Nothing gets your heart pumping quite like competitive international baseball. Except, of course, for a strong shot of espresso. Team Italy, coached by New York Mets legend Mike Piazza, has a unique ...

Old-time baseball players would be appalled. Italy’s dugout at the World Baseball Classic comes outfitted with an espresso machine. And it’s getting lots of attention. “We are kind of shocked, ...

Team Italy espresso machine became a breakout star of the tournament. Megan Briggs/Getty Images The 2026 World Baseball Classic may be over, but some of the most recognizable and memorable items from ...

Every team in the World Baseball Classic (WBC) has its own unique celebrations for home runs, whether it’s a special jacket from the Dominican Republic or coordinated handshakes with Team USA. But ...

From the dugout to the auction block, Italy's famous espresso machine helped raise money for a charity important to the team. Megan Briggs / Getty Images Team Italy’s dugout espresso machine, a key ...

Including the pasta maker he’s used for over 20 years.

TOKYO (AP) — Old-time baseball players would be appalled. Italy’s dugout at the World Baseball Classic comes outfitted with an espresso machine. And it’s getting lots of attention. “We are kind of ...