Astros add another star to Houston’s galaxy with Rookie of the Year Yordan Alvarez
By Robert Dominguez Yordan Alvarez turned a midseason call-up into a rookie performance for the ages. The Houston Astros’ Cuban-born DH was the unanimous selection for AL Rookie of the Year in 2019 and just the 11th player to top all 30 ballots in what amounted to a no-brainer choice for voters. His other major accomplishment: Making baseball fans outside of Houston hate the Astros even more as the American League pennant winners added yet another young star to an already fearsome lineup. Alvarez, 22, was called up to the big club on June 9 and established himself as a
Red Sox slugger J.D. Martinez is LatinoBaseball’s 2018 Player of the Year
Mookie Betts may have been the American League MVP last season and is the face of the Red Sox, but no way does Boston dominate the league and beat the Dodgers in the World Series without J.D. Martinez, LatinoBaseball.com’s 2018 Player of the Year. While Betts is arguably the better all-around player, Martinez was definitely the most dangerous hitter in the AL and the straw that stirred the Sox from the middle of the order. Martinez, a former Diamondback who signed a below-expectations free agent contract with Boston before the season, had his best year in 2018, reaching the Top
Carlos Beltran sets his sights on October glory as new manager of underachieving Mets
By Robert Dominguez Welcome back, Carlos. All is forgiven — as long as you lead the Mets to the postseason. Carlos Beltran in a New York Mets uniform, wearing his old number 15 no less, was an unlikely sight when the former All-Star outfielder was officially introduced as the team’s new manager at Citi Field on Nov. 4. He may be a Hall of Fame contender, a class act and one of the best players to ever don the orange-and-blue, but Beltran’s seven-year stint with the Mets from 2005-2011 didn’t end particularly well thanks to some nagging injuries and plenty
With 656 and counting, Albert Pujols is blasting his way up the all-time HR list
By Robert Dominguez Being a baseball immortal ain’t what it used to be. When Anaheim Angels DH Albert Pujols joined the 600-homer club in “grand” style — a bases-loaded slam on June 3, 2017 against the Minnesota Twins at home — the then-37-year-old Santo Domingo native became the fourth-youngest player in history to hit 600, the ninth overall, and only the third Latino to reach that milestone. While Pujols, a lock for the Hall of Fame after a 19-year career and counting, was recognized across baseball for his rare achievement, it somehow didn’t have the same kind of buzz it
Dominican Day at the Ballpark 2019: Washington Nationals
The contributions of players from the Dominican Republic past and present were celebrated with nearly a dozen Dominican Day at the Ballpark events at MLB stadiums throughout 2019, a fan-favorite tradition for several years hosted by the Dominican Republic Ministry of Tourism and LatinoBaseball.com. Washington Nationals players Juan Soto, Wander Suero, Raudy Read, Victor Robles and Fernando Robles were honored for their achievements before the game at Nationals Park. (Click the arrows above and see the video below for a view of Dominican Day festivities.)
Dominican Day at the Ballpark 2019: Atlanta Braves
The contributions of players from the Dominican Republic past and present were celebrated with nearly a dozen Dominican Day at the Ballpark events at MLB stadiums throughout 2019, a long tradition hosted by the Dominican Republic Ministry of Tourism and LatinoBaseball.com. At Truist Park in Atlanta, retired Braves pitcher Alejandro Pena (above, second from right) was recognized for his achievements before the game. (Click the arrows above and see the video below for a view of Dominican Day festivities.)
Dominican Day at the Ballpark 2019: San Diego Padres
The contributions of players from the Dominican Republic past and present were celebrated with nearly a dozen Dominican Day at the Ballpark events at MLB stadiums throughout 2019, a long tradition hosted by the Dominican Republic Ministry of Tourism and LatinoBaseball.com. At Petco Park in San Diego, Luis Perdomo, Manuel Margot and Dinelson Lamet were recognized before the game. (Click the arrows above and see the video below for a view of Dominican Day festivities.)
Dominican Day at the Ballpark 2019: Chicago White Sox
The contributions of players from the Dominican Republic past and present were celebrated with nearly a dozen Dominican Day at the Ballpark events at MLB stadiums throughout 2019, a years-long tradition hosted by the Dominican Republic Ministry of Tourism and LatinoBaseball.com. At Guaranteed Rate Field in Chicago, White Sox players Eloy Jimenez, Ivan Nova and Welington Castillo were recognized for their achievements before the game. (Click the arrows above and see the video below for a view of Dominican Day festivities.)
