Francys Romero
Francys Romero covers the journeys of Cuban baseball players, with highlights on signings, promotions, MLB dreams, and significant player milestones abroad.
![César Prieto Makes His Mark: Power, Batting Average, and Pressure on the Cardinals]()
César Prieto Makes His Mark: Power, Batting Average, and Pressure on the Cardinals
Published on 4/27/2026
![Cuban Prospect Enmanuel Barrera Departs for the Dominican Republic]()
Cuban Prospect Enmanuel Barrera Departs for the Dominican Republic
Published on 4/2/2026
![Aroldis Chapman Shines with Historic Save on MLB Opening Day]()
Aroldis Chapman Shines with Historic Save on MLB Opening Day
Published on 3/28/2026
![Cuba Announces Initial Roster of 35 Players for 2026 World Baseball Classic]()
Cuba Announces Initial Roster of 35 Players for 2026 World Baseball Classic
Published on 1/6/2026
![Alexei Ramírez Considered for Cuba's Preliminary Roster in 2026 World Baseball Classic]()
Alexei Ramírez Considered for Cuba's Preliminary Roster in 2026 World Baseball Classic
Published on 1/1/2026
![Yoan Moncada Attracts Early MLB Team Interest]()
Yoan Moncada Attracts Early MLB Team Interest
Published on 12/29/2025
![César Prieto's Future Looks Bright with St. Louis Cardinals, Says Manager]()
César Prieto's Future Looks Bright with St. Louis Cardinals, Says Manager
Published on 12/9/2025
![Liván Moinelo Makes Waves as MVP in Japan's Professional Baseball League]()
Liván Moinelo Makes Waves as MVP in Japan's Professional Baseball League
Published on 11/27/2025
![Cuban Baseball Prospect Rafael Tarín Heads to the Dominican Republic]()
Cuban Baseball Prospect Rafael Tarín Heads to the Dominican Republic
Published on 11/3/2025
![Young Cuban Baseball Player's Departure to Dominican Republic Sparks Debate]()
Young Cuban Baseball Player's Departure to Dominican Republic Sparks Debate
Published on 10/9/2025
![Two Cuban Baseball Talents Arrive in Mexico to Pursue MLB Dreams]()
Two Cuban Baseball Talents Arrive in Mexico to Pursue MLB Dreams
Published on 10/1/2025
![Aroldis Chapman Secures Lucrative Bonus and Climbs All-Time Saves List]()
Aroldis Chapman Secures Lucrative Bonus and Climbs All-Time Saves List
Published on 9/25/2025
![Adrián Morejón Sets New MLB Record as Cuban Reliever with Most Wins in a Season]()
Adrián Morejón Sets New MLB Record as Cuban Reliever with Most Wins in a Season
Published on 9/22/2025
![Aroldis Chapman's Unbeaten Streak Ends with Tough Loss]()
Aroldis Chapman's Unbeaten Streak Ends with Tough Loss
Published on 9/12/2025
![Randy Arozarena Hits Home Run Against Pitcher Who Shaped His MLB Journey]()
Randy Arozarena Hits Home Run Against Pitcher Who Shaped His MLB Journey
Published on 9/11/2025
![Aroldis Chapman Makes History with Four Strikeout Inning, Joining Exclusive Cuban MLB Club]()
Aroldis Chapman Makes History with Four Strikeout Inning, Joining Exclusive Cuban MLB Club
Published on 9/9/2025
![Randy Arozarena Sets Painful MLB Record Surpassing Minnie Miñoso]()
Randy Arozarena Sets Painful MLB Record Surpassing Minnie Miñoso
Published on 9/8/2025
![Randy Arozarena Sets New Benchmark Among Cuban MLB Players]()
Randy Arozarena Sets New Benchmark Among Cuban MLB Players
Published on 9/3/2025
![César Prieto Achieves Milestone with First MLB Hit]()
César Prieto Achieves Milestone with First MLB Hit
Published on 9/1/2025
![Cuban Talent César Prieto Makes His Major League Debut]()
Cuban Talent César Prieto Makes His Major League Debut
Published on 8/31/2025
![Cuban Pitcher Yoán López Faces Severe Suspension in Mexican Baseball League]()
Cuban Pitcher Yoán López Faces Severe Suspension in Mexican Baseball League
Published on 8/16/2025
![Former Industriales Pitcher Makes Strides in MLB Farm System]()
