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Belgian Transactions For 2025: Phoenix Mont-Saint-Guibert – Dutch Baseball Hangout
It's that time of the year again to pay attention to the transaction in the Belgian Division 1. This time we pay attention to Phoenix Mont-Saint-Guibert, that lost a lot of players. Phoenix lost many players. Andrew Cromwell (US import), Geoffrey Haesaert , and Tristan Smetz hang up their cleats. Clement Noblet is halting baseball…
Belgian Transactions For 2025: Namur Angels – Dutch Baseball Hangout
It's that time of the year again to pay attention to the transaction in the Belgian Division 1. This time we pay attention to the team that finished in sixth place in 2024: The Namur Angels. Unlike many other clubs, no players did leave or hung up their cleats. Below are the additions to the…
Belgian Transactions For 2025: Deurne Spartans – Dutch Baseball Hangout
It's that time of the year again to pay attention to the transaction in the Belgian Division 1. This time the runner up of 2024, Deurne Spartans. Deurne Spartans had a lot of transactions. A total of twelve players left the club or called it a career, and seven new players were added. The players…
Belgian Transactions For 2025: Brasschaat Braves – Dutch Baseball Hangout
It's that time of the year again to pay attention to the transaction in the Belgian Division 1. I intended to continue with the 2024 runner up, Deurne Spartans, but since the club had a lot of transactions, it will take a bit longer before I get them. Therefore we continue with the Brasschaat Braves.…
Belgian Transactions For 2025: Hoboken Pioneers – Dutch Baseball Hangout
It's that time of the year again to pay attention to the transaction in the Belgian Division 1. We tee off with the reigning champions: Hoboken Pioneers. As this has become a yearly routine, Pioneers' head coach T.J. Antonacci had prepared a bit. Not that there were that many transactions for Pioneers. Hoboken managed to…
Dohren Wild Farmers Opts For Demotion From German 1. Bundesliga – Dutch Baseball Hangout
Wednesday, a new map of the 2025 German 1. (first) Bundesliga was shown on Instagram and what caught the eye was that the Dohren Wild Farmers were not mentioned on it. So yours truly contacted the club for more information. After a very tough season, in which the club only won a handful of games,…
2024 National Champions in Europe – Dutch Baseball Hangout
It’s that time of the year again. Time for an anthology of national champions in European baseball. A continuation of what has become a tradition.Unfortunately, the information of some countries is very limited as the data was hard to find. Austria:The Diving Ducks Wiener Neustadt repeated. But just like last year they had to go…
Musical Chairs in California League – Dutch Baseball Hangout
According to several local news outlets, the Los Angeles Dodgers and the City of Ontario have agreed on a new ballpark and sports complex that will be home to the Dodgers low A affiliate that is currently playing in Rancho Cucamonga. The city of Ontario has acquired 200 acres of land for the development of…
Some Limited Pics of Las Vegas Ballpark – Dutch Baseball Hangout
A week and a half ago, I was in Las Vegas during my US vacation. I had promised a friend, I would get him an aviators cap, so I headed to Las Vegas Ballpark in Summerlin. Unfortunately, I was not allowed to enter the ballpark, so I could only make some photos from the outside,…
Oklahoma City Baseball Announces New Name – Dutch Baseball Hangout
After the Oklahoma Dodgers played under the name Oklahoma City Baseball during the 2024 season, as an omen of the new name that was about to come, the club announced its new moniker and uniforms yesterday. The club will be named Oklahoma City Comets. My first thoughts were "Why Comets? What is the link between…
Mississippi Mud Monsters Are The Newest Addition to The Frontier League – Dutch Baseball Hangout
After the Mississippi Braves announced their departure from Pearl MS, to head to Columbus GA, it did not take long before the void was filled. Early September, the independent Frontier League announced it would add Pearl as new franchise to the league. Two days ago, the club announced the new name and logos. After a…
Jamie Verheyleweghen Retires After a Long Career – Dutch Baseball Hangout
Yesterday, at the last day of the regular competition in the Belgian Division One, long time Belgian national team player Jamie Verheyleweghen played his last game of a career that brought him to several parts of Europe. After he played for several national Belgian youth teams, Jamie made his debut in Division One in 2009.…
#1 Hangs ’em up – Dutch Baseball Hangout
Today was the final day of the regular season of the 2024 Belgian Divison One. A special day in two cases. Jamie Verheyleweghen, longtime player of the Belgian nantional team played his final game. Robin Roevens reached a milestone today, by hitting his 500th base hit in the Belgian Division One. Unfortunately, Jamie wasn't able…
Richmond Flying Squirrels Get New Ballpark – Dutch Baseball Hangout
