Cardinals Winter League Notebook 2-2-19: Pete Kozma Walks & Hits A Solo Home Run; Francisco Rivera & Edgard Montiel Each Drive In One Run

Pete Kozma homering in the 2019 #ABL playoffs.

Yes, you read that right.

WATCH LIVE: https://t.co/L0wam4tE7b pic.twitter.com/jcx7avsTO2

— #ABLCS (@ABL) February 2, 2019

Australian Baseball League Championship:

Pete Kozma (former St. Louis-Perth) started at shortstop and batted second.  1-for-3 with one home run, one RBI, one run, one walk, one strikeout, and assisted in one double play.

Brisbane beat Perth 9-4
ABL Official Site Post Game
Brisbane swept the series in two games and their fourth consecutive championship


Latin American Series Championship:

Francisco Rivera (former Palm Beach-Acayucan) drove in one run in the first inning and Edgard Montiel (former DSL-Leon) knocked in one run in the second inning to tie the game: LNBP Official Site

Leon beat Acayucan 3-1

Cardinals Winter League Notebook 1-31-19: Edgard Montiel Singles Twice & Drives In One Run; Pete Kozma Singles & Doubles; Francisco Rivera Singles

Cuantos #RT A La selfie de nuestros amigos nicaragüenses??!!! 🇳🇮 ⚾️🇳🇮⚾️🇳🇮⚾️🇳🇮⚾️ @Nicaragua905 @Titanesnic @BeisbolNic @DelRugido pic.twitter.com/HUdS367hgn

— Serie Latinoamericana (@SLVeracruz19) January 27, 2019

Australian Baseball League Championship:

Pete Kozma (former St. Louis-Perth) started at shortstop and batted second.  2-for-4 with one double, one strikeout, one fielding error, and assisted in one double play.

Brisbane beat Perth 3-2
ABL Official Site Post Game

No Game Scheduled For Friday


Latin American Series:

Jonathan Rivera (former Johnson City-Herrera) started as designated hitter and batted fourth.  0-for-4 at the plate.

Herrera beat Barranquilla 3-1
LIV Official Site Post Game

Edgard Montiel (former DSL-Leon) started at third base and batted fifth.  2-for-4 with one RBI, two runs, and one strikeout.
Ronald Medrano (former GCL-Leon) started and pitched four innings.  He allowed four hits, four earned runs, one walk, hit one batter, and struck four out.

Francisco Rivera (former Palm Beach-Acayucan) started as designated hitter and batted third.  1-for-3 with one run and two strikeouts.

Leon beat Acayucan 7-5
LIV Official Site Post Game

Notes:
Jose Leon (former Arkansas-Herrera) talks about coaching the Herrera squad: El Nuevo Dia

Thursday's Games:
Herrera (2-3) visits Leon (5-0) @ 2:00 PM
Xalapa (3-2) visits Acayucan (2-3) @ 7:00 PM


Pan American Games Qualifier (Brazil):

Notes:
Dewin Perez (former Peoria-Colombia) and Jose Calero (former GCL-Colombia) helped pitch Colombia to a 10-4 win over Panama: El Universal


Caribbean Series (February 4, 2019):

Notes:
Lara (Venezuela), Las Tunas (Cuba), and Jalisco (Mexican Pacific) will compete in Group A and Santurce (Puerto Rico), Estrellas (Dominican Republic), and Herrera (Panama) will be in Group B: LVBP Official Site

Herrera may add players who participated with other teams in the Latin American Series: Licey Official Site

Raul Valdes (former St. Louis-Azucareros/Estrellas) is a candidate to start the first game for Estrellas: Estrellas Official Site

Fernando Tatis (former St. Louis-Estrellas MGR) feels his team is built to win: El Caribe

Cardinals Winter League Notebook 1-30-19: Francisco Rivera Singles, Doubles, & Drives In One Run; Jonathan Rivera Singles; Jose Almarante Strikes Out Three & Allows Three Runs Over Five Innings

