Cardinals Winter League Notebook 1-31-17: Breyvic Valera Received 2016-17 LVBP MVP Award; Dewin Perez Tries Out For Colombian World Baseball Classic Team

Breyvic Valera - Bravos de Margarita

Venezuelan League:

Notes:
Breyvic Valera (Memphis-Margarita) excepted the MVP award on Monday: LVBP Official Site

Margarita will be searching for outfielders during the offseason: Meridiano


Caribbean Series (February 1, 2017):

Notes:
All games can be watched on ESPN: ESPN Deportes

Everth Cabrera (Chicago-A-Chinandega) hopes Nicaragua is invited to the Caribbean Series: El Meridiano


World Baseball Classic (March 6, 2017):

Notes:
Jorge Cantu (Tijuana) was not happy he was not asked to play for Mexico: XEU Deportes

Dewin Perez (State College) was in the opening of Colombian camp and Jolbert Cabrera (former Memphis-Colombian hitting coach) is expected on Tuesday: El Universal

Ah-Seop Son (Lotte) puts the team first and not make it an individual showcase: Yonhap News Agency

Cardinals Winter League Notebook 1-30-17: Edgard Montiel Collects Three Doubles & One RBI; Curt Smith Doubles, Walks Twice, & Drives In One Run; Fidencio Flores Strikes Out Two Over Two Scoreless Innings

Edgard Montiel (Right Of Trophy) - Tigres de Chinandega

Venezuelan League:

Notes:
Jorge Martinez (Mexico/York-Lara) has expressed his desire to return next year with Lara: Meridiano


Mexican Pacific League Playoffs:

Final Stats:
Eugenio Velez (former Memphis-Mochis) played in 18 games going 19-for-70 (.271) with three doubles, one triple, three home runs, nine RBIs, 33 total bases, 12 runs, three walks, four stolen bases, ten strikeouts, two caught stealing, .297 OBP, .471 SLG, and .769 OPS.
Luis Garcia (former New Haven-Hermosillo) played in fie games going 2-for-8 (.250) with two RBIs, two total bases, two walks, five strikeouts, .400 OBP, .250 SLG, and .650 OPS.
Lance Zawadzki (former Memphis-Navojoa) played in six games going 3-for-17 (.176) with one double, four total bases, one walk, five strikeouts, .222 OBP, .235 SLG, and .458 OPS.
Niko Vasquez (former Springfield-Navojoa) played in six games going 4-for-23 (.174) with one home run, one RBI, seven total bases, three runs, five strikeouts, .174 OBP, .304 SLG, and .478 OPS.
Efren Navarro (former Memphis-Hermosillo) played in 14 games going 8-for-47 (.170) with three doubles, one home run, seven RBIs, 14 total bases, three runs, 11 walks, 13 strikeouts, .311 OBP, .298 SLG, and .609 OPS.
Iker Franco (former Springfield-Culiacan) played in five games going 0-for-4 (.000) with one RBI, one run, two walks, two strikeouts, and .286 OBP.
Irving Wilson (GCL-Culiacan) played in one game going 0-for-2 (.000).

Dennys Reyes (former St. Louis-Culiacan) made eight relief appearances posting a 0-0 record, 3.38 ERA, 1.50 WHIP, and one hold.  He allowed two hits, two runs (one earned), two walks, and struck one out over 2.2 innings.
Victor Marte (former St. Louis-Culiacan) made seven relief appearances posting a 0-0 record, 4.05 ERA, and 1.20 WHIP.  He allowed five hits, three earned runs, one home run, three walks, and struck six out over 6.2 innings.


Dominican League Playoffs:

Final Stats:
Donovan Solano (former Memphis-Licey) played in 23 games going 24-for-68 (.353) with six doubles, eight RBIs, 30 total bases, nine runs, five walks, one stolen base, eight strikeouts, .416 OBP, .441 SLG, and .857 OPS.
Tommy Pham (St. Louis-Escogido) played in 17 games going 16-for-58 (.276) with one double, two home runs, nine RBIs, 23 total bases, seven runs, eight walks, two stolen base, 16 strikeouts, .358 OBP, .397 SLG, and .755 OPS.
Brayan Pena (St. Louis free agent-Cibaenas) played in 14 games going 7-for-30 (.233) with two doubles, five RBIs, nine total bases, five runs, three walks, five strikeouts, .303 OBP, .300 SLG, and .603 OPS.
Hector Luna (former St. Louis-Cibaenas) played in 13 games going 8-for-39 (.205) with three doubles, six RBIs, 11 total bases, one run, four walks, eight strikeouts, .311 OBP, .282 SLG, and .593 OPS.
Rainel Rosario (former Springfield-Cibaenas) played in six games going 3-for-16 (.188) with one double, four total bases, two walks, three strikeouts, .278 OBP, .250 SLG, and .528 OPS.
Eliezer Alvarez (Peoria-Escogido) played in one game going 0-for-4 (.000) with two strikeouts.

Evan MacLane (former St. Louis-Licey) made six starts posting a 3-0 record, 2.21 ERA, and 0.95 WHIP.  He allowed 33 hits, ten runs (nine earned), three home runs, two walks, hit one batter, and struck 16 out over 36.2 innings.
Angel Castro (former Memphis-Cibaenas) made six appearances (five starts) posting a 1-2 record, 6.32 ERA, and 1.85 WHIP.  He allowed 27 hits, 14 runs (11 earned), two walks, and struck nine out over 15.2 innings.
Maikel Cleto (former St. Louis-Licey) made one relief appearance posting a 0-0 record, 9.00 ERA, and 2.00 WHIP.  He allowed two hits and one earned run over one inning.

Notes:
Evan MacLane (former St. Louis-Estrellas/Licey) will not attend Caribbean Series with Licey due to exhaustion: Listin Diario


Australian Baseball League:

Final Stats:
Malik Collymore (former Johnson City-Sydney) played in 39 games going 42-for-152 (.276) with seven doubles, three home runs, 22 RBIs, 58 total bases, 23 runs, 20 walks, 14 stolen bases, 36 strikeouts, five caught stealing, .362 OBP, .382 SLG, and .744 OPS.

Championship Begins On Friday


Latin American Series Championship:

Edgard Montiel (former DSL-Chinandega) started as designated hitter and batted third.  3-for-4 with three doubles, one RBI, and one run.
Curt Smith (former Springfield-Chinandega) started in right field and batted fourth.  1-for-2 with one double, one RBI, one run, and two walks.
Fidencio Flores (former GCL-Chinandega) entered in the eighth and pitched two innings.  He allowed one hit, no runs, and struck two out.  (p-s:23-16)

Chinandega beat Monteria 4-0
LCBP Official Site Post Game

Notes:
Managua, Nicaragua will host the 2018 Latin American Series: El Nuevo Diario


World Baseball Classic (March 6, 2017):

Notes:
Jose 'Cafecito' Martinez (St. Louis) was added to the preliminary roster for Venezuela: El Emergente

Cardinals Winter League Notebook 1-29-17: Hector Salazar Strikes Out Three & Allows One Run Over Five & Two-Thirds Innings; Donovan Solano Collects Two Singles & One RBI; Edgard Montiel Singles & Walks Twice

Hector Salazar - Provincial de Panama Metro

Mexican Pacific League Championship:

Eugenio Velez (former Memphis-Mochis) started as designated hitter and batted seventh.  1-for-3 with one run, one walk, one stolen base, and grounded into one double play.

Mexicali beat Mochis 13-1
LMP Official Site Post Game

Notes:
Mexicali won the series over Mochis four games to two and will head to the Caribbean Series.


Dominican League Championship:

Donovan Solano (former Memphis-Licey) started at second base and batted second.  2-for-5 with one RBI, grounded into one double play, and assisted in two double plays.

Brayan Pena (St. Louis free agent-Cibaenas) entered late in the game as a pinch hitter and batted ninth.  0-for-1 at the plate.
Angel Castro (former Memphis-Cibaenas) started and pitched to four batters.  He allowed two hits, no runs, and one walk.  (g/f:1-0)

Licey beat Cibaenas 6-2
LIDOM Official Site Post Game

Notes:
Licey won the series over Cibaenas five games to four and will head to the Caribbean Series.

The LIDOM had a little trouble paying the players in the playoffs: El Caribe

Cibaenas fans upset over the loss set fire to a tree near city hall: El Caribe

Donovan and Jonathan Solano (Licey) celebrated winning the LIDOM championship: El Heraldo


Australian Baseball League:

Malik Collymore (former Johnson City-Sydney) started in left field and batted second.  1-for-3 with one double, one walk, one stolen base, and one caught stealing.

