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

Hector Salazar - Provincial de Panama Metro

Mexican Pacific League Championship:

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

Mexicali beat Mochis 13-1
LMP Official Site Post Game

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


Dominican League Championship:

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

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

Licey beat Cibaenas 6-2
LIDOM Official Site Post Game

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

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

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

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


Australian Baseball League:

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

Adelaide beat Sydney 4-3
Adelaide Official Site Post Game

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


Latin American Series:

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

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

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

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

Monteria beat Xalapa 9-0
LCBP Official Site Post Game

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

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


Caribbean Series (February 1, 2017):

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

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


Arizona Winter League (February 3, 2017):

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


World Baseball Classic (March 6, 2017):

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

Cardinals Winter League Notebook 1-28-17: 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 1-23-17: Jonathan Rivera Finished With A Slash Line Of .357/.379/.429 In Panama; Donovan Solano Singles Twice, Doubles, & Drives In One Run; Randy Ruiz Doubles & Knocks In One Run

Jonathan Rivera - Aguilas de Metropolitanas

Cuban League Championship:

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


Venezuelan League Championship:

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

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

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


Mexican Pacific League Championship:

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

Mexicali beat Mochis 7-2
LMP Official Site Post Game

No Game Scheduled For Monday


Dominican League Championship:

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

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

Licey beat Cibaenas 9-6
Listin Diario Post Game

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

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

No Game Scheduled For Monday


Puerto Rican League Championship:

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

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

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

Caguas beat Santurce 4-1
LBPRC Official Site Post Game

No Game Scheduled For Monday


Australian Baseball League:

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


Panama League Championship:

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

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

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


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

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


Asia Professional Baseball Challenge (November 16, 2017):

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

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

Ruben Gotay - Criollos de Caguas

Venezuelan League Championship:

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

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

Zulia beat Lara 11-1
LVBP Official Site Post Game

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

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

No Game Scheduled For Sunday


Mexican Pacific League Championship:

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

Mochis beat Mexicali 3-1
LMP Official Site Post Game

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


Dominican League Championship:

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

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

Cibaenas beat Licey 11-4
Listin Diario Post Game

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

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

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


Puerto Rican League Championship:

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

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

Caguas beat Santurce 12-1
LBPRC Official Site Post Game

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


Australian Baseball League:

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

Sydney beat Canberra 7-6

No Games Scheduled Until Thursday


Colombian League Championship:

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


Veracruz League Championship:

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


Panama League Championship:

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

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

Malik Collymore - Sydney Blue Sox

Venezuelan League Championship:

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

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

Zulia beat Lara 12-2
LVBP Official Site Post Game

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

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

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


Mexican Pacific League Championship:

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

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

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


Dominican League Championship:

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

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

Licey beat Cibaenas 4-2
LIDOM Official Site Post Game

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


Puerto Rican League Championship:

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

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

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


Nicaraguan League Championship:

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

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


Australian Baseball League:

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

Sydney beat Canberra 5-1 in game one of doubleheader

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

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

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


Colombian League Championship:

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


Veracruz League Championship:

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

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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

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Donovan Solano - Tigres del Licey

Venezuelan League Playoffs:

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

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

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


Mexican Pacific League Playoffs:

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

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

Culiacan beat Mochis 7-3
LMP Official Site Post Game

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


Dominican League Playoffs:

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

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

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

Cibao beat Cibaenas 8-2 in game two of doubleheader

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

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

Licey beat Escogido 11-1
LIDOM Official Site Post Game

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


Puerto Rican League Championship:

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

Caguas beat Santurce 1-0
LBPRC Official Site Post Game

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


Nicaraguan League Championship:

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

Chinandega beat Rivas 6-5
LBPN Official Site Post Game

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


Colombian League Championship:

Sincelejo beat Monteria 3-0

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


Australian Baseball League:

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

No Games Scheduled Until Thursday


Panama League:

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

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

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Edgard Montiel - Tigres de Chinandega

Venezuelan League Playoffs:

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

Caribes beat Zulia 7-1
LVBP Official Site Post Game

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

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

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

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

No Games Scheduled For Saturday


Mexican Pacific League Playoffs:

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

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

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


Dominican  League Playoffs:

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

Cibao beat Escogido 5-3
Listin Diario Post Game

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

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

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

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


Puerto Rican League Championship:

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


Nicaraguan League Championship:

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

Chinandega beat Rivas 9-6
LNBP Official Site Post Game

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

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


Colombian League Playoffs:

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

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

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


Australian Baseball League:

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

Brisbane beat Sydney 7-6
Brisbane Official Site Post Game

No Games Scheduled For Monday

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Anthony Garcia - Gigantes de Carolina

Venezuelan League Playoffs:

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

Pedro Rodriguez (former MiLB signing-Caribes) entered in the sixth and pitched one inning.  He allowed no hits or runs, and struck one out.  (p-s:10-7)(g/f:1-1)
Roberto Canache (former Johnson City-Caribes) entered in the seventh and pitched one inning.  He allowed no hits or runs.  (p-s:10-6)(g/f:2-0)

Zulia beat Caribes 3-2
LVBP Official Site Post Game

Ildemaro Vargas (former Palm Beach-Lara) started at second base and batted leadoff.  2-for-5 with one run.

La Guaira beat Lara 7-6
LVBP Official Site Post Game

Notes:
Jose 'Cafecito' Martinez (St. Louis-La Guaira) remained on the La Guaira active roster even though the team is not expecting him back: El Emergente

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


Mexican Pacific League Playoffs:

Eugenio Velez (former Memphis-Mochis) started in left field and batted leadoff.  3-for-4 with one home run, one RBI, two runs, one sacrifice, was picked off, and one fielding error.

Mochis beat Culiacan 14-2
LMP Official Site Post Game

Efren Navarro (former Memphis-Hermosillo) started at first base and batted third.  0-for-1 at the plate.

Mexicali beat Hermosillo 16-6
LMP Official Site Post Game

No Games Scheduled For Friday


Dominican League Playoffs:

Donovan Solano (former Memphis-Licey) started at third base and batted eighth.  2-for-3 with one run.

Licey beat Cibao 4-1
Listin Diario Post Game

Notes:
Miguel Tejada (Cibaenas) was added to the Cibaenas active roster and could retire on Saturday: Listin Diario

Friday's Games:
Cibao (4-8) visits Escogido (5-8) @ 7:30 PM AST
Licey (6-7) visits Cibaenas (10-2) @ 8:00 PM AST


Puerto Rican League Playoffs:

Stats:
Ruben Gotay (former Memphis-Caguas) has played in six games going 8-for-20 (.400) with two doubles, three RBIs, ten total bases, one run, four walks, four strikeouts, .520 OBP, .500 SLG, and 1.020 OPS.
Randy Ruiz (former MiLB signing-Caguas) has played in six games going 7-for-21 (.333) with one double, one home run, seven RBIs, 11 total bases, two runs, one walk, five strikeouts, .364 OBP, .524 SLG, and .887 OPS.
Jonathan Rodriguez (former Memphis-Mayaguez) has 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.

Tyler Herron (former Springfield-Mayaguez) has made four relief appearances posting a 0-0 record, 3.60 ERA, 0.80 WHIP, and one hold.  He's allowed three hits, three runs (two earned), one walk, and struck three out over five innings.

Notes:
Anthony Garcia (Memphis-Carolina) saw his numbers dip after winning the MVP a couple years ago but stays positive and continues to make adjustments heading into MLB spring training: El Nuevo Dia

No Games Scheduled For Friday


Nicaraguan League Championship:

Notes:
Rivas selected Fidencio Flores (former GCL-Boer) in the playoff draft: La Prensa

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


Colombian League Playoffs:

Ronald Ramirez (former Palm Beach-Barranquilla) started at shortstop and batted ninth.  0-for-2 with one walk, one caught stealing, and one fielding error.

Monteria beat Barranquilla 4-1
LCBP Official Site Post Game

No Games Scheduled For Friday


Australian Baseball League:

Malik Collymore (former Johnson City-Sydney) started in left field and batted leadoff.  2-for-5 with one run and three strikeouts.

Sydney beat Brisbane 10-9
Brisbane Official Site Post Game

Saturday's Games:
Perth (11-18) visits Adelaide (14-15) for a doubleheader beginning @ 4:00 PM ACT
Melbourne (23-7) visits Canberra (16-14) @ 7:00 PM AET
Sydney (12-18) visits Brisbane (13-17) @ 6:30 PM AEST


Panama League:

Notes:
Jonathan Rivera (Johnson City-Metropolitanas) went 2-for-4 at Cocle beat Metropolitanas 9-3: Panama America

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Ruben Gotay - Criollos de Caguas

Venezuelan League Playoffs:

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

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

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


Mexican Pacific League Playoffs:

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

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

Mochis beat Culiacan 5-0
LMP Official Site Post Game

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

Mexicali beat Hermosillo 8-7
LMP Official Site Post Game

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


Dominican League Playoffs:

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

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

Cibaenas beat Licey 6-0
LIDOM Official Site Post Game

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

Escogido beat Cibao 4-2
LIDOM Official Site Post Game

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

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


Puerto Rican League Playoffs:

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

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

Caguas beat Mayaguez 1-0
LBPRC Official Site Post Game

No Games Scheduled For Thursday


Nicaraguan League Playoffs:

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

No Game Scheduled For Thursday


Colombian League Playoffs:

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

Barranquilla beat Monteria 11-2
LCBP Official Site Post Game

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


Australian Baseball League:

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

Brisbane beat Sydney 9-4
Brisbane Official Site Post Game

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


World Baseball Classic (March 6, 2017):

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

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

Cardinals Winter League Notebook 1-8-17: 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

Cardinals Winter League Notebook 1-7-17: Eugenio Velez Collected Three Singles & Two RBIs; Malik Collymore Singled & Drove In One Run; Efren Navarro Knocked In One Run

Eugenio Vélez se encuentra encendido, esta noche está de 4-3 con par de remolques. ¡Vamos con todo, Cañeros! #LeñaCañeros #FuerzaVerde pic.twitter.com/OrA9AjEHJ7

— Cañeros Los Mochis (@verdesxsiempre) January 7, 2017

Venezuelan League Playoffs:

Ildemaro Vargas (former Palm Beach-Lara) started at second base and batted leadoff.  1-for-4 with one double, one hit by pitch, one strikeout, and assisted in one double play.

Joshua Lopez (Johnson City-Margarita) entered late in the game at catcher and batted sixth.  0-for-1 at the plate.

Lara beat Margarita 9-2
LVBP Official Site Post Game

Jose Martinez (St. Louis-La Guaira) started in right field and batted fourth.  0-for-2 with one strikeout.
Jose Gonzalez (former Springfield-La Guaira) entered late in the game at catcher and batted fifth.  0-for-2 with two strikeouts.
Geudy Guerra (former VSL-La Guaira) entered in the second and pitched one inning.  He allowed three hits, three earned runs, and two walks.  (p-s:32-15)(g/f:1-1)

Caribes beat La Guaira 16-2
LVBP Official Site Post Game

Notes:
Zulia swept Aragua in four games.

Ronny Cedeno (former MLB signing-Zulia) is listed day-to-day with right leg discomfort: LVBP Official Site

Jose Martinez (St. Louis-La Guaira) had a hard time accepting St. Louis' request to stop playing: LVBP Official Site

Breyvic Valera (Memphis-Margarita) is happy with the season he had and will cheer on his team in the playoffs: Margarita Official Site

Ildemaro Vargas (former Palm Beach-Lara) is listed as day-to-day after a hit by pitch left a contusion in Friday's game: Lara Official Site

Saturday's Games:
Caribes (2-2) visits La Guaira (2-2) @ 4:00 PM VET
Lara (2-2) visits Margarita (2-2) @ 6:00 PM VET


Mexican Pacific League Playoffs:

Victor Marte (former St. Louis-Culiacan) entered in the fourth and pitched 2.2 innings.  He allowed no hits or runs, threw one wild pitch, and struck four out.  (p-s:46-28)(g/f:2-1)(ir-s:3-1)
Dennys Reyes (former St. Louis-Culiacan) entered in the seventh and pitched to two batters.  He allowed no hits or runs, and one walk.  (p-s:8-3)(g/f:0-1)

Efren Navarro (former Memphis-Hermosillo) started at first base and batted third.  0-for-3 with one RBI, one walk, one sac fly, and assisted in two double plays.

Hermosillo beat Culiacan 8-4
LMP Official Site Post Game

Eugenio Velez (former Memphis-Mochis) started in left field and batted leadoff.  3-for-5 with two RBIs (one w/two-outs), one stolen base, and one caught stealing.

Mazatlan beat Mochis 7-6
LMP Official Site Post Game

Lance Zawadzki (former Memphis-Navojoa) entered late in the game as designated hitter and batted fourth.  0-for-1 at the plate.
Niko Vasquez (former Springfield-Navojoa) started at shortstop and batted fifth.  0-for-3 with one run.

Mexicali beat Navojoa 14-1
LMP Official Site Post Game

Saturday's Games:
Mochis (3-1) visits Mazatlan (1-3) @ 6:00 PM MT
Culiacan (2-2) visits Hermosillo (2-2) @ 6:00 PM MST
Navojoa (1-3) visits Mexicali (3-1) @ 6:00 PM PT


Dominican League Playoffs:

Brayan Pena (St. Louis free agent-Cibaenas) started at catcher and batted fifth.  0-for-3 with one walk and one strikeout.
Hector Luna (former St. Louis-Cibaenas) started as designated hitter and batted sixth.  0-for-2 with one hit by pitch.
Rainel Rosario (former Springfield-Cibaenas) entered late in the game as a pinch hitter and batted seventh.  1-for-1 at the plate.

