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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

WBC, WBSC, Venezuela, Liga Venezolana de Beisbol Profesional, MLB

Houston Astros Bench Coach Omar Lopez Named Venezuela National Team Manager For Second Consecutive World Baseball Classic In 2026

Houston Astros bench coach Omar Lopez returns as Venezuela manager for the 2026 World Baseball Classic after a strong 2024 Premier12 run.

  1 month ago
Puerto Rico, WBC, WBSC

Kansas City Royals Starter Seth Lugo Commits To Play For Puerto Rico In 2026 World Baseball Classic

Seth Lugo commits to Puerto Rico for the 2026 World Baseball Classic. The Royals ace last pitched in the WBC final at Dodger Stadium in 2017.

  1 month ago
WBC, WBSC, Europe

Minnesota Twins Outfielder Harrison Bader Commits to Team Israel for 2026 World Baseball Classic

Harrison Bader will suit up for Team Israel at the 2026 World Baseball Classic, joining a Pool D roster managed by Ian Kinsler in Miami.

  1 month ago
Korea Baseball Organization

KBO Franchise SSG Landers Purchase Former Kansas City Royal Ryan McBroom from Long Island Ducks

SSG Landers sign former Kansas City Royal Ryan McBroom from Long Island Ducks; will replace Guillermo Heredia during six-week injury rehab.

  1 month ago
Minor League Baseball

Bronx Native and Brooklyn Cyclones Catcher Chris Suero Leads All Single-A Levels in Home Runs to Start 2025 Season

Chris Suero, Mets catching prospect from the Bronx, leads all Single-A players in home runs to start 2025 after a hot start with High-A Brooklyn.

  1 month ago
MLB, WBC, WBSC, Puerto Rico

Francisco Lindor To Captain Puerto Rico For Second Consecutive World Baseball Classic

Francisco Lindor will return as Puerto Rico’s captain at the 2026 World Baseball Classic. The Mets shortstop starred at the last two WBC events.

  1 month ago
WBSC

Dodger Stadium Will Host Baseball At 2028 Olympics

Dodger Stadium confirmed to host baseball at LA28 as MLB, WBSC, and IOC set stage for possible return of big leaguers to the Olympic spotlight.

  1 month ago
MLB, Dominican Republic, WBC

San Diego Padres Star Fernando Tatis Jr. Commits To Play For Dominican Republic In 2026 WBC

Fernando Tatis Jr. plans to make his WBC debut for the Dominican Republic in 2026, joining a star-studded roster under manager Albert Pujols.

  1 month ago
MLB, Colombia

Milwaukee Brewers LHP Jose Quintana Confirms To MLB Network In Pregame Interview To Commit On Playing With Colombia For 2026 World Baseball Classic

Jose Quintana commits to pitch for Colombia at 2026 WBC, confirms news in MLB Network interview ahead of Brewers’ April 14 game vs. Tigers.

  1 month ago
Minor League Baseball, MLB

Athletics No. 1 Prospect First Baseman Nick Kurtz Leads All Affiliate Levels and MLB In Home Runs To Start 2025

Nick Kurtz leads all MLB and minor league players with 7 home runs to start 2025, powering his way toward a possible call-up with the Athletics.

  1 month ago
MLB, USA Baseball, WBC

Aaron Judge Named Team USA Captain For 2026 WBC Under Manager Mark DeRosa

Aaron Judge named Team USA captain for the 2026 WBC as Yankees star joins Mark DeRosa to lead roster build for USA Baseball’s next title run.

  1 month ago
NCAA

Max Galvin Delivers as Miami Hurricanes Even Series in ACC Matchup with Duke

Max Galvin delivered the go-ahead RBI as the Miami Hurricanes edged Duke 5-4 behind strong outings from AJ Ciscar and Brian Walters at The Light.

  2 months ago