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Phillies catcher Ronny Paulino could be in action tonight when the Dominican Rebublic's Tigres de Licey take on Venezuela's Tigres de Aragua 5 p.m. on the MLB Network. Then, Mexico's Mazatlan Venados host Puerto Rico's Leones de Ponce at 10 p.m. Beerleaguer: Paulino has seen action for Licey as both catcher and designated hitter and represents the main Phillies-related attraction during the round-robin tournament. Tonight's game could also feature Phillies non-roster invitee Yorman Bazardo pitching from Venezuela's bullpen. Paulino and...
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