Daikin Park (Houston) — In the fourth inning of Italy’s 8-6 stunner over Team USA, Jac Caglianone hit the Azzurri’s third home run of the game. Returning to the dugout, he put on the Armani jacket waiting for him, downed a shot of espresso and received the due baci greeting from Vinnie Pasquantino, who placed … Read more
Can Team USA and its star-studded lineup and rotation win it all at the 2026 World Baseball Classic?  Three games, three wins so far for the USA after beating Brazil, dominating Great Britain, and getting past Mexico. It continues with Tuesday’s Pool B finale against Italy at Daikin Park, home of MLB’s Houston Astros. … Read more
Sunday’s slate of World Baseball Classic action saw two teams eyeing deep runs at the World Baseball Classic put up some big offensive numbers while the reigning champions had themselves a close call. The Dominican Republic reiterated their status as one of the tournament favorites with a 12-run outing against the Netherlands, including four homers. … Read more
England have been handed a brutal draw on their return to the top table of Nations League football. The Three Lions will take on Spain, Croatia, and Czechia in what could be seen as a Group of Death for Thomas Tuchel’s men, who will first attempt to win the World Cup this summer. England’s sobering … Read more
All 20 teams at the World Baseball Classic will have MLB representation. And all 30 MLB teams will have several players taking part in baseball’s marquee international event. In all, 190 players who are on major league rosters will be at the WBC. Which team has the most? The Mariners (16) lead the pack with … Read more