Havana/The incorporation of Yoan Moncada into the Cuban national team for the World Baseball Classic is a fact. The Cienfuegos native “received medical insurance approval” and is expected to join the so-called Team Asere, reported journalist Francys Romero. Moncada, as a free agent, signed a one-season contract with the Los Angeles Angels for $4,000,000 at … Read more
The director of the Cuba team, German Mesaexpressed Thursday his confidence that the United States will grant the seen necessary for the national selection to participate in the VI World Baseball Classicscheduled for March 2026 in San Juan, Puerto Rico. In statements to ReutersMesa said he maintains an optimistic outlook despite the complex political landscape … Read more
The historic sports commentator Andy Vargas has returned to Cuban soil to meet the team that marked his professional and personal life: the Industriales. This was confirmed by the journalist Pavel Otero in a post by Facebook where he celebrated that the veteran commentator came from the United States to accompany the Lions in their … Read more
With an original group of 18 players Kuba began training on Monday at the Estadio Latinoamericanoas part of the preparation for the series of the Americas and the VI. World Baseball Championshiptwo crucial events in the international calendar. According to the site JIT explained the technical director of the Cuban Baseball Federation, Humberto Guevara the … Read more
The former major league player Alexei Ramirez is part of Cuba’s preliminary squad for the World Baseball Classic 2026confirmed the journalist Francys Romero in the social media. Ramírez, 44 years old, has a career spanning nine seasons MLB where he played primarily as a shortstop and second base and stood out for his defensive versatility … Read more
The Cuban Baseball Federation confirmed his participation in the next World Classic while waiting for visas for the United States. “After the signing of the agreement that establishes the terms between the organizers and the qualified national federations, Cuba will be present at the VI World Baseball Classic, which will take place from March 5 … Read more
The World Baseball Classic (WBC) 2026 is shaping up to be a critically important event for international baseball, adn it appears Cuba will be a participant. Sources close to the situation indicate that Cuba’s inclusion is all but confirmed, contingent on crucial approval from the U.S. Office of Foreign Assets Control (OFAC). This OFAC clearance … Read more
Cuba’s participation in 2026 World Baseball Classic appears virtually assured, including the essential permit from the United States Office of Foreign Assets Control (OFAC), key requirement for the Cuban team to participate in an event organized by entities under US jurisdiction. This was confirmed by several sources to the specialized journalist Francys Romero, who specified … Read more
The diamond is set to shine for Cuba in the 2026 World Baseball Classic, with a important hurdle cleared: U.S. Treasury Department approval. This green light from the Office of Foreign Assets Control (OFAC) is a critical step, essentially a visa for the Cuban team to compete in an event organized by U.S.-based entities, a … Read more
Cuban Baseball Icon Víctor Mesa’s Return: A Tale of Two Realities for Exiled Athletes Havana, Cuba – The roar of the crowd, the crack of the bat, the familiar scent of Cuban baseball – it’s a scene that once defined the career of Víctor Mesa, a legendary figure in Cuban sports. But his recent reappearance … Read more