Angels’ Mike Trout eager to deal with ‘unfinished business’ in WBC
- Aaron Judge, the New York Yankees star, will captain Team USA at the 2026 World Baseball Classic.
- Judge succeeds Mike Trout, who led Team USA to the gold-medal game in the 2023 WBC.
- Manager Mark DeRosa chose Judge with Mike Trout's endorsement, seeing him as the right leader.
- Judge expressed gratitude for the honor, referencing the sacrifices made for the country.
- Judge's leadership aims to help Team USA win, hoping to defeat the three-time champion Japan.
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Angels’ Mike Trout eager to deal with ‘unfinished business’ in WBC
ARLINGTON, Texas — Mike Trout is already excited for next year’s World Baseball Classic. Although the Angels star still can’t officially say that he’ll be a part of Team USA next year, he left little doubt with his comments on Tuesday. “I want to, for sure,” Trout said. “I expect to, for sure. A lot of unfinished business. No doubt.” The 2023 WBC ended with the USA losing to Japan, with Trout striking out against then-Angels teammate Shohei Ohta…
Yankees’ Aaron Judge named captain of Team USA at 2026 World Baseball Classic
Team USA manager Mark DeRosa announced on MLB Network that Aaron Judge has been named captain of Team USA for the 2026 World Baseball Classic. This marks the Yankees star’s debut in the tournament, after he sat out in 2023 due to free agency. Judge expressed his excitement about the opportunity to represent the United States: “Just getting a chance to represent this country, what this country means to me. Honestly, every game, during the nationa…
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