The 2nd WBC semifinal between Italy and Venezuela set for Monday night

Venezuela defeated Japan, which was the reigning champion in the WBC in the quarterfinals. Italy has won all five games at ...

Italy's Dante Nori, Northville product, named to WBC all-tournament team

Team Italy made its deepest run in the World Baseball Classic this month, and Northville product Dante Nori was a big reason why.

MLB teams pressure WBC managers to be careful with pitchers. Venezuela pushed back

Venezuela manager Omar López went beyond the limit to help his nation win its first World Baseball Classic. Major league ...

Expect a festive WBC final crowd as the US plays Venezuela at an uncomfortable political moment

MIAMI (AP) — After nearly getting eliminated in the group stage last week, the United States plays Venezuela for the World Baseball Classic championship on Tuesday night in a game with political ...

Italy vs. Venezuela live updates: World Baseball Classic semifinals wrap Monday, winner will play USA in championship

In the second of the 2026 World Baseball Classic semifinals, Italy faces Venezuela, with the winner set to play Team USA in ...

Italy's improbable World Baseball Classic run ends, but Azzurri leave lasting impact at home

The Italians' celebrations throughout the tournament were endearing to many and garnered widespread attention. They followed ...

Aaron Nola to start for Italy in WBC semifinals. See Phillies' WBC stats

Phillies starter Aaron Nola will start for Italy against Venezuela in the WBC semifinals to face USA in the finals. Here's ...

Maikel Garcia named World Baseball Classic MVP for helping lead Venezuela to first ever title

For the first time ever, Team Venezuela are champions of the World Baseball Classic. Venezuela outlasted the United States in ...