Yusseff Diaz

Joined: Feb 6, 2020

I'm an advocate for the Serie Nacional and expert on Cuban baseball. A lot of your well known experts consult with me when it comes to writing pieces on Cuban ballplayers. I'm one of the creators of Pelota Cubana which specializes in Cuban baseball My goal is to inform and always do it in a proper way.

JUPITER, FL - FEBRUARY 27: Adolis Garcia #28 of the St. Louis Cardinals bats during a Grapefruit League spring training game against the Atlanta Braves at Roger Dean Stadium on February 27, 2019 in Jupiter, Florida. The Braves won 4-0. (Photo by Joe Robbins/Getty Images)

Texas Rangers: Adolis García called up to the Majors

WASHINGTON, DC - AUGUST 30: Roenis Elias #29 of the Washington Nationals pitches against the Miami Marlins at Nationals Park on August 30, 2019 in Washington, DC. (Photo by G Fiume/Getty Images)

Astros, Nationals place two Cubans on IL

NEW YORK, NEW YORK - JULY 18: Yoenis Cespedes #52 of the New York Mets stands in the on deck circle in front of cardboard fans during their Pre Season game at Citi Field on July 18, 2020 in New York City. (Photo by Al Bello/Getty Images)

New York Mets: Yoenis Cespedes, first DH to homer in NL game

CHICAGO - JULY 15: Luis Robert of the Chicago White Sox looks on during a summer workout intrasquad game as part of Major League Baseball Spring Training 2.0 on July 15, 2020 at Guaranteed Rate Field in Chicago, Illinois. (Photo by Ron Vesely/Getty Images)

MLB Players: These Cubans will be on an Opening Day roster

BUENOS AIRES, ARGENTINA - FEBRUARY 18: Cuban flag is seen during a demonstration by Venezuelans against foreign intervention under the slogan #VenezuelaQuierePaz (Venezuela Wants Peace) at United States Embassy on February 18, 2019 in Buenos Aires, Argentina. (Photo by Franco Fasuli/Getty Images)

Serie Nacional: Yunior Tur might be Cuba’s next dominating closer

Randy Arozarena made a big impression following his late-season call up in St. Louis. (Photo by Jennifer Stewart/Getty Images)

Tampa Bay Rays: Randy Arozarena test positive for COVID-19

BOSTON, MA - MAY 19: Yuli Gurriel #10 of the Houston Astros makes a throw to first base in the fifth inning against the Boston Red Sox at Fenway Park on May 19, 2019 in Boston, Massachusetts. (Photo by Kathryn Riley/Getty Images)

Houston Astros: Yuli Gurriel states his desire to stay

MINNEAPOLIS, MN - AUGUST 09: Yasiel Puig #66 of the Cleveland Indians slides into third base against the Minnesota Twins during the game on August 9, 2019 at Target Field in Minneapolis, Minnesota. The Indians defeated the Twins 6-2. (Photo by Hannah Foslien/Getty Images)

Atlanta Braves: Yasiel Puig tests positive for COVID-19

SALT LAKE CITY, UT - JULY 17: Pitcher Yoanys Quiala #39 of Sacramento River Cats pitches in the 5th innning during the Minor League Baseball game between Salt Lake Bees and Sacramento River Cats at Smith's Ballpark on July 17, 2019 in Salt Lake City, Utah. (Photo by Daniela Porcelli/Getty Images)

CPBL: Ex-Astros prospect Yoanys Quiala signs with Fubon

CHICAGO - SEPTEMBER 12: Jose Abreu #79 of the Chicago White Sox bats against the Kansas City Royals on September 12, 2019 at Guaranteed Rate Field in Chicago, Illinois. (Photo by Ron Vesely/MLB Photos via Getty Images)

MLB: Cuba leaning toward unified team for international competitions

Pitcher Ulfrido Garcia of Cuba's Alazanes del Granma throws against Puerto Rico's Criollos de Caguas during the Caribbean Baseball Series at the Charros Jalisco stadium in Guadalajara, Jalisco state, Mexico, on February 6, 2018. / AFP PHOTO / ULISES RUIZ (Photo credit should read ULISES RUIZ/AFP via Getty Images)

Serie Nacional: Lefty Ulfrido Garcia returns to Italy

WEST PALM BEACH, FLORIDA - FEBRUARY 25: Yordan Alvarez #44 of the Houston Astros in action against the Miami Marlins during a Grapefruit League spring training game at FITTEAM Ballpark of The Palm Beaches on February 25, 2020 in West Palm Beach, Florida. (Photo by Michael Reaves/Getty Images)

2020 MLB Season: Three more Cubans placed on IL

GLENDALE, ARIZONA - FEBRUARY 21: Luis Robert of the Chicago White Sox poses for a portrait during White Sox photo day on February 21, 2019 at Camelback Ranch in Glendale Arizona. (Photo by Ron Vesely/MLB Photos via Getty Images)

MLB: Five Cubans that could debut in the Majors this year

MIAMI, FL - MAY 25: Odrisamer Despaigne #43 of the Miami Marlins pitches during the game against the Washington Nationals at Marlins Park on May 25, 2018 in Miami, Florida. (Photo by Rob Foldy/Miami Marlins via Getty Images)

How Cuban players have fared in the KBO, NPB, and CPBL

CHICAGO, ILLINOIS - AUGUST 28: Yoan Moncada #10 of the Chicago White Sox throws the ball to first base against the Minnesota Twins at Guaranteed Rate Field on August 28, 2019 in Chicago, Illinois. (Photo by Quinn Harris/Getty Images)

Chicago White Sox: Yoan Moncada placed on IL with mysterious ailment

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Cincinnati Reds: Raisel Iglesias looking for redemption