Puerto Rico removes starter in 1st inning after Italy’s scoring outburst

Puerto Rico was forced to remove its starting pitcher against Italy in their World Baseball Classic matchup.

‘These days truly feel like a fairytale’: What Team Italy’s run in the World Baseball Classic means to Italian baseball fans

Team Italy pitcher Dylan DeLucia threw four shutout innings in the World Baseball Classic quarterfinal game against Puerto Rico – purportedly the first baseball game to be broadcast on national ...

Italy’s improbable World Baseball Classic run ends, but Azzurri leave lasting impact at home

Francisco Cervelli believes Italy won’t be sneaking up on opponents in three years at the next World Baseball Classic. “We are no longer the Cinderella,” the Italy manager said after the Azzurri were ...