20/11/2022 4 Minute Read

FIBS College Pipeline helps Italian baseball and softball prospects reach new heights

FIBS President Andrea Marcon outlined how the FIBS College Pipeline affords the most promising young Italian athletes the opportunity to compete and study at American universities through the ongoing support of partners like the Italian American Baseball Foundation.

13/11/2022 1 Minute Read

Mission Classic highlighted by Team Italy Future Stars Game in Arezzo

With an enthusiastic crowd of Arezzo baseball supporters including 13 MLB-affiliated players committed to play for Team Italy in the 2023 World Baseball Classic, the Future Stars Game was a pitcher's duel between the Blue and White teams during the five-inning battle. In the end, the Team Italy Blue squad prevailed in the 1-0 shutout on Sunday, November 13, 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.

31/10/2022 2 Minute Read

Team Italy Future Stars Baseball Game showcases both new and familiar faces to Azzurri coaching staff

Accompanied by new and familiar faces on the Azzurri coaching staff, Team Italy elite manager Mike Piazza and Team Italy U23 manager Alberto D’Auria will oversee the Team Italy Future Stars Baseball Game on Sunday, November 13, 2022 at 10 am in Arezzo

17/10/2022 1 Minute Read

Chinese Taipei hosts Team Italy, the Netherlands, Cuba and Panama in WBC Pool A from March 8-12, 2023

National Baseball Hall of Famer and Team Italy manager Mike Piazza leads the Azzurri squad in the 2023 World Baseball Classic

13/10/2022 2 Minute Read

Team Italy U12 baseball try-outs in Sesto Fiorentino and Parma

Azzurrini manager Stefano Burato hosts Team Italy U12 baseball try-outs in Sesto Fiorentino on Saturday, October 22, 2022 and in Parma on Sunday, October 23, 2022

12/10/2022 2 Minute Read

Team Italy U23 baseball squad undergoes physical and medical tests in Rome

The Team Italy U23 baseball squad will gather at the Giulio Onesti Olympic Training Center in Rome on Saturday, November 5, 2022 for two days of physical and medical tests.

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.