Houston Astros bench coach Omar Lopez returns as Venezuela manager for the 2026 World Baseball Classic after a strong 2024 Premier12 run.
Seth Lugo commits to Puerto Rico for the 2026 World Baseball Classic. The Royals ace last pitched in the WBC final at Dodger Stadium in 2017.
Harrison Bader will suit up for Team Israel at the 2026 World Baseball Classic, joining a Pool D roster managed by Ian Kinsler in Miami.
SSG Landers sign former Kansas City Royal Ryan McBroom from Long Island Ducks; will replace Guillermo Heredia during six-week injury rehab.
Chris Suero, Mets catching prospect from the Bronx, leads all Single-A players in home runs to start 2025 after a hot start with High-A Brooklyn.
Francisco Lindor will return as Puerto Rico’s captain at the 2026 World Baseball Classic. The Mets shortstop starred at the last two WBC events.
Dodger Stadium confirmed to host baseball at LA28 as MLB, WBSC, and IOC set stage for possible return of big leaguers to the Olympic spotlight.
Fernando Tatis Jr. plans to make his WBC debut for the Dominican Republic in 2026, joining a star-studded roster under manager Albert Pujols.
Jose Quintana commits to pitch for Colombia at 2026 WBC, confirms news in MLB Network interview ahead of Brewers’ April 14 game vs. Tigers.
Nick Kurtz leads all MLB and minor league players with 7 home runs to start 2025, powering his way toward a possible call-up with the Athletics.
Aaron Judge named Team USA captain for the 2026 WBC as Yankees star joins Mark DeRosa to lead roster build for USA Baseball’s next title run.
Max Galvin delivered the go-ahead RBI as the Miami Hurricanes edged Duke 5-4 behind strong outings from AJ Ciscar and Brian Walters at The Light.
