Cardinals Winter League Notebook 1-8-2020: St. Louis Signed Oscar Hernandez Out Of LVBP; Ramon Urias Singles & Hits A Two-Run Homer; Ronny Cedeno Singles, Triples, & Drives In Two Runs

Oscar Hernández buscará mejorar su bateo con #Magallanes #LVBP https://t.co/3coCOb4WNa pic.twitter.com/VAe8OpiZSJ

— LVBP (@LVBP_Oficial) November 23, 2019

Korean Baseball Organization:

Notes:
Doosan re-signed Jose Miguel Fernandez (Doosan) for the 2020 season: Yonhap News Agency


Mexican Pacific League Playoffs:

Alex Mejia (former St. Louis-Monterrey) started at shortstop and batted second.  0-for-4 with one strikeout and assisted in two double plays.
Rainel Rosario (former Springfield-Monterrey) started in centerfield and batted fifth.  2-for-4 with one RBI, one run, two strikeouts, and one outfield assist.
Niko Vasquez (former Springfield-Monterrey) started at third base and batted eighth.  1-for-4 with one ground into double play, one throwing error, and assisted in two double plays.

Obregon beat Monterrey 12-4
LMP Official Site Post Game

Ramon Urias (Memphis-Mochis) started at shortstop and batted third.  2-for-4 with one home run, two RBIs, one run, and two throwing errors.

Mochis beat Jalisco 6-3
LMP Official Site Post Game

Irving Lopez (Springfield-Hermosillo) started at shortstop and batted ninth.  1-for-3 at the plate.

Mazatlan beat Hermosillo 5-3
LMP Official Site Post Game

Efren Navarro (former Memphis-Culiacan) started as designated hitter and batted fifth.  0-for-4 with one walk.

Culiacan beat Mexicali 4-3
LMP Official Site Post Game

No Games Scheduled For Wednesday


Dominican League Round Robin:

Stats:
Donovan Solano (former Memphis-Licey) has played in 11 games going 13-for-46 (.283) with one double, six RBIs, 14 total bases, three runs, one stolen base, six strikeouts, .298 OBP, .304 SLG, and .602 OPS.
Rangel Ravelo (St. Louis-Cibaenas) has played in 11 games going 11-for-43 (.256) with three doubles, two home runs, six RBIs, 20 total bases, six runs, five walks, eight strikeouts, .333 OBP, .465 SLG, and .798 OPS.
Aramis Garcia (former 2011 draft selection-Azucareros) has played in three games going 3-for-12 (.250) with one home run, two RBIs, six total bases, one run, three strikeouts, .250 OBP, .500 SLG, and .750 OPS.
Edmundo Sosa (St. Louis-Cibaenas) has played in five games going 3-for-14 (.214) with one triple, one RBI, five total bases, three runs, two walks, three strikeouts, .313 OBP, .357 SLG, and .670 OPS.
Francisco Pena (former St. Louis-Cibaenas) has played in eight games going 3-for-18 (.167) with three total bases, two walks, four strikeouts, .250 OBP, .167 SLG, and .417 OPS.
Audry Perez (former St. Louis-Escogido) has played in three games going 1-for-7 (.143) with one total base, one strikeout, .143 OBP, .143 SLG, and .286 OPS.
Alberto Triunfel (former Springfield-Escogido) has played in four games going 0-for-2 (.000) with one strikeout.
Robelys Reyes (former Springfield-Escogido) has played in five games going 0-for-1 (.000) with one run, one stolen base, and one caught stealing.
Yefri Perez (former MiLB signing-Cibaenas) has played in four games with one run, two stolen base, and one caught stealing.

Evan MacLane (former St. Louis-Licey) has made two appearances (one start) posting a 1-0 record, 0.00 ERA, 0.55 WHIP, and one hold.  He's allowed three hits, no runs, one walk, and struck three out over 7.1 innings.
Raul Valdes (former St. Louis-Azucareros) has made three starts posting a 1-0 record, 2.08 ERA, and 1.44 WHIP.  He's allowed 15 hits, four earned runs, one home run, ten walks, and struck ten out over 17.1 innings.
Genesis Cabrera (St. Louis-Licey) has made one start posting a 0-1 record, 9.82 ERA, and 1.64 WHIP.  He's allowed four hits, five runs (four earned), two walks, hit one batter, and struck one out over 3.2 innings.

Notes:
Evan MacLane (former St. Louis-Estrellas), Yeison Medina (former Springfield-Estrellas), and Ramon Santos (Springfield-Estrellas) were on hand to receive their 2018-19 LIDOM championship rings: LIDOM Official Site

Wednesday's Games:
Licey (7-4) visits Escogido (4-7) @ 7:15 PM AST
Azucareros (7-4) visits Cibaenas (4-7) @ 7:30 PM AST


Colombian League Playoffs:

Notes:
Jackson Solarte (former VSL-Barranquilla Giants) started and pitched five innings as Giants beat Gators 4-2: El Universal


Venezuelan League Playoffs:

Gabriel Lino (former Memphis-Caribes) started at catcher and batted third.  1-for-4 with one strikeout and assisted in one double play.
Cesar Valera (former Palm Beach-Caribes) started in left field and batted sixth.  2-for-4, one outfield assist, and assisted in one double play.

Zulia beat Caribes 5-0

Williams Perez (Springfield free agent-Lara) started and pitched six innings.  He allowed three hits, no runs, one walk, and struck eight out.  (p-s:80-50)(g/f:4-5)
Vicente Campos (former MiLB signing-Lara) entered in the seventh and pitched to five batters.  He allowed two runs and three unearned runs.  (p-s:14-11)(g/f:2-1)
Pedro Rodriguez (former MiLB signing-Lara) entered in the seventh and pitched one inning.  He allowed one hit, one earned run, and one walk for the hold (3).  (p-s:24-14)(g/f:1-1)(ir-s:1-1)

Ronny Cedeno (former MLB signing-Magallanes) started at second base and batted eighth.  2-for-4 with one triple, two two-out RBIs, one run, two strikeouts, one caught stealing/pickoff, and assisted in one double play.
Jorge Rondon (former St. Louis-Magallanes) entered in the seventh and pitched one inning.  He allowed no hits or runs, and struck one out.  (p-s:10-7)(g/f:2-0)

