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Het 'Nationale' Pastime?

Culture
United States
Gestart March 14, 2026

The ‘National’ Pastime? In this 250th anniversary year of U.S. independence, Opening Day of our national pastime is March 25. But before that, March 5–17, baseball fans are getting to enjoy the seventh World Baseball Classic. This coincidence offers a timely opportunity to explore what the “All-American Game” means in our current geopolitical climate. Begun in 2006, the World Baseball Classic (WBC) is an international tournament featuring professional ballplayers competing on national teams. ...

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The ‘National’ Pastime?

Commonweal (United States) | Mar 12, 2026

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CLAIM Geplaatst door will • Mar 14, 2026
De nadruk op internationale competitie in de World Baseball Classic gaat ten koste van de geest en traditie van Major League Baseball in Amerika.
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The focus on international competition in the World Baseball Classic detracts from the spirit and tradition of Major League Baseball in America.

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CLAIM Geplaatst door will • Mar 14, 2026
De deelname van internationale spelers aan de WBC verrijkt het spel en weerspiegelt Amerika's diverse culturele landschap, waardoor honkbal werkelijk nationaal wordt.
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The participation of international players in the WBC enriches the game and reflects America's diverse cultural landscape, making baseball truly national.

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CLAIM Geplaatst door will • Mar 14, 2026
De identiteit van honkbal als Amerika's tijdverdrijf wordt verzwakt door de World Baseball Classic, die de unieke culturele betekenis ervan in de VS naar de achtergrond duwt.
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Baseball's identity as America's pastime is diluted by the World Baseball Classic, overshadowing its unique cultural significance in the U.S.

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CLAIM Geplaatst door will • Mar 14, 2026
Hoewel honkbal wordt gevierd als een nationaal tijdverdrijf, roept de World Baseball Classic vragen op over nationale identiteit in een geglobaliseerde wereld.
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While baseball is celebrated as a national pastime, the World Baseball Classic raises questions about national identity in a globalized world.

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CLAIM Geplaatst door will • Mar 14, 2026
De World Baseball Classic bevordert internationale eenheid en culturele uitwisseling, en toont het mondiale karakter van ons 'nationale' tijdverdrijf.
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The World Baseball Classic fosters international unity and cultural exchange, showcasing the global nature of our 'national' pastime.

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