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That’s Amaury News and Commentary: American Flag going to Cooperstown

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Chciago Cubs outfielder Rick Monday snatches American Flag from two fans William Errol Thomas Jr. (from Eldon, Missouri) and his 11-year-old son who attempted to light it in the outfield at Dodger Stadium in Los Angeles Apr 25, 1976 (photo from Getty file)

American Flag going to Cooperstown

That’s Amaury News and Commentary

By Amaury Pi-González

On April 25, 1976, during the US Bicentennial Year, at Dodger Stadium in Los Angeles, Cubs outfielder Rick Monday rescued the American flag from a man who ran onto the field and tried to set it on fire. Monday was assisted by a Marine Corps reservist, ran over and snatched the flag, and sprinted away just as they attempted to light it.

The Dodgers beat the Cubs 5-4 in front of 25,167 in the friendly confines of Dodger Stadium. 50 Years later, that same flag will be exhibited at Cooperstown all summer long this year when the United States of America is celebrating its 250th Year of Independence, and will debut Memorial Day as part of the Hall of Fame Military Classic festivities.

What is Rick Monday doing today? As of 2026, former All-Star outfielder and 1981 World Series champion Rick Monday continues his long-standing tenure as a broadcaster for the Los Angeles Dodgers in his 31st season with the World Champion as play-by-play man on the radio. Monday was recently honored with the Bob Feller Award of Valor Patriot Award.

The Museum continuously adds to its collection, which includes historically significant items like a 1921-1922 Babe Ruth scrapbook and a 4,108-photo collection from Look Magazine. The Baseball Hall of Fame does not purchase artifacts but relies on donations to preserve baseball history.

Every baseball fan should visit the National Baseball Hall of Fame and Museum at Cooperstown, New York. It is a must, where you will find everything about the game and learn a great deal about its history. I visited a few years ago and plan to visit again soon.

One of the most impressive items I remember is the handwritten notes” from the exact moment that Jackie Robinson made his major league debut in 1947, there are also letters, and scouting reports, like the report by scouts on a young Roberto Clemente. For more information, visit the website https://baseballhall.org/

Quote: Cooperstown is the greatest place on Earth” –Bob Feller.

Amaury Pi-Gonzalez – Cuban-born Pi-González is one of the pioneers of Spanish-language baseball play-by-play in America. Began as Oakland A’s Spanish-language voice in 1977 ending in 2024 (interrupted by stops with the Giants, Mariners and Angels). Voice of the Golden State Warriors from 1992 through 1998. 2010 inducted in the Bay Area Radio Hall of fame.

While in the Bay Area, great food and great prices. 998cuba.com

Pelicans Smother Sacramento In a 120-94 Beatdown; Skid for Sac hits 13

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New Orleans guard Jeremiah Fears (0) takes a shot against the Sacramento Kings guard Devon Carter in the first half at Smoothie King Arena in New Orleans on Mon Feb 9, 2026 (AP News photo)

By Barbara Mason

After playing a great game last Saturday night, the Sacramento Kings (12-43) traveled to the “Big Easy” looking to break their 12 game losing streak only to run into a buzzsaw at the hands of the New Orleans Pelicans (15-40) losing 120-94. Their offense was terrible. The young center Maxime Raynaud had a terrific game finishing with 21 points and 19 rebounds a bright spot in this losing effort.

Game recap: Along with Russell Westbrook and DeMar DeRozan, Nique Clifford, Maxime Raynaud, and Precious Achiuwa started the game for the Kings. After the first 12 minutes of play the Pelicans had a 31-26 lead. Achiuwa and DeRozan led the offense each scoring six points in the first quarter. Off the bench Devin Carter and Dylan Cardwell also took the floor chipping in four points.

The Pelicans went on a run to start the second quarter taking a 38-26 lead leaving the Kings in the dust. It was hardly the start Sacramento had envisioned. The Kings already had eight turnovers in just over a single quarter.

