Cardinals Winter League Notebook 2-7-15: Edgard Montiel Collects Two Hits & Drives In Three Runs; Russell Branyan Singles & Doubles; Pedro Feliciano Gets The Out, Keeps The Two Inherited Runners On Base, & Earns The Hold

Edgard Montiel - Indios del Boer

Australian Baseball League Championship

Perth beat Adelaide 5-3 in 10 innings in game two

Sunday's Game:
Perth (1-1) visits Adelaide (1-1) @ 7:00 PM ACT


Caribbean Series

Russell Branyan (former St. Louis-Culiacan) started as designated hitter and batted fifth.  2-for-4 with one double and one strikeout.

Caribes beat Culiacan 4-2
ESPN Deportes Post Game

Anthony Garcia (Palm Beach-Carolina/Santurce) started in right field and batted fifth.  0-for-3 with one walk.
Jorge Martinez (Matanzas/York-Santurce) started and pitched 6.1 innings.  He allowed one hit, one earned run, one home run, two walks, and struck seven out.  (p-s:93-57)(g/f:9-2)
J.C. Romero (former St. Louis-Carolina/Santurce) entered in the seventh and pitched to one batter. He allowed no hits or runs for the hold (1).  (p-s:4-2)(g/f:1-0)(ir-s:1-0)
Pedro Feliciano (former Memphis-Santurce) entered in the eighth and pitched to one batter.  He allowed no hits or runs for the hold (1).  (p-s:4-3)(ir-s:2-0)

Santurce beat Cibao 3-2
ESPN Deportes Post Game

Notes:
Atlanta purchased the contract of Carlos Arturo Lopez from Quintana Roo (Triple-A Mexican League): MiLB Official Site

Cuba considers timing as an issue for the lack of play in the Caribbean Series: Lider

Carlos Silva (Boston free agent-Caribes) will not pitch again in the Caribbean Series after failing to get outs: El Emergente

Eduardo Perez (former St. Louis-Santurce MGR) says his team played a strong game on Friday from start to finish: Primera Hora

Miami signed 16-year old RHP Javier Garcia out of Panama: Panama American

Saturday's Games:
Culiacan (2-2) visits Cibao (2-2) @ 12:05 PM ET
Pinar del Rio (1-3) visits Caribes (4-0) @ 6:30 PM ET


Nicaraguan Spring/Summer League

Fidencio Flores (former GCL-Leon) allowed three hits and one run and did not record and out as Leon beat Matagalpa 6-3: CNBS Official Site

Edgard Montiel (former DSL-Boer) went 2-for-5 with three RBIs as Boer beat Frente Sur Rivas7-6: CNBS Official Site

Kerrion Bennett (former DSL) may pitch for Costa Caribe.

Cardinals Winter League Notebook 2-5-15: Anthony Garcia Singles & Drives In One Run; Pedro Rodriguez Strikes Out Two Of Three Batters Faced For The Save; Jose Gonzalez Spent 2014-15 Winter Season With La Guaira In Venezuelan

Pedro Rodriguez - Caribes de Anzoategui

Australian Baseball League Championship

Friday's Game:
Perth (0-0) visits Adelaide (0-0) @ 7:00 PM ACT - Preview


Caribbean Series

Pedro Rodriguez (former MiLB signing-Caribes) entered in the ninth and pitched one inning.  He allowed no hits or runs, and struck two out for the save (1).  (p-s:14-10)(g/f:1-0)

Caribes beat Cibao 6-5
ESPN Deportes Post Game

Anthony Garcia (Palm Beach-Carolina/Santurce) started in left field and batted fifth.  1-for-4 with one RBI and one strikeout.
Ruben Gotay (former Memphis-San Juan/Santurce) started as designated hitter and batted sixth.  0-for-4 with one sacrifice and two strikeouts.
Ivan Maldonado (former MiLB tryout-Santurce) started and pitched one inning.  He allowed two hits, two earned runs, one walk, hit one batter, and struck one out.  (p-s:19-10)
Pedro Feliciano (former Memphis-Santurce) entered in the eighth and pitched to one batter.  He allowed no hits or runs.  (p-s:1-1)(g/f:1-0)

Yulieski Gourriel (Industriales/Pinar del Rio) started at second base and batted third.  1-for-4 with one RBI, one strikeout, and one caught strealing.
Alfredo Despaigne (Granma/Pinar del Rio) started as designated hitter and batted fourth.  1-for-4 with one strikeout.
Hector Mendoza (Isla de la Juventud/Pinar del Rio) entered in the seventh and pitched 3.2 innings.  He allowed two hits, no runs, four walks (one intentional), hit one batter, and struck four out for the winning decision (1-0).  (p-s:63-31)(g/f:2-1)(ir-s:1-0)

Pinar del Rio beat Santurce 3-2 in 10 innings
ESPN Deportes Post Game

Thursday's Games:
Caribes (2-0) visits Pinar del Rio (1-2) @ 12:05 PM ET
Culiacan (2-0) visits Cibao (1-1) @ 6:30 PM ET

Notes:
Vladimir Gutierrez (Pinar del Rio) falls under the July 2nd guidelines since he isn't 23 and hasn't played at least five season in professional ball: MLB Official Site

Yoan Moncada (Cienfuegos) would like to sign as soon as possible and get to training right away: MLB Official Site

St. Louis is not considered one of the likely destinations for Yoan Moncada (Cienfuegos): MLB Official Site

Aroldis Chapman (Holguin-Cincinnati) visited Puerto Rico to watch the Cuban team: ESPN Deportes

Alfonso Urquiola (Pinar del Rio MGR) had some harsh comments on the recent defections: Lider

The International Prospect League will host a showcase on February 11, 2015 featuring Cubans Elier Sanchez, Hector Olivera, and Yadier Alvarez: IPL Official Twitter

Licey extended the contract of Manny Acta (former Cleveland MGR) through next season: Listin Diario

The Nicaraguan National Championship will use instant replay and Edgard Montiel (former DSL-Chinandega) has requested to keep playing for Boer: La Prensa

Jay-Z is interested in adding Vladimir Gutierrez (Pinar del Rio) to his Roc Nation roster: El Nuevo Herald

24-year old right-handed pitcher Orlando Barroso (Santiago de Cuba) has defected from Cuba: Diario de Cuba

Nettuno 2 (Italian Baseball League) is interested in adding Jose Angel Garcia (Artemisa): Mister Baseball

Newly signed Carlos Villanueva (MiLB signing) belongs to the Cibaenas (Dominican League) organization.

Newly signed Jose Gonzalez (MiLB signing) spent this past winter playing for La Guaira (Venezuelan League) getting in 31 games going 24-for-94 (.255) with three doubles, one home run, nine walks, 30 total bases, eight runs, ten walks, 25 strikeouts, .324 OBP, .319 SLG, and .643 OPS.

