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Brazil Opens WBC in Houston With Dante Bichette Jr.’s Green Hair on Full Display

Bo Bichette withdrew to focus on a new Mets role after signing a three-year, $126 million deal.

Red Sox’s Anthony, Rafaela Stay in Game After Scary Spring Training Collision

Javier Báez Takes Responsibility as Marijuana Ban Makes Him Ineligible for 2026 WBC in Puerto Rico

Aaron Judge to Captain Team USA, Addresses Possible Japan Clash at 2026 WBC

Mike Trout Out of 2026 WBC After Failing to Secure Contract Insurance

Red Sox’ Roman Anthony Tapped as Team USA Replacement, Pending Final Clearance

Puerto Rico Weighs WBC Withdrawal as Insurer Bars Stars; Edwin Díaz Cleared to Pitch

Astros’ Jose Altuve and Carlos Correa to Miss 2026 WBC After Insurance Denials

Aaron Nola Commits to Team Italy for 2026 World Baseball Classic

Freddie Freeman Withdraws From Team Canada’s 2026 WBC Roster for Personal Reasons

Boone Backs Judge as Team USA Captain for 2026 WBC

Team USA Taps Crow-Armstrong as Defensive Anchor as Cubs’ WBC Contingent Could Reach Eight

Dodgers Prefer Ohtani to Hit Only at 2026 WBC as Japan Seeks Early Arrival