How Italy became the darlings (and contenders, too) of the World Baseball Classic - Peer2Peer

How Italy became the darlings (and contenders, too) of the World Baseball Classic

Mar 13, 2026

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.(Image credit: Alex Slitz)

https://www.npr.org/2026/03/13/nx-s1-5745919/world-baseball-classic-italy-espresso

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