In this jam-packed episode of The Baseball Aficionado Podcast, Santos and Willy of Bodega Sports break down the biggest storylines from the 2025 MLB Trade Deadline. The San Diego Padres are the undisputed winners after a bold push for October glory—Santos says it’s now or never in San Diego. Meanwhile, the Houston Astros make waves with the emotional return of Carlos Correa, and Santos boldly predicts they’ll take the American League crown.Willy shares why the Philadelphia Phillies are not only his pick to win the 2025 World Series, but why they might just become every Dominican fan’s favorite squad. Plus, we react to the shocking suspensions of Emmanuel Clase and Luis Ortiz, and debate whether the struggling New York Yankees can still find a way into the postseason.It’s deadline drama, bold predictions, and hot takes you won’t want to miss.Shop Baseball Aficionado Apparel (Our Official Merch)Follow The Baseball Aficionado on Social media: https://bbaficionado.com/ IG: @thebaseballaficionado https://www.instagram.com/thebaseballaficionado?igsh=ZGdmaXMxZThqMXpn TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@thebbaficionado?_t=ZT-8sxFSLYsUl0&_r=1&fbclid=PAY2xjawH_dhFleHRuA2FlbQIxMAABpjDkkvVZDjDc0G-VMd7UIDuW4cRAsUYcSbLB2FAwVsKfN7j4yI0BuRxrRA_aem_wCgGMIJLSU4RnKLKcG2pxg YouTube: https://youtube.com/@thebaseballaficionado?si=vFXPTMjtDv4IGipt Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/share/19nwdMHK9e/ Follow Bodega Sports on Social Media: https://www.instagram.com/Bodega.Sports/ https://www.facebook.com/share/PREWX5TY9GZDxshP/?mibextid=qi2Omg https://www.tiktok.com/@bodega.sports?_t=ZT-8u0FGx1iT3m&_r=1Follow The Baseball Aficionado on Social media: IG: @thebaseballaficionado https://www.instagram.com/thebaseballaficionado?igsh=ZGdmaXMxZThqMXpn TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@thebbaficionado?_t=ZT-8sxFSLYsUl0&_r=1&fbclid=PAY2xjawH_dhFleHRuA2FlbQIxMAABpjDkkvVZDjDc0G-VMd7UIDuW4cRAsUYcSbLB2FAwVsKfN7j4yI0BuRxrRA_aem_wCgGMIJLSU4RnKLKcG2pxg YouTube: https://youtube.com/@thebaseballaficionado?si=vFXPTMjtDv4IGipt Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/share/19nwdMHK9e/ Follow Bodega Sports on Social Media: https://www.instagram.com/Bodega.Sports/ https://www.facebook.com/share/PREWX5TY9GZDxshP/?mibextid=qi2Omg https://www.tiktok.com/@bodega.sports?_t=ZT-8u0FGx1iT3m&_r=1
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In this jam-packed episode of The Baseball Aficionado Podcast, Santos and Willy of Bodega Sports break down the biggest storylines from the 2025 MLB Trade Deadline. The San Diego Padres are the undisputed winners after a bold push for October glory—Santos says it’s now or never in San Diego. Meanwhile, the Houston Astros make waves with the emotional return of Carlos Correa, and Santos boldly predicts they’ll take the American League crown.Willy shares why the Philadelphia Phillies are not only his pick to win the 2025 World Series, but why they might just become every Dominican fan’s favorite squad. Plus, we react to the shocking suspensions of Emmanuel Clase and Luis Ortiz, and debate whether the struggling New York Yankees can still find a way into the postseason.It’s deadline drama, bold predictions, and hot takes you won’t want to miss.Shop Baseball Aficionado Apparel (Our Official Merch)Follow The Baseball Aficionado on Social media: https://bbaficionado.com/ IG: @thebaseballaficionado https://www.instagram.com/thebaseballaficionado?igsh=ZGdmaXMxZThqMXpn TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@thebbaficionado?_t=ZT-8sxFSLYsUl0&_r=1&fbclid=PAY2xjawH_dhFleHRuA2FlbQIxMAABpjDkkvVZDjDc0G-VMd7UIDuW4cRAsUYcSbLB2FAwVsKfN7j4yI0BuRxrRA_aem_wCgGMIJLSU4RnKLKcG2pxg YouTube: https://youtube.com/@thebaseballaficionado?si=vFXPTMjtDv4IGipt Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/share/19nwdMHK9e/ Follow Bodega Sports on Social Media: https://www.instagram.com/Bodega.Sports/ https://www.facebook.com/share/PREWX5TY9GZDxshP/?mibextid=qi2Omg https://www.tiktok.com/@bodega.sports?