Olympic Qualifier in Miami Provided Opportunities for Cuban Defections
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Three Cubans did defect after arriving in Miami for the Olympic qualifier. The biggest name of the trio was Cesar Prieto.
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- Jun 10, 2021
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Team Australia withdraws from final qualifier
Boral Team Australia has withdrawn from this month’s WBSC Final Olympic Qualifier in Mexico due to “insurmountable” challenges. Baseball...
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- Jun 3, 2021
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Cuba hits top gear in 16-3 win over Colombia
After dropping two one-run games in the first two days of group play, Cuba (1-2) exploded for 16 runs and 18 hits on Wednesday night in...
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- Jun 2, 2021
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Canada hangs on to knock out Cuba, advance to Super Round
Connor Panas tallied two hits and two RBIs, Michael Crouse belted a solo homer, and Canada held on late to defeat Cuba, 6-5, and clinch a...
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- Jun 1, 2021
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Perez three-run home run sees Venezuela top Cuba in a 6-5 thriller
Carlos Perez hit a three-run home run in the top of the first inning, and Venezuela never trailed as they defeated Cuba 6-5 in a...
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- May 27, 2021
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Cuban baseball player defects after arriving in Florida
HAVANA — The Cuban Baseball Federation confirmed Wednesday night that one of the players on the national team defected a few hours after...
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- May 24, 2021
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Cuba reveals 26-man roster for WBSC Americas Olympic baseball qualifier
The Cuban Baseball Federation has revealed the Cuban National Team roster for the WBSC Baseball Americas Qualifier, which will award one...
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- May 19, 2021
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Cuba Still Waiting for Visas to Play in Olympic Qualifier in Florida
The United States appears to be dropping the ball in Cuba’s attempt to play baseball in the Olympic qualifier in Florida. The tournament...
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- May 12, 2021
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Cuba cuts preliminary Olympic baseball qualifier roster to 32
The group of players includes those under contract with NPB organizations. Three-time Olympic baseball gold medal winner Cuba is training...
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- Apr 9, 2021
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Manager Armando Ferrer welcomes the idea of summoning to the Cuban national
Havana, April 9 (RHC)-- Manager Armando Ferrer welcomes the idea of summoning to the Cuban national baseball team players who wish to...
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- Apr 6, 2021
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Mike Scioscia to manage the US National Team in WBSC Baseball Americas Olympic Qualifier
Scioscia and the US Men's National Team will be looking to earn a ticket to the Tokyo Olympics at the upcoming WBSC Baseball Americas...
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