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Volpe, Cavalli, O’Hoppe Make MLB All-Star Futures Game

Congratulations to Anthony Volpe (Yankees), Cade Cavalli (Nationals) and Logan O’Hoppe (Phillies) (Italian on his mother’s side!) for earning a spot in this year’s #MLB All-Star Futures Game. The future is bright for Italian American players. UPDATE: Check out some pics from Volpe and O’Hoppe in LA.

Joe Quagliano Talks IABF on Out In The Field Podcast

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Joe Quagliano Talks IABF on Out In The Field Podcast. IABF President and Founder Joe Quagliano was on the “Out in the Field” Podcast to talk all things IABF, Anthony Volpe and Team Italia. Watch and listen …. The article centers on Joe Quagliano Talks IABF on Out In The Field Podcast and presents the available facts and context.

Rizzo, Gallo Honor Italian Heritage with Handshake

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The perfect social media post. The Yankees shared a post featuring Anthony Rizzo and Joey Gallo with a commonly used Italian hand gesture and text that read, “Buona Notte.” We love it. Buona Notte. pic.twitter.com/MbfOO4lM2K — New York Yankees (@Yankees) June 18, 2022.

MLB Pipeline Italian American Rankings

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There are six Italian Americans among MLB’s top 100 prospects, including Anthony Volpe, Nick Lodolo, Mike Liberatore, Cade Cavalli, Brayan Rocchio and Drew Romo. The IABF is encouraging support for these players and the next generation of professionals with Italian heritage.

New Yogi Berra Doc Debuts at Tribeca Film Festival

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It Ain’t Over presents the life and legacy of Lawrence Peter “Yogi” Berra, a ten-time World Series champion, three-time MVP and 18-time All-Star. The film also portrays Berra as a D-Day veteran, devoted family man and source of enduring baseball wisdom.

RIP Joe Pignatano 1929-2022

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The IABF announced the death of Italian American baseball player and coach Joe Pignatano at age 92. A Brooklyn native, he played for several Major League teams, won World Series titles with the Dodgers and Mets, and coached the Mets bullpen from 1968 to 1981.

Torey Luvollo Becomes Winningest Manager in Diamondbacks History

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Torey Luvollo Becomes Winningest Manager in Diamondbacks History. Congratulations to Diamondbacks manager and Italian American Torey Lovullo on reaching the most wins by any manager in franchise history. He has been the manager in Arizona since 2017. He played in the big leagues fro 1988 through 1999.

IABF Scholarship Winner Shannon Russo Shining at Raritan Valley Community College

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Shannon Russo was one of IABF’s inaugural scholarship winners in 2021. Playing softball at Raritan Valley Community College, she has six hits in eight games and is hitting .273. She also has 3 RBI and has scored 2 runs in the early part of the season. Good luck to Shannon the rest of the year!

IABF Scholarship Winner Named CUNYAC Pitcher of the Week

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Francesco Bonvini, a 2021 IABF Scholarship winner and pitcher/infielder at Kingsborough Community College, was named CUNYAC Pitcher of the Week. From Parma, Italy, he pitched three innings against Division II Morris, striking out six and allowing one run.

Anthony Iapoce Named Senior Hitting Coordinator of Boston Red Sox

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Anthony Iapoce has joined the Boston Red Sox as senior hitting coordinator in player development. The New York native previously coached the Rangers and Cubs, served as a special assistant to Chicago’s general manager, and worked in the Brewers’ and Marlins’ organizations after being drafted in 1994.

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