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Unapologetically amplifying Latino voices and stories in sports, arts and culture. Our corner of the sports world through OurEsquina.com, the Our Esquina Podcast Network and @OurEsquina on all social media channels.

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Our Esquina @ouresquina.bsky.social · 09/01/2026

Heisman Trophy winner Fernando Mendoza finds comfort in prayer heading into No. 1 Indiana’s College Football Playoff Semifinal against Oregon in the Peach Bowl. #CollegeFootballPlayoff

Heisman winner Fernando Mendoza finds comfort in prayer - Our Esquina

Heisman Trophy winner Fernando Mendoza finds comfort in prayer as he prepares to face Oregon for a spot in the National Championship Game.

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Our Esquina @ouresquina.bsky.social · 22/12/2025

Ortiz submits National Baseball Hall of Fame ballot @ortizkicks.bsky.social ouresquina.com/2025/ortiz-s...

Ortiz submits National Baseball Hall of Fame ballot - Our Esquina

Character questions prompt Jesus Ortiz to leave Alex Rodriguez, Manny Ramirez and Omar Vizquel off his National Baseball Hall of Fame ballot.

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Our Esquina @ouresquina.bsky.social · 20/12/2025

Miami runs past Texas A&M in College Football Playoff ouresquina.com/2025/miami-r...

Miami runs past Texas A&M in College Football Playoff - Our Esquina

Mark Fletcher Jr. rushed for 173 yards, and Miami had seven sacks to beat Texas A&M in the first round of the College Football Playoff.

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Our Esquina @ouresquina.bsky.social · 14/12/2025

Indiana quarterback Fernando Mendoza wins 2025 Heisman Trophy, pays tribute to family, Cuban roots while also delivering a message in Spanish for his abuelos. #LatinoExcellence #Cuba #CubanAmerican #Heisman #Hoosier

Fernando Mendoza wins 2025 Heisman Trophy - Our Esquina

Indiana quarterback Fernando Mendoza won the 2025 Heisman Trophy, becoming the third Latino to win the Heisman.

Our Esquina @ouresquina.bsky.social · 05/12/2025

Mexico drew South Africa for the 2026 FIFA World Cup opener for June 11, and the U.S. drew Paraguay for its opener a day later. ouresquina.com/2025/mexico-...

Mexico draws South Africa in 2026 FIFA World Cup opener - Our Esquina

Mexico will open the 2026 FIFA World Cup against South Africa, and the United States will open against Paraguay.

Our Esquina @ouresquina.bsky.social · 27/11/2025

Texas A&M star Taurean York, nicknamed “Toro” as a toddler by his grandmother, is ready for the Longhorns. “What impressed me the most was that he was very strong, like a bull, you know, ready to gore,” Rosalinda Rodriguez says. 🇺🇸🇲🇽 @TaureanYork5x ouresquina.com/2025/taurean...

Taurean York, Texas A&M’s ‘Toro,’ is ready for Longhorns - Our Esquina

At a very young age, Texas A&M linebacker Taurean York was nicknamed “Toro” by his Mexican maternal grandmother.

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Our Esquina @ouresquina.bsky.social · 23/11/2025

Texas A&M made it look easy against Samford, improving to 11-0 ahead of visit to rival Texas. #GigEm #Aggies ouresquina.com/2025/texas-a...

Texas A&M makes it look easy, improves to 11-0 - Our Esquina

Texas A&M improves to 11-0 heading into a rivalry game against Texas.

Our Esquina @ouresquina.bsky.social · 23/11/2025

Texas A&M made it look easy against Samford, improving to 11-0 ahead of visit to rival Texas. #GigEm #Aggies ouresquina.com/2025/texas-a...

Texas A&M makes it look easy, improves to 11-0 - Our Esquina

Texas A&M improves to 11-0 heading into a rivalry game against Texas.

Our Esquina @ouresquina.bsky.social · 20/11/2025

Indiana quarterback Fernando Mendoza credits hit mother Elsa for inspiring him through his journey from a three-star recruit with only one Power 4 offer to a Heisman Trophy favorite. #LatinoExcellence #Hoosiers 🇨🇺🇺🇸 ouresquina.com/2025/heisman...

Heisman favorite Fernando Mendoza credits mom Elsa - Our Esquina

Indiana quarterback Fernando Mendoza, the Heisman Trophy favorite, gains inspiration from his mother Elsa, who is battling MS.

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Our Esquina @ouresquina.bsky.social · 18/11/2025

Carlos Beltran appears primed for Hall of Fame nod, and Andruw Jones might join him among the immortals in Cooperstown, N.Y. ouresquina.com/2025/carlos-...

