02/10/2024 2 Minute Read

Final practice for Team Italy scheduled in Pesaro on October 20, 2024 prior to Youth European Baseball5 Championship

Manager Maurizio Balla has called up seven boys and seven girls for final preparations for the Youth European Baseball5 Championship in Clermont-Ferrand, France from October 29-November 2, 2024. The Team Italy Baseball5 skipper comments on the new WBSC regulations and the departure of Filippo Sabatini after signing with the Philadelphia Phillies.

19/09/2024 1 Minute Read

Team Italy remains 13th in WBSC/Konami Men’s Baseball World Ranking

Team Italy narrowly misses out of the upcoming Premier12 competition, while top-ranked Japan remains the leader of all nations with Mexico and Chinese Taipei tied for second. Venezuela moves up to fourth and USA drops down to fifth.

17/09/2024 3 Minute Read

Filippo Sabatini and Patrick Silva embark on their journey to America in pursuit of MLB

The pitcher from Lazio, winner of the 2024 U18 European Championship with the Italian national team, and the Piedmontese first baseman, fresh from his positive experience in the U15 Baseball World Cup, have reached an agreement to be signed soon by the Philadelphia Phillies. Both MLB prospects hope to follow in the footsteps of Los Angeles Angels pitcher Samuel Aldegheri and strengthen the Italian presence in professional baseball in North America.

12/09/2024 2 Minute Read

FIBS College Pipeline continues to bridge the gap across the Atlantic

With the new academic year for Italian college prospects in the USA, a promising future awaits on the baseball diamond for many as the FIBS College Pipeline program continues to make forward progress

06/09/2024 2 Minute Read

FIBS welcomes Steel Sports Family Day with Team Italy manager Mike Piazza in Potenza Picena on September 14, 2024

National Baseball Hall of Famer and Team Italy manager Mike Piazza joins the ambassadors from Steel Sports and local coaches to work with boys and girls on the fundamentals of baseball and softball as well as meet their parents in Potenza Picena on Saturday, September 14, 2024

04/09/2024 2 Minute Read

FIBS-Blast Motion partnership to benefit Italian baseball and softball players

Blast Motion’s swing development system was officially adopted by Federazione Italiana Baseball Softball after successful tests last year. The Italian training program for coaches is now underway.

31/08/2024 2 Minute Read

Parma Clima wins Italian Baseball Series in five games after 6-0 shutout over San Marino

Winning pitcher Matteo Bocchi threw five scoreless innings and allowed just one hit with nine strikeouts and one walk. Italian Baseball Series MVP Alex Liddi hit a two-run homer in the top of the seventh inning to give Parma Clima a commanding 6-0 lead and go on to win the Serie A Championship title.

30/08/2024 1 Minute Read

Watch the Italian Baseball Series between Parma and San Marino live on YouTube FIBSChannel on Saturday, August 31, 2024 at 2:30 pm (ET)

San Marino (1-3) must win to stay alive in the best-of-seven Italian Baseball Series or else Parma Clima (3-1) claims the 2024 Serie A Championship title

29/08/2024 2 Minute Read

Team Italy pitcher Samuel Aldegheri makes MLB debut for Los Angeles Angels

The 23-year-old left-hander from Verona is the first Italian-born and developed pitcher to make it to Major League Baseball. Watch his MLB debut as the starting pitcher for the Los Angeles Angels against the Seattle Mariners on Friday, August 30, 2024 at 6:38 pm (local time) live and direct from Angel Stadium in Anaheim, California on Apple TV.

24/08/2024 2 Minute Read

Team Italy places ninth in U15 Baseball World Cup after 10-9 extra-innings loss to Venezuela

Despite outhitting Venezuela, Team Italy lost their final U15 Baseball World Cup game by a score of 10-9 in nine innings at Estadio Once de Noviembre in Cartagena de Indias, Colombia on Saturday, August 24, 2024 and placed ninth in the international competition.

23/08/2024 2 Minute Read

Team Italy beats South Africa 14-4 via mercy rule in U15 Baseball World Cup Placement Round

The trio of Team Italy starter Christian Tontini (3 IP, 2 H, 0 ER, 2 BB, 5 K) and relievers Giacomo Tesio (IP, R, 3 BB) and Manfredi Gambera (IP, H, K ) threw a combined three-hitter against South Africa at Estadio Once de Noviembre in Cartagena de Indias, Colombia on Friday, August 23, 2024. The Italians return for a clash against Venezuela for eighth place in the U15 Baseball World Cup on Saturday, August 24th at 10:30 am (local time)..

22/08/2024 2 Minute Read

Team Italy defeats the Kingdom of the Netherlands 8-4 in U15 Baseball World Cup Placement Round

Team Italy starter Takuma Lupo (4.1 IP, 5 H, 3 R, BB, 3 K) and winning pitcher Ivan Larice (3.1 IP, R, 4 BB) kept the game close so that a five-run offensive rally in the bottom of the fourth inning would put the Italians in control of the contest and never look back. The Azzurrini return to Estadio Once de Noviembre in Cartagena de Indias, Colombia on Friday, August 23, 2024 at 10:30 am (local time) for a battle against South Africa. A win would guarantee at least a ninth-place finish at the U15 Baseball World Cup.

20/08/2024 1 Minute Read

Team Italy falls to the Dominican Republic 9-4 at U15 Baseball World Cup

Despite outhitting the Dominican Republic and showing sparks of offense from Francesco Carlini (2-for-2, 2 RBI), Patrick Silva (1-for-3, 2B, R), Federico Magalotti (1-for-3, RBI, 2 BB), Matteo Chinello (1-for-2, RBI, BB) and Ivan Larice (1-for-1), Team Italy lost their final U15 Baseball World Cup Group A Opening Round game by a score of 9-4 at Edgar Renteria Baseball Stadium in Barranquilla, Colombia on Tuesday, August 20, 2024. The Italians return for a 7th-12th Placement Round battle against the Kingdom of the Netherlands on Thursday, August 22nd.

19/08/2024 2 Minute Read

Team Italy loses 11-4 to undefeated Puerto Rico at U15 Baseball World Cup

After a five-inning mercy-rule 13-1 win over Guam at Edgar Renteria Baseball Stadium in Barranquilla the day prior, Team Italy returned on Monday, August 18, 2024 to face undefeated Puerto Rico and were overmatched in the 11-4 loss. The Italians clash against the Dominican Republic in their final U15 Baseball World Cup Group A Opening Round game on Tuesday, August 20th at 3 pm (local time).

18/08/2024 1 Minute Read

Team Italy beats Guam 13-1 via mercy rule for first U15 Baseball World Cup victory

The Azzurrini offense was led by Mattia Angelucci (3-for-4, 2 R, RBI), Patrick Silva (2-for-2, R, 2 RBI, BB), Pablo Suarez (2-for-2, 4 R, RBI, 2 BB) and Federico Magalotti (1-for-3, 3B, 2 R, BB) in the five-inning mercy-rule 13-1 win over Guam at Edgar Renteria Baseball Stadium in Barranquilla, Colombia on Sunday, August 18, 2024. The Italians return for a U15 Baseball World Cup Group A battle against Puerto Rico on Monday, August 19th at 10:30 am.

17/08/2024 3 Minute Read

Team Italy seeks U15 Baseball World Cup win against Guam after defeat to Colombia and an extra-innings loss to Japan

After suffering an 11-4 defeat to host Colombia on U15 Baseball World Cup Opening Night and an extra-innings 8-3 loss to Japan on day two of the 10-day international competition in Barranquilla and Cartagena de Indias, Team Italy looks for its first victory over winless Guam on Sunday, August 18, 2024 at 10:30 am (local time).

14/08/2024 2 Minute Read

Team Italy makes U15 Baseball World Cup debut against host Colombia on August 16, 2024

Azzurri manager Giuseppe Mazzanti believes his squad can control its own destiny by playing well at the U15 Baseball World Cup in Barranquilla, Colombia from August 16-25, 2024

01/08/2024 2 Minute Read

Team Italy roster revealed for U15 Baseball World Cup in Colombia

The U15 Baseball World Cup will be held in in Barranquilla and Cartagena de Indias, Colombia from August 16-25, 2024. Team Italy makes its debut against Colombia in Group A on Friday, August 16th at 7 pm (local time). The games will be broadcast live on Gametime, the OTT platform of the World Baseball Softball Confederation.

19/07/2024 1 Minute Read

Samurai Japan wins Haarlem Baseball Week Championship title after 10-4 victory over USA

Undefeated Samurai Japan (7-0) beat USA by a score of 10-4 to capture the Haarlem Baseball Week Championship title on Friday night, July 19, 2024. The Kingdom of the Netherlands won the bronze medal after a 4-0 shutout over Chinese Taipei earlier in the day. Team Italy slugger Samuele Gamberini was named Best Hitter at Haarlem Baseball Week 2024.

