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

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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 1-21-2020: Evan MacLane Strikes Out Four Over Five Scoreless Innings For The Win; Cesar Valera Singles, Walks, & Drives In Two Runs; Ramon Urias Triples & Knocks In One Run

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— Tigres del Licey (@TigresdelLicey) January 21, 2020

Mexican Pacific League Semifinals:

Ramon Urias (Memphis-Mochis) started at shortstop and batted third.  1-for-4 with one triple, one RBI, one run, three strikeouts, and assisted in one double play.

Efren Navarro (former Memphis-Culiacan) started in left field and batted fifth.  1-for-4 with two strikeouts.

Culiacan beat Mochis 3-2
LMP Official Site Post Game
Culiacan won the series four games to three and advance to the championship

No Games Scheduled For Tuesday


Dominican League Championship:

Donovan Solano (former Memphis-Licey) started at third base and batted seventh.  2-for-4 with one double, one RBI, one run, and assisted in one double play.
Evan MacLane (former St. Louis-Licey) started and pitched five innings.  He allowed four hits, no runs, two walks, and struck four out for the winning decision (1-0).  (g/f:4-1)

Licey beat Azucareros 17-2
LIDOM Official Site Post Game

Notes:
Luis Urueta (former Palm Beach-Licey MGR) hopes the team puts behind them the loss from Monday: El Caribe

Luis Urueta (former Palm Beach-Licey MGR) talks about Colombian baseball: El Heraldo

Tuesday's Game:
Azucareros (0-1) visits Licey (1-0) @ 5:00 PM AST


Venezuelan League Championship:

Cesar Valera (former Palm Beach-Caribes) started in left field and moved to second base, batting fifth.  1-for-3 with two RBIs, one walk, one caught stealing, and assisted in two double plays.
Gabriel Lino (former Memphis-Caribes) started at catcher and batted ninth.  2-for-3 with one double, one RBI, two runs, and one walk.
Liarvis Breto (MiLB signing-Caribes) entered in the eighth and pitched one inning.  He allowed no hits or runs, and struck one out.  (p-s:12-8)(g/f:1-0)

Ildemaro Vargas (former Springfield-Lara) started at second base and batted leadoff.  0-for-3 with one hit by pitch.

Caribes beat Lara 5-1
LVBP Official Site Post Game

No Games Scheduled For Tuesday


Puerto Rican League Championship:

Yariel Gonzalez (Springfield-Mayaguez) started in right field and moved to second base, batting ninth.  0-for-4 at the plate.

Santurce beat Mayaguez 4-3
LBPRC Official Site Post Game

Santurce won the championshiip four games to one

Cardinals Winter League Notebook 12-26-19: Niko Vasquez Singles & Hits A Solo Home Run In Doubleheader; Alex Mejia Singles Twice In Doubleheader; Irving Wilson Singles

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Mexican Pacific League:

Alex Mejia (former St. Louis-Monterrey) started at shortstop and batted fifth.  1-for-3 with one strikeout, grounded into one double play, and two throwing errors.
Niko Vasquez (former Springfield-Monterrey) entered late in the game as a pinch hitter and batted eighth.  0-for-1 at the plate.

Mexicali beat Monterrey 2-0 in game one of doubleheader

Alex Mejia (former St. Louis-Monterrey) started at shortstop and batted sixth.  1-for-3 with one run.
Niko Vasquez (former Springfield-Monterrey) started at second base and batted seventh.  2-for-3 with one home run, one RBI, one run, and one strikeout.

Mexicali beat Monterrey 6-4 in game two of doubleheader
LMP Official Site Post Game

Efren Navarro (former Memphis-Culiacan) started as designated hitter and batted fifth.  0-for-3 with one walk and one strikeout.
Alexis Wilson (Peoria-Culiacan) started at catcher and batted eighth.  1-for-3 with one strikeout, assisted in one double play, and threw out three of five base runners.

Obregon beat Culiacan 5-1
LMP Official Site Post Game

Irving Lopez (Springfield-Hermosillo) started at shortstop and batted ninth.  0-for-3 with two strikeouts and assisted in three double plays.

Ramon Urias (Memphis-Mochis) started at shortstop and batted fourth.  0-for-4 with two strikeouts and assisted in one double play.
Carlos Soto (Peoria-Mochis) started at catcher and batted ninth.  0-for-3 with two strikeouts.

