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Team Asere Does Not Belong to the Dictatorship, It Belongs to the Cuban People

14ymedio, Rolando Gallardo, Quito, 16 March 2023 — I once heard an influencer, whose name I don’t want to remember, say that the “Cuban opposition was facing a scientific regime using improvisation.” This idea may have arisen creatively and spontaneously or come from the argument of Gene Sharp [an American political scientist]: “The idea that … Continue reading “Team Asere Does Not Belong to the Dictatorship, It Belongs to the Cuban People”

The Regime Tries To Ease the Sports and Political Defeat of the Cuban Team With an Act of Reparation

14ymedio, Havana, 20 March 20, 2023 — It was with long faces and forced smiles, that the return home of the members of the Cuban baseball team that lost this Sunday in Miami to the US team by 14-2 was “celebrated.” And not only did Team Asere suffer the defeat, but its catcher, Iván Prieto, … Continue reading “The Regime Tries To Ease the Sports and Political Defeat of the Cuban Team With an Act of Reparation”

Cuba is looking for U.S. Minor League Players for the Pan American Games

14ymedio, Havana, 19 May 19, 2023 — The Cuban Baseball Federation will call for baseball players in the Minor Leagues of the United States to join the team that will represent the Island in the Pan American Games of Santiago 2023 in October. According to the specialized media Pelota Cubana, everything will depend on the … Continue reading “Cuba is looking for U.S. Minor League Players for the Pan American Games”

Baseball player Yosimar Cousin, ‘Blockaded’ by the Cuban Baseball Federation, is Hired in the United States

14ymedio, Havana, 20 April 2023 — The Cuban Yosimar Cousín, who in 2021 thought about “not continuing to play baseball” because the Cuban Baseball Federation (FCB) cut off a contract with the Mexican team Charros, signed this Wednesday with the Chicago White Sox. The agreement is “2,000,000 dollars for two years and he will have … Continue reading “Baseball player Yosimar Cousin, ‘Blockaded’ by the Cuban Baseball Federation, is Hired in the United States”

Cuba: Putting Makeup on the ‘Setbacks in Victory’

14ymedio, Yoani Sánchez, Generation Y, Havana, 11 April 2023 — Few phrases are as illustrative of Cuban voluntarism as the one that calls for “turning setbacks into victory.” Fueled by the whim of Fidel Castro, the maxim has summed up, since 1970, a way of doing politics in which boasting of victory was more important … Continue reading “Cuba: Putting Makeup on the ‘Setbacks in Victory’”

The Unattractive Salary Leads Cuban Baseball Player Yasiel Gonzalez To Resign

14ymedio, Havana, 6 April 2023 — Yasiel González was one of the eight players who did not appear a month ago on the list presented at the Pernik Hotel by the Cachorros de Holguín team for the 62nd National Series of Cuba. A journalist based in the United States, Yasel Porto, reported on Wednesday that … Continue reading “The Unattractive Salary Leads Cuban Baseball Player Yasiel Gonzalez To Resign”

Cuban Baseball Player Roel Santos Stranded in Miami Will Be Able To Join the Olmecas of Tabasco

14ymedio, Mexico, 30 March 2023 — The theft of his passport, with a U.S. and Mexico visa, in addition to his work permit, prevented Cuban baseball player Roel Santos from joining the preseason with the Olmecas of Tabasco. However, a source within the Mexican team confirmed to 14ymedio that the player “already received permission in … Continue reading “Cuban Baseball Player Roel Santos Stranded in Miami Will Be Able To Join the Olmecas of Tabasco”

The Cuban Baseball Federation Will Demand 10 Million Dollars From Yariel Rodriguez

14ymedio, Madrid, 29 March 2023 — The reaction of the Cuban sports authorities to Yariel Rodríguez Yordi’s breakup with his Japanese team, Dragones de Chunichi, and the Cuban Baseball Federation itself (FCB) has not been long in coming. The organization will avail itself of a clause in the baseball player’s contract to demand 10 million … Continue reading “The Cuban Baseball Federation Will Demand 10 Million Dollars From Yariel Rodriguez”

The Cuban Players Returned From Miami Without the Cup but With a Lot of Purchases

14ymedio, Havana, 20 March 2023 — The players of Team Asere, the Cuban team that lost its pass to the final of the World Baseball Classic to the United States, returned to the Island this Monday without the event’s cup but loaded down with purchases. Flat-screen televisions, air conditioners, car tires and many, many suitcases: … Continue reading “The Cuban Players Returned From Miami Without the Cup but With a Lot of Purchases”

High Tension a Few Hours Before the Cuba-US Semifinal in the World Baseball Classic in Miami

14ymedio, Havana, 19 March 19, 2023 — Cuba’s official press doesn’t  hide the tension before the semifinal of the World Baseball Classic, which will take place today in Miami when the Cuban national team faces the United States team, which beat Venezuela yesterday by 9 to 7. The day has already taken on political overtones, … Continue reading “High Tension a Few Hours Before the Cuba-US Semifinal in the World Baseball Classic in Miami”

Discontent Among Miami Cubans Over the Outrageous Prices of Tickets to the Baseball Classic

14ymedio, Havana, 16 March 2023 — Cuba’s baseball players have already arrived in Miami. Since the 4-3 victory over Australia, everything has been “joyful.” The “dancing”  spread to the clubhouse, said manager Armando Mandy Johnson. On the charter flight from Japan to Miami, the “shouting” never stopped. The team will play at the headquarters that … Continue reading “Discontent Among Miami Cubans Over the Outrageous Prices of Tickets to the Baseball Classic”

Cuba Moves to the Semifinal in Miami After Defeating Australia in the World Baseball Classic

14ymedio, Miami, 15 March 2023 — The Cuban baseball team qualified for the semifinal round of the World Classic after beating Australia 4-3 in this Thursday’s game. The so-called Team Asere was among the four best teams of the tournament for the first time in 17 years, despite the absence of two of its star … Continue reading “Cuba Moves to the Semifinal in Miami After Defeating Australia in the World Baseball Classic”

Cuba is Classified as the Group Leader in the World Classic Thanks to a Win by Italy

14ymedio, Havana, 12 March 2023 — Cuba beat Taiwan 7-1 on the last day of Group A of the World Classic. The result made them dream about the second round of the tournament that takes place in the United States, China and Japan, said the official newspaper Cubadebate. “This is what happened,” said the player … Continue reading “Cuba is Classified as the Group Leader in the World Classic Thanks to a Win by Italy”

Cuba’s Victory over Panama in the World Classic Revives Hopes

14ymedio, Havana, 11 March 2023 — The Cuban team “woke up” in the World Baseball Classic this Friday after beating Panama 13-4 in Taiwan and connecting with 21 hits. The performance of the national team, which could guarantee its classification in the next round of matches, was celebrated by the official press, which in recent … Continue reading “Cuba’s Victory over Panama in the World Classic Revives Hopes”

Cuba’s Official Press Blames the Major League Players for Cuba’s Defeats in the Classic

14ymedio, Havana, 9 March 2023 — Cuba’s options within the World Classic seemed to evaporate after adding another defeat, in an extra inning, 3-6 against Italy. It was “a good game,” said Cuban manager Armando Johnson. “I thought that once we tied we could do the job, that we could win the game, but you … Continue reading “Cuba’s Official Press Blames the Major League Players for Cuba’s Defeats in the Classic”