Cardinals Winter League Notebook 11-17-16: Austin Gomber Strikes Out Seven Over Six Scoreless Innings For The Win; Nick Additon Strikes Out Seven Over Five Scoreless Innings For The Win; Curt Smith Singles, Doubles, & Drives In Three Runs

Austin Gomber - Glendale Desert Dogs

Venezuelan League:

Breyvic Valera (Memphis-Margarita) started in centerfield and batted third.  0-for-4 at the plate.

Jose Martinez (St. Louis-La Guaira) started in right field and batted fourth.  0-for-3 with one walk and two strikeouts.
Juan Gonzalez (former Memphis-La Guaira) entered in the seventh 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)

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

Ildemaro Vargas (former Palm Beach-Lara)  started at second and batted second.  2-for-5 with two runs, two stolen base, and assisted in one double play.

Eduardo Sanchez (former St. Louis-Aragua) entered in the seventh and pitched 1.1 innings.  He allowed one hit and  no runs.  (p-s:15-8)(g/f:3-0)(ir-s:1-0)

Lara beat Aragua 7-5
LVBP Official Site Post Game

Rafael Ortega (former Memphis-Caribes) started in centerfield and batted leadoff.  1-for-4 with one triple, one RBI, one run, and one walk.
John Church (former Memphis-Caribes) entered in the sixth and pitched 1.1 innings.  He allowed one hit, one earned run, one walk and struck two out for the hold (1).  (p-s:18-14)(ir-s:3-0)
David Oca (Johnson City-Caribes) entered in the eighth and pitched 1.1 innings.  He allowed one hit, no runs, and struck one out for the hold (2).  (p-s:15-9)(g/f:1-0)(ir-s:2-1)
Roberto Canache (former Johnson City-Caribes) entered in the eighth and pitched 1.1 innings.  He allowed one hit, no runs, and struck three out for the save (2).  (p-s:20-13)(g/f:1-0)(ir-s:2-0)

Caribes beat Caracas 9-5
LVBP Official Site Post Game

Notes:
Ildemaro Vargas (former Palm Beach-Lara) has a ten game hitting streak: LVBP Official Site

Pedro Rodriguez (former MiLB signing-Caribes) has reached an agreement with Caribes and will join the team next week: Caribes Official Site

Victor Marte (former St. Louis-Aragua) will join Aragua in the coming weeks: Aragua Official Site

Rafael Ortega (former Memphis-Caribes) could be leaving Caribes soon for his wife's pregnancy: Lider

Thursday's Games:
Margarita (18-15) visits Lara (17-17) @ 7:00 PM VET
Caracas (12-21) visits Caribes (16-17) @ 7:0 PM VET
Magallanes (15-16) visits Zulia (21-11) @ 7:00 PM VET
La Guaira (18-14) visits Aragua (13-19) @ 7:00 PM


Venezuelan Parallel League:

Hector Garcia (former Johnson City-La Guaira) entered late in the game at third base and batted leadoff.  1-for-5 with two strikeouts.
Anderson Gerdel (former Palm Beach-La Guaira) started and pitched 4.2 innings.  He allowed three hits, three earned runs, one walk, threw one wild pitch, and struck four out for the losing decision (1-1).
Geudy Guerra (former VSL-La Guaira) entered in the fifth and pitched 3.1 innings.  He allowed one hit, one earned run, one walk, and struck three out.

Dail Villanueva (former Peoria-Caracas) entered in the eighth and pitched one inning.  He allowed no hits or runs for the win (2-0).

Caracas beat La Guaira 4-3
Caracas Official Site Post Game

Thursday's Games:
Aragua (14-8-1) visits Lara (15-9) for a doubleheader beginning @ 9:00 AM VET
Caimanes (9-14) visits La Guaira (12-10-2) for a doubleheader beginning @ 9:00 AM VET
Magallanes (4-20-1) visits Philadelphia (10-11-2) for a doubleheader beginning @ 9:00 AM VET
Margarita-Caribes (12-12) visits Detroit (5-16-2) for a doubleheader beginning @ 9:00 AM VET
Caracas (16-7) visits Boston (17-6) for a doubleheader beginning @ 9:00 AM VET


Arizona Fall League:

Carson Kelly (St. Louis-Glendale) started at catcher and batted third.  1-for-4 with one double, one two-out , one run, and one walk.
Harrison Bader (Springfield-Glendale) started in right field and batted sixth.  1-for-5 with one two-out RBI, one run, and two strikeouts.
Paul DeJong (Springfield-Glendale) started at second base and batted eighth.  1-for-4 with two two-out RBIs, one walk, and assisted in one double play.
Austin Gomber (Springfield-Glendale) started and pitched six innings.  He allowed two hits, no runs, and struck seven out for the winning decision (5-1).   (p-s:74-54)(g/f:4-2)
Ryan Sherriff (Memphis-Glendale) entered in the seventh and pitched one inning.  He allowed one hit, no runs, and struck one out.  (p-s:11-8)(g/f:1-0)
Rowan Wick (Springfield-Glendale) entered in the ninth and pitched one inning.  He allowed one hit and no runs.  (p-s:7-6)(g/f:1-1)

Glendale beat Mesa 10-0
MLB Official Site Post Game

Notes:
Glendale is one game away from being eliminated from the championship.

Aramis Garcia (former 2011 draft selection-Scottsdale) is making his way back from a facial fracture: MiLB Official Site

Thursday's Games:
Glendale (16-15) visits Peoria (14-14-2) @ 12:35 PM MST
Salt River (15-14-1) visits Surprise (16-14-1) @ 12;35 PM MST
Scottsdale (13-18) visits Mesa (16-15) @ 12:35 PM MST


Mexican Pacific League:

Randy Arozarena (MiLB signing-Navojoa) started in centerfield and batted second.  1-for-4 with one strikeout, one caught stealing, and one outfield assist.
Niko Vasquez (former Springfield-Navojoa) started at shortstop and batted sixth.  1-for-4 with two RBIs and one strikeout.

Obregon beat Navojoa 5-3
LMP Official Site Post Game

Efren Navarro (Memphis free agent-Hermosillo) started in left field and batted second.  1-for-4 with one RBI and one sac fly.
David Washington (Memphis free agent-Hermosillo) started in right field and batted fifth.  0-for-4 with one walk and three strikeouts.

Mazatlan beat Navojoa 8-5
LMP Official Site Post Game

Thursday's Games:
Navojoa (17-14) visits Obregon (17-13) @ 7:00 PM MST
Jalisco (14-16) visits Mochis (16-15) @ 7:30 PM MT
Mazatlan (9-22) visits Hermosillo (17-14) @ 7:30 PM MST
Culiacan (19-12) visits Mexicali (14-17) @ 7:30 PM PT


Dominican League:

Juan Herrera (Palm Beach-Estrellas) started at shortstop and batted ninth.  1-for-3 with one double and one strikeout.

Nick Additon (former Memphis-Escogido) started and pitched five innings.  He allowed three hits, no runs, three walks, and struck seven out for the winning decision (1-0).  (g/f:5-1)

Escogido beat Estrellas 6-4
LIDOM Official Site Post Game

Eugenio Velez (former Memphis-Azucareros) started in left field and batted fifth.  1-for-3 and was picked off.
Magneuris Sierra (Peoria-Azucareros) entered late in the game as a pinch hitter.  One run and one walk.

Azucareros beat Cibaenas 2-1
LIDOM Official Site Post Game

Thursday's Games:
Cibao (13-7) visits Licey (13-8) @ 7:15 PM AST
Estrellas (9-12) visits Cibaenas (10-12) @ 7:30 PM AST


Puerto Rican League:

Anthony Garcia (Memphis-Carolina) started as designated hitter and batted third.  1-for-4 with one run and two strikeouts.

Caguas beat Carolina 4-1
LBPRC Official Site Post Game

Aguadilla forfeited to Mayaguez
Aguadilla players refused to play due to lack of payment: El Nuevo Dia

No Games Scheduled For Thursday


Nicaraguan League:

Jhonny Polanco (former Springfield-Boer) entered in the seventh and pitched one inning.  He allowed six hits, five earned runs, and struck two out.  (g/f:0-1)

Granada beat Boer 16-8
LNBP Official Site Post Game

Curt Smith (former Springfield-Chinandega) started as designated hitter and batted fourth.  2-for-4 with one double, three RBI, one run, and one strikeout.
Edgard Montiel (former DSL-Chinandega) started at first base and batted fifth.  3-for-4 with one double and one RBI.
Jem Argenal (former GCL-Chinandega) started in centerfield and batted seventh.  0-for-3 at the plate.

