In the Italian Baseball League week number 13 was played this past weekend. ASD Rimini downed Novara 1-0 and 6-2. Meanwhile Padule celebrated a 3-1 upset over T&A San Marino in game…
Dutch Hoofdklasse: L&D Amsterdam wins Series against Curacao Neptunus
In the Dutch Hoofdklasse only one series was played this past weekend. L&D Amsterdam won a three-game set against Curacao Neptunus Rotterdam. After Thursday’s 12-0 shutout by the Pirates, Rotterdam answered with…
Regular season concluded in German Baseball-Bundesliga
The regular season in the German Baseball-Bundesliga ended this past weekend without any further surprises regarding the standings. In the northern division the Bonn Capitals will be joined by the Solingen Alligators,…
U15 European Championship Wiener Neustadt: Recaps Day 1 & 2, July 17 & 18, 2017
The U15 European Championship in Wiener Neustadt got underway on Monday. The first game day offered a big surprise, when France beat Italy 8-7 to stun one of the favorites. In other…
Germany’s Marco Cardoso signs with Boston Red Sox
17-year-old German shortstop Marco Cardoso of the Untouchables Paderborn has signed a minor league contract with the Boston Red Sox. He is going to the Dominican Republic for a four-week training camp…
New Zealand wins WBSC Men’s Softball World Championship for 7th time
Press release World Baseball Softball Confederation WHITEHORSE, Yukon, Canada — No. 1 New Zealand defeated No. 5 Australia, 6-4, Sunday to win Gold at the WBSC Men’s Softball World Championship in Whitehorse,…
Germany wins Coed Slowpitch European Championship 2017 in Sofia
For the first time in the history Germany has won the Coed Slowpitch European Championship. They defeated heavy favorite Great Britain 20-9 in the final game on Saturday in Sofia, Bulgaria. Germany…
Netherlands claim title at U16 Women’s Softball European Championship 2017 in Ostrava
After the title at the Women’s Softball European Championship in Bollate, the Netherlands also celebrated first place in the U16 category in Ostrava. On Saturday the Dutch team beat the Czech Republic…
Ireland, Ukraine win U18 European Championship Qualifiers 2017 in Zurich and Varazdin
Ireland and Ukraine won U18 European Championship Qualifiers in Varazdin, Croatia and Zurich, Switzerland this past week to qualify for next year’s U18 European Championship. In Zurich the Irish team dominated the…
Italy wins U12 European Championship 2017 in Utrecht
Italy has won the 2017 U12 European Championship in Utrecht, Netherlands. The Squadra Azzurri remained undefeated throughout the tournament and downed France 12-1 in the final on Saturday. Italy’s biggest contender this…
Stuttgart Reds launch Livestream at last regular season game
The Stuttgart Reds becoming the next club in Germany to launch a live stream channel. “Reds TV” will celebrate its premiere this Saturday with a doubleheader against the Saarlouis Hornets. The broadcast…
Eight Nations remain in Contention at WBSC Men’s Softball World Championship
Press release World Baseball Softball Confederation WHITEHORSE, YK, Canada — The preliminary stage at the 2017 WBSC Men’s Softball World Championship has concluded, leaving eight teams remaining in the hunt for the…
Dutch Hoofdklasse: L&D Amsterdam with lopsided Shutout over Curacao Neptunus
The Dutch Hoofdklasse is restarting its schedule this weekend with a three-game series between L&D Amsterdam and Curacao Neptunus. On Thursday the Pirates celebrated a lopsided 12-0 shutout at Family Stadium in…
Max MacNabb signs Minor League Contract with Baltimore Orioles
A pitcher from the United States did a rare thing. Coming to Europe and then sign a contract with a Major League organization. Max MacNabb, who pitched for the Templiers Senart in…
WBSC unveils new branding, ‘Game Time!’ slogan in Lausanne
Press release World Baseball Softball Confederation LAUSANNE, Switzerland — The World Baseball Softball Confederation (WBSC) today unveiled its brand new slogan – Game Time! – at a launch event at the Olympic…
U16 Women’s Softball European Championship: Results Day 1 & 2, July 10 & 11, 2017
The 2017 U16 Women’s Softball European Championship in Ostrava, Czech Republic didn’t had a lucky start into the tournament, as similar to the Women’s in Bollate, the weather is playing hiccup with…
World Port Tournament upside down – Cuba finished last
by Pim van Nes From 1985 till 1995 Rotterdam welcomed baseball selections from Cuban capital Havana thanks to an agreement between the two cities mayors Dr Bram Peper (Rotterdam) and Dr Oscar…
Africans in the Minors through July 8, 2017
by DZ All current African minor leaguers hail from South Africa. Gift Ngoepe, Pittsburgh Pirates. Current team: Indianapolis Indians (AAA) Ngoepe spent over a month in the big leagues earlier this season,…
Europeans in the Minors through July 9, 2017
by DZ There’s been some turnover amongst the European minor leaguers, with a number of promotions, two new signings, and three players whose professional careers have (at least temporarily) been halted. New…
World Port Tournament: Chinese Taipei wins Title for second time after 2011
Chinese Taipei has won the 2017 World Port Tournament in Rotterdam, Netherlands. They defeated Japan in the final on Sunday by a score of 3-2 at Family Stadium. Curacao finished in third…
Coed Slowpitch European Championship in Sofia starts on Tuesday
The 2017 Coed Slowpitch European Championship starts on Tuesday in Sofia, Bulgaria. Six teams will be competing for the European Slowpitch title with Bulgaria, Czech Republic, Germany, Great Britain, Ireland and Slovenia….
U16 Women’s Softball European Championship to be held in Ostrava this coming week #lovesoftball
12 teams will be competing in the 2017 U16 Women’s Softball European Championship in Ostrava, Czech Republic this coming week. Split into four groups of three the Czech Republic, Germany, Slovakia, Belgium,…
U18 European Championship Qualifiers to be played this week in Zurich and Varazdin
Two U18 European Championship Qualifiers will be played in Varazdin, Croatia and Zurich, Switzerland this coming week. From Monday to Saturday ten teams overall will compete for a spot in the 2018…
U12 European Championship in Utrecht commences with 9 Teams on Monday
The 2017 U12 European Championship will be played from Monday to Saturday at the facility of Paperclip Stadium in Utrecht, Netherlands. Germany will be the defending champion after their undefeated title run…
Haarlem Baseball Week steps out of grave for 2018 Edition
A couple of months ago it was announced that the 28th edition of the Haarlem Baseball Week in 2016 would be the last. But since then the Royal Dutch Baseball and Softball…