Cardinals Winter League Notebook 10-15-19: Jamie Romak Hits Two Solo Home Runs; Ivan Herrera Singles & Drives In Two Runs; Conner Capel Singles, Walks, & Knocks In One Run

Nippon Professional Baseball:

Notes:
Lotte may be interested in Takashi Toritani (Hanshin): NPB On Reddit Twitter


Korean Baseball Organization Playoffs:

Jamie Romak (former Memphis-SK) started at first base and batted fourth.  2-for-4 with two home runs, two RBIs, and two runs.

Kiwoom beat SK 8-7

Next Game Scheduled For Thursday


Arizona Fall League:

Ivan Herrera (Palm Beach-Glendale) started at catcher and batted sixth.  1-for-4 with two RBIs, two runs, one hit by pitch, one strikeout, one throwing error, and allowed one stolen base.
Conner Capel (Springfield-Glendale) started in right field and batted seventh.  1-for-3 with one RBI, one run, one walk, one sac fly, and two strikeouts.
Roel Ramirez (Memphis-Glendale) entered in the seventh and pitched one inning.  He allowed no hits, one unearned run, and struck one out for the blown save (1) and winning decision (1-0).  (p-s:15-10)(g/f:2-1)(ir-s:1-1)
Kodi Whitley entered in the eighth and pitched one inning.  He allowed two hits, one earned run, one home run, and struck one out.  (p-s:11-9)(g/f:1-0)

Glendale beat Mesa 9-5
MLB Official Site Post Game

Tuesday's Games:
Mesa (10-10) visits Glendale (7-13) @ 12:30 PM MST
Scottsdale (9-11) visits Salt River (12-8) @ 6:30 PM MST
Surprise (14-6) visits Peoria (11-9) @ 6:30 PM MST


Mexican Pacific League:

Tuesday's Games:
Guasave (0-2) visits Jalisco (0-2) @ 7:15 PM CT
Mexicali (1-1) visits Monterrey (1-1) @ 7:30 PM CT
Hermosillo (1-0) visits Mochis (2-0) @ 7:30 PM MT
Culiacan (2-0) visits Obregon (2-0) @ 9:10 PM CT
Mazatlan (0-2) visits Navojoa (0-1) @ 7:30 PM MT


Dominican League:

Alberto Rosario (former St. Louis-Estrellas) started at catcher and batted eighth.  1-for-3 with one strikeout and allowed one stolen base.
Yeison Medina (former Springfield-Estrellas) entered in the fifth and pitched to one batter.  He allowed no hits or runs.  (g/f:1-0)(ir-s:1-0)

Eliezer Alvarez (former Springfield-Escogido) entered late in the game as a pinch hitter and batted eighth.  0-for-1 at the plate.
Alberto Triunfel (former Springfield-Escogido) entered late in the game at third base.

Escogido beat Estrellas 3-2
LIDOM Official Site Post Game

Edmundo Sosa (St. Louis-Cibaenas) started at shortstop and batted second.  1-for-5 with one strikeout.
Rainel Rosario (former Springfield-Cibaenas) started in right field and batted fifth.  0-for-4 with two strikeouts.
Yefri Perez (former MiLB signing-Cibaenas) entered late in the game in right field and batted fifth.  0-for-1 with one strikeout.
John Nogowski (Memphis-Cibaenas) started at first base and batted sixth.  2-for-3 with one walk.
Francisco Pena (former St. Louis-Cibaenas) started at catcher and batted eighth.  0-for-3 with one walk and one strikeout.

Cibaenas beat Azucareros 5-3
LIDOM Official Site Post Game

Notes:
Raul Valdes (former St. Louis-Azucareros) could break the All-Time strikeout record in the LIDOM: Pelota Cubana Blog

Tuesday's Games:
Cibao (2-1) visits Licey (1-2) @ 7:15 PM ACT
Escogido (3-0) visits Estrellas (1-2) @ 7:30 PM ACT
Azucareros (0-3) visits Cibaenas (2-1) @ 7:30 PM ACT


Premier 12 (November 2, 2019):

Notes:
J.C Sulbaran (former Memphis) and Curt Smith (former Springfield) are on the Dutch roster: Mister Baseball


Venezuelan League (November 5, 2019):

Notes:
Gabriel Lino (former Memphis-Aragua) reported to Aragua camp: Aragua Official Twitter

Cardinals Winter League Notebook 9-22-19: Fernando Baez & Jesus Ustariz Suspended After Brawl In World Baseball Classic Qualifier; Carlos Peguero Singles Twice, Homers, & Drives In Four Runs; Ramon Mendoza Knocks In Five Runs In LMP Preseason Game

#RoadToTokyo #OlympicQualifier #Italia sconfitta dalla #Spagna con brutta rissa finale #EuroAfricaQualifiers #Tokyo2020 pic.twitter.com/Ncwq4xO8tL

— Baseballmania.eu (@BaseballmaniaEU) September 21, 2019

Mexican League Playoffs:

Alex Mejia (former St. Louis-Monclova) started at shortstop and batted second.  1-for-4 with one run, one walk, grounded into one double play, and assisted in one double play.
Zach Phillips (former Memphis-Monclova) entered in the fourth and pitched to one batter.  He allowed no hits or runs, and struck one out.  (p-s:5-5)(ir-s:1-0)

Tijuana beat Monclova 5-4
MiLB Official Site Post Game

Sunday's Game:
Monclova (3-3) visits Tijuana (3-3) @ 9:05 PM ET


Korean Baseball Organization:

Carlos Peguero (former Memphis-LG) started as designated hitter and batted sixth.  3-for-5 with one home run, four RBIs, and one run.

LG beat Doosan 6-3 in 10 innings

Monday's Games:
Hanwha (55-83) visits LG (77-59-1) @ 4:30 AM
Kia (59-79-2) visits KT (67-70-2) @ 4:30 AM
NC (71-65-1) visits Lotte (48-87-3) @ 4:30 AM


World Baseball Classic - Europe/Africa Qualifier (Italy):

September 18, 2019:

Curt Smith (former Springfield-Netherlands) started at first base and batted third.  0-for-4 with one ground into double play.

Netherlands beat Czech 4-1

Ty Kelly (former Memphis-Israel) started at shortstop and batted fifth.  1-for-4 with one triple and two strikeouts.

Jesus Ustariz (former Johnson City-Spain) started at first base and batted fourth.  0-for-3 with two strikeouts.

Israel beat Spain 3-0

September 19, 2019:

Jesus Ustariz (former Johnson City-Spain) started at first base and batted fourth.  1-for-4 with one strikeout.
Fernando Baez (former Peoria-Spain) entered in the ninth and pitched one inning.  He allowed no hits or runs, and struck one out.  (p-s:12-7)

Spain beat South Africa 7-1

Curt Smith (former Springfield-Netherlands) started at first base and batted seventh.  0-for-1 with one walk.

