Monthly Archives: September 2019

Controversy and Excitement for the Euro Baseball Cup

Posted on September 29, 2019 by Gabriel Fidler

BREAKING: A new event has been added to the international calendar this autumn, but not without some controversy. The Professional Dream Baseball Cup, also known as the European Baseball Cup, is set to take place in Andalusía from Oct. 30-Nov. … Continue reading →

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Olympic Qualifier: Israel – Czech Republic

Posted on September 21, 2019 by Gabriel Fidler

Game 12 of the Olympic Qualifier between the Czech Republic added a twist in the road for Israel and left the possibility that the Czechs could advance to the Final Olympic Qualifying Tournament with a bit of help. Here is … Continue reading →

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Olympic Qualifier: Netherlands – South Africa

Posted on September 21, 2019 by Gabriel Fidler

South Africa faced a Dutch side needing a win to stay alive in Olympic Qualification, but the Europeans were too much for them. Here is our live thread from the game, including plenty of pictures and analysis. Game moving at … Continue reading →

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Olympic Qualifier: Israel – Italy

Posted on September 20, 2019 by Gabriel Fidler

Israel put on a fireworks show against tournament favourites and host Italy to make things interesting in the midway point of the Europe-Africa Olympic Qualifier. Here is our live thread from the game, including plenty of pictures and analysis. It … Continue reading →

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Olympic Qualifier: Czech Republic – South Africa

Posted on September 20, 2019 by Gabriel Fidler

South Africa took an early lead, but Czech Republic slugged its way to a mercy rule victory in the Europe-Africa Olympic Qualifier. Here is our live thread from the game, including plenty of pictures and analysis. We are live from … Continue reading →

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Olympic Qualifier: Spain – South Africa

Posted on September 19, 2019 by Gabriel Fidler

Spain wasted no time in blasting South Africa in one of the more one-sided games of the Europe-Africa Olympic Qualifier. Here is our live thread from the game, including plenty of pictures and analysis. it's been another very rainy day, … Continue reading →

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Olympic Qualifier: Italy – South Africa

Posted on September 18, 2019 by Gabriel Fidler

South Africa took an early lead on a sodden opening day in Parma in the Europe-Africa Olympic Qualifier. When the game finished two days later, Italy emerged as victors. Here is our live thread from the game, including plenty of … Continue reading →

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Europe-Africa Olympic Qualifier Preview

Posted on September 18, 2019 by Gabriel Fidler

Parma, Italy – The gauntlet for five European places at the Europe-Africa Olympic qualifier  has been run and the end result netted no real surprises: European champions the Netherlands, plus Italy, Israel, Spain, and the Czech Republic. That quintet will be … Continue reading →

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XXXII Under-12 Pan-American Championship

Posted on September 15, 2019 by Gabriel Fidler

The Under-12 Pan-American Championship took place with absolutely no fanfare from (or, indeed, announcement) from September 7- 14, 2019. Games were played at the Luis Alberto Villegas Stadium in Medellín, Colómbia, in the shadow of the professional stadium where one … Continue reading →

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2019 European Championship Roster Preview

Posted on September 7, 2019 by Gabriel Fidler

The 2019 European Championship starts today in Bonn and Solingen, Germany, with even more at stake that continental bragging rights. The top five teams will join South Africa in Bologna and Parma a few days after this tournament ends to … Continue reading →

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