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Uh-Oh Utley (Robot Books Rebotcast)

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Games of the Day (Robot Books Rebotcast)

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Jered at Home (Robot Books Rebotcast)

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Seven Days of Underdog (Robot Books Rebotcast)

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Friday Update (Robot Books Rebotcast)

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End of the Doubles Chase? (Robot Books Rebotcast)

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Early Contact (Robot Books Rebotcast)

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Sharing is Caring (Robot Books Rebotcast)

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Cy Carmona? (Robot Books Rebotcast)

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Our Long National Nightmare is Over (Robot Books Rebotcast)

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Home Again (Robot Books Rebotcast)

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Iguchi for the Ouchie (Robot Books Rebotcast)

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Games of the Day (Robot Books Rebotcast)

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One to Go (Robot Books Rebotcast)

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Seven Days of Underdog (Robot Books Rebotcast)

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North East Knights add three Pitchers for 2012 Season in IBL

Updated: 2012-01-31 17:02:47

The North East Knights have added three pitchers to the roster for the 2012 season in the Italian Baseball League. The 29-year-old Michele Coppi and the 27-year-old Massimiliano Geri are coming from within Italy. Coppi pitched for Collecchio in 2011 in the Serie A of the Federal Championship, Geri for Castenaso in the franchise of [...]

FEATURED ARTICLE: Rays Cut Ties With Two Players From 2011 ...

Updated: 2012-01-31 16:13:18

By Dugout Online Editor, on January 31st, 2012. Featured Tampa Bay Rays Article. Here's an article that I think you Rays fans out there will enjoy taking a look at. Tampa Bay Devil Rays 2001 FEATURED ARTICLE: Rays Cut Ties With Two ...

2012 MLB IMPORTANT DATES « Better Off Red

Updated: 2012-01-31 16:09:32

[Please note: This date is February 12th for members of the Seattle Mariners and the Oakland Athletics.] February 24 – Date when all other players may be invited to Spring Training. [Please note: This date is February 17th for ...

4 Tickets Atlanta Braves vs Cincinnati Reds 5/15 Infield Terrace Row ...

Updated: 2012-01-31 16:01:46

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Matt Patrick to play for Dornbirn Indians

Updated: 2012-01-31 15:55:07

The Dornbirn Indians are back in the Austrian Baseball League. A couple of days ago they announced that the Canadian Matt Patrick will join the team for the 2012 season. Besides being used as catcher and outfielder, he also is supposed to coach catchers and outfielders. He is coming from Alberta, Canada, attended the University [...]

Blue Jays Turned Down Michael Pineda For Brett Lawrie | Getting ...

Updated: 2012-01-31 15:26:29

Last night, at the State of the Franchise meeting between fans and Toronto Blue Jays management, GM Alex Anthopoulos,without naming names, referred to a trade that didn't happen because the other team wanted a Major ...

Union holding up expanded MLB playoffs | The Cardinal Nation blog

Updated: 2012-01-31 15:08:32

One month remains for Major League Baseball owners and players to agree whether or not to add a second Wild Card per league in 2012.

Most popular baseball team in Chicago - Chicago White Sox Fan

Updated: 2012-01-31 15:04:54

Take into consideration 2 things when answering this question: 1. I'm only asking who is the most popular in Chicago - not nationwide. So don't consider anyone.

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Updated: 2012-01-31 14:52:24

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Former MLB pitcher Dirk Hayhurst on making of his new book, 'Out ...

Updated: 2012-01-31 14:44:23

Keith chats with author and former MLB pitcher Dirk Hayhurst about his book “Out of My League,” a follow-up to his New York Times best-seller, “The Bullpen Gospels.” Tune in Weeknights at 8:00/7:00c on Current TV ...

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Updated: 2012-01-31 14:36:25

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Edgar Hernandez new Manager of CB Sant Boi

Updated: 2012-01-31 14:09:27

The Spanish Division de Honor club CB Sant Boi has a new manager. Edgar Hernandez is taking over for the champion from 2010. After winning the title, Sant Boi finished in second place in 2011 with a 26-10 record, seven games behind the FC Barcelona. In the European Cup in Rotterdam they managed a pair [...]

