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Venezuela's 1st WBC championship

Immigrants from Venezuela celebrate in New York on March 17, 2026, after the country won its first World Baseball Classic title with a victory over the United States earlier in the day.

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World Baseball Classic: Venezuela vs. U.S.

Maikel Garcia (C) of Venezuela celebrates after being named the 2026 World Baseball Classic MVP as his country beat the United States in the final to claim Venezuela's first WBC title at loanDepot park in Miami, Florida, on March 17, 2026.

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World Baseball Classic: Venezuela vs. U.S.

Maikel Garcia (L) of Venezuela celebrates with champagne after his country won its first World Baseball Classic title with a 3-2 victory over the United States in the final at loanDepot park in Miami, Florida, on March 17, 2026.

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World Baseball Classic: Venezuela vs. U.S.

Maikel Garcia (C) of Venezuela celebrates with champagne after his country won its first World Baseball Classic title with a 3-2 victory over the United States in the final at loanDepot park in Miami, Florida, on March 17, 2026.

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World Baseball Classic: Venezuela vs. U.S.

Ronald Acuna Jr. of Venezuela celebrates with champagne after his country won its first World Baseball Classic title with a 3-2 victory over the United States in the final at loanDepot park in Miami, Florida, on March 17, 2026.

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World Baseball Classic: Venezuela vs. U.S.

Ronald Acuna Jr. of Venezuela celebrates with champagne after his country won its first World Baseball Classic title with a 3-2 victory over the United States in the final at loanDepot park in Miami, Florida, on March 17, 2026.

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World Baseball Classic: Venezuela vs. U.S.

Ronald Acuna Jr. of Venezuela celebrates with champagne after his country won its first World Baseball Classic title with a 3-2 victory over the United States in the final at loanDepot park in Miami, Florida, on March 17, 2026.

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World Baseball Classic: Venezuela vs. U.S.

United States players are pictured in the dugout after losing to Venezuela in the World Baseball Classic final at loanDepot park in Miami, Florida, on March 17, 2026.

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World Baseball Classic: Venezuela vs. U.S.

Venezuela players celebrate after beating the United States in the World Baseball Classic final at loanDepot park in Miami, Florida, on March 17, 2026.

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World Baseball Classic: Venezuela vs. U.S.

United States players are pictured during the award ceremony after losing to Venezuela in the World Baseball Classic final at loanDepot park in Miami, Florida, on March 17, 2026.

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World Baseball Classic: Venezuela vs. U.S.

United States players are pictured during the award ceremony after losing to Venezuela in the World Baseball Classic final at loanDepot park in Miami, Florida, on March 17, 2026.

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World Baseball Classic: Venezuela vs. U.S.

United States players are pictured during the award ceremony after losing to Venezuela in the World Baseball Classic final at loanDepot park in Miami, Florida, on March 17, 2026.

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World Baseball Classic: Venezuela vs. U.S.

Venezuela players douse each other with champagne after they won the country's first World Baseball Classic title with a 3-2 victory over the United States in the final at loanDepot park in Miami, Florida, on March 17, 2026.

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World Baseball Classic: Venezuela vs. U.S.

Venezuela players douse each other with champagne after they won the country's first World Baseball Classic title with a 3-2 victory over the United States in the final at loanDepot park in Miami, Florida, on March 17, 2026.

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World Baseball Classic: Venezuela vs. U.S.

Venezuela players douse each other with champagne after they won the country's first World Baseball Classic title with a 3-2 victory over the United States in the final at loanDepot park in Miami, Florida, on March 17, 2026.

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World Baseball Classic: Venezuela vs. U.S.

Venezuela players douse each other with champagne after they won the country's first World Baseball Classic title with a 3-2 victory over the United States in the final at loanDepot park in Miami, Florida, on March 17, 2026.

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World Baseball Classic: Venezuela vs. U.S.

