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."

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.

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."

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.