World Baseball Classic

Carlos Cortes batting for the Athletics in Spring Training 2026
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Carlos Cortes Embraces Chance to Represent Puerto Rico in World Baseball Classic

Carlos Cortes Takes Puerto Rico Pride into World Baseball Classic MESA, Ariz. — When Carlos Cortes learned he’d been selected for Team Puerto Rico in the World Baseball Classic, his first emotion wasn’t about his career. It was about what it meant for his family. “I was very proud, very excited for my family,” Cortes […]

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Nolan McLean
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Nolan McLean is Set to Join Team USA

Righty Nolan McLean confirmed that he is ready to join Team USA for the World Baseball Classic during a press conference on Wednesday at the New York Mets spring training facility. He added that he felt “pretty good” getting back on the mound after dealing with vertigo this past weekend. “Almost too loose at times, […]

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Denzel Clarke on Athletics team photo day
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“Hungry to Get After It”: Denzel Clarke on Representing Canada, the WBC, and Playing for Ernie Whitt

Denzel Clarke Eyes Breakthrough in World Baseball Classic with Canada MESA, Ariz. — Growing up, Athletics center fielder Denzel Clarke watched Team Canada with the same awe most kids reserve for superheroes. Whether it was the men’s Olympic hockey team or the national baseball team on the world stage, Clarke felt that. Those images shaped […]

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In a day filled with World Baseball Classic exhibition games across baseball, Orioles players showed out in international competition.
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Orioles Players Excel in International Exhibition Games

Tuesday’s slate of games included several World Baseball Classic exhibition games between big-league clubs and international teams before the tournament officially starts on Thursday, March 5. There were more than a few Baltimore Orioles who showed off in these early spring exhibitions. The Orioles saw seven players across five international teams preparing for the tournament […]

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Texas Rangers righty Cal Quantrill pitching while he was with the Atlanta Braves
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Rangers Righty Cal Quantrill Eyeing WBC stage, Embracing Chance to Play for His Dad — and with Denzel Clarke

Rangers Righty Cal Quantrill Eyeing WBC Stage Texas Rangers right-hander Cal Quantrill wasn’t thrilled with his latest Cactus League outing, but he’s not sounding any alarms with the World Baseball Classic on deck. “Obviously, it’s not good enough yet,” Quantrill said after his start. “It’s February. I’ve been doing this for a long time. I’ll […]

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Roman Anthony Added to Team USA for WBC

Boston Red Sox standout outfielder Roman Anthony, pending a physical, will be added to Team USA for the World Baseball Classic. He will be the injury replacement for Arizona Diamondbacks outfielder Corbin Carroll. He will be out for three months due to surgery to repair a broken bone in his right hand. Manager Mark DeRosa […]

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Once again, Aaron Judge is on the cover of MLB The Show 26. He is the second player in the game's history to be featured more than once.
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MLB The Show 26 Reveals Aaron Judge Cover

New York Yankees Captain Aaron Judge will once again appear as the cover athlete for MLB The Show 26, announced on Tuesday. In doing so, Judge further cements his status as a fan favorite on and off the field. This is his second appearance on the MLB The Show cover. Notably, he is the second […]

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David Bednar became the second New York Yankee to commit to Team USA for the 2026 WBC on Thursday, joining Aaron Judge on the roster.
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David Bednar Joins Team USA for 2026 World Baseball Classic

New York Yankees closer David Bednar announced his commitment to Team USA on Thursday for the 2026 World Baseball Classic. Bednar joins Yankee outfielder and reigning American League MVP Aaron Judge as the second Yankee to commit to Team USA. Acquired at the 2025 trade deadline from the Pittsburgh Pirates, Bednar was a welcome addition […]

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