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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

MLB, Colombia

Milwaukee Brewers LHP Jose Quintana Confirms To MLB Network In Pregame Interview To Commit On Playing With Colombia For 2026 World Baseball Classic

Jose Quintana commits to pitch for Colombia at 2026 WBC, confirms news in MLB Network interview ahead of Brewers’ April 14 game vs. Tigers.

  Apr 15th, 2025
Minor League Baseball, MLB

Athletics No. 1 Prospect First Baseman Nick Kurtz Leads All Affiliate Levels and MLB In Home Runs To Start 2025

Nick Kurtz leads all MLB and minor league players with 7 home runs to start 2025, powering his way toward a possible call-up with the Athletics.

  Apr 15th, 2025
MLB, USA Baseball, WBC

Aaron Judge Named Team USA Captain For 2026 WBC Under Manager Mark DeRosa

Aaron Judge named Team USA captain for the 2026 WBC as Yankees star joins Mark DeRosa to lead roster build for USA Baseball’s next title run.

  Apr 14th, 2025
NCAA

Max Galvin Delivers as Miami Hurricanes Even Series in ACC Matchup with Duke

Max Galvin delivered the go-ahead RBI as the Miami Hurricanes edged Duke 5-4 behind strong outings from AJ Ciscar and Brian Walters at The Light.

  Apr 13th, 2025
WBSC

Baseball and Softball Return to LA28 With Equal Team Numbers for First Time in Olympic History

Baseball and softball return for LA28 with six teams each as IOC confirms full Olympic program, marking a first in gender-balanced team sports.

  Apr 12th, 2025
WBC, USA Baseball

USA Baseball Announces 2026 WBC Coaching Staff Under Manager Mark DeRosa

USA Baseball named its 2026 WBC coaching staff, with Mark DeRosa returning as manager and new additions including Holliday, Pettitte, and McCann.

  Apr 12th, 2025
USA Baseball, WBC

USA Baseball Brings Back Manager Mark DeRosa For 2026 World Baseball Classic

Michael Hill named GM, Mark DeRosa returns as manager to lead Team USA at the 2026 World Baseball Classic, aiming for gold after 2023’s silver.

  Apr 10th, 2025
WBC

2026 World Baseball Classic Matchups With Confirmed Dates

2026 World Baseball Classic pools and matchups are set. 20 nations return for global bragging rights in March. Game times TBA.

  Apr 10th, 2025
Italy

2025 Serie A1 Italian Baseball League Regular Season Outlook

The top Italy league kicks off April 11 as Serie A1 opens Group A play. The season will help shape Italy’s roster for the 2026 World Baseball Classic.

  Apr 10th, 2025
WBC, Dominican Republic

Houston Astros Catcher Yainer Diaz Commits to Dominican Republic for 2026 World Baseball Classic

Houston Astros catcher Yainer Diaz commits to play for the Dominican Republic at the 2026 WBC as he tries to rebound from a slow start to the 2025 MLB season. World Baseball Classic begins March 6, 2026.

  Apr 10th, 2025
WBC

2026 World Baseball Classic Qualifier Teams Assigned To Pool Venues

2026 WBC teams: Australia, Brazil, Canada, Chinese Taipei, Colombia, Cuba, CZE, DR, GB, Israel, Italy, Japan, Korea, Mexico, NED, Nicaragua, Panama, PR, USA, Venezuela.

  Apr 10th, 2025
MLB, Dominican Republic

Former MLB Reliever Octavio Dotel and Nelson Cruz’s Sister Nelsy Among Victims of Jet Set NightClub Collapse in Santo Domingo

Tragedy strikes Santo Domingo as former MLB pitcher Octavio Dotel and Nelsy Cruz die in Jet Set NightClub roof collapse that killed at least 79.

  Apr 9th, 2025
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