# An Ode to the 2026 World Baseball Classic & March Madness

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Podcast: [Rays The Roof](https://stenobird.com/podcast/rays-the-roof-3047869)
Published: 2026-03-19T18:07:04+00:00
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It's one of the best times of the year in the past several years. March Madness has tipped off and the 2026 World Baseball Classic just came to a close, all just before the start of the 2026 MLB season. We welcomed on Thomas Nestico AKA @TJStats to talk about Tuesday's epic WBC final and give a broader look to the most successful international baseball tournament in history. Thanks so much for listening! You can follow RTR on social media @RaysTheRoofTB and be sure subscribe to the podcast! A big shout out to our partners, SeatGeek, In The Clutch and JKS Prints! Use code RAYSTHEROOF for $20 off your first SeatGeek purchase, 10% off anytime with In The Clutch & $5 off at JKSprints.com! As always, Rays Up! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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