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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

Seattle Mariners Closer Andres Munoz Will Play For Mexico In 2026 World Baseball Classic

Seattle Mariners closer Andres Munoz, MLB’s saves leader in 2025, will play in the WBC for Mexico in the 2026 World Baseball Classic next March in Houston.

  May 14th, 2025
MLB

Five Walk Offs in the Ninth or Later Cap Wild MLB Night

Five MLB games ended in walk-offs on May 13 — three home runs, two hits — with stars from PR, MX, DR, and the U.S. delivering in the ninth or later.

  May 14th, 2025
MLB, WBC, USA Baseball

Evan Longoria Signs One Day Deal to Retire With Tampa Bay Rays

Evan Longoria will retire with the Rays on June 7 after signing a one-day contract. He played for Team USA in the 2009 World Baseball Classic.

  May 14th, 2025
MLB, USA Baseball, WBSC, WBC

Paul Skenes Will Pitch for Team USA in 2026 WBC

Paul Skenes will pitch for Team USA in the 2026 WBC, joining a deep U.S. talent pool aiming to reclaim the title after falling to Japan in 2023.

  May 13th, 2025
MLB, Minor League Baseball, LIDOM

Arizona Diamondbacks Call Up No. 4 MLBPipeline Prospect Jordan Lawlar Ahead of Series at San Francisco Giants

Arizona called up No. 4 MLBPipeline prospect Jordan Lawlar from Triple-A Reno ahead of series at San Francisco, per Nick Piecoro of AZCentral.

  May 12th, 2025
American Association

Former MLB Two-Way Player Brett Phillips Signed With Kane County Cougars On May 9 In Midst Of 2025 American Association Season

Brett Phillips signed with the Kane County Cougars on May 9, continuing his two-way journey after brief stints with Cleburne and Campeche in 2025.

  May 11th, 2025
NCAA

Sacramento State Tops Utah Valley 12-2 With Seven-Inning Mercy Rule in Game Two of WAC Series

Sacramento State beat Utah Valley 12-2 in seven innings behind Ethan Lay’s strong start and 16-hit attack; UVU looks to rebound Sunday on Senior Day.

  May 10th, 2025
MLB, Dominican Republic

Yankees’ Jasson Dominguez Cracks Three Home Runs in 10-2 Win Over Athletics and Boosts 2026 WBC Bid for Dominican Republic

Jasson Dominguez crushed three home runs in Sacramento, boosting his WBC case to represent the Dominican Republic at the 2026 World Baseball Classic.

  May 10th, 2025
Minor League Baseball

Ballpark Review: The Ballpark at America First Square Inaugural Season for Salt Lake Bees Triple-A Affiliate Los Angeles Angels

The Salt Lake Bees debuted their new ballpark in South Jordan in 2025 as Salt Lake City eyes MLB expansion and celebrates its baseball roots.

  May 10th, 2025
El Salvador, Nicaragua, Panama, WBSC, Double-A Eastern League

2025 Central American Games Baseball Returns to Guatemala City October 24–29 at Diamante Torrebiarte

Guatemala City will host the 2025 Central American Games Baseball Event from October 24–29 with six nations competing at Diamante Torrebiarte.

  May 9th, 2025
Italy, MLB, WBC, WBSC

Kansas City Royals First Baseman Vinnie Pasquantino Commits To Italian National Team For Second Consecutive WBC In 2026

One day after committing to Team Italy for the 2026 WBC, Vinnie Pasquantino had two hits in the Royals’ 10-0 win over the White Sox.

  May 8th, 2025
MLB, Minor League Baseball

Chicago Cubs Call Up Organization’s No. 2 Prospect Cade Horton Ahead of Series at New York Mets

Chicago Cubs call up No. 2 prospect Cade Horton ahead of Mets series. The 2022 first-round pick posted a 1.24 ERA at Triple-A Iowa in 2025.

  May 8th, 2025
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