Wednesday, January 31, 2018

Cardinals Winter League Notebook 1-31-18: Francisco Rivera Singles & Doubles; Nestor Molina, Cesar Valera, & Rafael Ortega Included On LVBP Roster



Dominican League Championship:

Cibaenas beat Licey 5-2 in game one of doubleheader
LIDOM Official Site Post Game

Alberto Rosario (former St. Louis-Cibaenas) started at catcher and batted ninth.  0-for-2 with one strikeout and allowed one stolen base.

Licey beat Cibaenas 4-3 in game two of doubleheader
Bengaleses Post Game

Wednesday's Games:
Cibaenas (3-3) visits Licey (3-3) @ 7:30 PM AST


Latin American Series:

Francisco Rivera (former Palm Beach-Acayucan) started as designated hitter and batted fifth.  2-for-4 with one double and grounded into one double play.

Acayucan beat Wildcats 9-3
LBPN Official Site Post Game

Wednesday's Championship Game:
Acayucan (3-1) visits Chinandega (3-0) @ 6:30 PM


Caribbean Series (February 2, 2018):

No current or former Cardinals made the Culiacan roster: LMP Official Site

Nestor Molina (MiLB signing-Lara), Cesar Valera (former Palm Beach-Caribes), and Rafael Ortega (former Memphis-Caribes) are the only current and former Cardinals on the Caribes roster: LVBP Official Site

Granma released their roster and includes many player from various teams: Baseball de Cuba

Tuesday, January 30, 2018

Cardinals Winter League Notebook 1-30-18: Robby Rowland Is One Of Five Former Cardinals On Caguas Roster For Caribbean Series; Lino Rivera & Luis Urueta Fined In LIDOM; Randy Arozarena Finished With Four Doubles, One Home Run, & Six RBIs In LMP Playoffs



Mexican Pacific League Championship:

Stats:
Randy Arozarena (Springfield-Navojoa) played in 18 games going 15-for-72 (.208) with four doubles, one home run, six RBIs, 22 total bases, seven runs, five walks, one stolen base, 23 strikeouts, one caught stealing, .284 OBP, .306 OBP, .590 OPS.


Dominican League Championship:

Alberto Rosario (former St. Louis-Cibaenas) entered late in the game as a designated hitter and batted third.  0-for-1 at the plate.
Francisco Pena (MiLB signing-Cibaenas) entered late in the game at catcher and batted ninth.  0-for-1 with one strikeout.

Licey beat Cibaenas 10-1
LIDOM Official Site Post Game

Notes:
Suspensions and fines were handed out after the hit by pitches in Monday's games with Lino Rivera (former Arkansas-Cibaenas MGR) and Luis Urueta (former Palm Beach-Licey MGR) each receiving something: Listin Diario

Tuesday's Games:
Licey (2-2) visits Cibaenas (2-2) for a doubleheader beginning @ 2:00 PM AST


Latin American Series:

Stats:
Edgard Montiel (former DSL-Chinandega) has played in three games going 4-for-14 (.286) with two doubles, one home run, one RBI, nine total bases, three runs, one strikeout, .286 OBP, .643 SLG, and .929 OPS.
Francisco Rivera (former Palm Beach-Acayucan) has played in three games going 2-for-10 (.200) with three RBIs, two total bases, one run, one walk, one hit by pitch, .333 OBP, .200 SLG, and .533 OPS.

Fidencio Flores (former GCL-Chinandega) has made one relief appearance posting a 0-0 record, 0.00 ERA, and 0.50 WHIP.  He's allowed no hits or runs, one walk, and struck one out over two innings.

Tuesday's Game:
Wildcats (1-2) visit Acayucan (2-1) @ 6:30 PM


Caribbean Series (February 2, 2018):

Notes:
Anthony Garcia (former Memphis-Carolina/Caguas), Robby Rowland (former Springfield-Caguas), Ivan Maldonado (former MiLB tryout-Caguas), Tyler Herron (former Springfield-Mayaguez), and Ruben Gotay (former Memphis-Caguas) included on Caguas roster: LBPRC Official Site and El Nuevo Dia and El Vocero

Caribes is interested in Asdrubal Cabrera (New York-N-Caracas: El Emergente

Nestor Molina (MiLB signing-Lara/Caribes) is scheduled to start against Culiacan: El Emergente

Pedro Rodriguez (former MiLB signing-Magallanes) said he would be willing to pitch for Caribes: El Emergente

Puerto Rico was satisfied with how the season turned out, despite the late start: El Vocero

The best and worst of the Cuban League championship: Diario de Cuba

Monday, January 29, 2018

Cardinals Winter League Notebook 1-29-18: Fidencio Flores Struck Out One Over Two Scoreless Innings; Randy Arozarena & Francisco Rivera Each Single; Nestor Molina Heading To Caribbean Series With LVBP



Cuban League Championship:

Granma beat Las Tunas 3-2 to win the championship: Baseball de Cuba


Mexican Pacific League Championship:

Randy Arozarena (Springfield-Navojoa) started in left field and batted leadoff.  1-for-6 with three strikeouts.

Culiacan beat Navojoa 6-4 in 12 innings
LMP Official Site Post Game
Culiacan won the championship four games to three


Venezuelan League Championship:

Stats:
Ildemaro Vargas (former Springfield-Lara) played in 15 games going 24-for-69 (.348) with four doubles, one triple, nine RBIs, 30 total bases, nine runs, six walks, seven stolen bases, three strikeouts, two caught stealing, .400 OBP, .435 SLG, and .835 OPS.
Rangel Ravelo (Memphis-Lara) played in 15 games going 20-for-58 (.345) with two doubles, two home runs, eight RBIs, 28 total bases, ten runs, 11 walks, one stolen base, eight strikeouts, .465 OBP, .483 SLG, and .948 OPS.
Rafael Ortega (former Memphis-Caribes) played in 16 games going 16-for-63 (.254) with five doubles, one triple, two home runs, six RBIs, 29 total bases, seven runs, ten walks, six strikeouts, one caught stealing, .356 OBP, .460 SLG, and .816 OPS.

Notes:
Nestor Molina (MiLB signing-Lara) will join Caribes for the Caribbean Series: LVBP Official Site


Dominican League Championship:

Sunday's Game Was Postponed

Monday's Game:
Cibaenas (2-1) visits Licey (1-2) @ 5:00 PM AST


Puerto Rican League Championship:

Stats:
Anthony Garcia (former Memphis-Caguas) played in three games going 5-for-9 (.556) with two doubles, two home runs, three RBIs, 13 total bases, three runs, three walks, .667 OBP, 1.444 SLG, and 2.111 OPS.

Robby Rowland (former Springfield-Caguas) made three relief appearances posting a 0-0 record, 3.00 ERA, 1.33 WHIP, and one hold.  He allowed two hits, one earned run, two walks, and struck one out over three innings.
Ivan Maldonado (former MiLB tryout-Caguas) made one start posting a 1-0 record, 1.50 ERA, and 1.17 WHIP.  He allowed five hits, one earned run, two walks, and struck three out six innings.
Hector Hernandez (former Palm Beach-Santruce) made one start posting a 0-1 record, 5.40 ERA, and 2.00 WHIP.  He allowed eight hits, four runs (three earned), two walks, and struck one out over five innings.

Notes:
Anthony Garcia (former Memphis-Carolina) is unsure if he will travel with Caguas to Caribbean Series: El Nuevo Dia

Santurce plans to bring back Ramon Vazquez (former Memphis) as manager for the 2018-19 season: El Nuevo Dia


Latin American Series:

Francisco Rivera (former Palm Beach-Acayucan) started as designated hitter and batted fifth.  1-for-5 at the plate.

Acayucan beat Urraca 7-2
LBPN Official Site Post Game

Edgard Montiel (former DSL-Chinandega) started as designated hitter and batted sixth.  0-for-5 with one strikeout.
Fidencio Flores (former GCL-Chinandega) entered in the seventh and pitched two innings.  He allowed no hits or runs, one walk, and struck one out.  (g/f:3-2)

Chinandega beat Wildcats 6-5 in 11 innings
LBPN Official Site Post Game

No Games Scheduled For Monday

Sunday, January 28, 2018

Cardinals Winter League Notebook 1-28-18: Anthony Garcia Singles, Walks Twice, & Hits A Two-Run Homer; Ivan Maldonado Strikes Out Three & Allows One Run Over Six Innings For The Win; Randy Arozarena Singles, Walks, & Drives In One Run



Cuban League Championship:

Las Tunas beat Granma 6-2 to tie the series at 3-3: Baseball de Cuba


Mexican Pacific League Championship:

Randy Arozarena (Springfield-Navojoa) started in left field and batted leadoff.  1-for-4 with one two-out RBI and one walk.

