MLB Is More Latin American Than Ever, So Why Is There Only One Latino Manager?

MLB Is More Latin American Than Ever, So Why Is There Only One Latino Manager?

Victor Landa October 23, 2017

With the MLB playoffs nearing the climax of the World Series, here are some disheartening facts: these playoffs mark the 4th year since a Latino manager appeared in the postseason;that was […]

How baseball can teach us to frame the new Latino narrative

NewsTaco June 8, 2017

By Victor Landa, NewsTaco (2 minute read)   There’s an interesting side conversation going on in Philadelphia baseball circles that illustrates how a big part of rewriting the U.S. Latino […]

The Movement to Retire Roberto Clemente’s Number From the MLB Is Flourishing

NewsTaco February 10, 2016

*Great story! There’s a link that’ll take you to a petition that’ll be sent to MLB commissioner Bud Selig to have Clemente’s number 21 retired from professional baseball. What an […]

Top 10 young Latinos likely to shine this season

Mary Mata April 8, 2014

By Steve Randel , TTF Baseball I’ll start with Miguel Cabrera, baseball’s premier slugger, and Yadier Molina, arguably the game’s best catcher. Then there’s Albert Pujols, Robinson Cano and David “Big Papi” Ortiz. All these men are iconic […]

Mariano Rivera: Playing during steroid era only thing that bothers him about career

Mary Mata September 27, 2013

By Lachlan Cartwright and Christian Red, New York Daily News Baseball’s all-time saves leader is retiring with the same class that has underscored his remarkable 19-year career, with Mariano Rivera telling an […]

Baseball’s suspensions — all Latinos

Mary Mata August 6, 2013

By Sam Quiñones, A Reporter’s Blog The 13 baseball suspensions connected to Florida-based Biogenesis just announced today are notable, apart from the numbers of guys involved, for the fact that all […]

Marlins Manager Suspended over Castro Comment

Mary Mata April 11, 2012

By Dustin Mendus The manager of the Miami Marlins Baseball team was suspended for five games after making an offensive comment regarding Fidel Castro in an interview with Time Magazine. Ozzie […]

News Taco To Go: Brisenia, Frida, Stereotypes, Verdict, MLB

Mary Mata July 7, 2011

Caylee Vs. Brisenia: Why The Difference In Coverage? Today Is Frida Kahlo’s Birthday Top 5 Stereotypes Of Latino Professionals Man Convicted Of Racially Charged Murder Of Latino Neighbor Boycotting The […]

Boycotting The MLB Game Hurts Arizona’s Latinos

Mary Mata July 6, 2011

By Ruben Gallego, Arizona State Rep. District 16 The number one reason why no one — neither Latino baseball players, nor fans — should boycott the upcoming MLB All Stars […]