Cardinals Winter League Notebook 1-31-14: Random Updates

Latin American Series - Panama 2015

Australian Baseball League Playoffs

Perth beat Sydney 9-2
Perth wins the best of three series with a two-game sweep

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


Latin American Series

Notes:
Jeyson Santoya and Wilmar Pineda pitched fine games as Milwaukee beat San Diego 2-1 in Colombian Instructional League playoffs: El Universal

Saturday's Game:
Monteria (2-1) visits Boer (2-1) @ 7:30 PM


Caribbean Series (February 2, 2015)

Notes:
Toronto signed 18-year old right-hander Jose Dominguez: MiLB Official Site

Toronto signed Tiago de Silva (Ciudad de Carmen), who also spent time in San Marino in the Italian Baseball League: Mister Baseball

Culiacan held a parade to celebrate their championship win: Culiacan Official Site

Caribes held a parade to celebrate their championship win: LVBP Official Site

Scouts were excited to see Braylin Marquez throw in the International Prospect League: IPL Official Twitter

Cuban Yadier Alvarez also threw for scouts: IPL Official Twitter

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

C.J. Beatty From Australia 2015 Blogpost #3

C.J. Beatty - Brisbane Bandits

Well the time has come and the Australian Baseball Season has ended. We missed the barely missed the playoffs but this season for me and my team was a blast. Playing for the Brisbane Bandits again this season has made me into a better baseball player and person. We fought super hard to get to the playoffs but at times it felt like the opposing team had 45 players on defense hahaha.

I leave to go back to the USA in about a week and I am happy to officially start my 2015 season. I'm heading to White Sox spring training motivated to show them what I have learned over in Australia and hopefully they will see what I have to offer. I would love to make it to the big leagues one day but I am very thankful to have played in some amazing places already. God has put a talent inside of me and I plan to continue to use it to reach and inspire others.

Thanks for the support from all my Cardinals Family. I will love you always. You were the very beginning for me in my professional career. The "2 Red Birds" on the bat will always hold a special place in my heart. Hey.........you never know.....CJ "HOLLYWOOD" BEATTY may roam the outfield in Busch Stadium one day

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

Anthony Garcia & Jonathan Rodriguez - Cangrejeros de Santurce

Australian Baseball League Playoffs

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

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


Latin American Series

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

No Games Scheduled For Friday


Caribbean Series (February 2, 2015)

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Leslie Anderson (Yomiuri) arrived in Japan: Yakyubaka

Cardinals Winter League Notebook 1-29-15: Gustavo Martinez Pitches One & A Third Scoreless Innings & Holds One Inherited Runner On Base; Pedro Rodriguez Strikes Out One Over One Scoreless Inning; Ronny Cedeno Singles & Doubles

Gustavo Martinez - Indios del Boer

Venezuelan League Championship

Pedro Rodriguez (former MiLB signing-Caribes) entered in the ninth and pitched one inning.  He allowed no hits or runs, and struck one out.  (p-s:12-7)(g/f:2-0)

Ronny Cedeno (former St. Louis-Magallanes) started at shortstop and batted second.  2-for-5 with one double and one fielding error.

Caribes beat Magallanes 8-3
LVBP Official Site Post Game
Caribes wins the championship over Magallanes four games to one


Australian Baseball League Playoffs

Notes:
Preview of the Perth-Sydney series: ABL Official Site

Friday's Games:
Perth (0-0) visits Sydney (0-0) @ 7:30 PM AET


Latin American Series

Gustavo Martinez (former GCL-Boer) entered in the sixth and pitched 1.1 innings.  He allowed no hits or runs, and one walk.  (g/f:1-2)(ir-s:1-0)

Boer beat San Andres 4-3
LNBP Official Site Post Game

Thursday's Games:
Monteria (2-0) visits Boer (1-1) @ 3:00 PM
San Andres (0-2) visits Cocle (1-1) @ 7:30 PM


Caribbean Series (February 2, 2015)

Notes:
Russell Branyan (former St. Louis-Culiacan) is listed on the Culiacan roster for the Caribbean Series: LMP Official Site

Eduardo Perez (former St. Louis-Santurce MGR) looks to relive Caribbean Series magic: MLB Official Site

Alfredo Despaigne (Granma) was denied a visa to Puerto Rico after last summers issue in the Dominican Republic and Mexico, Osniel Madera (Pinar del Rio) was also turned down: ESPN Deportes

Saltillo (Triple-A Mexican League) signed Luis Terrero (Campache free agent) for the 2015 season: MiLB Official Site

Pedro Rodriguez (former MiLB signing-Caribes) had no pain after pitching Wednesday and will be closer in the Caribbean Series: El Emergente

