The Baseball Europe Podcast

Paul and Matthias try to get to grips with the WBSC European cup format that consists of four different tiers, all with different rules, dates, and quality.

In 2023 Czechia fielded a team of homegrown heroes for the World Baseball Classic in Japan. Their team comprised of electricians, Neurologists and fire fighters in contrast to the rosters of other teams containing many pro-ball players from the MLB. We sacrifice everything to Baseball is a book written by Mike Clair, a prominent journalist, author, and storyteller for MLB.com and tells the story o...

Today the boys chat about how Norway, one of the smallest Baseball nations adopted the game of Baseball on the shoulders of a home grown bat and ball sport with mandatory violence. Also home to a team with the coolest name in Baseball.  Intro music credit: Teamwork by 2TECH-AUDIO | https://2tech-audio.bandcamp.com Music promoted by https://www.free-stock-music.com Creative Commons / Attribution 3....

Paul and Matthias catch up about their baseball seasons so far including new gear, getting absolutely tanked and a whip around the European leagues to see who is dominating what. Intro music credit: Teamwork by 2TECH-AUDIO | https://2tech-audio.bandcamp.com Music promoted by https://www.free-stock-music.com Creative Commons / Attribution 3.0 Unported License (CC BY 3.0) https://creativecommons.org...

This week it's all about the country where, during communism, Baseball was illegal, but now boasts one of the most Baseball saturated cities in Europe. Intro music credit: Teamwork by 2TECH-AUDIO | https://2tech-audio.bandcamp.com Music promoted by https://www.free-stock-music.com Creative Commons / Attribution 3.0 Unported License (CC BY 3.0) https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/deed.en_US...

How did an American become the Manager of croatia? What is Baseball really like in this country? We take a deep dive into the grass roots of Croatian baseball. **Audio Issue Warning** This episode was recorded using Riverside FM. Somehow the recording got out of sync and at times it sounds like we are talking over Luke - I can only apologise for this. The interview is still great apart from those...

Baseball season is right around the corner - the boys talk about their forthcoming season and about Croatia. Did you know, Croatia have been playing as "Croatia" since before the country existed. Have a listen as we go over the origins of the game in a country thats been playing it for more than 100 years. Intro music credit: Teamwork by 2TECH-AUDIO | https://2tech-audio.bandcamp.com Mus...

In between Matthias's full time job, the boys get together to chat about the upcoming WBC, as the stars arrive amidst insurance issues and star players competing only under certain circumstances. But how will the European clubs do? Who does Matthias think will make it out of the group from the European co-hort? Intro music credit: Teamwork by 2TECH-AUDIO | https://2tech-audio.bandcamp.com Music pr...

If you want the story from the horses mouth, here's your opportunity to hear about the unrest in the Hungarian Baseball league from one of the people who helped FOUND baseball in Hungary; Mr. Balazs Halmos. You'll hear about his story - from using an old soccer ball as a catchers mitt in the 80s, to todays scandal that has torn apart baseball in Hungary. We cover the implications on the le...

Did you know Hungary invented a ridiculous amount of stuff. Hungary gave the world. The Rubik’s Cube, The ballpoint pen,Holography, and key early computer concepts For a country of 10 million, that’s wild brain density. But unfortunately at this moment in time, Baseball kind of isn't a thing. After a disagreement over olympic funding, the league has all but disbanded - we explain more in today...

Slovakia, a country that knows how to lose repeatedly and still come back fighting - wait... let me explain that better in the podcast, it's really a compliment.

Vienna has  more famous desserts per square metre than almost anywhere on Earth . Sachertorte, Apfelstrudel, Linzer Torte, Kaiserschmarrn — half of Europe’s comfort food comes from one little alpine country that decided butter, sugar and melancholy should go together. Just my opinion, but that would be the perfect accompaniment for a 7th inning stretch. Matthias snags a member of the Austrian Base...

Matthias is fired up for Women's professional baseball starting next season in the USA, featuring several European origin players and we talk to Evan Opperman star of the Rättvik Butchers baseball team about his life and what it's like to play baseball in the nordics.  Please follow and subscribe, we really need your help to grow the channel! Follow us on Instagram: ⁠www.instagram.com/base...