Chinandega beat Rivas 8-6
LNBP Official Site Post Game

No Games Scheduled For Thursday


Colombian League:

Jonathan Escudero (Palm Beach free agent-Barranquilla) entered in the sixth and pitched two innings.  He allowed one hit, no runs, one walk, and struck two out.  (p-s:28-17)

Sincelejo beat Barranquilla 9-4
LCBP Official Site Post Game

No Games Scheduled For Thursday


Australian Baseball League:

Friday's Games:
Adelaide (0-0) visits Sydney (0-0) @ 7:30 PM AET
Canberra (0-1) visits Brisbane (1-0) @ 6:30 PM AEST
Perth (0-0) visits Melbourne (0-0) @ 7:30 PM AET

Cardinals Winter League Notebook 11-4-16: Curt Smith Doubles, Walks Twice, & Drives In Two Runs; Luke Voit Doubles & Knocks In Two Runs; Ramon Delgado Strikes Out One & Holds Two Inherited Runners On Base Over Two & Two-Thirds Scoreless Innings For The Win

Curt Smith -Tigres de Chinandega

Venezuelan League:

Roberto Canache (former Johnson City-Caribes) entered in the seventh and pitched one inning.  He allowed no hits or runs, and struck three out.  (p-s:19-13)

Caribes beat Lara 8-1 in game one of doubleheader
LVBP Official Site Post Game

Cedric Hunter (former Memphis-Lara) started in left field and moved to right, batting seventh.  0-for-3 with one strikeout.

David Oca (Johnson City-Caribes) entered in the sixth and pitched to one batter,  He allowed no hits or runs.  (p-s:1-1)(ir-s:2-0)

Lara beat Caribes 4-1 in game two of doubleheader
LVBP Official Site Post Game

Breyvic Valera (Memphis-Margarita) started in centerfield and batted leadoff.  1-for-4 with one caught stealing.

Margarita beat Caracas 3-2
LVBP Official Site Post Game

Friday's Games:
Zulia (16-6) visits Magallanes (8-13) @ 7:00 PM VET
Margarita (15-8) visits Caracas (9-13) @ 7:00 PM VET
La Guaira (10-11) visits Aragua (8-14) @ 7:00 PM VET


Venezuelan Parallel League:

Jose Gonzalez (former Springfield-La Guaira) started as designated hitter and batted fourth.  1-for-3 with one walk.
Anderson Gerdel (former Palm Beach-La Guaira) entered in the fourth ans pitched five innings.  He allowed two hits, one earned run, one home run, and struck one out for the winning decision (3-0).

La Guaira beat Aragua 7-1

Jesus Ustariz (former Johnson City-Caracas) started in right field and batted fourth.  1-for-3 with two runs.

Caracas beat Detroit 13-5

Friday's Games:
Boston (11-4) visits Aragua (8-6-1) @ 10:00 AM VET
Zulia (9-7) visits Margarita-Caribes (9-7) @ 10:00 AM VET
Detroit (3-10-2) visits Caimanes (4-11) @ 11:00 AM VET
Philadelphia (6-8-1) visits Caracas (11-5) @ 11:00 AM VET
La Guaira (9-6-1) visits Lara (9-6) @ 11:00 AM VET


Arizona Fall League:

Friday's Games:
Glendale (9-12) visits Peoria (11-7-2) @ 12:35 PM MST - Austin Gomber (Springfield) is scheduled to start for Glendale
Salt River (10-9-1) visits Surprise (11-9-1) @ 12:35 PM MST
Mesa (12-9) visits Scottsdale (7-14) @ 6:35 PM MST


Mexican Pacific League:

Efren Navarro (Memphis-Hermosillo) started in left field and batted second.  3-for-6 with one run, grounded into one double play, and one fielding error.
Luis Garcia (former New Haven-Hermosillo) started at first base and batted fourth.  1-for-5 with one strikeout and grounded into one double play.
David Washington (Memphis-Hermosillo) started in right field and batted seventh.  0-for-4 with one run, one walk, and two strikeouts.

Ramon Delgado (former Memphis-Jalisco) entered in the fourth and pitched 2.2 innings.  He allowed four hits, no runs, and struck one out for the winning decision (1-0).  (p-s:41-26)(g/f:3-2)(ir-s:2-0)

Jalisco beat Hermosillo 11-8
LMP Official Site Post Game

Randy Arozarena (MiLB signing-Navojoa) started in centerfield and batted second.  1-for-3 with one sacrifice and one stolen base.

Obregon beat Navojoa 3-2
LMP Official Site Post Game

Friday's Games:
Hermosillo (11-9) visits Mexicali (12-8) @ 7:30 PM PT
Obregon (9-11) visits Culiacan (11-9) @ 7:30 PM MST
Mochis (11-9) visits Mazatlan (5-15) @ 8:00 PM MT
Jalisco (11-9) visits Navojoa (10-10) @ 8:00 PM MST


Dominican League:

Jose Fernandez (Matanzas-Cibaenas) started at third base and batted eighth.  1-for-3 with one two-out RBI.
Norge Ruiz (Camaguey-Cibaenas) started and pitched five innings.  He allowed seven hits, three earned runs, one home run, three walks, struck two out, and assisted in one double play for the winnings decision (2-1).  (g/f:6-1)

Alberto Rosario (St. Louis-Estrellas) started at catcher and batted ninth.  0-for-2 at the plate.
Audry Perez (former St. Louis-Estrellas) entered late in the game at catcher and batted ninth.  0-for-1 at the plate.

Cibaenas beat Estrellas 5-4

Notes:
Miguel Batista (former St. Louis) has been hired by Estrellas as a special assistant to GM: LIDOM Official Site

Jeremy Hefner (Memphis-Cibao) was removed from the Cibao active roster: Cibao Official Site

Dominican Republic's Sports Minister Danilo Diaz does not agree with the international draft: El Caribe

Friday's Games:
Estrellas (5-6) visits Escogido (5-6) @ 7:5 PM AST
Cibaenas (6-6) visits Azucareros (3-8) @ 7:30 PM AST
Licey (5-6) visits Cibao (10-2) @ 7:30 PM AST


Puerto Rican League:

J.C. Romero (former St. Louis-Santurce) entered in the seventh and pitched one inning.  He allowed one hit, no runs, and struck on out hold (2).  (g/f:1-1)

Jonathan Rodriguez (Springfield-Mayaguez) started as designated hitter and batted fourth.  1-for-4 at the plate,

Santurce beat Mayaguez 3-0
LBPRC Official Site Post Game

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

Luke Voit (Springfield-Aguadilla) started as designated hitter and batted third.  1-for-4 with one double, two RBIs, and grounded into one double play.
Ruben Gotey (former Memphis-Aguallila) started at first base and batted fourth.  1-for-4 with one double, one run, and assisted in one double play.
Yariel Gonzalez (State College-Aguadilla) started in left field and batted seventh.  1-for-4 with one strikeout.
Ian Snell (former MiLB signing-Aguadilla) entered in the eighth and pitched one inning.  He allowed one hit and no runs.  (g/f:1-1)

Carolina beat Aguadilla 7-3
LBPRC Official Site Post Game

Friday's Games:
Carolina (1-3) visits Caguas (2-2) @ 7:30 PM AST
Mayaguez (4-1) visits Santurce (5-0) @ 7:30 PM AST


Nicaraguan League:

Curt Smith (former Springfield-Chinandega) started as designated hitter and batted fourth.  1-for-3 with one double, two RBIs, and two walks.
Edgard Montiel (former DSL-Chinandega) started at first base and batted fifth.  2-for-2 with one RBI, one run, and three walks.
Jem Argenal (former GCL-Chinandega) started in left field and batted seventh.  0-for-2 with one run and two walks.

Chinandega beat Boer 6-4
LNBP Official Site Post Game

Friday's Games:
Rivas (2-3) visits Boer (2-3) @ 6:00 PM
Chinandega (2-3) visits Granada (4-1) @ 6:00 PM


World Cup - U-23:

Allen Cordoba (Johnson City-Panama) started at shortstop and batted second.  0-for-4 with one strikeout and grounded into one double play.
Hector Salazar (former GCL-Panama) entered in the fifth and pitched one innings.  He allowed three hits, five runs (three earned), two walks, threw on wild pitch, and struck two out for the losing decision (0-1).  (g/f:1-0)

Nicaragua beat Panama 9-3
Panama American Post Game
TV Max Deportes Post Game

Friday's Game:
Japan (6-0) visits Panama (5-1) @ 6:00 PM


Colombian League:

Friday's Games:
Barranquilla (0-0) visits Cartagena (0-0) @ 7:00 PM
Sincelejo (0-0) visits Monteria (0-0) @ 7:00 PM


Australian Baseball League (November 18, 2016):

Notes:
Malik Collymore (former Johnson City-Sydney) has signed on to play for Sydney: Sydney Official Site

Cardinals Winter League Notebook 10-22-16: Kyle Grana Strikes Out Two Of Three Batters Faced; Breyvic Valera Doubles Twice & Drives In One Run; Tony Cruz Collects Three Singles & One RBI

Kyle Grana - Mayos de Navojoa

Nicaragua Summer League Championship:

Edgard Montiel (former DSL-Boer) started at third base and batted third.  Singled and struck out at the plate.  Dantos beat Boer 3-2: La Prensa and La Prensa.  Dantos leads series 3-1.


