Cardinals Winter League Notebook 2-6-2020: Pedro Rodriguez Strikes Out One Over One Scoreless Inning For The Save; Bob Thurman & Armando Rios To Be Inducted Into Caribbean Series Hall Of Fame; Ivan Herrera Could Play In World Baseball Classic

Victoria venezolana 2-0 ante Panamá. #SeriedelCaribe2020 #WapaDeportes pic.twitter.com/8Iu6bvgRvU

— #WAPADeportes (@wapadeportes) February 5, 2020

Australian Baseball League Championship:

Friday's Game:
Adeliade (0-0) visits Melbourne (0-0)


Caribbean Series:

Cesar Valera (former Palm Beach-Lara) started at second base and batted seventh.  0-for-2 with one hit by pitch, one strikeout, one throwing error, one fielding error, and assisted in one double play.
Pedro Rodriguez (former MiLB signing-Lara) entered in the ninth and pitched one inning.  He allowed one hit, no runs, and struck one out for the save (1).  (p-s:18-16)(g/f:1-1)

Lara beat Chiriqui 2-0
MLB Official Site Post Game

Raul Valdes (former St. Louis-Azucareros) started and pitched 3.2 innings.  He allowed six hits, four earned runs, three walks, hit one batter, threw one wild pitch, and struck one out.  (p-s:78-45)(g/f:3-3)

Azucareros beat Santurce 5-4
MLB Official Site Post Game

Notes:
Cuba will not be invited to the 2021 Caribbean Series: MLB Official Site

Bob Thurman (former Omaha) and Armando Rios (former Memphis) will be inducted into the Caribbean Series Hall of Fame: Listin Diario

Colombia would like to host the 2022 Caribbean Series: El Nuevo Dia

Reporter was fired in Cuba for questioning the commissioner: Diario de Cuba

Norge Carlos Vera (Santiago) threw for 15 organizations on Wednesday in Dominican Republic: Pelota Cubana Blog

Thursday's Games:
Culiacan (4-1) visits Lara (4-1) @ 1:30 PM
Santurce (2-3) visits Azucareros (4-1) @ 7:00 PM


World Baseball Classic:

Notes:
Ivan Herrera (Springfield) could play for Panama: MLB Panama Twitter

Cardinals Winter League Notebook 2-5-2020: Cesar Valera Doubles & Drives In Two Runs; Hector Hernandez Strikes Out Five & Allows Two Runs Over Five & A Third Innings; Pedro Echemendia Retires One Batter & Holds Three Inherited Runners On Base

⚾️ #SerieDelCaribe2020 ⚾️

🔥¡Una carrera más para México!🔥

México 🇲🇽 2-0 🇻🇪 Venezuela

¡Cámbiale! @Megacable 575 e @izzi_mx 525

🎙️ @ariadnaibarramx

🎙️ @juanangelavila

🎙️ #OscarSoria pic.twitter.com/MP2eC4duJO

— TVC Deportes (@TVCDeportes) February 4, 2020

Caribbean Series:

Cesar Valera (former Palm Beach-Lara) started at shortstop and batted ninth.  1-for-4 with one double, two two-out RBIs, and assisted in one double play.

Culiacan beat Lara 7-6
MLB Official Site Post Game

Pedro Echemendia (former Memphis-Monteria) entered in the eighth and pitched to one batter.  He allowed no hits or runs.  (p-s:5-3)(g/f:1-0)(ir-s:3-0)

Hector Hernandez (former Palm Beach-Santurce) started and pitched 5.1 innings.  He allowed two hits, two earned runs, one home run, three walks, and struck five out.  (p-s:65-39)(g/f:7-2)

Santurce beat Monteria 3-2
MLB Official Site Post Game

Notes:
Hector Hernandez (former Palm Beach-Santurce) spoke before the start on Tuesday: LBPRC Official Site

The Confederation is considering starting the series in January: Primera Hora

Stomach virus is in the Culiacan clubhouse: Primera Hora

Lino Rivera (former Arkansas-Azucareros MGR) hit a goal by leading Azucareros to semifinals: El Vocero

LBPN fired off a letter and demand that they be reimbursed for paying fees to enter the Caribbean Series and were denied: La Prensa

Cuba questioned whether they would be invited to the 2021 Caribbean Series: Diario de Cuba

Wednesday's Games:
Lara (3-1) visits Chiriqui (1-3) @ 9:00 AM
Monteria (0-4) visits Culiacan (3-1) @ 1:30 PM
Azucareros (3-1) visits Santurce (2-2) @ 7:00 PM

Cardinals Winter League Notebook 2-4-2020: Wilfredo Pereira Held Two Inherited Runners On Base While Pitching Two & A Third Scoreless Innings; Pedro Rodriguez Strikes Out One Over One Scoreless Inning; Desi Relaford Comes Out Of Retirement

Foto Oficial #SerieDelCaribe2020 #SomosAstronautas #SomosChiriqui #SomosPanama. pic.twitter.com/4d5ggIWFf8

— Astronautas de Chiriquí BBC👨‍🚀 (@AstronautasCH) February 1, 2020

Caribbean Series:

Wilfredo Pereira (Peoria-Chiriqui) entered in the sixth and pitched 2.1 innings.  He allowed one hit and no runs.  (p-s:29-17)(g/f:0-4)(ir-s:2-0)

Culiacan beat Chiriqui 6-1
MLB Official Site Post Game

Pedro Rodriguez (former MiLB signing-Lara) entered in the eighth and pitched 1.1 innings.  He allowed no hits or runs, one walk, and struck one out.  (p-s:19-10)(g/f:0-2)(ir-s:1-0)

Lara beat Santurce 3-2
MLB Official Site Post Game

Notes:
Panama and Colombia are confirmed for the 2021 Caribbean Series in Mexico, Cuba along with Panama and Colombia will be considered for perminant spots: MLB Official Site

Licey will begin the process of searching for a manager for next season: El Caribe

Dominican Republic put in a request to host the 2026 Central American and Caribbean Sports Games: El Caribe

Tuesday's Games:
Chiriqui (1-2) visits Azucareros (2-1) @ 9:00 AM
Culiacan (2-1) visits Lara (3-0) @ 1:30 PM
Monteria (0-3) visits Santurce (1-2) @ 7:00 PM


French League:

Notes:
Desi Relaford (former Memphis) has come out of playing retirement and signed with Montpellier: Mister Baseball

Cardinals Winter League Notebook 2-3-2020: Pedro Echemendia Strikes Out One & Allows One Run Over Four & Two-Thirds Innings; Edgard Montiel Singles Twice & Drives In Two Runs; Pedro Rodriguez Strikes Out One Over One Hitless/Scoreless Inning For The Hold

El 🇨🇺 Pedro Echemendía con recta en 3-2 consigue ponche y Colombia y Panamá siguen empatados a cero tras dos innings. pic.twitter.com/0S3RuznEuM

— Francys Romero (@FrancysRomero10) February 2, 2020

Nicaraguan League:

Edgard Montiel (former DSL-Boer) 2-for-3 with two RBIs and one run.

