#25 How Czechia really won the WBC in 2023 w/ Mike Clair MLB

#26 Baseball's European Cups confusing formats explained

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.

#25 How Czechia really won the WBC in 2023 w/ Mike Clair MLB

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 of how the small nation of Czechia won the hearts of every Baseball fan during the tournament. Win a copy of Mikes book, just comment below and you will be automatically entered into the draw to win. Draw takes place June 30, 2026. @mlbeurope @mlb #baseballeurope #baseballmadeingermany https://baseballeurope.wixsite.com/podcast Follow us on Instagram: www.instagram.com/baseballeuropepodcast [http://www.instagram.com/baseballeuropepodcast] Follow us on Twitter (X): https://x.com/baseballeuropod [https://x.com/baseballeuropod] Check out our website and blog: https://baseballeuropepodcast.com/ [https://baseballeuropepodcast.com/]  Link Tree: https://baseballeuropepodcast.my.canva.site/ [https://baseballeuropepodcast.my.canva.site/]  #BaseballEurope 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

#24 Norway - Home of Vikings and Wet Sox

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 3.0 Unported License (CC BY 3.0) https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/deed.en_US @mlbeurope @mlb #baseballeurope #baseballmadeingermany https://baseballeurope.wixsite.com/podcast

#23 Bonus May baseball catchup

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/licenses/by/3.0/deed.en_US @dbl.baseball @mlbeurope @mlb #baseballeurope #baseballmadeingermany https://baseballeurope.wixsite.com/podcast

#22 Bulgaria - Where Baseball was Illegal

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 @dbl.baseball @mainzathletics @mlbeurope @mlb #baseballeurope #baseballmadeingermany https://baseballeurope.wixsite.com/podcast