Mark DeRosa to Lead Team USA at the 2026 World Baseball Classic
Mark DeRosa returns as Team USA manager for the 2026 World Baseball Classic, with Michael Hill as the new general manager. The tournament runs from March 5-17, featuring games in Houston, Miami, Tokyo, and San Juan.
Published on April 11, 2025
USA Baseball announced on April 10, 2025 that veteran manager Mark DeRosa will return to lead Team USA in the 2026 World Baseball Classic. DeRosa, who guided the team to a silver medal in the 2023 WBC, expressed his enthusiasm about taking on the challenge once again. Michael Hill has been appointed as the general manager, reinforcing the leadership team for the tournament.
The 2026 WBC is set to take place from March 5 to 17, with games hosted in Houston, Miami, Tokyo, and San Juan. In the Pool B matchup in Houston, Team USA will compete against Brazil, Great Britain, Italy, and Mexico as they prepare for a highly anticipated international battle.