Aaron Judge demonstrates his readiness for the WBC with an impressive spring debut.
TAMPA — Aaron Judge’s Grapefruit League Debut Maybe it’s time to keep Aaron Judge wrapped up until Opening Day. Or at least until the World Baseball Classic. The Yankees star made his Grapefruit League debut much earlier than usual and is set to leave camp next week to captain Team USA. On Saturday afternoon at […]
Mark DeRosa shares how he secured Aaron Judge for the WBC.
Mark DeRosa’s Pursuit of Aaron Judge for Team USA Mark DeRosa had a hunch that bringing Aaron Judge into the fold for the 2026 World Baseball Classic would open the door for other American players. The idea of a “Dream Team” was enticing, but it all hinged on Judge’s willingness to participate. Last year, DeRosa […]
Trea Turner says he was never contacted about playing in the WBC.
Trea Turner Expresses Disappointment Over Missing WBC Opportunity Trea Turner, the shortstop for the Phillies, had hoped to make an impact with Team USA during the World Baseball Classic. He had a standout performance in 2023, matching the tournament record with five home runs, which certainly made his exclusion more surprising. When the roster was […]
The reason Carlos Correa declined Bad Bunny’s WBC insurance proposal
Bad Bunny’s Gesture for Carlos Correa at World Baseball Classic Bad Bunny, the famous musician, offered to help cover Carlos Correa’s insurance for the upcoming World Baseball Classic. However, Major League Baseball, the Astros organization, and Correa’s agent, Scott Boras, advised against it. “They all told me it wasn’t a good idea,” Correa said in […]
Javier Baez will be sidelined from the 2026 WBC due to a positive marijuana test.
Javier Báez Withdraws from World Baseball Classic Javier Báez appears to have made the decision to pull out of this year’s World Baseball Classic. Initially, Báez was expected to represent Puerto Rico in the tournament, but he became ineligible due to a previous marijuana use issue. Reports indicate that he was suspended for two years […]
Puerto Rico might have to pull out of the WBC because of insurance issues.
There’s a possibility that one country might withdraw from the World Baseball Classic due to insurance issues affecting its players. On Saturday, officials from Team Puerto Rico shared that they might pull out of the tournament after finding out that eight out of ten of their players were not cleared for interviews. This information came […]
Dodgers star Shohei Ohtani will skip pitching for Japan in the WBC.
Ohtani Will Not Pitch in World Baseball Classic During Dodgerfest on Saturday, Dodgers manager Dave Roberts announced that Shohei Ohtani will not be participating as a two-way player for Japan in the World Baseball Classic (WBC). Roberts mentioned, “He doesn’t plan on throwing in the WBC, but he’s going to strengthen his arm for the […]
Francisco Lindor will not take part in the 2026 WBC following elbow surgery.
One of the prominent players for the Mets, Francisco Lindor, will not be competing in the World Baseball Classic after all. According to a statement from the MLB Players Association, Lindor is unable to join Team Puerto Rico this spring due to elbow surgery he had in October and “insurance restrictions” applicable to international play. […]
Dodgers’ Miguel Rojas withdraws from WBC because of insurance problems
Miguel Rojas Withdraws from World Baseball Classic As he approaches the final season of his MLB career, Miguel Rojas will not be competing for Team Venezuela in the World Baseball Classic, citing insurance complications, officials confirmed. On Thursday, Rojas shared his decision on Instagram, announcing that he would not participate in the international tournament held […]
Mets player Bo Bichette will not play for Team Brazil in the WBC.
Bo Bichette seems to be completely focused on his new team this spring. The infielder, who recently signed a three-year contract worth $126 million with the Mets, won’t be participating in the World Baseball Classic for Brazil this year. At 27 years old, he has shown a desire to play for Brazil alongside his older […]