Cardinals Winter League Notebook 1-23-2020: Larry Walker Played In LMP During Hall Of Fame Career; Cesar Valera Singles, Walks, & Drives In Two Runs; Efren Navarro Doubles, Walks, & Hits A Solo Home Run

Un ex Naranjero en el Salón de la Fama del Beisbol en Estados Unidos. 👏🍊 pic.twitter.com/NN3MlrsJei

— Naranjeros (@ClubNaranjeros) January 22, 2020

Cuban League:

Notes:
Lazaro Blanco (Granma) has signed with Saltillo in the LMB: Pelota Cubana Blog

Alfredo Despaigne (Granma) signed with Softbank and Raidel Martinez (Pinar del Rio) with Chunichi: Pelota Cubana Blog


Mexican Pacific League Championship:

Efren Navarro (former Memphis-Culiacan) started in left field and batted sixth.  2-for-3 with one double, one home run, one RBI, two runs, one walk, and one strikeout.

Culiacan beat Mazatlan 6-2
LMP Official Site Post Game

Notes:
Larry Walker (former St. Louis) played for Hermosillo during the 1987-88 season and left early due to leg injury which ended up causing him to miss the entire 1988 year: Hermosillo Official Site

Thursday's Game:
Mazatlan (0-1) visits Culiacan (1-0) @ 7:35 PM MT


Dominican League Championship:

Notes:
Donovan Solano (former Memphis-Licey) has been dealing with discomfort in his knee: Licey Official Twitter

Thursday's Game:
Azucareros (2-1) visits Licey (1-2) @ 7:15 PM AST


Venezuelan League Championship:

Ildemaro Vargas (former Springfield-Lara) started at second base and batted leadoff.  0-for-3 with one walk and assisted in one double play.
Williams Perez (Springfield free agent-Lara) started and pitched five innings.  He allowed seven hits, four runs (three earned), and struck five out for the losing decision (0-1).  (p-s:90-58)(g/f:8-0)
Pedro Rodriguez (former MiLB signing-Lara) entered in the eighth and pitched one inning.  He allowed no hits or runs, and two walks.  (p-s:20-9)(g/f:2-0)

Cesar Valera (former Palm Beach-Caribes) started at second base and batted fifth.  1-for-3 with two two-out RBIs, one run, one walk, and assisted in one double play.
Gabriel Lino (former Memphis-Caribes) started at catcher and batted ninth.  0-for-3 with two strikeouts.

Caribes beat Lara 5-1
LVBP Official Site Post Game

Notes:
Caribes is looking to Cesar Valera (former Palm Beach-Caribes) to fill an important role on the team: El Emergente

Rafael Ortega (former Memphis-Caribes) will no longer be joining Caribes for the championship: El Emergente

Thursday's Game:
Lara (1-2) visits Caribes (2-1) @ 6:00 PM VET


Australian Baseball League:

Jeremy Martinez (former Memphis-Brisbane) started at catcher and batted third.  0-for-5 with one strikeout, grounded into one double play, and allowed one stolen base.

Brisbane beat Auckland 10-0

Mikey Reynolds (former Springfield-Adelaide) started at shortstop and batted second.  2-for-5 with one double and one RBI.
Jeremy Hazelbaker (former St. Louis-Adelaide) started in left field and batted third.  0-for-4 with two runs, one walk, and two strikeouts.

Adelaide beat Geelong-Korea 10-8

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

Pete Kozma (former St. Louis-Perth) started at shortstop and batted sixth.  0-for-3 with one walk and assisted in one double play.

Melbourne beat Perth 4-2

Friday's Games:
Brisbane (17-18) visits Auckland (19-17)
Canberra (16-15) visits Sydney (14-22)
Geelong-Korea (11-26) visits Adelaide (21-12)
Melbourne (22-15) visits Perth (21-16)


Nicaraguan League (January 31, 2020):

Notes:
Fidencio Flores (former GCL-Leon) is listed on the roster for the spring/summer: La Prensa


Caribbean Series (February 1, 2020):

Notes:
Hector Hernandez (former Palm Beach-Santurce) will be on the roster for Santurce heading to the series: LBPRC Official Site

Edmundo Sosa (St. Louis-Metro) did not receive permission to play for Chiriqui: Panama America

Harold Arauz (former Memphis-Chiriqui) and Wilfredo Pereira (Peoria-Chiriqui) are both listed in the Chiriqui roster: TV Max Deportes

Pedro Echemendia (former Memphis-Caguas) will pitch for Monteria in the series: Pelota Cubana Blog

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 1-5-2020: Rangel Ravelo Singles, Doubles, Walks, & Drives In Two Runs; Gabriel Lino Triples, Walks, & Knocks In One Run; Pedro Rodriguez Pitched Two Scoreless Innings For The Hold

Batazo de Rangel Ravelo para darle ventaja al equipo en el noveno episodio.#ElVueloNoSeDetiene #EsTiempoDeAguilas pic.twitter.com/17H32oh9aD

— Águilas Cibaeñas (@aguilascibaenas) January 4, 2020

Mexican Pacific League Playoffs:

Notes:
Philadelphia signed three pitchers from Veracruz: XEU Deportes

Sunday's Games:
Obregon (2-0) visits Monterrey (0-2) @ 5:00 PM CT
Jalisco (1-1) visits Mochis (1-1) @ 5:00 PM MT
Culiacan (1-1) visits Mexicali (1-1) @ 4:00 PM PT
Hermosillo (1-1) visits Mazatlan (1-1) @ 6:00 PM MT


Dominican League Round Robin:

Rangel Ravelo (St. Louis-Cibaenas) started at first base and batted third.  2-for-4 with one double, two two-out RBIs, two runs, one walk, and assisted in one double play.
Yefri Perez (former MiLB signing-Cibaenas) entered late in the game as a pinch runner.
Francisco Pena (former St. Louis-Cibaenas) entered late in the game at catcher.

Cibaenas beat Escogido 7-5
LIDOM Official Site Post Game

Donovan Solano (former Memphis-Licey) started at second base and batted second.  2-for-5 and assisted in one double play.

Azucareros beat Licey 2-1
LIDOM Official Site Post Game

Notes:
Aramis Garcia (former 2011 draft selection-Azucareros) injured his groin and has since been pulled by San Francisco: Azucareros Official Site

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


Colombian League Playoffs:

Notes:
Geddy Guerra (former VSL-Sincelejo) earned the win as Sincelejo beat Monteria 3-2: LPBCol Twitter


Venezuelan League Playoffs:

Wilfredo Tovar (former Memphis-Caracas) started at shortstop and batted third.  0-for-5 with one strikeout and assisted in three double plays.

Luis Bandes (former Johnson City-La Guaira) entered late in the game as a pinch hitter and batted ninth.  0-for-1 at the plate.
Kristhiam Linares (former Springfield-La Guaira) entered in the fifth and pitched to one batter.  He allowed no hits or runs.  (p-s:1-1)
Edubray Ramos (former VSL-La Guaira) entered in the seventh and pitched one inning.  He allowed two hits, no runs, and struck one out for the hold (1).  (p-s:7-7)(g/f:1-0)

Caracas beat La Guaira 5-4 in 10 innings
LVBP Official Site Post Game

Cesar Valera (former Palm Beach-Caribes) started at shortstop and batted third.  2-for-4 with one double.
Gabriel Lino (former Memphis-Caribes) started at catcher and batted ninth.  1-for-2 with one triple, one two-out RBI, and one walk.

Caribes beat Zulia 2-1
LVBP Official Site Post Game

Ronny Cedeno (former MLB signing-Magallanes) started at second base and batted eighth.  0-for-2 and assisted in one double play.

Ildemaro Vargas (former Springfield-Lara) started at second base and batted leadoff.  2-for-4 with one caught stealing and assisted in one double play.
Vicente Campos (former MiLB signing-Lara) entered in the sixth and pitched to two batters.  He allowed no hits or runs for the hold (1).  (p-s:9-6)(g/f:0-1)(ir-s:2-0)
Pedro Rodriguez (former MiLB signing-Lara) entered in the seventh and pitched two innings.  He allowed no hits or runs, and one walk for the hold (1).  (p-s:18-11)(g/f:3-2)(ir-s:2-0)

Lara beat Magallanes 2-0
LVBP Official Site Post Game

Notes:
Caribes will add Rafael Ortega (former Memphis) if they move into next round: El Emergente

No Games Scheduled For Sunday


Puerto Rican League Playoffs:

Anthony Garcia (former Memphis-Carolina) started in right field and batted leadoff.  1-for-4 with two strikeouts.

