Cardinals Winter League Notebook 1-30-17: Edgard Montiel Collects Three Doubles & One RBI; Curt Smith Doubles, Walks Twice, & Drives In One Run; Fidencio Flores Strikes Out Two Over Two Scoreless Innings

Edgard Montiel (Right Of Trophy) - Tigres de Chinandega

Venezuelan League:

Notes:
Jorge Martinez (Mexico/York-Lara) has expressed his desire to return next year with Lara: Meridiano


Mexican Pacific League Playoffs:

Final Stats:
Eugenio Velez (former Memphis-Mochis) played in 18 games going 19-for-70 (.271) with three doubles, one triple, three home runs, nine RBIs, 33 total bases, 12 runs, three walks, four stolen bases, ten strikeouts, two caught stealing, .297 OBP, .471 SLG, and .769 OPS.
Luis Garcia (former New Haven-Hermosillo) played in fie games going 2-for-8 (.250) with two RBIs, two total bases, two walks, five strikeouts, .400 OBP, .250 SLG, and .650 OPS.
Lance Zawadzki (former Memphis-Navojoa) played in six games going 3-for-17 (.176) with one double, four total bases, one walk, five strikeouts, .222 OBP, .235 SLG, and .458 OPS.
Niko Vasquez (former Springfield-Navojoa) played in six games going 4-for-23 (.174) with one home run, one RBI, seven total bases, three runs, five strikeouts, .174 OBP, .304 SLG, and .478 OPS.
Efren Navarro (former Memphis-Hermosillo) played in 14 games going 8-for-47 (.170) with three doubles, one home run, seven RBIs, 14 total bases, three runs, 11 walks, 13 strikeouts, .311 OBP, .298 SLG, and .609 OPS.
Iker Franco (former Springfield-Culiacan) played in five games going 0-for-4 (.000) with one RBI, one run, two walks, two strikeouts, and .286 OBP.
Irving Wilson (GCL-Culiacan) played in one game going 0-for-2 (.000).

Dennys Reyes (former St. Louis-Culiacan) made eight relief appearances posting a 0-0 record, 3.38 ERA, 1.50 WHIP, and one hold.  He allowed two hits, two runs (one earned), two walks, and struck one out over 2.2 innings.
Victor Marte (former St. Louis-Culiacan) made seven relief appearances posting a 0-0 record, 4.05 ERA, and 1.20 WHIP.  He allowed five hits, three earned runs, one home run, three walks, and struck six out over 6.2 innings.


Dominican League Playoffs:

Final Stats:
Donovan Solano (former Memphis-Licey) played in 23 games going 24-for-68 (.353) with six doubles, eight RBIs, 30 total bases, nine runs, five walks, one stolen base, eight strikeouts, .416 OBP, .441 SLG, and .857 OPS.
Tommy Pham (St. Louis-Escogido) played in 17 games going 16-for-58 (.276) with one double, two home runs, nine RBIs, 23 total bases, seven runs, eight walks, two stolen base, 16 strikeouts, .358 OBP, .397 SLG, and .755 OPS.
Brayan Pena (St. Louis free agent-Cibaenas) played in 14 games going 7-for-30 (.233) with two doubles, five RBIs, nine total bases, five runs, three walks, five strikeouts, .303 OBP, .300 SLG, and .603 OPS.
Hector Luna (former St. Louis-Cibaenas) played in 13 games going 8-for-39 (.205) with three doubles, six RBIs, 11 total bases, one run, four walks, eight strikeouts, .311 OBP, .282 SLG, and .593 OPS.
Rainel Rosario (former Springfield-Cibaenas) played in six games going 3-for-16 (.188) with one double, four total bases, two walks, three strikeouts, .278 OBP, .250 SLG, and .528 OPS.
Eliezer Alvarez (Peoria-Escogido) played in one game going 0-for-4 (.000) with two strikeouts.

Evan MacLane (former St. Louis-Licey) made six starts posting a 3-0 record, 2.21 ERA, and 0.95 WHIP.  He allowed 33 hits, ten runs (nine earned), three home runs, two walks, hit one batter, and struck 16 out over 36.2 innings.
Angel Castro (former Memphis-Cibaenas) made six appearances (five starts) posting a 1-2 record, 6.32 ERA, and 1.85 WHIP.  He allowed 27 hits, 14 runs (11 earned), two walks, and struck nine out over 15.2 innings.
Maikel Cleto (former St. Louis-Licey) made one relief appearance posting a 0-0 record, 9.00 ERA, and 2.00 WHIP.  He allowed two hits and one earned run over one inning.

Notes:
Evan MacLane (former St. Louis-Estrellas/Licey) will not attend Caribbean Series with Licey due to exhaustion: Listin Diario


Australian Baseball League:

Final Stats:
Malik Collymore (former Johnson City-Sydney) played in 39 games going 42-for-152 (.276) with seven doubles, three home runs, 22 RBIs, 58 total bases, 23 runs, 20 walks, 14 stolen bases, 36 strikeouts, five caught stealing, .362 OBP, .382 SLG, and .744 OPS.

Championship Begins On Friday


Latin American Series Championship:

Edgard Montiel (former DSL-Chinandega) started as designated hitter and batted third.  3-for-4 with three doubles, one RBI, and one run.
Curt Smith (former Springfield-Chinandega) started in right field and batted fourth.  1-for-2 with one double, one RBI, one run, and two walks.
Fidencio Flores (former GCL-Chinandega) entered in the eighth and pitched two innings.  He allowed one hit, no runs, and struck two out.  (p-s:23-16)

Chinandega beat Monteria 4-0
LCBP Official Site Post Game

Notes:
Managua, Nicaragua will host the 2018 Latin American Series: El Nuevo Diario


World Baseball Classic (March 6, 2017):

Notes:
Jose 'Cafecito' Martinez (St. Louis) was added to the preliminary roster for Venezuela: El Emergente

Cardinals Winter League Notebook 1-21-17: Malik Collymore Singles & Drives In Two Runs In Doubleheader; Evan MacLane Strikes Out Two & Allows Two Runs Over Five & Two-Thirds Innings; Richard Castillo Pitched One Scoreless Inning

Malik Collymore - Sydney Blue Sox

Venezuelan League Championship:

Ronny Cedeno (former MLB signing-Zulia) started at third base and batted ninth.  2-for-5 with two strikeouts.

Richard Castillo (former Memphis-Lara) entered in the ninth and pitched one inning.  He allowed two hits and no runs.  (p-s:9-7)(g/f:2-0)

Zulia beat Lara 12-2
LVBP Official Site Post Game

Notes:
Pedro Rodriguez (former MiLB signing-Caribes/Lara) looks forward to helping Lara win the championship: LVBP Official Site

Ildemaro Vargas (former Palm Beach-Lara) rejoined Lara as expected: LVBP Official Site

Saturday's Games:
Zulia (1-0) visits Lara (0-1) @ 5:30 PM VET


Mexican Pacific League Championship:

Stats:
Eugenio Velez (former Memphis-Mochis) has played in 12 games going 11-for-45 (.244) with one double, one triple, three home runs, eight RBIs, 23 total bases, nine runs, two walks, two stolen bases, four strikeouts, one caught stealing, .271 OBP, .511 SLG, and .782 OPS.
Efren Navarro (former Memphis-Hermosillo) has played in 14 games going 8-for-47 (.170) with three doubles, one home run, seven RBIs, 14 total bases, three runs, 11 walks, 13 strikeouts, .311 OBP, .298 SLG, and .690 OPS.
Iker Franco (former Springfield-Culiacan) has played in five games going 0-for-4 (.000) with one RBI, one run, two walks, two strikeouts, .286 OBP.

Dennys Reyes (former St. Louis-Culiacan) has made eight relief appearances posting a 0-0 record, 3.38 ERA, 1.50 WHIP, and one hold.  He's allowed two hits, two runs (one earned), two walks, and struck one out over 2.2 innings.
Victor Marte (former St. Louis-Culiacan) has made seven relief appearance posting a 0-0 record, 4.05 ERA, and 1.20 WHIP.  He's allowed five hits, three earned runs, one home run, three walks, and struck five out over 5.2 innings.

Saturday's Games:
Mexicali (0-0) visits Mochis (0-0) @ 6:00 PM MT


Dominican League Championship:

Hector Luna (former St. Louis-Cibaenas) started as designated hitter and batted seventh.  1-for-2 at the plate.
Brayan Pena (St. Louis free agent-Cibaenas) entered lated in the game as a pinch hitter and batted ninth.  0-for-1 at the plate.