The Pelicans had scored 14 points on those Sacramento turnovers. With 2:29 left in the half the Kings had cut a 17 point Pelican lead to 11. The Kings were falling flat from beyond the arc going 2 of 13.

As the second quarter came to an end New Orleans had a 15 point lead 61-46. Sacramento had ten turnovers in the first half conceding 19 points. Maxime Raynaud had a great first half shooting for 11 points the only King in double digits and also had nine rebounds. Sacramento had a whole lot of work to do in the second half.

Sacramento did not get a whole lot done in the third quarter getting squashed 31-21 and trailing after three quarters 92-67. The Pelicans had dominated in every quarter with Trey Murphy and Zion Williamson leading the way. Raynaud put the team in a great position playing a great defensive game already with 16 rebounds.

Sacramento’s offense was terrible with 30 of 78 field goals and they were 3 of 25 from beyond the arc. They had been outplayed the entire game. The Pelicans largest lead of the game was 30 points.

New Orleans outscored the Kings in every quarter of this game. The Pelicans had handed the Kings their thirteenth loss in a row.

The Kings Maxime Raynaud, Nique Clifford and Devin Carter again had efficient games. Raynaud had a double double finishing with 21 points and 19 rebounds. Carter had 12 points and three rebounds and Clifford scored ten points with five rebounds.

The Kings could not hit a triple in this game going 4 of 31 and field goals were 40-99. It seemed that not much was dropping for Sacramento as they lost their 13 game in a row. The Pelicans scored 34 fast break points to the Kings 16.

Game notes: Despite losing to the Cleveland Cavaliers Saturday night the Kings played a solid game led by the young players who very nearly pulled off the upset. Maxime Raynaud, Nique Clifford, Devin Carter and Dylan Cardwell played one heck of a game.

Monday night the Kings failed to end their 12-game losing streak as they lost to the Pelicans. They were without Domantas Sabonis and Malik Monk and of course De’Andre Hunter will be awaiting re-evaluation of his eye injury. The good news is that Hunter’s injury could have been so much worse possibly causing permanent damage to his eye so losing him for ten days is far better than what could have been.

The Kings next stop will be in Utah with a matchup against the Jazz Wednesday night with tipoff scheduled for 6:00 PM.

Sacramento Kings podcast Barbara Mason: Kings tip off with New Orleans in Big Easy Monday night

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Cleveland Cavaliers guard James Harden (1) passes the ball against the Sacramento Kings DeMar DeRozan (10) and Maxime Raynaud (42) in the first half at Golden 1 in Sacramento on Sat Feb 7, 2026 (AP News photo)

Sacramento Kings podcast Barbara Mason:

1.The Kings suffered their 12th loss in a row-their worst stretch this season losing to the Cleveland Cavaliers 132-126.

2.Now that the trade deadline has past the Kings has stayed pretty much intact with only Keon Ellis and Dennis Shroder being traded before the deadline.

3. Despite the loss this was a well-played game for the Kings with every starter scoring in double digits as well as double digits from two of their bench players.

4.There are some very promising young players for Sacramento right now both starting and on the bench. Despite the rough time they are going through there just might be some light at the end of the tunnel.

5. Monday night the Kings have traveled to Smoothie King Arena in New Orleans in a quick turnaround taking on the struggling Pelicans, another opportunity to break their losing streak.

Barbara Mason does the Sacramento Kings podcasts Mondays at http://www.sportsradioservice.com

Whether you’re pre-gaming with the Kings or celebrating an A’s win, Cyprus Grille at the Holiday Inn Sacramento Downtown – Arena is your downtown go-to.

⚡Craft cocktails? Check.
🔥Game-day bites? Oh yeah.
🏟️Steps from Golden 1 Center? You bet.

Open daily, Cyprus Grille is serving up local flavor with a front-row seat to the action. Stop by before or after the game—or make it your new downtown hangout.

