Category Archives: Olympics

Americas Olympic Baseball Qualifier Preview and Rosters

Posted on May 23, 2021 by Gabriel Fidler

The final continental qualifier for the Tokyo Olympics begins one week from today in Florida. Eight teams will compete for a single guaranteed berth to Japan, while the second- and third-place teams will head to Mexico shortly thereafter for the … Continue reading →

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WBSC Final Qualifier for Tokyo 2020 Moved from Taiwan to Mexico

Posted on May 20, 2021 by Gabriel Fidler

Press release and photo by WBSC. The World Baseball Softball Confederation (WBSC) has announced that the WBSC Baseball Final Qualifier to the Olympic Games of the XXXII Olympiad Tokyo 2020 has been moved from Taichung (TPE) to Mexico. The decision … Continue reading →

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WBSC Olympic Qualifiers Set for June in Florida, Taiwan

Posted on March 16, 2021 by Gabriel Fidler

Press release by World Baseball Softball Confederation. It has been edited only to provide the correct name for Taiwan.  PULLY, Switzerland; 16 March 2021 — The World Baseball Softball Confederation (WBSC) today announced the timing and locations of the two … Continue reading →

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Olympic Qualifier: Netherlands – Italy

Posted on September 19, 2020 by Gabriel Fidler

Game 15 of the Olympic Qualifier between the Netherlands and Italy was expected by many to be the de facto championship, but instead, the Netherlands used it to claim a place in the Final Olympic Qualifying Tournament. Here are our … Continue reading →

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BREAKING: Final Olympic Baseball Qualifier postponed to June

Posted on March 2, 2020 by Gabriel Fidler

Taipei, TPE — The World Baseball Softball Confederation (WBSC), together with host Chinese Taipei Baseball Association (CTBA) and the Chinese Taipei Professional Baseball League (CPBL), today announced that the WBSC Baseball Final Qualification Event for the Games of the XXXII Olympiad Tokyo … Continue reading →

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Olympic Baseball Qualification (As of Nov. 8)

Posted on November 7, 2019 by Gabriel Fidler

Baseball qualification for the Olympics can be maddening to understand. With major tournaments, plus an additional 10 events feeding into those qualifiers, there is a lot of which to keep track. Thus far, two of the six teams for Tokyo … 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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