Aaron Judge to make WBC debut as Team USA Captain in 2026
Aaron Judge is set to bring his leadership to an international stage. The reigning American League MVP has been named captain of Team USA for the 2026 World Baseball Classic, marking his debut in the tournament. The Yankees catcher moves everyone with his impressive story of resilienceJudge commits to Team USAThe announcement, made Monday, makes Judge the first official commitment to Team USA's roster.Though widely expected to join the 2023 squad, Judge ultimately sat out the last WBC. That spring, he had just signed a nine-year, $360 million deal with the Yankees and taken on the mantle of team captain, the first since Derek Jeter. With that transition behind him and another MVP added to his résumé, Judge was quick to accept this time around."It wasn't the best, sitting at home watching Team USA battle,"Judge said on MLB Network. "I […]