ROBERTO CLEMENTE Right fielder Born: August 18, 1934 in Carolina, Puerto Rico Died: December 31, 1972 (age 38) off the coast of San Juan, Puerto Rico Bats: Right / Throws: Right Team: Pittsburgh Pirates (1955–1972)
After a season split between the Orioles and Dodgers, Manny Machado shattered the free agent market on this day in beísbol, February 19, 2019 by signing a $10-year, $300 million deal with the Padres. The
VLADIMIR GUERRERO Outfielder Born: February 9, 1975 in Nizao, Dominican Republic Hall of Fame induction: 2018 Primary team: L.A./California Angels Hall of Fame plaque: “Dazzling five-tool talent from the Dominican Republic renowned for distinctive approach
The New York Yankees added to their all-star, big-money lineup when they traded for all-world superstar Alex Rodriguez on this day in beísbol, February 16, 2004. “A-Rod” was already a controversial lightning rod as the
The Minnesota Twins opened its vault for pitcher Johan Santana on this day in beísbol, February 14, 2005, as the reigning AL Cy Young Award winner received a sweet Valentine Day's gift: a four-year, $40
The Phillies have released veteran slugger Nick Castellanos, ending a turbulent stay in Philadelphia marked by both solid production and controversy. The decision follows reports of growing tension between Castellanos and manager Rob Thomson that
The Pittsburgh Pirates made another major statement this off-season by signing veteran slugger Marcell Ozuna, adding one of baseball’s most consistent power bats to the heart of their lineup. The Dominican Republic native brings proven
The 2026 Caribbean Series ended in thrilling fashion on February 7 with a historic championship game won by one of the two Mexican teams in the field, as the Charros de Jalisco claimed the title
Rosters for the 2026 World Baseball Classic (WBC) have been finalized. The global international baseball tournament that brings together the best players from around the world to represent their home countries is widely regarded as
Veteran slugger Eugenio Suarez has returned to the Cincinnati Reds, signing a one-year, $15 million contract with a $16 million mutual option for 2027. Suarez, 34, a cornerstone of Cincinnati’s lineup as a power-hitting third
