Cuban Players News for the 2025 Major League Baseball season. A compilation of several sources. Raisel Iglesias secures 15th save. Raisel Iglesias secured the save on Thursday against the Marlins by pitching a flawless ninth inning, recording two strikeouts. Tasked with preserving a two-run lead, Iglesias effortlessly handled the top of the Marlins' lineup. In his last eight outings, the seasoned right-hander boasts a 1.13 ERA, having allowed only five baserunners in total. He has accumulated 15 saves this season and is expected to continue in the high-pressure role after Atlanta chose not to trade him at the deadline. Luis Robert Jr. extends hitting streak to nine games with a multi-hit game. Luis Robert Jr. continued his hitting streak to nine games by going 3-for-4 in the White Sox's 4-3 defeat to the Mariners in 11 innings. He also struck out once, reached base via a walk, and stole his 31st base. During this streak, Luis Robert has an impressive slash line of .412/.447/.618, with two home runs, five RBIs, and five stolen bases. His three hits elevated his offensive stats to .226/.315/.458 for the year, and his 31 steals brought him to 100 in his career, a milestone he reached alongside his 100th MLB home run this week. Randy Arozarena's home run propels Mariners to a 4–3 victory over the White Sox. Randy Arozarena hit a home run, drove in two runs, scored twice, and went 1-for-5 as the Seattle Mariners secured a 4-3 victory over the Chicago White Sox. This marks Arozarena's 23rd home run of the season, bringing his total to 57 RBIs across 114 games. His current slash line is .245/.347/.469, with an OPS of .816 for the Mariners. In the past 30 games, he has contributed 11 homers and 17 RBIs. Edgar Quero did not get any hits on Thursday. In a 4-3 loss to the Mariners, Edgar Quero had a rough afternoon, going 0-for-5 with two strikeouts. This hitless performance contributed to his sluggish offensive beginning in August, where he's posting a .167/.167/.222 slash line over four games.

Cuban Players News for the 2025 Major League Baseball season. A compilation of several sources. Solid performance by Néstor Cortés. Néstor Cortés gave up two runs on three hits and three walks, striking out three batters over 4.2 innings in a no-decision against Arizona on Wednesday. This was Cortés' first start for the Padres and his first major league appearance since April 3, when he was with the Brewers. He had difficulty with his control, as only 45 of his 76 pitches were strikes. He allowed a leadoff home run to Corbin Carroll and a sacrifice fly in the following inning. However, Cortés improved as the game progressed, which is promising. Cortés is scheduled to make his second start with the team next week in San Francisco. Adrián Morejón achieves nine wins. Adrián Morejón continued his impressive 2025 season by securing his ninth win of the year in the Padres' 3-2 triumph over the D-backs. His nine victories are the highest among Cuban pitchers this year, including both starters and relievers, solidifying an outstanding season for the Cuban. Morejón delivered two scoreless innings, allowing just one hit, which brought his ERA down to 2.05. He holds a 9-4 record across 55 games, with 52 2/3 innings pitched and a strikeout-to-walk ratio of 51:10. Adolis García hitless against the Yankees. On Tuesday, Adolis García went without a hit in a 0-for-5 showing against the Yankees. It was another disappointing game for the powerful outfielder in a 3-2 loss to the Yankees. He had multiple opportunities to put his team ahead but failed to do so, leaving five runners in scoring position. He also struck out twice. It's no surprise that his percentile ranking for Batting Run Value is low, placing him in the bottom 6 among all MLB hitters this year. Luis Robert Jr. continues his hitting streak to eight games and achieves his 30th steal of the year. Luis Robert Jr. extended his hitting streak to eight games after going 1-for-4 in the White Sox's 8-6 loss to the Mariners on Wednesday. He achieved this streak by hitting a single during his first at-bat in the second inning against RHP George Kirby. Following the hit, he stole his 30th base of the year, marking the 99th steal of his MLB career. Additionally, he scored a run, received a walk, and did strike out. Despite a challenging first half of the season, Luis Robert is now among the top hitters in the Majors, boasting a slash line of .373/.441/.549 with 3 home runs, 11 RBIs, and 8 steals since the All-Star break. José Iglesias delivered a decisive RBI in the ninth inning. José Iglesias went 1-for-3 during the Padres' 3-2 victory over the D-backs on Wednesday. His sole hit occurred in the ninth inning, effectively bringing in Xander Bogaerts to secure the win. Iglesias also earned a walk in the game. Despite a challenging season, the Cuban veteran is now experiencing more consistent play, having started 11 games since the All-Star break. He has a disappointing .234/.304/.273 slash line in 2025, with no home runs and 25 RBIs in his limited role on the roster. Andy Pagés with a one-hit performance. Andy Pagés went 1-for-4 in the Dodgers' 5-3 defeat against the Cardinals on Wednesday. Pagés also recorded his 10th stolen base of the year, scored a run, and struck out once. The Cuban is having a strong season and currently ranks second among all Cuban players in hits (115) this year. Although Pagés still leads Cuban players this season with 66 RBIs and has 19 home runs, his power has diminished, as he hasn't hit a home run since July 22, and during that 13-game span, he has only managed three doubles. Yanquiel Fernández was without a hit in the loss. The Blue Jays utterly dominated the Rockies' pitching on Wednesday, racking up 24 hits and scoring 20 runs in a 20-1 victory. Yanquiel Fernández, acting as the Rockies' designated hitter, went hitless with an 0-for-4 showing, including one strikeout. The Cuban player is now 0-for-7 over his last three games, with his offensive stats falling to .213/.226/.295 in his rookie year. Daysbel Hernández and Raisel Iglesias teamed up for scoreless performances on Wednesday. Daysbel Hernández and Raisel Iglesias took the mound in the Braves' narrow 5-4 defeat against the Brewers. Both delivered scoreless performances, with Daysbel pitching one inning and allowing a walk, while Iglesias finished the ninth inning, giving up one hit and recording one strikeout. Daysbel reduced his ERA to 2.18 this season, while Iglesias achieved his fifth straight scoreless outing, further improving his ERA, which remains a challenging 4.53. Yordan Álvarez participated in on-field batting practice. Astros outfielder/designated hitter Yordan Álvarez participated in on-field batting practice on Tuesday and is gradually increasing his workload as he aims for a potential return. Yordan has been out since May 2, recovering from a fractured bone in his right hand. After experiencing a setback in July, the Astros are proceeding cautiously to prevent the injury from recurring. Before the injury, he hit .210 with three homers and a .276 wOBA in 29 games, but he has consistently hit 30+ homers in each of the past four seasons with a .402 wOBA over those years. Although there isn't a definite timeline for his return, his presence will significantly enhance Houston's lineup when he's ready.

