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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

WORLD BASEBALL CLASSIC

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

WORLD BASEBALL CLASSIC

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.

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

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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