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World Baseball Classic, Edwin Díaz and Puerto Rico

Edwin Díaz returning to Team PR after fateful injury at '23 Classic

Edwin Díaz is back on Puerto Rico’s roster for the World Baseball Classic, three years after a fluke knee injury at the tournament ended his 2023 season before it could begin.

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Edwin Díaz will pitch for Puerto Rico in World Baseball Classic after season-ending knee injury at event in 2023

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Puerto Rico considering pulling out of 2026 World Baseball Classic over insurance issues

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State College police welcome families to 'Hearts and Heroes' event

State College police welcome families to 'Hearts and Heroes' event 2.2.26.

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Departed Mets closer Edwin Díaz’s World Baseball Classic status confirmed

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Indiana's Hope the Groundhog makes her 2026 prediction

World Baseball Classic, Dominican Republic

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Why MLB stars are being told they can’t play in the World Baseball Classic

Insurance concerns for players in the World Baseball Classic reached a fever pitch Saturday, when officials from Team Puerto Rico said they might withdraw the team from the tournament after learning e...

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Astros shortstop Jeremy Peña to play in World Baseball Classic for Dominican Republic

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How Yankees' Austin Wells is eligible to play for Dominican Republic in World Baseball Classic

World Baseball Classic 2026: What's the deal with all the WBC insurance issues?

Francisco Lindor and Carlos Correa, among other notable MLB players, were denied insurance coverage and thus are unlikely to compete in the upcoming tournament.

Edwin Diaz will pitch for Puerto Rico in World Baseball Classic

The Dodgers’ new closer has participated in the WBC twice in the past. But he suffered a devastating knee injury during the 2023 tournament and missed the entire MLB season.

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MLB: Approval of Cuban player for World Baseball Classic sparks anger among Puerto Rico and Venezuela fans

The inclusion of Yoán Moncada in the 2026 World Baseball Classic has stirred up controversy. While Cuba rejoices, Puerto Rico and Venezuela face frustrations due to their stars' absence over insurance issues.

Jays' Jose Berrios Waiting to Learn World Baseball Classic Fate

Shohei Ohtani was unlikely to be covered as a pitcher in World Baseball Classic, which means he couldn't have pitched had he wanted to. Details on the WBC insurance woes, which has led the MLBPA to say it's "disappointed." Some decisions could change. https://t.co/6uv7zt2vfA