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…
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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…
World Baseball Classic Inc. grants MP & Silva Media Distribution Rights for 2017 World Baseball Classic
Press Release Major League Baseball MP & Silva, a leading international media rights agency, has been granted the global media distribution rights for all games of the 2017 World Baseball Classic and…
World Baseball Hall of Fame announces 2015 International Player of the Year, 6 New Inductees
Press Release World Baseball Hall of Fame TORONTO, February 22, 2016: The World Baseball Hall of Fame today is honored to announce its annual awards and its six 2016 inductees, the third…
Czech Coaching Staff for World Baseball Classic Qualifier revealed
By Ján Jabrocký, www.milujeme-baseball.cz The Czech Baseball Association announced the coaching staff for the upcoming World Baseball Classic Qualifier in Mexico. The head coach remains Mike Griffin. Griffin begins his fourth season…
Kathy Coyle new Head Coach of Swiss Softball National Team
The Swiss Baseball and Softball Federation (SBSF) announced on Sunday that Kathy Coyle is taking over the role as head coach of the Swiss Softball National Team. She is succeeding Jerome Mueller…
Blake Hassebrock and Jan Tomek join Buchbinder Legionaere Regensburg
The Buchbinder Legionaere Regensburg announced two new acquisitions for the 2017 season in the German Baseball-Bundesliga. Blake Hassebrock and Jan Tomek reinforce the pitching staff after Gianny Fracchiolla, Wolfgang Reitter and Lucas…
New Logo, Nations unveiled for LG Presents WBSC Women’s Baseball World Cup 2016 Gijang (KOR)
Press Release World Baseball Softball Confederation LAUSANNE, Switzerland — The World Baseball Softball Confederation (WBSC) today unveiled the new official visual identity of the Women’s Baseball World Cup, the pinnacle platform and…
Baseball Tournament for Finkstonball 2016 is set
The organizers of the Baseball and Softball Tournament Finkstonball (May 13 to 16 in Attnang-Puchheim, Austria) have announced the lineup for the baseball tournament. Eight teams will compete for the trophy. Attnang-Puchheim…
Ricardo Hernandez leaves Vaessen Pioniers for ASD Rimini
Left-handed pitcher Ricardo Hernandez has left the Dutch Hoofdklasse club Vaessen Pioniers to join the Italian Baseball League champion ASD Rimini for the 2016 season. The Venezuelan southpaw with Spanish passport already…
Netherlands, France, Germany, International Stars participate in 2016 Yoshida Challenge
The French Baseball and Softball Federation (FFBS) has announced the participants for the 2016 Yoshida Challenge. The second edition of the France International Baseball Tournament will be played from August 31 to…
Venezuela names Omar Vizquel Manager of World Baseball Classic Team
After a month long selection process with more than 10 candidates, Venezuela has found a new manager for its World Baseball Classic team. Detroit Tigers first base coach and former shortstop wizard…
France announces Coaching Staff for WBC Qualifier in Panama
France is the second European team after Spain to announce its coaching staff for the World Baseball Classic Qualifier in Panama City next month. As expected former Major League standout closer Eric…
Munich-Haar Disciples find replacement for Gabe Sandersius
The Munich-Haar Disciples have found a replacement for Gabe Sandersius. The 25-year-old DJ Jauss is coming from the Gauting Indians to the local rival. The right-hander is also taking over as marketing…
Andrew Medeiros, Mike Taylor to play for Rouen Huskies in 2016
The Rouen Huskies of the French Elite League recently signed two members of the International Baseball Community website for 2016. Catcher Andrew Medeiros, a Westfield State University grad, has built a reputation…
ESF makes Draws for U22 and U19 Women’s, Men’s European Championships
During the annual ESF Congress on Saturday, the European Softball Federation (ESF) also made the draws for the U19 and U22 Women’s Fastpitch European Championships and the Men’s Fastpitch European Championships. These…
Hamburg Stealers sign Pitcher Luis Cohen
The Hamburg Stealers have signed a new foreign pitcher for game two each game day. The 24-year-old Californian right-hander Louis Cohen joins the club as third new pitcher after Jakob Claesson and…
Australia, Chinese Taipei and Curacao for Honkbal Week Haarlem announced
The organizers of the Honkbal Week Haarlem have announced three more participating teams for the 2016 edition. Australia, Curacao and Chinese Taipei join the Netherlands and Japan for the biannual international baseball…
CEB announces “Baseball, popular in Europe” Campaign
Press Release Confederation of European Baseball Today, Baseball Europe launched its Strategic Plan, which envisages the sport becoming even more popular in Europe. Later this year, the International Olympic Committee will decide…
Schedule for 2016 Season in French Division I released
The French Baseball and Softball Federation (FFBS) has released the schedule for the 2016 season in the French Division I. Eight teams will compete for the championship, which was won by the…
Swiss Champion Zurich Barracudas receive ceremonial championship rings
by Harry Wischnewski On Saturday, February 13 2016 the 2015 Swiss NLA champions have received their ceremonial championship rings during a special gala event held in Schleinikon, Zurich. In front of friends,…
Jair Jurrjens signs with CPBL’s Uni-President 7-Eleven Lions
Dutch right-handed pitcher Jair Jurrjens is continuing his professional baseball career in Taiwan. According to Honkbalsite.com he has signed with the Uni-President 7-Eleven Lions of the Chinese Professional Baseball League (CPBL). He…
Max Kepler ranked 30th in Baseball America’s Top 100 Prospects
Baseball America released its annual Top 100 Prospect list. For the first time since a couple of years a European player has been ranked as well. Outfielder Max Kepler of the Minnesota…
Joint CEB-ESF Congress held in Hoofddorp, Netherlands last weekend
By Confederation of European Baseball The Confederation of European Baseball (CEB) held its annual congress as part of the joint CEB/ESF Congress in Hoofddorp, Netherlands on Saturday, February 13. 29 of the…
New Pitcher, Infielders for Cologne Cardinals
The Cologne Cardinals have announced more additions to their roster for the 2016 season. After Alex Carter and Jack Shannon they added another pitcher and two infielders. 23-year-old right-hander Mitchell Renz has…