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base.https://mlbforlife.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/04/royals20diamondbacks202015032820slk200454f.jpgROYALS%20DIAMONDBACKS%2020150328%20SLK%200454FIn his three 2015 Royals Spring Training game appearances, Alex Liddi hit .500 with a double, two RBI and a stolen base.2015-04-14T02:10:07+00:00monthlyhttps://mlbforlife.com/2015/03/19/roberto-angotti-interviews-kansas-city-royals-italian-ambassador-and-mlb-prospect-marten-gasparini/https://mlbforlife.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/03/kansas-city-royals-logo-11-wall-poster-rp1377.jpgkansas-city-royals-logo-11-wall-poster-rp1377https://mlbforlife.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/03/photo-show1.jpgphoto-show1Italian MLB Academy director Bill Holmberg (far right) smiles as Marten Gasaparini inks his $1.3 million dollar signing bonus contract with the Kansas City Royalshttps://mlbforlife.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/03/italy-colors.jpegitaly-colorshttps://mlbforlife.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/03/291603__bob-marley_t.jpeg291603__bob-marley_thttps://mlbforlife.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/03/alex-liddi.jpegAlex LiddiAlex Liddi, the first Italian-born-and-developed player to make it to MLB, is currently a member of the Kansas City Royals organization.https://mlbforlife.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/03/sep5chukarsraptorspixc.jpegSep5ChukarsRaptorspixCMarten Gasparini went 3-for-3 with a three-run homer in the Rookie League Idaho Falls Chukars' 2014 finale.https://mlbforlife.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/03/nose-injury1.jpgnose-injury2014 Burlington Royals shortstop Marten Gasparini, center, is tended to by trainer Saburo Hagihara and manager Tommy Shields after he was struck in the face by a thrown ball which nearly broke his nose.https://mlbforlife.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/03/nose-injury.jpgnose-injuryhttps://mlbforlife.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/08/gasparini.jpgMARTEN GASPARINIMarten Gasparini in 2012 at the 18 and Under Baseball World Championship in Seoul2015-03-20T04:20:26+00:00monthlyhttps://mlbforlife.com/2015/02/22/rangers-anthony-ranaudo-tweets-interest-in-pitching-for-team-italy-in-response-to-prayer-to-saint-anthony/https://mlbforlife.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/02/baseball-italia.jpgbaseball-Italiahttps://mlbforlife.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/02/ph_519168.jpgph_519168Anthony Ranaudohttps://mlbforlife.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/02/preview_black_texas_italy1.jpgpreview_black_texas_italyhttps://mlbforlife.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/02/preview_black_texas_italy.jpgpreview_black_texas_italyhttps://mlbforlife.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/02/ranaudo_pitcher_ofthe_year_640x360_l51h6tgo_78y4cu7p1.jpgRanaudo_Pitcher_ofthe_Year_640x360_l51h6tgo_78y4cu7phttps://mlbforlife.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/02/ranaudo_pitcher_ofthe_year_640x360_l51h6tgo_78y4cu7p.jpgRanaudo_Pitcher_ofthe_Year_640x360_l51h6tgo_78y4cu7phttps://mlbforlife.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/02/premier-12-ranking1.jpgPremier-12-Rankinghttps://mlbforlife.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/02/premier-12-ranking.jpgPremier-12-Rankinghttps://mlbforlife.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/02/st-anthony.jpgSt Anthony Cover2015-02-21T17:20:15+00:00monthlyhttps://mlbforlife.com/2015/01/05/tis-the-season-for-hofs-mike-piazza-and-la-befana/https://mlbforlife.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/01/1114-seinfeld-ball-sub-twitter-31.jpg1114-seinfeld-ball-sub-twitter-3https://mlbforlife.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/01/1114-seinfeld-ball-sub-twitter-3.jpg1114-seinfeld-ball-sub-twitter-3https://mlbforlife.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/01/befana.jpgBefanaLa Befana is one of Italy's oldest and most celebrated legends.https://mlbforlife.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/12/400x224_italitan_heritage.jpg400x224_italitan_heritageSome believe the Mike Piazza soccer jersey handed out at Italian Heritage Night at Citi Field may have been the best Mets giveaway of all-time. https://mlbforlife.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/12/afp_getty-italy-venice-sant.jpgVenice's gondolier Paolo Agostino dresseMike Piazza's popularity in Italy is second only Venezia's Santa Clause.https://mlbforlife.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/12/piazzanorelco.jpgPiazzaNorelcoMike Piazza appears in a Norelco commercial.https://mlbforlife.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/12/niashf.pngNIASHF2015-01-05T15:09:47+00:00monthlyhttps://mlbforlife.com/2014/11/24/dimaggios-legacy-alive-and-well-in-italy-and-america-100-years-after-the-birth-of-yankee-clipper-joltin-joe/https://mlbforlife.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/11/joe-dimaggioniashf-copylayout.jpgjoe-dimaggioniashf-copylayoutNIASHF Cover Art by Christopher Palusohttps://mlbforlife.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/11/niaf_logo.jpgNiaf_logohttps://mlbforlife.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/11/una-storia-segreta.jpguna-storia-segretaJoe DiMaggio's parents were considered enemy aliens during World War II and their fishing boats were seized by the U.S. Government. Ironically, Joe DiMaggio would serve in the U.S. Armed Forces.https://mlbforlife.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/11/joedimaggiostatue.jpgJoeDiMaggiostatueJoe DiMaggio statue at Piazza DiMaggio in Chicago's Little Italy.https://mlbforlife.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/11/happy-birthday.jpgHappy BirthdayJoe DiMaggio was born on November 25, 1914 in Martinez, California.https://mlbforlife.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/11/piazza-dimaggio-chicago.jpgPiazza DiMaggio ChicagoPiazza DiMaggio is located in Chicago's Little Italy. 2014-11-23T17:11:28+00:00monthlyhttps://mlbforlife.com/2014/11/06/roberto-angotti-interviews-mlb-european-academies-consultant-and-france-bench-coach-andy-berglund/https://mlbforlife.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/11/andy-berglund.jpgAndy BerglundSage Hill H.S. manager Andy Berglundhttps://mlbforlife.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/11/1alexsogard.jpg1AlexSogardCzech Republic manager Andy Berglund visits pitcher Alex Sogard in the 2012 World Baseball Classic Qualifier.https://mlbforlife.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/11/001-mark-melancon-2.jpg001 Mark Melancon 2Andy Berglund and Mark Melanconhttps://mlbforlife.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/11/001-curtis-granderson.jpg001 Curtis GrandersonCurtis Granderson (third from the right) and Andy Bergund (far right)https://mlbforlife.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/11/001-prince-fielder.jpg001 Prince FielderAndy Berglund and Prince Fielderhttps://mlbforlife.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/11/roadshow.jpgRoadshowhttps://mlbforlife.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/11/andy-france.jpgAndy FranceTeam France at the 2014 European Baseball Championship was led by bench coach Andy Berglund (fifth from right) and manager Eric Gagne (far right).https://mlbforlife.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/11/00-barry-larkin.jpg00 Barry LarkinBarry Larkin and Andy Berglundhttps://mlbforlife.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/11/european20baseball.pngEuropean%20Baseballhttps://mlbforlife.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/11/andy3-300x200.jpgandy3-300x200Andy Burgland led the Czech Republic to its first ever Silver Medal and was nominated as 2011 European Baseball Coaches Association Coach of the Year. 2014-11-05T16:00:25+00:00monthlyhttps://mlbforlife.com/2014/10/05/italia-manager-marco-mazzieri-chats-with-roberto-angotti-at-the-2014-euro-baseball-championship/https://mlbforlife.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/10/passaportoitaliano20062.jpgPassaportoitaliano2006https://mlbforlife.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/10/passaportoitaliano20061.jpgPassaportoitaliano2006https://mlbforlife.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/10/passaportoitaliano2006.jpgPassaportoitaliano2006https://mlbforlife.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/10/roberto-mazzieri-interview-new.jpgROBERTO-MAZZIERI-Interview-NEWRoberto Angotti interviews Team Italia manager Marco Mazzieri at the 2014 Euro Baseball Championship (Photo courtesy of IandI-GoPro.com).https://mlbforlife.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/10/roberto-mazzieri-interview1.pngROBERTO-MAZZIERI-InterviewRoberto Angotti interviews Team Italia manager Marco Mazzieri at the 2014 Euro Baseball Championship (Photo courtesy of IandI-GoPro.com).https://mlbforlife.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/10/roberto-mazzieri-interview.pngROBERTO-MAZZIERI-InterviewRoberto Angotti interviews Team Italia manager Marco Mazzieri at the 2014 European Baseball Championship.https://mlbforlife.