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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

Kazuma Okamoto and the Blue Jays vs Rays: What Time, Lineups

First pitch 3:07 p.m. ET at Rogers Centre. Toronto placed Patrick Corbin on the IL and recalled Davis Schneider. Lineups, Okamoto, and how to watch.

  Jul 23rd, 2026
MLB

Twins vs Guardians: How to Watch, Lineups, Jose Ramirez Returns

First pitch 1:10 p.m. ET at Progressive Field. José Ramírez is back from hand surgery, Brooks Lee wrecked the Guardians, and the finale decides the series.

  Jul 23rd, 2026
MLB

Padres vs Braves Today: Lineups, Kyle Hart, Wild Card Math

First pitch 12:15 p.m. ET. Kyle Hart faces Chris Sale in the series finale, with San Diego 2.5 games out and its postseason odds in freefall.

  Jul 23rd, 2026
MLB

Kohl Drake MLB Debut: How to Watch Athletics vs. Diamondbacks — Time, TV, Live Stream

Left-hander Kohl Drake makes his MLB debut as the Diamondbacks host the Athletics. How to watch: time, TV channel, live stream and his scouting report.

  Jul 21st, 2026
MLB, Puerto Rico

Carlos Beltrán on Clemente and Cooperstown Honor

Days from becoming the 6th Puerto Rican in Cooperstown, Carlos Beltrán told WBN what it means to follow Roberto Clemente into the Hall of Fame.

  Jul 21st, 2026
MLB

Klay Thompson Lights Up About His Athlete Brothers

Ask a tired Klay Thompson about his brothers and the fatigue vanishes. At Fanatics Fest, he lit up talking Trayce, Mychel and family.

  Jul 21st, 2026
MLB

A Sports ComicCon: Robert Flores on Baseball’s Loud Summer

MLB Network’s Robert Flores called Fanatics Fest a sports ComicCon — and told WBN why baseball is in the best spot he’s seen.

  Jul 21st, 2026
MLB

The Umpire Channel Founder Isn’t Worried About the Robot Umps

Umpire Channel founder Noah Katz found the job at 16. At Fanatics Fest, he told WBN why the robot umps don’t worry him one bit.

  Jul 21st, 2026
MLB

Jason Kendall Talks Robot Umps at Fanatics Fest

Three-time All-Star catcher Jason Kendall figured he’d hate the robot umps. At Fanatics Fest, he told WBN he fell in love with them instead.

  Jul 21st, 2026
MLB

What Is Fanatics Fest? Dates, Location, and Who’s Going

Fanatics Fest runs July 16-19 at the Javits Center. Judge, Jeter, Ortiz, CC and a stacked baseball lineup — plus how to follow it from anywhere.

  Jul 15th, 2026
MLB

What Time Are the 2026 ESPYs? Channel, Host, and Nominees

The 2026 ESPYs air Wednesday at 8 p.m. ET on ABC from Lincoln Center. Start time, channel, host, nominees, and baseball’s strange history at the show.

  Jul 15th, 2026
MLB, WBC, WBSC

How to Watch the 2026 MLB All-Star Game: A Fan’s Guide to Every Team

First pitch is 8 PM ET on FOX from Philadelphia. However you root — by city, by country, or by nobody at all — here’s your guide to every team.

  Jul 14th, 2026
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