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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.

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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.

  Apr 1st, 2025
MLB

Boston Red Sox Sign Garrett Crochet to Six-Year $170 Million Extension

The Boston Red Sox signed left-hander Garrett Crochet to a six-year $170 million contract extension, the largest ever for a pitcher with 4+ years of service.

  Apr 1st, 2025
MLB

Top Prospects Roman Anthony and Carson Williams and Coby Mayo Open 2025 Triple-A Season Strong

Roman Anthony, Carson Williams, and Coby Mayo headline Triple-A’s top MLBPipeline prospects already making noise to open the 2025 MiLB season.

  Mar 31st, 2025
MLB

German Marquez and Cristopher Sanchez Square Off in First Latin American-Born Starting Pitcher Matchup of 2025 MLB Season

Cristopher Sanchez and German Marquez headlined March 31 MLB action with the first Latin starter matchup of 2025, while Martin Perez starred for the White Sox.

  Mar 31st, 2025
MLB

Atlanta Braves Bring Back 41-Year-Old Jesse Chavez for Fifth Stint Ahead of Dodgers Series

The Atlanta Braves called up 41-year-old Jesse Chavez for his fifth stint with the club ahead of their series at Dodger Stadium, DFA’ing Hector Neris.

  Mar 31st, 2025
MLB

2025 MLB International Signing Period Tracker By Team

Team-by-team tracker of the 2025 MLB International Signing Period, including every $300K+ bonus and full player list upddated with club totals.

  Mar 31st, 2025
MLB

International-Born Players Making Their Mark on 2025 MLB Opening Day Rosters

265 internationally born players appeared on 2025 MLB Opening Day rosters, led by 100 from the Dominican Republic and a record 26 from Cuba.

  Mar 30th, 2025
MLB

Prospect Watch: MLB No. 1 Ranked Catching Prospect Samuel Basallo Will Start Year In Triple-A Norfolk

Sam Basallo, a catcher out of the Dominican Republic is the Baltimore Orioles No. 1 […]

  Mar 28th, 2025
MLB, Dominican Republic, Japan, Venezuela, Puerto Rico

How International Starters Fared on Major League Baseball’s Opening Day

World Baseball Network conducted an outlook on international-born starting pitchers performances during the start of […]

  Mar 28th, 2025
MLB, Cuba, Dominican Republic, Venezuela

MLB Top 50 International Prospect List for 2025 Reflects Global Expansion of Scouting and Spending

The MLB 2025 international signing period features global talent from 9 countries, headlined by the $6.5M Roki Sasaki deal with the Dodgers.

  Mar 28th, 2025
MLB

Los Angeles Angels Righty Ryan Johnson Makes Opening Day Roster Without Minor League Appearance

Ryan Johnson makes the Angels’ Opening Day roster without spending a day in the minors, less than a year after being drafted out of Dallas Baptist.

  Mar 26th, 2025
MLB

Brad Lord Makes Nationals Roster While Angels Add Kyren Paris and Nicky Lopez and Luisangel Acuna and Marc Church Also Make Opening Day Squads

Brad Lord Makes Nationals Roster While Angels Add Kyren Paris and Nicky Lopez and Luisangel Acuna and Marc Church Also Make Opening Day Squads

  Mar 26th, 2025
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