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2010 Highlights:
September 2, 2010 C Jorge Posada went 2 for 3 with a solo HR for the Yankees. 3B Mike Lowell went 2 for 4 with 1 RBI and 1 run scored for the Red Sox. OF Raul Ibañez went 2 for 5 with 1 RBI for the Phillies. C Alex Avila went 2 for 5 with 1 run scored for the Tigers. Angels hurting without 1B Kendry Morales.
September 1, 2010 LHP Aroldis Chapman picks up for win for the Reds . SS Alexei Ramirez hits solo HR and drives in 2 for the White Sox. 2B Sean Rodriguez went 3 for 3 with a solo HR for the Rays. Reds’ Yonder Alonso makes MLB debut. Yankees’ C Jorge Posada is ejected. The Blue Jays called up C J.P. Arencibia from the Las Vegas 51s (AAA). Orioles called up Robert Andino from Norfolk Tides (AAA). J.D. Martinez named to South Atlantic League 2010 postseason All-Star roster.
August 31, 2010 LHP Aroldis Chapman makes MLB debut . SS Yuniesky Betancourt hit solo HR and scored 2 runs for the Royals. C Jorge Posada went 2 for 3 with 1 RBI for the Yankees. Blue Jays’ SS Yunel Escobar to be back in line-up this weekend. INF Robert Andino to be called up by the Orioles. C J.P. Arencibia expects to be called up.
August 30, 2010 SS Alexei Ramirez went 2 for 6 with 1 run scored for the White Sox. Blue Jays’ SS Yunel Escobar has sore back. LHP Aroldis Chapman ready for call-up. RHP Orlando “El Duque” Hernandez leaves team after learning he would not be called-up by the Nationals.
August 29, 2010 LHP Gio Gonzalez allowed 2 runs on 5 hits in 6 innings in win for the Athletics. C Branyan Peña went 2 for 3 with 2 RBIs for the Royals. RHP Livan Hernandez to return to Nationals in 2011. Red Sox’ 3B Mike Lowell went 2 for 4 with 1 run scored while working to improve offensive numbers.
August 28, 2010 SS Yunel Escobar went 2 for 4 with 2 runs scored for the Blue Jays. OF Jon Jay hits 2 run HR for the Cardinals. RHP Livan Hernandez allowed 5 runs in 6.1 innings in win for the Nationals. SS Alexei Ramirez went 3 for 5 with a HR and 2 runs scored for the White Sox. C Jorge Posada went 2 for 3 with 2 RBIs and 1 run scored for the Yankees. 1B Gaby Sanchez continues to drive runs in for the Marlins.
August 27, 2010 SS Yuniesky Betancourt went 2 for 5 with 1 RBI for the Royals. 1B Gaby Sanchez hit solo HR for the Marlins. Phillies placed RHP Danys Baez on the 15-Day DL. C J.P. Arencibia is likely to be called up. LHP Aroldis Chapman reaches 105 on radar gun. Cuban team roster for the 2010 COPABE Pan American Games/World Cup Qualifying Tournament: Catchers: Ariel Pestano, Frank Camilo Morejón, Yulexis La Rosa, Yosvany Alarcón and Yenier Bello. Infielders: José Dariel Abreu, Alexander Malleta, Yunier Mendoza, Michel Enríquez, Aledmis Díaz, Yoilán Cerce, Héctor Olivera, Alexander Guerrero, Yuliesky Gouriell and Yorbis Borroto. Outfielders: Frederich Cepeda, Ariel Lázaro Sánchez, Alfredo Despaigne, Yoennis Céspedes, Alexei Bell, Giorvis Duvergel and Yoandry Urgellés. Pitchers: Pedro Luis Lazo, Miguel Alfredo González, Yadier Pedroso, Odrisamer Despaigne, Yulieski González, Jonder Martínez, Norberto González, Arleys Sánchez, Norge Luis Vera, Vladimir García, Dalier Hinojosa, Freddy Asiel Álvarez, Alexander Rodríguez, Maikel Folch, Robelio Carrillo, Ismel Jiménez and Miguel Lahera.
August 26, 2010 OF Raul Ibañez went 3 for 3 for the Phillies. Marlins’ 1B Gaby Sanchez batting strong against the Mets.
