Paul Skenes of the Pittsburgh Pirates, one of the best and most compelling pitchers in Major League Baseball, will pitch for Team USA in the 2026 World Baseball Classic, he announced on Tuesday. Skenes,

Paul Skenes will join Aaron Judge on Team USA at the 2026 World Baseball Classic. The Pittsburgh Pirates star confirmed on MLB Network's MLB Central he will pitch for the U.S. in the international tournament.

When the United States seeks to regain the World Baseball Classic title in 2026, it will have the service of one of its best pitchers. Pittsburgh Pirates hurler Paul Skenes will suit up for the Americans in next year's tournament, USA Baseball announced Tuesday morning.