Former Industriales Pitcher Makes Strides in MLB Farm System
Published on 8/11/2025
![Lourdes Gurriel Jr. Sets Record with Home Run off 103.9 MPH Fastball]()
Lourdes Gurriel Jr. Sets Record with Home Run off 103.9 MPH Fastball
Published on 8/7/2025
![César Prieto Shines in Triple-A, Yet St. Louis Cardinals Overlook MLB Debut]()
César Prieto Shines in Triple-A, Yet St. Louis Cardinals Overlook MLB Debut
Published on 8/4/2025
![Cuba Reaches Out to Former MLB Pitcher for World Baseball Classic]()
Cuba Reaches Out to Former MLB Pitcher for World Baseball Classic
Published on 7/30/2025
![Marcos Belén Pileta Leaves Cleveland Guardians Contract, Returns to Cuba]()
Marcos Belén Pileta Leaves Cleveland Guardians Contract, Returns to Cuba
Published on 7/25/2025
![Aroldis Chapman: The Velocity King Sets Another All-Star Record]()
Aroldis Chapman: The Velocity King Sets Another All-Star Record
Published on 7/18/2025
![Cuban Swing in Miami: The Gurriel Brothers Teach El Chiringuito Reporter to Bat]()
Cuban Swing in Miami: The Gurriel Brothers Teach El Chiringuito Reporter to Bat
Published on 7/5/2025
![Aroldis Chapman Reaches Milestone with 350th Career Save in MLB]()
Aroldis Chapman Reaches Milestone with 350th Career Save in MLB
Published on 7/3/2025
![Victor Mesa Jr. Makes His Major League Debut with the Miami Marlins]()
Victor Mesa Jr. Makes His Major League Debut with the Miami Marlins
Published on 5/27/2025
![Chapman Surges to 341 Saves, Matches Baseball Legend in Top 15 Historic List]()
Chapman Surges to 341 Saves, Matches Baseball Legend in Top 15 Historic List
Published on 5/12/2025
![César Prieto Shines with Five Hits in a Single Game, Highlighting Stellar Triple-A Season]()
César Prieto Shines with Five Hits in a Single Game, Highlighting Stellar Triple-A Season
Published on 5/12/2025
![Yuli Gurriel Designated for Assignment by Padres: Is His MLB Journey Over?]()
Yuli Gurriel Designated for Assignment by Padres: Is His MLB Journey Over?
Published on 4/30/2025
![Miguel Vargas Ends Slump with First Home Run of 2025 Season]()
Miguel Vargas Ends Slump with First Home Run of 2025 Season
Published on 4/26/2025
![Aroldis Chapman Sets Unmatched Record: Fastest Pitcher for Six Different MLB Teams]()
Aroldis Chapman Sets Unmatched Record: Fastest Pitcher for Six Different MLB Teams
Published on 4/22/2025
![Randy Arozarena Powers Mariners' Comeback Victory with Ninth-Inning Home Run]()
Randy Arozarena Powers Mariners' Comeback Victory with Ninth-Inning Home Run
Published on 4/19/2025
![Cuban Baseball Exodus: Rafael Viñales and Denis Peña Leave Team in Mexico]()
Cuban Baseball Exodus: Rafael Viñales and Denis Peña Leave Team in Mexico
Published on 4/16/2025
![Yulieski Gurriel Secures Spot with San Diego Padres for Opening Day]()
Yulieski Gurriel Secures Spot with San Diego Padres for Opening Day
Published on 3/24/2025
![Cuban Baseball Prospect César Prieto Assigned to Minor Leagues]()
Cuban Baseball Prospect César Prieto Assigned to Minor Leagues
Published on 3/18/2025
![Yulieski Gurriel Joins San Diego Padres: A Fresh Start at 40]()
Yulieski Gurriel Joins San Diego Padres: A Fresh Start at 40
Published on 2/18/2025
![Néstor Cortés Joins Milwaukee Brewers for Spring Training]()
Néstor Cortés Joins Milwaukee Brewers for Spring Training
Published on 2/17/2025
![Yoan Moncada Signs One-Year Deal with Los Angeles Angels]()
Yoan Moncada Signs One-Year Deal with Los Angeles Angels
Published on 2/7/2025
![Cuban Star Closer Raidel Martínez Joins Yomiuri Giants' Spring Training]()
Cuban Star Closer Raidel Martínez Joins Yomiuri Giants' Spring Training
Published on 2/3/2025
![Cuban Pitcher Adrián Morejón Secures $2 Million Contract with San Diego Padres, Avoids Arbitration]()
Cuban Pitcher Adrián Morejón Secures $2 Million Contract with San Diego Padres, Avoids Arbitration
