It doesn't appear that Mark DeRosa is within striking distance of managing the Atlanta Braves. It's not just them. His prospects look bleak across the board.
Former Atlanta Braves infielder Mark DeRosa has been tabbed to once again manage Team USA in the World Baseball Classic. His return was announced by Team USA on Thursday.
With the 2026 World Baseball Classic coming up next year, a former San Francisco Giants player has been named manager of Team USA. On Thursday morning, USA Baseball announced on X that former MLB player Mark DeRosa will return to manage Team USA for next year's WBC.
The stars were out in full force during the 2025 World Series. From Max Scherzer in Toronto to Freddie Freeman, Mookie Betts, and of course, Shohei Ohtani, in Los Angeles, there was no shortage of the game's best under the brightest lights.
Two years after they fell just shy of winning the 2023 World Baseball Classic, Team USA has committed to continuity in the dugout for 2026. USA Baseball announced Thursday morning that Mark DeRosa would be returning as the manager for Team USA at the 2026 World Baseball Classic.