Best Leif Skodnick Podcasts (2025)

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Baseball Without Borders Ep. 119 - Winnipeg to Durango Is A Long Trip W/ Joe Corbett 37:32

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In this episode of Baseball Without Borders, Leones de Yucatan and Toros del Este pitcher Joe Corbett joins Leif Skodnick and shares his unique journey through college and professional baseball, discussing his experiences in the minor leagues, the impact of COVID-19 on his career, and his transition to international play in Mexico and the Dominican…

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Baseball Without Borders Ep. 118 - Drinking In the News From The Copa America With Jeff Duda 26:54

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Leif Skodnick and Jeff Duda talk about the 2025 Copa America, which has finally finalized its venues for the November event. We also discuss Dusty Baker joining Nicaragua for the 2026 World Baseball Classic, the Liga Mexicana de Beisbol playoffs, and an outstanding New York Mets prospect in the Dominican Summer League. Follow Jeff Duda on X at @INT…

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BWB Ep. 117 - What's the Market For Munetaka Murakami? 23:50

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Matt and Julian discuss the MLB playoff races, Japanese star Muneta Murakami's market for next season, Nicaragua hiring Dusty Baker, and the coaching staffs of Puerto Rico and Venezuela.By World Baseball Network

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Who's the New Guy In San Francisco? 48:15

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Matt and Julian talked about the Yankees' struggles, the Rafael Devers trade, the College World Series, LMB, and some manager news in the WBC.By World Baseball Network

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Ep. 115 - WBN's Leif Skodnick and Alfred Ezman Break Down the First Four CWS Games 34:16

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World Baseball Network's Leif Skodnick and Alfred Ezman break down the first four games of the 2025 College World Series. This year's field marks the first time since 1957 that no teams returned to Omaha from the previous year's CWS. Six different conferences are represented by eight different teams. Read all of Leif's coverage from Omaha at www.wo…

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No Teams Returning to Omaha For the 2025 College World Series 42:05

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Matt and Julian discuss the 2025 College World Series and road to Omaha, MLB Draft prospects, and the latest MLB News, including Giancarlo Stanton’s rehab and Matt Chapman's injury.By World Baseball Network

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Baseball Without Borders Ep. 114 - The Premier12's Aftermath and NPB's Posted Stars with Yuri Karasawa 45:10

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Leif talks to Yuri Karasawa, who runs the X account @YakyuCosmo, to discuss the aftermath of Samurai Japan's loss in the Premier12 championship game, the NPB Players Union's attempt to lower the service time required for free agency, and the NPB stars who have been posted for MLB teams to sign this offseason. Follow Yuri on X, Instagram and YouTube…

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Baseball Without Borders Ep. 113 - The Premier12 Is Here, Managerial Moves In Mexico, and More! 1:01:53

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Leif and Matt talk about the Premier12, happenings in Winter Ball, Lorenzo Bundy resigning as manager of the Diablos Rojos del Mexico - and more! Follow Matt on Instagram @Matty_Talls and on twitter @MattTallarini7. Follow Leif on Instagram @LeifSkodnick and on twitter @LeifSkodnick. Follow World Baseball Network on Instagram @Worldbaseball_com and…

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Baseball Without Borders Ep. 112 - The Japan Series and WBSC Premier12 With Yuri Karasawa 25:03

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Leif talks to Yuri Karasawa, World Baseball Network's man in Tokyo who runs the X account @YakyuCosmo, about the recent Japan Series featuring the Fukuoka SoftBank Hawks and the Yokohama DeNA BayStars, Japan's team for the Premier12, and more! Follow Yuri on X, Instagram and YouTube @yakyucosmo to get his outstanding coverage of Japanese baseball. …

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Baseball Without Borders Ep. 111 - Well, That Fifth Inning Was Really Something... 39:19

