Cardinals Winter League Notebook 11-20-18: John Nogowski Hit .256 With Two Doubles, One Home Run, & Nine RBIs In LMP; Matt Pearce Strikes Out One Over Three Scoreless Innings; Lino Rivera Leaves LIDOM MGR Position

Así se voló la barda el primera base John Nogowski para conseguir su primer jonrón de la Temporada @calientesports @LMPbeisbol #PuroYaquis pic.twitter.com/IRLCaEc6cf

— Yaquis (@yaquis_oficial) November 1, 2018

Arizona Fall League:

Notes:
Evan Kruczynski (Springfield-Surprise) and Andy Young (Memphis-Surprise) were named breakout prospects: MLB Official Site


Mexican Pacific League:

Stats:
Iker Franco (former Springfield-Obregon) has played in six games going 6-for-17 (.353) with one double, two home runs, seven RBIs, 13 total bases, four runs, one walk, one strikeout, .389 OBP, .765 SLG, and 1.154 OPS.
Ramon Urias (Memphis-Mochis) has played in 32 games going 36-for-110 (.327) with five doubles, four home runs, 19 RBIs, 53 total bases, 19 runs, 25 walks, four stolen bases, 25 strikeouts, two caught stealing, .460 OBP, .482 SLG, and .942 OPS.
Kevin Medrano (former 2011 draft selection-Jalisco) has played in 28 games going 25-for-83 (.301) with eight doubles, one home run, 11 RBIs, 36 total bases, 17 runs, eight walks, two stolen bases, 17 strikeouts, two caught stealing, .370 OBP, .434 SLG, and .803 OPS.
Randy Arozarena (Memphis-Navojoa) has played in three games going 3-for-10 (.300) with one double, four total bases, two runs, two walks, two stolen bases, four strikeouts, .462 OBP, .400 SLG, and .862 OPS.
Cedric Hunter (former Memphis-Hermosillo) has played in 24 games going 28-for-98 (.298) with five doubles, one home run, 13 RBIs, 36 total bases, 11 runs, seven walks, two stolen bases, 11 strikeouts, two caught stealing, .346 OBP, .383 SLG, and .729 OPS.
Niko Vasquez (former Springfield-Jalisco) has played in 26 games going 23-for-89 (.258) with five doubles, four home runs, nine RBIs, 40 total bases, 15 runs, nine walks, 21 strikeouts, .333 OBP, .449 SLG, and .783 OPS.
John Nogowski (Springfield-Obregon) has played in 22 games going 21-for-82 (.256) with two doubles, one home run, nine RBIs, 26 total bases, three runs, seven walks, one stolen base, 13 strikeouts, three caught stealing, .319 OBP, .317 SLG, and .636 OPS.
Daric Barton (former Peoria-Jalisco) has played in 22 games going 16-for-66 (.242) with three doubles, three home runs, seven RBIs, 28 total bases, 11 runs, 18 walks, 15 strikeouts, .419 OBP, .424 SLG, and .843 OPS.
Alexis Wilson (State College-Culiacan) has played in 17 games going 8-for-39 (.205) with three doubles, four RBIs, 11 total bases, three runs, three walks, five strikeouts, .289 OBP, .282 SLG, and .571 OPS.
Irving Lopez (Palm Beach-Hermosillo) has played in 11 games going 1-for-6 (.167) with one total bases, one run, one walk, two strikeouts, .375 OBP, .167 SLG, and .542 OPS.

Maikel Cleto (former St. Louis-Obregon) has made five relief appearances posting a 0-0 record, 0.00 ERA, and 1.11 WHIP.  He's allowed one hit, no runs, six walks, and struck six out over 6.1 innings.
Arturo Reyes (Memphis-Hermosillo) has made seven starts posting a 1-3 record, 2.43 ERA, and 1.14 WHIP.  He's allowed 29 hits, 13 runs (ten earned), 13 walks, hit four batters, and struck 29 out over 37 innings.

Tuesday's Games:
Obregon (15-17) visits Jalisco (15-17) @ 7:15 PM CST
Mexicali (15-16) visits Mochis (14-18) @ 7:30 PM MST
Culiacan (20-12) visits Hermosillo (16-16) @ 7:30 PM MST
Mazaltan (17-15) visits Navojoa (15-16) @ 7:30 PM MST


Venezuelan League:

Jose Martinez (St. Louis-La Guaira) started at first base and batted fourth.  1-for-4 with one double, one strikeout, and assisted in one double play.

