All-Time Cuban Houston Astros

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

Locked on Astros Cuban Connections.

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

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Cubans in The World Series 2021

Yuli Gurriel playing baseball while in Cuba

The Houston Astros and Atlanta Braves are set to face off for the 2021 World Series. This represents the third appearance for Houston since 2017 and Atlanta’s return after a 22 year absence. Both squads relied at least in part… Continue Reading

Norel Gonzalez Through My Lens

Before I began capturing video and writing about Cuban baseball, my photos connected me with the Cuban baseball community. Some of my early photos were the first to circulate as the internet was in it’s naissance. I have had the… Continue Reading

Pedro León: Cuba Dugout on Youtube

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