In January 1987, a local businessmen group based in Puerto la Cruz, Venezuela stated their intention to Venezuelan Professional Baseball League to pursue an expansion franchise.

Finally on July 15, 1987, the franchise was founded with 21 stockholders and begun a struggle for finding a second expansion team for it was a league requirement.

It was not until 1990 that the Venezuelan league awarded the Puerto la Cruz-based franchise, and the Caribes de Oriente debuted in the 1991–92 season.

On May 14, 2013, former Chicago White Sox, Detroit Tigers and Caribes de Anzoátegui player Magglio Ordoñez became a co-owner of the team.

[3][4] Pitchers [1] updated on 14 May 2021 Catchers Infielders Outfielders Manager Coaches [5] 30 seasons totals[6] [3] [3] Most Valuable Player (Víctor Davalillo Award): Magglio Ordoñez 1996–97, Eliezer Alfonzo 2007–08.