Cardinals Winter League Notebook 1-23-19: Ivan Maldonado Strikes Out Three Over Seven Scoreless Innings For The Win; Evan MacLane Strikes Out Four Over Two Hitless/Scoreless innings; Vicente Campos Strikes Out One Over One Hitless/Scoreless Inning

Ivan Maldonado ha lanzado una gran pelota esta noche por los Cangrejeros de Santurce! 7IP/4H/3K y ninguna carrera permitida. Foto de nuestro William Diaz en el partido! #lbprc #CangrejerosdeSanturce pic.twitter.com/13RAmJ5SdF

— Con Las Bases Llenas (@ConLasBasesFull) January 23, 2019

Mexican Pacific League Championship:

Yefri Perez (former MiLB signing-Obregon) entered late in the game as a pinch hitter and batted ninth.  0-for-1 at the plate.
Maikel Cleto (former St. Louis-Obregon) entered in the eighth and pitched one inning.  He allowed no hits or runs.  (p-s:15-10)(g/f:2-1)

Jalisco beat Obregon 6-4
LMP Official Site Post Game

No Game Scheduled For Wednesday


Venezuelan League Championship:

Wilfredo Tovar (former Memphis-Caracas) started at shortstop and batted ninth.  1-for-3 at the plate.

Ildemaro Vargas (former Springfield-Lara) started at second base and batted leadoff.  1-for-4 with one walk, one strikeout, and assisted in two double plays.
Rangel Ravelo (Memphis-Lara) started at first base and batted fourth.  2-for-4 with one double, one run, one intentional walk, and assisted in three double plays.
Vicente Campos (former MiLB signing-Lara) entered in the eighth and pitched one inning.  He allowed no hits or runs, and struck one out.  (p-s:13-8)(g/f:1-1)

Lara beat Caracas 7-1
LVBP Official Site Post Game

Wednesday's Game:
Caracas (0-1) visits Lara (1-0) @ 7:00 PM VET


Dominican League Championship:

Evan MacLane (former St. Louis-Estrellas) entered in the sixth and pitched two innings.  He allowed no hits or runs, threw one wild pitch, and struck four out.  (g/f:2-2)
Fernando Tatis (former St. Louis-Estrellas MGR) was ejected in the fifth inning.

Estrellas beat Azucareros 3-0
LIDOM Official Site Post Game

Wednesday's Game:
Estrellas (4-1) visits Azucareros (1-4) @ 7:30 PM AST


Puerto Rican League Championship:

Jonathan Rodriguez (former Memphis-Santurce) started at first base and batted fourth.  0-for-4 with three strikeouts and assisted in two double plays.
Ivan Maldonado (former MiLB tryout-Santurce) started and pitched seven innings.  He allowed four hits, no runs, one walk, struck three out, and assisted in one double play for the winning decision (1-0).  (g/f:9-4)

Yariel Gonzalez (Peoria-Mayaguez) started at first base and batted fourth.  0-for-3 at the plate.
Randy Ruiz (former MiLB signing-Mayaguez) started as designated hitter and batted fifth.  0-for-3 with one strikeout.
Tyler Herron (former Springfield-Mayaguez) entered in the seventh and pitched one inning.  He allowed one hit and no runs.  (g/f:1-2)

Santurce beat Mayaguez 4-0
LBPRC Official Site Post Game

Wednesday's Game:
Mayaguez (0-1) visits Santurce (1-0) @ 7:10 PM AST


Pan American Games Qualifier (January 29, 2019):

Notes:
Jose Calero (former GCL) and Dewin Perez (former Peoria) have been named to the Colombian roster and Neder Horta (former St. Louis scout) as a coach: El Universal

Cardinals Winter League Notebook 1-21-19: Yeison Medina Has A 0.00 ERA, 0.80 WHIP, & Two Holds In Eight LIDOM Postseason Games; Jonathan Rodriguez Has A Slash Line Of .538/.600/1.077 In LBPRC Postseason; Vicente Campos Has A 0.00 ERA, 0.88 WHIP, & One Hold In Seven LVBP Postseason Games

Yeison Medina (0-0, 6.75) no le hicieron carrera anoche, por quinta salida seguida. Medina permitió carrera (4) en su segunda salida. Una presentación de 0.2 entradas frente a las @aguilascibaenas . Luego de eso no le han marcado vuelta. pic.twitter.com/cgGP0vtlf6

— EOBASEBALLCLUB (@EOBASEBALLCLUB) November 30, 2018

Mexican Pacific League Semifinals:

Stats:
Rainel Rosario (former Springfield-Culiacan) has played in five games going 5-for-18 (.278) with one double, one triple, two RBIs, eight total bases, three walks, one stolen base, three strikeouts, one cauvght stealing, .409 OBP, .444 SLG, and .854 OPS.
Iker Franco (former Springfield-Obregon) has played in four games going 1-cfor-4 (.250) with one double, two total bases, one walk, one strikeout, .400 OBP, .500 SLG, and .900 OPS.
Irving Lopez (Palm Beach-Hermosillo) has played in four games going 2-for-9 (.222) with one home run, one RBI, five total bases, two runs, two strikeouts, .222 OBP, .556 SLG, and .778 OPS.
Yefri Perez (former MiLB signing-Obregon) has played in seven games going 3-for-21 (.143) with one double, one RBI, four total bases, one run, one walk, nine strikeouts, .182 OBP, .190 SLG, and .372 OPS.

Arturo Reyes (Memphis-Hermosillo) has made two relief appearances posting a 0-0 record, 1.93 ERA, and 0.86 WHIP.  He's allowed four hits, one earned run, one home run, and struck two out over 4.2 innings.
Maikel Cleto (former St. Louis-Obregon) has made nine relief appearances posting a 2-0 record, 2.92 ERA, 1.14 WHIP, and four saves.  He's allowed eight hits, four earned runs, three home runs, six walks, and struck 16 out over 12.1 innings.
Hector Villalobos (State College-Mochis) has made four relief appearances posting a 0-0 record., 9.00 ERA, and 1.00 WHIP.  He's allowed one hit, two earned runs, one walk, and struck one out over two innings.

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


Venezuelan League Semifinals:

Stats:
Rangel Ravelo (Memphis-Lara) has played in 11 games going 15-for-43 (.349) with two doubles, two home runs, nine RBIs, 23 total bases, five runs, five walks, six strikeouts, .420 OBP, .535 SLG, and .955 OPS.
Ildemaro Vargas (former Springfield-Lara) has played in 11 games going 12-for-41 (.293) with five doubles, six RBIs, 17 total bases, eight runs, eight walks, one stolen base, six strikeouts, two caught stealing, .400 OBP, .415 SLG, and .815 OPS.
Cesar Valera (former Palm Beach-Caribes) has played in six games going 4-for-18 (.222) with three RBIs, four total bases, four strikeouts, .211 OBP, .222 SLG, and .433 OPS.
Ronny Cedeno (former St. Louis signing-Magallanes) has played in 13 games going 11-for-50 (.220) with two doubles, one home run, six RBIs, 16 total bases, seven runs, two walks, seven strikeouts, .264 OBP, .320 SLG, and .584 OPS.
Wilfredo Tovar (former Memphis-Caracas) has played in 11 games going 9-for-41 (.220) with nine total bases, three runs, three walks, eight strikeouts, .273 OBP, .220 SLG, and .492 OPS.
Rafael Ortega (former Memphis-Caribes) has played in 11 games going 8-for-43 (.186) with two doubles, one home run, four RBIs, 13 total bases, eight runs, two walks, four strikeouts, .208 OBP, .302 SLG, and .511 OPS.
Rayder Ascanio (Peoria-Magallanes) has played in six games going 1-for-10 (.100) with one RBI, one total base, one run, one walk, four strikeouts, .182 OBP, .100 SLG, and .282 OPS.
Jose Godoy (Palm Beach-Caribes) has played in one game going 0-for-1 (.000) with one strikeout.

Vicente Campos (former MiLB signing-Lara) has made seven relief appearances posting a 1-0 record, 0.00 ERA, 0.88 WHIP, and one hold.  He's allowed five hits, no runs, two walks, and struck five out over eight innings.
Pedro Rodriguez (former MiLB signing-Magallanes) has made six relief appearances posting a 0-0 record, 0.00 ERA, 0.43 WHIP, and three saves.  He's allowed two hits, no runs, one walk, hit one batter, and struck four out over seven innings.
Williams Perez (MiLB signing-Lara) has made four starts posting a 2-0 record, 1.61 ERA, and 1.03 WHIP.  He's allowed 16 hits, four earned runs, one home run, seven walks, and struck 13 out over 22.1 innings.
Miguel Socolovich (former St. Louis-Caracas) has made eight relief appearances posting a 2-0 record, 4.00 ERA, 1.44 WHIP, one hold, and three saves.  He's allowed eight hits, six runs (four earned), two home runs, five walks, and struck seven out over nine innings.

Championship Begins On Tuesday


Dominican League Championship:

Stats:
Audry Perez (former St. Louyis-Estrellas) has played in ten games going 5-for-27 (.185) with two doubles, two RBIs, seven total bases, one run, five strikeouts, .185 OBP, .259 SLG, and .444 OPS.