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/09/holmberg-angotti-001.jpgHolmberg-Angotti-001Team Italia pitching coach Bill Holmberg visits with Roberto Angotti in the dugout (Photo courtesy of IandI-GoPro.com).https://mlbforlife.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/09/italianacademy.jpgItalianAcademyMost of Team Italia's players are graduates of the Italian Baseball Academy.https://mlbforlife.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/09/italiaholland.jpgItaliaHollandTeam Italia manager Marco Mazzieri (second from left) with bench coach Marco Nanni (far left) prior to the Netherlands game on September 20, 2014 at Draci Ballpark in Brno, Czech Republic (Photo courtesy of Mister-Baseball.com).2014-10-04T23:20:05+00:00monthlyhttps://mlbforlife.com/2014/09/28/game-over-france-manager-and-former-all-star-closer-eric-gagne-weighs-in-on-the-dodgers-derek-jeter-mike-piazza-and-european-baseball/https://mlbforlife.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/09/jeter2.jpgjeter2https://mlbforlife.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/09/roberto-gagne-final.jpgRoberto-Gagne-FinalUnder the guidance and direction of Team France manager Eric Gagne, the French baseball revolution has just begun. (Photo courtesy of IandI-GoPro.com). https://mlbforlife.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/09/roberto-gagne-003.jpegRoberto-Gagne-003MLBblogger Roberto Angotti interviews Team France manager Eric Gagne at the 2014 European Baseball Championship (Photo courtesy of Donato Resta/www.IandI-GoProm.com).2014-09-28T15:18:47+00:00monthlyhttps://mlbforlife.com/2014/09/20/alex-liddis-road-less-traveled-to-join-team-italia-at-the-2014-european-baseball-championship/https://mlbforlife.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/09/alessandro-maestri-italia-baseball.jpgalessandro-maestri-italia-baseballA successful career playing in the Japanese Professional League has kept Team Italia pitcher Alessandro Maestri from participating in the 2014 European Baseball Championship.https://mlbforlife.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/09/liddi-iandi-001.jpgLIDDI-IANDI-001Team Italia 3B Alex Liddi in action against Spain on September 18, 2014 in the 2014 European Baseball Championship.https://mlbforlife.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/09/italy_luggage_stickers-r5ead578a42a148359828c82518a1861f_v9wf3_8byvr_512.jpgitaly_luggage_stickers-r5ead578a42a148359828c82518a1861f_v9wf3_8byvr_5122014-09-20T23:17:54+00:00monthlyhttps://mlbforlife.com/2014/08/11/italia-is-the-team-to-beat-in-euro-championship/https://mlbforlife.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/08/marten-500x281.jpgMarten-500x281Marten Gasparini is a graduate of the Italian Baseball Academy led by Team Italia coach Bill Holmberg.2014-08-10T18:03:23+00:00monthlyhttps://mlbforlife.com/2014/07/05/san-marino-rimini-battle-for-2014-european-cup/https://mlbforlife.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/07/logo-fibs-20-x201.jpglogo fibs 20 x20(1)https://mlbforlife.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/07/san-marino-rimini-baseball.jpgsan-marino-rimini-baseballhttps://mlbforlife.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/07/mario-chiarini.jpgMario ChiariniTeam Italia captain Mario Chairini accepts the 2012 European Cup after the Italians beat the Netherlands. https://mlbforlife.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/06/jacksantoraitalyvmexicoworldbaseballxjzwmk9rudhl.jpgJack+Santora+Italy+v+Mexico+World+Baseball+XjZwMK9RudHlJack Santora has played for Team Italia since 2006.https://mlbforlife.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/06/italian-australian-trade.jpgItalian-Australian Tradehttps://mlbforlife.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/06/ekstrom.jpgEkstromMike Ekstrom of the Rimini Pirateshttps://mlbforlife.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/06/20140405-ekstrom-mike-rim_opt1.jpg20140405-Ekstrom-Mike-RIM_opthttps://mlbforlife.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/06/20140405-ekstrom-mike-rim_opt.jpg20140405-Ekstrom-Mike-RIM_opthttps://mlbforlife.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/06/ekstrom30.jpgMIKE EKSTROMMike Ekstrom hopes to help Rimini reach the Asia Series.https://mlbforlife.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/06/chriscooperworldbaseballclassicpoolcanadamtd_dej-0g1l.jpgChris+Cooper+World+Baseball+Classic+Pool+Canada+mTd_dEj-0g1lT&A San Marino lefty Chris Cooper has pitched for Team Italia since leaving AAA ball in 2009. 2014-07-31T00:29:06+00:00monthlyhttps://mlbforlife.com/2014/07/29/italia-hopes-to-three-peat-in-euro-championship/https://mlbforlife.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/07/team-italia.jpgTeam Italiahttps://mlbforlife.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/07/italia2.jpgITALIA~2Team Italia being introduced prior to their stunning upset over Mexico at the 2013 World Baseball Classic in Scottsdale, Arizona.https://mlbforlife.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/07/european20baseball.pngEuropean%20Baseballhttps://mlbforlife.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/07/mazzotti1.jpgmazzottiMauro Mazzotti will have Team Spain prepared for a big effort.https://mlbforlife.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/07/mazzotti.jpgmazzottiSpain's Mauro Mazzottihttps://mlbforlife.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/07/ibaf1.pngIBAFThe International Baseball Federation has ranked the Netherlands 6th and Italy 11th in the world.https://mlbforlife.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/07/ibaf.pngIBAFhttps://mlbforlife.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/07/mazzieri-22.jpgmazzieri-2Team Italia manager Marco Mazzieri (photo courtesy of FIBS)https://mlbforlife.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/07/mazzieri-21.jpgmazzieri-2https://mlbforlife.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/07/italian-flag3.jpgitalian-flag3Italia will make history by winning three consecutive EU Championships. 2014-07-28T23:27:30+00:00monthlyhttps://mlbforlife.com/2014/06/15/the-all-star-behind-tommy-lasordas-trattoria/https://mlbforlife.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/06/tommy.jpgLOS ANGELES DODGERSTommy Lasorda raves about his Italian Trattoria.https://mlbforlife.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/06/jason-tingley-and-tommy-lasorda.jpgJason TIngley and Tommy Lasordahttps://mlbforlife.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/06/dodgers-food-31.jpgdodgers-food-3https://mlbforlife.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/06/lasordaitalia2.jpgLOS ANGELES ANGELS OF ANAHEIM VS LOS ANGELES DODGERShttps://mlbforlife.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/06/lasordaitalia1.jpgLOS ANGELES ANGELS OF ANAHEIM VS LOS ANGELES DODGERShttps://mlbforlife.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/06/dodgers-food-5.jpgdodgers-food-5https://mlbforlife.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/06/lasordadish.jpgLasordaDish Now that's Italian!! Mangia, mangia...and buon appetito LA Dodgers fans and family!!!https://mlbforlife.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/06/dodgers-food-3.jpgdodgers-food-3The pepperoni pizza slices at Lasorda's Trattoria are often larger than the plates they are served on. https://mlbforlife.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/06/lasordaitalia.jpgLOS ANGELES ANGELS OF ANAHEIM VS LOS ANGELES DODGERShttps://mlbforlife.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/06/lasorda_pizza.jpglasorda_pizza2014-06-14T23:26:18+00:00monthlyhttps://mlbforlife.com/2014/06/02/tommy-lasordas-italian-trattoria-and-bobblehead-night-double-the-pleasure-for-hungry-dodger-fans/https://mlbforlife.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/06/tommy-and-daughter-laura.jpgLOS ANGELES DODGERSStanding with his daughter, Laura, Tommy poses near the Lasorda Tribute display at Dodger Stadium. https://mlbforlife.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/06/tommy-lasorda1.jpgTommy Lasordahttps://mlbforlife.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/06/tommycannoli.jpgLOS ANGELES DODGERSTommy brings out the cannoli at Dodger Stadium. (Photo courtesy of Jon Soo Hoo)https://mlbforlife.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/06/tommytrattoriajonweisman.jpgtommytrattoriaJonWeismanTommy stands proudly next to his sign.https://mlbforlife.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/06/tommy-lasorda.jpgTommy LasordaTommy Lasorda Bobblehead Night is June 14th at Dodger Stadium. (Photo by Ty Smith)2014-06-02T15:58:22+00:00monthlyhttps://mlbforlife.com/2014/05/17/italian-baseball-ambassador-alex-liddi-la-bound/https://mlbforlife.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/05/los-angeles-dodgers_original.jpglos-angeles-dodgers_originalAlex Liddi's ultimate destinationhttps://mlbforlife.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/05/la-little-italy1.jpgLA Little ItalyThe two-story Italian Hall was built between 1907 and 1908 by Pozzo Construction.https://mlbforlife.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/05/la-little-italy.jpgLA Little Italyhttps://mlbforlife.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/05/bhhs.jpgbhhsAlex Liddi's father, Augustine Liddi, graduated from Beverly Hills HIgh School in 1970.https://mlbforlife.