Cardinals Winter League Notebook 1-28-2020: Raul Valdes Strikes Out Three Over Five & A Third Scoreless Innings; Pete Kozma Singles, Walks Twice, & Hits A Solo Home Run; Gabriel Lino Hits A Solo Home Run

¡PONCHE PARA LA HISTORIA!
Nuestro Raúl Valdés llegó a 50 ponches en Series Finales dejando atrás a Julián Tavarez de las Aguilas Cibaeñas. pic.twitter.com/e0N7L20MC4

— Toros del Este (@TorosdelEste) January 28, 2020

Mexican Pacific League Championship:

Efren Navarro (former Memphis-Culiacan) started in left field and batted fifth.  0-for-3 at the plate.
Mateo Gil (Johnson City-Culiacan) entered late in the game as a pinch runner and scored one run.
Alexis Wilson (Peoria-Culiacan) entered late in the game at catcher.

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

No Game Scheduled For Tuesday


Dominican League Championship:

Donovan Solano (former Memphis-Licey) started at third base and batted seventh.  0-for-3 at the plate.

Raul Valdes (former St. Louis-Azucareros) started and pitched 5.1 innings.  He allowed four hits, no runs, two walks, and struck three out.  (g/f:6-2)

Azucareros beat Licey 8-0
LIDOM Official Site Post Game
Azucareros won the championship four games to three


Venezuelan League Championship:

Cesar Valera (former Springfield-Caribes) started at shortstop and batted seventh.  0-for-3, one throwing error, one fielding error, and assisted in one double play.
Gabriel Lino (former Memphis-Caribes) started at catcher and batted ninth.  1-for-4 with one home run, one two-out RBI, one run, and one strikeout.
Liarvis Breto (MiLB signing-Caribes) entered in the sixth and pitched to two batters.  He allowed no hits or runs, one walk, and one throwing error.  (p-s:8-4)(g/f:1-0)
Jorge Rondon (former St. Louis-Caribes) entered in the sixth and pitched to one batter.  He allowed no hits or runs for the hold (1).  (p-s:2-1)(g/f:1-0)(ir-s:2-0)

Williams Perez (Springfield free agent-Lara) started and pitched 5.2 innings.  He allowed eight hits, two earned runs, two home runs, one walk, threw one wild pitch, and struck five out.  (p-s:102-66)(g/f:8-3)
Vicente Campos (former MiLB signing-Lara) entered in the seventh and pitched one inning.  He allowed no hits or runs.  (p-s:16-10)(g/f:1-2)

Lara beat Caribes 4-2
LVBP Official Site Post Game
Lara won the championship four games to three


Australian Baseball League:

Pete Kozma (former St. Louis-Perth) started at shortstop and batted seventh.  2-for-2 with one home run, one RBI, one run, and two walks.

Canberra beat Perth 5-4

No Games scheduled For Wednesday


Caribbean Series (February 1, 2020):

Notes:
Hector Hernandez (former Palm Beach-Santurce) is scheduled to start Tuesday: Primera Hora

Cardinals Winter League Noterbook 1-27-2020: Shane Robinson Hits .317 With One Home Run & Five RBIs In 15 ABL Games; Evan MacLane Strikes Out Two & Allows One Run Over Four & A Third Innings; Vicente Campos Strikes Out Two Of Three Batters Faced For The Hold

SHANE.

ROBINSON. pic.twitter.com/jsDgySzBAn

— Melbourne Aces (@MelbourneAces) January 9, 2020

Mexican Pacific League Championship:

Efren Navarro (former Memphis-Culiacan) started in left field and batted sixth.  0-for-3 at the plate.

Mazatlan beat Culiacan 3-0
LMP Official Site Post Game

Monday's Game:
Culiacan (2-2) visits Mazatlan (2-2) @ 8:00 PM MT


Dominican League Championship:

Donovan Solano (former Memphis-Licey) started at third base and batted seventh.  1-for-4 with one strikeout.
Evan MacLane (former St. Louis-Licey) started and pitched 4.1 innings.  He allowed five hits, one earned run, one home run, one walk, and struck two out.  (g/f:5-2)

Licey beat Azucareros 5-1
LIDOM Official Site Post Game

Monday's Finale:
Licey (3-3) visits Azucareros (3-3) @ 7:30 PM AST


Venezuelan League Championship:

Cesar Valera (former Palm Beach-Caribes) started at second base and moved to shortstop, batting second.  1-for-5 with one run, one strikeout, and assisted in one double play.
Gabriel Lino (former Memphis-Caribes) started at catcher and batted ninth.  0-for-3 with one RBI, one sac fly, and one strikeout.
Liarvis Breto (MiLB signing-Caribes) entered in the sixth and pitched to four batters.  He allowed two hits, two earned runs, and struck one out.  (p-s:13-8)(g/f:1-0)

Vicente Campos (former MiLB signing-Lara) entered in the seventh and pitched one inning.  He allowed no hits or runs, and struck two out for the hold (2).  (p-s:14-11)(g/f:1-0)
Pedro Rodriguez (former MiLB signing-Lara) entered in the ninth and pitched to three batters.  He allowed two hits, two runs (one earned), and one home run.  (p-s:20-12)

Lara beat Caribes 6-5 in 10 innings
LVBP Official Site Post Game

Notes:
Arizona pulled Ildemaro Vargas (former Springfield-Lara) from further play: LVBP Official Site

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


Australian Baseball League:

Final Regular Season Stats:
Shane Robinson (former St. Louis-Melbourne) played in 15 games going 19-for-60 (.317) with one double, one home run, five RBIs, 23 total bases, 13 runs, five walks, two stolen bases, four strikeouts, .369 OBP, .383 SLG, and .753 OPS.
Jeremy Martinez (former Memphis-Brisbane) played in 33 games going 30-for-97 (.309) with five doubles, six home runs, 16 RBIs, 53 total bases, 19 runs, 20 walks, 11 strikeouts, .433 OBP, .546 SLG, and .980 OPS.
Mikey Reynolds (former Springfield-Adelaide) played in 35 games going 32-for-138 (.232) with five doubles, five RBIs, 37 total bases, 14 runs, 12 walks, ten stolen bases, 21 strikeouts, five caught stealing, .289 OBP, .268 SLG, and .558 OPS.
Pete Kozma (former St. Louis-Perth) played in 40 games going 34-for-152 (.224) with three doubles, three home runs, 19 RBIs, 46 total bases, 19 runs, 11 walks, six stolen bases, 21 strikeouts, three caught stealing, .277 OBP, .303 SLG, and .580 OPS.
Jeremy Hazaelbaker (former St. Louis-Adelaide) played in 12 games going 7-for-41 (.171) with two doubles, three RBIs, nine total bases, ten runs, eight walks, three stolen bases, 11 strikeouts, one caught stealing, .346 OBP, .220 SLG, and .566 OPS.

Dustin Beggs (former 2014 draft selection-Adelaide) made six starts posting a 3-2 record, 4.99 ERA, and 2.05 WHIP.  He allowed 35 hits, 20 runs (17 earned), four home runs, seven walks, hit one batter, and struck 35 out over 30.2 innings.

Tuesday's Game:
Perth (0-0) visit Canberra (0-0)

Cardinals Winter League Notebook 1-25-2020: Francisco Pena Awarded Gold Glove In LIDOM; Vicente Campos Strikes Out One Over One & A Third Hitless/Scoreless Innings; Donovan Solano & Gabriel Lino Each Drive In One Run

Francisco Peña se une a los entrenamientos de las Águilas #YoSoyLeña

Ampliar: https://t.co/PQq9QfEqMJ pic.twitter.com/gwKMa0EkuT

— #YoSoyLeña (@YoSoyLenaRD) September 25, 2019

Cuban League:

Notes:
Frederich Cepeda (Sancti Spiritus) will play for Campeche during 2020 LMB season: Pelota Cubana Blog


Mexican Pacific League Championship:

Saturday's Game:
Culiacan (2-0) visits Mazatlan (0-2) @ 6:00 PM MT


Dominican League Championship:

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

Azucareros beat Licey 3-1
LIDOM Official Site Post Game

Notes:
Donovan Solano (former Memphis-Licey) talks about the game from Thursday: Licey Official Site

Francisco Pena (former St. Louis-Cibaenas) won the Gold Glove award for catcher: Cibaenas Official Site

No Game Scheduled For Saturday


Venezuelan League Championship:

Ildemaro Vargas (former Springfield-Lara) started at second base and batted second.  1-for-4 at the plate.
Vicente Campos (former MiLB signing-Lara) entered in the sixth and pitched 1.1 innings.  He allowed no hits or runs, threw one wild pitch, and struck one out.  (p-s:14-10)(g/f:3-0)

Cesar Valera (former Palm Beach-Caribes) started at second base and batted fifth.  0-for-3 with one walk, one strikeout, one fielding error, and assisted in five double plays.
Gabriel Lino (former Memphis-Caribes) started at catcher and batted ninth.  0-for-3 with one RBI and one strikeout.

