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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

Serie del Caribe, Venezuela, Mexico, Puerto Rico, Panama, Dominican Republic

2026 Caribbean Series Set for Guadalajara Following Relocation From Caracas

The 2026 Caribbean Series will be played in Guadalajara, Mexico after the tournament was relocated from Caracas, Venezuela.

  Jan 28th, 2026
  Jan 27th, 2026
MLB

2026 MLB Season Updated National Televised Market Games Information

A complete 2026 MLB broadcast ledger detailing ESPN, NBC, Peacock, Netflix, Fox, Apple TV+, and global World Baseball Classic coverage.

  Jan 26th, 2026
Dominican Republic, Panama, Puerto Rico, Serie del Caribe

Cangrejeros de Santurce Reveal Roster for 2026 Caribbean Series in Mexico

LBPRC champion Cangrejeros de Santurce announced their roster as Puerto Rico prepares for the 2026 Caribbean Series in Mexico.

  Jan 22nd, 2026
MLB, Dominican Republic

New York Mets Sign Dominican RHP Luis García to One-Year Deal Worth $1.75 Million

The Mets signed veteran Dominican reliever Luis García to a one-year deal worth $1.75 million, adding bullpen depth ahead of the 2026 season.

  Jan 21st, 2026
MLB

MLB International Signing Period: Top 50 MLB Pipeline Prospects, Bonus Pools, and $300K+ Signings for the 2026 Class

MLB’s 2026 international signing period is official: MLB Pipeline’s Top 50 list, bonus pools, top deals, and every $300K+ signing.

  Jan 21st, 2026
Dominican Republic, LIDOM, Liga Mexicana de Beisbol

Dominican LHP Jordi Martínez Signs With Leones de Yucatán for 2026 LMB Season

Dominican left-hander Jordi Martínez signs with Leones de Yucatán for the 2026 LMB season after recent action in LIDOM with Tigres del Licey.

  Jan 21st, 2026
Colombia, WBC

Colombian RHP Luis Patiño Signs With Diablos Rojos del México for 2026 Season, Set for World Baseball Classic

Colombian right-hander Luis Patiño signs with Diablos Rojos del México for 2026 while preparing to pitch for Colombia at the World Baseball Classic.

  Jan 21st, 2026
MLB

MLB International Signing Period Ledger for 2026

MLB’s 2026 international signing period is underway—here’s WBN’s full ledger, bonuses, and team totals.

  Jan 17th, 2026
Panama, WBC

Panama Goes All-In on Jose Mayorga Ahead of Crowded 2026 International Calendar

José Mayorga leads Panama’s 45-day sprint from the 2026 Caribbean Series in Jalisco to the WBC in San Juan. The mission is clear: Panama is all-in.

  Jan 15th, 2026
Minor League Baseball, MLB

MiLB Ledger: January 2026 Signings With WBC and International Impact

Tracking January 2026 MiLB signings: Loáisiga to D-backs, Jiménez to Blue Jays, Avila back to Guardians, Guerrero to Red Sox.

  Jan 14th, 2026
South Korea, Korea Baseball Organization, WBC

South Korea Olympic Gold Medalist Shortstop Kim Min-jae Dies at 53 After Cancer Battle

South Korea Olympic gold medalist and longtime KBO shortstop/coach Kim Min-jae has died at 53 after a battle with cancer.

  Jan 14th, 2026
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