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Venezuela Astros Baseball Image ID : 23067798430185 Venezuela manager Omar Lopez talks with the news media during batting practice before an exhibition baseball game against the Houston Astros, Wednesday, March 8, 2023, in West Palm Beach, Fla.
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Houston Astros Bench Coach Omar Lopez Named Venezuela National Team Manager For Second Consecutive World Baseball Classic In 2026

Houston Astros bench coach Omar Lopez returns as Venezuela manager for the 2026 World Baseball Classic after a strong 2024 Premier12 run.

Matt Tallarini - World Baseball NetworkApr 24
Puerto Rico catcher Yadier Molina, left, talks with pitcher Seth Lugo during the second inning against the United States in the final of the World Baseball Classic. in Los Angeles, Wednesday, March 22, 2017.
WORLD BASEBALL CLASSIC

Kansas City Royals Starter Seth Lugo Commits To Play For Puerto Rico In 2026 World Baseball Classic

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.

Matt Tallarini - World Baseball NetworkApr 24
Minnesota Twins Outfielder Harrison Bader Commits to Team Israel for 2026 World Baseball Classic
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Minnesota Twins Outfielder Harrison Bader Commits to Team Israel for 2026 World Baseball Classic

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.

Matt Tallarini - World Baseball NetworkApr 22
Puerto Rico infielder Francisco Lindor, right, yells after tagging out Nicaragua's stolen base attempt in the 2023 World Baseball Classic
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Francisco Lindor To Captain Puerto Rico For Second Consecutive World Baseball Classic

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.

Matt Tallarini - World Baseball NetworkApr 17
Aerial view of Dodger Stadium, host of the 2028 Olympics for baseball and softball
WORLD BASEBALL CLASSIC

Dodger Stadium Will Host Baseball At 2028 Olympics

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.

Matt Tallarini - World Baseball NetworkApr 17
Fernando Tatis Jr, who plans to play for the Domincan Republic in 2026, looks skyward after hitting a home run
MLB

San Diego Padres Star Fernando Tatis Jr. Commits To Play For Dominican Republic In 2026 WBC

Fernando Tatis Jr. plans to make his WBC debut for the Dominican Republic in 2026, joining a star-studded roster under manager Albert Pujols.

Matt Tallarini - World Baseball NetworkApr 16
Quintana makes his Milwaukee Brewers debut, April 2025
MLB

Milwaukee Brewers LHP Jose Quintana Confirms To MLB Network In Pregame Interview To Commit On Playing With Colombia For 2026 World Baseball Classic

Jose Quintana commits to pitch for Colombia at 2026 WBC, confirms news in MLB Network interview ahead of Brewers’ April 14 game vs. Tigers.

Matt Tallarini - World Baseball NetworkApr 15
Aaron Judge of the New York Yankees on Saturday, April 12, 2025
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Aaron Judge Named Team USA Captain For 2026 WBC Under Manager Mark DeRosa

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.

Matt Tallarini - World Baseball NetworkApr 14
Report: Team Chinese Taipei Names Tseng Hao-Jiu Manager for 2026 World Baseball Classic
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Report: Team Chinese Taipei Names Tseng Hao-Jiu Manager for 2026 World Baseball Classic

On Monday, CPBL Stats on X reported that Tseng Hao-Jiu has agreed to serve as…

Conor Liguori - World Baseball NetworkApr 14
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