{"id":26671,"date":"2025-12-18T13:49:12","date_gmt":"2025-12-18T17:49:12","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.red94.net\/news\/world-baseball-classic-2026-team-usa-adds-tarik-skubal-to-star-studded-rotation-thats-got-opponents-worried\/"},"modified":"2025-12-18T13:49:27","modified_gmt":"2025-12-18T17:49:27","slug":"58947-world-baseball-classic-2026-team-usa-adds-tarik-skubal-to-star-studded-rotation","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.red94.net\/news\/58947-world-baseball-classic-2026-team-usa-adds-tarik-skubal-to-star-studded-rotation\/","title":{"rendered":"World Baseball Classic 2026 Team USA adds Tarik Skubal to star-studded rotation that’s got opponents worried"},"content":{"rendered":"

Tarik Skubal<\/b> just committed to pitch for Team USA in the 2026 World Baseball Classic, joining an elite rotation that’s making international competitors seriously nervous. The Detroit Tigers’ dominant ace and back-to-back Cy Young Award winner<\/b> announced his participation Thursday alongside reliever Mason Miller<\/b>. With Paul Skenes<\/b> already locked in as the National League’s reigning Cy Young winner, Team USA’s pitching staff is shaping up to be historically dominant.<\/p>\n

\n

\ud83d\udd25 Quick Facts<\/h3>\n
    \n
  • Tarik Skubal<\/b> and Mason Miller<\/b> committed to Team USA on December 18, 2025<\/li>\n
  • Skubal won back-to-back AL Cy Young Awards<\/b> in 2024 and 2025 with the Tigers<\/li>\n
  • Paul Skenes<\/b> (Cy Young winner) headlines starting rotation alongside Skubal<\/li>\n
  • USA Baseball’s roster includes superstars Aaron Judge, Cal Raleigh, Bobby Witt Jr., and Kyle Schwarber<\/b><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n

    World Baseball Classic 2026 Gets an Elite Pitching Rotation<\/h2>\n

    Team USA is assembling one of the most dominant pitching staffs ever assembled for international baseball competition. The combination of two back-to-back Cy Young winners<\/b> leading the rotation creates an intimidating challenge for opponents heading into the tournament. Skubal and Paul Skenes<\/b> represent the absolute elite of MLB’s current pitching landscape, both in their statistical dominance and pure talent.<\/p>\n

    The rotation now includes additional depth with names like Joe Ryan<\/b> already committed. This isn’t just a collection of star power\u2014it’s a carefully constructed group designed to give Team USA the best chance at reclaiming the World Baseball Classic championship last won by the United States in 2017<\/b>.<\/p>\n

    Tarik Skubal’s Dominant 2025 Season Proves His Worth<\/h2>\n

    Skubal’s numbers in 2025 were absolutely staggering for the Detroit Tigers. The lefty posted a 13-6<\/b> record with a sparkling 2.21 ERA<\/b> and an impressive 241 strikeouts<\/b> across the season. Coming off back-to-back Cy Young seasons proves his consistency among the sport’s absolute elite performers. His command and strikeout ability make him a terror for opposing batters.<\/p>\n

    This decision by Skubal to commit to Team USA represents a significant statement about the importance he places on international competition. Playing at age 28<\/b> with only a few prime years remaining, he’s prioritizing competing for his country.<\/p>\n

    USA Baseball’s Loaded Roster Takes Shape<\/h2>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n
    Rotation Key Players<\/td>\nAccolade<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
    Tarik Skubal<\/b> (Detroit Tigers)<\/td>\nBack-to-back 2024-2025 AL Cy Young Winner<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
    Paul Skenes<\/b> (Pittsburgh Pirates)<\/td>\n2025 NL Cy Young Winner<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
    Mason Miller<\/b> (San Diego Padres)<\/td>\n101.2 mph average fastball, bullpen ace<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
    Joe Ryan<\/b> (Minnesota Twins)<\/td>\nStarting rotation depth<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/table>\n