Donovan Solano (former Memphis-Licey) entered late in the game at third base.
Evan MacLane (former St. Louis-Licey) started and pitched 5.2 innings.  He allowed six hits, two runs (one earned), and struck two out.  (g/f:7-5)

Licey beat Cibaenas 4-2
LIDOM Official Site Post Game

Saturday's Games:
Licey (1-1) visits Cibaenas (1-1) @ 5:00 PM AST


Puerto Rican League Championship:

Stats:
Randy Ruiz (former MiLB signing-Caguas) has played in 11 games going 12-for-37 (.324) with two doubles, one home run, nine RBIs, 17 total bases, three runs, five walks, nine strikeouts, .405 OBP, .459 SLG, and .864 OPS.
Ruben Gotay (former Memphis-Cahuas) has played in 11 games going 10-for-36 (.278) with three doubles, four RBIs, 13 total bases, one run, eight walks, 11 strikeouts, one caught stealing, .422 OBP, .361 SLG, and .783 OPS.

Joel Pineiro (former St. Louis-Caguas) has made one relief appearance posting a 0-0 record, 0.00 ERA, and 1.80 WHIP.  He's allowed three hits, no runs, and struck one out over 1.2 innings.
J.C. Romero (former St. Louis-Santurce) has made six relief appearances posting a 0-0 record, 1.59 ERA, 1.07 SHIP, and three holds.  He's allowed three hits, one earned run, one home run, two walks, hit one batter, and struck five out over 4.2 innings.

Saturday's Games:
Santurce (3-2) visits Caguas (2-3) @ 7;15 PM AST


Nicaraguan League Championship:

Stats:
Curt Smith (former Springfield-Chinandega) played in five games going 7-for-19 (.368) with one home run, six RBIs, ten total bases, four runs, three walks (one intentional), three strikeouts, grounded into one double play, .478 OBP
Edgard Montiel (former DSL-Chinandega) has played in five games going two doubles, one home run, three RBIs, 12 total bases, three runs, one walk, five strikeouts, .375 OBP, .526 SLG, and .920 OBP.

Fidencio Flores (former GCL-Rivas) has made one start posting a 0-1 record, 0.00 ERA.   He's allowed four hits, two unearned runs, two walks, hit one batter.


Australian Baseball League:

Malik Collymore (former Johnson City-Sydney) started in left field and batted leadoff.  1-for-4 with two RBIs (one w/two-outs) and two strikeouts.

Sydney beat Canberra 5-1 in game one of doubleheader

Malik Collymore (former Johnson City-Sydney) started in left field and batted leadoff.  0-for-4 with one run.

Canberra beat Sydney 2-1 in game two of doubleheader
Sydney Official Site Post Game

Sunday's Games:
Adelaide (19-16) visits Melbourne (24-11) @ 1:00 PM AET
Perth (12-23) visits Brisbane (17-17) @ 2:00 PM AEST
Canberra (19-16) visits Sydney (13-21) @ 4:00 PM AET


Colombian League Championship:

Saturday's Game:
Sincelejo (2-3) visits Monteria (3-2) @ 5:00 PM


Veracruz League Championship:

Notes:
Xalapa beat Minatitlan 10-8 in the first game of the championship: LBE Ver Twitter

Cardinals Winter League Notebook 1-17-17: Roberto Canache Strikes Out One Over One Scoreless Inning; Eugenio Velez Hits A Solo Home Run; Donovan Solano Singles Twice & Drives In One Run

Roberto Canache - Caribes Anzoategui

Venezuelan League Playoffs:

Ildemaro Vargas (former Palm Beach-Lara) started at second base and batted leadoff.  2-for-5 with one run and assisted in three double plays.

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

Roberto Canache (former Johnson City-Caribes) entered in the sixth and pitched one inning.  He allowed one hit, no runs, and struck one out.  (p-s:7-6)(g/f:1-0)
Pedro Rodriguez (former MiLB signing-Caribes) entered in the eighth and pitched one inning.  He allowed three hits, one earned run, and one home run.  (p-s:15-11)(g/f:0-1)

Ronny Cedeno (former MLB signing-Zulia) started at third base and batted ninth.  1-for-2 with one walk.

Zulia beat Caribes 5-2
LVBP Official Site Post Game

Notes:
Ildemaro Vargas (former Palm Beach-Lara) could possibly return if Lara advances in playoffs: El Emergente

Breyvic Valera (Memphis-Margarita) talks about winning the LVBP MVP: Margarita Official Site and Lider

Tuesday's Games:
Lara (3-1) visits La Guaira (1-3) @ 7:00 PM VET
Caribes (1-3) visits Zulia (3-1) @ 7:00 PM VET


Mexican Pacific League Playoffs:

Efren Navarro (former Memphis-Hermosillo) started at first base and batted third.  0-for-3 with two walks, two strikeouts, and assisted in two double plays.

Hermosillo beat Mexicali 4-1
LMP Official Site Post Game

Eugenio Velez (former Memphis-Mochis) started in left field and batted leadoff.  1-for-4 with one home run, one RBI, one run, and one sacrifice.

Iker Franco (former Springfield-Culiacan) entered late in the game at catcher.
Dennys Reyes (former St. Louis-Culiacan) entered in the sixth and pitched to three batters.  He allowed no hits or runs, one walk, and threw one wild pitch.  (p-s:13-6)(g/f:2-0)

Mochis beat Culiacan 3-2
LMP Official Site Post Game

Tuesday's Game:
Mexicali (2-2) visits Culiacan (2-2) @ 7:30 PM MST


Dominican League Playoffs:

Donovan Solano (former Memphis-Licey) started at third base and batted seventh.  2-for-4 with one RBI, one run, and one stolen base.

Licey beat Cibao 10-1
LIDOM Official Site Post Game

Eliezer Alvarez (Peoria-Escogido) started at second base and batted second.  0-for-4 with two strikeouts.

Rainel Rosario (former Springfield-Escogido) started in right field and batted fifth.  1-for-4 at the plate.

Cibaenas beat Escogido 4-0
LIDOM Official Site Post Game

Tuesday's Games:
Cibaenas (13-4) visits Cibao (8-9) @ 7:30 PM AST
Licey (8-9) visits Escogido (5-12) @ 7:30 PM AST


Puerto Rican League Championship:

Stats:
Randy Ruiz (former MiLB signing-Caguas) has played in eight games going 9-for-26 (.346) with one double, one home run, eight RBIs, 13 total bases, three runs, four walks, seven strikeouts, .433 OBP, .500 SLG, and .933 OPS.
Ruben Gotay (former Memphis-Caguas) has played in 8-for-25 (.320) with two doubles, three RBIs, ten total bases, one run, seven walks, seven strikeouts, one caught stealing, .485 OBP, .400 SLG, and .885 OPS.

Justin Wright (Memphis free agent-Caguas) has made four relief appearances posting a 1-0 record, 0.00 ERA, and 1.71 WHIP.  He's allowed two hits, two unearned runs, two walks, and struck three out over 2.1 innings.
J.C. Romero (former St. Louis-Santurce) has made four relief appearances posting a 0-0 record, 3.86 ERA, 1.71 WHIP, and one hold.  He's allowed three hits, one earned run, one home run, one walk, hit one batter, and struck one out over 2.1 innings.

Tuesday's Game:
Caguas (1-1) visits Santurce (1-1) @ 7:15 PM AST


Nicaraguan League Championship:

Stats:
Edgard Montiel (former DSL-Chinandega) has played in three games going 6-for-13 (.462) with two doubles, one home run, three RBIs, 11 total bases, three runs, one walk, hit one batter, two strikeouts, .533 OBP, .846 SLG, and 1.379 OPS.
Curt Smith (former Springfield-Chinandega) has played in three games going 4-for-13 (.308) with three RBIs, four total bases, two runs, one walk, two strikeouts, .357 OBP, .308 SLG, and .665 OPS.

Tuesday's Game:
Chinandega (2-1) visits Rivas (1-2) @ 6:00 PM


Colombian League Championship:

Stats:
Jose Almarante (former Memphis-Sincelejo) has a 0-0 record and 10.80 ERA.  He's allowed four hits, three earned runs, one home run, throw one wild pitch, and struck two out over 1.2 innings.

Tuesday's Game:
Sincelejo (1-1) visits Monteria (1-1) @ 7:00 PM


World Baseball Classic (March 6, 2017):

Notes:
Venezuela will play Kansas City and Texas in exhibition games during spring training: Lider

Cardinals Winter League Notebook 1-16-17: Breyvic Valera Named 2016-17 LVBP MVP; Ildemaro Vargas Singles Twice, Doubles, Walks Twice, & Drives In One Run; Fidencio Flores Strikes Out Three & Holds One Inherited Runner On Base Over Four Scoreless Innings For The Win

Breyvic Valera - Bravos de Margarita

Venezuelan League Playoffs:

Ildemaro Vargas (former Palm Beach-Lara) started at second base and batted leadoff.  3-for-4 with one double, one two-out RBI, two runs, and two walks.