Cuban Players News for the 2025 Major League Baseball season. A compilation of several sources. Lourdes Gurriel Jr. with two home runs against the Padres on Tuesday. Lourdes Gurriel Jr. went 2-for-5 with two home runs and four RBI in Tuesday's 10-5 extra-innings loss to the Padres. Gurriel initiated the scoring with a two-run homer in the first inning and repeated this in the eighth to level the game at 5-5. He had not hit a home run for over a month, maintaining a modest .235 average (23-for-98) during his 24-game power drought. During this period, he managed only seven extra-base hits (six doubles, one triple) and eight RBI. Gurriel now has 14 homers, 56 RBI, 37 runs scored, eight stolen bases, and a .249/.296/.412 slash line across 104 games this season. Luis Robert Jr. hits his 100 MLB career home run in defeat. Luis Robert Jr. recorded a 1-for-4 performance, hitting a solo home run in Tuesday's 8-3 defeat against the Mariners. It was his 100th career home run in MLB, tying him with Yonder Alonso for 21st place on the all-time list for Cuban players, and placing him just one behind Yoán Moncada. Luis Robert becomes the 22nd Cuban player to achieve 100 or more home runs in MLB. Robert has maintained a hitting streak over his last seven games, achieving a 10-for-26 (.385) record with two home runs, three stolen bases, and five RBI during this period. The outfielder has shown consistent performance at the plate for nearly a month, marking his first notably successful stretch of the season. He currently holds a .219/.301/.362 slash line with 12 home runs, 46 RBI, 44 runs scored, and 29 stolen bases in 92 games. Néstor Cortés set for Padres debut on Wednesday. San Diego Padres left-hander Néstor Cortés is set to make his team debut on Wednesday, starting against the Diamondbacks. This will be Cortés's first major league appearance since April 3, following a four-month absence due to an elbow strain. The Padres acquired Cortés from Milwaukee at the trade deadline on July 31, in exchange for outfielder Brandon Lockridge. This season, Cortés has started two games, giving up eight earned runs over eight innings. However, the 30-year-old boasts a strong track record in the majors. In 2024, he made 30 starts in 31 appearances for the New York Yankees, achieving a 3.77 ERA with a 1.15 WHIP, 162 strikeouts, and 39 walks over 174 1/3 innings. The Pirates sent RHP Johan Oviedo to Triple-A Indianapolis. The Pirates sent Johan Oviedo to Triple-A Indianapolis on Tuesday. Oviedo returned from the 60-day injured list on Monday, marking his first major league appearance since September 27, 2023, after recovering from Tommy John surgery and a lat strain. Despite not taking the loss in the Pirates' 5-4 victory over the Giants, Oviedo struggled with efficiency, requiring 43 pitches to finish one inning and allowing two earned runs on two hits and three walks. He will return to Triple-A to refine his command after the extended absence from major league play. Right-hander Cam Sanders will take his spot on the 26-man active roster, offering bullpen support after the Pirates used four relievers for the last eight innings of Monday's game. The Pirates have not yet disclosed who will take Oviedo's place in the rotation for Saturday's game against the Reds. Adolis García recorded two hits on Tuesday. Adolis García went 2-for-4 with a run scored in the Rangers' 2-0 victory over the Yankees. With the score tied at 0-0, Adolis hit a double off Devin Williams in the 8th inning. He then scored the game's first run on a single by Rowdy Tellez to center field. As the wild card race intensifies, Adolis might be the player the Rangers need in crucial games like this. The double marked his 22nd of the year, contributing to a total of 38 extra-base hits, including 16 home runs. Despite this, Adolis has had a disappointing season, recording the lowest OPS (.669) of his MLB career. Yariel Rodríguez earned his 12th hold of the year. Yariel Rodríguez faced challenges in his appearance against the Rockies on Tuesday. He struggled with his command, throwing 26 pitches, with only 14 being strikes. Yariel gave up two hits and issued one walk but managed to finish 1 2/3 scoreless innings in the Blue Jays' 10-4 victory. This season, he has accumulated 12 holds, two saves, a 2.45 ERA, and a 49:20 strikeout-to-walk ratio. The Angels added 3B Yoán Moncada to the restricted list. According to Sam Blum from The Athletic, Yoán Moncada will be in Miami, Florida for the next two days to take his citizenship test. He is expected to return for the series opener against the Tigers on Friday. Andy Pagés achieves a multi-hit game. Andy Pagés had a 2-for-5 performance in the Dodgers' 12-6 win against the Cardinals on Tuesday, also scoring a run. This was Pagés' first multi-hit game in August, a month where he began with a quiet start, posting a .167/.211/.278 slash line. So far this year, he has recorded 40 extra-base hits, including 20 doubles and 19 home runs. With 66 RBIs, Pagés shares the lead with Yandy Díaz for the most among Cuban players in 2025. Adrián Morejón pitched an inning without allowing any runs. Adrián Morejón bounced back from his previous outing by pitching a scoreless inning in the Padres' 10-5 victory over the D-backs in 11 innings. He replaced Yu Darvish in the fifth inning, striking out one batter and allowing one hit. Morejón currently has a 2.13 ERA over 54 games, with an 8-4 record, two saves, and a 51:10 strikeout-to-walk ratio over 50 2/3 innings. The Reds have called up RHP Yosver Zulueta from Triple-A Louisville. The 27-year-old Zulueta has conceded one run over 2 1/3 innings for the Reds this season. Zulueta will offer a fresh arm for relief after the Reds' bullpen had to pitch 7 1/3 innings in Monday's victory over the Cubs. Zulueta has participated in two regular season games in 2025, throwing 2 1/3 innings with an ERA of 3.86 and a WHIP of 0.43. He has recorded one strikeout and one walk, resulting in a K/9 rate of 3.9. During spring training, he pitched four innings over four games, achieving an ERA of 9.00 and a WHIP of 1.75, with five strikeouts and three walks. Yandy Díaz with one hit Tuesday. Yandy Díaz went 1-for-5 with an RBI and a strikeout in Tuesday's 7-3 victory over the Angels. During the game, Yandy achieved his 66th RBI of the season, matching Andy Pagés for the highest among Cuban players this year. He is just two home runs and 12 RBIs away from equaling his MLB career high, set in 2023 with 22 home runs and 78 RBIs.

