Italy 9, Mexico 1: Team USA advances as Italy emphatically tops Pool B

Italy blew out Mexico 9-1 to win Pool B, which helped Team USA advance to the quarterfinals of the World Baseball Classic.

Team USA baseball manager Mark DeRosa decries 'false narratives,' says Italy loss was 'huge wake-up call'

Going into the Italy game, DeRosa seemed convinced Team USA had already advanced to the quarterfinals

Mark DeRosa Clarifies Comments on Team USA's Loss to Italy

Following Team USA's win over Mexico, manager Mark DeRosa had some interesting comments. DeRosa had to clarify those comments.
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DeRosa clears air on handling of Team USA's loss to Italy

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

World Baseball Classic title odds, where Team USA stands

Eight teams. One trophy. And a set of odds that tells you everything about who the world actually believes in heading into the knockout stage. The 2026 World Baseball Classic quarterfinals are here, and the betting market has already done its homework,

Team USA manager explains brutal mistake that has fans clowning him

Team USA manager Mark DeRosa apologized for his mistake prior to their 8-6 loss to Italy in World Baseball Classic pool play action.
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Like a shot of espresso, Italy jolts Team USA

They came here singing canzones. Not Dominic Canzone (though he was there) but Italian “canzones.” As in, songs. The members of Team Italy, instantly bonded by their short exhibition experience in Arizona and headed off to Pool B play here,