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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

These Marlins Players Born Outside The USA Are Powering the Miami Hot Streak

The Marlins’ five-game win streak—led by international stars—includes a historic sweep of the Yankees and a return to .500 for the first time since April.

  2 months ago
MLB

Braves and Reds Debut NASCAR-Inspired Uniforms at MLB’s First Game in Tennessee

The Braves and Reds debuted NASCAR-inspired uniforms at MLB’s first game in Tennessee, but the Speedway Classic was suspended after one inning.

  2 months ago
MLB

Billy Wagner From Southwest Virginia To Cooperstown Credits Faith And Division III Roots

“You don’t see possible in this.” Billy Wagner goes from small-town D III roots to Hall of Fame glory in Cooperstown.

  2 months ago
MLB

CC Sabathia Reflects on Cooperstown Induction and Black Aces Legacy

CC Sabathia enters Cooperstown with humility, family pride, and a mission to ensure he’s not the last Black Ace. “Who’s next?” he asks.

  2 months ago
MLB, Japan

Ichiro Suzuki Reflects on Influence of Shigeo Nagashima During Hall of Fame Weekend Media Availability in Cooperstown

Ichiro reflected on the legacy of Shigeo Nagashima during Hall of Fame Weekend, in a media moment most fans missed before his official induction.

  2 months ago
MLB, Japan, Nippon Professional Baseball

From the Negro Leagues to Cooperstown and Beyond

Negro League legends will be honored in Cooperstown and beyond, recognizing 105 years of history and their global impact on the game of baseball.

  3 months ago
MLB

Rube Foster Built the Negro Leagues and Changed the Global Game 105 Years Later

Rube Foster and his vision launched the Negro Leagues in 1920. More than a century later, his global impact is still shaping the game of baseball.

  3 months ago
MLB, Nippon Professional Baseball

Negro Leagues and Japan One Hundred Years of Baseball Influence

Ichiro’s Hall of Fame nod highlights a century-long link between Japan and the Negro Leagues, from barnstorming tours to global baseball influence.

  3 months ago
MLB

Ichiro Becomes First Japanese-Born Hall of Famer as Over 50 Legends Return to Cooperstown for 2025 Induction

Ichiro, Sabathia, Wagner, Allen, and Parker lead the Class of 2025 as over 50 Hall of Famers return to Cooperstown for this year’s induction ceremony.

  3 months ago
Mexico, Liga ARCO Mexicana del Pacifico, Liga Mexicana de Beisbol

Gerardo Reyes Reflects on Diablos Rojos, WBC Pride, and Liga Mexicana Legacy at Estadio Harp Helu

Diablos Rojos pitcher Gerardo Reyes joins WBN at Estadio Harp Helú to reflect on LMB history, WBC pride, and Mexico City’s title hopes.

  3 months ago
MLB

Global Stars Dazzle on the Field and Red Carpet at 2025 MLB All-Star Game in Atlanta

Shohei Ohtani, Vladimir Guerrero Jr., and 15 others born outside the U.S. made All-Star noise in Atlanta — in the box score and on the red carpet.

  3 months ago
Mexico, Liga ARCO Mexicana del Pacifico, Liga Mexicana de Beisbol

Lorenzo Bundy Reflects on Diablos Rojos Legacy and LMB All-Star Weekend in Mexico City

Lorenzo Bundy discusses Diablos Rojos deep lineup, global brand, and what it meant to host the 2025 LMB All-Star Game in Mexico City.

  3 months ago