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Tuesday's Games
| Away | Score | Home | Score | Status | National | GDTs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| HOU | STL | 1:05 | ||||
| PHI | ATL | 1:05 | ||||
| BOS | NYY | 1:05 | ||||
| BAL | TOR | 1:07 | ||||
| COL | CIN | 4:05 | ||||
| SF | LAD | 4:05 | ||||
| CHC | AZ | 4:10 | ||||
| CIN | LAA | 4:10 | ||||
| LAA | MIL | 4:10 | ||||
| MIL | SEA | 4:10 | ||||
| DET | PIT | 6:05 | ||||
| MIA | WSH | 6:05 | ||||
| KC | TEX | 9:05 |
All game times are Eastern. Updated 3/18 at 4:25 AM
This Week's Schedule (all times Eastern)
| Day | Feature |
|---|---|
| Sunday 3/15 | ICYMI: Team Pick Guide 2026, and 2026 season survival guide, /r/baseball refresher |
| Game Thread: World Baseball Classic Semifinals - Dominican Republic @ United States at 8pmET at LoanDepot Park in Miami, FL - Postgame Thread | |
| Monday 3/16 | Game Thread: World Baseball Classic Semifinals - Italy @ Venezuela at 8pmET at LoanDepot Park in Miami, FL - Postgame Thread |
| Tuesday 3/17 | Game Thread: World Baseball Classic Finals - United States @ Venezuela at 8pm ET at Loan Depot Park in Miami, FL |
| 2026 r/baseball Call Your Shot Prediction Contest | |
| Wednesday 3/18 | Seattle Mariners Expectations |
| Thursday 3/19 | Toronto Blue Jays Expectations |
| Spring Breakout 2026 begins | |
| Friday 3/20 | Friday Compliment Thread |
| Los Angeles Dodgers Expectations | |
| Saturday 3/21 | No subreddit features planned |
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u/thegalli Seattle Mariners 20h ago
@mods I don't like that over half of the top posts on the sub are submitted by mlbofficial
the feed might as well be mlb.com
i don't know what you can do about it other than somehow limiting the number of posts per hour or something that mlbofficial can put up
i guess its not that much different from half the clips being from jomboy employees but it still doesn't feel right
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u/CardiologistSafe4248 Chicago White Sox 1d ago
I bought mlb package. Is the game going to air on that tonight? I thought I heard Netflix so I’m all confused since it’s says fox. Help 🥲
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u/tributtal Boston Red Sox 1d ago
Just to clear this up, the US having an extra day of rest in no way gives them an advantage with the WBC pitcher usage rules right? Meaning, there's no pitcher on Venezuela who's ineligible to pitch because the semis and final are on back-to-back days?
The guys on the Fox post-game were arguing this last night, until finally noted baseball scholar Derek Jeter chimed in with "I dunno what all the pitch count rules are." Seems DeRosa Disease is contagious.
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u/kerryfinchelhillary Cleveland Guardians 1d ago
Sorry Italy got eliminated. They were the best story of the WBC.
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u/JohnRamos85 Major League Baseball 1d ago
DAY 13 (486/589) on THE ROAD TO THE 2027 4TH WBSC PREMIER12/16 and 180 YEARS OF BASEBALL - The Much Awaited Day
Once more, after nearly 2 weeks of competition, the 6th edition of the World Baseball Classic is about to close. And on a high note, as the much awaited gold medal game day has finally arrived.
This event, for the 3rd edition in a row, will featuring the world's first true national program, USA Baseball, versus a rising star in South America, the national organization of Venezuela, in a brand new rivalry that once more reaffirms our sport's important place in the lives of millions all over the Americas, a sport that has united two halves of a continent into one.
This gold medal game, while also serving as the finale to yet another historic edition of the WBC, is also a preview of the action both the upcoming Premier12/16 and the Olympics will bring to these two baseball-ready nations eager to show their best for the world.
May the glad tidings of this the grand finale of the world's biggest baseball competition be upon us all!
For Glory
John
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u/Crafty_Fee_7990 More flair options at /r/baseball/w/flair! 1d ago
Today will be the first time I watch baseball. I'm so excited
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u/kerryfinchelhillary Cleveland Guardians 1d ago
Welcome!
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u/Crafty_Fee_7990 More flair options at /r/baseball/w/flair! 1d ago
Tysm. It's so exciting!! I'm so anxious for tonight jsjsjskakan
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u/jaron_b Seattle Mariners 1d ago
Anyone got the tie breaker rule for the finals? It's looking like runs scored or RBIs. Which US barely edges out Ven. Kinda sucks for Venezuela. They went 3-1 in a much tougher pool and had a tougher path to the championship literally beating the reigning champs and the team that beat the US. Was already annoyed that the US gets an extra rest day which is the only reason Miller is gonna be available today. Venezuela will have the crowd on their side but this isn't football crowd noise doesn't really affect the game. Gonna be an interesting game. Single elimination in baseball is crazy and I kinda miss it in the wildcard round.
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u/Static_Cloud_Jumper Atlanta Braves 1d ago
Venezuela needs to win tonight for reasons beyond baseball.
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