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Team USA’s Full Schedule for the 2026 World Baseball Classic

The full schedule for the United States in the 2026 World Baseball Classic, along with Team USA’s full roster and history in the event.

Sports Illustrated · Mar 5

The World Baseball Classic Has Finally Captured Team USA’s Full Attention

Losing the 2023 final to Japan has raised the stakes for the best American players this time around.

Sports Illustrated · Mar 5

Aaron Judge and a loaded US roster hope to dethrone Ohtani's Japan at the World Baseball Classic

Aaron Judge will captain a loaded U.S. roster at the World Baseball Classic

The Independent UK · Mar 4

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SI:AM | Everything You Need to Know About the World Baseball Classic

The international tournament begins on Wednesday, seeking to build on a thrilling 2023 edition.

Sports Illustrated · Mar 4

Team USA Reveals Impressive Starting Rotation for World Baseball Classic

Star-studded group includes Tarik Skubal and Paul Skenes.

Sports Illustrated · Mar 3

Ranking Projected MLB Opening Day Starters

A top-level ace can decide a playoff series. Which teams would be in best position to win Game 1 of a playoff series if the postseason started today?

Sports Illustrated · Mar 3

Five Obstacles That Could Stop Team USA From Winning the World Baseball Classic

The Americans are the favorites to take home gold, but it’s far from a done deal.

Sports Illustrated · Mar 2

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Jesús Luzardo Snubbed Team USA WBC Invite, Pledges Loyalty to Venezuela

Jesús Luzardo turned down an offer to pitch for Team USA at the 2026 World Baseball Classic, saying he’d only pitch for Venezuela.

Sports Illustrated · Feb 27

Paul Skenes Reveals How Many Starts He'll Make in World Baseball Classic

Skenes expects to take on a bigger workload for Team USA than his fellow rotation mate Tarik Skubal.

Sports Illustrated · Feb 25

Tarik Skubal Explains Why He Will Only Make One World Baseball Classic Start

Detroit Tigers ace reveals his approach to the upcoming World Baseball Classic.

Sports Illustrated · Feb 24

MLBPA Releases Statement on Tony Clark’s Controversial Resignation

An internal investigation revealed that Clark had an inappropriate relationship with his sister-in-law, who was hired by the union in 2023.

Sports Illustrated · Feb 18

Three World Baseball Classic Contenders Capable of Toppling Team USA

The U.S. roster is absolutely loaded, but there are three contenders with a real shot to top the Americans for the title.

Sports Illustrated · Feb 6

Guardians’ Emmanuel Clase Alleged to Have Rigged Pitches in at Least 48 Games

Clase and fellow Cleveland pitcher Luis Ortiz were both indicted on charges in November.

Sports Illustrated · Feb 6

Projecting Team USA’s World Baseball Classic Lineup, Pitching Rotation

With the roster revealed, here is what Team USA's batting order and pitching rotation could look like in the World Baseball Classic.

Sports Illustrated · Feb 6

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Sports Illustrated · Feb 5

Tigers Embrace a New Way to Build a Star-Studded Rotation

Detroit is set to pay Framber Valdez and Tarik Skubal roughly $70 million this year after a whirlwind 24 hours that cemented the club’s approach to this season.

Sports Illustrated · Feb 5

Tarik Skubal Wins Arbitration Case Against Tigers, Shatters Previous Salary Record

Tarik Skubal won his arbitration case against the Detroit Tigers and will make $32 million in 2026. The Tigers had proposed a $19 million salary.

Sports Illustrated · Feb 5

Tigers Sign Framber Valdez to Lucrative Deal Amid Tarik Skubal Arbitration Fight

Detroit’s pitching staff has reportedly received a major upgrade.

Sports Illustrated · Feb 4

SI:AM | College Basketball’s Most Surprising Undefeated Team

Miami (Ohio) gutted out a road win over Buffalo to improve to 23–0 on the season.

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Sports Illustrated · Feb 4

Tarik Skubal Is Primed to Revolutionize MLB’s Salary System

The Tigers ace enters Wednesday’s arbitration hearing with the goal of setting a precedent for players in their final season before free agency.

Sports Illustrated · Feb 2

Preseason Dark Horses for Each Major 2026 MLB Award Race

The MVP, Cy Young and Rookie of the Year races all have distinguished favorites to take home hardware this year. But there are other worthy candidates.

Sports Illustrated · Jan 30

Picking the Most Logical Destinations for Five Major MLB Trade Candidates

Tarik Skubal is just one of several big names who could move before Opening Day.

Sports Illustrated · Jan 22

Freddy Peralta Trade Grades: Mets Find Their Ace in Four-Player Deal

Peralta goes to the Mets after going 17–6 with a 2.70 ERA for the Brewers in 2025.

Sports Illustrated · Jan 9

Tarik Skubal, Tigers Historically Far Apart in Salary Arbitration for 2026 Season

Detroit and its star pitcher reportedly have two wildly different figures in mind.

Sports Illustrated · Dec 19, 2025

Each National League Team’s Biggest Remaining Need

With more than half of Sports Illustrated’s top 50 MLB free agents still unsigned, there’s still plenty of talent on the market—and a whole lot of teams with gl

Sports Illustrated · Dec 19, 2025

Team USA's Projected World Baseball Classic Rotation After Tarik Skubal Joins Mix

Skubal on Thursday joined a star-studded Team USA pitching rotation.

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