Cardinals Winter League Notebook 1-13-19: Anthony Garcia Singles, Walks, & Drives In Two Runs; Yarile Gonzalez Singles Twice, Doubles, & Knocks In One Run; Miguel Socolovich Strikes Out One & Holds One Inherited Runner On Base Over One & Two-Thirds Scoreless Innings For The Save

Anthony Garcia - Gigantes de Carolina

Cuban National Series Championship:

Las Tunas beat Villa Clara 13-6: Diario de Cuba


Mexican Pacific League Semifinals:

Yefri Perez (former MiLB signing-Obregon) started in right field and batted second.  0-for-4 with three strikeouts.
Iker Franco (former Springfield-Obregon) entered late in the game at catcher and batted ninth.  0-for-1 with one strikeout and allowed one stolen base.
Maikel Cleto (former St. Louis-Obregon) entered in the eighth and pitched one inning.  He allowed two hits and one earned run.  (p-s:18-13)(g/f:1-1)

Mochis beat Obregon 5-2
LMP Official Site Post Game

No Games Scheduled For Sunday


Venezuelan League Semifinals:

Rafael Ortega (former Memphis-Caribes) started in centerfield and batted leadoff.  1-for-4 with one double, one run, and grounded into one double play.
Angel Castro (former Memphis-Caribes) entered in the sixth and pitched 1.2 innings.  He allowed two hits, two unearned runs, one home run, and struck one out for the losing decision (0-1).  (p-s:43-27)(g/f:2-2)(ir-s:2-0)

Wilfredo Tovar (former Memphis-Caracas) started at shortstop and batted eighth.  0-for-3 with one walk, one strikeout, grounded into one double play, and assisted in one double play.
Miguel Socolovich (former St. Louis-Caracas) entered in the eighth and pitched 1.2 innings.  He allowed one hit, no runs, and struck one out for the save (1).  (p-s:27-17)(g/f:1-2)(ir-s:1-0)

Caracas beat Caribes 6-4
LVBP Official Site Post Game

Ronny Cedeno (former St. Louis-Magallanes) started at second base and batted second.  2-for-5 with one double, one two-out RBI, one run, and assisted in two double plays.
Rayder Ascanio (Peoria-Magallanes) entered late in the game at shortstop and assisted in one double play.
Pedro Rodriguez (former MiLB signing-Magallanes) entered in the ninth and pitched one inning.  He allowed one hit, no runs, and struck one out for the save (1).  (p-s:11-7)(g/f:1-0)

Ildemaro Vargas (former Springfield-Lara) started at second base and batted leadoff.  1-for-4 with one double and assisted in two double plays.
Rangel Ravelo (Memphis-Lara) started at first base and batted third.  1-for-4 with one ground into double play and assisted in two double plays.
Vicente Campos (former MiLB signing-Lara) entered in the eighth and pitched one inning.  He allowed two hits, no runs, and struck one out.  (p-s:14-10)(g/f:0-1)

Magallanes beat Lara 4-1
LVBP Official Site Post Game

Sunday's Games:
Caribes (0-1) visits Caracas (1-0) @ 4:00 PM VET
Magallanes (1-0) visits Lara (0-1) @ 5:00 PM VET


Dominican League Round Robin:

Alejandro Mejia (former DSL-Azucareros) entered late in the game at first base.

Licey beat Azucareros 3-1
LIDOM Official Site Post Game

Audry Perez (former St. Louis-Estrellas) entered late in the game at catcher and batted sixth.  0-for-2 with one strikeout.
Yeison Medina (Palm Beach-Estrellas) entered in the seventh and pitched to one batter.  He allowed no hits or runs for the hold (2).  (g/f:1-0)

Estrellas beat Escogido 3-1
LIDOM Official Site Post Game

Sunday's Games:
Estrellas (10-6) visits Licey (5-11) @ 5:00 PM AST
Escogido (8-8) visits Azucareros (9-7) @ 5:00 PM AST


Veracruz League Championship:

Francisco Rivera (former Palm Beach-Acayucan) started as designated hitter and batted sixth.  0-for-1 with one walk and one strikeout.

Acayucan beat Xalapa 11-5 (1/11/19)
LIV Official Site Post Game


Colombian League Round Robin:

Geddy Guerra (former VSL-Barranquilla) started and pitched three innings.  He allowed five hits, one earned run, and struck two out.  (p-s:37-28)(g/f:4-7)

Cartagena beat Barranquilla 5-4
El Universal Post Game

Sunday's Game:
Barranquilla (5-2) visits Sincelejo (5-2) @ 4:00 PM


Australian Baseball League:

Mikey Reynolds (former Springfield-Adelaide) started at shortstop and batted third.  0-for-4 with one walk, one stolen base, two strikeouts, and assisted in two double plays.

Melbourne beat Adelaide 6-4
ABL Official Site Post Game

Pete Kozma (former St. Louis-Perth) started at shortstop and batted third.  0-for-4 with one run and two walks.

Geelong-Korea beat Perth 13-10 in 10 innings
ABL Official Site Post Game

No Games Scheduled Until Thursday


Puerto Rican League Round Robin:

Anthony Garcia (former Memphis-Carolina) started in left field and batted fifth.  1-for-3 with two RBIs, one walk, one sac fly, and one stolen base.
Ruben Gotay (former Memphis-Carolina third base coach) was ejected in the sixth inning.

Yariel Gonzalez (Peoria-Mayaguez) started as designated hitter and batted fourth.  3-for-4 with one double, one two-out RBI, and one run.
Tyler Herron (former Springfield-Mayaguez) entered in the sixth and pitched 2.1 innings.  He allowed one hit, no runs, hit one batter, and struck one out for the winning decision (1-0).  (g/f:3-1)(ir-s:3-1)

Mayaguez beat Carolina 9-4
LBPRC Official Site Post Game

Sunday's Game:
Mayaguez (5-2) visits Santurce (4-2) @ 4:10 PM AST


Nicaraguan League Championship:

Edgard Montiel (former DSL-Chinandega) started and batted fifth.  0-for-3 with one walk and one strikeout.

Leon beat Chinandega 7-4
LBPN Official Site Post Game

Sunday's Game:
Leon (1-1) visits Chinandega (1-1) @ 4:00 PM

Cardinals Winter League Notebook 2-10-18: Anthony Garcia Lead The Series In Hits, Home Runs, RBIs, Runs, Total Bases, SLG, & OPS

Anthony Garcia - Criollos de Caguas - 2018 Caribbean Series MVP

Caribbean Series:

Final Stats:
Anthony Garcia (former Memphis-Caguas) played in six games going 12-for-24 (.500) with four doubles, three home runs, eight RBIs, 25 total bases, eight runs, three walks, four strikeouts, one caught stealing, .556 OBP, 1.042 SLG, and 1.597 OPS.
Cesar Valera (former Palm Beach-Caribes) played in one game going 2-for-5 (.400) with one RBI, two total bases, one run, .400 OBP, .400 SLG, and .800 OPS.
Rafael Ortega (former Memphis-Caribes) played in five games going 8-for-22 (.364) with two home runs, four RBIs, 14 total bases, four runs, two walks, one stolen base, three strikeouts, .417 OBP, .636 SLG, and 1.053 OPS.
Ruben Gotay (former Memphis-Caguas) played in five games going 5-for-21 (.238) with one home run, four RBIs, eight total bases, four runs, seven strikeouts, .238 OBP, .381 SLG, and .619 OPS.

