Cuban Players News for the 2025 Major League Baseball season. A compilation of several sources. Andy Pagés hits his 20th home run. Andy Pagés went 2-for-3 with a solo home run in Sunday's 5-4 victory over the Padres. He had been in an 0-for-9 slump over the previous three games. Pagés broke the slump early with a first-inning solo home run off Yu Darvish, reaching the 20-homer milestone. This was his first home run since July 22, suggesting he might have been overthinking while trying to achieve this mark. This season, he's posted a .277/.322/.461 slash line with 70 RBIs, 53 runs scored, 12 stolen bases, 20 doubles, and one triple over 120 games. Raisel Iglesias secures his 19th save. Raisel Iglesias allowed a hit in a scoreless inning and earned a save against Cleveland on Sunday. He struck out two batters. Iglesias threw 12 of his 17 pitches for strikes and effectively managed the Guardians in the ninth inning. After Bob Naylor hit a leadoff single, Iglesias retired the next three batters in a row. He has successfully achieved eight consecutive saves during his current 11-inning scoreless streak. This season, he has a 4.01 ERA with a 57:10 K:BB ratio over 51.2 innings. Iglesias has converted 19 saves out of 24 opportunities. Miguel Vargas and Edgar Quero collectively achieved three hits. On Sunday, Miguel Vargas and Edgar Quero collectively achieved three hits during the White Sox's 6-2 defeat against the Royals. Vargas managed to get on base twice, finishing 1-for-4 with a walk and two strikeouts. Quero, on the other hand, had a strong performance with two hits in four at-bats and an RBI, while playing regularly as catcher. Since the All-Star Game, Quero has enhanced his offensive stats, now boasting a .304/.338/.493 line with three home runs and 10 RBIs. Meanwhile, Vargas has accumulated 94 hits this season, maintaining a .701 OPS with 13 home runs and 44 RBIs. Yariel Rodríguez delivers a performance without allowing any runs. Yariel Rodríguez delivered another scoreless performance in the Blue Jays' 10-4 defeat against the Rangers. He pitched one inning, throwing 17 pitches (9 strikes), allowing one walk without any strikeouts or hits. This outing reduced his ERA to 3.10 for the season, with a 52:24 SO:BB ratio over 51 games and 58 innings. The right-hander has had an impressive year, maintaining a batting average against of just .183, a 2-0 record, and achieving 13 saves in two of three opportunities in 2025. Yandy Díaz reaches 71 RBIs. During the Rays' 7-1 defeat against the Giants, Yandy Díaz recorded one hit in four at-bats, struck out once, and contributed an RBI. This RBI was the sole run for his team in the game, bringing his season total to 71, the highest among Cuban players. Yandy also tops the list of Cuban players in hits this year with 133, while sustaining an impressive .283/.344/.462 slash line and hitting 20 home runs in another outstanding season. Víctor Mederos given another start. Víctor Mederos is scheduled to start Monday's game against the Reds in Anaheim. Despite a lackluster performance in his first major league start last Tuesday, Mederos will have another opportunity in the rotation. The right-hander did not factor into the decision against the Dodgers, pitching four innings with three strikeouts, while giving up three hits and three walks. He is tentatively set for a two-start week, but a subpar outing against the Reds might lead the Angels to consider other options when his turn arrives on Sunday against the Cubs. Lourdes Gurriel Jr. hits his 16th home run. Lourdes Gurriel Jr. recorded one hit in five at-bats, including a home run, one RBI, and a run scored in Sunday's 6-5 defeat to the Rockies. This homer brought his season total to 16. The left fielder hit two home runs and drove in seven runs during the series against Colorado. Over his last 15 games, he's batting .233 (14-for-60) with four homers and 18 of his 66 RBIs for the season. Adrián Morejón did not allow any runs against the Dodgers. José Iglesias delivers a game-tying RBI. Adrián Morejón (9-4) delivered another scoreless performance on Sunday during the Padres' 5-4 defeat to the Dodgers. He pitched a flawless 1 1/3 innings with an impressive 13 pitches, 11 of which were strikes. Starter Yu Darvish lasted only 4 innings, and Morejón stepped in with two Dodgers on base and two outs in the sixth inning. The left-hander escaped the situation by striking out Alex Call, then pitched a scoreless seventh inning with one strikeout. In addition to the nine wins Morejón has accumulated this year—most among MLB relief pitchers—he has maintained a dominant 1.92 ERA and 0.82 WHIP, with a 57:11 K:BB ratio, while recording two saves and 18 holds over 59 appearances covering 56 1/3 innings. In the same game for the Padres, José Iglesias entered as a pinch hitter for Jake Cronenworth and hit a groundball RBI in the eighth inning, tying the game at 4-4. This was his 28th RBI of the year, achieved in 240 at-bats over 90 games. Randy Arozarena scored a run in the loss on Sunday. Randy Arozarena recorded one hit in four at-bats, scored a run, and struck out twice during Sunday's 7-3 defeat against the Mets. The 30-year-old outfielder was also hit by a pitch to start the game. This season, Arozarena is posting a .245/.345/.450 slash line with 23 home runs, 24 stolen bases, 58 RBIs, and 73 runs scored, as he aims to reach the 25/25 milestone for the first time in his career. Yordan Álvarez might be back by early next week. General manager Dana Brown indicated on Sunday that Yordan Álvarez might be activated from the 60-day injured list sometime during the upcoming weekend. However, it is more probable that the 28-year-old will return when Houston starts a 10-game homestand on August 26, according to Chandler Rome of The Athletic. Yordan is set to begin a rehab assignment with Double-A Corpus Christi on Tuesday, marking his first game action since being placed on the IL on May 5 due to a small fracture in his right hand. Despite being out for over three months, Yordan is not expected to need a lengthy rehab stint. The Astros plan for Yordan to be Corpus Christi's designated hitter on Tuesday, rest on Wednesday, and then play consecutive games on Thursday and Friday. After these three games, he will be reassessed. While it's possible he could rejoin the Astros for the last game or two of the weekend series in Baltimore, it's more likely he will remain in Texas before returning to the Houston lineup early next week. Although Yordan's power might be slightly affected by the hand injury, his return is expected to boost the Astros' offense as the season progresses. Yoán Moncada took Sunday off. Yoán Moncada was not included in the lineup for Sunday's game against the Athletics. Having started in the previous five games, Moncada took a rest as the Angels conclude their series in Sacramento. Luis Robert Jr. did not play on Sunday. Luis Robert Jr. was not in the lineup for Sunday's game against the Royals. Taking a rest day, Robert sat on the bench for the first time since July 26, ending a streak of 18 consecutive starts. Víctor Mesa Jr. was reactivated from the Triple-A Injured List. Miami Marlins outfield prospect Víctor Mesa Jr. was reactivated from the Triple-A Jacksonville 7-day injured list on Sunday. The reason for his time on the injured list wasn't specified, but he had dealt with hamstring problems earlier in the year, which might have continued. Nonetheless, he seems to have fully recovered and was set to return to play for the Jumbo Shrimp in Sunday's game against the Norfolk Tides. The 23-year-old ended last season as the Marlins' fourth-ranked prospect but has since dropped out of the top 30. Despite this, he made his major league debut in May, achieving one hit in 10 at-bats for the major league team. In Triple-A, the Cuban posted a .262/.322/.423 slash line over 37 games and is expected to return to the big leagues either this year or next.

