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Arrivederci, Italia, Predicting the Headlines from the WBC Final & Britt's Breakouts

March 18, 2026·56 min·5 clips

How did Team Italy's unexpected WBC semifinal run make baseball the talk of cafes and bars across Italy?

The hosts discuss the World Baseball Classic final, analyzing Italy's inspiring run and predicting outcomes for the USA-Venezuela matchup. They then shift to breakout player picks for 2026, highlighting Jack Caglione, Samuel Basayo, and Christian Scott, while also critiquing broadcast coverage and examining the Padres' rotation concerns.

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