Mayaguez beat Carolina 2-1
LBPRC Official Site Post Game

Notes:
Carlos Beltran (former St. Louis) threw out the first pitch before Manati-Santurce game: Primera Hora

Sunday's Games:
Manati (0-2) visits Santurce (2-0) @ 1:00 PM AST
Mayaguez (1-1) visits Carolina (1-1) @ 6:00 PM AST


Australian Baseball League:

Shane Robinson (former St. Louis-Melbourne) started in centerfield and batted second.  2-for-4 with one walk.

Sydney beat Melbourne 5-4

Jeremy Martinez (former Memphis-Brisbane) started at catcher and batted third.  2-for-4 with one RBI, two runs, and two walks.

Pete Kozma (former St. Louis-Perth) started at shortstop and batted second.  0-for-4 with one strikeout and one throwing error.

Brisbane beat Perth 10-4

No Games Scheduled Until Thursday


Caribbean Series (February 1, 2020):

Notes:
Colombian will take Cuba's place in the tournament due to visa issues: LVBP Official Site

Cardinals Winter League Notebook 1-2-2020: Liarvis Breto, Ildemaro Vargas, Rafael Ortega, & Wilfredo Tovar All Given Permission To Play In LVBP; Edgard Montiel Named 2019 LBPN All-Star; Genesis Cabrera Pulled From LIDOM

#Caribes Los jugadores de la tribu presentes con la selección 🇻🇪 rumbo a la #Premier12 De Izq a Der: Andres Sotillet Yeizo Campos Jhonleider Salinas, Balbino Fuenmayor, Jose Godoy Liarvis Breto Foto Cortesía: @FEVEBEISBOL #RoadToTokyo #PorTuSeleccion #VamosTribu #VamosVenezuela pic.twitter.com/S5XeQfd3wP

— Caribes Anzoategui (@caribesanz) October 27, 2019

Mexican Pacific League Playoffs:

Thursday's Games:
Mochis (32-36) visits Jalisco (37-25) @ 8:00 PM CST
Monterrey (22-39) visits Obregon (42-21) @ 7:10 PM MST
Mazatlan (31-36) visits Hermosillo (38-27) @ 7:30 PM MST
Mexicali (31-29) visits Culiacan (35-29) @ 7:35 PM MST


Dominican League Round Robin:

Notes:
Genesis Cabrera (St. Louis-Licey) has been pulled from pitching anymore in LIDOM: Grandes en lso Deportes Twitter

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


Venezuelan League:

Notes:
Ildemaro Vargas (former Springfield-Lara) will join Lara for the postseason: LVBP Official Site

Yonathan Sivira (former Quad Cities-Lara hitting coach) has been working as hitting coach for Lara: El Emergente

Liarvis Breto (MiLB signing-Caribes) and Rafael Ortega (former Memphis-Caribes) have received permission to play in postseason: El Emergente

Wilfredo Tovar (former Memphis-Caracas) will rejoin Caracas for the postseason: El Emergente


Nicaraguan League Round Robin:

Notes:
Arizona signed 20-year old Elian Miranda (Chinandega) after winning MVP for the regular season: La Prensa

Edgard Montiel (former DSL-Chinandega) was named to 2019-20 All-Star team: La Prensa

Thursday's Games:
Rivas (1-3) visits Chinandega (3-2) @ 6:00 PM


Panama League Championship:

Thursday's Game:
Chiriqui: Astronauts (12-9) visits Federals (14-7) @ 7:00 PM


Australian Basbeall League:

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

Melbourne beat Sydney 9-2

Friday's Games:
Geelong-Korea (9-16) visits Auckland (13-12)
Sydney (10-15) visits Melbourne (14-11)
Brisbane (10-14) visits Perth (15-9)

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

Cardinals Winter League Notebook 1-17-19: Geddy Guerra Strikes Out Four Over Seven & A Third Scoreless Innings For The Win; Ildemaro Vargas Singles Twice, Walks, & Drives In One Run; Yariel Gonzalez Singles, & Knocks In One Run

Geddy Guerra sigue demostrando que está hecho para series finales. El derecho venezolano amarró a los @torossincelejo en su labor de anoche.#SerieFinal #ColombiaBéisbol #LaPelotaDeTuTierra pic.twitter.com/y2VQeOrBmo

— Liga Colombiana de Béisbol Profesional (@LCBP_Colombia) January 17, 2019

Cuban National Series Championship:

Las Tunas beat Villa Clara 7-5 to take a 3-1 lead in series: Diario de Cuba


Mexican Pacific League Semifinals:

Yefri Perez (former MiLB signing-Obregon) started in right field and batted second.  0-for-3 with two strikeouts.

Mochis beat Obregon 4-0
LMP Official Site Post Game

Thursday's Game:
Mazatlan (1-3) visits Jalisco (3-1) @ 8:15 PM CT


Venezuelan League Semifinals:

Ildemaro Vargas (former Springfield-Lara) started at second base and batted leadoff.  2-for-3 with one two-out RBI, one run, one walk, two caught stealing, and assisted in one double play.
Rangel Ravelo (Memphis-Lara) started at first base and batted fourth.  1-for-4 at the plate.

Ronny Cedeno (former St. Louis signing-Magallanes) started at second base and batted second.  0-for-4 with two strikeouts.

Lara beat Magallanes 3-0
LVBP Official Site Post Game

Wilfredo Tovar (former Memphis-Caracas) started at shortstop and batted ninth.  1-for-4 with one strikeout and assisted in two double plays.

Rafael Ortega (former Memphis-Caribes) started in centerfield and batted leadoff.  0-for-4 with one strikeout and grounded into one double play.
Jose Godoy (Palm Beach-Caribes) entered late in the game at catcher and batted seventh.  0-for-1 with one strikeout.

Caracas beat Caribes 4-2
LVBP Official Site Post Game

Thursday's Games:
Lara (3-1) visits Magallanes (1-3) @ 7:00 PM VET
Caracas (3-1) visits Caribes (1-3) @ 7:00 PM VET


Dominican League Round Robin:

Stats:
Donovan Solano (former Memphis-Licey) has played in 16 games going 15-for-65 (.231) with one double, one triple, nine RBIs, 18 total bases, five runs, four walks, 17 strikeouts, .275 OBP, .277 SLG, and .552 OPS.
Alejandro Mejia (former DSL-Azucareros) has played in 14 games going 9-for-48 (.188) with one double, two RBIs, ten RBIs, three runs, one walk, 11 strikeouts, .200 OBP, .208 SLG, and .408 OPS.
Audry Perez (former St. Louis-Estrellas) has played in nine games going 4-for-25 (.160) with two doubles, two RBIs, six total bases, five strikeouts, .160 OBP, .240 SLG, and .400 OPS.
Alberto Rosario (former St. Louis-Estrellas) has played in one game going 0-for-4 (.000) with one strikeout.
Robelys Reyes (former Springfield-Escogido) has played in two games.

Yeison Medina (Palm Beach-Estrellas) has made seven relief appearances posting a 0-0 record, 0.000 ERA, 0.86 WHIP, and two holds.  He's allowed three hits, no runs, one walk, and struck one out over 4.2 innings.
Raul Valdes (former St. Louis-Estrellas) has made five starts posting a 3-1 record, 1.23 ERA, and 0.93 WHIP.  He's allowed 26 hits, eight runs (five earned), eight walks, hit one batter, and struck 25 out over 36.2 innings.
Evan MacLane (former St. Louis-Estrellas) has made five appearances (two starts) posting a 1-1 record, 2.35 ERA, and 1.04 WHIP.  He's allowed 14 hits, seven runs (four earned), one home run, two walks, hit one batter, and struck seven out over 15.1 innings.