Hermosillo beat Mochis 4-0
LMP Official Site Post Game

Thursday's Games:
Guasave (24-37) visits Jalisco (37-25) @ 7:15 PM CT
Mexicali (31-31) visits Monterrey (24-38) @ 7:30 PM CT
Culiacan (33-28) visits Obregon (42-19) @ 8:10 PM CT
Hermosillo (35-25) visits Mochis (30-32) @ 7:30 PM MT
Mazatlan (29-33) visits Navojoa (22-39) @ 7:30 PM MT


Dominican League Round Robin:

Notes:
Lino Rivera (former Arkansas-Azucareros MGR) will return to the field to lead practices after his father passed away: Azucareros Official Site


Puerto Rican League:

Thursday's Games:
Manati (10-16) visits Carolina (16-11) @ 9:15 PM AST
Mayaguez (13-16) visits Caguas (10-16) @ 9:15 PM AST


Nicaragan League Round Robin:

Thursday's Game:
Leon (1-0) visits Rivas (0-1) @ 6:00 PM


Panama League:

Thursday's Games:
Chiriqui: Astronauts (11-8) visits Federals (13-6) @ 3:00 PM
Metro (7-12) visits Herrera (7-12) @ 7:00 PM


Australian Baseball League:

Saturday's Games:
Canberra (9-12) visits Geelong-Korea (8-13)
Melbourne (11-9) visits Brisbane (8-12)
Perth (12-8) visits Sydney (9-11)
Auckland (11-9) visits Adelaide (13-7)

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

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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 2-5-19: Nestor Molina Strikes Out Four & Allows One Run Over Five Innings For The Win; Pedro Rodriguez Pitched One Hitless/Scoreless Inning; Audry Perez & Rangel Ravelo Each Single

@NestorMolina_P con bandera de Venezuela luego del partido 🇻🇪@CardenalesDice #SerieCaribeESPN pic.twitter.com/Z0y3eIxeXE

— Enrique Rojas/ESPN (@Enrique_Rojas1) February 5, 2019

Caribbean Series:

Audry Perez (former St. Louis-Estrellas) started at catcher and batted eighth.  1-for-4 with one strikeout.

Estrellas beat Santurce 3-1
LIDOM Official Site Post Game

Rangel Ravelo (Memphis-Lara) started at first base and batted third.  1-for-4 with one run.
Nestor Molina (former MiLB signing-Lara) started and pitched five innings.  He allowed four hits, one unearned run, and struck four out for the winning decision (1-0).  (p-s:70-46)(g/f:5-2)
Vicente Campos (former MiLB signing-Lara) entered in the eighth and pitched to three batters.  He allowed one hit, no runs, and struck one out.  (p-s:11-8)(g/f:0-1)
Pedro Rodriguez (former MiLB singing-Lara) entered in the ninth and pitched one inning.  He allowed no hits or runs.  (p-s:10-7)(g/f:2-1)

Lara beat Jalisco 5-1
LVBP Official Site Post Game

Notes:
Chants against Nicolas Maduro were heard in the crowd during the Lara-Jalisco game: TV Max Deportes

Ildemaro Vargas (former Springfield-Lara), Rangel Ravelo (Memphis-Lara), and others talk about the days leading up to the protests in Venezuela: ESPN

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

Cardinals Winter League Notebook 1-2-19: Pedro Rodriguez Named LVBP Closer Of The Year; Maikel Cleto Strikes Out Two Over One Hitless/Scoreless Inning For The Win; Juan Gonzalez Named Manager For Cidra In Puerto Rican Double-A League

Pedro Rodriguez - Navegantes del Magallanes

Mexican Pacific League Playoffs:

Hector Villalobos (State College-Mochis) entered in the eighth and pitched one inning.  He allowed no hits or runs.  (p-s:8-5)(g/f:0-3)

Irving Lopez (Palm Beach-Hermosillo) entered late in the game at second base.
Jaime Garcia (former St. Louis-Hermosillo) started and pitched two innings.  He allowed four hits, five runs (two earned), two walks, hit one batter, and committed one throwing error for the losing decision (0-1).  (p-s:49-27)(g/f:2-4)

