The 2021 European championship continues in earnest today, with the four scheduled quarterfinals announcing the beginning of the knockout rounds. The four group winners — Italy, Israel, the Netherlands, and Spain —…
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2021 European Championship Starts Play on Sunday
The 2021 European championship is slated to start on Sunday in Italy’s Piedmont region. At three sites in and around Turin, Europe’s top 16 men’s national teams will compete for the European…
2021 Federations Qualifier: Record-Setting Marlins Sail to 2022 Federations Cup Berth
By Gabriel Fidler BOGUSLAV, Ukraine — The Tenerife Marlins set multiple Federations Cup Qualifier records as it finished a dizzying dash past its opponents in Ukraine. Utena was the victim of the…
2021 Federations Qualifier: Mets’ Perfect Run Secures 2022 Federations Cup Bid; First British Qualification Since 2003
By Gabriel Fidler BLAGOEVGRAD, Bulgaria — Well aware of the stakes in the Federations Cup Qualifier championship, the London Mets mashed from the first pitch of the game, holding off multiple rallies…
2021 Federations Qualifier: Noguera Fires Tenerife’s Third Shutout, Marlins to Final
BOGUSLAV, Ukraine — Rain delayed the final pool game of the Federations Cup Qualifier in Ukraine, but only after Tenerife claimed a spot in the championship with its third consecutive shutout. Tony…
2021 Federations Qualifier: Mets Second British Club Perfect Through Group Play at CEB Qualifier
By Gabriel Fidler BLAGOEVGRAD, Bulgaria — The London Mets wrapped up group play at the third Federations Cup Qualifier with its fourth win, an easy 19-5 drubbing of the hapless hosts, Sofia…
2021 Federations Qualifier: Two for Tenerife on Nacar Shutout, Montaño Bomb; Zickus Tireless for Utena
By Gabriel Fidler BOGUSLAV, Ukraine — Leslie Nacar duplicated Jesús Montaño’s six scoreless innings from Game One and the Marlins romped to another effortless win the Federations Cup Ukraine Qualifier. Montaño backed…
2021 Federations Qualifier: Unhittable Lainoff, Pekhotkin Set Up London–Moscow Final
By Gabriel Fidler BLAGOEVGRAD, Bulgaria — On an important day for Moscow in the Bulgaria pool of the Federations Cup Qualifier, the RusStars came up one run short in a rollercoaster game…
2021 Federations Qualifier: Tenerife Overwhelms Utena; Deering Delivers Win for London
By Gabriel Fidler BOGUSLAV, Ukraine — Tenerife and London were each victorious as the CEB Federations Cup Qualifier in Ukraine commenced. The entry level qualification tournament is the first ever hosted by…
2021 Federations Qualifier: Yoshioka’s Bat, Arm, Stroman’s Solo Shot Deliver Win for London
By Gabriel Fidler BLAGOEVGRAD, Bulgaria — After convincing wins by the London and Moscow on the opening day of the third Federations Cup Qualifier, the two clubs matched up for the only…
2021 Federations Qualifier: Four Hits for Edmonds, Sollecito, Kochetov as London, Moscow Win
By Gabriel Fidler BLAGOEVGRAD, Bulgaria — The third qualifier for the CEB Federations Cup commenced in southwestern Bulgaria with Athletic Sofia representing the host nation in a battle of clubs from three…
Bourgeois Named New Head Coach for Great Britain U15
Press release and photo courtesy of Great Britain Baseball. Great Britain Baseball is excited to announce the appointment of Scott Bourgeois as the Head Coach for the U15 National Baseball Team. Scott is…
British Baseball Weeks 3 & 4: Relentless Offense for London Mets Breaks NBL Logjam
Our last update featured a four-way tie for first place in British Baseball’s National Baseball League. A fortnight later and the London Mets are once more on top as the juggernaut seeks…
British Baseball Weeks 1 & 2: Hamilton Sets British Homer Record; All NBL Teams with a Loss
The British baseball regular season started on May 2, with action in seven of its 17 leagues. We will primarily cover the top circuit, the National Baseball League (NBL), while highlighting noteworthy…
WBUK Set to Become First Women’s Baseball League in Europe
Graphics courtesy of the British Baseball Federation. Play begins today in the 10-team Women’s Baseball UK (WBUK) League. The history-making circuit was announced last year when only three clubs existed, but eight more…
British Baseball: A Primer
Following baseball in Great Britain can be a rather confusing endeavor, with a myriad of different organisations and leagues. This primer aims to make clear what the various entities are and how…
Herts Spring League Begins 2021 British Baseball Season, Sets Women’s Baseball Record
Press release and photos from Herts Baseball Club, written by Rob Jones and lightly edited. Like everything else at the moment, the 2021 Herts Spring League was a bit different. It was…
BaseballSoftballUK’s Announces £12,050 in Facilities Funding
Press release and graphic by BaseballSoftballUK. BaseballSoftballUK is delighted to announce the first five recipients of the Facilities Fund, with £12,050 being directly invested in grassroots facility development projects this year. As part of…
Europe’s Largest American Sports Shop Named BSUK Equipment Supplier
Press release and graphic by BaseballSoftballUK. BaseballSoftballUK and UK-based Baseball Outlet are pleased to announce that Baseball Outlet has been named as “Official Equipment Supplier” for BaseballSoftballUK and its programmes. The announcement…
Sheffield’s Taylor Tabbed as First GB Women’s Pitching Coach
The following adapated from a press release from the British Baseball Federation, which supplied the graphic. GB Baseball is excited to announce the appointment of Josh Taylor as the first Pitching Coach…
Former Astros Farmhand López Named GB Women’s Head Coach
Press release and graphic from the British Baseball Federation. It has been edited for style and clarity. Great Britain Baseball is excited to announce the appointment of José López as the first head…
2021 European Championship Group Draw
The four groups for the 16-team, 2021 European Championship in Italy are set. With a peak of roughly 200 viewers tuning in to the organizing committee’s midday Facebook live event, the 12…
Battle for Britain Returns with Expanded Format
Press release from BaseballSoftballUK. The Kent Buccaneers Baseball Club and BaseballSoftballUK are proud to announce that the incredibly popular Battle for Britain tournament will take place on 29-31 May at Farnham Park National Baseball &…
British Baseball Federation Announces Season Start
Press release from the British Baseball Federation, condensed slightly. Today, the UK government announced the easing of the COVID-19 lockdown restrictions in phases. In a normal year, our scheduled start date for Opening…
British Baseball Federation appoints Drew Spencer als new Manager of GB National Team
Press release British Baseball Federation The British Baseball Federation is excited to announce the appointment of Mr Drew Spencer as the Lead Programme and Seniors Manager of the Great Britain National Baseball…