Cuban Players News for the 2025 Major League Baseball season. A compilation of several sources. Aroldis Chapman secures 21st save. Aroldis Chapman secured the save in Monday's 8-5 victory over the Royals, striking out one batter in a flawless ninth inning. Called upon to maintain a three-run lead, Chapman required only 13 pitches to complete the task. The experienced left-hander has successfully converted four consecutive save opportunities since his second blown save of the season on July 26, delivering six consecutive scoreless outings without allowing a hit during this period. This season, he is 21-for-23 in save chances, boasting an impressive 1.21 ERA, 0.76 WHIP, and 65:13 K:BB ratio over 44.2 innings. Johan Oviedo gave up two runs in one inning and did not factor into the decision in the Pirates' 5-4 win against the Giants on Monday. Johan Oviedo allowed two runs on two hits and three walks over one inning, not impacting the decision in Sunday's 5-4 win against the Giants. He recorded three strikeouts. The Pittsburgh right-hander showed some rust, pitching for the first time since September 27, 2023, following Tommy John surgery in December 2023. Oviedo had difficulty finding the strike zone during his brief appearance, throwing a total of 43 pitches with just 23 strikes. The 27-year-old's velocity was lower, averaging 94.8 mph on his fastball, compared to 95.8 mph earlier in 2023. Oviedo is set to make his next start against the Reds at home this weekend. Daysbel Hernández threw a scoreless inning. In a 3-1 defeat to the Brewers, Daysbel Hernández pitched an inning without allowing any runs, despite giving up two walks and recording a strikeout. This was the Cuban reliever's first appearance in August and his first since July 30 against the Royals. Overall, Daysbel has been effective this season, maintaining a 2.25 ERA over 33 games, despite a challenging 31:26 strikeout-to-walk ratio. Lourdes Gurriel brings in two runs in Diamondbacks' victory against Padres. Lourdes Gurriel Jr. recorded two hits in four at-bats in the 6-2 win over the Padres, driving in two runs and getting caught stealing once. The 31-year-old is currently experiencing a slump, batting .220 with five RBIs in his last 15 games for the Diamondbacks. Following yesterday's win, Gurriel's season stats include a .247 batting average, 52 RBIs, and 12 home runs over 103 games. Andy Pagés contributes one RBI. On Monday night, the Cardinals defeated the Dodgers 3-2, with Andy Pagés not recording any hits. Pagés went 0-for-3 but contributed one RBI, bringing his total to 66 RBIs in 2025, the highest among Cubans this year. Recently, Pagés' performance has declined, posting a slash line of .222/.271/.370 with 2 home runs, 7 RBIs, and 14 strikeouts over the last 15 games. Adolis García had a dreadful night. Following a flawless offensive performance on Sunday, Adolis García went hitless on Monday in an 8-5 extra innings victory against the Yankees. Not only did he fail to get a hit, but he also earned the Golden Sombrero, ending the night 0-5 with 4 strikeouts. This outcome is anticipated for the Cuban player, who has recorded over 170 strikeouts in four consecutive seasons. Yandy Díaz and Yoán Moncada each had one hit. The Angels defeated the Rays 5-1 on Monday night, with Yandy Díaz and Yoan Moncada each achieving a hit. Both Yandy and Moncada went 3-1 with a run scored, and Yandy also drew a walk. Moncada returned to the Angels' lineup but was substituted in the final moments by the recently acquired Oswald Peraza. Astros general manager Dana Brown said Yordan Álvarez will take on-field batting practice on Tuesday in Palm Beach, Florida. While there is no official schedule for Yordan Álvarez's return to Houston's lineup, this recent progress marks an important move towards it happening soon. The 28-year-old power hitter must be nearly fully recovered before being activated, so the Astros will likely want to see him take live at-bats without any issues before they are confident in their decision.

Cuban Players News for the 2025 Major League Baseball season. A compilation of several sources. Raisel Iglesias gave up two hits but did not concede a run, securing a save in a 4-2 victory over the Reds on Sunday. Raisel Iglesias added some suspense, but he managed to get Jake Fraley to pop up with two runners on base, securing his 14th save of the season. The veteran faced a challenging period at the end of spring that nearly jeopardized his role as closer. However, since June 6th, he has pitched with a 2.17 ERA over 20 2/3 innings, recording 24 strikeouts, four walks, and six saves. He has undoubtedly returned to the form everyone remembers as a closer. Adolis García goes 3-3 with home run in Rangers' 5-4 loss. Adolis García delivered a perfect 3-3 performance, hitting a single, double, and home run. He crossed the plate twice and drew a walk in the Rangers' 5-4 defeat against the Mariners. In the 2025 regular season, Adolis has a batting average of .228, with 92 hits from 404 at-bats. His on-base percentage is .273, and he has a slugging percentage of .399, leading to an OPS of .672. García has hit 16 home runs and driven in 63 RBIs over 108 games, along with 21 doubles and 10 stolen bases, showcasing encouraging statistics late in the season. Luis Robert Jr.'s impressive streak persisted. During Sunday's 8-5 defeat against the Angels, Luis Robert Jr. extended his hitting streak to six games by going 2-for-4, scoring a run, and earning an RBI. Although Robert won't surpass his career highs for the rest of the season, he can end the year strong, setting the stage for a promising 2026 leading a young and talented Chicago team. Over his last 15 games, he's batting .380/.435/.500 with two home runs, 11 RBIs, and seven stolen bases. Adrián Morejón punished by the Cardinals. Adrián Morejón experienced his toughest outing of the season, giving up three earned runs on four hits without recording an out, during the Padres' 7-3 win. It was a disastrous relief appearance, which also included a walk. His