Coach in San Diego Padres organization detained by ICE at El Paso airport
Oswaldo Pirela, the San Diego Padres' minor league catching coordinator, was taken into custody by U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement, the club confirmed Tuesday, Aug. 18. Pirela was detained … [+1304 chars]
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