18/04/2024 1 Minute Read

Groups announced for Premier12 2024 presented by RAXUS

The WBSC flagship tournament is scheduled from 10 to 24 November in Mexico, Taiwan, and Japan.

18/04/2024 1 Minute Read

WBSC Premier12 star Tanner Houck pitches fastest MLB game since 2010

He helped the Boston Red Sox shut out the Cleveland Guardians in 1 hour and 49 minutes. He pitched 94 pitches, of which 69 were strikes.

18/04/2024 1 Minute Read

Argentina complete second stage of Baseball5 development programme

A total of 22 coaches, from five provinces, participated in the second stage of the Baseball5 National Development Program.

17/04/2024 1 Minute Read

Groups confirmed for WBSC U-18 Women's Softball World Cup

The five qualified teams from this month's Pan American Championship were allocated to the three groups, which make up the Group Stage.

17/04/2024 1 Minute Read

Softball Canada Announces U-23, U-18 Men’s National Team head coaches

“We are very pleased to have Doug Allin and Mark Quinn back at the helm of our U23 and U18 Men’s National Team programs” stated Gilles LeBlanc, Manager of Operations at Softball Canada.

16/04/2024 1 Minute Read

WBSC Premier12 star Jeong Choi ties KBO All-Time Home Run record

The 37-year-old SSG Landers third baseman hit his 467th home run on Tuesday, 16 April, against the Kia Tigers and tied the legendary 'Lion King' Seung-Yeop Lee.

16/04/2024 1 Minute Read

Six world champions named to New Zealand roster for WBSC Men's Softball World Cup

The New Zealand roster features 11 players from the last World Cup, as well as the return of veterans Bartorillo, Hayes and Laulu, who helped the Black Sox win their last World Championship in 2017. Other veterans of the World Cup winning team are Cole Evans, Ben Enoka and Thomas Enoka.

16/04/2024 1 Minute Read

Japan, Chinese Taipei and China qualify for Baseball5 World Cup

World No. 6 Japan defeated the defending champions and No. 2 Chinese Taipei to claim the title at the Olympic Park in Seoul, Korea. China beat the hosts in the bronze medal game, clinching the final spot in the World Cup.

16/04/2024 2 Minute Read

Former MLB star Dennis Cook to manage Poland

International baseball veteran and WBSC Coaching Commission member John McLaren will join his staff, which will include former Olympian Paul Bragiel.

15/04/2024 2 Minute Read

Global anti-doping community celebrates Play True Day on 19 April

The World Anti-Doping Agency (WADA) invites the whole anti-doping community to participate in the digital campaign #OnePlayTrueTeam to raise awareness about the importance of Clean Sport.

15/04/2024 2 Minute Read

Japan's pro softball JD.League opens 2024 season

Bic Camera Takasaki (3-0) and Hitachi Sundiva (2-0) are undefeated in the East, while Toyota Red Terriers and Shionogi Rainbow Stokes are the only undefeated sides in the West.

15/04/2024 2 Minute Read

Argentina repeat as Pan American champions, earn ticket to WBSC Men's Softball World Cup along with Colombia, Dominican Republic, Guatemala and Venezuela

Argentina repeated as Pan American champions after a 4-3 win against Venezuela in the final.

15/04/2024 1 Minute Read

Tanzania National Baseball League to open on 4 May

The regular season will run through 28 September. The Placement Round and the Finals are scheduled in December.

15/04/2024 2 Minute Read

Olympian Greta Cecchetti reaches 2,000 strikeout milestone in Italian Softball League

The product of the Italian Academy also starred at Texas A&M University, the Japanese Diamond League, the Dutch Top League and Athletes Unlimited. Cecchetti has represented Italy 95 times, including the Tokyo 2020 Olympics. "I feel I was lucky enough to have opportunities and good enough to seize them."

15/04/2024 1 Minute Read

Baseball celebrates Jackie Robinson Day on 15 April

Players and coaches will wear the iconic 42 number on the field. The Jackie Robinson Training Complex will host the Trailblazer girls baseball series and a Play Ball special edition.

15/04/2024 1 Minute Read

USA Softball announces roster for Women's Softball World Cup; Four Olympians lead the way

Tokyo 2020 Olympic silver medallists Ally Carda, Rachel Garcia, Haylie McCleney and Dejah Mulipola return with the US national team in their quest to defend their World Title in Italy.

15/04/2024 1 Minute Read

Nepal to cooperate with International School Sports Federation

The agreement aims to increase baseball/softball school activity and international participation. "It opens the door to a brighter future for our athletes," commented the National Baseball Softball Association President Dipak Neupane.

12/04/2024 2 Minute Read

Seven Olympians to represent Australia at WBSC Women's Softball World Cup, roster confirmed

Captain Clare Warwick, Jade Wall, Michelle Cox, Stacey McManus, catcher Taylah Tsitsikronis, along with pitching duo Kaia Parnaby and Ellen Roberts are the veterans from the Tokyo 2020 Olympic Games.

12/04/2024 1 Minute Read

Mexican Baseball League opens 20-team 2024 season

The expansion teams Querétaro Conspiradores and Chihuahua Dorados bring the total to 20 participants. In the opening game, the Mexico City Diablos Rojos defeated the defending champions, Puebla Pericos. The opening weekend schedule will develop through Sunday, 14 April.

12/04/2024 1 Minute Read

Great Britain to host WBSC Blind Baseball International Cup 2024

The second edition of the invitational tournament is scheduled from 27 to 29 September at Farnham Park, the UK’s only purpose-built, multifield baseball and softball facility.

12/04/2024 1 Minute Read

Czech Softball national leagues set to open

The Men's Extraliga 2024 starts on 13 April while the Women's Extraliga 2024 starts three days later.

12/04/2024 1 Minute Read

Schedule revealed for the Women's Softball European Championship 2024 in Utrecht, Netherlands

The tournament, set to take place in Utrecht, Netherlands, from 1 to 7 September, 2024, is the top event for women's softball in Europe.

12/04/2024 1 Minute Read

Baseball and softball seasons to open in Switzerland

The Swiss Baseball Softball Federation will host the U-23 Baseball European Championship Qualifier in Zurich in August.

11/04/2024 1 Minute Read

Chinese Taipei announce WBSC Premier12 coaching staff

'Totoro' Tseng's staff will include Chih-Kang Kao, Chien-Min Wang, Chiang-Ho Chen, and Cheng-Min Peng.

11/04/2024 1 Minute Read

Myung-Joo Cha to manage Korea at Baseball5 Asia Cup; Japan announces team

The head coach selected eight players and four reserves. World No. 9 Korea will host the WBSC Asia Baseball5 World Cup Qualifier. No. 6 Japan presented their National Team in a press conference.

10/04/2024 2 Minute Read

Countdown begins with World Baseball Softball Day one month away

Join the global baseball/softball community in marking a significant chapter on Friday 10 May, as the World Baseball Softball Confederation (WBSC) celebrates a decade of remarkable progress and achievements since Riccardo Fraccari's election as president in May 2014.

10/04/2024 1 Minute Read

WBSC, BFA technical course welcomes 98 participants in China

Technical commissioners, umpires and scorers worked three days in class and two days on the field during the Chinese National Baseball Championship. Gustavo Rodriguez (pictured above), Jim Baba and Yuwei Horng were the instructors.