last seven games don't accurately represent the Cuban's effectiveness this year, as he has a 5.40 ERA over 6 2/3 innings with six hits and four earned runs allowed, despite a 9:11 strikeout-to-walk ratio. Morejón is maintaining an outstanding 2025 season, and Sunday's performance seems to be just a blip in his statistics, with an 8-4 record, a 2.17 ERA, two saves, and a 0.85 WHIP over 49 2/3 innings and 53 games. Randy Arozarena achieves 21st steal. In the 5-4 victory against the Rangers, Randy Arozarena went 1-for-3 and drew a walk. He also notched his 21st steal of the season and hit his 24th double of the year. The Cuban player, who recently achieved his fifth straight 20/20 season, has now reached 22 home runs and 21 steals. He maintains a .250/.351/.473 slash line over 111 games and 481 plate appearances, consistent with his career MLB record. Andy Pagés with an RBI. Andy Pagés went 1-for-3 with an RBI in the Dodgers' 3-0 victory over the Rays on Sunday. Pagés is currently experiencing an offensive slump, batting only .143/.172/.143 with no home runs and just one RBI over his last seven games. The Cuban outfielder hasn't hit a home run since July 19, and his RBI on Sunday was only his second since July 25. Despite this, Pagés still boasts 19 home runs this season, and his 65 RBIs tie him for the lead among all Cuban players, alongside Yandy Díaz. Johan Oviedo was activated from the 60-day injured list to start for the Pirates on Monday against the Giants. Johan Oviedo was activated from the 60-day injured list to start Monday's contest versus the Giants at PNC Park, Noah Hiles of the Pittsburgh Post-Gazette reported. Oviedo missed all of the 2024 season and the entirety of the 2025 campaign to date while recovering from December 2023 Tommy John surgery as well as a right lat strain sustained during spring training. The right-hander was cleared to begin a second rehab assignment June 30, and after six starts across stops in the rookie-level Florida Complex League, Single-A Bradenton, Double-A Altoona and Triple-A Indianapolis, he's ready to make his 2025 debut in the majors. In his most recent outing with Indianapolis on Tuesday, Oveido allowed one run on two hits while striking out five batters over five innings. He tossed 62 pitches in that start, so he'll likely face a workload restriction in his first MLB appearance of the season. The 27-year-old hurler has made six minor league rehab starts to this point, registering a 3.12 ERA, 1.04 WHIP and a 21/4 K/BB ratio over 17 1/3 innings. Yanquiel Fernández achieved a multi-hit game. Yanquiel Fernández went 2-for-4 with a strikeout in the Rockies' 9-5 defeat against the Pirates. This marked Yanquiel's third multi-hit game of the season, as he maintains a strong start to August, posting a .375/.375/.750 slash line with two RBIs. Yanquiel made his MLB debut on July 1st, and after achieving a .308/.308/.385 slash line with one RBI in his first four games, he ended July with a .208/.224/.250 line. At just 22 years old, the young player hopes to secure a spot in the Rockies' regular lineup and leverage this year's experience at this level for a promising future. Lourdes Gurriel Jr. did not get any hits. Following his performance of two RBIs in Saturday's game, Lourdes Gurriel Jr. went hitless in five at-bats, with one strikeout, during the D-backs' 6-4 victory over the A's on Sunday. Serving as the designated hitter, Gurriel aimed to concentrate on improving his batting after experiencing an offensive slump, during which he posted a .183/.242/.200 slash line with no home runs and only three RBIs over his past 15 games. Jorge Soler has not yet started baseball workouts again. According to Jeff Fletcher of The Orange County Register, Jorge Soler has not yet returned to participating in baseball activities since being placed on the 10-day injured list on July 26. Soler is set to be eligible to return from the IL today, but it's evident he will require more than the minimum 10 days to recover from his low back inflammation. The 33-year-old had a previous stint on the IL from June 20 to June 30 due to a back issue, which might lead the Angels to adopt a more cautious strategy for his current recovery. The Padres reinstated LHP Néstor Cortés from the 60-day injured list. Néstor Cortés is set to make his debut for San Diego on Friday against the Red Sox. After being traded from the Brewers at the deadline, Cortés will be added to the Padres' 26-man active roster, having missed nearly four months due to a flexor strain. In his last rehab appearance at Triple-A Nashville on July 24, the left-hander threw 93 pitches over 5 2/3 innings, indicating he should be ready for a full starter's workload when he debuts for the Padres. There's an open spot in San Diego's rotation for next weekend against Boston, but the Padres might have Cortés pitch during the three-game series in Arizona starting Monday. Yoán Moncada on bench in Moore's return. Yoán Moncada was absent from the lineup for Sunday's game against the White Sox. After sitting out three consecutive games due to a hand injury, Moncada rejoined the lineup on Wednesday, going 1-for-9 with a walk and a run while starting at third base in each of the following three games. With the Angels reinstating Christian Moore from the injured list on Sunday, he was placed at second base, and Luis Rengifo moved to third base, leaving no spot for Moncada in the lineup. To ensure consistent at-bats for Moore, Moncada, and Rengifo, the Angels might consider a rotation involving the second- and third-base positions in the near future. Miguel Vargas is sidelined due to an oblique strain. On Sunday, the White Sox placed Vargas on the 10-day injured list due to a left oblique strain. Vargas was taken out of the lineup before Saturday's 1-0 win because of this injury and will be sidelined for at least another nine days, although no official return date has been set. As a result, Curtis Mead was promoted from Triple-A Charlotte and may play at first base while Vargas is unavailable.

