Cuba returned from the WBSC U23 in Mexico last September with only half the players who had started the trip. Some of those names such as Loidel Chapelli have already made their way into MLB organizations. Bryan Chi (also spelled… Continue Reading
The eight team Cuban National Series playoff field is set. The 75 game regular schedule began at the end of January. This timing was actually closer to Cuban Winter Leagues of the past. The season began with as much focus… Continue Reading
Phil Selig of Cubadugout chatted with Mike and James at FutureSox about the White Sox history and future surrounding Cuban Players. You can listen to our discussion about how the White Sox have built a great pipeline over the past… Continue Reading
I was introduced to Major League Baseball in (Year redacted) the Mid 1980s. Those of a similar vintage came of age as fantastic athletes such as Darryl Strawberry, Deion Sanders, Bo Jackson and Ken Griffey Jr. captivated with style and… Continue Reading
When Jackie Robinson was named the starting first baseman for the Brooklyn Dodgers on April 15, 1947 he became the first black player in the Major Leagues. Brooklyn executive Branch Rickey set out to circumvent the unwritten edict preventing African-American… Continue Reading
A record 170 Cubans are projected to start 2022 in a Major League organization. Many of these players built their prospect status appearing for Cuba in World Baseball Classic tournaments. The Cuban Government and Baseball Federation have taken a hardline… Continue Reading
The Baseball Bucket List podcast interviews baseball enthusiasts and insiders on what makes the game so special to them. I recently sat down with host Anna to discuss my journey to and through Cuban baseball culture. We talked about the… Continue Reading
Looking for the current season? Cubans in MLB 2026: The Record Year has the latest roster and numbers. This page covers 2022. 25 Cubans are projected to start the 2022 Major League season on an active roster. This is down… Continue Reading
Victoria de Giron Stadium in Matanzas was host to the 61st Cuban National Series All Star weekend. The top league in Cuba does things a bit different. The venue was announced roughly a month before the competition and the participants… Continue Reading
The 61st Cuban National Series has reached the effective mid point of the 75 game schedule. The Cuban All Star Game will be contested in Matanzas on March 19th & 20th. Get Inside the Dugout for live feeds of the… Continue Reading
