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Vinny Rottino Named to Brewers’ Broadcast Crew

Former Team Italy catcher Vinny Rottino is joining the Brewers’ broadcast team for pregame and postgame analysis. The Racine native played for Milwaukee and several other clubs, competed in Japan and South Korea, and worked as a Brewers scout after ending his playing career in 2014.

Hofstra’s Russo Reaches All-Time School Wins Record

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After Hofstra’s victory over Sacred Heart, coach John Russo earned his 180th career win as the Pride’s head coach, becoming the winningest coach in program history. The Italian American Baseball Foundation congratulated Russo and praised players and coaches advancing the game.

IABF Appoints Chris R. Vaccaro to Advisory Board

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The Italian American Baseball Foundation appointed journalist, author and professor Chris R. Vaccaro to its advisory board. An Emmy and Murrow Award winner with extensive media and nonprofit experience, Vaccaro will support the foundation’s communications, growth and fundraising efforts while promoting Italian American baseball and heritage.

Flashback Friday: 15 Years Since Inaugural WBC

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Team Italia competed in the inaugural 2006 World Baseball Classic at Disney’s Wide World of Sports in Lake Buena Vista, Florida. Italy opened with a 10-0 victory over Australia, then lost to Venezuela and the Dominican Republic and failed to reach the second round.

All-Star Jake Odorizzi Signs Two Year Deal with Astros

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All-Star Jake Odorizzi Signs Two Year Deal with Astros. All-star pitcher and Italian American Jake Odorizzi signs a two-year deal with the Houston Astros. He played three seasons for the Twins, and was 22-18 with a 4.11 ERA. The article centers on All-Star Jake Odorizzi Signs Two Year Deal with Astros and presents the available facts.

Chris Denorfia Named Manager of Hartford Yard Goats

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Italian American Chris Denorfia was named manager of the Hartford Yard Goats, the Colorado Rockies’ Double-A affiliate. Hired in 2020, he was set to make his managerial debut after pandemic-related delays; he previously played 11 MLB seasons and represented Team Italy in two World Baseball Classics.