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/05/italians-in-abq.jpgItalians in ABQItalian Americans first arrived in New Mexico in the late 1800's.https://mlbforlife.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/05/alex-liddi_ph-nicolo-balzani4.jpgalex-liddi_ph-nicolo-balzani4Alex Liddi will have no trouble wearing Dodger blue (Photo by Nicolo Balzani).2014-05-26T14:17:18+00:00monthlyhttps://mlbforlife.com/2014/04/25/jason-grilli-pitches-new-autobiography-while-jason-kendall-catches-on-with-his-own-throwback-book/https://mlbforlife.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/04/grillivictory.jpgGrilliVictoryJason Grilli celebrates https://mlbforlife.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/04/guerrero-kendall.jpgGuerrero.KendallVladimir Guerrero collides with catcher Jason Kendall.https://mlbforlife.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/04/kendall.jpgkendallPrince Fielder holds back an emotional Jason Kendall.https://mlbforlife.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/04/jason-kendall-300x269.jpgjason-kendall-300x269Jason Kendall was the Pirates' #1 draft pick in 1992.https://mlbforlife.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/04/throwback.jpgThrowbackhttps://mlbforlife.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/04/grillityson1.jpgGrilliTysonJason Grilli and Mike Tysonhttps://mlbforlife.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/04/sportsillustrated.jpgSportsIllustratedhttps://mlbforlife.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/04/grillityson.jpgGrilliTysonhttps://mlbforlife.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/04/dulisse_fireupthe_grilli-1.jpgDUlisse_FireUpThe_Grilli-1https://mlbforlife.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/04/jasongrilli-clinthurdle.jpgjasongrilli.clinthurdlePittsburgh Pirates manager Clint Hurdle wrote the foreword for Jason Grilli's new autobiography.2014-04-29T22:23:27+00:00monthlyhttps://mlbforlife.com/2014/03/22/why-mike-piazza-is-italian-american-of-the-decade/https://mlbforlife.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/03/piazzathumbsup1.jpgPiazzaThumbsUphttps://mlbforlife.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/03/piazzathumbsup.jpgPiazzaThumbsUpMike Piazza shows his appreciation for the strong Team Italia support.https://mlbforlife.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/03/piazzacbs.jpgPiazzaCBSMike Piazza hit the TV circuit in support of his book "Long Shot". https://mlbforlife.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/03/niashof.pngniashofhttps://mlbforlife.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/03/holmberg-piazza-catalanatto-grilli.jpgWorld Baseball Classic - Pool D - United States v ItalyBill Holmberg, Mike Piazza, Frank Catalanotto and Jason Grillihttps://mlbforlife.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/03/wbc2013-maestri-jap.jpgWBC2013-Maestri-japTeam Italia pitcher Alessandro Maestri had much success playing in Japan.https://mlbforlife.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/03/maestri-and-mazzieri.jpgMaestri and MazzieriAlex Maestri Team Italia manager Marco Mazzieri at 2013 WBC press conference.https://mlbforlife.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/03/liddi_flag_2008wagb.jpgPhoto by Wm. Glasheen 2008Alex Liddi carrying the Italian flag while ascending up the MLB ranks in 2008https://mlbforlife.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/03/sciacca.gifSciaccaMike Piazza's grandfather came from Sciacca, Sicily.https://mlbforlife.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/03/sicilia.jpgSicilia2014-03-25T15:43:51+00:00monthlyhttps://mlbforlife.com/2013/01/10/former-player-and-current-team-italy-hitting-coach-mike-piazza-believes-in-the-world-baseball-classic/https://mlbforlife.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/01/piazza-2012.jpgPiazza.2012https://mlbforlife.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/01/wbc-att.jpgWBC AT&TWBC Finals at AT&T Parkhttps://mlbforlife.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/01/wbc_phoenix_logo.jpgwbc_phoenix_logohttps://mlbforlife.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/01/mike_piazza-300x150.jpgmike_piazza--300x150Mike Piazza (left) with 2012 European Champion Team Italyhttps://mlbforlife.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/01/piazza-2006-wbc.jpgPiazza 2006 WBCMike Piazza played for Team Italy in the 2006 World Baseball Classic.2014-03-20T05:42:28+00:00monthlyhttps://mlbforlife.com/2014/02/16/bugs-bunny-and-daffy-duck-join-tommy-lasorda-in-artists-tribute-to-italian-americans-in-baseball/https://mlbforlife.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/02/lasorda-sd.jpgLasorda SDLegendary Baseball Hall of Famer Tommy Lasorda in San Diego celebrating his 86th birthday and the grand opening of Artists' Tribute to Italian Americans in Baseball. https://mlbforlife.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/02/mike-piazza-and-tommy-lasorda.jpegLOS ANGELES ANGELS OF ANAHEIM VS LOS ANGELES DODGERSTommy Lasorda and Team Italy hitting coach Mike Piazza (Photo by Jon SooHoo/LA Dodgers)https://mlbforlife.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/02/palooka_pitch.jpgpalooka_pitchBugs Bunnys says: "Watch me paste this pathetic palooka with a powerful paralyzing perfect pachhydermas percussion pitch!" Otherwise known as the "Bugs Bunny Changeup", many MLB pitchers today include this pitch in their arsenal.https://mlbforlife.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/02/kim.jpgKimIllustrator Kim Reynolds of Warner Bros.https://mlbforlife.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/02/baseball_bugs_poster_by_irishmanreynolds.jpgBaseball_Bugs_Poster_by_IrishManReynoldsBaseball Bugs Poster by Kim Reynolds (photo courtesy of Warner Bros.)https://mlbforlife.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/02/lasorda-1.jpgLasorda-1Daffy Duck, Tommy Lasorda and Bugs Bunny by Kim Reynolds is now on display at the Artists' Tribute to Italian Americans in Baseball at Convivio in San Diego (photo courtesy of Warner Bros.).https://mlbforlife.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/02/baseball-bugs.jpgbaseball bugsBugs Bunny is the consummate all-star in "Baseball Bugs" (1946).https://mlbforlife.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/02/bugs-bunny-baseball1.jpgbugs-bunny-baseballBugs Bunny is considered by many insiders including Nomar Garciaparra as baseball’s best all-time player.https://mlbforlife.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/02/bugs-bunny-baseball.jpgbugs-bunny-baseballBugs Bunny is considered by many as the best all-time baseball player ever.2014-02-15T16:30:04+00:00monthlyhttps://mlbforlife.com/2012/12/27/roberto-clemente-facts-most-dont-know-part-2-dr-martin-luther-king-jr-and-vic-power/https://mlbforlife.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/12/clemente2.jpgClementehttps://mlbforlife.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/12/clemente1.jpgClementehttps://mlbforlife.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/12/legacy_cenotaph.giflegacy_cenotaphRoberto Clemente is regarded with the reverence of a saint, a perspective reflected by the 30-foot-long cenotaph in Carolina, Puerto Rico. The center panel portrays Clemente holding a lamb. https://mlbforlife.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/12/clemente_quote.jpgclemente_quotehttps://mlbforlife.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/12/roberto-clemente-willie-mays-hank-aaron-1961-all-star-game.jpgBaseball Players Standing Together in Locker Room1961 National League All-Stars Roberto Clemente, Willie Mays and Hank Aaron pose for a post-game photo.https://mlbforlife.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/12/clementeportrait_1000px.jpgClementePortrait_1000pxhttps://mlbforlife.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/12/king-speaking-in-puerto-rico-in-february-1962.pngKIng speaking in Puerto Rico in February 1962Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. speaking in Puerto Rico in February 1962.https://mlbforlife.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/12/robertoclemente.jpgRobertoClementePittsburgh Pirate Roberto Clementehttps://mlbforlife.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/12/vic-power-as.jpgVic Power A'shttps://mlbforlife.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/12/vic-power.jpgVic PowerVictor "Vic Power" Pellot 2015-07-12T18:28:17+00:00monthlyhttps://mlbforlife.com/2013/12/20/artists-vincent-scilla-and-christopher-paluso-make-rare-appearance-at-convivio-in-san-diego-on-112/https://mlbforlife.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/12/convivioeventsrgb-1.jpgConvivioEventsRGB-1https://mlbforlife.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/12/italiansd.jpgItalianSDConvivio serves as the home for lovers of all things Italian in San Diego.https://mlbforlife.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/12/joe-dimaggioniashf-copylayout.jpgJoe DiMaggioNIASHF copylayoutChristopher Paluso designed this cover of the National Italian American Sports Hall of Fame magazine “Red, White & Green”https://mlbforlife.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/12/paluso-and-cecchetto.jpgpaluso-and-cecchettoChristopher Paluso and CBS News Anchor Carlo Cecchetto at the Grand Opening of Artists' Tribute to Italian Americans in Baseballhttps://mlbforlife.