Prospects to watch in the WBC: From the high school son of a former MLB All-Star to the next Mets ace
The 2026 World Baseball Classic is loaded with household names, but also some MLB stars of tomorrow.





The 2026 World Baseball Classic is loaded with household names, but also some MLB stars of tomorrow.
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| TEAM | W | L | PCT | GB | STRK |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| LA Dodgers | 5 | 0 | 1.000 | - | W5 |
| San Francisco | 4 | 1 | .800 | 1 | L1 |
| Chicago | 4 | 2 | .667 | 1.5 | L1 |
| Cleveland | 4 | 2 | .667 | 1.5 | L2 |
| Texas | 4 | 2 | .667 | 1.5 | W1 |
| Colorado | 4 | 2 | .667 | 1.5 | W3 |
| Cincinnati | 2 | 2 | .500 | 2.5 | W2 |
| San Diego | 3 | 3 | .500 | 2.5 | W1 |
| Kansas City | 2 | 3 | .500 | 3 | L2 |
| Seattle | 2 | 3 | .500 | 3 | L2 |
| Milwaukee | 2 | 4 | .333 | 3.5 | W2 |
| Chicago | 2 | 4 | .333 | 3.5 | L1 |
| Arizona | 2 | 4 | .333 | 3.5 | L1 |
| LA Angels | 1 | 5 | .167 | 4.5 | L4 |
| Athletics | 0 | 4 | .000 | 4.5 | L4 |