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Italian American Managers Continue to Shape MLB’s Modern Leadership Era

Major League Baseball’s evolving leadership landscape is highlighted by the hires of Blake Butera and Tony Vitello. The Italian Americans reached management through different paths—player development and college coaching—signaling MLB’s growing emphasis on leadership, culture, relationships, and innovation beyond professional playing experience.

Celebrate Italian Heritage Night with the Nationals

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Celebrate Washington D.C.’s Italian culture during the Nationals’ inaugural Italian Heritage Night with the Italian American Baseball Foundation. The event invites attendees to show their Italian and Nationals pride by wearing a Nationals-themed Italian Heritage Day promotional tee.

Mike Pagliarulo Named Special Assistant to Nationals GM Mike Rizzo

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IABF Ambassador and MLB veteran Mike Pagliarulo has been hired as a special assistant to Nationals general manager Mike Rizzo. The organization said its heritage and cultural collaboration helped connect Pagliarulo and Rizzo, and wished Pagliarulo success in his new role.

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Italian American Managers Continue to Shape MLB’s Modern Leadership Era

Celebrate Italian Heritage Night with the Nationals

Mike Pagliarulo Named Special Assistant to Nationals GM Mike Rizzo