Wilfredo Tovar (former Memphis-Caracas) started at shortstop and batted second.  1-for-5 with one RBI, one run, one strikeout, and assisted in one double play.
Leobaldo Pina (former Springfield-Caracas) entered late in the game at third base and batted third.  0-for-1 at the plate.
Matt Pearce (Springfield-Caracas) started and pitched three innings.  He allowed two hits, no runs, two walks, and struck one out.  (p-s:49-29)(g/f:4-2)

Caracas beat La Guaira 9-0
LVBP Official Site Post Game

Notes:
Williams Perez (MiLB signing-Lara) received votes for Player of the Week: LVBP Official Site

Tuesday's Games:
Margarita (17-16) visits Caribes (13-19) @ 5:00 PM VST
Magallanes (18-14) visits Lara (21-12) @ 6:00 PM VST


Dominican League:

Notes:
Lino Rivera (former Arkansas) left as manager of Cibaenas: El Caribe

Tuesday's Games:
Azucareros (14-15) visits Escogido (15-14) @ 6:15 PM AST
Cibaenas (14-15) visits Estrellas (16-13) @ 6:30 PM AST
Licey (14-15) visits Cibao (14-15) @ 6:30 PM AST


Colombian League:

Tuesday's Games:
Monteria (3-8) visits Barranquilla (9-3) @ 7:00 PM
Cartagena (4-7) visits Sincelejo (7-5) @ 7:00 PM


Australian Baseball League:

Stats:
Mikey Reynolds (former Springfield-Adelaide) has played in four games going 4-for-15 (.267) with two doubles, two RBIs, six total bases, two runs, three stolen bases, three strikeouts, .267 OBP, .400 SLG, and .667 OPS.
Pete Kozma (former St. Louis-Perth) has played in four games going 1-for-18 (.056) with one home run, two RBIs, four total bases, two runs, one walk, one strikeout, .105 OBP, .222 SLG, and .327 OPS.

Kurt Heyer (former Memphis-Adelaide) has made one start posting a 0-1 record, 10.80 ERA, and 3.00 WHIP.  He's allowed seven hits, four earned runs, two home runs, three walks, and struck three out over 3.1 innings.
Ross Vance (former Springfield-Auckland) has made one relief appearance posting a 0-0 record, 13.50 ERA, and 3.00 WHIP.  He's allowed one hit, two earned runs, three walks, and struck one out over 1.1 innings.


Puerto Rican League:

Tuesday's Games:
Santurce (1-2) visits Caguas (3-1) @ 5:10 PMA ST

Cardinals Winter League Notebook 11-19-18: Carlos Martinez Wants To Pitch In The LVBP; Dean Anna Singles & Drives In Two Runs; Hector Hernandez Strikes Out Three & Allows One Run Over Five & A Third Innings

Carlos Martínez: "Vine a ver el estreno de mi hermano 'Café' en Venezuela. Me gustaría lanzar en un futuro en Venezuela" pic.twitter.com/Gf2J0F3Gto

— César Sequera Ramos (@CesarSequera11) November 18, 2018

Arizona Fall League:

Final Stats:
Andy Young (Memphis-Surprise) played in 20 games going 22-for-73 (.301) with five doubles, one triple, three home runs, 15 RBIs, 38 total bases, 13 runs, 14 walks, one stolen base, 17 strikeouts, .416 OBP, .521 SLG, and .936 OPS.
Lane Thomas (Memphis-Surprise) played in 20 games going 16-for-61 (.262) with one double, one home run, ten RBIs, 20 total bases, 11 runs, 14 walks, eight stolen bases, 18 strikeouts, three caught stealing, .385 OBP, .328 SLG, and .712 OPS.
Tommy Edman (Memphis-Surprise) played in 11 games going 10-for-42 (.238) with three doubles, five RBIs, 13 total bases, four runs, ten walks, five stolen bases, seven strikeouts, one caught stealing, .400 OBP, .310 SLG, and .710 OPS.
Jeremy Martinez (Springfield-Surprise) played in 12 games going 9-for-39 (.231) with one double, two RBIs, ten total bases, three runs, eight walks, six strikeouts, .388 OBP, .256 SLG, and .644 OPS.

