Cardinals Winter League Notebook 10-31-16: Jose Martinez Singles Twice, Doubles, & Drives In Three Runs; Luis Garcia Hits A Two-Run Homer; David Washington Hits A Solo Home Run

Jose 'Cafecito' Martinez - Tiburones de La Guaira

Venezuelan League:

Jose Martinez (St. Louis-La Guaira) started in right field and batted fifth.  3-for-4 with one double, three two-out RBIs, and one run.
Pedro Echemendia (Memphis-La Guaira) entered in the eighth and pitched one inning.  He allowed two hits, one earned run, and one walk.  (p-s:23-11)(g/f:1-2)

La Guaira beat Caracas 7-2
LVBP Official Site Post Game

Jorge Rondon (former St. Louis-Aragua) entered in the seventh and pitched to four batters.  He allowed two hits, two earned runs, and struck one out for the losing decision (0-1).  (p-s:12-8)

Zulia beat Aragua 3-1
LVBP Official Site Post Game

Jose Martinez (former Springfield-Magallanes) started at third base and batted second.  1-for-4 at the plate.

Ildemaro Vargas (former Palm Beach-Lara) started at second base and batted second.  0-for-4 with one strikeout and assisted in one double play.

Lara beat Magallanes 5-2
LVBP Official Site Post Game

Cesar Valera (former Palm Beach-Caribes) started at shortstop and batted ninth.  2-for-4 with one double, one RBI, one run, two fielding errors, and assisted in one double play.

Margarita beat Caribes 7-6
LVBP Official Site Post Game

Notes:
Breyvic Valera (Memphis-Margarita) is expected back in the Margarita lineup on Wednesday, after being hit by a pitch on right elbow: Margarita Official Site

Ildemaro Vargas (former Palm Beach-Lara) left Sunday's game with right hamstring discomfort: Lara Official Site

Alex Gonzalez (Detroit free agent-Caracas) will begin his final professional ball season with Caracas on Monday: El Emergente

Monday's Game:
Caribes (9-11) visits Margarita (13-6) @ 7:00 PM VET


Arizona Fall League:

Stats:
Harrison Bader (Springfield-Glendale) has played in ten games going 12-for-35 (.343) with one double, one home run, six RBIs, 16 total bases, seven runs, three walks, two stolen bases, seven strikeouts, two caught stealing, .385 OBP, .457 SLG, and .842 OPS.
Carson Kelly (St. Louis-Glendale) has played in 11 games going 10-for-40 (.250) with one double, two home runs, ten RBIs, 17 total bases, six runs, five walks, one stolen base, four strikeouts, .333 OBP, .425 SLG, and .758 OPS.
Aramis Garcia (former 2011 draft selection-Scottsdale) has played in eight games going 6-for-24 (.250) with one double, one home run, nine RBIs, ten total bases, two runs, two walks, ten strikeouts, .333 OBP, .417 SLG, and .750 OPS.
Paul DeJong (Springfield-Glendale) has played in ten games going 7-for-34 (.206) with one home run, six RBIs, ten total bases, two runs, one stolen base, ten strikeouts, .194 OBP, .294 SLG, and .489 OPS.

Austin Gomber (Springfield-Glendale) has made four starts posting a 3-0 record, 2.12 ERA, and 0.94 WHIP.  He's allowed 11 hits, five runs (four earned), one home run, five walks, hit one batter, and struck 19 out over 17 innings.
Corey Littrell (Memphis-Glendale) has made five relief appearances posting a 0-1 record, 2.45 ERA, and 0.68 WHIP.  He's allowed four hits, three runs (two earned), one home run, one walk, and struck eight out over 7.1 innings.
Rowan Wick (Springfield-Glendale) has made six relief appearances posting a 0-1 record, 4.50 ERA, 1.67 WHIP, and one hold.  He's allowed six hits, three earned runs, one home run, four walks, and struck five out over six innings.
Ryan Sherriff (Memphis-Glendale) has made five relief appearances posting a 0-1 record, 6.75 ERA, and 2.44 WHIP.  He's allowed ten hits, four earned runs, one home run, three walks, and struck seven out over 5.1 innings.

Monday's Games:
Glendale (6-11) visits Surprise (9-7-1) @ 12:35 PM MST
Peoria (10-5-2) visits Scottsdale (5-12) @ 12:35 PM MST
Salt River (9-7-1) visits Mesa (10-7) @ 12:35 PM MST


Mexican Pacific League:

Efren Navarro (Memphis-Hermosillo) started in left field and batted third.  1-for-3 with one walk.
David Washington (Memphis-Hermosillo) started in right field and batted sixth.  1-for-3 with one home run, one RBI, and two runs.
Luis Garcia (former New Haven-Hermosillo) started at first base and batted seventh.  1-for-4 with one home run, two two-out RBIs, one run, one strikeout, and assisted in one double play.

Mochis beat Hermosillo 4-3
LMP Official Site Post Game

Randy Arozarena (MiLB signing-Navojoa) started in centerfield and batted second.  2-for-3 with one run, one sacrifice, and grounded into one double play.

Navojoa beat Culiacan 3-0
LMP Official Site Post Game

No Games Scheduled For Monday


Dominican League:

Jose Fernandez (Matanzas-Cibaenas) started at third base and batted seventh.  0-for-3 with one strikeout and grounded into one double play.

Cibaenas beat Escogido 5-3
LIDOM Official Site Post Game

Audry Perez (former St. Louis-Estrellas) started at catcher and batted seventh.  1-for-3 with one double.

Licey beat Estrellas 2-0
Listin Diario Post Game

Magneuris Sierra (Peoria-Azucareros) started in right field and batted leadoff.  0-for-5 with one strikeout.
Eugenio Velez (former Memphis-Azucareros) started in left field and batted second.  3-for-5 with one double, one two-out RBI, and one run.

Azucareros beat Cibao 6-5
LIDOM Official Site Post Game

Notes:
Raul Valdes (former St. Louis-Azucareros) will start for Azucareros on Tuesday: Azucareros Official Site

Albert Pujols (former St. Louis-Cibao) and Tony Pena (former St. Louis) took part in special celebration held in Dominican Republic: Listin Diario

Monday's Game:
Estrellas (4-4) visits Cibaenas (4-5) @ 7:30 PM AST


Puerto Rican League:

Anthony Garcia (Memphis-Carolina) started in right field and batted third.  1-for-4 with one stolen base.
Juan Caballero (former Johnson City-Carolina) started and pitched three innings.  He allowed one hit, one earned run, three walks, hit one batter, and struck one out for the losing decision (0-1).  (g/f:2-2)

Jonathan Rodriguez (Springfield-Mayaguez) started at third base and batted fourth.  0-for-4 with one strikeout.
Ivan Maldonado (former MiLB tryout-Mayaguez) started and pitched 3.1 innings.  He allowed one hit, no runs, four walks, and struck one out.  (g/f:5-1)

Mayaguez beat Carolina 5-0
LBPRC Official Site Post Game

Luke Voit (Springfield-Aguadilla) started as designated hitter and batted third.  1-for-3 with one hit by pitch.
Ruben Gotay (former Memphis-Aguadilla) started at first base and batted fourth.  1-for-4 with one strikeout and assisted in one double play.
Yariel Gonzalez (State College-Aguadilla) started in left field and batted seventh.  1-for-3 with one walk.
Ian Snell (former MiLB signing-Aguadilla) entered in the seventh and pitched 1.1 innings.  He allowed one hit, no runs, and struck one out.  (g/f:2-1)(ir-s:2-0)

Caguas beat Aguadilla 3-1
LBPRC Official Site Post Game

Monday's Games:
Santurce (2-0) visits Aguadilla (0-3) @ 7:30 PM AST
Carolina (0-2) visits Caguas (1-1) @ 7:30 PM AST


Nicaraguan League:

Curt Smith (former Springfield-Chinandega) started as designated hitter and batted fourth.  1-for-4 with ground into double play.
Edgard Montiel (DSL-Chinandega) started at first base and batted fifth.  3-for-4 with one strikeout.
Jem Argenal (former GCL-Chinandega) started in left field and batted seventh.  1-for-2 at the plate.

Rivas beat Chinandega 15-1
LNBP Official Site Post Game

No Games Scheduled For Monday


World Cup - U-23:

Allen Cordoba (Johnson City-Panama) started at shortstop and batted second.  1-for-5 with one RBI, one run, one walk, and one strikeout.
Hector Salazar (former GCL-Panama) entered in the seventh and pitched 1.2 innings.  He allowed one hit, one earned run, one walk, and struck two out.  (p-s:28-15)(g/f:1-2)

Panama beat Venezuela 11-3
Panama American Post Game
TV Max Deportes Post Game

Monday's Game:
Panama (3-0) visits RSA (0-3) @ 10:00 AM


Colombian League (November 4, 2016):

Jose Almarante (former Memphis-Sincelejo) is set to pitch for Sincelejo: LCPB Official Site

Cardinals Winter League Notebook 10-30-16: Allen Cordoba Doubles, Homers, & Drives In Four Runs; Kurt Heyer Strikes Out Three Over Five Scoreless Innings; Austin Gomber Strikes Out Five & Allows One Run Over Five Innings For The Win

Allen Cordoba (St. Louis Helmet) - Panama

Venezuelan League:

Jose Martinez (St. Louis-La Guaira) started in right field and batted fifth.  1-for-3 with one walk.