Cardinals Winter League Notebook 2-1-15: More Random Updates

Dernier Orozco (off to the right) - Caribes de Anzoategui

Australian Baseball League

Notes:
Tony Scott (Seattle-Adelaide) was arrested for his part in a brawl between Adelaide and Melbourne on January 16, 2015: MiLB Official Site

St. Louis released Kerrion Bennett (former DSL-Boer): Revista Beisbolera Twitter


Latin American Series

Monteria beat Boer 10-0 in semifinal game

Notes:
San Martin and Gustavo Munoz helped pitched the way for the Milwaukee championship victory in the Colombian Academy League and Juan Llamas drove in the winning run: El Universal

Sunday's Championship Game:
Monteria visits Cocle @ 7:30 PM


Caribbean Series (February 2, 2015)

Notes:
A look at Caribes (Venezuela) which features Dernier Orozco (Peoria pitching coach-Caribes bullpen coach) and Pedro Rodriguez (former MiLB signing-Caribes): ESPN Deportes

A look at Santurce (Puerto Rico) which features: Eduardo Perez (former St. Louis) as manager, Ruben Gotay (former Memphis-San Juan), Joel Pineiro (former St. Louis-Santurce), Pedro Feliciano (former Memphis-Santurce), Ivan Maldonado (former MiLB tryout-Santurce), and Anthony Garcia (Palm Beach-Carolina): ESPN Deportes

A look at Culiacan (Mexico) which features Russell Branyan (former St. Louis-Culiacan) and Dennys Reyes (former St. Louis-Culiacan): ESPN Deportes

A look at Pinar del Rio (Cuba) which features Yulieski Gourriel (Industriales-Yokohama), Alfredo Despaigne (Granma-Chiba Lotte), Frederich Cepeda (Sancti Spiritus-Yomiuri), Hector Mendoza (Isla de la Juventud-Yomiuri), Lourdes Gourriel, Jr. (Industriales), and Norge Luis Ruiz (Camaguey): ESPN Deportes

A look at Cibao (Dominican Republic): ESPN Deportes

Starling Heredia could be one of the biggest signings during the July 2nd international period: El Caribe

Santurce celebrated their championship win with a parade through the city: Primera Hora and El Nuevo Dia

Cuba is considering allowing MLB players on their 2017 World Baseball Classic roster: Cafe Fuerte


Nippon Professional Baseball

Notes:
Chihiro Kaneko (Orix) did an interview and talked about his injury and staying in the NPB instead of pursuing the MLB: Yakyubaka

Kenta Maeda (Hiroshima) is considering altering his repertoire to more fastballs: Yakyubaka

Monday's Games: 
Pinar del Rio (0-0) visits Culiacan (0-0) @ 12:05 PM ET
Santurce (0-0) visits Caribes (0-0) @ 6:30 PM ET

Cardinals Winter League Notebook 1-30-15: Rosters Finalized For 2015 Caribbean Series

Anthony Garcia & Jonathan Rodriguez - Cangrejeros de Santurce

Australian Baseball League Playoffs

Perth beat Sydney 5-4 in game one: ABL Official Site

Saturday's Game:
Sydney (0-1) visits Perth (1-0) @ 7:20 PM AWST


Latin American Series

Boer beat Monteria 5-3 and Cocle beat San Andres 6-4: Wikipedia

No Games Scheduled For Friday


Caribbean Series (February 2, 2015)

A new tournament called the Premier 12, set for Novemebr 8-21, may cause some disruption for the winter leagues: ESPN Deportes

Alfredo Despaigne (Granma), Osniel Madera (Pinar del Rio), Livan Moinelo (Pinar del Rio), and a handful of other Cubans received their visa for Puerto Rico: El Nuevo Herald

Los Angeles is very interested in Yoan Moncada (Cienfuegos) and Alfonso Garcia Diaz (Yucatan): ESPN Deportes

Dennys Reyes (former St. Louis-Culiacan) and Russell Branyan (former St. Louis-Culiacan) are listed on the Culiacan roster: Mariano Pepen Twitter

J.C. Romero (former St. Louis-Carolina), Pedro Feliciano (former Memphis-Santurce), Ivan Maldonado (former MiLB tryout-Santurce), Joel Pineiro (former St. Louis-Santurce), Ruben Gotay (former Memphis-San Juan), and Anthony Garcia (Palm Beach-Carolina) are listed on the Santurce roster: Mariano Pepen Twitter

Pedro Rodriguez (former MiLB signing-Caribes) is listed on the Caribes roster: Mariano Pepen Twitter

Jonathan Rodriguez (Memphis-Santurce) was notified that he would not be included on the active roster: El Nuevo Dia

Leslie Anderson (Yomiuri) arrived in Japan: Yakyubaka

Cardinals Winter League Notebook 1-28-15: Anthony Garcia Singles, Doubles, & Drives In One Run; Ronny Cedeno Collects One Single, Two Doubles, & Scores Two Runs; Jose Martinez Awarded Gold Glove

Jonathan Rodriguez & Anthony Garcia - Cangrejeros de Santurce

Venezuelan League Championship

Pedro Rodriguez (former MiLB signing-Caribes) entered in the ninth and pitched one inning.  He allowed one hit, no runs, and struck one out.  (p-s:15-12)(g/f:0-1)

Ronny Cedeno (former St. Louis-Magallanes) started at shortstop and batted second.  3-for-5 with two doubles, two runs, and one throwing error.

Caribes beat Magallanes 8-4
LVBP Official Site Post Game

Notes:
Edward Mujica (former St. Louis) helped recruit Pablo Sandoval (Boston) and expressed his desire to pitch for Magallanes: LVBP Official Site

Jose Martinez (former Springfield-Aragua) was awarded the gold glove at second base: Aragua Official Site

Wednesday's Game:
Caribes (3-1) visits Magallanes (1-3) @ 6:00 PM VST


Puerto Rican League Championship

Randy Ruiz (former MiLB signing-Mayaguez) started as designated hitter and batted fifth.  1-for-4 with one two-out RBI and one strikeout.
Luis Montanez (former Memphis-Mayaguez) started in right field and batted seventh.  2-for-4 with one two-out RBI and one caught stealing.

Anthony Garcia (Palm Beach-Santurce) started in left field and batted fourth.  2-for-3 with one double, one RBI, one run, and one hit by pitch.
Ruben Gotay (former Memphis-Santurce) started at first base and batted sixth.  1-for-3 with one run and one intentional walk.
Joel Pineiro (former St. Louis-Santurce) started and pitched 5.2 innings.  He allowed eight hits, three earned runs,hit one batter, and struck three out.  (g/f:4-6)
Pedro Feliciano (former Memphis-Santurce) entered in the eighth and pitched to three batters.  He allowed one hit, no runs, and struck one out.

Santurce beat Mayaguez 5-3
LBPRC Official Site Post Game
Primera Hora Post Game
El Nuevo Dia Post Game
Santurce wins the championship over Mayaguez four games to two


Caribbean Series (February 2, 2015)

Notes:
Evan MacLane (former St. Louis-Estrellas) will join Cibao in Puerto Rico: LIDOM Official Site


Texas Winter League (February 3, 2015)

Notes:
Ozzie Canseco (former St. Louis-Puebla Scout) will serve as a hitting instructor: TWL Official Site


Triple-A Mexican League

Notes:
Puebla has signed Miguel Tejada (Miami free agent-Cibaenas) for the 2015 season: Lider

Quintana Roo signed Ivan Maldonado (former MiLB tryout-Santurce) for the 2015 season, passing up returning with Coamo in the Puerto Rican Double-A League: El Nuevo Dia


Korean Baseball Organization

Notes:
Byung-Ho Park (Nexen) has signed an agent to explore the possibilities of the MLB market: Yonhap News Agency


World Port Tournament

Notes:
Team USA will not participate due to a heavy summer scheduled and Japan will replace: Mister Baseball


Colombian League

Notes:
Chicago-N is interested in catcher Juan Camilo Zabala: El Meridiano

Cardinals Winter League Notebook 1-25-15: Evan MacLane Strikes Out One Over Five Scoreless Innings For The Win; Anthony Garcia & Ruben Gotay Each Walk & Hit Solo Home Runs; Wayne Lundgren Strikes Out Two Of Three Batters Faced

Anthony Garcia - Cangrejeros de Santurce

Venezuelan League Championship

Ronny Cedeno (former St. Louis-Magallanes) started at shortstop and batted eighth.  0-for-2 with one walk.

