Majors: International Affairs: Caribbean Series

Caribbean Series Pairings Almost Set
Jan. 24, 2008
Things are gearing up for the 50th anniversary of the Caribbean Series, as each league—the Mexican Pacific League, the Dominican League and the Venezuelan League—are all currently in the finals. [...] Continue Reading »

Tejada Leads Dominicans To 2007 Caribbean Title
Feb. 27, 2007
With his theatrics on the mound and flamboyant style, righthander Jose Lima embodies a number of characteristics of Latin American baseball. Of course, it didn't hurt that he was at the center of most 2007 Caribbean Series storylines. It was shortstop Miguel Tejada (Orioles), however, whose play contributed most heavily to the Dominican Republic's Caribbean Series championship, reinforcing his stature as the heart and soul of Dominican baseball. [...] Continue Reading »

Caribbean Series Day Six
Feb. 8, 2007
Dominican Republic fans hung around Roberto Clemente Walker Stadium for hours after the final game of the 2007 Caribbean Series, with car horns honking, music blaring and dancing and chanting in the parking lot. Even though they lost 1-0 to Puerto Rico. [...] Continue Reading »

Caribbean Series Day Five
Feb. 6, 2007
Dominicana! Venezuela knocked off Puerto Rico, 3-1, and the Dominicans handled a resilient Mexico team in the early game to clinch the 2007 Caribbean Series title. [...] Continue Reading »

Caribbean Series Day Four
Feb. 5, 2007
The Dominican Republic stepped closer to clinching the Caribbean Series with a win over Venezuela. [...] Continue Reading »

Caribbean Series Could Expand For 2008
Feb. 5, 2007
The Caribbean Series could add two teams for the 50th edition of the event. [...] Continue Reading »

Caribbean Series Day Three
Feb. 5, 2007
In case there was any doubt, the Dominican Republic proved which team was the best in the Caribbean Series on Sunday, trouncing Puerto Rico, 12-0. [...] Continue Reading »

Caribbean Series Day Two
Feb. 3, 2007
If the Dominican Republic didn't already have momentum coming off a dramatic, come-for-behind 18-inning win against Venezuela on Friday, it certainly has it now. [...] Continue Reading »

Caribbean Series Day One
Feb. 2, 2007
The Dominican Republic beat Venezuela 4-3 in 18 innings to get the Caribbean Series off to a rousing start. Puerto Rico followed with an 11-1 win over Mexico in the second game. [...] Continue Reading »

Winter Leagues Head Into Playoffs
Jan. 2, 2007
We update you with the postseason picture across Latin America in advance of the 2007 Caribbean Series. [...] Continue Reading »

2006 Caribbean Series: Day Six
Feb. 8, 2006
And so it was, with Venezuela coming from behind in the ninth to topple the mighty Dominican Republic 5-4 to claim their first series title since 1989. [...] Continue Reading »

2006 Caribbean Series: Day Five
Feb. 7, 2006
The first three games of this series featured a lot of offense, but Monday it was all about pitching and clutch hitting. With Dominican Republic and Venezuela both winning their respective games, tonight's matchup will decide the series. [...] Continue Reading »

2006 Caribbean Series: Day Four
Feb. 6, 2006
After losing an 11-9 thriller against Venezuela the night before, the Dominican Republic bounced right back by handling Puerto Rico 9-2 in Sunday's afternoon game. [...] Continue Reading »

2006 Caribbean Series: Day Three
Feb. 5, 2006
In the battle of series favorites, Venezuela came back from a 7-2 deficit to beat the Dominican Republic 11-9 and take sole possession of the Caribbean Series lead. [...] Continue Reading »

2006 Caribbean Series: Day Two
Feb. 4, 2006
In yesterday's meeting of last year's Caribbean Series champs, the Mazatlan Deer of Mexico and the Licey Tigers from the Dominican Republic, Dominican hitting and relief pitching proved the difference in the island country's 10-6 victory. [...] Continue Reading »

2006 Caribbean Series: Day One
Feb. 3, 2006
Short on big names but long on national pride, the Caribbean Series kicked off yesterday with Puerto Rico facing the Dominican Republic and Mexico versus Venezuela. [...] Continue Reading »

2006 Caribbean Series Preview
Feb. 2, 2006
The 49th Caribbean Series kicks off Thursday in Venezuela, with the hometown heroes, the Caracas Lions, looking to end their recent disappointing history. The Lions are seeking their first title since 1989 and their first championship in Venezuela since 1970. [...] Continue Reading »

Mexico Wins 2005 Caribbean World Series
Feb. 7, 2005
Through three decades of Caribbean Series play Mexico was the afterthought. Not anymore. Francisco Campos turned in another brilliant outing and Mexican champion Mazatlan held on in the final game of a marathon lineup of baseball, edging the Dominican Republic 4-3 to win the Caribbean Series. [...] Continue Reading »

Travel Problems Delay Dominican Team's Arrival
Feb. 1, 2005
The beginning of the Caribbean Series was delayed when Dominican champion Aguilas failed to show up in Maztalan, Mexico, on time for their opening game. Tournament organizers said the Dominicans won't be forced to forfeit the game, however. [...] Continue Reading »