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Judge: Team USA looking to carry Olympic hockey momentum into WBC
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MLB
How many future Hall of Famers are playing in the 2026 WBC?
From the locks to the long shots to those in between, we count Cooperstown candidates in this year's World Baseball Classic.
News
U.S. denies 8 visas for Cuba's WBC delegation
Eight members of Cuba's delegation were denied visas to the United States for next month's World Baseball Classic.
MLB
Prospects to watch in the WBC: From the high school son of a former MLB All-Star to the next Mets ace
The 2026 World Baseball Classic is loaded with household names, but also some MLB stars of tomorrow.
Pirates
MLB
Skenes sees gold for U.S. at WBC: 'What we do'
NL Cy Young Award winner Paul Skenes of the Pirates has all the motivation he needs heading into the WBC, courtesy of Team USA's success at the Winter Olympics.
Tigers
MLB
Tigers' Skubal making just 1 start for U.S. in WBC
Two-time defending AL Cy Young Award winner Tarik Skubal of the Tigers said that he'll make just one start for the United States in the World Baseball Classic.
Yankees
MLB
Yankees' Judge slugs 2 HRs, 'excited' about WBC
Yankees slugger Aaron Judge hit two homers in his spring debut Saturday as he gears up for next month's World Baseball Classic with Team USA.
Dodgers
MLB
Cactus cameo: Dodgers play Ohtani before WBC
Shohei Ohtani played for the first time in what is expected to be only a couple of Cactus League games for the Dodgers before he departs to join Japan for the World Baseball Classic.
World Baseball Classic
World Baseball Classic history: All-time winners, more stats
The World Baseball Classic brings out the best in baseball on a global scale. Learn more about the tournament's all-time winners, MVPs and more.
MLB
How the last WBC helped Team USA assemble its best pitching staff ever
Three years after an epic end to the World Baseball Classic, American stars are pitching in like never before.
Dodgers
MLB
Rojas unhappy with insurance denial for WBC
A new insurance provision for this year's World Baseball Classic is preventing Dodgers INF Miguel Rojas from playing for Venezuela due to his age.
Astros
MLB
Altuve, Correa to miss WBC due to insurance issue
Astros stars Jose Altuve and Carlos Correa will not play in the World Baseball Classic due to insurance issues if they were to be injured in the event.
Dodgers
MLB
Dodgers star Yamamoto on Japan's WBC roster
Samurai Japan has set its roster for the upcoming World Baseball Classic and announced that Los Angeles Dodgers starter Yoshinobu Yamamoto will be included.
News
Colombia pitcher Herrera fails test over steroid
Colombia relief pitcher Jean Herrera has tested positive for an anabolic steroid in a case announced six weeks before the World Baseball Classic.
Phillies
MLB
Phillies' Harper commits to Team USA for '26 WBC
Team USA has its first baseman as Phillies star Bryce Harper announced he has committed to play in the World Baseball Classic.
News
U.S. adds 2-time Cy Young winner Skubal for WBC
Two-time defending AL Cy Young Award winner Tarik Skubal has committed to play in the World Baseball Classic for USA Baseball.
News
U.S. adds to WBC roster; Trout question remains
Mike Trout, the cornerstone of Team USA's 2023 World Baseball Classic run, is still under consideration for the roster for the 2026 tournament amid recent injury concerns.
News
Team USA adds Crow-Armstrong, Carroll for WBC
Cubs center fielder Pete Crow-Armstrong and Diamondbacks right fielder Corbin Carroll were the latest players added to Team USA for the 2026 World Baseball Classic.
News
Dusty Baker to manage Nicaragua in 2026 WBC
Nicaragua on Monday named Dusty Baker, a World Series champion, three-time manager of the year and the eighth-winningest manager in major league history, to manage the team in next year's World Baseball Classic.
Mariners
MLB
M's Raleigh commits to Team USA for 2026 WBC
Mariners catcher Cal Raleigh, who has an AL-record 38 homers before the All-Star Game, has committed to the 2026 World Baseball Classic for the United States.
Royals
MLB
Royals' Witt to again play for U.S. in 2026 WBC
Royals shortstop Bobby Witt Jr. will again participate in the 2026 World Baseball Classic for the United States, he announced.
Braves
MLB
A. Jones to manage the Netherlands at '26 WBC
Andruw Jones, a five-time All-Star who played 17 MLB seasons, was named manager of the Netherlands for the 2026 World Baseball Classic.
Pirates
MLB
Pirates' Skenes to pitch for U.S. in 2026 WBC
Pirates pitcher Paul Skenes announced his commitment to Team USA for the 2026 World Baseball Classic, joining the Yankees' Aaron Judge, who was named captain.
Yankees
MLB
Captain America: Judge to lead U.S. at '26 WBC
Yankees slugger Aaron Judge, the reigning AL MVP, has been named the captain of Team USA when he makes his World Baseball Classic debut in 2026.
MLB
ESPN Africa to broadcast World Baseball Classic qualifiers, featuring SA
South Africa's national baseball team competes for a spot in the 2026 World Baseball Classic, and the qualifiers will be aired live on ESPN's channels in Africa.
