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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.

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

    20/12/2025

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

    🎙️ 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 dominate? Which players were automatic locks? And which tough omissions sparked debate?🔥 MLB Hot Stove TalkThe conversation shifts to the present as we tackle a shocking offseason twist:The Mets let Edwin Díaz and Pete Alonso walk — what does this say about the direction of the franchise?How does this impact Francisco Lindor and the clubhouse moving forward?💣 Tarik Skubal WatchOne of the most electric arms in baseball could be on the move. We discuss:Where will Tarik Skubal land?Which contenders make the most sense and what kind of return could Detroit command?From history to headlines, culture to contracts — this episode delivers the full Baseball Aficionado experience. Follow The Baseball Aficionado on Social media:  IG: @thebaseballaficionado  https://www.instagram.com/thebaseballaficionado?igsh=ZGdmaXMxZThqMXpn  TikTok:  https://www.tiktok.com/@thebbaficionado?_t=ZT-8sxFSLYsUl0&_r=1&fbclid=PAY2xjawH_dhFleHRuA2FlbQIxMAABpjDkkvVZDjDc0G-VMd7UIDuW4cRAsUYcSbLB2FAwVsKfN7j4yI0BuRxrRA_aem_wCgGMIJLSU4RnKLKcG2pxg  YouTube: https://youtube.com/@thebaseballaficionado?si=vFXPTMjtDv4IGipt Facebook:  https://www.facebook.com/share/19nwdMHK9e/   Shop Baseball Aficionado Apparel https://bbaficionado.com/  Follow Bodega Sports on Social Media:  https://www.instagram.com/Bodega.Sports/ https://www.facebook.com/share/PREWX5TY9GZDxshP/?mibextid=qi2Omg  https://www.tiktok.com/@bodega.sports?_t=ZT-8u0FGx1iT3m&_r=1

    1h 20m
  2. “AL Central: All-Time Latino Teams” ft. Willy Báez (Bodega Sports)

    28/11/2025

    “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 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 Roberto Alomar lock down 2B on the all-time Cleveland Indians/Guardians Latino squad?Is the Chicago White Sox basically a Cuban national team with all their historic stars?Detroit’s underrated Latino iconsMinnesota’s Caribbean fan favoritesKansas City’s surprising depthAnd the toughest roster debates from each franchiseIf you love Latino béisbol, MLB history, and good barbershop-style debate, this one’s for you.🎧 Tap in now — who makes YOUR AL Central Latino All-Time Teams? Follow The Baseball Aficionado on Social media:  IG: @thebaseballaficionado  https://www.instagram.com/thebaseballaficionado?igsh=ZGdmaXMxZThqMXpn  TikTok:  https://www.tiktok.com/@thebbaficionado?_t=ZT-8sxFSLYsUl0&_r=1&fbclid=PAY2xjawH_dhFleHRuA2FlbQIxMAABpjDkkvVZDjDc0G-VMd7UIDuW4cRAsUYcSbLB2FAwVsKfN7j4yI0BuRxrRA_aem_wCgGMIJLSU4RnKLKcG2pxg  YouTube: https://youtube.com/@thebaseballaficionado?si=vFXPTMjtDv4IGipt  Facebook:  https://www.facebook.com/share/19nwdMHK9e/  Shop Baseball Aficionado Apparel https://bbaficionado.com/  Follow Bodega Sports on Social Media:  https://www.instagram.com/Bodega.Sports/ https://www.facebook.com/share/PREWX5TY9GZDxshP/?mibextid=qi2Omg  https://www.tiktok.com/@bodega.sports?_t=ZT-8u0FGx1iT3m&_r=1

    1h 30m
  3. All-Time Latino Teams: AL East Edition

    08/11/2025

    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 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 talent of all time. Expect nostalgia, stats, and plenty of cultura.🔊 Tune in for:Debates over the ultimate Latino Yankees lineupForgotten gems from Orioles and Blue Jays historyRays and Red Sox surprises that might shock youThe start of a historic breakdown of Latino influence by division Follow The Baseball Aficionado on Social media:  IG: @thebaseballaficionado  https://www.instagram.com/thebaseballaficionado?igsh=ZGdmaXMxZThqMXpn  TikTok:  https://www.tiktok.com/@thebbaficionado?_t=ZT-8sxFSLYsUl0&_r=1&fbclid=PAY2xjawH_dhFleHRuA2FlbQIxMAABpjDkkvVZDjDc0G-VMd7UIDuW4cRAsUYcSbLB2FAwVsKfN7j4yI0BuRxrRA_aem_wCgGMIJLSU4RnKLKcG2pxg  YouTube: https://youtube.com/@thebaseballaficionado?si=vFXPTMjtDv4IGipt Facebook:  https://www.facebook.com/share/19nwdMHK9e/  Shop Baseball Aficionado Apparel https://bbaficionado.com/  Follow Bodega Sports on Social Media:  https://www.instagram.com/Bodega.Sports/ https://www.facebook.com/share/PREWX5TY9GZDxshP/?mibextid=qi2Omg  https://www.tiktok.com/@bodega.sports?_t=ZT-8u0FGx1iT3m&_r=1