Adelaide beat Sydney 4-3
Adelaide Official Site Post Game

Monday's Game:
Sydney (15-24) visits Brisbane (21-18) in makeup game for 1/15/17


Latin American Series:

Hector Salazar (former GCL-Panama Metro) started and pitched 5.2 innings.  He allowed three hits, one earned run, five walks, and struck three out.  (p-s:92-49)
Hector Corpas (former Quad Cities-Panama Metro) entered in the eighth and pitched to four batters.  He allowed two hits, one earned run, and struck one out.  (p-s:15-10)(ir-s:3-3)

Edgard Montiel (former DSL-Chinandega) started as designated hitter and batted third.  1-for-3 with one run, two walks, and one strikeout.
Curt Smith (former Springfield-Chinandega) started in right field and batted fourth.  1-for-5 with one run and one strikeout.

Panama Metro beat Chinandega 7-5
LCBP Official Site Post Game

Francisco Rivera (former Palm Beach-Xalapa) started at catcher and batted third.  1-for-4 at the plate.

Monteria beat Xalapa 9-0
LCBP Official Site Post Game

Notes:
Panama Metro lost out on the championship game in the tie-breaker coin flip: Probeis Oficial Twitter

Sunday's Championship Game:
Monteria (2-1) visits Chinandega (2-1) @ 3:00 PM


Caribbean Series (February 1, 2017):

Notes:
Zulia arrived in Culiacan, Mexico and added Pedro Rodriguez (former MiLB signing-Caribes/Lara) roster: LVBP Official Site

Rumors are swirling that the Puerto Rican League may not operate for the 2017-18 season and Ramon Vazquez (former Memphis-Santurce MGR) will look for opportunities elsewhere: Primera Hora


Arizona Winter League (February 3, 2017):

Notes:
Players report on January 30, 2017: Arizona Winter League Twitter


World Baseball Classic (March 6, 2017):

Notes:
The Colombian team will begin training tomorrow to create the 28-man roster from 50 players with Neder Horta (former St. Louis scout) as manager and Luis Urueta (former Palm Beach) as assistant: El Meridiano

Cardinals Winter League Notebook 1-28-17: Donovan Solano Doubles & Drives In One Run; Fidencio Flores Strikes Out One Over One Hitless/Scoreless Inning; Francisco Rivera Singles Twice & Walks

Donovan Solano - Tigres del Licey

Mexican Pacific League Championship:

Stats:
Eugenio Velez (former Memphis-Mochis) has played in 17 games going 18-for-67 (.269) with three doubles, one triple, three home runs, nine RBIs, 32 total bases, 11 runs, two walks, three stolen bases, ten strikeouts, two caught stealing, .286 OBP, .478 SLG, and .763 OPS.

Saturday's Game:
Mexicali (3-2) visits Mochis (2-3) @ 6:00 PM MT


Dominican League Championship:

Donovan Solano (former Memphis-Licey) started at third base and batted second.  1-for-4 with one double, one RBI, grounded into one double play, and assisted in one double play.

Cibaenas beat Licey 7-3
LIDOM Official Site Post Game

Notes:
Carlos Martinez (St. Louis-Cibaenas) finished in second place for Dominican Republic 2016 Pitcher of the Year: Listin Diario

Angel Castro (former Memphis-Cibaenas) was named starter for the final game: Kevin Cabral Twitter

Saturday's Game:
Licey (4-4) visits Cibaenas (4-4) @ 8:00 PM AST


Australian Baseball League:

Malik Collymore (former Johnson City-Sydney) started as designated hitter and batted leadoff.  0-for-5 with one run and two strikeouts.

Adelaide beat Sydney 15-3
Adelaide Official Site Post Game

Sunday's Games:
Sydney (15-23) visits Adelaide (22-17) @ 12:00 PM ACT
Brisbane (20-18) visits Canberra (20-19) @ 1:00 PM AET
Melbourne (26-13) visits Perth (13-26) @ 4:00 PM AWST


Latin American Series:

Edgard Montiel (former DSL-Chinandega) started as designated hitter and batted third.  1-for-4 with one double, one run, and grounded into one double play.
Curt Smith (former Springfield-Chinandega) started in right field and batted fourth.  1-for-3 with one double, one run, and one hit by pitch.
Fidencio Flores (former GCL-Chinandega) entered in the seventh and pitched one inning.  He allowed no hits or runs, and struck one out.  (p-s:11-7)

Francisco Rivera (former Palm Beach-Xalapa) started at first base and batted third.  2-for-3 with one walk.

Chinandega beat Xalapa 7-2
LCBP Official Site Post Game

Saturday's Games:
Panama (1-1) visits Chinandega (2-0) @ 3:00 PM
Xalapa (0-2) visits Monteria (1-1) @ 7:30 PM


Caribbean Series (February 1, 2017):

Notes:
Ruben Gotay (former Memphis-Aguadilla/Caguas), Randy Ruiz (former MiLB signing-Caguas), Joel Pineiro (former St. Louis-Caguas), and J.C. Romero (former St. Louis-Santurce) are included on the Caguas roster: ESPN Deportes

Cardinals Winter League Notebook 1-27-17: Hector Hernandez Strikes Out Two Over Two Hitless/Scoreless Innings In LBPRC Playoffs; Eugenio Velez Collects Three Singles & One RBI; Malik Collymore & Edgard Montiel Each Singles Twice & Score One Run

Hector Hernandez - Cangrejeros de Santurce

Venezuelan League Playoffs:

Final Stats:
Ildemaro Vargas (former Palm Beach-Lara) played in 15 games going 14-for-59 (.237) with three doubles, six RBIs, 17 total bases, nine runs, 13 walks, five strikeouts, two caught stealing, .378 OBP, .288 SLG, and .667 OPS.
Ronny Cedeno (former MLB signing-Zulia) played in 13 games going 10-for-45 (.222) with one home run, nine RBIs, 13 total bases, two runs, six walks, one stolen base, 11 strikeouts, one caught stealing, .327 OBP, .289 SLG, and .616 OPS.
Breyvic Valera (Memphis-Margarita) played in two games going 2-for-9 (.222) with one RBI, two total bases, one run, one strikeout, .222 OBP, .222 SLG, and .444 OPS.
Jose Martinez (St. Louis-La Guaira) played in six games going 4-for-20 (.200) with one double, two RBIs, five total bases, four runs, five walks, seven strikeouts, .360 OBP, .250 SLG, and .610 OPS.
Jose Gonzalez (former Springfield-La Guaira) played in three games going 0-for-5 (.000) with three strikeouts.
Joshua Lopez (Johnson City-Margarita) played in one games going 0-for-1 (.000) at the plate.

Roberto Canache (former Johnson City-Caribes) made seven relief appearances posting a 0-0 record, 0.00 ERA, 0.71 WHIP, and one hold.  He allowed three hits, no runs, two walks, and struck five out over seven innings.
Richard Castillo (former Memphis-Lara) made one relief appearance posting a 0-0 record, 0.00 ERA, and 2.00 WHIP.  He allowed two hits and no runs over one inning.
Kender Villegas (former Palm Beach-Margarita) made four relief appearances posting a 1-0 record, 3.00 ERA, and 2.00 WHIP.  He allowed four hits, two runs (one earned), two walks, and struck two out over three innings.
Pedro Rodriguez (former MiLB signing-Caribes/Lara) made six relief appearances posting a 1-0 record, 3.18 ERA, and 1.24 WHIP.  He allowed seven hits, two earned runs, two home runs, and struck two out over 5.2 innings.
Geudy Guerra (former VSL-La Guaira) made four relief appearances posting a 0-0 record, 15.00 ERA, and 3.67 WHIP.  He allowed five hits, five earned runs, one home run, six walks, and struck one out over three innings.

Notes:
Ildemaro Vargas (former Palm Beach-Lara) worked with Cesar Izturis (former St. Louis-Lara coach) and had positive things to say: Lara Official Site

Ronny Cedeno (former MLB signing-Magallanes/Zulia) will stick with the Zulia roster in the Caribbean Series: El Emergente


Mexican Pacific League Championship:

Eugenio Velez (former Memphis-Mochis) started as designated hitter and batted seventh.  3-for-4 with one two-out RBI and one stolen base.