Lara beat Magallanes 6-5

Edubray Ramos (former VSL-La Guaira) entered in the sixth and pitched one inning.  He allowed no hits or runs, and struck one out.  (p-s:8-8)(g/f:1-1)
Kristhiam Linares (former Springfield-La Guaira) entered in the seventh and pitched to one batter.  He allowed one hit and no runs.  (p-s:3-2)

Jose Garcia (former Memphis-Caracas) entered late in the game in right field and batted leadoff.  0-for-1 with one strikeout.
Wilfredo Tovar (former Memphis-Caracas) started at shortstop and batted second.  0-for-3 at the plate.
Miguel Socolovich (former St. Louis-Caracas) entered in the ninth and pitched one inning.  He allowed one hit, no runs, and struck one out.  (p-s:10-7)(g/f/:1-0)

La Guaira beat Caracas 9-0

Notes:
St. Louis signed Oscar Hernandez (Magallanes) and he will no longer be permitted to play the remainder of the LVBP season.  Hernandez was signed right before the game on Tuesday and had to be removed from the starting lineup: El Emergente

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


Puerto Rican League Playoffs:

Notes:
Games expected to resume on Thursday: El Nuevo Dia

Wednesday's Games:
Santurce (3-0) visits Manati (0-3) @ 7:15 PM AST
Carolina (2-1) visits Mayaguez (1-2) @ 7:15 PM AST


Nicaraguan League Championship:

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

Cardinals Winter League Notebook 11-2-19: Alexis Wilson Singles & Hits A Solo Home Run; Rainel Rosario Singles & Drives In One Run; Hunter Cervenka Strikes Out One & Holds Three Inherited Runners On Base Over One Scoreless Inning

ALEXIS WILSON ROMPE EL CERO. 🍅

Le pegó #ConTodo a esa pelota para que los @clubtomateros peguen primero contra @charrosbeisbol. 💣#ConCasaLlenaLMP pic.twitter.com/rRK0PQUUWv

— LMP (@LMPbeisbol) November 2, 2019

Mexican Pacific League:

Niko Vasquez (former Springfield-Monterrey) started at shortstop and batted seventh.  1-for-4 with one strikeout and one fielding error.

Obregon beat Monterrey 4-1
LMP Official Site Post Game

Justin Williams (Memphis-Mexicali) started in right field and batted third.  1-for-5 with one run, two strikeouts, one outfield assist, and assisted in one double play.
Xavier Scruggs (former St. Louis-Mexicali) started as designated hitter and batted fifth.  0-for-4 with one walk and one strikeout.
Trevor Megill (former 2014 draft selection-Mexicali) entered in the ninth and pitched to two batters.  He allowed no hits, one earned run, and two walks. (p-s:11-2)

Hermosillo beat Mexicali 4-2 in 10 innings
LMP Official Site Post Game

Alexis Wilson (Peoria-Culiacan) started at catcher and batted eighth.  2-for-4 with one home run, one RBI, one run, and two strikeouts.

Culiacan beat Jalisco 6-4
LMP Official Site Post Game

Saturday's Games:
Obregon (10-8) visits Monterrey (7-11) @ 4:00 PM CT
Guasave (6-12) visits Mazatlan (6-12) @ 6:00 PM MT
Hermosillo (12-5) visits Mexicali (6-12) @ 6:00 PM PT
Jalisco (11-7) visits Culiacan (14-4) @ 6:05 PM MT
Mochis (11-7) visits Navojoa (6-11) @ 7:30 PM MT


Dominican League:

Yeison Medina (former Springfield-Estrellas) entered in the sixth and pitched one batter.  He allowed no hits or runs.  (g/f:1-0)(ir-s:1-0)

Alberto Triunfel (fomer Springfield-Escogido) entered late in the game at second base and assisted in one double play.
Eliezer Alvarez (former Springfield-Escogido) started in left field and batted ninth.  1-for-1 with one double.

Escogido beat Estrellas 2-1
LIDOM Official Site Post Game

Edmundo Sosa (St. Louis-Cibaenas) started at shortstop and batted leadoff.  1-for-4 with one double, one sacrifice, and one strikeout.
John Nogowski (Memphis-Cibaenas) started at first base and batted second.  1-for-3 with one run and two walks.
Rainel Rosario (former Springfield-Cibaenas) started in right field and batted seventh.  1-for-4 with one two-out RBI and one strikeout.
Hunter Cervenka (former Memphis-Cibaenas) entered in the sixth and pitched one inning.  He allowed no hits or runs, one walk, and struck one out.  (g/f:1-1)(ir-s:3-0)

Azucareros beat Cibaenas 6-5
LIDOM Official Site Post Game

Notes:
Ronnie Belliard (former St. Louis-Licey coach) on his playing days: Licey Official Site

Saturday's Games:
Licey (7-9) visits Escogido (12-4) @ 2:30 PM AST
Cibao (7-9) visits Cibaenas (8-8) @ 7:00 PM AST
Estrellas (4-12) visits Azucareros (10-6) @ 7:30 PM AST


Premier 12:

Saturday's Games:
Netherlands (0-0) visits USA (0-0) @ 12:00 PM
Dominican Republic (0-0) visits Mexico (0-0) @ 7:00 PM


Colombian League (November 8, 2019):

Notes:
Will Changarotty (former State College), Fabian Blanco (State College), and Leandro Cedeno (Peoria) are set to play for the second team established in Barranquilla: El Heraldo

Edubray Ramos (former VSL) will pitch for Cartagena: Peloteros de Colombia Twitter

Cardinals Winter League Notebook 10-29-19: Jose Calero Strikes Out Eight & Allows One Run Over Three Innings; Ivan Herrera Break Out Prospect In AFL; Shogo Akiyama & Yoshitomo Tsutsugo On Way To MLB

#ElRegresoDelCampeón👑
¡PLAY BALL DIJO EL AMPÁYER!
Inicia el primero de la serie ante Navojoa en #LaCasaDelCampeón👑
¡Vamos, Charros!💪👊
Hoy lanza el derecho José Calero🇻🇪🇨🇴@OficialMayos 🏹 vs 🤠 #Charros#TodosSomosCharros⚾💙💛#MásCharrosQueNunca🐴🏆 pic.twitter.com/ZJS9Nn58ii

