St. Patrick’s Day meets the WBC Final. USA vs Venezuela showdown…as Ireland remains absent while Italy and global baseball continue to rise on the world stage.
Team Italy jumps ahead early and survives a late Puerto Rico rally to win 8–6 and advance to the World Baseball Classic semifinals in Miami.
Vinnie Pasquantino blasts three home runs as Italy routs Mexico 9–1 to win Pool B, eliminate Mexico, and send Team USA to the WBC quarterfinals.
Italy built an early eight-run lead and survived a late U.S. rally as Pete Crow-Armstrong homered twice before Aaron Judge struck out to seal an 8–6 WBC shock.
Team Italy fell 4-3 to the Angels in Cactus League action as Quattrini impressed and Ottavino praised a “young, dynamic” roster.
Italy’s Giacomino Lasaracina signs with the Blue Jays as J.J. D’Orazio replaces Alberto Mineo on the 2026 WBC roster.
Italy falls 13–3 and 9–6 to Yankees prospects in Tampa as Lasaracina homers twice and Claudio Scotti earns WBC call-up.
Italy opens elite Florida camp under Cervelli ahead of 2026 WBC, launching its Olympic cycle toward LA 2028.
