US EditionPittsburgh Pirates' Paul Skenes to join Aaron Judge, Team USA at World Baseball Classic
- Pittsburgh Pirates standout Paul Skenes was announced Tuesday as a member of the United States squad competing in the upcoming 2026 World Baseball Classic, scheduled for March.
- Paul Skenes, honored as the top rookie in the National League for 2024, will join Team USA as they start pool play from March 6-11 in Houston, with additional games scheduled in Tokyo, Miami, and San Juan.
- Team USA, led by manager Mark DeRosa and captain Aaron Judge, seeks to avenge its runner-up 2023 finish against Japan in the previous WBC final.
- Skenes posted an 11-3 record with a 1.96 ERA in 23 starts last season, and DeRosa said Skenes was the first pitcher he wanted for the roster.
- Skenes conveyed his strong enthusiasm for representing Team USA, saying that if given the opportunity to participate, he would eagerly accept without hesitation.
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Pirates ace Paul Skenes is joining Team USA for World Baseball Classic
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