DUNEDIN, Fla. – Each trip to home plate carries a little more edge for Paul Goldschmidt in these early spring games. The veteran isn’t just preparing for a second season in pinstripes; he’s gearing up for another run in red, white and blue. Set to become the first player to

BRADENTON, Fla. -- The images on the TV screen in the Pirates’ clubhouse at LECOM Park were instantly iconic. In the aftermath of one of the greatest gold medal hockey games ever played Sunday, there were the members of Team USA, draped in American flags and forever bonded by what

As Paul Skenes gears up to pitch in his very first World Baseball Classic, the All-Star right-hander recently crossed paths with one of the best players in tournament history. On Sunday at Pirates camp in Bradenton, Fla., Skenes signed a Team USA cap for two-time WBC MVP Daisuke Matsuzaka. “This

FORT MYERS, Fla. -- Roman Anthony, who has already had a meteoric rise from MLB’s top prospect to emerging star for the Red Sox, will now get a chance to perform on the international stage. The 21-year-old outfielder was named as an injury replacement for Team USA on Monday in

FORT MYERS, Fla. -- Red Sox ace setup man Garrett Whitlock was winding down one night this winter and ready to go to bed when he thought a spam call was coming through on his cellphone. As most people do in that situation, Whitlock quickly declined the call. But when

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Following the Americans’ first win in the World Baseball Classic in 2017, there was increased interest among big league stars to represent the States on this stage in '23. And after a close defeat at the hands of Japan in the '23 final, the enthusiasm to participate ramped up all

After a six-year hiatus, the World Baseball Classic returned with a bang in 2023, with a thrilling tournament culminating in Japan becoming the first three-time Classic champion. Team USA’s run in '23 represented its second consecutive appearance in the championship game. Let's take a look back at America’s history in

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

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

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.

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.

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

The Team USA pitching staff got a massive infusion of talent on Thursday, as it was revealed that Tarik Skubal, Mason Miller, Logan Webb and David Bednar plan to suit up in the 2026 World Baseball Classic. The U.S. will now have both 2025 Cy Young Award winners in its

Team USA is building out its starting rotation for the 2026 World Baseball Classic. The team announced the addition of three more starters on Wednesday: Mets right-handers Nolan McLean and Clay Holmes and Twins ace Joe Ryan. They join a starting staff headed by 2025 National League Cy Young Award

ORLANDO, Fla. – From the moment Mike Trout swung through strike three against then-teammate Shohei Ohtani to hand Japan the crown in the 2023 World Baseball Classic, Team USA manager Mark DeRosa has had his mind on vengeance. And pitching. “You see it from every other country,” DeRosa said Tuesday

ORLANDO, Fla. -- Brice Turang will man second base for Team USA in next spring’s World Baseball Classic, the latest quantum leap for a 26-year-old on the ascent who has become critical to the Brewers’ hopes of remaining atop the NL Central next season. Turang doesn’t yet possess the superstar

The star-studded squad that will represent the United States in the 2026 World Baseball Classic is taking shape. Looking to avenge its frustrating finals finish in 2023 and win the WBC for the first time since 2017, Team USA continues to add some of the sport’s top talent. Designated hitter

LAS VEGAS -- Hours after earning top-10 finishes in the National League Most Valuable Player vote, two of baseball’s brightest young stars made some news at the MLB Awards. Corbin Carroll and Pete Crow-Armstrong were announced as the two newest members of Team USA, joining AL MVP Aaron Judge, Cal

ATLANTA -- Big Dumper is ready to take on the world. Mariners All-Star catcher and MLB home run leader Cal Raleigh announced on Monday that he will join Team USA for the 2026 World Baseball Classic. (And then he went out and won the T-Mobile Home Run Derby.) “Obviously, what

KANSAS CITY -- In March 2023, Bobby Witt Jr. was a 22-year-old coming off a solid rookie campaign for the Royals and tagged as a future face of baseball, emphasized by his inclusion as the youngest player on a World Baseball Classic Team USA roster packed with the greatest stars

This story was excerpted from John Denton’s Cardinals Beat newsletter. To read the full newsletter, click here. And subscribe to get it regularly in your inbox. ST. LOUIS -- Team USA’s entry into the 2026 World Baseball Classic already has its headline-grabbing, key pillars with Aaron Judge and Paul Skenes

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