Lino Rivera (former Arkansas-Mayaguez MGR) apologized to the fans for losing in the championship and stated some players were playing hurt including Randy Ruiz (former MiLB singing-Mayaguez): Primera Hora

Monday's Games:
Pinar del Rio (Cuba) visits Culiacan (Mexico) @ 12:05 PM ET
Santurce (Puerto Rico) visits Caribes (Venezuela) @ 6:30 PM ET


Nippon Professional Baseball

Chunichi held a press conference for Raul Valdes (former St. Louis-Azucareros): Yakyubaka

Chad Huffman (former Memphis-Chiba Lotte) arrived in Japan: Yakyubaka

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

Jonathan Rodriguez & Anthony Garcia - Cangrejeros de Santurce

Venezuelan League Championship

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

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

Caribes beat Magallanes 8-4
LVBP Official Site Post Game

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

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

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


Puerto Rican League Championship

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

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

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


Caribbean Series (February 2, 2015)

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


Texas Winter League (February 3, 2015)

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


Triple-A Mexican League

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

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


Korean Baseball Organization

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


World Port Tournament

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


Colombian League

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

Cardinals Winter League Notebook 1-27-15: Ronny Cedeno Singles Twice & Hits A Two-Run Homer; Eliezer Alfonso Celebrates With LIDOM Trophy; Hector Luna, Raul Valdes, & Evan MacLane Bound For Japan & China

Ronny Cedeno - Navegantes del Magallanes

Venezuelan League Championship

Ronny Cedeno (former St. Louis-Magallanes) started at shortstop and batted second.  3-for-5 with one home run, two RBIs, three runs, one fielding error, and assisted in two double plays.

Magallanes beat Caribes 10-3
LVBP Official Site Post Game

Notes:
Johan Santana (Baltimore free agent) will not pitch for Magallanes in the fifth game: LVBP Official Site

Ronny Cedeno (former St. Louis-Magallanes) says the team is working hard to win the championship: Lider (Video)

Eliezer Alfonso (former Peoria-Margarita/Cibao) celebrating with the LIDOM trophy: Lider

Pedro Rodriguez (former MiLB signing-Caribes) is still sore on his right side: El Emergente

Tuesday's Game:
Caribes (2-1) visits Magallanes (1-2) @ 7:30 PM VST


Mexican Pacific League Champiuonship

Notes:
Jorge Cantu (Doosan free agent) signed on to play for Quintana Roo: MiLB Official Site

Anthony Ortega (Anaheim free agent) signed on to pitch for Yucatan: MiLB Official Site

Ricardo Vazquez (Quintana Roo), Douglas Clark (Mexico), and Ronnier Mustelier (Laguna) were suspended by the Triple-A Mexican League for failed drug tests: MiLB Official Site

Culiacan beat Jalisco 4-3 to win the championship four games to one

List of managers who have won the championship since the 1958-59 season: LMP Official Site


Australian Baseball Playoffs

Notes:
The championship will air on ESPN Aus/NZ: ABL Official Site


Puerto Rican League Championship

Tuesday's Game:
Mayaguez (2-3) visits Santurce (3-2) @ 7:30 PM AST


Latin American Series

Tuesday's Games:
San Andres (Veracruz) visits Monteria (Colombia) @ 2:00 PM
Boer (Nicaragua) visits Cocle (Panama) @ 6:30 PM


Nippon Professional Baseball

Hector Luna (former St. Louis-Cibaenas) and Raul Valdes (former St. Louis-Azucareros), both signed with Chunichi, have arrived in Japan: Yakyubaka


Chinese Professional League

EDA Rhinos signed Evan MacLane (former St. Louis-Estrellas): No News

Cardinals Winter League Notebook 1-26-15: Ruben Gotay Singles, Triples, & Drives In One Run; Ivan Maldonado Strikes Out One Over Five Scoreless Innings For The Win; Ronny Cedeno Doubles & Walks

Ivan Maldonado - Cangrejeros de Santurce

Venezuelan League Championship

Ronny Cedeno (former St. Louis-Magallanes) started at shortstop and batted second.  1-for-4 with one double, one run, and one walk.

Pedro Rodriguez (former MiLB signing-Caribes) entered in the ninth and pitched one inning.  He allowed two hits and one earned run.  (g/f:3-0)

Caribes beat Magallanes 8-5
LVBP Official Site Post Game

Notes:
Johan Santana (Baltimore free agent-Magallanes) may not pitch in the championship due to a longer recovery: Lider

Monday's Game:
Caribes (2-0) visits Magallanes (0-2) @ 7:30 PM VST


Mexican Pacific League Championship

Dennys Reyes (former St. Louis-Culiacan) entered in the seventh and pitched to three batters.  He allowed no hits or runs, and one walk.  (p-s:17-10)(g/f:1-1)