August 25, 2010 C Branyan Peña went 2 for 6 with 1 RBI for the Royals.
August 24, 2010 LHP Gio Gonzalez allowed no runs on 5 hits in 7 innings in win for the Athletics. C Jorge Posada went 4 for 5, with solo HR, 2 RBIs, and 2 runs scored for the Yankees. OF Raul Ibañez went 2 for 6 with 1 RBI for the Phillies. 1B Gaby Sanchez went 2 for 4 with a 3-run HR and 4 RBIs for the Marlins. Blue Jays’ SS Yunel Escobar gets ejected from game. RHP Orlando “El Duque” Hernandez working towards family reunion.
August 23, 2010 SS Yunel Escobar went 2 for 3 with 1 run scored for the Blue Jays. OF Jon Jay went 2 for 5 with 1 RBI and 1 run scored for the Cardinals. Red Sox’ 3B Mike Lowell getting consistency at the plate.
August 22, 2010 OF Raul Ibañez hits 2-run HR for the Phillies. 1B Gaby Sanchez hits solo HR for the Marlins. C Jorge Posada hits solo HR for the Yankees. More on SS Yuniesky Betancourt historic day. 3B Mike Lowell still thinking about retirement after season ends.
August 21, 2010 SS Yuniesky Betancourt went 3 for 5 with a grand slam HR and 5 RBIs for the Royals. 2B Sean Rodriguez went 2 for 3 with a 2-run HR for the Rays. C Jorge Posada hit 2-run HR and scored 2 runs for the Yankees. RHP Yuneski Maya to be called up on September 1st by the Nationals. Cuba lost to Canada 5-1 in the final round, to finish in 6th place, of the 2010 Women’s Baseball World Cup (Venezuela).
August 20, 2010 SS Yunel Escobar went 3 for 6 with 2 RBIs and 1 run scored for the Blue Jays. 1B Gaby Sanchez went 2 for 3 with 1 RBI for the Marlins. OF Jon Jay went 2 for 4 with 1 RBI for the Cardinals. Cuba lost to Canada 10-9 in the second round of the 2010 Women’s Baseball World Cup (Venezuela).
August 19, 2010 1B Gaby Sanchez hits 3-run HR for the Marlins. SS Alexei Ramirez went 3 for 5 with a 2-run HR for the White Sox. The Blue Jays optioned C J.P. Arencibia to the Las Vegas 51s (AAA). Red Sox signed C Adalberto Ibarra to a minor league deal. Cuba lost to Australia 6-2 in the second round of the 2010 Women’s Baseball World Cup (Venezuela).
August 18, 2010 LHP Gio Gonzalez allowed 1 run on 2 hits in 7 innings in no decision for the Athletics. SS Yuniesky Betancourt went 2 for 4 with a solo HR and 3 RBIs for the Royals. RHP Livan Hernandez allowed 2 runs in 7 innings in no decision for the Nationals. Cuba lost to Venezuela 4-3 in the second round of the 2010 Women’s Baseball World Cup (Venezuela).
August 17, 2010 RHP Bronson Arroyo allows 2 runs on 6 hits in 7.1 innings in win for the Reds. SS Alexei Ramirez went 2 for 5 with a solo HR and 2 RBIs for the White Sox. SS Yuniesky Betancourt hit solo HR for the Royals. 1B Gaby Sanchez went 2 for 5 with 2 RBIs for the Marlins. OF Raul Ibañez went 2 for 3 with 1 run scored for the Phillies. Rays’ 2B Sean Rodriguez makes unusual play. C Yasmani Grandal assigned to AZL Reds.
August 16, 2010 LHP Aroldis Chapman continues to make progress in the bullpen. 1B Barbaro Canizares named International League Offensive Player of the Week. C Yasmani Grandal signs with Reds. Jose Canseco signs with the Laredo Broncos of the Independent United League and homers in first at bat.
August 15, 2010 C Alex Avila went 2 for 5 with 1 run scored for the Tigers. SS Yunel Escobar went 2 for 4 with 1 run scored for the Blue Jays. Cuba defeats Puerto Rico 12 to 1 and lost to USA 5-0 in the opening round of the 2010 Women’s Baseball World Cup (Venezuela).
