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The Baseball Aficionado
by Santos
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.
Episodes
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Interview with 2027 Top Puerto Rican Prospect Sebastian Castillo
On this episode of The Baseball Aficionado Podcast, host Santos sits down with one of the nation's premier high school baseball prospects, Sebastian Castillo, a standout Texas shortstop of Puerto Rican descent and one of the top players in the 2027 class. Castillo shares his baseball journey, the...
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Carlos Beltrán enters baseball Hall of Fame; Dominicans disrespect Puerto Rico Baseball?
This week, Coach Manny from Zona 407 joins The Baseball Aficionado Podcast for an in-depth conversation on some of the biggest topics in Latino baseball. We celebrate Carlos Beltrán becoming the 6th Puerto Rican inducted into the National Baseball Hall of Fame, discuss where he ranks among the...
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The Dominican Media hates Albert Pujols; Jorge Posada hates Baseball? Lindor vs Soto
This week on The Baseball Aficionado Podcast: Is the Dominican media at war with Albert Pujols? Santos breaks down the backlash from Dominican journalists—including Franklin Mirabal—following the 2026 World Baseball Classic, Pujols' criticism of the media, and his appearance with Héctor…
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Puerto Rico baseball dead in 2026? Edwin Díaz involved in Cockfighting? Dominican s Hate Pujols.
Has the 2026 MLB season been a total bore? With disappointing years from teams like the Mets and Astros, few signature moments, and a lack of must-watch storylines — has this season felt strangely forgettable? 🇩🇴 Do Dominicans fully appreciate the greatness of Albert Pujols? Santos discusses…
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Stearns Killed 2026 Mets? Alex Cora to Padres in 2027?
Santos kicks things off with a shocking headline: former MLB All-Star Alexei Ramírez, now 44, has tested positive for PEDs during the World Baseball Classic. What does this mean for the integrity of the tournament and how does MLB handle a situation like this on the international stage? Then we...
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Lindor Out; Soto Bad for Mets? Red Sox don't want to Win
Santos breaks down what Francisco Lindor’s injury means for the New York Mets and why it exposes their lack of leadership and identity. He also explains why he “hates” what Juan Soto has brought to the Mets culture—not the talent, but the shift in clubhouse energy. Plus, Santos goes off on the...
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MLB Investigating Corruption in DR; Altuve 3,000 hits?
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…
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Lindor & Soto Drama Continues; Alex Cora is the blame for Red Sox start?
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…
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Venezuela WBC Champions! Dominican Disappointment?
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...
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Dominican Dominance! 2026 WBC champs? México eliminated; PR Advances
The drama of the World Baseball Classic continues as Santos breaks down the biggest storylines of the tournament so far. 🇮🇹 Italy’s Stunning Run Is Italy the biggest surprise of the WBC, and can they keep their momentum going? 🇲🇽 México Eliminated Early Mexico entered the tournament with high...
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2026 WBC Predictions; USA vs Japan Final again? Puerto Rico is Live underdog!
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...
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Lockout Looming? WBC Darkhorses & Chaos in 2026
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...
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Can Cuba & Puerto Rico Compete in the 2026 WBC?
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...
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MLB Hates Puerto Rico; Lindor, Correa & Báez out of WBC
🚨 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....
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WBC Latinos Who's in Who's Out? What's up with Team Cuba
🎙️ 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…
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Free Agents Nobody wants? Arráez, Suárez & Framber
🎙️ 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...
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All-Time Latino Teams: AL West + Hot Stove Heat
🎙️ The Baseball Aficionado Podcast – All-Time Latino Teams: AL West + Hot Stove Heat In 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…
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“AL Central: All-Time Latino Teams” ft. Willy Báez (Bodega Sports)
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...
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All-Time Latino Teams: AL East Edition
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...
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Baseball, Culture & Controversy – with WFAN’s Al Cintron
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...
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Baseball’s Hot Topics: Odds, Awards & Off-Field Drama
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...
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Trade Deadline Shake-Up: Padres Go All-In, Astros Reunite with Correa, and Yankees on the Brink
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....
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Latino MLB All-Star Snubs & June Standouts
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…
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MLB from May, and Mayday in Boston
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…
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MLB All-Quarter Century Teams Our Style
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...
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Soto's Struggles & April's Latino Stars
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…
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Talkin' Black Baseball & Mets w/ Flobo Boyce
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...
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Latinos in MLB Top 100, Arenado and Stroman trade?
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...
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Hall of Shame?
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...
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MLB Hot Stove, Caribbean Baseball and More
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…
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Béisbol Boricua with Melvin López
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…
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Juan Soto and Puppet Master Boras
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:...
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Soto Sweepstakes, Sasaki and Sluggers
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?...
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The Stars of Summer
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…
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Soto, Elly, & The Rays
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…
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4 Power Countries Who has been the Best?
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...
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Among the Stars
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…
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Hall or No Hall?
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…
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Return to the Bodega featuring Willy Baez
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...
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What happened to Puerto Rico?
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.…
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Off to the Bodega with Willy Baez of Bodega Sports
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...
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Los Mets 06'
Episode 4: Santos remembers the 2006 New York Mets one of the most Latino filled baseball team of all-time. Santos addresses the narrative that the Mets lost the NLCS because of Carlos Beltrán striking out looking at Adam Wainwright's deadly curveball. Why despite winning the NL East with a 97-65...
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Cuba & The Caribbean
Santos speaks with Cuban baseball historian and accredited baseball analyst/journalist Yusseff Díaz about Cuban and Caribbean baseball. Yusseff talks about the great Cuban players who never defected, Yordan Alvarez vs Adolis Garcia; Santos laments the 2006 WBC Puerto Rico loss to Cuba, Yusseff on...
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My All-Latino Baseball Dream Team
Santos assembles a roster of his all-time Latino Baseball Dream Team. Santos states who his favorite Latino player is for each position around the diamond (infielders, outfielders, starting pitcher, closer and designated hitter). Marichal or Pedro? Alomar or Canó? Why his all-time roster is sure…
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How Great was Roberto Clemente?
Santos addresses the notion that some people of the modern era may believe that Roberto Clemente was overrated. Why Roberto Clemente was even greater of a ballplayer than you might think. How many right handed hitters have actually won 4 or more batting titles? Why we may see fewer and fewer MLB...
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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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