In a special show on the new MLB Network the provisional 45-man rosters for the 16 teams at the upcoming World Baseball Classic were released on Monday evening. The final rosters of…
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14 European Teams listed in IBAF World Ranking
A few days ago we published the press release for the first-ever IBAF World Rankings on Mister-Baseball.com. It is time to look at the standings from a European standpoint. 14 teams are…
Mike Bazuin at Power Showcase in Florida
[youtube -KofugoZU1A] Mike Bazuin of the Dutch Hoofdklasse club DOOR NEPTUNUS took part in the International Power Showcase High School Home Run Derby at the Tropicana Field in St. Petersburg, Florida at…
IBAF appoints Jean-Pierre Moser as Anti Doping Manager
by IBAF, www.ibaf.org Former Director of WADA’s European Regional Office Joins Staff For Upcoming World Baseball Classic (LAUSANNE, Switzerland) – The International Baseball Federation (IBAF) today announced that they have named Jean-Pierre…
Provisional World Baseball Classic Rosters to be announced on Monday
The new MLB Network, which started on January 1st, will broadcast a World Baseball Classic Roster Special on Monday, January 19th at 6pm ET in which the provisional rosters for the upcoming…
IBAF completes successful Series of Meetings with MLB
by IBAF, www.ibaf.org Dr. Harvey Schiller addresses Owners as Group and in individual meetings, continues efforts this week with MLB Network before heading to Europe (LAUSANNE, Switzerland) Dr. Harvey Schiller, President of…
Aimee Murch and Christina Rolla from Legnano to Terrasvogels
The 2007 Netherlands Women Softball champion TERRASVOGLES signs two players from the Italian Softball League club AMGA LEGNANO. The 25-year-old Australian Aimee Murch and the 24-year-old Italian-American Christina Rolla reinforce the roster…
XXIV Coach Convention of FIBS in Perugia from January 23 to 25
Baltimore Orioles’ Jeremy Guthrie and Chicago Cubs General Manager Jim Hendry highlight the speakers at the XXIV Coach Convention of the Italian Baseball and Softball Federation (FIBS) in Perugia from January 23…
Mel Stottlemyre completes Coaching Staff of Team USA at WBC
The former Major League pitcher and pitching coach Mel Stottlemyre completes the coaching staff of Team USA at the upcoming World Baseball Classic. He will serve as the bullpen coach besides manager…
Highlights from Bryce Harper and Christian Walker at Power Showcase
The fine guys from Power Showcase are currently uploading the clips from the 70 power prospects to YouTube, which participated in the High School Home Run Derby at the beginning of January….
Reggio Emilia sign former Minor Leaguer Pete Farina and Taber Lee
The Italian Baseball League club REGGIO EMILIA acquired two more players for the upcoming season. They signed catcher Pete Farina and infielder Taber Lee with both having collected experience in the American…
Baseball America lists Greg Halman as No. 1 Prospect of Mariners
The famous magazine Baseball America ranks the Dutch outfielder Greg Halman as the number one prospect and best athlete in the Seattle Mariners organization in its annual Top 10 Prospects list. He…
Baseball Bloopers
[youtube OoFCo43Elwo] A compilation of some of the funniest miscues in Baseball history.
Park skips World Baseball Classic, Santana questionable
The 16 World Baseball Classic teams have to submit their provisional rosters these days. Two pitchers probably will miss the spring tournament. The Korean Chan Ho Park declined an invitation to play…
CEB sets Groups for European Cup Qualifiers
Besides the confirmation of Matino as second European Cup host, the Confederation of European Baseball also announced the groups for the European Cup Qualifiers, which will be played from June 15 to…
2009 Season in Switzerland starts on April 5th
Last year the opening day event was a rain-filled affair. This year the Swiss Baseball and Softball Federation (SBSF) try again. The 2009 season in the Swiss Nationalliga A (NLA) starts on…
Namur Angels bring in Zachery Potter and Henry Perkins
The Belgian First Division club NAMUR ANGELS brings in two college ball proven players to reinforce their roster for the upcoming season. They acquire pitcher Zachary Potter from the State University of…
IBAF publishes first-ever World Ranking
by IBAF, www.ibaf.org Steady play has Cuba firmly at #1, Korea surges to 2nd behind strong ‘08 (LAUSANNE, Switzerland) – For the first time ever, Tuesday, the International Baseball Federation (IBAF) released…
Bert Blyleven misses again on Hall of Fame
The two outfielders Rickey Henderson and Jim Rice are on their way to Cooperstown, New York. The National Baseball Hall of Fame announced the results of the 2008 ballot on Monday. Henderson,…
Robin Roy comes back to Rouen Huskies
Robin Roy is back. The ROUEN legend comes out of retirement and returns to his former club. The HUSKIES announced the comeback of the right-handed pitcher on Monday evening in a press…
USA Baseball announces Coaching Staff for 2009 World Baseball Classic
Press release USA Baseball regarding 2009 World Baseball Classic Hall of Famer Mike Schmidt and 1984 Olympian Barry Larkin among five coaches named (DURHAM, N.C.) USA Baseball today named five coaches who…
CEB confirms Matino as 2nd European Cup Destination, No Finals
The Technical Commission of the Confederation of European Baseball (CEB) confirmed today that they have approved the proposal by the Italian Baseball and Softball Federation (FIBS) to host the second European Cup…
Danny Newman returns to Cariparma
Long time Italian veteran Daniel Newman returns to CARIPARMA in the Italian Baseball League. The left-handed pitcher, who is celebrating his 45th birthday on January 18, already played in Parma for two…
Gauting Indians add Pitcher and Shortstop to 2009 Roster
After Harvard alumni Trey Hendricks signed as head coach for the GAUTING INDIANS in December, the German Baseball-Bundesliga club acquired two players to reinforce the roster for the upcoming season. Both, pitcher…
Chris Iannetta passes on Italy, plays for USA at Classic
Catcher Chris Iannetta of the Major League club COLORADO ROCKIES accepted an invitation by Team USA for the 2009 World Baseball Classic and is currently one of two backstops on the American…