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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.

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Mexico, WBC, WBSC

Mexico Mercy-Rules Brazil 16–0 Behind Four Homers, Sets Up Showdown With USA

Mexico mercy-ruled Brazil 16-0 in six innings behind four home runs and 16 hits, setting up a major Pool B showdown against Team USA.

  Mar 8th, 2026
Italy, WBC, WBSC, Europe

Italy Beats Great Britain 7-4, Improves to 2-0 Ahead of Showdowns With USA and Mexico

Italy beat Great Britain 7-4 behind back-to-back home runs from Andrew Fischer and J.J. D’Orazio, moving to 2-0 in Pool B at the 2026 World Baseball Classic.

  Mar 8th, 2026
WBC, USA Baseball

2026 World Baseball Classic: Schwarber, Skubal Lead Team USA to 9-1 Win over Great Britain

HOUSTON, Texas — Team USA erased an early deficit with a five-run fifth inning and […]

  Mar 8th, 2026
Italy

Sam Aldegheri Dominates as Italy Shuts Out Brazil 8–0 in Pool B at 2026 World Baseball Classic

Sam Aldegheri strikes out eight and allows one hit as Italy defeats Brazil 8–0 at Daikin Park to open its 2026 World Baseball Classic campaign.

  Mar 7th, 2026
USA Baseball

Aaron Judge Homers in First WBC At-Bat as Team USA Pulls Away with Seven-Run Ninth for 15–5 Win Over Brazil

Aaron Judge homered in his first World Baseball Classic at-bat as Team USA pulled away with a seven-run ninth inning to defeat Brazil 15–5 in Pool B play.

  Mar 7th, 2026
Mexico, Europe, WBSC, WBC

2026 World Baseball Classic: Jonathan Aranda’s Three-Run Homer Lifts Mexico Past Great Britain 8-2 in Pool B Opener

Jonathan Aranda’s three-run homer in the eighth inning lifted Mexico to an 8-2 win over Great Britain to open Pool B play at the 2026 World Baseball Classic.

  Mar 6th, 2026
Italy, WBC, WBSC

Team Italy Drops 4-3 Decision to Angels in Cactus League Tune-Up Ahead of 2026 World Baseball Classic

Team Italy fell 4-3 to the Angels in Cactus League action as Quattrini impressed and Ottavino praised a “young, dynamic” roster.

  Mar 4th, 2026
USA Baseball, MLB, WBC, WBSC

Team USA Pounds Giants 15–1 in Scottsdale Behind Judge, Harper and Skenes Ahead of World Baseball Classic 2026

Team USA crushes the Giants 15-1 in Scottsdale as Judge, Harper and Skenes power a dominant World Baseball Classic tune-up.

  Mar 3rd, 2026
MLB, USA Baseball, WBC

Team USA Opens 2026 WBC Camp Focused on Redemption and Building a “True Team”

Team USA opens 2026 WBC camp in Arizona with redemption on its mind, blending Cy Young arms, MVP bats, and a renewed focus on gold.

  Mar 2nd, 2026
Italy, WBC

Italy Catcher Giacomino Lasaracina Signs with Toronto Blue Jays; D’Orazio Added to WBC Roster

Italy’s Giacomino Lasaracina signs with the Blue Jays as J.J. D’Orazio replaces Alberto Mineo on the 2026 WBC roster.

  Mar 2nd, 2026
Italy, WBC, Honkbal Haarlem Week

Team Italy Holds Off Netherlands 5–4 in Final Florida Tune-Up Before 2026 World Baseball Classic

Team Italy, Team Netherlands, WBC 2026, World Baseball Classic, Terry Park, Francisco Cervelli, Claudio Scotti, Shairon Martis, Andres Annunziata, Miguel Fabrizio, Jon Berti, Gianconino Lasaracina, Serie A1, FIBS

  Feb 27th, 2026
Italy, WBC

Team Italy Falls Twice to Yankees Minor Leaguers in Tampa; Claudio Scotti Replaces Ercolani on 2026 World Baseball Classic Roster

Italy falls 13–3 and 9–6 to Yankees prospects in Tampa as Lasaracina homers twice and Claudio Scotti earns WBC call-up.

  Feb 26th, 2026
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