Ty Kelly (former Memphis-Israel) started at shortstop and batted fifth.  0-for-4 with three strikeouts.

Israel beat Netherlands 8-1

September 20, 2019:

Ty Kelly (former Memphis-Israel) started at shortstop and batted sixth.  1-for-4 with one RBI and two strikeouts.

Israel beat Italy 8-2

Jesus Ustariz (former Johnson City-Spain) started at first base and batted fourth.  1-for-4 with two strikeouts.

Curt Smith (former Springfield-Netherlands) entered late in the game at first base and batted leadoff.  One RBI and one run.
J.C. Sulbaran (former Memphis-Netherlands) entered in the ninth and pitched two-thirds of an inning.  He allowed no hits or runs, and struck one out for the save.  (p-s:10-6)

Netherlands beat Spain 6-2

September 21, 2019:

Jesus Ustariz (former Johnson City-Spain) started at first base and batted fourth.  2-for-4 with one double and one RBI.
Fernando Baez (former Peoria-Spain) entered in the ninth and pitched one inning.  He allowed no hits or runs, one walk, and struck one out for the save.  (p-s:18-9)

Spain beat Italy 4-3

Ty Kelly (former Memphis-Israel) started at shortstop and batted sixth.  1-for-4 with one strikeout and committed one error.

Czech beat Israel 7-4

September 22, 2019:

Ty Kelly (former Memphis-Israel) started at shortstop and batted sixth.  0-for-1 with two runs and two walks.

Israel beat South Africa 11-1

J.C. Sulbaran (former Memphis-Netherlands) entered in the eighth and pitched 1.1 innings.  He allowed one hit, no runs, and struck one out for the save.  (p-s:15-10)

Netherlands beat Italy 8-3

Notes:
Fernando Baez (former Peoria-Spain) and Jesus Ustariz (former Johnson City-Spain) were each suspended after brawl during Spain and Italy game: Mister Baseball

Sunday's Games:
Spain (2-2) @ Czech (2-2)


Arizona Fall League:

Conner Capel (Springfield-Glendale) started in centerfield and batted third.  1-for-4 with two strikeouts and one caught stealing.
Elehuris Montero (Springfield-Glendale) started as designated hitter and batted ninth.  1-for-3 with one double, one run, and one strikeout.
Kodi Whitley (Memphis-Glendale) 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)

Glendale beat Scottsdale 1-0

Notes:
MLB testing robot umpires at AFL: MLB Official Site

Sunday's Games:
Glendale (1-3) visits Mesa (1-3) @ 6:30 PM MST - Roel Ramirez (Memphis) is scheduled to start for Glendale
Salt River (1-3) visits Scottsdale (3-1) @ 6:30 PM MST
Surprise (3-1) visits Peoria (3-1) @ 6:30 PM MST


Mexican Pacific League Preseason (October 11, 2019):

Notes:
Irving Lopez (Springfield-Hermosillo) scored a run as Hermosillo beat Mexicali 9-7 on Friday: Hermosillo Official Site

Ramon Mendoza (GCL-Hermosillo) drove in five runs, Irving Lopez (Springfield-Hermosillo) knocked in three runs, and Martin Cordova (GCL-Hermosillo) pitched in relief as Hermosillo beat Mexicali 18-1 on Saturday: Hermosillo Official Site

Cardinals Winter League Notebook 10-22-18: Eugenio Velez Collects Two Singles & Three RBIs; Wilfredo Tovar Singles Twice & Drives In Two Runs; Joe Colon Strikes Out One Over One Hitless/Scoreless Inning For The Hold

VICTORIA AGUILUCHA

Las Águilas se llevan la victoria en el día inaugural del béisbol invernal ente el Licey@TigresdelLicey 1 - 2 @aguilascibaenas #Béisbol #BéisbolListín #TLvsAC #ListínDiario pic.twitter.com/buhktumIFv

— Listín Diario (@ListinDiario) October 14, 2018

(Eugenio Velez is #30 in picture)


Arizona Fall League:

Stats:
Andy Young (Memphis-Surprise) has played in six games going 8-for-21 (.381) with two doubles, one triple, one home run, five RBIs, 15 total bases, four runs, four walks, three strikeouts, .480 OBP, .714 SLG, and 1.194 OPS.
Tommy Edman (Memphis-Surprise) has played in three games going 4-for-12 (.333) with one double, three RBIs, five total bases, three runs, five walks, four stolen bases, one strikeout, .500 OBP, .417 SLG, and .917 OPS.
Jeremy Martinez (Springfield-Surprise) has played in five games going 3-for-15 (.200) with three total bases, five walks, two strikeouts, .429 OBP, .200 SLG, and .629 OPS.
Lane Thomas (Memphis-Surprise) has played in eight games going 2-for-22 (.091) with three RBIs, two total bases, three runs, five walks, four stolen bases, eight strikeouts, .241 OBP, .091 SLG, and .332 OPS.

Evan Kruczynski (Springfield-Surprise) has made two starts posting a 1-0 record, 0.00 ERA, and 2.33 WHIP.  He's allowed ten hits, five unearned runs, four walks, hit one batter, and struck six out over six innings.
Connor Jones (Springfield-Surprise) has made two relief appearances posting a 0-0 record, 2.08 ERA, and 0.92 WHIP.  He's allowed four hits, one earned run, and struck five out over 4.1 innings.
Rob Kaminsky (former Palm Beach-Glendale) has made four relief appearances posting a 0-0 record, 2.45 ERA, and 1.36 WHIP.  He's allowed four hits, one earned run, one walk, and struck six out over 3.2 innings.
Conner Greene (Memphis-Surprise) has made three relief appearances posting a 0-1 record, 16.20 ERA, and 4.20 WHIP.  He's allowed six hits, eight runs (six earned), one home run, eight walks, and struck three out over 3.1 innings.
Will Latcham (Memphis-Surprise) has made three relief appearances posting a 0-0 record, 27.00 ERA, and 3.60 WHIP.  He's allowed six hits, ten earned runs, one home run, six walks, and struck two out over 3.1 innings.

Monday's Games:
Glendale (1-9) visits Peoria (7-3) @ 12:35 PM MST
Salt River (5-5) visits Surprise (5-5) @ 12:35 PM MST
Mesa (6-4) visits Scottsdale (6-4) @ 6:35 PM MST


Mexican Pacific League:

Niko Vasquez (former Springfield-Jalisco) started at first base and moved to third, batting sixth.  0-for-4 and assisted in one double play.
Kevin Medrano (former 2011 draft selection-Jalisco) started in left field and batted seventh.  1-for-3 with one strikeout and one caught stealing.
Daric Barton (former Peoria-Jalisco) entered late in the game at first base and batted seventh.  One walk at the plate.
Joe Colon (former MiLB signing-Jalisco) entered in the eighth and pitched one inning.  He allowed no hits or runs, and struck one out for the hold (3).  (p-s:9-6)(g/f:1-0)

Ramon Urias (Memphis-Mochis) started at third base and moved to first, batting third.  0-for-4 with one strikeout.

