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Alvin Garcia
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MLB Writer with 850+ Articles. Writing for heavy.com | IBWAA & SABR Member | Daily Baseball Coverage | Boricua 🇵🇷

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#MLB - Luke Weaver’s rough outing vs. the Tigers may have sealed his #Yankees fate. With free agency looming, his redemption arc in New York looks close to ending. #RepBX   

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Yankees’ Reliever Faces Uncertain Future After Tigers Loss
Luke Weaver struggled in the Yankees’ blowout loss to the Tigers, raising doubts about his future in New York as free agency looms.
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September 11, 2025 at 2:30 PM
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🚨 #Yankees fans remember Cameron Maybin as a spark in 2019. Now, a new report from The Athletic ties him to troubling misconduct allegations during his post-playing broadcast career. #RepBX   

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Former Yankees Outfielder Accused of Misconduct Toward Women
Former Yankees outfielder Cameron Maybin faces misconduct allegations tied to his Tigers broadcast role, per The Athletic.
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September 10, 2025 at 6:24 PM
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#MLB - The #Astros are in big trouble. After another late collapse, the Mariners are just 1 game back in the AL West. Houston’s dynasty grip on the division is slipping fast. #BuiltForThis      

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Astros’ Division Lead in Jeopardy as Mariners Surge Late
Astros’ AL West lead is slipping as the Mariners surge within one game. Injuries, bullpen woes, and key matchups loom in September.
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September 10, 2025 at 2:50 PM
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#MLB - A fan turned away for wearing a sarape scarf. A singer defying team orders to sing the anthem in Spanish. ICE raids rock LA. The #Dodgers? Silent.

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Dodgers Face Backlash Over Silence Amid Recent Events
Dodgers face backlash as Latino fans, media call out silence amid ICE raids, serape ban, and Spanish anthem defiance at stadium.
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June 17, 2025 at 12:10 PM
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#MLB - Juan Soto says he just needs "a little more time" to settle in with the #Mets. But at $765M, how much time is too much? 👀

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Mets $765 Million Star Needs 'A Little More Time'
Juan Soto admits he’s still adjusting to life with the Mets—raising questions about his fit, leadership, and that $765M contract.
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June 6, 2025 at 6:30 PM
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🆕️ #MLB - The #Rockies are so bad, it’s allegedly hazardous to your health.

A fan just sued the team after being struck by a foul ball—blaming Colorado’s incompetence for the injury.

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Rockies Sued by Fan Who Claims Team Is Too Bad To Watch
Fan sues Rockies after being hit by foul ball, blaming the team’s poor play and stadium design for creating a disengaged, unsafe environment.
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May 22, 2025 at 11:49 AM
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🆕️ Juan Soto looks lost. Booed in the Bronx, ghosting interviews, and missing Judge’s protection—this isn’t the star the #Mets paid for 💰

The Mets are concerned about Soto's lack of enthusiasm, per Nj.com

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Mets Juan Soto Puts Frustration on Display, Evades Tough Questions
Juan Soto’s $765M Mets era is off to a cold, moody start—and the fans, media, and even Soto himself can sense it.
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May 20, 2025 at 1:17 AM
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🆕️ The #Rangers are betting big on Seong-Jun Kim — the Korean two-way phenom drawing Ohtani comps.

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Texas Rangers Go All-In on ‘Korean Ohtani’ with Two-Way Potential
The Rangers just signed Seong-Jun Kim, a two-way Korean phenom dubbed the “next Ohtani.” Here’s why they believe in the upside.
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May 19, 2025 at 3:56 AM
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🆕️ The #RedSox are under .500 and out of pitchers. Roman Anthony is mashing in Triple-A. Rotation crisis incoming — is a youth movement next? #MLB

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Red Sox Facing ‘Rotation Crisis’ as Injuries Mount, Top Prospect Call-Up Looms
The Red Sox are battling injuries, rotation chaos, and a losing streak. Are Roman Anthony and Marcelo Mayer about to get the call?
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May 16, 2025 at 11:54 AM
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🆕️ Eddie Rosario 🇵🇷 has been DFA’d twice this season. Now he’s with the #Brewers, fighting for relevance — and maybe one more big-league shot. #MLB

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Brewers Sign Former All-Star, 2021 Playoff Hero Who’s Been DFA’d Twice
Eddie Rosario has been DFA’d twice this season. Now he’s with the Brewers, fighting for relevance — and maybe one more big-league shot.
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May 15, 2025 at 11:09 PM
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🆕️ Ronald Acuña Jr. apologized for his viral tweet. He said the right things. Now he needs to be the right guy again — on and off the field. #MLB #BravesCountry

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Atlanta Braves MVP Apologizes After Blasting Manager in Social Media
Ronald Acuña Jr. apologized for calling out Brian Snitker. Now he needs to turn the page — and show he’s still the Braves’ leader.
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May 15, 2025 at 1:58 AM
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🆕️ Nolan Arenado… to the #Cubs?
It sounds insane — until you realize the #Cardinals are desperate, Chicago is ready, and the #MLB trade deadline is chaos.