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/12/v3n3mattingly_dimaggioc.jpgv3n3mattingly_dimaggiocLegends Magazine cover featuring Joe DiMaggio and Don Mattingingly by Christopher Palusohttps://mlbforlife.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/12/paluso.jpgPalusoChristopher Paluso is a proud Italian American artist.https://mlbforlife.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/12/exhibitbannersm3rgbpromo.jpgExhibitBannerSm3RGBhttps://mlbforlife.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/12/ragu.jpgRaguVincent Scilla's "Rocco Loved Ragu" was painted in 1989. All eyes are on the player in this Italian opera as the catcher circles under a pop-fly at center stage.https://mlbforlife.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/12/pope.jpgPopeVincent Scila's "Pope" is featured in the Artists' Tribute to Italian Americans in Baseball Exhibit.https://mlbforlife.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/12/pizzalombardi.jpgPizzaLombardiVincent Scilla's "Pizza Lombardi" pays tribute to Italian American legend Ernie Lomabardi.2014-01-12T22:27:36+00:00monthlyhttps://mlbforlife.com/2013/12/01/dr-lamberti-goes-to-bat-for-reid-rizzo-foundation-at-convivios-tribute-to-italian-american-baseball/https://mlbforlife.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/12/steven-ohrnstein.jpgsteven-ohrnsteinSteven Ohrnsteinhttps://mlbforlife.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/12/carsalerady.gifcarsaleradyhttps://mlbforlife.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/11/exhibitbannersm3rgbpromo.jpgExhibitBannerSm3RGBSan Diego Hall of Champions resident artist Christopher Paluso created the the official banner for the Italian Americans in Baseball Exhibit.https://mlbforlife.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/11/dr_john_lamberti.jpgDr_John_LambertiDr. Lambertihttps://mlbforlife.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/11/rrfoundation.jpgrrfoundationhttps://mlbforlife.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/11/bracelet2.jpgbracelet2Reid Rizzo Foundation Phillipians 4:13 braceletshttps://mlbforlife.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/11/may29_kline_299x299_0.jpgmay29_kline_299x299_0Defying the odds, former LPGA golfer MacKinzie Kline pursued her dreams with the help of heart surgeon Dr. John Lamberti.https://mlbforlife.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/11/reid-rizzo-painting.pngreid-rizzo-painting"No Fear"--Artists' Tribute to Italian American baseball player Reid Rizzo by Chris Felixhttps://mlbforlife.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/11/lambertijohn-j.jpgLambertiJohn JSan Diego Heart Surgeon John Lamberti2013-12-23T04:16:30+00:00monthlyhttps://mlbforlife.com/2013/12/09/chris-felix-and-the-reid-rizzo-foundation-bring-a-little-bit-of-heaven-to-little-italys-convivio-center/https://mlbforlife.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/12/reid-shadow.gifreid shadowhttps://mlbforlife.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/12/philippians-4-13-tattoo3.jpegPhilippians 4 13 Tattoo3Reid Rizzo had Philippians 4:13 tattooed on his bicep, which his family did not realize till after his passing and found great comfort in the passage.https://mlbforlife.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/12/144-project.png144 projectBy choosing an envelope at Convivio during the holidays, you support the Reid Rizzo Foundation's efforts to help heart patients and their families.https://mlbforlife.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/12/chris-felix.jpgchris-felixArtist Chris Felix at workhttps://mlbforlife.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/12/joey-votto.jpgJoey Votto"Joey Votto 2012" by Chris Felixhttps://mlbforlife.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/12/joey-2-copy-21.jpgJOEY 2 copy 2Chris Felix's depiction of Cincinnati Reds' Joey Vottohttps://mlbforlife.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/12/joey-2-copy-2.jpgJOEY 2 copy 2https://mlbforlife.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/12/chrisfelix.jpgChrisFelixRenowned artist Chris Felix will be at Conivivio on Saturday, January 4th.2013-12-23T04:15:36+00:00monthlyhttps://mlbforlife.com/2013/12/23/pediatric-health-research-and-support-top-priority-for-the-jesse-rees-and-reid-rizzo-foundations/https://mlbforlife.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/12/reidrizzo.jpgreidrizzoAfter graduating from Cincinnati's La Salle High School in 2010, shortstop Reid Rizzo received a scholarship to play at Lake Erie College.https://mlbforlife.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/12/rrfoundation.jpgrrfoundationhttps://mlbforlife.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/12/negu.jpgNEGUhttps://mlbforlife.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/12/reid_rizzo_10.jpgreid_rizzo_10Reid Rizzo in 2010https://mlbforlife.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/12/jessie-rees.jpgJessie-Rees2013-12-23T03:27:09+00:00monthlyhttps://mlbforlife.com/2013/09/01/artists-tribute-to-italian-american-baseball-exhibit-in-san-diegos-little-italy-remembers-reid-rizzo/https://mlbforlife.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/09/littleitalysd.pngLittleItalySDhttps://mlbforlife.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/09/rizzo-4.jpgRizzo #4La Salle All-Star Reid Rizzohttps://mlbforlife.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/09/chris-felix.jpgchris felixChris Felix will be featured in the Artists' Tribute to Italian American Baseball Exhibit in San Diego's Little Italy beginning September 25th.https://mlbforlife.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/09/rizzo-sky.jpgRizzo SkyReid Rizzo wore #4 while at La Salle.https://mlbforlife.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/09/rrfoundation.jpgrrfoundationhttps://mlbforlife.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/09/reid-rizzo-painting.pngReid Rizzo PaintingChris Felix's painting of Reid Rizzohttps://mlbforlife.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/09/felix-next-to-painting.jpgFelix next to paintingArtisit Chris Felix (left) at a Reid Rizzo Foundation fundraiser.https://mlbforlife.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/09/rizzo_7_logo.jpgRIZZO_7_LOGOAfter his sophomore year at Lake Erie College, Reid Rizzo died peacefully in his sleep. https://mlbforlife.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/09/reid-rizzo-storm.jpgReid Rizzo StormLake Erie's Reid Rizzo in 2012https://mlbforlife.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/09/rizzo-7.jpgRizzo 72013-12-01T05:23:31+00:00monthlyhttps://mlbforlife.com/2013/11/23/replacement-for-manny-ramirez-team-italias-matt-torra-ends-2013-with-taiwans-eda-rhinos/https://mlbforlife.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/11/raystorra.jpgMatt TorraMatt Torra in 2012 as a member of the Rays organization.https://mlbforlife.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/11/tampa_bay_rays_wallpaper-29833.jpgtampa_bay_rays_wallpaper-29833https://mlbforlife.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/11/torradbacks.jpgTorraDbacksPitcher Matt Torra was a first-round MLB draft pick by the Arizona Diamondbacks.https://mlbforlife.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/11/matt-torra.jpgmatt-torraTeam Italia pitcher Matt Torra fields a grounder during WBC Competition in Miami.https://mlbforlife.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/11/rhinostorra.jpgRhinosTorraMatt Torra spent the last part of 2013 in Taiwan pitching for the RDA Rhinos.2013-11-25T22:44:53+00:00monthlyhttps://mlbforlife.com/2012/12/23/top-40-americans-in-the-abl-34-chris-motta-of-the-canberra-cavalry/https://mlbforlife.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/12/motta-introduced.jpgCHRIS MOTTAChris Motta being introduced prior to taking the field on December 22, 2012. (Ben Southall/SMP Images)https://mlbforlife.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/12/lobster-ravioli.jpgLobster RavioliMama Motta's Lobster Raviolihttps://mlbforlife.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/12/powerlogo.jpgPowerLogohttps://mlbforlife.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/12/chris-motta.jpgCHRIS MOTTAChris Motta in ABL action for the Canberry Cavalry ( Ben Southall / SMP Images)https://mlbforlife.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/12/motta.jpgCHRIS MOTTAChris Motta pitching against New Zealand Diamondblacks (Ben Southall/SMP Images)https://mlbforlife.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/12/34.jpg34https://mlbforlife.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/12/motta-charge.jpgMotta ChargeCatcher-turned-pitcher Chris Motta of the Canberra Cavalry (Colleen Petch / Canberra Times) 2013-11-17T04:02:51+00:00monthlyhttps://mlbforlife.com/2013/07/01/nonprofits-unite-to-make-italian-heritage-day-at-angel-stadium-a-success-on-september-22-2013/https://mlbforlife.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/06/grazie.jpgGrazieThank you Orange County for your support!https://mlbforlife.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/06/bollettino2.jpgbollettino2Il Bollettino is the official newsletter of the Italian Catholic Federation.https://mlbforlife.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/06/osia-color-small.jpgOSIA.color-smallhttps://mlbforlife.