Hagen Rätz added to Stuttgart Reds Roster

Updated: 2012-01-31 13:08:22

Press Release Stuttgart Reds Stuttgart, Germany – With their first venture into the 1.Bundesliga, the Reds needed the ultimate utility player and the answer came in the form of Hagen Rätz. Rätz reunites with teammate Markus Winkler from Heidenheim Heidekopfe and will strengthen the Reds in 2012. Rätz was a part of the 2009 German [...]

Mets Hall of Fame Stirs Debate

Updated: 2012-01-31 13:00:32

CLICK HERE TO VOTE IN THE NYBD METS HALL OF FAME Late last week, John Franco became the 26th member elected into the Mets Hall of Fame. I support the organization’s decision to honor Franco, who spent 14 years with the team. In discussing the selection with fans it does not appear they all agree. There is also [...]

Heidenheim Heidekoepfe sign Patrick Lawson

Updated: 2012-01-31 11:02:04

The Heidenheim Heidekoepfe have announced their first acquisition for the upcoming season in the German Baseball-Bundesliga. The 23-year-old right-handed pitcher Patrick Lawson is going to replace former Major Leaguer Dusty Bergman as starting pitcher in game two each week and as pitching coach. Lawson is from Hilton Head, South Carolina, where he also went to [...]

Ahearne, McCarthy find new Homes in Czech Republic

Updated: 2012-01-31 00:03:05

One day after we published the news that Pat Ahearne and Greg McCarthy have left AVG Draci Brno, Mister-Baseball has received word that they already found new homes. Both apparently will stay in the Czech Republic. Ahearne is going indeed pitching for the up-and-coming club Kotlarka Prague. McCarthy is joining the Arrows Ostrava as head [...]

Yanks Still Favored Over Angels and Tigers to Win it All

Updated: 2012-01-30 23:00:05

Let’s have some fun. I was surfing Sportsbook reviews looking for what the odds makers think about the local teams chances of winning the World Series. The big free agent signings of Albert Pujols and Prince Fielder have surged the Angels and Tigers into the top five, respectively. The Yankees are tied with the Angels was 13-2 favorites. The Phillies are still #1 in [...]

Kuroda, Not Pineda, is Poised for Breakout Year

Updated: 2012-01-30 18:00:46

The deal that sent Michael Pineda to the Yankees has made him the talk of the rotation, but the real breakout candidate this year could be free agent Hiroki Kuroda. Kuroda is 36, so calling him a breakout candidate probably sounds odd; pitchers that are already past the age of 35 don’t normally improve significantly. He is, however, [...]

436 Coaches and Joe Maddon attend Italian Coach Convention

Updated: 2012-01-30 17:44:05

by Riccardo Schiroli A golf resort close to the Garda lake hosted the 2012 edition of the Italian Baseball and Softball Coach Convention. The Convention was an overall success: 436 coaches attended, including a delegation from Belgium. “This was one of the best editions in the history of the Convention” said Commissioner Giorgio Moretti. The [...]

Liam Carroll to coach new GB U23 Team

Updated: 2012-01-30 16:22:20

by British Baseball Federation, www.britishbaseball.org Liam Carroll has been selected by the Great Britain Baseball programme and the British Baseball Federation to serve as Head Coach of the newly formed GB Under-23 National Team. Carroll will join team General Manager Jo Ratcliff on the staff, who was appointed in November 2011. The Under-23 Team has [...]

Telemarket Rimini confirms Brandon Chaves for 2012

Updated: 2012-01-30 15:21:33

Shortstop Brandon Chaves will return to Telemarket Rimini. The Italian Baseball League confirmed that he is coming back for the 2012 season. Playing his first year in Italy he batted .351/.464 with two homeruns, three triples, nine doubles, 43 runs and 20 RBI in 39 games. The 32-year-old is the lone foreign player to return [...]

Rouen Huskies to renovate parts of Stadium

Updated: 2012-01-30 14:48:11

The Rouen Huskies have announced plans to renovate parts of its stadium. Together with the city of Rouen they will build a new backstop and new stands with room for 300 spectators. Also they are planning to install lights, which unfortunately won’t be sufficient for games, but good enough to practice in the evening. Construction [...]

