DARK SECRETS: 30 | Rare Historical Photos

Clayton Kershaw Shared a Sweet Moment With Son Before WBC Championship Game

Tuesday night’s final marks the ace’s final pro baseball appearance.

Sports Illustrated · Mar 17

Why Nolan McLean Is Starting for Team USA in World Baseball Classic Final

Young Mets pitcher will be on the mound for the final vs. Venezuela.

Sports Illustrated · Mar 17

SI:AM | Venezuela Ends Italy’s Dream Run to Reach WBC Final Against Team USA

A two-out rally in the seventh inning propelled the Venezuelans to their first World Baseball Classic championship game.

Sports Illustrated · Mar 17

Venezuela’s Comeback Ends Italy’s WBC Run, Sets Up Final vs. Team USA

Ronald Acuña Jr. sparked a seventh-inning rally that put his country one win away from its first World Baseball Classic championship.

Sports Illustrated · Mar 17

All the Numbers Behind Mason Miller’s Unhittable Streak As Team USA Goes for WBC Title

San Diego Padres and Team USA reliever Mason Miller is in the midst of one of the most dominant stretches baseball has ever seen.

Sports Illustrated · Mar 16

Why Italy Celebrates With Shots of Espresso at the World Baseball Classic

This celebration has gone viral during the WBC, with coffee lovers everywhere enjoying the move.

Sports Illustrated · Mar 16

Why Aaron Nola Is Pitching for Italy at the World Baseball Classic

Nola, along with a few other American-born MLB stars, is competing for Team Italy this year.

Sports Illustrated · Mar 16

Will Smith Was Team USA’s Unsung Hero in WBC Win Over Dominican Republic

The U.S. catcher called a flawless game to guide his pitching staff to a remarkable win and put his country in the World Baseball Classic final.

Sports Illustrated · Mar 16

Three Crucial Decisions That Led to Team USA's 2-1 Win Over the Dominican Republic

The WBC semifinal swung on so many 50-50 moments.

Sports Illustrated · Mar 16

Team USA Shuts Down Loaded Dominican Lineup to Advance to WBC Final

The U.S. held on to beat the Dominican Republic, 2–1, thanks to a heroic performance from its pitching staff.

Sports Illustrated · Mar 16