Team USA failed to claim the title and DeRosa finds himself absorbing most of the blame.
Even though USA made the WBC Final for the third tournament in a row, it came up on the losing end and finished as runner-up in consecutive tournaments.
Mark DeRosa is under fire for a critical decision that ended up costing Team USA in the final inning of this year’s World Baseball Classic against Venezuela.
How many of the lefty mashers with the most home runs in a single season for each MLB franchise can you name in five minutes?
Instead of hiring a qualified manager, USA went with Mark DeRosa who consistently exposed himself for being completely out of his element as a leader and decision-maker.
The 2026 season has been headlined by young players emerging, but some wily veterans have also had their day. As we head toward the end of the regular season, these 30 players stand out as the biggest surprises on their teams.
Fans were quick to roast Team USA manager Mark DeRosa for once again failing to lead his squad to World Baseball Classic glory.
The scoreboard said 3–2, but the message from Team USA’s loss to Venezuela in the World Baseball Classic championship was much bigger than one game.
Team USA had the star power. It had the big names. It had the talent. But none of it came through in the biggest moment and when the lights were brightest
While it was not the way they expected it to happen, Team USA made it to the knockout portion of the 2026 World Baseball Classic and is now one step closer in getting back to the championship game.
After a stunning defeat Tuesday night to Team Italy, Team USA needed outside help to advance in the World Baseball Classic. And they got it.
Mark DeRosa thought that Team USA had already clinched a berth in the World Baseball Classic quarterfinals. That mistake could be costly in more ways than one.
Team Mexico defeated Team USA, 11-5, on Sunday, marking Mark DeRosa's first loss in his managerial career and the second-worst loss for the United States in World Baseball Classic history.
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