Caribes beat Magallanes 6-0
LVBP Official Site Post Game

Notes:
Pedro Rodriguez (former MiLB signing-Caribes) threw a bullpen session Saturday to test his injury and felt no pain: El Emergente4

Magallanes still remains uncertain about Johan Santana (Baltimore free agent) starting the fifth game: El Emergente

Sunday's Game:
Magallanes (0-1) visits Caribes (1-0) @ 6:00 PM VST


Mexican Pacific League Championship

Sunday's Game:
Jalisco (1-2) visits Culaican (2-1) @ 7:00 PM MT


Dominican League Championship

Eliezer Alfonso (former Peoria-Cibao) started as designated hitter and batted sixth.  0-for-3 with one strikeout and grounded into one double play.

Evan MacLane (former St. Louis-Estrellas) started and pitched five innings.  He allowed three hits, no runs, one walk, and struck one out for the winning decision (3-1).  (g/f:4-5)

Estrellas beat Cibao 2-1
LIDOM Official Site Post Game

Sunday's Game:
Estrellas (2-4) visits Cibao (4-2) @ 5:00 PM AST


Nicaraguan League

Notes:
Gustavo Martinez (former GCL-Boer) will travel with the team to Panama for the Latin American Series: La Prena


Australian Baseball League

Wayne Lundgren (former Palm Beach-Sydney) entered in the ninth and pitched one inning.  He allowed no hits or runs, and struck two out.  (p-s:15-9)(g/f:0-1)

Canberra beat Sydney 7-2


Puerto Rican League Championship

Randy Ruiz (former MiLB signing-Mayaguez) started as designated hitter and batted fourth.  1-for-3 with one strikeout.
Luis Montanez (former Memphis-Mayaguez) started in right field and batted seventh.  1-for-3 at the plate.
Tyler Herron (former Springfield-Mayaguez) entered in the fifth and pitched two innings.  He allowed four hits, one earned run, one home run, and struck one out.  (g/f:3-1)

Anthony Garcia (Palm Beach-Santurce) started in left field and batted fourth.  1-for-3 with one home run, one RBI, one run, one intentional walk, and grounded into one double play.
Ruben Gotay (former Memphis-Santurce) started at first base and batted sixth.  1-for-3 with one home run, one RBI, one run, and one walk.
Jorge Martinez (York-Santurce) started and pitched 5.2 innings.  He allowed three hits, no runs, and struck five out for the winning decision (1-0).  (g/f:7-5)
Pedro Feliciano (former Memphis-Santurce) entered in the eighth and pitched to one batter.  He allowed no hits or runs, and strikeout.  (ir-s:1-0)

Santurce beat Mayaguez 6-0
LBPRC Official Site Post Game

Notes:
Video of Anthony Garcia's (Palm Beach-Santurce) home run: Palillito Instagram

Sunday's Game:
Santurce (2-2) visits Mayaguez (2-2) @ 4:15 PM AST


Colombian League

Notes:
Monteria celebrated their championship win with a parade through the city: El Meridiano

Cardinals Winter League Notebook 1-24-15: Pete Parise Strikes Out Five Over Seven Scoreless Innings For The Win; Luis Montanez Singles & Drives In One Run; Javier Colina Becomes First Venezuelan MGR To Win LNBP Championship

Pete Parise - Indios de Mayaguez

Venezuelan League Championship

Notes:
Juan Vicente Zerpa resigned as GM of Caracas: El Universal

Saturday's Game:
Magallanes (0-0) visits Caribes (0-0) @ 7:30 PM VST


Mexican Pacific League Championship

Notes:
Eric Berger (Atlanta free agent) signed with Monclova (Triple-A Mexican League): MiLB Official Site

Saturday's Games:
Jalisco (1-1) visits Cauliacan (1-1) @ 6:00 PM MT


Dominican League Championship

Eliezer Alfonso (former Peoria-Cibao) started as designated hitter and batted sixth.  2-for-3 at the plate.

Cibao beat Estrellas 1-0
LIDOM Official Site Post Game

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


Nicaraguan League

Notes:
Javier Colina (former Memphis-Boer) became the first Venezuelan manager to win the LNBP championship: La Prensa


Australian Baseball League

C.J. Beatty (former Palm Beach-Brisbane) started at third base and batted sixth.  0-for-1 with two walks.

Perth beat Brisbane 11-7

Sunday's Games:
Canberra (21-24) visits Sydney (22-23) @ 2:00 PM AET
Adelaide (31-16) visits Melbourne (15-30) @ 2:05 PM AET
Brisbane (21-24) visits Perth (27-20) @ 4:05 PM AWST


Puerto Rican League Championship

Anthony Garcia (Palm Beach-Santurce) started in right field and batted second.  1-for-4 with one strikeout.
Ruben Gotay (former Memphis-Santurce) started at first base and batted third.  0-for-3 at the plate.
Pedro Feliciano (former Memphis-Santurce) entered in the eighth and pitched to three batters.  He allowed no hits or runs, one walk, and struck one out.  (ir-s:1-0)

Randy Ruiz (former MiLB signing-Mayaguez) started as designated hitter and batted fourth.  0-for-3 with one intentional walk, and one strikeout.
Luis Montanez (former Memphis-Mayaguez) started in right field and batted seventh.  1-for-3 with one RBI and one strikeout.
Pete Parise (former Memphis-Mayaguez) started and pitched seven innings.  He allowed four hits, no runs, one walk, and struck five out for the winning decision (2-0).  (g/f:9-4)

Mayaguez beat Santurce 2-0
LBPRC Official Site Post Game
Primera Hora Post Game
El Nuevo Diario Post Game

Notes:
Lino Rivera (former Arkansas-Mayaguez MGR) is proud of his roots: El Nuevo Dia

Saturday's Game:
Mayaguez (2-1) visits Santurce (1-2) @ 7:30 PM AET


Cuban League

Cuba announced their roster for the Caribbean Series: Lider

Cardinals Winter League Notebook 1-22-15: C.J. Beatty Singles, Doubles, Triples, & Drives In One Run; Joel Pineiro Strikes Out Four & Allows Two Runs Over Seven Innings; Evan MacLane Adopted By Dominican Republic City

C.J. Beatty - Brisbane Bandits

Venezuelan League Round Robin

Kristhiam Linares (former Springfield-Zulia) entered in the fifth and pitched one inning.  He allowed three hits, three runs (one earned), one walk, and struck one out for the losing decision (0-1).  (g/f:3-0)

Jose Martinez (former Springfield-Aragua) started at second base and batted leadoff.  1-for-3 with one RBI and one run.

Aragua beat Zulia 6-1
LVBP Official Site Post Game

Notes:
Alfredo Pedrique (New York-A Double-A MGR) was named Caracas manager: Caracas Official Site

Jorge Rondon (former St. Louis-Aragua) received his award for Set-Up Man of the Year, he did attend ceremony: El Universal

Renyel Pinto (former Memphis-La Guaira) and Jorge Rondon (former St. Louis-Aragua) are available for the championship draft: El Emergente

Thursday's Games:
Zulia (6-9) visits Magallanes (9-6) @ 7:30 PM VST
Aragua (7-8) visits La Guaira (5-10) @ 7:30 PM VST


Mexican Pacific League Championship

Dennys Reyes (former St. Louis-Culiacan) entered in the ninth and pitched to one batter.  He allowed no hits or runs, and struck one out.  (p-s:5-3)

Hugo Castellanos (former Memphis-Jalisco) entered in the fifth and pitched to four batters.  He allowed two hits, two earned runs, and one walk.  (p-s:13-7)(g/f:0-1)(ir-s:1-1)

Culiacan beat Jalisco 11-8
LMP Official Site Post Game

Thursday's Game:
Culiacan (1-0) visits Jalisco (0-1) @ 8:30 PM CST


Dominican League Championship

Notes:
Evan MacLane (former St. Louis-Estrellas) was adopted by the city of San Pedro de Macoris: LIDOM Official Site

No Game Scheduled For Thursday


Australian Baseball League

C.J. Beatty (former Palm Beach-Brisbane) started at third base and batted sixth.  3-for-4 with one double, one triple, and one two-out RBI.

