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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, Minor League Baseball, WBC

Athletics Sign Mexican Born Infielder Luis Urías

Luis Urías joins the Athletics for spring training, competing for an infield role. The Mexican-born infielder looks to rebound after a tough 2024 season.

  6 days ago
Cuba

80 Cuban-Born Players in the 2024-25 Winter League Season and Updates on the 2025 Elite League

A complete breakdown of the 80 Cuban-born players who competed in the 2024-25 winter league season and updates on the upcoming 2025 Elite League.

  1 week ago
Serie del Caribe, Cuba, Nicaragua, Colombia, Panama

Caribbean Winter League Tournaments Future Outlook for the 2025-26 Season

The 2025-26 winter league season will shape the future of Caribbean baseball, with expanded tournaments, new teams, and international growth on the horizon.

  1 week ago
NCAA

Paul Mainieri Earns First Win With South Carolina In Season Opener Against Sacred Heart

Paul Mainieri wins his first game as South Carolina’s head coach, leading the Gamecocks to a 5-3 victory over Sacred Heart on Opening Day of the 2025 season.

  1 week ago
NCAA

MLB The Show 25 to Feature College Baseball

MLB The Show 25 adds college baseball for the first time, featuring NCAA teams, NIL integration, and new gameplay modes in the latest edition of the video game

  1 week ago
WBC

Chinese Taipei Announces Official Roster for 2025 World Baseball Classic Qualifiers

Chinese Taipei eyes a WBCQ berth after winning the Premier12. With a strong roster and home-field edge, they aim to secure a spot in the 2026 WBC.

  1 week ago
NCAA

Globe Life Field NCAA Division I Baseball Events For 2025

Globe Life Field hosts top NCAA baseball in 2025, including the Big 12 Championship and Shriners Showdown. Watch live on FloBaseball and ESPN!

  1 week ago
WBC

South Africa Announces Official Roster for 2025 World Baseball Classic Qualifiers

South Africa announces its 2025 World Baseball Classic Qualifiers roster, set to face Chinese Taipei, Spain, and Nicaragua from Feb. 21-25 at the Taipei Dome.

  1 week ago
WBC

Spain Announces Roster for 2025 World Baseball Classic Qualifiers

Spain has announced its 28-man roster for the 2025 World Baseball Classic Qualifiers, set to compete against Chinese Taipei, Nicaragua, and South Africa in Taiwan.

  1 week ago
WBC, Nicaragua

Nicaragua Announces Roster for 2025 World Baseball Classic Qualifiers

Nicaragua announced its roster for the 2025 World Baseball Classic Qualifiers, set to compete against Chinese Taipei, Spain, and South Africa from Feb. 21-25.

  2 weeks ago
Serie del Caribe

Caribbean Series as a Path to MLB Managing

The Caribbean Series has long been a proving ground for MLB managers, showcasing Latin American coaching talent and providing a pathway to big league leadership.

  2 weeks ago
Dominican Republic, Serie del Caribe

Ozzie Virgil and the Future of Dominican Managers

Leones del Escogido win 5th Caribbean Series title under Albert Pujols, honoring Ozzie Virgil Sr., the island’s first MLB player and a Dominican baseball icon.

  2 weeks ago