Venezuelan League:

Breyvic Valera (Memphis-Margarita) started in centerfield and moved to left, batting leadoff.   2-for-4 with two double, one RBI, and one sac fly.
Eliezer Alfonzo (former Peoria-Margarita) started as designated hitter and batted fifth.  1-for-4 with one run and one strikeout.

Margarita beat Aragua 5-3
LVBP Official Site Post Game

Ildemaro Vargas (former Palm Beach-Lara) started at second base and batted ninth.  0-for-3 with one ground into double play and assisted in one double play.

Jose Martinez (former Springfield-Magallanes) entered late in the game as a pinch hitter and batted  second.
Ronny Cedeno (former MLB signing-Magallanes) started at third base and batted seventh.  0-for-4 with two strikeouts.

Magallanes beat Lara 3-2
LVBP Official Site Post Game

Jose Martinez (St. Louis-La Guaira) started in right field and batted fifth.  1-for-3 with one run and one walk.
Jose Gonzalez (former Springfield-La Guaira) started at catcher and batted ninth.  0-for-2 with one walk, one caught stealing/pickoff, assisted in one double play, and threw out one of two base runners.

Cesar Valera (former Palm Beach-Caibes) started at shortstop and batted ninth.  0-for-3 with one sacrifice, one strikeout, and assisted in one double play.
David Oca (Johnson City-Caribes) entered in the sixth and pitched to one batter.  He allowed one hit and no runs.

Caribes beat La Guaira 5-4
LVBP Official Site Post Game

Notes:
Aragua left Fabian Blanco (DSL) unprotected and he was picked up by Lara in the draft: El Emergente

Saturday's Games:
Caracas (5-8) visits Lara (6-8) @ 4:00 PM VET
Zulia (10-3) visits La Guaira (5-7) @ 5:00 PM VET -  Boone Whiting (former Memphis) is scheduled to start for Zulia
Margarita (7-5) visits Magallanes (6-6) @ 5:30 PM VET
Aragua (5-8) visits Caribes (7-6) @ 7:00 PM VET


Venezuelan Parallel League:

Eduardo Sanchez (former St. Louis-Aragua) entered in the sixth and pitched one inning.  He allowed no hits or runs, and struck one out.  (g/f:0-2)

Aragua beat Detroit 7-6

Leobaldo Pina (Peoria-Caracas) started at shortstop and batted second.  1-for-5 with one strikeout.
Jesus Ustariz (former Johnson City-Caracas) started in left field and batted third.  2-for-4 with one double and one RBI.
Dail Villanueva (former Peoria-Caracas) entered in the seventh and pitched to one batter.  He allowed no hits or runs, and struck one out.

Zulia beat Caracas 4-2
Caracas Official Site Post Game

No Games Scheduled For Saturday Or Sunday


Arizona Fall League:

Paul DeJong (Springfield-Glendale) started at shortstop and batted second.  1-for-3 with one RBI, one sac fly, one strikeout, one fielding error, and assisted in one double play.
Harrison Bader (Springfield-Glendale) started in left field and batted fourth.  1-for-4 with one run.
Ryan Sherriff (Memphis-Glendale) entered in the seventh and pitched one inning.  He allowed three hits, one earned run, and struck two out.  (p-s:24-16)(g/f:1-0)

Peoria beat Glendale 8-24
MLB Official Site Post Game

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


Mexican Pacific League:

Irving Wilson (GCL-Culiacan) started at catcher and batted ninth.  2-for-4 with one double, two runs, and one strikeout.

Ramon Delgado (former Memphis-Jalisco) entered in the fourth and pitched 3.1 innings.  He allowed one hit, no runs, two walks, and struck four out.  (p-s:50-31)(g/f:4-1)(ir-s:1-0)

Culiacan beat Jalisco 6-2
LMP Official Site Post Game

Randy Arozarena (MiLB signing-Navojoa) started in centerfield and batted second.  1-for-3 with one double, one run, one walk, one strikeout, and one caught stealing.
Kyle Grana (Palm Beach-Navojoa) entered in the ninth and pitched one inning.  He allowed no hits or runs, and struck two out.  (p-s:13-8)(g/f:0-1)

Navojoa beat Mexicali 5-1
LMP Official Site Post Game

Efren Navarro (Memphis-Hermosillo) started at first base and batted third.  0-for-3 with one RBI, one sac fly, and assisted in one double play.

Hermosillo beat Obregon 6-3
LMP Official Site Post Game

Saturday's Games:
Culiacan (5-4) visits Jalisco (3-6) @ 5:00 PM CT
Mazatlan (3-6) visits Mochis (5-4) @ 6:00 PM MT
Obregon (3-6) visits Hermosillo (7-2) @ 6:00 PM MST
Mexicali (4-5) visits Navojoa (6-3) @ 7:30 PM MST


Dominican League:

Eliezer Alvarez (Peoria-Escogido) entered late in the game as a pinch hitter and batted ninth.  One walk at the plate.

Tony Cruz (former St. Louis-Licey) started at catcher and batted eighth.  3-for-4 with one RBI, one run, one strikeout, and threw out one base runner.

Licey beat Escogido 4-3
Listin Diario Post Game

Jose Fernandez (Matanzas-Cibaenas) started at third base and batted seventh.  1-for-4 with one strikeout.
Norge Ruiz (Camaguey-Cibaenas) started and pitched 4.1 innings.  He allowed five hits, three earned runs, one walk, and struck four out for the losing decision (0-1).  (g/f:3-3)

Cibao beat Cibaenas 4-0
LIDOM Official Site Post Game

Audry Perez (former St. Louis-Estrellas) started at catcher and batted eighth.  1-for-3 and allowed one stolen base.
Evan MacLane (former St. Louis-Estrellas) started and pitched 4.1 innings.  He allowed five hits, one earned run, one home run, and struck one out.  (g/f:8-2)

Eugenio Velez (former Memphis-Azucareros) started as designated hitter and batted second.  0-for-4 with one RBI and grounded into one double play.

Estrellas beat Azucareros 5-3
LIDOM Official Site Post Game

Saturday's Games:
Cibao (1-1) visits Licey (1-0) @ 4:00 PM AST
Escogido (0-1) visits Estrellas (1-0) @ 7:30 PM AST
Azucareros (0-1) visits Cibaenas (1-1) @ 7:30 PM AST


Puerto Rican League (October 27, 2016):

Delvin Perez (GCL-Carolina) is not joining Carolina this winter: El Nuevo Dia

Cardinals Winter League Notebook 10-21-16: Randy Arozarena Collects Two Singles, Two Doubles, & One RBI; Jose Martinez Singles, Walks, & Drives In One Run; Pedro Echemendia Strikes Out One Over One Hitless/Scoreless Inning

Randy Arozarena - Mayos de Navojoa

Venezuelan League:

Breyvic Valera (Memphis-Margarita) started in centerfield and moved to left, batting second.  2-for-4 with one run.
Eliezer Alfonzo (former Peoria-Margarita) started as designated hitter and batted fifth.  0-for-4 with one strikeout.

Ildemaro Vargas (former Palm Beach-Lara) entered late in the game at second base and batted second.  0-for-1 at the plate.
Cedric Hunter (former Memphis-Lara) entered late in the game as a pinch hitter and batted sixth.  0-for-1 with one strikeout.

Margarita beat Lara 3-1
LVBP Official Site Post Game

Ronny Cedeno (former MLB signing-Magallanes) started at third base and batted seventh.  0-for-4 with two strikeouts and one fielding error.

Caracas beat Magallanes 9-8
LVBP Official Site Post Game

Jose Martinez (St. Louis-La Guaira) started as designated hitter and batted fifth.  1-for-3 with one RBI, one walk, one sac fly, one strikeout, and grounded into one double play.
Pedro Echemendia (Memphis-La Guaira) entered in the eighth and pitched one inning.  He allowed no hits or runs, and struck one out.  (p-s:15-10)(g/f:1-1)

Jose Godoy (Peoria-Caribes) started at catcher and batted eighth.  0-for-1 at the plate.
David Oca (Johnson City-Caribes) entered in the sixth and pitched to one batter.  He allowed no hits or runs, and struck one out.  (p-s:5-3)
Roberto Canache (former Johnson City-Caribes) entered in the eighth and pitched to two batters.  He allowed one hit, two earned runs, and one walk.  (p-s:9-4)(ir-s:2-1)

La Guaira beat Caribes 15-4
LVBP Official Site Post Game

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


Venezuelan Parallel League:

Hector Garcia (former Johnson City-La Guaira) started at first base and moved to left field, batting sixth.  1-for-4 with one strikeout.
Juan Gonzalez (former Memphis-La Guaira) started and pitched one inning.  He allowed no hits or runs.  (g/f:2-1)

Lara beat La Guaira 11-0

Leobaldo Pina (Peoria-Caracas) started at shortstop and batted third.  0-for-4 with two strikeouts.
Jesus Ustariz (former Johnson City-Caracas) started at first base and batted fourth.  1-for-4 at the plate.

