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10 Reasons Why We Celebrate Fernando Valenzuela Today
"El Toro" captured the attention of the baseball world in 1981, leading the Dodgers to a World Series title. As he celebrates his birthday, here are some fun facts.
Big Papi and the Home Run That Changed Boston Baseball
David Ortiz had two strikes against him when he joined the Boston Red Sox. Here's why Dominicans everywhere celebrated his 2004 World Series comeback.
World Series Artifacts: The significance of a 1919 Ticket Stub
When was the first time a Latino played in the World Series? Was it when Roberto Clemente starred with the Pittsburgh Pirates in the 1971 World Series win over the Baltimore Orioles? Or was it when Luis Aparicio and the Go-Go Sox faced off versus the Los
Me, my dad and the Dominicans: Boston in the 2004 World Series
Every day during the World Series La Vida Baseball will showcase a great Latino moment in World Series history. Today’s piece is about what it means to watch someone like you – and your dad – in the World Series. By Dario Collado Baseball is an emotional
Pedro, Big Papi and Manny stories from inside the Hall of Fame
Manny's helmet. Big Papi's batting gloves. Pedro's jersey. They're all in the Hall of Fame, but what's the story behind their significance?
Roberto Clemente and the World Series blessing heard round the world
In 1971, an emotional Roberto Clemente broke another barrier. On live, national television he spoke directly to his parents in Spanish.
Dodgers icon Jaime Jarrín excited for World Series in Los Angeles
Liván Hernández reflects on Edgar Rentería’s World Series heroics
15 things you should know about Pedro Martínez
The first: Ozzie Guillén reflects on World Series win
When Luis González broke my heart during the World Series
Latino World Series MVPs: From Clemente to Springer
Manny Machado chasing Pedro Guerrero’s 1981 legacy
Guerrero was the first Dominican World Series MVP when the Dodgers beat the Yankees in 1981. Will Manny Machado be the next?
When Sergio Romo and Miguel Cabrera met in the World Series
The odds were strongly in favor of the Tigers' Miguel Cabrera, who had a historic season, to come through in the clutch. But the Giants' Sergio Romo had other ideas.
Pedro Martínez offers la bendición to Álex Cora
On the Red Sox manager's 43rd birthday he becomes the first Puerto Rican manager to lead a team to the World Series.
Dodgers legend Don Newcombe, Yasiel Puig share a special moment
Where in the world could a 27-year-old Cuban outfielder share a moment with a 92-year-old World Series hero other than Dodger Stadium?
José Santiago, pioneering pitcher, dies in Puerto Rico
Some things get lost in translation when it comes to Latinos in baseball. But Santiago delivered performances that earned him an unforgettable nickname.
The summer the Dodgers and Brewers made Mexican MLB history
Fernando in LA. Teddy in Milwaukee. Both were great pitchers on bad teams in 1986 and the two chased history together that year.