ニューヨーク・ヤンキースのキャプテン、アーロン・ジャッジは10か月前に出場を表明した後、2026年のワールド・ベースボール・クラシックでチームUSAを代表する。2023年の決勝で日本が米国を破った結果を変えることを目指す。ジャッジは3月6日から始まる大会でチームメイトのデビッド・ベドナーとポール・ゴールドシュミットと合流する。
フロリダ州タンパで、アーロン・ジャッジは2023年ワールド・ベースボール・クラシックの決勝を振り返った。大谷翔平がマイク・トラウトを三振に取り、日本がチームUSAに勝利した試合だ。「今こそ僕たちが出て行ってその脚本を変える時だ」とジャッジは、ジョージ・M・スタインブレナー・フィールドでのグレープフルーツ・リーグ戦でヤンキースがトロント・ブルージェイズに5-1で勝利した後に語った。
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Rosters for all 20 teams in the 2026 World Baseball Classic were announced Thursday night, revealing stacked lineups led by the United States, Dominican Republic and defending champion Japan. The tournament, set for March 5-17, features a record 78 MLB All-Stars and highlights absences due to insurance issues and suspensions. Team USA boasts its strongest roster ever based on 2025 WAR totals.
From Angels camp in Tempe, Arizona, Mike Trout reflected on the iconic 2023 World Baseball Classic final and expressed enthusiasm for the 2026 edition. Unable to participate this year, he praised the tournament's growing popularity and deep lineups. He highlighted the upcoming Team USA-Dominican Republic matchup as a season highlight.
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The United States team in the 2026 World Baseball Classic advanced to the quarterfinals after a surprising loss to Italy, sparking fan outrage over lineup choices and managerial comments. The tournament, marking its 20th anniversary, has seen increased popularity in the US with high viewership for early games. Stars like Shohei Ohtani and Aaron Judge are participating, contributing to the event's success.
Team USA delivered a commanding 15-1 victory over the San Francisco Giants in an exhibition game at Scottsdale Stadium on March 3, 2026, showcasing their star-studded lineup ahead of the World Baseball Classic. Olympic legend Michael Phelps, who gave an inspiring speech to the team the night before, attended the game with his family. The win highlighted the Americans' offensive firepower and pitching depth as they prepare for Pool B play starting Friday against Brazil.
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The 2026 World Baseball Classic begins on March 5, with Japan's Samurai Japan aiming for a second straight title. While Netflix's exclusive streaming has raised concerns over accessibility, the team boasts a powerful lineup and pitching staff as a top favorite.
Tarik Skubal, the Detroit Tigers' ace and back-to-back AL Cy Young winner, is rethinking his plan to make just one start in the 2026 World Baseball Classic after his debut for Team USA. The 29-year-old pitcher impressed in a 9-1 victory over Great Britain, allowing one run in three innings. He plans to decide in the next few days after discussions with his team, agent, and family.
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Los Angeles Dodgers manager Dave Roberts announced that superstar Shohei Ohtani will not pitch for Japan in the 2026 World Baseball Classic, opting instead to focus solely as a designated hitter to help defend the title. The decision prioritizes his full pitching workload with the Dodgers.