Boer beat Matagalpa 9-4

Notes:
Erisbel Arruebarruena (Matanzas) will travel with Cuban team to play in series against Nicaragua: Nicaraguan Official Site

No Games Scheduled Until Friday


Caribbean Series:

Pedro Echemendia (former Memphis-Monteria) started and pitched 4.2 innings.  He allowed three hits, one unearned run, one walk, and struck one out for the losing decision (0-1).  (p-s:55-35)(g/f:7-3)
Jose Almarante (former Memphis-Monteria) entered in the eighth and pitched to two batters.  He allowed no hits or runs, one walk, and hit one batter.  (p-s:7-2)

Chiriqui beat Monteria 1-0
MLB Official Site Post Game

Cesar Valera (former Palm Beach-Lara) entered late in the game at shortstop and batted second.  0-for-1 at the plate.
Pedro Rodriguez (former MiLB signing-Lara) entered in the eighth and pitched one inning.  He allowed no hits or runs, and struck one out for the hold (1).  (p-s:16-10)(g/f:2-0)

Lara beat Azucareros 3-2
MLB Official Site Post Game

Monday's Games:
Chiriqui (1-1) visits Culiacan (1-1) @ 9:00 AM
Azucareros (1-1) visits Monteria (0-2) @ 1:00 PM
Santurce (1-1) visits Lara (2-0) @ 7:00 PM


World Baseball Classic (March 22, 2020):

Notes:
Raul Valdes (former St. Louis-Azucareros) will pitch for the Dominican Republic: Azucareros Official Site

Cardinals Winter League Notebook 1-26-2020: Jeremy Hazelbaker & Mikey Reynolds Each Single, Walk, & Drive In One Run; Efren Navarro Collects Two Singles & One Double; Jeremy Martinez Walks Twice

GK playing hard today, we're down by four 😮 Here's former Big Leaguer Jeremy Hazelbaker making a highlight tho 🤩 pic.twitter.com/rh4dTN94Yb

— Adelaide Giants Baseball Club (@AdelaideGiants) January 26, 2020

Cuban League:

Notes:
Luis Dannys Morales (Sancti Spiritus) is considered to be one of the top up and coming prospects in Cuba.  He struck out 18 over seven and two-thirds innings in one start: Pelota Cubana Blog

Cuba is expecting to export more players this spring and summer than before: Pelota Cubana Blog

The champion Matanzas will travel to Nicaragua for a four game series since they were not included in the Caribbean Series: Pelota Cubana Blog


Mexican Pacific League Championship:

Efren Navarro (former Memphis-Culiacan) started in left field and batted sixth.  3-for-4 with one double.

Mazatlan beat Culiacan 7-0
LMP Official Site Post Game

Sunday's Game:
Culiacan (2-1) visits Mazatlan (1-2) @ 6:00 PM MT


Dominican League Championship:

Sunday's Game:
Azucareros (3-2) visits Licey (2-3) @ 5:00 PM AST


Venezuelan League Championship:

Notes:
The league is having issues securing visas for players to attend the Caribbean Series: El Emergente

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


Australian Baseball League:

Jeremy Martinez (former Memphis-Brisbane) started at catcher and batted third.  0-for-2 with two walks.

Auckland beat Brisbane 4-3

Mikey Reynolds (former Springfield-Adelaide) started at shortstop and batted second.  1-for-3 with one RBI, one walk, one strikeout, and assisted in two double plays.
Jeremy Hazelbaker (former St. Louis-Adelaide) started as designated hitter and batted third.  1-for-4 with one RBI, one run, one walk, and two stolen bases.

Adelaide beat Goolong-Korea 6-5

Playoffs Begin On Tuesday


Nicaraguan League (January 31, 2020):

Notes:
Edgard Montiel (former DSL-Boer) has a total of 897 career hits in the spring/summer league: La Prensa


World Baseball Classic (March 20, 2020):

Notes:
Fidencio Flores (former GCL-Boer) and Edgard Montiel (former DSL-Boer) are listed on the Nicaraguan roster: La Prensa

Cardinals Winter League Notebook 1-25-2020: Francisco Pena Awarded Gold Glove In LIDOM; Vicente Campos Strikes Out One Over One & A Third Hitless/Scoreless Innings; Donovan Solano & Gabriel Lino Each Drive In One Run

Francisco Peña se une a los entrenamientos de las Águilas #YoSoyLeña

Ampliar: https://t.co/PQq9QfEqMJ pic.twitter.com/gwKMa0EkuT

— #YoSoyLeña (@YoSoyLenaRD) September 25, 2019

Cuban League:

Notes:
Frederich Cepeda (Sancti Spiritus) will play for Campeche during 2020 LMB season: Pelota Cubana Blog


Mexican Pacific League Championship:

Saturday's Game:
Culiacan (2-0) visits Mazatlan (0-2) @ 6:00 PM MT


Dominican League Championship:

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

Azucareros beat Licey 3-1
LIDOM Official Site Post Game

Notes:
Donovan Solano (former Memphis-Licey) talks about the game from Thursday: Licey Official Site

Francisco Pena (former St. Louis-Cibaenas) won the Gold Glove award for catcher: Cibaenas Official Site

No Game Scheduled For Saturday


Venezuelan League Championship:

Ildemaro Vargas (former Springfield-Lara) started at second base and batted second.  1-for-4 at the plate.
Vicente Campos (former MiLB signing-Lara) entered in the sixth and pitched 1.1 innings.  He allowed no hits or runs, threw one wild pitch, and struck one out.  (p-s:14-10)(g/f:3-0)

Cesar Valera (former Palm Beach-Caribes) started at second base and batted fifth.  0-for-3 with one walk, one strikeout, one fielding error, and assisted in five double plays.
Gabriel Lino (former Memphis-Caribes) started at catcher and batted ninth.  0-for-3 with one RBI and one strikeout.

Caribes beat Lara 3-2
LVBP Official Site Post Game

Notes:
Cesar Valera (former Palm Beach-Caribes) has become a very important versatile player for the team: LVBP Official Site

No Game Scheduled For Saturday


Puerto Rican League:

Notes:
Yadier Molina (St. Louis-Carolina) spoke out against protesters who vandalized during during Friday's marches: Primera Hora and El Vocero

A parade to celebrate the Santurce champions will be held today in San Juan: Primera Hora


Austrailan Baseball League:

Shane Robinson (former St. Louis-Melbourne) started in centerfield and batted second.  1-for-4 with three runs and one walk.

Pete Kozma (former St. Louis-Perth) started at shortstop and batted seventh.  0-for-1 with one walk and assisted in one double play.

Melbourne beat Perth 9-0 in game one of doubleheader

Pete Kozma (former St. Louis-Perth) entered late in the game as a pinch hitter and batted sixth.  0-for-1 at the plate.

Perth beat Melbourne 7-6 in 10 innings in game two of doubleheader

Mikey Reynolds (former Springfield-Adelaide) started at shortstop and batted second.  2-for-4 with one double, one run, one walk, one strikeout, and one caught stealing/pickoff.
Jeremy Hazelbaker (former St. Louis-Adelaide) started in left field and batted third.  0-for-4 with one run, one walk, one stolen base, and one strikeout.

Adeliade beat Geelong-Korea 13-0

Sunday's Games:
Brisbane (18-19) visits Auckland (20-18)
Geelong-Korea (11-28) visits Adelaide (23-12)
Canberra (17-16) visits Sydney (15-23)

Cardinals Winter League Notebook 1-20-2020: Anthony Garcia Named To 2019-20 LBPRC All-Star Team; Ramon Urias Doubled & Walked; Gabriel Lino Doubled

Los @GigantesCLBPRC regresan a su 🏡 para demostrar de qué están hechos. ¿Llegará la #Calma esta temporada para los Gigantes?🔥👀 pic.twitter.com/uknzDXJcii

— Liga de Béisbol Profesional Roberto Clemente🇵🇷 (@LBPRC) November 15, 2019

Mexican Pacific League Semifinals:

Ramon Urias (Memphis-Mochis) started at shortstop and batted third.  1-for-4 with one double, one run, and one walk.

Mochis beat Culiacan 6-2
LMP Official Site Post Game

Monday's Games:
Mazatlan (3-3) visits Obregon (3-3) @ 8:10 PM CT
Mochis (3-3) visits Culiacan (3-3) @ 7:35 PM MT


Dominican League Championship:

Notes:
Lino Rivera (former Arkansas-Azucareros MGR) is hoping to win: Azucareros Official Site

Monday's Game:
Licey (0-0) visits Azucareros (0-0) @ 7:35 PM AST


Venezuelan League Championship:

Gabriel Lino (former Memphis-Caribes) started at catcher and batted eighth.  1-for-4 with one double, allowed two stolen bases, and picked one runner off.
Liarvis Breto (MiLB signing-Caribes) entered in the eighth and pitched to four batters.  He allowed one hit, two earned runs, one intentional walk, and struck one out.  (p-s:8-5)(ir-s:1-1)
Jorge Rondon (former St. Louis-Caribes) entered in the eighth and pitched to two batters.  He allowed one hit, one earned run, and one walk.  (p-s:9-2)(ir-s:2-2)

Ildemaro Vargas (former Springfield-Lara) started at second base and batted leadoff.  1-for-3 with one run, one sacrifice, two strikeouts, one fielding error, and assisted in one double play.
Vicente Campos (former MiLB signing-Lara) entered in the seventh and pitched to four batters.  He allowed two hits and one unearned run for the blown save (1).  (p-s:8-8)(g/f:2-0)