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/06/italy-team-girl.jpgitaly-team-girlCome join us for Italian Heritage Day on Sunday, September 22nd. https://mlbforlife.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/06/twoflags.jpgtwoflagshttps://mlbforlife.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/06/2013_year_italian_culture.jpg2013_year_italian_culturehttps://mlbforlife.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/06/flyer-italian-heritage-day-9-22-13.jpgFlyer - Italian Heritage Day 9-22-132013-11-12T19:56:26+00:00monthlyhttps://mlbforlife.com/2013/07/12/buon-compleanno-to-team-italias-chris-denorfia/https://mlbforlife.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/07/denorfia-liddi-granato.jpgDenorfia, Liddi, GranatoPadres' Chris Denorfia is congratulated by Orioles' Alex Liddi in the 2013 World Baseball Classic.https://mlbforlife.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/07/la-vs-sd.jpgLA vs. SDJoin us for Little Italy Night at Petco Park on Saturday, September 21st.https://mlbforlife.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/07/22the-norf22-by-jeremy-nash.jpg%22The Norf%22 by Jeremy Nash"The Norf" by the Friarhood's writer and renowned artist Jeremy Nash https://mlbforlife.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/06/chris-denorfia-italian.jpgChris DenorfiaItaly's Chris Denorfia celebrates after batting a double against Puerto Rico during the third inning of a second-round elimination game of the World Baseball Classic in Miami, Wednesday, March 13, 2013.2013-11-11T20:50:15+00:00monthlyhttps://mlbforlife.com/2013/11/10/setup-man-for-team-italias-grilli-nick-pugliese-closes-for-unipol-fortitudo-bologna-in-asia-series/https://mlbforlife.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/11/pugliese.jpgPuglieseNick Pugliese is ready to turn heads in Taiwan.https://mlbforlife.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/11/marconanni.jpgMarcoNanniManager Marco Nanni of Fortitudo Bologna likes his chances in the 2013 Asia Series https://mlbforlife.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/10/holmberg-piazza-catalanatto-grilli.jpgWorld Baseball Classic - Pool D - United States v ItalyBill Holmberg, Mike Piazza, Frank Catalanotto and Jason Grilli at Chase Field on March 9, 2013.https://mlbforlife.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/10/piazza.jpgpiazzahttps://mlbforlife.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/10/nicholas-pugliese1.pngNicholas Pugliesehttps://mlbforlife.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/10/italia_fortitudo_bologna_by_simone_amaduzzi_photographer-25bbit1.jpgitalia_fortitudo_bologna_by_simone_amaduzzi_photographer-25bbithttps://mlbforlife.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/10/unipol-bologna-european-cup-2013-regensburg-c-walter-keller.jpgUnipol-Bologna-European-Cup-2013-Regensburg-c-Walter-Kellerhttps://mlbforlife.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/10/jason-grilli_wbc-2013_italia_ph-nicolc3b2-balzani.jpgjason-grilli_wbc-2013_italia_ph-Nicolò-BalzaniTeam Italia closer Jason Grillihttps://mlbforlife.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/10/mlbf_25682783_th_35.jpgmlbf_25682783_th_35https://mlbforlife.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/10/italy-celebrates-wbc-win.jpgItaly celebrates WBC win2013-11-11T03:04:34+00:00monthlyhttps://mlbforlife.com/2013/11/04/canberras-nick-pugliese-jon-berti-add-amore-to-abl-left-behind-by-alex-maestri-adam-buschini/https://mlbforlife.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/11/canberra_cavalry_-_michael_collins_2013.jpgDigital StillCameraCanberra Cavalry head coach Michael Collins accepts the prized Claxton Shield after winning the 2012-13 ABL Championship.https://mlbforlife.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/11/64767-004-f4711a17.gif64767-004-F4711A17https://mlbforlife.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/11/kml-wide-cavs-20130205230623476511-620x349.jpgkml-wide-cavs-20130205230623476511-620x349Canberra Cavalry manager Michael Collins is optimistic in 2013.https://mlbforlife.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/11/berti.jpgBertiToronto Blue Jays prospect Jon Bertihttps://mlbforlife.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/11/cavalry.jpgCavalryhttps://mlbforlife.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/11/asia-series.jpgAsia SeriesCanberra Cavalry will represent the ABL in the Asia Series beginning November 15th in Taiwan.https://mlbforlife.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/11/beard.jpgbeardCanberra's new pitching coach Hayden Beard is delighted to have Nick Pugliese in the Cavalry bullpen.https://mlbforlife.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/11/4852350-las-nick-pugliese-08_23_2009-16-09-19-194x300.jpg4852350-LAS-Nick-Pugliese-08_23_2009-16.09.19-194x300Nick Pugliese in 2009 as a member of the LA Angels organization.https://mlbforlife.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/10/1314-abl-buschini.jpg1314-abl-buschini2013 ABL Triple Crown Winner and San Diego Padres prospect Adam Buschini https://mlbforlife.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/10/bb12-alexmaestri2.jpgbb12-alexmaestri22011-12 ABL Fan Favorite Alex Maestri of the Brisbane Bandits2013-11-03T23:43:33+00:00monthlyhttps://mlbforlife.com/2013/02/23/top-40-americans-in-the-abl-1-10/https://mlbforlife.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/02/adam-buschini.jpgADAM BUSCHINI#3 Adam Buschini (Ben Southall / SMP Images / ABL)https://mlbforlife.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/02/sandiegopadres.jpgSanDiegoPadreshttps://mlbforlife.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/02/mlb.jpgmlbhttps://mlbforlife.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/02/graeme-lloyd.jpggraeme-lloydVirgil Vasquez worked with Perth Heat pitching coach and former World Series Champion Graeme Lloyd to recapture his MLB form. (Photo courtesy of Theo Fakos / PerthNowhttps://mlbforlife.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/02/stovallcavalry.jpgRyan Stovall#6 Ryan Stovall of the Canberra Cavalry (Ben Southall / SMP Images)https://mlbforlife.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/02/stovall-diamondbacks.jpgStovall-DiamondbacksArizona D-Backs prospect Ryan Stovallhttps://mlbforlife.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/02/sydneybluesox.jpgSydneyBlueSoxhttps://mlbforlife.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/02/sydney-blue-sox.pngsydney-blue-soxhttps://mlbforlife.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/02/adam-buschini-and-mom.jpgADAM BUSCHINI AND HIS MUM#1 American in the ABL and Triple Crown Winner Adam Buschini and his mother hold the Claxton Shield after winning the 2013 ABL Championship Series Narrabundah Ballpark, Canberra, ACT, Australia on February 9, 2012. (Ben Southall/SMP Images/ABL)https://mlbforlife.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/02/buschini.jpgADAM BUSCHINI#1 Adam Buschini of the Canberra Cavalry is congratulated by American teammates Jeremy Barnes and Ryan Stovall. (Ryan Schembri/SMP Images/ABL)2013-10-29T02:22:14+00:00monthlyhttps://mlbforlife.com/2013/09/11/dodgers-punto-and-butera-honored-in-san-diego-at-convivios-italian-american-baseball-exhibition/https://mlbforlife.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/09/convivio.pngConvivioConvivio is located at 2157 India St., San Diegohttps://mlbforlife.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/09/little-italy-san-diego.jpgLittle Italy, San Diegohttps://mlbforlife.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/09/drewbuteraworldbaseballclassicpoolcanada5qgbwu2pk53l.jpgDrew+Butera+World+Baseball+Classic+Pool+Canada+5QGBWu2pk53lTeam Italia catcher Drew Butera was a source of power in the 2013 World Baseball Classichttps://mlbforlife.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/09/drew-butera-world-baseball-classic-second-37hmssdtlmdl.jpgDrew Butera World Baseball Classic Second 37hmssDtLmdlDrew Butera is best known for his defense.https://mlbforlife.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/09/drew-butera-and-frank-catalanotto.jpgDrew Butera and Frank CatalanottoTeam Italy catcher Drew Butera and coach Frank Catalanottohttps://mlbforlife.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/09/drew-buter-homers.jpgDrew Buter homersTeam Italy's Drew Butera clubbed a two-run homer in the 2013 WBC.https://mlbforlife.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/09/nick-punto-carl-pavano-and-drew-butera.jpgNick Punto, Carl Pavano and Drew ButeraNick Punto, Carl Pavano and Drew Butera in 2010.https://mlbforlife.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/09/drew-butera-dodgers.pngDrew Butera DodgersLA's newest addition, catcher Drew Buterahttps://mlbforlife.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/09/fathersonbutera.jpgfathersonbuterahttps://mlbforlife.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/09/fs-butera.jpgFS-Butera2013-09-20T23:54:58+00:00monthlyhttps://mlbforlife.com/2013/08/10/james-fiorentino-contributes-to-italian-american-baseball-exhibit-in-san-diegos-little-italy/https://mlbforlife.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/08/little-italy-san-diego-sign-looking-north_24_570x379.jpgLittle Italy San Diego, View on Signhttps://mlbforlife.