Much was made about Team USA manager Mark DeRosa playing “backups.” But they are stars, too, and tonight he should play Will Smith, PCA and Gunnar Henderson who are the hotter hitters. Henderson is not only 5 for 10 in the WBC he’s 7 for 9 vs. D.R. starter Luis Severino.

Tonight’s starting lineup against the Dominican Republic

Team USA is here

Paul Skenes is all business tonight (via ELPADITV)

Dream On. 🇺🇸

Gunnar Henderson’s home-run with Coldplay in the background is pure cinema 🥹

What. A. Night.

Survived and advanced 🎥

Job's not finished. #ForGlory🇺🇸

Great moments are born from great opportunity

In about 2 hours, the boys go for it all. The moment of a lifetime. The hopes of a nation resting on their shoulders. I urge you to blast Free Bird and drink beer. What a time and what a country. Let’s go fellas, we are all with you 🇺🇸🇺🇸

Welcome to the Show, JJ!

Second baseman JJ Wetherholt has made the St. Lous Cardinals' Opening Day roster after a strong camp and is near the front of a loaded National League Rookie of the Year race. Wetherholt, Nolan McLean, Sal Stewart, Carson Benge, Bubba Chandler -- and, eventually, Konnor Griffin.

#OpeningDay in St. Louis 😍

#stlcards

JJ WETHERHOLT WALKS IT OFF!

The only player in MLB history to homer in his first career Major League game and then provide a walk-off hit in his second! 🚨 REPOST & FOLLOW Cardinals Player Development for a chance to win this signed JJ Wetherholt baseball. One winner to be chosen randomly on April 1 at 12PM CT. Rules:

JORDAN WALKER DOES IT AGAIN