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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

Panama

Panama Coaching Staff Announced Under Manager Jose Mayorga For 2026 WBC

Panama announced their 2026 WBC coaching staff under Jose Mayorga and will compete in Pool A at Hiram Bithorn Stadium next March.

  2 months ago
MLB, Venezuela

Eugenio Suarez Cranks Four Home Runs On Saturday and Makes Strong Case For Venezuela 2026 World Baseball Classic Roster

Eugenio Suarez cranks four home runs for Arizona Diamondbacks, becoming first from Venezuela, strengthening case for Venezuela’s 2026 World Baseball Classic

  2 months ago
Korea Baseball Organization, South Korea, MLB

Former MLB Player Ji-man Choi to Begin South Korean Military Service in May

After eight MLB seasons with Tampa Bay, Pittsburgh, and San Diego, Ji-man Choi will fulfill his military duty and aims to play in the KBO following service.

  2 months ago
NCAA, MLB

Boston College Eagles to Host Miami Hurricanes at Fenway Park in ALS Awareness Game

Boston College hosts Miami at Fenway Park April 27 in the 13th annual ALS Awareness Game, honoring Pete Frates and supporting ALS care.

  2 months ago
WBSC, WBC, MLB, Mexico

Seattle Mariners Closer Andres Munoz Making Strong Case for Team Mexico 2026 WBC Selection

Seattle Mariners closer Andres Munoz is dominating early in 2025 and looks like a strong bullpen candidate for Team Mexico at the 2026 WBC in Houston.

  2 months ago
WBSC, WBC, MLB, Europe

San Diego Padres Prospect Leodalis De Vries Eligible To Play for Netherlands in 2026 World Baseball Classic After Gaining Citizenship

San Diego Padres prospect Leodalis De Vries is now eligible to play for the Netherlands at the 2026 WBC after gaining Dutch citizenship.

  2 months ago
WBC, WBSC, Venezuela, Liga Venezolana de Beisbol Profesional, MLB

Houston Astros Bench Coach Omar Lopez Named Venezuela National Team Manager For Second Consecutive World Baseball Classic In 2026

Houston Astros bench coach Omar Lopez returns as Venezuela manager for the 2026 World Baseball Classic after a strong 2024 Premier12 run.

  2 months ago
Puerto Rico, WBC, WBSC

Kansas City Royals Starter Seth Lugo Commits To Play For Puerto Rico In 2026 World Baseball Classic

Seth Lugo commits to Puerto Rico for the 2026 World Baseball Classic. The Royals ace last pitched in the WBC final at Dodger Stadium in 2017.

  2 months ago
WBC, WBSC, Europe

Minnesota Twins Outfielder Harrison Bader Commits to Team Israel for 2026 World Baseball Classic

Harrison Bader will suit up for Team Israel at the 2026 World Baseball Classic, joining a Pool D roster managed by Ian Kinsler in Miami.

  2 months ago
Korea Baseball Organization

KBO Franchise SSG Landers Purchase Former Kansas City Royal Ryan McBroom from Long Island Ducks

SSG Landers sign former Kansas City Royal Ryan McBroom from Long Island Ducks; will replace Guillermo Heredia during six-week injury rehab.

  2 months ago
Minor League Baseball

Bronx Native and Brooklyn Cyclones Catcher Chris Suero Leads All Single-A Levels in Home Runs to Start 2025 Season

Chris Suero, Mets catching prospect from the Bronx, leads all Single-A players in home runs to start 2025 after a hot start with High-A Brooklyn.

  3 months ago
MLB, WBC, WBSC, Puerto Rico

Francisco Lindor To Captain Puerto Rico For Second Consecutive World Baseball Classic

Francisco Lindor will return as Puerto Rico’s captain at the 2026 World Baseball Classic. The Mets shortstop starred at the last two WBC events.

  3 months ago