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What’s in a name? Unique names abound in MLB

Jeff J. Snider
Jul 2, 2015
Baseball History, Features
What do Yasiel Puig, Hyun-jin Ryu, Yasmani Grandal, and Yimi Garcia have in common? Okay, they are all Los Angeles Dodgers, and they're all from outside the United States. Let's throw in Joc Pederson, Paco Rodr...

‘Baseball as It Was’ Episode #26: Bill Lee

Brian Wright
Jun 14, 2015
Baseball History, Features, Independent Baseball, Interviews, Major League Baseball, Media, Podcasts, Postseason, Radio
In a straight-laced sport such as baseball, Bill Lee – better known as “Spaceman” – was a distinctive personality. Through 14 big league seasons and 119 victories, he was as crafty on the mound as he was opi...

Depth Chart of Cuban Ballplayers Currently in the Majors and Minors

James Meslener
Apr 8, 2015
Headlines
Cuba has long been considered a huge untapped baseball hub. In Cuba, baseball is the main sport where they have their own professional league, the “Serie Nacional,” which has 16 teams that play 90 games each pe...

This Day in Baseball: Garbey Paves the Way for Cuban Defectors

Joshua Sadlock
Apr 3, 2015
Baseball History
On this day in 1984, Barbaro Garbey made his debut for the Detroit Tigers on Opening Day against the Minnesota Twins. The 27-year-old utility man entered the game as a pinch-hitter in the seventh inning and the...

Hector Olivera Declared a Free Agent by MLB

Jeff J. Snider
Mar 7, 2015
Atlanta Braves, Breaking News, Headlines, Injuries, Los Angeles Dodgers, New York Yankees, Oakland Athletics, Rumors, San Diego Padres, San Francisco Giants
Cuban second baseman Hector Olivera has been declared a free agent by Major League Baseball, according to Jesse Sanchez of MLB.com. Olivera is now free to sign with any team he chooses. Until recently, Olive...

New York Yankees Hold Secret Workout with Yoan Moncada

Joshua Sadlock
Feb 19, 2015
Breaking News, Headlines, Major League Baseball, New York Yankees
The New York Post is reporting that the Yankees have held a second, "secret" workout with Cuban prospect Yoan Moncada. The workout took place early Wednesday morning at the Yankees spring training facility. The...

Prized Cuban Yoan Moncada Becomes MLB Free Agent

Tyler Fiedler
Feb 3, 2015
Headlines, Major League Baseball
Highly touted Cuban prospect Yoan Moncada has been officially declared eligible to become a Major League free agent, according to Jeff Passan of Yahoo! Sports. Major League Baseball recently changed its poli...

Cuban Prospect Yoan Lopez Likely To Receive A Record Deal

Jesus Rivera
Jan 12, 2015
American League, American League East, Arizona Diamondbacks, Contract, Headlines, Los Angeles Dodgers, Major League Baseball, National League, National League West, New York Yankees, San Diego Padres
Cuban right-handed pitching prospect Yoan Lopez could be in line for a record-setting deal, according to Jesse Sanchez of MLB.com. The 21-year-old starter is currently weighing offers and it seems like...

Rusney Castillo continuing to find success in Winter League

Forrest Mulheron
Dec 21, 2014
American League, American League East, Boston Red Sox, Headlines, Major League Baseball, Minor League Baseball, Offseason
There has been much hype surrounding 27-year-old outfielder Rusney Castillo, after the Red Sox inked him to a record seven-year, $72.5 million contract back in August. The Cuban defector made his organizatio...

Cuban prospect Yoan Moncada declared free agent by MLB

Baseball Essential
Nov 15, 2014
Headlines, Offseason, Rumors
According to MLB.com's Jesse Sanchez, Cuban teenage prospect Yoan Moncada has been declared a free agent by the Major League Baseball. The final issue is that he must still be unlocked by the U.S. Department of...
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