10 Finalists named for Pre-Integration Era Ballot For Hall of Fame Consideration in 2013
(COOPERSTOWN, NY) – Six former major league players, three executives and one umpire comprise the 10-candidate Pre-Integration Era ballot to be reviewed and voted upon at Baseball’s Winter Meetings for consideration for the Hall of Fame Class of 2013, the National Baseball Hall of Fame and Museum announced today.
Clayton Kershaw Named Recipient of the 2012 Roberto Clemente Award
Clayton Kershaw of the Los Angeles Dodgers was named the recipient of the 2012 Roberto Clemente Award presented by Chevrolet at a press conference prior to Game Four of the World Series at Comerica Park in Detroit.
Miguel Cabrera, Buster Posey Win the 2012 Hank Aaron Award
Major League Baseball announced that Miguel Cabrera of the Detroit Tigers and Buster Posey of the San Francisco Giants have been selected as the winners of the 2012 Hank Aaron Award.
Rod Carew Stadium with major Renovation prior to WBC Qualifier
Under the guidelines of Murray Cook and Chad Olson the field at Rod Carew Stadium in Panama City was completely rebuilt in preparation of the upcoming World Baseball Classic Qualifier next month.
Toronto Blue Jays to conduct first National Baseball Coaches Clinic at Rogers Centre
The Toronto Blue Jays in partnership with Baseball Canada will host the first Blue Jays Baseball Academy National Baseball Coaching Clinic at Rogers Centre from January 4-6, 2013.
Cuba announces Preliminary Roster for World Baseball Classic
Cuba has announced that Victor Mesa will be the manager during the 2013 World Baseball Classic. During the press conference last Friday in Havana they also presented a 41-man preliminary roster, which will be cut to 28 at the end of the year.
Baseball Canada announces Fall Instructional League roster
OTTAWA-Baseball Canada announced today the 30-player Junior National Team roster that will compete in the annual Fall Instructional League Camp October 11-21 in Orlando, Florida.
Four major league umpires to instruct at 2012 MLB Umpire Camp
MLB Urban Youth Academy Will Host Seventh Annual Umpire Camp from Nov. 4th – 11th; Registration Available at MLBUC.com
IBAF AMERICA – COPABE Executive Committee holds Meeting in Curacao
The Executive Committee of IBAF AMERICA-COPABE held its second meeting of the year in Curacao. Hosted by Vocal Member Thakaizwa Doran of the Netherlands Antilles a couple of items were discussed.
Canada cruises to win at World Baseball Classic Qualifier in Regensburg
Regensburg, Germany. Canada has won the World Baseball Classic Qualifier in Regensburg, Germany. On Monday evening in front of an attendance of 2.720 people at the Armin-Wolf-Arena the team of manager Ernie Whitt beat Germany 11-1 in eight innings.