13/03/2023 2 Minute Read

Team Italy pitcher Chris Cooper has passed away

The 44-year-old Italian American pitcher, who led Team Italy to two European Baseball Championship titles, died of a heart attack. Azzurri coach and former teammate Jack Santora shed light on how important it was for Chris Cooper to represent Team Italy in international competition and in day-to-day life.

12/03/2023 2 Minute Read

Mike Piazza and Nicky Lopez speak after Team Italy's win over the Kingdom of the Netherlands

Azzurri manager Mike Piazza thanks the Team Italy players and staff, while Kansas City Royals infielder Nicky Lopez talks about the victory that has been sought after for months.

12/03/2023 2 Minute Read

Team Italy advances to WBC Tokyo quarterfinals after 7-1 win over Kingdom of the Netherlands

After suffering a 2-0 shutout to Panama the day prior at Taichung Intercontinental Baseball Stadium, the Italians returned for a win-or-go home game under the lights against Kingdom of the Netherlands on Sunday, March 12, 2023 and punched their ticket to the quarterfinals of the World Baseball Classic in Tokyo after defeating the Dutch 7-1

11/03/2023 2 Minute Read

Team Italy loses second WBC game after 2-0 shutout to Panama

After suffering a 11-7 loss to host Chinese Taipei at Taichung Intercontinental Baseball Stadium the night prior, Team Italy returned for a day game against Panama on Saturday afternoon, March 11, 2023 and lost its second World Baseball Classic Pool A game by a score of 2-0.

11/03/2023 2 Minute Read

Team Italy manager Mike Piazza speaks before WBC game against Panama

Prior to the first pitch of the Team Italy's must-win game against Panama in the 2023 World Baseball Classic in Taiwan, Azzurri manager Mike Piazza spoke at a Taichung Intercontinental Baseball Stadium press conference

10/03/2023 3 Minute Read

Team Italy suffers 11-7 loss to WBC Pool A host Chinese Taipei

After the 6-3 extra-inning victory over Cuba the night prior, Team Italy returned under the lights at a sold-out Taichung Intercontinental Baseball Stadium in Taiwan and lost its first WBC game to host Chinese Taipei by a score of 11-7 on Friday, March 10, 2023

09/03/2023 2 Minute Read

Piazza, Harvey and Lopez speak after the win against Cuba

Some of the WBC's first game's stars talk about their feelings and the team's spirit

09/03/2023 3 Minute Read

Team Italy wins 2023 WBC debut with 6-3 extra-inning victory over Cuba

Making their WBC Pool A debut against Cuba at Taichung Intercontinental Baseball Stadium in Taiwan on Thursday night, March 9, 2023, the Italians defeated Cuba 6-3 in 10 innings. Team Italy returns for a clash against host Chinese Taipei under the lights on Friday, March 9, 2023 at 6 am (EST).

09/03/2023 1 Minute Read

Team Italy's Mission Classic premieres on IABF YouTube Channel

Created by the Italian American Baseball Foundation and curated by Chris Vaccaro, Team Italy's Mission Classic episode one is now available for viewing on the IABF YouTube Channel

07/03/2023 2 Minute Read

Team Italy manager Mike Piazza joined by fellow Hall of Famers Bert Blyleven and Mariano Rivera at WBC Press Conference in Taichung

Team Italy manager Mike Piazza appeared with Kingdom of the Netherlands pitching coach Bert Blyleven and Panama supporter Mariano Rivera at the National Baseball Hall of Fame sponsored 2023 World Baseball Classic Press Conference at Taichung Intercontinental Baseball Stadium on Tuesday, March 7, 2023