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Our Esquina @ouresquina.bsky.social · 1d

Start your morning with a story on one of the smartest and hardest working athletes at the University of Houston.
Houston long snapper Jacob Garza defined by work ethic.
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Houston long snapper Jacob Garza defined by work ethic - Our Esquina

A strong work ethic and ability to prioritize has defined former walk-on Jacob Garza's time as a long snapper at the University of Houston.

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Our Esquina @ouresquina.bsky.social · 2d

Andy Pages and the Dodgers capitalized on a weak dribbler that will be remembered for generations, especially in Philadelphia, to reach the NLCS on a walk-off error.
#Postseason
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Andy Pages, Dodgers capitalize on error to reach NLCS - Our Esquina

Phillies relievers Orion Kerkering booted Andy Pages' routine grounder back to the mound, letting the Dodgers reach the NLCS on his error.

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Our Esquina @ouresquina.bsky.social · 3d

El Mago does it again!
Javy Baez hit a two-run bomb to give the Tigers a 7-3 lead over the Mariners in the sixth inning. It was his first #postseason home run since Oct. 18, 2017.
#latinos #latinoexcellence #baseball #beisbol #mlb #puertorico
📷 Larry Arreguin

Our Esquina @ouresquina.bsky.social · 4d

Jesus Ramos Jr. hopes to stop Shane Mosley Jr. when they meet for the interim WBC middleweight title later this month.
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Jesus Ramos set to fight Shane Mosley Jr. - Our Esquina

Jesus Ramos Jr. will lean on his family when he faces Shane Mosley Jr. for the interim WBC middleweight title.

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Our Esquina @ouresquina.bsky.social · 9d

Wenceel Perez had only one hit in the AL Wild Card, but it was a big one to help the Tigers reach Division Series.

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Wenceel Perez helps Tigers pull away, reach Division Series - Our Esquina

Detroit Tigers right fielder Wenceel Perez had slumped badly in the AL Wild Card series until he came through with a crucial two-run single.

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Our Esquina @ouresquina.bsky.social · 17d

Chicago area painter-muralist Liz Flores, who designed the Cubs’ Latino Heritage jersey, was the latest guest on the Latino Excellence podcast.
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Painter/muralist Liz Flores leaves her mark on Chicago

Podcast Episode · Latino Excellence podcast · 09/25/2025 · 23m

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Our Esquina @ouresquina.bsky.social · Sep 9

Brewers ace Freddy Peralta, who is on a 29-inning scoreless streak, is making a run at the NL Cy Young Award.

Brewers ace Freddy Peralta makes run at NL Cy Young - Our Esquina

Milwaukee Brewers All-Star Freddy Peralta carries a 29-inning scoreless streak to put himself atop the list of NL Cy Young Award contenders.

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Our Esquina @ouresquina.bsky.social · Sep 4

Astros All-Star Isaac Paredes optimistic after taking grounders.

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Astros All-Star Isaac Paredes optimistic after taking grounders - Our Esquina

Astros All-Star third baseman Isaac Paredes was happy after taking grounders for the first time since he tore his right hamstring in July.

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Our Esquina @ouresquina.bsky.social · Sep 2

After 28 months on the injured list recovering from right elbow surgery, Astros righty Luis Garcia was grateful to make a triumphant return as his mother watched him pitch in the majors in person for the first time.
#BuiltForThis

Astros righty Luis Garcia makes triumphant return in front of mom - Our Esquina

Astros right-hander Luis Garcia, who missed 24 months recovering from right elbow surgery, wins his first big league start since May 2023.

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Our Esquina @ouresquina.bsky.social · Aug 31

Receivers Mario Craver and KC Concepcion sparked Texas A&M with electric plays, accounting for four touchdowns and 288 all-purpose yards.
#GigEm #SEC #Aggies @AggieFootball

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Mario Craver, KC Concepcion spark Texas A&M - Our Esquina

Transfer wide receivers KC Concepcion and Mario Craver spark Texas A&M's offense in debut for the Aggies against UTSA.

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Our Esquina @ouresquina.bsky.social · Aug 20

Ohio State’s Devin Sanchez and Texas A&M’s Marco Jones lead Top 10 Latino Freshmen to Watch in College Football.

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Devin Sanchez, Marco Jones lead Top 10 Latino Freshmen to Watch in College Football - Our Esquina

Ohio State defensive back Devin Sanchez and Texas A&M defensive lineman lead the Top 10 Latino freshman to watch in college football.

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Our Esquina @ouresquina.bsky.social · Aug 15

After building their resumes managing in winter ball and coaching in the majors, Red Sox bench coach Ramon Vazquez and Astros hitting coach Alex Cintron merit managerial consideration. ouresquina.com/2025/ramon-v...