Cuban Players News for the 2025 Major League Baseball season. A compilation of several sources. Yandy Díaz had an impressive performance on Saturday, going 3-for-4 with two home runs and three RBIs, leading the Rays to a 4-0 win over the Dodgers. Yandy Díaz excelled against his former teammate Blake Snell, hitting two opposite-field home runs down the right field line in the first and third innings to start the game. This marked his second multi-homer game of the season. The 33-year-old, known for his ability to get on base, has been in exceptional form lately, posting a .277 average (31-for-112) with eight home runs and 21 RBIs over his last 30 games. Aroldis Chapman secures his 20th save. Aroldis Chapman secured a save against the Astros on Saturday, retiring both batters he faced in the ninth inning, including one by strikeout. Boston started the ninth with a 7-3 lead and handed the ball to Jorge Alcalá, who allowed two batters to reach base and managed only one out. Chapman was then called in a save situation, striking out Cam Smith and getting Mauricio Dubón to ground out to end the game. The veteran closer has been having a dominant season, allowing just six earned runs over 43.2 innings while recording a 64:13 K:BB ratio. Chapman's success has been largely due to his ability to avoid walks, with his 2.7 BB/9 on track to be the lowest of his career. Saturday's save was his 20th of the season, marking the 10th time he has reached this milestone in his career, and the first since 2021. Randy Arozarena delivers crucial home run despite defeat. Randy Arozarena went 2-for-5, hitting a two-run home run and scoring an additional run in Saturday's 6-4 extra-innings defeat to the Rangers. Arozarena scored the tying run on a Julio Rodríguez double in the sixth inning before hitting a two-run homer to tie the game again in the 10th. He's recorded hits in eight of his last 10 games, with four homers, six RBIs, seven runs, and four steals during that period. This season, the 30-year-old is slashing .249/.350/.472 with 22 home runs, 55 RBIs, 63 runs, and 20 steals across 477 plate appearances, and he seems to have assumed the leadoff position against right-handed pitchers following the Mariners' recent trades. Luis Robert Jr. is on a five-game hitting streak. Luis Robert Jr. had a hit in four at-bats, scored a run, and stole a base on Saturday against the Angels. Robert continued his hitting streak to five games by hitting a single at the start of the second inning. He then stole second base, marking his 29th steal of the year, and eventually scored the game's only run. Over these five games, Robert has achieved 7 hits in 18 at-bats, with three RBIs, five runs scored, and three stolen bases. Lourdes Gurriel Jr. secures two RBIs in the victory. Lourdes Gurriel Jr. contributed to Saturday's 7-2 victory over the Athletics by going 1-for-5 with two RBIs and a stolen base. He delivered the decisive two-run single in the fifth inning. Additionally, the outfielder recorded his eighth steal of the season, marking his first successful attempt since June 24 against the White Sox. The 31-year-old currently holds a .247/.296/.402 slash line, with 12 home runs, 50 RBIs, 35 runs scored, 21 doubles, and two triples across 101 games. Miguel Vargas has been diagnosed with an oblique strain. Miguel Vargas was removed from Saturday's game against the Angels due to a left oblique strain. He was initially scheduled to start at first base but was taken out just before the game began. The White Sox later revealed that Vargas is dealing with a left oblique strain and is undergoing further evaluation. Considering the nature of the injury, it wouldn't be surprising if Vargas has to sit out more than just Saturday's game, though the severity of the issue is still unclear. Lenyn Sosa moved from second base to first base on Saturday after Vargas was withdrawn and may continue to start there if Vargas needs to miss more time. Last Friday the Athletics called up RHP Luis Morales from Triple-A Las Vegas by selecting his contract. In his major-league debut on Friday, Luis D. Morales pitched two innings in relief against the Diamondbacks, allowing one run. The 22-year-old right-hander, known for his velocity, is considered one of the most promising young talents in MLB. This season, he quickly advanced to the big leagues after achieving a solid 3.73 ERA and a 107/35 K/BB ratio over 89 1/3 innings (23 appearances, 14 starts) between Triple-A Las Vegas and Double-A Midland. We'll have to wait and see if Morales can replicate his success in the Minors at the MLB level.

The U-12 Baseball World Cup wrapped up today, Sunday, with the United States securing a decisive 7-1 win against Japan. This victory marks their third consecutive championship, showcasing their dominance by winning six out of the last seven tournaments since 2011. These world editions, initially organized by the now-defunct IBAF, are currently overseen by the WBSC (World Baseball Softball Organization). For Japan, reaching the U-12 World Cup final for the first time marked a historic achievement, culminating in a second-place finish in the tournament. The Japanese team ended with a 6-3 overall record, experiencing consecutive losses to the United States, yet achieving their best-ever result at this level. The U-12 World Cup title continues to elude Japan, remaining the only international championship the country has yet to secure, primarily due to the Americans' dominance in this category. Cuba concluded the consolation round, or final placement, on Sunday by defeating South Africa 20-0 in four innings with a no-hit, no-run victory. This win enabled the team to complete the round with a 5-0 record, securing a seventh-place finish in the tournament. This is the lowest finish for a Cuban team in this category across their four appearances at this level. Box score Cuba took control of the game in the third inning by scoring 15 runs. Alongside the pitching performance of starter José J. Padrón (1-0), this time allowing no hits, with one walk and seven strikeouts, in the Cuban pitching staff's third consecutive complete game, the exceptional hitting of Sean M. García was once again a highlight. In the game, García hit another home run, joining Kristian U. Valadéz, an American of Mexican descent, as the leader in the department with 4. Valadéz led in RBIs with 14, while García ended up third with 10, tied with two other players and only trailing Taiwanese Hu Chen-en, who had 11. Undoubtedly, García was the most effective offensive player for the Cubans in the tournament, achieving 11 hits and a slugging percentage of 1.043. During the round that secured Cuba's seventh place, he topped all batters with 3 home runs and 7 RBIs. Due to his performance, Sean García was the sole Cuban player named to the tournament's All-Star team. In the All-Star team announcement, versatile American player Christopher Chikodroff claimed the MVP award after a tough competition with fellow American Valadéz. Chikodroff played a crucial role in the team's title, covering multiple positions in the final round and achieving a .533 batting average (16-for-30) with 10 RBIs in the tournament. South Korea secured the bronze medal by defeating Taiwan 2-0, marking their first time on the podium in these World Cups. The Koreans had an impeccable first round, remaining undefeated with a 5-0 record and being the only team to beat the United States, achieving a 6-2 victory in the Group B preliminary round. In the Super Round, Korea once again could not overcome the Japanese team, losing 4-0, and then unexpectedly losing against Taiwan 11-5 in the same round. Winning either of these two matches would have advanced the Korean team to the tournament final. The 2025 edition of these World Cups was once again impeccably organized, both by the host country, Taiwan, one of the great venues of international baseball, and by the WBSC. The next world edition will be held in 2027, at a venue yet to be announced.

