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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, Panama, WBC

St. Louis Cardinals Catcher Ivan Herrera Ties Panamanian-Born MLB Record With Three Home Runs Against Los Angeles Angels

Panamanian-born Ivan Herrera hit three home runs for the St. Louis Cardinals in a 12-5 win over the Los Angeles Angels, tying a rare MLB record.

  2 months ago
NCAA, USA Baseball, Japan

USA Collegiate National Team Names Andy Stankiewicz Manager for Summer Series Against Japan

USA Baseball named Andy Stankiewicz manager of the 2025 Collegiate National Team for its July series in Japan against Japan’s Collegiate All-Stars.

  2 months ago
MLB

Omar Cruz Perfect in 9th Inning in MLB Debut as San Diego Remains Undefeated in 7-0 Win over Cleveland Guardians

Omar Cruz pitched a 1-2-3 ninth in his MLB debut Tuesday night as the Padres shut out the Guardians 7-0 and stayed perfect to open the 2025 season.

  2 months ago
MLB

Miami Marlins Sandy Alcantara and New York Mets Kodai Senga in Early April Duel Between International Aces

Marlins ace Sandy Alcantara and Mets starter Kodai Senga each threw five innings in a sharp April 1 matchup at loanDepot park in Miami.

  2 months ago
MLB

New York Mets Trade Dominican Outfielder Alexander Canario to Pittsburgh Pirates for Cash Considerations

The Mets traded Dominican outfielder Alexander Canario to the Pirates. Canario played for Águilas Cibaeñas in LIDOM and impressed in spring training.

  2 months ago
MLB

Boston Red Sox Sign Garrett Crochet to Six-Year $170 Million Extension

The Boston Red Sox signed left-hander Garrett Crochet to a six-year $170 million contract extension, the largest ever for a pitcher with 4+ years of service.

  2 months ago
MLB

Top Prospects Roman Anthony and Carson Williams and Coby Mayo Open 2025 Triple-A Season Strong

Roman Anthony, Carson Williams, and Coby Mayo headline Triple-A’s top MLBPipeline prospects already making noise to open the 2025 MiLB season.

  2 months ago
MLB

German Marquez and Cristopher Sanchez Square Off in First Latin American-Born Starting Pitcher Matchup of 2025 MLB Season

Cristopher Sanchez and German Marquez headlined March 31 MLB action with the first Latin starter matchup of 2025, while Martin Perez starred for the White Sox.

  2 months ago
MLB

Atlanta Braves Bring Back 41-Year-Old Jesse Chavez for Fifth Stint Ahead of Dodgers Series

The Atlanta Braves called up 41-year-old Jesse Chavez for his fifth stint with the club ahead of their series at Dodger Stadium, DFA’ing Hector Neris.

  2 months ago
MLB

2025 MLB International Signing Period Tracker By Team

Team-by-team tracker of the 2025 MLB International Signing Period, including every $300K+ bonus and full player list upddated with club totals.

  2 months ago
MLB

International-Born Players Making Their Mark on 2025 MLB Opening Day Rosters

265 internationally born players appeared on 2025 MLB Opening Day rosters, led by 100 from the Dominican Republic and a record 26 from Cuba.

  2 months ago
MLB

Prospect Watch: MLB No. 1 Ranked Catching Prospect Samuel Basallo Will Start Year In Triple-A Norfolk

Sam Basallo, a catcher out of the Dominican Republic is the Baltimore Orioles No. 1 […]

  2 months ago