Philadelphia beat Caracas 4-0
Caracas Official Site Post Game

Friday's Games:
Detroit (2-4) visits Aragua (5-2-1) @ 10:00 AM VET
Magallanes (2-6) visits Margarita-Caribes (5-4) @ 10:00 AM VET
Boston (5-3) visits Lara (3-5) @ 11:00 AM VET
Philadelphia (3-4) visits Caimanes (4-4) @ 11:00 AM VET
Zulia (2-5) visits Caracas (6-2) 11:00 AM VET


Arizona Fall League:

Harrison Bader (Springfield-Glendale) started in left field and batted ninth.  1-for-3 with one two-out RBI and one strikeout.
Rowan Wick (Springfield-Glendale) entered in the sixth and pitched one inning.  He allowed no hits or runs, and struck one out.  (p-s:12-7)(g/f:1-0)

Glendale beat Mesa 3-2
MLB Official Site Post Game

Aramis Garcia (former 2011 draft selection-Scottsdale) started at catcher and batted sixth.  0-for-4 with one strikeout and allowed one stolen base.

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

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


Mexican Pacific League:

Iker Franco (former Springfield-Culiacan) started at catcher and batted ninth.  0-for-3 with one walk, two strikeouts, and threw out one base runner.

Culiacan beat Mexicali 6-5
LMP Official Site Post Game

Efren Navarro (Memphis-Hermosillo) started at first base and batted third.  1-for-4 at the plate.
Luis Garcia (former New Haven-Hermosillo) started as designated hitter and batted seventh.  1-for-3 with one walk and one strikeout.

Mazatlan beat Hermosillo 3-1
LMP Official Site Post Game

Randy Arozarena (MiLB signing-Navojoa) started in centerfield and batted second.  4-for-5 with two doubles, one RBI, two runs, one caught stealing/pickoff.
Kyle Grana (Palm Beach-Navojoa) entered in the ninth and pitched one inning.  He allowed no hits or runs.  (p-s:11-8)(g/f:1-1)

Obregton beat Navojoa 11-8
LMP Official Site Post Game

Friday's Games:
Culiacan (4-4) visits Jalisco (3-5) @ 7:30 PM CT
Mazatlan (3-5) visits Mochis (4-4) @ 7:30 PM MT
Mexicali (4-4) visits Navojoa (5-3) @ 7:30 PM MST
Obregon (3-5) visits Hermosillo (6-2) @ 7:30 PM MST


Dominican League:

Jose Fernandez (Matanzas-Cibaenas) started at third base and batted seventh.  0-for-2 with one run, one walk, and and one throwing error.
Angel Castro (former Memphis-Cibaenas) started and pitched 4.2 innings.  He allowed six hits, two earned runs, hit one batter, and struck five out.  (g/f:2-4)

Cibaenas beat Cibao 4-2
LIDOM Official Site Post Game

Notes:
Eliezer Alvarez (Peoria-Escogido) cracked the Escogido 2016-17 opening day roster: Escogido Official Site

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

Cardinals Winter League Notebook 10-19-16: Iker Franco Collects Three Singles & Three RBIs; Silfredo Garcia Strikes Out Three & Holds One Inherited Runner On Base over Two & A Third Hitless/Scoreless Innings; Jose Gonzalez Singles Twice & Drives In One Run

Iker Franco - Tomateros de Culiacan

Venezuelan League:

Ronny Cedeno (former MLB signing-Magallanes) started at third base and batted sixth.  0-for-4 with one walk, one strikeout, and grounded into one double play.
Jose Martinez (former Springfield-Magallanes) entered late in the game as a pinch hitter and batted ninth.  One intentional walk at the plate.

Cesar Valera (former Palm Beach-Caribes) started at shortstop and batted sixth.  0-for-4 with one strikeout and assisted in one double play.
David Oca (Johnson City-Caribes) entered in the sixth and pitched to one batter.  He allowed no hits or runs, and struck one out.  (p-s:3-3)

Magallanes beat Caribes 5-3
LVBP Official Site Post Game

Notes:
Silfredo Garcia (Springfield-Margarita) was added to the Margarita active roster: Margarita Official Site

Jose Martinez (St. Louis-La Guaira) and Jose Gonzalez (former Springfield-La Guaira) were added to the La Guaira active roster: La Guaira Official Site

Kurt Heyer (Memphis-Zulia) will make two starts this week: El Emergente

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


Venezuelan Parallel League:

Silfredo Garcia (Springfield-Margarita-Caribes) entered in the sixth and pitched 2.1 innings.  He allowed no hits or runs, and struck three out. (g/f:1-3)(ir-s:1-0)

Margarita-Caribes beat Detroit 2-0

Jose Gonzalez (former Springfield-La Guaira) started at first base and batted leadoff.  2-for-3 with one RBI, one run, one walk, and one strikeout.

La Guaira beat Caimanes 3-2

Wednesday's Games:
La Guaira (5-2) visits Aragua (3-2) @ 10:00 AM VET
Philadelphia (2-3) visits Margarita-Caribes (3-4) @ 10:00 AM VET
Zulia (2-3) visits Magallanes (1-6) @ 11:00 AM VET
Boston (3-2) visits Caimanes (3-3) @ 11:00 AM VET
Detroit (2-2) visits Caracas (5-0) @ 11:00 AM VET


Arizona Fall League:

Aramis Garcia (former 2011 draft selection-Scottsdale) started at catcher and batted sixth.  0-for-2 with one walk, two strikeouts, and allowed four stolen bases.

Mesa beat Scottsdale 6-3
MLB Official Site Post Game

Harrison Bader (Springfield-Glendale) started in right field and batted leadoff.  0-for-2 with one run and one walk.
Carson Kelly (St. Louis-Glendale) started at catcher and batted fourth.  1-for-3 with one RBI and one sac fly.
Austin Gomber (Springfield-Glendale) started and pitched four innings.  He allowed four hits, three earned runs, one home run, one walk, threw one wild pitch, and struck four out.  (p-s:56-34)(g/f:3-3)
Ryan Sherriff (Memphis-Glendale) entered in the seventh and pitched to five batters.  He allowed one hit, one earned run, one walk, and struck one out for the losing decision (0-1).  (p-s:18-11)(g/f:1-0)

Peoria beat Glendale 6-3
MLB Official Site Post Game

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


Mexican Pacific League:

Irving Wilson (GCL-Culiacan) entered late in the game at catcher and batted fourth.  0-for-2 with one strikeout.
Iker Franco (former Springfield-Culiacan) started at catcher and moved to first base, batting ninth.  3-for-5 with three two-out RBIs, two runs, one strikeout, and allowed one stolen base.

Culiacan beat Mexicali 17-3
LMP Official Site Post Game

Efren Navarro (Memphis-Hermosillo) started at first base and batted third.  1-for-5 and assisted in one double play.

Hermosillo beat Mazatlan 7-3
LMP Official Site Post Game

Randy Arozarena (MiLB signing-Navojoa) started in centerfield and batted second.  1-for-4 with one RBI, one run, and one hit by pitch.

Navojoa beat Obregon 7-3
LMP Official Site Post Game

Wednesday's Games:
Mochis (3-3) visits Jalisco (2-4) @ 7:15 PM CT
Mexicali (3-3) visits Culiacan (3-3) @ 7:30 PM MT
Hermosillo (5-1) visits Mazatlan (2-4) @ 8:00 PM MT
Obregon (2-4) visits Navojoa (4-2) @ 7:30 PM MST


Dominican League (October 20, 2016):

Jorge Sosa (former St. Louis-Licey) pitched two-thirds of an inning and Rainel Rosario (former Springfield-Cibaenas) collected three singles as Licey beat Cibaenas 4-3 in preseason play: Licey Official Site

Magneuris Sierra (Peoria-Azucareros) may see action sometime this fall/winter: Azucareros Official Site

Ronnie Belliard (former St. Louis-Licey) will work with young players for Licey: LigaDom

MLB may be looking to cut out the independant trainers in the Dominican Republic: El Caribe


Puerto Rican League (October 27, 2016):

Robby Rowland (Springfield-Caguas) is expected in Caguas 2016-17 camp on Wednesday: Caguas Official Site


World Cup (October 28, 2016):

Allen Cordoba (Johnson City) and Hector Salazar (former GCL) were selected to play for Panama in the U-23 games: TV Max

Cardinals Winter League Notebook 10-15-16: Aramis Garcia Singles, Doubles, & Drives In Three Runs; Silfredo Garcia Strikes Out Three Over Two Hitless/Scoreless Innings; Leobaldo Pina Collects One Single, Two Doubles, & Two RBIs

Silfredo Garcia - Bravos de Margarita

Nippon Professional Baseball:

Hector Luna (former St. Louis-Hiroshima-Cibaenas) will be out three months with shoulder injury: LigaDom


Venezuelan League:

Cesar Valera (former Palm Beach-Caribes) started at shortstop and batted ninth.  0-for-2 with one run, one walk, one strikeout, and one throwing error.
David Oca (Johnson City-Caribes) entered in the seventh and pitched to two batters.  He allowed two hits and two earned runs for the blown save (1) and losing decision (0-1).  (p-s:8-4)

Ildemaro Vargas (former Palm Beach-Lara) started at second base and batted seventh.  2-for-4 with one double.

