According to Baseballmania.eu T&A San Marino has reached an agreement with infielder Jack Santora. The 38-year-old switch hitter from Monterrey, California, who has an Italian passport, has been playing for Rimini since…
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Seattle Mariners release Daniel Thieben, leaves Buchbinder Legionaere
The Seattle Mariners have released German right-handed pitcher Daniel Thieben. The Buchbinder Legionaere Regensburg announced the transactions and at the same time revealed that he leaves the German Baseball-Bundesliga club as well….
Pat Venditte signs with Oakland Athletics
Switch pitcher Pat Venditte, who won the silver medal with the Italian National Team at the European Championship in Regensburg and the Czech Republic in September, has found a new home. Being…
Mampaey The Hawks lose Court Ruling, get relegated
Mampaey The Hawks will not play in the Dutch Hoofdklasse in 2015. They lost a court ruling according to a report by Honkbalsite.com and will play in the second division. They had…
Junior Oberto leaves Grosseto for T&A San Marino
Left-handed pitcher Junior Oberto is leaving Grosseto to join Italian Baseball League club T&A San Marino. The 33-year-old Venezuelan with Italian passport has been playing in Italy since the 2003 season. In…
Mexico beats out Panama for Spot in Premier 12
A 3-1 win by Mexico over Panama at the Central American and Caribbean Games on Wednesday might be enough for Mexico to overtake Panama in the Men’s Baseball World Rankings. Mexico moves…
Markus Solbach improves to 3-0, as Sydney beats Melbourne in ABL
The Australian Baseball League resumed play with a fresh set of matchups on Thursday. The Sydney Blue Sox defeated the Melbourne Aces 5-3 behind a five-run third frame. Trent Oeltjen highlighted the…
Video: Max Kepler taking Batting Practice in Arizona Fall League
[youtube z-_Jiqq8iyY 520] A short video clip from Germany’s Max Kepler (Minnesota Twins), taking batting practice prior to a game in the Arizona Fall League.
Interview with Coach Andy Berglund by Roberto Angotti
[youtube tokkj98tAHY 520] Roberto Angotti from the blog MLB for Life did an interview with well-known coach Andy Berglund during the 2014 European Championship, where the 37-year-old worked as bench coach for…
British Baseball Federation helds annual AGM in Leicester
by www.britishbaseball.org The 2014-15 BBF AGM and Congress was held on Saturday 15 November at the Holiday Inn in Leicester, and the emphasis was on positive achievements in 2014 and the future…
Men’s Baseball World Rankings updated / Premier 12 almost set
Following the last international tournament of the year, the men’s baseball world rankings were updated earlier this week. Thanks to a second-place finish at the 21U Baseball World Cup in Taichung, Japan…
Video: Czech Softball recapping the 2014 Season
[youtube YpekjEnI7X8 520] The Czech Softball Association produced a short video clip, recapping the 2014 season in Men’s and Women’s Softball.
Claudio Biagini, Luca Gregorini join Parma in IBL
After losing Alex Sambucci to Unipol Bologna, Parma of the Italian Baseball League, was able to announce the first two acquisitions for the 2015 season. First baseman Claudio Biagini and outfielder Luca…
New Executive Board for German Baseball and Softball Federation
At an extraordinary assembly of the regional federations in Bonn, the German Baseball and Softball Federation (DBV) elected a new executive board on Saturday. Former National Team pitcher Mirko Heid (Bonn) succeeds…
Max Kepler concludes Arizona Fall League with Title
After winning the Florida State League with Fort Myers, German outfielder Max Kepler claimed another title in Minor League Baseball this past weekend. With the Salt River Rafters he won the Arizona…
21U BWC in Taichung: Chinese Taipei wins inaugural edition/Czech Republic in 5th Place
Chinese Taipei shut out top favorite Japan 9-0 in the Gold Medal Game at the inaugural 21U Baseball World Cup at Intercontinental Stadium in Taichung, Taiwan on Sunday. One day earlier Japan…
IOC announces strategic Roadmap for 2020
The International Olympic Committee (IOC) released a list of 40 items on a strategic road map towards the Olympic Games 2020 on Tuesday. One of them is especially interesting for Baseball and…
Video: Offseason Work-Outs at Buchbinder Legionaere Regensburg
[youtube XORWFy-jUsA 520] Legionaere TV was on hand for one of the first offseason workouts of the Buchbinder Legionaere Regensburg. Led by new head coach Ivan Rodriguez indoor practices are well underway…
Honkbalsite publishes 2014 Award Winners in Dutch Hoofdklasse
Honkbalsite.com has released the results of this year’s 2014 Star Awards. Vince Rooi of the Vaessen Pioniers got named MVP. Diegomar Markwell (DOOR Neptunus) and Kevin Heijstek (L&D Amsterdam) receive the honors…
Markus Solbach gets named Player of the Week in Australian Baseball League
German right-handed pitcher Markus Solbach was named DELTA Player of the Week in the Australian Baseball League. He shared the honors together with David Kandilas in week two (November 6 to 10)….
Inaugural U21 Baseball World Cup secures broadcast coverage
Press Release World Baseball Softball Confederation Baseball legend and home run king Sadaharu Oh performed a “ceremonial first swing” to officially open the first-ever 21U Baseball World Cup. TAICHUNG, Taiwan — The six National…
Corey Kluber, Clayton Kershaw win MLB’s Cy Young Awards
Press Release Baseball Writer’s Association of America Baseball Writers’ Association of America American League Cy Young Award: COREY KLUBER, Cleveland Indians Here are the voting results of the 2014 American League…
MLB, USA Baseball launch “Pitch Smart” Program, a pitching safety initiative for all levels
Press Release USA Baseball, Major League Baseball Many Authorities Throughout the Game Join Together for Arm Safety Initiative at All Levels of the Sport; All Information Available at PitchSmart.org PHOENIX – In…
Sydney Blue Sox, Perth Heat shut out Opponents in Week 3 Openers
The Sydney Blue Sox opened week three in the Australian Baseball League with a 2-0 shutout over the Canberra Cavalry. Craig Anderson allowed just four hits and two walks in a complete…
21U BWC in Taichung: Japan, Chinese Taipei remain undefeated
The second round and the consolation round at the inaugural 21U Baseball World Cup in Taichung, Taiwan started on Thursday. Japan and Chinese Taipei remain undefeated and appear to be on track…