Cardinals Winter League Notebook 1-9-2020: Edgard Montiel Hits Three Home Runs & Drives In Eight Runs; Cesar Valera & Gabriel Lino Ejected After Brawl; Nestor Molina Strikes Out Five & Allows One Run Over Five Innings

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Mexican Pacific League Playoffs:

Stats:
Irving Lopez (Springfield-Hermosillo) has played in five games going 5-for-17 (.294) with one double, six total bases, three runs, three strikeouts, .368 OBP, .353 SLG, and .721 OPS.
Carlos Soto (Peoria-Mochis) has played in four games going 2-for-8 (.250) with one RBI, two total bases, one walk, one caught stealing, .300 OBP, .250 SLG, and .550 OPS.
Ramon Urias (Memphis-Mochis) has played in five games going 4-for-18 (.222) with one home run, two RBIs, seven total bases, five runs, four walks, three strikeouts, .364 OBP, .389 SLG, and .753 OPS.
Rainel Rosario (former Springfield-Monterrey) has played in five games going 4-for-18 (.222) with four RBIs, four total bases, two runs, two walks, seven strikeouts, .286 OBP, .222 SLG, and .508 OPS.
Efren Navarro (former Memphis-Culiacan) has played in five games going 3-for-18 (.167) with one RBI, three total bases, one run, one walk, four strikeouts, .250 OBP, .167 SLG, and .417 OPS.
Alex Mejia (former St. Louis-Monterrey) has played in five games going 2-for-17 (.118) with two doubles, four total bases, two runs, three strikeouts, .167 OBP, .235 SLG, and .402 OPS.
Niko Vasquez (former Springfield-Monterrey) has played in five games going 1-for-17 (.059) with one total bases, one walk, two strikeouts, .158 OBP, .059 SLG, and .217 OPS.

Fernando Salas (former St. Louis-Hermosillo) has made three relief appearances posting a 0-1 record, 0.00 ERA, 1.00 WHIP, and one save.  He's allowed two hits, one unearned run, one walk, and struck one out over three innings.

Thursday's Games:
Mochis (3-2) visits Jalisco (2-3) @ 8:00 PM CT
Mazatlan (3-2) visits Hermosillo (2-3) @ 7:30 PM MT


Dominican League Round Robin:

Donovan Solano (former Memphis-Licey) started at third base and batted second.  0-for-5 with one strikeout.

Escogido beat Licey 4-3 in 10 innings
LIDOM Official Site Post Game

Rangel Ravelo (St. Louis-Cibaenas) started at first base and batted third.  1-for-4 with two runs, one walk, and one strikeout.
Francisco Pena (former St. Louis-Cibaenas) started at catcher and batted eighth.  1-for-5 with one run, one strikeout, and allowed one stolen base.

Azucareros beat Cibaenas 11-9
LIDOM Official Site Post Game

Thursday's Games:
Azucareros (8-4) visits Escogido (5-7) @ 7:15 PM AST
Licey (7-5) visits Cibaenas (4-8) @ 7:30 PM AST


Meridana League:

Notes:
Amaury Cazana (former Memphis-UADY) drove in one run on Monday: Meridana Official Twitter


Colombian League Playoffs:

Notes:
Geddy Guerra (former VSL-Sincelejo) earned the loss as Monteria beat Sincelejo 6-3: El Universal


Venezuelan League Playoffs:

Venezuelan Winter League is wild.

Batter gets plunked, turns around and hits the catcher with his bat 😱pic.twitter.com/CjMSFhoGKr

— SI Extra Mustard (@SI_ExtraMustard) January 9, 2020

Cesar Valera (former Palm Beach-Caribes) started at shortstop and batted third.  2-for-3 with one triple, two runs, one walk, one hit by pitch, one strikeout, and was ejected in the eighth inning.
Gabriel Lino (former Memphis-Caribes) started at catcher and batted eighth.  0-for-4 with one run, two strikeouts, and was ejected in the eighth inning.

Caribes beat Zulia 13-2
LVBP Official Site Post Game

Nestor Molina (former MiLB signing-Lara) started and pitched five innings.  He allowed five hits, one earned run, three walks, and struck five out.  (p-s:93-56)(g/f:6-2)
Pedro Rodriguez (former MiLB signing-Lara) entered in the ninth and pitched one inning.  He allowed two hits, one earned run, one intentional walk, and struck one out for the blown save (1).  (p-s:16-9)(g/f:1-1)

Wilfred Vivas (former GCL-Magallanes) entered late in the game as a pinch runner and scored.
Ronny Cedeno (former MLB signing-Magallanes) started at second base and batted eighth.  0-for-4 with one two-out RBI, one walk, one strikeout, grounded into one double play, and assisted in one double play.
Jorge Rondon (former St. Louis-Magallanes) entered in the ninth and pitched to three batters.  He allowed one hit and no runs.  (p-s:5-4)(g/f:1-0)

Magallanes beat Lara 5-4 in 11 innings
LVBP Official Site Post Game

Kristhiam Linares (former Springfield-La Guaira) entered in the seventh and pitched to three batters.  He allowed one hit, no runs, and struck one out for the hold (1).  (p-s:13-8)(g/f:1-0)

Wilfredo Tovar (former Memphis-Caracas) started at shortstop and batted second.  1-for-5 with one ground into double play and assisted in one double play.
Jose Garcia (former Memphis-Caracas) entered late in the game as a pinch runner and scored.
Miguel Socolovich (former St. Louis-Caracas) entered in the eighth and pitched 1.1 innings.  He allowed one hit, no runs, threw one wild pitch, and struck two out for the winning decision (1-0).  (p-s:22-13)(g/f:0-1)(ir-s:2-0)

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

Notes:
Edubray Ramos (former VSL-La Guaira) was removed from the La Guaira active roster after signing with Los Angeles: LVBP Official Site

No Games Scheduled For Thursday


Puerto Rican League Playoffs:

Notes:
Anthony Garcia (former Memphis-Carolina) was has been suspended one game for his actions in the playoffs: Primera Hora

Thursday's Game:
Santurce (3-0) visits Manati (0-3) @ 7:15 PM AST


Nicaraguan League Championship:

Isaac Silva (former Johnson City-Leon) pitched 1.2 innings and allowed four hits, four earned runs, one home run, three walks, and struck two out.

Edgard Montiel (former DSL-Chinandega) started as designated hitter and batted fourth.  3-for-5 with three home runs, eight RBIs, three runs, one walk, and one strikeout.

Chinandega beat Leon 14-11
LBPN Official Site Post Game

Notes:
Vicente Padilla will manage Chinandega during the summer: La Prensa

No Games Scheduled For Thursday


Australian Baseball League:

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

Melbourne beat Geelong-Korea 8-3

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

Brisbane beat Canberra 12-2

Friday's Games:
Melbourne (16-13) visits Geelong-Korea (9-20)
Canberra (11-14) visits Brisbane (13-16)
Auckland (17-12) visits Sydney (12-17)
Perth (17-11) visits Adelaide (16-8)

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Chinese Professional Baseball:

Notes:
17-year old RHP Lee Chen-Hsun will undergo Tommy John surgery: CPBL Stats


Cuban League:

Notes:
Rumors are saying SS-2B Ricardo Ramos (Santiago) and SS Leoanis Molina (Santiago) have defected: Yirsandy Rodriguez Twitter


Mexican Pacific League:

Niko Vasquez (former Springfield-Monterrey) started at second base and batted sixth.  0-for-2 with one run, one walk, and one fielding error.
Alex Mejia (former St. Louis-Monterrey) started at shortstop and batted seventh.  1-for-3 with one strikeout.

Guasave beat Monterrey 6-2 in game one of doubleheader

Niko Vasquez (former Springfield-Monterrey) started at second base and batted second.  0-for-3 with one walk.
Alex Mejia (former St. Louis-Monterrey) started at shortstop and batted seventh.  2-for-3 with one double, one RBI, and one run.

Monterrey beat Guasave 3-1 in game two of doubleheader
LMP Official Site Post Game

Fernando Salas (former St. Louis-Hermosillo) entered in the ninth and pitched one inning.  He allowed no hits or runs, one walk, and struck one out.  (p-s:21-13)(g/f:2-0)

Navojoa beat Hermosillo 7-6 in 10 innings
LMP Official Site Post Game

Carlos Soto (Peoria-Mochis) started at catcher and batted ninth.  1-for-2 with one run and one walk.

Efren Navarro (former Memphis-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 (Peoria-Culiacan) started at cartcher and batted ninth.  0-for-1 with one run, one walk, one sacrifice, and threw out two of three base runners.

Culiacan beat Mochis 6-4
LMP Official Site Post Game

Xavier Scruggs (former St. Louis-Obregon) started in left field and batted fifth.  1-for-5 with one RBI and three strikeouts.

