What is Baseball like in Cuba? Cubadugout.com takes you back to it’s origins and Cienfuegos, cuba in 2012. “Pito, he is the BEST” Baseball fans in Cienfuegos A good friend of mine had been trying to convince me to join… Continue Reading
Pedro León received the biggest signing bonus of 2021’s International signing period. The Houston Astros invested $4 million in the Mayabeque Huracanes outfielder. Houston has also invited León to Major League Spring Training Camp. It is unlikely he will start… Continue Reading
The T’s are crossed and the I’s finally dotted on the contract between Norge Vera and the Chicago White Sox. The deal has been speculated since the summer, reported in January and now official. The pact is for $1.5 million… Continue Reading
ndustriales of Havana are the New York Yankees. Playing in the biggest markets in the grandest cathedrals of stadiums. They both fly the most championship banners in their respective leagues. Industriales and the Yankees are made to be loved or hated. They leverage their big market status. Because of this even if they aren’t the most competitive they’re usually the most relevant. Continue Reading
The Source for discovering Cuban Baseball is cubadugout.com. This is episode 1 of a new video series focusing on the top Cuban teams & Players around the world. In this episode I look at Cubans in MLB & Japanese Spring… Continue Reading
The Major League draft trails behind the other major sports for excitement and sizzle. The draft is still vital to building successful franchises. There is frequently a gap between a player being drafted and appearing at the Major League level… Continue Reading
I recently appeared on the Locked on Astros Podcast to discuss the already impressive and growing Cuban pipeline the Houston Astros have built. The Chicago White Sox might have more Cuban Name brand power but the Astros Cuban Connections are… Continue Reading
Bellwether (noun) a person or thing that assumes leadership or forefront, as of a profession or industry. Alexeis Bell of The Santiago de Cuba Avispas was a bellwether if only for one season. Viewing Cuban Baseball through a Different Lens… Continue Reading
Prieto has garnered quite a bit of attention of late and deservedly so. He recently broke the Cuban record for hits in consecutive games with 45. He has been a standout since his debut in 2018. He broke the Cuban rookie record for hits, a game I had the great fortune of being in attendance for. Prieto improved in his 2nd season in every offensive category. César won a championship with the Matanzas Cocodrilos as a key reinforcement. Internet access has exploded on the island and coverage of their baseball has grown as well. It is much easier to track the action and this has opened the conversation as to whether Prieto is destined for MLB. Continue Reading
I feel like my camera has been stalking Matanzas Cocodrilos pitcher Yoennis Yera. My Camera has captured the hurler in action multiple times. I have seen him throw for team Cuba. Pitching in important playoff baseball games with Matanzas and… Continue Reading