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

Mets Reshaping Rookie Jonah Tong With Key Pitch Addition

Mets Reshaping Rookie Jonah Tong With Key Pitch Addition

Mets’ $42 Million Investment Goes Viral for the Wrong Reason

Mets’ $42 Million Investment Goes Viral for the Wrong Reason

Tigers Make It Official: Leaked 2026 Jerseys Confirmed

Tigers Make It Official: Leaked 2026 Jerseys Confirmed

Mets’ $40M Gamble Tagged as Possible Bust

Mets’ $40M Gamble Tagged as Possible Bust

Mets’ Catcher Predicted for ‘Monstrous’ 2026 Batting Breakout

Mets’ Catcher Predicted for ‘Monstrous’ 2026 Batting Breakout

Mets Star Francisco Lindor Unveils New Signature Cleats

Mets Star Francisco Lindor Unveils New Signature Cleats

Mets Owner Draws Hard Line: No Captain Under His Watch

Mets Owner Draws Hard Line: No Captain Under His Watch

Mets Betting on Outfielder’s Versatility to Strengthen 2026 Roster

Mets Betting on Outfielder’s Versatility to Strengthen 2026 Roster

Mets Face Hard Truth After Former Closer Addresses Exit

Mets Face Hard Truth After Former Closer Addresses Exit

Astros Veteran Details Bad Bunny’s Attempt to Buy WBC Insurance

Astros Veteran Details Bad Bunny’s Attempt to Buy WBC Insurance

Yankees Facing Key Decision on Ace’s Spring Training Usage

Yankees Facing Key Decision on Ace’s Spring Training Usage

Phillies Tell Outfielder Not to Report to Camp Amid Imminent Split

Phillies Tell Outfielder Not to Report to Camp Amid Imminent Split

Yankees Manager Fires Back After Former Infielder Questions Team’s ‘Fear Factor’

Yankees Manager Fires Back After Former Infielder Questions Team’s ‘Fear Factor’

Yankees May Have Controversial Anthony Volpe Service Time Decision

Yankees May Have Controversial Anthony Volpe Service Time Decision

Texans Tight End Still Haunted by Missed Playoff Opportunity

Texans Tight End Still Haunted by Missed Playoff Opportunity

Phillies Pushing to Resolve Outfielder Drama Before Spring Training

Phillies Pushing to Resolve Outfielder Drama Before Spring Training

Yankees’ Latest Waiver Experiment Lasts Less Than a Week

Yankees’ Latest Waiver Experiment Lasts Less Than a Week

Marlins See Year 2 Under New Manager as a Turning Point

Marlins See Year 2 Under New Manager as a Turning Point

Why Does Mike Vrabel Wear a T Strong Patch?

Why Does Mike Vrabel Wear a T Strong Patch?

Dodgers Pitching Coach Teases “Full Version” of Shohei Ohtani in 2026

Dodgers Pitching Coach Teases “Full Version” of Shohei Ohtani in 2026

Yankees Manager Backs Anthony Volpe as Replacement Talk Grows

Yankees Manager Backs Anthony Volpe as Replacement Talk Grows

Yankees View Outfielder as Bargain After Breakout, Cashman Says

Yankees View Outfielder as Bargain After Breakout, Cashman Says

Tigers Shortstop Barred From 2026 World Baseball Classic

Tigers Shortstop Barred From 2026 World Baseball Classic

Tigers ‘In It to Win It’ With Skubal After Framber Valdez Signing

Tigers ‘In It to Win It’ With Skubal After Framber Valdez Signing

Tigers’ Signing Makes Tarik Skubal Trade Less Likely

Tigers’ Signing Makes Tarik Skubal Trade Less Likely

Orioles’ Slugger Marries Former Dallas Cowboys Cheerleader

Orioles’ Slugger Marries Former Dallas Cowboys Cheerleader

Astros’ Infielder Arbitration Deal Fuels Trade Speculation

Astros’ Infielder Arbitration Deal Fuels Trade Speculation

Dodgers Expected to Carry 4.74 ERA Pitcher on Opening Day Roster

Dodgers Expected to Carry 4.74 ERA Pitcher on Opening Day Roster

Diamondbacks’ Catcher Earns Top-10 Ranking From MLB Network

Diamondbacks’ Catcher Earns Top-10 Ranking From MLB Network

Angels Finally Get Clarity at Third Base With Slugger’s Return

Angels Finally Get Clarity at Third Base With Slugger’s Return