    Team USA’s hitting lineup is equally stacked with captain Aaron Judge<\/b>, Cal Raleigh<\/b>, Bobby Witt Jr.<\/b>, and Kyle Schwarber<\/b> providing offensive firepower. Opponents won’t find any weak links in this roster from top to bottom. The combination of world-class starting pitching, dominant relief arms, and explosive bats creates a complete team built to win the championship.<\/p>\n

    International Competition Takes Notice as USA Emerges as Clear Favorite<\/h2>\n

    The addition of Skubal and Miller<\/b> signals serious intent from Team USA to reclaim top prize status after finishing as runner-up to Japan in the 2023 World Baseball Classic<\/b>. Rival nations like Samurai Japan are likely watching these announcements carefully. Having both the AL and NL reigning Cy Young winners in your starting rotation is unprecedented in modern World Baseball Classic history.<\/p>\n

    Team USA opens pool play against Brazil on March 6, 2026, at 8 p.m. ET<\/b> in Houston at Daikin Park<\/b>. The matchups ahead will test this ambitious rotation immediately. Critics remain skeptical about whether even star-studded rosters can compete with hungry international teams, but few doubt Team USA’s ceiling with this caliber of talent.<\/p>\n

    Will Team USA’s Dominant Pitching Staff Finally Deliver the Championship?<\/h2>\n

    The real test comes when the tournament begins in March. History shows that dominant rosters don’t always translate to championships in international baseball. Japan upset conventional wisdom in 2023 to claim the title despite significant American talent. That loss clearly motivated Team USA’s front office to add more firepower heading into 2026.<\/p>\n

    Team USA hasn’t won the World Baseball Classic since 2017<\/b>\u2014nearly a decade ago. Skubal joining forces with Skenes, Miller, and the rest of this loaded squad gives fans real reason to believe this could be the year the drought ends. The pitching staff is undeniably elite, but execution under pressure will ultimately determine whether opponents fear this rotation or simply respect it.<\/p>\n