Mexicali beat Mochis 5-2
LMP Official Site Post Game

No Game Scheduled For Friday


Dominican League Championship:

Donovan Solano (former Memphis-Licey) started at second base and batted second.  1-for-4 with one walk and assisted in two double plays.

Cibaenas beat Licey 3-2 in 10 innings
LIDOM Official Site Post Game

Friday's Game:
Cibaenas (3-4) visits Licey (4-3) @ 7:30 PM AST


Puerto Rican League Playoffs:

Final Stats:
Randy Ruiz (former MiLB signing-Caguas) played in 14 games going 15-for-51 (.294) with three doubles, one home run, 11 RBIs, 21 total bases, five runs, five walks, 12 strikeouts, .357 OBP, .412 SLG, and .769 OPS.
Ruben Gotay (former Memphis-Caguas) played in 14 games going 14-for-48 (.292) with four doubles, seven RBIs, 18 total bases, five runs, 11 walks, 14 strikeouts, one caught stealing, .433 OBP, .375 SLG, and .808 OPS.
Jonathan Rodriguez (former Memphis-Mayaguez) played in four games going 1-for-15 (.067) with one double, two total bases, one run, eight strikeouts, .067 OBP, .133 SLG, and .200 OPS.
Anthony Garcia (Memphis-Carolina) played in five games going 1-for-17 (.059) with two RBIs, one total base, two walks, three strikeouts, .158 OBP, .059 SLG, and .217 OPS.

Hector Hernandez (former Palm Beach-Santurce) made two relief appearances posting a 0-0 record, 0.00 ERA, and 0.00 WHIP.  He allowed no hits or runs, and struck two out over two innings.
Justin Wright (Memphis free agent-Caguas) made five relief appearances posting a 1-0 record, 0.00 ERA, and 2.14 WHIP.  He allowed three hits, two unearned runs, two walks, and struck three out over 2.1 innings.
J.C. Romero (former St. Louis-Santurce) made eight relief appearances posting a 0-0 record, 1.59 ERA, 1.24 WHIP, and three holds.  He allowed three hits, one earned run, one home run, four walks, hit one batter, and struck five out over 5.2 innings.
Joel Pineiro (former St. Louis-Santurce) made three relief appearances posting a 1-0 record, 1.93 ERA, and 1.29 WHIP.  He allowed five hits, one earned run, one walk, hit one batter, and struck one out over 4.2 innings.
Tyler Herron (former Springfield-Mayaguez) made three relief appearances posting a 0-0 record, 3.60 ERA, 0.80 WHIP, and one hold.  He allowed three hits, three runs (two earned), one walk, and struck three out over five innings.
Ivan Maldonado (former MiLB tryout-Mayaguez) made two relief appearances posting a 0-1 record, 5.40 ERA, and 3.60 WHIP.  He allowed four hits, one earned run, two walks, and hit one batter over 1.2 innings.
Pete Parise (former Memphis-Mayaguez) made one relief appearance posting a 0-0 record, 11.57 ERA, and 1.29 WHIP.  He allowed three hits, three earned run, and one home run over 2.1 innings.

Notes:
Ramon Vazquez (former Memphis-Santurce MGR) is interested in managing next season: El Nuevo Dia


Australian Baseball League:

Malik Collymore (former Johnson City-Sydney) started in left field and batted leadoff.  2-for-4 with one run and one strikeout.

Adelaide beat Sydney 5-2
Adelaide Official Site Post Game

Saturday's Games:
Brisbane (19-18) visits Canberra (20-18) @ 7:00 PM AET
Melbourne (24-13) visits Perth (13-24) for a doubleheader beginning @ 4:00 PM AWST
Sydney (15-22) visits Adelaide (21-17) @ 7:00 PM ACT


Latin American Series:

Francisco Rivera (former Palm Beach-Xalapa) started at first base and batted fourth.  0-for-3 with one run.

Panama Metro beat Xalapa 3-1
LCBP Official Site Post Game

Edgard Montiel (former DSL-Chinandega) started as designated hitter and batted third.  2-for-4 with one run.
Curt Smith (former Springfield-Chinandega) started in right field and batted fourth.  0-for-5 with one run.

Chinandega beat Monteria 5-2
LCBP Official Site Post Game

Friday's Games:
Chinandega (1-0) visits Xalapa (0-1) @ 3:00 PM
Panama Metro (1-0) visits Monteria (0-1) @ 7:30 PM

Cardinals Winter League Notebook 1-26-17: Evan MacLane Strikes Out Two Over Seven Scoreless Innings For The Win; Ruben Gotay Singles & Walks Twice; Adam Ottavino & Daniel Descalso Not Participating In World Baseball Classic With Italy

Evan MacLane - Tigres del Licey

Venezuelan League Championship:

Ildemaro Vargas (former Palm Beach-Lara) started at second base and batted leadoff.  0-for-2 with two walks, one fielding error, and assisted in one double play.

Ronny Cedeno (former MLB signing-Zulia) started at third base and batted seventh.  0-for-4 with two strikeouts and one throwing error.

Zulia beat Lara 5-2
LVBP Official Site Post Game

Notes:
Zulia won the series four games to one over Lara and will head to the Caribbean Series.


Mexican Pacific League Championship:

Eugenio Velez (former Memphis-Mochis) started in left field and batted leadoff.  1-for-3 with one double, one run, and two strikeouts.

Mexicali beat Mochis 6-1
LMP Official Site Post Game

Thursday's Game:
Mochis (2-2) visits Mexicali (2-2) @ 7:30 PM PT


Dominican League Championship:

Angel Castro (former Memphis-Cibaenas) entered in the eighth and pitched to two batters.  He allowed one hit, no runs, and struck one out. (ir-s:2-1)

Donovan Solano (former Memphis-Licey) started at second base and batted second.  1-for-4 with one hit by pitch and one strikeout.
Evan MacLane (former St. Louis-Licey) started and pitched seven innings.  He allowed four hits, no runs, and struck two out for the winning decision (3-0).  (g/f:8-4)

Licey visits Cibaenas 5-2
LIDOM Official Site Post Game

Thursday's Game:
Licey (4-2) visits Cibaenas (2-4) @ 8:00 PM AST


Puerto Rican League Championship:

J.C. Romero (former St. Louis--Santurce) entered in the seventh and pitched to one batter.  He no hits or runs, and one walk.  (ir-s:1-0)

Randy Ruiz (former MiLB signing-Caguas) started as designated hitter and batted fourth.  1-for-6 with one run and two strikeouts.
Ruben Gotay (former Memphis-Caguas) started at first base and batted fifth.  1-for-4 with one run, two walks, two strikeouts, and one unassisted double play.
Joel Pineiro (former St. Louis-Caguas) entered in the 12th and pitched one inning.  He allowed no hits or runs, and one walk for the winning decision (1-0).  (g/f:0-1)

Caguas beat Santurce 6-5 in 12 innings
LBPRC Official Site Post Game

Notes:
Caguas wins the series over Santurce five games to three and will head to the Caribbean Series.


Australian Baseball League:

Malik Collymore (former Johnson City-Sydney) started in left field and batted leadoff.  1-for-5 with one run and one strikeout.

Sydney beat Adelaide 5-4
Adelaide Official Site Post Game

Friday's Games:
Brisbane (19-17) visits Canberra (19-18) @ 7:00 PM AET
Sydney (15-21) visits Adelaide (20-17) @ 7:00 PM ACT
Melbourne (24-12) visits Perth (12-24) @ 7:00 PM AWST


Latin American Series (Colombia):

Notes:
Edgard Montiel (former DSL-Chinandega) has seen his level of play improve over the past year: La Prensa

Thursday's Games:
Xalapa (Veracruz) visits Panama Metro (Panama) @ 3:00 PM
Chinandega (Nicaragua) visits Monteria (Colombia) @ 7:30 PM


World Baseball Classic (March 6, 2017):

Notes:
Adam Ottavino (former St. Louis) and Daniel Descalso (former St. Louis) either declined or were blocked from playing for Italy: Mister Baseball

Shohei Otani (Nippon Ham) will be used as a starting pitcher, but could also be used in a designated hitter or pinch-hit role.  Nobuhiro Matsuda (Softbank) will be used as primary third baseman: Yakyubaka

Cardinals Winter League Notebook 1-25-17: J.C. Romero & Ramon Vazquez Receive Their Awards; Ronny Cedeno Singles, Walks Twice, Homers, & Drives In Three Runs In Two Games; Ildemaro Vargas Collects Two Singles & Two RBIs In Two Games

J.C. Romero (fourth from left) & Ramon Vazquez (#2) - Cangrejeros de Santurce

Venezuelan League Championship:

Ildemaro Vargas (former Palm Beach-Lara) started at second base and batted second.  0-for-4 with one walk.
Pedro Rodriguez (former MiLB signing-Lara) entered in the eighth and pitched to five batters.  He allowed three hits, one earned run, and one home run.  (p-s:16-11)(g/f:0-1)

Ronny Cedeno (former MLB signing-Zulia) started at third base and batted eighth.  2-for-3 with one home run, three RBIs (two w/two-outs), one run, two walks, and one stolen base.