Culiacan beat Jalisco 3-1
LMP Official Site Post Game

Monday's Game:
Jalisco (1-3) visits Culiacan (3-1) @ 7:30 PM MT


Dominican League Championship

Omar Javier (former Johnson City-Estrellas) entered in the third and pitched three innings.  He allowed four hits, three earned runs, one home run, and one walk.  (g/f:4-2)

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

Cibao beat Estrellas 12-5
LIDOM Official Site Post Game
Cibao won the series five games to three over Estrellas

No Game Scheduled For Monday


Australian Baseball League

Final 2014-15 Stats:
C.J. Beatty (former Palm Beach-Brisbane) played in 34 games going 33-for-117 (.282) with four doubles, two triples, five home runs, 14 RBIs, 56 total bases, 11 runs, 11 walks, two stolen bases, 31 strikeouts, one caught stealing, .333 OBP, .479 SLG, and .812 OPS.

Wayne Lundgren (former Palm Beach-Sydney) made 19 relief appearances posting a 2-1 record, 7.13 ERA, and 1.98 WHIP.  He allowed 27 hits, 15 runs (14 earned), four home runs, eight walks, hit two batters, and struck 19 out over 17.2 innings.

Playoffs Begin On Friday


Puerto Rican League Championship

Anthony Garcia (Palm Beach-Santurce) started left field and batted fourth.  1-for-3 with one run, one walk, and grounded into one double play.
Jonathan Rodriguez (Memphis-Santurce) entered late in the game as a pinch hitter and batted fourth.  One run and one walk.
Ruben Gotay (former Memphis-Santurce) started at first base and batted sixth.  2-for-4 with one triple, one RBI, one run, one hit by pitch, one caught stealing/pickoff, and assisted in three double plays.
Ivan Maldonado (former MiLB tryout-Santurce) started and pitched five innings.  He allowed four hits, no runs, four walks, and struck one out for the winning decision (2-3).  (g/f:7-3)

Randy Ruiz (former MiLB signing-Mayaguez) started as designated hitter and batted fourth.  1-for-4 with two strikeouts.
Luis Montanez (former Memphis-Mayaguez) started in right field and batted seventh.  0-for-3 with one walk.

Santurce beat Mayauez 9-1
LBPRC Official Site Post Game

No Game Scheduled For Monday


Latin American Series (January 27, 2015)

Notes:
Monteria - Colombia, Cocle - Panama, Boer - Nicaragua, and San Andres - Veracruz will represent their leagues in the Latin American Series: LIV Official Site

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

Anthony Garcia - Cangrejeros de Santurce

Venezuelan League Championship

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

Caribes beat Magallanes 6-0
LVBP Official Site Post Game

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

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

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


Mexican Pacific League Championship

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


Dominican League Championship

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

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

Estrellas beat Cibao 2-1
LIDOM Official Site Post Game

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


Nicaraguan League

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


Australian Baseball League

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

Canberra beat Sydney 7-2


Puerto Rican League Championship

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

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

Santurce beat Mayaguez 6-0
LBPRC Official Site Post Game

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

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


Colombian League

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

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

Pete Parise - Indios de Mayaguez

Venezuelan League Championship

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

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


Mexican Pacific League Championship

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

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


Dominican League Championship

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

Cibao beat Estrellas 1-0
LIDOM Official Site Post Game

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


Nicaraguan League

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


Australian Baseball League

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

Perth beat Brisbane 11-7

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


Puerto Rican League Championship

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

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

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

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

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


Cuban League

Cuba announced their roster for the Caribbean Series: Lider

Cardinals Winter League Notebook 1-23-15: Anderson Gerdel Strikes Out One Over One Hitless/Scoreless Innings; Renyel Pinto Pitches One Hitless/Scoreless Inning; C.J. Beatty Singles & Walks

Renyel Pinto - Tiburones de La Guaira

Venezuelan League Round Robin

Renyel Pinto (former Memphis-La Guaira) entered in the fourth and pitched one inning.  He allowed one hit and no runs.  (g/f:2-1)
Anderson Gerdel (Johnson City-La Guaira) entered in the fifth and pitched one inning.  He allowed no hits or runs, and struck one out.  (g/f:1-1)
Kender Villegas (Johnson City-La Guaira) entered in the sixth and pitched one inning.  He allowed three hits, one earned run, one walk, and struck one out.  (g/f:1-0)

Aragua beat La Guaira 6-2 in 11 innings
LVBP Official Site Post Game

Notes:
Johan Santana (Baltimore free agent-Magallanes) could start the fifth game of the championship round: Lider

Buddy Bailey (Chicago-N Double-A MGR) will return as La Guaira coach for the 2015-16 season: El Universal

No Games Scheduled For Friday


Mexican Pacific League Championship

Russell Branyan (former St. Louis-Culiacan) entered late in the game as designated hitter and batted fifth.  1-for-1 at the plate.
Dennys Reyes (former St. Louis-Culiacan) entered in the eighth and pitched to three batters.  He allowed one hit, no runs, and struck one out.  (p-s:6-6)(g/f:1-0)

Jalisco beat Culiacan 5-0
LMP Official Site Post Game

No Games Scheduled For Friday


Dominican League Championship

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


Australian Baseball League

C.J. Beatty (former Palm Beach-Brisbane) started at third base and batted sixth.  1-for-3 with one walk.