Lara beat Caribes 6-2
LVBP Official Site Post Game

Monday's Games:
Caribes (0-1) visits Lara (1-0) @ 6:00 PM VET


Puerto Rican League Championship:

Notes:
Anthony Garcia (former Memphis-Carolina) was named to postseason All-Star team: LBPRC Official Site

Yadier Molina (St. Louis-Carolina) continued his Instagram posts targeting government officials for supplies wasted during Hurrican Maria: Primera Hora

Monday's Games:
Mayaguez (1-3) visits Santurce (3-1) @ 7:15 PM AST


Australian Baseball League:

Stats:
Jeremy Martinez (former Memphis-Brisbane) has played in 30 games going 30-for-86 (.349) with five doubles, six home runs, 14 RBIs, 53 total bases, 18 runs, 18 walks, ten strikeouts, .462 OBP, .616 SLG, and 1.079 OPS.
Shane Robinson (former St. Louis-Melbourne) has played in 12 games going 16-for-38 (.333) with one double, one home run, five RBIs, 20 total bases, nine runs, four walks, two stolen bases, three strikeouts, .385 OBP, .417 SLG, and .801 OPS.
Pete Kozma (former St. Louis-Perth) has played in 36 games going 34-for-143 (.238) with three doubles, three home runs, 19 RBIs, 46 total bases, 19 runs, nine walks, six stolen bases, 20 strikeouts, three caught stealing, .284 OBP, .322 SLG, and .606 OPS.
Jeremy Hazelbaker (former St. Louis-Adelaide) has played in eight games going 6-for-28 (.214) with two doubles, one RBI, eight total bases, three runs, one walk, eight strikeouts, one caught stealing, .290 OBP, .286 SLG, and .576 OPS.
Mikey Reynolds (former Springfield-Adelaide) has played in 31 games going 25-for-121 (.207) with three doubles, two RBIs, 28 total bases, 13 runs, nine walks, ten stolen bases, 19 strikeouts, three caught stealing, .260 OBP, .231 SLG, and .491 OPS.


World Baseball Classic (April 1, 2020):

Notes:
Cuba announced their preslection roster: El Nuevo Herald

Cardinals Winter League Notebook 1-12-2020: Pete Kozma Singles & Hits A Two-Run Homer; Will Changarotty Allows Two Runs Over Six Innings; Gabriel Lino Singles & Drives In One Run

KOZMA RECLAIMS THE LEAD!

Pete Kozma blasts a 2-run home run over the fence to take the lead back as the Heat lead 5-4! pic.twitter.com/K6QBFoJRVF

— Perth Heat (@PerthHeat) January 12, 2020

Mexican Pacific League Semifinals:

Sunday's Games:
Mochis (0-0) visits Culiacan (0-0) @ 5:05 PM MT
Mazaltan (0-0) visits Obregon (0-0) @ 6:10 PM CT


Dominican League Round Robin:

Sunday's Games:
Cibaenas (6-8) visits Escogido (5-9) @ 4:00 PM AST
Licey (7-7) visits Azucareros (10-4) @ 5:00 PM AST


Colombian League Championship:

Notes:
Will Changarotty (former State College-Barranquilla) pitched six innings, allowed six hits and two runs, and earned the loss as Monteria beat Barranquilla 3-2: El Heraldo and El Universal

Jose Calero (former GCL-Barranquilla) threw a wild pitch which allowed a run to score: Monteria Official Twitter


Venezuelan League Playoffs:

Jorge Rondon (former St. Louis-Magallanes) entered in the seventh and pitched to two batters.  He allowed no hits or runs, and struck one out.  (p-s:6-5)(g/f:1-0)(ir-s:1-0)

Cesar Valera (former Palm Beach-Caribes) started in left field and batted fifth.  0-for-3 with one run, one walk, one stolen base, and one strikeout.
Gabriel Lino (former Memphis-Caribes) started at catcher and batted seventh.  1-for-3 with one RBI and threw out one base runner.

Caribes beat Magallanes 2-0
LVBP Official Site Post Game

Notes:
Rafael Ortega (former Memphis-Caribes) is expected to play in the semifinals: LVBP Official Site

No Games Scheduled For Sunday


Puerto Rican League Playoffs:

Sunday's Game:
Mayaguez (2-2) visits Carolina (2-2) @ 6:00 PM AST


Nicaraguan League Championship:

Edgard Montiel (former DSL-Chinandega) started and batted third.  1-for-4 with two strikeouts.

Leon beat Chinandega 16-4
LBPN Official Site Post Game

Sunday's Game:
Chinandega (1-2) visits Leon (2-1) @ 6:00 PM


Australian Baseball League:

Pete Kozma (former St. Louis-Perth) started at shortstop and batted second.  2-for-3 with one home run, two RBIs, one run, and assisted in one double play.

Jeremy Hazelbaker (former St. Louis-Adelaide) started in left field and batted second.  0-for-3 with one walk and one sacrifice.
Mikey Reynolds (former Springfield-Adelaide) started at shortstop and batted third.  1-for-4 with one run, one walk, and one stolen base.

Adelaide beat Perth 6-5

Shane Robinson (former St. Louis-Melbourne) started in centerfield and batted second.  0-for-6 at the plate.

Melbourne beat Geelong-Korea 13-3

No Games Scheduled Until Thursday


Caribbean Series (February 1, 2020):

Notes:
Cuba again issued another statement accusing Juan Francisco Puello of purposely holding them out of the Caribbean Series: Meridiano

Orlando Hernandez (former Washington) spoke on Cuba missing out on the Caribbean Series: El Nuevo Herald

Cardinals Winter League Notebook 1-6-2020: Fernando Salas Strikes Out One Over One Hitless/Scoreless Inning For The Save; Alex Mejia Doubles, Rangel Ravelo Singles Twice

Pitcher sonorense Fernando Salas apunta a Tokio 2020; desea una medalla https://t.co/1d2sK2uxfA pic.twitter.com/jkQE5ELulL

— MR Noticias (@mrnoticiasmx) January 4, 2020

Korean Baseball Organization:

Notes:
Kim Jae-Hwan (Doosan) failed to sign with MLB team: Yonhap News Agency


Mexican Pacific League Playoffs:

Alex Mejia (former St. Louis-Monterrey) started at shortstop and batted second.  1-for-4 with one double.
Rainel Rosario (former Springfield-Monterrey) started in centerfield and batted fifth.  1-for-4 with one run and one strikeout.
Niko Vasquez (former Springfield-Monterrey) started at third base and batted seventh.  0-for-4 with one strikeout and grounded into one double play.

Obregon beat Monterrey 7-1
LMP Official Site Post Game

Ramon Urias (Memphis-Mochis) started at shortstop and batted third.  1-for-3 with one run, one walk, one strikeout, and assisted in one double play.
Carlos Soto (Peoria-Mochis) started at catcher and batted ninth.  1-for-3 and allowed two stolen bases.

Jalisco beat Mochis 5-3
LMP Official Site Post Game

Efren Navarro (former Memphis-Culiacan) started as designated hitter and batted fifth.  1-for-3 with one hit by pitch.

Culiacan beat Mexicali 4-3
LMP Official Site Post Game

Irving Lopez (Springfield-Hermosillo) started at shortstop and batted ninth.  0-for-2 with one run and two hit by pitches.
Fernando Salas (former St. Louis-Hermosillo) entered in the ninth and pitched one inning.  He allowed no hits or runs, and struck one out for the save (1).  (p-s:11-8)(g/f:0-2)

Hermosillo beat Mazatlan 6-3
LMP Official Site Post Game

Monday's Games:
Obregon (3-0) visits Monterrey (0-3) @ 7:30 PM CT
Jalisco (2-1) visits Mochis (1-2) @ 7:30 PM MT
Culiacan (2-1) visits Mexicali (1-2) @ 6:30 PM PT
Hermosillo (2-1) visits Mazatlan (1-2) @ 8:00 PM MT


Dominican League Round Robin:

Rangel Ravelo (St. Louis-Cibaenas) started as designated hitter and batted third.  2-for-4 with one strikeout.
Francisco Pena (former St. Louis-Cibaenas) started at catcher and batted ninth.  1-for-3 at the plate.