09/04/2024 1 Minute Read

New WBSC events bidding calendar published

Immediate tournaments available for hosting include the XXXII U-18 Baseball World Cup and the II Youth Baseball5 World Cup in 2025.

09/04/2024 1 Minute Read

First Blind Baseball team in China works out in Wuxi

The Wuxi Baseball and Softball Association ran the day with the support of the WBSC, the China Baseball Association, and Running in the Dark. The first practice involved 15 players.

08/04/2024 2 Minute Read

Canada, Colombia, Mexico, Peru, Puerto Rico earn tickets to WBSC U-18 Women's Softball World Cup. Puerto Rico claim first-ever Pan American title

The five qualified squads complete the field of 18 teams competing in the WBSC U-18 Women's Softball World Cup, which will open this summer with three Group Stage tournaments in Brazil, China and USA.

08/04/2024 1 Minute Read

Venezuela beat Bolivia to win Youth Bolivarian Games Sucre 2024 Baseball5 event

The Venezuelan team defeated hosts Bolivia in consecutive sets, 12-2 and 10-0, in the final match of the Baseball5 competition.

06/04/2024 2 Minute Read

WBSC Legacy Club celebrates first anniversary on International Day of Sport for Development and Peace

On International Day of Sport for Development and Peace, the WBSC Legacy Club marked its first anniversary by highlighting the continued success of Baseball5 in the Azraq Refugee Camp and neighbouring villages in Jordan and revealing plans to expand the Legacy Club’s activities to Kenya

05/04/2024 1 Minute Read

Men's Softball World Cup Americas Qualifier live on GameTime

The Pan American Championship, which will award the last five spots for the WBSC Men's Softball World Cup, will run from 7 to 14 April. All games will be live-streamed on GameTime.

05/04/2024 1 Minute Read

Netherlands to prepare for Premier12 with Kingdom Series in Aruba

The Dutch Baseball Softball Federation and the Aruban Ministry of Sports announced that Aruba will host the second edition of the Kingdom Series from 29 October to 4 November.

05/04/2024 2 Minute Read

Lefty Jack Besgrove highlights Australian roster to start Men's Softball World Cup title defence

Australia, ranked No. 1 in the world, included 10 world champions in their roster, including ace Jack Besgrove.

05/04/2024 1 Minute Read

Former KBO utility Tae-Won Choi to manage Korea in WBSC U-23 Baseball World Cup

The 53-year-old appeared in 1,284 games from 1993 to 2003 and is currently the Kyung Hee University head coach. Gye-Won Park will manage the U-18 National Team.

04/04/2024 2 Minute Read

Guadalajara, Tepic chosen host cities for Premier12 Group A in Mexico

The Charros de Jalisco Pan American Stadium in Guadalajara, Jalisco - one of the venues of the Premier12 2019 - and the brand new Santa Teresita Stadium in Tepic, Nayarit, will host the 15 games of Group A, from 10 to 14 November.

04/04/2024 2 Minute Read

WBSC Executive Board meeting: New pitch limits amongst rule changes for youth WBSC Baseball World Cups; National Federation updates and WBSC anniversary preparations on 10th May

President Riccardo Fraccari expressed his condolences to people affected by Taiwan's earthquake. The Board approved a new approach to the pitch-limit rule in U-12, U-15 and U-18 Baseball World Cups. While the merger of the Cuba Baseball and the Cuba Softball Federations into one national governing body – the Cuba Baseball Softball Federation - was one of three NF updates approved.

04/04/2024 1 Minute Read

Women's Softball World Cup Finals: Special ticket offer for International Day of Sport for Development and Peace

Tickets and tournament passes will be available through the Vivaticket platform with a 20% discount on Saturday, 6, and Sunday, 7 April.

03/04/2024 1 Minute Read

Korea to host WBSC Baseball5 World Cup Asia qualifier from 13 to 16 April in Olympic Park

Eight teams will participate in the event's second edition, which will qualify three teams for the WBSC Baseball5 World Cup 2024.

03/04/2024 2 Minute Read

WBSC eBaseball™ Series 2024: Qualification process to inaugural ePremier12 revealed

The biggest tournament series in the history of WBSC eBaseball™ is just around the corner, with the qualification pathways for the first edition of the highly anticipated ePremier12, contested on the acclaimed WBSC eBaseballTM: POWER PROS, now laid out.

03/04/2024 1 Minute Read

USA Baseball announces Baseball5 balls and game kits distribution deal

The equipment will be produced thanks to a partnership with GameMaster Athletic."Baseball5 has the potential to transform how baseball is perceived and played across the nation," said USA Baseball Executive Director/CEO Paul Seiler."

03/04/2024 1 Minute Read

Puerto Rico and Canada complete women's baseball friendly series

The Puerto Rican National Team faced the Canada Baseball Academy. The adult teams split a four-game series. Puerto Rico swept the U-19 six-game series.

02/04/2024 2 Minute Read

MLB Opening Day Rosters include 264 players born outside the US

The 264 players represent 19 countries or territories. The Dominican Republic tops the list with 108 players. WBSC alums include Tokyo 2020 gold medallists Yoshinobu Yamamoto (LA Dodgers), Kodai Senga (New York Mets), Seiya Suzuki (Chicago Cubs) and Masataka Yoshida (Boston Red Sox, pictured above)

02/04/2024 1 Minute Read

Guantanamo, Santiago complete participants in Cuban Baseball5 National Championship

Guantanamo and Santiago de Cuba qualified out of the Eastern Zone finals and join Havana, Artemisa (Western Zome), Camagüey and Sancti Spíritus (Central Zone) in the National Championship, which will be played in Havana from 7 to 12 May.

02/04/2024 1 Minute Read

Houston Astros Ronel Blanco throws first 2024 MLB no hitter

The 30-year-old Dominican right-hander used 105 pitches, 73 for strikes. It was just his eighth MLB start. "It's been a very long road travelled for me," he said after the game.

30/03/2024 2 Minute Read

CPBL opens 2024 season in Taipei Dome

The 2024 CPBL season will mark a record-setting season for Taiwan baseball as the league expands to six teams and hosts games in the Taipei Dome for the first time. A total attendance of 28,618 at the opening game also set a CPBL all-time single-game record.

29/03/2024 1 Minute Read

Olympic gold medallist, WBSC Premier12 winner Min-ho Kang breaks KBO games played record

The 38-year-old catcher appeared in his 2,238th game on Thursday, 28 March. "Not once have I played with this record in my mind," he said before taking the field.

29/03/2024 1 Minute Read

Where to Watch: U-18 Women's Softball Pan American Championship live on GameTime

Tournament and Daily Passes are some of the options to watch the U-18 Women's Softball Pan American Championship, a qualifier for the WBSC U-18 Women’s Softball World Cup, on GameTime. The tournament opens on March 30 in Monteria, Colombia.

29/03/2024 1 Minute Read

Will Jen Pawol become the first MLB female umpire?

After umpiring at the Triple-A level in 2023, the 47-year-old former softball catcher called a Houston Astros-Washington Nationals of the Cactus League and is on the call-up list for 2024.

28/03/2024 1 Minute Read

WBSC Yearbook 2023: "A memorable journey" of wonderful achievement - President Fraccari

The digital publication encompassing an "impressive" year for the World Baseball Softball Confederation is available to download on the WBSC website.