Carlos Beltran appears primed for Hall of Fame nod - Our Esquina

Slugger Edwin Encarnacion and former ace Cole Hamels highlight the 12 newcomers to the 2026 National Baseball Hall of Fame ballot, which is likely the one that puts Carlos Beltran with the immortals i...

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Our Esquina @ouresquina.bsky.social · 17/11/2025

Texas Tech lnebacker Jacob Rodriguez, who added an offensive TD to his Heisman resume, is Our Esquina’s Player of the Week. See how Latinos performed in Week 12. #Latinos #LatinoExcellence ouresquina.com/2025/linebac...

Linebacker Jacob Rodriguez adds offensive TD to Heisman resume - Our Esquina

Texas Tech linebacker Jacob Rodriguez, one of the best defensive players in America, adds offensive touchdown to his Heisman case.

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Our Esquina @ouresquina.bsky.social · 16/11/2025

Comeback magic – Texas A&M rallies past South Carolina with biggest comeback in school history to remain undefeated. #GigEm

Comeback magic - Texas A&M rallies past South Carolina - Our Esquina

No. 3 Texas A&M erases 27-point deficit against South Carolina with the biggest comeback in school history to remain undefeated.

Our Esquina @ouresquina.bsky.social · 12/11/2025

With his dad’s work ethic and a devotion to film study, Texas A&M linebacker Taurean York steers the No. 3-ranked Aggies on defense. #LatinoExcellence #GigEm #Aggies #CollegeFootball 🇺🇸🇲🇽 ouresquina.com/2025/with-da...

With dad's work ethic, Taurean York steers Texas A&M defense - Our Esquina

With his father's work ethic, linebacker Taurean York is constantly breaking down game film to give third ranked Texas A&M an edge.

Our Esquina @ouresquina.bsky.social · 11/11/2025

Indiana’s Fernando Mendoza has Heisman moment, resume to win college football’s most prestigious award, writes Carlos Leon-Trejo. #Latinos #LatinoExcellence ouresquina.com/2025/fernand...

Fernando Mendoza has Heisman moment, resume to win - Our Esquina

Indiana‘s Fernando Mendoza has the resume and signature Heisman moment to go with college football’s most prestigious award.

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Our Esquina @ouresquina.bsky.social · 28/10/2025

Dodger Stadium is beautiful in October. #WorldSeries #MLB #Dodgers #BlueJays

Our Esquina @ouresquina.bsky.social · 26/10/2025

Electric KC Concepcion punt return helps Texas A&M rout LSU for first win at LSU in 31 years. #GigEm ouresquina.com/2025/electri...

Electric KC Concepcion punt return helps Texas A&M rout LSU - Our Esquina

KC Concepcion returned a punt 79 yards for a touchdown to help Texas A&M rout LSU for the Aggies' first win in Death Valley since 1994.

Our Esquina @ouresquina.bsky.social · 25/10/2025

University of Houston kicker Ethan Sanchez is blessed by Mexican immigrant parents’ sacrifices. #LatinoExcellence #Cougars @e10_sanchez @EddieNunezAD @UHCougarFB ouresquina.com/2025/houston...

Houston’s Ethan Sanchez blessed by parents’ sacrifices - Our Esquina

University of Houston kicker Ethan Sanchez appreciates the sacrifices his Mexican immigrant parents made for him and his brothers.

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Our Esquina @ouresquina.bsky.social · 22/10/2025

On International Stuttering Awareness Day, learn about Texas A&M star wide receiver KC Concepcion, who speaks with authority on and off the gridiron despite a speech impediment, via @OurEsquina. ouresquina.com/2025/texas-a...

Texas A&M star KC Concepcion speaks with authority - Our Esquina

Texas A&M wide receiver KC Concepcion speaks with authority on and off the field despite speech impediment.

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Our Esquina @ouresquina.bsky.social · 20/10/2025

Fernando Mendoza built Heisman momentum, Diego Pavia struck the Heisman pose and KC Concepcion added another TD. See how Latinos performed in Week 8 of college football. Each team in the Top 5 of has a key Latino contributor! #LatinoExcellence ouresquina.com/2025/fernand...

Fernando Mendoza builds Heisman momentum - Our Esquina

Fernando Mendoza draws "Heisman" chants, and Diego Pavia strikes Heisman pose to lead Latinos in Week 8 of the college football season.

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Our Esquina @ouresquina.bsky.social · 17/10/2025

Familia: Texas A&M star receiver KC Concepcion embraces Boricua, Latino love. #GigEm #LatinoExcellence #Boricua #PuertoRico #PuertoRico 🇵🇷 ouresquina.com/2025/familia...