— Charros de Jalisco (@charrosbeisbol) October 29, 2019

Nippon Professional League:

Notes:
Shogo Akiyama (Seibu) will test the MLB market: NPB On Reddit Twitter

Yoshitomo Tsutsugo (Yokohama) will be posted for the MLB: NPB On Reddit Twitter


Arizona Fall League:

Notes:
Ivan Herrera (Palm Beach-Glendale) was among 20 prospects that broke out: MLB Official Site


Mexican Pacific League:

Jose Calero (former GCL-Jalisco) started and pitched three innings.  He allowed three hits, one earned run, three walks, hit one batter, threw one wild pitch, and struck eight out.  (p-s:78-45)(g/f:1-1)

Jalisco beat Navojoa 3-2
LMP Official Site Post Game

Tuesday's Games:
Navojoa (4-10) visits Jalisco (10-5) for a doubleheader beginning @ 5:15 PM CT
Mexicali (4-10) visits Obregon (8-6) @ 8:10 PM CT
Monterrey (6-8) visits Mochis (9-5) @ 7:30 PM MT
Culiacan (10-4) visits Guasave (6-8) @ 7:30 PM MT
Mazatlan (5-9) visits Hermosillo (8-5) @ 7:30 PM MT


Dominican League:

Stats:
Magneuris Sierra (former St. Louis-Azucareros) has played in three games going 5-for-13 (.385) with one RBI, five total bases, five runs, two strikeouts, .429 OBP, .385 SLG, and .813 OPS.
Edmundo Sosa (St. Louis-Cibaenas) has played in 13 games going 19-for-52 (.365) with three doubles, three home runs, ten RBIs, 31 total bases, 12 runs, three walks, one stolen base, ten strikeouts, .433 OBP, .596 SLG, and 1.029 OPS.
Alberto Rosario (former St. Louis-Estrellas) has played in three games going 3-for-9 (.333) with one double, one RBI, four total bases, one run, two strikeouts, .333 OBP, .444 SLG, and .778 OPS.
Alberto Triunfel (former Springfield-Escogido) has played in nine games going 2-for-6 (.333) with one double, three total bases, one run, three strikeouts, .333 OBP, .500 SLG, and .833 OPS.
Eliezer Alvarez (former Springfield-Escogido) has played in six games going 3-for-10 (.300) with two RBIs, three total bases, one run, one walk, one stolen base, three strikeouts, .364 OBP, .300 SLG, and .664 OPS.
Francisco Pena (former St. Louis-Cibaenas) has played in seven games going 6-for-20 (.300) with one RBI, six total bases, one walk, three walks, .364 OBP, .300 SLG, and .664 OPS.
John Nogowski (Memphis-Cibaenas) has played in 12 games going 13-for-45 (.289) with one double, three home runs, 12 RBIs, 23 total bases, six runs, seven walks, five strikeouts, .385 OBP, .511 SLG, and .896 OPS.
Rainel Rosario (former Springfield-Cibaenas) has played in six games going 3-for-20 (.150) with one home run, one RBI, six total bases, three runs, one stolen base, eight strikeouts, .150 OBP, .300 SLG, and .450 OPS.
Yefri Perez (former MiLB signing-Cibaenas) has played in five games going 0-for-2 (.000) with two stolen base, two strikeouts, and one caught stealing.

Yeison Medina (former Springfield-Estrellas) has made five relief appearances posting a 0-0 record, 0.00 ERA, 0.00 WHIP, and one hold.  He's allowed no hits or runs, and struck two out over two innings.
Evan MacLane (former St. Louis-Estrellas) has made four starts posting a 1-0 record, 1.42 ERA, and 0.53 WHIP.  He's allowed ten hits, three earned runs, two home runs, hit two batters, and struck 15 out over 19 innings.
Raul Valdes (former St. Louis-Azucareros) has made three starts posting a 1-1 record, 3.77 ERA, and 1.33 WHIP.  He's allowed 12 hits, seven runs (six earned), seven walks, and struck 12 out over 14.1 innings.
Hunter Cervenka (former Memphis-Cibaenas) has made six relief appearances posting a 0-0 record, 4.50 ERA, 1.75 WHIP, and two holds.  He's allowed four hits, two earned runs, three walks, and struck two out over four innings.
Merandy Gonzalez (Springfield-Cibaenas) has made two relief appearances posting a 0-0 record, 5.40 ERA, and 3.60 WHIP.  He's allowed two hits, one earned run, four walks, and struck two out over 1.2 innings.

Notes:
Mike Hauschild (former Memphis) will pitch for Escogido: Escogido Official Site

Tuesday's Games:
Cibaenas (7-6) visits Licey (6-7) @ 7:15 PM AST
Estrellas (3-10) visits Cibao (6-7) @ 7:30 PM AST
Escogido (10-3) visits Azucareros (7-6) @ 7:30 PM AST


Venezuelan League (November 5, 2019):

Notes:
Kristhiam Linares (former Springfield-La Guaira) pitched in La Guaira intrasquad game: LVBP Official Site

Ronny Cedeno (former MLB signing-Magallanes) reported to Magallanes camp: LVBP Official Site


Caribbean Series (February 1, 2020):

Notes:
The schedule was released: El Nuevo Dia

Cardinals Winter League Notebook 10-28-19: John Nogowski Singles Twice, Walks, Homers, & Drives In Five Runs; Edmundo Sosa Singles, Doubles,Walks Twice, & Knocks In Two Runs; Evan MacLane Strikes Out Five & Allows One Run Over Five Innings

John Nogowski, Robel García y Wilin Rosario dieron una muestra del poderío de las Águilas que vencieron 14-13 en una fiesta de palos en San Francisco de Macorís y dieron entre los dos 33 hits 17 Águilas y 16 Gigantes. pic.twitter.com/tuTaboQjwI

— Grupo Pappy Pérez (@GrupoPappyPerez) October 28, 2019

Mexican Pacific League:

Chris Ellis (Memphis-Monterrey) entered in the eighth and pitched one inning.  He allowed no hits or runs, and struck two out.  (p-s:12-10)(g/f:0-1)

Jalisco beat Monterrey 13-6
LMP Official Site Post Game

Carlos Soto (Peoria-Mochis) started at first base and moved to catcher, batting eighth.  1-for-9 with two strikeouts and assisted in two double plays.
Hector Villalobos (State College-Mochis) entered in the 12th and pitched to one batter.  He allowed no hits or runs, and struck one out.  (p-s:6-3)

Xavier Scruggs (former St. Louis-Mexicali) started at first base and batted fourth.  0-for-7 with three walks (one intentional), one strikeout, and assisted in two double plays.