Cyprus Grille—where fans fuel up.

📍Located inside the Holiday Inn Sacramento Downtown – Arena @ 300 J Street

Happy Hour – 4pm-6pm

Show your ticket for additional discounts when dining in. 

San Jose Barracuda podcast Madison Montez: Barracuda can’t get past Canucks in 2-1 loss

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Abbottsford Canucks forward Jonathan Lekkerimaki (23) looks to take the puck on net as San Jose goaltender Gabriel Carriere (35) defends away from Lekkerimaki at Rogers Forum in Abbotsford BC on Sat Feb 7, 2026 (Abbottsford Canucks photo)

San Jose Barracuda podcast Madison Montez:

#1 How did the Abbotsford Canucks end up winning the game 2-1 against the San Jose Barracuda, and who scored the key goals?

#2 What impact did goaltender Nikita Tolopilo have on the outcome of the game, and how many shots did he stop?

#3 What challenges did the Barracuda face during the game, such as injuries or penalties, that may have influenced their performance?

#4 How did this result affect the Barracuda’s recent performance streak and Abbotsford’s momentum going into the All-Star break?

#5 Which period saw the Barracuda’s lone goal, and who scored it to make the game close late?

Madison Montez filled in for Marko Ukalovic on the San Jose Barracuda podcast heard Mondays at http://www.sportsradioservice.com

Stanford Cardinal podcast Michael Roberson: Stanford handles Georgia Tech 95-72 at Maples

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Stanford Cardinal guard Ebuka Okorie couldn’t be stopped leading with 40 points against the Georgia Tech Yellow Jackets guard Akai Fleming (0) who defends at Maples Pavilion on Sat Feb 7, 2026 (Stanford Cardinal X photo)

Stanford podcast Michael Roberson:

#1 Stanford’s (15-9) freshman guard Ebuka Okorie scored 40 points in the game against Georgia Tech (11-13), how did Okorie impact the final result?

#2 Senior guard Jeremy Dent-Smith scored 16 points for the Cardinal in terms of scoring and assists how did Dent-Smith impact the matchup?

#3 Stanford forwards — Oskar Giltay didn’t score and Aidan Cammann scored seven points both had three rebounds — against Georgia Tech?

#4 Guard Benny Gealer scored nine points and did Gealer provide significant defensive stops in the later stages of Stanford’s win?

#5 Ryan Agarwal contributed on both ends of the floor with four points scoring, rebounding, or defense in Stanford’s performance against Georgia Tech?

Michael Roberson was filling in for Daniel Dullum who does the Stanford Cardinal podcasts Sundays at http://www.sportsradioservice.com

Super Bowl LX podcast Charlie O Sun Feb 8, 2026: Seahawks defense didn’t give Patriots offense a chance

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New England Patriots quarterback Drake Maye (10) suffers a forced fumble by the Seattle Seahawks linebacker Derrick Hall (58) in the second half of Super Bowl LX at Levi Stadium in Santa Clara on Sun Feb 8, 2026 (AP News photo)

Super Bowl LX podcast Charlie O Sun Feb 8, 2026:

#1 How did the Seattle Seahawks secure their 29-13 victory over the New England Patriots in Super Bowl LX, and who were the key contributors?

#2 What were the statistical highlights and turning points of the game that influenced the Seahawks’ win over the Patriots?

#3 Which players were selected as the Super Bowl LX MVP and how did their performance impact the outcome?

#4 How significant was this Super Bowl matchup historically for both franchises — such as Patriots’ bid for a record seventh title and Seahawks’ second championship?

#5 What role did coaching strategies and adjustments play in determining the flow and final result of Super Bowl LX?

