Catcher Cal Raleigh is on pace to make MLB history with 26 home runs before the break, leading the Seattle Mariners with a breakout 2025 season.
Salvador Perez and Jose Altuve were named team captains for Venezuela at the 2026 World Baseball Classic by manager Omar López. Pool D play runs March 6-11.
Tampa Bay Rays first baseman Jonathan Aranda confirmed he will play for Mexico at the 2026 World Baseball Classic, his second straight WBC appearance.
Venezuela announced its full staff for the 2026 World Baseball Classic, including Gregor Blanco and Jose Yepez in leadership roles.
Italian LHP Samuel Aldegheri recalled by the Angels for their series in Boston, marking a potential MLB return and key step toward Italy’s 2026 WBC roster.
World Baseball Talk’s spotlight is on Eugenio Suárez, the third baseman for the Arizona Diamondbacks.
New York Mets Francisco Lindor hit his 261st career home run to pass Derek Jeter and will captain Puerto Rico again at the 2026 WBC, leading on both MLB and global stages.
Miguel Cabrera will suit up for Tigres de Aragua in the 2025-26 LVBP season, marking a return to Venezuela’s top winter league under Ozzie Guillén.