Rob Kaminsky (former Palm Beach-Glendale) made ten relief appearances posting a 3-0 record, 1.64 ERA, and 1.09 WHIP.  He allowed nine hits, two earned runs, three walks, hit one batter, and struck 13 out over 11 innings.
Evan Kruczynski (Springfield-Surprise) made six starts posting a 2-2 record, 1.99 ERA, and 1.63 WHIP.  He allowed 26 hits, 12 runs (five earned), one home run, 11 walks, hit one batter, and struck 20 out over 22.2 innings.
Connor Jones (Springfield-Surprise) made nine appearances (one start) posting a 0-0 record, 4.11 ERA, 1.57 WHIP, and one hold.  He allowed 16 hits, eight runs (seven earned), eight walks, and struck 17 out over 15.1 innings.
Will Latcham (Memphis-Surprise) made ten relief appearances posting a 0-1 record, 10.32 ERA, 1.85 WHIP,  and one hold.  He allowed 13 hits, 13 earned runs, three home runs, eight walks, hit one batter, and struck eight out over 11.1 innings.
Conner Greene (Memphis-Surprise) made nine relief appearances posting a 0-2 record, 11.17 ERA, 2.90 WHIP, one hold, and one save.  He allowed 13 hits, 15 runs (12 earned), one home run, 15 walks, and struck six out over 9.2 innings.


Mexican Pacific League:

Ramon Urias (Memphis-Mochis) started at second base and batted fourth.  1-for-4 with one walk and two strikeouts.

Kevin Medrano (former 2011 draft selection-Jalisco) entered late in the game as a pinch runner and scored one run.
Daric Barton (former Peoria-Jalisco) started at first base and batted fifth.  0-for-3 with one run, two walks, and three strikeouts.

Jalisco beat Mochis 8-6
LMP Official Site Post Game

Randy Arozarena (Memphis-Navojoa) started in left field and batted second.  0-for-3 with one run, one hit by pitch, and one strikeout.

Navojoa beat Obregon 5-4
LMP Official Site Post Game

Arturo Reyes (Memphis-Hermosillo) started and pitched five innings.  He allowed five hits, two runs (one earned), two walks, and struck six out.  (p-s:88-59)(g/f:6-3)

Mazatlan beat Hermosillo 6-2
LMP Official Site Post Game

No Games Scheduled For Monday


Venezuelan League:

Wilfredo Tovar (former Memphis-Caracas) started at shortstop and batted second.  3-for-5 with one run, one throwing error, and assisted in two double plays.

Jose Martinez (St. Louis-La Guaira) started at first base and batted third.  0-for-2 with one RBI, two walks, and assisted in one double play.

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

Rafael Ortega (former Memphis-Caribes) started in centerfield and batted leadoff.  3-for-4 with one double and one run.
Cesar Valera (former Palm Beach-Caribes) started in left field and moved to third base, batting second. 1-for-2 with one RBI, two runs, one walk, and one hit by pitch.
Hunter Cervenka (MiLB signing-Caribes) entered in the fifth and pitched to two batters.  He allowed no hits or runs, and struck one out for the winning decision (1-0).  (p-s:5-4)(g/f:1-0)(ir-s:1-0)

Imeldo Diaz (State College-Margarita) started at shortstop and batted seventh.  0-for-3 and assisted in one double play.

Caribes beat Margarita 7-2 in game one of doubleheader
LVBP Official Site Post Game

Rafael Ortega (former Memphis-Caribes) started in centerfield and batted leadoff.  1-for-4 with two runs, one walk, and grounded into one double play.
Cesar Valera (former Palm Beach-Caribes) started in left field and batted second.  2-for-5 with one double, one RBI, one run, and one strikeout.

Imeldo Diaz (State College-Margarita) entered late in the game at shortstop  and batted leadoff.  0-for-2 at the plate.

Caribes beat Margarita 9-2 in game two of doubleheader

Rayder Ascanio (Peoria-Magallanes) started at shortstop and batted ninth.  1-for-4 with one run, one strikeout, grounded into one double play, and assisted in one double play.
Pedro Rodriguez (former MiLB signing-Magallanes) entered in the ninth and pitched one inning.  He allowed one hit, no runs, and struck one out.  (p-s:19-14)(g/f:2-0)

Ildemaro Vargas (former Springfield-Lara) started at second base and batted leadoff.  0-for-4 with one ground into double play and assisted in two double plays.
Rangel Ravelo (Memphis-Lara) started as designated hitter and batted third.  2-for-4 with one ground into double play.

