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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

Yankees 9, Marlins 7 — Hernández Triples, International Core Delivers, But Bullpen Collapse Costs Miami at Yankee Stadium

Heriberto Hernández tripled home two runs, but Miami’s bullpen walked ten and couldn’t hold a four-run lead in a 9-7 loss at Yankee Stadium.

  Apr 4th, 2026
MLB

Yankees Beat Marlins 8–2; Eury Pérez Walks Six in First Road Loss

Eury Pérez walked six and Aaron Judge homered twice as the Yankees beat the Marlins 8–2 in New York’s home opener. Miami falls to 5–2 on the season.

  Apr 4th, 2026
MLB, USA Baseball

From Team USA to The Show: Konnor Griffin’s Arrival Is No Longer a Question of When

Konnor Griffin, MLB’s No. 1 prospect and a product of USA Baseball, reaches Pittsburgh at 19 — accelerating the Pirates’ timeline.

  Apr 2nd, 2026
MLB, Puerto Rico, Liga Beisbol Profesional Roberto Clemente

Puerto Rico Announces Pre-Selection Roster for 2026 Central American and Caribbean Games in Santo Domingo

Puerto Rico names its CAC Games roster with WBC pitchers Jorge López, Dereck Rodríguez, and Raymond Burgos leading the July–August tournament squad.

  Apr 1st, 2026
MLB

Sandy Alcantara Throws a Maddux as Marlins Shut Out White Sox 10–0, Go 5–1

Sandy Alcantara threw the first complete game shutout of the MLB season — a Maddux — as Miami routed Chicago 10–0. Liam Hicks drove in four, now leads MLB with 12 RBI.

  Apr 1st, 2026
MLB, Minor League Baseball, USA Baseball

Colt Emerson Was Winning Gold for Team USA Before He Could Drive. Now the Mariners Are Paying Him Like It.

Before his first MLB at-bat, Colt Emerson’s journey ran through Taiwan, the U-18 World Cup, and now a record $95M deal with Seattle.

  Mar 31st, 2026
MLB

Miami Marlins Bounce Back, Beat White Sox 9–2 to Even Series

Miami answered Monday’s loss with a 9–2 win over Chicago, fueled by Liam Hicks’ hot start and a four-run fourth inning.

  Mar 31st, 2026
Cuba, MLB

Miguel Vargas Left Cuba for This. On Monday Night in Miami, He Owned It. Chicago White Sox Hand Marlins First Loss of 2026 Season

Cuban-born Miguel Vargas came home to Miami and delivered a grand slam and six RBIs, spoiling the Marlins’ undefeated start

  Mar 30th, 2026
MLB

Brewers Sign Shortstop Prospect Cooper Pratt to 8-Year, $50 Million Extension

Brewers sign top prospect Cooper Pratt to 8-year deal, betting on elite defense, plate discipline, and long-term upside.

  Mar 30th, 2026
MLB

Owen Caissie Walk-Off Homer Completes Marlins Sweep of Rockies, Miami Starts 3–0

Down 3–0 in the first. Two outs in the ninth. Owen Caissie hit a walk-off two-run homer to complete the sweep. Miami’s first 3–0 start since 2009.

  Mar 29th, 2026
MLB

Eury Pérez Strikes Out Eight as Marlins Beat Rockies 4–3, Owen Caissie Delivers Late

Eury Pérez struck out eight and got stronger as the game went on. Owen Caissie delivered the go-ahead single in the eighth. Marlins move to 2–0.

  Mar 29th, 2026
MLB

Elite Global Players Take Center Stage in the 2026 Major League Baseball Season

249 players from 16 countries headline MLB’s 2026 Opening Day rosters as the global game arrives fresh off Venezuela’s World Baseball Classic title.

  Mar 28th, 2026
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