{"id":16132,"date":"2025-11-18T10:10:31","date_gmt":"2025-11-18T10:10:31","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/news2.watchtowatch.top\/pete-crow-armstrong-commits-to-team-usa-for-2026-world-baseball-classic-its-an-honor-like-no-other-3\/"},"modified":"2025-11-18T10:10:31","modified_gmt":"2025-11-18T10:10:31","slug":"pete-crow-armstrong-commits-to-team-usa-for-2026-world-baseball-classic-its-an-honor-like-no-other-3","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/news2.watchtowatch.top\/?p=16132","title":{"rendered":"Pete Crow-Armstrong Commits to Team USA for 2026 World Baseball Classic: “It’s an Honor Like No Other”"},"content":{"rendered":"

\"Pete<\/p>\n

“Whenever you call, you know my answer is yes. Playing for my country is an honor like no other, and it\u2019s something I cherish deeply. It\u2019s not just about baseball; it\u2019s about representing all the fans, the people who support you, and the pride of wearing that USA jersey. I\u2019ll never take that for granted, and I\u2019m ready to give everything I\u2019ve got for Team USA.”<\/p>\n

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<\/strong> \u2014 Pete Crow-Armstrong<\/p>\n

Pete Crow-Armstrong, the rising star of the Chicago Cubs, has made it clear: he\u2019s ready to bring his electrifying game to the world stage. The center fielder, fresh off a breakout 2025 season where he hit 31 home runs and joined the 30\/30 club\u2014the first Cubs player to do so since Sammy Sosa\u2014has confirmed he will play for Team USA in the 2026 World Baseball Classic.<\/p>\n

Crow-Armstrong\u2019s decision to join Team USA isn\u2019t just a professional milestone; it\u2019s a personal one. The young star, known for his unmatched athleticism and passion for the game, is eager to represent his country in what is arguably baseball\u2019s most prestigious international competition.<\/p>\n

\u201cWhenever you call, you know my answer is yes,\u201d said PCA, his voice full of pride. \u201cPlaying for my country is an honor like no other. It\u2019s not just about baseball; it\u2019s about representing all the fans, the people who support you, and the pride of wearing that USA jersey. I\u2019ll never take that for granted, and I\u2019m ready to give everything I\u2019ve got for Team USA.\u201d<\/p>\n

His breakout season with the Cubs has turned heads across the league. With a 109 wRC+ and 5.4 fWAR, PCA proved he is more than ready for the big stage. His 31 home runs and 30 stolen bases placed him in elite company, joining Cubs legend Sammy Sosa in an exclusive club of players who have accomplished the 30\/30 feat. As he heads into the World Baseball Classic, PCA will bring a potent bat and his impeccable skills in center field, ready to lead Team USA.<\/p>\n

While PCA has secured his spot as a fan favorite in Chicago, his inclusion in Team USA could be the next chapter in his meteoric rise. \u201cThis is about something bigger than myself,\u201d Crow-Armstrong said. \u201cIt\u2019s about the pride of wearing that jersey, the history behind it, and knowing that every time I step on the field, I\u2019m representing not just the country, but the love and support of everyone who\u2019s ever rooted for me.\u201d<\/p>\n

With the 2026 World Baseball Classic just around the corner, Crow-Armstrong\u2019s passion for the game and country has made waves. But with his combination of power, speed, and defense, he\u2019s poised to take over as one of the standout stars for Team USA. Baseball fans across the globe will have their eyes on this rising superstar, as he takes his game to the next level.<\/p>\n

As the Cubs continue to build for the future, Pete Crow-Armstrong\u2019s journey with Team USA will be a pivotal moment for both the player and the sport. If the 2025 season was any indication, we\u2019re just scratching the surface of what PCA can do. The World Baseball Classic is about to get a whole lot more exciting.<\/p>\n

The\u00a0Minnesota Wild\u00a0(8-7-4) is back on home ice tonight to host the\u00a0Vegas Golden Knights\u00a0(8-4-5).\u00a0\u00a0The Wild will be without forward Vladimir Tarasenko for the second straight game.<\/p>\n

Tarasenko, 33, has two goals and ten points in 18 games this year for the Wild.\u00a0He missed Saturday’s game against the Anaheim Ducks\u00a0with a lower-body injury and will not play again on Sunday.<\/p>\n

Wild head coach John Hynes said after the game that Tarasenko’s status will be day-to-day.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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