Cardinals Winter League Notebook 1-29-17: Hector Salazar Strikes Out Three & Allows One Run Over Five & Two-Thirds Innings; Donovan Solano Collects Two Singles & One RBI; Edgard Montiel Singles & Walks Twice

Hector Salazar - Provincial de Panama Metro

Mexican Pacific League Championship:

Eugenio Velez (former Memphis-Mochis) started as designated hitter and batted seventh.  1-for-3 with one run, one walk, one stolen base, and grounded into one double play.

Mexicali beat Mochis 13-1
LMP Official Site Post Game

Notes:
Mexicali won the series over Mochis four games to two and will head to the Caribbean Series.


Dominican League Championship:

Donovan Solano (former Memphis-Licey) started at second base and batted second.  2-for-5 with one RBI, grounded into one double play, and assisted in two double plays.

Brayan Pena (St. Louis free agent-Cibaenas) entered late in the game as a pinch hitter and batted ninth.  0-for-1 at the plate.
Angel Castro (former Memphis-Cibaenas) started and pitched to four batters.  He allowed two hits, no runs, and one walk.  (g/f:1-0)

Licey beat Cibaenas 6-2
LIDOM Official Site Post Game

Notes:
Licey won the series over Cibaenas five games to four and will head to the Caribbean Series.

The LIDOM had a little trouble paying the players in the playoffs: El Caribe

Cibaenas fans upset over the loss set fire to a tree near city hall: El Caribe

Donovan and Jonathan Solano (Licey) celebrated winning the LIDOM championship: El Heraldo


Australian Baseball League:

Malik Collymore (former Johnson City-Sydney) started in left field and batted second.  1-for-3 with one double, one walk, one stolen base, and one caught stealing.

Adelaide beat Sydney 4-3
Adelaide Official Site Post Game

Monday's Game:
Sydney (15-24) visits Brisbane (21-18) in makeup game for 1/15/17


Latin American Series:

Hector Salazar (former GCL-Panama Metro) started and pitched 5.2 innings.  He allowed three hits, one earned run, five walks, and struck three out.  (p-s:92-49)
Hector Corpas (former Quad Cities-Panama Metro) entered in the eighth and pitched to four batters.  He allowed two hits, one earned run, and struck one out.  (p-s:15-10)(ir-s:3-3)

Edgard Montiel (former DSL-Chinandega) started as designated hitter and batted third.  1-for-3 with one run, two walks, and one strikeout.
Curt Smith (former Springfield-Chinandega) started in right field and batted fourth.  1-for-5 with one run and one strikeout.

Panama Metro beat Chinandega 7-5
LCBP Official Site Post Game

Francisco Rivera (former Palm Beach-Xalapa) started at catcher and batted third.  1-for-4 at the plate.

Monteria beat Xalapa 9-0
LCBP Official Site Post Game

Notes:
Panama Metro lost out on the championship game in the tie-breaker coin flip: Probeis Oficial Twitter

Sunday's Championship Game:
Monteria (2-1) visits Chinandega (2-1) @ 3:00 PM


Caribbean Series (February 1, 2017):

Notes:
Zulia arrived in Culiacan, Mexico and added Pedro Rodriguez (former MiLB signing-Caribes/Lara) roster: LVBP Official Site

Rumors are swirling that the Puerto Rican League may not operate for the 2017-18 season and Ramon Vazquez (former Memphis-Santurce MGR) will look for opportunities elsewhere: Primera Hora


Arizona Winter League (February 3, 2017):

Notes:
Players report on January 30, 2017: Arizona Winter League Twitter


World Baseball Classic (March 6, 2017):

Notes:
The Colombian team will begin training tomorrow to create the 28-man roster from 50 players with Neder Horta (former St. Louis scout) as manager and Luis Urueta (former Palm Beach) as assistant: El Meridiano

Cardinals Winter League Notebook 1-24-17: Luis Urueta Talks Edgar Renteria & World Baseball Classic; Ronny Cedeno Singles, Homers, Walks Twice, & Drives In Three Runs Before Game Suspended; Evan MacLane Holds A 2-0 Record & 2.73 ERA In Five Starts In LIDOM Playoffs

Luis Urueta - Colombia World Baseball Classic MGR

Venezuelan League Playoffs:

Ildemaro Vargas (former Palm Beach-Lara) started at second base and batted second.  0-for-4 with one walk.
Pedro Rodriguez (former MiLB signing-Lara) entered in the eighth and pitched to five batters.  He allowed three hits, one earned run, and one home run.  (p-s:16-11)(g/f:0-1)

Ronny Cedeno (former MLB signing-Zulia) started at third base and batted eighth.  2-for-3 with one home run, three RBIs (two w/two-outs), one run, two walks, and one stolen base.

Lara and Zulia tied 7-7, suspended after ten innings
Game was suspended due to violence in the stands: LVBP Official Site

Tuesday's Game:
Lara (0-2) visits Zulia (2-0) @ 7:00 PM VET


Mexican Pacific League Championship:

Stats:
Eugenio Velez (former Memphis-Mochis) has played in 14 games going 12-for-53 (.226) with one double, one triple, three home runs, eight RBIs, 24 total bases, nine runs, two walks, two stolen bases, six strikeouts, two caught stealing, .250 OBP, .453 SLG, and .703 OPS.

Tuesday's Game:
Mochis (1-1) visits Mexicali (1-1) @ 7:30 PM PT


Dominican League Playoffs:

Stats:
Donovan Solano (former Memphis-Licey) has played in 18 games going 16-for-46 (.348) with four doubles, six RBIs, 20 total bases, eight runs, four walks, one stolen base, six strikeouts, .415 OBP, .435 SLG, and .850 OPS.
Brayan Pena (St. Louis free agent-Cibaenas) has played in 13 games going 7-for-29 (.241) with two doubles, five RBIs, nine total bases, five runs, three walks, five strikeouts, .313 OBP, .310 SLG, and .623 OPS.
Hector Luna (former St. Louis-Cibaenas) has played in 13 games going 8-for-39 (.205) with three doubles, six RBIs, 11 total bases, one run, four walks, eight strikeouts, .311 OBP, .282 SLG, and .593 OPS.

Evan MacLane (former St. Louis-Licey) has made five starts posting a 2-0 record, 2.73 ERA, and 1.04 WHIP.  He's allowed 29 hits, ten runs (nine earned), three home runs, two walks, hit one batter, and struck 14 out over 29.2 innings.

Tuesday's Game:
Licey (2-2) visits Cibaenas (2-2) @ 8:00 PM AST


Puerto Rican League Championship:

Stats:
Randy Ruiz (former MiLB signing-Caguas) has played in 13 games going 14-for-45 (.311) with three doubles, one home run, 11 RBIs, 20 total bases, four runs, five walks, ten strikeouts, .380 OBP, .444 SLG, and .824 OPS.
Ruben Gotay (former Memphis-Caguas) has played in 13 games going 13-for-44 (.295) with four doubles, seven RBIs, 17 total bases, four runs, nine walks, 12 strikeouts, one caught stealing, .426 OBP, .386 SLG, and .812 OPS.

Hector Hernandez (former Palm Beach-Santurce) has made two relief appearances posting a 0-0 record, 0.00 ERA, and 0.00 WHIP.  He's allowed no hits or runs, and struck two out over two innings.
Justin Wright (Memphis free agent-Caguas) has made five relief appearances posting a 1-0 record, 0.00 ERA, and 2.14 WHIP.  He's allowed three hits, two unearned runs, two walks, and struck three out over 2.1 innings.
J.C. Romero (former St. Louis-Santurce) has made seven relief appearances posting a 0-0 record, 1.59 ERA, 1.06 WHIP, and three holds.  He's allowed three hits, one earned run, one home run, three walks, hit one batter, and struck five out over 5.2 innings.

Notes:
Caguas will retire Ivan Rodriguez's number: Primera Hora

No Game Scheduled Until Wednesday


Colombian League Championship:

Stats:
Jose Calero (former GCL-Sincelejo) has a 0-1 record and 3.86 ERA.  He allowed three hits, three runs (one earned), and one walk over 2.1 innings.
Jose Almarante (former Memphis-Sincelejo) has a 0-0 record and 10.80 ERA.  He allowed four hits, three runs (two earned), one home run, threw one wild pitch, and struck two out over 1.2 innings.


