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Jose de Jesus Ortiz
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CEO of Our Esquina Communications. Longtime sportswriter with stints at the Houston Chronicle, Newark Star-Ledger, St. Louis Post-Dispatch, Long Beach P-T. Former BBWWA president.
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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.
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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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November 27, 2025 at 10:40 PM
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University of Houston kicker Ethan Sanchez is blessed by Mexican immigrant parents’ sacrifices.
#LatinoExcellence #Cougars @e10_sanchez @EddieNunezAD @UHCougarFB

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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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October 25, 2025 at 4:14 PM
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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.
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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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October 22, 2025 at 12:19 PM
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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
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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.
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July 25, 2025 at 1:38 PM
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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.
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Young stars showed out at MLB Home Run Derby
Podcast Episode · PLÁKATA Nation · 07/17/2025 · 42m
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July 17, 2025 at 3:35 PM
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Andres Muñoz, who is having another All-Star-worthy season, wants to play for Team Mexico in the 2026 WBC.
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Andres Muñoz wants to play for Team Mexico - Our Esquina
Seattle Mariners closer Andres Muñoz, who is having an All-Star season, hopes to represent Mexico in the 2026 WBC.
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June 19, 2025 at 4:42 PM
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Becky G, Kiké Hernandez and Adrian Gonzalez are among a growing list of Latino stars speaking up to defend immigrants.

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Becky G, Kiké Hernandez, Adrian Gonzalez defend immigrants - Our Esquina
Superstar singer/actress Becky G and baseball stars Enrique Hernandez, Adrian Gonzalez speak up for Los Angeles' immigrant community.
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June 17, 2025 at 3:23 PM
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Slugger Mya Perez pays tribute to her Mexican roots and family with classic ‘Volver, Volver’ as she leads Texas A&M in home runs and RBIs as the first in her family to attend college.
#GigEm #LatinoExcellence #SEC 🇲🇽🇺🇸
Texas A&M's Mya Perez pays tribute with classic 'Volver, Volver' - Our Esquina
Slugging first baseman Mya Perez, who leads Texas A&M in home runs and RBIs, pays tribute to her family and Latino roots in Aggieland.
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April 29, 2025 at 1:09 PM
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Former All-Star Carlos Peña, Rodney Peña and Jesus Ortiz praised Jarren Duran on Plákata Nation.
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April 28, 2025 at 3:43 PM
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Boston Red Sox All-Star Jarren Duran deserves praise, not ridicule.
#MentalHealth #MLB #RedSox
Jarren Duran deserves praise, not ridicule - Our Esquina
Boston Red Sox All-Star Jarren Duran deserves praise not ridicule for revelation that he once contemplated suicide.
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April 28, 2025 at 3:42 PM
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Arkansas freshman Clarisa Temelo, the first Mexican to win the Women’s Amateur Latin America, is our latest guest on the Latino Excellence Podcast.

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Latino Excellence with golfer Clarisa Temelo
Podcast Episode · Latino Excellence podcast · 04/24/2025 · 10m
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April 24, 2025 at 5:54 PM
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Arkansas freshman Clarisa Temelo spoke to us before she played in her first LPGA Major at The Chevron Championship.
Check it out on your favorite podcast platform. 🇲🇽
#Mexico
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April 24, 2025 at 5:55 PM
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Mexico’s Clarisa Temelo, a freshman at the University of Arkansas, is making her LPGA debut at The Chevron Championship.
She earned her spot after becoming the first Mexican to win the Women's Amateur Latin America.
#Mexico #Arkansas #LPGA
Mexico's Clarisa Temelo set for The Chevron Championship - Our Esquina
Mexico's Clarisa Temelo, the 2024 Women's Amateur Latin America winner, is ready for a taste of the LPGA at The Chevron Championship.
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April 24, 2025 at 8:00 PM
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Elijah Arroyo, who learned to play football while living in Cancun, was the 50th pick in the NFL Draft.
Vamos, Elijah.
The Seahawks got a great one. Viva Mexico. Viva Elijah!

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Miami's Elijah Arroyo leads Latinos ready for NFL Draft call - Our Esquina
Elijah Arroyo, who learned to play football at six years old living in Cancun, leads Latinos waiting to be picked in the NFL Draft.
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April 26, 2025 at 1:04 AM
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Gold Glove winner Wilyer Abreu can hit too. The Red Sox star crushed this 3-run shot.
#latinos #baseball #latinoexcellence #beisbol #mlb #venezuela #mlb #redsox #boston
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April 26, 2025 at 6:39 PM
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HAPPY MiLB OPENING DAY 😍

Baseball across all full-season levels of the minors returns today.

Here's everything you need to know 🧵
April 4, 2025 at 12:13 PM
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As Texas associate head coach Elena Lovato’s dad fights cancer in New Mexico, the Longhorns’ women’s basketball team has shared their magical run to the Final Four with him.
#LatinoExcellence #HookEm #NCAA #MarchMadness
#FinalFour @Lovato22
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Texas associate coach Elena Lovato keeps ailing father near heart - Our Esquina
Texas associate head coach Elena Lovato keeps ailing father in mind as the Longhorns prepare for NCAA Women's Basketball Final Four.
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April 4, 2025 at 12:52 PM
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After leading the Mets to the NLCS last year, manager Carlos Mendoza embraces high expectations in his second season in Queens.
#OpeningDay  #Mets #LGM
Mets manager Carlos Mendoza embraces high expectations - Our Esquina
After leading the Mets to the NLCS in his first year as manager, Carlos Mendoza embraces high expectations in Queens.
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March 27, 2025 at 5:52 PM
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Mets slugger Juan Soto gave a 10-year-old from Mission, Texas, an 'Amazing' memory of a lifetime on Opening Day.
#OpeningDay  #LGM  #JuanSoto
Juan Soto gives memory of a lifetime for Texas boy - Our Esquina
Mets superstar Juan Soto rewards 10-year-old boy from Mission, Texas, with an autograph and picture before Opening Day against the Astros.
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March 28, 2025 at 2:14 PM
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As you prepare for #UCLA’s Sweet 16 game, check out our Latino Excellence podcast interview with Gabriela Jaquez. She exemplifies #LatinoExcellence. #NCAAWBB #MarchMadness
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March 28, 2025 at 3:22 PM
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Gabriela Jaquez is headed to the Final Four, helping the UCLA women’s team accomplish what her older brother Jaime Jr. and the UCLA men’s team did four years ago.
Thanks for representing, @gabrielarj11 !
#Latinos #Latinoexcellence #Latinas #MarchMadness
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March 30, 2025 at 9:42 PM
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Happy Opening Day from Milwaukee. #MLB #OpeningDay #Brewers
March 31, 2025 at 6:02 PM
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Jose Altuve hit his first home run of the season tonight. #BuiltForThis
April 2, 2025 at 4:09 AM
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Astros manager Joe Espada and his daughter Viviana made a special first pitch for Autism Awareness.
Astros, Joe Espada make pitch for Autism Awareness - Our Esquina
Astros manager Joe Espada was honored to have his daughter Viviana throw out the ceremonial first pitch on Autism Awareness Night.
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April 2, 2025 at 11:55 AM
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YouTube sensation Ariel Antigua lives up to promise at defending national champion Tennessee. #Latinos #LatinoExcellence #Vols #UT #Tennessee #SEC #Baseball
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YouTube sensation Ariel Antigua lives up to promise at Tennessee - Our Esquina
Ariel Antigua lives up to his early promise. From a five-year-old hitting of a baseball machine to helping Tennessee win the CWS.
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March 2, 2025 at 7:09 PM