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Jaison Chourio was the hero of the Eagles in Maracaibo

The 20-year-old outfielder hit the single that left his team's Navegantes del Magallanes on the field in extra innings.

Jesus David Castellano

October 19, 2025

Jaison Chourio dressed as a hero to declare victory for the Águilas del Zulia 7-6 on Saturday in the first game of the series against Navegantes del Magallanes at the Luis Aparicio "El Grande" stadium in Maracaibo.

The 20-year-old, the Cleveland Guardians' fifth-best prospect and brother of major leaguer Jackson Chourio, connected on a pitch from Enderson Franco with men on first and third in the bottom of the 11th inning and lined it into the right field field to allow Eduardo Torrealba to score from third for the walk off win.

[ Chourio walk-off winner!

Cleveland #Guardians 21yr old switch-hitting CF prospect Jaison Chourio delivers an RBI base hit in the bottom of the 11th inning tonight to give his club @aguilasdelzulia the win over Navegantes in @LVBP_Oficial play!

Chourio finished (2-4 2RBI) at the Mostrar más]

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It's the second walk-off this season, the first of his career in Venezuela for Jaison Chourio, who finished the day 2-for-4 with two rbi's and a strikeout.

"Thank God things worked out. I went out looking for good pitching and to help the team," the young Chourio explained after the game in statements to the Rapaz Press Department. "I'm doing my part. No matter where they put me, you have
to be prepared for every at-bat."

It was a give and take.

The Eagles took a three-run lead in the first inning, but Magallanes pulled one back in the second with home runs by Ángel Reyes and Renato Núñez. The "Nave" took another three-run lead in the sixth, while the home team tied it in the ninth on a sacrifice fly by Chourio and in the tenth on a flyout by José Pirela.

Silvino Bracho earned the win (1-0) by pitching two scoreless innings (the only run that reached the plate was unearned) and the loss was Enderson Franco (0-1). Ali Castillo went 3-for-5 with a run scored, Simon Muzziotti went 2-for-5 with a guillotine, and Yonathan Perlaza hit a one-run double in four at-bats and scored a run.

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“We have the team we need to win”

The player stated that his physical condition is "100%, thank God" and that his focus is completely on helping the Toros compete for the championship.

Lidom Editorial
By Lidom Editorial Team

10/17/2025 · 11:50 AM

LA ROMANA ( TorosdelEste.com ). - Powerful hitter Jhonkensy Noel has officially joined the Toros del Este, and his arrival has brought a boost of energy and optimism to the Romanense team ahead of the 2025-2026 season of the Dominican Republic Professional Baseball League (LIDOM).

Visibly moved, Noel expressed his gratitude for the team's welcome and his enthusiasm for wearing the Bulls' colors. "I'm happy, very happy, delighted with the welcome. I feel at home," said the player, who is coming off a season of intense learning in Triple-A and a brief stint in the Major Leagues.

The player stated that his physical condition is "100%, thank God" and that his focus is completely on helping the Toros compete for the championship.

“For me, we have the team we need to win,” he declared with conviction.

A dream called the Caribbean Series

Aware of the fans' expectations, Noel made no secret of his aspirations: "I think this will be a great year. We can reach the finals, win everything, and represent the country in the Caribbean Series."

His arrival further strengthens a lineup that already features key players like Bryan De la Cruz, Gilberto Celestino, Eloy Jiménez, and other key names, and reinforces the clubhouse's confidence that the Toros are ready to return to the spotlight.

Commitment and winning mentality

Noel emphasized that his greatest contribution will be his perseverance and daily work. "I'm going to play every day, give my best, and trust in the talent we have. With effort and discipline, we can achieve many great things this year," he stated.

Regarding his arrival, he praised the management of manager Víctor Estévez, who welcomed him with open arms.
"I've spoken with him and I feel very good. It's as if I've been here with the Toros for several years," he confessed.

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Cleveland Guardians Offseason Prospect Report 10/19/25

Guardians Prospects:

Gabriel Arias (SS, Tiburones): 1-for-5, 3 R, BB, GIDP - Arias led off the fourth inning with a single and came around to score three times in total in the middle of an offense that put up 16 runs.