California Winter League:

Notes:
Katie Griffith (Hit King) became the first woman to pitch in the league: CWL Official Site


Caribbean Series (February 1, 2017):

Notes:
Cuba has filed paperwork to become a permanent member of the Caribbean Series.  The board is still considering Nicaragua, Panama, and Colombia: ESPN Deportes


World Baseball Classic (March 6, 2017):

Notes:
Luis Urueta (former Palm Beach-Colombia MGR) talks Edgar Renteria (former St. Louis) and the Colombian team: El Heraldo

Cardinals Winter League Notebook 1-23-17: Jonathan Rivera Finished With A Slash Line Of .357/.379/.429 In Panama; Donovan Solano Singles Twice, Doubles, & Drives In One Run; Randy Ruiz Doubles & Knocks In One Run

Jonathan Rivera - Aguilas de Metropolitanas

Cuban League Championship:

Granma, with the help of Alfredo Despaigne and Guillermo Aviles, won the championship over Avila and will advance to the 2017 Caribbean Series: Baseball de Cuba


Venezuelan League Championship:

Stats:
Ildemaro Vargas (former Palm Beach-Lara) has played in 12 games going 12-for-47 (.255) with three doubles, four RBIs, 15 total bases, nine runs, ten walks, three strikeouts, two caught stealing, .390 OBP, .319 SLG, and .709 OPS.
Ronny Cedeno (former MLB signing-Zulia) has played in ten games going 8-for-35 (.229) with six RBIs, eight total bases, one run, four walks, nine strikeouts, one caught stealing, .308 OBP, .229 SLG, and .536 OPS.

Pedro Rodriguez (former MiLB signing-Caribes/Lara) has made four relief appearances posting a 0-0 record, 2.25 ERA, and 0.75 WHIP.  He's allowed three hits, one earned run, and struck two out over four innings.

Monday's Game:
Lara (0-2) visits Zulia (2-0) @ 7:00 PM VET


Mexican Pacific League Championship:

Eugenio Velez (former Memphis-Mochis) started in left field and batted leadoff.  1-for-4 with one strikeout.

Mexicali beat Mochis 7-2
LMP Official Site Post Game

No Game Scheduled For Monday


Dominican League Championship:

Brayan Pena (St. Louis free agent-Cibaenas) entered late in the game at catcher and batted ninth.  1-for-2 with one two-out RBI and one run.

Donovan Solano (former Memphis-Licey) started at second base and batted second.  3-for-5 with one double, one two-out RBI, one run, one strikeout, and assisted in one double play.

Licey beat Cibaenas 9-6
Listin Diario Post Game

Notes:
Licey and Cibaenas before Sunday's game took a moment of silence for Yordano Ventura (Kansas City-Cibaenas) and Andy Marte (KT-Cibaenas).  Hector Luna (former St. Louis-Cibaenas) and Brayan Pena (St. Louis-Cibaenas) showed the most emotion:  El Caribe and El Caribe

Carlos Martinez (St. Louis-Cibaenas) is nominated for Dominican Pitcher of the Year: El Caribe

No Game Scheduled For Monday


Puerto Rican League Championship:

Randy Ruiz (former MiLB signing-Caguas) started as designated hitter and batted fourth.  1-for-4 with one double, one RBI, and one strikeout.
Ruben Gotay (former Memphis-Caguas) started at first base and batted fifth.  1-for-4 with one RBI, one strikeout, and assisted in one double play.
Justin Wright (Memphis free agent-Caguas) entered in the fourth and pitched to one batter.  He allowed one hit and no runs.  (ir-s:2-0)

J.C. Romero (former St. Louis-Santurce) entered in the eighth and pitched one inning.  He allowed no hits or runs, one walk, and picked one runner off.  (g/f:2-0)

Notes:
Randy Ruiz (former MiLB signing-Caguas) brought his son, R.J., out before the game to play in the field: Primera Hora

Caguas beat Santurce 4-1
LBPRC Official Site Post Game

No Game Scheduled For Monday


Australian Baseball League:

Stats:
Malik Collymore (former Johnson City-Sydney) has played in 35 games going 38-for-135 (.281) with six doubles, three home runs, 22 RBIs, 53 total bases, 20 runs, 19 walks, 13 stolen bases, 32 strikeouts, four caught stealing, .372 OBP, .393 SLG, and .764 OPS.


Panama League Championship:

Notes:
Panama Metro beat Cocle 3-2 in the playoff game: ProbeisOficial Twitter

Panama Metro won the championship over Panama, 6-4: TV Max Deportes

Jonathan Rivera (Johnson City-Metropolitanas) finished with a .357 AVG with .379 OBP, .429 SLG, and .808 OPS.


Latin American Series (Hosted By Colombia - January 26, 2017):

Thursday's Games:
Xalapa (Veracruz) visits Panama Metro (Panama) @ 3:00 PM
Chinandega (Nicaragua) visits Monteria (Colombia) @ 7:00 PM


Asia Professional Baseball Challenge (November 16, 2017):

Notes:
Will be a three-day tournament between the champions of the NPB, KBO, and CPBL: Yonhap News Agency

Cardinals Winter League Notebook 1-22-17: Ruben Gotay Singles, Doubles, Walks, & Drives In Two Runs; Ronny Cedeno Collects Two Singles & Two RBIs; Pedro Rodriguez & Hector Hernandez Each Strikes Out One Over One Hitless/Scoreless Inning

Ruben Gotay - Criollos de Caguas

Venezuelan League Championship:

Ronny Cedeno (former MLB signing-Zulia) started at third base and batted ninth.  2-for-5 with two two-out RBIs and three strikeouts.

Ildemaro Vargas (former Palm Beach-Lara) started at second base and batted leadoff.  0-for-4 and one missed catch error.
Pedro Rodriguez (former MiLB signing-Lara) entered in the ninth and pitched one inning.  He allowed no hits or runs, and struck one out.  (p-s:11-7)(g/f:2-0)

Zulia beat Lara 11-1
LVBP Official Site Post Game

Notes:
Ildemaro Vargas (former Palm Beach-Lara) was eager to return and help in the championship: LVBP Official Site

Tito Landrum (former St. Louis-Lara) played in the last championship series between Zulia and Lara: LVBP Official Site

No Game Scheduled For Sunday


Mexican Pacific League Championship:

Eugenio Velez (former Memphis-Mochis) started in left field and batted leadoff.  0-for-4 with one strikeout and one caught stealing.

Mochis beat Mexicali 3-1
LMP Official Site Post Game

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


Dominican League Championship:

Donovan Solano (former Memphis-Licey) entered late in the game at second base and batted second.  0-for-1 and one fielding error.

Brayan Pena (St. Louis free agent-Cibaenas) started at catcher and batted seventh.  0-for-2 at the plate.

Cibaenas beat Licey 11-4
Listin Diario Post Game

Notes:
Andy Marte (KT-Cibaenas) died in a car accident early Sunday morning: El Caribe and El Caribe

Yordano Ventura (Kansas City-Cibaenas) also died in a car accident this morning: El Caribe

Sunday's Game:
Cibaenas (2-1) visits Licey (1-2) @ 4:00 PM AST


Puerto Rican League Championship:

Hector Hernandez (former Palm Beach-Santurce) entered in the seventh and pitched one inning.  He allowed no hits or runs, and struck one out.  (g/f:0-2)

Randy Ruiz (former MiLB signing-Caguas) started as designated hitter and batted fourth.  1-for-4 with one RBI and one run.
Ruben Gotay (former Memphis-Caguas) started at first base and batted fifth.  2-for-4 with one double, two RBIs (one w/two-outs), three runs, one walk, and assisted in two double plays.
Joel Pineiro (former St. Louis-Caguas) entered in the eighth and pitched two innings.  He allowed two hits, one earned run, and hit one batter.  (g/f:4-1)

Caguas beat Santurce 12-1
LBPRC Official Site Post Game

Sunday's Game:
Caguas (3-3) visits Santurce (3-3) @ 4:15 PM AST


Australian Baseball League:

Malik Collymore (former Johnson City-Sydney) started in left field and batted leadoff.  0-for-4 with one intentional walk.

Sydney beat Canberra 7-6

No Games Scheduled Until Thursday


Colombian League Championship:

Notes:
Monteria beat Sincelejo 6-1 to win the series four games to two: LCBP Official Site


Veracruz League Championship:

Notes:
Xalapa beat Minatitlan 13-2 to win the championship: LBEV Twitter


Panama League Championship:

Notes:
Panama Metro and Cocle will play tiebreaker game to move on to the championship: David Salayandia Twitter

Cardinals Winter League Notebook 1-21-17: Malik Collymore Singles & Drives In Two Runs In Doubleheader; Evan MacLane Strikes Out Two & Allows Two Runs Over Five & Two-Thirds Innings; Richard Castillo Pitched One Scoreless Inning

Malik Collymore - Sydney Blue Sox

Venezuelan League Championship:

Ronny Cedeno (former MLB signing-Zulia) started at third base and batted ninth.  2-for-5 with two strikeouts.

Richard Castillo (former Memphis-Lara) entered in the ninth and pitched one inning.  He allowed two hits and no runs.  (p-s:9-7)(g/f:2-0)

Zulia beat Lara 12-2
LVBP Official Site Post Game

Notes:
Pedro Rodriguez (former MiLB signing-Caribes/Lara) looks forward to helping Lara win the championship: LVBP Official Site

Ildemaro Vargas (former Palm Beach-Lara) rejoined Lara as expected: LVBP Official Site

Saturday's Games:
Zulia (1-0) visits Lara (0-1) @ 5:30 PM VET


Mexican Pacific League Championship:

Stats:
Eugenio Velez (former Memphis-Mochis) has played in 12 games going 11-for-45 (.244) with one double, one triple, three home runs, eight RBIs, 23 total bases, nine runs, two walks, two stolen bases, four strikeouts, one caught stealing, .271 OBP, .511 SLG, and .782 OPS.
Efren Navarro (former Memphis-Hermosillo) has played in 14 games going 8-for-47 (.170) with three doubles, one home run, seven RBIs, 14 total bases, three runs, 11 walks, 13 strikeouts, .311 OBP, .298 SLG, and .690 OPS.
Iker Franco (former Springfield-Culiacan) has played in five games going 0-for-4 (.000) with one RBI, one run, two walks, two strikeouts, .286 OBP.

