Baseball’s history in the Olympics is not as long or rich as you might think at first glance. It is indisputable though that Cuba has dominated in the five Olympic Baseball competitions. The first official competition was in 1992 and… Continue Reading
Cuba hopes to rebound from a tough loss to Venezuela and keep their Olympic hopes alive. They will face Canada next in the America’s Olympic Qualifier. Cuba dropped a tough 6-5 decision to Venezuela. It is the first loss to… Continue Reading
The Cuban National Team arrived in Miami on Wednesday afternoon. They will be competing in the America’s Olympic Qualifier. They will be competing without 22 year old second baseman César Prieto. The youngster from Cienfuegos got off the plane and… Continue Reading
The Tokyo Olympics are expected to commence in a few months. Baseball is returning and 2 of the 6 berths are still up for grabs. Cuba is hoping to qualify and re-establish itself as an Olympic Baseball powerhouse. I recently… Continue Reading
Jim Callis is reporting that Yoelqui Céspedes is Double A Bound in 2021. The 23 year old from Granma is currently with the clubs extended spring training squad. He is awaiting the resolution of a visa issue but isn’t expected… Continue Reading
The Cuban National Series has crowned Granma as Champions and the Major League Season is roughly a week old. I figured it was a good time to look at the 17 Cubans in MLB 2021. This number is down significantly… Continue Reading
Cuba’s identity as a Nation is one forged by revolution. Ironically, change has been less than revolutionary since Fidel Castro seized power in 1959. In fact many feel that change since the initial regime change has gone from revolution to… Continue Reading
No Country for Old Men Article originally written November 2019 I recently appeared on the “La Vida Baseball Live” Daily Podcast to discuss my journey following Cuban Baseball. I stated and will stand steadfast to one point. There is currently… Continue Reading
I have never been a big fan of the Olympics. It’s grander appeal runs counter to the 162 game day in day out fandom of Major League Baseball. That doesn’t mean I don’t understand why so many do love it.… Continue Reading
Andy Brown is an award-winning British artist you can follow him on social media via @AndyBisAnArtist. For over a half a decade he has travelled the globe. Armed with his paints to document baseball ballparks, stadiums, the players and people… Continue Reading