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Baseball everywhere and all the time. We discuss International Baseball transactions and competitions like the World Baseball Classic as well as leagues in Europe(Dutch Hoofdklasse, German Bundesliga, Czech Extraleague, etc.), Asia (the Japanese Nippon Baseball League, Korean Baseball Organization, etc.), and Oceania (Australian Baseball League) and their players, some of which who currently play in American Major and Minor League Baseball!

Important Links

World Baseball-Softball Confederation

  • The official website for the WBSC, formerly the IBAF, and governing international body for international baseball rankings and play. Started in the initiative to bring back baseball and softball to the 2020 Olympics, and also responsible for the Premier 12 competition.

The World Baseball Classic

  • the top tier international baseball tournament, held every four years during MLB Spring Training. The next tournament will take place in 2017

Mister-baseball

  • The most comprehensive site on European baseball around, offering news on European competitions and updates on the progress of European born players in the Majors and Minors.

Links to other subs

/r/NPB

/r/KBO

/r/CPBL

/r/theabl

/r/ligadelpacifico/

/r/baseball

/r/InternationalBaseball

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Went to my first LIDOM game

Was greeted with a cup of rum in a paper cup. I asked “how much”. She said “let me know if you want more”

Sat front row for $12. $2 presidentes. Incredible baseball watching experience.

Bucket list for any baseball fan

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2024/12/04
00:03 UTC

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LATAM winter league game idea/Wishlist

This is just me spit balling and for people to share their own ideas for this idea since I think it would be pretty cool if something like this existed.

IMO for featured leagues think the only one that would be a big mystery to feature would be Cuba. Beyond that I would like to see all previous countries that participated in the Caribbean series be featured.

I also think it would be pretty cool that the unlockable goodies would be a virtual style museum where you get to see some of the history of these many leagues and baseball in these countries.

*edit* this is an addendum yes talking about a LATAM winter league Video game concepts took would like some thoughts and opinions since there is Pro baseball sprits for NPB and MLB the show. I would imagine it would be a hybrid of how both of these games are with some elements of EAFC/FIFA.

1 Comment
2024/12/03
19:38 UTC

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Nippon League Baseball

Does anyone know how to go about buying a Nippon league Japanese baseball here in the US? I have not had any luck so far.

1 Comment
2024/12/02
17:27 UTC

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Mlb book with historical records

I am looking for a book covering the final league standings of both national and American leagues since they started (1876 I think)

8 Comments
2024/11/28
20:33 UTC

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How can we make the Premier12 more popular in Latin America?

It was a big hit in Japan and Taiwan, but it didn't seem to be as popular in Mexico.

Group B in Taiwan had 18 sponsors, while Group A in Mexico only had one.

This is despite the fact that baseball's popularity in Mexico has increased since last year's World Baseball Classic, and the number of sponsors for the Mexican League has increased by about eight times in three years.

If the Premier12 remains an Asian-centered tournament, there may be no need to think too deeply about it, but I think that in the future it should also be held in Latin America.

How can we make this tournament more popular in Latin America?

What do you think?

(Sorry, I used Google Translate so it may be hard to read.)

17 Comments
2024/11/25
01:09 UTC

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A shutout for the books leads Team Taiwan to the FIRST ever gold medal it has won in the WBSC Premier12 vs Japan with a game ending double play!!!

WHAT A DOUBLE PLAY fans and after 27 games, the win streak has finally ended for Samurai Japan's pro section.

Taiwan WINS its first ever WBSC Premier12 GOLD MEDAL and Japan, 2019 champions, have been dethroned and will settle for silver!!

This shutout is one for the history books, fans.

FINAL SCORE from the Tokyo Dome: Taiwan 4, Japan 0

2 Comments
2024/11/24
13:07 UTC

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BRONZE. MEDAL. UNITED STATES!!! First in Premier12 history!!!

As of today, November 24, 2024, the United States has won its FIRST WBSC Premier12 BRONZE MEDAL!

FINAL SCORES:

USA 6

Venezuela 1

8 Comments
2024/11/24
06:11 UTC

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PREMIER12 GRAND FINAL DAY GAMES SET

All at the Tokyo Dome on Sunday, Nov. 24, 2024

Bronze Medal: USA vs Venezuela

Gold Medal: Taiwan vs Japan

6 Comments
2024/11/23
15:24 UTC

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What do you think about the Premier12 schedule?

I'm a Japanese baseball fan.

The Premier 12 is gaining popularity in Japan. However, there is some debate as to whether the schedule is favorable to the host country.

Japan will only play night games. Other teams sometimes play a day game the day after a night game, so some say Japan has an advantage.

In the Super Round, USA and Venezuela played a day game the day after a night game and lost.

Venezuela finished the game near 11 p.m., practiced at 9 a.m. the next day, and played in a 12 noon game.

Although there is a risk that the tournament will lose excitement if the host country loses, is there anything that can be done about this?

(Sorry, I used Google Translate so it may be hard to read.)

9 Comments
2024/11/23
06:34 UTC

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Streams not working in Canada!?!?!

Trying to watch premier 12 and every channel I've looked is saying there's an error with the broadcast?!? Is this bc I'm in Canada w the media restrictions or is anyone else having this issue too? ahhh annoyed bc i was looking forward to watching tn

3 Comments
2024/11/22
03:42 UTC

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Is there a U18 international team tournament sponsored by MLB (help)

So recently Pakistan Baseball Federation has posted that they have been selected for an U18 tournament to be played between 8 national teams in Mayfield New York from August 18-20 2025. The tournament is sponsored by MLB. I asked them what other teams will be attending and they said they will let us know after more info comes. No mention of the tournament online.

6 Comments
2024/11/19
06:09 UTC

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Japans top team unbeaten

If I’m not mistaken, was the last time Japan’s top national team lost an official game was on November 2019 during Premier12 II against the US? Would that make a 5 year unbeaten streak coming into the super round on Premier12?

1 Comment
2024/11/19
05:42 UTC

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