The schedule for the 2020 Palomino European Zone Tournament in Stuttgart, Germany was released on the website of the hosting Stuttgart Reds. Eight teams will participate in the U18 event, the Untouchables…
Desi Relaford to play for Montpellier in 2020
The Montpellier Barracudas have signed former Major Leaguer Desi Relaford for the 2020 season in the French Division I. The 46-year-old played 11 seasons in the big leagues between 1996 and 2007….
Hamburg Stealers add Chris Thibideau
The Hamburg Stealers have added shortstop Chris Thibideau for the 2020 season in the German Baseball-Bundesliga. The 24-year-old is a 2013 MLB draftee (by San Diego Padres, didn’t sign), who has played…
Baseball Mexico: Saturday, February 1, 2020
by Bruce Baskin, Baseball Mexico, http://baseballmexico.blogspot.com/ CULIACAN WINS LMP FINALS IN 7, ON TO PUERTO RICO Former Yankees infielder Ramiro Pena belted a pair of homers and drove in five runs while…
Groups, Schedule announced for Americas Olympics Baseball Qualifier in Arizona
Press release World Baseball Softball Confederation LAUSANNE, Switzerland; 30 January 2020 — The World Baseball Softball Confederation today announced the groups, schedule and location of the WBSC Baseball Americas Qualification Event for…
Parma signs Leo Rodriguez
ASD Parma announced that they have reached an agreement with Leo Rodriguez. The infielder with Spanish passport is transferring from Nettuno to Parma. The former minor leaguer from the Dominican Republic first…
Kruno Gojkovic back with IT sure Falcons
Croatian national team player Kruno Gojkovic is returning to the IT sure Falcons Ulm. The pitcher and middle infielder already played for the club in 2018 and returns to the German Baseball-Bundesliga…
Regensburg adds Ondra and Pedrol, loses Greenfield and Waite
The Buchbinder Legionaere Regensburg revealed on Tuesday that they are adding Czech national team player Tomas Ondra from league rival Munich-Haar Disciples and former Seattle Mariners minor leaguer Christian Pedrol. Additionally they…
Details announced for World Baseball Classic Qualifiers in March
Press release Major League Baseball World Baseball Classic, Inc. (WBCI) today announced that Kino Sports Complex in Tucson, Arizona will host both pools for the Qualifying Round of the 2021 World Baseball…
MLB is Presenting Sponsor of Team USA Softball’s Olympic Training Tour
Press release Major League Baseball WASHINGTON, D.C. – Major League Baseball is the Official Presenting Sponsor of the training tour of the Women’s National Softball Team representing the United States in the…
Renny Duarte to coach for Pittsburgh Pirates
The Pittsburgh Pirates have signed Renny Duarte as a minor league pitching coach. He will work with their pitching prospects at their academy in the Dominican Republic. Duarte worked for the Royal…
Andy Paz, Raul Rivero return to Fortitudo Bologna
Fortitudo Bologna confirmed this week that two key players will return for the 2020 season. Right-handed pitcher Raul Rivero and catcher Andy Paz will suite up for the Italian champion this year.
WBSC nominates Officials for Tokyo 2020 Olympic Games
By World Baseball Softball Confederation The World Baseball Softball Confederation (WBSC) has today confirmed the officials who have been appointed to the softball and baseball competitions at the Tokyo 2020 Olympic Games….
Italian Serie A1 starts on April 3 & 4, 2020
The Italian Serie A1 is going to open the 2020 season on the weekend of April 3 and 4. The regular season lasts through August 7 and 8. There will be a…
Heidenheim Heidekoepfe bring back Sascha Lutz, Mitch Nilsson and Wes Roemer
The Heidenheim Heidekoepfe are bringing back three former players. Sascha Lutz and Mitch Nilsson returning after one year with league rival Mannheim Tornados. Wes Roemer played the past three season in the…
Schedule revealed for new WBSC U-18 Men’s Softball World Cup 2020 in Palmerston North, New Zealand
Press release World Baseball Softball Confederation LAUSANNE, Switzerland; 20 January 2020 — The World Baseball Softball Confederation today announced the game schedule for the new WBSC U-18 Men’s Softball World Cup, to…
MLB Announces Game Times for 2020 Regular Season Schedule
Press release Major League Baseball Major League Baseball on Wednesday announced the game times for its master 2020 regular season schedule, which will begin with all 30 Major League Clubs playing on…
Baseball5 added to Dakar 2022 sports programme
Press release World Baseball Softball Confederation Lausanne, Switzerland; 08 January 2020 — The World Baseball Softball Confederation (WBSC) is delighted with the International Olympic Committee’s (IOC) decision to approve proposal of Dakar…
WBSC unveils groups for newly created U-18 Men’s Softball World Cup in Palmerston North, New Zealand
Press release World Baseball Softball Confederation LAUSANNE, Switzerland The World Baseball Softball Confederation (WBSC) today unveiled the groups and tournament bracket for the first-ever WBSC U-18 Men’s Softball World Cup 2020, to…
Baseball Mexico: Wednesday, 1 January 2020
by Bruce Baskin, Baseball Mexico, http://baseballmexico.blogspot.com/ YAQUIS SWEEP BOTH HALVES, ARE #1 LMP PLAYOFF SEED When Obregon’s Nathanael Santiago tossed eight pitches (seven for strikes) in a 1-2-3 ninth inning to close…
MLB, MLBPA Agree to Changes to Joint Drug Program
Press release Major League Baseball Major League Baseball and the Major League Baseball Players Association jointly announced today significant changes to the Drug of Abuse provisions of the Joint Drug Prevention and…
MLB to Play Regular Season Baseball in Mexico City in 2020
Press release Major League Baseball Major League Baseball will be playing its first regular season games in Mexico City at the new Alfredo Harp Helú Stadium in 2020, as was announced today…
Didi Gregorius signs with Philadelphia Phillies
After five seasons with the New York Yankees Dutch shortstop Didi Gregorius is joining the Philadelphia Phillies. He signed a one-year contract that pays him 14 million US dollars. It is going…
Mike Griffin to continue managing Czech Republic
The Czech Baseball Association (CBA) announced that Mike Griffin will continue to manage the Czech Baseball Senior National Team. He will be supported on the coaching staff by Trot Nixon, Corey Lee…