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With Clayton Kershaw being removed from Team USA's roster, the Blue Jays reliever has joined America's pitching staff. In the 2025 postseason, Hoffman, a 2024 All-Star, recorded a 1.46 ERA, 0.81 WHIP and 18 strikeouts across 12.1 innings pitched for Toronto. Team USA will play the Dominican Republic in the semifinal round on Mar. 15.
Shohei Ohtani is the star of defending champion Japan in the World Baseball Classic. JIJI PRESS / AFP via Global events continue to dominate the sports stage in 2026. With the curtains drawn on the Olympics and the World Cup waiting in the wings,
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