Acciones Del Encuentro #Panamá 🇵🇦 VS #México(1) #SLV2019 #SerieLatinoamericana 🌎⚾ pic.twitter.com/Hc6UYQmH6A

— Serie Latinoamericana (@SLVeracruz19) January 30, 2019

Mexican Pacific League Playoffs:

Final Stats:
Rainel Rosario (former Springfield-Culiacan) played in five games going 5-for-18 (.278) with one double, one triple, two RBIs, eight total bases, three walks, one stolen base, three strikeouts, one caught stealing, .409 OBP, .444 SLG, and .854 OPS.
Irving Lopez (Palm Beach-Hermosillo) played in four games going 2-for-9 (.222) with one home run, one RBI, five total bases, two runs, two strikeouts, .222 OBP, .556 SLG, and .778 OPS.
Yefri Perez (former MiLB signing-Obregon) played in 12 games going 6-for-35 (.171) with one double, one triple, two RBIs, nine total bases, three runs, four walks, two stolen bases, 12 strikeouts, .256 OBP, .257 SLG, and .514 OPS.
Iker Franco (former Springfield-Obregon) played in seven games going 1-for-7 (.143) with one double, two RBIs, two total bases, one walk, two strikeouts, .200 OBP, .286 SLG, and .486 OPS.
Niko Vasquez (former Springfield-Jalisco) played in two games going 0-for-1 (.000).

Maikel Cleto (former St. Louis-Obregon) made 12 relief appearances posting a 3-0 record, 2.87 ERA, 1.15 WHIP, and four saves.  He allowed ten hits, five earned runs, four home runs, eight walks, and struck 18 out over 15.2 innings.
Hector Villalobos (State College-Mochis) made four relief appearances posting a 0-0 record, 9.00 ERA, and 1.00 WHIP.  He allowed one hit, two earned runs, one walk, and struck one out over two innings.
Jaime Garcia (former St. Louis-Hermosillo) made two appearances (one start) posting a 0-1 record, 9.00 ERA, and 3.50 WHIP.  He allowed four hits, five runs (two earned), three walks, and hit one batter over two innings.
Fernando Salas (former St. Louis-Hermosillo) made one relief appearance posting a 0-0 record, 81.00 ERA, and 6.00 WHIP.  He allowed no hits, three earned runs, two walks, and hit one batter over 0.1 innings.


Australian Baseball League Championship:

Thursday's Game:
Brisbane (0-0) visits Perth (0-0) @ 7:00 PM AWST


Latin American Series:

Edgard Montiel (former DSL-Leon) started at first base and batted sixth.  0-for-2 with one strikeout.

Leon beat Cordoba 4-0, suspended
La Prensa

Francisco Rivera (former Palm Beach-Acayucan) started at first base and batted fourth.  2-for-4 with one double, one RBI, one run, and one strikeout.

Jonathan Rivera (former Johnson City-Herrera) started as designated hitter and batted fourth.  1-for-4 with two strikeouts.

Herrera beat Acayucan 4-0
TV Max Deportes Post Game

Jose Almarante (former Memphis-Xalapa) started and pitched five innings.  He allowed six hits, three earned runs, three walks, threw one wild pitch, and struck three out.

Xalapa beat Barranquilla 12-11

Wednesday's Games:
Herrera (1-3) visits Barranquilla (1-3)
Cordoba (1-3) visits Xalapa (3-1)
Acayucan (2-2) visits Leon (2-2)


Caribbean Series (February 4, 2019):

Notes:
57 companies were said to be invested in the Caribbean Series in Venezuela: Lider

Estrellas will begin practices on Wednesday: Bengaleses

The Caribbean Series will broken up into two groups with the winner of each group facing off for the championship: LBPRC Official Site

