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

Texans Pushed to Upgrade WR Corps to Maximize Stroud’s Prime

Texans Pushed to Upgrade WR Corps to Maximize Stroud’s Prime

Dodgers May Rely on an Unexpected Arm During Title Defense

Dodgers May Rely on an Unexpected Arm During Title Defense

Lewis Hamilton Sparks Kim Kardashian Dating Buzz After Ferrari Barcelona Test

Lewis Hamilton Sparks Kim Kardashian Dating Buzz After Ferrari Barcelona Test

Nets Hit New Low in Embarrassing Blowout Loss to Pistons

Nets Hit New Low in Embarrassing Blowout Loss to Pistons

Dodgers Veteran Calls Out WBC Insurance Rules After Being Ruled Out

Dodgers Veteran Calls Out WBC Insurance Rules After Being Ruled Out

Fernando Alonso Encouraged by First Run in Aston Martin’s 2026 F1 Car Despite Slow Times

Fernando Alonso Encouraged by First Run in Aston Martin’s 2026 F1 Car Despite Slow Times

Red Bull Shrugs Off Engine Controversy as Verstappen Flags Key Development Gaps

Red Bull Shrugs Off Engine Controversy as Verstappen Flags Key Development Gaps

Why Puerto Rico Is Considering Withdrawing From the 2026 World Baseball Classic

Why Puerto Rico Is Considering Withdrawing From the 2026 World Baseball Classic

Red Sox Already Shopping Pitcher Acquired in Rafael Devers Deal

Red Sox Already Shopping Pitcher Acquired in Rafael Devers Deal

Giants Become Third MLB Team Sued Over Junk Fees

Giants Become Third MLB Team Sued Over Junk Fees

Red Sox Linked to Veteran Slugger After Trade Talks Stall

Red Sox Linked to Veteran Slugger After Trade Talks Stall

Diamondbacks Welcome 8x All-Star After ‘No-Brainer’ Choice

Diamondbacks Welcome 8x All-Star After ‘No-Brainer’ Choice

Braves Linked to Veteran Arm With Bounce-Back Upside

Braves Linked to Veteran Arm With Bounce-Back Upside

Orioles Linked to Zac Gallen as Rotation Search Continues

Orioles Linked to Zac Gallen as Rotation Search Continues

Yankees Exploring Reunion With Former MVP as Veteran Signals 2026 Return

Yankees Exploring Reunion With Former MVP as Veteran Signals 2026 Return

Astros Hold Firm as Infielder Trade Buzz Continues

Astros Hold Firm as Infielder Trade Buzz Continues

Diamondbacks Still Exploring First Base Upgrade

Diamondbacks Still Exploring First Base Upgrade

Cardinals Add Non-Roster Power Option Ahead of Spring Training

Cardinals Add Non-Roster Power Option Ahead of Spring Training

Mariners Let a Crucial Infield Decision Play Out Internally

Mariners Let a Crucial Infield Decision Play Out Internally

Dodgers’ Spending Gets Commissioner’s Backing as CBA Tensions Rise

Dodgers’ Spending Gets Commissioner’s Backing as CBA Tensions Rise

Nationals Emerge as Surprise Fit for Veteran Starter Still on Free-Agent Market

Nationals Emerge as Surprise Fit for Veteran Starter Still on Free-Agent Market

Orioles Japanese Free Agent Plans to Stay in MLB After Uneven First Season

Orioles Japanese Free Agent Plans to Stay in MLB After Uneven First Season

Diamondbacks Reliever Earns Hall of Fame Honor for Historic College Career

Diamondbacks Reliever Earns Hall of Fame Honor for Historic College Career

Dodgers Kept No. 30 Off Limits, Forcing Kyle Tucker’s No. 23 Switch

Dodgers Kept No. 30 Off Limits, Forcing Kyle Tucker’s No. 23 Switch

Padres’ Quiet Offseason Takes a Dark Turn After Yu Darvish News

Padres’ Quiet Offseason Takes a Dark Turn After Yu Darvish News

Diamondbacks Are Running Out of Patience With This $80 Million Arm

Diamondbacks Are Running Out of Patience With This $80 Million Arm

Dodgers Signal Roster Stability After Massive Offseason Spending

Dodgers Signal Roster Stability After Massive Offseason Spending

Dodgers World Series Hero Takes Loss Off the Field

Dodgers World Series Hero Takes Loss Off the Field

Red Sox May Have a Defined Path for a Young Prospect

Red Sox May Have a Defined Path for a Young Prospect

Texans’ Backfield Shakeup Signals an Inevitable Exit at Running Back

Texans’ Backfield Shakeup Signals an Inevitable Exit at Running Back