Hiram Bithorn Stadium was alive on Friday night as the home fans cheered on Team Puerto Rico in its World Baseball Classic opener versus Colombia. The loudest cheers, however, might have come from someone watching the game on his couch.

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Francisco Lindor was expected to lead Team Puerto Rico at the World Baseball Classic, but a hamate bone injury spoiled those plans.

Puerto Rico is missing MLB stars Francisco Lindor and Carlos Correa at the World Baseball Classic due to insurance issues, but Bad Bunny attempted to cover the payments

Mets manager Carlos Mendoza confirmed that shortstop Francisco Lindor started his hitting progression on Wednesday.

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

New York Mets star Francisco Lindor's enduring relationship with wife Katia Reguero began in high school and blossomed privately. Reguero, a violinist and entrepreneur, has built her own brand while supporting Lindor's career and charitable work.

The New York Mets 2026 season is packed with a promising new roster, the return of stars like Juan Soto and Francisco Lindor, and, of course, a fresh batch of new baseball caps, jerseys and more gear that fans can get just in time for.