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This video of Italy's dugout following their World Baseball Classic loss encapsulated the emotions the team is feeling right now.

Venezuela beat Shohei Ohtani and defending champion Japan 8-5 in the World Baseball Classic on Saturday night to advance to ...

The Italians have taken the 2026 WBC by storm, but this talented roster could turn out to be anything but a fluke.

For good, bad and confusing reasons, Houston has felt like the place to be this past weekend. The Houston Livestock Show and Rodeo is in full flight, the World Baseball Classic brought tourists from ...

Italy will take on Venezuela in Monday’s World Baseball Classic semifinal, with the winner advancing to Tuesday’s final ...

With the conclusion of the World Baseball Classic's quarterfinals, the stage is set for the remaining four teams to compete.

Kansas City Royals star Vinnie Pasquantino has played a key role in Italy's unexpected run to the World Baseball Classic semifinals. The captain's most notable contribution came in the Pool B finale ...

Baseball has a long way to go to be a widespread pastime in Italy but the team is committed to the cause. Alex Slitz / The Athletic has live coverage of Venezuela vs. Italy in the 2026 World Baseball ...

The United States is now on to its third consecutive WBC final after one of the better matchups we’ve ever seen at the tournament. The Dominican Republic entered the tournament as the team most likely ...

Italy reached its first World Baseball Classic semifinal, and the team’s espresso-and-wine celebrations have gained some level of attention in a soccer-obsessed nation.

The Dominican Republic has perhaps the best lineup in World Baseball Classic history. Their starting lineup includes ...