Alvin Garcia
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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

Cubs Take Low-Risk Bet on Right-Handed Power With Minor League Deal

Cubs Take Low-Risk Bet on Right-Handed Power With Minor League Deal

Tigers Have MLB’s Top Outfield Prospect

Tigers Have MLB’s Top Outfield Prospect

Mets Face Tough Decision as Freddy Peralta Shows Openness to Extension

Mets Face Tough Decision as Freddy Peralta Shows Openness to Extension

Red Sox Add 5-Foot-11, 191-Pound Catching Prospect in Minor Trade

Red Sox Add 5-Foot-11, 191-Pound Catching Prospect in Minor Trade

Red Sox Rookie With Nasty Fastball Pushing for Bigger Role

Red Sox Rookie With Nasty Fastball Pushing for Bigger Role

Rangers May Get a Critical Rotation Boost Sooner Than Expected

Rangers May Get a Critical Rotation Boost Sooner Than Expected

Diamondbacks Won Arenado Without the Best Offer

Diamondbacks Won Arenado Without the Best Offer

Red Sox Explore Trade With Dodgers to Address Catching Depth

Red Sox Explore Trade With Dodgers to Address Catching Depth

Red Sox Face Uncertain Infield Future as Young Star Provides Health Update

Red Sox Face Uncertain Infield Future as Young Star Provides Health Update

Yankees Land 6-Foot-1, 223-Pound Power Bat as Cody Bellinger Talks Stall

Yankees Land 6-Foot-1, 223-Pound Power Bat as Cody Bellinger Talks Stall

Red Sox Still Searching for Catching Help Despite Push for More Power

Red Sox Still Searching for Catching Help Despite Push for More Power

Diamondbacks Refuse to Reopen Trade Talks for Its Franchise Slugger

Diamondbacks Refuse to Reopen Trade Talks for Its Franchise Slugger

Red Sox Take Firm Stand on Infield Future as Shortstop Decision Becomes Clear

Red Sox Take Firm Stand on Infield Future as Shortstop Decision Becomes Clear

Dodgers Are Circling Another Ace—and Diamondbacks Will Feel It

Dodgers Are Circling Another Ace—and Diamondbacks Will Feel It

Yankees’ Unclear Plan Gets Louder After Slugger’s WBC Decision

Yankees’ Unclear Plan Gets Louder After Slugger’s WBC Decision

Diamondbacks Could Get Major Bullpen Boost Sooner Than Expected

Diamondbacks Could Get Major Bullpen Boost Sooner Than Expected

Diamondbacks Beat Division Rivals For 10-Time All-Star

Diamondbacks Beat Division Rivals For 10-Time All-Star

Mets’ Offense Gets Major Vote of Confidence From MLB Insider

Mets’ Offense Gets Major Vote of Confidence From MLB Insider

Dodgers Changed the Offseason—Now an Ace Is in Play

Dodgers Changed the Offseason—Now an Ace Is in Play

Blue Jays Gain Key Roster Flexibility From Ernie Clement

Blue Jays Gain Key Roster Flexibility From Ernie Clement

Cubs Facing Growing Risk of Losing Kyle Tucker

Cubs Facing Growing Risk of Losing Kyle Tucker

Where the Rangers’ Pitching Staff Stands Entering Spring Training

Where the Rangers’ Pitching Staff Stands Entering Spring Training

Rangers Still Need Bullpen Help

Rangers Still Need Bullpen Help

Cubs Could Still Pursue Kyle Tucker on Short-Term Deal

Cubs Could Still Pursue Kyle Tucker on Short-Term Deal

Tarik Skubal Is Forcing MLB to Confront Its Broken Arbitration System

Tarik Skubal Is Forcing MLB to Confront Its Broken Arbitration System

Kiké Hernández’s Return to Dodgers Suddenly in Doubt After Quiet Roster Move

Kiké Hernández’s Return to Dodgers Suddenly in Doubt After Quiet Roster Move

What’s the Yankees’ Plan B Without Cody Bellinger?

What’s the Yankees’ Plan B Without Cody Bellinger?

Rangers Linked to Veteran as Blue Jays Shake Up Pitching Staff

Rangers Linked to Veteran as Blue Jays Shake Up Pitching Staff

Former Phillies Player’s PED Suspension Highlights MLB’s Testing Problem

Former Phillies Player’s PED Suspension Highlights MLB’s Testing Problem

Chris Young Says Rangers Feel “Pretty Good” About 2026 Roster

Chris Young Says Rangers Feel “Pretty Good” About 2026 Roster