Caracas beat La Guaira 4-0
LVBP Official Site Post Game

Ildemaro Vargas (former Palm Beach-Lara) started at second base and batted second.  2-for-4 with one run and grounded into one double play.
Cedric Hunter (former Memphis-Lara) started in right field and batted eighth.  0-for-2 with two walks (one intentional) and one strikeout.

Ronny Cedeno (former MLB signing-Magallanes) started at third base and batted second.  0-for-4 with one strikeout, one fielding error, and assisted in two double plays.
Jose Martinez (former Springfield-Magallanes) started at first base and batted seventh.  0-for-4 with one run, two strikeouts, and assisted in four double plays.

Lara beat Magallanes 4-2
LVBP Official Site Post Game

Kurt Heyer (Memphis-Zulia) started and pitched five innings.  He allowed four hits, no runs, two walks, and struck three out.  (p-s:78-47)(g/f:7-2)

Zulia beat Aragua 3-2
LVBP Official Site Post Game

Cesar Valera (former Palm Beach-Caribes) entered late in the game at shortstop and batted sixth.  0-for-1 and assisted in one double play.

Breyvic Valera (Memphis-Margarita) started in centerfield and batted second.  Was removed from the game after hit by pitch.
Eliezer Alfonzo (former Peoria-Margarita) started as designated hitter and batted fifth.  1-for-4 with one strikeout.

Margarita beat Caribes 3-1
LVBP Official Site Post Game

Notes:
Breyvic Valera (Memphis-Margarita) was taken to hospital for x-rays after hit by pitch and came out negative: Margarita Official Site

Sunday's Games:
Caracas (8-11) visits La Guaira (7-10) @ 1:00 PM VET
Aragua (7-12) visits Zulia (14-5) @ 1:00 PM VET
Magallanes (8-11) visits Lara (10-10) @ 2:00 PM VET
Caribes (9-10) visits Margarita (12-6) @ 5:00 PM VET


Arizona Fall League:

Austin Gomber (Springfield-Glendale) started and pitched five innings.  He allowed two hits, one unearned run, one walk, hit one batter, and struck five out for the winning decision (3-0).   (p-s:80-53)(g/f:3-5)

Glendale beat Salt River 6-3
MLB Official Site Post Game

No Games Scheduled For Sunday


Mexican Pacific League:

Efren Navarro (Memphis-Hermosillo) started in left field and batted second.  1-for-6 with one walk, one strikeout, grounded into one double play, and one fielding error.
David Washington (Memphis-Hermosillo) started in right field and batted fifth.  0-for-6 with one strikeout.

Hermosillo beat Mochis 4-3 in 14 innings
LMP Official Site Post Game

Randy Arozarena (MiLB signing-Navojoa) started in centerfield and batted second.  2-for-3 with one RBI, one run, one walk, and one strikeout.

Navojoa beat Culiacan 5-4
LMP Official Site Post Game

Notes:
Navojoa placed Kyle Grana (Palm Beach) on the inactive list: Navojoa Official Twitter

Sunday's Games:
Obregon (6-10) visits Mexicali (9-7) @ 3:00 PM PT
Mochis (9-7) visits Hermosillo (10-6) @ 5:00 PM MST
Jalisco (8-8) visits Mazatlan (5-11) @ 5:00 PM MT
Culiacan (8-8) visits Navojoa (9-7) @ 5:00 PM MST


Dominican League:

Eliezer Alvarez (Peoria-Escogido) entered late in the game as a pinch hitter and batted eighth.  0-for-1 at the plate.

Cibao beat Escogido 5-2
LIDOM Official Site Post Game

Eugenio Velez (former Memphis-Azucareros) started in left field and batted second.  1-for-4 with one strikeout.
Magneuris Sierra (Peoria-Azucareros) entered late in the game in right field and batted seventh.  1-for-4 with one run and one strikeout.

Licey beat Azucareros 7-2
LIDOM Official Site Post Game

Notes:
Nick Additon (former Memphis-Escogido) is expected to join Escogido: Pelota LIDOM Twitter

Sunday's Games:
Cibaenas (3-5) visits Escogido (4-4) @ 4:00 PM AST
Licey (4-4) visits Estrellas (4-3) @ 4:00 PM AST
Azucareros (1-7) visits Cibao (8-1) @ 4:00 PM AST


Puerto Rican League:

Anthony Garcia (Memphis-Carolina) started in right field and batted third.  1-for-4 with one run and one strikeout.

J.C. Romero (former St. Louis-Santurce) entered in the seventh and pitched one inning.  He allowed no hits or runs for the hold (1).  (g/f:2-1)

Santurce beat Carolina 7-4
LBPRC Official Site Post Game

Luke Voit (Springfield-Aguadilla) started as designated hitter and batted fourth.  1-for-4 with one strikeout.
Ruben Gotay (former Memphis-Aguadilla) started at first base and batted sixth.  2-for-4 with one run, one strikeout, and grounded into one double play.
Yariel Gonzalez (State College-Aguadilla) entered late in the game as a pinch hitter and batted eighth.  1-for-1 at the plate.

Jonathan Rodriguez (Springfield-Mayaguez) started at first base and batted fourth.  2-for-4 with one double, two runs, one walk, one strikeout, and assisted in one double play.

Mayaguez beat Aguadilla 5-1
LBPRC Official Site Post Game

Sunday's Games:
Carolina (0-1) visits Mayaguez (2-0) @ 4:15 PM AST
Aguadilla (0-2)visits Caguas (0-1) @ 4:15 PM AST


Nicaraguan League:

Curt Smith (former Springfield-Chinandega) started in right field and batted fourth.  1-for-4 with one double and one walk.
Edgard Montiel (former DSL-Chinandega) started at first base and batted sixth.  0-for-2 with one run, one walk, and one strikeout.
Jem Argenal (former GCL-Chinandega) started in left field and batted eighth.  1-for-4 with two strikeouts.

Granada beat Chinandega 10-3
LNBP Official Site Post Game

Sunday's Games:
Granada (2-0) visits Boer (1-1) @ 10:00 AM
Chinandega (0-2) visits Rivas (1-1) @ 4:00 PM


World Cup - U-23:

Allen Cordoba (Johnson City-Panama) started at shortstop and batted second.  2-for-4 with one double, one home run, four RBIs, two runs, one hit by pitch, and one strikeout.

Panama beat Czech Republic 17-3
Panama American Post Game

Sunday's Game:
Panama (2-0) visits Venezuela (1-1) @ 12:00 PM

Cardinals Winter League Notebook 10-29-16: Aramis Garcia Homers & Drives In Four Runs; Ramon Delgado Strikes Out Two Over Three Scoreless Innings; Nick Greenwood Strikes Out Three & Allows One Run Over Five Innings

Aramis Garcia - Scottsdale Scorpions

Venezuelan League:

Cesar Valera (former Palm Beach-Caribes) entered late in the game at shortstop.

Jose Martinez (St. Louis-La Guaira) started in right field and batted fifth.  1-for-3 with one walk, one strikeout, one caught stealing, and one outfield assist.
Juan Gonzalez (former Memphis-La Guaira) entered in the seventh and pitched to two batters.  He allowed one hit and no runs for the blown save (1).  (p-s:10-5)(g/f:1-0)(ir-s:1-1)

Caribes beat La Guaira 5-3
LVBP Official Site Post Game

Ronny Cedeno (former MLB signing-Magallanes) started at third base and batted second.  1-for-3 with one double, one two-out RBI, and assisted in one double play.
Jose Martinez (former Springfield-Magallanes) started at second base and moved to third, batting eighth.  0-for-1 with one run and assisted in two double plays.

Breyvic Valera (Memphis-Margarita) started in centerfield and batted second.  2-for-4 with one triple, one run, one walk, and one strikeout.
Eliezer Alfonzo (former Peoria-Margarita) started as designated hitter and batted fifth.  0-for-4 with three strikeouts.
Nick Greenwood (former St. Louis-Margarita) started and pitched six innings.  He allowed three hits, one earned run, hit one batter, and struck three out.  (p-s:75-52)(g/f:8-4)

Margarita beat Magallanes 3-2
LVBP Official Site Post Game

Ildemaro Vargas (former Palm Beach-Lara) started at second base and batted second.  0-for-2 with two walks, one sacrifice, and assisted in one double play.
Cedric Hunter (former Memphis-Lara) started in centerfield and batted eighth.  1-for-4 at the plate.