Ivan Maldonado (former MiLB tryout-Caguas) made one relief appearance posting a 0-0 record, 0.00 ERA, and 1.67 WHIP.  He allowed four hits, no runs, and one walk over three innings.
Tyler Herron (former Springfield-Caguas) made two relief appearances posting a 0-0 record, 3.38 ERA, and 1.13 WHIP.  He allowed two hits, one earned run, one walk, and struck three out over 2.2 innings.
Nestor Molina (MiLB signing-Caribes) made two appearances (one start) posting a 1-0 record, 5.06 ERA, and 1.31 WHIP.  He allowed six hits, three earned runs, one home run, one walk, and struck four out over 5.1 innings.
Raul Valdes (former St. Louis-Cibaenas) made two starts posting a 0-1 record, 5.23 ERA, and 0.97 WHIP.  He allowed seven hits, seven runs (six earned), three home runs, three walks, hit one batter, and struck six out over 10.1 innings.
Angel Castro (former Memphis-Cibaenas) made two appearances (one start) posting a 0-1 record, 7.94 ERA, and 2.12 WHIP.  He allowed ten hits, five earned runs, two walks, and struck three out over 5.2 innings.
Robby Rowland (former Springfield-Caguas) made four relief appearances posting a 1-0 record, 9.00 ERA, 3.33 WHIP, and one hold.  He allowed eight hits, three earned runs, two walks, and struck three out over three innings.

Notes:
Anthony Garcia (former Memphis-Caguas) looks ahead to spring training after being named MVP of the Caribbean Series: El Nuevo Dia

Caguas was honored when they arrived back in Puerto Rico: El Nuevo Dia

Cardinals Winter League Notebook 2-9-18: Ruben Gotay Singles Twice & Drives In Three Runs; Anthony Garcia Singles, Walks, & Was Named 2018 Caribbean Series MVP; Raul Valdes Strikes Out Five & Allows Three Runs Over Six & A third Innings

7️⃣⬇️¡SE CIERRA LA PIZARRA!
Puerto Rico anota par de carreras con imparable de Ruben Gotay.
🇩🇴@aguilascibaenas 4
🇵🇷@CriollosCaguas 3 #SDC2018⚾️#TorosImponentes🐃🏆 pic.twitter.com/e6RNnvAeoY

— Toros de Tijuana🐃🏆 (@TorosDeTijuana) February 9, 2018

Ruben Gotay - Criollos de Caguas


Caribbean Series Championship:

Raul Valdes (former St. Louis-Cibaenas) started and pitched 6.1 innings.  He allowed two hits, three earned runs, one home run, two walks, and struck five out.  (p-s:94-57)(g/f:10-2)

Anthony Garcia (former Memphis-Caguas) started in right field and batted third.  1-for-3 with two runs, one walk, and one strikeout.
Ruben Gotay (former Memphis-Caguas) started at first base and batted sixth.  2-for-4 with three RBIs, one run, one strikeout, and assisted in two double plays.
Robby Rowland (former Springfield-Caguas) entered in the eighth and pitched to two batters.  He allowed two hits and no runs.  (p-s:9-5)

Caguas beat Cibaenas 9-4
Caribbean Series Official Site Post Game

Notes:
Full list of Caribbean Series champions: LMP Official Site

Anthony Garcia (former Memphis-Caguas) was named MVP and Lino Rivera (former Arkansas-Cibaenas) Manager of the Caribbean Series: LMP Official Site

Raul Valdes (former St. Louis-Azucareros/Cibaenas) never gave up on his career: El Nuevo Herald

Cardinals Winter League Notebook 2-8-18: Anthony Garcia Singles, Walks, & Hits A Grand Slam; Rafael Ortega Singles Twice; Raul Valdes Scheduled To Start In Caribbean Series Championship

#SerieCaribeESPN: ¡GRAND SLAM de Anthony García!🚀 El batazo empata todo entre Caribes y Criollos. ¿Qué opinan de la celebración de García? 🤔 pic.twitter.com/6Crgi6Ho3j

— ESPN_Beisbol (@ESPN_Beisbol) February 7, 2018

Anthony Garcia - Criollos de Caguas


Australian Baseball League Championship:

Brisbane and Canberra will meet for the 2018 championship: ABL Official Site


Caribbean Series:

Anthony Garcia (former Memphis-Caguas) started in right field and batted third.  2-for-3 with one home run, four RBIs, one run, one intentional walk, and one throwing error.
Ruben Gotay (former Memphis-Caguas) started at first base and batted sixth.  0-for-4 with four strikeouts and assisted in one double play.
Robby Rowland (former Springfield-Caguas) entered in the seventh and pitched one inning.  He allowed two hits, one earned run, one walk, and struck one out for the winning decision (1-0).  (p-s:16-9)(g/f:0-1)

Rafael Ortega (former Memphis-Caribes) started in centerfield and batted leadoff.  2-for-5 with one run, two strikeouts, and was ejected in the ninth inning.
Nestor Molina (MiLB signing-Caribes) entered in the sixth and pitched to one batter.  He allowed one hit, one earned run, and one home run. (p-s:5-3)(ir-s:3-3)

Caguas beat Caribes 6-5
Caribbean Series Official Site Post Game

Frederich Cepeda (Sancti Spiritus-Granma) started in left field and batted sixth.  3-for-3 with one triple, one home run, two RBIs, two runs, and one walk.
Raul Gonzalez (Ciego de Avila-Granma) started at third base and batted ninth.  1-for-4 with one RBI and two strikeouts.
Lazaro Blanco (Pinar del Rio-Granma) started and pitched 5.2 innings.  He allowed six hits, two earned runs, one home run, three walks, and struck five out.  (p-s:106-61)(g/f:6-3)
Yoennis Yera (Matanzas-Granma) entered in the eighth and pitched 1.1 innings.  He allowed one hit, no runs, one walk, and struck two out.  (p-s:24-13)(g/f:1-1)(ir-s:1-0)

Cibaenas beat Granma 7-4
Caribbean Series Official Site Post Game

Notes:
The Caribbean Series is not only considering Nicaragua, Colombia, and Panama for future inclusion but also looking at Japan, South Korea, and Taiwan: LMP Official Site

Anthony Garcia (former Memphis-Caguas) has the numbers for the triple crown: Meridiano

Raul Valdes (former St. Louis-Cibaenas) is scheduled to start Thursday: Listin Diario

Lino Rivera (former Arkansas-Cibaenas MGR) talks about how the team never gave up: Listin Diario

Sincelejo has asked to investigate the manager from the past two seasons: El Meridiano

Thursday's Championship Game:
Cibaenas (3-2) visits Caguas (3-2) @ 9:00 PM ET

Cardinals Winter League Notebook 2-7-17: Anthony Garcia Singles & Hits A Solo Home Run; Ruben Gotay Hits A Solo Home Run; Angel Castro Strikes Out One & Allows One Run Over Three Innings

#SCxTVCD

¡Adiós pelota! Anthony García se vuela la barda por el izquierdo para darle ventaja boricua en la @SDCJalisco2018

🇨🇺@GranmaAlazanes 0-1 🇵🇷@CriollosCaguas pic.twitter.com/lAounifLD3

— TVC Deportes (@TVCDeportes) February 6, 2018

Anthony Garcia - Criollos de Caguas


Caribbean Series:

Roel Santos (Granma) started in centerfield and batted leadoff.  2-for-5 with one two-out RBI, one stolen base, and one caught stealing.
Guillermo Aviles (Granma) started at first base and batted fifth.  1-for-4 with two RBIs, one strikeout, and assisted in two double plays.
Frank Morejon (Industriales-Granma) started at catcher and batted eighth.  2-for-3 with one double, one home run, two RBIs, three runs, one walk, and grounded into one double play.
Raul Gonzalez (Ciego de Avila-Granma) started at third base and batted ninth.  2-for-4 with one double and one two-out RBI.
Leandro Martinez (Granma) entered in the fifth and pitched four innings.  He allowed no hits or runs, one walk, and struck two out for the winning decision (1-0).  (p-s:47-27)(g/f:7-1)

Anthony Garcia (former Memphis-Caguas) started in right field and batted third.  2-for-4 with one home run, one RBI, one run, and two strikeouts.
Ruben Gotay (former Memphis-Caguas) started at first base and batted sixth.  1-for-4 with one home run, one RBI, one run, grounded into two double plays, one fielding error, and assisted in three double plays.
Tyler Herron (former Springfield-Caguas) entered in the ninth and pitched one inning.  He allowed no hits or runs.  (p-s:6-5)(g/f:1-1)

