In a special show on the new MLB Network the provisional 45-man rosters for the 16 teams at the upcoming World Baseball Classic were released on Monday evening. The final rosters of…
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XXIV Coach Convention of FIBS in Perugia from January 23 to 25
Baltimore Orioles’ Jeremy Guthrie and Chicago Cubs General Manager Jim Hendry highlight the speakers at the XXIV Coach Convention of the Italian Baseball and Softball Federation (FIBS) in Perugia from January 23…
Reggio Emilia sign former Minor Leaguer Pete Farina and Taber Lee
The Italian Baseball League club REGGIO EMILIA acquired two more players for the upcoming season. They signed catcher Pete Farina and infielder Taber Lee with both having collected experience in the American…
Danny Newman returns to Cariparma
Long time Italian veteran Daniel Newman returns to CARIPARMA in the Italian Baseball League. The left-handed pitcher, who is celebrating his 45th birthday on January 18, already played in Parma for two…
Chris Iannetta passes on Italy, plays for USA at Classic
Catcher Chris Iannetta of the Major League club COLORADO ROCKIES accepted an invitation by Team USA for the 2009 World Baseball Classic and is currently one of two backstops on the American…
William Juarez joins Reggio Emilia for 2009 Season
The promoted Italian Baseball League club REGGIO EMILIA announced the signing of right-handed pitcher William Juarez. The 27-year-old Nicaragua native was signed as an undrafted amateur free agent by the ARIZONA DIAMONDBACKS…
Four Europeans add Power Showcase HR Derby to Resume
Four players represent Europe at the Power Showcase in Florida last weekend. Matej Sucha (picture, CZE), Robin Drache (GER), Paolino Ambrosino (ITA) and Mike Bazuin (NED) obviously couldn’t match the top High…
2008 in Review – Italian Baseball League – T&A San Marino
After the French Elite League and German Baseball-Bundesliga we’ll now continue with our ‘2008 in Review’ series with the Italian Baseball League and the Dutch Hoofdklasse. T&A San Marino T&A SAN MARINO…
2008 in Review – Italian Baseball League – Danesi Nettuno
After the French Elite League and German Baseball-Bundesliga we’ll now continue with our ‘2008 in Review’ series with the Italian Baseball League and the Dutch Hoofdklasse. Danesi Nettuno Since their last Italian…
2008 in Review – Italian Baseball League – Fortitudo Bologna
After the French Elite League and German Baseball-Bundesliga we’ll now continue with our ‘2008 in Review’ series with the Italian Baseball League and the Dutch Hoofdklasse. Fortitudo Bologna FORTITUDO is always among…
2008 in Review – Italian Baseball League – Montepaschi Grosseto
After the French Elite League and German Baseball-Bundesliga we’ll now continue with our ‘2008 in Review’ series with the Italian Baseball League and the Dutch Hoofdklasse. Montepaschi Grosseto The 2007 Italian champion…
Four European Prospects at Power Showcase in Florida
Four European players are among 60 High School power hitting prospects at the so-called International High School Power Showcase Home Run Derby at the Tropicana Field in St. Petersburg, Florida on January…
South-Italian City Matino leading Candidate to host 2nd European Cup
Nettuno already was confirmed as one of the hosts. Now the south Italian city Matino is the leading candidate to hold the second European Cup from March 30th to April 4th. The…
2008 in Review – Italian Baseball League – Cariparma
After the French Elite League and German Baseball-Bundesliga we’ll now continue with our ‘2008 in Review’ series with the Italian Baseball League and the Dutch Hoofdklasse. Cariparma CARIPARMA missed the playoffs in…
2008 in Review – Italian Baseball League – Telemarket Rimini
After the French Elite League and German Baseball-Bundesliga we’ll now continue with our ‘2008 in Review’ series with the Italian Baseball League and the Dutch Hoofdklasse. Telemarket Rimini After winning the league…
2008 in Review – Italian Baseball League – De Angelis Godo
After the French Elite League and German Baseball-Bundesliga we’ll now continue with our ‘2008 in Review’ series with the Italian Baseball League and the Dutch Hoofdklasse. De Angelis Godo Besides a few…
2008 in Review – Italian Baseball League – Rangers Redipuglia
After the French Elite League and German Baseball-Bundesliga we’ll now continue with our ‘2008 in Review’ series with the Italian Baseball League. Rangers Redipuglia The RANGERS won the Serie A2 in 2007…
Former Nettuno Player Frank Menechino now Hitting Coach for Trenton
The former Major League infielder Frank Menechino, who played the first half of the season for DANESI NETTUNO in the Italian Baseball League, found a new job. The NEW YORK YANKEES hired…
Netherlands and Italy add to Exhibition Schedule
Major League Baseball released its complete Spring Training schedule last week and the two lone European World Baseball Classic teams Netherlands and Italy each play three games against Major League clubs. In…
Results of first Italian Winter League stop in Bologna
The first tournament of the 2009 Italian Winter League season is in the books. Last Sunday the Emilia Romagna portion of the indoor league for youth players in Italy kicked off in…
Telemarket Rimini brings in Phil LoCascio
After strengthen the roster with Spanish national team pitchers Jorge Balboa and Fernando Gutierrez, and the signing of Ivanon Coffie, the Italian Baseball League club TELEMARKET RIMINI brings in another infielder. Phil…
Bob Cramer to reinforce Parma Pitching in 2009
An online portal in Parma is reporting on Monday that the Italian Baseball League club CARIPARMA reinforces the pitching staff with Robert Cramer. The 29-year-old left-hander, who was born in Anaheim, California…
New Inductees in Italian Hall of Fame
Last weekend at the Night of the Diamonds in Riccione, a commission of the Italian Baseball and Softball Federation added eight new members into the Italian Hall of Fame. Two players made…
Italian Winter League gets underway
The Italian Winter League, an indoor league for youth players, is starting into a new season on Sunday in Bologna. 36 teams will fight in four preliminary tournaments in six venues for…
Hargrove, Piazza and Trebelhorn looking forward to coach Team Italy
Press release from Italian Baseball and Softball Federation regarding 2009 World Baseball Classic: TEAM ITALIA ANNOUNCES COACHING STAFF The Italian Federation disclosed the names of the members of Team Italy’s coaching staff…