Azucareros beat Cibaenas 5-0
LIDOM Official Site Post Game

Alberto Triunfel (former Springfield-Escogido) entered late in the game at shortstop and batted leadoff.  0-for-1 with one strikeout and one fielding error.
Robelys Reyes (former Springfield-Escogido) entered late in the game in left field and batted fourth.  0-for-1 with one run.
Audry Perez (former St. Louis-Escogido) entered late in the game at catcher and batted eighth.  0-for-2 anf allowed one stolen base.

Donovan Solano (former Memphis-Licey) started at third base and batted second.  1-for-4 with one run, one hit by pitch, one strikeout, and one fielding error.

Licey beat Escogido 10-8
LIDOM Official Site Post Game

Monday's Games:
Escogido (4-6) visits Cibaenas (3-7) @ 5:00 PM AST
Azucareros (6-4) visits Licey (7-3) @ 5:00 PM AST


Venezuelan League Playoffs:

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


Puerto Rican League Playoffs:

Yariel Gonzalez (Springfield-Mayaguez) entered late in the game as a pinch runner.

Anthony Garcia (former Memphis-Carolina) started in right field and batted leadoff.  1-for-3 with one intentional walk and one strikeout.

Carolina beat Mayaguez 1-0
LBPRC Official Site Post Game

No Games Scheduled For Monday


Nicaraguan League Round Robin:

Ronald Medrano (former GCL-Leon) started and pitched 1.1 innings.  He allowed two hits, four earned runs, three walks, and struck two out for the losing decision (0-1).

Rivas beat Leon 11-3
LBPN Official Site Post Game

Monday's Game:
Chinandega (4-3) visits Rivas (3-4) @ 6:00 PM


Panama League Championship:

Notes:
Chiriqui Astronauts beat Federals 5-4 to win the championship and will represent Panama in Caribbean Series: Panama League Official Twitter


Australian Baseball League:

Stats:
Shane Robinson (former St. Louis-Melbourne) has played in four games going 5-for-15 (.333) with one double, one RBI, six total bases, two runs, two walks, one stolen base, one strikeout, .412 OBP, .400 SLG, and .812 OPS.
Jeremy Martinez (former Memphis-Brisbane) has played in 25 games going 22-for-72 (.306) with two doubles, four home runs, 11 RBIs, 36 total bases, ten runs, 14 walks, ten strikeouts, .420 OBP, .500 SLG, and .920 OPS.
Pete Kozma (former St. Louis-Perth) has played in 28 games going 28-for-112 (.250) with two doubles, one home run, 16 RBIs, 33 total bases, 14 runs, nine walks, five stolen bases, 14 strikeouts, three caught stealing, .301 OBP, .295 SLG, and .595 OPS.
Mikey Reynolds (former Springfield-Adelaide) has played in 23 games going 21-for-90 (.233) with three doubles, one RBI, 24 total bases, 12 runs, seven walks, seven stolen bases, 15 strikeouts, two caught stealing, .286 OBP, .267 SLG, and .552 OPS.

Dustin Beggs (former 2014 draft selection-Adelaide) has made six starts (one complete game) posting a 3-2 record, 4.99 ERA, and 2.05 WHIP.  He's allowed 35 hits, 20 runs (17 earned), four home runs, seven walks, hit one batter, and struck 35 out over 30.2 innings.

Notes:
Jeremy Hazelbaker (former St. Louis) has signed to play with Adelaide: Adelaide Official Site


Caribbean Series (February 1, 2020):

Notes:
Cuba has accused Juan Puello Herrera of giving in to the U.S. and blocking them from attending the series this year: Listin Diario

Renteria brothers are very excited about being invited to the series: El Universal

Cardinals Winter League Notebook 1-3-2020: Donovan Solano Singles Twice & Drives In Two Runs; Shane Robinson Singles, Doubles, & Knocks In One Run; Rangel Ravelo Fined By LIDOM

🗣“Traeme esa como sea” dijo un fanático🧢 antes de Donovan Solano conectar el rodado que al final dio la ventaja a los @TigresdelLicey #LEvsTL#LIDOM#RoundRobin#CopaBHDLeon pic.twitter.com/jqA87AvHGy

— LIDOM (@LIDOMRD) January 3, 2020

Cuban League:

Notes:
15-year old right-handed hitting outfielder Yassel Izaguirre (Las Tunas) and 21-year old left-handed first baseman/outfielder/pitcher Oscar Luis Colas (Santiago/Softbank) have defected: Pelota Cubana Blog and Pelota Cubana Blog


Korean Baseball Organization:

Notes:
Kim Jae-Hwan (Doosan) is still holding out hope that he will sign in MLB: Yonhap News Agency


Mexican Pacific League Playoffs:

Ramon Urias (Memphis-Mochis) started at shortstop and batted third.  0-for-4 and assisted in one double play.
Carlos Soto (Peoria-Mochis) started at catcher and batted ninth.  0-for-2 and allowed one stolen base.

Jalisco beat Mochis 5-2
LMP Official Site Post Game

Rainel Rosario (former Springfield-Monterrey) started in centerfield and batted third.  0-for-4 with two strikeouts.
Alex Mejia (former St. Louis-Monterrey) started at shortstop and batted sixth.  0-for-3 with one strikeout.
Niko Vasquez (former Springfield-Monterrey) started at third base and batted seventh.  0-for-3 with one strikeout and assisted in one double play.

Obregon beat Monterrey 8-1
LMP Official Site Post Game

Irving Lopez (Springfield-Hermosillo) started at shortstop and batted eighth.  3-for-4 with one double and two runs.
Fernando Salas (former St. Louis-Hermosillo) entered in the ninth and pitched one inning.  He allowed one hit and no runs.  (p-s:9-8)(g/f:0-2)

Hermosillo beat Mazatlan 9-0
LMP Official Site Post Game

Efren Navarro (former Memphis-Culiacan) started as designated hitter and batted fifth.  1-for-4 with one run and one strikeout.

Culiacan beat Mexicali 6-3
LMP Official Site Post Game

Friday's Games:
Mochis (0-1) visits Jalisco (1-0) @ 8:00 PM CST
Monterrey (0-1) visits Obregon (1-0) @ 7:10 PM MST
Mazatlan (0-1) visits Hermosillo (1-0) @ 7:30 PM MST
Mexicali (0-1) visits Culiacan (1-0) @ 7:35 PM MST


Dominican League Round Robin:

Donovan Solano (former Memphis-Licey) started at third base and batted second.  2-for-5 with two RBIs (one w/two-outs), one run, and assisted in one double play.

Licey beat Escogido 10-4
LIDOM Official Site Post Game

Rangel Ravelo (St. Louis-Cibaenas) started at first base and batted third.  0-for-4 with two strikeouts.
Francisco Pena (former St. Louis-Cibaenas) started at catcher and batted ninth.  0-for-3 with one strikeout, grounded into one double play, one throwing error, and allowed two stolen bases.

Azucareros beat Cibaenas 4-0
LIDOM Official Site Post Game

Notes:
Rangel Ravelo (St. Louis-Cibaenas) and two others were fined for criticizing umpires: LIDOM Official Site

Friday's Games:
Azucareros (4-3) visits Escogido (3-4) @ 7:15 PM AST
Licey (5-2) visits Cibaenas (2-5) @ 7:30 PM AST


Colombian League Playoffs:

Friday's Games:
Monteria (0-0) visits Sincelejo (0-0) @ 7:00 PM
Barranquilla: Giants (0-0) visits Gators (0-0) @ 7:00 PM - Will Changarotty (former State College) is scheduled to start for Giants.