Mochis beat Hermosillo 12-1
LMP Official Site Post Game

Yefri Perez (former MiLB signing-Obregon) started at second base and batted second.  0-for-3 with one walk.
Maikel Cleto (former St. Louis-Obregon) entered in the ninth and pitched one inning.  He allowed no hits or runs, and struck two out for the winning decision (1-0).  (p-s:11-9)(g/f:1-0)

Obregon beat Mazatlan 3-2
LMP Official Site Post Game

Wednesday's Games:
Mazatlan (0-1) visits Obregon (1-0) @ 8:10 PM CT
Mochis (1-0) visits Hermosillo (0-1) @ 7:30 PM MT
Jalisco (0-1) visits Culiacan (1-0) @ 7:35 PM MT


Venezuelan League:

Notes:
Pedro Rodriguez (former MiLB signing-Magallanes) was named Closer of the Year: El Emergente


Dominican League Round Robin:

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


Colombian League Round Robin:

Wednesday's Game:
Cartagena (0-0) visits Sincelejo (0-0) @ 7:00 PM


Australian Baseball League:

Thursday's Games:
Geelong-Korea (5-23) visits Adelaide (14-14) @ 6:00 PM ACT
Auckland (9-19) visits Brisbane (16-12) @ 6:00 PM AEST
Sydney (20-8) visits Canberra (15-13) @ 7:00 PM AET


Puerto Rican League Round Robin:

Notes:
Juan Gonzalez (former MiLB signing) was named Cidra manager for the 2019 Double-A League season: El Nuevo Dia

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


Nicaraguan League Playoffs:

Wednesday's Games:
Boer (0-0) visits Chinandega (0-0) @ 6:30 PM


Panama League Championship:

Wednesday's Game:
Herrera (2-0) visits Metropolitanas (0-2) @ 7:00 PM

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

Anthony Garcia - Criollos de Caguas - 2018 Caribbean Series MVP

Caribbean Series:

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Ruben Gotay - Criollos de Caguas


Caribbean Series Championship:

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

#SCxTVCD

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

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— TVC Deportes (@TVCDeportes) February 6, 2018

Anthony Garcia - Criollos de Caguas


Caribbean Series:

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Anthony Garcia - Criollos de Caguas


Caribbean Series:

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Cardinals Winter League Notebook 2-5-18: Nestor Molina Strikes Out Four & Allows Two Runs Over Five & A Third Innings For The Win; Ivan Maldonado Picks One Runner Off Over Three Scoreless Innings; Rafael Ortega Hits A Solo Home Run

Nestor Molina - Caribes de Anzoategui

Caribbean Series:

Anthony Garcia (former Memphis-Caguas) started in right field and batted third.  1-for-5 at the plate.
Ivan Maldonado (former MiLB tryout-Caguas) entered in the second and pitched three innings.  He allowed four hits, no runs, one walk, assisted in one double play, and picked one runner off.  (p-s:33-17)(g/f:3-3)(ir-s:3-2)
Tyler Herron (former Springfield-Caguas) entered in the seventh and pitched 1.2 innings.  He allowed two hits, one earned run, one walk, and struck three out.  (p-s:30-21)(g/f:1-1)

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

Rafael Ortega (former Memphis-Caribes) started in centerfield and batted leadoff.  1-for-5 with one home run, one RBI, and one run.
Nestor Molina (MiLB signing-Caribes) started and pitched 5.1 innings.  He allowed five hits, two earned runs, one walk, and struck four out for the winning decision (1-0).  (p-s:75-50)(g/f:9-1)

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

Notes:
Cuba would like to host the Caribbean Series after 2020: LMP Official Site

Mazatlan will host the Caribbean Series in 2021: LVBP Official Site

Monday's Games:
Caguas (1-1) visits Caribes (2-1) 3:00 PM ET
Granma (2-0) visits Cibaenas (1-1) @ 9:00 PM ET

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

Edgard Montiel (second from right) - Tigres de Chinandega

Mexican Pacific League Championship:

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


Venezuelan League Championship:

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


Dominican League Round Robin:

Friday's Games Were Postponed

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


Nicaraguan League Championship:

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

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


Colombian League Championship:

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

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


Puerto Rican League:

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

Caguas beat Santurce 4-2
LBPRC Official Site Post Game

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

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

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

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

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Nick Additon - Leones del Escogido

Mexican Pacific League:

Niko Vasquez (former Springfield-Mazatlan) started at shortstop and batted sixth.  0-for-3 with one walk, one stolen base, and one strikeout.