Jaison Chourio (CF, Zulia): 0-for-3 - It was a hitless day for Chourio from the nine-hole in the team’s blowout loss.

Angel Genao (SS, Cibaenas): 1-for-2, R, BB, PO, CS - Genao singled on a line drive back to the pitcher in the fifth, but a baserunning mishap thwarted the attempt at a two-out baserunner turning into trouble. He drew a walk in the eighth and came around to score a key insurance run.

Jhonkensy Noel (DH, Toros): 0-for-1, R, HBP - Noel had only two at-bats before being lifted for a pinch-hitter later in the game. He hit a soft line drive back to the pitcher and then was plunked in the third. He stayed in the game to run but was relieved before his next plate appearance.

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Triumphant Debut: Ángel Genao Shines With Águilas ...


Cleveland Guardians prospect Angel Genao recorded his first career hit in the Liga de Béisbol Profesional de la República Dominicana (LIDOM) on October 15, 2025. Playing for the Águilas Cibaeñas, the hit came on opening night of the 2025–26 season. Genao reached base 2x (1-3 BB)

Angel Genao, second selection of Águilas Cibaeñas

https://x.com/i/status/1978626094447173745

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Angel Genao Smacks 1st Career LIDOM XBH with Huge Double

Cleveland #Guardians 21-year-old switch-hitting (SS) prospect Angel Genao with a 339 foot opposite field double 94.7 mph of the bat pinch ...

Highlight film not available.

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G 4
AB 9
R 2
H 3
2B 1
3B 0
HR 0
RBI 0
BB 3
SO 2
SB 1
CS 0
AVG 333
OBP 500
OPS 944

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How Good is Munetaka Murakami?

This video discusses Munetaka Murakami's potential and compares him to other baseball players:

https://youtu.be/FN1ACMov6po

Munetaka Murakami is a highly-touted power-hitting third baseman who is expected to make the jump to MLB in 2026. His scouting report highlights elite power (70/80), strong plate discipline (60/80), and a high baseball IQ. Defensively, his skills at third base are considered adequate but potentially limiting, and he is viewed as more likely to move to first base or become a DH in MLB. While his bat is his primary asset, his strikeout rate is a concern that could increase against MLB-level pitching.

Hitting

Power: Elite raw and game power, with a career-high of 56 home runs in a single NPB season. He generates power without an exaggerated uppercut swing.

Hit Tool: A solid hit tool (55/80) with a short stroke for his size, the ability to use the opposite field, and the potential to hit for both average and power.

Plate Discipline: Strong understanding of the strike zone (60/80) and rarely expands the zone, leading to a high on-base percentage in Japan.

Defense and speed

Defense: Primarily a third baseman but considered a middling defender who will likely be better suited for first base or DH in MLB.

Arm Strength: Reliable with throws that carry well.

Speed: Not a burner but moves well enough for a corner infielder, with a reputation as a smart base runner.

Intangibles and concerns

Makeup/Intangibles: A strong leader by example with a stoic presence (70/80).

Concerns: Potential for an increased strikeout rate against MLB pitching, though his high on-base percentage in Japan suggests he can adapt.

You can watch this video to see highlights of Munetaka Murakami's history-making performance:

https://youtu.be/Svnby66Uick

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The 2025 Japan Climax Series

The 2025 Japan Climax Series saw the Hanshin Tigers win the Central League (CL) and the Fukuoka SoftBank Hawks win the Pacific League (PL). Both teams advanced to the 2025 Japan Series, the championship series of Nippon Professional Baseball (NPB). The Tigers defeated the Yokohama DeNA BayStars in the CL final stage, while the Hawks beat the Hokkaido Nippon-Ham Fighters in the PL final stage.

Central League Climax Series

Winner: Hanshin Tigers

How they won: Swept the Yokohama DeNA BayStars 4-0 in the Final Stage, winning the series after having an automatic 1-0 advantage as the pennant winners.

Game details: The final game was a 4-0 victory for the Tigers at Koshien Stadium on October 17, 2025.

Pacific League Climax Series

Winner: Fukuoka SoftBank Hawks

How they won: Clinched the series in a decisive Game 6 against the Hokkaido Nippon-Ham Fighters.