    Sources<\/h3>\n
      \n
    • MLB.com<\/b> – Official announcement of Skubal and Miller’s commitments to Team USA<\/li>\n
    • CBS Sports<\/b> – Team USA roster and World Baseball Classic coverage<\/li>\n
    • The New York Times\/The Athletic<\/b> – Analysis of Skubal’s impact on Team USA’s rotation<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"","protected":false},"author":20,"featured_media":26670,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"schema_org_data":"{\"@context\":\"https:\/\/schema.org\",\"@graph\":[{\"@type\":\"Person\",\"name\":\"Tarik Skubal\"},{\"@type\":\"Person\",\"name\":\"Mason Miller\"},{\"@type\":\"Person\",\"name\":\"Paul Skenes\",\"sameAs\":[\"https:\/\/www.themoviedb.org\/person\/5046487\"]},{\"@type\":\"Person\",\"name\":\"Joe Ryan\",\"sameAs\":[\"https:\/\/www.themoviedb.org\/person\/2571391\"]},{\"@type\":\"Person\",\"name\":\"Aaron Judge\",\"sameAs\":[\"https:\/\/www.themoviedb.org\/person\/4233599\"]},{\"@type\":\"Person\",\"name\":\"Cal Raleigh\"},{\"@type\":\"Person\",\"name\":\"Bobby Witt Jr.\"},{\"@type\":\"Person\",\"name\":\"Kyle Schwarber\",\"image\":\"https:\/\/image.tmdb.org\/t\/p\/w500\/11uLt8j1rfI9Y9kKa5iuEO0tF4S.jpg\",\"sameAs\":[\"https:\/\/www.themoviedb.org\/person\/3851684\"]},{\"@type\":\"Place\",\"name\":\"Brazil\",\"description\":\"country\"},{\"@type\":\"Place\",\"name\":\"Houston\",\"description\":\"city\"},{\"@type\":\"Place\",\"name\":\"Daikin Park\",\"description\":\"venue\"},{\"@type\":\"Place\",\"name\":\"Japan\",\"description\":\"country\"},{\"@type\":\"Place\",\"name\":\"United States\",\"description\":\"country\"},{\"@type\":\"Place\",\"name\":\"Detroit\",\"description\":\"city\"},{\"@type\":\"Place\",\"name\":\"Pittsburgh\",\"description\":\"city\"},{\"@type\":\"Place\",\"name\":\"San Diego\",\"description\":\"city\"}]}","_extracted_celebrities":null,"_extracted_movies":"","_extracted_places":null,"_extracted_videos":"","_last_enrichment_date":"2025-12-18 13:49:57","footnotes":""},"categories":[188],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-26671","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-sport","generate-columns","tablet-grid-50","mobile-grid-100","grid-parent","grid-33"],"yoast_head":"\nWorld Baseball Classic 2026 Team USA adds Tarik Skubal to star-studded rotation that's got opponents worried<\/title>\n<meta name=\"robots\" content=\"index, follow, max-snippet:-1, max-image-preview:large, max-video-preview:-1\" \/>\n<link rel=\"canonical\" href=\"https:\/\/www.red94.net\/news\/58947-world-baseball-classic-2026-team-usa-adds-tarik-skubal-to-star-studded-rotation\/\" \/>\n<meta property=\"og:locale\" content=\"en_US\" \/>\n<meta property=\"og:type\" content=\"article\" \/>\n<meta property=\"og:title\" content=\"World Baseball Classic 2026 Team USA adds Tarik Skubal to star-studded rotation that's got opponents worried\" \/>\n<meta property=\"og:description\" content=\"…\" \/>\n<meta property=\"og:url\" content=\"https:\/\/www.red94.net\/news\/58947-world-baseball-classic-2026-team-usa-adds-tarik-skubal-to-star-studded-rotation\/\" \/>\n<meta property=\"og:site_name\" content=\"Red94\" \/>\n<meta property=\"article:published_time\" content=\"2025-12-18T17:49:12+00:00\" \/>\n<meta property=\"article:modified_time\" content=\"2025-12-18T17:49:27+00:00\" \/>\n<meta name=\"author\" content=\"Michael Brown\" \/>\n<meta name=\"twitter:card\" content=\"summary_large_image\" \/>\n<meta name=\"twitter:label1\" content=\"Written by\" \/>\n\t<meta name=\"twitter:data1\" content=\"Michael Brown\" \/>\n\t<meta name=\"twitter:label2\" content=\"Est. reading time\" \/>\n\t<meta name=\"twitter:data2\" content=\"4 minutes\" \/>\n<script