Orioles Signed 20-Year Old Cuban Shortstop Yorkislandi Alvarez

Cuban shortstop Yorkislandi Álvarez signed a contract with the Baltimore Orioles, according to reliable sources told CiberCuba. Terms of the deal were not disclosed.  (Translated)

Pelota Cubana Blog

Miguel Alfredo Gonzalez Dies In Car Accident

Miguel Alfredo Gonzalez, who came to play big leagues with the Philadelphia Phillies, died Thursday in a traffic accident in La Haban, according to sources on the island that confirmed the news.  (Translated)

El Nuevo Herald

Astros Signed 19-Year Old Costa Rican RHP Bryan Solano Beckford

The United States' Houston Astros have signed 19-year-old Costa Rican right-hander Bryan Solano Beckford, who will look to move up to the first team from the minor leagues.  (Translated)

Meridiano

International Prospect League Opens On Thursday With Rafael Furcal As A Featured Speaker

About 40 prospects of the International Prospect League (IPL) show, from today, his talents to several listeners Major League Baseball in the Quisqueya Stadium. The prospects of 15 years come from the Dominican Republic, Venezuela, Brazil, Puerto Rico, Panama, Costa Rica and Cuba. The novice players will face each other in two games (nine innings) that begin at nine o'clock until Thursday. (Translated)

El Cribe

16 Of The Prospects For Showcase In Panama Are From Panama

Some 50 Latin American players were given appointment in Panama to participate for the second consecutive year, a "showcase" or presentation seekers talents of players ready to be signed in professional baseball in the United States.  (translated)

TX Max Deportes