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April 3, 2026

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Trevor Bauer Returns to Baseball in the United States with the Atlantic League

CENTRAL ISLIP, N.Y. — Former Cy Young Award winner Trevor Bauer has signed with the Long Island Ducks of the Atlantic League and is scheduled to pitch on opening night, April 21, for the independent minor league team. The Ducks announced the signing on Thursday. This marks Bauer’s 15th professional season. In addition to pitching,…

Toros Strengthen Roster with Recognized LIDOM Players

LA ROMANA. — The Toros del Este have bolstered their roster by signing free-agent pitchers Phillips Valdez and Julián Fernández, infielder Dawell Lugo, and catchers Pedro Severino and Julio E. Rodríguez. The announcement was made by Jesús Mejía, the club’s general manager, who stated that the Toros had managed to “acquire a solid group of…

Dominicans Cashing In: Dominican-Born Players Projected to Earn Over $550 Million in 2026

SANTO DOMINGO / NEW YORK — Dominican talent isn’t just shaping Major League Baseball — it’s getting paid handsomely for it. According to recent figures released this week, players born in the Dominican Republic are projected to earn more than US$550 million in salary during the 2026 MLB season. That staggering number underscores the island’s…

Águilas Cibaeñas Bolster Bullpen with Three New Arms for 2026-27 Season

SANTIAGO — The Águilas Cibaeñas continued their aggressive offseason buildup on Tuesday, adding three pitchers to strengthen what was already one of the most formidable bullpens in the Dominican Winter League. The yellow birds announced the signing of left-handed relievers Jonathan Aro and Diógenes Almengó, along with another arm (details pending on the third pitcher),…

Leones del Escogido Strengthen Roster with Four Veteran Signings

SANTO DOMINGO — The Leones del Escogido wasted little time making noise in the 2026 LIDOM hot stove, announcing the signing of four experienced players on Tuesday as they look to reload for the upcoming winter season. The club added catcher Michael De La Cruz, right-handed pitcher Radhamés Liz, infielder Marco Hernández, and infielder Iván…

Estrellas Orientales Lock Up Power-Hitting First Baseman Lewin Díaz

SAN PEDRO DE MACORÍS — The Estrellas Orientales continued bolstering their roster for the 2026-27 LIDOM season on Tuesday, announcing the contract renewal of veteran first baseman Lewin Díaz. The move keeps one of the team’s most consistent offensive threats in the Green-and-Orange uniform for at least one more campaign. Díaz, a switch-hitter with legitimate…

Licey Front Office Goes All-In on Spring Training Scouting

SANTO DOMINGO — The Tigres del Licey are wasting no time preparing for the 2026-27 LIDOM season. In a clear show of organizational depth and ambition, the 24-time Dominican champions have deployed a high-powered group of executives and scouts across Major League Baseball’s spring training complexes in Arizona and Florida. Leading the charge is Audo…

Águilas Cibaeñas Ratify “Pipe” Urueta as Manager for the 2026-27 Season

SANTIAGO. — The Baseball Operations Department of the Águilas Cibaeñas formally announced the contract renewal of Colombian manager Luis “Pipe” Urueta, who will return to lead the yellow squad for the 2026-27 season of the Dominican Professional Baseball League (LIDOM). The front office’s decision is based on Urueta’s outstanding debut campaign with the Águilas, in…

Gigantes del Cibao Retain Pitcher Huáscar Brazobán

SAN FRANCISCO DE MACORÍS. — The Gigantes del Cibao announced the signing of right-handed pitcher Huáscar Brazobán, who agreed to a deal as a free agent to continue with the organization for the upcoming season of the Dominican Professional Baseball League (LIDOM). Brazobán, 36 years old and a native of Santo Domingo, is staying home…

Toros del Este Bolster Roster with Multiple Free-Agent Signings

LA ROMANA. — The Toros del Este strengthened their roster with the signing of free-agent pitchers Phillips Valdez and Julián Fernández, third baseman Dawell Lugo, and catchers Pedro Severino and Julio E. Rodríguez. The announcement was made by Jesús Mejía, General Manager of the club, who stated that the Toros had managed to “acquire a…

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