Yeison Medina (Palm Beach-Estrellas) has made eigth relief appearances posting a 0-0 record, 0.00 ERA, 0.80 WHIP, and two holds.  He's allowed three hits, no runs, one walk, and struck one out over five innings.
Evan MacLane (former St. Louyis-Estrellas) has made six appearances (two starts) posting a 1-1 record, 1.86 ERA, and 0.93 WHIP.  He's allowed 16 hits, seven runs (four earned), one home run, two walks, hit one batter, and struck ten out over 19.1 innings.

Notes:
Robelys Reyes (former Springfield-Escogido) is on the roster for the Dominican team playing the the Pan American qualifier and Felix Jose (former St. Louis) is a coach: Listin Diario

Monday's Games:
Estrellas (2-1) visits Azucareros (1-2) @ 5:00 PM AST


Colombian League Championship:

Geddy Guerra (former VSL-Barranquilla) entered in the eighth and pitched one inning.  He allowed two hits, one earned run, and one home run.  (p-s:10-6)(g/f:2-0)

Jose Calero (former GCL-Sincelejo) started and pitched 4.2 innings.  He allowed eight hits, seven earned runs, two home runs, one walk, and struck three out for the losing decision (0-1).  (p-s:82-56)(g/f:9-3)

Barranquilla beat Sincelejo 13-4
El Universal Post Game
Barranquilla wins the series 4-1 and will play in the Latin American Series


Australian Baseball League:

Final Regular Season Stats:
Mikey Reynolds (former Springfield-Adelaide) played in 28 games going 37-for-101 (.366) with ten doubles, two home runs, 15 RBIs, 53 total bases, 22 runs, 11 walks, ten stolen bases, ten strikeouts, four caught stealing, .440 OBP, .525 SLG, and .964 OPS.
Pete Kozma (former St. Louis-Perth) played in 39 games going 46-for-158 (.291) with eivght doubles, two triples, four home runs, 18 RBIs, 70 total bases, 34 runs, 22 walks, three stolen bases, 25 strikeouts, two caught stealing, .385 OBP, .443 SLG, and .828 OPS.

Kurt Heyer (former Memphis-Adelaide) made ten starts posting a 4-5 record, 3.40 ERA, and 1.35 WHIP.  He allowed 67 hits, 27 runs (21 earned), nine home runs, eight walks, hit one batter, and struck 39 out over 55.2 innings.
Ross Vance (former Springfield-Auckland) made one relief appearance posting a 0-0 record, 54.00 ERA, and 12.00 WHIP.  He allowed one hit, two earned runs, and three walks over 0.1 innings.


Puerto Rican League Round Robin:

Stats:
Jonathan Rodriguez (former Memphis-Santurce) has played in four games going 7-for-13 (.538) with one double, two home runs, six RBIs, 14 total bases, three runs, two walks, three strikeouts, .600 OBP, 1.077 SLG, and 1.677 OPS.
Randy Ruiz (former MiLB signing-Mayaguez) has played in five games going 5-for-11 (.455) with one double, one home run, one RBI, nine total bases, one run, three walks, three strikeouts, .571 OBP, .818 SLG, and 1.390 OPS.
Yariel Gonzalez (Peoria-Mayaguez) has played in 11 games going 12-for-47 (.255) with two doubles, nine RBIs, 14 total bases, three runs, four strikeouts, .271 OBP, .298 SLG, and .569 OPS.
Anthony Garcia (former Memphis-Carolina) has played in 11 games going 7-for-41 (.171) with two doubles, four RBIs, nine total bases, three walks, one stolen base, one strikeout, one caught stealing, .222 OBP, .220 SLG, and .442 OPS.

Ivan Maldonado (former MiLB tryout-Santurce) has made two starts posting a 1-1 record, 0.69 ERA, and 0.85 WHIP.  He's allowed seven hits, one earned run, four walks, and struck five out over 13 innings.
Tyler Herron (former Springfield-Mayaguez) has made seven relief appearances posting a 2-0 record, 0.90 ERA, and 0.60 WHIP.  He's allowed four hits, one earned run, two walks, hit one batter, and struck five out over ten innings.
Hector Hernandez (former Palm Beach-Santurce) has made two relief appearances posting a 1-0 record, 4.91 ERA, and 1.09 WHIP.  He's allowed three hits, two earned runs, two home runs, one walk, and struck one out over 3.2 innings.

Championship Begins On Tuesday

Cardinals Winter League Notebook 1-20-19: Jonathan Rodriguez Singles, Walks Twice, Homers Twice, & Drives In Five Runs; Williams Perez Strikes Out Two Over Five & Two-Thirds Scoreless Innings For The Win; Maikel Cleto Strikes Out Two Over Two & Third Hitless/Scoreless Innings For The Save

Jonathan Rodriguez - Cangrejeros de Santurce

Mexican Pacific League Semifinals:

Maikel Cleto (former St. Louis-Obregon) entered in the seventh and pitched 2.1 innings.  He allowed no hits or runs, and struck two out for the save (3).  (p-s:27-21)(g/f:0-2)

Obregon beat Mochis 6-2
LMP Official Site Post Game
Obregon wins the series 4-3

No Gmaes Scheduled For Sunday


Venezuelan League Semifinals:

Ronny Cedeno (former St. Louis signing-Magallanes) started at second base and batted seventh.  1-for-4 and assisted in two double plays.

Ildemaro Vargas (former Springfield-Lara) started at second base and batted leadoff.  1-for-3 with one RBI and one sac fly.
Rangel Ravelo (Memphis-Lara) started at first base and batted fourth.  2-for-2 with one double, one home run, one RBI, two runs, two walks, and one fielding error.
Williams Perez (MiLB signing-Lara) started and pitched 5.2 innings.  He allowed six hits, no runs, one walk, and struck two out for the winning decision (1-0).  (p-s:77-52)(g/f:8-3)

Lara beat Magallanes 5-1
LVBP Official Site Post Game
Lara wins series 4-2

Notes:
Williams Perez (MiLB signing-Lara) is waiting on permission from St. Louis on whether he can pitch in the finals: El Emergente

No Games Scheduled For Sunday


Dominican League Championship:

Alberto Rosario (former St. Louis-Estrellas) entered late in the game at catcher and batted sixth.  0-for-1 with one strikeout.
Yeison Medina (Palm Beach-Estrellas) entered in the third and pitched to one batter.  He allowed no hits or runs.  (p-s:1-1)(g/f:0-1)(ir-s:1-0)
Fernando Tatis (former St. Louis-Estrellas MGR) was ejected in the ninth inning.

Azucareros beat Estrellas 13-2
LIDOM Official Site Post Game

No Games Scheduled For Sunday


Colombian League Championship:

Saturday's Game:
Barranquilla (3-1) visits Sincelejo (1-3) @ 4:00 PM


Puerto Rican League Round Robin:

Jonathan Rodriguez (former Memphis-Santurce) started in right field and batted sixth.  3-for-3 with two home runs, five RBIs, two runs, and two walks.
Hector Hernandez (former Palm Beach-Santurce) entered in the third and pitched two innings.  He allowed no hits or runs for the winning decision (1-0).  (g/f:4-1)

Randy Ruiz (former MiLB signing-Mayaguez) started as designated hitter and batted sixth.  1-for-1 with one double and two walks.

Santurce beat Mayaguez 9-0
LBPRC Official Site Post Game
Santurce clinched the last spot in the finals against Mayaguez

No Games Scheduled For Sunday


Pan American Games (Qualifier Begins January 25, 2019):

Notes:
Fidencio Flores (former GCL-Nicaragua) is expected to pitch for Nicaragua: El Nuevo Dia

Cardinals Winter League Notebook 1-19-19: Tyler Herron Strikes Out Two & Holds One Inherited Runner On Base Over Two & A Third Scoreless Innings For The Win; Maikel Cleto Strikes Out One & Holds One Inherited Runner On Base Over One & Two-Thirds Scoreless Innings For The Save; Randy Ruiz Singles & Hits A Solo Home Run

Tyler Herron - Indios de Mayaguez

Mexican Pacific League Semifinals:

Maikel Cleto (former St. Louis-Obregon) entered in the eighth and pitched 1.2 innings.  He allowed one hit, no runs, two walks, and struck one out for the save (2).  (p-s:33-18)(g/f:0-4)(ir-s:1-0)

Obregon beat Mochis 4-3
LMP Official Site Post Game

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


Venezuelan League Semifinals:

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


Dominican League Championship:

Saturday's Game:
Azucareros (0-2) visits Estrellas (2-0) @ 7:30 PM AST


Veracruz League Championship:

Saturday's Game:
Xalapa (3-2) visits Acayucan (2-3) @ 1:00 PM


Colombian League Championship:

Dewin Perez (former Peoria-Barranquilla) entered in the eighth and pitched to two batters.  He allowed one hit and no runs for the hold (2).  (p-s:9-6)(g/f:0-1)

Jose Calero (former GCL-Sincelejo) entered in the eighth and pitched one inning.  He allowed one hit and no runs.  (p-s:19-11)(g/f:1-0)

Barranquilla beat Sincelejo 3-1
LCBP Official Site Post Game

Saturday's Game:
Barranquilla (2-1) visits Sincelejo (1-2) @ 5:00 PM


Australian Baseball League:

Pete Kozma (former St. Louis-Perth) started at shortstop and batted third.  1-for-5 with one strikeout.

