Showing posts with label Caribbean Series. Show all posts
Showing posts with label Caribbean Series. Show all posts

Sunday, February 9, 2020

Cardinals Winter League Notebook 2-9-2020: Caribbean Series Final Stats

Nicaraguan League:

Ronald Medrano (former GCL-Dantos) started and pitched 5.2 innings.  He allowed eight hits, six runs (five earned), two walks, and struck nine out for the losing decision (1-1).

Zelaya Central beat Dantos 9-4

Sunday's Games (@10:00 AM):
Madriz (0-5) visits Jinotega (3-2)
Boer (4-1) visits Esteli (4-1)
Nuevo Segovia (4-1) visits Matagalpa (0-5)
Zelaya Central (3-2) visits Dantos (4-1) @ 11:00 AM
Chontales (2-3) visits Boaco (0-5)
Rio San Juan (1-4) visits Costa Caribe (5-0)
Rivas (2-3) visits Chinandega (3-2)
Masaya (2-3) visits Carazo (4-1)
Leon (1-4) visits Granada (3-2)


Caribbean Series:

Final Stats:
Cesar Valera (former Palm Beach-Lara) played in three games going 1-for-7 (.143) with one double, two RBIs, two total bases, one strikeout, .250 OBP, .286 SLG, and .536 OPS.

Pedro Echemendia (former Memphis-Monteria) made one start posting a 0-1 record, 0.00 ERA, and 0.80 WHIP.  He allowed three hits, one unearned run, one walk, and struck one out over five innings.
Pedro Rodriguez (former MiLB signing-Lara) made five relief appearances posting a 0-0 record, 1.93 ERA, 1.29 WHIP, and two saves.  He allowed four hits, one earned run, two walks, hit one batter, and struck three out over 4.2 innings.
Harold Arauz (former Memphis-Chiriqui) made one start posting a 0-0 record, 1.93 ERA, and 1.93 WHIP.  He allowed six hits, one earned run, three walks, and struck one out over 4.2 innings.
Hector Hernandez (former Palm Beach-Santurce) made one start posting a 0-0 record, 3.38 ERA, and 0.94 WHIP.  He allowed two hits, two earned runs, one home run, three walks, and struck five out over 5.1 innings.
Raul Valdes (former St. Louis-Azucareros) made one start posting a 0-0 record, 9.82 ERA, and 2.45 WHIP.  He allowed six hits, four earned runs, three walks, hit one batter, and struck one out over 3.2 innings.

Notes:
Puebla (LMB) president is open to an idea of unification of both then LMB and LMP into a premier league: XEU Deportes

Angel Echevarria (former Manati) died on Friday: Primera Hora

Norge Carlos Vera (Santiago) signed with Chicago-A: Pelota Cubana Blog

Aramis Garcia (former 2011 draft selection-Azucareros) will miss six-eight months due to injury suffered in LIDOM and required surgery: Alex Pavlovic Twitter
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Saturday, February 8, 2020

Cardinals Winter League Notebook 2-8-2020: Shane Robinson Singles, Hits A Two Run Homer, & Was Named ABLCS MVP; Mikey Reynolds Singles & Hits A Solo Home Run; Jeremy Hazelbaker & Edgard Montiel Each Hit Solo Home Runs

Australian Baseball League Championship:

Shane Robinson (former St. Louis-Melbourne) started in centerfield and batted second.  2-for-5 with one home run, two two-out RBIs, two runs, and one strikeout.

Mikey Reynolds (former Springfield-Adelaide) started at shortstop and batted second.  2-for-4 with one double, one home run, one RBI, one run, one stolen base, one throwing error, and assisted in one double play.
Jeremy Hazelbaker (former St. Louis-Adelaide) started in right field and batted third.  1-for-4 with one home run, one RBI, one run, and two strikeouts.

Melbourne beat Adelaide 6-2
ABL Official Site Post Game
Melbourne sweeps championship in two games

 Notes:
Shane Robinson (former St. Louis-Melbourne) was named ABLCS MVP: Melbourne Official Twitter


Nicaraguan League:

Edgard Montiel (former DSL-Boer) 1-for-3 with one home run, one RBI, and one run.

Esteli beat Boer 7-1

Saturday's Games (@ 4:00 PM):
Madriz (0-4) visits Jinotega (2-2)
Boer (3-1) visits Esteli (4-0)
Nueva Segovia (3-1) visits Matagalpa (0-4)
Zelaya Central (2-2) visits Dantos (4-0)
Chontales (1-3) visits Boaco (0-4)
Rio San Juan (1-3) visits Costa Caribe (4-0)
Rivas (2-2) visits Chinandega (2-2)
Masaya (2-2) visits Carazo (3-1)
Leon (1-3) visits Granada (2-2)


Caribbean Series Championship:

Pedro Rodriguez (former MiLB signing-Lara) entered in the eighth and pitched to six batters.  He allowed two hits, one earned run, one intentional walk, and hit one batter.  (p-s:10-6)(g/f:1-0)(ir-s:2-2)

Azucareros beat Lara 9-3
MLB Official Site Post Game

Notes:
Mazatlan (LMP) will host the 2021 Caribbean Series: LMP Official Site

Yucatan (LMB) signed Jorge Martinez (Durango-Azucareros) for the 2020 season: MiLB Official Site

Parade is scheduled for Sunday to celebrate Azucareros' win: Azucareros Official Site

Lino Rivera (former Arkansas-Azucareros MGR) says this is the best team he has managed in his life: Primera Hora and El Nuevo Dia

Caribbean Series will return to Puerto Rico in 2025: Primera Hora

Attendance for the 2020 Caribbean Series surpassed the last time it was held in Puerto Rico, in 2015: El Vocero

Juan Francisco Puello Herrera addressed the Cuban situation for what he says is the last time: El Vocero
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Friday, February 7, 2020

Cardinals Winter League Notebook 2-7-2020: St. Louis Claimed Ricardo Sanchez Off Waivers; Mikey Reynolds & Shane Robinson Each Collect Three Singles & One RBI; Pedro Rodriguez Pitched One Scoreless Inning For The Save

Australian Baseball League Championship:

Mikey Reynolds (former Springfield-Adelaide) started at shortstop and batted second.  3-for-5 with one two-out RBI, one run, one stolen base, one strikeout, and assisted in one double play.
Jeremy Hazelbaker (former St. Louis-Adelaide) started in right field and batted third.  0-for-3 with one walk and two strikeouts.

Shane Robinson (former St. Louis-Melbourne) started in centerfield and batted second.  3-for-5 with one two-out RBI, one strikeout, and one caught stealing.

Melbourne beat Adelaide 4-3

Saturday's Game:
Melbourne (1-0) visits Adelaide (0-1)


Nicaraguan League:

Friday's Games (@6:00 PM):
Jinotega (1-2) visits Madriz (0-3)
Esteli (3-0) visits Boer (3-0)
Matagalpa (0-3) visits Nueva Segovia (2-1)
Dantos (3-0) visits Zelaya Central (2-1)
Boaco (0-3) visits Chontales (0-3)
Rio San Juan (1-2) visits Costa Caribe (3-0)
Chinandega (2-1) visits Rivas (1-2)
Carazo (2-1) visits Masaya (2-1)
Granada (1-2) visits Leon (1-2)


Caribbean Series:

Pedro Rodriguez (former MiLB signing-Lara) entered in the ninth and pitched one inning.  He allowed one hit and no runs for the save (2).  (p-s:11-6)(g/f:2-0)

Lara beat Culiacan 1-0
MLB Official Site Post Game

Notes:
Puebla (LMB) released Juan Pena (former Tennessee): MiLB Official Site

St. Louis claimed Ricardo Sanchez (Magallanes) off waivers from Seattle, pitched for the LVBP's Magallanes during 2018-19 season.  Magallanes had the best regular season record but was eliminated in semifinals that season: El Emergente

Lino Rivera (former Arkansas-Azucareros MGR) says his team is ready for Lara: Listin Diario

Lino Rivera (former Arkansas-Azucareros MGR) was named manager of the Caribbean Series All-Star team: Listin Diario