Lara beat Aragua 7-6
LVBP Official Site Post Game

Notes:
Rafael Ortega (former Memphis-Caribes) will begin play in Parallel League in the coming days and John Church (former Memphis-Caribes) is expected to join Caribes in first week of November: LVBP Official Site

Pedro Rodriguez (former MiLB signing-Caribes) is waiting to sign a contract before joining Caribes: El Emergente

Saturday's Games:
La Guaira (7-9) visits Caracas (7-11) @ 5:00 PM VET
Lara (9-10) visits Magallanes (8-10) @ 5:30 PM VET
Aragua (7-11) visits Zulia (13-5) @ 5:30 PM VET - Kurt Heyer (Memphis) is scheduled to start for Zulia
Caribes (9-9) visits Margarita (11-6) @ 7:00 PM VET


Venezuelan Parallel League:

Leobaldo Pina (Peoria-Caracas) started at third base and moved to shortstop, batting third.  1-for-4 with one run, one strikeout, and committed one error.
Jesus Ustariz (former Johnson City-Caracas) started in right field and moved to first base, batting fourth.  2-for-4 with one double.
Gerwuins Velazco (State College-Caracas) entered in the fifth and pitched one inning.  He allowed one hit, one earned run, one walk, threw one wild pitch, and struck one out.  (g/f:1-0)
Dail Villanueva (former Peoria-Caracas) entered in the sixth and pitched one inning.  He allowed one hit, no runs, and struck one out.  (g/f:1-0)

Caracas beat Aragua 4-2
Caracas Official Site Post Game

No Games Scheduled For Saturday Or Sunday


Arizona Fall League:

Carson Kelly (St. Louis-Glendale) started as designated hitter and batted third.  0-for-4 with one strikeout.
Paul DeJong (Springfield-Glendale) started at shortstop and batted fifth.  1-for-3 with one strikeout and assisted in one double play.
Rowan Wick (Springfield-Glendale) entered in the eighth and pitched one inning.  He allowed no hits or runs, and struck one out.  (p-s:14-11)(g/f:0-2)
Ryan Sherriff (Memphis-Glendale) entered in the ninth and pitched one inning.  He allowed one hit and no runs.  (p-s:14-12)(g/f:3-0)

Salt River beat Glendale 4-1
MLB Official Site Post Game

Aramis Garcia (former 2011 draft selection-Scottsdale) started at catcher and batted seventh.  1-for-3 with one home run, four RBIs, one run one strikeout, and allowed two stolen bases.

Scottsdale beat Surprise 6-3
MLB Official Site Post Game

Saturday's Games:
Glendale (5-11) visits Salt River (9-6-1) @ 12:35 PM MST
Peoria (10-4-2) visits Mesa (9-7) @ 12:35 PM MST
Scottsdale (5-11) visits Surprise (8-7-1) @ 12:35 PM MST


Mexican Pacific League:

Ramon Delgado (former Memphis-Jalisco) entered in the fourth and pitched three innings.  He allowed two hits, no runs, and struck two out.  (p-s:37-27)(g/f:3-1)

Mazatlan beat Jalisco 5-4
LMP Official Site Post Game

Efren Navarro (Memphis-Hermosillo) started in left field and batted second.  1-for-4 with one run, one walk, and one strikeout.
David Washington (Memphis-Hermosillo) started in right field and batted fifth.  1-for-4 with two runs, one walk, one stolen base, and two strikeouts.

Hermosillo beat Mochis 9-4
LMP Official Site Post Game

Iker Franco (former Springfield-Culiacan) started at catcher and batted eighth.  2-for-5 with two runs and one strikeout.

Randy Arozarena (MiLB signing-Navojoa) started in centerfield and batted second.  0-for-2 at the plate.

Culiacan beat Navojoa 8-4
LMP Official Site Post Game

Notes:
David Washington (Memphis-Hermosillo) talks about joining Hermosillo and importance of playing with Efren Navarro (Memphis-Hermosillo): Hermosillo Official Twitter and Hermosillo Official Site

Saturday's Games:
Jalisco (7-8) visits Mazatlan (5-10) @ 6:00 PM MT
Mochis (9-6) visits Hermosillo (9-6) @ 6:00 PM MST
Obregon (6-9) visits Mexicali (8-7) @ 6:00 PM PT
Culiacan (8-7) visits Navojoa (8-7) @ 7:30 PM VET


Dominican League:

Jose Miguel Fernandez (Matanzas-Cibaenas) started at third base and batted seventh.   3-for-4 with one strikeout.

Licey beat Cibaenas 3-0
LIDOM Official Site Post Game

Audry Perez (former St. Louis-Estrellas) started at catcher and batted eighth.  0-for-4 with one strikeout and grounded into one double play.

Cibao beat Estrellas 4-3
LIDOM Official Site Post Game

Magneuris Sierra (Peoria-Azucareros) started in right field and batted leadoff.  1-for-6 with one double and one strikeout.
Eugenio Velez (former Memphis-Azucareros) started in left field and batted second.  2-for-6 with one double and three runs,
Luis Cruz (Springfield-Azucareros) entered late in the game as catcher and batted eighth.  0-for-1 at the plate.

Escogido beat Azucareros 8-6 in 12 innings
LIDOM Official Site Post Game

Saturday's Games:
Cibao (7-1) visits Escogido (4-3) @ 4:00 PM AST
Licey (3-4) visits Azucareros (1-6) @ 7:30 PM AST


Puerto Rican League:

Jonathan Rodriguez (Springfield-Mayaguez) started at first base and batted fourth.  0-for-4 with one walk and assisted in one double play.
Tyler Herron (former Springfield-Mayaguez) entered in the third and pitched two innings.  He allowed four hits, three runs (two earned), one home run, one walk, and struck two out.  (g/f:1-3)
Kevin Herget (Springfield-Mayaguez) entered in the ninth and pitched one inning.  He allowed one hit, no runs, and one walk for the save (1).  (g/f:2-0)

Luke Voit (Springfield-Aguadilla) started as designated hitter and batted fourth.  1-for-4 with one double and one walk.
Ruben Gotay (former Memphis-Aguadilla) stated at first base and batted sixth.  1-for-3 with one home run, one RBI, two runs, two walks, and one fielding error.
Ian Snell (former MiLB signing-Aguadilla) entered in the ninth and pitched one inning.  He allowed one hit and no runs.  (g/f:2-1)

Mayaguez beat Aguadilla 7-6
LBPRC Official Site Post Game

Saturday's Games:
Carolina (0-0) visits Santurce (1-0) @ 7:30 PM AST
Aguadilla (0-1) visits Mayaguez (1-0) @ 7:30 PM AST


Nicaraguan League:

Fidencio Flores (former GCL-Boer) entered in the seventh and pitched 1.1 innings.  He allowed no hits or runs, and struck one out.  (g/f:2-0)(ir-s:1-0)
Jhonny Polanco (former Springfield-Boer) entered in the ninth and pitched to three batters.  He allowed no hits or runs, two walks, and struck one out.

Boer beat Rivas 8-5
LNBP Official Site Post Game

Curt Smith (former Springfield-Chinandega) started in right field and batted fourth.  1-for-4 with one home run, one RBI, and one run.
Edgard Montiel (former DSL-Chinandega) started at first base and batted sixth.  1-for-3 with one walk.
Jem Argenal (former GCL-Chinandega) started in left field and batted seventh.  0-for-4 with one strikeout.

Granada beat Chinandega 3-1
LNBP Official Site Post Game

Saturday's Games:
Rivas (0-1) visits Boer (1-0) @ 2:00 PM
Granada (1-0) visits Chinandega (0-1) @ 4:00 PM


World Cup - U-23:

Allen Cordoba (Johnson City-Panama) started at shortstop and batted second.  0-for-4 at the plate.

Panama beat Mexico 3-1

Saturday's Game:
Panama (1-0) visits Czech Republic (0-1) @ 2:30 PM

Cardinals Winter League Notebook 10-28-16: Eliezer Alfonzo Doubles & Drives In Three Runs (Including 500th Career RBI); Jose Martinez Singles, Walks, & Knocks In Two Runs; Anderson Gerdel Strikes Out Three Over Four Scoreless Innings

Eliezer Alfonzo - Bravos de Margarita

Venezuelan League:

Roberto Canache (former Johnson City-Caribes) entered in the tenth and pitched 2.1 innings.  He allowed two hits, one earned run, one intentional and struck three out for the losing decision (1-1).  (p-s:47-28)(g/f:1-2)

Jose Martinez (St. Louis-La Guaira) started in right field and batted fifth.  1-for-4 with two RBIs, one walk, and one strikeout.
Jose Gonzalez (former Springfield-La Guaira) entered late in the game at catcher and batted eighth.  1-for-1 and threw out one of two base runners.
Pedro Echemendia (Memphis-La Guaira) entered in the tenth and pitched one inning.  He allowed two hits and no runs.  (p-s:18-11)(g/f:0-1)

La Guaira beat Caribes 4-3 in 12 innings
LVBP Official Site Post Game

Ronny Cedeno (former MLB signing-Magallanes) started at third base and batted second.  0-for-5 with one strikeout.
Jose Martinez (former Springfield-La Guaira) entered late in the game in left field and batted fourth.  1-for-2 with one strikeout.

