Caribbean Leagues Baseball News

The Caribbean Series Has Begun, but This Edition is Different: Venezuela's Absence

The Caribbean Series Has Begun, but This Edition is Different: Venezuela's Absence

The 2026 Caribbean Series, the 68th edition of the prestigious winter baseball tournament, kicked off on February 1 at Estadio Panamericano in Zapopan, Jalisco, Mexico, with a modified format featuring five teams instead of the traditional lineup. This year’s event is notably different due to the absence of Venezuela, which has sparked debates about the tournament’s integrity and the impact of external factors on international sports.

div class="post-meta"> February 03, 2026
⚾ Caribbean Winter Leagues 2025-26 Kick Off Mexico, Venezuela, and the Dominican Republic ignite the new season on the road to the 2026 Caribbean Series in Caracas

⚾ Caribbean Winter Leagues 2025-26 Kick Off Mexico, Venezuela, and the Dominican Republic ignite the new season on the road to the 2026 Caribbean Series in Caracas

Baseball once again takes center stage across the Caribbean. This October 15 marks the official start of the 2025-26 winter league season in Mexico, Venezuela, and the Dominican Republic — three of the region’s most competitive and historic baseball circuits. With upgraded stadiums, new talent, and eyes already set on the 2026 Caribbean Series “Gran Caracas”, the excitement is just beginning.

div class="post-meta"> October 15, 2025
Caribbean Winter Leagues Gear Up as 2025–26 Season Approaches

Caribbean Winter Leagues Gear Up as 2025–26 Season Approaches

With the 2025 summer in full swing, professional baseball leagues across the Caribbean are already laying the groundwork for their upcoming winter seasons. In Mexico, the Liga Mexicana del Pacífico (LMP) is finalizing its schedule for October, as teams like the Tomateros de Culiacán and Yaquis de Obregón make key roster moves and scout reinforcements from the U.S. minor leagues and Asia. The league is also expected to expand its use of instant replay and analytics this season, reflecting global trends in the sport.

div class="post-meta"> July 04, 2025