August 14, 2010 C Alex Avila hits 2-run HR for the Tigers. OF Jon Jay went 2 for 3 with 1 run scored for the Cardinals. C Jorge Posada hit solo HR for the Yankees. Mets optioned LHP Raul Valdes to the Buffolo Bisons (AAA).
August 13, 2010 SS Alexei Ramirez went 2 for 4 with a solo HR and 2 runs scored for the White Sox. SS Yuniesky Betancourt went 2 for 3 with 2 RBIs and 1 run scored for the Royals. 1B Mike Lowell went 2 for 4 with 1 run scored for the Red Sox. LHP Gio Gonzalez allowed 2 earned run on 3 hits in 6 innings in loss for the Athletics. White Sox optioned INF Dayan Viciedo to Charlotte Knights (AAA). Cuba lost to Japan 3-1 in the opening round of the 2010 Women’s Baseball World Cup (Venezuela).
Cuba defeats South Korea 21-9 in the opening round of the 2010 Women’s Baseball World Cup (Venezuela).
August 11, 2010 1B Mike Lowell went 3 for 4 with 1 RBI and 1 run scored for the Red Sox. SS Yuniesky Betancourt hit solo HR for the Royals. OF Jon Jay went 2 for 4 with 1 run scored for the Cardinals. OF Raul Ibañez went 2 for 3 with 1 RBI for the Phillies. C Branyan Peña will get more start as catcher for the Royals. LHP Noel Arguelles may need surgery. C J.P. Arencibia throws out first runner. Yankees’ C Jorge Posada returns to lineup.
August 10, 2010 1B Mike Lowell hit solo HR and drove in two for the Red Sox. SS Alexei Ramirez went 2 for 3 with 1 RBI and 1 run scored for the White Sox.
August 9, 2010 SS Yuniesky Betancourt went 3 for 3 with a HR and 2 RBIs for the Royals. OF Jon Jay went 3 for 5 with 1 RBI and 3 runs scored for the Cardinals. C J.P. Arencibia has Toronto excited about the future. Yankees’ C Jorge Posada starts for third straight day.
August 8, 2010 OF Raul Ibañez hits 3-run HR for the Phillies.
August 7, 2010 C J.P. Arencibia went 4 for 5 with 2 HRs, 3 RBIs and 3 runs scored, in MLB debut and SS Yunel Escobar went 3 for 6 with 1 RBI and 1 run scored for the Blue Jays. LHP Gio Gonzalez allowed no runs on 4 hits in 7 innings in win for the Athletics. RHP Livan Hernandez allowed 1 run on 5 hits in 7 innings in no decision for the Nationals. The number 20 belonging to Luis Gonzalez was retired by Diamondbacks. Yankees’ C Jorge Posada getting used to playing less. OF Raul Ibañez stepping up offensively for the Phillies. Tigers’ C Alex Avila falls down stairs. Cardinals’ OF Jon Jay recalls University of Miami roots. LHP Aroldis Chapman still waiting for call-up. Cuba defeats USA 4-3 in the finals of the 2010 World University Baseball Championship (Japan).
August 6, 2010 The number 20 belonging to Luis Gonzalez will be retired by Diamondbacks. RHP Bronson Arroyo allows no runs on 5 hits in 7 innings in win for the Reds. 2B Sean Rodriguez went 2 for 4 with 1 run scored for the Rays. Marlins’ 1B Gaby Sanchez has sore hamstring. 1B Mike Lowell getting used to playing first base for the Red Sox. OF Jon Jay went 3 for 5 with 1 RBI and 3 runs scored for the Cardinals. The Blue Jays call up C J.P. Arencibia from the Las Vegas 51s (AAA).
August 5, 2010 LHP Aroldis Chapman ready to step up. 2B Sean Rodriguez went 2 for 3 with 1 run scored for the Rays. Cuba defeats South Korea 11-1 in the semifinals of the 2010 World University Baseball Championship (Japan).
August 4, 2010 SS Yuniesky Betancourt hits solo HR for the Royals. 1B Gaby Sanchez went 4 for 4 with 1 RBI for the Marlins. OF Raul Ibañez went 2 for 3 with 2 RBIs and 2 runs scored for the Phillies. Cuba defeats Sri Lanka 14-0 in the quarterfinals of the 2010 World University Baseball Championship (Japan).
