According to various reports in Italy, third baseman Joe Mazzuca of Fortitudo Bologna is leaving the Italian Baseball League club. Apparently Telemarket Rimini and T&A San Marino are interested in his services….
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2011 in Review – Italian Baseball League – T&A San Marino
After a short break we’re continuing our review series for the 2011 season. After the Dutch Hoofdklasse next up is the Italian Baseball League. T&A San Marino 2011 Record: 31-11 2011 Ranking:…
2011 in Review – Italian Baseball League – Danesi Nettuno
After a short break we’re continuing our review series for the 2011 season. After the Dutch Hoofdklasse next up is the Italian Baseball League. Danesi Nettuno 2011 Record: 25-17 2011 Ranking: 2nd….
Ron Washington was on Verge of playing in Italy in early 1990ies
Baseball.it has dig out an interesting story from the early 1990ies in Italian Baseball. Ron Washington, the current manager of the Texas Rangers, was on the verge of joining the team from…
2011 in Review – Italian Baseball League – Unipol Bologna
After a short break we’re continuing our review series for the 2011 season. After the Dutch Hoofdklasse next up is the Italian Baseball League. Unipol Bologna 2011 Record: 29-13 2011 Ranking: 3rd….
Danesi Nettuno denies Carlos Pezzullo Transfer
While a newspaper in Italy already quoted Carlos Pezzullo to leave Danesi Nettuno for Telemarket Rimini, the general director of his current club, Alberto de Carolis stated in a report of FIBS.it…
2011 in Review – Italian Baseball League – Cariparma Parma
After a short break we’re continuing our review series for the 2011 season. After the Dutch Hoofdklasse next up is the Italian Baseball League. Cariparma Parma 2011 Record: 28-14 2011 Ranking: 4th….
Parma Baseball Franchise changes IBL2 Team
The Parma Baseball franchise released a communiqué at the end of October, stating that Collecchio BC is going to be the IBL2 team in the 2012 season for the club. They will…
2011 in Review – Italian Baseball League – Telemarket Rimini
After a short break we’re continuing our review series for the 2011 season. After the Dutch Hoofdklasse next up is the Italian Baseball League. Telemarket Rimini 2011 Record: 24-18 2011 Ranking: 5th…
Fortitudo Bologna keeps Manager Marco Nanni for 3 more Years
Fortitudo Bologna is extending the contract with manager Marco Nanni according to a report by Grande Slam. He will stay for three more years. After winning the championship in 2009 and reaching…
2011 in Review – Italian Baseball League – Montepaschi Grosseto
After a short break we’re continuing our review series for the 2011 season. After the Dutch Hoofdklasse next up is the Italian Baseball League. Montepaschi Grosseto 2011 Record: 18-24 2011 Ranking: 6th…
Carlos Pezzullo leaves Nettuno for Telemarket Rimini
After six years with Danesi Nettuno, the 29-year-old left-handed pitcher Carlos Pezzullo is leaving for Italian Baseball League rival Telemarket Rimini. In 2011 the southpaw had a 2-1 record with an ERA…
2011 in Review – Italian Baseball League – De Angelis North East Knights
After a short break we’re continuing our review series for the 2011 season. After the Dutch Hoofdklasse next up is the Italian Baseball League. De Angelis North East Knights 2011 Record: 10-32…
2011 in Review – Italian Baseball League – Novara United
After a short break we’re continuing our review series for the 2011 season. After the Dutch Hoofdklasse next up is the Italian Baseball League. Novara United 2011 Record: 3-39 2011 Ranking: 8th….
Franklin Tavarez extends Stay in Novara for 3 more Years
Utility man Franklin Tavarez has extended his contract with Novara United in the Italian Baseball League for three more years. The Spanish national teamer, who was the MVP at the 2008 U21…
Daniel Bittar close to join T&A San Marino
According to a report by In Liberia Uscita shortstop Daniel Bittar of Montepaschi Grosseto is on the verge of signing with T&A San Marino. General manager Mauro Mazzotti wants to bring him…
Jose Escalona suspended for 2 Years following Doping Violation
Right-handed pitcher Jose Escalona of the Italian vice champion Danesi Nettuno got suspended for two years by the National Anti-Doping Tribunal in Italy on Thursday. Due to the ruling he has to…
Rumors from the IBL Offseason
Italian Baseball League The face of the Italian Baseball League could change again for the 2012 season. According to a report by In Libera Uscita the teams from Grosseto and Godo-Verona continue…
Ricardo Hernandez from FC Barcelona to Danesi Nettuno
The 21-year-old Venezuelan left-handed pitcher Ricardo Hernandez is leaving the Spanish champion FC Barcelona to join the Italian vice champion Danesi Nettuno for the 2012 season. According to the report by Baseball.it…
Vote for IBL’s best Players at Baseball.it
Already for the 12th straight year the Italian baseball website Baseball.it asks its readers to cast a vote in the annual election of the best players of the recent season in the…
Gilberto Gerali remains manager of Cariparma Parma
Cariparma Parma announced this week that Gilberto Gerali will return as manager for the 2012 season. Born in 1961 he led Parma to the championship in 2010, but missed a return to…
Olmo Rosario Perez suspended for 6 Month following positive Doping Tests
Shortstop Olmo Rosario Perez of Danesi Nettuno has been suspended by the National Anti-Doping Tribunal of CONI for six months following his pair of positive doping tests. He failed doping tests in…
Q&A with Italy’s Head Coach Marco Mazzieri
A few days before the start of the 2011 IBAF Baseball World Cup, Marco Mazzieri, head coach of the Italian National Team did an interview, talking about the tournament. How did your…
Dushan Ruzic returns to Hoofdklasse for 2012 Season
After one season with Telemarket Rimini in the Italian Baseball League, Australian right-hander Dushan Ruzic is returning to DOOR Neptunus and the Dutch Hoofdklasse. Last year’s champion confirmed the acquisition on Thursday….
Nettuno’s Josè Escalona tested postive for Norandrosterone
Italian Baseball League’s vice champion Danesi Nettuno gets hit with another doping violation. Left-handed pitcher Josè Escalona, who joined the club last winter, was tested positive for 19- Norandrosterone (a metabolite of…