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Leif and Matt talk about the World Series, the winter leagues, the upcoming Premier12 - and more! Follow Matt on Instagram @Matty_Talls and on twitter @MattTallarini7. Follow Leif on Instagram @LeifSkodnick and on twitter @LeifSkodnick. Follow World Baseball Network on Instagram @Worldbaseball_com and on Twitter @WorldBaseball_.…

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Baseball Without Borders Ep. 110 - Netherlands Premier 12 Pitcher Franklin Van Gurp's Long Baseball Journey 36:46

11M ago36:46

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Leif is joined by Franklin Van Gurp, a pitcher who was recently named to the Netherlands roster for the 2024 WBSC Premier12. Born in St. Maarten, Van Gurp's baseball journey has taken him all over the Caribbean, Europe, and Asia. Follow Franklin Van Gurp on Instagram: @Mr.vangurp Follow Leif on Instagram @LeifSkodnick and on twitter @LeifSkodnick. …

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Baseball Without Borders Ep. 109 - Brandon Steiner on the 2024 World Series, Plus More On Winter Ball 1:11:12

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Leif interviews Brandon Steiner, founder of CollectibleXchange and Star Stock, on the collectibles market, the star power of the New York Yankees and Los Angeles Dodgers, and the upcoming World Series. Then Leif and Matt discuss the great Fernando Valenzuela, the World Series, what's happening in winter ball - and more! Check out CollectibleXchange…

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Baseball Without Borders Ep. 108 - Did Jhonkensy Noel's Homer Land Yet? 56:01

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Leif and Matt talk about the young seasons LIDOM, LAMP, the LVBP, what's going on with the Titanes del Caribe series in New York, the LCS's - and more! Follow Matt on Instagram @Matty_Talls and on twitter @MattTallarini7. Follow Leif on Instagram @LeifSkodnick and on twitter @LeifSkodnick. Follow World Baseball Network on Instagram @Worldbaseball_c…

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Baseball Without Borders Ep. 107 - Winter Baseball Already? 29:48

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Leif and Matt talk about the start of the winter league seasons, the MLB Playoffs, and playoffs in Japan and South Korea - and more! Follow Matt on Instagram @Matty_Talls and on twitter @MattTallarini7. Follow Leif on Instagram @LeifSkodnick and on twitter @LeifSkodnick. Follow World Baseball Network on Instagram @Worldbaseball_com and on Twitter @…

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Baseball Without Borders Ep. 106 - Playoffs, Pitchers, and Pete Rose 56:45

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Leif and Matt talk about Tomoyuki Sugano leaving the Yomiuri Giants for MLB, Terry Francona to manage in Cincinnati, the deaths of Ozzie Virgil Sr. and Pete Rose - and more! Follow Matt on Instagram @Matty_Talls and on twitter @MattTallarini7. Follow Leif on Instagram @LeifSkodnick and on twitter @LeifSkodnick. Follow World Baseball Network on Inst…

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Baseball Without Borders Ep. 105 - A Farewell to Oakland 44:55

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Matt and Leif discuss Hurricane Helene and its effect on the final weekend of the MLB regular season, a notable winter ball cancellation, the Triple-A National Championship Game, and the final game in Oakland. Click here to listen to the Baseball Without Borders podcast on Apple Podcasts! Follow Matt on Instagram @Matty_Talls and on twitter @MattTa…

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Baseball Without Borders Ep. 104 - Ohtani's Big Night 45:48

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Matt and Leif discuss Shohei Ohtani's big night in Miami, the start of winter league camps, the Premier12 - and more! Click here to listen to the Baseball Without Borders podcast on Apple Podcasts! Follow Matt on Instagram @Matty_Talls and on twitter @MattTallarini7.By World Baseball Network

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Baseball Without Borders Ep. 103 - Is Juan Soto the $500 Million Man? 45:30

1y ago45:30

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Matt and Leif discuss Juan Soto's potential free agency haul, the ed of the LMB's Serie del Rey, the potential Rookies of the Year - and more! Click here to listen to the Baseball Without Borders podcast on Apple Podcasts! Follow Matt on Instagram @Matty_Talls and on twitter @MattTallarini7.By World Baseball Network

