World Baseball Classic Championship Game Could Be All About Phillies

The championship game of the World Baseball Classic could have a heavy Phillies-centric feel to it.

World Baseball Classic: Who’s behind Team Italy’s sizzling offense? Its hitting coach — a Staten Islander

Menechino’s assistant batting coach is former New York Yankees star catcher Jorge Posada. Team Italy is managed by ex-Staten Island Yankees and New York Yankees catcher Francisco Cervelli. Team Italy will look to earn a spot in Tuesday’s WBC championship game when it meets Team Venezuela at 8 p.m. on Monday in Miami.

A stunning US loss to Italy leaves World Baseball Classic fate hanging

The surprising loss by the United States to Italy in the World Baseball Classic on Tuesday night means that the Americans need help to advance to the quarterfinals.

World Baseball Classic schedule, scores: Team USA to face Dominican Republic on Sunday in semifinals; Venezuela vs. Italy on Monday

World Baseball Classic schedule, scores: Team USA to face Dominican Republic on Sunday in semifinals; Venezuela vs. Italy on Monday Most games will be broadcast in the U.S. on the Fox family of networks (Fox, FS1, FS2) and streamed on the Fox Sports app and Tubi.