At the World Baseball Classic, members of Team Italy are embracing their tenuous ties to the homeland, including celebrations with an Armani jacket and a shot of espresso.

Leave it to Team Italy to come through for a guy named DeRosa. Team USA manager Mark DeRosa returned to Daikin Park for his club’s World Baseball Classic workout Thursday afternoon, having survived th

Following Team USA's win over Mexico, manager Mark DeRosa had some interesting comments. DeRosa had to clarify those comments.

Manager Mark DeRosa says his premature comment about the United States having already punched its ticket to the World Baseball Classic quarterfinals before facing Italy was just an “overly confident statement” and reiterated Thursday he knew nothing was guaranteed at that point.

Philadelphia Phillies veteran Aaron Nola pitches for Italy in the World Baseball Classic. On Wednesday, Team USA’s fate rests on Nola’s right arm. Nola will start for Italy in its Pool B finale against Mexico (7 p.

Team USA fell behind 8-0 and couldn't dig out of a hole -- the shocking result could cost the U.S. a spot in the quarterfinals

Team USA concludes its World Baseball Classic group play on Tuesday night, as the United States take on Italy in Houston. Following a crucial matchup against Mexico on Monday, the United States now has a chance to potentially cement a place in the quarterfinals.