Zulia beat Lara 8-7 in 10 innings in completion of 1/23/17
LVBP Official Site Post Game

Ildemaro Vargas (former Palm Beach-Lara) started at second base and batted leadoff.  2-for-6 with two two-out RBIs, two strikeouts, and assisted in one double play.
Pedro Rodriguez (former MiLB signing-Lara) entered in the tenth and pitched one inning.  He allowed one hit and no runs for the winning decision (1-0).  (p-s:6-5)(g/f:1-1)

Ronny Cedeno (former MLB signing-Zulia) started at third base and batted eighth.  0-for-3 with one hit by pitch.

Lara beat Zulia 3-1 in 11 innings
LVBP Official Site Post Game

Wednesday's Game:
Lara (1-3) visits Zulia (3-1) @ 7:00 PM VET


Mexican Pacific League Championship:

Eugenio Velez (former Memphis-Mochis) started in left field and batted leadoff.  2-for-6 with one double, one run, and two strikeouts.

Mochis beat Mexicali 6-5 in 11 innings
LMP Official Site Post Game

Wednesday's Game:
Mochis (1-1) visits Mexicali (1-1) @ 7:30 PM PT


Dominican League Championship:

Donovan Solano (former Memphis-Licey) started at third base and batted second.  3-for-5 with one double, one run, one strikeout, grounded into one double play, and assisted in one double play.

Licey beat Cibaenas 7-0
LIDOM Official Site Post Game

Notes:
Miguel Tejada (Cibaenas) did not want to be added to the championship roster and has retired: El Caribe

Wednesday's Game:
Cibaenas (2-3) visits Licey (3-2) @ 7:30 PM AST


Puerto Rican League Championship:

Notes:
Ramon Vazquez (former Memphis-Santurce MGR) and J.C. Romero (former St. Louis-Santurce) received their awards: LBPRC Official Site

Wednesday's Game:
Santurce (3-4) visits Caguas (4-3) @ 7:15 PM AST


Australian Baseball League:

Thursday's Games:
Brisbane (18-17) visits Canberra (19-17) @ 7:00 PM AET
Sydney (14-21) visits Adelaide (20-16) @ 7:00 PM ACT


Latin American Series (January 26, 2017):

Notes:
Chinandega arrived in Colombia and Fidencio Flores (former GCL-Boer) will be plugged into the rotation: La Prensa

Curt Smith (former Springfield-Chinandega) and Edgard Montiel (former DSL-Chinandega) are on the roster for  Chinandega: El Nuevo Diario

Panama will attend a meeting with the Caribbean Series: TV Max Deportes

Panama Metro arrived in Colombia: Probeis Oficial Twitter


Caribbean Series (February 1, 2017):

Notes:
Granma announced their roster which includes Alfredo Despaigne: Baseball de Cuba

Cardinals Winter League Notebook 1-24-17: Luis Urueta Talks Edgar Renteria & World Baseball Classic; Ronny Cedeno Singles, Homers, Walks Twice, & Drives In Three Runs Before Game Suspended; Evan MacLane Holds A 2-0 Record & 2.73 ERA In Five Starts In LIDOM Playoffs

Luis Urueta - Colombia World Baseball Classic MGR

Venezuelan League Playoffs:

Ildemaro Vargas (former Palm Beach-Lara) started at second base and batted second.  0-for-4 with one walk.
Pedro Rodriguez (former MiLB signing-Lara) entered in the eighth and pitched to five batters.  He allowed three hits, one earned run, and one home run.  (p-s:16-11)(g/f:0-1)

Ronny Cedeno (former MLB signing-Zulia) started at third base and batted eighth.  2-for-3 with one home run, three RBIs (two w/two-outs), one run, two walks, and one stolen base.

Lara and Zulia tied 7-7, suspended after ten innings
Game was suspended due to violence in the stands: LVBP Official Site

Tuesday's Game:
Lara (0-2) visits Zulia (2-0) @ 7:00 PM VET


Mexican Pacific League Championship:

Stats:
Eugenio Velez (former Memphis-Mochis) has played in 14 games going 12-for-53 (.226) with one double, one triple, three home runs, eight RBIs, 24 total bases, nine runs, two walks, two stolen bases, six strikeouts, two caught stealing, .250 OBP, .453 SLG, and .703 OPS.

Tuesday's Game:
Mochis (1-1) visits Mexicali (1-1) @ 7:30 PM PT


Dominican League Playoffs:

Stats:
Donovan Solano (former Memphis-Licey) has played in 18 games going 16-for-46 (.348) with four doubles, six RBIs, 20 total bases, eight runs, four walks, one stolen base, six strikeouts, .415 OBP, .435 SLG, and .850 OPS.
Brayan Pena (St. Louis free agent-Cibaenas) has played in 13 games going 7-for-29 (.241) with two doubles, five RBIs, nine total bases, five runs, three walks, five strikeouts, .313 OBP, .310 SLG, and .623 OPS.
Hector Luna (former St. Louis-Cibaenas) has played in 13 games going 8-for-39 (.205) with three doubles, six RBIs, 11 total bases, one run, four walks, eight strikeouts, .311 OBP, .282 SLG, and .593 OPS.

Evan MacLane (former St. Louis-Licey) has made five starts posting a 2-0 record, 2.73 ERA, and 1.04 WHIP.  He's allowed 29 hits, ten runs (nine earned), three home runs, two walks, hit one batter, and struck 14 out over 29.2 innings.

Tuesday's Game:
Licey (2-2) visits Cibaenas (2-2) @ 8:00 PM AST


Puerto Rican League Championship:

Stats:
Randy Ruiz (former MiLB signing-Caguas) has played in 13 games going 14-for-45 (.311) with three doubles, one home run, 11 RBIs, 20 total bases, four runs, five walks, ten strikeouts, .380 OBP, .444 SLG, and .824 OPS.
Ruben Gotay (former Memphis-Caguas) has played in 13 games going 13-for-44 (.295) with four doubles, seven RBIs, 17 total bases, four runs, nine walks, 12 strikeouts, one caught stealing, .426 OBP, .386 SLG, and .812 OPS.

Hector Hernandez (former Palm Beach-Santurce) has made two relief appearances posting a 0-0 record, 0.00 ERA, and 0.00 WHIP.  He's allowed no hits or runs, and struck two out over two innings.
Justin Wright (Memphis free agent-Caguas) has made five relief appearances posting a 1-0 record, 0.00 ERA, and 2.14 WHIP.  He's allowed three hits, two unearned runs, two walks, and struck three out over 2.1 innings.
J.C. Romero (former St. Louis-Santurce) has made seven relief appearances posting a 0-0 record, 1.59 ERA, 1.06 WHIP, and three holds.  He's allowed three hits, one earned run, one home run, three walks, hit one batter, and struck five out over 5.2 innings.

Notes:
Caguas will retire Ivan Rodriguez's number: Primera Hora

No Game Scheduled Until Wednesday


Colombian League Championship:

Stats:
Jose Calero (former GCL-Sincelejo) has a 0-1 record and 3.86 ERA.  He allowed three hits, three runs (one earned), and one walk over 2.1 innings.
Jose Almarante (former Memphis-Sincelejo) has a 0-0 record and 10.80 ERA.  He allowed four hits, three runs (two earned), one home run, threw one wild pitch, and struck two out over 1.2 innings.