Obregon beat Jalisco 6-5
LMP Official Site Post Game

Sunday's Games:
Navojoa (19-34) visits Hermosillo (32-20) @ 5:00 PM MT
Monterrey (21-32) visits Guasave (22-31) @ 5:00 PM MT
Mochis (26-28) visits Culiacan (29-24) @ 5:05 PM MT
Jalisco (33-21) visits Obregon (35-18) @ 6:10 PM CT
Mexicali (24-29) visits Mazatlan (25-29) @ 6:00 PM MT


Dominican League:

Donovan Solano (former Memphis-Licey) started at shortstop and batted fifth.  2-for-5 with two double and one run.

Richy Pedroza (former Peoria-Escogido) started at shortstop and batted leadoff.  0-for-4 with one walk, one strikeout, and assisted in one double play.

Licey beat Escogido 8-2
LIDOM Official Site Post Game

Carlos Peguero (former Memphis-Cibao) started in right field and batted fourth.  2-for-4 with one run, one walk, one stolen base, one strikeout, and one throwing error.
Jose Adolis Garcia (Memphis-Cibao) started in left field and batted fifth.  3-for-5 with two doubles, one run, one stolen base, one strikeout, one outfield assist, and assisted in one double play.

Edmundo Sosa (St. Louis-Cibaenas) started at shortstop and batted second.  0-for-4 with one run, one walk, two strikeouts, and assisted in one double play.
Yefri Perez (former MiLB signing-Cibaenas) entered late in the game as a pinch runner and stole one base.
Rangel Ravelo (St. Louis-Cibaenas) started at first base and batted fifth.  0-for-4 with one intentional walk.
Francisco Pena (former St. Louis-Cibaenas) started at catcher and batted ninth.  1-for-2 with one double, one RBI, two runs, two walks, one strikeout, one passed ball, and allowed two stolen bases.
Alex Fagalde (Springfield-Cibaenas) entered in the sixth and pitched one inning.  He allowed one hit, no runs, and struck one out.  (g/f:0-1)

Cibaenas beat Cibao 8-7
Bengaleses Post Game

Notes:
Jose Leger (St. Louis DSL Field Coordinator) is taking over as interim manager: Escogido Official Site

Sunday's Games:
Cibaenas (22-25) visits Licey (25-21) @ 5:00 PM AST
Estrellas (20-27) visits Cibao (18-28) @ 5:00 PM AST
Escogido (24-23) visits Azucareros (31-16) @ 5:00 PM AST


Meridana League:

Notes:
Amaury Cazana (former Memphis-UADY) hit 15 home runs in the first round of the Home Run Derby, for third most: Meridana League Official Twitter and Meridana League Official Twitter

Cazana then his eight, the most, in the second round: Meridana League Official Twitter

Cazana came up short in the final round: Meridana League Official Twitter


Venezuelan League:

Kristhiam Linares (former Springfield-La Guaira) entered in the sixth and pitched to one batter.  He allowed no hits or runs.  (p-s:5-3)(g/f:0-1)

Vicente Campos (former MiLB signing-Lara) entered in the seventh and pitched to two batters.  He allowed no hits or runs for the hold (8).  (p-s:4-2)(g/f:0-1)(ir-s:1-0)
Pedro Rodriguez (former MiLB signing-Lara) entered in the ninth and pitched to one batter.  He allowed no hits or runs, and struck one out for the save (8).  (p-s:3-3)(ir-s:2-0)

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

Cesar Valera (former Palm Beach-Caribes) started in left field and batted fifth.  1-for-3 with one run, one hit by pitch, and one caught stealing/pickoff.
Gabriel Lino (former Memphis-Caribes) started at catcher and batted ninth.  1-for-3 at the plate.

Wilfredo Tovar (former Memphis-Caracas) started at shortstop and batted second.  0-for-5 with two strikeouts and one throwing erro.
Jose Garcia (former Memphis-Caracas) entered late in the game as a pinch runner.

Caribes beat Caracas 4-2
LVBP Official Site Post Game

Ronny Cedeno (former MLB signing-Magallanes) started at second base and batted second.  0-for-5 with two strikeouts and assisted in one double play.

Magallanes beat Zulia 7-4
LVBP Official Site Post Game

Notes:
St. Louis signed now 17-year old Venezuelan RHP Omar Yanez: St. Louis Official Site

Sunday's Games:
Caribes (17-18) visits Caracas (14-18) @ 1:00 PM VET
Magallanes (15-18) visits Zulia (23-9) @ 4:00 PM VET
Aragua (14-18) visits Margarita (11-23) @ 5:00 PM VET
La Guaira (19-13) visits Lara (18-14) @ 6:00 PM VET


Puerto Rican League:

Jonathan Rodriguez (former Memphis-Manati) entered late in the game in right field and batted fifth.  0-for-1 at the plate.

Santurce beat Manati 9-2
LBPRC Official Site Post Game

Notes:
Yadier Molina (St. Louis-Carolina) says his fingers and legs are fine, and that he would like to retire as a Cardinal: Primera Hora

There was a good turnout for Molina's Foundation 4 event in Puerto Rico on Saturday: Primera Hora and El Nuevo Dia

Sunday's Games:
Manati (8-12) visits Mayaguez (9-13) @ 6:00 PM AST
Carolina (12-9) visits Caguas (9-11) @ 6:15 PM AST


Nicaraguan League:

Edgard Montiel (former DSL-Chinandega) started and batted third.  1-for-4 with one walk.

Rivas beat Chinandega 6-3
LBPN Official Site Post Game

Ronald Medrano (former GCL-Leon) started and pitched 5.1 innings.  He allowed five hits, three earned runs, two walks, and struck four out.

Leon beat Boer 4-3
LBPN Official Site Post Game

Sunday's Games:
Leon (16-9) visits Boer (8-17) @ 4:00 PM
Chinandega (10-15) visits Rivas (16-9) @ 4:00 PM


Australian Baseball League:

Mikey Reynolds (former Springfield-Adelaide) started at shortstop and batted third.  3-for-5 with two stolen bases and one strikeout.

Adelaide beat Melbourne 9-7

Pete Kozma (former St. Louis-Perth) started at shortstop and batted second.  1-for-4 with one run, two strikeouts, one missed catch error, and assisted in one double play.

Perth beat Geelong-Korea 7-3

No Games Scheduled Until Thursday

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Nippon Professional Baseball:

Seibu signed Daisuke Matsuzaka: Japan Times

Hiroshima submit application to post Ryosuke Kikuchi: Japan Times

Yomiuri completed paperwork to post Shun Yamaguchi: Japan Times


Mexican Pacific League:

Stats:
Alex Mejia (former St. Louis-Monterrey) has played in three games going 4-for-12 (.333) with one RBI, four total bases, one run, two strikeouts, .333 OBP, .333 SLG, and .667 OPS.
Justin Williams (Memphis-Mexicali) has played in 29 games going 32-for-113 (.283) with seven doubles, one triple, two home runs, 17 RBIs, 47 total bases, eight runs, 14 walks, three stolen bases, 19 strikeouts, .362 OBP, .416 SLG, and .778 OPS.
Alexis Wilson (Peoria-Culiacan) has played in 28 games going 22-for-80 (.275) with three doubles, one home run, eight RBIs, 28 total bases, 12 runs, eight walks, two stolen bases, eight strikeouts, one caught stealing, .337 OBP, .350 SLG, and .687 OPS.
Irving Lopez (Springfield-Hermosillo) has played in 36 games going 32-for-120 (.267) with six doubles, seven RBIs, 38 total bases, 16 runs, nine walks, two stolen bases, 17 strikeouts, .321 OBP, .317 SLG, and .637 OPS.
Niko Vasquez (former Springfield-Monterrey) has played in 40 games going 29-for-128 (.227) with two doubles, four home runs, 13 RBIs, 43 total bases, 16 runs, 27 walks, 38 strikeouts, four caught stealing, .365 OBP, .336 SLG, and .701 OPS.
Xavier Scruggs (former St. Louis-Mexicali) has played in 35 games going 28-for-126 (.222) with five doubles, seven home runs, 14 RBIs, 54 total bases, 17 runs, 19 walks, 40 strikeouts, three caught stealing, .333 OBP, .429 SLG, and .762 OPS.
Ramon Urias (Memphis-Mochis) has played in 15 games going 11-for-53 (.208) with two home runs, seven RBIs, 17 total bases, six runs, one walk, 14 strikeouts, .254 OBP, .321 SLG, and .575 OPS.
Carlos Soto (Peoria-Mochis) has played in 18 games going 9-for-54 (.167) with three doubles, five RBIs, 12 total bases, four runs, five walks, 21 strikeouts, one caught stealing, .262 OBP, .222 SLG, and .485 OPS.

