http://www.yardbarker.com/boxing/players/mario_santiago/75070 Recent articles about Mario Santiago en-us Tomorrow night in Puerto Rico, a full line-up of fights is planned, including many of the islands top and up and coming talent. In the main event, Jose "Sniper" Pedraza (11-0, 7 KO) and Mexican Gerardo Zayas (21-19, 11 KO) both weighed 130 pounds for his bout, scheduled for 8 rounds. "I feel good, still comfortable at 130, I saw my opponent in good condition, but no need to worry, Mexico and Puerto Rico make great wars and I'm prepared to face opponents like this, an opponent I do not know, but I prepared for it" said Pedraza, who is represented by Universal Promotions, Gary Shaw Productions and DiBella Entertainment. "I hope to fight Pedraza in the center of the ring because that's what I like and do. I will be looking for him until the fight is over by knockout" said Gerardo Zayas In the co-feature bout, former world title contender, Mario Santiago (22-3-1, 14 KOs) and Marcos "El Tigre" Jimenez weighed in at 130 pounds for their WBA ... Sat, 23 Feb 2013 00:14:32 -0500 http://network.yardbarker.com/boxing/article_external/weights_from_puerto_rico_jose_pedraza_headlines/12974644 http://network.yardbarker.com/boxing/article_external/weights_from_puerto_rico_jose_pedraza_headlines/12974644 Weights from Puerto Rico: Jose Pedraza headlines http://www.yardbarker.com/boxing/articles/weights_from_puerto_rico_jose_pedraza_headlines/12974644 http://www.yardbarker.com/images/yb_logo_square_grey.png The Dodgers continue to spend internationally with the signings of teenagers Michael Medina and Carlos Aquino out of the Dominican Republic, both of whom Chad covered here. —– The Dodgers signed three more players to minor-league deals with invitations to Spring Training: Victor Garate, Mario Santiago, and Ryan Mount. Garate is a former Dodger prospect who is probably best known for being one half of the package the Dodgers sent to the Nationals in exchange for Ronnie Belliard. His acquisition is the most interesting because of his role as a left-handed reliever. ===== Greg Zakwin is the founder of the site Plaschke Thy Sweater Is Argyle. Follow him on Twitter @ArgyledPlaschke. Thu, 31 Jan 2013 20:56:34 -0500 http://network.yardbarker.com/mlb/article_external/making_moves_medina_aquino_signed_three_more_invited_to_spring_training/12807280 http://network.yardbarker.com/mlb/article_external/making_moves_medina_aquino_signed_three_more_invited_to_spring_training/12807280 Making Moves: Medina & Aquino Signed, Three More Invited To Spring Training http://www.yardbarker.com/mlb/articles/making_moves_medina_aquino_signed_three_more_invited_to_spring_training/12807280 http://www.yardbarker.com/images/yb_logo_square_grey.png On Friday, October 12, DiBella Entertainment will return to the Ameristar Casino in St. Charles MO, with an exciting edition of ShoBox: The New Generation. Headlining the card will be Puerto Rican amateur star, and blue-chip prospect, Jose "Sniper" Pedraza (10-0, 6KO's) taking on Robert Garcia trained Allan Benitez (7-1, 1KO) in an eight-round lightweight matchup. In the televised co-feature, undefeated up-and-coming prospects Jonathan Cepeda (12-0, 11KO's) and Lamar Russ (10-0, 6KO's) square off in an eight-round middleweight bout. The card is promoted by DiBella Entertainment in association with Gary Shaw Productions, Universal Promotions and Rumble Time Promotions. SHOWTIME® will begin live coverage at 11 p.m. ET/PT (delayed on the West Coast). Also featured on the ShoBox telecast will be highlights of former undisputed middleweight champion Jermain "Bad Intentions" Taylor (30-4-1, 18KO's) in his bout versus Raul Munoz (21-15-1, 16KO's)... Tue, 02 Oct 2012 16:00:46 -0400 http://network.yardbarker.com/boxing/article_external/jose_pedraza_headlines_shobox_oct_12th_unbeatens_cepeda_russ_in_co_feature/11865844 http://network.yardbarker.com/boxing/article_external/jose_pedraza_headlines_shobox_oct_12th_unbeatens_cepeda_russ_in_co_feature/11865844 Jose Pedraza headlines Shobox Oct 12th, unbeatens Cepeda & Russ in co-feature http://www.yardbarker.com/boxing/articles/jose_pedraza_headlines_shobox_oct_12th_unbeatens_cepeda_russ_in_co_feature/11865844 http://www.yardbarker.com/images/yb_logo_square_grey.png Two-time world title contender, Mario "El príncipe ponceño" Santiago (22-3-1, 14KOs) won a unanimous decision over Hector Marengo (5-3-4, 3 KO's) in a fight that was