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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

Australia

Perth Heat Confirm Black Pearl Sports Group as New License Holders for 2025–26 ABL Season

Perth Heat return for 2025–26 ABL season under new owners Black Pearl Sports Group, aiming to revive the Western Australia championship baseball tradition.

  3 days ago
MLB, Minor League Baseball

Royals Sign Former Red Sox Slugger Bobby Dalbec, Homers in Omaha Debut

Bobby Dalbec homers in his Omaha Storm Chasers debut after signing with the Royals, adding power and versatility to Kansas City’s depth chart.

  3 days ago
MLB

Jen Pawol Makes MLB History as First Woman to Umpire Regular-Season Game

Jen Pawol made MLB history as its first female umpire, debuting at first base in the Marlins-Braves series and sparking global baseball questions.

  4 days ago
MLB, WBC, Puerto Rico

2026 WBC Manager for Team Puerto Rico Yadier Molina Guest Coaches in St. Louis Cardinals Dugout

Yadier Molina rejoins the Cardinals as a guest coach vs. Cubs. The Puerto Rican legend’s MLB return comes ahead of managing Puerto Rico in the 2026 World Baseball Classic.

  5 days ago
WBSC, Venezuela, Curacao, Cuba, Panama, Mexico, Puerto Rico, Nicaragua

Venezuela and Panama to Host 2025 Copa America de Beisbol

Venezuela replaces Mexico as co-host with Panama for the 2025 Copa America de Beisbol. Brazil confirmed. Mexico expected to play in Venezuela.

  6 days ago
MLB

Red Sox All-Women NESN Broadcast Shines As Jen Pawol Set To Make MLB Umpiring History

NESN aired the first all-female Red Sox broadcast with Emma Tiedemann on play-by-play and Alanna Rizzo as color analyst — just days before Jen Pawol becomes the first woman to umpire a Major League game.

  7 days ago
MLB, WBC

Miami Marlins Channel Their Inner Jack McKeon in Five-Game Win Streak and Historic Sweep of Yankees

The Marlins swept the Yankees for the first time ever in front of 101K—mostly Yankees fans—and gave Jack McKeon his flowers at loanDepot Park.

  1 week ago
MLB

These Marlins Players Born Outside The USA Are Powering the Miami Hot Streak

The Marlins’ five-game win streak—led by international stars—includes a historic sweep of the Yankees and a return to .500 for the first time since April.

  1 week ago
MLB

Braves and Reds Debut NASCAR-Inspired Uniforms at MLB’s First Game in Tennessee

The Braves and Reds debuted NASCAR-inspired uniforms at MLB’s first game in Tennessee, but the Speedway Classic was suspended after one inning.

  2 weeks ago
MLB

Billy Wagner From Southwest Virginia To Cooperstown Credits Faith And Division III Roots

“You don’t see possible in this.” Billy Wagner goes from small-town D III roots to Hall of Fame glory in Cooperstown.

  2 weeks ago
MLB

CC Sabathia Reflects on Cooperstown Induction and Black Aces Legacy

CC Sabathia enters Cooperstown with humility, family pride, and a mission to ensure he’s not the last Black Ace. “Who’s next?” he asks.

  2 weeks ago
MLB, Japan

Ichiro Suzuki Reflects on Influence of Shigeo Nagashima During Hall of Fame Weekend Media Availability in Cooperstown

Ichiro reflected on the legacy of Shigeo Nagashima during Hall of Fame Weekend, in a media moment most fans missed before his official induction.

  2 weeks ago