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Sports Friday, March 6, 2026 | | |
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Chicago. Aaron Judge is trading pinstripes for a plain jersey with red, white and blue letters. “Getting the chance to wear that across my chest is going to be pretty powerful,” the U.S. and New York Yankees captain said of the World Baseball Classic. “I think a lot of people have a lot of pride for their country.” After losing 3-2
in the 2023 final when Japan’s Shohei Ohtani ended the game by striking out Mike Trout, the U.S. will be trying for its first championship since 2017 when 20 nations compete for the sixth championship. Is it un-American to root against Team USA? There are 17 Cubs and White Sox players and prospects on rosters, from Team Italy to Team Mexico. And old-friend alert: Dusty Baker is managing Team Nicaragua. Today’s eNewspaper edition | Subscribe to more newsletters | Asking Eric | Horoscopes | Puzzles & Games | Today in History | | | | The Chicago Bears are terminating the contract of linebacker Tremaine Edmunds, the latest in a flurry of moves to get cap-compliant before the new league year begins next week. | | | | | Chicago Blackhawks captain Nick Foligno has been through plenty of trade deadlines in his 19-year career, but it doesn’t change the emotions. | | | | | Takeaways from Chicago White Sox camp, including Drew Thorpe throwing 20 pitches during a bullpen session this week as he works back from Tommy John surgery. | | | | | Questions of the day, including whether rooting against Team USA is un-American and whether the Chicago Bears are better off without DJ Moore. | | | | | Between the Cubs and White Sox, 17 players and prospects will be representing their countries in the World Baseball Classic. | | | | | Trading DJ Moore will save the Chicago Bears about $16.5 million against the salary cap as teams can begin negotiating with free agents Monday. | | | |