Cardinals Winter League Notebook 1-22-19: Francisco Rivera Collects Four Singles & One RBI In Two Games; Yeison Medina Strikes Out One Of Two Batters Faced & Holds Two Inherited Runners On Base; Raul Valdes Strikes Out Five & Allows Three Runs Over Seven & A Third Innings

#SerieFinalLIV 5️⃣⬇️ Sencillo ao izquierdo de Angel Francisco Rivera manda al plato a Heber Gómez ⚾🔥🔥 pic.twitter.com/7MNFrBKdzF

— Liga Invernal Veracruzana (@LIV_Oficial) January 20, 2019

Mexican Pacific League Championship:

Niko Vasquez (former Springfield-Obregon) entered late in the game as a pinch hitter and batted ninth.  0-for-1 at the plate.

Obregon beat Jalisco 8-3
LMP Official Site Post Game

Tuesday's Game:
Obregon (1-0) visits Jalisco (0-1) @ 8:15 PM CT


Venezuelan League Championship:

Notes:
Williams Perez (MiLB signing-Lara) is scheduled to start game three of the series: Lara Official Site

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


Dominican League Championship:

Yeison Medina (Palm Beach-Estrellas) entered in the third and pitched to two batters.  He allowed one hit, no runs, and struck one out.  (ir-s:2-0)

Raul Valdes (former St. Louis-Azucareros) started and pitched 7.1 innings.  He allowed six hits, three earned runs, two home runs, and struck five out for the losing decision (0-1).  (g/f:7-8)

Estrellas beat Azucareros 3-2
LIDOM Official Site Post Game

Tuesday's Game:
Azucareros (1-3) visits Estrellas (3-1) @ 7:30 PM AST


Veracruz League Championship:

Francisco Rivera (former Palm Beach-Acayucan) started at first base and batted fifth.  3-for-4 with one run.

Acayucan beat Xalapa 4-1 (1/19/19)
LIV Official Site Post Game

Francisco Rivera (former Palm Beach-Acayucan) started at first base and batted fifth.  1-for-4 with one RBI.

Acayucan beat Xalapa 7-4 (1/20/19)
LIV Official Site Post Game

Acayucan won the series 4-3


Colombian League:

Notes:
Ronald Ramirez (former Palm Beach-Barranquilla MGR) feels this is the best Barranquilla team in history: El Heraldo


Puerto Rican League Championship:

Tuesday's Game:
Santurce (0-0) visits Mayaguez (0-0) @ 7:10 PM AST

Cardinals Winter League Notebook 2-3-18: Anthony Garcia Singles, Doubles Twice, & Drives In Two Runs; Ruben Gotay Singles Twice; Robby Rowland Strikes Out One Over One Scoreless Inning For The Hold

#SCxTVCD ⚾️

5⃣🔼 Sencillo al derecho de Anthony García que trae la del empate para los boricuas en su debut en la @SDCJalisco2018.

🇲🇽 @clubtomateros 4⃣-4⃣ 🇵🇷 @CriollosCaguas pic.twitter.com/AmAXbbyzrW

— TVC Deportes (@TVCDeportes) February 3, 2018

Anthony Garcia - Criollos de Caguas

Latin American Series:

Notes:
Colombia is scheduled to host the LAS in 2019 which include teams from Colombia, Curacao, Mexico, Nicaragua, and Panama: El Meridiano


Caribbean Series:

Rafael Ortega (former Memphis-Caribes) started in centerfield and batted leadoff.  1-for-3 with one walk, one sacrifice, one stolen base, and one fielding error.

