The World Baseball Classic returns to Miami on Friday, as the sport's global stars play for national glory in front of South Florida's roaring fans. Why it matters: The WBC is more than a tournament. It's a celebration of the cultures that define Miami's immigrant communities.

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Miami Marlins right-hander Sandy Alcantara will throw about 65 pitches for the Dominican Republic in his first World Baseball Classic start on March 11.

The top players from around the world get set to represent their countries in an event of best-on-best competition, as the World Baseball Classic is set to begin this week. This is the first World Baseball Classic since 2023,

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Tarik Skubal will start the team's second game against Britain, while Paul Skenes will start the third game against Mexico.