Caribes beat Lara 3-2
LVBP Official Site Post Game

Notes:
Cesar Valera (former Palm Beach-Caribes) has become a very important versatile player for the team: LVBP Official Site

No Game Scheduled For Saturday


Puerto Rican League:

Notes:
Yadier Molina (St. Louis-Carolina) spoke out against protesters who vandalized during during Friday's marches: Primera Hora and El Vocero

A parade to celebrate the Santurce champions will be held today in San Juan: Primera Hora


Austrailan Baseball League:

Shane Robinson (former St. Louis-Melbourne) started in centerfield and batted second.  1-for-4 with three runs and one walk.

Pete Kozma (former St. Louis-Perth) started at shortstop and batted seventh.  0-for-1 with one walk and assisted in one double play.

Melbourne beat Perth 9-0 in game one of doubleheader

Pete Kozma (former St. Louis-Perth) entered late in the game as a pinch hitter and batted sixth.  0-for-1 at the plate.

Perth beat Melbourne 7-6 in 10 innings in game two of doubleheader

Mikey Reynolds (former Springfield-Adelaide) started at shortstop and batted second.  2-for-4 with one double, one run, one walk, one strikeout, and one caught stealing/pickoff.
Jeremy Hazelbaker (former St. Louis-Adelaide) started in left field and batted third.  0-for-4 with one run, one walk, one stolen base, and one strikeout.

Adeliade beat Geelong-Korea 13-0

Sunday's Games:
Brisbane (18-19) visits Auckland (20-18)
Geelong-Korea (11-28) visits Adelaide (23-12)
Canberra (17-16) visits Sydney (15-23)

Cardinals Winter League Notebook 1-19-2020: Hector Hernandez Strikes Out One, Induces 12 Ground Outs, & Allows One Run Over Five & Two-Thirds Innings For The Win; Rangel Ravelo Singles, Walks Twice, & Drives In One Run; Yariel Gonzalez Knocks In One Run

Gran actuación de Héctor Hernández.

Lanzó cinco entradas y dos tercios, permitió dos indiscutibles con una carrera en su contra.

👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻 pic.twitter.com/ZJCdjnz0Ya

— Cangrejeros de Santurce (@SanturceLBPRC) January 19, 2020

Mexican Pacific League Semifinals:

Sunday's Games:
Mochis (2-3) visits Culiacan (3-2) @ 5:05 PM MT
Mazatlan (2-3) visits Obregon (3-2) @ 6:10 PM CT


Dominican League Semifinals:

Rangel Ravelo (St. Louis-Cibaenas) started at first base and batted third.  1-for-4 with one RBI, one run, two walks, and one hit by pitch.
Francisco Pena (former St. Louis-Cibaenas) started at catcher and batted eighth.  1-for-4 at the plate.
Yefri Perez (former MiLB signing-Cibaenas) entered late in the game as a pinch runner, stole one base, and scored.

Donovan Solano (former Memphis-Licey) started at third base and batted seventh.  2-for-5 with one double and one hit by pitch.

Licey beat Cibaenas 6-5 in 13 innings
LIDOM Official Site Post Game

Notes:
Rangel Ravelo (St. Louis-Cibaenas) will not be available for the LIDOM championship draft: Listin Diario

No Games Scheduled For Sunday


Venezuelan League Championship:

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


Puerto Rican League Championship:

Hector Hernandez (former Palm Beach-Santurce) started and pitched 5.2 innings.  He allowed two hits, one earned run, four walks, and struck one out for the winning decision (1-0).  (g/f:12-1)

Yariel Gonzalez (Springfield-Mayaguez) started in right field and moved to third base, batting ninth.  0-for-3 with one RBI, one sac fly, one strikeout, and assisted in one double play.

Santurce beat Mayaguez 4-3
LBPRC Official Site Post Game

Notes:
Yadier Molina (St. Louis-Carolina) posted on social media on the found storage of water from Hurricane Maria: Primera Hora

No Game Scheduled For Sunday


Australian Baseball League:

Mikey Reynolds (former Springfield-Adelaide) started at shortstop and batted second.  1-for-4 with one two-out RBI and assisted in one double play.
Jeremy Hazelbaker (former St. Louis-Adelaide) started in right field and batted third.  2-for-3 with one pickoff.

Shane Robinson (former St. Louis-Melbourne) started in centerfield and batted second.  1-for-3 with one run and one strikeout.

Melbourne beat Adelaide 2-1

Pete Kozma (former St. Louis-Perth) started at shortstop and batted sixth.  0-for-5 with one run and two strikeouts.

Geelong-Korea beat Perth 10-8 in 10 innings

No Games Scheduled Until Thursday

Cardinals Winter League Notebook 1-18-2020: Williams Perez Strikes Out Four Over Five Scoreless Innings; Efren Navarro Singles, Homers, & Drives In Two Runs; Rangel Ravelo Singles, Walks Twice, & Knocks In Two Runs

Williams Pérez dominó a placer los bates de #Águilas con 5 innings completos sin permitir carreras, 5 K y 4 BB. El “as” de #Cardenales respondió cuando más lo necesitaban. #LVBP #SemifinalesLVBP pic.twitter.com/a1Pug1BsNb

— Sebastián Villalobos (@sebastian0209) January 18, 2020

Nippon Professional Baseball:

Notes:
Yoshihisa Hirano (former Arizona) is hoping to continue career in MLB: NPB On Reddit Twitter


Mexican Pacific League Semifinals:

Efren Navarro (former Memphis-Culiacan) started in left field and batted fifth.  2-for-4 with one home run, two RBIs (one w/two-outs), one run, and grounded into one double play.

Culiacan beat Mochis 10-4
LMP Official Site Post Game

No Games Scheduled For Saturday


Dominican League Round Robin:

Rangel Ravelo (St. Louis-Cibaenas) started at first base and batted third.  1-for-4 with one RBI, one run, two walks, and one hit by pitch.
Francisco Pena (former St. Louis-Cibaenas) started at catcher and batted eighth.  1-for-4 at the plate.
Yefri Perez (former MiLB signing-Cibaenas) entered late in the game as a pinch runner, stole one base, and scored one run.

Donovan Solano (former Memphis-Licey) started at third base and batted seventh.  2-for-5 with one double and one hit by pitch.

Cibaenas and Licey tied 5-5, suspended after 10th inning
LIDOM Official Site

Notes:
Tony Pena (former St. Louis) threw out the first pitch to Friday's game: Cibaenas Official Site

Saturday's Game:
Continuation of Friday's tiebreaker game between Cibaenas and Licey


Venezuelan League Semifinals:

Ildemaro Vargas (former Springfield-Lara) started at second base and batted leadoff.  0-for-5 at the plate.
Williams Perez (Springfield free agent-Lara) started and pitched five innings.  He allowed five hits, no runs, four walks, and struck four out.  (p-s:89-52)(g/f:6-2)
Vicente Campos (former MiLB signing-Lara) entered in the seventh and pitched one inning.  He allowed no hits or runs, and struck one out for the hold (2).  (p-s:14-9)(g/f:0-1)
Pedro Rodriguez (former MiLB signing-Lara) entered in the eighth and pitched one inning.  He allowed two hits, two earned runs, one home run, and struck one out for the blown save (2) and winning decision (2-0).  (p-s:14-10)(g/f:1-0)

Lara beat Zulia 4-2
LVBP Official Site Post Game

No Games Scheduled For Saturday


Puerto Rican League Championship:

Yariel Gonzalez (Springfield-Mayaguez) started at first base and batted eighth.  0-for-3 with one strikeout and assisted in one double play.

Santurce beat Mayaguez 3-0
LBPRC Official Site Post Game

Saturday's Game:
Santurce (2-1) visits Mayaguez (1-2) @ 7:15 PM AST


Australian Baseball League:

Jeremy Martinez (former Memphis-Brisbane) started as designated hitter and batted third.  0-for-1 with one run and one walk.

Brisbane beat Sydney 4-0

Mikey Reynolds (former Springfield-Adelaide) started at shortstop and batted second.  0-for-5 with two strikeouts.
Jeremy Hazelbaker (former St. Louis-Adelaide) started in right field and batted third.  1-for-5 with one strikeout and one caught stealing.

Shane Robinson (former St. Louis-Melbourne) started in centerfield and batted second.  2-for-5 with one RBI and two runs.

Adelaide beat Melbourne 8-6

Pete Kozma (former St. Louis-Perth) started at shortstop and batted sixth.  1-for-4 with one double, one run, and assisted in one double play.

Perth beat Geelong-Korea 14-2

Sunday's Games:
Adelaide (20-11) visits Melbourne (20-15)
Perth (21-14) visits Geelong-Korea (10-25)
Auckland (19-15) visits Canberra (15-15)


Caribbean Series (February 1, 2020):

Notes:
The series will be played in honor of the Puerto Rican dream team of 1995: LVBP Official Site


World Baseball Classic (April 1, 2020):

Notes:
Chen Wei-Yin (former Miami) will pitch for Taiwan: CPBL Stats

Cardinals Winter League Notebook 1-17-2020: Ildemaro Vargas Singles Twice, Walks, & Drives In One Run; Rangel Ravelo Singles Twice & Knocks In Two Runs; Nestor Molina Strikes Out Three & Allows One Run Over Six Innings For The Win

#Lara y #Magallanes se ven obligados a reescribir el lineup en Valencia. #Cardenales pierde a Ildemaro Vargas y a sus dos ligamenoristas, los #Navegantes no podrán usar a Jay Austin ni Edwin García. La nota: pic.twitter.com/W42woLmcfX

— Ignacio Serrano (@IgnacioSerrano) January 6, 2020

Mexican Pacific League Semifinals:

Ramon Urias (Memphis-Mochis) started at shortstop and batted third.  0-for-2 with one strikeout.

