A few weeks ago, we started our review series. After the Dutch Hoofdklasse, the Italian Baseball League and the Spanish Division de Honor, we now direct our attention to the German Baseball-Bundesliga….
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Juny Gressman, Philip van Woensel leave Namur Angels
Juny Gressman and Philip van Woensel will leave the Belgian First Division club Namur Angels. Gressman is 41-year-old Dutch Antillean outfielder/designated hitter, who is looking to play for a club in the…
ISG’s 2009-10 European Baseball Coaches’ Clinics off to great Start
Press Release International Sports Group, www.isgbaseball.com 6th Annual EBCA Convention November 20-22, 2009 Brussels, Belgium ISG’s 2009-10 European Baseball Coaches’ Clinic schedule got off to a great start with the 6th European…
Rick van den Hurk with solid 2nd Start in Puerto Rico
Rick van den Hurk had another decent outing in his second start in the Puerto Rican Winter League. Already on Monday the Eindhoven-born right-hander of the Florida Marlins allowed seven hits, two…
2009 in Review – German Baseball-Bundesliga – Pulheim Gophers
A few weeks ago, we started our review series. After the Dutch Hoofdklasse, the Italian Baseball League and the Spanish Division de Honor, we now direct our attention to the German Baseball-Bundesliga….
Merchtem Cats sign Ethan Guevin
The Belgian First Division club Merchtem Cats has signed the American pitcher Ethan Guevin. He comes to Europe after attending Carleton College in Northfield, Minnesota. The NCAA Division III School has an…
Kelly Ramos to stay with Montepaschi Grosseto
The official announcement wasn’t made yet, but according to Baseball.it Kelly Ramos will return to Grosseto for the 2010 campaign in the Italian Baseball League. The Dominican catcher is the second foreign…
IBAF releases Information on Congress in Lausanne in December
Ten days before the start of the congress in Lausanne, Switzerland, the International Baseball Federation (IBAF) has released detailed information about the gathering at the Centre de Congress et d’Expositions Beaulieu. The…
Claxton Shield in Australia starts with European Flavor
Before the MLB-sponsored Australian Baseball League is going to start in October 2010, the Claxton Shield remains the most important league in Australian Baseball. Five teams, the New South Wales Patriots, Queensland…
Prospects in 2009 – Jakub Sladek – GCL Phillies
During the winter months we are going to look back at the performances of Europeans, who played in the United States during the 2009 season. Jakub Sladek Birth date: 02/17/1990 in Prague,…
International Softball Federation publishes Rule Changes
During the ISF Congress in Venezuela a few weeks ago, the International Softball Federation also announced modification of the playing rules. The changes will be incorporated into the ISF’s 2010-2013 playing rules….
Vilnius wins Z-Cup Indoor Tournament in Brno, Czech Republic
by Michal Hanus Last weekend Brno was the capital of European youth baseball, as the baseball club Hrosi Brno organized the biggest European indoor baseball tournament, the 10th annual Z-Cup. The Tournament…
2009 in Review – Spanish Division de Honor – Tenerife Marlins Puerto Cruz
During the “slow” winter months we’re going to take a look back at the 2009 season in the European Leagues. We’ve started with the Dutch Hoofdklasse and the Italian Baseball League. The…
Parma planning 2010 Season
With the new make-up of the Italian Baseball Leagues, seven clubs from the Parma area met to discuss the 2010 future. Besides the IBL1 club Cariparma, also on hand were Collecchio, Colorno,…
Teaser to new Baseball Movie „Calvin Marshall“
[youtube rnY4pCgO6yA] It is the teaser to a new Baseball movie directed and written by Gary Lundgren, called “Calvin Marshall – A Hit Comedy about Losing”. It follows Calvin’s misguided dream to…
Granderson, Zimmerman Among ‘All Stars Helping Kids’ Winners For 2010 Jefferson Awards For Public Service
Press Release International Baseball Federation, www.ibaf.org Tigers outfielder and Nationals third baseman Join World Champions Venus Williams and Lauryn Williams, NBA All-Stars Dwight Howard and Dirk Nowitzki, NFL star Justin Tuck on…
2009 in Review – Spanish Division de Honor – CB Sant Boi
During the “slow” winter months we’re going to take a look back at the 2009 season in the European Leagues. We’ve started with the Dutch Hoofdklasse and the Italian Baseball League. The…
Format, Schedule known for 2010 European Championship
The Technical Commission of the Confederation of European Baseball (CEB) has announced the format and the schedule for the European Championship next summer in Stuttgart, Heidenheim and Neuenburg, Germany from July 23rd…
EBCA Convention Day 3 – a Blog by John Miller
The annual convention of the European Baseball Coaches Association takes place in Brussels, Belgium this weekend. John Miller, who you might know from Old World Pastime, is on hand and blogs about…
Van Mil, Jansen added to 40-Man Rosters
Until the end of last week, MLB organizations had to file the reserve lists for all Major and Minor League levels and two players from the Dutch national team were added to…
EBCA Convention Day 2 – a Blog by John Miller
The annual convention of the European Baseball Coaches Association takes place in Brussels, Belgium this weekend. John Miller, who you might know from Old World Pastime, is on hand and blogs about…
Prospects in 2009 – Tom Stuifbergen – Fort Myers Miracle
During the winter months we are going to look back at the performances of Europeans, who played in the United States during the 2009 season. Tom Stuifbergen Birth date: 09/26/1988 in Breda,…
2009 in Review – Spanish Division de Honor – FC Barcelona
During the “slow” winter months we’re going to take a look back at the 2009 season in the European Leagues. We’ve started with the Dutch Hoofdklasse and the Italian Baseball League. The…
Australian Mitchell Graham joins Almere Magpies
The promoted Dutch Hoofdklasse club ALMERE MAGPIES has signed the Australian infielder Mitchell Graham. They announced the acquisition on their website. The 23-year-old joins the American infielder Michael Parker as the second…
Prospects in 2009 – Kai Gronauer – Savannah Sand Gnats
During the winter months we are going to look back at the performances of Europeans, who played in the United States during the 2009 season. Kai Gronauer Birth date: 11/28/1986 in Solingen,…