Category: Team USA in the 2023 World Baseball Classic

U.S. Faces Canada in Must-Win Game in World Baseball Classic

PHOENIX—A must-win situation arrived early for the United States in the World Baseball Classic. The loss to Mexico on Sunday night in front of a capacity crowd in Phoenix put the U.S. in a precarious position. A loss to Canada in Monday’s night Pool C game would leave the Americans needing a win Wednesday against…


Mark DeRosa to Manage Team USA in World Baseball Classic

Retired major leaguer Mark DeRosa will manage Team USA in the 2023 World Baseball Classic. USA Baseball announced his hiring on Friday. DeRosa, now 47, began his major league career with the Braves in 1998 and spent seven seasons in Atlanta. He had shorter stints with the Texas Rangers, Chicago Cubs, the Cleveland franchise, St….