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These days, Italy is planting its flag on the world baseball map. During the World Baseball Classic (the World Cup ...

The World Baseball Classic seemed like such a good idea when it was launched. Not just an All-Star game, but an All-Star Tournament pitting the best baseball countries in the world. USA vs. Japan, the ...

It was no surprise when none of the current members of the Colorado Rockies were selected to represent the United States in the 2026 World Baseball Classic. After all, the team finished with 119 ...

The Cincinnati Reds have a lot to be excited about this season, aside from Hunter Greene's crushing injury that's going to keep him out until July. Elly De La Cruz is one of the most electric players ...

Team Italy star Vinnie Pasquantino broke down the squad's espresso tradition at the ongoing World Baseball Classic.

Houston sent the fewest players to the 2026 World Baseball Classic, all while hosting an all-time party at home.

Colt Emerson #85 of the Seattle Mariners runs to third base to score on a two-run double hit by Julio Rodríguez during the fourth inning of a spring training game against the Chicago White Sox at ...

Vinnie Pasquantino had the World Baseball Classic’s first three-homer game, leading Italy over Mexico 9-1 to win Pool B and advance the United States to the quarterfinals as group’s ...

Umpires allowed Shohei Ohtani to throw warmup pitches after the clock between innings had elapsed. Gregory Shamus / Getty Images Before a knockout blow came a chorus of boos. Shohei Ohtani’s two-way ...

Sam Aldegheri, a native of Verona, Italy, took the mound and put on a show during the WBC pool play game against Brazil.