From the moment Mike Trout swung through strike three against then-teammate Shohei Ohtani to hand Japan the crown in the 2023 World Baseball Classic, Team USA manager Mark DeRosa has had his mind on vengeance.

The sixth edition of the World Baseball Classic will be played in March 2026, three years after a thrilling 2023 finale between USA and Japan. That, of course, ended when Shohei Ohtani struck out then-Angels teammate Mike Trout.

One of the stars of the New York Yankees will not be participating in the World Baseball Classic. Pitcher Max Fried was invited by Team USA manager Mark

Brice Turang will man second base for Team USA in next spring’s World Baseball Classic, the latest quantum leap for a 26-year-old on the ascent who has become critical to the Brewers’ hopes of remaining atop the NL Central next season.

The Red Sox don’t anticipate ace Garrett Crochet or star rookie Roman Anthony participating in the World Baseball Classic in the spring. Regardless, Boston will be well-represented in the tournament.

Byron Buxton’s 2025 resurgence continues to pay dividends, and this time, the spotlight is coming from the international stage. According to reporter Francys Romero, Buxton has been included on Team USA’s preliminary roster for the 2026 World Baseball Classic.

World Baseball Classic, Inc. announced today that the Dominican Republic National Team will play a two-game series with the Detroit Tigers as part of the 2026 Spring Training schedule, with the March