La Leyenda

About La Leyenda

"La Leyenda" chronicles the career of Miguel Cabrera, from his signing as a 16-year-old through present day.

Publisher

MLB.com

Category

sports

Language

en

Explicit

No

First episode

4 May 2023

Latest episode

25 Sept 2023

Latest episodes

5 episodes in the feed.

1. 

   25 Sept 2023

   La Leyenda Episode 5: The #24 Legacy

   In the fifth and final episode of La Leyenda, host Daniella Bruce takes you through an exploration of Miguel Cabrera’s legacy both on and off the field. We hear from the people who know Miguel best, his parents, as well as his childhood hero, Venezuelan infielder Dave Concepción. Later, we explore Cabrera’s passion for helping others on a global scale, and his unique ability to connect with fans. As we near the end of an era in Tigers history, what does Miguel Cabrera mean to Venezuela, Detroit, and the game of baseball? We take one last look at the lasting impact of #24 with the help of teammates, coaches, and MLB Hall of Famers. Guests include Miguel’s parents, Dave Concepción, Willie Horton, Eugenio Suárez, Elvis Andrus, AJ Hinch, Nick Castellanos, Iván Rodríguez, Víctor Martínez, Spencer Torkelson, Aaron Judge, Mike Trout, Ozzie Guillén, Justin Verlander, Jim Leyland, Steve Yzerman, Calvin Johnson, Jalen Rose, Ben Wallace, George Brett, Mike Lowell, Dan Dickerson, Mike Lowell, Dontrelle Willis, Miguel Cabrera, and many more. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

2. 

   2 Aug 2023

   La Leyenda Episode 4: Milestones: 500 HR, 3,000 Hits, and 600 Doubles

   In this episode, we delve into the latter half of Miguel Cabrera’s career in Detroit, including his chase for 500 home runs, 3,000 hits, and 600 doubles. Each milestone is impressive on its own, but only three players in MLB history have achieved all three. Relive each moment, as called by the voice of the Detroit Tigers, Dan Dickerson. Guests include Albert Pujols, Nick Castellanos, J.D. Martinez, Eugenio Suárez, Aaron Boone, AJ Hinch, and Miguel Cabrera. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

3. 

   6 Jul 2023

   La Leyenda Episode 3: A Triple Crown Win & Back-to-Back MVPs

   Miguel Cabrera quickly became a Tigers fan favorite after landing in Detroit in late 2007. In this episode, we relive two of the most jaw-dropping seasons in Miggy’s career: his 2012 Triple Crown season, and his second consecutive MVP winning year in 2013. Guests include Max Scherzer, Justin Verlander, Jim Leyland, Cam Maybin, Dontrelle Willis, Víctor Martínez, Iván Rodríguez, Ozzie Guillén, Alex Avila, Joe Posnanski, and Miguel Cabrera. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

4. 

   14 Jun 2023

   La Leyenda Episode 2: A Rookie Season for the Ages & the Trade to Detroit

   After launching a home run in his 2003 MLB debut, 20-year-old Miguel Cabrera went on to win a World Series with the Marlins in his spectacular rookie season. In this episode, we relive Cabrera’s early success in Miami and break down the 2007 blockbuster trade that landed him in Detroit. Guests include Miggy’s minor league teammate Josh Wilson, Mike Lowell, Roger Clemens, Dave Dombrowski, and Miguel Cabrera. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

5. 

   4 May 2023

   La Leyenda Episode 1: Origins

   How did a young kid from Maracay, Venezuela, go from playing on backfields to signing a record-setting contract with the Florida Marlins at age 16? In this episode, we delve into Miguel Cabrera’s origin story with the help of the scouts that discovered and eventually signed him. Guests Include scouts Miguel Garcia, Louis Eljaua, Al Avila. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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