Breyvic Valera (Memphis-Margarita) started in centerfield and batted leadoff.  3-for-5 with one double, one two-out RBI, and two runs.
Eliezer Alfonzo (former Peoria-Margarita) started as designated hitter and batted fifth.  1-for-5 with one double, three RBIs, and two strikeouts.
Kender Villegas (former Palm Beach-Margarita) entered in the ninth and pitched one inning.  He allowed two hits, one earned run, one home run, and one walk.  (p-s:22-13)(g/f:3-0)

Margarita beat Magallanes 14-7
LVBP Official Site Post Game

Notes:
Eliezer Alfonzo (former Peoria-Margarita) collected his 500th RBI in Thursday's game: El Emergente

John Church (former Memphis-Caribes) is expected to join Caribes next week: El Emergente

Friday's Games:
Caribes (8-9) visits La Guaira (7-8) @ 7:00 PM VET
Caracas (6-11) visits Zulia (13-4) @ 7:00 PM VET
Magallanes (8-9) visits Margarita (10-6) @ 7:00 PM VET
Aragua (7-10) visits Lara (8-10) @ 7:00 PM VET


Venezuelan Parallel League:

Leobaldo Pina (Peoria-Caracas) started at shortstop and batted third.  2-for-4 with one double, one RBI, one run, and one strikeout.
Jesus Ustariz (former Johnson City-Caracas) started at first base and batted fourth.  1-for-4 with one RBI, one stolen base, and committed one error.

Caracas beat Caimanes 4-1
Caracas Official Site Post Game

Anderson Gerdel (former Palm Beach-La Guaira) started and pitched four innings.  He allowed two hits, no runs, and struck three out.  (g/f:6-3)

La Guaira beat Zulia 11-3

Jorge Rondon (former St. Louis-Aragua) entered in the fourth and pitched one inning.  He allowed three hits, one earned run, and struck two out.  (g/f:0-1)

Margarita-Caribes beat Aragua 7-1

Friday's Games:
Caracas (8-4) visits Aragua (7-4) @ 10:00 AM VET
Margarita-Caribes (8-4) visits Lara (6-6) @ 11:00 AM VET
Zulia (5-6) visits Boston (8-3) @ 11:00 AM VET
Magallanes (3-9) visits La Guaira (7-4) @ 11:00 AM VET
Philadelphia (4-7) visits Detroit (2-7) @ 11:00 AM VET


Arizona Fall League:

Carson Kelly (St. Louis-Glendale) started at catcher and batted third.  2-for-2 with two runs and two walks, one sacrifice, one passed ball, and allowed four stolen bases.
Harrison Bader (Springfield-Glendale) started in left field and batted fifth.  1-for-5 with one two-out RBI, one stolen base, and one outfield assist.
Corey Littrell (Memphis-Glendale) entered in the ninth and pitched to one batter.  He allowed no hits or runs, and struck one out.  (p-s:4-4)(ir-s:1-0)

Mesa beat Glendale 10-7
MLB Official Site Post Game

Notes:
Matt Holliday (St. Louis-Mesa), Albert Pujols (former St. Louis-Scottsdale), Max Scherzer (former 2003 draft selection-Scottsdale), and Adam Wainwright (St. Louis-Mesa) were named to AFL's Top 25 All-Time Players: MLB Official Site

Friday's Games:
Mesa (8-7) visits Peoria (10-3-2) @ 12:35 PM MST
Salt River (8-6-1) visits Glendale (5-10) @ 12:35 PM MST
Surprise (8-6-1) visits Scottsdale (4-11) @ 12:35 PM MST


Mexican Pacific League:

Efren Navarro (Memphis-Hermosillo) started at first base and batted fourth.  0-for-4 with one RBI.

Culiacan beat Hermosillo 4-3
LMP Official Site Post Game

Randy Arozarena (MiLB signing-Navojoa) started in centerfield and batted second.  1-for-5 with one RBI.
Kyle Grana (Palm Beach-Navojoa) entered in the eighth and pitched to four batters.  He allowed no hits, one earned run, and three walks for the hold (1).  (p-s:23-8)(ir-s:1-0)

Mazatlan beat Navojoa 3-2 in 10 innings
LMP Official Site Post Game

Friday's Games:
Jalisco (7-7) visits Mazatlan (4-10) @ 8:00 PM MT
Mochis (9-5) visits Hermosillo (8-6) @ 7:30 PM MST
Culiacan (7-7) visits Navojoa (8-6) @ 7:30 PM MST
Obregon (6-8) visits Mexicali (7-7) @ 7:30 PM PT


Dominican League:

Jose Fernandez (Matanzas-Cibaenas) started at third base and batted seventh.  2-for-3 with one RBI, one run, one walk, one throwing error, and assisted in one double play.
Norge Ruiz (Camaguey- Cibaenas) started and pitched five innings.  He allowed two hits, no runs, one walk, and struck five out.  (g/f:7-2)

Cibaenas beat Estrellas 8-0
Listin Diario Post Game

Notes:
Hector Luna (former St. Louis-Hiroshima-Cibaenas) will be returning to the Dominican Republic after getting injured in Climax Series: Yakyubaka

Friday's Games:
Cibaenas (3-4) visits Licey (2-4) @ 7:15 PM  AST
Estrellas (4-2) visits Cibao (6-1) @ 7:30 PM AST
Escogido (3-3) visits Azucareros (1-5) @ 7:30 PM AST


Puerto Rican League:

Robby Rowland (Springfield-Caguas) entered in the eighth and pitched to three batters.  He allowed one hit, one unearned run, and one walk for the hold (1).  (g/f:1-0)

J.C. Romero (former St. Louis-Santurce) entered in the seventh and pitched one inning.  He allowed no hits or runs, and struck three out.

Santurce beat Caguas 4-3 in 11 innings
LBPRC Official Site Post Game

Friday's Games:
Mayaguez (0-0) visits Aguadilla (0-0) @ 7:30 PM AST


Nicaraguan League:

Curt Smith (former Springfield-Chinandega) is expected to play for Chinandega: La Prensa

Friday's Games:
Boer (0-0) visits Rivas (0-0) @ 6:00 PM
Chinandega (0-0) visits Granada (0-0) @ 6:00 PM


Colombian League (November 4, 2016):

Jose Calero (former GCL-Sincelejo) is expected to join Sincelejo 2016-17 camp on October 30th: El Meridiano

Cardinals Winter League Notebook 10-27-16: Evan MacLane Strikes Out Five Over Six Scoreless Innings; Eugenio Velez Singles Twice, Triples, & Drives In One Run; Iker Franco Doubles & Hits A Solo Home Run

Evan MacLane - Estrellas Orientales

Venezuelan League:

Ildemaro Vargas (former Palm Beach-Lara) started at second base and batted second.  0-for-3 with one walk and one strikeout.
Cedric Hunter (former Memphis-Lara) started in centerfield and moved to right, batting eighth.  1-for-4 with one double, one run, one strikeout, and one caught stealing.

Breyvic Valera (Memphis-Margarita) started in centerfield and batted second.  0-for-4 at the plate.
Eliezer Alfonzo (former Peoria-Margarita) started as designated hitter and batted fourth.  1-for-2 with two walks.

Lara beat Margarita 4-1
LVBP Official Site Post Game

Ronny Cedeno (former MLB signing-Magallanes) started at shortstop and batted second.  4-for-5 with one double, one RBI, one run, one stolen base, and assisted in three double plays.

Magallanes beat Aragua 4-0
LVBP Official Site Post Game

Jose Martinez (St. Louis-La Guaira) started in right field and batted fifth.  1-for-4 with one two-out RBI and one outfield assist.
Pedro Echemendia (Memphis-La Guaira) entered in the seventh and pitched one inning.  He allowed no hits or runs for the hold (2).  (p-s:7-4)(g/f:1-1)(ir-s:1-0)

La Guaira beat Zulia 3-1
LVBP Official Site Post Game

Notes:
Cesar Izturis (former St. Louis-Lara) will take over as Lara first base coach for a short period of time: Lara Official Site

Thursday's Games:
Caribes (8-8) visits La Guaira (6-8) @ 7:00 PM VET
Caracas (6-10) visits Zulia (12-4) @ 7:00 PM VET
Magallanes (8-8) visits Margarita (9-6) @ 7:00 PM VET


Arizona Fall League:

Harrison Bader (Springfield-Glendale) started in centerfield and batted fourth.  1-for-3 with one run and one walk.

Glendale beat Salt River 6-1
MLB Official Site Post Game

Aramis Garcia (former 2011 draft selection-Scottsdale) started at catcher and batted seventh.  2-for-4 with one RBI and threw out one base runner.

Surprise beat Scottsdale 6-1
MLB Official Site Post Game

Thursday's Games:
Mesa (7-7) visits Glendale (5-9) @ 12:35 PM MST
Surprise (7-6-1) visits Peoria (10-2-2) @ 12:35 PM MST
Scottsdale (3-11) visits Salt River (8-5-1) @ 6:35 PM MST


Mexican Pacific League:

Efren Navarro (Memphis-Hermosillo) started in left field and moved to first base, batting fourth.  1-for-4 with one strikeout and one outfield assist.

Iker Franco (former Springfield-Culiacan) started at catcher and batted eighth.  2-for-3 with one double, one home run, one two-out RBI, one run, and one strikeout.

