17/11/2022 1 Minute Read

Softball World Cup legacy: Palmerston North to host world-class international tournament ahead of WBSC Men’s Softball World Cup

Colquhoun Park in Palmerston North hosted the WBSC U-18 Men’s Softball World Cup 2020. Competing national teams include current world champions and No. 1 Argentina, No. 2 Japan, No. 3 Canada, No. 4 Australia, No. 5 Czechia, and hosts New Zealand - ranked sixth in the world.

16/11/2022 1 Minute Read

Former USA manager Terry Francona is American League Manager of the Year

After leading the Boston Red Sox to a couple of World Series Championships (2004 and 2007), he earned his three awards with the Cleveland Guardians. Francona represented the US internationally as a player and manager. Pictured above: Francona at the 2001 Baseball World Cup

16/11/2022 1 Minute Read

Northwest win Puerto Rican Double-A Women's Baseball League All-Star Game

Jenny Ortiz won the throw to second base contest, and Nayri Sanchez won the deepest hit contest. The Puerto Rican Baseball Federation dedicated the event to the memory of César Hernández.

16/11/2022 1 Minute Read

Al Ahly win Palestinian Baseball5 Youth Championship

The event concludes the 2022 season of the Palestinian Baseball and Softball Federation.

16/11/2022 1 Minute Read

Sichuang win Chinese Baseball Championship

The 10-team event, held in Yi Zheng, Jiangsu province, served also as a try out for the World Baseball Classic team.

16/11/2022 2 Minute Read

WBSC President: Exciting future ahead for Baseball5 after inaugural World Cup

World Baseball-Softball Confederation (WBSC) President Riccardo Fraccari reflects on the huge success of the first-ever Baseball5 World Cup in Mexico and the discipline’s bright future ahead.

16/11/2022 2 Minute Read

XVII Men’s Softball World Cup - Group A Preview: Three world champions set to battle it out

With 12 teams from around the world gathering in Auckland from 26 November to 4 December, here's a rundown of what to expect from each team in Group A. The top three teams from each group will advance to the Super Round.

16/11/2022 2 Minute Read

XVII Men’s Softball World Cup - Group B Preview: Six of the top-11 nations in the world set for tight contest

With 12 teams from around the world gathering in Auckland from 26 November to 4 December, here's a rundown of what to expect from the six teams in Group B. The top three teams from each group will advance to the Super Round.

15/11/2022 1 Minute Read

WBSC invites all Member Federations to join the new edition of the Sport Specific Anti Doping Webinar on 22 November

Participation is free. The webinar is available in English, Spanish and French and is part of the "Play Ball, Play Fair" campaign run by the WBSC Integrity Unit.