The 32nd Honkbalweek Haarlem opens under the first Code Red heat warning ever issued in the Netherlands, with the Italy–Czech Republic opener pushed to Tuesday. But tonight’s game is on: the host Netherlands faces the International Globetrotters — a team whose roster plays European pro ball all year. WBN’s Matt Tallarini reports from Haarlem.
Five of the six teams at Honkbalweek Haarlem 2026 are nations. The sixth has no flag. The International Globetrotters are a barnstorming all-star team of overseas pros assembled by Baseball Jobs Overseas — four-time Finkstonball champions who played Team Italy and Team Czechia in Milan this year. Meet international baseball’s most fascinating roster-construction story.
Honkbal is the Dutch word for baseball — and Honkbalweek Haarlem is the tournament that hosted Paul Skenes, Dylan Crews, and Wyatt Langford in 2022, years before they were MLB names. Here’s what honkbal is, who’s playing in 2026 (including world No. 2 Chinese Taipei and MLB All-Star Jurickson Profar’s Curaçao), and the full schedule with U.S. times.
Max Meyer (6-0) faces Paul Skenes (6-5) on Peacock on Sunday at 12:15 PM ET. The Marlins have won six in a row. Skenes is chasing his first win since May 12.
Duke and Michigan will play men’s college basketball at loanDepot park on December 21, 2026. It will be the first basketball game in the venue’s 14-year history.
The 2026 Congressional Baseball Game returns to Nationals Park on Wednesday, June 10 at 7:05 PM ET. Tickets start around $12. The Republicans enter on a five-game winning streak. Here’s how to watch, where to sit, and the bipartisan tradition that’s raised $2.8 million for D.C.-area charities.
The Marlins fly to Washington 26-34 after being swept by the Mets. Sandy Alcántara faces Cade Cavalli Monday at 6:45 PM ET. Eury Pérez and Janson Junk are on the IL.
Bobby Valentine and Lee Mazzilli entered the Mets Hall of Fame Saturday at Citi Field. Mike Piazza presented Valentine’s plaque. Al Leiter presented Mazzilli’s.
Zack Wheeler heads to Dodger Stadium on Apple TV+ (1.67 ERA in tow), the Mets induct Bobby Valentine into the team Hall of Fame at Citi Field, and WBN’s Matt Tallarini is on-site in Queens. Here’s your full Friday baseball viewing guide.
Beltrán, Mazzilli, and Bobby Valentine enter the Mets Hall of Fame Saturday. The Marlins are in town. Soto is on a heater. Max Meyer takes the ball Friday at 5-0.
Eury Pérez (3-6, 4.91) faces Kevin Gausman (4-3, 3.38) in the Wednesday getaway at Rogers Centre. Sandy was tagged for 8 runs Tuesday. Series on the line.
Japan withdrew. The Dominican Republic couldn’t fund the trip. In their place: the Czech Republic and the International Globetrotters at Pim Mulier, June 26–July 4.
