18/05/2026 1 Minute Read

“Intelligence and Investigations” to headline fifth ITA webinar of 2026

Nick Iliffe, Head of Intelligence and Investigations at the ITA, will run an Ask the Expert session.

15/05/2026 1 Minute Read

WBSC publishes second edition of Members Handbook

As the global Baseball/Softball community evolves, so does the support the WBSC offers to its members. The Handbook follows the first edition, published in January 2024, and is part of the WBSC Strategic Plan 2022-28.

Categories: Africa , Americas , Asia , Members , WBSC

12/05/2026 1 Minute Read

WBSC and Asia-Pacific Broadcasting Union sign strategic agreement to expand global reach of Baseball/Softball

Established in 1964, the Asia-Pacific Broadcasting Union has grown to encompass around 224 member organisations across 66 countries.

Categories: Asia , Baseball , Baseball5 , Media , Softball , WBSC

11/05/2026 3 Minute Read

World Baseball Softball Day trends worldwide

The international Baseball/Softball community celebrated World Baseball Softball Day 2026 in style from women’s baseball superstar Ayami Sato of Japan delivering one of the most touching messages of the day to the Pakistan Softball Federation marking the occasion with a cake.

10/05/2026 2 Minute Read

International Baseball/Softball community celebrates World Baseball Softball Day

It is that time of year again! Each year, on 10th May, the global Baseball/Softball community comes together to mark World Baseball Softball Day and celebrate the unity, growth and innovation of both sports.

Categories: WBSC

08/05/2026 2 Minute Read

Global growth of the game takes centre stage at Baseball Pro Leagues Summit in Los Angeles

The second Baseball Pro Leagues Summit brought baseball’s leading professional leagues and the WBSC together in Los Angeles to strengthen global collaboration, align on the sport’s international calendar and build momentum ahead of baseball’s return to the Olympic Games at LA28.

Categories: Baseball , Press Releases , WBSC

08/05/2026 2 Minute Read

World Baseball Softball Day celebrates unity and global growth - WBSC President Fraccari

With World Baseball Softball Day being celebrated on 10 May, World Baseball Softball Confederation (WBSC) President Riccardo Fraccari reflects on the significance of the day.

06/05/2026 2 Minute Read

Margaret “Swanny” Swann: International Softball community mourns the passing of Australian softball pioneer

WBSC President Riccardo Fraccari pictured with Margaret Swann (second from left) at the announcement of Redcliffe, Australia as the host of the WBSC Women's Softball World Cup Finals 2027, alongside Queensland Minister for Sport and Racing and Minister for the Olympic and Paralympic Games, Tim Mander and Redcliffe Member of Parliament Kerrie-Anne Dooley.