28/03/2024 2 Minute Read

Hao-Ju Tseng named Chinese Taipei manager for WBSC Premier12 2024

Former CPBL Rakuten Monkeys manager Hao-Ju “Totoro” Tseng will lead Chinese Taipei in November's third edition of the WBSC flagship tournament. He will soon visit all CPBL clubs and announce his coaching staff.

28/03/2024 1 Minute Read

Women's Softball: Czechia to host European champions the Netherlands in four game series

From 29 April to 1 May, world No. 9 Czechia will stage a four-game, three-city series against No. 8 the Netherlands.

28/03/2024 1 Minute Read

Italian Softball League to open on 30 March

The defending champions, Forlì, will debut on home turf against Old Parma. The nine-team league will play a 32-game regular season. The top four finishers will advance to the playoffs.

28/03/2024 1 Minute Read

WBSC Academy: New scoring features online

The Tablet Course educates on using the BallClubz app. The online Workshops include lessons on scoring. A dedicated section offers documents needed to score games.

27/03/2024 1 Minute Read

Sena Catterall, Alizée Gélinas and Raine Padgham to represent Canada in Australian Women's Baseball Showcase

Catterall (pictured), Gélinas and Padgham were key members of the Canadian National Team at the IX WBSC Women's Baseball World Cup Group A in 2023. The Australian Women's Baseball Showcase is scheduled from 9 to 12 May in Lismore, New South Wales.

27/03/2024 1 Minute Read

Camagüey and Sancti Spíritus advance to Cuban Baseball5 National Championship

The two teams qualified through the Central Zone final and joined Havana and Artemisa, who qualified through the Western Zone finals. Santiago will host the Eastern Zone tournament on 30 and 31 March. The National Championship is scheduled from 7 to 12 May in Havana.

27/03/2024 1 Minute Read

U-18 Czechia Women's National Softball Team eyes World Cup group stage with tune-up tournaments in Italy

Czechia split their squad, with the first group playing the Coppa delle Prealpi I on March 17 and 18; and the second group playing the Coppa delle Prealpi II on March 23 and 24.

26/03/2024 2 Minute Read

NPB: Defending champs Hanshin Tigers the team to beat in 2024 season

The Tigers added former major leaguer Javy Guerra to their Japan Series-winning pitching staff. Former superstar catcher Shinnosuke Abe will manage their Central League rivals, Yomiuri Giants. Despite losing ace Yoshinobu Yamamoto to MLB's LA Dodgers, the Orix Buffaloes look like the Pacific League favourites thanks to young stars Hiroya Miyagi and Shunpeita Yamashita (pictured above during the Global Baseball Games series).

26/03/2024 1 Minute Read

Men's softball: Julio Gamarci steps down as Argentina National Team head coach

Gamarci steered Argentina to their three WBSC World Titles, one at senior level and two in the junior category.

25/03/2024 1 Minute Read

USA, Great Britain women's national softball teams to face off in Oklahoma City on 29-30 June

Great Britain and the United States last faced off during the WBSC Women's Softball World Cup Group A playoffs in Balbriggan, Ireland last summer

25/03/2024 1 Minute Read

Puerto Rico to host Canada for women's baseball friendlies

The two National Teams and U-19 National selections will face each other in Carolina from 25-30 March. Canada will host the IX WBSC Women's Baseball World Cup Finals in July/August.

25/03/2024 1 Minute Read

Third Australian Women's Baseball Showcase confirmed for May; Beacom signs for US college baseball

From 9 to 12 May, the Albert Park Baseball Complex in Lismore, New South Wales (200km south of Brisbane), will host the event's third edition, which involves emerging Australian talent and international players from Canada, Japan and the United States. Meanwhile, the star of the 2022 edition, Genevieve Beacom has committed to East Central Community College in Kansas, USA.

22/03/2024 1 Minute Read

WBSC U-15 Baseball World Cup 2024 Americas Qualifier: Puerto Rico, Dominican Republic, Mexico, Nicaragua, Venezuela claim tickets

Puerto Rico defeated the Dominican Republic in the final of the WBSC Americas Qualifer. Mexico beat Nicaragua in the third-place game. Venezuela overcame Brazil in the fifth-place game. Meanwhile, Colombia earned a wild card as the U-15 Baseball World Cup host country.

22/03/2024 1 Minute Read

Anti-doping Monthly Webinar: Whereabouts – All Your Questions Answered

The partnership with the International Testing Agency offers WBSC members unique opportunities. The new webinar is scheduled for 25 March. The baseball/softball specific webinar will happen on 28 May. Education remains a paramount part of the WBSC anti-doping campaign.

22/03/2024 1 Minute Read

Steven Deans returns as New Zealand U-23 Men's National Softball Team head coach

Deans managed New Zealand at the WBSC U-23 Men's Softball World Cup held in Parana, Argentina last year.

22/03/2024 1 Minute Read

Baseball5 Tierra initiative celebrates second tournament in Chile

The Chilean migrant community competed in an eight-team tournament at San Borja Park in Santiago to celebrate International Women's Day.

21/03/2024 1 Minute Read

Colombia to host WBSC U-15 Baseball World Cup 2024 from 16 to 25 August

Barranquilla will be the main venue with the finals scheduled at the Edgar Renteria Stadium.

21/03/2024 2 Minute Read

Dodgers and Padres split opener in Seoul, MLB season in full swing starting 28 March

Los Angeles won the first game, 5-2, and San Diego came back winning a 33-hit slugfest, 15-11, to tie the series. All 30 teams will take the field in a week. Baseball World Cup winner Xander Bogaerts has now recorded hits in five different countries during MLB regular season.

21/03/2024 2 Minute Read

#PLAYEVERYWHERE: New Baseball5 documentary released in partnership with WebsEdge

The WBSC and WebsEdge will premiere the #PLAYEVERYWHERE documentary on the 10th May 2024, as part of the WBSC 10th Anniversary celebrations. Join the conversation using the hashtag #PLAYEVERYWHERE and be a part of the sport's revolution that's making waves across continents.

21/03/2024 2 Minute Read

Korea hosts Women's Baseball Festival

A national selection from Korea competed against teams from Japan, Hong Kong and Taiwan. Eight local teams were also involved.

21/03/2024 1 Minute Read

South Africa qualify for WBSC U-15 Baseball World Cup

South Africa is the sixth qualified National Team. The Americas Qualifier (16-21 March) and a Wild Card will complete the set of participants.

19/03/2024 1 Minute Read

Assaf Lowengart: First Israel-born baseball player to sign professional contract

The 26-year-old, who represented his country in the Tokyo 2020 Olympics and the 2023 World Baseball Classic, signed for the New York Boulders of the independent Frontier League.

19/03/2024 1 Minute Read

Cuban Baseball5 National Championship to be played from 7 to 12 May

Havana and Artemisa qualified through the Western Zone tournament. Camaguey will host the Central Zome finals, and Santiago will host the Eastern Zome qualifier.

18/03/2024 2 Minute Read

Yuruby Alicart home run, Dayra Sandoval shutout lift Charros de Jalisco to first Mexican Softball League title. Yeraldine Carrion MVP

The team from Guadalajara clinched the Serie de la Reina in four games and are the first-ever LMS champions.

