Major League Baseball’s superstars Bryce Harper (Washington Nationals) and Mike Trout (Los Angeles Angels) are currently not on the list of Team USA for the 2017 World Baseball Classic. According to Joel…
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Mexico announces Roster for Exhibition in Japan
Prior to the Japan-Netherlands matchups at the Tokyo Dome Samurai Japan is hosting Mexico for two exhibition games in Tokyo. The Mexican Baseball Federation now has revealed the roster for the two-game…
Niccolo Loardi, Nathanael Batista De Jesus join Novara Baseball for 2017 Season
Novara Baseball announced that they have signed pitcher/outfielder Niccolo Loardi and infielder Nathanael Batista De Jesus for the 2017 season in the Italian Baseball League. Loardi played in the IBL for Parma…
Chicago Cubs win first World Series in 108 Years
[youtube yhVeCLU_Sdo 520] After 108 years the Chicago Cubs have won Major League Baseball’s World Series. In a thrilling game seven on Wednesday they edged out the Cleveland Indians 8-7 in ten…
Arrivals, Departures for 2017 Season in Dutch Hoofdklasse revealed
Until the end of the month players in the Netherlands had the opportunity to change clubs. As usual in the Dutch Hoofdklasse there have been plenty of transactions. An overview: Curacao Neptunus…
Nick Nosti joins Unipol Bologna for 2017 Season
Italian American outfielder Nick Nosti is returning to Unipol Bologna for the 2017 season. The 31-year-old came to Italy in 2013 playing for Rovigo, then joined Bologna to make his Italian Baseball…
Kenley Jansen wins NL Reliever of the Year Award
Kenley Jansen of the Los Angeles was named recipient of the Trevor Hoffman Award for the best reliever in the National League. He collected a career high 47 saves with an ERA…
Dashenko Ricardo, Randolph Oduber sign with Lincoln Saltdogs
Dashenko Ricardo and Randolph Oduber are leaving the Dutch Hoofdklasse and will join the Lincoln Saltdogs of the independent Frontier League. They are joining the previous club of Curt Smith and Shairon…
WBSC U23 Baseball World Cup concludes First Round #u23worldcup
The WBSC U23 Baseball World Cup in Monterrey concluded its first round on Tuesday. Panama and Japan are the dominating teams during the preliminary phase, reaching the Super Round Robin with perfect…
Kinheim withdraws from Dutch Hoofdklasse
Kinheim shocked Dutch Baseball on Monday when they announced through a press release that they are withdrawing from the Dutch Hoofdklasse. As main reason they cite player departures and the non-ability to…
Austria set for historic debut at WBSC U23 Baseball World Cup in Monterrey #u23worldcup
Press Release Austrian Baseball Federation On Friday the 28th of October the Austrian U-23 National Team will make its debut at the I. WBSC U-23 Baseball World Cup 2016 in Monterrey (MEX)…
Ty Eriksen leaves Munich to become Coach of Pickles UVV
International Stars manager Ty Eriksen is leaving the Munich-Haar Disciples after nine seasons and is joining Pickles UVV in the Dutch Hoofdklasse as their new head coach. The 32-year-old Oregon native is…
WBSC U23 Baseball World Cup starts on Friday #u23worldcup
From Friday, October 28 to Sunday, November 6 the WBSC U23 Baseball World Cup in Monterrey, Mexico will be played. 12 teams have been qualified. Austria and the Czech Republic will represent…
KNBSB announces Dutch Roster for Japan Trip
The Royal Dutch Baseball and Softball Association (KNBSB) released their official roster for their two-game exhibition series against Samurai Japan at the Tokyo Dome on November 12 and 13 (Tickets). Manager Hensley…
EBCA Convention 2016 – Meet the Speakers – Nick Davis
The 2016 EBCA Convention will be held in Mulhouse, France from November 11 to 13. Registration info can be found at www.baseball-in-europe.com. Meet the Speakers – Nick Davis Nick Davis – Milwaukee…
Europe again will field Team in Asia Winter Baseball League
For a second straight year a selection of European players will compete in the Asia Winter Baseball League. Chris Kabout and Honkbalsite.com confirm Europe’s return to Taiwan. The roster hasn’t been announced…
Yomel Rivera returns to Parma
Baseball.it reports that another player from Rimini is leaving the Pirates to return to Parma. Italian national team pitcher Yomel Rivera is following Stefano Desimoni on the path from Parma to Rimini…
Dodgers Outfielder Yasiel Puig looking to play for Mexico in 2017 World Baseball Classic
Los Angeles Dodgers outfielder Yasiel Puig who defected from Cuba to pursue a career in Major League Baseball is looking to play for Mexico in next year’s World Baseball Classic. After his…
European Softball Federation names new Director of Umpires
Press Release European Softball Federation Andrea Marcon has resigned his position as ESF Director of Umpires after five years of dedicated work, and the ESF has decided to split the role into…
WBSC welcomes partnership with Olympic Channel to promote Baseball, Softball
Press release World Baseball Softball Confederation LAUSANNE, Switzerland — The World Baseball Softball Confederation today welcomed an announcement by the Olympic Channel that baseball and softball will have a presence on the…
Australian Baseball League reveals Streaming Schedule for upcoming Season
By Australian Baseball League SYDNEY – With Opening Day of the 2016/17 season fast approaching, the Australian Baseball League (ABL) is proud to announce the streaming schedule for this year, along with…
21st Catalonian International Baseball Tournament in Barcelona
From Friday, October 28 to Sunday, October 30 Barcelona, Spain is playing host to the 21st Catalonian International Baseball Tournament. Four teams will participate, two from Catalonia, one from Germany and one…
EBCA Convention 2016 – Meet the Speakers – Jeff Krushell
The 2016 EBCA Convention will be held in Mulhouse, France from November 11 to 13. Registration info can be found at www.baseball-in-europe.com. Meet the Speakers – Jeff Krushell Jeff Krushell – MLBI…
Team Austria prepares against LMB Academy Tigres
Press Release Austrian Baseball Federation In four days, Austria will give its historical debut at the I. WBSC U-23 Baseball World Cup, taking place from October the 28th to November 6th 2016…
Chicago Cubs, Cleveland Indians square off in MLB World Series
[youtube _7ejrUUOpZw 520] This past weekend the Chicago Cubs joined the Cleveland Indians in Major League Baseball’s World Series. For the Cubs it’s the first trip to the championship series (best of…