After an exciting third day of baseball in the Federation Cup in Slovakia, the following slate of games produced a four-way tie for first place. Stal Kutno earned an impressive win for…
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Federation Cup Slovakia 2026: Day 3
The standings were completely upended in Trnava, Slovakia, on Day 3 of the Federation Cup. Norway’s Vålerenga continued to impress, shutting out Bulgarian baseball’s Sofia Blues, which had won its only game….
Federation Cup Slovakia 2026: Day 2
Only one game was completed on the second day of play in the Federation Cup in Trnava, Slovakia. Norway’s Vålerenga started with a bang, needing only five innings to defeat Great Britain’s…
Federation Cup Slovakia 2026: Day 1
Poland’s Stal Kutno got off to a great start as the first of two Federation Cup tournaments began in Trnava, Slovakia. Meanwhile, in the afternoon game, the home side Angels faced Bulgaria’s…
Federation Cup Qualifier 2026: Jánossomorja Win at Home
The final of the Federation Cup Qualifier featured the combination of great pitching and timely hitting that both Utenos Titani and Jánossomorja’s Rascals had shown all week, but the home side overcame…
Federation Cup Qualifier 2026: Day 5
Utenos Titani and Jánossomorja’s Rascals remained perfect with strong semifinal performances, and will match up for the Federation Cup Qualifier and promotion to the Federation Cup itself. In the seventh-place game, Bulgaria’s…
Federation Cup Qualifier 2026: Day 4
Lithuania’s Utenos Titani and Jánossomorja’s Rascals each finished round robin play with a win on Day 4, advancing to the semifinals of the Federation Cup Qualifier with perfect 3-0 records. Kristiansand Suns…
Federation Cup Qualifier 2026: Day 3
Kristiansand Suns climbed into second position in Group A of the Federation Cup Qualifier, eliminating Bulgaria’s Lions NSA with a 25-5 drubbing that was mercifully ended in part due to heavy rains…
Federation Cup Qualifier 2026: Day 2
Utenos Titani improved to 2-0 on Day Two of the Federation Cup Qualifier in Hungary, while the host club, Jánossomorja Rascals, earned a convincing shutout win in its first game. Sweden’s Kristiansand…
Federation Cup Qualifier 2026: Day 1
Day One of the Federation Cup Qualifier in Jánossomorja, Hungary, produced wins for Utenos Titani (Lithuania), Puumat Baseball (Finland), and Thunder Wolves Botoșani (Romania) in the two-group event. The Federation Cup Qualifier…
WBSC World Rankings Update: Nov. 2025
The latest update to the WBSC men’s baseball world rankings has been published, with a whopping 15 countries in WBSC Europe changing positions. None of the top 16 nations changed places, including…
2025 Baseball5 Euros Day 5: France, Spain Qualify for Baseball5 World Cup; First Medal for Türkiye
By Gabriel Fidler. France showed why it is the undisputed powerhouse of European baseball5 with a dominant final day at the 2025 Baseball5 European Championship, defeating offensive juggernaut Türkiye in two sets…
2025 Baseball5 Euros Day 4
All four undefeated teams at the 2025 Baseball5 European Championship won their quarterfinal matchups, creating semifinal pairings of France vs. Türkiye and Lithuania vs. Spain. These four teams finished at the top…
2025 Baseball5 Euros Day 3
One major upset and a couple of surprises made the 2025 Baseball5 European Championship Round of 16 especially interesting, while the quarterfinals are now set, with only eight teams now in the…
2025 Baseball5 Euros Day 2
Four teams finished group play with perfect records at the Baseball5 European Championship on Day Two, as France, Lithuania, Spain, and Türkiye have all won three consecutive games to start the tournament….
2025 Baseball5 Euros Day 1
The first day of play the 2025 Baseball5 European Championship is in the books, with Italy and the Netherlands both grabbing a pair of wins, while France, Lithuania, Spain, and Türkiye looked…
2025 Baseball5 Euros Preview
The city of Panevėžys, Lithuania, is hosting the 2025 Baseball5 European Championship from Nov. 3-8. The competition will take place in the Kalnapilis Arena, which has a seating capacity of around 5,600, with two courts…
Europeans in the Majors & Minors: April 2024
By DZ. Filed 23 April 2024. The 2024 season is upon us! Veteran Max Kepler continues to headline the list of Europeans in pro ball, while Sem Robberse is off to a…
Third Annual Winter League Underway on Tenerife
The third annual European Winter League (EWL) has commenced in Tenerife, Spain, with 52 athletes from 13 European countries practicing and competing under the Spanish sun between Nov 18 and Nov 26….
Europeans in the Majors & Minors: August 2023
By DZ. Filed Aug. 31, 2023 There were several Europeans in the headlines in August, as Ernesto Martinez (France) and Samuel Aldegheri (Italy) both earned promotions, and Williams Wong continued a scorching…
Europeans in the Majors & Minors: July 2023
By DZ. Filed Aug. 3, 2023. Sem Robberse was in the international baseball news twice this month — first for playing in the MLB Futures Game, and then for being traded to…
Undefeated Belgium and Ukraine Prepare to Meet at 2023 U12 European Championship Qualifier
Belgium defeated Poland, 13-3 (box), and Ukraine defeated Hungary, 21-4 (box), on Day 3 of the 2023 U12 European Championship Qualifier on Wednesday. The two teams, the last two undefeated squads in…
Europeans in the Majors & Minors: June 2023
By DZ. Filed July 1, 2023. There are several Europeans having relative success in the Florida State League, including an award winner, while a number of young players making their professional debuts…
Europeans in the Majors & Minors: May 2023
By DZ. We are nearly two months into the 2023 season, and not far from the start of the short-season leagues. Here’s a list of Max Kepler, this year’s sole European major…
France and Switzerland Win European Championship Qualifiers; Hungary and Slovakia Will Meet on Sunday
France and Switzerland won their respective European Championship qualifying groups on Saturday, advancing to next year’s three-team playoff for the final two spots at the 2023 tournament in Czechia. Hungary and Slovakia…