Águilas Cibaeñas announce coaching staff for 2026-2027 LIDOM season

The Águilas Cibaeñas have announced their coaching staff for the 2026-2027 Dominican Professional Baseball League (LIDOM) season, led by manager Luis ‘Pipe’ Urueta. Key appointments include former outfielder Melky Cabrera, who will serve as an assistant manager and outfield instructor, and Yunesky Maya as pitching coach. The technical staff also features Joel Noboa as bench coach, Ricardo Nanita as hitting coach, and TJ Peña overseeing third base and infield instruction. Additionally, Yovanny Cuevas will manage the Parallel League to focus on prospect development.

In Dominican football, the 2026-2027 Liga Dominicana de Fútbol (LDF) season has commenced. Defending champions Salcedo FC opened their campaign with a 3-1 victory over O&M FC, highlighted by a brace from Anyelo Gómez. Cibao FC also secured a win, defeating Jarabacoa FC 2-0 with goals from Jean Carlos López and Edwarlyn Reyes. Meanwhile, Atlántico FC and Delfines del Este played to a 0-0 draw in their inaugural match.