11/11/2023 1 Minute Read

Team Italy places sixth in Baseball5 European Championship

Having defeated Spain in the best-of-three series (6-3, 7-8 and 1-0) before losing two of three matches against the Netherlands (5-4, 2-8, 11-5) the day prior, Team Italy was beaten twice (7-1 and 16-0) by France on the final day of Baseball5 European Championship in Lithuania to register a sixth-place finish in the international competition.

08/11/2023 1 Minute Read

Team Italy qualifies for the Baseball5 Euro Championship Super Round

On day two of the Baseball5 European Championship in Druskininkai, Lithuania, Team Italy defeated Modova (5-2, 4-3) before losing to host powerhouse Lithuania (11-1, 11-2), but returned with conviction to beat the Czech Republic (3-1, 1-0) in order to guarantee a Super Round berth. The Italians conclude Group B Qualification Round action with a best-of-three game series against Belgium on Thursday, November 9, 2023 at 3:15 pm (local time).

07/11/2023 1 Minute Read

Team Italy wins Baseball5 European Championship debut with victory over Estonia

After losing 6-5 in the first match of the best-of-three games against Estonia on day one of the Baseball5 European Championship in Druskininkai, Lithuania, Team Italy rebounded with 17-3 and 6-0 victories to win the set against the Estonians on November 7, 2023.

01/11/2023 2 Minute Read

“Mission: Classic”, Team Italy movie will premiere in Milan on November 8th

The full-length Mission Classic Italia Baseball film will debut at the 40th annual Milan International FICTS Fest. The Federation of International Cinema Television Sportifs is recognized by the International Olympic Committee for promoting the values of sport through footage. The screening on November 8 at 6.30 p.m. at the Testori Auditorium will feature an introduction by Italian coach Michele Gerali. Registration is required, but it's free to attend while seats last.

24/10/2023 1 Minute Read

Team Italy Elite Baseball5 roster announced for Euro Championship

Team Italy Baseball5 manager Maurizio Balla has chosen four men and four women for the European Championship in Druskininkai, Lithuania from November 7-11, 2023. Prior to departure, the eight players along with four reserves will meet for a final workout in Cambiano on November 1, 2023.

18/10/2023 1 Minute Read

Team Italy's quest to reach WBC quarterfinals captured in MIssion Classic docuseries

The third and final part of the Mission Classic Docuseries produced by the Italian American Baseball Foundation (IABF) and Federazione Italiana Baseball Softball (FIBS) is now available for viewing on the IABF YouTube Channel. Part III takes you through Team Italy's World Baseball Classic journey from battling in the first round in Taipei to advancing to the quarterfinals against Japan.

16/10/2023 1 Minute Read

Baseball and softball return to Olympics in 2028

The International Olympic Committee in Mumbai voted today to include baseball, softball, lacrosse, squash, cricket and flag football in the 2028 Summer Games in Los Angeles

15/10/2023 2 Minute Read

Team Italy WBC bench coach Blake Butera named Rays’ senior director of player development

The Tampa Bay Rays recently announced the promotion of the Azzurri 2023 World Baseball Classic bench coach Blake Butera to senior director of player development after just one season as their assistant field coordinator. He will be in charge of the entire system of analysis and growth of the Rays' prospects in the lead player development role.

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

05/10/2023 1 Minute Read

Rob Fumagalli hosts CON-X Athletic Trainers Workshop in Rome on October 28, 2023

Cincinnati Reds Director of Major League Strength and Conditioning Rob Fumagalli, who served as trainer for Team Italy in the 2023 World Baseball Classic, offers a free all-day CON-X Physical Preparatory Course at the Giulio Onesti Olympic Training Center in Acquacetosa (Rome) on Saturday, October 28, 2023 from 10:30 am to 6 pm. Advance registration is required.