Jalisco beat Mochis 4-2
LMP Official Site Post Game

Irving Lopez (Palm Beach-Hermosillo) entered late in the game in left field and batted third.  One intentional walk at the plate.

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

John Nogowski (Springfield-Obregon) started at first base and batted sixth.  0-for-4 with one strikeout.

Navojoa beat Obregon 3-2
LMP Official Site Post Game

No Games Scheduled For Monday


Venezuelan League:

Rayder Ascanio (Peoria-Magallanes) started at shortstop and batted leadoff.  1-for-4 with one RBI, one run, one walk, one stolen base, and assisted in on double play.
Ronny Cedeno (former St. Louis signing-Magallanes) started at third base and batted fourth.  1-for-3 at the plate.
Pedro Rodriguez (former MiLB signing-Magallanes) entered in the ninth and pitched to two batters.  He allowed one hit and no runs.  (p-s:5-4)(g/f:0-1)(ir-s:1-1)

Magallanes beat La Guaira 8-1
LVBP Official Site Post Game

Wilfredo Tovar (Memphis-Caracas) started at shortstop and batted second.  2-for-6 with two RBIs (one w/two-outs), one strikeout, and assisted in one double play.
Anthony Garcia (former Memphis-Caracas) started in left field and batted fourth.  0-for-3 with one run, one walk, one hit by pitch, one strikeout, and one caught stealing/pickoff.
Leobaldo Pina (former Springfield-Caracas) started at third base and batted ninth.  1-for-4 with one run and one walk.

Imeldo Diaz (State College-Margarita) started at shortstop and batted seventh.  1-for-4 at the plate.

Caracas beat Margarita 8-4
LVBP Official Site Post Game

Cesar Valera (former Palm Beach-Caribes) started at shortstop and batted seventh.  1-for-4 at the plate.

Zulia beat Caribes 7-0
LVBP Official Site Post Game

Notes:
Jose Martinez (St. Louis-La Guaira) wants to play this winter season with La Guaira and awaits approval from St. Louis: LVBP Official Site

Jorge Rondon (former St. Louis-Magallanes) talked about spring training and the reason he decided to leave for Japan.  He said the door is open for return to Japan: LVBP Official Site

Monday's Game:
Aragua (2-5) visits La Guaira (4-5) @ 6:00 PM VET


Venezuelan Parallel League:

Stats:
Carlos Talavera (former Johnson City-Aragua B) has played in five games going 7-for-13 (.538) with one home run, two RBIs, ten total bases, two runs, three walks, one stolen base, one strikeout, grounded into one double play, .625 OBP, and .769 SLG.

Monday's Games:
Boston (2-0-1) visits Aragua B (2-3) @ 10:00 AM VET
Aragua (2-3) visits Los Angeles (3-1-1) @ 10:00 AM VET


Dominican League:

Yeison Medina (Palm Beach-Estrellas) entered in the fifth and pitched to six batters.  He allowed four hits, four earned runs, threw one wild pitch, and struck one out.  (g/f:0-1)(ir-s:2-2)
Ramon Santos (Springfield-Estrellas) entered in the fifth and pitched 2.1 innings.  He allowed three hits, one earned run, one walk, threw one wild pitch, and struck two out.  (g/f:2-1)(ir-s:2-0)

Eugenio Velez (former Memphis-Cibaenas) started in left field and batted fifth.  2-for-4 with three RBIs (two w/two-outs), two runs, and one stolen base.
Rainel Rosario (former Springfield-Cibaenas) started in right field and batted sixth.  1-for-4 with one RBIs.
Yefri Perez (former MiLB signing-Cibaenas) entered late in the game in right field and batted sixth.  0-for-1 at the plate.

Cibaenas beat Estrellas 13-2
LIDOM Official Site Post Game

Jacob Wilson (former Memphis-Azucareros) started at third base and batted sixth.  0-for-2 with two strikeouts.
Magneuris Sierra (former St. Louis-Azucareros) started in left field and batted eighth.  1-for-3 with one run.

Azucareros beat Cibao 4-2
LIDOM Official Site Post Game

Monday's Game:
Estrellas (3-3) visits Cibao (5-2) @ 7:30 PM AST


World Cup U-23:

Wadye Yfante (Johnson City-Dominican Republic) started in left field and moved to center, batting eighth.  1-for-3 with one walk and one strikeout.

Australia beat Dominican Republic 4-3

Leandro Cedeno (Johnson City-Venezuela) started in right field and batted third.  1-for-3 with one home run, one RBI, one run, one strikeout, and committed one error.
Juan Yepez (Palm Beach-Venezuela) started at third base and batted fifth.  1-for-4 with one double, one run, two strikeouts, and committed one error.

Venezuela beat Czech Republic 8-2


Nicaraguan League (November 30, 2018):

Notes:
Chinandega is in talks to bring back Curt Smith (former Springfield) for the LNBP season: La Prensa

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

Gueddy Guerra - Leones de Monteria

Cuban League Championship:

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


Mexican Pacific League Championship:

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

Navojoa beat Culiacan 4-2
LMP Official Site Post Game

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


Venezuelan League Championship:

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

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

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

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

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


Dominican League Championship:

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

Cibaenas beat Licey 8-1
LIDOM Official Site Post Game

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

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


Colombian League Championship:

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

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


Puerto Rican League:

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

Santurce beat Carolina 4-1
LBPRC Official Site Post Game

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

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

Mayaguez beat Caguas 5-4
LBPRC Official Site Post Game

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


California Winter League (January 25, 2018):

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


Latin American Series (January 26, 2018):

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

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

Edgard Montiel (second from right) - Tigres de Chinandega

Mexican Pacific League Championship:

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


Venezuelan League Championship:

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


Dominican League Round Robin:

Friday's Games Were Postponed

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


Nicaraguan League Championship:

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

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


Colombian League Championship:

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

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


Puerto Rican League:

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

Caguas beat Santurce 4-2
LBPRC Official Site Post Game

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

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

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

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

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

Yariel Gonzalez - Indios de Mayaguez

Mexican Pacific League Playoffs:

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

Championship Begins On Saturday


Venezuelan League Playoffs:

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


Dominican League Round Robin:

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

Licey beat Cibaenas 6-2
LIDOM Official Site Post Game

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

Escogido beat Cibao 5-3
LIDOM Official Site Post Game

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


Nicaraguan League Championship:

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

Chinandega beat Rivas 9-5
LBPN Official Site Post Game

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


Colombian League Championship:

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


Puerto Rican League:

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Caguas beat Carolina 6-2
LBPRC Official Site Post Game

