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One of Japan fan prepares to cheer their them before they watch on a live stream of a World Baseball Classic (WBC) final between Japan and United States being played at LoanDepot Park in Miami, during a public viewing event Wednesday, March 22, 2023, in Tokyo. (AP Photo/Eugene Hoshiko)

WBC returns in March 2026, retaining spring training slot

By Ronald Blum - Associated Press

The Houston Astros celebrate their 4-1 World Series win against the Philadelphia Phillies in Game 6 on Saturday, Nov. 5, 2022, in Houston. (AP Photo/Tony Gutierrez)

World Series champion Astros’ full share a record $516,347

Associated Press

Houston Astros' Jeremy Pena celebrates his home run during the fourth inning in Game 5 of baseball's World Series between the Houston Astros and the Philadelphia Phillies on Thursday, Nov. 3, 2022, in Philadelphia. (AP Photo/David J. Phillip)

Astros rookie star Pena delivers again in World Series win

By Ben Walker - Associated Press

Philadelphia Phillies' Bryce Harper celebrates his two-run home run during the first inning in Game 3 of baseball's World Series between the Houston Astros and the Philadelphia Phillies on Tuesday, Nov. 1, 2022, in Philadelphia. (AP Photo/Matt Rourke)

Phillies fans used to hate Bryce Harper. Now in the World Series, he’s becoming a folk hero.

By Jacob Calvin Meyer - The Washington Times

Fans cheer before Game 3 of baseball's World Series between the Houston Astros and the Philadelphia Phillies on Tuesday, Nov. 1, 2022, in Philadelphia. (AP Photo/Chris Szagola) **FILE**

Philadelphia, Houston rev up for rare World Series-NFL double dip

By Dan Gelston - Associated Press

Houston Astros manager Dusty Baker Jr. smiles during induction before Game 1 of baseball's World Series between the Houston Astros and the Philadelphia Phillies on Friday, Oct. 28, 2022, in Houston. (AP Photo/David J. Phillip)

Baseball lifer Dusty Baker has another chance at elusive World Series ring with Astros

By Jacob Calvin Meyer - The Washington Times

The field is covered with the threat of rain before Game 3 of baseball's World Series between the Houston Astros and the Philadelphia Phillies on Monday, Oct. 31, 2022, in Philadelphia. (AP Photo/Matt Slocum)

World Series Game 3 postponed due to rain

By Jacob Calvin Meyer - The Washington Times

Philadelphia Phillies' J.T. Realmuto, right, celebrates his solo homer with Philadelphia Phillies Bryce Harper during the 10th inning in Game 1 of baseball's World Series between the Houston Astros and the Philadelphia Phillies on Friday, Oct. 28, 2022, in Houston. (AP Photo/Eric Gay)

Realmuto, Phillies rally past Astros in 10 to open World Series

By Kristie Rieken - Associated Press

Members of the Los Angeles Dodgers look on from the dugout during the ninth inning in Game 4 of a baseball NL Division Series against the San Diego Padres, Saturday, Oct. 15, 2022, in San Diego. (AP Photo/Ashley Landis) **FILE**

Regular-season success matters less as MLB playoffs expand

By Ronald Blum - Associated Press

San Diego Padres left fielder Jurickson Profar (10) tries to grab the cap from Philadelphia Phillies second baseman Jean Segura, left, as Padres third baseman Manny Machado, center, and right fielder Juan Soto, right, look on during practice ahead of Game 1 of the baseball NL Championship Series Monday, Oct. 17, 2022, in San Diego. The Padres host the Phillies for Game 1 Oct. 18. (AP Photo/Gregory Bull)

Harper, Machado tangle in wild-card NLCS between Phillies, Padres

By Bernie Wilson - Associated Press

A screen at Dodger Stadium shows late broadcaster Vin Scully during a tribute to him before a baseball game between the Los Angeles Dodgers and the San Diego Padres on Friday, Aug. 5, 2022, in Los Angeles. (AP Photo/Jae C. Hong) **FILE**

