
Toros de Tijuana’s Playoff Surge Fueled by Former MLB Stars
The Toros de Tijuana, led by Encinitas native Phil Evans and MLB veterans Justin Turner and Wilmer Flores, are poised for a championship run in the Mexican League.
Aug 22, 2026
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The Toros de Tijuana, led by Encinitas native Phil Evans and MLB veterans Justin Turner and Wilmer Flores, are poised for a championship run in the Mexican League.

The Toros de Tijuana blend baseball with a festive border‑town atmosphere, drawing U.S. fans as they chase another championship.

After no major‑league contract materialized, veteran slugger Justin Turner joined the Tijuana Toros, where his presence revives a franchise, attracts Dodgers fans, and illustrates a broader shift of aging stars toward Mexico’s vibrant baseball circuit.