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Samuel Aldegheri made history this season becoming the first Italian bord, raised and developed pitcher to play in the big leagues. For that, he will be recognized as a 2024 Italian American Baseball Foundation Future Star Award honoree.Aldegheri, who hails from Verona, Italy, debuted with the Los Angeles Angels in September and is a model for Ital...

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It was announced on September 13, 2024 by the Vice-Premier and Minister for Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation Antonio Tajani and the Minister for Sports and Youth Andrea Abodi at the official launch of Italian Sports Day in the World in Rome. Sport is an extraordinary vehicle for Italy on the international level, not only for the value...

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In a transformational moment for the Italian American Baseball Foundation and the Francisco Cervelli Baseball Academy, the two organizations have combined efforts to enhance the baseball facility and focus on youth baseball development in Italy. Simone Piani Stadium in Castiglione della Pescaia (Tuscany) will now be the home of the Francisco Cervel...

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There are about 6,100 miles between Verona, Italy, and Los Angeles. In mileage, that’s the length of the journey Samuel Aldegheri took to become the first Major League Baseball pitcher to be born, raised, and developed in Italy. In years, work, and dreams, the trip was insurmountable. We caught up with Aldegheri this week about his journey to the b...

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It’s with great pride that the Italian American Baseball Foundation names Marco Mazzieri as an IABF Ambassador Award honoree. He will be recognized at the 2024 IABF Gala at Marina Del Rey in the Bronx. Mazzieri, who is running in an election to be President of the Federation of Italian Baseball and Softball, managed Team Italy at the World Baseball...

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We are excited to announce Italian Heritage Night with the Arizona Diamondbacks, taking place on Friday September 27th at Chase Field in Phoenix! Celebrate our rich Italian heritage while enjoying an exciting baseball game alongside fellow members of the community. Special Offer: If you purchase your tickets here, participants will receive a limite...

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Joe Castiglione, the radio voice of the Red Sox for 42 years, announced his retirement Sunday. Castiglione, who has called more than 6,500 games – including four World Series titles – has the longest play-by-play career of any announcer in franchise history, according to a statement from the Red Sox. He received the Ford C. Frick Award from the Hal...

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In the shadow of the MLB debut for Samuel Aldegheri and recent win for the Los Angeles Angels as well as the success of Pittsburgh Pirates pitching prospect Alessandro Ercolani at High-A ball (6-2, 3.29 ERA with 93 K in 76.2 IP),  Italian baseball celebrates and welcomes the initiation of two promising prospects into the world of professional baseb...

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Tony Attanasio, a baseball agent since before the start of free agency whose clients ranged from Bobby Valentine to Ichiro Suzuki, has died. He was 84. Attanasio died Aug. 30 at his home in San Diego following a long illness, according to his son Michael. Attanasio’s first client was Valentine in 1972 and his last was Suzuki in 2014. Attanasio was...

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Football is no stranger to collaborations when it comes to shirts, kits and fashion. Now one of Italy's biggest soccer clubs, AC Milan, have launched their own fashion range in collaboration with Major League Baseball giants the New York Yankees. The collection is said to be "inspired by the cultural impact of Milan and New York and combines the el...

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