Fernando Salas (former St. Louis-Hermosillo) has made nine relief appearances posting a 0-0 record, 0.00 ERA, 0.81 WHIP, three holds, and two saves.  He's allowed five hits, no runs, two walks, and struck 11 out over 8.2 innings.
Chris Ellis (Memphis-Monterrey) has made 19 relief appearances posting a 2-0 record, 0.47 ERA, 0.63 WHIP, seven holds, and one save.  He's allowed seven hits, one earned run, five walks, hit one batter, and struck 21 out over 19 innings.
Maikel Cleto (former St. Louis-Mexicali) has made ten relief appearances posting a 0-2 record, 2.16 ERA, 0.96 WHIP, two holds, and one save.  He's allowed six hits, two earned runs, one home run, two walks, and struck 13 out over 8.1 innings.
Jesus Cruz (Memphis-Jalisco) has made seven relief appearances posting a 1-0 record, 4.91 ERA, 1.09 WHIP, two holds, and one save.  He's allowed four hits, four earned runs, one home run, four walks, hit one batter, and struck seven out over 7.1 innings.
Hector Villalobos (former State College-Mochis) has made nine relief appearances posting a 0-0 record, 7.56 ERA, and 1.92 WHIP.  He's allowed 12 hits, seven earned runs, two home runs, four walks, hit one batter, and struck seven out over 8.1 innings.

Notes:
Efren Navarro (former Memphis-Culiacan) has joined Culiacan and was not offered a contract for return with Hanshin: Culiacan Official Twitter and Roberto Espinoza Twitter

Tuesday's Games:
Mochis (19-24) visits Monterrey (18-24) @ 7:30 PM CT
Jalisco (28-15) visits Navojoa (15-27) @ 7:30 PM MT
Guasave (19-23) visits Culiacan (23-19) @ 7:35 PM MT
Hermosillo (25-16) visits Mazatlan (18-25) @ 8:00 PM MT
Obregon (26-16) visits Mexicali (20-22) @ 7:30 PM PT


Dominican League:

Notes:
Donovan Solano (former Memphis-Licey) will begin playing for Licey this week: LIDOM Official Site

Richy Pedroza (former Peoria-Escogido) will begin play for Escogido this week: Escogido Official Site

Tuesday's Games:
Cibao (17-22) visits Escogido (20-19) @ 7:15 PM AST
Estrellas (16-23) visits Cibaenas (21-18) @ 7:30 PM AST
Licey (20-19) visits Azucareros (23-16) @ 7:30 PM AST


Meridana League:

Notes:
Amaury Cazana (former Memphis-UADY) hit a home run: Official Twitter


Colombian League:

Notes:
Thieves are stealing equipment and materials from Sincelejo stadium: El Heraldo


Venezuelan League:

Stats:
Luis Bandes (former Johnson City-La Guaira) has played in 14 games going 12-for-32 (.375) with three doubles, two home runs, seven RBIs, 21 total bases, seven runs, three walks, nine strikeouts, .444 OBP, .656 SLG, and 1.101 OPS.
Cesar Valera (former Palm Beach-Caribes) has played in 24 games going 33-for-92 (.359) with five doubles, two triples, one home run, 15 RBIs, 45 total bases, 20 runs, nine walks, two stolen bases, 14 strikeouts, three caught stealing, .440 OBP, .489 SLG, and .929 OPS.
Wilfredo Tovar (former Memphis-Caracas) has played in 21 games going 28-for-85 (.329) with six doubles, one triple, one home run, 15 RBIs, 39 total bases, eight runs, five walks,. three stolen bases, six strikeouts, one caught stealing, .374 OBP, .459 SLG, and .832 OPS.
Gabriel Lino (former Memphis-Caribes) has played in 12 games going 10-for-37 (.270) with two doubles, one home run, eight RBIs, 15 total bases, six runs, six walks, nine strikeouts, .372 OBP, .405 SLG, and .777 OPS.
Wilfred Vivas (former GCL-Magallanes) has played in 15 games going 1-for-4 (.250) with one RBI, one total base, one run, one walk, one stolen base, one strikeout, one caught stealing, .400 OBP, .250 SLG, and .650 OPS.
Jose Garcia (former Memphis-Caracas) has played in 16 games going 4-for-18 (.222) with one double, one RBI, five total bases, six runs, one walk, three stikeouts, .300 OBP, .278 SLG, and .578 OPS.
Ronny Cedeno (former MLB signing-Magallanes) has played in 23 games going 15-for-80 (.188) with six doubles, seven RBIs, 21 total bases, eight runs, ten walks, 23 strikeouts, .286 OBP, .263 SLG, and .548 OPS.

Vicente Campos (former MiLB signing-Lara) has made 13 relief appearances posting a 2-0 record, 0.00 ERA, 0.82 WHIP, and six holds.  He's allowed nine hits, three walks, hit one batter, and struck two out over 14.2 innings.
Williams Perez (Springfield free agent-Lara) has made one start posting a 1-0 record, 0.00 ERA, and 1.20 WHIP.  He's allowed three hits, no runs, three walks, and struck three out over five innings.
Kristhiam Linares (former Springfield-La Guaira) has made nine relief appearances posting a 1-0 record, 0.00 ERA, 0.43 WHIP, and three holds.  He's allowed two hits, no runs, and struck one out over 4.2 innings.
Pedro Rodriguez (former MiLB signing-Lara) has made 13 relief appearances posting a 0-1 record, 2.03 ERA, 0.83 WHIP, and seven holds.  He's allowed five hits, three earned runs, six walks, hit one batter, and struck ten out over 13.1 innings.
Nestor Molina (former MiLB signing-Lara) has made six starts posting a 4-0 record, 2.10 ERA, and 1.10 WHIP.  He's allowed 24 hits, seven earned runs, nine walks, hit two batters, and struck 20 out over 30 innings.
Miguel Socolovich (former St. Louis-Caracas) has made eight relief appearances posting a 2-0 record, 3.52 ERA, 1.17 WHIP, and one save.  He's allowed seven hits, three strikeouts, two walks, and struck five out over 7.2 innings.
Jorge Rondon (former St. Louis-Magallanes) has made 15 relief appearances posting a 2-1 record, 3.60 ERA, 1.53 WHIP, and six holds.  He's allowed 14 hits, six earned runs, nine walks, and struck 12 out over 15 innings.
Anderson Gerdel (former Palm Beach-Margarita) has made five appearances (one start) posting a 0-1 record, 3.78 ERA, and 1.32 WHIP.  He's allowed 17 hits, seven earned runs, five walks, and sturck six out over 16.2 innings.
Kender Villegas (former Palm Beach-Margarita) has made nine appearances (one start) posting a 0-2 record, 5.68 ERA, 1.82 WHIP, two holds, and one save.  He's allowed 19 hits, eight earned runs, four walks, hit one batter, and struck 11 out over 12.2 innings.
Jose Calero (former GCL-Aragua) has made two starts posting a 0-2 record, 7.71 ERA, and 2.14 WHIP.  He's allowed six hits, four earned runs, four walks, hit two batters, and struck two out over 4.2 innings.
Alirio Negrette (former DSL-Caribes) has made four relief appearancs posting a 0-0 record, 7.71 ERA, 2.57 WHIP, and one hold.  He's allowed five hits, three runs (two earned), one walk, and struck one out over 2.1 innings.

Notes:
LVBP has been give the thumbs up to incorporate MLB/MiLB players: Lider

No Games Scheduled For Tuesday


Puerto Rican League:

Tuesday's Games:
Manati (3-8) visits Santurce (6-5) @ 9:15 PM AST
Mayaguez (6-6) visits Carolina (8-5) @ 9:15 PM AST


Nicaraguan League:

Stats:
Edgard Montiel (former DSL-Chinadega) has played in 13 games going 16-for-47 (.340) with three doubles, four home runs, 12 RBIs, 31 total bases, 16 runs, nine walks, two hit by pitches, one sacrifice, eight strikeouts, one caught stealing, .458 OBP, .660 SLG, and 1.117 OPS.

Isaac Silva (former Johnson City-Leon) has made three starts posting a 1-1 record, 0.68 ERA, and 1.65 WHIP.  He's allowed six hits, three runs (one earned), 16 walks, hit two batters, thrown two wild pitches, and struck 16 out over 13 innings.
Ronald Medrano (former GCL-Leon) has made four appearances (one start) posting a 0-1 record, 7.11 ERA, 2.37 WHIP.  He's allowed seven hits, nine runs (five earned), eight walks, hit two batters, thrown two wild pitches, and struck five out over 6.1 innings

Tuesday's Games:
Chinandega (7-6) nvisits Boer (3-11) @ 6:00 PM
Leon (8-6) visits Rivas (9-4) @ 6:00 PM


Panama League:

J.R. Davis (former Peoria-Metro) started at second base and batted third.  1-for-3 with one walk.
Jonathan Rivera (former Johnson City-Peoria) started as designated hitter and batted fourth.  0-for-3 with three strikeouts.

Metro beat Chiriqui Federales 2-0
Panama League Official Site Post Game

Allen Cordoba (former Johnson City-Herrera) started in outfield and batted fourth.  0-for-4 with one strikeout and one error.

