Owen Caissie hit a two-run home run, and Abraham Toro knocked in two runs as Canada won its opening game 8-2 over Colombia. The Naylor brothers played big roles in the victory, with Josh going 2-of-4 with an RBI and Bo throwing out two runners attempting steals.

Team Italy is bringing back its signature dugout espresso machine to the 2026 World Baseball Classic. Italy manager Francisco Cervelli showed off the machine ahead of Italy's 8-0 pool play win over Brazil. "Coffee, it's a way of living. Not just a drink, okay?" Cervelli told reporters.

Stay updated on the 2026 World Baseball Classic as teams battle for quarterfinal spots and the standings begin to take shape.

The No. 3 Texas Longhorns and the USC Trojans are final two teams left standing undefeated

Venezuela is expected to be one of the most exciting teams at the 2026 World Baseball Classic. While the pitching staff will need to step up, the lineup projects to be one of the best in the entire tournament.

Defending champion Japan became the first nation to clinch a quarterfinal berth in the World Baseball Classic, then rallied on Masataka Yoshida’s two-run homer in the seventh inning to beat Australia