Ichiro hits a two-run single in the top of the 10th inning Monday.  (Matt Sayles/AP)
Japan again rises to the top, wins second Classic
Japan again rises to the top, wins second Classic
The Land of the Rising Sun is arguably the king of global baseball. Ichiro's tiebreaking, two-run single in the 10th gave Japan a 5-3 win over Korea and its second straight Classic title. More >
   Ichiro's leadoff single   Ichiro's running catch   Ogasawara's RBI single
Fans can now purchase the World Baseball Classic championship T-shirt, hat and gold coin.
Commemorate Japan's '09 Classic title with gear
Commemorate Japan's '09 Classic title with gear
Celebrate Japan's 2009 World Baseball Classic title with official champs gear, including the championship hat, the Authentic Collection T-shirt and championship coin. Shop now >
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The Korea-Venezuela semifinal game drew 43,378 fans to Dodger Stadium.  (Getty Images)
Selig says Classic will get 'bigger and bigger'
Selig says Classic will get 'bigger and bigger'
Commissioner Bud Selig said during Korea's semifinal victory over Venezuela that the World Baseball Classic will be back in 2013 -- and it is here to stay as a March fixture. More >
  •  Korea coasts into final  •  Choo guides Korea  •  No regrets for Venezuela
Mark DeRosa, Brian McCann, Derek Jeter and Brian Roberts watch from the dugout in the ninth.  (AP)
Team USA falls to Japan in the semifinals of the World Baseball Classichttp://mediadownloads.mlb.com/mlbam/2009/03/22/mlbtv_3985987_400K.flv
Team USA meets the media after its Classic semifinal loss to Japan http://mediadownloads.mlb.com/mlbam/2009/03/22/mlbtv_usajpn_3985999_400K.flv
USA unable to overcome mistakes against Japan
USA unable to overcome mistakes against Japan
After a sixth-place finish in the 2006 Classic, Team USA fared better in 2009 with a berth in the semis. But the Americans made too many mistakes Sunday vs. Japan, and it cost them. More >
   USA ousted   Roberts' HR   DeRosa plates two   Wright's great play
Cuba pitcher Yulieski Gonzalez (left) and catcher Ariel Pestano argue in the dugout during the loss.  (AP)
For Cuba, the wrong kind of history is made
For Cuba, the wrong kind of history is made
Since 1952, Cuba had played in 40 international competition finals and won 33 times. But with Wednesday's Classic ouster, Cuba finishes lower than third for the first time in history. More >
   Cespedes' two-run error   Gourriel's diving catch  •  Cuba's final '09 stats
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Classic threads: Visit the Shop for tourney gear
Classic threads: Visit the Shop for tourney gear
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