Geudy Guerra (former VSL-La Guaira) entered in the seventh and pitched to four batters.  He allowed no hits or runs, and two walks.  (p-s:15-5)(g/f:0-1)(ir-s:1-0)

Lara beat La Guaira 9-3
LVBP Official Site Post Game

Roberto Canache (former Johnson City-Caribes) entered in the sixth and pitched to three batters.  He allowed one hit, no runs, and struck two out.  (p-s:15-9)
Pedro Rodriguez (former MiLB signing-Caribes) entered in the seventh and pitched one inning.  He allowed no hits or runs.  (p-s:20-13)(g/f:3-0)

Ronny Cedeno (former MLB signing-Zulia) started at third base and batted eighth.  0-for-3 at the plate.

Zulia beat Caribes 3-2
LVBP Official Site Post Game

Notes:
Breyvic Valera (Memphis-Margarita) was named MVP for the 2016-17 season and Jose 'Cafecito' Martinez received votes: LVBP Official Site

Ildemaro Vargas (former Palm Beach-Lara) hopes to return after meeting obligations with Arizona: LVBP Official Site

Monday's Games:
Lara (2-1) visits La Guaira (1-2) @ 7:00 PM VET
Caribes (1-2) visits Zulia (2-1) @ 7:00 PM VET


Mexican Pacific League Playoffs:

Efren Navarro (former Memphis-Hermosillo) started at first base and batted third.  0-for-2 with two walks.

Hermosillo beat Mexicali 2-1
LMP Official Site Post Game

Eugenio Velez (former Memphis-Mochis) started in left field and batted leadoff.  0-for-4 at the plate.

Dennys Reyes (former St. Louis-Culiacan) entered in the fourth and pitched to one batter.  He allowed no hits or runs, and struck one out.  (p-s:6-3)(ir-s:3-0)

Culiacan beat Mochis 4-1
LMP Official Site Post Game

Monday's Games:
Mexicali (2-1) visits Hermosillo (1-2) @ 7:30 PM MST
Mochis (2-2) visits Culiacan (2-2) @ 7:30 PM MT


Dominican League Playoffs:

Hector Luna (former St. Louis-Cibaenas) started at first base and batted fifth.  0-for-1 and assisted in one double play.

Tommy Pham (St. Louis-Escogido) started in centerfield and batted third.  1-for-3 with one walk and one strikeout.

Cibaenas beat Escogido 8-0
Listin Diario Post Game

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

Cibao beat Licey 10-6
Listin Diario Post Game

Monday's Games:
Cibao (8-8) visits Licey (7-9) @ 7:30 PM AST
Escogido (5-11) visits Cibaenas (12-4) @ 8:00 PM AST


Puerto Rican League Championship:

J.C. Romero (former St. Louis-Santurce) entered in the sixth and pitched to one batter.  He allowed no hits or runs, and one walk.

Randy Ruiz (former MiLB signing-Caguas) started as designated hitter and batted fifth.  0-for-1 with one run, three walks, and grounded into one double play.
Ruben Gotay (former Memphis-Caguas) started at first base and batted sixth.  0-for-2 with two walks, two strikeouts, and one caught stealing.

Santurce beat Caguas 6-3
LBPRC Official Site Post Game

No Games Scheduled For Monday


Nicaraguan League Championship:

Fidencio Flores (former GCL-Rivas) entered in the fourth and pitched four innings.  He allowed two hits, no runs, one walk, threw one wild pitch, and struck three out for the winning decision (1-0).  (g/f:5-3)(ir-s:1-0)

Edgard Montiel (former DSL-Chinandega) started at first base and batted third.  1-for-5 with one double, one RBI, one run, and one strikeout.
Curt Smith (former Springfield-Chinandega) started in right field and batted fourth.  1-for-3 with one RBI, one run, one walk, and one strikeout.

Rivas beat Chinandega 6-5
LBPN Official Site Post Game

No Game Scheduled For Monday


Colombian League Championship:

Jose Almarante (former Memphis-Sincelejo) started and pitched 1.2 innings.  He allowed four hits, three runs (two earned), committed one fielding error, and struck two out.  (p-s:31-21)

Monteria beat Sincelejo 5-4 in 12 innings
LCBP Official Site Post Game

No Game Scheduled For Monday


Veracruz League Playoffs:

Notes:
Francisco Rivera (former Palm Beach-Xalapa) playing catch with his son: LBEV Twitter

Cardinals Winter League Notebook 1-12-17: Ruben Gotay Singles, Walks, & Drives In One Run; Tyler Herron Pitches One Hitless/Scoreless Inning; Efren Navarro Singles & Walks Twice

Ruben Gotay - Criollos de Caguas

Venezuelan League Playoffs:

La Guaira beat Aragua 4-2 in the wild card game

Notes:
Jose 'Cafecito' Martinez (St. Louis-La Guaira) did not play due to restrictions placed on from St. Louis: LVBP Official Site

Thursday's Game:
Zulia (0-0) visits Caribes (0-0) @ 7:00 PM VET
La Guaira (0-0) visits Lara (0-0) @ 7:00 PM VET


Mexican Pacific League Playoffs:

Victor Marte (former St. Louis-Culiacan) entered in the sixth and pitched to two batters.  He allowed two hits and one earned run.  (p-s:8-4)(ir-s:2-2)
Dennys Reyes (former St. Louis-Culiacan) entered in the sixth and pitched to one batter.  He allowed one hit and no runs.  (p-s:6-4)(ir-s:2-1)

Eugenio Velez (former Memphis-Mochis) started in left field and batted leadoff.  0-for-4 with one strikeout.

Mochis beat Culiacan 5-0
LMP Official Site Post Game

Efren Navarro (former Memphis-Hermosillo) started at first base and batted third.  1-for-3 with two walks, one strikeout, and assisted in two double plays.
Luis Garcia (former New Haven-Hermosillo) entered late in the game as a pinch hitter and batted eighth.  0-for-1 with one strikeout.

Mexicali beat Hermosillo 8-7
LMP Official Site Post Game

Thursday's Games:
Culiacan (0-1) visits Mochis (1-0) @ 7:30 PM MT
Hermosillo (0-1) visits Mexicali (1-0) @ 7:30 PM PT


Dominican League Playoffs:

Brayan Pena (St. Louis free agent-Cibaenas) started at catcher and batted fifth.  1-for-4 with two runs.

Donovan Solano (former Memphis-Licey) entered late in the game at third base and batted sixth.  0-for-2 with one strikeout.

Cibaenas beat Licey 6-0
LIDOM Official Site Post Game

Tommy Pham (St. Louis-Escogido) started in centerfield and batted fifth.  0-for-2 with two walks and two strikeouts.

Escogido beat Cibao 4-2
LIDOM Official Site Post Game

Notes:
Miguel Tejada (Cibaenas) has not yet officially retired: El Caribe

Thursday's Game:
Cibao (4-7) visits Licey (5-7) @ 7:30 PM AST


Puerto Rican League Playoffs:

Tyler Herron (former Springfield-Mayaguez) entered in the eighth and pitched one inning.  He allowed no hits or runs.  (g/f:2-0)

Randy Ruiz (former MiLB signing-Caguas) started as designated hitter and batted fifth.  0-for-3  at the plate.
Ruben Gotay (former Memphis-Caguas) started at first base and batted sixth.  1-for-2 with one RBI and one walk.

Caguas beat Mayaguez 1-0
LBPRC Official Site Post Game

No Games Scheduled For Thursday


Nicaraguan League Playoffs:

Notes:
Rivas won the series three games to one over Boer and will face Chinandega in the championship.

No Game Scheduled For Thursday


Colombian League Playoffs:

Ronald Ramirez (former Palm Beach-Barranquilla) started at shortstop and batted ninth.  1-for-4 with one run and one strikeout.
Geney Rios (former GCL-Barranquilla) entered in the seventh and pitched two innings.  He allowed one hit, one earned run, one walk, and struck three out.  (p-s:29-18)

Barranquilla beat Monteria 11-2
LCBP Official Site Post Game

Thursday's Game:
Barranquilla (2-2) visits Monteria (2-2) @ 7:00 PM


Australian Baseball League:

Malik Collymore (former Johnson City-Sydney) started started in left field and batted leadoff.  1-for-4 with one run, one strikeout, and one throwing error.