Familia: KC Concepcion embraces Boricua, Latino love - Our Esquina

Texas A&M star wide receiver KC Concepcion gives his Puerto Rican great-grandmother, grandmother and father pride.

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Our Esquina @ouresquina.bsky.social · 11/10/2025

Start your morning with a story on one of the smartest and hardest working athletes at the University of Houston. Houston long snapper Jacob Garza defined by work ethic. @Jrgarza56_ #LatinoExcellence ouresquina.com/2025/houston...

Houston long snapper Jacob Garza defined by work ethic - Our Esquina

A strong work ethic and ability to prioritize has defined former walk-on Jacob Garza's time as a long snapper at the University of Houston.

Our Esquina @ouresquina.bsky.social · 10/10/2025

Andy Pages and the Dodgers capitalized on a weak dribbler that will be remembered for generations, especially in Philadelphia, to reach the NLCS on a walk-off error. #Postseason ouresquina.com/2025/andy-pa...

Andy Pages, Dodgers capitalize on error to reach NLCS - Our Esquina

Phillies relievers Orion Kerkering booted Andy Pages' routine grounder back to the mound, letting the Dodgers reach the NLCS on his error.

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Our Esquina @ouresquina.bsky.social · 08/10/2025

El Mago does it again! Javy Baez hit a two-run bomb to give the Tigers a 7-3 lead over the Mariners in the sixth inning. It was his first #postseason home run since Oct. 18, 2017. #latinos #latinoexcellence #baseball #beisbol #mlb #puertorico 📷 Larry Arreguin

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Our Esquina @ouresquina.bsky.social · 08/10/2025

Jesus Ramos Jr. hopes to stop Shane Mosley Jr. when they meet for the interim WBC middleweight title later this month. @jesusramosjr_ ouresquina.com/2025/jesus-r...

Jesus Ramos set to fight Shane Mosley Jr. - Our Esquina

Jesus Ramos Jr. will lean on his family when he faces Shane Mosley Jr. for the interim WBC middleweight title.

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Our Esquina @ouresquina.bsky.social · 03/10/2025

Wenceel Perez had only one hit in the AL Wild Card, but it was a big one to help the Tigers reach Division Series. ouresquina.com/2025/wenceel...

Wenceel Perez helps Tigers pull away, reach Division Series - Our Esquina

Detroit Tigers right fielder Wenceel Perez had slumped badly in the AL Wild Card series until he came through with a crucial two-run single.

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Our Esquina @ouresquina.bsky.social · 25/09/2025

Chicago area painter-muralist Liz Flores, who designed the Cubs’ Latino Heritage jersey, was the latest guest on the Latino Excellence podcast. Check it out on: Apple podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/l... Spotify open.spotify.com/episode/1JHf... YouTube youtube.com/playlist?lis...

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Painter/muralist Liz Flores leaves her mark on Chicago

Podcast Episode · Latino Excellence podcast · 09/25/2025 · 23m

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Our Esquina @ouresquina.bsky.social · 09/09/2025

Brewers ace Freddy Peralta, who is on a 29-inning scoreless streak, is making a run at the NL Cy Young Award.

Brewers ace Freddy Peralta makes run at NL Cy Young - Our Esquina

Milwaukee Brewers All-Star Freddy Peralta carries a 29-inning scoreless streak to put himself atop the list of NL Cy Young Award contenders.

Our Esquina @ouresquina.bsky.social · 04/09/2025

Astros All-Star Isaac Paredes optimistic after taking grounders. ouresquina.com/2025/astros-...

Astros All-Star Isaac Paredes optimistic after taking grounders - Our Esquina

Astros All-Star third baseman Isaac Paredes was happy after taking grounders for the first time since he tore his right hamstring in July.

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Our Esquina @ouresquina.bsky.social · 02/09/2025

After 28 months on the injured list recovering from right elbow surgery, Astros righty Luis Garcia was grateful to make a triumphant return as his mother watched him pitch in the majors in person for the first time. #BuiltForThis

Astros righty Luis Garcia makes triumphant return in front of mom - Our Esquina

Astros right-hander Luis Garcia, who missed 24 months recovering from right elbow surgery, wins his first big league start since May 2023.

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Our Esquina @ouresquina.bsky.social · 31/08/2025

Receivers Mario Craver and KC Concepcion sparked Texas A&M with electric plays, accounting for four touchdowns and 288 all-purpose yards. #GigEm #SEC #Aggies @AggieFootball ouresquina.com/2025/mario-c...

