What are Yankees' expectations, possibilities as the WBC begins?

Yankees pitching prospect Elmer Rodriguez throws live BP Yankees pitching prospect Elmer Rodriguez throws live versus Jazz Chisholm Jr. at Steinbrenner Field, Feb. 15, 2026. Before leaving for his third World Baseball Classic, Paul Goldschmidt offered a simple, personal reason for participating. “It’s maybe the most fun I’ve ever had playing baseball.’’ And maybe there’ll be a magic moment for the veteran Yankees’ first baseman, in the twilight of a fine career, on a talent-loaded Team USA – favored to win the gold. As play begins, there are 13 Yankees are scattered about WBC rosters, the largest pinstriped collection since the tournament began in 2006.Austin Wells: Faster start? Perhaps the...