Press Release Portuguese Baseball and Softball Federation Training at a high level with ESF The Portuguese Baseball and Softball Federation (FPBS) recently completed the first part of two clinics for the inaugural…
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South African Baseball needs Bullpen Mounds
by Gary Kahn In my previous article, I focused on Tyrone Baglione—a talented youngster from South Africa who played this past season for SKSB Arrows Ostrava. During my time down here in…
Prospects in 2010 – Thomas de Wolf – DSL Mets
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. Thomas de Wolf Birth date:…
2010 in Review – German Baseball-Bundesliga – Neuenburg Atomics
We are underway with our review series of the European Baseball season 2010. We already looked at the Italian Baseball League and the Dutch Hoofdklasse. Now at the plate: the German Baseball-Bundesliga….
Q&A with Purpose Driven Baseball Director Jay Stott
Jakub Janda talked in another interview with Jay Stott, director of the Purpose Driven Baseball program. Jakub Janda: Jay, please could you introduce yourself to our readers in a few lines? Jay…
The Almada White Sharks take Portuguese Baseball Cup
by Jeffrey Darrion Siler II On the weekend of October 9ththe White Sharks of Almada showed their prowess by claiming the Portuguese Cup. The White Sharks earned their title as Champions of…
Perth wins Home Run Derby against Adelaide as ABL opens Week 4
Week four of the Australian Baseball League season started on Thursday with Perth Heat out-slugging Adelaide Bite 9-7. Both teams are now 6-3 after the first nine games, tied for second place…
Andy Fleischacker new Head Coach of Italian Club Avigliana Baseball
The 39-year-old American Andy Fleischacker is going to become the new head coach of the Italian Serie B club Avigliana Baseball. He will start his new position in January 2011. He already…
2010 in Review – Dutch Hoofdklasse – DOOR Neptunus Rotterdam
After starting into the annual review season with the Italian Baseball League, we’re continuing with the Dutch Hoofdklasse. DOOR Neptunus Rotterdam 2010 Record: 39-3 2010 Ranking: 1st place in Dutch Hoofdklasse after…
Australian Baseball League starts into 4th Week on Thursday
With a duel between Adelaide Bite (6-2) and Perth Heat (5-3) the Australian Baseball League enters week four of the 2010/2011 season. One day later the Melbourne Aces (2-6) will celebrate their…
Invitation to Prague Baseball Week 2011
by www.baseballeurope.com The dates of traditional tournament which is organized every year in Prague, Eagles Prague stadium, have already been set: 21st – 25th June 2011. The year 2011 is specific –…
Jairo Ramos to San Marino, Manuel Gasparri to Grosseto
T&A San Marino Baseball.it reports that T&A San Marino has added a second Italian national teamer to the 2011 roster. First baseman/designated hitter Jairo Ramos Gizzi is leaving UGF Fortitudo Bologna and…
2010 in Review – Dutch Hoofdklasse – L&D Amsterdam Pirates
After starting into the annual review season with the Italian Baseball League, we’re continuing with the Dutch Hoofdklasse. L&D Amsterdam Pirates 2010 Record: 25-17 2010 Ranking: 3rd place in Dutch Hoofdklasse following…
Steven De Lannoy headlines Transfers in Belgian First Division
The first deadline in the Belgian First Division is over, as players of the Dutch speaking teams had to announce if they want a transfer. Probably the biggest transaction so far is…
Berend Mannessen takes over as Head Coach of Softball Team at UVV
Earlier this week the Dutch Baseball and Softball Club UVV in Utrecht announced that Berend Mannessen is taking over as head coach of the Women’s Softball Team, which finished in fourth place…
Riga Lions win Latvian Baseball Championship
by Latvian Baseball Federation This year’s baseball season in Latvia has come to an end with the team Riga Lions becoming Latvian Baseball Champions 2010. They defeated Riga Diamonds/Latvian University in an…
Video Recap of the Gold Medal Game at the 2010 Asian Games
[youtube f2oZlqztHmU 520] Last Friday South Korea defeated Taiwan 9-3 in the gold medal game of the baseball tournament at the 2010 Asian Games in Guangzhou, China. The clip shows a six-plus…
2010 in Review – Dutch Hoofdklasse – Corendon Kinheim
After starting into the annual review season with the Italian Baseball League, we’re continuing with the Dutch Hoofdklasse. Corendon Kinheim 2010 Record: 30-11 2010 Ranking: 2nd place in Dutch Hoofdklasse following regular…
Ballparks in Europe: Compiègne Baseball Field, Compiègne, France
Built: 2001 Distances (Left Field/Center Field/Right Field): 98m/ 118m/98m Capacity: 50 Teams, which play(ed) there: Compiègne Marlins (Valenciennes Vipères will use it in 2011) Tournament History: Officially opened for the N1 Championship…
Q&A with Mike Hartley, former Head Coach of the Heidenheim Heidekoepfe
Former Major League pitcher Mike Hartley parted ways with the German Baseball-Bundesliga club Heidenheim Heidekoepfe after three successful years as the head coach. He led the club to the southern title in…
Tornado Balashikha wins 2010 Russian Baseball League
by Peter Ferak The 2010 edition of the Russian Baseball League was played with only 4 teams in the elite group (Gruppa A): MGPU (The Moscow university team), Tornado Balashikha, Severneye Zvezdy,…
2010 in Review – Dutch Hoofdklasse – Konica Minolta Pioniers
After starting into the annual review season with the Italian Baseball League, we’re continuing with the Dutch Hoofdklasse. Konica Minolta Pioniers 2010 Record: 22-20 2010 Ranking: 4th place in the Dutch Hoofdklasse…
Sydney Blue Sox close out Week 3 in ABL with Shutout
Week three in the Australian Baseball League ended with a 2-0 shutout by the Sydney Blue Sox over the Brisbane Bandits. Joshua Dean and Patrick Maat scored the two lone runs of…
Bologna’s Captain Stefano Landuzzi retires
The 37-year-old catcher Stefano Landuzzi has decided to call it a career. The captain of the recent winner of the European Champions Cup in Barcelona UGF Fortitudo Bologna is hanging up his…
Czech Winterleague 2011 starting next Weekend
by Michal Hanus The second annual Czech Winterleague starts next weekend on Saturday November 27th in Trutnov. After a successful first year, this season’s competition dedicated to the Under-10 category will expand….