LBPN published letter on Caribbean Series not allowing them in: Primera Hora

Questions are being asked whether Cartagena will participate in the 2020-21 LPBC season: El Universal

LPBC will look to improve their talent next season in order to compete in the Caribbean Series: El Universal

Friday's Championship Game:
Lara (5-1) visits Azucareros (5-1) @ 7:00 PM


World Baseball Classic (March 22, 2020):

Notes:
Luis Mateo (former Memphis), Ivan Maldonado (former MiLB tryout), and Juan Caballero (former Johnson City) were invited to camp for the Puerto Rican team, managed by Juan Gonzalez (former MiLB signing): Primera Hora
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Thursday, February 6, 2020

Cardinals Winter League Notebook 2-6-2020: Pedro Rodriguez Strikes Out One Over One Scoreless Inning For The Save; Bob Thurman & Armando Rios To Be Inducted Into Caribbean Series Hall Of Fame; Ivan Herrera Could Play In World Baseball Classic

Australian Baseball League Championship:

Friday's Game:
Adeliade (0-0) visits Melbourne (0-0)


Caribbean Series:

Cesar Valera (former Palm Beach-Lara) started at second base and batted seventh.  0-for-2 with one hit by pitch, one strikeout, one throwing error, one fielding error, and assisted in one double play.
Pedro Rodriguez (former MiLB signing-Lara) entered in the ninth and pitched one inning.  He allowed one hit, no runs, and struck one out for the save (1).  (p-s:18-16)(g/f:1-1)

Lara beat Chiriqui 2-0
MLB Official Site Post Game

Raul Valdes (former St. Louis-Azucareros) started and pitched 3.2 innings.  He allowed six hits, four earned runs, three walks, hit one batter, threw one wild pitch, and struck one out.  (p-s:78-45)(g/f:3-3)

Azucareros beat Santurce 5-4
MLB Official Site Post Game

Notes:
Cuba will not be invited to the 2021 Caribbean Series: MLB Official Site

Bob Thurman (former Omaha) and Armando Rios (former Memphis) will be inducted into the Caribbean Series Hall of Fame: Listin Diario

Colombia would like to host the 2022 Caribbean Series: El Nuevo Dia

Reporter was fired in Cuba for questioning the commissioner: Diario de Cuba

Norge Carlos Vera (Santiago) threw for 15 organizations on Wednesday in Dominican Republic: Pelota Cubana Blog

Thursday's Games:
Culiacan (4-1) visits Lara (4-1) @ 1:30 PM
Santurce (2-3) visits Azucareros (4-1) @ 7:00 PM


World Baseball Classic:

Notes:
Ivan Herrera (Springfield) could play for Panama: MLB Panama Twitter
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Wednesday, February 5, 2020

Cardinals Winter League Notebook 2-5-2020: Cesar Valera Doubles & Drives In Two Runs; Hector Hernandez Strikes Out Five & Allows Two Runs Over Five & A Third Innings; Pedro Echemendia Retires One Batter & Holds Three Inherited Runners On Base

Caribbean Series:

Cesar Valera (former Palm Beach-Lara) started at shortstop and batted ninth.  1-for-4 with one double, two two-out RBIs, and assisted in one double play.

Culiacan beat Lara 7-6
MLB Official Site Post Game

Pedro Echemendia (former Memphis-Monteria) entered in the eighth and pitched to one batter.  He allowed no hits or runs.  (p-s:5-3)(g/f:1-0)(ir-s:3-0)

Hector Hernandez (former Palm Beach-Santurce) started and pitched 5.1 innings.  He allowed two hits, two earned runs, one home run, three walks, and struck five out.  (p-s:65-39)(g/f:7-2)

Santurce beat Monteria 3-2
MLB Official Site Post Game

Notes:
Hector Hernandez (former Palm Beach-Santurce) spoke before the start on Tuesday: LBPRC Official Site

The Confederation is considering starting the series in January: Primera Hora

Stomach virus is in the Culiacan clubhouse: Primera Hora

Lino Rivera (former Arkansas-Azucareros MGR) hit a goal by leading Azucareros to semifinals: El Vocero

LBPN fired off a letter and demand that they be reimbursed for paying fees to enter the Caribbean Series and were denied: La Prensa

Cuba questioned whether they would be invited to the 2021 Caribbean Series: Diario de Cuba

Wednesday's Games:
Lara (3-1) visits Chiriqui (1-3) @ 9:00 AM
Monteria (0-4) visits Culiacan (3-1) @ 1:30 PM
Azucareros (3-1) visits Santurce (2-2) @ 7:00 PM
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Tuesday, February 4, 2020

Cardinals Winter League Notebook 2-4-2020: Wilfredo Pereira Held Two Inherited Runners On Base While Pitching Two & A Third Scoreless Innings; Pedro Rodriguez Strikes Out One Over One Scoreless Inning; Desi Relaford Comes Out Of Retirement

Caribbean Series:

Wilfredo Pereira (Peoria-Chiriqui) entered in the sixth and pitched 2.1 innings.  He allowed one hit and no runs.  (p-s:29-17)(g/f:0-4)(ir-s:2-0)

Culiacan beat Chiriqui 6-1
MLB Official Site Post Game

Pedro Rodriguez (former MiLB signing-Lara) entered in the eighth and pitched 1.1 innings.  He allowed no hits or runs, one walk, and struck one out.  (p-s:19-10)(g/f:0-2)(ir-s:1-0)

Lara beat Santurce 3-2
MLB Official Site Post Game

Notes:
Panama and Colombia are confirmed for the 2021 Caribbean Series in Mexico, Cuba along with Panama and Colombia will be considered for perminant spots: MLB Official Site

Licey will begin the process of searching for a manager for next season: El Caribe

Dominican Republic put in a request to host the 2026 Central American and Caribbean Sports Games: El Caribe

Tuesday's Games:
Chiriqui (1-2) visits Azucareros (2-1) @ 9:00 AM
Culiacan (2-1) visits Lara (3-0) @ 1:30 PM
Monteria (0-3) visits Santurce (1-2) @ 7:00 PM


French League:

Notes:
Desi Relaford (former Memphis) has come out of playing retirement and signed with Montpellier: Mister Baseball
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Monday, February 3, 2020

Cardinals Winter League Notebook 2-3-2020: Pedro Echemendia Strikes Out One & Allows One Run Over Four & Two-Thirds Innings; Edgard Montiel Singles Twice & Drives In Two Runs; Pedro Rodriguez Strikes Out One Over One Hitless/Scoreless Inning For The Hold

Nicaraguan League:

Edgard Montiel (former DSL-Boer) 2-for-3 with two RBIs and one run.

Boer beat Matagalpa 9-4

Notes:
Erisbel Arruebarruena (Matanzas) will travel with Cuban team to play in series against Nicaragua: Nicaraguan Official Site

No Games Scheduled Until Friday


Caribbean Series:

Pedro Echemendia (former Memphis-Monteria) started and pitched 4.2 innings.  He allowed three hits, one unearned run, one walk, and struck one out for the losing decision (0-1).  (p-s:55-35)(g/f:7-3)
Jose Almarante (former Memphis-Monteria) entered in the eighth and pitched to two batters.  He allowed no hits or runs, one walk, and hit one batter.  (p-s:7-2)

Chiriqui beat Monteria 1-0
MLB Official Site Post Game

Cesar Valera (former Palm Beach-Lara) entered late in the game at shortstop and batted second.  0-for-1 at the plate.
Pedro Rodriguez (former MiLB signing-Lara) entered in the eighth and pitched one inning.  He allowed no hits or runs, and struck one out for the hold (1).  (p-s:16-10)(g/f:2-0)

Lara beat Azucareros 3-2
MLB Official Site Post Game

Monday's Games:
Chiriqui (1-1) visits Culiacan (1-1) @ 9:00 AM
Azucareros (1-1) visits Monteria (0-2) @ 1:00 PM
Santurce (1-1) visits Lara (2-0) @ 7:00 PM


World Baseball Classic (March 22, 2020):

Notes:
Raul Valdes (former St. Louis-Azucareros) will pitch for the Dominican Republic: Azucareros Official Site
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Sunday, February 2, 2020

Cardinals Winter League Notebook 2-2-2020: Carlos Baerga & Juan Gonzalez Honored Along With Puerto Rican Dream Team; Harold Arauz Strikes Out One & Allows One Run Over Four & Two-Thirds Innings; Jeremy Hazelbaker Triples & Drives In One Run

Australian Baseball League Semifinals:

Mikey Reynolds (former Springfield-Adelaide) started at shortstop and batted second.  0-for-3 with one run, one sacrifice, and assisted in one double play.
Jeremy Hazelbaker (former St. Louis-Adelaide) started in right field and batted third.  1-for-4 with one triple and one RBI.

