By Robiel Vega/ @robielcuba87 Despite the fact that the 2022 season has not been the most outstanding for Cubans in the Japanese Professional Baseball League (NPB), two Antillean representatives were chosen to be part of the Game of stars of that Asian circuit; Dayan Viciedo Y Yurisbel Gracial. The first baseman from Villa Clara has … Read more
By Jose Alejandro Rodriguez Zas On the afternoon of this Sunday, July 10, Major League Baseball officially announced the final rosters of the National League and American League teams for the 92nd edition of the 2022 MLB All-Star Game, to be held at Dodger Stadium on July 19. The regular players of both teams had … Read more
By Yasel Porto When a baseball figure dies and receives the best media and popular treatment, it is something that personally gives me the consolation that at least there was something important to highlight in the midst of the tragedy that a moment like this always represents. What happened with former Sancti Spiritus pitcher Francisco … Read more
ALEDMYS DIAZ (center) poses with Yuli Gurriel (left) and Yordan Álvarez after hitting a home run for the Houston Astros. Screenshot. Unlike other failed attempts, the desire to take a team of Cuban Major League Baseball players to a World Classic seems to have strong support within the Cuban players themselves, especially some of those … Read more
By Juan Paez The future of baseball is safe and in good hands, thanks in part to the high number of remarkably talented young players who are not yet 25 years old. Recently, the Bleacher Report web portal pointed out the best 25 players under 25 in the Major Leagues, an elite list in which … Read more
Cooperstown is the hallowed hall of the immortals of the sport of balls and strikes. It is the greatest aspiration of the players after they reach the Major Leagues. But not everything works well in this sports institution, as several Latino players deserve recognition and have been forgotten. Only 19 players and three narrators born … Read more
By Jesus Perez Vichot (Chuchi) Sooner than later, the Chicago White Sox Major League franchise could count on a trio of young Cuban players guarding the outfield in the best baseball in the world. Yoelqui Cespedes He is the number 2 prospect in the organization. He left Cuba in June 2019 but waited until the … Read more
By Juan Paez Meet Aroldis Chapman: Team: New York Yankees Position: Left-handed pitcher (closer) Age on Opening Day 2022: 3. 4 Bat / Throw: left / left Height Weight: 193cm / 98kg How was it acquired?: He was signed as a free agent to a three-year, $48 million contract on December 15, 2016. Important / … Read more
By Jesus Alain Fernandez/ @JesusLCA2017 Despite what happens in the Major Leagues between the owners and the Players Union, and luckily for us, baseball does not stop. Players who play for clubs on the Asian continent are already beginning to arrive and warm their arms. Apparently it will be another season in which, at least … Read more
By Juan Paez Meet Randy Arozarena: Team: Tampa Bay Rays Position: Left/right fielder Age on Opening Day 2022: 27 Bat / Throw: Right / Right Height Weight: 180cm / 83kg How was it acquired?: Via trade from the St. Louis Cardinals along with José Martínez and a 2020 draft pick for pitcher Matthew Liberatore, catcher … Read more