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

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

Randy Ruiz - Indios de Mayaguez

Cuban League:

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


Mexican Pacific League Playoffs:

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

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

No Games Scheduled For Thursday


Venezuelan League Playoffs:

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

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

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

No Games Scheduled Until Friday


Dominican League Round Robin:

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

Licey beat Cibaenas 10-8
LIDOM Official Site Post Game

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

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

Escogido beat Cibao 5-4
LIDOM Official Site Post Game

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

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


Nicaraguan League Championship:

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

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

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


Colombian League Championship:

Monteria beat Sincelejo 8-4: LCBP Official Site

No Game Scheduled For Thursday


Puerto Rican League:

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

Santurce beat Carolina 1-0
LBPRC Official Site Post Game

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

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

Caguas beat Mayaguez 3-2
LBPRC Official Site Post Game

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

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

Erick Almonte - LIDOM Caribbean Series GM

Mexican Pacific League Playoffs:

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

Jalisco beat Navojoa 3-0

LMP Official Site Post Game

No Games Scheduled For Tuesday

Venezuelan League Playoffs:

Ildemaro Vargas (former Springfield-Lara) started at second base and batted leadoff.  2-for-5 with three RBIs (two w/two-outs), two runs, one intentional walk, one fielding error, and assisted in two double plays.

Rangel Ravelo (Memphis-Lara) started at first base and batted third.  2-for-6 with one double, two RBIs, one run, one strikeout, grounded into one double play, and assisted in one double play.

Nestor Molina (MiLB signing-Lara) started and pitched 3.1 innings.  He allowed eight hits, six runs (five earned), one home run, one walk, and struck four out.  (p-s:76-47)(g/f:3-1)

Jose Martinez (former Springfield-Magallanes) entered late in the game at third base and batted second.  0-for-1 at the plate.

Ronny Cedeno (former St. Louis-Magallanes) started at second base and batted fifth.  1-for-5 with one run, three strikeouts, and assisted in one double play.

Rayder Ascanio (Palm Beach-Magallanes) started at shortstop and batted ninth.  1-for-5 with two RBIs and one run.

Jorge Rondon (former St. Louis-Magallanes) entered in the fifth and pitched to three batters.  He allowed one hit and one earned run.  (p-s:9-6)(g/f:0-1)(ir-s:1-0)

Pedro Rodriguez (former MiLB signing-Magallanes) entered in the ninth and pitched two innings.  He allowed three hits, two earned runs, and one intentional walk for the losing decision (0-1).  (p-s:24-17)(g/f:3-1)

Lara beat Magallanes 11-9 in 10 innings

LVBP Official Site Post Game

Lara sweeps the series in four games

Wilfredo Tovar (Memphis-Caracas) started at second base and batted second.  1-for-4 with one double and one strikeout.

Leobaldo Pina (Palm Beach-Caracas) started at third base and batted sixth.  1-for-3 with one walk.

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

Caribes beat Caracas 5-0

LVBP Official Site Post Game

Tuesday's Games:

Caracas (1-3) visits Caribes (3-1) @ 7:00 PM VET

Dominican League Round Robin:

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

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

Cibao beat Escogido 8-5
LIDOM Official Site Post Game

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

Licey beat Cibaenas 7-3

LIDOM Official Site Post Game

Notes:

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

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

Tuesday's Games:

Cibaenas (8-7) visits Cibao (7-8) @ 7:30 PM AST

Escogido (6-9) visits Licey (9-6) @ 7:30 PM AST


Nicaraguan League Championship:

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

Chinandega beat Rivas 6-1
LBPN Official Site Post Game

No Games Scheduled For Tuesday


Colombian League Round Robin:

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

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

Puerto Rican League:

Stats:

Ricardo Bautista (State College-Caguas) has played in two games going 1-for-3 (.333) with one double, one RBI, two total bases, three runs, two walks, .600 OBP, .667 SLG, and 1.267 OPS.

Anthony Garcia (former Memphis-Carolina) has played in five games going 4-for-14 (.286) with one home run, three RBIs, seven total bases, four runs, four walks, four strikeouts, .444 OBP, .500 SLG, and .944 OPS.

Randy Ruiz (former MiLB signing-Caguas) has played in three games going 2-for-8 (.250) with two total bases, one walk, four strikeouts, .333 OBP, .250 SLG, and .583 OPS.

Ruben Gotay (former Memphis-Caguas) has played in four games going 3-for-14 (.214) with one double, five RBIs, four total bases, two runs, two walks, five strikeouts, .313 OBP, .286 SLG, and .598 OPS.

Yariel Gonzalez (State College-Mayaguez) has played in four games going 2-for-14 (.143) with one RBI, two total bases, one strikeout, .133 OBP, .143 SLG, and .276 OPS.

Luis Mateo (former Memphis-Caguas) has played in one games going 0-for-3 (.000).

Ivan Maldonado (former MiLB tryout-Caguas) has made one start posting a 1-0 record, 0.00 ERA, and 1.00 WHIP.  He's allowed four hits, no runs, one walk, and struck one out over five innings.

Hector Hernandez (former Palm Beach-Santurce) has made relief appearances posting a 1-0 record, 0.00 ERA, and 0.82 WHIP.  He's allowed one hit, no runs, two walks, and struck four out over 3.2 innings.

Tyler Herron (former Springfield-Mayaguez) has made two relief appearances posting  1-0 record, 0.00 ERA, and 0.00 WHIP.  He's allowed no hits or runs, and struck three out over 3.1 innins.

Juan Caballero (former Johnson City-Carolina) has made one relief appearance posting a 0-0 record, 0.00 ERA, and 1.00 WHIP.  He's allowed no hits or runs, and one walk over one inning.

Robby Rowland (former Springfield-Caguas) has made two relief appearances posting a 0-0 record, 3.86 ERA, 2.14 WHIP, and one hold.  He's allowed four hits, one earned run, one walk, and struck two out over 2.1 innings.

Notes:

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

Tuesday's Game:

Carolina (5-6) visits Caguas (6-5) @ 1:30 PM AST

Cardinals Winter League Notebook 1-15-18: Hector Hernandez Strikes Out Three & Allows One Run Over Five Innings For The Win; Anthony Garcia Singles, Walks, Homers, & Drives In Two Runs In Doubleheader; Randy Arozarena Singles & Drives In Two Runs

Hector Hernandez - Cangrejeros de Santurce

Mexican Pacific League Playoffs:

Randy Arozarena (Springfield-Navojoa) started in left field and batted second.  1-for-3 with two RBIs, one run, one sac fly, and one hit by pitch.

