Even though we already started the year 2010, we will continue to look back at the 2009 season in Europe’s elite leagues. After the Netherlands, Italy, Spain, Germany, Czech Republic , Sweden,…
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Swiss Champion Therwil Flyers sign Catcher JB Tucker
The reigning Swiss champion Therwil Flyers has signed the 27-year-old catcher John Bullock Tucker for the upcoming season. He was born in Black Foot, Idaho, but now lives in Bradenton, Florida. He…
Martijn Meeuwis ends National Team Career
The 27-year-old catcher/outfielder Martijn Meeuwis ended his Dutch National Team career after only 30 games. His club, DOOR Neptunus, announced his decision on its website. He is going to focus on his…
Cincinnati Reds invite Alex Smit to Major League Spring Training
The 24-year-old Alex Smit is among 53 players, which will participate in the Spring Training of the Cincinnati Reds at their new complex in Goodyear, Arizona. The left-hander will report to the…
2009 in Review – Belgian First Division – Port of Antwerp Greys
Even though we already started the year 2010, we will continue to look back at the 2009 season in Europe’s elite leagues. After the Netherlands, Italy, Spain, Germany, Czech Republic , Sweden,…
Baseball Softball UK plans College Softball League in North London
by Baseball Softball UK, www.baseballsoftballuk.com BSUK coaches are currently delivering softball sessions to students at three colleges in the London boroughs of Harrow and Brent as a prelude to forming the Brent…
Demolition of Ballpark “Stadio Europeo – Nino Cavalli” in Parma
The former ballpark of the Italian Baseball League club Cariparma “Stadio Europeo – Nino Cavalli” is history. The stadium was demolished from December 6th to January 22nd. Photographer Marco Vasini of the…
Conan O’Brien: Old Time Baseball
On Friday Conan O’Brien hosted NBC’s “Tonight Show” for the last time, ending a seven-month stint. Jay Leno, who preceded O’Brien, will be back as host on March 1st. O’Brien is expected…
2009 in Review – Belgian First Division – Brasschaat Braves
Even though we already started the year 2010, we will continue to look back at the 2009 season in Europe’s elite leagues. After the Netherlands, Italy, Spain, Germany, Czech Republic , Sweden,…
Italian Winter League in Tuscany with 1st Game Day on Sunday
The Italian Winter League, an indoor tournament for youth teams, continues on Sunday with the first game day of the regional tournament in Tuscany. Five games will be played at the Palazzetto…
Podcast Interviews Wanted for new Website
John Fitzgerald, who produced and directed the Irish Baseball Movie, has created a new website for International Baseball fans, called Planet Hardball. He is looking for players, coaches and league officials to…
Giordano Makholm leaves Compiègne for Montigny Cougars
The French Elite League club Montigny Cougars announced on their website the signing of the 16-year-old catcher Giordano Makholm. He is coming from the Nationale 1 champion Marlins de Compiègne, where he…
2009 in Review – Belgian First Division – Namur Angels
Even though we already started the year 2010, we will continue to look back at the 2009 season in Europe’s elite leagues. After the Netherlands, Italy, Spain, Germany, Czech Republic , Sweden,…
Baseball America ranks Liddi, Halman in Top 10 of Mariners Prospects
On Friday Baseball America released the Top Ten prospects list for the Seattle Mariners organization. Two of the players were born in Europe. After being named the best player in the California…
Juan Manuel Salazar joins Brother in Sant Boi
About one month before starting into the new season the Spanish Division de Honor club CB Sant Boi brings in another player. Juan Manuel Salazar leaves the FC Barcelona to join his…
Catania Warriors add Rolexis Molina and confirm Manager, Coaching Staff
The Catania Warriors Paternò have signed the Cuban outfielder/third baseman Rolexis Molina Guerrero for the upcoming season according to a report by Baseball.it. The 31-year-old played twelve years in the Serie Nacional…
Jamal Boutagra and Paturels to Templiers Senart
The French Elite League club Templiers Senart has signed catcher Jamal Boutagra for the upcoming season. The 35-year-old worked as a hitting coach at the French Baseball Academy in Toulouse last year….
2009 in Review – Belgian First Division – Mortsel Stars
Even though we already started the year 2010, we will continue to look back at the 2009 season in Europe’s elite leagues. After the Netherlands, Italy, Spain, Germany, Czech Republic , Sweden,…
Four Italian Clubs to form new Franchise “Expos United”
Four clubs in the Lombardy and the Piedmont in Italy have founded a new Baseball franchise this week under the name “Expos United”. The presidents of Senago Milano United, Milano 1946, Rajo…
Namur Angels add Gracjan Kraszewski to 2010 Roster
The Belgian First Division club Namur Angels has signed Gracjan Kraszewski to a three-month contract. He will arrive in early April and leave in early July. In 2009 the switch hitting utility…
Travis Flores wins Power Showcase HR Derby
Third baseman Travis Flores from Desert Ridge High School in Mesa, Arizona won the 2010 edition of the Power Showcase High School Home Run Derby at Tropicana Field in St. Petersburg, Florida…
San Marino signs Relievers Mattia Salsi and Ilo Bartolucci
The Italian Baseball League club T&A San Marino, vice champion in the 2009 campaign, has signed relievers Mattia Salsi and Ilo Bartolucci according to a report on Baseball.it. Salsi is a 32-year-old…
2009 in Review – Belgian First Division – Merchtem Cats
Even though we already started the year 2010, we will continue to look back at the 2009 season in Europe’s elite leagues. After the Netherlands, Italy, Spain, Germany, Czech Republic , Sweden,…
AMGA Legnano brings in Amanda Nikolenko
Citta’ Oggi reports that the Italian Softball League club has signed Amanda Nikolenko for the upcoming season. She attended the University of Texas at San Antonio between 2004 and 2008, where she…
Kaitlyn Gentile leaves Nuoro for Terrasvogels
According to the NOS Videotext catcher Kaitlyn Gentile will leave the Italian Softball League club Museo D’Arte Nuoro to join the Dutch club Iber Lengua Terrasvogels for the upcoming season. The Hoofdklasse…