Aaron Judge and a loaded US roster hope to dethrone Ohtani’s Japan at the World Baseball Classic
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RONALD BLUMMarch 4, 2026 at 10:53 PM
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The United States, led by Aaron Judge and Bryce Harper, is aiming to win the World Baseball Classic. The US team hopes to defeat Japan, whose roster includes Shohei Ohtani and Yoshinobu Yamamoto. The World Baseball Classic is scheduled to take place in March 2026. Both teams have been preparing with exhibition games and practice sessions. Paul Skenes is expected to be a starting pitcher for the United States. The US team practiced in Scottsdale, Arizona, while Japan practiced in Tokyo and played exhibition games in Osaka.
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