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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

Caimanes de Barranquilla Open 2025–26 LPBC Season With 10–4 Win Over Tigres de Cartagena

Caimanes de Barranquilla opened the 2025–26 LPBC season with a 10–4 win over Tigres de Cartagena as the defending champions start strong at home.

  Nov 29th, 2025

APBN Sets 2025–26 All-Star Game for November 30 in León, Nicaragua

The APBN All-Star Game returns Nov. 30 in León, with Estrellas vs. Nacionales, full rosters revealed, and All-Star festivities set for the 2025–26 season.

  Nov 28th, 2025

Ronald Acuña Jr. and Maikel García Return to Tiburones de La Guaira for 2025-26 LVBP Season; Pepsi Jonrón Festival Set for December 1

Atlanta Braves outfielder Ronald Acuña Jr. and Kansas City Royals third baseman Maikel García will […]

  Nov 28th, 2025

New York Mets Sign Panamanian Outfielder Jose Ramos To Minor League Deal With Invite To Big League Camp

The Mets signed Panamanian outfielder Jose Ramos to a minor league deal with an invite to Major League camp as Panama prepares for the 2026 WBC.

  Nov 27th, 2025

Japanese Starting Pitcher Kenta Maeda Returns to NPB and Signs with Rakuten Golden Eagles on Two-Year Contract

Kenta Maeda returns to Japan on a two-year deal with the Rakuten Golden Eagles, reuniting with NPB after nine MLB seasons and a long run with Hiroshima.

  Nov 26th, 2025

Venezuelan MLB Veteran Salvador Perez Named Captain For 2026 World Baseball Classic

Venezuelan and Major League Baseball veteran catcher Salvador Perez was named national team captain for the 2026 World Baseball Classic.

  Nov 25th, 2025

Don’t Blink HR Derby In Paradise Returns To The Bahamas With Full 2025 Event Week

Don’t Blink HR Derby in Paradise returns Dec. 10–13 with six events, including a free youth clinic, celebrity appearances, and the signature sand derby.

  Nov 23rd, 2025
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Dream Home Run Derby and Celebrity Softball Game Returns December 13 in Puerto Rico

Dream Home Run Derby and Celebrity Softball Game Returns December 13 in Puerto Rico The […]

  Nov 23rd, 2025

MLB, ESPN, NBCUniversal and Netflix Sign New Media Deals Highlighting 2026 World Baseball Classic Coverage

MLB signs new media deals with ESPN, NBCUniversal and Netflix, expanding global streaming, MLB.TV access and 2026 World Baseball Classic coverage.

  Nov 20th, 2025

Vladimir Guerrero Jr., Juan Soto, Fernando Tatis Jr. and Julio Rodríguez Headline La Gente Del Barrio Home Run Derby in Miami

Vladimir Guerrero Jr., Juan Soto, Fernando Tatis Jr. and Julio Rodriguez lead La Gente Del Barrio’s aluminum-bat Home Run Derby on Dec. 6 in Miami.

  Nov 20th, 2025

Athletics Add Dominican Outfielder Junior Perez and Taiwanese RHP Chen Zhong Ao Zhuang to 40 Man Roster

Athletics add Dominican outfielder Junior Perez and Taiwanese right hander Chen Zhong Ao Zhuang to the 40 man roster, strengthening their international core.

  Nov 19th, 2025

Capital One MLB Open Brings Global Baseball Stars Together on the Golf Course and How to Watch

MLB’s Capital One MLB Open brings global baseball stars, AUSL standouts and USA icons together at Shadow Creek. Full pairings, why it matters and how to watch. Updated with spoilers!

  Nov 18th, 2025
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