Lara beat Caribes 4-2
LVBP Official Site Post Game

Breyvic Valera (Memphis-Margarita) started in centerfield and moved to left, batting sixth.  1-for-4 with two strikeouts and one caught stealing.
Kender Villegas (former Palm Beach-Margarita) entered in the sixth and pitched two innings.  He allowed no hits or runs fro the hold (1).  (p-s:24-14)(g/f:2-2)

Margarita beat La Guaira 2-0
LVBP Official Site Post Game

Notes:
Cedric Hunter (former Memphis-Lara) is hospitalized with a form of dermatitis: Lara Official Site

Richard Castillo (former Memphis-Lara) was bumped to the bullpen: El Emergente

Saturday's Games:
Caribes (3-4) visits Caracas (3-4) @ 4:00 PM VET
Lara (4-4) visits Zulia (6-1) @ 5:30 PM VET
Magallanes (3-4) visits Aragua (4-4) @ 7:00 PM VET
La Guaira (2-5) visits Margarita (4-3) @ 7:00 PM VET


Venezuelan Parallel League:

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

Aragua beat Caimanes 3-2

Silfredo Garcia (Springfield-Margarita-Caribed) entered in the fourth and pitched two innings.  He allowed no hits or runs, and struck three out.  (g/f:2-1)

Hector Garcia (former Johnson City-La Guaira) entered late in the game at first base and batted sixth.  One walk at the plate.
Anderson Gerdel (former Palm Beach-La Guaira) entered in the eighth and pitched one inning.  He allowed one hit and no runs.  (g/f:1-1)

La Guaira beat Margarita-Caribes 5-0

Leobaldo Pina (Peoria-Caracas) started at shortstop and batted third.  3-for-4 with two doubles, two RBIs, two runs, and one caught stealing.
Jesus Ustariz (former Johnson City-Caracas) started in left field and moved to third base, batting fourth.  1-for-2 with one run, two walks, and committed one error.

Caracas beat Lara 8-7
Caracas Official Site Post Game

No Games Scheduled For Saturday Or Sunday


Arizona Fall League:

Harrison Bader (Springfield-Glendale) started in right field and batted leadoff.  2-for-4 with one double, one RBI, two runs, and one walk.
Carson Kelly (St. Louis-Glendale) started at catcher and batted third.  1-for-3 with one RBI, one walk, one sac fly, and grounded into one double play.
Paul DeJong (Springfield-Glendale) started at shortstop and batted sixth.  1-for-5 with one RBI, one run, and one strikeout.
Ryan Sherriff (Memphis-Glendale) entered in the fourth and pitched 1.2 innings.  He allowed four hits, two earned runs, one home run, one walk, and struck three out.  (p-s:31-16)(ir-s:2-2)
Rowan Wick (Springfield-Glendale) entered in the ninth and pitched to four batters.  He allowed two hits, one earned run, and two walks for the losing decision (0-1).  (p-s:21-9)

Aramis Garcia (former 2011 draft selection-Scottsdale) started at catcher and batted seventh.  2-for-3 with one double, three RBIs (one w/two-outs), one run, two passed ball, and allowed one stolen base.

Scottsdale beat Glendale 8-7
MLB Official Site Post Game

Saturday's Games:
Salt River (2-1-1) visits Glendale (2-2) @ 12:35 PM MST
Scottsdale (2-2) visits Surprise (1-2-1) @ 12:35 PM MST
Mesa (2-2) visits Peoria (1-1-2) @ 6:35 PM MST


Mexican Pacific League:

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

Efren Navarro (Memphis-Hermosillo) started at first base and batted third.  3-for-5 with one strikeout.

Hermosillo beat Navojoa 3-2
LMP Official Site Post Game

Saturday's Games:
Culiacan (1-2) visits Mochis (1-2) @ 6:00 PM MT
Jalisco (1-2) visits Obregon (1-2) @ 6:00 PM MST
Navojoa (2-1) visits Hermosillo (3-0) @ 6:00 PM MST
Mazatlan (1-2) visits Mexicali (2-1) @ 7:30 PM PT

Cardinals Winter League Notebook 10-10-16: Edgard Montiel Singles, Doubles, Homers, & Drives In Five Runs; Eliezer Alvarez Singles & Knocks In Two Runs; Iker Franco & Irving Wilson Each Homer In Preseason Play

Edgard Montiel - Indios del Boer

Nicaraguan Summer League Playoffs:

Edgard Montiel (former DSL-Boer) 3-for-5 with one double, one home run, five RBIs, and two runs.

Boer beat Matagalpa 14-7
La Prensa Post Game

Notes:
Edgard Montiel (former DSL-Boer) commented after the game: La Prensa

Monday's Game:
Boer (2-2) @ Matagalpa (2-2) @ 6:00 PM


Venezuelan League:

Ildemaro Vargas (former Palm Beach-Lara) started at shortstop and batted second.  0-for-4 with one strikeout and assisted in one double play.
Cedric Hunter (former Memphis-Lara) started in right field and batted sixth.  0-for-2 at the plate.
Richard Castillo (former Memphis-Lara) started and pitched 4.1 innings.  He allowed five hits, four earned runs, four walks, and struck two out for the losing decision (0-1).  (p-s:77-44)(g/f:4-5)

Aragua beat Lara 9-1
LVBP Official Site Post Game

Cesar Valera (former Palm Beach-Caribes) started at shortstop and batted ninth.  2-for-4 with one double.
David Oca (Johnson City-Caribes) entered in the seventh and pitched to two batters.  He allowed no hits or runs.  (p-s:3-3)(g/f:1-1)(ir-s:1-0)

Caracas beat Caribes 7-2
LVBP Official Site Post Game

Breyvic Valera (Memphis-Margarita) started in centerfield and moved to second base, batting leadoff.  1-for-4 with one run, one walk, grounded into one double play, and one fielding error.
Eliezer Alfonzo (former Peoria-Margarita) started as designated hitter and batted fifth.  1-for-4 with two two-out RBIs, one run, and one strikeout.

Ronny Cedeno (former MLB signing-Magallanes) started at third base and batted sixth.  0-for-3 with one walk and one strikeout.
Jose Martinez (former Springfield-Magallanes) started at second base and batted eighth.  0-for-3 with one RBI, one sac fly, and assisted in one double play.

Magallanes beat Margarita 6-5
LVBP Official Site Post Game

Notes:
Ildemaro Vargas (former Palm Beach-Lara) was named Lara's Best Player who hasn't made it to the majors: Lara Official Site

Monday's Games:
Zulia (4-0) visits Magallanes (2-2) @ 7:00 PM VET - Kurt Heyer (Memphis) is scheduled to start for Zulia
Lara (2-2) visits Aragua (2-2) @ 7:00 PM VET


Venezuelan Parallel League:

Monday's Games:
Aragua (0-0) visits Zulia (0-0) @ 11:00 AM VET
Philadelphia (0-0) visits Lara (0-0) @ 11:00 AM VET
Detroit (0-0) visits La Guaira (0-0) @ 11:00 AM VET
Magallanes (0-0) visits Caimanes (0-0) @ 11:00 AM VET
Margarita/Caribes (0-0) visits Caracas (0-0) @ 11:00 AM VET


Mexican Pacific League (October 11, 2016):

Efren Navarro (Memphis-Hermosillo) collected a hit and Luis Garcia (former New Haven-Hermosillo) drove in two runs as Hermosillo beat Mochis 8-0 in preseason play: Hermosillo Official Site

Iker Franco (former Springfield-Culiacan) and Irving Wilson (GCL-Culiacan) each hit a home runs as Culiacan beat Mazatlan 13-3 in preseason play: Culiacan Official Site and Mazatlan Official Site

Cardinals Winter League Notebook 10-9-16: Cesar Valera Collects Two Singles & Three RBIs; Ronny Cedeno Singles, Doubles Twice, & Drives In One Run; Harrison Bader Participates In AFL Bowman's Hitting Challenge

Ronny Cedeno - Navegantes de Magallanes

Venezuelan League:

Eliezer Alfonzo (former Peoria-Margarita) started as designated hitter and batted fourth.  0-for-3 with one strikeout.