Navojoa beat Jalisco 9-4
LMP Official Site Post Game

Culiacan beat Mexicali 6-4
Culiacan swept the series in four games

Monday's Games:
Navojoa (3-1) visits Jalisco (1-3) @ 8:00 PM CT


Venezuelan League Playoffs:

Ildemaro Vargas (former Springfield-Lara) started at second base and batted leadoff.  3-for-5 with two runs, one caught stealing, and assisted in one double play.
Rangel Ravelo (Memphis-Lara) started at first base and batted third.  2-for-4 with one RBI, one run, one intentional walk, and assisted in one double play.

Ronny Cedeno (former St. Louis-Magallanes) started at second base and batted fifth.  1-for-5 with two strikeouts and assisted in one double play.
Jose Martinez (former Springfield-Magallanes) entered late in the game at third base and batted seventh.  0-for-3 with two strikeouts.
Rayder Ascanio (Palm Beach-Magallanes) started at shortstop and batted ninth.  1-for-4 with one double, one two-out RBI, and assisted in one double play.
Jorge Rondon (former St. Louis-Magallanes) entered in the seventh and pitched one inning.  He allowed one hit, no runs, and struck one out.  (p-s:16-11)(g/f:2-0)
Pedro Rodriguez (former MiLB signing-Magallanes) entered in the ninth and pitched one inning.  He allowed no hits or runs.  (p-s:9-7)(g/f:2-1)

Lara beat Magallanes 7-5
LVBP Official Site Post Game

Wilfredo Tovar (Memphis-Caracas) started at second base and batted leadoff.  1-for-4, one throwing error, and assisted in one double play.
Leobaldo Pina (Palm Beach-Caracas) started at third base and batted eighth.  1-for-3 with one double and one RBI.
Miguel Socolovich (former St. Louis-Caracas) entered in the eighth and pitched to three batters.  He allowed one hit, one earned run, one walk, and struck one out for the losing decision (0-1).  (p-s:12-7)

Rafael Ortega (former Memphis-Caribes) started in centerfield and batted leadoff.  0-for-3 with one walk, one strikeout, and grounded into one double play.
Cesar Valera (former Palm Beach-Caribes) entered late in the game at shortstop and batted ninth.  0-for-1 with one intentional walk and one strikeout.

Caribes beat Caracas 3-2
LVBP Official Site Post Game

Monday's Games:
Lara (3-0) visits Magallanes (0-3) @ 7:00 PM VET - Nestor Molina (MiLB signing) is scheduled to start for lara
Caracas (1-2) visits Caribes (2-1) @ 7:00 PM VET


Dominican League Round Robin:

Donovan Solano (former Memphis-Licey) started at third base and batted second.  1-for-4 with one run and assisted in one double play.

Cibaenas beat Licey 7-6
LIDOM Official Site Post Game

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


Nicaraguan League Championship:

Curt Smith (former Springfield-Chinandega) started in right field and batted fourth.  2-for-5 with one RBI and two strikeouts.
Edgard Montiel (former DSL-Chinandega) started at first base and batted fifth.  1-for-3 with one double and one walk.

Chinandega beat Rivas 2-1
LBPN Official Site Post Game

Monday's Game:
Rivas (0-1) visits Chinandega (1-0) @ 6:00 PM


Puerto Rican League:

Luis Mateo (former Memphis-Caguas) started at shortstop and batted ninth.  1-for-3 with one run and one strikeout.
Robby Rowland (former Springfield-Caguas) entered in the sixth and pitched two innings.  He allowed one hit, one earned run, one home run, and struck three out.  (g/f:3-0)

Anthony Garcia (former Memphis-Carolina) started in right field and batted fourth.  1-for-2 with one home run, two RBIs, one run, one sac fly, and one throwing error.

Caguas beat Carolina 7-3 in game one of doubleheader

Ruben Gotay (former Memphis-Caguas) started at first base and batted sixth.  0-for-3 with one strikeout.
Ricardo Bautista (State College-Caguas) started in right field and batted seventh.  1-for-3 with one home run, one RBI, one run, and one strikeout.

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

Carolina beat Caguas 10-4 in game two of doubleheader
LBPRC Official Site Post Game

Yariel Gonzalez (State College-Mayaguez) started at third base and batted sixth.  0-for-3 with one strikeout.

Hector Hernandez (former Palm Beach-Santurce) started and pitched five innings.  He allowed one hit, one earned run, one home run, and struck three out for the winning decision (2-0).  (g/f:3-6)

Santurce beat Mayaguez 2-1 in game one of doubleheader

Yariel Gonzalez (State College-Mayaguez) started in left field and batted sixth.  0-for-3 with two strikeouts and one outfield assist.

Santurce beat Mayaguez 4-0 in game two of doubleheader
LBPRC Official Site Post Game

Notes:
Ramon Vazquez (former Memphis-Santurce MGR) is confident Santurce will reach the finals: Primera Hora

No Games Scheduled For Monday

Cardinals Winter League Notebook 1-12-18: Tyler Herron Strikes Out One & Allows One Run Over Five Innings; Ildemaro Vargas Singles Twice, Doubles, & Drives In Two Runs; Ronny Cedeno & Ricardo Bautista Each Hit Solo Home Runs

Tyler Herron - Indios de Mayaguez

Mexican Pacific League Playoffs:

Randy Arozarena (Sprignfield-Navojoa) started in left field and batted second.  0-for-4 with three strikeouts.

Jalisco beat Navojoa 4-3
XEU Deportes Post Game

No Games Scheduled For Friday


Venezuelan League Playoffs:

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

Wilfredo Tovar (Memphis-Caracas) started at second base and batted second.  1-for-4 at the plate.
Miguel Socolovich (former St. Louis-Caracas) entered in the eighth and pitched one inning.  He allowed one hit and no runs for the hold (1).  (p-s:10-8)(g/f:2-0)

Caracas beat Caribes 4-3
LVBP Official Site Post Game

Ronny Cedeno (former St. Louis-Magallanes) started at second base and batted second.  1-for-4 with one home run, one RBI, one run, one strikeout, and assisted in one double play.
Jose Martinez (former Springfield-Magallanes) started at third base and batted eighth.  2-for-4 at the plate.
Rayder Ascanio (Palm Beach-Magallanes) started at shortstop and batted ninth.  1-for-4 and assisted in one double play.
Jorge Rondon (former St. Louis-Magallanes) entered in the seventh and pitched one inning.  He allowed no hits or runs, and one walk.  (p-s:15-7)(g/f:2-0)

Ildemaro Vargas (former Springfield-Lara) started at second base and batted leadoff.  3-for-5 with one double, two RBIs (one w/two-outs), one stolen base, and assisted in one double play.
Rangel Ravelo (Memphis-Lara) started at first base and batted third.  0-for-2 with two walks, one strikeout, and assisted in one double play.

