Tag Archives: MLB Battlegrounds

MLB FoodFest Delivers Fun, Hip Event

Posted on October 13, 2019 by Gabriel Fidler

Last weekend, MLB London hosted its second major event of 2019, the MLB Foodfest at Hawker House near Canada Wharf in southeast London. MLB’s EMEA office had the daunting task of creating an event that appealed to diehard baseball fans … Continue reading →

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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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GB’s Davison on His “Phenomenal” Day in Hyde Park

Posted on August 4, 2017 by Gabriel Fidler

HYDE PARK, London – Gary Davison has represented Great Britain on a number of different stages, but none have ever been as notable as the one he climbed on July 4, as the Senior National Team member donned a ‘Red … Continue reading →

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GB’s Lintern on Battlegrounds’ ‘Iconic’ Approach

Posted on August 2, 2017 by Gabriel Fidler

  HYDE PARK, London – Will Lintern is one of British Baseball’s true success stories, learning baseball as a child in the southeast, playing for Great Britain Baseball, and coaching for various national squads. On July 4, he added another … Continue reading →

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Padua Swept in Last Two July Series, Teahen Walked in Every Game

Posted on August 1, 2017 by Gabriel Fidler

Tommasin Padova’s pitching staff was battered in its last two series of July, dropping two games apiece to Italian Baseball League leader T&A San Marino and Rimini. After several weeks of stellar pitching efforts, the Paduans gave up 34 runs … Continue reading →

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Shawn Green on MLB International and “Creating a Buzz”

Posted on July 26, 2017 by Gabriel Fidler

HYDE PARK, London – Shawn Green was always known as a player for his relaxed, sunny demeanour, which made him a natural fit with the Dodgers, where he spent his peak seasons after a trade from the Blue Jays. On … Continue reading →

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MLB International’s Hill on London 2019 Baseball

Posted on July 15, 2017 by Gabriel Fidler

HYDE PARK, London – Major League Baseball took an important first step in its oft-discussed ambition to expand its reach in Europe with the highly successful MLB Battlegrounds in London on July 4. As detailed in our article for Baseball … Continue reading →

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Peña Stars as Sage, Slugger in London Home Run Derby

Posted on July 8, 2017 by Gabriel Fidler

HYDE PARK, London – Moments before Carlos Peña hit the batting cage before his crowd-pleasing performance at MLB Battlegrounds, we spoke to him about the event and his transition into the instructive phase of his career. Peña had an illustrious … Continue reading →

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MLB Arrives in London with Independence Day Bang

Posted on July 5, 2017 by Gabriel Fidler

LONDON – On a day in which America invaded London’s sporting scene on Independence Day, it was an Italian who stole the show. MLB hosted its first-ever Home Run Derby on British soil in an event that pitted the cities … Continue reading →

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