August 3, 2010 1B Mike Lowell hits 2-run HR for the Red Sox. 2B Sean Rodriguez hits 3-run HR for the Rays. SS Alexei Ramirez went 4 for 5, with 2 RBIs and 3 runs scored, and 3B Dayan Viciedo hit solo HR for the White Sox. C Alex Avila went 2 for 4 with 1 RBI and 1 run scored the Tigers. Nationals optioned RHP Yuneski Maya to GCL Nationals (R). OF Raul Ibañez wants to step up for the Phillies.
August 2, 2010 RHP Livan Hernandez allowed 1 run on 5 hits in 7.1 innings in win for the Nationals. 1B Yonder Alonso named International League Offensive Player of the Week. Cuba defeats China 15-0 at the 2010 World University Baseball Championship (Japan).
August 1, 2010 SS Yunel Escobar hit solo HR for the Blue Jays. 3B Mike Lowell future with Red Sox still unclear. Cuba defeats Canada 8-2 to win the Bronze Medal at the 2010 World Junior Baseball Championship (Canada). Cuba defeats Japan 12-7 at the 2010 World University Baseball Championship (Japan).
July 31, 2010 RHP Bronson Arroyo allows 1 earned run on 4 hits in 8 innings in win for the Reds. OF Raul Ibañez hits solo HR and drives in 2 for the Phillies. RHP Yuneski Maya signs major league contract with Nationals. Giants’ trade RHP Joe Martinez to the Pirates. The Yankees optioned 1B Juan Miranda to Scranton/Wilkes-Barre Yankees (AAA). Cuba lost to Australia 2-1 in the semifinals at the 2010 World Junior Baseball Championship (Canada). Cuba defeats South Korea 18-0 at the 2010 World University Baseball Championship (Japan).
July 30, 2010 3B Dayan Viciedo went 3 for 3 with 1 run scored for the White Sox. SS Yunel Escobar went 2 for 5 with 1 RBI and 2 runs scored for the Blue Jays. SS Yuniesky Betancourt went 2 for 4 with 1 run scored for the Royals. 1B Gaby Sanchez hits solo HR for the Marlins. Yankees’ C Jorge Posada returns to lineup. 3B Mike Lowell still in limbo. C J.P. Arencibia hits 30th HR for the Las Vegas 51s (AAA). Cuba defeats USA 3-2 in the quarterfinals at the 2010 World Junior Baseball Championship (Canada).
July 29, 2010 OF Raul Ibañez hits solo HR for the Phillies. SS Yuniesky Betancourt went 2 for 5 with 1 RBI for the Royals. SS Yunel Escobar fitting in well in Toronto. C Alex Avila finding it hard going with the Tigers. RHP Orlando “El Duque” Hernandez makes debut with Gulf Coast Nationals (R).
July 28, 2010 SS Alexei Ramirez went 2 for 3 with a HR for the White Sox. OF Raul Ibañez went 2 for 3 with 1 run scored for the Phillies. SS Yunel Escobar sets table for sluggers in Toronto. Yankees’ C Jorge Posada returns to lineup. Blue Jays outrighted Reidier Gonzalez to New Hampshire Fisher Cats. Cuba lost to Netherlands 9-8 at the 2010 World Junior Baseball Championship (Canada).
July 27, 2010 SS Alexei Ramirez went 3 for 4 with a 2-run HR, 3 RBIs and 2 runs scored and 3B Dayan Viciedo went 2 for 4 with 1 RBI and 1 run scored for the White Sox. OF Raul Ibañez went 2 for 4 with 1 RBI and 2 runs scored for the Phillies. SS Yunel Escobar went 3 for 5 with 2 runs scored for the Blue Jays. Yankees’ C Jorge Posada sits out game with sore knee. 3B Mike Lowell went 3 for 4 with 3 HRS and 5 RBIs in rehab assignment. 1B Eric Hosmer powers NW Arkansas Naturals (AA). Cuba lost to South Korea 5-3 at the 2010 World Junior Baseball Championship (Canada).