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


Colombian League Championship:

Geddy Guerra (former VSL-Barranquilla) started and pitched 7.1 innings.  He allowed five hits, no runs, three walks, and struck four out for the winning decision (1-0).  (p-s:109-68)(g/f:11-5)

Barranquilla beat Sincelejo 5-0
LCBP Official Site Post Game

No Game Scheduled For Thursday


Australian Baseball League:

Mikey Reynolds (former Springfield-Adelaide) entered late in the game at third base and batted eighth.  0-for-1 with one run, one stolen base, and one fielding error.

Adelaide beat Sydney 3-0
ABL Official Site Post Game

Friday's Games:
Melbourne (22-14) visits Auckland (11-25) for a doubleheader beginning @ 2:00 PM CT
Brisbane (22-15) visits Geelong-Korea (7-30) @ 6:30 PM AET
Perth (22-14) visits Canberra (21-15) @ 7:00 PM AET
Sydney (23-14) visits Adelaide (18-19) @ 7:20 PM ACT


Puerto Rican League Round Robin:

Yariel Gonzalez (Peoria-Mayaguez) started at first base and batted fourth.  1-for-4 with one two-out RBI.
Randy Ruiz (former MiLB signing-Mayaguez) entered late in the game as a pinch hitter and batted ninth.  0-for-1 with one strikeout.

Anthony Garcia (former Memphis-Carolina) started in left field and batted fifth.  0-for-3 with one walk, one outfield assist, and assisted in one double play.

Carolina beat Mayaguez 4-1
LBPRC Official Site Post Game

Thursday's Game:
Carolina (3-6) visits Santurce (4-5) @ 7:10 PM


Nicaraguan League Championship:

Edgard Montiel (former DSL-Chinandega) started and batted fourth.  0-for-4 at the plate.

Leon beat Chinandega 5-2
LBPN Official Site Post Game
Leon won the championship taking four of five games

Cardinals Winter League Notebook 1-14-19: Yariel Gonzalez Comeback Player Of The Year & All-Playoff Team In LBPRC; Evan MacLane Strikes Out One Over Three Scoreless Innings; Williams Perez Strikes Out Four & Allows One Run Over Five & Two-Thirds Innings

⚾️¡ Y de qué manera ha regresado!

➡️Felicitamos al Indio Yariel González por recibir el premio "Regreso del Año" en la temporada 2018-19 de la Liga Invernal. González acumuló promedio de .294 y 23 carreras empujadas.

¡Felicidades!🏹 #IndiosAhí pic.twitter.com/w9HzK9qeC1

— Indios de Mayaguez (@IndiosLBPRC) January 14, 2019

Cuban National Series Championship:

Las Tuna took a 2-0 lead as they beat Villa Clara 8-4: Diario de Cuba


Mexican Pacific League Semifinals:

Monday's Games:
Mochis (2-0) visits Obregon (0-2) @ 8:10 PM CT
Mazatlan (0-2) visits Jalisco (2-0) @ 8:15 PM CT


Venezuelan League Semifinals:

Rafael Ortega (former Memphis-Caribes) started in centerfield and batted leadoff.  2-for-5 with one RBI, one run, and one sac fly.
Cesar Valera (former Palm Beach-Caribes) started in left field and batted ninth.  1-for-5 with one RBI anbd two strikeouts.
Juan Gonzalez (former Memphis-Caribes) entered in the second and pitched 2.1 innings.  He allowed two hits, one earned run, one home run, and struck three out.  (p-s:34-23)(g/f:1-2)(ir-s:2-2)

Wilfredo Tovar (former Memphis-Caracas) started at shortstop and batted eighth.  1-for-4 with one run, one fielding error, and assisted in one double play.
Miguel Socolovich (former St. Louis-Caracas) entered in the ninth and pitched one inning.  He allowed one hit, one earned run, one home run, and one walk for the blown save (1).  (p-s:22-12)(g/f:2-2)

Caribes beat Caracas 9-8 in 10 innings

Ronny Cedeno (former St. Louis signing-Magallanes) started at second base and batted second.  1-for-3 with one sacrifice.
Rayder Ascanio (Peoria-Magallanes) started at shortstop and batted ninth.  0-for-2 with one sacrifice, one strikeout, and assisted in two double plays.

Ildemaro Vargas (former Springfield-Lara) started at second base and batted leadoff.  0-for-3 with one walk and one strikeout.
Rangel Ravelo (Memphis-Lara) started at first base and batted fourth.  2-for-4 with one RBI, one strikeout, was picked off, and assisted in one double play.
Williams Perez (MiLB signing-Lara) started and pitched 5.2 innings.  He allowed two hits, one earned run, two walks, and struck four out.  (p-s:83-48)(g/f:8-2)
Vicente Campos (former MiLB signing-Lara) entered in the eighth and pitched to one batter.  He allowed no hits or runs for the winning decision (1-0).  (p-s:2-2)(ir-s:1-0)

Lara beat Magallanes 2-1
LVBP Official Site Post Game

Notes:
Pedro Rodriguez (former MiLB signing-Magallanes) received votes for LVBP Pitcher of the Year: LVBP Official Site

No Games Scheduled For Monday


Dominican League Round Robin:

Audry Perez (former St. Louis-Estrellas) started at catcher and batted seventh.  1-for-3 with one double, one two-out RBI, and one sacrifice.
Evan MacLane (former St. Louis-Estrellas) entered in the third and pitched three innings.  He allowed one hit, no runs, and struck one out.  (p-s:34-27)(g/f:5-2)
Yeison Medina (Palm Beach-Estrellas) entered in the seventh and pitched to three batters.  He allowed one hit, no runs, and one walk for the blown save (1).  (p-s:13-6)(ir-s:3-2)

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

Estrellas beat Licey 6-4
LIDOM Official Site Post Game

Alejandro Mejia (former DSL-Azucareros) started at first base and batted eighth.  0-for-2, one fielding error, and assisted in one double play.

Escogido beat Azucareros 7-2
LIDOM Official Site Post Game

Monday's Games:
Licey (5-12) visits Escogido (9-8) @ 7:15 PM AST
Estrellas (11-6) visits Azucareros (9-8) @ 7:30 PM AST


Veracruz League Championship:

Francisco Rivera (former Palm Beach-Acayucan) started at first base and batted sixth.  1-for-3 with one strikeout.
Jose Almarante (former Memphis-Acayucan) entered in the seventh and pitched 1.1 innings.  He allowed no hits or runs, hit four batters, and struck one out.

Xalapa beat Acayucan 8-1
LIV Official Site Post Game


Colombian League Round Robin:

Dewin Perez (former Peoria-Barranquilla) entered in the eighth and pitched 1.1 innings.  He allowed two hits, two earned runs, and two walks.  (p-s:28-11)(g/f:1-2)

Jose Calero (former GCL-Sincelejo) entered in the eighth and pitched to three batters.  He allowed one hit, no runs, and one walk for the hold (2).  (p-s:12-7)(g/f:2-1)

Barranquilla beat Sincelejo 9-8 in 15 innings
LCBP Official Site Post Game

No Game Scheduled For Monday


Australian Baseball League:

Stats:
Mikey Reynolds (former Springfield-Adelaide) has played in 27 games going 37-for-100 (.370) with ten doubles, two home runs, 15 RBIs, 53 total bases, 21 runs, 11 walks, nine stolen base, ten strikeouts, four caught stealing, .443 OBP, .530 SLG, and .973 OPS.
Pete Kozma (former St. Louis-Perth) has played in 36 games going 42-for-144 (.292) with eight doubles, two triples, four home runs, 18 RBIs, 66 total bases, 32 runs, 20 walks, two stolen bases, 24 strikeouts, two caught stealing, .386 OBP, .458 SLG, and .844 OPS.

Kurt Heyer (former Memphis-Adelaide) has made nine starts posting a 4-4 record, 2.42 ERA, and 1.25 WHIP.  He's allowed 57 hits, 19 runs (14 earned), eight home runs, eight walks, hit one batter, and struck 37 out over 52 innings.


Puerto Rican League Round Robin:

Yariel Gonzalez (Peoria-Mayaguez) started at first base and batted fourth.  0-for-4 with two ground into double plays and assisted in one double play.

Mayaguez beat Santurce 4-3
LBPRC Official Site Post Game

Notes:
Yariel Gonzalez (Peoria-Mayaguez) took Comeback Player of the Year and was named to the All-Playoff team: LBPRC Official Site

Monday's Game:
Santurce (4-3) visits Mayaguez (1-6) @ 7:10 PM AST


Nicaraguan League Championship:

Edgard Montiel (former DSL-Chinandega) started and batted fifth.  2-for-3 with one walk.

