Russell Eassom
@REassom
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(He/Him) Big man on a big adventure in the big smoke. Writer for @batflips_nerds describe as once-aspiring saberist by @tangotiger (in a good way).
Greenwich, UK
Joined May 2014
The rest of the MLB world maybe going crazy of the Astros and their "buzzers" but this has made my day. Set a pretty high moment to try and surpass for the year though. Right now I cannot think of a higher complement than this, thank you Tom for your kind words.
Terrific stuff from a once-aspiring saberist. The one interesting thing about "positioning" is that we're using data after the fact. You could make the case that Baez was not positioned optimally. You can ALSO make the case that he was positioned optimally, and...
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This morning at #doubledayfield in #Cooperstown with my painting of @GB_Baseball vs #mexico @WBCBaseball 📷 : @shoelesspodcast
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And this is why we need ABS. Horrendous last call by HP Ump.
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Pregame Conference Question What is it like to have an away game atmosphere even when you're at home. Harper - I'll let Bobby answer that as he has experience in Kansas with this. Savage 😂😂😂
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We think these are the scenarios for tomorrow. A low scoring Mexico win sends USA home. USA need Mexico to win but concede 8+ runs to win the group. Assuming it doesn't go beyond 9 innings, it gets more complicated if we go to extras.
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Realistically, there were 3 scenarios for @GB_Baseball Go one better than last time - 2 wins Secure automatic qualification - 1 win Take a step back - 0 wins GB led USA, out-hit Mexico, and led Italy, before picking up the invaluable win against Brazil. Simply stunning, guys
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Russell Live From Houston 🇺🇸⚾ Italy beat Great Britain 7–4 in a wild one at the #WBC. @REassom
https://t.co/2bKdvl2lyZ
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After two gutting defeats to the top boys in the pool, GB faced a more familiar foe for their third game. But it was a fairly unfamiliar set of individuals facing them, as Italy has brought in a...
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ICYMI: GB v Mexico recap by Bat Flips & Nerds roving reporter @REassom - live in Houston @GB_Baseball
https://t.co/YdrqJDDwGi
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Before this game started, Benji Gil, the Mexican manager, was told that something new had to happen today in their game. Either Mexico would either win their first game in the tournament for the...
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Game One Opener: Team GB hang tough early, but Mexico pulls away late to win 8–2 in Houston 🇲🇽⚾ Read Russell's "live from Houston" report 👇 https://t.co/cFkvyPyT83
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Before this game started, Benji Gil, the Mexican manager, was told that something new had to happen today in their game. Either Mexico would either win their first game in the tournament for the...
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Russell with the lowdown from Houston. Don't let Team Mexico read this article. @REassom has sussed out the GB 🇬🇧 lineup. https://t.co/8rlx9BW31i
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Team GB have played two warm-up games in preparation for the World Baseball Classic, and they’ve emerged from these games undefeated. Beating the Brewers 7-3 and splitting the second 2-2 against the...
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@REassom is in his home for the next few days. Final preparations before field day for the teams in group B.
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🇬🇧⚾ Meet the Brits! Jazz, Trayce, Harry & more. GB’s 2026 WBC roster is stacked—MLB stars, rising prospects & pure 🔥. https://t.co/DcqgwTqKGX We ❤️sharers @Shawn_Spradling @michaelsclair @INTLBaseball24 @GB_Baseball @BritishBaseball @threeinningfan @MLBUKClubhouse
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From London to Long Island, Nassau to Nashville, Hong Kong to Henley, Great Britain’s 2026 World Baseball Classic roster is a mash-up of power, speed, and swagger. From MLB veterans to rising...
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Rosters revealed with less than 4 weeks to the WBC 🇺🇸 flexes a superteam 🇵🇷 gets gutted by insurance chaos 🇯🇵 is far more than Ohtani 🇩🇴 brings unreal vibes 🇬🇧 might just be dangerous… Strap in — this could be the greatest World Baseball Classic yet. https://t.co/JxfyhwY9UZ
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It is not particularly clear why WBC rosters, along with eligibility eccentricities and insurance issues, need to be shrouded in such mystery. Although, with people hunting for even the smallest...
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Roster has been released and the big name himself @REassom gives us his projected starting nine for @GB_Baseball at the @WBCBaseball. The first game is just 4 weeks, do you agree with Russell's choices?
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@GB_Baseball roster for the @WBCBaseball will be announced tonight of @MLBNetwork. Who are you looking forward to seeing added to this roster?
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Read about one of the wildest and wackiest #FantasyBaseball leagues @DariusA64 @REassom
https://t.co/8blVKruXHg
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A deep dive into one of fantasy baseball’s strangest leagues, where the goal is to finish games without earning saves. From podcast lore to bullpen chaos, the 2025 Webb Albers Championship delivered...
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Latest Pod is here. John is joined by Andy Brown and @GBbaseballwomen's Katherine Golik to discuss the glory of the European Women's Baseball Championship from last year. https://t.co/s0U48XvHji
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The wonderful @elizmuratore previews @GB_Baseball's WBC participation #LetsGoGB
https://t.co/s3qFUPeWB4
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