Tag: 2026 World Baseball Classic

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…

Dodgers News: Alex Vesia ‘Under Consideration’ To Make Team USA Roster For 2026 World Baseball Classic

With the 2025 MLB season in the rearview, more commitments for the 2026 World Baseball Classic are beginning to come in droves. The Los Angeles Dodgers have their first representative on Team USA, with Will Smith being named to the…

Dodgers News: Will Smith Named To Team USA Roster For 2026 World Baseball Classic

Los Angeles Dodgers All-Star Will Smith was among the players named to the Team USA roster on Tuesday for the 2026 World Baseball Classic. Smith is joined by Philadelphia Phillies slugger Kyle Schwarber, Milwaukee Brewers second baseman Brice Turang and…

Dodgers Rumors: Roki Sasaki On Preliminary Team Japan Roster For 2026 World Baseball Classic

Although the Los Angeles Dodgers will have a more traditional Spring Training in 2026 due to not beginning the regular season internationally, it is going to include some of their players participating in the World Baseball Classic. At present, only…

Dodgers ‘Support’ Shohei Ohtani, Yoshinobu Yamamoto & Roki Sasaki In World Baseball Classic Despite Some Concern

Shohei Ohtani became the first confirmed Los Angeles Dodgers participant for the 2026 World Baseball Classic that begins in spring. The two-way star will again play for Team Japan as they look to repeat as champions in the international competition.…