Dennys Reyes (former St. Louis-Culiacan) has made eight relief appearances posting a 0-0 record, 3.38 ERA, 1.50 WHIP, and one hold.  He's allowed two hits, two runs (one earned), two walks, and struck one out over 2.2 innings.
Victor Marte (former St. Louis-Culiacan) has made seven relief appearance posting a 0-0 record, 4.05 ERA, and 1.20 WHIP.  He's allowed five hits, three earned runs, one home run, three walks, and struck five out over 5.2 innings.

Saturday's Games:
Mexicali (0-0) visits Mochis (0-0) @ 6:00 PM MT


Dominican League Championship:

Hector Luna (former St. Louis-Cibaenas) started as designated hitter and batted seventh.  1-for-2 at the plate.
Brayan Pena (St. Louis free agent-Cibaenas) entered lated in the game as a pinch hitter and batted ninth.  0-for-1 at the plate.

Donovan Solano (former Memphis-Licey) entered late in the game at third base.
Evan MacLane (former St. Louis-Licey) started and pitched 5.2 innings.  He allowed six hits, two runs (one earned), and struck two out.  (g/f:7-5)

Licey beat Cibaenas 4-2
LIDOM Official Site Post Game

Saturday's Games:
Licey (1-1) visits Cibaenas (1-1) @ 5:00 PM AST


Puerto Rican League Championship:

Stats:
Randy Ruiz (former MiLB signing-Caguas) has played in 11 games going 12-for-37 (.324) with two doubles, one home run, nine RBIs, 17 total bases, three runs, five walks, nine strikeouts, .405 OBP, .459 SLG, and .864 OPS.
Ruben Gotay (former Memphis-Cahuas) has played in 11 games going 10-for-36 (.278) with three doubles, four RBIs, 13 total bases, one run, eight walks, 11 strikeouts, one caught stealing, .422 OBP, .361 SLG, and .783 OPS.

Joel Pineiro (former St. Louis-Caguas) has made one relief appearance posting a 0-0 record, 0.00 ERA, and 1.80 WHIP.  He's allowed three hits, no runs, and struck one out over 1.2 innings.
J.C. Romero (former St. Louis-Santurce) has made six relief appearances posting a 0-0 record, 1.59 ERA, 1.07 SHIP, and three holds.  He's allowed three hits, one earned run, one home run, two walks, hit one batter, and struck five out over 4.2 innings.

Saturday's Games:
Santurce (3-2) visits Caguas (2-3) @ 7;15 PM AST


Nicaraguan League Championship:

Stats:
Curt Smith (former Springfield-Chinandega) played in five games going 7-for-19 (.368) with one home run, six RBIs, ten total bases, four runs, three walks (one intentional), three strikeouts, grounded into one double play, .478 OBP
Edgard Montiel (former DSL-Chinandega) has played in five games going two doubles, one home run, three RBIs, 12 total bases, three runs, one walk, five strikeouts, .375 OBP, .526 SLG, and .920 OBP.

Fidencio Flores (former GCL-Rivas) has made one start posting a 0-1 record, 0.00 ERA.   He's allowed four hits, two unearned runs, two walks, hit one batter.


Australian Baseball League:

Malik Collymore (former Johnson City-Sydney) started in left field and batted leadoff.  1-for-4 with two RBIs (one w/two-outs) and two strikeouts.

Sydney beat Canberra 5-1 in game one of doubleheader

Malik Collymore (former Johnson City-Sydney) started in left field and batted leadoff.  0-for-4 with one run.

Canberra beat Sydney 2-1 in game two of doubleheader
Sydney Official Site Post Game

Sunday's Games:
Adelaide (19-16) visits Melbourne (24-11) @ 1:00 PM AET
Perth (12-23) visits Brisbane (17-17) @ 2:00 PM AEST
Canberra (19-16) visits Sydney (13-21) @ 4:00 PM AET


Colombian League Championship:

Saturday's Game:
Sincelejo (2-3) visits Monteria (3-2) @ 5:00 PM


Veracruz League Championship:

Notes:
Xalapa beat Minatitlan 10-8 in the first game of the championship: LBE Ver Twitter

Cardinals Winter League Notebook 1-15-17: Donovan Solano Doubles Twice & Drives In Two Runs; Evan MacLane Strikes Out Six & Allows One Run Over Six Innings For The Win; Curt Smith Knocks In Two Runs

Donovan Solano - Tigres del Licey

Venezuelan League Playoffs:

Stats:
Ildemaro Vargas (former Palm Beach-Lara) as played in nine games going 7-for-34 (.206) with two doubles, three RBIs, nine total bases, six runs, eight walks, three strikeouts, two caught stealing, .364 OBP, .265 SLG, and .628 OPS.
Jose Martinez (St. Louis-La Guaira) has played in six games going 4-for-20 (.200) with one double, two RBIs, five total bases, four runs, five walks, seven strikeouts, .360 OBP, .250 SLG, and .610 OPS.
Ronny Cedeno (former MLB signing-Zulia) has played in five games going 3-for-17 (.176) with four RBIs, three total bases, one run, three walks, four strikeouts, one caught stealing, .300 OBP, .176 SLG, and .476 OPS.
Jose Gonzalez (former Springfield-La Guaira) has played in three games going 0-for-5 (.000) with three strikeouts.

Roberto Canache (former Johnson City-Caribes) has made five relief appearances posting a 0-0 record, 0.00 ERA, 0.56 WHIP, and one hold.  He's allowed one hit, no runs, two walks, and struck two out over 5.1 innings.
Pedro Rodriguez (former MiLB signing-Caribes) has made one relief appearance posting a 0-0 record, 0.00 ERA, and 0.00 WHIP.  He's allowed no hits or runs, and struck one out over one inning.
Kender Villegas (former Palm Beach-La Guaira) has made four relief appearances posting a 1-0 record, 3.00 ERA, and 2.00 WHIP.  He's allowed four hits, two runs (one earned), two walks, and struck two out over three innings.
Geudy Guerra (former VSL-La Guaira) has made three relief appearances posting a 0-0 record, 19.29 ERA, and 3.86 WHIP.  He's allowed five hits, five earned runs, one home run, four walks, and struck one out over 2.1 innings.

Sunday's Games:
Lara (1-1) visits La Guaira (1-1) @ 1:00 PM VET
Caribes (1-1) visits Zulia (1-1) @ 4:00 PM VET


Mexican Pacific League Playoffs:

Eugenio Velez (former Memphis-Mochis) started in left field and batted leadoff.  0-for-4 with one ground into double play.

Iker Franco (former Springfield-Culiacan) entered late in the game at catcher and batted eighth.  0-for-1 at the plate.

Culiacan beat Mochis 7-3
LMP Official Site Post Game

Sunday's Games:
Mexicali (2-0) visits Hermosillo (0-2) @ 5:00 PM MST
Mochis (2-1) visits Culiacan (1-2) @ 5:00 PM MT


Dominican League Playoffs:

Rainel Rosario (former Springfield-Cibaenas) started as designated hitter and batted fifth.  1-for-5 with one double and three strikeouts.

Cibao beat Cibaenas 8-3 in game one of doubleheader
LIDOM Official Site Post Game

Brayan Pena (St. Louis free agent-Cibaenas) started at catcher and batted fourth.  1-for-4 and allowed one stolen base.
Rainel Rosario (former Springfield-Cibaenas) started in right field and batted seventh.  0-for-2 with one walk and one missed catch error.
Angel Castro (former Memphis-Cibaenas) started and pitched four innings.  He allowed seven hits, four runs (two earned), and struck one out.  (g/f:5-2)

Cibao beat Cibaenas 8-2 in game two of doubleheader

Tommy Pham (St. Louis-Escogido) started in centerfield and batted fifth.  0-for-4 with two strikeouts and one throwing error.