Lara beat Magallanes 6-1
LVBP Official Site Post Game

Notes:
Lara released Eugenio Velez (former Memphis): LVBP Official Site

Friday's Games:
Caribes (0-1) visits Caracas (1-0) @ 7:00 PM VET
Magallanes (0-1) visits Lara (1-0) @ 7:00 PM VET


Dominican League Round Robin:

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


Nicaraguan League Playoffs:

Curt Smith (former Springfield-Chinandega) started in right field and batted fifth.  0-for-2 with one RBI, one run, two walks, and one sac fly.
Edgard Montiel (former DSL-Chinandega) started as designated hitter and batted sixth.  0-for-2 with one run, three walks, and grounded into one double play.

Chinandega beat Boer 11-1
LBPN Official Site Post Game

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


Colombian League Round Robin:

Enrique Perez (GCL-Barranquilla) and Dewin Perez (Peoria-Barranquilla) pitched as Barranquilla beat Monteria 8-6: LCBP Official Site


Puerto Rican League:

Anthony Garcia (former Memphis-Carolina) started as designated hitter and batted fourth.  0-for-4 at the plate.
Juan Caballero (former Johnson City-Carolina) entered in the seventh and pitched to five batters.  He allowed two hits, one earned run, and one walk for the losing decision (0-1).  (g/f:2-0)

Santurce beat Carolina 3-2
LBPRC Official Site Post Game

Yariel Gonzalez (State College-Mayaguez) started at first base and moved to left field, batting sixth.  1-for-4 with one run.
Tyler Herron (former Springfield-Mayaguez) started and pitched five innings.  He allowed four hits, one earned run, one home run, one walk, and struck one out.  (g/f:6-6)

Ruben Gotay (former Memphis-Caguas) started at first base and batted sixth.  1-for-4 at the plate.
Ricardo Bautista (State College-Caguas) started sevnth.  1-for-4 with one home run, one RBI, one run, and one strikeout.
Robby Rowland (former Springfield-Caguas) entered in the seventh and pitched to three batters.  He allowed one hit, one earned run, and struck one out for the blown save (1).  (g/f:0-1)(ir-s:2-2)

Caguas beat Mayaguez 5-4
LBPRC Official Site Post Game

Friday's Games:
Caguas (4-3) visits Santurce (3-3) @ 1:30 PM VET
Mayaguez (3-3) visits Carolina 7:30 PM MAST

Cardinals Winter League Notebook 1-9-18: Anthony Garcia Singles Twice, Homers, & Drives In Three Runs; Curt Smith Walks & Hits A Solo Home Run; Yariel Gonzalez Singles

Anthony Garcia - Gigantes de Carolina

Mexican Pacific League Playoffs:

Jalisco beat Culiacan 7-4
Jalisco wins the series four games to three

No Games Scheduled For Tuesday


Venezuelan League Playoffs:

Stats:
Rangel Ravelo (Memphis-Lara) has played in five games going 8-for-19 (.421) with three RBIs, eight total bases, two runs, four walks, one stolen bases, three strikeouts, .542 OBP, .421 SLG, and .963 OPS.
Leobaldo Pina (Palm Beach-Caracas) has played in one game going 2-for-5 (.400) with two total bases, .400 OBP, .400 SLG, and .800 OPS.
Ildemaro Vargas (former Springfield-Lara) has played in five games going 9-for-24 (.375) with one double, two RBIs, ten total bases, five runs, three walks, five stolen bases, three strikeouts, one caught stealing, .444 OBP, .417 SLG, and .861 OPS.
Wilfredo Tovar (Memphis-Caracas) has played in five games going 8-for-22 (.364) with one double, one home run, two RBIs, 12 total bases, seven runs, two walks, five strikeouts, .440 OPB, .545 SLG, and .985 OPS.
Rayder Ascanio (Palm Beach-Magallanes) has played in five games going 6-for-19 (.316) with two doubles, one home run, three RBIs, 11 total bases, five runs, one walk, six strikeouts, .350 OBP, .579 SLG, and .929 OPS.
Jose Martinez (former Springfield-Magallanes) has played in five games going 5-for-17 (.294) with one RBI, five total bases, three runs, three walks, one strikeout, .400 OBP, .294 SLG, and .694 OPS.
Ronny Cedeno (former St. Louis-Magallanes) has played in five games going 5-for-20 (.250) with one double, three RBIs, six total bases, three runs, four walks, two strikeouts, one caught stealing, .375 OBP, .300 SLG, and .675 OPS.
Rafael Ortega (former Memphis-Caribes) has played in five games going 5-for-23 (.217) with three doubles, one home run, four RBIs, 11 total bases, two runs, one walk, two strikeouts, .250 OBP, .478 SLG, and .728 OPS.
Jermaine Curtis (former St. Louis-Zulia) has played in five games going 3-for-14 (.214) with one double, two RBIs, four total bases, four walks, two strikeouts, .400 OBP, .286 SLG, and .686 OPS.
Eugenio Velez (former Memphis-Lara) has played in five games going 3-for-18 (.167) with three total bases, three runs, one walk, one stolen base, six strikeouts, one caught stealing, .250 OBP, /167 SLG, and .417 OPS.

Pedro Rodriguez (former MiLB signing-Magallanes) has made two relief appearances posting a 1-0 record, 0.00 ERA, 1.00 WHIP, and one hold.  He's allowed one hit, no runs, two walks, and struck two out over three innings.
Miguel Socolovich (former St. Louis-Caracas) has made four relief appearances posting a 0-1 record, 4.15 ERA, and 1.15 WHIP.  He's allowed three hits, two earned runs, two walks, and struck four out over 4.1 innings.
Jorge Rondon (former St. Louis-Magallanes) has made four relief appearances posting a 0-1 record, 6.75 ERA, and 1.88 WHIP.  He's allowed four hits, two earned runs, one walk, and struck two out over 2.2 innings.
Richard Castillo (former Memphis-Zulia) has made one relief appearance posting a 0-0 record, 6.75 ERA, and 2.25 WHIP.  He's allowed thee hits, one earned run, and struck one out over 1.1 innings.

Tuesday's Game:
Aragua (2-3) visits Caracas (3-2) @ 7:00 PM VET


Dominican League Round Robin:

Raul Valdes (former St. Louis-Cibao) started and pitched 2.1 innings.  He allowed seven hits, six runs (five earned), two home runs, three walks, and threw one wild pitch for the losing decision (0-2).  (g/f:2-1)

Alberto Rosario (former St. Louis-Cibaenas) entered late in the game at catcher and batted ninth.  0-for-1 at the plate.

Cibaenas beat Cibao 9-0
LIDOM Official Site Post Game

Donovan Solano (former Memphis-Licey) started at third base and batted sixth.  0-for-4 with one strikeout, grounded into one double play, and assisted in one double play.