Chiriqui Astronautas beat Herrera 1-0
Panama League Official Site Post Game

Tuesday's Games:
Chiriqui Federales (1-3) visits Herrera (1-4)
Metro (3-1) visits Chiriqui Astronautas (4-1)

Cardinals Winter League Notebook 11-25-19: St. Louis Signed Liarvis Breto Out Of LVBP; Rangel Ravelo Singles Twice, Walks Twice, & Drives In Two Runs; Cesar Valera Singles, Doubles, Walks Twice, & Knocks In One Run

Los #Caribes de Anzoátegui pierden al relevista Liarvis Breto, al firmar contrato en la #MLB. Es el segundo pelotero que debe apartarse de la #LVBP al recibir un acuerdo de Ligas Menores. La nota: https://t.co/o5gnNTELwT pic.twitter.com/O0tHIV0lfN

— Ignacio Serrano (@IgnacioSerrano) November 25, 2019

Mexican Pacific League:

Alexis Wilson (Peoria-Culiacan) entered late in the game at first base and batted third.  0-for-1 at the plate.

Niko Vasquez (former Springfield-Monterrey) started at shortstop and batted sixth.  0-for-1 with one walk, one strikeout, and one fielding error.

Culiacan beat Monterrey 13-0
LMP Official Site Post Game

Justin Williams (Memphis-Mexicali) started at designated hitter and batted third.  2-for-5 with one run.
Xavier Scruggs (former St. Louis-Mexicali) started at first base and batted fourth.  1-for-3 with one RBI, one run, one walk, and one sac fly.
Maikel Cleto (former St. Louis-Mexicali) entered in the eighth and pitched one inning.  He allowed no hits or runs, and struck one out.  (p-s:8-5)(g/f:1-0)

Mexicali beat Navojoa 9-3
LMP Official Site Post Game

Ramon Urias (Memphis-Mochis) started at shortstop and batted third.  0-for-3 with one hit by pitch, one strikeout, one throwing error, and assisted in one double play.

Guasave beat Mochis 4-3
LMP Official Site Post Game

Irving Lopez (Springfield-Hermosillo) started at second base and batted ninth.  0-for-6 with one run, one walk, one strikeout, and assisted in one double play.

Obregon beat Hermosillo 9-8 in 14 innings
LMP Official Site Post Game

No Games Scheduled For Monday


Dominican League:

Eliezer Alvarez (former Springfield-Escogido) started as designated hitter and batted leadoff.  1-for-4 with one double, two runs, one walk, and two strikeouts.

Azucareros beat Escogido 8-6
LIDOM Official Site Post Game

Edmundo Sosa (St. Louis-Cibaenas) started at shortstop and batted leadoff.  2-for-5 with one run, one stolen base, and two strikeouts.
Rangel Ravelo (St. Louis-Cibaenas) started at first base and batted fourth.  2-for-3 with two RBIs, two walks, and assisted in one double play.

Jose Adolis Garcia (Memphis-Cibao) started in centerfield and batted fourth.  0-for-4 with one ground into double play.

Cibaenas beat Cibao 3-0
LIDOM Official Site Post Game

Yeison Medina (former St. Louis-Estrellas) entered in the sixth and pitched one inning.  He allowed no hits or runs, and struck one out.  (g/f:0-1)

Estrellas beat Licey 6-4
LIDOM Official Site Post Game

Notes:
John Nogowski (Memphis-Cibaenas) has returned home to take care of personal matters and may return: Cibaenas Official Twitter

Monday's Game:
Cibaenas (17-16) visits Estrellas (12-21) @ 7:30 PM AST


Meridana League:

Notes:
Amaury Cazana (former Memphis-UADY) singles in one run as UADY beat Bojorquez: Meridana Official Twitter


Venezuelan League:

Wilfredo Tovar (former Memphis-Caracas) started at shortstop and batted leadoff.  0-for-4 with one intentional walk and two strikeouts.
Miguel Socolovich (former St. Louis-Caracas) entered in the ninth and pitched one inning.  He allowed one hit, one earned run, and one walk for the save (1).  (p-s:23-14)(g/f:1-1)

Luis Bandes (former Johnson City-La Guaira) started as designated hitter and batted seventh.  1-for-4 with one strikeout and grounded into one double play.
Kristhiam Linares (former Springfield-La Guaira) entered in the fifth and pitched to one batter.  He allowed no hits or runs.  (p-s:2-1)(g/f:0-1)(ir-s:3-1)

Caracas beat La Guaira 6-4
LVBP Official Site Post Game

Johny Celis (former MiLB tryout-Margarita) entered late in the game as a pinch runner.

Vicente Campos (former MiLB signing-Lara) entered in the seventh and pitched one inning.  He allowed no hits or runs, and struck one out.  (p-s:10-8)(g/f:3-0)
Pedro Rodriguez (former MiLB signing-Lara) entered in the ninth and pitched one inning.  He allowed no hits or runs, and struck two out.  (p-s:11-8)(g/f:0-1)

Margarita beat Lara 3-1
LVBP Official Site Post Game

Harold Arauz (former Memphis-Aragua) started and pitched four innings.  He allowed six hits, four earned runs, one walk, threw two wild pitches, and struck three out for the losing decision (0-3).  (p-s:65-42)(g/f:2-5)

Cesar Valera (former Palm Beach-Caribes) started at shortstop and moved to third base, batting leadoff.  2-for-4 with one double, one RBI, three runs, two walks, one strikeout, and one caught stealing.
Gabriel Lino (former Memphis-Caribes) entered late in the game at catcher and had one passed ball.

Caribes beat Aragua 13-8
LVBP Official Site Post Game

Ronny Cedeno (former MLB signing-Magallanes) started at second base and batted seventh.  0-for-2 with one walk and one throwing error.

Zulia beat Magallanes 11-3
LVBP Official Site Post Game

Notes:
St. Louis signed LHP Liarvis Breto (former Detroit-Caribes) to minors deal: El Emergente

No Games Scheduled For Monday


Colombian League:

Notes:
Will Changarotty (former State College-Barranquilla) earned the loss as Cartagena beat Barranquilla 6-2: LPBCol Twitter

Rayder Ascanio (Springfield-Santa Maria) scored a run: LPBCol Twitter

Starlin Rodriguez (former Springfield-Sincelejo) went 1-for-3 with a RBI and run as Sincelejo beat Santa Maria 5-3: LPBCol Twitter


Puerto Rican League:

Anthony Garcia (former Memphis-Carolina) started as designated hitter and batted third.  0-for-1 with one run, two walks, and one stolen base.

Carolina beat Santurce 1-0 in game one of doubleheader

Anthony Garcia (former Memphis-Carolina) started in right field and batted third.  1-for-1 with two walks.

Santurce beat Carolina 5-1 in game two of doubleheader
LBPRC Official Site Post Game

No Games Scheduled For Monday


Nicaraguan League:

Edgard Montiel (former DSL-Chinandega) started and batted fifth.  3-for-4 with one RBI and one walk.

Leon beat Chinandega 9-6
LBPN Official Site Post Game

No Games Scheduled For Monday


Australian Baseball League:

Stats:
Mikey Reynolds (former Springfield-Adelaide) has played in four games going 4-for-13 (.308) with two doubles, six total bases, six runs, four walks, four stolen bases, two strikeouts, one caught stealing, .471 OBP, .462 SLG, and .932 OPS.
Jeremy Martinez (former Memphis-Brisbane) has played in three games going 1-for-9 (.111) with one home run, two RBIs, four total bases, one run, two walks, two strikeouts, .273 OBP, .444 SLG, and .717 OPS.
Pete Kozma (former St. Louis-Perth) has played in four games going 1-for-15 (.067) with one RBI, one total base, one stolen base, five strikeouts, .067 OBP, .067 SLG, and .133 OPS.

Dustin Beggs (former 2014 draft selection-Adelaide) has made one start posting a 1-0 record, 4.50 ERA, and 1.50 WHIP.  He's allowed five hits, three earned runs, one home run, one walk, and struck four out six innings.

Cardinals Winter League Notebook 11-24-19: Amaury Cazana Singles, Homers, & Drives In Five Runs; Xavier Scruggs Singles, Homers, & Knocks In Four Runs; Williams Perez Strikes Out Three Over Five Scoreless Innings For The Win

Amaury Cazana - Jaguares De Los UADY

Mexican Pacific League:

Niko Vasquez (former Springfield-Monterrey) started at shortstop and batted sixth.  3-for-4 with one RBI and assisted in two double plays.

Monterrey beat Culiacan 6-5
LMP Official Site Post Game

Ramon Urias (Memphis-Mochis) started at shortstop and batted third.  0-for-4 with one run and one throwing error.

Mochis beat Guasave 5-3
LMP Official Site Post Game

Irving Lopez (Springfield-Hermosillo) started at second base and batted ninth.  0-for-2 with one strikeout and assisted in one double play.

Hermosillo beat Obregon 7-5
LMP Official Site Post Game

Justin Williams (Memphis-Mexicali) started in left field and batted third.  0-for-5 with two strikeouts.
Xavier Scruggs (former Memphis-Mexicali) started at first base and batted fourth.  2-for-5 with one home run, four two-out RBIs, two runs, one strikeout, and assisted in one double play.
Maikel Cleto (former St. Louis-Mexicali) entered in the eighth and threw one pitch.  (p-s:1-0)

Mexicali beat Navojoa 6-1
LMP Official Site Post Game

Sunday's Games:
Mazatlan (17-20) visits Jalisco (23-14) @ 3:30 PM CT
Culiacan (20-17) visits Monterrey (18-18) @ 4:00 PM CT
Mexicali (16-20) visits Navojoa (12-24) @ 5:00 PM MT
Guasave (15-22) visits Mochis (17-20) @ 5:00 PM MT
Hermosillo (23-13) visits Obregon (22-15) @ 6:10 PM CT


Dominican League:

Jose Adolis Garcia (Memphis-Cibao) started as designated hitter and batted fourth.  0-for-6 with one strikeout and one caufght stealing.