Donovan Solano (former Memphis-Licey) started at third base and moved to second, batting seventh.  2-for-4 with two doubles, two two-out RBIs, two runs, one sacrifice, and two strikeouts.
Evan MacLane (former St. Louis-Licey) started and pitched six innings.  He allowed four hits, one earned run, one home run, one walk, and struck six out for the winning decision (2-0).  (g/f:5-4)

Licey beat Escogido 11-1
LIDOM Official Site Post Game

Sunday's Games:
Cibaenas (11-4) visits Escogido (5-10) @ 4:00 PM AST
Licey (7-8) visits Cibao (7-8) @ 4:00 PM AST


Puerto Rican League Championship:

Randy Ruiz (former MiLB signing-Caguas) started as designated hitter and batted fifth.  2-for-4 with one two-out RBI and two strikeouts.
Ruben Gotay (former Memphis-Caguas) started at first base and batted sixth.  0-for-3 with one walk, one strikeout, and assisted in two double plays.
Justin Wright (Memphis free agent-Caguas) entered in the fifth and pitched to one batter.  He allowed no hits or runs.  (g/f:0-1)(ir-s:2-0)

Caguas beat Santurce 1-0
LBPRC Official Site Post Game

Sunday's Game:
Santurce (0-1) visits Caguas (1-0) @ 4:15 PM AST


Nicaraguan League Championship:

Edgard Montiel (former DSL-Chinandega) started at first base and batted third.  2-for-4 with one walk and one strikeout.
Curt Smith (former Springfield-Chinandega) started in right field and batted fourth.  0-for-5 with two RBI and one run.

Chinandega beat Rivas 6-5
LBPN Official Site Post Game

Sunday's Game:
Rivas (0-2) visits Chinandega (2-0) @ 4:00 PM


Colombian League Championship:

Sincelejo beat Monteria 3-0

Sunday's Game:
Monteria (0-1) visits Sincelejo (1-0) @ 5:00 PM


Australian Baseball League:

Stats:
Malik Collymore (former Johnson City-Sydney) has played in 31 games going 35-for-119 (.294) with six doubles, three home runs, 19 RBIs, 50 total bases, 19 runs, 18 walks, 12 stolen bases, 29 strikeouts, four caught stealing, .388 OBP, .420 SLG, and .809 OPS.

No Games Scheduled Until Thursday


Panama League:

Notes:
Jonathan Rivera (Johnson City-Metropolitanas) is currently hitting .414 with a ..414 OBP, .552 SLG, and .966 OPS.

Standings:
1. Panama 6-2
2. Cocle 4-4
3. Panama Metro 4-4
4. Metropolitanas 2-6

Cardinals Winter League Notebook 1-14-17: Edgard Montiel Singles Twice, Doubles, Homers, & Drives In Two Runs; Curt Smith Collects Three Singles; Ildemaro Vargas Singles & Walks

Edgard Montiel - Tigres de Chinandega

Venezuelan League Playoffs:

Ronny Cedeno (former MLB signing-Zulia) started at third base and batted sixth.  0-for-4  with one strikeout.

Caribes beat Zulia 7-1
LVBP Official Site Post Game

Geudy Guerra (former VSL-La Guaira) entered in the seventh and pitched to four batters.  He allowed one hit, one earned run, two walks (one intentional), and threw one wild pitch.  (p-s:15-5)(ir-s:2-2)

Ildemaro Vargas (former Palm Beach-Lara) started at second base and batted leadoff.  1-for-4 with one walk, one caught stealing, and assisted in one double play.

Lara beat La Guaira 9-5
LVBP Official Site Post Game

Notes:
Ildemaro Vargas (former Palm Beach-Lara) has struggled since the beginning of the New Year and will not be permitted to play beyond January 16, 2017 per Arizona: Meridiano

No Games Scheduled For Saturday


Mexican Pacific League Playoffs:

Stats:
Eugenio Velez (former Memphis-Mochis) has played in seven games going 9-for-27 (.333) with one double, two home runs, six RBIs, 16 total bases, eight runs, one walk, two stolen bases, three strikeouts, one caught stealing, .345 OBP, .593 SLG, and .937 OPS.
Luis Garcia (former New Haven-Hermosillo) has played in five games going 2-for-8 (.250) with two RBIs, two total bases, two walks, five strikeouts, .400 OBP, .250 SLG, and .650 OPS.
Efren Navarro (former Memphis-Hermosillo) has played in nine games going 6-for-29 (.207) with two doubles, one home run, six RBIs, 11 total bases, three runs, five walks, eight strikeouts, .306 OBP, .379 SLG, and .685 OPS.

Victor Marte (former St. Louis-Culiacan) has made six relief appearances posting a 0-0 record, 4.76 ERA, and 1.24 WHIP.  He's allowed five hits, three earned runs, one home run, two walks, and struck five out over 5.2 innings.
Dennys Reyes (former St. Louis-Culiacan) has made five relief appearances posting a 0-0 record, 9.00 ERA, 3.00 WHIP, and one hold.  He's allowed two hits, one earned run, and one walk over one inning.

Saturday's Games:
Mexicali (2-0) visits Hermosillo (0-2) @ 6:00 PM MST
Mochis (2-0) visits Culiacan (0-2) @ 6:00 PM MT


Dominican  League Playoffs:

Tommy Pham (St. Louis-Escogido) started in centerfield and batted fifth.  0-for-4 with two strikeouts.

Cibao beat Escogido 5-3
Listin Diario Post Game

Donovan Solano (former Memphis-Licey) started at third base and batted eighth.  1-for-2 with one hit by pitch and one strikeout.

Brayan Pena (St. Louis free agent-Cibaenas) started at first base and batted fifth.  0-for-3 with one strikeout and assisted in one double play.

Cibaenas beat :Licey 6-0
LIDOM Official Site Post Game

Saturday's Games:
Cibao (5-8) visits Cibaenas (11-2) for a doubleheader beginning @ 4:00 PM AST
Escogido (5-9) visits Licey (6-8) @ 7:30 PM AST


Puerto Rican League Championship:

Saturday's Game:
Caguas (0-0) visits Santurce (0-0) @ 7:30 PM AST


Nicaraguan League Championship:

Edgard Montiel (former DSL-Chinandega) started at first base and batted third.  4-for-5 with one double, one home run, two RBIs, and two runs.
Curt Smith (former Springfield-Chinandega) started in right field and batted fourth.  3-for-5 with one strikeout.

Chinandega beat Rivas 9-6
LNBP Official Site Post Game

Notes:
Edgard Montiel (former DSL-Chinandega) felt it would be a great day: La Prensa

Saturday's Game:
Chinandega (1-0) visits Rivas (0-1) @ 4:00 PM


Colombian League Playoffs:

Stats:
Ronald Ramirez (former Palm Beach-Barranquilla) has gone 3-for-14 (.214) with one double, one run, one walk, one sacrifice, three strikeouts, grounded into one double play, .267 OBP, and .286 SLG.

Dewin Perez (State College-Barranquilla) has a 0-0 record and 0.00 ERA.  He's allowed no hits or runs, two walks, and struck one out over 0.1 innings.
Jackson Solarte (former VSL-Barranquilla) has a 0-1 record and 4.15 ERA.  He's allowed three hits, two earned runs, two walks, threw one wild pitch, and struck three out over 4.1 innings.
Geney Rios (former GCL-Barranquilla) has a 0-0 record and 4.50 ERA.  He's allowed one hit, one earned run, one home run, one walk, and struck three out over two innings.
Ramon Ulacio (former GCL-Barranquilla) has a 0-0 record and *.** ERA.  He's allowed two hits and one earned run over 0.0 innings.

Saturday's Championship Game:
Sincelejo (0-0) visits Monteria (0-0) @ 5:00 PM


Australian Baseball League:

Malik Collymore (former Johnson City-Sydney) started in left field and batted leadoff.  0-for-4 with one run, one walk, one stolen base, and two strikeouts.

Brisbane beat Sydney 7-6
Brisbane Official Site Post Game

No Games Scheduled For Monday

Cardinals Winter League Notebook 1-12-17: Ruben Gotay Singles, Walks, & Drives In One Run; Tyler Herron Pitches One Hitless/Scoreless Inning; Efren Navarro Singles & Walks Twice

Ruben Gotay - Criollos de Caguas

Venezuelan League Playoffs:

La Guaira beat Aragua 4-2 in the wild card game

Notes:
Jose 'Cafecito' Martinez (St. Louis-La Guaira) did not play due to restrictions placed on from St. Louis: LVBP Official Site

Thursday's Game:
Zulia (0-0) visits Caribes (0-0) @ 7:00 PM VET
La Guaira (0-0) visits Lara (0-0) @ 7:00 PM VET


Mexican Pacific League Playoffs:

Victor Marte (former St. Louis-Culiacan) entered in the sixth and pitched to two batters.  He allowed two hits and one earned run.  (p-s:8-4)(ir-s:2-2)
Dennys Reyes (former St. Louis-Culiacan) entered in the sixth and pitched to one batter.  He allowed one hit and no runs.  (p-s:6-4)(ir-s:2-1)

Eugenio Velez (former Memphis-Mochis) started in left field and batted leadoff.  0-for-4 with one strikeout.

Mochis beat Culiacan 5-0
LMP Official Site Post Game

Efren Navarro (former Memphis-Hermosillo) started at first base and batted third.  1-for-3 with two walks, one strikeout, and assisted in two double plays.
Luis Garcia (former New Haven-Hermosillo) entered late in the game as a pinch hitter and batted eighth.  0-for-1 with one strikeout.

