Summary
The World Baseball Classic is beginning, and the U.S. team is a favorite to win. Star pitchers Paul Skenes and Tarik Skubal, both Cy Young Award winners, are participating for the U.S., with Skubal set to make one start in the tournament.
Key Facts
- The World Baseball Classic is starting this week.
- The United States is considered a favorite to win the tournament.
- U.S. star pitchers Paul Skenes and Tarik Skubal are participating.
- Both Skenes and Skubal are reigning Cy Young Award winners.
- Tarik Skubal will make one start during the tournament's first round.
- Skubal's participation is seen as important, even though he will not pitch in the second round.
- Chicago Cubs outfielder Pete Crow-Armstrong praised Skubal's decision to play during a contract year.
