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About Matt Tallarini - World Baseball Network

Matt Tallarini - World Baseball Network
Matthew (Matt) Tallarini is the Founder and Chief Correspondent for the World Baseball Network.

Posts by Matt Tallarini - World Baseball Network

MLB, Puerto Rico, WBC

Mookie Betts Wins 2025 Roberto Clemente Award As Dodgers Outlast Blue Jays In 18-Inning Game 3

Mookie Betts wins the 2025 Roberto Clemente Award before the Dodgers’ 18-inning World Series win, honoring his 5050 Foundation’s impact in L.A. and Nashville.

  1 day ago
MLB

International-born Players Spotlighting 2025 World Series

World Baseball Network has compiled a list of every active international-born player participating in the 2025 World Series between the Los Angeles Dodgers and the Toronto Blue Jays.

  5 days ago
MLB, Japan

Shohei Ohtani’s Greatest Game Ever: MLB Reaches a New Global Peak Ahead of 2026 World Baseball Classic

Shohei Ohtani’s three-homer, 10-strikeout NLCS masterpiece signals a new global peak for baseball ahead of WBC 2026.

  6 days ago
MLB

Global Power: International-Born Players Shine Among 2025 Silver Slugger Finalists

Baseball’s global stars dominate the 2025 Silver Slugger finalists list, led by Ohtani, Guerrero Jr., and Soto.

  6 days ago
MLB, Japan

Japanese Rookie Roki Sasaki Becomes Dodgers’ Bullpen Edge Ahead of 2025 World Series

Roki Sasaki’s dominant postseason gives the Dodgers a bullpen edge entering the 2025 World Series vs. Toronto.

  6 days ago
MLB

Vladimir Guerrero Jr. To Headline La Gente Del Barrio Celebrity Softball Game and Home Run Derby With Teoscar Hernández, Gleyber Torres, and Junior Caminero

Vladimir Guerrero Jr. joins Teoscar Hernández, Gleyber Torres, and Junior Caminero for La Gente Del Barrio on Dec. 6 at loanDepot Park.

  6 days ago
MLB

Los Angeles Rams Practice At Camden Yards Highlights Baltimore’s New Cross-Sport Era

The Los Angeles Rams trained on Orioles turf before flying to London and winning 35-7, underscoring Baltimore’s new Orioles–Ravens alliance and its global sports footprint.

  7 days ago
MLB

Latino Players Who Have Won the LCS MVP; Vladimir Guerrero Jr.’s Mystique

Vladimir Guerrero Jr. becomes the 25th Latino to win ALCS MVP, powering Toronto past Seattle; Dominican roots and 2026 WBC aura fuel his mystique

  1 week ago
MLB, Dominican Republic

Juan Soto Earns Second Straight Juan Marichal Award as 2025 MLB’s Top Dominican Player

Juan Soto wins his second straight Juan Marichal Award, recognizing MLB’s top Dominican player for the 2025 season.

  1 week ago
MLB, Dominican Republic

Albert Pujols No Longer in Running for Angels Job, To Interview With Padres as 2026 WBC Nears

Albert Pujols ends talks with the Angels and will interview with the Padres as the 2026 World Baseball Classic approaches, following his success managing in the Dominican Republic.

  1 week ago
WBC, MLB

Puerto Rican Catcher Martin Maldonado Will Retire From Major League Baseball And Play In 2026 World Baseball Classic For His Nation

Puerto Rico’s Martin Maldonado retires from MLB and will represent his nation one last time at the 2026 World Baseball Classic.

  1 week ago
NCAA

LSU Baseball Honored at White House by President Trump After 2025 National Championship

President Donald Trump honored LSU and LSU–Shreveport at the White House on Oct. 20, celebrating the Tigers’ 2025 College World Series championship.

  1 week ago