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Baseball has several international competitions, but some have far more room for growth than others. Which tournament could become a major global sporting event with better promotion, scheduling, and player participation, and what changes would be needed to get there?

The World Baseball Classic has the best chance to become baseball’s version of the World Cup. Fans get to see stars represent their countries, but MLB teams still limit participation over injury concerns and scheduling. I’d give players a better-planned window, promote national rivalries year-round, and make games easier to watch worldwide. The interest is there; baseball needs to build on it instead of starting from scratch every few years.