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Hustle & Motivate: MLB Reporter Manny Espinal

MLB Reporter Manny Espinal sits down on the Hustle & Motivate podcast presented by Joker Mag, the home of the underdog
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On Hustle & Motivate, we sit down with real-life underdogs in the world of sports, entertainment, and more. Through insightful and thought-provoking conversations, we uncover the stories behind these impressive individuals.

We touch on everything — their mindset, how they got started, what they’re up to now, and how they overcame adversity on the path to greatness.

The aim is to show you what you’re capable of.

Realizing that a simple mindset shift opens up a world of possibilities.  Because in the end, you can do anything you believe you can achieve.

Manny Espinal is a Major League Baseball reporter for Big Sports Bulletin and Canal America, a news station in the Dominican Republic.

Based out of New York, Manny spends a lot of time at both Yankee Stadium and Citi Field throughout the season interviewing players.

MLB reporter Manny Espinal at Fenway Park during the Yankees-Red Sox rivalry series
Credit-Manny Espinal via Twitter

Click the play button below for a behind-the-scenes look into the life of a professional sports reporter.

After Listening…

You can follow Manny’s adventures at spring training over on his Twitter and Instagram. If you’re a true diehard fan like me, he’s a must-follow on baseball Twitter.

Remember, whether you’re on the road or at the office, you can find the Hustle & Motivate podcast on all your favorite listening platforms:

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Thanks for listening!

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Written By

Division III baseball alum (McDaniel College), founder of Joker Mag, and author of The Underdog Mentality: Sports Stories That Will Change How You See the Game (And Yourself). Since launching in November 2017, my stories have been featured on platforms such as FOX Sports, SB Nation, and The Sporting News, reaching over 1.5 million readers worldwide. The seed was planted way back in 7th grade when I got cut from the baseball team. Instead of giving up, I found hope and inspiration in stories of undersized athletes who defied expectations. I ultimately played baseball through college, earning Honorable Mention on the All-Centennial Conference team in my senior season. Today, my mission is simple: To share stories that give people the same feeling I felt when I was that undersized ballplayer searching for hope, inspiration, and evidence that my dream was possible. Like my mom always told me, you can do anything you set your mind to. Sometimes we just need a little extra push. And that’s why I’m so passionate about sharing these stories with the world.

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