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The 2026 World Baseball Classic begins March 5. There are going to be a ton of great teams representing and Venezuela is hoping to make a deep run in a difficult group. They are in Group D with the Dominican Republic, Israel, the Netherlands, and Nicaragua. The DR and Venezuela will meet for their highly […]

The Houston Astros are still determining whether shortstop Carlos Correa will receive approval to participate in the 2026 World Baseball Classic, as final organizational clearances remain unresolved. With the tournament scheduled to begin March 5, the timeline has tightened as the Astros continue internal evaluations. Correa, entering his 12th Major League season, has expressed strong […]

The Philadelphia Phillies are spending their offseason analyzing any ways they can bolster their playoff push in 2026. For one of their star pitchers, he’ll be spending his time trying to add more hardware to his trophy case. Aaron Nola will pitch for Team Italy in the upcoming World Baseball Classic, the Phillies announced. This […]

The 2026 World Baseball Classic is less than two months away. Team USA will aim for revenge over Japan after they beat them in the final during the last WBC games. Team USA will be in Group B, taking on Mexico, Great Britain, Italy, and Brazil. Mexico will be the only real challenge in this […]

Clayton Kershaw, while he may be retired from MLB, is making one last run during the upcoming World Baseball Classic. But Team USA apparently shouldn’t rely on him striking out former Los Angeles Dodgers teammate Shohei Ohtani anytime soon. Kershaw, who announced his retirement in September and finished his MLB career with the third World […]

On Thursday, the baseball world was thrown for a loop when Clayton Kershaw said he would pitch in the World Baseball Classic. This comes after he announced his retirement after 17 years with the Los Angeles Dodgers. One of those who was surprised was Mason Miller of the San Diego Padres. He said as much […]

The 2026 World Baseball Classic continues to take shape, and the field has added a proven veteran arm. Team Italy received a notable boost this week by adding reliever Adam Ottavino, strengthening its bullpen ahead of a demanding tournament schedule. Ottavino, a longtime Major League reliever with experience across several contending clubs, including the New […]

Last September, longtime Los Angeles Dodgers pitcher Clayton Kershaw announced his retirement after 18 seasons. Then, the Dodgers won their second consecutive World Series title. Therefore, no better way for Kershaw to go out. However, he surprised many by announcing that he is planning to compete in the 2026 World Baseball Classic, per Andy McCullough […]

The United States 2026 World Baseball Classic roster is going to be the best it has ever put out there. The team is stacked with the best American talent in MLB, and the roster will still get better before the games begin on March 5. The latest name to join the group is third baseman […]

It was a perfect ending to an amazing career as Dodgers pitcher Clayton Kershaw retired after 17 seasons. But he is not done pitching yet, as MLB revealed he will be pitching for Team USA in the World Baseball Classic, according to a post on X. “His story isn’t finished yet … Clayton Kershaw will […]

The World Baseball Classic returns in 2026. The tournament will start on March 5 and end on the 17th. This is going to be an exciting one to watch after Japan defeated Team USA in the final last time out. Shohei Ohtani struck out his former teammate, Mike Trout, to end the event. Japan defeated […]

One of the best pitchers for the Philadelphia Phillies is taking his talents to the World Baseball Classic in 2026. Taijuan Walker will pitch for Team Mexico in the WBC, per the Phillies’ social media. Walker is one of several Major League Baseball players to play in the WBC later this year. On Tuesday, it […]

The Toronto Blue Jays got a lot of production from Ernie Clement during the 2025 season. The infielder is now taking his talents to Team USA, for the World Baseball Classic in 2026. The announcement was made on Tuesday with a social media post on X, formerly Twitter. Clement joins a Team USA ball club […]

Even though the New York Yankees came up short in the playoffs, Aaron Judge was on top of his game. He won his second consecutive AL MVP, and his next gig is the World Baseball Classic in March.  Not only will Judge be playing for Team USA, but he is also the team captain, just […]

The future of Bryce Harper hangs in the balance amid rumors of the Philadelphia Phillies trading him. But one thing is now sure: he will be representing his country on the world stage. On Tuesday, it was confirmed that Harper will be playing for Team USA in the World Baseball Classic in March, per Bob […]

The Baltimore Orioles could see one of their newest stars take the international stage prior to the 2026 MLB season, as first baseman Pete Alonso has made his interest in joining Team USA for the 2026 World Baseball Classic clear. Alonso recently signed a five-year, $155 million contract that runs through the 2030 season, positioning […]

The Chicago White Sox made one of the more surprising moves of the offseason, signing Japanese slugger Munetaka Murakami to a two-year, $34 million contract. Before he dons his White Sox jersey, Murakami will be looking to add more hardware to his trophy case. The newest White Sox will be playing for Team Japan in […]

The World Baseball Classic roster for Team USA continued to take shape Thursday as another frontline starter committed to the national team. San Francisco Giants ace Logan Webb confirmed his availability for the 2026 tournament, further strengthening an already impressive pitching staff. Webb becomes the latest high-end arm to pledge participation for March, reinforcing USA […]

This week, Team USA is ramping up its roster signings to build a dominant team to compete in the 2026 World Baseball Classic. Earlier on Thursday, Tarik Skubal and Mason Miller joined the pitching staff. The roster is now more than halfway complete, and the talent is off the charts. After Skubal and Miller committed […]

Momentum surrounding Team USA’s pitching staff for the 2026 World Baseball Classic continued to build Thursday as one of baseball’s hardest throwers publicly endorsed the national team’s newest ace. San Diego Padres relief pitcher Mason Miller offered an unfiltered reaction to Detroit Tigers star Tarik Skubal committing to represent the United States in the upcoming […]

