Two brothers, two profiles. This page is about Víctor Mesa Jr., the younger of the two, who signed with the Miami Marlins for $1.25 million in 2018. Looking for his older brother? Read the Víctor Víctor Mesa profile. Victor Mesa Jr… 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
José Abreu Player Profile via YouTube. Get Inside the Dugout and follow the 2020 American League MVP from Cienfuegos to Chicago. The slugging first baseman from Cienfuegos, Cuba might not make the Hall of Fame. He also will not end… Continue Reading
The Matanzas Cocodrilos vs Las Tunas Leñadores Game 6 Live March 14th, 2021 at 2pm via Cubadugout. The momentum in this semi-final series has shifted. Matanzas once down two games to zero and almost three games to one is now… Continue Reading
Baseball’s roots in Cuba can be traced back as far as 1864. Cuban students returning from studying in America brought the game with them. The first official game was in 1874 at Palmar de Junco in Matanzas. The site is… Continue Reading
The Havana Metropolitanos, step right up and Meet the Mets. I have spent an increasing amount of time trying to learn about the teams in the Cuban National Series and their histories. 1977 to present is considered the Modern Series.… Continue Reading
The Matanzas Cocodrilos took a big bite early but the Leñadores almost cut down the deficit in Game 5. The crocodiles led 7-0 after two innings and looked to be cruising to a tied series. The Lumberjacks had different ideas,… Continue Reading