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Darell Hernaiz hitting a walk-off home run against Panama

Darell Hernaiz on His Walk‑Off, Puerto Rico, and a World Baseball Classic He’ll Never Forget

Evan M. Thompson, Editor-in-chief
March 14, 2026

Oakland Athletics
World Baseball Classic

Darell Hernaiz on His Walk‑Off, Puerto Rico, and a WBC He’ll Never Forget HOUSTON (Mar. 14) — When Darell Hernaiz stepped to the plate against Panama, the situation was simple: tied in the tenth, two outs. Nothing to lose, everything to gain. What happened next became one of the defining swings of Puerto Rico’s tournament […]

Carlos Cortes batting for the Athletics in Spring Training 2026

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Carlos Cortes Embraces Chance to Represent Puerto Rico in World Baseball Classic

Evan M. Thompson, Editor-in-chief
March 4, 2026

Oakland Athletics
World Baseball Classic

Carlos Cortes Takes Puerto Rico Pride into World Baseball Classic MESA, Ariz. — When Carlos Cortes learned he’d been selected for Team Puerto Rico in the World Baseball Classic, his first emotion wasn’t about his career. It was about what it meant for his family. “I was very proud, very excited for my family,” Cortes […]