Brisbane beat Sydney 9-4
Brisbane Official Site Post Game

Friday's Games:
Melbourne (22-7) visits Canberra (16-13) @ 7:00 PM AET
Perth (11-18) visits Adelaide (14-15) @ 7:00 PM ACT
Sydney (11-18) visits Brisbane (13-16) @ 6:30 PM AEST


World Baseball Classic (March 6, 2017):

Notes:
Tanner Roark (Washington) will pitch for Team USA: WBC Official Site

Colombia will play against Tampa Bay and Minnesota, during spring training, in preparation for WBC: El Heraldo

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Tyler Herron - Indios de Mayaguez

Venezuelan League Playoffs:

Stats:
Ronny Cedeno (former MLB signing-Zulia) has played in three games going 3-for-10 (.300) with three RBIs, three total bases, one run, two walks, three strikeouts, one caught stealing, .417 OBP, .300 SLG, and .717 OPS.
Ildemaro Vargas (former Palm Beach-Lara) has played in five games going 4-for-19 (.211) with two doubles, three RBIs, six total bases, four runs, four walks, two strikeouts, one caught stealing, .360 OBP, .316 SLG, and .676  OPS.
Jose Martinez (St. Louis-La Guaira) has played in five games going 3-for-16 (.188) with one double, two RBIs, four total bases, three runs, four walks, five strikeouts, .350 OBP, .250 SLG, and .600 OPS.
Jose Gonzalez (former Springfield-La Guaira) has played in two games going 0-for-4 (.000) with three strikeouts.

Roberto Canache (former Johnson City-Caribes) has made three relief appearances posting a 0-0 record, 0.00 ERA, 1.00 WHIP, and one hold.  He's allowed one hit, no runs, and two walks over three innings.
Kender Villegas (former Palm Beach-Margarita) has made three relief appearances posting a 1-0 record, 3.38 ERA, and 1.50 WHIP.  He's allowed three hits, one earned run, one walk, and struck two out over 2.2 innings.
Geudy Guerra (former VSL-La Guaira) has made one relief appearance posting a 0-0 record, 27.00 ERA, and 5.00 WHIP.  He's allowed three hits, three earned runs, and two walks over one inning.

Notes:
Ildemaro Vargas (former Palm Beach-Lara) is currently playing through an injury: El Emergente

Pedro Rodriguez (former MiLB signing-Caribes) should be pitching soon as he gets past an injury: El Emergente

Pedro Echemendia (Memphis-La Guaira) felt the LVBP was a higher level of competition than what he faced in Cuba, has not received an invitation to spring training from Cardinals yet, and would represent Cuba in World Baseball Classic: Cuban Play

Monday's Games:
Margarita (3-2) visits Lara (2-3) @ 7:00 PM VET
La Guaira (2-3) visits Caribes (3-2) @ 7:00 PM VET


Mexican Pacific League Playoffs:

Lance Zawadzki (former Memphis-Navojoa) started as designated hitter and batted fifth.  0-for-3 with two strikeouts.
Niko Vasquez (former Springfield-Navojoa) started at shortstop and batted sixth.  0-for-4 with three strikeouts.

Mexicali beat Navojoa 6-4 in 10 innings
LMP Official Site Post Game

Efren Navarro (former Memphis-Hermosillo) started at first base and batted third.  0-for-3 with one walk, one sacrifice, and one strikeout.

Dennys Reyes (former St. Louis-Culiacan) entered in the fifth and pitched to one batter.  He allowed no hits or runs.  (p-s:1-1)(g/f:1-0)(ir-s:2-0)
Victor Marte (former St. Louis-Culiacan) entered in the eighth and pitched one inning.  He allowed one hit and no runs.  (p-s:10-7)(g/f:0-1)

Hermosillo beat Culiacan 5-4
LMP Official Site Post Game

Notes:
Mexicali won the series four games to two over Navojoa.

The second playoff draft will be held on January 10, 2017: LMP Official Site

Monday's Game:
Hermosillo (3-3) visits Culiacan (3-3) @ 7:30 PM MT


Dominican League Playoffs:

Hector Luna (former St. Louis-Cibaenas) started as designated hitter and batted sixth.  1-for-3 with one strikeout.

Tommy Pham (St. Louis-Escogido) started in centerfield and batted eighth.  1-for-4 with one RBI and two strikeouts.

Cibaenas beat Escogido 6-2
LIDOM Official Site Post Game

Donovan Solano (former Memphis-Licey) started a second base and batted second.  0-for-3 with one RBI, one sac fly, and grounded into one double play.

Licey beat Cibao 2-1 in 12 innings
LIDOM Official Site Post Game

Notes:
Tommy Pham (St. Louis-Escogido) really enjoys the LIDOm atmosphere and compares it to playing in the World Series: Marcador

Monday's Games:
Licey (4-5) visits Escogido (3-7) @ 4:00 PM AST
Cibao (3-6) visits Cibaenas (9-1) @ 5:00 PM AST


Puerto Rican League Playoffs:

Jonathan Rodriguez (Memphis free agent-Mayaguez) started at third base and batted sixth.  0-for-3 with one strikeout.
Tyler Herron (former Springfield-Mayaguez) entered in the ninth and pitched 2.2 innings.  He allowed two hits, no runs, and struck two out.  (g/f:2-1)(ir-s:1-0)
Ivan Maldonado (former MiLB tryout-Mayaguez) entered in the 12th and pitched to six batters.  He allowed two hits, one earned run, and two walks (one intentional) for the losing decision (0-1).

Randy Ruiz (former MiLB signing-Caguas) started as designated hitter and batted fifth.  3-for-5 with one two-out RBI and one strikeout.
Ruben Gotay (former Memphis-Caguas) started at first base and batted sixth.  0-for-4 with one walk, two strikeouts, and grounded into one double play.
Justin Wright (Memphis free agent-Caguas) entered in the 12th and pitched to three batters.  He allowed no hits or runs, and one walk for the winning decision (1-0).  (g/f:1-1)(ir-s:1-0)

Caguas beat Mayaguez 2-1 in 12 innings
LBPRC Official Site Post Game

J.C. Romero (former St. Louis-Santurce) entered in the eighth and pitched to three batters.  He allowed no hits or runs, and hit one batter for the hold (1).  (g/f:1-0)

Anthony Garcia (Memphis-Carolina) started in right field and batted fourth.  0-for-4 with one ground into double play and one outfield assist.

Santurce beat Carolina 2-0
LBPRC Official Site Post Game

No Games Scheduled For Monday


Colombian League Playoffs:

Ronald Ramirez (former Palm Beach-Barranquilla) started at shortstop and batted ninth.  0-for-2 with one sacrifice, two strikeouts, one fielding error, and one throwing error.
Jonathan Escudero (Palm Beach free agent-Barranquilla) entered in the fourth and pitched to four batters.  He allowed no hits or runs, and two walks.  (p-s:18-7)

Barranquilla beat Monteria 5-4
LCBP Official Site Post Game

No Games Scheduled For Monday


Australian Baseball League:

Stats:
Malik Collymore (former Johnson City-Sydney) has played in 28 games going 32-for-106 (.302) with six doubles, three home runs, 19 RBIs, 47 total bases, 16 runs, 17 walks, 11 stolen bases, 23 strikeouts, four caught stealing, .400 OBP, .443 SLG, and .843 OPS.


World Baseball Classic (March 6, 2017);

Notes:
Neder Horta (former St. Louis scout) talked about the growing interest in Colombina baseball and World Baseball Classic: El Heraldo

Cardinals Winter League Notebook 1-7-17: Eugenio Velez Collected Three Singles & Two RBIs; Malik Collymore Singled & Drove In One Run; Efren Navarro Knocked In One Run

Eugenio Vélez se encuentra encendido, esta noche está de 4-3 con par de remolques. ¡Vamos con todo, Cañeros! #LeñaCañeros #FuerzaVerde pic.twitter.com/OrA9AjEHJ7

— Cañeros Los Mochis (@verdesxsiempre) January 7, 2017

Venezuelan League Playoffs:

Ildemaro Vargas (former Palm Beach-Lara) started at second base and batted leadoff.  1-for-4 with one double, one hit by pitch, one strikeout, and assisted in one double play.

Joshua Lopez (Johnson City-Margarita) entered late in the game at catcher and batted sixth.  0-for-1 at the plate.

Lara beat Margarita 9-2
LVBP Official Site Post Game

Jose Martinez (St. Louis-La Guaira) started in right field and batted fourth.  0-for-2 with one strikeout.
Jose Gonzalez (former Springfield-La Guaira) entered late in the game at catcher and batted fifth.  0-for-2 with two strikeouts.
Geudy Guerra (former VSL-La Guaira) entered in the second and pitched one inning.  He allowed three hits, three earned runs, and two walks.  (p-s:32-15)(g/f:1-1)

Caribes beat La Guaira 16-2
LVBP Official Site Post Game

Notes:
Zulia swept Aragua in four games.