Charlie O is a podcast contributor at http://www.sportsradioservice.com

Seattle Defense Creates Nightmare For Patriots In Super Bowl LX In Dominating Win 29-13

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New England Patriots running back Rhamondre Stevenson (38) gets airborne over Seattle Seahawks cornerback Josh Jobe (29) in the second half at Super Bowl LX in Levi Stadium in Santa Clara on Sun Feb 8, 2026

By Barbara Mason

After a crazy regular season in the NFL two teams emerged as the winners of their respective conferences. Sunday afternoon Levi’s Stadium in Santa Clara welcomed the New England Patriots and the Seattle Seahawks, this year’s location for Super Bowl LX. Seattle scored mostly on field goals in the first three quarters and the Patriots mustered 13 points in the fourth quarter to avoid getting shutout in the 29-13 Seahawk win.

The game was played under sapphire blue skies and at game time the temperature an expected high of 70 degrees. Absolute perfect conditions for the biggest game of the year in the NFL.

The festivities got underway with a beautiful rendition of “America the Beautiful” by Brandi Carlile accompanied by a cello and violin. Her performance was timeless, absolutely hauntingly breathtaking. She was followed by Charlie Puth who sang the Stars Spangled Banner. His performance was solid but it was Carlile who stole the show.

After the opening formalities it was game time as the favored Seahawks and Patriots took the field. New England was about to get a triple dose of the Seattle defense and they would be challenged to their core.

The Seahawks took a 3-0 lead into the second quarter, a 33-yd Jason Myers kick. The Seattle defense was creating havoc for the Patriots from the start of the game however New England had so far kept the Seahawks out of the end zone.

The second quarter got underway with both teams still in search of the first touchdown of the day. At 11:16 the Seahawks drove deep into New England territory but their drive stalled out and they had to settle for a second Jason Myers field goal.

This one a 39-yd attempt which was good giving the Seahawks a 6-0 lead. With 11 seconds left on the clock in the first half, Seattle kicked their third field goal of the game for a 9-0 lead. It had certainly been a crazy busy first half for Jason Myers nailing this one for 41 yards. The two teams would have extended time in the locker room at the half with the half-time show setting up and getting underway

The fans lucky enough to be in attendance witnessed one heck of a show from the global super star Bad Bunny. He was joined by fellow artists Lady Gaga and Ricky Martin. Bad Bunny made good on his promise to bring an unforgettable party to Levi’s; boy did he deliver. The sets were extravagantly beautiful depicting what you might see in his country Puerto Rico.

How they were able to assemble the Puerto Rican themed sets in such a short time alone was unbelievable. Bad Bunny went on to perform a 13-minute set all sung in Spanish. He brought his country’s history and culture to light amid some of his greatest hits sung with joy, hope, excitement and most of all love. It was a half-time show to remember for years to come.

As the two teams took the field to start the third quarter a battle of two defenses took center stage. The Seahawks would again call for the services of their kicker Jason Myers at 9:12. Myers sent a 41-yd kick through the uprights, his fourth field goal of the game, for a 12-0 Seattle lead.

The fourth quarter gave the fans an explosive display from both teams. The Seahawks scored their first touchdown of the game at 13:24 taking a 19-0 lead. Quarterback Sam Darnold found AJ Barner for 16 yards and the score. Seattle had been outplaying New England the entire game but that was about to change as a frenzied quarter got underway. A little over a minute later the Patriots scored their first touchdown of the game.

The New England quarterback Drake Maye who had been under attack the entire game was able to hit Mack Hollins for 35 yards putting their first points up on the scoreboard 19-7. The Seahawks sputtered in that drive but went right back to work driving downfield and setting up a fifth Jason Myers field goal taking a 22-7 lead.

At 4:27 the Seahawks nailed the game shut scoring another touchdown. It could not have ended in a more memorable way for Seattle. Uchenna Nwosu intercepted a Maye pass returning it for 45 yards and the Seahawks had a 29-7 lead with the clock winding down.

The Patriots did score a final touchdown to end the game. Drake Maye threw his second touchdown of the game, a seven-yard pass to Rhamondre Stevenson. The Seattle Seahawks were the champions of Super Bowl LX.