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/08/convivio-center.jpgConvivio CenterA Tribute to Italian American Artists and Team Italy in the World Baseball Classic opens September 21st at Convivio in San Diego's Little Italy.https://mlbforlife.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/08/summer41_joe_dimaggio.jpgsummer41_joe_dimaggiohttps://mlbforlife.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/08/niaf-logo.jpgNIAF logohttps://mlbforlife.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/08/conigliaro_big.jpgconigliaro_bigTony Conigliaro "Spirit and Determination" by James Fiorentino https://mlbforlife.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/08/yogi-berra.jpgYogi Berrahttps://mlbforlife.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/08/joe-torre-and-james-fiorentino.jpgJoe Torre and James FiorentinoMLB Executive VP of Baseball Operations Joe Torre and James Fiorentinohttps://mlbforlife.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/08/yogi-berra-and-james-fiorentino.jpgYogi Berra and James FiorentinoYogi Berra and James Fiorentino https://mlbforlife.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/08/fiorentino-dimaggio.jpgFiorentino DiMaggioIn addition to Joe DiMaggio, 2001 Upper Deck Legends Fiorentino Collection includes Babe Ruth, Satchel Paige, Willie Mays, Ty Cobb Nolan Ryan, Lou Gehrig, Jackie Robinson, Hank Aaron, Roberto Clemente, Stan Musial, Johnny Bench, Honus Wagner and Reggie Jackson.2013-08-31T18:21:58+00:00monthlyhttps://mlbforlife.com/2013/08/02/padres-and-dodgers-tickets-bring-italian-american-baseball-exhibit-closer-to-san-diegos-little-italy/https://mlbforlife.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/08/butera-in-wbc.jpgButera in WBCDodgers' Drew Butera was instrumental to Team Italia's wins over Canada and Mexico.https://mlbforlife.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/06/little-italy-night-at-petco-park.jpgLittle Italy Night at Petco Parkhttps://mlbforlife.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/06/september-21.pngSeptember 21Although the Padres and Dodgers have had their share of differences, both teams come together for a peaceful game in support of Italian Americans at Bat on September 21st at Petco Park.https://mlbforlife.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/06/nickpuntododgers.jpgNick PuntoWBC Team Italia leadoff hitter Nick Punto was born at San Diego's University Hospital.https://mlbforlife.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/06/italian-americans-at-bat-cover.jpgItalian Americans at Bat coverFrank Crosetti, Tony Lazzeri and Joe DiMaggio https://mlbforlife.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/06/denorfia-sd.jpgDENORFIA SDChris Denorfia will be honored in a Tribute to Team Italy in the WBC.https://mlbforlife.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/06/mlb-padres-dodgers.jpgmlb-padres-dodgersBy purchasing tickets from us to the September 21st Padres/Dodgers game at Petco Park, you will be supporting our efforts to bring the Italian Americans at Bat Exhibit to the Convivio Center in San Diego's Little Italy.2013-08-01T22:00:48+00:00monthlyhttps://mlbforlife.com/2013/07/24/exclusive-interview-former-team-italymlb-pitcher-dan-serafini-at-home-in-the-bullpen/https://mlbforlife.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/07/d902_6790.jpgD902_6790https://mlbforlife.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/07/italia_baseball.jpgItalia_BasebalLhttps://mlbforlife.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/07/piazza-mike.jpgPiazza 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Ricciardi and Billy Beanehttps://mlbforlife.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/07/john_gibbons3.jpgjohn_gibbonsJohn Gibbons takes his experience to San Antonio.2013-07-13T20:17:17+00:00monthlyhttps://mlbforlife.com/2012/08/10/trout-harper-brown-jennings-revere-fuentes/https://mlbforlife.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/08/muscle.jpgMusclehttps://mlbforlife.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/08/outfield-looking-in.jpgoutfield-looking-inhttps://mlbforlife.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/08/fuentes-storm.jpgFuentes StormFuentes lays down a bunt for the 2011 Lake Elsinore Storm.https://mlbforlife.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/08/weightlifting.jpgweightliftinghttps://mlbforlife.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/08/fenway_park_wallpaper.jpgfenway_park_wallpaperhttps://mlbforlife.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/08/beltran-card.jpgBeltran 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the Rule 5 draft. https://mlbforlife.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/08/troy-buckley1.jpgTroy BuckleyLBSU's Troy Buckleyhttps://mlbforlife.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/08/troy-buckley.jpgTroy Buckleyhttps://mlbforlife.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/08/dirtbags1.jpgDirtbagshttps://mlbforlife.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/08/dirtbags.jpgDirtbags2013-07-13T20:16:02+00:00monthlyhttps://mlbforlife.com/2012/10/14/mlb-veteran-and-padres-double-a-pitching-coach-tim-worrell-likes-hayden-beards-competitiveness/https://mlbforlife.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/10/beard1.jpgBeardAussie Hayden Beard pitches during the offseason for his hometown Canberra Cavalry in the ABL.https://mlbforlife.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/10/beard.jpgBeardhttps://mlbforlife.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/10/tim-worrell-giants1.jpgTim Worrell-giantshttps://mlbforlife.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/10/tim-worrell-giants.jpgTim Worrell-giantshttps://mlbforlife.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/10/hayden-beard.jpgHayden BeardSan Diego prospect 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denorfiahttps://mlbforlife.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/04/chris-denorfia-italia1.jpgWorld Baseball Classic - Pool D - United States v ItalyChris Denorfia led Team Italy with eight hits and https://mlbforlife.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/04/denorfia-congratulated.jpgDenorfia congratulatedChris Denorfia is congratulated after his heroic performance.https://mlbforlife.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/04/liddi-and-denorfia.jpgChris Denorfia, Alex LiddiChris DeNorfia celebrates with Alex Liddi after scoring the winning run in the ninth inning against Mexico in the 2013 WBC.https://mlbforlife.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/04/chris-denorfia-winning-run.jpgChris Denorfia winning runChris Denorfia slides into home safely to score the winning run against Team Mexico in the 2013 WBC.2013-07-13T20:12:00+00:00monthlyhttps://mlbforlife.com/2013/06/18/angels-and-mariners-game-ticket-sales-help-bring-italian-americans-at-bat-to-orange-county-in-2014/https://mlbforlife.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/06/retired-number-11.jpgretired number 11Jim Fregosi is one of only five Angels to have their number retired.https://mlbforlife.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/06/dimaggio-brothers-vince-joe-dom.jpgdimaggio-brothers-Vince-Joe-DomThe DiMaggio brothers: Vince DiMaggio, Joe DiMaggio and Dom DiMaggionhttps://mlbforlife.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/06/calendar_september_22.jpgcalendar_September_22Everyone gets an Angels Team Photo on 9/22.https://mlbforlife.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/06/italian_heritage.jpgItalian_heritageShow your colors and come out to support Italian Americans at Bat on September 22nd at Angel Stadium.https://mlbforlife.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/06/weaveriannetta.jpgWEAVER:IANNETTAAngels' Italian American catcher Chris Iannetta caught Jared Weaver's no-hitter 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Italian Americans at Bat to Chapman University in 2014.2013-06-19T12:48:57+00:00monthlyhttps://mlbforlife.com/2013/04/29/rizzo-lifts-spirits-of-believers-in-beating-the-odds/https://mlbforlife.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/04/wbc_italy-avatar.jpgWBC_Italy Avatarhttps://mlbforlife.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/04/rizzo-wbc4.jpgrizzo wbchttps://mlbforlife.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/04/ciminna.jpgCiminnaThe Rizzo Family originally hails from Ciminna, Sicily.https://mlbforlife.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/04/rizzo.jpgBaseball: World Baseball Classic: Italy at MexicoAnthony Rizzo prior to the first pitch of WBC play.https://mlbforlife.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/04/rizzo-espn.jpgRizzo ESPNAnthony Rizzo anxiously awaits his at-bat against Mexico's closer Sergio Romo with his team behind 5-4 in the ninth inning.https://mlbforlife.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/04/rizzo-smile.jpgRizzo smileWith every Team Italy win, Anthony Rizzo was all smiles since Cubs players and personnel pledged $500 to the Anthony Rizzo Family Foundation for every victory.https://mlbforlife.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/04/rizzo-congratulated.jpgRizzo congratulatedAnthony Rizzo is congratulated after his two-run double which led to Italy's 6-5 win over Mexico.https://mlbforlife.