Ronny Cedeno (former MLB signing-Zulia) is listed day-to-day with right leg discomfort: LVBP Official Site

Jose Martinez (St. Louis-La Guaira) had a hard time accepting St. Louis' request to stop playing: LVBP Official Site

Breyvic Valera (Memphis-Margarita) is happy with the season he had and will cheer on his team in the playoffs: Margarita Official Site

Ildemaro Vargas (former Palm Beach-Lara) is listed as day-to-day after a hit by pitch left a contusion in Friday's game: Lara Official Site

Saturday's Games:
Caribes (2-2) visits La Guaira (2-2) @ 4:00 PM VET
Lara (2-2) visits Margarita (2-2) @ 6:00 PM VET


Mexican Pacific League Playoffs:

Victor Marte (former St. Louis-Culiacan) entered in the fourth and pitched 2.2 innings.  He allowed no hits or runs, threw one wild pitch, and struck four out.  (p-s:46-28)(g/f:2-1)(ir-s:3-1)
Dennys Reyes (former St. Louis-Culiacan) entered in the seventh and pitched to two batters.  He allowed no hits or runs, and one walk.  (p-s:8-3)(g/f:0-1)

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

Hermosillo beat Culiacan 8-4
LMP Official Site Post Game

Eugenio Velez (former Memphis-Mochis) started in left field and batted leadoff.  3-for-5 with two RBIs (one w/two-outs), one stolen base, and one caught stealing.

Mazatlan beat Mochis 7-6
LMP Official Site Post Game

Lance Zawadzki (former Memphis-Navojoa) entered late in the game as designated hitter and batted fourth.  0-for-1 at the plate.
Niko Vasquez (former Springfield-Navojoa) started at shortstop and batted fifth.  0-for-3 with one run.

Mexicali beat Navojoa 14-1
LMP Official Site Post Game

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


Dominican League Playoffs:

Brayan Pena (St. Louis free agent-Cibaenas) started at catcher and batted fifth.  0-for-3 with one walk and one strikeout.
Hector Luna (former St. Louis-Cibaenas) started as designated hitter and batted sixth.  0-for-2 with one hit by pitch.
Rainel Rosario (former Springfield-Cibaenas) entered late in the game as a pinch hitter and batted seventh.  1-for-1 at the plate.

Cibaenas beat Cibao 2-1
LIDOM Official Site Post Game

Tommy Pham (St. Louis-Escogido) started in centerfield and batted eighth.  2-for-3 with one walk and one strikeout.

Donovan Solano (former Memphis-Licey) started at second base and over to shortstop, batting second.  2-for-3 with one double, one run, two walks, and assisted in one double play.

Licey beat Escogido 7-4
Listin Diario Post Game

Saturday's Games:
Escogido (3-5) visits Cibao (2-5) @ 7:30 PM AST


Puerto Rican League Playoffs:

Notes:
Carolina had some issues in Wednesday's game where players batted out of turn and one did not even go to the plate: LBPRC Official Site

Cel Yomar Ortiz (Yabucoa-PR Double-A League) is showing signs of improvement after being hit by a car: Primera Hora

Ruben Gotay (former Memphis-Aguadilla/Mayaguez) currently leads the playoffs in batting: El Nuevo Dia

Bobby Bonilla (former St. Louis-San Juan/Mayaguez) talked about his time playing in the LBPRC: El Nuevo Dia

Saturday's Games:
Carolina (1-1) visits Santurce (1-1) @ 7:15 PM AST
Caguas (0-2) visits Mayaguez (2-0) @ 7:30 PM AST


Nicaraguan League Playoffs:

Saturday's Game:
Rivas (0-1) visits Boer (1-0) @ 4:00 PM


Colombian League:

Stats:
Ronald Ramirez (former Palm Beach-Barranquilla) has gone 14-for-105 (.133) with four doubles, one home run, six RBIs, six runs, ten walks, one sac fly, three stolen bases, 21 strikeouts, grounded into three double plays, .207 OBP, and .200 SLG.

Jonathan Escudero (Palm Beach free agent-Barranquilla) has a 2-0 record and 2.45 ERA.  He's allowed ten hits, five runs (four earned), 11 walks, threw two wild pitches, and struck 18 out over 14.2 innings.
Geney Rios (former GCL-Barranquilla) has a 0-1 record and 3.00 ERA.  He's allowed 11 hits, six runs (five earned), eight walks, hit two batters, threw one wild pitches, and struck ten out over 15 innings.
Jose Almarante (former Memphis-Sincelejo) has a 2-4 record and 3.30 ERA.  He's allowed 69 hits, 24 runs (23 earned), seven home runs, six walks, threw two wild pitches, and struck 40 out over 62.2 innings.
Jackson Solarte (former VSL-Barranquilla) has a 2-2 record and 3.56 ERA.  He's allowed 27 hits, 14 runs (12 earned), two home runs, 18 walks, hit two batters, threw two wild pitches, and struck 22 out over 30.1 innings.
Jose Calero (former GCL-Sincelejo) has a 4-3 record and 3.97 ERA.  He's allowed 54 hits, 25 runs (20 earned), three home runs, 18 walks, hit eight batters, threw six wild pitches, one balk, and struck 19 out over 45.1 innings.
Ramon Ulacio (former GCL-Barranquilla) has a 3-3 record and 4.00 ERA.  He's allowed 54 hits, 30 runs (24 earned), two home runs, 21 walks, hit seven batters, threw five wild pitches, and struck 39 out over 54 innings.
Dewin Perez (State College-Barranquilla) has a 0-0 record and 4.82 ERA.  He's allowed eight hits, six runs (five earned), 13 walks, threw two wild pitches, and struck 11 out over 9.1 innings.
Enrique Perez (DSL-Barranquilla) has a 0-1 record and 5.40 ERA.  He's allowed nine hits, three earned runs, three walks, hit one batter, threw one wild pitch, one balk, and struck five out over five innings.

Saturday's Game:
Barranquilla (22-20) visits Monteria (22-19) @ 7:00 PM


Australian Baseball League:

Malik Collymore (former Johnson City-Sydney) started in centerfield and batted second.  1-for-4 with one RBI, one run, one sac fly, one strikeout, one outfield assist, and assisted in one double play.

Perth beat Sydney 10-8

Sunday's Games:
Canberra (15-12) visits Adelaide (13-14) @ 11:30 PM ACT
Brisbane (12-15) visits Melbourne (20-7) @ 1:00 PM AET
Sydney (11-16) visits Perth (10-17) @ 4:00 PM AWST

Cardinals Winter League Notebook 1-3-17: Breyvic Valera Collects Two Singles, One RBI, & Was Named LVBP Player Of The Week; Ronny Cedeno Singles & Drives In Two Runs; Seung-Hwan Oh Could Be Added To Korea's World Baseball Classic Roster

Breyvic Valera - Bravos de Margarita

Venezuelan League Playoffs:

Breyvic Valera (Memphis-Margarita) started at second base and batted third.  2-for-5 with one RBI, one run, one strikeout, and assisted in one double play.

Ildemaro Vargas (former Palm Beach-Lara) started at second base and batted leadoff.  1-for-4 with one double, one run, and grounded into one double play.

Margarita beat Lara 6-4
LVBP Official Site Post Game

Jose Martinez (St. Louis-La Guaira) started in right field and moved to first base, batting third.  1-for-3 with one double, two RBIs, one run, one intentional walk, and one strikeout.

Roberto Canache (former Johnson City-Caribes) entered in the ninth and pitched one inning.  He allowed no hits or runs, and one walk.  (p-s:17-9)(g/f:1-1)

La Guaira beat Caribes 5-2
LVBP Official Site Post Game

Ronny Cedeno (former MLB signing-Zulia) started at third base and batted seventh.  1-for-4 with two RBIs and two strikeouts.

Zulia beat Aragua 6-3
LVBP Official Site Post Game

Notes:
Margarita is talking to St. Louis about extending the stay of Breyvic Valera (Memphis-Margarita): LVBP Official Site

Breyvic Valera (Memphis-Margarita) was named Player of the Week: Margarita Official Site

Tuesday's Games:
Margarita (1-0) visits Lara (0-1) @ 7:00 PM VET
La Guaira (1-0) visits Caribes (0-1)  @ 7:00 PM VET
Aragua (0-1) visits Zulia (1-0) @ 7:00 PM VET


Mexican Pacific League Playoffs:

Lance Zawadzki (former Memphis-Navojoa) started as designated hitter and batted fifth.  2-for-4 with one double.
Niko Vasquez (former Springfield-Navojoa) started at shortstop and batted sixth.  0-for-4 with one ground into double play and assisted in two double plays.

Navojoa beat Mexicali 4-2
LMP Official Site Post Game

Luis Garcia (former New Haven-Hermosillo) entered late in the game as a pinch hitter and batted second.  1-for-1 with one RBI.
Efren Navarro (Memphis free agent-Hermosillo) started at first base and batted third.  0-for-4 with one RBI, one sac fly, one strikeout, and assisted in two double plays.

