Story byMatt ReedMon, March 2, 2026 at 11:49 PM UTC·2 min readCountless MLB stars will be competing this month, and the 2026 World Baseball Classic MVP odds have been released heading into the massive global tournament. While Japan and the United States have stacked rosters heading into the WBC, the event’s betting favorites for MVP dropped, according to FanDuel Sportsbook. AdvertisementAdvertisementAdvertisementThe 2026 World Baseball Classic MVP odds feature some of the top names in baseball, including one from the reigning World Series champions. MORE: 2026 World Baseball Classic contenders ranked, top 10 countries competingMLB. com recently ranked the top 10 nations competing at the World Baseball Classic, including reigning champions Japan. Shohei Ohtani and Co. are trying to win the country’s fourth title in the event’s history. Los Angeles Dodgers star Ohtani won MVP honors back in 2023.