Detroit Tigers All-Star Javier Báez has been ruled ineligible to play for Puerto Rico in the 2026 World Baseball Classic after testing positive for marijuana during the 2023 tournament, The Athletic's Cody Stavenhagen reports.

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The Dallas Morning News (subscription required) reported that pitcher Robert Garcia committed to play for Mexico, along with outfielder Alejandro Osuna. The other two are pitchers Nabil Crismatt and Cal Quantrill. Crismatt is expected to play for Colombia, while Quantrill is expected to play for Canada.

New York Giants teammates Russell Wilson and Jameis Winston recently went back and forth regarding their baseball abilities.

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Jay Johnson and Co. are well-represented on this year's top draft eligible players list, Derek Curiel headlines the list.

The Cincinnati Reds, Kansas City Royals, Miami Marlins, Milwaukee Brewers, St. Louis Cardinals and Tampa Bay Rays will have their local television broadcasts produced and distributed by Major League Baseball this season.

Korea comes to the tournament at a turning point for its baseball program. The team dominated in the early-aughts, winning gold at the 2008 Olympics and going to extra innings before losing to Japan in the 2009 World Baseball Classic finals.