Alvin Garcia

Expertise:
MLB
Education:
University of Puerto Rico, University of Maryland Global Campus
Location:
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 served as a beat writer for multiple teams, including 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 from 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

Yankees’ Playoff Push Complicated by Slugger’s Health

Yankees’ Playoff Push Complicated by Slugger’s Health

Cubs’ Gamble on All-Star Slugger Backfiring as Struggles Mount

Cubs’ Gamble on All-Star Slugger Backfiring as Struggles Mount

Yankees Sit Shortstop as Defensive Struggles Reach Breaking Point

Yankees Sit Shortstop as Defensive Struggles Reach Breaking Point

Dodgers Superstar Backed by Analyst in Embarrassing Defense

Dodgers Superstar Backed by Analyst in Embarrassing Defense

Yankees’ GM Preaches Urgency, Not Panic, as Playoff Race Tightens

Yankees’ GM Preaches Urgency, Not Panic, as Playoff Race Tightens

Yankees May Target All-Star as Diamondbacks Relationship Sours

Yankees May Target All-Star as Diamondbacks Relationship Sours

Tigers Predicted to Lose All-Star After Breakout Season

Tigers Predicted to Lose All-Star After Breakout Season

Red Sox iPad Incident Reignites Optics Problem Tied to Manager’s Past

Red Sox iPad Incident Reignites Optics Problem Tied to Manager’s Past

Yankees’ Slugger Sounds Like a Star Already Preparing to Leave

Yankees’ Slugger Sounds Like a Star Already Preparing to Leave

Yankees Called Out for Missing Chance to Land Legendary Manager

Yankees Called Out for Missing Chance to Land Legendary Manager

Mets Joy Over Slugger’s Milestone Gets Crushed by ESPN

Mets Joy Over Slugger’s Milestone Gets Crushed by ESPN

Red Sox’s Shortstop Ties Franchise Record in Resurgent Season

Red Sox’s Shortstop Ties Franchise Record in Resurgent Season

Mets Eye Japanese Star Slugger as Offseason Target

Mets Eye Japanese Star Slugger as Offseason Target

Mets’ $340M Roster on Brink of Infamous Collapse, Insider Warns

Mets’ $340M Roster on Brink of Infamous Collapse, Insider Warns

Dodgers Star Shohei Ohtani Accused in Lawsuit Over Real Estate Venture

Dodgers Star Shohei Ohtani Accused in Lawsuit Over Real Estate Venture

Yankees’ Captain Publicly Disagrees With Manager Amid Team’s Slide

Yankees’ Captain Publicly Disagrees With Manager Amid Team’s Slide

Mets’ Veteran Refuses to Give Up on NL East Despite Losing Streak

Mets’ Veteran Refuses to Give Up on NL East Despite Losing Streak

Yankees’ Captain Will Win for Another AL MVP, Bleacher Report Predicts

Yankees’ Captain Will Win for Another AL MVP, Bleacher Report Predicts

Mets’ Season Slips as Star’s Frustration Boils Over in Dugout Meltdown

Mets’ Season Slips as Star’s Frustration Boils Over in Dugout Meltdown

Yankees Leaning Too Hard on New Arm to Cover Bullpen Flaws

Yankees Leaning Too Hard on New Arm to Cover Bullpen Flaws

Yankees Can’t Afford to Let Top Slugger Walk in Free Agency

Yankees Can’t Afford to Let Top Slugger Walk in Free Agency

Yankees Legend Calls Out Current Team, Fans Eye Him as Next Manager

Yankees Legend Calls Out Current Team, Fans Eye Him as Next Manager

Yankees’ Latest Meltdown Proves This Manager Can’t Be Trusted

Yankees’ Latest Meltdown Proves This Manager Can’t Be Trusted

Yankees’ Biggest Problem Might Be Starting Pitching

Yankees’ Biggest Problem Might Be Starting Pitching

Mets’ Former DH Steps In to Help Slumping Dodgers Star

Mets’ Former DH Steps In to Help Slumping Dodgers Star

Yankees Expected to Move On From Infielder After One-Year Stint

Yankees Expected to Move On From Infielder After One-Year Stint

Yankees’ Slump Isn’t Just a Phase—Insider Explains Why

Yankees’ Slump Isn’t Just a Phase—Insider Explains Why

Cubs Fall Behind as Brewers Embarrass Their Former Manager

Cubs Fall Behind as Brewers Embarrass Their Former Manager

Yankees’ Bullpen Meltdown in Texas Signals Bigger Problem

Yankees’ Bullpen Meltdown in Texas Signals Bigger Problem

Yankees Could Lose Star Slugger to NL West Team in Free Agency

Yankees Could Lose Star Slugger to NL West Team in Free Agency