14/07/2024 2 Minute Read

Gold medal for undefeated Team Italy in U18 European Baseball Championship after 3-1 victory over Germany

Team Italy pitcher and U18 Euro MVP Giacomo Taschin earned the win against Germany in the U18 European Baseball Championship finals at the Armin Wolf Arena in Regensburg, Germany on Sunday, July 14, 2024 and punched the Azzurri ticket to the 2025 U18 Baseball World Cup

13/07/2024 2 Minute Read

Undefeated Team Italy advances to U18 Euro Baseball finals after 6-5 extra-inning win over Great Britain

Team Italy (6-0) battles Germany in the U18 European Baseball Championship finals at the Armin Wolf Arena in Regensburg, Germany on Sunday, July 14, 2024 at 7 pm

13/07/2024 1 Minute Read

Team Italy U15 squad places third at Youth Rotterdam Baseball Week after 15-2 win over Kingdom of the Netherlands

Team Italy closed out Youth Rotterdam Baseball Week with a third-place finish after a convincing 15-2 victory over the Kingdom of the Netherlands U15 squad at the Neptunus Sports Complex on Saturday, July 13, 2024

12/07/2024 1 Minute Read

Undefeated Team Italy advances to U18 Euro Baseball semifinals after 9-3 win over Germany

Group A top-seed Team Italy (5-0) faces Group B second-seed Great Britain (3-2) in the U18 European Baseball Championship semifinals in Regensburg, Germany on Saturday, July 13, 2024 at 7:30 pm

12/07/2024 2 Minute Read

Francesco Bonvini makes Team Italy Elite debut at Haarlem Baseball Week via FIBS College Pipeline and IABF Scholarship

The Federazione Italiana Baseball Softball (FIBS) College Pipeline has proven successful for Team Italy pitcher Francesco Bonvini and other Italian prospects at American colleges. The young and promising Parma native makes his Azzurri Elite debut at Haarlem Baseball Week from July 12-19, 2024.

11/07/2024 1 Minute Read

Team Italy U15 squad wins 16-12 extra-inning Youth Rotterdam Baseball Week game against Dutch U16 squad

Team Italy played with heart against an older Kingdom of the Netherlands U16 squad during Youth Rotterdam Baseball Week at the Neptunus Sports Complex on Thursday, July 11, 2024. The Italians came from behind throughout the contest and tied the game 12-12 in the seventh inning. The Azzurri U15 squad added four runs to win 16-2 in eight innings.

10/07/2024 1 Minute Read

Giulio Monello and Simone Carnevale replace Alberto Mineo and Claudio Scotti on Team Italy roster at Haarlem Baseball Week

As a precautionary measure to prevent injury, Team Italy captain Alberto Mineo is being replaced by catcher Giulio Monello and Azzurri ace Claudio Scotti is being replaced by pitcher Simone Carnevale at the 31st edition of Haarlem Baseball Week in the Netherlands from July 12-19, 2024

10/07/2024 2 Minute Read

Team Italy U15 squad endures 8-7 heartbreaking loss at Youth Rotterdam Baseball Week

Errors committed by the Italians in the fifth inning was the difference in the Kingdom of the Netherlands U15 squad’s 8-7 win over Team Italy on Wednesday, July 10, 2024 during Youth Rotterdam Baseball Week at the Neptunus Sports Complex

09/07/2024 2 Minute Read

Team Italy U15 squad suffers 11-7 loss in Youth Rotterdam Baseball Week debut

The Czech Republic took an early 7-0 lead after two innings and never looked back against Team Italy on day one of Youth Rotterdam Baseball Week in the Netherlands. The Italians return to the Neptunus Sports Complex in Rotterdam to take on the host country’s U15 squad on Wednesday, July 10, 2024 at 3:30 pm.

07/07/2024 1 Minute Read

Team Italy makes U18 European Baseball Championship debut against Israel in Regensburg, Germany

Team Italy U18 manager Guglielmo Trinci believes his Azzurri squad is ready to compete at its highest level in the Euros

25/06/2024 1 Minute Read

Team Italy gathers in Lodi from July 6-8, 2024 in preparation for U15 Baseball World Cup

The Team Italy U15 baseball squad holds workouts in Lodi from July 6-8, 2024 before participating in an international tournament in Rotterdam from July 9-13, 2024

24/06/2024 1 Minute Read

Team Italy roster revealed for U18 European Baseball Championship in Regensburg

Azzurri manager Guglielmo Trinci has selected 20 players to represent Team Italy in the U18 European Baseball Championship in Regensburg, Germany from July 8-14, 2024.

23/06/2024 2 Minute Read

Team Italy #30 jersey and Hall of Fame plaque delivered to Bill Holmberg's family in Godo

In celebration of the life and memory of international baseball ambassador Bill Holmberg, Federazione Italiana Baseball Sofball President Andrea Marco gave wife Gabriella Holmberg her late and great husband's retired Team Italy #30 jersey and FIBS Hall of Fame plaque before game two of the Serie A battle between host Godo and Nettuno 1945

20/06/2024 1 Minute Read

Team Italy U12 baseball squad revealed for Euro Championship

Azzurrini manager Stefano Burato has summoned 18 players to Trento for a training camp from June 26-30, 2024 prior to departing for the U12 European Baseball Championship in Paderborn, Germany

20/06/2024 1 Minute Read

After win over Modena, Team Italy U18 baseball squad makes final preparations for Euro Championship

After a 5-1 Comcor Modena exhibition game victory, the Team Italy U18 baseball squad will meet in Verona on June 29, 2024 before departing for the European Baseball Championship in Regensburg, Germany

19/06/2024 2 Minute Read

Cuggiono, Italy unveils mural of Yogi Berra, Joe Garagiola, Frank Crespi and Jim Pisoni

The Milanese city that hosted 'La Cultura del Baseball' for Expo 2015 dedicates a mural to Berra, Garagiola, Crespi and Pisoni, its proud sons who became Major League greats

07/06/2024 1 Minute Read

Team Italy U18 baseball squad plays exhibition games against Godo and Modena on June 18 & 19, 2024

Team Italy U18 manager Guglielmo Trinci prepares his Azzurri squad for the U18 European Baseball Championship in Regensburg, Germany from July 8-14, 2024 with two exhibition games against Serie A teams Godo and Modena

16/05/2024 1 Minute Read

Team Italy U17 Baseball5 squad gathers in Aosta on June 10 & 11, 2024

Team Italy Baseball5 manager Maurizio Balla has summoned 12 players (six boys and six girls) to Aosta for a two-day workout in preparation for the Youth Baseball5 European Championship in Clermont Ferrand, France from October 29-November 2, 2024

14/05/2024 1 Minute Read

Team Italy U18 baseball squad plays exhibition games on May 21 & 22, 2024

Azzurri manager Guglielmo Trinci has summoned 24 players for exhibition games against Parmaclima and Camec Collecchio

30/04/2024 1 Minute Read

Team Italy U18 baseball squad plays two exhibition games in Grosseto on May 7-8, 2024

Due to bad weather in Piacenza, the Team Italy U18 has canceled its workout on May 1, 2024. The Azzurri squad will instead play two exhibition games against Bbc Grosseto and Bsc Big Mat on Tuesday, May 7th and Wednesday, May 8th.

29/04/2024 1 Minute Read

Team Italy makes U18 European Baseball Championship debut in Regensburg against Israel on July 8, 2024

Team Italy manager Guglielmo Trinci will have the Azzurri prepared for battle in the U18 European Baseball Championship from July 8-14, 2024 in Regensburg. The Italians are in Group A with host Germany, Israel, Austria, Croatia, and Spain.

