26/07/2024 2 Minute Read

Mike Scioscia remains at helm of USA for WBSC Premier12

After taking over managing duties with USA in 2021, Scioscia led his team to a perfect 4-0 record during the WBSC Baseball Americas Olympic Qualifier to qualify for the Tokyo 2020 Olympic Games. At Tokyo 2020, he led USA to the silver medal, its second in Olympic baseball history.

26/07/2024 2 Minute Read

Thunder Bay to host Women's Baseball World Cup Finals at Port Arthur Stadium

Thunder Bay's Port Arthur Stadium opened on July 14, 1951 and has been used for baseball, football and soccer as well as a concert facility. The complete stadium capacity stands at 3,300.

25/07/2024 2 Minute Read

USA manager Veronica Alvarez ahead of WBSC Women's Baseball World Cup Finals: "We don't underestimate anybody"

"The culture we have created within the players is our strength," said the former star catcher, MLB Ambassador for Girls Baseball. "I want to see a U-21 event."

25/07/2024 2 Minute Read

WBSC Women's Baseball World Cup Finals 2024 - By The Numbers

A different way to look at the WBSC Women's Baseball World Cup Finals 2024 presented by CARNEXT, opening in Thunder Bay, Canada, on July 28.

24/07/2024 2 Minute Read

Chinese Taipei aiming for first Women's Baseball World Title

Manager Jui-Nan Cheng held a one-month camp at Chung-Cheng University in southern Taiwan. "Experience is the most important feature. Our goal is to win gold."

24/07/2024 2 Minute Read

Six time defending World Champions Japan hold camp for Women's Baseball World Cup Finals

Madonna Japan tied, 4-4, in a warm-up game with the Shonan Boys, a men's Junior High School team. The World Cup roster includes seven new players. While recovering from an injury, Pitcher Kana Onodera didn't make the final roster. Women's Baseball is thriving in Japan with 25,000 registered players.

22/07/2024 2 Minute Read

Record-breaking All-Star Weekend turns into most memorable moment in CPBL All-Star Game history

The final 11 minutes of the 2024 CPBL All-Star Game turned into a Chinese Taipei Old Boys Game as legendary players answered calls from the fans in the stands to provide the most unprecedented experience and memory in CPBL All-Star Game history.

18/07/2024 2 Minute Read

WBSC Baseball World Cup star Travis Bazzana makes history as first Australian selected first overall in MLB Draft

Travis Bazzana, who has previously played in the WBSC U-18 and U-23 Baseball World Cups - became the first Australian selected first overall in the MLB draft as 10 players born outside of the USA, Canada and Puerto Rico were selected by major league sides.

18/07/2024 1 Minute Read

WBSC Women's Baseball World Cup Finals 2024: First Women's Baseball World Title on the line since 2018

The WBSC Women's Baseball World Cup Finals 2024 presented by CARNEXT will open in 10 days in Thunder Bay, Canada. The event was inaugurated in 2004 in Edmonton, Canada. The ninth edition is the first played under the new WBSC two-stage format. Here's a historical look at each team participating in the Finals 2024.

16/07/2024 1 Minute Read

Italy edge Germany to win U-18 Baseball European Championship as both qualify for WBSC U-18 Baseball World Cup 2025

Italy defeated Germany 3-1 in the Gold Medal Game of the U-18 Baseball European Championship 2024 in Regensburg, Germany. Both teams are the first to qualify for the WBSC U-18 Baseball World Cup 2025.

16/07/2024 2 Minute Read

USA name 38-player training squad to prepare for WBSC Women's Baseball World Cup Finals

USA Baseball has announced a 38-player squad for a training camp to prepare and earn a spot on the final 20-player roster for the WBSC Women's Baseball World Cup Finals in Thunder Bay, Canada.

16/07/2024 1 Minute Read

Bahamas sets sights on becoming hub for Caribbean Baseball

The Bahamas Baseball Association is aiming to become the central hub for Caribbean baseball, highlighted by the recent unveiling of the state-of-the-art Andre Rodgers Stadium in Nassau.

12/07/2024 1 Minute Read

Italy earns hosting rights for WBSC U-15 Women's Softball World Cup 2025 and WBSC U-15 Baseball World Cup 2026

Italy hosted a WBSC tournament for the first time when it staged the Women's Softball World Cup Group C in 2023 and will host the Finals 2024 from July 15 to 20. The WBSC U-15 Women's Softball and WBSC U-15 Baseball World Cup hosting rights will extend their commitment to international events to four consecutive seasons.