Hermosillo beat Culiacan 6-3
LMP Official Site Post Game

Randy Arozarena (MiLB signing-Navojoa) started in centerfield and batted second.  1-for-4 with one sacrifice, one stolen base, and one strikeout.

Navojoa beat Mazatlan 6-5
LMP Official Site Post Game

Thursday's Games:
Hermosillo (8-5) visits Culiacan (6-7) @ 7:30 PM MT
Mochis (9-4) visits Obregon (5-8) @ 7:00 PM MST
Navojoa (8-5) visits Mazatlan (3-10) @ 8:00 PM MT
Jalisco (7-6) visits Mexicali (6-7) @ 7:30 PM PT


Dominican League:

Eugenio Velez (former Memphis-Azucareros) started in left field and batted leadoff.  3-for-5 with one triple, one RBI, and one run.

Eliezer Alvarez (Peoria-Escogido) entered late in the game at second base and batted third.  0-for-1 with one strikeout, one throwing error, and assisted in one double play.

Escogido beat Azucareros 13-4
LIDOM Official Site Post Game

Audry Perez (former St. Louis-Estrellas) started at catcher and batted eighth.  0-for-2 and allowed one stolen base.
Evan MacLane (former St. Louis-Estrellas) started and pitched six innings.  He allowed three hits, no runs, and struck five out.  (g/f:5-3)

Cibao beat Estrellas 2-0
Listin Diario Post Game

Tony Cruz (former St. Louis-Licey) started at catcher and batted seventh.  0-for-3 with one run, one walk, one strikeout, and allowed one stolen base.

Jose Fernandez (Matanzas-Cibaenas) started at third base and batted sixth.  1-for-5 with one strikeout.
Angel Castro (former Memphis-Cibaenas) started and pitched five innings.  He allowed five hits, five runs (four earned), two walks, and struck three out.  (g/f:9-5)

Licey beat Cibaenas 9-7
LIDOM Official Site Post Game

Notes:
D'Angelo Jimenez (former Memphis-Licey) talks about the differences in hitting in the U.S. and Dominican: Licey Official Site

Thursday's Game:
Estrellas (4-1) visits Cibaenas (2-4) @ 7:30 PM AST


Puerto Rican League:

Notes:
Anthony Garcia (Memphis-Carolina) is listed on the Carolina 2016-17 opening day roster: LBPRC Official Site

Thursday's Game:
Caguas (0-0) visits Santurce (0-0) @ 7:30 PM AST


Tokyo Dome Exhibition (November 12, 2016):

J.C. Sulbaran (Springfield-KNBSB) is listed on the Dutch team's roster: Mister Baseball


Nippon Professional Baseball:

So Taguchi (former St. Louis-Orix) is returning as manager for Orix minor league team in 2017: Yakyubaka

Cardinals Winter League Notebook 10-26-16: Oscar Taveras Remembered; Cedric Hunter & Leobaldo Pina Each Single & Drive In One Run; Boone Whiting Was Released

Boone Whiting - Aguilas del Zulia

Venezuelan League:

Ildemaro Vargas (former Palm Beach-Lara) started at second base and batted second.  2-for-4 with one run, one strikeout, was picked off, and assisted in one double play.
Cedric Hunter (former Memphis-Lara) entered late in the game in centerfield and batted ninth.  1-for-1 with one two-out RBI and one walk.

Breyvic Valera (Memphis-Margarita) started in centerfield and batted second.  1-for-3 with one walk.
Eliezer Alfonzo (former Peoria-Margarita) started as designated hitter and batted fifth.  1-for-3 with one run and two strikeouts.
Silfredo Garcia (Springfield-Margarita) entered in the seventh and pitched to two batters.  He allowed one hit, one earned run, and struck one out for the hold (1).  (p-s:10-5)

Margarita beat Lara 4-3
LVBP Official Site Post Game

Ronny Cedeno (former MLB signing-Magallanes) started at shortstop and batted second.  4-for-6 with five runs, one stolen base, and assisted in one double play.
Jose Martinez (former Springfield-Magallanes) entered late in the game at second base and batted seventh.  1-for-1 with one double and one run.

Magallanes beat Caracas 20-7
LVBP Official Site Post Game

Jose Martinez (St. Louis-La Guaira) started in right field and batted fifth.  1-for-4 with one run and grounded into one double play.

Zulia beat La Guaira 3-2
LVBP Official Site Post Game

Notes:
Edubray Ramos (former VSL-La Guaira) will not pitch this winter after ending the season with elbow soreness: Andriw Sanchez Ruiz Twitter

Zulia released Boone Whiting (former Memphis): El Emergente

Alex Gonzalez (Detroit free agent-Caracas) will be added to the roster when ready to play: El Emergente

Jorge Rondon (former St. Louis-Aragua) was added to the Aragua active roster: El Emergente

Juan Gonzalez (former Memphis-La Guaira) was added to the La Guaira active roster: El Emergente

Wednesday's Games:
Lara (7-10) visits Margarita (9-5) @ 7:00 PM VET
Caribes (8-8) visits Caracas (6-10) @ 7:00 PM VET
Magallanes (7-8) visits Aragua (7-9) @ 7:00 PM VET
La Guaira (5-8) visits Zulia (12-3) @ 7:00 PM VET


Venezuelan Parallel League:

Leobaldo Pina (Peoria-Caracas) started at shortstop and batted second.  1-for-5 with one RBI
Jesus Ustariz (former Johnson City-Caracas) started at third base and batted fourth.  0-for-2 with one RBI, one walk, one sac fly, one stolen base, and committed two errors.
Dail Villanueva (former Peoria-Caracas) entered in the eighth and pitched one inning.  He allowed no hits or runs.  (g/f:2-1)

Margarita-Caribes beat Caracas 5-4
Caracas Official Site Post Game

Hector Garcia (former Johnson City-La Guaira) started as designated hitter and batted sixth.  0-for-4 with two strikeouts.
Anderson Gerdel (former Palm beach-La Guaira) entered in the 11th and pitched one inning.  He allowed one hit, no runs, two walks, and struck one out for the winning decision (2-0).  (g/f:1-0)

La Guaira beat Detroit 5-4 in 11 innings

Wednesday's Games:
Aragua (7-2) visits Magallanes (3-8) @ 10:00 AM VET
Zulia (4-5) visits Lara (5-6) @ 11:00 AM VET
Detroit (2-8) visits Boston (7-3) @ 11:00 AM VET
Philadelphia (4-6) visits La Guaira (7-4) @ 11:00 AM VET
Margarita-Caribes (7-4) visits Caimanes (4-7) @ 11:00 AM VET


Arizona Fall League:

Carson Kelly (St. Louis-Glendale) started at catcher and batted fifth.  0-for-4, one passed ball, and threw out one base runner.
Paul DeJong (Springfield-Glendale) started at shortstop and batted seventh.  1-for-3 at the plate.
Rowan Wick (Springfield-Glendale) entered in the eighth and pitched one inning.  He allowed two hits, no runs, and struck one out.  (p-s:12-9)(g/f:0-2)

Surprise beat Glendale 4-0
MLB Official Site Post Game

Wednesday's Games:
Glendale (4-9) visits Salt River (8-4-1) @ 12:35 PM MST
Peoria (10-1-2) visits Mesa (6-7) @ 12:35 PM MST
Scottsdale (3-10) visits Surprise (6-6-1) @ 12:35 PM MST


Mexican Pacific League:

Efren Navarro (Memphis-Hermosillo) started at first base and batted third.  0-for-5 with three strikeouts and assisted in one double play.

Iker Franco (former Springfield-Culiacan) started as designated hitter and batted eighth.  0-for-3 with two strikeouts and grounded into one double play.

Culiacan beat Hermosillo 3-1 in 11 innings
LMP Official Site Post Game

Randy Arozarena (MiLB signing-Navojoa) started in centerfield and batted second.  1-for-5 with one run and grounded into one double play.
Kyle Grana (Palm Beach-Navojoa) entered in the ninth and pitched one inning.  He allowed two hits, two earned runs, two walks, and struck one out for the save (3).  (p-s:31-16)(g/f:1-1)

Navojoa beat Mazatlan 9-8
LMP Official Site Post Game

Ramon Delgado (former Memphis-Jalisco) entered in the seventh and pitched to five batters.  He allowed three hits, one earned run, threw one wild pitch, and struck one out.  (p-s:20-16)(g/f:1-0)

Jalisco beat Mexicali 8-2
LMP Official Site Post Game

Wednesday's Games:
Hermosillo (7-5) visits Culiacan (6-6) @ 7:30 PM MST
Mochis (8-4) visits Obregon (5-7) @ 7:00 PM MST
Navojoa (7-5) visits Mazatlan (3-9) @ 8:00 PM MT
Jalisco (6-6) visits Mexicali (6-6) @ 7:30 PM PT


Dominican League:

Eliezer Alvarez (Peoria-Escogido) started as designated hitter and batted seventh.  0-for-4 with three strikeouts.

Tony Cruz (former St. Louis-Licey) started at catcher and batted eighth.  0-for-2 with one walk, one strikeout, and allowed two stolen bases.

Escogido beat Licey 4-0

Jose Fernandez (Matanzas-Cibaenas) started as designated hitter and batted sixth.  1-for-3 at the plate.

