loading

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, Japan, Nippon Professional Baseball

From the Negro Leagues to Cooperstown and Beyond

Negro League legends will be honored in Cooperstown and beyond, recognizing 105 years of history and their global impact on the game of baseball.

  12 hours ago
MLB

Rube Foster Built the Negro Leagues and Changed the Global Game 105 Years Later

Rube Foster and his vision launched the Negro Leagues in 1920. More than a century later, his global impact is still shaping the game of baseball.

  17 hours ago
MLB, Nippon Professional Baseball

Negro Leagues and Japan One Hundred Years of Baseball Influence

Ichiro’s Hall of Fame nod highlights a century-long link between Japan and the Negro Leagues, from barnstorming tours to global baseball influence.

  19 hours ago
MLB

Ichiro Becomes First Japanese-Born Hall of Famer as Over 50 Legends Return to Cooperstown for 2025 Induction

Ichiro, Sabathia, Wagner, Allen, and Parker lead the Class of 2025 as over 50 Hall of Famers return to Cooperstown for this year’s induction ceremony.

  5 days ago
Mexico, Liga ARCO Mexicana del Pacifico, Liga Mexicana de Beisbol

Gerardo Reyes Reflects on Diablos Rojos, WBC Pride, and Liga Mexicana Legacy at Estadio Harp Helu

Diablos Rojos pitcher Gerardo Reyes joins WBN at Estadio Harp Helú to reflect on LMB history, WBC pride, and Mexico City’s title hopes.

  7 days ago
MLB

Global Stars Dazzle on the Field and Red Carpet at 2025 MLB All-Star Game in Atlanta

Shohei Ohtani, Vladimir Guerrero Jr., and 15 others born outside the U.S. made All-Star noise in Atlanta — in the box score and on the red carpet.

  1 week ago
Mexico, Liga ARCO Mexicana del Pacifico, Liga Mexicana de Beisbol

Lorenzo Bundy Reflects on Diablos Rojos Legacy and LMB All-Star Weekend in Mexico City

Lorenzo Bundy discusses Diablos Rojos deep lineup, global brand, and what it meant to host the 2025 LMB All-Star Game in Mexico City.

  1 week ago
Mexico, Liga ARCO Mexicana del Pacifico, Liga Mexicana de Beisbol

Alexi Amarista Reflects on All-Star Honor and Second-Half Goals at 2025 LMB All-Star Weekend in Mexico

Guerreros de Oaxaca’s Alexi Amarista reflects on his 2025 LMB All-Star honor and second-half goals during WBN’s 100th All-Star Weekend in Mexico City.

  1 week ago
Mexico, Liga ARCO Mexicana del Pacifico, Liga Mexicana de Beisbol

Art Charles Soaks In LMB All-Star Gala Spotlight As League Celebrates 100 Years

Leones slugger Art Charles reflected on Yadir Drake, LMB’s growth, and earning MVP at the 100th Anniversary All-Star Game in Mexico City.

  1 week ago
MLB

Josue Briceno, Jurrangelo Cijntje, Jesus Made and Josue De Paula Shine in 2025 MLB All-Star Futures Game as NL Wins 4-2

Josue Briceno, Jurrangelo Cijntje, Jesus Made and MVP Josue De Paula helped lead the National League to a 4-2 win in the 2025 MLB All-Star Futures Game.

  2 weeks ago
MLB, NCAA

2025 HBCU Swingman Classic Kicks Off MLB All-Star Festivities in Atlanta

The 2025 HBCU Swingman Classic opened MLB’s All-Star Weekend in Atlanta with 50 HBCU stars, big moments, and a celebration of Black college baseball. Final Score 7-4.

  2 weeks ago
MLB

WBN Rewind: MLB All-Star Game Moves from Atlanta to Denver in 2021

MLB moved the 2021 All-Star Game from Atlanta to Denver over Georgia’s voting law. The game returns to Atlanta for the 2025 Midsummer Classic.

  2 weeks ago