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 Field in Minneapolis. Scouts have compared his raw power to that of countryman Miguel Cabrera, and he’s a bad-ball hitter in the mold 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...
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...
Latin Link: Hispanic Giants have found their hearts in San Francisco
The reigning World Series champion San Francisco Giants will have NLCS MVP Marco Scutaro holding down second base in 2013. (Robert Galbraith/Reuters) Many major league teams have been busy tooling up this More...
Latin Link: Blue Jays’ J.P. Arencibia flying high with confidence
J.P. Arencibia is now “the guy” behind the plate for the Toronto Blue Jays. (Claus Andersen/Getty Images) It’s been an emotional roller-coaster ride for Toronto Blue Jays incumbent catcher More...
