The 2026 World Baseball Classic continues on Monday, March 16 as the best players on the planet face off for the first time since 2023. Three-time champion Japan went undefeated to win the last WBC title three years ago and returns another stellar roster. It’ll have to contend with a USA team featuring Aaron Judge and Paul Skenes seeking its first WBC title since 2017.
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