type=\"application\/ld+json\" class=\"yoast-schema-graph\">{\"@context\":\"https:\/\/schema.org\",\"@graph\":[{\"@type\":\"Article\",\"@id\":\"https:\/\/www.red94.net\/news\/58947-world-baseball-classic-2026-team-usa-adds-tarik-skubal-to-star-studded-rotation\/#article\",\"isPartOf\":{\"@id\":\"https:\/\/www.red94.net\/news\/58947-world-baseball-classic-2026-team-usa-adds-tarik-skubal-to-star-studded-rotation\/\"},\"author\":{\"name\":\"Michael Brown\",\"@id\":\"https:\/\/www.red94.net\/news\/#\/schema\/person\/58afe56b917c963c37d09aadbd8b892b\"},\"headline\":\"World Baseball Classic 2026 Team USA adds Tarik Skubal to star-studded rotation that’s got opponents worried\",\"datePublished\":\"2025-12-18T17:49:12+00:00\",\"dateModified\":\"2025-12-18T17:49:27+00:00\",\"mainEntityOfPage\":{\"@id\":\"https:\/\/www.red94.net\/news\/58947-world-baseball-classic-2026-team-usa-adds-tarik-skubal-to-star-studded-rotation\/\"},\"wordCount\":755,\"commentCount\":0,\"publisher\":{\"@id\":\"https:\/\/www.red94.net\/news\/#organization\"},\"image\":{\"@id\":\"https:\/\/www.red94.net\/news\/58947-world-baseball-classic-2026-team-usa-adds-tarik-skubal-to-star-studded-rotation\/#primaryimage\"},\"thumbnailUrl\":\"https:\/\/www.red94.net\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/69988-world-baseball-classic-2026-team-usa-adds-tarik-skubal-to-star-studded-rotation-.jpg.png\",\"articleSection\":[\"Sport\"],\"inLanguage\":\"en-US\",\"potentialAction\":[{\"@type\":\"CommentAction\",\"name\":\"Comment\",\"target\":[\"https:\/\/www.red94.net\/news\/58947-world-baseball-classic-2026-team-usa-adds-tarik-skubal-to-star-studded-rotation\/#respond\"]}]},{\"@type\":\"WebPage\",\"@id\":\"https:\/\/www.red94.net\/news\/58947-world-baseball-classic-2026-team-usa-adds-tarik-skubal-to-star-studded-rotation\/\",\"url\":\"https:\/\/www.red94.net\/news\/58947-world-baseball-classic-2026-team-usa-adds-tarik-skubal-to-star-studded-rotation\/\",\"name\":\"World Baseball Classic 2026 Team USA adds Tarik Skubal to star-studded rotation that's got opponents worried\",\"isPartOf\":{\"@id\":\"https:\/\/www.red94.net\/news\/#website\"},\"primaryImageOfPage\":{\"@id\":\"https:\/\/www.red94.net\/news\/58947-world-baseball-classic-2026-team-usa-adds-tarik-skubal-to-star-studded-rotation\/#primaryimage\"},\"image\":{\"@id\":\"https:\/\/www.red94.net\/news\/58947-world-baseball-classic-2026-team-usa-adds-tarik-skubal-to-star-studded-rotation\/#primaryimage\"},\"thumbnailUrl\":\"https:\/\/www.red94.net\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/69988-world-baseball-classic-2026-team-usa-adds-tarik-skubal-to-star-studded-rotation-.jpg.png\",\"datePublished\":\"2025-12-18T17:49:12+00:00\",\"dateModified\":\"2025-12-18T17:49:27+00:00\",\"breadcrumb\":{\"@id\":\"https:\/\/www.red94.net\/news\/58947-world-baseball-classic-2026-team-usa-adds-tarik-skubal-to-star-studded-rotation\/#breadcrumb\"},\"inLanguage\":\"en-US\",\"potentialAction\":[{\"@type\":\"ReadAction\",\"target\":[\"https:\/\/www.red94.net\/news\/58947-world-baseball-classic-2026-team-usa-adds-tarik-skubal-to-star-studded-rotation\/\"]}]},{\"@type\":\"ImageObject\",\"inLanguage\":\"en-US\",\"@id\":\"https:\/\/www.red94.net\/news\/58947-world-baseball-classic-2026-team-usa-adds-tarik-skubal-to-star-studded-rotation\/#primaryimage\",\"url\":\"https:\/\/www.red94.net\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/69988-world-baseball-classic-2026-team-usa-adds-tarik-skubal-to-star-studded-rotation-.jpg.png\",\"contentUrl\":\"https:\/\/www.red94.net\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/69988-world-baseball-classic-2026-team-usa-adds-tarik-skubal-to-star-studded-rotation-.jpg.png\",\"width\":1360,\"height\":768,\"caption\":\"World Baseball Classic 2026: Team USA adds Tarik Skubal to star-studded rotation that's got opponents