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

MIAMI – Team Italy has heard the jabs. They understand that people look at them not as an Italian ballclub, but a group of guys from America masquerading as an Italian team. But this team doesn’t care.

Who will face Team USA in the finals of the 2026 World Baseball Classic? That question will be answered Monday night in Miami when Venezuela takes on Italy. Italy, the Cinderellas of this edition of the tournament and the last undefeated team standing,

With espresso shots, kisses on the cheek and Andrea Bocelli singalongs, Team Italy has charmed the baseball world. But their mission is more ambitious: Turn Italy into a bona fide baseball factory.

Former MLB star delivers a harsh take on Team USA ahead of the World Baseball Classic final, questioning their matchup and chances.

Outside, it was one of those relentless South Florida rains. But still, the hundreds of Venezuelan baseball fans who remained long after the last pitch of the World Baseball Classic semifinals had been thrown were in ecstasy.

Ronald Acuna Jr. sparked a seventh-inning rally for a comeback win over Italy, leading the Venezuelans to their first World Baseball Classic finale.

Venezuela outfielder Ronald Acuna Jr. made a critical single in their semifinals match against Italy in the World Baseball Classic.

Jorge Posada is on the Team Italy coaching staff at the World Baseball Classic with former teammate Francisco Cervelli.

Major League Baseball plans to bring back the World Baseball Classic in 2029 or 2030 and it could eventually move to midseason

With Team Italy falling to Team Venezuela in the World Baseball Classic, Aaron Nola's attention has turned to the Phillies.