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Baseball Without Borders, a production of the World Baseball Network, covers international baseball for the English-speaking world.
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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 Republic. He reflects on the differences between leagues, the recruitment process, and the excitement of competing in the Caribbean Series. Joe also shares his aspirations for the future and his desire to win a championship with the Toros in the Dominican Republic. Follow baseball all over the world with us at www.worldbaseball.com! Follow Leif Skodnick on X at @LeifSkodnick. Follow World Baseball Network on X at @WorldBaseball_.
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 @INTLBaseball24. Follow Leif Skodnick on X at @LeifSkodnick. Follow World Baseball Network on X at @WorldBaseball_.
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.
Matt and Julian talked about the Yankees' struggles, the Rafael Devers trade, the College World Series, LMB, and some manager news in the WBC.
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.worldbaseball.com. Follow Leif Skodnick on Twitter and Instagram @LeifSkodnick. Follow World Baseball Network on X @WorldBaseball_ Follow World Baseball Network on Instagram @WorldBaseball_Com
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.
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 @yakyucosmo to get his outstanding coverage of Japanese baseball.
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 on Twitter @WorldBaseball_.
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. Follow Leif on X and Instagram @LeifSkodnick.
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_.
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. Check out www.worldbaseball.com for the latest news on baseball around the world!
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 at https://collectiblexchange.com/ Check out Star Stock at https://www.starstock.com/marketplace Follow Matt on Instagram @Matty_Talls and on twitter @MattTallarini7. Follow Leif on Instagram @LeifSkodnick and on twitter @LeifSkodnick. Check out www.worldbaseball.com for the latest news on baseball around the world!
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_com and on Twitter @WorldBaseball_.
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 @WorldBaseball_.
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 Instagram @Worldbaseball_com and on Twitter @WorldBaseball_.
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 @MattTallarini7.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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