The former Major League infielder Frank Menechino, who played the first half of the season for DANESI NETTUNO in the Italian Baseball League, found a new job. The NEW YORK YANKEES hired…
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New Head Coach for the Netherlands Women Softball Team
The Royal Dutch Baseball and Softball Federation (KNBSB) appointed Craig Montvidas as new head coach for the Netherlands Women Softball National Team. He succeeds Liz Kelly, who headed the coaching staff since…
2009 Baseball-Bundesliga Season to start on April 4th
The German Baseball and Softball Federation (DBV) released the schedule for the 2009 season in the Baseball-Bundesliga. The league starts on April 4th with 14 teams into a new year. The lone…
When Joe DiMaggio came to Nettuno, Italy
[youtube zdDQx3tv4v4] The clips shows a part from the “City of Baseball” movie, where citizens of Nettuno, Italy recall the legendary visit of Yankees great Joe DiMaggio in their hometown. “City of…
Nicolas Launay returns to Cougars de Montigny
The COUGARS DE MONTIGNY introduced their first new player for the upcoming season in the French Elite League. The 27-year-old center fielder Nicolas Launay is coming from SAVIGNY and returns to his…
Leo Vivona new Head Coach of Saarlouis Hornets
The German Baseball-Bundesliga club SAARLOUIS HORNETS introduced their new head coach for 2009. The Australian Leo Vivona signed a two-year contract with the fifth-ranked team in the southern conference. He is coming…
Price Categories for Baseball World Cup in Regensburg announced
The ticket shop for the 2009 IBAF Baseball World Cup games in Regensburg, Germany will be launched in a few days. On Monday the organizers already informed about the price categories of…
2009 French Elite League Season to start on March 29
The tentative schedule for the 2009 French Elite League season is set. Like in 2008 eight teams will compete in a round robin format in the regular season with 28 games on…
FC Barcelona add Outfielder and Catcher to 2009 Roster
After losing Remigio Leal and Jorge Balboa to Italian Baseball League teams, and William Domero to CB SANT BOI, the FC BARCELONA is strengthening the depth of the roster with two Division…
Sudtours Hoofdklasse Awards 2008 in the Netherlands
by Pim van Nes With so many baseball tournaments being hosted in southern countries in Europe, northern country Netherlands has a very useful sponsor in travel organization Sudtours, specialized in south bound…
Catching Up: Spanish Softball
In the upcoming days we are trying to catch up with the leagues in European Baseball and Softball, we were not covering during the summer. We are going to give you an…
Draw for European Cups, Venues for Qualifiers set
The Confederation of European Baseball (CEB) had a last meeting this year in Frankfurt, Germany on Saturday. They made the draw for the two European Cup tournaments, which will be both held…
Netherlands and Italy add to Exhibition Schedule
Major League Baseball released its complete Spring Training schedule last week and the two lone European World Baseball Classic teams Netherlands and Italy each play three games against Major League clubs. In…
Mainz Athletics acquire German Catching Prospect
A local newspaper reported on Thursday that the Baseball-Bundesliga club MAINZ ATHLETICS won the race for the 17-year-old German catching prospect Andreas Lastinger. The member of the 18-Under National Team is coming…
Daniel Hayes and Dale Brewer joining Clermont-Ferrand
The seventh-ranked team in the 2008 French Elite League season CLERMONT-FERRAND is replacing Brett Murray (22.1 IP, 22 SO, 4 BB, ERA 2.42, BA .289) and Doug Grant (154.1 IP, 174 SO,…
News and Notes from the World Baseball Classic
A few short news from the participating countries at the 2009 World Baseball Classic next March: Australia The Australian Baseball Federation appointed Jon Deeble to manage the Australian team at the tournament….
Mr. Cocker HCAW signs Outfielder Jason Rees
After reinforcing the pitching staff with the German National Team pitcher Andre Hughes, MR COCKER HCAW signed outfielder Jason Rees to improve the offense of the Dutch Hoofdklasse club. The 24-year-old Australian…
Baseball World Cup brings new Stadium to Sweden
Press Release Swedish Baseball and Softball Federation The 2009 Baseball World Cup not only brings the current Olympic champions South Korea to Sweden, but also brings a new baseball stadium to the…
Whitt named Manager for Team Canada, Morneau first Player
Baseball Canada announced on Thursday Ernie Whitt as manager of Team Canada. In addition Justin Morneau was confirmed as first player on the roster for the 2009 World Baseball Classic next March….
2009 Division de Honor Season to start on March 14
The 2009 season in the Spanish Division de Honor is scheduled to begin on the weekend of March 14/15. After shrinking to nine teams last winter, the league extends to ten next…
Rouen names new Manager, introduces new Players
The five-time French champion ROUEN HUSKIES published a new telecommuniqué, announcing a few new developments. They named Francois Colombier as new manager of the Elite League team and welcome Aldo Ramelet and…
Dutch National Team Infielder Roel Koolen retires
Honkbalsite.com is reporting on Wednesday that the Dutch national team infielder Roel Koolen of CORENDON KINHEIM announced his retirement at the age of 26. He informed his club about the decision at…
Aris Baseball Cup in Thessaloniki
[youtube aDft1NwRl10] The clip shows highlights from the 5th Aris Baseball Cup in Thessaloniki, which was held on October 11/12 2008. Leaders Vouliagmenis won the tournament with an 11-9 victory against Aris…
Results of first Italian Winter League stop in Bologna
The first tournament of the 2009 Italian Winter League season is in the books. Last Sunday the Emilia Romagna portion of the indoor league for youth players in Italy kicked off in…