26/04/2024 1 Minute Read

Team Italy U18 baseball squad meets in Piacenza on May 1, 2024

Team Italy U18 manager Guglielmo Trinci has summoned 30 players for a workout in Piacenza on May 1, 2024

19/04/2024 1 Minute Read

Team Italy competes in U15 Baseball World Cup Group A in Barranquilla, Colombia from August 16-25, 2024

The Azzurrini are placed in Group A with host Colombia, Japan, Dominican Republic, Puerto Rico and Guam in the 20th edition of the U15 Baseball World Cup

16/04/2024 1 Minute Read

Team Italy U15 baseball squad reunites in Florence on May 1, 2024

Team Italy U15 baseball manager Giuseppe Mazzanti has summoned 23 players to Florence for the squad's second workout on Wednesday, May 1, 2024

12/04/2024 1 Minute Read

Team Italy manager Mike Piazza and Steel Sports present Baseball and Softball Family Day in Florence on April 26, 2024

National Baseball Hall of Famer and Team Italy manager Mike Piazza joins official partner Steel Sports for a day dedicated to the boys and girls of baseball and softball, their parents and their coaches

11/04/2024 1 Minute Read

Team Italy U18 baseball workout in Verona on April 25, 2024

Team Italy U18 baseball manager Guglielmo Trinci has summoned 30 prospects to an intensive day of training in Verona on Thursday, April 25, 2024

08/04/2024 2 Minute Read

Club Italia LA28 makes baseball debut in Grosseto with two wins

Club Italia LA28 manager Gianguido Poma and his coaching staff worked diligently with 24 baseball players for five days of extensive physical and athletic tests before winning two exhibition games against local Serie A teams in Grosseto

13/03/2024 2 Minute Read

Team Italy U18 baseball prospects begin training in Arezzo

Team Italy U18 baseball manager Guglielmo Trinci will have the opportunity to see two different groups of players showcase in Arezzo on March 29 and 30, 2024

07/03/2024 3 Minute Read

Japan sweeps Team Europe in Global Baseball Games

After a 5-0 shutout the night prior, Samurai Japan delivered the one-two punch with a 2-0 combined no-hit perfect game shutout over Team Europe in the second of the Global Baseball Games at the Kyocera Dome in Osaka, Japan on Thursday, March 7, 2024

06/03/2024 3 Minute Read

Team Europe suffers 5-0 shutout to Japan in Global Baseball Games opener

Samurai Japan pitchers limited Team Europe to six hits while the Samurai offense posted two runs in the first and fifth innings and added one more in the sixth inning to post a 5-0 shutout over the Europeans. The second contest of the two game Carnext Samurai Japan series takes place on Thursday, March 7, 2024 at 7 pm (local time) and 5 am (ET)

05/03/2024 1 Minute Read

Team Italy clashes with the Netherlands in Haarlem Week 2024 debut

National Baseball Hall of Famer and Team Italy Elite manager Mike Piazza will prepare his Azzurri players and Club Italia LA28 Olympic prospects for the 135th showdown in history between the Italians and the Dutch hosts during Haarlem Week 2024 at Pim Mulier Stadion

05/03/2024 2 Minute Read

Alessandro Maestri returns to Osaka for Global Baseball Games as Team Europe pitching coach

It is home away from home for former Team Italy ace Alessandro Maestri, who pitched in Japan for the Orix Buffaloes from 2012 to 2015. He makes a triumphant return to the city where enjoyed some of his favorite personal and professional memories as the pitching coach for Team Europe in the Global Baseball Games against Samurai Japan at the Kyocera Dome in Osaka on Wednesday, March 6th and Thursday, March 7th.

03/03/2024 1 Minute Read

Watch the Global Baseball Games livestream on GameTime

The two Carnext Samurai Japan Series games between Japan and Team Europe, which are scheduled on Wednesday, March 6th and Thursday, March 7th at 7 pm (local Osaka time) and 5 am (ET), will be streamed on the WBSC GameTime OTT platform

17/02/2024 2 Minute Read

Young Italian baseball prospects are making progress at U.S. colleges

The Federazione Italiana Baseball Softball (FIBS) College Pipeline has already proven successful for several young Team Italy prospects at American colleges

14/02/2024 2 Minute Read

Rosters for Global Baseball Games in Osaka announced

Six Italian players will represent Team Europe at the Carnext Samurai Japan Series Global Baseball Games at the Kyocera Dome in Osaka on March 6 & 7, 2024

09/02/2024 2 Minute Read

Global Baseball Games between Team Europe and Japan held in Osaka on March 6 & 7, 2024

The second edition of the Global Baseball Games between Team Europe and the Samurai Japan national team take place at the Kyocera Dome in Osaka on March 6 and 7, 2024. Team Europe roster will be announced on February 14th.

05/02/2024 1 Minute Read

Team Italy reunion: Dominic Fletcher joins Nicky Lopez on the Chicago White Sox

Dominic Fletcher and Nicky Lopez, two of Team Italy’s best performing players in the 2023 World Baseball Classic, are reunited on the Chicago White Sox

19/01/2024 2 Minute Read

CON-X 2024 welcomes international umpires Zdenek Zidek and Frances Billingsley to Rimini

Twenty workshops are scheduled for baseball and softball umpires at CON-X 2024 at the Palacongressi in Rimini from January 26-28, 2024. Comitato Nazionale Arbitri (CNA) commissioner Gianluca Magnani will open the Italian Baseball and Softball Convention program for umpires and host an award ceremony.

24/12/2023 2 Minute Read

FIBS President Andrea Marcon sends best wishes to Team Italy Baseball and Softball supporters

Sport culture and training continue to serve as essential tools in facing the great challenges that await baseball and softball on and off the diamond. The new Social Responsibility section of the FIBS website has launched.

19/12/2023 1 Minute Read

Team Italy ranked 14th in WBSC/KONAMI Men's Baseball World Ranking

Japan. Mexico and USA top the WBSC/KONAMI Men's Baseball World Ranking, while Kingdom of the Netherlands ranks seventh and Team Italy ranks 14th

15/12/2023 4 Minute Read

FIBS Pipeline and Barry Butera grant Mathieu Silva's wish to play baseball and study in the USA

After representing Team Italy in the 2021 U12 Baseball World Cup and the 2022 U12 European Baseball Championship, Mathieu Silva left Bollate for an extraordinary experience at Barry Butera's Lake Castle School in Madisonville (New Orleans), Louisiana.

26/11/2023 1 Minute Read

CON-X 2024 at Palacongressi Rimini welcomes Team Italy catcher Brett Sullivan to Coaches Convention

Palacongressi di Rimini hosts the Italian Baseball and Softball Convention for the third time from January 26-28, 2024. San Diego Padres catcher Brett Sullivan is the first of many special guests slated to appear at CON-X 2024.

24/11/2023 2 Minute Read

The boxer who dreamed of MLB: Dario Ricci's new book “Rocky Marciano” launched in Bologna in celebration of the Italian-American legend’s 100th birthday

Dario Ricci's new book "Rocky Marciano" was officially launched in Bologna on Thursday, November 23, 2023 in celebration of the Italian-American boxing legend’s 100th birthday. From the Abruzzo origins of the Marchegiano family to the rise of young Rocco into the boxing world, the biography reveals Marciano’s never-realized dream of playing professional baseball.

22/11/2023 3 Minute Read

Team Italy Baseball Elite, LA28 Olympic Prospect and U18 squads undergo physical tests in Rome on December 10, 2023

Physical tests for the Senior Elite, Olympic Prospect and U18 national baseball teams will be held on Sunday, December 10, 2023 from 10 am to 6 pm at the Giulio Onesti Olympic Training Center in Rome

17/11/2023 3 Minute Read

Team Italy U12 baseball tryouts in Macerata and Collecchio

Two tryouts at different locations will attract 85 prospective Azzurrini players

11/10/2023 1 Minute Read

Team Italy U18 baseball squad wins tourney in Regensburg

Team Italy U18 manager Gianguido Poma led the Azzurri to victories over the Regensburg Academy, Bayern Munich and the Friuli Venezia Giulia Academy to win the German-hosted baseball tournament in Regensburg from October 6-8. 2023

10/10/2023 1 Minute Read

Team Italy Baseball5 squad meets in Pesaro on October 15, 2023 in preparation for Euro Championship

Team Italy Baseball5 manager Maurizio Balla has summoned 15 players to Pesaro on Sunday, October 15, 2023 to prepare for the Elite European Championship in Lithuania from November 7-11, 2023.

10/10/2023 1 Minute Read

LA 2028 proposes the inclusion of baseball and softball in the Olympic program

Baseball and softball are among the disciplines proposed by LA28 for inclusion in the Olympic program. The decision is expected at the IOC Congress on Monday, October 16, 2023 in Mumbai, India.

03/10/2023 1 Minute Read

Team Italy prepares for Baseball5 Elite European Championship in Lithuania

After two Italian U18 and U17 Baseball5 squads placed second (Team Italy Blue) and fourth (Team Italy Red) behind Heart of the Alps trophy winner Vilnius (Lithuania) and third-place finisher Lyon (France) in Aosta on October 1, 2023, Team Italy Baseball5 manager Maurizio Balla has called one final workout on Sunday, October 15, 2023 to determine his roster for the upcoming Elite European Championship in Lithuania from November 7-11, 2023

01/10/2023 1 Minute Read

European Baseball Champions League to replace European Baseball Champions Cup in 2024

Four of the most prominent European baseball powerhouses— Italy, the Netherlands, the Czech Republic and Germany— in conjunction with WBSC Europe announced at the recent European Baseball Championship in the Czech Republic that they will participate in the European Baseball Champions League in 2024.