Escogido beat Licey 5-2
LIDOM Official Site Post Game

Tuesday's Games:
Cibao visits Escogido @ 7:30 PM AST
Licey visits Cibaenas @ 7:30 PM AST


Nicaraguan League Playoffs:

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

Boer beat Chinandega 3-2 in 11 innings
LBPN Official Site Post Game

No Games Scheduled For Tuesday


Puerto Rican League:

Yariel Gonzalez (State College-Mayaguez) started as designated hitter and batted sixth.  1-for-4 with one strikeout.

Mayaguez beat Santurce 4-3
LBPRC Official Site Post Game

Anthony Garcia (former Memphis-Carolina) started in right field and batted fourth.  3-for-5 with one home run, three two-out RBIs, two runs, one strikeout, and one outfield assist.

Robby Rowland (former Springfield-Mayaguez) entered in the seventh and pitched 1.1 innings.  He allowed three hits, one earned run, one walk, and struck one out for the hold (1).  (g/f:2-1)(ir-s:2-1)

Caguas beat Mayaguez 8-7
LBPRC Official Site Post Game

Notes:
Caguas is playing in Gurabo and receiving positive support: El Nuevo Dia

No Games Scheduled For Tuesday

Cardinals Winter League Notebook 1-8-18: Rayder Ascanio Singles, Doubles, & Drives In Two Runs; Ivan Maldonado Strikes Out One Over Five Scoreless Innings For The Win; Tyler Herron Strikes Out Two Over Three Scoreless Innings For The Win

Rayder Ascanio (left) & Jose Martinez (third from left) - Navagantes del Magallanes

Mexican Pacific League Playoffs:

Niko Vasquez (former Springfield-Mazatlan) entered late in the game at shortstop and batted eighth.  1-for-1 with one double.

Mexicali beat Mazatlan 10-1
LMP Official Site Post Game
Mexicali won the series four games to two

Monday's Game:
Jalisco (3-3) visits Culiacan (3-3) @ 7:30 PM MT


Venezuelan League Playoffs:

Ildemaro Vargas (former Springfield-Lara) started at second base and batted leadoff.  2-for-5 with one RBI, one run, one fielding error, and assisted in one double play.
Rangel Ravelo (Memphis-Lara) started at first base and batted third.  1-for-4 with one strikeout and assisted in one double play.
Eugenio Velez (former Memphis-Lara) started in left field and batted seventh.  0-for-4 with one run, one strikeout, and grounded into one double play.

Jermaine Curtis (former St. Louis-Zulia) started at third base and batted fifth.  1-for-3 with one double and one walk.

Lara beat Zulia 7-3
LVBP Official Site Post Game
Lara won the series four games to one

Wilfredo Tovar (Memphis-Caracas) started at shortstop and batted second.  1-for-5 with one run and two strikeouts.
Miguel Socolovich (former St. Louis-Caracas) entered in the eighth and pitched 1.1 innings.  He allowed one hit, one earned run, two walks (one intentional), and struck one out for the losing decision (0-1).  (p-s:30-12)(g/f:1-0)

Aragua beat Caracas 6-5
LVBP Official Site Post Game

Ronny Cedeno (former St. Louis-Magallanes) started at second base and batted second.  1-for-5 with one strikeout.
Jose Martinez (former Springfield-Magallanes) started at third base and batted eighth.  1-for-4 with one walk and one strikeout.
Rayder Ascanio (Palm Beach-Magallanes) started at shortstop and batted ninth.  2-for-4 with one double, two RBIs, and one strikeout.
Jorge Rondon (former St. Louis-Magallanes) entered in the fifth and pitched to four batters.  He allowed two hits, two earned runs, and struck one out for the losing decision (0-1).  (p-s:9-6)(g/f:0-1)(ir-s:1-0)

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

Caribes beat Magallanes 8-7
LVBP Official Site Post Game
Caribes won the series four games to one

No Games Scheduled For Monday


Dominican League Round Robin:

All Games Postponed For Sunday Due To Rain

Notes:
Luis Urueta (former Palm Beach-Licey MGR) is smiles after all the criticism he received during the regular season: Listin Diario

Four players were suspended by Cibao for drinking in the early hours on gameday: El Caribe

Monday's Games:
Cibao (2-6) visits Cibaenas (3-5) @ 7:30 PM AST
Escogido (4-4) visits Licey (7-1) @ 7:30 PM AST


Nicaraguan League Playoffs:

Edgard Montiel (former DSL-Chinandega) started as designated hitter and batted fifth.  2-for-5 at the plate.
Curt Smith (former Springfield-Chinandega) started in right field and batted sixth.  3-for-4 with one double, two runs, and one walk.

Chinandega beat Boer 8-2
LBPN Official Site Post Game

Monday's Game:
Chinandega (1-0) visits Boer (0-1) @ 6:30 PM


Colombian League Round Robin:

Notes:
Monteria beat Barranquilla 5-2: El Universal

No Games Scheduled For Monday


Puerto Rican League:

Ruben Gotay (former Memphis-Caguas) started at first base and batted second.  2-for-4 with two RBIs, two runs, and one strikeout.
Ricardo Bautista (State College-Caguas) started in right field and batted sixth.  1-for-3 with one double, one RBI, two runs, and one walk.
Luis Mateo (former Memphis-Caguas) started in left field and batted ninth.  0-for-3 at the plate.
Ivan Maldonado (former MiLB tryout-Caguas) started and pitched five innings.  He allowed four hits, no runs, one walk, and struck one out for the winning decision (1-0).  (g/f:5-6)
Robby Rowland (former Springfield-Caguas) entered in the sixth and pitched one inning.  He allowed one hit, no runs, and struck one out.  (g/f:1-0)

Caguas beat Santurce 11-0 in game one of doubleheader

Hector Hernandez (former Palm Beach-Santurce) entered in the third and pitched 1.2 innings.  He allowed no hits or runs, one intentional walk, threw one wild pitch, and struck three out.  (g/f:2-0)(ir-s:3-1)

Randy Ruiz (former MiLB signing-Caguas) started as designated hitter and batted seventh.  0-for-2 with one intentional walk and two strikeouts.

Caguas beat Santurce 3-2 in game two of doubleheader
LBPRC Official Site Post Game

Anthony Garcia (former Memphis-Carolina) started as designated hitter and batted fourth.  0-for-2 with one walk and one strikeout.

