05/04/2023 2 Minute Read

WBSC releases new #Safecall guidelines for events

The WBSC has released new safeguarding guidelines as part of its commitment to providing a safe environment at WBSC events, aimed at ensuring all stakeholders know how to identify and report harassment and abuse. The #Safecall guidelines for athletes are available in 13 different languages.

30/03/2023 1 Minute Read

WBSC publishes first annual Governance Report in line with WBSC Strategic Plan 2022-2028

The WBSC’s first annual Governance Report has been compiled by the Integrity Unit as President Fraccari emphasises the importance of transparency across the organisation.

29/03/2023 1 Minute Read

WBSC OTT platform: Watch global baseball and softball on GameTime; Serie Nacional de Beisbol de Cuba, Women’s Softball Asia Cup first events of exciting 2023 baseball/softball season

GameTime provides live-streaming, content on demand and highlights from every WBSC tournament, including all Baseball, Softball and Baseball5 World Cups, as well as eSport tournaments. Plus, additional events such as the Serie Nacional de Beisbol de Cuba or the Women’s Softball Asia Cup, both slated to leadoff GameTime’s 2023 season.

28/03/2023 2 Minute Read

World Rankings Update: Japan strengthens position on top of International Men's Baseball after World Baseball Classic win

The WBSC Men's Baseball World Rankings includes all results from the past four years across WBSC sanctioned tournaments from U-12 Baseball World Cup to the Premier12 and World Baseball Classic as well as continental tournaments and friendlies with the top 12 nations qualifying for the next edition of the WBSC Premier12.

24/03/2023 3 Minute Read

Record-breaking World Baseball Classic shows power of international baseball

Record viewing figures, huge attendances and dramatic games at the World Baseball Classic have shown a great appetite for international baseball and emphasised the strength of the WBSC’s partnership with Major League Baseball

21/03/2023 2 Minute Read

Two-Stage Softball World Cups competition format announced

The first event to be held under this new system is the XVII WBSC Women’s Softball World Cup this year, which will play the Group Stage in Europe from 11 to 26 July in Fingal-Dublin, Ireland (Group A); Valencia, Spain (Group B); and Castions di Strada and Buttrio, Italy (Group C). The finals will be staged in Italy in the summer of 2024.

20/03/2023 1 Minute Read

Early success for WBSC eBASEBALL™: POWER PROS across more than 140 countries

After its release in February, WBSC eBASEBALL™: POWER PROS has proven popular with downloads from all corners of the globe

08/03/2023 4 Minute Read

International Women's Day: Ayako Rokkaku - Women's baseball a great opportunity for girls to experience the benefits of sport

The reigning Baseball5 World Cup MVP and Women's Baseball World Cup winner talks about her life in baseball and an exciting future ahead.

07/03/2023 2 Minute Read

WBSC announces Strategic Partnership with Green Future Project to combat carbon emissions

A total of 1,300 trees have been planted, 1,170 m2 of forest protected, and 98,310 units of clean energy produced so far.

02/03/2023 3 Minute Read

WBSC President Riccardo Fraccari: Baseball5 at Azraq Refugee Camp sets tone for future social initiatives

World Baseball-Softball Confederation (WBSC) President Riccardo Fraccari reflects on the inauguration of the Baseball5 field at the Azraq Refugee Camp in Jordan and the role of Baseball5 in giving people access to sport as the WBSC continues to embrace its social responsibility.