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Locked On MLB - Daily Podcast On Major League Baseball
Locked On Podcast Network, Paul Francis Sullivan
BULLET DODGED: Team USA’s Pool Play SCARE — Japan and Italy Win Big
30 minutes Posted Mar 12, 2026 at 3:13 am.
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USA narrowly escapes World Baseball Classic elimination as Mark DeRosa’s squad nearly watches their title hopes slip away during pool play drama. Can Team USA refocus and deliver against a surging Canada, or are fans in for another shocking upset? Sully and Justin Lada break down USA’s risky management decisions, with names like Aaron Judge, Bryce Harper, Paul Skenes, and Clayton Kershaw all in the spotlight after a wild turnout against Italy and tense scoreboard watching.
The conversation covers Cuba’s historic failure to advance, Canada’s impressive grind, and the rise of unexpected heroes—such as Czech electrician Andrej Satoria striking out Shohei Ohtani in a game for the ages. The hosts debate Dominican Republic’s offensive firepower, Japan’s path to the finals, and the potential for more World Baseball Classic chaos as the quarterfinals loom. Who has the edge in these winner-take-all games, and just how vulnerable is Team USA?