Perth beat Brisbane 4-3
Perth Official Site Post Game

Friday's Games:
Canberra (21-22) visits Sydney (20-23)  7:30 PM AET
Adelaide (30-15) visits Melbourne (14-29) @ 7:30 PM AET
Brisbane (21-22) visits Perth (25-20) @ 7:20 PM AWST


Puerto Rican League Championship

Randy Ruiz (former MiLB signing-Mayaguez) started as designated hitter and batted fourth.  1-for-6 with one strikeout and grounded into one double play.
Luis Montanez (former Memphis-Mayaguez) started in right field and batted seventh.  0-for-4 with one RBI, one sac fly, and one strikeout.
Tyler Herron (former Springfield-Mayaguez) entered in the 13th and pitched to seven batters.  He allowed three hits, one earned run, and one walk for the losing decision (1-2).  (g/f:2-0)

Anthony Garcia (Palm Beach-Santurce) started in left field and batted second.  1-for-5 with one hit by pitch.
Ruben Gotay (former Memphis-Santurce) started at first base and batted third.  1-for-6 and assisted in two double plays.
Joel Pineiro (former St. Louis-Santurce) started and pitched seven innings.  He allowed five hits, two earned runs, one walk, and struck four out.  (g/f:10-6)
Pedro Feliciano (former Memphis-Santurce) entered in the ninth and pitched to two batters.  He allowed no hits or runs.  (g/f:2-0)

Santurce beat Mayaguez 3-2 in 14 innings
LBPRC Official Site Post Game

No Game Scheduled For Thursday


Colombian League

Notes:
Jed Lowrie (Houston) is currently touring Barranquilla: El Heraldo


Nippon Professional Baseball

Hanshin reached a five-year deal with Takashi Toritani: Yakyubaka

Lourdes Gourriel, Jr. (La Habana) has signed with Yokohama: Diario de Cuba

Cardinals Winter League Notebook 1-17-15: Anthony Garcia Singles, Walks Twice, & Drives In One Run; Pedro Rodriguez Pitches One Hitless/Scoreless Inning For The Save; Jose Martinez Collects Two Singles & One RBI

Anthony Garcia - Gigantes de Carolina

Venezuelan League Round Robin

Pedro Rodriguez (former MiLB signing-Caribes) entered in the ninth and pitched one inning.  He allowed no hits or runs for the save (5).  (g/f:0-2)

Caribes beat La Guaira 8-6
LVBP Official Site Post Game

Jose Martinez (former Springfield-Aragua) started at second base and batted second.  2-for-5 with one RBI, two runs, and assisted in two double plays.
Luis Perdomo (former Springfield-Aragua) entered in the seventh and pitched 1.2 innings.  He allowed two hits, one unearned run, and committed one fielding error.  (g/f:5-0)

Aragua beat Zulia 9-3
LVBP Official Site Post Game

Saturday's Games:
La Guaira (3-8) visits Magallanes (8-3) @ 6:00 PM VST
Aragua (4-7) visits Zulia (4-7) @ 7:30 PM VST


Mexican Pacific League Playoffs

Ramon Delgado (former Memphis-Obregon) entered in the eighth and pitched 1.1 innings.  He allowed two hits, two earned runs, and struck one out for the losing decision (1-1).  (p-s:16-11)(g/f:0-1)(ir-s:2-0)

Jalisco beat Obregon 5-3
LMP Official Site Post Game

Russell Branyan (former St. Louis-Culiacan) started as designated hitter and batted fifth.  0-for-4 with one hit by pitch and  one strikeout.

Culiacan beat Mexicali 2-0
LMP Official Site Post Game

No Games Scheduled For Saturday


Dominican League Round Robin

Notes:
Evan MacLane (former St. Louis-Estrellas) is scheduled to start Monday: Estrellas Official Site

Nick Additon (former Memphis-Cibao) is scheduled to start Saturday: Listin Diario

Friday's Games Were Cancelled

Saturday's Championship Games:
Cibao (0-0) visits Estrellas (0-0) @ 7:30 PM AST


Australian Baseball League

Wayne Lundgen (former Palm Beach-Sydney) entered in the sevent and pitched to three batters.  He allowed two hits, one earned run, and one walk.  (p-s:8-3)

C.J. Beatty (former Palm Beach-Brisbane) started at third base and batted eight.  1-for-4 with one double, one run, one strikeout, and two throwing errors.

Sydney beat Brisbane 7-2
Sydney Official Site Post Game

Sunday's Games:
Perth visits Canberra @ 12:00 PM AET
Melbourne visits Adelaide @ 1:00 PM ACT
Sydney visits Brisbane @ 1:00 PM AEST


Puerto Rican League Round Robin

Joe Thurston (former St. Louis-Caguas) started in left field and batted eighth.  1-for-3 with one strikeout.

Anthony Garcia (Palm Beach-Carolina) started in right field and batted fourth.  2-for-2 with one RBI, two runs, and two walks.

Carolina beat Caguas 7-0
LBPRC Official Site Post Game

Randy Ruiz (former MiLB signing-Mayaguez) started as designated hitter and batted fifth.  1-for-5 with one run, one strikeout, and grounded into one double play.
Luis Montanez (former Memphis-Mayaguez) started in left field and batted ninth.  1-for-4 with one run, one strikeout, and one fielding error.
Tyler Herron (former Springfield-Mayaguez) entered in the 11th and pitched to four batters.  He allowed two hits, one unearned run, and one walk for the losing decision (1-1).  (g/f:1-0)

Ruben Gotay (former Memphis-Santurce) started at second base and batted third.  2-for-4 with one run, one walk, and assisted in two double plays.
Pedro Feliciano (former Memphis-Santurce) entered in the tenth and pitched to one batter.  He allowed no hits or runs.  (g/f:0-1)(ir-s:1-0)

Santurce beat Mayaguez 4-3 in 11 innings
LBPRC Official Site Post Game

Saturday's Games:
Santurce (8-3) visits Mayaguez (6-5) 7:30 PM AST
Carolina (6-5) visits Caguas (2-9) @ 7:30 PM AST


Nippon Professional Baseball

Shunsuke Watanabe and Yusuke Kajimota both want to return to Lancaster (Atlantic League): Yakyubaka

Cardinals Winter League Notebook 1-15-15: Joel Pineiro Strikes Out One & Allows One Run Over Six Innings For The Win; Ramon Delgado Strikes Out One & Holds Two Inherited Runners On Over Three & A Third Scoreless Innings; Wayne Lundgren Strikes Out One Over Two Scoreless Innings

Joel Pineiro - Cangrejeros de Santurce

Venezuelan League Round Robin

Ronny Cedeno (former St. Louis-Magallanes) started at shortstop and batted second.  2-for-5 with one RBI, two runs, and assisted in two double plays.

