Mark DeRosa Might've Boned This Big-Time | Defector
Team USA lost to Italy in the World Baseball Classic and now depends on other results to advance to elimination rounds, with questions about manager Mark DeRosa's lineup decisions.
Mark DeRosa's gaffe might have just cost Team USA at WBC
Manager Mark DeRosa's premature resting of key players and public statements about clinching led to Team USA's shocking upset loss to Italy in the 2026 World Baseball Classic Pool B finale.
Mark DeRosa Might've Boned This Big-Time | Defector
Team USA lost to Italy in the World Baseball Classic and now depends on other results to advance to elimination rounds, with questions about manager Mark DeRosa's lineup decisions.
Mark DeRosa's gaffe might have just cost Team USA at WBC
Manager Mark DeRosa's premature resting of key players and public statements about clinching led to Team USA's shocking upset loss to Italy in the 2026 World Baseball Classic Pool B finale.