Granma beat Caguas 6-3
Caribbean Series Official Site Post Game

Angel Castro (former Memphis-Cibaenas) started and pitched four innings.  He allowed three hits, one earned run, one walk, and struck one out for the losing decision (0-1).  (p-s:60-35)(g/f:8-1)

Culiacan beat Cibaenas 8-1
Caribbean Series Official Site Post Game

Notes:
Lara is expected to host the Caribbean Series in 2019: LMP Official Site

Wednesday's Games:
Caguas (2-2) visits Caribes (2-2) @ 3:00 PM ET
Cibaenas (2-2) visits Granma (3-1) @ 9:00 PM ET

Cardinals Winter League Notebook 2-6-18: Anthony Garcia Singles, Doubles, Walks, & Hits A Solo Home Run; Rafael Ortega Singles, Walks, & Drives In One Run; Erick Almonte Enjoying The Experience Of The Caribbean Series

8️⃣⬆️Cuadrangular de Anthony García y la demostración ofensiva boricua continúa.
🇵🇷 @CriollosCaguas 11
🇻🇪 @caribesanz 3 #SDC2018⚾️ #TorosImponentes🐃🏆🇲🇽 pic.twitter.com/Djxy7OOVDO

— Toros de Tijuana🐃🏆 (@TorosDeTijuana) February 5, 2018

Anthony Garcia - Criollos de Caguas


Caribbean Series:

Anthony Garcia (former Memphis-Caguas) started in right field and batted third.  3-for-4 with one double, one home run, one RBI, three runs, and one walk.
Ruben Gotay (former Memphis-Caguas) started at first base and batted sixth.  0-for-5 with one strikeout.
Robby Rowland (former Springfield-Caguas) entered in the ninth and pitched one inning.  He allowed three hits, two earned runs, and struck one out.  (p-s:20-13)(g/f:2-0)

Rafael Ortega (former Memphis-Caribes) started in centerfield and batted leadoff.  1-for-3 with one RBI, one run, one walk, one outfield assist, and assisted in one double play.

Caguas beat Caribes 12-7
Caribbean Series Official Site Post Game

Roel Santos (Granma) started in centerfield and batted leadoff.  3-for-4 with one double, one RBI, and one run.

Cibaenas beat Granma 7-1
Caribbean Series Official Site Post Game

Notes:
Luis Urueta (former Palm Beach-Licey MGR) talks about his first season as Licey MGR and Caribbean Series: El Heraldo

Yasiel Puig (Los Angels) took in the Granma game: Cuban Play

Lino Rivera (former Arkansas-Cibaenas) says Cibaenas is confident heading into the semifinals: El Nacional

Erick Almonte (GCL Cardinals MGR-Cibaenas GM) is enjoying the experience of the Caribbean Series: El Nacional

Tuesday's Games:
Granma (2-1) visits Caguas (2-1) @ 3:00 PM ET
Culiacan (0-3) visits Cibaenas (2-1) @ 9:00 PM ET - Angel Castro (former Memphis) is scheduled to start for Cibaenas

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

#SCxTVCD ⚾️

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

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

— TVC Deportes (@TVCDeportes) February 3, 2018

Anthony Garcia - Criollos de Caguas

Latin American Series:

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


Caribbean Series:

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Cardinals Winter League Notebook 1-30-18: Robby Rowland Is One Of Five Former Cardinals On Caguas Roster For Caribbean Series; Lino Rivera & Luis Urueta Fined In LIDOM; Randy Arozarena Finished With Four Doubles, One Home Run, & Six RBIs In LMP Playoffs

Robby Rowland (center) - Criollos de Caguas

Mexican Pacific League Championship:

Stats:
Randy Arozarena (Springfield-Navojoa) played in 18 games going 15-for-72 (.208) with four doubles, one home run, six RBIs, 22 total bases, seven runs, five walks, one stolen base, 23 strikeouts, one caught stealing, .284 OBP, .306 OBP, .590 OPS.


Dominican League Championship:

Alberto Rosario (former St. Louis-Cibaenas) entered late in the game as a designated hitter and batted third.  0-for-1 at the plate.
Francisco Pena (MiLB signing-Cibaenas) entered late in the game at catcher and batted ninth.  0-for-1 with one strikeout.

Licey beat Cibaenas 10-1
LIDOM Official Site Post Game

Notes:
Suspensions and fines were handed out after the hit by pitches in Monday's games with Lino Rivera (former Arkansas-Cibaenas MGR) and Luis Urueta (former Palm Beach-Licey MGR) each receiving something: Listin Diario

Tuesday's Games:
Licey (2-2) visits Cibaenas (2-2) for a doubleheader beginning @ 2:00 PM AST


Latin American Series:

Stats:
Edgard Montiel (former DSL-Chinandega) has played in three games going 4-for-14 (.286) with two doubles, one home run, one RBI, nine total bases, three runs, one strikeout, .286 OBP, .643 SLG, and .929 OPS.
Francisco Rivera (former Palm Beach-Acayucan) has played in three games going 2-for-10 (.200) with three RBIs, two total bases, one run, one walk, one hit by pitch, .333 OBP, .200 SLG, and .533 OPS.

Fidencio Flores (former GCL-Chinandega) has made one relief appearance posting a 0-0 record, 0.00 ERA, and 0.50 WHIP.  He's allowed no hits or runs, one walk, and struck one out over two innings.

Tuesday's Game:
Wildcats (1-2) visit Acayucan (2-1) @ 6:30 PM


Caribbean Series (February 2, 2018):

Notes:
Anthony Garcia (former Memphis-Carolina/Caguas), Robby Rowland (former Springfield-Caguas), Ivan Maldonado (former MiLB tryout-Caguas), Tyler Herron (former Springfield-Mayaguez), and Ruben Gotay (former Memphis-Caguas) included on Caguas roster: LBPRC Official Site and El Nuevo Dia and El Vocero

Caribes is interested in Asdrubal Cabrera (New York-N-Caracas: El Emergente

Nestor Molina (MiLB signing-Lara/Caribes) is scheduled to start against Culiacan: El Emergente

Pedro Rodriguez (former MiLB signing-Magallanes) said he would be willing to pitch for Caribes: El Emergente

Puerto Rico was satisfied with how the season turned out, despite the late start: El Vocero

The best and worst of the Cuban League championship: Diario de Cuba

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 1-20-18: Edgard Montiel Doubles & Helps Win LBPN Championship; Anthony Garcia Singles, Doubles, & Drives In One Run; Randy Ruiz Singles, Walks Twice, & Knocks In One Run

Edgard Montiel (second from right) - Tigres de Chinandega

Mexican Pacific League Championship:

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


Venezuelan League Championship:

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


Dominican League Round Robin:

Friday's Games Were Postponed

Saturday's Games:
Escogido (8-9) visits Licey (11-6) @ 3:00 PM AST
Cibaenas (8-9) visits Cibao (7-10) @ 5:00 PM AST


Nicaraguan League Championship:

Curt Smith (former Springfield-Chinandega) started in right field and batted fifth.  0-for-4 with one walk.
Edgard Montiel (former DSL-Chinandega) started as designated hitter and batted sixth.  1-for-5 with one double, one run, and one strikeout.