California Winter League:

Notes:
Katie Griffith (Hit King) became the first woman to pitch in the league: CWL Official Site


Caribbean Series (February 1, 2017):

Notes:
Cuba has filed paperwork to become a permanent member of the Caribbean Series.  The board is still considering Nicaragua, Panama, and Colombia: ESPN Deportes


World Baseball Classic (March 6, 2017):

Notes:
Luis Urueta (former Palm Beach-Colombia MGR) talks Edgar Renteria (former St. Louis) and the Colombian team: El Heraldo

Cardinals Winter League Notebook 1-23-17: Jonathan Rivera Finished With A Slash Line Of .357/.379/.429 In Panama; Donovan Solano Singles Twice, Doubles, & Drives In One Run; Randy Ruiz Doubles & Knocks In One Run

Jonathan Rivera - Aguilas de Metropolitanas

Cuban League Championship:

Granma, with the help of Alfredo Despaigne and Guillermo Aviles, won the championship over Avila and will advance to the 2017 Caribbean Series: Baseball de Cuba


Venezuelan League Championship:

Stats:
Ildemaro Vargas (former Palm Beach-Lara) has played in 12 games going 12-for-47 (.255) with three doubles, four RBIs, 15 total bases, nine runs, ten walks, three strikeouts, two caught stealing, .390 OBP, .319 SLG, and .709 OPS.
Ronny Cedeno (former MLB signing-Zulia) has played in ten games going 8-for-35 (.229) with six RBIs, eight total bases, one run, four walks, nine strikeouts, one caught stealing, .308 OBP, .229 SLG, and .536 OPS.

Pedro Rodriguez (former MiLB signing-Caribes/Lara) has made four relief appearances posting a 0-0 record, 2.25 ERA, and 0.75 WHIP.  He's allowed three hits, one earned run, and struck two out over four innings.

Monday's Game:
Lara (0-2) visits Zulia (2-0) @ 7:00 PM VET


Mexican Pacific League Championship:

Eugenio Velez (former Memphis-Mochis) started in left field and batted leadoff.  1-for-4 with one strikeout.

Mexicali beat Mochis 7-2
LMP Official Site Post Game

No Game Scheduled For Monday


Dominican League Championship:

Brayan Pena (St. Louis free agent-Cibaenas) entered late in the game at catcher and batted ninth.  1-for-2 with one two-out RBI and one run.

Donovan Solano (former Memphis-Licey) started at second base and batted second.  3-for-5 with one double, one two-out RBI, one run, one strikeout, and assisted in one double play.

Licey beat Cibaenas 9-6
Listin Diario Post Game

Notes:
Licey and Cibaenas before Sunday's game took a moment of silence for Yordano Ventura (Kansas City-Cibaenas) and Andy Marte (KT-Cibaenas).  Hector Luna (former St. Louis-Cibaenas) and Brayan Pena (St. Louis-Cibaenas) showed the most emotion:  El Caribe and El Caribe

Carlos Martinez (St. Louis-Cibaenas) is nominated for Dominican Pitcher of the Year: El Caribe

No Game Scheduled For Monday


Puerto Rican League Championship:

Randy Ruiz (former MiLB signing-Caguas) started as designated hitter and batted fourth.  1-for-4 with one double, one RBI, and one strikeout.
Ruben Gotay (former Memphis-Caguas) started at first base and batted fifth.  1-for-4 with one RBI, one strikeout, and assisted in one double play.
Justin Wright (Memphis free agent-Caguas) entered in the fourth and pitched to one batter.  He allowed one hit and no runs.  (ir-s:2-0)

J.C. Romero (former St. Louis-Santurce) entered in the eighth and pitched one inning.  He allowed no hits or runs, one walk, and picked one runner off.  (g/f:2-0)

Notes:
Randy Ruiz (former MiLB signing-Caguas) brought his son, R.J., out before the game to play in the field: Primera Hora

Caguas beat Santurce 4-1
LBPRC Official Site Post Game

No Game Scheduled For Monday


Australian Baseball League:

Stats:
Malik Collymore (former Johnson City-Sydney) has played in 35 games going 38-for-135 (.281) with six doubles, three home runs, 22 RBIs, 53 total bases, 20 runs, 19 walks, 13 stolen bases, 32 strikeouts, four caught stealing, .372 OBP, .393 SLG, and .764 OPS.


Panama League Championship:

Notes:
Panama Metro beat Cocle 3-2 in the playoff game: ProbeisOficial Twitter

Panama Metro won the championship over Panama, 6-4: TV Max Deportes

Jonathan Rivera (Johnson City-Metropolitanas) finished with a .357 AVG with .379 OBP, .429 SLG, and .808 OPS.


Latin American Series (Hosted By Colombia - January 26, 2017):

Thursday's Games:
Xalapa (Veracruz) visits Panama Metro (Panama) @ 3:00 PM
Chinandega (Nicaragua) visits Monteria (Colombia) @ 7:00 PM


Asia Professional Baseball Challenge (November 16, 2017):

Notes:
Will be a three-day tournament between the champions of the NPB, KBO, and CPBL: Yonhap News Agency

Cardinals Winter League Notebook 1-22-17: Ruben Gotay Singles, Doubles, Walks, & Drives In Two Runs; Ronny Cedeno Collects Two Singles & Two RBIs; Pedro Rodriguez & Hector Hernandez Each Strikes Out One Over One Hitless/Scoreless Inning

Ruben Gotay - Criollos de Caguas

Venezuelan League Championship:

Ronny Cedeno (former MLB signing-Zulia) started at third base and batted ninth.  2-for-5 with two two-out RBIs and three strikeouts.

Ildemaro Vargas (former Palm Beach-Lara) started at second base and batted leadoff.  0-for-4 and one missed catch error.
Pedro Rodriguez (former MiLB signing-Lara) entered in the ninth and pitched one inning.  He allowed no hits or runs, and struck one out.  (p-s:11-7)(g/f:2-0)

Zulia beat Lara 11-1
LVBP Official Site Post Game

Notes:
Ildemaro Vargas (former Palm Beach-Lara) was eager to return and help in the championship: LVBP Official Site

Tito Landrum (former St. Louis-Lara) played in the last championship series between Zulia and Lara: LVBP Official Site

No Game Scheduled For Sunday


Mexican Pacific League Championship:

Eugenio Velez (former Memphis-Mochis) started in left field and batted leadoff.  0-for-4 with one strikeout and one caught stealing.

Mochis beat Mexicali 3-1
LMP Official Site Post Game

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


Dominican League Championship:

Donovan Solano (former Memphis-Licey) entered late in the game at second base and batted second.  0-for-1 and one fielding error.

Brayan Pena (St. Louis free agent-Cibaenas) started at catcher and batted seventh.  0-for-2 at the plate.

Cibaenas beat Licey 11-4
Listin Diario Post Game

Notes:
Andy Marte (KT-Cibaenas) died in a car accident early Sunday morning: El Caribe and El Caribe

Yordano Ventura (Kansas City-Cibaenas) also died in a car accident this morning: El Caribe

Sunday's Game:
Cibaenas (2-1) visits Licey (1-2) @ 4:00 PM AST


Puerto Rican League Championship:

Hector Hernandez (former Palm Beach-Santurce) entered in the seventh and pitched one inning.  He allowed no hits or runs, and struck one out.  (g/f:0-2)

Randy Ruiz (former MiLB signing-Caguas) started as designated hitter and batted fourth.  1-for-4 with one RBI and one run.
Ruben Gotay (former Memphis-Caguas) started at first base and batted fifth.  2-for-4 with one double, two RBIs (one w/two-outs), three runs, one walk, and assisted in two double plays.
Joel Pineiro (former St. Louis-Caguas) entered in the eighth and pitched two innings.  He allowed two hits, one earned run, and hit one batter.  (g/f:4-1)

Caguas beat Santurce 12-1
LBPRC Official Site Post Game

Sunday's Game:
Caguas (3-3) visits Santurce (3-3) @ 4:15 PM AST


Australian Baseball League:

Malik Collymore (former Johnson City-Sydney) started in left field and batted leadoff.  0-for-4 with one intentional walk.

Sydney beat Canberra 7-6

No Games Scheduled Until Thursday


Colombian League Championship:

Notes:
Monteria beat Sincelejo 6-1 to win the series four games to two: LCBP Official Site


Veracruz League Championship:

Notes:
Xalapa beat Minatitlan 13-2 to win the championship: LBEV Twitter


Panama League Championship:

Notes:
Panama Metro and Cocle will play tiebreaker game to move on to the championship: David Salayandia Twitter

Cardinals Winter League Notebook 1-21-17: Malik Collymore Singles & Drives In Two Runs In Doubleheader; Evan MacLane Strikes Out Two & Allows Two Runs Over Five & Two-Thirds Innings; Richard Castillo Pitched One Scoreless Inning

Malik Collymore - Sydney Blue Sox

Venezuelan League Championship:

Ronny Cedeno (former MLB signing-Zulia) started at third base and batted ninth.  2-for-5 with two strikeouts.

