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Paul Skenes is ready to shoulder a significant workload for Team USA in the 2026 World Baseball Classic. In an article written by The Athletic’s Ken Rosenthal, he reported that Detroit Tigers left-hander Tarik Skubal plans to make only one start in the tournament, while the Pittsburgh Pirates’ reigning 2025 NL Cy Young award winner […]

Cincinnati Reds star closer Emilio Pagan has pitched for Team Puerto Rico in the World Baseball Classic in the past. He is not participating in the tournament this year, however. While Team Puerto Rico has had concerns getting insurance for players, Pagan said that is not the reason he’s not playing this year. Rather, Pagan […]

San Francisco Giants ace Logan Webb is set to pitch for Team USA in the World Baseball Classic. Webb is one of the more underappreciated stars in the game, as he’s been consistently one of the better starting pitchers in baseball for years now. He will likely make a significant impact with Team USA in […]

Tarik Skubal will headline Team USA’s World Baseball Classic schedule with a carefully managed assignment that underscores how cautiously the Detroit Tigers ace is being handled ahead of Opening Day. Early reports link Skubal’s WBC debut to pool play, featuring a single, shortened outing that shapes Team USA’s broader pitching strategy for the tournament. It […]

The Team USA baseball roster is one of the best in the history of the World Baseball Classic. However, they will only have the best pitcher in baseball for one start. Detroit Tigers ace Tarik Skubal revealed his plan for the WBC on Monday while speaking to reporters, via Cody Stavenhagen of The Athletic. “Tarik […]

The Winter Olympics have come to an end. Team USA capped off the games with a win over Canada in the men’s hockey gold medal game. Fans and fellow pro athletes have all reacted to the big win for the United States. One of those reacting to the win is Philadelphia Phillies star Bryce Harper, […]

The St. Louis Cardinals officially initiated an indisputable rebuild during the offseason, but they obviously still want to be as competitive as possible. One of the key players in the upcoming campaign figures to be right-handed relief pitcher Riley O’Brien, who is in line to at least occupy a share of closer duties after a […]

The San Diego Padres are set to play the Seattle Mariners in a few hours for the first spring training game of the season. The players have been in Arizona for over a week, prepping for the start of the season. On Thursday, during a live batting practice session, Padres reliever Yuki Matsui was forced […]

Travis Bazzana will probably make his MLB debut at some point this upcoming season, but before he dons a Cleveland Guardians uniform in an official game, the 2024 No. 1 overall draft pick will represent his native Australia in the World Baseball Classic. Much of the focus heading into the global tournament is on the […]

In an unfortunate development for Arizona Diamondbacks star Corbin Carroll, he broke his right hand while taking a swing during batting practice, requiring surgery which would keep him out of action for a considerable period of time. The good news is that Carroll could conceivably return to the Diamondbacks lineup on or before Opening Day. […]

When Team USA takes the field for the World Baseball Classic, they’ll be led by captain Aaron Judge. Manager Mark DeRosa couldn’t be more hyped up to have the New York Yankees star on his roster. As much as DeRosa wanted Judge on the team, he wasn’t going to pester him about it. Team USA […]

The World Baseball Classic is set to kick off on Mar. 5, and Detroit Tigers utility player Javier Baez was hoping to play for Team Puerto Rico. Baez was suspended for the 2026 WBC due to marijuana use, keeping him out of the games. Now, over a week after the suspension was announced, Baez is […]

The Los Angeles Dodgers are currently preparing to defend their World Series title from a year ago when the MLB regular season gets underway in late March. Before that, the World Baseball Classic will take place earlier in the month, and multiple Dodgers players will be participating in the festivities, including superstar Shohei Ohtani. Now, […]

The 2026 World Baseball Classic is scheduled from March 5 to the 17. Among those participating will be three members of the Chicago Cubs: Pete Crow-Armstrong, Seiya Suzuki, and Alex Bregman. PCA and Bregman will represent the United States, whereas Suzuki will play for Japan. Suzuki discussed what he anticipates from PCA, particularly during the […]

The Boston Red Sox made a subtle but strategic adjustment early in spring training workouts. Jarren Duran has been taking reps in right field, a move tied directly to the upcoming World Baseball Classic rather than any regular-season change within Boston’s projected outfield alignment. Spring Training games have not yet begun—the Red Sox open their […]

The Philadelphia Phillies are preparing for the new season, and Trea Turner will remain with them and will not play in the World Baseball Classic. When asked about it, Turner revealed why he will not be representing Team USA in the WBC, according to OnPattson. Trea Turner said he would have been interested in playing for Team USA […]

Twenty years ago, Major League Baseball and the Players’ Association helped create the World Baseball Classic. It is an international tournament played every few years, showcasing the best baseball talent around the globe. The WBC was an immediate success and has ballooned into something even more prestigious. Maybe that is why Philadelphia Phillies shortstop Trea […]

As former catcher Yadier Molina is with the St. Louis Cardinals in a front office role after many years of productive play for the ball club, his role this upcoming season has been revealed. With Molina set to be in a Cardinals uniform for spring training before the World Baseball Classic, as he’ll be the […]

After an impressive rookie season with the Boston Red Sox, outfielder Roman Anthony was selected to compete for Team USA in the World Baseball Classic. It’ll be a full circle moment from the last time Anthony was at the WBC. When Team USA faced team Japan in the 2023 finals, Anthony was there. He watched […]

The Los Angeles Angels missed the playoffs again in 2025 for the 15th time in 16 seasons. They made some changes in the offseason, most notably trading Taylor Walls for Grayson Rodriguez, but still have low expectations for the season. Angels star Mike Trout doesn’t want to hear it, though, as he is heading back […]

