23/09/2023 2 Minute Read

Euro Baseball Championship begins for Team Italy

Azzurri manager Mike Piazza has selected 24 players, many of whom are from Italy's Serie A with some reinforcement from overseas, to battle in the European Baseball Championship in Czech Republic

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

22/09/2023 2 Minute Read

Czechs edge Team Italy 5-3 in final Euro Baseball 2023 prep game

Host Czech Republic defeated Team Italy 5-3 at Draci Arena in Brno on Friday, September 22, 2023. The Azzurri make their European Baseball Championship debut against Hungary in Trebic on Sunday, September 24, 2023 at 11 am (local time).

22/09/2023 1 Minute Read

Team Italy U18 baseball squad participates in Regensburg tournament from October 6-8, 2023

Team Italy U18 manager Gianguido Poma along with coaches Lucio Taschin and Ivano Licciardi have selected 20 prospective Euro Baseball Championship prospects to play games against the Regensburg Academy, the Friuli Venezia Giulia Academy and a Bavarian squad

21/09/2023 2 Minute Read

Team Italy defeats Czech Republic 7-1 in first Euro Baseball 2023 prep game in Brno

A family-friendly atmosphere and respectable crowd filled Draci Arena in Brno for the first of two European Baseball Championship Preparatory Games between host Czech Republic and Team Italy on Thursday, September 21, 2023. After a 7-1 win over the Czechs, the Italians return for a rematch on Friday, September 22, 2023 at 1 pm (local time).

21/09/2023 1 Minute Read

Watch Team Italy and Czech Republic exhibition games livestream for free at www.baseballeurope.tv

The two European Baseball Championship Preparatory Games between Team Italy and Czech Republic on Thursday, September 21st and Friday, September 22nd are now available for viewing at www.BaseballEurope.tv, the official platform of the European Baseball Championship.

20/09/2023 1 Minute Read

Team Italy bench coach Gianguido Poma refuses to give away games during European Baseball Championship

"We want an Italy that gives nothing away,” declared Azzurri bench Gianguido Poma prior to departing for two European Baseball Championship Preparation Games in Brno against host Czech Republic on Thursday, September 21, 2023 at 6:30 pm (local time) and Friday, September 22, 2023 at 1 pm (local time)

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.

19/09/2023 2 Minute Read

Team Italy roster and schedule revealed for U15 Softball World Cup in Japan

Team Italy manager Maristella Perizzolo has announced the names of the 16 players and three reserves at home for the upcoming U15 Softball World Cup in Tokyo, Japan from October 21-29, 2023. The Italians are in Group A along with host Japan, Mexico, New Zealand, Chinese Taipei and Peru.

17/09/2023 2 Minute Read

Italian Baseball Challenge concludes with Team Italy 6-2 win over Croatia

After a 10-2 victory over Switzerland the day prior in the Italian Baseball Challenge, Team Italy defeated Croatia 6-2 in Ronchi dei Legionari on Sunday, September 17, 2023. The Italians travel to Brno for two exhibition games against Czech Republic prior to the start of the European Baseball Championship in the Czech Republic.