Pete Rose Received Two Write-In Votes This Past HOF Election

Updated: 2012-01-30 14:00:49

Update 10 AM: Repoz from Baseball Think Factory has informed me the other Rose supporting is perennial backer Jack McCaffery of the Daily Times in the Philly area. Original Post Last night, I was joined by Marco Maturo, a member of the BBWAA who spent 40 years covering sports for Gannett, which included 7 years on the Mets beat [...]

Mainz Athletics bring Dennis Kelly back to Europe

Updated: 2012-01-30 13:38:50

The German Baseball-Bundesliga club Mainz Athletics are bringing American shortstop Dennis Kelly back to Europe. The 28-year-old replaces Tony Baker and also is going to serve as head coach of the second-division team and will work as assistant coach with the newly founded Rhein-Main Baseball Academy. The club also confirmed in the press release that [...]

Pat Ahearne, Greg McCarthy not returning to AVG Draci Brno

Updated: 2012-01-30 00:32:15

Former big league pitchers Pat Ahearne and Greg McCarthy are not returning to the reigning Extraleague vice champion AVG Draci Brno. Ahearne had an ERA of 0.99 in 90 2/3 innings in 2011 and is now pitching in Australia. Kotlarka Prague is interested in him according to rumors from the Czech Republic. McCarthy also served [...]

Sunday Hot Stove @ 8pm

Updated: 2012-01-29 22:00:40

Great show tonight. I am kicking it off with former big league reliever Jim Mecir. Jim is a local product from Long Island. Hear him discuss his time with the Yankees in ’96 and the Moneyball A’s. Steve Keane of the Kranepool Society will discuss John Franco‘s induction into the Mets Hall of Fame. Finally, [...]

Chevaliers de Beaucaire add Navarro, Vicente and Rolet

Updated: 2012-01-29 14:31:58

The promoted Chevaliers de Beaucaire have added three young players to bolster the roster for the 2012 season in the Division 1 league in French Baseball. The biggest name is probably Joris Navarro, one of the better young pitchers in European Baseball. The 21-year-old played for the Montpellier Barracudas in 2011, striking out 44 and [...]

Yanks Have the Advantage in the Bullpen

Updated: 2012-01-29 13:00:06

Ken Rosenthal broke down what he calls the “Super Six” in the American League on Fox Sports. After an offseason of spending, the Angels and Tigers join the Yankees, Red Sox, Rays, and Rangers as the elite teams in all of baseball. This year, the American League appears to have the potential to be even more top [...]

ABL Playoffs: Defending Champion returns to Finals

Updated: 2012-01-29 11:31:46

The defending Australian Baseball League champion Perth Heat is returning to the final series in the 2011/2012 season. On Sunday they finished off the Melbourne Aces with a 3-1 victory, winning the best-of-five series 3-1. Mitchell Graham drove in the decisive runs with a two-run, two-out single in the eighth. Melbourne had taken an early [...]

Novara United adds RHP Mitch Waters for 2012 Season

Updated: 2012-01-29 10:36:10

Novara United has found a foreign starting pitcher for the upcoming season in the Italian Baseball League according to a report by Grandeslam.net. The 27-year-old right-hander Mitch Waters is coming from the Serie A club Sala Baganza to the north of Italy. Having played in the Frontier League in the past, the American dominated in [...]

Dutch MLB Bid still waiting for Green Light

Updated: 2012-01-29 00:48:51

Honkbalsite.com has published an article on Saturday, updating us on the Dutch bid to host Major League Baseball games in 2014. A delegation headed by Robert Eenhoorn had presented the plan to MLB in September. Now everybody is still in waiting mode. Field and facilities coordinator Murray Cook visited the site of the planned new [...]

Team Israel lands Florida sponsor for World Baseball Classic Qualifier

Updated: 2012-01-28 18:31:34

Team Israel has found a sponsor to help finance preparations for this year’s World Baseball Classic Qualifier. The owner of the basketball club Maccabi Haifa, Triangle Financial Services from Florida, is going to support the Israel Baseball Association. The longtime goal of the partnership are plans to create a minor league style ballpark in Israel. [...]

