ESPN The Magazine - June 26, 2017

In this issue

BÉISBOL EXPERIENCE Latin-born players make up 26.4 percent of MLB—and way more of this issue!

GOING AGAINST THE GRIND We’ve seen the future of baseball, and it looks a lot like the talented, enthusiastic Manny Machado.

THE MARLIN CLIPPER You have to be a true player to make the cut at Hugo “Juice” Tandron’s barbershop inside Miami’s ballpark.

THE LOST PROSPECTS OF CUBA Hundreds of players escape Cuba to chase the baseball dream, only to be trapped by their pursuit.

Eternal Champions

Seven months ago, Brazilian underdogs Chapecoense boarded a plane to play in the game of their lives. Instead, their biggest moment turned into a tragedy no one can forget.

10+ mins

Going Against The Grind

Talented, joyful and Dominican-Proud, Manny Machado is the face of MLB’s new identity.

10+ mins

The Lost Prospects Of Cuba

Hundreds of baseball players have fled Cuba in the past three years, only to find themselves trapped by a dream.

10+ mins

Pipo, Pelota And The Lessons Of A Long-ago Life

How the glow of my grandfather’s beloved game taught me to savor the small things.

10+ mins

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