11/07/2024 1 Minute Read

Junco Mulos, Florida Titanes, Cayey Toritos and Yabucoa Azucareros to compete in Puerto Rico Double-A League semifinals

The best-of-seven series will open on Friday, July 12. The Puerto Rico Baseball Federation announced that 68 teams will participate in the Roberto Clemente Youth Double-A League. The opening day is scheduled for August 3 in Yabucoa.

10/07/2024 1 Minute Read

USA sweep Baseball International Friendship Series against Chinese Taipei

Alabama's State head coach José Vazquez led a roster of sophomores, including three freshmen, to five consecutive wins. University of Georgia's Charlie Condon earned the 46th Golden Spikes Award.

10/07/2024 2 Minute Read

WBSC Premier12 stars Shohei Ohtani, Alec Bohm to start MLB All-Star Game

Ohtani and Bohm will both represent the National League. Bohm (pictured above) will take the field at third base for the National League, while Ohtani will start at DH. 2022 WBSC U-18 Baseball World Cup MVP Bryce Eldridge will play the Futures Game.

09/07/2024 2 Minute Read

WBSC hits Grand Slam year with record participation in 2024 season

The WBSC is set for an unprecedented season in 2024, with 34 national federations participating across 12 major events in Baseball, Softball and Baseball5 in addition to the second editions of the eBaseball Series, Blind Baseball International Cup and Baseball Champions League as well as the inaugural ePremier12.

09/07/2024 1 Minute Read

Army win 25th Pakistan Men's Baseball National Championship

The Army defeated the Water and Power Development Authority team in the final, 3-1. Eight provincial teams and affiliated unites participated in the event.

09/07/2024 1 Minute Read

Media accreditation open for WBSC U-15 Baseball World Cup in Colombia

All members of the media, both local/national and international, who plan to cover the WBSC U-15 Baseball World Cup must apply for accreditation through the official WBSC Media Accreditation online platform at https://my.wbsc.org.

08/07/2024 1 Minute Read

Germany win U-12 Euro Baseball title, qualify with runners-up Netherlands for WBSC U-12 Baseball World Cup 2025

Germany and the Netherlands are the first teams to qualify for the WBSC U-12 Baseball World Cup 2025, which will take place in Tainan, Taiwan.

04/07/2024 1 Minute Read

Australia-Colombia; South Africa-Nicaragua to open WBSC U-23 Baseball World Cup on September 6

The hosts China will take on Great Britain in the fifth game on the opening day. Defending champions Japan will play Puerto Rico. The Opening Round will end on September 10. The Super Round will run from September 12 to 14. The medal games are scheduled for September 15.

28/06/2024 2 Minute Read

One month to go: WBSC Women's Baseball World Cup returning to "proud hosts" Thunder Bay

Canada hosted the WBSC Women's Baseball World Cup in 2004 and 2012 and was home to the WBSC Women's Baseball World Cup Group B last year in Thunder Bay, which has also staged the the U-18 Baseball World Cups 2010 and 2017.

26/06/2024 1 Minute Read

WBSC Official Rules of Baseball & Baseball World Cups Tournament Regulations update

The first WBSC Baseball World Cup to feature the new rules and regulations will be the WBSC Women's Baseball World Cup Finals 2024 presented by CARNEXT taking place from 28 July to 3 August in Thunder Bay, Canada.

24/06/2024 1 Minute Read

WBSC boosts baseball & softball development in Türkiye with equipment delivery

The project involves the allocation of equipment provided by the WBSC to clubs and national teams with the aim of bolstering participation rates and elevating the standard of play.

21/06/2024 1 Minute Read

Pakistan National Baseball Championship to open on 30 June

All provincial teams and affiliated units, including Baluchistan, K.P., Punjab, Sindh, Islamabad, Pakistan Army, Pakistan WAPDA, Pakistan Police and HEC will participate.

20/06/2024 1 Minute Read

Puerto Rico Double-A League: Carnival of Champions to open on 21 June

The winners of the eight zones will compete in a round-robin, with the top four finishers advancing to the semifinals. The defending champions, Camuy Arenosos, fell to Florida Titanes in the North Zone final series.

