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Nathalie Alonso @nathaliealonso.bsky.social · 26d

Today is #ClementeDay. I wrote a children's book about #RobertoClemente. CALL ME ROBERTO! is not just about baseball feats or a tragic death. It's about a man whose defiance of bigotry has given me permission to be myself in a world that would rather I be someone else. And I'm so grateful.

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Nathalie Alonso @nathaliealonso.bsky.social · Sep 4

Thrilled to officially unveil John Parra's absolutely stunning covers for ¡VIVA VALENZUELA!, our upcoming picture book biography of Mexican pitching legend Fernando Valenzuela, hitting shelves March 24, 2026 and available now for preorder wherever books are sold. (In English and Spanish!!!)

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Nathalie Alonso @nathaliealonso.bsky.social · Jul 31

Good storyline.

MLB (Bot) @mlbbot.bsky.social · Jul 31

Astros reportedly acquire INF Carlos Correa from the Twins, per MLB's @BrianMcTaggart.

On the Move
Carlos Correa to the Houston Astros
Pictured: Carlos Correa wears a white Astros uniform.

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Nathalie Alonso @nathaliealonso.bsky.social · Jul 18

I can finally say I have something in common with Shohei Ohtani.

Shohei or Shakespeare? Ohtani authors children's book about pup Decoy

Apparently re-writing the record books was not quite enough for Shohei Ohtani. Now he's writing his own book. The three-time MVP and two-way superstar will soon be able to add published author to his ...

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Nathalie Alonso @nathaliealonso.bsky.social · Jun 27

Hope you'll come say hi at the ALA annual conference this weekend! Here's how you can find me. #ALAAC25

Nathalie Alonso @nathaliealonso.bsky.social · Jun 23

Miss Trunchbull has endorsed Cuomo.

Imani Gandy Corn 🎃 @angryblacklady.blacksky.app · Jun 23

that piece of wood at the end of Titanic has endorsed Cuomo

Imani Gandy Corn 🎃 @angryblacklady.blacksky.app · Jun 23

The rodents of unusual size have endorsed Cuomo

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Nathalie Alonso @nathaliealonso.bsky.social · May 16

I switched to Capsule because of how awful the CVS pharmacy experience is. And I don't bother going in person because everything is locked up. (Though I know that's not just CVS.)

Nathalie Alonso @nathaliealonso.bsky.social · May 16

I don't generally have strong feelings about uniforms but I really like these.

Red Sox @redsox.com · May 16

Introducing our Fenway Greens.

Nathalie Alonso @nathaliealonso.bsky.social · Apr 18

Seems like a good day to remember that #PaulRevere was captured before he made it to Concord. I was an adult when I learned this, and I’ll always be bitter about it because teaching myth over fact isn’t harmless; it’s a deliberate way to keep Americans from facing the darker truths of our history.

Nathalie Alonso @nathaliealonso.bsky.social · Apr 17

Seventy years ago today, #RobertoClemente made his Major League debut with the Pittsburgh #Pirates and collected the first of his 3,000 hits.

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Pittsburgh Pirates @pirates.com · Apr 17

On April 17, 1955, Roberto Clemente started in right field and made his Major League debut at Forbes Field, singling in his first at-bat of the game.

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Eric Núñez @ericnunez.bsky.social · Apr 16

The new season of the Summer Mexican Baseball League is set to start, their attendance numbers in an upswing: 'Our growth has to do with the fact that we are not selling just baseball, but a whole experience'

Mexican Baseball League's recent growth in attendance now rivals soccer clubs

Mexico’s summer baseball league will open it’s 100th season aiming to keep an impressive growth in attendance that began after Mexico’s surprise run at the 2023 World Baseball Classic.

apnews.com

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Nathalie Alonso @nathaliealonso.bsky.social · Apr 15

A year ago, @barefootbooks.bsky.social asked me to pen new lyrics to "Take Me Out to the Ball Game." This was the first verse I wrote.

The most meaningful way to celebrate #JackieRobinsonDay, I think, is by making sure the children in our lives -- the future keepers of history -- know Jackie.

