{"id":51985,"date":"2025-10-15T12:59:35","date_gmt":"2025-10-15T16:59:35","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/alofokedeportes.com\/en\/sin-categoria\/lidom-2025-26-season-starts-with-mlb-stars-and-tribute-to-juan-marichal\/"},"modified":"2025-10-15T12:59:35","modified_gmt":"2025-10-15T16:59:35","slug":"lidom-2025-26-season-starts-with-mlb-stars-and-tribute-to-juan-marichal","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/alofokedeportes.com\/en\/nationals\/lidom-2025-26-season-starts-with-mlb-stars-and-tribute-to-juan-marichal\/","title":{"rendered":"LIDOM 2025-26: Season starts with MLB stars and tribute to Juan Marichal"},"content":{"rendered":"Santo Domingo. The 2025-2026 season of the Dominican Republic Professional Baseball League (LIDOM) begins, promising a competition full of intensity and talent from the very first moment.\n\nThis season stands out for the presence of players with experience in the Major Leagues and high-level prospects. The dedication is for the immortal of Cooperstown, Juan Marichal.\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Teams Analysis<\/h2>\n\n\nHere&#8217;s a look at the six teams competing for glory this winter season:\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Licey Tigers<\/h3>\n\n\nThe current runners-up, led by Gilbert G\u00f3mez and under the management of Audo Vicente, seek consistency. They have figures like Mel Rojas Jr., Emilio Bonifacio, Gustavo N\u00fa\u00f1ez and the MLB reinforcement Griffin Conine.\n\nIn pitching, C\u00e9sar Vald\u00e9s leads the rotation.\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Cibao Eagles<\/h3>\n\n\nThe \u00c1guilas begin a new stage with Ren\u00e9 Francisco, Gi\u00e1n Guzm\u00e1n (general manager) and Luis \u201cPipe\u201d Urueta (manager). Leody Taveras, Juan Lagares, Aderl\u00edn Rodr\u00edguez (MVP of last tournament) and Major League starter Triston McKenzie are their key players.\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Leones del Escogido<\/h3>\n\n\nLos Leones del Escogido, defending champions, present a new direction with Carlos Pe\u00f1a as manager and Alex Cintr\u00f3n as manager. Their roster includes Alexander Canario, C\u00e9sar Prieto, Mart\u00edn Maldonado and veterans like S\u00f3crates Brito, Yamaico Navarro and Zoilo Almonte.\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Toros del Este<\/h3>\n\n\nLos Toros del Este debut a new manager in V\u00edctor Est\u00e9vez, with Jes\u00fas Mej\u00eda as general manager. Eloy Jim\u00e9nez, Jhonkensy Noel, Brayan De La Cruz and Felnin Celest\u00e9n, the number one pick of the last draft, are some of their outstanding players.\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Estrellas Orientales<\/h3>\n\n\nWith \u00c1ngel Ovalles as the new manager and Fernando Tatis in charge, the Estrellas are betting on a combination of experience and youth. Miguel San\u00f3, Eugy Rosario, Rodolfo Castro, and Raimel Tapia lead their offense.\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Gigantes del Cibao<\/h3>\n\n\nThe Gigantes del Cibao, with Alfredo Acebal Rizek as President of Operations and General Manager, and Jos\u00e9 Leger as manager, arrive with a renewed structure.\n\nWe have very high expectations; it will be a year of great competitiveness among the six teams.\n\nAcebal Rizek highlighted the work on the restructuring of the coaching staff, management, and roster, which includes Gary S\u00e1nchez, Pablo Reyes, Leury Garc\u00eda, Kelvin Guti\u00e9rrez, and Carlos Franco.\n\nFurthermore, he celebrated the official inclusion of the Cibao Series in New York on the calendar, highlighting the opportunity for Dominicans in the U.S. to enjoy local talent.","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Santo Domingo. The 2025-2026 season of the Dominican Republic Professional Baseball League (LIDOM) begins, promising a competition full of intensity and talent from the very first moment. This season stands out for the presence of players with experience in the Major Leagues and high-level prospects. The dedication is for the immortal of Cooperstown, Juan Marichal. 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