20/06/2024 1 Minute Read

Registration open for ITA monthly webinar - Medical Professionals’ Role in Clean Sport - on June 26

The educational event, which will be held online from 14:00 to 15:00 (CEST) on June 26, is part of the collaboration between the WBSC 'Play Ball Play Fair' campaign and the International Testing Agency.

20/06/2024 2 Minute Read

WBSC Women's Baseball World Cup Finals 2024: Media accreditation open until 22 July

All media members, both local/national and international (including those who have previously registered for WBSC events), must apply through MyWBSC.org by Monday, July 22.

19/06/2024 2 Minute Read

Baseball icon Willie Mays passes away at 93

"From coast to coast in New York and San Francisco, Willie inspired generations of players and fans as the game grew and truly earned its place as our National Pastime," stated MLB Commissioner Rob Manfred.

18/06/2024 1 Minute Read

Women's Baseball World Cup Finals: Tickets now on sale

Day tickets give access to three games and cost Canadian $15 ($10 for children). The tournament pass, valid for all 17 games, will cost $85.

17/06/2024 1 Minute Read

Men's Baseball, Men's and Women's Softball and Baseball5 to feature in 2025 South East Asian Games

Baseball5 will make its SEA Games debut. The XXXIII South East Asian Games are scheduled to take place in Thailand from December 9 to 20, 2025.

14/06/2024 1 Minute Read

Canada to select Women's Baseball World Cup Finals roster from July 3 to 7

Manager Anthony Pluta invited over 30 players for workouts and inter-squad games at the Ottawa Stadium. "I anticipate a highly competitive camp."

12/06/2024 1 Minute Read

Former superstars Adrian Beltre, Michael Young to manage prospects in MLB All-Star Futures Game

The best minor league prospects will play a seven-inning game on July 13. The brand-new MLB Futures Skills Showcase will follow. The first phase of the All-Star ballot will end on June 27.

11/06/2024 1 Minute Read

USA U-18 Baseball National Team to open camp on 17 July

Manager Rick Eckstein will work on an expanded 20-player roster through 21 July and select the 20 players for the WBSC Americas U-18 Baseball World Cup Qualifier.

11/06/2024 1 Minute Read

GameTime's 2024 Season Pass now available. Eleven events; 303 Baseball, Softball, Baseball5 games included

From 12 June, and for the next 122 days until 12 October, subscribers to the 2024 Event Bundle Pass will have full access to 303 Baseball, Softball and Baseball5 games, across 11 different WBSC events.

10/06/2024 2 Minute Read

London Series attracts over 100,000 fans, continues success & global growth of baseball

"It wasn't just a dream," commented MLB Europe through their X account. The Philadelphia Phillies won the first game, 7-2, while the Mets got the second, 6-5. Former superstars Daniel Murphy and Chase Utley took baseball to Trafalgar Square.

09/06/2024 1 Minute Read

Baseball superstar Bryce Harper says LA28 Olympics is a “dream”

Harper spoke to reporters ahead of the MLB London Series and referred to the Olympics as “something you dream about playing in”, targeting the Los Angeles 2028 Olympic Games as a goal to represent USA.

07/06/2024 1 Minute Read

WBSC Digital Trophies featured amongst latest IOC Sustainability Case Studies

It's the second time a WBSC project has been included as an IOC Sustainability Case Study after the Home Plate Headquarters in 2020.

05/06/2024 1 Minute Read

MLB announces pregame and postgame London Series programmes

Soul Symphony, The Lewisham and Greenwich NHS Trust Choir, Jess Glynne, and Marisha Wallace will provide musical entertainment and perform the National Anthems. Matthew Broderick and Rob McElhenney will throw ceremonial first pitches.

05/06/2024 2 Minute Read

Shih-Chiang Chao to preside Taiwan Baseball Hall of Fame

“Smiling George,” the Chinese Taipei Baseball Association Vice President, will become the first former baseball player to chair the organisation.

04/06/2024 1 Minute Read

Schedule revealed for WBSC U-15 Baseball World Cup 2024; Hosts Colombia take on Italy on opening day

Mexico will take on South Africa in Barranquilla for Game 1 of the tournament on Friday 16 August, at 10:30am. At the same time, the Netherlands and Chinese Taipei will open the competition in Cartagena.