Perth beat Canberra 7-1

Sunday's Games:
Perth (24-15) visits Canberra (22-17) @ 11:00 AM AET
Brisbane (24-15) visits Geelong-Korea (7-32) @ 1:00 PM AET


Puerto Rican League Round Robin:

Anthony Garcia (former Memphis-Carolina) started in left field and batted fifth.  1-for-4 with one double, one RBI, and grounded into one double play.

Yariel Gonzalez (Peoria-Mayaguez) started at first base and batted fourth.  1-for-5 with one RBI, one run, one strikeout, one fielding error, and assistewd in two double plays.
Randy Ruiz (former MiLB signing-Mayaguez) started as designated hitter and batted sixth.  2-for-4 with one home run, one RBI, one run, and one strikeout.
Tyler Herron (former Springfield-Mayaguez) entered in the sixth and pitched 2.1 innings.  He allowed no hits or runs, one walk, and struck two out for the winning decision (2-0).  (g/f:2-0)(ir-s:1-0)

Mayaguez beat Carolina 8-3
LBPRC Official Site Post Game

Saturday's Game:
Santurce (5-5) visits Mayaguez (8-3) @ 7:10 PM AST


Nicaraguan League:

Notes:
Ronald Medrano (former GCL-Leon) and Edgard Montiel (former DSL-Chinandega) were named to the Leon roster for the Latin American Series: La Prensa

Cardinals Winter League Notebook 1-17-19: Geddy Guerra Strikes Out Four Over Seven & A Third Scoreless Innings For The Win; Ildemaro Vargas Singles Twice, Walks, & Drives In One Run; Yariel Gonzalez Singles, & Knocks In One Run

Geddy Guerra sigue demostrando que está hecho para series finales. El derecho venezolano amarró a los @torossincelejo en su labor de anoche.#SerieFinal #ColombiaBéisbol #LaPelotaDeTuTierra pic.twitter.com/y2VQeOrBmo

— Liga Colombiana de Béisbol Profesional (@LCBP_Colombia) January 17, 2019

Cuban National Series Championship:

Las Tunas beat Villa Clara 7-5 to take a 3-1 lead in series: Diario de Cuba


Mexican Pacific League Semifinals:

Yefri Perez (former MiLB signing-Obregon) started in right field and batted second.  0-for-3 with two strikeouts.

Mochis beat Obregon 4-0
LMP Official Site Post Game

Thursday's Game:
Mazatlan (1-3) visits Jalisco (3-1) @ 8:15 PM CT


Venezuelan League Semifinals:

Ildemaro Vargas (former Springfield-Lara) started at second base and batted leadoff.  2-for-3 with one two-out RBI, one run, one walk, two caught stealing, and assisted in one double play.
Rangel Ravelo (Memphis-Lara) started at first base and batted fourth.  1-for-4 at the plate.

Ronny Cedeno (former St. Louis signing-Magallanes) started at second base and batted second.  0-for-4 with two strikeouts.

Lara beat Magallanes 3-0
LVBP Official Site Post Game

Wilfredo Tovar (former Memphis-Caracas) started at shortstop and batted ninth.  1-for-4 with one strikeout and assisted in two double plays.

Rafael Ortega (former Memphis-Caribes) started in centerfield and batted leadoff.  0-for-4 with one strikeout and grounded into one double play.
Jose Godoy (Palm Beach-Caribes) entered late in the game at catcher and batted seventh.  0-for-1 with one strikeout.

Caracas beat Caribes 4-2
LVBP Official Site Post Game

Thursday's Games:
Lara (3-1) visits Magallanes (1-3) @ 7:00 PM VET
Caracas (3-1) visits Caribes (1-3) @ 7:00 PM VET


Dominican League Round Robin:

Stats:
Donovan Solano (former Memphis-Licey) has played in 16 games going 15-for-65 (.231) with one double, one triple, nine RBIs, 18 total bases, five runs, four walks, 17 strikeouts, .275 OBP, .277 SLG, and .552 OPS.
Alejandro Mejia (former DSL-Azucareros) has played in 14 games going 9-for-48 (.188) with one double, two RBIs, ten RBIs, three runs, one walk, 11 strikeouts, .200 OBP, .208 SLG, and .408 OPS.
Audry Perez (former St. Louis-Estrellas) has played in nine games going 4-for-25 (.160) with two doubles, two RBIs, six total bases, five strikeouts, .160 OBP, .240 SLG, and .400 OPS.
Alberto Rosario (former St. Louis-Estrellas) has played in one game going 0-for-4 (.000) with one strikeout.
Robelys Reyes (former Springfield-Escogido) has played in two games.

Yeison Medina (Palm Beach-Estrellas) has made seven relief appearances posting a 0-0 record, 0.000 ERA, 0.86 WHIP, and two holds.  He's allowed three hits, no runs, one walk, and struck one out over 4.2 innings.
Raul Valdes (former St. Louis-Estrellas) has made five starts posting a 3-1 record, 1.23 ERA, and 0.93 WHIP.  He's allowed 26 hits, eight runs (five earned), eight walks, hit one batter, and struck 25 out over 36.2 innings.
Evan MacLane (former St. Louis-Estrellas) has made five appearances (two starts) posting a 1-1 record, 2.35 ERA, and 1.04 WHIP.  He's allowed 14 hits, seven runs (four earned), one home run, two walks, hit one batter, and struck seven out over 15.1 innings.

Thursday's Championship Game:
Azucareros (0-0) visits Estrellas (0-0) @ 7:30 PM AST


Colombian League Championship:

Geddy Guerra (former VSL-Barranquilla) started and pitched 7.1 innings.  He allowed five hits, no runs, three walks, and struck four out for the winning decision (1-0).  (p-s:109-68)(g/f:11-5)

Barranquilla beat Sincelejo 5-0
LCBP Official Site Post Game

No Game Scheduled For Thursday


Australian Baseball League:

Mikey Reynolds (former Springfield-Adelaide) entered late in the game at third base and batted eighth.  0-for-1 with one run, one stolen base, and one fielding error.

Adelaide beat Sydney 3-0
ABL Official Site Post Game

Friday's Games:
Melbourne (22-14) visits Auckland (11-25) for a doubleheader beginning @ 2:00 PM CT
Brisbane (22-15) visits Geelong-Korea (7-30) @ 6:30 PM AET
Perth (22-14) visits Canberra (21-15) @ 7:00 PM AET
Sydney (23-14) visits Adelaide (18-19) @ 7:20 PM ACT


Puerto Rican League Round Robin:

Yariel Gonzalez (Peoria-Mayaguez) started at first base and batted fourth.  1-for-4 with one two-out RBI.
Randy Ruiz (former MiLB signing-Mayaguez) entered late in the game as a pinch hitter and batted ninth.  0-for-1 with one strikeout.

Anthony Garcia (former Memphis-Carolina) started in left field and batted fifth.  0-for-3 with one walk, one outfield assist, and assisted in one double play.

Carolina beat Mayaguez 4-1
LBPRC Official Site Post Game

Thursday's Game:
Carolina (3-6) visits Santurce (4-5) @ 7:10 PM


Nicaraguan League Championship:

Edgard Montiel (former DSL-Chinandega) started and batted fourth.  0-for-4 at the plate.

Leon beat Chinandega 5-2
LBPN Official Site Post Game
Leon won the championship taking four of five games

Cardinals Winter League Notebook 1-11-19: Dewin Perez Strikes Out Two Over Two Scoreless Innings; Donovan Solano Singles Twice & Drives In One Run; Raul Valdes Strikes Out Five & Allows Two Runs Over Seven & Two-Thirds Innings For The Win

Dewin Perez - Caimanes de Barranquilla

Cuban National Series:

Villa Clara and Las Tunas will face each other in the championship: Diario de Cuba


Mexican Pacific League Semifinals:

Friday's Games:
Obregon (0-0) visits Mochis (0-0) @ 7:30 PM MT
Jalisco (0-0) visits Mazatlan (0-0) @ 8:00 PM MT


Venezuelan League Playoffs:

Gabriel Lino (former Memphis-Aragua) entered late in the game at catcher.

Wilfredo Tovar (former Memphis-Caracas) started at shortstop and batted ninth.  0-for-4 with one strikeout and assisted in two double play.
Miguel Socolovich (former St. Louis-Caracas) entered in the ninth and pitched one inning.  He allowed one hit, no runs, and one walk for the save (1).  (p-s:17-7)(g/f:1-1)

Caracas beat Aragua 4-1
LVBP Official Site Post Game

Rafael Ortega (former Memphis-Caribes) started in centerfield and batted leadoff.  0-for-3 with one run, one walk, and one sacrifice.

