Baseball has roots Down Under dating back to the 1850s, when American gold miners played on the gold fields of Ballarat, a city about 70 miles northwest of Melbourne. Nearly two centuries later, 38 Aussies have played Major League Baseball, according to the Australian Baseball Federation. After reaching the World

Today's opening of the international signing period means amateur prospects from across the world can officially put pen to paper and call themselves professional ballplayers. It’s a testament to years of hard work not only for the players, but their families, their coaches and the extensive network of scouts and

With 113 wins across 14 big league seasons, Jose Quintana sits atop the list of Major League wins for a Colombian-born pitcher. Now, the veteran left-hander, who is currently a free agent, is back to represent the national team as its captain in March's World Baseball Classic. The Federacion Colombiana

Great Britain, historically, has not been known as a baseball powerhouse. But they enter the 2026 World Baseball Classic having automatically qualified for the tournament for the first time in their history, which vaults their status from “first-time entrants” to “expected to compete against the heavy hitters.” At the helm

Every great team can use a sidearming lefty in its bullpen. And out of all the sidearming lefties, Team USA picked the Mariners' for the World Baseball Classic. For good reason. Gabe Speier is set to pitch in the 2026 Classic as of this week, making him the only true

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Team USA general manager Michael Hill wanted his roster to make a statement, one that affirmed the USA Baseball team as the best in the world. The lineup is filled with stars and the rotation is crammed with aces. Now, with only a handful of spots on the 30-man team

The most recent World Baseball Classic ended on one of the sport's most iconic moments in recent memory. Three years later, how will the 2026 WBC thrill us? We will soon find out.

Shohei Ohtani is getting some company. On Friday morning in Japan, the national team announced the next 11 players who are set to join the Dodgers superstar in the World Baseball Classic. Leading the way is veteran starter Tomoyuki Sugano, currently a free agent after spending the 2025 season with

Team Japan national team manager Hirokazu Ibata announced on the 16th the names of 11 additional players expected to take part in the World Baseball Classic to be held in March. Seven players, including Shohei Ohtani and Yusei Kikuchi, had already been announced, and Tomoyuki Sugano was among those newly

On the same day he was introduced as the Cubs’ new third baseman, Alex Bregman announced Thursday that he will be playing for a second team in 2026: Team USA in the World Baseball Classic.

LOS ANGELES -- Months removed from a storybook ending to his big league career, one of the greatest pitchers of his generation is coming out for an encore. Clayton Kershaw will represent the U.S. in the upcoming World Baseball Classic, Team USA announced on Thursday. This will mark the Dodgers

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Team USA has put together a strong rotation thus far, but what about the bullpen? On Wednesday, USA Baseball announced the additions of left-hander Gabe Speier of the Mariners and right-hander Griffin Jax of the Rays.

Fresh off a record-setting playoff performance for the Blue Jays, infielder Ernie Clement is joining Team USA for the 2026 World Baseball Classic. USA Baseball made the announcement on social media on Tuesday. The Rochester, N.Y., native will be making his World Baseball Classic debut.

Three years after introducing himself to the baseball world with a breakout performance for Great Britain at the 2023 World Baseball Classic, Harry Ford is set for an encore. Ford, who was born in Atlanta but holds dual citizenship because both of his parents hail from the United Kingdom, has

Twins outfielder Byron Buxton has been added to Team USA’s roster for the 2026 World Baseball Classic. USA Baseball announced Buxton’s participation Monday on social media. This will be his World Baseball Classic debut.

The Dutch baseball community is in mourning this week as legendary Netherlands national team catcher and coach Sidney de Jong passed away unexpectedly at the age of 46. de Jong, who represented the national team 200 times during his playing career, was a crucial player and captain for some of

Jameson Taillon is set to return to Team Canada for the 2026 World Baseball Classic.

Veteran infielders Ramón Urías and Luis Urías are free agents. So they aren’t sure where they will be playing on Opening Day this year. But the brothers do know where they will be when the 2026 World Baseball Classic begins in March – playing as teammates on Team Mexico. It

As Samurai Japan gears up to defend its World Baseball Classic title, its roster is beginning to take shape. While superstar Shohei Ohtani had previously announced his intent to play for the tournament's reigning champs, seven other players were named by Samurai Japan manager Hirokazu Ibata on Friday in Tokyo,

Bryce Harper knows what it feels like to play for his country on the diamond. The Phillies superstar was a member of USA Baseball’s 16U and 18U teams in 2008 and ‘09, respectively. Each of those teams won a gold medal. More than 15 years later, Harper is ready to

Munetaka Murakami's arrival in the Major Leagues doesn't look like it will stop him from playing in the World Baseball Classic. Murakami told reporters on Monday that he intends to return to Team Japan and play in the upcoming WBC, which begins in March.

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