Chinandega beat Rivas 8-5
LBPN Official Site Post Game
Chinandega wins the championship taking four of five games in the series


Colombian League Championship:

Jackson Solarte (fomer VSL-Sincelejo) earned the loss after pitching five and a third innings as Monteria beat Sincelejo 14-3: LCBP Official Site

Saturday's Game:
Sincelejo (1-2) visits Monteria (2-1) @ 6:00 PM


Puerto Rican League:

Ruben Gotay (former Memphis-Caguas) started at first base and batted sixth.  2-for-4 with one strikeout and assisted in two double plays.
Robby Rowland (former Springfield-Caguas) entered in the eighth and pitched one inning.  He allowed no hits or runs, and struck one out for the hold (5).  (g/f:2-0)

Caguas beat Santurce 4-2
LBPRC Official Site Post Game

Randy Ruiz (former MiLB signing-Mayaguez) started as designated hitter and batted fourth.  1-for-4 with one RBI, one run, two walks, and one strikeout.
Yariel Gonzalez (State College-Mayaguez) entered late in the game in left field and batted eighth.  0-for-1 with two walks (one intentional).
Tyler Herron (former Springfield-Mayaguez) started and pitched two innings.  He allowed five hits, four earned runs, one walk, one balk, and struck one out.  (g/f:3-0)

Anthony Garcia (former Memphis-Carolina) started in right field and batted fourth.  2-for-5 with one double, one RBI, one run, one stolen base, and one throwing error.

Mayaguez beat Carolina 7-5 in 11 innings
LBPRC Official Site Post Game

Saturday's Game:
Santurce (8-6) visits Mayaguez (6-8) @ 1:30 PM AST

Cardinals Winter League Notebook 1-19-18: Yariel Gonzalez Singles, Walks, & Hits A Solo Home Run In Doubleheader; Curt Smith Collects Three Singles, One Walk, & One RBI; Ivan Maldonado Strikes Out Three & Allows Two Runs Over Six Innings For The Win

Yariel Gonzalez - Indios de Mayaguez

Mexican Pacific League Playoffs:

Stats:
Randy Arozarena (Springfield-Navojoa) has played in 11 games going 11-for-43 (.256) with three doubles, one home run, five RBIs, 17 total bases, six runs, two walks, one stolen base, 15 strikeouts, one caught stealing, .313 OBP, .395 SLG, and .708 OPS.

Championship Begins On Saturday


Venezuelan League Playoffs:

Friday's Game:
Caribes (4-1) visits Caracas (1-4) @ 7:00 PM VET


Dominican League Round Robin:

Donovan Solano (former Memphis-Licey) started at third base and batted third.  2-for-4 with two runs and one walk.

Licey beat Cibaenas 6-2
LIDOM Official Site Post Game

Audry Perez (former St. Louis-Escogido) started at catcher and batted seventh.  0-for-4 with three strikeouts.

Escogido beat Cibao 5-3
LIDOM Official Site Post Game

Friday's Games:
Cibaenas (8-9) visits Cibao (7-10) @ 7:30 PM AST
Escogido (8-9) visits Licey (11-6) @ 7:30 PM AST


Nicaraguan League Championship:

Curt Smith (former Springfield-Chinandega) started in right field and batted fifth.  3-for-4 with one RBI, two runs, one walk, and one strikeout.
Edgard Montiel (former DSL-Chinandega) started as designated hitter and batted sixth.  2-for-5 with one double, one RBI, and one run.
Fidencio Flores (former GCL-Chinandega) started and pitched 2.2 innings.  He allowed five hits, four runs (two earned), one home run, and struck one out.  (g/f:2-4)

Chinandega beat Rivas 9-5
LBPN Official Site Post Game

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


Colombian League Championship:

Friday's Game:
Sincelejo (1-1) visits Monteria (1-1) @ 7:00 PM


Puerto Rican League:

Yariel Gonzalez (State College-Mayaguez) started at first base and batted seventh.  1-for-3 with one home run, one RBI, two runs, one walk, and one sacrifice.

Hector Hernandez (former Palm Beach-Santurce) entered in the sixth and pitched one inning.  He allowed one hit, no runs, and struck one out for the hold (1).  (g/f:1-0)

Mayaguez beat Santurce 4-2 in 10 innings in game one of doubleheader

Randy Ruiz (former MiLB signing-Mayaguez) started as designated hitter and batted fourth.  1-for-4 with one ground into double play.
Yariel Gonzalez (State College-Mayaguez) started in left field and batted fifth.  1-for-4 with one strikeout.

Santurce beat Mayaguez 5-0 in game two of doubleheader
LBPRC Official Site Post Game

Ruben Gotay (former Memphis-Caguas) started at first base and batted sixth.  2-for-4 with one walk and assisted in three double plays.
Ivan Maldonado (former MiLB tryout-Caguas) started and pitched six innings.  He allowed seven hits, two earned runs, one walk, and struck three out for the win (3-0).  (g/f:4-6)

Anthony Garcia (former Memphis-Carolina) started as designated hitter and batted fourth.  1-for-4 with one run and three strikeouts.

Caguas beat Carolina 6-2
LBPRC Official Site Post Game

Friday's Games:
Santurce (8-5) visits Caguas (9-5) @ 1:30 PM AST
Mayaguez (5-8) visits Carolina (5-9) @ 1:30 PM AST

Cardinals Winter League Notebook 1-18-18: Randy Ruiz Hits A Two-Run Homer; Edgard Montiel Singles Twice & Drives In Two Runs; Tyler Herron Strikes Out One & Holds One Inherited Runner On Base Over One & A Third Hitless/Scoreless Innings

Randy Ruiz - Indios de Mayaguez

Cuban League:

Notes:
Tunas and Granma will face-off in the championship: Diario de Cuba


Mexican Pacific League Playoffs:

Randy Arozarena (Springfield-Navojoa) started in left field and batted second.  1-for-4 with one double, one RBI, one run, and one strikeout.

Navojoa beat Jalisco 4-2
LMP Official Site Post Game
Navojoa wins series four games to two

No Games Scheduled For Thursday


Venezuelan League Playoffs:

Stats:
Rangel Ravelo (Memphis-Lara) has played in nine games going 14-for-34 (.412) with two doubles, six RBIs, 16 total bases, six runs, nine walks, one stolen base, five strikeouts, .545 OBP, .471 SLG, and 1.016 OPS.
Ildemaro Vargas (former Springfield-Lara) has played in nine games going 17-for-43 (.395) with two doubles, seven RBIs, 19 total bases, nine runs, five walks, seven stolen bases, three strikeouts, two caught stealing, .458 OBP, .442 SLG, and .900 OPS.
Rayder Ascanio (Palm Beach-Magallanes) has played in ten games going 13-for-40 (.325) with three doubles, one home run, seven RBIs, 19 total bases, six runs, one walk, one stolen base, six strikeouts, .341 OBP, .475 SLG, and .816 OPS.
Wilfredo Tovar (Memphis-Caracas) has played in 11 games going 13-for-45 (.289) with three doubles, one home run, four RBIs, 19 total bases, eight runs, two walks, eight strikeouts, .333 OBP, .422 SLG, and .756 OPS.
Leobaldo Pina (Palm Beach-Caracas) has played in four games going 4-for-14 (.286) with one double, one RBI, five total bases, one run, two walks, .375 OBP, .357 SLG, and .732 OPS.
Ronny Cedeno (former St. Louis-Magallanes) has played in ten games going 10-for-41 (.244) with one double, one home run, four RBIs, 14 total bases, six runs, five walks, eight strikeouts, one caught stealing, .326 OBP, .341 SLG, and .668 OPS.
Jose Martinez (former Springfield-Magallanes) has played in ten games going 8-for-33 (.242) with two RBIs, eight RBIs, three runs, three walks, three strikeouts, .306 OBP, .242 SLG, and .548 OPS.
Rafael Ortega (former Memphis-Caribes) has played in ten games going 10-for-42 (.238) with four doubles, two home runs, five RBIs, 20 total bases, five runs, four walks, four strikeouts, one caught stealing, .304 OBP, .476 SLG, and .781 OPS.
Cesar Valera (former Palm Beach-Caribes) has played in one game going 0-for-1 (.000) with one walk, one strikeout, and .500 OBP.