Published on 1/13/2025
![Randy Arozarena Secures Lucrative Salary for Upcoming MLB Season]()
Randy Arozarena Secures Lucrative Salary for Upcoming MLB Season
Published on 1/10/2025
![Cuban Pitcher Roenis Elías Joins Taiwan's Fubon Guardians for 2025 Season]()
Cuban Pitcher Roenis Elías Joins Taiwan's Fubon Guardians for 2025 Season
Published on 12/31/2024
![Cuban Infielder Albert Lara Joins Carolina Giants in Puerto Rico's Winter League]()
Cuban Infielder Albert Lara Joins Carolina Giants in Puerto Rico's Winter League
Published on 12/26/2024
![Cuban Pitcher Raidel Martínez Secures Record-Breaking Contract in Japanese Baseball]()
Cuban Pitcher Raidel Martínez Secures Record-Breaking Contract in Japanese Baseball
Published on 12/17/2024
![Yoan Moncada Withdraws from Puerto Rican Winter League to Focus on MLB Opportunities]()
Yoan Moncada Withdraws from Puerto Rican Winter League to Focus on MLB Opportunities
Published on 12/16/2024
![Cuban Pitcher Raidel Martínez Set to Sign Lucrative Deal with Japanese Baseball Giants]()
Cuban Pitcher Raidel Martínez Set to Sign Lucrative Deal with Japanese Baseball Giants
Published on 12/10/2024
![Cuban Pitcher Raidel Martínez Nears Deal with Japan's Legendary Baseball Team]()
Cuban Pitcher Raidel Martínez Nears Deal with Japan's Legendary Baseball Team
Published on 12/8/2024
![Baseball Player Raico Santos Departs Cuba to Pursue Career in Mexico]()
Baseball Player Raico Santos Departs Cuba to Pursue Career in Mexico
Published on 12/6/2024
![Eight Cuban Players Included in Spain's Preliminary Roster for World Baseball Classic Qualifier]()
Eight Cuban Players Included in Spain's Preliminary Roster for World Baseball Classic Qualifier
Published on 12/5/2024
![Promising Young Cuban Baseball Player Departs for Better Opportunities]()
Promising Young Cuban Baseball Player Departs for Better Opportunities
Published on 11/30/2024
![Three Cuban Handball Players Disappear from Training Camp in France]()
Three Cuban Handball Players Disappear from Training Camp in France
Published on 11/18/2024
![Yoan Moncada Sparks Interest from Multiple MLB Teams]()
Yoan Moncada Sparks Interest from Multiple MLB Teams
Published on 11/14/2024
![Prominent Cuban Pitcher Jan Ewing Cabrera Draws Interest from Several MLB Teams]()
Prominent Cuban Pitcher Jan Ewing Cabrera Draws Interest from Several MLB Teams
Published on 11/12/2024
![Three Cuban Handball Players Depart Training Camp in France]()
Three Cuban Handball Players Depart Training Camp in France
Published on 11/11/2024
![Stellar Debut for César Prieto in Dominican Baseball League]()
Stellar Debut for César Prieto in Dominican Baseball League
Published on 11/8/2024
![Cuban Baseball Players Defect Before Exhibition Game in Mexico]()
Cuban Baseball Players Defect Before Exhibition Game in Mexico
Published on 11/7/2024
![Leonys Martín Shines in Venezuelan Baseball, Awarded Player of the Week]()
Leonys Martín Shines in Venezuelan Baseball, Awarded Player of the Week
Published on 11/6/2024
![Cionel Pérez Secures New Contract as Baltimore Orioles Opt for Salary Increase]()
Cionel Pérez Secures New Contract as Baltimore Orioles Opt for Salary Increase
Published on 11/5/2024
![Cuban Pitcher Naykel Cruz to Showcase His Talents in Dominican Republic Event]()
Cuban Pitcher Naykel Cruz to Showcase His Talents in Dominican Republic Event
Published on 11/1/2024
![Andy Pagés Joins Elite Cuban Ranks with World Series Win in Debut MLB Season]()
Andy Pagés Joins Elite Cuban Ranks with World Series Win in Debut MLB Season
Published on 10/31/2024
![Cuba Unveils Baseball Team for Upcoming Premier 12 Tournament]()
Cuba Unveils Baseball Team for Upcoming Premier 12 Tournament
Published on 10/11/2024
