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2026 World Baseball Classic Bracket, Schedule, Standings

The quarterfinal matchups are set for the 2026 World Baseball Classic.

9 HOURS AGO • FOX SPORTS

2026 World Baseball Classic Bracket, Schedule, Standings

WBC Daily: Canada Hands Cuba a Historic Loss; Italy and USA Advance, Mexico Out

Catching up on all day's action from the World Baseball Classic.

9 HOURS AGO • FOX SPORTS

WBC Daily: Canada Hands Cuba a Historic Loss; Italy and USA Advance, Mexico Out

The underrated reason the Pirates will miss Andrew McCutchen more than they think The loss of Andrew McCutchen to the Rangers is a blight on the Pirates’ franchise for many reasons. It dashed the players’ and fans’ hope of...

12 HOURS AGO • RUMBUNTER.COM

USA-Mexico Breaks World Baseball Classic Viewership Record

Team USA's win over Mexico was the most-watched WBC telecast ever on any network.

13 HOURS AGO • FOX SPORTS

USA-Mexico Breaks World Baseball Classic Viewership Record

Pirates Star Scratched From Spring Training Game With Concerning Injury Pittsburgh Pirates second baseman Brandon Lowe was scratched from Wednesday's spring training game against the Baltimore Orioles.

14 HOURS AGO • SPORTSNETPITTSBURGH.COM

Mountcastle leaves game after taking fastball off right hand SARASOTA, Fla. -- Ryan Mountcastle exited during the eighth inning of the Orioles’ 7-2 Grapefruit League win vs. the Pirates on Wednesday af...

15 HOURS AGO • MLB.COM

USA's Quarterfinals Ticket Wasn't Punched. Now They Don't Control WBC Destiny.

A shocking loss to upstart Italy has put the USA in a precarious spot of not even making the WBC quarterfinals.

18 HOURS AGO • FOX SPORTS

USA's Quarterfinals Ticket Wasn't Punched. Now They Don't Control WBC Destiny.

Pirates fans must monitor new injury situation involving Brandon Lowe The Pittsburgh Pirates insist Brandon Lowe’s removal from the lineup for Wednesday's Grapefruit League game was precautionary. But if you’re...

19 HOURS AGO • RUMBUNTER.COM

Brandon Lowe - Out Wednesday with tight side Lowe was scratched from the lineup for Wednesday's Grapefruit League game against the Orioles due to lower-body tightness, Colin Beazley of the Pittsburgh Post-Gazette reports.

Impact According to the Pirates' medical staff, Lowe is scheduled to go through a normal practice session at camp Wednesday, so his removal from the lineup appears to be mostly precautionary in nature. Acquired from the Rays in a three-team deal in December, Lowe is projected to serve as the Pirates' primary second baseman this season, though he could occasionally sit against left-handed pitching.

19 HOURS AGO • ROTOWIRE

With ample noise surrounding his role with Pirates, little shakes Triolo SARASOTA, Fla. -- Maybe it happens on the golf course. Or if he forgets something while packing for road trips. But in some facet of his lif...

20 HOURS AGO • MLB.COM

Joey Bart's spring struggles leave Pirates catcher battle wide open For a moment in 2024, it looked like the Pittsburgh Pirates had pulled off a quiet heist. When the club acquired Joey Bart from the San Fran...

21 HOURS AGO • RUMBUNTER.COM

Red Sox Hurler Tabbed for Breakout Season After Trade From Pirates A lot of new faces joined the Boston Red Sox in spring training this year, and some of them will need to step up in a major way to get this...

23 HOURS AGO • SI.COM

3 under-the-radar non-roster invitees making noise at Pirates spring training There's a different feeling arond Pittsburgh Pirates spring training in 2026. Fans and members of the team alike are exhibiting a level of o...

1 DAY AGO • RUMBUNTER.COM

How Jhostynxon Garcia is Standing Out to Pirates' Don Kelly PITTSBURGH — Jhostynxon Garcia is working to prove he belongs with the Pittsburgh Pirates on Opening Day and manager Don Kelly has been impr...

1 DAY AGO • SI.COM

Konnor Griffin - Included in roster projection Griffin was included in the Pirates' projected Opening Day roster by Colin Beazley and Noah Hiles of the Pittsburgh Post-Gazette.

