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The 2026 World Baseball Classic rosters will be officially finalized and revealed on MLB Network on Feb. 5. With just a few days left before the big reveal, one name is still missing from Team USA’s roster: Los Angeles
Following the Americans’ first win in the World Baseball Classic in 2017, there was increased interest among big league stars to represent the States on this stage in '23. And after a close defeat at the hands of Japan in the '23 final,
Skubal joins Skenes and Ryan to give Team USA an impressive rotation. He's coming off consecutive Cy Young Award victories, having most recently compiled a 187 ERA+ and a 6.5 Wins Above Replacement, and will be entering his walk year once his WBC commitments conclude.
MLB announced complete rosters for all 20 teams in the World Baseball Classic will be revealed Thursday, Feb. 7 at 7:00 p.m. ET.
If you’ve ever complained that the U.S. treats the World Baseball Classic like extended spring training, congratulations: Team USA appears to have heard you. The early commitments for 2026 look like a cheat code – power,
Puerto Rico has long been a baseball power on the international scene and finished as runner-up in the WBC in both 2017 and 2013. As for the 2026 tournament, the United States is widely regarded as the favorites going in with a roster that includes the likes of Aaron Judge, Bobby Witt Jr., Tarik Skubal, Paul Skenes, and others.
The World Baseball Classic aims to bring together the best baseball talent in the world, but that dream won't fully be reality in 2026.
Venezuela is shaping up to have one of the best rosters at the 2026 World Baseball Classic, but who will join captain Salvador Perez in the upcoming tournament? On Thursday, it was announced that Ronald Acuña Jr.
Highlighted by five different generations of Red Raiders, the inclusion of Jace (2020-22) and Josh Jung (2017-19), as well alumni like Steven Smith
The preseason SEC baseball predictions have not yet been released, but coach Skip Johnson has to, at least, like his lineup in 2026.