Cardinals Winter League Notebook 12-5-17: Raul Valdes Named LIDOM Pitcher of The Week; Sergio Robles Elected To Caribbean Series Hall Of Fame; Clayton Mortensen Strikes Out Two Over One Hitless/Scoreless Inning

Raul Valdes - Toros del Este (Azucareros)

Mexican Pacific League:

Stats:
Randy Arozarena (Springfield-Navojoa) has played in 44 games going 57-for-183 (.311) with 17 doubles, one triple, 11 home runs, 27 RBIs, 109 total bases, 38 runs, nine walks, seven stolen bases, 41 strikeouts, five caught stealing, .373 OBP, .596 SLG, and .969 OPS.
Efren Navarro (former Memphis-Hermosillo) has played in 46 games going 50-for-168 (.298) with ten doubles, two home runs, 19 RBIs, 66 total bases, 33 runs, 26 walks, 39 strikeouts, .396 OBP, .393 SLG, and .789 OPS.
Allen Cordoba (former Johnson City-Hermosillo) has played in 12 games going 11-for-39 (.282) with one double, one home run, one RBI, 15 total bases, seven runs, three walks, one stolen base, 11 strikeouts, one caught stealing, .349 OBP, .385 SLG, and .733 OPS.
Luis Garcia (former New Haven-Hermosillo) has played in nine games going 6-for-22 (.273) with two doubles, one home run, five RBIs, 11 total bases, three runs, one walk, three strikeouts, .320 OBP, .500 SLG, and .820 OPS.
Alexis Wilson (State College-Culiacan) has played in 17 games going 4-for-33 (.121) with three RBIs, four total bases, two runs, two walks, eight strikeouts, .171 OBP, .121 SLG, and .293 OPS.

Robert Stock (former Palm Beach-Jalisco) has made 18 relief appearances posting a 1-1 record, 2.16 ERA, 1.08 WHIP, two holds, and nine saves.  He's allowed ten hits, four earned runs, one home run, eight walks, hit two batters, and struck 17 out over 16.2 innings.
Jesus Cruz (State College-Jalisco) has made nine appearances (five stats) posting a 4-2 record, 5.60 ERA, and 1.46 WHIP.  He's allowed 29 hits, 17 earned runs, three home runs, 11 walks, hit three batters, and struck 26 out over 27.1 innings.
Josh Zeid (Memphis free agent-Jalisco) has made six relief appearances posting a 1-1 record, 11.25 ERA, 2.50 WHIP, and two holds.  He's allowed eight hits, five earned runs, two walks, and struck five out over four innings.

Notes:
Sergio Robles (former Tulsa/Arkansas-Hermosillo) was elected to the Caribbean Hall of Fame: LVBP Official Site

Tuesday's Games:
Mexicali (16-19) visits Jalisco (19-16) @ 7:15 PM CT
Mazatlan (28-19) visits Obregon (19-28) @ 7:10 PM MST
Navojoa (25-22) visits Mochis (18-29) @ 7:30 PM MT
Culiacan (25-22) visits Hermosillo (25-22) 7:30 PM MST


Venezuelan League:

Stats:
Ildemaro Vargas (former Springfield-Lara) has played in 13 games going 25-for-58 (.431) with five doubles, two triples, seven RBIs, 34 total bases, 18 runs, seven walks, three stolen bases, three strikeouts, one caught stealing, .500 OBP, .586 SLG, and 1.086 OPS.
Rangel Ravelo (Memphis-Lara) has played in 28 games going 42-for-106 (.396) with seven doubles, four home runs, 22 RBIs, 61 total bases, 29 runs, nine walks, 12 strikeouts, .452 OBP, .575 SLG, and 1.027 OPS.
Jose Martinez (St. Louis-La Guaira) has played in 15 games going 20-for-52 (.385) with five doubles, one triple, two home runs, 14 RBIs, 33 total bases, 13 runs, nine walks, seven stolen bases, .460 OBP, .635 SLG, and 1.095 OPS.
Ronny Cedeno (former St. Louis-Magallanes) has played in 41 games going 60-for-166 (.361) with 11 doubles, one triple, two home runs, 25 RBIs, 79 total bases, 35 runs, 14 walks, five stolen bases, 18 strikeouts, .405 OBP, .476 SLG, and .881 OPS.
Imeldo Diaz (Johnson City-Margarita) has played in 15 games going 15-for-44 (.341) with two triples, four RBIs, 19 total bases, five runs, four walks, nine strikeouts, .396 OBP, .432 SLG, and .828 OPS.
Carlos Talavera (Johnson City-Aragua) has played in five games going 4-for-12 (.333) with one triple, three RBIs, six total bases, three runs, five walks, four strikeouts, .529 OBP, .500 SLG, and 1.029 OPS.
Wilfredo Tovar (Memphis-Caracas) has played in 47 games going 63-for-191 (.330) with eight doubles, four triples, one home run, 22 RBIs, 82 total bases, 30 runs, 13 walks, 15 strikeouts, three caught stealing, .374 OBP, .429 SLG, and .803 OPS.
Cesar Valera (former Palm Beach-Caribes) has played in 40 games going 37-for-127 (.291) with seven doubles, two home runs, 13 RBIs, 50 total bases, 13 runs, six walks, one stolen base, 23 strikeouts, .343 OBP, .394 SLG, and .737 OPS.
Breyvic Valera (St. Louis-Margarita) has played in seven games going 7-for-25 (.280) with three RBIs, seven total bases, five walks, .400 OBP, .280 SLG, and .680 OPS.
Rafael Ortega (former Memphis-Caribes) has played in 31 games going 31-for-119 (.261) with four doubles, two triples, 18 RBIs, 39 total bases, 24 runs, 24 walks, one stolen base, 15 strikeouts, seven caught stealing, .388 OBP, .328 SLG, and .715 OPS.
Rayder Ascanio (Palm Beach-Magallanes) has played in 24 games going 17-for-76 (.224) with three doubles, six RBIs, 20 total bases, 17 runs, 15 walks, two stolen bases, 16 strikeouts, .352 OBP, .263 SLG, and .615 OPS.
Anthony Garcia (former Memphis-Caracas) has played in seven games going 4-for-18 (.222) with one home run, two RBIs, seven total bases, four runs, three strikeouts, .222 OBP, .389 SLG, .611 OPS.
Dennis Ortega (State College-Margarita) has played 15 games going 8-for-39 (.205) with three doubles, four RBIs, 11 total bases, five runs, one walk, 12 strikeouts, one caught stealing, (.238) with .238 OBP, .282 SLG, and .520 OPS.
Jose Martinez (former Springfield-Magallanes) has played in 20 games going 8-for-51 (.157) with one double, one home run, four RBIs, 12 total bases, seven runs, six walks, two strikeouts, .259 OBP, .235 SLG, and .494 OPS.
Gabriel Lino (Memphis free agent-Lara/Margarita) has played in 15 games going 6-for-43 (.140) with one double, one home run, five RBIs, ten total bases, two runs, one walk, 12 strikeouts, .159 OBP, .233 SLG, and .392 OPS.

