Orlando, Florida – Albert Pujols, manager of the Dominican team, and Nelson Cruz, general manager, have assured that the fans will be proud of the team that will represent the Dominican Republic in the 2026 World Baseball Classic. These statements were made during the Major League Baseball Winter Meetings, where the high level of motivation and commitment was highlighted. Both leaders highlighted the great expectation generated by the future formation of the team. The fanbase closely follows every move, and the sports environment is attentive to the decisions that will be made in the coming months. The massive support received elevates the commitment of the management and the technical staff in this key planning stage.
Historic Matches in the Dominican Republic
During the meetings, Pujols and Cruz also referred to the two games that the Dominican team will play against the Detroit Tigers. These matches, scheduled for March 3 and 4 at the Quisqueya Juan Marichal Stadium, are part of the 2026 spring training schedule and were described as “historic”. These games represent a “dream come true” for many players and fans. They will allow several players to wear the national team jersey for the first time and, at the same time, will give Dominican fans the opportunity to see their team face a Major League team at home.It’s a dream come true for many Dominicans. Having the pleasure of seeing him there in the Dominican Republic will be something historic. Cruz indicated that the announcement has generated great interest among the players and fans. “Since it was announced, the calls haven’t stopped. The players have shown great interest and the fans are also very excited,” he pointed out. Pujols and Cruz underscored the enormous responsibility they assume for the 2026 World Baseball Classic, with the aim of forming the best possible team to represent the country. This commitment is taken seriously within the coaching staff and management. The motivation is total from all fronts of the organization, including the team management, the technical staff, the advisors, and the Dominican Baseball Federation. As March approaches, the emotions and the support of the fans continue to increase. The series against the Detroit Tigers will have a special meaning as it will be played in memory of the victims of the April 8, 2025 tragedy at the Jet Set nightclub and will benefit the Dominican Red Cross. The Dominican delegation at the Major League Baseball Winter Meetings is made up of: Juan Núñez, president of the Dominican Baseball Federation; Nelson Cruz, General Manager of the National Team; Albert Pujols, manager; Plácido Polanco, assistant; Amaurys Nina, director of Operations of the Federation; and Miguel Medina, CEO of Grupo de Medios Panorama. Grupo de Medios Panorama acquired the exclusive open television broadcast rights to the 2026 World Baseball Classic in the Dominican Republic, in an agreement with World Baseball Classic, Inc. The broadcast network will be made up of VTV Canal 32, Teleantillas Canal 10 and Coral Canal 39, along with the stations Panorama FM 96.9, Expreso 89.1 FM and Baní FM 97.5, in addition to the website www.vtvcanal32.com.do.We are happy and I believe it’s an opportunity that is being given to the fans who cannot travel here to the United States, so they can see their favorite players and our team the Dominican Republic playing there.
Albert Pujols