22/09/2023 2 Minute Read

FIBS and Steel Sports partnership paves The Lasorda Way for Team Italy baseball and softball

Federazione Italiana Baseball Softball and Steel Sports have formed a strategic partnership to have the Steel Sports Coaching System, named The Lasorda Way, integrated into all levels of the Italian national baseball and softball programs

19/09/2023 1 Minute Read

Watch Team Italy in the European Baseball Championship at www.baseballeurope.tv

The Senior European Baseball Championship takes place live and direct from the Czech Republic beginning September 24th and ending with the Euro medal games on October 1st. www.baseballeurope.tv offers the livestream of all games on a platform powered by Staylive, the newest media partner of WBSC Europe.

08/09/2023 1 Minute Read

UnipolSai Bologna sweeps San Marino for Italian Baseball Series title

UnipolSai Fortitudo Bologna triumphed in Serravalle by a score of 6-2 and dethroned reigning champion San Marino for the 2023 Italian Baseball Series title, the 14th Scudetto in history and the first for the Bolognese since 2020, after a four-game sweep concluding on Friday, September 8, 2023. UnipolSai Bologna’s Ricardo Paolini was awarded Most Valuable Player.

02/09/2023 1 Minute Read

Watch Italian Baseball Series between UnipolSai Bologna and San Marino on YouTube FIBSChannel

The 2023 Italian Baseball Series begins on Sunday, September 3rd at 2:30 pm (ET). UnipolSai Bologna and San Marino compete for the fourth time in the last five years. The San Marino players try to repeat a historic hat trick, while the Bolognese aim to bring back the Scudetto after a three-year absence.

16/08/2023 2 Minute Read

IABF, FIBS Partner on Development of International Baseball, Softball Portal

Organizations evolve partnership through technology and player, coach opportunities.

11/08/2023 2 Minute Read

Team Italy bounces back with 11-2 win over Austria in U23 European Baseball Championship

After suffering a 13-3 six-inning mercy-rule loss to Germany the day prior and as a result being relegated to the U23 European Baseball Championship Placement Round (5-8), Team Italy beat Austria 11-2 in Wiener Neustadt, Austria on Friday, August 11, 2023. The Italians travel to nearby Schwechat and play for fifth place against Czech Republic on Saturday, August 12, 2023 at 10 am (local time).

09/08/2023 1 Minute Read

Team Italy defeats Belgium via mercy rule in U23 European Baseball Championship

Team Italy won its second U23 European Baseball Championship game with a 14-4 five-inning mercy-rule victory over Belgium in Schwechat, Austria on Wednesday, August 9, 2023. The Italians return to nearby Wiener Neustadt for its final Group B round-robin game against Germany on Thursday, August 10, 2023 at 2:30 pm (local time).

08/08/2023 2 Minute Read

Team Italy wins U23 European Baseball Championship debut with 7-0 shutout over France

Team Italy defeated France 7-0 on day one of the U23 European Baseball Championship in Wiener Neustadt, Austria. The Italians travel to nearby Schwechat for a round-robin game against Belgium on Wednesday, August 9, 2023 at 4 pm (local time)

05/08/2023 1 Minute Read

Team Italy roster revised again for U23 European Baseball Championship

Team Italy makes its U23 European Baseball Championship debut against France in Wiener Neustadt, Austria on Tuesday, August 8, 2023 at 10 am (local time). With the recent injuries to pitchers Diego Gergolet and Luca Capellano, Azzurri manager Alberto D'Auria has revised the U23 European Baseball Championship roster with the addition of utility player Juan Carlos Infante Jr. and pitcher Edoardo Zingarelli.

31/07/2023 1 Minute Read

Team Italy roster for U23 European Baseball Championship revised

Due to the injury of Simone Carnevale, Team Italy U23 baseball manager Alberto D'Auria has replaced the pitcher with Big Mat Bsc Grosseto right-hander Ion Doba. The Azzurri squad now prepares in Ronchi dei Legionari for the U23 European Baseball Championship in Wiener Neustadt and Schewechat, Austria from August 8-12, 2023.

05/07/2023 2 Minute Read

Team Italy defeats France 11-4 in U12 European Baseball Championship debut

Team Italy beat Euro host France 11-4 in Valenciennes on day one of the U12 European Baseball Championship on Wednesday, July 5, 2023.

04/07/2023 1 Minute Read

Team Italy makes U12 European Baseball Championship debut against France on July 5, 2023 at noon (ET)

The Azzurrini kick off the U12 European Baseball Championship against host France live and direct from Valenciennes on the WBSC Europe YouTube channel beginning at 12 noon on Wednesday, July 5, 2023. The international competition continues through Sunday, July 9, 2023.

04/07/2023 1 Minute Read

Team Italy U23 baseball squad holds workouts in Reggio Emilia before game against Parma Clima on July 12, 2023

With only one month left to prepare for the U23 European Baseball Championship in Vienna, Team Italy manager Alberto D'Auria puts his squad to the test in an exhibition game against Parma Clima at Nino Cavalli Stadium on Wednesday, July 12, 2023 at 8 pm

09/06/2023 1 Minute Read

Bologna hosts Team Italy U23 baseball squad on June 19-20, 2023

Team Italy U23 baseball manager Alberto D'Auria has summoned 24 players for a two-day training camp in Bologna on June 19-20, 2023. The Azzurri will be put to the test on Tuesday, June 20, 2023 when an exhibition game against UnipolSai Bologna will take place at Gianni Falchi Stadium.

06/06/2023 1 Minute Read

Cupra Baseball ASD hosts Team Italy U12 baseball squad from June 13-15, 2023

Team Italy U12 baseball manager Stefano Burato has summoned 18 players for a series of exhibition games in Cupramontana in the Ancona province of Italy's central Marche from June 13-15, 2023 in preparation for the U12 European Baseball Championship in Valenciennes, France from July 5-9. 2023

05/05/2023 2 Minute Read

Reggio Emilia hosts Team Italy U23 baseball training camp from May 18-22, 2023

Team Italy manager Alberto D'Auria has selected 24 players for the five-day training camp in Reggio Emilia

23/03/2023 2 Minute Read

Team Italy-Japan quarterfinal breaks record in Japan as most watched game in WBC history

With 1.3 million viewers worldwide, the 2023 World Baseball Classic shattered attendance, ratings and merchandise records. The Japan-Italy quarterfinal was the most watched game in Japan in WBC history.

06/03/2023 1 Minute Read

Team Italy U23 baseball squad holds training camp in Grosseto to prepare for Euros in Vienna

Team Italy U23 manager Alberto D'Auria has summoned 22 players for an intensive training camp from March 20-24, 2023 at Roberto Jannella Stadium in Grosseto. The Azzurri squad must prepare for the U23 European Baseball Championship from August 8-12, 2023 in Vienna, Austria.

01/03/2023 1 Minute Read

Team Italy travels to Taiwan for World Baseball Classic after successful Arizona camp

With less than a week before the start of the 2023 World Baseball Classic in Taichung, Team Italy has departed for Taiwan after a week-long camp in Scottsdale, Arizona

21/02/2023 1 Minute Read

Team Italy holds Arizona training camp prior to 2023 World Baseball Classic

A mix of up-and-coming Italian prospects and members of the Team Italy roster for the 2023 World Baseball Classic will meet in Scottsdale, Arizona for Spring Training camp

24/01/2023 2 Minute Read

CON-X 2023 provides experience and new ideas for the CNC

The CNC presents speakers of undisputed quality at CON-X 2023. International scorer Juan Diego Cubillo travels from Nicaragua to Rimini, Italy to special guest.

23/01/2023 2 Minute Read

CON-X 2023 CNA program offers advice for umpires

The PalaCongressi di Rimini stage will welcome an international cast of umpires including Trevor Grieve and Gustavo Rodriguez from North America, Nacho Pardo and Raoul Machalet from Europe and Andrea Caser, Yuri Macchiavelli and Gian Paolo Pelosi from Italy

18/01/2023 1 Minute Read

Baseball5 makes CON-X debut in Rimini on January 28, 2023

Team Italy Baseball5 manager Maurizio Balla will share the stage with his players to discuss their experiences abroad as well as offer a demonstration on how the game is played with coaching tips. The Team Italy Baseball5 squad will also hold a formal practice in preparation for a tournament in Montebelluna (Veneto) next month.