From start to finish this was a game to remember. The half-time show was out-of-this-world and the fourth quarter was as explosive a quarter as you could get. Seattle’s kicker Jason Myers was brilliant kicking five field goals.

Sam Darnold was solid throwing for 202 yards one touchdown and no interceptions. He was only sacked once in the game whereas New England quarterback Drake Maye was pummeled getting sacked six times. MVP for the game went to Kenneth Walker III who rushed for 135 yards and added 26 receiving yards.

Sunday night all of Seattle will be celebrating a long-awaited second Super Bowl. Once it all sinks in this team will realize the impact they made with an extraordinary defense, the best in the NFL. Sam Darnold despite all the struggles he has faced for years will relish this amazing victory and the part he played in it.

The Seattle offense and especially Cooper Kupp were amazing. Kupp has now won his second Super Bowl with two different teams. These guys will have little time to rest as they pack their bags and head south for a parade and a date with a certain mouse.

(The Super Bowl LX champs will celebrate with a parade at Disneyland Park, Anaheim on Monday February 9, 2026)

Stanford Cardinal game wrap: Cardinal swat away Yellow Jackets 95-72, Saturday Evening on the Farm; end losing streak (5)

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Stanford Cardinal guard Benny Gealer finished with nine points against the Georgia Tech Yellow Jackets at Maples Pavilion on Sat Feb 7, 2026 (Stanford Cardinal photo)

By Michael Roberson

 STANFORD, Calif. — Freshman sensation Ebuka Okorie’s record-breaking 40 points helped his Stanford Cardinal (15-9, 4-7 ACC) put a halt to their five-game losing streak, by forging through the swarm of the Georgia Tech Yellow Jackets (11-13, 2-9 ACC), 95-72, inside the friendly confines of Maples Pavilion.

Georgia Tech got the scoring underway with the first basket of the game.  Although there would be seven lead changes after that basket and one lone tie, two points would be their largest advantage of the entire game.

Stanford was able to be in the lead for nearly 16 minutes of the first half, while holding a lead as high as 11 points.  The Cardinal shot 47% from the floor and 44% from three.  they were perfect from the free throw line too.

Leading the way for Stanford in the first half, was the aforementioned Okorie, as he put up 18 points at the halfway point of the game, and was the lone reason why the team was perfect from the “Charity Stripe;”  he was 4-4 and hit two treys.  He was the only player to reach double-figures from either team.

At recess, the Cardinal held onto a four-point lead, 43-39.  The Yellow Jackets were fortunate to be that close, despite being behind most of the first half and trailing by double-digits for a portion of the block.

In the second half, Stanford was able to balloon the 4-point lead to as high as 23 points.  Okorie added 22 points to his game-leading tally, and another teammate joined him in the 10+ points echelon.  Jeremy Dent-Smith offered his 16 points to the Cardinal’s efforts.  

Despite being down big in the second half, the buzzing insects from the ATL did continue to fight.  However, there were no more ties of lead changes in the second 20 minutes of gametime.

After the final buzzer sounded, Stanford had stopped the losing streak at five consecutive games.  A huge sigh of relief glossed over Palo Alto and a gasp of astonishment reverberated inside Maples as their star first year player broke his own school record again and pleased the Cardinal faithful.

Okorie;s impressive line score read: 40 points*, 4 assists, 5 rebounds, and 4 steals.  Another Stanford freshman scoring record eclipsed by the same player within the same season (32, 36 & 40).

Georgia Tech had three performers worth mentioning.  Akai Fleming scored 19 points, while Baye Ndongo put up 14 points and grabbed 6 rebounds.  Jaeden Mustaf offered the Yellow Jackets 13 points.

The Cardinal will next be in action Wednesday, February 11, as they travel to Beantown to take on Boston College at ^ PM PT and ( PM ET on ESPNU.  Georgia Tech heads back to Atlanta on the same date to host Wake Forest at ( PM ET on the ACC Network.

