Alvin Garcia

Expertise:
MLB, New York Yankees
Education:
University of Puerto Rico, University of Maryland Global Campus
Location:
Austin, Texas

Experience

Alvin Garcia is a sports writer from Puerto Rico who strongly focuses on Major League Baseball. Since beginning his writing career in 2022, he has contributed to several prominent platforms, including FanSided, LWOS, NewsBreak, Athlon Sports, and Yardbarker. He currently writes for Heavy, covering MLB at a national level. Throughout his career, Alvin has been a beat writer for multiple teams such as the Arizona Diamondbacks, Kansas City Royals, Los Angeles Dodgers, Chicago Cubs, Texas Rangers, and Boston Red Sox. His work is known for its sharp analysis and broad league-wide perspective. He is also a member of the Internet Baseball Writers Association of America (IBWAA) and the Society for American Baseball Research (SABR).

Education

After graduating high school, Alvin Garcia attended the University of Puerto Rico for three years before enlisting in the United States Army. After his military service, he completed his degree at the University of Maryland Global Campus.

Latest Articles From Alvin Garcia

Texans Get a Surprise From ESPN—And It’s Not a Compliment

Texans Get a Surprise From ESPN—And It’s Not a Compliment

Yankees Predicted to Trade Outfielder in Creative Three-Team Deadline Deal

Yankees Predicted to Trade Outfielder in Creative Three-Team Deadline Deal

Yankees Expected to Lose Top Slugger to Mariners at Deadline

Yankees Expected to Lose Top Slugger to Mariners at Deadline

Yankees’ Voice Unloads on Team: “Stop Putting Lipstick on a Pig”

Yankees’ Voice Unloads on Team: “Stop Putting Lipstick on a Pig”

Yankees Trade Buzz Grows Louder as Infielder’s Future Looks Uncertain

Yankees Trade Buzz Grows Louder as Infielder’s Future Looks Uncertain

Yankees Weigh Risk as Slugger’s Defense Raises Red Flags

Yankees Weigh Risk as Slugger’s Defense Raises Red Flags

Nationals Refusing to Trade Young Core Could Backfire

Nationals Refusing to Trade Young Core Could Backfire

Cubs in 3-Team Race for Gold Glove Third Baseman

Cubs in 3-Team Race for Gold Glove Third Baseman

Yankees Star at Center of Dugout Drama After Braves Clash

Yankees Star at Center of Dugout Drama After Braves Clash

Dodgers Predicted to Replace Outfielder as Struggles Continue

Dodgers Predicted to Replace Outfielder as Struggles Continue

Yankees Go All-In on Third Base Slugger as Trade Deadline Nears

Yankees Go All-In on Third Base Slugger as Trade Deadline Nears

Marlins Refuse to Trade Breakout Star Amid Fire Sale

Marlins Refuse to Trade Breakout Star Amid Fire Sale

Brewers Predicted as Surprise 2025 World Series Champs

Brewers Predicted as Surprise 2025 World Series Champs

Red Sox Named Top Landing Spot for Ace in Blockbuster Proposal

Red Sox Named Top Landing Spot for Ace in Blockbuster Proposal

Royals Expected to Trade Fan Favorite at Deadline, Per Insider

Royals Expected to Trade Fan Favorite at Deadline, Per Insider

Dodgers’ Trade Deadline Plans Just Took a Surprising Turn

Dodgers’ Trade Deadline Plans Just Took a Surprising Turn

Yankees May Have to Sell Despite World Series Hype, Bleacher Report Says

Yankees May Have to Sell Despite World Series Hype, Bleacher Report Says

Red Sox Deal Hopes Hit Snag as Twins Shut Down Trade Talks

Red Sox Deal Hopes Hit Snag as Twins Shut Down Trade Talks

Brewers Named Top Landing Spot for Braves’ Slugger

Brewers Named Top Landing Spot for Braves’ Slugger

Blue Jays Trade Deadline Forecast: Buy Now or Sell Smart?

Blue Jays Trade Deadline Forecast: Buy Now or Sell Smart?

Dodgers Former Ace Eyes MLB Comeback After Suspension, Says Agent Scott Boras

Dodgers Former Ace Eyes MLB Comeback After Suspension, Says Agent Scott Boras

Twins All-Star Shuts Down Trade Rumors: ‘I Can’t Be Traded’

Twins All-Star Shuts Down Trade Rumors: ‘I Can’t Be Traded’

Yankees Haven’t Made Decision on Top Prospect George Lombard Jr.’s Trade Status

Yankees Haven’t Made Decision on Top Prospect George Lombard Jr.’s Trade Status

Yankees Star Brought Swag, Not Swings, in Home Run Derby Flop

Yankees Star Brought Swag, Not Swings, in Home Run Derby Flop

Dodgers Hoping Pitcher Can Still Be the Star They Paid For

Dodgers Hoping Pitcher Can Still Be the Star They Paid For

Yankees Backed Into a Corner on Third Base Decision

Yankees Backed Into a Corner on Third Base Decision

Twins Can’t Afford to Trade Star Player—No Matter the Return

Twins Can’t Afford to Trade Star Player—No Matter the Return

Yankees Have Options at 3B—But So Does Everyone Else

Yankees Have Options at 3B—But So Does Everyone Else

Brewers Can Outbid Yankees for Power Bat at Trade Deadline

Brewers Can Outbid Yankees for Power Bat at Trade Deadline

Brewers Rookie’s All-Star Nod Has Players and Writers Fuming

Brewers Rookie’s All-Star Nod Has Players and Writers Fuming