FORT MYERS, FLA. – Joe Ryan looked like his usual self when he pitched Monday, March 16, giving up five hits and one run across four innings. He totaled six strikeouts and one walk. The biggest surprise is his outing came against the Pittsburgh Pirates at Hammond Stadium,

Team USA manager Mark DeRosa needed to know the simple rules of the tournament. Instead, he made an embarrassment of the national team he was leading.

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's loss to Italy puts it in a precarious position, awaiting the Mexico-Italy result.

Philadelphia Phillies veteran Aaron Nola pitches for Italy in the World Baseball Classic. On Wednesday, Team USA’s fate rests on Nola’s right arm. Nola will start for Italy in its Pool B finale against Mexico (7 p.

Team USA fell behind 8-0 and couldn't dig out of a hole -- the shocking result could cost the U.S. a spot in the quarterfinals

Mark DeRosa and Team USA will take on Canada in the quarterfinals of the World Baseball Classic. Ahead of this The post USA Manager Mark DeRosa Hits out At “False Narratives” Regarding Huge WBC Qualification Mistake appeared first on FirstSportz.

Locked On MLB recaps the World Baseball Classic semifinals, Team USA's win over the Dominican Republic, and Venezuela's upset over Japan.