During their annual press Christmas meeting Unipol Bologna announced that they have signed Jose Flores as replacement for Ronny Cedeno. The middle infielder is coming from Rimini to Emilia Romagna. The 29-year-old…
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Martin Helmig becomes General Manager with Mannheim Tornados
The Mannheim Tornados announced this past weekend that Martin Helmig is becoming their new general manager for the 2017 season in the German Baseball-Bundesliga. He already worked together with new head coach…
Novara adds Brent Buffa, Giulio Monello, Jeremy Castro
Novara continues to revamps its roster for the 2017 season in the Italian Baseball League. On Monday it was revealed that they are adding Brent Buffa, Giulio Monello and Jeremy Castro to…
Australian Baseball League: Roundup of Week 5 of 2016/2017 Season
Press release Australian Baseball League SYDNEY, NSW — With the 2016/17 Australian Baseball League season halfway done, the Jet Couriers Melbourne Aces to pull away with a commanding four-game lead at the…
Nepal staging first-ever National Baseball Championship as global growth of baseball-softball continues
Press Release World Baseball Softball Confederation LAUSANNE, Switzerland — The World Baseball Softball Confederation has welcomed and applauded the historic launch of the first-ever Nepal Baseball Championship, which opened today at the…
LHP Carlos Rodriguez signs with Padule
Padule, which is expected to enter the Italian Baseball League in 2017, has signed left-handed pitcher Carlos Rodriguez. The 21-year-old Venezuelan is coming from Macerata to Padule. He pitched in the Serie…
Team Europe concludes Asia Baseball Winter League with 4 Wins in 2016
Team Europe showed a much improved performance at the Asia Baseball Winter League in Taiwan compared to their first appearance last year. Competing against selections from the professional leagues in Japan, South…
Ticket sale launched / Partners, Branding revealed for WBSC U18 Baseball World Cup 2017 #u18worldcup
Press Release World Baseball Softball Confederation LAUSANNE, Switzerland — The World Baseball Softball Confederation unveiled the launch of the first phase of ticket sales, 10 regional partners and the Official Look for…
CEB/ISG Coaches Certification Course Croatia
by International Sports Group Confederation of European Baseball (CEB) and the International Sports Group complete the first Level 1 baseball coach’s certification course in Karlovac,Croatia. Headed up by Peter Caliendo, VP of…
Honkbalweek Haarlem will not return in 2018
Organizers of the Honkbalweek Haarlem have announced that they will stop organizing the bi-annual international baseball tournament. The 29th edition would have been played in 2018. Organizers cite financial problems as main…
Texas Rangers try to block 4 Players from World Baseball Classic
The Texas Rangers are looking to block the participation of four of their players at the 2017 World Baseball Classic. They have asked WBC, Inc. to deny approval for catcher Robinson Chirinos,…
Australian Baseball League: Preview Week 5 of 2016/2017 Season
Press Release Australian Baseball League The final round of fresh matchups highlights the final first-half round of the 2016/17 Australian Baseball League season. As the summer weather heats up, the Jet Couriers…
Mets Players Michael Conforto, Brandon Nimmo on Italy’s Preliminary Roster
According to beat writer Anthony DiComo New York Mets players Michael Conforto and Brandon Nimmo have been added to the preliminary roster of Team Italy for the 2017 World Baseball Classic. Italy…
Saarlouis Hornets add Catcher Carlos David Figueredo
The Saarlouis Hornets are returning to the German Baseball-Bundesliga next season. They have now announced their first acquisition with Venezuelan catcher Carlos David Figueredo. The 23-year-old played in Italy the past few…
Australian Baseball League All-Star Game Rosters revealed
The Australian Baseball League has announced the rosters for this year’s All-Star Game on December 22 in Melbourne. A World selection is going to take on the Australian Baseball National Team. The…
Japan beats Korea to claim Asian U12 Championship, qualify for #U12WorldCup
Press Release World Baseball Softball Confederation ZHONGSHAN (CHN) — Top-ranked Japan defeated world No. 3 Republic of Korea, 4-1, in the final of the IX Asia U-12 Baseball Championship 2016 today, while…
Video of MLB African Elite Camp in Johannesburg
Your browser does not support iframes. Major League Baseball is concluding its annual MLB African Elite Camp in South Africa this week.
Kenley Jansen signs $ 80 Million Extension with Los Angeles Dodgers
Team Netherlands closer Kenley Jansen remains with the Los Angeles Dodgers. The 29-year-old right-hander is signing a new five-year deal over $ 80 million to stay at Chavez Ravine. The Washington Nationals…
Australian Baseball League: Roundup of Week 4 of 2016/2017 Season
Press Release Australian Baseball League Round 4 of the 2016/17 Australian Baseball League season saw the Jet Couriers Melbourne Aces train continue to roll, the SA Power Networks Adelaide Bite handle the…
International Coaches Reception at ABCA Convention in Anaheim
All international coaches attending the convention should not miss this! There will be three short presentations (30 min. each): Kyle Boddy of Driveline Baseball will talk about using weighted balls in pitching…
Sharnol Adriana to be Assistant Coach at Texas Rangers Single-A Affiliate
46-year-old Dutch national team player Sharnol Adriana is continuing to coach in affiliated minor league ball. After spending the 2016 season with the Texas Rangers affiliate he was assigned to the Single-A…
Buchbinder Legionaere add Paco Garcia to Coaching Staff
The Buchbinder Legionaere Regensburg announced on Thursday that they have added former player and coach Paco Garcia to the coaching staff. The 44-year-old American, who is living in Regensburg, was the head…
USA Baseball to Host Cuba in Sixth Annual International Friendship Series
Press Release USA Baseball DURHAM, N.C. – USA Baseball announced on Thursday that it will host the Cuban National Team in the sixth annual friendship series between the two international baseball powers…
Five European players to International Power Showcase in Miami
Three players from the Netherlands, one from France and one from Germany have been selected to participate in the annual International Power Showcase at Marlins Park in Miami, Florida. Once started as…
WBSC welcomes IOC approval of Yokohama Stadium for #Tokyo2020
Press Release World Baseball Softball Confederation LAUSANNE, Switzerland — The World Baseball Softball Confederation (WBSC) welcomed the decision of the International Olympic Committee (IOC) to approve the Tokyo 2020 venue proposal, which…