Ramon Vazquez, Alex Cintron merit managerial consideration - Our Esquina

Alex Cora and Joe Espada serve as inspiration for Alex Cintron, Ramon Vazquez and the next generation of Latino managers.

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Our Esquina @ouresquina.bsky.social · Aug 7

Receiver KC Concepcion adds versatility, swagger to Texas A&M’s offense.

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KC Concepcion adds versatility, swagger to Texas A&M - Our Esquina

Versatile wide receiver KC Concepcion, an NC State transfer who can do it all for Texas A&M, exudes confidence.

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Our Esquina @ouresquina.bsky.social · Aug 2

The Astros are accustomed to showing off All-Stars at Daikin Park. Today the home of the two-time World Series champion is having the All-Stars Car Show, the first car show ever held inside a Major League Baseball stadium
#carshow #astros #mlb #porsche #lamborghini
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Our Esquina @ouresquina.bsky.social · Aug 1

The Astros are accustomed to showcasing All-Stars at Daikin Park. On Saturday there will a different type of showcase as the All-Stars Car Show takes over Daikin Park with the first car show inside an MLB Stadium.

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Historic All-Stars Car Show takes over Daikin Park - Our Esquina

All-Stars Car Show at Daikin Park will make history on Saturday as the first car show held inside a Major League Baseball stadium.

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Our Esquina @ouresquina.bsky.social · Jul 31

All-Star slugger Eugenio Suarez returns to Mariners, Gold Glove winner Ramon Urias heads to Astros.

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All-Star Eugenio Suarez returns to Mariners - Our Esquina

Eugenio Suarez is headed back to Seattle after the Mariners completed a trade with the Diamondbacks for the All-Star third baseman.

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Our Esquina @ouresquina.bsky.social · Jul 29

Tijuana right-hander Javier Assad, who is set for an important rehab start on Wednesday with the Iowa Cubs, is eager to help the Cubs’ playoff run.

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Tijuana’s Javier Assad eager to help Cubs’ playoff run - Our Esquina

Eager to help the Chicago Cubs’ playoff run, Javier Assad set to celebrate birthday with rehab start for Iowa Cubs.

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Our Esquina @ouresquina.bsky.social · Jul 28

Astros ace left-hander Framber Valdez deserves a contract extension, writes @angel_cantu_, who makes the case for why Valdez will be the best free agent pitcher on the market this winter.

Astros ace Framber Valdez deserves a contract extension - Our Esquina

Two-time All-Star Framber Valdez, who has been stellar for the Astros, hopes to remain in Houston for the rest of his career.

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Our Esquina @ouresquina.bsky.social · Jul 26

As Crosstown Rivalry heats up, Chicago south side political icon Chuy Garcia turns heads again with devotion to the north side’s Cubs.
@RepChuyGarcia @SinhueMendoza #LatinoExcellence #Cubs #WhiteSox #Chicago

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Chicago south side Rep Chuy Garcia loves north side Cubs - Our Esquina

CHICAGO – Like thousands of Cubs fans of a certain generation, Congressman Chuy Garcia is a fan of the north siders in large part because of WGN. His baseball loyalty raises eyebrows, though, because ...

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Our Esquina @ouresquina.bsky.social · Jul 25

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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Our Esquina @ouresquina.bsky.social · Jul 21

After seven years on Kevin Cash’s staff, Tampa Bay Rays bench coach Rodney Linares checks all boxes to manage in the majors.

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Rays bench coach Rodney Linares checks all boxes - Our Esquina

After seven years learning from manager Kevin Cash, Tampa Bay Rays bench coach Rodney Linares checks all the boxes to manage in majors.

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Our Esquina @ouresquina.bsky.social · Jul 19

Mexican national team right back Julian Aurajo, who was born in Lompoc, Calif., to Mexican immigrants, paid tribute to his immigrant parents, Lompoc, farm workers in a brilliant back tattoo.
Renowned tattoo artist Oscar Morales created the masterpiece.
#latinos #mexico
🎥 @oscar.moralessss

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Our Esquina @ouresquina.bsky.social · Jul 17

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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Our Esquina @ouresquina.bsky.social · Jul 15

Former youth teammates Alejandro Kirk and Jonathan Aranda live out the All-Star Game dreams they discussed often during sleepovers and baseball games as kids growing up in Tijuana, Mexico.
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Five proud Mexican All-Stars; Orgullo Mexicano en Juego de Estrellas

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Our Esquina @ouresquina.bsky.social · Jul 15

Atlanta Braves star Ronald Acuña Jr. proudly hosts All-Star Game at Truist Park.

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Braves outfielder Ronald Acuña Jr. is proud to have All-Star Game at home in Atlanta against cousin Maikel Garcia of Royals.

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