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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

Max Meyer Takes the Ball For The Miami Marlins With .500 on the Line vs. San Francisco Giants

A win over the Giants puts Miami a game over .500 at 39-38 — and the arm on the mound Saturday, 7-0 Max Meyer, is the only Marlin yet to lose.

  Jun 20th, 2026
Italy, USA Baseball, WBSC, Taiwan, NCAA, Japan, Honkbal Haarlem Week

Who Are the International Globetrotters? The Barnstorming Team Crashing Honkbalweek Haarlem 2026

Five of the six teams at Honkbalweek Haarlem 2026 are nations. The sixth has no flag. The International Globetrotters are a barnstorming all-star team of overseas pros assembled by Baseball Jobs Overseas — four-time Finkstonball champions who played Team Italy and Team Czechia in Milan this year. Meet international baseball’s most fascinating roster-construction story.

  Jun 20th, 2026
Honkbal Haarlem Week, Italy, Taiwan, Curacao, Dominican Republic, MLB

What Is Honkbal? Inside the Dutch Baseball Tournament That Launched Paul Skenes and Dylan Crews

Honkbal is the Dutch word for baseball — and Honkbalweek Haarlem is the tournament that hosted Paul Skenes, Dylan Crews, and Wyatt Langford in 2022, years before they were MLB names. Here’s what honkbal is, who’s playing in 2026 (including world No. 2 Chinese Taipei and MLB All-Star Jurickson Profar’s Curaçao), and the full schedule with U.S. times.

  Jun 20th, 2026
MLB, Minor League Baseball, Puerto Rico

White Sox vs. Tigers: How to Watch Tarik Skubal and Trei Cruz’s MLB Debut at Comerica Park

The Tigers host the White Sox on Juneteenth with Tarik Skubal on the mound and Trei Cruz — a third-generation big leaguer — set for his MLB debut.

  Jun 19th, 2026
MLB, Minor League Baseball, USA Baseball

East-West Classic 2026: How to Watch the Juneteenth Tribute at Rickwood Field, Plus Rosters and History

Baseball honors Juneteenth and the Negro Leagues at historic Rickwood Field on Friday. How to watch the East-West Classic, the rosters, and why it matters.

  Jun 18th, 2026
MLB, Minor League Baseball

Kahlil Watson Makes His MLB Debut: How to Watch the Guardians’ Matinee at Milwaukee

Former first-round pick Kahlil Watson makes his MLB debut for the Guardians in Thursday’s matinee at Milwaukee. How to watch, his story, what to expect.

  Jun 18th, 2026
MLB

Yankees vs. White Sox Prediction and How to Watch: Carlos Rodón Meets Anthony Kay in the Bronx

The Yankees host the White Sox tonight with Carlos Rodón facing Anthony Kay. Prediction, odds, how to watch — and the Pope’s team visits the Bronx.

  Jun 17th, 2026
MLB, USA Baseball, Minor League Baseball

Guardians vs. Brewers Prediction and How to Watch: Cooper Pratt’s MLB Debut Headlines Milwaukee’s Series Opener

The Brewers’ $50 million shortstop Cooper Pratt makes his MLB debut tonight vs. Cleveland. Prediction, odds, how to watch, and what to expect.

  Jun 16th, 2026
MLB

How to Watch Rays at Dodgers Tonight on ESPN: Nick Martinez’s All-Star Case Meets the NL’s Best

The Rays visit the first-place Dodgers on ESPN tonight. Nick Martinez’s All-Star case meets baseball’s best lineup. How to watch, odds, and what’s at stake.

  Jun 15th, 2026
MLB, USA Baseball, WBC

Marlins At Pirates: How To Watch Max Meyer And Paul Skenes Duel On Peacock As Miami Goes For A Seventh Straight Win

Max Meyer (6-0) faces Paul Skenes (6-5) on Peacock on Sunday at 12:15 PM ET. The Marlins have won six in a row. Skenes is chasing his first win since May 12.

  Jun 14th, 2026
MLB, USA Baseball

Sports on TV Today, Miami Style: The Red-Hot Marlins, Brazil-Morocco, and Knicks-Spurs Game 5

A full Saturday on the couch, Miami style: the red-hot Marlins in Pittsburgh, Brazil-Morocco, the College World Series, and NBA Finals Game 5.

  Jun 13th, 2026
MLB, USA Baseball

Duke vs. Michigan Basketball Coming To loanDepot Park On December 21 — The Latest Chapter In A Stadium That Keeps Hosting Things It Wasn’t Built For

Duke and Michigan will play men’s college basketball at loanDepot park on December 21, 2026. It will be the first basketball game in the venue’s 14-year history.

  Jun 12th, 2026
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