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Inside the Dominican Baseball Machine
Prospects at Estadio La Normal, the first baseball stadium in the Dominican Republic. Dominicans are the most significant minority nationality of Major League Baseball players. Of the 264 foreign-born players on MLB rosters this past Opening Day, 108 (40%) were from…
Korean Fans Bring Overflowing Energy to MLB Seoul Series
In March, Korean baseball fans witnessed a historic moment as the Major League Baseball representatives, the Los Angeles Dodgers and the San Diego Padres, battled it out in the Seoul Series, consisting of a total of six games. Among these,…
Honkbalweek: Haarlem’s Hidden Baseball Gem
Exploring International Baseball in the Heart of Europe Haarlem means baseball. At first glance, you might believe this to be a misspelling of the Upper Manhattan neighborhood known for its jazz history and gospel choirs. However, the truth is that…
Pacific Pastime: Baseball in Oregon, Vancouver, & Alaska
While the East Coast may have more well-known traditions and legacy with baseball, the West Coast – and in particular, the Pacific Northwest – has its own rich history with the sport, with stories and franchises overlapping one another to create…
New teams to watch at World Baseball Classic
It’s been six years since the United States won the 2017 World Baseball Classic, an unforgettable tournament that featured a classic duel between the States and Japan in the semi-final and a stellar Puerto Rican team in the final. After…
Pacific Pastime: Baseball in Washington State
Editor’s note: Interested in experiencing baseball in Washington state? Check out our Washington State Baseball Tour. You can combine it with the legendary Alaskan Midnight Sun Game to experience the full Pacific Northwest Baseball Tour! Also, see Part 2 of…
The Greatest Hispanic NPB Players
Here's our list of the greatest Hispanic players to ever play Japanese Baseball. Does your favorite make the list?
The Greatest Dominican Ballplayers, Part 5: Tomorrow’s Team
There are still plenty of Dominican players in the modern era that deserve a nod. Check out tomorrow's All-Time team!
The Greatest Dominican Ballplayers, Part 4: Coaches and Front Office
No team would be complete without a coach and front office! Check out our picks for the top Dominican brass in Major League Baseball!
The Greatest Dominican Ballplayers, Part 3: Pitchers
Another day, another part of our Dominican players list! This time we're breaking down our top pitchers from the region. Check it out!