New World Baseball Classic insurance rules impact player participation.

Many of the biggest names in baseball are taking the field in the 2026 World Baseball Classic, but a handful were forced to sit out for reasons out of their control. After Edwin Diaz and Jose Altuve ...

The 2026 World Baseball Classic is the pinnacle of baseball passion, where national pride outweighs team logos. Yet, as the event approaches, a familiar shadow looms over the rosters of powerhouse ...

A former Team USA captain denied. A squad so decimated it threatened to leave the tournament. Even Bad Bunny got involved.

MLB players hoping to play in this season’s tournament were faced with stricter insurance requirements after the 2023 WBC tournament, which saw Edwin Díaz and José Altuve suffer significant injuries.

Sep 26, 2025; Anaheim, California, USA; Los Angeles Angels and designated hitter Mike Trout (27) celebrate the victory against the Houston Astros at Angel Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Gary A.

Days after announcing he will not be part of the Team Venezuela roster for the 2026 World Baseball Classic, Miguel Rojas went on the attack while speaking with a throng of reporters at DodgerFest. The ...

Carlos Correa is the second Houston Astros big name who will not participate in the World Baseball Classic. According to Chandler Rome of The Athletic, Correa was unable to secure insurance for his ...

Philadelphia Phillies left-handed reliever Jose Alvarado was denied insurance to represent his home country of Venezuela at the 2026 World Baseball Classic. The veteran announced the disappointing ...