Navojoa beat Culiacan 4-3
LMP Official Site Post Game

Sunday's Game:
Culiacan (3-3) visits Navojoa (3-3) @ 5:00 PM MT


Venezuelan League Championship:

Rafael Ortega (former Memphis-Caribes) started in centerfield and batted leadoff.  2-for-3 with one triple and two walks.

Ildemaro Vargas (former Springfield-Lara) started at second base and batted leadoff.  0-for-4 and assisted in one double play.
Rangel Ravelo (Memphis-Lara) started at first base and batted third.  0-for-4 and assisted in one double play.

Caribes beat Lara 4-0
LVBP Official Site Post Game
Caribes won the LVBP championship four games to two

Notes:
Caribes is interested in maybe adding Pedro Rodriguez (former MiLB signing-Magallanes) for the Caribbean Series: LVBP Official Site


Dominican League Championship:

Saturday's Game Was Postponed

Sunday's Game:
Licey (1-2) visits Cibaenas (2-1) @ 3:00 PM AST


Puerto Rican League Championship:

Anthony Garcia (former Memphis-Caguas) started in right field and batted third.  2-for-2 with one home run, two two-out RBIs, one run, and two walks.
Ivan Maldonado (former MiLB tryout-Caguas) started and pitched six innings.  He allowed five hits, one earned run, two walks, and struck three out for the winning decision (1-0).  (g/f:4-7)
Robby Rowland (former Springfield-Caguas) entered in the eighth and pitched one inning.  He allowed one hit and no runs for the hold (1).  (g/f:2-0)

Caguas beat Santurce 2-1
LBPRC Official Site Post Game
Caguas swept the five-game series to be crowned champions

Notes:
Alex Cora (former MiLB signing-Caguas) has his number retired by Caguas: El Nuevo Dia

Luis Mateo (former Memphis-Caguas) left the Caguas team for a job offer: Que Palo

No Game Scheduled For Sunday


Latin American Series:

Francisco Rivera (former Palm Beach-Acayucan) started as designated hitter and batted fifth.  2-for-5 with one walk.

Acayucan beat Wildcats 12-9
LBPN Official Site Post Game

Edgard Montiel (former DSL-Chinandega) started as designated hitter and batted sixth.  2-for-4 with one double, one run, and lined into double play.

Chinandega beat Urraca 6-4
LBPN Official Site Post Game

Sunday's Games:
Urraca (0-2) visits Acayucan (1-1) @ 2:00 PM
Wildcats (1-1) visit Chinandega (2-0) @ 6:30 PM

Saturday, January 27, 2018

Cardinals Winter League Notebook 1-27-18: Edgard Montiel Singles & Hits A Solo Home Run; Anthony Garcia Doubles & Walks; Hector Hernandez Strikes Out One & Allows Four Runs Over Five Innings

Edgard Montiel - Tigres de Chinandega


Mexican Pacific League Championship:

Stats:
Randy Arozarena (Springfield-Navojoa) has played in 16 games going 13-for-62 (.210) with four doubles, one home run, five RBIs, 20 total bases, seven runs, four walks, one stolen base, 20 strikeouts, one caught stealing, .286 OBP, .323 SLG, and .608 OPS.

Saturday's Game:
Culiacan (3-2) visits Navojoa (2-3) @ 7:30 PM MT


Venezuelan League Championship:

Stats:
Rangel Ravelo (Memphis-Lara) has played in 14 games going 20-for-54 (.370) with two doubles, two home runs, eight RBIs, 28 total bases, ten runs, 11 walks, one stolen base, eight strikeouts, .493 OBP, .519 SLG, and 1.011 OPS.
Ildemaro Vargas (former Springfield-Lara) has played in 14 games going 24--65 (.369) with four doubles, one triple, nine RBIs, 30 total bases, nine runs, six walks, seven stolen bases, three strikeouts, two caught stealing, .423 OBP, .462 SLG, and .884 OPS.
Rafael Ortega (former Memphis-Caribes) has played in 15 games going 14-for-60 (.233) with five double, two home runs, six RBIs, 25 total bases, seven runs, eight walks, six strikeouts, one caught stealing, .324 OBP, .417 SLG, and .740 OPS.
Cesar Valera (former Palm Beach-Caribes) has played in two games going 0-for-2 (.000) with one walk, one strikeout, and .333 OBP.

Nestor Molina (MiLB signing-Lara) has made three starts posting a 0-0 record, 3.95 ERA, and 1.54 WHIP.  He's allowed 17 hits, eight runs (six earned), two home runs, five walks, hit one batter, and struck 11 out over 13.2 innings.

Notes:
Rangel Ravelo (Memphis-Lara) has started to show his power: LVBP Official Site

Saturday's Game:
Caribes (3-2) visits Lara (2-3) @ 6:00 PM VET


Dominican League Championship:

Donovan Solano (former Memphis-Licey) has played in 19 games going 22-for-84 (.262) with four doubles, one home run, seven RBIs, 29 total bases, 13 runs, two walks, 12 strikeouts, .295 OBP, .345 SLG, and .641 OPS.

Friday's Game Was Postponed

Saturday's Game:
Licey (1-2) visits Cibaenas (2-1) @ 7:30 PM AST


Puerto Rican League Championship:

Anthony Garcia (former Memphis-Caguas) started in right field and batted third.  1-for-3 with one double, one run, and one intentional walk.
Robby Rowland (former Springfield-Caguas) entered in the eighth and pitched one inning.  He allowed one hit, one earned run, and two walks.  (g/f:2-1)

Hector Hernandez (former Palm Beach-Santurce) started and pitched five innings.  He allowed eight hits, four runs (three earned), two walks, and struck one out for the losing decision (0-1).  (g/f:8-3)

Caguas beat Santurce 6-1
LBPRC Official Site Post Game

Sunday's Game:
Santurce (0-2) visits Caguas (2-0) @ 3:00 PM AST


Latin American Series:

Edgard Montiel (former DSL-Chinandega) started as designated hitter and batted sixth.  2-for-4 with one home run, one RBI, and one run.

Chinandega beat Acayucan 10-5
LBPN Official Site Post Game

Notes:
Monteria (Colombia) will not participate due to economic reasons, Argentina and Chile pulled out also: La Prensa and LCBP Official Site

Saturday's Game:
Acayucan (0-1) visits Wildcats (1-0) @ 1:00 PM
Urraca (0-0) visits Chinandega (1-0) @ 6:30 PM

Friday, January 26, 2018

Cardinals Winter League Notebook 1-26-18: Anthony Garcia Doubles & Hits A Solo Home Run; Ildemaro Vargas Singles, Doubles, Walks, & Drives In One Run; Donovan Solano Recovering After Hit By Pitch



Cuban League Championship:

Granma beat Las Tunas 1105 to take 3-2 lead in the series: Baseball de Cuba


Mexican Pacific League Championship:

Randy Arozarena (Springfield-Navojoa) started in left field and batted leadoff.  1-for-4 with one double.

Culiacan beat Navojoa 5-3
LMP Official Site Post Game

No Game Scheduled For Friday


Venezuelan League Championship:

Ildemaro Vargas (former Springfield-Lara) started at second base and batted leadoff.  2-for-4 with one double, one RBI, and one walk.
Rangel Ravelo (Memphis-Lara) started at first base and batted fourth.  1-for-4 at the plate.

Rafael Ortega (former Memphis-Caribes) started in centerfield and batted leadoff.  2-for-4 with one double, one run, and one walk.

