Panama announced their 2026 WBC coaching staff under Jose Mayorga and will compete in Pool A at Hiram Bithorn Stadium next March.

Eugenio Suarez cranks four home runs for Arizona Diamondbacks, becoming first from Venezuela, strengthening case for Venezuela’s 2026 World Baseball Classic

After eight MLB seasons with Tampa Bay, Pittsburgh, and San Diego, Ji-man Choi will fulfill his military duty and aims to play in the KBO following service.

Boston College hosts Miami at Fenway Park April 27 in the 13th annual ALS Awareness Game, honoring Pete Frates and supporting ALS care.

Seattle Mariners closer Andres Munoz is dominating early in 2025 and looks like a strong bullpen candidate for Team Mexico at the 2026 WBC in Houston.

San Diego Padres prospect Leodalis De Vries is now eligible to play for the Netherlands at the 2026 WBC after gaining Dutch citizenship.

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.