Cibao beat Cibaenas 5-4 in 10 innings
LIDOM Official Site Post Game

Eugenio Velez (former Memphis-Azucareros) started in left field and batted leadoff.  0-for-5 at the plate.
Magneuris Sierra (Peoria-Azucareros) started in right field and batted second.  0-for-5 with one run and two strikeouts.

Estrellas beat Azucareros 2-1 in 11 innings
LIDOM Official Site Post Game

Notes:
Remembering Oscar Taveras (St. Louis-Cibaenas) on the second anniversary of his death: Cibaenas Official Site

Raul Valdes (former St. Louis-Azucareros) plans to pitch in November: Azucareros Official Twitter

Wednesday's Games:
Azucareros (1-4) visits Escogido (2-3) @ 7:15 PM  AST
Cibao (5-1) visits Estrellas (4-0) @ 7:30 PM AST
Licey (1-4) visits Cibaenas (2-3) @ 7:30 PM AST


Colombian League (November 4, 2016):

Dewin Perez (State College-Cartagena) was loaned out to Barranquilla: El Meridiano

Cardinals Winter League Notebook 10-25-16: Paul DeJong Homers & Drives In Three Runs; Austin Gomber Strikes Out Five & Allows One Run Over Five Innings For The Win; Corey Littrell Strikes Out Five Of Seven Batters Faced

Corey Littrell - Glendale Desert Dogs

Venezuelan League:

Stats:
Jose Martinez (St. Louis-La Guaira) has played in four games going 6-for-13 (.462) with one home run, two RBIs, nine total bases, two runs, three walks, two strikeouts, one caught stealing, .529 OBP, .692 SLG, and 1.222 OPS.
Breyvic Valera (Memphis-Margarita) has played in 13 games going 17-for-47 (.362) with four doubles, one triple, two home runs, six RBIs, 29 total bases, 12 runs, five walks, two stolen bases, six strikeouts, two caught stealing, .407 OBP, .617 SLG, and 1.024 OPS.
Jose Martinez (former Springfield-Magallanes) has played in 13 games going 9-for-27 (.333) with one double, five RBIs, ten total bases, one run, one walk, one stolen bases, four strikeouts, .345 OBP, .370 SLG, and .715 OPS.
Eliezer Alfonzo (former Peoria-Margarita) has played in nine games going 12-for-37 (.324) with one double, two home runs, six RBIs, 19 total bases, five runs, nine strikeouts, .324 OBP, .514 SLG, and .838 OPS.
Ronny Cedeno (former MLB signing-Magallanes) has played in 14 games going four doubles, one triple, five RBIs, 19 total bases, five runs, two walks, nine strikeouts, .268 OBP, .358 SLG, and .626 OPS.
Jose Godoy (Peoria-Caribes) has played in four games going 2-for-9 (.222) with two RBIs, two total bases, two runs, one walk, one strikeout, .364 OBP, .222 SLG, and .586 OPS.
Cesar Valera (former Palm Beach-Caribes) has played in 13 games going 9-for-43 (.209) with three doubles, nine RBIs, 12 total bases, seven runs, six walks, eight strikeouts, .314 OBP, .279 SLG, and .593 OPS.
Ildemaro Vargas (former Palm Beach-Lara) has played in 14 games going 9-for-54 (.167) with two doubles, one triple, three RBIs, 14 total bases, 13 total bases, five runs, two walks, one stolen base, six strikeouts, .196 OBP, .241 SLG, and ;437 OPS.
Joshua Lopez (Johnson City-Margarita) has played in three games going 1-for-8 (.125) with one home run, one RBI, four total bases, one run, two strikeouts, .125 OBP, .500 SLG, and .625 OPS.
Cedric Hunter (former Memphis-Lara) has played in nine games going 2-for-23 (.087) with one double, three RBIs, three runs, five walks, four strikeouts, .241 OBP, .130 SLG, and .373 OPS.

Boone Whiting (former Memphis-Zulia) has made three appearances (one start) posting a 0-0 record, 0.00 ERA, 1.05 WHIP, and one hold.  He's allowed three hits, no runs, four walks, and struck six out over 6.2 innings.
Kender Villegas (former Palm Beach-Margarita) has made three relief appearances posting a 0-0 record, and 0.60 WHIP.  He's allowed two hits, no runs, and struck one out over 3.1 innings.
Pedro Echemendia (Memphis-La Guaira) has made five relief appearances posting a 1-1 record, 2.08 ERA, 0.92 WHIP, and one hold.  He's allowed two hits, one earned run, one home run, two walks, and struck one out over 4.1 innings.
Kurt Heyer (Memphis-Zulia) has made three starts posting a 0-1 record, 3.46 ERA, and 1.38 WHIP.  He's allowed 16 hits, seven runs (five earned), two walks, hit two batters, and struck four out over 13 innings.
Roberto Canache (former Johnson City-Caribes) has made five relief appearances posting a 1-0 record, 4.70 ERA, and 1.30 WHIP.  He's allowed eight hits, five runs (four earned), one home run, two walks, and struck four out over 7.2 innings.
Richard Castillo (former Memphis-Lara) has made two appearances (one start) posting a 0-1 record, 6.75 ERA, and 1.95 WHIP.  He's allowed nine hits, six runs (five earned), four walks, and struck three out over 6.2 innings.
Nick Greenwood (former St. Louis-Margarita) has made two starts and posted a 1-1 record, 9.00 ERA, and 1.63 WHIP.  He's allowed 11 hits, eight earned runs, one home run, two walks, and struck four out over eight innings.
David Oca (Johnson City-Caribes) has made seven relief appearances posting a 0-1 record, 18.00 ERA, and 2.50 WHIP.  He's allowed four hits, four earned runs, one walk, and struck three out over two innings.
Dail Villanueva (former Peoria-Caracas) has made one relief appearance posting a 0-0 record, *.** ERA, and *.** WHIP.  He's allowed no hits, one earned run, and one walk over 0.0 innings.

Tuesday's Games:
Lara (7-9) visits Margarita (8-5) @ 7:00 PM VET
Magallanes (6-8) visits Caracas (6-9) @ 7:00 PM VET
La Guaira (5-7) visits Zulia (11-3) @ 7:00 PM VET


Venezuelan Parallel League:

Leobaldo Pina (Peoria-Caracas) started at shortstop and batted second.  1-for-3 with one double, one RBI, and two runs.
Jesus Ustariz (former Johnson City-Caracas) started at third base and batted fourth.  1-for-5 with three RBIs and two runs.
Gerwuins Velazco (State College-Caracas) entered in the ninth and pitched to five batters.  He allowed one hit, one earned run, and three walks.  (g/f:1-0)

Caracas beat Magallanes 9-6
Caracas Official Site Post Game

Tuesday's Games:
Caracas (7-3) visits Margarita-Caribes (6-4) @ 10:00 AM VET
Zulia (4-5) visits Aragua (7-2) @ 10:00 AM VET
Detroit (2-6) visits La Guaira (5-5) @ 11:00 AM VET
Lara (4-6) visits Philadelphia (4-5) @ 11:00 AM VET
Caimanes (4-6) visits Magallanes (2-8) @ 11:00 AM VET


Arizona Fall League:

Carson Kelly (St. Louis-Glendale) started as designated hitter and batted third.  2-for-5 with one double, two RBIs, and one run.
Harrison Bader (Springfield-Glendale) started in right field and batted fourth.  2-for-4 with two RBIs, one sac fly, one strikeout, and two caught stealing.
Paul DeJong (Springfield-Glendale) started at shortstop and batted eighth.  1-for-4 with one home run, three RBIs, one run, and one strikeout.
Austin Gomber (Springfield-Glendale) started and pitched five innings.  He allowed four hits, one earned run, one walk, and struck five out for the winning decision (2-0).  (p-s:77-50)(g/f:4-3)
Corey Littrell (Memphis-Glendale) entered in the sixth and pitched two innings.  He allowed one hit, no runs, and struck five out.  (p-s:24-17)(g/f:0-1)
Ryan Sherriff (Memphis-Glendale) entered in the ninth and pitched one inning.  He allowed one hit, no runs, one walk, and struck one out.  (p-s:20-13)(g/f:1-1)

Aramis Garica (former 2011 draft selection-Scottsdale) started at catcher and batted sixth.  1-for-4 with three strikeouts and threw out two base runners.

