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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

How To Watch Marlins vs. Nationals: Robby Snelling Debuts Tonight, Joe Mack Catches, Sandy Pitches Sunday On Mother’s Day

The Marlins’ biggest series of 2026 starts at 7:10 ET. Snelling’s MLB debut Friday. Junk vs Cavalli Saturday. Sandy on Mother’s Day Sunday.

  May 8th, 2026
MLB

DJ LeMahieu Hired to Manage Royal Oak Leprechauns of Northwoods League

Three-time All-Star and two-time MLB batting champion DJ LeMahieu has been hired to manage the Royal Oak Leprechauns for the 2026 Northwoods League season.

  May 7th, 2026
MLB

The Marlins Caught A Losing Virus. Max Meyer Has The Antibodies.

Marlins are 16-22, five below .500, and finding new ways to lose close games. Max Meyer (2-0, 2.68 ERA, 40 K) takes the ball at 6:40 vs. the Orioles.

  May 7th, 2026
MLB, Cuba

Mets Sign Cuban Lefty Cionel Pérez to Minor League Deal

The New York Mets signed Cuban left-hander Cionel Pérez to a minor league contract, adding bullpen depth from the 30-year-old Matanzas native.

  May 7th, 2026
MLB

How To Watch Marlins-Orioles Game 2: Eury Pérez vs. Brandon Young, And A Lineup With Real Reasons To Swing

Eury Pérez gets the ball at 6:40 ET. Three Marlins hitters have homered off Brandon Young in the small samples. The bats have a real reason to attack.

  May 6th, 2026
USA Baseball, Japan, Korea Baseball Organization

Inaugural World Collegiate Baseball Championship Headlines Team USA’s 2026 International Slate

Team USA heads to Taichung City for the inaugural World Collegiate Baseball Championship July 11-15, with Illinois’ Dan Hartleb managing the CNT.

  May 6th, 2026
MLB

Marlins vs. Orioles Series Preview: Sandy Opens vs. Bassitt as Miami Looks to Resets

Sandy Alcántara faces Chris Bassitt as Miami opens a three-game set vs. Baltimore needing a sweep to reach .500. First pitch 6:40 ET at loanDepot park.

  May 5th, 2026
MLB

Wade Boggs, Joe Torre, and a Flag Rick Monday Saved 50 Years Ago: The Hall of Fame Military Classic Comes to Doubleday Field May 23

Seven Hall of Famers, two dozen former big leaguers, and the flag Rick Monday saved in 1976 — all at Doubleday Field on Saturday, May 23.

  May 5th, 2026
Korea Baseball Organization

Game of the Week: Doosan Bears vs. LG Twins — The Free Korean Spectacle

The Doosan Bears and LG Twins share Jamsil Stadium in Seoul. When they play each other, it’s a home game for both teams — and the cheer squads stack up, the drum lines double, and the stadium of 25,000 splits in half. May 9-11, free worldwide on SOOP. The first WBN Game of the Week.

  May 4th, 2026
MLB, Minor League Baseball

Inside the Cardinals’ Surging Pipeline: A Saturday Night in Jupiter With No. 12 Prospect Ryan Mitchell

From Memphis to Jupiter, the Cardinals’ farm system is surging. WBN sat down with No. 12 prospect Ryan Mitchell at Roger Dean to find out why.

  May 3rd, 2026
Baseball United, USA Baseball

Kash Shaikh Moves From Building Baseball United to Expanding the Game Globally With Perfect Game

Kash Shaikh transitions from Baseball United to Perfect Game, shifting focus from launching leagues to growing baseball’s global youth pipeline.

  May 1st, 2026
MLB

How To Watch Marlins vs. Phillies Series May 1-4: Don Mattingly Returns To loanDepot Park As Phillies Interim Manager While Aaron Nola Comes Back To The Mound He Started The WBC Semifinal On

Two homecomings, one ballpark, four games. Don Mattingly walks back into loanDepot Park as Philadelphia’s interim manager. Aaron Nola walks back to the mound where he started Italia’s WBC semifinal in March. Marlins 15-16, Phillies 10-19. First pitch Friday May 1, 7:10 PM ET on Marlins.TV.

  Apr 29th, 2026
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