loading

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, Venezuela

Miami Marlins 22 Year Old Venezuelan Prospect Maximo Acosta Makes MLB Debut At Home Playing Second Base And Batting Eighth

Marlins prospect Maximo Acosta, 22, from Caracas, Venezuela, makes MLB debut at home vs Cardinals, starting at 2B and batting eighth.

  2 months ago
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.

  2 months ago
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

  2 months ago
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.

  2 months ago
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.

  2 months ago
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.

  2 months ago
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.

  2 months ago
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.

  2 months ago
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.

  2 months ago
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.

  2 months ago
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.

  2 months ago
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.

  2 months ago