The Italians' celebrations throughout the tournament were endearing to many and garnered widespread attention. They followed each of their 12 home runs with celebratory shots of espresso and brought in bottles of wine — each batch grew more pricey — after every win.

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

Nolan McLean was the losing pitcher as the USA fell to Italy, but he says he's good to go in the championship game.

Team USA is in Tuesday's World Baseball Classic championship, and features a roster filled with Phillies and Mets players.

USA advances, but … yikes, that call. By now, you’ve heard: Team USA defeated the Dominican Republic 2-1 to advance to the World Baseball Classic final on Tuesd

Umpire Cory Blaser ended the WBC semifinal between Team USA and the Dominican Republic on a called third strike that was well below the zone.

The United States is heading to the semifinals of the World Baseball Classic after a “different level of focus” helped this All-Star-studded team rebound from a shocking loss. The U.S. beat Canada 5-3 on Friday night for a spot in the semifinals Sunday against the Dominican Republic.

Team Italy's unexpected World Baseball Classic run will continue, thanks to four-run rallies in the first and fourth innings in Houston.