Tag: 2026 World Baseball Classic

Six Dodgers Make 2026 World Baseball Classic Rosters

Final rosters for the 2026 World Baseball Classic were announced, and they include six Los Angeles Dodgers represented among the 20 teams participating in the tournament. Shohei Ohtani is joined on Samurai Japan by Yoshinobu Yamamoto, while Will Smith (USA),…

2026 Dodgers Spring Training: Key Dates Before Dodger Stadium Opener

The Los Angeles Dodgers' repeat title defense officially kicks off on Feb. 13 when pitchers and catchers report to Camelback Ranch for their first workout. The Dodgers' first full-squad workout will take place just a few days later on Tuesday,…

Dodgers Rumors: Shohei Ohtani Wasn’t Insured To Pitch In 2026 World Baseball Classic

Shohei Ohtani is returning to Samurai Japan for the 2026 World Baseball Classic, but it was recently revealed that he will only be serving as the team's designated hitter in the international tournament. Ar DodgerFest, Dodgers manager Dave Roberts shared…

Dodgers News: Miguel Rojas ‘Disappointed’ By World Baseball Classic Insurance Policies

The Los Angeles Dodgers are set to be represented by just five players in the 2026 World Baseball Classic, but several others at least considered the possibility of participating. Miguel Rojas, who is entering his final season with the Dodgers…

Dodgers News: Edwin Díaz Joining Puerto Rico For 2026 World Baseball Classic

Edwin Díaz became the latest Los Angeles Dodgers player to announce he will participate in the 2026 World Baseball Classic. Díaz will join Team Puerto Rico for the third time in his career. He becomes the fifth Dodger to be…

Dodgers Decided Against Roki Sasaki Pitching In 2026 World Baseball Classic

Shohei Ohtani and Yoshinobu Yamamoto are set to represent Samurai Japan in the 2026 World Baseball Classic, but they won't be joined by Los Angeles Dodgers teammate Roki Sasaki this time around. Sasaki pitched for Team Japan in the 2023…

Dodgers News: Shohei Ohtani Not Pitching In 2026 World Baseball Classic

Shohei Ohtani is among the Los Angeles Dodgers participating in the 2026 World Baseball Classic as he will represent Samurai Japan alongside Yoshinobu Yamamoto. Ohtani flashed his two-way abilities in the 2023 WBC, but will only serve as Team Japan's…

Dodgers News: Andy Ibáñez Decides Against Playing In 2026 World Baseball Classic

The Los Angeles Dodgers are set to be represented by several players in the 2026 World Baseball Classic, including Clayton Kershaw and Will Smith on Team USA and Shohei Ohtani and Yoshinobu Yamamoto on Team Japan. Roki Sasaki considered being…

Dodgers News: Yoshinobu Yamamoto Pitching For Team Japan In 2026 World Baseball Classic

Samurai Japan announced their roster for the 2026 World Baseball Classic, which includes Los Angeles Dodgers teammates Shohei Ohtani and Yoshinobu Yamamoto. Ohtani previously announced that he would return to Team Japan for the international tournament, but Yamamoto's availability had…

Dodgers News: Clayton Kershaw Not Going To Face Shohei Ohtani In WBC

Clayton Kershaw's Major League career with the Los Angeles Dodgers came to a close after 18 seasons, but he'll be lacing up his cleats one final time for Team USA in the 2026 World Baseball Classic before fully retiring from…

Clayton Kershaw Explains Decision To Join Team USA In 2026 World Baseball Classic

Clayton Kershaw officially retired after 18 seasons with the Los Angeles Dodgers, but he will pitch at least one more time in a competitive setting. The left-hander was named to the Team USA roster for the 2026 World Baseball Classic,…

Dodgers News: Andy Pages Decides Against Playing In 2026 World Baseball Classic

The Los Angeles Dodgers will be represented at the 2026 World Baseball Classic, with three players currently set to make their country's roster. Clayton Kershaw and Will Smith are suiting up for Team USA, while Shohei Ohtani is joining Team…