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Why MLB Stars Are Being Limited in the WBC and Other Sports Stars Are Unaffected
The World Baseball Classic is supposed to be baseball’s grand international showcase — a chance for the game’s biggest stars to wear their country’s name across their chest and compete for global pride.
MLB News / CBSSports.com / February 1
Puerto Rico considering pulling out of 2026 World Baseball Classic over insurance issues
Francisco Lindor and other notable Puerto Rican players have not been approved for insurance for the WBC
New York Mets News / Empire Sports Media / January 31
Mets News & Buzz: Francisco Lindor to miss WBC due to ‘insurance constraints’; Adbert Alzolay expected to be a full-go in spring, more
New York Mets superstar Francisco Lindor is expected to miss the World Baseball Classic due to ‘insurance constraints’ after undergoing elbow surgery in the fall, and Team Puerto Rico is fuming.
The 'MLB active doubles leaders' quiz
How many of the active MLB players with 300 or more doubles in their career can you name in five minutes?
New York Mets News / Empire Sports Media / January 31
Mets superstar Francisco Lindor to miss World Baseball Classic over ‘insurance constraints’
Francisco Lindor is the soul of Puerto Rican baseball. It is a fact that doesn’t require a spreadsheet or a scouting report to verify. When he puts on
25 MLB players who have the most to prove in 2026
The new MLB season brings opportunities as players head into their walk years and try to rebound from subpar performances. These 25 players stand out heading into 2026.
MLB News / MLB on ClutchPoints / January 31
Team Puerto Rico considering World Baseball Classic withdrawal amid medical insurance obstacle
Team Puerto Rico is reportedly considering not participating in the 2026 World Baseball Classic due to a struggle to receive medical insurance for multiple star players, per MLB insider Hector Gomez.
Francisco Lindor News / Athlon Sports / January 30
Mets' Francisco Lindor Receives Unfortunate News Ahead of World Baseball Classic
The New York Mets revamped the team’s 40-man roster this winter following a disappointing 2025 campaign. However, as the MLB season approaches, the organization retained its captain, shortstop Francisco Lindor, who remains a central part of New York’s future.
New York Mets News / Empire Sports Media / January 29
Mets News & Buzz: Team reportedly still in on Framber Valdez; why Mets don’t need Francisco Lindor to be superman this year, more
The New York Mets already brought in Freddy Peralta and Tobias Myers, but reporter Hector Gomez says they are still in on Framber Valdez. It would certainly be a surprise to see the winning bid coming from Queens, but you never know.
New York Mets News / Yardbarker / January 27
Mets' Carlos Mendoza again addresses Juan Soto, Francisco Lindor relationship
The Mets can't shake chemistry questions as they prepare to start the 2026 season with a revamped roster.
MLB News / Athlon Sports / January 26
Lindor vs Henderson 2026 Fantasy Comparison
Sometimes drafting feels like a boxing match with 11 opponents. Or maybe more like Die Hard with a Vengeance. You have to solve a puzzle in 90 seconds every round based on all the factors to make sure your draft does not blow up.
The 25 greatest pitching seasons from the modern MLB era
America's favorite pastime has more memorable performances than any sport. As such, figuring out which pitchers had the best seasons ever is no easy task.
New York Mets News / Athlon Sports / January 24
Lindor 2026 Fantasy Outlook
Francisco Lindor is one of the most compelling stories on the board. Smiley was brought to the New York Metsto change the culture, and for the most part,
New York Mets News / Athlon Sports / January 22
MLB Announces Francisco Lindor News
The New York Mets are heading into the 2026 MLB season with significant roster turnover, as many familiar players departed in free agency or were dealt in trades.
New York Mets News / Athlon Sports / January 20
Mets' Francisco Lindor Announces Off-Field News Amid MLB Offseason
The New York Mets are heading into the 2026 MLB season with a revamped roster built around shortstop Francisco Lindor and outfielder Juan Soto. Expectations remain high in Queens, with the front office hoping this year’s group is talented enough to make the MLB playoffs.
