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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.

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MLB

The Braves Bring Their International Roster To loanDepot park For A Four-Game Set With The Miami Marlins

Eight Venezuelans, two Dominicans, a Cuban, a Curaçaoan, a Korean, a Honduran, and a Colombian arrive in Miami. The international map that built Atlanta lands in Miami’s house.

  May 18th, 2026
MLB

How To Watch Marlins at Rays: A Rivalry Weekend Between Two Florida Teams Built On Opposite Philosophies

The 20-24 Marlins visit the 28-14 Rays for Rivalry Weekend at the Trop. Sandy Alcántara faces Nick Martinez (1.70 ERA) in Saturday’s showcase game.

  May 15th, 2026
NCAA

Utah 8, Baylor 7: Cameron Gurney’s 456-Foot Homer and a Bullpen That Wouldn’t Break in Big 12 Series Opener

Cameron Gurney’s 456-foot first-inning bomb and Demitri Diamant’s 8-K relief outing carry Utah past Baylor 8-7 in Big 12 series opener.

  May 15th, 2026
MLB

How To Watch Marlins at Twins: Braxton Garrett Takes The Ball In The Rubber Game After Robby Snelling’s Elbow Injury

Braxton Garrett makes his first Marlins start since June 2024 in Thursday’s 1:40 ET rubber game, filling the rotation spot Robby Snelling’s UCL sprain opened.

  May 14th, 2026
Minor League Baseball

Salt Lake Bees Rally Past El Paso 12-4 as Nelson Rada, Denzer Guzman Headline a Dirty Sodas Night

Down 4-1, the Bees — playing as the Utah Dirty Sodas — erupted for six in the sixth and beat El Paso 12-4 behind Rada, Guzman and the vets.

  May 14th, 2026
NCAA

BYU 13, Utah Valley 3: McNaughton, Pratt on the Cougars’ Big 12 Stretch Run After Mercy-Rule Win

Ezra McNaughton’s 15th homer and a seven-run fourth power BYU past Utah Valley 13-3 in seven, with Kansas and the Big 12 Tournament looming. (143)

  May 13th, 2026
MLB

How To Watch Marlins at Twins: Two Deadline-Decision Teams Meet At Target Field With The Wild Card Within Reach

The 19-22 Marlins open at Minnesota’s 18-23 Twins. Eury Pérez vs. Bailey Ober Tuesday 7:40 ET. Two clubs both 4 GB of a Wild Card spot.

  May 11th, 2026
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
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