Finding an edge in the Dominican Republic’s opening World Baseball Classic against Nicaragua takes some creativity considering they are favored by 4.5 runs at DraftKings on Friday. The Dominicans opened with the second-shortest odds to win the tournament behind the Americans at +330 and their roster muscle showcases why.

Baker will make his WBC debut after watching prior years from afar: 'It looks both fun and crazy. And I’m ready for both of them.'

Friday night, Dusty Baker said he was glad his team didn’t have much time to stew over its loss to the Dominican Republic. Saturday’s walk-off loss to the Netherlands was an even bigger gut punch, one

Pool D action Friday in Miami features the Dominican Republic, highlighted by stars like Juan Soto and Julio Rodríguez, taking on Nicaragua in the World Baseball Classic. MORE: How to live stream World Baseball Classic 2026,

Cristopher Sánchez set a WBC record with four strikeouts in an inning as the Dominican Republic beat Nicaragua 12-3.

Team Nicaragua players had an awesome gesture for pitcher Angel Obando after he gave up a walk-off home run during Saturday’s World Baseball Classic contest.

Julio Rodríguez ripped a solo home run to extend Dominican Republic's lead over Nicaragua. Advertisement. About Our Ads; About Our Ads