_t=ZT-8u0FGx1iT3m&_r=1Follow The Baseball Aficionado on Social media: IG: @thebaseballaficionado https://www.instagram.com/thebaseballaficionado?igsh=ZGdmaXMxZThqMXpn TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@thebbaficionado?_t=ZT-8sxFSLYsUl0&_r=1&fbclid=PAY2xjawH_dhFleHRuA2FlbQIxMAABpjDkkvVZDjDc0G-VMd7UIDuW4cRAsUYcSbLB2FAwVsKfN7j4yI0BuRxrRA_aem_wCgGMIJLSU4RnKLKcG2pxg YouTube: https://youtube.com/@thebaseballaficionado?si=vFXPTMjtDv4IGipt Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/share/19nwdMHK9e/ Follow Bodega Sports on Social Media: https://www.instagram.com/Bodega.Sports/ https://www.facebook.com/share/PREWX5TY9GZDxshP/?mibextid=qi2Omg https://www.tiktok.com/@bodega.sports?_t=ZT-8u0FGx1iT3m&_r=1
In this jam-packed episode of The Baseball Aficionado Podcast, Santos and Willy of Bodega Sports break down the biggest storylines from the 2025 MLB Trade Deadline. The San Diego Padres are the undisputed winners after a bold push for October glory—Santos says it’s now or never in San Diego. Meanwhile, the Houston Astros make waves with the emotional return of Carlos Correa, and Santos boldly predicts they’ll take the American League crown.Willy shares why the Philadelphia Phillies are not only his pick to win the 2025 World Series, but why they might just become every Dominican fan’s favorite squad. Plus, we react to the shocking suspensions of Emmanuel Clase and Luis Ortiz, and debate whether the struggling New York Yankees can still find a way into the postseason.It’s deadline drama, bold predictions, and hot takes you won’t want to miss.Shop Baseball Aficionado Apparel (Our Official Merch)Follow The Baseball Aficionado on Social media: https://bbaficionado.com/ IG: @thebaseballaficionado https://www.instagram.com/thebaseballaficionado?igsh=ZGdmaXMxZThqMXpn TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@thebbaficionado?_t=ZT-8sxFSLYsUl0&_r=1&fbclid=PAY2xjawH_dhFleHRuA2FlbQIxMAABpjDkkvVZDjDc0G-VMd7UIDuW4cRAsUYcSbLB2FAwVsKfN7j4yI0BuRxrRA_aem_wCgGMIJLSU4RnKLKcG2pxg YouTube: https://youtube.com/@thebaseballaficionado?si=vFXPTMjtDv4IGipt Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/share/19nwdMHK9e/ Follow Bodega Sports on Social Media: https://www.instagram.com/Bodega.Sports/ https://www.facebook.com/share/PREWX5TY9GZDxshP/?mibextid=qi2Omg https://www.tiktok.com/@bodega.sports?_t=ZT-8u0FGx1iT3m&_r=1Follow The Baseball Aficionado on Social media: IG: @thebaseballaficionado https://www.instagram.com/thebaseballaficionado?igsh=ZGdmaXMxZThqMXpn TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@thebbaficionado?_t=ZT-8sxFSLYsUl0&_r=1&fbclid=PAY2xjawH_dhFleHRuA2FlbQIxMAABpjDkkvVZDjDc0G-VMd7UIDuW4cRAsUYcSbLB2FAwVsKfN7j4yI0BuRxrRA_aem_wCgGMIJLSU4RnKLKcG2pxg YouTube: https://youtube.com/@thebaseballaficionado?si=vFXPTMjtDv4IGipt Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/share/19nwdMHK9e/ Follow Bodega Sports on Social Media: https://www.instagram.com/Bodega.Sports/ https://www.facebook.com/share/PREWX5TY9GZDxshP/?mibextid=qi2Omg https://www.tiktok.com/@bodega.sports?_t=ZT-8u0FGx1iT3m&_r=1
Santos and Willy Báez of Bodega Sports have a draft to form teams based on who were the best Latino MLB players during the month of June. Who will have the better team? All-Star game snubs, Is Juan Soto disliked by the Mets fans? Did Vladimir Guerrero Jr and Javier Báez deserve to start for the AL in the All-Star game? Ranger Suárez and Framber Valdez not All-Star worthy? The Luis Ortiz gambling scandal is his career over? Follow The Baseball Aficionado on Social media: IG: @thebaseballaficionado https://www.instagram.com/thebaseballaficionado?igsh=ZGdmaXMxZThqMXpn TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@thebbaficionado?_t=ZT-8sxFSLYsUl0&_r=1&fbclid=PAY2xjawH_dhFleHRuA2FlbQIxMAABpjDkkvVZDjDc0G-VMd7UIDuW4cRAsUYcSbLB2FAwVsKfN7j4yI0BuRxrRA_aem_wCgGMIJLSU4RnKLKcG2pxg YouTube: https://youtube.com/@thebaseballaficionado?si=vFXPTMjtDv4IGipt Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/share/19nwdMHK9e/ Shop Baseball Aficionado Apparel https://bbaficionado.com/ Follow Bodega Sports on Social Media: https://www.instagram.com/Bodega.Sports/https://www.facebook.com/share/PREWX5TY9GZDxshP/?mibextid=qi2Omg https://www.tiktok.com/@bodega.sports?_t=ZT-8u0FGx1iT3m&_r=1