Ronny Cedeno (former St. Louis signing-Magallanes) started at second base and batted second.  1-for-3 with one run, one walk, grounded into one double play, and assisted in one double play.
Rayder Ascanio (Peoria-Magallanes) started at shortstop and batted ninth.  0-for-3 with one run, one walk, two strikeouts, and assisted in one double play.
Pedro Rodriguez (former MiLB signing-Magallanes) entered in the ninth and pitched one inning.  He allowed no hits or runs, and hit one batter.  (p-s:11-5)(g/f:2-0)

Caribes beat Magallanes 7-4
LVBP Official Site Post Game

Friday's Game:
Aragua (2-4) visits Magallanes (2-4) @ 7:00 PM VET


Dominican League Round Robin:

Alejandro Mejia (former DSL-Azucareros) started at first base and batted seventh.  0-for-5 with three strikeouts and one fielding error.
Raul Valdes (former St. Louis-Azucareros) started and pitched 7.2 innings.  He allowed four hits, two unearned runs, two walks, and struck five out for the winning decision (2-1).  (g/f:8-5)

Azucareros beat Escogido 7-2
LIDOM Official Site Post Game

Donovan Solano (former Memphis-Licey) started at second base and batted third.  2-for-5 with one RBI, three strikeouts, one fielding error, and assisted in one double play.

Yeison Medina (Palm Beach-Estrellas) entered in the eighgh and pitched to three batters.  He allowed one hit and no runs.  (p-s:10-6)(g/f:2-0)

Estrellas beat Licey 6-3
LIDOM Official Site Post Game

No Games Scheduled For Friday


Veracruz League Championship:

Friday's Game:
Acauycan (0-2) visits Xalapa (2-0) @ 7:00 PM


Colombian League Round Robin:

Dewin Perez (former Peoria-Barranquilla) entered in the eighth and pitched two innings.  He allowed one hit, no runs, and struck two out.  (p-s:31-20)(g/f:3-1)

Barranquilla beat Sincelejo 3-2 in 12 innings
LCBP Official Site Post Game

Friday's Game:
Sincelejo (4-2) visits Cartagena (0-6) @ 7:00 PM


Australian Baseball League:

Kurt Heyer (former Memphis-Adelaide) started and pitched five innings.  He allowed six hits, two earned runs, two home runs, one walk, threw one wild pitch, and struck four out for the losing decision (4-4).  (p-s:82-52)(g/f:7-2)

Melbourne beat Adelaide 4-0
ABL Official Site Post Game

Pete Kozma (former St. Louis-Perth) started at shortstop and batted third.  0-for-3 with one walk, one strikeout, and assisted in two double plays.

Perth beat Geelong-Korea 2-0
ABL Official Site Post Game

Saturday's Games:
Canberra (21-13) visits Brisbane (19-15) for a doubleheader beginning @ 2:30 PM AEST
Auckland (11-22) visits Sydney (20-13) for a doubleheader beginning @ 4:00 PM AET
Adelaide (17-16) visits Melbourne (19-14) for a doubleheader beginning @ 5:00 PM AET
Geelong-Korea (6-28) visits Perth (21-13) @ 7:00 PM AWST


Puerto Rican League Round Robin:

Yariel Gonzalez (Peoria-Mayaguez) started at first base and batted fourth.  2-for-5 with one strikeout.
Randy Ruiz (former MiLB signing-Mayaguez) started as designated hitter and batted sixth.  1-for-2 with one ground into double play.
Tyler Herron (former Springfield-Mayaguez) entered in the 11th and pitched to two batters.  He allowed one hit and no runs.

Anthony Garcia (former Memphis-Carolina) started in left field and batted fifth.  1-for-5 with one caught stealing.

Carolina beat Mayaguez 3-2 in 12 innings
LBPRC Official Site Post Game

Friday's Game:
Carolina (1-4) visits Santurce (3-2) @ 7:10 PM AST


Nicaraguan League Championship:

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

Cardinals Winter League Notebook 12-31-18: Amaury Cazana Drives In Five Runs In Two Games; Nestor Molina Strikes Out Six Over Five Scoreless Innings For The Win; Miguel Socolovich Strikes Out Two Over One Scoreless Inning For The Save

Quinta alta cuadrangular de Amaury Cazaña con dos en base y los Rookies de la Marista ya le ganan 4-1 a los Diablos de la Bojórquez #MeridaMeMueve pic.twitter.com/cKMWJz84my

— Liga Meridana (@LigaMeridana) December 30, 2018

Mexican Pacific League:

Niko Vasquez (former Springfield-Jalisco) started at third base and batted seventh.  0-for-3 with two strikeouts.

Mazatlan beat Jalisco 3-1
LMP Official Site Post Game

Eugenio Velez (former Memphis-Mexicali) started in left field and batted leadoff.  2-for-5 with one double and one run.

Mochis beat Mexicali 8-3
LMP Official Site Post Game

Fernando Salas (former St. Louis-Hermosillo) entered in the seventh and pitched one inning.  He allowed no hits or runs, and struck one out.  (p-s:11-9)(g/f:1-0)

Navojoa beat Hermosillo 3-2
LMP Official Site Post Game

Yefri Perez (former MiLB signing-Obregon) started at third base and moved to centerfield, batting leadoff.  1-for-4 with one strikeout and one fielding error.
Iker Franco (former Springfield-Obregon) started as designated hitter and batted sixth.  2-for-4 at the plate.
Maikel Cleto (former St. Louis-Obregon) entered in the ninth and pitched one inning.  He allowed no hits or runs for the save (13).  (p-s:10-7)(g/f:2-1)

Rainel Rosario (former Springfield-Culiacan) started as designated hitter and batted fourth.  0-for-4 with three strikeouts.
Alexis Wilson (State College-Culiacan) started at catcher and batted eighth.  0-for-3 with one strikeout, one pickoff error, and one passed ball.

Obregon beat Culiacan 1-0
LMP Official Site Post Game

No Games Scheduled For Monday


Venezuelan League:

Ildemaro Vargas (former Springfield-Lara) started at second base and batted leadoff.  0-for-4 and assisted in two double plays.
Rangel Ravelo (Memphis-Lara) started at first base and batted third.  1-for-2 with one walk and assisted in three double plays.
Vicente Campos (former MiLB signing-Lara) entered in the seventh and pitched one inning.  He allowed no hits or runs, and one walk for the save (2).  (p-s:15-6)(g/f:2-0)

Lara beat Margarita 4-3 in game one of doubleheader
LVBP Official Site Post Game

Kender Villegas (former Palm Beach-Margarita) entered in the fifth and pitched one inning.  He allowed one hit, one unearned run, one walk, and struck two out.  (p-s:22-13)(g/f:1-0)

Ildemaro Vargas (former Springfield-Lara) started at second base and batted leadoff.  1-for-4 with one double, two two-out RBIs, and assisted in one double play.
Rangel Ravelo (Memphis-Lara) started at first base and batted third.  0-for-3 and assisted in one double play.
Nestor Molina (former MiLB signing-Lara) started and pitched five innings.  He allowed five hits, no runs, one walk, and struck six out for the winning decision (3-1).  (p-s:69-43)(g/f:3-2)

Lara beat Margarita 5-0 in game two of doubleheader
LVBP Official Site Post Game

Ronny Cedeno (former St. Louis signing-Magallanes) started at second base and batted second.  0-for-3 with one walk and one strikeout.
Rayder Ascanio (Peoria-Magallanes) started at shortstop and batted seventh.  1-for-2 with two walks.
Jorge Rondon (former St. Louis-Magallanes) entered in the eighth and pitched one inning.  He allowed three hits and one earned run.  (p-s:15-10)(g/f:1-1)

Wilfredo Tovar (former Memphis-Caracas) started at shortstop and batted second.  1-for-4 with one run and assisted in one double play.
Leobaldo Pina (former Springfield-Caracas) started at third base and batted sixth.  0-for-3 with one walk.
Miguel Socolovich (former St. Louis-Caracas) entered in the ninth and pitched one inning.  He allowed one hit, no runs, and struck two out for the save (9).  (p-s:9-9)(g/f:0-1)

Caracas beat Magallanes 2-0
LVBP Official Site Post Game

Gabriel Lino (former Memphis-Aragua) started at catcher and batted eighth.  0-for-4 with two strikeouts.

Cesar Valera (former Palm Beach-Caribes) started in centerfield and batted second.  2-for-4 with one run and one strikeout.
Juan Gonzalez (former Memphis-Caribes) entered in the third and pitched 3.1 innings.  He allowed six hits, two earned runs, two walks (one intentional), committed one throwing error, and struck two out.  (p-s:61-39)(g/f:6-0)
Angel Castro (former Memphis-Caribes) entered in the eighth and pitched to four batters.  He allowed two hits, one earned run, and one home run.  (p-s:15-9)(g/f:0-1)(ir-s:3-3)

Aragua beat Caribes 7-3 in game one of doubleheader
LVBP Official Site Post Game

Cesar Valera (former Palm Beach-Caribes) started in centerfield and batted second.  0-for-3 with one walk and one strikeout.

Aragua beat Caribes 5-1 in game two of doubleheader
LVBP Official Site Post Game

Notes:
Rafael Ortega (former Memphis-Caribes) missed Sunday's games with an injury: LVBP Official Site

Ronny Cedeno (former St. Louis signing-Magallanes) talks about collecting his 700th hit: LVBP Official Site

No Games Scheduled For Monday


Dominican League Round Robin:

Tommy Pham (former St. Louis-Escogido) started in centerfield and batted seventh.  0-for-3 with one run and one walk.

Donovan Solano (former Memphis-Licey) started at third base and batted fifth.  1-for-4 with two strikeouts and one fielding error.

