MLB: Fernando Valenzuela: ‘When I started there were between 6% and 8% Hispanics in the team. Now we have 50%’ | Sports

“How do you explain to someone who doesn’t know baseball what Fernandomania is?” The question caused Fernando Valenzuela to look up, recalling the famous move he made to gain momentum on the mound at Dodger Stadium in the 1980s. This afternoon, speaking to EL PAÍS, Valenzuela is not on the mound, but in the bleachers… Continue reading MLB: Fernando Valenzuela: ‘When I started there were between 6% and 8% Hispanics in the team. Now we have 50%’ | Sports

The Defensive Rebirth of Fernando Tatis Jr. Painting the Road to the MVP Future

Orlando Ramirez-USA TODAY Sports If I have a criticism of Shohei Ohtani, it’s that he single-handedly undermines baseball’s famous parlor discussions. Honestly, this is the only valid criticism of Ohtani I can think of. But questions like “Which player would you want to start a franchise with?” or “Who is the most talented ballplayer you… Continue reading The Defensive Rebirth of Fernando Tatis Jr. Painting the Road to the MVP Future