Leon beat Chinandega 14-2
LBPN Official Site Post Game

No Game Scheduled For Monday

Cardinals Winter League Notebook 1-13-19: Anthony Garcia Singles, Walks, & Drives In Two Runs; Yarile Gonzalez Singles Twice, Doubles, & Knocks In One Run; Miguel Socolovich Strikes Out One & Holds One Inherited Runner On Base Over One & Two-Thirds Scoreless Innings For The Save

Anthony Garcia - Gigantes de Carolina

Cuban National Series Championship:

Las Tunas beat Villa Clara 13-6: Diario de Cuba


Mexican Pacific League Semifinals:

Yefri Perez (former MiLB signing-Obregon) started in right field and batted second.  0-for-4 with three strikeouts.
Iker Franco (former Springfield-Obregon) entered late in the game at catcher and batted ninth.  0-for-1 with one strikeout and allowed one stolen base.
Maikel Cleto (former St. Louis-Obregon) entered in the eighth and pitched one inning.  He allowed two hits and one earned run.  (p-s:18-13)(g/f:1-1)

Mochis beat Obregon 5-2
LMP Official Site Post Game

No Games Scheduled For Sunday


Venezuelan League Semifinals:

Rafael Ortega (former Memphis-Caribes) started in centerfield and batted leadoff.  1-for-4 with one double, one run, and grounded into one double play.
Angel Castro (former Memphis-Caribes) entered in the sixth and pitched 1.2 innings.  He allowed two hits, two unearned runs, one home run, and struck one out for the losing decision (0-1).  (p-s:43-27)(g/f:2-2)(ir-s:2-0)

Wilfredo Tovar (former Memphis-Caracas) started at shortstop and batted eighth.  0-for-3 with one walk, one strikeout, grounded into one double play, and assisted in one double play.
Miguel Socolovich (former St. Louis-Caracas) entered in the eighth and pitched 1.2 innings.  He allowed one hit, no runs, and struck one out for the save (1).  (p-s:27-17)(g/f:1-2)(ir-s:1-0)

Caracas beat Caribes 6-4
LVBP Official Site Post Game

Ronny Cedeno (former St. Louis-Magallanes) started at second base and batted second.  2-for-5 with one double, one two-out RBI, one run, and assisted in two double plays.
Rayder Ascanio (Peoria-Magallanes) entered late in the game at shortstop and assisted in one double play.
Pedro Rodriguez (former MiLB signing-Magallanes) entered in the ninth and pitched one inning.  He allowed one hit, no runs, and struck one out for the save (1).  (p-s:11-7)(g/f:1-0)

Ildemaro Vargas (former Springfield-Lara) started at second base and batted leadoff.  1-for-4 with one double and assisted in two double plays.
Rangel Ravelo (Memphis-Lara) started at first base and batted third.  1-for-4 with one ground into double play and assisted in two double plays.
Vicente Campos (former MiLB signing-Lara) entered in the eighth and pitched one inning.  He allowed two hits, no runs, and struck one out.  (p-s:14-10)(g/f:0-1)

Magallanes beat Lara 4-1
LVBP Official Site Post Game

Sunday's Games:
Caribes (0-1) visits Caracas (1-0) @ 4:00 PM VET
Magallanes (1-0) visits Lara (0-1) @ 5:00 PM VET


Dominican League Round Robin:

Alejandro Mejia (former DSL-Azucareros) entered late in the game at first base.

Licey beat Azucareros 3-1
LIDOM Official Site Post Game

Audry Perez (former St. Louis-Estrellas) entered late in the game at catcher and batted sixth.  0-for-2 with one strikeout.
Yeison Medina (Palm Beach-Estrellas) entered in the seventh and pitched to one batter.  He allowed no hits or runs for the hold (2).  (g/f:1-0)

Estrellas beat Escogido 3-1
LIDOM Official Site Post Game

Sunday's Games:
Estrellas (10-6) visits Licey (5-11) @ 5:00 PM AST
Escogido (8-8) visits Azucareros (9-7) @ 5:00 PM AST


Veracruz League Championship:

Francisco Rivera (former Palm Beach-Acayucan) started as designated hitter and batted sixth.  0-for-1 with one walk and one strikeout.

Acayucan beat Xalapa 11-5 (1/11/19)
LIV Official Site Post Game


Colombian League Round Robin:

Geddy Guerra (former VSL-Barranquilla) started and pitched three innings.  He allowed five hits, one earned run, and struck two out.  (p-s:37-28)(g/f:4-7)

Cartagena beat Barranquilla 5-4
El Universal Post Game

Sunday's Game:
Barranquilla (5-2) visits Sincelejo (5-2) @ 4:00 PM


Australian Baseball League:

Mikey Reynolds (former Springfield-Adelaide) started at shortstop and batted third.  0-for-4 with one walk, one stolen base, two strikeouts, and assisted in two double plays.

Melbourne beat Adelaide 6-4
ABL Official Site Post Game

Pete Kozma (former St. Louis-Perth) started at shortstop and batted third.  0-for-4 with one run and two walks.

Geelong-Korea beat Perth 13-10 in 10 innings
ABL Official Site Post Game

No Games Scheduled Until Thursday


Puerto Rican League Round Robin:

Anthony Garcia (former Memphis-Carolina) started in left field and batted fifth.  1-for-3 with two RBIs, one walk, one sac fly, and one stolen base.
Ruben Gotay (former Memphis-Carolina third base coach) was ejected in the sixth inning.

Yariel Gonzalez (Peoria-Mayaguez) started as designated hitter and batted fourth.  3-for-4 with one double, one two-out RBI, and one run.
Tyler Herron (former Springfield-Mayaguez) entered in the sixth and pitched 2.1 innings.  He allowed one hit, no runs, hit one batter, and struck one out for the winning decision (1-0).  (g/f:3-1)(ir-s:3-1)

Mayaguez beat Carolina 9-4
LBPRC Official Site Post Game

Sunday's Game:
Mayaguez (5-2) visits Santurce (4-2) @ 4:10 PM AST


Nicaraguan League Championship:

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

Leon beat Chinandega 7-4
LBPN Official Site Post Game

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

Cardinals Winter League Notebook 1-9-19: Ivan Maldonado Strikes Out Four Over Seven Scoreless Innings For The Win; Williams Perez Strikes Out Three Over Five Scoreless Innings For The Win; Evan MacLane Strikes Out One Over Three Scoreless Innings For The Win

¡Gran labor de Iván Maldonado!

Registró siete entradas, permitió dos indiscutibles, regaló una base por bola y ponchó a cuatro bateadores. pic.twitter.com/dK1taqYCwh

— Cangrejeros de Santurce (@SanturceLBPRC) January 9, 2019

Mexican Pacific League Playoffs:

Maikel Cleto (former St. Louis-Obregon) entered in the eighth and pitched two innings.  He allowed no hits or runs, two walks (one intentional), threw one wild pitch, and struck four out for the winning decision (2-0). (p-s:40-22)(g/f:2-0)

Obregon beat Mazatlan 6-5
LMP Official Site Post Game

Irving Lopez (Palm Beach-Hermosillo) entered late in the game as a pinch runner.
Arturo Reyes (Memphis-Hermosillo) entered in the sixth and pitched two innings.  He allowed two hits, one earned run, and one home run.  (p-s:18-11)(g/f:3-1)(ir-s:1-0)

Mochis beat Hermosillo 3-1
LMP Official Site Post Game
Mochis wins series 4-2

Rainel Rosario (former Springfield-Culiacan) started in left field and batted fourth.  1-for-4 at the plate.

Jalisco beat Culiacan 1-0
LMP Official Site Post Game
Jalisco wins series 4-2

Wednesday's Game:
Mazatlan (3-3) visits Obegon (3-3) @ 8:10 PM CT


Venezuelan League:

Ildemaro Vargas (former Springfield-Lara) started at second base and batted leadoff.  0-for-3 with one walk, one sacrifice, one strikeout, and assisted in one double play.
Rangel Ravelo (Memphis-Lara) started at first base and batted third.  1-for-3 with one run and one walk.
Williams Perez (MiLB signing-Lara) started and pitched five innings.  He allowed three hits, no runs, four walks, and struck three out for the winning decision (1-0).  (p-s:83-43)(g/f:8-2)

Breyvic Valera (former St. Louis-Margarita) started in left field and batted third.  1-for-3 with one walk.

