Alessandro Maestri: Already on Sunday Italian reliever Alessandro Maestri got a chance to pitch in a Cactus League game for the Chicago Cubs. He came into the game against the Cincinnati Reds…
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(Update) Recaps: Navarra upsets Marlins. Sant Boi, FC Barcelona no-hit Opponents
Update 3/23: Recap for matchup between FC Barcelona and Astros Valencia added. Baseball Navarra – Tenerife Marlins Puerto Cruz 12-2 (8), 10-9 Game 1: MPC 002 000 00 2 7 3 NAV…
Sam Dempster elected to the Whitby Sports Hall of Fame
by BaseballSoftballUK, www.baseballsoftballuk.com MLB Envoy Coach Sam Dempster has been coming to the UK as a Major League Baseball Envoy since the summer of 2004, and after each summer spent teaching the…
New York Yankees appoint Doug Skiles as Scout for Europe
The New York Yankees have appointed Doug Skiles as scout for Europe according to a report on the website of the Swedish Baseball and Softball Federation. The Swedish-American, who is part of…
Daniel Husband to coach German 6th-Division Club
The 31-year-old American Daniel Husband is going to coach the German sixth-division club Schwaig Red Lions, located in a village nearby the Munich airport, in the upcoming season. He will be responsible…
Results Spanish Division de Honor March 20&21
The Tenerife Marlins Puerto Cruz have won the past five championships in the Spanish Division de Honor. This year defending the title won’t be easy. After having lost twice against the FC…
Jamel Boutagra attends Training Camp in Japan
The French Baseball blog Honus.fr reports that Jamel Boutagra spent ten days in Japan in February, attending training camp of the Hanshin Tigers. It was the third time after 1997 and 1998….
Martis, Bernadina play for Nationals
Shairon Martis again pitched in relief on Saturday for the Nationals. Against the Marlins he allowed three hits and two runs in two innings, striking out and walking none. Cameron Maybin went…
MOBSSz Winter Clinic kicks off new season in Hungary
by Hungarian Baseball and Softball Federation, www.baseball.hu The MOBSSz Winter Clinic was a nine-day indoor program run by volunteers and offered following free of charge activities to players and coaches: Feb-20 –…
Yurendell de Caster goes to Mexico
According to Honkbalsite.com Yurendell de Caster has signed with the Mexican League club Broncos de Reynosa. The 30-year-old infielder, who played for the Dutch National Team during the World Baseball Classic and…
Italian Baseball History on FIBS.it
Since the beginning of March the official website of the Italian Baseball and Softball Federation (FIBS) again has an English section. Besides important news you also can find a special about the…
International Baseball and Softball Series Apeldoorn, Netherlands
by www.baseballeurope.com The Dutch Baseball federation would like to invite everyone interested to participate in the 23rd youth International Apeldoorn Baseball and Softball Series. This tournament has been organized for over 22…
Team Érd wins 1st Indoor Youth Baseball Tournament in Hungary
by Hungarian Baseball and Softball Federation, www.baseball.hu The second tournament during the MOBSSz Winter Baseball Week took place on February 28th, Sunday and was open for cadet and juvenile age group (age…
Catania Warriors complete Roster with David Lionetti
The Catania Warriors Paternò have completed their roster for the upcoming season in the Italian Baseball League. They have added infielder David Lionetti, who is coming from the Serie A2 team Danesi…
Four European Umpires selected for Softball World Championships
According to a report on FIBS.it, the International Softball Federation (ISF) has selected four European Umpires for the Women’s Softball World Championship in Caracas, Venezuela. Andrea Marcon (Italy), Tomislav Ozimec (Croatia), Pavel…
FC Barcelona hosts surprising Astros Valencia in Division de Honor
This weekend’s top matchup in the Spanish Division de Honor involves the FC Barcelona and the Astros Valencia. The Catalonian is coming fresh from two statement wins in Tenerife against reigning champions…
Alex Liddi starts again, Chances for Roger Bernadina improve
Alex Liddi: The Italian third baseman Alex Liddi got another start for the Seattle Mariners on Thursday against the Colorado Rockies. Playing the hot corner and batting ninth, the San Remo native…
Mathias Winterrath new Head Coach of Junior National Team in Germany
Mathias Winterrath is taking over as head coach of the Junior National Team in Germany. The 42-year-old succeeds Jesco Veisz, who had to part ways with the German Baseball and Softball Federation…
Mark Lamacchia to Nettuno, Francesco Cozzolino to Godo
Danesi Nettuno The Italian Baseball League club Danesi Nettuno is still adding players to its 2010 roster. Baseball.it reports on Wednesday that right-handed pitcher Mark Lamacchia joins the European Champions Cup Winner…
Swiss All Star Team travels to Solingen, Germany
The preseason in Europe is under way, although the chilly weather doesn’t make things easy. However the forecast shows signs of better times. One of the highlights probably is going to be…
2010 MLB European Academy Tryouts announced
Press Release MLB International Major League Baseball will host a series of eight try-outs around Europe to select players for the 2010 MLB European Academy. Members of the MLB Scouting Bureau will…
Renny Duarte joins Senago United
The 31-year-old Venezuelan right-hander Renny Duarte will join the Milan-based club Senago United for the upcoming season. The team, which is part of the newly founded Expo United franchise, is going to…
Janda, Dobkowski join Gauting Indians, Emery stays
The German Baseball-Bundesliga club Gauting Indians has announced more transactions for the 2010 season. They have signed pitchers John Dobkowski and Jakub Janda, as well as catcher/infielder Thomas Rohrer. Additionally catcher Matti…
BBF hopes to appoint National Team GM by March 22
The newly elected board of the British Baseball Federation held its first meeting on March 9. On Monday the minutes were published on BaseballSoftballUK.com. Since Alan Smith and Stephan Rapaglia resigned as…
Van den Hurk, Jurrjens hit hard. Ponson signs with Ducks.
Rick van den Hurk: The 24-year-old right-hander Rick van den Hurk started for the Florida Marlins on Tuesday in a Grapefruit League game against the Washington Nationals. After holding the Nats scoreless…