Caribes beat Lara 5-2
LVBP Official Site Post Game

Notes:
Rafael Ortega (former Memphis-Caribes) calls it special to play in the LVBP championship: LVBP Official Site

Rangel Ravelo (Memphis-Lara) is writing his own history in the LVBP: Lider

No Game Scheduled For Friday


Dominican League Championship:

Licey beat Cibaenas 4-3 in 10 innings
LIDOM Official Site Post Game

Notes:
Donovan Solano (former Memphis-Licey) posted an update on his status after being hit in the face by a pitch: Licey Official Twitter

Lino Rivera (former Springfield-Cibaenas MGR) says the pitching has been good for Cibeanas: El Nacional

Friday's Game:
Licey (1-2) visits Cibaenas (2-1) @ 7:30 PM AST


Puerto Rican League Championship:

Anthony Garcia (former Memphis-Caguas) started in right field and batted third.  2-for-4 with one double, one home run, one RBI, and one run.
Robby Rowland (former Springfield-Caguas) entered in the eighth and pitched one inning.  He allowed no hits or runs, and struck one out for the hold (1).  (g/f:1-1)

Caguas beat Santurce 2-1
LBPRC Official Site Post Game

Notes:
Ramon Vazquez (former Memphis-Santurce MGR) says his team is not afraid of fatigue: Noticel

Friday's Game:
Caguas (1-0) visits Santurce (0-1) @ 1:30 PM AST


Latin American Series:

Notes:
Porfirio Lopez (Trios-Rivieres free agent-Sincelejo) demand $500 to pitch the championship finale but the team did not give in: El Universal

Friday's Games:
Wildcats (Curacao) (0-0) visits Urraca (Panama) (0-0) @ 2:00 PM
Acayucan (Veracruz) (0-0) visits Chinandega (Nicaragua) (0-0) @ 6:30 PM
Monteria (Colombia) (0-0) off day

Thursday, January 25, 2018

Cardinals Winter League Notebook 1-25-18: Nestor Molina Strikes Out Three & Picks One Runner Off Over Four & Two-Thirds Scoreless Innings; Rangel Ravelo Singles Twice & Hits A Solo Home Run; Ildemaro Vargas Doubles



Cuban League Championship:

Granma beat Las Tunas 4-2 to even the series at two games a piece: Baseball de Cuba


Mexican Pacific League Championship:

Randy Arozarena (Springfield-Navojoa) started in left field and batted leadoff.  0-for-4 with one run, one walk, and two strikeouts.

Navojoa beat Culiacan 5-3
LMP Official Site Post Game

Thursday's Game:
Navojoa (2-2) visits Culiacan (2-2) @ 7:30 PM MT


Venezuelan League Championship:

Ildemaro Vargas (former Springfield-Lara) started at second base and batted leadoff.  1-for-5 with one double.
Rangel Ravelo (Memphis-Lara) started at first base and batted third.  3-for-5 with one home run, one RBI, one run, and one strikeout.
Nestor Molina (MiLB signing-Lara) started and pitched 4.2 innings.  He allowed five hits, no runs, three walks, hit one batter, struck three out, and picked one runner off.  (p-s:88-53)(g/f:5-2)

Rafael Ortega (former Memphis-Caribes) started in centerfield and batted leadoff.  1-for-4 with one walk and one strikeout.

Caribes beat Lara 3-2
LVBP Official Site Post Game

Thursday's Game:
Lara (2-2) visits Caribes (2-2) @ 7:00 PM VET


Dominican League Championship:

Donovan Solano (former Memphis-Licey) started at third base and batted seventh.  0-for-3 with one hit by pitch, one strikeout, and assisted in one double play.

Cibaenas beat Licey 8-4
LIDOM Official Site Post Game

Notes:
Albert Pujols (former St. Louis-Cibao) was on hand for the first game of the championship: El Nuevo Diario

Donovan Solano (former Memphis-Licey) left the game early after being hit in the face by a pitch: Enrique Rojas Twitter

Thursday's Game:
Cibaenas (2-0) visits Licey (0-2) @ 7:30 PM AST


Colombian League Championship:

Monteria beat Sincelejo 5-3 to take four of seven games: LCBP Official Site


Puerto Rican League:

Randy Ruiz (former MiLB signing-Mayaguez) started as designated hitter and batted fourth.  0-for-4 with three strikeouts.
Yariel Gonzalez (State College-Mayaguez) started in left field and batted fifth.  0-for-3 with one strikeout.

Santurce beat Mayaguez 2-1
LBPRC Official Site Post Game

Thursday's Championship Game:
Santurce (0-0) visits Caguas (0-0) @ 3:00 PM AST


California Winter League:

Thursday's Games:
Canada (0-0) visits Coachella Valley (0-0) @ 8::30 AM
Washington (0-0) visits Palm Springs Chill (0-0) @ 10:00 AM
British Columbia (0-0) visits Alberta (0-0) @ 11:00 AM
Oregon (0-0) visits Palm Springs Power (0-0) @ 12:30 PM
Manitoba (0-0) visits Toronto (0-00 @ 1:30 PM

Wednesday, January 24, 2018

Cardinals Winter League Notebook 1-24-18: Gueddy Guerra Struck Out Four Over Seven Scoreless Innings; Rangel Ravelo Hits A Solo Home Run; Anthony Garcia Doubles & Drives In One Run



Cuban League Championship:

Granma beat Las Tunas 10-6; Las Tunas leads series 2-1: Diario de Cuba


Mexican Pacific League Championship:

Randy Arozarena (Springfield-Navojoa) started in left field and batted leadoff.  0-for-5 with one strikeout and one outfield assist.

Navojoa beat Culiacan 4-2
LMP Official Site Post Game

Wednesday's Game:
Navojoa (1-2) visits Culiacan (2-1) @ 7:30 PM MT


Venezuelan League Championship:

Ildemaro Vargas (former Springfield-Lara) started at second base and batted leadoff.  2-for-5 with one triple.
Rangel Ravelo (Memphis-Lara) started at first base and batted third.  1-for-4 with one home run, one two-out RBI, two runs, one hit by pitch, one strikeout, grounded into one double play, and assisted in one double play.

Rafael Ortega (former Memphis-Caribes) started in centerfield and batted leadoff.  0-for-4 at the plate.
Cesar Valera (former Palm Beach-Caribes) entered late in the game at shortstop and batted ninth.  0-for-1 at the plate.

Lara beat Caribes 8-3 in 10 innings
LVBP Official Site Post Game

Notes:
Ildemaro Vargas (former Springfield-Lara) hopes to play the entire championship but could be pulled by Arizona.  Mark Whiten (former St. Louis-Lara) is one of three Lara players in history to hit a grand slam in the championship round: LVBP Official Site

Wednesday's Game:
Lara (2-1) visits Caribes (1-2) @ 7:00 PM VET - Nestor Molina (MiLB signing) is scheduled to start for Lara


Dominican League Championship:

Donovan Solano (former Memphis-Licey) started at third base and batted second.  0-for-4 with one strikeout.

Cibaenas beat Licey 8-1
LIDOM Official Site Post Game

Notes:
Lino Rivera (former Arkansas-Cibaenas MGR) is being referred to as 'Mister Final': Primera Hora

Wednesday's Game:
Licey (0-1) visits Cibaenas (1-0) @ 7:30 PM AST


Colombian League Championship:

Gueddy Guerra (former VSL-Monteria) started, pitched, and struck out four over seven scoreless innings as Monteria beat Sincelejo 6-3: LCBP Official Site

Wednesday's Games:
Monteria (3-3) visits Sincelejo (3-3) @ 7:00 PM


Puerto Rican League:

Anthony Garcia (former Memphis-Carolina) started in right field and batted fourth.  1-for-4 with one double and one two-out RBI.

Santurce beat Carolina 4-1
LBPRC Official Site Post Game

Randy Ruiz (former MiLB signing-Mayaguez) started as designated hitter and batted fourth.  2-for-4 with one strikeout.
Yariel Gonzalez (State College-Mayaguez) started in left field and batted fifth.  0-for-3 with one RBI, one walk, and grounded into one double play.

