Press release British Baseball Federation The promotion of Women’s baseball becomes a dynamic element of the British Baseball Federation (BBF) the National Governing Body (NGB) of Baseball roadmap to promote the sport…
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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…
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…
Four new members join the British Baseball Hall of Fame
Press release British Baseball Hall of Fame The 2019 elections to the British Baseball Hall of Fame have introduced four new inductees, increasing the class to 38. Ryan Bird, Jason Holowaty and…
First Baseball5 Competition in Britain Hosted by BaseballSoftballUK, Kent Sport
Press release Baseball Softball UK On June 28, 2019, the British sporting world was treated to a feast of events, with matches in the Women’s Football World Cup and Cricket World Cup,…
“Fun At Bat” To Be Implemented in Schools in Greater London through 2021
Press release Major League Baseball LONDON, UNITED KINGDOM – Major League Baseball, USA Baseball and BaseballSoftballUK announced that “Fun At Bat” (www.funatbat.org), the introductory bat-and-ball program designed for use in school physical…
Scotland wins historic Battle for Britain Baseball Tournament
By Baseball Softball UK, www.baseballsoftballuk.com In a closely-contested weekend of baseball in Hadlow, Kent, played on 25-27 May, Baseball Scotland triumphed in a six-team competition hosted by the Kent Buccaneers. The event…
Baseball Softball UK to support festival celebrating the first recorded baseball game
by Baseball Softball UK, www.baseballsoftballuk.com The first documented game of baseball was played in Ashley Park, Walton-on-Thames, Surrey in 1749, and in a summer when the London Series will give baseball its…
Two new members join BSUK’s Development and Commercial teams
by Baseball Softball UK, www.baseballsoftballuk.com Two new members have joined BSUK over the past month: Nicole Napier as a Partnerships Development Manager and part of the organisation’s Development Team and Gabriel Fidler…
Baseball Softball UK appoints Sam Haslam as BSUK Events and Facilities Manager
By Baseball Softball UK, www.baseballsoftballuk.com BaseballSoftballUK has appointed Sam Haslam to a new post of Events and Facilities Manager. Sam took up the position on 13 March, joining the organisation’s growing commercial…
Dublin City Hurricanes, London Mets square off in Irish British Baseball Cup on April 6
By British Baseball Federation In 2019, Britain will experience the first ever Major League Baseball games (LondonSeries) played by the New York Yankees vs the World Champion Boston Red Sox on the…
Baseball Softball UK appoints Independent Director for Communications
By Baseball Softball UK, www.baseballsoftballuk.com Richard Chataway, a leading figure in the use of behavioural science in communications in the UK, has been appointed as an Independent Director on the BaseballSoftballUK Board….
Baseball Scotland to host AAU USA International Collegiate Team in July 2019
By Baseball Scotland Baseball Scotland, the governing body of baseball in Scotland (UK), will host the AAU USA International Collegiate Team July 11-15, 2019, for the First Inaugural “Bobby Thomson International Invitational…
Marcelino and Marshall join the British Baseball Hall of Fame
Press release British Baseball Hall of Fame The 2018 elections to the British Baseball Hall of Fame have introduced two new inductees, increasing the class to 34. Brad Marcelino was inducted from…
London Mets win 5th British Baseball Championship
By London Mets This past weekend at Farnham Park, the British Baseball Federation put on a fantastic National Championship tournament with Finals in both the National Baseball League (NBL) and the Triple-A…
Maikel Azcuy from Southampton Mustangs to Berlin Flamingos
One of the best players of the last decade in the British National Baseball League is trying his luck in the German Baseball-Bundesliga in 2018. Maikel Azcuy is leaving the Southampton Mustangs…
Highlights of National Baseball League 2017 season include Ryan Trask breaking 36-year-old record
Press release Project Cobb Among the highlights of the 2017 National Baseball Season was Ryan Trask’s phenomenal hitting display for the Southampton Mustangs against the Herts Falcons in game one of their…
British National Baseball League: London Mets sweep Finals against Southampton Mustangs
The London Mets have won the championship in the British National Baseball League. They swept the best-of-three final series against the Southampton Mustangs 2-0 at Farnham Park this past weekend. Game one…
British National Baseball League: Southampton Mustangs join London Mets in Finals
The Southampton Mustangs have reached the finals of the British National Baseball League. They will face regular season winner London Mets in the best-of-three finals next weekend. Southampton edged out the Essex…
Results British National Baseball League August 27, 2017
In the British National Baseball League the regular season ended this past Sunday. The Southampton Mustangs beat the Essex Arrows in both games of their doubleheader. The London Mets captured two wins…
Results British National Baseball League August 20, 2017
On the second to last game day in the British National Baseball League the Southampton Mustangs and the London Mets celebrated two wins each. The Essex Arrows also picked up two wins…
Baseball Softball UK to launch Junior Club Development Programme
by Baseball Softball UK BaseballSoftballUK is launching a Junior Club Development Programme — a fantastic opportunity for clubs and leagues to establish and develop junior baseball and/or softball programmes to enhance their…
Sport and Recreation Alliance presents Emeritus Award to Jenny Fromer
By Baseball Softball UK, www.baseballsoftballuk.com The Sport and Recreation Alliance has presented Jenny Fromer, former Joint CEO of BaseballSoftballUK, with an Emeritus Award for her long-term service to baseball and softball. The…
Results British National Baseball League June 18, 2017
Only one game was played in the British National Baseball League on Sunday. The London Capitals out-slugged the Herts Falcons 11-9. The Capitals improved to 6-7 for the season. Results: Visitor V…
Results British National Baseball League May 14, 2017
In the British National Baseball League four games were played on Sunday. The Southampton Mustangs and the London Capitals shared wins in a twin bill. The Brighton Jets cruised past the Herts…