The Biggest Save of John Franco’s Career

Updated: 2012-01-28 18:00:55

Earlier in the week I talked about why John Franco deserves to be in the Mets Hall of Fame. It wouldn’t be complete unless we remember what Franco called the “biggest save of his career.” Franco was a huge part of the 2000 team that won the National League pennant. If not for Franco’s 10th inning work [...]

Keino Perez new Manager of Rouen. Mathew Smith joins.

Updated: 2012-01-28 17:31:23

The reigning French champion Rouen Huskies has a new manager. Keino Perez, longtime pitcher for the club from Venezuela, is succeeding Robin Roy at the helm. The 32-year-old Perez played professionally for the Kansas City Royals and Cleveland Indians organizations before coming to Europe. He joined Almere in the Netherlands for the 2003 and 2004 [...]

ABL Playoffs: Perth Heat take Lead

Updated: 2012-01-28 15:04:26

The Perth Heat have taken the lead in the first round of the Australian Baseball League playoffs of the 2011/2012 season. They defeated the Melbourne Aces 9-4 on Saturday to improve to 2-1 in the best-of-five set. Four runs in the first and three in the fourth gave them an early commanding advantage. Mychal Givens [...]

Clinics and Open House at the Swedish Academy

Updated: 2012-01-28 14:40:48

Press Release Swedish Baseball and Softball Federation This weekend the Sweden Baseball Softball Academy has scheduled an “Open House” in which coaches and players are welcome to see the training process of the players of the Academy. The purpose is to open the doors of the Academy and show coaches how the practices are set [...]

A Raul Ibanez and Andruw Jones DH Split

Updated: 2012-01-28 14:32:34

We probably have been overanalyzing the Yankees DH situation since the Jesus Montero trade, but that’s what we do here, so let’s take another look at it. Reports indicate that Raul Ibanez might be the top target of Brian Cashman. One of the reasons is his ability to still play the field, although I would use the term “play” loosely. [...]

Despite Wilpons’ Attempt, the 2012 Scranton Yankees Not Severely Affected by Gypsy-Type Season

Updated: 2012-01-27 21:44:25

A few weeks ago, several writers were asked by Mike Silva to write a small piece on “The Most Intriguing Yankees Prospects for 2012,” not necessarily the top guys, but guys who are at a crossroads or as I thought, need to have a big impact this season for the future of the parent club. [...]

ABL Playoffs: Perth, Adelaide tie Series

Updated: 2012-01-27 16:31:33

The first round series in the Australian Baseball League continued on Friday with a pair of games. Both best-of-five series are now tied after the Perth Heat and the Adelaide Bite celebrated victories. Adelaide erased an early 0-3 deficit en route to an 8-3 win over the Sydney Blue Sox. Calvin Anderson collected three hits, [...]

MLB.com releases Top 100 Prospects List

Updated: 2012-01-27 15:56:43

We usually rely on Baseball America’s expertise, but we won’t neglect MLB.com’s Jonathan Mayo. For the first time he and his colleagues at MLB.com have released a top 100 prospect list of the best young players in baseball. The list is topped by Matt Moore (Tampa Bay Rays), Bryce Harper (Washington Nationals) and Mike Trout [...]

MLB Coaches visit Dutch Baseball Academies

Updated: 2012-01-27 14:49:27

The Royal Dutch Baseball and Softball Association (KNBSB) sent out a press release this week, announcing that coaches from Major League Baseball are visiting Dutch Baseball Academies these days. All three are well known around Europe. Strength and conditioning coaches Vaughn Robinson (Arizona Diamondbacks) and Rob Helmich (Toronto Blue Jays), as well as field coordinator [...]

Buchbinder Legionaere win Team of the Year Award in Regensburg

Updated: 2012-01-27 13:44:59

Reigning German champion Buchbinder Legionaere was named sports team of the year in a fan election in Regensburg. They received 31.22 percent of the votes, a mere 0.61 percent more as SSV Jahn Regensburg, the current leader in the 3rd Bundesliga (soccer). It is the fourth time in the last five years that the Buchbinder [...]

