In 1961, few teams were as progressive as the San Francisco Giants, whose roster was rife with dynamic young Black and Latino players. The Giants, who already had Puerto Rican players Orlando Cepeda and shortstop Jose Pagan, had also successfully dipped into the Dominican Republic talent pool with the Alou brothers (Felipe and Matty) and
Most every team these days strives to have an Asdrubal Cabrera on the roster — a switch-hitting infielder with pop who can play small ball and man multiple positions when needed. Now retired, the well-traveled Venezuela native played for eight MLB teams, including eight seasons with the Cleveland Indians over a 15-year career that included
When the Yankees signed pitcher Jose Contreras out of Cuba in 2003, they were hoping he’d at least be another Orlando “El Duque” Hernandez, the popular righty from the island who’d been a major cog in the Bombers’ late 1990s machine. But it didn’t work out that way, as an inconsistent Contreras struggled in the
El último día de cambios el 31 de Julio y varios equipos mejoran para la post temporada. El salón de la fama con 5 nuevos integrantes. Ryne Sandberg pierde la batalla contra el cáncer. El Mundo de las Grandes Ligas con Kevin Cabral y Félix DeJesús.
He was a feared middle-of-the-order hitter and Gold Glove-caliber third baseman, yet Adrian Beltre was more of a lunch pail kind of guy, never the type of flashy star player who got much attention other than a deep appreciation for his skills. Not until late in his 21-year career, that is, when fans realized
A reliable relief pitcher who played mostly for the Twins and Phillies, J.C. Romero enjoyed a solid 14-year career that saw him play a valuable role in winning back-to-back NL pennants and the 2007 world championship for Philadelphia. But Romero can also boast about setting a relatively unknown record: He’s the only Puerto Rico-born hurler
