Rates & Barrels: A show about Baseball · The Athletic

The World Baseball Classic is Great, Can Olympic Baseball Be Even Better?

March 10, 2026·52 min·4 clips

Britt Ghiroli reveals her post-Olympic depression after covering the Winter Olympics, asking: what am I supposed to do now?

The hosts and guest Britt Ghiroli discuss the World Baseball Classic and its comparison to Olympic baseball, covering topics like viewership differences, player insurance challenges, and the emotional stories behind international competitions. They explore how scheduling and incentives affect player participation and the potential for growing the sport globally.

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