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Team USA Baseball Eyes Glory After Olympic Inspiration

2/23/2026

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Alex Bregman of Team USA baseball is motivated to excel in the World Baseball Classic after watching Team USA win gold in hockey at the 2026 Winter Olympics.
Paul Skenes of Team USA baseball emphasizes the WBC's significance and aims to reclaim glory after the 2023 loss to Japan.
The World Baseball Classic begins on March 5, 2026, with Bregman and Skenes among players eager to win.

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Story summary

Alex Bregman of Team USA baseball is motivated to excel in the World Baseball Classic after watching Team USA win gold in hockey at the 2026 Winter Olympics.
Paul Skenes of Team USA baseball emphasizes the WBC's significance and aims to reclaim glory after the 2023 loss to Japan.
The World Baseball Classic begins on March 5, 2026, with Bregman and Skenes among players eager to win.