Pedro Rodriguez  (former MiLB signing-Magallanes) has made 12 relief appearances posting a 1-0 record, 0.68 ERA, 0.60 WHIP, and five holds.  He's allowed six hits, one earned run, two walks, and struck six out over 13.1 innings.
Miguel Socolovich (St. Louis free agent-Caracas) has made eight relief appearances posting a 0-0 record, 1.29 ERA, 1.14 WHIP, two holds, and one save.  He's allowed seven hits, two runs (one earned), one walk, and struck five out over seven innings.
Eduardo Sanchez (former St. Louis-Margarita) has made 11 relief appearances posting a 1-0 record, 3.46 ERA, 1.46 WHIP, and one hold.  He's allowed 13 hits, five earned runs, one home run, six walks,  hit two batters, and and struck 12 out over 13 innings.
Corey Baker (former Memphis-Caracas) has made 15 appearances (one start) posting a 1-0, 3.74 ERA, 1.20 WHIP, and four holds.  He's allowed 14 hits, ten runs (nine earned), three home runs, 12 walks, hit four batters, and struck out 21 over 21.2 innings.
Kender Villegas (former Palm Beach-Margarita) has made 18 relief appearances posting a 1-0 record, 4.43 ERA, 1.48 WHIP, and two holds.  He's allowed 24 hits, 11 run (ten earned), six walks, hit one batter, and struck nine out over 20.1 innings.
Pedro Echemendia (Memphis-La Guaira) has made nine relief appearances posting a 0-1 record, 5.63 ERA, 2.63 WHIP, and one hold.  He's allowed 18 hits, five earned runs, three walks, and struck seven out over eight innings.
Fabian Blanco (Johnson City-Lara) has made ten relief appearances posting a 0-0 record, 5.68 ERA, 1.74 WHIP, and one hold.  He's allowed eight hits, four earned runs, one home run, three walks, and struck four out over 6.1 innings.
Jerome Williams (former St. Louis-Magallanes) has made three starts posting a 1-2 record, 5.84 ERA, and 1.38 WHIP.  He's allowed 15 hits, 11 runs (eight earned), three home runs, two walks, hit one batter, and struck six out over 12.1 innings.
Jorge Rondon (former St. Louis-Magallanes) has made two relief appearances posting a 0-0 record, 6.75 ERA, and 3.75 WHIP.  He's allowed four hits, two runs (one earned), and one walk over 1.1 innings.

No Games Scheduled For Tuesday


Venezuelan Parallel League:

Carlos Talavera (Johnson City-Margarita/Aragua) started in centerfield and batted sixth.  0-for-4 with two strikeouts.

Margarita-Aragua beat Boston 4-2

Wednesday's Games:
Magallanes (9-22-1) visits Margarita-Aragua (19-9-5) @ 9:00 AM VET
Boston (21-10-3) visits La Guaira (13-15-4) for a doubleheader beginning @ 10:00 AM VET


Dominican League:

Eliezer Alvarez (former Springfield-Escogido) entered late in the game as a pinch runner.

Audry Perez (former St. Louis-Estrellas) started at catcher and batted eighth.  1-for-3 with one two-out RBI and one run.
Alberto Rosario (St. Louis free agent-Estrellas) entered late in the game at catcher and batted eighth.  0-for-1 with one strikeout.
J.C. Romero (former St. Louis-Estrellas) entered in the fifth and pitched to one batter.  He allowed one hit, one earned run, and threw one wild pitch.  (ir-s:3-1)

Escogiso beat Estrellas 7-6
Listin Diario Post Game

Notes:
Raul Valdes (former St. Louis-Azucareros) was named Pitcher of the Week and Mike Mayers (Memphis-Escogido) received votes: LIDOM Official Site

Erick Aybar (San Diego free agent-Licey) may play for Licey: Licey Official Site

Wednesday's Games:
Cibaenas (20-17) visits Escogido (20-19) @ 7:15 PM AST
Estrellas (21-17) visits Azucareros (15-23) @ 7:30 PM AST
Licey (18-20) visits Cibao (20-18) @ 7:30 PM AST



Nicaraguan League:

Tuesday's Games:
Chinandega (13-15) visits Leon (13-15)
Rivas (15-13) visits Boer (15-13)


Colombian League:

Tuesday's Games:
Sincelejo (14-9) visits Barranquilla (13-10) @ 7:00 PM
Cartagena (5-18) visits Monteria (14-9) @ 7:00 PM


Asia Winter Baseball League:

Clayton Mortensen (former St. Louis-WBSC) entered in the eighth and pitched one inning.  He allowed no hits or runs, and struck two out.

KBO beat WBSC 8-3

Cardinals Winter League Notebook 2-9-17: Randy Ruiz Jersey Heading To Baseball Hall Of Fame; Yadier Molina Anxious To Represent Puerto Rico In World Baseball Classic; List Of Current & Former Cardinals Players On WBC Rosters

Randy Ruiz - Criollos de Caguas

Australian Baseball League Championship:

Friday's Game:
Brisbane (23-19) visits Melbourne (26-14)) @ 7:30 PM AET


California Winter League:

Final Regular Season Standings:
1. Palm Spring Chill 11-3
2. Palm Springs Power 11-3
3. Toronto 9-6
4. New York 9-6
5. Oregon 9-6
6. British Columbia 7-6
7. Canada 7-7
8. Hit King 7-7
9. Manitoba 6-9
10. Coachella Valley 5-10
11. Washington 3-12
12. Alberta 3-12

Thursday's Playoff Games:
Manitoba (6-9) visits Hit King (7-7) @ 9:00 AM
Washington (3-12) visits British Columbia (7-6) @ 10:00 AM
Coachella Valley (5-10) visits Canada (7-7) @ 11:30 AM
Alberta (3-12) visits Oregon (9-6) @ 12:30 PM


Caribbean Series:

Final Stats:
Ronny Cedeno (former MLB signing-Zulia) played in four games going 9-for-19 (.474) with two doubles, four RBIs, 11 total bases, three runs, four strikeouts, .474 OBP, .579 SLG, and 1.053 OPS.
Donovan Solano (former Memphis-Licey) played in four games going 2-for-16 (.125) with two total bases, three strikeouts, .125 OBP, .125 SLG, and .250 OPS.
Randy Ruiz (former MiLB signing-Caguas) played in three games going 1-for-11 (.091) with one total base, four strikeouts, .167 OBP, .091 SLG, and .258 OPS.
Ruben Gotay (former Memphis-Caguas) played in six games going 1-for-20 (.050) with one total bases, three runs, six walks, three strikeouts, .269 OBP, .050 SLG, and .319 OPS.