![Luis Tiant, Iconic Cuban MLB Pitcher, Passes Away at 83]()
Luis Tiant, Iconic Cuban MLB Pitcher, Passes Away at 83
Published on 10/8/2024
![Cuban José "Candelita" Iglesias Extends Hitting Streak in MLB]()
Cuban José "Candelita" Iglesias Extends Hitting Streak in MLB
Published on 9/29/2024
![Cuban Yasmani Grandal Among Top Switch-Hitting Catchers in MLB Home Runs]()
Cuban Yasmani Grandal Among Top Switch-Hitting Catchers in MLB Home Runs
Published on 9/29/2024
![Yordan Álvarez Benched by Astros for Remainder of Regular Season]()
Yordan Álvarez Benched by Astros for Remainder of Regular Season
Published on 9/26/2024
![Aroldis Chapman Honored for Becoming MLB's Strikeout King Among Lefty Relievers]()
Aroldis Chapman Honored for Becoming MLB's Strikeout King Among Lefty Relievers
Published on 9/26/2024
![Cuban José "Candelita" Iglesias is on Fire: 17 Consecutive MLB Games with a Hit]()
Cuban José "Candelita" Iglesias is on Fire: 17 Consecutive MLB Games with a Hit
Published on 9/25/2024
![Cuban Pitcher Jonathan Carbó to Participate in Showcase in the Dominican Republic]()
Cuban Pitcher Jonathan Carbó to Participate in Showcase in the Dominican Republic
Published on 9/23/2024
![Aroldis Chapman Adds Another Save to His Stellar MLB Career]()
Aroldis Chapman Adds Another Save to His Stellar MLB Career
Published on 9/22/2024
![Yordan Álvarez Secures Ninth Place Among Houston Astros' All-Time Home Run Leaders]()
Yordan Álvarez Secures Ninth Place Among Houston Astros' All-Time Home Run Leaders
Published on 9/22/2024
![Pedro Pablo Revilla Set to Impress MLB Scouts]()
Pedro Pablo Revilla Set to Impress MLB Scouts
Published on 9/16/2024
![Yoan Moncada Nears MLB Return After Lengthy Injury]()
Yoan Moncada Nears MLB Return After Lengthy Injury
Published on 9/16/2024
![Randy Arozarena's Clutch Hit Seals Mariners' Victory in MLB Showdown]()
Randy Arozarena's Clutch Hit Seals Mariners' Victory in MLB Showdown
Published on 9/15/2024
![Cuban Baseball Player Guillermo García Arrives in the Dominican Republic]()
Cuban Baseball Player Guillermo García Arrives in the Dominican Republic
Published on 9/11/2024
![Ariel Pestano Jr. Makes His Mark in the Mexican Pacific League]()
Ariel Pestano Jr. Makes His Mark in the Mexican Pacific League
Published on 9/10/2024
![Young Pitcher and Rookie of the Year Leaves Cuba for MLB Opportunities]()
Young Pitcher and Rookie of the Year Leaves Cuba for MLB Opportunities
Published on 9/8/2024
![Two Promising Young Baseball Talents Leave Cuba]()
Two Promising Young Baseball Talents Leave Cuba
Published on 9/6/2024
![Young Cuban Baseball Talent Leaves the Country]()
Young Cuban Baseball Talent Leaves the Country
Published on 9/3/2024
![Yordan Álvarez Continues His Hot Streak: Hits 30 Home Runs for Fourth Straight Season]()
Yordan Álvarez Continues His Hot Streak: Hits 30 Home Runs for Fourth Straight Season
Published on 9/2/2024
![Cuba Matches Record for Most Players in a Major League Season]()
Cuba Matches Record for Most Players in a Major League Season
Published on 9/1/2024
![Baseball Player Xian Vega, Son of Actor Herón Vega, Heads to the U.S.]()
Baseball Player Xian Vega, Son of Actor Herón Vega, Heads to the U.S.
Published on 8/28/2024
![Cuban Pitcher Yenier Cano Sets Historic Mark in Major League Baseball]()
Cuban Pitcher Yenier Cano Sets Historic Mark in Major League Baseball
Published on 8/25/2024
![Cuba Nears Record Number of Players in MLB Season]()
Cuba Nears Record Number of Players in MLB Season
Published on 8/20/2024
![Raisel Iglesias Extends Unbeaten Streak in MLB Season]()
Raisel Iglesias Extends Unbeaten Streak in MLB Season
Published on 8/19/2024
![Yulieski Gurriel Dominates Triple-A, Eyes MLB Return?]()
Yulieski Gurriel Dominates Triple-A, Eyes MLB Return?
