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Dodgers infielder Miguel Rojas says he cannot participate in the World Baseball Classic due to insurance hurdles on his MLB contract, a problem impacting several Latin American stars and prompting talk of Puerto Rico possibly withdrawing from the event; the insurance rules are meant to cover teams for WBC injuries, but age- or history-based denials are drawing criticism and frustration.
The World Baseball Classic faces a participation crisis as multiple stars, notably Puerto Rico captain Francisco Lindor, are denied insurance to play and risk withdrawing. MLB and the MLBPA are pressuring the insurer to reverse decisions, while players without coverage can still play at their own expense, risk salary loss, or skip the tournament. Denials frequently cite age or recent injuries, and the situation echoes past injuries that have raised the stakes. With rosters due soon and the March 5 start approaching, teams may need last-minute replacements.
Team Puerto Rico is considering pulling out of the 2026 World Baseball Classic after several players, including captain Francisco Lindor, were denied insurance coverage amid stricter insurer rules. The National Financial Partners policy flags many players (often due to chronic injuries, recent surgeries, or age) and could force the team to replace key contributors as rosters are due shortly. Other affected players across teams, such as Miguel Rojas for Venezuela, underscore a broader insurance crunch impacting the WBC lineup with decisions looming before roster submission.
Puerto Rico captain Francisco Lindor will not play in the 2026 World Baseball Classic due to insurance constraints tied to his elbow procedure, joining Carlos Correa in withdrawing; he will participate in spring training with the Mets instead.
A practical list of nine money-saving moves—ranging from leveraging membership perks and placing emergency funds in high-yield accounts to trimming mobile and auto-insurance costs, planning for vehicle maintenance, reassessing transportation, and starting small investments—to turn frugal habits into long-term financial growth.
President Trump pitches the Great Healthcare Plan to Congress to lower drug prices via Most-Favored-Nation pricing, reduce insurance premiums by ending subsidy payments and funding cost-sharing reductions, curb PBM kickbacks, and boost price transparency with plain-English disclosures, posted costs, and expanded over-the-counter access, including direct payments to Americans.
Three masked thieves armed with a gun and hammers stormed Poke Court in Manhattan’s Meatpacking District during the shop’s first community event, smashing display cases and making off with over $100,000 in Pokémon cards and merch in about three minutes; 40 customers were inside, police are investigating, and owner Courtney Chin is weighing security upgrades including an armed guard and checking alarms after the incident.
Trump called on Congress to enact The Great Healthcare Plan to lower drug prices (via MFN pricing), slash insurance premiums, curb PBM kickbacks, and boost price transparency with plain-English disclosures so Americans can compare costs and hold insurers accountable, building on his prior executive actions.
Rio Foster, a 22-year-old Los Angeles Angels outfield prospect, is fighting to recover after a September DUI crash left him with traumatic brain injuries and limited mobility. Four months of rehab at the Shepherd Center have yielded sporadic progress as his family grapples with mounting medical costs, the potential loss of Angels insurance, and uncertain support from the team. A GoFundMe raised about $67,000 but funds are dwindling; the driver faces vehicular assault charges. Foster’s mother remains hopeful but pragmatic, seeking a path to care and a possible return to baseball while navigating insurance and financial hurdles.
Sequoia-backed WithCoverage pairs industry risk experts with an AI audit engine to analyze a company’s policies and operations, providing a line-by-line savings and risk breakdown on the first call. The platform replaces emails and PDFs with a digital workflow, eliminates opaque broker commissions, and has helped customers save up to 30% of their total insurance spend, while expanding into new verticals beyond insurance.
The article discusses skepticism around Trump's proposed plan to pressure insurers into lowering prices, with critics arguing it oversimplifies a complex healthcare issue and may not lead to significant relief for families, while some politicians remain cautiously optimistic.
Amazon Pharmacy now offers Novo Nordisk's Wegovy weight-loss pill through insurance and cash options, with prices starting at $25 for insured and $149 for cash-paying customers, expanding access via kiosks and collaborations with telehealth providers, as the drug gains FDA approval and aims to attract new consumers seeking an alternative to injectable treatments.
The article offers practical advice for improving financial health at any age, emphasizing the importance of professional financial advice, reducing insurance and debt costs, smart investing, and protecting family with insurance, along with tips for saving on everyday expenses and diversifying investments to safeguard wealth.
A California woman was denied renewal of her home insurance after her insurer, CSAA, used drone imagery to assess hazards around her property, raising privacy concerns. The insurer claims to use proprietary aerial imagery, not drones, but the case highlights the growing use of drone technology in insurance assessments, which is legal in California and can improve efficiency and accuracy. Non-renewal differs from cancellation and is a business decision by insurers.
For experienced investors, the New Year's resolutions focus on optimizing existing financial strategies by reviewing tax strategies, capturing charitable deductions, actively managing tax-loss harvesting, eliminating cash drag in tax-advantaged accounts, and adjusting insurance coverage to match current needs, all aimed at protecting and growing their wealth efficiently in 2026.