03/06/2024 1 Minute Read

Beijing 2008 gold medal manager Kyung-moon Kim returns to KBO

After a 10-year playing career, Kim coached in the KBO from 1994 to 2003. He managed the Doosan Bears (2004-2011) and the NC Dinos (2011-2018) before taking over the National Team at the WBSC Premier12 2019 and the Tokyo 2020 Olympics.

03/06/2024 1 Minute Read

MLB to launch European Development Tournament ahead of London Series

From 4 to 7 June, 86 prospects in the 15-20 age bracket representing 13 European countries will compete at Farnham Park, the facility owned and operated by Baseball Softball UK.

31/05/2024 1 Minute Read

Video: Memories of a wonderful World Baseball Softball Day celebration

On 10 May, the inaugural World Baseball Softball Day marked the 10th anniversary of the baseball/softball world governing body. The video will help preserving memories of the day.

31/05/2024 1 Minute Read

Negro League stats officially enter MLB record

The database combines seven different Negro Leagues from 1920-1948, along with the American League, the National League and other major leagues in history. Hall of Famer Josh Gibson is now MLB’s all-time career leader in batting average, slugging percentage and OPS.

31/05/2024 1 Minute Read

MLB celebrates fourth Lou Gehrig's Day on 2 June

On 2 June, "4" (Gehrig's uniform number) decals designed in the Yankee uniform colour and font will be worn on player, manager, and coach uniforms.

29/05/2024 1 Minute Read

Samurai Japan to warm up for Premier12 in two-game series with Czechia

The Premier12 defending champions and World No. 1 will face No. 15 Czechia on 9 and 10 November at the Vantelin Dome Nagoya, where Japan will debut against Australia in WBSC's flagship event.

29/05/2024 1 Minute Read

Dragons lead Tanzania Baseball League undefeated

This is the second edition of the four-team league. The regular season will run through September, and the finals are scheduled for December.

28/05/2024 2 Minute Read

Premier12 2024 presented by RAXUS: Group A and Group B schedules unveiled for major international baseball tournament

Group A will open on Saturday, 9 November in Guadalajara and Tepic, Mexico. Nagoya in Japan and Taipei City in Taiwan will host Group B starting Wednesday, 13 November. The Tokyo Dome will host the Super Round and medal games from 21 to 24 November.

28/05/2024 1 Minute Read

Six time defending World Champion Japan complete three-day camp ahead of 2024 Women's Baseball World Cup Finals

Manager Risa Nakajima introduced six new players: "Everybody knows that the team comes first."

27/05/2024 2 Minute Read

CPBL: Lions legendary slugger Kuo-Ching Kao calls it a career after 20 years

Nicknamed 'The Green Tank', Kao spent his whole career with the Lions in the Chinese Professional Baseball League and led the franchise in virtually all hitting categories, including home runs, hits, doubles and RBIs. He contributed to six Taiwan Series titles.

24/05/2024 1 Minute Read

World Baseball Classic winner Shosei Togo pitches 101st NPB no-hitter

The Yomiuri Giants 24-year-old right-handed used 123 pitches and allowed the Hanshin Tigers hitters one walk while striking out five.

23/05/2024 2 Minute Read

Miami, Houston, San Juan and Tokyo to host 2026 World Baseball Classic

loanDepot Park (pictured above) in Miami, Florida, Minute Maid Park in Houston, Texas, Hiram Bithorn Stadium in San Juan, Puerto Rico and the Tokyo Dome in Japan will host the three stages of the sixth edition of the event. The WBSC will award the winners with the title of Baseball World Champions.

22/05/2024 1 Minute Read

MLB legends, women's baseball and softball stars to promote Home Run Derby X in the US

Andruw Jones, Jake Arrieta, Dexter Fowler, Nick Swisher, Ian Desmond, Jonny Gomes, Jocelyn Alo, Mia Davidson-Smith, Alex Hugo, Ashton Lansdell and Paige Halstead will participate in the events on August 10, 23 and 31 and September 7.

21/05/2024 2 Minute Read

Women's Baseball World Cup star Kelsie Whitmore signs for Oakland Ballers of Pioneer League

The 24-year-old pitcher and outfielder will become the first woman to compete in the 12-team MLB partner league. She has represented the United States in four Women's Baseball World Cups.

