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Nelson Cruz Childhood Glove
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Nationals’ Fearless Juan Soto used app to showcase dynamic personality
Vladimir Guerrero’s bat spoke all of the world’s languages
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Nationals’ Childish Bambino Juan Soto trolls Bregman and Astros with home run trot
Remembering Ventura’s World Series Tribute
An inside look at the Dominican restaurant that’s keeping the Nationals well-fed
Soto Honored to Donate Home Run Ball to Hall of Fame
As Dad Predicted, Nationals Phenom Soto Stars at World Series
Remembering Big Papi’s Epic 2004 Postseason
From Baseball Pariah to Redeemed Beloved Broadcaster, A-Rod Improves Hall Chances in the Booth
A-Rod vowed to be remembered as one of the greatest hitters of all time. And with that came an epiphany: welcome to PEDS, the shortcut of champions.
Robles honors mother with home run, highlights Nationals victory party by kissing Baby Shark
WASHINGTON – When Víctor Robles crossed home plate following his home run Monday night, he tipped his batting helmet to the crowd, took part in a dugout dance party and then kissed a stuffed shark. Hit a dinger.Dance.Kiss the shark. pic.twitter.com/sohwvX
Vladimir Guerrero’s triumphant return as a Hall of Famer
As the NLCS shifts to the Nationals home park a young Latino outfielder has the eyes of the baseball world upon him. As Juan Soto begins his career we look back at arguably the greatest outfielder in the history of the Nationals/Expos franchise, Vladimir
Ozuna carrying Taveras’ legacy forward in St. Louis
St. Louis – As the Cardinals took the field to begin the top half of the first inning in Game 2 of the National League Championship Series, left fielder Marcell Ozuna stopped at the first-base line about 20 feet behind the bag. He crouched down and wrote
Start of Soto’s career ranks among Latino legends
Juan Soto came up with the biggest hit of his career Tuesday night. He’s been coming up big a lot the last two years building a resume for the ages.
Albert Pujols’ Shoes Tell A Story About More Than Home Runs
His family wasn’t in the stands on the night Albert Pujols hit his historic 499th and 500th home runs. They were with him in spirit as he rounded the bases, though. Watch this video to learn how Pujols always has his family with him while he’s playing. Re
Meet David Ortiz’s favorite purveyor of plátano power
Cruz in rare Dominican company with his 400th home run
Ballpark Provides Comfort for Homesick Minor Leaguer
Enriquito! ESPN’s Rojas has pulse of Dominican baseball
Britton embraces Dominican roots
Vladdy Jr. on family, hitting bombs and his favorite music
Polanco emerging as leader, All-Star in Minnesota
In late July Jorge Polanco, the Twins' All-Star shortstop, met the great Tony Fernández, his Dominican countryman and a four-time All-Star at the position.
Sinatra-loving Aquino flies shots to the moon
By Hal McCoy CINCINNATI — There is a country song by Tim McGraw with the lyrics, “Always be humble and kind.” It could have been written for Cincinnati Reds rookie Aristides Aquino. With what the 25-year-old native of the Dominican Republic is doing, he c
Sandy Alcántara shares his beisbol story
Our Andy Martinez recently sat down with Marlins pitcher Sandy Alcántara to hear his beisbol story. He discussed his journey from living with his sister in Santo Domingo to signing with the Cardinals at 16. He also discussed his favorite foods. Related To
Luis Castillo discusses his Dominican heroes
Our Jennifer Mercedes recently sat down with Reds ace Luis Castillo to talk about getting called up for the first time, sharing that moment with his family and Dominican players he’s looked up to that include El Grande, Pedro Martínez. Related González fi
Raimel Tapia on being from “The Land of the Players”
Rockies outfielder Raimel Tapia recently sat down with our Jennifer Mercedes to talk about his mentor, Alfonso Soriano, and the surprise he felt when he got the call to join the big league club. Related How Nolan Arenado’s family helped get his gloves rea
Gary Sánchez on tattoos, mentors and his first time in the big leagues
Our Jennifer Mercedes recently sat down with New York Yankees’ catcher Gary Sánchez to learn more about his career coming up from the Dominican Republic, his first call-up and what his tattoos mean to him. Related Yankees believe in Deivi García