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/04/colabello-and-rizzo.jpgColabello and RizzoAnthony Rizzo congratulates Team Italy DH Chris Colabello after hitting a three-run home run in the first inning against 2013 WBC Champion Dominican Republic at Marlins Park.https://mlbforlife.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/04/rizzo-wbc1.jpgRizzo WBCAnthony Rizzo is congratulated after his 2 RBI double led to Team Italy's win over Mexico.https://mlbforlife.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/04/rizzo-wbc2.jpgRizzo WBC2Anthony Rizzo rounds the bag on the base paths.2016-10-23T16:22:10+00:00monthlyhttps://mlbforlife.com/2013/01/28/italian-americans-at-bat-is-a-must-see-before-attending-the-2013-wbc-finals-in-san-francisco/https://mlbforlife.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/01/italy_map.gifItaly_Maphttps://mlbforlife.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/01/frecce-tricolori.jpgFrecce tricolorihttps://mlbforlife.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/01/venue_championship1.gifvenue_championshipThe 2013 World Baseball Classic Championship Round begins March 17th at AT&T Park in San Francisco.https://mlbforlife.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/01/beyond-dimaggio-author-and-2006-wbc-team-italy-interpreter-lawrence-baldassaro.jpgBeyond DiMaggio author and 2006 WBC Team Italy interpreter Lawrence BaldassaroIn celebration of the upcoming April 2013 paperback release of his book "Beyond DiMaggio" author and 2006 WBC Team Italy interpreter Lawrence Baldassaro visited the Italian American at Bat Exhibition.https://mlbforlife.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/01/tonyconigliaro.jpgtonyconigliarohttps://mlbforlife.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/01/una-storia-segreta.jpgUNA STORIA SEGRETAhttps://mlbforlife.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/01/una-storia-segreta.gifUna Storia Segretahttps://mlbforlife.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/01/ping-bodie.jpgping-bodieSan Francisco-born Francesco Pezzolo changed his name to Ping Bodie to escape ridiclule for Italian surnames.https://mlbforlife.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/01/joe-dimaggio.jpgJoe DiMaggioItalian American Joe DiMaggio was subjected to bias throughout his career.https://mlbforlife.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/01/in-1897-ed-abbaticchio-became-probably-the-first-italian-american-baseball-player.jpgIn 1897, Ed Abbaticchio became probably the first Italian American baseball playerEd Abbaticchio, probably the first person with an Italian surname to play professionally broke into Major League Baseball in 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2013.https://mlbforlife.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/05/scioscia-valentine.jpgLos Angeles Angels of Anaheim v Boston Red SoxItalian managers Mike Scioscia and Bobby Valentinehttps://mlbforlife.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/05/lutz-twitter.jpgLutz-Twitterhttps://mlbforlife.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/05/donald-lutz.jpgDonald Lutzhttps://mlbforlife.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/05/davide-anselmi.jpgDavide AnselmiSal Virrale recently signed right-handed pitcher Davide Anselmi, who has been under the watchful eye of Team Italy pitching coach Bill Holmberg at the Italian MLB Academy.https://mlbforlife.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/05/lucapaneratiworldbaseballclassicpoolsvy-3q_itulx.jpgLuca+Panerati+World+Baseball+Classic+Pool+SVY-3Q_ItUlxCincinnati Reds' scout Sal Varriale originally signed 2009 and 2013 WBC Team Italy pitcher Luca Panerati, who now plays for Japan's Toyama Thunderbirds. 2013-05-29T15:39:04+00:00monthlyhttps://mlbforlife.com/2013/05/17/san-diegos-little-italy-and-sanremos-alex-liddi-share-a-love-for-baseball-and-its-rich-italian-history/https://mlbforlife.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/05/mlb_a_liddi_600.jpgmlb_a_liddi_600https://mlbforlife.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/05/dimaggio.jpgdimaggioBeyond DiMaggio: Italian Americans in Baseball by Lawrence Baldessi is now available in paperback through University of Nebraska Press.https://mlbforlife.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/05/liddi-rookie-of-the-year1.jpgliddi-rookie-of-the-yearhttps://mlbforlife.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/05/little-italy.pngLittle Italyhttps://mlbforlife.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/05/world-baseball-classic-second-round-20130312-141834-037.jpgworld-baseball-classic-second-round-20130312-141834-037Alex Liddi and Alessandro Maestri in the dugouthttps://mlbforlife.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/05/frank-catalanotto-wbc.jpgFrank Catalanotto WBC2013 Team Italia coach Frank Catalanottohttps://mlbforlife.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/05/catalanotto-mazzieri-and-holmberg.jpgCatalanotto, Mazzieri and Holmberghttps://mlbforlife.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/05/frank-catalanotto.jpgFrank Catalanottohttps://mlbforlife.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/05/maestri-fan-choice-award.jpgmaestri-fan-choice-awardhttps://mlbforlife.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/05/mike-costanzo.jpgMike Costanzo2013-05-22T13:36:27+00:00monthlyhttps://mlbforlife.com/2013/05/07/team-italys-chris-colabello-is-ready-to-join-the-twins-and-kiss-minor-league-baseball-goodbye/https://mlbforlife.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/05/the-time-is-now-for-chris-colabello.jpgThe Time is NOW for Chris ColabelloThe time is NOW for Minnesota Twins 29-year-old rookie Chris Colabello!https://mlbforlife.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/05/target-field.jpgTarget-FieldThe future home of MLB rookie Chris Colabellohttps://mlbforlife.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/05/colabello-smile1.jpgCanada v Italy - World Baseball Classic - First 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Myers, FL2013-08-15T12:02:22+00:00monthlyhttps://mlbforlife.com/2013/04/09/team-italys-energizer-nick-punto-ready-to-spark-los-angeles-dodgers-when-called-upon-for-duty/https://mlbforlife.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/04/punto-slide.jpgpunto slideTeam Italy's Nick Punto slides hard into second base to break up a double play against Team Canada in the 2013 World Baseball Classic in Phoenix, Arizona.https://mlbforlife.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/04/punto-dodgers1.jpgPunto Dodgershttps://mlbforlife.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/04/don-mattingly-and-nick-punto.jpgDon Mattingly and Nick PuntoDodgers manager Don Mattingly cheers on his team while Nick Punto waits for his next at-bat.https://mlbforlife.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/04/punto-congratulated-by-holmberg.jpgLeading off for Team Italy in the 2013 WBC, Nick Punto was always the first player congratulated in the dugout Leading off for Team Italy in the 2013 WBC, Nick Punto was always the first player congratulated in the dugout.https://mlbforlife.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/04/punto-dodgers.jpgPunto DodgersNick Punto is 1-for-1 in stolen base attempts for the Dodgers.https://mlbforlife.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/04/nick-punto1.jpgNick Puntohttps://mlbforlife.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/04/nick-punto-italia2.jpgNIck Punto Italiahttps://mlbforlife.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/04/nick-punto-italia1.jpgNIck Punto Italia35-year-old veteran infielder Nick Punto was a mentor and leader for Team Italy.https://mlbforlife.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/04/nick-punto.jpgNick PuntoTeam Italy's Nick Punto speaks at WBC Press Conference with manager Marco Mazzieri.https://mlbforlife.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/04/nick-punto-italia.jpgNick-Punto-ItaliaNick Punto is one of the most acrobatic players in MLB.2013-04-14T17:30:42+00:00monthlyhttps://mlbforlife.com/2013/03/07/after-impressive-years-overseas-former-milb-pitcher-alex-maestri-set-to-advance-italy-in-wbc/https://mlbforlife.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/03/italy-colors.jpgitaly colorshttps://mlbforlife.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/03/rizzo.jpgRizzohttps://mlbforlife.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/03/rizzo-legend.jpgRizzo Legendhttps://mlbforlife.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/03/liddi-and-maestri.jpgLiddi and MaestriAlex Liddi and Alex Maestrihttps://mlbforlife.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/03/maestri-pitching.jpgMaestri pitchingTeam Italia pitcher Alessandro Maestri is ready for the WBC. (Michele Gallerani / FIBS)https://mlbforlife.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/03/maestri-and-venditte.jpgMaestri and Vendittehttps://mlbforlife.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/03/maestri-follow-through.jpgMaestri follow throughItalia pitcher Alessandro Maestri will face Team Canada in the WBC. (Michele Gallerani / FIBS)https://mlbforlife.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/03/holmberg-and-piazza-2.jpgHolmberg and Piazza 2Team Italy pitching coach Bill Holmberg and hitting coach Mike Piazza.https://mlbforlife.