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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

The Global Stage Was Set In 2025 Beginning In Tokyo & Ending In Toronto: What Lies Ahead for the 2026 World Baseball Classic

From Tokyo to Toronto, MLB’s 2025 season ended on a global stage as the Dodgers won it all — setting the tone for the 2026 World Baseball Classic.

  Nov 3rd, 2025

Capital One MLB Open Golf Tournament Tees Off November 12–14 at Shadow Creek

MLB stars hit the fairways at Shadow Creek for the first Capital One MLB Open, Nov. 12–14, airing Nov. 18 on TNT during MLB Awards Week.

  Nov 3rd, 2025

Dodgers Parade 2025: World Series Champions Celebrate Monday, November 3 in Los Angeles

The Dodgers celebrate their 2025 World Series title with a downtown Los Angeles parade at 11 a.m. Monday, Nov. 3, followed by a rally at Dodger Stadium.

  Nov 2nd, 2025

The World Series Ends Tonight. The Next Big Stage Is Already Underway in the Arizona Fall League

As the World Series ends, the Arizona Fall League takes center stage — with Blake Mitchell, Joshua Kuroda-Grauer, and future MLB stars already shining.

  Nov 1st, 2025

Mookie Betts Wins 2025 Roberto Clemente Award As Dodgers Outlast Blue Jays In 18-Inning Game 3

Mookie Betts wins the 2025 Roberto Clemente Award before the Dodgers’ 18-inning World Series win, honoring his 5050 Foundation’s impact in L.A. and Nashville.

  Oct 28th, 2025
MLB

International-born Players Spotlighting 2025 World Series

World Baseball Network has compiled a list of every active international-born player participating in the 2025 World Series between the Los Angeles Dodgers and the Toronto Blue Jays.

  Oct 24th, 2025
MLB, Japan

Shohei Ohtani’s Greatest Game Ever: MLB Reaches a New Global Peak Ahead of 2026 World Baseball Classic

Shohei Ohtani’s three-homer, 10-strikeout NLCS masterpiece signals a new global peak for baseball ahead of WBC 2026.

  Oct 24th, 2025
MLB

Global Power: International-Born Players Shine Among 2025 Silver Slugger Finalists

Baseball’s global stars dominate the 2025 Silver Slugger finalists list, led by Ohtani, Guerrero Jr., and Soto.

  Oct 24th, 2025
MLB, Japan

Japanese Rookie Roki Sasaki Becomes Dodgers’ Bullpen Edge Ahead of 2025 World Series

Roki Sasaki’s dominant postseason gives the Dodgers a bullpen edge entering the 2025 World Series vs. Toronto.

  Oct 24th, 2025
MLB

Vladimir Guerrero Jr. To Headline La Gente Del Barrio Celebrity Softball Game and Home Run Derby With Teoscar Hernández, Gleyber Torres, and Junior Caminero

Vladimir Guerrero Jr. joins Teoscar Hernández, Gleyber Torres, and Junior Caminero for La Gente Del Barrio on Dec. 6 at loanDepot Park.

  Oct 23rd, 2025
MLB

Los Angeles Rams Practice At Camden Yards Highlights Baltimore’s New Cross-Sport Era

The Los Angeles Rams trained on Orioles turf before flying to London and winning 35-7, underscoring Baltimore’s new Orioles–Ravens alliance and its global sports footprint.

  Oct 22nd, 2025
MLB

Latino Players Who Have Won the LCS MVP; Vladimir Guerrero Jr.’s Mystique

Vladimir Guerrero Jr. becomes the 25th Latino to win ALCS MVP, powering Toronto past Seattle; Dominican roots and 2026 WBC aura fuel his mystique

  Oct 21st, 2025
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