Breaking down World Baseball Classic MVP odds and the top contenders

Who is the odds-on favorite to win the 2026 World Baseball Classic Most Valuable Player award. USA and Venezuela will duke it out for the title.
Major League Baseball

At long last, Salvy adds World Baseball Classic title to his trophy case

For 17 years, Venezuela, one of the best countries at producing big league ballplayers, had failed to even reach the World Baseball Classic semifinals. That meant Salvador Perez hadn’t either. The ...

Venezuela beats US 3-2 on Suárez’s 9th-inning double to win first World Baseball Classic title

Venezuela has won the World Baseball Classic for the first time, rebounding from a blown eighth-inning lead to beat the United States 3-2 on Eugenio Suárez’s tiebreaking double in the ninth.
Major League Baseball

Maikel Garcia bursts onto world stage with Classic MVP Award

With a breakout season for the Royals last year, Maikel Garcia made his name known around MLB. Now his name is resonating on ...

Which March Madness school has most famous alumni? See our celebrity bracket

There are many ways to fill out your March Madness bracket. Team color. Mascots. Maybe even basketball knowledge. Here's an alternative: famous alumni ...

USA vs Venezuela live updates: 2026 World Baseball Classic Final score, results, highlights, stats

Eugenio Suarez’s double gave Venezuela the go-ahead run in the ninth inning.