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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

Salute To Service Night With Cross-State Rivals In The City of Brotherly Love

Phillies and Pirates honor veterans and service members on Armed Forces Weekend on Salute To Service Night with Paul Skenes set to start Sunday in his Citizens Bank Park debut.

  2 months ago
MLB, Dominican Republic

The Mets Got Juan Soto but the Yankees Kept the Edge

Juan Soto returns to Yankee Stadium as a Met. The Yankees passed on $765M—and five months later, they might be better off without him.

  2 months ago
MLB, Venezuela

New York Mets Acquire Lefty Jose Castillo From Arizona Diamondbacks for Cash and DFA Kevin Herget

Mets acquire lefty Jose Castillo from Diamondbacks for cash after rough start to 2025. Castillo will try to revive career in injury-hit NY bullpen and piror WBC appearance for Venezuela.

  2 months ago
WBSC, WBC, Dominican Republic

Juan Soto Announces In Washington Heights He Will Play For Dominican Republic In 2026 WBC

Juan Soto will play for the Dominican Republic at the 2026 World Baseball Classic, joining a stacked roster competing in Pool D at loanDepot Park.

  2 months ago
MLB

Seattle Mariners Closer Andres Munoz Will Play For Mexico In 2026 World Baseball Classic

Seattle Mariners closer Andres Munoz, MLB’s saves leader in 2025, will play in the WBC for Mexico in the 2026 World Baseball Classic next March in Houston.

  2 months ago
MLB

Five Walk Offs in the Ninth or Later Cap Wild MLB Night

Five MLB games ended in walk-offs on May 13 — three home runs, two hits — with stars from PR, MX, DR, and the U.S. delivering in the ninth or later.

  2 months ago
MLB, WBC, USA Baseball

Evan Longoria Signs One Day Deal to Retire With Tampa Bay Rays

Evan Longoria will retire with the Rays on June 7 after signing a one-day contract. He played for Team USA in the 2009 World Baseball Classic.

  2 months ago
MLB, USA Baseball, WBSC, WBC

Paul Skenes Will Pitch for Team USA in 2026 WBC

Paul Skenes will pitch for Team USA in the 2026 WBC, joining a deep U.S. talent pool aiming to reclaim the title after falling to Japan in 2023.

  2 months ago
MLB, Minor League Baseball, LIDOM

Arizona Diamondbacks Call Up No. 4 MLBPipeline Prospect Jordan Lawlar Ahead of Series at San Francisco Giants

Arizona called up No. 4 MLBPipeline prospect Jordan Lawlar from Triple-A Reno ahead of series at San Francisco, per Nick Piecoro of AZCentral.

  3 months ago
American Association

Former MLB Two-Way Player Brett Phillips Signed With Kane County Cougars On May 9 In Midst Of 2025 American Association Season

Brett Phillips signed with the Kane County Cougars on May 9, continuing his two-way journey after brief stints with Cleburne and Campeche in 2025.

  3 months ago
NCAA

Sacramento State Tops Utah Valley 12-2 With Seven-Inning Mercy Rule in Game Two of WAC Series

Sacramento State beat Utah Valley 12-2 in seven innings behind Ethan Lay’s strong start and 16-hit attack; UVU looks to rebound Sunday on Senior Day.

  3 months ago
MLB, Dominican Republic

Yankees’ Jasson Dominguez Cracks Three Home Runs in 10-2 Win Over Athletics and Boosts 2026 WBC Bid for Dominican Republic

Jasson Dominguez crushed three home runs in Sacramento, boosting his WBC case to represent the Dominican Republic at the 2026 World Baseball Classic.

  3 months ago