Perth beat Brisbane 4-2

Saturday's Games:
Adelaide (31-15) visits Melbourne (14-30) @ 5:05 PM AET
Canberra (21-23) visits Sydney (21-23) @ 6:00 PM AET
Brisbane (21-23) visits Perth (26-20) @ 7:20 PM AWST


Puerto Rican League Championship

Notes:
Pete Parise (former Memphis-Mayaguez) is scheduled to start game three: El Nuevo Dia

Friday's Game:
Santurce (1-1) visits Mayaguez (1-1) @7:30 PM AST


Colombian League Championship

Jonathan Escudero (Johnson City-Barranquilla) saw some action as Barranquilla was pounded on 13-1 by Monteria and claimed the championship four games to one: El Heraldo


Cuban League

Guillermo Heredia (Matanzas free agent) is thought to be in Mexico: El Neuvo Herald

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

C.J. Beatty - Brisbane Bandits

Venezuelan League Round Robin

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

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

Aragua beat Zulia 6-1
LVBP Official Site Post Game

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

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

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

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


Mexican Pacific League Championship

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

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

Culiacan beat Jalisco 11-8
LMP Official Site Post Game

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


Dominican League Championship

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

No Game Scheduled For Thursday


Australian Baseball League

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

Perth beat Brisbane 4-3
Perth Official Site Post Game

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


Puerto Rican League Championship

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

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

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

No Game Scheduled For Thursday


Colombian League

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


Nippon Professional Baseball

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

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

Cardinals Winter League Notebook 1-21-15: Edmund Sosa Singles, Homers, Drives In Two Runs, & Receives Votes For ROY In Panama; Anderson Gerdel & Kender Villegas Both Pitch Hitless/Scoreless Innings; Jonathan Rivera Collects Two Singles & One Double

Edmundo Sosa - Aguilas Metropolitanas de Panama

Venezuelan League Round Robin

Anderson Gerdel (Johnson City-La Guaira) entered in the sixth and pitched one inning.  He allowed no hits or runs, and struck one out.    (g/f:1-1)
Kender Villegas (Johnson City-La Guaira) entered in the seventh and pitched one inning.  He allowed no hits or runs, and struck two out.  (g/f:2-0)

Aragua beat La Guaira 11-5
LVBP Official Site Post Game

Ronny Cedeno (former St. Louis-Magallanes) started at shortstop and batted second.  2-for-5 with one home run, two RBIs, one run, and one strikeout.

Caribes beat Magallanes 16-5
LVBP Official Site Post Game

Notes:
Johan Santana (Baltimore free agent-Magallanes) has been ruled out for the rest of the playoffs with discomfort in his shoulder: LVBP Official Site

Pedro Rodriguez (former MiLB signing-Caribes) has missed time with sore ribs: El Emergente

Jean Machi (San Francisco) has received permission to pitch for Magallanes: El Emergente

Wednesday's Games:
Zulia (6-8) visits Aragua (6-8) @ 7:30 PM VST
Caribes (11-4) visits La Guaira (4-10) @ 7:30 PM VST


Mexican Pacific League Championship

Wednesday's Game:
Culiacan (0-0) visits Jalisco (0-0) @ 8:30 PM CT


Dominican League Championship

J.C. Romero (former St. Louis-Estrellas) entered in the eighth and pitched one inning.  He allowed no hits, one earned run, and one walk.  (g/f:0-3)

Cibao beat Estrellas 5-3
LIDOM Official Site Post Game

Notes:
Puebla (Triple-A Mexican League) is negotiating with Miguel Tejada (Miami free agent-Cibaenas): MiLB Official Site

Eliezer Alfonso (former Peoria-Margarita/Cibao) has had to make many adjustments since making the jump from LVBP to LIDOM: LVBP Official Site

Ten prospects from the Orlando Cabrera Academy in Colombia traveled to the Dominican Republic to work out for scouts: EL Universal

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


Australian Baseball League

Notes:
Cancelled games from two weeks ago will not be made up: ABL Official Site

Trent Oeltjen (Arizona free agent-Sydney) has decided to retire after winter season: ABL Official Site


