Orioles manager Johnny Oates takes the ball from starting pitcher Fernando Valenzuela in 1993. (Dave Hammond/AP) Valenzuela retired in 1997, going 173-153 with a 3.54 ERA in 17 seasons ...

("Why Fernando Valenzuela's magic should ensure him a spot ... He routinely shot under par and hit the ball a mile. Although he played left-handed, he would occasionally show off and borrow ...

Fernando followed in their footsteps. At the age of 17, Valenzuela began his journey towards Major League Baseball -- first playing pro ball in the Mexican Central League and Mexican Baseball League.

The baseball world is mourning the loss of Fernando "Toro" Valenzuela, who passed away at 63 after a tough battle with health issues that had affected him in recent weeks. The Los Angeles Dodgers ...

particularly thanks to the stellar performance of Fernando Valenzuela. The 1981 World Series will be remembered as a historic moment, not only for the matchup between two legendary teams like the ...