04/12/2023 3 Minute Read

New York Gala hints of promising future for IABF and FIBS

The Italian American Baseball Foundation celebrated a historic year with nearly 500 guests joining the festivities at Marina Del Rey in Bronx, New York on Thursday, November 30, 2023. From the documentary 'Mission: Classic' to the doubling of scholarships, Federazione Italiana Baseball Softball President Andrea Marcon could not be more happy with the progress of the long-term relationship with IABF and the launch of new partnerships.

22/11/2023 1 Minute Read

WBSC awards Brazil hosting rights for one of three U18 Softball World Cup Group Sites

Estadio Municipal de Beisebol Mie Nishi in Sao Paolo, Brazil will serve as one of three U18 Softball World Cup Group Sites from July 23-27, 2024. Team Italy is among the nine squads already qualified for the international competition.

22/11/2023 3 Minute Read

Team Italy Baseball Elite, LA28 Olympic Prospect and U18 squads undergo physical tests in Rome on December 10, 2023

Physical tests for the Senior Elite, Olympic Prospect and U18 national baseball teams will be held on Sunday, December 10, 2023 from 10 am to 6 pm at the Giulio Onesti Olympic Training Center in Rome

17/11/2023 2 Minute Read

Team Italy U15 baseball tryouts in Casteldebole and Collecchio

22 prospects in Casteldebole and 24 prospects in Collecchio will participate in Team Italy U15 baseball tryouts on Sunday, November 26th in Casteldebole and on Sunday, December 3rd in Collecchio

17/11/2023 3 Minute Read

Team Italy U12 baseball tryouts in Macerata and Collecchio

Two tryouts at different locations will attract 85 prospective Azzurrini players

26/10/2023 1 Minute Read

Czechs edge Team Italy 10-9 in U15 Softball World Cup Placement Round

Team Italy could not hold on to a 9-4 lead after Czech Republic rallied for five runs in the sixth inning and a decisive run in the seventh to prevail in the 10-9 victory at the U15 Softball World Cup at the Komazawa Olympic Park Sports Complex on October 26, 2023. The Italians return on Saturday, October 28, 2023 at 2 pm (local time) for their final game against Brazil.

24/10/2023 2 Minute Read

Team Italy beats Peru then loses to Chinese Taipei at U15 Softball World Cup

After falling victim to a no-hitter to Japan the day prior, Team Italy rebounded with a 7-4 win over Peru before losing 4-2 to Chinese Taipei in the U15 Softball Cup at the Setagaya City Okura Sports Center on Tuesday, October 24, 2023. The Italians are now relegated to the 7-12 placement round and travel to nearby Komazawa Olympic Park Sports Complex for a game against Czech Republic on Thursday, October 26, 2023 at 2 pm (local time).

23/10/2023 1 Minute Read

Team Italy falls victim to Japan no-hitter at U15 Softball World Cup

A trio of Japan pitchers threw a combined no-hitter against Team Italy in a six-inning mercy-rule 12-0 shutout on day three of the U15 Softball World Cup at the Setagaya City Okura Sports Center on Monday, October 23, 2023. The Italians return for two games tomorrow beginning at 10 am (local time) with a clash against Peru followed by a battle against Chinese Taipei at 12:30 pm (local time).

22/10/2023 2 Minute Read

Team Italy suffers first defeat at U15 Softball World Cup to Mexico

Despite having several opportunities to score, Team Italy suffered a 4-0 shutout to Mexico under the lights on the Komazawa diamond in Tokyo at the U15 Softball World Cup on Sunday, October 22, 2023

21/10/2023 1 Minute Read

Team Italy wins U15 Softball World Cup debut with 7-0 mercy-rule shutout over New Zealand

Team Italy pitcher Giulia Squalizza threw a three-hitter with four strikeouts and one walk in the five-inning 7-0 mercy-rule shutout over New Zealand at Komazawa Olympic Park in Tokyo on Saturday, October 21, 2023. The Italians return tomorrow for a U15 Softball World Cup clash against Mexico at 6 pm (local time).