18/03/2024 2 Minute Read

KBO to open 2024 season on 23 March

The season will open with a one-week advance to not interfere with the WBSC Premier12. KBO will use an automated ball-strike system and test a pitch clock. WBSC U-18 Baseball World Cup stars Taek-Yeon Kim and Junseo Hwang made their National Team debut against MLB's LA Dodgers.

18/03/2024 2 Minute Read

A new era of Israel Baseball

Nate Fish will be the first CEO of the organization, which aims to expand the Israeli Baseball programme's offerings and fundraising in the United States. The list of directors includes various Tokyo 2020 Olympians.

15/03/2024 1 Minute Read

Groups announced for V U-23 Baseball World Cup

The tournament, which will be held from 6 to 15 September 2024 in Shaoxing, China, is the first Baseball World Cup hosted in mainland China.

15/03/2024 2 Minute Read

San Diego Padres and Los Angeles Dodgers in Seoul for MLB season opener

The two games scheduled on 20 and 21 March will be preceded by exhibitions against the Korean National Team and two KBO teams. Seoul anticipates watching Ohtani and the many international stars.

15/03/2024 1 Minute Read

Five U-15 Baseball World Cup spots up for the grabs in WBSC Americas Qualifier

Mexico, Dominican Republic, Panama, Brazil, Argentina and Bahamas will play in Group A. Venezuela, Cuba, Puerto Rico, Nicaragua, Peru and Team WBSC will compete in Group B.

15/03/2024 1 Minute Read

Anti-Doping: eBASEBALL™ Series World Finalists receive dedicated ITA workshop

Lisa Getz and New Zealand Olympian Nikki Hamblin ran the International Testing Agency workshop for eBASEBALL™ stars SHORA, fujito, Hazuremon and yabeGaming ahead of the World Finals.

14/03/2024 1 Minute Read

Hong Kong to host II WBSC Baseball5 World Cup from 7 to 12 October 2024

The Baseball Association of Hong Kong, China will host the 12-team tournament at the Central Harbourfront Event Space.

14/03/2024 1 Minute Read

USA Women's National Team manager Veronica Alvarez becomes MLB Girls Baseball Ambassador

"A big factor in my life is finding 'your why'," said Alvarez. "I’ve always said my why is to grow the game for girls and women."

14/03/2024 1 Minute Read

Record baseball participation numbers in the United States

The number of people participating in baseball in USA in 2023 was close to 16.7 million. Combined with softball, it touches 25.3 million. Baseball and softball combined saw a larger percentage increase in participation (+7.6%) over basketball (5.6%) and football (3.6%).

14/03/2024 1 Minute Read

XXVIII Italian Blind Baseball League to open on 16 March

The 11-team league, which includes first-year squads in Messina and Bergamo, will be contested with a single round-robin. The top four finishers will advance to the postseason. Fortitudo Bologna White Sox are the three-time defending champions.

13/03/2024 1 Minute Read

Samurai Japan Baseball5 name roster for Asia Cup

Manager Kenta Wakamatsu said that the aim is to win the tournament, a Baseball5 World Cup Qualifier scheduled for April in Korea.

13/03/2024 2 Minute Read

WBSC unveils format for WBSC eBASEBALL™ Series 2024 – Road to ePremier12™

The second edition of the WBSC eBASEBALL™ Series will start on 1 April and culminate with the World Finals – the ePremier12™ – in November.

13/03/2024 1 Minute Read

Bryan Madsen to manage USA U-12 Baseball National Team

Madsen was the third-base coach at the U-12 Baseball World Cup 2023. "I am deeply honoured and humbled. As a former United States Marine, the opportunity to represent our country means the world to myself and my family," Madsen commented. USA Baseball also announced that José Vázquez would manage the Collegiate National Team.

13/03/2024 1 Minute Read

Burkina Faso stages Baseball, Softball and Baseball5 seminar in Ouagadougou

According to the National Federation President Ibrahima Siboré, the massive education activity will improve the level of competition in Burkina Faso.

12/03/2024 1 Minute Read

Lima to host 2027 Pan American Games, second time in eight years

During the Pan Am Games Lima 2019, Men's Baseball, Women's Softball and Men´s Softball were all featured as medal disciplines.

12/03/2024 1 Minute Read

WBSC scoring system course held in Türkiye

Scoring Commission member Stephanie Winkler held a clinic from 5 to 10 March in Antalya.

12/03/2024 1 Minute Read

Bolivia ready for Junior Bolivarian Games Sucre 2024 Baseball5 competition

The Baseball5 competition at Sucre 2024 will take place at the Garcilazo Sports Complex Baseball5 diamond from April 4 to 6.

12/03/2024 1 Minute Read

Two-time Olympic umpire Luis Alberto Ramirez inducted to Mexican Baseball Hall of Fame

He officiated at the Athens 2004 and Beijing 2008 Games and the 2009 World Baseball Classic. The other inductees are Cecilio Ruiz, Juan Manuel Palafox, Miguel Flores and Ramón Orantes (Mexican players); Yovani Gallardo (Mexican MLB players), and Ricardo Sandate (veterans)

11/03/2024 2 Minute Read

President Riccardo Fraccari hails success of inaugural WBSC eBASEBALL™ Series World Finals

IOC Sports Director Kit McConnell, Directeur de la Fondation Lausanne Capitale Olympique Sébastien Griesmar, ASOIF President Francesco Ricci Bitti and KONAMI's General Manager of Global Business Development Shinji Namekawa joined President Fraccari to watch the WBSC eBASEBALL™ Series 2023 World Finals in the Olympic Museum.

11/03/2024 1 Minute Read

Sultanes vs Charros for first-ever Mexican Softball League title; Watch the Finals on GameTime

The teams from Monterrey and Jalisco will battle in the Serie de la Reina. Games 1 and 2 will be played in Guadalajara, with the series moving to Monterrey to find the LMS champions.

11/03/2024 1 Minute Read

Olympic gold medallists Miu Goto, Hitomi Kawabata lead the way as Japan Women's National Softball Team opens training camp in Okinawa

A total of 25 players have been selected for the training camp, including two Olympic gold medallists in Tokyo 2020: Miu Goto and Hitomi Kawabata.

09/03/2024 1 Minute Read

WBSC eBASEBALL™ Series 2023 World Finals: SHORA crowned World Champion

With the victory, SHORA earned the first berth in the first-ever ePremier12™ tournament coming up later this year, which is the grand finale to the WBSC eBASEBALL™ Series 2024, where he will be defending champion.

09/03/2024 2 Minute Read

WBSC eBASEBALL™ Series 2023 World Finals - As it happened

The WBSC eBASEBALL™ Series World Finals in Lausanne, Switzerland saw the best four WBSC eBASEBALL™: POWER PROS players in the world face off for the title of World Champion.

08/03/2024 2 Minute Read

WBSC celebrates International Women’s Day and reaffirms commitment to equality

Thanks to its accessibility and all-inclusive nature, Baseball5 has been "revolutionary" in regards to introducing sport into new communities and inspiring more people to be active says WBSC Secretary General Beng Choo Low.

08/03/2024 2 Minute Read

Schedule announced for WBSC U-18 Women's Softball World Cup Americas Qualifier in Colombia

The event will take place at Amin Manzur Stadium in Monteria, Colombia, between 30 March and 6 April, with a total of 11 participating teams. The event will also serve as a qualifier for the Junior Pan American Games Asunción 2025.