21/05/2024 1 Minute Read

Beijing 2008 Olympian Yu Darvish earns 200th win combined in MLB, NPB

The 37-year-old right-hander joined the company of Hiroki Kuroda (203 wins) and Hideo Nomo (200).

21/05/2024 1 Minute Read

Premier12 2019 alum Scott Brosius becomes Athletics Director at Linfield University

The former MLB All-Star managed the United States in the second edition of the WBSC Flagship event. The Oakland A's drafted Brosius before he could complete his Bachelor's degree. He returned after retiring and graduated in Business Administration. He was the head coach from 2007 to 2016. "I bleed Linfield purple," commented the former Yankee,

20/05/2024 1 Minute Read

Chiriqui wins Panama's Baseball National Championship

It's the 17th title for the franchise. Chiriqui won the rubber match of the best-of-seven final series against the defending champions Colon in front of 18,921 fans at Rod Carew Stadium in Panama City.

17/05/2024 1 Minute Read

José Mayorga to manage Panama in WBSC Premier12 2024

The 31-year-old former minor league catcher led the Chiriqui Federales to a Panama Professional Winter League title in 2024. "I'm humbled and honoured," he commented.

17/05/2024 1 Minute Read

WBSC U-23 Baseball World Cup star Doyeong Kim becomes first KBO player with 10 home runs and 10 stolen bases in a month

The 20-year-old infielder is having a career year in his third season with the Kia Tigers.

17/05/2024 1 Minute Read

Japan-Africa Baseball & Softball Foundation: Africa 55 Koshien Project reaches Cameroon and Zambia

The Africa 55 Koshien Project aims to organise Koshien-style baseball tournaments in Africa. Tanzania pioneered the idea and Ghana will follow in August.

16/05/2024 1 Minute Read

Olympic gold medallist Munetaka Murakami becomes youngest player to reach NPB 200 home runs

After leading Japan to an Olympic gold medal, the World Baseball Classic title and surpassing Sadaharu Oh's single-season home run record, Munetaka Murakami hit his 200th home run at 24 years and 103 days.

15/05/2024 2 Minute Read

Baseball Olympian I-Chung Hong collects 1,000 career managerial wins

Already the record holder for most wins in Taiwan baseball history, the former Chinese Taipei manager at the Beijing 2008 Olympic Games and WBSC Premier12 2019 reached the milestone one day after his 62nd birthday.

14/05/2024 2 Minute Read

Six months to go: Premier12 2024 trophy unveiled during WBSC Anniversary celebrations

The Premier12 2024 presented by RAXUS will open on 10 November in either Guadalajara or Tepic in Mexico and run through to 24 November. Nagoya, Tokyo and Taipei City are the other host cities.

14/05/2024 1 Minute Read

Monica Abbott, Giovanni Pantaleoni sign Olympians Wall at IOC Headquarters

Abbott and Pantaleoni signed the Olympians Wall as part of a tour of Olympic House following a successful WBSC Athletes' Summit.

14/05/2024 1 Minute Read

Brisbane Bandits win 2024 Australia Women's Baseball Showcase

In the final, the Bandits defeated the Victoria Aces at the Albert Park Baseball Complex in Lismore, northern New South Wales.

14/05/2024 1 Minute Read

Former baseball pro Randolph Oduber to help educate athletes at WBSC and ITA Clean Sport Education Webinar

The International Testing Agency and the World Baseball Softball Confederation will host a webinar dedicated to Baseball, Softball and Baseball5 athletes on 28 May at 2 pm Central European Summer Time.

14/05/2024 1 Minute Read

Baseball Olympic gold medallist Sean Burroughs dies at 43

The former Major Leaguer suffered a heart attack while in a parking lot in Long Beach, California. USA Baseball mourned his passing.

13/05/2024 2 Minute Read

WBSC Executive Board reflects on World Baseball Softball Day success

The Board also approved new international athlete transfer rules; Bangkok, Thailand as the host of the next WBSC Congress in 2025, and the creation of a Pro League Commission following the success of last week's Baseball Pro Leagues Summit.

13/05/2024 1 Minute Read

Jordan Baseball Softball Federation joins WBSC family

The new governing body was recognised by the Jordan National Olympic Committee during the Hope and Dreams Sports Festival earlier this month.