Cuban Players News for the 2025 Major League Baseball season. A compilation of several sources. Aroldis Chapman credited with win Friday. Aroldis Chapman (4-2) secured the win on Friday, striking out one in a flawless ninth inning during a 2-1 victory over the Marlins. The seasoned closer used 11 pitches (nine strikes) to efficiently handle the bottom of Miami's lineup in the top of the ninth, paving the way for the win when Trevor Story delivered a walk-off RBI single in the bottom of the inning. Chapman hasn't allowed a run since July 23, and since the start of June, he boasts an impressive 0.38 ERA, 0.46 WHIP, and a 35:5 K:BB ratio over 23.2 innings, achieving one win, three holds, and 13 saves in 14 opportunities. Yandy Díaz records two RBIs on Friday. Yandy Díaz had a 2-for-5 performance in Friday's 7-6 victory over the Giants. He drove in two RBIs, bringing his total to 69 and tying Andy Pagés for the most among Cuban players this season. In the ninth inning, his second RBI brought in the winning run for the Rays. Primarily serving as a DH this year - has participated in 93 games in this role -, Yandy boasts an OPS of .806, with 20 home runs, 59 runs scored, and leads all Cuban players in hits with 130. Raisel Iglesias perfect in securing his 18th save. Raisel Iglesias earned the save on Friday against Atlanta by delivering a flawless ninth inning, striking out one batter. Tasked with preserving a two-run advantage, Iglesias successfully silenced the heart of the Guardians lineup, securing both the shutout win and his 18th save of the season. The experienced closer has now maintained a scoreless streak over 11 consecutive appearances and has brought consistency to the back of Atlanta's bullpen, successfully converting his last seven save opportunities. Over 50 2/3 innings this season, he holds a 4.09 ERA, 1.07 WHIP, and a 55:10 K:BB ratio. Miguel Vargas achieves a game with multiple hits. In Friday's 3-1 defeat against the Royals, Miguel Vargas achieved two hits in four at-bats. This marked his second multi-hit game in August and his first since returning from a 10-day stint on the injured list. Vargas is experiencing a challenging season, posting a .228/.306/.397 slash line with 13 home runs, 58 runs, 44 RBIs, and an OPS of .703. Randy Arozarena secures his 24th stolen base. Randy Arozarena went 2-for-6 with two runs scored, a strikeout, and a stolen base in Friday's 11-9 victory over the Mets. Despite leaving three runners in scoring position, Arozarena managed to steal his 24th base of the year. He initially aimed for a 25/25 season, but he still has a chance to achieve a 30/30 year if his power production increases. After Friday's game, he has 23 home runs and 24 stolen bases. Lourdes Gurriel Jr. hits his 23rd double of the season. On Friday, Lourdes Gurriel Jr. went 1-for-4, scored a run, and hit his 23rd double of the season. This occurred in the D-backs' 4-3 loss to the Rockies. Gurriel Jr. has faced challenges this season, posting a .244/.294/.407 slash line with 15 home runs and 62 RBIs over 113 games. Yanquiel Fernández recorded one RBI. Yanquiel Fernández went 0-for-3 during the Rockies' 4-3 victory over the D-backs on Friday. However, his groundout in the fourth inning brought in the Rockies' third run, breaking a 2-2 tie. The Rockies maintained their lead from that point on. Since making his MLB debut on July 1st, Yanquiel has appeared in just 25 games, posting a .229/.250/.300 slash line with one home run and 5 RBIs. At 22 years old, he is expected to receive more opportunities in the future. Andy Pagés did not get any hits on Friday. Andy Pagés went 0-for-2 with a strikeout and a walk in Friday's game against the Padres. The Dodgers defeated the Padres 3-2, tying for the top spot in the National League West. Pagés played in both center and right fields, extending his hitless streak to seven consecutive at-bats over the last three games. Despite this, he is still having an impressive season, with 19 home runs and 69 RBIs for the defending World Series champions. Yariel Rodríguez's impeccable performance. In the Blue Jays' 6-5 victory over the Rangers, Yariel Rodríguez pitched a scoreless inning, striking out two batters. This performance improved his reputation following two consecutive outings where he gave up a total of 5 earned runs in just one inning. He currently has a 3.16 ERA over 50 games and 57 innings, with a 52:23 strikeout-to-walk ratio this year. Edgar Quero had one hit, while Luis Robert Jr. went hitless. Edgar Quero went 1-for-3 with a walk and a strikeout on Friday, as the White Sox lost 3-1 to the Royals. In that game, Luis Robert Jr. went 0-for-4. The 22-year-old Quero is having a strong season in a limited role, playing just 77 games and achieving a .272/.341/.376 slash line with 14 doubles, 4 home runs, and 29 RBIs. In contrast, Luis Robert has been underwhelming this year, managing 31 stolen bases but posting a .218/.298/.353 slash line with 12 home runs and 47 RBIs over 101 games. Yoán Moncada achieved a multi-hit game. Yoán Moncada had a 2-for-4 performance during the Angels' 10-3 defeat against the A's on Friday. He scored a run and drew a walk. This performance improved Moncada's slash line to .239/.332/.448 over 54 games. He appears to be seeing the ball more clearly, hitting .412 (7-for-17) with 3 RBIs and 4 runs scored in his last 7 games.

Following health challenges earlier this year, Armando Ferrer has been confirmed as the manager of the Matanzas team for the 64th National Baseball Series. (Photo by Juan Moreno) Matanzas, August 16 (PL) - Yurisbel Gracial, Yoennis Yera, Ariel Martínez, and Andrys Pérez, who were part of the Cuban team in the recent World Baseball Classic, are leading the Matanzas Cocodrilos lineup for the 64th National Baseball Series (CNS), as announced by sports officials in the western province today. Among the 40 players listed on the institutional Facebook pages, notable athletes with significant experience in the national pastime include Noelvis Entenza, Armando Dueñas, Yamichel Pérez, Aníbal Medina, Yariel Duque, Eduardo Blanco, and José A. Noroña, who was named the Most Valuable Player (MVP) of the previous season. Moreover, new players with impressive histories in youth categories are drawing attention, such as Shaiel Cruz, Silvio B. Iturralde, Yosney García, Rey Charles Chacón, Dayán Ibáñez, Brayan Peña, and Hangelo Videt, who come after showcasing their skills in the latest under-23 tournament. The statement further explains that for Yadil Mujica and Jean Earwin Walters, who live overseas, their inclusion will rely on how quickly they fulfill their international obligations. Armando Ferrer, who has managed the team for six consecutive years, recently stated that the squad aims to secure a spot in the playoffs in the upcoming Elite League and to contend for the championship, a title Matanzas has not won since the 59th Series, which ended in 2020. Matanzas roster for the 64th National Baseball Series Pitchers (18): Yoennis Yera, Renner Rivero, Noelvis Entenza, Armando Dueñas, Haykel Parra, Denis Quesada, Yamichel Pérez, Pedro Mesa, Shaiel Cruz de Armas, Luis M. Hernández, Roilán Averohff, Yosney García, Rubén A. Mene, Carlos L. Batista, Lázaro Zulueta, Silvio B. Iturralde, Moisés Palacio, and Hasiel Suárez.  Catchers (4): Ariel Martínez, Andrys Pérez, Yoandry Jiménez, and George A. Ponce. Infielders (10): Yurisbel Gracial, Yariel Duque, Aníbal Medina, Adrián J. Pérez, Luis A. Sánchez, Juan Miguel Martínez, Rey Charles Chacón, Juan E. Manrique, Eduardo Parreira, and Dayán E. Ibáñez. Outfielders (8): Eduardo Blanco, José Amaury Noroña, José de Jesús Pren, Esteban Terry, Brayan Peña, Pavel A. Gómez, Hangelo Videt, and Dariel D. Rojo. Manager: Armando Ferrer.

