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Matt Tallarini - World Baseball Network
Matthew (Matt) Tallarini is the Founder and Chief Correspondent for the World Baseball Network.

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NCAA

Arkansas 2, Auburn 1: Ryder Helfrick’s 446-Foot Solo Home Run Sends Cinderella No. 7 Razorbacks to First-Ever SEC Tournament Championship Game

Ryder Helfrick’s 446-foot solo HR off Ryan Hetzler in the 8th sends No. 7 Arkansas past No. 6 Auburn 2-1 and into the SEC Tournament final.

  May 24th, 2026
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How to Watch the 2026 SEC Baseball Tournament Championship: No. 1 Georgia vs. No. 7 Arkansas, Sunday 2 PM ET on ABC

Sunday’s SEC Tournament championship: No. 1 Georgia (first-ever final) vs. No. 7 Arkansas (Cinderella run). 2 PM ET on ABC.

  May 23rd, 2026
NCAA

Georgia 8, Florida 7: Bulldogs Erase Six-Run Deficit Without a Home Run, Advance to First-Ever SEC Tournament Championship Game

Georgia spotted Florida six runs, never hit a homer, and still won 8-7. Ishikawa’s RBI double tied it. Jackson’s sac fly won it. First-ever final.

  May 23rd, 2026
Curacao, Chinese Professional Baseball League, Dominican Republic, Italy, Japan

Game of the Week, Issue 009: Two Slots Swapped, One Loaded Field at 2026 Honkbalweek Haarlem

Japan withdrew. The Dominican Republic couldn’t fund the trip. In their place: the Czech Republic and the International Globetrotters at Pim Mulier, June 26–July 4.

  May 23rd, 2026
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Bring In The Clowns: Mets and Marlins, Both 22-29 Coming In, Play For Last Place In The NL East At loanDepot This Weekend

MIAMI — The Miami Marlins and New York Mets both walked into loanDepot park on […]

  May 23rd, 2026
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Arkansas 8, Texas 1: Cam Kozeal Homers Twice — Including a 450-Foot Speaker Shot — as Razorback Bullpen Carries 8.1 Scoreless Innings to Send Hogs to SEC Tournament Semifinals

Cam Kozeal homered twice — including a 450-foot blast off the SEC backdrop — and Arkansas’s bullpen threw 8.1 scoreless to dismantle Texas 8-1.

  May 23rd, 2026
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How to Watch SEC Baseball Tournament Saturday Semifinals: Florida-Georgia at 1 PM ET, Arkansas-Auburn at 4:30 PM ET — Plus Who to Cheer For

Saturday’s SEC semifinals: Florida-Georgia at 1 p.m. ET, Arkansas-Auburn at 4:30 p.m. ET on SEC Network. Plus who to root for if you don’t have a dog.

  May 23rd, 2026
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Auburn 7, Texas A&M 0: Andreas Alvarez Strikes Out Nine, Tigers Eliminate Aggies to Reach SEC Tournament Semifinals

Andreas Alvarez struck out nine in five-plus shutout innings and Auburn put up five in the first two to eliminate Texas A&M 7-0 in Hoover.

  May 23rd, 2026
NCAA

How to Watch SEC Baseball Tournament Friday Quarterfinals: Arkansas-Texas, Auburn-Texas A&M on Memorial Day Weekend Eve

Friday’s SEC Tournament quarterfinals: Arkansas-Texas at 4 p.m. ET, Auburn-Texas A&M at 8 p.m. ET. Both on SEC Network from the Hoover Met.

  May 22nd, 2026
NCAA

Florida 13, Alabama 3 (8 inn.): Gators Run-Rule the Crimson Tide in Hoover Revenge, Set Up Saturday SEC Tournament Semifinal with Georgia

Florida scored 11 runs across the 5th and 7th innings to run-rule Alabama 13-3 in Hoover and advance to face Georgia in Saturday’s semifinal.

  May 22nd, 2026
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Georgia 5, Mississippi State 3: Brennan Hudson’s 17th Home Run, Four Mississippi State Double Plays Lift SEC Regular-Season Champs Into Saturday Semifinal

Brennan Hudson’s three-run home run, four Mississippi State double plays, and a hot Georgia bullpen send the Bulldogs from Athens to Saturday’s semifinal.

  May 21st, 2026
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How to Watch 2026 SEC Baseball Tournament Quarterfinals: Thursday’s Schedule Moved Up Due to Weather, Mississippi State vs. Georgia and Florida vs. Alabama

Mississippi State vs. Georgia moved to 1 p.m. ET on Thursday due to weather. Florida vs. Alabama follows. Full TV, streaming, schedule guide.

  May 21st, 2026
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