22/11/2023 1 Minute Read

“Mission: Classic” documentary available for viewing on YouTube

The complete documentary that tells the story of Team Italy's adventure at the 2023 World Baseball Classic is now streaming on the Italian American Baseball Foundation YouTube Channel

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.

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.

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.

01/05/2023 1 Minute Read

Team Italy outfielder Dominic Fletcher doubles in first MLB at-bat for Arizona Diamondbacks

Dominic Fletcher ripped a double into the gap off veteran Colorado Rockies’ reliever Brad Hand in his first MLB at-bat for the Arizona Diamondbacks at Coors Field in Denver on Sunday, April 30, 2023

19/04/2023 2 Minute Read

Team Italy catcher Brett Sullivan makes MLB debut for San Diego Padres

Catching 2018 American League Cy Young Award Winner and MLB All-Star Blake Snell against the Atlanta Braves at Petco Park on Tuesday, April 18, 2023, Team Italy slugger Brett Sullivan made his MLB debut for the San Diego Padres in front of his family and friends after spending eight years in the minor leagues

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.

16/03/2023 2 Minute Read

Team Italy plays with heart in 9-3 loss to Japan in WBC quarterfinals

In front of a sold-out crowd at the Tokyo Dome, undefeated Japan won its fifth straight World Baseball Classic game in a row after defeating Team Italy 9-3 on Thursday, March 16, 2023. Japan now advances with Cuba to the WBC semifinals in Miami,

15/03/2023 2 Minute Read

Italy battles Japan in the World Baseball Classic quarterfinals on March 16, 2023 at 6 am (ET)

Team Italy faces undefeated Japan at the Tokyo Dome on Thursday, March 16, 2023 at 6 am (ET). Azzuri manager Mike Piazza said, "It's a great honor for us to play here against this opponent, We'll do everything to bring home the victory."

13/03/2023 1 Minute Read

Team Italy's Mission Classic docuseries part two now on IABF YouTube Channel

“Mission Classic” docuseries part two chronicles Team Italy’s training camp in Scottsdale, Arizona prior to the start of the 2023 World Baseball Classic in Taichung, Taiwan