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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

Citi Field Showdown on November 15 Features DR and Puerto Rico All-Star Clash and How to Watch

Everything to know for the PR vs. DR All-Star Game at Citi Field, including updated rosters, TV details, ticket info, and Cano’s final U.S. appearance.

  Nov 15th, 2025

In Historic Baseball United Debut In Dubai, Karachi Monarchs Top Mumbai Cobras 6-4

Karachi Monarchs rallied in the ninth to beat the Mumbai Cobras 6-4 in the first regular-season game in Baseball United history Friday night in Dubai.

  Nov 15th, 2025

Kash Shaikh Talks Baseball United Opening Night In Dubai With World Baseball Network

Baseball United founder Kash Shaikh speaks with World Baseball Network in Dubai about Opening Night, MLB support, new rules, and the league’s global future.

  Nov 15th, 2025

Baseball United Made Its First Full-Season Debut Today In Dubai

Baseball United debuts its first full season in Dubai as Karachi and Mumbai open play, marking a historic launch for professional baseball in the Middle East.

  Nov 14th, 2025

Baseball United Brings Season One to Life in Dubai as Karachi and Mumbai Open a First-of-Its-Kind Monthlong Season

World Baseball Network is on site in Dubai for Baseball United’s inaugural season, with full coverage of Opening Week, team updates, and league developments.

  Nov 14th, 2025

Two USA Baseball Alumni Win Rookie Of The Year With Nick Kurtz In AL & Drake Baldwin In NL

USA Baseball alumni Drake Baldwin and Nick Kurtz win 2025 Rookie of the Year honors after standout rookie seasons in the NL and AL.

  Nov 12th, 2025

Capital One MLB Open Tees Off Wednesday, Nov. 12 at Shadow Creek in Las Vegas

MLB stars tee off Wednesday, Nov. 12 at Shadow Creek in Las Vegas for the Capital One MLB Open featuring Smoltz, Rollins, Wright, Betts and more.

  Nov 12th, 2025

Dominican Media Entrepreneur “Alofoke” Santiago Matías To Throw Out First Pitch Before DR vs. PR All-Star Game At Citi Field

Alofoke will throw the first pitch at Citi Field before the DR vs. PR All-Star Game, linking urbano culture with winter ball on a New York stage.

  Nov 12th, 2025

2025 Louisville Silver Slugger and Rawlings Platinum Gold Glove Award Winners Highlight International Talent

Six international stars — Chisholm Jr., Ramírez, Marte, Perdomo, Soto, and Ohtani — earned 2025 Silver Slugger honors, highlighting global impact.

  Nov 9th, 2025

Winter Ball Heads To Citi Field As Dominican And Puerto Rican All-Stars Prepare Historic Matchup

Citi Field hosts a historic Dominican Republic vs. Puerto Rico All-Star Game as winter ball takes center stage in New York City.

  Nov 8th, 2025

Five New MLB Managers Announced In San Francisco, San Diego, Baltimore, Atlanta, and Washington Ahead of 2026 Season

Five MLB clubs — the Giants, Padres, Orioles, Braves, and Nationals — will each have new managers leading them into the 2026 season.

  Nov 7th, 2025

Former MLB Pitcher Kenta Maeda of Japan Will Return To NPB For 2026 Season

Former MLB pitcher Kenta Maeda, 37, will return to Japan’s Nippon Professional Baseball for the 2026 season after nine years in the majors.

  Nov 7th, 2025
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