Lara beat Margarita 3-1
LVBP Official Site Post Game

Wilfredo Tovar (former Memphis-Caracas) started at shortstop and batted ninth.  0-for-3 and assisted in one double play.

Aragua beat Caracas 4-1
LVBP Official Site Post Game

Ronny Cedeno (former St. Louis signing-Magallanes) started at second base and batted second.  0-for-3 with one sacrifice and assisted in one double play.
Rayder Ascanio (Peoria-Magallanes) started at shortstop and batted ninth.  0-for-2 with one strikeout, grounded into one double play, and assisted in one double play.

Rafael Ortega (former Memphis-Caribes) started in centerfield and batted leadoff.  1-for-4 with one double and one run.
Cesar Valera (former Palm Beach-Caribes) started in left field and batted seventh.  1-for-3 at the plate.

Caribes beat Magallanes 2-1
LVBP Official Site Post Game

No Games Scheduled For Wednesday


Dominican League Round Robin:

Evan MacLane (former St. Louis-Estrellas) entered in the fifth and pitched three innings.  He allowed one hit, no runs, hit one batter, and struck one out for the winning decision (1-1).  (g/f:2-4)

Estrellas beat Escogido 5-2
LIDOM Official Site Post Game

Donovan Solano (former Memphis-Licey) started at third base and moved to first, batting sixth.  1-for-4 with two RBIs, one walk, and one throwing error.

Licey beat Azucareros 6-1
LIDOM Official Site Post Game

Notes:
Francisco Pena (St. Louis-Azucareros) has improved and remained on the Azucareros active roster: Azucareros Official Site

Wednesday's Games:
Azucareros (7-6) visits Licey (4-9) @ 7:15 PM AST
Escogido (7-6) visits Estrellas (8-5) @ 7:30 PM AST


Colombian League Round Robin:

Jose Calero (former GCL-Sincelejo) entered in the eighth and pitched one inning.  He allowed no hits or runs, and struck two out.  (p-s:8-7)(g/f:0-1)

Sincelejo beat Cartagena 5-4
LCBP Official Site Post Game

Wednesday's Games:
Cartagena (0-5) visits Barranquilla (3-1) @ 7:00 PM


Australian Baseball League:

Thursday's Games:
Canberra (19-13) visits Brisbane (19-13) @ 6:00 PM AEST
Auckland (10-22) visits Sydney (20-12) @ 7:30 PM AET
Geelong-Korea (6-26) visits Perth (19-13) @ 7:00 PM AWST


Puerto Rican League Round Robin:

Ivan Maldonado (former MiLB tryout-Santurce) started and pitched seven innings.  He allowed two hits, no runs, one walk, and struck four out for the winning decision (1-0).  (g/f:9-5)

Anthony Garcia (former Memphis-Carolina) started in left field and batted fifth.  0-for-3 at the plate.

Santurce beat Carolina 4-0
LBPRC Official Site Post Game

Notes:
Anthony Garcia (former Memphis-Carolina) is not concered with his drop in home runs: El Nuevo Dia

Wednesday's Game:
Santurce (2-2) visits Mayaguez (4-0) @ 7:10 PM AST

Cardinals Winter League Notebook 1-8-19: Rafael Ortega Homers & Drives In Two Runs; Vicente Campos Strikes Out Two Over One Scoreless Inning For The Hold; Francisco Pena Still Unavailable With Discomfort

Rafael Ortega - Caribes de Anzoategui

Mexican Pacific League Playoffs:

Stats:
Iker Franco (former Springfield-Obregon) has played in one game going 1-for-3 (.333) with one double, two total bases, .333 OBP, .667 SLG, and 1.000 OPS.
Rainel Rosario (former Springfield-Culiacan) has played in four games going 4-for-14 (.286) with one double, one triple, two RBIs, seven total bases, three walks, one stolen base, three strikeouts, one caught stealing, .444 OBP, .500 SLG, and .944 OPS.
Irving Lopez (Palm Beach-Hermosillo) has played in three games going 2-for-9 (.222) with one home run, one RBI, five total bases, two runs, two strikeouts, .222 OBP, .556 SLG, and .778 OPS.
Yefri Perez (former MiLB signing-Obregon) has played in three games going 2-for-9 (.222) with one double, one RBI, three total bases, one walk, one strikeout, .300 OBP, .333 SLG, and .633 OPS.

Maikel Cleto (former St. Louis-Obregon) has made three relief appearances posting a 1-0 record, 0.00 ERA, 0.67 WHIP, and one save.  He's allowed one hit, no runs, one walk, and struck six out over three innings.
Arturo Reyes (Memphis-Hermosillo) has made one relief appearance posting a 0-0 record, 0.00 ERA, and 0.75 WHIP.  He's allowed two hits, no runs, and struck two out over 2.2 innings.
Jaime Garcia (former St. Louis-Hermosillo) has made two appearances (one start) posting a 0-1 record, 9.00 ERA, and 3.50 WHIP.  He's allowed four hits, five runs (two earned), three walks, and hit one batter over two innings.
Hector Villalobos (State College-Mochis) has made three relief appearances posting a 0-0 record, 10.80 ERA, and 1.20 WHIP.  He's allowed one hit, two earned runs, and one walk over 1.2 innings.
Fernando Salas (former St. Louis-Hermosillo) has made one relief appearance posting a 0-0 record, 81.00 ERA, and 6.00 WHIP.  He's allowed no hits, three earned runs, two walks, and hit one batter over 0.1 innings.

Tuesday's Games:
Mazatlan (3-2) visits Obregon (2-3) @ 8:10 PM CT
Mochis (3-2) visits Hermosillo (2-3) @ 7:30 PM MT
Jalisco (3-2) visits Culiacan (2-3) @ 7:35 PM MT


Venezuelan League Playoffs:

Ildemaro Vargas (former Springfield-Lara) started at second base and batted leadoff.  2-for-5 with one double, one RBI, one run, and assisted in one double play.
Rangel Ravelo (Memphis-Lara) started at first base and batted third.  2-for-5 and assisted in one double play.
Vicente Campos (former MiLB signing-Lara) entered in the seventh and pitched one inning.  He allowed one hit, no runs, and struck two out for the hold (1).  (p-s:20-12)

Breyvic Valera (former St. Louis-Margarita) started at second base and batted third.  1-for-4 with one strikeout and assisted in one double play.
Kender Villegas (former Palm Beach-Margarita) entered in the sixth and pitched one inning.  He allowed two hits, one unearned run, and struck two out.  (p-s:24-15)(g/f:1-1)

Lara beat Margarita 4-2
LVBP Official Site Post Game

Wilfredo Tovar (former Memphis-Caracas) started at shortstop and batted ninth.  1-for-3 with one run and one walk.
Miguel Socolovich (former St. Louis-Caracas) entered in the eighth and pitched. 1.1 innings.  He allowed two hits, three runs (one earned), one walk, and struck two out for the hold (1).  (p-s:37-24)(g/f:1-0)(ir-s:2-0)

Gabriel Lino (former Memphis-Aragua) started at catcher and batted seventh.  0-for-4 with two strikeouts.

Caracas beat Aragua 5-4
LVBP Official Site Post Game

Ronny Cedeno (former St. Louis signing-Magallanes) started at second base and batted second.  0-for-4 and assisted in one double play.

Rafael Ortega (former Memphis-Caribes) started in centerfield and batted lead off.  1-for-4 with one home run, two RBIs, one run, and one sac fly.