Mazatlan beat Culiacan 2-0
LMP Official Site Post Game

Randy Arozarena (Springfield-Navojoa) started in left field and batted leadoff.  2-for-5 with one double, two two-out RBIs, one run, and one strikeout.

Jalisco beat Navojoa 7-6
LMP Official Site Post Game

Tuesday's Games:
Hermosillo (32-32) visits Mochis (20-45) @ 7:30 PM MT


Venezuelan League:

Notes:
Rangel Ravelo (Memphis-Lara) may return to action on Tuesday after taking the Christmas break to recover from a right hamstring injury: LVBP Official Site

Tuesday's Games:
Caracas (33-27) visits La Guaira (23-36) @ 7:00 PM VET


Dominican League Round Robin:

Notes:
Nick Additon (former Memphis) signed with a team in Asia and was pulled from continuing with Escogido: Escogido Official Site

Tuesday's Games:
Cibaenas (0-0) visits Escogido (0-0) @ 7:30 PM AST
Licey (0-0) visits Cibao (0-0) @ 7:30 PM AST


Nicaraguan League:

Tuesday's Games:
Rivas (19-17) visits Leon (18-18)
Chinandega (17-17) visits Boer (16-18)


Colombian League:

Tuesday's Games:
Sincelejo (19-17) visits Cartagena (11-26) @ 7:00 PM
Monteria (22-15) visits Barranquilla (21-15) @ 7:00 PM


Panama League:

Tuesday's Game:
Metro (7-13) visits Cocle (12-8) @ 7:30 PM



Puerto Rican League (January 5, 2018):

Notes:
2017-18 scheduled was released: LBPRC Official Site

Ivan Maldonado (former MiLB tryout-Caguas) is expected in camp as it opens on Tuesday: El Vocero

Cardinals Winter League Notebook 2-7-17: Ronny Cedeno Singles, Doubles, & Drives In Two Runs; Ruben Gotay Walks; Alberto Rosario Added To D.R.'s WBC Preliminary Roster

Ronny Cedeno - Aguilas del Zulia

Caribbean Series:

Ruben Gotay (former Memphis-Caguas) started at first base and batted fifth.  0-for-4 with one run, one walk, and one strikeout.

Ronny Cedeno (former MLB signing-Zulia) started at third base and batted second.  2-for-6 with one double, two RBIs, one run, and three strikeouts.

Caguas beat Zulia 9-6
LMP Official Site Post Game

Alexander Ayala (Camaguey-Granma) started at shortstop and batted third.  1-for-4 with one double, two strikeouts, and assisted in one double play.
Lazaro Blanco (Granma) started and pitched seven innings.  He allowed four hits, one earned run, three walks (one intentional), and struck five out for the losing decision (1-1).  (p-s:103-60)(g/f:6-3)
Livan Moinelo (Pinar del Rio-Granma) entered in the eighth and pitched one inning.  He allowed one hit, no runs, and struck one out.  (p-s:15-9)(g/f:1-1)

Mexicali beat Granma 1-0
LMP Official Site Post Game

Tuesday's Game:
Caguas (2-3) visits Mexicali (4-1) @ 9:00 PM ET


World Baseball Classic (March 6, 2017):

Notes:
Alberto Rosario (St. Louis-Estrellas) was added to the Dominican Republic's preliminary roster: Listin Diario

Cardinals Winter League Notebook 2-5-17: Ronny Cedeno Collects Three Singles & One RBI; Ruben Gotay Walks Twice; Australian Baseball League Championship Set

Ronny Cedeno - Aguilas del Zulia

Australian Baseball League Playoffs:

Brisbane won the series over Adelaide two games to one and will face Melbourne for the championship beginning on Friday.


Caribbean Series:

Donovan Solano (former Memphis-Licey) started at third base and batted sixth.  0-for-4 with one strikeout and one fielding error.

Ruben Gotay (former Memphis-Caguas) started at first base and batted fifth.  0-for-3 with one run and two walks.

