Águilas Cibaeñas Confirms Luis “Pipe” Urueta as Manager for the 2026-2027 Season
The Baseball Operations department of the Águilas Cibaeñas has officially announced the renewal of Luis “Pipe” Urueta’s contract as manager for the 2026-2027 season of the Dominican Republic Professional Baseball League (LIDOM). The team’s management made this decision after Urueta’s outstanding debut season, who proved to be one of the most successful managers in the Caribbean region. Under his direction, the team achieved the best record in the past regular season (32-17), which earned Urueta the Manager of the Year award for the third time in his career.A History of Success in LIDOM
Urueta, originally from Barranquilla, Colombia, adds this recognition to his impressive career, which includes two previous Manager of the Year awards (2020-2021 and 2021-2022) and a national championship. Currently, he is positioned as the sixth foreign manager with the most victories in the history of the league, with a record of 121-98. The group of the five imported managers with the most victories is composed of Dean Treanor (206-174), Dave Jauss (162-143), Hub Kittle (159-129), Tom Lasorda (153-136), and Lino Rivera (149-131).Major League Experience
Urueta’s success in the Caribbean is complemented by his growing career in the MLB system. After serving as bench coach for the Miami Marlins, he is currently part of the coaching staff of the Texas Rangers, alongside manager Skip Schumaker.His career includes important milestones:
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- First Colombian to direct a Major League Baseball game (2020, Arizona).
- Commanded the Colombian national team in the 2017 World Baseball Classic.
- Served as Player Development coordinator and bench coach (2020-2021) with the Arizona Diamondbacks.
With this renewal, the Águilas Cibaeñas are betting on continuity and the proven leadership of Urueta. Our goal is clear: to work from now on to conquer the number 23 crown and bring that joy to our fans.
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