The Confederation of European Baseball (CEB) is holding its annual Congress in Rotterdam, Netherlands this weekend. The program starts this Thursday with a series commissions and executive committee meetings. This will continue…
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Clint Eastwood works on new Baseball Movie „Trouble with the Curve“
Last fall and this winter “Moneyball” has created some buzz within the baseball community. The next movie with an all-star lineup is already on its way. Clint Eastwood is working on “Trouble…
Baseball will be instrumental to combat violence in Colombia
Press Release International Baseball Federation, www.ibaf.org Colombian-born MLB pitcher Julio Alberto Teheran was in the slum areas of Cartagena to launch “Beisbol por la Paz”, a program that aims to prevent juvenile…
ISF Congress in Oklahoma City underway
Press Release by International Softball Federation and Amateur Softball Association OKLAHOMA CITY — Softball leaders from throughout the world convene in Oklahoma City this week for the XXV International Softball Federation (ISF)…
Movie announced based on the real life of Negro Baseball Leagues
Press Release Veteran Producer/Writer Joe Cacaci Announces Plans For “INVISIBLE MEN,” A New Feature Film Based On The Real Life Stories Of The Negro Baseball Leagues Original film, produced in conjunction with…
BWC: Netherlands, Panama with Upsets in Group 1 of Baseball World Cup
Press Release International Baseball Federation, www.ibaf.org Hosts and Dutch Team improve to 5-0 with big Wins over Canada and USA Panama City, Panama. The final standings of Group 1 might look different…
2011 IBAF Congress to be held in Dallas, Texas
The 2011 congress of the International Baseball Federation (IBAF) will be held on December 3 in Dallas, Texas, IBAF announced on Monday in a message sent out by Secretary General Israel Roldan….
IBAF President issues Statement on Future of Women’s Baseball
Press Release International Baseball Federation, www.ibaf.org The President of the International Baseball Federation, Riccardo Fraccari, issued the following statement leading up to the July 30th IBAF Executive Meeting that will take place…
UCLA’s Trevor Bauer Recipient of 2011 USA Baseball Golden Spikes Award
Press Release USA Baseball Right-hander first Bruin to win award for nation’s top amateur player SECAUCUS, N.J. — USA Baseball announced Friday the selection of UCLA’s Trevor Bauer as the recipient of…
IBAF: Baseball needs your support!
by International Baseball Federation, www.ibaf.org If we want to give baseball the best chance to get back into the Olympics, then one way to help is to really push our message through…
USA Baseball debuts Prospect Classic in July
Press Release USA Baseball Collegiate and 18U National Teams to square off in inaugural, two-game series, July 1-2 in Triangle-area of N.C. DURHAM, N.C. — USA Baseball announced Thursday that it will…
USA Baseball announces 3 Finalists for 2011 Golden Spikes Award
Press Release USA Baseball Trevor Bauer, Danny Hultzen and Taylor Jungmann finalists for amateur player of the year award DURHAM, N.C. — USA Baseball announced Monday the names of the three finalists…
USA Baseball announces 30 Semifinalists for 2011 Golden Spikes Award
Press Release USA Baseball GoldenSpikesAward.com home to player profiles, fan voting for premier amateur player of the year award DURHAM, N.C. — USA Baseball announced Tuesday the names of the 30 semifinalists…
Preview: Arrows Ostrava takes on Technika Brno in Czech Extraleague
In the Czech Extraleague four doubleheaders are set for Saturday. The teams in third and fourth in the standings, Technika Brno and Arrows Ostrava, will face each other. At the top Kotlarka…
IBAF Baseball News No. 8
IBAF Newsletter, www.ibaf.org IBAF Publications Available Online The 2011 edition of the SportAccord International Convention has come and gone; however, the event allowed the International Baseball Federation (IBAF) to start a tradition…
Josh Chetwynd’s new Book: The Secret History of Balls
Press Release Penguin Group Balls are the unsung heroes of sports. Whether playing kickball at recess, golf at a business meeting, or shaking a Magic 8 ball at a sleepover, balls are…
Baseball’s Global Presence to be Presented at Sport Accord 2011
Press Release International Baseball Federation (IBAF), www.ibaf.org The International Baseball Federation (IBAF) is pleased to announce its presence at the 2011 SportAccord International Convention. The convention will be held from Monday, April…
The 2011 CEB Congress in Brussels
by www.baseballeurope.com The Congress of the Confederation of European Baseball (CEB) took place in Brussels (Belgium) on Saturday March 12th. The Congress was opened by the President of the International Federation (IBAF)…
Baseball and Softball pledge to work together in Europe
by BaseballSoftballUK, www.baseballsoftballuk.com A joint statement issued by the Presidents of the Confederation of European Baseball (CEB) and the European Softball Federation (ESF) has pledged that the two sports will work together…
CEB Congress starts in Brussels, Belgium
Celebrating the 75th anniversary of the Belgian Baseball and Softball Federation, the Confederation of European Baseball (CEB) is going to hold its annual congress this weekend in Brussels. The three-day event already…
USA Baseball announces 2011 Preseason Golden Spikes Award Watch List
Press Release USA Baseball 10 of 30 semifinalists from 2010 headline list (DURHAM, N.C.) — USA Baseball announced its preseason Golden Spikes Award Watch List Thursday, marking the organization’s first step toward…
Wake Forest Coach donates Kidney to Player
This was the story of the day on Tuesday in the Baseball community and beyond. Wake Forest head coach Tom Walter donated a kidney to one of his own players at the…
IBAF Baseball News, Issue No. 6
by IBAF, www.ibaf.org New Year and Review 2010 President Fraccari With January Upon us and the 2011 Tournament schedule rapidly approaching, the IBAF has started the New Year with a review of…
Tiffany Brooks to Play in California Winter League
Press Release Brooks Hoping to Sign Pro Contract for 2011 Season Who: Tiffany Brooks, women’s baseball pro-hopeful for 2011. Right-Handed Pitcher (RHP) and 1B. First and only female member of the Hollywood…
IBAF President Riccardo Fraccari addresses National Federations with 2011 Statement
IBAF President Riccardo Fraccari sent out a presidential address to the national federations, opening the baseball year 2011. More than a year has passed since the election, thus, I feel it is…