17/01/2023 3 Minute Read

Texas Rangers sign Team Italy U18 sensation Williams Wong

The young and talented second baseman begins his journey with the Texas Rangers at their Boca Chica training facility in the Dominican Republic

11/01/2023 1 Minute Read

John Noce honored by ABCA with the prestigious Wilson Lefty Gomez Award

World-renowned Italian-American coach John Noce, already an American Baseball Coaches Association (ABCA) Hall of Fame Inductee, received the prestigious Lefty Gomez Award at this year’s ABCA Hall of Fame Banquet in Nashville, Tennessee on January 6, 2023. In addition to being a coach in Parma and Novara, he served on the Team Italy coaching staff from 1977-1996 during which time he led the Azzurri squad to the Olympic Games in Los Angeles (1984), Barcelona (1992) and 1996 (Atlanta). Last year he volunteered as a coach for the FIBS and IABF Bay Area Collegiate Games.

06/01/2023 1 Minute Read

Chris Denorfia and Jack Santora join Team Italy coaching staff for World Baseball Classic

Former MLB player Chris Denorfia and former San Marino and Rimini favorite Jack Santora will serve as coaches for Team Italy under the leadership of manager Mike Piazza in the 2023 World Baseball Classic

05/01/2023 2 Minute Read

Italy’s Serie A Baseball begins on April 15, 2023 with five groups of six teams

After a Zoom meeting between FIBS President Andrea Marcon, the Federal Council and representatives from the thirty registered Serie A Baseball teams, the five groups of squads for the first round were revealed. The top 10 teams will advance in the championship, while the remaining 20 squads will compete in the relegation round.

05/01/2023 1 Minute Read

Jessica and Alana Mendoza to special guest at CON-X 2023 in Rimini, Italy

The Mendoza sisters, authors of the critically-acclaimed book "There's No Base Like Home", will special guest at CON-X 2023 from January 27-29, 2023 at Palacongressi di Rimini in Italy

30/12/2022 1 Minute Read

Italy's Serie A Baseball: 30 teams will participate in the 2023 season

With the defections of Academy Nettuno and Castelfranco Veneto, a total of 30 teams from nine regions as well as defending champion San Marino will participate in Serie A Baseball during the 2023 season

30/12/2022 1 Minute Read

CON-X 2023 welcomes baseball legends Brent Strom and Henry "Turtle" Thomas

MLB greats Brent Strom and Henry "Turtle" Thomas are set to appear at CON-X 2023 in Rimini

26/12/2022 3 Minute Read

Tickets now on sale for CON-X 2023 in Rimini, Italy

Just one month remains before baseball and softball luminaires Brent Strom, Jessica Mendoza, Alana Mendoza Dusan, Henry 'Turtle' Thomas, Rob Gray, Jean Côté, Barry Butera, Caitlyn Callahan, Mike Candrea, Nancy Evans and Becky Blatnick headline CON-X 2023 at Palacongressi di Rimini from January 27-29, 2023

24/12/2022 2 Minute Read

Merry Christmas and Happy New Year from FIBS President Andrea Marcon

FIBS President Andrea Marcon looks forward to a year of strong commitment and great opportunities in 2023

19/11/2022 1 Minute Read

Team Italy places sixth in the U17 European Baseball5 Championship

Team Italy played with heart in its inaugural U17 European Baseball5 Championship in Sofia, Bulgaria and settled for a respectable sixth-place finish in the 14-nation competition after two consecutive losses to fifth place Romania (1-0 and 2-1) on Saturday, November 19, 2022.

17/11/2022 1 Minute Read

Team Italy advances to U17 European Baseball5 Championship quarterfinals

After losing to Germany (6-2) and Romania (3-1) on opening day of the U17 European Baseball5 Championship in Sofia, Bulgaria, Team Italy put together four consecutive victories over Israel (13-0), Greece (7-1), the Netherlands (5-2) and Group B leader Lithuania (4-0) to advance to the best-of-three series quarterfinals against Group A runner-up France on Friday, November 18, 2022 at 10:30 am.

15/11/2022 1 Minute Read

CON-X: the Italian baseball and softball convention returns to Rimini from January 27-29, 2023

The biggest event of the Italian baseball and softball off-season returns to the PalaCongressi in Rimini from January 27-29, 2023

14/11/2022 1 Minute Read

Team Italy begins journey in Sofia for U17 European Baseball5 Championship

Led by skipper Maurizio Balla and assisted by coach Paolo Vannini and delegation manager Isabella Dalbesio, Team Italy has arrived in Bulgaria in preparation for its first game against Germany in the U17 European Baseball5 Championship on Wednesday, November 16, 2022.

09/11/2022 1 Minute Read

World Baseball Classic schedule for Team Italy in Taiwan unveiled

Under the guidance of Team Italy manager and National Baseball Hall of Famer Mike Piazza, the Azzurri will play its first game against Cuba at the 2023 World Baseball Classic on Thursday, March 9, 2023 at 7 pm (EST) in Taichung, Taiwan

09/11/2022 2 Minute Read

Mission Classic begins for Team Italy baseball

With the imminent arrival of the 2023 World Baseball Classic in March, "Mission Classic" was officially launched inside Sala Giunta at CONI Palazzo H in Rome on Wednesday, November 9, 2022. Team Italy staff and 13 MLB-affiliated players were announced as part of the Azzurri baseball squad.

09/11/2022 1 Minute Read

Team Italy U17 Baseball5 squad makes Euro debut against Germany on November 16, 2022

The U17 Baseball5 European Championship takes place in Sofia Bulgaria from November 16-19, 2022. The Team Italy U17 Baseball5 squad Team Italy makes its international competition debut with a battle against Germany on opening day at 11 am (local time).

06/10/2022 1 Minute Read

Team Italy prepares for U17 Baseball5 European Championship in Colorno on November 1, 2022

In preparation for the first-ever U17 Baseball5 European Championship in Sofia, Bulgara from November 16-19, 2022, Team Italy Baseball5 youth manager Maurizio Balla has summoned 12 players to Colorno for an intensive day of training prior to the international co-ed competition.

21/09/2022 2 Minute Read

FIBS launches the Special Limited Edition of its Official Token “San Marino Italian Champion 2022”

The Italian Baseball Softball Federation (Fibs) presents an Official Token Special Edition “San Marino Baseball Campione d’Italia 2022", created for the Fibs Honour Club, to celebrate the victory of San Marino Baseball in game 7 of the Italian Baseball Series 2022, and the conquest of the title of “Campione d’Italia 2022”.

20/09/2022 3 Minute Read

Lasorda Legacy Exhibit and Baseball Author Roundtable at Fullerton Museum Center

2017 Italian American Baseball Foundation Guest of Honor Bobby Valentine attended the "Lasorda Legacy" Exhibit Opening at the Fullerton Museum Center on Saturday, September 10, 2022. The “Picturing America’s Pastime: Historic Photography from the Baseball Hall of Fame Archives” and "Lasorda Legacy" exhibitions are currently on display through the end of the year.

19/09/2022 2 Minute Read

Team Italy manager Francesco Aluffi shares his thoughts on the Juniors squad in the U18 Baseball World Cup

After USA defeated Chinese Taipei for the gold medal and Japan beat South Korea in the battle for the bronze in the 2022 Baseball World Cup, Team Italy manager Francesco Aluffi reflected on the Azzurri squad's 10th place finish in the international competition.

17/09/2022 1 Minute Read

Team Italy places 10th in U18 Baseball World Cup after 5-1 loss to Brazil

Team Italy finished ahead of Canada and South Africa in the U18 Baseball World Cup after suffering a 5-1 loss to Brazil at Ed Smith Stadium in Sarasota, Florida on Saturday, September 17, 2022.

16/09/2022 2 Minute Read

Team Italy defeats Canada 3-2 in U18 Baseball World Cup

Team Italy broke a 2-2 tie in the top of the seventh inning to defeat Canada by a score of 3 to 2 at Ed Smith Stadium in Sarasota, Florida on Friday, September 16, 2022.

15/09/2022 2 Minute Read

Team Italy gets first U18 Baseball World Cup win over South Africa 2-1

Team Italy defeated South Africa 2-1 in the U18 Baseball World Cup Placement Round (7-12) at Ed Smith Stadium in Sarasota, Florida on Thursday, September 15, 2022.

15/09/2022 1 Minute Read

Team Italy plays South Africa in the U18 Baseball World Cup on September 15, 2022 at 9 am (ET)

The Italians play for the next three days at 9 am (ET) to determine their final placement (7-12) in the U18 Baseball World Cup at Ed Smith Stadium in Sarasota, Florida. After the first contest against South Africa, Team Italy takes on Canada and Brazil respectively.

13/09/2022

Video recap of Italy Baseball and Softball Week 22: San Marino wins Italian Baseball Series, Softball Semifinals

View highlights from an exciting extra-innings Game 7 between San Marino and Parma Clima as well as the Softball Semifinals.