Willy Baez of Bodega Sports joins Santos to recap what was the MLB month of May. Is Jeremy Peña back? Devers redemption? Will the Boston Red Sox Chaos spell the end for Alex Cora? Who were the best Latinos per position during the month of May? Edwin Díaz vs Emmanuel Clase. Willy and Santos disagree on Julio Rodríguez, Why is second base so weak this season? (Besides Ketel Marte), Carlos Rodon rises from the ashes, the ascend of Andy Pages and more! Follow The Baseball Aficionado on Social media:IG: @thebaseballaficionado https://www.instagram.com/thebaseballaficionado?igsh=ZGdmaXMxZThqMXpnTikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@thebbaficionado?_t=ZT-8sxFSLYsUl0&_r=1&fbclid=PAY2xjawH_dhFleHRuA2FlbQIxMAABpjDkkvVZDjDc0G-VMd7UIDuW4cRAsUYcSbLB2FAwVsKfN7j4yI0BuRxrRA_aem_wCgGMIJLSU4RnKLKcG2pxgYouTube: https://youtube.com/@thebaseballaficionado?si=vFXPTMjtDv4IGipt Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/share/19nwdMHK9e/ Shop Baseball Aficionado Apparel https://bbaficionado.com/ Follow BodegaSports on Social Media:https://www.instagram.com/Bodega.Sports/https://www.facebook.com/share/PREWX5TY9GZDxshP/?mibextid=qi2Omghttps://www.tiktok.com/@bodega.sports?_t=ZT-8u0FGx1iT3m&_r=1
Santos and Willy Baez of Bodega Sports talk give their versions of the MLB All-Quarter Century team as well as All Latino versions of the rosters as well. Did Pedro Martínez deserve to be on Jayson Stark's all-quarter century team? Was Yadier Molina really the best catcher of the 2000's? Was José Altuve really better than Robinson Canó?Johan Santana and Félix Hernández deserve more consideration to be mentioned? The unspoken about Boston Red Sox connection with Mexican and Mexican American baseball players. Random Michael Young reference, and more.Follow The Baseball Aficionado on Social media:IG: @thebaseballaficionado https://www.instagram.com/thebaseballaficionado?igsh=ZGdmaXMxZThqMXpnTikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@thebbaficionado?_t=ZT-8sxFSLYsUl0&_r=1&fbclid=PAY2xjawH_dhFleHRuA2FlbQIxMAABpjDkkvVZDjDc0G-VMd7UIDuW4cRAsUYcSbLB2FAwVsKfN7j4yI0BuRxrRA_aem_wCgGMIJLSU4RnKLKcG2pxgYouTube: https://youtube.com/@thebaseballaficionado?si=vFXPTMjtDv4IGipt Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/share/19nwdMHK9e/ Shop Baseball Aficionado Apparel https://bbaficionado.com/ Follow BodegaSports on Social Media:https://www.instagram.com/Bodega.Sports/https://www.facebook.com/share/PREWX5TY9GZDxshP/?mibextid=qi2Omghttps://www.tiktok.com/@bodega.sports?_t=ZT-8u0FGx1iT3m&_r=1
Santos and Willy Báez of Bodega Sports recap the month of April in MLB. Who were the best Latino players at each position? Is it time to worry about Juan Soto yet? José Ramirez joins Beltrán as only switch hitters with 250 HR/ 250 Stolen Bases. Is Javy Báez back? Has México surpassed Puerto Rico in MLB talent? Early 2026 World Baseball Classic thoughts.Follow The Baseball Aficionado on Social media: IG: @thebaseballaficionado https://www.instagram.com/thebaseballaficionado?igsh=ZGdmaXMxZThqMXpn TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@thebbaficionado?_t=ZT-8sxFSLYsUl0&_r=1&fbclid=PAY2xjawH_dhFleHRuA2FlbQIxMAABpjDkkvVZDjDc0G-VMd7UIDuW4cRAsUYcSbLB2FAwVsKfN7j4yI0BuRxrRA_aem_wCgGMIJLSU4RnKLKcG2pxg YouTube: https://youtube.com/@thebaseballaficionado?si=vFXPTMjtDv4IGipt Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/share/19nwdMHK9e/ Shop Baseball Aficionado Apparel https://bbaficionado.com/ Follow Bodega Sports on Social Media: https://www.instagram.com/Bodega.Sports/ https://www.facebook.com/share/PREWX5TY9GZDxshP/?mibextid=qi2Omg https://www.tiktok.com/@bodega.sports?_t=ZT-8u0FGx1iT3m&_r=1