Joel Pineiro (former St. Louis-Caguas) made one relief appearance posting a 0-0 record, 0.00 ERA, and 0.00 WHIP.  He allowed no hits or runs, and struck one out over one inning.
J.C. Romero (former St. Louis-Caguas) made one relief appearance posting a 0-0 record, 13.50 ERA, and 1.50 WHIP.  He allowed one hit, one earned run, and one home run over 0.2 innings.
Pedro Rodriguez (former MiLB signing-Zulia) made two relief appearances posting a 0-1 record, 36.00 ERA, 5.00 WHIP, and one hold.  He allowed four hits, four earned runs, one home run, one walk, and struck one out over one inning.

Notes:
Randy Ruiz's (former MiLB signing-Caguas) jersey will be one of the items on display, from the Caribbean Series, at the Baseball Hall of Fame: MLB Official Site

Miguel Batista (former St. Louis) and Octavio Dotel (former St. Louis) will hold their first seminar on Friday for the education of ballplayers coming up in the Dominican Republic: El Caribe

Caguas arrived home to the welcome of fans after winning the championship: El Nuevo Dia

Misael Siverio (Aguascalientes-Mexicali/Aragua) considered retirement after being released by Seattle and talks Caribbean Series: El Nuevo Herald


World Baseball Classic (March 6, 2017):

Notes:
Tony Pena (former St. Louis-Dominican Republic MGR) said everyone will get a chance to play that was selected for the team: El Caribe

Yadier Molina (St. Louis-Puerto Rico) is very anxious to represent his country in the WBC: El Vocero

Current & Former Cardinals Listed On Rosters:
John Axford (former St. Louis) - Canada
Corey Baker (Memphis) - Israel
Carlos Beltran (former St. Louis) - Puerto Rico
Matt Carpenter (St. Louis) - USA
Brett Cecil (MLB signing) - USA
Daniel Descalso (former St. Louis) - Italy
Jaime Garcia (former St. Louis) - Mexico
Sam Gaviglio (former Springfield) - Italy
Luke Gregerson (former Springfield) - USA
Tyler Herron (former Springfield) - Israel
Ty Kelly (former Memphis) - Israel
George Kottaras (former St. Louis) - Canada
Jason Marquis (former St. Louis) - Israel
Carlos Martinez (St. Louis) - Dominican Republic
Yadier Molina (St. Louis) - Puerto Rico
Efren Navarro (former Memphis) - Mexico
Pat Neshek (former St. Louis) - USA
Trey Nielsen (Springfield) - Italy
Seung-Hwan Oh (St. Louis) - Korea
Joel Pineiro (former St. Louis) - Puerto Rico
Edubray Ramos (former VSL) - Venezuela
Alex Reyes (St. Louis) - Dominican Republic
Jamie Romak (former Memphis) - Canada
J.C. Romero (former St. Louis) - Puerto Rico
Alberto Rosario (St. Louis) - Dominican Republic
Fernando Salas (former St. Louis) - Mexico
Ryan Sherriff (Memphis) - Israel
Curt Smith (former Springfield) - Netherlands
Donovan Solano (former Memphis) - Colombia
J.C. Sulbaran (Memphis free agent) - Netherlands
Rowan Wick (Springfield) - Canada

Cardinals Winter League Notebook 2-2-17: Curt Smith Helps Chinandega Win The Latin American Series; Carlos Martinez & Alex Reyes Named To Dominican Republic's World Baseball Classic Rotation; Donovan Solano Singles

Curt Smith (Left) - Tigres de Chinandega

Australian Baseball League Playoffs:

Friday's Game:
Brisbane (21-18) visits Adelaide (23-17) @ 7:00 PM ACT


Latin American Series:

Notes:
Chinandega returned home with the championship trophy: La Prensa


Caribbean Series:

Roel Santos (Granma) started in centerfield and batted leadoff.  2-for-4 with one double, one triple, two RBIs, and one run.
Lazaro Blanco (Granma) started and pitched 6.1 innings.  He allowed five hits, no runs, three walks, and struck six out for the winning decision (1-0).  (p-s:104-62)(g/f:3-7)
Livan Moinelo (Pinar del Rio-Granma) entered in the seventh and pitched 2.2 innings.  He allowed two hits, no runs, and struck two out for the save (1).  (p-s:39-26)(g/f:2-4)

Donovan Solano (former Memphis-Licey) started at second base and batted sixth.  1-for-4 with one strikeout.

Granma beat Licey 4-0
LMP Official Site Post Game

Randy Ruiz (former MiLB signing-Caguas) started as designated hitter and batted fourth.  0-for-4 with two strikeouts.
Ruben Gotay (former Memphis-Aguadilla/Caguas) started at first base and batted fifth.  0-for-3 with one walk.
J.C. Romero (former St. Louis-Santurce/Caguas) entered in the seventh and pitched to three batters.  He allowed one hit, one earned run, and one home run for the blown save (1).  (p-s:10-7)(g/f:2-0)(ir-s:2-2)

Mexicali beat Caguas 4-2
LMP Official Site Post Game

Notes:
Julian Javier (former St. Louis-Cibao) donated equipment to Dominican kids: Cibao Official Site

Bartolo Hernandez (former agent) denies he trafficked Cubans: El Vocero

The Caribbean Confederation is negotiating making Cuba a member: El Vocero

Thursday's Games:
Zulia (0-0) visits Caguas (0-1) @ 5:00 PM ET
Mexicali (1-0) visits Licey (0-1) @ 9:00 PM ET


World Baseball Classic (Marc 6, 2017):

Notes:
Ty Kelly (former Memphis) excited to represent Israel after trip: WBC Official Site

Shohei Otani (Nippon Ham) will not pitch in the World Baseball Classic due to ankle injury: Carlos Yamazaki Twitter

Jeong Keon-Woo (Hanwha) has pulled out due to knee injury: Yonhap News Agency

Carlos Martinez (St. Louis) and Alex Reyes (St. Louis) will pitch out of the rotation for the Dominican Republic: WBC Official Site

Edgar Renteria (former St. Louis-Colombia) is proud to see his team looked at like a Cinderella: El Heraldo

Cardinals Winter League Notebook 1-28-17: Donovan Solano Doubles & Drives In One Run; Fidencio Flores Strikes Out One Over One Hitless/Scoreless Inning; Francisco Rivera Singles Twice & Walks

Donovan Solano - Tigres del Licey

Mexican Pacific League Championship:

Stats:
Eugenio Velez (former Memphis-Mochis) has played in 17 games going 18-for-67 (.269) with three doubles, one triple, three home runs, nine RBIs, 32 total bases, 11 runs, two walks, three stolen bases, ten strikeouts, two caught stealing, .286 OBP, .478 SLG, and .763 OPS.