Game details: The Hawks secured the win in Game 6, with a final score of 7-1.

Key players: Cuban pitcher Moinelo was named MVP of the series.

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2025 Japan Series

Participants: Hanshin Tigers vs. Fukuoka SoftBank Hawks

Start date: Game 1 is scheduled for Saturday, October 25, 2025.

Significance: The Tigers will be looking to win their second Japan Series title in three years, while the Hawks aim to bounce back from their loss in the 2024 series.

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GUARDIANS PROSPECTS
Most notably: Espino did not pitch; and Antunez remains out.

Joe Lampe (RF - Game 1/PH-backup CF - Game 2, Surprise): combined 3-3, 2 R, 1 BB, 3 SB - Lampe’s three-hit Game 1 masterpiece saw him hit two of the saguaros’ five hardest hit balls of the game (102.0 and 99.9 MPH) and the softest hit ball of the game (49.7 MPH), all for singles, as well as stealing his first two bases of the fall. A third theft followed in the nightcap after he walked as a pinch hitter. [Lampe's subbing for DeLauter in Arizona; a high draft pick who has not developed much]

Juan Benjamin (2B - Game 1, Surprise): 1-2, 1 R, 1 RBI, 1 BB - While Benjamin got the Saguaro scoring underway in the twin bill’s opener with a two-out RBI single (95.1 MPH) in the bottom of the second, he also ended the frame by getting thrown out trying to stretch it into a two-bagger.

Matt Jachec (RP - Game 1, Surprise): S (1), 2 IP, 1 R (unearned), 1 BB, 2 K - Jache used both his sinker and slider to great effect on Tuesday in earning his fifth save in as many 2025 opportunities, with the faster (91.5 MPH) sinker drawing a trio of called strikes while the change of pace provided by his slider (81.8 M{H avg.) made Glendale batters look silly with three whiffs as well as another called strike. [Baseball America reports this guy is a candidate for the Roster with an improved arsenal this summer]

Gabriel Arias (SS, La Guaira): 1-4, 1 R, 1 HR, 2 RBI, 1 BB, 1 K - Arias’ second round-tripper of the Venezuelan campaign got the scoring started in last night’s slugfest.

GUARDIANS PROSPECTS:

Daniel Espino (SP, Surprise): 1.0 IP, H, 0 R, BB, 3 Ks, BK, Timer Violation - Espino made significant process on Wednesday and worked around some traffic by striking out the side in the first inning. A one-out single followed by a walk and balk put two in scoring position before Espino retired the next two without a ball put in play for a clean inning. Perhaps the most intriguing aspect of his appearance was the fact that he topped out at 100.2 mph and averaged 98 mph on his fastball, a pitch thrown for 11 of his 15 pitches.

Zane Morehouse (RP, Surprise): H (1), 0.1 IP, 0 H, 0 R, BB, 0 Ks - Morehouse made a brief relief appearance for the Saguaros and made 13 pitches to record one out. Morehouse leaned on his cutter despite surrendering a walk before exiting the fourth.

Juan Benjamin (3B, Surprise): 1-for-3, R, 2B, SB, HBP - Benjamin reached base twice in the blowout win with a double to lead off the bottom of the eighth as the highlight. It traveled the third-longest distance of the game at 403 feet (102.9 mph exit velocity). He is 5-for-21 in seven AFL games this season with a pair of doubles and he stole his first base following a hit by pitch.

Joe Lampe (DH, Surprise): 0-for-3, BB, SB, CS - Lampe came back down to earth after a breakout performance in his last game when he drew a walk and then was 1-of-2 on stolen base attempts.

Jaison Chourio (CF, Aguilas): 1-for-6, R, HR, RBI, GIDP - Chourio served as the leadoff hitter for the Aguilas squad and deposited the first strike he saw over the center field fence to go up 1-0 before an out was recorded. That would be the only time Chourio reached base on the day and it was the first time he scored a run in his five LVBP games.