Adelaide beat Canberra 6-3
Adelaide wins the series two games to one

Championship begins on Friday


Nicaraguan League:

Edgard Montiel (former DSL-Boer) 1-for-2 at the plate.

Boer beat Matagalpa 3-2

Ronald Medrano (former GCL-Dantos) started and pitched five innings.  He allowed seven hits, three runs, one walk, and struck nine out for the winning decision (1-0).

Dantos beat Chontales 9-7

Sunday's Games (@ 10:00 AM):
Jinotega (1-1) visits Nueva Segovia (1-1)
Matagalpa (0-2) visits Boer (2-0)
Esteli (2-0) visits Madriz (0-2)
Rio San Juan (1-1) visits Zelaya Central (1-1)
Boaco (0-2) visits Cosat Caribe (2-0)
Chinandega (1-1) visits Leon (1-1)
Granada (1-1) visits Masaya (1-1)
Carazo (2-0) visits Rivas (0-2)
Dantos (2-0) visits Chontales (0-2) @ 11:00 AM


Caribbean Series:

Jose Almarante (former Memphis-Colombia) entered in the eighth and pitched one inning.  He allowed no hits or runs, one walk, and struck one out.  (p-s:12-7)(g/f:1-1)

Lara beat Monteria 6-4
MLB Official Site Post Game

Harold Arauz (former Memphis-Chiriqui) started and pitched 4.2 innings.  He allowed six hits, one earned run, three walks, threw one wild pitch, and struck one out.  (p-s:87-52)(g/f:7-2)

Santurce beat Chiriqui 4-3 in 10 innings
MLB Official Site Post Game

Notes:
Before the Santurce and Chiriqui game, the 1995 Puerto Rican Dream Team was honored, which included Carlos Baerga (former MiLB signing) and Juan Gonzalez (former MiLB signing): MLB Official Site and El Nueva Dia

Lino Rivera (former Arkansas-Azucareros MGR) commented on the firing of Alex Cora (former MiLB signing): Listin Diario

Lino Rivera (former Arkansas-Azucareros MGR) was greeted by the Puerto Rican fans: Primera Hora

New rules were introduced in the series that are currently being used in the MLB with intentional walk, limits on visits to mound, and runner on second base in extras: Primera Hora

Pedro Echemendia (former Memphis-Monteria) will get the start on Sunday: Pelota Cubana Blog

Sunday's Games:
Monteria (0-1) visits Chiriqui (0-1) @ 9:00 AM
Santurce (1-0) visits Culiacan (0-1) @ 2:30 PM
Lara (1-0) visits Azucareros (1-0) @ 8:00 PM
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Saturday, February 1, 2020

Cardinals Winter League Notebook 2-1-2020: Edgard Montiel Singles, Doubles, & Drives In Two Runs; Shane Robinson Singles & Walks Twice; Luis Urueta Candidate For Boston MGR Job

Australian Baseball League Semifinals:

Shane Robinson (former St. Louis-Melbourne) started in centerfield and batted second.  1-for-3 with one run and two walks.

Melbourne beat Auckland 6-2

Mikey Reynolds (former Springfield-Adelaide) started at shortstop and batted second.  0-for-3 with two sacrifices.
Jeremy Hazelbaker (former St. Louis-Adelaide) started as designated hitter and batted third.  0-for-3 with one strikeout.

Adelaide beat Canberra 5-2

Sunday's Games:
Melbourne (2-0) visits Auckland (0-2)
Canberra (1-1) visits Adelaide (1-1)


Nicaraguan League:

Edgard Montiel (former DSL-Boer) 2-for-3 with one double, two RBIs, and two runs.

Boer beat Matagalpa 17-3

Fidencio Flores (former GCL-Leon) started and pitched 1.2 innings.  He allowed two hits, two runs, one walk, and struck two out for the losing decision (0-1).

Chinandega beat Leon 5-4

Saturday's Games (@ 4:00 PM):
Jinotega (1-0) visits Nueva Segovia (0-1)
Matagalpa (0-1) visits Boer (1-0)
Esteli (1-0) visits Madriz (0-1)
Dantos (1-0) visits Chontales (0-1)
Rio San Juan (1-0) visits Zelaya Central (0-1)
Boaco (0-1) visits Costa Caribe (1-0)
Chinandega (1-0) visits Leon (0-1)
Granada (0-1) visits Masaya (1-0)
Carazo (1-0) visits Rivas (0-1)


Caribbean Series:

Notes:
Luis Urueta (former Palm Beach-Licey MGR) is a candidate to be interviewed for the Boston manager job: Listin Diario and El Heraldo

No political protests are permitted in the stadium: Primera Hora

Lino Rivera (former Arkansas-Azucareros MGR) waits for the call to manage in the MLB: Primera Hora

Harold Arauz (former Memphis-Chiriqui) gets the call to open the series for Panama: Panama America

Saturday's Games:
Monteria (0-0) visits Lara (0-0) @ 10:00 AM
Culiacan (0-0) visits Azucareros (0-0) @ 14:30 PM
Chiriqui (0-0) visits Santurce (0-0) @ 8:00 PM
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Friday, January 31, 2020

Cardinals Winter League Notebook 1-31-2020: Efren Navarro Hits A Two-Run Homer; Jeremy Hazelbaker Singles Twice & Drives In One Run; Edmundo Sosa & Kim Kwang-Hyun Updates

Mexican Pacific League Championship:

Efren Navarro (former Memphis-Culiacan) started in left field and batted sixth.  1-for-4 with one home run, two two-out RBIs, and one run.

Culiacan beat Mazatlan 11-0
LMP Official Site Post Game
Culiacan won the series four games to three


Australian Baseball League Playoffs:

Mikey Reynolds (former Springfield-Adelaide) started at shortstop and batted second.  0-for-5 with one strikeout.
Jeremy Hazaelbaker (former St. Louis-Adelaide) started in left field and batted third.  2-for-3 with one RBI, two runs, and one strikeout.

Canberra beat Adelaide 7-6 in 10 innings

Saturday's Games:
Melbourne (1-0) visits Auckland (0-1)
Canberra (1-0) visits Adelaide (0-1)


Nicaraguan League:

Notes:
Edgard Montiel (former DSL-Boer) was named team captain: La Prensa

Friday's Games (all @ 6:00 PM):
Nueva Segovia (0-0) visits Jinotega (0-0)
Boer (0-0) visits Matagalpa (0-0)
Madriz (0-0) visits Esteli (0-0)
Chontales (0-0) visits Dantos (0-0)
Zelaya Central (0-0) visits Rio San Juan (0-0)
Boaco (0-0) visits Costa Caribe (0-0)
Leon (0-0) visits Chinandega (0-0)
Masaya (0-0) visits Granada (0-0)
Rivas (0-0) visits Carazo (0-0)


Caribbean Series (February 1, 2020):

Notes:
Efren Navarro (former Memphis-Culiacan) is not attending the Caribbean Series: AlBat

Hiram Bithorn Stadium has been reconditioned: El Vocero

Edmundo Sosa (St. Louis-Metro) was given permission to play for Chiriqui in the series: Extra Innings UK Twitter


MLB Spring Training:

Notes:
Kim Kwang-Hyun (St. Louis signing) talks about his mindset heading into his first MLB spring training: Korea Joongang Daily


Korean Baseball Organization:

Notes:
Odrisamer Despaigne (KT) is aiming to be a 20-game winning pitcher: Pelota Cubana Blog
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Tuesday, January 28, 2020

Cardinals Winter League Notebook 1-28-2020: Raul Valdes Strikes Out Three Over Five & A Third Scoreless Innings; Pete Kozma Singles, Walks Twice, & Hits A Solo Home Run; Gabriel Lino Hits A Solo Home Run

Mexican Pacific League Championship:

Efren Navarro (former Memphis-Culiacan) started in left field and batted fifth.  0-for-3 at the plate.
Mateo Gil (Johnson City-Culiacan) entered late in the game as a pinch runner and scored one run.
Alexis Wilson (Peoria-Culiacan) entered late in the game at catcher.

