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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

Venezuela, Liga Venezolana de Beisbol Profesional, MLB

Ezequiel Tovar Confirms He Will Play for Venezuela in 2026 World Baseball Classic If Invited by Federation

Ezequiel Tovar says he hopes to play for Venezuela in the 2026 World Baseball Classic if invited, as Colorado opens 2025 season in the snow.

  2 weeks ago
MLB, Minor League Baseball

Italian-Born Pitchers Samuel Aldegheri and Alessandro Ercolani Start 2025 Season in Double-A

Italian-born pitchers Samuel Aldegheri and Alessandro Ercolani will start the 2025 MiLB season in Double-A for the Angels and Pirates, respectively.

  2 weeks ago
MLB

New York Mets Sign Dominican RHP Jose Marte to Two-Year Minor League Deal

The Mets signed Dominican RHP Jose Marte to a two-year minor league deal after four seasons with the Angels and a strong showing in Triple-A.

  2 weeks ago
MLB

Dominican OF Alexander Canario Added To Pittsburgh Pirates 26-Man Roster

Dominican OF Alexander Canario joins Pirates’ 26-man roster after spring surge. Ji Hwan Bae sent to Triple-A. Pittsburgh hosts Yankees Friday.

  2 weeks ago
MLB

Jesse Chavez Elects Free Agency After Braves Designate Him For Assignment

Jesse Chavez elected free agency after the Braves designated him for assignment April 1 and optioned him to Triple-A Gwinnett.

  2 weeks ago
MLB, Minor League Baseball

Los Angeles Dodgers Acquire Dominican Outfielder Esteury Ruiz From Athletics In April Deal

Los Angeles acquires Dominican outfielder Esteury Ruiz from the Athletics in an April trade. Ruiz was optioned to Triple-A Oklahoma City.

  2 weeks ago
MLB

Texas Rangers With Back-To-Back 1-0 Shutouts For The 1st Time In Franchise History

Texas posted back-to-back 1-0 wins over Cincinnati for the first time in franchise history behind strong outings from Nathan Eovaldi and Jack Leiter.

  2 weeks ago
MLB, Panama, WBC

St. Louis Cardinals Catcher Ivan Herrera Ties Panamanian-Born MLB Record With Three Home Runs Against Los Angeles Angels

Panamanian-born Ivan Herrera hit three home runs for the St. Louis Cardinals in a 12-5 win over the Los Angeles Angels, tying a rare MLB record.

  2 weeks ago
NCAA, USA Baseball, Japan

USA Collegiate National Team Names Andy Stankiewicz Manager for Summer Series Against Japan

USA Baseball named Andy Stankiewicz manager of the 2025 Collegiate National Team for its July series in Japan against Japan’s Collegiate All-Stars.

  2 weeks ago
MLB

Omar Cruz Perfect in 9th Inning in MLB Debut as San Diego Remains Undefeated in 7-0 Win over Cleveland Guardians

Omar Cruz pitched a 1-2-3 ninth in his MLB debut Tuesday night as the Padres shut out the Guardians 7-0 and stayed perfect to open the 2025 season.

  2 weeks ago
MLB

Miami Marlins Sandy Alcantara and New York Mets Kodai Senga in Early April Duel Between International Aces

Marlins ace Sandy Alcantara and Mets starter Kodai Senga each threw five innings in a sharp April 1 matchup at loanDepot park in Miami.

  2 weeks ago
MLB

New York Mets Trade Dominican Outfielder Alexander Canario to Pittsburgh Pirates for Cash Considerations

The Mets traded Dominican outfielder Alexander Canario to the Pirates. Canario played for Águilas Cibaeñas in LIDOM and impressed in spring training.

  2 weeks ago