Leif Skodnick

Baseball Without Borders

Sports EN ↓ 128 episodes

Baseball Without Borders, a production of the World Baseball Network, covers international baseball for the English-speaking world.

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Leif Skodnick

Episodes

Baseball Without Borders Ep. 29 - Scherzer's Suspicious Sticky Stuff 20.04.2023 25:18

Matt and Leif tdsicuss Max Scherzer's sticky situation, the Oakland A's buying property in Vegas, new rules being tested in the Atlantic League, 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 Netw...

Baseball Without Borders Ep. 28 - Baty and the Mets 17.04.2023 26:07

Matt and Leif take note a historic anniversary, take a look around the minor leagues, examine the biggest pitching matchup you didn't hear about last weekend, and break down Brett Baty finally being called up to the Mets - and other topics! Click here to listen to the Baseball Without Borders podcast on Apple Podcasts! Follow Matt on Instagram @Matty_Talls and on twitter @MattTallarini7. Follow L...

Baseball Without Borders Ep. 27 - Max Muncy the Giant Killer! 13.04.2023 22:25

Matt and Leif take a look back at the the hot start the Rays have had this season, the celebration of Jackie Robinson Day, Jordan Walker's hit streak, and Max Muncy's 11-RBI series against the Giants - and other topics! 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...

Baseball Without Borders Ep. 26 - Break Up the Rays? 13.04.2023 20:43

Matt and Leif take a look back at the the hot start the Rays have had this season, and other topics! 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 and on Twitter @Wo...

Baseball Without Borders Ep. 25 - Happy Opening Day! 30.03.2023 29:01

Matt and Leif take a look back at the first game of the Nippon Professional Baseball season, examine the Yankees and Mets as the Major League Baseball season starts in the U.S., and discuss the new rules in MLB. 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...

Baseball Without Borders Ep. 24 - Let's Remember Some Free Agent Pitchers! 27.03.2023 39:19

With Opening Day looming, Matt and Leif take a look back at the World Baseball Classic, review a few prospects who made the Major League roster out of camp - and one who didn't - as well as free agent relievers and starters Leif expects to say back in the Majors this year. Click here to listen to the Baseball Without Borders podcast on Apple Podcasts! Follow Matt on Instagram @Matty_Talls and on t...

Baseball Without Borders Ep. 23 - On to the World Baseball Classic Final! 21.03.2023 17:37

From a Miami hotel room, Matt and Leif recap Japan's dramatic win against Mexico and preview the final between the USA and Japan! 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...

Baseball Without Borders Ep. 22 - Patria y Vida en Miami 20.03.2023 21:19

From a Miami hotel room, Matt and Leif talk about Team USA's drubbing of Cuba in the semifinals of the World Baseball Classic, the second semifinal between Mexico and Japan, and the defection of Cuba bullpen catcher Ivan Prieto - and more! Click here to listen to the Baseball Without Borders podcast on Apple Podcasts! Read our baseball journalism at www.worldbaseball.com. Follow Matt on Instagram...

Baseball Without Borders Ep. 20 - Puerto Rico's Out & Team USA Faces Venezuela 18.03.2023 18:38

From a Miami hotel room, Matt and Leif Mexico's 5-4 win against Puerto Rico, the coming quarterfinal between the USA and 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 World Baseball Network on Instag...

Ep. 19 - Diaz Has Surgery; Puerto Rico and Mexico Square Off in WBC Quarterfinals 17.03.2023 21:59

From a Miami hotel room, Matt and Leif discuss the reaction to the freak injury to Edwin Diaz, a visit to Spring Training in West Palm Beach, the coming quarterfinals, 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. Fol...

Baseball Without Borders Ep. 18 - Puerto Rico Wins, Then Loses Edwin Diaz 16.03.2023 17:58

From a Miami hotel room, Matt and Leif discuss Puerto Rico's win over the Dominican Republic and the freak injury to Edwin Diaz, the coming quarterfinals, 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 Bas...

Baseball Without Borders Ep. 17 - Viva la Cuba en el WBC! 15.03.2023 12:50

From a Miami hotel room, Matt and Leif Cuba's impending arrival in Miami, Israel and Nicaragua's elimination in Pool D, Venezuela moving on to the quarterfinals at the World Baseball Classic, 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...

Baseball Without Borders Ep. 16 - A Perfecto For Puerto Rico! 14.03.2023 17:36

From a Miami hotel room, Matt and Leif discuss Puerto Rico's combined perfect game against Israel, Nicaragua's Duque Hebbert signing with Detroit after showing his stuff against the Domincan Republic, Great Britain beating Colombia, 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...

Baseball Without Borders Ep. 15 - I Still Have That Chant In My Head 13.03.2023 23:37

From a Miami hotel room, Matt and Leif break down the happenings in the World Baseball Classic - two mercy rule games, an Israel win, Venezuela's formidable offense, the five-way tie in Pool A, 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...