Culiacan beat Mazatlan 3-2 in 10 innings
LMP Official Site Post Game

No Game Scheduled For Tuesday


Dominican League Championship:

Donovan Solano (former Memphis-Licey) started at third base and batted seventh.  0-for-3 at the plate.

Raul Valdes (former St. Louis-Azucareros) started and pitched 5.1 innings.  He allowed four hits, no runs, two walks, and struck three out.  (g/f:6-2)

Azucareros beat Licey 8-0
LIDOM Official Site Post Game
Azucareros won the championship four games to three


Venezuelan League Championship:

Cesar Valera (former Springfield-Caribes) started at shortstop and batted seventh.  0-for-3, one throwing error, one fielding error, and assisted in one double play.
Gabriel Lino (former Memphis-Caribes) started at catcher and batted ninth.  1-for-4 with one home run, one two-out RBI, one run, and one strikeout.
Liarvis Breto (MiLB signing-Caribes) entered in the sixth and pitched to two batters.  He allowed no hits or runs, one walk, and one throwing error.  (p-s:8-4)(g/f:1-0)
Jorge Rondon (former St. Louis-Caribes) entered in the sixth and pitched to one batter.  He allowed no hits or runs for the hold (1).  (p-s:2-1)(g/f:1-0)(ir-s:2-0)

Williams Perez (Springfield free agent-Lara) started and pitched 5.2 innings.  He allowed eight hits, two earned runs, two home runs, one walk, threw one wild pitch, and struck five out.  (p-s:102-66)(g/f:8-3)
Vicente Campos (former MiLB signing-Lara) entered in the seventh and pitched one inning.  He allowed no hits or runs.  (p-s:16-10)(g/f:1-2)

Lara beat Caribes 4-2
LVBP Official Site Post Game
Lara won the championship four games to three


Australian Baseball League:

Pete Kozma (former St. Louis-Perth) started at shortstop and batted seventh.  2-for-2 with one home run, one RBI, one run, and two walks.

Canberra beat Perth 5-4

No Games scheduled For Wednesday


Caribbean Series (February 1, 2020):

Notes:
Hector Hernandez (former Palm Beach-Santurce) is scheduled to start Tuesday: Primera Hora
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Tuesday, January 14, 2020

Cardinals Winter League Notebook 1-14-2020: Luis Urueta Takes Over As Licey Manager For The LIDOM Postseason; Liarvis Breto Strikes Out Two Over One & A Third Hitless/Scoreless Innings; Francisco Pena Singles, Walks, & Drives In One Run


Cuban League:

Notes:
Nine potential prospects worked out for clubs in the Dominican Republic: El Nuevo Herald


Mexican Pacific League Semifinals:

Stats:
Ramon Urias (Memphis-Mochis) has played in nine games going 9-for-32 (.281) with three doubles, one home run, six RBIs, 15 total bases, nine runs, eight walks, four strikeouts, .425 OBP, .469 SLG, and .894 OPS.
Irving Lopez (Springfield-Hermosillo) has played in six games going 5-for-19 (.263) with one double, six total bases, three runs, three strikeouts, .333 OBP, .316 SLG, and .649 OPS.
Carlos Soto (Peoria-Mochis) has played in four games going 2-for-8 (.250) with one RBI, two total bases, one walk, one caught stealing, .300 OBP, .250 SLG, and .550 OPS.
Rainel Rosario (former Springfield-Monterrey) has played in five games going 4-for-18 (.222) with four RBIs, four total bases, two runs, two walks, seven strikeouts, .286 OBP, .222 SLG, and .508 OPS.
Efren Navarro (former Memphis-Culiacan) has played in seven games going 3-for-23 (.130) with one RBI, three total bases, one run, one walk, seven strikeouts, .200 OBP, .130 SLG, and .330 OPS.
Alex Mejia (former St. Louis-Monterrey) has played in five games going 2-for-17 (.118) with two doubles, four total bases, two runs, three strikeouts, .167 OBP, .235 SLG, and .402 OPS.
Niko Vasquez (former Springfield-Monterrey) has played in five games going 1-for-17 (.059) with one total base, one walk, two strikeouts, .158 OBP, .059 SLG, and .217 OPS.
Alexis Wilson (Peoria-Culiacan) has plyed in one game going 0-for-1 (.000).

Fernando Salas (former St. Louis-Hermosillo) has made four relief appearances posting a 0-1 record, 0.00 ERA, 1.00 WHIP, and one save.  He's allowed three hits, one unearned run, one walk, and struck one out over four innings.

No Games Scheduled For Tuesday


Dominican League Round Robin:

Rangel Ravelo (St. Louis-Cibaenas) started at first base and batted third.  2-for-4 with one run and one walk.
Francisco Pena (former St. Louis-Cibaenas) started at catcher and batted eighth.  1-for-3 with one RBI, one walk, one throwing error, and allowed two stolen bases.

Donovan Solano (former Memphis-Licey) started at third base and batted seventh.  2-for-4 with one run, one throwing error, one fielding error, and assisted in one double play.

Licey beat Cibaenas 7-4
LIDOM Official Site Post Game

Notes:
Luis Urueta (former Palm Beach-Licey MGR) was named the new manager of Licey: Licey Official Site

 Tuesday's Games:
Azucareros (11-4) visits Licey (7-8) @ 7:15 PM AST
Escogido (5-10) visits Cibaenas (7-8) @ 7:30 PM AST


Colombian League Championship:

Notes:
Will Changarotty (former State College), Enrique Perez (Johnson City), Jose Calero (former GCL), Wilman Madera (GCL), Ramon Ulacio (former GCL), and Jackson Solarte (former VSL) are listed in the Barranquilla championship roster.

Jose Almarante (former Memphis) is listed on the Monteria championship roster.

El Universal


Venezuelan League Semifinals:

Ildemaro Vargas (former Springfield-Lara) started at second base and batted leadoff.  0-for-4 with one walk.
Pedro Rodriguez (former MiLB signing-Lara) entered in the eighth and pitched to four batters.  He allowed two hits and one unearned run for the blown save (1).  (p-s:9-6)
Vicente Campos (former MiLB signing-Lara) entered in the tenth and pitched one inning.  He allowed no hits or runs, and struck one out.  (p-s:9-6)

Zulia beat Lara 3-2 in 11 innings
LVBP Official Site Post Game

Cesar Valera (former Palm Beach-Caribes) started in left field and batted fifth.  0-for-5 with one sacrifice and two strikeouts.
Gabriel Lino (former Memphis-Caribes) started at catcher and batted eighth.  3-for-6 with one strikeout.
Jorge Rondon (former St. Louis-Caribes) entered in the seventh and pitched one inning.  He allowed one hit and no runs.  (p-s:12-7)(g/f:3-0)
Liarvis Breto (MiLB signing-Caribes) entered in the eighth and pitched 1.1 innings.  He allowed no hits or runs, and struck two out.  (p-s:19-11)(g/f:1-1)

Luis Bandes (former Johnson City-La Guaira) entered late in the game as a pinch hitter and batted eighth.  0-for-1 at the plate.

Caribes beat La Guaira 2-0 in 12 innings
LVBP Official Site Post Game

No Games Scheduled For Tuesday


Puerto Rican League Semifinals:

Anthony Garcia (former Memphis-Carolina) started in right field and batted fourth.  0-for-2 with one run, one walk, one hit by pitch, and two strikeouts.

