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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

Cuba

Cuba Confirmed To Participate In 2026 Caribbean Series

Cuba will rejoin the Caribbean Series in 2026 in Caracas, joining Italy, Korea, Japan Breeze, and the four CBPC league champions.

  Apr 30th, 2025
Europe

Bradley Marcelino Named Great Britain Manager For 2026 World Baseball Classic

Bradley Marcelino named Great Britain manager as the team builds its roster for the 2026 WBC in Houston at Daikin Park.

  Apr 28th, 2025
Panama

Panama Coaching Staff Announced Under Manager Jose Mayorga For 2026 WBC

Panama announced their 2026 WBC coaching staff under Jose Mayorga and will compete in Pool A at Hiram Bithorn Stadium next March.

  Apr 28th, 2025
MLB, Venezuela

Eugenio Suarez Cranks Four Home Runs On Saturday and Makes Strong Case For Venezuela 2026 World Baseball Classic Roster

Eugenio Suarez cranks four home runs for Arizona Diamondbacks, becoming first from Venezuela, strengthening case for Venezuela’s 2026 World Baseball Classic

  Apr 27th, 2025
Korea Baseball Organization, South Korea, MLB

Former MLB Player Ji-man Choi to Begin South Korean Military Service in May

After eight MLB seasons with Tampa Bay, Pittsburgh, and San Diego, Ji-man Choi will fulfill his military duty and aims to play in the KBO following service.

  Apr 26th, 2025
NCAA, MLB

Boston College Eagles to Host Miami Hurricanes at Fenway Park in ALS Awareness Game

Boston College hosts Miami at Fenway Park April 27 in the 13th annual ALS Awareness Game, honoring Pete Frates and supporting ALS care.

  Apr 24th, 2025
WBSC, WBC, MLB, Mexico

Seattle Mariners Closer Andres Munoz Making Strong Case for Team Mexico 2026 WBC Selection

Seattle Mariners closer Andres Munoz is dominating early in 2025 and looks like a strong bullpen candidate for Team Mexico at the 2026 WBC in Houston.

  Apr 24th, 2025
WBSC, WBC, MLB, Europe

San Diego Padres Prospect Leodalis De Vries Eligible To Play for Netherlands in 2026 World Baseball Classic After Gaining Citizenship

San Diego Padres prospect Leodalis De Vries is now eligible to play for the Netherlands at the 2026 WBC after gaining Dutch citizenship.

  Apr 24th, 2025
WBC, WBSC, Venezuela, Liga Venezolana de Beisbol Profesional, MLB

Houston Astros Bench Coach Omar Lopez Named Venezuela National Team Manager For Second Consecutive World Baseball Classic In 2026

Houston Astros bench coach Omar Lopez returns as Venezuela manager for the 2026 World Baseball Classic after a strong 2024 Premier12 run.

  Apr 23rd, 2025
Puerto Rico, WBC, WBSC

Kansas City Royals Starter Seth Lugo Commits To Play For Puerto Rico In 2026 World Baseball Classic

Seth Lugo commits to Puerto Rico for the 2026 World Baseball Classic. The Royals ace last pitched in the WBC final at Dodger Stadium in 2017.

  Apr 23rd, 2025
WBC, WBSC, Europe

Minnesota Twins Outfielder Harrison Bader Commits to Team Israel for 2026 World Baseball Classic

Harrison Bader will suit up for Team Israel at the 2026 World Baseball Classic, joining a Pool D roster managed by Ian Kinsler in Miami.

  Apr 22nd, 2025
Korea Baseball Organization

KBO Franchise SSG Landers Purchase Former Kansas City Royal Ryan McBroom from Long Island Ducks

SSG Landers sign former Kansas City Royal Ryan McBroom from Long Island Ducks; will replace Guillermo Heredia during six-week injury rehab.

  Apr 22nd, 2025
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