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Baseball Without Borders Ep. 102 - The Serie del Rey & A Combined No-Hitter at Wrigley 28:18

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Matt and Leif discuss the start of the LMB's Serie del Rey, the Cubs combined no-hitter at Wrigley Field - and more! Click here to listen to the Baseball Without Borders podcast on Apple Podcasts! Follow Matt on Instagram @Matty_Talls and on twitter @MattTallarini7.By World Baseball Network

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Baseball Without Borders 101 - Will the Guerreros Knock Off Baseball's Best Team? 48:07

1y ago48:07

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Matt and Leif discuss the LMB Playoffs, the LIDOM All-Star Game - and more! Click here to listen to the Baseball Without Borders podcast on Apple Podcasts! Follow Matt on Instagram @Matty_Talls and on twitter @MattTallarini7.By World Baseball Network

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Baseball Without Borders 100 - Sasaki, Sacramento, and the Playoffs in Mexico 48:41

1y ago48:41

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Matt and Leif discuss Rhett Lowder's promotion to Triple-A, the LMB Playoffs, Roki Sasaki's return to the mound, the Latin players leading MLB, the Oakland A's impending move - and more! Click here to listen to the Baseball Without Borders podcast on Apple Podcasts! Follow Matt on Instagram @Matty_Talls and on twitter @MattTallarini7. Follow Leif o…

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Baseball Without Borders Ep. 99 - Six Innings For Starters In MLB? 26:43

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Matt and Julian discuss Roki Sasaki's injury, MLB's visit to Bristol Motor Speedway Next Year, the Little League Classic, the proposed six-Inning limit for starting pitchers in MLB - and more! Click here to listen to the Baseball Without Borders podcast on Apple Podcasts! Follow Matt on Instagram @Matty_Talls and on twitter @MattTallarini7. Follow …

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Baseball Without Borders Ep. 98 - The Venezuelan Elections & Beisbol - With Daniel Alvarez-Montes 36:13

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Leif is joined by Daniel Alvarez-Montes of El ExtraBase to discuss the 2024 Venezuelan presidential election, the reaction to it across Venezuela and in baseball, and its effect on players in both Major League Baseball and the Liga Venezolana Beisbol Profesional. Follow Daniel on X @DanielAlvarezEE and El ExtraBase at @ElExtraBase. Follow Leif on I…

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Baseball Without Borders Rp. 97 - Baseball United Announces Three Events 31:35

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Matt and Julian discuss the 2025 Caribbean Series, the WBSC Premier12 - and more! Click here to listen to the Baseball Without Borders podcast on Apple Podcasts! Follow Matt on Instagram @Matty_Talls and on twitter @MattTallarini7. Follow Julian on twitter @JulianGuilarte1. Follow World Baseball Network on Instagram @Worldbaseball_com and on Twitte…

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Baseball Without Borders Ep. 96 - It's Not Winter, But The Caribbean Series Schedule Is Out! 41:46

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Matt and Leif discuss the 2025 Caribbean Series, the WBSC Premier12 - and more! Click here to listen to the Baseball Without Borders podcast on Apple Podcasts! Follow Matt on Instagram @Matty_Talls and on twitter @MattTallarini7. Follow Leif on Instagram @LeifSkodnick and on twitter @LeifSkodnick. Follow World Baseball Network on Instagram @Worldba…

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Baseball Without Borders Ep. 95 - Guardians Take Travis Bazzana At No. 1, And Haarlem Honkbalweek is Honkin' 43:42

1y ago43:42

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Matt and Leif discuss the MLB draft, Haarlem Honkbalweek - and more! Click here to listen to the Baseball Without Borders podcast on Apple Podcasts! Follow Matt on Instagram @Matty_Talls and on twitter @MattTallarini7. Follow Leif on Instagram @LeifSkodnick and on twitter @LeifSkodnick. Follow World Baseball Network on Instagram @Worldbaseball_com …

