Category Archives: Previews

Central American Games: Nicaragua vs Panamá Preview

Posted on December 16, 2017 by Gabriel Fidler

Below are the lineups and game notes for the biggest matchup yet in the Central American Games, as No. 13 Nicaragua hosts No. 15 Panamá. Though we are still reconstructing our database of all-time records, including most tournaments back to … Continue reading →

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Central American Games: Nicaragua vs Honduras Preview

Posted on December 15, 2017 by Gabriel Fidler

Preview of tonight’s game between Nicaragua (2-0) and Honduras (0-2) in the Central American Games in Managua, Nicaragua, at the national stadium, Estadio Dennis Martínez. Lineups de Nicaragua 🇳🇮 1. Ismael Munguía CF 2. Darrel Campbell 3B3. Ofilio Castro 1B … Continue reading →

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Durham Ready to Improve on Fourth Place Nationals Finish

Posted on October 8, 2016 by Gabriel Fidler

FARNHAM PARK, Bucks. – Fresh off a winning spring season after resurrecting the club in January, Durham University is primed to improve on a fourth place finish at the 2016 Spring National University Baseball Championship. While the club has lost … Continue reading →

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Austria Seeks B-Level Title, Needs First Win vs Russia

Posted on July 27, 2013 by Gabriel Fidler

By Gabriel Fidler VIENNA – In a very competitive bracket at the B-Level European Baseball Championship, host nation Austria needed a win on the last day to qualify for the title game, while Russia cruised all week and advanced despite … Continue reading →

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Great Britain, Ukraine Battle for 2014 Euros Bid

Posted on July 26, 2013 by Gabriel Fidler

By Gabriel Fidler ZÜRICH – After a dramatic week of pool play at the B-Level European Championships Zürich pool, the championship match has been set. Undefeated Great Britain, ranked No. 5 in Europe, will take on 3-2 Ukraine (No. 14) … Continue reading →

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Top-Ranked Cuba Looking for First World Title Since 2006

Posted on March 2, 2013 by Gabriel Fidler

By Gabriel Fidler (@gabrielfidler) Sixth in a series of 2013 World Baseball Classic Previews Despite being the most dominant nation in international baseball history, Cuba will begin the third World Baseball Classic still looking for its first title. They finished second in … Continue reading →

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Brazil Attempts to Continue Improbable Run

Posted on March 1, 2013 by Gabriel Fidler

By Gabriel Fidler (@gabrielfidler) Fifth in a series of 2013 World Baseball Classic Previews One of the greatest underdog stories of recent baseball memory came in November 2012 courtesy of Brazil, the fifth largest country in the world. Well known for its … Continue reading →

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Japan Looks to Maintain WBC Title Monopoly

Posted on February 28, 2013 by Gabriel Fidler

By Gabriel Fidler (@gabrielfidler) Fourth in a series of 2013 World Baseball Classic previews Samurai Japan will begin the 2013 World Baseball Classic (WBC) in a unique position. Not only is the white-and-blue the defending champions, but the third-ranked nation has won … Continue reading →

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China Seeking Nation’s Biggest Baseball Upset

Posted on February 26, 2013 by Gabriel Fidler

By Gabriel Fidler (@gabrielfidler) Third in a series of 2013 World Baseball Classic previews China will look to capitalise on a surprise performance in the 2009 World Baseball Classic (WBC) and pull another upset in this year’s edition of the quadrennial tournament. … Continue reading →

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Korea Primed to Continue Classic Title Chase

Posted on February 13, 2013 by Gabriel Fidler

By Gabriel Fidler (@gabrielfidler) Second in a series of 2013 World Baseball Classic previews MARYVILLE, Tenn. –After their second place finish in the 2009 World Baseball Classic, Korea will enter the 2013 tournament as one of the favourites. The journey could prove … Continue reading →

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