The Italian Baseball and Softball Federation (FIBS) has released a tentative schedule for the 2016 season. League play starts on April 8 & 9 with Padua taking on Nettuno 2, Rimini squaring…
Yulman Ribeiro joins Novara for 2016 Season
Novara Baseball has announced its first acquisition. 30-year-old Yulman Ribeiro is joining the team for the 2016 season, as they return to the Italian Baseball League. The Venezuelan right-hander with Portuguese passport…
Australian National Team beats World Stars in ABL All-Star Game
The Australian National Team has won the All-Star Game in the Australian Baseball League on Wednesday evening in Melbourne. They defeated the World Stars 3-2 thanks to a walk-off RBI single by…
Kiwi Pitcher Lincoln Holdzkom dies in Car Accident
Tragic news hit the worldwide baseball community this morning. Lincoln Holdzkom died in a car accident in California. “Our thoughts and prayers go out to the entire Holdzkom family at this tragic…
French All-Star Game to be launched in 2016
The French Baseball and Softball Federation (FFBS) announced on Tuesday that they will host an All-Star Game in La Rochelle on July 16 next summer. The game will feature the best players…
Michele Pomponi joins Parma
17-year-old right-hander Michele Pomponi is joining ASD Parma in the Italian Baseball League. The Junior National Teamer of Italy is transferring from Oltretorrente to Parma. In the Serie A of the Federal…
Owen in AWBL: NPB blanks Team Europe besides strong Start from Maickel Rietel
From November 28 to December 20 the Asia Winter Baseball League takes place in Taichung and Dou-Liou, Taiwan. Team Europe was invited for the first time to compete against squads from NPB,…
Jan-Niclas Stoecklin continues to impress in Australia
Week eight of the Australian Baseball League season was played last weekend. Germany’s Jan-Niclas Stoecklin had his most impressive start so far in the ABL, going 6 2/3 innings with nine strikeouts…
Five Stars did not appear in night of KNBSB Stars Awards.
by Pim van Nes The prestigious event at Claus Events Centre in Hoofddorp was announced by KNBSB with an article on the federation’s official website only two days before Claus opened the…
Owen in AWBL: Team Europe with Losses to KBO, CTBA despite strong Performances
From November 28 to December 20 the Asia Winter Baseball League takes place in Taichung and Dou-Liou, Taiwan. Team Europe was invited for the first time to compete against squads from NPB,…
Eddie Perez not going to manage Spain in WBC Qualifier
47-year-old former Major Leaguer Eduardo Perez has turned down an offer to manage Spain in the World Baseball Classic Qualifier in Panama next March. He is currently managing the Tigres de Aragua…
Juan Carlos Sulbaran signs with St. Louis Cardinals Organization
Dutch national team pitcher Juan Carlos Sulbaran has signed a minor league contract with the St. Louis Cardinals organization. The 26-year-old right-hander began his minor league career with the Cincinnati Reds in…
Owen in AWBL: 4-4 Tie for Europe against CPBL
From November 28 to December 20 the Asia Winter Baseball League takes place in Taichung and Dou-Liou, Taiwan. Team Europe was invited for the first time to compete against squads from NPB,…
MLB issues recommendations regarding Netting
Press Release Major League Baseball The Office of the Commissioner of Baseball has issued recommendations to all 30 Major League Clubs aimed at enhancing the safety of fans attending Major League Baseball…
Swiss Federation reveals 2015 Award Winners
The Swiss Baseball and Softball Federation has announced and honored its 2015 award winners in baseball and softball: Baseball NLA 2015 Best Batter: Lucas Hagberg – Therwil Flyers Baseball NLA 2015 Best…
ESF, CEB announce joint Committees
Joint Press Release Confederation of European Baseball, European Softball Federation Following the recent agreement between the Confederation of European Baseball (CEB) and the European Softball Federation (ESF) for the establishment of a…
Owen in AWBL: Europe loses to NPB Team on Wednesday, Rainout on Thursday
From November 28 to December 20 the Asia Winter Baseball League takes place in Taichung and Dou-Liou, Taiwan. Team Europe was invited for the first time to compete against squads from NPB,…
Tommasin Padua adds LHP Raul Ruiz
Tommasin Padua has another piece for the 2016 season in the Italian Baseball League. They have signed left-handed pitcher Raul Ruiz. The 25-year-old Venezuelan is a former pitcher for the Pittsburgh Pirates…
Evansville Otters announce signing of Thomas De Wolf
The independent league team Evansville Otters has announced that they have signed 25-year-old Belgian Thomas De Wolf for the 2016 season. He last played for the Stuttgart Reds, which he led into…
Dutch Hoofdklasse opens 2016 Season on April 14, 2016
The Royal Dutch Baseball and Softball Association (KNBSB) has announced the schedule for the 2016 season in the Dutch Hoofdklasse. The regular season starts on April 14 and continues through August 7…
U21 Baseball World Cup transforms to U23 Baseball World Cup
By World Baseball Softball Federation The U-21 Baseball World Cup has been expanded to U-23 to include more top young players, effective for the next edition, the world governing body has announced….
Finnish Baseball and Softball Federation honors EBM+
By European Baseball Magazine European Baseball Magazine was awarded the “Baseball Deed of the Year” by the Finnish Baseball and Softball Federation. The award is given to a person or organization in…
Curacao Neptunus gets Rotterdam Rijnmond Team Sport Award 2015
By Pim van Nes In Nieuwe Luxor Theater of Rotterdam on Monday night, the city and region’s sport awards 2015 were the focus of an elegant soiree hosted by the City Municipality,…
French Cubs Chartres add Remigio Leal
The French Cubs Chartres remain active early this offseason in the French Division I. After adding Douglas Rodriguez, Ronny Materano and Enrique Juma Trinidad, they also reinforce their roster with veteran hurler…
Enrico Crepaldi joins T&A San Marino for 2016 Season
After losing Carlos Teran to ASD Rimini, T&A San Marino has added left-handed pitcher Enrico Crepaldi from Tommasin Padua. The 28-year-old was 3-4 with an ERA of 4.41 in 13 starts for…