Impact Neither writer cited team sources, so this is far from confirmation that Griffin is breaking camp with the team. However, it is notable that Hiles indicated that the Pirates are trying to win in 2026 and that Griffin has been the team's best shortstop this spring -- a combination that could cause the team to break from their typical conservative nature with prospects. Griffin is just 5-for-24 in Grapefruit League games, but he has recorded four barrels on 18 batted ball events.

1 DAY AGO • ROTOWIRE

World Baseball Classic Tiebreaker Rules: How Can USA Advance To Quarterfinals?

Pool B of the World Baseball Classic will go down to the wire with the USA, Mexico and Italy looking to advance to the next round.

1 DAY AGO • FOX SPORTS

World Baseball Classic Tiebreaker Rules: How Can USA Advance To Quarterfinals?

WBC Daily: Why Did Japan Fans Give Czechia's Pitcher Getting A Rousing Ovation?

Catching up on all day's action from the World Baseball Classic.

1 DAY AGO • FOX SPORTS

WBC Daily: Why Did Japan Fans Give Czechia's Pitcher Getting A Rousing Ovation?

Andrew McCutchen's number choice with Rangers officially closes door on Pirates It will be a while before Pirates fans see Andrew McCutchen donning the iconic No. 22, perhaps until the franchise inevitably places it betw...

1 DAY AGO • RUMBUNTER.COM

Pirates' Konnor Griffin gets exciting Opening Day prediction with win-now plan | Sporting News This prediction coming true would make for a very fun Opening Day for the Pirates.

1 DAY AGO • SPORTINGNEWS.COM

Oneil Cruz's WBC showing giving Pirates fans hope for 2026 breakout The 2025 season represented a step backward for Pirates center fielder Oneil Cruz. There were some positives (20 home runs and a career-best...

1 DAY AGO • RUMBUNTER.COM

Paul Skenes Goes Viral For Reaction To Jaw-Dropping Play At World Baseball Classic Pittsburgh Pirates ace Paul Skenes went viral for his reaction to Bobby Witt Jr.'s incredible fielding play at the World Baseball Classic.

1 DAY AGO • SPORTSNETPITTSBURGH.COM

Pirates' Paul Skenes Describes Unique Atmosphere At World Baseball Classic Pittsburgh Pirates ace Paul Skenes describes the electric energy at the World Baseball Classic game between USA and Mexico.

1 DAY AGO • SPORTSNETPITTSBURGH.COM

Starting nine: Explaining Pirates' Spring Training so far with nine impressions BRADENTON, Fla. -- It’s been a month of Spring Training workouts for the Pirates. In another 30 days, they’ll be preparing for their fifth s...

1 DAY AGO • MLB.COM

Pirates Ace Paul Skenes Dominates Mexico In Dazzling WBC Debut Pittsburgh Pirates ace Paul Skenes pitched Team USA to victory over Mexico in pool play of the World Baseball Classic.

1 DAY AGO • SPORTSNETPITTSBURGH.COM

Paul Skenes left in awe after Aaron Judge guns down Mexico's Joey Ortiz with "one of the best throws" at World Baseball Classic Pittsburgh Pirates All-Star Paul Skenes made his World Baseball Classic debut for Team USA against Mexico on Monday night.

2 DAYS AGO • SPORTSKEEDA.COM

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2026 World Baseball Classic Bracket, Schedule, Standings

WBC Daily: Canada Hands Cuba a Historic Loss; Italy and USA Advance, Mexico Out

USA-Mexico Breaks World Baseball Classic Viewership Record

USA's Quarterfinals Ticket Wasn't Punched. Now They Don't Control WBC Destiny.

World Baseball Classic Tiebreaker Rules: How Can USA Advance To Quarterfinals?

WBC Daily: Why Did Japan Fans Give Czechia's Pitcher Getting A Rousing Ovation?

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2026 World Baseball Classic Bracket, Schedule, Standings

WBC Daily: Canada Hands Cuba a Historic Loss; Italy and USA Advance, Mexico Out

USA-Mexico Breaks World Baseball Classic Viewership Record

USA's Quarterfinals Ticket Wasn't Punched. Now They Don't Control WBC Destiny.

World Baseball Classic Tiebreaker Rules: How Can USA Advance To Quarterfinals?

WBC Daily: Why Did Japan Fans Give Czechia's Pitcher Getting A Rousing Ovation?