Venezuelan League Playoffs:

Friday's Games:
Caribes (0-0) visits Zulia (0-0) @ 6:00 PM AST
Caracas (0-0) visits La Guaira (0-0) @ 6:00 PM AST
Magallanes (0-0) visits Lara (0-0) @ 6:00 PM AST - Nestor Molina (former MiLB signing) is scheduled to start for Lara


Puerto Rican League Playoffs:

Notes:
Thieves broke into Santurce stadium and stole $4,500 worth in items, for the second time: Primera Hora

Juan Gonzalez (former MiLB signing) will manage Humacao for the 2019 Double-A League season: El Nuevo Dia

Friday's Games:
Manati (0-0) visits Santurce (0-0) @ 7:15 PM AST
Mayaguez (0-0) visits Carolina (0-0) @ 7:15 PM AST


Nicaraguan League Round Robin:

Friday's Game:
Leon (3-2) visits Rivas (1-4) @ 6:00 PM


Panama League Playoffs:

Friday's Game:
Chiriqui: Astronauts (0-1) visit Federals (1-0) @ 2:30 PM


Australian Baseball League:

Shane Robinson (former St. Louis-Melbourne) started in centerfield and batted second.  2-for-4 with one double, one RBI, one run, one stolen base, and one outfield assist.

Sydney beat Melbourne 6-3

Jeremy Martinez (former Memphis-Brisbane) started at catcher and batted fourth.  0-for-3 with one walk and two strikeouts.

Pete Kozma (former St. Louis-Perth) started at second base and batted second.  2-for-4 with one two-out RBI, one walk, and one caught stealing/pickoff.

Perth beat Brisbane 9-3

Saturday's Games:
Brisbane (10-15) visits Perth (16-9) for a doubleheader
Geelong-Korea (9-17) visits Auckland (14-12)
Sydney (11-15) visits Melbourne (14-12)

Cardinals Winter League Notebook 12-28-19: Dustin Beggs Strikes Out 13 & Allows One Run Over Seven-Inning Complete-Game Win; Edgard Montiel Singles, Doubles, Walks, Homers, & Drives In Three Runs; Will Changarotty Tossed Six Scoreless Innings For The Win

Check out what @AdelaideGiants starter Dustin Beggs had to say after a 1-0 win over Melbourne this afternoon.

The Giants are 6-0 at home following the win.

RECAP: https://t.co/e08WkElr4L #ABL pic.twitter.com/GIv0CPY5Z7

— Australian Baseball League (@ABL) December 14, 2019

Cuban League:

Notes:
Five prospects will showcase on January 16, 2020 in Santo Domingo, Dominican Republic: Pelota Cubana Blog


Mexican Pacific League:

Alex Mejia (former St. Louis-Monterrey) started at shortstop and batted sixth.  0-for-4 with one strikeout and assisted in one double play.
Niko Vasquez (former Springfield-Monterrey) started at third base and batted seventh.  2-for-3 at the plate.

Mexicali beat Monterrey 2-1
LMP Official Site Post Game

Irving Lopez (Springfield-Hermosillo) started at shortstop and batted ninth.  0-for-4 with one strikeout.

Ramon Urias (Memphis-Mochis) started at shortstop and batted fourth.  0-for-4 at the plate.

Hermosillo beat Mochis 5-1
LMP Official Site Post Game

Efren Navarro (former Memphis-Culiacan) started at first base and batted fifth.  3-for-3 with one double, two runs, one walk, and assisted in two double plays.

Culiacan beat Obregon 5-2
LMP Official Site Post Game

Notes:
Mochis team and fans paid respects to Saul Soto (Aguascalientes-Mochis): Mochis Official Site

Yadiel Hernandez (Washington-Hermosillo) was suspended four games for throwin bat at pitcher after hit by pitch: LMP Official Site

Saturday's Games:
Mochis (30-34) visits Mazatlan (29-35) for a doubleheader beginning @ 5:00 PM MT
Monterrey (24-39) visits Guasave (25-38) @ 6:00 PM MT
Obregon (42-21) visits Hermosillo (37-25) @ 6:00 PM MT
Jalisco (38-26) visits Culiacan (35-28) @ 6:05 PM MT
Navojoa (24-39) visits Mexicali (32-31) @ 6:00 PM PT


Dominican League Round Robin:

Rangel Ravelo (St. Louis-Cibaenas) started at first base and batted third.  0-for-3 with one ground into double play.
Edmundo Sosa (St. Louis-Cibaenas) started at shortstop and batted fifth.  2-for-3 with one run.

Alberto Triunfel (former Springfield-Escogido) entered late in the game at second base.

Escogido beat Cibaenas 10-2
LIDOM Official Site Post Game

Donovan Solano (former Memphis-Licey) started at third base and batted fifth.  1-for-4 with one double and one two-out RBI.
Genesis Cabrera (St. Louis-Licey) started and pitched 3.2 innings.  He allowed four hits, five runs (four earned), two walks, hit one batter, and struck one out for the losing decision (0-1).

Azucareros beat Licey 5-3
LIDOM Official Site Post Game

Notes:
Marcell Ozuna (St. Louis free agent-Cibao) and his wife donated food to the poor in the Dominican Republic: Listin Diario

Saturday's Games:
Azucareros (2-1) visits Licey (2-1) @ 5:00 PM AST
Escogido (2-1) visits Cibaenas (0-3) @ 7:00 PM AST


Colombian League:

Notes:
Will Changarotty (former State College-Barranquilla) pitched six innings to earn the win as Barranquilla beat Santa Marta 2-0: El Heraldo


Venezuelan League:

Nestor Molina (former MiLB signing-Lara) started and pitched 5.1 innings.  He allowed seven hits, five earned runs, one home run, one walk, hit one batter, one throwing error, and struck seven out.  (p-s:84-57)(g/f:6-0)
Vicente Campos (former MiLB signing-Lara) entered in the ninth and pitched one inning.  He allowed one hit, no runs, and two walks.  (p-s:24-9)(g/f:1-2)

Lara beat Zulia 6-5 in 10 innings
LVBP Official Site Post Game

Cesar Valera (former Palm Beach-Caribes) started in left field and batted third.  3-for-5 with one run and one strikeout.
Gabriel Lino (former Memphis-Caribes) started at catcher and batted seventh.  3-for-4 with one home run, one RBI, three runs, and allowed one stolen base.

Luis Bandes (former Johnson City-La Guaira) started in left field and batted sixth.  0-for-5 at the plate.
Edubray Ramos (former VSL-La Guaira) entered in the seventh and pitched one inning.  He allowed no hits or runs, and struck three out.  (p-s:18-11)

Caribes beat La Guaira 9-6
LVBP Official Site Post Game

Wilfred Vivas (former GCL-Magallanes) entered late in the game as a pinch runner.
Ronny Cedeno (former MLB signing-Magallanes) started at second base and batted eighth.  2-for-8 with one RBI, one sac fly, two strikeouts, and assisted in four double plays.
Jorge Rondon (former St. Louis-Magallanes) entered in the sixth and pitched 1.1 innings. He allowed no hits or runs, one walk, and struck two out.

Magallanes beat Aragua 6-4 in 20 innings
LVBP Official Site Post Game

Saturday's Games:
Zulia (24-17) visits La Guaira (24-16) @ 2:00 PM VET
Aragua (17-23) visits Lara (22-18) @ 4:00 PM VET
Caracas (18-21) visits Margarita (14-25) for a doubleheader beginning @ 5:00 PM VET
Caribes (21-20) visits Magallanes (20-20) @ 5:30 PM VET


Puerto Rican League:

Ivan Maldonado (former MiLB tryout-Caguas) started and pitched two innings.  He allowed four hits, four runs (three earned), one home run, and two walks for the losing decision (0-3).  (g/f:2-2)

Yariel Gonzalez (Sprignfield-Mayaguez) started at second base and batted fifth.  0-for-3 with one RBI, one sac fly, one strikeout, and assisted in one double play.

Mayaguez beat Caguas 4-2
LBPRC Official Site Post Game

Saturday's Games:
Caguas (10-18) visits Santurce (20-9) @ 6:15 PM AST
Carolina (16-13) visits Mayaguez (15-16) @ 9:15 PM AST


Nicaraguan League Round Robin:

Edgard Montiel (former DSL-Chinandega) started and batted third.  3-for-3 with one double, one home run, three RBIs, four runs, and one walk.

Chinandega beat Rivas 16-7
LBPN Official Site Post Game

Saturday's Game:
Leon (2-0) visits Chinandega (2-1) @ 4:00 PM


Panama League:

J.R. Davis (former Peoria-Metro) started at second base and batted second.  1-for-4 at the plate.
Jonathan Rivera (former Johnson City-Metro) started in ourfield and batted sixth.  0-for-3 at the plate.

