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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.

4D AGO

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 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 questions. Is it fair to blame manager Alex Cora? And what’s behind the decision to bench Carlos Narváez? A breakdown of the pressure, leadership, and whether this is an overreaction or a real concern. Finally, the spotlight shifts to Yordan Álvarez 🇨🇺 — is he BACK? When healthy, is he a Top 5 hitter in the game today? His impact, ceiling, and the lingering durability question all get examined. 🔥 Tap in for analysis, debate, and real baseball talk. 💭 As always — Santos wants to hear from YOU: Which storyline matters most right now? Shop Baseball Aficionado Apparel 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

26 min
MAR 20

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 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 expected.🔥 Championships, controversy, and shifting power in international baseball—Santos breaks it all down.Shop Baseball Aficionado Apparel 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

28 min
MAR 12

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 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 he out of line? 🇵🇷 Puerto Rico Advances Puerto Rico moves on despite what may be their weakest offense in WBC history. Did they exceed expectations? 🇩🇴 Dominican Republic Dominant Dominican Republic continues to roll, defeating Venezuela again as Venezuela falls to 1–5 all-time vs DR in the WBC. Santos also explains why Puerto Rico remains the Dominican Republic’s greatest rival despite what critics say. 🔥 Who are the true favorites to win it all? ⚾ Santos breaks down the surprises, controversies, and contenders shaping this year’s Classic. 🎧 Shop Baseball Aficionado Apparel 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

38 min
FEB 28

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 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 overlook 🇳🇱 Netherlands national baseball team, who could shake up the bracket once again. Plus — are we headed toward another heavyweight showdown between the United States national baseball team and the Japan national baseball team? Shop Baseball Aficionado Apparel 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

38 min
FEB 20

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 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 debate. World Baseball Classic energy at its peak. Shop Baseball Aficionado Apparel 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 Check out Yusseff Díaz on Social Media: https://x.com/yusseff305 https://www.instagram.com/yusseff305?igsh= #mlb #worldbaseballclassic #mlbpuertorico #mlbdominicana #mlbcuba

1 hr
FEB 13

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 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 pressure to win it all: República Dominicana or Venezuela — and how another title could cement the DR as the greatest Latino baseball nation of all time. Esta edición del Clásico Mundial de Béisbol de The Baseball Aficionado Podcast presenta al invitado especial - el escritor, periodista y analista de A's Beat, Henry Morales - para una inmersión profunda en las historias más grandes de cara a 2026. Desglosamos las posibilidades realistas del Equipo Cuba de avanzar y si esta es su lista menos talentosa del CMB. Analizamos la perspectiva del equipo de Puerto Rico sin Lindor, Báez y Correa, y por qué su cuerpo de lanzadores podría ser el más profundo. Además, debatimos qué nación enfrenta más presión para ganarlo todo: República Dominicana o Venezuela, y cómo otro título podría consolidar a la República Dominicana como la mejor nación de béisbol latino de todos los tiempos. Shop Baseball Aficionado Apparel 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/profile.php?id=61571162215559

53 min
FEB 5

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. 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 hardest? And how can the host nation of the tournament be expected to showcase the Classic… without its premier talent on the field? This isn’t just a roster blow — it’s a cultural and national gut punch to the fans, the island, and Caribbean baseball as a whole. 🎙️ Full breakdown, analysis, and truth — only on The Baseball Aficionado. Shop Baseball Aficionado Apparel 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/

29 min
JAN 30

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 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 out? Is there a growing double standard when it comes to Latino players versus Team USA or Japan? And perhaps most controversially… what’s really going on with Team Cuba’s roster? Santos and Yusseff break down the Cuban situation, discuss Puerto Rico, the Dominican Republic, Venezuela, and beyond, and ask the uncomfortable but necessary question: 👉 Is the World Baseball Classic heading toward trouble if its biggest Latino stars continue to opt out? A must-listen episode blending baseball, culture, politics, and accountability—because the WBC doesn’t exist without Latino baseball. ⚾🌎 Available now on YouTube and all major audio platforms. 🎧 Subscribe, rate, and join the conversation. Check out Yusseff Díaz on Social Media: https://x.com/yusseff305 https://www.instagram.com/yusseff305?igsh=

56 min

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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Santos
Years Active

2024 - 2026
Episodes

38
Rating

Clean
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