Ricardo Bautista (State College-Caguas) started in right field and batted sixth.  0-for-3 with one run, one intentional walk, and one strikeout.
Robby Rowland (former Springfield-Caguas) entered in the ninth and pitched one inning.  He allowed no hits or runs, and struck two out.  (g/f:0-1)

Mayaguez beat Caguas 5-4
LBPRC Official Site Post Game

Wednesday's Game:
Mayaguez (9-9) visits Santurce (9-9) @ 7:00 PM AST


California Winter League (January 25, 2018):

Notes:
Scouts from Texas and Los Angeles-N were present for MLB workout day: CWL Official Site


Latin American Series (January 26, 2018):

Notes:
Curt Smith (former Springfield-Chinandega) was not included on the Chinandega roster: NicaBeis Twitter

Tuesday, January 23, 2018

Cardinals Winter League Notebook 1-23-18: Ivan Maldonado Has A 3-0 Record, 1.62 ERA, & 1.20 WHIP In Three Starts In LBPRC; Ildemaro Vargas Has A .373 AVG & Eight RBIs In 11 LVBP Playoff Games; Rangel Ravelo Has A Slash Line Of .366/.509/.415 In 11 LVBP Playoff Games



Mexican Pacific League Championship:

Stats:
Randy Arozarena (Springfield-Navojoa) has played in 13 games going 12-for-49 (.245) with three doubles, one home run, five RBIs, 18 total bases, six runs, three walks, one stolen base, 17 strikeouts, one caught stealing, .321 OBP, .367 SLG, and .689 OPS.

Tuesday's Game:
Navojoa (0-2) visits Culiacan (2-0) @ 7:30 PM MT


Venezuelan League Championship:

Stats:
Ildemaro Vargas (former Springfield-Lara) has played in 11 games going 19-for-51 (.373) with two doubles, eight RBIs, 21 total bases, nine runs, five walks, seven stolen bases, three strikeouts, two caught stealing, .429 OBP, .412 SLG, and .840 OPS.
Rangel Ravelo (Memphis-Lara) has played in 11 games going 15-for-41 (.366) with two doubles, six RBIs, 17 total bases, seven runs, 11 walks, one stolen base, six strikeouts, .509 OBP, .415 SLG, and .924 OPS.
Rafael Ortega (former Memphis-Caribes) has played in 12 games going 11-for-48 (.229) with four doubles, two home runs, six RBIs, 21 total bases, six runs, six walks, five strikeouts, one caught stealing, .315 OBP, .438 SLG, and .752 OPS.

Notes:
Nestor Molina (MiLB signing-Lara) helps to motivate the Lara clubhouse: LVBP Official Site

Caribbean Series scheduled for 2019 in Lara may not happen due to unrest in the country: El Emergente

Tuesday's Game:
Lara (1-1) visits Caribes (1-1) @ 7:00 PM VET


Dominican League Round Robin:

Stats:
Francisco Pena (MiLB signing-Cibaenas) has played in three games going 2-for-6 (.333) with two RBIs, .333 OBP, .333 SLG, and .667 OPS.
Donovan Solano (former Memphis-Licey) has played in 17 games going 22-for-77 (.286) with four doubles, one home runs, seven RBIs, 29 total bases, 13 runs, two walks, ten strikeouts, .313 OBP, .377 SLG, and .689 OPS.
Audry Perez (former St. Louis-Escogido) has played in 11 games going 6-for-31 (.194) with three RBIs, six total bases, one run, three walks, three strikeouts, .278 OBP, .194 SLG, and .471 OPS.
Alberto Rosario (former St. Louis-Cibaenas) has played in five games going 0-for-5 (.000) with one strikeout.

Pedro Echemendia (Memphis-Licey) has made four appearances (three starts) posting a 3-0 record, 3.31 ERA, and 0.92 WHIP.  He's allowed 11 hits, six earned runs, three home runs, four walks, and struck 11 out over 16.1 innings.
Evan MacLane (former St. Louis-Cibao) has made four starts posting a 1-1 record, 3.86 ERA, and 1.64 WHIP.  He's allowed 18 hits, seven runs (six earned), five walks, and struck five out over 14 innings.
Raul Valdes (former St. Louis-Cibao) has made six starts posting a 0-3 record, 4.80 ERA, and 1.47 WHIP.  He's allowed 32 hits, 17 runs (16 earned), five home runs, 12 walks, and struck 28 out over 30 innings.

Tuesday's Championship Game:
Cibaenas (0-0) visits Licey (0-0) @ 7:30 PM AST


Colombian League Championship:

Stats:
Geuddy Guerra (former VSL-Monteria) has made one start posting a 0-1 record and 5.06 ERA.  He's allowed nine hits, three earned runs, one home run, threw one wild pitch, and struck six out over 5.1 innings.
Jackson Solarte (former VSL-Sincelejo) has made one relief appearance posting a 0-1 record and 13.50 ERA.  He's allowed two hits, two earned runs, one home run, and one walk over 1.1 innings.
Jose Calero (former VSL-Sincelejo) has made one relief appearance posting a 0-0 record and 27.00 ERA.  He's allowed three hits and two earned runs over 0.2 innings.

Tuesday's Game:
Monteria (2-3) visits Sincelejo (3-2) @7:00 PM


Puerto Rican League:

Stats:
Anthony Garcia (former Memphis-Carolina) has played in 16 games going 17-for-54 (.315) with two doubles, two home runs, 13 RBIs, 25 total bases, ten runs, eight walks, two stolen bases, eight strikeouts, one caught stealing, .397 OBP, .463 SLG, and .860 OPS.
Randy Ruiz (former MiLB signing-Caguas/Mayaguez) has played in nine games going 9-for-30 (.300) with one double, two homoe runs, four RBIs, 16 total bases, three walks, three walks, seven strikeouts, .364 OBP, .533 SLG, and .897 OPS.
Ruben Gotay (former Memphis-Caguas) has played in 13 games going 12-for-45 (.267) with two doubles, seven RBIs, 14 total bases, two runs, four walks, nine strikeouts, .320 OBP, .311 SLG, and .631 OPS.
Yariel Gonzalez (State College-Mayaguez) has played in 15 games going 10-for-49 (.204) with one home run, three RBIs, 13 total bases, five runs, five walks, six strikeouts, .273 OBP, .265 SLG, and .538 OPS.
Ricardo Bautista (State College-Caguas) has played in six games going 3-for-15 (.200) with one double, two home runs, three RBIs, ten total bases, three walks, four strikeouts, .333 OBP, .667 SLG, and 1.000 OBP.
Luis Mateo (former Memphis-Caguas) has played in two games going 1-for-6 (.167) with one total base, one run, one strikeout, and .167 OBP, .167 SLG, and .333 OPS.

Ivan Maldonado (former MiLB tryout-Caguas) has made three starts posting a 3-0 record, 1.62 ERA, and 1.20 WHIP.  He's allowed 15 hits, three earned runs, one home run, five walks, and struck seven out over 16.2 innings.
Hector Hernandez (former Palm Beach-Santurce) has made five appearances (two starts) posting a 2-0 record, 1.93 ERA, 0.71 WHIP, and one hold.  He's allowed eight hits, three earned runs, two home runs, two walks, and struck ten out over 14 innings.
Tyler Herron (former Springfield-Mayaguez) has made seven appearances (two starts) posting a 2-0 record, 2.87 ERA, and 0.70 WHIP.  He's allowed nine hits, five earned runs, one home run, two walks, hit one batter, and struck 11 out over 15.2 innings.
Robby Rowland (former Springfield-Caguas) has made eight relief appearances posting a 0-0 record, 3.00 ERA, 1.11 WHIP, and five holds.  He's allowed seven hits, three earned runs, two home runs, three walks, and struck eight out over nine innings.
Juan Caballero (former Johnson City-Carolina) has made five relief appearances posting a 0-1 record, 4.15 ERA, and 1.85 WHIP.  He's allowed five hits, two earned runs, one home run, three walks, hit one batter, and struck two out over 4.1 innings.

Tuesday's Games:
Carolina (7-10) visits Santurce (8-9) @ 1:30 PM AST
Mayaguez (8-9) visits Caguas (11-6) @ 1:30 PM AST


Latin American Series (January 26, 2018):

Notes:
Scheduled has been released: Beisbolnic Twitter

Monday, January 22, 2018

Cardinals Winter League Notebook 1-22-18: Anthony Garcia Collects Three Singles, One Double, One Walk, & Six RBIs In Doubleheader; Tyler Herron Strikes Out Four Over Three Hitless/Scoreless Innings; Ildemaro Vargas Singles & Drives In One Run


Anthony Garcia - Gigantes de Carolina


Cuban League Championship:

Las Tunas beat Granma 11-4 for a 2-0 series lead: Baseball de Cuba


Mexican Pacific League Championship:

Randy Arozarena (Springfield-Navojoa) starte in left fie;d and batted second.  1-for-3 with one walk, one hit by pitch, and one strikeout.

