23/01/2023 2 Minute Read

CON-X 2023 CNA program offers advice for umpires

The PalaCongressi di Rimini stage will welcome an international cast of umpires including Trevor Grieve and Gustavo Rodriguez from North America, Nacho Pardo and Raoul Machalet from Europe and Andrea Caser, Yuri Macchiavelli and Gian Paolo Pelosi from Italy

20/01/2023 1 Minute Read

Softball legend Mike Candrea appears at CON-X in Rimini, Italy

Team Italy softball senior advisor Mike Candrea will make a series of presentations at CON-X in Rimini from January 27-29, 2023

19/01/2023 3 Minute Read

Over 100 presentations and 70 speakers featured at CON-X 2023 in Rimini, Italy

Admission to the Italian Baseball and Softball Convention is 30 euros for only one more day thanks to a generous contribution by the Department of Sport and of Sport and Health. CON-X 2023 presents a great opportunity for all those involved in the sporting industry.

19/01/2023 2 Minute Read

CON-X 2023 welcomes baseball specialists Caitlyn Callahan and Barry Butera to Rimini, Italy

MLB development coach Caitlyn Callahan joins baseball coach/former MLB prospect Barry Butera for workshops at the Italian Baseball and Softball Convention at Palacongressi di Rimini from January 27-29, 2023

18/01/2023 1 Minute Read

Baseball5 makes CON-X debut in Rimini on January 28, 2023

Team Italy Baseball5 manager Maurizio Balla will share the stage with his players to discuss their experiences abroad as well as offer a demonstration on how the game is played with coaching tips. The Team Italy Baseball5 squad will also hold a formal practice in preparation for a tournament in Montebelluna (Veneto) next month.

17/01/2023 3 Minute Read

Texas Rangers sign Team Italy U18 sensation Williams Wong

The young and talented second baseman begins his journey with the Texas Rangers at their Boca Chica training facility in the Dominican Republic

16/01/2023 3 Minute Read

Swimming coach Matteo Giunta and swimming legend Federica Pellegrini to appear at CON-X 2023

Team Italy swimming coach Matteo Giunta and Federica Pellegrini AKA La Divina will make a presentation at Palacongressi di Rimini on the different aspects of working as a swimming coach and competing at the highest level as an Olympian

15/01/2023 2 Minute Read

Team Italy softball manager Federico Pizzolini reflects on Florida training camp experience

The Team Italy women's softball squad held a winter training camp in Tampa, Florida from January 3-8, 2023 to kick off the new year. Azzurre manager Federico Pizzolini said, "I am satisfied with the results and the positive feedback."

12/01/2023 1 Minute Read

Two-time MiLB Manager of the Year Blake Butera to serve as Team Italy bench coach in World Baseball Classic

Having been named Carolina League Manager of the Year for two years in a row, Charleston RiverDogs manager Blake Butera will join Team Italy manager Mike Piazza as the Azzurri bench coach in the 2023 World Baseball Classic

11/01/2023 1 Minute Read

Nancy Evans and Becky Blatnick work with Team Italy softball pitchers before presenting at CON-X 2023

The coaches entrusted with the growth and future development of Team Italy softball pitchers will be at CON-X 2023 for a series of presentations on the various aspects of pitching after four intensive practices with 17 pitchers from U15 and U18 categories at the Collecchio BSC.