Magallanes beat Lara 6-1
LVBP Official Site Post Game

Notes:
Carlos Martinez (St. Louis-Cibaenas) has said he would like to play alongside Jose Martinez ( St. Louis-La Guaira) in the LVBP: Lider

Jose Martinez (St. Louis-La Guaira) will continue to work on his hitting this winter: Lider

Monday's Game:
La Guaira (13-18) visits Caracas (16-15) @ 5:00 PM AST


Venezuelan Parallel League:

Stats:
Carlos Talavera (former Johnson City-Aragua B) has played in 20 games going 22-for-53 (.415) with three doubles, two triples, one home run, ten RBIs, 32 total bases, eight runs, 14 walks, three stolen bases, seven strikeouts, grounded into one double play, one caught stealing, .537 OBP, and .604 SLG.

Monday's Games:
Aragua (11-12) visits Aragua B (6-15-3) @ 10:00 AM VST
Philadelphia (9-15-1) visits Los Angeles (14-6-2) @ 10:00 AM VST


Dominican League:

Dean Anna (former St. Louis-Escogido) started at third base and batted leadoff.  1-for-4 with two two-out RBIs and one strikeout.

Escogido beat Cibao 4-3
LIDOM Official Site Post Game

Audry Perez (former St. Louis-Estrellas) started at catcher and batted seventh.  1-for-3 with one ground into double play and allowed two stolen bases.
Alberto Rosario (former St. Louis-Estrellas) entered late in the game at catcher.
Evan MacLane (former St. Louis-Estrellas) started and pitched four innings.  He allowed two hits, one unearned run, one walk, and struck one out.  (g/f:6-2)

Azucareros beat Estrellas 4-3
LIDOM Official Site Post Game

Monday's Game:
Azucareros (13-15) visits Cibao (14-14) @ 6:30 PM AST


Veracruz League:

Francisco Rivera (former Palm Beach-Galvan) started as designted hitter and batted fourth.  1-for-3 with one run.

Xalapa beat Galvan 7-5 (11/17/18)


Puerto Rican League:

Anthony Garcia (former Memphis-Carolina) started as designated hitter and batted third.  0-for-3 with one strikeout.

Caguas beat Carolina 2-0 in game one of doubleheader

Anthony Garcia (former Memphis-Carolina) started in right field and batted third.  0-for-3 with one RBI and one sac fly.
Delvin Perez (State College-Carolina) started at shortstop and batted ninth.  0-for-2 with one walk, one strikeout, grounded into one double play, one throwing error, and assisted in one double play.

Jonathan Rodriguez (former Memphis-Caguas) started at first base and batted sixth.  1-for-2 with one double, one run, one walk, one strikeout, and assisted in one double play.
Javier Machuca (former GCL-Caguas) entered in the seventh and pitched one inning.  He allowed one hit, no runs, threw one wild pitch, and struck one out.  (p-s:7-6)(g/f:2-0)

Carolina beat Caguas 6-4 in game two of doubleheader
LBPRC Official Site Post Game

Yariel Gonzalez (Peoria-Mayaguez) started at first base and batted sixth.  0-for-3 and assisted in one double play.

Hector Hernandez (former Palm Beach-Santurce) started and pitched 5.1 innings.  He allowed six hits, one earned run, one home run, one walk, and struck three out for the losing decision (0-1).  (g/f:9-3)

Mayaguez beat Santurce 1-0 in game one of doubleheader

Yariel Gonzalez (Peoria-Mayaguez) started at first base and batted sixth.  0-for-3 with one run.

Mayaguez beat Santurce 3-2 in game two of doubleheader
LBPRC Official Site Post Game

No Games Scheduled For Monday


Pan-American U23 (November 23, 2018):

Notes:
Neder Horta (former St. Louis scout-Colombian MGR) and Jhon Torres (GCL-Sincelejo) will be a prt of the Colombian team: El Meridiano

Cardinals Winter League Notebook 11-10-18: Evan Kruczynski Strikes Out Three Over Four Scoreless Innings; Imeldo Diaz Hits A Three-Run Homer; Rayder Ascanio Doubles, Triples, & Drives In Three Runs

@kyler416 Evan Kruczynski induces a groundout to finish the first pic.twitter.com/qmEmDymLba

— Drake Mann (@DrakeMann4) November 10, 2018

Korean Baseball Organization Championship:

Notes:
NC is leaning towards not bringing Xavier Scruggs (former St. Louis) back in 2019: Korea Joongang Daily

No Game Scheduled For Sunday


Puerto Rican Double-A League Championship:

Luis Mateo (former Memphis-Fajardo) 1-for-4 with one home run, two RBIs, one run, and committed one error.

