From Friday, October 28 to Sunday, November 6 the WBSC U23 Baseball World Cup in Monterrey, Mexico will be played. 12 teams have been qualified. Austria and the Czech Republic will represent…
KNBSB announces Dutch Roster for Japan Trip
The Royal Dutch Baseball and Softball Association (KNBSB) released their official roster for their two-game exhibition series against Samurai Japan at the Tokyo Dome on November 12 and 13 (Tickets). Manager Hensley…
EBCA Convention 2016 – Meet the Speakers – Nick Davis
The 2016 EBCA Convention will be held in Mulhouse, France from November 11 to 13. Registration info can be found at www.baseball-in-europe.com. Meet the Speakers – Nick Davis Nick Davis – Milwaukee…
Europe again will field Team in Asia Winter Baseball League
For a second straight year a selection of European players will compete in the Asia Winter Baseball League. Chris Kabout and Honkbalsite.com confirm Europe’s return to Taiwan. The roster hasn’t been announced…
Yomel Rivera returns to Parma
Baseball.it reports that another player from Rimini is leaving the Pirates to return to Parma. Italian national team pitcher Yomel Rivera is following Stefano Desimoni on the path from Parma to Rimini…
Dodgers Outfielder Yasiel Puig looking to play for Mexico in 2017 World Baseball Classic
Los Angeles Dodgers outfielder Yasiel Puig who defected from Cuba to pursue a career in Major League Baseball is looking to play for Mexico in next year’s World Baseball Classic. After his…
European Softball Federation names new Director of Umpires
Press Release European Softball Federation Andrea Marcon has resigned his position as ESF Director of Umpires after five years of dedicated work, and the ESF has decided to split the role into…
WBSC welcomes partnership with Olympic Channel to promote Baseball, Softball
Press release World Baseball Softball Confederation LAUSANNE, Switzerland — The World Baseball Softball Confederation today welcomed an announcement by the Olympic Channel that baseball and softball will have a presence on the…
Australian Baseball League reveals Streaming Schedule for upcoming Season
By Australian Baseball League SYDNEY – With Opening Day of the 2016/17 season fast approaching, the Australian Baseball League (ABL) is proud to announce the streaming schedule for this year, along with…
21st Catalonian International Baseball Tournament in Barcelona
From Friday, October 28 to Sunday, October 30 Barcelona, Spain is playing host to the 21st Catalonian International Baseball Tournament. Four teams will participate, two from Catalonia, one from Germany and one…
EBCA Convention 2016 – Meet the Speakers – Jeff Krushell
The 2016 EBCA Convention will be held in Mulhouse, France from November 11 to 13. Registration info can be found at www.baseball-in-europe.com. Meet the Speakers – Jeff Krushell Jeff Krushell – MLBI…
Team Austria prepares against LMB Academy Tigres
Press Release Austrian Baseball Federation In four days, Austria will give its historical debut at the I. WBSC U-23 Baseball World Cup, taking place from October the 28th to November 6th 2016…
Chicago Cubs, Cleveland Indians square off in MLB World Series
[youtube _7ejrUUOpZw 520] This past weekend the Chicago Cubs joined the Cleveland Indians in Major League Baseball’s World Series. For the Cubs it’s the first trip to the championship series (best of…
Dispute between CPBL, CTBA over Coach Selection for 2017 World Baseball Classic
According to the China Post there has been a dispute between the front offices of the Chinese Professional Baseball League (CPBL) and the Chinese Taipei Baseball Association (CTBA) over the selection of…
Ennio Retrosi leaving Rimini for Nettuno
28-year-old outfielder Ennio Retrosi is leaving Rimini to return to Angel Service Nettuno, where he began his career in the Italian Baseball League in 2008. He batted .271 with 20 runs and…
EBCA Grassroots Coaching Award: Vote for your Candidates!
Select your Grassroots Baseball Personality of 2016, EBCA´s second public award of 2016. Click this link for the poll: http://etc.ch/UHUK and select your candidate in this year´s EBCA Grassroots Coaching Award! The…
2016 Awards handed out in Dutch Hoofdklasse
Last weekend the Royal Dutch Baseball and Softball Association handed out the star awards, honoring the best players of the 2016 season. In Baseball Nick Urbanus of L&D Amsterdam was named MVP…
Austrias U23 World Cup preparation in full swing
Press Release Austrian Baseball Federation The Austrian U-23 National Team arrived in Monterrey (MEX) late at night on the 21st of October. The team already held its first practice session and an…
Sports Marketing Report 2016: Baseball most watched, favourite sport in Japan
Press Release World Baseball Softball Confederation LAUSANNE, Switzerland — The World Baseball Softball Confederation today welcomed an independent sports marketing annual report out of Japan that indicates baseball remains the most watched…
EBCA Coach of the Year 2016: Vote Now!
Vote for the best European Coach of 2016. Click this link for the poll: http://etc.ch/5N4t and support your favorite candidate in this year´s EBCA Coach of the Year Voting! The Candidates for…
Alex Liddi looks to get ready for WBC after Knee Surgery
Italian corner infielder/corner outfielder Alex Liddi underwent left knee surgery last week. He already suffered the injury while playing in Mexico this season, but still was able to play the European Championship…
Registration open for EBCA Convention / Full List of Speakers revealed
The registration for the 2016 EBCA Convention in Mulhouse (November 11-13) is open. Visit ebca2016.webnode.de to register your membership for the 2017 season with the European Baseball Coaches Association and the participation…
EBCA Convention 2016 – Meet the Speakers – Martijn Nijhoff
The 2016 EBCA Convention will be held in Mulhouse, France from November 11 to 13. Registration info can be found at www.baseball-in-europe.com. Meet the Speakers – Martijn Nijhoff Martijn Nijhoff – Dutch…
Unipol Bologna, Juan Carlos Infante part ways
In a mutual decision announced by Unipol Bologna on Thursday Juan Carlos Infante is going to leave the reigning Italian Baseball League champion. The 35-year-old Venezuelan native, who meanwhile has an Italian…
European Softball Federation updates European Softball Rankings
On the heels of World Baseball Softball Confederation’s release of the updated Women’s Softball World Rankings, the European Softball Federation announced their updated version for the European Softball Rankings. The ranking is…