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Johan Santana’s struggle with unfinished business
He won a pitching triple crown in Minnesota. He carried the Mets. Johan Santana hung up his glove this weekend, and fans will remember his career well.
Seattle Mariners Top Ten: Edgar, “King Félix” and A-Rod
A hitting legend and a King headline a top ten list that has a few current names making appearances. How high will Nelson Cruz climb before he's done?
El Profe: Do You Know Mr. Vázquez?
One of the first interviews El Profe ever had with a Latino player from the Negro Leagues left a lasting impression.
See Johan Santana’s 1995 Scouting Report
This week, Johan Santana was inducted into the Minnesota Twins Hall of Fame. Here’s a look at his scouting report from 1995 and the comments of the Houston Astros’ scout Andres Reiner who discovered Santana at the Astros’ academy in Venezuela. Alfredo Pe
La Vida Voices: The Game with Benito Santiago
Was Benito Santiago the beginning of the great line of catchers from Puerto Rico? And how did his early coaches feel about him throwing from his knees?
El Profe: All in the family
On Father's Day in the Dominican Republic, and with his family by his side, Vladimir Guerrero was celebrated by the baseball world.
Deadline Dread: Hall of Famers with a trade history
San Francisco Giants Top Ten: A Dominican Dandy and Cha Cha lead the way
Vladimir the Hero: In the DR, Guerrero is an icon
José Mota: The versatile voice of Vladi
Vladimir Guerrero’s life from Don Gregorio to Cooperstown – in video
From Don Gregorio to Cooperstown: Vladimir Guerrero in his own words
My favorite moment as a baseball fan: Pedro’s induction ceremony
He was a role model for young fans of the game well beyond the borders of the Dominican Republic. And three years ago, Cooperstown was all about Pedro.
A Very Vladi Debut: Humble September at bats
Some Major League debuts are astounding and inspiring. Some are not. So how did a young Vladi perform in his first opportunity with the Expos?
Marichal and Cepeda: Giant bonds of brotherhood
They played together for years in San Francisco and are now immortalized together in Cooperstown. But their relationship is about more than baseball.
The unforgettable meals of Altagracia
She raised a Hall of Famer, but her hands have cooked for hundreds of Major Leaguers over the years. Vladi's mother is as much an icon as her son.
LA Angels Top Ten: Vladi, Carew and Pujols
Vlad played there. So did Carew. Pujols is still there. But none of those all-time greats comes in first in when considering the WAR of Latino players while with the Angels.
Juan Marichal: Pioneer
Juan Marichal never won a Cy Young Award, but Luis Rodriguez-Mayoral remembers how dominant he was for the San Francisco Giants in the 1960s.