Richard Castillo (former Memphis-Lara) entered in the ninth and pitched one inning.  He allowed two hits and no runs.  (p-s:9-7)(g/f:2-0)

Zulia beat Lara 12-2
LVBP Official Site Post Game

Notes:
Pedro Rodriguez (former MiLB signing-Caribes/Lara) looks forward to helping Lara win the championship: LVBP Official Site

Ildemaro Vargas (former Palm Beach-Lara) rejoined Lara as expected: LVBP Official Site

Saturday's Games:
Zulia (1-0) visits Lara (0-1) @ 5:30 PM VET


Mexican Pacific League Championship:

Stats:
Eugenio Velez (former Memphis-Mochis) has played in 12 games going 11-for-45 (.244) with one double, one triple, three home runs, eight RBIs, 23 total bases, nine runs, two walks, two stolen bases, four strikeouts, one caught stealing, .271 OBP, .511 SLG, and .782 OPS.
Efren Navarro (former Memphis-Hermosillo) has played in 14 games going 8-for-47 (.170) with three doubles, one home run, seven RBIs, 14 total bases, three runs, 11 walks, 13 strikeouts, .311 OBP, .298 SLG, and .690 OPS.
Iker Franco (former Springfield-Culiacan) has played in five games going 0-for-4 (.000) with one RBI, one run, two walks, two strikeouts, .286 OBP.

Dennys Reyes (former St. Louis-Culiacan) has made eight relief appearances posting a 0-0 record, 3.38 ERA, 1.50 WHIP, and one hold.  He's allowed two hits, two runs (one earned), two walks, and struck one out over 2.2 innings.
Victor Marte (former St. Louis-Culiacan) has made seven relief appearance posting a 0-0 record, 4.05 ERA, and 1.20 WHIP.  He's allowed five hits, three earned runs, one home run, three walks, and struck five out over 5.2 innings.

Saturday's Games:
Mexicali (0-0) visits Mochis (0-0) @ 6:00 PM MT


Dominican League Championship:

Hector Luna (former St. Louis-Cibaenas) started as designated hitter and batted seventh.  1-for-2 at the plate.
Brayan Pena (St. Louis free agent-Cibaenas) entered lated in the game as a pinch hitter and batted ninth.  0-for-1 at the plate.

Donovan Solano (former Memphis-Licey) entered late in the game at third base.
Evan MacLane (former St. Louis-Licey) started and pitched 5.2 innings.  He allowed six hits, two runs (one earned), and struck two out.  (g/f:7-5)

Licey beat Cibaenas 4-2
LIDOM Official Site Post Game

Saturday's Games:
Licey (1-1) visits Cibaenas (1-1) @ 5:00 PM AST


Puerto Rican League Championship:

Stats:
Randy Ruiz (former MiLB signing-Caguas) has played in 11 games going 12-for-37 (.324) with two doubles, one home run, nine RBIs, 17 total bases, three runs, five walks, nine strikeouts, .405 OBP, .459 SLG, and .864 OPS.
Ruben Gotay (former Memphis-Cahuas) has played in 11 games going 10-for-36 (.278) with three doubles, four RBIs, 13 total bases, one run, eight walks, 11 strikeouts, one caught stealing, .422 OBP, .361 SLG, and .783 OPS.

Joel Pineiro (former St. Louis-Caguas) has made one relief appearance posting a 0-0 record, 0.00 ERA, and 1.80 WHIP.  He's allowed three hits, no runs, and struck one out over 1.2 innings.
J.C. Romero (former St. Louis-Santurce) has made six relief appearances posting a 0-0 record, 1.59 ERA, 1.07 SHIP, and three holds.  He's allowed three hits, one earned run, one home run, two walks, hit one batter, and struck five out over 4.2 innings.

Saturday's Games:
Santurce (3-2) visits Caguas (2-3) @ 7;15 PM AST


Nicaraguan League Championship:

Stats:
Curt Smith (former Springfield-Chinandega) played in five games going 7-for-19 (.368) with one home run, six RBIs, ten total bases, four runs, three walks (one intentional), three strikeouts, grounded into one double play, .478 OBP
Edgard Montiel (former DSL-Chinandega) has played in five games going two doubles, one home run, three RBIs, 12 total bases, three runs, one walk, five strikeouts, .375 OBP, .526 SLG, and .920 OBP.

Fidencio Flores (former GCL-Rivas) has made one start posting a 0-1 record, 0.00 ERA.   He's allowed four hits, two unearned runs, two walks, hit one batter.


Australian Baseball League:

Malik Collymore (former Johnson City-Sydney) started in left field and batted leadoff.  1-for-4 with two RBIs (one w/two-outs) and two strikeouts.

Sydney beat Canberra 5-1 in game one of doubleheader

Malik Collymore (former Johnson City-Sydney) started in left field and batted leadoff.  0-for-4 with one run.

Canberra beat Sydney 2-1 in game two of doubleheader
Sydney Official Site Post Game

Sunday's Games:
Adelaide (19-16) visits Melbourne (24-11) @ 1:00 PM AET
Perth (12-23) visits Brisbane (17-17) @ 2:00 PM AEST
Canberra (19-16) visits Sydney (13-21) @ 4:00 PM AET


Colombian League Championship:

Saturday's Game:
Sincelejo (2-3) visits Monteria (3-2) @ 5:00 PM


Veracruz League Championship:

Notes:
Xalapa beat Minatitlan 10-8 in the first game of the championship: LBE Ver Twitter

Cardinals Winter League Notebook 1-20-17: Ramon Vazquez Named Coach Of The Year & J.C. Romero Co-Comeback Player Of The Year In LBPRC; Eugenio Velez Triples & Drives In One Run; Malik Collymore Collects Two Singles & One RBI

Ramon Vazquez - Cangrejeros de Santurce

Venezuelan League Championship:

Friday's Game:
Zulia (0-0) visits Lara (0-0) @ 7:00 PM VET


Mexican Pacific League Playoffs:

Eugenio Velez (former Memphis-Mochis) started in left field and batted leadoff.  1-for-4 with one triple, one two-out RBI, and one strikeout.

Mochis beat Culiacan 3-1
LMP Official Site Post Game

Efren Navarro (former Memphis-Hermosillo) started at first base and batted fourth.  0-for-7 and assisted in one double play.

Mexicali beat Hermosillo 4-3 in 16 innings
LMP Official Site Post Game

Notes:
Mochis and Mexicali both won their respective series four games to three.

No Games Scheduled For Friday


Dominican League Championship:

Donovan Solano (former Memphis-Licey) started at second base and batted second.  1-for-3 with one run, one walk, and assisted in one double play.

Hector Luna (former St. Louis-Cibaenas) started as designated hitter and batted seventh.  0-for-2 with one strikeout.

Cibaenas beat Licey 4-3
Listin Diario Post Game

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


Puerto Rican League Championship:

Randy Ruiz (former MiLB signing-Caguas) started as designated hitter and batted fifth.  1-for-3 with one walk.
Ruben Gotay (former Memphis-Caguas) started at first base and batted sixth.  2-for-4 with one double, one run, and one strikeout.

J.C. Romero (former St. Louis-Santurce) entered in the seventh and pitched to two batters.  He allowed no hits or runs, and struck two out for the hold (3).

Santurce beat Caguas 3-1
LBPRC Official Site Post Game

Notes:
Ramon Vazquez (former Memphis-Santurce MGR) was named Coach of the Year and J.C. Romero (former St. Louis-Santurce) shared the Comeback Player of the Year: La Isla Oeste

No Game Scheduled For Friday


Australian Baseball League:

Malik Collymore (former Johnson City-Sydney) started in left field and batted leadoff.  2-for-4 with one RBI, one stolen base, and one strikeout.