John Franco, A Hall of Famer at Heart

Updated: 2012-01-27 01:01:39

Today, the Mets announced John Franco as the latest inductee into their Hall of Fame. I discussed how Tom Seaver might have been “Born to be a Dodger” earlier this week, but if someone was ever born to be a member of the Mets, it’s Franco. Born and raised in the Marlboro Projects in Brooklyn, Franco starred at Lafayette High School [...]

Jesus Hernandez new Pitching Coach in San Marino

Updated: 2012-01-27 00:41:25

Italian Baseball League champion T&A San Marino has a new pitching coach. The 40-year-old Venezuelan Jesus Hernandez is joining the staff of manager Doriano Bindi. He is currently working for the Leones de Caracas as bullpen coach in the Venezuelan Winter League. In the past he also was a coach with the Seattle Mariners. For [...]

Outfielder Daniel Cepin from UC Davis to Barcelona

Updated: 2012-01-26 15:14:57

22-year-old outfielder Daniel Cepin is the latest new player to be announced by Baseball Barcelona. In possession of an American and a Spanish passport he is coming from the University of California in Davis to Spain. The switch hitter batted .250/.303/.276 with four doubles, 16 runs and 14 RBI in 49 games for UC Davis [...]

Grosseto Baseball official. Marshall not coming.

Updated: 2012-01-26 13:47:11

After the Federal Council of the Italian Baseball and Softball Federation officially approved Grosseto Baseball as successor of BBC Grosseto in the Italian Baseball League last Saturday, the new organization was introduced at a press conference on Monday. Founded by Mario Mazzei, Angelo Magalotti and Aldo Codispoti, the money is coming from Chris Carminucci Sports [...]

Marriage of Beltran & Mets Fans Was Doomed From Start

Updated: 2012-01-26 13:09:19

It was inevitable that Carlos Beltran would be asked about his New York experience one last time during the B.A.T charity dinner on Monday. “I’m not thinking about the fans, I’m thinking about myself,” Beltran said to reporters. He added that “we can’t bring 2006 back to 2012. It has been six years. If they want [...]

ABL Playoffs: Sydney, Melbourne prevail on Day 1

Updated: 2012-01-26 11:47:03

The playoffs in the Australian Baseball League season 2011/2012 started on Thursday with a pair of thrilling games. The Melbourne Aces stunned last year’s champion and reigning regular season dominator Perth Heat 8-7 in ten innings. After an exciting exchange of seven runs combined in the ninth, Melbourne scored the winning run in the top [...]

Dutch Sea Explorers looking for Players to play in 2013 Californian Winter League

Updated: 2012-01-26 11:29:03

The Dutch Sea Explorers are looking for players in Europe to form a team in the 2013 Californian Winter League. The Palm Springs, California based instructional-like league is a springboard towards professional (MLB, Independent Leagues) and college baseball. The Dutch Sea Explorers are looking for players, age 18 to 29, to play in California from [...]

Baseball Barcelona adds Utility Player

Updated: 2012-01-25 21:02:27

Baseball Barcelona has added utility man Abel Jiménez. The 25-year-old is coming from Hercules L’Hospitalet and batted .260 in 13 games in the Liga Nacional in 2011. This upcoming season in the Spanish Division de Honor he is going to be reunited with his brother Oscar Jiménez, a pitcher in the Barcelona organization.

Have the Football Giants Overtaken the Yankees?

Updated: 2012-01-25 20:00:10

Our good friend on Twitter @ElieIsElite relayed a comment made my Mike Lupica today on ESPN 1050: “There’s nothing bigger in this area than Giants football; not the Yankees, not the Mets, not the Jets, nothing! nothing! nothing!” I am not sure I agree with this statement. Right now, the Giants clearly have overtaken the Yankees for [...]

Danilo Sanchez remains Catcher of North East Knights

Updated: 2012-01-25 19:55:21

The Dominican Catcher Danilo Sanchez remains behind the plate for the North East Knights in the Italian Baseball League. He batted .237/.367/.430 with six homeruns, eight doubles, 18 runs and 30 RBI in 40 games last season. He is currently playing Winter League in his home country and is expected to arrive in Italy at [...]

