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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

WBSC, Europe, MLB

Ian Kinsler Returns as Manager of Team Israel for 2026 World Baseball Classic

Ian Kinsler returns to manage Team Israel at the 2026 WBC, bringing MLB experience and leadership as the roster takes shape for Pool D in Miami.

  Mar 21st, 2025
MLB

Jose Urquidy Outlook For 2025 Season In Detroit And Possible Implications For Tigers Five-Man Starting Pitching Rotation

Jose Urquidy could rejoin the Tigers’ rotation later this season as he works back from surgery and aims to impact Detroit’s pitching depth.

  Mar 20th, 2025
MLB

Framber Valdez Joins Elite Group of Dominican-Born Pitchers With Four-Plus Consecutive Opening Day Starts

Framber Valdez will start Opening Day for the fourth straight season, joining an elite group of Dominican-born pitchers with four consecutive season openers.

  Mar 19th, 2025
MLB

Kodai Senga Makes Unusual Second Spring Training Outing as Mets Host Cardinals at Clover Park

Kodai Senga makes an unusual second spring training outing as the Mets host the Cardinals at Clover Park, navigating early struggles and a rare mid-game return to the mound.

  Mar 15th, 2025
MLB

Houston Astros Spring Training Interview with Manager Joe Espada and International Player Outlook

Houston Astros Manager Joe Espada discusses the team’s spring training, roster moves, and key adjustments as WBN evaluates international players in camp.

  Mar 14th, 2025
MLB, WBC, Venezuela

Willson Contreras Ready to Play for Venezuela in 2026 WBC If Invited

Willson Contreras is ready to play for Venezuela in the 2026 WBC if invited, as he prepares for the 2025 season with the Cardinals and transitions to first base.

  Mar 12th, 2025
NCAA

FAU Owls Stars Ward and Lipsey Shine in 15-8 Win Over Bucknell

Patrick Ward homered and drove in four, while Marshall Lipsey added three RBI as FAU powered past Bucknell 15-8 to open their two-game series in Boca Raton.

  Mar 12th, 2025
American Association, Germany

Lou Helmig Headlines Three Key 2025 International Signings for Fargo-Moorhead RedHawks

Lou Helmig headlines three key international signings for the Fargo-Moorhead RedHawks’ 2025 roster, joining Osmy Gregorio and Alexfri Planez for the season.

  Mar 11th, 2025
MLB, LIDOM

Mets Outfielder Jose Siri Adjusting to Spring Training After 2024-25 LIDOM Season

After a strong 2024-25 LIDOM season, Mets outfielder Jose Siri is competing for a roster spot in spring training, adjusting to MLB pitching in camp.

  Mar 10th, 2025
NCAA

Arizona State RHP Jack Martinez Dominates in 3-1 Win Over Gonzaga

Jack Martinez struck out 10 in seven dominant innings as Arizona State topped Gonzaga 3-1. ASU improved to 11-4 in its first Big 12 season.

  Mar 9th, 2025
Italy, MLB, Minor League Baseball, WBC

Angels LHP Samuel Aldegheri Prepares for 2025 Season and Italy’s 2026 WBC Run

Italian left-hander Samuel Aldegheri is competing for a spot in the Angels’ rotation while preparing to represent Italy in the 2026 World Baseball Classic.

  Mar 7th, 2025
Germany, WBC

Brazil Clinches Last 2026 World Baseball Classic Spot With Victory Over Germany 6-4

Brazil defeated Germany 6-4 to clinch the final spot in the 2026 World Baseball Classic, securing its return to the tournament for the first time since 2013.

  Mar 7th, 2025
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