Yordan Manduley (Holguin-Granma) started at shortstop and batted second.  2-for-3 with one RBI, two runs, one walk, one strikeout, and assisted in one double play.
Yurisbel Gracial (Matanzas-Granma) started in right field and moved to left, batting third.  2-for-3 with one double, three RBIs (one w/two-outs), and one sac fly.
Alexander Ayala (Camaguey-Granma) entered late in the game as a pinch hitter and batted fourth.  1-for-1 with one two-out RBI.
Lazaro Blanco (Granma) started and pitched six innings.  He allowed five hits, two earned runs, one home run, three walks, and struck five out for the winning decision (1-0).  (p-s:100-59)(g/f:6-5)

Granma beat Caribes 6-4
Caribbean Series Official Site Post Game

Anthony Garcia (former Memphis-Caguas) started in right field and batted third.  3-for-5 with two doubles, two RBIs (one w/two-outs), one run, one strikeout, and one caught stealing.
Ruben Gotay (former Memphis-Caguas) started at first base and batted sixth.  2-for-4 with two runs and one strikeout and assisted in one double play.
Robby Rowland (former Springfield-Caguas) entered in the eighth and pitched one inning.  He allowed one hit, no runs, one walk, threw one wild pitch, and struck one out for the hold (1).  (p-s:19-9)(g/f:2-0)

Caguas beat Culiacan 7-4
Caribbean Series Official Site Post Game

Notes:
Moises Alou (former New York-N) has decided to step down as Escogido GM: Escogido Official Site

Stan Javier (former Johnson City-Azucareros MGR) will return as manager for Azucareros: Listin Diario

Alfredo Despaigne (Granma) left Friday's game with a leg injury and there is a possibility he does not play again: TeleCubana

Saturday's Games:
Cibaenas (0-0) visits Caribes (0-1) @ 3:00 PM ET
Culiacan (0-1) visits Granma (1-0) @ 9:00 PM ET

Cardinals Winter League Notebook 2-1-18: Lino Rivera Helps Lead Cibaenas To LIDOM Title; Robinson Cancel Can't Attend Caribbean Series; Francisco Rivera Walks

Lino Rivera - Cibaenas Aguilas

Dominican League Championship:

Cibaenas beat Licey 11-5 to in series four games to three
LIDOM Official Site Post Game

Notes:
Lino Rivera (former Arkansas-Cibaenas MGR) helped lead Cibaenas to their first title in 10 years: Listin Diario


Latin American Series Championship:

Francisco Rivera (former Palm Beach-Acuyacan) started as designated hitter and batted fifth.  0-for-3 with one walk and one strikeout.

Edgard Montiel (former DSL-Chinandega) started as designated hitter and batted sixth.  0-for-3 with one sacrifice and grounded into one double play.

Chinandega beat Acayucan 9-1
LBPN Official Site Post Game


Caribbean Series (February 2, 2018):

Notes:
Robinson Cancel (former Memphis-Culiacan MGR) will not be joining Culiacan due to assignment with Colorado: El Nuevo Dia

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

Francisco Rivera (w/Dennis Martinez) - Acayucan de Tobis

Dominican League Championship:

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

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

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

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


Latin American Series:

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

Acayucan beat Wildcats 9-3
LBPN Official Site Post Game

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


Caribbean Series (February 2, 2018):

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

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

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

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

#VamosNicaragua
¡IMPERDIBLE! Homerun de Edgard Montiel ante #México https://t.co/jizOkNUjIV pic.twitter.com/uhPe7YNDWL

— Viva Nicaragua (@VivaNicaragua13) January 27, 2018

Edgard Montiel - Tigres de Chinandega


Mexican Pacific League Championship:

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

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


Venezuelan League Championship:

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

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

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

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


Dominican League Championship:

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

Friday's Game Was Postponed

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


Puerto Rican League Championship:

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

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

Caguas beat Santurce 6-1
LBPRC Official Site Post Game

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


Latin American Series:

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

Chinandega beat Acayucan 10-5
LBPN Official Site Post Game

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

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

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

Anthony Garcia - Criollos de Caguas

Cuban League Championship:

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


Mexican Pacific League Championship:

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

Culiacan beat Navojoa 5-3
LMP Official Site Post Game

No Game Scheduled For Friday


Venezuelan League Championship:

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

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

Caribes beat Lara 5-2
LVBP Official Site Post Game

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

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

No Game Scheduled For Friday


Dominican League Championship:

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

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

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

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


Puerto Rican League Championship:

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

Caguas beat Santurce 2-1
LBPRC Official Site Post Game

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

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


Latin American Series:

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

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

Cardinals Winter League Notebook 1-2-18: Cardinals Signed Venezuelan RHP Sebastian Tabata; Luis Garcia Collects Only Hit In Game For Hermosillo & Cedric Hunter The Second Baserunner On A Walk; Randy Arozarena Singles & Steals One Base

Sebastian Tabata - International Signing From Venezuela

Cuban League:

Notes:
Reinforcements were announced for the four teams (Matanzas, Las Tunas, Granma, and Industriales) remaining in the tournament, with such names as Frederich Cepada, Vladimir Banos, Jose Angel Garcia, Yordan Manduley, and Vladimir Garcia: Diario de Cuba


Mexican Pacific League Playoffs:

Efren Navarro (former Memphis-Hermosillo) started at first base and batted second.  0-for-4 with two strikeouts.
Luis Garcia (former New Haven-Hermosillo) started as designated hitter and batted sixth.  1-for-3 at the plate.
Cedric Hunter (former Memphis-Hermosillo) started in centerfield and batted seventh.  0-for-2 with one walk.
Fernando Salas (former St. Louis-Hermosillo) entered in the eighth and pitched one inning.  He allowed two hits, one unearned run, and struck two out.  (p-s:20-12)(g/f:1-0)

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

Navojoa beat Hermosillo 5-0
LMP Official Site Post Game

Niko Vasquez (former Springfield-Mazatlan) started at shortstop and batted eighth.  0-for-2 with one walk.

Mexicali beat Mazatlan 2-1
LMP Official Site Post Game

Tuesday's Games:
Jalisco (0-1) visits Culiacan (1-0)
Hermosillo (0-1) visits Navojoa (1-0)
Mazatlan (0-1) visits Mexicali (1-0)


Venezuelan League Playoffs:

Notes:
St. Louis signed 19-year old Venezuelan RHP Sebastian Tabata on November 30, 2017: Planeta Noticias

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


Dominican League Round Robin:

Notes:
This season marks the fifth year that mascots have been used by teams to entertain fans: Listin Diario

Quisqueya is said to be ready to host games: Listin Diario

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


Nicaraguan League:

Tuesday's Games:
Chinandega (20-19) visits Leon (18-22)
Rivas (22-18) visits Boer (19-20)


Colombian League Round Robin:

Tuesday's Game:
Sincelejo (0-0) visits Monteria (0-0)


Panama League Championship:

Tuesday's Game:
Urraca (0-0) visits Cocle (0-0) @ 7:00 PM


Argentinian League Championship:

Notes:
Salta took the best of five series from Cordoba and will advance to the Latin American Series: LAB Official Site

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 1-30-17: Edgard Montiel Collects Three Doubles & One RBI; Curt Smith Doubles, Walks Twice, & Drives In One Run; Fidencio Flores Strikes Out Two Over Two Scoreless Innings

Edgard Montiel (Right Of Trophy) - Tigres de Chinandega

Venezuelan League:

Notes:
Jorge Martinez (Mexico/York-Lara) has expressed his desire to return next year with Lara: Meridiano


Mexican Pacific League Playoffs:

Final Stats:
Eugenio Velez (former Memphis-Mochis) played in 18 games going 19-for-70 (.271) with three doubles, one triple, three home runs, nine RBIs, 33 total bases, 12 runs, three walks, four stolen bases, ten strikeouts, two caught stealing, .297 OBP, .471 SLG, and .769 OPS.
Luis Garcia (former New Haven-Hermosillo) played in fie games going 2-for-8 (.250) with two RBIs, two total bases, two walks, five strikeouts, .400 OBP, .250 SLG, and .650 OPS.
Lance Zawadzki (former Memphis-Navojoa) played in six games going 3-for-17 (.176) with one double, four total bases, one walk, five strikeouts, .222 OBP, .235 SLG, and .458 OPS.
Niko Vasquez (former Springfield-Navojoa) played in six games going 4-for-23 (.174) with one home run, one RBI, seven total bases, three runs, five strikeouts, .174 OBP, .304 SLG, and .478 OPS.
Efren Navarro (former Memphis-Hermosillo) 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 .609 OPS.
Iker Franco (former Springfield-Culiacan) played in five games going 0-for-4 (.000) with one RBI, one run, two walks, two strikeouts, and .286 OBP.
Irving Wilson (GCL-Culiacan) played in one game going 0-for-2 (.000).

Dennys Reyes (former St. Louis-Culiacan) made eight relief appearances posting a 0-0 record, 3.38 ERA, 1.50 WHIP, and one hold.  He allowed two hits, two runs (one earned), two walks, and struck one out over 2.2 innings.
Victor Marte (former St. Louis-Culiacan) made seven relief appearances posting a 0-0 record, 4.05 ERA, and 1.20 WHIP.  He allowed five hits, three earned runs, one home run, three walks, and struck six out over 6.2 innings.


Dominican League Playoffs:

Final Stats:
Donovan Solano (former Memphis-Licey) played in 23 games going 24-for-68 (.353) with six doubles, eight RBIs, 30 total bases, nine runs, five walks, one stolen base, eight strikeouts, .416 OBP, .441 SLG, and .857 OPS.
Tommy Pham (St. Louis-Escogido) 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 base, 16 strikeouts, .358 OBP, .397 SLG, and .755 OPS.
Brayan Pena (St. Louis free agent-Cibaenas) played in 14 games going 7-for-30 (.233) with two doubles, five RBIs, nine total bases, five runs, three walks, five strikeouts, .303 OBP, .300 SLG, and .603 OPS.
Hector Luna (former St. Louis-Cibaenas) 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.
Rainel Rosario (former Springfield-Cibaenas) 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) played in one game going 0-for-4 (.000) with two strikeouts.

Evan MacLane (former St. Louis-Licey) made six starts posting a 3-0 record, 2.21 ERA, and 0.95 WHIP.  He allowed 33 hits, ten runs (nine earned), three home runs, two walks, hit one batter, and struck 16 out over 36.2 innings.
Angel Castro (former Memphis-Cibaenas) made six appearances (five starts) posting a 1-2 record, 6.32 ERA, and 1.85 WHIP.  He allowed 27 hits, 14 runs (11 earned), two walks, and struck nine out over 15.2 innings.
Maikel Cleto (former St. Louis-Licey) made one relief appearance posting a 0-0 record, 9.00 ERA, and 2.00 WHIP.  He allowed two hits and one earned run over one inning.

Notes:
Evan MacLane (former St. Louis-Estrellas/Licey) will not attend Caribbean Series with Licey due to exhaustion: Listin Diario


Australian Baseball League:

Final Stats:
Malik Collymore (former Johnson City-Sydney) played in 39 games going 42-for-152 (.276) with seven doubles, three home runs, 22 RBIs, 58 total bases, 23 runs, 20 walks, 14 stolen bases, 36 strikeouts, five caught stealing, .362 OBP, .382 SLG, and .744 OPS.

