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Dodgers to honor Jaime Jarrín
For many of us, Jarrín is the voice of baseball in our youth. On Thursday evening the Dodgers honor his 60 years of sevice.
La Vida Voices: The Journey of Pedro Martínez
Pedro Martínez wasn't the first in his family to pitch for the Dodgers. But he became the second Dominican pitcher in the Hall of Fame.
10 things you should know about Orlando Cepeda
How many players born in Puerto Rico have been an MVP and a 10-time All-Star? Not many. But Cha Cha can claim both - and a spot in Cooperstown.
Atlanta Braves Top Ten: Andruw front and center
The Atlanta Braves enjoyed their greatest run as a franchise from 1991 to 2005. Countless fans remember the Braves amazing starting staff headlined by future Hall of Famers Greg Maddux, Tom Glavine, and John Smoltz. Then there was Chipper Jones and David
K-Rod respects Sugar’s pursuit of his saves record
Ten years ago Francisco Rodríguez broke the single season saves record. Now, like the rest of us, he's admiring Edwin “Sugar” Díaz's pursuit of his record.
New York Yankees Top Ten: From Mo to Mr. October
Mariano Rivera closed for most of his career, but on our Yankees' top ten list he gets to open things up. Where does Mr. October rank?
Carlos Bernier: A Pioneering Pirate
Carlos Bernier was a pioneering player in Pittsburgh. His unique role in baseball history is one that hasn't been told enough.
Cleveland Indians Top Ten: Omar, Manny and Mr. Smile
The Indians have had a terrific, long history with some of the best Latino players to ever ever put on a big league uniform. So who's number one?
El Profe: On Sept. 1, 1971 the Pirates broke a color barrier
An often overlooked moment in sports history came on this date when the Pittsburgh Pirates started a major league game without a white man in the field.
For Pérez, becoming the “Big Dog” took time
Not every Hall of Famer's debut leaves an overwhelming impression. For Pérez, the first stop in Cincinnati was a brief, underwhelming glimpse.
From Curaçao with Love
Coaches played a big role in the meteoric rise of Andruw Jones to his amazing performance in the World Series as a 19-year-old.
Fernando Valenzuela: Uniting nations
Fernandomania hit southern California like a raging bull. Luis Rodriguez-Mayoral recalls his relationship with the great Dodgers ace.