Santos speaks with Flobo Boyce of The Black Baseball Mixtape about his New York Mets Fandom, his time covering the team, etc. Flobo shares his thoughts on the state of Black Baseball, his favorite all-time Latino Baseball players, why he roots for the Chicago White Sox and Mets. Frank Thomas and Albert Belle get some love and more. Follow The Baseball Aficionado on Social media: IG: @thebaseballaficionado https://www.instagram.com/thebaseballaficionado?igsh=ZGdmaXMxZThqMXpn TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@thebbaficionado?_t=ZT-8sxFSLYsUl0&_r=1&fbclid=PAY2xjawH_dhFleHRuA2FlbQIxMAABpjDkkvVZDjDc0G-VMd7UIDuW4cRAsUYcSbLB2FAwVsKfN7j4yI0BuRxrRA_aem_wCgGMIJLSU4RnKLKcG2pxg YouTube: https://youtube.com/@thebaseballaficionado?si=vFXPTMjtDv4IGipt Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/share/19nwdMHK9e/ Shop Baseball Aficionado Apparel https://bbaficionado.com/Follow Flobo Boyce and his ventures Socials etc. IG: https://www.instagram.com/flobito/?hl=en All Content: https://tr.ee/hqJCbl2CZR Website: https://flobito.com/ Follow The Black Baseball Mixtape https://blackbaseballmixtape.com/
Santos and Willy Baez from Bodega Sports discuss the Arenado situation why has he not been traded? Alex Bregman to the Red Sox does this make them contenders just AL? Will the Yankees trade Marcus Stroman before the start of the 2025 season? Which Latino players were ranked too high or too low on the MLB Top 100. Juan Soto is the best Latino player in MLB? All this and more... Follow The Baseball Aficionado on Social media: IG: @thebaseballaficionado https://www.instagram.com/thebaseballaficionado?igsh=ZGdmaXMxZThqMXpn TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@thebbaficionado?_t=ZT-8sxFSLYsUl0&_r=1&fbclid=PAY2xjawH_dhFleHRuA2FlbQIxMAABpjDkkvVZDjDc0G-VMd7UIDuW4cRAsUYcSbLB2FAwVsKfN7j4yI0BuRxrRA_aem_wCgGMIJLSU4RnKLKcG2pxg YouTube: https://youtube.com/@thebaseballaficionado?si=vFXPTMjtDv4IGipt Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/share/19nwdMHK9e/ Shop Baseball Aficionado Apparel https://bbaficionado.com/ Follow Bodega Sports on Social Media: https://www.instagram.com/Bodega.Sports/ https://www.facebook.com/share/PREWX5TY9GZDxshP/?mibextid=qi2Omg https://www.tiktok.com/@bodega.sports?_t=ZT-8u0FGx1iT3m&_r=1
Santos discusses the 2025 Hall of Fame inductees Ichiro Suzuki, CC Sabathia, and Billy Wagner. Why Billy Wagner IS NOT a Hall of Famer. Carlos Beltrán misses the Hall again, why the Baseball Writers continue to get it wrong. Why the 2026 Baseball Hall of Fame class will open the door for Andruw Jones and Chipper Jones to be inducted into to Cooperstown.Follow The Baseball Aficionado on Social media: IG: @thebaseballaficionado https://www.instagram.com/thebaseballaficionado?igsh=ZGdmaXMxZThqMXpn TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@thebbaficionado?_t=ZT-8sxFSLYsUl0&_r=1&fbclid=PAY2xjawH_dhFleHRuA2FlbQIxMAABpjDkkvVZDjDc0G-VMd7UIDuW4cRAsUYcSbLB2FAwVsKfN7j4yI0BuRxrRA_aem_wCgGMIJLSU4RnKLKcG2pxg YouTube: https://youtube.com/@thebaseballaficionado?si=vFXPTMjtDv4IGipt Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/share/19nwdMHK9e/ Shop Baseball Aficionado Apparel https://bbaficionado.com/
Santos and Willy Baez of Bodega Sports discuss the MLB hotstove including teams that need to make moves such as Phillies, Mets, and Red Sox. Did Shohei Ohtani allow Juan Soto to get the over $700 million dollar figure? Did José Ramirez and Yordan Alvarez really leave that much money on the table by signing extensions? Where will Anthony Santander and Alex Bregman finally sign with? Should free agent 1B consider a 1 year deal? Who will win each Caribbean Winter league ? Is it inevitable that LIDOM will come down to Las Aguilas Cibaeñas vs Tigres Del Licey for the title? Which Latino players have the most pressure to perform in 2025? All this and more! Follow Santos/The Baseball Aficionado on Social media: IG: @thebaseballaficionado https://www.instagram.com/thebaseballaficionado?igsh=ZGdmaXMxZThqMXpn Twitter/X: @TheBBAficionado https://x.com/TheBBAficionado?t=yWRE6FUDMv7yiCSiAY_5rw&s=09 YouTube: The Baseball Aficionado Podcast Channel https://youtube.com/@TheBaseballAficionado?si=ybJj2VdoXe4On0uO Follow Bodega Sports on Social Media: https://www.instagram.com/Bodega.Sports/ https://www.facebook.com/share/PREWX5TY9GZDxshP/?mibextid=qi2Omg
