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Winter Baseball Options for the Fans Who Can’t Get Enough
Though baseball is thought of as the Summer Game, it doesn’t go into hibernation in the winter. In fact, there is a variety of competitive professional winter leagues, particularly in the Caribbean and Latin America, for the rabid fan to…
Baseball United’s First Season in Dubai Gets Underway; Japanese Players Power Mid East Falcons
DUBAI, United Arab Emirates – There are first pitches, and then there are First Pitches. Karan Patel’s initial offering on November 14 falls squarely into the latter category. Meaning that it did much more than simply begin an ordinary baseball game.…
Inside the Dominican Baseball Machine
In an impoverished country with a population of less than 11 million, limited upward financial mobility, and a poor education system, baseball is the golden ticket for many Dominicans. Dominicans are the most significant minority nationality of Major League Baseball…
Korean Fans Bring Overflowing Energy to MLB Seoul Series
In March, Korean baseball fans witnessed a historic moment as the Major League Baseball representatives, the Los Angeles Dodgers and the San Diego Padres, battled it out in the Seoul Series, consisting of a total of six games. Among these,…
Honkbalweek: Haarlem’s Hidden Baseball Gem
Exploring International Baseball in the Heart of Europe Haarlem means baseball. At first glance, you might believe this to be a misspelling of the Upper Manhattan neighborhood known for its jazz history and gospel choirs. However, the truth is that…
Pacific Pastime: Baseball in Oregon, Vancouver, & Alaska
While the East Coast may have more well-known traditions and legacy with baseball, the West Coast – and in particular, the Pacific Northwest – has its own rich history with the sport, with stories and franchises overlapping one another to create…
New teams to watch at World Baseball Classic
It’s been six years since the United States won the 2017 World Baseball Classic, an unforgettable tournament that featured a classic duel between the States and Japan in the semi-final and a stellar Puerto Rican team in the final. After…
Pacific Pastime: Baseball in Washington State
Editor’s note: Interested in experiencing baseball in Washington state? Check out our Washington State Baseball Tour. You can combine it with the legendary Alaskan Midnight Sun Game to experience the full Pacific Northwest Baseball Tour! Also, see Part 2 of…
The Greatest Hispanic NPB Players
Here's our list of the greatest Hispanic players to ever play Japanese Baseball. Does your favorite make the list?
The Greatest Dominican Ballplayers, Part 5: Tomorrow’s Team
There are still plenty of Dominican players in the modern era that deserve a nod. Check out tomorrow's All-Time team!