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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

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.

  1 week 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.

  1 week 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.

  1 week 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.

  1 week 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.

  2 weeks 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.

  2 weeks 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.

  2 weeks ago
NCAA

FAU Owls Stars Ward and Lipsey Shine in 15-8 Win Over Bucknell

Patrick Ward homered and drove in four, while Marshall Lipsey added three RBI as FAU powered past Bucknell 15-8 to open their two-game series in Boca Raton.

  2 weeks ago
American Association, Germany

Lou Helmig Headlines Three Key 2025 International Signings for Fargo-Moorhead RedHawks

Lou Helmig headlines three key international signings for the Fargo-Moorhead RedHawks’ 2025 roster, joining Osmy Gregorio and Alexfri Planez for the season.

  2 weeks ago
MLB, LIDOM

Mets Outfielder Jose Siri Adjusting to Spring Training After 2024-25 LIDOM Season

After a strong 2024-25 LIDOM season, Mets outfielder Jose Siri is competing for a roster spot in spring training, adjusting to MLB pitching in camp.

  3 weeks ago
NCAA

Arizona State RHP Jack Martinez Dominates in 3-1 Win Over Gonzaga

Jack Martinez struck out 10 in seven dominant innings as Arizona State topped Gonzaga 3-1. ASU improved to 11-4 in its first Big 12 season.

  3 weeks ago
Italy, MLB, Minor League Baseball, WBC

Angels LHP Samuel Aldegheri Prepares for 2025 Season and Italy’s 2026 WBC Run

Italian left-hander Samuel Aldegheri is competing for a spot in the Angels’ rotation while preparing to represent Italy in the 2026 World Baseball Classic.

  3 weeks ago