During the Congress of the WBSC Europe in Belgrade, Serbia, the European governing body of baseball and softball has named Dutch umpire Edwin A. Louisa umpire of the year. Recently, Louisa earned the honour to be invited as an umpire for the 2023 World Baseball Classic. Today, Louisa made the announcement through his social media…
Today, Dutch baseball website Grand Slam Stats & News announced that Dutch umpire Edwin Louisa is one of four European umpires who have received an invitation by the World Baseball Classic. Next to Fabry Fabrizi (Italy), Serge Makouchetchev (France), Tim Meyer (Germany) and Cuti Suarez (Spain), Louisa is one of five European umpires to be…
With the end of the transaction period in Belgian baseball behind us, it is time to pay attention to the several clubs in Division 1 and to the players they acquired and those who they lost. Today, we pay attention to the four-time Belgian champions Deurne Spartans. Except for several players that came from Antwerp…
A few days ago, you could read about T&A San Marino pulling out of the Serie A for the 2023 season. The reason was a disagreement about the setup of the league. According to several Italian newspapers, an end of the stalemate between San Marino and the FIBS is not in sight. According to owner/chairman…
With the end of the transaction period in Belgian baseball just behind us, it is time to pay attention to the several clubs in Division 1 and to the players they acquired and those who they lost. Today, we pay attention to the thirteen-time Belgian champion Brasschaat Braves. Brasschaat Braves dealt with several players that…
Two years ago, the top two divisions in Belgian baseball were merged, and the Division 1 was born. The intention was to play with twelve teams but eleven was the best possible thing. For 2023, a reconstruction is necessary, as three teams have decided to withdraw. As written above, two years ago, the intention was…
In a quick game (two hours and twenty-four minutes) Hoboken Pioneers did not have much problems with Deurne Spartans, even though the final result didn’t show a blowout score. Hoboken Pioneers 4 – 0 Deurne SpartansAt Lefty’s Field in Deurne, the game was merely a copy of yesterday’s game. The Spartans couldn’t get a grip…
In the seventh round of the 2022 Belgian Division 1, the following doubleheaders were scheduled: Brussels Kangaroos @ Deurne Spartans, Namur Angels @ Hoboken Pioneers, Sunville Tigers @ Merchtem Cats, Brasschaat Braves @ Gent Knights, and Borgerhout Squirrels @ Mortsel Stars. Brussels Kangaroos – Deurne Spartans (3 – 4 ; 2 – 6)With a rather…
On the second day of the sixth round in the Dutch hoofdklasse, the following games were scheduled: RCH Memorie Sieraden @ Curaçao Neptunus, Quick Amersfoort @ DSS/Kinheim, Storks @ HCAW, and L&D Amsterdam Pirates @ Oosterhout Twins. Except for one game, all games were close affairs. RCH Memorie Sieraden 5 – 7 Curaçao NeptunusA close…
Yes!!!! It’s that time of the week again. Friday. Time to celebrate the upcoming weekend with another episode of “Peanuts Baseball Comic on Friday” with Charlie Brown and his baseball gang. Enjoy (your weekend).