Mochis beat Mexicali 3-1 in 22 innings
LMP Official Site Post Game

Irving Lopez (Springfield-Hermosillo) started at second base and batted leadoff.  0-for-4 at the plate.

Guasave beat Hermosillo 8-2
LMP Official Site Post Game

Alexis Wilson (Peoria-Culiacan) started at catcher and batted eighth.  1-for-3 and allowed two stolen bases.

Culiacan beat Navojoa 4-2
LMP Official Site Post Game

Tuesday's Game:
Navojoa (4-9) visits Jalisco (9-5) @ 7:15 PM CT


Dominican League:

Edmundo Sosa (St. Louis-Cibaenas) started at shortstop and batted leadoff.  2-for-4 with one double, two RBIs, three runs, two walks (one intentional), and one stolen base.
John Nogowski (Memphis-Cibaenas) started at first base and batted second.  3-for-5 with one home run, five RBIs, two runs, one walk, one strikeout, and one fielding error.

Cibaenas beat Cibao 14-13
LIDOM Official Site Post Game

Julio Rodriguez (Springfield-Escogido) started at catcher and batted eighth.  1-for-4 with one strikeout.

Escogido beat Licey 7-1
LIDOM Official Site Post Game

Evan MacLane (former St. Louis-Estrellas) started and pitched five innings.  He allowed two hits, one earned run, one home run, and struck five out.  (g/f:6-4)
Yeison Medina (former Springfield-Estrellas) entered in the ninth and pitched to one batter.  He allowed no hits or runs.  (g/f:1-0)(ir-s:1-0)

Azucareros beart Estrellas 3-2
LIDOM Official Site Post Game

No Games Scheduled For Tuesday


Premier 12 (November 2, 2019):

Notes:
Jose Godoy (Memphis-Venezuela) assisted in one double play, Williams Perez (Palm Beach-Venezuela) pitched one inning, and Efren Navarro (former Memphis-Mexico) doubled in one run as Mexico beat Venezuela 2-0 in exhibition game: MiLB Official Site

Arturo Reyes (former Memphis-Mexico) pitched three innings and allowed one run for the losing decision.  Efren Navarro (former Memphis-Mexico) hit a home run, Fernando Salas (former St. Louis-Mexico) and Miguel Socolovich (former St. Louis-Venezuela) both pitched as Venezuelan beat Mexico 9-4 in exhibition game: MiLB Official Site


Venezuelan League (November 5, 2019):

Notes:
Silfredo Garcia (former Springfield-Magallanes) pitched in intrasquad game: Magallanes Official Site

Harold Arauz (former Memphis-Aragua) reported to camp: Aragua Official Site

Cardinals Winter League Notebook 10-26-19: Edmundo Sosa Hits Two Home Runs & Drives In Three Runs; John Nogowski Hits A Solo Home Run; Alexis Wilson Doubles, Walks, & Knocks In One Run

Por si te lo perdiste. Cuadrangulares Back To Back propinados por Edmundo Sosa y John Nogowski abriendo la primera entrada de Águilas Cibaeñas.#VúalÁguila 💛🏆 pic.twitter.com/qvGzn11aPU

— Abraham Gómez 🦅💛 (@abrahamm_Gomezz) October 26, 2019

Arizona Fall League:

Conner Capel (Springfield-Glendale) started in left field and batted seventh.  1-for-3 with one strikeout.
Kramer Robertson (Springfield-Glendale) started at second base and batted ninth.  2-for-2 with one run and one walk.
Roel Ramirez (Memphis-Glendale) started and pitched three innings.  He allowed two hits, one earned run, one home run, one walk, threw one wild pitch, and struck three out for the winning decision (2-0).  (p-s:43-32)(g/f:3-0)

Glendale beat Surprise 5-3

Saturday's Championship Game:
Salt River (17-11-1) visits Surprise (17-12) @ 11:08 AM MST


Mexican Pacific League:

Niko Vasquez (former Springfield-Monterrey) started at shortstop and batted second.  1-for-2 with two runs, two walks, one sacrifice, and assisted in two double plays.

Jalisco beat Monterrey 8-5
LMP Official Site Post Game

Irving Lopez (Springfield-Hermosillo) started at second base and batted leadoff.  0-for-4 with one strikeout.

Guasave beat Hermosillo 4-0
LMP Official Site Post Game

Alexis Wilson (Peoria-Culiacan) started at catcher and batted eighth.  1-for-3 with one double, one RBI, one walk, and one fielding error.

Culiacan beat Navojoa 8-3
LMP Official Site Post Game

Carlos Soto (Peoria-Mochis) started at catcher and batted eighth.  1-for-5 with two strikeouts.

Xavier Scruggs (former St. Louis-Mexicali) started at first base and batted fourth.  1-for-3 with one walk and two strikeouts.
Trevor Megill (former 2014 draft selection-Mexicali) entered in the eighth and pitched 1.2 innings.  He allowed four hits, three earned runs, threw two wild pitches, and struck three out.  (p-s:27-19)(g/f:1-0)

Mochis beat Mexicali 6-2
LMP Official Site Post Game

Saturday's Games:
Jalisco (7-5) visits Monterrey (6-6) @ 4:00 PM CT
Hermosillo (7-4) visits Guasave (5-7) @ 6:00 PM MT
Obregon (6-6) visits Mazatlan (5-7) @ 6:00 PM MT
Navojoa (4-7) visits Culiacan (8-4) @ 6:05 PM MT
Mochis (7-5) visits Mexicali (4-8) @ 6:00 PM PT


Dominican League:

Eliezer Alvarez (former Springfield-Escogido) entered late in the game as a pinch runner and stole one base.
Julio Rodriguez (Springfield-Escogido) started at catcher and batted eighth.  2-for-3 and allowed two stolen bases.