Kings’ Losing Streak Hits 12 as Young Core Shines in 132-126 Loss to Cavaliers

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Nique Clifford #5 of the Sacramento Kings drives to the basket against Keon Ellis #14 of the Cleveland Cavaliers in the fourth quarter at Golden 1 Center on February 07, 2026 in Sacramento, California. (Mandatory Photo Credit: Lachlan Cunningham/Getty Images)

By Jeremiah Salmonson

SACRAMENTO–The Kings took on the Cleveland Cavaliers on Saturday night as Dennis Schroder and Keon Ellis made their returns to Golden 1 Center. The Kings were unable to defeat the Cavs in James Harden’s debut game as they fell 132-126, and their losing streak extended to 12 games.

In the first quarter, the Kings’ young guys propelled the Kings to an early lead over the Cavs. Daeqwon Plowden and Nique Clifford led the scoring from the Kings’ young guys as they took the lead 31-25 at the end of the first frame. Plowden and Clifford combined for 16 first-quarter points, while Russell Westbrook added eight points of his own in the first quarter. The Kings led in second-chance points 12-4 and rebounds 15-10 to start the game.

In the second quarter, the Cavs took advantage of a struggling Kings offense to get themselves back in the game and ultimately take the lead going into halftime. The Cavs outscored the Kings 32-24 to take the 57-55 lead into halftime. Jarrett Allen led the Cavs in the first half against the Kings with 17 points, as Nique Clifford and Russell Westbrook paced the Kings with 14 and 13 points, respectively. The Cavs’ three-point shooting suffered in the first half as they shot 27% from behind the line, while the Kings were solid at 46%.

In the third quarter, the Kings made their move on the Cavs coming out of halftime. The Kings outscored the Cavs 41-36 in the third quarter to take the 96-93 lead into the final quarter of the game in hopes of closing things out. Nique Clifford led the way for the Kings, adding eight points to lead the comeback, and Maxime Raynaud contributed eight points.

In the fourth quarter, the Kings and the young guys put on a show in an attempt to snap the losing streak. Yet, even as Nique Clifford added another seven points in the fourth, the Kings were ultimately outscored 39-30 as they fell to the Cavs 132-126 on Saturday night. Donovan Mitchell and James Harden carried the Cavs to victory late as the duo put up 17 and 15 points, respectively, in the fourth quarter alone. Donovan Mitchell led the Cavs in scoring with 35 points in the victory. On the Kings’ side, Nique Clifford led the Kings with 30 points in defeat, which was a new career high for the rookie.

After the game, the Kings rookie spoke with the media, speaking on his new career high during the loss.

“I got some good looks tonight,” Clifford said after the game. “My teammates were finding me in good positions to score the ball and the shots were falling tonight. So it was a good individual performance, but I’m not a stat guy. I really don’t care unless we get the win. So it was cool, but not the result we wanted.”

The losses are clearly getting to the Kings, but they have remained optimistic and upbeat even while enduring a Sacramento-era record-tying 12-game losing streak.

There’s more pain to come for Sacramento. Yet, the initial group of young players that will be around for the rebuild is appearing to take shape. If the Kings can continue to develop guys like Nique Clifford, Dylan Cardwell, Maxime Raynaud, and Devin Carter, they might begin to build a foundation that can be paired with a top draft pick.

The Kings will head on the road to take on the New Orleans Pelicans on Monday at 5 p.m. PST.

Whether you’re pre-gaming with the Kings or celebrating an A’s win, Cyprus Grille at the Holiday Inn Sacramento Downtown – Arena is your downtown go-to.

⚡Craft cocktails? Check.
🔥Game-day bites? Oh yeah.
🏟️Steps from Golden 1 Center? You bet.

Open daily, Cyprus Grille is serving up local flavor with a front-row seat to the action. Stop by before or after the game—or make it your new downtown hangout.

