The following are the baseball events of the year 2025 throughout the world.
International competition
National Team tournaments
- U-12 Baseball World Cup (July 25–August 3):
- U-18 Baseball World Cup (September 5–14):
- Asian Baseball Championship (September 22–28):
- Copa América (November):
- European Men's U23 Baseball Championship (TBA):
- European Men's Baseball Championship (September 20–27):
- World Baseball Classic Qualifier - Taipei (February 21–25):
Nicaragua[1]
- World Baseball Classic Qualifier - Tucson (March 2–6):
Colombia[2]
- West Asia Baseball Cup (May 1–8):
- Youth Baseball5 World Cup (TBA):
Club team tournaments
- Baseball Champions League Americas (April 8–13):
- Caribbean Series (January 31–February 7): Leones del Escogido[3]
- European Champions Cup (June 4–8):
- Grand Forks International (June 22–29):
- Serie de las Américas (January 24–30): Águilas Metropolitanas[4]
North American domestic leagues
- Triple–A
- Double–A
- Eastern League: TBA
- Southern League: TBA
- Texas League: TBA
- High–A
- Midwest League: TBA
- Northwest League: TBA
- South Atlantic League: TBA
- Single–A
- California League: TBA
- Carolina League: TBA
- Florida State League: TBA
- Rookie
- Arizona Complex League: TBA
- Dominican Summer League: TBA
- Florida Complex League: TBA
- Fall League
- Arizona Fall League: TBA
- NCAA
- Division I (College World Series): TBA
- Division II: TBA
- Division III:TBA
- NAIA: TBA
- USCAA: TBA
- NCCAA:TBA
- Junior College World Series:
- NJCAA Division I: TBA
- NJCAA Division II: TBA
- NJCAA Division III: TBA
- California: TBA
- Northwest:TBA
- Appalachian League: TBA
- Cape Cod League: TBA
- MLB Draft League: TBA
- New England Collegiate Baseball League: TBA
- Little League World Series: TBA
- Intermediate League World Series: TBA
- Junior League World Series: TBA
- Senior League World Series: TBA
Other domestic leagues
Summer leagues
- Cuban National Series: TBA
- Dutch League—Holland Series: TBA
- Finnish League: TBA
- French League: TBA
- German League: TBA
- Italian Baseball League: TBA
- Irish League: TBA
- Korean League—Korean Series: TBA
- Nippon Professional Baseball—Japan Series: TBA
- Mexican League: TBA
- Spanish League: TBA
- Swedish League: TBA
- Taiwan League—Taiwan Series: TBA
Winter leagues
- Australian Baseball League: Canberra Cavalry[5]
- Colombian League: Caimanes de Barranquilla[6]
- Dominican League: Leones del Escogido[7]
- Mexican Pacific League: Charros de Jalisco[8]
- Nicaraguan League: Leones de León[9]
- Panamanian League: Águilas Metropolitanas[10]
- Puerto Rican League: Indios de Mayagüez[11]
- Venezuelan League: Cardenales de Lara[12]
Events
January
- January 21: The results of the Baseball Writers' Association of America's voting for the 2025 Hall of Fame induction class were announced. Ichiro Suzuki, CC Sabathia, and Billy Wagner were the candidates elected.[13]
February
- February 21: The New York Yankees end their appearance policy, in place since 1976, by allowing players to have "well-groomed beards."[14]
Deaths
January
- January 3 – Bob Veale, 89, pitcher from 1962–74 for the Pirates and Red Sox.[15]
- January 6 – Brian Matusz, 37, pitcher from 2009–16 for the Orioles and Cubs.[16]
- January 8 – Jim Lawrence, 85, catcher for the 1963 Indians.[17]
- January 10 – Félix Mantilla, 90, infielder and outfielder from 1956–66 for the Braves, Mets, Red Sox and Astros.[18]
- January 15 – Tommy Brown, 97, utility player from 1944–53 for the Dodgers, Phillies and Cubs.[19]
- January 16 – Bob Uecker, 90, catcher from 1962–67 for the Braves, Cardinals and Phillies and later a broadcaster for the Brewers from 1971–2024.[20]
- January 19 – Jeff Torborg, 83, catcher from 1964–73 for the Dodgers and Angels and later a coach and manager for the Indians, Yankees, White Sox, Mets, Expos and Marlins and broadcaster for the Braves among others.[21]
- January 20 – Bobby Cuellar, 72, pitcher for the Rangers in 1977 and long time coach in the majors and minors.[22]
- January 30 – Don Secrist, 80, pitcher for the 1969–70 White Sox.[23]
February
- February 1 –
- Fay Vincent, 86, baseball commissioner from 1989–92.[24]
- Ángel Torres, 72, pitcher for the 1977 Reds.[25]
- February 3 –
- Rich Dauer, 72, second baseman from 1976–85 for the Orioles and coach for multiple teams from 1990–2017.[26]
- Jim Todd, 77, pitcher from 1974–79 for the Cubs, Athletics and Mariners.[27]
- February 4 –
- Dave Van Gorder, 67, catcher from 1982–87 for the Reds and Oroles.[28]
- Felipe Montemayor, 96, outfielder for the 1953 and 1955 Pirates.[29]
- February 17 – Eddie Fisher, 88, pitcher from 1959–73 for the Giants, White Sox, Orioles, Indians, Angels and Cardinals.[30]
- February 18 – Scott Sauerbeck, 53, pitcher from 1999–2006 for the Pirates, Red Sox, Indians and Athletics.[31]
- February 23 –
- Larry Dolan, 94, owner of the Indians/Guardians from 2000–25.[32]
- Bobby Malkmus, 93, infielder from 1957–62 for the Braves, Senators and Phillies.[33]
March
- March 3 – Frank Saucier, 98, Outfielder for the 1951 St. Louis Browns.[34]
- March 6 – Art Schallock, 100, pitcher from 1951–55 for the Yankees and Orioles.[35]
See also
References
- ^ Clair, Michael (February 23, 2025). "Nicaragua rides perfect Qualifier run into 2026 World Baseball Classic". mlb.com. Retrieved February 24, 2025.