    1h 15m

  4. 27/09/2025

    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 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 Soto’s impact, the persistent double standards for Latino stars in MLB, and the undeniable greatness of Aaron Judge. Santos and Al also hand out kudos to Brian Cashman for building another strong Yankees squad. And because it wouldn’t be The Baseball Aficionado without some curveballs, the episode closes with some random NFL banter—including the wild take that Joe Namath may have sold his soul for the Jets’ lone Super Bowl.Baseball, culture, controversy, and a little football flavor—this one has it all. Shop Baseball Aficionado Apparel New Collection Now Available!  https://bbaficionado.com/  Follow The Baseball Aficionado on Social media: IG: @thebaseballaficionado https://www.instagram.com/thebaseballaficionado?igsh=ZGdmaXMxZThqMXpn TikTok:  https://www.tiktok.com/@thebbaficionado?_t=ZT-8sxFSLYsUl0&_r=1&fbclid=PAY2xjawH_dhFleHRuA2FlbQIxMAABpjDkkvVZDjDc0G-VMd7UIDuW4cRAsUYcSbLB2FAwVsKfN7j4yI0BuRxrRA_aem_wCgGMIJLSU4RnKLKcG2pxg  YouTube: https://youtube.com/@thebaseballaficionado?si=vFXPTMjtDv4IGipt  Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/share/19nwdMHK9e/  Follow Al Cintron  Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/tioalnyc?igsh=MXhkM2Q4ejFsdmN4Mw== YouTube: https://m.youtube.com/@TioALnyc?fbclid=PAT01DUANEJABleHRuA2FlbQIxMAABp87X2h3tTj35rKf2AWQO6pR4s38-vtTwIrTE2Itez547hNzFMbHJ2Hi5CEGn_aem_uAhInZT-I6pbmvlm7ACJ1w

    47 min
  5. Baseball’s Hot Topics: Odds, Awards & Off-Field Drama

    11/09/2025

    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 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 ongoing saga of the once-promising shortstop in the Dominican Republic. • The Rise of Junior Caminero: How the young star is quickly making a name for himself as one of baseball’s brightest future talents. It’s a mix of hot takes, hard truths, and deep baseball insight you won’t want to miss. Follow The Baseball Aficionado on Social media:  IG: @thebaseballaficionado  https://www.instagram.com/thebaseballaficionado?igsh=ZGdmaXMxZThqMXpn  TikTok:  https://www.tiktok.com/@thebbaficionado?_t=ZT-8sxFSLYsUl0&_r=1&fbclid=PAY2xjawH_dhFleHRuA2FlbQIxMAABpjDkkvVZDjDc0G-VMd7UIDuW4cRAsUYcSbLB2FAwVsKfN7j4yI0BuRxrRA_aem_wCgGMIJLSU4RnKLKcG2pxg  YouTube: https://youtube.com/@thebaseballaficionado?si=vFXPTMjtDv4IGipt Facebook:  https://www.facebook.com/share/19nwdMHK9e/  Shop Baseball Aficionado Apparel https://bbaficionado.com/  Follow Bodega Sports on Social Media:  https://www.instagram.com/Bodega.Sports/ https://www.facebook.com/share/PREWX5TY9GZDxshP/?mibextid=qi2Omg  https://www.tiktok.com/@bodega.sports?_t=ZT-8u0FGx1iT3m&_r=1

    1h 18m
  6. Trade Deadline Shake-Up: Padres Go All-In, Astros Reunite with Correa, and Yankees on the Brink