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Will Harris @sandwichpick.bsky.social · Apr 9

A nice tribute by the immaculate grid staff today-

Octavio Dotel works as the answer to every grid in today's Immaculate Grid

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Nathalie Alonso @nathaliealonso.bsky.social · Apr 8

Heartbreaking news out of the Dominican Republic: Former Major Leaguers Octavio Dotel and Tony Blanco are among the fatalities following a roof collapse at a famous nightclub in the capital city of Santo Domingo. Nelsy Cruz, sister of former Major Leaguer Nelson Cruz, is also among the casualties.

Former MLB reliever Dotel among victims in DR nightclub tragedy

Former Major League reliever Octavio Dotel, former utilityman Tony Blanco and Nelsy Cruz -- sister of former big league slugger Nelson Cruz -- were killed early Tuesday morning when the roof collapsed...

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Nathalie Alonso @nathaliealonso.bsky.social · Apr 7

Given a choice, I too would opt to spend the next 14 years in Canada.

Keegan Matheson @keeganmatheson.bsky.social · Apr 7

Per source, Vladimir Guerrero Jr. and the Blue Jays are in agreement on a $500 million, 14 year contract extension pending physical.

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Nathalie Alonso @nathaliealonso.bsky.social · Apr 5

Tomorrow!

Nathalie Alonso @nathaliealonso.bsky.social · Apr 3

#Queens folks: I'll be at @astoriabookshop.bsky.social this Sunday to share my new book TAKE ME OUT TO THE BALL GAME! — my reinterpretation of the classic #baseball anthem. Come say hi! (I will not be singing, but you are certainly welcome to.)

RSVP here:
astoriabookshop.com/events/23736...

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Nathalie Alonso @nathaliealonso.bsky.social · Apr 4

Have a slice of the white chocolate raspberry truffle for me.

Nathalie Alonso @nathaliealonso.bsky.social · Apr 3

#Queens folks: I'll be at @astoriabookshop.bsky.social this Sunday to share my new book TAKE ME OUT TO THE BALL GAME! — my reinterpretation of the classic #baseball anthem. Come say hi! (I will not be singing, but you are certainly welcome to.)

RSVP here:
astoriabookshop.com/events/23736...

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Ricardo Montes de Oca @ricardoemontes.bsky.social · Mar 28

¡Ya salió la primera edición de Lo Mejor de MLB Español del 2025! Hablamos con David Venn sobre:

- Los temas a seguir de la temporada
- Pronósticos del 2025
- Ranking de Bateadores Latinos

▶️ Mira el video completo aquí: www.mlb.com/es/video/lo-...

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Nathalie Alonso @nathaliealonso.bsky.social · Mar 28

The #Astros and #Padres led with 16 internationally born players each on their rosters, followed by the #Braves (14) and #Mets (13).

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Nathalie Alonso @nathaliealonso.bsky.social · Mar 28

Per MLB, there were 265 players born outside the 50 states on 2025 #OpeningDay rosters/inactive lists (fourth-most all time) representing 18 different countries/territories.

The Dominican Republic led again with 100 players, followed by Venezuela (63) and Cuba (26). Twenty-six is a record for Cuba.

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slangsonsports.bsky.social @slangsonsports.bsky.social · Mar 27

You already know the shirt choice today !!!

Baseball is the best !! #EndALS

Tysm @rotowear.bsky.social @pitchingninja.bsky.social !!

rotowear.com/products/bas...

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The Horn Book @thehornbook.bsky.social · Mar 27

From EiC Elissa Gershowitz on #HBFamilyReading: "Today is @mlb.com's Opening Day. The following exchange encapsulates my children's fandoms + their reading interests" hbook.com/story/baseba...
#FamilyReading #openingday #kidlit #baseball #uniforms #unicorns #marchmadness #basketball #HBCoverMadness

Baseball and unicorns

Today is Major League Baseball's Opening Day, and there may or may not have been unicorns.

hbook.com

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Nathalie Alonso @nathaliealonso.bsky.social · Mar 27

Joy is resistance.