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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, Dominican Republic

Austin Wells on Dominican Radar as Pujols Discusses Angels Role Before 2026 WBC

Austin Wells on Dominican radar for 2026 WBC as Nelson Cruz builds roster; Albert Pujols in Angels talks. Catcher depth is the swing issue.

  Oct 14th, 2025
Liga Venezolana de Beisbol Profesional, MLB

Did Boston Red Sox Prevent Outfielder Jhostynxon García From Joining Navegantes del Magallanes In 2025-26 LVBP Season?

Reports from Venezuela suggest the Boston Red Sox may have blocked outfielder Jhostynxon García from joining Navegantes del Magallanes this LVBP season.

  Oct 10th, 2025
Nippon Professional Baseball, MLB, Japan

Takahiro Ikeyama Named Tokyo Yakult Swallows Manager, Fans Celebrate “Bunbunmaru” Era

Takahiro “Bunbunmaru” Ikeyama returns to lead the Tokyo Yakult Swallows, reviving the team’s spirit and uniting fans for a new era at Meiji Jingu.

  Oct 10th, 2025
MLB

Teoscar Hernández, Ohtani, and Sasaki Power Dodgers Past Phillies in Game 1

Ohtani earns first MLB postseason win, Hernández homers, and Sasaki seals Game 1 as Dodgers beat Phillies 5–3 in the 2025 NLDS.

  Oct 4th, 2025
MLB

San Diego Padres International Core Powers Win-or-Else Test at Wrigley Field – Photo Edition

Padres vs Cubs for Game 2 at Wrigley: San Diego’s international core—Tatis, Arraez, Bogaerts, Machado—pushes to extend the Wild Card series.

  Oct 1st, 2025
MLB

Dodgers Bring WBC Experience and International Edge to Wild Card Battle With Cincinnati Reds

World Baseball Network previews Dodgers vs Reds with safe, balanced, and chaos betting plays — from Ohtani’s doubles to Elly De La Cruz fireworks.

  Sep 30th, 2025
MLB

Wild Card Wheelhouse: Detroit Tigers at Cleveland Guardians

World Baseball Network previews Tigers vs Guardians with odds, stolen base props, and international edges shaping October baseball.

  Sep 30th, 2025
MLB

Marlins Spoil Mets Season As Reds Back Into Playoffs

Mets and Reds both lost on Game 162, leaving fans to call it a MID-Off. Marlins played spoiler in Miami, ending New York’s season with a shutout.

  Sep 28th, 2025
MLB, WBC

Mets Shut Out Marlins On World Baseball Classic Day To Force Wild Card Race To The Brink

Mets shut out Marlins 5-0 on WBC Day in Miami as Lindor, Alonso, Soto and Díaz shine; Reds-Brewers odds keep Wild Card race alive to Game 162.

  Sep 27th, 2025
MLB

Marlins Expose Mets With Small Ball And Big Blows In September Spoiler Role

Alcantara steadies, Marlins’ 6-run 5th buries Mets. Lindor’s 11th leadoff HR fades as Miami’s bullpen cruises. NL Wild Card race on the line.

  Sep 27th, 2025
MLB, WBC, Panama

Stars of the 2025 MLB Stretch Run: Eyeing the 2026 World Baseball Classic

Aaron Judge, Kyle Schwarber, Cal Raleigh, Edmundo Sosa, Iván Herrera, and Shohei Ohtani finished the 2025 MLB regular season strong, showing why they will be key for Team USA, Panama, and Japan at the 2026 WBC.

  Sep 26th, 2025
USA Baseball

Prep Baseball All-American Game in Miami Highlights Future MLB Stars — Class of 2026 Tops 2027

Class of 2026 beat 2027 in the 2025 Prep Baseball All-American Game in Miami as Jacob Lombard earned MVP and Beau Peterson won the Home Run Derby.

  Sep 21st, 2025
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