Mochis beat Culiacan 4-0
LMP Official Site Post Game

Friday's Games:
Culiacan (2-2) visits Mochis (2-2) @ 7:30 PM MT
Obregon (3-1) visits Mazatlan (1-3) @ 8:00 PM MT


Dominican League Round Robin:

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

Rangel Ravelo (St. Louis-Cibaenas) started at first base and batted third.  4-for-5 with two RBIs (one w/two-outs), two runs, and assisted in one double play.
Francisco Pena (former St. Louis-Cibaenas) started at catcher and batted eighth.  0-for-2 with two hit by pitches, one stolen base, and one strikeout.

Cibaenas beat Escogido 9-5
LIDOM Official Site Post Game

Notes:
Edmundo Sosa (St. Louis-Cibaenas) could rejoin Cibaenas is they make it to the finals: Grandes en los Deportes Twitter

Friday's Game:
Cibaenas (9-10) visits Licey (8-10) @ 7:15 PM AST


Colombian League Championship:

Notes:
Jose Calero (former GCL-Barranquilla) also made an appearance in the game: Barranquilla Official Twitter

Enrique Perez (Johnson City-Barranquilla) gave up one run in the sixth: LPBCol Twitter

Will Changarotty (former State College-Barranquilla) started and pitched into the fourth inning, allowing one run: LPBCol Twitter

Monteria beat Barranquilla 8-0 to win the championship and earn spot in Caribbean Series


Venezuelan League Semifinals:

Ildemaro Vargas (former Springfield-Lara) started at second base and batted leadoff.  2-for-4 with two RBIs, one run, one walk, and one stolen base.
Nestor Molina (former MiLB signing-Lara) started and pitched six innings.  He allowed two hits, one earned run, two walks, hit one batter, and struck three out for the winning decision (1-0).  (p-s:75-45)(g/f:7-5)
Vicente Campos (former MiLB signing-Lara) 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:2-0)

Lara beat Zulia 8-2
LVBP Official Site Post Game

Cesar Valera (former Palm Beach-Caribes) started in left field and batted third.  0-for-3 with one run and one sacrifice.
Jorge Rondon (former St. Louis-Caribes) entered in the eighth and pitched 1.2 innings.  He allowed one hit, no runs, one walk, and struck one out for the save (1).  (p-s:22-14)(g/f:1-3)(ir-s:1-0)

Caribes beat La Guaira 5-4
LVBP Official Site Post Game

Notes:
Nestor Molina (former MiLB signing-Lara) and Vicente Campos (former MiLB signing-Lara) received votes for LVBP Pitcher of the Year: LVBP Official Site

Friday's Game:
Lara (3-1) visits Zulia (1-3) @ 6:00 PM VET


Puerto Rican League Championship:

Yariel Gonzalez (Springfield-Mayaguez) started at first base and batted eighth.  0-for-5 and assisted in two double plays.

Mayaguez beat Santurce 9-2
LBPRC Official Site Post Game

Friday's Game:
Mayaguez (1-1) visits Santurce (1-1) @ 7:15 PM AST


Australian Baseball League:

Pete Kozma (former St. Louis-Perth) started at second base and batted sixth.  1-for-4 with one home run, one RBI, one run, and one strikeout.

Perth beat Geelong-Korea 7-2

Mikey Reynolds (former Springfield-Adelaide) started at shortstop and batted second.  1-for-4 with one stolen base, one caught stealing/pickoff, one throwing error, and assisted in one double play.
Jeremy Hazelbaker (former St. Louis-Adelaide) started in right field and batted third.  1-for-4 with one run and one strikeout.

Shane Robinson (former St. Louis-Melbourne) started in centerfield and batted second.  1-for-5 with one RBI, one stolen base, and one strikeout.

Melbourne beat Adelaide 7-5

Jeremy Martinez (former Memphis-Brisbane) started at catcher and batted third.  3-for-4 with one double, one home run, one RBI, two runs, one walk, and one fielding error.

Sydney beat Brisbane 4-3

Saturday's Games:
Sydney (13-20) visits Brisbane (15-18) for a doubleheader
Auckland (19-14) visits Canberra (14-15)
Adelaide (19-11) visits Melbourne (20-14)
Perth (20-14) visits Geelong-Korea (10-24)

Cardinals Winter League Notebook 1-12-2020: Pete Kozma Singles & Hits A Two-Run Homer; Will Changarotty Allows Two Runs Over Six Innings; Gabriel Lino Singles & Drives In One Run

KOZMA RECLAIMS THE LEAD!

Pete Kozma blasts a 2-run home run over the fence to take the lead back as the Heat lead 5-4! pic.twitter.com/K6QBFoJRVF

— Perth Heat (@PerthHeat) January 12, 2020

Mexican Pacific League Semifinals:

Sunday's Games:
Mochis (0-0) visits Culiacan (0-0) @ 5:05 PM MT
Mazaltan (0-0) visits Obregon (0-0) @ 6:10 PM CT


Dominican League Round Robin:

Sunday's Games:
Cibaenas (6-8) visits Escogido (5-9) @ 4:00 PM AST
Licey (7-7) visits Azucareros (10-4) @ 5:00 PM AST


Colombian League Championship:

Notes:
Will Changarotty (former State College-Barranquilla) pitched six innings, allowed six hits and two runs, and earned the loss as Monteria beat Barranquilla 3-2: El Heraldo and El Universal

Jose Calero (former GCL-Barranquilla) threw a wild pitch which allowed a run to score: Monteria Official Twitter


Venezuelan League Playoffs:

Jorge Rondon (former St. Louis-Magallanes) entered in the seventh and pitched to two batters.  He allowed no hits or runs, and struck one out.  (p-s:6-5)(g/f:1-0)(ir-s:1-0)

Cesar Valera (former Palm Beach-Caribes) started in left field and batted fifth.  0-for-3 with one run, one walk, one stolen base, and one strikeout.
Gabriel Lino (former Memphis-Caribes) started at catcher and batted seventh.  1-for-3 with one RBI and threw out one base runner.

Caribes beat Magallanes 2-0
LVBP Official Site Post Game

Notes:
Rafael Ortega (former Memphis-Caribes) is expected to play in the semifinals: LVBP Official Site

No Games Scheduled For Sunday


Puerto Rican League Playoffs:

Sunday's Game:
Mayaguez (2-2) visits Carolina (2-2) @ 6:00 PM AST


Nicaraguan League Championship:

Edgard Montiel (former DSL-Chinandega) started and batted third.  1-for-4 with two strikeouts.

Leon beat Chinandega 16-4
LBPN Official Site Post Game

Sunday's Game:
Chinandega (1-2) visits Leon (2-1) @ 6:00 PM


Australian Baseball League:

Pete Kozma (former St. Louis-Perth) started at shortstop and batted second.  2-for-3 with one home run, two RBIs, one run, and assisted in one double play.

Jeremy Hazelbaker (former St. Louis-Adelaide) started in left field and batted second.  0-for-3 with one walk and one sacrifice.
Mikey Reynolds (former Springfield-Adelaide) started at shortstop and batted third.  1-for-4 with one run, one walk, and one stolen base.

Adelaide beat Perth 6-5

Shane Robinson (former St. Louis-Melbourne) started in centerfield and batted second.  0-for-6 at the plate.

Melbourne beat Geelong-Korea 13-3

No Games Scheduled Until Thursday


Caribbean Series (February 1, 2020):

Notes:
Cuba again issued another statement accusing Juan Francisco Puello of purposely holding them out of the Caribbean Series: Meridiano

Orlando Hernandez (former Washington) spoke on Cuba missing out on the Caribbean Series: El Nuevo Herald

Cardinals Winter League Notebook 1-10-2020: Francisco Pena Singles Twice & Hits A Solo Home Run; Ramon Urias Singles, Doubles, Walks, & Drives In One Run; Rangel Ravelo Singles Twice, Knocks In One Run, & Headed To KBO

Cuadrangular de Francisco Peña 🚀 pic.twitter.com/xKfUvTVQvm

— Grupo Pappy Pérez (@GrupoPappyPerez) January 10, 2020

Mexican Pacific League Playoffs:

Ramon Urias (Memphis-Mochis) started at shortstop and batted third.  2-for-3 with one double, one RBI, two runs, and one walk.

Jalisco beat Mochis 13-5
LMP Official Site Post Game

Irving Lopez (Springfield-Hermosillo) started at shortstop and batted eighth.  0-for-2 at the plate.

Fernando Salas (former St. Louis-Hermosillo) entered in the ninth and pitched one inning.  He allowed one hit and no runs.  (p-s:11-8)(g/f:2-1)

Mazatlan beat Hermosillo 1-0
LMP Official Site Post Game

Friday's Game:
Mochis (3-3) visits Jalisco (3-3) @ 8:00 PM CT

Dominican League Round Robin:

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

Audry Perez (former St. Louis-Escogido) entered late in the game as a pinch runner and scored.