worried\"},{\"@type\":\"BreadcrumbList\",\"@id\":\"https:\/\/www.red94.net\/news\/58947-world-baseball-classic-2026-team-usa-adds-tarik-skubal-to-star-studded-rotation\/#breadcrumb\",\"itemListElement\":[{\"@type\":\"ListItem\",\"position\":1,\"name\":\"Home\",\"item\":\"https:\/\/www.red94.net\/news\/\"},{\"@type\":\"ListItem\",\"position\":2,\"name\":\"Entertainment\",\"item\":\"https:\/\/www.red94.net\/news\/entertainment\/\"},{\"@type\":\"ListItem\",\"position\":3,\"name\":\"World Baseball Classic 2026 Team USA adds Tarik Skubal to star-studded rotation that’s got opponents worried\"}]},{\"@type\":\"WebSite\",\"@id\":\"https:\/\/www.red94.net\/news\/#website\",\"url\":\"https:\/\/www.red94.net\/news\/\",\"name\":\"Red94\",\"description\":\"\",\"publisher\":{\"@id\":\"https:\/\/www.red94.net\/news\/#organization\"},\"potentialAction\":[{\"@type\":\"SearchAction\",\"target\":{\"@type\":\"EntryPoint\",\"urlTemplate\":\"https:\/\/www.red94.net\/news\/?s={search_term_string}\"},\"query-input\":{\"@type\":\"PropertyValueSpecification\",\"valueRequired\":true,\"valueName\":\"search_term_string\"}}],\"inLanguage\":\"en-US\"},{\"@type\":\"Organization\",\"@id\":\"https:\/\/www.red94.net\/news\/#organization\",\"name\":\"Red94\",\"url\":\"https:\/\/www.red94.net\/news\/\",\"logo\":{\"@type\":\"ImageObject\",\"inLanguage\":\"en-US\",\"@id\":\"https:\/\/www.red94.net\/news\/#\/schema\/logo\/image\/\",\"url\":\"https:\/\/www.red94.net\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/Logo-Red94.png\",\"contentUrl\":\"https:\/\/www.red94.net\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/Logo-Red94.png\",\"width\":289,\"height\":90,\"caption\":\"Red94\"},\"image\":{\"@id\":\"https:\/\/www.red94.net\/news\/#\/schema\/logo\/image\/\"}},{\"@type\":\"Person\",\"@id\":\"https:\/\/www.red94.net\/news\/#\/schema\/person\/58afe56b917c963c37d09aadbd8b892b\",\"name\":\"Michael Brown\",\"image\":{\"@type\":\"ImageObject\",\"inLanguage\":\"en-US\",\"@id\":\"https:\/\/www.red94.net\/news\/#\/schema\/person\/image\/\",\"url\":\"https:\/\/www.red94.net\/news\/wp-content\/plugins\/generateperf\/images\/icons\/avatar.svg\",\"contentUrl\":\"https:\/\/www.red94.net\/news\/wp-content\/plugins\/generateperf\/images\/icons\/avatar.svg\",\"caption\":\"Michael Brown\"},\"description\":\"Michael Brown is a seasoned sports journalist bringing years of experience covering professional athletics and sporting culture. With a keen eye for breaking stories and player dynamics, this veteran journalist delivers in-depth analysis and exclusive insights from the world's biggest sporting events. His passion for the game shines through in every story, keeping fans connected to the action both on and off the field.\",\"url\":\"https:\/\/www.red94.net\/news\/author\/michael-brown\/\"}]}<\/script>\n<!-- \/ Yoast SEO plugin. -->","yoast_head_json":{"title":"World Baseball Classic 2026 Team USA adds Tarik Skubal to star-studded rotation that's got opponents worried","robots":{"index":"index","follow":"follow","max-snippet":"max-snippet:-1","max-image-preview":"max-image-preview:large","max-video-preview":"max-video-preview:-1"},"canonical":"https:\/\/www.red94.net\/news\/58947-world-baseball-classic-2026-team-usa-adds-tarik-skubal-to-star-studded-rotation\/","og_locale":"en_US","og_type":"article","og_title":"World Baseball Classic 2026 Team USA adds Tarik Skubal to star-studded rotation that's got opponents worried","og_description":"…","og_url":"https:\/\/www.red94.net\/news\/58947-world-baseball-classic-2026-team-usa-adds-tarik-skubal-to-star-studded-rotation\/","og_site_name":"Red94","article_published_time":"2025-12-18T17:49:12+00:00","article_modified_time":"2025-12-18T17:49:27+00:00","author":"Michael