08/03/2024 1 Minute Read

WBSC partners with Cricket; Flag Football, Lacrosse, Squash & LA28 to celebrate International Women’s Day

USA Softball's Kelly Maxwell joined stars from cricket, flag football, lacrosse and squash to #InspireInclusion

08/03/2024 2 Minute Read

Marco Mazzieri talks Global Baseball Games: "These players made me proud"

"We came together, and the guys gave all they had. We faced impressive pitching and defence from another planet," Mazzieri said.

08/03/2024 2 Minute Read

Women's Sport - Playing a major part in the WBSC 2024 season

Celebrating International Women's Day, here's a close up look at two major tournaments on the WBSC events calendar in 2024 - the Finals of the XVII Women's Softball World Cup and the IX Women's Baseball World Cup. The mixed-gender Baseball5 World Cup will also take place in Hong Kong, China.

08/03/2024 1 Minute Read

WBSC Men's Softball World Cup: Year-long celebratory Trophy Tour finishes in Australia

The tour saw the beautiful trophy shown off in Queensland, South Australia, Western Australia, Victoria, New South Wales and Tasmania, along with ACT.

07/03/2024 3 Minute Read

Global Baseball Games: Japan win Game Two behind perfect pitching

Six pitchers didn't allow a runner and combined for 15 strikeouts. Delano Selassa thought he had got to Chiciro Sumida in the seventh, but centre fielder Misho Nishikawa stopped his hard-hit liner with a diving catch.

07/03/2024 1 Minute Read

Team Europe's Bocchi and Mineo welcomed to Japan with flowers

The right-handed pitcher and the catcher play for Parma in the Italian Serie A. The Kanagawa Governor is working on an agreement with the Italian city and thought that the link with baseball needed a celebration.

07/03/2024 1 Minute Read

Global Baseball Games: Markus Solbach and Yumeto Kanemaru to start Game 2

Playball is at 19:00 on Thursday at the Kyocera Dome in Osaka, Japan. Solbach is a former minor leaguer who appeared at the Triple-A level, and Kanemaru is a 20-year-old top collegiate prospect.

06/03/2024 3 Minute Read

Japan shut out Europe to open Global Baseball Games

The world No. 1 pitching staff limited Europe to six hits. The top of the batting order got seven of 11 Japanese hits. Game two is scheduled for Thursday, 7 March, at 19:00 local time.

06/03/2024 2 Minute Read

Veronica Alvarez returns as USA Baseball Women's National Team manager for 2024 WBSC Women's Baseball World Cup Finals

Alvarez and her staff will guide USA at the WBSC Women’s Baseball World Cup Finals from July 28-August 3 in Thunder Bay, Ontario.

06/03/2024 1 Minute Read

Baseball5 courses attract more than 100 coaches in Argentina

The programme, which is funded by Olympic Solidarity and the WBSC, is called the Development of the National Sports System.

05/03/2024 2 Minute Read

Mexican Softball League playoffs set: Sultanes vs El Aguila & Charros vs Diablos. Follow the action on GameTime

Softball fans outside Mexico can watch the first-ever LMS postseason on GameTime, the WBSC-owned streaming platform. For $4.99 dollars, fans will get access to all the playoff games, including the finals, called Serie de la Reina (Queen Series).

05/03/2024 2 Minute Read

Tom de Blok and Kaima Taira to start Global Baseball Games opener

Taira is a 24-year-old NPB All-Star and a Tokyo 2020 gold medallist. De Blok is a Dutch Hoofdklasse star with massive experience at the international level.

05/03/2024 1 Minute Read

Where to Watch: WBSC eBASEBALL™ Series 2023 World Finals

The WBSC eBASEBALL™ Series World Finals in Lausanne, Switzerland will see the best four WBSC eBASEBALL™: POWER PROS players in the world face off for the title of World Champion.

05/03/2024 1 Minute Read

USA Softball Women's National Team to matchup against OKC Spark in June 2024

Before the two games, the U.S. Women’s National Team Selection Camp in Oklahoma City will host a week-long training camp.

05/03/2024 2 Minute Read

Australia win tune-up series against Chinese Taipei eyeing WBSC Women's Softball World Cup Finals

The home team, which is getting ready to play in the WBSC Women's Softball World Cup Finals this summer, won the series 5-1.

05/03/2024 1 Minute Read

David Eckstein, Brad Penny and Steve Stone join USA U-18 Baseball National Team staff

They will serve under manager Rick Eckstein in the 2024 season. Penny and David Eckstein are both World Series winners. Stone had a 24-year career as a high school manager.

04/03/2024 2 Minute Read

Sold out Taipei Dome welcomes professional baseball

The game between NPB's Yomiuri Giants and CPBL's CTBC Brothers attracted the largest attendance in Taiwan's baseball history. The Giants defeated the Brothers in the first game but tied with Rakuten Monkeys the next day.

04/03/2024 2 Minute Read

South Africa repeat as African Men's Softball Champions, qualify for WBSC Men's Softball World Cup along with Botswana

South Africa defeated Botswana, 2-0, in the final of the continental championship. Lesotho finished third.

04/03/2024 2 Minute Read

Global Baseball Games: Team Europe come from behind to tie exhibition game against Hayate 223

Marek Chlup hit a three-run homer. Alberto Mineo (two doubles) and Noah Williamson (double) provided power from the bench. After trailing 4-0, Europe scored in the final two innings to finish 4-4. "We had a good outing," commented manager Marco Mazzieri. "The staff has now a clearer picture."

04/03/2024 1 Minute Read

Pakistan WAPDA win 18th National Women's Baseball Championship 2024

Five teams from four provinces - Islamabad, Pakistan Army, Pakistan WAPDA, Pakistan Police and HEC - participated in the championship.

03/03/2024 1 Minute Read

Team Europe to warm up for Global Baseball Games against minor league team Hayate 223

The 28-player squad worked under manager Marco Mazzieri and his staff. They will face the minor league Hayate 223 on Monday.

03/03/2024 2 Minute Read

Meet Osaka, the host city of the Global Baseball Games

Osaka has 2.7 million inhabitants and is located in the Kansai region of Honshu island. The two games will be played at the Kyocera Dome, a 36,000-seat covered stadium in the Nishi-ku ward,

02/03/2024 2 Minute Read

Global Baseball Games: Noah Williamson replaces Rhiner Cruz on Team Europe roster

Manager Marco Mazzieri decided to go with 13 pitchers and added a right-handed bat. Williamson, who will play in the Japanese Kansai League in 2024, commented: "Being the first Swiss player to represent Team Europe is an indescribable feeling."

01/03/2024 1 Minute Read

GameTime to stream Global Baseball Games series globally

The WBSC OTT Platform will cover the event outside Japan and the two European countries, which have local broadcast rights - Czechia and Russia.

01/03/2024 1 Minute Read

Heather Tarr returns as USA Softball Women's National Team head coach, aims to win WBSC Women's Softball World Cup Finals

“The USA Softball Coaching Staff for 2024 is well-experienced to lead our team to victory at the WBSC World Cup Finals in Italy,” said Tarr. “With Jimmy Kolaitis, Kyla Holas, and Tim Walton, this dynamic trio brings expertise, synergy, and passion. Our collaboration promises an exciting journey as we strive for gold!”

