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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, Dominican Republic, WBC

Atlanta Braves Star Marcell Ozuna Declines to Play for Dominican Republic in 2026 WBC

Atlanta Braves star Marcell Ozuna declines to play for the Dominican Republic in the 2026 WBC, citing past snubs despite strong MLB seasons.

  4 months ago
Colombia, WBC

Colombia Powers Past China 8-1 in 2025 World Baseball Classic Qualifiers

Colombia powers past China 8-1 at 2025 World Baseball Classic Qualifiers in Tucson with dominant pitching and big offensive performances from Jesus Marriaga and Brayan Buelvas.

  4 months ago
MLB

Colombian Southpaw Jose Quintana Signs With Milwaukee Brewers For One-Year Contract

Colombian lefty Jose Quintana signs a one-year deal with the Brewers as Milwaukee looks to solidify its rotation and chase a third straight NL Central title.

  4 months ago
WBC, Germany

Brazil Bounces Back and Outlasts Germany 9-7 at 2025 World Baseball Classic Qualifiers

Brazil bounced back from its opening loss, outlasting Germany 9-7 at the 2025 World Baseball Classic Qualifiers after a 17-minute sprinkler delay.

  4 months ago
WBC, Colombia

Colombia Blanks Brazil 5-0 to Open 2025 WBC Qualifiers in Tucson

Colombia shut out Brazil 5-0 in the 2025 WBC Qualifiers opener in Tucson, led by Julio Teherán’s dominant start and strong bullpen support.

  4 months ago
WBC

Germany Crushes China 12-2 in Seven Inning Mercy Rule Win

TUCSON, Ariz. – On a 67 degree day with the haze of the North Catalina […]

  4 months ago
WBC

WBN Spotlight: Brazil Outfielder Lucas Ramirez, Son of Former MLB Great Manny Ramirez, Set To Take Field For 2025 World Baseball Classic Qualifier

TUCSON, Ariz. – Lucas Ramirez, the son of former Major League Baseball star and two-time […]

  4 months ago
WBC

Outlook of Final 2025 WBC Qualifiers In Tucson

The 2025 WBC Qualifiers begin March 2 in Tucson, featuring Colombia, China, Brazil, and Germany. Two final spots remain for the 2026 World Baseball Classic.

  4 months ago
MLB

Shohei Ohtani Homers in 2025 Spring Debut and Continues His Cactus League Dominance

Shohei Ohtani homered in his first at-bat of 2025 spring training, continuing his Cactus League dominance for the Dodgers at Camelback Ranch.

  4 months ago
Dominican Republic, LIDOM, MLB, WBC

Albert Pujols Will Manage Dominican Republic In 2026 World Baseball Classic

Albert Pujols will manage the Dominican Republic in the 2026 WBC, becoming the first Dominican player to compete and later manage in the tournament.

  4 months ago
WBC

Brazil Announces 2025 World Baseball Classic Qualifiers Roster

Brazil 2025 WBCQ roster is set. With top talent and MLB prospects, the team aims for a return to the WBC as they compete in Tucson from March 2-6

  4 months ago
WBC

China Confirms Official Roster For 2025 World Baseball Classic Qualifiers

Team China official roster for the 2025 WBC Qualifiers is set. With a growing talent pool, the team looks to secure a spot in the 2026 World Baseball Classic.

  4 months ago