Pedro Rodriguez (former MiLB signing-Magallanes) has made five relief appearances posting a 1-1 record, 2.57 ERA, 1.14 WHIP, one hold, and one save.  He's allowed five hits, two earned runs, three walks, and struck two out over seven innings.
Miguel Socolovich (former St. Louis-Caracas) has made nine relief appearances posting a 1-2 record, 3.24 ERA, 1.08 WHIP, and one hold.  He's allowed six hits, three earned runs, three walks, and struck eight out over 8.1 innings.
Jorge Rondon (former St. Louis-Magallanes) has made eight relief appearances posting a 0-1 record, 4.26 ERA, and 1.58 WHIP.  He's allowed six hits, three earned runs, four walks, and struck four out over 6.1 innings.
Nestor Molina (MiLB signing-Lara) has made two starts posting a 0-0 record, 6.00 ERA, and 1.44 WHIP.  He's allowed 11 hits, eight runs (six earned), two home runs, two walks, and struck eight out over nine innings.

Notes:
Pedro Rodriguez (former MiLB signing-Magallanes) and Jose Martinez (former Springfield-Magallanes) are available for the playoff draft: El Emergente

No Games Scheduled Until Friday


Dominican League Round Robin:

Donovan Solano (former Memphis-Licey) started at third base and moved to second, batting seventh.  2-for-4 with two runs and one fielding error.
Pedro Echemendia (Memphis-Licey) started and pitched 1.2 innings.  He allowed three hits, four runs (three earned), one walk, and struck two out.  (g/f:2-2)

Licey beat Cibaenas 10-8
LIDOM Official Site Post Game

Raul Valdes (former St. Louis-Cibao) started and pitched 5.1 innings.  He allowed five hits, three earned runs, one walk, and struck eight out.  (g/f:5-1)

Audry Perez (former St. Louis-Escogido) started at catcher and batted seventh.  1-for-2 with one RBI, one walk, one sac fly, and allowed one stolen base.

Escogido beat Cibao 5-4
LIDOM Official Site Post Game

Notes:
Luis Urueta (former Palm Beach-Licey MGR) talks about helping to lead Licey to the LIDOM finals: El Heraldo

Thursday's Games:
Cibaenas (8-8) visits Licey (10-6) @ 7:30 PM AST


Nicaraguan League Championship:

Curt Smith (former Springfield-Chinandega) started in right field and batted fifth.  0-for-3 with one run, one walk, and two strikeouts.
Edgard Montiel (former DSL-Chinandega) started as designated hitter and batted sixth.  2-for-4 with two RBIs.

Rivas beat Chinandega 5-4 in 13 innings
LBPN Official Site Post Game

Thursday's Game:
Rivas (1-2) visits Chinandega (2-1) @ 6:00 PM


Colombian League Championship:

Monteria beat Sincelejo 8-4: LCBP Official Site

No Game Scheduled For Thursday


Puerto Rican League:

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

Santurce beat Carolina 1-0
LBPRC Official Site Post Game

Randy Ruiz (former MiLB signing-Mayaguez) started as designated hitter and batted fourth.  2-or-4 with one home run, two two-out RBIs, and one run.
Tyler Herron (former Springfield-Mayaguez) entered in the seventh an pitched 1.1 innings.  He allowed no hits or runs, and struck one out.  (g/f:2-0)(ir-s:1-0)

Ruben Gotay (former Memphis-Caguas) started at first base and batted sixth.  1-for-4 with one double and one RBI.
Robby Rowland (former Springfield-Caguas) entered in the eighth and pitched one inning.  He allowed no hits or runs, and struck one out for the hold (4).  (g/f:2-0)

Caguas beat Mayaguez 3-2
LBPRC Official Site Post Game

Thursday's Games:
Santurce (7-4) visits Mayaguez (4-7) @ 1:30 PM AST
Caguas (8-5) visits Carolina (5-8) @ 1:30 PM AST

Cardinals Winter League Notebook 1-17-18: Wilfredo Tovar Singles, Doubles, & Drives In Two Runs; Rafael Ortega Hits A Solo Home Run; Ruben Gotay Knocks In One Run

Wilfredo Tovar - Leones del Caracas

Mexican Pacific League Playoffs:

Stats:
Randy Arozarena (Springfield-Navojoa) has played in ten games going 10-for-39 (.256) with two doubles, one home run, four RBIs, 15 total bases, five runs, two walks, one stolen base, 14 strikeouts, one caught stealing, .318 OBP, .385 SLG, and .703 OPS.

Notes:
Ramon Delgado (former Memphis-Jalisco) missed the season with Jalisco after being hit in the eye by a ball: Jalisco Official Twitter

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


Venezuelan League Playoffs:

Wilfredo Tovar (Memphis-Caracas) started at second base and batted second.  2-for-4 with one double, two RBIs, and one run.
Leobaldo Pina (Palm Beach-Caracas) started at third base and batted eighth.  0-for-3 with one run and one walk.
Miguel Socolovich (former St. Louis-Caracas) entered in the eighth and pitched to two batters.  He allowed no hits or runs, and struck one out.  (p-s:7-4)(g/f:1-0)(ir-s:1-0)

Rafael Ortega (former Memphis-Caribes) started in centerfield and batted leaodff.  1-for-4 with one home run, one RBI, one run, and one strikeout.

Caribes beat Caracas 6-5
LVBP Official Site Post Game
Caribes wins the series four games to one

No Games Scheduled For Wednesday


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 14 games going 16-for-66 (.242) with four doubles, one home run, seven RBIs, 23 total bases, eight runs, one walk, ten strikeouts, .265 OBP, .348 SLG, and .613 OPS.
Audry Perez (former St. Louis-Escogido) has played in seven games going 4-for-19 (.211) with two RBIs, four total bases, one walk, .250 OBP, .211 SLG, and .461 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 three appearances (two starts) posting a 3-0 record, 1.23 ERA, and 0.75 WHIP.  He's allowed eight hits, two earned runs, one home run, three walks, and struck 11 out over 14.2 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 four starts posting a 0-2 record, 5.03 ERA, and 1.68 WHIP.  He's allowed 23 hits, 12 runs (11 earned), three home runs, ten walks, and struck 17 out over 19.2 innings.
Angel Castro (former Memphis-Cibaenas) has made one relief appearance posting a 0-0 record, 27.00 ERA, and 9.0) WHIP.  He's allowed two hits, one earned run, and one walk over 0.1 innings.

Tuesday's Games Were Postponed

Notes:
Pedro Echemendia (Memphis-Licey) is scheduled to start for Licey on Wednesday: Licey Official Site

Luis Urueta (former Palm Beach-Licey MGR) talks Licey rotation: Licey Official Site

Wednesday's Games:
Cibaenas (8-7) visits Licey (9-6) @ 2:00 PM AST
Cibao (7-8) visits Escogido (6-9) @ 7:30 PM AST


Nicaraguan League Championship:

Stats:
Curt Smith (former Springfield-Chinandega) has played in two games going 2-for-6 (.333) with two RBIs, two total bases, one run, one walk, one sac fly, two strikeouts, .444 OBP, .333 SLG, and .777 OPS.
Edgard Montiel (former DSL-Chinandega) has played in two games going 1-for-7 (.143) with one double, two total bases, one walk, one strikeout, .250 OBP, .286 SLG, and .536 OPS.

