by Pim van Nes For the Netherlands national team they played together in the 2006 World Baseball Classic (that famous 65 pitches no-hit shut-out), in the 2007 European Championship tournament (winning the…
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New York Mets sign Catcher Kai Gronauer
The NEW YORK METS have signed catcher Kai Gronauer (Picture: Right) of the SOLINGEN ALLIGATORS. He agreed on a two-year-contract and will join the Major League organization in two weeks. He is…
Red Sox sign 17-year-old Swen Huijer
The 17-year-old Dutch pitcher Swen Huijer signed a seven-year-contract with the BOSTON RED SOX organization last week. He played for the second team of the KONICA MINOLTA PIONIERS so far and impressed…
Minnesota Twins signed another Czech prospect
by Michal Hanus One month ago scouts of the MINNESOTA TWINS visited training of KRC ALTRON, (Czech Republic) and tested a talented prospect. Their mission was successful, as they signed 18 year-old…
European pitchers struggling in USA pro baseball
by Pim van Nes Whilst infielder Alex Liddi’s second Single A home game with his TIMBLER RATTLERS was postponed due snow in Wisconsin yesterday, European pitchers have been struggling during the first…
Olympic candidates take off at bat in Minor Leagues
by Pim van Nes A few days after their colleagues in the Major Leagues, also the Dutch players in the Minor Leagues opened the 2008 season in their Leagues varying from Single…
Marlins and Braves win first game with Dutch starting pitcher.
by Pim Van Nes After having lost their first games in Major League season 2008, both FLORIDA MARLINS and ATLANTA BRAVES booked their first victory with a Dutch starting pitcher. In game…
New York Times with report of Joris Bert
The Dodgers selected Joris BERT in the 18th round of the 2007 draft. The 20-year-old center fielder is considered as one of the best European prospects in Baseball. Alan SCHWARZ of the…
Balentien to AAA, Jurrjens and Vanden Hurk in Rotation
Jair JURRJENS and Rick VANDEN HURK open the season in the rotation for their respective Major League clubs. Wladimir BALENTIEN will not break camp with the big league club, as the Seattle…
Red Sox opens new MLB season with 10-Inning-Thriller against Oakland
BOS 000 003 001 2 6 11 0 OAK 200 002 000 1 5 7 0 World Series defender Boston Red Sox opened the new MLB season with a 6-5 extra-inning victory…
Balentien still impressing Mariners
The Dutch outfield prospect of the Seattle Mariners, Wladimir BALENTIEN, still impresses his coaches with good numbers in Spring Training in Arizona. The 24-year-old is batting .326 (OBP .387/SLG .652) in 19…
Quotes from an Interview with Rick Van Den Hurk
by Pim Van Nes Netherlands main daily newspaper De Telegraaf brought an extensive interview with the Dutch pitcher of the Florida Marlins, Rick VAN DEN HURK. The pitcher was born 22 years…
De Caster and Bernadina reassigned to Minor League Camp
Two Dutch players, who attended Major League Spring Training this March, were reassigned to Minor League Camp on Wednesday. Outfielder Rogeravin BERNADINA appeared in three games, hitting .250 with a RBI-double. Infielder…
Dutch players in early action for Major League spring games
by Pim Van Nes Wladimir BALENTIEN (23 years old) may have had the most impressive start in early spring games of Major League clubs in Grapefruit and Cactus Leagues, but he was…
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…
Jakub Sladek signed contract with Philadelphia Phillies
by Michal Hanus The former first baseman of Kotlarka Praha and member of the Czech national junior team Jakub SLADEK signed a professional contract with the Philadelphia Phillies organisation. SLADEK is 17…
Dutch prospect Jeroen De Haas signed with Seattle Mariners organisation
The 17-year-old Dutch pitcher Jeroen DE HAAS signed a contract with the Seattle Mariners organisation last week. The right-hander played for the second division team Heurones, in the northeast of Alkmaar. DE…
Former Dutch Major League Pitcher Bert Blyleven misses Hall of Fame again
The former starting pitcher Bert BLYLEVEN, who was born in Zeist, Netherlands, missed the Major League Hall of Fame again. He received 336 votes (61,9%) and missed the necessary 75%. He will…
Cincinnati Reds organization acquires another Italian prospect
Cincinnati Reds organization acquires another Italian prospect On Thursday we reported about Luca PANERATI, who will turn pro next year to join the Cincinnati Reds organization. A fellow Italian will accompany him….
Luca Panerati agrees to pitch for Cincinnati Reds
Luca PANERATI will try his luck and signed with the Cincinnati Reds organization. The pitcher is going to start his pro-career after his graduation. However he will participate in the minor league…
Major League Pitcher Rick Van Den Hurk interviewed at European Coach Clinic in Rotterdam
Rick VAN DEN HURK, who was called up into the Major League rotation by the Florida Marlins in 2007, was interviewed at the European Coach Clinic in Rotterdam. VAN DEN HURK started…
Andruw Jones signs with Los Angeles Dodgers
Free Agent Center Fielder Andruw JONES, who played for the Dutch National team at the World Baseball Classic, will sign a two-year-contract with the Los Angeles Dodgers. He will receive $ 36,2…
Free Agent Yurendell De Caster signed Minor League contract with Washington Nationals
The Dutch infielder Yurendell DE CASTER signed a Minor League contract with the Washington Nationals organization and received an invitation for the Major League spring training camp. He played for the Triple…
Three Dutch minor leaguers added to 40-man-rosters – Wesley Connor released
Three Dutch players, who are playing in the USA, were added to the 40-man-roster of their respective teams. The move of Rick VANDEN HURK was no surprise, because he pitched already for…
Jair Jurrjens traded to Atlanta Braves
Dutch starting pitcher Jair JURRJENS (Detroit Tigers) was traded to the Atlanta Braves on Monday along with minor league center fielder Gorkys HERNANDEZ in exchange for shortstop Edgar RENTERIA. The Tigers signed…