01/03/2024 1 Minute Read

Road to Dakar 2026: Baseball5 to make multi-sport-event debut at Junior Bolivarian Games Sucre 2024

World No. 17 Venezuela, alongside hosts Bolivia and Peru, will compete in the three-day event in Sucre, Bolivia's constitutional capital, marking Baseball5's debut in a multi-sport event.

01/03/2024 1 Minute Read

Logo unveiled for U-15 Women's Softball European Championship

This initiative is part of WBSC Europe's ongoing efforts to enhance its branding and create a unified identity across its various competitions.

29/02/2024 1 Minute Read

Scott Sunley to manage World Champions Australia at WBSC Men's Softball World Cup

"If we continue to work hard, make smart decisions, and understand that you can always learn from the game then we can continue the success that has been built over the past few years. I’m extremely excited for what’s to come in 2024 and beyond,” said Sunley.

29/02/2024 4 Minute Read

German pitcher Sven Schueller ahead of Global Baseball Games: "European kids, chase your dream"

The right-hander has been committed to baseball since he entered the Regensburg Academy as a 15-year-old. He spoke of his experience in professional baseball and the situation in Germany and Europe. "Japanese players always find a way to put the bat on the ball. It will be tough."

29/02/2024 1 Minute Read

Minister of Youth and Sports honours Tunisian Baseball5 National Team

Kamal Daqish was impressed by the performance at the WBSC Africa Championship and by the co-ed Tunisian National Team ranked No. 4 in the world. He hopes to see Tunisia compete in Baseball5 at the 2026 Youth Olympics.

29/02/2024 1 Minute Read

Shaukat Javed re-elected as President of Pakistan Baseball Federation

Along with President Javed, Syed Fakhar Ali Shah was elected as Secretary General.

28/02/2024 1 Minute Read

New Zealand announce roster for WBSC U-18 Women's Softball World Cup in Sao Paulo

"We know it's going to be incredibly tough to finish top two in our pool to get to the 2025 World Cup Finals but we are excited about the athleticism and potential of the individuals we have selected," said head coach Kiri Shaw.

28/02/2024 2 Minute Read

WBSC eBASEBALL™ World Finals: A look at Lausanne, the Olympic Capital

A city rich with history and sporting tradition and dedicated to success, Lausanne, along with the canton of Vaud, is a proud sponsor of the first-ever WBSC eBASEBALL™ Series 2023 World Finals.

27/02/2024 1 Minute Read

World powerhouses Japan, USA to clash in women's softball All-Star Series in July

The three-game series will be played in Nagoya, Fujinomiya and Yokohama in Japan, with a game in each city.

27/02/2024 1 Minute Read

Olympic bronze medallist Rick Eckstein to manage USA U-18 Baseball National Team

He took over from Michael Cuddyer, who finished fourth at the XXXI WBSC U-18 Baseball World Cup. He was on the coaching staff of the 2007 Baseball World Cup winner and the 2008 Beijing Olympics bronze medal winning team.

27/02/2024 2 Minute Read

Africa: Botswana, Lesotho, South Africa to contest two tickets to WBSC Men's Softball World Cup

The WBSC Men's Softball World Cup Africa Qualifier is set to begin on Thursday in Limpopo, South Africa.

26/02/2024 1 Minute Read

Softball Australia announces roster with eight Olympians for women's softball series against Chinese Taipei

Australia will participate in the WBSC Women's Softball World Cup Finals in Castions di Strada, Italy from 15 and 21 July.

26/02/2024 2 Minute Read

Venezuelan League winner Tiago Da Silva ready for Global Baseball Games

The right-hander was part of La Guaira bullpen in the 2023-24 season. He grew up in Brazil and completed his development in Italy, where he became a citizen, helping the National Team win two European Championships and make the top eight at the 2013 World Baseball Classic.

26/02/2024 1 Minute Read

International baseball mourns sudden passing of Czech National Team coach David Winkler

He died suddenly a few weeks before his 44th birthday. The Czech Baseball Association posted on social media, adding: "He helped various generations of players develop and contributed to the game's growth in Czechia."

23/02/2024 1 Minute Read

Joong-il Ryu to manage Korea at WBSC Premier12

Ryu, who won four Korean Series with the Samsung Lions, led Korea to an Asian Games gold medal in 2023.

23/02/2024 1 Minute Read

MLB great Albert Pujols to manage Escogido Leones in Dominican Pro Winter League

The former baseball superstar retired after the 2022 season, after a legendary career highlighted by 3,384 hits, including 703 home runs. This will be his first managerial experience.

23/02/2024 1 Minute Read

Brazil, Colombia, Puerto Rico get ready for WBSC U-18 Women's Softball World Cup Americas Qualifiers

Five weeks away from the tournament's opening day, Brazil and Puerto Rico named their roster for the tournament, while hosts Colombia listed 35 players in their preliminary roster.

23/02/2024 1 Minute Read

Hirokazu Ibata on Global Baseball Games: "Europe is talented"

The WBSC had a chance to talk to the Samurai Japan manager in Tokyo. "I approached players who I want or expect to be at the Premier12."

23/02/2024 2 Minute Read

Baseball World Cup winner Sharlon Schoop shares fond international career memories ahead of Global Baseball Games

The Dutch veteran started the 2011 Baseball World Cup final against Cuba at second base, with his younger brother Jonathan, a future MLB All-Star, at third. "International baseball is different. You play with guys you grew up with. It is still baseball, but the chemistry is different. You play with your heart."

23/02/2024 1 Minute Read

Koshien winner Masayoshi Ogara to manage Japanese U-18 National Team

It will be Ogura's second stint as Japan's U-18 National Team manager after the WBSC U-18 Baseball World Cup 2012. "The responsibility humbles me. Watching Japan win under Shiro Mabuchi last year made me emotional."

22/02/2024 1 Minute Read

Olympic gold medallist, MLB All-Star Hyun-jin Ryu returns to Korea

The left-hander signed an eight-year contract with the Hanwha Eagles, the club he played for from 2006 to 2012, worth US$12.8 million.

22/02/2024 2 Minute Read

Baseball5 popularity in Africa: Over 1,000 children participate in seven tournaments in six months

Burkina Faso, Ivory Coast, Senegal, Zambia, Uganda, Nigeria and Tanzania hosted the events. The WBSC signed a MoU with the Olympafrica Foundation and ANOCA in 2021.

22/02/2024 1 Minute Read

WBSC Men's Softball World Cup: Hong Kong, China announced as wild card entry, to play in Group B in Prince Albert

This marks Hong Kong, China's sixth participation in the top men softball competition in the world, and their return to the World Cup after seven years.

22/02/2024 1 Minute Read

WBSC releases Members Handbook in Spanish

"We are launching this new tool in conjunction with the 10 year anniversary of the WBSC, to bring forward our vision to support all our members in the path for more modern, sustainable, and well-organised Community," said WBSC President Riccardo Fraccari.

21/02/2024 2 Minute Read

Great Britain to visit OKC Spark eyeing Women's Softball World Cups, European Championship & LA28 Olympics

“As our journey towards the LA 2028 Olympic Games continues, the opportunity to play against quality competition becomes vitally important, especially with a group of young athletes," said Great Britain Softball Head of Performance Gary Anderson.

21/02/2024 2 Minute Read

Baseball5: Azraq Refugee Camp assistant coach Reem Hadroos receives WBSC certification

The 18-year-old served as a volunteer assistant to head coach Amjed Alatoom. The two are pictured above. Hadroos has two brothers on the refugee team. "I will do my best to contribute to qualifying the team for the 2026 Youth Olympics."

