Conor Liguori
Conor Liguori is a contributor to the World Baseball Network, delivering timely updates and analysis on various baseball leagues. His articles delve into MLB, KBO, and broader international baseball news, covering player developments, game recaps, and significant league events. Conor has covered several events and tournaments for WBN, including the 2023 MLB Hall of Fame Induction, 2024 Caribbean Series, and 2026 Big 12 Baseball Tournament.
Stories by Conor
Where to Watch Today’s New York Yankees Old-Timers’ Day
The New York Yankees are hosting their 78th annual Old-Timers’ Day on Saturday afternoon at…
August 8, 2026
MLBWhat’s Next for Anthony Volpe? Former Yankees Top Prospect is Back in Triple-A
With New York Yankees shortstop Anthony Volpe back at Triple-A Scranton/Wilkes-Barre, top prospect George Lombard…
August 6, 2026
WPBLInternational Players in the Women’s Professional Baseball League and One Japanese Standout
The Women’s Professional Baseball League kicked off its inaugural regular season this past weekend.
August 6, 2026
WPBLWomen’s Professional Baseball League Kicks Off Inaugural Season With Saturday’s Opening Day
The Women’s Professional Baseball League kicked off its inaugural season on Saturday with a contest…
August 2, 2026
MLBWilberson De Pena is a Name to Watch in Yankees’ Minor League System
With the trade deadline quickly approaching, the New York Yankees are an obvious team of…
July 30, 2026
MLBPirates Acquire 2025-26 LBPRC MVP From Orioles in Pre-Trade Deadline Move
It won’t be the flashiest move that happens before Monday’s Major League Baseball trade deadline,…
July 29, 2026
MLBOne Year Later, Nick Kurtz’s Four-Homer Game for A’s Still Boggles the Mind
It’s been exactly one year since Athletics first baseman Nick Kurtz went 6-for-6 and hit four…
July 25, 2026
WORLD BASEBALL CLASSICReport: Former MLB Catcher Martin Maldonado Tests Positive for Amphetamine at World Baseball Classic
Former Major League Baseball catcher Martin Maldonado suited up for Puerto Rico at the 2026…
July 23, 2026
MLBKBO’s LG Twins Sign 17-Year MLB Veteran Pitcher Carlos Carrasco
The Korea Baseball Organization’s LG Twins announced Wednesday that right-hander and 17-year Major League Baseball…
July 22, 2026
MLBPuerto Rican Representation Absent From MLB All-Star Game For First Time Since 1982
For the first time since 1982, there will be no Puerto Rican players at the…
July 13, 2026
BASEBALLKBO All-Star Game: Team Nanum Defeats Team Dream 10-2; Eagles’ Heo In-Seo Takes Home MVP
The Korea Baseball Organization’s All-Star Game was held on Saturday at Jamsil Baseball Stadium in Seoul, South…
July 11, 2026
KBO LEAGUEKBO All-Star Festivities 2026: Kang Baek-ho Wins Home Run Derby Before Saturday’s Main Event
Hanwha Eagles first baseman Kang Baek-ho won the Korea Baseball Organization’s annual Home Run Derby…
July 10, 2026
MLBMiguel Vargas Becomes First Cuban-Born Third Baseman To Make All-Star Game In Over 50 Years
Chicago White Sox third baseman Miguel Vargas had his baseball career flipped upside down when…
July 8, 2026
MLBPhillies Sign 17-Year-Old Taiwanese Pitcher Ho Hua
On Saturday, the Philadelphia Phillies officially signed right-handed pitcher Ho Hua.
July 6, 2026
BASEBALLAll-Star Futures Game Rosters Announced; Features Prospects From Six Different Countries
The 2026 Futures All-Star Game rosters were announced on Wednesday morning.
July 1, 2026
MLBTampa Bay Rays Slugger Junior Caminero Commits to Home Run Derby
The 2026 MLB Home Run Derby has its first participant.
June 30, 2026
BASEBALLCorbin Carroll Sets Arizona Diamondbacks Career Triples Record
Arizona Diamondbacks outfielder Corbin Carroll became the franchise’s all-time leader in triples on Friday night…
June 27, 2026
MLBNew York Yankees Sign Highest Rated Taiwanese Pitching Prospect in 2026 International Free Agent Class
On Tuesday, the New York Yankees announced that they signed right-hander Chien-Fan Lai, the top…
June 25, 2026
MLBThe Potential Ramifications of MLB’s New International and Domestic Draft Proposals
Major League Baseball and the Major League Baseball Players Association have begun negotiating a new…
June 19, 2026
NPBKBO’s Lotte Giants Sign Japanese Pitcher Shota Iimura as Their Asian Quota System Player
The Korea Baseball Organization’s Lotte Giants announced Thursday that they have signed Japanese right-hander Shota Iimura.
June 18, 2026
MLBArizona Diamondbacks Sign South Korean Two-Way Prospect Jun-Sang Eom
On Tuesday, the Arizona Diamondbacks officially announced the signing of South Korean two-way prospect Jun-Sang…
June 18, 2026
MLBSeattle Mariners Make Bold Decision by Promoting Outfielder Curtis Washington Jr. From High-A Everett
The Seattle Mariners needed to find a replacement for outfielder Randy Arozarena when he went…
June 18, 2026
MLBMLB Draft League Features In-Season Series Against Junior National Team From Canada and Team Mexico
The 2026 MLB Draft League Schedule features nine days where each of the league’s six…
June 13, 2026
BASEBALLRepublicans Win Sixth Straight Congressional Baseball Game in 11-2 Blowout Over Democrats
The Republicans won their sixth consecutive Congressional Baseball Game over the Democrats at Nationals Park…
June 11, 2026
NICARAGUASandor Guido Named Manager for Nicaragua for Central American and Caribbean Games
Nicaragua has appointed Sandor Guido to be its manager for the 2026 Central American and…
June 10, 2026
CUBAMLB Trade Deadline: Ranking the Top International-Born Trade Candidates
This year’s Major League Baseball trade deadline is Monday, Aug.
June 9, 2026
NCAAKansas Jayhawks Win Big 12 Conference Tournament Championship 9-0 Over West Virginia; Launch Four Homers
SURPRISE, Ariz. – The Kansas Jayhawks were crowned the Big 12 Conference Tournament champions on…
May 24, 2026
NCAABig 12: West Virginia Mountaineers Overcome Rowdy Arizona State-Dominated Environment to Win 7-3; Advances to Championship Game
SURPRISE, Ariz. – There was no lack of passion from the Arizona State Sun Devils faithful…
May 23, 2026
NCAABig 12: Kansas Jayhawks Pummel Oklahoma State 9-2; Advance to Saturday’s Championship Game
SURPRISE, Ariz.— The Kansas Jayhawks won the Big 12 Conference regular season title, but the…
May 23, 2026
NCAABig 12: Arizona State Steamrolls Cincinnati 10-2; Landon Hairston Sets for Single-Season Home Run Program Record
SURPRISE, Ariz. – The third-seeded Arizona State Sun Devils convincingly beat sixth-seeded Cincinnati 10-2 on…
May 22, 2026