Support WBURHow Italy became the darlings (and contenders, too) of the World Baseball ClassicPlay03:02Download AudioBecky SullivanMarch 13, 2026 ShareWith espresso shots, kisses on the cheek, and Andrea Bocelli singalongs, Team Italy has charmed at the World Baseball Classic. But their mission is more ambitious: Turn Italy into a bona fide baseball factory. (Getty Images)