Cuban Players News for the 2025 Major League Baseball season. A compilation of several sources. Lourdes Gurriel Jr. hit a three-run home run against the Rockies on Thursday. Lourdes Gurriel Jr. went 1-for-4 with a three-run homer, a walk, and a stolen base in Thursday's 8-2 victory over the Rockies. After sitting out Wednesday following an 0-for-8 performance in the first two games against the Rangers, Gurriel returned to the starting lineup Thursday and quickly made an impact with a first-inning home run. The outfielder has now hit 15 home runs this season, including three in 13 games in August. He has also contributed 62 RBIs, 41 runs, 10 steals, 22 doubles, two triples, and a .244/.294/.406 slash line over 112 games. Raisel Iglesias recorded a strikeout during a scoreless ninth inning, securing a save in the game against the Mets on Thursday. On Thursday against the Mets, Raisel Iglesias earned his 17th save, striking out one batter in a perfect ninth inning. Iglesias extended his streak of not allowing a run to ten consecutive appearances, marking his sixth perfect inning during this stretch. This scoreless streak came after Iglesias' fifth blown save of the season. Throughout 49.2 innings this year, Iglesias has a 4.17 ERA with a 54:10 strikeout-to-walk ratio. Randy Arozarena did not get any hits on Thursday. In Thursday's 5-3 defeat against the Orioles, Randy Arozarena went 0-for-4, drew a walk, and recorded his 58th RBI of the season. This outcome stretched the Cuban/Mexican player's hitless streak to 11 consecutive at-bats. Arozarena aims for a 25/25 or possibly a 30/30 season, currently boasting 23 home runs and 23 stolen bases over 120 games and 522 plate appearances. In 2025, his slash line stands at .246/.347/.458. Jorge Soler is still not doing baseball activities. According to MLB.com, Jorge Soler has not yet resumed baseball activities. Soler has been sidelined for over three weeks, having last played on July 23 against the Mets. The veteran outfielder has experienced back issues multiple times this year, so the Angels might be choosing to allow him ample recovery time given their current standing (they are five games behind a wild-card spot with three teams ahead of them in the race for the final position). During Soler's absence, Jo Adell has been starting most games in right field, while Bryce Teodosio has become a regular in the lineup in center field.

Danny Miranda, already a Cuban Elite League baseball champion, returns to lead Ciego de Ávila in the 64th National Series. (Photo by Boris Luis Cabrera) Ciego de Ávila Tigers, the three-time Cuban champions, unveiled their roster for the upcoming 2025-26 Cuban season, which is part of the 64th National Baseball Series, as reported by the Ciego de Ávila radio station Radio Surco's website. Under the guidance of coach Danny Miranda, the roster has undergone a substantial transformation in preparation for the Cuban tournament. The revealed roster includes four players who have not yet been announced, and the eight reserves will be disclosed at the tournament's technical conference on August 22. The following is the list of 36 players who have been announced. Ciego de Avila roster for the 64th Cuban National Series Pitchers (13): Kevin Soto, Yankiel Tamayo, Liomil González, Leonardo Reyes, Yunier Batista, Kendry Machado, Javier Griñán, Randy Álvarez, Erisdel Martínez, Diorlis Pérez, Reinaldo Rodríguez, Roibelis Liranza, and Reinaldo Jifon Lovel. Catchers (4): Fernando De la Paz, Alfredo Ramos, Alexander Arriola, and Nelixam González. Infielders (12): Jonathan Bridón, Lázaro Ramos, Ronaldo Castillo, Reinaldo Espinoza, Jorge Luis Contreras, George Luis Contreras, Osmany Linares, Adrián Betancourt, Cristian Pagarizabal, Danny López, Geinier Rodríguez, and Ernesto Álvarez. Outfielders (7): Asniel Jiménez, Jociel Mojena, Juan Ramón Florido, Erick Abreu, Roberley Pérez, Brayan Romero, and Reymi Cos. Manager: Danny Miranda. The 64th National Baseball Series is set to commence on September 2 with the inaugural game at Julio A. Mella Stadium in Las Tunas, the base of the defending champions, Las Tunas. After the qualifying phase concludes, the postseason will kick off with the quarterfinals starting on December 20 and continuing until December 28. The semifinals are slated to commence on January 4, 2026, and the tournament final is set to start on January 23. The winner of the Cuban season will represent the country in the third edition of the Americas Baseball Champions League in 2026.

Cuban Players News for the 2025 Major League Baseball season. A compilation of several sources. Luis D. Morales will get another start. Luis D. Morales is scheduled to start Saturday's game against the Angels in Sacramento. Although Morales did not allow any hits and struck out four batters in his first MLB start during Sunday's 3-2 victory over the Orioles, he was removed after just 2.2 innings and 57 pitches due to issuing five walks. Despite the erratic performance, Morales will have another opportunity to secure a longer-term position in the Athletics rotation. He will face an Angels offense with an MLB-high 26 percent strikeout rate, but this favorable matchup could be offset by pitching at Sutter Health Park, which has been advantageous for hitters this season. Raisel Iglesias with another scoreless performance. Raisel Iglesias delivered another scoreless performance on Wednesday during the Braves' 11-6 victory against the Mets. Iglesias pitched the ninth inning, allowing one hit but no runs. This marked his ninth consecutive outing without allowing a run since July 28. His scoreless streak has helped improve his ERA, which now stands at 4.25 for the year. In a challenging season for the veteran closer, Iglesias might be in his last year with the Braves, as he still has $16 million remaining in salary, and a trade by the Braves could save the team at least $5 million for the 2026 season. Miguel Vargas and Edgar Quero went hitless on Wednesday, while Luis Robert Jr. and Andy Ibáñez each recorded one hit. In Tuesday's White Sox 1-0 defeat against the Tigers, both Miguel Vargas and Edgar Quero failed to get a hit. Vargas and Quero each went 0-for-3, striking out once. In the same game, Luis Robert Jr. managed to go 1-for-3, striking out twice. Robert Jr.'s only hit was his 11th double of the year, bringing his total to 23 extra-base hits in 2025, including 12 home runs. In the seventh inning for the Tigers, Andy Ibáñez entered as a pinch hitter and hit a single to left field. He remained in the game at third base and finished 1-for-2 overall. The Rangers have put OF Adolis García on the 10-day injured list due to a left ankle sprain. According to Kennedi Landry of MLB.com, the Rangers placed Adolis García on the 10-day injured list on Wednesday due to a left ankle sprain. Although Adolis completed Tuesday's game against the Diamondbacks, the timing of his injury is unclear. He could be eligible to return on August 23, but it's uncertain if he will be ready by then. Evan Carter has been activated from the IL to fill García's spot on the roster. Yoán Moncada recorded one hit. Yoán Moncada recorded one hit in two at-bats, including a strikeout, during the Angels' 6-5 victory against the Dodgers. His sole hit was his eighth double of the season. Christian Moore later replaced him as a pinch hitter. Over 53 games this season, Moncada has a batting line of .233/.328/.447, with 8 home runs and 27 RBIs. Andy Pagés' hitting streak has come to an end. During the Dodgers' 6-5 defeat against the Angels, Andy Pagés went 0-for-4, ending his 7-game hitting streak that began on August 5, during which he achieved a slash line of .370/.433/.481. Despite this hitless game, Pagés continues to have an outstanding season, with 122 hits in 117 games and 474 plate appearances, along with 19 home runs and 69 RBIs. Yordan Álvarez is set to participate in live batting practice this weekend. According to Brian McTaggart of MLB.com, Yordan Álvarez is scheduled to participate in live batting practice this weekend. This will mark the first occasion he has confronted live pitching since experiencing a setback with his fractured right hand over a month ago. If the weekend goes well for Yordan, he is likely to be approved for a rehab assignment shortly after. A return before the end of August is feasible. Yordan has been out of action since early May. Lourdes Gurriel Jr. was not in Wednesday's lineup. Lourdes Gurriel Jr. was not in the D-backs lineup for Wednesday's game against the Rangers. The 31-year-old left fielder was taking a standard day off, as he has been struggling with his performance recently, posting a .167/.158/.278 slash line, with one double, three RBIs, one stolen base, and a 1:5 BB:K ratio over the past week. He joined the game later and received a walk.