Magallanes beat La Guaira 10-4
LVBP Official Site Post Game

Notes:
Johan Santana (Baltimore free agent-Magallanes) is set to go four innings in his next start: Lider

Carlos Silva (Boston free agent-Caribes) will make his second start on Thursday: El Emergente

Thursday's Games:
Magallanes (7-3) visits Aragua (3-6) 7:30 PM VST
La Guaira (3-6) visits Caribes (7-3) @ 7:30 PM VST


Mexican Pacific League Playoffs

Hugo Castellanos (former Memphis-Jalisco) entered in the sixth and pitched one inning.  He allowed no hits or runs, and struck two out for the hold (2).  (p-s:13-8)

Ramon Delgado (former Memphis-Obregon) entered in the fourth and pitched 3.1 innings.  He allowed two hits, no runs, two walks, and struck one out.  (p-s:65-39)(g/f:4-3)(ir-s:2-0)

Jalsico beat Obregon 4-2
LMP Official Site Post Game

Dennys Reyes (former St. Louis-Culiacan) entered in the ninth and pitched to one batter.  He allowed no hits or runs, and one walk.  (p-s:5-1)(ir-s:2-0)

Mexicali beat Culiacan 2-1 in 10 innings
LMP Official Site Post Game

Thursday's Games:
Jalisco (2-1) visits Obregon (1-2) @ 7:30 PM MST
Culiacan (1-2) visits Mexicali (2-1) @ 7:30 PM PT


Dominican League Round Robin

Nick Greenwood (St. Louis-Cibaenas) entered in the fifth and pitched one inning.  He allowed one hit, one unearned run, and threw one wild pitch.  (g/f:2-1)

Estrellas beat Cibaenas 4-2
LIDOM Official Site Post Game

Eugenio Velez (former Memphis-Azucareros) started as designated hitter and batted seventh.  2-for-3 with one RBI, one sac fly, and one caught stealing.

Eliezer Alfonso (former Peoria-Cibao) started at first base and batted sixth.  2-for-4 with one double, one home run, one two-out RBI, two runs, and assisted in one double play.

Azucareros beat Cibao 5-3
LIDOM Official Site Post Game

Thursday's Games:
Cibao (10-5) visits Estrellas (9-6) @ 7:30 PM AST
Azucareros (5-10) visits Cibaenas (6-9) @ 7:30 PM AST


Nicaraguan League Playoffs

Jem Argenal (former GCL-Chinandega) entered late in the game in centerfield and batted fifth.  1-for-3 with one RBI.
Edgard Montiel (former DSL-Chinandega) started at third base and batted eighth.  2-for-5 at the plate.

Boer beat Chinandega 4-3 in 11 innings
LNBP Official Site Post Game
Boer wins the semifinals three games to two over Chinandega and will face Rivas in the championship

No Games Scheduled For Thursday


Australian Baseball League

Wayne Lundgren (former Palm Beach-Sydney) entered in the sixth and pitched two innings.  He allowed two hits, no runs, hit one batter, and struck one out.  (p-s:27-15)(g/f:3-0)

C.J. Beatty (former Palm Beach-Brisbane) started as designated hitter and batted seventh.  0-for-3 with one walk and one strikeout.

Brisbane beat Sydney 8-5
Brisbane Official Site Post Game

Friday's Games:
Perth (22-19) visits Canberra (19-20) @ 7:00 PM AET
Melbourne (13-26) visits Adelaide (27-14) @ 7:00 PM ACT
Sydney (18-21) visits Brisbane (20-19) @ 6:30 PM AEST


Puerto Rican League Round Robin

Joe Thurston (former St. Louis-Caguas) started in right field and batted eighth.  1-for-3 with one caught stealing.
Luis Mateo (former Memphis-Caguas) started at shortstop and batted ninth.  0-for-3 with one strikeout.

Ruben Gotay (former Memphis-Santurce) started at second base and batted third.  1-for-4 with one run and two strikeouts.
Joel Pineiro (former St. Louis-Santurce) started and pitched six innings.  He allowed four hits, one earned run, one home run, one walk, and struck one out for the winning decision (3-0).  (g/f:6-7)
Pedro Feliciano (former Memphis-Santurce) entered in the seventh and pitched two innings.  He allowed no hits or runs, and struck two out for the hold (3).  (g/f:2-0)

Santurce beat Caguas 4-1
LBPRC Official Site Post Game

Anthony Garcia (Palm Beach-Carolina) started in right field and batted fourth.  1-for-4 at the plate.
J.C. Romero (former St. Louis-Carolina) entered in the ninth and pitched to two batters.  He allowed one hit and no runs for the save (2).  (g/f:1-0)(ir-s:2-1)

Luis Montanez (former Memphis-Mayaguez) started in right field and batted second.  1-for-3 with one double and one sacrifice.
Randy Ruiz (former MiLB signing-Mayaguez) started as designated hitter and batted fifth.  0-for-3 with three strikeouts.
Tyler Herron (former Springfield-Mayaguez) entered in the eighth and pitched to one batters.  He allowed no hits, one unearned run, hit one batter, and was ejected.
Lino Rivera (former Arkansas-Mayaguez MGR) was ejected in the eighth.

Carolina beat Mayaguez 5-2
LBPRC Official Site Post Game

Notes:
Double-A League will file an appeal if disaffiliated from the IBAF: El Nuevo Dia

No Games Scheduled For Thursday


Colombian League Playoffs

Notes:
Monteria eliminated Cartagena with an 11-1 win on Wednesday and will face Barranquilla in the championship: El Meridiano

Alberto Torres is a top left-handed pitcher and can also hit: El Universal


Panama League

Edmundo Sosa (State College-Metro) has played in 24 games going 24-for-89 (.270) with six doubles, one home run, six RBIs, 33 total bases, 14 runs, 11 walks, five sacrifices, two sac flies, 15 strikeouts, grounded into one double play, .362 OBP, .371 SLG, and .722 OPS.
Allen Cordoba (DSL-Urraca) has played in 21 games going 17-for-63 (.270) with one double, four RBIs, 18 total bases, seven runs, eight walks, nine strikeouts, .361 OBP, .286 SLG, and .647 OPS.
Jonathan Rivera (DSL-Metro) has played in 19 games going 14-for-69 (.203) with two doubles, two triples, three RBIs, 20 total bases, six runs, three walks, one sacrifice, 21 strikeouts, .236 OBP, .290 SLG, and .526 OPS.

Thursday's Games:
Herrera (11-14) visits Metro (12-13) @ 7:00 PM
Urraca (12-13) visits Cocle (15-10) @ 7:00 PM


Korean Baseball Organization

SK signed Andrew Brown (former St. Louis) to a one-year/$700,000 deal: Yonhap News Agency


Italian Baseball League

Nettuno 2 will be bringing back Norberto Gonzalez (Cienfuegos): Mister Baseball

Cardinals Winter League Notebook 1-14-15: Edmundo Sosa Singles Twice, Doubles, & Drives In Two Runs; Ronny Cedeno Doubles, Walks Twice, & Knocks In Two Runs; Evan MacLane Strikes Out Five Over Six Scoreless Innings For The Win

Edmundo Sosa - Aguilas Metropolitanas

Venezuelan League Round Robin

Pedro Rodriguez (former MiLB signing-Caribes) entered in the ninth and pitched one inning.  He allowed two hits and no runs for the save (4).  (g/f:2-0)

Caribes beat Zulia 4-3
LVBP Official Site Post Game

Jose Martinez (former Springfield-Aragua) started at second base and batted seventh.  1-for-2 with one run, one walk, one fielding error, and assisted in one double play.