Mexicali beat Hermosillo 8-7
LMP Official Site Post Game

Thursday's Games:
Culiacan (0-1) visits Mochis (1-0) @ 7:30 PM MT
Hermosillo (0-1) visits Mexicali (1-0) @ 7:30 PM PT


Dominican League Playoffs:

Brayan Pena (St. Louis free agent-Cibaenas) started at catcher and batted fifth.  1-for-4 with two runs.

Donovan Solano (former Memphis-Licey) entered late in the game at third base and batted sixth.  0-for-2 with one strikeout.

Cibaenas beat Licey 6-0
LIDOM Official Site Post Game

Tommy Pham (St. Louis-Escogido) started in centerfield and batted fifth.  0-for-2 with two walks and two strikeouts.

Escogido beat Cibao 4-2
LIDOM Official Site Post Game

Notes:
Miguel Tejada (Cibaenas) has not yet officially retired: El Caribe

Thursday's Game:
Cibao (4-7) visits Licey (5-7) @ 7:30 PM AST


Puerto Rican League Playoffs:

Tyler Herron (former Springfield-Mayaguez) entered in the eighth and pitched one inning.  He allowed no hits or runs.  (g/f:2-0)

Randy Ruiz (former MiLB signing-Caguas) started as designated hitter and batted fifth.  0-for-3  at the plate.
Ruben Gotay (former Memphis-Caguas) started at first base and batted sixth.  1-for-2 with one RBI and one walk.

Caguas beat Mayaguez 1-0
LBPRC Official Site Post Game

No Games Scheduled For Thursday


Nicaraguan League Playoffs:

Notes:
Rivas won the series three games to one over Boer and will face Chinandega in the championship.

No Game Scheduled For Thursday


Colombian League Playoffs:

Ronald Ramirez (former Palm Beach-Barranquilla) started at shortstop and batted ninth.  1-for-4 with one run and one strikeout.
Geney Rios (former GCL-Barranquilla) entered in the seventh and pitched two innings.  He allowed one hit, one earned run, one walk, and struck three out.  (p-s:29-18)

Barranquilla beat Monteria 11-2
LCBP Official Site Post Game

Thursday's Game:
Barranquilla (2-2) visits Monteria (2-2) @ 7:00 PM


Australian Baseball League:

Malik Collymore (former Johnson City-Sydney) started started in left field and batted leadoff.  1-for-4 with one run, one strikeout, and one throwing error.

Brisbane beat Sydney 9-4
Brisbane Official Site Post Game

Friday's Games:
Melbourne (22-7) visits Canberra (16-13) @ 7:00 PM AET
Perth (11-18) visits Adelaide (14-15) @ 7:00 PM ACT
Sydney (11-18) visits Brisbane (13-16) @ 6:30 PM AEST


World Baseball Classic (March 6, 2017):

Notes:
Tanner Roark (Washington) will pitch for Team USA: WBC Official Site

Colombia will play against Tampa Bay and Minnesota, during spring training, in preparation for WBC: El Heraldo

Cardinals Winter League Notebook 1-11-17: Tommy Pham Singled, Walked, & Was Named LIDOM Player Of The Week; Breyvic Valera Finished Third In Voting For LVBP Producer Of The Year; Ruben Gotay Collects Two Singles & Two RBIs

Tommy Pham (83) - Leones del Escogido

Venezuelan League Playoffs:

Kender Villegas (former Palm Beach-Margarita) entered in the sixth and pitched to four batters.  He allowed one hit, one unearned run, and one walk for the blown save (1).  (p-s:13-6)(g/f:1-0)

Ildemaro Vargas (former Palm Beach-Lara) started at second base and batted leadoff.  0-for-4 with one walk, one strikeout, and assisted in two double plays.

Lara beat Margarita 6-2
LVBP Official Site Post Game

Notes:
Lara won the series four games to three over Margarita.

Hassan Pena (Monterrey) was named LVBP Closer of the Year for the third consecutive time: LVBP Official Site

Breyvic Valera (Memphis-Margarita) finished third in voting for LVBP Producer of the Year: LVBP Official Site

Richard Castillo (former Memphis-Lara) was added to the Lara active roster: Lara Official Site

Jose 'Cafecito' Martinez (St. Louis-La Guaira) will not continue playing in LVBP playoffs: El Emergente

Ronny Cedeno (former MLB signing-Magallanes/Zulia) has began practicing after missing several games due to injury: El Emergente

No Games Scheduled For Wednesday


Mexican Pacific League Playoffs:

Stats:
Eugenio Velez (former Memphis-Mochis) has played in five games going 6-for-19 (.316) with one double, one home run, five RBIs, ten total bases, six runs, one walk, two stolen bases, two strikeouts, one caught stealing, .333 OBP, .526 SLG, and .860 OPS.
Luis Garcia (former New Haven-Navojoa) has played in four games going 2-for-7 (.286) with two RBIs, two total bases, two walks, four strikeouts, .444 OBP, .286 SLG, and .730 OPS.
Efren Navarro (former Memphis-Hermosillo) has played in seven games going 5-for-25 (.200) with two doubles, one home run, six RBIs, ten total bases, three runs, three walks, seven strikeouts, .267 OBP, .400 SLG, and .667 OPS.
Lance Zawadzki (former Memphis-Navojoa) has played in six games going 3-for-17 (.176) with one double, four total bases, one walk, five strikeouts, .222 OBP, .235 SLG, and .458 OPS.
Niko Vasquez (former Springfield-Navojoa) has played in six games going 4-for-23 (.174) with one home run, one RBI, seven total bases, three runs, five strikeouts, .174 OBP, .304 SLG, and .478 OPS.
Iker Franco (former Springfield-Culiacan) has played in three games going 0-for-3 (.000) with one RBI, one run, two walks, two strikeouts, .333 OBP.
Irving Wilson (GCL-Culiacan) has played in one game going 0-for-2 (.000).

Victor Marte (former St. Louis-Culiacan) has made five relief appearances posting a 0-0 record, 3.18 ERA, and 0.88 WHIP.  He's allowed three hits, two earned runs, one home run, two walks, and struck five out over 5.2 innings.
Dennys Reyes (former St. Louis-Culiacan) has made four relief appearances posting a 0-0 record, 9.00 ERA, 2.00 WHIP, and one hold.  He's allowed one hit, one earned run, and one walk over one inning.

Wednesday's Games:
Culiacan (0-0) visits Mochis (0-0) @ 7:30 PM MT
Hermosillo (0-0) visits Mexicali (0-0) @ 7:30 PM PT


Dominican League Playoffs:

Donovan Solano (former Memphis-Licey) started at third base and batted seventh.  0-for-4 at the plate.

Cibao beat Licey 7-0
Listin Diario Post Game

Tommy Pham (St. Louis-Escogido) started in centerfield and batted fourth.  1-for-4 with one run and one walk.

Brayan Pena (St. Louis free agent-Cibaenas) entered late in the game as a pinch hitter and batted fifth.  1-for-1 at the plate.
Hector Luna (former St. Louis-Cibaenas) started at first base and batted sixth.  1-for-2 with one two-out RBI, one run, two walks, and one strikeout.
Angel Castro (former Memphis-Cibaenas) started and pitched 2.1 innings.  He allowed seven hits, five runs (four earned), committed one fielding error, and struck one out for the losing decision (1-1).  (g/f:4-1)

Escogido beat Cibaenas 5-2
Listin Diario Post Game

Notes:
Tommy Pham (St. Louis-Escogido) was named Player of the Week: Listin Diario

Wednesday's Games:
Cibaenas (9-2) visits Licey (5-6) 7:30 PM AST
Escogido (4-8) visits Cibao (4-6) @ 7:30 PM AST


Puerto Rican League Playoffs:

Randy Ruiz (former MiLB signing-Caguas) started as designated hitter and batted fifth.  1-for-4 with two strikeouts.
Ruben Gotay (former Memphis-Caguas) started at first base and batted sixth.  2-for-4 with two RBIs, one strikeout, and assisted in one double play.

Jonathan Rodriguez (former Memphis-Mayaguez) started at first base and batted seventh.  0-for-4 with four strikeouts and assisted in two double plays.

Caguas beat Mayaguez 2-1
LBPRC Official Site Post Game

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

Santurce beat Carolina 2-1
LBPRC Official Site Post Game

Notes:
Santurce won the series four games to one over Carolina.

