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Cuba: 2026 WBC Manager Announcement Coming Next Week; Ciego de Avila Wins Elite League

1 day ago | worldbaseball.com | Leif Skodnick

About 3 minutes reading time. According a report from Cuban Baseball Digest, the Federacion Cubana de Beisbol plans to announce its manager for the 2026 World Baseball Classic within the next week. Michel Enríquez, Noelvis González, Alfonso Urquiola, and Germán Mesa are the top candidates to replace Armando Johnson, the report said.
Suspended On Year For Gambling, Jose Rodriguez Nears Return To Minor Leagues

2 days ago | worldbaseball.com | Leif Skodnick

About 3 minutes reading time. One of four players suspended by Major League Baseball for violating Rule 21, which governs wagering on baseball, is nearing a return to the minor leagues, Francys Romero of BeisbolFR.com reported. Jose Rodriguez, a Philadelphia Phillies farmhand who appeared in 38 games for Double-A Reading in 2024, was suspended one year for wagering on baseball games on June 5, 2024.
Trevor Bauer Awarded $300K Default Judgment Against Accuser Lindsey Hill

3 days ago | worldbaseball.com | Leif Skodnick

About 4 minutes reading time. A Los Angeles court awarded Trevor Bauer a default judgement of more than $300,000 against Lindsey Hill, a woman who had accused the former Los Angeles Dodgers pitcher of sexual assault, after Bauer claimed that Hill violated the terms of a settlement reached in a prior suit.
Cuban RHP Naykel Cruz, Baltimore Orioles Make Signing Official

4 days ago | worldbaseball.com | Leif Skodnick

About 2 minutes reading time. Cuban righthander Naykel Cruz has officially signed with the Baltimore Orioles, Francys Romero of BeisbolFR.com reported Tuesday. Cuban LHP Naikel Cruz officially signed with the Baltimore Orioles. Cruz, 26, pitched for Cuba in the 2023 WBC and took part in two U-23 World Cups with the national team. He throws a 91–94 mph fastball, with a curveball and sinker that show above-average spin rate.
Cuban LHP Naykel Cruz, Baltimore Orioles Make Signing Official

4 days ago | worldbaseball.com | Leif Skodnick

About 2 minutes reading time. Cuban lefty Naykel Cruz has officially signed with the Baltimore Orioles, Francys Romero of BeisbolFR.com reported Tuesday. Cuban LHP Naikel Cruz officially signed with the Baltimore Orioles. Cruz, 26, pitched for Cuba in the 2023 WBC and took part in two U-23 World Cups with the national team. He throws a 91–94 mph fastball, with a curveball and sinker that show above-average spin rate.
Sayonara, Mr. Giants: Shigeo Nagashima Dies At Age 89

4 days ago | worldbaseball.com | Leif Skodnick

About 3 minutes reading time. Shigeo Nagashima, who played third base for the Yomiuri Giants in Nippon Professional Baseball and was half of a tandem of fearsome power hitters with the legendary Sadaharu Oh, died Tuesday at age 89 from pneumonia. A native of Sakura, Chiba, Japan, Nagashima grew up a fan of the Hanshin Tigers, the archrival of the team with whom he had a Hall of Fame career as a player and managed to two Japan Series titles.
Report: Ronny Mauricio To Be Called Up To New York Mets

5 days ago | worldbaseball.com | Leif Skodnick

About 2 minutes reading time. A report from ESPN’s Mike Rodriguez indicated that shortstop Ronny Mauricio will be called up to the New York Mets Tuesday. Breaking News: According to my sources, Mets infielder Ronny Mauricio is being called up to MLB. Mauricio is tearing it up in AAA with a .515 batting average, a 1.382 OPS, and 3 home runs in 9 games.
Meadows makes season debut with Tigers after being sidelined by an arm injury

5 days ago | worldbaseball.com | Detroit Tigers |Javier Baez

CHICAGO (AP) — Parker Meadows had a big smile on his face. It had been a long time since he had played in a major league game. Meadows was activated by the Detroit Tigers on Monday after missing the start of the season because of a nerve issue in his upper right arm. He started in center field and led off for the opener of a three-game series at the Chicago White Sox. “I didn’t sleep much last night, just thinking about the day,” Meadows said.
Wander Franco’s Sex Crimes Trial Underway In Dominican Republic

5 days ago | worldbaseball.com | Leif Skodnick

About 2 minutes reading time. Tampa Bay Rays shortstop Wander Franco, who hasn’t played since 2023, when he was placed on administrative leave during a sex crime investigation, faces 30 years in prison if found guilty at a trial that began Monday morning in the Dominican city of Puerto Plata.
Duke’s AJ Gracia Suspended for First Super Regional Game After Controversial Ejection

5 days ago | worldbaseball.com | Alfred Ezman

About 2 minutes reading time. The Duke Blue Devils are heading to the super regional round of the NCAA Tournament after they defeated the Oklahoma State Cowboys 3-2. A big storyline from the game came in the eighth inning. Oklahoma State had a 2-0 lead, and AJ Gracia hit a home run for Duke to get the Blue Devils on the scoreboard. Upon running into the dugout, Gracia put on a construction helmet that Duke uses as a “home run prop” in their celebrations.