Caguas beat Licey 10-2
Culiacan Official Site Post Game

Roel Santos (Granma) started in centerfield and batted leadoff.  2-for-3 at the plate.
Alexander Ayala (Camaguey-Granma) started at shortstop and batted third.  1-for-4 with one double, one strikeout, grounded into one double play, one throwing error, and assisted in one double play.
William Saavedra (Pinar del Rio-Granma) started at first base and batted fifth.  2-for-4 with one run, one strikeout, one fielding error, and assisted in one double play.
Carlos Benitez (Granma) started at second base and batted seventh.  2-for-3 with one home run, three RBIs, one run, one strikeout, and assisted in one double play.
Jose Angel Garcia (Artemisa-Granma) entered in the eighth and pitched one inning.  He allowed no hits or runs, one walk, and struck one out.  (p-s:14-8)(g/f:1-1)

Ronny Cedeno (former MLB signing-Zulia) started at third base and batted second.  3-for-5 with one RBI, one run, and assisted in one double play.

Zulia beat Granma 8-3
Culiacan Official Site Post Game

Notes:
Yoelkis (Granma) and Yoenis Cespedes (New York-N) are similar, but not the same: ESPN Deportes

NPB (Japan) and LBPRC (Puerto Rico) are working to build a stronger relationship: El Nuevo Dia

Sunday's Games:
Licey (0-3) visits Zulia (2-1) @ 3:00 PM ET
Mexicali (3-0) visits Granma (2-1) @ 7:00 PM ET

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Omar Javier (Left) - Brujos de San Andres Tuxtlas

Venezuelan League:

Saturday's Games:
Aragua (10-17) visits Magallanes (19-11) @ 5:00 PM VET
Lara (13-14) visits La Guaira (13-15) @ 6:00 PM VET


Mexican Pacific League:

Saturday's Games:
Mazatlan (15-14) visits Mochis (14-15) @ 6:00 PM  MT
Culiacan (14-15) visits Hermosillo (14-14) @ 7:00 PM MST


Australian Baseball League:

Saturday's Games:
Melbourne (13-23) visits Perth (16-20) for a doubleheader beginning @ 2:05 PM AWST
Canberra (22-15) visits Adelaide (18-18) @ 7:00 PM ACT
Sydney (19-17) visits Brisbane (21-16) @ 6:30 PM AEST


Nicaraguan League:

Saturday's Games:
Boer (16-20) visits Chinandega (20-16) @ 2:00 PM
Granada (19-17) visits Rivas (17-19) @ 4:00 PM


Puerto Rican League:

Saturday's Games:
Caguas (19-19) visits Santurce (18-20) @ 7:15 PM AST
Mayaguez (25-13) visits Carolina (14-24) @ 7:15 PM AST


Colombian League:

Saturday's Games:
Barranquilla (20-11) visits Cartagena (13-18) @ 4:00 PM
Monteria (15-17) visits Sincelejo (15-17) @ 5:00 PM


Veracruz League:

Hugo Castellanos (former Memphis-Acayucan) entered in the eighth and pitched a third of an inning.  He allowed no hit or runs.

Acayucan beat Paso de Ovejas 11-0
LIV Official Site Post Game

Francisco Rivera (former Palm Beach-San Andres) started in right field and batted third.  1-for-3 with one RBI.
Omar Javier (former Johnson City-San Andres) entered in the ninth and pitched one inning.  He allowed one hit, no runs, and struck two out for the save.  (g/f:0-1)

San Andres beat Palenque 3-2
LIV Official Site Post Game

Saturday's Games:
Xalapa (10-10-1) visits Chiapas (8-13) for s doubleheader beginning @ 1:00 PM
Acayucan (12-7) visits Paso de Ovejas (13-8-1) @ 1:15 PM
Palenque (6-12) visits San Andres (11-10) @ 4:00 PM


Panama League:

Saturday's Games:
Metropolitanas (7-4) visits Panama (7-4) @ 6:00 PM
Cocle (7-5) visits Veraguas (0-11) @ 6:00 PM

Cardinals Winter League Notebook 10-7-13: Upcoming Fall/Winter Ball Season Primer

Arizona Fall League (October 8, 2013)

St. Louis Cardinals' assigned to Salt River Rafters: Mike Shildt as manager (Springfield MGR), Anthony Ferrara (Springfield), Sam Gaviglio (Palm Beach), Dean Kiekhefer (Springfield), Lee Stoppelman (Memphis), Jacob Wilson (Palm Beach), Stephen Piscotty (Springfield), and James Ramsey (Memphis).

