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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, WBC

Francisco Lindor Powers New York Mets While Kenley Jansen Climbs Strikeout List for Los Angeles Angels

Francisco Lindor powered the New York Mets past the Marlins while Kenley Jansen moved to fifth all time in strikeouts for the Los Angeles Angels

  5 months ago
MLB, Puerto Rico, WBC

Puerto Rican Stars Jose Berrios and Francisco Lindor Reach Career Milestones in Second Week of 2025 MLB Season

Berríos gets win No. 100 and Lindor tallies hit No. 1,500 as Puerto Rican stars reflect on past WBC tournaments ahead of 2026 World Baseball Classic in San Juan.

  5 months ago
MLB, WBC

Toronto Blue Jays Sign Vladimir Guerrero Jr. to Third-Highest Contract in MLB History

Vladimir Guerrero Jr. inks 14-year, $500M deal with Blue Jays, third-highest in MLB history. Could join Dominican Republic at 2026 WBC in Miami.

  5 months ago
MLB

Boston Red Sox Acquiring Milwaukee Brewers No. 7 Top Prospect 19-Year Old Dominican Republic Left-Handed Hitting OF Yophery Rodriguez

Red Sox acquire 19-year-old OF prospect Yophery Rodriguez from Brewers, sending RHP Quinn Priester to Milwaukee in a multi-piece April 7 trade.

  5 months ago
MLB

Jesse Chavez Returns Again to Atlanta Braves in Strange But Familiar Setup

Jesse Chavez is back with the Braves for the eighth time. Fans think he only pitches at home. Atlanta might be just fine with that.

  5 months ago
MLB, Minor League Baseball

Utility Player Cooper Hummel Signs Minor League Deal With New York Yankees

Yankees sign Cooper Hummel to MiLB deal. The 30-year-old switch hitter will report to Triple-A after time with Astros, Mariners, and Diamondbacks.

  5 months ago
MLB

Chicago Cubs’ Shota Imanaga and Philadelphia Phillies’ Jesús Luzardo Hand San Diego Padres and Los Angeles Dodgers First Losses of 2025 Season

Shota Imanaga and Jesús Luzardo led the Cubs and Phillies to wins, snapping undefeated starts for the Padres and Dodgers ahead of the 2026 WBC.

  5 months ago
MLB

Nicaraguan Carlos Rodriguez To Make First Start for Milwaukee Brewers on Saturday Against Cincinnati Reds at Home

Nicaraguan pitcher Carlos Rodriguez will make his first 2025 start for the Brewers on April 5, aiming to earn a rotation spot under manager Pat Murphy.

  5 months ago
Venezuela, Liga Venezolana de Beisbol Profesional, MLB

Ezequiel Tovar Confirms He Will Play for Venezuela in 2026 World Baseball Classic If Invited by Federation

Ezequiel Tovar says he hopes to play for Venezuela in the 2026 World Baseball Classic if invited, as Colorado opens 2025 season in the snow.

  5 months ago
MLB, Minor League Baseball

Italian-Born Pitchers Samuel Aldegheri and Alessandro Ercolani Start 2025 Season in Double-A

Italian-born pitchers Samuel Aldegheri and Alessandro Ercolani will start the 2025 MiLB season in Double-A for the Angels and Pirates, respectively.

  5 months ago
MLB

New York Mets Sign Dominican RHP Jose Marte to Two-Year Minor League Deal

The Mets signed Dominican RHP Jose Marte to a two-year minor league deal after four seasons with the Angels and a strong showing in Triple-A.

  5 months ago
MLB

Dominican OF Alexander Canario Added To Pittsburgh Pirates 26-Man Roster

Dominican OF Alexander Canario joins Pirates’ 26-man roster after spring surge. Ji Hwan Bae sent to Triple-A. Pittsburgh hosts Yankees Friday.

  5 months ago