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San Diego Padres Top Ten: Benito’s bandwagon
As the Padres get set to play the Dodgers in Mexico, one of the most prominent players representing Mexico plays a prominent role in San Diego's Top Ten.
A tour of a lifetime: Vladimir Guerrero visits The Hall
In a pre-induction visit given to all incoming Hall of Famers, Vladi visits The National Baseball Hall of Fame and Museum for a trip down memory lane.
The Irreplaceable Luis Aparicio
The standard for shortstops from Venezuela was set by White Sox Hall of Famer, Luis Aparicio. When Guillén arrived in Chicago, he respected the legend's place in history.
Carlos Baerga’s Cleveland memories
Carlos Baerga is the first to hit two home runs in the same inning from both sides of the plate. And every April 8 Cleveland fans make sure that he remembers.
St. Louis Cardinals Top Ten: All about Albert
After making his mark in St. Louis, Albert Pujols has his eyes set on the 3,000-hit club. But he's not the only Latino legend in the Redbird Top 10.
Oakland A’s Top Ten: Campy to Canseco
It took a few stops before the Athletics were finally rooted in Oakland. Throughout the cities and years, we've seen a Mr. October and a Bash Brother play their way into A's history and into our top 10.
José Contreras: A ChiSox ambassador with stories to tell
The Bronze Titan shares his incredible story of leaving Cuba and crossing the U.S. – Mexico border dressed as a woman.
El Profe: Felipe Alou A Giant of Latino Baseball
The first family of Dominican baseball has been involved in Major League Baseball for six decades. In his new book, Felipe opens up about his love for the game.
Pittsburgh Pirates Top 10: From Momen to Mota
Of course The Great One is No. 1, but who else makes the list of best all-time Latinos to play for the Bucs? You might be surprised.
Rodríguez Mayoral: Clemente and other spring training stories
Latino pioneer Rodríguez Mayoral, who worked for four MLB teams, recalls legends like Roberto Clemente and Luis Aparicio in a series of personal memories.
La Vida Voices: Roberto Alomar’s Baseball Life
Son and brother of major leaguers. A Hall of Fame second baseman. Yet the bonds that bind Roberto Alomar to his family are bigger than the game.
The Time I Almost Walked Away from the Yankees
After initially balking at covering the Yankees, Clemson Smith Muniz's first spring training was quite an education.There were no Latino players, but many lessons.