The Latest Breaking News from Mark DeRosa

Clayton Kershaw Had Funny Line About Potentially Facing Shohei Ohtani in WBC

Clayton Kershaw announced he will pitch in the World Baseball Classic on Thursday.

Sports Illustrated · Jan 15

MLB Analysts Declare Early Victor, Loser of Brewers-White Sox Trade

Christmas came early for Andrew Vaughn in the form of the trade from the White Sox to the Brewers. Aaron Civale? Not so much.

Sports Illustrated · Jun 13, 2025

Aaron Judge Saluted Military in Reaction to World Baseball Classic Captaincy

The Yankees' Aaron Judge saluted the military while reacting to news that he was named Team USA's captain for the 2026 World Baseball Classic.

Sports Illustrated · Apr 14, 2025

Japan beat USA in thrilling World Baseball Classic final as Shohei Ohtani continues ascendancy to mega stardom

Japan were named the world champions of baseball after edging the USA in an enthralling World Baseball Classic in Miami.

Evening Standard · Mar 22, 2023

Japan triumphs over USA in World Baseball Classic

MIAMI: Shohei Ohtani struck out Mike Trout in a showdown between two of the game’s best players to seal Japan’s 3-2 victory over the United States in a riveting World Baseball Classic (WBC) final on Tuesday.

Bangkok Post · Mar 22, 2023

So Much for America’s Pastime. The Heart of Baseball Is in Japan Now.

A full-strength roster, rabid support from fans, and players who were willing to push their bodies to the limit combined for a deserving WBC champion.

Sports Illustrated · Mar 22, 2023

Shohei Ohtani fans his Angels teammate as Japan tops U.S. 3-2 for baseball title

Shohei Ohtani fanned LA Angels teammate Mike Trout for the final out in a matchup the baseball world wanted to see, leading Japan over the defending champion U.S. for the World Baseball Classic title.

WEKU · Mar 22, 2023

Japan shuts down Team USA bats to claim third World Baseball Classic championship

MIAMI — Team USA manager Mark DeRosa felt confident in his team’s lineup no matter who would throw for Japan on Tuesday night.

Miami Herald · Mar 22, 2023

The Cuba-USA Baseball Rivalry Is Not What It Used to Be

In what was once the most hot-blooded, geopolitical-infused hardball rivalry on the planet, the Cuba-USA baseball clash has devolved into a tepid mismatch.

Sports Illustrated · Mar 20, 2023

Trea Turner’s Surprising Power Surge Boosts U.S. Into WBC Finals

Team USA’s last hitter in the lineup finished his phenomenal weekend with two more home runs against Cuba to help the Americans advance.

Sports Illustrated · Mar 20, 2023