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Newsweek
15-05-2025
- Sport
- Newsweek
Several MLB Stars Make WBC Participation Announcements
Based on facts, either observed and verified firsthand by the reporter, or reported and verified from knowledgeable sources. Newsweek AI is in beta. Translations may contain inaccuracies—please refer to the original content. The last at-bat of the 2023 World Baseball Classic between Mike Trout and Shohei Ohtani was the perfect way to end it. Two of the best players in the game facing off against each other with the whole world watching was perfect. Ohtani got the upper hand and finished the event with a strikeout of Trout, to secure the championship for team Japan. The event will be the center of attention next year, and several stars want to participate in it when it rolls back around. NEW YORK, NY - APRIL 14: 2026 WBC Team USA Captain Aaron Judge #99 of the New York Yankees and Team USA manager Mark DeRosa speak to the media before the game against the Kansas... NEW YORK, NY - APRIL 14: 2026 WBC Team USA Captain Aaron Judge #99 of the New York Yankees and Team USA manager Mark DeRosa speak to the media before the game against the Kansas City Royals at Yankee Stadium on April 14, 2025 in New York, New York. More NewBy now, most fans have probably seen that outfielder Aaron Judge and starting pitcher Paul Skenes will headline Team USA. Other teams are starting to come together with recent announcements from several players. New York Mets superstar Juan Soto announced that he will represent the Dominican Republic. Soto represented the country in the 2023 WBC as well and performed at an extremely high level. In four games during the WBC, he collected five hits, including a home run and an RBI, scored six runs, and posted an impressive 1.500 OPS. If he produces anywhere near that level again next year, the DR will have a great chance of reaching the finals. Juan Soto announces he will play for team Dominican Republic in the 2026 WBC 🇩🇴 — B/R Walk-Off (@BRWalkoff) May 14, 2025 Kansas City Royals first baseman Vinnie Pasquantino will return and represent Italy for the second consecutive WBC. He underperformed a bit in 2023, going just 4-for-20 at the plate. He was joined in 2023 by other major leaguers, Nicky Lopez, David Fletcher, Miles Mastrobouni and Andre Pallante and Sal Frelick. None of those three have made announcements yet, and it will be interesting to see if they all decide to run it back. The Pasquatch goes international! Vinnie Pasquantino has announced that he will play for Team Italy in the 2026 World Baseball Classic! — Kansas City Royals (@Royals) May 7, 2025 Seattle Mariners closer Andres Muñoz was another player to make an announcement surrounding his WBC status. Muñoz announced he would represent Mexico in the WBC, marking his first appearance in the event. He underwent ankle surgery during the 2022 offseason that forced him to miss the event in 2023. Muñoz has been the best reliever in baseball this season, as he has still not allowed an earned run through 19 appearances so far this season. Andrés Muñoz announces he will play for Team Mexico in the 2026 WBC 🇲🇽 — B/R Walk-Off (@BRWalkoff) May 14, 2025 More MLB: Clayton Kershaw Breaks Silence on Retirement Ahead of Highly Anticipated Return
Fox News
13-05-2025
- Sport
- Fox News
Team USA adds Pirates' ace Paul Skenes to World Baseball Classic roster
The 2026 World Baseball Classic is less than a year away, and Team USA's roster is shaping up. First, they announced that Mark DeRosa would return as manager. Then, Aaron Judge, in his first-ever WBC appearance, was named as the team's captain. And now, Team USA has itself a starting pitcher. Pittsburgh Pirates' phenom Paul Skenes was announced by MLB as the latest player to commit to the international tournament. Skenes, who won't even turn 23 years old until May 29, is in his second season in the majors. The Pirates selected him first-overall in the June 2023 MLB Draft, and Skenes was in the bigs less than a year later. He ended up winning National League Rookie of the Year honors in 2024 after posting a 1.96 ERA across 133 innings and 23 starts, while striking out 11.5 batters per nine. Skenes punched out one-third of the batters he faced last summer, and over half of the balls in play against him were grounders: that 1.96 ERA didn't come out of nowhere, it was earned with his performance. In 2025, Skenes kicked off the year by becoming the fastest-ever starter selected No. 1 in the MLB Draft to make an Opening Day start, per Sarah Langs. While Skenes has struggled a bit more in his sophomore campaign — he's striking out just under 25% of batters, and his walks are ever-so-slightly up — this is all relative. He's still managing an ERA of 2.63 through his first nine starts, and has once again managed to keep the ball in the park and regularly on the ground. Team USA was placed in Pool B in the tournament, alongside Mexico, Italy, Great Britain, and Brazil. Their first game in the 2026 tournament will be played on March 6, at Daikin Park against Brazil. Mark your calendars, as it's likely going to be the most significant start of Skenes' career to that point. Want great stories delivered right to your inbox? Create or log in to your FOX Sports account, and follow leagues, teams and players to receive a personalized newsletter daily!