Licey beat Cibao 4-3 in 14 innings
LIDOM Official Site Post Game

Eliezer Alvarez (former Springfield-Escogido) started in left field and batted leadoff.  2-for-4 with one run and two strikeouts.

Edmundo Sosa (St. Louis-Cibaenas) started at shortstop and batted leadoff.  2-for-5 with one RBI, one strikeout, and grounded into one double play.
John Nogowski (Memphis-Cibaenas) started at first base and batted fourth.  3-for-4 with one RBI, two runs, and one walk.
Yefri Perez (former MiLB signing-Cibaenas) entered late in the game in left field.
Rangel Ravelo (St. Louis-Cibaenas) started as designated hitter and batted sixth.  2-for-4 with one two-out RBI and one strikeout.

Cibaenas beat Escogido 9-1
LIDOM Official Site Post Game

Alberto Rosario (former St. Louis-Estrellas) entered late in the game at catcher.
Evan MacLane (former St. Louis-Estrellas) started and pitched 2.1 innings.  He allowed two hits, three runs (two earned), one walk, threw one wild pitch, and struck three out.  (g/f:2-2)

Estrellas beat Azucareros 11-6
LIDOM Official Site Post Game

Sunday's Games:
Azucareros (20-13) visits Escogido (19-14) @ 4:00 PM AST
Cibaenas (16-16) visits Cibao (15-18) @ 5:00 PM AST
Licey (17-16) visits Estrellas (11-21) @ 5:00 PM AST


Meridana League:

Notes:
Amaury Cazana (former Memphis-UADY) drove in a total of five runs, including a three-run homer, as UADY beat Bojorquez: Meridana Official Twitter and Meridana Official Twitter


Venezuelan League:

Luis Bandes (former Johnson City-La Guaira) entered late in the game as designated hitter and batted fifth.  0-for-1 with one strikeout.

Wilfredo Tovar (former Memphis-Caracas) started at shortstop and batted leadoff.  1-for-4 with one double, two throwing errors, and assissted in one double play.
Miguel Socolovich (former St. Louis-Caracas) entered in the ninth and pitched one inning.  He allowed no hits or runs, and struck one out.  (p-s:8-5)(g/f:2-0)

La Guaira beat Caracas 8-1
LVBP Official Site Post Game

Williams Perez (Springfield free agent-Lara) started and pitched five innings.  He allowed three hits, no runs, three walks, and struck three out for the winning decision (1-0).  (p-s:79-47)(g/f:5-2)

Lara beat Zulia 7-1
LVBP Official Site Post Game

Johny Celis (former MiLB tryout-Margarita) entered late in the game as a pinch hitter and batted sixth.  One two-out RBI and one walk.
Kender Villegas (former Palm Beach-Margarita) entered in the seventh and pitched one innings.  He allowed four hits, three earned runs, and struck one out for the hold (2).  (p-s:19-15)(g/f:0-1)(ir-s:2-0)

Ronny Cedeno (former MLB signing-Magallanes) started at second base and batted eighth.  3-for-5 with two doubles, two RBIs (one w/two-outs), two runs, one strikeout, one fielding error, and assisted in one double play.
Hector Garcia (former Johnson City-Magallanes) started at third base and batted ninth.  2-for-3 with two two-out RBIs.
Jorge Rondon (former St. Louis-Magallanes) entered in the sixth and pitched one inning.  He allowed no hits or runs, threw one wild pitch, and struck two out for the hold (3).  (p-s:16-11)(g/f:2-0)

Magallanes beat Margarita 10-9
LVBP Official Site Post Game

Cesar Valera (former Palm Beach-Caribes) started in centerfield and batted third.  2-for-4 with one double and one run.
Gabriel Lino (former Memphis-Caribes) started at catcher and batted eighth.  0-for-4 with two strikeouts.
Juan Gonzalez (former Memphis-Caribes) entered in the ninth and pitched one inning.  He allowed one hit, no runs, hit one batter, and picked one runner off.  (p-s:19-11)(g/f:0-1)

Aragua beat Caribes 6-2 in 10 innings
LVBP Official Site Post Game

Sunday's Games:
Caracas (6-11) visits La Guaira (8-8) @ 1:00 PM VET
Margarita (7-10) visits Lara (10-6) @ 4:00 PM VET
Aragua (10-6) visits Caribes (7-10) @ 5:00 PM VET
Zulia (11-5) visits Magallanes (7-10) @ 6:00 PM VET


Colombian League:

Notes:
Edubray Ramos (former VSL-Cartagena) earned the save as Cartagena beat Barranquilla 4-3: LPBCol Twitter

Geddy Guerra (former VSL-Sincelejo) earned the loss as Santa Maria beat Sincelejo 16-5: LPBCol Twitter

Wilmer Alvarado (former Johnson City-Santa Maria) drove in two runs, one being Rayder Ascanio (Springfield-Santa Maria): LPBCol Twitter

Starlin Rodriguez (former Springfield-Sincelejo) walked in the third inning: LPBCol Twitter


Puerto Rican League:

Tyler Herron (former Springfield-Caguas) entered in the eighth and pitched one inning.  He allowed no hits or runs, and struck one out.  (g/f:1-1)

Caguas beat Manati 6-3
LBPRC Official Site Post Game

Anthony Garcia (former Memphis-Carolina) started as designated hitter and batted third.  2-for-3 with one home run, two two-out RBIs, one run, and one intentional walk.

Hector Hernandez (former Palm Beach-Santurce) started and pitched five innings.  He allowed five hits, three earned runs, one home run, two walks (one intentional), threw one wild pitch, and struck four out for the losing decision (0-1).  (g/f:7-3)

Carolina beat Santurce 4-0
LBPRC Official Site Post Game

Sunday's Games:
Mayaguez (2-5) visits Manati (2-4) for a doubleheader beginning @ 11:00 AM AST
Carolina (5-1) visits Santurce (4-2) for a doubleheader beginning @ 1:00 PM AST


Nicaraguan League:

Ronald Medrano (former GCL-Leon) entered in the fourth and pitched three innings.  He allowed one hit, no runs, three walks, and struck three out.

Leon beat Boer 5-4
LBPN Official Site Post Game

Edgard Montiel (former DSL-Chinandega) started and batted fifth.  0-for-2 with one run, two walks, and one strikeout.

Rivas beat Chinandega 12-6
LBPN Official Site Post Game

Sunday's Games:
Chinandega (4-2) visits Leon (2-4) @ 4:00 PM
Rivas (5-1) visits Boer (1-5) @ 4:00 PM


Australian Baseball League:

Pete Kozma (former St. Louis-Perth) started at second base and batted second.  1-for-4 with one two-out RBI and one stolen base.

Perth beat Auckland 6-1

Mikey Reynolds (former Springfield-Adelaide) started at shortstop and batted second.  2-for-4 with one double, two runs, and assisted in one double play.

Adelaide beat Brisbane 6-5

No Games Scheduled Until Thursday

Cardinals Winter League Notebook 11-17-19: Geddy Guerra Three Six Scoreless Innings For The Win; Brandon Dickson Named To All-World Team; Arturo Reyes Strikes Out Five Over Five & A Third Scoreless Innings

Geddy Guerra - Toros de Sincelejo

Mexican Pacific League:

Alexis Wilson (Peoria-Culiacan) started at catcher and batted sixth.  1-for-3 with one run, one walk, threw out one base runner, and picked off one runner.

Niko Vasquez (former Springfield-Monterrey) started at shortstop and batted sixth.  0-for-1 with three walks, one strikeout, one throwing error, one missed catch error, and assisted in one double play.

Monterrey beat Culiacan 6-2

Irving Lopez (Springfield-Hermosillo) started at second base and batted ninth.  1-for-4 with one run, grounded into one double play, and assisted in one double play.

Xavier Scruggs (former St. Louis-Mexicali) started at first base and batted fourth.  1-for-4 with one home run, one RBI, one run, two strikeouts, and assisted in two double plays.
Justin Williams (Memphis-Mexicali) started in left field and batted fifth.  0-for-3 with one walk and two strikeouts.

Mexicali beat Hermosillo 6-5

Sunday's Games:
Mazatlan (14-16) visits Jalisco (17-13) for a doubleheader beginning @ 3:15 PM CT
Culiacan (17-14) visits Monterrey (15-16) @ 4:00 PM CT
Guasave (13-18) visits Mochis (15-16) @ 5:00 PM MT
Hermosillo (17-13) visits Mexicali (14-17) @ 4:00 PM PT
Obregon (19-11) visits Navojoa (11-18) @ 5:00 PM MT


Dominican League:

Eliezer Alvarez (former Springfield-Escogdo) entered late in the game in left field and batted second.  0-for-3 with two strikeouts.
Audry Perez (former St. Louis-Escogido) started at catcher and batted ninth.  1-for-3 with one double, one run, and one strikeout.