- ^ "Tucson Qualifier: Colombia become 19th team confirmed for World Baseball Classic 2026". World Baseball Softball Confederation. March 4, 2025.
- ^ Molina, Carlos (February 7, 2025). "Dominican Republic one-hits Mexico to win Caribbean Series". mlb.com. Retrieved February 12, 2025.
- ^ Fernandez, Alejandro (January 30, 2025). "Panamá gana a Nicaragua y es Campeón de 1ra Serie de las Américas". SwingCompleto (in Spanish).
- ^ "Canberra Cavalry claim 2025 ABL championship with dominant shutout victory". Canberra Daily. February 2, 2025.
- ^ "Barranquilla Caimanes confirmed kings of Colombia Professional Baseball League". wbsc. January 21, 2025. Retrieved January 23, 2025.
- ^ Tallarini, Matt (January 28, 2025). "Leones del Escogido edge Tigres del Licey 6-5 in Game 7, earn Caribbean Series berth". WorldBaseball.com. Retrieved January 28, 2025.
- ^ "Jalisco Charros win memorable 80th Mexican Pacific League". WBSC. January 29, 2025. Retrieved January 30, 2025.
- ^ "Leon Leones win thrilling Game 7 to claim Nicaragua Professional Baseball League title". wbsc. January 16, 2025. Retrieved January 23, 2025.
- ^ "Aguilas Metropolitans win Panama Professional League". wbsc. January 10, 2025. Retrieved January 23, 2025.
- ^ Tallarini, Matt (January 25, 2025). "Mayaguez Indians Win 20th Roberto Clemente Professional Baseball League Championship With 5-2 Win Over San Juan Senators". world baseball. Retrieved January 26, 2025.
- ^ Castellano, Jesus David (January 26, 2025). "Champions! Cardenales de Lara takes their seventh title". ultimasnotias. Retrieved January 27, 2025.
- ^ Doolittle, Bradford (January 21, 2025). "Ichiro Suzuki, CC Sabathia, Billy Wagner into Baseball Hall of Fame". ESPN.com. Retrieved January 23, 2025.
- ^ https://www.mlb.com/news/yankees-change-facial-hair-policy
- ^ Sandomir, Richard (January 9, 2025). "Bob Veale, Towering Fireballer for the '60s Pirates, Dies at 89". The New York Times.
- ^ Li, David K. (January 8, 2025). "Body of Brian Matusz, former Baltimore Orioles pitcher, found at Phoenix home". NBC News. Retrieved January 8, 2025.
- ^ James Ross Lawrence
- ^ Polishuk, Mark (January 11, 2025). "Felix Mantilla Passes Away". MLB Trade Rumors. Retrieved January 11, 2025.
- ^ Andres, Partrick (January 15, 2025). "Tommy Brown, Last Living Member of 1947 Brooklyn Dodgers, Dies at 97". SI. Retrieved January 15, 2025.
- ^ Koseluk, Chris (January 16, 2025). "Bob Uecker, Light-Hitting Catcher Turned Comic Actor and Broadcaster, Dies at 90". The Hollywood Reporter. Retrieved January 16, 2025.
- ^ "Jeff Torborg Passes Away". MLB Trade Rumors. January 19, 2025. Retrieved January 20, 2025.
- ^ Thomasson, Chris. "Alice great Bobby Cuellar passes away". KIIItv.com. KIII-TV. Retrieved January 22, 2025.
- ^ "Donald Laverne Secrist". Searby Funeral Homes. Retrieved February 5, 2025.
- ^ "Former MLB commissioner Fay Vincent dies at 86". ESPN. February 2, 2025. Retrieved February 4, 2025.
- ^ "Angel Torres". Baseball Almanac. Retrieved February 6, 2025.
- ^ Anderson, R. J. (February 3, 2025). "Rich Dauer, Orioles Hall of Famer and former Astros coach, dies at 72". CBS Sports. Retrieved February 3, 2025.
- ^ "Jim Todd". Baseball Almanac. Retrieved February 17, 2025.
- ^ "Dave Van Gorder". Baseball Almanac. Retrieved February 17, 2025.
- ^ López, Tomás (February 4, 2025). "Muere Felipe 'El Clipper' Montemayor, leyenda de Sultanes de Monterrey". Milenio (in Spanish). Retrieved February 5, 2025.
- ^ "Eddie Gene Fisher". Legacy.com. February 20, 2025. Retrieved February 21, 2025.
- ^ "Former Pirates Relief Pitcher Scott Sauerbeck Dies at 53". Pittsburgh Baseball Now. February 20, 2025. Retrieved February 20, 2025.
- ^ Bell, Mandy (February 25, 2025). "Guardians owner Larry Dolan, a true fan at heart, dies at 94". MLB.com.
- ^ "Robert Malkmus Obituary". Dignity Memorial. Retrieved February 27, 2025.
- ^ "Francis Saucier Obituary". Borger News-Herald. Retrieved March 5, 2025.
- ^ Machlin, Tzvi (March 8, 2025). "MLB's Oldest Living Ex-Player, World Series Winner Dies At 100". The Spun.
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