scheduled for eight rounds on Saturday night. Santiago started good, landing solid left power shots to Marengo's body, alongside with a stiff jab but in the third round, Marengo was very aggressive, landing good shots to Santiago's face but Santiago managed to take control of the fight. All three judges scored 77-75 for Santiago. "All I wanted was a win, and it was good because I went the distance. I really felt good and now I'm more motivated than ever stated Santiago "the plan is to go down to 130 pounds, where I know, I will be in excellent shape, much faster and stronger, but still, I'm happy with tonight's' performance" said Santiago, who carried a large fan base to the event that was held in his hometown of Ponce, PR. The Santiago vs Marengo fight was at 135... Sun, 30 Sep 2012 17:03:32 -0400 http://network.yardbarker.com/boxing/article_external/mario_santiago_returns_to_action_after_2_years_with_win/11848303 http://network.yardbarker.com/boxing/article_external/mario_santiago_returns_to_action_after_2_years_with_win/11848303 Mario Santiago returns to action after 2 years with win http://www.yardbarker.com/boxing/articles/mario_santiago_returns_to_action_after_2_years_with_win/11848303 http://www.yardbarker.com/images/yb_logo_square_grey.png Hot Stove: International representation may bolster ’12 Nats Current, former Naturals wrap up winter ball stints SPRINGDALE, AR – In the first four years of the Northwest Arkansas Naturals’ existence, their roster has been dotted with Latin American players representing Mexico, Venezuela, Puerto Rico, the Dominican Republic, and even Brazil.  While that is no doubt a diverse group, the 2012 Naturals may have to hang a few extra flags. Cuba, Panama, and Curacao could all find themselves represented on this season’s Naturals’ roster as Northwest Arkansas attempts to cover all of its international bases with respect to baseball-playing nations.  The quartet of potential Naturals is led by a pair of intriguing Cubans – left-handed pitcher Noel Arguelles and outfielder Yem Prades – who spent their first full seasons in professional baseball together last season at Advanced Class-A Wilmington, and also includes Panamanian reliever Yeliar Castro and Curacao-born utility player Sharlon Schoo Tue, 10 Jan 2012 14:12:52 -0500 http://network.yardbarker.com/mlb/article_external/hot_stove_international_representation_may_bolster_12_nats/9253171 http://network.yardbarker.com/mlb/article_external/hot_stove_international_representation_may_bolster_12_nats/9253171 Hot Stove: International Representation May Bolster ’12 Nats http://www.yardbarker.com/mlb/articles/hot_stove_international_representation_may_bolster_12_nats/9253171 http://www.yardbarker.com/images/yb_logo_square_grey.png The Royals have granted the release of minor-league right-hander Mario Santiago, a move that will allow Santiago to sign with SK Wyverns of the Korean Baseball Organization. Santiago, who will turn 27 on Friday, recorded a 3.70 ERA in 35 appearances (11 starts) in 2011 while splitting time between Class AAA Omaha and Class AA Northwest Arkansas. In 2010, he helped Northwest Arkansas to the Texas League title while compiling a 6-6 record with a 3.56 ERA in 18 games (17 starts) for the Naturals. Wed, 14 Dec 2011 23:15:00 -0500 http://network.yardbarker.com/all_sports/article_external/royals_grant_release_of_minor_league_pitcher_mario_santiago/8743846 http://network.yardbarker.com/all_sports/article_external/royals_grant_release_of_minor_league_pitcher_mario_santiago/8743846 Royals grant release of minor-league pitcher Mario Santiago http://www.yardbarker.com/all_sports/articles/royals_grant_release_of_minor_league_pitcher_mario_santiago/8743846 http://www.yardbarker.com/media/3/d/3d8ed18c3c3ec5b81c7a5e5a9e42ee23eb699ba3/mini/Mario_Santiago_v_c4e2.jpg Minor League pitcher Mario Santiago was granted his release by the Royals on Wednesday so he can sign with a Korean team. Wed, 14 Dec 2011 15:46:00 -0500 http://network.yardbarker.com/boxing/article_external/minor_league_pitcher_santiago_granted_release/8735512 http://network.yardbarker.com/boxing/article_external/minor_league_pitcher_santiago_granted_release/8735512 Minor League pitcher Santiago granted release http://www.yardbarker.com/boxing/articles/minor_league_pitcher_santiago_granted_release/8735512 http://www.yardbarker.com/media/3/d/3d8ed18c3c3ec5b81c7a5e5a9e42ee23eb699ba3/mini/Mario_Santiago_v_c4e2.jpg