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IABF, FIBS Helping Emilia Romagna Flood Effort

The Italian American Baseball Foundation partnered with the Federation of Italian Baseball and Softball to raise funds for flood relief in Emilia Romagna, Italy. Donations will help repair severely damaged baseball facilities and restore places where local residents, especially children, can play.

Survey: Mike Piazza Italian Baseball Fantasy Camp

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The Italian American Baseball Foundation and the Federation of Italian Baseball and Softball are organizing an Italian Baseball Fantasy Camp with Mike Piazza. They are seeking feedback from prospective players through a brief survey to help inform the event.

Francesco Bonvini Earns Scholarship to College of Staten Island

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Francesco Bonvini will continue his baseball career at the College of Staten Island on an athletic scholarship. The Italian native from Parma played at Kingsborough Community College, where he was named CUNYAC Pitcher of the Year in 2022 and helped win a conference title.

IABF Hot Stove Report

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The offseason includes several notable moves involving Italian American players. Trey Mancini signed a two-year deal with the Cubs after helping Houston win the 2022 World Series, while Nathan Eovaldi joined Texas on a two-year, $34 million contract and Brandon Nimmo remained with the Mets on an eight-year, $162 million deal.

Blog: IABF in Italy for 2022 Mission Classic

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The 2022 Mission Classic brought Team Italy players and coaches together in Italy ahead of the 2023 World Baseball Classic. Organized by FIBS with support from IABF, the trip combined baseball activities, cultural experiences and heritage-focused events across Rome, Arezzo, Florence, Parma, Modena and Milan.

Mike Pagliarulo Named 2022 IABF Achievement Award Honoree

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Former big leaguer Mike Pagliarulo was selected as the 2022 IABF Achievement Award honoree. He was recognized for his support of the Italian American Baseball Foundation after an 11-year major league career, a 1991 World Series title with the Twins, coaching with Miami, and work with Washington.

Italian Americans Make 2021 MLB All-Star Roster as Players, Coaches, Officials

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Italian Americans featured prominently in the 2021 MLB All-Star Game in Denver, including players Joey Gallo, Nathan Eovaldi, J.T. Realmuto, Mike Zunino and Gerrit Cole. Terry Francona and other coaches, umpire Chris Guccione, reporter Tom Verducci and Dodgers bullpen catcher Stephen Ciladi also participated.

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.

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