Team USA’s attempt to defend its World Baseball Classic title in the 2023 version of the event fell through on Tuesday night as Japan won 3-2. Mike Trout, Trea Turner, Mookie Betts, Nolan Arenado and Adam Wainwright made the USA Baseball star-studded roster.
Team USA entered the tournament with the second-best odds to win the 2023 World Baseball Classic, according to Caesars Sportsbook, behind only the Dominican Republic — a team that was edged out in pool play. The US defeated Puerto Rico to win the 2017 championship.
Below is Team USA’s lineup and schedule (complete with TV info). Some players like Bryce Harper and Clayton Kershaw originally wanted to play for Team USA but had to pull out of the event due to injury concerns.
Team USA 2023 World Baseball Classic Roster
pitchers
- Jason Adam, Rays
- Daniel Bard, Rockies
- David Bednar, Pirates
- Kyle Freeland, Rockies
- Kendall Graveman, White Sox
- Merrill Kelly, Diamondbacks
- Lance Lynn, White Sox
- Nick Martinez, Padres
- Miles Mikolas, Cardinals
- Adam Ottavino, Mets
- Ryan Pressly, Astros
- Brooks Raley, Mets
- Brady Singer, Royals
- Adam Wainwright, Cardinals
- Devin Williams, Brewer
catcher
infielder
- Pete Alonso, Mets
- Tim Anderson, White Sox
- Nolan Arenado, Cardinals
- Paul Goldschmidt, Cardinals
- Jeff McNeil, Mets
- Trea Turner, Phillies
- Bobby Witt Jr., Royals
outfield player
- Mookie Betts, Dodgers
- Cedric Mullins, Orioles
- Kyle Schwarber, Phillies
- Mike Trout, Angel
- Kyle Tucker, Astros
Team USA World Baseball Classic Schedule, Scores
All games on Fox and FS1 can be streamed on fuboTV (try for free).
- March 11: US 6, UK 2
- March 12: Mexico 11, USA 5
- March 13: USA 12, Canada 1 (F/7)
- March 15: USA 3, Colombia 1
- March 18: USA 9, Venezuela 7 (Quarterfinals)
- March 19: USA 14, Cuba 2 (semifinals)
- March 21: Japan 3, USA 2 (Championship)