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Baseball Without Borders Ep. 94 - Will Trevor Bauer Play Winter Ball? 56:50

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Matt and Leif discuss Trevor Bauer's selection in the Liga ARCO Mexicana del Pacifico draft, Haarlem Honkbalweek - and more! Click here to listen to the Baseball Without Borders podcast on Apple Podcasts! Follow Matt on Instagram @Matty_Talls and on twitter @MattTallarini7. Follow Leif on Instagram @LeifSkodnick and on twitter @LeifSkodnick. Follow…

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Baseball Without Borders Ep. 93 - Futures Trading: Prospects, Tournaments, and Expansion Teams 47:37

1y ago47:37

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Matt and Leif discuss the 2024 All-Star Futures Game, Haarlem Honkbalweek, a possible expansion team in the Liga ARCO Mexicana del Pacifico - and more! Click here to listen to the Baseball Without Borders podcast on Apple Podcasts! Follow Matt on Instagram @Matty_Talls and on twitter @MattTallarini7. Follow Leif on Instagram @LeifSkodnick and on tw…

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Baseball Without Borders Ep. 92 - Everything's Bigger In Texas, Including The Poaching Of Coaches 47:52

1y ago47:52

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Matt and Leif discuss the 2024 College World Series, the 2025 Caribbean Series, and more! Click here to listen to the Baseball Without Borders podcast on Apple Podcasts! Follow Matt on Instagram @Matty_Talls and on twitter @MattTallarini7. Follow Leif on Instagram @LeifSkodnick and on twitter @LeifSkodnick. Follow World Baseball Network on Instagra…

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Baseball Without Borders Ep. 91 - T For Texas A&M, T For Tennessee 45:10

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Matt and Leif discuss the 2024 College World Series, a unique announcement for the Caribbean Series, and more! Click here to listen to the Baseball Without Borders podcast on Apple Podcasts! Follow Matt on Instagram @Matty_Talls and on twitter @MattTallarini7. Follow Leif on Instagram @LeifSkodnick and on twitter @LeifSkodnick. Follow World Basebal…

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Baseball Without Borders Ep. 90 - Omaha! OMAHA! 46:14

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Matt and Leif discuss the 2024 College World Series, Rintaro Sasaki, Roki Sasaki, and more! Click here to listen to the Baseball Without Borders podcast on Apple Podcasts! Follow Matt on Instagram @Matty_Talls and on twitter @MattTallarini7. Follow Leif on Instagram @LeifSkodnick and on twitter @LeifSkodnick. Follow World Baseball Network on Instag…

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Baseball Without Borders Ep. 89 - Back to Caracas, Rickwood, and Omaha 49:16

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Matt and Leif discuss the 2026 Caribbean Series going back to Caracas, Venezuela, the upcoming MLB game at Rickwood Field, and more! Click here to listen to the Baseball Without Borders podcast on Apple Podcasts! Follow Matt on Instagram @Matty_Talls and on twitter @MattTallarini7. Follow Leif on Instagram @LeifSkodnick and on twitter @LeifSkodnick…

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Baseball Without Borders Ep. 88 - Statistically Speaking, The Negro Leagues Get Their Due 36:22

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Matt and Leif discuss the Negro Leagues' statistics being added to the official MLB statistics, the Premier12, the NCAA Division I Tournament, and more! Click here to listen to the Baseball Without Borders podcast on Apple Podcasts! Follow Matt on Instagram @Matty_Talls and on twitter @MattTallarini7. Follow Leif on Instagram @LeifSkodnick and on t…

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Baseball Without Borders Ep. 87 - A Look Ahead to the Premier12 and College Conference Tournaments 49:22

1+ y ago49:22

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Matt and Leif discuss the Premier12, upcoming conference tournaments in college baseball, and more! Click here to listen to the Baseball Without Borders podcast on Apple Podcasts! Follow Matt on Instagram @Matty_Talls and on twitter @MattTallarini7. Follow Leif on Instagram @LeifSkodnick and on twitter @LeifSkodnick. Follow World Baseball Network o…