Cuban Players News for the 2025 Major League Baseball season. A compilation of several sources. Edgar Quero achieves his first night with three hits and three RBIs. Edgar Quero had a stellar performance, going 3-for-5 with a home run and three RBIs on Tuesday night, leading the White Sox to victory over the Tigers. Quero hit a 383-foot solo home run off Tigers’ right-hander Codi Heuer in the seventh inning, increasing the White Sox's lead to 7-3. He further contributed with a two-run single in the eighth inning, making the score 9-3. Additionally, Quero singled and scored during the team’s five-run surge in the fifth inning. With this two-hit game, the 22-year-old catcher is now hitting .275/.342/.381 with four home runs and 29 RBIs in his first 272 plate appearances. Néstor Cortés records six strikeouts in a no-decision. Adrián Morejón with scoreless inning. Néstor Cortés gave up one run on six hits and a walk, striking out six over 4.2 innings in a no-decision against the Giants on Tuesday. Cortés was just one out away from qualifying for the win. He threw 79 pitches (54 strikes), only three more than in his San Diego debut last Wednesday, so it's likely the Padres will maintain some restrictions. Over his two starts with the Padres, he's allowed a total of three runs on nine hits and four walks over 9.1 innings. The left-hander is tentatively set for a rematch with the Giants early next week, which will take place in San Diego. In the same game, Adrián Morejón delivered a flawless, scoreless inning for San Diego, recording one strikeout. He accomplished this with just 10 pitches, 8 of which were strikes. This marked his 58th appearance of the year, and he now holds a SO:BB ratio of 55:11 (including 2 intentional walks) in 2025. Víctor Mederos did not receive a decision in the game against the Dodgers on Tuesday. Víctor Mederos allowed three runs on three hits and three walks, striking out three over four innings in a no-decision against the Dodgers on Tuesday. Mederos surrendered all three runs in the first two innings before finding his rhythm. He threw only 43 of his 72 pitches for strikes, as he was pitching on short rest after appearing for Triple-A Salt Lake on Friday. Mederos has a 5.63 ERA, 1.50 WHIP, and a 7:7 K:BB ratio over eight innings in the majors this year. This was his first start in the big leagues, and it appears the Angels might give him more opportunities in the rotation. He is tentatively scheduled for a home start against the Reds next week if he gets another chance. José Iglesias homered against the Giants on Tuesday. José Iglesias went 1-for-3 with a two-run home run in Tuesday's 5-1 victory over the Giants. Iglesias regained the Padres' lead at 3-1 by hitting a deep shot off Robbie Ray in the second inning. This marked Iglesias' first home run of the year, achieved while he was serving as the designated hitter. He currently holds a .234/.305/.285 slash line with 27 RBIs, 23 runs scored, nine doubles, and four stolen bases over 265 plate appearances. Iglesias is experiencing career-low numbers in nearly every category and, as a part-time player in a strong offense, he won't have many opportunities to improve them. Luis Robert Jr. recorded one hit. On Tuesday, Luis Robert Jr. went 1-for-4 in a 9-6 victory over the Tigers. He also walked, recorded an RBI, and struck out once. Since the All-Star break, Luis Robert has transformed his performance, hitting .329/.398/.466 with 3 home runs and 12 RBIs, securing at least one hit in 16 of the 20 games he has played in during this period. Andy Pagés continues his hitting streak, reaching seven consecutive games. Andy Pagés recorded two hits in four at-bats, drove in one run, and drew a walk during Tuesday's 7-6 defeat against the Angels. Pagés has lengthened his hitting streak to seven games, during which he's achieved 10 hits in 27 at-bats (.370) with three RBIs and two stolen bases. Although Pagés had a slow start to the year, he has improved his stats to a .280/.323/.462 slash line, accumulating 19 home runs, 11 steals, 69 RBIs, 52 runs scored, 20 doubles, and a triple over 116 games this season. He has recorded hits in eight of his 11 games in August. Miguel Vargas with two walks in return. On Tuesday against the Tigers, Miguel Vargas had no hits in three at-bats but drew two walks and scored a run. After a brief period on the injured list, Vargas made his return on Tuesday. He batted sixth and played first base, scoring in the eighth inning thanks to an RBI single by Edgar Quero. Vargas is expected to be a consistent presence in the lineup going forward. Yoán Moncada in a game with one hit. Yoán Moncada recorded a hit in two at-bats, including a double, during the Angels' 7-6 victory over the Dodgers. He also contributed an RBI and struck out once. Over his last two games, Moncada has achieved 3-for-5 with 3 RBIs, though his playing time has been restricted due to increased competition in the infield. Despite maintaining a .294/.368/.353 slash line in August, he is enduring a disappointing season marred by injuries. Lourdes Gurriel Jr. and Adolis García had games without any hits. Lourdes Gurriel Jr. (D-backs) and Adolis García (Rangers) both went hitless on Tuesday in the D-backs' 3-2 victory over the Rangers. Gurriel was 0-for-3 with a walk and a strikeout, while Adolis went 0-for-4 but managed an RBI. Gurriel is now in a stretch of 10 consecutive at-bats without a hit, dropping his slash line to .244/.292/.401 in the season. Meanwhile, Adolis recorded his 64th RBI of the year but continues to struggle offensively, with a line of just .185/.197/.338 over his last 15 games. Yandy Díaz had one hit for the night. Yandy Díaz recorded a hit in one of his three at-bats against the A's on Tuesday. This marked his 126th hit of the season for the 34-year-old, who could be on track for a new career high with just 48 games left in the season. Díaz is currently slashing .279/.369/.437, with 59 runs scored and 67 RBIs over 503 plate appearances. Randy Arozarena achieved his 23rd stolen base. Randy Arozarena went 1-for-4 and scored the Mariners' only run in their 1-0 victory over the Orioles on Tuesday. He started the game with a single, stole second base, and then scored on Josh Naylor's single. This was his 23rd steal in the majors this year, and his run was his 70th, topping all Cuban players in that category in 2025. Arozarena is currently on a five-game hitting streak. Astros' manager Joe Espada mentioned on Tuesday that Yordan Álvarez is tentatively set to participate in live batting practice this weekend. The 28-year-old power hitter has been out of action since early May because of a fracture in his right hand. Over the past two weeks, the Astros have mentioned that he's nearing the point of taking live batting practice, but each time, it seems to be delayed by a few days. Hopefully, he will soon overcome this obstacle and move closer to rejoining the Astros' lineup.

