The Dutch national team has started its preparations for the 2010 season on Wednesday. Twice a week the squad will practice together. The sessions are currently held by Robert Eenhoorn, Brian Farley…
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Cariparma interested in Adolfo Gomez and Juan Camilo
The Italian Grandeslam blog brings us new rumors about the IBL club Cariparma. They seem to be interested in signing Adolfo Gomez and Juan Camilo. Gomez already played for Parma in 2007…
Whitehorse to host 2012 Women’s Softball World Championship
Just a few weeks after announcing that Caracas, Venezuela (June 23 – July 2) will host the 2010 Women’s Softball World Championship, the International Softball Federation (ISF) has awarded the 2012 tournament…
Frantisek Vasourek lone European at 2010 Power Showcase HR Derby
[youtube ANb3XMT9kHE] Frantisek Vasourek of the Czech Extraleague club AVG Draci Brno is going to be the lone European representative in the 2010 edition of the International High School Power Showcase Home…
2009 in Review – Austrian Baseball League – MOSQUITO Athletics Attnang-Puchheim
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 and Sweden,…
MLB to discuss Global Series with Japan
The two commissioners of Major League Baseball Bud Selig and of Japanese Professional Baseball Ryozo Kato met in Milwaukee, Wisconsin this week and apparently also discussed a regular Global World Series between…
Another Q&A with Dr. Harvey Schiller
Just a few days after former IBAF President Dr. Harvey Schiller talked with Media Daily News, Laura Walden and Keir Radnedge of Sports Features Communications also did a Q&A with him. Besides…
Bert Blyleven misses Hall of Fame by 5 Votes
The National Baseball Hall of Fame and the Baseball Writers’ Association of America (BBWAA) announced on Wednesday the results of the 2010 BBWAA Hall of Fame elections. Andre Dawson, who played 16…
Solingen Alligators add new Shortstop, Starting Pitcher
The Solingen Alligators will add two new American players for the upcoming season in the German Baseball-Bundesliga. The 28-year-old infielder Damon Lessler and the 23-year-old starting pitcher Josh Rickards will join the…
Czech Winter League continues on Sunday in Prague
by Michal Hanus On Sunday January 10th the Winter League in the Czech Republic continues with the second tournament organized by baseball club Tempo Titans Praha in DDM Modrany facility. Eight teams…
2009 in Review – Austrian Baseball League – Union Kufstein Vikings
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 and Sweden,…
San Marino interested in Anthony Granato, Macerata IBL2 Affiliate
T&A San Marino is interested in 28-year-old infielder Anthony Granato according to Maurizio Roveria of Baseball.it. The Toronto native spent three seasons (2004-2006) in the organizations of the Chicago Cubs and Colorado…
Alexander Ratner new President of Russian Baseball Federation
by www.baseballeurope.com Elective congress in Russia brings new president Alexander Ratner was elected the new president of the Russian Baseball Federation during the Ordinary elective Congress held on December 18, 2009. The…
Compiègne also not playing in French Elite League
After the La Guerche Hawks announced on Sunday that they will not play in the 2010 French Elite League due to player shortage, another team made a similar decision. The Marlins de…
Ryan Lilly retires, Dusty Bergman stays in Heidenheim
The reigning German champion Heidenheim Heidekoepfe announced on Wednesday that shortstop Ryan Lilly has ended his playing career. He took a job as marketing assistant with the University of Nevada in Las…
2009 in Review – Austrian Baseball League – Schwechat Blue Bats
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 and Sweden,…
Eagles Prague with Coaching Change
The Eagles Prague will change their coaching staff for the upcoming season. Jan Homolka and Jakub Jonák, who pitched for the Czech Extraleague club in 2009, will take over head coach duties…
Rimini and Riccione to form Franchise
Riccione Dolphins will be the IBL2 affiliate for the Italian Baseball League club Telemarket Rimini. Both clubs are close to finalize an agreement according to Baseball.it on Monday evening. They already had…
Serbian Baseball hands out 2009 Awards
by Vlastimir Arandjelovic, www.baseballsrbija.com On Saturday December 27, 2009 in Vamos cafe Baseballsrbija.com in association with the Serbian Baseball Federation organized the award winning ceremony to announce the best performers in 2009…
Ian Young not coming back to Rouen Huskies
The 29-year-old outfielder/first baseman Ian Young is not coming to the reigning French champion Rouen Huskies. He had joined the club last spring and batted .351 (OBP .420/SLG .386) with two doubles,…
Sports Science: Reaction Time of a Third Baseman
[youtube l2knwswvwDI] The FSN Sports Science team examined how much time a third baseman in Major League Baseball has time to react. Mark Reynolds of the Arizona Diamondbacks is showing off his…
2009 in Review – Austrian Baseball League – Vienna Metrostars
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 and Sweden,…
Marcel Penger leaves Bonn Capitals
The 18-year-old right-handed pitcher Marcel Penger leaves the Bonn Capitals after two years and returns to his former club Hagen Chipmunks. The past two seasons he split time with the Baseball-Bundesliga and…
Gaspard Fessy returns to Spain, joins CB Sant Boi
Outfielder Gaspard Fessy returns to the Spanish Division de Honor. CB Sant Boi announced the signing of the 26-year-old on its website on Sunday. He had left the FC Barcelona in March…
La Guerche Hawks to withdraw from French Elite League
Mainly due to player shortage the La Guerche Hawks will leave the French Elite League. The steering committee of the club made the decision last Wednesday and announced it on its website…