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Baseball Without Borders Ep. 86 - Ippei Will Plead Guilty 38:09

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Matt and Leif discuss Wifrin Obispo's suspension from the Liga Mexicana de Beisbol, Ippei Mizuhara reportedly pleading guilty, the posisble return of the Titanes del Caribe series, and more! Click here to listen to the Baseball Without Borders podcast on Apple Podcasts! Follow Matt on Instagram @Matty_Talls and on twitter @MattTallarini7. Follow Le…

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Baseball Without Borders Ep. 85 - Winter Ball Talk Already? 41:43

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Matt and Leif discuss some recent winter ball announcements, Shota Imanaga's success in Major League Baseball, and more! Click here to listen to the Baseball Without Borders podcast on Apple Podcasts! Follow Matt on Instagram @Matty_Talls and on twitter @MattTallarini7. Follow Leif on Instagram @LeifSkodnick and on twitter @LeifSkodnick. Follow Wor…

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Baseball Without Borders Ep. 84 - Live From Tokyo With Yakyu Cosmopolitan 28:58

1+ y ago28:58

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Leif talks to Yuri Karasawa, who runs the X account @YakyuCosmo, about the investigation into Shohei Ohtani and Ippei Mizuhara, and the start of the 2024 season in Nippon Professional Baseball. Follow Yuri on X, Instagram and YouTube @yakyucosmo to get his outstanding coverage of Japanese baseball. Click here to listen to the Baseball Without Borde…

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Baseball Without Borders Ep. 83 - Oh no, Ohtani! Plus: BWB Book Club With Gary Sarnoff 49:12

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Matt, and Leif talk about the investigation into Shohei Ohtani and Ippei Mizuhara, and other topics related to the start of the 2024 season. Plus, Leif talks to author Gary Sarnoff about his new book Team of Destiny - Walter Johnson, Clark Griffith, Bucky Harris and the 1924 Washington Senators. You can pick up Gary's book via Amazon by clicking he…

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Baseball Without Borders Ep. 82 - Baseball Isn't Lost In Translation 40:55

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Matt, and Leif talk about the 2024 CARNEXT Samurai Japan Series, MLB opening the season in Seoul - and more! Click here to listen to the Baseball Without Borders podcast on Apple Podcasts! Follow Matt on Instagram @Matty_Talls and on twitter @MattTallarini7. Follow Leif on Instagram @LeifSkodnick and on twitter @LeifSkodnick. Follow World Baseball …

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Baseball Without Borders Ep. 81 - More Baseball Isn't Going to Hurt Anyone 44:57

1+ y ago44:57

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Matt, and Leif talk about the 2024 Caribbean Series in Miami, the start of spring training in MLB, some new managing jobs for Jose Offerman - and more! Click here to listen to the Baseball Without Borders podcast on Apple Podcasts! Follow Matt on Instagram @Matty_Talls and on twitter @MattTallarini7. Follow Leif on Instagram @LeifSkodnick and on tw…

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Baseball Without Borders Ep. 80 - A Shot of Padron No-Hits Different 21:39

1+ y ago21:39

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Matt, Leif, and Conor talk about Angel Padron's no-hitter at the 2024 Caribbean Series in Miami, give their predictions for the semifinals - and more! Click here to listen to the Baseball Without Borders podcast on Apple Podcasts! Follow Matt on Instagram @Matty_Talls and on twitter @MattTallarini7. Follow Leif on Instagram @LeifSkodnick and on twi…

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Baseball Without Borders Ep. 79 - We're Ready For The Caribbean Series 28:49

1+ y ago28:49

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Matt and Leif talk about the 2024 Caribbean Series in Miami - and more! Click here to listen to the Baseball Without Borders podcast on Apple Podcasts! Follow Matt on Instagram @Matty_Talls and on twitter @MattTallarini7. Follow Leif on Instagram @LeifSkodnick and on twitter @LeifSkodnick. Follow World Baseball Network on Instagram @Worldbaseball_c…

