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…
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EBCA Convention Day 1 – 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…
Manager, first Players confirmed for Fortitudo Bologna
One week after electing a new board of directors, FORTITUDO BOLOGNA now looks to build a team for the 2010 Italian Baseball League season, which can defend its title. New president Stefano…
Prospects in 2009 – Kalian Sams – Everett Aqua Sox
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. Kalian Sams Birth date: 08/25/1986 in The…
2009 in Review – Spanish Division de Honor – Baseball Navarra
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…
12,000 World Series Pictures packed into a 3-minute Master Piece
World Series Time-Lapse by Robert Caplin from Robert Caplin on Vimeo. Robert Caplin photographed the action at and around game six of the 2009 World Series between the New York Yankees and…
New Players for Montepaschi Grosseto, Coaching Staff completed
The offseason in the Italian Baseball League is about to heat up. MONTEPASCHI GROSSETO announced a few decisions this week. New manager Ruggero Bagialemani returned from Cuba and completed his coaching staff…
2009 in Review – Spanish Division de Honor – CB Viladecans
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…
Rick van den Hurk plays Winter Ball in Puerto Rico
Rick van den Hurk of the Florida Marlins is pitching in the Puerto Rican Winter League in the next couple of weeks. The right-hander tries to make up some innings he missed…
Josh Chetwynd talks about Mister-Baseball’s European Top 50
Last week we published the newest edition of Mister-Baseball’s European Top 50 Club Rankings. Josh Chetwynd, the editor of the rankings, was so kind to answer a few questions about them. He…
ESPN on Joe Cook and Baseball in Cambodia
Patrick Hruby wrote an extensive article on Joe Cook and Baseball in Cambodia for ESPN Outside the Lines. Check it out. It is worth the read. An excerpt: I thought this would…
Prospects in 2009 – Mike Bolsenbroek – Williamsport Crosscutters
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. Mike Bolsenbroek Birth date: 03/11/1987 in Santa…
2009 in Review – Spanish Division de Honor – El Llano
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…
Alexander Smit among Minor League Free Agents
The offseason in the US has begun. But not only on the Major League level players look for new opportunities. Baseball America published a list of Minor League free agents on Tuesday….
Sam D’Oliveira heads Pioneers Newcomers List
The 2009 Belgian Champion HOBOKEN PIONEERS have announced some transfers on their website. The most prominent name on the list is Sam D’Oliveira, who is coming from the PORT OF ANTWERP GREYS…
Prospects in 2009 – Eric Gonzalez – Lake Elsinore Storm
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. Eric Gonzalez Birth date: 09/05/1986 in San…
2009 in Review – Spanish Division de Honor – Halcones de Vigo
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…
Can Baseball help bring US and Cuba together?
This was the headline of an Associated Press report by Frederic J. Frommer this past weekend. American Amateur Softball teams traveled to Cuba last weekend for a series of games. The Baltimore…
Baham, Lacasse likely returning to Baseball-Bundesliga
There isn’t an official announcement yet, but there are rumors that the BONN CAPITALS will bring in two American Baseball-Bundesliga veterans for the 2010 season. The 35-year-old Alex Baham played in Germany…
2009 in Review – Spanish Division de Honor – CD Pamplona
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…
Prospects in 2009 – Rien Vernooij – GCL Mets
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. Rien Vernooij Birth date: 01/30/1989 in Rotterdam,…
Animated Polar Bear takes his Swings
[youtube F6AO76ePJhs] An animated polar bear takes his swings in a batting cage. It is an episode of a Spanish-language series to promote the values of fair play among children. The message…
More Information on new Italian League Structure
On Sunday we already reported on the introduction of the new league structure in Italian Baseball and Softball. Today we do have more details on the reform. As mentioned starting in 2010…
2009 in Review – Spanish Division de Honor – Astros Valencia
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…
Funny Minnesota Twins Commercials
The Minnesota Twins will leave the Metrodome and are going to move into their new ballpark Target Field next season. Reason enough to produce a new set of these funny “This is…