Mario Craver, KC Concepcion spark Texas A&M - Our Esquina

Transfer wide receivers KC Concepcion and Mario Craver spark Texas A&M's offense in debut for the Aggies against UTSA.

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Our Esquina @ouresquina.bsky.social · 20/08/2025

Ohio State’s Devin Sanchez and Texas A&M’s Marco Jones lead Top 10 Latino Freshmen to Watch in College Football. ouresquina.com/2025/devin-s...

Devin Sanchez, Marco Jones lead Top 10 Latino Freshmen to Watch in College Football - Our Esquina

Ohio State defensive back Devin Sanchez and Texas A&M defensive lineman lead the Top 10 Latino freshman to watch in college football.

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Our Esquina @ouresquina.bsky.social · 15/08/2025

After building their resumes managing in winter ball and coaching in the majors, Red Sox bench coach Ramon Vazquez and Astros hitting coach Alex Cintron merit managerial consideration. ouresquina.com/2025/ramon-v...

Ramon Vazquez, Alex Cintron merit managerial consideration - Our Esquina

Alex Cora and Joe Espada serve as inspiration for Alex Cintron, Ramon Vazquez and the next generation of Latino managers.

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Our Esquina @ouresquina.bsky.social · 07/08/2025

Receiver KC Concepcion adds versatility, swagger to Texas A&M’s offense. ouresquina.com/2025/kc-conc...

KC Concepcion adds versatility, swagger to Texas A&M - Our Esquina

Versatile wide receiver KC Concepcion, an NC State transfer who can do it all for Texas A&M, exudes confidence.

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Our Esquina @ouresquina.bsky.social · 02/08/2025

The Astros are accustomed to showing off All-Stars at Daikin Park. Today the home of the two-time World Series champion is having the All-Stars Car Show, the first car show ever held inside a Major League Baseball stadium #carshow #astros #mlb #porsche #lamborghini 📷 @bikevato

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Our Esquina @ouresquina.bsky.social · 01/08/2025

The Astros are accustomed to showcasing All-Stars at Daikin Park. On Saturday there will a different type of showcase as the All-Stars Car Show takes over Daikin Park with the first car show inside an MLB Stadium. ouresquina.com/2025/histori...

Historic All-Stars Car Show takes over Daikin Park - Our Esquina

All-Stars Car Show at Daikin Park will make history on Saturday as the first car show held inside a Major League Baseball stadium.

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Our Esquina @ouresquina.bsky.social · 31/07/2025

All-Star slugger Eugenio Suarez returns to Mariners, Gold Glove winner Ramon Urias heads to Astros. ouresquina.com/2025/all-sta...

All-Star Eugenio Suarez returns to Mariners - Our Esquina

Eugenio Suarez is headed back to Seattle after the Mariners completed a trade with the Diamondbacks for the All-Star third baseman.

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Our Esquina @ouresquina.bsky.social · 29/07/2025

Tijuana right-hander Javier Assad, who is set for an important rehab start on Wednesday with the Iowa Cubs, is eager to help the Cubs’ playoff run. ouresquina.com/2025/tijuana...

Tijuana’s Javier Assad eager to help Cubs’ playoff run - Our Esquina

Eager to help the Chicago Cubs’ playoff run, Javier Assad set to celebrate birthday with rehab start for Iowa Cubs.

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Our Esquina @ouresquina.bsky.social · 28/07/2025

Astros ace left-hander Framber Valdez deserves a contract extension, writes @angel_cantu_, who makes the case for why Valdez will be the best free agent pitcher on the market this winter.

Astros ace Framber Valdez deserves a contract extension - Our Esquina

Two-time All-Star Framber Valdez, who has been stellar for the Astros, hopes to remain in Houston for the rest of his career.

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Our Esquina @ouresquina.bsky.social · 26/07/2025

As Crosstown Rivalry heats up, Chicago south side political icon Chuy Garcia turns heads again with devotion to the north side’s Cubs. @RepChuyGarcia @SinhueMendoza #LatinoExcellence #Cubs #WhiteSox #Chicago ouresquina.com/2025/chicago...

Chicago south side Rep Chuy Garcia loves north side Cubs - Our Esquina

CHICAGO – Like thousands of Cubs fans of a certain generation, Congressman Chuy Garcia is a fan of the north siders in large part because of WGN. His baseball loyalty raises eyebrows, though, because ...

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Our Esquina @ouresquina.bsky.social · 25/07/2025

Billy Wagner’s Hall of Fame election bodes well for Josh Hader. “It’s amazing,” Hader said. “Just the way (Wagner) goes about his business, the hard work he put in to do what he’s been able to do, just his story is amazing.” #BuiltforThis #HallofFame ouresquina.com/2025/billy-w...