New York Mets News / Sneakers on SI / January 17
Coco Gauff Unveils Francisco Lindor's New Balance Shoes at Australian Open
New York Mets shortstop Francisco Lindor surprised Coco Gauff during his visit to the Australian Open. Posing as a reporter at her pre-tournament press conference and wearing her signature New Balance Coco CG2 shoes, Lindor jokingly offered to be her doubles partner.
New York Mets News / Mets Merized Online / January 7
Lindor Deal Looks Good Five Years Later
The Mets stunned the baseball world five years ago today, completing a blockbuster trade with Cleveland that brought Francisco Lindor and Carlos Carrasco to New York.
MLB News / Yardbarker / December 17
New York sports radio legend reveals alleged reasons for Mets' clubhouse issues during 2025 season
A report from late November suggested that the New York Mets' collapse during the 2025 season occurred, in part, because alleged clubhouse issues impacted the club throughout the campaign.
New York Mets News / New York Mets on SI / December 14
Juan Soto sets record straight on Francisco Lindor relationship
New York Post MLB reporter Mike Puma sent the baseball community into a collective frenzy when he reported in an article on November 28 that New York Mets superstars Juan Soto and Francisco Lindor had a "chilly" relationship during the 2025 season, which may have contributed to the reported clubhouse issues the Mets experienced.
New York Mets News / New York Mets on SI / December 13
Francisco Lindor wasn't made Mets captain for this reason
One of the biggest storylines heading into the New York Mets' 2025 season was whether star shortstop Francisco Lindor would be named the franchise's fifth official captain, and the first since David Wright.
New York Mets News / Larry Brown Sports / November 29
Details emerge on Francisco Lindor's alleged incident with Mets teammate
Mr. Smile apparently wasn’t smiling too much about one of his teammates last season.
New York Mets News / New York Mets on SI / November 2
Mets' Francisco Lindor drops 3-word reaction to wild World Series Game 7
While New York Mets fans may be reluctant to admit it, no true fan can deny that the 2025 World Series was an all-time classic and will be remembered by the baseball community for years (and likely decades) to come.
New York Mets News / MLB Trade Rumors / October 22
Francisco Lindor undergoes surgery: Mets star's status, outlook
New York Mets shortstop Francisco Lindor recently underwent surgery on his right elbow.
New York Mets News / EssentiallySports / September 28
Francisco Lindor Throws Mets Clubhouse Under the Bus as NY Announcers Rip Into the Franchise
The Mets’ missing the playoffs has already sparked plenty of chatter in the clubhouse. Well, a $340 million payroll is way too steep to come up empty in October.
New York Mets News / Yardbarker / September 25
Mets' Francisco Lindor joins rare club with another 30-30 season
It takes a rare player to be able to have the power to hit 30 home runs and the speed to steal 30 bases in the same season.
New York Mets News / Total Apex Sports / September 17
When Music Meets Baseball: Katia Lindor’s Violin Serenade and Francisco’s Perfect Response
You know those magical sports moments that give you goosebumps? The ones where everything aligns perfectly and you can’t help but smile? Tuesday night at Citi Field delivered one of those rare gems, courtesy of the Lindor family.
New York Mets News / Larry Brown Sports / September 17
Francisco Lindor had the best reaction to his wife performing national anthem on violin
A different member of the Lindor family had the Citi Field crowd on its feet Tuesday during the New York Mets’ game against the San Diego Padres. Mets All-Star Francisco Lindor watched from near the dugout as his wife, Katia Lindor, had the privilege of performing “The Star-Spangled Banner” on violin before the Mets-Padres contest.
New York Mets News / Yardbarker / September 11
Francisco Lindor speaks honestly about Mets' woes amid fears of missing the playoffs
Lindor addressed the team's recent run of poor play.
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