Azucareros beat Escogido 8-7 in 13 innings
LIDOM Official Site Post Game

Donovan Solano (former Memphis-Licey) started at third base and batted second.  2-for-4 and assisted in one double play.

Evan MacLane (former St. Louis-Licey) started and pitched four innings.  He allowed six hits, four earned runs, three home runs, hit one batter, and struck two out for the losing decision (1-1).  (g/f:5-2)

Rangel Ravelo (St. Louis-Cibaenas) started at first base and batted third.  2-for-4 with one RBI and assisted in three double plays.

Francisco Pena (former St. Louis-Cibaenas) started at catcher and batted eighth.  3-for-4 with one home run, one two-out RBI, and one run.

Cibaenas beat Licey 6-0
LIDOM Official Site Post Game

Notes:
Rangel Ravelo (St. Louis-Cibaenas) is headed to KBO and will continue to play for Cibaenas: Cibaenas Official Site

Friday's Games:
Cibaenas (5-8) visits Licey (7-6) @ 7:15 PM AST
Escogido (5-8) visits Azucareros (9-4) @ 7:30 PM AST

Venezuelan League Playoffs:

Stats:
Cesar Valera (former Palm Beach-Caribes) has played in five games going 8-for-19 (.421) with one double, one triple, 11 total bases, two runs, one walk, three strikeouts, .476 OBP, .579 SLG, and 1.055 OPS.
Ildemaro Vargas (former Springfield-Lara) has played in two games going 3-for-9 (.333) with three total bases, one walk, one strikeout, one caught stealing, .400 OBP, .333 SLG, and .733 OPS.
Gabriel Lino (former Memphis-Caribes) has played in four games going 4-for-13 (.308) with one triple, two RBIs, six total bases, two runs, one walk, four strikeouts, .400 OBP, .462 SLG, and .862 OPS.
Ronny Cedeno (former MLB signing-Magallanes) has played in five games going 6-for-20 (.300) with one triple, three RBIs, eight total bases, two runs, one walk, four strikeouts, one caught stealing, .333 OBP, .400 SLG, and .733 OPS.
Wilfredo Tovar (former Memphis-Caracas) has played in five games going 4-for-21 (.190) with two RBIs, four total bases, one run, one stolen base, two strikeouts, .190 OBP, .190 SLG, and .381 OPS.
Oscar Hernandez (MiLB signing-Magallanes) has played in three games going 1-for-7 (.143) with one double, one RBI, two total bases, .143 OBP, .286 SLG, and .429 OPS.
Jose Garcia (former Memphis-Caracas) has played in two games going 0-for-1 (.000) with one run and one strikeout.
Luis Bandes (former Johnson City-La Guaira) has played in one game going 0-for-1 (.000).
Wilfred Vivas (former GCL-Magallanes) has played in one game and scored one run.

Williams Perez (Springfield free agent-Lara) has made one start posting a 0-0 record, 0.00 ERA, and 0.67 WHIP.  He's allowed three hits, no runs, one walk, and struck eight out over six innings.
Edubray Ramos (former VSL-La Guaira) has made four relief appearances posting a 0-0 record, 0.00 ERA, 0.75 WHIP, and one hold.  He's allowed three hits, no runs, and struck two out over four innings.
Miguel Socolovich (former St. Louis-Caracas) has made two relief appearances posting a 1-0 record, 0.00 ERA, and 0.86 WHIP.  He's allowed two hits, no runs, and struck three out over 2.1 innings.
Kristhiam Linares (former Springfield-La Guaira) has made three relief appearances posting a 0-0 frecord, 0.00 ERA, 2.00 WHIP, and one hold.  He's allowed two hits, no runs, and struck one out over one inning.
Jorge Rondon (former St. Louis-Magallanes) has made four relief appearances posting a 0-0 record, 2.08 ERA, and 1.15 WHIP.  He's allowed three hits, one earned run, two walks, and struck two out over 4.1 innings.
Nestor Molina (former MiLB signing-Lara) has made two starts posting a 0-0 record, 2.70 ERA, and 1.60 WHIP.  He's allowed 12 hits, three earned runs, four walks, and struck six out over ten innings.
Pedro Rodriguez (former MiLB signing-Lara) has made five relief appearances posting a 0-0 record, 2.70 ERA, 1.35 WHIP, and three holds.  He's allowed six hits, two earned runs, three walks, and struck three out over 6.2 innings.
Elniery Garcia (former Memphis-Caracas) has made one start posting a 0-0 record,. 4.50 ERA, and 1.25 WHIP.  He's allowed four hits, four runs (two earned), one walk, and struck one out over four innings.
Vicente Campos (former MiLB signing-Lara) has made four relief appearances posting a 0-0 record, 8.10 ERA, 2.40 WHIP, and two holds.  He's allowed six hits, six runs (three earned), and two walks over 3.1 innings.
Liarvis Breto (MiLB signing-Caribes) has made two relief appearances posting a 0-0 record, 9.00 ERA, and 2.00 WHIP.  He's allowed one hit, one earned run, one walk, hit one batter, and struck two out over one inning.

Notes:
The LVBP is still reviewing the brawl from the Zulia-Caribes game: El Emergente

Friday's Games:
Caribes (2-3) visits Zulia (3-2) @ 6:00 PM VET
Caracas (2-3) visits La Guaira (3-2) @ 6:00 PM VET
Magallanes (2-3) visits Lara (3-2) @ 6:00 PM VET

Puerto Rican League Playoffs:

Jonathan Rodriguez (former Memphis-Manati) started as designated hitter and batted eighth.  0-for-3 at the plate.

Santurce beat Manati 2-0
LBPRC Official Site Post Game

Notes:
Puebla (LMB) has signed Pedro Echemendia (former Memphis-Caguas) for the 2020 season: Pelota Cubana Blog

Friday's Game:
Carolina (2-1) visits Mayaguez (1-2) @ 1:00 PM AST


Nicaraguan League Championship:

Round Robin Final Stats:
Edgard Montiel (former DSL-Chinandega) played in six games going 8-for-20 (.400) with one double, one home run, five RBIs, 12 total bases, five runs, five walks (one intentional), two hit by pitches, two sac flies, six strikeouts, .517 OBP, .600 SLG, and 1.117 OPS.

Ronald Medrano (former GCL-Leon) has made two starts posting a 0-1 record, 6.35 ERA, and 2.12 WHIP.  He allowed seven hits, four earned runs, five walks, threw one wild pitch, and struck seven out over 5.2 innings.
Isaac Silva (former Johnson City-Leon) made three appearances (two stats) posting a 0-1 record, 9.35 ERA, and 1,96 WHIP.  He allowed 13 hits, 11 runs (nine earned), four walks (one intentional), threw two wild pitches, hit one batter, and struck 12 out over 8.2 innings.

Notes:
Nicaragua will play in the World Baseball Preclassic in March: La Prensa

Friday's Games:
Chinandega (1-0) visits Leon (0-1) @ 6:00 PM


Australian Baseball League:

Jeremy Martinez (former Memphis-Brisbane) started at catcher and batted third.  1-for-2 with one double, one run, one walk, and allowed one stolen base.

Canberra beat Brisbane 11-4

Pete Kozma (former St. Louis-Perth) started at shortstop and batted second.  1-for-4 with one run and one stolen base.

Jeremy Hazelbaker (former St. Louis-Adelaide) started in left field and batted second.  1-for-4 with one double, one two-out RBI, and two strikeouts.
Mikey Reynolds (former Springfield-Adelaide) started at shortstop and batted third.  1-for-4 with one stolen base.

Adelaide beat Perth 3-2

Saturday's Games:
Perth (17-12) visits Adelaide (17-8) for a doubleheader
Canberra (12-14) visits Brisbane (13-17) for a doubleheader
Melbourne (16-13) visits Geelong-Korea (9-20) for a doubleheader
Auckland (17-13) visits Sydney (13-17)

Cardinals Winter League Notebook 1-4-2020: Harold Arauz Strikes Out Three Over Eight Scoreless Innings For The Win; Evan MacLane Strikes Out Two Over Five Scoreless Innings For The Win; Jeremy Martinez Singles, Homers, & Drives In Two Runs

Serie empatada 1-1, @AstronautasCH ganan 1-0 a @federalesdechi. pic.twitter.com/65MWTYUJjm

— ProbeisOficial (@ProbeisOficial) January 3, 2020

Mexican Pacific League Playoffs:

Ramon Urias (Memphis-Mochis) started at shortstop and batted third.  1-for-3 with two runs, two walks, two strikeouts, and assisted in one double play.
Carlos Soto (Peoria-Mochis) entered late in the game at catcher and batted ninth.  One RBI, one walk, one sac fly, and one caught stealing.

Mochis beat Jalisco 11-5
LMP Official Site Post Game

Alex Mejia (former St. Louis-Monterrey) started at shortstop and batted second.  0-for-3 with one sacrifice and one strikeout.
Rainel Rosario (former Springfield-Monterrey) started in centerfield and batted third.  0-for-3 with one RBI, one sac fly, and one strikeout.
Niko Vasquez (former Springfield-Monterrey) started at third base and batted seventh.  0-for-3 with one hit by pitch.