Escogido beat Licey 6-1
LIDOM Official Site Post Game

Alejandro Mejia (former DSL-Azucareros) started at first base and batted fifth.  1-for-4 with one strikeout and assisted in one double play.
Francisco Pena (St. Louis-Azucareros) started at catcher and batted eighth.  2-for-4 with one double, one run, one stolen base, and one strikeout.

Audry Perez (former St. Louis-Estrellas) started at catcher and batted eighth.  0-for-3 with one strikeout and threw out one of five base runners.

Azucareros beat Estrellas 3-2
LIDOM Official Site Post Game

No Games Scheduled For Monday


Veracruz League Semifinals:

Francisco Rivera (former Palm Beach-Acayucan) started at first base and batted sixth.  2-for-4 at the plate.
Jose Almarante (former Memphis-Acayucan) entered in the eighth and pithced to three batters.  He allowed two hits, one unearned run, and committed one error.

Jaltex beat Acayucan 5-2 (12/28/18)
LIV Official Site Post Game

Francisco Rivera (former Palm Beach-Acayucan) started at first base and batted sixth.  2-for-3 with one double, one RBI, two runs, and one sac fly.
Jose Almarante (former Memphis-Acayucan) entered in the sixth and pitched 1.2 innings.  He allowed two hits, no runs, and struck one out.  (g/f:2-2)

Acayucan beat Jaltex 10-2 (12/30/18)
LIV Official Site Post Game


Meridana League:

Amaury Cazana (former Memphis-Marista) drove in the only run for Marista in their win over Bojorquez on Saturday: Meridana Official Twitter

Amaury Cazana (former Memphis-Marista) hit a three-run homer as Marista beat Bojorquez 4-1: Meridana Official Twitter


Australian Baseball League:

Pete Kozma (former St. Louis-Perth) started as designated hitter and batted leadoff.  1-for-4 with one walk and one strikeout.

Adelaide beat Perth 4-2
ABL Official Site Post Game

No Games Scheduled For Tuesday


Puerto Rican League:

Yariel Gonzalez (Peoria-Mayaguez) started at first base and batted fourth.  0-for-3 with one intentional walk and assisted in one double play.
Randy Ruiz (former MiLB signing-Mayaguez) started as designated hitter and batted fifth.  1-for-4 with one RBI.
Tyler Herron (former Springfield-Mayaguez) entered in the seventh and pitched to four batters.  He allowed two hits, three earned runs, and hit one batter for the losing decision (1-1).  (g/f:1-0)

Caguas beat Mayaguez 6-2
LBPRC Official Site Post Game

Delvin Perez (State College-Carolina) entered late in the game at shortstop and batted leadoff.  0-for-1 at the plate.
Anthony Garcia (former Memphis-Carolina) started in left field and batted fourth.  0-for-3 at the plate.
Juan Caballero (former Johnson City-Carolina) entered in the seventh and pitched two innings.  He allowed no hits or runs, one walk, one balk, and struck two out.  (g/f:3-2)

Jonathan Rodriguez (former Memphis-Santurce) started at third base and batted seventh.  2-for-4 with two two-out RBIs.

Santurce beat Carolina 3-2
LBPRC Official Site Post Game

No Games Scheduled For Monday


Nicaraguan League:

Edgard Montiel (former DSL-Chinandega) started and batted fourth.  1-for-3 with one run, one walk, and two strikeouts.

Chinandega beat Rivas 5-3
LBPN Official Site Post Game


Panama League Championship:

Jonathan Rivera (former Johnson City-Metropolitanas) started in outfield and batted sixth.  2-for-4 at the plate.
Edmundo Sosa (St. Louis-Metropolitanas) started at shortstop and batted seventh.  1-for-4 with one run and one strikeout.

Herrera beat Metropolitanas 8-4

No Games Scheduled For Monday

Cardinals Winter League Notebook 12-26-18: Hector Villalobos Pitched Two Hitless/Scoreless Innings; Iker Franco Singles & Drives In Two Runs; Rainel Rosario Singles & Knocks In One Run

Hector Villalobos - Caneros de Los Mochis

Mexican Pacific League:

Eugenio Velez (former Memphis-Mexicali) started in left field and batted leadoff.  0-for-3 with one walk and two strikeouts.

Iker Franco (former Springfield-Obregon) started at first base and batted seventh.  1-for-3 with two RBIs (one w/two-outs), one sac fly, and assisted in one double play.
Maikel Cleto (former St. Louis-Obregon) entered in the eighth and pitched 1.1 innings.  He allowed one hit, one earned run, one home run, and struck three out for the save (10).  (p-s:18-12)(ir-s:3-0)

Obregon beat Mexicali 6-1
LMP Official Site Post Game

Rainel Rosario (former Springfield-Culiacan) started as designated hitter and batted fourth.  1-for-3 with one RBI and one walk.

Culiacan beat Mazatlan 4-2
LMP Official Site Post Game

Niko Vasquez (former Springfield-Jalisco) entered late in the game as a pinch hitter and batted ninth.  One walk at the plate.

Navojoa beat Jalisco 5-4
LMP Official Site Post Game

Irving Lopez (Palm Beach-Hermosillo) entered late in the game at shortstop and batted leadoff.  0-for-1 at the plate.
Arturo Reyes (Memphis-Hermosillo) started and pitched two innings.  He allowed four hits, seven earned runs, two home runs, three walks, hit two batters, and struck one out for the losing decision (1-5).  (p-s:56-30)(g/f:3-0)

Hector Villalobos (State College-Mochis) entered in the sixth and pitched two innings.  He allowed no hits or runs.  (p-s:23-15)(g/f:3-2)

Mochis beat Hermosillo 9-4
LMP Official Site Post Game

Wednesday's Games:
Mexicali (26-35) visits Obregon (33-28) @ 7:10 PM MST
Jalisco (30-32) visits Navojoa (27-35) @ 7:30 PM MST
Hermsillo (34-29) visits Mochis (32-31) @ 7:30 PM MST
Culiacan (37-26) visits Mazatlan (30-33) @ 8:00 PM MST


Venezuelan League:

Stats:
Jose Godoy (Palm Beach-Caribes) has played in 31 games going 23-for-64 (.359) with three doubles, one home run, six RBIs, 29 total bases, ten runs, six walks, seven strikeouts, .438 OBP, .453 SLG, and .891 OPS.
Jose Martinez (St. Louis-La Guaira) has played in 27 games going 33-for-96 (.344) with six doubles, two home runs, 13 RBIs, 45 total bases, 11 runs, 15 walks, one stolen base, 11 strikeouts, one caught stealing, .434 OBP, .469 SLG, and .902 OPS.
Cesar Valera (former Palm Beach-Caribes) has played in 51 games going 59-for-177 (.333) with 15 doubles, one home run, 25 RBIs, 77 total bases, 26 runs, 21 walks, two stolen bases, 33 strikeouts, one caught stealing, .429 OBP, .435 SLG, and .864 OPS.
Edgard Alfonzo (former Peoria-Margarita) has played in six games going 6-for-18 (.333) with one home run, one RBI, nine total bases, three runs, one walk, four strikeouts, .368 OBP, .500 SLG, and .868 OPS.
Rangel Ravelo (former Memphis-Lara) has played in 35 games going 40-for-123 (.325) with nine doubles, three home runs, 17 RBIs, 58 total bases, 15 runs, 22 walks, ten strikeouts, .432 OBP, .472 SLG, and .904 OPS.
Ronny Cedeno (former St. Louis signing-Magallanes) has played in 48 games going 60-for-193 (.311) with 11 doubles, five home runs, 25 RBIs, 86 total bases, 30 runs, 11 walks, one stolen base, 34 strikeouts, .352 OBP, .446 SLG, and .798 OPS.
Rafael Ortega (former Memphis-Caribes) has played in 41 games going 47-for-162 (.290) with 14 doubles, two triples, one home run, 15 RBIs, 68 total bases, 28 runs, 16 walks, one stolen base, 11 strikeouts, two caught stealing, .365 OBP, .420 SLG, and .784 OPS.
Imeldo Diaz (State College-Margarita) has played in 38 games going 37.for-137 (.270) with four doubles, two triples, one home run, 12 RBIs, 48 total bases, 13 runs, four walks, one stolen base, 19 strikeouts, .287 OBP, .350 SLG, and .637 OPS.
Ildemaro Vargas (former Springfield-Lara) has played in 40 games going 45-for-168 (.268) with five doubles, three home runs, 14 RBIs, 59 total bases, 25 runs, six walks, seven stolen bases, nine strikeouts, three caught stealing, .297 OBP, .351 SLG, and .648 OPS.
Wilfredo Tovar (former St. Louis-Caracas) has played in 54 games going 55-for-211 (.261) with seven doubles, one home run, 24 RBIs, 65 total bases, 25 runs, seven walks, two stolen bases, 20 strikeouts, four caught stealing, .291 OBP, .308 SLG, and .600 OPS.
Leobaldo Pina (former Springfield-Caracas) has played in 24 games going 14-for-57 (.246) with three doubles, two home runs, five RBIs, 23 total bases, seven runs, four walks, two stolen bases, nine strikeouts, .306 OBP, .404 SLG, and .710 OPS.
Rayder Ascanio (Peoria-Magallanes) has played in 40 games going 28-for-124 (.226) with five doubles, one triple, two home runs, 19 RBIs, 41 total bases, 18 runs, 21 walks, three stolen bases, 19 strikeouts, one caught stealing, .338 OBP, .331 SLG, and .669 OPS>
Dennis Ortega (Peoria-Margarita) has played in nine games going 5-for-26 (.192) with two doubles, one RBI, seven total bases, one run, two walks, five strikeouts, .250 OBP, .269 SLG, and .519 OPS.
Anthony Garcia (former Memphis-Caracas) has played in 19 games going 12-for-64 (.188) with four doubles, one triple, 12 RBIs, 18 total bases, six runs, seven walks, one stolen base, 11 strikeouts, one caught stealing, .286 OBP, .281 SLG, and .567 OPS.
Gabriel Lino (former Memphis-Aragua) has played in 14 games going 9-for-50 (.180) with two doubles, two home runs, six RBIs, 17 total bases, five runs, three walks, 15 strikeouts, .236 OBP, .340 SLG, and .576 OPS.
Johny Celis (former MiLB tryout-Margarita) has played in three games going 0-for-4 (.000) with one run, two walks, one strikeout, and .333 OBP.

