Michael Clair

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Incredibly grateful after my longest work trip ever. To @MLB_PR for having me do game notes for the whole @WBCBaseball, + to everyone who helped make this happen 😭 To my baseball family, ♥️. And to all who came up to me to say hello/intro, thank you for the kind words 🥺

@Rayo2Fer Amazing get to meet you in person! Hope we can meet up again before the next WBC

Tremenda experiencia de cubrir mi segundo Clásico Mundial y primero de forma completa. Tener la oportunidad de vivir este torneo que levanta pasiones, une fanaticada a, países y reúne a colegas que aman el béisbol fue gratificante. Gracias a Dios y todos los que lo hicieron posible 🌎⚾️🇳🇮 #WorldBaseballClassic

A Hall of Fame catcher and a future Hall of Fame catcher! This great photo from 2015 of @SalvadorPerez15 with the statue of Josh Gibson at the @NLBMuseumKC! Congrats to Salvy and Team Venezuela on winning a super exciting @WBCBaseball! @sn_mlb @MLBNetworkRadio

Shohei Ohtani’s grand slam. Ondřej Satoria’s “worker.” Venezuela’s Tambores dance. This is what we’ll remember from World Baseball Classic 2026. @AdobeOrg&affiliateId=mlbapp-ios_webview&rsid=mlbios.at.bat.new.implementation" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">mlb.com/news/best-mome…

The Captain makes history. @SalvadorPerez15 is graciously donating his chest protector and shin guards to the Hall of Fame! #WorldBaseballClassic

On the indomitable Geno Suárez and Venezuela, a nation of champions. 🔗 sports.yahoo.com/mlb/article/wo…

At long last, Salvy adds World Baseball Classic title to his trophy case by @michaelsclair for @MLB: MIAMI – For 17 years, Venezuela, one of the best... mlb.com/news/salvador-…

When we think of the 2026 World Baseball Classic what will come to mind? I looked at the nine players, moments, and storylines that will define this year's tournament. mlb.com/news/best-mome…

Salvador Perez has been playing for Venezuela since the 2013 World Baseball Classic. On Tuesday night, in what is likely his final WBC game, he helped them win a trophy. “I'm super happy, and now I feel like I can retire,” Perez said. mlb.com/news/salvador-…

オリックス所属のマチャド投手、優勝おめでとうございます！ 🗣️「応援してくれた日本のファンにありがとうと言いたい。すぐ会えるし、今回はベネズエラが優勝したけど、たくさんサポートをしてもらった」

Yall have no idea how much this means to the players and people of Venezuela. I’ve played there and seen the love for the game and country. These are genuine tears of joy!!!

Maikel Garcia with his World Baseball Classic MVP Award

Omar López, who has talked about how important his coaching staff was, brings the entire group to the press room. There are some all-time greats up there.

"We're not just teammates, we're family." 🫶 #WorldBaseballClassic

When I wrote that Venezuela was a surprise contender for me this year, I highlighted Palencia's role as Venezuela's closer. Here's his chance to end the tournament and deliver his country its first WBC championship.

With that stolen base we are now in that beautiful land where a bunt is the most daring and glorious thing a batter can do.

And there it is. Bryce Harper had been homerless the entire tournament but in the bottom of the 8th inning, he launches one over the center field fence. He pauses around third to give a salute to his teammates and we have a tied game here in Miami.

Venezuela has held the USA to just two hits through seven innings. Are there enough arms to get through the USA's juggernaut of a lineup for six more outs? This would be one of the great WBC runs in history should el vinotinto pull it off.

We have now passed the halfway point of the ballgame and USA has one hit. Still can't imagine two runs is enough for Venezuela to win this, but they are 12 outs away from the country's first World Baseball Classic championship in tourney history.

Nolan McLean's sweeper is so nasty and that fastball is multiple MPH faster than it usually is. He may get tagged with the loss tonight but Mets and USA fans should be very excited for the future.