Yariel Gonzalez (Springfield-Mayaguez) started at first base and batted eighth.  1-for-3 with two runs, one walk, one strikeout, and one throwing error.

Mayaguez beat Carolina 6-5
LBPRC Official Site Post Game

No Games Scheduled For Tuesday


Nicaraguan League Championship:

Notes:
Latin American Series was cancelled for 2020 and the LBPN is preparing a letter of protest for not being invited to the Caribbean Series: La Prensa

Tuesday's Game:
Leon (3-1) visits Chinandega (1-3) @ 6:00 PM


Caribbean Series (February 1, 2020):

Notes:
Series is still set to open February 1st: Primera Hora
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Sunday, January 12, 2020

Cardinals Winter League Notebook 1-12-2020: Pete Kozma Singles & Hits A Two-Run Homer; Will Changarotty Allows Two Runs Over Six Innings; Gabriel Lino Singles & Drives In One Run

Mexican Pacific League Semifinals:

Sunday's Games:
Mochis (0-0) visits Culiacan (0-0) @ 5:05 PM MT
Mazaltan (0-0) visits Obregon (0-0) @ 6:10 PM CT


Dominican League Round Robin:

Sunday's Games:
Cibaenas (6-8) visits Escogido (5-9) @ 4:00 PM AST
Licey (7-7) visits Azucareros (10-4) @ 5:00 PM AST


Colombian League Championship:

Notes:
Will Changarotty (former State College-Barranquilla) pitched six innings, allowed six hits and two runs, and earned the loss as Monteria beat Barranquilla 3-2: El Heraldo and El Universal

Jose Calero (former GCL-Barranquilla) threw a wild pitch which allowed a run to score: Monteria Official Twitter


Venezuelan League Playoffs:

Jorge Rondon (former St. Louis-Magallanes) entered in the seventh and pitched to two batters.  He allowed no hits or runs, and struck one out.  (p-s:6-5)(g/f:1-0)(ir-s:1-0)

Cesar Valera (former Palm Beach-Caribes) started in left field and batted fifth.  0-for-3 with one run, one walk, one stolen base, and one strikeout.
Gabriel Lino (former Memphis-Caribes) started at catcher and batted seventh.  1-for-3 with one RBI and threw out one base runner.

Caribes beat Magallanes 2-0
LVBP Official Site Post Game

Notes:
Rafael Ortega (former Memphis-Caribes) is expected to play in the semifinals: LVBP Official Site

No Games Scheduled For Sunday


Puerto Rican League Playoffs:

Sunday's Game:
Mayaguez (2-2) visits Carolina (2-2) @ 6:00 PM AST


Nicaraguan League Championship:

Edgard Montiel (former DSL-Chinandega) started and batted third.  1-for-4 with two strikeouts.

Leon beat Chinandega 16-4
LBPN Official Site Post Game

Sunday's Game:
Chinandega (1-2) visits Leon (2-1) @ 6:00 PM


Australian Baseball League:

Pete Kozma (former St. Louis-Perth) started at shortstop and batted second.  2-for-3 with one home run, two RBIs, one run, and assisted in one double play.

Jeremy Hazelbaker (former St. Louis-Adelaide) started in left field and batted second.  0-for-3 with one walk and one sacrifice.
Mikey Reynolds (former Springfield-Adelaide) started at shortstop and batted third.  1-for-4 with one run, one walk, and one stolen base.

Adelaide beat Perth 6-5

Shane Robinson (former St. Louis-Melbourne) started in centerfield and batted second.  0-for-6 at the plate.

Melbourne beat Geelong-Korea 13-3

No Games Scheduled Until Thursday


Caribbean Series (February 1, 2020):

Notes:
Cuba again issued another statement accusing Juan Francisco Puello of purposely holding them out of the Caribbean Series: Meridiano

Orlando Hernandez (former Washington) spoke on Cuba missing out on the Caribbean Series: El Nuevo Herald
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Monday, January 6, 2020

Cardinals Winter League Notebook 1-6-2020: Fernando Salas Strikes Out One Over One Hitless/Scoreless Inning For The Save; Alex Mejia Doubles, Rangel Ravelo Singles Twice

Korean Baseball Organization:

Notes:
Kim Jae-Hwan (Doosan) failed to sign with MLB team: Yonhap News Agency


Mexican Pacific League Playoffs:

Alex Mejia (former St. Louis-Monterrey) started at shortstop and batted second.  1-for-4 with one double.
Rainel Rosario (former Springfield-Monterrey) started in centerfield and batted fifth.  1-for-4 with one run and one strikeout.
Niko Vasquez (former Springfield-Monterrey) started at third base and batted seventh.  0-for-4 with one strikeout and grounded into one double play.

Obregon beat Monterrey 7-1
LMP Official Site Post Game

Ramon Urias (Memphis-Mochis) started at shortstop and batted third.  1-for-3 with one run, one walk, one strikeout, and assisted in one double play.
Carlos Soto (Peoria-Mochis) started at catcher and batted ninth.  1-for-3 and allowed two stolen bases.

Jalisco beat Mochis 5-3
LMP Official Site Post Game

Efren Navarro (former Memphis-Culiacan) started as designated hitter and batted fifth.  1-for-3 with one hit by pitch.

Culiacan beat Mexicali 4-3
LMP Official Site Post Game

Irving Lopez (Springfield-Hermosillo) started at shortstop and batted ninth.  0-for-2 with one run and two hit by pitches.
Fernando Salas (former St. Louis-Hermosillo) entered in the ninth and pitched one inning.  He allowed no hits or runs, and struck one out for the save (1).  (p-s:11-8)(g/f:0-2)

Hermosillo beat Mazatlan 6-3
LMP Official Site Post Game

Monday's Games:
Obregon (3-0) visits Monterrey (0-3) @ 7:30 PM CT
Jalisco (2-1) visits Mochis (1-2) @ 7:30 PM MT
Culiacan (2-1) visits Mexicali (1-2) @ 6:30 PM PT
Hermosillo (2-1) visits Mazatlan (1-2) @ 8:00 PM MT


Dominican League Round Robin:

Rangel Ravelo (St. Louis-Cibaenas) started as designated hitter and batted third.  2-for-4 with one strikeout.
Francisco Pena (former St. Louis-Cibaenas) started at catcher and batted ninth.  1-for-3 at the plate.

Azucareros beat Cibaenas 5-0
LIDOM Official Site Post Game

Alberto Triunfel (former Springfield-Escogido) entered late in the game at shortstop and batted leadoff.  0-for-1 with one strikeout and one fielding error.
Robelys Reyes (former Springfield-Escogido) entered late in the game in left field and batted fourth.  0-for-1 with one run.
Audry Perez (former St. Louis-Escogido) entered late in the game at catcher and batted eighth.  0-for-2 anf allowed one stolen base.

Donovan Solano (former Memphis-Licey) started at third base and batted second.  1-for-4 with one run, one hit by pitch, one strikeout, and one fielding error.

Licey beat Escogido 10-8
LIDOM Official Site Post Game

Monday's Games:
Escogido (4-6) visits Cibaenas (3-7) @ 5:00 PM AST
Azucareros (6-4) visits Licey (7-3) @ 5:00 PM AST


Venezuelan League Playoffs:

Monday's Games:
Zulia (1-1) visits Caribes (1-1) @ 6:00 PM VET
Lara (1-1) visits Magallanes (1-1) @ 6:00 PM VET
La Guaira (1-1) visits Caracas (1-1) @ 6:00 PM VET


Puerto Rican League Playoffs:

Yariel Gonzalez (Springfield-Mayaguez) entered late in the game as a pinch runner.

Anthony Garcia (former Memphis-Carolina) started in right field and batted leadoff.  1-for-3 with one intentional walk and one strikeout.

Carolina beat Mayaguez 1-0
LBPRC Official Site Post Game

No Games Scheduled For Monday


Nicaraguan League Round Robin:

Ronald Medrano (former GCL-Leon) started and pitched 1.1 innings.  He allowed two hits, four earned runs, three walks, and struck two out for the losing decision (0-1).