Culiacan beat Navojoa 4-0
LMP Official Site Post Game

No Game Scheduled For Monday


Venezuelan League Championship:

Rafael Ortega (former Memphis-Caribes) started in centerfield and batted leadoff.  0-for-3 with one walk and one strikeout.

Ildemaro Vargas (former Springfield-Lara) started at second base and batted leadoff.  1-for-3 with one RBI, one sacrifice, and assisted in one double play.
Rangel Ravelo (Memphis-Lara) started at first base and batted third.  1-for-4 with one run, one strikeout, and assisted in one double play.

Lara beat Caribes 4-0
LVBP Official Site Post Game

No Games Scheduled For Monday


Dominican League Round Robin:

Audry Perez (former St. Louis-Escogido) started at catcher and batted seventh.  0-for-2 with one hit by pitch.

Cibaenas beat Escogido 7-0
LIDOM Official Site Post Game

No Games Scheduled For Monday


Colombian League Championship:

Jose Calero (former GCL-Sincelejo) pitched an inning and Ramon Ulacio (former GCL-Monteria) went a third of an inning as Sincelejo beat Monteria 11-6: LCBP Official Site

No Game Scheduled For Monday


Puerto Rican League:

Anthony Garcia (former Memphis-Carolina) started as designated hitter and batted fourth.  3-for-3 with one double, four RBIs (two w/two-outs), and one run.
Juan Caballero (former Johnson City-Carolina) entered in the sixth and pitched to four batters.  He allowed one hit, no runs, hit one batter, and struck one out.  (g/f:0-1)

Carolina beat Santurce 9-1 in game one of doubleheader

Anthony Garcia (former Memphis-Carolina) started as designated hitter and batted fourth.  1-for-2 with two RBIs and one walk.

Carolina beat Santurce 4-3 in game two of doubleheader
LBPRC Official Site Post Game

Ruben Gotay (former Memphis-Caguas) started at first base and batted sixth.  1-for-2 with one walk, one strikeout, and assisted in one double play.

Randy Ruiz (former Memphis-Mayaguez) started as designated hitter and batted fourth.  1-for-3 with one double and one strikeout.
Yariel Gonzalez (State College-Mayaguez) started in left field and batted fifth.  1-for-3 at the plate.

Mayaguez beat Caguas 2-1 in game one of doubleheader

Ricardo Bautista (State College-Caguas) started in right field and batted sixth.  0-for-2 with one run, one walk, and one strikeout.

Yariel Gonzalez (State College-Mayaguez) started in left field and batted fourth.  0-for-3 with one ground into double play.
Tyler Herron (former Springfield-Mayaguez) entered in the fourth and pitched three innings.  He allowed no hits or runs, and struck four out.  (g/f/:2-2)

Caguas beat Mayaguez 3-1 in game two of doubleheader
LBPRC Official Site Post Game

No Games Scheduled For Monday


Latin American Series (January 26, 2018):

Notes:
Fidencio Flores (former GCL-Boer) will remain in the Chinandega rotation: La Prensa

Sunday, January 21, 2018

Cardinals Winter League Notebook 1-21-18: Cardinals Signed 19-Year Old Venezuelan RHP Josue Ramirez; Randy Ruiz Singles & Hits A Solo Home Run; Rafael Ortega Singles, Walks, & Drives In One Run

Josue Ramirez - International Signing From Venezuela


Cuban League Championship:

Las Tunas beat Granma 6-5 in game one: Diario de Cuba


Mexican Pacific League Championship:

Randy Arozarena (Springfield-Navojoa) started in left field and batted second.  0-for-3 with one strikeout.

Culiacan beat Navojoa 4-0
LMP Official Site Post Game

Sunday's Game:
Culiacan (1-0) visits Navojoa (0-1) @ 5:00 PM MT


Venezuelan League Championship:

Rafael Ortega (former Memphis-Caribes) started in centerfield and batted leadoff.  1-for-3 with one two-out RBI, one run, and one walk.

Ildemaro Vargas (former Springfield-Lara) started at second base and batted leadoff.  1-for-5 at the plate.
Rangel Ravelo (Memphis-Lara) started at first base and batted third.  0-for-3 with two walks (one intentional).

Caribes beat Lara 4-2
LVBP Official Site Post Game

Notes:
Nestor Molina (MiLB signing-Lara) is scheduled to start the fourth game: LVBP Official Site

Freddy Garcia (Monterrey free agent-Caribes) will become the second oldest pitcher in LVBP history to start in the finals and talks about keeping Ildemaro Vargas (former Springfield-Lara) off the bases: Meridiano

St. Louis signed 19-year old Venezuelan RHP Josue Ramirez (picture above) on October 25, 2017 and assigned to short-season Dominican Summer League.

Sunday's Game:
Caribes (1-0) visits Lara (0-1) @ 5:00 PM VET


Dominican League Round Robin:

Raul Valdes (former St. Louis-Cibao) started and pitched five innings.  He allowed four hits, two earned runs, two home runs, one walk, and struck three out for the losing decision (0-3).  (g/f:4-5)

Cibaenas beat Cibao 2-0
LIDOM Official Site Post Game

Donovan Solano (former Memphis-Licey) started at third base and batted second.  2-for-3 with one run.

Escogido beat Licey 12-4
LIDOM Official Site Post Game

No Games Scheduled For Sunday


Colombian League Championship:

Sincelejo beat Monteria 5-0: LCBP Official Site

Sunday's Game:
Sincelejo (2-2) visits Monteria (2-2) @ 5:00 PM - Gueddy Guerra (former VSL) is scheduled to start for Monteria


Puerto Rican League:

Hector Hernandez (former Palm Beach-Santurce) started and pitched 4.1 innings.  He allowed five hits, two earned runs, one home run, and struck two out.  (g/f:6-2)

Randy Ruiz (former MiLB signing-Mayaguez) started as designated hitter and batted fourth.  2-for-4 with one home run, one RBI, and one run.
Yariel Gonzalez (State College-Mayaguez) started in left field and moved to third base, batting fifth.  1-for-3 with one run, one walk, and one strikeout.
Tyler Herron (former Springfield-Mayaguez) entered in the eighth and pitched one inning.  He allowed no hits or runs, and struck one out for the winning decision (2-0).  (ir-s:2-0)

Mayaguez beat Santurce 6-4
LBPRC Official Site Post Game

Sunday's Games:
Santurce (8-7) visits Carolina (5-10) for a doubleheader beginning @ 1:00 PM AST
Caguas (10-5) visits Mayaguez (7-8) for a doubleheader beginning @ 1:00 PM AST

Saturday, January 20, 2018

Cardinals Winter League Notebook 1-20-18: Edgard Montiel Doubles & Helps Win LBPN Championship; Anthony Garcia Singles, Doubles, & Drives In One Run; Randy Ruiz Singles, Walks Twice, & Knocks In One Run



Mexican Pacific League Championship:

Saturday's Game:
Culiacan (0-0) visits Navojoa (0-0) @ 7:30 PM MT


Venezuelan League Championship:

Saturday's Game:
Caribes (0-0) visits Lara (0-0) @ 6:00 PM VET


Dominican League Round Robin:

Friday's Games Were Postponed

Saturday's Games:
Escogido (8-9) visits Licey (11-6) @ 3:00 PM AST
Cibaenas (8-9) visits Cibao (7-10) @ 5:00 PM AST


Nicaraguan League Championship:

Curt Smith (former Springfield-Chinandega) started in right field and batted fifth.  0-for-4 with one walk.
Edgard Montiel (former DSL-Chinandega) started as designated hitter and batted sixth.  1-for-5 with one double, one run, and one strikeout.

Chinandega beat Rivas 8-5
LBPN Official Site Post Game
Chinandega wins the championship taking four of five games in the series


Colombian League Championship:

Jackson Solarte (fomer VSL-Sincelejo) earned the loss after pitching five and a third innings as Monteria beat Sincelejo 14-3: LCBP Official Site

Saturday's Game:
Sincelejo (1-2) visits Monteria (2-1) @ 6:00 PM


Puerto Rican League:

Ruben Gotay (former Memphis-Caguas) started at first base and batted sixth.  2-for-4 with one strikeout and assisted in two double plays.
Robby Rowland (former Springfield-Caguas) entered in the eighth and pitched one inning.  He allowed no hits or runs, and struck one out for the hold (5).  (g/f:2-0)

Caguas beat Santurce 4-2
LBPRC Official Site Post Game

Randy Ruiz (former MiLB signing-Mayaguez) started as designated hitter and batted fourth.  1-for-4 with one RBI, one run, two walks, and one strikeout.
Yariel Gonzalez (State College-Mayaguez) entered late in the game in left field and batted eighth.  0-for-1 with two walks (one intentional).
Tyler Herron (former Springfield-Mayaguez) started and pitched two innings.  He allowed five hits, four earned runs, one walk, one balk, and struck one out.  (g/f:3-0)

Anthony Garcia (former Memphis-Carolina) started in right field and batted fourth.  2-for-5 with one double, one RBI, one run, one stolen base, and one throwing error.