As the 64th edition of the National Series (64 SNB) is finally underway, with the tournament kicking off on September 2nd, with a qualifying campaign that will run until December 17th, ten more national teams have been announced since the official announcement of the start of roster formation for the traditional Cuban tournament on August 10th. The team rosters, comprised of 40 players with an active roster of 32 for each sub-series of the championship, appear below. Pinar del Río roster for the 64th National Baseball Series Pitchers (18) : Liván Moinelo, Raidel Martínez, Frank Abel Álvarez, Randy R. Martínez, Frank Luis Medina, Leodán Manuel Reyes, Yan Carlos García, Mario A. Valle, Frank D. Blanco, Genier Álvarez, Ludwing E. Bencomo, José R. Román, Juan L. Hernández, Gabriel A. Cantero, Mario Luis del Hoyo, Yosvany Martínez, and rookies Edel Díaz Gómez, and Marlon García García. Catchers (5) : Jorge Y. Rojas, Yasiel Agete, Yoel Frontela, Yordanis Ortega, and rookie Héctor Luis Lazo. Infielders (10) : William Saavedra, Frank R. González, Alexei Ramírez, Juan C. Arencibia, Tailon Sánchez, Rolando Martínez, Juan M. Pérez, Adriel A. Almeida, Marlon Moreno, and Erick Echeverría. Outfielders (7) : Luis P. Acosta, Yoannis Moreno, Léster Benítez, Lázaro Páez, Ronaldo Pérez y los novatos Jesús N. Arcia Cabrera, and Ángel K. Martínez Páez. Manager: Alexander Urquiola. Sancti Spíritus roster for the 64th Nacional Baseball Series Pitchers (16): Yohany Hernández, Yankiel Mauris, Yanielquis Duardo, Ariel Zerquera, Fernando Betanzos, Alex Guerra, Carlos M. Benavides, José E. Santos, José Luis Braña, José I. Grandales, Miguel Dávila, Yoandy López, Reicher Gómez, José Martínez, José C. Santos, and Juan C. Bello. Catchers (4): Yaidel Guerra, Alexey Febles, Osdany Llorente, and José D. Guerra. Infielders (12): Yasser García, Erién Sánchez - son of manager Eriel Sánchez - , Rodolexis Moreno, Miguel Martínez, Liuben Gallo, Alejandro Rodríguez, Lázaro Obregón, Leroy Rojas, Emmanuel Rodríguez, Leandro Pérez, Samy Valera, and Lainier Rodríguez. Outfielders (8): Frederich Cepeda, Frederich Cepeda Jr., Daniel J. González, Lázaro Fernández, Dainel Froilán Fernández, , Yan C. González, Rey Richard Ricardo, and Delvis Hernández. Manager: Eriel Sánchez. Industriales roster for the 64th Nacional Baseball Series ( Four players remain to be announced ) Pitchers (17): Andy Vargas, Pavel Hernández, Raymond Figueredo, Rafael O. Perdomo, Frank Herrera, Remberto Barreto, Giandy Gutiérrez, Fher Cejas, José E. Pérez, Yordan Williams, Julio Rodríguez, Diosbel Nápoles, Carlos M. Cuesta, Lee A. Plumas, Reimi García, Misael Fonseca, and Brayan Leyva. Catchers (2): Pedro Roque, and Yoangel La O. Infielders (9): Yasmani Tomás, Yasiel Santoya, Ángel A. Hechevarría, Jorge E. Alomá, Roberto Acevedo, Yaser Mesa, Carlos A. Nieto, Ernesto Ose, and Andy de Armas. Outfielders (8): Ariel Hechevarría, Roberto Álvarez, Ariel Sánchez, Yaser J. González, Roque Tomás, Yosvani Peñalver, Dayron Miranda, and Brian K. Garzón. Manager: Guillermo Carmona. Granma roster for the 64th Nacional Baseball Series Pitchers (13):  César García, Yoel Mogena, Juan Danilo Pérez, Sammy Benítez, Alexei Ricardo, Yunier Castillo, Luis González, Lismay Ferrales, Yurisel Rivera, Yurisén Blanco, Railan Santana, Leandro D. Bellas, and Manuel Frómeta. Catchers (3): Robert Morales, Dayron Estrada, and Yosvany Sánchez. Infielders (9): Guillermo Avilés, Pedro Almeida, Yulieski Remón, Osvaldo Abreu, Leonardo Alarcón, Yulián Milán, Damián Moreno, Julio Figueredo, and Donny Ramírez. Outfielders (7): Alfredo Despaigne, Roel Santos, Alexquemer Sánchez, Darián Palma, Dairon Blanco, and rookies Ernesto Pérez and Yordan Rivas. Included in the 40-man roster (8): Alien Echavarría and rookies Ronny Arias, Yoendri Peña, Dariel Cabrera, Gleider Hidalgo, Dairon Espinosa, Mario E. Carrillo, and Brayan Altunaga. Manager: Marcos Fonseca. Camagüey roster for the 64th Nacional Baseball Series Pitchers (14): José Ramón Rodríguez, Dariel Góngora, Rodolfo Sorís, Riquelme Odelín, Abrahan Licea, Juan Raúl Lugo, Félix Guerrero, Jean Carlos Parragués, Yonimiller Mendoza, Yasel Luis Labrada, and rookies Edulman Cruz, Edenis Cruz, Dayron Reyes, and Edgar Suárez. Catchers (3): Ermindo Escobar, Yan Rey Pomares, and Carlos Matos. Infielders (9): Yordanis Samón, Liván Fajardo, Eglis Eugellés, Marcos Torres, Alexander Ayala, Yosbel Pérez, Leonardo Casado, Addiel Torres, and Damián Leyva. Outfielders (6): Luis González, Leonel Moas, Michael Thompson, Danny Luaces, Rafael Álvarez, and rookie Reinaldo Almanza. Included in the 40-man roster (8): Yenier Montero, Damián Contreras, Sammy Millet, and rookies Osniel Expósito, Javier Zambrano, Abel Bejarano, Luis D. Guerrero, and Rainel Aldana. Manager: Vicyohandri Odelín Mayabeque roster for the 64th Nacional Baseball Series Pitchers (20): Yadián Martínez, José I. Bermúdez, Albert Valladares, Adrián R Sosa, Anyalsel Álvarez, Héctor Bermúdez, Luis