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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

Juan Soto Earns Second Straight Juan Marichal Award as 2025 MLB’s Top Dominican Player

Juan Soto wins his second straight Juan Marichal Award, recognizing MLB’s top Dominican player for the 2025 season.

  Oct 21st, 2025
MLB, Dominican Republic

Albert Pujols No Longer in Running for Angels Job, To Interview With Padres as 2026 WBC Nears

Albert Pujols ends talks with the Angels and will interview with the Padres as the 2026 World Baseball Classic approaches, following his success managing in the Dominican Republic.

  Oct 20th, 2025
WBC, MLB

Puerto Rican Catcher Martin Maldonado Will Retire From Major League Baseball And Play In 2026 World Baseball Classic For His Nation

Puerto Rico’s Martin Maldonado retires from MLB and will represent his nation one last time at the 2026 World Baseball Classic.

  Oct 20th, 2025
NCAA

LSU Baseball Honored at White House by President Trump After 2025 National Championship

President Donald Trump honored LSU and LSU–Shreveport at the White House on Oct. 20, celebrating the Tigers’ 2025 College World Series championship.

  Oct 20th, 2025
Panama

2025 Central American Games Baseball Tournament Schedule Outline

The 2025 Central American Games baseball tournament runs Oct. 24–29 in Guatemala City, featuring Nicaragua, Honduras, Costa Rica, and El Salvador.

  Oct 16th, 2025
MLB

Eight Nations Represented Among 2025 Rawlings Gold Glove Finalists

Eight nations represented among 2025 Rawlings Gold Glove finalists — international stars shine in this year’s elite defensive field. #BaseballWithoutBorders

  Oct 16th, 2025
WBC

2026 World Baseball Classic Schedule Guide & Winter League Website Ledger

The 2025-26 winter league seasons in the Caribbean, Asia, and Australia are just under way, […]

  Oct 15th, 2025
MLB, WBC

2026 World Baseball Classic Set To Televise On FOX Sports For Second Consecutive Event

FOX Sports will air all 47 WBC 2026 games across FOX, FS1, FS2, FOX Sports App, FOX One, Tubi & FOX Deportes. Pools, dates, venues, and how to watch.

  Oct 14th, 2025
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
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