Rivas beat Leon 11-3
LBPN Official Site Post Game

Monday's Game:
Chinandega (4-3) visits Rivas (3-4) @ 6:00 PM


Panama League Championship:

Notes:
Chiriqui Astronauts beat Federals 5-4 to win the championship and will represent Panama in Caribbean Series: Panama League Official Twitter


Australian Baseball League:

Stats:
Shane Robinson (former St. Louis-Melbourne) has played in four games going 5-for-15 (.333) with one double, one RBI, six total bases, two runs, two walks, one stolen base, one strikeout, .412 OBP, .400 SLG, and .812 OPS.
Jeremy Martinez (former Memphis-Brisbane) has played in 25 games going 22-for-72 (.306) with two doubles, four home runs, 11 RBIs, 36 total bases, ten runs, 14 walks, ten strikeouts, .420 OBP, .500 SLG, and .920 OPS.
Pete Kozma (former St. Louis-Perth) has played in 28 games going 28-for-112 (.250) with two doubles, one home run, 16 RBIs, 33 total bases, 14 runs, nine walks, five stolen bases, 14 strikeouts, three caught stealing, .301 OBP, .295 SLG, and .595 OPS.
Mikey Reynolds (former Springfield-Adelaide) has played in 23 games going 21-for-90 (.233) with three doubles, one RBI, 24 total bases, 12 runs, seven walks, seven stolen bases, 15 strikeouts, two caught stealing, .286 OBP, .267 SLG, and .552 OPS.

Dustin Beggs (former 2014 draft selection-Adelaide) has made six starts (one complete game) posting a 3-2 record, 4.99 ERA, and 2.05 WHIP.  He's allowed 35 hits, 20 runs (17 earned), four home runs, seven walks, hit one batter, and struck 35 out over 30.2 innings.

Notes:
Jeremy Hazelbaker (former St. Louis) has signed to play with Adelaide: Adelaide Official Site


Caribbean Series (February 1, 2020):

Notes:
Cuba has accused Juan Puello Herrera of giving in to the U.S. and blocking them from attending the series this year: Listin Diario

Renteria brothers are very excited about being invited to the series: El Universal
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Sunday, January 5, 2020

Cardinals Winter League Notebook 1-5-2020: Rangel Ravelo Singles, Doubles, Walks, & Drives In Two Runs; Gabriel Lino Triples, Walks, & Knocks In One Run; Pedro Rodriguez Pitched Two Scoreless Innings For The Hold

Mexican Pacific League Playoffs:

Notes:
Philadelphia signed three pitchers from Veracruz: XEU Deportes

Sunday's Games:
Obregon (2-0) visits Monterrey (0-2) @ 5:00 PM CT
Jalisco (1-1) visits Mochis (1-1) @ 5:00 PM MT
Culiacan (1-1) visits Mexicali (1-1) @ 4:00 PM PT
Hermosillo (1-1) visits Mazatlan (1-1) @ 6:00 PM MT


Dominican League Round Robin:

Rangel Ravelo (St. Louis-Cibaenas) started at first base and batted third.  2-for-4 with one double, two two-out RBIs, two runs, one walk, and assisted in one double play.
Yefri Perez (former MiLB signing-Cibaenas) entered late in the game as a pinch runner.
Francisco Pena (former St. Louis-Cibaenas) entered late in the game at catcher.

Cibaenas beat Escogido 7-5
LIDOM Official Site Post Game

Donovan Solano (former Memphis-Licey) started at second base and batted second.  2-for-5 and assisted in one double play.

Azucareros beat Licey 2-1
LIDOM Official Site Post Game

Notes:
Aramis Garcia (former 2011 draft selection-Azucareros) injured his groin and has since been pulled by San Francisco: Azucareros Official Site

Sunday's Games:
Cibaenas (3-6) visits Azucareros (5-4) @ 5:00 PM AST
Escogido (4-5) visits Licey (6-3) @ 5:00 PM AST


Colombian League Playoffs:

Notes:
Geddy Guerra (former VSL-Sincelejo) earned the win as Sincelejo beat Monteria 3-2: LPBCol Twitter


Venezuelan League Playoffs:

Wilfredo Tovar (former Memphis-Caracas) started at shortstop and batted third.  0-for-5 with one strikeout and assisted in three double plays.

Luis Bandes (former Johnson City-La Guaira) entered late in the game as a pinch hitter and batted ninth.  0-for-1 at the plate.
Kristhiam Linares (former Springfield-La Guaira) entered in the fifth and pitched to one batter.  He allowed no hits or runs.  (p-s:1-1)
Edubray Ramos (former VSL-La Guaira) entered in the seventh and pitched one inning.  He allowed two hits, no runs, and struck one out for the hold (1).  (p-s:7-7)(g/f:1-0)

Caracas beat La Guaira 5-4 in 10 innings
LVBP Official Site Post Game

Cesar Valera (former Palm Beach-Caribes) started at shortstop and batted third.  2-for-4 with one double.
Gabriel Lino (former Memphis-Caribes) started at catcher and batted ninth.  1-for-2 with one triple, one two-out RBI, and one walk.

Caribes beat Zulia 2-1
LVBP Official Site Post Game

Ronny Cedeno (former MLB signing-Magallanes) started at second base and batted eighth.  0-for-2 and assisted in one double play.

Ildemaro Vargas (former Springfield-Lara) started at second base and batted leadoff.  2-for-4 with one caught stealing and assisted in one double play.
Vicente Campos (former MiLB signing-Lara) entered in the sixth and pitched to two batters.  He allowed no hits or runs for the hold (1).  (p-s:9-6)(g/f:0-1)(ir-s:2-0)
Pedro Rodriguez (former MiLB signing-Lara) entered in the seventh and pitched two innings.  He allowed no hits or runs, and one walk for the hold (1).  (p-s:18-11)(g/f:3-2)(ir-s:2-0)

Lara beat Magallanes 2-0
LVBP Official Site Post Game

Notes:
Caribes will add Rafael Ortega (former Memphis) if they move into next round: El Emergente

No Games Scheduled For Sunday


Puerto Rican League Playoffs:

Anthony Garcia (former Memphis-Carolina) started in right field and batted leadoff.  1-for-4 with two strikeouts.

Mayaguez beat Carolina 2-1
LBPRC Official Site Post Game

Notes:
Carlos Beltran (former St. Louis) threw out the first pitch before Manati-Santurce game: Primera Hora

Sunday's Games:
Manati (0-2) visits Santurce (2-0) @ 1:00 PM AST
Mayaguez (1-1) visits Carolina (1-1) @ 6:00 PM AST


Australian Baseball League:

Shane Robinson (former St. Louis-Melbourne) started in centerfield and batted second.  2-for-4 with one walk.

Sydney beat Melbourne 5-4

Jeremy Martinez (former Memphis-Brisbane) started at catcher and batted third.  2-for-4 with one RBI, two runs, and two walks.

Pete Kozma (former St. Louis-Perth) started at shortstop and batted second.  0-for-4 with one strikeout and one throwing error.

