The 2026 MLB season officially began on 25 March 2026 with the first games played over the weekend.
Of particular interest to DR1 readers is the strong Dominican presence in coaching ranks, including Luis Rojas (3rd Base, NY Yankees), Rodney Linares (Bench Coach, Tampa Bay), and Tomas Francisco (Tampa Bay).
This is in line with the revelation that several key team management and coaching jobs were held by Dominicans in the winning Team Venezuela of the 2026 World Baseball Classic tournament.
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World Baseball
26 March 2026