Caribes beat Magallanes 8-2
LVBP Official Site Post Game

Tuesday's Games:
Lara (3-1) visits Margarita (1-3) @ 6:00 PM VET
Caracas (3-1) visits Aragua (1-3) @ 7:00 PM VET
Magallanes (2-2) visits Caribes (2-2) @ 7:00 PM VET


Dominican League Round Robin:

Notes:
Francisco Pena (St. Louis-Azucareros) continues to battle physical discomfort: LIDOM Official Site

Tuesday's Games:
Estrellas (7-5) visits Escogido (7-5) @ 7:15 PM AST
Licey (3-9) visits Azucareros (7-5) @ 7:30 PM AST


Colombian League Round Robin:

Jackson Solarte (former GCL-Barranquilla) entered in the eighth and pitched one inning.  He allowed one hit and no runs.  (p-s:21-10)(g/f:1-3)

Barranquilla beat Sincelejo 15-5
El Heraldo Post Game

Tuesday's Games:
Cartagena (0-4) visits Sincelejo (3-1) @ 7:00 PM


Puerto Rican League Round Robin:

Yariel Gonzalez (Peoria-Mayaguez) started as designated hitter and batted fourth.  0-for-5 with two strikeouts.

Hector Hernandez (former Palm Beach-Santurce) entered in the fifth and pitched 1.2 innings.  He allowed three hits, two earned runs, two home runs, one walk, and struck one out.  (g/f:3-1)

Mayaguez beat Santurce 5-0
LBPRC Official Site Post Game

Tuesday's Games:
Santurce (1-2) visits Carolina (0-3) @ 7:10 PM AST


Nicaraguan League Playoffs:

Tuesday's Game:
Boer (1-3) visits Chinandega (3-1) @ 6:30 PM

Cardinals Winter League Notebook 1-4-19: Jose Leger Takes Over As Temporary Manager For Escogido In LIDOM; Ronny Cedeno Singles, Homers, & Drives In Four Runs; Yariel Gonzalez Singles, Doubles, & Knocks In Four Runs

Nuestro José Leger toma posesión de sus nuevas funciones ¡Felicitaciones! #AñoRojo #SiNoLoPintamos #TablaEscarlata #DurosDeMatar #GenEscarlata pic.twitter.com/BU6lu1QeZh

— Escogido Baseball (@EscogidoBBClub) January 3, 2019

Mexican Pacific League Playoffs:

Friday's Games:
Culiacan (1-1) visits Jalisco (1-1) @ 8:15 PM CT
Hermosillo (1-1) visits Mochis (1-1) @ 7:30 PM MT
Obregon (2-0) visits Mazatlan (0-2) @ 8:00 PM MT


Venezuelan League Playoffs:

Wilfredo Tovar (former Memphis-Caracas) started at shortstop and batted ninth.  2-for-4 with one run, one strikeout, and assisted in two double plays.
Miguel Socolovich (former St. Louis-Caracas) entered in the ninth and pitched one inning.  He allowed no hits or runs, and struck one out for the winning decision (1-0).  (p-s:7-6)(g/f:1-0)

Caracas beat Aragua 3-2
LVBP Official Site Post Game

Imeldo Diaz (State College-Margarita) started at shortstop and batted eighth.  0-for-3, one missed catch error, and assisted in three double plays.

Ildemaro Vargas (former Springfield-Lara) started at second base and batted leadoff.  1-for-3 with one double, two RBIs, one run, one walk, one sacrifice, and one strikeout.
Rangel Ravelo (Memphis-Lara) started at first base and batted fifth.  1-for-3 with one RBI, one hit by pitch, and one strikeout.
Williams Perez (MiLB signing-Lara) started and pitched six innings.  He allowed five hits, three earned runs, one home run, one pickoff error, struck four out, and picked one runner off.  (p-s:71-52)(g/f:10-1)
Vicente Campos (former MiLB signing-Lara) entered in the seventh and pitched two innings.  He allowed one hit and no runs.  (p-s:30-23)(g/f:0-1)

Margarita beat Lara 6-4
LVBP Official Site Post Game

Rafael Ortega (former Memphis-Caribes) started in centerfield and batted leadoff.  0-for-3 with one RBI and one sac fly.
Cesar Valera (former Palm Beach-Caribes) entered late in the game at second base and batted fifth.  1-for-2 with one two-out RBI and one fielding error.
Juan Gonzalez (former Memphis-Caribes) entered in the second and pitched to five batters.  He allowed four hits, three earned runs, and three home runs.  (p-s:20-13)(g/f:1-0)

Ronny Cedeno (former MiLB signing-Magallanes) started at second base and batted second.  2-for-4 with one home run, four RBIs, one run, and assisted in two double plays.
Rayder Ascanio (Peoria-Magallanes) entered late in the game at shortstop and batted second.  1-for-2 with one two-out RBI.

Magalles beat Caribes 13-5
LVBP Official Site Post Game

Notes:
Breyvic Valera (former St. Louis-Margarita) was added to the Margarita active roster: Margarita Official Site

Friday's Games:
Aragua (0-1) visits Caracas (1-0) @ 6:00 PM VET
Margarita (1-0) visits Lara (0-1) @ 7:00 PM VET
Caribes (0-1) visits Magallanes (1-0) @ 7:00 PM VET


Dominican League Round Robin:

Francisco Pena (St. Louis-Azucareros) started at catcher and batted eighth.  1-for-3 with two strikeouts.
Harold Arauz (MiLB signing-Azucareros) entered in the first and pitched 2.1 innings.  He allowed four hits, three runs (two earned), one walk, and struck one out.  (g/f:3-3)(ir-s:1-0)

Escogido beat Azucareros 7-1
LIDOM Official Site Post Game

Donovan Solano (former Memphis-Licey) started at third base and batted seventh.  1-for-5 with three strikeouts.

Yeison Medina (Palm Beach-Estrellas) entered in the sixth and pitched to two batters.  He allowed no hits or runs for the hold (1).  (g/f:0-1)(ir-s:3-0)

Estrellas beat Licey 5-3
LIDOM Official Site Post Game

Notes:
Jose Leger (DSL Cardinals coordinator-Escogido bench coach) is taking over management duties for Escogido for the remainder of season: LIDOM Official Site

Friday's Games:
Escogido (5-4) visits Licey (2-7) @ 7:15 PM AST
Azucareros (6-3) visits Estrellas (5-4) @ 7:30 PM AST


Colombian League Round Robin:

Friday's Game:
Sincelejo (1-0) visits Barranquilla (1-0) @ 7:00 PM


Australian Baseball League:

Kurt Heyer (former Memphis-Adelaide) started and pitched seven innings.  He allowed six hits, one unearned run, one walk, and struck five out.  (p-s:98-67)(g/f:9-2)

Geelong-Korea beat Adelaide 4-3 in 10 innings
ABL Official Site Post Game

Pete Kozma (former St. Louis-Perth) started at shortstop and batted third.  1-for-4 with one strikeout, one caught stealing, and assisted in one double play.

Melbourne beat Perth 1-0
ABL Official Site Post Game

Saturday's Games:
Auckland (10-20) visits Brisbane (17-13) for a doubleheader beginning @ 2:30 PM AEST
Perth (17-12) visits Melbourne (17-12) for a doubleheader beginning @ 5:00 PM AET
Sydney (20-10) visits Canberra (17-13) @ 7:00 PM AET
Geelong-Korea (6-24) visits Adelaide (15-15) @ 7:20 PM ACT


Puerto Rican League:

Yariel Gonzalez (Peoria-Mayaguez) started at first base and batted fourth.  2-for-4 with one double, four RBIs (two w/two-outs), and one hit by pitch.
Randy Ruiz (former MiLB signing-Mayaguez) started as designated hitter and batted seventh.  1-for-3 with one walk and one strikeout.
Tyler Herron (former Springfield-Mayaguez) entered in the eighth and pitched to three batters.  He allowed one hit and no runs.  (g/f:1-1)

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

Mayaguez beat Carolina 7-4
LBPRC Official Site Post Game

Notes:
Anthony Garcia (former Memphis-Carolina) is still in hopes of making it to the majors: Primera Hora

Friday's Game:
Carolina (0-1) visits Santurce (0-1) @ 7:10 PM AST


Nicaraguan League Playoffs:

Friday's Game:
Chinandega (0-1) visits Boer (1-0) @ 6:00 PM


Panama League Championship:

Jonathan Rivera (former Johnson City-Metropolitanas) started in outfield and batted sixth.  1-for-4 at the plate.
Edmundo Sosa (St. Louis-Metropolitanas) started at shortstop and batted seventh.  2-for-4 with one run.

