Considering Javier Baez was all but branded an aging has-been who would never live up to his bloated free agent contract, the Tigers shortstop’s 2025 resurgence has been nothing less than magical. After three disappointing seasons in Detroit, the Bayamon, Puerto Rico native known as “El Mago” (The Magician) for his dazzling defense, found himself
Perhaps only A-Rod could polarize fans, media and opposing teams alike more than Manny Machado, the San Diego Padres’ slick-fielding, trash-talking third baseman who quickly became one of the game’s best all-around players after his 2012 debut at age 19 with the Baltimore Orioles. On this day in béisbol, July 17, 2018, with the Orioles
It’s a shame Jose Ramirez bowed out of the 2025 MLB All-Star Game, depriving baseball fans who don’t often get a glimpse of the smallish-market Cleveland Guardians to witness one of baseball’s most consistent stars in the midst of another strong year. A rare combination of switch-hitting power and speed, Ramirez decided to rest the
For anyone who ever wondered why there’s a statue of Roberto Clemente at PNC Park in Pittsburgh, his accomplishments on this day in béisbol, July 17, 1970 proved why he was a once-in-a-generation immortal. In a thrilling 4-3 win against the Cincinnati Reds, the Pirates superstar showed off his five-tool skill set by hitting a
Minnie Minoso was an outstanding outfielder whose 16-year career was spent mostly with the Chicago White Sox. But the seven-time All-Star is probably best remembered for a rare accomplishment thanks to the White Sox’s canny marketing department — the Cuban native appeared in MLB games in five separate decades. He debuted in 1949 with the
ADRIAN BELTRE, Third baseman Born: April 7, 1979 in Santo Domingo, Dominican Republic Hall of Fame induction: 2024 Teams: Los Angeles Dodgers 1998-2004 Seattle Mariners 2005-2009 Boston Red Sox 2010 Texas
