On Saturday, February 4 the European Softball Federation (ESF) and the Confederation of European Baseball (CEB) are holding their annual combined ESF-CEB Congress in Belgrade, Serbia. While there is only one candidate…
Didier Seminet reelected as President of French Federation
Didier Seminet got reelected as president of the French Baseball and Softball Federation for the next four years during the general assembly this past weekend. He received 96 percent of the votes…
ASD Rimini adds Carlos Duran for 2017 Season in IBL
ASD Rimini has added former Nettuno and San Marino outfielder Carlos Duran for the 2017 season in the Italian Baseball League. The 34-year-old Venezuela native has played in 398 games in the…
KNBSB extends Juni Francisca, brings back Karen Marr
The Royal Dutch Baseball and Softball Association (KNBSB) announced this week that they have extended the contract with Juni Francisca as head coach of the Dutch Women’s Softball National Team. Last year…
Interview with designated new ESF-President Gabriel Waage
The European Softball Federation (ESF) will hold its annual Congress on Saturday, February 4 during the ESF-CEB Congress in Belgrade, Serbia. After two four-year terms Andre van Overbeek’s time as ESF President…
Maxime Nutte from Chartres to Rouen
The Rouen Huskies have added 21-year-old Maxime Nutte from the French Cubs Chartres for the 2017 season. The catcher is the third signing for Rouen after Jonathan Jaspe and Larry Infante return…
Shohei Otani skips World Baseball Classic with Injury
Samurai Japan’s star player Shohei Otani is forced to skip the 2017 World Baseball Classic. The 22-year-old, who played in a warm-up series against Mexico and the Netherlands last November, is nursing…
Blue Girls Bologna add Alice Ronchetti for 2017 Season in Italian Softball League
The Italian Softball League club Blue Girls Bologna has added Italian national team RHP Alice Ronchetti for the 2017 season according to Grandeslam.net. Last year she had an ERA of 2.38 for…
Munich-Haar Disciples sign LHP Ryan Bollinger as Import Starter
The Munich-Haar Disciples have announced their foreign starting pitcher for the 2017 season in the German Baseball-Bundesliga. The 26-year-old left-handed American Ryan Bollinger is joining the club. He is succeeding Justin Erasmus,…
Baseball Australia announces Coaching Staff for 2017 WBC
Press Release Baseball Australia Baseball Australia is proud to announce the coaching staff that will lead Team Australia at the 2017 World Baseball Classic. Team Australia’s coaching staff is littered with decades…
Jair Jurrjens, Wladimir Balentien join Netherlands for World Baseball Classic
The Royal Dutch Baseball and Softball Association (KNBSB) revealed this week that former big leaguers Jair Jurrjens and Wladimir Balentien will reinforce the Netherlands during the upcoming 2017 World Baseball Classic. They…
Enrico Obletter new Manager of Italy’s Women National Team, Juniors
During the annual coach convention in Treviso last weekend new FIBS President Andrea Marcon announced a couple of national team coaching changes. Enrico Obletter, who was also named Softball coach of the…
Michal Müller new Headcoach of Kotlarka Prague
Kotlarka Prague announced this week that they have a new head coach. Michal Müller is succeeding Kris Richardson. Müller is getting supported by Jakub Vancura and Joe Truesdale on the coaching staff….
Australian Baseball League: Roundup Week 10, 2016/2017 Season
Press Release Australian Baseball League SYDNEY, NSW — The 2016/17 Australian Baseball League regular season is over, with the Jet Couriers Melbourne Aces clinching the Minor Premiership and the SA Power Networks…
Play Global goes to India
By Play Global, www.play-global.org Play Global is sending two expert coaches to Delhi in early February. They will work with local organization Grand Slam Baseball to train its up-and-coming coaches. Grand Slam…
Clemens Cichocki new U23 Manager of Austria
Clemens Cichocki is going to be the manager of the Austrian U23 National Team this year. The Austrian Baseball Federation announced the new assignment this week via an interview on the federation…
Jennie Finch Named Youth Softball Ambassador for Major League Baseball
Press Release Major League Baseball Major League Baseball has named former Olympic Gold Medalist, Women’s College World Series Champion and professional softball pitcher Jennie Finch as a Youth Softball Ambassador. Finch will…
Didi Gregorius, Jurickson Profar confirmed for 2017 World Baseball Classic
The Royal Dutch Baseball and Softball Association (KNBSB) announced this week that MLB players Didi Gregorius and Jurickson Profar will play for the Netherlands at the upcoming 2017 World Baseball Classic. They…
Tickets for WBC Games in Seoul go on Sale on February 1
Tickets for the World Baseball Classic first round games in Seoul, South Korea will go on sale on February 1. They will be available through http://ticket.interpark.com However in the first phase only…
Saronno adds Carlotta Adorno for 2017 Season
GrandeSlam.net reports that Italian Softball League club Saronno has added Carlotta Adorno for the 2017 season. She is transferring from Mortara to Saronno, where she batted .400 last year. In 2015 she…
Q&A with CEB President Candidates Petr Ditrich, Jan Esselman, Didier Seminet
At the combined ESF/CEB Congress on February 4 in Belgrade, Serbia elections for the executive board of the European Softball Federation (ESF) and the Confederation of European Baseball (CEB) are on the…
Giancarlo Stanton to play for Team USA
One of the biggest stars in baseball has committed to play in the World Baseball Classic for Team USA. Giancarlo Stanton of the Miami Marlins will form an outfield together with Christian…
Sharlon Schoop signs Minor League Contract with Baltimore Orioles
Dutch infielder Sharlon Schoop signs another minor league contract with the Baltimore Orioles and stays with the AL East organization. The 29-year-old is the older brother of Orioles’ big leaguer Jonathan Schoop….
MLB Announces Diversity, Inclusion and Social Responsibility Promotions
Press Release Major League Baseball Major League Baseball announced the promotions of three individuals who will oversee the important areas of diversity, inclusion and social responsibility. Billy Bean has been promoted to…
Japan names 27 Players to WBC Roster
Japan has named a 27-man roster for the 2017 World Baseball Classic. The last spot is supposed to be filled out soon. As expected the only MLB player on the roster is…