The 19-year-old pitcher from Sinaloa made his major league debut Friday night, lasting less than three innings. Based on how memorable Latino pitchers fared in their first career appearance, Urias has nothing to worry about.
The Seattle Mariners haven't made the playoffs since 2001. With arguably the best Latino Roster, and one of the best pitching staffs in all of baseball, the Mariners could win the American League West this season.
The New York Yankees are trying to avoid missing the MLB baseball postseason for the third consecutive season. While hitting remains an issue, the Bronx Bombers must address their rotating by adding quality pitchers. Latin Post lists five free agent pitchers who could help the Yankees.
One of the best closers in recent history is still a free agent. Venezuelan relief pitcher Francisco Rodriguez has not yet signed with an MLB team and he is seeking a new contract. Multiple teams have shown interest in the veteran pitcher such as the Los Angeles Dodgers.
The New York Yankees are always looking to add depth to the roster. Some of the most notable players in Major League Baseball are of Latin American heritage, pacifically Cuban. The Yankees definitely need a talented young hitter.
On Thursday, New York Yankees' legendary pitcher Mariano Rivera proved that in retirement, he's still on top of his game, but this time around his incredible cut fastballs are coming from a philanthropic direction as he lent his support to Ronald McDonald House New York during Bloomberg Tradebook Charity Trading Day, where former Mayor Michael R. Bloomberg's global agency brokerage business helped raise money for 14 charitable organizations in New York, London and Hong Kong.
New York Yankees shortstop Derek Jeter has officially played his last game at Yankee Stadium. The Yankees captain went out with a bang knocking in a walk off hit against the Baltimore Orioles for a 6-5 Yankees win.
Hispanic Heritage Month 2014 is underway, and we continue the celebration by honoring the greatest baseball players of all time. Latin Post.com lists the 10 best Latin American born baseball players ever.
The New York Yankees honored Derek Jeter in a special ceremony at the Yankee Stadium in New York prior to the start of the game against the Kansas City Royals. Michael Jordan, Mariano Rivera, Joe Torre, Hideki Matsui, David Cone, Bernie Williams, Paul O'Neill, Jorge Posada, Gerald Williams and new MLB commissioner Rob Manfred were all in attendance to honor "The Captain."
From Jennifer Lopez to Antonio Villaraigosa and Mariano Rivera, Latinos have made widespread contributions to American culture, business and politics. As the nation celebrates its birthday on this 2014 Fourth of July weekend, Latin Post.com takes a special look at the most influential Latinos in the U.S.
Panamanian fireballer Mariano Rivera, Major League Baseball’s all-time leader in saves with 652, retired in 2013 after 19 glorious years with the New York Yankees, but there are still plenty of active Latino pitchers in the big leagues who can finish the job.