M Vázquez, Geyler Gracial, Duvier Peña, Osniel Basulto, Robert Suárez, Dayron Díaz, Asiel Reyes, Jonathan Gazulla, Jaime Gamez, Yunier Lagar, Anyelo González, Wilmer Guilarte, Mario Sablón, and Neudys Hernández. Catchers (5): Lázaro Ponce, Yaidier Ruíz, Saidier Mier, Jorge L Silva, and Roisel D. Ceballos. Infielders (7): Jonathan Martínez, William González, Lázaro Capote, Lázaro Hernández, Kevin Gamboa, Dayron López, and Maikol Llánes. Outfielders (8): Dennis Laza, Alexander Pozo, Frank Alfonso, Yoasán Guillén, Marcel Rodríguez, Maikol Barroso, Harold Rodríguez, and Carlos Carralero. Manager: Osmel Cordero. Villa Clara roster for the 64th Nacional Baseball Series Pitchers (13): Freddy Asiel Álvarez, Alain Sánchez, Yasmany Hernández, Dairon D. Casanova, Raidel Alfonso, Maikel Pérez, Darío Sarduy, Osdany Rodríguez, Randy Cueto, Omar D. Pérez, José Carlos Quesada and rookies Rubén Ortega Ramos, and Adrián Jesús Rodríguez García. Catchers (3): Jonathan L. Acosta and rookies Yoan Montenegro, and José Gómez Vila. Infielders (10): Cristian L. Rodríguez, Ariel A. Díaz, Yuri M. Fernández, Ronaldo L. Pérez, Enmanuel Sañudo, Cristian Y. Cuéllar, Elio A. Álvarez, Jonathan Moreno, and rookies Dainier Santos López and Saikel Águila Arias. Outfielders (6): Luis D. Machado, Mailon Tomás Alonso, Elisel Arrechavaleta, Osmán A. Caruncho, Yoasniel E. Pérez, and rookies Cristian J. Moré Gallardo. Included in the 40-man roster (8): Pedro L. Chávez, Víctor Boch, Yeison Fernández y los novatos Lenier Abreu Borrel, Yoan Andrés Águila Martín, Yerlandis Damas González, Luis Manuel Hurtado Espinosa, and Ismael Acosta Martínez. Manager: Ramón Moré. Guantánamo roster for the 64th Nacional Baseball Series ( Four players remain to be announced ) Pitchers (15): Enyer Fernández, Fernando Sánchez, Yohandro Daudinot, Joel Tejeda, Randy Salazar, Jonny Keison Téllez, Orlandy Martínez, Aurelio Delgado, Damián Bello, Arián Cajigal, Lester Castro, Oriolvis Cobas, Álvaro Damián Savón, Lázaro Michel Mejía, and Andiovis Baró. Catchers (4): Yasmany Velázquez, Carlos A. Suárez, Yurielki López, and Brihan Fernández. Infielders (10): Leovanis Brooks, Andrés de La Cruz, Yoelkis Baró, Alexis Laborde, Greyson Bergery, Jhonatan Marsal, Yeimer Félix, Rodolfo Rodríguez, Héctor Basulto, and Onel de Jesús Speck. Outfielders (7): Robert Luis Delgado, Leonelkis Escalante, Biorgelvis Roque, Danger Rafael Casi, Raúl Hechavarría, Juan Carlos Negret, and Víctor Manuel Denis. Manager: Rubén Prevot. Holguín roster for the 64th Nacional Baseball Series ( Veteran shortstop Yordan Manduley could join the roster at a later date ) Pitchers (16): Wilson Paredes, Carlos Alberto Santiesteban, Jesús Enrique Pérez, Michel Cabrera, José Antonio Sánchez, Luis Santos Cáser, Jesús Quintan, Ramiro Rodríguez, Uberleidis Estévez, Andriuw Valido, Orleidis Cuba, José Miguel Rodríguez, Norge Luis Cobas, Dairian Batista, Luis Daniel Rodríguez, and Richard Bouquet. Catchers (5): Nelson Batista, Carlos Barrabí, Ángel David Fernández, Jolber Naranjo, and Adriano López. Infielders (11): Michel Gorguet, Lázaro Cedeño, Luis Raúl Domínguez, Adriel Hechavarría, Ernesto Torres, Richard Oliva, Marcos Fonseca, Arley Poll, Jorlis Bravo, Yulián Concepción, and Leonel Rodríguez. Outfielders (8): Juan Christian Onofre, Yasiel González, Edward Magaña, Luis Miguel Santiesteban, Andrys Agüero, Dagoberto Agüero, Luis Lawrence, and Raúl Pupo. Manager: Lugdis Pineda. Cienfuegos roster for the 64th Nacional Baseball Series Pitchers (17): Hermes González, Raikol Suárez, Kevin Hernández, Yadiel Loyola, Islay Sotolongo, Alex Pérez, Luis Santana, Alexander Vargas, José C. Sarría, Pedro Soca, Yolevis Leiva, Nioval Barroso, Pablo Parapal, Yordan Nodal, Yan M. Fernández, Israel González, and Kiusler González. Catchers (4): Richel López, Pedro González, Manuel Fernández, and Reily Gutiérrez. Infielders (11): Erisbel Arruebarruena, Luis Vicente Mateo, José M. Oramas, Yerislandy Moya, Yoel Darce, Raúl Pérez, Maikel Borrell, Erick Acevedo, Antonio González, Inasay Ramírez, and Armando Padrón. Outfielders (8): Félix Rodríguez, Alain Soto, Yosimar Quintana, Yordan Artiles, Alberto Terry, Lester Trujillo, Leosdany Sarduy, and Jorge Zúñiga. Manager: Yoandry Moya The reigning national champions, Leñadores de Las Tunas, who have also revealed their roster for the tournament, will officially inaugurate the new Cuban season at their home venue, the Julio A. Mella Stadium. After the qualifying phase of the 64th SNB concludes, the postseason will kick off with the quarterfinals starting on December 20th and continuing until the 28th. The semifinals are slated to commence on January 4th, 2026, with the tournament final set for January 23rd. In this new campaign, Las Tunas seeks to secure its third straight national title. Nevertheless, whichever team wins the championship, it will join some reinforcements to represent Cuba in the third edition of the Americas Baseball Champions League next year.

