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Baseball Player Yuniot Ibarra and Promising Player Eduardo Mustelier, Only 11, Opt for Careers Outside Cuba

14ymedio, Havana, 8 September 2023 — The regime still hadn’t digested the escape of volleyball player Ellemay Santa Miranda in Quebec when it became known that Cuban catcher Yunior Ibarra also decided to stay in Canada. Journalist Francys Romero reported on his social networks that the native of Sancti Spíritus broke with the Cuban Baseball … Continue reading “Baseball Player Yuniot Ibarra and Promising Player Eduardo Mustelier, Only 11, Opt for Careers Outside Cuba”

The U-23 Baseball Series Is Suspended in Cuba Due to Lack of Money and Massive ‘Desertion’ of Players

14ymedio, Havana, 11 September 2023 — Cuban sports authorities have suspended the National Under-23 Baseball Series “due to the difficult economic situation facing the country,” according to Cuban Television journalist Pavel Otero on his Facebook account on Monday. The reporter adds that this is the same reason why the national championship for 9-10 year olds, … Continue reading “The U-23 Baseball Series Is Suspended in Cuba Due to Lack of Money and Massive ‘Desertion’ of Players”

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”

Cuba Removes a Coach From the National Team After Accusing Him of ‘Illegal Exit’

14ymedio, Havana, 29 November 2022 — The experienced baseball player Donal Duarte, El Lobo Mayor, was excluded at the last minute from the coaching staff of the Cuban team that will participate in the 2022 Caribbean Baseball Cup in the Bahamas. The National Commission accused him of “illegal exit” from the country, an argument that the athlete rejected. … Continue reading “Cuba Removes a Coach From the National Team After Accusing Him of ‘Illegal Exit’”

Cuban Baseball Needs More Young Blood

14ymedio, Ernesto Santana, Havana, 28 February 2018 — The youth should have played more. In this, some commentators and followers agree that the game with Nicaragua should have used players with less experience, instead of abusing some productive players who have already been overworked. In part, due to doubts like these, and to the inconsistency of the strategies … Continue reading “Cuban Baseball Needs More Young Blood”

Five Members of the Same Family in Prison for July 11th Protests in Santiago de Cuba

14ymedio, Havana, 28 March 2022 — Five protesters from the same family have been sentenced to prison for the protests in El Caney, Santiago de Cuba, on July 11. Along with them, there are three others convicted in the same case, with sentences of between 5 and 12 years in prison. Only one is released … Continue reading “Five Members of the Same Family in Prison for July 11th Protests in Santiago de Cuba”