Estrellas beat Escogido 9-3
LIDOM Official Site Post Game

Edmundo Sosa (St. Louis-Cibaenas) started at shortstop and batted second.  0-for-3 with one sacrifice and assisted in two double plays.
John Nogowski (Memphis-Cibaenas) started at first base and batted third.  0-for-3 and assisted in two double plays.
Francsico Pena (former St. Louis-Cibaenas) started at catcher and batted ninth.  0-for-2 with one walk, two strikeouts, and threw out one base runner.

Azucareros beat Cibaenas 2-1
LIDOM Official Site Post Game

Notes:
Alberto Triunfel (former Springfield-Escogido) was cut from the roster: Escogido Official Twitter

Julio Rodriguez (Springfield-Escogido) is done playing for the season: Escogido Official Twitter

Genesis Cabrera (St. Louis-Licey) talked about how pitching in the LIDOM helped him in the Majors: Licey Official Site

Sunday's Games:
Cibao (15-13) visits Estrellas (8-20) @ 5:00 PM AST
Licey (15-13) visits Cibaenas (12-16) @ 5:00 PM AST


Meridana League:

Notes:
Amaury Cazana (former Memphis-UADY) hit a solo home run but also committed an error that allowed a run to score: Meridana League Official Twitter and Meridana League Official Twitter


Premier 12:

Brandon Dickson (former St. Louis-USA) entered in the ninth and pitched 1.1 innings.  He allowed one hit, two runs (one earned), one walk, and struck three out.  (p-s:26-17)

Efren Navarro (former Memphis-Mexico) started at first base and batted third.  1-for-5 with one RBI and three strikeouts.
Arturo Reyes (former Memphis-Mexico) started and pitched 5.1 innings.  He allowed three hits, one earned run, and struck five out.  (p-s:75-51)

Mexico beat USA 3-2 in 10 innings
WBSC Official Site Post Game

Notes:
Efren Navarro (former Memphis-Mexico) talks after the Gold Medal win: WBSC Official Site

Brandon Dickson (former St. Louis-USA) was named to the All-World Team: WBSC Official Site

Kurt Heyer (former Memphis) pitched for Team USA against Arizona in October: Kurt Heyer Twitter


Venezuelan League:

Nestor Molina (former MiLB signing-Lara) started and pitched five innings.  He allowed five hits, one earned run, one walk, and struck two out for the winning decision (3-0).  (p-s:86-62)(g/f:8-7)

Wilfredo Tovar (former Memphis-Caracas) started at shortstop and batted third.  1-for-4 and assisated in one double play.
Jose Garcia (former Memphis-Caracas) entered late in the game as a pinch hitter and batted eighth.  1-for-1 at the plate.

Lara beat Caracas 9-5
LVBP Official Site Post Game

Cesar Valera (former Palm Beach-Caribes) started at third base and batted fifth.  2-for-3 with one run, one hit by pitch, was picked off, and assisted in one double play.
Gabriel Lino (former Memphis-Caribes) started at catcher and batted seventh.  0-for-2 with one RBI and two walks.

Aragua beat Caribes 2-1
LVBP Official Site Post Game

Ronny Cedeno (former MLB signing-Magallanes) started at second base and batted seventh.  1-for-4 with two two-out RBIs, one run, one strikeout, and one fielding error.
Wilfred Vivas (former GCL-Magallanes) entered late in the game at shortstop and batted seventh.  1-for-2 with one two-out RBI.
Hector Garcia (former Johnson City-Magallanes) started at third base and batted ninth.  1-for-4 with one two-out RBI, one run, one walk, one strikeout, and assisted in one double play.

Johny Celis (former MiLB tryout-Margarita) started as designated hitter and batted seventh.  1-for-3 with one strikeout.

Magallanes beat Margarita 13-1
LVBP Official Site Post Game

Luis Bandes (former Johnson City-La Guaira) entered late in the game as designated hitter and batted sixth.  0-for-1 with one ground into double play.
Kristhiam Linares (former Springfield-La Guaira) entered in the fourth and pitched to two batters.  He allowed one hit, no runs, and threw one wild pitch.  (p-s:6-5)(g/f:0-1)(ir-s:1-1)

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

Notes:
Williams Perez (Springfield free agent-Lara) is dealing with a right foot injury: Lider

Clint Hurdle (former St. Louis) played for La Guaira early in his baseball career: El Emergente

Sunday's Games:
Caribes (4-7) visits Caracas (4-7) @ 1:00 PM VET
Aragua (5-6) visits Lara (8-3) @ 6:00 PM VET
Magallanes (5-6) visits Margarita (5-6) @ 5:00 PM VET
La Guaira (4-6) visits Zulia (8-2) @ 6:00 PM VET


Colombian League:

Notes:
Geddy Guerra (former VSL-Sincelejo) tossed six scoreless innings for the winning decision as Sincelejo beat Monteria 2-0: Sincelejo Official Twitter

Leandro Cedeno (Peoria-Barranquilla Giants) scored one run as Barranquilla Giants beat Barranquilla Gators 6-1: El Universal


Puerto Rican League:

Tyler Herron (former Springfield-Caguas) entered in the seventh and pitched one inning.  He allowed no hits or runs.  (g/f:1-1)

Caguas beat Manati 7-1
LBPRC Official Site Post Game

Hector Hernandez (former Palm Beach-Santurce) entered in the third and pitched 2.2 innings.  He allowed four hits, two earned runs, one walk, and struck four out.  (g/f:1-2)(ir-s:2-0)

Mayaguez beat Santurce 6-1
LBPRC Official Site Post Game

Sunday's Games:
Mayaguez (1-1) visits Manati (0-1) @ 3:45 PM AST
Carolina (1-0) visits Santurce (1-1) @ 6:15 PM AST


Nicaraguan League:

Notes:
Edgard Montiel (former DSL-Chinandega) hit a home run in the eighth as Chinandega beat Boer 12-4: LBPN Official Site

Cardinals Winter League Notebook 11-11-19: Nestor Molina Strikes Out Five Over Six Scoreless Innings For The Win; Arturo Reyes Strikes Out Three Over Five Scoreless Innings For The Win; Amaury Cazana Hits A Grand Slam

#LVBP: Néstor Molina se presentó intraficable y encaminó el triunfo de Cardenales https://t.co/eAdquifL4z pic.twitter.com/AlaaH10Bug

— NOTICIAS DIGITAL 58 (@Digital_58) November 11, 2019

Mexican Pacific League:

Niko Vasquez (former Springfield-Monterrey) started at shortstop and batted sixth.  0-for-3 with one walk, grounded into one double play, and one fielding error.
Chris Ellis (Memphis-Monterrey) entered in the seventh and pitched one inning.  He allowed no hits or runs, and struck one out.  (p-s:13-8)(g/f:1-0)

Monterrey beat Guasave 6-5
LMP Official Site Post Game

Irving Lopez (Springfield-Hermosillo) entered late in the game at second base and batted fifth.  1-for-1 with one double.

Hermosillo beat Navojoa 4-3
LMP Official Site Post Game

Alexis Wilson (Peoria-Culiacan) started at catcher and batted seventh.  1-for-4 with two runs, one walk, one passed ball, and threw out one base runner.

Culiacan beat Mochis 12-11
LMP Official Site Post Game

Xavier Scruggs (former St. Louis-Mexicali) started at first base and batted fourth.  1-for-3 with one walk and one caught stealing.
Justin Williams (Memphis-Mexicali) started in left field and batted fifth.  1-for-4 with two strikeouts.
Maikel Cleto (former St. Louis-Mexicali) entered in the seventh and pitched 1.1 innings.  He allowed no hits or runs, and struck one out for the hold (1).  (p-s:13-8)(g/f:2-1)(ir-s:2-0)

Mexicali beat Mazatlan 2-0
LMP Official Site Post Game

No Games Scheduled For Monday


Dominican League:

Yeison Medina (former Springfield-Estrellas) entered in the fourth and pitched to three batters.  He allowed no hits or runs, one walk, and struck two out.

Raul Valdes (former St. Louis-Azucareros) started and pitched 6.1 innings.  He allowed eight hits, three earned runs, one walk, and struck one out.  (g/f:7-6)

Estrellas beat Azucareros 6-5
LIDOM Official Site Post Game

Edmundo Sosa (St. Louis-Cibaenas) started at shortstop and batted leadoff.  2-for-4 with one double, one RBI, one run, one sac fly, and one strikeout.
Francisco Pena (former St. Louis-Cibaenas) entered late in the game at catcher.
John Nogowski (Memphis-Cibaenas) started as designated hitter and batted third.  0-for-4 with one RBI and one sac fly.
Yefri Perez (former MiLB signing-Cibaenas) entered late in the game in left field, scored one run, and stole one base.