Saturday's Game:
Mexicali (3-2) visits Mochis (2-3) @ 6:00 PM MT


Dominican League Championship:

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

Cibaenas beat Licey 7-3
LIDOM Official Site Post Game

Notes:
Carlos Martinez (St. Louis-Cibaenas) finished in second place for Dominican Republic 2016 Pitcher of the Year: Listin Diario

Angel Castro (former Memphis-Cibaenas) was named starter for the final game: Kevin Cabral Twitter

Saturday's Game:
Licey (4-4) visits Cibaenas (4-4) @ 8:00 PM AST


Australian Baseball League:

Malik Collymore (former Johnson City-Sydney) started as designated hitter and batted leadoff.  0-for-5 with one run and two strikeouts.

Adelaide beat Sydney 15-3
Adelaide Official Site Post Game

Sunday's Games:
Sydney (15-23) visits Adelaide (22-17) @ 12:00 PM ACT
Brisbane (20-18) visits Canberra (20-19) @ 1:00 PM AET
Melbourne (26-13) visits Perth (13-26) @ 4:00 PM AWST


Latin American Series:

Edgard Montiel (former DSL-Chinandega) started as designated hitter and batted third.  1-for-4 with one double, one run, and grounded into one double play.
Curt Smith (former Springfield-Chinandega) started in right field and batted fourth.  1-for-3 with one double, one run, and one hit by pitch.
Fidencio Flores (former GCL-Chinandega) entered in the seventh and pitched one inning.  He allowed no hits or runs, and struck one out.  (p-s:11-7)

Francisco Rivera (former Palm Beach-Xalapa) started at first base and batted third.  2-for-3 with one walk.

Chinandega beat Xalapa 7-2
LCBP Official Site Post Game

Saturday's Games:
Panama (1-1) visits Chinandega (2-0) @ 3:00 PM
Xalapa (0-2) visits Monteria (1-1) @ 7:30 PM


Caribbean Series (February 1, 2017):

Notes:
Ruben Gotay (former Memphis-Aguadilla/Caguas), Randy Ruiz (former MiLB signing-Caguas), Joel Pineiro (former St. Louis-Caguas), and J.C. Romero (former St. Louis-Santurce) are included on the Caguas roster: ESPN Deportes

Cardinals Winter League Notebook 1-26-17: Evan MacLane Strikes Out Two Over Seven Scoreless Innings For The Win; Ruben Gotay Singles & Walks Twice; Adam Ottavino & Daniel Descalso Not Participating In World Baseball Classic With Italy

Evan MacLane - Tigres del Licey

Venezuelan League Championship:

Ildemaro Vargas (former Palm Beach-Lara) started at second base and batted leadoff.  0-for-2 with two walks, one fielding error, and assisted in one double play.

Ronny Cedeno (former MLB signing-Zulia) started at third base and batted seventh.  0-for-4 with two strikeouts and one throwing error.

Zulia beat Lara 5-2
LVBP Official Site Post Game

Notes:
Zulia won the series four games to one over Lara and will head to the Caribbean Series.


Mexican Pacific League Championship:

Eugenio Velez (former Memphis-Mochis) started in left field and batted leadoff.  1-for-3 with one double, one run, and two strikeouts.

Mexicali beat Mochis 6-1
LMP Official Site Post Game

Thursday's Game:
Mochis (2-2) visits Mexicali (2-2) @ 7:30 PM PT


Dominican League Championship:

Angel Castro (former Memphis-Cibaenas) entered in the eighth and pitched to two batters.  He allowed one hit, no runs, and struck one out. (ir-s:2-1)

Donovan Solano (former Memphis-Licey) started at second base and batted second.  1-for-4 with one hit by pitch and one strikeout.
Evan MacLane (former St. Louis-Licey) started and pitched seven innings.  He allowed four hits, no runs, and struck two out for the winning decision (3-0).  (g/f:8-4)

Licey visits Cibaenas 5-2
LIDOM Official Site Post Game

Thursday's Game:
Licey (4-2) visits Cibaenas (2-4) @ 8:00 PM AST


Puerto Rican League Championship:

J.C. Romero (former St. Louis--Santurce) entered in the seventh and pitched to one batter.  He no hits or runs, and one walk.  (ir-s:1-0)

Randy Ruiz (former MiLB signing-Caguas) started as designated hitter and batted fourth.  1-for-6 with one run and two strikeouts.
Ruben Gotay (former Memphis-Caguas) started at first base and batted fifth.  1-for-4 with one run, two walks, two strikeouts, and one unassisted double play.
Joel Pineiro (former St. Louis-Caguas) entered in the 12th and pitched one inning.  He allowed no hits or runs, and one walk for the winning decision (1-0).  (g/f:0-1)

Caguas beat Santurce 6-5 in 12 innings
LBPRC Official Site Post Game

Notes:
Caguas wins the series over Santurce five games to three and will head to the Caribbean Series.


Australian Baseball League:

Malik Collymore (former Johnson City-Sydney) started in left field and batted leadoff.  1-for-5 with one run and one strikeout.

Sydney beat Adelaide 5-4
Adelaide Official Site Post Game

Friday's Games:
Brisbane (19-17) visits Canberra (19-18) @ 7:00 PM AET
Sydney (15-21) visits Adelaide (20-17) @ 7:00 PM ACT
Melbourne (24-12) visits Perth (12-24) @ 7:00 PM AWST


Latin American Series (Colombia):

Notes:
Edgard Montiel (former DSL-Chinandega) has seen his level of play improve over the past year: La Prensa

Thursday's Games:
Xalapa (Veracruz) visits Panama Metro (Panama) @ 3:00 PM
Chinandega (Nicaragua) visits Monteria (Colombia) @ 7:30 PM


World Baseball Classic (March 6, 2017):

Notes:
Adam Ottavino (former St. Louis) and Daniel Descalso (former St. Louis) either declined or were blocked from playing for Italy: Mister Baseball

Shohei Otani (Nippon Ham) will be used as a starting pitcher, but could also be used in a designated hitter or pinch-hit role.  Nobuhiro Matsuda (Softbank) will be used as primary third baseman: Yakyubaka

Cardinals Winter League Notebook 1-25-17: J.C. Romero & Ramon Vazquez Receive Their Awards; Ronny Cedeno Singles, Walks Twice, Homers, & Drives In Three Runs In Two Games; Ildemaro Vargas Collects Two Singles & Two RBIs In Two Games

J.C. Romero (fourth from left) & Ramon Vazquez (#2) - Cangrejeros de Santurce

Venezuelan League Championship:

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

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

Zulia beat Lara 8-7 in 10 innings in completion of 1/23/17
LVBP Official Site Post Game

Ildemaro Vargas (former Palm Beach-Lara) started at second base and batted leadoff.  2-for-6 with two two-out RBIs, two strikeouts, and assisted in one double play.
Pedro Rodriguez (former MiLB signing-Lara) entered in the tenth and pitched one inning.  He allowed one hit and no runs for the winning decision (1-0).  (p-s:6-5)(g/f:1-1)

Ronny Cedeno (former MLB signing-Zulia) started at third base and batted eighth.  0-for-3 with one hit by pitch.