After years of looking for options and negotiations, the Richmond Flying Squirrels have signed a stadium deal. The team signed a 30-year contract with the Richmond Economic Development. After the Jay Littleton Ballpark fire, also some good ballpark news. The club will move into a new $117 million stadium to be built just south of…
Jay Littleton Ball Park Severely Damaged by Fire – Dutch Baseball Hangout
The beloved, 87-year-old ballpark, Jay Littleton Ball Park, was hit by a fire on Thursday. The all wooden structure is severely damaged. Likely it will be considered as a loss. Jay Littleton Ball Park was built in 1937. The field experienced one season of professional baseball when the Ontario Orioles called Jay Littleton Ball Park…
Regensburg Legionäre @ Cologne Cardinals, a Photo Impression – Dutch Baseball Hangout
Today, yours truly went to Cologne in Germany to watch a quarter final game of the German 1. Baseball Bundesliga between the Cologne Cardinals and the Regensburg Legionäre. The weather was good, the burgers and the prezels delicious. So a good day for a ballgame. A game started as an exciting pitching duel between Florian…
Greedy MLB Owners Show Their True Colors Once Again – Dutch Baseball Hangout
By now it is old news that the Seattle Mariners will pull their single A team, the Modesto Nuts out of Modesto, after the 2024 season. It is not clear yet where the team will go to, but it is clear that the owners of the Mariners are too greedy to pay for the wanted…
2024 Belgian Division 1: Match of The Day – Dutch Baseball Hangout
The only game today in the Belgian Division One: Borgerhout Squirrels @ Brasschaat Braves. What appeared to become a walk in the park for the Braves, turned out to become a close game in the end. After a close 7-6 victory yesterday, the Brasschaat Braves stayed at the right side of the score again, as…
2024 Belgian Division 1: Match of The Day – Dutch Baseball Hangout
Today's Match of The Day is the second game of the doubleheader between Deurne Spartans and Phoenix Mont-Saint-Guibert. After Deurne won game one 4-1, Mont-Saint-Guibert turned the tables in game two and beat the reigning Belgian champions 12-8. In game one, Mont-Saint-Guibert was limited to one run on four hits as it committed two errors.…
2024 U12 European Championship: Dutch Beat Czech Republic to Advance to Finals – Dutch Baseball Hangout
In a relatively close game, the Netherlands beat the Czech Republic 3-0 to advance to the finals. Despite one fielding error and one hit less than the Czechs collected, the Dutch stayed at the right side of the score. The Dutch defense appeared to get through the first inning in a quick fashion as they…
2024 U12 European Championship: Dutch Beat Italy, Advance to Semis – Dutch Baseball Hangout
After victories over Lithuania and Austria, the Netherlands had to take on Italy, that was also unbeaten. Already in the first inning, the Netherlands took a 1-0 lead and never looked back. It was a game in which the Dutch scored many runs with two outs. After a threatening situation on the bases in the…
2024 U12 European Championship: The Netherlands Brushes Lithuania Aside – Dutch Baseball Hangout
After the opening game of the tournament, in which the Czech Republic beat France 14 - 4, the Netherlands took on Lithuania in the second game of the day. The Dutch only needed two-and-a-half innings to win it 26 - 0. In the bottom of the fist inning, the Netherlands scored twenty-one (!) runs and…
European Cup 2024: Spartans Saves Spot For Belgium – Dutch Baseball Hangout
In a nail biter and extra innings, Deurne Spartans clinched a walk-off victory over the Austrian champions Diving Ducks Wiener Neustadt. Thanks to this victory, Deurne doesn't relegate, and Belgium will have two spots in the European Cup in 2025. In a game with free baseball, Deurne Spartans needed to go deep to save Belgium's…
Federation Cup 2024: Hoboken Pioneers Wins Final – Dutch Baseball Hangout
In the final of the Federation Cup in Zürich, Hoboken Pioneers clinched an easy victory over Swedish champions Rättvik Butchers. In nine innings Hoboken beat Rättvik 5-0. Even though today's result wasn't a blowout score, Rättvik never came close to winning this game. In no inning, the Butchers did not get past second base. In the…
European Cup 2024: Deurne Spartans Wins in Seven Innings – Dutch Baseball Hangout
Today, after two tough losses in the previous days, Deurne Spartans was the one to deal a blow to its opponent. In seven innings the Belgian champion brushed aside the Vienna Metrostars. Vienna Metrostars 3 - 13 Deurne Spartans After a scoreless first inning, the Vienna Metrostars took a 2-0 lead. With two outs and…
Federation Cup 2024: Hoboken Pioneers Remains Unbeaten – Dutch Baseball Hangout
In their fourth and final game of the round robin, Hoboken Pioneers also clinched a victory over the Greystones Mariners from Ireland. Pioneers needed eight mercy rule innings for the win. Hoboken Pioneers 13 - 2 Greystones Mariners In the first inning, Hoboken took a slim 2-1 lead and added a run in the second.…
European Cup 2024: Valencia Astros Deals Devastating Loss to Deurne Spartans – Dutch Baseball Hangout
