The qualifying pools for the 2017 World Baseball Classic will feature games in Feb. in Sydney, Australia; in March in Mexicali and Panama City; and in Sept. in Brooklyn, N.Y. More

With a roster full of MLB standouts, the D.R. became the first team to roll through the Classic undefeated. More

•  Encarnacion
•  Rodney
• Cano named MVP

The Dominican Republic went 8-0 in a dominating performance, and you can wear the gear to celebrate the country's first World Baseball Classic title. Shop now

A fixture in the third spot in the D.R.'s star-studded lineup, Robinson Cano hit .469 with 25 total bases. More

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Their run fell short of a title, but Angel Pagan and Co. did plenty to restore Puerto Rico's baseball heritage. More

•  Rodriguez on falling short
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Passion and pride came shining through in the players, and this year's Classic lived up to its billing. More

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