Cayey beat Fajardo 3-2


Arizona Fall League:

Rob Kaminsky (former Palm Beach-Glendale) entered in the eighth and pitched to two batters.  He allowed no hits or runs, and one walk for the blown save (1) and winning decision (2-0).  (p-s:10-6)(g/f:1-0)(ir-s:3-1)

Glendale beat Scottsdale 6-5
MLB Official Site Post Game

Tommy Edman (Memphis-Surprise) started at shortstop and batted leadoff.  1-for-3 with one walk and assisted in one double play.
Lane Thomas (Memphis-Surprise) started in centerfield and batted second.  0-for-3 with one walk, one outfield assist, and assisted in one double play.
Jeremy Martinez (Springfield-Surprise) started at catcher and batted eighth.  2-for-4 with one double and one strikeout.
Evan Kruczynski (Springfield-Surprise) started and pitched four innings.  He allowed one hit, no runs, two walks, and struck three out.  (p-s:54-35)(g/f:3-2)
Conner Greene (Memphis-Surprise) entered in the eighth and pitched to seven batters.  He allowed three hits, three earned runs, two walks, and struck one out.  (p-s:30-16)(g/f:0-1)

Peoria beat Surprise 4-2

Saturday's Games:
Glendale (10-15) visits Scottsdale (10-14) @ 12:35 PM MST
Peoria (17-8) visits Surprise (10-15) @ 12:35 PM MST
Mesa (12-12) visits Salt River (15-10) @ 6:08 PM MST - Military Appreciation Game


Mexican Pacific League:

Cedric Hunter (former Memphis-Hermosillo) started in right field and batted sixth.  0-for-1 with one RBI, two walks, and one sac fly.
Irving Lopez (Palm Beach-Hermosillo) entered late in the game at second base.

Hermosillo beat Navojoa 5-2
LMP Official Site Post Game

Maikel Cleto (former St. Louis-Obregon) entered in the sixth and pitched to five batters.  He allowed no hits or runs, three walks, threw one wild pitch, and struck one out.  (p-s:25-11)(g/f:1-0)(ir-s:1-1)

Culiacan beat Obregon 3-0
LMP Official Site Post Game

Ramon Urias (Memphis-Mochis) started at second base and batted fourth.  1-for-4 with one run, one stolen base, and one strikeout.

Mazatlan beat Mochis 5-2
LMP Official Site Post Game

Kevin Medrano (former 2011 draft selection-Jalisco) started in centerfield and batted leadoff.  1-for-3 with one walk and one strikeout.
Niko Vasquez (former Springfield-Jalisco) started as designated hitter and batted fourth.  1-for-3 with one run, one walk, and assisted in one double play.

Mexicali beat Jalisco 6-2
LMP Official SIte Post Game

Saturday's Games:
Mochis (12-12) visits Mazatlan (14-10) @ 6:00 PM MST
Obregon (11-13) visits Culiacan (14-10) @ 6:05 PM MST
Jalisco (12-12) visits Mexicali (11-12) @ 6:00 PM PST
Hermosillo (11-13) visits Navojoa (10-13) @ 7:30 PM MST


Venezuelan League:

Imeldo Diaz (State College-Margarita) started at shortstop and batted seventh.  1-for-4 with one home run, three RBIs, one run, and one strikeout.
Dennis Ortega (Peoria-Margarita) started at catcher and batted ninth.  1-for-4 with two strikeouts.

Margarita beat La Guaira 4-3
LVBP Official Site Post Game

Ildemaro Vargas (former Springfield-Lara) started at second base and batted 2-for-4 with one run and assisted in one double play.
Vicente Campos (former MiLB signing-Lara) entered in the eighth and pitched to three batters.  He allowed no hits or runs, one walk, and struck one out.  (p-s:13-8)(g/f:0-1)

Ronny Cedeno (former St. Louis signing-Magallanes) started at second base and batted second.  1-for-3 with one double, assisted in one double play, and was ejected in the sixth inning.
Rayder Ascanio (Peoria-Magallanes) entered late in the game at shortstop and batted second.  2-for-2 with one double, one triple, three RBIs, and one run.
Pedro Rodriguez (former MiLB signing-Magallanes) entered in the ninth and pitched one inning.  He allowed one hit and no runs.  (p-s:16-9)(g/f:2-1)

