Baseball Expats

Rolsey and Eric are on opposite sides of the planet — and brainwaves — this week, as Rolsey checks in still glowing from his pilgrimage to Busch Stadium. Then the boys dive into a chaotic hypothetical: what happens when the early 2000s AL East goes head-to-head with the current NL West? The winner might surprise you. They also debate whether Dodgers vs. Padres is officially the rivalry in baseball...

With Rolsey stateside on holiday (we’ll try to catch him later this week, mid-pilgrimage to St. Louis), Spoon and Eric break down the first bomb of trade season — Rafael Devers is a Giant. Shohei Ohtani returns to the mound, and the Jays vs. D-Backs series is quietly one of the juiciest matchups of the week. The also boys chat about just how clogged the NL Wild Card race is. Who’s going to buy? Wh...

D-Backs Déjà Vu, White Sox Ownership & The Roman Empire With Eric off on assignment  at the Australian Little League Championships, it's just Spoon and Rolsey holding down the fort. The boys chat about Rolsey’s looming U.S. holiday (will he finally see a Cardinals win in person?), the Diamondbacks' emotional rollercoaster of a season, and the confusing-but-maybe-good news around the...

It’s a two-man weave this weekend with Spoon and Eric holding it down while Rolsey is off the grid. Spoon’s riding the D-Backs emotional roller coaster (again), Eric is quietly horrified that Rockies–Marlins is even on the TV, and we try to figure out what exactly happened to Jesús Luzardo. The Cubs are hitting a critical stretch, the Destiny Draft leaderboard gets an update, and somehow, we manag...

Spoon is spiralling, Eric is flying, and Rolsey’s basically on a beach already. The boys reconvene to unpack the last week of baseball — from the Diamondbacks’ bullpen disasterclass to the Blue Jays' mini heater. We go around the horn with some of our favourite (and least favourite) storylines of the week, then debut a new segment: Hall of Good, celebrating the legends who were never great, b...

We’re joined by our good mate Tyler Maun — co-host of The Show Before the Show podcast and international baseball broadcaster for events around the world — for a deeply therapeutic chat about the Colorado Rockies. We unpack what’s gone wrong (again), what could actually fix it, and whether there’s any light at the end of the purple tunnel. Plus, we dive into the state of Minor League Baseball in 2...

All three boys are back in the booth and the emotional spectrum is… wide. Rolsey’s flying high after the Cardinals sweep the D-Backs and wants to know just how youngry Spoon is feeling. (Answer: not very.) Meanwhile, Spoon and Eric are in full vibes-crash mode after a rough week for their squads. Eric brings some deeply weird stats to the table, we break down Francisco Lindor’s in-game interview w...

With Eric buried under life (not snow), Rolsey and Spoon hold down the fort. The boys go head-to-head with their squads as the Cardinals and D-Backs face off at Busch, Spoon gives an update on who's leading the Destiny Draft (spoiler: it’s not looking good for everyone), and we roll into the plays for the weekend ahead. 👉 Follow us on IG and X @spoondoesbaseball and @baseballexpats 🎥 Full e...

Eric joins from a log cabin he panic-booked four hours before the show to bury his head in the snow after the Leafs’ latest game seven heartbreak. The boys recount their most painful sports moments (warning: some scars never heal). Then we lift the mood with our first ever Destiny Draft — Spoon rips two fresh packs of baseball cards, and we each pick a fantasy team to ride with for the week ahead....

Eric’s spiraling because the Maple Leafs are one game from golf season, Spoon’s suspiciously calm, and Rolsey’s mic sounds like it was recorded in a broom closet — but we press on. This week’s Weekend Pickoff covers: the rules of our upcoming Baseball Card Draft Destiny (yes, it’s unhinged), Eric’s frozen Toronto sports soul, Spoon’s rare moment of peace, and best bets for the weekend. Ignore the...

We sat down with MLB Pipeline’s Jonathan Mayo — draft guru, prospect whisperer, and (probably) way too knowledgeable about 19-year-olds who rake — to break down the pointy end of the college baseball season. Who should casual fans actually be watching? Which future big-leaguers are lighting it up? And yes, we squeezed in a very biased Brent Iredale + Arkansas Razorbacks question because we’re prof...

The gang’s all here and things get weird fast. Rolsey celebrates the Cardinals’ 8-game win streak, prompting Eric to ask the kind of theological baseball question that only this show would entertain. From there, we hit some of the biggest stories in the league — the managerial axe swinging, the growing Paul Skenes debate, and why on earth are we talking about the Royals? Spoon pulls back the curta...