Venezuela players douse each other with champagne after they won the country's first World Baseball Classic title with a 3-2 victory over the United States in the final at loanDepot park in Miami, Florida, on March 17, 2026.

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World Baseball Classic: Venezuela vs. U.S.

Ronald Acuna Jr. of Venezuela raises the victor's trophy after his country won its first World Baseball Classic title with a 3-2 victory over the United States in the final at loanDepot park in Miami, Florida, on March 17, 2026.

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World Baseball Classic: Venezuela vs. U.S.

Ronald Acuna Jr. of Venezuela sheds tears after his country won its first World Baseball Classic title with a 3-2 victory over the United States in the final at loanDepot park in Miami, Florida, on March 17, 2026.

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World Baseball Classic: Venezuela vs. U.S.

Ronald Acuna Jr. of Venezuela sheds tears after his country won its first World Baseball Classic title with a 3-2 victory over the United States in the final at loanDepot park in Miami, Florida, on March 17, 2026.

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World Baseball Classic: Venezuela vs. U.S.

Venezuela closer Daniel Palencia strikes out Roman Anthony of the United States for the third out in the ninth inning sealing his country's World Baseball Classic final win at loanDepot park in Miami, Florida, on March 17, 2026.

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World Baseball Classic: Venezuela vs. U.S.

Venezuela players celebrate after beating the United States in the World Baseball Classic final at loanDepot park in Miami, Florida, on March 17, 2026.

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World Baseball Classic: Venezuela vs. U.S.

Venezuela players pose for a photo after beating the United States in the World Baseball Classic final at loanDepot park in Miami, Florida, on March 17, 2026.

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World Baseball Classic: Venezuela vs. U.S.

Venezuela closer Daniel Palencia reacts after striking out Roman Anthony of the United States for the third out in the ninth inning sealing his country's World Baseball Classic final win at loanDepot park in Miami, Florida, on March 17, 2026.

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World Baseball Classic: Venezuela vs. U.S.

Venezuela closer Daniel Palencia reacts after striking out Roman Anthony of the United States for the third out in the ninth inning sealing his country's World Baseball Classic final win at loanDepot park in Miami, Florida, on March 17, 2026.

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World Baseball Classic: Venezuela vs. U.S.

Venezuela players celebrate after beating the United States in the World Baseball Classic final at loanDepot park in Miami, Florida, on March 17, 2026.

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Baseball: MLB spring training

Chicago Cubs left-hander Shota Imanaga starts in a spring training baseball game against the Los Angeles Angels in Mesa, Arizona, on March 17, 2026.

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Baseball: MLB spring training

Chicago Cubs left-hander Shota Imanaga starts in a spring training baseball game against the Los Angeles Angels in Mesa, Arizona, on March 17, 2026.

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Baseball: MLB spring training

Chicago Cubs left-hander Shota Imanaga reacts after pitching the first inning of a spring training baseball game against the Los Angeles Angels in Mesa, Arizona, on March 17, 2026.

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Baseball: MLB spring training

Chicago Cubs left-hander Shota Imanaga starts in a spring training baseball game against the Los Angeles Angels in Mesa, Arizona, on March 17, 2026.

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Baseball: MLB spring training

Chicago Cubs left-hander Shota Imanaga starts in a spring training baseball game against the Los Angeles Angels in Mesa, Arizona, on March 17, 2026.

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Baseball: MLB spring training

Chicago Cubs left-hander Shota Imanaga starts in a spring training baseball game against the Los Angeles Angels in Mesa, Arizona, on March 17, 2026.

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Baseball: MLB spring training

Chicago Cubs left-hander Shota Imanaga starts in a spring training baseball game against the Los Angeles Angels in Mesa, Arizona, on March 17, 2026.

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Baseball: MLB spring training

Chicago Cubs left-hander Shota Imanaga is greeted by teammates in the dugout after pitching in a spring training baseball game against the Los Angeles Angels in Mesa, Arizona, on March 17, 2026.

