Author Archives: Gabriel Fidler

About Gabriel Fidler

Extra Innings UK covers baseball around the world, focussing on the sport at the national team level, with features on prominent players, scouting reports, and occasional breaking news. We are fully credentialled by MLB and have covered the World Baseball Classic, continental championships, and the U.S. minor leagues.

British Baseball 2023: Week 6

Posted on May 8, 2023 by Gabriel Fidler

After a week with a pair of co-leaders in the BBF National Baseball League and Baseball Scotland’s top conference, the London Mets and Edinburgh Cannons claimed sole ownership of their respective leagues. These two join the Cardiff Merlins as league … Continue reading →

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British Baseball 2023: Week 5

Posted on May 1, 2023 by Gabriel Fidler

The Edinburgh Cannons and Tayport Breakers maintained their unbeaten hold on the top of the Scottish National League, but a wild weekend in the BBF National Baseball League meant that two new teams are tied for first place. One, the … Continue reading →

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British Baseball 2023: Week 4

Posted on April 24, 2023 by Gabriel Fidler

After only two weeks, the London Capitals are the only undefeated team in National Baseball League of British baseball, while the Edinburgh Cannons and Tayport Breakers share a 3-0 start in Baseball Scotland’s circuit. All British Baseball Federation (BBF) leagues … Continue reading →

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British Baseball 2023: Week 3

Posted on April 17, 2023 by Gabriel Fidler

The National Baseball League of British baseball began play this past weekend, with most of the British Baseball Federation (BBF) leagues at lower levels joined the countrywide circuit. The first of our Division Leaders charts (below) plots the first leaderboard … Continue reading →

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British Baseball 2023: Week 2

Posted on April 10, 2023 by Gabriel Fidler

The Scottish National Leagues, Norfolk Local League, and a variety of pre-season tournaments and leagues continued play in British baseball and European baseball. British Baseball Results 2023: Week 2 (April 9)  

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British Baseball 2023: Week 1

Posted on April 2, 2023 by Gabriel Fidler

This past weekend was Opening Day for the Scottish National Leagues, while the Norfolk Local League and a variety of pre-season tournaments, leagues, and friendlies began play in March. All other divisions in British baseball—from National Leagues to Single-A—are listed … Continue reading →

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Quartet of National Team Stars Inducted to British Baseball Hall

Posted on December 31, 2021 by Gabriel Fidler

LONDON, U.K., 30 December 2021 — The British Baseball Hall of Fame is pleased to announce the Class of 2021, which includes four Great Britain players spanning 112 years of national team competition. Maikel Azcuy, Julian Dodwell, and Martyn Dutton … Continue reading →

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British Baseball Weeks 5 & 6: Baseball in Wales, Cardiff with No-No; Capitals Toss Consecutive Shutouts, End Mets’ Run at Eight

Posted on June 7, 2021 by Gabriel Fidler

The second fortnight in May was a good one for the London Capitals, as the team received a pair of impressive shutouts from its pitching staff and split a two-game set with the first-place London Mets. It was the Welsh … Continue reading →

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Updates to Active National and Independent Leagues List

Posted on June 6, 2021 by Gabriel Fidler

This year, as with last, we have offered a master list of most national and major independent baseball leagues around the world, with the majority all delaying their 2021 seasons. This weekend marks the last major checkpoint, as most leagues … Continue reading →

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British Baseball Weeks 3 & 4: Relentless Offense for London Mets Breaks NBL Logjam

Posted on May 24, 2021 by Gabriel Fidler

Our last update featured a four-way tie for first place in British Baseball’s National Baseball League. A fortnight later and the London Mets are once more on top as the juggernaut seeks its fourth consecutive title. The middle of the … Continue reading →

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