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

Blue Jays Pitcher Facing Rotation Battle Despite $131M Contract

Blue Jays Pitcher Facing Rotation Battle Despite $131M Contract

Astros Bring Back Familiar Face, Sign Catcher to Minor League Deal

Astros Bring Back Familiar Face, Sign Catcher to Minor League Deal

Astros, Not Tigers, Should Be Justin Verlander’s Hall of Fame Cap

Astros, Not Tigers, Should Be Justin Verlander’s Hall of Fame Cap

Astros Prospect Making Noise in WBC After Power Display for Korea

Astros Prospect Making Noise in WBC After Power Display for Korea

Astros’ Infield Logjam Suddenly Looks Like a Strength

Astros’ Infield Logjam Suddenly Looks Like a Strength

Why Australia Wears Green and Gold at the World Baseball Classic

Why Australia Wears Green and Gold at the World Baseball Classic

Why Taiwan Competes as ‘Chinese Taipei’ in the World Baseball Classic

Why Taiwan Competes as ‘Chinese Taipei’ in the World Baseball Classic

Dodgers’ Utility Man Joining Puerto Rico for WBC Despite Injury

Dodgers’ Utility Man Joining Puerto Rico for WBC Despite Injury

Astros Could Clear Infield Logjam by Moving Expensive Veteran

Astros Could Clear Infield Logjam by Moving Expensive Veteran

Braves in Limbo as MLBPA Challenges 162-Game Suspension

Braves in Limbo as MLBPA Challenges 162-Game Suspension

Astros Face Questions After Jesús Sánchez Trade and Coaching Shakeup

Astros Face Questions After Jesús Sánchez Trade and Coaching Shakeup

Astros Don’t Need to Force a Trade to Fix Their Infield Logjam

Astros Don’t Need to Force a Trade to Fix Their Infield Logjam

Blue Jays’ Veteran Could Make Spring Debut This Weekend as Rotation Picture Shifts

Blue Jays’ Veteran Could Make Spring Debut This Weekend as Rotation Picture Shifts

Blue Jays Closer Sends Clear Message About Blown World Series Save

Blue Jays Closer Sends Clear Message About Blown World Series Save

Texans Move Veteran Lineman to Browns in Cap-Clearing Deal

Texans Move Veteran Lineman to Browns in Cap-Clearing Deal

Blue Jays’ Game 7 Pain Could Fuel Something Bigger in 2026

Blue Jays’ Game 7 Pain Could Fuel Something Bigger in 2026

Maple Leafs Captain Under Fire as Playoff Hopes Fade

Maple Leafs Captain Under Fire as Playoff Hopes Fade

Blue Jays’ Bold Offseason Signals One Goal: Finish the Job

Blue Jays’ Bold Offseason Signals One Goal: Finish the Job

Blue Jays Coach Believe Astros Mismanaged Newcomer

Blue Jays Coach Believe Astros Mismanaged Newcomer

Blue Jays Springer’s Green Comeback Hits Deeper Than Baseball

Blue Jays Springer’s Green Comeback Hits Deeper Than Baseball

Blue Jays’ Former All-Star Rewrites History With Latest Remarks

Blue Jays’ Former All-Star Rewrites History With Latest Remarks

Mets Face Tough Bullpen Decision on Veteran With 440 Saves

Mets Face Tough Bullpen Decision on Veteran With 440 Saves

Cubs’ Pitch to Alex Bregman Was About More Than Money

Cubs’ Pitch to Alex Bregman Was About More Than Money

Blue Jays’ Spring Standout Is Forcing a Tough Roster Call

Blue Jays’ Spring Standout Is Forcing a Tough Roster Call

Red Sox $130 Million Bet Shows Early Red Flag in Debut

Red Sox $130 Million Bet Shows Early Red Flag in Debut

Mets’ $765 Million Star Issues Clear Challenge to Shohei Ohtani

Mets’ $765 Million Star Issues Clear Challenge to Shohei Ohtani

Red Sox Jersey Fiasco Shows Why Fanatics Can’t Escape Critics

Red Sox Jersey Fiasco Shows Why Fanatics Can’t Escape Critics

Cubs Quietly Strengthen Outfield Depth with Lefty Slugger

Cubs Quietly Strengthen Outfield Depth with Lefty Slugger

Dodgers Star Freddie Freeman Targets Retirement at Age 40

Dodgers Star Freddie Freeman Targets Retirement at Age 40

Mets Betting on Closer’s Bounce-Back After Yankees Collapse

Mets Betting on Closer’s Bounce-Back After Yankees Collapse