Published on 8/18/2024
![Cuban Baseball Player Dairon Blanco Makes History in MLB]()
Cuban Baseball Player Dairon Blanco Makes History in MLB
Published on 8/18/2024
![Pedro León to Join Estrellas Orientales for Dominican Winter Baseball]()
Pedro León to Join Estrellas Orientales for Dominican Winter Baseball
Published on 8/14/2024
![Erislandy Álvarez: Cuba's Sole Gold Medal Hope in Paris Boxing]()
Erislandy Álvarez: Cuba's Sole Gold Medal Hope in Paris Boxing
Published on 8/7/2024
![Melissa Vargas Leads Turkey to Olympic Volleyball Semifinals with Record-Breaking Performance]()
Melissa Vargas Leads Turkey to Olympic Volleyball Semifinals with Record-Breaking Performance
Published on 8/6/2024
![Young Cuban Baseball Talent Leaves Country for MLB Aspirations]()
Young Cuban Baseball Talent Leaves Country for MLB Aspirations
Published on 8/6/2024
![Mijaín López Starts Paris Campaign with Dominant Win]()
Mijaín López Starts Paris Campaign with Dominant Win
Published on 8/5/2024
![Cuban Boxer Arlen López Secures Cuba's Second Medal at Paris 2024 Olympics]()
Cuban Boxer Arlen López Secures Cuba's Second Medal at Paris 2024 Olympics
Published on 8/2/2024
![Pedro León Joins Major League Baseball with Houston Astros Promotion]()
Pedro León Joins Major League Baseball with Houston Astros Promotion
Published on 7/30/2024
![Melissa Vargas Sets Unprecedented Record for Cuban Volleyball Players in Paris]()
Melissa Vargas Sets Unprecedented Record for Cuban Volleyball Players in Paris
Published on 7/30/2024
![Cuban Canoeist May Join Refugee Team for Paris Olympics, Says IOC Spokesperson]()
Cuban Canoeist May Join Refugee Team for Paris Olympics, Says IOC Spokesperson
Published on 7/24/2024
![Yordan Álvarez Achieves Historic Milestone: Ninth Astro to Hit for the Cycle]()
Yordan Álvarez Achieves Historic Milestone: Ninth Astro to Hit for the Cycle
Published on 7/22/2024
![Oakland Athletics Release Cuban Player Lázaro Armenteros]()
Oakland Athletics Release Cuban Player Lázaro Armenteros
Published on 7/18/2024
![Cuban Prospect Edgar Zulueta Showcases Talent to Scouts in Mexico]()
Cuban Prospect Edgar Zulueta Showcases Talent to Scouts in Mexico
Published on 7/15/2024
![Cuban Catcher Ariel Pestano Jr. Seeks Contract in Mexican Baseball]()
Cuban Catcher Ariel Pestano Jr. Seeks Contract in Mexican Baseball
Published on 7/11/2024
![Luis Robert Moirán Declines Participation in 2026 World Baseball Classic]()
Luis Robert Moirán Declines Participation in 2026 World Baseball Classic
Published on 7/7/2024
![Yariel Rodríguez Secures First Major League Win]()
Yariel Rodríguez Secures First Major League Win
Published on 7/7/2024
![Promising Cuban Pitcher Signs with Baltimore Orioles]()
Promising Cuban Pitcher Signs with Baltimore Orioles
Published on 6/27/2024
![Young Cuban Baseball Talents Head to Dominican Republic with MLB Dreams]()
Young Cuban Baseball Talents Head to Dominican Republic with MLB Dreams
Published on 6/22/2024
![Promising Cuban Pitcher Joins Philadelphia Phillies]()
Promising Cuban Pitcher Joins Philadelphia Phillies
Published on 6/16/2024
![Two Sons of Notable Cuban Former Baseball Player Leave Country to Chase MLB Dreams]()
Two Sons of Notable Cuban Former Baseball Player Leave Country to Chase MLB Dreams
Published on 6/15/2024
![Ariel Pestano Jr. Leaves Cuba for the United States]()
Ariel Pestano Jr. Leaves Cuba for the United States
Published on 6/5/2024
![Youngest Son of Renowned Cuban Baseball Player Lázaro Madera Leaves Cuba]()
Youngest Son of Renowned Cuban Baseball Player Lázaro Madera Leaves Cuba
Published on 5/26/2024
![Cuban Pitcher Promoted to Rochester Red Wings, Triple-A Affiliate of Washington Nationals]()
Cuban Pitcher Promoted to Rochester Red Wings, Triple-A Affiliate of Washington Nationals
Published on 5/26/2024
![Young Cuban Baseball Player Signs with Toronto Blue Jays]()
Young Cuban Baseball Player Signs with Toronto Blue Jays
Published on 5/25/2024
![Leoni Torres Wears "Patria y Libertad" Shirt After Singing Anthem on Cuban Heritage Day]()
Leoni Torres Wears "Patria y Libertad" Shirt After Singing Anthem on Cuban Heritage Day
Published on 5/19/2024