Austrian Baseball Federation ratifies new Format for ABL in 2013

Updated: 2012-01-25 18:54:43

The Austrian Baseball Federation (ABF) has ratified a new format for their club competitions in baseball. Starting 2013 the Austrian Baseball League will be reduced from eight to six teams. After a round robin regular season with 20 games per team, the top four will advance to the playoffs. In the postseason semi-finals and championship [...]

Did the Yankees Front Office Build Kim Jones’ Profile?

Updated: 2012-01-25 13:00:12

Over at Sports Media Watchdog, I broke down the news regarding Kim Jones departure from the YES Network. It appears that Newsday’s Neil Best and Bob Raissman of the Daily News have a difference of opinion about how “expendable” Jones was to the network. I have long admiRed Jones‘ work from the sidelines. In a time where [...]

Posada Was No Thurman Munson

Updated: 2012-01-24 23:00:36

Jorge Posada officially announced his retirement at Yankee Stadium. “Hopefully you won’t miss me that much,” Posada said with his good friend Derek Jeter, Mariano Rivera, and CC Sabathia looking on. Brian Cashman, Joe Girardi, and even Diana Munson had glowing things to say when tying a ribbon on Posada’s career. The fact remains that Posada won’t be missed by many [...]

Rick van den Hurk designated for Assignment

Updated: 2012-01-24 18:13:37

The Baltimore Orioles have designated Dutch right-handed pitcher Rick van den Hurk for assignment, making room on the roster for new signee Wilson Betemit. The 26-year-old from Eindhoven allowed eight earned runs in nine big league innings for the O’s last year. He also had an ERA of 4.43 in 26 starts at Triple-A. It [...]

Dutch National Teams to hold Showcase in February

Updated: 2012-01-24 15:46:33

The Dutch Baseball and Softball National Teams will hold a so-called showcase at the “Sporthallen Zuid” in Amsterdam on February 25 and 26. 9 to 15 year old kids (maximum of 96 participants) are invited to participate in clinics. However, also coaches, players, officials and media are invited to attend. Head coaches Brian Farley and [...]

Can Brian Cashman Trade for a Hitter?

Updated: 2012-01-24 14:00:23

Since the deal that sent Jesus Montero to Seattle for Michael Pineda, we have been discussing which free agent DH makes sense for the Yankees. Names like Johnny Damon, Hideki Matsui, Vladimir Guerrero, Raul Ibanez, and before he signed with Tampa, Carlos Pena all were debated. There is an internal option such as Jorge Vazquez [...]

Eric Segura from CB Viladecans to Baseball Barcelona

Updated: 2012-01-24 13:36:02

20-year-old catcher Eric Segura is leaving CB Viladecans to join Baseball Barcelona in the Spanish Division de Honor. He had spent his whole career with Viladecans and is supposed to replace Jose Luis Salazar behind the plate of the reigning Spanish champion. Segura batted .210/.280/.286 with six extra base hits, 16 runs and 18 RBI [...]

Telemarket Rimini adds Joe Persichina

Updated: 2012-01-24 11:35:17

Telemarket Rimini has signed the 27-year-old Californian outfielder Joe Persichina. The former minor leaguer in the Chicago White Sox organization is coming from the North East Knights. He had arrived in Godo at the end of the first half of the regular season and batted .293/.350/.491 with three homeruns, a triple, eight doubles, 20 runs [...]

Sidney de Jong retires from Dutch National Team

Updated: 2012-01-24 09:30:51

Catcher Sidney de Jong is retiring from the Dutch National Team. The 32-year-old backstop from L&D Amsterdam played 200 games for the Netherlands in international tournaments with the highlight being the title at the 2011 IBAF Baseball World Cup. He had debuted for the team 11 years ago in Bonn, Germany. De Jong wants to [...]