Cuban Players News for the 2025 Major League Baseball season. A compilation of several sources. Yandy Díaz achieved a game with multiple hits. Yandy Díaz recorded only his second multi-hit game of August in the Rays' 7-4 victory over the A's on Monday. He hit his 21st double of the season but did not drive in any runs. He also made a nice catch at first base. Currently, he has 20 home runs and 21 doubles in 2025, with a slash line of .278/.341/.463, along with 59 runs and 67 RBIs. Yoán Moncada drove in two runs on Monday. Returning to the starting lineup, Yoán Moncada went 2-for-3 on Monday against the Dodgers, contributing two RBIs. These runs brought his total to 26 for the year, in a season where the Cuban third baseman has once again been hindered by injuries. Andy Pagés continued his hitting streak. On Monday, Andy Pagés continued his hitting streak to six games, going 1-for-3 with two strikeouts in a 7-4 victory over the Angels. He was later substituted in the game. Throughout his hitting streak, Pagés has maintained a .348/.400/.478 slash line, scoring three runs, driving in two RBIs, and stealing two bases. However, his power has been lacking, as he has hit only 19 home runs and hasn't homered in the last 17 games, specifically since July 22. Lourdes Gurriel Jr. went hitless on Monday, Adolis García with one hit. Lourdes Gurriel Jr. struggled on Monday, going 0-for-5 during a 7-6 defeat to the Rangers in 10 innings. Serving as the designated hitter, his performance dropped his slash line to .246/.292/.404, marking the lowest of his MLB career. In the same game, Adolis García was moved down in the lineup to bat seventh. He managed to go 1-for-4 with two strikeouts. His only hit was his 24th double of the season. Adolis has been struggling, posting a .206/.242/.365 slash line with only two home runs and four RBIs over his last 15 games. During this stretch, he recorded 16 strikeouts and just three walks. Víctor Mederos has been selected to start against the Dodgers today. Víctor Mederos is set to be called up from Triple-A Salt Lake to start Tuesday's game against the Dodgers, as reported by Erica Weston of Bally Sports West. Mederos is stepping in for Tyler Anderson, who was removed from his scheduled start due to a back injury. Mederos last played in the major leagues on July 7 against the Rangers in a relief position, but he has been serving as a starter in Triple-A, allowing two or fewer runs in each of his last five starts, with a 1.73 ERA. Miguel Vargas took part in batting practice. Miguel Vargas participated in batting practice on Monday, as reported by Scott Merkin of MLB.com. Vargas did not experience any limitations from his left oblique strain and is optimistic about being activated from the 10-day injured list without first undergoing a rehab assignment. The final decision rests with the White Sox, but they might agree to Vargas' request since the 25-year-old has only been out for just over a week. If he skips the rehab assignment, he could potentially return later this week. Luis Robert Jr. went hitless on Monday, Andy Ibáñez had one hit. Luis Robert Jr. went 0-for-4 on Monday in a 2-1 loss to the Tigers, but he did not strike out. Robert has been displaying signs of revitalizing his 2025 season, posting a .291/.344/.418 slash line with two home runs and six RBIs over the past 15 games. In the same game, Andy Ibáñez was part of the starting lineup and achieved 1-for-2 with a strikeout in the victory. This year, Ibáñez has seen limited playing time, appearing in just 55 games. During his restricted role, he has a slash line of .231/.295/.359, with three home runs, 18 RBIs, 17 runs, and a poor strikeout-to-walk ratio of 18:7 (2.57). Yordan Álvarez progresses to facing live pitching. Yordan Álvarez participated in live batting practice on the field Saturday at the Astros' spring training facility in Florida, as reported by Julia Morales of AT&T SportsNet Southwest. Previously restricted to batting cages due to recovering from a right hand fracture, Yordan made a small advancement in his recovery by facing live pitching. The Astros will likely want Yordan to complete several live BP sessions before allowing him to engage in simulated or minor-league games, where he will need to accumulate at-bats to regain his timing at the plate after a prolonged absence. Houston has not yet provided a definitive timeline for Yordan's return, as he has been on the injured list since May 5.

Cuban Players News for the 2025 Major League Baseball season. A compilation of several sources. Andy Pagés in a five game hitting streak. Andy Pagés went 1-for-3 with two walks and a stolen base in Sunday's 5-4 defeat to the Blue Jays. Pagés has maintained a hitting streak for five consecutive games, going 7-for-20 (.350) during this period. He's also secured three steals in his last seven games, partially compensating for a current 16-game stretch without a home run. The outfielder has been consistent enough at the plate to retain his playing time despite the decline in power. This season, he has a .278/.320/.463 slash line, with 19 homers, 11 steals, 68 RBI, and 52 runs scored over 114 games. Luis D. Morales made an early exit in his first MLB start. During his first major league start, Luis D. Morales was taken out after allowing five walks over 2 2/3 innings without giving up any hits or runs on Sunday against the Orioles. He also struck out four. Only 25 of Morales’s 57 pitches were strikes, but fortunately, the Orioles didn't capitalize on them. Among their four balls in play, only Gunnar Henderson's hard hit to short stood out. Morales is likely to start again next weekend against the Angels, although he might end the season in the bullpen as the A’s aim to manage his workload. Luis Robert Jr. recorded one hit on Sunday. Luis Robert Jr. contributed one hit in the White Sox's 6-4 victory over the Guardians on Sunday. He went 1-for-4 and scored a run. Although he has improved his performance in the second half of the season, his overall stats are still a disappointing .222/.303/.360 across 97 games and 380 plate appearances. However, he is just two home runs away from surpassing last season's total of 14. With 46 RBIs, 31 stolen bases, and 37 fewer strikeouts, he is generally performing better than in 2024. Yennier Cano with scoreless outing. In just his third appearance since the start of August, Yennier Cano pitched 1 1/3 scoreless innings against the A's on Sunday. He recorded two strikeouts and issued one walk. However, Cano has struggled significantly in his recent outings, as evidenced by his 6.00 ERA over the last 15 games, during which he's allowed 10 runs in 15 innings with a strikeout-to-walk ratio of 10:7. Lourdes Gurriel Jr. scores two times on Sunday. In a 13-6 win against the Rockies on Sunday, Lourdes Gurriel Jr. had an 1-for-4 performance. He scored two runs and struck out once. He also executed a good throw to home plate in the fifth inning, successfully throwing out Warming Bernabel to end the inning. Gurriel is experiencing a tough season, as evidenced by his career-low slash line of .249/.295/.408. José Iglesias is currently receiving less playing time. José Iglesias was not in the lineup for Sunday’s game against the Red Sox. As expected, his playing time has decreased since the July 31 trade deadline, when the Padres acquired three regular players: catcher Freddy Fermin, first baseman/designated hitter Ryan O'Hearn, and outfielder Ramon Laureano. Since these new players became available to play for the Padres on August 2, Iglesias has started in only two of the eight games. Yandy Díaz and Randy Arozarena with one hit performance on Sunday. In the Mariners' 6-3 victory over the Rays, both Randy Arozarena (Mariners) and Yandy Díaz (Rays) went 1-for-4. Arozarena achieved his 22nd stolen base of the season, scored a run, and also struck out. Yandy contributed his 67th RBI of the year and struck out as well. For Arozarena, finishing with a 30/30 or at least a 25/25 season for the first time in his career would be remarkable. Meanwhile, Yandy's RBI places him second among all Cubans in this category in 2025. Yariel Rodríguez reaches 13th hold. Yariel Rodríguez earned his 13th hold of the season during the Blue Jays' 5-4 win against the Dodgers. Once more, Yariel gave up runs during his appearance, conceding one earned run after allowing two walks and recording one strikeout in 2/3 innings pitched. In his last seven games, the Cuban right-hander has undeniably struggled, surrendering seven earned runs on seven hits over six innings, with a concerning strikeout-to-walk ratio of 2:7. Yanquiel Fernández with multi-hit game. Yanquiel Fernández recorded his second multi-hit game in August, going 2-for-3 with a walk and a run scored during the Rockies' 13-6 defeat to the D-backs. This marked Yanquiel' second two-hit performance since August 3, boosting his monthly slash line to .313/.353/.500. The 22-year-old is making the most of his chances in his rookie season, and additional playing time will certainly be essential for him to adjust to the pitching at this level. Adrián Morejón collected his 18th hold of 2025. Adrián Morejón pitched 2/3 of an inning in the Padres' 6-2 win against the Red Sox. He allowed one walk and recorded one strikeout, securing his 18th hold of the season. This year has been a standout for the Cuban left-handed reliever, who currently boasts a 2.00 ERA, an .180 batting average against, with a 54:11 strikeout-to-walk ratio over 57 games and 54 innings. Yoán Moncada left out of the infield lineup on Sunday. Yoán Moncada was not included in the lineup for Sunday's game against the Tigers. After taking a break from the Angels to complete his U.S. citizenship test, Moncada didn't play on Friday upon rejoining the team. However, he started at third base during Saturday's 7-4 victory, finishing 0-for-2 with a run scored.