Magallanes beat Lara 9-1
LVBP Official Site Post Game

Notes:
Wilfredo Tovar (Memphis free agent-Caracas) is a dependable hitter in the top of the order for Caracas: LVBP Official Site

Saturday's Games:
Zulia (13-10) visits La Guaira (9-13) @ 2:00 PM VET
Caracas (14-9) visits Lara (14-11) @ 4:00 PM VET
Margarita (14-10) visits Magallanes (10-12) @ 4:30 PM VET
Aragua (9-13) visits Caribes (9-14) @ 6:00 PM VET


Dominican League:

Audry Perez (former St. Louis-Estrellas) started at catcher and batted sixth.  2-for-4 with one double, one two-out RBI, one strikeout, and one throwing error.

Estrellas beat Escogido 3-1
LIDOM Official Site Post Game

Yefri Perez (former MiLB signing-Cibaenas) entered late in the game in right field and batted fourth.  0-for-1 with one stolen base and one strikeout.
Rainel Rosario (former Springfield-Cibaenas) entered late in the game as designated hitter and batted fifth.  One walk at the plate.
Francisco Pena (St. Louis free agent-Cibaenas) started at catcher and batted ninth.  1-for-2 at the plate.
Eugenio Velez (former Memphis-Cibaenas) entered late in the game as a pinch hitter and batted ninth.  0-for-1 at the plate.

Cibao beat Cibaenas 2-1 in 14 innings
LIDOM Official Site Post Game

Magneuris Sierra (former St. Louis-Azucareros) started in centerfield and batted ninth.  1-for-3 with one run, one sacrifice, and one strikeout.
Angel Castro (former Memphis-Azucareros) entered in the ninth and pitched one inning.  He allowed no hits or runs, and struck one out.  (g/f:1-1)

Azucareros beat Licey 14-8
LIDOM Official Site Post Game

Saturday's Games:
Cibao (13-9) visits Licey (8-14) @ 4:00 PM AST
Escogido (11-11) visits Estrellas (11-11) 6:30 PM AST
Azucareros (11-11) visits Cibaenas (12-10) @ 7:00 PM AST


Colombian League:

Jackson Solarte (former VSL-Barranquilla) entered in the seventh and pitched one inning.  He allowed one hit, no runs, and struck one out.  (p-s:13-9)
Wilman Madera (DSL-Barranquilla) entered in the eighth and pitched one inning.  He allowed one hit, no runs, and struck two out. (p-s:13-11)
Dewin Perez (former Peoria-Barranquilla) entered in the ninth and pitched one inning.  He allowed no hits or runs and one walk.  (p-s:17-12)

Barranquilla beat Monteria 11-1
LCBP Official Site Post Game

Jhon Torres (GCL-Sincelejo) started in right field and batted seventh.  1-for-3 with one run and one strikeout.

Cartagena beat Sincelejo 6-4
LCBP Official Site Post Game

Saturday's Games:
Cartagena (2-4) visits Sincelejo (3-3) @ 7:00 PM
Barranquilla (5-1) visits Monteria (2-4) @ 7:00 PM


MLB-NPB All-Star Challenge:

Yadier Molina (St. Louis-MLB) started as designated hitter and batted second.  1-for-1 with one hit by pitch.

Samurai Japan beat MLB 12-6
Yonhap News Agency Post Game

Notes:
Yadier Molina (St. Louis-MLB) was OK after hit by pitch, on hand, and found a better seat to watch the remainder of the game: Stan Crewsett Twitter

Sunday's Game:
MLB (0-2) visits Samurai Japan (2-0) @ 5:00 AM ET


Australian Baseball League (November 15, 2018):

Ross Vance (former Springfield-Auckland) entered in the fifth and pitched to three batters.  He allowed no hits or runs, one walk, and struck one out.  (g/f:0-1)

Brisbane beat Auckland 4-1

Cardinals Winter League Notebook 11-4-18: Amaury Cazana Hit A Grand Slam; Will Changarotty Pitched Two & Two-Thirds Scoreless Innings; Evan Kruczynski Pitched Two Scoreless Innings In 2018 Fall Stars Game

Amaury Cazana (4) - Rookies de la Marista

Korean Baseball Organization Championship:

Jamie Romak (former Memphis-SK) started at first base and batted third.  1-for-4 with one RBI and one walk.

