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Leonel Manzanares De la Rosa

Leonel Manzanares de la Rosa is a radio producer, writer, editor, translator and curator from Mexico.

Houston Astros stars Alex Bregman and Carlos Correa Mandatory Credit: Jayne Kamin-Oncea-USA TODAY Sports

Houston Astros should embrace their heel identity

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KANSAS CITY, MO - MARCH 19: A jogger runs past an empty Kauffman Stadium, home of the Kansas City Royals, as Major League Baseball has shut down competition due to coronavirus on March 19, 2020 in Kansas City, Missouri. The NBA, NHL, NCAA and MLB have all announced cancellations or postponements of events because of COVID-19. (Photo by Jamie Squire/Getty Images)

Kansas City Royals: Asa Lacy could be the ace of the future

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Dortmund's English midfielder Jadon Sancho shows a "Justice for George Floyd" shirt as he celebrates after scoring his team's second goal during the German first division Bundesliga football match SC Paderborn 07 and Borussia Dortmund at Benteler Arena in Paderborn on May 31, 2020. (Photo by Lars Baron / POOL / AFP) / DFL REGULATIONS PROHIBIT ANY USE OF PHOTOGRAPHS AS IMAGE SEQUENCES AND/OR QUASI-VIDEO (Photo by LARS BARON/POOL/AFP via Getty Images)

Bundesliga players take a stand and demand Justice for George Floyd

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Bayern Munich's German midfielder Joshua Kimmich (C) celebrates scoring with his team-mates during the German first division Bundesliga football match BVB Borussia Dortmund v FC Bayern Munich on May 26, 2020 in Dortmund, western Germany. (Photo by Federico GAMBARINI / POOL / AFP) / DFL REGULATIONS PROHIBIT ANY USE OF PHOTOGRAPHS AS IMAGE SEQUENCES AND/OR QUASI-VIDEO (Photo by FEDERICO GAMBARINI/POOL/AFP via Getty Images)

Bayern Munich: Joshua Kimmich reminded us what a talent he is with match-winning goal

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A fan of the National Baseball Team of Nicaragua walks with a flag of Nicaragua before the friendly game of the National Baseball Team of Nicaragua against the National Baseball Team of Taiwan in the Stadium "Dennis Martínez" "The Perfect Game" in Managua the 22 of October, 2017. / AFP PHOTO / INTI OCON (Photo credit should read INTI OCON/AFP via Getty Images)

The first no-hitter of the COVID-19 era came from Nicaragua

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Dortmund's Norwegian forward Erling Braut Haaland celebrates after his team scored his 4th goal during the German first division Bundesliga football match BVB Borussia Dortmund v Schalke 04 on May 16, 2020 in Dortmund, western Germany as the season resumed following a two-month absence due to the novel coronavirus COVID-19 pandemic. (Photo by Martin Meissner / POOL / AFP) / DFL REGULATIONS PROHIBIT ANY USE OF PHOTOGRAPHS AS IMAGE SEQUENCES AND/OR QUASI-VIDEO (Photo by MARTIN MEISSNER/POOL/AFP via Getty Images)

Bundesliga: Borussia Dortmund returns in sharp fashion

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SEOUL, SOUTH KOREA - APRIL 21: (EDITORIAL USE ONLY) Chung Soo-bin of Doosan Bears bats during the preseason game between LG Twins and Doosan Bears at Jamsil Baseball Stadium on April 21, 2020 in Seoul, South Korea. The Korea Baseball Organization (KBO) open a preseason games Tuesday, with its 10 clubs scheduled to play four games each through April 27. The Korea Baseball Organization (KBO) announced Tuesday that the 2020 regular season, postponed from its March 28 start date due to the coronavirus outbreak, will begin May 5. (Photo by Chung Sung-Jun/Getty Images)

KBO: A guide to the Korea Baseball Organization and its teams

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Isaiah Simmons, Clemson Tigers. (Photo by Don Juan Moore/Getty Images)

Isaiah Simmons is a perfect defensive weapon for rising Arizona Cardinals

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LONDON, ENGLAND - MARCH 01: Raul Jimenez of Wolverhampton Wanderers celebrates after scoring his team's third goal during the Premier League match between Tottenham Hotspur and Wolverhampton Wanderers at Tottenham Hotspur Stadium on March 01, 2020 in London, United Kingdom. (Photo by Richard Heathcote/Getty Images)

Real Madrid: Could Raul Jimenez fit Zidane’s system?

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8 May 1994: First baseman Andres Galarraga of the Colorado Rockies stands in the batters box during a game against the San Diego Padres at Jack Murphy Stadium in San Diego, California. Mandatory Credit: Jonathan Daniel /Allsport

Andres Galarraga: Remembering the iconic Venezuelan slugger

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TAMPA, FLORIDA - DECEMBER 29: Jameis Winston #3 of the Tampa Bay Buccaneers in action against the Atlanta Falcons at Raymond James Stadium on December 29, 2019 in Tampa, Florida. (Photo by Michael Reaves/Getty Images)

Green Bay Packers signing Jameis Winston would make a lot of sense

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PALERMO, ITALY - MARCH 22: World Cup Trophy 2006 is displayed during an exhibition of Italian Football Federation Trophies and Memorabilia at Villa Niscemi on March 22, 2017 in Palermo, Italy. (Photo by Tullio M. Puglia/Getty Images)

5 classic World Cup matches to watch on YouTube right now

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Arizona Cardinals, Larry Fitzgerald, #11 (Photo by Abbie Parr/Getty Images)

Arizona Cardinals: Is it time to finally think playoffs?

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382468 03: Former New York Yankees pitcher Jim Bouton, right, signs copies of his new book, "Ball Four: The Final Pitch" November 27, 2000 at a Waldenbooks store in Schaumburg, IL. "Ball Four: The Final Pitch" is a new and final edition of his controversial 1970 book titled "Ball Four" that has sold more than five million copies worldwide its 30-year life. (Photo by Tim Boyle/Newsmakers)

5 great or lesser-known baseball books you should read right now

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LIVERPOOL, ENGLAND - MARCH 11: The players of Liverpool line up prior to the UEFA Champions League round of 16 second leg match between Liverpool FC and Atletico Madrid at Anfield on March 11, 2020 in Liverpool, United Kingdom. (Photo by Alex Livesey - Danehouse/Getty Images)

What will coronavirus contingency mean for Liverpool’s historic season?

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GOODYEAR, ARIZONA - FEBRUARY 28: Jose Garcia #83 of the Cincinnati Reds celebrates with teammates on the bench after hitting a two run home run against the Oakland Athletics during the second inning of a spring training game at Goodyear Ballpark on February 28, 2020 in Goodyear, Arizona. (Photo by Norm Hall/Getty Images)

MLB: 5 teams coming of age in 2020 after seasons of rebuilding

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