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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

Nicaragua

APBN Sets 2025–26 All-Star Game for November 30 in León, Nicaragua

The APBN All-Star Game returns Nov. 30 in León, with Estrellas vs. Nacionales, full rosters revealed, and All-Star festivities set for the 2025–26 season.

  19 hours ago
  19 hours ago
Panama, MLB

New York Mets Sign Panamanian Outfielder Jose Ramos To Minor League Deal With Invite To Big League Camp

The Mets signed Panamanian outfielder Jose Ramos to a minor league deal with an invite to Major League camp as Panama prepares for the 2026 WBC.

  3 days ago
Nippon Professional Baseball

Japanese Starting Pitcher Kenta Maeda Returns to NPB and Signs with Rakuten Golden Eagles on Two-Year Contract

Kenta Maeda returns to Japan on a two-year deal with the Rakuten Golden Eagles, reuniting with NPB after nine MLB seasons and a long run with Hiroshima.

  3 days ago
MLB, Venezuela

Venezuelan MLB Veteran Salvador Perez Named Captain For 2026 World Baseball Classic

Venezuelan and Major League Baseball veteran catcher Salvador Perez was named national team captain for the 2026 World Baseball Classic.

  4 days ago
MLB

Don’t Blink HR Derby In Paradise Returns To The Bahamas With Full 2025 Event Week

Don’t Blink HR Derby in Paradise returns Dec. 10–13 with six events, including a free youth clinic, celebrity appearances, and the signature sand derby.

  7 days ago
Puerto Rico, MLB

José Berríos’ La Makina Dream Home Run Derby and Celebrity Softball Game Returns December 13 in Puerto Rico

José Berríos’ Dream Home Run Derby & Celebrity Softball Game returns Dec. 13 in Puerto Rico, supporting youth programs through the La Makina Foundation.

  7 days ago
MLB, WBC

MLB, ESPN, NBCUniversal and Netflix Sign New Media Deals Highlighting 2026 World Baseball Classic Coverage

MLB signs new media deals with ESPN, NBCUniversal and Netflix, expanding global streaming, MLB.TV access and 2026 World Baseball Classic coverage.

  1 week ago
MLB, Dominican Republic

Vladimir Guerrero Jr., Juan Soto, Fernando Tatis Jr. and Julio Rodríguez Headline La Gente Del Barrio Home Run Derby in Miami

Vladimir Guerrero Jr., Juan Soto, Fernando Tatis Jr. and Julio Rodriguez lead La Gente Del Barrio’s aluminum-bat Home Run Derby on Dec. 6 in Miami.

  1 week ago
MLB, Minor League Baseball, Dominican Republic, Taiwan

Athletics Add Dominican Outfielder Junior Perez and Taiwanese RHP Chen Zhong Ao Zhuang to 40 Man Roster

Athletics add Dominican outfielder Junior Perez and Taiwanese right hander Chen Zhong Ao Zhuang to the 40 man roster, strengthening their international core.

  1 week ago
MLB, WBC

Capital One MLB Open Brings Global Baseball Stars Together on the Golf Course and How to Watch

MLB’s Capital One MLB Open brings global baseball stars, AUSL standouts and USA icons together at Shadow Creek. Full pairings, why it matters and how to watch. Updated with spoilers!

  2 weeks ago
Baseball United

Three India Born Pitchers Lead Mumbai Cobras to 9-2 Win and Series Victory Over Karachi Monarchs

Mumbai wins the first Baseball United regular season series as three India born pitchers lead a 9-2 victory over Karachi in Dubai.

  2 weeks ago