21/02/2024 2 Minute Read

eBASEBALL™ Federation Focus: France is on WBSC eBASEBALL™: POWER PROS

Players can participate in the French Baseball Softball Cup via WBSC eBASEBALL™: POWER PROS, which you can download in the PlayStation online store or the Nintendo eShop. The week-long event is scheduled from February 26 to March 3.

21/02/2024 1 Minute Read

25 coaches certified at Softball Asia seminar in Thailand

A total of 26 coaches - Bhutan (1), Iraq (1), India (5), Malaysia (10), Singapore (2) and Thailand (7) - attended the seminar.

20/02/2024 1 Minute Read

Auckland win New Zealand Men's & Women's National Softball Championships

New Zealand's National Fastpitch Championships were hosted at Rosedale Park by the North Harbour Softball Association, between 15-18 February.

19/02/2024 3 Minute Read

Czech star Martin Cervenka on the Global Baseball Games series: "You are going to see good baseball and competitive games in Osaka"

"I took a look at Japan's roster, and they look like an outstanding team. At the same time, we are an experienced side." After a 10-year career in the United States, the catcher still enjoys playing the game.

19/02/2024 1 Minute Read

Softball Australia announce U-19 women's preliminary roster for 2024

Australia will compete in Group C of the WBSC U-18 Women's Softball World Cup.

19/02/2024 1 Minute Read

Swiss Baseball Softball Federation General Assembly welcomes four new members

President Dagmar Voith Leeman described the 2023 season as successful and highlighted the historic participation in the Baseball European Championship.

19/02/2024 2 Minute Read

Francisco Cervelli to replace Steve Janssen on Team Europe's Global Baseball Games coaching staff

The former Major Leaguer will serve as special assistant to catching, with Luis Camargo taking over as third base coach. "It's amazing. When Marco Mazzieri asked me, I didn't hesitate," commented Cervelli.

18/02/2024 4 Minute Read

20 Days To Go: Four fierce competitors seek WBSC eBASEBALL™ Series 2023 World Finals title

Four WBSC eBASEBALL™: POWER PROS players are looking to make history by becoming the first world champion in Lausanne, Switzerland.

16/02/2024 2 Minute Read

Former Major Leaguer Alex Liddi talks Global Baseball Games: "Making Team Europe means a lot to me"

The veteran slugger became the first player born and developed in Italy to play at the MLB level when he debuted for the Seattle Mariners in September 2011. "Making the team means a lot to me. I can't wait to play."

16/02/2024 1 Minute Read

Bruno Motroni grand slam gives Patronato seventh men's softball National Championship in Argentina

A grand slam from the 2019 World Champion Bruno Motroni in the top of the eighth inning was the difference in the final of the tournament.

16/02/2024 1 Minute Read

85th Puerto Rican Superior Double-A Baseball League to open on 18 February

The defending champions, Arenosos. will host in Camuy the Atillo Tigres. The rest of the 45 participants will take the field on 23 February. The National Federation announced various innovative changes in a press conference.

16/02/2024 2 Minute Read

Colombia, Cuba name preliminary rosters for WBSC Men's Softball World Cup Americas qualifier

The event, which will award five spots to the World Cup, will take place in Sincelejo, Colombia, from 7 to 13 April.

15/02/2024 1 Minute Read

Baseball5 highlights World Environmental Education Day in Santiago, Chile

Four teams of migrant boys and girls competed in a Baseball5 tournament, which was part of initiatives connected to the International Environmental Education Day.

15/02/2024 1 Minute Read

Schedule announced for Women's Baseball World Cup Finals; USA v Venezuela opening game

The WBSC Women's Baseball World Cup Finals in Thunder Bay, Canada will open on Sunday, 28 July with USA playing Venezuela at 10 am. Defending champions Japan take on Chinese Taipei at 2 pm before the Opening Ceremony takes place at 6 pm and Canada play Mexico in the last game of the day, starting at 7.30 pm. All times are local.

15/02/2024 2 Minute Read

Sidney De Jong: "Europe will play Global Baseball Games to win"

The former superstar catcher participated in the Global Baseball Games 2015. "I am positive there will be good chemistry in the staff. We will be able to optimize the preparation for the games."

14/02/2024 1 Minute Read

Colombia to host Americas qualifiers for U-18 Women's Softball World Cup and WBSC Men's Softball World Cup

The U-18 Women's Softball World Cup Americas qualifier will be held in Monteria, from 30 March to 7 April; while the Men's Softball World Cup Americas qualifier will take place in Sincelejo between 7 and 14 April.

14/02/2024 1 Minute Read

Australia to tune up for WBSC Women's Softball World Cup Finals against Chinese Taipei

The Australian Women's National Softball Team will be playing Chinese Taipei in a six-game series at Blacktown International Sports Park in early March, in the first international softball game on Australian soil since 2020.

14/02/2024 2 Minute Read

Japan and Europe managers Ibata and Mazzieri discuss rosters ahead of Global Baseball Games

"I think we selected a good balance of players with national team experience and young players who were selected for the first time," said Hirokazu Ibata. "We are happy with what we have. We are also sorry because we had to make tough choices and leave some excellent players behind," commented Marco Mazzieri.

14/02/2024 1 Minute Read

Six Tokyo 2020 gold medallists are core of Samurai Japan Global Baseball Games roster

Pitchers Morishita, Kuribayashi and Taira; infielders Genda and Murakami (pictured above); and outfielder Kondoh competed at the Tokyo 2020 Olympic Games.

14/02/2024 1 Minute Read

Former Major Leaguers Cruz, Liddi and Beltre highlight Team Europe roster for Global Baseball Games

Right-hander Rhiner Cruz pitched in 74 games, slugging infielder Alex Liddi (pictured above) appeared in 61 and outfielder Engel Beltre played 22. The reigning European champions, Spain, contribute eight players, the Netherlands have seven, Italy six, Czechia four and Germany three.

14/02/2024 1 Minute Read

Jenny Canvar becomes first woman to serve as MLB primary play-by-play broadcaster

The 41-year-old reporter will partner with former MLB pitcher Dallas Braden for the Oakland A's games. Cavnar, who grew up as a baseball coach's daughter, said in a news release: "It is a dream come true."

13/02/2024 2 Minute Read

eBASEBALL™ Federation Focus: Swiss Baseball & Softball Federation is now on WBSC eBASEBALL™: POWER PROS

Players can participate in the Swiss Baseball & Softball Cup via WBSC eBASEBALL™: POWER PROS, which you can download in the PlayStation online store or the Nintendo eShop. The week-long event is scheduled from February 19 to 25.

12/02/2024 2 Minute Read

Men's Softball World Cup groups unveiled; World No. 1 Australia to start title defence in Group A

A total of 10 national teams have booked their tickets to the World Cup. Besides one wild card, an African Qualifier (two available spots), which will take place in South Africa from 29 February to 2 March, and an Americas Qualifier (five available spots) scheduled to be played in April, will decide the seven remaining participants in the biggest men's softball event in the world.

12/02/2024 3 Minute Read

Global Baseball Games: Aritz Garcia, the youngest coach on Team Europe's staff

Born in 1989 in Pamplona, Spain, he attended the MLB European Academy, played in the United States and Japan and has been on the Spanish National Team staff since 2021. He will serve as the bullpen coach. "I'm available to do everything that needs to be done."

