Player movement is still a relatively new idea in the Cuban National Series, and Yasiel Santoya’s move away from the Matanzas Cocodrilos was part of it. These are my photographs of Yasiel Santoya. Player movement in the Cuban National Series… Continue Reading
Yoelqui Céspedes is the younger half-brother of Yoenis Céspedes, and in 2021 he became the most talked-about international signing of his class. These are my photographs of Yoelqui Céspedes before he joined the White Sox. Yoelkis Céspedes or more frequently… Continue Reading
The first decade of the 2000s in the Cuban National Series belonged to its sluggers, and José Abreu was among the biggest bats of the lot. These are my photographs of José Abreu with the Cienfuegos Elefantes. The first decade… Continue Reading
Ariel Pestano is about as close to a consensus best Cuban catcher of all time as this sport gets — and that is the shadow Frank Camilo Morejón caught in for Industriales. These are my photographs of Frank Camilo Morejón.… Continue Reading
I first saw Luis Robert a few years before he signed his international deal, and I will not pretend I predicted what came next. These are my photographs of him in Cuba, in the seasons before the White Sox. I… Continue Reading
Alexander Malleta is one of the most respected Cuban players of this century, even if few outside the island rank him alongside the bigger names. These are my photographs of Alexander Malleta with Industriales. Alexander Malleta is one of the… Continue Reading
Frederich Cepeda is a switch-hitting corner outfielder whose home club is the Sancti Spíritus Gallos, though he has spent much of his career appearing elsewhere as a reinforcement. These are my photographs of him. Frederich Cepeda born April 8th, 1980… Continue Reading
Visiting Cuba as a tourist, even if you venture off the beaten path and experience something closer to the “real Cuba” can cloud your perspective. Cubans are a people so immensely proud that will give you the shirt off their… Continue Reading
Looking for the current season? Cubans in MLB 2026: The Record Year has the latest roster and numbers. This page covers 2021. The Cuban National Series has crowned Granma as Champions and the Major League Season is roughly a week… Continue Reading
The 60th Cuban National Series of baseball wrapped up on Sunday afternoon. The Granma Alazanes 2021 Champions of Cuban baseball claimed their third title in five seasons. Granma seized a 3-1 series lead. After a harrowing Game five loss and… Continue Reading
