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The World Baseball Classic, once a struggling experiment, has evolved into a global phenomenon. Venezuelas triumph in this years tournament, with Maikel Garcia as MVP, marked a significant milestone. Attendance and TV viewership soared, with the final drawing ten point eight million viewers in the US. Players and fans from baseball powerhouses like Venezuela and the Dominican Republic are captivated, with some even preferring a Classic win over the World Series. Proposals to enhance the format include a hybrid double-elimination opening round, best-of-three super regionals, and a double-elimination final four, aiming to create more drama and draw larger global crowds.

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