Sean M. García decided the game in the first inning with his third home run of the tournament. (Photo by WBSC) The Cuban U-12 national team secured their fourth win at the U-12 World Cup in Tainan, Taiwan, by defeating the Czech team 8-0 this Friday. Box score This victory marked the fourth for the Cubans in the tournament, moving them closer to securing seventh place in the ongoing World Cup. This would represent their lowest position since 2011, when these tournaments started being documented by the now-defunct International Amateur Baseball Federation (IBAF). In their second game in a row, Cuba's pitching excelled, with right-hander Denis A. Zamora (1-1) securing his first tournament victory. He pitched six strong innings, striking out seven and conceding just two hits. Zamora also shone with his bat, achieving two hits in four at-bats, which included a double, three runs scored, and one RBI. In the matchup, Cuba's third batter, Sean M. García, excelled once more by hitting his third home run of the tournament, which tied him with American Kristian Valadez for the lead. García precisely gave Cuba the lead in the first inning with a two-run homer against left-hander Jan Červenka (0-2). Those runs alone would have sufficed to ensure the win. During the third inning, Cuba extended its lead as Zamora started the inning with a double to left field, stole third base, and then scored thanks to a sacrifice fly by Maykol Lluch. This marked Lluch's seventh RBI of the tournament, placing him just behind García, who has eight RBIs. In the following inning, Cuba intensified its offensive, aided by two walks, a hit by pitch, and two defensive errors by the Czech team. With one out, Červenka walked Marcos Vera, who then stole second base and moved to third on a balk. A walk to Alex Gómez put runners on the corners, and a double steal allowed Vera to score from third. Moments later, a grounder by Jordan Oseguera resulted in a fielding error by the Czech shortstop, advancing Gómez to third. Another error by the shortstop, this time on a throw to first on a grounder by Zamora, let both runners score. Červenka hit Lluch, loading the bases again, marking the last batter the left-hander faced in the game. Reliever Teodor Svoboda faced Sean García, who hit a single to left field, enabling Zamora to score Cuba's fourth run of the inning, bringing the score to 7-0. Červenka, the starter, finished his outing after pitching 3 1/3 innings, during which he gave up seven runs—four of them earned—along with five hits, three walks, and three strikeouts, resulting in his second loss of the tournament. During the fifth inning, Cuba managed two hits and capitalized on shortstop Jiří Dostál's third error to score their final run. Following their victory, the Cubans hold a 4-0 record in the group that will decide the standings from seventh to twelfth place. Their final game is scheduled for this Saturday against South Africa, beginning at 2:30 p.m. local time and 10:30 p.m. in Cuban and Eastern Time. In the same group, the matches between Germany and Panama, as well as South Africa and Australia, were halted because of rain. During the Super Round, which decides the teams progressing to the medal match, Japan triumphed over the Dominican Republic 10-6. The United States secured a crucial 6-5 walk-off win against host Taiwan, and South Korea also got an import win with a 9-1 victory over Mexico. The top two teams from the Super Round will advance to the world title on August 3, while the third and fourth-place teams will compete for the bronze medal that same day. The United States holds the current title as two-time world champion in this category, but Japan is aiming to unseat them and secure the only world title missing from international baseball competitions. Both teams, along with South Korea, have a 3-1 record in the Super Round. The matchup this Saturday between the United States and Japan will clearly decide which team advances to the final. On the same day, South Korea will compete against Taiwan.

Cuban Players News for the 2025 Major League Baseball season. A compilation of several sources. Raisel Iglesias stayed with the Braves after Thursday's trade deadline and marked the occasion by securing his 13th save of the season, closing out the Reds. The 35-year-old right-hander had been a popular figure in trade rumors throughout the week, so it was undoubtedly a relief when he wasn't traded. Iglesias then took the mound with a one-run lead to safeguard in the 10th inning and ensured it remained intact by retiring the side in order, including striking out Spencer Steer. This season, he has a 4.74 ERA, 1.15 WHIP, and a 48/10 K/BB ratio over 43 2/3 innings, successfully converting 13 of his first 18 save opportunities. Following a shaky season, Iglesias has now kept opponents scoreless in 19 of his last 21 outings. Randy Arozarena, batting leadoff, had one hit. This Thursday, Randy Arozarena was placed in the leadoff position to boost his opportunities of achieving the 30-home run milestone for the remainder of the season. During a 6-0 win by the Mariners over the Rangers, Arozarena recorded one hit in three at-bats and drew a walk. In July, he continued his performance from the prior month, posting a .268/.333/.639 batting line and hitting 11 of his 21 home runs this season. The Padres obtained LHP Néstor Cortés, SS Jorge Quintana, and cash from the Milwaukee Brewers in return for OF Brandon Lockridge. Néstor Cortés struck out nine and gave up one earned run over 5 2/3 innings in his rehab start this past weekend. This was intended to be his final rehab outing with the Brewers, so the Padres might activate him this weekend to replace Randy Vásquez in the rotation on Saturday. This move would be a favorable ballpark change for Cortés, who performed well during his rehab assignment. Adolis García managed one hit in the Rangers' defeat. During Thursday's 6-0 defeat against the Mariners, Adolis García managed a 1-for-4 performance. Despite numerous rumors regarding the potential trade of the strong Cuban outfielder, Adolis stayed with the Rangers. He holds a .227/.272/.393 slash line, with 15 home runs and 62 RBIs in 2025. Yandy Díaz left the game following a hit by pitch. Yandy Díaz was removed from Thursday's game against the Yankees in the fourth inning after being hit on the right forearm by a pitch. Initially, he remained in the game after being struck by a pitch from Marcus Stroman in the top of the first inning, but a pinch hitter replaced him during his next at-bat. Despite trade rumors surrounding the designated hitter, Marc Topkin of the Tampa Bay Times reports that Díaz's exit was due to injury, not trade-related. The Rays are anticipated to offer more details on his condition post-game. The White Sox did not trade Luis Robert Jr. before Thursday’s deadline. Intriguing and somewhat unusual. As reported by Mark Feinsand of MLB.com, the White Sox are satisfied with Robert's performance and are leaning towards keeping the 27-year-old outfielder by opting to exercise his $20 million option for 2026 rather than trading him. This could be a strategic move, but for now, it seems more probable that Robert will stay in Chicago.