Puerto Rican League Championship

Ruben Gotay (former Memphis-Santurce) started at second base and batted third.  0-for-4 at the plate.
Anthony Garcia (Palm Beach-Santurce) started in left field and batted fourth.  0-for-4 with two strikeouts.
Ivan Maldonado (former MiLB tryout-Santurce) started and pitched 1.1 innings.  He allowed four hits, six runs (five earned), one home run, one walk, and struck two out for the losing decision (1-3).  (g/f:2-1)

Randy Ruiz (former MiLB signing-Mayaguez) started as designated hitter and batted fourth.  1-for-4 with one run and one strikeout.
Luis Montanez (former Memphis-Mayaguez) started in left field and moved to right and back to left, batting eighth.  1-for-3 with one run, one walk, and one fielding error.
Tyler Herron (former Springfield-Mayaguez) entered in the ninth and pitched one inning.  He allowed no hits or runs, and struck two out.  (g/f:1-0)

Mayaguez beat Santurce 8-2
LBPRC Official Site Post Game

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


Panama League Championship

Edmundo Sosa (State College-Metro) started at shortstop and batted leadoff.  2-for-3 with one home run, two RBIs, one run, and one strikeout.
Jonathan Rivera (DSL-Metro) started in outfield and batted eighth.  3-for-4 with one double and one run.

Cocle beat Metro 8-4
Panama League Official Site Post Game
Cocle sweeps the series against Metro in three games

Notes:
Edmundo Sosa (State College-Metro) received votes for Rookie of the Year: Panama America

Cardinals Winter League Notebook 1-20-15: Russell Branyan Collects Three Singles & One RBI; Omar Javier Strikes Pitches One & A Third Scoreless Innings; Edmundo Sosa Singles Twice

Russell Branyan - Tomateros de Culiacan

Venezuelan League Round Robin

Notes:
Margarita will bring back Henry Blanco (Arizona free agent) as manager for the 2015-16 season: Margarita Official Site

Johan Santana (Baltimore free agent-Magallanes) is scheduled to start on Thursday: Lider

Ronny Cedeno (former St. Louis-Magallanes) is happy to help lead organization to finals: Lider

Tuesday's Games:
Caribes (10-4) visits Magallanes (9-5) @ 7:30 PM VST
La Guaira (4-9) visits Aragua (5-8) @ 7:30 PM VST


Mexican Pacific League Playoffs

Russell Branyan (former St. Louis-Culiacan) started as designated hitter and batted fifth.  3-for-5 with one two-out RBI, two runs, and two strikeouts.
Dennys Reyes (former St. Louis-Culiacan) entered in the eighth and pitched one batter.  He allowed no hits or runs, and one walk.  (p-s:7-3)(ir-s:1-0)

Culiacan beat Mexicali 9-8 in 11 innings
LMP Official Site Post Game
Culiacan wins series four games to three

Notes:
Culiacan and Jalisco selected players for the championship round: LMP Official Site

No Games Scheduled Until Wednesday


Dominican League Championship

Evan MacLane (former St. Louis-Estrellas) started and pitched five innings.  He allowed five hits, three runs (one earned), and struck one out for the losing decision (2-1).  (g/f:10-4)
Omar Javier (former Johnson City-Estrellas) entered in the sixth and pitched 1.1 innings.  He allowed one hit and no runs.  (g/f:3-0)

Cibao beat Estrellas 4-0
LIDOM Official Site Post Game

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


Puerto Rican League Championship

Tuesday's Game:
Santurce (0-0) visits Mayaguez (0-0) @ 7:30 PM AST


Panama League Championship

Edmundo Sosa (State College-Metro) started at shortstop and batted leadoff.  2-for-4 at the plate.
Jonathan Rivera (DSL-Metro) started in outfield and batted eighth.  0-for-3 with one strikeout and committed one error.

Cocle beat Metro 9-0
Panama League Official Site  Post Game

Tuesday's Game:
Metro (0-2) visits Cocle (2-0) @ 7:00 PM


Cuban League

Miami is scouting Hector Olivera (Santiago) and Diosdany Castillo (Villa Clara): El Nuevo Dairo


California Winter League (January 22, 2015)

Press release on opening day: CWL Official Site


Korean Baseball Organization

Byung-Ho Park (Nexen) would like to lay someday in the MLB: Yonhap News Agency

Cardinals Winter League Notebook 1-19-15: Ronny Cedeno Collects Three Singles & Two RBIs; Randy Ruiz Hits A Solo Home Run; Jose Martinez Singles & Drives In One Run

Ronny Cedeno - Navegantes del Magallanes

Venezuelan League Round Robin

Ronny Cedeno (former St. Louis-Magallanes) started at shortstop and batted second.  3-for-5 with two RBIs (one w/two-outs), one run, one strikeout, and assisted in two double plays.