Mayaguez beat Carolina 7-5 in 11 innings
LBPRC Official Site Post Game

Saturday's Game:
Santurce (8-6) visits Mayaguez (6-8) @ 1:30 PM AST

Friday, January 19, 2018

Cardinals Winter League Notebook 1-19-18: Yariel Gonzalez Singles, Walks, & Hits A Solo Home Run In Doubleheader; Curt Smith Collects Three Singles, One Walk, & One RBI; Ivan Maldonado Strikes Out Three & Allows Two Runs Over Six Innings For The Win



Mexican Pacific League Playoffs:

Stats:
Randy Arozarena (Springfield-Navojoa) has played in 11 games going 11-for-43 (.256) with three doubles, one home run, five RBIs, 17 total bases, six runs, two walks, one stolen base, 15 strikeouts, one caught stealing, .313 OBP, .395 SLG, and .708 OPS.

Championship Begins On Saturday


Venezuelan League Playoffs:

Friday's Game:
Caribes (4-1) visits Caracas (1-4) @ 7:00 PM VET


Dominican League Round Robin:

Donovan Solano (former Memphis-Licey) started at third base and batted third.  2-for-4 with two runs and one walk.

Licey beat Cibaenas 6-2
LIDOM Official Site Post Game

Audry Perez (former St. Louis-Escogido) started at catcher and batted seventh.  0-for-4 with three strikeouts.

Escogido beat Cibao 5-3
LIDOM Official Site Post Game

Friday's Games:
Cibaenas (8-9) visits Cibao (7-10) @ 7:30 PM AST
Escogido (8-9) visits Licey (11-6) @ 7:30 PM AST


Nicaraguan League Championship:

Curt Smith (former Springfield-Chinandega) started in right field and batted fifth.  3-for-4 with one RBI, two runs, one walk, and one strikeout.
Edgard Montiel (former DSL-Chinandega) started as designated hitter and batted sixth.  2-for-5 with one double, one RBI, and one run.
Fidencio Flores (former GCL-Chinandega) started and pitched 2.2 innings.  He allowed five hits, four runs (two earned), one home run, and struck one out.  (g/f:2-4)

Chinandega beat Rivas 9-5
LBPN Official Site Post Game

Friday's Game:
Chinandega (3-1) visits Rivas (1-3) @ 6:00 PM


Colombian League Championship:

Friday's Game:
Sincelejo (1-1) visits Monteria (1-1) @ 7:00 PM


Puerto Rican League:

Yariel Gonzalez (State College-Mayaguez) started at first base and batted seventh.  1-for-3 with one home run, one RBI, two runs, one walk, and one sacrifice.

Hector Hernandez (former Palm Beach-Santurce) entered in the sixth and pitched one inning.  He allowed one hit, no runs, and struck one out for the hold (1).  (g/f:1-0)

Mayaguez beat Santurce 4-2 in 10 innings in game one of doubleheader

Randy Ruiz (former MiLB signing-Mayaguez) started as designated hitter and batted fourth.  1-for-4 with one ground into double play.
Yariel Gonzalez (State College-Mayaguez) started in left field and batted fifth.  1-for-4 with one strikeout.

Santurce beat Mayaguez 5-0 in game two of doubleheader
LBPRC Official Site Post Game

Ruben Gotay (former Memphis-Caguas) started at first base and batted sixth.  2-for-4 with one walk and assisted in three double plays.
Ivan Maldonado (former MiLB tryout-Caguas) started and pitched six innings.  He allowed seven hits, two earned runs, one walk, and struck three out for the win (3-0).  (g/f:4-6)

Anthony Garcia (former Memphis-Carolina) started as designated hitter and batted fourth.  1-for-4 with one run and three strikeouts.

Caguas beat Carolina 6-2
LBPRC Official Site Post Game

Friday's Games:
Santurce (8-5) visits Caguas (9-5) @ 1:30 PM AST
Mayaguez (5-8) visits Carolina (5-9) @ 1:30 PM AST

Thursday, January 18, 2018

Cardinals Winter League Notebook 1-18-18: Randy Ruiz Hits A Two-Run Homer; Edgard Montiel Singles Twice & Drives In Two Runs; Tyler Herron Strikes Out One & Holds One Inherited Runner On Base Over One & A Third Hitless/Scoreless Innings



Cuban League:

Notes:
Tunas and Granma will face-off in the championship: Diario de Cuba


Mexican Pacific League Playoffs:

Randy Arozarena (Springfield-Navojoa) started in left field and batted second.  1-for-4 with one double, one RBI, one run, and one strikeout.

Navojoa beat Jalisco 4-2
LMP Official Site Post Game
Navojoa wins series four games to two

No Games Scheduled For Thursday


Venezuelan League Playoffs:

Stats:
Rangel Ravelo (Memphis-Lara) has played in nine games going 14-for-34 (.412) with two doubles, six RBIs, 16 total bases, six runs, nine walks, one stolen base, five strikeouts, .545 OBP, .471 SLG, and 1.016 OPS.
Ildemaro Vargas (former Springfield-Lara) has played in nine games going 17-for-43 (.395) with two doubles, seven RBIs, 19 total bases, nine runs, five walks, seven stolen bases, three strikeouts, two caught stealing, .458 OBP, .442 SLG, and .900 OPS.
Rayder Ascanio (Palm Beach-Magallanes) has played in ten games going 13-for-40 (.325) with three doubles, one home run, seven RBIs, 19 total bases, six runs, one walk, one stolen base, six strikeouts, .341 OBP, .475 SLG, and .816 OPS.
Wilfredo Tovar (Memphis-Caracas) has played in 11 games going 13-for-45 (.289) with three doubles, one home run, four RBIs, 19 total bases, eight runs, two walks, eight strikeouts, .333 OBP, .422 SLG, and .756 OPS.
Leobaldo Pina (Palm Beach-Caracas) has played in four games going 4-for-14 (.286) with one double, one RBI, five total bases, one run, two walks, .375 OBP, .357 SLG, and .732 OPS.
Ronny Cedeno (former St. Louis-Magallanes) has played in ten games going 10-for-41 (.244) with one double, one home run, four RBIs, 14 total bases, six runs, five walks, eight strikeouts, one caught stealing, .326 OBP, .341 SLG, and .668 OPS.
Jose Martinez (former Springfield-Magallanes) has played in ten games going 8-for-33 (.242) with two RBIs, eight RBIs, three runs, three walks, three strikeouts, .306 OBP, .242 SLG, and .548 OPS.
Rafael Ortega (former Memphis-Caribes) has played in ten games going 10-for-42 (.238) with four doubles, two home runs, five RBIs, 20 total bases, five runs, four walks, four strikeouts, one caught stealing, .304 OBP, .476 SLG, and .781 OPS.
Cesar Valera (former Palm Beach-Caribes) has played in one game going 0-for-1 (.000) with one walk, one strikeout, and .500 OBP.

Pedro Rodriguez (former MiLB signing-Magallanes) has made five relief appearances posting a 1-1 record, 2.57 ERA, 1.14 WHIP, one hold, and one save.  He's allowed five hits, two earned runs, three walks, and struck two out over seven innings.
Miguel Socolovich (former St. Louis-Caracas) has made nine relief appearances posting a 1-2 record, 3.24 ERA, 1.08 WHIP, and one hold.  He's allowed six hits, three earned runs, three walks, and struck eight out over 8.1 innings.
Jorge Rondon (former St. Louis-Magallanes) has made eight relief appearances posting a 0-1 record, 4.26 ERA, and 1.58 WHIP.  He's allowed six hits, three earned runs, four walks, and struck four out over 6.1 innings.
Nestor Molina (MiLB signing-Lara) has made two starts posting a 0-0 record, 6.00 ERA, and 1.44 WHIP.  He's allowed 11 hits, eight runs (six earned), two home runs, two walks, and struck eight out over nine innings.