Championship Begins On Friday


Latin American Series Championship:

Edgard Montiel (former DSL-Chinandega) started as designated hitter and batted third.  3-for-4 with three doubles, one RBI, and one run.
Curt Smith (former Springfield-Chinandega) started in right field and batted fourth.  1-for-2 with one double, one RBI, one run, and two walks.
Fidencio Flores (former GCL-Chinandega) entered in the eighth and pitched two innings.  He allowed one hit, no runs, and struck two out.  (p-s:23-16)

Chinandega beat Monteria 4-0
LCBP Official Site Post Game

Notes:
Managua, Nicaragua will host the 2018 Latin American Series: El Nuevo Diario


World Baseball Classic (March 6, 2017):

Notes:
Jose 'Cafecito' Martinez (St. Louis) was added to the preliminary roster for Venezuela: El Emergente

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 1-27-17: Hector Hernandez Strikes Out Two Over Two Hitless/Scoreless Innings In LBPRC Playoffs; Eugenio Velez Collects Three Singles & One RBI; Malik Collymore & Edgard Montiel Each Singles Twice & Score One Run

Hector Hernandez - Cangrejeros de Santurce

Venezuelan League Playoffs:

Final Stats:
Ildemaro Vargas (former Palm Beach-Lara) played in 15 games going 14-for-59 (.237) with three doubles, six RBIs, 17 total bases, nine runs, 13 walks, five strikeouts, two caught stealing, .378 OBP, .288 SLG, and .667 OPS.
Ronny Cedeno (former MLB signing-Zulia) played in 13 games going 10-for-45 (.222) with one home run, nine RBIs, 13 total bases, two runs, six walks, one stolen base, 11 strikeouts, one caught stealing, .327 OBP, .289 SLG, and .616 OPS.
Breyvic Valera (Memphis-Margarita) played in two games going 2-for-9 (.222) with one RBI, two total bases, one run, one strikeout, .222 OBP, .222 SLG, and .444 OPS.
Jose Martinez (St. Louis-La Guaira) played in six games going 4-for-20 (.200) with one double, two RBIs, five total bases, four runs, five walks, seven strikeouts, .360 OBP, .250 SLG, and .610 OPS.
Jose Gonzalez (former Springfield-La Guaira) played in three games going 0-for-5 (.000) with three strikeouts.
Joshua Lopez (Johnson City-Margarita) played in one games going 0-for-1 (.000) at the plate.

Roberto Canache (former Johnson City-Caribes) made seven relief appearances posting a 0-0 record, 0.00 ERA, 0.71 WHIP, and one hold.  He allowed three hits, no runs, two walks, and struck five out over seven innings.
Richard Castillo (former Memphis-Lara) made one relief appearance posting a 0-0 record, 0.00 ERA, and 2.00 WHIP.  He allowed two hits and no runs over one inning.
Kender Villegas (former Palm Beach-Margarita) made four relief appearances posting a 1-0 record, 3.00 ERA, and 2.00 WHIP.  He allowed four hits, two runs (one earned), two walks, and struck two out over three innings.
Pedro Rodriguez (former MiLB signing-Caribes/Lara) made six relief appearances posting a 1-0 record, 3.18 ERA, and 1.24 WHIP.  He allowed seven hits, two earned runs, two home runs, and struck two out over 5.2 innings.
Geudy Guerra (former VSL-La Guaira) made four relief appearances posting a 0-0 record, 15.00 ERA, and 3.67 WHIP.  He allowed five hits, five earned runs, one home run, six walks, and struck one out over three innings.

Notes:
Ildemaro Vargas (former Palm Beach-Lara) worked with Cesar Izturis (former St. Louis-Lara coach) and had positive things to say: Lara Official Site

Ronny Cedeno (former MLB signing-Magallanes/Zulia) will stick with the Zulia roster in the Caribbean Series: El Emergente


Mexican Pacific League Championship:

Eugenio Velez (former Memphis-Mochis) started as designated hitter and batted seventh.  3-for-4 with one two-out RBI and one stolen base.

Mexicali beat Mochis 5-2
LMP Official Site Post Game

No Game Scheduled For Friday


Dominican League Championship:

Donovan Solano (former Memphis-Licey) started at second base and batted second.  1-for-4 with one walk and assisted in two double plays.

