{"id":486847,"date":"2025-10-15T12:43:41","date_gmt":"2025-10-15T16:43:41","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/deultimominuto.net\/en\/uncategorized\/the-cry-of-play-ball-is-heard-lidom-2025-2026-kicks-off-with-stellar-figures-and-high-expectations\/"},"modified":"2025-10-15T12:43:41","modified_gmt":"2025-10-15T16:43:41","slug":"the-cry-of-play-ball-is-heard-lidom-2025-2026-kicks-off-with-stellar-figures-and-high-expectations","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/deultimominuto.com\/en\/sports\/baseball\/the-cry-of-play-ball-is-heard-lidom-2025-2026-kicks-off-with-stellar-figures-and-high-expectations\/","title":{"rendered":"The cry of “play ball” is heard! LIDOM 2025-2026 kicks off with stellar figures and high expectations"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

<\/h2>\n\n\nSanto Domingo. Today, the curtain rises on the 2025-2026 season of the Dominican Republic Professional Baseball League (LIDOM)<\/strong>, a tournament that promises intensity, parity, and high-level talent from the first pitch.\n\n\n

You may be interested in: L<\/a><\/strong>icey announces rotation for the first five games<\/a><\/p>\n\n\nThis campaign begins with a marked presence of players with experience in Major Leagues<\/strong> and top-tier prospects. The season is dedicated to the Cooperstown immortal Juan Marichal<\/strong>.\n\nHere’s a look at the six teams taking the field today with the mission of conquering winter glory:<\/strong>\n\n\n

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Tigres del Licey<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\nThe current runners-up, managed by Gilbert G\u00f3mez<\/strong> and under the management of Audo Vicente<\/strong>, are betting on consistency. From the start, they will have figures like Mel Rojas Jr., Emilio Bonifacio, Gustavo N\u00fa\u00f1ez<\/strong> and MLB reinforcement Griffin Conine<\/strong>.
In pitching, veteran C\u00e9sar Vald\u00e9s<\/strong> leads a rotation that promises dominance from the start.\n\n\n
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\u00c1guilas Cibae\u00f1as<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\nWith a complete restructuring<\/strong>, the Eagles start a new era under the direction of Ren\u00e9 Francisco<\/strong>, Gi\u00e1n Guzm\u00e1n<\/strong> (general manager) and Luis \u201cPipe\u201d Urueta<\/strong> (manager).
Among their key players are Leody Taveras<\/strong>, Juan Lagares<\/strong>, Aderl\u00edn Rodr\u00edguez<\/strong> (MVP of last tournament) and the Major League starter Triston McKenzie<\/strong>.
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Leones del Escogido<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\nThe defending champions, the Leones del Escogido<\/strong>, present a new management team headed by Carlos Pe\u00f1a<\/strong> as manager and Alex Cintr\u00f3n<\/strong> as m\u00e1nager.
Their roster includes figures like Alexander Canario, C\u00e9sar Prieto, Mart\u00edn Maldonado<\/strong> and veterans of the caliber of S\u00f3crates Brito, Yamaico Navarro and Zoilo Almonte<\/strong>.\n\n\n
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Toros del Este<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\nThe Toros del Este<\/strong> debut a new manager in V\u00edctor Est\u00e9vez<\/strong>, keeping Jes\u00fas Mej\u00eda<\/strong> as general manager.
Among their starters are Eloy Jim\u00e9nez, Jhonkensy Noel, Brayan De La Cruz<\/strong> and the number one pick from the last draft, Felnin Celest\u00e9n<\/strong>.
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Estrellas Orientales<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\nWith \u00c1ngel Ovalles<\/strong> as the new manager and Fernando Tatis<\/strong> in charge, the Estrellas are betting on a mix of veterans and young players.
Their offense is led by Miguel San\u00f3, Eugy Rosario, Rodolfo Castro, and Raimel Tapia<\/strong>.\n\n\n

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Gigantes del Cibao<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\nThe Gigantes del Cibao<\/strong>, led by Alfredo Acebal Rizek<\/strong> as President of Operations and General Manager, and Jos\u00e9 Leger<\/strong> as manager, arrive with an almost completely renewed structure.\n\n


“We have very high expectations; it will be a year of great competitiveness among the six teams,” said Acebal Rizek during the press conference of the season dedicated to Juan Marichal<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\nThe executive highlighted the hard work in the restructuring of the coaching staff, management, and roster<\/strong>, which includes Gary S\u00e1nchez, Pablo Reyes, Leury Garc\u00eda, Kelvin Guti\u00e9rrez, and Carlos Franco<\/strong>.
In addition, he celebrated the official inclusion of the Serie del Cibao in New York<\/strong> in the calendar, noting that “it is a great opportunity for Dominicans in the U.S. to enjoy the talent of their homeland.”\n\n\n

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