According to beat writer Anthony DiComo New York Mets players Michael Conforto and Brandon Nimmo have been added to the preliminary roster of Team Italy for the 2017 World Baseball Classic. Italy…
Saarlouis Hornets add Catcher Carlos David Figueredo
The Saarlouis Hornets are returning to the German Baseball-Bundesliga next season. They have now announced their first acquisition with Venezuelan catcher Carlos David Figueredo. The 23-year-old played in Italy the past few…
Australian Baseball League All-Star Game Rosters revealed
The Australian Baseball League has announced the rosters for this year’s All-Star Game on December 22 in Melbourne. A World selection is going to take on the Australian Baseball National Team. The…
Japan beats Korea to claim Asian U12 Championship, qualify for #U12WorldCup
Press Release World Baseball Softball Confederation ZHONGSHAN (CHN) — Top-ranked Japan defeated world No. 3 Republic of Korea, 4-1, in the final of the IX Asia U-12 Baseball Championship 2016 today, while…
Video of MLB African Elite Camp in Johannesburg
Your browser does not support iframes. Major League Baseball is concluding its annual MLB African Elite Camp in South Africa this week.
Kenley Jansen signs $ 80 Million Extension with Los Angeles Dodgers
Team Netherlands closer Kenley Jansen remains with the Los Angeles Dodgers. The 29-year-old right-hander is signing a new five-year deal over $ 80 million to stay at Chavez Ravine. The Washington Nationals…
Australian Baseball League: Roundup of Week 4 of 2016/2017 Season
Press Release Australian Baseball League Round 4 of the 2016/17 Australian Baseball League season saw the Jet Couriers Melbourne Aces train continue to roll, the SA Power Networks Adelaide Bite handle the…
International Coaches Reception at ABCA Convention in Anaheim
All international coaches attending the convention should not miss this! There will be three short presentations (30 min. each): Kyle Boddy of Driveline Baseball will talk about using weighted balls in pitching…
Sharnol Adriana to be Assistant Coach at Texas Rangers Single-A Affiliate
46-year-old Dutch national team player Sharnol Adriana is continuing to coach in affiliated minor league ball. After spending the 2016 season with the Texas Rangers affiliate he was assigned to the Single-A…
Buchbinder Legionaere add Paco Garcia to Coaching Staff
The Buchbinder Legionaere Regensburg announced on Thursday that they have added former player and coach Paco Garcia to the coaching staff. The 44-year-old American, who is living in Regensburg, was the head…
USA Baseball to Host Cuba in Sixth Annual International Friendship Series
Press Release USA Baseball DURHAM, N.C. – USA Baseball announced on Thursday that it will host the Cuban National Team in the sixth annual friendship series between the two international baseball powers…
Five European players to International Power Showcase in Miami
Three players from the Netherlands, one from France and one from Germany have been selected to participate in the annual International Power Showcase at Marlins Park in Miami, Florida. Once started as…
WBSC welcomes IOC approval of Yokohama Stadium for #Tokyo2020
Press Release World Baseball Softball Confederation LAUSANNE, Switzerland — The World Baseball Softball Confederation (WBSC) welcomed the decision of the International Olympic Committee (IOC) to approve the Tokyo 2020 venue proposal, which…
Enrico Crepaldi leaves T&A San Marino for Tommasin Padua
Left-handed pitcher Enrico Crepaldi is leaving T&A San Marino to return to Tommasin Padua for the 2017 season in the Italian Baseball League. He played three seasons with Padua in the past,…
Six new Players for FysioExpert Olympia Haarlem
FysioExpert Olympia Haarlem is adding six new players for the 2017 season in the Dutch Golden League Softball. Ilona Andringa, Amber Krijgsman, Stephanie Pearce, Jessie van Aalst, Emma Wójcik and Tomoko Goda…
Donald Lutz joins Brisbane Bandits in Australian Baseball League
German outfielder Donald Lutz is returning to the Brisbane Bandits of the Australian Baseball League. It will be his second consecutive season with the Bandits and the third overall in the ABL….
Australian Baseball League: Preview of Week 4 of 2016/2017 Season
Press Release Australian Baseball League SYDNEY, NSW — The Jet Couriers Melbourne Aces are in first place, there are two-way ties for second and third, and the reigning champions are in a…
Major League Baseball and USA Baseball Launch Prospect Development Pipeline
Press Release USA Baseball DURHAM, N.C. — USA Baseball and Major League Baseball jointly announced the creation of the Prospect Development Pipeline. The voluntary program will establish an official identification and player…
Terrasvogels adds five, loses five for 2017 Season in Dutch Softball
Terrasvogels has added five new players and lost five players during the transfer period in the Dutch Golden League Softball. Femke Duffhues, Kiona Domacassee and Kelly Koeman already have played in the…
Shawn Zarraga signs with Cincinnati Reds
The Cincinnati Reds have signed Dutch catcher Shawn Zarraga to a minor league contract for the 2017 season in Major League Baseball. Zarraga played for the Los Angeles Dodgers organization this year,…
Shortstop Charlie Mirabal returns to Parma for 2017 Season
Parma has secured Venezuelan shortstop Charlie Mirabal for the 2017 season in the Italian Baseball League. The 29-year-old batted .309 with one home run during this year’s campaign. Additionally Luca Bertoli and…
Under Armour to become official On-Field Uniform Provider of MLB in 2020
Press Release Major League Baseball Under Armour (NYSE: UA, UA.C), Fanatics and Major League Baseball (MLB) announce a 10-year partnership that names the global performance brand as the official uniform provider to…
WBC announces initial List of confirmed Players for 2017 World Baseball Classic
Press Release World Baseball Classic, Inc. World Baseball Classic, Inc. announced an initial list of 30 players who have confirmed their participation in the 2017 World Baseball Classic. Among the 30 players,…
Eagles Prague add three foreign Players for 2017 Season in Extraleague
The Eagles Prague are adding three import players for the 2017 season in the Czech Extraleague. Utility player Joe Wittig, catcher David Sandoval and left-handed pitcher Tyson Walker will join the team…
MLB Veteran Pitcher Jeremy Guthrie joins Melbourne Aces for second half of season
The Melbourne Aces have signed 12-season MLB veteran Jeremy Guthrie for the second half of the 2016/2017 season in the Australian Baseball League. The 37-year-old right-handed pitcher, who also had been in…