UNDERDOGS: Can Travis Bazzana LEAD Team Australia to World Baseball Classic Upset | WBC Predictions

Can the Cleveland Guardians' Travis Bazzana lead a new era of Team Australia in the World Baseball Classic? The 2026 WBC hype reaches USA with renewed commitment from starts. Even though he's not pitching, Shohei Ohtani is still the biggest force for Japan and may be the globe’s most iconic sports figure. Will Team USA’s firepower be enough, or are Japan and the Dominican Republic poised to dominate with their stacked lineups and pitching rotations? Major League stars Paul Skenes, Tarik Skubal, and Junior Caminero all have star power that could play a major role. Also discussed is roster depth, and key injuries that could impact the tournament. Paul Sullivan (Sully) and Justin Lada spotlight sleeper teams like Australia, Venezuela, and Italy, exploring breakout candidates such as Travis Bazzana and Munetaka Murakami. The show includes predictions for the WBC finals, MVP picks, and analysis of each competitive pool, from Canada’s pitching edge to the Dominican Republic’s thunderous offense. Will Venezuela finally live up to its potential?  

00:00 World Baseball Classic's Growing Impact

03:20 Team USA Pitching Commitment Issues

13:33 World Baseball Classic Team Rundown

19:33 Baseball's Global Superstar Moment

21:39 Ken Griffey Jr.'s Limited Stardom

28:27 USA's Firepower in Quarterfinals

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