Cuban Players News for the 2025 Major League Baseball season. A compilation of several sources. Edgar Quero hits his third career home run. Edgar Quero went 2-for-4 with a three-run homer on Wednesday as the White Sox defeated the Phillies 9-3. For the first time, both of the White Sox's young catchers, Quero and Kyle Teel, hit home runs in the same game. Quero didn't hit a homer in the first 55 games of his major league career, but he now has three home runs in 14 games. It was also his third homer in 245 plate appearances, yet he's batting a solid .280/.351/.381 at the young age of 22. Quero has also begun to see more regular playing time, starting eight of the last 12 games since the All-Star break. Miguel Vargas hits his 13th home run. Miguel Vargas hit a three-run home run and went 1-for-5 in Wednesday's game against the Phillies. Vargas contributed to a seven-run seventh inning for the White Sox by hitting his 13th home run of the season. Although his performance in July hasn't been strong, he has excelled since the All-Star break, securing at least one hit in eight of his 12 starts. During this period, Vargas has hit three home runs, driven in nine runs, and scored 12 runs. Luis Robert Jr. continues his hot streak with a three-hit afternoon. Luis Robert Jr. maintained his impressive form, hitting 3-for-4 and scoring a run in the White Sox's 9-3 win against the Phillies. He also achieved his 27th stolen base but was caught on another attempt. Still a trade topic for multiple teams ahead of the July 31 trade deadline, Robert has been outstanding since the All-Star break, with a slash line of .406/.500/.594, 12 runs scored, two home runs, eight RBIs, and five stolen bases. Daysbel Hernández charged with loss, Iglesias scoreless. Daysbel Hernández took the mound during the Braves' 1-0 defeat against the Royals in 10 innings. He pitched in the 10th inning, giving up the crucial hit to Salvador Pérez, which allowed M.J. Meléndez to score the winning run. This marked Daysbel' second loss of the season and his second appearance since the All-Star break. He maintains a 2.73 ERA over 52 games but has become less significant on a Braves team that has been a disappointment in the NL East. In the same game, Raisel Iglesias delivered another flawless ninth inning, striking out one batter and using just 11 pitches, 9 of which were strikes. This marked his third perfect appearance in his last four games, reducing his ERA for the year to 4.85. Yandy Díaz with multi-hit game. Yandy Díaz achieved multiple hits during the Rays' 5-4 loss to the Yankees in 11 innings. Yandy went 2-for-5, striking out once. This marked his sixth multi-hit game of the month. The Cuban first baseman and designated hitter has a .283/.344/.465 slash line, with 38 extra-base hits, including 18 home runs and 62 RBIs. However, his recent performance has declined, as he has gone 5-for-27 in his last seven games. Adolis García went deep Wednesday. Adolis García went 1-for-5, hitting a two-run home run in a 6-3 victory over the Angels on Wednesday. His home run in the eighth inning extended Texas' lead from one run to three. This marked his second home run in 12 games since the All-Star break and his 15th of the season. However, his OPS is just .667, which is on track to be the lowest of his major league career for a full season. During the 2025 season, Adolis played 104 games, maintaining a .227 batting average with 20 doubles and 15 home runs, contributing 62 RBIs. Over the last 10 games, he has recorded a .179 average with 2 home runs and 6 RBIs. Yennier Cano collapses in sixth defeat. Yennier Cano (1-6) took the loss in Wednesday's 9-8 defeat against the Blue Jays, giving up five runs on four hits without issuing any walks and recording no strikeouts in two-thirds of an inning. The five runs given up were a season high for Cano, who allowed a home run for the first time since his June 18 game in Tampa Bay. Even though closer Félix Bautista is currently unavailable and Seranthony Domínguez has been traded, Cano's performance on Wednesday does not support the likelihood of him getting future save chances. Since early May, Cano has struggled with a 7.22 ERA, 1.64 WHIP, and a 30:13 strikeout-to-walk ratio over 28.2 innings. Randy Arozarena hits a home run, going 2-4, in the Mariners' 5-4 defeat. Randy Arozarena recorded two hits, including a home run, contributing one RBI and scoring a run in the Mariners' 5-4 loss to the Athletics. Arozarena' season stats feature a .249 batting average, an OBP of .351, and an OPS of .822. Over 107 games, he has hit 21 home runs and driven in 53 RBIs. Over the past 30 games, Arozarena has achieved a batting average of .278, hitting 13 home runs and driving in 22 RBIs. On the road, he has maintained a .275 average across 56 games, while at home, his average is .217 over 50 games. Yariel Rodríguez punished on Wednesday. In Toronto's 9-8 win over the Orioles, Yariel Rodríguez faced a tough outing. The right-hander came into the game in the seventh inning and managed to record just one out, as the Orioles hit him with three hits and two walks, resulting in three runs—two earned—during his brief appearance. His lack of control was clear, with only 10 of his 24 pitches landing in the strike zone. This marks only the second time Yariel has given up a run in July, following 11 consecutive scoreless appearances since July 1. Despite this, the right-hander is having an impressive 2025 season, boasting a 2.53 ERA, a 0.96 WHIP, and a .176 batting average against in 46 games and 53 1/3 innings. José Iglesias is becoming more prominent in the lineup. José Iglesias played shortstop and batted seventh in Wednesday's game against the Mets, finishing 0-for-4 with a run scored. He has started in five of the Padres' last six games, maintaining a decent .250/.302/.325 slash line with three doubles, two stolen bases, six runs, and one RBI since the All-Star break. While his performance has been sufficient to keep him in the lineup almost daily for now, Iglesias might transition to a utility role if the Padres acquire another significant hitter before today's trade deadline. Yoán Moncada returned to the lineup for Wednesday's series finale against the Rangers. Yoán Moncada returned after missing three games due to being hit by a pitch over the weekend against the Mariners. Moncada was absent for three consecutive starts after a pitch struck his right hand on Saturday, but he came off the bench in Tuesday's game, going 1-for-2 with two RBIs and a run scored. On Wednesday, he went 1-for-4 with a run scored and two strikeouts. Since the All-Star Game, he is 4-for-23 with 3 RBIs and 8 strikeouts.

