Over at NBC News Latino, Nicole Acevedo writes about trailblazer Jessica Mendoza, the first woman who is a solo analyst for a national package of MLB game! This is not the first time she makes history! Click HERE to view more details! Photo: Juan DeLeon / Icon Sportswire via AP file
Over at Remezcla, Yara Simon writes about the tribute paid by the World Series champs to the Dominican Republic in honor of the Washington Nationals win. To learn more, click HERE. Photo: Getty Images
Over at The Players Tribune, Yonder Alonso writes a letter to his younger self that revolves around his background as a Cuban boy who dreamed of being a baseball player while also having to help his parents throughout their American dream. To read it, click HERE. PHOTO: ANDREW HANCOCK/THE PLAYERS’ TRIBUNE
Over at NBC News Sports, Doha Madani writes about David Ortiz A.K.A “Big Papi” & his recovery upon having been shot in the Dominican Republic. To read more about Ortiz returning to throw first pitch at the Boston Red Sox game, click HERE. Photo: Maddie Meyer / Getty Images
Over at Billboard, Jessica Roiz writes about the celebrity softball game in Cleveland, Ohio that featured some of our favorites like Daddy Yankee, Anuel AA, Quavo, Jerry Lorenzo, and more!!! To check out the pictures and which team won, click HERE. Photo: MLB photos
Over at cnet.com, STEVEN MUSIL writes about the Puerto Rican humanitarian and legendary baseball player, Roberto Clemente. Click HERE to learn about the wonderful and record-breaking person Bob Clemente was. Photo: Google Posted by: Yenesis Alvarez
What better way to celebrate Cuban Heritage night then with a free screening of ¿Qué Pasa, USA? It’s the 40th Anniversary of this hit show and we’ve got a party planned. So bring your abeulas and tías to celebrate Cuban Heritage night. Purchase a special event ticket and you’ll receive an exclusive ¿Qué Pasa, USA? […]
Let’s take another moment to reflect on one of our hero’s – as Cubans, as humans, as people. Sometimes life is so sad and fragile you can feel it in every bone in your body. All out love goes to Jose’s friends and familia. http://m.mlb.com/video/topic/0/v31220231/jose-fernandez-reunites-with-his-grandmother
Miami Marlins star, Jose Fernandez, was killed early this morning in a tragic boating accident. Only 24 years old and such a great talent. Our hearts are heavy for his friends, family and the baseball community. Click HERE to read more (via @CNN)
ESPN shares frustration about baseball legend, Minnie Miñoso, not being in Baseballs Hall of Fame. “Orestes “Minnie” Miñoso, the legendary Cuban player for the Chicago White Sox, was on the mind of many during MLB’s recent trip to Cuba for a spring training exhibition with the Tampa Bay Rays taking on the Cuban national team.” […]