Wednesday's Game:
Chinandega (2-0) visits Rivas (0-2) @ 6:00 PM


Colombian League Championship:

Gueddy Guerra (former VSL-Monteria) earned the loss as Sincelejo beat Monteria 3-2: LCBP Official Site


Panama League:

Notes:
Cocle has declined to participate in the Latin American Series due to wages and runner-up Urraca will take their place: TV Max Deportes


Puerto Rican League:

Anthony Garcia (former Memphis-Carolina) started in right field and batted fourth.  1-for-4 with one stolen base and one caught stealing.
Juan Caballero (former Johnson City-Carolina) entered in the seventh and pitched one inning.  He allowed one hit, one earned run, one home run, one walk, and struck one out.  (g/f:1-1)

Ruben Gotay (former Memphis-Caguas) started at first base and batted sixth.  0-for-3 with one RBI and one sac fly.
Robby Rowland (former Springfield-Caguas) entered in the eighth and pitched one inning.  He allowed one hit and no runs for the hold (3).  (g/f:2-0)

Caguas beat Carolina 6-1
LBPRC Official Site Post Game

Notes:
Mayaguez signed Randy Ruiz (former MiLB signing): El Vocero

Wednesday's Games:
Carolina (5-7) visits Santurce (6-4) @ 1:30 PM AST
Mayaguez (4-6) visits Caguas (7-5) @ 1:30 PM AST

Cardinals Winter League Notebook 1-14-18: Raul Valdes Strikes Out One & Allows One Run Over Six Innings; Pedro Rodriguez Received Votes For LVBP Comeback Player Of The Year; Anthony Garcia Singles Twice & Walks

Raul Valdes - Gigantes del Cibao

Mexican Pacific League Playoffs:

Randy Arozarena (Springfield-Navojoa) started in left field and batted second.  0-for-4 with one walk, three strikeouts, and one fielding error.

Navojoa beat Jalisco 6-3
LMP Official Site Post Game

Sunday's Games:
Navojoa (2-1) visits Jalisco (1-2) @ 5:15 PM CT
Mexicali (0-3) visits Culiacan (3-0) @ 5:05 PM MT


Venezuelan League Playoffs:

Stats:
Rangel Ravelo (Memphis-Lara) has played in seven games going 10-for-24 (.417) with one double, three RBIs, 11 total bases, four runs, eight walks, one stolen base, four strikeouts, .576 OBP, .458 SLG, and 1.034 OPS.
Ildemaro Vargas (former Springfield-Lara) has played in seven games going 12-for-33 (.364) with two doubles, four RBIs, 14 total bases, five runs, four walks, seven stolen bases, three strikeouts, one caught stealing, .432 OBP, .424 SLG, and .857 OPS.
Rayder Ascanio (Palm Beach-Magallanes) has played in eight games going 11-for-31 (.355) with two doubles, one home run, four RBIs, 16 total bases, five runs, one walk, one stolen base, six strikeouts, .375 OBP, .516 SLG, and .891 OPS.
Rafael Ortega (former Memphis-Caribes) has played in seven games going 9-for-32 (.281) with four doubles, one home run, four RBIs, 16 total bases, three runs, two walks, two strikeouts, one caugth stealing, .324 OBP, .500 SLG, and ,824 OPS.
Jose Martinez (former Springfield-Magallanes) has played in eight games going 8-for-29 (.276) with two RBIs, eight total bases, three runs, three walks, one stolen base, three strikeouts, .344 OBP, .276 SLG, and .620 OPS.
Wilfredo Tovar (Memphis-Caracas) has played in eight games going 9-for-33 (.273) with one double, one home run, two RBIs, 13 total bases, seven runs, two walks, seven strikeouts, .333 OBP, .394 SLG, and .727 OPS.
Ronny Cedeno (former St. Louis-Magallanes) has played in eight games going 8-for-31 (.258) with one double, one home run, four RBIs, 12 total bases, five runs, five walks, three strikeouts, one caught stealing, .361 OBP, .387 SLG, and .748 OPS.

Pedro Rodriguez (former MiLB signing-Magallanes) has made three relief appearances posting a 1-0 record, 0.00 ERA, 1.00 WHIP, one hold, and one save.  He's allowed two hits, no runs, two walks, and struck two out over four innings.
Nestor Molina (MiLB signing-Lara) has made one start posting a 0-0 record, 1.59 ERA, and 0.71 WHIP.  He's allowed three hits, two runs (one earned), one home run, one walk, and struck four out over 5.2 innings.
Miguel Socolovich (former St. Louis-Caracas) has made seven relief appearances posting a 1-1 record, 2.45 ERA, 0.95 WHIP, and one hold.  He's allowed five hits, two earned runs, two walks, and struck six out over 7.1 innings.
Jorge Rondon (former St. Louis-Magallanes) has made six relief appearances posting a 0-1 record, 3.86 ERA, and 1.71 WHIP.  He's allowed four hits, two earned runs, four walks, and struck three out over 4.2 innings.

Notes:
Pedro Rodriguez (former MiLB signing-Magallanes) received votes for Comeback Player of the Year: LVBP Official Site

Sunday's Games:
Lara (2-0) visits Magallanes (0-2) @ 7:00 PM VET
Caracas (1-1) visits Caribes (1-1) @ 7:00 PM VET


Dominican League Round Robin:

Donovan Solano (former Memphis-Licey) started at third base and batted second.  2-for-5 at the plate.

Escogido beat Licey 5-2
LIDOM Official Site Post Game

Raul Valdes (former St. Louis-Cibao) started and pitched six innings.  He allowed six hits, one earned run, one home run, two walks, and struck one out.  (g/f:3-8)

Francisco Pena (MiLB signing-Cibaenas) started at catcher and batted ninth.  1-for-3 and allowed two stolen bases.

Cibao beat Cibaenas 3-1 in 10 innings
LIDOM Official Site Post Game

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


Nicaraguan League Championship:

Notes:
Chinandega selected Fidencio Flores (former GCL-Boer) in playoff draft: Dioses del Beisbol Twitter

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


Colombian League Round Robin:

Monteria beat Barranquilla 3-1: El Universal


Puerto Rican League:

Ruben Gotay (former Memphis-Caguas) started at first base and batted fifth.  1-for-3 and assisted in one double play.
Ricardo Bautista (State College-Caguas) started in right field and batted seventh.  0-for-3 with one strikeout.

Santurce beat Caguas 9-1
LBPRC Official Site Post Game

Anthony Garcia (former Memphis-Carolina) started in right field and batted fourth.  2-for-5 with one run, one walk, one strikeout, and grounded into two double plays.
Juan Caballero (former Johnson City-Carolina) entered in the eighth and pitched one inning.  He allowed one hit and no runs.  (g/f:1-1)

Yariel Gonzalez (State College-Mayaguez) started at first base and moved to third, batting seventh.  1-for-4 and assisted in two double plays.

Carolina beat Mayaguez 8-1
LBPRC Official Site Post Game

Sunday's Games:
Caguas (5-4) visits Carolina (4-5) for a doubleheader beginning @ 1:00 PM AST
Mayaguez (4-4) visits Santurce (4-4) for a doubleheader beginning @ 1:00 PM AST

Cardinals Winter League Notebook 1-13-18: Pedro Echemendia Strikes Out Four & Allows One Run Over Five Innings For The Win; Ivan Maldonado Strikes Out Three & Allows One Run Over Five & Two-Thirds For The Win; Donovan Solano Hits A Solo Home Run

Pedro Echemendia - Tigres del Licey

Mexican Pacific League Playoffs:

Stats:
Randy Arozarena (Springfield-Navojoa) has played in seven games going 8-for-28 (.286) with two doubles, one home run, two RBIs, 13 total bases, four runs, one walk, one stolen base, ten strikeouts, one caught stealing, .333 OBP, .464 SLG, and .798 OPS.

Saturday's Games:
Navojoa (1-1) visits Jalisco (1-1) @ 6:15 PM CT
Mexicali (0-2) visits Culiacan (2-0) @ 6:05 PM MT


Venezuelan League Playoffs:

Rafael Ortega (former Memphis-Caribes) started in centerfield and batted leadoff.  3-for-5 with one double, one run, and one caught stealing/pickoff.

