Mets star shortstop Francisco Lindor wrote on Instagram that he has again been named the captain for Team Puerto Rico — reprising his role from 2023 — in next year’s World Baseball Classic.

In 12 career WBC games, Lindor is 15 for 47 (.318) with a double, a triple, two home runs, and 9 RBI. He served as Puerto Rico's shortstop in both 2017 and 2023, with Carlos Correa and Javier ...

That sense of national pride underscores why Lindor is the best choice for Team Puerto Rico’s captain. Back in 2023, he encapsulated his national pride, saying: “Playing in the WBC means just ...

Lindor was the MVP of Pool D in the 2017 WBC, when Puerto Rico lost to Team USA in the tournament final. In 2023, Team PR was ousted by underdog Mexico in the quarterfinals. Someday, Lindor could ...

Now, the New York Mets’ ace Francisco Lindor announced that he will be the team captain for Puerto Rico, again when the tournament comes back in 2026, from March 5 to 17. He shared the news with ...

Puerto Rico players to watch. There are plenty of obvious players to look for on Team Puerto Rico. Edwin Díaz was the breakout star of 2022, Báez has been an MLB fixture, and Lindor is one of ...

WEST PALM BEACH, Fla. — Francisco Lindor was celebrating perhaps the greatest victory of his career. His Team Puerto Rico had just upset and eliminated the World Baseball Classic-favorite ...

The Puerto Rican National Team has assembled a very strong roster for the 2023 World Baseball Classic, including MLB stars Francisco Lindor, Carlos Correa, Javier Baez and Jose Miranda. Here's a ...

MINNEAPOLIS — Francisco Lindor announced Wednesday he has received the “captain” title — even if it’s for a team other than the Mets. Access the Mets beat like never before Join Post ...

Lindor and Team Puerto Rico will open the WBC in San Juan on March 6, 2026. Puerto will be in Pool A along with Canada, Colombia, Cuba, and Mexico. The Championship Game is scheduled for March 17 ...

Team Puerto Rico fell to Mexico in the second round of the knockout rounds. In five games, Lindor went 9-for-20 with a triple and five RBI. He also walked once and stole one base while striking ...

The star shortstop wrote on Instagram that he has again been named the captain for Team Puerto Rico — reprising his role from 2023 — in next year’s World Baseball Classic.