Glendale beat Scottsdale 12-4
MLB Official Site Post Game

Tuesday's Games:
Mesa (6-6) visits Salt River (7-4-1) @ 12:35 PM MST
Scottsdale (3-9) visits Peoria (9-1-2) @ 12:35 PM MST
Surprise (5-6-1) visits Glendale (4-8) @ 12:35 PM MST


Mexican Pacific League:

Stats:
Irving Wilson (GCL-Culiacan) has played in six games going 6-for-15 (.400) with two doubles, one RBI, eight total bases, six runs, four strikeouts, .400 OBP, .533 SLG, and .933 OPS.
Randy Arozarena (MiLB signing-Navojoa) has played in 11 games going 15-for-41 (.366) with three doubles, three RBIs, 18 total bases, ten runs, five walks, three stolen bases, five strikeouts, six strikeouts, .480 OBP, .439 SLG, and .919 OPS.
Efren Navarro (Memphis-Hermosillo) has played in 11 games going 16-for-44 (.364) with two doubles, one home run, nine RBIs, 21 total bases, five runs, three walks, one stolen base, five strikeouts, .388 OBP, .477 SLG, and .865 OPS.
Iker Franco (former Springfield-Culiacan) has played in seven games going 5-for-23 (.217) with one double, four RBIs, six total bases, two runs, one walk, seven strikeouts, .250 OBP, .261 SLG, and .511 OPS.
Luis Garcia (former New Haven-Hermosillo) has played in four games going 2-for-14 (.143) with one RBI, two total bases, one walk, four strikeouts, .200 OBP, .143 SLG, and .343 OPS.

Kyle Grana (Palm Beach-Navojoa) has made six relief appearances posting a 1-1 record, 2.57 ERA, 1.14 WHIP, and two saves.  He's allowed four hits, two earned runs, four walks, and struck eight out over seven innings.
Ramon Delgado (former Memphis-Jalisco) has made four relief appearances posting a 0-0 record, 3.68 ERA, and 0.82 WHIP.  He's allowed four hits, three earned runs, one home run, two walks, and struck six out over 7.1 innings.

Tuesday's Games:
Hermosillo (7-4) visits Culiacan (5-6) @ 7:30 PM MT
Mochis (7-4) visits Obregon (5-6) @ 7:00 PM MST
Navojoa (6-5) visits Mazatlan (3-8) @ 8:00 PM MT
Jalisco (5-6) visits Mexicali (6-5) @ 7:30 PM PT


Dominican League:

Jeremy Hefner (Memphis-Cibao) started and pitched to five batters.  He allowed one hit, two runs (one earned), and one walk.  (g/f:2-1) (Hefner left game early due to unknown injury: Cibao Official Twitter)

Cibao beat Escogido 4-2 in 13 innings
LIDOM Official Site Post Game

Tony Cruz (former St. Louis-Licey) started at catcher and batted seventh.  1-for-3 with one run and allowed one stolen base.

Eugenio Velez (former Memphis-Azucareros) started in left field and batted leadoff.  1-for-3 with one run and one walk.
Magneuris Sierra (Peoria-Azucareros) started in right field and batted second.  1-for-2 with one RBI, one run, and two walks.
Jayson Aquino (former MLB signing-Azucareros) entered in the sixth and pitched to two batters.  He allowed no hits and one unearned run for the hold (1).  (g/f:1-0)(ir-s:2-0)

Azucareros beat Licey 4-3
LIDOM Official Site Post Game

Notes:
Tony Cruz (former St. Louis-Licey) comes to play and help Licey win: LIDOM Official Site

Tuesday's Games:
Escogido (1-3) visits Licey (1-3) @ 7:15 PM AST
Cibaenas (2-2) visits Cibao (4-1) @ 7:30 PM AST
Azucareros (1-3) beat Estrellas (3-0) @ 7:30 PM AST


Puerto Rican League (October 27, 2016):

Ivan Maldonado (former MiLB tryout-Mayaguez) was in opening of Mayaguez 2016-17 camp: La Isla Oeste

Jonathan Rodriguez (Springfield-Mayaguez) named opening day first baseman, Tyler Herron (former Springfield-Mayaguez) and Ivan Maldonado (former MiLB tryout-Mayaguez) will begin the season in the starting rotation, Randy Ruiz (former MiLB signing) was released, and Kevin Herget (Springfield-Mayaguez named team's closer: El Nuevo Dia

Robby Rowland (Springfield-Caguas) threw a scoreless inning as Caguas beat Aguadilla 3-2 in preseason play: Caguas Official Site

Daisuke Matsuzaka (Softbank) is interested in pitching in the Puerto Rican League: Yakyubaka

Cardinals Winter League Notebook 10-24-16: Efren Navarro Hits A Two-Run Homer; Ildemaro Vargas Collects Two Singles & Two RBIs; Irving Wilson Singles, Doubles, & Drives In One Run

Efren Navarro - Naranjeros de Hermosillo


Venezuelan League:

Kurt Heyer (Memphis-Zulia) started and pitched 4.1 innings.  He allowed five hits, two unearned runs, one walk, hit one batter, struck one out, and assisted in one double play.  (p-s:64-42)(g/f:7-0)
Boone Whiting (former Memphis-Zulia) entered in the fifth and pitched 1.1 innings.  He allowed no hits or runs, three walks, and assisted in one double play.  (p-s:20-7)(g/f:1-0)(ir-s:3-0)

Ildemaro Vargas (former Palm Beach-Lara) started at second base and batted second.  2-for-5 with two RBIs, one run, one missed catch error, and assisted in one double play.
Cedric Hunter (former Memphis-Lara) started in left field and moved to right, batting seventh.  0-for-3 with one run and one walk.

Zulia beat Lara 6-4
LVBP Official Site Post Game

Ronny Cedeno (former MLB signing-Magallanes) started at third base and batted seventh.  1-for-4 with one RBI and one fielding error.
Jose Martinez (former Springfield-Magallanes) entered late in the game as a pinch hitter and batted eighth.  0-for-1 at the plate.

Caracas beat Magallanes 4-3
LVBP Official Site Post Game

Breyvic Valera (Memphis-Margarita) started in centerfield and batted second.  1-for-2 with two runs, two walks, and one stolen base.
Kender Villegas (former Palm Beach-Margarita) entered in the sixth and pitched to one batter.  He allowed one hit and no runs.  (p-s:7-5)(ir-s:2-1)

Jose Martinez (St. Louis-La Guaira) started in right field and batted fifth.  1-for-3 with one walk and one caught stealing.

Margarita and La Guaira tied 4-4, suspended in eighth inning
LVBP Official Site

Monday's Game:
Aragua (6-9) visits Caribes (8-7) @ 7:00 PM VET


Venezuelan Parallel League:

Monday's Games:
La Guaira (5-3) visits Boston (6-3) 11:00 AM VET
Caimanes (4-5) visits Zulia (3-5) @ 11:00 AM VET
Aragua (6-2) visits Philadelphia (4-4)@ 11:00 AM VET
Lara (3-6) visits Detroit (2-5) @ 11:00 AM VET
Caracas (6-3) visits Magallanes (2-7) @ 11:00 AM VET


Arizona Fall League:

Stats:
Harrison Bader (Springfield-Glendale) has played in seven games going 8-for-23 (.348) with one double, one home run, three RBIs, 12 total bases, six runs, two walks, one stolen base, six strikeouts, .400 OBP, .522 SLG, and .922 OPS.
Carson Kelly (St. Louis-Glendale) has played in seven games going 6-for-25 (.240) with two home runs, eight RBIs, 12 total bases, three runs, three walks, one stolen base, three strikeouts, .323 OBP, .480 SLG, and .803 OPS.
Paul DeJong (Springfield-Glendale) has played in seven games going 4-for-24 (.167) with three RBIs, four total bases, one run, eight strikeouts, .160 OBP, .167 SLG, and .327 OPS.
Aramis Garcia (former 2011 draft selection-Scottsdale) has played in five games going 2-for-13 (.154) with one double, four RBIs, three total bases, one run, two walks, six strikeouts, .313 OBP, .231 SLG, and .543 OPS.

Corey Littrell (Memphis-Glendale) has made three relief appearances posting a 0-1 record, 3.60 ERA, and 0.80 WHIP.  He's allowed three hits, three runs (two earned), one home run, one walk, and struck two out over five innings.
Austin Gomer (Springfield-Glendale) has made two starts posting a 1-0 record, 3.86 ERA, and 1.14 WHIP.  He's allowed five hits, three earned runs, one home run, three walks, and struck nine out over seven innings.
Rowan Wick (Springfield-Glendale) has made four relief appearances posting a 0-1 record, 6.75 ERA, 2.00 WHIP, and one hold.  He's allowed four hits, three earned runs, one home run, four walks, and struck three out over four innings.
Ryan Sherriff (Memphis-Glendale) has made three relief appearances posting a 0-1 record, 10.80 ERA, and 3.00 WHIP.  He's allowed eight hits, four earned runs, one home run, two walks, and struck six out over 3.1 innings.

Monday's Games:
Salt River (7-3-1) visits Peoria (8-1-2) @ 12:35 PM MST
Surprise (5-5-1) visits Mesa (5-6) @ 12:35 PM MST
Glendale (3-8) visits Scottsdale (3-8) @ 6:35 PM MST


Mexican Pacific League:

Irving Wilson (GCL-Culiacan) started at catcher and batted ninth.  2-for-4 with one double, one RBI, one run, one strikeout, and allowed two stolen bases.