Santos is joined by Puerto Rican accredited baseball writer Melvin Lopez to discuss the State of Baseball in Puerto Rico, la LBPRC (Liga de Béisbol Profesional Roberto Clemente) Puerto Rico winter league, How the league has come along way but still has room for improvement. Plus can Puerto Rico put together a competitive roster for the 2026 World Baseball Classic? Which Young Puerto Rican players can develop in time to be included on the WBC 2026 roster? Social media: IG: @thebaseballaficionado https://www.instagram.com/thebaseballaficionado?igsh=ZGdmaXMxZThqMXpn Twitter/X: @TheBBAficionado https://x.com/TheBBAficionado?t=yWRE6FUDMv7yiCSiAY_5rw&s=09 Follow Melvin Lopez Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/melvinbaseballcosmos?igsh=MWdzYjJpZHFkcXh5 For Puerto Rico Winter League Stats and more: https://beisbol101.com/author/melvinlopez499gmail-com/?fbclid=PAY2xjawHVS11leHRuA2FlbQIxMQABpsoSA7jQAhHr1Oqwxsi0X_rfBVtPWQJ9er_UGK18l3Jw2eUJYy9Oql90nw_aem_R9XzGpCNW_yASjycq9aD2A
Santos discusses whether the Mets are really the favorites to land Juan Soto. Is Scott Boras using the Red Sox and Mets to make the Yankees raise their offer? Could the Dodgers ultimately end up signing Juan Soto? Why David Ortiz matters in the Juan Soto to Boston pursuit, and more. Social media: IG: @thebaseballaficionado https://www.instagram.com/thebaseballaficionado?igsh=ZGdmaXMxZThqMXpn Twitter/X: @TheBBAficionado https://x.com/TheBBAficionado?t=yWRE6FUDMv7yiCSiAY_5rw&s=09
Santos and Willy Baez reunite to talk the MLB Silver Sluggers, Cy Youngs, and All MLB Teams. Where will Juan Soto and end up? Are the Dodgers a lock to sign Roki Sasaki? Why Luis Arraez did not deserve to win a Silver Slugger award. Should Emmanuel Clase gotten more consideration for AL Cy Young? Will age fraud in the Dominican Republic force MLB towards an International Draft? Does Anthony Santander put up empty stats? All of this and more. Social media: IG: @thebaseballaficionado https://www.instagram.com/thebaseballaficionado?igsh=ZGdmaXMxZThqMXpn Twitter/X: @TheBBAficionado https://x.com/TheBBAficionado?t=yWRE6FUDMv7yiCSiAY_5rw&s=09 Follow Bodega Sports on Social Media https://www.instagram.com/Bodega.Sports/ https://www.facebook.com/share/PREWX5TY9GZDxshP/?mibextid=qi2Omg
Santos is joined by Willy Baez of Bodega Sports to discuss their current MLB awards predictions to date, including MVP, Cy Young, Managers of the year, Division Winners and Wildcard winners. Does Marcell Ozuna really have a chance to win the NL MVP over Ohtani? Ketel Marte vs Francisco Lindor 2024 season, Does Paul Skenes deserve more Cy Young consideration? Are Aaron Judge and Juan Soto enough for the Yankees to win the AL East division? The Seattle Mariners desperate hire of Edgar Martinez as hitting coach, Can Emmanuel Clase win the AL Cy Young? Can the Mets actually beat out the Braves for the final NL Wildcard spot? Plus more!! Follow Santos/The Baseball Aficionado on Social media: IG: @thebaseballaficionado https://www.instagram.com/thebaseballaficionado?igsh=ZGdmaXMxZThqMXpn Twitter/X: @TheBBAficionado https://x.com/TheBBAficionado?t=yWRE6FUDMv7yiCSiAY_5rw&s=09 @santos_threads https://www.instagram.com/santos_threads?igsh=Zjd2c2UwMGJnN3gy Shop Latino Baseball Apparel (Santos Threads) https://santos-threads.com/ YouTube: The Baseball Aficionado Podcast Channel https://youtube.com/@TheBaseballAficionado?si=ybJj2VdoXe4On0uO Follow Bodega Sports on Social Media: https://www.instagram.com/Bodega.Sports/ https://www.facebook.com/share/PREWX5TY9GZDxshP/?mibextid=qi2Omg