Ronny Cedeno (former St. Louis-Magallanes) started at shortstop and batted second.  1-for-2 with one double, two RBIs, two runs, two walks, and one sacrifice.

Magallanes beat Aragua 10-2
LVBP Official Site Post Game

Notes:
Jose Martinez (former Springfield-Aragua) finished ninth in voting for MVP: Aragua Official Site

Johan Santana (Baltimore free agent-Magallanes) discusses his return to the mound after two years: Lider

Wednesday's Games:
Zulia (3-6) visits Caribes (7-2) @ 7:30 PM VST
Magallanes (6-3) visits La Guaira (3-5) @ 67:30 PM VST


Mexican Pacific League Playoffs

Wednesday's Games:
Jalisco (1-1) visits Obregon (1-1) @ 7:30 PM MST
Culiacan (1-1) visits Mexicali (1-1) @ 7:30 PM PT


Dominican League Round Robin

Eliezer Alfonso (former Peoria-Cibao) started at first base and batted seventh.  0-for-4 with one strikeout and grounded into one double play.

Evan MacLane (former St. Louis-Estrellas) started and pitched six innings.  He allowed three hits, no runs, one walk, and struck five out for the winning decision (2-0).  (g/f:6-0)
Omar Javier (former Johnson City-Estrellas) entered in the eighth and pitched one inning.  He allowed no hits or runs, and struck two out.  (g/f:1-0)

Estrellas beat Cibao 7-2
Listin Diario Post Game

Raul Valdes (former St. Louis-Azucareros) started and pitched 3.2 innings.  He allowed six hits, four earned runs, two walks, and struck three out for the losing decision (0-2).  (g/f:1-2)

Cibaenas beat Azucareros 5-4
Listin Diario Post Game

Wednesday's Games:
Cibaenas (6-8) visits Estrellas (8-6) @ 7:30 PM AST
Auzcareros (4-10) visits Cibao (10-4) @ 7:30 PM AST


Nicaraguan League Playoffs

Edgard Montiel (former DSL-Chinandega) started at third base and batted seventh.  0-for-4 with one strikeout and grounded into one double play.

Gustavo Martinez (former GCL-Boer) started and pitched 3.2 innings.  He allowed seven hits, two earned run, one home run, one walk, threw one wild pitch, and struck two out.  (g/f:2-7)

Boer beat Chinandega 6-2
LNBP Official Site Post Game

Wednesday's Games:
Boer (2-2) visits Chinandega (2-2) @ 6:00 PM


Australian Baseball League

Thursday's Games:
Perth (21-19) visits Canberra (19-19) @ 7:00 PM AET
Melbourne (13-25) visits Adelaide (26-14) @ 7:00 PM ACT
Sydney (18-20) visits Brisbane (19-19) @ 6:30 PM AEST


Puerto Rican League Round Robin

Ruben Gotay (former Memphis-Santurce) Started as designated hitter and batted third.  1-for-4 with one home run, two RBIs (one w/two-outs), and one run.
Jonathan Rodriguez (Memphis-Santurce) entered late in the game as a pinch hitter and batted fifth.  0-for-1 with one strikeout.
Ivan Maldonando (former MiLB tryout-Santurce) started and pitched five innings.  He allowed four hits, three runs (one earned), one home run, and one walk for the losing decision (1-2).  (g/f:9-5)
Pedro Feliciano (former Memphis-Santurce) entered in the seventh and pitched to one batter.  He allowed no hits or runs.  (g/f:1-0)(ir-s:3-0)

Anthony Garcia (Palm Beach-Carolina) started in right field and batted fourth.  1-for-3 with one run and one walk.
J.C. Romero (former St. Louis-Carolina) entered in the ninth and pitched one inning.  He allowed one hit, no runs, and struck two out for the save (1).  (g/f:1-0)

Carolina beat Santurce 3-2
LBPRC Official Site Post Game

Joe Thurston (former St. Louis-Caguas) started in right field and batted eighth,  2-for-3 with one hit by pitch and one strikeout.
Luis Mateo (former Memphis-Caguas) started at shortstop and batted ninth.  2-for-3 with one sacrifice, one strikeout, and assisted in one double play.

Luis Montanez (former Memphis-Mayaguez) started in right field and batted second.  2-for-4 with one RBI and two runs.
Randy Ruiz (former MiLB signing-Mayaguez) started as designated hitter and batted fifth.  1-for-4 with one double, two RBIs, and one strikeout.

Mayaguez beat Caguas 5-4
LBPRC Official Site Post Game

Wednesday's Games:
Caguas (2-7) visits Santurce (6-3) @ 7:30 PM AST
Carolina (4-5) visits Mayaguez (6-3) @ 7:30 PM AST


Colombian League Playoffs

Ronald Ramirez (former Palm Beach-Cartagena) scored one run as Cartagena beat Monteria 5-4: El Universal and El Meridiano

Wednesday's Game:
Cartagena (1-2) visits Monteria (2-1)


Panama League

Edmundo Sosa (State College-Metro) started at shortstop and batted leadoff.  3-for-5 with one double, two RBIs, and one strikeout.
Jonathan Rivera (DSL-Metro) started in outfield and batted sixth.  2-for-5 with one triple and one run.

Metro beat Cocle 4-3
Panama League Official Site Post Game

No Games Scheduled For Wednesday


Cuban League

Pinar del Rio has not yet received permission from OFAC to participate in the Caribbean Series: Diario de Cuba


Nippon Professional Baseball

Chiba Lotte re-signed Chad Huffman (former Memphis) for the 2015 season: Yakyubaka

Doosan (KBO) signed Zach Lutz (Rakuten free agent) for the 2015 season: Yonhap News Agency

Cardinals Winter League Notebook 1-13-15: Pete Parise Strikes Out Three & Induces 16 Ground Outs Over Nine Inning Complete Game Shut Out; Randy Ruiz Singles Twice & Hits A Solo Home Run; Jose Martinez & Jonathan Rivera Each Single & Drive In One Run

Tyler Herron (left), Pete Parise (center), & David Kopp (right) - Puerto Rico 2013

Venezuelan League Round Robin

Ronny Cedeno (former St. Louis-Magallanes) started at shortstop and batted seventh.  1-for-3 with two runs, one walk, and one strikeout.

Magallanes beat Zulia 7-2
LVBP Official Site Post Game

Jose Martinez (former Springfield-Aragua) started at second base and batted sixth.  1-for-5 with one two-out RBI and assisted in one double play.
Jorge Rondon (former St. Louis-Aragua) entered in the fifth and pitched two innings.  He allowed three hits, one earned run, and struck two out.
Luis Perdomo (former Springfield-Aragua) entered in the seventh and pitched to three batters.  He allowed one hit, two earned runs, and one walk.  (g/f:1-0)(ir-s:1-0)

Aragua beat La Guaira 15-12
LVBP Official Site Post Game

Notes:
Jose Martinez (former Springfield-Aragua) received votes for Comeback Player of the Year: Aragua Official Site

Johan Santana (Baltimore free agent-Magallanes) makes his first start since the 2001-02 season: El Universal

Edgar Gonzalez (Cincinnati free agent-Hermosillo) has joined Aragua: El Emergente

Tuesday's Games:
Zulia (3-5) visits Caribes (6-2) @ 7:30 PM VST
Aragua (3-5) visits Magallanes (5-3) @ 7:30 PM VST


Mexican Pacific League Playoffs

Russell Branyan (former St. Louis-Culiacan) entered late in the game as a pinch hitter and batted ninth.  0-for-1 with one ground into double play.