Lara beat Zulia 3-1 in 11 innings
LVBP Official Site Post Game

Wednesday's Game:
Lara (1-3) visits Zulia (3-1) @ 7:00 PM VET


Mexican Pacific League Championship:

Eugenio Velez (former Memphis-Mochis) started in left field and batted leadoff.  2-for-6 with one double, one run, and two strikeouts.

Mochis beat Mexicali 6-5 in 11 innings
LMP Official Site Post Game

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


Dominican League Championship:

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

Licey beat Cibaenas 7-0
LIDOM Official Site Post Game

Notes:
Miguel Tejada (Cibaenas) did not want to be added to the championship roster and has retired: El Caribe

Wednesday's Game:
Cibaenas (2-3) visits Licey (3-2) @ 7:30 PM AST


Puerto Rican League Championship:

Notes:
Ramon Vazquez (former Memphis-Santurce MGR) and J.C. Romero (former St. Louis-Santurce) received their awards: LBPRC Official Site

Wednesday's Game:
Santurce (3-4) visits Caguas (4-3) @ 7:15 PM AST


Australian Baseball League:

Thursday's Games:
Brisbane (18-17) visits Canberra (19-17) @ 7:00 PM AET
Sydney (14-21) visits Adelaide (20-16) @ 7:00 PM ACT


Latin American Series (January 26, 2017):

Notes:
Chinandega arrived in Colombia and Fidencio Flores (former GCL-Boer) will be plugged into the rotation: La Prensa

Curt Smith (former Springfield-Chinandega) and Edgard Montiel (former DSL-Chinandega) are on the roster for  Chinandega: El Nuevo Diario

Panama will attend a meeting with the Caribbean Series: TV Max Deportes

Panama Metro arrived in Colombia: Probeis Oficial Twitter


Caribbean Series (February 1, 2017):

Notes:
Granma announced their roster which includes Alfredo Despaigne: Baseball de Cuba

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

Luis Urueta - Colombia World Baseball Classic MGR

Venezuelan League Playoffs:

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

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

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

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


Mexican Pacific League Championship:

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

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


Dominican League Playoffs:

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

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

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


Puerto Rican League Championship:

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

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

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

No Game Scheduled Until Wednesday


Colombian League Championship:

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


California Winter League:

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


Caribbean Series (February 1, 2017):

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


World Baseball Classic (March 6, 2017):

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

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

Jonathan Rivera - Aguilas de Metropolitanas

Cuban League Championship:

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


Venezuelan League Championship:

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

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

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


Mexican Pacific League Championship:

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

Mexicali beat Mochis 7-2
LMP Official Site Post Game

No Game Scheduled For Monday


Dominican League Championship:

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

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

Licey beat Cibaenas 9-6
Listin Diario Post Game

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

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

No Game Scheduled For Monday


Puerto Rican League Championship:

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

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

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

Caguas beat Santurce 4-1
LBPRC Official Site Post Game

No Game Scheduled For Monday


Australian Baseball League:

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


Panama League Championship:

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

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

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


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

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


Asia Professional Baseball Challenge (November 16, 2017):

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

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

Malik Collymore - Sydney Blue Sox

Venezuelan League Championship:

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

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

Zulia beat Lara 12-2
LVBP Official Site Post Game

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

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

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


Mexican Pacific League Championship:

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

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

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


Dominican League Championship:

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

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

Licey beat Cibaenas 4-2
LIDOM Official Site Post Game

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


Puerto Rican League Championship:

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

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

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


Nicaraguan League Championship:

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

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


Australian Baseball League:

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

Sydney beat Canberra 5-1 in game one of doubleheader

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

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

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


Colombian League Championship:

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


Veracruz League Championship:

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

Cardinals Winter League Notebook 1-20-17: Ramon Vazquez Named Coach Of The Year & J.C. Romero Co-Comeback Player Of The Year In LBPRC; Eugenio Velez Triples & Drives In One Run; Malik Collymore Collects Two Singles & One RBI

Ramon Vazquez - Cangrejeros de Santurce

Venezuelan League Championship:

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


Mexican Pacific League Playoffs:

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

Mochis beat Culiacan 3-1
LMP Official Site Post Game

Efren Navarro (former Memphis-Hermosillo) started at first base and batted fourth.  0-for-7 and assisted in one double play.

Mexicali beat Hermosillo 4-3 in 16 innings
LMP Official Site Post Game

Notes:
Mochis and Mexicali both won their respective series four games to three.

No Games Scheduled For Friday


Dominican League Championship:

Donovan Solano (former Memphis-Licey) started at second base and batted second.  1-for-3 with one run, one walk, and assisted in one double play.

Hector Luna (former St. Louis-Cibaenas) started as designated hitter and batted seventh.  0-for-2 with one strikeout.

Cibaenas beat Licey 4-3
Listin Diario Post Game

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


Puerto Rican League Championship:

Randy Ruiz (former MiLB signing-Caguas) started as designated hitter and batted fifth.  1-for-3 with one walk.
Ruben Gotay (former Memphis-Caguas) started at first base and batted sixth.  2-for-4 with one double, one run, and one strikeout.

J.C. Romero (former St. Louis-Santurce) entered in the seventh and pitched to two batters.  He allowed no hits or runs, and struck two out for the hold (3).

Santurce beat Caguas 3-1
LBPRC Official Site Post Game

Notes:
Ramon Vazquez (former Memphis-Santurce MGR) was named Coach of the Year and J.C. Romero (former St. Louis-Santurce) shared the Comeback Player of the Year: La Isla Oeste

No Game Scheduled For Friday


Australian Baseball League:

Malik Collymore (former Johnson City-Sydney) started in left field and batted leadoff.  2-for-4 with one RBI, one stolen base, and one strikeout.