Wednesday's Game:
Mayaguez (2-3) visits Caguas (3-2) @ 7:15 PM AST


Colombian League Playoffs:

Ronald Ramirez (former Palm Beach-Barranquilla) started at shortstop and batted ninth.  1-for-3 with one double and one strikeout.
Jackson Solarte (former VSL-Barranquilla) started and pitched 4.1 innings.  He allowed three hits, two earned runs, two walks, and struck three out for the losing decision (0-1).  (p-s:65-39)
Ramon Ulacio (former GCL-Barranquilla) entered in the fifth and pitched to two batters.  He allowed two hits and one earned run.  (p-s:6-4)(ir-s:2-2)
Dewin Perez (State College-Barranquilla) entered in the seventh and pitched to three batters.  He allowed no hits or runs, two walks, and struck one out.  (p-s:14-5)

Monteria beat Barranquilla 3-1
LCBP Official Site Post Game

Wednesday's Games:
Monteria (2-1) visits Barranquilla (1-2) @ 7:00 PM


Australian Baseball League:

Thursday's Games:
Melbourne (21-7) visits Canberra (16-12) @ 7:00 PM AET
Perth (11-17) visits Adelaide (13-15) @ 7:00 PM ACT
Sydney (11-17) visits Brisbane (12-16) @ 6:30 PM AEST


Panama League:

Notes:
Jonathan Rivera (Johnson City-Metropolitanas) went 2-for-5 as Panama beat Metropolitanas 3-2: Metro Official Twitter


World Baseball Classic (March 6, 2017):

Notes:
Seung-Hwan Oh (St. Louis) was added to Korea's roster: Yonhap News Agency

Cardinals Winter League Notebook 1-6-17: Brayan Pena Doubles & Drives In Three Runs; Efren Navarro Singles Twice, Homers, & Knocks In Two Runs; Notes On Tommy Pham, Greg Jelks, Seung-Hwan Oh, Matt Carpenter, Alex Reyes, Ty Kelly, & Corey Baker

Brayan Pena - Aguilas Cibaenas

Venezuelan League Playoffs:

Ronny Cedeno (former MLB signing-Zulia) started at third base and batted seventh.  1-for-3 with one run, one strikeout, and assisted in one double play.

Zulia beat Aragua 9-2
LVBP Official Site Post Game

Ildemaro Vargas (former Palm Beach-Lara) started at second base and batted leadoff.  0-for-3 with one RBI, one run, one walk, and one sac fly.

Kender Villegas (former Palm Beach-Margarita) entered in the eighth and pitched to one batter.  He allowed no hits or runs for the winning decision (1-0).  (p-s:4-3)(g/f:1-0)(ir-s:1-0)

Margarita beat Lara 9-8
LVBP Official Site Post Game

Roberto Canache (former Johnson City-Caribes) entered in the seventh and pitched one inning.  He allowed no hits or runs for the hold (1).  (p-s:11-8)(g/f:1-2)

Jose Martinez (St. Louis-La Guaira) started in right field and batted fourth.  1-for-4 with one walk and one strikeout.

Caribes beat La Guaira 6-5
LVBP Official Site Post Game

Notes:
Ronny Cedeno (former MLB signing-Zulia) left Thursday's game with sore right hamstring: El Emergente

Friday's Games:
Zulia (3-0) visits Aragua (0-3) @ 7:00 PM VET
Lara (1-2) visits Margarita (2-1) @ 7:00 PM VET
Caribes (1-2) visits La Guaira (2-1) @ 7:00 PM VET


Mexican Pacific League Playoffs:

Dennys Reyes (former St. Louis-Culiacan) entered in the fifth and pitched to one batter.  He allowed one hit and one earned run.  (p-s:2-2)(ir-s:2-1)
Victor Marte (former St. Louis-Culiacan) entered in the sixth and pitched to two batters.  He allowed no hits, one earned run, and two walks.  (p;-s:9-1)

Efren Navarro (Memphis-Hermosillo) started at first base and batted third.  3-for-5 with one home run, two RBIs, two runs, one strikeout, and one fielding error.
Luis Garcia (former New Haven-Hermosillo) entered late in the game as a pinch hitter and batted eighth.  One walk at the plate.

Culiacan beat Hermosillo 8-7
LMP Official Site Post Game

Eugenio Velez (former Memphis-Mochis) started in left field and batted leadoff.  0-for-4 with two runs and one strikeout.

Mochis beat Mazatlan 3-0
LMP Official Site Post Game

Niko Vasquez (former Springfield-Navojoa) started at shortstop and batted fifth.  2-for-4 with one strikeout.
Lance Zawadzki (former Memphis-Navojoa) entered late in the game as a pinch hitter and batted eighth.  0-for-1 at the plate.

Mexicali beat Navojoa 3-2
LMP Official Site Post Game

Friday's Games:
Culiacan (2-1) visits Hermosillo (1-2) @ 7:30 PM MST
Mochis (3-0) visits Mazatlan (0-3) @ 8:00 PM MT
Navojoa (1-2) visits Mexicali (2-1) @ 7:30 PM PT


Dominican League Playoffs:

Tommy Pham (St. Louis-Escogido) started in centerfield and batted eighth.  1-for-4 with one two-out RBI, one run, and two strikeouts.

Cibao beat Escogido 6-5
Listin Diario Post Game

Donovan Solano (former Memphis-Licey) started at second base and batted second.  0-for-4, one throwing error, and assisted in one double play.

Brayan Pena (St. Louis-Cibaenas) entered late in the game as designated hitter and batted fifth.  1-for-1 with one double and three two-out RBIs.

Cibaenas beat Licey 5-2
LIDOM Official Site Post Game

Notes:
Tommy Pham (St. Louis-Magallanes/Escogido) was on a short leash when he played for Magallanes and struggled to produce: LVBP Official Site

Friday's Games:
Cibaenas (7-1) visits Cibao (2-4) @ 7:30 PM AST
Escogido (3-4) visits Licey (2-5) @ 7:30 PM AST


Puerto Rican League Playoffs:

Stats:
Ruben Gotay (former Memphis-Caguas) has played in two games going 5-for-8 (.625) with two doubles, seven total bases, one run, one walk, .667 OBP, .875 SLG, and 1.542 OPS.
Randy Ruiz (former MiLB signing-Caguas) has played in two games going 1-for-6 (.167) with two RBIs, one total base, two strikeouts, .167 OBP, .167 SLG, and .333 OPS.
Anthony Garcia (Memphis-Carolina) has played in two games going 1-for-7 (.143) with two RBIs, one total base, one walk, one strikeout, .250 OBP, .143 SLG, and .393 OPS.
Jonathan Rodriguez (Memphis free agent-Mayaguez) has played in one game going 0-for-1 (.000) with one strikeout.

Ivan Maldonado (former MiLB tryout-Mayaguez) has made one relief appearance posting a 0-0 record, 0.00 ERA, and 2.00 WHIP.  He's allowed two hits, no runs, and hit one batter over one inning.
Justin Wright (Memphis free agent-Caguas) has made two relief appearances posting a 0-0 record, 0.00 ERA, and 2.25 WHIP.  He's allowed two hits, two unearned runs, one walk, and struck three out over 1.1 innings.
J.C. Romero (former St. Louis-Santurce) has made one relief appearance posting a 0-0 record, 13.50 ERA, and 3.00 WHIP.  He's allowed two hits, one earned run, and one home run over 0.2 innings.
Tyler Herron (former Springfield-Mayaguez) has made one relief appearance posting a 0-0 record, 54.00 ERA, 6.00 WHIP, and one hold.  He's allowed one hit, three runs (two earned), one walk, and struck one out over 0.1 innings.

No Games Scheduled For Friday


Nicaraguan League:

Final Regular Season Stats:
Curt Smith (former Springfield-Chinandega) played in 45 games going 64-for-168 (.381) with 11 doubles, one triple, ten home runs, 40 RBIs, 107 total bases, 35 runs, 23 walks (four intentional), six hit by pitches, three sac flies, one stolen base, 26 strikeouts, grounded into two double plays, .475 OBP, .637 SLG, and 1.112 OPS.
Edgard Montiel (former DSL-Chinandega) played in 48 games going 60-for-172 (.349) with nine doubles, three triples, four home runs, 36 RBIs, 87 total bases, 34 runs (three intentional), six hit by pitches, three sacrifices, five sac flies, 26 strikeouts, grounded into seven double plays, .429 OBP, .506 SLG, and .935 OBP.
Jem Argenal (former GCL-Chinandega) played in 15 games going 11-for-42 (.262) with five RBIs, 11 total bases, six runs, six walks, two sac flies, one stolen base, five strikeouts, .340 OBP, .262 SLG, and .602 OPS.

Fidencio Flores (former GCL-Boer) made 12 appearances (ten starts) posting a 3-2 record, 4.13 ERA, and 1.46 WHIP.  He allowed 62 hits, 28 runs (26 earned), six home runs, 21 walks, hit three batters, threw two wild pitches, and struck 31 out over 56.2 innings.
Jhonny Polanco (former Springfield-Boer) made 16 relief appearances posting a 1-0 record, 7.56 ERA, 2.04 WHIP, and one save.  He allowed 18 hits, 15 runs (14 earned), three home runs, 16 walks, hit one batter, threw one wild pitch, and struck 15 out over 16.2 innings.

