EPISODE · Mar 17, 2026 · 11 MIN
How the World Baseball Classic brings a new level of joy to the sport
from The Current
Every few years, something magic happens in baseball: an eccentric mix of top major league stars and amateurs passionately pursuing the sport get the chance to suit up and represent their country on the international stage. Michael Clair, writer for MLB.com, shares some of this year’s most delightful storylines, from the espresso-guzzling Italians to a Canadian team that got farther than ever before.
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