윌슨과 윌리엄 콘트레라스 형제가 2026 월드 베이스볼 클래식에서 베네수엘라 대표팀으로 출전하며, 대회에서 형제가 처음으로 국가를 위해 함께 유니폼을 입는다. 2022 올스타전에서 함께했던 이 형제는 필드를 공유하고 가족의 명예를 드높이는 것에 흥분을 표했다. 베네수엘라의 D 풀 경기는 금요일 마이애미에서 네덜란드와의 경기부터 시작된다.
올스타전에서 내셔널리그 로스터를 공유한 지 4년 만에, 윌슨 콘트레라스(33)와 동생 윌리엄(28)은 월드 베이스볼 클래식에서 장기간 함께 싸울 준비를 하고 있다. 윌슨은 시카고 컵스에서 포수를 맡았던 후 보스턴 레드삭스의 1루수로 첫 시즌을 맞는다. 윌리엄은 밀워키 브루어스의 포수로 2번의 올스타 선발과 실버 슬러거 상을 받았다。
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Team USA will face Venezuela in the 2026 World Baseball Classic championship game on Tuesday night at loanDepot park in Miami. The United States advanced with a 2-1 win over the Dominican Republic, while Venezuela defeated Italy 4-2 in the semifinals. Nolan McLean starts for the U.S. against Eduardo Rodriguez for Venezuela.
Team Brazil's roster for the 2026 World Baseball Classic features three players with notable MLB family ties, despite lacking active Major League players. Sons of former stars Dante Bichette, Manny Ramirez, and José Contreras bring inherited talent to the international stage. The team prepares to face tough competition in Pool B, starting with the United States.
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Venezuela has announced key additions to its roster for the 2026 World Baseball Classic, captained by Salvador Perez. The team welcomes Ronald Acuña Jr., Maikel Garcia, Jackson Chourio and Wilyer Abreu, strengthening an already promising lineup. This follows Venezuela's quarterfinal appearance in the 2023 tournament.
Houston Astros second baseman Jose Altuve will not participate in the 2026 World Baseball Classic for Venezuela, following a request from his club. The decision stems from concerns over a previous injury sustained during the 2023 tournament. Altuve expressed a desire to play but acknowledged the matter was out of his hands.
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Venezuela secured a convincing 11-3 victory over Israel in its second Pool D game of the 2026 World Baseball Classic at loanDepot park in Miami, following a 6-2 win over the Netherlands. Luis Arraez starred, going 4-for-5 with two home runs and five RBIs.
Philadelphia Phillies star Bryce Harper hit his first Grapefruit League home run in a recent spring training game, signaling his readiness for the upcoming World Baseball Classic. The slugger expressed excitement about joining Team USA for the international tournament. Harper's strong start in spring training includes a .375 batting average over four games.
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The Detroit Tigers are set to play a two-game exhibition series against the Dominican Republic's World Baseball Classic team in Santo Domingo, starting Tuesday. The event honors victims of the Jet Set nightclub tragedy, with MLB donating to the Dominican Red Cross. Players like Wenceel Pérez anticipate an emotional homecoming.