We reported about the draw for the European and CEB Cup tournaments several weeks ago. Today we take a look at the qualifiers. Six teams will compete at each of the four…
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First Italian Winter League finalist will be crowned in Verona
The Italian Winter League is making strides toward the end of the season. The Veneto tournament in Verona will be the first to start the final round. Teams from San Martino Junior,…
Participants for Haarlemse Honkbal week announced
President Fritz MULDER announced five of the six participating teams for the 24th edition of the Haarlemse Honkbal Week (HHW). The Netherlands will try to defend their title from 2007 against squads…
Stuffed Schedule for Dutch Softball Team in 2008
The coaches and players of the Dutch Women Softball team do have an intense schedule in front of them in 2008. The highlight is obviously the participation at the Olympics in Beijing…
Matteo D’Angelo pitches for Winthrop University
Starting pitcher Matteo D’ANGELO has joined the squad of the Winthrop University in Rock Hill, South Carolina. He was voted as the rookie of the year and the best Italian starter last…
Spanish National Team began preparation for Olympic qualifier
Several members of the Spanish National Team, including pitchers and catchers, have already started their preparation for the upcoming Olympic qualifier. Players like Yoel HERNANDEZ, Jorge BALBOA, Remigio LEAL, Dewis NAVARRO and…
Alligators terminate contract with new Outfielder Breland Brown
The Solingen Alligators terminated the contract with outfielder Breland BROWN. The published a press release, saying that he made additional unreasonable demands after signing an agreement to play for the 2006 champion….
Turkish Baseball Academy approved as Baseball Club
by Alper Bozkurt The Turkish Baseball Academy’s (TBA) status as a Baseball Club was approved on the 25th of January 2008. They are now officially the first Baseball Club in Turkey. General…
Former Major Leaguer Matt Beech new starter for Telemarket Rimini
Telemarket Rimini announced another signing. Starting pitcher Matt Beech joins the team in 2008. He is a former Major Leaguer for the Philadelphia Phillies. He 36-yeeer-old southpaw was born in Oakland, California….
Lino Connell back with Bologna?
It seems that infielder Lino CONELL will be back with Fortitudo Bologna. There are rumours about an agreement for an extension between the club and the player. The 35-year-old former minor leaguer…
Spanish Federation confirms participants in Honor Division
After the fusion of three teams to one and the no-eligibility of another club due to field conditions the Spanish Baseball League shrinks from twelve to nine teams in 2008. CD Amaya,…
Nettuno: No confirmation on Pitcher Giovanni Carrara and Outfielder Selwyn Langaigne
Last week we reported several transactions by Caffe Danesi Nettuno. We talked about the signing of outfielder Selwyn LANGAIGNE and the extension of pitcher Giovanni CARRARA. However there was some misleading information’s…
Bring Baseball and Softball back to the Olympics
As everybody knows Baseball and Softball will be cut for the Olympic Games 2012 in London. Today we like to introduce two programs to bring our sport back to the Olympics as…
Turkish Cadets National Team is getting prepared for the European Qualifier in Antalya
by Alper Bozkurt Turkey is hosting the European Cadets Qualifier in June 2008. The teams competing in Side (Antalya) for promotion will be the Ukraine, Great Britain, Romania, Bulgaria and Turkey. The…
Italian Winter League: Results from Rovigo
The Italian Winter League continued last weekend with just one stop. The Trofeo Cariparo kicked off their short schedule of three game days. Ponzano Veneto clinched first place in group one with…
Clinton Balgera returns to Rimini
Telemarket Rimini confirmed on their website the return of Clinton BALGERA. The Australian played in Italy in the past and he destroyed opposing pitching this winter in his home country. The 32-year-old…
Update for Greek Championship
by Tom Mazarakis The second phase of the Athenian Group games have been completed with the following results: Spartakos vs. Evriali 22-3 Marousi vs. Evriali 9-6 Spartakos vs. Marousi 29-0 Spartakos easily…
Outfielder Mike Lockwood to De Angelis Godo?
We do not have a confirmation yet. But is seems that outfielder Mike LOCKWOOD could sign with De Angelis Godo of the Italian Baseball League. He was born on December 27, 1976…
Final Four in Barcelona
The Confederation of European Baseball (CEB) awarded Barcelona, Viladecans and Sant Boi with the organization of the Final Four tournament. This event is new and features the four best-ranked teams of the…
Promoted Rangers Redipuglia strengthen roster
The only promoted team in the Italian Baseball League reported their first signings for the 2008 season. The Rangers Redipuglia revamped their roster with Lizhaio BAEZ, Francesco NARDI, Matteo BERTOLDI, Paolo PIANI,…
Italian Winter League in Rovigo kicks off on Sunday
The Italian Winter League continues with just one stop this Sunday. The Trofeo Cariparo tournament in Rovigo kicks off their schedule. Teams from Veneto, Udine, Ravenna and Rovigo will determine their participant…
CEB made draw for EC qualifier
The technical commission of the Confederation of European Baseball (CEB) made the draw for the European Championship (EC) Qualifiers, which will be held this summer. The place for the next EC is…
Jesus Matos with Fortitudo after all?
We reported two weeks ago that Jesus MATOS would leave Fortitudo Bologna to join a Mexican Summer League Club. Now there is a possibility for a return of the premium pitcher. Some…
Schedule for Swiss Cup published
The Swiss Baseball and Softball Federation has published the draw for the Swiss Cup. The first round will take place on April 26th and 27th. The NLA-teams Bern Cardinals, Zurich Challengers, Zurich…
Alligators Add Outfielder Breland Brown
The Solingen Alligators signed outfielder Breland BROWN for the 2008 season. He played at the Northeast Mississippi Community College. He had a batting average of .385 during the last two seasons. He…