World Health Day: WBSC Vice-President Beatrice Allen urges baseball-softball to help create/sustain healthier future for all
07/04/2021
On World Health Day, World Baseball Softball Confederation (WBSC) Vice-President and Chair of the WBSC Diversity and Inclusivity Commission, Beatrice Allen, reaffirms the international federation’s support for the World Health Organisation’s (WHO) campaign to build a fairer, healthier future for everyone.
MLB rosters, broadcast partners showcase globalization of baseball
07/04/2021
Games will be broadcasted in 15 different languages to 223 countries or territories. The 28.3% of players on the active MLB rosters or on injured lists were born outside the United States.
Mike Scioscia to manage the US National Team in WBSC Baseball Americas Olympic Qualifier
06/04/2021
Scioscia and the US Men's National Team will be looking to earn a ticket to the Tokyo Olympics at the upcoming WBSC Baseball Americas Qualifier in Florida this June.
Juan Gonzalez 'confident' Puerto Rico will qualify for Tokyo Olympics as team opens camp
06/04/2021
Manager Juan 'Igor' Gonzalez will cut the roster to 24 before the Caribbean Baseball Cup. "We have a lot of talent. I'm confident we will qualify for the Tokyo Olympics," the former MLB star commented.
Jiangsu wins 12th consecutive Chinese Women’s National Softball Championship
06/04/2021
Jiangsu’s dominance in the national championship began in 2010. Last year, the final game between Jiangsu and Sichuan was decided in extra innings, with a 8-7, walk-off win. This year’s final between these two teams ended very differently.
Japan Softball League 2021 season kicks off, Olympic ace Yukiko Ueno injured in opening weekend
06/04/2021
The veteran ace -- who led Japan to the 2008 gold medal -- is expected to be out for three weeks. All games are being live-streamed through JSL’s website.
WBSC President Fraccari: Baseball-softball must play its role in building back a better world through sport
06/04/2021
In celebration of the International Day of Sport for Development and Peace, WBSC President Riccardo Fraccari reiterates the World Baseball Softball Confederation’s (WBSC) commitment to using baseball-softball, and Baseball5 in particular, to help build a fairer, more resilient and equitable world.
KBO set to open season on Saturday, schedule includes Olympic break
02/04/2021
The schedule includes a break from 19 July to 9 August to allow the reigning Olympic gold medalists -- the Korean National Baseball Team -- to participate in the Tokyo Olympics with the country's best players.