Who’s playing for Team USA against the San Francisco Giants? Starting lineup and pitcher | How to watch the exhibition game

In the World Baseball Classic, Team USA will face Mexico, Italy, Great Britain and Brazil in Pool B in Houston. The roster is loaded with talent on the mound and in the field.

The team returns to the WBC with strong pitching, excellent hitting and tough defense. They shouldn’t have much trouble getting through the group stage in Houston. But, before the international tournmanet gets underway, Team USA will take on the Giants in a friendly game on Tuesday, March 3.

Below is information about the roster and coaching staff for the 2026 World Baseball Classic, but let’s take a look first at who’s playing today:

Lineup against the Giants:

1. Bobby Witt Jr. SS
2. Bryce Harper 1B
3. Aaron Judge RF
4. Schwarber DH
5. Alex Bregman 3B
6. Cal Raleigh C
7. Roman Anthony LF
8. Byron Buxton CF
9. Brice Turang 2B

Starting pitcher: Paul Skenes

How to watch Team USA vs San Francisco Giants

The game starts at 3:05 p.m. ET and can be watched on ESPN.

Coaching staff

• Head coach: Mark DeRosa
• Bench coach: Michael Young
• Pitching coach: Andy Pettitte
• Hitting coach: Sean Casey
• First base coach: George Lombard
• Third base coach: Dino Ebel
• Bullpen coach: David Ross

Infielders

• Alex Bregman
• Ernie Clement
• Paul Goldschmidt
• Bryce Harper
• Gunnar Henderson
• Brice Turang
• Bobby Witt Jr.
• Kyle Schwarber

Outfielders

• Aaron Judge
• Byron Buxton
• Corbin Carroll
• Pete Crow-Armstrong

Catchers

• Cal Raleigh
• Will Smith

Pitchers

• Tarik Skubal
• Paul Skenes
• Clayton Kershaw
• David Bednar
• Griffin Jax
• Nolan McLean
• Joe Ryan
• Michael Wacha
• Garrett Whitlock
• Garrett Cleavinger
• Clay Holmes
• Brad Keller
• Mason Miller
• Logan Webb
• Matt Boyd
• Gabe Speier

Team USA confirmed pitching rotation

1. Logan Webb against Brazil on March 6
2. Tarik Skubal against Great Britain on March 7
3. Paule Skenes against Mexico on March 9
4. Nolan McLean against Italy on March 10

Possible lineup

1. Bobby Witt Jr. SS
2. Kyle Schwarber DH
3. Aaron Judge RF
4. Bryce Harper 1B
5. Cal Raleigh C
6. Roman Anthony LF
7. Alex Bregman 3B
8. Pete Crow-Armstrong CF
9. Brice Turang 2B

We’ll keep you posted with any changes to the lineup, roster and pitchers on Team USA.

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