Canberra beat Sydney 5-3
Sydney Official Site Post Game

Saturday's Games:
Canberra (18-15) visits Sydney (12-20) for a doubleheader beginning @ 4:00 PM AET
Adelaide (18-16) visits Melbourne (24-10) @ 6:30 PM AET
Perth (12-22) visits Brisbane (16-17) @ 6:30 PM AEST


Colombian League Championship:

Jose Calero (former GCL-Sincelejo) started and pitched 2.1 innings.  He allowed three hits, three runs (one earned), and one walk for the losing decision (0-1).  (p-s:42-25)

Monteria beat Sincelejo 3-1 (1/18/17)
LCBP Official Site Post Game

Sincelejo beat Monteria 2-1 (1/19/17)

No Game Scheduled For Friday


Latin American Series (January 26, 2017):

Notes:
Curt Smith (former Springfield), Fidencio Flores (former GCL), and Edgard Montiel (former DSL) are included on the Chinandega (Nicaragua) roster: LBPN Official Site

Cardinals Winter League Notebook 1-19-17: Curt Smith Walks & Hits A Two-Run Homer; Efren Navarro Doubles, Walks Twice, & Drives In Two Runs; Fidencio Flores Strikes Out One Over Two Scoreless Innings

Curt Smith - Tigres de Chinandega

Venezuelan League Playoffs:

Stats:
Ildemaro Vargas (former Palm Beach-Lara) has played in 11 games going 12-for-43 (.279) with three doubles, four RBIs, 15 total bases, nine runs, ten walks, three strikeouts, two caught stealing, .418 OBP, .349 SLG, and .767 OPS.
Ronny Cedeno (former MLB signing-Zulia) has played in eight games going 4-for-25 (.160) with four RBIs, four total bases, one run, four walks, four strikeouts, one caught stealing, .276 OBP, .160 SLG, and .436 OPS.

Roberto Canache (former Johnson City-Caribes) has made seven relief appearances posting a 0-0 record, 0.00 ERA, 0.71 WHIP, and one hold.  He's allowed three hits, no runs, two walks, and struck five out over seven innings.
Pedro Rodriguez (former MiLB signing-Caribes) has made three relief appearances posting a 0-0 record, 3.00 ERA, and 1.00 WHIP.  He's allowed three hits, one earned run, one home run, and struck one out over three innings.
Geudy Guerra (former VSL-La Guaira) has made four relief appearances posting a 0-0 record, 15.00 ERA, and 3.67 WHIP.  He's allowed five hits, five earned runs, one home run, six walks, and struck one out over three innings.

Notes:
Lara selected Pedro Rodriguez (former MiLB signing-Caribes) in the championship draft: LVBP Official Site

It has been 33 years since the last time that Lara and Zulia faced off in the championship: Lider

Ildemaro Vargas (former Palm Beach-Lara) is expected to rejoin Lara for the second game of the series: El Emergente

Championship Begins On Friday


Mexican Pacific League Playoffs:

Dennys Reyes (former St. Louis-Culiacan) entered in the seventh and pitched to three batters.  He allowed no hits and one unearned run.  (p-s:9-6)(g/f:2-1)
Victor Marte (former St. Louis-Culiacan) entered in the ninth and pitched one inning.  He allowed no hits or runs, one walk, and struck one out.  (p-s:19-10)(g/f:1-0)

Eugenio Velez (former Memphis-Mochis) started in left field and batted leadoff.  0-for-2 with one walk.

Culiacan beat Mochis 9-2
LMP Official Site Post Game

Efren Navarro (former Memphis-Hermosillo) started at first base and batted fourth.  1-for-2 with one double, one RBI, two walks, one sac fly, one strikeout, and assisted in two double plays.

Hermosillo beat Mexicali 7-2
LMP Official Site Post Game

Thursday's Games:
Culiacan (3-3) visits Mochis (3-3) @ 7:30 PM MT
Hermosillo (3-3) visits Mexicali (3-3) @ 7:30 PM PT


Dominican League Playoffs:

Stats:
Donovan Solano (former Memphis-Licey) has played in 14 games going 12-for-37 (.324) with three doubles, five RBIs, 15 total bases, six runs, three walks, one stolen base, five strikeouts, .395 OBP, .405 SLG, and .801 OPS.
Tommy Pham (St. Louis-Escogido) has played in 17 games going 16-for-58 (.276) with one double, two home runs, nine RBIs, 23 total bases, seven runs, eight walks, two stolen bases, 16 strikeouts, .358 OBP, .397 SLG, and .755 OPS.
Hector Luna (former St. Louis-Cibaenas) has played in 11 games going 7-for-35 (.200) with three doubles, six RBIs, ten total bases, one run, four walks, seven strikeouts, .317 OBP, .286 SLG, and .603 OPS.
Rainel Rosario (former Springfield-Cibaenas) has played in six games going 3-for-16 (.188) with one double, four total bases, two walks, three strikeouts, .278 OBP, .250 SLG, and .528 OPS.
Eliezer Alvarez (Peoria-Escogido) has played in one game going 0-for-4 (.000) with two strikeouts.

Evan MacLane (former St. Louis-Licey) has made four starts posting a 2-0 record, 3.00 ERA, and 1.04 WHIP.  He's allowed 23 hits, eight earned runs, three home runs, two walks, hit one batter, and struck 12 out over 24 innings.
Angel Castro (former Memphis-Cibaenas) has made four starts posting a 1-2 record, 6.60 ERA, and 1.67 WHIP.  He's allowed 24 hits, 14 runs (11 earned), one walk, and struck eight out over 15 innings.
Maikel Cleto (former St. Louis-Licey) has made one relief appearance posting a 0-0 record, 9.00 ERA, and 2.00 WHIP.  He's allowed two hits and one earned run.

Notes:
Angel Castro (former Memphis-Cibaenas) will be moved from the rotation to bullpen: Listin Diario

Friday's Championship Game:
Licey (0-0) visits Cibaenas (0-0) @ 7:00 PM AST


Puerto Rican League Championship:

J.C. Romero (former St. Louis-Santurce) entered in the eighth and pitched 1.2 innings.  He's allowed no hits or runs, one walk, and struck two out for the hold (2).  (g/f:3-0)

Randy Ruiz (former MiLB signing-Caguas) started as designated hitter and batted fifth.  1-for-4 with one strikeout.
Ruben Gotay (former Memphis-Caguas) started at first base and batted sixth.  0-for-4 with one strikeout.
Joel Pineiro (former St. Louis-Caguas) entered in the seventh and pitched 1.2 innings.  He allowed three hits, no runs, and struck one out.  (g/f:2-2)(ir-s:1-1)

Santurce beat Caguas 4-1
LBPRC Official Site Post Game

Thursday's Game:
Caguas (2-2) visits Santurce (2-2) @ 7:15 PM AST


Nicaraguan League Championship:

Fidencio Flores (former GCL-Rivas) entered in the fifth and pitched two innings.  He allowed no hits, one walk, and struck one out.  (g/f:5-1)

Edgard Montiel (former DSL-Chinandega) started at first base and batted third.  0-for-4 with one strikeout
Curt Smith (former Springfield-Chinandega) started in right field and batted fourth.  1-for-2 with one home run, two RBIs, three runs. one walk, and grounded into one double play

Chinandega beat Rivas 5-3
LBPN Official Site Post Game

Notes:
Chinandega won their third title: La Prensa


Australian Baseball League:

Friday's Games:
Adelaide (17-16) visits Melbourne (24-9) @ 7:00 PM AET
Canberra (17-15) visits Sydney (12-19) @ 7:30 PM AET
Perth (12-21) visits Brisbane (15-17) @ 6:30 PM AEST


Colombian League Championship:

Notes:
Jose Calero (former GCL-Sincelejo) pitched two and third innings and earned the loss as Monteria beat Sincelejo 3-1: LCBP Official Site and El Meridiano

Thursday's Game:
Monteria (3-1) visits Sincelejo (1-3) @ 7:00 PM


Panama League:

Notes:
Panama (9-2) qualified for the championship game: TV Max Deportes


California Winter League (January 19, 2017):

Notes:
Workouts begin this week: CWL Official Site


World Baseball Classic (March 6, 2017):

Notes:
Kolten Wong (St. Louis) is listed on China's roster: WBC Official Site

Rowan Wick (Springfield) was added to Canada's roster: Rowan Wick Twitter

NPB, KBO, and CPBL are in discussions for a tournament of champions to take place in November: Yonhap News Agency

Ty Kelly (former Memphis), Jason Marquis (former St. Louis), and Corey Baker (Springfield) are confirmed for the Israel roster: Mister Baseball

Cardinals Winter League Notebook 1-18-17: Hector Luna Doubles & Drives In Two Runs; Curt Smith Singles Twice, Walks Twice, & Knocks In Two Runs; Notes On Carlos Martinez, Carlos Beltran, & Joel Pineiro

Hector Luna - Aguilas Cibaenas

Venezuelan League Playoffs:

Ronny Cedeno (former MLB signing-Zulia) started at third base and batted ninth.  0-for-3 at the plate.

Zulia beat Caribes 1-0
LVBP Official Site Post Game

Notes:
Lara won the series over La Guaira four games to one and Zulia did the same against Caribes

No Games Scheduled For Wednesday


Mexican Pacific League Playoffs:

Efren Navarro (former Memphis-Hermosillo) started at first base and batted third.  1-for-4 with two strikeouts.