Cibaenas beat Cibao 6-4
LIDOM Official Site Post Game

No Games Scheduled For Monday


Meridana League:

Notes:
Amaury Cazana (former Memphis-UADY) is currently playing for UADY and has already hit a grand slam: Meridana Official Twitter and Meridana Official Twitter


Premier 12:

Efren Navarro (former Memphis-Mexico) started at first base and batted sixth.  0-for-3 with one strikeout.
Arturo Reyes (former Memphis-Mexico) started and pitched five innings.  He allowed two hits, no runs, two walks, and struck three out for the winning decision.  (p-s:61-36)
Jesus Cruz (Memphis-Mexico) entered in the sixth and pitched one inning.  He allowed no hits or runs, and struck two out.  (p-s:17-11)

Mexico beat Chinese Taipei 2-0
WBSC Official Site Post Game

Tuesday's Games:
Australia (0-2) visits Mexico (2-0) @ 12:00 PM
Chinese Taipei (0-2) visits South Korea (2-0) @ 7:00 PM
USA (0-2) visits Japan (2-0) @ 7:00 PM


Venezuelan League:

Johny Celis (former MiLB tryout-Margarita) started at first base and batted eighth.  1-for-5 with one double, one RBI, two runs, one strikeout, grounded into one double play, and assisted in one double play.

Luis Bandes (former Johnson City-La Guaira) entered late in the game at first base and batted third.  1-for-1 with one run and one walk.

Margarita beat La Guaira 13-3
LVBP Official Site Post Game

Nestor Molina (former MiLB signing-Lara) started and pitched six innings.  He allowed four hits, no runs, one walk, hit two batters, and struck five out for the winning decision (2-0).  (p-s:97-65)(g/f:5-3)
Vicente Campos (former MiLB signing-Lara) entered in the eighth and pitcheed to two batters.  He allowed one hit and no runs for the hold (2).  (p-s:5-3)(g/f:0-1)(ir-s:2-2)
Pedro Rodriguez (former MiLB signing-Lara) entered in the eighth and pitched 1.1 innings.  He allowed one hit and no runs for the save (2).  (p-s:12-7)(g/f:2-0)

Harold Arauz (former Memphis-Aragua) started and pitcheed 5.1 innings.  He allowed three hits, two runs (one earned), threw one wild pitch, and struck one out for the losing decision (0-1).  (p-s:61-42)(g/f:7-2)

Lara beat Aragua 3-2
LVBP Official Site Post Game

Hector Garcia (former Johnson City-Magallanes) started at third base and batted second.  2-for-5 with one RBI, one run, one walk, and one strikeout.
Ronny Cedeno (former MLB signing-Magallanes) started at second base and batted third.  0-for-5 with one sacrifice and two strikeouts.
Wilfred Vivas (former GCL-Magallanes) entered late in the game at shortstop.
Jorge Rondon (former St. Louis-Magallanes) entered in the sixth and pitched to four batters.  He allowed no hits or runs, one walk, and struck two out for the hold (1).  (p-s:16-9)(g/f:1-0)(ir-s:2-1)

Zulia beat Magallanes 7-6 in 11 innings
LVBP Official Site Post Game

Wilfredo Tovar (former Memphis-Caracas) started at shortstop and batted third.  0-for-3 with one walk and one hit by pitch.
Jose Garcia (former Memphis-Caracas) entered late in the game as designated hitter and batted sixth.  0-for-2 with one run.

Cesar Valera (former Palm Beach-Caribes) started at shortstop and moved to left field, batting second.  2-for-5 with one run, one strikeout, one caught stealing, and assisted in one double play.
Juan Gonzalez (former Memphis-Caribes) entered in the ninth and pitched two innings.  He allowed one hit, no runs, one intentional walk, and struck three out for the winning decision (1-0).  (p-s:30-20)(g/f:4-0)

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

No Games Schedueld For Monday


Colombian League:

Notes:
Leandro Cedeno (Peoria-Barranquilla) scored one run as Monteria beat Barranquilla 10-6: LPBCol Twitter

Ramon Ulacio (former GCL-Barranquilla) pitched a scoreless inning: Barranquilla Official Twitter

Starlin Rodriguez (former Springfield-Sincelejo) doubles and drives in one run as Sincelejo beat Cartagena 2-0: Sincelejo Official Twitter

Cardinals Winter League Notebook 1-6-19: Irving Lopez Hits A Solo Home Run; Arturo Reyes Strikes Out Two & Holds Three Inherited Runners On Base Over Two & Two-Thirds Scoreless Innings; Francisco Pena Listed As Day-To-Day With Hamstring Discomfort

#OrangeBorn el hermosillense Irving López conecta su primer HR en @LMPbeisbol y amplía la ventaja de la Escuadra Naranja #Chucky
Cortesía @Megacable pic.twitter.com/6ZcL6FGNI7

— Naranjeros (@ClubNaranjeros) January 6, 2019

Mexican Pacific League Playoffs:

Irving Lopez (Palm Beach-Hermosillo) started at second base and batted ninth.  1-for-5 with one home run, one RBI, one run, and one strikeout.
Arturo Reyes (Memphis-Hermosillo) entered in the seventh and pitched 2.2 innings.  He allowed two hits, no runs, struck two out, and assisted in one double play.  (p-s:35-23)(g/f:2-0)(ir-s:3-0)

Hector Villalobos (State College-Mochis) entered in the seventh and pitched to three batters.  He allowed one hit, two earned runs, and one walk.  (p-s:12-7)

Hermosillo beat Mochis 12-2
LMP Official Site Post Game

Maikel Cleto (former St. Louis-Obregon) entered in the eighth and pitched to four batters.  He allowed one hit, no runs, one walk, and struck one out.  (p-s:17-8)(g/f:0-1)(ir-s:3-3)

Mazatlan beat Obregon 5-2
LMP Official Site Post Game

Sunday's Games:
Culiacan (1-3) visits Jalisco (3-1) @ 5:15 PM CT
Hermosillo (2-2) visits Mochis (2-2) @ 5:00 PM MT
Obregon (2-2) visits Mazatlan (2-2) @ 6:00 PM MT


Venezuelan League Playoffs:

Sunday's Games:
Caracas (2-0) visits Aragua (0-2) @ 4:30 PM VST
Lara (1-1) visits Margarita (1-1) @ 5:30 PM VST
Magallanes (2-0) visits Caribes (0-2) @ 7:30 PM VST


Dominican League Round Robin:

Donovan Solano (former Memphis-Licey) started at third base and moved to first, batting third.  0-for-4 at the plate.

Licey beat Estrellas 3-0
LIDOM Official Site Post Game

Alejandro Mejia (former DSL-Azucareros) started at first base and batted seventh.  1-for-5 with one double, one strikeout, and assisted in one double play.
Raul Valdes (former St. Louis-Azucareros) started and pitched 7.1 innings.  He allowed six hits, three earned runs, threw two wild pitches, and struck eight out for the winning decision (1-1).  (g/f:4-8)

Azucareros beat Escogido 7-3
LIDOM Official Site Post Game

Notes:
Francisco Pena (St. Louis-Azucareros) is listed as day-to-day after leaving Friday's game with hamstring discomfort: Azucareros Official Site

Sunday's Games:
Licey (3-8) visits Escogido (6-5) @ 4:00 PM AST
Estrellas (6-5) visits Azucareros (7-4) @ 5:00 PM AST


Veracruz League Championship:

Francisco Rivera (former Palm Beach-Acayucan) started at first base and batted third.  1-for-4 with one walk.
Jose Almarante (former Memphis-Acayucan) entered in the fifth and pitched to five batters.  He allowed three hits, two earned runs, and struck one out.  (g/f:1-0)(ir-s:1-0)

Xalapa beat Acayucan 7-5
LIV Official Site Post Game

Sunday's Game:
Xalapa (1-0) visits Acayucan (0-1) @ 1:00 PM


Meridana League:

Amaury Cazana (former Memphis-Marista) drives in one run and scores a run as Marista lost to Morelos 12-3: Meridana Official Twitter and Meridana Official Twitter


Colombian League Round Robin:

Jose Calero (former GCL-Sincelejo) entered in the eighth and pitched one inning.  He allowed one hit, no runs, and struck one out for the winning decision (1-0).  (p-s:15-9)(g/f:1-2)

Sincelejo beat Barranquilla 5-3
LCBP Official Site Post Game

Sunday's Game:
Barranquilla (1-1) visits Cartagena (0-3) @ 4:00 PM


Australian Baseball League:

Pete Kozma (former St. Louis-Perth) started at second base and batted third.  1-for-5 with one run and assisted in one double play.

Perth beat Melbourne 4-3
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 third.  0-for-3 with one walk.

Yariel Gonzalez (Peoria-Mayaguez) started as designated hitter and batted fourth.  0-for-4 at the plate.