Friday's Playoff Game:
Boer (23-25) visits Rivas (26-22) @ 6:00 PM


Colombian League:

January 4, 2017:

Jose Almarante (former Memphis-Sincelejo) started and pitched five innings.  He allowed four hits, three earned runs, one walk, and struck three out.  (p-s:81-50)

Cartagena beat Sincelejo in game two of doubleheader
LCBP Official Site Post Game

January 5, 2017:

Ronald Ramirez (former Palm Beach-Barranquilla) started at shortstop and batted eighth.  0-for-4 with one ground into double play and one fielding error.
Dewin Perez (State College-Barranquilla) started and pitched 2.2 innings.  He allowed four hits, one earned run, two walks, and struck three out.  (p-s:45-25)
Jonathan Escudero (Palm Beach free agent-Barranquilla) entered in the third and pitched 2.1 innings.  He allowed no hits or runs, three walks, and struck four out for the winning decision (2-0).  (p-s:41-22)(ir-s:2-0)

Barranquilla beat Monteria 8-2
LCBP Official Site Post Game

No Games Scheduled For Friday


Australian Baseball League:

Malik Collymore (former Johnson City-Sydney) started in centerfield and moved to left, batting second.  1-for-4 with one run, one walk, and one fielding error.

Perth beat Sydney 8-7

Notes:
Greg Jelks (former Louisville-Perth/Melbourne) passed away at 55: ABL Official Site

Saturday's Games:
Canberra (13-12) visits Adelaide (13-12) for a doubleheader beginning @ 4:00 PM ACT
Brisbane (11-15) visits Melbourne (20-6) @ 6:30 PM AET
Sydney (11-15) visits Perth (9-17) @ 7:00 AWST


Veracruz League:

Stats:
Francisco Rivera (former Palm Beach-Xalapa) has played in eight games going 10-for-35 (.286) with one double, six RBIs, 11 total bases, five runs, four walks, one sac fly, seven strikeouts, grounded into two double plays, .350 OBP, .314 SLG, and .664 OPS.

Current Standings:
1. Xalapa 6-2
2. Papantla 4-2-1
3. Minatitlan 5-3
4. Cocuite 3-4
5. Acayucan 2-4
6. Cosamaloapan 1-6-1


Panama League:

Friday's Games:
Metropolitanas (0-0) visits Panama Metro (0-0) @ 4:00 PM
Cocle (0-0) visits Panama (0-0) @ 7:00 PM


World Baseball Classic (March 6, 2017):

Notes:
Seung-Hwan Oh (St. Louis) awaits decision from Korean team and looks forward to spring training: Yonhap News Agency

Matt Carpenter (St. Louis-USA) and Alex Reyes (St. Louis-Dominican Republic) commit to playing in the WBC: St. Louis Official Site

Ty Kelly (former Memphis) and Corey Baker (Memphis) visited Israel: The Jerusalem Post

Cardinals Winter League Notebook 1-5-17:Edgard Montiel Collects Four Singles, One Double, & Three RBIs; Anthony Garcia Singles & Drives In Two Runs; Angel Castro Strikes Out One & Allows Two Runs Over Five Innings For The Win

Edgard Montiel - Tigres de Chinandega

Venezuelan League Playoffs:

Stats:
Jose Martinez (St. Louis-La Guaira) has played in two games going 2-for-6 (.333) with one double, two RBIs, three total bases, three runs, three walks, two strikeouts, .556 OBP, .500 SLG, and 1.056 OPS.
Ildemaro Vargas (former Palm Beach-Lara) has played in two games going 3-for-9 (.333) with one double, two RBIs, four total bases, three runs, .333 OBP, .444 SLG, and .778 OPS.
Ronny Cedeno (former MLB signing-Zulia) has played in two games going 2-for-7 (.286) with three RBIs, two walks, two strikeouts, one caught stealing, .444 OBP, .286 SLG, and .730 OPS.
Breyvic Valera (Memphis-Margarita) has played in two games going 2-for-9 (.222) with one RBI, two total bases, one run, one strikeout, .222 OBP, .222 SLG, and .444 OPS.

Roberto Canache (former Johnson City-Caribes) 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.
Kender Villegas (former Palm Beach-Margarita) has made one relief appearance posting a 0-0 record, 27.00 ERA, and 3.00 WHIP.  He's allowed no hits, one earned run, one walk, and struck one out over 0.1 innings.

Notes:
Breyvic Valera (Memphis-Margarita) should be the MVP: El Emergente

Jose Martinez (St. Louis-La Guaira) does not think he will be allowed to return if La Guaira reaches the finals or Caribbean Series: El Emergente

Thursday's Games:
Zulia (2-0) visits Aragua (0-2) @ 7:00 PM VET
Lara (1-1) visits Margarita (1-1) @ 7:00 PM VET
Caribes (0-2) visits La Guaira (2-0) @ 7:00 PM VET


Mexican Pacific League Playoffs:

Stats:
Luis Garcia (former New Haven-Hermosillo) has played in one game going 1-for-1 (1.000) with one RBI, one total base, 1.000 OBP, 1.000 SLG, and 2.000 OPS.
Eugenio Velez (former Memphis-Mochis) has played in two games going 2-for-8 (.250) with one double, one home run, two RBIs, six total bases, two runs, one strikeout, .250 OBP, .750 SLG, and 1.000 OPS.
Lance Zawadzki (former Memphis-Navojoa) has played in two games going 2-for-8 (.250) with one double, three total bases, three strikeouts, .250 OBP, .375 SLG, and .625 OPS.
Niko Vasquez (former Springfield-Navojoa) has played in two games going 1-for-8 (.125) with one total bases, one run, one strikeout, .125 OBP, .125 SLG, and .250 OPS.
Efren Navarro (Memphis free agent-Hermosillo) has played in two games going 1-for-9 (.100) with one double, three RBIs, two total bases, three strikeouts, .100 OBP, .222 SLG, and .322 OPS.
Iker Franco (former Springfield-Culiacan) has played in one game going 0-for-1 (.000) with one strikeout.

Dennys Reyes (former St. Louis-Culiacan) has made one relief appearance posting a 0-0 record, 0.00 ERA, 0.00 WHIP, and one hold.  He's allowed no hits or runs over 0.1 innings.
Victor Marte (former St. Louis-Culiacan) has made one relief appearance posting a 0-0 record, 9.00 ERA, and 1.00 WHIP.  He's allowed one hit, one earned run, one home run, and struck one out over one inning.

Thursday's Games:
Culiacan (1-1) visits Hermosillo (1-1) @ 7:30 PM MST
Mochis (2-0) visits Mazatlan (0-2) @ 8:00 PM MT
Navojoa (1-1) visits Mexicali (1-1) @ 7:30 PM PT


Dominican League Playoffs:

Tommy Pham (former St. Louis-Escogido) started in centerfield and batted eighth.  1-for-4 with one two-out RBI and two strikeouts.

Donovan Solano (former Memphis-Licey) entered late in the game at shortstop and batted leadoff.  0-for-1 with one walk and one strikeout.
Maikel Cleto (former St. Louis-Licey) entered in the ninth and pitched one inning.  He allowed two hits and one earned run, and threw one wild pitch.  (g/f:2-1)

Escogido beat Licey 5-0
Listin Diario Post Game

Hector Luna (former St. Louis-Cibaenas) started as designated hitter and batted sixth.  0-for-4 with one walk and two strikeouts.
Brayan Pena (St. Louis free agent-Cibaenas) started at catcher and batted seventh.  1-for-2 with one run, two walks, and allowed one stolen base.
Angel Castro (former Memphis-Cibaenas) started and pitched five innings.  He allowed four hits, two earned runs, threw one wild pitch, and struck one out for the winning decision (1-0).  (g/f:10-1)

Cibaenas beat Cibao 5-3
LIDOM Official Site Post Game

Thursday's Games:
Cibao (1-4) visits Escogido (3-3) @ 7:30 PM AST
Licey (2-4) visits Cibaenas (6-1) @ 8:00 PM AST


Puerto Rican League Playoffs:

Anthony Garcia (Memphis-Carolina) started in right field and batted fourth.  1-for-4 with two RBIs.

Carolina beat Santurce 6-3
LBPRC Official Site Post Game

Jonathan Rodriguez (Memphis free agent-Mayaguez) started at first base and batted sixth.  0-for-4 with one strikeout and assisted in three double plays.
Ivan Maldonado (former MiLB tryout-Mayaguez) entered in the ninth and pitched one inning.  He allowed two hits, no runs, and hit one batter.  (g/f:1-1)

Randy Ruiz (former MiLB signing-Caguas) started as designated hitter and batted fourth.  0-for-2 with two strikeouts.
Ruben Gotay (former Memphis-Caguas) started at first base and batted fifth.  3-for-4 with two doubles, one run, one fielding error, and assisted in one double play.
Justin Wright (Memphis free agent-Caguas) entered in the sixth and pitched to two batters.  He allowed one hit and no runs.  (ir-s:3-2)

Mayaguez beat Caguas 5-1
LBPRC Official Site Post Game

Notes:
Carlos Baerga (former St. Louis-Aguadilla MGR) spoke very highly of the team despite falling short of the playoffs and many disruptions, and he pointed out Ricardo Bautista (State College-Aguadilla): Primera Hora

No Games Scheduled For Thursday


Nicaraguan League:

Edgard Montiel (former DSL-Chinandega) started at first base and batted third.  5-for-6 with one double, three RBIs, and three runs.
Curt Smith (former Springfield-Chinandega) started in right field and batted fourth.  1-for-6 with one RBI, one run, and two strikeouts.