Notes:
Pedro Rodriguez (former MiLB signing-Magallanes) and Jose Martinez (former Springfield-Magallanes) are available for the playoff draft: El Emergente

No Games Scheduled Until Friday


Dominican League Round Robin:

Donovan Solano (former Memphis-Licey) started at third base and moved to second, batting seventh.  2-for-4 with two runs and one fielding error.
Pedro Echemendia (Memphis-Licey) started and pitched 1.2 innings.  He allowed three hits, four runs (three earned), one walk, and struck two out.  (g/f:2-2)

Licey beat Cibaenas 10-8
LIDOM Official Site Post Game

Raul Valdes (former St. Louis-Cibao) started and pitched 5.1 innings.  He allowed five hits, three earned runs, one walk, and struck eight out.  (g/f:5-1)

Audry Perez (former St. Louis-Escogido) started at catcher and batted seventh.  1-for-2 with one RBI, one walk, one sac fly, and allowed one stolen base.

Escogido beat Cibao 5-4
LIDOM Official Site Post Game

Notes:
Luis Urueta (former Palm Beach-Licey MGR) talks about helping to lead Licey to the LIDOM finals: El Heraldo

Thursday's Games:
Cibaenas (8-8) visits Licey (10-6) @ 7:30 PM AST


Nicaraguan League Championship:

Curt Smith (former Springfield-Chinandega) started in right field and batted fifth.  0-for-3 with one run, one walk, and two strikeouts.
Edgard Montiel (former DSL-Chinandega) started as designated hitter and batted sixth.  2-for-4 with two RBIs.

Rivas beat Chinandega 5-4 in 13 innings
LBPN Official Site Post Game

Thursday's Game:
Rivas (1-2) visits Chinandega (2-1) @ 6:00 PM


Colombian League Championship:

Monteria beat Sincelejo 8-4: LCBP Official Site

No Game Scheduled For Thursday


Puerto Rican League:

Anthony Garcia (former Memphis-Carolina) started in right field and batted third.  0-for-3 with one walk.

Santurce beat Carolina 1-0
LBPRC Official Site Post Game

Randy Ruiz (former MiLB signing-Mayaguez) started as designated hitter and batted fourth.  2-or-4 with one home run, two two-out RBIs, and one run.
Tyler Herron (former Springfield-Mayaguez) entered in the seventh an pitched 1.1 innings.  He allowed no hits or runs, and struck one out.  (g/f:2-0)(ir-s:1-0)

Ruben Gotay (former Memphis-Caguas) started at first base and batted sixth.  1-for-4 with one double and one RBI.
Robby Rowland (former Springfield-Caguas) entered in the eighth and pitched one inning.  He allowed no hits or runs, and struck one out for the hold (4).  (g/f:2-0)

Caguas beat Mayaguez 3-2
LBPRC Official Site Post Game

Thursday's Games:
Santurce (7-4) visits Mayaguez (4-7) @ 1:30 PM AST
Caguas (8-5) visits Carolina (5-8) @ 1:30 PM AST

Wednesday, January 17, 2018

Cardinals Winter League Notebook 1-17-18: Wilfredo Tovar Singles, Doubles, & Drives In Two Runs; Rafael Ortega Hits A Solo Home Run; Ruben Gotay Knocks In One Run



Mexican Pacific League Playoffs:

Stats:
Randy Arozarena (Springfield-Navojoa) has played in ten games going 10-for-39 (.256) with two doubles, one home run, four RBIs, 15 total bases, five runs, two walks, one stolen base, 14 strikeouts, one caught stealing, .318 OBP, .385 SLG, and .703 OPS.

Notes:
Ramon Delgado (former Memphis-Jalisco) missed the season with Jalisco after being hit in the eye by a ball: Jalisco Official Twitter

Wednesday's Game:
Jalisco (2-3) visits Navojoa (3-2) @ 7:30 PM MT


Venezuelan League Playoffs:

Wilfredo Tovar (Memphis-Caracas) started at second base and batted second.  2-for-4 with one double, two RBIs, and one run.
Leobaldo Pina (Palm Beach-Caracas) started at third base and batted eighth.  0-for-3 with one run and one walk.
Miguel Socolovich (former St. Louis-Caracas) entered in the eighth and pitched to two batters.  He allowed no hits or runs, and struck one out.  (p-s:7-4)(g/f:1-0)(ir-s:1-0)

Rafael Ortega (former Memphis-Caribes) started in centerfield and batted leaodff.  1-for-4 with one home run, one RBI, one run, and one strikeout.

Caribes beat Caracas 6-5
LVBP Official Site Post Game
Caribes wins the series four games to one

No Games Scheduled For Wednesday


Dominican League Round Robin:

Stats:
Francisco Pena (MiLB signing-Cibaenas) has played in three games going 2-for-6 (.333) with two RBIs, .333 OBP, .333 SLG, and .667 OPS.
Donovan Solano (former Memphis-Licey) has played in 14 games going 16-for-66 (.242) with four doubles, one home run, seven RBIs, 23 total bases, eight runs, one walk, ten strikeouts, .265 OBP, .348 SLG, and .613 OPS.
Audry Perez (former St. Louis-Escogido) has played in seven games going 4-for-19 (.211) with two RBIs, four total bases, one walk, .250 OBP, .211 SLG, and .461 OPS.
Alberto Rosario (former St. Louis-Cibaenas) has played in five games going 0-for-5 (.000) with one strikeout.

Pedro Echemendia (Memphis-Licey) has made three appearances (two starts) posting a 3-0 record, 1.23 ERA, and 0.75 WHIP.  He's allowed eight hits, two earned runs, one home run, three walks, and struck 11 out over 14.2 innings.
Evan MacLane (former St. Louis-Cibao) has made four starts posting a 1-1 record, 3.86 ERA, and 1.64 WHIP.  He's allowed 18 hits, seven runs (six earned), five walks, and struck five out over 14 innings.
Raul Valdes (former St. Louis-Cibao) has made four starts posting a 0-2 record, 5.03 ERA, and 1.68 WHIP.  He's allowed 23 hits, 12 runs (11 earned), three home runs, ten walks, and struck 17 out over 19.2 innings.
Angel Castro (former Memphis-Cibaenas) has made one relief appearance posting a 0-0 record, 27.00 ERA, and 9.0) WHIP.  He's allowed two hits, one earned run, and one walk over 0.1 innings.

Tuesday's Games Were Postponed

Notes:
Pedro Echemendia (Memphis-Licey) is scheduled to start for Licey on Wednesday: Licey Official Site

Luis Urueta (former Palm Beach-Licey MGR) talks Licey rotation: Licey Official Site

Wednesday's Games:
Cibaenas (8-7) visits Licey (9-6) @ 2:00 PM AST
Cibao (7-8) visits Escogido (6-9) @ 7:30 PM AST


Nicaraguan League Championship:

Stats:
Curt Smith (former Springfield-Chinandega) has played in two games going 2-for-6 (.333) with two RBIs, two total bases, one run, one walk, one sac fly, two strikeouts, .444 OBP, .333 SLG, and .777 OPS.
Edgard Montiel (former DSL-Chinandega) has played in two games going 1-for-7 (.143) with one double, two total bases, one walk, one strikeout, .250 OBP, .286 SLG, and .536 OPS.

