After setting attendance and broadcast audience records, the World Baseball Classic will return in 2029 or 2030, and in the future, it could be moved to the mid-season, when it would be less likely for clubs to restrict players. Since the Classic's creation in 2006, it has been held during spring training. As the game continues to evolve, we have generally discussed mid-season tournaments. And, certainly, if we were to take this seriously, a mid-season tournament would be an ideal opportunity,» indicated Commissioner Rob Manfred. The tournament rules include pitch count restrictions, and teams can impose stricter limits or deny players permission to participate. «Obviously, we have commitments with Fox regarding the mid-season All-Star Game through 2028.