Santos addresses harsh criticism towards Elly de la Cruz made by Puerto Rican media personality Playmaker; Why Santos feels Elly de la Cruz is not a good shortstop despite his natural tools and talent; Is it still impressive to steal 50+ bases despite being on a non-contending team? Why overpaying for Juan Soto will be a colossal mistake; Plus how the Tampa Bay Rays continue to fool everyone in believing they are a winning organization, and more! Santos addresses harsh criticism towards Elly de la Cruz made by Puerto Rican media personality Playmaker; Why Santos feels Elly de la Cruz is not a good shortstop despite his natural tools and talent; Is it still impressive to steal 50+ bases despite being on a non-contending team? Why overpaying for Juan Soto will be a colossal mistake; Plus how the Tampa Bay Rays continue to fool everyone in believing they are a winning organization, and more! Follow Santos/The Baseball Aficionado on Social media: IG: @thebaseballaficionado https://www.instagram.com/thebaseballaficionado?igsh=ZGdmaXMxZThqMXpn Twitter/X: @TheBBAficionado https://x.com/TheBBAficionado?t=yWRE6FUDMv7yiCSiAY_5rw&s=09 @santos_threads https://www.instagram.com/santos_threads?igsh=Zjd2c2UwMGJnN3gy Shop Latino Baseball Apparel (Santos Threads) https://santos-threads.com/ YouTube: The Baseball Aficionado Podcast Channel https://youtube.com/@TheBaseballAficionado?si=ybJj2VdoXe4On0uO
Santos is joined by Willy Baez and Claudio Castillo of Bodega Sports and Yusseff Díaz of Pelota Cubana as they debate which Latino country has the best baseball players of all-time by position. Who in fact is the greatest Latino Baseball player of all-time? Have Dominican Republic and Venezuela benefited most from Cuba politics and Puerto Rico being in the MLB draft? Is Venezuela catching up behind the plate? Who are some of the greatest players to either never play in MLB or arrived too late? ; Latino players who failed to live up to the hype, and more. Follow Santos/The Baseball Aficionado on Social media: IG: @thebaseballaficionado https://www.instagram.com/thebaseballaficionado?igsh=ZGdmaXMxZThqMXpn Twitter/X: @TheBBAficionado https://x.com/TheBBAficionado?t=yWRE6FUDMv7yiCSiAY_5rw&s=09 @santos_threads https://www.instagram.com/santos_threads?igsh=Zjd2c2UwMGJnN3gy Shop Latino Baseball Apparel (Santos Threads) https://santos-threads.com/ YouTube: The Baseball Aficionado Podcast Channel https://youtube.com/@TheBaseballAficionado?si=ybJj2VdoXe4On0uO Follow Bodega Sports on Social Media: https://www.instagram.com/Bodega.Sports/ https://www.facebook.com/share/PREWX5TY9GZDxshP/?mibextid=qi2Omg Follow Yusseff Diaz and Pelota Cubana/Cuban Baseball Digest IG: https://www.instagram.com/yusseff305?igsh=MTh5YnNxa2c1aGxueQ== https://www.instagram.com/pelota_cubana_usa?igsh=MTd4bHpiYWlzMmszNA== https://twitter.com/yusseff305 https://twitter.com/pelotacubanausa/status/1778095557468213701https://pelotacubanausa.com/ https://cubanbaseballdigest.com/
Santos is joined by Willy Baez of Bodega Sports and Yusseff Díaz of Pelota Cubana as they recap the MLB first half; including All-Star game snubs, first half Rookies of the Year, Cy Young, MVP candidates and more. Does MLB hate Francisco Lindor? Who has been the biggest surprise performance amongst Latino players Heliot Ramos or Ronel Blanco? Ohtani vs Ozuna, what is really the difference in the NL MVP race? Who will be traded at the MLB deadline? Does the All-Star game still matter? Paul Skenes robbed of a no-hitter? WAR what is it good for? Another Babe Ruth reference, and more! Follow Santos/The Baseball Aficionado on Social media: IG: @thebaseballaficionado https://www.instagram.com/thebaseballaficionado?igsh=ZGdmaXMxZThqMXpn Twitter/X: @TheBBAficionado https://x.com/TheBBAficionado?t=yWRE6FUDMv7yiCSiAY_5rw&s=09 @santos_threads https://www.instagram.com/santos_threads?igsh=Zjd2c2UwMGJnN3gy Shop