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

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.

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.

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.

USA Baseball named its 2026 WBC coaching staff, with Mark DeRosa returning as manager and new additions including Holliday, Pettitte, and McCann.