Brown","twitter_card":"summary_large_image","twitter_misc":{"Written by":"Michael Brown","Est. reading time":"4 minutes"},"schema":{"@context":"https:\/\/schema.org","@graph":[{"@type":"Article","@id":"https:\/\/www.red94.net\/news\/58947-world-baseball-classic-2026-team-usa-adds-tarik-skubal-to-star-studded-rotation\/#article","isPartOf":{"@id":"https:\/\/www.red94.net\/news\/58947-world-baseball-classic-2026-team-usa-adds-tarik-skubal-to-star-studded-rotation\/"},"author":{"name":"Michael Brown","@id":"https:\/\/www.red94.net\/news\/#\/schema\/person\/58afe56b917c963c37d09aadbd8b892b"},"headline":"World Baseball Classic 2026 Team USA adds Tarik Skubal to star-studded rotation that’s got opponents worried","datePublished":"2025-12-18T17:49:12+00:00","dateModified":"2025-12-18T17:49:27+00:00","mainEntityOfPage":{"@id":"https:\/\/www.red94.net\/news\/58947-world-baseball-classic-2026-team-usa-adds-tarik-skubal-to-star-studded-rotation\/"},"wordCount":755,"commentCount":0,"publisher":{"@id":"https:\/\/www.red94.net\/news\/#organization"},"image":{"@id":"https:\/\/www.red94.net\/news\/58947-world-baseball-classic-2026-team-usa-adds-tarik-skubal-to-star-studded-rotation\/#primaryimage"},"thumbnailUrl":"https:\/\/www.red94.net\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/69988-world-baseball-classic-2026-team-usa-adds-tarik-skubal-to-star-studded-rotation-.jpg.png","articleSection":["Sport"],"inLanguage":"en-US","potentialAction":[{"@type":"CommentAction","name":"Comment","target":["https:\/\/www.red94.net\/news\/58947-world-baseball-classic-2026-team-usa-adds-tarik-skubal-to-star-studded-rotation\/#respond"]}]},{"@type":"WebPage","@id":"https:\/\/www.red94.net\/news\/58947-world-baseball-classic-2026-team-usa-adds-tarik-skubal-to-star-studded-rotation\/","url":"https:\/\/www.red94.net\/news\/58947-world-baseball-classic-2026-team-usa-adds-tarik-skubal-to-star-studded-rotation\/","name":"World Baseball Classic 2026 Team USA adds Tarik Skubal to star-studded rotation that's got opponents worried","isPartOf":{"@id":"https:\/\/www.red94.net\/news\/#website"},"primaryImageOfPage":{"@id":"https:\/\/www.red94.net\/news\/58947-world-baseball-classic-2026-team-usa-adds-tarik-skubal-to-star-studded-rotation\/#primaryimage"},"image":{"@id":"https:\/\/www.red94.net\/news\/58947-world-baseball-classic-2026-team-usa-adds-tarik-skubal-to-star-studded-rotation\/#primaryimage"},"thumbnailUrl":"https:\/\/www.red94.net\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/69988-world-baseball-classic-2026-team-usa-adds-tarik-skubal-to-star-studded-rotation-.jpg.png","datePublished":"2025-12-18T17:49:12+00:00","dateModified":"2025-12-18T17:49:27+00:00","breadcrumb":{"@id":"https:\/\/www.red94.net\/news\/58947-world-baseball-classic-2026-team-usa-adds-tarik-skubal-to-star-studded-rotation\/#breadcrumb"},"inLanguage":"en-US","potentialAction":[{"@type":"ReadAction","target":["https:\/\/www.red94.net\/news\/58947-world-baseball-classic-2026-team-usa-adds-tarik-skubal-to-star-studded-rotation\/"]}]},{"@type":"ImageObject","inLanguage":"en-US","@id":"https:\/\/www.red94.net\/news\/58947-world-baseball-classic-2026-team-usa-adds-tarik-skubal-to-star-studded-rotation\/#primaryimage","url":"https:\/\/www.red94.net\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/69988-world-baseball-classic-2026-team-usa-adds-tarik-skubal-to-star-studded-rotation-.jpg.png","contentUrl":"https:\/\/www.red94.net\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/69988-world-baseball-classic-2026-team-usa-adds-tarik-skubal-to-star-studded-rotation-.jpg.png","width":1360,"height":768,"caption":"World Baseball Classic 2026: Team USA adds Tarik Skubal to star-studded rotation that's got opponents