Residence Run Derby Winner Cal Raleigh to Play for U.S. in World Baseball Basic

Seattle Mariners catcher and up to date 2025 Residence Run Derby winner Cal Raleigh agreed to play for the U.S. workforce at subsequent yr’s World Baseball Basic, becoming a member of captain Aaron Decide, Paul Skenes and Bobby Witt Jr.

USA Baseball introduced the choice Monday earlier than Raleigh participated within the Residence Run Derby. The 28-year-old entered the All-Star break main the most important leagues with 38 homers and 82 RBIs.

The 20-nation WBC will likely be performed from March 5-17. Japan is the defending champion.

Additionally on Monday, the World Baseball Softball Confederation mentioned the baseball event on the 2028 Los Angeles Olympics will likely be performed from July 15-20 at Dodger Stadium. MLB is contemplating whether or not it may well interrupt its 2028 season to permit gamers to take part.

There will likely be two teams of three groups throughout a preliminary spherical over three days, with two video games per day. The group winners advance to the semifinals, whereas the opposite groups compete in a pair of quarterfinals. Semifinals will likely be performed on July 19, and the gold and bronze medal video games the subsequent day.

The softball event will likely be performed from July 23-29 at OKC Softball Park in Oklahoma Metropolis. A five-day round-robin will likely be performed on July 28, adopted by the gold medal recreation the subsequent day.

Reporting by The Related Press.

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