Canberra beat Sydney 5-3
Sydney Official Site Post Game

Saturday's Games:
Canberra (18-15) visits Sydney (12-20) for a doubleheader beginning @ 4:00 PM AET
Adelaide (18-16) visits Melbourne (24-10) @ 6:30 PM AET
Perth (12-22) visits Brisbane (16-17) @ 6:30 PM AEST


Colombian League Championship:

Jose Calero (former GCL-Sincelejo) started and pitched 2.1 innings.  He allowed three hits, three runs (one earned), and one walk for the losing decision (0-1).  (p-s:42-25)

Monteria beat Sincelejo 3-1 (1/18/17)
LCBP Official Site Post Game

Sincelejo beat Monteria 2-1 (1/19/17)

No Game Scheduled For Friday


Latin American Series (January 26, 2017):

Notes:
Curt Smith (former Springfield), Fidencio Flores (former GCL), and Edgard Montiel (former DSL) are included on the Chinandega (Nicaragua) roster: LBPN Official Site

Cardinals Winter League Notebook 1-19-17: Curt Smith Walks & Hits A Two-Run Homer; Efren Navarro Doubles, Walks Twice, & Drives In Two Runs; Fidencio Flores Strikes Out One Over Two Scoreless Innings

Curt Smith - Tigres de Chinandega

Venezuelan League Playoffs:

Stats:
Ildemaro Vargas (former Palm Beach-Lara) has played in 11 games going 12-for-43 (.279) with three doubles, four RBIs, 15 total bases, nine runs, ten walks, three strikeouts, two caught stealing, .418 OBP, .349 SLG, and .767 OPS.
Ronny Cedeno (former MLB signing-Zulia) has played in eight games going 4-for-25 (.160) with four RBIs, four total bases, one run, four walks, four strikeouts, one caught stealing, .276 OBP, .160 SLG, and .436 OPS.

Roberto Canache (former Johnson City-Caribes) has made seven relief appearances posting a 0-0 record, 0.00 ERA, 0.71 WHIP, and one hold.  He's allowed three hits, no runs, two walks, and struck five out over seven innings.
Pedro Rodriguez (former MiLB signing-Caribes) has made three relief appearances posting a 0-0 record, 3.00 ERA, and 1.00 WHIP.  He's allowed three hits, one earned run, one home run, and struck one out over three innings.
Geudy Guerra (former VSL-La Guaira) has made four relief appearances posting a 0-0 record, 15.00 ERA, and 3.67 WHIP.  He's allowed five hits, five earned runs, one home run, six walks, and struck one out over three innings.

Notes:
Lara selected Pedro Rodriguez (former MiLB signing-Caribes) in the championship draft: LVBP Official Site

It has been 33 years since the last time that Lara and Zulia faced off in the championship: Lider

Ildemaro Vargas (former Palm Beach-Lara) is expected to rejoin Lara for the second game of the series: El Emergente

Championship Begins On Friday


Mexican Pacific League Playoffs:

Dennys Reyes (former St. Louis-Culiacan) entered in the seventh and pitched to three batters.  He allowed no hits and one unearned run.  (p-s:9-6)(g/f:2-1)
Victor Marte (former St. Louis-Culiacan) entered in the ninth and pitched one inning.  He allowed no hits or runs, one walk, and struck one out.  (p-s:19-10)(g/f:1-0)

Eugenio Velez (former Memphis-Mochis) started in left field and batted leadoff.  0-for-2 with one walk.

Culiacan beat Mochis 9-2
LMP Official Site Post Game

Efren Navarro (former Memphis-Hermosillo) started at first base and batted fourth.  1-for-2 with one double, one RBI, two walks, one sac fly, one strikeout, and assisted in two double plays.

Hermosillo beat Mexicali 7-2
LMP Official Site Post Game

Thursday's Games:
Culiacan (3-3) visits Mochis (3-3) @ 7:30 PM MT
Hermosillo (3-3) visits Mexicali (3-3) @ 7:30 PM PT


Dominican League Playoffs:

Stats:
Donovan Solano (former Memphis-Licey) has played in 14 games going 12-for-37 (.324) with three doubles, five RBIs, 15 total bases, six runs, three walks, one stolen base, five strikeouts, .395 OBP, .405 SLG, and .801 OPS.
Tommy Pham (St. Louis-Escogido) has played in 17 games going 16-for-58 (.276) with one double, two home runs, nine RBIs, 23 total bases, seven runs, eight walks, two stolen bases, 16 strikeouts, .358 OBP, .397 SLG, and .755 OPS.
Hector Luna (former St. Louis-Cibaenas) has played in 11 games going 7-for-35 (.200) with three doubles, six RBIs, ten total bases, one run, four walks, seven strikeouts, .317 OBP, .286 SLG, and .603 OPS.
Rainel Rosario (former Springfield-Cibaenas) has played in six games going 3-for-16 (.188) with one double, four total bases, two walks, three strikeouts, .278 OBP, .250 SLG, and .528 OPS.
Eliezer Alvarez (Peoria-Escogido) has played in one game going 0-for-4 (.000) with two strikeouts.

Evan MacLane (former St. Louis-Licey) has made four starts posting a 2-0 record, 3.00 ERA, and 1.04 WHIP.  He's allowed 23 hits, eight earned runs, three home runs, two walks, hit one batter, and struck 12 out over 24 innings.
Angel Castro (former Memphis-Cibaenas) has made four starts posting a 1-2 record, 6.60 ERA, and 1.67 WHIP.  He's allowed 24 hits, 14 runs (11 earned), one walk, and struck eight out over 15 innings.
Maikel Cleto (former St. Louis-Licey) has made one relief appearance posting a 0-0 record, 9.00 ERA, and 2.00 WHIP.  He's allowed two hits and one earned run.

Notes:
Angel Castro (former Memphis-Cibaenas) will be moved from the rotation to bullpen: Listin Diario

Friday's Championship Game:
Licey (0-0) visits Cibaenas (0-0) @ 7:00 PM AST


Puerto Rican League Championship:

J.C. Romero (former St. Louis-Santurce) entered in the eighth and pitched 1.2 innings.  He's allowed no hits or runs, one walk, and struck two out for the hold (2).  (g/f:3-0)

Randy Ruiz (former MiLB signing-Caguas) started as designated hitter and batted fifth.  1-for-4 with one strikeout.
Ruben Gotay (former Memphis-Caguas) started at first base and batted sixth.  0-for-4 with one strikeout.
Joel Pineiro (former St. Louis-Caguas) entered in the seventh and pitched 1.2 innings.  He allowed three hits, no runs, and struck one out.  (g/f:2-2)(ir-s:1-1)

Santurce beat Caguas 4-1
LBPRC Official Site Post Game

Thursday's Game:
Caguas (2-2) visits Santurce (2-2) @ 7:15 PM AST


Nicaraguan League Championship:

Fidencio Flores (former GCL-Rivas) entered in the fifth and pitched two innings.  He allowed no hits, one walk, and struck one out.  (g/f:5-1)

Edgard Montiel (former DSL-Chinandega) started at first base and batted third.  0-for-4 with one strikeout
Curt Smith (former Springfield-Chinandega) started in right field and batted fourth.  1-for-2 with one home run, two RBIs, three runs. one walk, and grounded into one double play

Chinandega beat Rivas 5-3
LBPN Official Site Post Game

Notes:
Chinandega won their third title: La Prensa


Australian Baseball League:

Friday's Games:
Adelaide (17-16) visits Melbourne (24-9) @ 7:00 PM AET
Canberra (17-15) visits Sydney (12-19) @ 7:30 PM AET
Perth (12-21) visits Brisbane (15-17) @ 6:30 PM AEST


Colombian League Championship:

Notes:
Jose Calero (former GCL-Sincelejo) pitched two and third innings and earned the loss as Monteria beat Sincelejo 3-1: LCBP Official Site and El Meridiano

Thursday's Game:
Monteria (3-1) visits Sincelejo (1-3) @ 7:00 PM


Panama League:

Notes:
Panama (9-2) qualified for the championship game: TV Max Deportes


California Winter League (January 19, 2017):

Notes:
Workouts begin this week: CWL Official Site


World Baseball Classic (March 6, 2017):

Notes:
Kolten Wong (St. Louis) is listed on China's roster: WBC Official Site

Rowan Wick (Springfield) was added to Canada's roster: Rowan Wick Twitter

NPB, KBO, and CPBL are in discussions for a tournament of champions to take place in November: Yonhap News Agency

Ty Kelly (former Memphis), Jason Marquis (former St. Louis), and Corey Baker (Springfield) are confirmed for the Israel roster: Mister Baseball

Cardinals Winter League Notebook 1-9-17: Tyler Herron Strikes Out Two & Holds One Inherited Runner On Base Over Two & Two-Thirds Scoreless Innings; Randy Ruiz Collects Three Singles & One RBI; Pedro Echemendia & Neder Horta Interview Links

Tyler Herron - Indios de Mayaguez

Venezuelan League Playoffs:

Stats:
Ronny Cedeno (former MLB signing-Zulia) has played in three games going 3-for-10 (.300) with three RBIs, three total bases, one run, two walks, three strikeouts, one caught stealing, .417 OBP, .300 SLG, and .717 OPS.
Ildemaro Vargas (former Palm Beach-Lara) has played in five games going 4-for-19 (.211) with two doubles, three RBIs, six total bases, four runs, four walks, two strikeouts, one caught stealing, .360 OBP, .316 SLG, and .676  OPS.
Jose Martinez (St. Louis-La Guaira) has played in five games going 3-for-16 (.188) with one double, two RBIs, four total bases, three runs, four walks, five strikeouts, .350 OBP, .250 SLG, and .600 OPS.
Jose Gonzalez (former Springfield-La Guaira) has played in two games going 0-for-4 (.000) with three strikeouts.

Roberto Canache (former Johnson City-Caribes) has made three relief appearances posting a 0-0 record, 0.00 ERA, 1.00 WHIP, and one hold.  He's allowed one hit, no runs, and two walks over three innings.
Kender Villegas (former Palm Beach-Margarita) has made three relief appearances posting a 1-0 record, 3.38 ERA, and 1.50 WHIP.  He's allowed three hits, one earned run, one walk, and struck two out over 2.2 innings.
Geudy Guerra (former VSL-La Guaira) has made one relief appearance posting a 0-0 record, 27.00 ERA, and 5.00 WHIP.  He's allowed three hits, three earned runs, and two walks over one inning.

Notes:
Ildemaro Vargas (former Palm Beach-Lara) is currently playing through an injury: El Emergente

Pedro Rodriguez (former MiLB signing-Caribes) should be pitching soon as he gets past an injury: El Emergente

Pedro Echemendia (Memphis-La Guaira) felt the LVBP was a higher level of competition than what he faced in Cuba, has not received an invitation to spring training from Cardinals yet, and would represent Cuba in World Baseball Classic: Cuban Play

Monday's Games:
Margarita (3-2) visits Lara (2-3) @ 7:00 PM VET
La Guaira (2-3) visits Caribes (3-2) @ 7:00 PM VET


Mexican Pacific League Playoffs:

Lance Zawadzki (former Memphis-Navojoa) started as designated hitter and batted fifth.  0-for-3 with two strikeouts.
Niko Vasquez (former Springfield-Navojoa) started at shortstop and batted sixth.  0-for-4 with three strikeouts.

Mexicali beat Navojoa 6-4 in 10 innings
LMP Official Site Post Game

Efren Navarro (former Memphis-Hermosillo) started at first base and batted third.  0-for-3 with one walk, one sacrifice, and one strikeout.

Dennys Reyes (former St. Louis-Culiacan) entered in the fifth and pitched to one batter.  He allowed no hits or runs.  (p-s:1-1)(g/f:1-0)(ir-s:2-0)
Victor Marte (former St. Louis-Culiacan) entered in the eighth and pitched one inning.  He allowed one hit and no runs.  (p-s:10-7)(g/f:0-1)

Hermosillo beat Culiacan 5-4
LMP Official Site Post Game

Notes:
Mexicali won the series four games to two over Navojoa.

The second playoff draft will be held on January 10, 2017: LMP Official Site

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


Dominican League Playoffs:

Hector Luna (former St. Louis-Cibaenas) started as designated hitter and batted sixth.  1-for-3 with one strikeout.

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

Cibaenas beat Escogido 6-2
LIDOM Official Site Post Game

Donovan Solano (former Memphis-Licey) started a second base and batted second.  0-for-3 with one RBI, one sac fly, and grounded into one double play.

Licey beat Cibao 2-1 in 12 innings
LIDOM Official Site Post Game

Notes:
Tommy Pham (St. Louis-Escogido) really enjoys the LIDOm atmosphere and compares it to playing in the World Series: Marcador

Monday's Games:
Licey (4-5) visits Escogido (3-7) @ 4:00 PM AST
Cibao (3-6) visits Cibaenas (9-1) @ 5:00 PM AST


Puerto Rican League Playoffs:

Jonathan Rodriguez (Memphis free agent-Mayaguez) started at third base and batted sixth.  0-for-3 with one strikeout.
Tyler Herron (former Springfield-Mayaguez) entered in the ninth and pitched 2.2 innings.  He allowed two hits, no runs, and struck two out.  (g/f:2-1)(ir-s:1-0)
Ivan Maldonado (former MiLB tryout-Mayaguez) entered in the 12th and pitched to six batters.  He allowed two hits, one earned run, and two walks (one intentional) for the losing decision (0-1).

Randy Ruiz (former MiLB signing-Caguas) started as designated hitter and batted fifth.  3-for-5 with one two-out RBI and one strikeout.
Ruben Gotay (former Memphis-Caguas) started at first base and batted sixth.  0-for-4 with one walk, two strikeouts, and grounded into one double play.
Justin Wright (Memphis free agent-Caguas) entered in the 12th and pitched to three batters.  He allowed no hits or runs, and one walk for the winning decision (1-0).  (g/f:1-1)(ir-s:1-0)

Caguas beat Mayaguez 2-1 in 12 innings
LBPRC Official Site Post Game

J.C. Romero (former St. Louis-Santurce) entered in the eighth and pitched to three batters.  He allowed no hits or runs, and hit one batter for the hold (1).  (g/f:1-0)

Anthony Garcia (Memphis-Carolina) started in right field and batted fourth.  0-for-4 with one ground into double play and one outfield assist.