Cibaenas beat Cibao 2-1
LIDOM Official Site Post Game

Tommy Pham (St. Louis-Escogido) started in centerfield and batted eighth.  2-for-3 with one walk and one strikeout.

Donovan Solano (former Memphis-Licey) started at second base and over to shortstop, batting second.  2-for-3 with one double, one run, two walks, and assisted in one double play.

Licey beat Escogido 7-4
Listin Diario Post Game

Saturday's Games:
Escogido (3-5) visits Cibao (2-5) @ 7:30 PM AST


Puerto Rican League Playoffs:

Notes:
Carolina had some issues in Wednesday's game where players batted out of turn and one did not even go to the plate: LBPRC Official Site

Cel Yomar Ortiz (Yabucoa-PR Double-A League) is showing signs of improvement after being hit by a car: Primera Hora

Ruben Gotay (former Memphis-Aguadilla/Mayaguez) currently leads the playoffs in batting: El Nuevo Dia

Bobby Bonilla (former St. Louis-San Juan/Mayaguez) talked about his time playing in the LBPRC: El Nuevo Dia

Saturday's Games:
Carolina (1-1) visits Santurce (1-1) @ 7:15 PM AST
Caguas (0-2) visits Mayaguez (2-0) @ 7:30 PM AST


Nicaraguan League Playoffs:

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


Colombian League:

Stats:
Ronald Ramirez (former Palm Beach-Barranquilla) has gone 14-for-105 (.133) with four doubles, one home run, six RBIs, six runs, ten walks, one sac fly, three stolen bases, 21 strikeouts, grounded into three double plays, .207 OBP, and .200 SLG.

Jonathan Escudero (Palm Beach free agent-Barranquilla) has a 2-0 record and 2.45 ERA.  He's allowed ten hits, five runs (four earned), 11 walks, threw two wild pitches, and struck 18 out over 14.2 innings.
Geney Rios (former GCL-Barranquilla) has a 0-1 record and 3.00 ERA.  He's allowed 11 hits, six runs (five earned), eight walks, hit two batters, threw one wild pitches, and struck ten out over 15 innings.
Jose Almarante (former Memphis-Sincelejo) has a 2-4 record and 3.30 ERA.  He's allowed 69 hits, 24 runs (23 earned), seven home runs, six walks, threw two wild pitches, and struck 40 out over 62.2 innings.
Jackson Solarte (former VSL-Barranquilla) has a 2-2 record and 3.56 ERA.  He's allowed 27 hits, 14 runs (12 earned), two home runs, 18 walks, hit two batters, threw two wild pitches, and struck 22 out over 30.1 innings.
Jose Calero (former GCL-Sincelejo) has a 4-3 record and 3.97 ERA.  He's allowed 54 hits, 25 runs (20 earned), three home runs, 18 walks, hit eight batters, threw six wild pitches, one balk, and struck 19 out over 45.1 innings.
Ramon Ulacio (former GCL-Barranquilla) has a 3-3 record and 4.00 ERA.  He's allowed 54 hits, 30 runs (24 earned), two home runs, 21 walks, hit seven batters, threw five wild pitches, and struck 39 out over 54 innings.
Dewin Perez (State College-Barranquilla) has a 0-0 record and 4.82 ERA.  He's allowed eight hits, six runs (five earned), 13 walks, threw two wild pitches, and struck 11 out over 9.1 innings.
Enrique Perez (DSL-Barranquilla) has a 0-1 record and 5.40 ERA.  He's allowed nine hits, three earned runs, three walks, hit one batter, threw one wild pitch, one balk, and struck five out over five innings.

Saturday's Game:
Barranquilla (22-20) visits Monteria (22-19) @ 7:00 PM


Australian Baseball League:

Malik Collymore (former Johnson City-Sydney) started in centerfield and batted second.  1-for-4 with one RBI, one run, one sac fly, one strikeout, one outfield assist, and assisted in one double play.

Perth beat Sydney 10-8

Sunday's Games:
Canberra (15-12) visits Adelaide (13-14) @ 11:30 PM ACT
Brisbane (12-15) visits Melbourne (20-7) @ 1:00 PM AET
Sydney (11-16) visits Perth (10-17) @ 4:00 PM AWST