Dionis Zamora (Johnson City-Magallanes) has made one relief appearance posting a 0-0 record, 0.00 ERA, and 2.00 WHIP.  He's allowed one hit, no runs, one walk, and struck one out over one inning.
Pedro Rodriguez (former MiLB signing-Magallanes) has made 27 relief appearances posting a 2-0 record, 1.03 ERA, 1.03 WHIP, and 16 saves.  He's allowed 24 hits, three earned runs, three walks, and struck 16 out over 26.1 innings.
Matt Pearce (Springfield-Caracas) has made five starts posting a 2-1 record, 1.67 ERA, and 1.00 WHIP.  He's allowed 19 hits, five earned runs, eight walks, and struck 11 out over 27 innings.
Vicente Campos (former MiLB signing-Lara) has made 19 relief appearances posting 3-0 record, 2.35 ERA, 1.48 WHIP, and one hold.  He's allowed 20 hits, six earned runs, 14 walks, and struck 12 out over 23 innings.
Nestor Molina (former MiLB signing-Lara) has made seven starts posting a 2-1 record, 2.48 ERA, and 1.13 WHIP.  He's allowed 26 hits, nine earned runs, 11 walks, hit two batters, and struck 21 out over 32.2 innings.
Miguel Socolovich (former St. Louis-Caracas) has made 12 relief appearances posting a 1-1 record, 2.63 ERA, 1.24 WHIP, and seven saves.  He's allowed 11 hits, four earned runs, six walks, and struck 11 out over 13.2 innings.
Juan Gonzalez (former Memphis-Zulia) has made eight relief appearances posting a 2-0 record, 2.70 ERA, 0.75 WHIP, and one hold.  He's allowed eight hits, five runs (four earned), one home run, two walks, hit one batter, and struck ten out over 13.1 innings.
Williams Perez (MiLB signing-Lara) has made 11 starts posting a 5-1 record, 2.96 ERA, and 1.15 WHIP.  He's allowed 52 hits, 19 runs (18 earned), one home run, 11 walks, hit three batters, and struck 31 out over 54.2 innings.
Angel Castro (former Memphis-Caribes) has made two starts posting a 1-0 record, 3.38 ERA, and 1.63 WHIP.  He's allowed 11 hits, four runs (three earned), one home run, two walks, hit two batters, and struck two out over eight innings.
Kender Villegas (former Palm Beach-Margarita) has made 12 relief appearances posting a 0-1 record, 4.20 ERA, 1.33 WHIP, and three holds.  He's allowed 16 hits, seven earned runs, one home run, four walks, hit one batter, and struck seven out over 15 innings.
Will Changarotty (former State College-Zulia) has made 17 relief appearances posting a 1-1 record, 4.95 ERA, and 1.20 WHIP.  He's allowed 18 hits, 13 runs (11 earned), six walks, hit one batter, and struck 14 out over 20 innings.
Jorge Rondon (former St. Louis-Magallanes) has made 11 relief appearances posting a 0-0 record, 6.48 ERA, 1.68 WHIP, and five holds.  He's allowed ten hits, eigth runs (six earned), four walks, and struck one out over 8.1 innings.
Franyel Casadilla (State College-Caribes) has made two relief appearances posting a 0-0 record, 8.10 ERA, and 1.80 WHIP.  He's allowed four hits, three earned runs, two walks, hit one batter, and struck two out over 3.1 innings.
Richard Castillo (former Memphis-Zulia) has made two relief appearances posting a 0-0 record, 9.00 ERA, and 1.67 WHIP.  He's allowed five hits, three earned runs, one home run, and struck two out over three innings.
Isaac Silva (former Johnson City-Zulia) has made seven relief appearances posting a 0-2 record, 11.12 ERA, and 2.12 WHIP.  He's allowed six hits, eight runs (seven earned), one home run, six walks, hit one batter, and struck three out over 5.2 innings.

Wednesday's Games:
Magallanes (34-24) visits Margarita (31-28) @ 6:00 PM VST
Lara (31-27) visits Zulia (20-36) @ 7:00 PM VST
La Guaira (27-30) visits Aragua (28-28) @ 7:00 PM VST


Meridana League:

Amaury Cazana (former Memphis-Marista) scored one run as Marista fell 12-2: Meridana League Official Twitter


Dominican League Round Robin:

No Games Scheduled For Wednesday


Colombian League:

Wednesday's Games:
Barranquilla (27-11) visits Cartagena (16-22) @ 7:00 PM
Sincelejo (22-16) visits Monteria (11-27) @ 7:00 PM


Australian Baseball League:

Thursday's Games:
Melbourne (13-11) visits Geelong-Korea (4-20) @ 6:30 PM AET
Auckland (7-16) visits Canberra (13-11) @ 7:00 PM AET
Brisbane (14-9) visits Sydney (17-7) @ 7:30 PM AET


Puerto Rican League:

Notes:
Mayaguez signed Randy Ruiz (former MiLB signing-Mayaguez): LBPRC Official Site

Yadier Molina (St. Louis-Carolina) delivered gifts to kids in his home neighborhood: El Nuevo Dia

Yadier Molina (St. Louis-Carolina) visited a young cancer survivor: El Nuevo Dia

Wednesday's Games:
Caguas (13-18) visits Mayaguez (19-12) @ 7:00 PM AST
Carolina (16-15) visits Santurce (14-17) @ 7:00 PM AST


Nicaraguan League:

Wednesday's Games:
Leon (12-8) visits Chinandega (10-10) @ 6:00 PM
Boer (10-10) visits Rivas (8-12) @ 6:00 PM


Panama League:

Wednesday's Games:
Panama Metro (8-9) visits Metropolitanas (10-7) @ 3:00 PM
Panama Oeste (5-12) visits Herrera (11-6) @ 7:00 PM

Cardinals Winter League Notebook 1-25-18: Nestor Molina Strikes Out Three & Picks One Runner Off Over Four & Two-Thirds Scoreless Innings; Rangel Ravelo Singles Twice & Hits A Solo Home Run; Ildemaro Vargas Doubles

Nestor Molina - Cardenales de Lara

Cuban League Championship:

Granma beat Las Tunas 4-2 to even the series at two games a piece: Baseball de Cuba


Mexican Pacific League Championship:

Randy Arozarena (Springfield-Navojoa) started in left field and batted leadoff.  0-for-4 with one run, one walk, and two strikeouts.

Navojoa beat Culiacan 5-3
LMP Official Site Post Game

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


Venezuelan League Championship:

Ildemaro Vargas (former Springfield-Lara) started at second base and batted leadoff.  1-for-5 with one double.
Rangel Ravelo (Memphis-Lara) started at first base and batted third.  3-for-5 with one home run, one RBI, one run, and one strikeout.
Nestor Molina (MiLB signing-Lara) started and pitched 4.2 innings.  He allowed five hits, no runs, three walks, hit one batter, struck three out, and picked one runner off.  (p-s:88-53)(g/f:5-2)

Rafael Ortega (former Memphis-Caribes) started in centerfield and batted leadoff.  1-for-4 with one walk and one strikeout.

Caribes beat Lara 3-2
LVBP Official Site Post Game

Thursday's Game:
Lara (2-2) visits Caribes (2-2) @ 7:00 PM VET


Dominican League Championship:

Donovan Solano (former Memphis-Licey) started at third base and batted seventh.  0-for-3 with one hit by pitch, one strikeout, and assisted in one double play.

Cibaenas beat Licey 8-4
LIDOM Official Site Post Game

Notes:
Albert Pujols (former St. Louis-Cibao) was on hand for the first game of the championship: El Nuevo Diario

Donovan Solano (former Memphis-Licey) left the game early after being hit in the face by a pitch: Enrique Rojas Twitter

Thursday's Game:
Cibaenas (2-0) visits Licey (0-2) @ 7:30 PM AST


Colombian League Championship:

Monteria beat Sincelejo 5-3 to take four of seven games: LCBP Official Site


Puerto Rican League:

Randy Ruiz (former MiLB signing-Mayaguez) started as designated hitter and batted fourth.  0-for-4 with three strikeouts.
Yariel Gonzalez (State College-Mayaguez) started in left field and batted fifth.  0-for-3 with one strikeout.