Brisbane beat Perth 10-4

No Games Scheduled Until Thursday


Caribbean Series (February 1, 2020):

Notes:
Colombian will take Cuba's place in the tournament due to visa issues: LVBP Official Site
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Tuesday, October 29, 2019

Cardinals Winter League Notebook 10-29-19: Jose Calero Strikes Out Eight & Allows One Run Over Three Innings; Ivan Herrera Break Out Prospect In AFL; Shogo Akiyama & Yoshitomo Tsutsugo On Way To MLB

Nippon Professional League:

Notes:
Shogo Akiyama (Seibu) will test the MLB market: NPB On Reddit Twitter

Yoshitomo Tsutsugo (Yokohama) will be posted for the MLB: NPB On Reddit Twitter


Arizona Fall League:

Notes:
Ivan Herrera (Palm Beach-Glendale) was among 20 prospects that broke out: MLB Official Site


Mexican Pacific League:

Jose Calero (former GCL-Jalisco) started and pitched three innings.  He allowed three hits, one earned run, three walks, hit one batter, threw one wild pitch, and struck eight out.  (p-s:78-45)(g/f:1-1)

Jalisco beat Navojoa 3-2
LMP Official Site Post Game

Tuesday's Games:
Navojoa (4-10) visits Jalisco (10-5) for a doubleheader beginning @ 5:15 PM CT
Mexicali (4-10) visits Obregon (8-6) @ 8:10 PM CT
Monterrey (6-8) visits Mochis (9-5) @ 7:30 PM MT
Culiacan (10-4) visits Guasave (6-8) @ 7:30 PM MT
Mazatlan (5-9) visits Hermosillo (8-5) @ 7:30 PM MT


Dominican League:

Stats:
Magneuris Sierra (former St. Louis-Azucareros) has played in three games going 5-for-13 (.385) with one RBI, five total bases, five runs, two strikeouts, .429 OBP, .385 SLG, and .813 OPS.
Edmundo Sosa (St. Louis-Cibaenas) has played in 13 games going 19-for-52 (.365) with three doubles, three home runs, ten RBIs, 31 total bases, 12 runs, three walks, one stolen base, ten strikeouts, .433 OBP, .596 SLG, and 1.029 OPS.
Alberto Rosario (former St. Louis-Estrellas) has played in three games going 3-for-9 (.333) with one double, one RBI, four total bases, one run, two strikeouts, .333 OBP, .444 SLG, and .778 OPS.
Alberto Triunfel (former Springfield-Escogido) has played in nine games going 2-for-6 (.333) with one double, three total bases, one run, three strikeouts, .333 OBP, .500 SLG, and .833 OPS.
Eliezer Alvarez (former Springfield-Escogido) has played in six games going 3-for-10 (.300) with two RBIs, three total bases, one run, one walk, one stolen base, three strikeouts, .364 OBP, .300 SLG, and .664 OPS.
Francisco Pena (former St. Louis-Cibaenas) has played in seven games going 6-for-20 (.300) with one RBI, six total bases, one walk, three walks, .364 OBP, .300 SLG, and .664 OPS.
John Nogowski (Memphis-Cibaenas) has played in 12 games going 13-for-45 (.289) with one double, three home runs, 12 RBIs, 23 total bases, six runs, seven walks, five strikeouts, .385 OBP, .511 SLG, and .896 OPS.
Rainel Rosario (former Springfield-Cibaenas) has played in six games going 3-for-20 (.150) with one home run, one RBI, six total bases, three runs, one stolen base, eight strikeouts, .150 OBP, .300 SLG, and .450 OPS.
Yefri Perez (former MiLB signing-Cibaenas) has played in five games going 0-for-2 (.000) with two stolen base, two strikeouts, and one caught stealing.

Yeison Medina (former Springfield-Estrellas) has made five relief appearances posting a 0-0 record, 0.00 ERA, 0.00 WHIP, and one hold.  He's allowed no hits or runs, and struck two out over two innings.
Evan MacLane (former St. Louis-Estrellas) has made four starts posting a 1-0 record, 1.42 ERA, and 0.53 WHIP.  He's allowed ten hits, three earned runs, two home runs, hit two batters, and struck 15 out over 19 innings.
Raul Valdes (former St. Louis-Azucareros) has made three starts posting a 1-1 record, 3.77 ERA, and 1.33 WHIP.  He's allowed 12 hits, seven runs (six earned), seven walks, and struck 12 out over 14.1 innings.
Hunter Cervenka (former Memphis-Cibaenas) has made six relief appearances posting a 0-0 record, 4.50 ERA, 1.75 WHIP, and two holds.  He's allowed four hits, two earned runs, three walks, and struck two out over four innings.
Merandy Gonzalez (Springfield-Cibaenas) has made two relief appearances posting a 0-0 record, 5.40 ERA, and 3.60 WHIP.  He's allowed two hits, one earned run, four walks, and struck two out over 1.2 innings.

Notes:
Mike Hauschild (former Memphis) will pitch for Escogido: Escogido Official Site

Tuesday's Games:
Cibaenas (7-6) visits Licey (6-7) @ 7:15 PM AST
Estrellas (3-10) visits Cibao (6-7) @ 7:30 PM AST
Escogido (10-3) visits Azucareros (7-6) @ 7:30 PM AST


Venezuelan League (November 5, 2019):

Notes:
Kristhiam Linares (former Springfield-La Guaira) pitched in La Guaira intrasquad game: LVBP Official Site

Ronny Cedeno (former MLB signing-Magallanes) reported to Magallanes camp: LVBP Official Site


Caribbean Series (February 1, 2020):

Notes:
The schedule was released: El Nuevo Dia
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Tuesday, October 1, 2019

Cardinals Winter League Notebook 10-1-19: Ivan Herrera Hitting .333 With One Double & Two RBIs In AFL; Alejandro Mejia Expected Back In NPB; Elehuris Montero To Play In Premier 12 After AFL

Mexican League Championship:

Tuesday's Game:
Yucatan (3-2) visits Monclova (2-3) @ 8:30 PM ET


Nippon Professional Baseball:

Notes:
Hiroshima plans to keep Alejandro Mejia (former DSL): NPB On Reddit Twitter


Arizona Fall League:

Stats:
Ivan Herrera (Palm Beach-Glendale) has played in three games going 4-for-12 (.333) with one double, two RBIs, five total bases, one walk, two strikeouts, .385 OBP, .417 SLG, and .801 OPS.
Conner Capel (Springfield-Glendale) has played in eight games going 6-for-27 (.222) with one RBI, six total bases, three runs, two walks, six strikeouts, two caught stealing, .300 OBP, .222 SLG, and .522 OPS.
Kramer Robertson (Springfield-Glendale) has played in two games going 1-for-7 (.143) with one RBI, one total base, two walks, two strikeouts, .333 OBP, .143 SLG, and .476 OPS.
Elehuris Montero (Springfield-Glendale) has played in four games going 1-for-13 (.077) with one double, two total bases, three runs, two walks, seven strikeouts, .250 OBP, .154 SLG, and .404 OPS.

Seth Elledge (Memphis-Glendale) has made three relief appearances posting a 0-0 record, 0.00 ERA, 0.50 WHIP, and one hold.  He's allowed two hits, no runs, and struck six out over four innings.
Kodi Whitley (Memphis-Glendale) has made four relief appearances posting a 0-0 record, 0.00 ERA, 0.75 WHIP, and two saves.  He's allowed three hits, no runs, and struck six out over four innings.
Roel Ramirez (Memphis-Glendale) has made four appearances (one start) posting a 0-0 record, 1.69 ERA, 0.94 WHIP, and one hold.  He's allowed five hits, one earned run, and struck eight out over 5.1 innings.
Griffin Roberts (Palm Beach-Glendale) has made two starts posting a 0-1 record, 5.40 ERA, and 2.10 WHIP.  He's allowed 13 hits, five runs (four earned), one walk, hit one batter, and struck nine out over 6.2 innings

Tuesday's Games:
Mesa (5-5) visits Glendale (3-7) @ 12:30 PM MST
Salt River (6-4) visits Scottsdale (6-4) @ 6:30 PM MST
Surprise (8-2) visits Peoria (5-5) @ 6:30 PM MST


Dominican League (October 12, 2019):

Notes:
Rainel Rosario (former Springfield-Cibaenas) reported to Cibaenas camp: Cibaenas Official Twitter


Premier 12 (November 2, 2019):

Notes:
Elehuris Montero (Springfield-Estrellas) is expected to play for the Dominican Republic: Licey Official Site


Caribbean Series (February 1, 2020):

Notes:
Cuba and Panama have officially been invited: Pelota Cubana Blog
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Tuesday, February 12, 2019

Cardinals Winter League Notebook 2-12-19: Rangel Ravelo Hit .267 In The Caribbean Series; Luis Garcia Named Mexicali Manager

Caribbean Series:

Final Stats:
Allen Cordoba (former Johnson City-Herrera) played in five games going 7-for-18 (.389) with three RBIs, seven total bases, three runs, one walk, one stolen base, four strikeouts, .450 OBP, .389 SLG, and .839 OPS.
Rangel Ravelo (Memphis-Lara) played in four games going 4-for-15 (.267) with four total bases, two runs, one walk, .313 OBP, .267 SLG, and .579 OPS.
Audry Perez (former St. Louis-Estrellas) played in two games going 1-for-5 (.200) with one RBI, one total base, one strikeout, .167 OBP, .200 SLG, and .367 OPS.
Yariel Gonzalez (Peoria-Santurce) played in two games going 0-for-4 (.000) with one walk, one strikeout, and .200 OBP.