10/05/2024 2 Minute Read

Bhutan hits home run on World Baseball Softball Day, wins $10,000 equipment grant

The Bhutan Baseball & Softball Association won the $10,000 equipment grant for the best activation on World Baseball Softball Day. Bhutan’s theme ‘Happiness Hits Home’ highlighted the impact of baseball and softball in uniting communities and spreading joy across the nation.

10/05/2024 3 Minute Read

World Baseball Softball Day: The world celebrates WBSC’s 10th anniversary

The 10th of May marks the anniversary of World Baseball Softball Confederation with this year especially significant, being 10 years following the successful merger of the International Baseball Federation and the International Softball Federation in 2014. World Baseball Softball Day honours the impact, legacy and unity of baseball and softball globally. Check out the celebration as it unfolded.

09/05/2024 1 Minute Read

Athletes Commission meets at WBSC Headquarters in Pully

WBSC President Riccardo Fraccari introduced the meeting. The members discussed how to improve the Athletes Summit and worked on proposals for the upcoming Executive Board, including their view on the WBSC World Rankings calculations.

08/05/2024 5 Minute Read

WBSC Athletes Summit: Over 350 players from 44 countries participate in Inaugural edition at Olympic House

The event took place at the Olympic House in Lausanne. IOC President Thomas Bach welcomed the participants. Baseball and Softball players from the five Continents joined the panel including Monica Abbott, Timothy Atherton, Randolph Oduber, Ayako Rokkaku, Maria Soto, Vanessa Mui and Giovanni Pantaleoni.

03/05/2024 2 Minute Read

World Baseball Softball Day: One Week To Go!

The WBSC invites National Federations and the wider baseball/softball community to engage in ongoing social media campaigns in celebration of World Baseball Softball Day. To add to the festivities, a US$10,000 equipment grant will be awarded to the National Federation or club that showcases the most innovative activation.

01/05/2024 2 Minute Read

Join and participate in the first WBSC Athletes' Summit, set to take place online on 8 May

Monica Abbott, Timothy Atherton, Cole Evans, Vanessa Mui, Randolph Oduber, Giovanni Pantaleoni, Ayako Rokkaku and Maria Soto will conduct a live conversation. All Baseball, Softball and Baseball5 players around the world can join via Zoom.

01/05/2024 1 Minute Read

Samurai Japan star Shota Imanaga reaches MLB milestone

The Chicago Cubs left-hander, a WBSC Premier12 and World Baseball Classic winner, became the first pitcher since 1945 to have a 4-0 record and an ERA below one in his first five MLB starts.

30/04/2024 1 Minute Read

Olympic gold medallist Hyun-Jin Ryu earns 100th KBO win

The former MLB All-Star left Korea in 2012 after an impressive six seasons and 98 wins. The left-hander is the 33rd KBO pitcher to reach the 100-win milestone.

30/04/2024 1 Minute Read

WBSC U-18 Baseball World Cup star Pete Crow-Armstrong homers to record first MLB hit

The 22-year-old outfielder hit a two-run home run off the Houston Astros reliever Bryan Abreu on 25 April.

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.

29/04/2024 1 Minute Read

Belgium Baseball Softball Federation elects Ludo Peeters President

The former secretary-general takes over from René Laforce. Kristina Vandionant is the new secretary general.

26/04/2024 1 Minute Read

MLB regular season to return to Mexico City

The Alfredo Harp Helù Stadium in Mexico City will host a two-game series between the Colorado Rockies and the Houston Astros on 27 and 28 April. In early June, the MLB World Tour will take the New York Mets and Philadelphia Phillies to London.

26/04/2024 1 Minute Read

Jeong Choi returns from injury, becomes KBO All Time Home Run King

He delivered the record shot as the SSG Landers defeated the Lotte Giants on the road, 12-7. Choi missed some games after being hit by a pitch. He also holds this record.

25/04/2024 2 Minute Read

WBSC Premier12 presented by RAXUS: 200 days to go

The WBSC flagship tournament will start on 10 November and run through to 24 November.

22/04/2024 1 Minute Read

Shohei Ohtani becomes best Japanese-born MLB Home Run hitter

It was the fifth home run of 2024 and the 176th overall for the WBSC Premier12 superstar, surpassing Hideki Matsui.

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.