13/09/2022 3 Minute Read

Team Italy comes up short and loses 5-4 to Australia in U18 Baseball World Cup

Tied 2-2 at the end of the sixth inning, Australia scored three runs in the top of the seventh inning and eventually prevailed in the slim 5-4 U18 Baseball World Cup victory over Team Italy at LECOM Park in Bradenton, Florida on Tuesday, September 13, 2022.

12/09/2022 1 Minute Read

Panamanians one-hit Team Italy in U18 Baseball World Cup

Team Italy suffered a 10-0 shutout to Panama via mercy rule after five innings in the U18 Baseball World Cup at LECOM Park in Bradenton, Florida on Monday, September 12, 2022

11/09/2022 2 Minute Read

Team Italy loses to Mexico 12-7 in U18 Baseball World Cup

Team Italy lost to Mexico 12-7 on day three of the U18 Baseball World Cup at LECOM Park in Bradenton, Florida on Sunday, September 11, 2022.

10/09/2022 2 Minute Read

Defending champion Chinese Taipei edges Team Italy 2-1 in U18 Baseball World Cup

Defending the U18 Baseball World Cup throne, Chinese Taipei defeated Team Italy 2-1 at Ed Smith Stadium in Sarasota, Florida on Saturday, September 10, 2022.

09/09/2022 1 Minute Read

Japan tops Team Italy in U18 Baseball World Cup debut

Top-ranked Japan shut out Team Italy 6-0 on day one of the 13th edition of the U18 Baseball World Cup at Ed Smith Stadium in Sarasota, Florida on Friday, September 9, 2022.

07/09/2022 1 Minute Read

Team Italy loses exhibition game prior to start of U18 Baseball World Cup in Florida

With an opening game against Japan around the corner, Team Italy suffered a 8-0 shutout to Kingdom of the Netherlands in Bradenton, Florida on Wednesday, September 7, 2022.

31/08/2022 1 Minute Read

Watch the Italian Baseball Series Championship between San Marino and Parma Clima on FIBSTV.com

The Best-of-Seven Italian Baseball Series Championship begins on Thursday, September 1, 2022 at 2:30 pm (ET) live and direct from Serravalle Stadium in San Marino on FIBSTV.com

26/08/2022 1 Minute Read

Team Italy U12 baseball squad competes in Staranzano to prepare for 2023 season

Team Italy U12 manager Stefano Burato has summoned 17 players for a tournament in Staranzano from September 2-4, 2022 to get ready for the 2023 season

16/08/2022 2 Minute Read

Team Italy beats Germany 7-6 to stay alive in U18 European Baseball Championship

In a must-win game against previously undefeated Germany, Team Italy kept its chances of reaching the U18 European Baseball Championship semifinals alive with a come-from-behind 7-6 victory over the Germans at Arrows Park in Ostrava on Tuesday, August 16, 2022

13/08/2022 2 Minute Read

Team Italy shuts out Ireland 15-0 in U18 Euro Baseball Championship debut

Team Italy kicked off the U18 European Baseball Championship at Arrows Park in Ostrava, Czech Republic with a four-inning mercy-rule 15-0 shutout over Ireland on Saturday, August 13, 2022

12/08/2022 1 Minute Read

Team Italy makes U18 European Baseball Championship debut in Ostrava, Czech Republic on August 13, 2022

Team Italy manager Francesco Aluffi has his eyes on the U18 European Baseball Championship title after a silver medal finish in Macerata last year. Kingdom of the Netherlands defeated Team Italy 6-2 on July 11, 2021 to win the gold medal.

10/08/2022 1 Minute Read

Team Italy wins in Regensburg and travels to U18 Euro Baseball Championship in Czech Republic

After losses to Germany and the U23 Euro All-Stars, the Team Italy U18 baseball squad rebounded with a 5-4 victory over Kingdom of the Netherlands in the Gateway Tournament in Regensburg, Germany on Wednesday, August 10, 2022 and later departed for the European Baseball Championship in Ostrava, Czech Republic

02/08/2022

Video recap of Italy Softball and Baseball Week 16: Bronze for Team Italy elite softball, Serie A baseball playoffs

Team Italy elite softball squad earns a bronze medal at the Women’s European Championship in Barcelona, Spain. Serie A baseball playoffs are coming to a close.

22/07/2022 1 Minute Read

Emilia Romagna wins Italy's sixth Europe-Africa Region Championship and punches ticket to Little League Baseball World Series

Having lost 1-0 to South Czech Republic Little League three days prior, Emilia Romagna defeated the Czechs 4-1 in the Little League Baseball Europe-Africa Region Tournament Championship final in Moergestel, the Netherlands on Friday, July 22, 2022 to qualify for the Little League World Series in Williamsport, Pennsylvania from August 17-28, 2022

21/07/2022 1 Minute Read

Team Italy U18 manager Francesco Aluffi releases names of 30 eligible players for European Baseball Championship

Team Italy U18 manager Francesco Aluffi has invited 30 baseball prospects to compete for a roster spot for the upcoming European Baseball Championship in Ostrava and Brno, Czech Republic from August 13-20, 2022

07/07/2022 2 Minute Read

Dates and locations for the fifth edition of the World Baseball Classic revealed

For the first time ever, Team Italy will begin play in the WBC Taichung, Taiwan elimination phase with hopes of advancing to the Asia quarterfinals in Tokyo, Japan. Azzurri manager Mike Piazza and his Italian squad will compete against host Chinese Taipei. Kingdom of the Netherlands, Cuba and the winner of the Regensburg, Germany Qualifier from March 9-13, 2023.

05/07/2022

Video recap of Italy baseball and softball Week 14: Team Italy wins U22 European Softball Championship

Team Italy U22 softball manager Andrea Longagnani leads undefeated squad to Euro championship title in Kunovice, Czech Republic. In baseball, San Marino and Bologna sweep.

01/07/2022 1 Minute Read

Team Italy U18 baseball squad gathers in Casteldebole on July 13, 2022

Team Italy U18 manager Francesco Aluffi has summoned 26 players to Casteldebole on Wednesday, July 13, 2022 in order to train for the upcoming U18 European Baseball Championship in Ostrava and Brno, Czech Republic.

27/06/2022

Video recap of Italy's Serie A Baseball Week 13: San Marino breaks Bologna's unbeaten streak

San Marino wins two out of three in the rematch of last year's Italian Baseball Series. Parma picks up a pair of victories in Grosseto.

20/06/2022 2 Minute Read

FIBS presents its Blue Roster Honor Club NFT

Federazione Italiana Baseball Softball (FIBS) is the first federation in the world to offer its Honor Club through the latest generation blockchain technology

20/06/2022

Video recap of Italy baseball and softball Week 12: Collecchio sweeps softball leader Bollate

Bollate suffers its first sweep of the softball season. Torino overtakes Grosseto for second place in baseball.

12/06/2022

Video recap of Italy baseball and softball Week 11: Parma Clima wins its 15th European Champions Cup

Parma Clima wins back-to-back European Baseball Champions Cups. Bollate and Forli are still on top in Serie A1 softball.

11/06/2022 1 Minute Read

Parma Clima wins back-to-back European Champions Cups

Parma Clima won its second consecutive European Champions Cup and 15th title in club history after defeating L&D Amsterdam in the final on Saturday, June 11, 2022 in Bonn, Germany

06/06/2022

Video recap of Italy’s Serie A Baseball Week 10: Bologna sweeps and remains undefeated in playoffs

Bologna sweeps while Parma, BBC Grosseto and San Marino pick up two of three. In Serie A1 softball, Bollate, Forli, Caronno and Pianoro win doubleheaders.

05/06/2022 1 Minute Read

Parma Clima defends European Champions Cup title in Bonn from June 7-11, 2022

With 14 European Champions Cup to its credit, Parma Clima holds the record of all Euro club teams for the most amount of Euro titles to date. Defending Euro champion Parma Clima vies for back-to-back titles in Bonn, Germany from June 7-11, 2022.

31/05/2022 1 Minute Read

Team Italy U18 baseball squad reunites in Grosseto on June 14, 2022

In preparation for the U18 European Baseball Championship and the U18 Baseball World Cup, Team Italy manager Francesco Aluffi has summoned 26 players to Grosseto for an important workout to determine his final roster

30/05/2022

Video recap of Italy’s Serie A Baseball Week 9: Bologna and San Marino sweep in the playoffs

San Marino rebounds from two losses against Parma last week. Bollate suffers its second defeat this softball season.

