“If they’re going to get hurt, let it be for Team USA.” That was essentially the message from a retired veteran pitcher and World Series champion, who said he wouldn’t mind risking injury in the World Baseball Classic.
Tarik Skubal, widely regarded as one of the top arms in Major League Baseball right now, made it clear how many games he will be able to contribute to Team USA in the upcoming World Baseball Classic, where only the elite pitchers are expected to take the mound.
MLB players continue to face insurance obstacles ahead of the 2026 World Baseball Classic, but some may have a highly risky alternative if they choose to compete without financial protection in case of injury.
Manny Machado highlighted Juan Soto’s leadership role for Team Dominican Republic as the World Baseball Classic approaches, addressing the impact the star outfielder brings to the clubhouse.
Garrett Crochet will not pitch for Team USA in the 2026 World Baseball Classic, and behind that decision there appears to be more than a simple answer, but rather a detailed explanation as to why he will not be available for the national team.
Freddy Peralta joined the New York Mets in this latest MLB offseason as one of the team’s newest standout players.
Los Angeles Dodgers star Shohei Ohtani will be limited to a hitting role in the 2026 World Baseball Classic as a key off-field factor influences his availability on the mound.
Tarik Skubal has yet to fully resolve his own situation with the Tigers, and one of his teammates is going through something similar after failing to receive full clearance to play for Puerto Rico in the 2026 World Baseball Classic.
One of the New York Yankees’ key players, Austin Wells, now knows exactly which national team he will represent at the 2026 World Baseball Classic—a decision that would be highly favorable for the team he chose.
Juan Soto is obviously one of the marquee stars that fans in the Dominican Republic want to see wearing the national team uniform, while Manny Machado would be one of the veteran options available for the 2026 World Baseball Classic.
Puerto Rico has been the national team most affected by denied participation in the 2026 World Baseball Classic, while the updated list also shows Venezuela as the second country with the most players denied clearance.
Bad news for Puerto Rico, as Francisco Lindor will unfortunately not be available for the 2026 World Baseball Classic, with a legitimate medical and insurance-related reason preventing him from participating in the tournament.
New York Yankees manager Aaron Boone shared an important update on Aaron Judge ahead of the World Baseball Classic and the team’s outlook for the 2026 season.
José Altuve made it very clear what is still missing for him to be able to play in the World Baseball Classic, and Carlos Correa was not far behind in outlining what his potential participation with Puerto Rico could look like.
The Philadelphia Phillies don't know if Harrison Bader will come back, however, they did break out news on one of their key players.
After signing a massive $175 million deal with the Chicago Cubs, Alex Bregman has made a huge announcement.
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