Pedro Rodriguez (former MiLB signing-Lara) made three relief appearances posting a 0-0 record, 0.00 ERA, 0.55 WHIP, and one save.  He allowed one hit, no runs, and one walk over 3.2 innings.
Hector Hernandez (former Palm Beach-Santurce) made one relief appearance posting a 0-0 record, 0.00 ERA, and 0.00 WHIP.  He allowed no hits or runs over 0.1 innings.
Nestor Molina (former MiLB signing-Lara) made one start posting a 1-0 record, 0.00 ERA, and 0.80 WHIP.  He allowed four hits, one unearned run, and struck four out over five innings.
Harold Arauz (MiLB signing-Herrera) made two starts posting a 1-0 record, 0.90 ERA, and 0.90 WHIP.  He allowed seven hits, one earned run, two walks, and struck eight out over ten innings.
Ivan Maldonado (former MiLB tryout-Santurce) made one start posting a 0-0 record, 1.42 ERA, and 0.95 WHIP.  He allowed five hits, one earned run, one walk, and struck one out over 6.1 innings.
Raul Valdes (former St. Louis-Estrellas) made one start posting a 0-0 record, 6.23 ERA, and 1.85 WHIP.  He allowed seven hits, three earned runs, one walk, hit one batter, and struck two out over 4.1 innings.
Vicente Campos (former MiLB signing-Lara) made three relief appearances posting a 0-0 record, 6.75 ERA, and 3.00 WHIP.  He allowed four hits, three runs (two earned), four walks, hit one batter, and struck one out over 2.2 innings.
Tyler Herron (former Springfield-Santurce) made one relief appearance posting a 0-0 record, 20.25 ERA, and 2.25 WHIP.  He allowed three hits, three earned runs, and struck one out over 1.1 innings.

Notes:
Mexicali named Luis Garcia (former New Haven) their manager for the 2019-20 season: XEU Deportes

Herrera was told after the Caribbean Series win that they did not qualify for bonus: Panama American

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Monday, February 11, 2019

Cardinals Winter League Notebook 2-11-19: Harold Arauz Strikes Out Four & Allows One Run Over Five Innings For The Win; Allen Cordoba Singles, Walks, & Drives In One Run; Jose Leon Talks About Coaching Herrera

Caribbean Series Championship:

Alfredo Despaigne (Granma-Las Tunas) started in left field and batted fourth.  2-for-4 with one double and one run.
Carlos Benitez (Granma-Las Tunas) started at second base and batted seventh.   1-for-3 with one two-out RBI, two strikeouts, and assisted in one double play.
Livan Moinelo (Pinar de Rio-Las Tunas) entered in the seventh and pitched 1.1 innings.  He allowed no hits or runs, and struck one out.  (p-s:10-9)(g/f:2-1)(ir-s:1-0)

Allen Cordoba (former Johnson City-Herrera) started in left field and batted third.  1-for-3 with one RBI, one run, one walk, and one stolen base.
Harold Arauz (MiLB signing-Herrera) started and pitched five innings.  He allowed four hits, one earned run, and struck four out for the winning decision (1-0).  (p-s:72-56)(g/f:9-0)

Herrera beat Las Tunas 3-1
Panama American Post Game
TV Max Deportes Post Game

Notes:
Jose Leon (former Palm Beach-Herrera MGR) helped coach Herrera to the championship: El Nuevo Dia

Alfredo Despaigne (Granma-Las Tunas) and Lazaro Blanco (Granma-Las Tunas) were named to the 2019 Caribbean Series All-Star team: LVBP Official Site

Angel Ovalles (St. Louis Latin scout-Cibaenas GM) will begin the search for the new manager of Cibaenas: Listin Diario

The Confederation did not confirm if Panama would return: El Nuevo Dia

The Confederation is still discussing adding Panama, Nicaragua, and Colombia: El Nuevo Dia

Lara received big support from the Venezuelans living in Panama and many players like Nestor Molina (former MiLB signing-Lara) were surprised: El Nuevo Dia

Herrera will not receive a cash prize for reaching the Caribbean Series finals: TV Max Deportes
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Sunday, February 10, 2019

Cardinals Winter League Notebook 2-10-19: Luis Mateo Collects Five Hits & Two RBIs In Two Games; Pedro Rodriguez Pitched One & Two-Thirds Scoreless Innings & Held One Inherited Runner On Base; Rangel Ravelo Singles Twice

Luis Mateo - Los Caciques de Orocovis
Coliceba Championship (Puerto Rico):

Luis Mateo (former Memphis-Orocovis) 3-for-4 with two RBIs and one run.

Aibonito beat Orocovis 16-15 in 10 innings (2/2/19)

Luis Mateo (former Memphis-Orocovis) 2-for-4 at the plate.

Aibonito beat Orocovis 8-6 (2/9/19)
Coliceba Official Site Post Game
Aibonito wins the series 4-2


Caribbean Series:

Rangel Ravelo (Memphis-Lara) started at first base and batted third.  2-for-4 and assisted in one double play.
Vicente Campos (former MiLB signing-Lara) entered in the fifth and pitched 1.1 innings.  He allowed one hit, one unearned run, and three walks.  (p-s:23-11)(g/f:3-1)(ir-s:1-0)
Pedro Rodriguez (former MiLB signing-Lara) entered in the seventh and pitched 1.2 innings.  He allowed one hit, no runs, and one walk.  (p-s:24-13)(g/f:3-1)(ir-s:1-0)

Yuniesky Larduet (Las Tunas) started in centerfield and batted leadoff.  3-for-5 with two runs and one stolen base.
Alfredo Despaigne (Granma-Las Tunas) started in left field and batted fourth.  1-for-4 with one two-out RBI, one run, one walk, and grounded into one double play.
Carlos Benitez (Granma-Las Tunas) started at second base and batted seventh.  1-for-1 with one two-out RBI and three walks.
Yurisbel Gracial (Matanzas-Las Tunas) started at third base and batted eighth.  2-for-4 with one double.
Lazaro Blanco (Granma-Las Tunas) started and pitched five innings.  He allowed five hits, no runs, three walks, threw one wild pitch, and struck five out for the winning decision (2-0).  (p-s:113-71)(g/f:4-4)
Yoennis Yera (Matanzas-Las Tunas) entered in the sixth and pitched 1.2 innings.  He allowed one hit and no runs for the hold (1).  (p-s:28-16)(g/f:1-3)
Raidel Martinez (Pinar del Rio-Las Tunas) entered in the eighth and pitched 1.1 innings.  He allowed one hit, no runs, and struck two out for the save (2).  (p-s:29-20)(g/f:2-0)(ir-s:1-0)

Las Tunas beat Lara 3-0
Baseball de Cuba Post Game

Yariel Gonzalez (Peoria-Santurce) entered late in the game as a pinch hitter and batted seventh.  0-for-1 at the plate.
Hector Hernandez (former Palm Beach-Santurce) entered in the eighth and pitched to one batter.  He allowed no hits or runs.  (p-s:4-3)(g/f:0-1)

Allen Cordoba (former Johnson City-Herrera) started in left field and batted third.  1-for-3 with one run and one strikeout.

Herrera beat Santurce 1-0
TV Max Deportes Post Game

Notes:
Roberto Alomar (former Tampa Bay) feels positive about the deal between MLB and Cuba: El Vocero

Sunday's Championship Game:
Cuba (2-2) visits Herrera (3-1) @ 4:00 PM ET
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