Cibaenas beat Licey 3-2 in 10 innings
LIDOM Official Site Post Game

Friday's Game:
Cibaenas (3-4) visits Licey (4-3) @ 7:30 PM AST


Puerto Rican League Playoffs:

Final Stats:
Randy Ruiz (former MiLB signing-Caguas) played in 14 games going 15-for-51 (.294) with three doubles, one home run, 11 RBIs, 21 total bases, five runs, five walks, 12 strikeouts, .357 OBP, .412 SLG, and .769 OPS.
Ruben Gotay (former Memphis-Caguas) played in 14 games going 14-for-48 (.292) with four doubles, seven RBIs, 18 total bases, five runs, 11 walks, 14 strikeouts, one caught stealing, .433 OBP, .375 SLG, and .808 OPS.
Jonathan Rodriguez (former Memphis-Mayaguez) played in four games going 1-for-15 (.067) with one double, two total bases, one run, eight strikeouts, .067 OBP, .133 SLG, and .200 OPS.
Anthony Garcia (Memphis-Carolina) played in five games going 1-for-17 (.059) with two RBIs, one total base, two walks, three strikeouts, .158 OBP, .059 SLG, and .217 OPS.

Hector Hernandez (former Palm Beach-Santurce) made two relief appearances posting a 0-0 record, 0.00 ERA, and 0.00 WHIP.  He allowed no hits or runs, and struck two out over two innings.
Justin Wright (Memphis free agent-Caguas) made five relief appearances posting a 1-0 record, 0.00 ERA, and 2.14 WHIP.  He allowed three hits, two unearned runs, two walks, and struck three out over 2.1 innings.
J.C. Romero (former St. Louis-Santurce) made eight relief appearances posting a 0-0 record, 1.59 ERA, 1.24 WHIP, and three holds.  He allowed three hits, one earned run, one home run, four walks, hit one batter, and struck five out over 5.2 innings.
Joel Pineiro (former St. Louis-Santurce) made three relief appearances posting a 1-0 record, 1.93 ERA, and 1.29 WHIP.  He allowed five hits, one earned run, one walk, hit one batter, and struck one out over 4.2 innings.
Tyler Herron (former Springfield-Mayaguez) made three relief appearances posting a 0-0 record, 3.60 ERA, 0.80 WHIP, and one hold.  He allowed three hits, three runs (two earned), one walk, and struck three out over five innings.
Ivan Maldonado (former MiLB tryout-Mayaguez) made two relief appearances posting a 0-1 record, 5.40 ERA, and 3.60 WHIP.  He allowed four hits, one earned run, two walks, and hit one batter over 1.2 innings.
Pete Parise (former Memphis-Mayaguez) made one relief appearance posting a 0-0 record, 11.57 ERA, and 1.29 WHIP.  He allowed three hits, three earned run, and one home run over 2.1 innings.

Notes:
Ramon Vazquez (former Memphis-Santurce MGR) is interested in managing next season: El Nuevo Dia


Australian Baseball League:

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

Adelaide beat Sydney 5-2
Adelaide Official Site Post Game

Saturday's Games:
Brisbane (19-18) visits Canberra (20-18) @ 7:00 PM AET
Melbourne (24-13) visits Perth (13-24) for a doubleheader beginning @ 4:00 PM AWST
Sydney (15-22) visits Adelaide (21-17) @ 7:00 PM ACT


Latin American Series:

Francisco Rivera (former Palm Beach-Xalapa) started at first base and batted fourth.  0-for-3 with one run.

Panama Metro beat Xalapa 3-1
LCBP Official Site Post Game

Edgard Montiel (former DSL-Chinandega) started as designated hitter and batted third.  2-for-4 with one run.
Curt Smith (former Springfield-Chinandega) started in right field and batted fourth.  0-for-5 with one run.

Chinandega beat Monteria 5-2
LCBP Official Site Post Game

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

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 1-23-17: 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