Puerto Rico Baseball League News

El Profe has been to many graduation ceremonies. But when he was asked to be a commencement speaker in Puerto Rico, was he ready?

El Profe thinks back on opportunities to be with Doña Vera Clemente, the widow of Roberto. The Clementes continue to give us something so valuable in sharing themselves.

When the Cardinals' catcher got hurt, other catchers showed respect for one of the all-time greats. Pittsburgh's Francisco Cervelli and Chicago's Victor Cartini discuss Molina's place in the game.

Vic Power's style on the field was authentic and unique. His ability to tell stories was the same. And El Profe remembers his experience with the legend.

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.

On the field, his style is dynamic, electrifying and gets fans on their feet. But as El Profe notes, Cleveland's superstar shortstop is an emblem of so much more.

Thanks to the World Baseball Classic and new-found cousins, Lugo realized that the definition of a Latino has nothing to do with percentages.

Puerto Rico's Doble A is a semi-pro league that pits town versus town and features some of the loudest fans in the world.

It's every player's dream to hit a home run in his first major league game. The Twins' Eddie Rosario did it on the first pitch. To boot, he called it.

As Eddie Vargas and Ángel and Pepe Mangual discovered last year, Cooperstown rolls out the red carpet for every major leaguer regardless of their careers.

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.

Making sense of analytics, timing pitchers and making sure his fielders are in the right spot are all part of a day's work for Phillies' coach José Flores.