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Alvin Garcia

Alvin Garcia is an experienced baseball writer who covers MLB and has covered various teams across multiple platforms, including Athlon Sports, FanSided, LWOS, and NewsBreak. 

Since starting his baseball writing career in 2022, he has provided insightful analysis and a passionate perspective.

What’s wrong with the Texas Rangers’ power bat?

The Rangers need García’s power, swagger and energy. One slump doesn’t erase his value, and his track record suggests he’ll snap out of it sooner or later.

Rockies send down top prospect, raising questions about player development

The Colorado Rockies’ decision to option Zac Veen back to Triple-A Albuquerque last night might look like a routine move, but it underscores an organizational habit that might do more harm than good.

Should MLB ban position players from pitching in blowouts?

If MLB wants to uphold the integrity of nine full innings, it’s time to take this circus act off the mound.

Jorge Lopez and the quiet crisis in Major League Baseball

Jorge Lopez’s recent suspension for throwing a pitch near Andrew McCutchen’s head is more than another blip in MLB’s disciplinary ledger. The latest chapter in a story reveals how poorly equipped the league still is at handling player mental health and emotional wellness.

Kris Bryant's injury puts Rockies' future in serious doubt

Kris Bryant's diagnosis is not just a player injury story; it's a franchise-altering moment that could shape the Rockies' operation for years.

Torpedo bats are only the beginning — pitchers better start planning

The “torpedo bat” may be more than a quirky new piece of gear. It might be the gateway to a new era in baseball.

Pirates can't escape chaos even when the season just started

The Pittsburgh Pirates have opened the 2025 season with a 3-7 record. That’s disappointing but hardly surprising for a franchise that's spent much of the last three decades chasing its own shadow.

Tigers former All-Star isn't living up to his contract — and he knows it

The Tigers are stuck paying for past potential while hoping for future flashes from Javier Baez.

Vladimir Guerrero Jr.'s contract talks could define Blue Jays' future

Guerrero’s contract situation won’t just shape this season. It could define the entire next era of Blue Jays baseball.

What Kumar Rocker, Jack Leiter mean for Rangers — and future of pitching development

The pairing of Leiter and Rocker is something baseball fans have dreamed about since the duo dominated at Vanderbilt in 2021.

Are Bruce Bochy, Terry Francona holding back the future of MLB managing?

Bruce Bochy and Terry Francona have done almost everything a baseball manager can do. They’ve won championships, earned respect across generations and re-established themselves as legendary figures in the game. 

What Tyler Freeman could bring to Rockies in 2025

His 2024 season ended on a sour note after a late slump and a brief stint in Triple-A, but his strong spring hints at a player with something to prove and a skill set that fits well in Denver.

Rangers' Jacob deGrom must reinvent himself if he wants his career to last

After undergoing two Tommy John surgeries, the reality is apparent: if deGrom doesn’t adjust his approach, his career may not last much longer.

Why Alex Verdugo is still a free agent

How did Alex Verdugo go from a starting outfielder for the Yankees to an afterthought in free agency?

Angels replace one injury-prone player with another and it backfires

Instead of committing to a complete rebuild or a decisive playoff push, the Angels seem stuck in a cycle of patchwork fixes.

Can Twins count on Royce Lewis? Another injury raises big questions

It’s another frustrating setback for a player who had his first fully healthy offseason and seemed primed to play an entire season for the first time.

Did Yankees' Gerrit Cole opt out knowing he needed Tommy John surgery?

Ultimately, Gerrit Cole got what he wanted. Whether the Yankees will regret their role in his deal remains to be seen.