04/10/2021 1 Minute Read

Team Italy pitcher Claudio Scotti signs minor league contract with New York Mets

Former Pittsburgh Pirates pitching prospect and current Team Italy ace Claudio Scotti gets a second chance at a professional baseball career after signing a five-year minor league contract with the New York Mets on October 2, 2021

02/10/2021 2 Minute Read

Poderi Dal Nespoli Forlì takes 2-0 lead in Italian Softball Series

The return of team captain Erika Piancastelli combined with outstanding Poderi Dal Nespoli Forlì starting pitching performances by Ilaria Cacciamani and Samantha Sheeley was enough to win the first two games of the Italian Softball Series over MKF Bollate by scores of 2-0 and 4-1.

19/09/2021 1 Minute Read

Team Italy places third in Euro Baseball Championship with 2-0 win over Spain

With bases loaded in the bottom of seventh inning in the battle for the bronze medal against Spain in the European Baseball Championship in Torino on September 19, 2021, Team Italy slugger Vito Friscia scored with bases loads on a walk to Alessandro Deotto by Spanish reliever Fernando Baez. An ensuing passed ball allowed Azzurri captain Alberto Mineo to cross the plate and give Team Italy the 2-0 lead going into the top of the eighth inning. Winning pitcher Matteo Bocchi threw two scoreless innings before handing the ball to closer Alex Bassani, who picked up the save with a 1-2-3 out ninth inning with two strikeouts.

18/09/2021 2 Minute Read

FIBS mourns with Team Italy manager Mike Piazza after the passing of his father, Vince

The Federazione Italiana Baseball Softball (FIBS) Federal Council met in Piemonte, site of the European Baseball Championship. FIBS President Andrea Marcon opened with his deepest condolences for Team Italy manager Mike Piazza and his family after the passing of his father, Vince. The Federal Council also recognized Baseball5 as an official discipline and also announced the locations of the 2021 Youth Finals.

17/09/2021 1 Minute Read

Team Italy battles for the bronze in Euro Baseball Championship September 19 at 9 am (ET) on www.BaseballSoftball.tv

Despite a two-run home run by Dario Pizzano followed by a solo homer from Vito Frescia in the top of the first inning to give Team Italy an early 3-0 lead over Israel in the European Baseball Championship semifinals in Avigliana on Friday, September 17, 2021, the Italians were defeated 11-5 in the end. Team Italy will battle for the bronze medal against Spain in Torino on Sunday, September 19, 2021 at 3 pm (local time), while Israel and Kingdom of the Netherlands clash in the Euro Baseball Championship final later at 8:30 pm. All games are streaming live at www.BaseballSoftball.tv

16/09/2021 2 Minute Read

Team Italy advances to Euro Baseball semifinals after 8-5 win over Croatia

With a slim 4-2 advantage over Croatia in the bottom of the eighth inning, Team Italy three-hole hitter Dario Pizzano slugged a three-run homer and Vito Friscia followed with a solo shot to put the game out of reach and advance the Azzurri squad to the European Baseball Championship semifinals

15/09/2021 1 Minute Read

Team Italy and Croatia Euro Baseball quarterfinal game livestreams September 16 at 9 am (ET) on www.BaseballSoftball.tv

Undefeated Team Italy (3-0) plays Croatia (2-1) in the European Baseball Championship quarterfinals at Valter Aluffi Stadium in Settimo Torinese on Thursday, September 16, 2021 at 3 pm (local Italian time)

14/09/2021 1 Minute Read

Team Italy advances to Euro Baseball Championship quarterfinals after 14-1 win over Austria

Azzurri slugger Vito Friscia hit a grand slam in the bottom of the seventh inning to enforce the mercy rule in the 14-1 Team Italy victory over Austria in the European Baseball Championship in Avigliana on Tuesday, September 14, 2021. Undefeated Team Italy (3-0) now advances to the Euro quarterfinals against Croatia on Thursday, September 16, 2021 at 3 pm (local time) in Settimo Torinese.

13/09/2021 1 Minute Read

Team Italy beats Belgium 14-3 in European Baseball Championship

On day two of the European Baseball Championship in Torino, Team Italy defeated Belgium 14-3 via mercy rule in seven innings. Azzurri captain Alberto Mineo hit a three-run home run in the top of the seventh inning to nail the coffin shut on Belgium when closer Matteo Bocchi got the third out in the bottom of the seventh inning.

12/09/2021 1 Minute Read

Team Italy defeats Greece 13-3 in European Baseball Championship opener

Team Italy starting pitcher Claudio Scotti threw five hitless innings with nine strikeouts and one walk to shut down Greece in the European Baseball Championship in Settimo Torinese on Sunday afternoon, September 12, 2021. The Azzurri offense combined for 10 hits to win 13-3 via mercy rule in seven innings.