The Boston Red Sox have released Italian right-hander Nicolo Clemente. The 18-year-old Bologna native spent two seasons in the Red Sox organization, pitching in the Dominican Summer League and the Gulf Coast League. He had…
Australian Baseball League: Team Australia wins All-Star Game on Walk-Off
[youtube vQAfo55xmIg 520] Press Release Australian Baseball League For the second year in a row, Team Australia has recorded an epic come from behind walk off win to claim honours in the…
WBSC unveils end of year Men’s Baseball World Rankings 2016
Press Release World Baseball Softball Confederation LAUSANNE, Switzerland — The World Baseball Softball Confederation revealed the 2016 end-of-the-year standings in the Official WBSC Baseball World Rankings, which weigh a country’s complete National…
Groups revealed for 2017 European Cups
The Technical Commission of the Confederation of European Baseball (CEB) has announced the groups of next year’s European Cup Competitions. Groups for the national team tournaments will follow soon. It was already…
Chris Colabello signs with Cleveland Indians
33-year-old Italian national team first baseman / outfielder Chris Colabello has signed a minor league contract with the Cleveland Indians, which also includes an invitation to Major League Spring Training. He had…
Didi Gregorius travels to New Zealand for Clinics
New York Yankees shortstop Didi Gregorius is going to visit New Zealand for a series of baseball clinics in Christchurch, Wellington and Auckland from January 9 to 19. He follows in the…
Japan announces 18-Man Roster for 2017 World Baseball Classic
18 players were named to a preliminary roster of two-time winner Japan for next year’s 2017 World Baseball Classic. The team is led by upcoming two-way superstar Shohei Otani of the Nippon…
ISG/CEB hold Coaches Certification Course in Karlovac, Croatia
By International Sports Group The Confederation of European Baseball and the International Sports Group completed the first Level 1 baseball coach’s certification course in Karlovac,Croatia. Headed up by Peter Caliendo, VP of…
Shin-Soo Choo to ask Texas Rangers for Approval of 2017 WBC
34-year-old Korean outfielder Shin-Soo Choo has asked the Korea Baseball Organisation (KBO) to contact the Texas Rangers about his status for the 2017 World Baseball Classic. The Rangers had stated that they…
Play for Change, WBSC launch Official Charity Partnership
Press Release World Baseball Softball Confederation LONDON — The Play for Change (PFC) Charitable trust and the World Baseball Softball Confederation (WBSC) announced a new partnership that will enable more children around…
ISG/CEB hold Coaches Certification Course in Kiev, Ukraine
By International Sports Group International Sports Group and European Baseball Federation complete the second Level 1 baseball coach’s certification program in Kiev, Ukraine. Headed up by Peter Caliendo, VP of ISG/Former USA…
Group of Major Leaguers coming to Israel in January for Clinic
By Israel Baseball Association A group of 11 Major League Baseball players and former Major League stars will be visiting Israel from January 3-10. The players are members of the Team Israel…
Jose Flores from Rimini to Bologna
During their annual press Christmas meeting Unipol Bologna announced that they have signed Jose Flores as replacement for Ronny Cedeno. The middle infielder is coming from Rimini to Emilia Romagna. The 29-year-old…
Martin Helmig becomes General Manager with Mannheim Tornados
The Mannheim Tornados announced this past weekend that Martin Helmig is becoming their new general manager for the 2017 season in the German Baseball-Bundesliga. He already worked together with new head coach…
Novara adds Brent Buffa, Giulio Monello, Jeremy Castro
Novara continues to revamps its roster for the 2017 season in the Italian Baseball League. On Monday it was revealed that they are adding Brent Buffa, Giulio Monello and Jeremy Castro to…
Australian Baseball League: Roundup of Week 5 of 2016/2017 Season
Press release Australian Baseball League SYDNEY, NSW — With the 2016/17 Australian Baseball League season halfway done, the Jet Couriers Melbourne Aces to pull away with a commanding four-game lead at the…
Nepal staging first-ever National Baseball Championship as global growth of baseball-softball continues
Press Release World Baseball Softball Confederation LAUSANNE, Switzerland — The World Baseball Softball Confederation has welcomed and applauded the historic launch of the first-ever Nepal Baseball Championship, which opened today at the…
LHP Carlos Rodriguez signs with Padule
Padule, which is expected to enter the Italian Baseball League in 2017, has signed left-handed pitcher Carlos Rodriguez. The 21-year-old Venezuelan is coming from Macerata to Padule. He pitched in the Serie…
Team Europe concludes Asia Baseball Winter League with 4 Wins in 2016
Team Europe showed a much improved performance at the Asia Baseball Winter League in Taiwan compared to their first appearance last year. Competing against selections from the professional leagues in Japan, South…
Ticket sale launched / Partners, Branding revealed for WBSC U18 Baseball World Cup 2017 #u18worldcup
Press Release World Baseball Softball Confederation LAUSANNE, Switzerland — The World Baseball Softball Confederation unveiled the launch of the first phase of ticket sales, 10 regional partners and the Official Look for…
CEB/ISG Coaches Certification Course Croatia
by International Sports Group Confederation of European Baseball (CEB) and the International Sports Group complete the first Level 1 baseball coach’s certification course in Karlovac,Croatia. Headed up by Peter Caliendo, VP of…
Honkbalweek Haarlem will not return in 2018
Organizers of the Honkbalweek Haarlem have announced that they will stop organizing the bi-annual international baseball tournament. The 29th edition would have been played in 2018. Organizers cite financial problems as main…
Texas Rangers try to block 4 Players from World Baseball Classic
The Texas Rangers are looking to block the participation of four of their players at the 2017 World Baseball Classic. They have asked WBC, Inc. to deny approval for catcher Robinson Chirinos,…
Australian Baseball League: Preview Week 5 of 2016/2017 Season
Press Release Australian Baseball League The final round of fresh matchups highlights the final first-half round of the 2016/17 Australian Baseball League season. As the summer weather heats up, the Jet Couriers…