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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.

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.

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."

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.

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.

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.

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.

WLRN-TV Channel 17’s award-winning documentary chronicles the legacy of the Negro Leagues in South Florida.

WLRN-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.

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.

In 2023, the Miami Marlins’ home stadium became the first venue to host games in all three phases of a WBC. More than 470,000 fans in all attended the 15 games in Miami, a record total.

Some of Roberto Clemente’s most impactful career and life moments are on display at the Miami Marlins’ loanDepot Park