Gabriel Arias (SS, Tiburones): 2-for-3, 2 R, 2B, 3B, RBI, BB, SB - Arias did a little bit of everything with a pair of extra-base hits to go with a walk and he swiped his first base of the LVBP. Arias led off the third with a double and then followed that up with an RBI triple to tie the game at 5-5 in the fourth inning. Arias’ hot start has resulted in him being inside the top-10 with a 1.081 OPS in six games.

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Guardians deny Emmanuel Clase’s request to pitch in Venezuela

Updated: Oct. 23, 2025, 5:27 p.m.|Published: Oct. 23, 2025, 4:21 p.m.

By Paul Hoynes, cleveland.com

CLEVELAND, Ohio — The Guardians have denied a request from closer Emmanuel Clase, who is being investigated by MLB for gambling, to pitch in Venezuela this winter.

This rejection follows a decision by the Dominican Republic winter league (LIDOM) not to allow Clase and Cleveland teammate Luis Ortiz to pitch in their native country. When Clase and Ortiz were put on non-disciplinary paid leave in July by MLB for gambling allegations, with approval from the MLB Players Association, there were no restrictions on them pitching this winter in the Dominican Republic because they were born there.

However, if Clase or Ortiz tried to pitch winter ball in a country where they were not natives, they needed consent from the Guardians. MLB was contacted by Venezuela’s winter league earlier this week for permission to let Clase pitch for the Tiburones La Guaira. MLB contacted the Guardians and the Guardians did not give their consent.

Here are some of the reasons:

The investigation is still ongoing.

The Guardians have not been in contact with Clase or Ortiz for months. They have no idea how much they’ve been throwing or training.
If they are found innocent, why would they consent to have Clase pitch in Venezuela instead of getting ready for the 2026 season after missing so much time during the regular season and postseason?

If Clase and Ortiz face discipline from Commissioner Rob Manfred — a lifetime ban is possible — why would the Guardians go out of their way to help either player? The Guardians had to pay their salaries through the full season while scrambling to replace them for the final three months and postseason — Ortiz was in the starting rotation and Clase was MLB’s best closer from 2022-24.

Clase and Ortiz were training with the Estrellas Orientales when LIDOM rejected their request to play in the Dominican. They are suing the league and president Vitelio Mejia for the right to play.

Officially, Clase and Ortiz are no longer on paid leave because the regular season is over. Players get paid only between opening day and the end of the regular season. They are now on the restricted list, which means they do not count against the 40-man roster, and in their specific case they cannot be traded.

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Amed Rosario replaces Antunez on the Scorpions in Arizona Fall League

Tomás Telis sealed La Guaira's victory over Caracas

Caracas.- Leones del Caracas and Tiburones de La Guaira fought again in a dramatic match this Tuesday at the Estadio Universitario, a clash in which Gregorio Petit had the better of a duel of strategies and celebrated the victory by6-5.

With the bases loaded and one out in the bottom of the ninth inning,Tomás TelisHe came to the plate as a pinch-hitter and hit a grounder for first base, scoring a single that drove in the run that allowed the Littoral team to leave Caracas on the field in the first game between the two this season.

The exciting ending was the perfect conclusion to a highly contested and eventful game.






Gabriel Arias hit a two-run home run that started a three-run rally in the third inning.

Sharks punished Luis Miguel Romero in the third inning with home runs ofGabriel Ariasand Daniel Montaño and extended their lead to 4-0 in the sixth inning before the Lions began to score once starter Zac Grotz finished his work.

“Going for the championship with La Guaira is a huge commitment I have to the team,” Gabriel Arias told ByM Sports after the match. “As I said in a previous interview, I don't have any rings in my career, and I hope this is the year. If God gives me health, I'll be here with the team. Communication has been key in these five games, and hearing the samba music fills my heart with emotion.”

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and he's in RF today batting cleanup. Denholm on the mound with his 6.75 ERA supposedly there to work on a knuckleball.

Daniel Espino's 3 strikeouts today in the AFL. His 15th and final pitch of the inning was 100.2 MPH, the hardest he'd thrown since coming back in a game this year.

https://x.com/i/status/1981144949094830209

Another 1 inning outing from Daniel Espino in the AFL today.

His 3rd outing so far this fall.

1IP, 1 hit allowed, 1 walk allowed, 3 strikeouts.

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