Dennys Reyes (former St. Louis-Culiacan) entered in the seventh and pitched to one batter.  He allowed no hits or runs for the hold (1).  (p-s:2-2)(g/f:1-0)(ir-s:2-0)

Culiacan beat Hermosillo 6-3
LMP Official Site Post Game

Eugenio Velez (former Memphis-Mochis) started in left field and batted leadoff.  0-for-4 at the plate.

Mochis beat Mazatlan 2-1 in 11 innings
LMP Official Site Post Game

Tuesday's Games:
Mexicali (0-1) visits Navojoa (1-0) @ 7:30 PM MST
Hermosillo (0-1) visits Culiacan (1-0) @ 7:30 PM MT
Mazatlan (0-1) visits Mochis (1-0) @ 7:30 PM MT


Dominican League Playoffs:

Tommy Pham (St. Louis-Escogido) started in centerfield and batted ninth.  0-for-3 with one RBI and one sac fly.

Cibao beat Escogido 4-3
Listin Diario Post Game

Hector Luna (former St. Louis-Cibaenas) started as designated hitter and batted fifth.  0-for-3 with one hit by pitch.

Cibaenas beat Licey 2-1
LIDOM Official Site Post Game

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


Puerto Rican League Playoffs:

Notes:
Robby Rowland (Springfield-Caguas) will not pitch for Caguas in the playoffs: El Vocero

Tuesday's Games:
Carolina (16-24) visits Santurce (28-12) @ 7:15 PM AST
Caguas (19-21) visits Mayaguez (26-14) @ 7:30 PM AST


Nicaraguan League:

Tuesday's Games:
Boer (22-24) visits Rivas (25-21) @ 6:00 PM
Chinandega (25-21) visits Granada (20-26) @ 6:00 PM


Colombian League:

Jose Calero (former GCL-Sincelejo) started and pitched three innings.  He allowed six hits, two earned runs, one walk, and struck two out.  (p-s:51-30)

Cartagena visits Sincelejo 9-5
LCBP Official Site Post Game

Ronald Ramirez (former Palm Beach-Barranquilla) started at shortstop and batted ninth.  1-for-3 with one RBI and one strikeout.

Monteria beat Barranquilla 6-3
LCBP Official Site Post Game

Tuesday's Games:
Sincelejo (20-18) visits Cartagena (15-22) @ 7:00 PM
Monteria (20-18) visits Barranquilla (21-18) @ 7:00 PM


World Baseball Classic (March 6, 2017):

Notes:
Korea is leaning towards cutting Jung-Ho Kang (Pittsburgh) after his DUI incident and adding Seung-Hwan Oh (St. Louis): Yonhap News Agency

Cardinals Winter League Notebook 12-29-16: J.C. Romero Extended His Scoreless Streak To 21.1 Innings & Earned The Win; Breyvic Valera Sets Team Single-Season Record In Hits; Carlos Martinez Could Launch In January In LIDOM

J.C. Romero - Cangrejeros de Santurce

Venezuelan League:

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

Magallanes beat Zulia 9-3
LVBP Official Site Post Game

Breyvic Valera (Memphis-Margarita) started at second base and batted third.  3-for-4 with one double, one two-out RBI, one run, one stolen base, and one caught stealing.

Wilfredo Tovar (MiLB signing-Caracas) started at shortstop and batted ninth. 1-for-2 with one double, one walk, one fielding error, and assisted in one double play.

Margarita beat Caracas 3-1
LVBP Official Site Post Game

Roberto Canache (former Johnson City-Caribes) entered in the sixth and pitched one inning.  He allowed no hits or runs, and struck two out.  (p-s:20-13)(g/f:2-0)
Pedro Rodriguez (former MiLB signing-Caribes) entered in the seventh and pitched one inning.  He allowed one hit and no runs.  (p-s:13-10)(g/f:2-1)

Aragua beat Caribes 7-0
LVBP Official Site Post Game

Jose Martinez (St. Louis-La Guaira) started in right field and batted fourth.  1-for-3 with one double and one strikeout.
Geudy Guerra (former VSL-La Guaira) entered in the eighth and pitched one inning.  He allowed one hit, no runs, and two walks.  (p-s:16-7)(g/f:2-0)

Ildemaro Vargas (former Palm Beach-Lara) started at second base and batted leadoff.  4-for-4 with three runs, one walk, and one stolen base.

Lara beat La Guaira 10-1
LVBP Official Site Post Game

Notes:
Breyvic Valera (Memphis-Margarita) set a team record with his 77 hits for the regular season: Margarita Official Site

Thursday's Games:
Margarita (29-33) visits Caracas (27-35) @ 7:00 PM VET
Caribes (33-29) visits Magallanes (29-33) @ 76:00 PM VET
Aragua (30-32) visits Lara (38-24) @ 7:00 PM VET


Mexican Pacific League:

Irving Wilson (GCL-Culiacan) entered late in the game at catcher.
Dennys Reyes (former St. Louis-Culiacan) entered in the tenth and pitched to one batter.  He allowed no hits or runs.  (p-s:7-4)(g/f:1-0)(ir-s:3-0)

Ramon Delgado (former Memphis-Jalisco) entered in the tenth and pitched one inning.  He allowed no hits or runs, and struck one out.  (p-s:11-7)(g/f:1-1)

Jalisco beat Culiacan 7-6 ion 12 innings
LMP Official Site Post Game

Lance Zawadzki (former Memphis-Navojoa) started as designated hitter and batted fifth.  2-for-5 with one RBI and one strikeout.
Niko Vasquez (former Springfield-Navojoa) started at shortstop and batted sixth.  0-for-4 with one walk, grounded into one double play, and one fielding error.

Navojoa beat Mochis 8-4
LMP Official Site Post Game

Efren Navarro (Memphis free agent-Hermosillo) started in right field and batted fourth.  2-for-4 with one home run, one RBI, and two runs.
Luis Garcia (former New Haven-Hermosillo) entered late in the game as a pinch hitter and batted eighth.  0-for-1 at the plate.

Mexicali beat Hermosillo 8-7
LMP Official Site Post Game

Notes:
Eugenio Velez (former Memphis-Azucareros) has signed to play with Mochis after Azucareros was eliminated from LIDOM postseason: Mochis Official Site

Thursday's Games:
Culiacan (35-31) visits Jalisco (27-38) @ 7:15 PM CT
Navojoa (38-28) visits Mochis (37-29) @ 7:30 PM MT
Obregon (29-36) visits Mazatlan (28-38) @ 8:00 PM MT
Hermosillo (33-33) visits Mexicali (36-30) @ 7:30 PM PT


Dominican League Playoffs:

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

Brayan Pena (St. Louis free agent-Cibaenas) started as designated hitter and batted seventh.  1-for-4 with one double, one RBI, one run, and two strikeouts.

Cibaenas beat Escogido 7-4
LIDOM Official Site Post Game

Notes:
Carlos Peguero (former Memphis-Cibao) will not play this winter due to family matters: Master Deportes Twitter

Carlos Martinez (St. Louis-Cibaenas) could make his first start for Cibaenas in January: Ahdyd Paniagua Twitter

Thursday's Games:
Cibaenas (1-1) visits Escogido (0-1) @ 7:30 PM AST
Licey (1-0) visits Cibao (0-0) @ 7:30 PM AST


Puerto Rican League:

J.C. Romero (former St. Louis-Santurce) entered in the eighth and pitched 1.1 innings.  He allowed no hits or runs, and struck one out for the winning decision (2-0).  (g/f:0-2)

Santurce beat Mayaguez 1-0
LBPRC Official Site Post Game

Ruben Gotay (former Memphis-Aguadilla) started at first base and batted third.  1-for-3 with one run and one intentional walk.
Yariel Gonzalez (State College-Aguadilla) started in left field and moved to right, batting fifth.  0-for-3 with one sacrifice.
Ricardo Bautista (State College-Aguadilla) started in right field and batted eighth.  0-for-2 with one strikeout.
Dickie Joe Thon (MiLB signing-Aguadilla) entered late in the game in left field and batted eighth.  0-for-2 with one strikeout.

Aguadilla beat Carolina 3-2
LBPRC Official Site Post Game

Notes:
Carlos Baerga (former St. Louis-Aguadilla MGR) spoke highly of his team despite the rough season: Primera Hora

Thursday's Games:
Carolina (15-24) visits Mayaguez (25-13) @ 7:15 PM AST
Aguadilla (11-27) visits Caguas (17-21) @ 7:15 PM AST


Nicaraguan League:

Jhonny Polanco (former Springfield-Boer) entered in the fifth and pitched 2.1 innings.  He allowed two hits, two earned runs, one home run, one walk, and struck three out.  (g/f:1-3)

Edgard Montiel (former DSL-Chinandega) started as designated hitter and batted third.  1-for-5 with one run and one walk.
Curt Smith (former Springfield-Chinandega) started in right field and batted fourth.  3-for-5 with one double, two RBIs, two runs, one walk, and one strikeout.

