At the end of February we were under the impression that the Baseball tournament at the South American Games in Colombia got canceled due to a lack of participating teams. However the…
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Podcast with Solingen Alligators Head Coach Andy Fleischacker
Planet Hardball published a new podcast with European ties on Sunday evening. This time John Fitzgerald speaks with Andy Fleischacker, who is currently the head coach of the German Baseball-Bundesliga club Solingen…
Results Spanish Division de Honor March 27&28
After a busy offseason it was clear that Sant Boi will be a favorite to win the Spanish Division de Honor this year. After this weekend they are definitely the team to…
Jair Jurrjens shuts out Nationals, Kalian Sams debuts
Jair Jurrjens: Right-handed starting pitcher Jair Jurrjens didn’t have a perfect start into this year’s spring training, missing some time due to shoulder inflammation. Now he is back on track for the…
Bob Bergkamp new President of Dutch Federation
The Dutch Baseball and Softball Federation (KNBSB) has elected the former umpire Bob Bergkamp as new president at a KNBSB meeting in Nieuwegein according to Honkbalsite.com. He succeeds Ruud van Zetten, who…
Didier Séminet new President of French Federation, Season to start on April 11
Didier Séminet is the new president of the French Baseball and Softball Federation (FFBSC). The former head coach of the Templiers Senart received 147 of 218 votes during the general assembly in…
KNBSB announces Baseball Academy Tournament
The Dutch Baseball and Softball Federation (KNBSB) announced this week that there will be a two-day tournament of the six Baseball academies in the Netherlands on May 23 and 24 in Amsterdam….
Therwil’s JB Tucker and Sebastian Zwyer talk about upcoming Season
Two players of the Swiss club Therwil Flyers were guests of a 30-minute talk show (in German) on the regional tv station Tele Basel on Thursday. New catcher JB Tucker and Sebastian…
Nine Spanish Prospects invited to Training Camp at Tenerife
The Spanish Baseball and Softball Federation (RFEBS) has released a list of nine Spanish prospects, which will take part in a ten-day training camp from April 1st to 9th at Tenerife. Also…
Dohren Wild Farmers announce 2010 Additions
The Dohren Wild Farmers finished in second place in last year’s 2nd Baseball-Bundesliga and therefore qualified for the German elite league. Obviously their main goal is to be competitive and to avoid…
CB Sant Boi hosts the FC Barcelona this Weekend
Two teams remain undefeated in the Spanish Division de Honor after four weeks competition. This will change this weekend, as they will meet. Additionally both are local rivals, which should add to…
Van den Hurk struggles, Martis sent down, Schoop, Smith assigned to Big League Teams
Rick van den Hurk: The chances for Rick van den Hurk of making the starting rotation of the Florida Marlins are pretty slim right now. On Thursday he pitched in relief of…
BAS decides in favor of KBBSF in Borgerhout Case
In the appeal case between the Borgerhout Squirrels and the KBBSF, the Belgian Court of Arbitration of Sports (BAS) decided in favor of the Belgian Baseball and Softball Federation (KBBSF) this week,…
Former Major Leaguer Jim Brower joins Telemarket Rimini
One week before the start into the new season in the Italian Baseball League, Telemarket Rimini has added a new pitcher with former Major Leaguer Jim Brower. The 37-year-old replaces Harold Eckert…
Softball Season in Spain has started
Last weekend the Division de Honor Softball in Spain opened its gates for the 2010 season. Five teams will battle for the crown this year. Defending champion CBS Antorcha will remain the…
Nick Pardikes remains Head Coach of Athletics Attnang-Puchheim
The Athletics Attnang-Puchheim announced on their website that Nick Pardikes will return for a second season as head coach of the Austrian Baseball League club. The 26-year-old, who played one season at…
Saarlouis Hornets add new Players for 2010 Season
The Saarlouis Hornets will intensify its preparations for the upcoming season in the German Baseball-Bundesliga this weekend with a training camp at the Prague Eagles facilities in the Czech capital. Also aboard…
Catania Warriors get green Light for Palermo Ballpark
The Catania Warriors have received the green light from the Italian Baseball and Softball Federation (FIBS) to play their home games in the Italian Baseball League at the ballpark in Palermo. The…
Tigers Pitcher Paul Astl to miss 2010 Season
The Austrian vice champion Schwaz Tigers has suffered a big loss for the 2010 season before even an official pitch was thrown. Starting pitcher Paul Astl needs surgery after an undisclosed injury…
CEB Logo Contest for future European Championships
by www.baseballeurope.com The Marketing Commission of CEB has decided to run a contest for a new LOGO for the Senior European Championships played every two years, beginning with the 2012 Championship to…
T&A San Marino adds Alvaro Montes to Pitching Staff
According to Baseball.it T&A San Marino has added the 29-year-old right-hander Alvaro Enrique Montes Castillo to the pitching staff. He already made his debut during a preseason game against Telemarket Rimini last…
Japan, Cuba complete Field at Haarlem Baseball Week
The organizers of the “Haarlemse Honkbalweek” announced on Wednesday that Cuba and Japan will complete the field of participants. The four other teams will be host Netherlands, the NJCAA All Stars (USA),…
Chris Paterson latest Addition to Regensburg Roster
The Buchbinder Legionaere Regensburg have signed the 24-year-old right-handed pitcher/outfielder Chris Paterson. He played for the French Elite League club Montigny last season. The Californian spent the winter in the Californian Winter…
Hearing for Enorbel Marquez-Ramirez scheduled for Friday
A judge of the Italian Baseball and Softball Federation (FIBS) has scheduled the hearing in the case of Enorbel Marquez-Ramirez for Friday, March 26. He will hear the arguments of Marquez-Ramirez, Telemarket…
GB Baseball names Jason Greenberg National Team General Manager
by BaseballSoftballUK, www.baseballsoftballuk.com The Executive Board of the British Baseball Federation has confirmed that Jason Greenberg will be the new General Manager of the Great Britain Senior Baseball Team. The appointment is…