July 26, 2010 SS Alexei Ramirez went 3 for 4 with 1 RBI and 1 run scored for the White Sox. RHP Juan Yasser Serrano named Northwest League Pitcher of the Week. C J.P. Arencibia on a tear for the Las Vegas 51s (AAA).
July 25, 2010 SS Alexei Ramirez went 2 for 4 with 1 RBI and 1 run scored for the White Sox. Cuba defeats Czech Republic 16-1 at the 2010 World Junior Baseball Championship (Canada).
July 24, 2010 OF Raul Ibañez hits 2-run HR and scores 2 runs for the Phillies. C Jorge Posada hits solo HR for the Yankees. 1B Gaby Sanchez went 2 for 5 with 1 RBI and 1 run scored for the Marlins. Cuba defeats Canada 3-0 at the 2010 World Junior Baseball Championship (Canada).
July 23, 2010 C Jorge Posada went 2 for 3 with 2 RBIs (#1000) and 2 runs scored for the Yankees. OF Raul Ibañez went 3 for 5 with 3 RBIs and 1 run scored for the Phillies. 1B Gaby Sanchez went 2 for 5 with a solo HR and 2 runs scored for the Marlins. J.P. Arencibia named to June Topps Player of the Month awards. Cuba defeats Panama 10-0 at the 2010 World Junior Baseball Championship (Canada).
July 22, 2010 RHP Livan Hernandez allowed 1 run on 7 hits in complete game victory for the Nationals. 1B Gaby Sanchez went 2 for 4 with 1 RBI for the Marlins.
July 21, 2010 LHP Gio Gonzalez allowed 4 runs on 7 hits in 6 innings in win for the Athletics. C Branyan Peña went 3 for 4 with 1 RBI for the Royals. 1B Gaby Sanchez hits 3-run HR for the Marlins. 1B Juan Miranda hit solo HR for the Yankees
July 20, 2010 SS Alexei Ramirez went 3 for 4 with a HR 2 runs scored for the White Sox. Blue Jays’ SS Yunel Escobar sits out game with bruised hand. C Branyan Peña gets rare start as catcher for the Royals.
July 19, 2010 SS Yunel Escobar went 2 for 4 with 2-run HR for the Blue Jays. OF Raul Ibañez went 2 for 4 with 1 run scored for the Phillies.
July 18, 2010 SS Yunel Escobar went 3 for 5 with a grand slam HR, 5 RBIs and 3 runs scored for the Blue Jays. 1B Gaby Sanchez went 2 for 3 with game winning RBI for the Marlins. SS Alexei Ramirez went 2 for 2 with 3 runs scored for the White Sox. Cuba defeats Netherlands 12-5 and finishes in second place at the Haarlem Baseball Week (Netherlands).
July 17, 2010 SS Yuniesky Betancourt went 2 for 3 with a grand slam HR for the Royals. C Jorge Posada went 2 for 5 with a HR for the Yankees. OF Raul Ibañez went 2 for 4 with 1 RBI for the Phillies. SS Yunel Escobar went 2 for 5 with 1 run scored for the Blue Jays. RHP Livan Hernandez allowed 1 earned run on 4 hits in 6 innings in loss for the Nationals. 1B Eric Hosmer hits HR and scores 2 runs in debut with NW Arkansas Naturals (AA).
July 16, 2010 LHP Gio Gonzalez allowed 1 run on 7 hits in 7 innings in win for the Athletics. RHP Bronson Arroyo allows 2 runs on 5 hits in 7 innings in win for the Reds. C Jorge Posada hit solo HR for the Yankees. SS Alexei Ramirez went 2 for 4 with 1 RBI for the White Sox. The Yankees recalled 1B Juan Miranda from Scranton/Wilkes-Barre Yankees (AAA). SS Yunel Escobar welcomes new start with the Blue Jays. 2B Sean Rodriguez scratched from line-up by the Rays. Cuba defeats USA 4-3 at Haarlem Baseball Week (Netherlands).
July 15, 2010 SS Yunel Escobar to bat second for the Blue Jays. OF Raul Ibañez went 2 for 5 with 1 RBI and 2 runs scored for the Phillies. Cuba defeats Taiwan 3-2 at Haarlem Baseball Week (Netherlands).
