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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

NYPD and FDNY Baseball Battle of the Badges at Citi Field

NYPD and FDNY Baseball clash in the fourth annual Battle of the Badges at Citi Field August 17, with David Wright hosting and proceeds aiding first responder charities.

  Aug 16th, 2025
MLB, Minor League Baseball, Cuba, WBC

2026 WBC Team Cuba Shortstop Alexander Vargas Released by Yankees

Alexander Vargas released by Yankees but still projected to start at shortstop for Team Cuba in the 2026 World Baseball Classic in San Juan

  Aug 15th, 2025
MLB

2025 Arizona Fall League Unveils New Playoff Format and Find Full Schedule

MLB’s 2025 Arizona Fall League begins Oct. 6, adds tripleheaders, a new playoff format, and national TV coverage of Fall Stars and the Championship.

  Aug 14th, 2025
MLB, Venezuela, Puerto Rico, WBC

The Path to a Puerto Rico and Venezuela 2026 WBC Showdown – Iconic Coaches Edition

Puerto Rico and Venezuela bring stacked coaching staffs of legends to the 2026 WBC — a championship clash in the World Baseball Classic is more than just possible.

  Aug 14th, 2025
Australia

Perth Heat Confirm Black Pearl Sports Group as New License Holders for 2025–26 ABL Season

Perth Heat return for 2025–26 ABL season under new owners Black Pearl Sports Group, aiming to revive the Western Australia championship baseball tradition.

  Aug 10th, 2025
MLB, Minor League Baseball

Royals Sign Former Red Sox Slugger Bobby Dalbec, Homers in Omaha Debut

Bobby Dalbec homers in his Omaha Storm Chasers debut after signing with the Royals, adding power and versatility to Kansas City’s depth chart.

  Aug 10th, 2025
MLB

Jen Pawol Makes MLB History as First Woman to Umpire Regular-Season Game

Jen Pawol made MLB history as its first female umpire, debuting at first base in the Marlins-Braves series and sparking global baseball questions.

  Aug 9th, 2025
MLB, WBC, Puerto Rico

2026 WBC Manager for Team Puerto Rico Yadier Molina Guest Coaches in St. Louis Cardinals Dugout

Yadier Molina rejoins the Cardinals as a guest coach vs. Cubs. The Puerto Rican legend’s MLB return comes ahead of managing Puerto Rico in the 2026 World Baseball Classic.

  Aug 8th, 2025
WBSC, Venezuela, Curacao, Cuba, Panama, Mexico, Puerto Rico, Nicaragua

Venezuela and Panama to Host 2025 Copa America de Beisbol

Venezuela replaces Mexico as co-host with Panama for the 2025 Copa America de Beisbol. Brazil confirmed. Mexico expected to play in Venezuela.

  Aug 7th, 2025
MLB

Red Sox All-Women NESN Broadcast Shines As Jen Pawol Set To Make MLB Umpiring History

NESN aired the first all-female Red Sox broadcast with Emma Tiedemann on play-by-play and Alanna Rizzo as color analyst — just days before Jen Pawol becomes the first woman to umpire a Major League game.

  Aug 6th, 2025
MLB, WBC

Miami Marlins Channel Their Inner Jack McKeon in Five-Game Win Streak and Historic Sweep of Yankees

The Marlins swept the Yankees for the first time ever in front of 101K—mostly Yankees fans—and gave Jack McKeon his flowers at loanDepot Park.

  Aug 5th, 2025
MLB

These Marlins Players Born Outside The USA Are Powering the Miami Hot Streak

The Marlins’ five-game win streak—led by international stars—includes a historic sweep of the Yankees and a return to .500 for the first time since April.

  Aug 4th, 2025
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