The first round ended at the CEB Cup in Rouen and Chartres, France on Friday. Two French and two Croatian teams reached the semi-finals on Saturday. The Rouen Huskies and the Montpellier…
Africans in the Minors through June 2, 2016
by DZ Here’s a quick look at the progress so far of the South Africans in the minor leagues. Gift Ngoepe, Pittsburgh Pirates. Current team: Indianapolis Indians (AAA) The 26-year-old is getting…
French releases roster for U15 European Championship
The French Baseball and Softball Federation (FFBS) has announced their roster for the U15 European Championship in Chartres and Rouen, France. 18 players were selected for the Cadets Euros. Additionally six players…
Netherlands announces Roster for Women’s Softball World Championship in Surrey
The Royal Dutch Baseball and Softball Association (KNBSB) has released the roster for the 2016 Women’s Softball World Championship. The biggest tournament in Softball World Championship history will be played in July…
CEB Executive awards 2017 Tournaments to Austria, Czech Republic and Netherlands
Last weekend the executive of the Confederation of European Baseball (CEB) gathered in Rome, Italy for an executive meeting. Among the topics on the agenda were also decisions about awarding 2017 competitions…
Semi-Final and Final in Rimini to be broadcasted live on RAI Sport 2 #ChampionsCup16
by Riccardo Schiroli The Rai Sport 2 channel by Rai, the State broadcaster in Italy, will telecast one semi final (Fortitudo Bologna-Rimini) on Friday June 3 (8.30 pm CET) and the final…
European Champions Cup: Recaps Day 3, June 2, 2016 #ChampionsCup16
The first round at the European Champions Cup in Rimini and San Marino ended on Thursday. The semi-finals are set with Fortitudo Bologna taking on ASD Rimini in an inner Italian Baseball…
CEB Cup Rouen/Chartres: Recaps Day 2, June 2, 2016 #CEBCup16
Day two at the CEB Cup in Rouen and Chartres, France featured four games, three ended due to ten-run rule after seven innings. Olimpija Karlovac and the Rouen Huskies picked up their…
German Baseball mourns Death of Claus T. Helmig
The German Baseball and Softball community mourns the death of one of the country’s most important figures in the sport, as Claus T. Helmig died at the age of 80 on Wednesday….
Return of Olympic baseball, softball at #Tokyo2020 Games supported by IOC Executive Board
Press Release World Baseball Softball Confederation LAUSANNE, Switzerland — The World Baseball Softball Confederation (WBSC) today welcomed the announcement by the International Olympic Committee (IOC) Executive Board to support the inclusion of…
European Champions Cup: Recaps Day 2, June 1, 2016 #ChampionsCup16
The second day at the European Champions Cup in Rimini and San Marino had everything, pitcher’s duels, close games, comebacks, lopsided wins, rain delays and extra innings. In the end L&D Amsterdam…
CEB Cup Rouen/Chartres: Recaps Day 1, June 1, 2016 #CEBCup16
On Wednesday the CEB Cup started in Rouen and Chartres, France. Four games were on the schedule. The Zurich Barracudas, Vienna Wanderers, Olimpija Karlovac and the Rouen Huskies were the big winners….
Minnesota Twins recall Max Kepler to big leagues
The Minnesota Twins have recalled German outfielder Max Kepler to the big leagues. It’s the third stint in Major League Baseball for the Berlin native. He is replacing the injured Miguel Sano…
Jadd Schmeltzer leaves Solingen Alligators, add Nolan Lang
The Solingen Alligators have lost a major piece of their roster, as Jadd Schmeltzer has left the team immediately. The foreign starting pitcher is returning to the United States due to personal…
Draci Brno signs Gabe Sandersius, AJ Holland
The Czech Extraleague club Draci Brno has reacted on the players market. They signed pitchers AJ Holland and Gabe Sandersius. Holland is a right-handed pitcher, who pitched in the Atlanta Braves organization…
Thomas De Wolf returns to Bundesliga, signs with Mainz Athletics
After losing shortstop Trey Stover to season-ending injury, the Mainz Athletics made an addition for their offense. They signed Belgian outfielder/pitcher Thomas De Wolf, who was released by the independent league club…
Schedule released for U15 Baseball World Cup
Press Release World Baseball Softball Confederation Complete Schedule LAUSANNE, Switzerland — The World Baseball Softball Confederation announced the official competition schedule for the WBSC U-15 Baseball World Cup 2016, which will be…
European Champions Cup: Recaps Day 1, May 31, 2016 #ChampionsCup16
The European Champions Cup started on Tuesday with four games of the first round in Rimini, Italy and San Marino. Curacao Neptunus Rotterdam, the Buchbinder Legionäre Regensburg, ASD Rimini and L&D Amsterdam…
Nettuno’s Alessandro Ciarla signs with Philadelphia Phillies
The Philadelphia Phillies have signed Italian pitcher Alessandro Ciarla. The 19-year-old from Nettuno received a minor league contract and is going to start his professional baseball career in the Dominican Summer League….
C.E.B. Cup in Rouen and Chartres gets underway on Wednesday #CEBCup16
The 2016 C.E.B. Cup takes place from June 1 to June 5 in Rouen and Chartres, France. Eight club teams from France, Croatia, Belarus, Austria, Ukraine and Switzerland will compete for the…
European Champions Cup in Rimini and San Marino starts on Tuesday #ChampionsCup16
The 2016 European Champions Cup takes place from May 31 to June 4 in Rimini, Italy and San Marino. Eight club teams from Italy, San Marino, Netherlands, Germany and Czech Republic compete…
Paderborn, Germany becomes first DSGPLWS 2016 qualifier
by DICK’S Sporting Goods PONY League World Series WASHINGTON, Pa. (May 26) – Paderborn, Germany proved that it was the best among the PONY European Zone, after outlasting 16 teams from 12…
Tickets on Sale for World Baseball Classic Qualifier in Brooklyn, New York
Press Release Major League Baseball Tickets for the World Baseball Classic Qualifier in Brooklyn, New York will go on sale to the public tomorrow morning at 10:00 a.m. (ET). The upcoming Qualifier…
French Federation introduces new Logo
The French Baseball and Softball Federation (FFBS) has revealed their new logo on Wednesday. The creative agency Darman Design created the new logo. Three options for the new logo were introduced a…
Groups, Official Look revealed for LG Presents WBSC #WomensBaseball World Cup 2016
Press Release World Baseball Softball Confederation LAUSANNE, Switzerland — The World Baseball Softball Confederation today unveiled the groups and the Official Look for the LG Presents WBSC Women’s Baseball World Cup 2016…