Steve Randel
Steve "Esteban" Randel is a former player, regional amateur scout in Latin America and current high school coach. He has been an international sports journalist for 42 years, and is the founder and former publisher of "The Latin Athlete" magazine.
Latinos and PED scandal: It’s all about chasing the dream
Latin players, like Melky Cabrera, have been under the recent PED scandal spotlight. (Scott Cunningham/Getty Images) Let me tell you something that really makes me angry about professional sports these days, and More...
The Latin Link: Everth Cabrera is stealing his way to stardom
Everth Cabrera is flying high for the San Diego Padres. One of the reasons the San Diego Padres have struggled in recent years is because the team hasn’t been very strong up the middle. When longtime More...
Oswaldo Arcia leads new trend in Twins baseball
Oswaldo Arcia is making a name for himself in the Twin Cities. (Jerry Holt/StarTribune) There’s a brand new slugger from Venezuela on the horizon these days, and he resides at, of all places, Target More...
A fortunate Jean Segura is having fun in Milwaukee
Jean Segura is flying high with the Milwaukee Brewers. Most baseball experts agree that someday, Jurickson Profar will be a major-league star. Unfortunately, that prediction has been on hold. Profar, 20, a gifted More...
Latin Link: Wilin Rosario adds pop to potent Rockies offense
Wilin Rosario is leading the way for the Colorado Rockies. (Jayne Kamin-Oncea/US Presswire) The Colorado Rockies, traditionally one of baseball’s streakiest teams, have been red hot in April during some freezing More...
San Diego Padres preview: Injury bug continues to bite Friars
San Diego Padres third baseman Chase Headley is one of several Padres on the DL heading into 2013. (US Presswire) When the Seidler-O’Malley group, along with local businessman Ron Fowler, officially purchased More...
Milwaukee Brewers preview: Count on good family entertainment
With Mat Gamel and Corey Hart on the DL, the Milwaukee Brewers will be moving to plan C. (David Bernacchi) After a barrel full of injuries had the Milwaukee Brewers reeling out of the gate in 2012, the team went More...
Lack of depth led to Mexico’s demise in World Baseball Classic
Edgar Gonzalez was playing an unfamiliar position for Team Mexico and it showed during the World Baseball Classic. Watching Edgar Gonzalez stumbling under fly balls for Team Mexico during the World Baseball Classic More...
Starting Aroldis Chapman could be risky for Reds
Aroldis Chapman is preparing for a role as a starter for the Cincinnati Reds. (Gary Landers/The Cincinnati Enquirer) There is an anxious sense of anticipation hovering over the Cincinnati Reds training camp again More...
D-backs outfielder Gerardo Parra remains positive and patient
Gerardo Parra is a fan favorite whether or not he starts. (Michael Chow/azcentral sports) Gerardo Parra, the Arizona Diamondback’s Gold Glove-winning outfielder, will be 26 years old in May with four big-league More...
Latin Link: Mexico baseball squad excited after upset victory
Doug Clark’s (right) 18th-inning home run propelled Mexico to victory in the Caribbean Series championship game. If you’re a Mexico baseball fan, you have the right to feel very proud these days. Sit More...
World Baseball Classic: Latino teams looking strong
Triple Crown-winner Miguel Cabrera leads the Venezuela national team into the World Baseball Classic. I don’t know about everyone else, but I’m more than ready to watch some baseball. Super Bowl XLVII, More...
