All WBC Qualifier games will be streamed live on MLB’s YouTube channel for free. Simply go to youtube.com/mlb or search for “MLB” in the YouTube app from any device. Germany and France…
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World Baseball Softball Confederation, World Taekwondo and Taekwondo Humanitarian Foundation sign MOU
Press release World Baseball Softball Confederation LAUSANNE, Switzerland — March 6, 2020 – The World Baseball Softball Confederation (WBSC) today signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) with World Taekwondo (WT) and the…
Rosters and Coaching Staffs Announced for Pool 1 of World Baseball Classic Qualifier
Press release Major League Baseball World Baseball Classic, Inc. (WBCI) today announced the rosters and coaching staffs for Pool 1 of the World Baseball Classic Qualifier, which will be played March 13th-18th…
ESCA signed an agreement with the NFCA
Press release European Softball Federation The European Softball Coaches Association and the National Fastpitch Coaches Association have reached a partnership agreement in an effort to both share and increase the knowledge of…
MLB, MLBPA, WBSC reach player agreement for Olympics, Qualifiers
Press release World Baseball Softball Confederation LAUSANNE, Switzerland — 3 March 2020 — The World Baseball Softball Confederation (WBSC) has reached an agreement with Major League Baseball (MLB) and the Major League…
France announces Roster for WBCQ in Arizona
The French Baseball and Softball Federation (FFBS) announced their roster for the upcoming World Baseball Classic Qualifier in Tucson, Arizona. The team will be led by former San Francisco Giants manager Bruce…
MLB and Google Expand Relationship with New Google Cloud Partnership
Press release Major League Baseball Google and Major League Baseball (MLB) today announced a powerful multi-year collaboration to upgrade MLB’s business processes and support next-level experiences that inspire fans around the world….
Baseball Mexico: Monday, March 2, 2020
by Bruce Baskin, Baseball Mexico, http://baseballmexico.blogspot.com/ MEXICAN LEAGUE RELEASES REVISED 2020 SCHEDULE The Mexican League has released its 2020 schedule and, as promised, teams will play 18 fewer regular season games than…
Final Olympic Baseball Qualifier postponed to June
Press release World Baseball Softball Confederation Taipei, TPE — 2 March 2020 — The World Baseball Softball Confederation (WBSC), together with host Chinese Taipei Baseball Association (CTBA) and the Chinese Taipei Professional…
MLB Promotes Five to Full-Time Umpiring Staff
Press release Major League Baseball Major League Baseball announced that four umpires – Gary Cederstrom, Dana DeMuth, Mike Everitt and Jeff Kellogg – are retiring from the full-time Major League Umpiring staff….
Video Recap 2019 Season in MLB Game Development in Europe
A video recap by Erik Janssen of MLB’s Game Development activities in European Baseball during the 2019 season.
Catalunya Baseball Week to be played this coming Weekend
Catalonia Baseball Week arrives with a record attendance, a total of 21 teams will participate in this Edition with 54 games, representin eight nationalities, they are from Great Britain, Germany, Netherlands, Italy,…
Softball: Exhibition Series between Spain and Italy cancelled
A scheduled exhibition series between the Women’s Softball National Teams of Spain and Italy got cancelled this week due to concerns of the spread of the coronavirus. The series would have taken…
Tim Tebow to play for Philippines in WBC Qualifier
Former NFL quarterback and Heisman Trophy winner Tim Tebow is going to play for the Philippines in the upcoming World Baseball Classic Qualifier in Arizona. The current minor leaguer in the New…
Inaugural Baseball5 European Championship this coming weekend in Vilnius, Lithuania
by WBSC Europe First Baseball5 European Championship starts on 28 Februar. Sixteen National Teams, divided into four groups, will fight for the first-ever Baseball5 European title Sixteen National Teams will compete from…
Cologne Cardinals sign Quinn DiPasquale for 2020 Season
The Cologne Cardinals have signed 24-year-old Quinn DiPasquale to be their new starting pitcher in game two each week in the Ben’s Baseball-Bundesliga. The right-hander played for the Sydney Blue Sox in…
Dates and Venues Announced for 2021 World Baseball Classic
Press release Major League Baseball World Baseball Classic, Inc. (WBCI) announced the dates and venues for the 2021 World Baseball Classic today. The fifth installment of the WBC, which will be played…
British Baseball Federation: Teams up with Elite TV
Press release British Baseball Federation The British Baseball Federation (BBF) is proud to announce it has teamed up with Elite TV (from Chicago). Club members receive a one year licence to Elite…
Softball Australia announces Preliminary Roster for Olympic Games
Softball Australia announced a 20-player preliminary roster for the Tokyo 2020 Olympic Games. With Justine Smethurst and Stacey Porter Australia also has two players on the roster, who have competed in the…
Tanner Simpson joins Munich-Haar Disciples
The Munich-Haar Disciples of the German Ben’s Baseball-Bundesliga have signed Tanner Simpson for the 2020 season. He is a graduate of Lewis-Clark State College in Idaho. He will be the fourth alumni…
Hamburg Stealers sign first baseman Zach Stromann
The Hamburg Stealers have signed 24-year-old first baseman Zach Stromann for the 2020 season in the Ben’s Baseball-Bundesliga in Germany. He is transferring from the London Mets to Hamburg. The British national…
Cologne Cardinals add catcher Robbie Kellerman
The Cologne Cardinals have signed Robbie Kellerman. The 25-year-old US-American is supposed to fill the role as catcher in the Ben’s Baseball-Bundesliga during the 2020 season. He attended Trinity University (NCAA Division…
Baseball Mexico: Monday, February 24, 2020
by Bruce Baskin, Baseball Mexico, http://baseballmexico.blogspot.com/ CARIBBEAN SERIES TO MOVE TO JANUARY? The president of the Caribbean Professional Baseball Confederation is floating the idea of moving the Caribbean Series one week ahead…
“Fun At Bat” Program To Be Implemented in Schools in Ibiuna, Brazil
Press release Major League Baseball SÃO PAULO, BRAZIL – Major League Baseball and USA Baseball announced that “Fun At Bat” (www.funatbat.org), the introductory and character building bat-and-ball program designed for use in…
Alberto Mineo with new Minor League contract with Chicago Cubs
Italian catcher Alberto Mineo is remaining in affiliated minor league ball. He signed a new minor league contract with the Chicago Cubs organization, where he started his professional career in 2012. Since…