According to a report by GrandeSlam.net, ASD Rimini is talking to Jairo Ramos about a contract for the 2016 season. Due to the fact that Alexander Romero probably won’t return to Italy…
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Former Major League RHP Jose Ascanio joins Fortitudo Bologna for 2016 Season
Fortitudo Bologna has signed former Major Leaguer Jose Ascanio as pitcher for the 2016 season. The 30-year-old Venezuelan pitched for the Atlanta Braves, Chicago Cubs and Pittsburgh Pirates in the big leagues…
Tom Gillespie new Head Coach of German U18 National Team
The German Baseball and Softball Federation (DBV) announced on Monday that 37-year-old Tom Gillespie takes over as new head coach for the U18 National Team. The American, who is living in Hamburg,…
Online Petition launched to save Baseball Fields in Athens, Greece
Since the 2004 Olympic Games in Athens, the Greek capital had been blessed with a couple of wonderful baseball and softball facilities. However since then it also is a struggle to maintain…
Regular season concluded in Australian Baseball League
The regular season in the Australian Baseball League ended this past weekend. Since Thursday the playoffs had been set with the Brisbane Bandits directly advancing to the championship series as regular season…
Juan Carlos Sulbaran receives Invitation to MLB Spring Training of St. Louis Cardinals
26-year-old right-handed pitcher Juan Carlos Sulbaran has received a non-roster invitation to Major League Spring Training of the St. Louis Cardinals. He had signed a minor league contract with the Cards in…
Kalian Sams signs with Mexican Club Delfines del Carmen
29-year-old Dutch national team outfielder Kalian Sams has found a new home in professional baseball. After playing one season with the Quebec Capitales in the CanAm League he will join the Delfines…
Clayton Carson new Manager in Novara
Novara, which returns to the Italian Baseball League for the 2016 season after the Godo Knights dropped out, have announced their coaching staff. Clayton Carson will be their new manager. The Californian…
Playoffs set in Australian Baseball League
The playoffs in the Australian Baseball League for the 2015/2016 season are set. The Brisbane Bandits clinched their spot and home field advantage in the Championship Series with a 5-2 win over…
Curt Smith returns to Lincoln Saltdogs
Dutch national teamer Curt Smith is returning to the Lincoln Saltdogs of the Independent American Association. The 29-year-old played his third season for Lincoln in 2015, batting .294/.358/.492 in 87 games. The…
ISG/DBV Convention 2016: Schedules released for Baseball and Softball Clinics
From January 29 to 31 the annual ISG/DBV Convention will be held at the Ahorn-Sportpark facility in Paderborn, Germany. From Friday to Sunday a Baseball Coaches Clinic and from Saturday to Sunday…
Greg Frady to be inducted into German Baseball Hall of Fame
The German Baseball and Softball Federation (DBV) will induct a new member into the German Baseball and Softball Hall of Fame (HOF) this summer. At the 2016 Bundesliga All Star Game 2016…
Armando Aguiar continues to coach Old Parma in Italian Softball League
Italian Softball League club Old Parma Taurus is going to have the same manager as last year. The executive board of the club extended the contract with Armando Aguiar for another season….
Play Global! ABCA reception heats up
By Play Global!, www.play-global.org On a chilly evening in Nashville, Play Global generated a lot of heat during its reception at the America Baseball Coaches’ Association convention. Executive Director Tom Gillespie and…
Jose Flores leaves Nettuno 2 for Rimini in IBL
Venezuelan infielder Jose Flores will transfer from Angel Service Nettuno 2 to ASD Rimini for the 2016 season. The current player of Aguilas del Zulia in the Venezuelan Winter League batted .284/.452/.411…
Yorfrank Lopez to suit up for Tenerife Marlins in 2016
25-year-old right-hander Yorfrank Lopez is joining the Tenerife Marlins in the Spanish Division de Honor for the 2016 season. The Venezuelan spent six seasons in the Detroit Tigers farm system between 2009…
Shortstop Carlos Colmenares to join Fortitudo Bologna for 2016 Season
29-year-old Venezuelan shortstop Carlos Colmenares is going to join Fortitudo Bologna for the 2016 season in the Italian Baseball League. He is a former Minor Leaguer, who played five seasons of affiliated…
Play Global! Coaches Pat Doyle and Sam Dempster in Uganda
by Play Global!, www.play-global.org Play Global sent two expert coaches to Uganda this month. They will focus on training baseball coaches and players in seven locations over three weeks. Sam Dempster and…
Ron Frazier new Headcoach for Solingen Alligators
The Solingen Alligators announced on Sunday that Ron Frazier is taking over as head coach of the German Baseball-Bundesliga club. The 51-year-old American is succeeding Norman Eberhardt, who led Solingen to their…
Pre-Trial Settlement could deliver Price Cut for MLB.TV
On Tuesday a settlement was reached between Major League Baseball, Comcast and Direct TV and a group of fans, which sued MLB and its partners that they violated federal antitrust law with…
Alberto D’Auria to manage Nettuno in Italian Baseball League in 2016
Nettuno has a new manager for the 2016 season in the Italian Baseball League. 49-year-old Alberto D’Auria is going to coach the team, which was newly formed after the fusion of Nettuno…
CBS Sant Boi’s Marc Carillo retired from active Career
One of the best Spanish players of the last decade retired at the end of the 2015 season, as announced on Facebook by his club CBS Sant Boi. Third baseman Marc Carillo…
Larry Castro new Manager of Saronno in Italian Softball League
The Italian Softball League team Saronno has a new manager. Venezuelan Larry Castro is scheduled to arrive this Tuesday to start preparations for the 2016 season. He has a degree in physical…
Sharlon Schoop back with Baltimore Orioles
The Baltimore Orioles are bringing back Dutch infielder Sharlon Schoop. The 28-year-old from Willemstad, Curacao will enter his 11th season in affiliated minor league ball in 2016. He started his professional career…
Talent Team Holland wins Indoor Softball Cup in Schiedam
The Talent Team Holland has won the 16th edition of the Indoor Softball Cup in Schiedam, Netherlands. The team went undefeated in the three-day tournament and won the final against Roef by…