A tough loss for Deurne Spartans. The lineup of the Valencia Astros was on an absolute tear as it scored nineteen runs on nineteen hits against the Belgian champions. Valencia Astros 19 - 4 Deurne Spartans The Astros only needed five (mercy rule) innings to beat the Deurne Spartans. In the first inning, the Spanish…
Federation Cup 2024: Another Day, Another Win For Hoboken Pioneers – Dutch Baseball Hangout
In its third match of the tournament, Hoboken Pioneers was much too strong for the Rättvik Butchers. In seven innings, the Pioneers shoved the Swedish champion aside. Hoboken Pioneers 16 - 3 Rättvik Butchers Right in the first inning, Hoboken Pioneers struck hard. Benjamin Goffaux opened the score on an RBI single by Luis Unda, …
Federation Cup 2024: Hoboken Wins Second Game in a Row – Dutch Baseball Hangout
The runner up of last year's Belgian Series, Hoboken Pioneers, was much too strong for the organizing team, Zürich Barracudas from Switzerland. Defensive-wise, it wasn't the best of games, as both teams committed three errors. Pioneers needed nine innings to clinch a 9-2 victory. Already in the first inning, Hoboken took the lead and never…
European Cup 2024: Deurne Spartans Does Not Stand a Chance Against Montpellier Barracudas – Dutch Baseball Hangout
In their first match of the European Cup (formerly known as CEB cup and Confederation Cup), reigning Belgian champions Deurne Spartans was no match for the French champion Montpellier Barracudas. The Belgians were kept in check by the French pitching. Deurne Spartans 1 - 7 Montpellier BarracudasEventhough the final result wasn't a blowout score, Deurne…
Federation Cup 2024: Hoboken Pioneers Beats London Mets – Dutch Baseball Hangout
On a partly clouded day at the facility of the reigning Swiss champion Zürich Barracudas, the London Mets served as the punching bag of the Hoboken Pioneers. In a festival of errors on the British side, Hoboken stayed at the right side of the score, beating the multiple British champions 8-3. Hoboken took the lead…
MLB to Integrate Negro Leagues Stats Today – Dutch Baseball Hangout
Today, Major League Baseball will integrate the stats of Negro League players from the past. A good thing or not? In the nineteenth century, baseball was mainly a white sport. There were a few black players that played in organized baseball but in the second half of the nineteenth century, black players were banned from…
Milan van der Breggen Goes Collegiate – Dutch Baseball Hangout
In the past years, Dutch pitcher Milan van der Breggen returned to the Netherlands after the college season in the USA ended. This year it will be different. Milan will join one of the many collegiate teams in the US. After he got his Master Degree at Oakland City College, he already made clear to…
Nieuw Bestuur KNBSB Geeft (Vooralsnog) Een Brevet Van Onvermogen af – Dutch Baseball Hangout
Begin december 2023 is het nieuwe bestuur van de KNBSB verkozen, of beter gezegd door onze strot geduwd. Veel keuze was er niet. Voor elke positie één persoon waarvan we niet eens wisten voor welke functie die was voorgedragen. De keuze was ja of nee. Nu blijkt de keuze vooralsnog een behoorlijk slechte geweest te…
Lake Elsinore Storm @ Rancho Cucamonga Quakes: An Impression – Dutch Baseball Hangout
In the past week, I have been in the USA due to family circumstances. My daughter, who I hadn't seen in three years, took me to a game of the Rancho Cucamonga Quakes on Sunday afternoon. Here is an impression of the ballpark and the atmosphere. Since I didn't bring my camera, I had to…
The Future of Minor League Baseball Looks Bleak – Dutch Baseball Hangout
During the 2019 and 2020 season, the Dutch Baseball Hangout pointed out what a dirty game MLB was playing regarding the contraction of 42 MiLB teams. The attached video partially confirms what the DBH was telling, but it goes further. It shows the dirty tricks of MLB after the vile organization took over MiLB, and…
2024 Belgian Division 1: First No-No of The Season – Dutch Baseball Hangout
In the second round of the 2024 Belgian Division 1, a no-hitter was thrown by Jackson Longhofer of the Brasschaat Braves. In seven innings, he kept the Merchtem Cats on a leash and led his team to a 16-0 victory. Jackson Lonhofer, no-hitter. Even though the Cats were kept hitless, the game was close until…
Borgerhout Squirrels Acquires Japanese Pitcher For 2024 Season – Dutch Baseball Hangout
Through Instagram, the Borgerhout Squirrels announced it has signed a Japanese pitcher for the 2024 season. Yoshitaka Nanmoku will join the four-time Belgian champions. The Japanese pitcher played for several teams in Japan and for the München Caribes of the 2. Baseball Bundesliga in Germany. Nanmoku played for the latter in 2023. During the 2023…
European Champions Cup Replaced by New Format – Dutch Baseball Hangout
Rumors floated around for a while, but today it became official. The European Champions Cup is no more. It will be replaced by the BECC (Baseball European Champions Cup). The biggest change is the countries that are represented. For decades, champions (and runners up) from the Czech Republic, France, Germany, Italy, and the Netherlands played…