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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. Spoiler: we pulled some heat.
Plus:
• Spoon’s Good, Bad & Ugly from the week
• Eric and Spoon’s best picks heading into the weekend
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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 mic issues. Blame Rolsey. Embrace the degeneracy.
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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 professionals.
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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 curtain on his baseball card collection, shares his Good, Bad & Ugly from the past week, and offers up some tasty picks for the upcoming weekday slate.
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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 Saturday and Sunday. The boys are all back together, let’s rip in! -
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 opportunity came about
His grind from college to pro ball
Fan Q&A, including playoff formats, media pressure, and more
Whether you're a fan of global baseball or just love a good underdog story, this one's a must-listen.
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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.
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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 involving a pitcher you definitely didn’t see coming.
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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 Easter period, show some love for Hunter Brown and the Washington Nationals, and serve up some fresh plays for the week ahead.
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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, legends!
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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.
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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 lining in one of his preseason calls going sideways. Baseball, banter, and bold predictions — it’s all here!
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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 Eric’s planning another avalanche!
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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
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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!
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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!
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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 launches this Thursday night (AUS time), featuring Spoon’s weekly MLB insights for the weekend ahead!
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This week, MLB.com’s JP Morosi joins us to break down the Tokyo Series between the Dodgers and Cubs! We talk about what this historic opener means for Japanese baseball, the hype leading up to it, and what to expect from both teams. Plus, JP shares a few hilarious stories and drops a World Series prediction that might just blow your mind.
And guess what? Spoon is back from holidays and ready to dish out his picks for the first two games of the MLB season.
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Spring Training is in full swing, and we break down the biggest surprises—including Aussie Curtis Mead tearing it up for the Rays. We also dive into some of the hottest Japanese baseball headlines, from Roki Sasaki’s devastating splitter to 35-year-old rookie Tomoyuki Sugano. Then, Aussie catcher Robbie Perkins joins us to talk about his time catching Shota Imanaga in Canberra and what to expect from the Cubs' lefty as he takes the mound in the MLB Japan Series.
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In our debut episode, Andrew and Eric introduce themselves and The Baseball Expats—your new home for all things international baseball. We’re joined by MLB.com’s Michael Clair, who takes us on a global scouting trip, highlighting exciting international prospects from every continent on Earth. Plus, Rhys Columbus jumps in to help the guys make some bold predictions for the upcoming MLB season. Buckle up for insight, laughs, and a fresh perspective on baseball around the world!
Mike Clair’s prospects to watch 👇
Asia
Yu Min Lin (TPE) https://www.baseball-reference.com/register/player.fcgi?id=lin---001yu-
Hiroto Takahashi (JPN) https://www.baseball-reference.com/register/player.fcgi?id=takaha004hir
Africa
David Matoma (UGA) https://www.baseball-reference.com/register/player.fcgi?id=matoma000dav
Europe
Marek Chlup (CZE) https://www.baseball-reference.com/register/player.fcgi?id=chlup-000mar
Sem Robberse (NED) https://www.baseball-reference.com/register/player.fcgi?id=robber000sem
Australia
Max Durrington https://www.baseball-reference.com/register/player.fcgi?id=durrin000max
Brent Iredale https://www.baseball-reference.com/register/player.fcgi?id=iredal000bre
South America
Michael Arroyo (COL) https://www.baseball-reference.com/register/player.fcgi?id=arroyo001mic
Daniel Missaki (BRA) https://www.baseball-reference.com/register/player.fcgi?id=missak000dan
Central America
Elian Rayo (NCA) https://www.baseball-reference.com/register/player.fcgi?id=rayo--000eli
Ismael Munguia (NCA) https://www.baseball-reference.com/register/player.fcgi?id=mungui000ism
North America
Chandler Simpson (USA) https://www.baseball-reference.com/register/player.fcgi?id=simpso006cha
Antarctica (Arctica)
Lyle Miller-Green (RUS) https://www.baseball-reference.com/register/player.fcgi?id=miller000lyl
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