Novara Baseball The 41-year-old Venezuelan veteran Robert Perez is the first major acquisition for the new Italian Baseball League team Novara. The former Major Leaguer with the Toronto Blue Jays, Seattle Mariners,…
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Panama to host 2011 IBAF Baseball World Cup
Press Release International Baseball Federation, www.ibaf.org Havana, Cuba – The Executive Committee of the IBAF today awarded the hosting rights of the 2011 IBAF Baseball World Cup to Panama. The event rights…
2010 in Review – Swedish Elitserien – Gefle
While the 2011 season in European Baseball slowly is approaching, we’re finishing up our review series to last year’s action with the Swedish Elitserien. Already back in the dugout are Italy, the…
RHP Lowuin Sacramento to pitch for CB Sant Boi in 2011
The right-handed pitcher Lowuin Sacramento, who pitched for the Spanish National Team at the European Championship in Germany and for the FC Barcelona at the Copa del Rey in Spain, is joining…
Q&A with Martin Brunner about the Euros No of the Buchbinder Legionaere Regensburg
Two weeks ago the news that the Buchbinder Legionaere Regensburg won’t play in the 2011 European Cup created quite some waves in the European Baseball community. Last week Martin Brunner, pitching coach…
2011 Season Trailer of the Savigny Lions
The French Elite League club Savigny Lions has produced this trailer to get its fans ready for the 2011 season.
Bologna adds Barbaresi, miss out on Eggleston. Knights sign McClain
UGF Fortitudo Bologna The reigning European Champions Cup winner UGF Fortitudo Bologna was about to look into signing the 29-year-old Californian Aharon Eggleston to take over in center field according to a…
2010 in Review – Swedish Elitserien – Eskilstuna Hammers
While the 2011 season in European Baseball slowly is approaching, we’re finishing up our review series to last year’s action with the Swedish Elitserien. Already back in the dugout are Italy, the…
Prospects in 2010 – Mariekson Gregorius – Lynchburg Hillcats
Like last year we’re taking a look back at the performances by the Europeans who played in affiliated minor league ball in the United States in 2010. Mariekson Gregorius Birth Date: 02/18/1990…
Jakub Vojak from Saarlouis Hornets to HSV Stealers
After adding Rene Herlitzius from the Buchbinder Legionaere Regensburg, the HSV Stealers are adding another player from the southern division of the German Baseball-Bundesliga to the 2011 roster. The Czech catcher Jakub…
Third International Baseball Coaches Clinic in Varazdin, Croatia
by Goran Supraha The third International Baseball coach clinic was held in Varazdin, Croatia from 21st till 23rd January. At this international clinic organized by Baseball klub Vindija Varazdin, Croatian baseball association…
Perth Heat reaches ABL Championship Series with Shutout
The Perth Heat is the first team to reach the championship series in the Australian Baseball League. They shut out the Sydney Blue Sox 6-0 on Friday to sweep the best-of-three series…
Samuel Meurant continues Career with Templiers Senart
The 38-year-old right-handed starting pitcher Samuel Meurant is continuing his career and will take the mound for the Templiers Senart for a fifth consecutive season. However after breaking his arm being hit…
2010 in Review – Croatian Baseball League – Nada SSM Split
After the baseball leagues in Italy, the Netherlands, Germany, Spain, France, the Czech Republic, Belgium and Austria, we’re continuing our review series of the 2010 season with Croatia. Nada SSM Split 2010…
Prospects in 2010 – Donald Lutz – Billings Mustangs
Like last year we’re taking a look back at the performances by the Europeans who played in affiliated minor league ball in the United States in 2010. Donald Lutz Birth Date: 02/06/1989…
North East Knights appoint Paolo Castagnini to manage IBL2 Team
The North East Knights have appointed the 66-year-old Paolo Castagnini to manage the IBL2 team in the upcoming season. The announcement comes one week after Daniele Fuzzi was named manager of the…
Perth, Adelaide celebrate on first Day of ABL Playoffs
The playoffs in the Australian Baseball League started on Thursday with wins for the Perth Heat and the Adelaide Bite. The Heat used a two-run homerun by Mathew Kennelly in the top…
IBAF and IOC meet in Lausanne
Press Release International Baseball Federation, www.ibaf.org Lausanne, Switzerland – The IBAF today introduced key members of President Fraccari’s executive to IOC President Jacque Rogge and IOC Sports Department Director Christophe Dubi at…
2010 in Review – Croatian Baseball League – Olimpija Karlovac
After the baseball leagues in Italy, the Netherlands, Germany, Spain, France, the Czech Republic, Belgium and Austria, we’re continuing our review series of the 2010 season with Croatia. Olimpija Karlovac 2010 Record:…
Luis Perez leaves Danesi Nettuno for Montepaschi Grosseto
The 27-year-old Venezuelan outfielder Luis Perez is leaving Danesi Nettuno, but will stay in the Italian Baseball League as he joins Montepaschi Grosseto. He has a Spanish passport and therefore won’t occupy…
Can Torello Ballpark in Barcelona Area receives Facelift
The ballpark in the city of Gava, about 20 kilometers outside of Barcelona, Spain got a major facelift during the fall and the winter. The Can Torello facility for Baseball and Softball…
Washington Nationals designate Shairon Martis for Assignment
The Washington Nationals designated right-handed pitcher Shairon Martis for assignment on Monday to make room on the 40-man roster for newly signed utility man Jerry Hairston Jr.. The Major League Baseball organization…
Playoffs in Australian Baseball League start on Thursday
The playoffs in the Australian Baseball League are scheduled to start on Thursday. In the first best-of-three series the Sydney Blue Sox host the Perth Heat in a matchup of the two…
2010 in Review – Croatian Baseball League – Vindija Varazdin
After the baseball leagues in Italy, the Netherlands, Germany, Spain, France, the Czech Republic, Belgium and Austria, we’re continuing our review series of the 2010 season with Croatia. Vindija Varazdin 2010 Record:…
Vienna Wanderers sign LHP/OF Chris Magarian
The Austrian Baseball League club Vienna Wanderers has signed the left-handed pitcher and outfielder Chris Margarian for the 2011 season. He is from St. Catherines, Ontario. He attended Erie Community College and…