If you’re keeping count, our Big Board still has nine free agents left unsigned: Valdez, Gallen, Giolito, Chris Bassitt (No. 31), Zack Littell (No. 37), Marcell Ozuna (No. 38), Max Scherzer (No. 41), Rhys Hoskins (No. 43) and Michael Kopech (No. 50).

New York Mets shortstop Francisco Lindor announced that he’s withdrawing from the World Baseball Classic (WBC), citing the elbow surgery he had after the last season as the reason he won’t be playing.

Insurance issues are preventing some of MLB's top players from participating in the 2026 WBC.

Baseball player insurance concerns potentially could cause one country to drop out of the World Baseball Classic. On Saturday, officials from Team Puerto Rico said they might withdraw the team from the tournament after learning eight of their 10 players would be denied coverage,

Miguel Rojas announced last week that he would be unable to participate in the World Baseball Classic because of issues obtaining insurance on his MLB contract. And

Another Pittsburgh Pirates reliever is set to represent his country this spring.

The World Baseball Classic aims to bring together the best baseball talent in the world, but that dream won't fully be reality in 2026.

New York Mets shortstop Francisco Lindor will miss the 2026 World Baseball Classic due to the elbow surgery he had at the end of last season.

Under the guidance of teammate Manny Machado, Tatis will be representing the Dominican Republic in the World Baseball Classic.

Bruce Carrington knocked out Carlos Castro in Round 9 to win the WBC featherweight championship at Madison Square Garden.