Baseball Expats

With Rolsey away on U-18 World Cup duties, it’s just Eric and Spoon holding down the fort. The boys look ahead to a massive weekend in sports, highlight some of the best matchups on the MLB slate, and dig into a few rivalries worth circling. Eric also brings a few insights straight from the U-18 Baseball World Cup, before the guys update the Destiny Draft standings and lock in their best plays for...

The boys are battling this week after a heavy weekend — Eric’s still shaking off the hockey afterparty in Melbourne, Rolsey’s packing for Okinawa, and somehow Spoon is the freshest of the bunch. They run through the all-time single-season home run leaders by position (with a random Will Ferrell detour), then dive into the final Destiny Draft of the year — where, trust us, pitching depth is scarce....

Rolsey and Eric return for a full Group B preview, with Tyler Maun back on the mic to compare this group to Group A and dig into whether the United States can bounce back from their disappointing finish two years ago. There’s also plenty of intrigue around a new-look Chinese Taipei squad, and which dark horses could shake things up. Then, Australia manager Jason Pospishil joins the show to share w...

Andrew Reynolds and Eric Balnar kick off the U-18 Baseball World Cup coverage with a deep dive into Group A . They’re joined by international baseball commentator Tyler Maun and reporter Jeff Duda to break down all the storylines: can host nation Japan repeat as world champions, and which teams in this group could play spoiler as potential sleepers? Get set for everything you need to know before f...

The boys are back and battling—Rolsey’s fighting off allergies, Spoon’s recovering from a fantasy football draft hangover, and everyone shares their first true sports heartbreak. From there, it’s a whirlwind around the latest MLB storylines before diving into last week’s Destiny Draft results. Spoon unveils another wild theme team (spoiler: probably a 100-win squad), Eric and Spoon drop their best...

It’s a two-man booth this week with Rolsey and Spoon live while Eric dials in from his weekend escape. The boys recap the Destiny Draft, where Eric is closing fast on Spoon, then dive into the latest chatter around MLB expansion and realignment. Spoon tosses out a Coors Field postseason idea that leaves everyone scratching their heads before we lock in Eric and Spoon’s best plays for the weekend —...

Rolsey, Eric and Spoon are back to break down a huge weekend in MLB — the Dodgers sweep the Padres, the Cardinals and DBacks get their season obituaries, and Josh Hader’s shoulder injury looms large in the AL West race. The boys also try to make sense of the Brewers’ absurd season before cracking open some fresh Topps packs for the third Destiny Draft of the year. Eric and Spoon then drop their be...

Eric, Rolsey, and Spoon are finally all back together for a jam-packed Weekend Pickoff . The boys kick things off with the Dodgers’ late-season meltdown and the only two divisional races that still look competitive. Spoon reveals he’s DFA’d a recent love interest, Eric’s queries his Sports Misery Score, and the crew lock in their best bets for the weekend. We wrap with a brand new segment you won’...

The boys are finally all back together! Rolsey laments being kicked out of the Doha airport lounge, Eric reveals one of his top tricks for dodging Adelaide public transport fares, and the crew dives into the last week of MLB action. Rolsey makes the surprising case that Paul Skenes is underrated , and the gang builds another “theme team” — one that might secretly have MLB’s best record (though the...

With Rolsey stuck in Hervey Bay battling the internet, Spoon and Eric hold down the fort. The boys break down a wild week in MLB, including Aaron Judge and Cal Raleigh’s post-All-Star slump and how it could shake up the AL MVP race. Then it’s time for their best weekend picks, as Eric—free from work commitments—settles in for a weekend of pure baseball indulgence.

No midsummer blues here—Spoon and Eric are riding the heater as they break down Spoon's red-hot tipping streak and a lively week around the MLB. The boys chat recent trends, surging teams in the Wild Card hunt, and give their take on MLB’s growing obsession with quirky game locations—like the recent Speedway Classic. Plus, their best plays for the week ahead. If you're chasing value, Spoon...

