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WBC Baseball Nicaragua Venezuela Image ID : 23073862585143 Venezuela designated hitter Miguel Cabrera (24) follows his hit duringo a World Baseball Classic game against Nicaragua, Tuesday, March 14, 2023, in Miami.

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Former MLB Player Miguel Cabrera Named Venezuela National Team Hitting Coach For 2026 World Baseball Classic

Miguel Cabrera named Venezuela’s hitting coach for 2026 WBC as the nation eyes redemption after falling to Team USA in 2023 quarterfinals.

Matt Tallarini - World Baseball NetworkMay 6

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Bo Bichette Commits to Brazil for 2026 World Baseball Classic

The World Baseball Classic is quickly approaching, and stars around the league are starting to…

Aaliyan Mohammed - World Baseball NetworkApr 30

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Bradley Marcelino Named Great Britain Manager For 2026 World Baseball Classic

Bradley Marcelino named Great Britain manager as the team builds its roster for the 2026 WBC in Houston at Daikin Park.

Matt Tallarini - World Baseball NetworkApr 29

Manager Jose Mayorga For Panama 2026 WBC

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Panama Coaching Staff Announced Under Manager Jose Mayorga For 2026 WBC

Panama announced their 2026 WBC coaching staff under Jose Mayorga and will compete in Pool A at Hiram Bithorn Stadium next March.

Matt Tallarini - World Baseball NetworkApr 28

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

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Eugenio Suarez Cranks Four Home Runs On Saturday and Makes Strong Case For Venezuela 2026 World Baseball Classic Roster

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

Matt Tallarini - World Baseball NetworkApr 27

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Seattle Mariners Closer Andres Munoz Making Strong Case for Team Mexico 2026 WBC Selection

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.

Matt Tallarini - World Baseball NetworkApr 25

Padres Athletics Spring Baseball Image ID : 25058844343608 San Diego Padres' Leodalis De Vries forces out Athletics' Gio Urshela (13) as he turns a double play on CJ Alexander during the second inning of a spring training baseball game, Thursday, Feb. 27, 2025, in Mesa, Ariz. (AP Photo/Matt York)

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San Diego Padres Prospect Leodalis De Vries Eligible To Play for Netherlands in 2026 World Baseball Classic After Gaining Citizenship

San Diego Padres prospect Leodalis De Vries is now eligible to play for the Netherlands at the 2026 WBC after gaining Dutch citizenship.

Matt Tallarini - World Baseball NetworkApr 24

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.

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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