Obregon beat Monterrey 5-2
LMP Official Site Post Game

Irving Lopez (Springfield-Hermosillo) started at shortstop and batted eighth.  1-for-4 with one strikeout, one throwing error, and assisted in one double play.
Fernando Salas (former St. Louis-Hermosillo) entered in the ninth and pitched one inning.  He allowed one hit, one unearned run, and one walk for the losing decision (0-1).  (p-s:16-10)(g/f:1-2)

Mazatlan beat Hermosillo 4-3
LMP Official Site Post Game

Efren Navarro (former Memphis-Culiacan) started as designated hitter and batted fifth.  0-for-3 with one strikeout.

Mexicali beat Culiacan 2-0
LMP Official Site Post Game

No Games Scheduled For Saturday


Dominican League Round Robin:

Raul Valdes (former St. Louis-Azucareros) started and pitched five innings.  He allowed three hits, two earned runs, one home run, six walks, and struck three out.  (g/f:4-5)

Alberto Triunfel (former Springfield-Escogido) entered late in the game at second base.

Escogido beat Azucareros 3-2
LIDOM Official Site Post Game

Donovan Solano (former Memphis-Licey) started at third base and batted second.  0-for-4 at the plate.
Evan MacLane (former St. Louis-Licey) started and pitchedc five innings.  He allowed two hits, no runs, one walk, and struck two out for the winning decision (1-0).  (g/f:5-5)

Rangel Ravelo (St. Louis-Cibaenas) started at first base and batted third.  0-for-3 with one walk, one strikeout, and assisted in one double play.
Francisco Pena (former St. Louis-Cibaenas) started at catcher and batted ninth.  0-for-1 with one walk and allowed one stolen base.

Licey beat Cibaenas 2-0
LIDOM Official Site Post Game

Notes:
Lino Rivera (former Arkansas-Azucareros MGR) was fined for his actions in Friday's game: El Caribe

Saturday's Games:
Cibaenas (2-6) visits Escogido (4-4) @ 2:30 PM AST
Licey (6-2) visits Azucareros (4-4) @ 7:30 PM AST


Colombian League:

Notes:
Starlin Rodriguez (former Springfield-Sincelejo) scored one run as Monteria beat Sincelejo 7-6: LPBCol Twitter


Venezuelan League Playoffs:

Cesar Valera (former Palm Beach-Caribes) started in left field and batted third.  2-for-3 with one sacrifice.
Liarvis Breto (MiLB signing-Caribes) entered in the sixth and pitched to three batters.  He allowed one hit, one earned run, one walk, and hit one batter.  (p-s:13-5)

Zulia beat Caribes 6-0
LVBP Official Site Post Game

Wilfredo Tovar (former Memphis-Caracas) started at shortstop and batted third.  2-for-4 with one RBI, one stolen base, and one strikeout.

Edubray Ramos (former VSL-La Guaira) entered in the sixth and pitched one inning.  He allowed no hits or runs.  (p-s:12-8)(g/f:1-0)

La Guaira beat Caracas 7-3
LVBP Official Site Post Game

Ronny Cedeno (former MLB signing-Magallanes) started at second base and batted eighth.  2-for-6 at the plate.
Jorge Rondon (former St. Louis-Magallanes) entered in the sixth and pitched 1.1 innings.  He allowed no hits or runs, and one walk.  (p-s:15-8)(g/f:3-0)(ir-s:1-0)

Ildemaro Vargas (former Springfield-Lara) started at second base and batted second.  1-for-5 with one walk and one strikeout.
Nestor Molina (former MiLB signing-Lara) started and pitched five innings.  He allowed seven hits, two earned runs, one walk, and struck one out.  (p-s:81-51)(g/f:5-5)
Vicente Campos (former MiLB signing-Lara) entered in the sixth and pitched one inning.  He allowed two hits, two earned runs, one walk, and threw one wild pitch for the blown save (1).  (p-s:21-13)(g/f:0-2)
Pedro Rodriguez (former MiLB signing-Lara) entered in the eighth and pitched one inning.  He allowed one hit, no runs, and struck one out.  (p-s:12-9)(g/f:1-1)

Magallanes beat Lara 7-5 in 11 innings
LVBP Official Site Post Game

Notes:
Juan Gonzalez (former Memphis-Caribes) was removed from the active roster: Caribes Official Site

Miguel Socolovich (former St. Louis-Caracas) is on the active roster but still unavailable: El Emergente

Saturday's Games:
Caracas (0-1) visits La Guaira (1-0) @ 3:00 PM VET
Caribes (0-1) visits Zulia (1-0) @ 6:00 PM VET
Magallanes (1-0) visits Lara (0-1) @ 6:00 PM VET


Puerto Rican League Playoffs:

Hector Hernandez (former Palm Beach-Santurce) started and pitched 5.1 innings.  He allowed eight hits, two earned runs, and struck four out for the winning decision (1-0).  (g/f:5-5)

Santurce beat Manati 3-2
LBPRC Official Site Post Game

Yariel Gonzalez (Springfield-Mayaguez) started in right field and batted fifth.  0-for-3 with one strikeout.

Anthony Garcia (former Memphis-Carolina) started in right field and batted leadoff.  0-for-3 with one hit by pitch.

Carolina beat Mayaguez 4-3 in 12 innings
LBPRC Official Site Post Game

Saturday's Games:
Santurce (1-0) visits Manati (0-1) @ 12:15 PM AST
Carolina (1-0) visits Mayaguez (0-1) @ 7:15 PM AST


Nicaraguan League Round Robin:

Isaac Silva (former Johnson City-Leon) started and pitched 2.1 innings.  He allowed four hits, five earned runs, three walks (one intentional), and struck two out for the losing decision (0-1).

Rivas beat Leon 8-3
LBPN Official Site Post Game

Saturday's Game:
Chinandega (4-2) visits Leon (3-3) @ 4:00 PM


Panama League Playoffs:

Notes:
Harold Arauz (former Memphis-Chiriqui Astronauts) started and pitched innings allowing seven hits, no runs, one walk, and struck three out for the winning decision as Astronauts beat Federals 1-0: Panama League Official Site


Australian Baseball League:

Pete Kozma (former St. Louis-Perth) started at shortstop and batted second.  1-for-3 with one run.

Perth beat Brisbane 9-1 in game one of doubleheader

Jeremy Martinez (former Memphis-Brisbane) started at catcher and batted fourth.  2-for-3 with one home run, two two-out RBIs, one run, and threw out one of two base runners.

Pete Kozma (former St. Louis-Perth) started at second base and batted second.  2-for-5 with one run.

Brisbane beat Perth 4-3 in game two of doubleheader

Shane Robinson (former St. Louis-Melbourne) started in centerfield and batted second.  0-for-3 with one walk.

Melbourne beat Sydney 6-5

Sunday's Games:
Geelong-Korea (9-18) visits Auckland (15-12)
Adelaide (16-8) visits Canberra (11-13)
Sydney (11-16) visits Melbourne (15-12)
Brisbane (11-16) visits Perth (17-10)

Cardinals Winter League Notebook 1-3-2020: Donovan Solano Singles Twice & Drives In Two Runs; Shane Robinson Singles, Doubles, & Knocks In One Run; Rangel Ravelo Fined By LIDOM

🗣“Traeme esa como sea” dijo un fanático🧢 antes de Donovan Solano conectar el rodado que al final dio la ventaja a los @TigresdelLicey #LEvsTL#LIDOM#RoundRobin#CopaBHDLeon pic.twitter.com/jqA87AvHGy

— LIDOM (@LIDOMRD) January 3, 2020

Cuban League:

Notes:
15-year old right-handed hitting outfielder Yassel Izaguirre (Las Tunas) and 21-year old left-handed first baseman/outfielder/pitcher Oscar Luis Colas (Santiago/Softbank) have defected: Pelota Cubana Blog and Pelota Cubana Blog


Korean Baseball Organization:

Notes:
Kim Jae-Hwan (Doosan) is still holding out hope that he will sign in MLB: Yonhap News Agency


Mexican Pacific League Playoffs:

Ramon Urias (Memphis-Mochis) started at shortstop and batted third.  0-for-4 and assisted in one double play.
Carlos Soto (Peoria-Mochis) started at catcher and batted ninth.  0-for-2 and allowed one stolen base.

Jalisco beat Mochis 5-2
LMP Official Site Post Game

Rainel Rosario (former Springfield-Monterrey) started in centerfield and batted third.  0-for-4 with two strikeouts.
Alex Mejia (former St. Louis-Monterrey) started at shortstop and batted sixth.  0-for-3 with one strikeout.
Niko Vasquez (former Springfield-Monterrey) started at third base and batted seventh.  0-for-3 with one strikeout and assisted in one double play.

Obregon beat Monterrey 8-1
LMP Official Site Post Game

Irving Lopez (Springfield-Hermosillo) started at shortstop and batted eighth.  3-for-4 with one double and two runs.
Fernando Salas (former St. Louis-Hermosillo) entered in the ninth and pitched one inning.  He allowed one hit and no runs.  (p-s:9-8)(g/f:0-2)

Hermosillo beat Mazatlan 9-0
LMP Official Site Post Game

Efren Navarro (former Memphis-Culiacan) started as designated hitter and batted fifth.  1-for-4 with one run and one strikeout.

