When Team USA announced the news, the baseball community—from Wrigley Field to every ballpark across America—was shocked. It wasn’t just a technical decision; it was proof that hard work, perseverance, and character can change fortunes. Boyd, 34, had been through injuries, had been doubted when he switched teams, and now had the “golden ticket” to represent his country.
With the Cubs, after a series of strong years of change, Boyd has regained his form. Technical analysis shows he has restructured his entire pitch arsenal: a fastball that is steady at 93‑96 mph, and a slider and changeup that now create “ambiguous” pitches that make opposing hitters think twice about pitching.
Not only that—2025 is also a turning point: Boyd returns from injury, signs with the Cubs, and is named to the All‑Star roster for the first time.
With the call from Team USA, Boyd couldn’t hide his emotion: he said that every time he stood on the mound — under the red-white-blue flag — he knew he was representing an entire country, a passionate fan base, and the belief that the “American dream” still existed. He promised to throw every pitch as if it were his last, as if “every strikeout was a greeting home.”
Cubs fans from Chicago to across the United States sent their congratulations — not just out of national pride, but because they knew the thorny journey Boyd had taken: from his 2015 debut with the Toronto Blue Jays, through teams like the Detroit Tigers, Seattle Mariners, Cleveland Guardians — each step was a gamble on his own aspirations.
Now, Team USA had in its hands a “professional weapon — experienced — and steely.” For Boyd, this was not just an opportunity — but a challenge, a mission. Because behind every inning, every pitch — there’s more than just baseball; there’s pride, there’s a dream, there’s the spirit of millions watching.
For fans, this call is a confirmation: nothing is too late, nothing is impossible, as long as you dare to take a chance and dare to believe in yourself. Matthew Boyd — once a “multi-team pitcher” — is now a symbol of perseverance, burning desire, and a promising new beginning.
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