18/05/2022 1 Minute Read

Team Italy’s Robel Garcia named International League Player of the Week

After going 9-for-22 with six home runs and nine RBI from May 9-15, 2022, Team Italy and Iowa Cubs (Chicago Cubs Triple-A affiliate) slugger Robel Garcia was awarded International League Player of the Week

16/05/2022

Video recap of Italy’s Serie A Baseball Week 7: Godo and Nettuno qualify for playoffs

The battle of Piemonte between Torino and Settimo will determine the final spot in the Serie A baseball championship. In Serie A1 softball, Caronno and Bollate sweep.

09/05/2022

Video recap of Italy’s Serie A Baseball Week 6: The championship title on the line

The playoff hunt continues with three spots still to be determined this week. In Serie A1 softball, Bollate and Saronno while Sestese and Parma split.

04/05/2022 3 Minute Read

Team Italy workout impresses pitching coach and player development director Bobby Cramer

Immediately following the first workout for Team Italy pitchers, catchers and position players at Serravalle Stadium in San Marino on May 3, 2022, elite pitching coach and player development director Bobby Cramer shared his first impressions of the Azzurri baseball squad

04/05/2022 5 Minute Read

IABF Bay Area Collegiate Baseball Games land Daniel Monti scholarship offer at Sonoma State University

Top Italian prospect and Odessa College baseball star Daniel Monti has been offered a scholarship at Sonoma State University as a result of his participation in the recent Italian American Baseball Foundation Bay Area Baseball Games

02/05/2022

Video recap of Italy’s Serie A Baseball Week 5: Five teams vie for championship title

Parma, Bologna, Collecchio, San Marino and Grosseto have qualified for the Serie A Baseball Championship title. Forlì and Bollate are at the top in Italian softball.

21/04/2022 2 Minute Read

Italian baseball and softball lifetime stats dating back to 1956 available online

National Classifiers Committee (CNC) President Anna Maria Paini has led the charge in the demanding job of completely re-digitalizing all baseball and softball rosters from the 1950s to modern day

18/04/2022

Video recap of Italy’s Serie A Baseball Week 3: Six teams still undefeated

In Group D action, Grosseto wins both games against Nettuno. In A1 Softball, Saronno and Bollate clash.

25/02/2022 2 Minute Read

FIBS President Andrea Marcon believes Haarlem Week will be Team Italy's best baseball tourney in 2022

With Team Italy participating in the 30th edition of Haarlem Week in the Netherlands, Federazione Italiana Baseball Softball President Andrea Marcon expects the high level of international competition will provide insight on the caliber of talent the Azzurri squad possesses before the 2023 World Baseball Classic

24/02/2022 2 Minute Read

Team Italy U23 manager Alberto D'Auria looks forward to 2023 baseball competition

After earning the bronze medal in the U23 European Baseball Championship last year, Team Italy manager Alberto D'Auria plans to build for the future with an eye on the 2023 Euros

10/02/2022 1 Minute Read

Simona Conti, Marta Gambella and Lauro Lanzarini awarded 2021 Italian Coach of the Year

Italian coaches Simona Conti and Marta Gambella received over 60% of the 796 votes cast to win the 2021 Coach of the Year Award over second-place finishers Francesco Aluffi and Elisa Peri. Lauro Lanzarini won the 2021 Baseball for the Blind Coach of the Year Award.

07/02/2022 1 Minute Read

Team Italy U12 kicks off 2022 baseball season in Bologna

Team Italy U12 manager Stefano Burato summons 18 baseball prospects for two training camps on February 13 and 20, 2022 in Bologna

22/01/2022 2 Minute Read

Italian baseball and softball media visibility data reveals major growth in 2021

As compared to 2019, the recent uptick in global viewership and media visibiiliiy suggests the thriving demand for Italian baseball and softball coverage will increase in 2022

20/11/2021 1 Minute Read

"Unity is strength" is the motto for European baseball and softball with the birth of WBSC Europe

CEB President Didier Seminet and ESF President Gabriel Waage, two of the top representatives for the European baseball and softball federations, share their enthusiasm for newly-founded World Baseball Softball Confederation (WBSCE) before their respective organizations dissolve, while FIBS Vice Presidents Roberta Soldi and Gigi Mignola shed light on the bright future ahead post-pandemic working in conjunction with WBSCE.

19/11/2021 1 Minute Read

European baseball and softball unite with the birth of WBSC Europe

With the historic vote by Euro delegates on Friday, November 19, 2021 inside Rome’s CONI Hall of Honor, the completion of the World Baseball Softball Confederation Europe (WBSCE) marks the unification of baseball and softball disciplines and the combined advocacy for both sports in future Olympic competitions

18/11/2021 1 Minute Read

Rome serves as World Baseball Softball Confederation Europe headquarters

Federazione Italiana Baseball Softball (FIBS) welcomes representatives from the various European National Baseball and Softball Federations to Rome from November 19-21, 2021 to come together as one and make history as the newly-created World Baseball Softball Confederation Europe (WBSCE)

28/10/2021 2 Minute Read

Tollo and Fullerton sign Sister City agreement in honor of Lasorda family

27/10/2021 2 Minute Read

Two Talent Team U14 baseball workouts scheduled on October 31, 2021 in San Bonifacio

Due to adverse weather forecasts predicted, the previously announced Talent Team U14 group workout scheduled for Monday, November 1, 2021 in San Bonifacio has been moved up to Sunday, October 31, 2021. As a result, the Talent Team U14 baseball staff will now coordinate two scheduled workouts for two different groups of players on the same day.

24/10/2021 4 Minute Read

FIBS Federal Council announces dates for 2022 championships and CON6

The FIBS steering committee also appointed the new Team Italy U15 baseball staff and approved the documentation governing next year's competitive calendar

20/10/2021 2 Minute Read

Team Italy U12 baseball prospects and Talent Team U14 players practice in San Bonifacio from October 30- November 1, 2021

San Bonifacio hosts U12 Team Italy baseball prospects on Saturday, October 30, 2021 and two different groups of Talent Team U14 players on Sunday, October 31, 2021 and Monday, November 1, 2021 for intensive training.

11/10/2021 2 Minute Read

Team Italy U18 baseball squad practices in Modena this weekend

Team Italy U18 manager Francesco Aluffi invites a total of 68 baseball prospects divided into two groups on October 16 and 17, 2021 in Modena

04/10/2021 1 Minute Read

Team Italy pitcher Claudio Scotti signs minor league contract with New York Mets

Former Pittsburgh Pirates pitching prospect and current Team Italy ace Claudio Scotti gets a second chance at a professional baseball career after signing a five-year minor league contract with the New York Mets on October 2, 2021

27/08/2021 1 Minute Read

Team Italy competes in U18 Baseball World Cup from September 9-18, 2022 in Florida

Team Italy Juniors manager Francesco Aluffi has one year to prepare his young and talented Azzurri squad for the WBSC U18 Baseball World Cup, which has been rescheduled to take place from September 9-18, 2022 in Sarasota and Bradenton, Florida

23/08/2021 1 Minute Read

U23 European Baseball Championship begins for Team Italy in Verona and San Martino Buon Albergo

Under the guidance of manager Alberto D'Auria, Team Italy makes its debut in the U23 European Baseball Championship against defending champion Czech Republic on Tuesday, August 24, 2021 at 2:30 pm (ET) in Verona and streaming live at www.baseballsoftball.tv

14/08/2021 1 Minute Read

Team Italy wins its fourth consecutive U12 Euro Baseball Championship after extra-inning 6-0 victory over Czechs

Under the leadership of manager Stefano Burato, coaches Simona Conti, Alberto Furlani, Ivano Licciardi and Alessandro Rosa Colombo, Team Italy won its fourth straight U12 European Baseball Championship title after beating previously undefeated Czech Republic 6-0 in the Euro final in Mortsel, Belgium on August 14, 2021

13/08/2021 1 Minute Read

Seniors Euro Baseball Championship in Torino, Avigliana, and Settimo Torinese begins in 30 days

The long-awaited Seniors European Baseball Championship takes place on the diamonds of Torino, Avigliana, and Settimo Torinese from September 12-19, 2021

11/08/2021 2 Minute Read

Team Italy U12 baseball squad advances to Euro Baseball Championship final and qualifies for World Cup

Three-time defending Euro champion Team Italy will vie for its fourth consecutive title in the U12 European Baseball Championship final in Mortsel, Belgium on Saturday, August 14, 2021 at 5:30 pm

11/08/2021 2 Minute Read

After losing to Czechs, Team Italy beats Hungary in U12 Euro Baseball Championship

After suffering a 7-3 loss to Czech Republic in the morning, Team Italy rebounded with a four-inning mercy-rule 21-1 win over Hungary in the afternoon on day two of the U12 European Baseball Championship in Mortsel, Belgium

10/08/2021 1 Minute Read

Team Italy opens U12 European Baseball Championship with 23-0 shutout over Poland