Mike Maroth (former St. Louis) is the pitching coach for Mesa Solar Sox.

Rich Gedman (former St. Louis) is the hitting coach for Surprise Saguaros.

AFL's inaugural Bowman Hitting Challenge will take place Saturday, October 12th @ 6:35 PM MT - MLB Official Site

Tuesday's Games:
Mesa (0-0) visits Glendale (0-0) @ 12:35 PM MST
Peoria (0-0) visits Surprise (0-0) @ 12:35 PM MST
Scottsdale (0-0) visits Salt River (0-0) @ 6:35 PM MST


Mexican Pacific League (October 11, 2013)

Currently In Camp Or Expected In Camp:
Mark Hamilton (former St. Louis) - Guasave
Dennys Reyes (former St. Louis) - Hermosillo


Venezuelan League (October 10, 2013)

Currently In Camp Or Expected In Camp:
Javier Brito (former Memphis) - Margarita
Alex Castellanos (former Springfield) - La Guaira (second half of season)
Richard Castillo (Memphis free agent) - Lara
Will Changarotty (DSL) - Zulia
Silfredo Garcia (Peoria) - Margarita
Anderson Gerdel (Johnson City) - La Guaira (assigned to Parallel League)
Jose Gomez (GCL) - Zulia
Deryk Hooker (Memphis) - Lara (second half of season)
Chad Huffman (Memphis free agent) - Caracas
Jose Martinez (former Springfield) - Aragua
Scott McGregor (Memphis) - Lara (first half of season)
Nick McCully (former Quad Cities) - La Guaira (first half of season)
Orber Moreno (former Memphis) - Caracas (assigned to Parallel League)
David Peralta (former Johnson City) - Margarita
Renyal Pinto (former Memphis) - La Guaira
Jose Rada (former Springfield) - Aragua
Pedro Rodriguez (former MiLB signing) - Caribes
Jorge Rondon (Memphis) - Aragua
Romulo Ruiz (former Quad Cities) - Margarita
Eduardo Sanchez (former St. Louis) - Aragua
Joe Thurston (former St. Louis) - Lara
Jess Todd (former St. Louis) - Caracas
Breyvic Valera (Peoria) - Margarita
Cesar Valera (State College) - Caribes
Ildemaro Vargas (Peoria) - Caribes
Gerwuins Velezco (Peoria) - Caracas
Kender Villegas (GCL) - La Guaira
Dail Villanueva (former Peoria) - La Guaira

Released:
Jose Garcia (former Memphis) - Zulia
Yoffi Martinez (former MiLB signing) - Margarita
Jean Mijares (former Rule 5 Draft selection) - Caribes
Fermin Montanez (former Johnson City) - La Guaira
Orber Morneo (former Memphis) - Caracas
Sergio Nievez (former VSL) - Aragua
Ramon Ulacio (former GCL) - Aragua
Wilfred Vivas (former GCL) - Aragua


Dominican League (October 18, 2013)

Currently In Camp Or Expected In Camp:
Nick Additon (Memphis free agent) - Escogido
Jose Almarante (Memphis) - Aguilas
Miguel Batista (former St. Louis) - Aguilas
Juan Castillo (former Palm Beach) - Escogido
Octavio Dotel (former St. Louis) - Escogido (rehab)
Rafael Furcal (St. Louis free agent) - Aguilas (rehab)
Ronny Gil (Palm Beach) - Cibao
Omar Javier (former Johnson City) - Estrellas)
D'Angelo Jimenez (former Memphis) - Licey (traded from Azucareros)
Julio Lugo (former St. Louis) - Escogido
Hector Luna (former St. Louis) - Aguilas (rehabbing from injury in Japan League)
Chris Narveson (former St. Louis) - Licey (rehab)
Pablo Ozuna (former Peoria) - Azucareros (released by Licey)
Willy Paulino (State College) - Licey
Luis Perdomo (former Springfield) - Aguilas
Audry Perez (St. Louis) - Aguilas
Oneli Perez (former Memphis) - Escogido (released by Licey)
Timo Perez (former St. Louis) - Licey
Starlin Rodriguez (Springfield) - Escogido
Francisco Samuel (former Memphis) - Estrellas
Fernando Tatis (former St. Louis) - Escogido
Eugenio Velez (former Memphis) - Azucareros