2011 in Review – Belgian First Division – Hoboken Pioneers

Updated: 2012-01-23 17:47:35

Even though 2012 already started we still look back at the 2011 season in European Baseball. Up next is the Belgian First Division. Hoboken Pioneers 2011 Record: 25-14 2011 Ranking: 4th place in the Belgian First Division after regular season. The Hoboken Pioneers didn’t exactly dominate the league in 2011, but still ended up with [...]

Schedule for 2012 Season in Swiss Nationalliga A published

Updated: 2012-01-23 16:05:41

The Swiss Baseball and Softball Federation (SBSF) has published the 2012 schedule for the Swiss Nationalliga A. The new season starts on April 15 with a doubleheader between the dominating teams of the last couple of years, the Therwil Flyers and Bern Cardinals. It will be part of SBSF Opening Day in Huenenberg, Switzerland. Eight [...]

Tomas Svoboda, Martin Rasek named Coaches of the Year in Czech Republic

Updated: 2012-01-23 14:45:03

The Czech Baseball Association named Tomas Svoboda of Extraleague champion Technika Brno coach of the year in the Czech Republic. He succeeds Pavel Chadim, Petr Aubrecht and Arnost Nesnal as winner of this award, which is handed out annually since 2008. Martin Rasek of AVG Draci Brno received the trophy as best rookie coach of [...]

Cariparma Parma to add Osman Marval as Catcher besides Riccardo Bertagnon

Updated: 2012-01-23 13:41:07

Cariparma Parma is adding a bat and a catcher to the roster for the 2012 season in the Italian Baseball League. The Venezuelan 25-year-old Osman Jose Marval is coming from the Winter League club Aguilas de Zulia to Italy. He is expected to share time behind the plate together with Riccardo Bertagnon. Marval is a [...]

Results Australian Baseball League January 22

Updated: 2012-01-23 11:31:05

The playoff field in the Australian Baseball League is set after a thrilling end to the regular season. The Perth Heat, Melbourne Aces, Sydney Blue Sox and Adelaide Bite made it to the postseason in the six-team league. The Canberra Cavalry and Brisbane Bandits are on the outside despite having the same records as Sydney [...]

Bonn Capitals’ Talent heads to Georgia

Updated: 2012-01-23 11:20:46

Press Release Bonn Capitals After signing GSU-Alumni Charley Olson to play for the Bonn Capitals in the next Bundesliga season, Headcoach Mirko Heid is sending one of his top-prospects to play for the GSU Panthers coached by German national coach, Greg Frady. Pitcher Max Schmitz is starting his collegiate career in 2012 after finishing high [...]

Kevin Malone from Valencia to Barcelona

Updated: 2012-01-23 00:35:45

The successor of the FC Barcelona in the Spanish Division de Honor, Baseball Barcelona, is announcing its first acquisition for the 2012 season, which starts at the end of February. The 24-year-old American Kevin Malone is leaving the Astros Valencia after two years. He is moving to Barcelona due to work related reasons and joins [...]

2011 in Review – Belgian First Division – Namur Angels

Updated: 2012-01-21 19:38:22

Even though 2012 already started we still look back at the 2011 season in European Baseball. Up next is the Belgian First Division. Namur Angels 2011 Record: 24-14 2011 Ranking: 3rd place following regular season. The Namur Angels reached the playoffs in third place thanks to a 17-10 record, just two games out of first. [...]

Haarlem gets “Gregory Halman Square”

Updated: 2012-01-21 18:27:54

The Dutch city of Haarlem will honor the deceased outfielder of the Seattle Mariners, Gregory Halman, by naming a square in front of Pim Mulier Stadium after him. A city council commission unanimously approved a proposal by initiator Jan Baaijens this weekend. Additionally Halman’s picture also is supposed to be displayed at the side of [...]

Seth La Fera, Juan Pablo Angrisano probably joining Telemarket Rimini

Updated: 2012-01-21 17:25:35

Telemarket Rimini has been quite so far during the winter. Baseball.it now has some tidbits about the Pirates offseason. Chris Catanoso, who had replaced Larry Olenberger as manager following his departure last summer, will be the permanent solution for now. He is going to get help from new pitching coach Pierpaolo Illuminati. He is coming [...]