Culiacan beat Mexicali 6-3
LMP Official Site Post Game

Friday's Games:
Mochis (0-1) visits Jalisco (1-0) @ 8:00 PM CST
Monterrey (0-1) visits Obregon (1-0) @ 7:10 PM MST
Mazatlan (0-1) visits Hermosillo (1-0) @ 7:30 PM MST
Mexicali (0-1) visits Culiacan (1-0) @ 7:35 PM MST


Dominican League Round Robin:

Donovan Solano (former Memphis-Licey) started at third base and batted second.  2-for-5 with two RBIs (one w/two-outs), one run, and assisted in one double play.

Licey beat Escogido 10-4
LIDOM Official Site Post Game

Rangel Ravelo (St. Louis-Cibaenas) started at first base and batted third.  0-for-4 with two strikeouts.
Francisco Pena (former St. Louis-Cibaenas) started at catcher and batted ninth.  0-for-3 with one strikeout, grounded into one double play, one throwing error, and allowed two stolen bases.

Azucareros beat Cibaenas 4-0
LIDOM Official Site Post Game

Notes:
Rangel Ravelo (St. Louis-Cibaenas) and two others were fined for criticizing umpires: LIDOM Official Site

Friday's Games:
Azucareros (4-3) visits Escogido (3-4) @ 7:15 PM AST
Licey (5-2) visits Cibaenas (2-5) @ 7:30 PM AST


Colombian League Playoffs:

Friday's Games:
Monteria (0-0) visits Sincelejo (0-0) @ 7:00 PM
Barranquilla: Giants (0-0) visits Gators (0-0) @ 7:00 PM - Will Changarotty (former State College) is scheduled to start for Giants.


Venezuelan League Playoffs:

Friday's Games:
Caribes (0-0) visits Zulia (0-0) @ 6:00 PM AST
Caracas (0-0) visits La Guaira (0-0) @ 6:00 PM AST
Magallanes (0-0) visits Lara (0-0) @ 6:00 PM AST - Nestor Molina (former MiLB signing) is scheduled to start for Lara


Puerto Rican League Playoffs:

Notes:
Thieves broke into Santurce stadium and stole $4,500 worth in items, for the second time: Primera Hora

Juan Gonzalez (former MiLB signing) will manage Humacao for the 2019 Double-A League season: El Nuevo Dia

Friday's Games:
Manati (0-0) visits Santurce (0-0) @ 7:15 PM AST
Mayaguez (0-0) visits Carolina (0-0) @ 7:15 PM AST


Nicaraguan League Round Robin:

Friday's Game:
Leon (3-2) visits Rivas (1-4) @ 6:00 PM


Panama League Playoffs:

Friday's Game:
Chiriqui: Astronauts (0-1) visit Federals (1-0) @ 2:30 PM


Australian Baseball League:

Shane Robinson (former St. Louis-Melbourne) started in centerfield and batted second.  2-for-4 with one double, one RBI, one run, one stolen base, and one outfield assist.

Sydney beat Melbourne 6-3

Jeremy Martinez (former Memphis-Brisbane) started at catcher and batted fourth.  0-for-3 with one walk and two strikeouts.

Pete Kozma (former St. Louis-Perth) started at second base and batted second.  2-for-4 with one two-out RBI, one walk, and one caught stealing/pickoff.

Perth beat Brisbane 9-3

Saturday's Games:
Brisbane (10-15) visits Perth (16-9) for a doubleheader
Geelong-Korea (9-17) visits Auckland (14-12)
Sydney (11-15) visits Melbourne (14-12)

Cardinals Winter League Notebook 12-30-19: Ronny Cedeno Singles, Walks Twice, & Hits A Three-Run Homer, 50th Of LVBP Career; Raul Valdes Strikes Out Five & Allows One Run Over Six Innings For The Win, Sets LIDOM Strikeout Record; Rakuten Named Tommy Cruz Hitting Coach

Felicidades Ronny Cedeño por tu cuadrangular número 50 en la Liga Venezolana de Béisbol Profesional (@LVBP_Oficial)

👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏

📢 Vamossss Ronnyyyyyy#MagallaneroSoy ⚓💪#VamosMagallaneros pic.twitter.com/qTcOHfgEY1

— Magallanes BBC (@Magallanes_bbc) December 29, 2019

Chinese Professional Baseball League:

Notes:
Rakuten hired Tommy Cruz (former St. Louis) as hitting coach: CPBL Stats Twitter


Cuban League:

Notes:
18-year old utility player Narbe Yadan Cruz (Havana) has fled Cuba: Pelota Cubana Blog


Mexican Pacific League:

Irving Lopez (Springfield-Hermosillo) entered late in the game at shortstop and batted sixth.  1-for-1 at the plate.
Fernando Salas (former St. Louis-Hermosillo) entered in the ninth and pitched one inning.  He allowed two hits, no runs, and struck one out for the save (11).  (p-s:16-11)(g/f:0-2)

Hermosillo beat Obregon 4-1
LMP Official Site Post Game

Efren Navarro (former Memphis-Culiacan) started in left field and batted fifth.  0-for-3 with one strikeout and grounded into one double play.
Alexis Wilson (Peoria-Culiacan) started at catcher and batted eighth.  0-for-3 with one strikeout and threw out one base runner.

Jalisco beat Culiacan 1-0
LMP Official Site Post Game

Ramon Urias (Memphis-Mochis) started at shortstop and batted fourth.  0-for-4, one throwing error, and assisted in one double play.
Carlos Soto (Peoria-Mochis) started at catcher and batted eighth.  1-for-4 with one ground into double play, one throwing error, and allowed three stolen bases.

Mazatlan beat Mochis 4-2
LMP Official Site Post Game

Monday's Games:
Monterrey (25-39) visits Guasave (25-39) @ 7:30 PM MT
Obregon (42-21) visits Hermosillo (37-25) @ 7:30 PM MT
Jalisco (38-27) visits Culiacan (36-28) @ 7:35 PM MT
Mochis (31-35) visits Mazatlan (30-36) @ 8:00 PM MT
Navojoa (25-39) visits Mexicali (32-32) @ 7:30 PM PT


Dominican League Round Robin:

Rangel Ravelo (St. Louis-Cibaenas) started at first base and batted third.  2-for-5 with one double, one two-out RBI, one run, and two strikeouts.
Yefri Perez (former MiLB signing-Cibaenas) entered late in the game in left field.
Francisco Pena (former St. Louis-Cibaenas) started at catcher and batted ninth.  2-for-4 with one strikeout.

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

Licey beat Cibaenas 6-5
LIDOM Official Site Post Game

Aramis Garcia (former 2011 draft selection-Azucareros) started at catcher and batted seventh.  1-for-4 with one strikeout.
Raul Valdes (former St. Louis-Azucareros) started and pitched six innings.  He allowed six hits, one earned run, one walk, and struck five out for the winning decision (1-0).  (g/f:3-6)

Azucareros beat Escogido 4-1
LIDOM Official Site Post Game

Notes:
Raul Valdes (former St. Louis-Azucareros) is the All-Time Strikeout Leader in LIDOM postseason: Azucareros Official Site

Rangel Ravelo (St. Louis-Cibaenas) took to his Instagram to call out the umpires: Listin Diario

Monday's Games:
Licey (3-1) visits Escogido (2-2) @ 5:00 PM AST
Azucareros (2-2) visits Cibaenas (1-3) @ 5:00 PM AST


Colombian League:

Notes:
Wilman Madera (GCL-Barranquilla) and Enrique Perez (Johnson City-Barranquilla) each pitched as Barranquilla beat Santa Marta 6-2: Barranquilla Official Site


Venezuelan League:

Luis Bandes (former Johnson City-La Guaira) started at first base and batted fourth.  1-for-5 with one strikeout and assisted in two double plays.

Ronny Cedeno (former MLB signing-Magallanes) started at second base and batted eighth.  2-for-2 with one home run, three RBIs, three runs, and two walks.
Jorge Rondon (former St. Louis-Magallanes) entered in the seventh and pitched 1.2 innings.  He allowed two hits, one unearned run, one walk, and struck one out.  (p-s:22-13)(g/f:3-0)(ir-s:2-0)

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

Jose Garcia (former Memphis-Caracas) started in left field and batted second.  0-for-3 with one strikeout.

Anderson Gerdel (former Palm Beach-Margarita) entered in the fourth and pitched to two batters.  He allowed no hits or runs.  (p-s:3-2)(g/f:0-2)
Kender Villegas (former Palm Beach-Margarita) entered in the ninth and pitched to two batters.  He allowed no hits or runs, and struck one out.  (p-s:6-6)(g/f:1-0)

Caracas beat Margarita 3-2
LVBP Official Site Post Game

No Games Scheduled For Monday


Puerto Rican League:

Tyler Herron (former Springfield-Caguas) entered in the sixth and pitched to three batters.  He allowed two hits and no runs.  (g/f:0-1)(ir-s:1-1)

Santurce beat Caguas 3-2
LBPRC Official Site Post Game

Anthony Garcia (former Memphis-Carolina) started in right field and moved to left, batting third.  0-for-3 with one walk and one strikeout.