Cyprus Grille—where fans fuel up.

📍Located inside the Holiday Inn Sacramento Downtown – Arena @ 300 J Street

Happy Hour – 4pm-6pm

Show your ticket for additional discounts when dining in. 

That’s Amaury News and Commentary: Yasiel Puig short lived baseball career is now headed to Prison

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FILE — Yasiel Puig of the Los Angeles Dodgers walks back to the dugout after flying out in the ninth inning during Game 3 of the 2018 World Series against the Boston Red Sox at Dodger Stadium. Oct. 26, 2018. Rob Tringali/MLB via Getty Images

Yasiel Puig short lived Baseball career is now headed to Prison

That’s Amaury Pi-González

In 2012, a young Yasiel Puig escaped communist Cuba via a smuggling operation arranged by Florida-based businessman Raul Pacheco, who paid smugglers $250,000. The trafficking ring transported him by boat, holding him in México until the payment was secured in exchange for 20% of his future MLB earnings.

On February 6, former Major League outfielder Yasiel Puig was found guilty of obstruction of justice and making false statements to federal investigators regarding his involvement in an illegal sports gambling operation. The man from Cienfuegos, Cuba, who enchanted baseball fans with his innate talents on the field now faces up to 20 years in federal prison, with sentencing scheduled for May 26, 2026.

Originally signed with the LA Dodgers, he was an electric, high-energy player, but also known for a controversial playing style that Dodgers Hall of Fame announcer Vin Scully nicknamed “The Wild Horse”. In 2013, during his first major league season as a young outfielder for the LA Dodgers, I had the opportunity to interview the rookie Yasiel before a game in Anaheim against the Angels for our pre-game show on Fox Sports Los Angeles.

He was shy but very grateful to be playing in the major leagues, and he was very happy to be here in the United States playing baseball. As of late 2025, Yasiel Puig, 34, expressed a strong desire to return to MLB and finish his career with the Los Angeles Dodgers saying he loves the city, the fans, and the stadium, and that his passion to continue is strong.

That short (around 3-minute) interview with Yasiel was the only time I had the opportunity to talk with him. I remember that everybody in the Los Angeles media requested an interview with the young Cuban sensation at the time. The Dodgers appointed an interpreter since he didn’t speak English.

One of the Dodgers’ media people told me they were getting requests from media all over the US and from other countries to interview the young rookie. His life in Cuba, since he was a young boy, and his education was focused mostly on baseball.

Under the Cuban communist system, they train their kids to play baseball right after they can walk. Baseball has been the sport in Cuba for over 100 years. However, he only had a third-grade education. His focus was always baseball. Yasiel played professionally on the Serie Nacional de Béisbol de Cuba (National Baseball Series of Cuba), where he played for the Cienfuegos team from 2008 to 2009 and 2010 to 2011.

Was Yasiel Puig ever incarcerated in Cuba? Yasiel Puig was not formally incarcerated in a prison by the Cuban government, but he was detained by authorities during one of his failed attempts to defect. Before successfully escaping, he was detained for six days during a raid on a safe house during his third attempt to leave Cuba as a 2013 rookie, the Dodgers’ young Cuban was famously compared to Joe DiMaggio because of the record-setting pace of his debut month. His impact in 2013 was ranked second only to Joe DiMaggio’s 1936 debut Yasiel Puig played for seven years in the major leagues, six of those with the Dodgers, and later briefly with the Cincinnati Reds and Cleveland Guardians.

Amaury Pi-Gonzalez – Cuban-born Pi-González is one of the pioneers of Spanish-language baseball play-by-play in America. Began as Oakland A’s Spanish-language voice in 1977 ending in 2024 (interrupted by stops with the Giants, Mariners and Angels). Voice of the Golden State Warriors from 1992 through 1998. 2010 inducted in the Bay Area Radio Hall of fame.

While in the Bay Area, great food and great prices. 998cuba.com