From Roberto Clemente to Thurman Munson, some of Major League Baseball most beloved players have been taken at a young age. On Sunday, America's pastime lost another one in Jose Fernandez, the charismatic Cuban who risked death in search of his American Dream.
If the MLB postseason started Friday, preseason favorite St. Louis would be on the outside looking in. They and a handful of other teams sit within striking distance heading into a decisive weekend of playoff races.
From Albert Pujols to Manny Machado, MLB's legacy of superstar Latino players will continue long after their careers end. Here's a look at the Hispanic ballplayers making a difference in today's game.
Any suspense in this September's MLB postseason run rests in the AL East where five games separate four clubs. If the playoffs started today, three would play October baseball.
After 22 seasons, one World Series title, and 696 home runs, Alex Rodriguez is hanging up his pinstripes. A tumultous playing career filled with enough drama for reality TV ends Friday, closing an era in Yankees history many would rather forget.
Major League Baseball's trade deadline came and went Monday with teams' looking for the cogs that will make them a playoff contender. While teams like the Yankees and Angels all but conceded defeat, others banked on short-term rentals that may put them over the edge.
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.
Three major U.S. companies are finalizing business deals with Cuba as President Barack Obama’s visit to the country approaches. These are AT&T, Starwood and Marriott.
The St. Louis Cardinals are looking at different options to temporarily replace injured shortstop Jhonny Peralta. The 33-year-old is set to miss two to three months due to a ligament tear on his left thumb.
CC Sabathia was impressive in his spring debut for the New York Yankees against the Miami Marlins. It was his first start since Oct. 1 and four months removed from entering a rehab facility for alcoholism.
U.S. President Barack Obama is set to watch the Cuban national baseball team during his visit to Havana in March. His administration is looking for ways to cement the recent thaw in relations with Cuba via the one sport both nations love: baseball.
New York Yankees starting pitcher Masahiro Tanaka underwent surgery to remove a bone spur in his right elbow. He looked good in his return to the mound this Sunday against the Philadelphia Phillies. He only allowed two hits and one walk while he ended up striking out two batters.
New York Yankees first baseman Mark Teixeira is entering the final year of his eight-year, $180 million contract that was signed back in 2009. He is coming off a bounce-back campaign in 2015 that was cut short by a fractured shin.
The 2016 MLB season has started with players reporting for spring training. The New York Yankees made headlines with their "Mount Krause" hill at their training facility. However, the Yankees are also expecting their players to handle the media in a very respectful manner.
The 2016 MLB Spring Training is about to start in a few days when players report to their respective teams. The New York Yankees have acquired new and retained valuable players this offseason, but their overall health is still a major concern.
The 2016 MLB Spring Training is just a week away, but the Baltimore Orioles remains interested in several players in free agency as well as in the trade market. The Orioles' main priority is to sign a starting pitcher, but they are now being linked with outfielder Dexter Fowler and Cincinnati Reds' Jay Bruce, per Mass Live.
CC Sabathia is expected to fight for a starting role with Ivan Nova during spring training. New York Yankees spring training is almost here, and manager Joe Girardi has a lot of crucial decisions to make.
The 2016 MLB Spring Training is set to start in just a week with the New York Yankees possibly trying to have Starlin Castro play third base, as reported by CBS New York. The 25-year-old Castro is a natural shortstop but was moved to second base towards the end of the season with the Chicago Cubs.
The MLB Spring Training is set to start in a few more days and teams are starting fill up their 40-man rosters as well as stacking up their farm system with the best available international prospects. Check out the latest rumors regarding free agent starting pitcher Yovani Gallardo and a host of Cuban prospects including Lazarito and the Gurriel Brothers.
The New York Yankees are reportedly one of the teams that are expected to make a strong push to acquire Cuban slugger Yulieski Gourriel later this year.