Cibao beat Escogido 3-2
LIDOM Official Site Post Game

Yeison Medina (former Springfield-Estrellas) entered in the fourth and pitched to two batters.  He allowed no hits or runs, threw one wild pitch, and struck one out.  (g/f:1-0)(ir-s:1-0)

Edmundo Sosa (St. Louis-Cibaenas) started at shortstop and batted leadoff.  2-for-4 with two home runs, three RBIs, and two runs.
John Nogowski (Memphis-Cibaenas) started at first base and batted second.  1-for-4 with one home run, one RBI, one run, and assisted in one double play.

Cibaenas beat Estrellas 6-3
LIDOM Official Site Post Game

Magneuris Sierra (former St. Louis-Azucareros) started in left field and batted ninth.  2-for-4 with one two-out RBI and one run.

Azucareros beat Licey 6-2
LIDOM Official Site Post Game

Notes:
Francisco Pena (former St. Louis-Cibaenas) suffered an injury that required Cibaenas to hire another catcher: Cibaenas Official Site

Saturday's Games:
Cibaenas (5-6) visits Escogido (9-2) @ 2:30 PM AST
Azucareros (5-6) visits Cibao (6-5) @ 7:00 PM AST
Licey (5-6) visits Estrellas (3-8) @ 7:30 PM AST


Venezuelan League (November 5, 2019):

Notes:
Nestor Molina (former MiLB signing-Lara) and Vicente Campos (former MiLB signing-Lara) took part in simulated game, facing seven batters: LVBP Official Site

Luis Bandes (former Johnson City-La Guaira) reported to La Guaira camp: La Guaira Official Site

Pedro Rodriguez (former MiLB signing-Lara) will open the season as the closer for Lara: El Emergente


Colombian League (November 8, 2019):

Notes:
The league will begin November 8th: Peloteros de Colombia Twitter

Cardinals Winter League Notebook 10-23-19: Raul Valdes Strikes Out Four Over Six Scoreless Innings For The Win; Evan MacLane Strikes Out Two Over Three & Two-Thirds Scoreless Innings; Chris Ellis Strikes Out Two Over One Scoreless Inning For The Hold

La #ToroCadena se la llevó nuestro Raul Valdés por su tremenda actuación de seis innings en blanco ante Gigantes y su victoria 42 de por vida en #Lidom. Bravooooo Valdes!!!! pic.twitter.com/wa7yHWtJcQ

— Toros del Este (@TorosdelEste) October 23, 2019

Arizona Fall League:

Wednesday's Games:
Glendale (11-15) visits Salt River (16-10) @ 6:30 PM MST
Scottsdale (12-14) visits Peoria (13-13) @ 6:30 PM MST
Surprise (16-10) visits Mesa (13-13) @ 6:30 PM MST


Mexican Pacific League:

Xavier Scruggs (former St. Louis-Mexicali) started at first base and batted fourth.  1-for-2 with one walk and assisted in three double plays.

Jalisco beat Mexicali 1-0 in six innings
LMP Official Site Post Game

Carlos Soto (Peoria-Mochis) entered late in the game as a designated hitter and batted eighth.  0-for-1 at the plate.
Hector Villalobos (State College-Mochis) entered in the ninth and pitched to four batters.  He allowed one hit, two earned runs, one walk, and threw one wild pitch.  (p-s:14-9)

Mazatlan beat Mochis 5-0
LMP Official Site Post Game

Niko Vasquez (former Springfield-Monterrey) started at shortstop and batted eighth.  0-for-2 with one run, two walks, one strikeout, and one fielding error.
Chris Ellis (Memphis-Monterrey) entered in the seventh and pitched one inning.  He allowed one hit, no runs, and struck two out for the hold (5).  (p-s:22-14)

Monterrey beat Navojoa 7-3
LMP Official Site Post Game

Irving Lopez (Springfield-Hermosillo) started at second base and batted eighth.  1-for-4 with one run.

Culiacan beat Hermosillo 7-2
LMP Official Site Post Game

Wednesday's Games:
Mexicali (4-5) visits Jalisco (4-5) @ 7:15 PM CT
Mazatlan (4-5) visits Mochis (5-4) @ 7:30 PM MT
Guasave (2-7) visits Obregon (5-4) @ 9:10 PM CT
Monterrey (5-4) visits Navojoa (3-5) @ 7:30 PM MT
Culiacan (7-2) visits Hermosillo (5-3) @ 7:30 PM MT


Dominican League:

Evan MacLane (former St. Louis-Estrellas) started and pitched 3.2 innings.  He allowed two hits, no runs, hit one batter, and struck two out.  (g/f:6-1)
Yeison Medina (former Springfield-Estrellas) entered in the fourth and pitched to one batter.  He allowed no hits or runs.  (g/f:1-0)(ir-s:2-0)

Estrellas beat Licey 4-2
LIDOM Official Site Post Game

Raul Valdes (former St. Louis-Azucareros) started and pitched six innings.  He allowed four hits, no runs, three walks, and struck four out for the winning decision (1-1).  (g/f:8-6)
Merandy Gonzalez (Springfield-Azucareros) entered in the seventh and pitched to six batters.  He allowed one hit, one earned run, three walks, and struck one out.  (g/f:1-0)

Azucareros beat Cibao 11-1
LIDOM Official Site Post Game

Alberto Triunfel (former Springfield-Escogido) entered late in the game at third base.
Julio Rodriguez (Springfield-Escogido) started at catcher and batted eighth.  0-for-4 with one strikeout.

Edmundo Sosa (St. Louis-Cibaenas) started at shortstop and batted second.  1-for-4 with one run, one strikeout, and assisted in one double play.
John Nogowski (Memphis-Cibaenas) started at first base and batted third.  1-for-4 at the plate.
Francisco Pena (former St. Louis-Cibaenas) started at catcher and batted eighth.  2-for-4 with one strikeout and assisted in one double play.