The Los Angeles Dodgers received major offseason clarity as shortstop Mookie Betts confirmed he will not represent Team USA during the 2026 World Baseball Classic. Betts addressed the decision directly, placing family above international play. Early news regarding the 2026 World Baseball Classic now centers on roster implications, scheduling, and how Team USA will adjust […]

The New York Mets will be well represented on the mound after Team USA added right-handers Clay Holmes and Nolan McLean to its 2026 World Baseball Classic roster on Wednesday. Holmes and McLean will both be making their WBC debuts. Their inclusion gives Team USA multiple established starters alongside reigning Pittsburgh Pirates 2025 National League […]

The 2026 World Baseball Classic is going to be another sports spectacle. Team USA is loading up the roster to try and compete with the likes of Japan, the Dominican Republic, Puerto Rico, Venezuela, and Mexico. There is talent all over these countries, and any one of these teams can win the whole thing. The […]

Manny Machado’s intention to play in the World Baseball Classic immediately energized Dominican Republic baseball and sent ripples across the league. The announcement reopened conversations about which stars could follow him onto the 2026 stage. Guardians star Jose Ramirez, as noted by baseball reporter Shawn Spradling, has already expressed his plan to suit up after […]

Shohei Ohtani, Roki Sasaki and Yoshinobu Yamamoto won the World Series together with the Los Angeles Dodgers in the 2025 MLB season. Can they win on a bigger stage as a trio again in 2026, when the next edition of the World Baseball Classic rolls around? Ohtani has already announced that he will be suiting […]

The Tampa Bay Rays will have one of their top arms on the international stage next spring, as right-handed reliever Griffin Jax has committed to pitch for Team USA baseball in the upcoming World Baseball Classic 2026. The announcement marks a major point of pride for the club and elevates the growing recognition surrounding the […]

A few months ago, Freddie Freeman was dancing the night away after the Los Angeles Dodgers won their second straight World Series. Now the question arises as to whether he intends to take part in the 2026 World Baseball Classic in March for Team Canada.  According to Fabian Ardaya of The Athletic, Canada manager Ernie […]

The Boston Red Sox may soon see one of their top arms representing another flag on the world stage. Veteran closer Aroldis Chapman has been named to the Great Britain national team’s preliminary roster for the 2026 World Baseball Classic, a development that would make him one of the most notable players ever to suit […]

Undoubtedly, Shohei Ohtani is on top of the world. He is fresh off his third MVP season that included a second straight World Series title with the Los Angeles Dodgers.  At this point, what more is there for him to do? Well, retaining Japan’s title as the defending champions of the World Baseball Classic this […]

It was a disappointing season for the Houston Astros since they didn’t make the playoffs. At the same time, second baseman Jose Altuve was hampered by a season-ending foot injury.  As he embarks on his recovery, he hasn’t made up his mind as to whether he will play for Venezuela in the World Baseball Classic, […]

In October, the Chicago Cubs made it to as far as the NLDS before succumbing to the Milwaukee Brewers. A huge factor in getting them there was the exploits of pitcher Matthew Boyd. Now he is taking his talents to the world stage. On Wednesday, Boyd ultimately decided to join Team USA for the World […]

It’s been a month since the Los Angeles Dodgers won the World Series for the second straight season. Plus, it has been a month since Shohei Ohtani won the NL MVP, the fourth of his career. So one would think that Ohtani would want to take a break. However, Ohtani has decided to play for […]

The Boston Red Sox received notable offseason news on Saturday as Boston Red Sox pitcher Garrett Whitlock committed to represent Team USA baseball in the upcoming World Baseball Classic. The decision gives Team USA baseball an early boost to its pitching plans and highlights how the World Baseball Classic continues to draw top players from […]

Kiké Hernández enjoyed a glorious beginning to his fall, winning his third World Series ring after the Los Angeles Dodgers edged out the Toronto Blue Jays in an all-time great Game 7 on Nov. 1, but he will spend the rest of his year, and part of 2026, recovering. The free-agent utility man revealed on […]

Chicago Cubs center fielder Pete Crow-Armstrong and Arizona Diamondbacks outfielder Corbin Carroll have officially committed to Team USA for the 2026 World Baseball Classic. The announcement came on Thursday evening during MLB’s awards show in Las Vegas, where manager Mark DeRosa and Team USA general manager Mike Hill welcomed the young stars to the national […]

Dusty Baker has not been a manager for a professional baseball team since opting to retire from the Houston Astros in 2023. Since then, he has taken on a special advisor role with the San Francisco Giants. However, it sounds like Baker is dusting off the manager cap once again to participate in the World […]

All-Star closer Edwin Diaz has embraced being the focal point of the New York Mets’ bullpen, and he might be open to helping another team during his offseason. Diaz recently told Mark W. Sanchez of the New York Post that he would be open to playing for Puerto Rico in the 2026 World Baseball Classic. […]

The 2025 All-Star Game was a historic one. For the first time ever, a team won based on the new rule put in place with the last CBA. The NL won on an impromptu home run derby after the game was tied 6-6 following nine innings. Philadelphia Phillies slugger Kyle Schwarber hit three home runs […]

The next World Baseball Classic isn’t until 2026, but teams around the world are beginning to create their rosters for the upcoming tournament. Team USA has already named Aaron Judge as the captain for the upcoming tournament, while other nations are beginning to name their players. San Diego Padres star Manny Machado is one player […]