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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

Mexico, MLB

Toronto Blue Jays Catcher Alejandro Kirk Confirmed To Play For Mexico In 2026 World Baseball Classic

Alejandro Kirk commits to Team Mexico for the 2026 WBC after a huge 2025 with Toronto—and a possible Tijuana reunion with Jonathan Aranda.

  Jan 1st, 2026
NCAA, USA Baseball

Georgia State’s New Downtown Baseball Stadium Will Honor Hank Aaron At Atlanta–Fulton County Stadium Site

Georgia State’s $15.4M, 1,000-seat stadium at the Atlanta–Fulton County Stadium site is set for fall 2026 completion after permit approval.

  Dec 27th, 2025
MLB

Panamanian Right-Handed Pitcher Sadrac Franco Signs Minor League Contract With San Diego Padres

Panamanian right-hander Sadrac Franco signed with the Padres after posting a 0.89 ERA in winter ball, putting himself on the 2026 radar.

  Dec 24th, 2025
Venezuela, MLB, Minor League Baseball

Yankees Sign Venezuelan Catchers Ali Sánchez and Miguel Palma to Minor League Contracts

The Yankees signed Venezuelan catchers Ali Sánchez and Miguel Palma to minor league deals, adding organizational depth ahead of spring training.

  Dec 24th, 2025
MLB, Minor League Baseball, Panama

Christian Bethancourt Signs Minor League Deal With Chicago Cubs

Christian Bethancourt signed a minor league deal with the Cubs, adding veteran catching depth as Chicago evaluates options for 2026 and WBC impact.

  Dec 23rd, 2025
USA Baseball

Joliet Slammers to Play Exhibition Game Inside Old Joliet Prison in 2026

The Joliet Slammers will play a 2026 exhibition game inside Old Joliet Prison, reviving a historic chapter of baseball tied to the Route 66 Centennial.

  Dec 22nd, 2025
USA Baseball, MLB, Florida Complex League

Inside The Farm League Built By Dee Strange Gordon in Florida For Global Players

Former MLB All-Star Dee Strange-Gordon built The Farm League as a global development hub where players stay ready across leagues and borders.

  Dec 22nd, 2025
MLB, Nippon Professional Baseball

Tyler Austin Returns to United States After Five Seasons in Japan, Signs One-Year Deal With Chicago Cubs

Tyler Austin returns to MLB after six standout seasons in Japan, signing a one-year deal with the Chicago Cubs following success with Yokohama.

  Dec 19th, 2025

José Berríos’ La Makina Dream Home Run Derby and Celebrity Softball Game Returns December 13 in Puerto Rico

José Berríos’ Dream Home Run Derby & Celebrity Softball Game returns Dec. 13 in Puerto Rico, supporting youth programs through the La Makina Foundation.

  Dec 9th, 2025

Juan Soto, Fernando Tatis Jr. And Julio Rodríguez Headline La Gente Del Barrio Home Run Derby In Miami

Vladimir Guerrero Jr., Juan Soto, Fernando Tatis Jr. and Julio Rodríguez lead La Gente Del Barrio’s aluminum-bat Home Run Derby Dec. 6 at loanDepot Park.

  Dec 9th, 2025

Baseball United Opens Season One Today in Dubai as Fans Arrive for a Month of Firsts

Baseball United opens Season One tonight in Dubai with Karachi vs. Mumbai to begin a month-long schedule featuring four teams and global broadcast coverage.

  Dec 9th, 2025

Fernando Valenzuela, Carlos Delgado, and the Borderline Ballot — Part Three, Live from the Winter Meetings in Orlando

Fernando Valenzuela, Carlos Delgado, Gary Sheffield, Don Mattingly, and Dale Murphy headline the international and borderline Hall of Fame cases left out in 2026.

  Dec 9th, 2025
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