Escogido beat Cibaenas 4-2
LIDOM Official Site Post Game

Notes:
Johan Mieses (Springfield-Azucareos) was removed and Magneuris Sierra (former St. Louis-Azucareros) was added to the roster: Azucareros Official Twitter

Wednesday's Games:
Cibaenas (4-5) visits Escogido (8-1) @ 7:15 PM AST
Licey (4-5) visits Estrellas (3-6) @ 7:30 PM AST
Azucareros (3-6) visits Cibao (5-4) @ 7:30 PM AST


Venezuelan League (November 5, 2019):

Notes:
Vicente Campos (former MiLB signing-Lara) reported to Lara camp: Lara Official Twitter

Geddy Guerra (former VSL-Margarita) reported to Margarita camp: Margarita Official Twitter


Nicaraguan League (November 15, 2019):

Notes:
Everth Cabrera (Yucatan-Rivas) reported to Rivas camp and Boer will continue negotiations with Fidencio Flores (former GCL-Boer): La Prensa

Cardinals Winter League Notebook 10-19-19: John Nogowski Walks & Hits A Three-Run Homer; Yeison Medina Strikes Out One Batter & Holds Three Inherited Runners On Base For The Hold; Iker Franco Singles Twice

Aquí el tablazo de 3 carreras de John Nogowski para darnos la ventaja. La pelota aún no ha caído.#VúalÁguila #ÁguilasCampeón 💛🏆 pic.twitter.com/t8EHc9kErB

— Abraham Gómez 🦅💛 (@abrahamm_Gomezz) October 19, 2019

Puerto Rican Double-A League:

Notes:
Humacao named Juan Gonzalez (former MiLB signing) their manager for the 2020 season: El Nuevo Dia


Arizona Fall League:

Elehuris Montero (Springfield-Glendale) started as designated hitter and batted fifth.  0-for-4 with two strikeouts.
Ivan Herrera (Palm Beach-Glendale) started at catcher and batted sixth.  0-for-2 with one run, one walk, and one hit by pitch.
Conner Capel (Springfield-Glendale) started in left field and batted seventh.  1-for-4 with one strikeout.
Kramer Robertson (Springfield-Glendale) started at second base and batted eighth.  1-for-3 at the plate.
Seth Elledge (Memphis-Glendale) entered in the eighth and pitched one inning.  He allowed two hits, three earned runs, two walks, and threw two wild pitches for the blown save (1) and losing decision (0-1).  (p-s:27-12)(g/f:0-1)

Surprise beat Glendale 3-1

Saturday's Games:
Peoria (12-11) visits Mesa (10-13) @ 12:30 PM MST
Glendale (9-14) visits Scottsdale (12-11) @ 6:30 PM MST
Salt River (13-10) visits Surprise (16-7) @ 6:30 PM MST


Mexican Pacific League:

Carlos Soto (Peoria-Mochis) started as designated hitter and batted eighth.  0-for-2 with two strikeouts.

Mochis beat Guasave 2-0
LMP Official Site Post Game

Iker Franco (former Springfield-Obregon) entered late in the game at catcher and batted eighth.  2-for-3 with one strikeout.

Irving Lopez (Springfield-Hermosillo) started at second base and batted ninth.  1-for-3 and assisted in one double play.

Hermosillo beat Obregon 5-4
LMP Official Site Post Game

Saturday's Games:
Mochis (4-2) visits Guasave (1-5) @ 6:00 PM MT
Jalisco (3-3) visits Mazatlan (1-5) @ 6:00 PM MT
Monterrey (3-2) visits Culiacan (4-1) @ 6:05 PM MT
Navojoa (2-3) visits Mexicali (3-3) @ 6:00 PM PT
Obregon (3-3) visits Hermosillo (4-1) @ 6:00 PM MT


Dominican League:

Alberto Triunfel (former Springfield-Escogido) entered late in the game at third base.
Julio Rordiguez (Springfield-Escogido) started at catcher and batted eighth.  0-for-2 with one run, one walk, two strikeouts, and threw out one of two base runners.

Escogido beat Licey 3-1
LIDOM Official Site Post Game

Yeison Medina (former Springfield-Estrellas) entered in the fifth and pitched to one batter.  He allowed no hits or runs, and struck one out for the hold (1).  (ir-s:3-0)

Azucareros beat Estrellas 6-3
LIDOM Official Site Post Game

Edmundo Sosa (St. Louis-Cibaenas) started at shortstop and batted second.  1-for-4 with one run and one strikeout.
John Nogowski (Memphis-Cibaenas) started at first base and batted fourth.  1-for-3 with one home run, three two-out RBIs, one run, and one walk.
Rainel Rosario (former Springfield-Cibaenas) started in right field and batted eighth.  1-for-3 with one run and one stolen base.
Eugenio Velez (former Memphis-Cibaenas) entered late in the game as a pinch hitter and batted eighth.  0-for-1 with one strikeout.
Francisco Pena (former St. Louis-Cibaenas) started at catcher and batted ninth.  1-for-3, threw out one of two base runners, and picked one runner off.
Yefri Perez (former MiLB signing-Cibaenas) entered late in the game as a pinch runner and was caught stealing.

Cibao beat Cibaenas 6-4
Bengaleses Post Game

Saturday's Games:
Azucareros (1-5) visits Escogido (6-0) @ 4:00 PM AST
Licey (2-4) visits Cibaenas (4-2) @ 7:00 PM AST
Cibaenas (4-2) visits Estrellas (1-5) @ 7:30 PM AST


Venezuelan League (November 5, 2019):

Notes:
Harold Arauz (former Memphis) has signed on to pitch for Aragua: El Emergente

Cardinals Winter League Notebook 10-15-19: Jamie Romak Hits Two Solo Home Runs; Ivan Herrera Singles & Drives In Two Runs; Conner Capel Singles, Walks, & Knocks In One Run

Nippon Professional Baseball:

Notes:
Lotte may be interested in Takashi Toritani (Hanshin): NPB On Reddit Twitter


Korean Baseball Organization Playoffs:

Jamie Romak (former Memphis-SK) started at first base and batted fourth.  2-for-4 with two home runs, two RBIs, and two runs.