Chiriqui Astronauts beat Metro 4-0

Allen Cordoba (former Johnson City-Herrera) started as designated hitter and batted third.  1-for-5 with two RBIs and one strikeout.

Herrera beat Chiriqui Federals 6-5

Saturday's Game, For Third Place:
Herrera (8-13) visits Metro (8-13) @ 4:00 PM


Australian Baseball League:

Mikey Reynolds (former Springfield-Adelaide) started at shortstop and batted leadoff.  0-for-3 at the plate.
Dustin Beggs (former 2014 draft selection-Adelaide) started and pitched seven innings.  He allowed four hits, one earned run, one home run, and struck 13 out for the winning decision (3-2).  (p-s:97-70)(g/f:4-3)

Adelaide beat Auckland 3-1 in game one of doubleheader

Jeremy Martinez (former Memphis-Brisbane) started at first base and batted fourth.  2-for-3 with one home run, one RBI, one run, and assisted in one double play.

Brisbane beat Melbourne 5-3 in game one of doubleheader

Mikey Reynolds (former Springfield-Adelaide) started at shortstop and batted leadoff.  0-for-4 with one walk and one strikeout.

Auckland beat Adelaide 4-3 in game two of doubleheader

Jeremy Martinez (former Memphis-Brisbane) started at catcher and batted fifth.  1-for-3 with one double.

Brisbane beat Melbourne 4-3 in game two of doubleheader

Pete Kozma (former St. Louis-Perth) started at shortstop and batted second.  2-for-5 with two RBIs, one stolen base, one strikeout, and assisted in two double plays.

Perth beat Sydney 5-2

Sunday's Games:
Canberra (11-12) visits Geelong-Korea (8-15)
Melbourne (12-11) visits Brisbane (10-13)
Perth (14-8) visits Sydney (9-13)
Auckland (12-11) visits Adelaide (15-8)

Cardinals Winter League Notebook 10-7-19: Elehuris Montero Singles & Drives In One Run; Yoshitomo Tsutsugo To Be Posted For MLB; Pedro Manuel Leon Defects From Cuba

#milb #minorleague #mlb #baseball #americaspastime #art #photography #photosofinstagram #baseballplayer #professionalballplayer #peoriasportscomplex #arizonafaleague #azfl #stlouiscardinals #cardinalsfan #elehurismontero #cardsbaseball pic.twitter.com/9rRRRz0I5w

— fastballphoto (@fastballphoto) September 25, 2019

Nippon Professional Baseball Climax Series:

Notes:
Yokohama will post Yoshitomo Tsutsugo (Yokohama) for the MLB: NPB On Reddit Twitter


Korean Baseball Organization Playoffs:

Carlos Peguero (former Memphis-LG) entered late in the game as a pinch hitter and batted third.  One walk at the plate.

Kiwoom beat LG 5-4 in 10 innings

No Game Scheduled For Tuesday


Cuban League:

Notes:
21-year old outfielder Pedro Manual Leon has defected: Pelota Cubana Blog

Seven players are expected to play in Nicaragua this winter: Pelota Cubana Blog


Arizona Fall League:

Conner Capel (Springfield-Glendale) started in centerfield and batted third.  0-for-4 with one run and one walk.
Elehuris Montero (Springfield-Glendale) started at third base and batted sixth.  1-for-5 with one two-out RBI and one strikeout.

Scottsdale beat Glendale 6-5
MLB Official Site Post Game

No Games Scheduled For Monday


Dominican League (October 12, 2019):

Hanley Ramirez (former Cleveland-Licey) is set to play for Licey in November: Licey Official Site

Hunter Cervenka (former Memphis-Cibaenas) and Edmundo Sosa (St. Louis-Cibaenas) are expected to join Cibaenas soon: Cibaenas Official Site

Audry Perez (former St. Louis-Escogido) went 2-for-3 as Escogido and U Of Louisville tied 4-4: Escogido Official Twitter


Puerto Rican League (November 15, 2019):

Notes:
The league will have five teams this winter: LBPRC Official Site

Cardinals Winter League Notebook 2-11-19: Harold Arauz Strikes Out Four & Allows One Run Over Five Innings For The Win; Allen Cordoba Singles, Walks, & Drives In One Run; Jose Leon Talks About Coaching Herrera

El derecho Panameño Harold Araúz receta su 4to Ponche consecutivo para cerrar así la alta del 3ro. #Panamá 🇵🇦 sigue arriba 2-0 sobre #Cuba 🇨🇺 #SerieDelCaribe2019 #seriecaribePitcheosSalvajes @pitcheossalvaje @beisboldecaribe pic.twitter.com/Bj8WYkddxH

— EDUARDO E. MUÑOZ M. (@EMunoz77) February 10, 2019

Caribbean Series Championship:

Alfredo Despaigne (Granma-Las Tunas) started in left field and batted fourth.  2-for-4 with one double and one run.
Carlos Benitez (Granma-Las Tunas) started at second base and batted seventh.   1-for-3 with one two-out RBI, two strikeouts, and assisted in one double play.
Livan Moinelo (Pinar de Rio-Las Tunas) entered in the seventh and pitched 1.1 innings.  He allowed no hits or runs, and struck one out.  (p-s:10-9)(g/f:2-1)(ir-s:1-0)

Allen Cordoba (former Johnson City-Herrera) started in left field and batted third.  1-for-3 with one RBI, one run, one walk, and one stolen base.
Harold Arauz (MiLB signing-Herrera) started and pitched five innings.  He allowed four hits, one earned run, and struck four out for the winning decision (1-0).  (p-s:72-56)(g/f:9-0)

Herrera beat Las Tunas 3-1
Panama American Post Game
TV Max Deportes Post Game

¡¡ARRIBA PANAMÁ🇵🇦🇵🇦⚾! Allen Córdoba con este batazo trae la primera 'rayita' de los @torosdeherrera ante Cuba en el Rod Carew. EN VIVO POR RPC y @MedcomGo #BeisRPC pic.twitter.com/eUrlCAkvwf

— Deportes RPC (@deportes_rpc) February 10, 2019

Notes:
Jose Leon (former Palm Beach-Herrera MGR) helped coach Herrera to the championship: El Nuevo Dia

Alfredo Despaigne (Granma-Las Tunas) and Lazaro Blanco (Granma-Las Tunas) were named to the 2019 Caribbean Series All-Star team: LVBP Official Site

Angel Ovalles (St. Louis Latin scout-Cibaenas GM) will begin the search for the new manager of Cibaenas: Listin Diario

The Confederation did not confirm if Panama would return: El Nuevo Dia

The Confederation is still discussing adding Panama, Nicaragua, and Colombia: El Nuevo Dia

Lara received big support from the Venezuelans living in Panama and many players like Nestor Molina (former MiLB signing-Lara) were surprised: El Nuevo Dia

Herrera will not receive a cash prize for reaching the Caribbean Series finals: TV Max Deportes

Un mensaje de José León, boricua que fue coach del campeón Panamá. #SerieDelCaribe2019 pic.twitter.com/aRn8VQ4w9U

— Jorge Figueroa Loza (@jorgefloza) February 11, 2019

Cardinals Winter League Notebook 2-9-19: Allen Cordoba Collects Three Singles & One RBI

#Panamá🇵🇦 descuenta en el marcador con imparable de Allen Córdoba #SeriedelCaribe2019 pic.twitter.com/0JybpRUhZE

— Beisbol del Caribe (@beisboldecaribe) February 8, 2019

Caribbean Series:

Allen Cordoba (former Johnson City-Herrera) started in left field and batted third.  3-for-4 with one two-out RBI and one strikeout.

Estrellas beat Herrera 5-3
LIDOM Official Site Post Game

Rangel Ravelo (Memphis-Lara) started at first base and batted third.  0-for-4 with one walk and assisted in one double play.
Vicente Campos (former MiLB signing-Lara) entered in the fifth and pitched to six batters.  He allowed two hits, two earned runs, one intentional walk, and hit one batter.  (p-s:11-5)(g/f:2-0)(ir-s:2-2)

Jalisco beat Lara 9-4
LMP Official Site Post Game

Notes:
The Cuban team will face off against El Salvador next weekend: Diario de Cuba

Saturday's Games:
Lara (2-1) visits Las Tunas (1-2) @ 1:00 PM ET
Santurce (0-3) visits Herrera (2-1) @ 7:00 PM ET

Cardinals Winter League Notebook 2-8-19: Audry Perez Drives In One Run; Rangel Ravelo On Playing In LVBP

¡VOLTERETA QUISQUEYANA!

