Historic: Laos gets first-ever baseball field, players helped build it
24/03/2021
The project was supported by several donations, starting with a US$ 300,000 grant by the DGB Financial Group. Players committed to heavy shifts to support construction works.
Japan unveils Olympic softball roster for Tokyo 2020
23/03/2021
Head coach Reika Utsugi announced the 15 athletes to represent Japan in softball’s much-awaited Olympic return in Tokyo. "I want to believe in the players and do my best, with all my heart, so I can meet everyone's expectations," she said.
New bidding guidelines revealed for WBSC Baseball, Softball, Baseball5 World Cups
23/03/2021
“Our guidelines have been restructured in order to increase the level of support and transparency which organisations receive when bidding for a World Cup,” said WBSC President Riccardo Fraccari.
Federation Focus: Continued growth of baseball and softball important for new Korea Baseball Softball Association President
23/03/2021
Leaders of the Korea Baseball Softball Association are focused on strengthening their National Teams and growing the game in the face of a declining population.
Shohei Ohtani, a true two-way phenom, dazzles in Spring Training
22/03/2021
The inaugural WBSC Premier12 sensation batted lead-off and was the starting pitcher of an MLB Spring Training game for the Los Angeles Angels. "I would love to do this during the season," Ohtani said.
Italian Olympic Softball Team opens camp aiming for medal in Japan, European crown
22/03/2021
Italian Baseball Softball Federation President Andrea Marcon and head coach Pizzolini have two goals for the team: "To win the European championship again, and then a medal at the Olympics."
Change to foul tip regulation headlines rules update for WBSC baseball events
22/03/2021
The main difference will apply to foul-tips, which now can be caught after they strike the catcher's body or gear. Further discussion is needed about the three-batter minimum rule.
Reika Utsugi talks strategy, set to announce Japan Olympic softball roster
22/03/2021
During an interview with Tokyo 2020 website, Utsugi made clear the fundamentals of her game philosophy. She will announce the 15-athlete list for Tokyo on Tuesday, 23 March.
The U-23 National Team will practice until 28 March. From 26 to 28 March, the country's national federation will conduct a course for 20 umpires and coaches.
Mexican Olympic Softball Team vs. Oklahoma series to be televised, opens today; USA Softball closes training camp in Florida
19/03/2021
USA Softball spent two weeks in Clearwater where they played seven games. Mexico will play the University of Oklahoma in a three-game series from 19-21 March at Marita Hynes Field.
Record 38-team Dominican U-12 National Baseball Championship to open on 25 March
19/03/2021
"International competition starts at this age bracket, and we will have the chance to see the best of the best in our country," Dominican baseball leaders said.