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World Baseball Classic mercy rule, explained: Why WBC games can end early with huge run limits

World Baseball Classic games can end early in 2026. Here's what you need to know about the tournament's mercy rule.

USA playoff scenarios, explained: How Italy vs. Mexico game will impact World Baseball Classic tiebreakers

Here is how the Italy vs. Mexico World Baseball Classic game will impact how Team USA can make the tournament playoffs.

How can Team USA advance at World Baseball Classic? WBC tiebreaker scenarios explained

If Mexico beats Italy on Wednesday, there would be a three-way tie atop Pool B. Team USA can advance if it wins a tiebreaker.
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Netflix MLB deal 2026 explained: Full partnership breakdown, exclusive games & star broadcast team

Major League Baseball is stepping into the future, and it’s doing so alongside a surprising- but powerful – partner: Netflix.

What Team USA needs to advance in the World Baseball Classic: Tiebreaker scenarios explained

Team USA no longer controls their own destiny to advance. Check out what they need going into a crucial Italy/Mexico showdown ...