The star-studded group is headlined by reigning back-to-back AL MVP Aaron Judge and NL Cy Young Award winner Paul Skenes. It also includes Clayton Kershaw, who announced his retirement at the end of the 2025 season but will make one last appearance in the WBC.

Here are the players in every Major League organization that have been included on the rosters for the 2026 World Baseball Classic.

Highest salaries awarded in Major League Baseball salary in arbitration in cases decided by hearings (x-lost case): Player, Team Year Salary Tarik Skubal, Detroit 2026 $32,000,000 Vladimir Guerrero Jr.

Major League Baseball's average salary increased by 1.4% last year, reaching a record $4.7 million, according to the players' association

MLB Players Association teams up with Genies to launch AI-powered player avatars, letting fans hold ongoing one-to- one conversations with Major League Baseball players.

Complete first base rankings with 2026 projections and player-by-player analysis.

The Cincinnati Reds, Kansas City Royals, Miami Marlins, Milwaukee Brewers, St. Louis Cardinals and Tampa Bay Rays will have their local television broadcasts produced and distributed by Major League Baseball this season.

The former Brooklyn Dodger and New York Cuban leaves a lasting legacy of coaching and service in his hometown of Detroit