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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, USA Baseball

Colt Emerson Was Winning Gold for Team USA Before He Could Drive. Now the Mariners Are Paying Him Like It.

Before his first MLB at-bat, Colt Emerson’s journey ran through Taiwan, the U-18 World Cup, and now a record $95M deal with Seattle.

  Mar 31st, 2026
MLB

Miami Marlins Bounce Back, Beat White Sox 9–2 to Even Series

Miami answered Monday’s loss with a 9–2 win over Chicago, fueled by Liam Hicks’ hot start and a four-run fourth inning.

  Mar 31st, 2026
Cuba, MLB

Miguel Vargas Left Cuba for This. On Monday Night in Miami, He Owned It. Chicago White Sox Hand Marlins First Loss of 2026 Season

Cuban-born Miguel Vargas came home to Miami and delivered a grand slam and six RBIs, spoiling the Marlins’ undefeated start

  Mar 30th, 2026
MLB

Brewers Sign Shortstop Prospect Cooper Pratt to 8-Year, $50 Million Extension

Brewers sign top prospect Cooper Pratt to 8-year deal, betting on elite defense, plate discipline, and long-term upside.

  Mar 30th, 2026
MLB

Owen Caissie Walk-Off Homer Completes Marlins Sweep of Rockies, Miami Starts 3–0

Down 3–0 in the first. Two outs in the ninth. Owen Caissie hit a walk-off two-run homer to complete the sweep. Miami’s first 3–0 start since 2009.

  Mar 29th, 2026
MLB

Eury Pérez Strikes Out Eight as Marlins Beat Rockies 4–3, Owen Caissie Delivers Late

Eury Pérez struck out eight and got stronger as the game went on. Owen Caissie delivered the go-ahead single in the eighth. Marlins move to 2–0.

  Mar 29th, 2026
MLB

Elite Global Players Take Center Stage in the 2026 Major League Baseball Season

249 players from 16 countries headline MLB’s 2026 Opening Day rosters as the global game arrives fresh off Venezuela’s World Baseball Classic title.

  Mar 28th, 2026
MLB

Alcantara Dominates as Marlins Beat Rockies 2–1 on Opening Day in Miami

Sandy Alcantara leads the Miami Marlins past the Colorado Rockies 2–1 on MLB Opening Day in a tight, defense-driven game.

  Mar 28th, 2026
MLB

2026 MLB Coaching Staffs: The Global Dugout and Full Team Staffs

Global influence reaches MLB dugouts in 2026, as international-born managers and coaches shape strategy across all 30 teams.

  Mar 25th, 2026
MLB

PHOTOS: WBC Stars, International Aces Headline 2026 MLB Opening Day Rotations

WBC stars and international aces headline 2026 MLB Opening Day as global pitching talent takes center stage across the league.

  Mar 23rd, 2026
MLB, WBSC, Venezuela, Minor League Baseball

Dillon Lewis Grand Slam Lifts Miami Marlins Past Houston Astros, 7–4, as Eury Pérez Builds and Venezuela’s Presence Carries Into Camp

Dillon Lewis powers Marlins past Astros as Eury Pérez builds up, injuries emerge, and Venezuela’s WBC impact remains in Houston camp.

  Mar 20th, 2026
MLB, Minor League Baseball

JJ Wetherholt, Eli Willits Headline Spring Breakout Showcase as Cardinals Edge Nationals 9–8

JJ Wetherholt and Eli Willits headline a 9-8 Spring Breakout game as Cardinals prospects rally past Nationals in Jupiter.

  Mar 19th, 2026
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