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World Baseball Classic’s Thrilling Final Four

With the conclusion of the World Baseball Classic’s quarterfinals, the stage is set for the remaining four teams to compete. The first round of winner-take-all play is over, and the world will see some of the best baseball ever to be played in the history of the sport.

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How Gunnar Henderson beat Luis Severino in game-changing 9-pitch at-bat

The World Baseball Classic often turns a single moment into a defining highlight. For Team USA, that moment came when Gunnar Henderson stepped into the box against Luis Severino in a tense matchup that electrified fans.

Athletics News / Oakland Athletics on SI / March 16

A's Latest Roster Trim Includes Top Prospects, Plus Fringe Players Still Remaining

When the A's unveiled their starting lineup for Sunday's matchup with the Cleveland Guardians, it was fairly clear which way the roster cuts would be leaning on Sunday evening.

Athletics News / Total Apex Sports / March 16

Team USA Uses Stellar Pitching, Long Ball Against Dominican Republic to Reach Third Straight World Baseball Classic Final

Against the toughest opponent it has faced and the most talented foe it will play in the World Baseball Classic, Team USA rose to the occasion to bounce the Dominican Republic, 2-1, in the semifinals.

Gunnar Henderson News / Yardbarker Quizzes

The 'MLB Rookies of the Year since 2000' quiz

How many of these past ROY winners since the 2000 MLB season can you name in six minutes?

The 'MLB 30/30 Club members' quiz

The 'Four-HR MLB games' quiz

The 'Last 200-K pitcher by MLB team' quiz

Athletics News / Sport Relay / March 16

WBC: United States Wins Thriller Over Dominican Republic, Advances to Final

MIAMI (Mar. 15) — A two-run fourth was enough to give the United States a 2–1 victory over the Dominican Republic in the World Baseball Classic Semifinal Sunday night.

Athletics News / Yardbarker

One storyline to follow for every MLB team in 2026

As Spring Training opens for 2026, all 30 teams have high hopes and big questions. These are the storylines to follow for each team heading into Opening Day.

Athletics News / Field Level Media / March 15

USA generates enough power to edge Dominican Republic in WBC semifinals

MIAMI -- Gunnar Henderson and Roman Anthony each hit solo home runs in the fourth inning and Team USA's pitching kept the mighty Dominican Republic lineup in check enough to secure a 2-1 victory in a World Baseball Classic semifinal on Sunday night.

Athletics News / MLB on ClutchPoints / March 15

Team USA defeats Team Dominican Republic to clinch spot in World Baseball Classic final

The attention of the baseball world was on Sunday night’s Team USA-Team Dominican Republic game. Although it wasn’t the World Baseball Classic championship game, it sure felt that way.

Athletics News / MLB on ClutchPoints / March 15

Mark DeRosa explains polarizing Gunnar Henderson lineup decision for World Baseball Classic semifinal

Team USA is set to face off with the Dominican Republic in the World Baseball Classic semifinal on Sunday. Team USA has announced its starting lineup, with Gunnar Henderson hitting fifth and starting at third base.

Athletics News / MLB on ClutchPoints / March 15

Team USA’s World Baseball Classic starting lineup vs. Dominican Republic announced

Team USA has announced its lineup for the semifinals of the World Baseball Classic against the Dominican Republic. With the pool play snafu behind them, the Americans cruised past Canada in the quarterfinals.

Gage Jump News / Oakland Athletics on SI / March 15

Gage Jump's Fastest Realistic Path to the A's Rotation

There are a couple of ways that A's No. 3 prospect Gage Jump could be part of the A's rotation within the next few weeks, and with the team looking to make the postseason for the first time since 2020, they're going to make that call when they feel he's ready.

Lawrence Butler News / Athlon Sports / March 15

2026 Fantasy Baseball: Should We Worry About Lawrence Butler's Knee Recovery?

Let’s face it. Sometimes you really don’t want to know how the sausage is made. I think of that phrase when I think of Lawrence Butler. On one hand, he was a 20-20 player last year for the A’s.

Athletics News / Yardbarker

25 MLB players that could be traded during the 2026 season

The 2026 MLB season is right around the corner, and it is never too early to start thinking about how it might unfold. Seemingly, every year, we have a decent handle on who should contend and who is likely to struggle, which makes looking ahead to the trade deadline inevitable.

Athletics News / Just Baseball / March 15

Closer Competitions for Fantasy Baseball Players to Monitor

By now about half of you have already drafted and may or may not be comfortable with your relief pitcher selections. Did you draft a bona fide closer in earlier rounds or take a swing on a couple of arms with less defined roles hoping to strike gold?

Athletics News / Oakland Athletics on SI / March 15

A's Rotation Appears Set with Plenty of Upside

There has been some slight doubt about who would be the fifth member of the A's rotation, based off of Jacob Lopez's late start to camp and questions about whether he'd have enough time to ramp up for the season.