worried"},{"@type":"BreadcrumbList","@id":"https:\/\/www.red94.net\/news\/58947-world-baseball-classic-2026-team-usa-adds-tarik-skubal-to-star-studded-rotation\/#breadcrumb","itemListElement":[{"@type":"ListItem","position":1,"name":"Home","item":"https:\/\/www.red94.net\/news\/"},{"@type":"ListItem","position":2,"name":"Entertainment","item":"https:\/\/www.red94.net\/news\/entertainment\/"},{"@type":"ListItem","position":3,"name":"World Baseball Classic 2026 Team USA adds Tarik Skubal to star-studded rotation that’s got opponents worried"}]},{"@type":"WebSite","@id":"https:\/\/www.red94.net\/news\/#website","url":"https:\/\/www.red94.net\/news\/","name":"Red94","description":"","publisher":{"@id":"https:\/\/www.red94.net\/news\/#organization"},"potentialAction":[{"@type":"SearchAction","target":{"@type":"EntryPoint","urlTemplate":"https:\/\/www.red94.net\/news\/?s={search_term_string}"},"query-input":{"@type":"PropertyValueSpecification","valueRequired":true,"valueName":"search_term_string"}}],"inLanguage":"en-US"},{"@type":"Organization","@id":"https:\/\/www.red94.net\/news\/#organization","name":"Red94","url":"https:\/\/www.red94.net\/news\/","logo":{"@type":"ImageObject","inLanguage":"en-US","@id":"https:\/\/www.red94.net\/news\/#\/schema\/logo\/image\/","url":"https:\/\/www.red94.net\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/Logo-Red94.png","contentUrl":"https:\/\/www.red94.net\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/Logo-Red94.png","width":289,"height":90,"caption":"Red94"},"image":{"@id":"https:\/\/www.red94.net\/news\/#\/schema\/logo\/image\/"}},{"@type":"Person","@id":"https:\/\/www.red94.net\/news\/#\/schema\/person\/58afe56b917c963c37d09aadbd8b892b","name":"Michael Brown","image":{"@type":"ImageObject","inLanguage":"en-US","@id":"https:\/\/www.red94.net\/news\/#\/schema\/person\/image\/","url":"https:\/\/www.red94.net\/news\/wp-content\/plugins\/generateperf\/images\/icons\/avatar.svg","contentUrl":"https:\/\/www.red94.net\/news\/wp-content\/plugins\/generateperf\/images\/icons\/avatar.svg","caption":"Michael Brown"},"description":"Michael Brown is a seasoned sports journalist bringing years of experience covering professional athletics and sporting culture. With a keen eye for breaking stories and player dynamics, this veteran journalist delivers in-depth analysis and exclusive insights from the world's biggest sporting events. His passion for the game shines through in every story, keeping fans connected to the action both on and off the field.","url":"https:\/\/www.red94.net\/news\/author\/michael-brown\/"}]}},"views":54,"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.red94.net\/news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/26671","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.red94.net\/news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.red94.net\/news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.red94.net\/news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/20"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.red94.net\/news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=26671"}],"version-history":[{"count":0,"href":"https:\/\/www.red94.net\/news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/26671\/revisions"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.red94.net\/news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/26670"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.red94.net\/news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=26671"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.red94.net\/news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=26671"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.red94.net\/news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=26671"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}