MLB Baseball 3h Briefing
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Last updated: March 14, 2026, 3:57 AM ET
World Baseball Classic
The United States replaced Clayton Kershaw espn.com on its World Baseball Classic roster for the semifinals, with retired pitcher Jeff Hoffman taking his spot after Kershaw opted out of the tournament. The move comes as Team USA prepares for its semifinal matchup, with manager Mark DeRosa citing pitching depth concerns following a grueling tournament schedule.