/tags/baseball baseball en-US SA¹ú¼Ê´«Ä± Thu, 19 Mar 2026 11:00:00 GMT /commentary/2026-03-19/venezuela-world-baseball-classic-politics COMMENTARY Venezuela's first World Baseball Classic title win, against the U.S. in Miami, inevitably packed political symbolism — but it radiated a more important reminder of the country's character. Thu, 19 Mar 2026 11:00:00 GMT /commentary/2026-03-19/venezuela-world-baseball-classic-politics Tim Padgett /world/2026-03-18/venezuela-beats-us-3-2-to-win-first-world-baseball-classic-title-in-miami-match Eugenio Suárez and his Venezuelan teammates stood on the stage behind second base with shiny medals draped over their proud chests, belting out their national anthem accompanied by tens of thousands of fans who remained in the ballpark a half-hour after the final out. Wed, 18 Mar 2026 10:13:55 GMT /world/2026-03-18/venezuela-beats-us-3-2-to-win-first-world-baseball-classic-title-in-miami-match Ronald Blum | The Associated Press /sports/2026-03-16/aaron-judge-hails-world-baseball-classic-crowds-as-bigger-and-better-than-the-world-series Aaron Judge says the World Baseball Classic has become baseball's biggest stage. Speaking after the U.S. beat the Dominican Republic 2-1 in semifinal, Judge said as the crowd's atmosphere: "It's bigger and better than the World Series." Mon, 16 Mar 2026 16:30:00 GMT /sports/2026-03-16/aaron-judge-hails-world-baseball-classic-crowds-as-bigger-and-better-than-the-world-series Ronald Blum | The Associated Press /sports/2026-03-06/world-baseball-classic-miami-venezuela Venezuelan fans are turning the World Baseball Classic in Miami into a celebration. Venezuela played the Netherlands, and Venezuelan fans packed the lower deck near their country's dugout. Fri, 06 Mar 2026 21:00:00 GMT /sports/2026-03-06/world-baseball-classic-miami-venezuela Associated Press /sports/2026-03-06/at-76-dusty-baker-is-managing-again-hes-leading-nicaragua-in-the-world-baseball-classic Dusty Baker is going to be honored as a member of the Cactus League Hall of Fame on March 14, and he's appreciative of the recognition. He's just hoping that he doesn't have to attend. The 76-year-old Baker is managing Nicaragua in the World Baseball Classic, and his team has four guaranteed games on the schedule in Miami. Fri, 06 Mar 2026 13:00:00 GMT /sports/2026-03-06/at-76-dusty-baker-is-managing-again-hes-leading-nicaragua-in-the-world-baseball-classic Tim Reynolds | Associated Press /sports/2025-08-18/miami-marlins-robot-pitcher-baseball-technology After a slow start, the Miami Marlins have been one of Major League Baseball’s best teams since late June. A cutting-edge robot that almost perfectly replicates opposition teams' pitches may be one reason why. Mon, 18 Aug 2025 11:20:18 GMT /sports/2025-08-18/miami-marlins-robot-pitcher-baseball-technology Carlton Gillespie /south-florida/2025-06-12/miami-marlins-jackie-robinson-minnie-minoso-murals The murals are painted in bold colors on a fence at Dorsey Park, where Negro League teams once played baseball, in Miami’s historic Overtown neighborhood. Thu, 12 Jun 2025 16:42:33 GMT /south-florida/2025-06-12/miami-marlins-jackie-robinson-minnie-minoso-murals Sergio R. Bustos /arts-culture/2025-04-08/free-film-screening-wlrn-tv-doc-never-drop-the-ball-at-coral-gables-art-cinema SA¹ú¼Ê´«Ä±-TV Channel 17’s award-winning documentary chronicles the legacy of the Negro Leagues in South Florida. Tue, 08 Apr 2025 12:00:00 GMT /arts-culture/2025-04-08/free-film-screening-wlrn-tv-doc-never-drop-the-ball-at-coral-gables-art-cinema SA¹ú¼Ê´«Ä± News Staff /arts-culture/2025-02-07/free-screening-never-drop-the-ball SA¹ú¼Ê´«Ä±-TV Channel 17’s award-winning documentary chronicling the legacy of the Negro Leagues in South Florida will be screened this month in Miami-Dade and Broward counties for free to the public. Fri, 07 Feb 2025 17:29:48 GMT /arts-culture/2025-02-07/free-screening-never-drop-the-ball SA¹ú¼Ê´«Ä± News Staff /sports/2024-12-17/deal-to-keep-the-tampa-bay-rays-in-st-petersburg-hinges-on-tuesday-vote The on-again, off-again quest to build a new baseball stadium as part of the massive Historic Gas Plant redevelopment is now in the hands of Pinellas County commissioners. Tue, 17 Dec 2024 17:00:00 GMT /sports/2024-12-17/deal-to-keep-the-tampa-bay-rays-in-st-petersburg-hinges-on-tuesday-vote Steve Newborn