SK beat Doosan 7-3
Yonhap News Agency Post Game

Monday's Game:
SK (1-0) visits Doosan (0-1) @ 3:30 AM


Arizona Fall League:

Evan Kruczynski (Springfield-West) entered in the second and pitched two innings.  He allowed one hit and no runs.  (p-s:17-11)(g/f:1-1)

Fall Stars: West beat East 7-6
MLB Official Site Post Game

No Games Scheduled For Sunday


Mexican Pacific League:

Cedric Hunter (former Memphis-Hermosillo) started in right field and batted second.  0-for-4 at the plate.

Ramon Urias (Memphis-Mochis) started at second base and batted third.  1-for-3 with one walk.
Hector Villalobos (State College-Mochis) entered in the seventh and pitched one inning.  He allowed no hits or runs.  (p-s:8-5)(g/f:1-2)

Mochis beat Hermosillo 6-1
LMP Official Site Post Game

Colin Walsh (former Springfield-Mexicali) started as designated hitter and batted seventh.  1-for-3 with one strikeout and grounded into one double play.

Mazatlan beat Mexicali 6-0
LMP Official Site Post Game

Kevin Medrano (former 2011 draft selection-Jalisco) started in centerfield and moved to right, batting seventh.  0-for-3 with one run, one walk, and one strikeout.
Niko Vasquez (former Springfield-Jalisco) started at first base and batted eighth.  0-for-4 with two strikeouts and assisted in one double play.

Culiacan beat Jalisco 4-3
LMP Official Site Post Game

Notes:
Robinson Cancel (former Memphis-Culiacan MGR) was named the new manager for Culiacan: LMP Official Site

Sunday's Games:
Mazatlan (11-8) visits Mexicali (8-10) @ 3:00 PM PST
Hermosillo (9-10) visits Mochis (10-9) @ 5:00 PM MST
Obregon (8-11) visits Navojoa (9-9) @ 5:00 PM MST
Jalisco (11-8) visits Culiacan (9-10) @ 5:05 PM MST


Venezuelan League:

Rafael Ortega (former Memphis-Caribes) started in centerfield and batted leadoff.  1-for-5 at the plate.
Cesar Valera (former Palm Beach-Caribes) entered late in the game in right field and moved to second base, batting third.  2-for-2 with one RBI, one run, one walk, and one sac fly.

Ildemaro Vargas (former Springfield-Lara) started at second base and batted leadoff.  1-for-3 with one walk and assisted in two double plays.

Caribes beat Lara 4-1
LVBP Official Site Post Game

Leobaldo Pina (former Springfield-Caracas) started at third base and batted eighth.  2-for-3 with one walk and one stolen base.

Will Changarotty (State College-Zulia) entered in the fourth and pitched 2.2 innings.  He allowed one hit, no runs, and one walk.  (p-s:28-16)(g/f:3-3)

Zulia beat Caracas 4-3
LVBP Official Site Post Game

Ronny Cedeno (former St. Louis signing-Magallanes) started at third base and batted second.  2-for-4 with one walk, grounded into one double play, three fielding errors, and one throwing error.
Rayder Ascanio (Peoria-Magallanes) started at shortstop and batted ninth.  1-for-3 with one run, one sacrifice, one strikeout, and assisted in one double play.

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

Dennis Ortega (Peoria-Margarita) started at catcher and batted eighth.  0-for-4 with one strikeout, grounded into one double play, assisted in one double play, and threw out two of three base runners.

Aragua beat Margarita 7-3
LVBP Official Site Post Game

Notes:
Juan Yepez (Palm Beach-La Guaira) was added to the La Guaira active roster: El Emergente

Breyvic Valera (former St. Louis-Margarita) visited the Margarita team but is unlikely yo play due to having surgery at end of MLB season: Kemberlin Correa Twitter

Rangel Ravelo (Memphis-Lara) has started working out: El Emergente

Matt Pearce (Springfield-Caracas) threw a simulated game on Saturday: El Emergente

Sunday's Games:
Carascas (12-7) visits Zulia (10-8) @ 12:00 PM VET
Caribes (7-11) visits Lara (11-8) for doubleheader beginning @ 3:00 PM VET
Aragua (8-9) visits Margarita (10-9) @ 4:00 PM VET
La Guaira (8-9) visits Magallanes (9-9) @ 4:30 PM VET


Dominican League:

Magneuris Sierra (former St. Louis-Azucareros) started in centerfield and batted ninth.  1-for-4 with two runs.

