By World Baseball Softball Confederation, www.wbsc.org ROME, Italy — The World Baseball Softball Confederation (WBSC) is announcing the launch of two new Softball World Cups: the U-15 Women’s Softball World Cup and…
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HCAW adds 6 Players / 10 players leave
During the recent transfer period in the Dutch Hoofdklasse HCAW added six players, while ten departed the club. They are bringing in Jiorgeny Casimiri, Rodney Daal, Norbert Jongerius, Bob van der Meer,…
Ticket Sale for 2019 European Championship in Bonn/Solingen, Germany underway
The ticket sale for the European Championship 2019 in Bonn and Solingen, Germany is underway. Through official ticketing partner Reservix day tickets can be bought for 18 € for the preliminary round…
L&D Amsterdam add Stuifbergen, Lampe, others / Nick Urbanus stops playing
During the annual transfer period in the Netherlands, L&D Amsterdam added Mike Groen, Tom Stuifbergen, Roelie Henrique, Gilmer Lampe, Delano Selassa and Denzel Richardson. The team of new head coach Brian Finnegan…
Martin Cervenka completes Stint in Arizona Fall League
Czech catcher Martin Cervenka just completed a stint in the Arizona Fall League. The 26-year-old of the Baltimore Orioles suited up for the Glendale Desert Dogs and batted .212/.241/.346 with six runs…
Luis Alvarez potentially from Novara to Rimini
Baseball.it reports that ASD Rimini is interested in bringing 28-year-old Luis Alvarez from Novara to Rimini. The catcher would be supposed to strengthen an apparent weak spot of the 2018 season. Alvarez…
Wilson Lee returns to Bonn Capitals / extend Daniel Lamb-Hunt
The Bonn Capitals announced that Wilson Lee is returning to the reigning German champion after one season with the Solingen Alligators. He is supposed to strengthen the offense and won’t be heavily…
New Head Coach for Stuttgart Reds / add also Horvatic, Tomic, Ward and Weber
The Stuttgart Reds announced that Greg Lemon is taking over as head coach for the 2019 season in the German Baseball-Bundesliga. The 34-year-old former Minor Leaguer already coached the second division and…
Curacao Neptunus Rotterdam adds Harcksen, Kelly and Goins for 2019 Season
Last week the transfer deadline in the Dutch Hoofdklasse ended. Reigning champion Curacao Neptunus added three new players. Misja Harcksen (De Glaskoning Twins), Kevin Kelly (ASD Rimini) and Julian Goins (HCAW) are…
Mariano Rivera, Roy Halladay, Andy Pettitte, Todd Helton among newcomers on ’19 Hall of Fame ballot
By Baseball Writer’s Association of America Major League Baseball’s all-time saves leader, a two-time Cy Young Award winner, two batting champions, a Most Valuable Player Award winner, a multi-record-holding postseason pitcher, a…
Netherlands receives Wild Card for U19 Women’s Softball World Championship
The Royal Dutch Baseball and Softball Association (KNBSB) received a Wild Card for the 2019 U19 Women’s Softball World Championship in Irvine, United States. The tournament will be played from August 11…
Information on Ticket Sale for Yankees-Red Sox Series in London 2019
By Baseball Softball UK, www.baseballsoftballuk.com NEW YORK YANKEES v BOSTON RED SOX Saturday 29 June 2019, 6:10 pm British Summer Time and Sunday 30 June 2019, 3:10 pm British Summer Time, London…
CEB announces 2019 Sites and Dates for European Baseball Competitions
The Executive Committee of the Confederation of European Baseball has awarded the 2019 competitions as follows: European Championships U12 and U12 Qualifier: July 1-7 // no bids U15: July 15-21 in Nettuno,…
Mitel Expands Its MLB Partnership as Title Partner of MLB London Series
Press release Major League Baseball Major League Baseball today named Mitel the title partner of the first two London Series, the historic pair of two-game sets to be played at London Stadium…
Baseball Mexico: Monday, November 19, 2018
by Bruce Baskin, Baseball Mexico, http://baseballmexico.blogspot.com/ MLB SIGNING BAN ON MEXICAN PROSPECTS TO END Major League Baseball and the Mexican League have reportedly worked out a new agreement that outlines how MLB…
Brut Australian Baseball League: Sydney, Perth and Melbourne open 2018/2019 Season with Sweeps
The Sydney Blue Sox, Perth Heat and Melbourne Aces opened the 2018/2019 season in the Brut Australian Baseball League with four-game sweep each. Sydney defeated newcomers Geelong Korea 8-1, 7-2, 4-1 and…
Marcelino and Marshall join the British Baseball Hall of Fame
Press release British Baseball Hall of Fame The 2018 elections to the British Baseball Hall of Fame have introduced two new inductees, increasing the class to 34. Brad Marcelino was inducted from…
Global growth: 14 new nations enter WBSC Men’s Softball World Rankings in 2018
Press release World Baseball Softball Confederation LAUSANNE, Switzerland –The World Baseball Softball Confederation (WBSC) today announced a record 48 countries and territories are now featured in the new WBSC Men’s Softball World…
Nicholas DiBenedetto joins Hamburg Stealers
The German Baseball-Bundesliga club Nicholas DiBenedetto is joining the Hamburg Stealers for the 2019 season. The middle infielder, who has played all nine positions during his career, is US American citizen, but…
Alberto Mineo stays with Toronto Blue Jays organization
Italian catcher Alberto Mineo has signed a new minor league contract with the Toronto Blue Jays organization. The 24-year-old was selected by the Blue Jays from the Chicago Cubs in last year’s…
Brut Australian Baseball League 2018/2019 gets underway on Thursday
The Brut Australian Baseball League is starting on Thursday into the 2018/2019 season. After the addition of Geelong-Korea and Auckland Tuatara two new teams will compete for the Claxton Shield besides the…
ISG Baseball (International Sports Group) and Baseball New Zealand team up for the second consecutive coaches program
by http://www.isgbaseball.com/ For the second year in a row the International Sports Group and the Baseball New Zealand teamed up to continue the coaches development program in Auckland New Zealand. The event…
2019 EBCA Convention to be held in Budapest, Hungary
At the conclusion of the EBCA Convention 2018 in Mulhouse, France on Sunday, organizers revealed that the 16th edition will be held in Budapest, Hungary on November 8 to 10, 2019.
Recap of 2018 International Stars College Showcase
By International Stars, www.isbaseball.com From October 2nd to October 12th, The International Stars held their 6th annual college showcase for aspiring international ballplayers ages 15-21 who wish to play college baseball. 30…
Baseball Mexico: Monday, November 12, 2018
by Bruce Baskin, Baseball Mexico, http://baseballmexico.blogspot.com/ MEXICAN LEAGUE EXPECTED TO CONTRACT TO 12 TEAMS FOR 2019 When the Mexican League opens its 95th season of play next spring, it’ll be with four…