Kiwoom beat SK 8-7

Next Game Scheduled For Thursday


Arizona Fall League:

Ivan Herrera (Palm Beach-Glendale) started at catcher and batted sixth.  1-for-4 with two RBIs, two runs, one hit by pitch, one strikeout, one throwing error, and allowed one stolen base.
Conner Capel (Springfield-Glendale) started in right field and batted seventh.  1-for-3 with one RBI, one run, one walk, one sac fly, and two strikeouts.
Roel Ramirez (Memphis-Glendale) entered in the seventh and pitched one inning.  He allowed no hits, one unearned run, and struck one out for the blown save (1) and winning decision (1-0).  (p-s:15-10)(g/f:2-1)(ir-s:1-1)
Kodi Whitley entered in the eighth and pitched one inning.  He allowed two hits, one earned run, one home run, and struck one out.  (p-s:11-9)(g/f:1-0)

Glendale beat Mesa 9-5
MLB Official Site Post Game

Tuesday's Games:
Mesa (10-10) visits Glendale (7-13) @ 12:30 PM MST
Scottsdale (9-11) visits Salt River (12-8) @ 6:30 PM MST
Surprise (14-6) visits Peoria (11-9) @ 6:30 PM MST


Mexican Pacific League:

Tuesday's Games:
Guasave (0-2) visits Jalisco (0-2) @ 7:15 PM CT
Mexicali (1-1) visits Monterrey (1-1) @ 7:30 PM CT
Hermosillo (1-0) visits Mochis (2-0) @ 7:30 PM MT
Culiacan (2-0) visits Obregon (2-0) @ 9:10 PM CT
Mazatlan (0-2) visits Navojoa (0-1) @ 7:30 PM MT


Dominican League:

Alberto Rosario (former St. Louis-Estrellas) started at catcher and batted eighth.  1-for-3 with one strikeout and allowed one stolen base.
Yeison Medina (former Springfield-Estrellas) entered in the fifth and pitched to one batter.  He allowed no hits or runs.  (g/f:1-0)(ir-s:1-0)

Eliezer Alvarez (former Springfield-Escogido) entered late in the game as a pinch hitter and batted eighth.  0-for-1 at the plate.
Alberto Triunfel (former Springfield-Escogido) entered late in the game at third base.

Escogido beat Estrellas 3-2
LIDOM Official Site Post Game

Edmundo Sosa (St. Louis-Cibaenas) started at shortstop and batted second.  1-for-5 with one strikeout.
Rainel Rosario (former Springfield-Cibaenas) started in right field and batted fifth.  0-for-4 with two strikeouts.
Yefri Perez (former MiLB signing-Cibaenas) entered late in the game in right field and batted fifth.  0-for-1 with one strikeout.
John Nogowski (Memphis-Cibaenas) started at first base and batted sixth.  2-for-3 with one walk.
Francisco Pena (former St. Louis-Cibaenas) started at catcher and batted eighth.  0-for-3 with one walk and one strikeout.

Cibaenas beat Azucareros 5-3
LIDOM Official Site Post Game

Notes:
Raul Valdes (former St. Louis-Azucareros) could break the All-Time strikeout record in the LIDOM: Pelota Cubana Blog

Tuesday's Games:
Cibao (2-1) visits Licey (1-2) @ 7:15 PM ACT
Escogido (3-0) visits Estrellas (1-2) @ 7:30 PM ACT
Azucareros (0-3) visits Cibaenas (2-1) @ 7:30 PM ACT


Premier 12 (November 2, 2019):

Notes:
J.C Sulbaran (former Memphis) and Curt Smith (former Springfield) are on the Dutch roster: Mister Baseball


Venezuelan League (November 5, 2019):

Notes:
Gabriel Lino (former Memphis-Aragua) reported to Aragua camp: Aragua Official Twitter

Cardinals Winter League Notebook 1-22-19: Francisco Rivera Collects Four Singles & One RBI In Two Games; Yeison Medina Strikes Out One Of Two Batters Faced & Holds Two Inherited Runners On Base; Raul Valdes Strikes Out Five & Allows Three Runs Over Seven & A Third Innings

#SerieFinalLIV 5️⃣⬇️ Sencillo ao izquierdo de Angel Francisco Rivera manda al plato a Heber Gómez ⚾🔥🔥 pic.twitter.com/7MNFrBKdzF

— Liga Invernal Veracruzana (@LIV_Oficial) January 20, 2019

Mexican Pacific League Championship:

Niko Vasquez (former Springfield-Obregon) entered late in the game as a pinch hitter and batted ninth.  0-for-1 at the plate.

Obregon beat Jalisco 8-3
LMP Official Site Post Game

Tuesday's Game:
Obregon (1-0) visits Jalisco (0-1) @ 8:15 PM CT


Venezuelan League Championship:

Notes:
Williams Perez (MiLB signing-Lara) is scheduled to start game three of the series: Lara Official Site

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


Dominican League Championship:

Yeison Medina (Palm Beach-Estrellas) entered in the third and pitched to two batters.  He allowed one hit, no runs, and struck one out.  (ir-s:2-0)

Raul Valdes (former St. Louis-Azucareros) started and pitched 7.1 innings.  He allowed six hits, three earned runs, two home runs, and struck five out for the losing decision (0-1).  (g/f:7-8)

Estrellas beat Azucareros 3-2
LIDOM Official Site Post Game

Tuesday's Game:
Azucareros (1-3) visits Estrellas (3-1) @ 7:30 PM AST


Veracruz League Championship:

Francisco Rivera (former Palm Beach-Acayucan) started at first base and batted fifth.  3-for-4 with one run.

Acayucan beat Xalapa 4-1 (1/19/19)
LIV Official Site Post Game

Francisco Rivera (former Palm Beach-Acayucan) started at first base and batted fifth.  1-for-4 with one RBI.