Latino Baseball Apparel (Santos Threads) https://santos-threads.com/ YouTube: The Baseball Aficionado Podcast Channel https://youtube.com/@TheBaseballAficionado?si=ybJj2VdoXe4On0uO Follow Bodega Sports on Social Media: https://www.instagram.com/Bodega.Sports/ https://www.facebook.com/share/PREWX5TY9GZDxshP/?mibextid=qi2Omg Follow Yusseff Diaz and Pelota Cubana/Cuban Baseball Digest IG/X: https://www.instagram.com/yusseff305?igsh=MTh5YnNxa2c1aGxueQ== https://www.instagram.com/pelota_cubana_usa?igsh=MTd4bHpiYWlzMmszNA== https://twitter.com/yusseff305 https://twitter.com/pelotacubanausa/status/1778095557468213701https://pelotacubanausa.com/ https://cubanbaseballdigest.com/
Santos is rejoined by Yusseff Díaz of Pelota Cubana to discuss the Baseball Hall of Fame, Latinos who should be in the hall but have either fallen off the ballot or are surrounded by controversy; The upcoming enshrinment of Adrian Beltre; The Hall of Fame case for Tetelo Vargas, The issue with the Negro League Stats and it's Latino legacy. Why Omar Vizquel's legacy is tarnished; Has Bernie Williams' career been overlooked? Why is Rafael Palmeiro so hated? Venezuela's upcoming Hall of Famers; Do Dominican players emphasize defense enough? Plus more! Follow Santos on Social media: IG: @thebaseballaficionado https://www.instagram.com/thebaseballaficionado?igsh=ZGdmaXMxZThqMXpn Twitter/X: @TheBBAficionado https://x.com/TheBBAficionado?t=yWRE6FUDMv7yiCSiAY_5rw&s=09 @santos_threads https://www.instagram.com/santos_threads?igsh=Zjd2c2UwMGJnN3gy Shop Latino Baseball Apparel (Santos Threads) https://santos-threads.com/ YouTube: The Baseball Aficionado Podcast Channel https://youtube.com/@TheBaseballAficionado?si=ybJj2VdoXe4On0uO Follow Yusseff Diaz and Pelota Cubana/Cuban Baseball Digest IG: https://www.instagram.com/yusseff305?igsh=MTh5YnNxa2c1aGxueQ== https://www.instagram.com/pelota_cubana_usa?igsh=MTd4bHpiYWlzMmszNA== https://twitter.com/yusseff305 https://twitter.com/pelotacubanausa/status/1778095557468213701https://pelotacubanausa.com/ https://cubanbaseballdigest.com/
Santos reunites with Willy Baez of Bodega Sports to recap the MLB month of May; including early picks for Cy Young, MVP, best Latino player performances and more. Willy asks Santos his thoughts on why Dominican Republic has been unable to produce dominant catchers, and why Venezuela has seemingly been able to grab the baton from Puerto Rico. Aaron Judge vs Juan Soto AL MVP talk; Is Luis Arraez really the modern day Tony Gwynn? Is it time for the Blue Jays and Mets to go full on rebuild? Pete Alonso to the Mariners? Why the Houston Astros can return from the dead; Can Shohei Ohtani win the MVP as a DH? Follow Santos/The Baseball Aficionado on Social media: IG: @thebaseballaficionado https://www.instagram.com/thebaseballaficionado?igsh=ZGdmaXMxZThqMXpn Twitter/X: @TheBBAficionado https://x.com/TheBBAficionado?t=yWRE6FUDMv7yiCSiAY_5rw&s=09 @santos_threads https://www.instagram.com/santos_threads?igsh=Zjd2c2UwMGJnN3gy Shop Latino Baseball Apparel (Santos Threads) https://santos-threads.com/ YouTube: The Baseball Aficionado Podcast Channel https://youtube.com/@TheBaseballAficionado?si=ybJj2VdoXe4On0uO Follow Bodega Sports on Social Media: https://www.instagram.com/Bodega.Sports/ https://www.facebook.com/share/PREWX5TY9GZDxshP/?mibextid=qi2Omg
Santos talks about the decline of Puerto Rican born stars in MLB and addresses reasons for the current situation; how MLB has abandoned investing in baseball on the island, why the LBPRC (Puerto Rico winter league) needs to do a better job of marketing itself and how that can help baseball. Puerto Rico without any all-stars this season? Why MLB should consider funding a new baseball academy in Puerto Rico, Could Johnathan Rodriguez and Heliot Ramos breathe new life into Puerto Rican baseball? Follow Santos/The Baseball Aficionado on Social media: IG: @thebaseballaficionado https://www.instagram.com/thebaseballaficionado?igsh=ZGdmaXMxZThqMXpn Twitter/X: @TheBBAficionado https://x.com/TheBBAficionado?t=yWRE6FUDMv7yiCSiAY_5rw&s=09 @santos_threads https://www.instagram.com/santos_threads?igsh=Zjd2c2UwMGJnN3gy Shop Latino Baseball Apparel (Santos Threads) https://santos-threads.com/ YouTube: The Baseball Aficionado Podcast Channel https://youtube.com/@TheBaseballAficionado?si=ybJj2VdoXe4On0uO
