Professional Baseball

Tony LaRussa Passes John McGraw for Second on All-Time Manager Wins List

Tony La Russa became baseball’s second-winningest manager when the Chicago White Sox defeated their opponent on June 6, giving him 2,764 victories and surpassing John McGraw. After returning from retirement, the Hall of Fame manager was leading the White Sox in the AL Central.

Nationals President/GM Mike Rizzo Named IABF Executive of the Year

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Mike Rizzo, president and general manager of the Washington Nationals, was named the Italian American Baseball Foundation Executive of the Year. He will be honored at the organization’s annual awards gala in Brooklyn, New York, in December, following Washington’s World Series title.

Italian American Mike Scioscia Named Team USA Manager

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USA Baseball named Italian American Mike Scioscia manager of the 2021 Professional National Team. The three-time World Series champion as a player and manager aimed to lead Team USA to the Tokyo Olympic Games, where he hoped the team would win a gold medal.

Vinny Rottino Named to Brewers’ Broadcast Crew

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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.

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.