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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, Minor League Baseball

Utility Player Cooper Hummel Signs Minor League Deal With New York Yankees

Yankees sign Cooper Hummel to MiLB deal. The 30-year-old switch hitter will report to Triple-A after time with Astros, Mariners, and Diamondbacks.

  1 month ago
MLB

Chicago Cubs’ Shota Imanaga and Philadelphia Phillies’ Jesús Luzardo Hand San Diego Padres and Los Angeles Dodgers First Losses of 2025 Season

Shota Imanaga and Jesús Luzardo led the Cubs and Phillies to wins, snapping undefeated starts for the Padres and Dodgers ahead of the 2026 WBC.

  1 month ago
MLB

Nicaraguan Carlos Rodriguez To Make First Start for Milwaukee Brewers on Saturday Against Cincinnati Reds at Home

Nicaraguan pitcher Carlos Rodriguez will make his first 2025 start for the Brewers on April 5, aiming to earn a rotation spot under manager Pat Murphy.

  1 month ago
Venezuela, Liga Venezolana de Beisbol Profesional, MLB

Ezequiel Tovar Confirms He Will Play for Venezuela in 2026 World Baseball Classic If Invited by Federation

Ezequiel Tovar says he hopes to play for Venezuela in the 2026 World Baseball Classic if invited, as Colorado opens 2025 season in the snow.

  1 month ago
MLB, Minor League Baseball

Italian-Born Pitchers Samuel Aldegheri and Alessandro Ercolani Start 2025 Season in Double-A

Italian-born pitchers Samuel Aldegheri and Alessandro Ercolani will start the 2025 MiLB season in Double-A for the Angels and Pirates, respectively.

  1 month ago
MLB

New York Mets Sign Dominican RHP Jose Marte to Two-Year Minor League Deal

The Mets signed Dominican RHP Jose Marte to a two-year minor league deal after four seasons with the Angels and a strong showing in Triple-A.

  1 month ago
MLB

Dominican OF Alexander Canario Added To Pittsburgh Pirates 26-Man Roster

Dominican OF Alexander Canario joins Pirates’ 26-man roster after spring surge. Ji Hwan Bae sent to Triple-A. Pittsburgh hosts Yankees Friday.

  1 month ago
MLB

Jesse Chavez Elects Free Agency After Braves Designate Him For Assignment

Jesse Chavez elected free agency after the Braves designated him for assignment April 1 and optioned him to Triple-A Gwinnett.

  1 month ago
MLB, Minor League Baseball

Los Angeles Dodgers Acquire Dominican Outfielder Esteury Ruiz From Athletics In April Deal

Los Angeles acquires Dominican outfielder Esteury Ruiz from the Athletics in an April trade. Ruiz was optioned to Triple-A Oklahoma City.

  1 month ago
MLB

Texas Rangers With Back-To-Back 1-0 Shutouts For The 1st Time In Franchise History

Texas posted back-to-back 1-0 wins over Cincinnati for the first time in franchise history behind strong outings from Nathan Eovaldi and Jack Leiter.

  1 month ago
MLB, Panama, WBC

St. Louis Cardinals Catcher Ivan Herrera Ties Panamanian-Born MLB Record With Three Home Runs Against Los Angeles Angels

Panamanian-born Ivan Herrera hit three home runs for the St. Louis Cardinals in a 12-5 win over the Los Angeles Angels, tying a rare MLB record.

  1 month ago
NCAA, USA Baseball, Japan

USA Collegiate National Team Names Andy Stankiewicz Manager for Summer Series Against Japan

USA Baseball named Andy Stankiewicz manager of the 2025 Collegiate National Team for its July series in Japan against Japan’s Collegiate All-Stars.

  1 month ago