July 14, 2010 Braves trade SS Yunel Escobar to the Blue Jays. Cuba lost to Japan 4-2 at Haarlem Baseball Week (Netherlands).
July 13, 2010 Cuba lost to Netherlands 10-0 at Haarlem Baseball Week (Netherlands).
July 12, 2010 J.D. Martinez named South Atlantic League Offensive Player of the Week. Matt Dominguez went 3 for 4 with 2 HR for the South All-Stars of the Southern League All-Star Game and is named MVP. Cuba defeats Taiwan 9-6 at Haarlem Baseball Week (Netherlands).
July 11, 2010 3B Dayan Viciedo went 2 for 5 with a HR and 3 runs scored for the White Sox. C Jorge Posada went 2 for 5 with 1 RBI for the Yankees. 1B Yonder Alonso went 1 for 4 for the World Team in the Futures Game. Cuba defeats USA 7-4 at Haarlem Baseball Week (Netherlands).
July 10, 2010 C Alex Avila hit solo HR for the Tigers. 1B Gaby Sanchez went 2 for 4 with 1 run scored for the Marlins.
July 9, 2010 SS Yuniesky Betancourt went 2 for 4 with 2-run HR for the Royals. OF Raul Ibañez went 3 for 5 with 2 runs scored for the Phillies. White Sox’ Alexei Ramirez consistent at SS. Chris Marrero in Home Run Derby at the Eastern League All-Star Game. Cuba defeats Japan 6-0 at Haarlem Baseball Week (Netherlands).
July 8, 2010 OF J.D. Martinez went 5 for 5 with 2 HRs, 6 RBIs and 3 runs scored for the Lexington Legends.
July 7, 2010 RHP Bronson Arroyo allows 1 run in 8 innings in win for the Reds. SS Alexei Ramirez went 2 for 4 with 1 run scored for the White Sox.
July 6, 2010 1B Gaby Sanchez named June Gillette Rookie of the Month. OF Raul Ibañez hits 2-run HR and scores 2 runs for the Phillies. Blue Jays show interest in Braves’ SS Yunel Escobar.
July 5, 2010 SS Alexei Ramirez and 3B Dayan Viciedo went 2 for 4 with HR and 2 RBIs for the White Sox. Mets recall LHP Raul Valdes. RHP Jose Contreras dealing with rough stretch. Yankees’ C Jorge Posada should return in a few days. J.P. Arencibia named Pacific Coast League Offensive Player of the Week
July 4, 2010 SS Alexei Ramirez hits 2 HRs and scores 2 runs for the White Sox. OF Raul Ibañez went 2 for 4 with 1 RBI and 1 run scored for the Phillies. 2B Sean Rodriguez went 3 for 5 with a HR and 2 runs scored for the Rays. Yankees’ C Jorge Posada is day to day with finger injury.
July 3, 2010 SS Alexei Ramirez went 3 for 4 for the White Sox. White Sox’ 3B Dayan Viciedo working on being a tough out. Cardinals recalled OF Jon Jay from Memphis Redbirds (AAA).
July 2, 2010 LHP Gio Gonzalez allowed no runs on 5 hits in 6.2 innings in win for the Athletics. RHP Bronson Arroyo allows no runs on 2 hits in 6 innings in win for the Reds. 1B Gaby Sanchez hit solo HR for the Marlins. SS Alexei Ramirez went 3 for 5 for the White Sox. RHP Orlando “El Duque” Hernandez signs minor league contract with Nationals. Cuban team for Haarlem Baseball Week (Netherlands): CATCHERS: Rolando Meriño, Osvaldo Arias and Eriel Sánchez.INFIELDERS: Yunier Mendoza, Yoennis Southeran, Mario Jorge Vega, Danel Castro, Donald Duarte, Rudy Reyes and Alexander Ayala. OUTFIELDERS: Alexei Bell, Ariel Sánchez, Reutilio Hurtado and Serguey Pérez. PITCHERS: Luis Borroto, Ciro Silvino Licea, Yoelkis Cruz, Yoandry Portal, Freddy Asiel Alvarez, Maikel Folch, Robelio Carrillo, Norberto Goinzález and Duniel Ibarra.
For news prior to July 1st go to the News 2010 page.
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