Mexicali beat Culiacan 7-1
LMP Official Site Post Game

No Games Scheduled For Tuesday


Dominican League Round Robin

Notes:
Robinson Cano (Seattle-Estrellas) is set to make his debut tonight: Estrellas Official Site

Tuesday's Games:
Cibao (10-3) visits Estrellas (7-6) @ 7:30 PM AST
Azucareros (4-9) visits Cibaenas (5-8) @ 7:30 PM AST


Nicaraguan League Playoffs

Tuesday's Game:
Chinandega (2-1) visits Boer (1-2) @ 6:00 PM


Puerto Rican League Round Robin

Luis Montanez (former Memphis-Mayaguez) started in right field and batted second.  0-for-2 with two strikeouts and was ejected in the third inning.
Randy Ruiz (former MiLB signing-Mayaguez) started as designated hitter and batted fifth.  3-for-4 with one home run, one RBI, and one run.
Pete Parise (former Memphis-Mayaguez) started and pitched nine innings.  He allowed one hit, no runs, two walks, hit one batter, and struck three out for the win (1-0).  (g/f:16-4)

Anthony Garcia (Palm Beach-Carolina) started in right field and batted fourth.  0-for-1 with one walk, one hit by pitch, and one strikeout.
J.C. Romero (former St. Louis-Carolina) entered in the eighth and pitched one inning.  He allowed no hits or runs.  (g/f:1-2)

Mayaguez beat Carolina 1-0
LBPRC Official Site Post Game

Joe Thurston (former St. Louis-Caguas) entered late in the game as a pinch hitter and took over in right field, batting seventh.  0-for-3 with one RBI.

Ruben Gotay (former Memphis-Santurce) started at second base and batted third.  1-for-4 with one walk and assisted in two double plays.
Pedro Feliciano (former Memphis-Santurce) entered in the seventh and pitched 1.1 innings.  He allowed one hit, no runs, and struck two out.  (g/f:2-0)

Santurce beat Caguas 5-4 in 10 innings
LBPRC Official Site Post Game

Tuesday's Games:
Santurce (6-2) visits Carolina (3-5) @ 7:30 PM AST
Caguas (2-6) visits Mayaguez (5-3) @ 7:30 PM AST


Panama League

Allen Cordoba (DSL-Urraca) started at second base and batted leadoff.  0-for-2 with one walk.

Herrera beat Urraca 7-6 in 11 innings
Panama League Official Site Post Game

Edmundo Sosa (State College-Metro) started at shortstop and batted leadoff.  0-for-3 with one strikeouts.
Jonathan Rivera (DSL-Metro) started in outfield and batted sixth.  1-for-3 with one RBI and one strikeout.

Metro beat Cocle 5-0
Panama League Official Site Post Game

Tuesday's Games:
Cocle visits Metro @ 4:00 PM
Herrera visits Urraca @ 7:00 PM


Chinese Professional Baseball League

The league is requesting more information on the Dodgers signing of Chin-Hui Tsao: Focus Taiwan


Netherlands League

Curt Smith (former Springfield) is in camp training for the upcoming 2015 tournaments: Mister Baseball

Cardinals Winter League Notebook 1-10-15: Joel Pineiro Strikes Out One Over Six Scoreless Innings For The Win; Ruben Gotay Hits A Three-Run Homer; Eugenio Velez Triples & Drives In One Run

Eliezer Alfonso - Gigantes del Cibao

Venezuelan League Round Robin

Ronny Cedeno (former St. Louis-Magallanes) started at shortstop and batted seventh.  2-for-3 with one run, one sacrifice, and assisted in one double play.

Magallanes beat La Guaira 8-3
LVBP Official Site Post Game

Saturday's Games:
La Guaira (1-4) visits Aragua (2-3) @ 5:30 PM VST
Caribes (4-2) visits Magallanes (4-2) @ 7:30 PM VST


Mexican Pacific League Playoffs

Ramon Delgado (former Memphis-Obregon) entered in the fourth and pitched 3.1 innings.  He allowed no hits or runs, and struck one out.  (p-s:39-27)(g/f:4-2)(ir-s:2-1)

Mexicali beat Obregon 7-2
LMP Official Site Post Game
Mexicali wins the series 4-3

Notes:
The postseason teams held another draft to bulk up rosters for the next round in the playoffs: LMP Official Site

No Games Scheduled For Saturday


Dominican League Round Robin

Rafael Furcal (former St. Louis-Cibaenas) started at second base and batted second.  1-for-4 at the plate.

Estrellas beat Cibaenas 4-3
Listin Diario Post Game

Eliezer Alfonso (former Peoria-Cibao) started at first base and batted seventh.  1-for-4 with one RBI, one run, one strikeout, and assisted in one double play.

Eugenio Velez (former Memphis-Azucareros) started in right field and batted second.  1-for-5 with one triple, one RBI, and two strikeouts.

Cibao beat Azucareros 7-3
LIDOM Official Site Post Game

Saturday's Games:
Cibaenas (4-7) visits Cibao (9-2) @ 7:30 PM AST
Estrellas (5-6) visits Azucareros (4-7) @ 7:30 PM AST


Nicaraguan League Playoffs

Edgard Montiel (former DSL-Chinandega) started at third base and batted seventh.  0-for-3 with one sacrifice.

Chinandega beat Boer 5-3

Notes:
Gustavo Martinez (former GCL-Boer) was announced as starter for the third game: La Prensa

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


Australian Baseball League

Two out of three games postponed by rain

Sunday's Games:
Brisbane (19-19) visits Canberra (19-19) @ 12:00 PM AET
Melbourne (13-25) visits Sydney (18-20) @ 12:00 PM AET
Adelaide (26-13) visits Perth (20-19) @ 11:05 PM AWST


Puerto Rican League Round Robin

Ruben Gotay (former Memphis-Santurce) started at second base and batted third.  1-for-4 with one home run, three two-out RBIs, one run, and assisted in one double play.
Joel Pineiro (former St. Louis-Santurce) started and pitched six innings.  He allowed two hits, no runs, one walk, hit one batter, and struck one out for the winning decision (2-0).  (g/f:11-5)

Anthony Garcia (Palm Beach-Carolina) started in right field and batted fourth.  0-for-3 with one walk.
Juan Caballero (Johnson City-Carolina) entered in the fourth and pitched three innings.  He allowed four hits, three earned runs, hit one batter, and struck three out.  (g/f:1-5)

Santurce beat Carolina 10-0
LBPRC Official Site Post Game

Randy Ruiz (former MiLB signing-Mayaguez) started as designated hitter and batted fifth.  0-for-3 at the plate.
Luis Montanez (former Memphis-Mayaguez) entered late in the game as a pinch runner and took over in right field, batting sixth.  0-for-1 at the plate.

Mayaguez beat Caguas 3-1
LBPRC Official Site Post Game

Notes:
J.C. Romero (former St. Louis), Pedro Feliciano (former Memphis), and Joel Pinero (former St. Louis) are not considering retirement at this time: El Nuevo Dia

Saturday's Games:
Caguas (1-5) visits Santurce (5-1) @ 7:30 PM AST
Mayaguez (4-2) visits Carolina (2-4) @ 7:30 PM AST


Colombian League

2014-15 Final Stats:
Ronald Castillo (Peoria-Sincelejo) went 11-for-47 (.234) with one double, ten RBIs, five runs, five walks, one stolen base, one sac fly, ten strikeouts, grounded into two double plays, .302 OBP, and .255 SLG.
Ronald Ramirez (former Palm Beach-Cartagena) went 23-for-103 (.223) with eight doubles, ten RBIs, eight runs, seven walks, one hit by pitch, one sacrifice, two sac flies, one stolen base, four caught stealing, grounded into one double play, .274 OBP, and .301 SLG.

