BWB Ep. 117 - What's the Market For Munetaka Murakami?
Release Date: 08/15/2025
Baseball Without Borders S3E4 - World Baseball Network's Alfred Ezman Talks All Things College Baseball
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World Baseball Network's Leif Skodnick and Alfred Ezman talk about the NCAA Division I baseball season. Is top-ranked UCLA as good as their record indicates? What's happening in the SEC and ACC? Who will earn national seeds and possibly host a Super Regional? All this and more in this week's Baseball Without Borders! Follow Alfred on X: Follow Alfred on Instagram: Follow Leif on X: Follow Leif on BlueSky: Request to follow Leif on Instagram: Follow World Baseball Network on X:
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Baseball Without Borders S3E3 - El ExtraBase's Daniel Alvarez-Montes Talks Venezuela and the Miami Marlins
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World Baseball Network's Leif Skodnick is joined by El ExtraBase's Daniel Alvarez-Montes to look back at Venezuela's historic win at the 2026 World Baseball Classic, look at the season ahead for the Miami Marlins, talk about some managerial openings in the Liga Venezolana de Beisbol Profesional, and what's ahead for baseball in Venezuela. Follow Daniel on X: Follow Daniel on BlueSky: Follow Daniel on Instagram: Follow El Extrabase on X: Follow El Extrabase on Instagram: Follow Leif on X: Follow Leif on BlueSky: Request to follow Leif on Instagram: Follow World Baseball...
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Baseball Without Borders S3E2 - Let's Talk Samurai Japan and the Start of the NPB Season With Yuri Karasawa
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World Baseball Network's Leif Skodnick is joined by noted Japanese baseball expert Yuri Karasawa to discuss the end of the Hirokazu Ibata era for Samurai Japan and the disappointing finish for the team at the 2026 World Baseball Classic, Tsuyoshi Shinjo's wild entrance and the hot start for his Hokkaido Nippon-Ham Fighters, and a look at notable story lines in Nippon Professional Baseball as the regular season is underway across the Pacific. Follow Yuri on X: Follow Yuri on BlueSky: Follow Yuri on Instagram: Follow Leif on X: Follow Leif on BlueSky: Request to follow Leif on...
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Baseball Without Borders - S3E1 - MLB.com's Michael Clair
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World Baseball Network's Leif Skodnick is joined by MLB.com's international baseball expert, Michael Clair, to discuss the 2026 World Baseball Classic, the 2026 Baseball Champions League, and Clair's new book, "We Sacrifice Everything to Baseball" which is on store shelves now! You can . You can also go to michaelclair.com to buy a signed copy. Or if you go to , use code "6AS26" and get 40% off! That's Mike's author's discount. He can't give it you cheaper than that! Follow Michael on X: Follow Michael on BlueSky: Follow Michael on Instagram: Follow Leif on X: Follow Leif on BlueSky: ...
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Baseball Without Borders Ep. 119 - Winnipeg to Durango Is A Long Trip W/ Joe Corbett
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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...
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Baseball Without Borders Ep. 118 - Drinking In the News From The Copa America With Jeff Duda
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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 Follow Leif Skodnick on X at . Follow World Baseball Network on X at .
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BWB Ep. 117 - What's the Market For Munetaka Murakami?
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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.
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Who's the New Guy In San Francisco?
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Matt and Julian talked about the Yankees' struggles, the Rafael Devers trade, the College World Series, LMB, and some manager news in the WBC.
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Ep. 115 - WBN's Leif Skodnick and Alfred Ezman Break Down the First Four CWS Games
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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 Follow Leif Skodnick on Twitter and Instagram @LeifSkodnick. Follow World Baseball Network on X Follow World Baseball Network on Instagram
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No Teams Returning to Omaha For the 2025 College World Series
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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.
info_outlineMatt 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.