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1 week ago | 
remezcla.com | AJ Gonzalez
The Los Angeles Dodgers are synonymous with breaking historical barriers and being a beacon of cultural relevance. The same team that had Jackie Robinson break the color barrier in 1947 when they were the Brooklyn Dodgers, also had the first real Mexican Major League Baseball star in Fernando Valenzuela back in 1981. Valenzuela’s legacy drastically changed the makeup of their fan base ever since.
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Jun 4, 2024 | 
remezcla.com | AJ Gonzalez
Major League Baseball announced on Tuesday, June 4th that San Diego Padres infielder Tucupita Marcano has been banned from MLB for life after an investigation revealed he betted on the sport, including bets placed on games his team was playing. Marcano, a native of Tucupita, Venezuela, embarked on his professional baseball journey when he signed with the Padres as an international free agent in 2016.
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Dec 14, 2023 | 
remezcla.com | AJ Gonzalez
Huy Fong Foods Sriracha is iconic. The hot chili sauce has crossed cultures and was being used in literally every cuisine. Created by Thai cook and entrepreneur Thanom Chakkapak, Sriracha is now something in our lexicon thanks to David Tran’s Huy Fong Foods’ marketing and the green-capped bottle with a rooster you can find in any supermarket or pantry. These days, Sriracha is made with jalapeño chili peppers grown in California, New Mexico and Mexico.
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Oct 30, 2023 | 
remezcla.com | AJ Gonzalez
Arizona Diamondbacks second baseman Ketel Marte has received a lot more attention in the 2023 World Series for good reason. Still, Diamondback fans and others who have seen him play know that his stardom should not be new. Marte has been playing like a superstar for a while now. A native of the Dominican Republic, Marte has oscillated between center field and second base throughout his career.
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Oct 27, 2023 | 
remezcla.com | AJ Gonzalez
The Texas Rangers and Arizona Diamondbacks will square off in Game 1 of the World Series on Friday, October 27 at Globe Life Field in Arlington, Texas with 6 games to follow in the upcoming week. The Rangers and Diamondbacks were second-place teams who were written off for failure in 2023, but as baseball proves every year — it is unpredictable and beautiful.
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Oct 21, 2023 | 
dodgerblue.com | Matt Borelli |AJ Gonzalez |Scott Geirman |Blake Williams
Major League Baseball and its clubs, including the Los Angeles Dodgers, celebrated 2023 Spirit Day on Thursday to raise awareness for bullying prevention of LGBTQ youth. The Dodgers were among the teams that took to social media to spread a message of support for LGBTQ youth by going purple and calling out bullying. Several members of the front office also wore purple and participated in a Spirit Day panel at Dodger Stadium.
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Oct 21, 2023 | 
dodgerblue.com | AJ Gonzalez |Matt Borelli |Scott Geirman |Blake Williams
The Los Angeles Dodgers announced that Upper Deck Golf, a one-of-a-kind participatory golf event, will be at Dodger Stadium from Wednesday, December 6 through Sunday, December 10. Those interested in tee times can start signing up on November 7 to play a round of golf that goes throughout Dodger Stadium. There will also be music, drinks and food, and various golf challenges at a clubhouse bar and festival area inside the stadium.
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Oct 20, 2023 | 
s22927.pcdn.co | Scott Geirman |Blake Williams |Matt Borelli |AJ Gonzalez
As the MLB postseason moves closer to the Fall Classic matchup being set in stone, the Los Angeles Dodgers are on the outside looking in after another disappointing exit in the National League Division Series. It marked the third straight season in which the team powered their way to another 100-win regular season slate, only to be crushed in the postseason, this time by an Arizona Diamondbacks team that punished every mistake Dodgers pitching made.
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Oct 20, 2023 | 
s22927.pcdn.co | Blake Williams |Matt Borelli |AJ Gonzalez
Jason Heyward was only a Minor League signing by the Los Angeles Dodgers during the offseason, but he ended up earning a roster spot in Spring Training and making a major impact for the team. The 34-year-old hit .269/.340/.473 with 15 home runs, 40 RBI, 56 runs scored, a 121 wRC+ and 2.2 WAR in 124 games while playing elite defense in right field. His production earned him a starting job against right-handers, while Mookie Betts moved to the infield to accommodate him.
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Oct 20, 2023 | 
dodgerblue.com | Blake Williams |Matt Borelli |AJ Gonzalez
The National Baseball Hall of Fame announced the eight-person ballot made up of managers, executives and umpires that will be considered by its Contemporary Baseball Era Committee for Hall of Fame election as part of the Class of 2024. Players were previously considered by the committee with only Fred McGriff being elected. The eight names on the ballot are comprised of four managers, two executives and two umpires and features candidates whose primary contribution to the game came since 1980.
