Italy is surprise Pool B winner, USA advances
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Despite not controlling their own destiny after their shock 8-6 defeat to Italy, Team USA managed to move on to the World Baseball Classic quarterfinals. The Stars and Stripes was
There are only eight teams left standing in the World Baseball Classic, leaving just seven more to get the axe before a champion is crowned.
For the first time since 2006, Team USA has defeated Mexico in the World Baseball Classic. USA used Paul Skenes' golden right arm and home runs from Aaron Judge and Roman Anthony to beat Mexico in Monday night's crucial Pool B matchup at Daikin Park in Houston (USA 5,
USA suffered a shocking loss to Italy and will have to wait 24 hours to see if they'll make the WBC quarterfinals.
Team USA is making changes to its pitching staff heading into Friday's matchup with Canada in the 2026 World Baseball Classic quarterfinal.
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.
Vinnie Pasquantino had a three-word message to Team USA after Italy's 9-1 win over Mexico helped them advance to the WBC quarterfinals.
The Tigers reassigned three non-roster pitchers to minor league camp Thursday – relievers Tyler Mattison and Cole Waites, and starter Bryan Sammons.
Let's create the greatest week on the baseball calendar — by moving the WBC’s Elite Eight, Final Four and Finals to July. Skubal's on board.
Cal Raleigh's handshake snub looks even worse in retrospect. The Team USA catcher could learn a thing or two from the Dominican Republic and Venezuela stars who showed respect prior to their game in WBC pool play.