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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

No. 1 Ranked Prospect Roman Anthony Called Up To Boston Red Sox

Roman Anthony makes MLB debut with Boston Red Sox. The top MLB Pipeline prospect starts in right field tonight vs. Rays.

  Jun 9th, 2025
Minor League Baseball

No. 1 Cincinnati Reds Prospect RHP Chase Burns Promoted To Triple-A Louisville On Sunday

Cincinnati Reds top prospect Chase Burns was promoted to Triple-A after a dominant run in Double-A, where his slider posted a 64% whiff rate.

  Jun 9th, 2025
USA Baseball, MLB, WBC

Seattle Mariners Catcher Cal Raleigh On Mark To Become First Catcher In MLB History To Have Most Home Runs Before All-Star Break

Catcher Cal Raleigh is on pace to make MLB history with 26 home runs before the break, leading the Seattle Mariners with a breakout 2025 season.

  Jun 9th, 2025
WBSC, USA Baseball, NCAA

Texas Tech Star NiJaree Canady Secures Another Million Dollar NIL Deal Amid Women’s College World Series Breakthrough

NiJaree Canady signs a second million-dollar NIL deal as Texas Tech makes its first WCWS final. She’s changing the game on and off the field.

  Jun 7th, 2025
MLB

MLB-Backed AUSL Softball League Launches Today, Aiming To Change the Game for Women’s Pro Sports

MLB-backed AUSL launches today with games on MLB.com and MLB Network, led by Kim Ng and a star-studded roster of former NCAA and Olympic talent.

  Jun 7th, 2025
WBC, Venezuela, WBSC, MLB

Salvador Perez and Jose Altuve Named Venezuela Captains for 2026 WBC by Manager Omar López

Salvador Perez and Jose Altuve were named team captains for Venezuela at the 2026 World Baseball Classic by manager Omar López. Pool D play runs March 6-11.

  Jun 7th, 2025
Liga ARCO Mexicana del Pacifico

Full 2025-26 Liga ARCO Mexicana del Pacifico Schedule Includes Two New Teams and Playoff Format

The 2025-26 LAMP schedule is set with two relocated franchises, 68-game season, and a best-of-seven playoff format ahead of the 2026 Caribbean Series.

  Jun 6th, 2025
MLB, Mexico, WBC, WBSC

Michael Lorenzen Eligible To Pitch For Mexico At 2026 World Baseball Classic

Royals pitcher Michael Lorenzen is eligible to pitch for Mexico at the 2026 WBC through his mother’s lineage, according to Bambino Sedano.

  Jun 6th, 2025
MLB, Minor League Baseball

Philadelphia Phillies Calling Up Mexican-Born Right-Handed Pitcher Alan Rangel Ahead of Series at Pittsburgh

The Phillies called up Mexican right-hander Alan Rangel ahead of their series in Pittsburgh. Rangel went 4-0 with a 5.02 ERA at Triple-A Lehigh.

  Jun 6th, 2025
MLB

New York Mets Announce September 13 Alumni Game With Citi Field and Shea Stadium Era Rosters

Mets announce September 13 alumni game at Citi Field with rosters featuring stars from the Shea Stadium and Citi Field eras.

  Jun 6th, 2025
NCAA

Florida Coach Kevin O’Sullivan Issues Apology After NCAA Tournament Meltdown Draws Widespread Criticism

Florida coach Kevin O’Sullivan apologizes after outburst at NCAA Regional. Coastal’s Kevin Schnall, Chipper Jones among those who called him out.

  Jun 6th, 2025
MLB, Minor League Baseball

Chicago White Sox Call Up Owen White From Triple-A Charlotte Amid Injuries

Right-hander Owen White was called up by the White Sox on June 6 as bullpen injuries mount ahead of their series against the Royals at Rate Field.

  Jun 6th, 2025
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