26/02/2024 2 Minute Read

Venezuelan League winner Tiago Da Silva ready for Global Baseball Games

The right-hander was part of La Guaira bullpen in the 2023-24 season. He grew up in Brazil and completed his development in Italy, where he became a citizen, helping the National Team win two European Championships and make the top eight at the 2013 World Baseball Classic.

Permalink: https://www.wbsceurope.org/en/news/venezuelan-league-winner-tiago-da-silva-ready-for-global-baseball-games

26/02/2024 1 Minute Read

International baseball mourns sudden passing of Czech National Team coach David Winkler

He died suddenly a few weeks before his 44th birthday. The Czech Baseball Association posted on social media, adding: "He helped various generations of players develop and contributed to the game's growth in Czechia."

Permalink: https://www.wbsceurope.org/en/news/international-baseball-mourns-sudden-passing-of-czech-national-team-coach-david-winkler

26/02/2024 1 Minute Read

WBSC Europe reveals permanent logo for the U-15 Women's Softball European Championship

WBSC Europe is proud to announce the official logo for the U-15 Women's Softball European Championship, which will debut at the 2024 championship in Prague, Czechia.

Permalink: https://www.wbsceurope.org/en/news/wbsc-europe-reveals-permanent-logo-for-the-u-15-womens-softball-european-championship

25/02/2024 1 Minute Read

PONY League Europe 2024: Dates Announced for Qualifiers to the World Series

PONY Baseball and Softball, in partnership with WBSC Europe, is excited to announce the dates and locations for the European Zone Championships Tournaments in 2024.

Permalink: https://www.wbsceurope.org/en/news/pony-league-europe-2024-dates-announced-for-qualifiers-to-the-world-series

24/02/2024 1 Minute Read

Entries open for the 11th European Massimo Romeo Youth Trophy (EMRYT)

WBSC Europe announced that entries are now open for the 11th edition of the European Massimo Romeo Youth Trophy.

Permalink: https://www.wbsceurope.org/en/news/entries-open-for-the-11th-european-massimo-romeo-youth-trophy-emryt-

23/02/2024 2 Minute Read

Baseball World Cup winner Sharlon Schoop shares fond international career memories ahead of Global Baseball Games

The Dutch veteran started the 2011 Baseball World Cup final against Cuba at second base, with his younger brother Jonathan, a future MLB All-Star, at third. "International baseball is different. You play with guys you grew up with. It is still baseball, but the chemistry is different. You play with your heart."

Permalink: https://www.wbsceurope.org/en/news/baseball-world-cup-winner-sharlon-schoop-shares-fond-international-career-memories-ahead-of-global-baseball-games

23/02/2024 1 Minute Read

Published the infopack for the Coed Slowpitch European Championship 2024

The local organising committee of the Coed Slowpitch European Championship 2024, in collaboration with WBSC Europe, made the event's infopack available for the teams and fans.

Permalink: https://www.wbsceurope.org/en/news/published-the-infopack-for-the-coed-slowpitch-european-championship-2024

22/02/2024 1 Minute Read

Stuttgart wins the bid to host the Women’s Softball European Championship 2027

The Women’s Softball European Championship 2027 has found its home in Stuttgart, Germany. The German Baseball and Softball Federation is hosting the event together with the Stuttgart Reds Baseball and Softball Club.

Permalink: https://www.wbsceurope.org/en/news/stuttgart-wins-the-bid-to-host-the-womens-softball-european-championship-2027

22/02/2024 1 Minute Read

WBSC releases Members Handbook in Spanish

"We are launching this new tool in conjunction with the 10 year anniversary of the WBSC, to bring forward our vision to support all our members in the path for more modern, sustainable, and well-organised Community," said WBSC President Riccardo Fraccari.

Permalink: https://www.wbsceurope.org/en/news/wbsc-releases-members-handbook-in-spanish

22/02/2024 1 Minute Read

WBSC Europe releases the 2023 Progress Report

WBSC Europe unveiled its Progress Report for the 2023 season, an overview of the Confederation's activities. The report, which was presented during the WBSC Europe Congress 2024 in Malaga, Spain, is now available online for the entire baseball and softball community to access.

Permalink: https://www.wbsceurope.org/en/news/wbsc-europe-releases-the-2023-progress-report