Team Israel has announced its coaching staff for the 2017 World Baseball Classic. Jerry Weinstein returns as manager, supported by bench coach Tom Gamboa, third base coach Jerry Narron, first base coach…
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ESF renames Competitions
By European Softball Federation, www.europeansoftball.org You may have noticed something new, looking at our 2017 calendar. As a part of the process where the ESF is trying to become more media-friendly and more…
WADA releases Testing Figures in Baseball of 2015 Season
The Confederation of European Baseball (CEB) has released baseball testing figures courtesy from the World Anti-Doping Agency (WADA) for 2015. A total of 1,538 samples were collected and analyzed according to the…
Promoted Roef! adding three Dutch Junior National Team Players
Roef! is promoting to the Dutch Golden League Softball for the 2017 season. They have added three Dutch junior national team players to its roster. Manoa Weijgertse, Isa Los and Manon van…
Venezuela refutes Reports that Manager Omar Vizquel is dismissed
The Venezuelan Baseball Federation used twitter to refute reports from various media outlets that Omar Vizquel has been dismissed as manager of Team Venezuela at the 2017 World Baseball Classic. It was…
Dellin Betances not pitching for USA, but Dominican Republic in WBC
A couple of days ago it was known that Dellin Betances, currently the closer of the New York Yankees, has agreed to participate in the 2017 World Baseball Classic. But even though…
Tex Town Tigers add Kimberly Zehnder, Olivia Hornstein for 2017 Season
The Tex Town Tigers have added Kimberly Zehnder and Olivia Hornstein for the 2017 season in the Dutch Golden League softball. Middle infielder Zehnder is coming from the Swiss Nationalliga A club…
Future of World Baseball Classic beyond 2017 in doubt
A tweet is stirring up some waves in media based in the United States, putting the future of the World Baseball Classic in doubt. ESPN’s Christian Moreno is citing multiple sources that…
Gerry Perez elected as new President of British Baseball Federation
By British Baseball Federation, www.britishbaseball.org The Annual General Meeting (AGM) of the British Baseball Federation (BBF) took place in Leicester on Saturday 26 November, attended by member clubs, lifetime members, representatives from…
Australian Baseball League: Max MacNabb, Robbie Perkins Players of Week 2
Press Release Australian Baseball League The Adelaide Bite, proudly presented by SA Power Networks and Canberra Elite Cavalry came away from Round 2 with series wins over their opponents, led by several…
Dates Announced for the 2017 Little League World Series Tournaments
Press Release Little League The official dates for the 2017 Little League® World Series Tournaments were approved on Friday, Nov. 11, at the annual fall meeting of the Little League International Board…
Femke van Dusschooten returns to Softball Field, joins DSS
30-year-old right-handed pitcher Femke van Dusschoten is returning to the Dutch Golden League Softball. The Dutch national team player is joining DSS for the upcoming season. The former player of Terrasvogels didn’t…
CEB/ISG First Baseball Certification Courses in Europe
Press Release International Sports Group ISG International Sports Group and CEB European Baseball Federation heading up by Vice President and former USA Baseball National Team Coach Peter Caliendo and CEB instructors. We…
Australian Baseball League: Roundup Week 2 of 2016/2017 Season
Press Release Australian Baseball League SYDNEY, NSW — Two rounds of the 2016/17 Australian Baseball League season are in the books, and a not-unexpected pattern has emerged: home is where the wins…
Andrea Marcon new President of Italian Baseball and Softball Federation
Andrea Marcon is new president of the Italian Baseball and Softball Federation (FIBS). He is succeeding Riccardo Fraccari as FIBS President, who now will solely focus on his role as president of…
EBCA with new Executive Board
by EBCA At the 13th annual convention, the European Baseball Coaches Association (EBCA) has designated his new Executive Committee. EBCA members are Georg Apfelbaum, Tom O’Connell, Ingo Gottwald, Christophe Dassy, Christian Teusch,…
Tommasin Padua signs Carlos Perdomo, Elia Marinig for 2017 Season
Tommasin Padua has signed infielder Carlos Perdomo and catcher Elia Marinig for the 2017 season in the Italian Baseball League. Perdomo is a 26-year-old Venezuelan, who played up to Double-A for the…
ESF establishes U16 Men’s European Softball Championship
By European Softball Federation The ESF executive council approved establishment of a new European Championship in fastpitch softball for men’s youth category – for under-16-years-old boys. U-16 Men’s European Championship will be…
Five European Umpires nominated for 2017 World Baseball Classic
A record-five European umpires have been nominated for the 2017 World Baseball Classic. Winfried Berkvens (Netherlands) and Michael Ulloa (Spain) will be send to Jalisco, Mexico for first-round play, Jens Waider (Germany)…
WBSC welcomes ground-breaking on House of Switzerland Baseball Legacy Project in Brazil
Press Release World Baseball Softball Confederation LAUSANNE, Switzerland — World Baseball Softball Confederation President Riccardo Fraccari welcomed news that the House of Switzerland — a project under the Swiss Department of Foreign…
Roger Bernadina to play for KIA Tigers in 2017 Season
MLB Trade Rumors reported this week that former MLB outfielder Roger Bernadina is going to Korea. He has signed a contract with the KIA Tigers. The 32-year-old last played for the New…
Chris Garia next Dutch National Teamer to play for Lincoln Saltdogs
The Independent League club Lincoln Saltdogs should consider a name change. After Curt Smith, Dashenko Ricardo and Randolph Oduber they have signed a fourth Dutch national team player. Outfielder Chris Garia was…
Venezuela sets Starting Rotation for 2017 World Baseball Classic
While other teams still trying to find players, Venezuela already has set their starting rotation for the 2017 World Baseball Classic. Manager Omar Vizquel announced to the press that Felix Hernandez, Carlos…
Novara adds Catcher Luis Alvarez from Padua
Novara is adding a new catcher for the 2017 season in the Italian Baseball League. Luis Alvarez is coming from Tommasin Padua to Novara, following new manager Renny Duarte. Alvarez is a…
Team Europe starts in Asia Baseball Winter League
Team Europe is starting into their second season in the Asia Baseball Winter League in Taiwan. First opponent will be the selection from the Korea Baseball Organisation. A number of games will…