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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

2026 MLB Coaching Staffs: The Global Dugout and Full Team Staffs

Global influence reaches MLB dugouts in 2026, as international-born managers and coaches shape strategy across all 30 teams.

  Mar 25th, 2026
MLB

PHOTOS: WBC Stars, International Aces Headline 2026 MLB Opening Day Rotations

WBC stars and international aces headline 2026 MLB Opening Day as global pitching talent takes center stage across the league.

  Mar 23rd, 2026
MLB, WBSC, Venezuela, Minor League Baseball

Dillon Lewis Grand Slam Lifts Miami Marlins Past Houston Astros, 7–4, as Eury Pérez Builds and Venezuela’s Presence Carries Into Camp

Dillon Lewis powers Marlins past Astros as Eury Pérez builds up, injuries emerge, and Venezuela’s WBC impact remains in Houston camp.

  Mar 20th, 2026
MLB, Minor League Baseball

JJ Wetherholt, Eli Willits Headline Spring Breakout Showcase as Cardinals Edge Nationals 9–8

JJ Wetherholt and Eli Willits headline a 9-8 Spring Breakout game as Cardinals prospects rally past Nationals in Jupiter.

  Mar 19th, 2026
MLB, Venezuela, Liga Venezolana de Beisbol Profesional, WBC, WBSC, USA Baseball

Team USA Faces a 2026 World Baseball Classic Venezuela Roster From Caracas, Maracay, Barquisimeto and More

Where is Team Venezuela actually from? A city-by-city look at the 2026 WBC roster facing Team USA, from Caracas to La Guaira and beyond.

  Mar 17th, 2026
MLB, WBC, WBSC, Dominican Republic, USA Baseball

Junior Caminero, Gunnar Henderson and Roman Anthony Homer as USA and Dominican Republic’s Young Stars Shine in WBC Semifinal

Junior Caminero, Gunnar Henderson and Roman Anthony homer as baseball’s youngest MLB stars take center stage in USA vs Dominican Republic WBC semifinal.

  Mar 15th, 2026
Italy, Puerto Rico, WBC, WBSC, MLB

Team Italy Builds Big Lead, Survives Puerto Rico Rally for 8–6 Win to Reach WBC Semifinals

Team Italy jumps ahead early and survives a late Puerto Rico rally to win 8–6 and advance to the World Baseball Classic semifinals in Miami.

  Mar 14th, 2026
USA Baseball, MLB, WBC, WBSC

Team USA Eliminates Neighbor Canada From 2026 WBC With 5–3 Win, Will Face Dominican Republic in Semifinal

Team USA beats Canada 5–3 in the World Baseball Classic quarterfinal in Houston as David Bednar closes it out, setting up a semifinal with the Dominican Republic.

  Mar 13th, 2026
Italy, MLB, WBC, WBSC

Pasquantino’s Three Homers Power Italy Past Mexico 9-1 as Italians Win Pool B, USA Advances

Vinnie Pasquantino blasts three home runs as Italy routs Mexico 9–1 to win Pool B, eliminate Mexico, and send Team USA to the WBC quarterfinals.

  Mar 11th, 2026
Italy, WBC, WBSC, MLB

Italy Stuns Team USA 8–6 as Aaron Judge Strikes Out to End WBC Thriller

Italy built an early eight-run lead and survived a late U.S. rally as Pete Crow-Armstrong homered twice before Aaron Judge struck out to seal an 8–6 WBC shock.

  Mar 11th, 2026
WBC, WBSC, Mexico, USA Baseball

Roman Anthony, Aaron Judge Lead United States Past Mexico 5–3 in World Baseball Classic Clash

Roman Anthony and Aaron Judge homered as Team USA held off Mexico 5–3 at Daikin Park, surviving a late rally in a key World Baseball Classic Pool B clash.

  Mar 9th, 2026
Europe, WBC, WBSC

Jazz Chisholm Jr., Great Britain Finish Strong With 8-1 Win Over Brazil at 2026 World Baseball Classic

Great Britain beat Brazil 8-1 behind big hits from Ian Lewis Jr., Harry Ford and Jazz Chisholm Jr. to qualify for the next WBC.

  Mar 9th, 2026
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