World Series to start on a Friday, could see latest end ever

Associated Press

Tampa Bay Rays manager Kevin Cash watches players before the team's baseball game against the Baltimore Orioles on Aug. 8, 2021, in Baltimore. Cash won the American League Manager of the Year award Tuesday night, Nov. 16. (AP Photo/Terrance Williams, File)

Cash wins 2nd straight Manager of the Year; Kapler NL winner

By Noah Trister - Associated Press

Atlanta Braves starting pitcher Max Fried throws during the first inning in Game 2 of baseball's World Series between the Houston Astros and the Atlanta Braves Wednesday, Oct. 27, 2021, in Houston. (AP Photo/David J. Phillip) **FILE**

With pitchers fried, Braves’ Max Fried tries to win World Series

By Ben Walker - Associated Press

Houston Astros manager Dusty Baker Jr. stands by the trophy after their win against the Boston Red Sox in Game 6 of baseball's American League Championship Series Friday, Oct. 22, 2021, in Houston. The Astros won 5-0, to win the ALCS series in game six.(AP Photo/Tony Gutierrez) **FILE**

Motivated by late father’s words, Baker chases elusive World Series crown

By Kristie Rieken - Associated Press

Atlanta Braves relief pitcher Will Smith celebrates after winning Game 6 of baseball's National League Championship Series against the Los Angeles Dodgers Sunday, Oct. 24, 2021, in Atlanta. The Braves defeated the Dodgers 4-2 to win the series. (AP Photo/Brynn Anderson) **FILE**

‘Glorious karma’: Braves bring World Series to Atlanta after MLB pulls All-Star Game

By Valerie Richardson - The Washington Times

Houston Astros starting pitcher Luis Garcia throws against the Boston Red Sox during the first inning in Game 6 of baseball's American League Championship Series Friday, Oct. 22, 2021, in Houston. (AP Photo/Tony Gutierrez)

Garcia, Alvarez help Astros oust Red Sox, reach World Series

By Kristie Rieken - Associated Press

Tampa Bay Rays center fielder Kevin Kiermaier answers a question during a news conference before an American League Division Series baseball practice Wednesday, Oct. 6, 2021, in St. Petersburg, Fla. The Rays play the Boston Red Sox in the best-of-five series. (AP Photo/Chris O'Meara)

Youthful Rays take first step toward return to World Series

By Fred Goodall - Associated Press

Los Angeles Dodgers' Justin Turner (10) is congratulated by Max Muncy (13) after hitting a solo home run in the sixth inning of a baseball game against the Washington Nationals, Friday, April 9, 2021, in Los Angeles. (AP Photo/Marcio Jose Sanchez)

Turner homers, Dodgers beat Nats 1-0 on champs’ ring day

By GREG BEACHAM - Associated Press

This is a 2020 file photo showing Nick Markakis of the Atlanta Braves baseball team. Markakis has retired after a 15-year career spent with the Atlanta Braves and Baltimore Orioles. The 37-year-old Markakis, who was a free agent, told The Athletic in a story published Friday, March 12, 2021, that he was done playing after accumulating 2,388 hits, earning his lone All-Star bid in 2018 and coming within one win of reaching the World Series in his final season. (AP Photo/John Bazemore, File) **FILE**

Nick Markakis retires after 15 years with Braves, Orioles

By Paul Newberry - Associated Press

FILE - In this Aug. 16, 2020, file photo, Atlanta Braves' Marcell Ozuna watches his single during the first inning of a baseball game against the Miami Marlins in Miami. The Braves are bringing back Ozuna, signing the slugger to a $65 million, four-year contract. The Braves announced the deal for the 2020 NL home run and RBI leader Friday night, Feb. 5, less than two weeks before pitchers and catchers are set to report for spring training. The deal includes a fifth-year club option for $16 million with a $1 million buyout. (AP Photo/Lynne Sladky, File)

Braves bring back Ozuna on $65 million, 4-year deal

By CHARLES ODUM - Associated Press