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St. Louis Cardinals 8-Time All-Star a Fit for Hated Rival, Insider Hints
The Cubs need a third baseman. The Cardinals might trade Arenado. A deal between rivals sounds insane — but this deadline is different.
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May 15, 2025 at 12:09 AM
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🆕️ The outfield market is broken — and teams like the #Twins and #BlueJays are ready to cash in. Byron Buxton and Daulton Varsho could hijack the deadline. #MLB

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How Opportunist Teams Could Hijack the Trade Market With Rare Outfield Talent
The outfield market is thin, and MLB teams like the Twins and Jays know it. Byron Buxton and Daulton Varsho could spark bidding wars.
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May 13, 2025 at 2:02 PM
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🆕️ The #Brewers are at a crossroads: chase a playoff spot or trade Freddy Peralta while his value is sky-high? This decision could define their future. #MLB

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The Risky Decision That Could Shape the Brewers’ Future
The Brewers are stuck between chasing the NL Central and trading Freddy Peralta at peak value. The deadline could define their future.
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May 12, 2025 at 5:01 PM
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🆕️ #MLB contenders are furious—and it’s not just because of a thin trade market. “Opportunist” teams are hijacking the deadline.

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How One Group of MLB Teams Could Wreck This Year’s Trade Deadline
MLB’s trade deadline is being hijacked by opportunists—teams stuck in the middle, driving up prices and frustrating real contenders.
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May 12, 2025 at 2:04 PM
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🆕️ Bud Black’s firing wasn’t a surprise—it was inevitable. But don’t expect anything to change in Colorado until the #Rockies look higher than the dugout. #MLB

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Inside the Collapse That Finally Ended Rockies Manager’s Run
Bud Black is out, but the Rockies' problems run deeper than the manager’s seat. A closer look at MLB’s most dysfunctional franchise.
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May 12, 2025 at 3:31 AM
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🆕️ The #Orioles say they’re confident in Brandon Hyde. But after Derek Shelton’s firing, that kind of support feels more like a warning. #MLB #Birdland

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What Derek Shelton’s Firing Means for Orioles Skipper
Brandon Hyde has public support from Orioles leadership, but with losses piling up, history shows that vote of confidence may not last.
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May 12, 2025 at 1:21 AM
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#ICYMI Kyle Freeland nearly cried after another #Rockies meltdown. But don’t blame the pitcher.
Blame the front office that built this disaster.

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Rockies Don’t Deserve Starting Pitcher’s Tears
Kyle Freeland nearly broke down begging fans to believe in the Rockies. But the emotion should be aimed at the front office, not the fans.
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May 11, 2025 at 11:45 PM
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🆕️ Roki Sasaki was supposed to bring elite heat to L.A. Instead, his fastball ranks near the bottom of #MLB in whiff rate.

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Dodgers’ $8 Million Arm Has a Fastball Problem
Roki Sasaki's fastball isn't fooling MLB hitters. Despite its elite velocity, the pitch ranks near the bottom in whiff rate and impact.
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May 9, 2025 at 5:39 PM
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Derek Shelton is out. But the real problem is still employed. Ben Cherington might be the worst GM in #Pirates sports history—and the numbers back it up. #MLB

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Pirates Put on Blast Amid Manager's Firing: 'Worst GM ... Ever?'
Pirates fire Derek Shelton, but GM Ben Cherington—called the worst in Pittsburgh sports history—remains the bigger issue.
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May 8, 2025 at 7:20 PM
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🆕️ Kris Bryant’s back surgery adds to a brutal #Rockies tenure that’s become one of the worst free-agent signings in #MLB history.

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Rockies' $182 Million Mistake Just Got Worse With Painful Procedure
Kris Bryant’s back surgery adds to a brutal Rockies tenure that’s become one of the worst free-agent signings in MLB history.
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May 8, 2025 at 5:18 PM
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🆕️ #MLB shrank the strike zone — and forgot to tell the players. Now pitchers are losing leverage, confidence, and games. This is bigger than bad calls. It’s a breakdown in trust.

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MLB Forgot to Tell Players There Was A Strike Zone Change
MLB shrank the strike zone without warning most players. Now pitchers are losing games, leverage, and trust in the league.
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May 7, 2025 at 10:38 PM
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Yordan Alvarez has a hand strain, but the Astros say it's “good news.” Joe Espada is hopeful he’ll be swinging again soon. #MLB

#BuiltForThis

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Astros Issue Update on Injured Slugger
Yordan Alvarez has a small muscle strain in his right hand, but the Astros expect him back soon, per manager Joe Espada.
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May 7, 2025 at 8:54 PM
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🆕️ Teoscar Hernández is headed to the IL—and Dave Roberts didn’t sugarcoat it. “Tough blow,” the manager said. What’s next for the #DodgersWin? #MLB #LetsGoDodgers

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Dodgers Manager Says Slugger’s Injury Is ‘Little Concerning‘
Dodgers manager Dave Roberts reacts to Teoscar Hernández's IL stint, calling it a "tough blow" amid hot start and thin outfield depth.
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May 7, 2025 at 12:49 AM
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🆕️ The #Orioles asked fans to suffer through years of losing for a brighter future. Now? That future looks shaky—and fans deserve answers. #MLB #Birdland

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MLB Columnist Says Orioles Rebuild Feels Like a Broken Promise
MLB writer slams Orioles rebuild: “All that losing better be worth it.” Baltimore’s lack of pitching now has fans asking—was it?
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May 7, 2025 at 12:45 AM