Herrera beat Metropolitanas 2-1
Panama American Post Game
Herrera wins the championship taking three of four games

Cardinals Winter League Notebook 12-30-18: Raul Valdes Strikes Out Four & Picks One Runner Off Over Seven Scoreless Innings; Ivan Maldonado Strikes Out Two & Allows One Run Over Six Innings For The Win; Rainel Rosario Walks & Hits A Two-Run Homer

Raúl Valdés estará esta noche en el montículo buscando su primer triunfo de este #toroscontratodos Gracias a #MotoresSuperGato pic.twitter.com/AbYLiOn2KG

— Toros del Este (@TorosdelEste) December 29, 2018

Mexican Pacific League:

Irving Lopez (Palm Beach-Hermosillo) entered late in the game at second base and batted eighth.  0-for-1 with one strikeout.
Arturo Reyes (Memphis-Hermosillo) entered in the third and pitched four innings.  He allowed two hits, one earned run, one walk, and struck three out for the winning decision (2-5).  (p-s:66-43)(g/f:1-5)

Hermosillo beat Navojoa 14-6
LMP Official Site Post Game

Yefri Perez (former MiLB signing-Obregon) started in right field and batted second.  2-for-4 with one run, one walk, and one strikeout.
Maikel Cleto (former St. Louis-Obregon) entered in the ninth and pitched one inning.  He allowed no hits or runs, and one walk for the save (12).  (p-s:11-4)(g/f:2-0)

Rainel Rosario (former Springfield-Culiacan) started as designated hitter and batted fifth.  1-for-3 with one home run, two RBIs, one run, one walk, and one strikeout.
Alexis Wilson (State College-Culiacan) entered late in the game at catcher and batted ninth.  0-for-1 at the plate.

Obregon beat Mexicali 4-2
LMP Official Site Post Game

Hector Villalobos (State College-Mochis) entered in the seventh and pitched to three batters.  He allowed two hits and no runs for the hold (1).  (p-s:12-8)(g/f:1-0)(ir-s:1-1)

Eugenio Velez (former Memphis-Mexicali) started in left field and batted leadoff.  1-for-5 with two strikeouts and one fielding error.

Mochis beat Mexicali 5-4
LMP Official Site Post Game

Sunday's Games:
Mazatlan (33-34) visits Jalisco (32-34) @ 3:15 PM CT
Mochis (34-32) visits Mexicali (26-38) @ 3:00 PM PST
Navojoa (28-38) visits Hermosillo (37-30) @ 5:00 PM MST
Obregon (36-29) visits Culiacan (38-29) @ 5:05 PM MST


Venezuelan League:

Jose Martinez (St. Louis-La Guaira) started as designated hitter and batted third.  0-for-4 with one intentional walk and one strikeout.

Wilfredo Tovar (former Memphis-Caracas) started at shortstop and batted seventh.  2-for-4, one throwing error, and assisted in one double play.
Leobaldo Pina (former Springfield-Caracas) started at third base and batted eighth.  0-for-3 with one walk and one strikeout.

La Guaira beat Caracas 6-2
LVBP Official Site Post Game

Rafael Ortega (former Memphis-Caribes) started in centerfield and batted leadoff.  1-for-6 with one RBI, one stolen base, and three strikeouts.

Caribes beat Zulia 8-3
LVBP Official Site Post Game

Gabriel Lino (former Memphis-Aragua) started at catcher and batted ninth.  1-for-3 with one strikeout.

Ildemaro Vargas (former Springfield-Lara) started at second base and batted leadoff.  1-for-4 with one double, one run, grounded into one double play, and assisted in one double play.
Rangel Ravelo (Memphis-Lara) started at first base and batted third.  2-for-4 with one home run, two RBIs (one w/two-outs), and one run.
Vicente Campos (former MiLB signing-Lara) entered in the eighth and pitched 1.1 innings.  He allowed one hit and no runs for the blown save (3) and winning decision (4-0).  (p-s:15-11)(g/f:1-2)(ir-s:2-1)

Lara beat Aragua 5-3
LVBP Official Site Post Game

Sunday's Games:
Margarita (32-29) visits Lara (33-28) for a doubleheader beginning @ 11:00 AM VST
La Guaira (28-33) visits Zulia (21-40) for a doubleheader beginning @ 11:30 AM VST
Magallanes (36-26) visits Caracas (33-29) @ 1:00 PM VST
Aragua (31-30) visits Caribes (31-30) for a doubleheader beginning @ 4:00 PM VST


Dominican League Round Robin:

Donovan Solano (former Memphis-Licey) started at third base and moved to first, batting fifth.  1-for-5 with one run, two strikeouts, and assisted in one double play.
Genesis Cabrera (Memphis-Licey) entered in the seventh and pitched 1.1 innings.  He allowed no hits, one earned run, one walk, and struck two out for the hold (2).  (p-s:23-13)(g/f:0-1)

Tommy Pham (former St. Louis-Escogido) started in centerfield and batted seventh.  3-for-5 with one strikeout.
Dean Anna (former St. Louis-Escogido) entered late in the game at second base and batted eighth.  One walk at the plate.

Escogido beat Licey 5-4 in 12 innings
LIDOM Official Site Post Game

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

Francisco Pena (St. Louis-Azucareros) started at catcher and batted eighth.  0-for-4 with one strikeout and allowed one stolen base.
Raul Valdes (former St. Louis-Azucareros) started and pitched seven innings.  He allowed six hits, no runs, three walks, struck four out, and picked one runner off.  (g/f:6-8)

Azucareros beat Estrellas 5-3
Bengaleses Post Game

Sunday's Games:
Escogido (3-3) visits Licey (2-4) @ 5:00 PM AST
Azucareros (4-2) visits Estrellas (3-3) @ 5:00 PM AST


Colombian League:

Hector Garcia (former Johnson City-Monteria) started as designated hitter and batted seventh.  1-for-4 with one strikeout.
Ramon Ulacio (former GCL-Monteria) entered in the seventh and pitched two innings.  He allowed one hit and no runs.  (g/f:4-2)

Sincelejo beat Monteria 7-4
El Meridiano Post Game

Geddy Guerra (former VSL-Barranquilla) entered in the seventh and pitched one inning.  He allowed one hit, no runs, and struck two out.  (p-s:17-12)(g/f:0-1)
Dewin Perez (former Peoria-Barranquilla) entered in the eighth and pitched one inning.  He allowed one hit and no runs.  (p-s:12-10)(g/f:1-1)

Barranquilla beat Cartagena 5-0
El Universal Post Game

No Games Scheduled For Sunday


Australian Baseball League:

Pete Kozma (former St. Louis-Perth) started at second base and moved to shortstop, batting third.  0-for-3 with one run, one walk, one strikeout, and assisted in one double play.

Perth beat Adelaide 9-0
ABL Official Site Post Game

Monday's Game:
Adelaide (13-14) visits Perth (17-10) @ 7:05 PM AWST


Puerto Rican League:

Anthony Garcia (former Memphis-Carolina) started in right field and moved to left, batting fourth.  0-for-4 with one strikeout.

Caguas beat Carolina 4-0
LBPRC Official Site Post Game

Ivan Maldonado (former MiLB tryout-Caguas) started and pitched six innings.  He allowed two hits, one unearned run, hit two batters, and struck two out for the winning decision (2-2).  (g/f:6-7)

Caguas beat Santurce 2-1

Sunday's Games:
Mayaguez (21-13) visits Caguas (15-20) @ 12:10 PM AST
Carolina (17-17) visits Santurce (16-19) @ 6:10 PM AST


Nicaraguan League:

Edgard Montiel (former DSL-Chinandega) started and batted fourth.  1-for-2 with two RBIs, one run, and one strikeout.

Boer beat Chinandega 4-3

Jhonny Polanco (former Springfield-Leon) entered in the eighth and pitched one inning.  He allowed no hits or runs, one walk, and struck two out.

Rivas beat Leon 6-2
LBPN Official Site Post Game

Sunday's Game:
Rivas (11-13) visits Chinandega (11-13) @ 4:00 PM


Panama League Championship:

Jonathan Rivera (former Johnson City-Metropolitanas) started in outfield and batted sixth.  2-for-4 with one strikeout and one error.
Edmundo Sosa (St. Louis-Metropolitanas) started at shortstop and batted seventh.  0-for-3 with one RBI and one strikeout.