Billy Wagner Hall election bodes well for Josh Hader - Our Esquina

Former Astros closer Billy Wagner's election into the National Baseball Hall of Fame bodes well for Josh Hader's future Hall chances.

Our Esquina @ouresquina.bsky.social · 21/07/2025

After seven years on Kevin Cash’s staff, Tampa Bay Rays bench coach Rodney Linares checks all boxes to manage in the majors. ouresquina.com/2025/rays-be...

Rays bench coach Rodney Linares checks all boxes - Our Esquina

After seven years learning from manager Kevin Cash, Tampa Bay Rays bench coach Rodney Linares checks all the boxes to manage in majors.

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Our Esquina @ouresquina.bsky.social · 19/07/2025

Mexican national team right back Julian Aurajo, who was born in Lompoc, Calif., to Mexican immigrants, paid tribute to his immigrant parents, Lompoc, farm workers in a brilliant back tattoo. Renowned tattoo artist Oscar Morales created the masterpiece. #latinos #mexico 🎥 @oscar.moralessss

Our Esquina @ouresquina.bsky.social · 17/07/2025

In the latest episode of Plákata Nation, Carlos Peña, Rodney Peña and Jesus Ortiz rave about Junior Caminero and the young stars who starred in the Home Run Derby. Apple: podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/y... YouTube youtu.be/tYb6lVVqVkA Spotify: open.spotify.com/episode/4iPh...

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Young stars showed out at MLB Home Run Derby

Podcast Episode · PLÁKATA Nation · 07/17/2025 · 42m

Our Esquina @ouresquina.bsky.social · 15/07/2025

Former youth teammates Alejandro Kirk and Jonathan Aranda live out the All-Star Game dreams they discussed often during sleepovers and baseball games as kids growing up in Tijuana, Mexico. #AllStarGame #Mexico youtu.be/S-bULBaTrEE?...

Five proud Mexican All-Stars; Orgullo Mexicano en Juego de Estrellas

YouTube video by Our Esquina

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Our Esquina @ouresquina.bsky.social · 15/07/2025

Atlanta Braves star Ronald Acuña Jr. proudly hosts All-Star Game at Truist Park.

Ronald Acuña Jr. proudly hosts All-Star Game - Our Esquina

Braves outfielder Ronald Acuña Jr. is proud to have All-Star Game at home in Atlanta against cousin Maikel Garcia of Royals.

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Our Esquina @ouresquina.bsky.social · 14/07/2025

Aaron Boone’s American League All-Star lineup 2B G Torres LF R Greene RF A Judge C C Raleigh 1b V Guerrero Jr. DH R O’Hearn 3B J Caminero CF Javy Baez SS J Wilson P T Skubal

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Our Esquina @ouresquina.bsky.social · 13/07/2025

From Brooklyn to the Dominican Republic, Dodgers No. 1 prospect Josue De Paula is named All-Star Futures Game MVP. ouresquina.com/2025/josue-d...

Josue De Paula named Futures Game MVP - Our Esquina

ATLANTA – Dodgers prospect Josue De Paula was a freshman in Brooklyn when the COVID pandemic hit. He attended virtual classes like every other kid in America. He and his family didn’t believe a virtua...

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Our Esquina @ouresquina.bsky.social · 13/07/2025

Astros prospect Alimber Santa was surprised when he learned he’d been selected for the MLB All-Star Futures Game — a reward for the sacrifices he made growing up in the Dominican Republic. ouresquina.com/2025/astros-...

Astros prospect Alimber Santa recalls sacrifices - Our Esquina

Astros prospect Alimber Santa participation in the MLB All Star Futures Game is fueled by his mother's tears prior to signing at a young age.

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Our Esquina @ouresquina.bsky.social · 13/07/2025

With a powerful swing developed with a broomstick and limestone pebbles and a father’s love, Seattle Mariners outfield prospect Lazaro Montes marches toward majors.

Limestone pebbles, father's love push Lazaro Montes - Our Esquina

Inspired by his father's exploits as a top Cuban hammer thrower, Mariners prospect Lazaro Montes marches toward majors.

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Our Esquina @ouresquina.bsky.social · 12/07/2025

Ozzie Guillen, the first Latino manager to win a World Series, carried out the 2005 Commissioner’s Trophy to the field during the 20th anniversary ceremony honoring the 2005 White Sox who won the World Series. #latinos #latinoexcellence #baseball #beisbol #mlb #whitesox #chicago

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