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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

WBC, Germany, Nicaragua, Colombia, Taiwan, Chinese Professional Baseball League

Player Eligibility Rules and Where To Watch and Follow The 2025 WBCQ

The 2025 WBC Qualifiers spotlight international player eligibility, with Germany, Brazil, and China fielding diverse rosters. Learn the rules & where to watch.

  1 day ago
WBC

Chinese Taipei Names Submariner Yu-Hung Chen as Starting Pitcher for WBCQ Opener Against Spain

Chinese Taipei names submariner Yu-Hung Chen as WBCQ opener starter vs. Spain. The TSG Hawks righty gets the nod in a late switch from Jo-Hsi Hsu at Taipei Dome.

  1 day ago
WBC

Day 1 Pitching Matchups Set for 2025 WBCQ at Taipei Dome

Day 1 of the 2025 WBCQ at Taipei Dome begins Feb. 21, with Nicaragua, Chinese Taipei, Spain, and South Africa set to battle for a 2026 WBC berth.

  2 days ago
Chinese Professional Baseball League, WBC

Chinese Taipei Update 2025 WBCQ Roster

Chinese Taipei aims for a spot in the 2026 WBC as they host the 2025 WBC Qualifiers at Taipei Dome, facing Spain, Nicaragua, and South Africa from Feb. 21-25.

  2 days ago
MLB, Japan

Six Asian-Born Players On The Los Angeles Dodgers and Chicago Cubs

The 2025 MLB World Tour Tokyo Series opens with Cubs vs. Dodgers at the Tokyo Dome. Yoshinobu Yamamoto and Shota Imanaga to start. Full preview here.

  2 days ago
NCAA

Paul Mainieri Passes Larry Hayes for Sixth on NCAA Division I Wins List with 1,509 as South Carolina Defeats Winthrop

Paul Mainieri reaches 1,509 career wins, ranking sixth all-time in NCAA D1 history as South Carolina defeats Winthrop 5-3. Read more on his milestone.

  2 days ago
MLB, Japan

International Spotlight For MLB World Tour Tokyo Series: Los Angeles Dodgers vs. Chicago Cubs

MLB returns to Japan as the Cubs and Dodgers open the 2025 season in Tokyo. Previewing the series, key matchups, and Ichiro Suzuki’s Hall of Fame honor.

  3 days ago
Australia, Korea Baseball Organization, South Korea

Melbourne Aces to Face KT Wiz in Exhibition Game Ahead of 2025 Season

Melbourne Aces will host KT Wiz in an exhibition game at Melbourne Ballpark on Feb. 21. Find streaming info and KBO season details here.

  3 days ago
MLB, Minor League Baseball, WBC

Athletics Sign Mexican Born Infielder Luis Urías

Luis Urías joins the Athletics for spring training, competing for an infield role. The Mexican-born infielder looks to rebound after a tough 2024 season.

  4 days ago
Cuba

80 Cuban-Born Players in the 2024-25 Winter League Season and Updates on the 2025 Elite League

A complete breakdown of the 80 Cuban-born players who competed in the 2024-25 winter league season and updates on the upcoming 2025 Elite League.

  5 days ago
Serie del Caribe, Cuba, Nicaragua, Colombia, Panama

Caribbean Winter League Tournaments Future Outlook for the 2025-26 Season

The 2025-26 winter league season will shape the future of Caribbean baseball, with expanded tournaments, new teams, and international growth on the horizon.

  6 days ago
NCAA

Paul Mainieri Earns First Win With South Carolina In Season Opener Against Sacred Heart

Paul Mainieri wins his first game as South Carolina’s head coach, leading the Gamecocks to a 5-3 victory over Sacred Heart on Opening Day of the 2025 season.

  6 days ago