12/02/2024 2 Minute Read

Media Invitation to WBSC eBASEBALL™ Series 2023 World Finals at the Olympic Museum located in - the Olympic Capital - Lausanne, Switzerland

12/02/2024 1 Minute Read

Cuba, New South Wales Baseball League sign Memorandum of Understanding

Cuban Ambassador Tanieris Diéguez La O and the league's CEO Mark Marino committed to a collaboration process intended to achieve sports exchanges in Baseball and Baseball5.

10/02/2024 2 Minute Read

WBSC Europe applauds baseball/softball’s international growth and innovation in Malaga Congress

WBSC President Riccardo Fraccari addressed the Congress and said: “On 10 May we will celebrate the 10-year WBSC anniversary with World Baseball Softball Day. We also have many exciting projects to celebrate such as Baseball5’s popularity, the new Baseball Champions League, WBSC Legacy Club and WBSC’s leading role in eSport within the Olympic Movement as well as our Olympic Games journey with Brisbane 2032 the next goal.”

10/02/2024 1 Minute Read

"Io Sono Friuli Venezia Giulia": WBSC Women's Softball World Cup Finals promo video released

The WBSC Women’s Softball World Cup Finals will take place in Castions di Strada in the Friuli Venezia Giulia region of Italy from 15 to 21 July later this year.

09/02/2024 1 Minute Read

WBSC Workshops on Governance and Anti-Doping “Educate and Empower” National Federations at Europe Congress

"It’s crucial that we – the global baseball and softball community - educate and empower our members and most importantly the athletes, who are a vital component of our sport and the key beneficiary of all the education resources that the WBSC offers,” said WBSC Chief Operating Officer Marco Ienna.

09/02/2024 1 Minute Read

Former U-18 Pan American Champion Bobby Witt Jr signs 11-year extension with Kansas City Royals

The deal sets a record in the franchise's history. Witt, the son of former MLB pitcher Bobby Senior, represented the US at the World Baseball Classic 2023.

09/02/2024 1 Minute Read

Tunisia win Baseball5 African Championship, qualify for II WBSC Baseball5 World Cup with runner up South Africa

They defeated the defending champions 2-0 in the final. Hong Kong will host the next WBSC Baseball5 World Cup.

08/02/2024 3 Minute Read

Global Baseball Games: Three-time Olympian Evert Jan ‘t Hoen will serve as infield coach on Team Europe's staff

The Dutch National Team manager has experience in international baseball at the highest levels as a player. "It's an honour to be part of Team Europe."

08/02/2024 1 Minute Read

Puerto Rico: 867 teachers certified to run national Baseball5 development programme in schools

The Puerto Rico Baseball5 development programme seeks to reach all schools in the country, "giving universal access to the sport of Baseball5 and providing our young people with an invaluable opportunity to participate in a sporting activity that promotes inclusion, teamwork and physical and mental development,” said Puerto Rico Baseball Federation Dr. José Daniel Quiles.

08/02/2024 2 Minute Read

Junk 5 win inaugural Japanese Baseball5 Championship

Yokohama Hayato High School A won the Youth Division. The Yokohama Budokan hosted the two eight-team tournaments sponsored by Samurai Japan.

08/02/2024 2 Minute Read

The Olympic Museum: Get to know the host of the WBSC eBASEBALL™ Series 2023 World Finals

Set in a picturesque location steeped in Olympic and sporting tradition, the Olympic Museum will be hosting the first-ever WBSC eBASEBALL™ Series World Finals on March 9, 2024, just 30 days from today (February 8).

07/02/2024 2 Minute Read

Premier12: MLB All-Star Adam Frazier recalls the "incredible experience" of Shohei Ohtani in 2015

After signing a one-year contract with the Kansas City Royals, the second baseman answered questions by John Morosi about his 2015 Premier12 experience and crossing paths with a young Shohei Ohtani.

07/02/2024 1 Minute Read

Cincinnati Reds sign WBSC U-18 Baseball World Cup alum Ichiro Cano

The 19-year-old was Mexico's starting third baseman at the XXX and XXXI U-18 Baseball World Cups.

06/02/2024 2 Minute Read

WBSC Americas Softball holds Congress in Barranquilla, Colombia

A total of 22 nations participated in the mid-term congress.

06/02/2024 1 Minute Read

Yabucoa win U-18 Double-A Baseball League in Puerto Rico

In the final, the Yabucoa Azucareros swept the defending champions Guaynabo Mets. The 85th Double-A League will open on 18 February after the Champions Cup.

06/02/2024 2 Minute Read

Luis Camargo representing Austria, Italy and Brazil at Global Baseball Games

With one month to go until the Global Baseball Games between Japan and Team Europe, we meet Luis Camargo. The Brazilian-born has Italian heritage and is a dual citizen. He represented both countries internationally as a left-handed hitting catcher. He manages the Austrian Champions Diving Ducks and will serve on Team Europe's coaching staff.

05/02/2024 1 Minute Read

Baseball5 African Championship opens in Cape Verde

The tournament will qualify two National Teams for the second WBSC Baseball5 World Cup.

05/02/2024 3 Minute Read

Global Baseball Games: Pavel Chadim becomes first Czech coach on Team Europe's staff

The former ExtraLiga star outfielder became the first manager to lead Czechia to the World Baseball Classic. He will serve as manager Mazzieri's first base coach. "World Baseball needs European Baseball to be strong."

05/02/2024 1 Minute Read

Stephanie Küpers appointed as Germany U-18 Women's National Softball Team head coach

Germany is currently ranked No. 19 in the WBSC/KONAMI Women's Softball World Ranking with 646 points. Their highest position ever in the global ranking has been No. 15 from December 2022 to April 2023.

05/02/2024 1 Minute Read

Arecibo Lobas win Puerto Rican Women's Baseball League undefeated

Arecibo swept Vega Alta Maceteras in the best-of-five final series, completing an 18-win run over the 2023-24 season. It's their 12th league title, the third in a row.

05/02/2024 1 Minute Read

Over 60 youth athletes participate in first German Baseball5 Championship

Rocket Five won the final of the eight-team tournament hosted by the Berlin Sluggers.

05/02/2024 1 Minute Read

Adelaide Giants repeat as Australian Baseball League Champions

The Giants beat the Perth Heat in the best-of-three final series after losing an epic 13-inning opener. National Team veteran Todd Van Steensel earned MVP honours.

05/02/2024 1 Minute Read

Puerto Rico launches massive Baseball5 development project

WBSC Continental Instructor Pablo Leone will instruct physical education teachers in seven clinics. The goal is to launch a School Baseball5 Championship in May and target the Youth Baseball5 World Cup 2025.

02/02/2024 2 Minute Read

Groups unveiled for WBSC U-18 Women's Softball World Cup

A total of 18 teams will open the WBSC U-18 Women's Softball World Cup in three groups of six teams.

02/02/2024 1 Minute Read

International Baseball legend Osvaldo Gil inducted to Puerto Rico Double-A League Hall of Fame

The former National Olympic Committee President and International Baseball Federation Technical Commission chair leads a list of 15 inductees. The Juan Cheo Lopez Stadium in Camuy (pictured above) will host the pre-season classic Champions Cup and the Double-A Opening Day.