The Italian Baseball League is apparently in danger of losing one of its members. According to a report by Baseball.it the Catania Warriors again have problems with their home ballpark. The report…
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2010 in Review – Dutch Hoofdklasse – Mr. Cocker HCAW
After starting into the annual review season with the Italian Baseball League, we’re continuing with the Dutch Hoofdklasse. Mr. Cocker HCAW 2010 Record: 19-23 2010 Ranking: 5th place in Dutch Hoofdklasse after…
European Cups 2011 in Parma and Amsterdam
On Saturday the Confederation of European Baseball announced that they have awarded the organization of the 2011 European Cups to Parma, Italy and Amsterdam, Netherlands. The tournaments will be played from May…
Donald Lutz scores Game-Winner to save Canberra Split in DH
The Australian Baseball League continued on Saturday with three close games. The Canberra Cavalry with Mariekson Gregorius and Donald Lutz at short and first base split a doubleheader against the Melbourne Aces….
EBCA Press Release regarding 7th Convention in Cologne
Press Release European Baseball Coaches Association From Nov 12. until Nov 14. the European Baseball Coaches Association (EBCA) held court in Cologne Germany for its annual Coaches Convention. Coaches from all over…
Seattle Mariners add Alex Liddi to 40-Man Roster
Another step towards the big leagues for the Italian third baseman. The Seattle Mariners added Alex Liddi to the 40-man roster on Friday. With the move they protect him in the upcoming…
2010 in Review – Dutch Hoofdklasse – Sparta/Feyenoord Rotterdam
After starting into the annual review season with the Italian Baseball League, we’re continuing with the Dutch Hoofdklasse. Sparta/Feyenoord Rotterdam 2010 Record: 13-28 (one tie) 2010 Ranking: 6th place in Dutch Hoofdklasse…
Adam Blackley shuts out Canberra in ABL on Friday
Former L&D Amsterdam hurler Adam Blackley threw 6 1/3 scoreless innings to lead the Melbourne Aces to a 4-0 shutout over Canberra Cavalry on Friday in the Australian Baseball League. He allowed…
Kai Gronauer closes out Arizona Fall League with 2-Hit Game
German catcher Kai Gronauer of the New York Mets organization finished up his stint as the lone European player in the Arizona Fall League on Thursday. The regular season ended with his…
South Korea wins Baseball Tourney at 2010 Asian Games
South Korea defeated Taiwan 9-3 in the gold medal game of the Baseball tournament at the 2010 Asian Games on Friday. Six runs in the first three innings decided things early. Jungho…
New York Yankees Catcher Frankie Cervelli visiting Italy
New York Yankees catcher Francisco Cervelli, who was born in Venezuela to Italian parents, is currently visiting Italy as a guest of national team head coach Marco Mazzieri. He arrived on Thursday…
Mike Hartley, Chris Beck not returning to Heidenheim Heidekoepfe
On Friday morning the Heidenheim Heidekoepfe announced that head coach Mike Hartley is not returning for the 2011 season. General Manager Klaus Eckle is taking over until a new head coach has…
2010 in Review – Dutch Hoofdklasse – ADO
After starting into the annual review season with the Italian Baseball League, we’re continuing with the Dutch Hoofdklasse. ADO 2010 Record: 9-31 (one tie) 2010 Ranking: 7th place in Dutch Hoofdklasse after…
Pessac Panthers confirm Participation in 2011 French Elite League
The steering committee of the Pessac Panthers decided at the beginning of November to bring their team back into the French Elite League. They had qualified due to winning the championship in…
Fall Workout of Spanish National Team in Tenerife a Success
by www.baseballeurope.com National team coach Mauro Mazzotti worked from November 5 to 14 with a group of twelve young players who have a chance to make the Spanish national squad in the…
Lutz, Gregorius get first Win with Canberra in ABL
After Perth Heat defeated Adelaide Bite on Wednesday to open week three of the Australian Baseball League, three games were played on Thursday. The European flavored Canberra Cavalry with Donald Lutz and…
Dutch Team to play Phillies and Rays in Spring Training
On Wednesday the Royal Dutch Baseball and Softball Association (KNBSB) announced the schedule for the Dutch National Team trip to Florida next March. As published a few weeks ago they will participate…
2010 in Review – Dutch Hoofdklasse – Almere Magpies
After starting into the annual review season with the Italian Baseball League, we’re continuing with the Dutch Hoofdklasse. Almere Magpies 2010 Record: 9-33 2010 Ranking: 8th place after the regular season in…
Player Clinics in Germany this Winter
The German Baseball-Bundesliga club Solingen Alligators and the German Baseball Academy (Deutsche Baseball Akademie, DBA) have announced player clinics, which will be held this winter. Pitcher/Catcher Clinics in Mannheim for players up…
Wladimir Balentien to Japan, Updates on Kai Gronauer, Alex Liddi
Wladimir Balentien: After not finding a regular role with a Major League team in the past three seasons outfielder Wladimir Balentien is going to Japan. It is not clear yet, which team…
Jacob Huffman leaves Mortsel Stars for Namur Angels
The Namur Angels have signed the 17-year-old American outfielder/pitcher Jacob Huffman. He is coming from Belgian First Division opponent Mortsel Stars. He will attend a high school in the United States at…
Adelaide, Sydney undefeated in Australian Baseball League after two Weeks
We kind of neglected the first full week of the Australian Baseball League a little bit due to the EBCA Convention in Cologne. The coverage will get better on Mister-Baseball. Adelaide Bite…
Orlando Yntema leaves Catania Warriors for UVV
Right-handed pitcher Orlando Yntema, who celebrated his national team debut with the Netherlands during the 2010 Intercontinental Cup in Taiwan, is leaving the Italian Baseball League club Catania Warriors to join the…
Q&A with Greg Frady, winner of the 2010 EBCA Coach of the Year Award
During the 7th EBCA Convention in Cologne, Germany, Greg Frady not only spoke about developing a game strategy and positive coaching, but the head coach of the German National Team and the…
7th EBCA Convention in Cologne a big Success
The 7th convention of the European Baseball Coaches Association (EBCA) was held in Cologne from Friday to Sunday last weekend. About 80 coaches from Germany, Belgium, France, the Netherlands and Sweden had…