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Baseball: MLB spring training

Chicago Cubs left-hander Shota Imanaga is greeted by teammates in the dugout after pitching in a spring training baseball game against the Los Angeles Angels in Mesa, Arizona, on March 17, 2026.

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Baseball: MLB spring training

Los Angeles Dodgers pitcher Roki Sasaki starts in a spring training baseball game against the Kansas City Royals in Surprise, Arizona, on March 17, 2026.

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Baseball: MLB spring training

Los Angeles Dodgers pitcher Roki Sasaki starts in a spring training baseball game against the Kansas City Royals in Surprise, Arizona, on March 17, 2026.

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Baseball: MLB spring training

Los Angeles Dodgers pitcher Roki Sasaki starts in a spring training baseball game against the Kansas City Royals in Surprise, Arizona, on March 17, 2026.

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Baseball: MLB spring training

Los Angeles Dodgers pitcher Roki Sasaki starts in a spring training baseball game against the Kansas City Royals in Surprise, Arizona, on March 17, 2026.

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Baseball: MLB spring training

Los Angeles Dodgers pitcher Roki Sasaki starts in a spring training baseball game against the Kansas City Royals in Surprise, Arizona, on March 17, 2026.

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Baseball: MLB spring training game

Chicago White Sox infielder Munetaka Murakami (R) watches his solo home run soar in the fifth inning of a spring training baseball game against the Athletics in Glendale, Arizona, on March 17, 2026.

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Baseball: MLB spring training game

Chicago White Sox infielder Munetaka Murakami watches his solo home run soar in the fifth inning of a spring training baseball game against the Athletics in Glendale, Arizona, on March 17, 2026.

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Baseball: MLB spring training

Chicago White Sox infielder Munetaka Murakami (R) is greeted by a teammate after hitting a solo home run in the fifth inning of a spring training baseball game against the Athletics in Glendale, Arizona, on March 17, 2026.

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Baseball: MLB spring training

Chicago White Sox infielder Munetaka Murakami (R) is greeted by a teammate after hitting a solo home run in the fifth inning of a spring training baseball game against the Athletics in Glendale, Arizona, on March 17, 2026.

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Baseball: MLB spring training

Chicago White Sox infielder Munetaka Murakami celebrates with teammates in the dugout after hitting a solo home run in the fifth inning of a spring training baseball game against the Athletics in Glendale, Arizona, on March 17, 2026.

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Baseball: MLB spring training

Seiya Suzuki of the Chicago Cubs speaks to the press during the team's spring training in Mesa, Arizona, on March 17, 2026, after hurting his right knee while sliding on an unsuccessful attempt to steal second base in a World Baseball Classic quarterfinal game against Venezuela.

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Baseball: MLB spring training

Seiya Suzuki (C) of the Chicago Cubs speaks to the press during the team's spring training in Mesa, Arizona, on March 17, 2026, after hurting his right knee while sliding on an unsuccessful attempt to steal second base in a World Baseball Classic quarterfinal game against Venezuela.

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Baseball: MLB spring training

Seiya Suzuki (C) of the Chicago Cubs speaks to the press during the team's spring training in Mesa, Arizona, on March 17, 2026, after hurting his right knee while sliding on an unsuccessful attempt to steal second base in a World Baseball Classic quarterfinal game against Venezuela.

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Baseball: MLB spring training

Seiya Suzuki of the Chicago Cubs speaks to the press during the team's spring training in Mesa, Arizona, on March 17, 2026, after hurting his right knee while sliding on an unsuccessful attempt to steal second base in a World Baseball Classic quarterfinal game against Venezuela.

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World Baseball Classic: Venezuela vs. U.S.

Eugenio Suarez hits a go-ahead double in the ninth inning of the World Baseball Classic final against the United States at loanDepot park in Miami, Florida, on March 17, 2026.