USA vs Mexico WBC: Starters, Lineups & How to Watch

World Baseball Classic action in Pool B has Team USA at 2-0 after beating Brazil and Great Britain. Now, they’re gearing up for a Monday night showdown with Mexico at Daiken Park in Houston.

The game kicks off at 8 p.m. ET and will air exclusively on FOX as part of the network’s World Baseball Classic coverage. FOX plans to televise seven WBC games—three Pool B contests with Team USA, two quarterfinals, and the championship game on March 17 from Miami’s loanDepot Park.

Fans can catch every pitch on FS1, FS2, the FOX Sports app, FOX One, and Tubi. All 47 tournament games will stream on FOXSports.com and the FOX Sports app. The U.S. roster looks deep, and honestly, the star power jumps off the page from the first pitch.

Team USA’s Pool B Journey

Through two games, the Americans have played with balance and momentum. Opening Pool B with back-to-back wins has definitely energized the fan base.

Monday’s matchup with Mexico at Daiken Park in Houston feels like a real test before wrapping up the group against Italy. FOX’s expansive coverage and all those streaming options mean fans don’t have to miss a thing—even if they’re out and about.

Paul Skenes, Pittsburgh Pirates ace and NL Cy Young winner, will start for the U.S. against Mexico. He’s expected to pitch twice in the tournament, showing Team USA’s willingness to lean on their top arms early.

Nolan McLean of the Mets is penciled in for Tuesday’s pool finale against Italy. He’s dealing with an illness, so there’s a chance the rotation could shift if he’s not ready.

Star Power and Lineup

The Team USA lineup is stacked with big names like Aaron Judge, a three-time AL MVP, and Bryce Harper. Kyle Schwarber is holding down the designated hitter spot.

Early on, Judge and Schwarber have both homered. Schwarber and Orioles second baseman Gunnar Henderson lead the team with four hits each.

The mix of experienced veterans and hungry young talent gives the U.S. offense a bunch of ways to win. Even if things get tense in the late innings, they’ve got options.

With Skenes set to start and McLean possibly returning for Tuesday, the rotation balances strikeout power and bullpen efficiency. The lineup seems ready to capitalize on mistakes, and the pitching staff can hold its own against the world’s best hitters.

Coverage and Platforms

Here’s the lowdown on how to watch and follow Team USA in the World Baseball Classic this week. FOX owns exclusive rights for the Mexico game and will broadcast seven WBC matchups—three Pool B games, two quarterfinals, and the championship.

The rest of the tournament will show up on FS1, FS2, the FOX Sports app, FOX One, and Tubi. Every single WBC game will be streaming on FOXSports.com and the FOX Sports app, so there’s really no excuse to miss out.

If you’re lucky enough to be there in person, Daiken Park in Houston hosts the U.S.–Mexico clash. Miami’s loanDepot Park will take center stage for the March 17 final.

• Wednesday–Tuesday schedule details: Monday 8 p.m. ET USA vs Mexico on FOX; Tuesday’s pool finale could feature Italy, with McLean possibly returning depending on his health.
• TV coverage: FOX leads seven games (three Pool B games, two quarterfinals, and the final).
• Streaming: All 47 games on FOXSports.com and the FOX Sports app; extra coverage on FS1, FS2, FOX One, and Tubi.

Key Players to Watch

As Team USA dives into the early rounds, a handful of names jump out as real difference-makers in Houston and beyond. The right mix of leadership and breakout moments might just shape the U.S.’s path toward a championship run in Miami.

Here are a few players you’ll probably want to keep an eye on as Pool B heats up:

• Aaron Judge — three-time AL MVP, the kind of cornerstone bat who can flip a game with one swing.
• Bryce Harper — brings a veteran vibe and sits right in the heart of the order, mixing power with patience at the plate.
• Kyle Schwarber — lefty slugger, already mashed a homer and has four hits to his name in the early going.
• Gunnar Henderson — Orioles’ second baseman, chipping in with multi-hit games and showing off some infield flexibility.
• Paul Skenes — top-tier starter, set to shoulder a big load and likely to pitch twice in the tournament.
• Nolan McLean — rotation depth piece, might get the ball Tuesday if he’s feeling better.

If you’re following Team USA’s World Baseball Classic run, there’s no shortage of ways to catch the action—TV, streaming, or even in-person. Updates will keep rolling in from Houston and Miami as the U.S. pushes ahead in Pool B.

 
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