Magallanes beat Zulia 5-0
LVBP Official Site Post Game

Jose Martinez (former Springfield-Aragua) started at second base and batted sixth.  1-for-4 with one two-out RBI.
Jorge Rondon (former St. Louis-Aragua) entered in the seventh and pitched to four batters.  He allowed one hit, two earned runs, one walk, and struck one out for the hold (1).  (g/f:1-0)(ir-s:2-0)
Luis Perdomo (former Springfield-Aragua) entered in the eighth and pitched to two batters.  He allowed one hit, no runs, and one walk.  (ir-s:2-1)

Aragua beat Caribes 5-4
LVBP Official Site Post Game

Notes:
Freddy Garcia (EDA Rhinos free agent-Aragua) has a couple offers and is interested in pitching in Japan: Aragua Official Site

Johan Santana (Baltimore free agent-Magallanes) is not scheduled for another start due to fatigue: Lider

Monday's Games:
Caribes (9-4) visits La Guaira (4-8) @ 7:30 PM VST
Magallanes (9-4) visits Zulia (5-8) @ 7:30 PM VST


Mexican Pacific League Playoffs

Ramon Delgado (former Memphis-Obregon) entered in the seventh and pitched to one batter.  He allowed no hits or runs.  (g/f:7-4)(g/f:0-1)(ir-s:1-0)

Jalisco beat Obregon 5-3
LMP Official Site Post Game
Jalisco wins the series 4-2

Russell Branyan (former St. Louis-Culiacan) started as designated hitter and batted fifth.  0-for-3 with one RBI, one sac fly, and two strikeouts.
Dennys Reyes (former St. Louis-Culiacan) entered in the eighth and pitched to two batters.  He allowed one hit and no runs for the hold (2).  (p-s:6-4)(g/f:1-0)

Culiacan beat Mexicali 3-1
LMP Official Site Post Game

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


Dominican League Championship

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

Estrellas beat Cibao 7-3
LIDOM Official Site Post Game

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


Puerto Rican League Championship

Anthony Garcia (Palm Beach-Carolina) started in right field and batted fourth.  1-for-4 with one strikeout.

Randy Ruiz (former MiLB signing-Mayaguez) started as designated hitter and batted fifth.  1-for-3 with one home run, one RBI, one run, and one strikeout.
Luis Montanez (former Memphis-Mayaguez) started left field and moved to right, batting seventh.  0-for-2 with one walk.

Mayaguez beat Carolina 1-0
LBPRC Official Site Post Game

No Game Scheduled For Monday


Panama League

Jan. 16 (Regular Season):
Allen Cordoba (DSL-Urraca) entered late in the game at shortstop and batted fifth.  0-for-2 at the plate.

Cocle beat Urraca 5-1

Jan. 19 (Championship):
Edmundo Sosa (State College-Metro) started at shortstop and batted leadoff.  1-for-3 with one strikeout and committed one error.
Jonathan Rivera (DSL-Metro) started in outfield and batted seventh.  1-for-3 with one run and two strikeouts.

Cocle beat Metro 17-2
Panama League Official Site Post Game

Cardinals Winter League Notebook 1-18-15: Pete Parise Strikes Out Three & Allows One Run Over Six & Two-Thirds Innings; Omar Javier Pitches Two Hitless/Scoreless Innings; Eliezer Alfonso Hits A Solo Home Run

Pete Parise - Indios de Mayaguez

Venezuelan League Round Robin

Ronny Cedeno (former St. Louis-Magallanes) started at shortstop and batted second.  1-for-4 with one sacrifice, one throwing error, and assisted in two double plays.

La Guaira beat Magallanes 4-2

LVBP Official Site Post Game

Jose Martinez (former Springfield-Aragua) started at second base and batted sixth.  2-for-4 with one double, one two-out RBI, and and one run.

Jorge Rondon (former St. Louis-Aragua) entered in the sixth and pitched 1.1 innings.  He allowed two hits, no runs, one intentional walk, and struck one out.  (g/f:1-1)

Zulia beat Aragua 12-6
LVBP Official Site Post Game

Notes:

Johan Santana (Baltimore free agent-Magallanes) was pulled from the rotation due to fatigue: LVBP Official Site

Several players from Zulia were suspended after comments during the week: El Emergente

Sunday's Games:

Magallanes (8-4) visits Zulia (5-7) @ 6:00 PM VST

Caribes (9-3) visits Aragua (4-8) @ 7:30 PM VST

Mexican Pacific League Playoffs

Sunday's Games:

Obregon (2-3) visits Jalisco (3-2) @ 12:30 AM CT

Mexicali (3-2) visits Culiacan (2-3) @ 6:30 PM MT

Dominican League Championship

Eliezer Alfonso (former Peoria-Cibao) started as designated hitter and batted eighth.  1-for-4 with one home run, one two-out RBI, one run, and one strikeout.