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Baseball Without Borders Ep. 78 - Leones and Tigres and Tiburones - Oh My! 38:25

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Matt and Leif talk about the winter league championship series in Puerto Rico, the Dominican Republic, Venezuela - and more! Click here to listen to the Baseball Without Borders podcast on Apple Podcasts! Follow Matt on Instagram @Matty_Talls and on twitter @MattTallarini7. Follow Leif on Instagram @LeifSkodnick and on twitter @LeifSkodnick. Follow…

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BWB 77 - The Winter League Playoffs Are On and the Caribbean Series Draws Nearer 31:22

1+ y ago31:22

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Matt and Julian talk about the MLB offseason, the year to come in baseball in the U.S. and abroad - and more! Click here to listen to the Baseball Without Borders podcast on Apple Podcasts! Follow Matt on Instagram @Matty_Talls and on twitter @MattTallarini7. Follow World Baseball Network on Instagram @Worldbaseball_com and on Twitter @WorldBasebal…

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Baseball Without Borders Ep. 76 - Back From The Holidays 27:55

1+ y ago27:55

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Matt and Julian talk about the MLB offseason, the year to come in baseball in the U.S. and abroad - and more! Click here to listen to the Baseball Without Borders podcast on Apple Podcasts! Follow Matt on Instagram @Matty_Talls and on twitter @MattTallarini7. Follow World Baseball Network on Instagram @Worldbaseball_com and on Twitter @WorldBasebal…

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Baseball Without Borders Ep. 75 - Benji Gil Hopes To Turn Around Charros de Jalisco 37:31

2y ago37:31

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Matt and Leif talk about Baseball United's showcase, Benji Gil managing the Charros de Jalisco in LAMP, players being posted for MLB clubs to sign - and more! Click here to listen to the Baseball Without Borders podcast on Apple Podcasts! Follow Matt on Instagram @Matty_Talls and on twitter @MattTallarini7. Follow Leif on Instagram @LeifSkodnick an…

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Baseball Without Borders Ep. 74 - So We're Not Going to Paris? 29:33

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Matt and Leif talk about MLB dropping plans to have regular season games in Paris, managerial changes in Anzoategui, Baseball United's upcoming showcase games - and more! Click here to listen to the Baseball Without Borders podcast on Apple Podcasts! Follow Matt on Instagram @Matty_Talls and on twitter @MattTallarini7. Follow Leif on Instagram @Lei…

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Baseball Without Borders Ep. 73 - The Liga Mexicana de Beisbol Expands 37:47

2y ago37:47

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Matt and Leif talk about expansion and relocation in the Liga Mexicana de Beisbol, the Titanes del Caribe Series - and more! Click here to listen to the Baseball Without Borders podcast on Apple Podcasts! Follow Matt on Instagram @Matty_Talls and on twitter @MattTallarini7. Follow Leif on Instagram @LeifSkodnick and on twitter @LeifSkodnick. Follow…

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Baseball Without Borders Ep. 72 - Tony Pena Esta El Gerente de Las Aguilas 27:55

2y ago27:55

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Matt and Leif talk about managerial changes in MLB and LIDOM, the NPB Playoffs - and more! Click here to listen to the Baseball Without Borders podcast on Apple Podcasts! Follow Matt on Instagram @Matty_Talls and on twitter @MattTallarini7. Follow Leif on Instagram @LeifSkodnick and on twitter @LeifSkodnick. Follow World Baseball Network on Instagr…

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Baseball Without Borders Ep. 71 - The World Series, The Japan Series, and The Pan American Games 34:22

2y ago34:22

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Matt and Leif talk about the Pan American Games, the World Series, the Japan Series - and more! Click here to listen to the Baseball Without Borders podcast on Apple Podcasts! Follow Matt on Instagram @Matty_Talls and on twitter @MattTallarini7. Follow Leif on Instagram @LeifSkodnick and on twitter @LeifSkodnick. Follow World Baseball Network on In…