Fidencio Flores (former GCL-Boer) entered in the second and pitched one inning.  He allowed no hits or runs.  (g/f:2-1)
Jhonny Polanco (former Springfield-Boer) entered in the ninth and pitched one inning.  He allowed two hits and one earned run.  (g/f:1-1)

Chinandega beat Boer 15-0
LNBP Official Site Post Game

No Games Scheduled For Thursday


Colombian League:

Ronald Ramirez (former Palm Beach-Barranquilla) started at shortstop and batted ninth.  1-for-3 with one strikeout.
Jackson Solarte (former VSL-Barranquilla) started and pitched 4.1 innings.  He allowed four hits, four runs (three earned), four walks, and struck one out for the losing decision (2-2).  (p-s:70-37)

Monteria beat Barranquilla 4-3
LCBP Official Site Post Game

Thursday's Games:
Cartagena (16-24) visits Sincelejo (22-19) @ 7:00 PM
Monteria (22-18) visits Barranquilla (21-20) @ 7:00 PM


Australian Baseball League:

Malik Collymore (former Johnson City-Sydney) started in left field and batted leadoff.  0-for-3 with one walk and one strikeout.

Sydney beat Perth 3-0

Friday's Games:
Brisbane (11-14) visits Melbourne (19-6) @ 7:00 PM AET
Canberra (13-11) visits Adelaide (12-12) @ 7:00 PM ACT
Sydney (11-14) visits Perth (8-17) @ 7:00 PM AWST

Cardinals Winter League Notebook 12-30-16: Breyvic Valera Walks, Homers, & Drives In Two Runs; Curt Smith Singles, Doubles, Walks, & Knocks In Two Runs; Malik Collymore Collects One Single, One Walk, & Two RBIs

Breyvic Valera - Bravos de Margarita

Venezuelan League:

Breyvic Valera (Memphis-Margarita) started at second base and batted third.  1-for-2 with one home run, two RBIs (one w/two-outs), one run, one intentional walk, one sac fly, and assisted in one double play.

Margarita beat Caracas 4-2
LVBP Official Site Post Game

Roberto Canache (former Johnson City-Caribes) entered in the eighth and pitched to one batter.  He allowed no hits or runs, and struck one out for the hold (5).  (p-s:3-3)(ir-s:2-0)

Ronny Cedeno (former MLB signing-Magallanes) started at shortstop and moved to second base and batted seventh.  2-for-4 with one stolen base.

Caribes beat Magallanes 4-1
LVBP Official Site Post Game

Notes:
John Church (former Memphis-Caribes), Pedro Echemendia (Memphis-La Guaira), and Victor Marte (former St. Louis-Aragua) will not play in postseason, Ronny Cedeno (former MLB-Magallanes) was selected by Zulia, and Wifredo Tovar (MiLB signing-Caracas) was passed over in the draft: El Emergente

No Games Scheduled For Friday


Mexican Pacific League:

Iker Franco (former Springfield-Culiacan) started at catcher and batted eighth.  0-for-3 with one strikeout and threw out one base runner.
Irving Wilson (GCL-Culiacan) entered late in the game at catcher and batted eighth.  0-for-1 with one strikeout and allowed one stolen base.

Culiacan beat Jalisco 6-5

Niko Vasquez (former Springfield-Navojoa) started at shortstop and batted fifth.  0-for-2 with two runs, three walks, and one strikeout.
Lance Zawadzki (former Memphis-Navojoa) started as designated hitter and batted sixth.  0-for-5 with one strikeout and grounded into one double play.

Eugenio Velez (former Memphis-Mochis) started started at second base and batted leadoff.  1-for-5 with one two-out RBI, two runs, one walk, two stolen bases, and assisted in one double play.

Navojoa beat Mochis 12-7
LMP Official Site Post Game

Efren Navarro (Memphis free agent-Hermosillo) started in right field and batted fourth.  1-for-5 with one two-out RBI.
Luis Garcia (former New Haven-Hermosillo) started at first base and batted seventh.  2-for-3 with two doubles, one RBI, one run, one walk, and grounded into one double play.

Hermosillo beat Mexicali 8-2
LMP Official Site Post Game

Friday's Games:
Culiacan (36-31) visits Jalisco (27-39) @ 7:15 PM CT
Navojoa (39-28) visits Mochis (37-30) @ 7:30 PM MT
Obregon (30-36) visits Mazatlan (28-39) @ 8:00 PM MT
Hermosillo (34-33) visits Mexicali (36-31) @ 7:30 PM PT


Dominican League Playoffs:

Hector Luna (former St. Louis-Cibaenas) started at first base and batted fifth.  0-for-3 with one walk and assisted in one double play.
Angel Castro (former Memphis-Cibaenas) started and pitched 3.2 innings.  He allowed six hits, three earned runs, one walk, and struck five out.  (g/f:5-0)

Tommy Pham (St. Louis-Escogido) started in centerfield and batted ninth.  2-for-4 with one two-out RBI.

Cibaenas beat Escogido 7-4
Listin Diario Post Game

Donovan Solano (former Memphis-Licey) entered late in the game at third base.
Evan MacLane (former St. Louis-Licey) started and pitched four innings.  He allowed seven hits, five earned runs, one home run, hit one batter, and struck one out.  (g/f:5-4)

Licey beat Cibao 10-7
LIDOM Official Site Post Game

Notes:
Brayan Pena (St. Louis free agent-Cibaenas) is very happy to return to the LIDOM and is currently looking over several offers from clubs for next season: Listin Diario

Manny Ramirez (Chicago-N-Cibaenas) and his family have excepted the Protestant faith: Listin Diario

Friday's Games:
Cibaenas (2-1) visits Licey (2-0) @ 7:30 PM AST
Escogido (0-2) visits Cibao (0-1) @ 7:30 PM AST


Puerto Rican League:

Anthony Garcia (Memphis-Carolina) started in right field and batted fourth.  2-for-4 with one double, one two-out RBI, one run, one stolen base, and two strikeouts.

Jonathan Rodriguez (Memphis free agent-Mayaguez) started at first base and batted fifth.  1-for-3 with one double, one run, one walk, grounded into one double play, and grounded into one double play.
Ivan Maldonado (former MiLB tryout-Mayaguez) entered in the seventh and pitched 1.2 innings.  He allowed one hit and no runs.  (g/f:3-0)

Carolina beat Mayaguez 4-1
LBPRC Official;Z Site Post Game

Ruben Gotay (former Memphis-Aguadilla) started at first base and batted third.  0-for-4 with one strikeout.
Yariel Gonzalez (State College-Aguadilla) started as designated hitter and batted fifth.  2-for-4 with two doubles, two two-out RBIs, and two strikeouts.
Ricardo Bautista (State College-Aguadilla) started in right field and batted seventh.  0-for-2 with one strikeout.
Dickie Joe Thon (MiLB signing-Aguadilla) entered late in the game in right field and batted seventh.  0-for-2 with two strikeouts.

Randy Ruiz (former MiLB signing-Caguas) started as designated hitter and batted fourth.  2-for-4 with one run and one strikeout.
Justin Wright (Memphis free agent-Caguas) entered in the seventh and pitched one inning.  He allowed one hit, no runs, struck one out, and assisted in one double play for the hold (1).  (g/f:1-0)

Caguas beat Aguadilla 4-2
LBPRC Official Site Post Game

Notes:
Yariel Gonzalez (State College-Aguadilla) was one of the young players, that Carlos Baerga (former St. Louis-Aguadilla MGR) mentioned, that took the opportunity to learn: El Nuevo Dia

Friday's Games:
Caguas (18-21) visits Santurce (28-11) @ 7:15 PM AST
Aguadilla (11-28) visits Mayaguez (25-14) @ 7:15 PM AST


Nicaraguan League:

Fidencio Flores (former GCL-Boer) started and pitched 6.1 innings.  He allowed seven hits, one earned run, two walks, and struck four out for the winning decision (3-2).  (g/f:5-5)

Boer beat Granada 9-3
LNBP Official Site Post Game

Edgard Montiel (former DSL-Chinandega) started as designated hitter and batted third.  2-for-4 with two runs, one walk, one strikeout, and grounded into one double play.
Curt Smith (former Springfield-Chinandega) started in right field and batted fourth.  2-for-3 with one double, two RBIs, and one walk.

Rivas beat Chinandega 6-5
LNBP Official Site Post Game

Friday's Games:
Boer visits Granada @ 1:00 PM
Rivas visits Chinandega @ 6:00 PM


Australian Baseball League:

Malik Collymore (former Johnson City-Sydney) started in left field and batted second.  1-for-4 with two two-out RBIs, one walk, and one stolen base.

Sydney beat Melbourne 9-2
Sydney Official Site Post Game

Sunday's Games:
Canberra (12-10) visits Perth (7-15) for a doubleheader beginning @ 1:00 PM AWST
Adelaide (12-10) visits Brisbane (9-13) for a doubleheader beginning @ 3:30 PM AEST
Melbourne (16-6) visits Sydney (10-12) @ 6:30 PM AET