Cuban Players News for the 2025 Major League Baseball season. A compilation of several sources. Lourdes Gurriel Jr. hits a game-winning shot. Lourdes Gurriel Jr. went 2-for-4, contributing a double, three RBI, and a stolen base in Saturday's 6-5 victory over the Rockies. Gurriel initiated the scoring with an RBI single in the first inning. He added a sacrifice fly in the third and hit a walk-off double in the ninth. The outfielder has achieved four multi-hit games in eight August appearances, batting .294 (10-for-34) with 11 RBI during this period. Overall, he's maintaining a .249/.294/.410 slash line with 14 home runs, 59 RBI, 38 runs scored, and nine steals across 107 games this season. Raisel Iglesias pitched a scoreless inning and struck out one batter to secure a save against the Marlins on Saturday. Raisel Iglesias secured a save in the second game of Saturday's doubleheader against the Marlins, striking out one batter in a flawless inning. Iglesias was tasked with maintaining a two-run lead in the ninth inning of the nightcap. He accomplished this in just 11 pitches, with most of them used in a nine-pitch duel with Otto Lopez that concluded with a game-ending strikeout. Recently, Iglesias has been performing like his former self, successfully converting five consecutive save chances over his last seven appearances and achieving a 7:0 K:BB while pitching seven scoreless innings in that period. According to Martín Gallegos of MLB.com, the Athletics plan to call up Luis D. Morales from Triple-A Las Vegas to pitch on Sunday against the Orioles. Luis D. Morales will start Sunday's game against the Orioles. Morales most recently logged two innings in his big-league debut Aug. 1, and prior to that, he had been logging between one and three innings per outing at Triple-A Las Vegas. With that in mind, Morales' first big-league start will likely be a short one. Morales has big-time stuff, with his fastball having touched triple digits in the past, but his control has been much better since he started pitching in shorter stints after giving up six runs in 2.1 innings in a June 21 start. After that, he had a 2.00 ERA, 1.17 WHIP and 20:6 K:BB in 18 innings over nine appearances before getting the call to the majors. Osvaldo Bido could be an option to log multiple innings after Morales exits Sunday. Aroldis Chapman pitched a scoreless inning. Adrián Morejón collects 17th hold. Aroldis Chapman delivered a scoreless inning during the Red Sox's 5-4 loss in 10 innings against the Padres. Chapman took the mound in the ninth inning to maintain the 4-4 tie, requiring just 10 pitches, 9 of which were strikes. He neither struck out any batters nor allowed any walks. This outing contributed to his outstanding 2025 season, reducing his ERA to 1.18, with 21 saves in 23 chances, a 3-2 win-loss record, and a 65:13 strikeout-to-walk ratio over 45 2/3 innings. In the same game for the Padres, Adrián Morejón achieved his 17th hold of the year by securing two outs in the seventh inning. He gave up one hit but struck out two batters. Morejón is also enjoying an outstanding 2025 season, boasting a 9-4 record with two saves over 53 1/3 innings, an ERA of 2.03, and a WHIP of 0.84. Yariel Rodríguez hit hard by the Dodgers, while Andy Pagés had a game with multiple hits. Yariel Rodríguez struggled on Saturday during the Blue Jays' 9-1 defeat to the Dodgers. He managed only one out in the fifth inning but began the sixth allowing a single to Andy Pagés and hitting Michael Conforto. Shortly after, he loaded the bases with a walk to Alex Freeland and gave up a single to Dalton Rushing, which brought in two runs and increased the Dodgers' lead to 5-0. After this, he was replaced, but an intentional walk and a hit by Mookie Betts added two more runs to his record. Four earned runs, with two hits, one walk, and one hit batter, marked a less-than-ideal performance for the Camaguey native, who has had a strong season overall but has struggled in his last 15 games, conceding seven earned runs in 14 2/3 innings with 11 strikeouts and a concerning statistic: nine walks. In the same game for the Dodgers, Andy Pagés had a performance of 2-for-4, hitting his 20th double of the season, scoring one run, and driving in two RBIs. With these two RBIs, he now has a total of 68 for the year, leading all Cuban players in this category. This marks Pagés' second multi-hit game in the past four games, during which he has consistently hit, achieving a .353 average (6-for-17) with three doubles, three runs scored, and two RBIs in that period.

This Sunday, in the main hall of the Julio Antonio Mella stadium, the roster of the Tunas Leñadores for the upcoming 64th National Baseball Series, set to begin on September 2, was announced. With a somewhat revamped lineup, the Cuban champion team, once more under the leadership of Abeysi Pantoja, will take to the field aiming for its third straight national title, following their victories in the 62nd and 63rd editions of the Cuban tournaments. Compared to recent historical teams, there are three notable absences: Rafael Viñales, Denis Peña, and Danel Castro. The first two have emigrated, while Danel has officially retired. The team features another player, Osmani Urrutia Jr., who emigrated but has since returned to Cuba to take part in the Cuban tournament. In summary, the Las Tunas' team is as follows. Las Tunas team for the 64th Cuban National Series Pitchers (17): Eliander Bravo, Alejandro Meneses, Keniel Ferráz, Rodolfo Díaz, Alberto P. Civil, Rubén Rodríguez, Yosmel Garcés, Leandro Cañada, Alexis Batista, Darvys Leyva, Anier Pérez, Yoelkis Cruz Jr, Leodanis Sánchez, Andier Reyes, Sergio Fernández, Eloy Borrego, and Héctor Aguilar. Catchers (4): Yosvani Alarcón, Oberto Coca, Deismel Hurtado, and Alexander Bermúdez. Infielders (11): Jean L. Baldoquín, Robert S. Baldoquín, Yordanis Alarcón, Yudier Rondón, Yunior Otero, Luis A. Pérez, José M. Pérez, Henry Quintero, Norge Torres, Yor A. Alarcón, and Christopher Vázquez. Outfielders (8): Yuniesky Larduet, Héctor Castillo, Maikel Y. Molina, Yassel Izaguirre, Daicel Lewis, Osmani Urrutia Jr, Leonardo Joseph, and Dairon M. Suárez. Manager: Abeysi Pantoja. Reports indicate that the 64th National Baseball Series will commence its qualifying stage on September 2, following the same format as in previous years. The top eight teams will move on to the postseason, with the quarter-final stage occurring from December 20 to 28. According to the schedule, the semifinals will start on January 4, 2026, and the final is set for January 23. The top six teams from the tournament will move on to the fourth edition of the Elite League of Cuban baseball. Meanwhile, the champions of the 64th National Series will represent Cuba in the third edition of the Americas Champions Baseball League. Notably, Las Tunas was the finalist in this year's edition of the tournament, losing 6-1 for the title against the Red Devils of Mexico.