Rolsey and Eric return for a full tournament recap of the WBSC U-12 Baseball World Cup—breaking down every twist from the Super Round to Championship Sunday. They run through key results, standout performances, the All-World Team and MVP, and share their biggest takeaways from an unforgettable week in Tainan. Plus, the boys look ahead to the next big one: the U-18 Baseball World Cup in Okinawa, ju...

Spoon and Eric break down the biggest moves from the trade deadline and what they mean for the stretch run. Who’s a legit contender now? Then they dive into the shifting World Series betting markets, highlight a few sneaky futures plays, and wrap it all up with their best picks for the weekend ahead.

Rolsey and Eric are back with a full recap of the WBSC U-12 Baseball World Cup opening round—who surprised, who delivered, and what we learned from every team heading into the Super Round. They share their most memorable games, standout players, and break down a few Super Round scenarios to keep an eye on. We’ll be back with a full tournament wrap after Championship Sunday—but until then, soak up...

With Rolsey off covering the U-12 World Cup, Spoon and Eric hold it down in a short, sharp ep. The boys revisit the playoff value they spotted early on in the Reds and Rangers—both teams are heating up—and drop their top picks for the week ahead. Don’t miss the special U-12 World Cup episode with Rolsey and Eric, and stay tuned for more tournament content coming your way this week!

In this special episode, Rolsey and Eric dive into the WBSC U-12 Baseball World Cup. They break down the tournament format, spotlight the top contenders, and explore why 2025 might finally be the year someone breaks the U.S.–Chinese Taipei stronghold on the title. With the Super Round fast approaching and Championship Sunday just a week away, the boys will be bringing you updates all tournament lo...

Eric and Spoon dig into the growing Blue Jays hype and why the betting value’s still alive north of the border. Then it’s onto their best picks for the weekend slate.

Rolsey checks in en route to the U12 Baseball World Cup, just in time to unpack the fallout from the Cardinals–DBacks series over the weekend. Eric’s buying heavy on the Blue Jays, the boys weigh up some trade deadline scenarios, and the Rangers bandwagon is still rolling strong. Then Spoon delivers another novelty team that might just outdo his last one.

Eric and Spoon are steering the ship this as they break down which teams outside the current playoff picture are most likely to crash the party. Then it’s time for their best bets. Rolsey’s still off globe-trotting but will be back next week from yet another far-flung corner of the world.

Rolsey checks in from Mayo via Portrush after hitting the British Open practice round, and he’s got stories. The boys break down the bizarre state of the St. Louis Cardinals—are they rebuilding or just stuck? Eric floats a few spicy hypotheticals before the lads dive into MLB Draft surprises, a few international headlines, and somehow end up revisiting Doug Flutie’s acting career and the early-200...

Spoon and Eric dive into the Dodgers' unexpected losing streak, the Yankees' surprising wins, and some underdog picks for the weekend.

It’s an international edition of the pod as Rolsey joins Eric live and outdoors from Ireland . The boys chat through some wild MLB trends and figures, then jump across the globe to Prague Baseball Week , how Aussie players are faring in the KBO , and the newly announced trial dates for the Women’s Professional League . Then Spoon tags in to bring the heat — running through his best picks with Eric...

Spoon and Eric hold it down while Rolsey explores NYC, diving into some spicy midseason futures talk . Who are the dark horse picks for MLB awards down the stretch? Plus, their best bets for the weekend ahead.

With Rolsey off chasing 4th of July fireworks and a Subway Series in New York, and Eric somewhere deep in Canada Day celebrations, it’s up to Spoon — the ultimate glue guy — to keep the pod alive . He delivers this week’s Good, Bad & Ugly , recaps some weekend chaos, and throws down his early-week picks. We’ll be back together soon — maybe even with some live updates from Citi Field. 👉 Follow...

With Rolsey still on holiday and Eric and Spoon flying solo (literally and figuratively), the boys are recording separately — but that doesn’t stop them from diving into their best plays for the weekend . We’ll be back together Monday. Probably. 👉 Follow us on IG and X @spoondoesbaseball and @baseballexpats 🎥 Full episodes + interviews on YouTube — Baseball Expats Podcast