01/04/2017 1 Minute Read

FIBS Academy’s Leo Seminati blasts homer to help Italy beat Holland 3-2 in MLB Spring Euro Academies Tournament

Having traveled with Team Italy to 2017 Spring Training in Mesa, Arizona, FIBS Academy first baseman Leo Seminati (Collecchio) learned some valuable lessons from former MLB veteran and current Azzurri coach Sal Fasano

28/03/2017 7 Minute Read

Outgoing Team Italy manager, players and supporters reflect on unparalleled 2017 WBC experience

Team Italy manager Marco Mazzieri held his head high with pride following the conclusion of the incredible Azzurri performance against Mexico, Puerto Rico and Venezuela in the 2017 World Baseball Classic Pool D action at Estadio de Beisbol Charros de Jalisco

14/03/2017 2 Minute Read

Team Italy just shy of advancing to second round of 2017 WBC play after 4-3 tiebreaker loss to Venezuela

Just 48 hours after losing 11-10 to Venezuela in a WBC Pool D extra-innings extravaganza, Team Italy gave an MLB All-Star Venezuela lineup the scare of their lives at Estadio de Beisbol Charros de Jalisco in Guadalajara, Mexico on March 13, 2017

13/03/2017 2 Minute Read

Team Italy falls victim to undefeated Puerto Rico 9-3 in WBC Pool D action

After nearly posting an upset over a heavily-favored Venezuela in extra-innings the day prior taking the field to face 2017 WBC Pool D favorite Puerto Rico, Italy manager Marco Mazzieri and his seasoned coaching staff of MLB veterans (Sal Butera, Frank Catalanotto, Sal Fasano, Nick Punto and Brian Sweeney) were as confident as ever about their team’s chances of advancing to the second round of WBC play at Petco Park in San Diego

12/03/2017 3 Minute Read

Team Italy loses extra-inning heartbreaker 11-10 to Venezuela in second 2017 WBC game in Jalisco, Mexico

A truly talented roster of under the radar players on Team Italy nearly beat an MLB All-Star infused Venezuela lineup that featured Jose Altuve, Martin Prado, Miguel Cabrera, Carlos Gonzalez, Victor Martinez and Salvador Perez at Estadio de Beisbol Charros de Jalisco in Guadalajara

10/03/2017 4 Minute Read

Team Italy loses sleep but not the WBC opener by beating Mexico 10-9

Host Mexico had the benefit of 16,000 screaming supporters fill a sold-out Estadio Charros de Jalisco in the 2017 World Baseball Classic Pool D opener with their ace starter Yovani Gallardo on the mound

09/03/2017 2 Minute Read

Team Italy pitchers gain valuable experience in WBC warmup against Oakland A’s

Prior to boarding their charter flight from Phoenix to Guadalajara, Team Italy played the Oakland A’s at Hohokam Stadium as part of their World Baseball Classic Exhibition Series in Mesa, Arizona

08/03/2017 2 Minute Read

Team Italy shows poise in stunning 8-7 upset over Chicago Cubs in WBC Exhibition Game

With underdog Team Italy leading the 2016 World Champion Cubs 6-1 in the middle of the sixth inning, the loyal Cubbie fans at Mesa, Arizona’s Sloan Park were in a state of shock

07/03/2017 3 Minute Read

Mazzieri: “We can get on that mountain in LA…”

Prior to the first official Team Italy workout in Mesa, Arizona, manager Marco Mazzieri delivered a heartfelt, emotional and uplifting speech to his players, coaches and staff:"This is great guys

05/03/2017 4 Minute Read