Chinandega beat Boer 17-11
LNBP Official Site Post Game

Thursday's Games:
Granada (19-25) visits Boer (21-23) @ 6:00 PM
Chinandega (25-19) visits Rivas (23-21) @ 6:00 PM


Australian Baseball League:

Malik Collymore (former Johnson City-Sydney) started in left field and batted second.  1-for-5 with one run and two strikeouts.

Melbourne beat Sydney 4-3
Sydney Official Site Post Game

Friday's Games:
Adelaide (11-10) visits Brisbane (9-12) @ 6:30 PM AEST
Melbourne (16-5) visits Sydney (9-12) @ 7:30 PM AET
Canberra (11-10) visits Perth (7-14) @ 7:00 PM AWST

Cardinals Winter League Notebook 12-14-16: Tommy Pham Moves From Venezuela To Dominican Republic; Joel Pineiro Strikes Out Three Over Six Scoreless Innings For The Win; Hector Luna Singles, Walks, & Drives In Two Runs

Tommy Pham - Navegantes del Magallanes

Venezuelan League:

Rafael Ortega (former Memphis-Caribes) started in centerfield and batted leadoff.  0-for-3 with two runs, two walks, one strikeout, and grounded into one double play.
Roberto Canache (former Johnson City-Caribes) entered in the eighth and pitched to one batter.  He allowed no hits or runs, and struck one out.  (p-s:6-4)(ir-s:1-0)
Pedro Rodriguez (former MiLB signing-Caribes) entered in the ninth and pitched to five batters.  He allowed three hits, two earned runs, and hit one batter.  (p-s:26-16)

Breyvic Valera (Memphis-Margarita) started in centerfield and batted third.  3-for-4 with one double, one RBI, and one run.
Justin Wright (Memphis free agent-Margarita) entered in the seventh and pitched to one batter.  He allowed no hits or runs.  (p-s:3-2)(g/f:0-1)(ir-s:2-0)

Caribes beat Margarita 8-5
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Jose Martinez (St. Louis-La Guaira) started in right field and batted third.  2-for-5 with one double and two runs.
Pedro Echemendia (Memphis-La Guaira) entered in the sixth and pitched to one batter.  He allowed no hits or runs.  (p-s:3-2)(g/f:0-1)(ir-s:1-0)
Juan Gonzalez (former Memphis-La Guaira) entered in the eighth and pitched to one batter.  He allowed one hit and no runs.  (p-s:5-3)

Wilfredo Tovar (MiLB signing-Caracas) started at shortstop and batted eighth.  1-for-4 with one strikeout.

La Guaira beat Caracas 6-0
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Victor Marte (former St. Louis-La Guaira) entered in the eighth and pitched to two batters.  He allowed no hits or runs.  (p-s:6-3)(ir-s:0-2)(ir-s;2-1)

Zulia beat La Guaira 5-1
LVBP Official Site Post Game

Notes:
Jose Gonzalez (former Springfield-La Guaira) was added to the La Guaira active roster: El Emergente

Wednesday's Games:
Caribes (28-25) visits Margarita (26-26) @ 7:00 PM VET
Magallanes (22-28) visits La Guaira (26-25) @ 7:00 PM VET
Aragua (22-27) visits Zulia (29-23) @ 7:00 PM VET


Venezuelan Parallel League Championship:

Dail Villanueva (former Peoria-Caracas) entered in the sixth and pitched to five batters.  He allowed one hit, three earned runs, and two walks for the losing decision (0-1).

Lara beat Caracas 6-4
Caracas Official Site Post Game

Wednesday's Games:
Caracas (1-1) visits Lara (1-1) @ 11:00 AM ET


Mexican Pacific League:

Ramon Delgado (former Memphis-Jalisco) entered in the sixth and pitched to two batters.  He allowed no hits or runs, and struck one out.  (p-s:9-5)(g/f:1-0)(ir-s:1-0)

Obregon beat Jalisco 9-4 in 12 innings
LMP Official Site Post Game

Randy Arozarena (MiLB signing-Navojoa) started in left field and batted leadoff.  0-for-4 at the plate.
Niko Vasquez (former Springfield-Navojoa) started at shortstop and batted fifth.  1-for-3 with one two-out RBI, one run, and one walk.

Mexicali beat Navojoa 6-5
LMP Official Site Post Game

Irving Wilson (GCL-Culiacan) entered late in the game at catcher and batted ninth.  0-for-1 at the plate.

Mochis beat Culiacan 5-0
LMP Official Site Post Game

Efren Navarro (Memphis free agent-Hermosillo) started at first base and batted third.  0-for-4 with one RBI and one walk.
Dean Anna (former St. Louis-Hermosillo) started at third base and batted sixth.  0-for-4 with one strikeout and grounded into one double play.
Luis Garcia (former New Haven-Hermosillo) entered late in the game as a pinch hitter and batted ninth.  One walk at the plate.

Mazatlan beat Hermosillo 4-3
LMP Official Site Post Game

Notes:
Dennys Reyes (former St. Louis-Culiacan) was added to the Culiacan roster: LMP Official Site

Wednesday's Games:
Obregon (27-26) visits Jalisco (21-32) @ 7:15 PM AST
Mexicali (30-24) visits Navojoa (29-25) @ 7:30 PM MST
Mochis (30-24) visits Culiacan (27-27) @ 7:30 PM MT


Dominican League:

Hector Luna (former St. Louis-Cibaenas) started as designated hitter and batted fourth.  1-for-4 with two two-out RBIs, one run, and one walk.

Nick Additon (former Memphis-Escogido) started and pitched 4.2 innings.  He allowed six hits, four runs (two earned), two walks, and struck four out for the losing decision (1-3).  (g/f:5-2)

Cibaenas beat Escogido 6-3
Listin Diario Post Game

Donovan Solano (former Memphis-Licey) entered late in the game at third base.

Alberto Rosario (St. Louis-Estrellas) started at catcher and batted ninth.  1-for-3 with one two-out RBI, one strikeout, one passed ball, and allowed two stolen bases.
Evan MacLane (former St. Louis-Estrellas) started and pitched 4.2 innings.  He allowed six hits, three runs (two earned), one walk, threw one wild pitch, and struck four out for the losing decision (3-3).  (g/f:4-3)

Licey beat Estrellas 6-2

Eugenio Velez (former Memphis-Azucareros) started as designated hitter and batted leadoff.  0-for-3 with one run, one walk, and one strikeout.

Sam Gaviglio (former Springfield-Cibao) started and pitched four innings.  He allowed one hit, no runs, three walks, and struck one out.  (g/f:7-2)

Cibao beat Azucareros 5-3
Listin Diario Post Game

Notes:
Tommy Pham (St. Louis-Magallanes) was released by Magallanes (Venezuela) and signed on to play for Escogido (Dominican Republic): Escogido Official Twitter

Hanley Ramirez (Boston-Licey) will join Licey on December 19, 2016: Listin Diario

Wednesday's Games:
Estrellas (21-21) visits Licey (22-19) @ 7:15 PM AST
Cibao (23-17) visits Azucareros (17-25) @ 7:30 PM AST
Escogido (19-22) visits Cibaenas (22-20) @ 7:30 PMA ST


Puerto Rican League:

Joel Pineiro (former St. Louis-Caguas) started and pitched six innings.  He allowed three hits, no runs, one walk, and struck three out for the winning decision (2-2).  (g/f:9-3)
Robby Rowland (Springfield-Caguas) entered in the seventh and pitched one inning.  He allowed two hits, no runs, one walk, and struck one out for the hold (4).  (g/f:1-1)

Anthony Garcia (Memphis-Carolina) started in right field and batted third.  0-for-4 at the plate.
Kevin Herget (Palm Beach-Carolina) entered in the eighth and pitched one inning.  He allowed one hit, no runs, hit one batter, and struck one out.

Caguas beat Carolina 1-0
LBPRC Official Site Post Game

Ruben Gotay (former Memphis-Aguadilla) started at third base and batted third.  1-for-4 with one run, one walk, and assisted in one double play.
Yariel Gonzalez (State College-Aguadilla) started in left field and batted sixth.  0-for-5 with one RBI and one strikeout.

Ivan Maldonado (former MiLB tryout-Mayaguez) entered in the third and pitched 2.2 innings.  He allowed four hits, five runs (three earned), one home run, three walks (one intentional), hit one batter, and struck one out.  (g/f:6-1)
Tyler Herron (former Springfield-Mayaguez) entered in the ninth and pitched one inning.  He allowed no hits or runs for the save (1).  (g/f:1-0)

Mayaguez beat Aguadilla 8-6
LBPRC Official Site Post Game

Wednesday's Games:
Caguas (14-14) visits Santurce (20-8) @ 7:15 PM AST
Mayaguez (18-10) visits Aguadilla (7-20) @ 7:15 PM AST


Nicaraguan League:

Curt Smith (former Springfield-Chinandega) started as designated hitter and batted fourth.  2-for-4 with one double, one RBI, one run, and one walk.
Edgard Montiel (former DSL-Chinandega) started at third base and batted seventh.  0-for-4 with one walk and grounded into one double play.

