Tag Archives: Aruba

The Week in International Baseball (30 July – 5 August)

Posted on August 6, 2017 by Gabriel Fidler

It has been another busy week here at Extra Innings, and for those who have not subscribed to the site, we thought a run-down of the news we covered might come in handy. As usual, our news came from all … Continue reading →

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BREAKING: Red Sox Sign Another Young Aruban Shortstop

Posted on July 30, 2017 by Gabriel Fidler

Baseball Aruba announced today that Brandon Rincones is the latest Aruban to sign a professional contract, as the shortstop and pitcher inked a deal with the Red Sox. Rincones becomes the second Aruban shortstop in Boston’s system, joining ascendant star … Continue reading →

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Tromp Represents Next Wave of Aruban Talent

Posted on July 14, 2017 by Gabriel Fidler

MANCHESTER, N.H. – In the last eight years, the Netherlands’ national baseball team has seen something of a youth movement, with players like Andruw Jones, Gene Kingsale, and Sidney Ponson retiring, and players like Andrelton Simmons and Kenley Jansen become … Continue reading →

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Eastern League Sluggers Thrill Fans at Home Run Derby

Posted on July 11, 2017 by Gabriel Fidler

  MANCHESTER, N.H. – One week after we were live from Hyde Park with the MLB Battlegrounds’ Home Run Derby, we enjoyed another picture-perfect evening on the other side of the pond at the Eastern League All-Star Game’s Home Run … Continue reading →

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Jansen on Putting the Netherlands ‘On the Map’

Posted on March 30, 2017 by Gabriel Fidler

LOS ANGELES – Kenley Jansen joined the Netherlands for the Final Round of the World Baseball Classic, and threw a crucial ninth inning against Puerto Rico in a game the Netherlands lost, 4-3. Fresh off signing a five-year, $80 million … Continue reading →

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