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World Baseball Classic Guide, when, where, and how to watch the WBC

Here is your World Baseball Classic Guide, you can see when and where to watch the WBC as well as pick up some collectibles to celebrate.

What is the world baseball classic?

The World Baseball Classic (WBC) is an international baseball tournament that features national teams from around the world. Typically held in March and held on an every 4-year basis, the previously sanctioned IBAF tournament is now sanctioned by the World Baseball Softball Confederation (WBSC).

The tournament consists of 16 teams from five different regions – the Americas, Europe/Africa, Asia, Australia, and the Pacific. It begins in a round-robin format – followed by single elimination. This year’s WBC is set to be 47 games spanning the course of 2 weeks.

The WBC attracts some of the biggest players in the world, as it is one of the only tournaments where players are able to fully represent their country.

When is the world baseball classic?

The World Baseball Classic (WBC) is held every four years, typically in March. However, the exact dates of the tournament can vary from year to year, depending on scheduling and logistical considerations.

The tournament began in 2006, with the main goal of promoting growth and development for baseball worldwide. The most recent WBC was held in 2017, with the United States winning its first championship.

March 8th, is when the actual World Baseball Classic will begin, with the USA having their first matchup on the 11th. You can find the full World Baseball Classic 2023 schedule here.

What are the best World Baseball Classic Collectibles?

FTW has you covered with the best World Classic Baseball Collectibles. Check out some of the best World Baseball Classic bobbleheads and collectibles below:

World Baseball Classic Player Bobbles

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World Baseball Classic Collectible Balls

 

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Where to watch the World Baseball Classic?

Fox Sports has exclusive rights to The World Baseball Classic (WBC), and the games will be spread out across multiple different streaming services, sites, and networks. We have compiled a list below to make sure you catch all 47 games!

Where to buy tickets for the World Baseball Classic?

Looking for tickets to catch a game? There are several options to buy tickets for the World Baseball Classic (WBC), with options varying based on region. 

Fans can purchase tickets directly from the official MLB website. Prices vary around $15 for select games

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7 U.S.-born MLB players (Freddie Freeman!) who are on non-American World Baseball Classic rosters

Some big names who will be playing for other countries.

The 2023 World Baseball Classic is about to begin this week, with 20 teams competing for the “best in the globe” title.

The tournament began with Japan winning in 2006 and 2009. The Dominican Republic won in 2013 and the United States will defend a title it won all the way back in 2017.

The rosters have been set, and as you sit down to watch games, you might notice that there are some players born in the United States who aren’t on the American roster. That’s because they might have family connections to other countries they’re representing.

Let’s run through some of the notable names you’ll see on other rosters:

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Mike Piazza on Jacob deGrom leaving the Mets and why he got tear-gassed for ‘Special Forces’

“He made his decision. We had to make our decision.”

Mike Piazza made what can only be described as a very strange decision.

Piazza is a Baseball Hall of Famer who made 12 All-Star appearances during his MLB career. Now 54 years old, the former catcher who hit the most home runs among all players at his position in MLB history is long retired from the game he once dominated. He lives in Italy with his wife and children, and he coaches the Italian national baseball team.

There is absolutely no reason for someone like Piazza to put himself through the vigorous challenges of an intense military-style boot camp at the whim of strict sergeants.

But that is exactly what he did when he signed up for Special Forces: World’s Toughest Test on FOX (premieres Wednesday at 8 p.m. ET). It is an endurance test reality competition where there is no prize money, no craft services, and no special accommodations while living during summertime in Jordan — particularly in Wadi Rum.

The only way to leave the show is to quit, and the main goal is literally just to “survive” these extreme challenges assigned by ex-special operations forces. The experience is demanding, both physically and emotionally, and does not seem like any fun whatsoever.

Piazza was joined by former NBA big man Dwight Howard, Olympic gold medalist Carli Lloyd, former NFL receiver Danny Amendola, former White House Communications Director Anthony Scaramucci, actress Jamie Lynn Spears, and several other celebrities of varying fame.

For The Win caught up with the longtime New York Mets star to discuss his experience on the show. He also touched on his former team, Jacob deGrom, the Steve Cohen era, the World Baseball Classic and more.

This interview has been condensed and edited for clarity.

This former Gator to play for Team USA in 2023 World Baseball Classic

Former Gator and current New York Met Pete Alonso will represent the United States in the 2023 World Baseball Classic.

New York Mets first baseman and former Florida Gator [autotag]Pete Alonso[/autotag] committed to playing for Team USA in the 2023 [autotag]World Baseball Classic[/autotag] on August 17, according to MLB.com.

Alonso is in the middle of a career year at the plate as the Mets surge toward the playoffs as the likely winner of the NL East. He’s tied for fourth in the majors in home runs with 31 and is tied for third in runs batted in with 105. Those numbers rival his 2019 stats when he won Rookie of the Year, and he’s certainly among the best power hitters in all of baseball.

“I’m really excited. It’s an honor to be a part of Team USA,” Alonso said. “There’s a lot of really amazing guys on the team so far. It’s a great opportunity, and I just feel lucky to be a part of it. … It’s an incredibly fun event. I’ve always wanted to play in it. It’s an honor to play for the stars and stripes.”

Hall of Famer Ken Griffey Jr. will be the team’s hitting coach during the international event, and that should only help Alonso improve as a hitter. Team USA is loading up on talent, and pitting All-Star teams against each other for two weeks is a good way to help re-popularize the game.

Alonso driving in Mike Trout, Mookie Betts and Bryce Harper is the kind of thing you typically only see in MLB: The Show gameplay, so baseball fans are in for a treat.

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