30/04/2024 1 Minute Read

Five Madonna Japan stars to participate in Australian Women's Baseball Showcase

Miwa Naraoka, Erika Nakae, Miwa Tanaka, Tamaki Muramatsu and Akari Hoshikawa are ready to fly Down Under. "I hope they have a great experience in Australia learning a different culture," commented the Japanese National Team manager Risa Nakashima.

22/04/2024 1 Minute Read

Shae Lillywhite: Australian women's baseball star becomes Madonna Japan myotherapist

The infielder (pictured above sliding into second at the Women's Baseball World Cup 2018) is the most capped Australian Women's Baseball National Team player.

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.

24/11/2023 1 Minute Read

Anthony Pluta to return as Canada's Women's Baseball National Team manager

"I'm honoured and excited to be given the opportunity to manage the Women's National Team once again in 2024 and have a chance to win a world championship," said Pluta. His coaching staff will include Patricia Landry, Aaron Myette, Kate Psota and Ashley Stephenson.

21/09/2023 2 Minute Read

WBSC Women’s Baseball World Ranking: Japan retain No. 1 position as five new programmes enter the ranking

The latest WBSC Women’s Baseball World Ranking welcomed Indonesia (17), Thailand (19), Malaysia (21), Sri Lanka (21) and Great Britain (25) for a record-setting total of 25 women’s baseball programmes in the ranking.

20/09/2023 1 Minute Read

Dates announced for WBSC Women’s Baseball World Cup Finals 2024. World Champion to be crowned on 3 August in Thunder Bay, Canada

The six-team event will open on 28 July, with the World Championship Final scheduled on 3 August.

17/09/2023 2 Minute Read

Frandelis Garcia takes Venezuela past Puerto Rico and to 2024 Finals

The starting pitcher threw a complete game shutout and batted in two runs. Venezuela joined Japan and Chinese Taipei in the 2024 World Championship Stage.

17/09/2023 2 Minute Read

Chinese Taipei beat France in five, punch ticket for 2024 Finals

France took a 5-1 lead in the third, then Chinese Taipei reversed with a seven-run rally and went on to close the game by the run-difference rule. At the end of the game, the WBSC awarded Chinese Taipei the second ticket for the 2024 Thunder Bay World Championship Stage.

16/09/2023 2 Minute Read

Onodera, timely hitting lead Japan over Chinese Taipei and to Finals 2024

Kana Onodera threw a complete game shutout, limiting Chinese Taipei to four hits and retiring the final 12 outs in order. Yuki Kawabata and Kae Iwami provided the RBI hits.

14/09/2023 1 Minute Read

CARNEXT becomes presenting sponsor of WBSC Women's Baseball World Cup Final Stage

CARNEXT, a major sponsor of Samurai Japan, is extending its support to the WBSC Women's Baseball World Cup, providing fans with excitement and top-level sports entertainment and competition while promoting the empowerment of women.