Jonathan Rodriguez (former Memphis-Manati) entered late in the game in left field and moved to right, batting sixth.  1-for-2 with one double and one run.

Manati beat Carolina 4-2 in game one of doubleheader

Jonathan Rodriguez (former Memphis-Manati) started in right field and batted seventh.  0-for-4 with one run and one strikeout.

Anthony Garcia (former Memphis-Carolina) started in right field and batted leadoff.  0-for-1 with one RBI, two walks, one sac fly, one hit by pitch, and one caught stealing.

Carolina beat Manati 4-3 in 10 innings in game two of doubleheader
LBPRC Official Site Post Game

Notes:
Santurce honored Pedro Guerrero (former St. Louis) on Sunday: Listin Diario and El Caribe

No Games Scheduled For Monday


Panama League:

Notes:
Harold Arauz (former Memphis-Chiriqui Astronauts) started and pitched eight innings, allowing five hits and one run as Chiriqui beat Metro 2-1 for the championship birth: TV Max Deportes


Australian Baseball League:

Pete Kozma (former St. Louis-Perth) started at second base and batted second.  1-for-4 with two two-out RBIs, two runs, one walk, one strikeout, and assisted in one double play.

Perth beat Sydney 10-3

No Games Scheduled Until Thursday

Cardinals Winter League Notebook 12-29-19: Pedro Echemendia Strikes Out Five & Allows One Run Over Five Innings; Hector Hernandez Strikes Out Two & Allows One Run Over Five Innings; Jackson Solarte & Geddy Guerra Each Tossed Scoreless Starts

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— Pedro L Echemendia Naceira (@PedroLuis_sachy) December 27, 2019

Mexican Pacific League:

Ramon Urias (Memphis-Mochis) started at shortstop and batted fourth.  0-for-2 with one walk and assisted in one double play.

Mochis beat Mazatlan 2-1 in game one of doubleheader

Ramon Urias (Memphis-Mochis) started at shortstop and batted fourth.  1-for-3 with one strikeout and assisted in one double play.
Carlos Soto (Peoria-Mochis) started at catcher and batted ninth.  0-for-2 with one strikeout and allowed one stolen base.

Mazatlan beat Mochis 3-1 in game two of doubleheader
LMP Official Site Post Game

Niko Vasquez (former Springfield-Monterrey) started at third base and batted fifth.  1-for-5 with one run and one strikeout.
Alex Mejia (former St. Louis-Monterrey) started at shortstop and batted sixth.  1-for-3 with one sacrifice.

Monterrey beat Gusasave 4-1
LMP Official Site Post Game

Irving Lopez (Springfield-Hermosillo) started at shortstop and batted ninth.  0-for-1 with one walk and assisted in one double play.
Fernando Salas (former St. Louis-Hermosillo) entered in the ninth and pitched one inning.  He allowed no hits or runs, and struck two out.  (p-s:15-11)

Obregon beat Hermosillo 7-2 in 14 innings
LMP Official Site Post Game

Efren Navarro (former Memphis-Culiacan) started at first base and batted fifth.  0-for-4 and assisted in one double play.
Alexis Wilson (Peoria-Culiacan) entered late in the game at catcher and batted seventh.  1-for-1 with one RBI and assisted in one double play.
Mateo Gil (Johnson City-Culiacan) started at shortstop and batted ninth.  2-for-4 with two doubles, two strikeouts, and assisted in one double play.

Culiacan beat Jalisco 4-2
LMP Official Site Post Game

Sunday's Games:
Navojoa (25-39) visits Mexicali (32-32) @ 4:00 PM PT
Monterrey (25-39) visits Guasave (25-39) @ 5:00 PM MT
Obregon (42-21) visits Hermosillo (37-25) @ 5:00 PM MT
Jalisco (38-27) visits Culiacan (36-28) @ 5:05 PM MT
Mochis (31-35) visits Mazatlan (30-36) @ 6:00 PM MT


Dominican League Round Robin:

Donovan Solano (former Memphis-Licey) started at third base and batted fifth.  0-for-4 with three strikeouts.
Evan MacLane (former St. Louis-Licey) entered in the sixth and pitched 2.1 innings.  He allowed one hit, no runs, and struck one out for the hold (1).  (g/f:3-1)

Licey beat Azucareros 6-3
LIDOM Official Site Post Game

Audry Perez (former St. Louis-Escogido) started at catcher and batted eighth.  0-for-4 with one strikeout and grounded into one double play.

Rangel Ravelo (St. Louis-Cibaenas) started at first base and batted third.  1-for-4 with one double, one strikeout, and assisted in one double play.
Edmundo Sosa (St. Louis-Cibaenas) started at shortstop and batted fifth.  0-for-1 with one run and one walk.
Francisco Pena (former St. Louis-Cibaenas) started at catcher and batted ninth.  0-for-3 with one strikeout, assisted in one double play, and threw out one base runner.

Cibaenas beat Escogido 4-1
LIDOM Official Site Post Game

Sunday's Games:
Cibaenas (1-3) visits Licey (3-1) @ 5:00 PM AST
Escogido (2-2) visits Azucareros (2-2) @ 5:00 PM AST


Colombian League:

Notes:
Jackson Solarte (former VSL-Barranquilla) earned the win as Barranquilla beat Santa Marta 6-0: El Heraldo

Ramon Ulacio (former GCL-Barranquilla) pitched a scoreless inning: Barranquilla Official Twitter

Geddy Guerra (former VSL-Sinclejeo) earned the win as Sincelejo beat Barranquilla 3-0: LPBCol Twitter


Venezuelan League:

Luis Bandes (former Johnson City-La Guaira) entered late in the game as designated hitter and batted fourth.  1-for-3 with one RBI and one run.
Krishtiam Linares (former Springfield-La Guaira) entered in the fifth and pitched to four batters.  He allowed no hits, one earned run, two walks, and struck one out.  (p-s:22-11)(g/f:1-0)(ir-s:1-0)
Edubray Ramos (former VSL-La Guaira) entered in the seventh and pitched one inning.  He allowed one hit, one unearned run, threw one wild pitch, and struck one out for the hold (1).  (p-s:14-9)(g/f:1-1)

La Guaira beat Zulia 10-9 in 10 innings
LVBP Official Site Post Game

Williams Perez (Springfield free agent-Lara) started and pitched 3.1 innings.  He allowed seven hits, three earned runs, two walks, hit one batter, and struck one out.  (p-s:66-36)(g/f:8-0)
Pedro Rodriguez (former MiLB signing-Lara) entered in the seventh and pitched one inning.  He allowed one hit, no runs, and struck one out  for the winning decision (1-3).  (p-s:22-13)(g/f:1-0)

Lara beat Aragua 8-3
LVBP Official Site Post Game

Jose Garcia (former Memphis-Caracas) started at second base and batted ninth.  1-for-3 with one double and two RBIs.

Caracas beat Margarita 4-2 in game two of doubleheader
LVBP Official Site Post Game

Cesar Valera (former Palm Beach-Caribes) started in left field and batted third.  1-for-4 with two RBIs, one run, and grounded into one double play.
Gabriel Lino (former Memphis-Caribes) started at catcher and batted seventh.  1-for-1 at the plate.

Wilfredo Vivas (former GCL-Magallanes) started at shortstop and batted ninth.  1-for-4 with one strikeout and assisted in one double play.

Caribes beat Magallanes 11-0
LVBP Official Site Post Game

Notes:
Miguel Socolovich (former St. Louis-Caracas) has a tear in his left calf muscle: LVBP Official Site

Notes:
Lara (23-18) visits Aragua (17-24) @ 4:00 PM VET
La Guaira (25-16) visits Magallanes (20-21) @ 5:00 PM VET
Caracas (19-22) visits Margarita (15-26) @ 6:00 PM VET


Puerto Rican League:

Pedro Echemendia (former Memphis-Caguas) started and pitched five innings.  He allowed two hits, one earned run, two walks, hit one batter, and struck five out.  (g/f:7-3)

Hector Hernandez (former Palm Beach-Santurce) started and pitched five innings.  He allowed seven hits, one earned run, two walks, and struck two out.  (g/f:4-3)

Caguas beat Santurce 3-2 in 11 innings
LBPRC Official Site Post Game

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

Yariel Gonzalez (Springfield-Mayaguez) started at first base and batted fifth.  0-for-3 with one run, one walk, and assisted in one double play.

Mayaguez beat Carolina 4-0
LBPRC Official Site Post Game

Sunday's Games:
Santurce (20-10) visits Caguas (11-18) @ 6:15 PM AST
Manati (12-17) visits Carolina (16-14) @ 8:00 PM AST


Nicaraguan League Round Robin:

Edgard Montiel (former DSL-Chinandega) started and batted third.  1-for-3 with one RBI, one run, and one strikeout.

Chinandega beat Leon 8-6
LBPN Official Site Post Game

Sunday's Game:
Rivas (0-3) visits Leon (2-1) @ 4:00 PM


Australian Baseball League:

Jeremy Martinez (former Memphis-Brisbane) started at catcher and batted fifth.  1-for-4 at the plate.