Herrera beat Metropolitanas 4-1
TV Max Deportes Post Game

Sunday's Game:
Herrera (1-0) visits Metropolitanas (0-1)

Cardinals Winter League Notebook 12-29-18: Ronny Cedeno Collects Three Singles, One Triple, & One RBI; Isaac Silva Strikes Out Five Over Five Scoreless Innings; Yariel Gonzalez Singles, Doubles, & Drives In One Run

Felicitamos a nuestro infielder Ronny Cedeño por arribar a los 700 hits en la @LVBP_Oficial, de los cuales 324 han sido con nuestro uniforme. ⚓💪

¡Grande Ronny! 👏👏👏

📽 @MagallanesTv
🎙 @carlitosfeo19#Magallanes #YoSoyMagallanero #VamosMagallaneros pic.twitter.com/eR3vMeDkna

— Magallanes BBC (@Magallanes_bbc) December 29, 2018

Mexican Pacific League:

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

Mazatlan beat Jalisco 2-1 in 11 innings
LMP Official Site Post Game

Yefri Perez (former MiLB signing-Obregon) started in centerfield and moved to second base, batting second.  0-for-3 with one strikeout.

Rainel Rosario (former Springfield-Culiacan) started as designated hitter and batted fifth.  2-for-3 with one double and one walk.

Culiacan beat Obregon 2-1
LMP Official Site Post Game

Eugenio Velez (former Memphis-Mexicali) started in left field and batted leadoff.  1-for-4 with one walk, two strikeouts, and one caught stealing.

Mochis beat Mexicali 4-1 in 10 innings
LMP Official Site Post Game

Saturday's Games:
Mazatlan (33-33) visits Jalisco (31-34) @ 5:15 PM CT
Navojoa (28-37) visits Hermosillo (36-30) @ 6:00 PM MST
Obregon (35-29) visits Culiacan (38-28) @ 6:05 PM MST
Mochis (34-32) visits Mexicali (26-38) @ 6:00 PM PST


Venezuelan League:

Rafael Ortega (former Memphis-Caribes) started in centerfield and batted leadoff.  0-for-2 with one run and two walks.

Caribes beat Zulia 5-0 in game one of doubleheader
LVBP Official Site Post Game

Rafael Ortega (former Memphis-Caribes) started in centerfield and batted leadoff.  1-for-4 with one triple and one run.
Cesar Valera (former Palm Beach-Caribes) started in right field and batted sixth.  0-for-1 with one walk, one hit by pitch, one caught stealing, and one fielding error.
Jose Godoy (Palm Beach-Caribes) started at catcher and batted eighth.  1-for-2 with one walk.

Isaac Silva (former Johnson City-Zulia) started and pitched five innings.  He allowed two hits, no runs, one walk, hit one batter, and struck five out.  (p-s:73-44)(g/f:7-1)

Caribes beat Zulia 3-0 in game two of doubleheader
LVBP Official Site Post Game

Ronny Cedeno (former St. Louis signing-Magallanes) started at second base and batted second.  4-for-4 with one triple, one two-out RBI, and two runs.
Rayder Ascanio (Peoria-Magallanes) started at shortstop and batted eighth.  3-for-3 with one double and two runs.
Jorge Rondon (former St. Louis-Magallanes) entered in the fifth and pitched to four batters.  He allowed four hits, three earned runs, and one home run.  (p-s:16-8)
Pedro Rodriguez (former MiLB signing-Magallanes) entered in the seventh and pitched one inning.  He allowed one hit and no runs.  (p-s:8-6)(g/f:2-1)

Magallanes beat Aragua 9-5 in game one of doubleheader
LVBP Official Site Post Game

Gabriel Lino (former Memphis-Aragua) started at catcher and batted eighth.  1-for-3 with one RBI and threw out one base runner.

Rayder Ascanio (Peoria-Magallanes) started at shortstop and batted leadoff.  1-for-3 with one walk, one caught stealing, and assisted in one double play.
Pedro Rodriguez (former MiLB signing-Magallanes) entered in the seventh and pitched to six batters.  He allowed four hits and three runs (two earned) for the blown save (1) and losing decision (2-1).  (p-s:11-8)(g/f:1-1)

Aragua beat Magallanes 6-4 in game two of doubleheader
LVBP Official Site Post Game

Jose Martinez (St. Louis-La Guaira) started at first base and batted third.  1-for-3 with one walk, one fielding error, and assisted in three double plays.

Wilfredo Tovar (former Memphis-Caracas) started at shortstop and batted seventh.  1-for-3 and assisted in one double play.
Leobaldo Pina (former Springfield-Caracas) started at third base and batted eighth.  1-for-3 with one strikeout, grounded into one double play, and assisted in one double play.
Miguel Socolovich (former St. Louis-Caracas) entered in the ninth and pitched one inning.  He allowed one hit and no runs for the save (9).  (p-s:8-7)(g/f:1-1)

Caracas beat La Guaira 3-0
LVBP Official Site Post Game

Notes:
Ronny Cedeno (former St. Louis signing-Magallanes) collected his 700th career hit in the LVBP: Meridiano

Saturday's Games:
La Guaira (27-33) visits Caracas (33-28) @ 1:00 PM VST
Caribes (30-30) visits Zulia (21-39) @ 3:00 PM VST
Aragua (31-29) visits Lara (32-28) @ 5:00 PM VST


Dominican League Round Robin:

Alejandro Mejia (former DSL-Azucareros) started as designated hitter and batted seventh.  2-for-4 with one run.
Francisco Pena (St. Louis-Azucareros) started at catcher and batted eighth.  3-for-3 with one double, one walk, and assisted in one double play.

Azucareros beat Licey 5-3
LIDOM Official Site Post Game

Tommy Pham (former St. Louis-Escogido) started in centerfield and batted seventh.  0-for-3 with one hit by pitch, two strikeouts, and one fielding error.

Estrellas beat Escogido 6-0
LIDOM Official Site Post Game

Saturday's Games:
Licey (2-3) visits Escogido (2-3) @ 2:30 PM AST
Estrellas (3-2) visits Azucareros (3-2) @ 7:30 PM AST


Colombian League:

Notes:
Barranquilla added Geddy Guerra (former VSL-Monteria) for the round robin: LCBP Official Site


Australian Baseball League:

Kurt Heyer (former Memphis-Adelaide) started and pitched 4.2 innings.  He allowed seven hits, three runs (two earned), one walk, and struck one out for the losing decision (4-3).  (p-s:69-44)(g/f:5-6)

Pete Kozma (former St. Louis-Perth) started at shortstop and batted third.  1-for-3 with one run and one walk.

Perth beat Adelaide 13-6
ABL Official Site Post Game

Sunday's Games:
Brisbane (15-11) visits Sydney (19-8) @ 1:00 PM AET
Melbourne (15-12) visits Geelong-Korea (5-22) @ 1:00 PM AET
Auckland (8-18) visits Canberra (15-12) @ 7:00 PM AET
Adelaide (13-13) visits Perth (16-10) @ 7:05 PM AWST


Puerto Rican League:

Jonathan Rodriguez (former Memphis-Santurce) entered late in the game as a designated hitter and batted sixth.  One RBI, one walk, and one sacrifice.

Yariel Gonzalez (Peoria-Mayaguez) started at first base and batted fourth.  2-for-4 with one double, one RBI, one run, and one double play.

Santurce beat Mayaguez 9-3
LBPRC Official Site Post Game

Saturday's Games:
Caguas (13-20) visits Carolina (17-16) @ 12:10 PM AST
Santurce (16-18) visits Caguas(13-20) @ 5:10 PM AST


Nicaraguan League:

Edgard Montiel (former DSL-Chinandega) started and batted fourth.  1-for-3 with one strikeout.

Boer beat Chinandega 2-1
LBPN Official Site Post Game

Ronald Medrano (former GCL-Leon) started and pitched 3.1 innings.  He allowed five hits, three earned runs, four walks, and struck one out.

Leon beat Rivas 7-6
LBPN Official Site Post Game

Saturday's Games:
Rivas (10-13) visits Leon (14-9) @ 4:00 PM
Chinandega (11-12) visits Boer (11-12) @ 4:00 PM