Tag: 2026 World Baseball Classic

Alex Bregman, Brad Keller Join Team USA Roster For 2026 World Baseball Classic

The commitments for Team USA have continued to roll in this week since it was announced Clayton Kershaw was joining the roster for the 2026 World Baseball Classic. That since has been followed by Alex Bregman announcing his intention to…

Dodgers News: Clayton Kershaw Joins Team USA Roster For 2026 World Baseball Classic

Clayton Kershaw is already coming out of retirement as he was named to the Team USA roster for the 2026 World Baseball Classic. It's going to mark Kershaw's first time participating in the tournament after a failed attempt in 2023.…

Byron Buxton, Ernie Clement, Gabe Speier & Griffin Jax Join Team USA Roster For 2026 World Baseball Classic

Minnesota Twins star Byron Buxton, Ernie Clement of the Toronto Blue Jays, Seattle Mariners reliever Gabe Speier and Tampa Bay Rays' Griffin Jax were the latest players named to the Team USA roster for the 2026 World Baseball Classic. Each…

Dodgers News: Freddie Freeman Withdraws From Team Canada In World Baseball Classic

Freddie Freeman planned to be among the Los Angeles Dodgers players set to participate in the 2026 World Baseball Classic as he committed to Team Canada. Freeman has twice played for Team Canada in the WBC, first in 2017 and…

Phillies’ Bryce Harper Commits To Team USA Roster For 2026 World Baseball Classic

Philadelphia Phillies All-Star Bryce Harper announced on social media that he is joining the Team USA roster for the 2026 World Baseball Classic. “Put the colors on my chest for the 1st time when I was 15. No other feeling…

Dodgers News: Mookie Betts Not Playing For Team USA In 2026 World Baseball Classic

The World Baseball Classic is returning in 2026, and the Los Angeles Dodgers already have two players committed to the tournament. Shohei Ohtani was the first to announce his intention to play for Team Japan, and Will Smith shared he…

Tarik Skubal & Mason Miller Among New Players Named To Team USA Roster For 2026 World Baseball Classic

Detroit Tigers ace Tarik Skubal and San Diego Padres closer Mason Miller were the latest players named to the Team USA roster for the 2026 World Baseball Classic. They joined New York Mets teammates Clay Holmes and Nolan McLean, Minnesota…

Yoshinobu Yamamoto Remains Hopeful Of Pitching For Team Japan In 2026 World Baseball Classic

While the Los Angeles Dodgers aren't scheduled to start a new season internationally for the first time since 2023, Spring Training is still going to have a wrinkle because of the 2026 World Baseball Classic. Like in previous years, the…

Dodgers News: Andrew Friedman Had ‘Great Conversation’ With Samurai Japan Officials About World Baseball Classic

Several Los Angeles Dodgers players are expected to participate in the 2026 World Baseball Classic, including Shohei Ohtani, who is returning to lead Team Japan. Yoshinobu Yamamoto figures to be named to the Samurai Japan roster as well, while Roki…

Freddie Freeman Hopes To Play For Team Canada In 2026 World Baseball Classic

Will Smith became the second confirmed Los Angeles Dodgers participant in the 2026 World Baseball as he was named to the Team USA roster on Tuesday. Smith joins Shohei Ohtani, who previously announced that he will play for Team Japan…

Dodgers Prefer Shohei Ohtani Limits World Baseball Classic Role To DH For Team Japan

Shohei Ohtani is among the Los Angeles Dodgers players who will participate in the 2026 World Baseball Classic. The four-time MVP is again playing for Team Japan as the country looks to repeat as champions in the international competition. Ohtani…

Dodgers News: Teoscar Hernández Decides Against Playing In 2026 World Baseball Classic

The World Baseball Classic returns in 2026, giving players across MLB the opportunity to represent their country for the first time in three years. Many players view it as an honor to play for their country, and they take time…