Veteran catcher Carlos Ruiz of the Philadelphia Phillies is going to leave Spring Training to join Panama for the World Baseball Classic Qualifier at Rod Carew Stadium in Panama City in March….
Month: February 2016
Przemysław Paluch joins Hamburg Stealers
The Hamburg Stealers of the German Baseball-Bundesliga continue to reinforce their roster for the 2016 season. After Wolfgang Reitter, Jakob Claesson, Jacob Younis and Louis Cohen they are also adding Polish utility…
ISG concludes Winter Clinics with Baseball Coach Clinic in Vancouver
By International Sports Group International Sports Group and BC Baseball in Vancouver, Canada put on a fantastic coaches clinic with over 280 coaches in attendance. The highlight of the weekend was Hall…
Fortitudo Bologna close to agreement with former Major Leaguer Ronny Cedeno
Former Major League infielder Ronny Cedeno is close to an agreement with the Italian Baseball League club Fortitudo Bologna. He is supposedly the replacement for Carlos Colmenares, who doesn’t want to travel…
Thunders Castellana add Krista Jo Menke for 2016 Season in ISL
The Thunders Castellana of the Italian Softball League have signed 21-year-old American pitcher Krista Jo Menke for the 2016 season. She is a graduate of the North Dakota State University and played…
Roy Berrevoets new Manager for HCAW
Roy Berrevoets is the new manager of HCAW in the Dutch Hoofdklasse. The 46-year-old already coached the team in 2007 and 2008. He succeeds Ralph Milliard at the helm, who stepped down…
EBM+ February issue out now
by EBM+ Inside February’s issue of European Baseball Magazine East meets west in Finland and France while Mister-Baseball.com covers the WBC. You’ll find coverage of the latest European baseball news, meet another…
MLB, MLBPA Adopt Slide Rule on Double Plays, Pace of Game Changes
Press Release Major League Baseball A rule governing slides on possible double plays and two additions to the pace of game program have been approved for the 2016 regular season, Major League…
Rovigo withdraws from Italian Softball League
The top baseball and softball leagues in Italy continue to face troubles this winter. After the Godo Knights dropped out of the Italian Baseball League (replaced by Novara) and the fusion of…
Mexican League not likely to allow Players to participate in WBC Qualifier
Team Mexico is facing a couple of question marks in the creation of its roster for the upcoming World Baseball Classic Qualifier in Mexicali. While a sold out crowd is expected, a…
Play Global! returns to Uganda
By Play Global!, www.play-global.org Coaches Pat Doyle and Sam Dempster just wrapped up their trip to Uganda. Over three weeks, these two seasoned baseball coaches worked with teachers, coaches and players. They…
RHP Eric Massingham from Stuttgart Reds to Mainz Athletics
The Mainz Athletics have signed right-handed pitcher Eric Massingham. He is coming from the Stuttgart Reds, where he had celebrated his German Baseball-Bundesliga debut last year. In 13 starts he had an…
Robin Schmich joins Mannheim Tornados in May
The Mannheim Tornados have announced their first acquisition for the 2016 season. Utility man Rob Schmich transfers from the Stuttgart Reds to the Tornados. He played for Stuttgart since 2011 and helped…
Julsan Kamara ends Active Career
20-year-old German outfielder Julsan Kamara has ended his baseball career according to a news article from the Buchbinder Legionaere Regensburg a couple of days ago. He played the past two seasons with…
Euro League Baseball set to start 4-Team 2016 Season
Press Release Euro League Baseball The European Association of Professional Baseball (EAPB) is pleased to announce the definite start of Euro League Baseball (ELB) in 2016. After its foundation in May 2015…
News about Czech Preparations ahead of WBC Qualifier in Mexicali
The preparations for the World Baseball Classic Qualifiers for all European teams are well on their way. However not much has been announced. The Czech Baseball Association (CBA) posted an interview with…
Jadd Schmeltzer replaces Chris Mezger at Solingen Alligators
The Solingen Alligators announced on Tuesday that they have signed right-handed pitcher Jadd Schmeltzer as new starting pitcher for game two each week in the German Baseball-Bundesliga. The 27-year-old is replacing Chris…
Swiss Federation releases Preliminary Softball National Team Roster
The Swiss Baseball and Softball Federation has released a preliminary roster for the Women’s Softball National Team, which will compete in the WBSC Women’s Softball World Championship in Surrey, Canada in July….
Dodgers Prospect uncertain about Participation in WBC Qualifier in Mexicali
19-year-old left-hander Julio Urias, one of the best pitching prospects in all of Baseball, is still uncertain if he will play for Mexico at the upcoming World Baseball Classic Qualifier in Mexicali…
Edwin Rodriguez remains Manager of Puerto Rico for 2017 WBC
The 2013 runner up has started preparations for the upcoming World Baseball Classic. The President of the Puerto Rican Baseball Federation, Dr. Jose Quiles chaired a meeting with manager Edwin Rodriguez and…
Therwil Flyers add Devon Barker, Michael Stowers
The Swiss Nationalliga A club Therwil Flyers have added two new players for the upcoming season. Utility man Michael Stowers is coming from the Czech Extraleague club Eagles Prague to Switzerland, where…
Lucas Dickman returns to Mainz Athletics
Right-handed pitcher Lucas Dickman return to the Mainz Athletics. The 19-year-old played one season with the Buchbinder Legionaere Regensburg in 2015. In 12 games with Regensburg he went 3-1 with two saves…
Wuillians Vasquez cleared to play for Nicaragua in World Baseball Classic Qualifier
32-year-old Venezuelan infielder Wuillians Vasquez apparently got cleared to play for Nicaragua in the upcoming World Baseball Classic Qualifier in Mexicali, Mexico. The former minor leaguer with the New York Yankees has…
William Thorp joins Munich-Haar Disciples
The Munich-Haar Disciples have signed a new catcher. William Thorp joins the club to join duties behind the plate together with Jose Palacios, who will return for a second season. The Canadian…
New Baseball Documentary „Fastball“ narrated by Kevin Costner
Press Release Gravitas Ventures On Thursday, March 24, people in more than 50 Major and Minor League markets will be on deck for one-night-only fan screenings of “Fastball.” This timeless documentary will…