The Cuban U-12 national team, competing in the U-12 World Cup in Tainan, Taiwan, advanced towards securing seventh place in the championship by defeating Panama 8-2 on Thursday, marking the start of the placement round for the 7th-12th positions in the tournament. The victory is noteworthy as it marks the team's third win in the World Cup and was secured against the most challenging opponent the Cuban team will encounter in this phase. They are set to face the Czech Republic (1-4) this Friday and South Africa (0-5) on Saturday. Box score Yan Carlos Ramírez (1-1), an accomplished right-hander, showcased an impressive performance by limiting the Panamanians to two runs and five hits during the game, earning a vital win. Ramírez struck out four batters and issued three walks. His only challenge arose in the fourth inning, when Panama managed to gather three of their five hits, along with a walk, to score their only two runs. Cuba's offense had already provided the starter with a significant edge in his performance. In the first inning, against right-hander Yassith A. Concepción (0-2), and after securing two outs via strikeouts, Sean M. García hit a single to left field, stole second base, and scored shortly after when Yuceider Torres singled to right field. In the next inning, the game was essentially decided when the Cuban offense erupted against Concepción, initiating a four-run rally. The Panamanian starting pitcher encountered difficulties after recording one out, issuing a walk, conceding a double to Yan C. Ramírez, and allowing Cuba's second run on a passed ball. With runners on the corners, Denis A. Zamora was hit by a pitch, and a ground ball from Maykol Lluch drove in the second run of the inning. The highlight of the inning occurred shortly after, when Cuban slugger Sean M. García hit a two-run homer to center field, completing the four-run inning and giving Cuba a 5-0 lead. This was García's second home run of the tournament, placing him in a tie with three other batters for second place in the department lead. Following another single by Torres and a hit by pitch, the Panamanian starter was substituted in a short outing. He pitched 1 2/3 innings, allowing five hits and five earned runs, with two walks and three strikeouts, ultimately charging with the loss. In the following inning, Cuba solidified their lead against the new reliever, right-hander Aymar Y. Ríos, by loading the bases with two walks and a single in between. An infield hit by Zamora increased the Cuban advantage to 6-0, and a wild pitch followed by a sacrifice fly by Lluch to left field completed the 8-0 lead. Daniel J. González finished the last two innings for Panama, delivering an almost flawless performance with two strikeouts, no hits allowed, and a walk. Following their second straight win in the tournament, the Cubans aim to keep their momentum as they take on the Czech Republic this Friday at 2:30 p.m. local time and 2:30 a.m. Cuban and US Eastern Time. In the 7th-12th place seeding round, Cuba is in the lead with a 3-0 record. Australia and Panama follow, each holding a 2-1 record. The Czech Republic and Germany both have a 1-2 record, while South Africa remains winless at 0-3 in this round. On the same day, as the Super Round began to decide the four teams vying for medals, the United States triumphed over Mexico 7-1. Japan ended South Korea's unbeaten streak with a 4-0 one-hit shutout, and Taiwan beat the Dominican Republic 9-4. In this round, Japan, South Korea, Taiwan, and the United States all hold a 2-1 record. Meanwhile, Mexico has a 1-2 record, and the Dominican Republic stands at 0-3.

Cuban Players News for the 2025 Major League Baseball season. A compilation of several sources. Randy Arozarena achieves a 20-20 season. Randy Arozarena went 1-for-4 with a stolen base and a run scored in Tuesday's 6-1 defeat against the Athletics. In this game, Arozarena achieved his 20th steal of the season, marking the fifth consecutive year he has reached the 20-20 milestone. He accomplished this in just 106 games in 2025, compared to 154 games last year to reach the same marks. Alongside his impressive power and speed stats, Arozarena is hitting .247/.350/.463 with 52 RBIs, 60 runs scored, 23 doubles, and one triple this season. However, he has struggled recently, going just 6-for-36 (.167) over his last 10 games. Aroldis Chapman earns a save by recording one out. Aroldis Chapman struck out the sole batter he faced, securing a save against Minnesota on Tuesday. This marked Chapman's first game since experiencing back tightness against the Dodgers on Sunday. He displayed no injury symptoms during Tuesday's brief appearance; the experienced left-hander struck out Mickey Gasper in three pitches, concluding with a 101 mph sinker. Chapman boasts an impressive 1.29 ERA with a 62:13 strikeout-to-walk ratio over 42 innings. He has successfully converted 19 of his 21 save opportunities this season. Yordan Alvarez targets a mid-August comeback. According to Michael Schwab of The Ice Box Insider, Astros general manager Dana Brown mentioned on Wednesday that Yordan might be taken off the 60-day injured list by mid-August. Yordan is progressing through a hitting routine and might be prepared to face live pitching shortly. He will definitely need a rehab assignment, and any estimate for Yordan's return should be seen as tentative, considering the nature of his recovery. The power hitter has been out of action since early May due to a fracture in his right hand. Edgar Quero had two hits on Tuesday. Edgar Quero recorded two hits in four at-bats and scored a run during Tuesday's 6-3 loss to the Phillies. Quero served as the designated hitter in this game, marking his fourth straight start in the lineup. Over this period, he has achieved 7 hits in 17 at-bats (.412), though he hasn't hit any home runs and has only one RBI. Lázaro Estrada was sent back to Triple-A. Mitch Bannon of The Athletic reported that the Blue Jays sent Lázaro Estrada to Triple-A Buffalo on Wednesday. Estrada was the 27th man for Tuesday's doubleheader in Detroit, where he allowed six runs over 3.1 innings in the first game. The right-hander will rejoin the rotation in Buffalo. Johan Oviedo gave up one run on two hits over five innings for Triple-A Indianapolis on Tuesday. Another alternative for the Pirates to call up instead of Bubba Chandler. Oviedo was placed on the 60-day IL in March due to lat and elbow issues he faced during spring training. The 27-year-old struck out five and didn't allow any walks on Tuesday, throwing 42 of 62 pitches for strikes. He currently has a 3.12 ERA and 1.04 WHIP with a 21/4 K/BB ratio over 17 1/3 innings in his rehab and might be activated as early as next week. Andy Ibáñez added two more hits. Andy Ibáñez delivered a 2-for-2 performance with a double and an RBI in Detroit's 12-2 win over the D-backs on Tuesday. As a pinch hitter, he hit a RBI single and later achieved his sixth double of the season.. Since being called up on Monday, he is 4-for-6 with two doubles and a home run. Ibáñez is expected to maintain a utility role for the Tigers in 2025, but he will likely receive more playing time, especially against left-handed pitchers, if he continues to perform well. The 31-year old is slashing .240/.313/.390 in 224 at-bats across 48 games and 112 plate appearances this year. Yoán Moncada was not included in the starting lineup for Tuesday’s game against the Rangers. Yoán Moncada might have been benched anyway, as left-hander Patrick Corbin was pitching for Texas in this matchup. The 30-year-old third baseman missed starting his third consecutive game after being struck on the right hand by a pitch in Saturday's game against Seattle. In the sixth inning, he entered the game as a pinch hitter with two runners on base and the score tied at 4-4. He swiftly gave his team the lead with a two-run single. He finished the game 1-for-2, contributing two RBIs and scoring a run. Lourdes Gurriel Jr. was absent from Tuesday's lineup. Lourdes Gurriel Jr. was not included in the lineup for Tuesday's game against Arizona. Over the last three games, Gurriel has hit 4-for-12, but he hasn't recorded an extra-base hit since July 9 and has a .658 OPS in 20 games this month.