Santurce beat Mayaguez 2-1
LBPRC Official Site Post Game

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


California Winter League:

Thursday's Games:
Canada (0-0) visits Coachella Valley (0-0) @ 8::30 AM
Washington (0-0) visits Palm Springs Chill (0-0) @ 10:00 AM
British Columbia (0-0) visits Alberta (0-0) @ 11:00 AM
Oregon (0-0) visits Palm Springs Power (0-0) @ 12:30 PM
Manitoba (0-0) visits Toronto (0-00 @ 1:30 PM

Cardinals Winter League Notebook 1-24-18: Gueddy Guerra Struck Out Four Over Seven Scoreless Innings; Rangel Ravelo Hits A Solo Home Run; Anthony Garcia Doubles & Drives In One Run

Gueddy Guerra - Leones de Monteria

Cuban League Championship:

Granma beat Las Tunas 10-6; Las Tunas leads series 2-1: Diario de Cuba


Mexican Pacific League Championship:

Randy Arozarena (Springfield-Navojoa) started in left field and batted leadoff.  0-for-5 with one strikeout and one outfield assist.

Navojoa beat Culiacan 4-2
LMP Official Site Post Game

Wednesday's Game:
Navojoa (1-2) visits Culiacan (2-1) @ 7:30 PM MT


Venezuelan League Championship:

Ildemaro Vargas (former Springfield-Lara) started at second base and batted leadoff.  2-for-5 with one triple.
Rangel Ravelo (Memphis-Lara) started at first base and batted third.  1-for-4 with one home run, one two-out RBI, two runs, one hit by pitch, one strikeout, grounded into one double play, and assisted in one double play.

Rafael Ortega (former Memphis-Caribes) started in centerfield and batted leadoff.  0-for-4 at the plate.
Cesar Valera (former Palm Beach-Caribes) entered late in the game at shortstop and batted ninth.  0-for-1 at the plate.

Lara beat Caribes 8-3 in 10 innings
LVBP Official Site Post Game

Notes:
Ildemaro Vargas (former Springfield-Lara) hopes to play the entire championship but could be pulled by Arizona.  Mark Whiten (former St. Louis-Lara) is one of three Lara players in history to hit a grand slam in the championship round: LVBP Official Site

Wednesday's Game:
Lara (2-1) visits Caribes (1-2) @ 7:00 PM VET - Nestor Molina (MiLB signing) is scheduled to start for Lara


Dominican League Championship:

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

Cibaenas beat Licey 8-1
LIDOM Official Site Post Game

Notes:
Lino Rivera (former Arkansas-Cibaenas MGR) is being referred to as 'Mister Final': Primera Hora

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


Colombian League Championship:

Gueddy Guerra (former VSL-Monteria) started, pitched, and struck out four over seven scoreless innings as Monteria beat Sincelejo 6-3: LCBP Official Site

Wednesday's Games:
Monteria (3-3) visits Sincelejo (3-3) @ 7:00 PM


Puerto Rican League:

Anthony Garcia (former Memphis-Carolina) started in right field and batted fourth.  1-for-4 with one double and one two-out RBI.

Santurce beat Carolina 4-1
LBPRC Official Site Post Game

Randy Ruiz (former MiLB signing-Mayaguez) started as designated hitter and batted fourth.  2-for-4 with one strikeout.
Yariel Gonzalez (State College-Mayaguez) started in left field and batted fifth.  0-for-3 with one RBI, one walk, and grounded into one double play.

Ricardo Bautista (State College-Caguas) started in right field and batted sixth.  0-for-3 with one run, one intentional walk, and one strikeout.
Robby Rowland (former Springfield-Caguas) entered in the ninth and pitched one inning.  He allowed no hits or runs, and struck two out.  (g/f:0-1)

Mayaguez beat Caguas 5-4
LBPRC Official Site Post Game

Wednesday's Game:
Mayaguez (9-9) visits Santurce (9-9) @ 7:00 PM AST


California Winter League (January 25, 2018):

Notes:
Scouts from Texas and Los Angeles-N were present for MLB workout day: CWL Official Site


Latin American Series (January 26, 2018):

Notes:
Curt Smith (former Springfield-Chinandega) was not included on the Chinandega roster: NicaBeis Twitter

Cardinals Winter League Notebook 1-23-18: Ivan Maldonado Has A 3-0 Record, 1.62 ERA, & 1.20 WHIP In Three Starts In LBPRC; Ildemaro Vargas Has A .373 AVG & Eight RBIs In 11 LVBP Playoff Games; Rangel Ravelo Has A Slash Line Of .366/.509/.415 In 11 LVBP Playoff Games

Ivan Maldonado - Criollos de Caguas

Mexican Pacific League Championship:

Stats:
Randy Arozarena (Springfield-Navojoa) has played in 13 games going 12-for-49 (.245) with three doubles, one home run, five RBIs, 18 total bases, six runs, three walks, one stolen base, 17 strikeouts, one caught stealing, .321 OBP, .367 SLG, and .689 OPS.

Tuesday's Game:
Navojoa (0-2) visits Culiacan (2-0) @ 7:30 PM MT


Venezuelan League Championship:

Stats:
Ildemaro Vargas (former Springfield-Lara) has played in 11 games going 19-for-51 (.373) with two doubles, eight RBIs, 21 total bases, nine runs, five walks, seven stolen bases, three strikeouts, two caught stealing, .429 OBP, .412 SLG, and .840 OPS.
Rangel Ravelo (Memphis-Lara) has played in 11 games going 15-for-41 (.366) with two doubles, six RBIs, 17 total bases, seven runs, 11 walks, one stolen base, six strikeouts, .509 OBP, .415 SLG, and .924 OPS.
Rafael Ortega (former Memphis-Caribes) has played in 12 games going 11-for-48 (.229) with four doubles, two home runs, six RBIs, 21 total bases, six runs, six walks, five strikeouts, one caught stealing, .315 OBP, .438 SLG, and .752 OPS.

Notes:
Nestor Molina (MiLB signing-Lara) helps to motivate the Lara clubhouse: LVBP Official Site

Caribbean Series scheduled for 2019 in Lara may not happen due to unrest in the country: El Emergente

Tuesday's Game:
Lara (1-1) visits Caribes (1-1) @ 7:00 PM VET


Dominican League Round Robin:

Stats:
Francisco Pena (MiLB signing-Cibaenas) has played in three games going 2-for-6 (.333) with two RBIs, .333 OBP, .333 SLG, and .667 OPS.
Donovan Solano (former Memphis-Licey) has played in 17 games going 22-for-77 (.286) with four doubles, one home runs, seven RBIs, 29 total bases, 13 runs, two walks, ten strikeouts, .313 OBP, .377 SLG, and .689 OPS.
Audry Perez (former St. Louis-Escogido) has played in 11 games going 6-for-31 (.194) with three RBIs, six total bases, one run, three walks, three strikeouts, .278 OBP, .194 SLG, and .471 OPS.
Alberto Rosario (former St. Louis-Cibaenas) has played in five games going 0-for-5 (.000) with one strikeout.

Pedro Echemendia (Memphis-Licey) has made four appearances (three starts) posting a 3-0 record, 3.31 ERA, and 0.92 WHIP.  He's allowed 11 hits, six earned runs, three home runs, four walks, and struck 11 out over 16.1 innings.
Evan MacLane (former St. Louis-Cibao) has made four starts posting a 1-1 record, 3.86 ERA, and 1.64 WHIP.  He's allowed 18 hits, seven runs (six earned), five walks, and struck five out over 14 innings.
Raul Valdes (former St. Louis-Cibao) has made six starts posting a 0-3 record, 4.80 ERA, and 1.47 WHIP.  He's allowed 32 hits, 17 runs (16 earned), five home runs, 12 walks, and struck 28 out over 30 innings.

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


Colombian League Championship:

Stats:
Geuddy Guerra (former VSL-Monteria) has made one start posting a 0-1 record and 5.06 ERA.  He's allowed nine hits, three earned runs, one home run, threw one wild pitch, and struck six out over 5.1 innings.
Jackson Solarte (former VSL-Sincelejo) has made one relief appearance posting a 0-1 record and 13.50 ERA.  He's allowed two hits, two earned runs, one home run, and one walk over 1.1 innings.
Jose Calero (former VSL-Sincelejo) has made one relief appearance posting a 0-0 record and 27.00 ERA.  He's allowed three hits and two earned runs over 0.2 innings.

Tuesday's Game:
Monteria (2-3) visits Sincelejo (3-2) @7:00 PM


Puerto Rican League:

Stats:
Anthony Garcia (former Memphis-Carolina) has played in 16 games going 17-for-54 (.315) with two doubles, two home runs, 13 RBIs, 25 total bases, ten runs, eight walks, two stolen bases, eight strikeouts, one caught stealing, .397 OBP, .463 SLG, and .860 OPS.
Randy Ruiz (former MiLB signing-Caguas/Mayaguez) has played in nine games going 9-for-30 (.300) with one double, two homoe runs, four RBIs, 16 total bases, three walks, three walks, seven strikeouts, .364 OBP, .533 SLG, and .897 OPS.
Ruben Gotay (former Memphis-Caguas) has played in 13 games going 12-for-45 (.267) with two doubles, seven RBIs, 14 total bases, two runs, four walks, nine strikeouts, .320 OBP, .311 SLG, and .631 OPS.
Yariel Gonzalez (State College-Mayaguez) has played in 15 games going 10-for-49 (.204) with one home run, three RBIs, 13 total bases, five runs, five walks, six strikeouts, .273 OBP, .265 SLG, and .538 OPS.
Ricardo Bautista (State College-Caguas) has played in six games going 3-for-15 (.200) with one double, two home runs, three RBIs, ten total bases, three walks, four strikeouts, .333 OBP, .667 SLG, and 1.000 OBP.
Luis Mateo (former Memphis-Caguas) has played in two games going 1-for-6 (.167) with one total base, one run, one strikeout, and .167 OBP, .167 SLG, and .333 OPS.

