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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

MLB Team Movements and Signings Ahead of Opening Day

Yankees sign Ryan Yarbrough, Cardinals set a six-man rotation, and top Red Sox prospect Marcelo Mayer heads to Triple-A ahead of Opening Day 2025.

  3 months ago
MLB, Japan

Massive Crowds and Global Viewership Highlight 2025 MLB Tokyo Series

The 2025 MLB Tokyo Series averaged 24 million viewers over two games as the Dodgers and Cubs helped set new global marks for fan engagement and attendance.

  3 months ago
Taiwan

Chieh-Hsien Chen Signs Record Breaking 10-Year CPBL Contract With Uni-President 7-Eleven Lions Worth $6.66 Million

Chieh-Hsien Chen signed a record $6.66M deal with the Uni-Lions and was named 2024 Premier12 MVP after leading Chinese Taipei to the title.

  3 months ago
Europe, WBSC

2025 Spanish Baseball League Season Starts March 22 

The 2025 Spanish Baseball League season begins March 22 with weekend games through June and doubleheaders on Opening Day. Spain is the defending Euro champ.

  3 months ago
Korea Baseball Organization

10 Foreign Pitchers to Start on 2025 KBO Opening Day

10 foreign pitchers will start on KBO Opening Day for the first time since 2017. The 2025 season begins March 22 with new rules and streaming options.

  3 months ago
Europe, MLB, WBC

Drew Spencer Resigns as Great Britain Manager After 2023 WBC Appearance

Drew Spencer steps down as Great Britain manager after leading team to historic WBC debut. Yankees coach shifts focus to player development.

  3 months ago
WBSC, Europe, MLB

Ian Kinsler Returns as Manager of Team Israel for 2026 World Baseball Classic

Ian Kinsler returns to manage Team Israel at the 2026 WBC, bringing MLB experience and leadership as the roster takes shape for Pool D in Miami.

  4 months ago
MLB

Jose Urquidy Outlook For 2025 Season In Detroit And Possible Implications For Tigers Five-Man Starting Pitching Rotation

Jose Urquidy could rejoin the Tigers’ rotation later this season as he works back from surgery and aims to impact Detroit’s pitching depth.

  4 months ago
MLB

Framber Valdez Joins Elite Group of Dominican-Born Pitchers With Four-Plus Consecutive Opening Day Starts

Framber Valdez will start Opening Day for the fourth straight season, joining an elite group of Dominican-born pitchers with four consecutive season openers.

  4 months ago
MLB

Kodai Senga Makes Unusual Second Spring Training Outing as Mets Host Cardinals at Clover Park

Kodai Senga makes an unusual second spring training outing as the Mets host the Cardinals at Clover Park, navigating early struggles and a rare mid-game return to the mound.

  4 months ago
MLB

Houston Astros Spring Training Interview with Manager Joe Espada and International Player Outlook

Houston Astros Manager Joe Espada discusses the team’s spring training, roster moves, and key adjustments as WBN evaluates international players in camp.

  4 months ago
MLB, WBC, Venezuela

Willson Contreras Ready to Play for Venezuela in 2026 WBC If Invited

Willson Contreras is ready to play for Venezuela in the 2026 WBC if invited, as he prepares for the 2025 season with the Cardinals and transitions to first base.

  4 months ago