Wilfredo Tovar (Memphis-Caracas) started at second base and batted second.  0-for-4 with one strikeout and assisted in two double plays.
Miguel Socolovich (former St. Louis-Caracas) entered in the eighth and pitched one inning.  He allowed one hit and no runs.  (p-s:8-7)(g/f:1-1)

Caribes beat Caracas 4-0
LVBP Official Site Post Game

Ronny Cedeno (former St. Louis-Magallanes) started at second base and batted third.  1-for-4 and one fielding error.
Jose Martinez (former Springfield-Magallanes) started at third base and batted seventh.  0-for-4 with one ground into double play.
Rayder Ascanio (Palm Beach-Magallanes) started at shortstop and batted ninth.  2-for-4 and assisted in one double play.
Jorge Rondon (former St. Louis-Magallanes) entered in the eighth and pitched one inning.  He allowed no hits or runs, two walks, threw one wild pitch, and struck one out.  (p-s:20-10)(g/f:1-0)

Ildemaro Vargas (former Springfield-Lara) started at second base and batted leadoff.  0-for-4 with one stolen base, one strikeout, and assisted in one double play.
Rangel Ravelo (Memphis-Lara) started at first base and batted third.  2-for-3 with one double, two runs, two walks, and assisted in one double play.

Lara beat Magallanes 7-2
LVBP Official Site Post Game

Notes:
Rafael Ortega (former Memphis-Caribes) hopes to continue contributing as he did during regular season: LVBP Official Site

Ronny Cedeno (former St. Louis-Magallanes) is dealing with some leg problems: El Emergente

No Games Scheduled For Saturday


Dominican League Round Robin:

Donovan Solano (former Memphis-Licey) started at third base and moved to second, batting second.  1-for-5 with one home run, one RBI, one run, one strikeout, and assisted in one double play.
Pedro Echemendia (Memphis-Licey) started and pitched five innings.  He allowed five hits, one earned run, two walks, and struck four out for the wining decision (3-0).  (g/f:85-53)(g/f:5-3)

Licey beat Cibao 4-3
Bengaleses Post Game

Audry Perez (former St. Louis-Escogido) started at catcher and batted eighth.  1-for-3 with one walk and allowed two stolen bases.

Cibaenas beat Escogido 3-2
LIDOM Official Site Post Game

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


Nicaraguan League Playoffs:

Stats:
Curt Smith (former Springfield-Chinandega) has played in four games going 4-for-14 (.286) with one double, one home run, two RBIs, eight total bases, four runs, two intentional walks, one sac fly, one stolen base, three strikeouts, grounded into one double play, .421 OBP, .571 SLG, and .992 OPS.
Edgard Montiel (former DSL-Chinandega) has played in four games going 4-for-14 (.286) with one double, one RBI, five total bases, two runs, four walks (one intentional), one strikeout, grounded into one double play, .474 OBP, .357 SLG, and .831 OPS.

Fidencio Flores (former GCL-Boer) made one start posting a 0-1 record, 3.00 ERA, and 1.50 WHIP.  He allowed seven hits, three runs (two earned), one home run, two walks, hit one batter, and struck three out over six innings.

No Championship Game Scheduled For Saturday


Colombian League Round Robin:

Sincelejo beat Barranquilla 7-6: El Universal


Puerto Rican League:

Ruben Gotay (former Memphis-Caguas) started at first base and batted sixth.  1-for-4 with one strikeout, grounded into one double play, and assisted in two double plays.
Ivan Maldonado (former MiLB tryout-Caguas) started and pitched 5.2 innings.  He allowed four hits, one earned run, one home run, three walks, and struck three out for the winning decision (2-0).  (g/f:4-5)
Robby Rowland (former Springfield-Caguas) entered in the eighth and pitched one inning.  He allowed no hits or runs, and two walks for the hold (2).  (g/f:1-1)

Caguas beat Santurce 4-3
LBPRC Official Site Post Game

Yariel Gonalez (State College-Mayaguez) started as designated hitter and batted seventh.  2-for-4 with one RBI, one run, and one walk.

Mayaguez beat Carolina 10-3
LBPRC Official Site Post Game

Notes:
Ramon Vazquez (former Memphis) will take over as Santurce manager: LBPRC Official Site

Saturday's Games:
Caguas (5-3) visits Santurce (3-4) @ 1:30 PM AST
Carolina (3-5) visits Mayaguez (4-3) @ 7:30 PM AST

Cardinals Winter League Notebook 1-8-18: Rayder Ascanio Singles, Doubles, & Drives In Two Runs; Ivan Maldonado Strikes Out One Over Five Scoreless Innings For The Win; Tyler Herron Strikes Out Two Over Three Scoreless Innings For The Win

Rayder Ascanio (left) & Jose Martinez (third from left) - Navagantes del Magallanes

Mexican Pacific League Playoffs:

Niko Vasquez (former Springfield-Mazatlan) entered late in the game at shortstop and batted eighth.  1-for-1 with one double.

Mexicali beat Mazatlan 10-1
LMP Official Site Post Game
Mexicali won the series four games to two

Monday's Game:
Jalisco (3-3) visits Culiacan (3-3) @ 7:30 PM MT


Venezuelan League Playoffs:

Ildemaro Vargas (former Springfield-Lara) started at second base and batted leadoff.  2-for-5 with one RBI, one run, one fielding error, and assisted in one double play.
Rangel Ravelo (Memphis-Lara) started at first base and batted third.  1-for-4 with one strikeout and assisted in one double play.
Eugenio Velez (former Memphis-Lara) started in left field and batted seventh.  0-for-4 with one run, one strikeout, and grounded into one double play.

Jermaine Curtis (former St. Louis-Zulia) started at third base and batted fifth.  1-for-3 with one double and one walk.

Lara beat Zulia 7-3
LVBP Official Site Post Game
Lara won the series four games to one

Wilfredo Tovar (Memphis-Caracas) started at shortstop and batted second.  1-for-5 with one run and two strikeouts.
Miguel Socolovich (former St. Louis-Caracas) entered in the eighth and pitched 1.1 innings.  He allowed one hit, one earned run, two walks (one intentional), and struck one out for the losing decision (0-1).  (p-s:30-12)(g/f:1-0)

Aragua beat Caracas 6-5
LVBP Official Site Post Game

Ronny Cedeno (former St. Louis-Magallanes) started at second base and batted second.  1-for-5 with one strikeout.
Jose Martinez (former Springfield-Magallanes) started at third base and batted eighth.  1-for-4 with one walk and one strikeout.
Rayder Ascanio (Palm Beach-Magallanes) started at shortstop and batted ninth.  2-for-4 with one double, two RBIs, and one strikeout.
Jorge Rondon (former St. Louis-Magallanes) entered in the fifth and pitched to four batters.  He allowed two hits, two earned runs, and struck one out for the losing decision (0-1).  (p-s:9-6)(g/f:0-1)(ir-s:1-0)

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

Caribes beat Magallanes 8-7
LVBP Official Site Post Game
Caribes won the series four games to one

No Games Scheduled For Monday


Dominican League Round Robin:

All Games Postponed For Sunday Due To Rain

Notes:
Luis Urueta (former Palm Beach-Licey MGR) is smiles after all the criticism he received during the regular season: Listin Diario

Four players were suspended by Cibao for drinking in the early hours on gameday: El Caribe

Monday's Games:
Cibao (2-6) visits Cibaenas (3-5) @ 7:30 PM AST
Escogido (4-4) visits Licey (7-1) @ 7:30 PM AST


Nicaraguan League Playoffs:

Edgard Montiel (former DSL-Chinandega) started as designated hitter and batted fifth.  2-for-5 at the plate.
Curt Smith (former Springfield-Chinandega) started in right field and batted sixth.  3-for-4 with one double, two runs, and one walk.

Chinandega beat Boer 8-2
LBPN Official Site Post Game

Monday's Game:
Chinandega (1-0) visits Boer (0-1) @ 6:30 PM


Colombian League Round Robin:

Notes:
Monteria beat Barranquilla 5-2: El Universal

No Games Scheduled For Monday


Puerto Rican League:

Ruben Gotay (former Memphis-Caguas) started at first base and batted second.  2-for-4 with two RBIs, two runs, and one strikeout.
Ricardo Bautista (State College-Caguas) started in right field and batted sixth.  1-for-3 with one double, one RBI, two runs, and one walk.
Luis Mateo (former Memphis-Caguas) started in left field and batted ninth.  0-for-3 at the plate.
Ivan Maldonado (former MiLB tryout-Caguas) started and pitched five innings.  He allowed four hits, no runs, one walk, and struck one out for the winning decision (1-0).  (g/f:5-6)
Robby Rowland (former Springfield-Caguas) entered in the sixth and pitched one inning.  He allowed one hit, no runs, and struck one out.  (g/f:1-0)

Caguas beat Santurce 11-0 in game one of doubleheader

Hector Hernandez (former Palm Beach-Santurce) entered in the third and pitched 1.2 innings.  He allowed no hits or runs, one intentional walk, threw one wild pitch, and struck three out.  (g/f:2-0)(ir-s:3-1)

Randy Ruiz (former MiLB signing-Caguas) started as designated hitter and batted seventh.  0-for-2 with one intentional walk and two strikeouts.

