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

Phillies’ Ace Opts Out of All-Star Game, Adding to MLB’s Star Power Crisis

Phillies’ Ace Opts Out of All-Star Game, Adding to MLB’s Star Power Crisis

Mariners Star Pulls Out of All-Star Game

Mariners Star Pulls Out of All-Star Game

Jeff Passan Names Brewers as ‘Perfect Fit’ for All-Star Slugger

Jeff Passan Names Brewers as ‘Perfect Fit’ for All-Star Slugger

Cubs Searching for Third Base Help as Trade Deadline Looms

Cubs Searching for Third Base Help as Trade Deadline Looms

Brewers Named Top Landing Spot for Star Outfielder Slugger

Brewers Named Top Landing Spot for Star Outfielder Slugger

Brewers Sweep Dodgers in July—But What Did You Expect?

Brewers Sweep Dodgers in July—But What Did You Expect?

Brewers Rookie Delivers Statement Game Against Dodgers

Brewers Rookie Delivers Statement Game Against Dodgers

Red Sox $140M Player’s Defense Is Quietly Becoming a Liability

Red Sox $140M Player’s Defense Is Quietly Becoming a Liability

Brewers Suffer a Major Blow, Then Get an Instant Surprise

Brewers Suffer a Major Blow, Then Get an Instant Surprise

Mets Star Nearing Return After Rehab Start: ‘Could Be Back Very Soon’

Mets Star Nearing Return After Rehab Start: ‘Could Be Back Very Soon’

Rockies Sink to Historic Lows While Still Pretending Progress Is Happening

Rockies Sink to Historic Lows While Still Pretending Progress Is Happening

Yankees Keep Making Excuses While Other Teams Demand Results

Yankees Keep Making Excuses While Other Teams Demand Results

Mets Star Snubbed From 2025 All-Star Game Despite Strong First Half

Mets Star Snubbed From 2025 All-Star Game Despite Strong First Half

Phillies Expected to Buy at Deadline—But the Offense Isn’t Good Enough

Phillies Expected to Buy at Deadline—But the Offense Isn’t Good Enough

Maple Leafs Linked to Free Agent Forward With Ties to Auston Matthews

Maple Leafs Linked to Free Agent Forward With Ties to Auston Matthews

Mariners Expected to Trade Prospects to Fix Broken Lineup

Mariners Expected to Trade Prospects to Fix Broken Lineup

Yankees to Promote Top Prospect With Rotation Depth Thinning: Report

Yankees to Promote Top Prospect With Rotation Depth Thinning: Report

Astros Embarrass Dodgers, Prompt Cheating Accusation From Broadcaster

Astros Embarrass Dodgers, Prompt Cheating Accusation From Broadcaster

Padres Struggling Star Might Be Finding His Swing Again

Padres Struggling Star Might Be Finding His Swing Again

Bleacher Report Calls Former Astros’ Contract One of MLB’s Worst

Bleacher Report Calls Former Astros’ Contract One of MLB’s Worst

Diamondbacks Slugger Breaks Silence on Trade Buzz

Diamondbacks Slugger Breaks Silence on Trade Buzz

Astros Look to Maintain Division Lead Without Star Player

Astros Look to Maintain Division Lead Without Star Player

Leafs Face Harsh Reality as Cup History Gets Etched Away

Leafs Face Harsh Reality as Cup History Gets Etched Away

Yankees Making Calls to Trade for Hot Corner Upgrade: Report

Yankees Making Calls to Trade for Hot Corner Upgrade: Report

Mariners Could Land 2-Time Champ as Red Sox Slide Continues

Mariners Could Land 2-Time Champ as Red Sox Slide Continues

Blue Jays’ $92.5M Gamble Lands Among MLB’s Cringiest Contracts

Blue Jays’ $92.5M Gamble Lands Among MLB’s Cringiest Contracts

Panthers Lock In Their Core and Chase History: ‘Why Not a Three-Peat?’

Panthers Lock In Their Core and Chase History: ‘Why Not a Three-Peat?’

LA Kings Called ‘Biggest Losers’ of NHL Free Agency’s First Day

LA Kings Called ‘Biggest Losers’ of NHL Free Agency’s First Day

Astros Fan Favorite Named on List of MLB’s Cringiest Contracts

Astros Fan Favorite Named on List of MLB’s Cringiest Contracts

Panthers Know Veteran’s Deal Might Age Poorly—And They Don’t Care

Panthers Know Veteran’s Deal Might Age Poorly—And They Don’t Care