In 2022 the Houston Astros had more Cuban players in their organisation than any club in baseball — 22 of them, from rookie ball to the World Series roster. It was the deepest Cuban contingent any major league organisation had… Continue Reading
Professional baseball first came to Houston in 1962. That is the same year the Cuban National Series launched. Perhaps it is somewhat esoteric that 60 years later The Houston Astros have 21 Cubans in their organization. This represents a modern… Continue Reading
It has been close to two years in the making but Oscar Colás will finally join the Chicago White Sox organization. Colás is signing for $2.7 million and moves into their upper tier of prospects. Originally dubbed the Cuban Ohtani,… Continue Reading
César Prieto is expected to sign with the Baltimore Orioles this January 15th, 2022. The defending Cuban National Series batting champion left Cuba in late May with an eye on joining an MLB organization. The Baltimore Orioles appear to be… Continue Reading
Good things come to those who wait. The White Sox have been waiting for close to two years for Oscar Colás. They might have to wait another year before he arrives on U.S. Shores. Get Inside the Dugout and look… Continue Reading
César Prieto – Baltimore Orioles Born: May 10th, 1999 2B-Cienfuegos Elefantes 5’9 175 lbs Bats: L Throws: R Signed for reported $650,000 Kenni Gomez – Houston Astros Born: May 4th, 2005 OF-Granma, Cuba 6’0 180 lbs Bats: L Throws: R… Continue Reading
January 15th will mark the official international signing period but many deals are already in place. According to Francys Romero César Prieto Orioles have agreement on a contract. Prieto is a 22 year old second baseman and is currently the… Continue Reading
27 Cubans played in the Major Leagues in 2021. Their contributions represented everything from injury call ups to the World Series MVP. Get Inside the Dugout and check out EVERY Cuban in MLB 2021. Click on the link below for… Continue Reading
The Major League draft typically lags behind it’s pro sport league brothers for glitz and buzz. Players drafted out of high school or college rarely appear in the Majors quickly. It often takes up to five years within being selected… Continue Reading
The Houston Astros reached their third World Series in five years and it was due in part to contributions from their Cuban connections. Unfortunately the bats of Yuli Gurriel and Yordan Alvarez went quiet in the title showdown. But the… Continue Reading
