27/02/2020 1 Minute Read

Drew Butera provides leadership for Colorado Rockies

Currently at Colorado Rockies spring training camp in Scottsdale, Arizona as a non-roster invitee after re-signing a minor league contract in December, Team Italy catcher and designated hitter Drew Butera is competing against 24-year-old Dom Nuñez for an opening day roster spot to serve as the backup to catcher Tony Wolters

27/02/2020 1 Minute Read

Versatile John Andreoli plays all outfield positions for Boston Red Sox

With Mookie Betts traded to the Los Angeles Dodgers, Team Italy’s John Andreoli is competing for an opening day roster spot on the Boston Red Sox as the backup for outfielders Andrew Benintendi, J

25/02/2020 1 Minute Read

2021 World Baseball Classic dates and locations announced

The fifth edition of the World Baseball Classic will be held in five different venues over two continents from March 9-23, 2021

23/02/2020 1 Minute Read

Andrea Howard homers against Team USA in Mary Nutter Collegiate Classic

In her first at-bat for the University of New Mexico (UNM) Lobos against the USA Olympic Team in the Mary Nutter Collegiate Classic in Cathedral City, California on Thursday, February 20, 2020, Team Italy slugger Andrea Howard hit a home run over the center field fence to score the Lobos only run in the 10-1 loss to Team USA

20/02/2020 1 Minute Read

Team Italy roster revealed for Baseball5 European Championship

Maurizio Balla, manager of the Italian Baseball5 national team, has announced the names of the eight athletes who will participate in the first-ever Baseball5 European Championship in Vilnius, Lithuania from February 28-March 1, 2020

20/02/2020 1 Minute Read

Maurizio Balla leads Italy in Baseball5 European Championship

Taking on the challenge of assembling an Italian squad for the first-ever Baseball5 European Championship in Vilnius, Lithuania from February 28-March 1, 2020, manager Maurizio Balla is confident he can recruit four male baseball players and four female softball players who can properly represent Team Italy in the 16-country competition

18/02/2020 1 Minute Read

Alberto Mineo reunites with Chicago Cubs organization

Team Italy catcher Alberto Mineo returns to the franchise that first signed him nearly ten years ago as a sixteen-year-old prospect

18/02/2020 4 Minute Read

After impressive AP Cup showing, Team Italy softball players are making an impact at U.S. colleges

In the 2020 Australia Pacific Cup (AP Cup), Team Italy placed fourth behind winner Japan, host Travelodge Aussie Spirit, and Mexico

16/02/2020 2 Minute Read

Amanda Fama, Erika Piancastelli, Marta Gasparotto, and Ilaria Cacciamani capture Italy Experience in Irvine

Olympic-bound Team Italy all-stars Amanda Fama, Erika Piancastelli, Marta Gasparotto, and Ilaria Cacciamani gave Southern California athletes the opportunity to learn softball Italian style in addition to essential communication words commonly used by Italian players during the inaugural Italy Experience Camp at Concordia University in Irvine, California on Sunday, February 16, 2020

13/02/2020 1 Minute Read

Team Italy U18 manager John Cortese selects players for baseball training camp in Rome

In preparation for the European Championship in Macerata from July 13-19, 2020, Team Italy U18 manager John Cortese is conducting a two-day baseball training camp from February 29-March 1, 2020 at the Giulio Onesti Olympic Training Center in Acquacetosa (Rome)