Chinandega beat Rivas 13-6
LNBP Official Site Post Game

Wednesday's Games:
Boer (15-17) visits Granada (13-19) @ 6:00 PM
Chinandega (19-14) visits Rivas (18-15) @ 6:00 PM


Colombian League:

Ronald Ramirez (former Palm Beach-Barranquilla) started at second base and batted ninth.  0-for-3 at the plate.
Ramon Ulacio (former GCL-Barranquilla) started and pitched 5.2 innings.  He allowed five hits, two earned runs, one walk, hit one batter, and struck six out.  (p-s:74-47)
Dewin Perez (State College-Barranquilla) entered in the sixth and pitched to one batter.  He allowed no hits or runs, and one walk.  (p-s:4-0)
Enrique Perez (DSL-Barranquilla) entered in the seventh and pitched to two batters.  He allowed two hits and no runs.  (p-s:6-4)(ir-s:1-1)

Monteria beat Barranquilla 3-2 in game one of doubleheader

Ronald Ramirez (former Palm Beach-Barranquilla) entered late in the game at second base.

Barranquilla beat Monteria 3-1 in game two of doubleheader
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Jose Almarante (former Memphis-Sincelejo) started and pitched 4.1 innings.  He allowed eight hits, three earned runs, one walk, threw one wild pitch, and struck two out.  (p-s:69-49)

Cartagena beat Sincelejo 5-4 in game one of doubleheader
LCBP Official Site Post Game

Wednesday's Games:
Sincelejo (14-11) visits Cartagena (11-12) @ 7:00 PM
Monteria (13-13) visits Barranquilla (11-13) @ 7:00 PM


Australian Baseball League:

Thursday's Game:
Perth (5-11) visits Canberra (8-8) @ 7:00 PM AET

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Anthony Garcia - Gigantes de Carolina

Venezuelan League:

Jose Martinez (former Springfield-Magallanes) started at second base and batted third.  2-for-3 at the plate.

Aragua beat Magallanes 7-0
LVBP Official Site Post Game

Ildemaro Vargas (former Palm Beach-Lara) started at second base and batted leadoff.  4-for-5 with one triple, one run, grounded into one double play, and assisted in one double play.

Jose Gonzalez (Springfield free agent-La Guaira) entered late in the game at catcher and committed one pickoff error.
Edubray Ramos (former VSL-La Guaira) entered in the ninth and pitched one inning.  He allowed two hits, one unearned run, and struck one out.  (p-s:16-11)(g/f:2-0)

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

Sunday's Games:
Zulia (9-21) visits La Guaira (13-16) @ 1:00 PM VET
Caracas (16-12) visits Lara (14-14) @ 5:00 PM VET
Aragua (11-17) visits Margarita (18-11) 5:00 PM VET


Mexican Pacific League:

Dennys Reyes (former St. Louis-Culiacan) entered in the sixth and pitched to one batter.  He allowed no hits or runs.  (p-s:3-2)(g/f:1-0)(ir-s:1-0)

Hermosillo beat Culiacan 6-2
LMP Official Site Post Game

Sunday's Games:
Mexicali (14-15) visits Culiacan (14-16) @ 5:00 PM MT
Mochis (14-16) visits Navojoa (16-14) @ 5:00 PM MST
Jalisco (11-19) visits Mazatlan (16-14) @ 5:00 PM MT
Hermosillo (15-14) visits Obregon (19-11) @ 5:00 PM MST


Dominican League Playoffs:

Notes:
Nick Additon (former Memphis-Escogido) gets the ball for the opening of playoffs: LIDOM Official Site

Sunday's Games:
Estrellas (0-0) visits Azucareros (0-0) @ 5:00 PM AST
Licey (0-0) visits Escogido (0-0) @ 5:00 PM AST


Australian Baseball League:

Wayne Lundgren (former Palm Beach-Sydney) started and pitched five innings.  He allowed five hits, four runs (two earned), one walk, committed one fielding error, and struck four out for the losing decision (2-5).  (p-s:86-55)(g/f:6-2)

Brisbane beat Sydney 10-2
Brisbane Official Site Post Game

Monday's Games:
Canberra (22-16) visits Adelaide (19-18) @ 7:00 PM ACT
Sydney (19-18) visits Brisbane (22-16) @ 6:30 PM AEST
Melbourne (15-23) visits Perth (16-22) @ 7:05 PM AWST


Nicaraguan League:

Edgard Montiel (former DSL-Boer) started at third base and batted third.  0-for-5 with one run.
David Bergin (former Quad Cities-Boer) started as designated hitter and batted sixth.  1-for-3 with one RBI and one walk.
Jhonny Polanco (former Springfield-Boer) entered in the ninth and pitched one inning.  He allowed one hit and no runs for the save (9).  (g/f:1-2)

Curt Smith (former Springfield-Chinandega) started at first base and batted fourth.  2-for-3 with one double, one run, and two walks.
Jem Argenal (former GCL-Chinandega) started in right field and batted fifth.  1-for-4 with one walk.

Boer beat Chinandega 4-3
LNBP Official Site Post Game

Gustavo Martinez (former GCL-Granada) started and pitched seven innings.  He allowed three hits, one earned run, two walks, and struck four out for the winning decision (2-1).  (g/f:8-4)

Granada beat Rivas 2-1
LNBP Official Site Post Game

Sunday's Games:
Rivas (17-20) visits Granada (20-17) @ 11:00 AM
Chinandega (20-17) visits Boer (17-20) @ 11:00 AM


Puerto Rican League:

Hector Hernandez (former Palm Beach-Santurce) entered in the eighth and pitched to one batter.  He allowed no hits or runs.  (g/f:0-1)

Santurce beat Caguas 4-0
LBPRC Official Site Post Game

Randy Ruiz (former MiLB signing-Mayaguez) started as designated hitter and batted fourth.  0-for-4 with one strikeout.
Ruben Gotay (former Memphis-Mayaguez) entered late in the game as a pinch hitter and batted seventh.  0-for-1 with one strikeout.
Ivan Maldonado (former MiLB tryout-Mayaguez) started and pitched 5.1 innings.  He allowed eight hits, four runs (three earned), one home run, and two walks for the losing decision (3-4).  (g/f:3-8)
Tyler Herron (former Springfield-Mayaguez) entered in the sixth and pitched 1.2 innings.  He allowed no hits or runs, one walk, and struck three out.  (g/f:1-1)

Anthony Garcia (Memphis-Carolina) started in right field and batted third.  2-for-4 with one home run, three RBIs, one run, and one strikeout.
Felipe Lopez (former St. Louis-Carolina) started as designated hitter and batted fourth.  1-for-4 with one strikeout.
Jonathan Rodriguez (Memphis-Carolina) started at first base and batted seventh.  0-for-3 with one walk and one missed catch error.
Juan Caballero (former Johnson City-Carolina) entered in the fourth and pitched 2.1 innings.  He allowed one hit, no runs, one walk, and struck two out for the winning decision (2-1).  (g/f:1-2)(ir-s:1-0)
Pedro Echemendia (State College-Carolina) entered in the seventh and pitched one inning.  He allowed no hits or runs for the hold (1).  (g/f:1-2)

Carolina beat Mayaguez 4-3
LBPRC Official Site Post Game

Sunday's Games:
Santurce (19-20) visits Mayaguez (25-14) @ 4:15 PM  AST
Carolina (15-24) visits Caguas (19-20) @ 4:15 PM AST


Veracruz League:

Hugo Castellanos (former Memphis-Acayucan) entered in the seventh and pitched two-thirds of an inning.  He allowed four hits and two earned runs.

Paso de Ovejas beat Acayucan 10-7
LIV Official Site Post Game

Sunday's Games:
Xalapa (11-11-1) visits Chiapas (9-14) @ 1:00 PM
Acayucan (12-8) visits Paso de Ovejas (14-8-1) @ 1:15 PM
Palenque (6-14) visit San Andres (13-10) @ 5:00 PM


Panama League:

Hector Salazar (former GCL-Panama) entered in the seventh and pitched 1.1 innings.  He allowed four hits, three earned runs, one home run, and struck two out.

Jonathan Rivera (GCL-Metro) started in right field and batted fourth.  0-for-3 with one strikeout.

Metro beat Panama 7-3
Panama American Post Game

Sunday's Games:
Metro (8-4) visits Panama (8-3) 4:00 PM
Cocle (7-6) visits Veraguas (1-11) @ 5:00 PM