Nick Additon (former Memphis-Cibao) started and pitched 2.2 innings.  He allowed seven hits, five earned runs, and one walk.  (g/f:6-1)

Omar Javier (former Johnson City-Estrellas) entered in the seventh and pitched two innings.  He allowed no hits or runs.  (g/f:4-1)

Estrellas beat Cibao 11-2
LIDOM Official Site Post Game

Sunday's Game:

Estrellas (1-0) visits Cibao (0-1) @ 5:00 PM AST

Nicaraguan League Championship

Gustavo Martinez (former GCL-Boer) started and pitched 2.1 innings.  He allowed three hits, two runs (one earned), two walks, and struck two out.  (g/f:1-2)

Boer beat Rivas 4-3 in 13 innings

LNBP Official Site Post Game

Sunday's Game:

Boer (2-0) visits Rivas (0-2) @ 4:00 PM

Australian Baseball League

C.J. Beatty (former Palm Beach-Brisbane) has played in 32 games going 29-for-109 (.266) with two doubles, one triple, five home runs, 13 RBIs, 48 total bases, ten runs, 11 walks, two stolen bases, 30 strikeouts, one caught stealing, .323 OBP, .440 SLG, and .763 OPS.

Wayne Lundgren (former Palm Beach-Sydney) has made 18 relief appearances posting a 2-1 record, 6.62 ERA, and 1.81 WHIP.  He's allowed 25 hits, 14 runs, (13 earned), four home runs, seven walks, hit two batters, and struck 19 out over 17.2 innings.

No Games Scheduled Until Thursday

Puerto Rican League Round Robin

Ruben Gotay (former Memphis-Santurce) started at third base and batted third.  1-for-2 with one RBI and one sac fly.

Luis Montanez (former Memphis-Mayaguez) entered late in the game as a pinch runner and took over in right field, batting fifth.  1-for-1 at the plate.

Randy Ruiz (former MiLB signing-Mayaguez) started as designated hitter and batted fifth.  0-for-4 with one sacrifice and one strikeout.

Pete Parise (former Memphis-Mayaguez) started and pitched 6.2 innings.  He allowed seven hits, one earned run, one walk, and struck three out.  (g/f:8-6)

Mayaguez beat Santurce 2-1 in 11 innings
LBPRC Official Site Post Game

Anthony Garcia (Palm Beach-Carolina) started in right field and batted fourth.  1-for-4 with one run, one hit by pitch, and, one strikeout.

J.C. Romero (former St. Louis-Carolina) entered in the ninth and pitched one inning.  He allowed two hits, no runs, and struck one out.  (g/f:1-0)

Joe Thurston (former St. Louis-Caguas) started in left field and batted eighth.  0-for-3 with two strikeouts.

Carolina beat Caguas 4-0
LBPRC Official Site Post Game

No Games Scheduled Until Tuesday

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

Anthony Garcia - Gigantes de Carolina

Venezuelan League Round Robin

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

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

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

Aragua beat Zulia 9-3
LVBP Official Site Post Game

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


Mexican Pacific League Playoffs

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

Jalisco beat Obregon 5-3
LMP Official Site Post Game

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

Culiacan beat Mexicali 2-0
LMP Official Site Post Game

No Games Scheduled For Saturday


Dominican League Round Robin

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

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

Friday's Games Were Cancelled

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


Australian Baseball League

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

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

Sydney beat Brisbane 7-2
Sydney Official Site Post Game

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


Puerto Rican League Round Robin

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

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

Carolina beat Caguas 7-0
LBPRC Official Site Post Game

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

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

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

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


Nippon Professional Baseball

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

Cardinals Winter League Notebook 1-16-15: Anthony Garcia Named MVP & All-Star In Puerto Rico; Ivan Maldonado Named Pitcher & Comeback Player Of The Year, & All-Star In Puerto Rico; Carlos Martinez Strikes Out Eight & Allows Three Runs Over Five & Two-Thirds Innings For The Win

Anthony Garcia - Gigantes de Carolina

Venezuelan League Round Robin

Ronny Cedeno (former St. Louis-Magallanes) started at shortstop and batted second.  4-for-6 with one double, one RBI, and two runs.

Jose Martinez (former Springfield-Aragua) started at second base and batted second.  1-for-5 with one double, two RBIs, one walk, one strikeout, and assisted in one double play.
Jorge Rondon (former St. Louis-Aragua) entered in the sixth and pitched 1.2 innings.  He allowed one hit, no runs, and struck one out.  (g/f:2-1)

Magallanes beat Aragua 12-10
LVBP Official Site Post Game

Pedro Rodriguez (former MiLB signing-Caribes) entered in the eighth and pitched 1.1 innings.  He allowed no hits or runs, and struck two out for the winning decision (1-0).  (g/f:1-1)(ir-s:2-0)

Caribes beat La Guaira 4-2
LVBP Official Site Post Game

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


Mexican Pacific League Playoffs

Russell Branyan (former St. Louis-Culiacan) entered late in the game as a pinch hitter and took over at first base, batting ninth.  0-for-2 at the plate.

