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The Baseball Aficionado

Join Santos "The Baseball Aficionado" as he talks baseball with a "Latin Twist". Santos breaks down the all-time great Latino players, teams, topics and more in Spanglish. Join Santos "The Baseball Aficionado" as he talks baseball with a "Latin Twist". Santos breaks down the all-time great Latino players, teams, topics and more in Spanglish.

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33:21

MLB Investigating Corruption in DR; Altuve 3,000 hits?

The Baseball Aficionado ·

2026/04/09

DID YOU KNOW? 🤯Aroldis Chapman 🇨🇺 isn’t just throwing heat — he’s putting up Hall of Fame-level numbers.Chapman owns a 39.7% K rate and 1,300+ career strikeouts (1334)…That’s MORE than both Billy Wagner and Lee Smith — two of the most respected closers ever, with Smith already in Cooperstown.💭 So the question is…Is Chapman building a Hall of Fame resume, or does he still have more to prove?🔥 Elite velocity.🔥 Historic strikeout numbers.🔥 Dominant stretches few can match.But is it enough?👇

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25:50

Lindor & Soto Drama Continues; Alex Cora is the blame...

The Baseball Aficionado ·

2026/04/03

In this episode, Santos dives into some of the biggest early-season storylines shaking up the baseball world 👇First, a deep look at the growing spotlight on Francisco Lindor 🇵🇷 and Juan Soto 🇩🇴 in Queens. From Lindor’s slow start and costly on-field miscues to the speculation surrounding his dynamic with Soto — is there real tension, or just early-season noise? More importantly… can two superstars truly co-exist under the bright lights of New York?Next, Boston’s rough 1–5 start raises

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28:07

Venezuela WBC Champions! Dominican Disappointment?

The Baseball Aficionado ·

2026/03/20

Santos breaks down a historic and controversial 2026 World Baseball Classic.🇻🇪 Venezuela wins its first-ever WBC title, led by MVP Maikel García—but his postgame comments taking a subtle shot at República Dominicana spark debate across the baseball world.🇩🇴🇺🇸 Who was the bigger disappointment—Dominican Republic or Team USA? One fell short early, the other failed on the biggest stage.🇵🇷 Is Puerto Rico’s window closing? Even without Correa, Báez, and Lindor, the concerns may run deeper than

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38:16

Dominican Dominance! 2026 WBC champs? México...

The Baseball Aficionado ·

2026/03/12

The drama of the World Baseball Classic continues as Santos breaks down the biggest storylines of the tournament so far.🇮🇹 Italy’s Stunning RunIs Italy the biggest surprise of the WBC, and can they keep their momentum going?🇲🇽 México Eliminated EarlyMexico entered the tournament with high expectations but is already out. One of the biggest disappointments of the Classic? We also discuss the controversy between Cal Raleigh and Randy Arozarena — after Raleigh refused to shake Arozarena’s hand. Was

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37:39

2026 WBC Predictions; USA vs Japan Final again?...

The Baseball Aficionado ·

2026/02/28

Santos The Baseball Aficionado breaks down his early projections for the 2026 World Baseball Classic — and some powerhouse nations might not like what’s coming.Is 🇵🇷 Puerto Rico national baseball team built for a deeper run than people expect?Will 🇻🇪 Venezuela national baseball team have enough pitching to survive the grind?Can 🇰🇷 South Korea national baseball team reassert itself on the world stage?Does 🇩🇴 Dominican Republic national baseball team finally put it all together?And don’t

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60:29

Lockout Looming? WBC Darkhorses & Chaos in 2026

The Baseball Aficionado ·

2026/02/20

On this episode of The Baseball Aficionado Podcast, Santos is joined by Yusseff Díaz of Pelota Cubana to break down baseball’s biggest storylines heading into 2026. Tony Clark steps down — is an MLB lockout inevitable? And does the game need a salary cap?Can the Netherlands shake up Group D and take down República Dominicana or Venezuela?🇲🇽 Is México a legitimate threat to win it all?🇩🇴 vs 🇺🇸 — who faces more pressure to win the Classic?🇨🇺 And will Team Cuba go winless?Bold takes. Real

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52:58

Can Cuba & Puerto Rico Compete in the 2026 WBC?

The Baseball Aficionado ·

2026/02/13

This World Baseball Classic edition of The Baseball Aficionado Podcast features special guest — A’s Beat Writer, journalist, and analyst Henry Morales — for a deep dive into the biggest storylines heading into 2026.We break down Team Cuba’s realistic chances to advance and whether this is their least talented WBC roster ever. We analyze Team Puerto Rico’s outlook without Lindor, Báez, and Correa — and why their pitching staff could still be their deepest ever. Plus, we debate which nation faces more

