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Like Clemente: MLB Players Giving Back
How a Former Bat Boy Was Reunited with his Hall of Fame Hero After 45 Years
Hispanic Heritage Nights Aren’t Enough
La Vida Baseball celebrates Hispanic Heritage Month
Here’s Your Ultimate Guide to MLB’s Exciting Hispanic Heritage Schedule
El Bullpen: Alfonzo’s championship, Almora loses his locks, Abreu keeps producing
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Like his good friend Molina, Wainwright embodies Roberto Clemente’s spirit
Enriquito! ESPN’s Rojas has pulse of Dominican baseball
With Yadier Molina’s help, Polo Ascencio and Bengie Molina share Cardinals gospel in Spanish
Portland bonds Venezuelan managers in MLS, MiLB
El Bullpen: Gleyber’s football fever, a beisbol road trip, pranks by Tatís
Longtime Cubs fan finds heaven in the Wrigley Field bleachers
Celebrating the Copa de la Diversión
The Copa de la Diversión is a program that doesn’t only change the identity of minor league teams and sell a lot of merchandise, but it also creates a conduit for teams and players to be part of their Latino communities. Over the course of the 2019 season
Julia Morales lives up to inspiring, dynamic roots
Julia Morales, the talented and charismatic field reporter for Astros broadcasts, was taking an exam for a government class in college when she came across a question that she proudly and easily answered. It reminded her of her father’s important place in
Gio Urshela on Colombian béisbol
New York Yankees third baseman Gio Urshela recently sat down with our Jennifer Mercedes to discuss his pride in being a Colombian playing the game of béisbol. He also talks about this first career hit in the big leagues, spending time with family and Play
Dog day on the Gram, family photos galore, Pedro’s anniversary
Social goes to the dogs Monday was #InternationalDogDay. Gleyber Torres, Manny Machado and Carlos Correa were among the players who showed off their furry friends on Instagram. View this post on Instagram Achillies Day
Javier Báez talks family, tattoos, music
What was Javier Báez’s first tattoo? And which means the most to him? The man known as “El Mago” sat down with our Jennifer Mercedes to talk about his ink, music and familia. Related Fernando Tatís Jr. drawing El Mago comparisons
Rangers’ Odor proudly backed Venezuela trip to LLWS
CHICAGO – Rougned Odor knows what it’s like to sport a baseball jersey with “VENEZUELA” emblazoned across the chest. He did it as a teenager in the 2009 World Youth Baseball Championship. He did it again as an adult in the 2017 World Baseball Classic. “Yo
Vladdy Jr. on family, hitting bombs and his favorite music
Soles by Sir Shoe Designs Help Peloteros Express Themselves
Lindor’s style, love for Cleveland and favorite music
From Mexico to New York, “In His Blood” producer has heart for baseball
Little League International CEO Stephen Keener on Cuba, Curaçao and baseball as a safe space
Cookie returns, Venezuela keeps dancing, Puig takes NY
Little League fever, a Cuban connection in Charlotte, jersey swap in Texas
LLWS excitement We’re totally here for this level of excitement. Come for the recap. Stay for the dancing
Sandy Alcántara shares his beisbol story
Our Andy Martinez recently sat down with Marlins pitcher Sandy Alcántara to hear his beisbol story. He discussed his journey from living with his sister in Santo Domingo to signing with the Cardinals at 16. He also discussed his favorite foods. Related To
Luis Castillo discusses his Dominican heroes
Our Jennifer Mercedes recently sat down with Reds ace Luis Castillo to talk about getting called up for the first time, sharing that moment with his family and Dominican players he’s looked up to that include El Grande, Pedro Martínez. Related González fi
Alfaro plays hero, Curaçao throws no-no, Cueto hits comeback trail
A Miami hero Marlins catcher Jorge Alfaro made this young fan’s day. Imagine a kid loving you enough to sharpie your name on their back. This is it, fam(ilia). #JuntosMiami | #BiggerThanBaseball pic.twitter.com/YQYlvLFWrD — Miami Marlins (@Marlins) August
Raimel Tapia on being from “The Land of the Players”
Rockies outfielder Raimel Tapia recently sat down with our Jennifer Mercedes to talk about his mentor, Alfonso Soriano, and the surprise he felt when he got the call to join the big league club. Related How Nolan Arenado’s family helped get his gloves rea
El Paso Strong: Chihuahuas photographer artfully captures beauty, pain
Jorge Salgado, the El Paso Chihuahuas’ team photographer, showcased his versatility with news and feature images in the aftermath of the El Paso shooting.