It’s a weekend avalanche — literally. In this edition of The Weekend Pickoff, we start with a debate: Is Francisco Lindor already a Hall of Famer? Eric makes his case, then unexpectedly professes a deep love for Nomar Garciaparra and defends batting average like it’s 2003. Then it’s onto the picks, where Eric drops FOUR avalanche plays for the weekend, and Spoon rounds it out with his best for Sat...

In this first edition of our Expat Chat series, we catch up with Aussie pitcher Coen Wynne, who recently got the call-up to the LG Twins in Korea’s KBO League. Coen shares what it’s really like playing baseball in Korea — from wild fan atmospheres to Spring Training culture shocks — and takes us through his whirlwind journey from Sydney to Seoul. We dig into: Life and baseball in Korea How his KBO...

With Rolsey away this week, Eric takes the mic and takes aim — then guides you through the wild world of Korean baseball. Spoon jumps in with his totally blind KBO postseason predictions, delivers his Good, Bad & Ugly of the week, and the boys agree: somehow, A’s vs Mariners is unmissable viewing. Baseball gets weird, and we’re here for it.

With Eric off in Tasmania on mum-duty, Rolsey and Spoon take the reins once again. The boys dive into Bobby Witt Jr.’s scorching hit streak and debate whether it’s time to put DiMaggio on notice. Spoon makes the case for the Jesus Lizard as a legit Cy Young contender and manages to ruffle the feathers of a dozen fanbases at once. He then delivers his best bets for the weekend—including one involvi...

After a short break, Rolsey and Eric are back and fired up! The boys chat about the growing buzz around women’s baseball and tease a huge guest lined up for next week’s show. Eric explains why the 2025 season might already be over for most teams, and they debate which current playoff contender is most likely to fall out. Later, Spoon joins the party to run through his Good, Bad and Ugly from the E...

With Eric still on assignment at the Australian Women’s Championships, Rolsey and Spoon hold down the fort and take stock of the red-hot West Coast squads lighting it up early. The boys go deep on the NL and AL Cy Young races so far, recap Spoon’s sizzling week, and lay down a pick for each day of the Easter long weekend. A little analysis, a little chaos—just the way we like it. Happy Easter, leg...

With Eric off covering the Aussie women’s championship, Rolsey takes the reins and dives into the newly released WBC pools — including who he thinks is in the real group of death. Spoon then joins to revisit some of his preseason picks, share his early reads with a Good, Bad & Ugly from the first few weeks of the season, and preview some series to watch as April rolls on.

This week on The Weekend Pickoff, Rolsey, Eric, and Spoon recap a big week in baseball and unpack Eric’s Avalanche… which turned out to be more of a light dusting. Spoon questions whether Eric’s health insurance covers the weight he’s had to carry so far, while Rolsey makes a ‘Zebras in America’ reference. The boys dish out their picks for the weekend ahead, and Spoon tries to find the silver lini...

We’re back with a jam-packed ep! Eric reacts to Vladdy Jr. finally getting the bag, we break down a few wild storylines from the week that was, and then Yuri Karasawa — aka the Yakyu Cosmopolitan — joins us to take a thoughtful deep dive into the beauty, pride, and quirks of Japanese baseball. Later, Spoon hops on with his takeaways and picks, Rolsey gets bumped to the tipping front office, and Er...

This week on The Weekend Pickoff, we dive into the controversy surrounding Eric’s Avalanche, break down whether the Dodgers actually broke our hearts, and look ahead to the biggest matchups of the weekend. Plus, what we’re most excited to watch and a fresh batch of picks for the upcoming series

Opening weekend is in the books, and Andrew & Eric break it all down! We talk about MLB’s broadcast nightmare turned blessing-in-disguise, the Yankees’ futuristic bat prototypes, some wild early-season stats, and check in on our friendly wager (spoiler: the Cardinals had a weekend). Then, Spoon joins us with his Good, Bad, and Ugly from the weekend. Buckle up—baseball is back in full swing!

Our first Thursday show is here! Spoon joins us to break down Opening Day, where we’ll be watching from, and what makes it the best day of the year. Plus, a few final predictions before the first pitch. Happy Opening Day, everyone!

With MLB Opening Day just days away, Eric and Rolsey break down each division and give their picks for who finishes on top (and bottom) in 2025. Spoon drops by for a few more season predictions, and things get interesting when Eric and Rolsey put their teams (and their stomachs) on the line in a friendly wager featuring Toronto and St. Louis delicacies. Plus, a heads-up: our new Weekend Show launc...