Italy has announced its roster for the upcoming European Pro Series. The Pro Series is organized by the World Baseball Softball Confederation and features the USSSA Pride squad, which will travel to…
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Italy names Roster for MLB Academies Tournament in Sant Boi
The Italian Baseball and Softball Federation (FIBS) announced its roster for the MLB Academies Tournament in Sant Boi, Spain. The team is led by U18 national team manager John Cortese and assistant…
Italy nominates 29 players for training camp in Messina, Sicily
Italy has nominated 29 players for a training camp of the Italian national team in Messina, Sicily. From March 3 to 18 Italy will prepare for the new season and will face…
Italy announces roster for Asia Pacific Cup in February
From February 1 to 4, 2018 the Women’s Softball National Team from Italy will participate in the Asia Pacific Cup in Sydney, Australia. The team of manager Enrico Obletter will travel to…
Italy to participate in Asia Pacific Cup 2018 in Sydney
The Italian Women’s Softball National Team is going to participate in the Asia Pacific Cup 2018, which will be held from February 1 to 4 at Sydney’s Blacktown International Sportspark. Australia, Japan,…
#EuBS2017: Italy wins two of three against Netherlands
After Italy won the opener of the 2017 European Baseball Series against the Netherlands on Friday evening in Verona by a score of 3-2, they also came through with a 6-2 win…
#EuBS2017: Italy wins Opener in Verona on Friday night
Netherlands 000 100 001 2 5 1 Italy 000 102 00X 3 9 0 Box score Italy won the opener of the European Baseball Series against the Netherlands on Friday evening. The…
European Baseball Series Opener between Italy and Netherlands live on FOX Sports
The opener of the upcoming European Baseball Series between the national teams of Italy and the Netherlands will be broadcasted live by FOX Sports. On Friday, 7pm the game will be played…
Italy, Netherlands square off in European Baseball Series in October in Italy #EuBS2017
The Italian Baseball and Softball Federation (FIBS) announced the European Baseball Series 2017 on Friday. The EuBS will feature the national teams from Italy and the Netherlands in a three-game series to…
Davide Novello replaces Stefano Censi on Italy’s roster for the U18 Baseball World Cup
Only a couple of days after announcing their roster for the U18 Baseball World Cup, the Italian Baseball and Softball Federation (FIBS) is forced to make a chance. Davide Novello will replace…
Italy announces Roster for U18 Baseball World Cup in Thunder Bay
The Italian Baseball and Softball Federation (FIBS) has released its roster for their participation at the WBSC U18 Baseball World Cup in Thunder Bay, Canada. The tournament will be held from September…
U23 National Teams from Italy and Spain celebrate 25th Anniversary of 1992 Olympics
The U23 national teams of Italy and Spain played a friendly game in Barcelona this week to celebrate the 25th anniversary of baseball being played at the 1992 Olympic Games. The contest…
WBSC releases Schedule for U18 Baseball World Cup in Thunder Bay
Press release World Baseball Softball Confederation. Full Schedule LAUSANNE, Switzerland — The World Baseball Softball Confederation unveiled the official game schedule for the WBSC U-18 Baseball World Cup® 2017, which will be…
Gilberto Gerali new manager of Italian National Team
The Italian Baseball and Softball Federation (FIBS) announced on Wednesday evening that Gilberto Gerali is becoming the new manager of the Italian National Team. The longtime bench coach is succeeding Marco Mazzieri….
Italy beats World Series Champion Chicago Cubs in WBC Warm-Up
On Tuesday the WBC participants vs MLB teams exhibitions during Spring Training got underway in Florida and Arizona. Italy made quite a statement defeating World Series Champion Chicago Cubs by a score…
Italy win second WBC Warm-Up against LG Twins
Italy has won the second exhibition game against the LG Twins in preparation for the 2017 World Baseball Classic. The team of manager Marco Mazzieri celebrated a 3-2 victory. A RBI double…
Italy loses to LG Twins in first WBC Warm-Up Game
Italy lost their first warm-up game for the 2017 World Baseball Classic during training camp at Fitch Park in Mesa, Arizona. The Squadra Azzurri fell 4-5 to the LG Twins from the…
Italy opens Training Camp in Mesa, Arizona
From Saturday, February 25 the Italian National Team will open training camp for the 2017 World Baseball Classic in Mesa, Arizona. 24 players will be on hand for manager Marco Mazzieri with…
Story about Soccer Club Owner Mike Piazza in NY Times
The New York Times ran a featured story about Baseball Hall of Famer Mike Piazza. They highlighted his new adventure as soccer club owner in Italy. Since June of last year the…
New Italy Fastpitch Manager invites 30 Players for Training Camp in Rome
Enrico Obletter has taken over the manager job for the Italian Women’s Softball National Team. For a first training camp in preparation for the European Championship in Bollate, Italy he invited 30…
Enrico Obletter new Manager of Italy’s Women National Team, Juniors
During the annual coach convention in Treviso last weekend new FIBS President Andrea Marcon announced a couple of national team coaching changes. Enrico Obletter, who was also named Softball coach of the…
Marco Mazzieri done as Italy’s Manager after WBC / MLB Stars not playing
In an article on Baseball.it Marco Mazzieri confirms that he is done as manager of the Italian National Team after the conclusion of the 2017 World Baseball Classic in March. The 55-year-old…
Marina Centrone new General Manager of Banco di Sardegna Nuoro
Marina Centrone is the new general manager of the Italian Softball League club Banco di Sardegna Nuoro since January 1st. Between 2005 and 2016 she was the technical commissioner for the Italian…
Mets Players Michael Conforto, Brandon Nimmo on Italy’s Preliminary Roster
According to beat writer Anthony DiComo New York Mets players Michael Conforto and Brandon Nimmo have been added to the preliminary roster of Team Italy for the 2017 World Baseball Classic. Italy…
FIBS names new Vice Presidents / Candidates for ESF, CEB Executive Boards
The new executive council of the Italian Baseball and Softball Federation (FIBS) held their first meeting after the elections on Wednesday and making the first decisions under new president Andrea Marcon. Fabrizio…