Julio Valdera is an award-winning journalist based in Spain. At Yardbarker, he covers MLB and golf, but his reporting journey spans far beyond the diamonds and the fairways. From soccer pitches to Olympic arenas, Julio has covered it all. His bylines also dive into politics, science, and technology, reflecting a curiosity that refuses to be boxed in. Before stepping into the newsroom, he earned a law degree and practiced law.
Optimism is the watchword in Toronto, and the first to set the example was manager John Schneider.