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28:52

MLB Hates Puerto Rico; Lindor, Correa & Báez out of WBC

The Baseball Aficionado ·

2026/02/05

🚨 NEW EPISODE — SANTOS BREAKS IT ALL DOWN 🇵🇷⚾️Santos of The Baseball Aficionado dives deep into the controversy shaking the 2026 World Baseball Classic…What does Team Puerto Rico look like without Francisco Lindor, Carlos Correa, and Javier Báez? Three franchise shortstops. Three leaders. Three of the island’s biggest global stars — all out due to the ongoing insurance issues.Is there a double standard in how these policies are being applied?Why does it feel like Puerto Rico was hit the

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56:16

WBC Latinos Who's in Who's Out? What's up with Team Cuba

The Baseball Aficionado ·

2026/01/30

🎙️ The Baseball Aficionado Podcast — Latinos in the WBC: Who’s In, Who’s Out?On this episode of The Baseball Aficionado, Santos is joined by Yusseff Díaz of Pelota Cubana for a deep, timely conversation surrounding Latino participation in the 2026 World Baseball Classic.As rosters begin to take shape, major questions are emerging:Which Latino stars are committed to the WBC—and which ones are missing in action?Are injuries, contracts, insurance issues, or organizational pressure keeping players

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79:22

Free Agents Nobody wants? Arráez, Suárez & Framber

The Baseball Aficionado ·

2026/01/24

🎙️ NEW EPISODE — The Baseball Aficionado Podcast ⚾🔥Santos links up with Willy Báez of Bodega Sports for a real baseball conversation you don’t want to miss.🤔 Does nobody want Eugenio Suárez, Framber Valdez, or Luis Arráez?🏆 Who are the future Latino Hall of Famers we’re not talking about enough?🧢 Are the Yankees really good enough with just Cody Bellinger?Follow The Baseball Aficionado on Social media: IG:

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79:38

All-Time Latino Teams: AL West + Hot Stove Heat

The Baseball Aficionado ·

2025/12/20

🎙️ The Baseball Aficionado Podcast – All-Time Latino Teams: AL West + Hot Stove HeatIn this episode of The Baseball Aficionado Podcast, Santos is joined by Willy Báez of Bodega Sports for another deep-dive into baseball history, culture, and today’s biggest storylines.⚾ All-Time Latino Teams: AL West DivisionWe break down the greatest Latino players to ever suit up for the AL West, building an all-time roster that spans generations — from legendary icons to modern-day stars. Which franchises

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90:05

“AL Central: All-Time Latino Teams” ft. Willy Báez...

The Baseball Aficionado ·

2025/11/28

In this brand-new episode, Santos The Baseball Aficionado teams up once again with the homie Willy Báez of Bodega Sports to dive deep into the American League Central and build all-time Latino lineups for every franchise in the division.From Cleveland to Chicago to Detroit, Minnesota, and Kansas City—we’re putting history under the microscope and giving Latino legends their flowers. Who makes the cut? Who gets left off? And which club ends up with the most stacked roster?🔥 Topics we break down:Does

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74:48

All-Time Latino Teams: AL East Edition

The Baseball Aficionado ·

2025/11/08

In this episode, Santos and Willy Báez of Bodega Sports kick off a brand-new series celebrating Latino excellence across Major League Baseball history. The duo dives deep into the American League East, building their all-time all-Latino rosters for the Yankees, Orioles, Rays, Blue Jays, and Red Sox.From Dominican powerhouses and Puerto Rican legends to underrated Venezuelan stars, the conversation gets fiery as they debate which AL East franchise has assembled the greatest collection of Latino

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47:29

Baseball, Culture & Controversy – with WFAN’s Al Cintron

The Baseball Aficionado ·

2025/09/27

In this episode of The Baseball Aficionado Podcast, Santos is joined by WFAN host Al Cintron for a powerful and wide-ranging conversation. Together, they dive into the importance of Latino representation in sports talk radio and media, shining a light on voices that too often get overlooked. The two break down the state of the 2025 New York Mets, recalling the ugly history of racist Mets fans toward Latino players and questioning whether David Wright was overrated.The discussion heats up around Juan

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77:43

Baseball’s Hot Topics: Odds, Awards & Off-Field Drama

The Baseball Aficionado ·

2025/09/11

On this episode, Santos is joined by Willy Baez of Bodega Sports for a loaded conversation on everything happening in the game right now. They break down: • MLB Playoff Odds: Which teams are trending up and which are fading fast. • Award Picks: Their Cy Young and MVP selections for both the American and National Leagues. • Controversy Around Mark Teixeira: From aligning himself with President Trump to resurfaced rumors about racism toward Latino players. • Wander Franco’s Latest Missteps: The

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61:52

Trade Deadline Shake-Up: Padres Go All-In, Astros...

The Baseball Aficionado ·

2025/08/09

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

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59:03

Latino MLB All-Star Snubs & June Standouts

The Baseball Aficionado ·

2025/07/10

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:

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58:28

MLB from May, and Mayday in Boston

The Baseball Aficionado ·

2025/06/06

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:

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83:12

MLB All-Quarter Century Teams Our Style

The Baseball Aficionado ·

2025/05/28

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

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84:53

Soto's Struggles & April's Latino Stars

The Baseball Aficionado ·

2025/05/06

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

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