Manager Mark DeRosa says his premature comment about the United States having already punched its ticket to the World Baseball Classic quarterfinals before facing Italy was just an “overly confident statement” and reiterated Thursday he knew nothing was guaranteed at that point.

Team USA suffered an embarrassing loss to Italy, but can still advance in the World Baseball Classic with some help.

Before the all-important Friday showdown with Team Canada, Team USA is refreshing a large portion of its pitching staff.

For the first time since 2006, Team USA has defeated Mexico in the World Baseball Classic. USA used Paul Skenes' golden right arm and home runs from Aaron Judge and Roman Anthony to beat Mexico in Monday night's crucial Pool B matchup at Daikin Park in Houston ( USA 5, MEX 3 ). Mexico had beaten USA in their three previous WBC meetings.

Few stakes feel higher than an overtime Olympic gold medal game against your biggest rival, especially when your team hasn’t won in 46 years. For New Jersey Devils center and Team USA men’s hockey star Jack Hughes,

Team USA manager Mark DeRosa doesn't believe his lineup changes were a major reason for the stunning loss to Italy.