Tenerife Marlins Open 2026 Season With Dominant Start Following Historic Treble

Tenerife Marlins Puerto de la Cruz enters the 2026 season facing the difficult task of living up to a near-perfect legacy. According to El Día, the team has started its División de Honor Oro campaign with the same dominance that defined their historic 2025 season, during which they secured a national and international treble without a single loss.

Led by player-coach Richard Montiel, the club has prioritized stability. Following a strong opening performance in Pamplona against Irabia Béisbol—where the team won both games 8-0 and 17-1—the coaching staff confirmed that the players' ambition remains as high as ever. The squad’s immediate return to training after the trip highlights the discipline that has become a hallmark of the team.

The challenge this year extends beyond domestic play. While the Marlins aim to repeat their local success, they are also focused on the Baseball Champions League Europe. Montiel notes that this tournament will be significantly more competitive than the European Cup they won last year. Their upcoming trip to Rotterdam, where they will face top-tier clubs like the Netherlands' Neptunus and Italy's Nettuno 1945, will be the true test of their international standing.

To prepare for this demanding schedule, the team has made only minor changes, adding infielder David Arza and pitcher Gillian Warnet to the roster. The core group is now preparing for their next league match against Sant Boi in Barcelona, a game Montiel expects to be highly intense. Ultimately, the club's biggest challenge is managing expectations; while the coaching staff admits that repeating an undefeated season is unlikely, their primary goal remains to defend the titles they won in 2025.