The Cincinnati Reds are serious contenders in the National League (NL). A team that has not finished more than four games above .500 since 2013 is currently in a tight race with the Milwaukee Brewers for first place in the NL Central. A big reason for their success is perhaps the most physically-talented Dominican baseball …
Earlier this month, Damian Lillard decided that he was ready to move out of Portland. Lillard requested a trade and the team has been working to “accommodate” him. Since then, multiple reports have shown that the 7-time All-Star will only play on the Miami Heat in 2023-24. The NBA has responded with an unhappy memo. …
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Part four of the Dominican baseball player spotlight has arrived. This go-around, after wrapping up the American League (AL), the National League (NL) East gets some love. One of the richest divisions in the league boasts some of the biggest Dominican stars. Atlanta Braves Atlanta’s only Dominican player is Marcell Ozuna (Santo Domingo). The designated …
Part three of the six-part Dominican baseball players spotlight marches on to the last of the three American League (AL) divisions: the AL West. Last time, the AL Central was covered, perhaps the weakest division in baseball. The focus shifts to a division containing four very strong teams and the Oakland Athletics. Hometowns from this …
Cody Bellinger is having a great 2023 season after several lackluster years. After being let go by the Dodgers in the offseason, the former RoY and MVP took his talents to the Cubs on a one-year deal. This contract was safe for Bellinger as a prove-it year for this coming free agency. So far, he …
The AL East is filled with strong Dominican players throughout, from Baltimore’s $60 million payroll to the Yankees’ $277 million. One of the divisions with the most Dominican influence is also perhaps the strongest in baseball. Now, this series covers a division whose leader is at the .500 mark and is not in the top …
Seattle was out in full force for the past week. Hosting their third MLB all-star game in franchise history spectacularly showcased the city. However, there is one major highlight that caught everyone by surprise. Mariners fans chanted for Shohei Ohtani to “Come to Seattle”. Implying that the Seattle faithful want him in navy blue and …
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The trade deadline is approaching quickly in this MLB season. The Red Sox are currently sitting at 48-43 on the season, sitting five games above .500. While they are last in their division, it’s not saying much given the powerhouse of the AL East this season. They are also two games out of a wildcard …
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Lately, Dominican baseball players have dominated the headlines. The winning and losing pitchers of the MLB All-Star Game are both from the Dominican Republic (more on that later). The Home Run Derby has seen a Dominican player win in back-to-back seasons. Elly de la Cruz has burst onto the scene. The land of five-star resorts …
The Cincinnati Reds are having a surprisingly good season in 2023. They currently are in first place in the NL Central and have October in their sights. But there is one young player on the Reds who is making a name for himself as the future of baseball. That player is Elly De La Cruz. …
The 2023 All Star Game is right around the corner and fan voting has come to a close. In recent years, Red Sox All-Star appearances came in bunches, with multiple players getting the nod each season. However, this season, there is only one representative for Boston this all-star break. That player is Kenley Jansen. There …
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In just his first full season in the big leagues, Arizona Diamondbacks OF Corbin Carroll has been named an All-Star starter for the National League. Carroll, 22, was pulled up to the Diamondbacks in 2022 but did not notch at least 130 at-bats, which is the required threshold for a player’s season to be considered …
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