Jalisco beat Culiacan 9-7
LMP Official Site Post Game

Randy Arozarena (MiLB signing-Navojoa) started in centerfield and batted second.  0-for-3 with one sacrifice and two strikeouts.
Kyle Grana (Palm Beach-Navojoa) entered in the ninth and pitched to four batters.  He allowed two hits, one earned run, and one walk for the losing decision (1-1).  (p-s:13-7)(g/f:1-0)

Mexicali beat Navojoa 3-2
LMP Official Site Post Game

Efren Navarro (Memphis-Hermosillo) started in left field and moved to first base, batting second.  1-for-4 with one home run, two two-out RBIs, one run, and assisted in one double play.

Obregon beat Hermosillo 5-4
LMP Official Site Post Game

No Games Scheduled For Monday


Dominican League:

Jose Fernandez (Matanzas-Cibaenas) started at third base and moved to second, batting fifth.  0-for-3 with one walk.
Rainel Rosario (former Springfield-Cibaenas) started in left field and moved to first base, batting sixth.  0-for-3 with one run, one walk, and two strikeouts.

Cibao beat Cibaenas 8-3
LIDOM Official Site Post Game

Magneuris Sierra (Peoria-Azucareros) started in right field and batted second.  1-for-3 at the plate.
Eugenio Velez (former Memphis-Azucareros) started in left field and batted third.  0-for-4 with one strikeout.

Audry Perez (former St. Louis-Estrellas) started at catcher and batted eighth.  1-for-3 with one RBI.

Estrellas beat Azucareros 2-1
LIDOM Official Site Post Game

Monday's Games:
Cibao (3-1) visits Escogido (1-2) @ 7:15 PM AST
Estrellas (3-0) visits Cibaenas (2-2) @ 7:30 PM AST
Licey (1-2) visits Azucareros (0-3) @ 7:30 PM AST


Puerto Rican League (October 27, 2016):

Kevin Herget (Springfield) is set to pitch for Mayaguez: LBPRC Official Site

Cardinals Winter League Notebook 10-23-16: Carson Kelly Walks & Hits A Three-Run Homer; Rainel Rosario Hits A Solo Home Run; Efren Navarro Collects Two Singles & One RBI

Carson Kelly - Glendale Desert Dogs

Nicaraguan Summer League Championship:

Edgard Montiel (former DSL-Boer) grounded into one double play and walked as Boer beat Dantos 7-6: El Nuevo Diario


Venezuelan League:

Ildemaro Vargas (former Palm Beach-Lara) started at second base and batted second.  1-for-4 with one double, one RBI, one run, and assisted in one double play.
Cedric Hunter (former Memphis-Lara) started in right field and batted seventh.  0-for-3 with one RBI and one sac fly.

Lara beat Caracas 7-2
LVBP Official Site Post Game

Breyvic Valera (Memphis-Margarita) started in centerfield and batted second.  2-for-5 with one triple, two runs, and one strikeout.
Eliezer Alfonzo (former Peoria-Margarita) started as designated hitter and batted fifth.  2-for-5 with one run and one strikeout.
Nick Greenwood (former St. Louis-Margarita) started and pitched five innings.  He allowed five hits, three earned runs, and struck three out for the winning decision (1-1).  (p-s:72-48)(g/f:9-2)

Jose Martinez (former Springfield-Magallanes) started at first base and batted second.  0-for-3 with one strikeout and assisted in two double plays.
Ronny Cedeno (former MLB signing-Magallanes) started as designated hitter and batted sixth.  2-for-4 with one double and one run.

Margarita beat Magallanes 6-4
LVBP Official Site Post Game

Cesar Valera (former Palm Beach-Caribes) started at shortstop and batted ninth.  0-for-4 with one RBI, two strikeouts, and one throwing error.
Roberto Canache (former Johnson City-Caribes) entered in the seventh and pitched two innings.  He allowed one hit, no runs, and struck two out.  (p-s:27-18)(g/f:1-2)

Aragua beat Caribes 10-4
LVBP Official Site Post Game

Notes:
Rafael Ortega (former Memphis-Caribes) could join Caribes mid-November: LVBP Official Site

Gerwuins Velazco (State College-Caracas) was sent to Parallel League: El Emergente

Sunday's Games:
Margarita (8-5) visits La Guaira (5-7) @ 1:00 PM VET
Zulia (10-3) visits Lara (7-8) @ 3:00 PM VET - Kurt Heyer (Memphis) is scheduled to start for Zulia
Aragua (6-8) visits Caribes (7-7) @ 4:00 PM VET
Caracas (5-9) visits Magallanes (6-7) @ 5:30 PM VET


Venezuelan Parallel League:

Stats:
Hector Garcia (former Johnson City-La Guaira) has played in six games going 4-for-9 (.444) with one double, one RBI, five total bases, one run, one walk, one hit by pitch, one strikeout, .545 OBP, and .556 SLG.
Leobaldo Pina (Peoria-Caracas) has played in nine games going 10-for-36 (.278) with five doubles, one home run, five RBIs, 18 total bases, seven runs, three walks, two stolen bases, six strikeouts, grounded into one double play, .333 OBP, and .500 SLG.
Jose Gonzalez (former Springfield-La Guaira) has played in five games going 4-for-16 (.250) with one RBI, four total bases, two runs, one walk, one stolen base, four strikeouts, .294 OBP, and .250 SLG.

Eduardo Sanchez (former St. Louis-Aragua) has made four relief appearances posting a 1-0 record and 0.00 ERA.  He's allowed one hit, no runs, and struck five out over five innings.
Juan Gonzalez (former Memphis-La Guaira) has made two relief appearances posting a 0-0 record and 0.00 ERA.  He's allowed no hits or runs, one walk, and struck one out over two innings.
Anderson Gerdel (former Palm Beach-La Guaira) has made three relief appearances posting a 1-0 record and 1.93 ERA.  He's allowed four hits, one earned run, one walk, and struck five out over 4.2 innings.
Dail Villanueva (former Peoria-Caracas) has made two relief appearances posting a 0-0 record and 27.00 ERA.  He's allowed three hits, three earned runs, one home run, threw one wild pitch, and struck three out over one inning.

No Games Scheduled For Sunday


Arizona Fall League:

Carson Kelly (St. Louis-Glendale) started at catcher and batted fourth.  1-for-4 with one home run, three RBIs, one run, one walk, one stolen base, one strikeout, one throwing error, assisted in one double play, and allowed one stolen base.

Surprise beat Glendale 10-8
MLB Official Site Post Game

No Games Scheduled For Sunday


Mexican Pacific League:

Iker Franco (former Springfield-Culiacan) started at catcher and batted ninth.  0-for-1 with one strikeout.
Irving Wilson (GCL-Culiacan) entered late in the game at catcher and batted ninth.  1-for-3 with two runs, one strikeout, and threw out one base runner.

Jalisco beat Culiacan 10-4
LMP Official Site Post Game

Efren Navarro (Memphis-Hermosillo) started in left field and batted second.  2-for-5 with one RBI.

Obregon beat Hermosillo 8-4
LMP Official Site Post Game

Randy Arozarena (MiLB signing-Navojoa) started in centerfield and batted second.  1-for-5 with one strikeout.

Mexicali beat Navojoa 6-3
LMP Official Site Post Game

Sunday's Games:
Culiacan (5-5) visits Jalisco (4-6) @ 1:00 PM CT
Mazatlan (3-7) visits Mochis (6-4) @ 4:00 PM MT
Mexicali (5-5) visits Navojoa (6-4) @ 5:00 PM MST
Obregon (4-6) visits Hermosillo (7-3) 5:00 PM MST


Dominican League:

Tony Cruz (former St. Louis-Licey) started at catcher and batted eighth.  0-for-3 with two strikeouts.

Cibao beat Licey 9-0
LIDOM Official Site Post Game

Eliezer Alvarez (Peoria-Escogido) entered late in the game at shortstop and batted ninth.  0-for-1 at the plate.

Audry Perez (former St. Louis-Estrellas) started at catcher and batted eighth.  0-for-4 with two strikeouts.

Estrellas beat Escogido 6-3
Listin Diario Post Game

Eugenio Velez (former Memphis-Azucareros) started as designated hitter and batted second.  1-for-5 with one run.
Magneuris Sierra (Peoria-Azucareros) entered late in the game in left field and batted third.  1-for-2 with one run and one hit by pitch.

Jose Fernandez (Matanzas-Cibaenas) started at third base and batted sixth.  0-for-4 at the plate.
Rainel Rosario (former Springfield-Cibaenas) started as designated hitter and batted eighth.  1-for-3 with one home run, one RBI, and one run.  Video of home run: LigaDom Twitter

Cibaenas beat Azucareros 6-4
LIDOM Official Site Post Game

Notes:
Carlos Martinez (St. Louis-Cibaenas) says he will pitch for Cibaenas in order to prepare for the World Baseball Classic: Quisqueyanos En Los Deportes

Sunday's Games:
Cibaenas (2-1) visits Cibao (2-1) @ 4:00 PM AST
Licey (1-1) visits Escogido (0-2) @ 4:00 PM AST
Azucareros (0-2) visits Estrellas (2-0) @ 4:00 PM AST


Puerto Rican League (October 27, 2016):

Pete Parise (former Memphis-Aguadilla) is slated for the rotation with Ruben Gotay (former Memphis-Aguadilla) and Luke Voit (Springfield-Aguadilla) in the field: El Nuevo Dia