01/10/2019 1 Minute Read

Nick Belmonte hosts base-running clinic at FIBS Academy in Rome

At the invitation of FIBS Academy head coach and residence coordinator John Cortese, Chicago Cubs scout Nick Belmonte worked with FIBS Academists on the Acquacetosa campus located at the CONI “Giulio Onesti” Olympic Training Center in Rome on September 30, 2019

30/09/2019 2 Minute Read

Joe Girardi and Natalie Spedaliere honored at IABF Gala Dinner on December 4, 2019

The fourth annual Italian American Baseball Foundation Gala Dinner and Fundraiser for Federazione Italiana Baseball Softball (FIBS) promises to be the best event ever in the 501(c)(3) charity foundation’s history at Giando on the Water in Brooklyn on December 4, 2019

26/09/2019 1 Minute Read

Specchiasol Bussolengo sweeps MKF Bollate to win 2019 Italian Softball Series

After defeating MKF Bollate 7-3 in front of a capacity Bussolengo hometown crowd on September 21, 2019, Specchiasol Bussolengo completed a three-game sweep over Bollate to win its fourth Italian Softball Series in the last five years

25/09/2019 1 Minute Read

Team Italy tops 2019 European Softball Federation Rankings

The ESF (European Softball Federation) recently announced the rankings of the European national teams based on the results of all competitions at the conclusion the 2019 season

22/09/2019 3 Minute Read

Road To Tokyo ends in Bologna for Team Italy after 8-3 loss to Kingdom of the Netherlands in Europe-Africa Olympic Baseball Qualifier

After losing a 4-3 battle to Spain the day prior in Parma, Team Italy traveled to nearby Stadio Gianni Falchi in Bologna and suffered a 8-3 loss to Kingdom of the Netherlands in the Europe-Africa Olympic Baseball Qualifier on September 22, 2019

21/09/2019 3 Minute Read

Team Italy suffers 4-3 loss to Spain in Europe-Africa Olympic Baseball Qualifier

After beating South Africa and losing to Israel the day prior, Team Italy was defeated by Spain 4-3 in the Europe-Africa Olympic Baseball Qualifier at Stadio Nino Cavalli in Parma on September 21, 2019

20/09/2019 3 Minute Read

Team Italy falls victim to undefeated Israel in Europe-Africa Olympic Baseball Qualifier

After beating South Africa 10-4 earlier in the day, Team Italy lost 8-2 to Israel in the Europe-Africa Olympic Baseball Qualifier nightcap at Stadio Nino Cavalli in Parma on September 20, 2019

20/09/2019 3 Minute Read

Team Italy beats South Africa 10-4 in Europe-Africa Olympic Baseball Qualifier extra-inning thriller

On the heels of a 5-1 victory over Czech Republic in Bologna, Team Italy defeated South Africa 10-4 on September 20, 2019 in an extra-inning game that was previously suspended due to inclement weather two nights prior in the Europe-Africa Olympic Baseball Qualifier opener in Parma

19/09/2019 2 Minute Read

Team Italy gets first win in Europe-Africa Olympic Baseball Qualifier with 5-1 victory over Czech Republic

After the Europe-Africa Olympic Baseball Qualifier opener against South Africa was suspended due to inclement weather without a winner declared, Team Italy defeated Czech Republic 5-1 for its first victory of the five-day international tournament at Stadio Gianni Falchi in Bologna on September 19, 2019

18/09/2019 2 Minute Read

Team Italy and South Africa tied 4-4 in weather-related suspended Europe-Africa Olympic Baseball Qualifier opener

In the opening game for Team Italy against South Africa in the Europe-Africa Olympic Baseball Qualifier at Stadio Nino Cavalli in Parma on September 18, 2019, the Italians were unable to complete the contest due to an onslaught of rain, thunder and lightening