30/09/2024 1 Minute Read

Successful Baseball5 promotion at Day of Sports in Vienna, Austria

The Austrian Baseball and Softball Federation (ABF) celebrated a successful promotional event for Baseball5 on 21 September in Vienna including a demonstration with celebrity athletes from other Olympic sports.

Categories: Europe , Baseball5 , News

12/09/2024 1 Minute Read

Cuban preliminary selection presented for WBSC Premier12 2024 at press conference in Havana

Cuba will play the WBSC Premier12 2024 presented by RAXUS in Group B, facing Australia, Dominican Republic, Japan, Korea and Chinese Taipei during the Opening Round with games held in Nagoya (JPN) and Taipei City (TPE).

Categories: Baseball , Premier12 , Americas , News

26/07/2024 2 Minute Read

Mike Scioscia remains at helm of USA for WBSC Premier12

After taking over managing duties with USA in 2021, Scioscia led his team to a perfect 4-0 record during the WBSC Baseball Americas Olympic Qualifier to qualify for the Tokyo 2020 Olympic Games. At Tokyo 2020, he led USA to the silver medal, its second in Olympic baseball history.

12/07/2024 2 Minute Read

WBSC Women’s Softball World Cup Finals 2024 starts Monday; Where to Watch

The broadcast rights to the WBSC Women’s Softball World Cup - Finals have been awarded to 20 countries worldwide throughout various networks and streaming services. Eight nations will compete for the Gold Medal: Australia, Canada, China, Italy, Japan, the Netherlands, Puerto Rico and USA.

01/11/2023 2 Minute Read

10 Days to Go: 10 things to know about the XIV U-18 Men's Softball World Cup

The WBSC U-18 Men’s Softball World Cup will open on 11 November in Hermosillo, Mexico. Japan will defend the World Champion title in this age bracket.

25/10/2023 1 Minute Read

MLB World Series opens Friday with plenty of international baseball alumni

Diamondbacks pitcher Merril Kelly (pictured), who represented USA Baseball at the 2023 World Baseball Classic earlier this year, surrendered six runs and struck out 14 Phillies batters in 10.2 innings, as he concluded the NLCS 1-1 in two starts.

Categories: Baseball , MLB , News

22/09/2023 2 Minute Read

Five countries and 30 national teams: Two-stage format proves successful for baseball and softball around the world

Ireland, Italy, Spain, Canada, and Japan welcomed the best of women's baseball and softball in a summer full of action, with 30 teams taking the field.

19/05/2023 1 Minute Read

Puerto Rico Double-A League to celebrate All-Star Weekend in Cayey

The first-year U-23 league will line up its best players on Saturday, 20 May. The third Game of the Legends is scheduled for the same day. The best Double-A players will take the field on Sunday.

30/12/2022 4 Minute Read

2022 Year in Focus

The year 2022 was an historic one for the WBSC with new projects launched both on and off the field.

Categories: WBSC , News , Year in Review

29/12/2022 2 Minute Read

2022 Year in Review: WBSC on social media, creating a stronger presence

A year full of action with baseball and softball events, the debut of Baseball5 on the international stage and the WBSC's first eSport global event provided the perfect opportunity to strengthen the organisation's social media presence.

Categories: WBSC , News , Year in Review