Mexicali beat Culiacan 3-2 in 14 innings
LMP Official Site Post Game

Notes:
Delwyn Young (Sugar Land) and Jarrett Grube (Anaheim free agent) were invited to Quintana Roo spring camp: MiLB Official Site

Friday's Games:
Jalisco (2-2) visits Obregon (2-2) @ 7:30 PM MST
Culiacan (1-3) visits Mexicali (3-1) @ 7:30 PM PT


Dominican League Round Robin

Eliezer Alfonso (former Peoria-Cibao) started at first base and batted eighth.  1-for-2 with one run and one hit by pitch.

Estrellas beat Cibao 10-4
LIDOM Official Site Post Game

Eugenio Velez (former Memphis-Azucareros) started in left field and batted seventh.  1-for-3 with one run.

Audry Perez (former St. Louis-Cibaenas) started at catcher and batted ninth.  2-for-3 with one double, one two-out RBI, and threw out one of three base runners.
Luis De La Cruz (former Memphis-Cibaenas) entered late in the game at catcher and batted ninth.  1-for-1 at the plate.
Carlos Martinez (St. Louis-Cubaenas) started and pitched 5.2 innings.  He allowed six hits, three runs (one earned), one walk, and struck eight out for the winning decision (2-0).  (g/f:7-1)
Nick Greenwood (St. Louis-Cibaenas) entered in the sixth and pitched to one batter.  He allowed no hits or runs for the hold (1).  (g/f:1-0)(ir-s:1-0)

Cibaenas beat Azucareros 5-3
LIDOM Official Site Post Game

Friday's Games:
Estrellas (10-6) visits Cibaenas (7-9) @ 7:30 PM AST
Cibao (10-6) visits Azucareros (5-11) @ 7:30 PM AST


Nicaraguan League Championship

Friday's Games:
Boer (0-0) visits Rivas (0-0) @ 6:00 PM


Australian Baseball League

C.J. Beatty (former Palm Beach-Brisbane) started at third base and batted eighth.  1-for-3 with one run and one walk.

Sydney beat Brisbane 4-3
Sydney Official Site Post Game

Saturday's Games:
Perth (23-19) visits Canberra (19-21) @ 7:00 PM AET
Melbourne (13-27) visits Adelaide (28-14) @ 7:00 PM ACT
Sydney (19-21) visits Brisbane (20-20) @ 6:30 PM AEST


Puerto Rican League Round Robin

Notes:
Anthony Garcia (Palm Beach-Carolina) was named MVP and postseason All-Star; Ivan Maldonado (former MiLB tryout-Saturce) was named Pitcher of the Year, Comeback Player of the Year, and postseason All-Star; Alex Cora (former MiLB signing-Caguas) was named Coach of the Year; and Randy Ruiz (former MiLB signing-Mayaguez) was named postseason All-Star: LBPRC Official Site and Primera Hora and El Nuevo Dia

Friday's Games:
Caguas (2-8) visits Carolina (5-5) @ 7:30 PM AST
Mayaguez (6-4) visits Santurce (7-3) @ 7:30 PM AST



Nippon Professional Baseball

Yokohama still has not finalized a contract with Yulieski Gourriel (La Habana): Yakyubaka

Texas signed Kosuke Tomita (Yokohama) to a minor league deal: Yakyubaka


Italian Baseball League

Lenny Randle (former 1967 draft selection) will be in a supervisor role for Nettuno: Mister Baseball

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

Joel Pineiro - Cangrejeros de Santurce

Venezuelan League Round Robin

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

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

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

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

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


Mexican Pacific League Playoffs

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

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

Jalsico beat Obregon 4-2
LMP Official Site Post Game

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

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

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


Dominican League Round Robin

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

Estrellas beat Cibaenas 4-2
LIDOM Official Site Post Game

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

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

Azucareros beat Cibao 5-3
LIDOM Official Site Post Game

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


Nicaraguan League Playoffs

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

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

No Games Scheduled For Thursday


Australian Baseball League

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

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

Brisbane beat Sydney 8-5
Brisbane Official Site Post Game

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


Puerto Rican League Round Robin

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

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

Santurce beat Caguas 4-1
LBPRC Official Site Post Game

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

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

Carolina beat Mayaguez 5-2
LBPRC Official Site Post Game

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

No Games Scheduled For Thursday


Colombian League Playoffs

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

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


Panama League

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

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


Korean Baseball Organization

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


Italian Baseball League

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