01/07/2022 1 Minute Read

Host Israel, Canada, USA to compete in U-18 baseball tournament at 21st Maccabiah Games

It will be the first international competition at the new Raanana field, pictured above, located north of Tel Aviv. The venue was recently dedicated to the memory of Ezra Schwartz.

23/06/2022 1 Minute Read

WBSC Academy: Licensing Programme for Softball Technical Commissioners now available

The course aims to prepare the attendees for managing the field at a WBSC event, and it is tailored for aspiring WBSC International and Local/National Softball Technical Commissioners.

16/06/2022 1 Minute Read

Baseball5 showcase at Arnold Sport Festival in South Africa enjoys big success

Members of the South African National Team, the current/first-ever African Baseball5 champions, introduced 70 kids to the five-on-five version of baseball/softball.

10/06/2022 1 Minute Read

Baseball/softball to be showcased across 7 continents, including Antarctica, via Play Ball initiative this weekend

MLB and MiLB will partner with USA Baseball and USA Softball to host events in their communities and encourage kids to play the game. More initiatives are scheduled in Africa, Antarctica, Asia, Europe and South America.

10/06/2022 2 Minute Read

New Amazon Prime series based on women's baseball, A League of Their Own is coming soon

Set in the height of World War II, the television series will follow a group of professional women's baseball players in the newly established league.

08/06/2022 1 Minute Read

Europe: Blind Baseball set to grow in Hungary, Austria and Slovenia

The practice of baseball for the visually impaired is steadily on the rise in Europe.

07/06/2022 1 Minute Read

Bulgaria to host the inaugural U-17 Baseball5 European Championship

The tournament, scheduled from 16 to 19 November in Sofia, will serve as a qualifier for the first-ever WBSC Youth Baseball5 World Cup.

07/06/2022 1 Minute Read

"PURSUE" by Ryo Takeuchi premiers in six cities in China

The documentary is about baseball development in China from the perspective of two coaches. The MLB Development Center has proven key to the successful program.

01/06/2022 2 Minute Read

Ayako Rokkaku: Women's Baseball World Cup MVP dreams of Baseball5 glory

The former WBSC Women's Baseball World Cup MVP is a strong advocate for Women's Baseball and Baseball5. She wants to contribute to developing the five-on-five version of baseball/softball as an instructor and a player.

30/05/2022 1 Minute Read

Blind baseball promotion continues in Italy

The Italian Blind Baseball Association, a WBSC Associate Member, works on a new team in Sicily. Four clubs participating in the eleven-team National League contributed to inclusivity initiatives.