Acayucan beat Xalapa 7-4 (1/20/19)
LIV Official Site Post Game

Acayucan won the series 4-3


Colombian League:

Notes:
Ronald Ramirez (former Palm Beach-Barranquilla MGR) feels this is the best Barranquilla team in history: El Heraldo


Puerto Rican League Championship:

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

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 1-17-19: 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 1-13-19: 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 1-12-19: Pete Kozma Singles Twice & Drives In Three Runs; Ronny Cedeno Singles Twice, Doubles, & Knocks In One Run; Mikey Reynolds Collects Three Singles, One Walk, & One RBI In Doubleheader

Pete Kozma - Perth Heat

Cuban National Series:

Notes:
Alfredo Despaigne (Granma-Softbank) is training to possibly join Villa Clara in teh finals: Pelota Cubana Blog


Mexican Pacific League Semifinals:

Saturday's Games:
Jalisco (1-0) visits Mazatlan (0-1) @ 6:00 PM MT
Obregon (0-1) visits Mochis (1-0) @ 6:00 PM MT


Venezuelan League Playoffs:

Ronny Cedeno (former St. Louis signing-Magallanes) started at second base and batted second.  3-for-5 with one double, one RBI, and three runs.
Pedro Rodriguez (former MiLB signing-Magallanes) entered in the ninth and pitched one inning.  He allowed no hits or runs, and struck two out.  (p-s:12-8)

Magallanes beat Aragua 11-7
LVBP Official Site Post Game

Saturday's Semifinals Games:
Caribes (0-0) visits Caracas (0-0) @ 4:00 PM VET
Magallanes (0-0) visits Lara (0-0) @ 6:00 PM VET


Dominican League Round Robin:

Stats:
Donovan Solano (former Memphis-Licey) has played in 15 games going 15-for-61 (.246) with one double, one triple, nine RBIs, 18 total bases, four runs, four walks, 17 strikeouts, .292 OBP, .295 SLG, and .587 OPS.
Francisco Pena (St. Louis-Azucareros) has played in ten games going 7-fore-32 (.219) with two doubles, one RBI, nine total bases, two runs, two walks, one stolen bases, nine strikeouts, .265 OBP, .281 SLG, and .546 OPS.
Alejandro Mejia (former DSL-Azucareros) has played in 12 games going 9-for-46 (.196) with one double, two RBIs, 10 total bases, three runs, one walk, 11 strikeouts, .208 OBP, .217 SLG, and .426 OPS.
Dean Anna (former St. Louis-Escogido) has played in three games going 1-for-6 (.167) with one total base, one walk, .286 OBP, .167 SLG, and .452 OPS.
Tommy Pham (former St. Louis-Escogido) has played in seven games going 4-for-26 (.154) with one double, two RBIs, five total bases, two runs, four walks, five strikeouts, .290 OBP, .192 SLG, and .483 OPS.
Audry Perez (former St. Louis-Estrellas) has played in seven games going 3-for-20 (.150) with one double, one RBI, four total bases, four strikeouts, .150 OBP, .200 SLG, and .350 OPS.
Robelys Reyes (former Springfield-Escogido) has played in one game.

Yeison Medina (Palm Beach-Estrellas) has made five relief appearances posting a 0-0 record, 0.00 ERA, 0.55 WHIP, and one hold.  He's allowed two hits, no runs, and struck one out over 3.2 innings.
Raul Valdes (former St. Louis-Azucareros) has made four starts posting a 2-1 record, 1.26 ERA, and 0.98 WHIP.  He's allowed 21 hits, seven runs (four earned), seven walks, hit one batter, and struck 24 out over 28.2 innings.
Genesis Cabrera (Memphis-Licey) has made three relief appearances posting a 0-0 record, 2.45 ERA, 0.27 WHIP, and two holds.  He's allowed no hits, one earned run, one walk, and struck three out over 3.2 innings.
Evan MacLane (former St. Louis-Estrellas) has made four appearances (two starts) posting a 1-1 record, 2.92 ERA, and 1.22 WHIP.  He's allowed 13 hits, seven runs (four earned), one home run, two walks, hit one batter, and struck six out over 12.1 innings.
Harold Arauz (MiLB signing-Azucareros) has made two relief appearances posting a 0-0 record, 6.00 ERA, and 2.00 WHIP.  He's allowed four hits, three runs (two earned), two walks, and struck one out over three innings.

Notes:
Robelys Reyes (former Springfield-Escogido) is the pinch runner for Escogido: Escogido Official Site

Saturday's Games:
Azucareros (9-6) visits Licey (4-11) @ 5:00 PM AST
Escogido (8-7) visits Estrellas (9-6) @ 7:30 PM AST


Colombian League Round Robin:

Jose Calero (former GCL-Sincelejo) entered in the eighth and pitched one inning.  He allowed no hits or runs.  (p-s:4-4)(g/f:1-2)

Sincelejo beat Cartagena 9-4
El Universal Post Game

Saturday's Game:
Barranquilla (5-1) visits Cartagena (0-7) @ 4:00 PM


Australian Baseball League:

Mikey Reynolds (former Springfield-Adelaide) started at shortstop and batted ninth.  1-for-3 with one run and one caught stealing.

Melbourne beat Adelaide 4-2 in game one of doubleheader
ABL Official Site Post Game

Mikey Reynolds (former Springfield-Adelaide) started at shortstop and batted ninth.  2-for-4 with one RBI, one walk, one stolen base, and one throwing error.

Melbourne beat Adelaide 6-5 in game two of doubleheader
ABL Official Site Post Game

Pete Kozma (former St. Louis-Perth) started at second base and batted third.  2-for-4 with three RBIs (two w/two-outs) and one run.

Perth beat Geelong-Korea 19-1
ABL Official Site Post Game

Sunday's Games:
Auckland (11-24) visits Sydney (22-13) @ 1:00 PM AET
Adelaide (17-18) visits Melbourne (21-14) @ 2:00 PM AET
Geelong-Korea (6-29) visits Perth (22-13) @ 1:00 PM AWST


Puerto Rican League Round Robin:

Anthony Garcia (former Memphis-Carolina) started in left field and batted fifth.  1-for-4 with one strikeout.

Santurce beat Carolina 2-1
LBPRC Official Site Post Game

Saturday's Game:
Carolina (1-5) visits Mayaguez (4-2) @ 6:10 PM AST


Nicaraguan League Championship:

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

Chinandega beat Leon 4-0
LBPN Official Site Post Game

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