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IABF Sponsors Italian Baseball Game for Florida High School Team

IABF board secretary Mark Cardillo organized a Community School of Naples baseball trip featuring games against Italian clubs in Nettuno, Parma and Milan. The IABF sponsored the CSN-Crocetta game in Parma, which Cardillo said exemplified the foundation’s mission.

Mike Piazza, Lou Tallarini Presented with 2023 Joe DiMaggio Award

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The Joe DiMaggio Award Dinner for the Joe DiMaggio Scholarship Fund included the Italian American Baseball Federation as a partner. Honorees Mike Piazza and Lou Tallarini were recognized, while proceeds support scholarships, youth development and baseball’s growth in Italy.

Italian Americans Named to MLB Top 100

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Eight Italian Americans appeared on the MLB Top 100 list to open the 2023 season: Justin Verlander ranked 14th, followed by J.T. Realmuto at 29, Pete Alonso at 31, Gerrit Cole at 37, Brandon Nimmo at 54, Anthony Rizzo at 74, Aaron Nola at 79 and Joe Musgrove at 96.

Washington Nationals Hosting Italian Heritage Night on June 20

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The Nationals will host Italian Heritage Night in Washington on June 20 with the Italian American Baseball Foundation. Ticket buyers receive a commemorative item, while part of sales benefits IABF; group purchasers can contact Logan Davis for assistance.

IABF Honors Tommy Lasorda’s Legacy at Long Island Baseball Facility

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To further its commitment to Tommy Lasorda and what he meant to the game of baseball, the Italian American Baseball Foundation helped facilitate the placement of canvas art featuring Lasorda at the practice facility named in his honor on Long Island.

Thank You to Team Italy for a Memorable World Baseball Classic Performance

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The Italian American Baseball Foundation praised Team Italy’s effort during the 2023 World Baseball Classic, recognizing its growth from the Mission Classic in Italy through Arizona training camp and historic games worldwide. The foundation also thanked Andrea Marcon and Mike Piazza for advancing Italian baseball.

Rockies Hosting Italian Heritage Night on July 29

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Rockies Hosting Italian Heritage Night on July 29. ITALIAN NIGHT: Come out to Coors Field on July 29 and celebrate Italian Heritage Night with IABF. A portion of tickets will benefit the Italian American Baseball Foundation! Get tickets now: Rockies.com/IABF! 🇮🇹 ⚾️ 🇺🇸.

Pride, Passion and Purpose, an Italian Baseball Vision Realized

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The following was written by IABF Trustee Chris R. Vaccaro …. I’ve been caught up all day with how important today’s Team Italy win was for what we’re trying to build in Italy and what we’re fighting for among Italian Americans. We understand baseball in Italy is a niche, and harnessing our interests in Italian Americans in the game is.

Mission Classic Docuseries Part 2 Chronicles Team Italy’s WBC Arizona Training Camp

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“Mission Classic” Part 2 covers Team Italy’s Arizona mini camp and send-off dinner before the 2023 World Baseball Classic. The docuseries installment was produced by the Federation of Italian Baseball and Softball in partnership with the Italian American Baseball Foundation.

IABF Hosts Team Italy WBC Send Off Dinner in Arizona

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The Italian American Baseball Foundation hosted a 2023 World Baseball Classic send-off dinner for Team Italy at Tomaso’s in Phoenix. Manager Mike Piazza, players including Vinnie Pasquantino, David Fletcher, Nicky Lopez and Matt Harvey, and nearly 100 guests attended before the team traveled to Taiwan.

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