By British Baseball Federation, www.britishbaseball.org The British Baseball Federation has announced that the official game ball for all adult leagues for the 2015-2017 seasons will be the Baden 3B Perfection, supplied by…
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Markus Solbach wins 5th Game in Australian Baseball League
After being winless since the end of November, German right-handed pitcher Markus Solbach picked up his fifth “W” on January 8, when his Sydney Blue Sox beat the Melbourne Aces. He issued…
Yurendell de Caster wins Batting Title in Nicaraguan Winter League
Yurendell de Caster has won the batting title in the Nicaraguan Winter League. He batted .368 in 33 games for defending champion Gigantes de Rivas. He already had won the batting title…
Shawn Zarraga receives Invitation to Major League Spring Training
25-year-old catcher Shawn Zarraga, who won the European Championship with the Netherlands last September, has received an invitation to Major League Spring Training by the Los Angeles Dodgers according to a report…
Alex Liddi joins Kansas City Royals Organization
Italian third baseman Alex Liddi, the first player from the MLB European Academy to reach Major League Baseball, has signed a minor league contract with the Kansas City Royals according to FIBS.it….
Rosters for Collegiate Baseball League Europe 2015 shaping up
By Collegiate Baseball League Europe, www.cble.org The new year has begun and with the 2015 season in sight, CBLE has started to discuss the provisional team rosters with the Head Coaches. As of…
USA Baseball names 18U National Team Coaching Staff
Press Release USA Baseball DURHAM, N.C. — USA Baseball named its 2015 18U National Team coaching staff Thursday, led by Barbe (La.) High School head coach, Glenn Cecchini. Cecchini, a veteran of…
FIBS publishes Program for Italian Coach Convention
The Italian Baseball and Softball Federation (FIBS) has published the program for the Italian Coach Convention, which will take place from January 16 to 18 in Bologna, Italy. Ron Washington, Pete Caliendo,…
Mara Papucci joins Labadini Collecchio
Right-handed pitcher Mara Papucci is joining Labadini Collecchio for the 2015 season in the Italian Softball League. She is leaving Fiorini Forli after four years to join the club in the Parma…
Minh Vallon of Rouen Huskies to play at College in Cleveland
The Rouen Huskies announced this week that Minh Vallon joins a college in Cleveland, United States. The 18-year-old, who was born in Vietnam, is going to attend the University of Mount Union….
Registration open for 2015 BATC 12U and 15U Tournaments
By Battle at the Castle Youth Baseball Tournament Baseball players all around the world are preparing for and looking out to opening day. Although we have to wait until july 19th to…
Spanish Federation announces dates for 2015 Season
The Royal Spanish Baseball and Softball Federation announced the dates for the 2015 season in Baseball and Softball. The Spanish Division de Honor Baseball opens the 2015 campaign on March 29. League…
Rimini adds Carlos Richetti, Filippo Bertolini
ASD Rimini is adding a pair of pitchers for the 2015 season. Carlos Richetti and Filippo Bertolini are joining the Italian vice champion. The 31-year-old Richetti is playing in Italy since the…
Xavi Gonzalez stays with Stuttgart Reds
The Stuttgart Reds revealed shortly after New Years that they have re-signed Spanish national teamer Xavi Gonzalez. The Reds are hopeful that the infielder will join the University in Stuttgart and therefore…
Godo confirms Danilo Sanchez, Yulman Ribeiro for 2015 Season
The Godo Knights of the Italian Baseball League have confirmed that catcher Danilo Sanchez and pitcher Yulman Ribeiro return for the 2015 season. Additionally they have acquired 19-year-old pitcher Gabriele Piumatti.
Heidenheim Heidekoepfe keep Mike Hartley, key players for 2015 Campaign
The Heidenheim Heidekoepfe have extended the contract with head coach Mike Hartley and several key players for the 2015 season. The new campaign will see the Heidekoepfe return to the European stage….
MLB announces 2015 Spring Training Schedule
Press Release Major League Baseball The 2015 Spring Training exhibition schedule will begin on Sunday, March 1st as the Philadelphia Phillies host the University of Tampa in Clearwater, Florida, Major League Baseball…
Battle at the Castle expands with 15U woodbat tournament
by Battle at the Castle Baseball Tournament “Heck, let’s just do it” were the words in the Oosterhout (NL) offices on the decision to add yet another tournament to the beautiful “Slotbosse…
Blankmeyer named 2015 USA Baseball Collegiate National Team manager
Press Release USA Baseball DURHAM, N.C. — USA Baseball officially named St. John’s University head coach, Ed Blankmeyer, as the manager for the 2015 USA Baseball Collegiate National Team on Tuesday. Blankmeyer…
German RHP Lukas Steinlein remains with Haar Disciples
The Haar Disciples announced on Wednesday that right-handed pitcher Lukas Steinlein will remain with the club for the 2015 season. The right-hander created interest among other German Baseball-Bundesliga clubs, but decided to…
Three foreign Players on Bollate Roster in 2015
Three foreign players will be on the roster of Bollate in the Italian Softball League. Ellen Sara Roberts, McKenzi Wyn Corn and Brianna McGovern will join the ISL club. Roberts and McGovern…
Larry Infante joins Rouen Huskies in 2015
The Rouen Huskies have announced the signing of infielder Larry Infante. The 29-year-old is coming from Paris UC, which he helped reaching the final series of the French Division I. In the…
John Smoltz, Pedro Martinez, Randy Johnson and Craig Biggio elected to Hall of Fame
Press Release National Baseball Hall of Fame and Museum Three pitchers who combined to win nine Cy Young Awards and a member of Major League Baseball’s 3,000 Hit Club were elected to…
CEB announces Groups for B-Level European Championships in Karlovac and Vienna
The Confederation of European Baseball (CEB) announced the groups for the B-Level European Championships in Karlovac and Vienna. Croatia and Sweden, which got relegated after the European Championship in September head the…
CEB announces Groups for 2015 European Cups
The Confederation of European Baseball (CEB) announced the groupings of the 2015 European Cups. The tournaments will be played from June 1 to 7, 2015 in Rotterdam, Netherlands and Paris, France with…