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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, Japan

Six Asian-Born Players On The Los Angeles Dodgers and Chicago Cubs

The 2025 MLB World Tour Tokyo Series opens with Cubs vs. Dodgers at the Tokyo Dome. Yoshinobu Yamamoto and Shota Imanaga to start. Full preview here.

  3 months ago
NCAA

Paul Mainieri Passes Larry Hayes for Sixth on NCAA Division I Wins List with 1,509 as South Carolina Defeats Winthrop

Paul Mainieri reaches 1,509 career wins, ranking sixth all-time in NCAA D1 history as South Carolina defeats Winthrop 5-3. Read more on his milestone.

  3 months ago
MLB, Japan

International Spotlight For MLB World Tour Tokyo Series: Los Angeles Dodgers vs. Chicago Cubs

MLB returns to Japan as the Cubs and Dodgers open the 2025 season in Tokyo. Previewing the series, key matchups, and Ichiro Suzuki’s Hall of Fame honor.

  3 months ago
Australia, Korea Baseball Organization, South Korea

Melbourne Aces to Face KT Wiz in Exhibition Game Ahead of 2025 Season

Melbourne Aces will host KT Wiz in an exhibition game at Melbourne Ballpark on Feb. 21. Find streaming info and KBO season details here.

  3 months ago
MLB, Minor League Baseball, WBC

Athletics Sign Mexican Born Infielder Luis Urías

Luis Urías joins the Athletics for spring training, competing for an infield role. The Mexican-born infielder looks to rebound after a tough 2024 season.

  3 months ago
Cuba

80 Cuban-Born Players in the 2024-25 Winter League Season and Updates on the 2025 Elite League

A complete breakdown of the 80 Cuban-born players who competed in the 2024-25 winter league season and updates on the upcoming 2025 Elite League.

  3 months ago
Serie del Caribe, Cuba, Nicaragua, Colombia, Panama

Caribbean Winter League Tournaments Future Outlook for the 2025-26 Season

The 2025-26 winter league season will shape the future of Caribbean baseball, with expanded tournaments, new teams, and international growth on the horizon.

  3 months ago
NCAA

Paul Mainieri Earns First Win With South Carolina In Season Opener Against Sacred Heart

Paul Mainieri wins his first game as South Carolina’s head coach, leading the Gamecocks to a 5-3 victory over Sacred Heart on Opening Day of the 2025 season.

  3 months ago
NCAA

MLB The Show 25 to Feature College Baseball

MLB The Show 25 adds college baseball for the first time, featuring NCAA teams, NIL integration, and new gameplay modes in the latest edition of the video game

  3 months ago
WBC

Chinese Taipei Announces Official Roster for 2025 World Baseball Classic Qualifiers

Chinese Taipei eyes a WBCQ berth after winning the Premier12. With a strong roster and home-field edge, they aim to secure a spot in the 2026 WBC.

  3 months ago
NCAA

Globe Life Field NCAA Division I Baseball Events For 2025

Globe Life Field hosts top NCAA baseball in 2025, including the Big 12 Championship and Shriners Showdown. Watch live on FloBaseball and ESPN!

  3 months ago
WBC

South Africa Announces Official Roster for 2025 World Baseball Classic Qualifiers

South Africa announces its 2025 World Baseball Classic Qualifiers roster, set to face Chinese Taipei, Spain, and Nicaragua from Feb. 21-25 at the Taipei Dome.

  3 months ago