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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

American Association

Former Two-Way Major Leaguer Brett Phillips Signs With Cleburne Railroaders For 2025 American Association Season

Brett Phillips signs with Cleburne after pitching to Ohtani, giving up a homer to lefty-swinging Rendon, and embracing his two-way baseball chaos.

  1 week ago
Minor League Baseball

Ugandan Pitching Prospect David Matoma Impressing in Early Outings for Low-A Bradenton Marauders

Ugandan pitcher David Matoma struck out three over two hitless innings for Low-A Bradenton Marauders and now holds a 2.70 ERA in his first two 2025 appearances.

  1 week ago
Cuba

Cuba Confirmed To Participate In 2026 Caribbean Series

Cuba will rejoin the Caribbean Series in 2026 in Caracas, joining Italy, Korea, Japan Breeze, and the four CBPC league champions.

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Europe

Bradley Marcelino Named Great Britain Manager For 2026 World Baseball Classic

Bradley Marcelino named Great Britain manager as the team builds its roster for the 2026 WBC in Houston at Daikin Park.

  1 week ago
Panama

Panama Coaching Staff Announced Under Manager Jose Mayorga For 2026 WBC

Panama announced their 2026 WBC coaching staff under Jose Mayorga and will compete in Pool A at Hiram Bithorn Stadium next March.

  2 weeks ago
MLB, Venezuela

Eugenio Suarez Cranks Four Home Runs On Saturday and Makes Strong Case For Venezuela 2026 World Baseball Classic Roster

Eugenio Suarez cranks four home runs for Arizona Diamondbacks, becoming first from Venezuela, strengthening case for Venezuela’s 2026 World Baseball Classic

  2 weeks ago
Korea Baseball Organization, South Korea, MLB

Former MLB Player Ji-man Choi to Begin South Korean Military Service in May

After eight MLB seasons with Tampa Bay, Pittsburgh, and San Diego, Ji-man Choi will fulfill his military duty and aims to play in the KBO following service.

  2 weeks ago
NCAA, MLB

Boston College Eagles to Host Miami Hurricanes at Fenway Park in ALS Awareness Game

Boston College hosts Miami at Fenway Park April 27 in the 13th annual ALS Awareness Game, honoring Pete Frates and supporting ALS care.

  2 weeks ago
WBSC, WBC, MLB, Mexico

Seattle Mariners Closer Andres Munoz Making Strong Case for Team Mexico 2026 WBC Selection

Seattle Mariners closer Andres Munoz is dominating early in 2025 and looks like a strong bullpen candidate for Team Mexico at the 2026 WBC in Houston.

  2 weeks ago
WBSC, WBC, MLB, Europe

San Diego Padres Prospect Leodalis De Vries Eligible To Play for Netherlands in 2026 World Baseball Classic After Gaining Citizenship

San Diego Padres prospect Leodalis De Vries is now eligible to play for the Netherlands at the 2026 WBC after gaining Dutch citizenship.

  2 weeks ago
WBC, WBSC, Venezuela, Liga Venezolana de Beisbol Profesional, MLB

Houston Astros Bench Coach Omar Lopez Named Venezuela National Team Manager For Second Consecutive World Baseball Classic In 2026

Houston Astros bench coach Omar Lopez returns as Venezuela manager for the 2026 World Baseball Classic after a strong 2024 Premier12 run.

  2 weeks ago
Puerto Rico, WBC, WBSC

Kansas City Royals Starter Seth Lugo Commits To Play For Puerto Rico In 2026 World Baseball Classic

Seth Lugo commits to Puerto Rico for the 2026 World Baseball Classic. The Royals ace last pitched in the WBC final at Dodger Stadium in 2017.

  2 weeks ago