Its already kind of “old news”, but the San Francisco Giants have promoted Hensley Meulens from hitting coach to bench coach on the staff of manager Bruce Bochy. Meulens was mentioned as…
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Roger Bernadina wins KBO Award for most runs scored in league
Dutch outfielder Roger Bernadina, who won the Korea Baseball Organisation (KBO) with the KIA Tigers this year, was honored with a KBO award for the most runs scored during the 2017 season…
Sebastiano Poma leaves T&A San Marino to return to Parma
Italian national team outfielder Sebastiano Poma is leaving T&A San Marino after two years and returns to ParmaClima for the 2018 season in the Italian Baseball League. The 24-year-old batted only .237…
Rick van den Hurk again NPB Champion with Fukuoka
Rick van den Hurk continues to collect titles in Asian Baseball. The 32-year-old right-hander from Eindhoven, Netherlands once again won the Japan Series with his Fukuoka SoftBank Hawks. They defeated the Yokohama…
WBSC’s new Urban Game concept receives Peace and Sport Awards nomination
[youtube NYf04Nm5FIk 520] Press release World Baseball Softball Confederation LAUSANNE, Switzerland — A new urban/street game concept recently launched by the World Baseball Softball Confederation (WBSC) has been named among three nominees…
Invitation to U18 PONY Palomino Tournament in Stuttgart in 2018
PONY Baseball is going to host for the first time in Europe an U18 European Zone Tournament in 2018. The PALOMINO European Zone Tournament will be played from April 27 to May…
Program released for upcoming EBCA Convention in Antwerp
From Friday, November 10 to Sunday, November 12 the 2017 EBCA Convention is taking place in Antwerp, Belgium. Speakers will be Andre Lachance, Steve Springer, John Vodenlich, Steve Janssen, Tom O’Connell, Martin…
Transfer Window in Dutch Hoofdklasse closes
As usual the transfer window in the Dutch Hoofdklasse ended at the end of last month and the player transactions have been announced for most of the teams. Reigning champion Curacao Neptunus…
Darren Lauer replaces Jared Ney as Starting Pitcher with Dohren Wild Farmers
The Dohren Wild Farmers announced a new starting pitcher for game two each week in the German Baseball-Bundesliga. The 25-year-old Darren Lauer is replacing Jared Ney, who concluded his active playing career…
KNBSB celebrated World Series Game 7 with Dutch press
by Pim van Nes KNBSB representatives Paddy Roomer (commerce) and Seb Visser (communication) this morning hosted a gathering with the Dutch press in World hotel Wings on Rotterdam Airport. The hotel’s Sports…
KNBSB announces 2017 Season Awards in Baseball and Softball
The Royal Dutch Baseball and Softball Association (KNBSB) announced this year’s season awards in baseball and softball during the annual Star Awards gala at Claus Park Convention in Hoofddorp. Winners in Baseball:…
Roger Bernadina wins Korea Series 2017 with KIA Tigers
The KIA Tigers, together with Dutch outfielder Roger Bernadina, won the 2017 Korea Series. They defeated two-time defending champion Doosan Bears 4-1 in the best-of-seven final series. Its their 11th title overall…
Gambian female sports leader/IOC member Beatrice Allen appointed Vice President of WBSC
Press release World Baseball Softball Confederation LAUSANNE, Switzerland — The World Baseball Softball Confederation (WBSC) today appointed Gambian sports leader and International Olympic Committee (IOC) Member, Beatrice Allen, to vice president of…
CB Barcelona wins Sant Boi International U12 Baseball Tournament 2017
By CBS Sant Boi Very happy and satisfied we finished on Sunday October 29 after the final of the International Baseball Tournament U12 CBS Sant Boi. In memory of Pedro García &…
Ulli Wermuth taking over as Head Coach of Stuttgart Reds
After Gavin Ng stepped down at the end of the 2017 season, the Stuttgart Reds announced his successor this past weekend. Former Mainz Athletics player and head coach Ulli Wermuth is taking…
KNBSB moves into new offices, looking to fill open vacancies
By Pim van Nes KNBSB published last week that effective December 1st her new office address will be Kelvinbaan 40 in the same city of Nieuwegein. The move will be made together…
Austrian Baseball Finals: Athletics Attnang-Puchheim defend Title in BLA
The Athletics Attnang-Puchheim have defended their title in the Baseball League Austria. However they needed seven games to down the Vienna Wanderers in the Austrian Baseball Finals this year. Vienna won game…
Invitation to PONY European Zone Championship 2018
[youtube IxH_OdYIDoQ 520] by PONY Baseball Welcome to the informational site for the 2018 SUMA PONY European Zone Championships. Dates: April 19-22, 2018 Age Divisions: Pony 14U & Colt 16U baseball, and Colt…
Al Jazeera reports on Netherlands Baseball
[youtube gi9pZLGHyxU 520] Al Jazeera produced a two-minute video clip about Netherlands baseball and its success on a global stage.
Germany’s Donald Lutz returns to Australian Baseball League
The Brisbane Bandits announced on Wednesday that Germany’s Donald Lutz is returning for the 2017/2018 season in the Australian Baseball League. The 62-game Major Leaguer (2013/2014 with Cincinnati Reds) will be playing…
Germany, Spain to play six-game series in Barcelona next week
The national teams of Germany and Spain are going to play a six-game exhibition series in Barcelona, Spain next week to round up the 2017 baseball season. Games will be played in…
WBSC Baseball Softball world joins IWG in advocating Women in Sport across
Press release World Baseball Softball Confederation GABORONE, Botswana — The World Baseball Softball Confederation (WBSC) and the International Working Group (IWG) today announced that WBSC and 82 Baseball and Softball National Federations…
First ESCA Camp a success #lovesoftball
By European Softball Federation, www.europeansoftball.org The first ESCA Camp ever took place in Diessen, Netherlands, October 18 -22. Campers from eight different European countries stayed all at one facility, they not only trained…
Alberto Mineo re-signs with Chicago Cubs organization
The Chicago Cubs have re-signed Italian catcher Alberto Mineo to a minor league contract for the 2018 season. He became a minor league free agent at the end of the season. The…
EBCA Convention – Antwerp 2017 – Meet the Speakers: Steve Springer
The 2017 EBCA Convention will be held from November 10 to 12 in Antwerp, Belgium. Visit www.baseball-in-europe.com to register. by European Baseball Coaches Association Steven Springer is an American former professional baseball…