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Team Venezuela would play its WBC quarterfinal games in Miami, though, if it advances to that round. There’s more to Houston with the Chronicle. Subscribe today for just 25¢.

Former Houston Astros manager Dusty Baker will manage Team Nicaragua in next year’s World Baseball Classic, it was announced ...

Venezuela's pitcher Martin Perez (54) waves after singing the Venezuelan national anthem before an exhibition baseball game between Venezuela and the Houston Astros, Wednesday, March 8, 2023, in ...

Playing in the WBC can also have a permanent impact. David Wright, Team USA’s captain in the 2006 WBC, often mentions how meaningful the tournament was for him and that ‘06 squad.

But Wednesday, the WBC publicized the teams that will compete in pool play in South Florida. The Dominican Republic, Israel, the Netherlands and Venezuela are set to field teams in loanDepot park ...

The 2023 World Baseball Classic quarterfinals are over after USA's win over Venezuela Saturday night. Now the semifinals are set, and they begin Sunday night. Follow along with updates, news ...

Venezuela outfielder David Peralta (6) pitches against Nicaragua during the fourth inning of a Pool D game at the World Baseball Classic at loanDepot Park on Tuesday, March 14, 2023, in Miami, Fla.

The United States and Venezuela will meet in a World Baseball Classic quarterfinal game Saturday at 7 p.m. on FOX. The U.S. and Mexico both advanced out of Pool C with 3-1 records.

Will Houston be down another star on Opening Day? That has yet to be seen, but the frustrations stemming from the WBC remain tried and true. Is it worth having MLB's best on team squads in the WBC?