Mayaguez beat Carolina 5-2
LBPRC Official Site Post Game

Notes:
The league is looking for other ways to make profits: El Nuevo Dia

No Games Scheduled For Sunday

Cardinals Winter League Notebook 12-31-18: Amaury Cazana Drives In Five Runs In Two Games; Nestor Molina Strikes Out Six Over Five Scoreless Innings For The Win; Miguel Socolovich Strikes Out Two Over One Scoreless Inning For The Save

Quinta alta cuadrangular de Amaury Cazaña con dos en base y los Rookies de la Marista ya le ganan 4-1 a los Diablos de la Bojórquez #MeridaMeMueve pic.twitter.com/cKMWJz84my

— Liga Meridana (@LigaMeridana) December 30, 2018

Mexican Pacific League:

Niko Vasquez (former Springfield-Jalisco) started at third base and batted seventh.  0-for-3 with two strikeouts.

Mazatlan beat Jalisco 3-1
LMP Official Site Post Game

Eugenio Velez (former Memphis-Mexicali) started in left field and batted leadoff.  2-for-5 with one double and one run.

Mochis beat Mexicali 8-3
LMP Official Site Post Game

Fernando Salas (former St. Louis-Hermosillo) entered in the seventh and pitched one inning.  He allowed no hits or runs, and struck one out.  (p-s:11-9)(g/f:1-0)

Navojoa beat Hermosillo 3-2
LMP Official Site Post Game

Yefri Perez (former MiLB signing-Obregon) started at third base and moved to centerfield, batting leadoff.  1-for-4 with one strikeout and one fielding error.
Iker Franco (former Springfield-Obregon) started as designated hitter and batted sixth.  2-for-4 at the plate.
Maikel Cleto (former St. Louis-Obregon) entered in the ninth and pitched one inning.  He allowed no hits or runs for the save (13).  (p-s:10-7)(g/f:2-1)

Rainel Rosario (former Springfield-Culiacan) started as designated hitter and batted fourth.  0-for-4 with three strikeouts.
Alexis Wilson (State College-Culiacan) started at catcher and batted eighth.  0-for-3 with one strikeout, one pickoff error, and one passed ball.

Obregon beat Culiacan 1-0
LMP Official Site Post Game

No Games Scheduled For Monday


Venezuelan League:

Ildemaro Vargas (former Springfield-Lara) started at second base and batted leadoff.  0-for-4 and assisted in two double plays.
Rangel Ravelo (Memphis-Lara) started at first base and batted third.  1-for-2 with one walk and assisted in three double plays.
Vicente Campos (former MiLB signing-Lara) entered in the seventh and pitched one inning.  He allowed no hits or runs, and one walk for the save (2).  (p-s:15-6)(g/f:2-0)

Lara beat Margarita 4-3 in game one of doubleheader
LVBP Official Site Post Game

Kender Villegas (former Palm Beach-Margarita) entered in the fifth and pitched one inning.  He allowed one hit, one unearned run, one walk, and struck two out.  (p-s:22-13)(g/f:1-0)

Ildemaro Vargas (former Springfield-Lara) started at second base and batted leadoff.  1-for-4 with one double, two two-out RBIs, and assisted in one double play.
Rangel Ravelo (Memphis-Lara) started at first base and batted third.  0-for-3 and assisted in one double play.
Nestor Molina (former MiLB signing-Lara) started and pitched five innings.  He allowed five hits, no runs, one walk, and struck six out for the winning decision (3-1).  (p-s:69-43)(g/f:3-2)

Lara beat Margarita 5-0 in game two of doubleheader
LVBP Official Site Post Game

Ronny Cedeno (former St. Louis signing-Magallanes) started at second base and batted second.  0-for-3 with one walk and one strikeout.
Rayder Ascanio (Peoria-Magallanes) started at shortstop and batted seventh.  1-for-2 with two walks.
Jorge Rondon (former St. Louis-Magallanes) entered in the eighth and pitched one inning.  He allowed three hits and one earned run.  (p-s:15-10)(g/f:1-1)

Wilfredo Tovar (former Memphis-Caracas) started at shortstop and batted second.  1-for-4 with one run and assisted in one double play.
Leobaldo Pina (former Springfield-Caracas) started at third base and batted sixth.  0-for-3 with one walk.
Miguel Socolovich (former St. Louis-Caracas) entered in the ninth and pitched one inning.  He allowed one hit, no runs, and struck two out for the save (9).  (p-s:9-9)(g/f:0-1)

Caracas beat Magallanes 2-0
LVBP Official Site Post Game

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

Cesar Valera (former Palm Beach-Caribes) started in centerfield and batted second.  2-for-4 with one run and one strikeout.
Juan Gonzalez (former Memphis-Caribes) entered in the third and pitched 3.1 innings.  He allowed six hits, two earned runs, two walks (one intentional), committed one throwing error, and struck two out.  (p-s:61-39)(g/f:6-0)
Angel Castro (former Memphis-Caribes) entered in the eighth and pitched to four batters.  He allowed two hits, one earned run, and one home run.  (p-s:15-9)(g/f:0-1)(ir-s:3-3)

Aragua beat Caribes 7-3 in game one of doubleheader
LVBP Official Site Post Game

Cesar Valera (former Palm Beach-Caribes) started in centerfield and batted second.  0-for-3 with one walk and one strikeout.

Aragua beat Caribes 5-1 in game two of doubleheader
LVBP Official Site Post Game

Notes:
Rafael Ortega (former Memphis-Caribes) missed Sunday's games with an injury: LVBP Official Site

Ronny Cedeno (former St. Louis signing-Magallanes) talks about collecting his 700th hit: LVBP Official Site

No Games Scheduled For Monday


Dominican League Round Robin:

Tommy Pham (former St. Louis-Escogido) started in centerfield and batted seventh.  0-for-3 with one run and one walk.

Donovan Solano (former Memphis-Licey) started at third base and batted fifth.  1-for-4 with two strikeouts and one fielding error.

Escogido beat Licey 6-1
LIDOM Official Site Post Game

Alejandro Mejia (former DSL-Azucareros) started at first base and batted fifth.  1-for-4 with one strikeout and assisted in one double play.
Francisco Pena (St. Louis-Azucareros) started at catcher and batted eighth.  2-for-4 with one double, one run, one stolen base, and one strikeout.

Audry Perez (former St. Louis-Estrellas) started at catcher and batted eighth.  0-for-3 with one strikeout and threw out one of five base runners.

Azucareros beat Estrellas 3-2
LIDOM Official Site Post Game

No Games Scheduled For Monday


Veracruz League Semifinals:

Francisco Rivera (former Palm Beach-Acayucan) started at first base and batted sixth.  2-for-4 at the plate.
Jose Almarante (former Memphis-Acayucan) entered in the eighth and pithced to three batters.  He allowed two hits, one unearned run, and committed one error.

Jaltex beat Acayucan 5-2 (12/28/18)
LIV Official Site Post Game

Francisco Rivera (former Palm Beach-Acayucan) started at first base and batted sixth.  2-for-3 with one double, one RBI, two runs, and one sac fly.
Jose Almarante (former Memphis-Acayucan) entered in the sixth and pitched 1.2 innings.  He allowed two hits, no runs, and struck one out.  (g/f:2-2)

Acayucan beat Jaltex 10-2 (12/30/18)
LIV Official Site Post Game


Meridana League:

Amaury Cazana (former Memphis-Marista) drove in the only run for Marista in their win over Bojorquez on Saturday: Meridana Official Twitter

Amaury Cazana (former Memphis-Marista) hit a three-run homer as Marista beat Bojorquez 4-1: Meridana Official Twitter


Australian Baseball League:

Pete Kozma (former St. Louis-Perth) started as designated hitter and batted leadoff.  1-for-4 with one walk and one strikeout.

Adelaide beat Perth 4-2
ABL Official Site Post Game

No Games Scheduled For Tuesday


Puerto Rican League:

Yariel Gonzalez (Peoria-Mayaguez) started at first base and batted fourth.  0-for-3 with one intentional walk and assisted in one double play.
Randy Ruiz (former MiLB signing-Mayaguez) started as designated hitter and batted fifth.  1-for-4 with one RBI.
Tyler Herron (former Springfield-Mayaguez) entered in the seventh and pitched to four batters.  He allowed two hits, three earned runs, and hit one batter for the losing decision (1-1).  (g/f:1-0)

Caguas beat Mayaguez 6-2
LBPRC Official Site Post Game

Delvin Perez (State College-Carolina) entered late in the game at shortstop and batted leadoff.  0-for-1 at the plate.
Anthony Garcia (former Memphis-Carolina) started in left field and batted fourth.  0-for-3 at the plate.
Juan Caballero (former Johnson City-Carolina) entered in the seventh and pitched two innings.  He allowed no hits or runs, one walk, one balk, and struck two out.  (g/f:3-2)

Jonathan Rodriguez (former Memphis-Santurce) started at third base and batted seventh.  2-for-4 with two two-out RBIs.

Santurce beat Carolina 3-2
LBPRC Official Site Post Game

No Games Scheduled For Monday


Nicaraguan League:

Edgard Montiel (former DSL-Chinandega) started and batted fourth.  1-for-3 with one run, one walk, and two strikeouts.

Chinandega beat Rivas 5-3
LBPN Official Site Post Game


Panama League Championship:

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

Herrera beat Metropolitanas 8-4

No Games Scheduled For Monday