Nelsy Cruz’s Legacy As A Hero Will Forever Live On

The following was written by Ray Negron, a longtime contributor, supporter and friend of Latino Sports To the overall baseball community,...

A Taste of Puerto Rico at Citi Field

FLUSHING, NY — It’s not every day that I can say I had a great Puerto Rican dinner at a baseball...

Puerto Rico Challenge: A Success for Teams, But A Missed Opportunity For Sponsors

CABO ROJO, PR — The Puerto Rico Challenge baseball tournament was a triumph for the eight Division I schools that participated....

The Puerto Rico Challenge Should Not Be A “Challenge” for Sponsors

CABO ROJO, PR — Back in December, when I first heard from my friend and early Latino Sports supporter Jorge Medina...

Juan Vené Belongs in the Baseball Hall of Fame

On January 10th, 2025, our most senior writer, Mr. Juan Vené, celebrated his 96th birthday. Juan, whose real name is José...

Those Are Not South Bronx Fans

CABO ROJO, PR — Yesterday’s actions by fans who reached into Mookie Betts’ glove to try and yank the ball from...

Latino “First & Best” 

First Latino By Country Cuba: Mike González in 1912 – Boston Braves Dominican Republic: Ozzie Virgil Sr. in 1956 – New...

Francisco Lindor: A Clear Choice for the All-Star Game

SOUTH BRONX, NY — Francisco Lindor, the star shortstop for the New York Mets, has made an undeniable case for his...

Obituary for my friend Orlando Cepeda

SOUTH BRONX, NY — I first met Orlando back in 1998 through a friend of his who had been working diligently...

That Baby’s Gone!

ST. PETERSBURG, FL — The call of a home run by the home team!  His dedication to the sport is unparalleled,...