Parma, Italy native Matteo Bocchi has signed with the University of Texas. The NCAA Division I college is the alma mater of Roger Clemens. The right-handed pitcher who played for Crocetta and…
WBSC announces new 2016 Men’s Softball World Rankings
Press Release World Baseball Softball Confederation LAUSANNE (Switzerland) — The World Baseball Softball Confederation today revealed the updated 2016 standings in the Official WBSC Men’s Softball World Rankings, following a reformatting of…
Leo Cespedes joins Rouen Huskies for 2017 Season
The Rouen Huskies have announced that Leo Cespedes is joining the team for the 2017 season. The 22-year-old right-handed pitcher/outfielder was born in Havana, Cuba, but has French citizenship thanks to his…
Italian Coach Convention set for January 27 to 29 in Treviso
The Italian Coach Convention is set for January 27 to 29 in Treviso, Italy. The Convention, which includes Baseball and Softball Clinics, will be held at the Best Western Premier BHR Treviso…
Netherlands win Warm-Up Game at Tokyo Dome 7-5
With Jair Jurrjens on the mound, Jeremi Profar making his debut and Jurickson Profar wearing the Dutch jersey for the second time, the Netherlands won their warm-up game ahead of their two-game…
Jaap Braakman new Head Coach of Tex Town Tigers
Jaap Braakman is the new head coach of the Tex Town Tigers. He is succeeding Stanley Kock at the helm. The 62-year-old received a one-year contract with an option for 2018. He…
Paolino Ambrosino cut from Nicaraguan Winter League
It was a short adventure. Paolino Ambrosino’s stint in the Nicaraguan Winter League is already over. The Italian national teamer went 5-for-27 through seven games with the Tigres de Chinandega and then…
Netherlands arrive in Japan for 2-Game Series / FOX Sports NL broadcasting
The Netherlands have arrived in Japan for their two-game series against Samurai Japan. Next weekend the team will face Japan at the Tokyo Dome. Until then they will prepare on site including…
Europe’s Roster for Asia Winter Baseball League revealed
For the second time a European selection will participate in the six-team Asia Winter Baseball League in Taiwan. After Gilberto Gerali led the team in 2015, the USSSA is taking care of…
Dovydas Neverauskas added to 40-man roster for Pittsburgh Pirates
The Pittsburgh Pirates have added 23-year-old Lithuanian pitcher Dovydas Neverauskas to their 40-man roster. With the addition he also receives an automatic invitation to the MLB portion of Spring Training next year….
Japan wins Title at WBSC U23 Baseball World Cup in Monterrey #u23worldcup
[youtube A4swgOPgYOc 520] Japan has won the inaugural edition of the WBSC U23 Baseball World Cup in Monterrey, Mexico. In the World Championship Final on Sunday they downed Australia 10-3. The team…
Program released for 2016 EBCA Convention in Mulhouse
From Friday November 11 to Sunday November 13 the annual EBCA Convention takes place in Mulhouse, France. The European Baseball Coaches Association now has released the program schedule for the three days…
#U23WorldCup: Austria loses after seven run lead against Czech Republic
Press Release Austrian Baseball Federation Another tough loss for the Austrian U-23 National team. An impressive start brought a 7:0 lead against the U-21 European Champion of 2014, but Austria lost the…
Mike Trout, Bryce Harper currently not on USA’s list for 2017 World Baseball Classic
Major League Baseball’s superstars Bryce Harper (Washington Nationals) and Mike Trout (Los Angeles Angels) are currently not on the list of Team USA for the 2017 World Baseball Classic. According to Joel…
Mexico announces Roster for Exhibition in Japan
Prior to the Japan-Netherlands matchups at the Tokyo Dome Samurai Japan is hosting Mexico for two exhibition games in Tokyo. The Mexican Baseball Federation now has revealed the roster for the two-game…
Niccolo Loardi, Nathanael Batista De Jesus join Novara Baseball for 2017 Season
Novara Baseball announced that they have signed pitcher/outfielder Niccolo Loardi and infielder Nathanael Batista De Jesus for the 2017 season in the Italian Baseball League. Loardi played in the IBL for Parma…
Chicago Cubs win first World Series in 108 Years
[youtube yhVeCLU_Sdo 520] After 108 years the Chicago Cubs have won Major League Baseball’s World Series. In a thrilling game seven on Wednesday they edged out the Cleveland Indians 8-7 in ten…
Arrivals, Departures for 2017 Season in Dutch Hoofdklasse revealed
Until the end of the month players in the Netherlands had the opportunity to change clubs. As usual in the Dutch Hoofdklasse there have been plenty of transactions. An overview: Curacao Neptunus…
Nick Nosti joins Unipol Bologna for 2017 Season
Italian American outfielder Nick Nosti is returning to Unipol Bologna for the 2017 season. The 31-year-old came to Italy in 2013 playing for Rovigo, then joined Bologna to make his Italian Baseball…
Kenley Jansen wins NL Reliever of the Year Award
Kenley Jansen of the Los Angeles was named recipient of the Trevor Hoffman Award for the best reliever in the National League. He collected a career high 47 saves with an ERA…
Dashenko Ricardo, Randolph Oduber sign with Lincoln Saltdogs
Dashenko Ricardo and Randolph Oduber are leaving the Dutch Hoofdklasse and will join the Lincoln Saltdogs of the independent Frontier League. They are joining the previous club of Curt Smith and Shairon…
WBSC U23 Baseball World Cup concludes First Round #u23worldcup
The WBSC U23 Baseball World Cup in Monterrey concluded its first round on Tuesday. Panama and Japan are the dominating teams during the preliminary phase, reaching the Super Round Robin with perfect…
Kinheim withdraws from Dutch Hoofdklasse
Kinheim shocked Dutch Baseball on Monday when they announced through a press release that they are withdrawing from the Dutch Hoofdklasse. As main reason they cite player departures and the non-ability to…
Austria set for historic debut at WBSC U23 Baseball World Cup in Monterrey #u23worldcup
Press Release Austrian Baseball Federation On Friday the 28th of October the Austrian U-23 National Team will make its debut at the I. WBSC U-23 Baseball World Cup 2016 in Monterrey (MEX)…
Ty Eriksen leaves Munich to become Coach of Pickles UVV
International Stars manager Ty Eriksen is leaving the Munich-Haar Disciples after nine seasons and is joining Pickles UVV in the Dutch Hoofdklasse as their new head coach. The 32-year-old Oregon native is…