Ildemaro Vargas (former Palm Beach-Lara) started at shortstop and batted leadoff.  1-for-4 with one strikeout and assisted in two double plays.

Lara beat Margarita 6-0
LVBP Official Site Post Game

Ronny Cedeno (former MLB signing-Magallanes) started at third base and batted sixth.  3-for-4 with two doubles, one two-out RBI, one run, and assisted in one double play.
Jose Martinez (former Springfield-Magallanes) started at second base and batted eighth.  1-for-4 with one RBI, one run, one strikeout, and assisted in one double play.

Magallanes beat Aragua 6-1
LVBP Official Site Post Game

Dail Villanueva (former Peoria-Caracas) entered in the seventh and pitched to one batter.  He allowed no hits, one earned run, and one walk.  (p-s:7-3)

Cesar Valera (former Palm Beach-Caribes) started at shortstop and batted ninth.  2-for-4 with three RBIs, one run, one sac fly, one strikeout, and assisted in one double play.
David Oca (Johnson City-Caribes) entered in the sixth and pitched to two batters.  He allowed no hits or runs.  (p-s:6-4)(g/f:1-1)

Caribes beat Caracas 12-4
LVBP Official Site Post Game

Sunday's Games:
Zulia (3-0) visits La Guaira (1-2) @ 1:00 PM VET
Aragua (1-2) visits Lara (2-1) @ 1:00 PM VET
Caracas (2-1) visits Caribes (1-2) @ 5:00 PM VET
Margarita (1-2) visits Magallanes (1-2) @ 5:30 PM VET


Arizona Fall League (October 11, 2016):

Harrison Bader (Memphis-Glendale) participated in the Bowman's Hitting Challenge: John Norris Twitter


Mexican Pacific League (October 11, 2016):

Luis Garcia (former New Haven-Hermosillo) hit a solo home run to the tie the game as both Hermosillo and Mochis knotted at 1-1 in preseason play: Hermosillo Official Site


Dominican League (October 20, 2016):

Juan Herrera (Palm Beach-Estrellas) was in the lineup as Estrellas beat Escogido 2-0 in preseason play: LigaDom

Cardinals Winter League Notebook 10-8-16: Cedric Hunter Singles, Doubles, Walks Twice, & Drives In Two Runs In Two Games; Breyvic Valera Doubles & Knocks In One Run In Two Games; Kender Villegas Strikes Out One & Holds One Inherited Runner On Base Over One & A Third Scoreless Innings

Breyvic Valera - Bravos de Margarita

Venezuelan League:

October 6, 2016:

Cesar Valera (former Palm Beach-Caribes) started at shortstop and batted ninth.  1-for-2 with one double, one two-out RBI, one walk, one hit by pitch, and assisted in one double play.
David Oca (Johnson City-Caribes) entered in the seventh and pitched to three batters.  He allowed one hit, two earned runs, one walk, and struck one out.  (p-s:13-9)

Zulia beat Caribes 11-4

Eliezer Alfonzo (former Peoria-Margarita) started as designated hitter and batted fourth.  1-for-5 with three strikeouts.
Breyvic Valera (Memphis-Margarita) started in centerfield and moved to left, batting fifth.  1-for-3 with one double, one RBI, two runs, and one walk.

Ronny Cedeno (former MLB signing-Magallanes) started at third base and batted fifth.  0-for-4 at the plate.
Jose Martinez (former Springfield-Magallanes) entered late in the game as a pinch hitter and batted ninth.  1-for-1 at the plate.

Margarita beat Magallanes 9-2

Ildemaro Vargas (former Palm Beach-Lara) started at shortstop and batted leadoff.  1-for-4 with one triple, two runs, two walks, one strikeout, and assisted in two double plays.
Cedric Hunter (former Memphis-Lara) started in right field and batted seventh.  1-for-4 with one walk and one strikeout.

Pedro Echemendia (Memphis-La Guaira) entered in the eighth and pitched one inning.  He allowed no hits or runs, and one intentional walk.  (p-s:18-9)(g/f:2-2)(ir-s:1-1)

Lara beat La Guaira 6-4 in 12 innings

October 7, 2016:

Cesar Valera (former Palm Beach-Caribes) started at shortstop and batted ninth.  2-for-3 with two runs, one walk, and one throwing error.
Roberto Canache (former Johnson City-Caribes) entered in the second and pitched 2.1 innings.  He allowed two hits, three runs (two earned), one home run, one walk, and struck one out.  (p-s:38-23)(g/f:3-1)(ir-s:1-0)

Zulia beat Caribes 12-11

Eliezer Alfonzo (former Peoria-Margarita) started as designated hitter and batted fourth.  3-for-4 with one double.
Breyvic Valera (Memphis-Margarita) started at second base and batted fifth.  0-for-4 at the plate.
Kender Villegas (former Palm Beach-Margarita) entered in the seventh and pitched 1.1 innings.  He allowed one hit, no runs, and struck one out.  (p-s:12-8)(g/f:0-3)(ir-s:1-0)

Aragua beat Margarita 5-1

Ildemaro Vargas (former Palm Beach-Lara) started at shortstop and batted leadoff.  1-for-5 with one run, one stolen base, one fielding error, and assisted in one double play.
Cedric Hunter (former Memphis-Lara) started in right field and batted seventh.  1-for-2 with one double, two RBIs, two runs, one walk, grounded into one double play, and assisted in one double play.

Caracas beat Lara 18-9

Pedro Echemendia (Memphis-La Guaira) entered in the seventh and pitched to three batters.  He allowed no hits or runs, and one walk for the winning decision (1-0).  (p-s:13-6)(g/f:1-0)

Ronny Cedeno (former MLB signing-Magallanes) started at third base and batted sixth.  2-for-5 with two strikeouts, grounded into one double play, one fielding error, and assisted in two double plays.
Jose Martinez (former Springfield-Magallanes) entered late in the game at second base and batted eighth.  1-for-2 at the plate.

La Guaira beat Magallanes 4-3

Saturday's Games:
Zulia (2-0) visits La Guaira (1-1) @ 5:00 PM VET
Margarita (1-1) visits Lara (1-1) @ 5:30 PM VET
Magallanes (0-2) visits Aragua (1-1) @ 5:30 PM VET
Caracas (2-0) visits Caribes (0-2) @ 7:00 PM VET

Cardinals Winter League Notebook 11-18-15: Jesus Ustariz Singles, Walks, Hits Two Home Runs, & Drives In Six Runs In Two Games; Ruben Gotay Singles, Doubles, Walks, & Knocks In Three Runs; Randy Ruiz Collects Two Singles & Two RBIs

David Oca - Caribes de Anzoategui

Venezuelan League:

Eliezer Alfonzo (former Peoria-Margarita) started as designated hitter and batted 0-for-4 at the plate.
Breyvic Valera (Springfield-Margarita) started at second base and batted third.  1-for-3 with one run, one walk, one stolen base, and assisted in two double plays.
Silfredo Garcia (Springfield-Margarita) entered in the ninth and pitched to three batters.  He allowed one hit and no runs.  (p-s:8-4)(g/f:0-1)(ir-s:2-1)

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

Ildemaro Vargas (former Palm Beach-Lara) started at second base and batted second. 2-for-3 with one two-out RBI and two walks.

Jose Martinez (former Springfield-Aragua) started at first base and batted fifth.  0-for-4 at the plate.

Lara beat Aragua 7-2
LVBP Official Site Post Game

Ronny Cedeno (former MLB signing-Magallanes) started at shortstop and moved to second base, batting third.  1-for-4 with one intentional walk and assisted in one double play.
Adron Chambers (former St. Louis-Magallanes) started in centerfield and batted fifth.  2-for-5 with two strikeouts.

Jeremy Hazelbaker (Memphis free agent-Caribes) started in right field and batted fifth.  2-for-3 with one two-out RBI, one run, and one walk.
Cesar Valera (former Palm Beach-Caribes) entered late in the game as designated hitter and batted sixth.
Pedro Rodriguez (former MiLB signing-Caribes) entered in the eighth and pitched 1.2 innings.  He allowed four hits, three earned runs, two intentional walks, and struck one out for the blown save (1) and losing decision (0-1).  (p-s:29-16)(g/f:2-0)(ir-s:2-0)

Magallanes beat Caribes 3-2
LVBP Official Site Post Game

Notes:
160 scouts were on hand for Venezuelan showcase: LVBP Official Site

Jose Gonzalez (Springfield free agent) was added to the La Guaira active roster: El Emergente

David Oca (State College) was removed from the Caribes active roster: El Emergente

Wednesday's Games:
Caracas (18-15) visits Zulia (15-18) @ 1:00 PM VET
Margarita (9-24) visits La Guaira (20-13) 7:00 PM VET
Magallanes (18-15) visits Caribes (15-18) @ 7:30 PM VET
Aragua (19-14) visits Lara (18-15) @ 7:30 PM VET


Venezuelan Parallel League:

November 16, 2015:

Ismael Brito (Johnson City-Margarita) entered in the sixth and pitched to two batters.  He allowed no hits or runs, one walk, and struck one out.  (ir-s:2-0)
Kender Villegas (State College-Margarita) entered in the ninth and pitched to six batters.  He allowed three hits, two earned runs, one walk, and struck one out for the losing decision (0-1).