Melbourne beat Brisbane 7-1

Pete Kozma (former St. Louis-Perth) started at shortstop and batted second.  1-for-5 with one double, one two-out RBI and one fielding error.

Sydney beat Perth 8-4

Mikey Reynolds (former Springfield-Adelaide) started at shortstop and batted leadoff.  0-for-4 with one strikeout and assisted in one double play.

Adelaide beat Auckland 2-1

Monday's Game:
Perth (14-8) visits Sydney (9-13)

Cardinals Winter League Notebook 12-28-19: Dustin Beggs Strikes Out 13 & Allows One Run Over Seven-Inning Complete-Game Win; Edgard Montiel Singles, Doubles, Walks, Homers, & Drives In Three Runs; Will Changarotty Tossed Six Scoreless Innings For The Win

Check out what @AdelaideGiants starter Dustin Beggs had to say after a 1-0 win over Melbourne this afternoon.

The Giants are 6-0 at home following the win.

RECAP: https://t.co/e08WkElr4L #ABL pic.twitter.com/GIv0CPY5Z7

— Australian Baseball League (@ABL) December 14, 2019

Cuban League:

Notes:
Five prospects will showcase on January 16, 2020 in Santo Domingo, Dominican Republic: Pelota Cubana Blog


Mexican Pacific League:

Alex Mejia (former St. Louis-Monterrey) started at shortstop and batted sixth.  0-for-4 with one strikeout and assisted in one double play.
Niko Vasquez (former Springfield-Monterrey) started at third base and batted seventh.  2-for-3 at the plate.

Mexicali beat Monterrey 2-1
LMP Official Site Post Game

Irving Lopez (Springfield-Hermosillo) started at shortstop and batted ninth.  0-for-4 with one strikeout.

Ramon Urias (Memphis-Mochis) started at shortstop and batted fourth.  0-for-4 at the plate.

Hermosillo beat Mochis 5-1
LMP Official Site Post Game

Efren Navarro (former Memphis-Culiacan) started at first base and batted fifth.  3-for-3 with one double, two runs, one walk, and assisted in two double plays.

Culiacan beat Obregon 5-2
LMP Official Site Post Game

Notes:
Mochis team and fans paid respects to Saul Soto (Aguascalientes-Mochis): Mochis Official Site

Yadiel Hernandez (Washington-Hermosillo) was suspended four games for throwin bat at pitcher after hit by pitch: LMP Official Site

Saturday's Games:
Mochis (30-34) visits Mazatlan (29-35) for a doubleheader beginning @ 5:00 PM MT
Monterrey (24-39) visits Guasave (25-38) @ 6:00 PM MT
Obregon (42-21) visits Hermosillo (37-25) @ 6:00 PM MT
Jalisco (38-26) visits Culiacan (35-28) @ 6:05 PM MT
Navojoa (24-39) visits Mexicali (32-31) @ 6:00 PM PT


Dominican League Round Robin:

Rangel Ravelo (St. Louis-Cibaenas) started at first base and batted third.  0-for-3 with one ground into double play.
Edmundo Sosa (St. Louis-Cibaenas) started at shortstop and batted fifth.  2-for-3 with one run.

Alberto Triunfel (former Springfield-Escogido) entered late in the game at second base.

Escogido beat Cibaenas 10-2
LIDOM Official Site Post Game

Donovan Solano (former Memphis-Licey) started at third base and batted fifth.  1-for-4 with one double and one two-out RBI.
Genesis Cabrera (St. Louis-Licey) started and pitched 3.2 innings.  He allowed four hits, five runs (four earned), two walks, hit one batter, and struck one out for the losing decision (0-1).

Azucareros beat Licey 5-3
LIDOM Official Site Post Game

Notes:
Marcell Ozuna (St. Louis free agent-Cibao) and his wife donated food to the poor in the Dominican Republic: Listin Diario

Saturday's Games:
Azucareros (2-1) visits Licey (2-1) @ 5:00 PM AST
Escogido (2-1) visits Cibaenas (0-3) @ 7:00 PM AST


Colombian League:

Notes:
Will Changarotty (former State College-Barranquilla) pitched six innings to earn the win as Barranquilla beat Santa Marta 2-0: El Heraldo


Venezuelan League:

Nestor Molina (former MiLB signing-Lara) started and pitched 5.1 innings.  He allowed seven hits, five earned runs, one home run, one walk, hit one batter, one throwing error, and struck seven out.  (p-s:84-57)(g/f:6-0)
Vicente Campos (former MiLB signing-Lara) entered in the ninth and pitched one inning.  He allowed one hit, no runs, and two walks.  (p-s:24-9)(g/f:1-2)

Lara beat Zulia 6-5 in 10 innings
LVBP Official Site Post Game

Cesar Valera (former Palm Beach-Caribes) started in left field and batted third.  3-for-5 with one run and one strikeout.
Gabriel Lino (former Memphis-Caribes) started at catcher and batted seventh.  3-for-4 with one home run, one RBI, three runs, and allowed one stolen base.

Luis Bandes (former Johnson City-La Guaira) started in left field and batted sixth.  0-for-5 at the plate.
Edubray Ramos (former VSL-La Guaira) entered in the seventh and pitched one inning.  He allowed no hits or runs, and struck three out.  (p-s:18-11)

Caribes beat La Guaira 9-6
LVBP Official Site Post Game

Wilfred Vivas (former GCL-Magallanes) entered late in the game as a pinch runner.
Ronny Cedeno (former MLB signing-Magallanes) started at second base and batted eighth.  2-for-8 with one RBI, one sac fly, two strikeouts, and assisted in four double plays.
Jorge Rondon (former St. Louis-Magallanes) entered in the sixth and pitched 1.1 innings. He allowed no hits or runs, one walk, and struck two out.

Magallanes beat Aragua 6-4 in 20 innings
LVBP Official Site Post Game

Saturday's Games:
Zulia (24-17) visits La Guaira (24-16) @ 2:00 PM VET
Aragua (17-23) visits Lara (22-18) @ 4:00 PM VET
Caracas (18-21) visits Margarita (14-25) for a doubleheader beginning @ 5:00 PM VET
Caribes (21-20) visits Magallanes (20-20) @ 5:30 PM VET


Puerto Rican League:

Ivan Maldonado (former MiLB tryout-Caguas) started and pitched two innings.  He allowed four hits, four runs (three earned), one home run, and two walks for the losing decision (0-3).  (g/f:2-2)

Yariel Gonzalez (Sprignfield-Mayaguez) started at second base and batted fifth.  0-for-3 with one RBI, one sac fly, one strikeout, and assisted in one double play.

Mayaguez beat Caguas 4-2
LBPRC Official Site Post Game

Saturday's Games:
Caguas (10-18) visits Santurce (20-9) @ 6:15 PM AST
Carolina (16-13) visits Mayaguez (15-16) @ 9:15 PM AST


Nicaraguan League Round Robin:

Edgard Montiel (former DSL-Chinandega) started and batted third.  3-for-3 with one double, one home run, three RBIs, four runs, and one walk.

Chinandega beat Rivas 16-7
LBPN Official Site Post Game

Saturday's Game:
Leon (2-0) visits Chinandega (2-1) @ 4:00 PM


Panama League:

J.R. Davis (former Peoria-Metro) started at second base and batted second.  1-for-4 at the plate.
Jonathan Rivera (former Johnson City-Metro) started in ourfield and batted sixth.  0-for-3 at the plate.

Chiriqui Astronauts beat Metro 4-0

Allen Cordoba (former Johnson City-Herrera) started as designated hitter and batted third.  1-for-5 with two RBIs and one strikeout.

Herrera beat Chiriqui Federals 6-5

Saturday's Game, For Third Place:
Herrera (8-13) visits Metro (8-13) @ 4:00 PM


Australian Baseball League:

Mikey Reynolds (former Springfield-Adelaide) started at shortstop and batted leadoff.  0-for-3 at the plate.
Dustin Beggs (former 2014 draft selection-Adelaide) started and pitched seven innings.  He allowed four hits, one earned run, one home run, and struck 13 out for the winning decision (3-2).  (p-s:97-70)(g/f:4-3)

Adelaide beat Auckland 3-1 in game one of doubleheader

Jeremy Martinez (former Memphis-Brisbane) started at first base and batted fourth.  2-for-3 with one home run, one RBI, one run, and assisted in one double play.

Brisbane beat Melbourne 5-3 in game one of doubleheader

Mikey Reynolds (former Springfield-Adelaide) started at shortstop and batted leadoff.  0-for-4 with one walk and one strikeout.

Auckland beat Adelaide 4-3 in game two of doubleheader

Jeremy Martinez (former Memphis-Brisbane) started at catcher and batted fifth.  1-for-3 with one double.

Brisbane beat Melbourne 4-3 in game two of doubleheader

Pete Kozma (former St. Louis-Perth) started at shortstop and batted second.  2-for-5 with two RBIs, one stolen base, one strikeout, and assisted in two double plays.

Perth beat Sydney 5-2

Sunday's Games:
Canberra (11-12) visits Geelong-Korea (8-15)
Melbourne (12-11) visits Brisbane (10-13)
Perth (14-8) visits Sydney (9-13)
Auckland (12-11) visits Adelaide (15-8)