Scoop: Dominican Republic snags first MLB players union office outside U.S.

The Dominican Republic will host the first international office for the Major League Baseball Players Association, Axios has learned.

The big picture: The new office, set to be announced later Monday in the country's capital, Santo Domingo, comes as the league and union work to enhance their presence in the Caribbean and Latin America. .

Catch up quick: The Dominican Republic has gained popularity with MLB.