Jesus MATOS, one of the best pitchers in the Italian Baseball League, leaves Fortitudo Bologna to join a Mexican League team (Triple A). The 33-year-old had a 10-3 record with an ERA…
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Camilo Rumenos leaves Godo for third division team in Italy
Shortstop Cameli RUMENOS leaves De Angelis Godo to sign with Athletics Bologna, a Serie B team. The 33-year old Venezuelan with Italian passport hit .096 in just 73 at-bats in 2007. It…
Italian Winter League switches into full throttle
After two game days in December and one last week, the Italian Winter League shifts into another gear this Sunday. Three tournaments will be held on different sites. The Emilia Romagna and…
Updated Transactions in Italian Baseball League
Since our last look at all transactions in the Italian Baseball League, there were several signings. However there are many holes left at the rosters. Fortitudo Bologna: New: Cody CILLO (Godo), Joseph…
Italian Winterleague: Results for Veneto Tournament
The Italian Winterleague continued its schedule last Sunday with the Veneto Tournament in Verona. San Martino Junior A dominated with four lopsided victories. The next round will be held next weekend again…
Italian Winter league continues schedule on Sunday
After two game days in Bologna in early December, the Italian Winter league moves to Verona this weekend. On Sunday the Veneto tournament kicks off their season with five teams at the…
Fortitudo Bologna adds promising infielder for 2008
Baseball.it reports that the Italian Baseball League team Fortitudo Bologna, which introduced four new faces recently, signed a promising infielder this week. Francesco ALAIMO joins them for the 2008 season. He was…
Fortitudo Bologna introduced four new players
A few days ago Fortitudo Bologna introduced four new faces for the 2008 season. The arrival of pitcher Cody CILLO and infielder Joseph MAZZUCA was already known for weeks. They also announced…
Paul Macaluso leaves Cariparma to join Serie A2 team
Paul MACALUSO is leaving Cariparma to join the Serie A2 team Reggio Baseball (second division in Italian baseball). He hit .287 with two homeruns, 20 runs scored and 20 RBI. The right…
Analysing Numbers: Italian Baseball
After looking at the numbers in the Dutch Major League, we are going to Italy in today’s edition. The Italian Baseball League is one of the more balanced leagues in Europe. The…
Montepaschi Grosseto confirms players for 2008
The reigning Italian champion Montepaschi Grosseto confirmed on a press conference on Thursday several players on the roster. After weeks of speculation, they announced the signing of utility man Anthony CARACCIOLO. He…
Italian Winter League Results Emilia Romagna
After an opening round at the first weekend in December, the first round of the Italian Winter League took place last Sunday in Bologna. Here are the results: Group A: Athletics Bologna…
Awards Ceremony in Italy – Baseball
The annual Awards Ceremony in Italian Baseball and Softball took place at the Auditorium Paganini in Parma. The champions got their trophies and individual performances were rewarded. Baseball: 2007 Champion: Montepaschi Grosseto…
Italian Winter League: Results of last week
Today is the second stop of the Italian Winter league with a tournament Bologna. It is the also the second event in this city. Last week the opening games were dominated by…
Next Stop Italian Winter League: Emilia Romagna
The next stop of the Italian Winter League takes place this Sunday at the University facilities in Bologna. It is the first of six dates of the regional “Emilia Romagna” tournament. The…
Italian Winter League starts this Sunday
The Italian Winter League starts this Sunday with a tournament in Bologna. It is the eleventh edition. Since 2001 it is a national event. There are several tourneys planned over the next…
Transactions in Italian Baseball League
Several Italian teams were active since the end of the season. Not all transactions are confirmed and official. But this should change in the upcoming weeks. Italeri Fortitudo Bologna: New: Cody CILLO…
BBC Montepaschi Grosseto presented new team structure
BBC Grosseto announced a new team structure last Tuesday. They are creating a system with the BBC as the main team, Rosemar is going to be the under 21 squad and Junior…
Stefano Bazzarini could replace Chris Di Roma in Parma
The Italian Serie A1 team Cariparma is interested in pitcher Stefano BAZZARINI according to the Gazzetta di Parma and baseball.it. He should replace Chris DI ROMA on the pitching staff. DI ROMA…
Jimmy Strong passed away
Jimmy STRONG a former baseball player and coach in Italy and the Netherlands passed away last Wednesday at the age of 88. He was born in 1918 in Atlanta, Georgia. He studied…
Matthew Marrone lend by T&A San Marino
Pitcher Matthew MARRONE is going to play for T&A San Marino in the 2008 season. He was a starter for Avigliana in 2007. Both clubs reached an agreement over the loan for…
Italian champion Montepaschi Grosseto shows interest in two new players
The 2007 Italian champion Montepaschi Grosseto is looking to add some depth to their roster, according to baseball.it. They want to sign infielder Anthony CARACCIOLO and pitcher Buddy BENGEL. They also announced…
Italy at the Baseball World Cup
After taking a look at Germany and Spain, we will continue today with Italy’s performance at the Baseball World Cup in Taipei. What did they right? After a disappointing European championship (EC),…
Montepaschi Grosseto interested in two more players
After the signings of reliever Anthony FERRARI and outfielder Lorenzo AVIGNINA for 2008, Montepaschi is interested in two more players. They are talking with David ROLLANDINI and Luca PANERATI about contracts for…
Montepaschi Grosseto signed pitcher Anthony Ferrari
The 2007 champion Montepaschi Grosseto signed relief pitcher Anthony FERRARI this week. He gets a two-year-contract. FERRARI is 29 years old and was born in San Francisco. The Montreal Expos drafted him…