Inside Team USA's 2026 World Baseball Classic arrival
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Key Points:
- Team USA's star-studded baseball roster gathered for the first time ahead of their World Baseball Classic opener against Brazil, emphasizing bonding and team unity under captain Aaron Judge's leadership.
- Key players like Cal Raleigh and Kyle Schwarber expressed excitement and pride in representing the country, with Schwarber aiming to win WBC Gold after coming close in 2023.
- Reliever Griffin Jax, the first Air Force Academy graduate in MLB, highlighted the special significance of playing for Team USA given his military background, while younger players like Roman Anthony are eager to learn from veterans.
- Brad Keller, who went from a non-roster invitee to a key reliever, described his journey as a whirlwind and praised the strong camaraderie
