Happy Wednesday everyone, we’ve got lots and lots of WBC content to get into in today’s news brief, so let’s not waste any time.
Today we’ve got Tarik Skubal sharing why he decided to leave the WBC after a single game (something he had already announced even before the Classic began), and as predicted: he’s looking out for his health in what will be the most valuable season of his career as he prepares to head into free agency next offseason. While many might not understand Skubal’s decision, it’s
both the smart and right one for him to have made to protect himself.
We’ve also got a little bit of WBC drama as some potential beef is brewing between Mariners teammates Cal Raleigh and Randy Arozarena.
Plus, a look at the 2026 Tigers’ broadcast team. Let’s jump right into it!
Detroit Tigers News
- Tarik Skubal is sticking to his initial promise that he will only pitch one game for Team USA in the WBC.
“Historically, if you look at data, almost all pitcher injuries are in spring or right after All-Star break — because you have time off and then you have a jump and spike in workload… Just being smart. I know what this season obviously means, too. The whole thing kind of played into it for sure.”
While he also said he’d be first in line to sign up for the Olympics if asked, he did admit that the choice gave him some sleepless nights. Check out Chandler Rome’s article linked above for more from Skubal.
- The Tigers announced their 2026 broadcast team and it looks like all the favorites are back.
- Some roster updates.
- Yessssss.
- Jahmai Jones and Team Korea show that their airplane celebration paid off. 축하해요!
MLB News
- Looks like the Angels will be sticking with a FanDuel broadcast this season.
- Zack Littell has signed with the Nationals.
- Jesus Luzardo has signed a 5-year extension with the Phillies.
- Why chases and whiffs don’t always equal outs.
- The Dominican Republic has some of the best hitters in the WBC, but have they really been put to the test yet?
- Some elimination scenarios for the WBC.
- Which players are most likely to take home some of the big awards this season?
- Kevin Durant was spotted wearing a signed Aaron Judge jersey while taking in a WBC game.
- One Mets prospect is ready to use the WBC as a spotlight on the kind of major league pitcher he can be.
- Shohei Ohtani didn’t even need to play in Team Japan’s last game in Tokyo to get the fans in a frenzy.
- A Czechia pitcher who is a full-time electrician by day managed to have an amazing final career game in the WBC.
- What are MLB teams thinking when theit stars are participating in the WBC?
- Francisco Lindor is optimistic he’ll be back by Opening Day.
- Bobby Witt Jr. has been so good for Team USA even Paul Skenes’ girlfriend is making memes about him.
- Things at the WBC are getting heated.
- Um, yes, I need this fish and chip ferry boat immediately.
- Equal parts creepy and hilarious.
- Is there beef between Cal Raleigh and Randy Arozarena? Raleigh apparently did not shake Arozarena’s hand after a game, leading some to speculate there was drama between the two. Not so, says Raleigh. Here’s a little more about the feud if you want details, because after it happened, Arozarena didn’t seem impressed.
