Tag Archives: Italian Baseball League

Teahen Italian Leader in Walks, Owens and Bermudez Star

Over the winter, we broke the news that Mark Teahen was coming out of retirement to play in Italy  (link), and over the course of the season, we have offered regular updates of his season with Padova (link). Teahen, though, … Continue reading

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Teahen Leads IBL in Walks as Season Concludes

Tommasin Padova finished its season with a two-game sweep at the hands of Angel Service Nettuno, which finished three games behind Italian Baseball League leaders Fortitudo Bologna 1953. Former major leaguer Mark Teahen finished on a high note, hitting a … Continue reading

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The Week in International Baseball (30 July – 5 August)

It has been another busy week here at Extra Innings, and for those who have not subscribed to the site, we thought a run-down of the news we covered might come in handy. As usual, our news came from all … Continue reading

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Paduans Split, Teahen’s Walk Streak Ends

Tommasin Padova broke its six-game losing streak in a weekend split with Parmaclima Parma thanks to 9 2/3 shutout innings from its bullpen, but former Kansas City Royal Mark Teahen’s streak of free passes ended at 10 games. The Paduans … Continue reading

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Globetrotting Lansford Signs with Bologna

Earlier this week, UnipolSai Bologna bid farewell to one of the Italian Baseball League’s best pitchers, Rudy Owens. Today, the club announced it is replacing Owens with fellow American hurler Jared Lansford. Lansford is a former Oakland Athletics’ prospect who … Continue reading

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Owens’ University Commitment Leaves Bologna Missing an Ace

After a superb run in the Italian Baseball League, former Pirates’ top prospect Rudy Owens has ended his season to return to university. Owens, only 29, earned a cup of coffee in 2014 and was in his first campaign in … Continue reading

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Padua Bests Former Big Leaguer, Splits Series

Tommasin Padova pulled off one of the biggest upsets of the Italian Baseball League season as they survived former top MLB Prospect Rudy Owens to beat UnipolSai Bologna on Friday night, 2-1. The Paduans went down 10-1 the following day, but … Continue reading

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Padua on Winning Run as Teahen’s Tepid Season Continues

As the Italian Baseball League season progresses, Mark Teahen finds himself still mired a slump, but his Tommasin Padova club has suddenly righted the ship, receiving stellar pitching after two months of underperformance. The Paduans are currently riding a three-game … Continue reading

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Teahen Hits First Italian Homer; Awaits Breakout

Mark Teahen hit his first home run in the Italian Baseball League, but struggled in three other June games as his Padua club won only one of four games in the past fortnight. Teahen’s roundtripper came in a 6-2 loss … Continue reading

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Padua Swept; Teahen Drives in Both Game Two Runs

Tommasin Padova lost a rollercoaster in the Friday series opener to T&A San Marino, 8-6, before dropping a 5-2 decision a day later. Though he was only 2-for-9 over the weekend, Mark Teahen drove home both runs in Saturday’s game, … Continue reading

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