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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, 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.

  1 day 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.

  4 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.

  4 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.

  6 days 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.

  7 days 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.

  7 days 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!

  1 week 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.

  1 week ago
Baseball United

Mumbai Cobras Use Five-Run First Inning To Top Karachi In Dubai As Baseball United Series Evens

Mumbai evens the Baseball United series in Dubai with an early five-run surge and strong pitching, setting up the first rubber match in league history.

  1 week ago
Dominican Republic, Puerto Rico

Citi Field Showdown on November 15 Features DR and Puerto Rico All-Star Clash and How to Watch

Everything to know for the PR vs. DR All-Star Game at Citi Field, including updated rosters, TV details, ticket info, and Cano’s final U.S. appearance.

  2 weeks ago
Baseball United

In Historic Baseball United Debut In Dubai, Karachi Monarchs Top Mumbai Cobras 6-4

Karachi Monarchs rallied in the ninth to beat the Mumbai Cobras 6-4 in the first regular-season game in Baseball United history Friday night in Dubai.

  2 weeks ago
Baseball United

Kash Shaikh Talks Baseball United Opening Night In Dubai With World Baseball Network

Baseball United founder Kash Shaikh speaks with World Baseball Network in Dubai about Opening Night, MLB support, new rules, and the league’s global future.

  2 weeks ago