17/11/2023 2 Minute Read

Team Italy U15 baseball tryouts in Casteldebole and Collecchio

22 prospects in Casteldebole and 24 prospects in Collecchio will participate in Team Italy U15 baseball tryouts on Sunday, November 26th in Casteldebole and on Sunday, December 3rd in Collecchio

17/11/2023 3 Minute Read

Team Italy U12 baseball tryouts in Macerata and Collecchio

Two tryouts at different locations will attract 85 prospective Azzurrini players

26/10/2023 1 Minute Read

Czechs edge Team Italy 10-9 in U15 Softball World Cup Placement Round

Team Italy could not hold on to a 9-4 lead after Czech Republic rallied for five runs in the sixth inning and a decisive run in the seventh to prevail in the 10-9 victory at the U15 Softball World Cup at the Komazawa Olympic Park Sports Complex on October 26, 2023. The Italians return on Saturday, October 28, 2023 at 2 pm (local time) for their final game against Brazil.

24/10/2023 2 Minute Read

Team Italy beats Peru then loses to Chinese Taipei at U15 Softball World Cup

After falling victim to a no-hitter to Japan the day prior, Team Italy rebounded with a 7-4 win over Peru before losing 4-2 to Chinese Taipei in the U15 Softball Cup at the Setagaya City Okura Sports Center on Tuesday, October 24, 2023. The Italians are now relegated to the 7-12 placement round and travel to nearby Komazawa Olympic Park Sports Complex for a game against Czech Republic on Thursday, October 26, 2023 at 2 pm (local time).

23/10/2023 1 Minute Read

Team Italy falls victim to Japan no-hitter at U15 Softball World Cup

A trio of Japan pitchers threw a combined no-hitter against Team Italy in a six-inning mercy-rule 12-0 shutout on day three of the U15 Softball World Cup at the Setagaya City Okura Sports Center on Monday, October 23, 2023. The Italians return for two games tomorrow beginning at 10 am (local time) with a clash against Peru followed by a battle against Chinese Taipei at 12:30 pm (local time).

22/10/2023 2 Minute Read

Team Italy suffers first defeat at U15 Softball World Cup to Mexico

Despite having several opportunities to score, Team Italy suffered a 4-0 shutout to Mexico under the lights on the Komazawa diamond in Tokyo at the U15 Softball World Cup on Sunday, October 22, 2023

21/10/2023 1 Minute Read

Team Italy wins U15 Softball World Cup debut with 7-0 mercy-rule shutout over New Zealand

Team Italy pitcher Giulia Squalizza threw a three-hitter with four strikeouts and one walk in the five-inning 7-0 mercy-rule shutout over New Zealand at Komazawa Olympic Park in Tokyo on Saturday, October 21, 2023. The Italians return tomorrow for a U15 Softball World Cup clash against Mexico at 6 pm (local time).

19/10/2023 3 Minute Read

Team Italy begins U15 Softball World Cup journey in Japan

Prior to the start of the inaugural U15 Softball World Cup in Japan from October 21-29, 2023, Team Italy manager Maristella Perizzolo commented: "This group has been preparing for a year, some players have even put in two years of work. It will be a fantastic opportunity for the girls and for all of us."

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

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