Ivan Maldonado (former MiLB tryout-Caguas) has made three starts posting a 3-0 record, 1.62 ERA, and 1.20 WHIP.  He's allowed 15 hits, three earned runs, one home run, five walks, and struck seven out over 16.2 innings.
Hector Hernandez (former Palm Beach-Santurce) has made five appearances (two starts) posting a 2-0 record, 1.93 ERA, 0.71 WHIP, and one hold.  He's allowed eight hits, three earned runs, two home runs, two walks, and struck ten out over 14 innings.
Tyler Herron (former Springfield-Mayaguez) has made seven appearances (two starts) posting a 2-0 record, 2.87 ERA, and 0.70 WHIP.  He's allowed nine hits, five earned runs, one home run, two walks, hit one batter, and struck 11 out over 15.2 innings.
Robby Rowland (former Springfield-Caguas) has made eight relief appearances posting a 0-0 record, 3.00 ERA, 1.11 WHIP, and five holds.  He's allowed seven hits, three earned runs, two home runs, three walks, and struck eight out over nine innings.
Juan Caballero (former Johnson City-Carolina) has made five relief appearances posting a 0-1 record, 4.15 ERA, and 1.85 WHIP.  He's allowed five hits, two earned runs, one home run, three walks, hit one batter, and struck two out over 4.1 innings.

Tuesday's Games:
Carolina (7-10) visits Santurce (8-9) @ 1:30 PM AST
Mayaguez (8-9) visits Caguas (11-6) @ 1:30 PM AST


Latin American Series (January 26, 2018):

Notes:
Scheduled has been released: Beisbolnic Twitter

Cardinals Winter League Notebook 1-22-18: Anthony Garcia Collects Three Singles, One Double, One Walk, & Six RBIs In Doubleheader; Tyler Herron Strikes Out Four Over Three Hitless/Scoreless Innings; Ildemaro Vargas Singles & Drives In One Run

Anthony Garcia - Gigantes de Carolina


Cuban League Championship:

Las Tunas beat Granma 11-4 for a 2-0 series lead: Baseball de Cuba


Mexican Pacific League Championship:

Randy Arozarena (Springfield-Navojoa) starte in left fie;d and batted second.  1-for-3 with one walk, one hit by pitch, and one strikeout.

Culiacan beat Navojoa 4-0
LMP Official Site Post Game

No Game Scheduled For Monday


Venezuelan League Championship:

Rafael Ortega (former Memphis-Caribes) started in centerfield and batted leadoff.  0-for-3 with one walk and one strikeout.

Ildemaro Vargas (former Springfield-Lara) started at second base and batted leadoff.  1-for-3 with one RBI, one sacrifice, and assisted in one double play.
Rangel Ravelo (Memphis-Lara) started at first base and batted third.  1-for-4 with one run, one strikeout, and assisted in one double play.

Lara beat Caribes 4-0
LVBP Official Site Post Game

No Games Scheduled For Monday


Dominican League Round Robin:

Audry Perez (former St. Louis-Escogido) started at catcher and batted seventh.  0-for-2 with one hit by pitch.

Cibaenas beat Escogido 7-0
LIDOM Official Site Post Game

No Games Scheduled For Monday


Colombian League Championship:

Jose Calero (former GCL-Sincelejo) pitched an inning and Ramon Ulacio (former GCL-Monteria) went a third of an inning as Sincelejo beat Monteria 11-6: LCBP Official Site

No Game Scheduled For Monday


Puerto Rican League:

Anthony Garcia (former Memphis-Carolina) started as designated hitter and batted fourth.  3-for-3 with one double, four RBIs (two w/two-outs), and one run.
Juan Caballero (former Johnson City-Carolina) entered in the sixth and pitched to four batters.  He allowed one hit, no runs, hit one batter, and struck one out.  (g/f:0-1)

Carolina beat Santurce 9-1 in game one of doubleheader

Anthony Garcia (former Memphis-Carolina) started as designated hitter and batted fourth.  1-for-2 with two RBIs and one walk.

Carolina beat Santurce 4-3 in game two of doubleheader
LBPRC Official Site Post Game

Ruben Gotay (former Memphis-Caguas) started at first base and batted sixth.  1-for-2 with one walk, one strikeout, and assisted in one double play.

Randy Ruiz (former Memphis-Mayaguez) started as designated hitter and batted fourth.  1-for-3 with one double and one strikeout.
Yariel Gonzalez (State College-Mayaguez) started in left field and batted fifth.  1-for-3 at the plate.

Mayaguez beat Caguas 2-1 in game one of doubleheader

Ricardo Bautista (State College-Caguas) started in right field and batted sixth.  0-for-2 with one run, one walk, and one strikeout.

Yariel Gonzalez (State College-Mayaguez) started in left field and batted fourth.  0-for-3 with one ground into double play.
Tyler Herron (former Springfield-Mayaguez) entered in the fourth and pitched three innings.  He allowed no hits or runs, and struck four out.  (g/f/:2-2)

Caguas beat Mayaguez 3-1 in game two of doubleheader
LBPRC Official Site Post Game

No Games Scheduled For Monday


Latin American Series (January 26, 2018):

Notes:
Fidencio Flores (former GCL-Boer) will remain in the Chinandega rotation: La Prensa

Cardinals Winter League Notebook 1-21-18: Cardinals Signed 19-Year Old Venezuelan RHP Josue Ramirez; Randy Ruiz Singles & Hits A Solo Home Run; Rafael Ortega Singles, Walks, & Drives In One Run

Josue Ramirez - International Signing From Venezuela

Cuban League Championship:

Las Tunas beat Granma 6-5 in game one: Diario de Cuba


Mexican Pacific League Championship:

Randy Arozarena (Springfield-Navojoa) started in left field and batted second.  0-for-3 with one strikeout.

Culiacan beat Navojoa 4-0
LMP Official Site Post Game

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


Venezuelan League Championship:

Rafael Ortega (former Memphis-Caribes) started in centerfield and batted leadoff.  1-for-3 with one two-out RBI, one run, and one walk.

Ildemaro Vargas (former Springfield-Lara) started at second base and batted leadoff.  1-for-5 at the plate.
Rangel Ravelo (Memphis-Lara) started at first base and batted third.  0-for-3 with two walks (one intentional).

Caribes beat Lara 4-2
LVBP Official Site Post Game

Notes:
Nestor Molina (MiLB signing-Lara) is scheduled to start the fourth game: LVBP Official Site

Freddy Garcia (Monterrey free agent-Caribes) will become the second oldest pitcher in LVBP history to start in the finals and talks about keeping Ildemaro Vargas (former Springfield-Lara) off the bases: Meridiano

St. Louis signed 19-year old Venezuelan RHP Josue Ramirez (picture above) on October 25, 2017 and assigned to short-season Dominican Summer League.

Sunday's Game:
Caribes (1-0) visits Lara (0-1) @ 5:00 PM VET


Dominican League Round Robin:

Raul Valdes (former St. Louis-Cibao) started and pitched five innings.  He allowed four hits, two earned runs, two home runs, one walk, and struck three out for the losing decision (0-3).  (g/f:4-5)

Cibaenas beat Cibao 2-0
LIDOM Official Site Post Game

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

Escogido beat Licey 12-4
LIDOM Official Site Post Game

No Games Scheduled For Sunday


Colombian League Championship:

Sincelejo beat Monteria 5-0: LCBP Official Site

Sunday's Game:
Sincelejo (2-2) visits Monteria (2-2) @ 5:00 PM - Gueddy Guerra (former VSL) is scheduled to start for Monteria


Puerto Rican League:

Hector Hernandez (former Palm Beach-Santurce) started and pitched 4.1 innings.  He allowed five hits, two earned runs, one home run, and struck two out.  (g/f:6-2)

Randy Ruiz (former MiLB signing-Mayaguez) started as designated hitter and batted fourth.  2-for-4 with one home run, one RBI, and one run.
Yariel Gonzalez (State College-Mayaguez) started in left field and moved to third base, batting fifth.  1-for-3 with one run, one walk, and one strikeout.
Tyler Herron (former Springfield-Mayaguez) entered in the eighth and pitched one inning.  He allowed no hits or runs, and struck one out for the winning decision (2-0).  (ir-s:2-0)

Mayaguez beat Santurce 6-4
LBPRC Official Site Post Game

Sunday's Games:
Santurce (8-7) visits Carolina (5-10) for a doubleheader beginning @ 1:00 PM AST
Caguas (10-5) visits Mayaguez (7-8) for a doubleheader beginning @ 1:00 PM AST