Elevado de sacrificio de Audry Pérez y Edwin Espinal llega al plato en pisa y corre.

⬇️4ta entrada
🇵🇷 Puerto Rico @SanturceLBPRC 2-3 🇩🇴 República Dominicana @EOBASEBALLCLUB Estrellas Orientales#SerieDelCaribe2019. pic.twitter.com/2Ek72M0N05

— CANCHA (@canchamural) February 8, 2019

Caribbean Series:

Frederich Cepeda (Sancti Spiritus-Las Tunas) started as designated hitter and batted third.  1-for-5 with one double, one RBI, one run, and one strikeout.
Alfredo Despaigne (Granma-Las Tunas) started in left field and batted fourth.  1-for-4 with one double, one RBI, one walk, one hit by pitch, and one strikeout.
Yordanis Samon (Granma-Las Tunas) started at first base and batted fifth.  3-for-5 with one pick off and assisted in two double plays.
Vladimir Garcia (Ciego de Avila-Las Tunas) entered in the first and pitched 6.2 innings.  He allowed four hits, one earned run, and hit one batter.  (p-s:72-47)(g/f:10-5)(ir-s:2-0)
Raidel Martinez (Pinar del Rio-Las Tunas) entered in the eighth and pitched 2.2 innings.  He allowed two hits and no runs.  (p-s:37-27)(g/f:5-2)

Jalisco beat Las Tunas 3-2 in 11 innings
LMP Official Site Post Game

Audry Perez (former St. Louis-Estrellas) started at catcher and batted ninth.  0-for-1 with one RBI, one sac fly, one throwing error, and allowed four stolen bases.
Raul Valdes (former St. Louis-Estrellas) started and pitched 4.1 innings.  He allowed seven hits, three earned runs, one walk, hit one batter, and struck two out.  (p-s:69-48)(g/f:3-5)

Estrellas beat Santurce 5-4
LIDOM Official Site Post Game

Notes:
Frank Robinson managed Culiacan (Mexican Pacific League) during 1977-78 season: LMP Official Site

Frank Robinson played for Ponce and managed Santurce in Puerto Rico: El Nuevo Dia

LVBP suspended Gabriel Perez (Gary-Aragua) for 30 games after failing drug test: Aragua Official Site

Rangel Ravelo (Memphis-Lara) talks about playing in Venezuela and his baseball career: El Emergente

Friday's Games:
Herrera (2-0) visits Estrellas (2-1) @ 3:00 PM ET
Lara (2-0) visits Jalisco (1-2) @ 8:00 PM ET

Cardinals Winter League Notebook 2-7-19: Pedro Rodriguez Strikes Out One Over One Hitless/Scoreless Inning For The Save; Allen Cordoba Singles Twice & Drives In One Run; Ivan Maldonado Strikes Out One & Allows One Run Over Six & A Third Innings

El Cerrador del Año en la LVBP, Pedro Rodríguez, fue llamado por Lara para ser el candado en los triunfos pequeños #SeriedelCaribe pic.twitter.com/0DCEzE10CX

— German A. Cartaya (@germancartaya) February 6, 2019

Caribbean Series:

Freddy Alvarez (Villa Clara-Las Tunas) started and pitched six innings.  He allowed three hits, one unearned run, one walk, and struck three out for the losing decision (0-1).  (p-s:71-54)(g/f:7-5)

Rangel Ravelo (Memphis-Lara) started at first base and batted third.  1-for-3 with one run and grounded into one double play.
Pedro Rodriguez (former MiLB signing-Lara) entered in the ninth and pitched one inning.  He allowed no hits or runs for the save (1).  (p-s:12-8)(g/f:2-0)

Lara beat Las Tunas 1-0
LVBP Official Site Post Game

¡¡¡UNA MÁS PARA LOS NUESTROS!!! ¡VAMOS PANAMÁ! 🇵🇦🇵🇦🇵🇦 Bateó Allen Córdoba y anotó Calderón la octava carrera de los @torosdeherrera ante los Cangrejeros de @SanturceLBPRC. ⚾🔥🔥 Panamá 8-6 Puerto Rico en el noveno episodio. ¡Sintonízalo por RPC! #SerieDelCaribe2019 #BeisRPC pic.twitter.com/XNVigHA6js

— Deportes RPC (@deportes_rpc) February 7, 2019

Allen Cordoba (former Johnson City-Herrera) started in left field and moved to second base, batting third.  2-for-5 with one two-out RBI, one run, and grounded into one double play.

Yariel Gonzalez (Peoria-Santurce) started at first base and batted seventh.  0-for-3 with one walk, one strikeout, and assisted in two double plays.
Ivan Maldonado (former MiLB tryout-Santurce) started and pitched 6.1 innings.  He allowed five hits, one earned run, one walk, and struck one out.  (p-s:70-46)(g/f:8-3)
Tyler Herron (former Springfield-Santurce) entered in the seventh and pitched 1.1 innings.  He allowed three hits, three earned runs, and struck one out for the hold (1).  (p-s:24-16)(g/f:2-1)(ir-s:1-0)

Herrera beat Santurce 8-7
TV Max Deportes Post Game

Notes:
Nestor Molina (former MiLB signing-Lara) has been announced as the starter for Lara in the final game: El Emergente

Raul Valdes (former St. Louis-Estrellas) is scheduled to start Thursday: Estrellas Official Site

Cuban players wait to sign with MLB teams: El Nuevo Herald

Las Tunas will change up their batting order and add Frederich Cepeda (Sancti Spiritus-Las Tunas): Pelota Cubana Blog

Thursday's Games:
Jalisco (0-2) visits Las Tunas (1-1) @ 3:00 PM ET
Santurce (0-2) visits Estrellas (1-1) @ 8:00 PM ET

Cardinals Winter League Notebook 2-6-19: Harold Arauz Strikes Out Four Over Five Scoreless Innings; Angel Ovalles Named Cibaenas' New GM; Allen Cordoba Reaches Base On Hit By Pitch

Harold Arauz - Panama (Toros de Herrera)

Caribbean Series:

Yuniesky Larduet (Las Tunas) started in centerfield and batted leadoff.  1-for-4 with one double, one run, and one strikeout.
Alfredo Despaigne (Granma-Las Tunas) started in left field and batted fourth.  3-for-4 with three two-out RBIs.
Jorge Aloma (Industriales-Las Tunas) started at second base and batted ninth.  2-for-4 with one double, one strikeout, and assisted in one double play.
Lazaro Blanco (Granma-Las Tunas) started and pitched seven innings.  He allowed three hits, no runs, one walk, and struck three out for the winning decision (1-0).  (p-s:93-61)(g/f:10-6)

Las Tunas beat Jalisco 3-1
Baseball de Cuba Post Game

Allen Cordoba (former Johnson City-Herrera) started in left field and batted third.  0-for-4 with one hit by pitch and two strikeouts.
Harold Arauz (MiLB signing-Herrera) started and pitched five innings.  He allowed three hits, no runs, two walks, and struck four out.  (p-s:77-46)(g/f:8-0)

Herrera beat Estrellas 4-2
Panama American Post Game

Notes:
Angel Ovalles (St. Louis Latin scout) was named General Manager for Cibaenas: Cibaenas Official Site

Ivan Maldonado (former MiLB tryout-Santurce) says he is ready to face Herrera: LBPRC Official Site

Wednesday's Games:
Las Tunas (1-0) visits Lara (1-0) @ 3:00 PM ET
Herrera (1-0) visits Santurce (0-1) @ 8:00 PM ET


California Winter League (February 7, 2019):

Notes:
Scouts were in attendance for the CWL's MLB workout day: CWL Official Site

Cardinals Winter League Notebook 2-4-19: Robelys Reyes Helps Dominican Republic Win Gold In Pan American Games Qualifier; Nestor Molina Starts In Opening Game For LVBP; Allen Cordoba Returns To Play For Panama