    09/08/2025

    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. 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 pick to win the 2025 World Series, but why they might just become every Dominican fan’s favorite squad. Plus, we react to the shocking suspensions of Emmanuel Clase and Luis Ortiz, and debate whether the struggling New York Yankees can still find a way into the postseason. It’s deadline drama, bold predictions, and hot takes you won’t want to miss. Shop Baseball Aficionado Apparel (Our Official Merch) Follow The Baseball Aficionado on Social media:  https://bbaficionado.com/  IG: @thebaseballaficionado https://www.instagram.com/thebaseballaficionado?igsh=ZGdmaXMxZThqMXpn TikTok:  https://www.tiktok.com/@thebbaficionado?_t=ZT-8sxFSLYsUl0&_r=1&fbclid=PAY2xjawH_dhFleHRuA2FlbQIxMAABpjDkkvVZDjDc0G-VMd7UIDuW4cRAsUYcSbLB2FAwVsKfN7j4yI0BuRxrRA_aem_wCgGMIJLSU4RnKLKcG2pxg YouTube: https://youtube.com/@thebaseballaficionado?si=vFXPTMjtDv4IGipt  Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/share/19nwdMHK9e/  Follow Bodega Sports on Social Media:  https://www.instagram.com/Bodega.Sports/ https://www.facebook.com/share/PREWX5TY9GZDxshP/?mibextid=qi2Omg https://www.tiktok.com/@bodega.sports?_t=ZT-8u0FGx1iT3m&_r=1 Follow The Baseball Aficionado on Social media:  IG: @thebaseballaficionado  https://www.instagram.com/thebaseballaficionado?igsh=ZGdmaXMxZThqMXpn  TikTok:  https://www.tiktok.com/@thebbaficionado?_t=ZT-8sxFSLYsUl0&_r=1&fbclid=PAY2xjawH_dhFleHRuA2FlbQIxMAABpjDkkvVZDjDc0G-VMd7UIDuW4cRAsUYcSbLB2FAwVsKfN7j4yI0BuRxrRA_aem_wCgGMIJLSU4RnKLKcG2pxg  YouTube: https://youtube.com/@thebaseballaficionado?si=vFXPTMjtDv4IGipt Facebook:  https://www.facebook.com/share/19nwdMHK9e/   Follow Bodega Sports on Social Media:  https://www.instagram.com/Bodega.Sports/ https://www.facebook.com/share/PREWX5TY9GZDxshP/?mibextid=qi2Omg  https://www.tiktok.com/@bodega.sports?_t=ZT-8u0FGx1iT3m&_r=1

    1h 2m
  7. Latino MLB All-Star Snubs & June Standouts

    10/07/2025

    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 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: @thebaseballaficionado  https://www.instagram.com/thebaseballaficionado?igsh=ZGdmaXMxZThqMXpn TikTok:  https://www.tiktok.com/@thebbaficionado?_t=ZT-8sxFSLYsUl0&_r=1&fbclid=PAY2xjawH_dhFleHRuA2FlbQIxMAABpjDkkvVZDjDc0G-VMd7UIDuW4cRAsUYcSbLB2FAwVsKfN7j4yI0BuRxrRA_aem_wCgGMIJLSU4RnKLKcG2pxg  YouTube: https://youtube.com/@thebaseballaficionado?si=vFXPTMjtDv4IGipt Facebook:  https://www.facebook.com/share/19nwdMHK9e/  Shop Baseball Aficionado Apparel https://bbaficionado.com/  Follow Bodega Sports on Social Media: https://www.instagram.com/Bodega.Sports/ https://www.facebook.com/share/PREWX5TY9GZDxshP/?mibextid=qi2Omg  https://www.tiktok.com/@bodega.sports?_t=ZT-8u0FGx1iT3m&_r=1

    59 min
  8. MLB from May, and Mayday in Boston

    06/06/2025

    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 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: @thebaseballaficionado https://www.instagram.com/thebaseballaficionado?igsh=ZGdmaXMxZThqMXpn TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@thebbaficionado?_t=ZT-8sxFSLYsUl0&_r=1&fbclid=PAY2xjawH_dhFleHRuA2FlbQIxMAABpjDkkvVZDjDc0G-VMd7UIDuW4cRAsUYcSbLB2FAwVsKfN7j4yI0BuRxrRA_aem_wCgGMIJLSU4RnKLKcG2pxg YouTube: https://youtube.com/@thebaseballaficionado?si=vFXPTMjtDv4IGipt Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/share/19nwdMHK9e/ Shop Baseball Aficionado Apparel https://bbaficionado.com/ Follow BodegaSports on Social Media: https://www.instagram.com/Bodega.Sports/ https://www.facebook.com/share/PREWX5TY9GZDxshP/? mibextid=qi2Omghttps://www.tiktok.com/@bodega.sports?_t=ZT-8u0FGx1iT3m&_r=1

    58 min
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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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  • Creator
    Santos
  • Years Active
    2024 - 2025
  • Episodes
    29
  • Rating
    Clean
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