Baseball
WBSC submits application for Baseball, Softball inclusion at Tokyo 2020 Olympic Games
LAUSANNE (Switzerland) -- The president of the World Baseball Softball Confederation, Riccardo Fraccari, today announced that the world governing body has submitted an official proposal to the Tokyo Organizing Committee for the Olympic Games (TOCOG) for the addition of men's baseball and women's softball at the 2020 Games.
WBSC names Sapporo as new Premier12 venue
The World Baseball Softball Confederation (WBSC) has added Sapporo as a new host city for the inaugural edition of its Premier12 baseball competition, which will be staged in Japan and Chinese Taipei from November 8-21.
Stats maintains acquisitions drive with TVTI deal
US sports technology, data and content company Stats has completed its latest acquisition with a deal for baseball and ice hockey specialists TVT Video Technology (TVTI).
Manfred maintains MLB’s Olympic stance, eyes Cuba games in 2016
Major League Baseball (MLB) has maintained its stance that it would not interrupt its season to allow star players to compete in the Olympic Games, while commissioner Rob Manfred hopes the United States’ renewed diplomatic relations with Cuba can result in his organisation staging matches on the island next year.
MLB to launch Amateur Prospect League in Nicaragua
North America’s Major League Baseball (MLB) is set to launch an Amateur Prospect League in Nicaragua, according to the Associated Press news agency.
MLB’s Dodgers seek to boost sports start-ups through new initiative
Major League Baseball (MLB) franchise the Los Angeles Dodgers has launched a new accelerator programme targeting start-up companies based in the US and overseas which operate across the sports, technology and entertainment sectors.
Conservatives target NFL, NBA, MLB franchises in UK
Britain’s Conservative Party has pledged to target US major league franchises based in the country, in the event of it forming a government after next month’s General Election.
Washington Nationals secure 2018 MLB All-Star Game
Major League Baseball (MLB) has confirmed that the Washington Nationals will host its 2018 All-Star Game.
MLB commissioner wants Cuba exhibition game in 2016
Major League Baseball (MLB) commissioner Rob Manfred has declared his intention to play an exhibition game in Cuba next year despite a baseball official from the island country having stated that the two sides are yet to begin talks.
MLB confirms talks over exhibition games in Cuba
Major League Baseball (MLB) commissioner Rob Manfred has said the league is engaged in talks with the US government over the possibility of staging exhibition games in Cuba.
MLB enlists agency to boost engagement with Latino fans
Major League Baseball (MLB) has appointed cultural branding firm LatinWorks as its creative agency partner in an effort to help improve relations with Latino fans.
MLB chief open to expansion
Major League Baseball (MLB) commissioner Rob Manfred has outlined his vision for two new franchises from outside the US to be added to the competition.
MLB introduces rule changes to speed up play
New Major League Baseball (MLB) commissioner Rob Manfred has unveiled a number of rule changes that have been designed to increase the pace of play in the North American league amidst concerns that games are becoming too long.
By Presidential Decree
United States President Barack Obama’s decision to open diplomatic relations with Cuba will have a big impact in sport, especially for Major League Baseball (MLB) and boxing. Barry Wilner explains why.
MLB ends Miami’s All-Star Game wait
Miami has secured the rights to host Major League Baseball’s (MLB) 2017 All-Star Game.
Europe to face Japan in new Global Baseball Match-Up
A combined European baseball team will be fielded for the first time to take on world No.1 Japan in a new competition formed by the World Baseball Softball Confederation (WBSC).
MLB appoints Anomaly as new marketing partner
North America’s Major League Baseball (MLB) has appointed Anomaly as its new multimedia creative marketing agency.
Castro’s son to push WBSC Olympic claims
The World Baseball Softball Confederation (WBSC) has appointed a son of former Cuban leader Fidel Castro as a global ambassador as it seeks to build its bid for the sports’ return to the Olympic programme.