Wednesday's Game:
Chinandega (2-0) visits Rivas (0-2) @ 6:00 PM


Colombian League Championship:

Gueddy Guerra (former VSL-Monteria) earned the loss as Sincelejo beat Monteria 3-2: LCBP Official Site


Panama League:

Notes:
Cocle has declined to participate in the Latin American Series due to wages and runner-up Urraca will take their place: TV Max Deportes


Puerto Rican League:

Anthony Garcia (former Memphis-Carolina) started in right field and batted fourth.  1-for-4 with one stolen base and one caught stealing.
Juan Caballero (former Johnson City-Carolina) entered in the seventh and pitched one inning.  He allowed one hit, one earned run, one home run, one walk, and struck one out.  (g/f:1-1)

Ruben Gotay (former Memphis-Caguas) started at first base and batted sixth.  0-for-3 with one RBI and one sac fly.
Robby Rowland (former Springfield-Caguas) entered in the eighth and pitched one inning.  He allowed one hit and no runs for the hold (3).  (g/f:2-0)

Caguas beat Carolina 6-1
LBPRC Official Site Post Game

Notes:
Mayaguez signed Randy Ruiz (former MiLB signing): El Vocero

Wednesday's Games:
Carolina (5-7) visits Santurce (6-4) @ 1:30 PM AST
Mayaguez (4-6) visits Caguas (7-5) @ 1:30 PM AST

Tuesday, January 16, 2018

Cardinals Winter League Notebook 1-16-18: Erick Almonte Named LIDOM Caribbean Series GM; Ildemaro Vargas Singles Twice, Walks, & Drives In Three Runs; Rangel Ravelo Singles, Doubles, & Knocks In Two Runs



Mexican Pacific League Playoffs:

Randy Arozarena (Springfield-Navojoa) started in left field and batted second.  1-for-4 with one strikeout.


No Games Scheduled For Tuesday


Venezuelan League Playoffs:

Ildemaro Vargas (former Springfield-Lara) started at second base and batted leadoff.  2-for-5 with three RBIs (two w/two-outs), two runs, one intentional walk, one fielding error, and assisted in two double plays.
Rangel Ravelo (Memphis-Lara) started at first base and batted third.  2-for-6 with one double, two RBIs, one run, one strikeout, grounded into one double play, and assisted in one double play.
Nestor Molina (MiLB signing-Lara) started and pitched 3.1 innings.  He allowed eight hits, six runs (five earned), one home run, one walk, and struck four out.  (p-s:76-47)(g/f:3-1)

Jose Martinez (former Springfield-Magallanes) entered late in the game at third base and batted second.  0-for-1 at the plate.
Ronny Cedeno (former St. Louis-Magallanes) started at second base and batted fifth.  1-for-5 with one run, three strikeouts, and assisted in one double play.
Rayder Ascanio (Palm Beach-Magallanes) started at shortstop and batted ninth.  1-for-5 with two RBIs and one run.
Jorge Rondon (former St. Louis-Magallanes) entered in the fifth and pitched to three batters.  He allowed one hit and one earned run.  (p-s:9-6)(g/f:0-1)(ir-s:1-0)
Pedro Rodriguez (former MiLB signing-Magallanes) entered in the ninth and pitched two innings.  He allowed three hits, two earned runs, and one intentional walk for the losing decision (0-1).  (p-s:24-17)(g/f:3-1)

Lara sweeps the series in four games

Wilfredo Tovar (Memphis-Caracas) started at second base and batted second.  1-for-4 with one double and one strikeout.
Leobaldo Pina (Palm Beach-Caracas) started at third base and batted sixth.  1-for-3 with one walk.

Rafael Ortega (former Memphis-Caribes) started in centerfield and batted leadoff.  0-for-3 with one run and one walk.

Tuesday's Games:
Caracas (1-3) visits Caribes (3-1) @ 7:00 PM VET


Dominican League Round Robin:

Evan MacLane (former St. Louis-Cibao) started and pitched to two batters.  He allowed one hit, no runs, and one walk.  MacLane left with unknown injury.

Audry Perez (former St. Louis-Escogido) started at catcher and batted seventh.  0-for-4 and threw out one of two base runners.


Donovan Solano (former Memphis-Licey) started at third base and moved to second, batting second.  1-for-5 with one two-out RBI and two strikeouts.

Erick Almonte (GCL MGR-LIDOM Asst. Baseball Op) was named general manager of the Caribbean Series: Listin Diario

Luis Urueta (former Palm Beach-Licey MGR) talks about the recent loss: Licey Official Site

Tuesday's Games:
Cibaenas (8-7) visits Cibao (7-8) @ 7:30 PM AST
Escogido (6-9) visits Licey (9-6) @ 7:30 PM AST


Nicaraguan League Championship:

Curt Smith (former Springfield-Chinandega) started in right field and batted fifth.  1-for-2 with one RBI, one run, one walk, and one sac fly.
Edgard Montiel (former DSL-Chinandega) started as designated hitter and batted sixth.  0-for-4 with one strikeout.

Chinandega beat Rivas 6-1
LBPN Official Site Post Game

No Games Scheduled For Tuesday


Colombian League Round Robin:

Stats:
Jose Calero (former GCL-Sincelejo) made four relief appearances posting a 1-0 record and 0.00 ERA.  He allowed six hits, no runs, two walks, hit one batter, threw one wild pitch, and struck six out over nine innings.
Jackson Solarte (former VSL-Sincelejo) made three relief appearances posting a 1-0 record and 0.00 ERA.  He allowed no hits or runs, three walks, hit one batter, and struck one out over four innings.
Ramon Ulacio (former GCL-Monteria) made two relief appearances posting a 0-0 record and 0.00 ERA.  He allowed two hits, two unearned runs, and struck four out over three innings.
Dewin Perez (Peoria-Barranquilla) made three relief appearances posting a 0-0 record and 0.00 ERA.  He allowed no hits or runs, one walk, and struck one out over 1.2 innings.
Enrique Perez (GCL-Barranquilla) made four relief appearances posting a 0-0 record and 3.86 ERA.  He allowed two hits, one earned run, three walks, and struck four out over 2.1 innings.
Gueddy Guerra (former VSL-Monteria) made two starts posting a 1-1 record and 5.73 ERA.  He allowed 11 hits, eight runs (seven earned), two home runs, three walks, hit two batters, threw one wild pitch, and struck eight out over 11 innings.
Jonathan Escudero (former Palm Beach-Barranquilla) made three appearances (two starts) posting a 0-1 record and 9.64 ERA.  He allowed six hits, five earned runs, five walks, and struck four out over 4.2 innings.

Tuesday's Championship Game:
Monteria (0-0) visits Sincelejo (0-0) @ 7:00 PM - Gueddy Guerra (former VSL) is scheduled to start for Monteria


Puerto Rican League:

Stats:
Ricardo Bautista (State College-Caguas) has played in two games going 1-for-3 (.333) with one double, one RBI, two total bases, three runs, two walks, .600 OBP, .667 SLG, and 1.267 OPS.
Anthony Garcia (former Memphis-Carolina) has played in five games going 4-for-14 (.286) with one home run, three RBIs, seven total bases, four runs, four walks, four strikeouts, .444 OBP, .500 SLG, and .944 OPS.
Randy Ruiz (former MiLB signing-Caguas) has played in three games going 2-for-8 (.250) with two total bases, one walk, four strikeouts, .333 OBP, .250 SLG, and .583 OPS.
Ruben Gotay (former Memphis-Caguas) has played in four games going 3-for-14 (.214) with one double, five RBIs, four total bases, two runs, two walks, five strikeouts, .313 OBP, .286 SLG, and .598 OPS.
Yariel Gonzalez (State College-Mayaguez) has played in four games going 2-for-14 (.143) with one RBI, two total bases, one strikeout, .133 OBP, .143 SLG, and .276 OPS.
Luis Mateo (former Memphis-Caguas) has played in one games going 0-for-3 (.000).

Ivan Maldonado (former MiLB tryout-Caguas) has made one start posting a 1-0 record, 0.00 ERA, and 1.00 WHIP.  He's allowed four hits, no runs, one walk, and struck one out over five innings.
Hector Hernandez (former Palm Beach-Santurce) has made relief appearances posting a 1-0 record, 0.00 ERA, and 0.82 WHIP.  He's allowed one hit, no runs, two walks, and struck four out over 3.2 innings.
Tyler Herron (former Springfield-Mayaguez) has made two relief appearances posting  1-0 record, 0.00 ERA, and 0.00 WHIP.  He's allowed no hits or runs, and struck three out over 3.1 innins.
Juan Caballero (former Johnson City-Carolina) has made one relief appearance posting a 0-0 record, 0.00 ERA, and 1.00 WHIP.  He's allowed no hits or runs, and one walk over one inning.
Robby Rowland (former Springfield-Caguas) has made two relief appearances posting a 0-0 record, 3.86 ERA, 2.14 WHIP, and one hold.  He's allowed four hits, one earned run, one walk, and struck two out over 2.1 innings.

Notes:
Caguas released Randy Ruiz (former MiLB signing): Primera Hora

Tuesday's Game:
Carolina (5-6) visits Caguas (6-5) @ 1:30 PM AST