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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

Global Power: International-Born Players Shine Among 2025 Silver Slugger Finalists

Baseball’s global stars dominate the 2025 Silver Slugger finalists list, led by Ohtani, Guerrero Jr., and Soto.

  4 weeks ago
MLB, Japan

Japanese Rookie Roki Sasaki Becomes Dodgers’ Bullpen Edge Ahead of 2025 World Series

Roki Sasaki’s dominant postseason gives the Dodgers a bullpen edge entering the 2025 World Series vs. Toronto.

  4 weeks ago
MLB

Vladimir Guerrero Jr. To Headline La Gente Del Barrio Celebrity Softball Game and Home Run Derby With Teoscar Hernández, Gleyber Torres, and Junior Caminero

Vladimir Guerrero Jr. joins Teoscar Hernández, Gleyber Torres, and Junior Caminero for La Gente Del Barrio on Dec. 6 at loanDepot Park.

  4 weeks ago
MLB

Los Angeles Rams Practice At Camden Yards Highlights Baltimore’s New Cross-Sport Era

The Los Angeles Rams trained on Orioles turf before flying to London and winning 35-7, underscoring Baltimore’s new Orioles–Ravens alliance and its global sports footprint.

  4 weeks ago
MLB

Latino Players Who Have Won the LCS MVP; Vladimir Guerrero Jr.’s Mystique

Vladimir Guerrero Jr. becomes the 25th Latino to win ALCS MVP, powering Toronto past Seattle; Dominican roots and 2026 WBC aura fuel his mystique

  4 weeks ago
MLB, Dominican Republic

Juan Soto Earns Second Straight Juan Marichal Award as 2025 MLB’s Top Dominican Player

Juan Soto wins his second straight Juan Marichal Award, recognizing MLB’s top Dominican player for the 2025 season.

  4 weeks ago
MLB, Dominican Republic

Albert Pujols No Longer in Running for Angels Job, To Interview With Padres as 2026 WBC Nears

Albert Pujols ends talks with the Angels and will interview with the Padres as the 2026 World Baseball Classic approaches, following his success managing in the Dominican Republic.

  4 weeks ago
WBC, MLB

Puerto Rican Catcher Martin Maldonado Will Retire From Major League Baseball And Play In 2026 World Baseball Classic For His Nation

Puerto Rico’s Martin Maldonado retires from MLB and will represent his nation one last time at the 2026 World Baseball Classic.

  4 weeks ago
NCAA

LSU Baseball Honored at White House by President Trump After 2025 National Championship

President Donald Trump honored LSU and LSU–Shreveport at the White House on Oct. 20, celebrating the Tigers’ 2025 College World Series championship.

  4 weeks ago
Panama

2025 Central American Games Baseball Tournament Schedule Outline

The 2025 Central American Games baseball tournament runs Oct. 24–29 in Guatemala City, featuring Nicaragua, Honduras, Costa Rica, and El Salvador.

  1 month ago
MLB

Eight Nations Represented Among 2025 Rawlings Gold Glove Finalists

Eight nations represented among 2025 Rawlings Gold Glove finalists — international stars shine in this year’s elite defensive field. #BaseballWithoutBorders

  1 month ago
WBC

2026 World Baseball Classic Schedule Guide & Winter League Website Ledger

The 2025-26 winter league seasons in the Caribbean, Asia, and Australia are just under way, […]

  1 month ago