22/04/2024 1 Minute Read

USA National Team pitcher Meggie Meidlinger on a mission to develop Women's Baseball in Uganda

Her encounter with youth baseball coach Jimmy Loban led to the foundation of Baseball at Heart, which now develops women's baseball in six communities. Three other Women's Baseball World Cup alums - Stacy Piagno, Anna Kimbrell and AJ Hamilton - were also involved.

19/04/2024 1 Minute Read

WBSC reveals U-15 Baseball World Cup 2024 groups

The 'Edgar Renteria' Stadium in Barranquilla (pictured above) will host one of the groups, the Super Round and the medal games. The 'Once de Noviembre' Stadium in Cartagena de Indias will host the other group and the Placement Round.

19/04/2024 1 Minute Read

MLB, Girls Scout of USA announce partnership to encourage girls play baseball/softball

The agreement includes Play Ball Kits for New Daisy Troops and nationwide Play Ball weekend activities.

19/04/2024 1 Minute Read

Nicaragua to change format of German Pomares National Baseball Championship

The National Federation believes that the format change will raise the level of play and create more development opportunities. "The ultimate goal is to improve in WBSC competitions."

19/04/2024 1 Minute Read

Pakistan launches historic baseball development programme

Former MLB pitcher Mickey Veston led the coaching staff of a selection camp involving 150 men's and women's baseball players. The three-team Punjab Baseball Leagues will follow.

18/04/2024 2 Minute Read

USA Baseball opens new Executive Offices and Training Centre in Cary

The ribbon-cutting ceremony took place on 13 April. The facility includes a 22,000-square-foot covered full-sized infield which can be converted into eight pitching/batting lanes, and 14,000 square feet of office and warehouse space, new staff offices, a classroom, along with several other facility support spaces

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.

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 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 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 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

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 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

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.

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.

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 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.

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

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

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

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.

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).

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.

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

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.

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.

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%).

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

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)

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.

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.

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

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

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."

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.

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

Shaukat Javed re-elected as President of Pakistan Baseball Federation

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

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.

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

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.

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

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.

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

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.

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 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."

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 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.

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.

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."

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 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 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

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

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.

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.

02/02/2024 1 Minute Read

WBSC course licenses seven Level 3 baseball coaches in Türkiye

WBSC envoy instructor Mauro Mazzotti held the clinic in Antalya.

31/01/2024 2 Minute Read

Global Baseball Games: Meet Team Europe third-base coach Steve Janssen

The Belgian coach managed Team Europe in 2015 and will serve as Marco Mazzieri's third-base coach in the second edition. "Marco and I have talked about doing something together for a long time."

31/01/2024 1 Minute Read

Life of Olympian/baseballer Jim Thorpe honoured in Oklahoma

The first Native American to win an Olympic medal, he was stripped of his pentathlon and decathlon golds because he had played professional baseball. His case was finally cleared in 2022.

30/01/2024 3 Minute Read

2023 - A Year of Firsts

The Baseball Champions League was one of a number of milestones for the WBSC in 2023, on and off the field.

29/01/2024 1 Minute Read

Chiriqui Federales repeat as Panama Pro Baseball League champions

They swept back-to-back series. MLB everyday players Christian Betancourt and Ivan Herrera starred during the finals.

29/01/2024 1 Minute Read

Licey on top of the Dominican Professional Baseball Winter League for 24th time

The Tigres needed seven games to defeat Estrellas Orientales and repeat as champions. Second baseman Gustavo Gomez earned MVP honours.

29/01/2024 1 Minute Read

La Guaira beat Lara to claim eighth Venezuela Professional Baseball League title

The Tiburones won the best-of-seven final series 4-1. It's their eighth pennant, the first in 38 years. Ricardo Pinto earned wins in Games One and Five and was named the series MVP.

29/01/2024 2 Minute Read

Austrian Baseball Softball Federation celebrates 40 year anniversary

National Federation President Rainer Husty remembered the early days: "We started without equipment, playing in parks. We can be proud of what we built."

26/01/2024 1 Minute Read

Puerto Rico Baseball: U-18 Double-A League final to open on 28 January

The best-of-five series will be a 2022-23 final rematch between Guaynabo Mets and Jabucoa Azucareros. The 2024 Copa de Campeones will serve as a pre-season warm-up to the Double-A league, which is set to open on 18 February in Camuy.