Team USA

Team USA advanced to the World Baseball Classic final with a 2-1 semifinal victory over the Dominican Republic on Sunday night in Miami. Roman Anthony hit the go-ahead solo home run, while Mason Miller sealed the win by striking out Geraldo Perdomo. The game featured standout performances from several under-the-radar players.

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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.

Ahead of their quarterfinal matchup against Canada in the 2026 World Baseball Classic, Team USA has swapped out several pitchers from its roster. The changes involve removing starter Tarik Skubal and relievers Michael Wacha and Ryan Yarbrough, while adding relievers Will Vest, Tyler Rogers, and Tim Hill. These adjustments aim to bolster the bullpen for the knockout stage beginning Friday.

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United States wheelchair curlers Laura Dwyer and Steve Emt competed in the first-ever mixed doubles event at the 2026 Winter Paralympics in Cortina d'Ampezzo, Italy. The pair finished fourth after a close 10-11 loss to Latvia in the bronze medal match that went to extra ends. Both athletes expressed pride in their performance and the opportunity to represent their country.

Following an 8-6 upset loss to undefeated Italy on Tuesday, Team USA's advancement from Pool B in the 2026 World Baseball Classic now rests on Italy's final game against Mexico. At 3-1, the Americans need Italy to win or lose by a high margin to avoid complex tiebreakers.

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In a surprising 8-6 defeat to Italy during the 2026 World Baseball Classic, Team USA manager Mark DeRosa acknowledged that he incorrectly stated on television that his team had already clinched a quarterfinals berth. The loss leaves the Americans' advancement uncertain, pending the outcome of Italy's game against Mexico. DeRosa explained that he misread the pool standings calculations prior to resting several key players.