Foundation Following the inauguration of
Estadio Francisco Micheli in 1979, local sports authorities and league officials proposed the creation of a professional baseball team to represent the city of La Romana. In 1983, the franchise was established under the name
Azucareros Béisbol Club, later renamed
Azucareros del Este, reflecting the region’s historical ties to the sugar industry. The team eventually adopted the name
Toros del Este, a rebranding that emphasized a broader regional identity while retaining its eastern Dominican roots.
Early seasons and first championship During the 1980s and early 1990s, the Toros reached postseason play multiple times, including appearances in the finals during the 1984–85 and 1992–93 seasons, where they were defeated by the
Tigres del Licey and the
Águilas Cibaeñas, respectively. The franchise captured its first national championship in the 1994–95 season after defeating the Águilas Cibaeñas in the league finals.
2010–11 championship The Toros won their second championship during the 2010–11 season, sweeping the
Estrellas Orientales in a five-game final series. The matchup became known locally as the “Sugarcane Series” due to both teams representing the eastern region of the Dominican Republic. This final was also notable for being the first in league history to exclude any of the traditional “Big Three” teams: Tigres del Licey, Águilas Cibaeñas, and Leones del Escogido.
2019–20 championship and Caribbean Series title On January 28, 2020, the Toros del Este secured their third league championship by defeating the Tigres del Licey in an eight-game final series. The decisive game was played at
Estadio Quisqueya in Santo Domingo. The championship qualified the team for the
2020 Caribbean Series, where the Toros won their first Caribbean Series title, marking a historic milestone for the franchise. == Retired numbers ==