Pan American Qualifier:

Dominican Republic beat Colombia 17-4 for the gold medal
Nicaragua beat Canada 14-12 for the bronze medal


Caribbean Series:

Notes:
Nestor Molina (former MiLB signing-Lara) will get the first start for Lara: Lider

Hassan Pena (Quintana Roo free agent) has requested his suspension be lifted in order to return.  He was suspended for a year after failing drug test in which he tested positive for marijuana: El Emergente

Rangel Ravelo (Memphis-Lara) wore his new shirt he showed off on his instagram: El Emergente

Allen Cordoba (former Johnson City-Panama Oeste) will play for Herrera in the Caribbean Series: El Nuevo Dia

The last time Panama hosted the Caribbean Series was in 1960: TV Max Deportes

Until political issues are settled, Cuba will not host the Caribbean Series: Diario de Cuba

Tuesday's Games:
Estrellas (0-0) visits Santurce (0-0) @ 3:00 PM ET
Jalisco (0-0) visits Lara (0-0) @ 8:00 PM ET

Cardinals Winter League Notebook 1-24-19: Rangel Ravelo Singles Twice, Doubles, & Drives In One Run; Vicente Campos & Tyler Herron Each Pitched One Hitless/Scoreless Inning; Jonathan Rodriguez Singles & Doubles

¡La contundencia de Rangel Ravelo suma una carrera más para #Cardenales!#Leones🦁 2-5 #Cardenales 🐦
Alta del 6to inning#BéisbolEnDIRECTV⚾️ pic.twitter.com/XJAR7J07jW

— DIRECTV Sports VE (@DIRECTVSportsVE) January 24, 2019

Mexican Pacific League Championship:

Notes:
Javier Colina (former Memphis-Jalisco third base coach) talks about his second season as third base coach: Jalisco Official Twitter

Thursday's Game:
Jalisco (1-1) visits Obregon (1-1) @ 8:10 PM CT


Venezuelan League Championship:

Wilfredo Tovar (former Memphis-Caracas) started at shortstop and batted eighth.  0-for-3 and assisted in four double plays.

Ildemaro Vargas (former Springfield-Lara) started at second base and batted leadoff.  2-for-5 with two strikeouts.
Rangel Ravelo (Memphis-Lara) started at first base and batted fourth.  3-for-5 with one double, one RBI, two runs, and grounded into one double play.
Nestor Molina (former MiLB signing-Lara) started and pitched six innings.  He allowed four hits, two earned runs, one walk, and struck three out for the winning decision (1-0).  (p-s:78-51)(g/f:9-4)
Vicente Campos (former MiLB signing-Lara) entered in the seventh and pitched one inning.  He allowed no hits or runs.  (p-s:9-6)(g/f:1-1)

Lara beat Caracas 8-2
LVBP Official Site Post Game

No Game Scheduled For Thursday


Dominican League Championship:

Alberto Rosario (former St. Louis-Estrellas) entered late in the game at catcher.

Estrellas beat Azucareros 4-0
LIDOM Official Site Post Game
Estrellas won the series 5-1


Australian Baseball League Semifinals:

Friday's Games:
Canberra (0-0) visits Brisbane (0-0) @ 6:00 PM AEST
Sydney (0-0) visits Perth (0-0) @ 7:00 PM AWST


Puerto Rican League Championship:

Yariel Gonzalez (Peoria-Mayaguez) started as designated hitter and batted fifth.  0-for-4 at the plate.
Tyler Herron (former Springfield-Mayaguez) entered in the sixth and pitched one inning.  He allowed no hits or runs.  (g/f:0-1)

Jonathan Rodriguez (former Memphis-Santurce) entered late in the game as designated hitter and batted seventh.  2-for-2 with one double and two runs.

Santurce beat Mayaguez 7-1
LBPRC Official Site Post Game

Thursday's Game:
Santurce (2-0) visits Mayaguez (0-2) @ 7:10 PM AST


Caribbean Series:

Alfredo Despaigne (Granma-Softbank), Livan Moinelo (Pinar del Rio-Softbank), and Yurisbel Gracial (Matanzas-Softbank) are included on the Las Tunas roster: Diario de Cuba

Cuba has put in a request to be a regular member of the Confederation: Diario de Cuba

Cardinals Winter League Notebook 1-18-19: Evan MacLane Strikes Out Three Over Four Scoreless Innings For The Save; Vicente Campos Strikes Out Two Of Three Batters Faced; Pedro Rodriguez Pitched On Hitless/Scoreless Inning For The Save

Evan MacLane - Estrellas Orientales

Cuban National Series Championship:

Las Tunas beat Villa Clara 8-4 to win championship and advance to Caribbean Series: Diario de Cuba


Mexican Pacific League Semifinals:

Friday's Game:
Obregon (2-3) visits Mochis (3-2) @ 7:30 PM MT


Venezuelan League Semifinals:

Ildemaro Vargas (former Sprignfield-Lara) started at second base and batted leadoff.  0-for-3 with one walk and assisted in one double play.
Rangel Ravelo (Memphis-Lara) started at first base and batted fourth.  0-for-4 with one strikeout and assisted in one double play.
Vicente Campos (former MiLB signing-Lara) entered in the seventh and pitched one inning.  He allowed no hits or runs, and struck two out.  (p-s:12-9)(g/f:1-0)

Rayder Ascanio (Peoria-Magallanes) entered late in the game at shortstop and batted sixth.  0-for-1 at the plate.
Ronny Cedeno (former St. Louis signing-Magallanes) started at second base and batted seventh.  0-for-3 with two strikeouts.
Pedro Rodriguez (former MiLB signing-Magallanes) entered in the ninth and pitched one inning.  He allowed no hits or runs for the save (2).  (p-s:12-7)(g/f:2-1)

Magallanes beat Lara 3-0
LVBP Official Site Post Game

Wilfredo Tovar (former Memphis-Caracas) started at shortstop and batted ninth.  0-for-4 with one strikeout.
Miguel Socolovich (former St. Louis-Caracas) entered in the ninth and pitched one inning.  He allowed two hits and one earned run.  (p-s:16-12)(g/f:1-2)

Rafael Ortega (former Memphis-Caribes) started in centerfield and batted leadoff.  0-for-4 at the plate.

Caracas beat Caribes 4-1
LVBP Official Site Post Game

No Games Scheduled For Friday


Dominican League Championship:

Audry Perez (former St. Louis-Estrellas) entered late in the game at catcher and batted sixth.  1-for-2 with one run.
Evan MacLane (former St. Louis-Estrellas) started and pitched four innings.  He allowed two hits, no runs, and struck three out for the save (1).  (g/f:5-4)

Estrellas beat Azucareros 13-1
LIDOM Official Site Post Game

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


Colombian League Championship:

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


Australian Baseball League:

Pete Kozma (former St. Louis-Perth) started at second base and batted third.  1-for-4 with one run, one walk, and assisted in one double play.

Canberra beat Perth 5-2
ABL Official Site Post Game

Kurt Heyer (former Memphis-Adelaide) started and pitched 3.2 innings.  He allowed ten hits, eight runs (seven earned), one home run, threw one wild pitch, and struck two out for the losing decision (4-5).  (p-s:81-58)(g/f:7-3)

Sydney beat Perth 12-2
ABL Official Site Post Game

Saturday's Games:
Sydney (24-14) visits Adelaide (18-20) for a doubleheader beginning @ 4:00 PM ACT
Melbourne (22-16) visits Auckland (13-25) for a doubleheader beginning @ 2:00 PM CT
Brisbane (23-15) visits Geelong-Korea (7-31) @ 7:00 PM AET
Perth (22-15) visits Canberra (22-15) for a doubleheader beginning @ 7:00 PM AET


Puerto Rican League Round Robin:

Anthony Garcia (former Memphis-Carolina) started in left field and batted fifth.  0-for-4 at the plate.

Jonathan Rodriguez (former Memphis-Santurce) started in left field and batted sixth.  1-for-3 with one ground into double play.

Santurce beat Carolina 3-2
LBPRC Official Site Post Game

Friday's Game:
Carolina (3-7) visits Mayaguez (7-3) @ 7:10 PM AST