Paul reveals how he was scammed buying Bruce Bolt gloves from a dodgy website, and gets over excited about the Orioles superstar signing. We then get into the Polish Episode featuring a special guest - Phil Richmond a US import player who is Head Coach for the Polish U18 National Team and coach for the Centaury Warsaw club in the Polish Ekstraliga. Follow us on Instagram: www.instagram.com/basebal...

In today's episode the boys are watching the Baseball united league, discussing the shiny baseball things we want for Christmas and the Swiss baseball league. A latecomer to Baseball with their first organised leagues not appearing until 1982, the small country boasts some big hitters. Follow us on Instagram: www.instagram.com/baseballeuropepodcast Follow us on Twitter (X): https://x.com/baseb...

Edward George "Ted" Barrett, a legendary Major League Baseball umpire and the only man to call balls and strikes in two perfect games, joins us this week. We talk about what it takes to stay sharp in the big leagues, the challenges facing umpires in Europe and where he stands on the arrival of “robot umps.” Plus: travel perks, playoff pressure, and the unexpected spiritual path of a man...

Something a bit more relaxed this week, in this bonus episode. The boys talk about the stuff that wont fit into next weeks podcast, including Paul's commitment to himself, E-biking (wait, what?) and eventually do Mathias does get to talking about baseball. Follow us on Instagram: www.instagram.com/baseballeuropepodcast Follow us on Twitter (X): https://x.com/baseballeuropod Check out our websi...

In today's episode we talk about the "KSeries" - Czechia vs South Korea, before we muse on who Matthias will support at the 2026 WBC. We dive in depth to the new UAE Baseball untied league with the controversy and questionable new rules; which baseball purists will hate. This inaugural Baseball United league takes place in in Dubai featuring several European players and backed by MLB greats. So, h...

The French leagues low key history, plus the time Paul experienced Parisien service hospitality, a hypothesis on why relegation works and more in today's episode. Intro music credit: Teamwork by 2TECH-AUDIO | https://2tech-audio.bandcamp.com Music promoted by https://www.free-stock-music.com Creative Commons / Attribution 3.0 Unported License (CC BY 3.0) https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by...

Great Britain were once Baseball's world champions, and much like with football, it was long in the past and has been on the decline ever since - or has it? This week we dive into the British game of Baseball.. wait, not Rounders, or Cricket? Get in touch with the show at baseballeuropepodcast@gmail.com Intro music credit: Teamwork by 2TECH-AUDIO | https://2tech-audio.bandcamp.com Music promot...

In todays episode, the boys talk about getting mercy ruled against multiple opponents at the Villingendorf Cavemen fall Baseball tournament , but still having a blast and a deep dive into the Spanish league.

Today we chat about, the just finished European championships, The Italian league and <checks notes> blind baseball? Yes, it's a thing and it's awesome! Intro music credit: Teamwork by 2TECH-AUDIO | https://2tech-audio.bandcamp.com Music promoted by https://www.free-stock-music.com Creative Commons / Attribution 3.0 Unported License (CC BY 3.0) https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by...

Paul discovers that Baseball is not giving him the levels of fitness he thought, an update on the Euro Championships and a deep dive on the Czech Baseball Extraliga. Intro music credit: Teamwork by 2TECH-AUDIO | https://2tech-audio.bandcamp.com Music promoted by https://www.free-stock-music.com Creative Commons / Attribution 3.0 Unported License (CC BY 3.0) https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/...

In this episode, we take a deeper look at the Dutch league setup, including being confused about the Holland/Netherlands/Dutch dilemma. And we cover the 2025 European Baseball Championship, including which MLB players are starring for the Netherlands.

In this episode Paul and Matthias attempt to gloss over a huge defeat in their recent league game vs the Kaiserslautern bears, they dive deep into how the German Bundesliga is set up and talk about the teams and players that dominate the league stats. Intro music credit: Teamwork by 2TECH-AUDIO | https://2tech-audio.bandcamp.com Music promoted by https://www.free-stock-music.com Creative Commons /...