On Thursday Curacao Neptunus Rotterdam announced officially that Ronald Jaarsma is becoming their new manager. Already rumored since a couple days prior to the Holland Series the former third base coach of…
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CEB announces Dates for 2017 Competitions
The Technical Commission of the Confederation of European Baseball (CEB) has announced the dates for the 2017 competition in European Baseball. Three competitions, the U12, U15 and U23 European Championships, already have…
Swedish Academy in Leksand looking to hire Softball Coach
The Swedish Baseball and Softball Academy in Leksand is looking to hire a softball coach. The highschool in Leksand has a program for baseball and softball students. It is a national sports…
Dutch Shortstop Michael Duursma hanging up cleats
Following the announcement of Curacao Neptunus star Raily Legito, another Dutch infielder has announced his retirement after the Holland Series. 38-year-old shortstop Michael Duursma of L&D Amsterdam is ending his career. He…
Key players from Mainz Athletics, Buchbinder Legionaere retiring
Following the conclusion of the German final series between the Mainz Athletics and Buchbinder Legionaere Regensburg a number of key players from both teams have announced their retirement from their active career….
European Players on MLB World Select Team touring US
Major League Baseball selected a worldwide team, called MLB World Select, which is currently touring the United States to showcase their talents for colleges and pro scouts. The tour started in Millington…
European Softball Federation looking for Hosts of 2017/2018 Events
The European Softball Federation is looking for hosts of 2017 and 2018 competitions in European Softball. The ESF is looking for organizers of the following 2017 and 2018 ESF tournaments: X. European…
WBSC announces Women’s Softball Rankings
Press Release World Baseball Softball Confederation LAUSANNE, Switzerland — The World Baseball Softball Confederation today revealed the updated 2016 standings in the Official WBSC Women’s Softball World Rankings, following a reformatting of…
2017 All-Star Game in France awarded to La Rochelle
The 2017 All-Star Game in French Baseball is once again being hosted by La Rochelle. The French Baseball and Softball Federation (FFBS) awarded the ASG for a second straight year to the…
Italian Baseball League with 2 Games each Game Day in 2017
Last weekend the Italian Baseball and Softball Federation (FIBS) with president Riccardo Fraccari and vice president Massimo Fochi invited the seven current IBL teams to a meeting at the CONI center in…
Raily Legito retires from Active Career
After 18 active years the 38-year-old infielder Raily Legito of Curacao Neptunus Rotterdam has ended his playing career following the Holland Series against L&D Amsterdam. He is also the record national team…
Austria names 24-Man Roster for U23 Baseball World Cup #u23worldcup
The Austrian Baseball Federation announced their final roster for the U23 Baseball World Cup in Monterrey, Mexico. 24 players have been selected by the coaching staff of manager Robert Buchelt. It’s going…
Oolders Omaco Sparks Haarlem win Dutch Golden League Softball 2016
Oolders Omaco Sparks Haarlem has won the Dutch Golden League Softball 2016. They beat Terrasvogels 1-0 in the decisive match on Saturday. The winning run was scored in the first extra inning,…
Rouen, Montigny to host 2017 Challenge de France
The French Baseball and Softball Federation (FFBS) has awarded the 2017 Challenge de France to Rouen and Montigny. The league cup of the French Division I will be held from May 25…
Belgian Series: Deurne Spartans repeat as Champion
The Deurne Spartans have won the Belgian Baseball Championship. They won the decisive fifth game of the Belgian Series in dominant fashion 11-0 against the Borgerhout Squirrels. It’s their second straight title…
Holland Series: Curacao Neptunus wins 4th consecutive Title /17th overall
L&D Amsterdam 000 000 300 3 8 3 Curacao Neptunus 000 210 01X 4 10 1 Box score Curacao Neptunus has won the Dutch Hoofdklasse 2016. They defeated L&D Amsterdam 4-3 in…
Swiss Baseball announces Preliminary Rosters for U15, U18 National Teams
The Swiss Baseball and Softball Federation announced preliminary rosters for their U15 and U18 National Teams this week. 20 respective 21 players were selected from which final rosters for preparation tournaments and…
WBSC announces Schedule for U23 Baseball World Cup 2016 Monterrey #u23worldcup
Press Release World Baseball Softball Confederation LAUSANNE, Switzerland — The World Baseball Softball Confederation announced the Official Competition Schedule for the upcoming WBSC U-23 Baseball World Cup® 2016, which opens Friday, 28…
Euro League Baseball will continue to play in 2017
Press Release Euro League Baseball The conclusion of a lot of positive and constructive meetings with clubs and National Federations, made us optimistic about ELB’s future again. The Dutch Federation permits Dutch…
2017 PONY European Championship Sites and Dates
by PONY Baseball and Softball (Washington, Pennsylvania) The Eagles Praha Baseball Softball Club from Prague, Czech Republic will host the 2017 European PONY Zone Tournament from April 13-16, 2017. There will be…
VI International Baseball Tournament “Cup of Brest-2016”
By Brest Zubrs 29 September – 2 October 2016. in the city of Brest was held VI International Baseball Tournament U-12 (2004 and younger) at the Brest City Executive Committee Chairman of…
NBL veteran Grant Delzoppo claims first batting title, while Francisco Gonzalez defends two-way award
Press Release Project Cobb Grant Delzoppo made his National Baseball League debut in 1995. Playing for the London Warriors, he had just five at-bats that year, picking up a solitary hit. After…
Renny Duarte takes over as Manager of Novara
39-year-old Venezuelan Renny Duarte is taking over as manager of Novara. This year he worked as bench coach for Tommasin Padua and as pitching coach for the Spanish National Team. Baseball.it reported…
Belgian Series: Deurne Spartans, Borgerhout Squirrels tied 2-2 after 4 Games
The Belgian Series remains tied after the second weekend of the best-of-five final series in the Belgian First Division. The Borgerhout Squirrels edged out the Deurne Spartans 4-3 in game three on…
Video: Together we can change the Baseball
[youtube L57zX2lRGV4 520] The Globalization of Baseball: Baseball is much more than a sport. It is a tradition, passed down from generations. Baseball is no longer America’s sport; now, it belongs to…