16/02/2024 2 Minute Read

Former Major Leaguer Alex Liddi talks Global Baseball Games: "Making Team Europe means a lot to me"

The veteran slugger became the first player born and developed in Italy to play at the MLB level when he debuted for the Seattle Mariners in September 2011. "Making the team means a lot to me. I can't wait to play."

15/02/2024 2 Minute Read

Sidney De Jong: "Europe will play Global Baseball Games to win"

The former superstar catcher participated in the Global Baseball Games 2015. "I am positive there will be good chemistry in the staff. We will be able to optimize the preparation for the games."

14/02/2024 2 Minute Read

Japan and Europe managers Ibata and Mazzieri discuss rosters ahead of Global Baseball Games

"I think we selected a good balance of players with national team experience and young players who were selected for the first time," said Hirokazu Ibata. "We are happy with what we have. We are also sorry because we had to make tough choices and leave some excellent players behind," commented Marco Mazzieri.

14/02/2024 1 Minute Read

Six Tokyo 2020 gold medallists are core of Samurai Japan Global Baseball Games roster

Pitchers Morishita, Kuribayashi and Taira; infielders Genda and Murakami (pictured above); and outfielder Kondoh competed at the Tokyo 2020 Olympic Games.

14/02/2024 1 Minute Read

Former Major Leaguers Cruz, Liddi and Beltre highlight Team Europe roster for Global Baseball Games

Right-hander Rhiner Cruz pitched in 74 games, slugging infielder Alex Liddi (pictured above) appeared in 61 and outfielder Engel Beltre played 22. The reigning European champions, Spain, contribute eight players, the Netherlands have seven, Italy six, Czechia four and Germany three.

14/02/2024 1 Minute Read

Published the infopack for the Men’s Softball European Super Cup 2024

The local organising committee of the Men’s Softball European Super Cup 2024, in collaboration with WBSC Europe, made the event's infopack available for the teams and fans.

13/02/2024 2 Minute Read

eBASEBALL™ Federation Focus: Swiss Baseball & Softball Federation is now on WBSC eBASEBALL™: POWER PROS

Players can participate in the Swiss Baseball & Softball Cup via WBSC eBASEBALL™: POWER PROS, which you can download in the PlayStation online store or the Nintendo eShop. The week-long event is scheduled from February 19 to 25.

13/02/2024 1 Minute Read

Men's Slowpitch European Championship 2024 cancelled due to a lack of bids for hosting

It is with regret that WBSC Europe announced the cancellation of the Men's Slowpitch European Championship 2024.

12/02/2024 3 Minute Read

Global Baseball Games: Aritz Garcia, the youngest coach on Team Europe's staff

Born in 1989 in Pamplona, Spain, he attended the MLB European Academy, played in the United States and Japan and has been on the Spanish National Team staff since 2021. He will serve as the bullpen coach. "I'm available to do everything that needs to be done."

11/02/2024 1 Minute Read

WBSC Europe Congress 2025 Awarded to Croatia

The 8th WBSC Europe Congress is scheduled to take place in the city of Zagreb, Croatia, from February 7 to 9, 2025.