14/12/2023 1 Minute Read

Samurai Japan win Grand Prix at 72nd National Sports Awards

Hideki Kuriyama, who managed Japan to the 2023 World Baseball Classic title, commented on the award: "I would like to once again express my gratitude to all the players, coaches, staff, and everyone involved."

14/12/2023 2 Minute Read

2023 Year in Review: WBSC Legacy Club provides new opportunities using Baseball5 in Jordan

WBSC President Riccardo Fraccari spoke at the Global Refugee Forum on 13 December where he presented the work of the WBSC Legacy Club, especially the WBSC’s successful work with Baseball5 at the Azraq Refugee Camp in Jordan.

14/12/2023 1 Minute Read

WBSC Premier12 and Tokyo 2020 star Jung-ho Lee to join MLB's San Francisco Giants

The 25-year-old star outfielder's deal is the most significant contract signed by a KBO posted player.

14/12/2023 2 Minute Read

Tickets on sale for WBSC Women's Softball World Cup Finals in Italy

The local organising committee launched a Christmas Special Package for the entire tournament, for only €55.60. This special offer will last until 6 January. Ticket packages are available via VivaTicket.

14/12/2023 2 Minute Read

Ohtani and LA Dodgers, a deal for the history books

The richest contract in the history of North American team sports will be, for the most part, deferred to 2034-2043. After a record-setting season, Ohtani underwent surgery and will perform only as a hitter in 2024.

14/12/2023 1 Minute Read

Tunisia to strengthen Baseball5 activity in schools and universities

Federation president Saber Jlajla confirmed the ultimate goal is to establish school and university National Championships.

13/12/2023 2 Minute Read

Dallas, USA to host WBSC U-18 Women's Softball World Cup group in 2024, Finals 2025

Dallas will host one of the three groups that make up the Group Stage of the WBSC U-18 Women's Softball World Cup, which will be played from 29 August to 2 September 2024, while the Finals will take place in 2025.

13/12/2023 2 Minute Read

UNHCR Global Refugee Forum: WBSC showcases Legacy Club impact using Baseball5 in Jordan

The WBSC inaugurated a new Baseball5 field in the Azraq Camp in March, where qualified coaches conduct weekly training sessions with displaced children and games against other local teams are organised. The Legacy Club now also supports Baseball5 activities in the Souf Camp, where a large number of Palestinian refugees reside.

13/12/2023 1 Minute Read

Netherlands to host Women's Softball European Championship 2024 in September

The biggest softball event in Europe will be played from 1 to 7 September, 2024.

13/12/2023 1 Minute Read

Japan Baseball5 National Championship to open on 23 December

The tournament will involve 32 teams and close in Yokohama on 4 February 2024. The announcement came at the end of a Baseball5 officials training seminar hosted by the Baseball Federation of Japan in Chiba.