The Technical Commission of the Confederation of European Baseball (CEB) has announced the groups for the national team competitions for the 2017 season. The groups for the European Cup competitions were previously…
Lawrence Allen new Head Coach of Austrian Softball National Team
The Austrian Baseball Federation (ABF) announced this week that they have a new head coach for their Women’s Softball National Team. The 43-year-old New Zealand native Lawrence Allen is taking over the…
Marco Mazzieri done as Italy’s Manager after WBC / MLB Stars not playing
In an article on Baseball.it Marco Mazzieri confirms that he is done as manager of the Italian National Team after the conclusion of the 2017 World Baseball Classic in March. The 55-year-old…
Tentative Schedule for Swiss Nationalliga A released
The Swiss Baseball and Softball Federation (SBSF) has announced the tentative schedule for the Swiss Nationalliga A. The 2017 season is scheduled to start on April 22 with a matchup between the…
Former Major Leaguer Mark Teahen join Tommasin Padua
According to a blog post by Gabriel Fidler former Major Leaguer Mark Teahen is going to sign with Tommasin Padua of the Italian Baseball League. Retired after the 2014 season he apparently…
World Baseball Classic Roster for Chinese Taipei released
The final roster for Chinese Taipei for the 2017 World Baseball Classic has been released. Almost all players are coming from the Chinese Professional Baseball League (CPBL), even though the Lamigo Monkeys…
Japan, South Korea, Taiwan set up new Tournament for November 2017 in Tokyo
Nippon Professional Baseball announced a new tournament this week, called the Asia Championship. It will feature national teams from Japan, South Korea and Chinese Taipei. The tournament is for players age 24…
British Baseball Federation announces coaches scholarships to University Baseball Coaches to attend the Coach Summit 2017
by British Baseball Federation The British Baseball Federation (BBF) is pleased to announce it will offer five scholarships to University Coaches to attend for free the Coach Summit 2017 in Birmingham. The BBF…
Format set for 2017 Season in Italian Softball League
The format for the 2017 season in the Italian Softball League is set. The participating teams and the Italian Baseball and Softball Federation met this weekend. 13 teams will be playing in…
Desiree Ybarra, Anjelica Selden join Metalco Thunders in Italian Softball League
The Metalco Thunders of the Italian Softball League have added two impact persons to their team for the 2017 season. The Californian left-handed pitcher Desiree Ybarra is reinforcing the roster on the…
Anthony Vizcaya joins CBS Sant Boi / Jonathan Linares, Eduardo Rivas back
CBS Sant Boi has found a replacement for Zael Honora as pitcher. Right-hander Anthony Vizcaya, who played in a winter league in Colombia this offseason, is joining the Catalonian team. The 23-year-old…
Mannheim Tornados add RHP Gianfranco Rizzo for 2017 Campaign
The Mannheim Tornados are adding another right-handed pitcher to their staff for the 2017 season in the German Baseball-Bundesliga. Gianfranco Rizzo is transferring from the Italian Baseball League club Tommasin Padua to…
Czech Republic to participate in Invitational Tournament in Taipei in February
A selection of the Czech Republic will be participating in an invitation baseball tournament in Taipei City in February. From February 19 to 28 the Czech team will be in Taiwan. The…
Douglas Rodriguez from Chartres to promoted Saint-Just Saint-Rambert Ducks
Venezuelan French Division I veteran Douglas Rodriguez has found a new home for the 2017 season. He is transferring from the French Cubs Chartres to the newly promoted Saint-Just Saint-Rambert Ducks. With…
Format finalized for 2017 Season in Italian Baseball League
Last weekend the clubs of the Italian Baseball League and the Italian Baseball and Softball Federation (FIBS) met in Bologna to finalize the format for the 2017 season. Eight teams split into…
Jesus Castillo, Zael Honora join CB Barcelona for 2017 Season
CB Barcelona is adding two players from Spanish Division de Honor rivals for the 2017 season. 33-year-old Venezuelan Jesus Castillo is a veteran of the top league in Spain, having played for…
Australian Baseball League: Roundup Week 9 of 2016/2017 Season
Press Release Australian Baseball League One of the best things about baseball (and sports in general) is their unpredictable nature. Anything can happen, literally and figuratively. Two crucial sweeps in Round 9,…
Masahiro Tanaka isn’t playing in 2017 World Baseball Classic
Masahiro Tanaka isn’t playing in the 2017 edition of the World Baseball Classic. The right-hander of the New York Yankees confirmed on Monday that he will skip the tournament according to the…
Registration for 4th Back to School Youth Baseball Tournament in Prague almost closed
by Michal Hanus Registration for the fourth edition of the international youth baseball tournament BACK2SCHOOL already started. In the first phase organizers invited teams who are regularly participating at this tournament as…
Venezuela adds Victor Martinez to WBC Roster among other Stars
Venezuela with manager Omar Vizquel is featuring a star-studded lineup for the 2017 World Baseball Classic. According to Jon Morosi Victor Martinez, Ender Inciarte, Alcides Escobar, Martin Prado and Sandy Leon will…
Bracket for 2017 Challenge de France released
The French Baseball and Softball Federation (FFBS) has released the bracket for the 2017 Challenge de France, which will be played from May 25 to 28 in Rouen and Montigny. The winner…
Australia tops Guam, New Zealand to win Oceania U18 Championship / Moves into Top 10
Press Release World Baseball Softball Confederation SYDNEY — Host Australia went undefeated against Guam and New Zealand to capture the U-18 Oceania Baseball Championship on Friday at the Blacktown International Sportspark. As…
Devery Van De Keere new Head Coach of Cologne Cardinals
The Cologne Cardinals announced on Wednesday evening that Devery Van De Keere will be their new head coach for the 2017 season in the German Baseball-Bundesliga. The 31-year-old Canadian is a former…
Invitation to 33th Youth International Baseball Tournament in Sala Baganza 2017
Invitation PDF A.S.D. Baseball Club Sala Baganza organizes the 33rd Youth International Baseball Tournament of Sala Baganza “Ermes Fontana” Trophy reserved to the following categories: born in 2005-2006-2007-2008 (U12 Baseball) born in…
WBSC announces new members of Softball Umpire Committee
Press Release World Baseball Softball Confederation LAUSANNE (Switzerland) — The WBSC announced the newest members of the regional softball umpiring committee, including appointments from the Czech Republic, Japan and the United States….