New York Times
13-05-2025
- Sport
- New York Times
Pirates' Paul Skenes to pitch for Team USA in 2026 World Baseball Classic
Paul Skenes will join Team USA for the 2026 World Baseball Classic, the Pittsburgh Pirates pitcher announced Tuesday on MLB Network. 'When I was coming through high school, the thing I thought I was going to be doing right now is flying jets, rather than playing in major-league baseball stadiums against the best of the best,' Skenes, the 2024 National League Rookie of the Year, said. Advertisement 'I've gotten the chance to wear USA across my chest a couple times. I've gotten to wear it in a couple different fashions — in camo and in a baseball uniform. As a fan of the game, watching the previous World Baseball Classics, I was like, 'If I ever get the chance to do this, I'm never saying no.'' "If I ever get the chance to do this I'm never saying no…" Paul Skenes is ALL IN for Team USA 🇺🇸 — MLB Network (@MLBNetwork) May 13, 2025 Skenes, 22, made his major-league debut last season after a dominant collegiate career with the Air Force Academy and LSU. Upon debuting in Pittsburgh, Skenes quickly became one of the biggest names in baseball. He has a 2.16 ERA and a 7.3 WAR, recording 223 strikeouts in his first 32 MLB starts. U.S. manager Mark DeRosa compared recruiting Skenes to 'going big-game hunting.' If the team reaches the WBC championship game, Skenes is the pitcher DeRosa said he hopes to hand the ball to. 'I said to him, 'Paul, I'm gonna try to build a dream team. And if I'm building a dream team, you're in the starting rotation,' Team USA manager Mark DeRosa told Skenes on Tuesday. 'Your words were, 'I'm in.'' The New York Yankees' Aaron Judge will serve as Team USA's captain during the tournament. DeRosa is entering his second WBC as Team USA's manager. His first stint was in 2023, when the United States finished second to Japan, led by Shohei Ohtani. The 2026 WBC will run March 5-17. Team USA starts play in Houston, as part of a pool that includes Brazil, Great Britain, Mexico and Italy. Skenes' Pirates are 14-28, one of the worst records in MLB. The team fired manager Derek Shelton on Thursday after a seven-game losing streak and promoted bench coach Don Kelly as his replacement. Skenes is 3-4 on the season with a 2.63 ERA in 54 2/3 innings entering Tuesday.
Fox Sports
13-05-2025
- Sport
- Fox Sports
Team USA adds Pirates' ace Paul Skenes to World Baseball Classic roster
The 2026 World Baseball Classic is less than a year away, and Team USA's roster is shaping up. First, they announced that Mark DeRosa would return as manager. Then, Aaron Judge, in his first-ever WBC appearance, was named as the team's captain . And now, Team USA has itself a starting pitcher. Pittsburgh Pirates' phenom Paul Skenes was announced by MLB as the latest player to commit to the international tournament. Skenes, who won't even turn 23 years old until May 29, is in his second season in the majors. The Pirates selected him first-overall in the June 2023 MLB Draft, and Skenes was in the bigs less than a year later. He ended up winning National League Rookie of the Year honors in 2024 after posting a 1.96 ERA across 133 innings and 23 starts, while striking out 11.5 batters per nine. Skenes punched out one-third of the batters he faced last summer, and over half of the balls in play against him were grounders: that 1.96 ERA didn't come out of nowhere, it was earned with his performance. In 2025, Skenes kicked off the year by becoming the fastest-ever starter selected No. 1 in the MLB Draft to make an Opening Day start, per Sarah Langs. While Skenes has struggled a bit more in his sophomore campaign — he's striking out just under 25% of batters, and his walks are ever-so-slightly up — this is all relative. He's still managing an ERA of 2.63 through his first nine starts, and has once again managed to keep the ball in the park and regularly on the ground. Team USA was placed in Pool B in the tournament, alongside Mexico, Italy, Great Britain, and Brazil. Their first game in the 2026 tournament will be played on March 6, at Daikin Park against Brazil. Mark your calendars, as it's likely going to be the most significant start of Skenes' career to that point. Want great stories delivered right to your inbox? Create or log in to your FOX Sports account , and follow leagues, teams and players to receive a personalized newsletter daily! recommended Get more from Major League Baseball Follow your favorites to get information about games, news and more
Time of India
30-04-2025
- Sport
- Time of India
Jorge Polanco carries entire offence as Mariners edge past Angels
Jorge Polanco carries entire offence as Mariners edge past Angels (Image Source: X) Jorge Polanco had a great game for the Seattle Mariners . In their win against the Los Angeles Angels , he brought in all five runs for his team. It was a special game for him and a huge assist for the Mariners. Jorge Polanco has started the season strong, and the fans and pundits are taking note of the shift in how he plays. One major adjustment? He has shut down his batting stance, and it's going incredibly well. Jorge Polanco's bat powers Mariners to victory The Mariners required offense, and Jorge Polanco provided them with all of it. In the match against the Angels, he was the sole Mariners player to drive home runs. He ended up on five RBIs (runs batted in), and those were the only runs the team ran in the victory. by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like 10 Mysterious Photos That Cannot Be Explained True Edition Undo Jorge Polanco has been on fire at the plate lately. He appears confident, and his hits are solid and timely. His five RBIs indicate how much he is worth to this lineup currently. Fans were excited to see him come through, particularly when the rest of the team wasn't doing much. Fans and journalists cheered Jorge Polanco's play on social media. Other people are already referring to him as the team's most crucial player for this month. The victory assisted the Mariners in remaining competitive in the challenging AL West. Jorge Polanco's new stance brings big results Baseball analyst and former player Mark DeRosa picked up on something unusual about Jorge Polanco's swing this season. He indicated that Jorge Polanco adjusted his batting stance slightly, he now stands more "closed off." That is, his front foot is directed more toward the plate. This change allows him to see the ball better and remain more balanced. It's a clever thing that many good hitters do to get better. Mark DeRosa explained that the change is allowing Jorge Polanco to hit the ball harder and more frequently. It's apparent Jorge Polanco is giving it all on the field, and it's working out. If he continues hitting this way, he might be one of the best hitters in the league this year. Mariners fans have every right to be thrilled. Also Read: Minnesota Twins Deal 2B Jorge Polanco To Seattle Mariners