Carolina beat Mayaguez 2-0 in game one of doubleheader

Anthony Garcia (former Memphis-Carolina) started in right field and batted fourth.  0-for-2 with one walk.
Juan Caballero (former Johnson City-Carolina) entered in the sixth and pitched one inning.  He allowed no hits or runs, and one walk.  (g/f:0-2)

Yariel Gonzalez (State College-Mayaguez) started at first base and batted seventh.  1-for-3 and assisted in one double play.
Tyler Herron (former Springfield-Mayaguez) entered in the fourth and pitched three innings.  He allowed no hits or runs, and struck two out for the winning decision (1-0).  (g/f:4-1)

Mayaguez beat Carolina 2-0 in game two of doubleheader
Primera Hora Post Game

Notes:
Officials says it has been a successful: Primera Hora

Monday's Games:
Santurce (2-2) visits Mayaguez (2-2) @ 1:30 PM AST
Carolina (2-2) visits Caguas (2-2) @ 1:30 PM AST

Cardinals Winter League Notebook 1-5-18: Cedric Hunter Hits A Solo Home Run; Edgard Montiel Singles, Walks, & Drives In One Run; Curt Smith Knocks In One Run

Cedric Hunter - Naranjeros de Hermosillo

Mexican Pacific League Playoffs:

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

Cedric Hunter (former Memphis-Hermosillo) entered late in the game in left field and batted leadoff.  1-for-2 with one home run, one RBI, and one run,
Efren Navarro (former Memphis-Hermosillo) started at first base and batted third.  0-for-4 with two strikeouts and grounded into one double play.
Irving Lopez (State College-Hermosillo) entered late in the game as a pinch runner.
Luis Garcia (former New Haven-Hermosillo) entered late in the game as designated hitter and batted fourth.  0-for-1 at the plate.
Fernando Salas (former St. Louis-Hermosillo) entered in the eighth and pitched one inning.  He allowed one hit, no runs, and struck one out for the hold (1).  (p-s:12-10)(g/f:0-1)

Hermosillo beat Navojoa 4-3
LMP Official Site Post Game

Niko Vasquez (former Springfield-Mazatlan) started at shortstop and batted eighth.  0-for-4 with two strikeouts and assisted in one double play.

Mazatlan beat Mexicali 3-0
LMP Official Site Post Game

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


Venezuelan League Playoffs:

Stats:
Wilfredo Tovar (Memphis-Caracas) has played in two games going 6-for-9 (.667) with one double, one home run, two RBIs, ten total bases, five runs, .700 OBP, 1.111 SLG, and 1.811 OPS.
Rangel Ravelo (Memphis-Lara) has played in two games going 5-for-9 (.556) with two RBIs, five total bases, two runs, one walk, .600 OBP, .556 SLG, and 1.156 OPS.
Rayder Ascanio (Palm Beach-Magallanes) has played in two games going 3-for-7 (.429) with one double, one home run, one RBI, seven total bases, three runs, one walk, one strikeout, .500 OBP, 1.000 SLG, and 1.500 OPS.
Jermaine Curtis (former St. Louis-Zulia) has played in two games going 2-for-6 (.333) with one RBI, two total bases, two walks, one strikeout, .500 OBP, .333 SLG, and .833 OPS.
Jose Martinez (former Springfield-Magallanes) has played in two games going 2-for-6 (.333) with one RBI, two total bases, one run, .333 OBP, .333 SLG, and .667 OPS.
Ildemaro Vargas (former Springfield-Lara) has played in two games going 3-for-10 (.300) with one double, one RBI, four total bases, one run, two walks, one strikeout, .417 OBP, .400 SLG, and .817 OPS.
Eugenio Velez (former Memphis-Lara) has played in two games going 2-for-8 (.250) with two total bases, three strikeouts, one caught stealing, .250 OBP, .250 SLG, and .500 OPS.
Ronny Cedeno (former St. Louis-Magallanes) has played in two games going 1-for-8 (.125) with one total base, one run, one walk, one strikeout, .222 OBP, .125 SLG, and .347 OPS.
Rafael Ortega (former Memphis-Caribes) has played in two games going 1-for-10 (.100) with one total base, one strikeout, .100 OBP, .100 SLG, and .200 OPS.

Pedro Rodriguez (former MiLB signing-Magallanes) has made one relief appearance posting a 1-0 record, 0.00 ERA, and 1.00 WHIP.  He's allowed one hit, no runs, one walk, and struck two out over two innings.
Jorge Rondon (former St. Louis-Magallanes) has made two relief appearances posting a 0-0 record, 0.00 ERA, and 1.00 WHIP.  He's allowed one hit and no runs over one inning.
Miguel Socolovich (former St. Louis-Caracas) has made two relief appearances posting a 0-0 record, 4.50 ERA, and 1.00 WHIP.  He's allowed two hits, one earned run, and struck one out over two innings.
Richard Castillo (former Memphis-Zulia) has made one relief appearance posting a 0-0 record, 6.75 ERA, and 2.25 WHIP.  He's allowed three hits, one earned run, and struck one out over 1.1 innings.

Notes:
Pedro Rodriguez (former MiLB signing-Magallanes) was nominated for the Comeback Player of the Year: El Emergente

Friday's Games:
Lara (2-0) visits Zulia (0-2) @ 7:00 PM VET
Caracas (2-0) visits Aragua (0-2) @ 7:00 PM VET
Magallanes (1-1) visits Caribes (1-1) @ 7:00 PM VET


Dominican League Round Robin:

Alberto Rosario (former St. Louis-Cibaenas) started at catcher and batted ninth.  0-for-2 at the plate.
Francisco Pena (MiLB signing-Cibaenas) entered late in the game at catcher and batted ninth.  0-for-1 and allowed one stolen base.
Angel Castro (former Memphis-Cibaenas) entered in the seventh and pitched to five batters.  He allowed two hits, one earned run, and one walk.  (g/f:1-0)

Escogido beat Cibaenas 10-5
LIDOM Official Site Post Game

Donovan Solano (former Memphis-Licey) started at third base and batted sixth.  1-for-3 with one double, one run, and one hit by pitch.

Licey beat Cibao 5-4
LIDOM Official Site Post Game

Friday's Games:
Cibaenas (3-3) visits Cibao (1-5) @ 7:30 PM AST
Licey (6-0) visits Escogido (2-4) @ 7:30 PM AST


Nicaraguan League:

Edgard Montiel (former DSL-Chinandega) started at first base and batted fifth.  1-for-3 with one RBI, one run, and one walk.
Curt Smith (former Springfield-Chinandega) started as designated hitter and batted sixth.  0-for-3 with one RBI and one sac fly.

Chinandega beat Boer 5-1
LBPN Official Site Post Game

Friday's Game:
Chinandega (23-19) visits Rivas (23-19) @ 6:00 PM


Colombian League Round Robin:

Geddy Guerra (former VSL-Monteria) started and earned the loss and Enrique Perez (GCL-Barranquilla) and Dewin Perez (Peoria-Barranquilla) also pitched as Barranquilla beat Monteria 4-2: LCBP Official Site

Friday's Game:
Barranquilla (1-1) visits Monteria (0-2)


Panama League Championship:

Notes:
Cocle beat Urraca 4-1, with Cocle leading the series 2-0: TV Max Deportes


Puerto Rican League:

Friday's Games:
Santurce (0-0) visits Carolina (0-0) @ 3:00 PM AST
Caguas (0-0) visits Mayaguez (0-0) @ 7:30 PM AST