Aaron Judge is set to represent the US in the World Baseball Classic. Team USA is pulling out all the stops this time around, assembling the best team they can to reclaim the title. However, the New York Yankees star has a few nagging injuries that could hamper his play. In particular, Judge suffered from […]

The World Baseball Classic is nearly upon us, and baseball fans everywhere are excited. The World Baseball Classic is one of the most entertaining forms of baseball around. And it brings together some of the best players around the globe in best-on-best action. However, this year’s event has an effect on MLB, and more specifically, […]

Edwin Diaz was a hero for Puerto Rico when he competed in the World Baseball Classic in 2023. However, after he recorded the final out in a dramatic victory over the Dominican Republic, he was down on the ground with a torn patellar tendon as his teammates celebrated. Nevertheless, the new Los Angeles Dodgers star […]

Houston Astros third baseman Carlos Correa is exercising caution and choosing not to play for his native Puerto Rico in the 2026 World Baseball Classic. Six-time Grammy-Award winner Bad Bunny agreed to provide insurance for his fellow Puerto Rican after the three-time All-Star was denied coverage due to his lengthy medical history, but MLB, the […]

Arizona Diamondbacks outfielder Corbin Carroll experienced a broken hamate bone in his right hand, which is forcing him to miss the World Baseball Classic. As a result, Team USA has found his replacement in Boston Red Sox outfielder Roman Anthony. Reports indicate that Anthony, who is 21 years old, is expected to replace Carroll on […]

Catcher Iván Herrera of the St. Louis Cardinals is unlikely to participate in the 2026 World Baseball Classic due to an insurance issue stemming from his offseason surgery. “News from (Cardinals president of baseball operations Chaim) Bloom — Iván Herrera has to date not been able to receive insurance to compete in the WBC due […]

Spring training is getting closer and closer to starting, and the 2026 World Baseball Classic is not far behind. Team USA is ready to compete with a very talented team led by Aaron Judge, Tarik Skubal, Paul Skenes, and Bobby Witt Jr. Corbin Carroll is a huge name as well; however, due to his surgery […]

The Arizona Diamondbacks received an unfortunate update on Wednesday, as it was revealed that outfielder Corbin Carroll suffered a broken hamate bone in his hand. The outfielder is expected to have surgery on Wednesday and his status for Opening Day is in question, Jeff Passan of ESPN reports. In addition to the Diamondbacks, Team USA […]

Because MLB is not providing insurance for World Baseball Classic participants who are over 37 years old, the Arizona Diamondbacks could be taking a risk by allowing new first baseman/designated hitter Carlos Santana to represent his native Dominican Republic in the global tournament. They do not see it that way, however, and are giving the […]

The 2026 World Baseball Classic is a month away and approaching fast. However, Puerto Rico may not be competing. Nevertheless, they and other nations are making some important moves. On Tuesday, it was announced that Luis Castillo (Dominican Republic), Jose Berrios (Puerto Rico), and Jesus Luzardo (Venezuela) were added to the Designated Pitcher Pool (DPP). […]

In 2026, the World Baseball Classic will formally implement a faster pace of play, marking a major change in tournament operations. The introduction of the pitch clock aligns the WBC with modern professional baseball standards and reshapes competitive dynamics across participating nations. Under the finalized 2026 World Baseball Classic rules, pitchers will operate under a […]

Team USA has its Dream Team. The 2026 Team USA World Baseball Classic roster — which was officially announced on Thursday night — is unquestionably the best ever constructed. Yes, the 2026 roster — which featured Derek Jeter, Alex Rodriguez, Chipper Jones, Roger Clemens, Jake Peavy and many others stars — was extremely talented. However, […]

The World Baseball Classic is just a month away, and the rosters are set for Team USA. However, there is a glaring omission: Mike Trout is not on the final roster. The reason could be related to his injury history, as one of the best hitters in MLB will likely not participate in the World […]

As Team Puerto Rico gears up for the 2026 World Baseball Classic, if they still opt to play, they were hoping to have Detroit Tigers slugger Javier Baez on their roster. However, due to suspension, that will no longer be possible. Baez has been suspended for the 2026 WBC due to marijuana use, via Evan […]

Team USA’s World Baseball Classic roster is loaded with talent from top to bottom. In the last iteration of the tournament, Team USA’s pitching staff was noticeably light on stars, especially in the starting rotation. This year, though, they’re bringing out the big guns. Headlined by 2025 MLB Cy Young winners Tarik Skubal and Paul […]

Closer Edwin Diaz is gearing up to begin his tenure with the Los Angeles Dodgers. But before Opening Day, Diaz still has some unfinished business to take care of. The closer has committed to play for Team Puerto in the upcoming World Baseball Classic, via Bob Nightengale of USA Today. This is in despite of […]

Los Angeles Dodgers star Shohei Ohtani will be a designated hitter for Team Japan in the World Baseball Classic. However, there has been speculation about the two-way phenom pitching in the WBC. On Saturday, Ohtani and the club set the record straight on his pitching status for the highly coveted event. Reports indicate that the […]

Kansas City Royals catcher Salvador Perez is already setting expectations ahead of the 2026 World Baseball Classic, offering strong public support for teammate Maikel Garcia as he prepares for his international debut. Perez, who will serve as the captain of Team Venezuela, spoke confidently about Garcia’s readiness for the global stage. The endorsement marks a […]

Though Clayton Kershaw has retired after the Los Angeles Dodgers won the World Series last season, capping off a legendary career, his baseball days are not totally over. With the Dodgers’ great in Kershaw playing in the World Baseball Classic (WBC) for Team USA, there could be some speculation about him unretiring, though former teammate […]