Santurce beat Carolina 2-0
LBPRC Official Site Post Game

No Games Scheduled For Monday


Colombian League Playoffs:

Ronald Ramirez (former Palm Beach-Barranquilla) started at shortstop and batted ninth.  0-for-2 with one sacrifice, two strikeouts, one fielding error, and one throwing error.
Jonathan Escudero (Palm Beach free agent-Barranquilla) entered in the fourth and pitched to four batters.  He allowed no hits or runs, and two walks.  (p-s:18-7)

Barranquilla beat Monteria 5-4
LCBP Official Site Post Game

No Games Scheduled For Monday


Australian Baseball League:

Stats:
Malik Collymore (former Johnson City-Sydney) has played in 28 games going 32-for-106 (.302) with six doubles, three home runs, 19 RBIs, 47 total bases, 16 runs, 17 walks, 11 stolen bases, 23 strikeouts, four caught stealing, .400 OBP, .443 SLG, and .843 OPS.


World Baseball Classic (March 6, 2017);

Notes:
Neder Horta (former St. Louis scout) talked about the growing interest in Colombina baseball and World Baseball Classic: El Heraldo

Cardinals Winter League Notebook 1-8-17: Randy Ruiz Doubles, Homers, & Drives In Four Runs; Tommy Pham Singles, Homers, & Knocks In Two Runs; Kender Villegas Strikes Out One Over Two Scoreless Innings

Randy Ruiz - Criollos de Caguas

Venezuelan League Playoffs:

Roberto Canache (former Johnson City-Caribes) entered in the seventh and pitched one inning.  He allowed one hit, no runs, and one walk.  (p-s:15-8)(g/f:0-2)

Jose Martinez (St. Louis-La Guaira) started in right field and batted third.  0-for-4 with one strikeout and one outfield assist.
Jose Gonzalez (former Springfield-La Guaira) entered late in the game at catcher and batted sixth.  0-for-2 with one strikeout.

Caribes beat La Guaira 13-2
LVBP Official Site Post Game

Ildemaro Vargas (former Palm Beach-Lara) started at second base and batted leadoff.  0-for-3 with three walks, one sacrifice, one strikeout, one caught stealing/pickoff, and assisted in four double plays.

Kender Villegas (former Palm Beach-Margarita) entered in the 11th and pitched two innings.  He allowed three hits, no runs, and struck one out.  (p-s:23-15)(g/f:3-1)

Margarita beat Lara 2-1 in 16 innings
LVBP Official Site Post Game

No Games Scheduled For Sunday


Mexican Pacific League Playoffs:

Eugenio Velez (former Memphis-Mochis) started in left field and batted leadoff.  1-for-2 with one RBI, two runs, one walk, one sac fly, one stolen base, and one throwing error.

Mochis beat Mazatlan 4-3
LMP Official Site Post Game

Efren Navarro (former Memphis-Hermosillo) started at first base and moved to right field, batting third.  1-for-4 with one double and one strikeout.
Luis Garcia (former New Haven-Hermosillo) started as designated hitter and batted sixth.  0-for-3 with one walk and two strikeouts.

Culiacan beat Hermosillo 6-2
LMP Official Site Post Game

Lance Zawadzki (former Memphis-Navojoa) started as designated hitter and batted fifth.  1-for-4 with one walk.
Niko Vasquez (former Springfield-Navojoa) started at shortstop and batted sixth.  1-for-4 with one home run, one RBI, one run, and one sacrifice.

Navojoa beat Mexicali 8-6
LMP Official Site Post Game

Notes:
Mochis won the series four games to one over Mazatlan.

Sunday's Games:
Mexicali (3-2) visits Navojoa (2-3) @ 7:00 PM MST
Hermosillo (2-3) visits Culiacan (3-2) @ 7:00 PM MT


Dominican League Playoffs:

Tommy Pham (St. Louis-Escogido) started in centerfield and batted seventh.  2-for-3 with one home run, two RBIs, two runs, one walk, and one stolen base.

Cibao beat Escogido 7-6
LIDOM Official Site Post Game

Sunday's Games:
Cibaenas (8-1) visits Escogido (3-6) @ 4:00 PM AST
Licey (3-5) visits Cibao (3-5) @ 4:00 PM AST


Puerto Rican League Playoffs:

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

J.C. Romero (former St. Louis-Santurce) entered in the eighth and pitched one inning.  He allowed one hit, no runs, and struck one out.  (g/f:1-0)
Hector Hernandez (former Palm Beach-Santurce) entered in the ninth and pitched one inning.  He allowed no hits or runs, and struck one out.  (g/f:1-1)

Santurce beat Carolina 11-0
LBPRC Official Site Post Game

Randy Ruiz (former MiLB signing-Caguas) started as designated hitter and batted fifth.  2-for-3 with one double, one home run, four RBIs (three w/two-outs), two runs, and one walk.
Ruben Gotay (former Memphis-Caguas) started at first base and batted sixth.  0-for-2 with one walk, one hit by pitch, one strikeout, and assisted in two double plays.

Pete Parise (former Memphis-Mayaguez) entered in the fourth and pitched 2.1 innings.  He allowed three hits, three earned runs, and one home run.  (g/f:4-2)
Tyler Herron (former Springfield-Mayaguez) entered in the ninth and pitched one inning.  He allowed no hits or runs.  (g/f:2-1)

Caguas beat Mayaguez 5-4
LBPRC Official Site Post Game

Sunday's Games:
Mayaguez (2-1) visits Caguas (1-2) @ 4:15 PM AST
Santurce (2-1) visits Carolina (1-2) @ 6:00 PM AST


Nicaraguan League Playoffs:

Fidencio Flores (former GCL-Boer) started and pitched seven innings.  He allowed four hits, two earned runs, two walks, and struck three out for the losing decision (0-1).  (g/f:7-8)

Rivas beat Boer 3-0
LBPN Official Site Post Game

Sunday's Games:
Boer visits Rivas @ 4:00 PM


Colombian League Playoffs:

Ronald Ramirez (former Palm Beach-Barranquilla) started at shortstop and batted ninth.  1-for-3 at the plate.

Monteria beat Barranquilla 2-1
LCBP Official Site Post Game

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


Australian Baseball League:

Malik Collymore (former Johnson City-Sydney) started in centerfield and batted second.  2-for-4 with one run, one walk, and one stolen base.

Perth beat Sydney 7-6 in 11 innings

No Games Scheduled Until Thursday


Panama League:

Notes:
Hector Salazar (former GCL-Panama Metro) pitched 2.2 scoreless innings of relief, allowing three hits, for the win and Jonathan Rivera (Johnson City-Metropolitanas) went 3-for-4 as Panama Metro beat Metropolitanas 9-2: TV Max Post Game


World Baseball Classic (March 6, 2017):

Notes:
John Axford (former St. Louis) is confirmed for the Canada roster: MLB Official Site