LIDOM and LVBP baseball teams begin preseason training

Professional baseball teams in the Dominican Republic and Venezuela have begun their preseason training camps for the 2026-27 seasons.

In the Dominican Republic's LIDOM, several clubs have activated their training programs. The Toros del Este opened their camp at Estadio Francisco A. Micheli, with bench coach Brayan Peña leading initial sessions while manager Víctor Estévez completes MLB commitments. The Estrellas Orientales have also transitioned to full-squad training at the Detroit Tigers complex, with manager Héctor Borg expressing satisfaction with player attendance. Meanwhile, the Tigres del Licey have commenced training at the Toronto Blue Jays academy in Boca Chica, focusing on strengthening their starting pitching. Other LIDOM teams, including Águilas Cibaeñas, Leones del Escogido, and Gigantes del Cibao, are also scheduled to begin or have begun their preparations ahead of the October 16 season opener.

In Venezuela, the LVBP preseason is also underway. The Leones del Caracas have started training at the Estadio Monumental Simón Bolívar, utilizing a new technical and medical staff to prepare for the upcoming campaign.