Team Italy kicked off the U12 European Baseball Championship in Mortsel, Belgium on August 10, 2021 with a bang by shutting out Poland 23-0 via mercy rule after three innings of play

07/08/2021 1 Minute Read

Team Italy beats Crazy Sambonifacese 7-3 before defending U12 Euro Baseball Championship title

Prior to departing for the U12 European Baseball Championship in Mortsel, Belgium, the Azzurrini squad defeated the Crazy Sambonifacese All-Stars 7-3 on the new Offia diamond in San Bonifacio on August 7, 2021

06/08/2021 1 Minute Read

Team Italy U23 squad prepares for European Baseball Championship

Team Italy U23 manager Alberto D’Auria has selected 24 baseball prospects for final workout prior to the European Baseball Championship in Verona

30/07/2021 1 Minute Read

Team Italy slugger Anthony Rizzo joins the New York Yankees

After a decade of being the face of the franchise for the Chicago Cubs, Italian-American slugger Anthony Rizzo will now wear the iconic pinstripes of the New York Yankees in a trade sending prospects Kevin Alcantara and Alexander Vizcaino to the Windy City

20/07/2021 2 Minute Read

Iren announced as European Baseball Championship golden sponsor in Piemonte

Iren, one of the largest and most dynamic multi-utility companies in Italy, has partnered with Federazione Italian Baseball Softball by becoming the golden sponsor of the Seniors European Baseball Championship in Piemonte from September 12-19, 2021

20/07/2021 1 Minute Read

U15 European Baseball Championship begins for Team Italy on July 21, 2021

Team Italy manager Roberto De Franceschi has prepared his young and talented squad for the U15 European Baseball Championship in Trnava, Slovakia and Brno, Czech Republic from July 21-25, 2021

17/07/2021 1 Minute Read

Parma Clima returns to Euro Baseball Champions Cup throne for 14th time after 22-year absence

Parma Clima defeated the Bonn Capitals 6-4 to win the European Baseball Champions Cup title, while UnipolSai Fortitudo Bologna settled for third place with a 11-9 victory over Curaçao Neptunus in Ostrava, Czech Republic on July 17, 2021

15/07/2021 1 Minute Read

Team Italy U12 baseball squad prepares for Euro Championship in Riccione on July 27, 2021

Team Italy U12 manager Stefano Burato has selected 18 Azzurrini baseball players for a workout in Riccione on July 27, 2021.

14/07/2021 1 Minute Read

Team Italy U23 baseball squad gathers in Modena on July 20, 2021

Team Italy U23 manager Alberto D'Auria has selected 21 Azzurri baseball prospects to a workout in Modena on July 20, 2021.

10/07/2021 1 Minute Read

Team Italy places second in U18 Euro Baseball Championship

Team Italy suffered a 6-2 loss to Kingdom of the Netherlands in the U18 European Baseball Championship final in Macerata on July 11, 2021

10/07/2021 2 Minute Read

FIBSTV.com presents Team Italy U18 Euro Baseball Championship final game on July 11, 2021 at 11 am (ET)

Team Italy beat Spain 7-5 in the U18 European Baseball Championship semi-final game in Macerata on July 10, 2021 to advance to the Euro Championship final against Kingdom of the Netherlands on July 11, 2021 at 11 am (ET) and also qualify for the U18 Baseball World Cup in Bradenton, Florida from September 10-19, 2021

10/07/2021 1 Minute Read

Kingdom of the Netherlands defeats Germany 4-2 and advances to U18 Euro Baseball Championship final

Kingdom of the Netherlands delivered previously undefeated Germany its first loss in the U18 European Baseball Championship semi-final game in Macerata on July 10, 2021

09/07/2021 1 Minute Read

FIBSTV.com presents Team Italy U18 Euro Baseball Championship semi-final game on July 10, 2021 at 2 pm (ET)

Team Italy (4-0) faces Spain (2-1), while Germany (3-0) takes on Kingdom of the Netherlands (3-1) in the U18 European Baseball Championship semi-finals in Macerata on Saturday, July 10, 2021

08/07/2021 2 Minute Read

Team Italy U18 manager Francesco Aluffi and captain Samuele Gamberini speak prior to Euro Baseball Championship semi-final

Prior to the first pitch of the U18 European Baseball Championship semi-final game against Spain in Macerata on July 10, 2021 at 2 pm (ET on FIBSTV.com), Azzurri manager Francesco Aluffi and team captain Samuele Gamberini offered their perspective on undefeated Team Italy (4-0)

08/07/2021 2 Minute Read

Team Italy beats Israel and advances to U18 European Baseball Championship semi-finals

As the Euro Baseball Championship Pool A top-seed, undefeated Team Italy (4-0) earned the right to move on to the U18 European Baseball Championship semi-finals after a 10-2 victory over Israel on July 8, 2021

08/07/2021 1 Minute Read

Czech Republic and Kingdom of the Netherlands win while Austria and France lose on day 4 of U18 Euro Baseball Championship

The Czechs and the Dutch were victorious in their respective U18 European Baseball Championship games in Macerata and Montegranaro on July 8, 2021

07/07/2021 2 Minute Read

Words from Team Italy U18 baseball coach Davide Sartini and pitcher Edoardo Zingarelli

Team Italy coach Davide Sartini and closing pitcher Edoardo Zingarelli reflect on the important 7-5 win over KIngdom of the Netherlands in the U18 European Baseball Championship on July 7, 2021

07/07/2021 1 Minute Read

Team Italy guarantees U18 Euro Baseball Championship semi-final berth after 7-5 win over Kingdom of the Netherlands

Undefeated Team Italy (3-0) got one step closer to qualifying for the U18 Baseball World Cup by defeating Kingdom of the Netherlands 7-5 on July 7, 2021 in Macerata and thereby ensuring a U18 Euro Baseball Championship semi-final berth on July 10, 2021..

07/07/2021 1 Minute Read

Spain and France prevail while Lithuania and Czech Republic remain winless in U18 Euro Baseball Championship

While Spain (2-0) and France (1-1) picked up wins on day three of the U18 European Baseball Championship, Lithuania (0-3) and Czech Republic (0-2) are searching for their first victory.

07/07/2021 1 Minute Read

Team Italy U12 baseball squad gathers for camp in Riccione on July 15, 2021

Azzurrini manager Stefano Burato has selected 18 players for an intensive training camp in Riccione on July 15, 2021.

06/07/2021 1 Minute Read

Team Italy, Israel and Germany pick up wins in day two of U18 European Baseball Championship

With undefeated Kingdom of the Netherlands and Spain getting byes, Team Italy and Germany are the only other teams with perfect records in the U18 European Baseball Championship in Macerata and Montegranaro.

06/07/2021 1 Minute Read

Team Italy U18 baseball hitting coach Stefano Cappuccini praises Azzurri squad

Hitting coach Stefano Cappuccini gave props to Team Italy after the Azzurri squad defeated France 13-6 in the U18 European Baseball Championship on July 6, 2021.

06/07/2021 2 Minute Read

Team Italy defeats France in U18 European Baseball Championship

Undefeated Team Italy continues to dominate Euro Baseball Championship Pool A play with a 9-6 victory over France in Montegranaro.

05/07/2021 2 Minute Read

Team Italy induces 21-0 mercy-rule win over Lithuania in U18 European Baseball Championship

The Team Italy offense took possession of the game against Lithuania early and did not look back in the 21-0 five-inning mercy-rule shutout in the U18 European Baseball Championship opener in Macerata on July 5, 2021.

05/07/2021 1 Minute Read

Kingdom of the Netherlands, Germany and Spain win U18 European Baseball Championship openers

Nine countries are competing in the U18 European Baseball Championship in Macerata and Montegranaro from July 5-11, 2021

04/07/2021 1 Minute Read

Team Italy Seniors baseball squad plays exhibition game against Jolly Roger Grosseto on July 13, 2021

22 Azzurri baseball prospects have been invited to participate in an exhibition game against Jolly Roger Grosseto on July 13, 2021

04/07/2021 1 Minute Read

Greece, Ukraine, Russia and Slovakia qualify for Seniors European Baseball Championship in Piemonte

Winners in their respective Euro Baseball Championship Qualifiers in Utena, Belgrade, Moscow and Bratislava, Greece, Ukraine, Russia and Slovakia have earned the right to join the other 12 countries in the Seniors European Baseball Championship in Piemonte from September 12-19, 2021

02/07/2021 1 Minute Read

Team Italy manager Roberto De Franceschi reveals roster for U15 European Baseball Championship in Brno and Trnava

Azzurrini manager Roberto De Franceschi has selected 20 players to represent Team Italy in the upcoming U15 European Baseball Championship in Brno, Czech Republic and Trnava, Slovakia