Italy has nominated 29 players for a training camp of the Italian national team in Messina, Sicily. From March 3 to 18 Italy will prepare for the new season and will face…
Christopher Morel returns to Savigny Lions
The Savigny Lions announced the return of Christopher Morel for the 2018 season in the French Division I last week. He is coming from the Tigres de Thiais, where he played last…
Promoted Bremen Dockers add RHP Nick Miceli
The promoted Bremen Dockers have added right-handed pitcher Nick Miceli to the roster in the German Baseball-Bundesliga. The 23-year-old US-American is a graduate of Wesleyan University. He played for Kaunas Lituanica in…
Umpires from 18 Countries nominated for WBSC Softball World Championships #lovesoftball
By World Baseball Softball Confederation, www.wbsc.org LAUSANNE, Switzerland – The World Baseball Softball Confederation (WBSC) today appointed umpires from 18 countries and all five Olympic continents to officiate the WBSC Women’s and…
Jose Palacios from Munich-Haar Disciples to Buchbinder Legionaere Regensburg
The Buchbinder Legionaere Regensburg announced the addition of Jose Palacios to the roster for the 2018 season in the German Baseball-Bundesliga. The Argentinian player with Spanish passport is transferring from the Munich-Haar…
Jan Esselman receives CEB’s Xavier Mateu Award during Congress
Netherlands native Jan Esselman received this year’s Xavier Mateu Award during the CEB Congress last weekend in Val d’Europe. After working several decades in the technical commission of the Confederation of European…
Niels van der Weert with late transfer to L&D Amsterdam
34-year-old infielder Niels van der Weert made a late transfer from Quick Amersfoort to L&D Amsterdam in early February. He is replacing outfielder Gilmer Lampe on the roster, who has left the…
CS Viladecans adds four players from CBS Sant Boi for new Season in Spanish Softball
CS Viladecans added four former players of local rival CBS Sant Boi for the upcoming season in the Spanish Division de Honor Softball. Jessica Iborra (C), Aroia Goicoechea (OF), Alicia Rodriguez (P)…
72 Coaches in Attendance at ISG Coaches Development Program in Kutno, Poland
by ISG Baseball International Sports Group Coaches Development program in Kutno, Poland, was a great success. Seventy-two (72) coaches were in attendance. ISG instructors Bill Mathews Team Leader, Pat Doyle and Jeff…
Chris Byrnes new Head Coach of Swiss National Team
by Swiss Baseball and Softball Federation The Swiss Baseball and Softball Federation is pleased to inform that Chris Byrnes has been engaged as the new head coach for the men’s baseball national…
Andy Paz signs with independent Rail Cats
25-year-old Catcher Andy Paz is leaving affiliated minor league ball, but is remaining in professional baseball. He signed a contract with the Southshore Rail Cats, an organization of the independent American Association….
Baseball for All in Israel
by Play Global! Baseball Le’Kulam, which means Baseball for All in Hebrew, is taking a new turn in 2018. As in past years, this program brings Arab Israeli and Jewish Israeli kids…
‘WBSC Europe’ launched to extend brand and structure at continental level for first time
Press release World Baseball Softball Confederation PARIS, France — The World Baseball Softball Confederation today welcomed the establishment of WBSC Europe following the historic merger of the Confederation of European Baseball (CEB)…
Javier Monzon joins CB Viladecans
Spanish Division de Honor record title holder CB Viladecans has signed Javier Monzon. The Cuba native – an outfielder – is returning to Spain after playing professionally in the Toronto Blue Jays…
Vicente Velazquez, Alberto Ostos join Hamburg Stealers
The Hamburg Stealers have signed Spanish infielder Vicente Velazquez and Venezuelan catcher Alberto Ostos, who is also having an Italian passport. Velazquez is coming from the relegated Dortmund Wanderers to the Hamburg,…
ISG Baseball at Aruba Baseball Week
By ISG Baseball This was the first time the International Sports Group has been in Aruba and the response was outstanding, over 50 coaches started in a classroom setting headed up by…
Carlos Mirabal new head coach of Cologne Cardinals
The Cologne Cardinals once again enter the new season with a new head coach. Carlos Mirabal is succeeding Devery Van De Keere, who has left for Canada at the end of last…
Rouen Huskies add Gerwuins Velazco
The Rouen Huskies announced this week that they have added Gerwuins Velazco for the 2018 season in the French Division I. The 26-year-old Venezuelan is coming from the Tenerife Marlins to France….
New Men’s Softball ‘Intercontinental Cup’ to launch in Prague
By European Softball Federation PRAGUE — The last days of summer will make Czech Republic the center of the men’s softball world. The picturesque city of Prague will be the site of…
Beau Maggi joins Unipol Bologna for 2018 Season
Unipol Bologna has signed another import player for the 2018 season in the Italian Serie A. 27-year-old US American catcher Beau Maggi is joining Fortitudo. He is a former Minor Leaguer in…
Urving Kemp, Christian Diaz of Curacao Neptunus suspended for 4 Years
Two players of reigning Dutch Hoofdklasse champion Curacao Neptunus Rotterdam received bans for testing positive at a doping test last summer. Urving Kemp and Christian Diaz were suspended for four years each…
Brisbane Bandits win Australian Baseball League 2017/2018
The Brisbane Bandits have won the Australian Baseball League for a third year in a row. Former Major Leaguer Travis Blackley pitched six scoreless innings in a decisive 4-2 win over the…
CEB, ESF start Process to merge into WBSC Europe
Press release Confederation of European Baseball, European Softball Federation. February 10, Paris – Regional Baseball Softball Confederation for Europe – WBSC Europe was established. Delegates of 38 baseball, softball, and combined National…
Michael Stephan joining Buchbinder Legionaere
The Buchbinder Legionaere announced on Friday that they have signed 28-year-old first baseman Michael Stephan. He is transferring from the Munich-Haar Disciples to Regensburg, where he played for nine seasons. He also…
All MLB Ballparks to Have Expanded Netting for 2018 Season
Press release Major League Baseball Major League Baseball announced today that all Major League ballparks will have protective netting extending to at least the far ends of both dugouts by 2018 Opening…