Jonathan Escudero (Johnson City-Barranquilla) had a 0-0 record and 2.93 ERA.  He allowed 24 hits, 14 runs (nine earned), one home run, ten walks, hit two batters, threw three wild pitches, and struck 22 out over 27.1 innings.
Jose Calero (former GCL-Sincelejo) had a 2-0 record, 3.16 ERA, and two saves.  He allowed 25 hits, 11 runs (nine earned), one home run, eight walks, hit two batters, and struck 25 out over 25.2 innings.
Geney Rios (former GCL-Monteria) had a 0-0 record and 7.36 ERA.  He allowed two hits, three earned runs, one home run, two walks, hit one batter, threw one wild pitch, and struck two out over 3.2 innings.

Saturday's Playoff Game:
Monteria (20-22) visits Cartagena (21-21)


Veracruz League Playoffs

Ryde Rodriguez (former Palm Beach-Acayucan) started in left field and batted fourth.  0-for-3 with one strikeout and grounded into one double play.
Juan Pena (former Tennessee-Acayucan) started and pitched 3.1 innings.  He allowed two hits, two earned runs, one walk, and struck two out for the losing decision.  (g/f:4-2)

San Andres beat Acayucan 7-0

Ivan Bellazetin (former MiLB tryout-Acayucan) started at second base and batted second.  0-for-2 with one walk.

San Andres beat Acayucan 4-0


Panama League

Allen Cordoba (DSL-Urraca) started at second base and batted second.  2-for-2 with one walk.

Herrera beat Urraca 5-0

Edmundo Sosa (State College-Metro) started at shortstop and batted leadoff.  2-for-4 at the plate.
Jonathan Rivera (DSL-Metro) started in outfield and batted seventh.  2-for-4 at the plate.

Metro beat Cocle 5-4
Panama League Official Site Post Game

Saturday's Games:
Cocle (13-8) visits Metro (10-11) @ 4:00 PM
Urraca (11-10) visits Herrera (8-13) @ 7:00 PM

Cardinals Winter League Notebook 1-7-15: Justin Christian Doubles & Drives In One Run; Ryde Rodriguez Collects Two Singles & One RBI; Dennys Reyes Strikes Out One Over One & A Third Hitless/Scoreless Innings For The Win

Justin Chrisitan - Caneros de Los Mochis

Venezuelan League Round Robin

Jose Martinez (former Springfield-Aragua) started at second base and batted fourth.  0-for-4 with one run, one hit by pitch, and assisted in two double plays.
Jorge Rondon (former St. Louis-Aragua) entered in the sixth and pitched to five batters.  He allowed two hits, three earned runs, one home run, one walk, and struck two out.  (ir-s:1-0)

Caribes beat Aragua 11-9
LVBP Official Site Post Game

Notes:
Johan Santana (Baltimore free agent) was added to the Magallanes active roster and is set to pitch on Thursday: El Universal

Luis Perdomo (former Springfield-Estrellas/Margarita) was added to the Aragua active roster: El Emergente

Wednesday's Games:
La Guaira (0-3) visits Zulia (2-1) @ 7:30 PM VST
Aragua (1-2) visits Magallanes (2-1) @ 7:30 PM VST


Mexican Pacific League Playoffs

Russell Branyan (former St. Louis-Culiacan) entered late in the game as a pinch hitter and didn't finish at-bat.
Denny Reyes (former St. Louis-Culiacan) entered in the eighth and pitched 1.1 innings.  He allowed no hits or runs, and struck one out for the winning decision (1-0).  (p-s:17-11)(g/f:3-0)

Justin Christian (former Memphis-Mochis) started in right field and batted third.  1-for-4 with one double, one RBI, and one strikeout.

Culiacan beat Mochis 6-2
LMP Official Site Post Game

No Games Scheduled For Wednesday


Dominican League Round Robin

Notes:
Randy Boone (Toronto) has signed on to pitch for Estrellas: Estrellas Official Site

Pedro Martinez (2015 Hall Of Famer) pitched for Licey during his career: Licey Official Site

Wednesday's Games:
Cibaenas (4-4) visits Estrellas (3-5) @ 7:30 PM AST
Azucareros (3-5) visits Cibao (6-2) @ 7:30 PM AST


Nicaraguan League

Jem Argenal (former GCL-Chinandega) started in centerfield and batted second.  4-for-5 with one double, one run, and one stolen base.
Edgard Montiel (former DSL-Chinandega) started at third base and batted seventh. 1-for-4 with one RBI.

Jose Garcia (former Memphis-San Fernando) started at second base and batted leadoff.  1-for-4 with one RBI and one run.

San Fernando beat Chinandega 5-3

Wednesday's Games:
San Fernando (16-31) visits Chinandega (26-21) @ 6:00 PM
Rivas (29-18) visits Boer (23-24) @ 6:00 PM


Australian Baseball League

Thursday's Games:
Brisbane (19-17) visits Canberra (17-19) @ 7:00 PM AET
Melbourne (13-23) visits Sydney (16-20) @ 7:30 PM AET
Adelaide (25-11) visits Perth (18-18) @ 7:20 PM AWST


Puerto Rican League Round Robin

Pedro Feliciano (former Memphis-Santurce) entered in the seventh and pitched 1.1 innings.  He allowed no hits or runs for the hold (2).  (g/f:3-1)(ir-s:1-0)

Santurce beat Caguas 4-2
LBPRC Official Site Post Game

Randy Ruiz (former MiLB signing-Mayaguez) started as designated hitter and batted fifth.  1-for-4 with one strikeout.
Luis Montanez (former Memphis-Mayaguez) entered late in he game in right field.
Pete Parise (former Memphis-Mayaguez) started and pitched five innings.  He allowed three hits, two earned runs, one home run, one walk, and struck four out.  (g/f:7-4)

Anthony Garcia (Palm Beach-Carolina) started in right field and batted fourth.  1-for-4 at the plate.
J.C. Romero (former St. Louis-Carolina) entered in the ninth and pitched to three batters.  He allowed one hit and no runs.  (g/f:0-2)(ir-s:2-2)

Mayaguez beat Carolina 5-3
LBPRC Official Site Post Game

Wednesday's Games:
Carolina (1-3) visits Santurce (4-0) @ 7:30 PM AST
Mayaguez (2-2) visits Caguas (1-3) @ 7:30 PM AST


Veracruz League

Ryde Rodriguez (former Palm Beach-Acayucan) started in left field and batted fourth.  2-for-4 with one RBI and one strikeout.

Acayucan beat San Adnres 5-4
LIV Official Site Post Game

Wednesday's Games:
Paso de Ovejas (15-14-) visits La Cuenca (18-12)
San Andres (16-14-1) visits Acayucan (16-15)
Coatza (6-21-3) visits Xalapa (13-17)
Santa Rosa (17-13) visits Chiapas (17-12-1)


Panama League

Edmundo Sosa (State College-Metro) started at shortstop and batted leadoff.  0-for-3 with one walk.

Herrera beat Metro 7-3

Alen Cordoba (DSL-Urraca) started at second base and batted second.  0-for-3 with one RBI and one run.

Urraca beat Cocle 4-0

Wednesday's Games:
Metro (8-11) visits Herrera (7-12) @ 7:00 PM
Urraca (10-9) visits Cocle (13-6) @ 7:00 PM


Nippon Professional Baseball

Rakuten is interested in Andrew Brown (former St. Louis): Yakyubaka