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/03/holmberg-solo1.jpgHolmberg solohttps://mlbforlife.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/03/piazza-and-holmberg-in-maryvale.jpgPiazza and Holmberg in Maryvale2013-08-02T08:05:10+00:00monthlyhttps://mlbforlife.com/2013/03/06/wbc-exclusive-q-a-with-italys-ace-john-mariotti/https://mlbforlife.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/03/votto_joey.jpgVotto_JoeyTeam Italy pitcher John Mariotti will face many of his fellow Canadian baseball buddies including Joey Votto.https://mlbforlife.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/03/holmberg-solo.jpgHolmberg soloTeam Italy pitching coach Bill Holmberg was previously an international scout for the Chicago Cubs and currently is the director of the Italian MLB Academy. (Photo by Michele Gallerani/FIBS)https://mlbforlife.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/03/napoli-pizza.jpgNapoli Pizzahttps://mlbforlife.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/03/mike-piazza-in-the-dugout-mg-oldmangagency.jpgMike Piazza in the dugout (MG-Oldmangagency)Team Italy hitting coach Mike Piazza watches the Italians battle a group of Milwaukee Brewers prospects in a WBC warm-up game at Maryvale Stadium in Phoenix, Arizona. 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One of the most amazing beaches I have ever seen."https://mlbforlife.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/12/brandon-barnes.jpgBrandon BarnesFormer Sydney Blue Sox Brandon Barnes made his MLB debut for the 2012 Houston Astros.https://mlbforlife.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/12/barnes2.jpgBrandon Barnes (Sydney Blue Sox)Former Sydney Blue Sox and current Houston Astros outfielder Brandon Barneshttps://mlbforlife.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/12/top401.jpgTop40https://mlbforlife.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/12/barnes1.jpgBrandon Barnes (Sydney Blue Sox)Former Sydney Blue Sox and current Houston Astro Brandon Barneshttps://mlbforlife.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/12/barnes.jpgBrandon Barnes (Sydney Blue Sox)Brandon Barneshttps://mlbforlife.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/12/top40.jpgTop402013-02-02T02:35:41+00:00monthlyhttps://mlbforlife.com/2012/12/04/top-40-americans-in-the-abl-40-dustin-loggins-of-the-canberra-cavalry/https://mlbforlife.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/12/hot-horse.jpghot-horsehttps://mlbforlife.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/12/canberra.pngCanberrahttps://mlbforlife.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/12/dustin-loggins.jpgDUSTIN LOGGINSCanberra Cavalry pitcher Dustin Loggins (Photo courtesy of Ben Southall/SMP Images)https://mlbforlife.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/12/40.jpg402013-01-27T07:44:21+00:00monthlyhttps://mlbforlife.com/2012/12/06/top-40-americans-in-the-abl-39-caleb-cuevas-of-the-sydney-blue-sox/https://mlbforlife.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/12/sydney-blue-sox.pngSydney Blue Soxhttps://mlbforlife.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/12/cuevas-joe-vella.jpgCALEB CUEVASHard-throwing reliever Caleb Cuevas is a welcome addition to the Sydney Blue Sox bullpen. 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photohttps://mlbforlife.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/12/lofgren-scott-powicksmp-images.jpgCHUCK LOFGRENBrisbane Bandits pitcher Chuck Lofgren (Scott Powick / SMP Images)https://mlbforlife.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/12/lofgren-300x168.jpglofgren-300x168https://mlbforlife.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/12/futures-game.jpgFutures GameChuck Lofgren in the 2008 Futures Gamehttps://mlbforlife.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/12/chuck-lofgren-and-garth-brooks.jpgChuck Lofgren and Garth BrooksChuck Lofgren singing with Garth Brooks and his band at the County Music Hall of Fame's Ford Theater in 2010.https://mlbforlife.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/12/american-cowboy.jpgAmerican 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https://mlbforlife.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/01/aberdeen-ironbirds-logo.jpgaberdeen-ironbirds-logo-https://mlbforlife.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/01/2012-european-champions-team-italia.png2012 European Champs Team ItaliaItalia celebrates after defending the 2012 European Championshiphttps://mlbforlife.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/01/john-mariotti1.jpgJohn Mariottihttps://mlbforlife.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/01/john-mariotti.jpgjohn-mariottiIn the 2012 European Championship against the Netherlands, Team Italia winning pitcher John Mariotti limited the Dutch to three hits and one earned run while striking out six2013-01-23T17:17:32+00:00monthlyhttps://mlbforlife.com/2012/12/14/australian-lifestyle-suites-top-40-american-in-the-abl-36-kevin-reese-of-the-melbourne-aces/https://mlbforlife.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/12/reese-and-buzzachero.jpgKevin Reese (Melbourne Aces) and Bubbie Buzzachero (Melbourne Aces)Melbourne Aces' USA imports Kevin Reese and Bubbie Buzzachero (Brett Crockford / 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(AP Photo/Lenny Ignelzi) https://mlbforlife.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/11/ruben-tejada-20122.jpgPittsburgh Pirates v New York MetsRubén Tejada hit .295 as the 2012 Mets shortstop.https://mlbforlife.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/11/ruben-tejada-20121.jpgPittsburgh Pirates v New York Metshttps://mlbforlife.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/11/tejada-2012.jpgtejada 2012https://mlbforlife.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/11/ruben-tejada-2012.jpgPittsburgh Pirates v New York Mets2012-11-11T23:07:04+00:00monthlyhttps://mlbforlife.com/2012/11/06/el-caballo-carlos-lee-returns-to-panama-to-corral-a-victory-for-his-country-in-world-baseball-classic/https://mlbforlife.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/11/lee-wbc.jpgLee WBChttps://mlbforlife.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/11/carlos_lee_slugger_ranch.jpgCarlos_Lee_Slugger_RanchFather Carlos Lee at Slugger's Ranchhttps://mlbforlife.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/11/little-carlos.jpgLittle-CarlosLittle Carlos stands next to prized Brahman at Ganadera Karla Mary in Aguadulce, Panama.https://mlbforlife.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/11/lee-with-kids.jpgLee with kidsCarlos Lee stands with 60 Don Bosco Little Leaguers.https://mlbforlife.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/11/berkman-lee2.jpgLance Berkman, Carlos LeeEx-Houston Astros first baseman Lance Berkman laughs as Panama's Carlos Lee grabs him during a March 2009 exhibition spring training baseball game in Kissimmee, Florida. 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Phillip)https://mlbforlife.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/11/lee-at-roberto-kelly-stadium.jpgLee at Roberto Kelly StadiumCarlos Lee hosts baseball clinics at Panama's Roberto Kelly Stadium.https://mlbforlife.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/11/kelly-lee-beltran1.jpgHouston Astros v San Francisco GiantsCarlos Lee chats with San Francisco Giants First Base Coach Roberto Kelly (manager for Team Panama) and former Giants outfielder Carlos Beltran during an August 2011 game at AT & T Parkhttps://mlbforlife.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/11/kelly-lee-beltran.jpgHouston Astros v San Francisco GiantsCarlos Lee chats with San Francisco Giants First Base Coach Roberto Kelly (manager for Team Panama) and former Giants outfielder Carlos Beltran during an August 2011 game at AT & T Parkwith and https://mlbforlife.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/11/carlos-lee.jpgCarlos LeeCarlos Lee will lead Panama in its battle against Brazil, Nicaragua and Columbia in the World Baseball Classic.https://mlbforlife.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/11/berkman-lee1.jpgLance Berkman, Carlos LeeFormer Houston Astros first baseman Lance Berkman, left, laughs as Panama's Carlos Lee, right, grabs him after hitting a fly ball out during a March 2009 exhibition spring training baseball game in Kissimmee, Florida. (AP Photo/David J. Phillip)2012-11-06T02:24:44+00:00monthlyhttps://mlbforlife.com/2012/11/01/panamas-carlos-chooch-ruiz-ready-for-2013-philadelphia-phillies-and-world-baseball-classic/https://mlbforlife.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/11/chooch-51010.jpgchooch 5:10:10Catcher Carlos Ruiz is greeted by his Phillies teammates after hitting a walk-off home run on May 4, 2010.https://mlbforlife.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/11/mlb-network1.jpgmlb-networkhttps://mlbforlife.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/11/mlb-network.jpgmlb-networkhttps://mlbforlife.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/11/world-baseball-classic-2013.jpgworld-baseball-classic-2013https://mlbforlife.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/11/panama.jpgPANAMAPanamanian flags will be waving during the World Baseball Classic Qualifier on November 15-19 at Rod Carew Stadium in Panama City. 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