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The 2026 World Baseball Classic is set to begin March 5, with Venezuela among the teams competing in a challenging Group D that includes the Dominican Republic, Israel, the Netherlands, and Nicaragua.

Houston Astros stars Jose Altuve and Carlos Correa will not play in this year's World Baseball Classic because they were unable to get insurance on their contracts, reports The Athletic. Without ...

Jose Altuve stepping away from the 2026 WBC instantly reignited Astros jokes, as MLB fans mocked him with trash can digs online fast brutal Jose Altuve wanted back in. Again. Having sent a message to ...

HOUSTON(AP) — Houston’s Jose Altuve and Carlos Correa won’t play in the World Baseball Classic after both failed to get insurance on their contracts for the tournament. The Athletic reported Tuesday ...

The Houston Astros have made their position clear. Jose Altuve will not represent Venezuela in the 2026 World Baseball Classic, and the decision came from the organization, not the player. According ...

While some of the 2026 World Baseball Classic games will be held at the Houston Astros' Daikin Park, two of the team's brightest stars will not compete in the event following conversations with Astros ...

Jose Altuve has played 15 MLB seasons with Houston, earning numerous accolades and titles. Altuve will not participate in the 2026 World Baseball Classic at the Astros' request. Venezuela faces the ...

Houston Astros star Jose Altuve will not be playing for Venezuela in this year's World Baseball Classic for this reason. The 2026 World Baseball Classic begins March 5. There are going to be a ton of ...

Houston Astros All-Star Jose Altuve will not play for Team Venezuela in the 2026 World Baseball Classic at the request of his club, per MLB.com's Brian McTaggart. This decision comes after Altuve ...