Veracruz League - Mexico (October 18, 2013)

Curently In Camp:
Ryan Mulhern (former 2002 draft selection) - San Andres
Francisco Rivera (former Springfield) - San Andres


Puerto Rican League (TBA

Currently In Camp Or Expected In Camp:
Ricardo Bautista (GCL) - Ponce
Jaun Caballero (GCL) - Carolina
Robinson Cancel (former Memphis) - Ponce
Shaun Garceau (former Springfield) - Caguas
Anthony Garcia (Palm Beach) - Carolina
Ruben Gotay (Springfield free agent) - Manati
Hector Hernandez (Palm Beach) - Mayaguez
Tyler Herron (former Springfield) - Mayaguez (recruitting)
Felipe Lopez (former St. Louis) - Carolina
Javier Machura (former GCL) - Santurce
Ivan Maldonando (former MiLB tryout) - Santurce
Luis Mateo (Springfield) - Caguas
Richard Mendoza (former GCL) - Caguas
Luis Montanez (former Memphis) - Caguas
Miguel Negron (former MiLB signing) - Mayaguez
Pete Parise (former Memphis) - Ponce
Chris Rivera (GCL) - Mayaguez
Jonathan Rodriguez (Palm Beach) - Santurce
J.C. Romero (former St. Louis) - Carolina
Randy Ruiz (former MiLB signing) - Mayaguez
Ian Snell (former MiLB signing) - Ponce
Ramon Vasquez (former Memphis) - Manati
Brian Vigo (Johnson City) - Ponce


Nicaraguan League (October 25, 2013)

Currently In Camp:
Jem Argenal (former GCL) - Chinandega
Amaury Cazana (former Memphis) - Boer
Gustavo Martinez (former GCL) - Rivas (released by Boer)
Edgard Montiel (former DSL) - Chinandega
Curt Smith (former Springfield) - Chinandega


Australian Baseball League (October 31, 2013)

Drafted:
Brett Zawacki (former Springfield) - Melbourne


Colombian League (November 8, 2013)

Puerto Rican League -Thanksgiving Weekend

November 25:

Anthony Garcia (Johnson City-Carolina) entered late in the game as designated hitter and batted third. 1-for-2 with one run and one strikeout.

Caguas beat Carolina 9-7

Miguel Negron (former MiLB signing-Mayaguez) started in left field and batted seventh. 0-for-4 with one strikeout.

Ruben Gotay (former Memphis-Mayaguez) started at second base and moved to first, batting ninth. 0-for-3 and assisted in one double play.

Robinson Cancel (former Memphis-Ponce) started as designated hitter and batted second. 0-for-4 with one strikeout.

John Rodriguez (former St. Louis-Ponce) started in left field and batted fourth. 0-for-4 with two strikeouts.

Mayaguez beat Ponce 4-0

November 26:

Miguel Negron (former MiLB signing-Mayaguez) started in left field and batted seventh. 1-for-3 with one strikeout.

Ruben Gotay (former Memphis-Mayaguez) started at second base and batted ninth. 0-for-1 with one run and two walks.

Hector Hernandez (Quad Cities-Mayaguez) entered in the eighth and pitched to oen batter. he allowed no hits or runs.

Caguas beat Mayaguez 3-2

November 27:

John Rodriguez (former St. Louis-Ponce) started in left field and batted fourth. 2-for-4 with one double, one home run, one RBI, and one run.

Robinson Cancel (former Memphis-Ponce) started as designated hitter and batted fifth. 1-for-4 with one home run, one RBI, one run, one walk, and one strikeout.

Miguel Negron (former MiLB signing-Mayaguez) started in left field and batted fifth. 2-for-4 with one triple, , one RBI, and one run.

Ruben Gotay (former Memphis-Mayaguez) started at third base and batted sixth. 0-for-3 with one walk, two strikeouts, one fielding error, and one unassisted double play.

Ponce beat Mayaguez 6-4