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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.
1. Venezuelan Professional Baseball League
In Venezuela, the LVBP (Liga Venezolana de Béisbol Profesional) prepares for what could be one of its most competitive campaigns in recent years. Following record viewership numbers last season and a thrilling championship run by the Tiburones de La Guaira, fan interest is surging. The league has confirmed the return of several MLB-affiliated Venezuelan players during the offseason, boosting the quality of local rosters and drawing attention to the domestic game amid continued economic challenges.
2. Dominican Professional Baseball League
The Dominican Republic’s LIDOM continues to be the region’s premier talent showcase, with the Águilas Cibaeñas and Tigres del Licey intensifying their rivalry through offseason trades and coaching changes. LIDOM is also strengthening its development pipeline by collaborating with MLB academies across the island. The league recently announced an increase in broadcast partnerships, including deals to air games across Latin America and the U.S., further cementing its international reach.
3. Puerto Rican Professional Baseball League
In Puerto Rico, the Liga de Béisbol Profesional Roberto Clemente (LBPRC) is working to attract more fans and returning players, following a 2024–25 season that saw the Criollos de Caguas win their 20th title. The league is focusing on stadium improvements and youth development, with efforts supported by former MLB stars. As all four leagues prepare to send champions to the 2026 Caribbean Series in Mexicali, the stage is set for another electrifying winter of baseball in the heart of Latin America.