Lara beat Margarita 7-6

Jesus Ustariz (former Johnson City-Caracas) started at third base and batted third.  2-for-4 with two home runs, five RBIs, three runs, and one walk.

Caracas beat Caimanes 11-1

November 17, 2015:

Carlos Torres (GCL-Margarita) started in right field and batted fourth.  0-for-5 with three strikeouts.

Boston beat Margarita 6-4

Jhohan Acevedo (State College-Caracas) started in right field and moved to left, batting leadoff.  0-for-2 with one run, four walks, and one stolen base.
Jesus Ustariz (former Johnson City-Caracas) started at third base and batted fourth.  1-for-4 with one RBI, one run, one walk, and two strikeouts.

Caracas beat Caribes 10-4

Wednesday's Games:
Zulia (19-9) visits Magallanes (17-12) @ 10:00 AM VET
Margarita (16-12) visits Cardenales (10-21) @ 11:00 AM VET
Tampa Bay (9-20) visits Caribes (14-16) @ 11:00 AM VET
Philadelphia (13-17) visits Detroit (8-22) @ 11:00 AM VET
Lara (20-9) visits Boston (22-6) @ 11:00 AM VET
Caracas (18-13) visits La Guaira (15-15) @ 11:00 AM VET


Mexican Pacific League:

Brian Broderick (former Memphis-Jalisco) entered in the ninth and pitched one inning.  He allowed no hits or runs, and struck one out for the save (11).  (p-s:18-10)(g/f:3-0)

Lance Zawadzki (former Memphis-Navojoa) started at third base and batted seventh.  1-for-4 with one double and grounded into two double plays.

Jalisco beat Navojoa 7-5
LMP Official Site Post Game

Eric Fornataro (former St. Louis-Hermosillo) entered in the seventh and pitched to three batters.  He allowed two hits, two runs (one earned), one walk, and committed one throwing error for the blown save (1) and losing decision (0-2).  (p-s:10-5)

Mochis beat Hermosillo 4-3
LMP Official Site Post Game

Iker Franco (former Springfield-Obregon) started at catcher and batted ninth.  0-for-3 with one strikeout and threw out one base runner.

Mazatlan beat Obregon 5-4
LMP Official Site Post Game

Wednesday's Games:
Jalisco (17-16) visits Navojoa (16-17) @ 7:30 PM MST
Hermosillo (10-23) visits Mochis (20-13) @ 7:30 PM MT
Obregon (17-16) visits Mazatlan (19-14) @ 8:00 PM MT
Culiacan (13-21) visits Mexicali (21-13) @ 7:30 PM PT


Arizona Fall League:

Charlie Tilson (Springfield-Surprise) started in centerfield and batted leadoff.  1-for-4 with one double, one run, and one strikeout.
Patrick Wisdom (Springfield-Surprise) started at third base and batted fifth.  0-for-4 with one strikeout.

Edubray Ramos (former VSL-Glendale) entered in the ninth and pitched one inning.  He allowed one hit, no runs, and struck two out for the save (2).  (p-s:19-14)

Glendale beat Surprise 4-1
MLB Official Site Post Game

Wednesday's Games:
Glendale (12-14) visits Surprise (17-11-1) @ 12:35 PM MST
Salt River (15-12) visits Mesa (8-20) @ 12:35 PM MST
Peoria (12-13-1) visits Scottsdale (17-11) @ 6:35 PM MST


Dominican League:

Heath Wyatt (Memphis-Escogido) entered in the sixth and pitched one inning.  He allowed no hits or runs, and one walk.  (g/f:2-0)

Alberto Rosario (Memphis free agent-Estrellas) started at catcher and batted eighth. 0-for-2 with one walk, two strikeouts, allowed three stolen bases, and one throwing error.

Escogido beat Estrellas 7-2
LIDOM Official Site Post Game

Eugenio Velez (former Memphis-Azucareros) started as designated hitter and batted fifth.  0-for-3 at the plate.

Donovan Solano (former Memphis-Cibaenas) started at third base and batted seventh.  1-for-2 with one strikeout.

Cibaenas beat Azucareros 4-3 in six innings
Listin Diario Post Game

Notes:
Azucareros released Delmon Young (Baltimore free agent): LIDOM Official Site

Wednesday's Games:
Estrellas visits Licey @ 7:30 PM AST
Cibao visits Azucareros @ 7:30 PM AST
Escogido visits Cibaenas @ 7:30 PM AST


Australian Baseball League:

Thursday's Games:
Melbourne (5-11) visits Canberra (11-5) 7:00 PM AET
Brisbane (10-6) visits Adelaide (6-8) @ 7:00 PM ACT


Puerto Rican League:

Luis Mateo (former Memphis-Caguas) started at shortstop and batted leadoff.  2-for-4 with one RBI, one run, one walk, one strikeout, and assisted in two double plays.

Caguas beat Santurce 3-2 in 10 innings
LBPRC Official Site Post Game

Anthony Garcia (Memphis-Carolina) started in right field and batted fourth.  1-for-4 with one run.
Jonathan Rodriguez (Memphis-Carolina) started at first base and batted fifth.  0-for-3 with one strikeout and assisted in one double play.

Randy Ruiz (former MiLB signing-Mayaguez) started as designated hitter and batted fourth.  2-for-3 with two RBIs, two runs, and one strikeout.
Ruben Gotay (former Memphis-Mayaguez) started at third base and batted sixth.  2-for-3 with one double, three two-out RBIs, one run, one walk, one strikeout, and one fielding error.
Ivan Maldonado (former MiLB tryout-Mayaguez) started and pitched six innings.  He allowed one hit, no runs, two walks, and struck four out for the winning decision (1-1).  (g/f:8-4)

Mayaguez beat Carolina 8-2
LBPRC Official Site Post Game

Notes:
Yadier Molina (St. Louis-Carolina) talks recovery and contract status: Primera Hora

The Yadier Molina (St. Louis-Carolina) Celebrity All-Star Game and Home Run Derby will take place on December 5, 2015 and features a long list of stars: Primera Hora

Wednesday's Games:
Caguas (10-4) visits Mayaguez (7-5) @ 7:15 PM AST
Carolina (5-8) visits Santurce (4-9) @ 7:15 PM AST


Nicaraguan League:

David Bergin (former Quad Cities-Boer) started in left field and batted fourth.  0-for-4 with two strikeouts and grounded into one double play.
Fidencio Flores (former GCL-Boer) entered in the seventh and pitched two innings.  He allowed two hits, no runs, two walks, and struck one out  (g/f:2-1)

Rivas beat Boer 3-1
LNBP Official Site Post Game

Wednesday's Games:
Granada (6-5) visits Chinandega (4-7) @ 6:00 PM
Rivas (6-5) visits Boer (6-5) @ 6:00 PM


Premier 12:

Thursday's Games:
South Korea visits Japan @ 7:00 PM
Mexico visits U.S.A. @ 7:00 PM


Colombian League:

Notes:
Dewin Perez (Peoria-Cartagena) allowed three runs over three and two-thirds innings for the losing decision as Barranquilla beat Cartagena 8-3: LCBP Official Site and El Meridian Post Game

Cardinals Winter League Notebook 11-17-15: Patrick Wisdom Singles, Doubles, & Drives In Four Runs; Eugenio Velez Triples, Walks, & Knocks In Two Runs; Alberto Rosario Collects Three Singles & One RBI

Patrick Wisdom - Surprise Saguaros

Venezuelan League:

Stats:
Adron Chambers (former St. Louis-Magallanes) has played in ten games going 16-for-31 (.516) with three doubles, eight RBIs, 19 total bases, six runs, eight walks, two stolen bases, three strikeouts, .615 OBP, .613 SLG, and 1.228 OPS.
Ildemaro Vargas (former Palm Beach-Lara) has played in 19 games going 25-for-79 (.316) with two doubles, one triple, seven RBIs, 29 total bases, 14 runs, nine walks, four stolen bases, six strikeouts, three caught stealing, .393 OBP, .367 SLG, and .760 OPS.
Cesar Valera (former Palm Beach-Caribes) has played in 18 games going 11-for-35 (.314) with three doubles, two triples, two RBIs, 18 total bases, four runs, five walks, six strikeouts, one caught stealing, .415 OBP, .514 SLG, and .929 OPS.
Ronny Cedeno (former MLB signing-Magallanes) has played in 30 games going 35-for-115 (.304) with six doubles, one triple, four home runs, 18 RBIs, 55 total bases, 18 runs, 11 walks, two stolen bases, 17 strikeouts, .380 OBP, .478 SLG, and .858 OPS.
Eliezer Alfonzo (former Peoria-Margarita) has played in 29 games going 34-for-115 (.296) with six doubles, three home runs, 17 RBIs, 49 total bases, seven runs, three walks, 18 strikeouts, .311 OBP, .426 SLG, and .737 OPS.
Jeremy Hazelbaker (Memphis free agent-Caribes) has played in 30 games going 32-for-109 (.294) with five doubles, four triples, two home runs, 12 RBIs, 51 total bases, 19 runs, nine walks, seven stolen bases, 28 strikeouts, .347 OBP, .468 SLG, and .815 OPS.
Breyvic Valera (Springfield-Margarita) has played in 29 games going 25-for-98 (.255) with five doubles, two triples, 11 RBIs, 34 total bases, 15 runs, 14 walks, three stolen bases, four strikeouts, six caught stealing, .348 OBP, .347 SLG, and .695 OPS.
Jose Martinez (former Springfield-Aragua) has played in 21 games going 18-for-75 (.240) with two doubles, one home run, five RBIs, 23 total bases, ten runs, eight walks, six strikeouts, .313 OBP, .307 SLG, and .620 OPS.
Cesar Izturis (former St. Louis-Lara) has played in 17 games going 10-for-47 (.213) with two doubles, one triple, two RBIs, 14 total bases, two runs, seven walks, eight strikeouts, .315 OBP, .298 SLG, and .613 OPS.
Chad Oberacker (former 2010 draft selection-Lara) has played in ten games going 3-for-17 (.176) with two doubles, five total bases, four runs, three walks, two stolen bases, four strikeouts, one caught stealing, .333 OBP, .294 SLG, and .627 OPS.

Silfredo Garcia (Springfield-Margarita) has made two relief appearances posting a 0-0 record, 0.00 ERA, 1.00 WHIP, and one hold.  He's allowed one hit, no runs, one walk, hit one batter, and struck two out over two innings.
David Oca (State College-Caribes) has made 13 relief appearances posting a 2-0 record, 1.04 ERA, 1.27 WHIP, and two holds.  He's allowed seven hits, two runs (one earned), four walks, and struck ten out over 8.2 innings.
Pedro Rodriguez (former MiLB signing-Caribes) has made 15 relief appearances posting a 0-0 record, 1.13 ERA, 0.88 WHIP, and nine saves.  He's allowed 14 hits, two earned runs, and struck 13 out over 16 innings.
Roberto Canache (former Johnson City-Caribes) has made eight appearances (three starts) posting a 1-1 record, 3.14 ERA, and 1.33WHIP.  He's allowed 13 hits, five earned runs, two home runs, six walks, and struck 12 out over 14.1 innings.
Javier Avendano (former Batavia-Caribes) has made six relief appearances posting a 0-0 record, 5.79 ERA, and 1.50 WHIP.  He's allowed four hits, four runs (three earned), one home run, three walks, hit one batter, and struck four out over 4.2 innings.
Alirio Negrette (former DSL-Caribes) has made three relief appearances posting a 0-0 record, 6.75 ERA, and 1.13 WHIP.  He's allowed two hits, three runs (two earned), one walk, and struck one out over 2.2 innings.
Geudy Guerra (former VSL-Margarita) has made 12 relief appearances posting a 1-1 record, 6.94 ERA, 1.29 WHIP, and two holds.  He's allowed ten hits, nine earned runs, five walks, hit two batters, and struck eight out over 11.2 innings.
Juan Gonzalez (MiLB signing-La Guaira) has made eight relief appearances posting a 1-1 record, 14.21 ERA, 3.00 WHIP, and two holds.  He's allowed 14 hits, ten earned runs, two home runs, five walks, hit one batter, and struck three out over 6.1 innings.

Notes:
70 Venezuelan players will showcase from Tuesday-Thursday for MLB scouts: LVBP Official Site

Justin Wright (Memphis) has signed on to pitch for Margarita: El Emergente

Tuesday's Games:
Margarita (9-23) visits La Guaira (19-13) @ 7:00 PM VET
Lara (17-15) visits Aragua (19-13) @ 7:30 PM VET
Caracas (17-15) visits Zulia (15-17) @ 7:30 PM VET
Magallanes (17-15) visits Caribes (15-17) @ 7:30 PM VET


Mexican Pacific League:

Stats:
Iker Franco (former Springfield-Obregon) has played in 23 games going 19-for-66 (.288) with five doubles, two home runs, eight RBIs, 30 total bases, nine runs, 16 walks, 20 strikeouts, one caught stealing, .427 OBP, .455 SLG, and .881 OPS.
Lance Zawadzki (former Memphis-Navojoa) has played in 31 games going 23-for-106 (.217) with eight doubles, three home runs, six RBIs, 40 total bases, 14 runs, ten walks, three stolen bases, 20 strikeouts, .303 OBP, .377 SLG, and .680 OPS.
Irving Wilson (DSL-Culiacan) has played in nine games going 2-for-14 (.143) with one RBI, two total bases, two runs, two walks, five strikeouts, .250 OBP, .143 SLG, and .393 OPS.

Dennys Reyes (former St. Louis-Culiacan) has made six relief appearances posting a 1-1 record, 2.45 ERA, and 1.09 WHIP.  He's allowed three hits, two runs (one earned), one walk, and struck two out over 3.2 innings.
Brian Broderick (former Memphis-Jalisco) has made 16 relief appearances posting a 1-1 record, 2.93 ERA, 1.17 WHIP, and ten saves.  He's allowed 12 hits, five earned runs, six walks, and struck seven out over 15.1 innings.
Eric Fornataro (former St. Louis-Hermosillo) has made six relief appearances posting a 0-1 record, 3.38 ERA, and 1.69 WHIP.  He' allowed five hits, four runs (two earned), four walks, and struck six out over 5.1 innings.

Tuesday's Games:
Jalisco (16-16) visits Navojoa (16-16) @ 7:30 PM MST
Hermosillo (10-22) visits Mochis (19-13) @ 7:30 PM MT
Obregon (17-15) visits Mazatlan (18-14) @ 8:00 PM  MT
Culiacan (12-21) visits Mexicali (21-12) @ 7:30 PM PT


Dominican League:

Robelys Reyes (Springfield-Cibaenas) entered late in the game as designated hitter and batted fourth.  0-for-1 with one run.
Donovan Solano (former Memphis-Cibaenas) entered late in the game at first base and assisted in one double play.
Angel Castro (former Memphis-Cibaenas) started and pitched 5.2 innings.  He allowed four hits, two earned runs, two walks, threw one wild pitch, and struck five out.  (g/f:9-1)

Cibaenas beat Cibao 5-4
LIDOM Official Site Post Game

Alberto Rosario (Memphis free agent-Estrellas) started at catcher and batted ninth.  3-for-4 with one two-out RBI, one strikeout, and one caught sealing.
Audry Perez (former St. Louis-Estrellas) entered late in the game at catcher and batted ninth.  0-for-2 and assisted in one double play.
Omar Javier (former Johnson City-Estrellas) entered in the second and pitched one inning.  He allowed one hit, one earned run, and two walks.  (g/f:1-0)

Eugenio Velez (former Memphis-Azucareros) started in right field and batted sixth.  1-for-6 with one triple, two two-out RBIs, one walk, and one strikeout.

Azucareros beat Estrellas 6-5 in 15 innings
El Caribe Post Game

Tuesday's Games:
Cibao (13-13) visits Licy (14-11) @ 7:30 PM AST
Escogido (12-11) visits Estrellas (13-11) @ 7:30 PM AST
Azucareros (12-12) visits Cibaenas (10-16) @ 7:30 PM AST


Arizona Fall League:

Aledmys Diaz (Memphis-Surprise) started at second base and batted second.  1-for-4 with one run, one walk, and two strikeouts.
Patrick Wisdom (Springfield-Surprise) started at third base and batted sixth.  2-for-5 with one double, four RBIs (one w/two-outs), one stolen base, and one strikeout.

Surprise beat Scottsdale 7-3
MLB Official Site Post Game

Tuesday's Games:
Mesa (8-19) visits Salt River (14-12) @ 12:35 PM MST
Scottsdale (16-11) visits Peoria (12-12-1) @ 12:35 PM MST
Surprise (17-10-1) visits Glendale (11-14) @ 12:35 PM MST


Puerto Rican League:

Tuesday's Games:
Santurce (4-8) visits Caguas (9-4) @ 7:15 PM AST
Carolina (5-7) visits Mayaguez (6-5) @ 7:15 PM AST


Nicaraguan League:

Tuesday's Games:
Boer (6-4) visits Rivas (5-5) @ 6:00 PM
Chinandega (4-6) visits Granada (5-5) @ 6:00 PM