Baseball Without Borders Ep. 14 - Day One In Miami 12.03.2023 20:18

From a Miami hotel room, Matt and Leif talk about the first day of Pool D in Miami, Nicaragua falls to Puerto Rico, Venezuela beats the Dominican Republic, a potential four-way tie for second in Pool A, and more! Click here to listen to the Baseball Without Borders podcast on Apple Podcasts! Baseball season is upon us. The World Baseball Classic is five days away! Follow Matt on Instagram @Matty_T...

Baseball Without Borders Ep. 13 - Bienvenido a Miami! 11.03.2023 24:41

Matt and Leif talk the games that have been played in Pools A and B at the World Baseball Classic, the trip down to Miami, what to expect Saturday in Pools B & C, and more! Click here to listen to the Baseball Without Borders podcast on Apple Podcasts! Baseball season is upon us. The World Baseball Classic is five days away! Follow Matt on Instagram @Matty_Talls and on twitter @MattTallarini7. Fol...

Baseball Without Borders Ep. 12 - Diving Into the WBC Pools 07.03.2023 26:20

Matt and Leif talk Pools A and B at the World Baseball Classic, notable players who've pulled out of the WBC, and more! Click here to listen to the Baseball Without Borders podcast on Apple Podcasts! Baseball season is upon us. The World Baseball Classic is five days away! Follow Matt on Instagram @Matty_Talls and on twitter @MattTallarini7. Follow Leif on Instagram @LeifSkodnick and on twitter @L...

Baseball Without Borders Ep. 11 - WBC Power Rankings, Italy's Pre-WBC Workouts 02.03.2023 32:30

Matt and Leif talk about the Top 10 teams in the World Baseball Classic, what they saw at Team Italy's workouts at Notre Dame Preparatory High School in Scottsdale, Ariz., and more! Click here to listen to the Baseball Without Borders podcast on Apple Podcasts! Baseball season is upon us. The World Baseball Classic is five days away! Follow Matt on Instagram @Matty_Talls and on twitter @MattTallar...

Baseball Without Borders Ep. 10 - Mike Piazza And Team Italy Prepare for the World Baseball Classic 27.02.2023 20:44

Matt and Leif talk about Team Italy's workouts at Notre Dame Preparatory High School in Scottsdale, Ariz., two starting catchers with MLB experience drop out of the World Baseball Classic, and Leif interviews Baseball Hall of Famer and major league legend Mike Piazza, who will be managing Italy at the World Baseball Classic! Baseball season is upon us. The World Baseball Classic is less than 10 da...

Baseball Without Borders Ep. 9 - Pool A Is the Pool of Death 24.02.2023 30:03

Matt and Leif talk about Pool A at the World Baseball Classic, a little more on the Japan starting rotation at the WBC, MLB Spring Training games getting under way, MLB's new rules - and more! Baseball season is upon us. The World Baseball Classic is less than 12 days away! Follow Matt on Instagram @Matty_Talls and on twitter @MattTallarini7. Follow Leif on Instagram @LeifSkodnick and on twitter @...

Baseball Without Borders Ep. 8 - No Clayton Kershaw for Team USA 21.02.2023 25:37

Matt and Leif talk about Clayton Kershaw missing the World Baseball Classic, Marek Chlup playing for the Czech Republic, and Japan's fearsome starting rotation - and more! Baseball season is upon us. The World Baseball Classic is less than a month away! Follow Matt on Instagram @Matty_Talls and on twitter @MattTallarini7. Follow Leif on Instagram @LeifSkodnick and on twitter @LeifSkodnick. Follow...

Baseball Without Borders Ep. 7 - The Best Player From Each MLB Organization in the World Baseball Classic 16.02.2023 48:12

Matt and Leif talk the best player from each MLB organization in the World Baseball Classic - and more! Baseball season is upon us. The World Baseball Classic is 20 days away! 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 @WorldBa...

Baseball Without Borders Ep. 6 - Caribbean Series Wrap-Up 13.02.2023 31:09

Matt and Leif talk about the end of the Caribbean Series, the Central American Qualifier, pitchers and catchers reporting - and more! Baseball season is upon us. The World Baseball Classic is less than a month away! 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 @W...

Baseball Without Borders Ep. 5 - Sportswashing Venezuelan Style 09.02.2023 37:28

Leif talks about how the 2023 Caribbean Series is an attempt at sportswashing the record of Nicolas Maduro's regime in Venezuela, Matt talks about how the Adelaide Giants won the Australian Baseball League championship, and they both break down the performances of all eight teams in the Caribbean Series - and more! Follow Matt on Instagram @Matty_Talls and on twitter @MattTallarini7. Follow Leif o...

Baseball Without Borders Ep. 4 - Venezuela Valiantly Battles Back Against Cuba 06.02.2023 17:56

Matt and Leif discuss the first four days of the Caribbean Series, which included Venezuela's come-from-behind 20-3 win against Cuba, a surprising performance from Puerto Rico, Curacao playing above expectations, Venezuela getting it done for the home crowd against the Dominican Republic in extra innings, and more. Follow Matt on Instagram @Matty_Talls and on twitter @MattTallarini7 . Follow Le...