France is the second European team after Spain to announce its coaching staff for the World Baseball Classic Qualifier in Panama City next month. As expected former Major League standout closer Eric…
Munich-Haar Disciples find replacement for Gabe Sandersius
The Munich-Haar Disciples have found a replacement for Gabe Sandersius. The 25-year-old DJ Jauss is coming from the Gauting Indians to the local rival. The right-hander is also taking over as marketing…
Andrew Medeiros, Mike Taylor to play for Rouen Huskies in 2016
The Rouen Huskies of the French Elite League recently signed two members of the International Baseball Community website for 2016. Catcher Andrew Medeiros, a Westfield State University grad, has built a reputation…
ESF makes Draws for U22 and U19 Women’s, Men’s European Championships
During the annual ESF Congress on Saturday, the European Softball Federation (ESF) also made the draws for the U19 and U22 Women’s Fastpitch European Championships and the Men’s Fastpitch European Championships. These…
Hamburg Stealers sign Pitcher Luis Cohen
The Hamburg Stealers have signed a new foreign pitcher for game two each game day. The 24-year-old Californian right-hander Louis Cohen joins the club as third new pitcher after Jakob Claesson and…
Australia, Chinese Taipei and Curacao for Honkbal Week Haarlem announced
The organizers of the Honkbal Week Haarlem have announced three more participating teams for the 2016 edition. Australia, Curacao and Chinese Taipei join the Netherlands and Japan for the biannual international baseball…
CEB announces “Baseball, popular in Europe” Campaign
Press Release Confederation of European Baseball Today, Baseball Europe launched its Strategic Plan, which envisages the sport becoming even more popular in Europe. Later this year, the International Olympic Committee will decide…
Schedule for 2016 Season in French Division I released
The French Baseball and Softball Federation (FFBS) has released the schedule for the 2016 season in the French Division I. Eight teams will compete for the championship, which was won by the…
Swiss Champion Zurich Barracudas receive ceremonial championship rings
by Harry Wischnewski On Saturday, February 13 2016 the 2015 Swiss NLA champions have received their ceremonial championship rings during a special gala event held in Schleinikon, Zurich. In front of friends,…
Jair Jurrjens signs with CPBL’s Uni-President 7-Eleven Lions
Dutch right-handed pitcher Jair Jurrjens is continuing his professional baseball career in Taiwan. According to Honkbalsite.com he has signed with the Uni-President 7-Eleven Lions of the Chinese Professional Baseball League (CPBL). He…
Max Kepler ranked 30th in Baseball America’s Top 100 Prospects
Baseball America released its annual Top 100 Prospect list. For the first time since a couple of years a European player has been ranked as well. Outfielder Max Kepler of the Minnesota…
Joint CEB-ESF Congress held in Hoofddorp, Netherlands last weekend
By Confederation of European Baseball The Confederation of European Baseball (CEB) held its annual congress as part of the joint CEB/ESF Congress in Hoofddorp, Netherlands on Saturday, February 13. 29 of the…
New Pitcher, Infielders for Cologne Cardinals
The Cologne Cardinals have announced more additions to their roster for the 2016 season. After Alex Carter and Jack Shannon they added another pitcher and two infielders. 23-year-old right-hander Mitchell Renz has…
Spanish Coaching Staff for World Baseball Classic Qualifier announced
The Royal Spanish Baseball and Softball Federation (RFEBS) announced their coaching staff for the upcoming World Baseball Classic Qualifier in Panama City. The team qualified for the 2013 World Baseball Classic by…
#WBCQSydney: Australia defeats South Africa to advance to 2017 World Baseball Classic
Your browser does not support iframes. South Africa 100 003 010 5 7 1 Australia 100 021 26X 12 17 1 Box score Australia has won the World Baseball Classic Qualifier in…
#WBCQSydney: South Africa reaches Final with Win over New Zealand
South Africa 104 003 001 9 11 0 New Zealand 000 200 000 2 5 1 Box score South Africa has followed Australia into the final of the World Baseball Classic Qualifier…
Munich-Haar Disciples sign Closer Cody Chartrand
The Munich-Haar Disciples have signed a new closer for their pitching staff. The 24-year-old American with British passport Cody Chartrand is arriving from the Oosterhout Twins of the second division in the…
#WBCQSydney: Australia downs South Africa to advance to Finals
South Africa 001 000 000 1 6 1 Australia 300 001 00X 4 7 1 Box score Australia is one win away from returning to the main tournament at the World Baseball…
John Baum new Head Coach for Sissach Frogs in Swiss NLA
41-year-old American John Baum is taking over as player coach for the Swiss Nationalliga A club Sissach Frogs. He is replacing Christian Klarer at the helm. He is transferring over from the…
#WBCQSydney: New Zealand eliminates Philippines with Slugfest
Your browser does not support iframes. Philippines 100 213 00 7 11 2 New Zealand 210 016 52 17 13 2 Box score New Zealand has survived the first elimination game at…
Mauro Mazzotti new Manager for Greek Baseball National Team
Press Release Greek Baseball Federation The Greek Baseball Federation (HABF) hereby announces the signing of Mauro Mazzotti as the new Manager of the Greek National Baseball Team. His first big tournament at…
#WBCQSydney: Australia crushes Philippines in 7 Innings
Your browser does not support iframes. Philippines 100 000 0 1 4 3 Australia 110 020 7 11 11 1 Box score Australia is facing South Africa on Friday in a game,…
Martin Helmig to be part of Germany’s WBC Coaching Staff
The German Baseball and Softball Federation (DBV) announced on Wednesday that Martin Helmig is going to be part of the coaching staff of Team Germany during the World Baseball Classic Qualifier in…
Rouen Huskies sign Mike Taylor for 2016 Season
The Rouen Huskies have signed another new player for the 2016 season. Mike Taylor is coming from the independent Pacific League club Pittsburg Diamonds to France. The 32-year-old is supposed to reinforce…
#WBCQSydney: Strong Dylan Unsworth leads South Africa over Diamondblacks
Your browser does not support iframes. South Africa 003 000 004 7 9 0 New Zealand 000 000 001 1 3 3 Box score South Africa won the opener of the World…