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Raidel Martínez Saves His 250th Game in Japan — the First Foreign Pitcher Ever to Get There

Posted on September 11, 2026 by Glen More
Cuban and Japanese flags on poles above an empty domed baseball stadium under floodlights

The Yomiuri Giants closer reached 250 NPB saves on 10 September 2026, faster than anyone in Japanese baseball history. Continue Reading →

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Cuba at the 2021 WBSC U-23 World Cup

Posted on August 29, 2026 by Glen More
A batter in the white Cuba uniform swings as a large Cuban flag hangs across the backstop behind him.

Cuba went 4-1 in Group A in Sonora, then lost three of four in the Super Round and the bronze medal game to Colombia. The full record of the 2021 U-23 World Cup campaign. Continue Reading →

International Baseball

Cubans in MLB 2026: The Record Year

Posted on August 29, 2026 by Glen More
Three-panel composite of Cuban ballplayers photographed by Phil Selig: Luis Robert Jr. in a red Cuba national team jersey numbered 9, Cesar Prieto running out of the batter's box in a white Cuba jersey with red script, and Victor Mesa Jr. in a blue Miami Marlins jersey and batting helmet.

Cuba started the 2026 Major League season with 26 players on Opening Day rosters — the most ever, past the old high of 23 set in 2016, 2017 and 2022. By mid-season, 29 Cuban-born players had appeared in at least… Continue Reading →

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When Cuba Played North America: The Can-Am League Years

Posted on August 28, 2026 by Glen More
A Team Cuba batter in the red and blue national uniform breaking out of the batters box during the Cuban national teams Can-Am League games in Ottawa

For three summers, Cuba’s national baseball team went on the road in North America and played for points. Not exhibitions — real games, in a real league, that counted in the standings. They had no home ballpark. They travelled between… Continue Reading →

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2026 World Baseball Classic Team Cuba Roster

Posted on February 6, 2026 by Phil Selig
Yariel Rodriguez pitches in a red Cuba jersey and grey trousers in front of blue stadium seats

We finally know which players will be competing in the 2026 World Baseball Classic. All teams are releasing their rosters, including Cuba. Headlines have revolved more around who ultimately pulled out or wasn’t included of late and for once this… Continue Reading →

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Team Cuba 2026 World Baseball Classic

Posted on December 3, 2025 by Phil Selig
Team Cuba graphic with the World Baseball Classic pinwheel and an outlined Cuban flag

The World Baseball Classic returns in March of 2026. The sixth edition hopes to capture the excitement and build on the momentum of 2023. A record audience tuned in for a finals dream match of Japan and the U.S.A which… Continue Reading →

International Baseball

Little League Dreams Film Review

Posted on August 11, 2023 by Phil Selig
Poster for the documentary Little League Dreams, showing young Cuban players celebrating

Cuba is legendary for their dominance in international baseball competition. Dominant in veritably every tournament but one. Cuba has never competed in the Little League World Series. That will change this August when a team of youngsters from Bayamo, Granma… Continue Reading →

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Team Cuba WBC 2023: Job One Not Job Done

Posted on March 21, 2023 by Phil Selig
World Baseball Classic 2023 Team Cuba banner with a Cuban player sliding into a base

The World Baseball Classic is still a bit top heavy. Cuba ran into a buzz saw of a United States lineup and was eliminated in the Semi-Final 14-2. That dispatching is disappointing but making it there at all is not.… Continue Reading →

International Baseball

2023 World Baseball Classic Team Cuba Round 1 Recap

Posted on March 12, 2023 by Phil Selig
Team Cuba graphic for the 2023 World Baseball Classic, with a map of Cuba in the flag's colours

The 2023 World Baseball Classic is illustrating how baseball worldwide has grown. The baseball nations of the world have not only closed the competition gap but Cuba has likely put itself into a deficit on the world stage. Once the… Continue Reading →

International Baseball

The Baseball Podcast WBC Team Cuba

Posted on February 27, 2023 by Phil Selig
Logo for The Baseball Podcast, set on a baseball with red stitching

I recently sat down with The Baseball Podcast Twice. Ethan and Tom have been focusing on the upcoming World Baseball Classic. More specifically they have been bringing on guests with familiarity with different countries competing in the 2023 World Baseball… Continue Reading →

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