New WBSC World Rankings revealed following World Baseball Classic 2017

28/03/2017

LAUSANNE, Switzerland — The World Baseball Softball Confederation today released the latest standings in the WBSC Baseball World Rankings, following the recent conclusion of the 16-nation World Baseball Classic 2017 — the top-tier WBSC world championship hosted by Major League Baseball and the Major League Baseball Players Association.

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National Teams revealed for 2017 WBSC Men’s Softball World Championship

National Teams revealed for 2017 WBSC Men’s Softball World Championship
24/03/2017

WHITEHORSE, YK, Canada — Marking just over 100 days until the start of the 2017 WBSC Men’s Softball World Championship, the World Baseball Softball Confederation today announced the nations that will compete in the men’s softball flagship event.

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WBC 2017: Puerto Rico tops Netherlands in 11 to advance to Final

WBC 2017: Puerto Rico tops Netherlands in 11 to advance to Final
21/03/2017

LOS ANGELES — Puerto Rico is heading back to the championship contest of the World Baseball Classic.

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World Baseball Classic 2017 Semi-Finals Preview

World Baseball Classic 2017 Semi-Finals Preview
20/03/2017

LOS ANGELES — The World Baseball Classic 2017 – the top-tier WBSC National Team World Championship — began with 16 nations with games played in four different countries, and now the field has been narrowed to the final four at Dodger Stadium.

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EU-funded Softball project achieves success in Malta

EU-funded Softball project achieves success in Malta
17/03/2017

GHAJNSIELEM, Malta — In the first of three segments, the coaches from the three clubs explored ways to get children as young as four years old to participate in sports.

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Serbian Olympic Committee selects baseball for Olympic Solidarity boost

Serbian Olympic Committee selects baseball for Olympic Solidarity boost
17/03/2017

WBSC welcomes the joint efforts of the Serbian Olympic Committee and the SBF for the growth of our sport and urges other National Federations to seek support from their respective National Olympic Committee for the development of our sport by accessing Olympic Solidarity funds.

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Fukushima stadium added to line-up for Olympic baseball, softball at Tokyo 2020 Games

Fukushima stadium added to line-up for Olympic baseball, softball at Tokyo 2020 Games
17/03/2017

PYEONGCHANG, Rep. of Korea – Fukushima’s Azuma Baseball Stadium has been added as an official venue for Olympic baseball and softball events at the Tokyo 2020 Games.

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Japan and Netherlands first to advance to semi-finals of World Baseball Classic 2017

Japan and Netherlands first to advance to semi-finals of World Baseball Classic 2017
15/03/2017

TOKYO – Yoshitomo Tsutsugoh hit a home run and scored twice as Japan defeated Israel, 8-3, to win the World Baseball Classic second-round group stage at the Tokyo Dome.

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Venezuela eliminates Italy 4-3 to advance to 2nd Round in World Baseball Classic

Venezuela eliminates Italy 4-3 to advance to 2nd Round in World Baseball Classic
14/03/2017

JALISCO, Mexico – Superstar Miguel Cabrera led a comeback rally with a solo home run as Venezuela scored three runs in the top of the 9th inning to overcome Italy, 4-3, at Charros de Jalisco Stadium.

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Umpires from 25 nations to oversee 2017 WBSC Softball World Championships

Umpires from 25 nations to oversee 2017 WBSC Softball World Championships
14/03/2017

LAUSANNE, Switzerland — The World Baseball Softball Confederation today appointed umpires from 25 countries to officiate the 2017 WBSC Softball World Championships.

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