A big thanks to Sheila O’Malley for pointing us toward Surviving Grady’s lovely appreciation of Pedro Martinez, Dominican Jedi Knight. Strong. Pedro Martinez: Greatest Red Sox Pitcher of My Lifetime and Dominican Jedi Knight: Through the years, I’ve made a lot of jokes about putting my fist through a wall during a Red Sox game. […]
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
USA Today honors some of the greats that have influenced the history of baseball. Click HERE to read about it! PHOTO: Getty Images
Over at Latino Sports, Julio Pabón writes about Venezuelan baseball pitcher Anibal Sanchez winning the LatinoMVP award for his achievements! Click HERE to read all about it. PHOTO: Washington Nationals
Victoria Hernandez from USA Today Sports writes about Dominican-American Alex Rodriguez — A-Rod — partnering with the Hispanic Scholarship Fund (HSF), the leading Hispanic scholarship organization, to offer opportunities in sports business for college students! Click HERE to read more! PHOTO: Jim Mone, AP
Joel Reuter from bleachereport.com writes about how A-Rod and “Big Papi” Ortiz will be in the dialogue for the Baseball Hall of Fame’s Class of 2022. Click HERE for more info!! PHOTO: Jim McIsaac/Getty Images
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 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 Miami Herald, Jorge Ebro writes about Miami-raised Cuban-American Raynel Delgado who learned how to play baseball Cuban style, is currently a part of the Cleveland Indians, and is on his way to the MLB! Click HERE for more info. PHOTO: Raynel Delgado Instagram