MLB Baseball 3h Briefing

Last updated: March 18, 2026, 12:30 AM ET

International Baseball & Roster Moves

Venezuela won espn.com its first World Baseball Classic title Tuesday night, defeating the United States 3-2 after Eugenio Suárez delivered espn.com the decisive blow, following an eighth-inning game-tying home run by Bryce Harper espn.com. Despite the immediate disappointment of Team USA's loss espn.com, forward-looking speculation is already focusing on who might represent the Americans in the next tournament, suggesting the pipeline of talent remains strong for future events. Elsewhere on the transaction wire, relief pitcher Tommy Kahnle agreed espn.com to a minor league contract with the Boston Red Sox espn.com, providing depth to their bullpen options for the upcoming season.