The face of Venezuelan baseball desperately wishes he could represent his country in baseball's greatest global event.

With the World Baseball Classic underway this week, so many of the world's greatest players will share the field. And, ...

A few notable MLB names are sitting out of the World Baseball Classic due to insurance issues. Here's what you need to know.

Jose Altuve could not play in the WBC with Team Venezuela because of insurance issues but he did carry lineup card in Astros' exhibition.

Six current Astros and big-name alumni headline global tournament, with many making a stop at Daikin Park.

Jose Altuve has been one of the best hitters in baseball over the years. For most of his career, Altuve was a player who ...

Following Sunday’s Grapefruit League game against the Astros, several players departed Mets camp to join their respective national teams for the World Baseball Classic.

Learn which stars outside of Francisco Lindor and Jose Altuve won't be competing in the World Baseball Classic and why ...

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 National Financial Partners, who are responsible for insuring all players that will participate in the WBC, are tasked to pay back a player's guaranteed salary to the ball club in case the ...