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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

Marlins Punch First: Miami Tops Braves 10-4 as NL East’s Two Most International Rosters Collide

Agustín Ramírez’s three-run home run broke a tie in the fifth, Liam Hicks drove in three, and the Marlins beat the Braves 10-4 at Truist Park to open the two-game series. Eight of Miami’s ten runs were driven in by international players. The NL East’s top two teams are also its two most internationally diverse rosters — and Miami struck first.

  Apr 14th, 2026
NCAA

UCLA Extends Historic Streak to 26, Powers Past Rutgers 7–1 After 14-Inning Marathon

One day after a 14-inning battle, No. 1 UCLA overwhelmed Rutgers with three home runs in a 7–1 win, extending the longest active streak in Division I to 26 games.

  Apr 11th, 2026
WBC, MLB, USA Baseball

Diamondbacks vs. Mets: How to Watch the WBC Final Rematch (Rodríguez vs. McLean)

Here’s how to watch the Arizona Diamondbacks vs. New York Mets as Eduardo Rodríguez and Nolan McLean meet again after the 2026 WBC final.

  Apr 9th, 2026
MLB

Sandy Alcantara Flirts With Another Maddux, Marlins Blow 2–0 Lead in 6–3 Extra-Inning Loss to Reds

Sandy Alcantara carried a shutout into the ninth and flirted with another Maddux, but a bullpen collapse and extra-inning unraveling handed the Marlins a 6–3 loss to the Reds.

  Apr 7th, 2026
MLB

The Miami Marlins Are Winning. Nobody’s Been Told Yet.

Troy Johnston says he never saw a Marlins jersey in Miami. Nearly 700,000 people agreed. The attendance numbers back him up — but they don’t tell the whole story.

  Apr 7th, 2026
MLB, Panama

Meet Leo Jiménez, Miami Marlins Newest Panamanian

The Blue Jays ran out of room. The Marlins made room. How a Panamanian infielder went from the World Baseball Classic to a starting spot at loanDepot park in six weeks — and why it matters for Miami’s 2026 season.

  Apr 6th, 2026
MLB

Marlins 7, Yankees 6 — Edwards Delivers as Miami Rallies Late to Avoid Sweep in the Bronx

Xavier Edwards drove in three runs as Miami rallied from three down to beat the Yankees 7-6 on Easter Sunday, avoiding the sweep in the Bronx.

  Apr 5th, 2026
MLB

Yankees 9, Marlins 7 — Hernández Triples, International Core Delivers, But Bullpen Collapse Costs Miami at Yankee Stadium

Heriberto Hernández tripled home two runs, but Miami’s bullpen walked ten and couldn’t hold a four-run lead in a 9-7 loss at Yankee Stadium.

  Apr 4th, 2026
MLB

Yankees Beat Marlins 8–2; Eury Pérez Walks Six in First Road Loss

Eury Pérez walked six and Aaron Judge homered twice as the Yankees beat the Marlins 8–2 in New York’s home opener. Miami falls to 5–2 on the season.

  Apr 4th, 2026
MLB, USA Baseball

From Team USA to The Show: Konnor Griffin’s Arrival Is No Longer a Question of When

Konnor Griffin, MLB’s No. 1 prospect and a product of USA Baseball, reaches Pittsburgh at 19 — accelerating the Pirates’ timeline.

  Apr 2nd, 2026
MLB, Puerto Rico, Liga Beisbol Profesional Roberto Clemente

Puerto Rico Announces Pre-Selection Roster for 2026 Central American and Caribbean Games in Santo Domingo

Puerto Rico names its CAC Games roster with WBC pitchers Jorge López, Dereck Rodríguez, and Raymond Burgos leading the July–August tournament squad.

  Apr 1st, 2026
MLB

Sandy Alcantara Throws a Maddux as Marlins Shut Out White Sox 10–0, Go 5–1

Sandy Alcantara threw the first complete game shutout of the MLB season — a Maddux — as Miami routed Chicago 10–0. Liam Hicks drove in four, now leads MLB with 12 RBI.

  Apr 1st, 2026
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