The Yankees lost the World Series
In our last edition we commented that this New York Yankees team was as loved as it was hated, and despite what the news should be. “The Dodgers won the 2024 World Series”, the news is that the Yankees lost.
Although the Dodgers have their fans, the truth is that all the attention was focused on the poor performance of the New York team, which, far from being the brave team that struggled to be in a World Series since 2009, looked like a minor league team against the heavy artillery of the Los Angeles team.
The poor performance of most of the New York lineup, which woke up too late, and the poor offensive performance of its captain Aaron Judge were grave diggers for this team that, despite good starts from the starters that in the end became a nightmare, the bad decisions by leader Aaron Boone ended up overshadowing the celebration in the Bronx and the majestic performance of the Dominican Juan Soto, who looked great at all times, showing that he is prepared for any scenario and that he is worth whatever he sets his mind to.
It was very regrettable and shameful the way the Yankees were eliminated, just one game at home and what could have been the second victory that perhaps would have had a different outcome, ended up being the game of shame, it was terrible, indescribable what It took place in the Bronx on the night of game number 5.
After the well-deserved victory by the Los Angeles Dodgers, all attention has been focused on Domitian Soto, and whether he will stay in New York with the Yankees or try his luck in another team, since he has become the player most coveted, and we are about to witness one of the largest contracts in MLB history, there is even speculation that it could surpass Othani’s, but it is very likely that at the end of the month the Dominican’s decision will be known exactly.
I am one of those who think that Soto will have the luxury of listening to all the offers from interested teams and will keep us in suspense a little longer.
Luis Felipe López to the Hall of Fame
The Dominican Luis Felipe López was exalted to the exclusive club of Basketball Immortality in the county of The Bronx, in New York City.
López was inducted into the ceremonial fourth of the Bronx Basketball Hall of Fame for his outstanding career as a player at Rice High School and Saint John’s University (1994-98).
It should be noted that López was a member of the Dominican Republic team, which he helped win its first medal (silver) in Central America and the Caribbean, 18 years after the gold medal in Centrobasket ’77, in Panama.
Dominican team in Premier 12
The Dominicans debuted with victory in Premier 12 after beating Cuba 6-1 at the Tianmu Baseball Stadium, at the start of the competitions in group B.
The Dominicans lead their group along with Japan and Chinese Taipei all with a record of (1-0), while Cuba, Australia and South Korea woke up with (0-1).
Titans of the Caribbean
The Águilas team left the Tigres del Licey on the field to score their second crown in the continuation of the Titanes del Caribe series held in New York.
The game finally held at Citi Field, home of the Mets, marks the fourth straight victory for Águilas Cibaeñas playing in New York against the Tigres del Licey.
In last year’s edition, three games were played consecutively at Citi Field, and this year only one game could be played, but two games were announced in Puerto Rico in December, but the date has not been confirmed by the organizers of the event. I am one of those who think that to make this series more exciting, the matches should be valid in the Lidom standings, but for now they will remain on the sidelines.
World Classic qualifiers announced
The sixteen teams for the World Baseball Classic 2026 were announced, and there are still four spots left for the main tournament.
The teams that will participate at the beginning of next year in the two qualifying tournaments, of which four teams will compete in the first Qualifier at the Taipei Dome, in Taiwan, from February 21 to 25.
The remaining teams will then head to Tucson, Arizona, March 2-6. In each Qualifier, the top two teams will advance to the 2026 World Baseball Classic.
In the Taiwan Qualification Group, which will be held from February 21 to 25, 2025 at the Taipei Dome, China Taipei, Nicaragua, South Africa and Spain will face each other. In the Qualification Group in Tucson, Arizona, where there will be action from March 2 to 6, 2025, the teams from Colombia, Brazil, China and Germany will collide.
LDF announces creation of women’s soccer tournament
Very good news, since this seeks to boost the success that soccer in the Dominican Republic has had with the celebration of the U-17 Women’s Soccer World Cup.
This is why the Dominican Soccer League (LDF) announced the celebration of the top tournament to take advantage of the success of the participation of the U-17 women’s national team in the World Cup recently held in the country.
This tournament will allow women’s teams from across the country to compete in a structured environment, providing new opportunities for players and reinforcing the LDF’s commitment to equality and sporting development.
Mauricio Báez wins in the TBS District
The Mauricio Báez club made history by winning its second consecutive champion title and the tenth in its entire history in the Superior Basketball Tournaments of the National District, by beating Bameso 93-91, in a seventh and decisive game, super exciting .
Juan Miguel Suero was the hero, he scored the winning basket when he grabbed an offensive rebound, after a jump by Emmit Williams, with 6:3 seconds left that made the score 93-91.
Mauricio revalidated their champion crown obtained in 2023 when they beat the Rafael Barias club 4-2 in the final series, and this time they dominated Bameso 4-3, needing a seventh match to be able to win in 2024.
Highlight the performance of Franco-Macorisan reinforcement Luismal Ferreiras with a double-double of 11 points and 11 rebounds.
Juan Miguel Suero was unanimously chosen as the Most Valuable Player of the final series, by the sports chronicle that covers the TBS District 2024.
