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Baseball Player Lemay Portal Leaves Cuba for Mexico With His Eyes Set on the United States

14ymedio, Havana, 10 September 2023 — Cuban baseball player Lemay Portal has been in Mexico for days. The right-handed pitcher is looking for an opportunity with one of the teams of the Major Leagues of the United States. According to journalist Francys Romero, this athlete will be represented by ThOr Representaciones, the same agency that … Continue reading “Baseball Player Lemay Portal Leaves Cuba for Mexico With His Eyes Set on the United States”

For the First Time in History, Three Cubans Will Be in the Major League Home Run Derby

14ymedio, Havana, 6 July 2023 — Cuban baseball players continue to make history in the Major Leagues. Athletes Randy Arozarena, Luis Robert Jr. and Adolis García will compete in the Home Run Derby that will be held on July 10 at T-Mobile Park in Seattle. It’s the “first time” that three athletes born on the … Continue reading “For the First Time in History, Three Cubans Will Be in the Major League Home Run Derby”

Cuban Team’s Goalkeeper and Doctor Take Advantage of Soccer’s Gold Cup to Stay in the US

14ymedio, Havana, 5 July 2023 — Cuban goalkeeper Sandy  Sandocan Sánchez played for the last time with the Island’s colors on Tuesday, when his team lost 2-4 against Canada. After the game, held at the Shell Energy Stadium in Texas, USA, he “escaped.” A few hours earlier, the doctor of the Cuban soccer team, Alexis Martínez, also … Continue reading “Cuban Team’s Goalkeeper and Doctor Take Advantage of Soccer’s Gold Cup to Stay in the US”

Baseball Player Who Left Cuba in 2022 Signs with the Saint Louis Cardinals

14ymedio, Havana, 24 March 2023 — Cuban baseball player Yadiel Batista made the Major Leagues less than six months after he left the Island. At 18 years old, the player reached an agreement with the Saint Louis Cardinals of the United States. According to journalist Francys Romero, “this Friday he signed the contract” and “received … Continue reading “Baseball Player Who Left Cuba in 2022 Signs with the Saint Louis Cardinals”

Cuba Eliminates the Controversial Repatriation Requirement for Athletes Residing Abroad

14ymedio, Havana, 29 June 2023 — Among the controversy over the desertions, this Thursday Cuba’s National Institute of Sports, Physical Education and Recreation (Inder) announced the elimination of the repatriation requirement for Cuban athletes residing abroad. The demand was an impediment for those who decided to emigrate to another country and wanted to participate in … Continue reading “Cuba Eliminates the Controversial Repatriation Requirement for Athletes Residing Abroad”