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Mar 12, 2026, 6:25 PM

Game 4: Israel vs. The Kingdom of the Netherlands

Who is Team Netherlands? Similar to Israel, Team Netherlands draws heavily from players outside the European Netherlands— primarily from Curaçao and Aruba, two Caribbean parts of the Kingdom of the Netherlands. The roster is very top-loaded, led by stars like...

Mar 10, 2026, 5:04 PM

Game 3: Israel vs. República Dominicana

Who is Team República Dominicana? Team Dominican Republic entered the World Baseball Classic with one of the most star-studded rosters in the tournament, widely viewed as a true “super team.” Their starting lineup alone features players with combined MLB contracts...

Mar 10, 2026, 6:24 AM

Game 2: Israel vs. Nicaragua

Who is Team Nicaragua? Team Nicaragua entered the World Baseball Classic as an underdog with a roster construction somewhat similar to Team Israel’s, featuring only a small number of players with Major League Baseball experience, while most of the team...

Mar 8, 2026, 11:35 PM

Game 1: Israel vs. Venezuela

Who is Team Venezuela? Team Venezuela has become one of the best teams in international baseball. The country ranks third all-time in producing Major League Baseball players, trailing only the United States and the Dominican Republic, and is currently ranked...

Mar 4, 2026, 7:27 AM

World Baseball Classic Lineup Rundown

Roster Let's start with the Israelis: Assaf Lowengart (OF) Assaf Lowengart was born in Timorim, Israel, and grew up playing baseball on Kibbutz Gezer. After completing his service in the Israel Defense Forces (IDF), he moved to the United States to continue...

Mar 3, 2026, 7:24 AM

How does World Baseball Classic Eligibility Work?

Many fans ask: How are players eligible for Team Israel if they weren’t born in Israel or don’t currently hold Israeli passports? On Team Israel in 2026, several players qualify under Israel’s Law of Return through their family connections: Matt Bowman...

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Wesley Seidner is a senior in high school in Virginia. At age 16, Wesley self-published K for Kosher, a book celebrating Jewish baseball players and blending sports with Jewish history and pride. The grandson of a Holocaust survivor, Wesley has carried forward his family’s legacy of courage. For his leadership, Wesley was honored with the Shine A Light on Antisemitism Civic Courage Award and the Anti-Defamation League's Kay Family Award.

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