Mexicali beat Hermosillo 6-1
LMP Official Site Post Game

Wednesday's Games:
Culiacan (2-3) visits Mochis (3-2) @ 8:00 PM MT
Hermosillo (2-3) visits Mexicali (3-2) @ 7:30 PM PT


Dominican League Playoffs:

Hector Luna (former St. Louis-Cibaenas) started as designated hitter and batted sixth.  1-for-4 with one double, two two-out RBIs, and two strikeouts.
Rainel Rosario (former Springfield-Cibaenas) started in right field and batted eighth.  0-for-4 at the plate.

Cibaenas beat Cibao 4-3
Listin Diario Post Game

Donovan Solano (former Memphis-Licey) started at third base and batted seventh.  2-for-3 with one two-out RBI, one hit by pitch, and assisted in one double play.

Tommy Pham (St. Louis-Escogido) started in centerfield and batted third.  0-for-4 with one strikeout.

Licey beat Escogido 3-1
Listin Diario Post Game

Notes:
Carlos Martinez (St. Louis-Cibaenas) confirmed he will pitch for Cibaenas: Generacion Deportiva Twitter

2017 Playoff Final Standings:
1. Cibaenas 14-4*
2. Licey 9-9*
3. Cibao 8-10
4. Escogido 5-13
*-advanced to the championship

No Games Scheduled For Wednesday


Puerto Rican League Playoffs:

Randy Ruiz (former MiLB signing-Caguas) started as designated hitter and batted fifth.  1-for-4 with one double, one two-out RBI, and one strikeout.
Ruben Gotay (former Memphis-Caguas) started at first base and batted sixth.  0-for-3 with one walk, two strikeouts, and assisted in one double play.

Caguas beat Santurce 4-2
LBPRC Official Site Post Game

Notes:
Carlos Beltran (former St. Louis-Santurce) begin preparing for the World Baseball Classic: Primera Hora

Joel Pinerio (former St. Louis-Caguas) has not pitch since December 27, 2016 due to elbow soreness and would like to throw in the World Baseball Classic: El Nuevo Dia

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


Nicaraguan League Playoffs:

Edgard Montiel (former DSL-Chinandega) started at first base and batted third.  1-for-5 with two strikeouts.
Curt Smith (former Springfield-Chinandega) started in right field and batted fourth.  2-for-3 with one RBI and two walks.

Chinandega beat Rivas 3-1
LBPN Official Site Post Game

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


Australian Baseball League:

Thursday's Games:
Adelaide (16-18) visits Melbourne (24-8) @ 7:00 PM AET
Perth (12-20) visits Brisbane (14-17) @ 6:30 PM AEST


Colombian League Championship:

Monteria beat Sincelejo 2-0

Wednesday's Game:
Sincelejo (1-2) visits Monteria (2-1) @ 7:00 PM


Veracruz League Championship:

Notes:
Francisco Rivera (former Palm Beach-Xalapa) helped lead Xalapa to the championship against Minatitlan: LBE Ver Twitter


Panama League:

Notes:
Jonathan Rivera (Johnson City-Metropolitanas) leads the team with four doubles: Metropolitanas Official Twitter


Latin American Series (January 26, 2017):

Notes:
Schedule is set for the Latin American Series: LBPN Official Site

Cardinals Winter League Notebook 1-17-17: Roberto Canache Strikes Out One Over One Scoreless Inning; Eugenio Velez Hits A Solo Home Run; Donovan Solano Singles Twice & Drives In One Run

Roberto Canache - Caribes Anzoategui

Venezuelan League Playoffs:

Ildemaro Vargas (former Palm Beach-Lara) started at second base and batted leadoff.  2-for-5 with one run and assisted in three double plays.

Lara beat La Guaira 5-3
LVBP Official Site Post Game

Roberto Canache (former Johnson City-Caribes) entered in the sixth and pitched one inning.  He allowed one hit, no runs, and struck one out.  (p-s:7-6)(g/f:1-0)
Pedro Rodriguez (former MiLB signing-Caribes) entered in the eighth and pitched one inning.  He allowed three hits, one earned run, and one home run.  (p-s:15-11)(g/f:0-1)

Ronny Cedeno (former MLB signing-Zulia) started at third base and batted ninth.  1-for-2 with one walk.

Zulia beat Caribes 5-2
LVBP Official Site Post Game

Notes:
Ildemaro Vargas (former Palm Beach-Lara) could possibly return if Lara advances in playoffs: El Emergente

Breyvic Valera (Memphis-Margarita) talks about winning the LVBP MVP: Margarita Official Site and Lider

Tuesday's Games:
Lara (3-1) visits La Guaira (1-3) @ 7:00 PM VET
Caribes (1-3) visits Zulia (3-1) @ 7:00 PM VET


Mexican Pacific League Playoffs:

Efren Navarro (former Memphis-Hermosillo) started at first base and batted third.  0-for-3 with two walks, two strikeouts, and assisted in two double plays.

Hermosillo beat Mexicali 4-1
LMP Official Site Post Game

Eugenio Velez (former Memphis-Mochis) started in left field and batted leadoff.  1-for-4 with one home run, one RBI, one run, and one sacrifice.

Iker Franco (former Springfield-Culiacan) entered late in the game at catcher.
Dennys Reyes (former St. Louis-Culiacan) entered in the sixth and pitched to three batters.  He allowed no hits or runs, one walk, and threw one wild pitch.  (p-s:13-6)(g/f:2-0)

Mochis beat Culiacan 3-2
LMP Official Site Post Game

Tuesday's Game:
Mexicali (2-2) visits Culiacan (2-2) @ 7:30 PM MST


Dominican League Playoffs:

Donovan Solano (former Memphis-Licey) started at third base and batted seventh.  2-for-4 with one RBI, one run, and one stolen base.

Licey beat Cibao 10-1
LIDOM Official Site Post Game

Eliezer Alvarez (Peoria-Escogido) started at second base and batted second.  0-for-4 with two strikeouts.

Rainel Rosario (former Springfield-Escogido) started in right field and batted fifth.  1-for-4 at the plate.

Cibaenas beat Escogido 4-0
LIDOM Official Site Post Game

Tuesday's Games:
Cibaenas (13-4) visits Cibao (8-9) @ 7:30 PM AST
Licey (8-9) visits Escogido (5-12) @ 7:30 PM AST


Puerto Rican League Championship:

Stats:
Randy Ruiz (former MiLB signing-Caguas) has played in eight games going 9-for-26 (.346) with one double, one home run, eight RBIs, 13 total bases, three runs, four walks, seven strikeouts, .433 OBP, .500 SLG, and .933 OPS.
Ruben Gotay (former Memphis-Caguas) has played in 8-for-25 (.320) with two doubles, three RBIs, ten total bases, one run, seven walks, seven strikeouts, one caught stealing, .485 OBP, .400 SLG, and .885 OPS.

Justin Wright (Memphis free agent-Caguas) has made four relief appearances posting a 1-0 record, 0.00 ERA, and 1.71 WHIP.  He's allowed two hits, two unearned runs, two walks, and struck three out over 2.1 innings.
J.C. Romero (former St. Louis-Santurce) has made four relief appearances posting a 0-0 record, 3.86 ERA, 1.71 WHIP, and one hold.  He's allowed three hits, one earned run, one home run, one walk, hit one batter, and struck one out over 2.1 innings.

Tuesday's Game:
Caguas (1-1) visits Santurce (1-1) @ 7:15 PM AST


Nicaraguan League Championship:

Stats:
Edgard Montiel (former DSL-Chinandega) has played in three games going 6-for-13 (.462) with two doubles, one home run, three RBIs, 11 total bases, three runs, one walk, hit one batter, two strikeouts, .533 OBP, .846 SLG, and 1.379 OPS.
Curt Smith (former Springfield-Chinandega) has played in three games going 4-for-13 (.308) with three RBIs, four total bases, two runs, one walk, two strikeouts, .357 OBP, .308 SLG, and .665 OPS.

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


Colombian League Championship:

Stats:
Jose Almarante (former Memphis-Sincelejo) has a 0-0 record and 10.80 ERA.  He's allowed four hits, three earned runs, one home run, throw one wild pitch, and struck two out over 1.2 innings.

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


World Baseball Classic (March 6, 2017):

Notes:
Venezuela will play Kansas City and Texas in exhibition games during spring training: Lider