Vinnie Pasquantino has jokingly reminded his grandfather, Denny, that he has been playing games regularly for the Royals this Spring Training. Old news. His grandpa wants to hear all about Team Italy and the World Baseball Classic. “My grandfather won’t shut up asking me about Italy,” Pasquantino said with a laugh. “He thinks we’re in Italy.”
On Tuesday, the “Azzurri” were at Sloan Park for an exhibition game against the Cubs as preparation for the upcoming tournament. Chicago had 2025 National League Rookie of the Year runner-up Cade Horton on the hill and a fairly normal lineup -- sans a few of the club's own Classic participants -- as a good test for the Italian roster.