Caguas beat Santurce 3-2 in game two of doubleheader
LBPRC Official Site Post Game

Anthony Garcia (former Memphis-Carolina) started as designated hitter and batted fourth.  0-for-2 with one walk and one strikeout.

Carolina beat Mayaguez 2-0 in game one of doubleheader

Anthony Garcia (former Memphis-Carolina) started in right field and batted fourth.  0-for-2 with one walk.
Juan Caballero (former Johnson City-Carolina) entered in the sixth and pitched one inning.  He allowed no hits or runs, and one walk.  (g/f:0-2)

Yariel Gonzalez (State College-Mayaguez) started at first base and batted seventh.  1-for-3 and assisted in one double play.
Tyler Herron (former Springfield-Mayaguez) entered in the fourth and pitched three innings.  He allowed no hits or runs, and struck two out for the winning decision (1-0).  (g/f:4-1)

Mayaguez beat Carolina 2-0 in game two of doubleheader
Primera Hora Post Game

Notes:
Officials says it has been a successful: Primera Hora

Monday's Games:
Santurce (2-2) visits Mayaguez (2-2) @ 1:30 PM AST
Carolina (2-2) visits Caguas (2-2) @ 1:30 PM AST

Cardinals Winter League Notebook 12-19-17: Cesar Valera Is Making Adjustments To Improve; David Bergin Doubles & Walks; Ruben Gotay & Tyler Herron Expected To Play In Puerto Rico

Cesar Valera - Caribes de Anzoategui

Mexican Pacific League:

Stats:
Efren Navarro (former Memphis-Hermosillo) has played in 57 games going 62-for-205 (.302) with 13 doubles, one triple, two home runs, 24 RBIs, 83 total bases, 38 runs, 33 walks, 45 strikeouts, .401 OBP, .405 SLG, and .806 OPS.
Randy Arozarena (Springfield-Navojoa) has played in 55 games going 67-for-228 (.294) with 19 doubles, one triple, 14 home runs, 33 RBIs, 130 total bases, 44 runs, 12 walks, seven stolen bases, 51 strikeouts, five caught stealing, .359 OBP, .570 SLG, and .929 OPS.
Cedric Hunter (former Springfield-Obregon/Hermosillo) has played in 34 games going 34-for-122 (.279) with six doubles, five home runs, 14 RBIs, 55 total bases, 11 runs, 15 walks, three stolen bases, 15 strikeouts, .362 OBP, .451 SLG, and .813 OPS.
Niko Vasquez (former Springfield-Navojoa/Obregon/Mazatlan) has played in 40 games going 30-for-137 (.219) with seven doubles, one triple, one home run, 13 RBIs, 42 total bases, 12 runs, 11 walks, two stolen bases, 33 strikeouts, one caught stealing, .296 OBP, .307 SLG, and .603 OPS.
Luis Garcia (former New Haven-Hermosillo) has played 12 games going 6-for-31 (.194) with two doubles, one home run, five RBIs, 11 total bases, three runs, one walk, seven strikeouts, .235 OBP, .355 SLG, and .590 OPS.
Alexis Wilson (State College-Culiacan) has played in 22 games going 7-for-41 (.171) with three RBIs, seven total bases, five runs, three walks, nine strikeouts, .227 OBP, .171 SLG, and .398 OPS.
Carlos Soto (GCL-Mochis) has played in three games going 0-for-5 (.000) with one RBI and two strikeouts.

Maikel Cleto (former St. Louis-Mochis) has made 21 relief appearances posting a 1-4 record, 4.78 ERA, 1.78 WHIP, and eight saves.  He's allowed 28 hits, 14 earned runs, two home runs, 19 walks, hit three batters, and struck 28 out over 26.1 innings.
Hector Villalobos (MiLB signing-Mochis) has made nine relief appearances posting a 0-1 record, 5.40 ERA, and 2.20 WHIP.  He's allowed seven hits, three earned runs, one home run, four walks, and struck four out over five innings.

Tuesday's Games:
Mazatlan (34-25) visits Jalisco (29-29) @ 7:15 PM CT
Culiacan (20-15) visits Obregon (13-22) @ 7:10 PM MST
Hermosillo (20-15) visits Navojoa (18-17) @ 7:30 PM MST
Mochis (14-21) visits Mexicali (16-19) @ 7:30 PM  PT


Venezuelan League:

David Bergin (former Quad Cities-Aragua) started as designated hitter and batted seventh.  1-for-4 with one double, one run, one walk, and two strikeouts.

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

Notes:
Cesar Valera (former Palm Beach-Caribes) made mental adjustments to improve: LVBP Official Site

Tuesday's Games:
Zulia (30-27) visits Margarita (21-35) @ 7:00 PM VET
Caracas (34-24) visits Caribes (26-31) @ 7:00 PM VET
Magallanes (34-22) visits Lara (31-24) @ 7:00 PM VET


Dominican League:

Alberto Rosario (St. Louis free agent-Estrellas) started at catcher and batted ninth.  0-for-4 with one strikeout and allowed three stolen bases.
Yeison Medina (Peoria-Estrellas) entered in the sixth and pitched two innings.  He allowed one hit, no runs, one walk, and struck one out for the blown save (1).  (g/f:2-3)(ir-s:3-2)

Cibaenas beat Estrellas 5-3

Tuesday's Games:
Licey (23-24) visits Escogido (25-22) @ 7:15 PM AST
Cibaenas (26-21) visits Estrellas (23-24) @ 7:30 PM AST
Azucareros (18-29) visits Cibao (26-21) @ 7:30 PM AST


Nicaraguan League:

Tuesday's Games:
Leon (15-17) visits Boer (15-14)
Chinandega (14-16) visits Rivas (17-14)


Colombian League:

Tuesday's Games:
Cartagena (9-24) visits Monteria (20-13) @ 7:00 PM
Sincelejo (18-14) visits Barranquilla (18-14) @ 7:00 PM


Panama League:

Stats:
Yariel Gonzalez (State College-Urraca) has played in 11 games going 13-for-36 (.409) with four doubles, two home runs, seven RBIs, eight runs, five walks, one strikeout, .439 OBP, .639 SLG, and 1.078 OPS.
Jonathan Rivera (Johnson City-Metro) has played in 11 games going 8-for-32 (.250) with three doubles, one triple, one RBI, four runs, six strikeouts, .294 OBP, .406 SLG, and .700 OPS.

Hector Corpas (former Quad Cities-Metro) has made relief appearance posting a 0-0 record and 0.00 ERA.  He's allowed no hits or runs, one walk, and struck one out over one inning.
Jose Almarante (former Memphis-Metro) has made three starts posting a 0-3 record and 0.60 ERA.  He's allowed ten hits, two runs (one earned), one walk, and struck 111 out over 15 innings.

Tuesday's Games:
Herrera (9-9) visits Cocle (10-5) @ 7:00 PM
Urraca (6-11) visits Metro (7-7) @ for a doubleheader beginning @ 7:00 PM


Puerto Rican League (January 6, 2018):

Notes:
Ruben Gotay (former Memphis-Caguas) is expected to play for Caguas this season: El Nuevo Dia

Tyler Herron (former Springfield-Mayaguez) began training with Mayaguez on Monday: El Vocero