Santos invites Willy Baez of Bodega Sports as they recap MLB action from April. Santos and Willy list their early Cy Young, MVP picks, Latino players who need to step up their game, and outstanding performances so far in 2024. Santos and Willy identify who they feel are the MLB World Series contenders and the pretenders. Should we really expect more from Vladimir Guerrero Jr at this point? How long will Elly de la Cruz be a shortstop? Random Mike Mussina references; why he shouldn't be a HOFer. Would you trade Gleyber Torres? Should the Braves be worried about Ronald Acuña Jr? Plus much more!Follow Santos/The Baseball Aficionado on Social media:IG: @thebaseballaficionadohttps://www.instagram.com/thebaseballaficionado?igsh=ZGdmaXMxZThqMXpnTwitter/X: @TheBBAficionadohttps://x.com/TheBBAficionado?t=yWRE6FUDMv7yiCSiAY_5rw&s=09@santos_threads https://www.instagram.com/santos_threads?igsh=Zjd2c2UwMGJnN3gyShop Latino Baseball Apparel (Santos Threads)https://santos-threads.com/YouTube: The Baseball Aficionado Podcast Channelhttps://youtube.com/@TheBaseballAficionado?si=ybJj2VdoXe4On0uOFollow Bodega Sports on Social Media:https://www.instagram.com/Bodega.Sports/https://www.facebook.com/share/PREWX5TY9GZDxshP/?mibextid=qi2Omg
In this jam-packed episode of The Baseball Aficionado Podcast, Santos and Willy of Bodega Sports break down the biggest storylines from the 2025 MLB Trade Deadline. The San Diego Padres are the undisputed winners after a bold push for October glory—Santos says it’s now or never in San Diego. Meanwhile, the Houston Astros make waves with the emotional return of Carlos Correa, and Santos boldly predicts they’ll take the American League crown.Willy shares why the Philadelphia Phillies are not only his pick to win the 2025 World Series, but why they might just become every Dominican fan’s favorite squad. Plus, we react to the shocking suspensions of Emmanuel Clase and Luis Ortiz, and debate whether the struggling New York Yankees can still find a way into the postseason.It’s deadline drama, bold predictions, and hot takes you won’t want to miss.Shop Baseball Aficionado Apparel (Our Official Merch)Follow The Baseball Aficionado on Social media: https://bbaficionado.com/ IG: @thebaseballaficionado https://www.instagram.com/thebaseballaficionado?igsh=ZGdmaXMxZThqMXpn TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@thebbaficionado?_t=ZT-8sxFSLYsUl0&_r=1&fbclid=PAY2xjawH_dhFleHRuA2FlbQIxMAABpjDkkvVZDjDc0G-VMd7UIDuW4cRAsUYcSbLB2FAwVsKfN7j4yI0BuRxrRA_aem_wCgGMIJLSU4RnKLKcG2pxg YouTube: https://youtube.com/@thebaseballaficionado?si=vFXPTMjtDv4IGipt Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/share/19nwdMHK9e/ Follow Bodega Sports on Social Media: https://www.instagram.com/Bodega.Sports/ https://www.facebook.com/share/PREWX5TY9GZDxshP/?mibextid=qi2Omg https://www.tiktok.com/@bodega.sports?_t=ZT-8u0FGx1iT3m&_r=1Follow The Baseball Aficionado on Social media: IG: @thebaseballaficionado https://www.instagram.com/thebaseballaficionado?igsh=ZGdmaXMxZThqMXpn TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@thebbaficionado?_t=ZT-8sxFSLYsUl0&_r=1&fbclid=PAY2xjawH_dhFleHRuA2FlbQIxMAABpjDkkvVZDjDc0G-VMd7UIDuW4cRAsUYcSbLB2FAwVsKfN7j4yI0BuRxrRA_aem_wCgGMIJLSU4RnKLKcG2pxg YouTube: https://youtube.com/@thebaseballaficionado?si=vFXPTMjtDv4IGipt Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/share/19nwdMHK9e/ Follow Bodega Sports on Social Media: https://www.instagram.com/Bodega.Sports/ https://www.facebook.com/share/PREWX5TY9GZDxshP/?mibextid=qi2Omg https://www.tiktok.com/@bodega.sports?_t=ZT-8u0FGx1iT3m&_r=1