Azucareros beat Escogido 9-3
LIDOM Official Site Post Game

Yefri Perez (former MiLB signing-Cibaenas) entered late in the game in right field.
Eugenio Velez (former Memphis-Cibaenas) entered late in the game in right field and batted fifth.  1-for-2 with one two-out RBI and one strikeout.
Rainel Rosario (former Springfield-Cibaenas) entered late in the game as a pinch hitter and batted eighth.  0-for-1 with one strikeout.
Francisco Pena (St. Louis free agent-Cibaenas) entered late in the game at catcher.

Cibaenas beat Cibao 8-7 in 12 innings
LIDOM Official Site Post Game

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

Estrellas beat Licey 3-1
LIDOM Official Site Post Game

Sunday's Games:
Estrellas (8-9) visits Cibaenas (8-8) @ 4:00 PM AST
Cibao (11-5) visits Azucareros (8-9) @ 4:00 PM AST
Escogido (10-7) visits Licey (5-12) @ 4:00 PM AST


Meridana League (Yucatan, Mexico):

Amaury Cazana (former Memphis-Marista) hit a grand slam as Morelos beat Marista 5-3: Arrobadeportes

Randy Arozarena (Memphis-Morelos) also played in the same game: Liga Meridana Official Twitter


Colombian League:

Jackson Solarte (former VSL-Barranquilla) threw one wild pitch that scored a run as Sincelejo beat Barranquilla 2-0: LCBP Official Site

Notes:
Julian Tavarez (former St. Louis) was in Cartegena working with kids: El Universal

Sunday's Games:
Sincelejo (1-1) visits Barranquilla (1-1) @ 4:00 PM
Cartagena (0-2) visits Monteria (2-0) @ 5:00 PM


Puerto Rican League (November15, 2018):

Notes:
Caguas signed Jonathan Rodriguez (former Memphis): LBPRC Official Site

Cardinals Winter League Notebook 11-3-18: Niko Vasquez Walks & Hits A Solo Home Run; Kevin Medrano Doubles, Walks, & Drives In One Run; Raul Valdes Strikes Out Eight & Allows Two Runs Over Six & Two-Thirds Innings

Los @charrosbeisbol se van al frente con cuadrangular de Niko Vasquez en la 8va entrada, le ganan 4-3 a @clubtomateros. pic.twitter.com/9WiTEd2wFn

— Revista Strikeout (@Rev_Strikeout) November 3, 2018

Korean Baseball Organization Championship:

Sunday's Game:
SK (78-65-1) visits Doosan (93-51) @ 12:00 AM


Puerto Rican Double-A League Championship:

Luis Mateo (former Memphis-Fajardo) 0-for-4 at the plate.

Cayey beat Fajardo 1-0
Primera Hora Post Game

Saturday's Game:
Cayey (2-1) visits Fajardo (1-2) @ 8:00 PM


Arizona Fall League:

Lane Thomas (Memphis-Surprise) started in centerfield and batted sixth.  0-for-1 with one run, two walks, and one strikeout.
Tommy Edman (Memphis-Surprise) started at second base and batted ninth.  0-for-2 with one walk.
Will Latcham (Memphis-Surprise) entered in the fourth and pitched one inning.  He allowed one hit, no runs, and one walk.  (p-s:15-7)(g/f:1-2)

Salt River beat Surprise 8-3 in seven innings
MLB Official Site Post Game

Notes:
Evan Kruczynski (Springfield-Surprise) honorable mention for best changeup: MLB Official Site

Saturday's Game:
Fall Stars: East (0-0) visits West (0-0) @ 5:08 PM MST


Mexican Pacific League:

Cedric Hunter (former Memphis-Hermosillo) started in left field and batted second.  0-for-4 with one strikeout.

Ramon Urias (Memphis-Mochis) started at second base and batted third.  0-for-4 with one strikeout and assisted in one double play.

Hermosillo beat Mochis 3-2
LMP Official Site Post Game

Colin Walsh (former Springfield-Mexicali) started as designated hitter and batted second.  1-for-4 with one double and one strikeout.

Mexicali beat Mazatlan 4-2
LMP Official Site Post Game

John Nogowski (Springfield-Obregon) started at first base and batted fourth.  1-for-4 with one two-out RBI and one strikeout.
Richy Pedroza (former Peoria-Obregon) started at shortstop and batted ninth.  1-for-4 with one run.

Navojoa beat Obregon 5-2
LMP Official Site Post Game

Kevin Medrano (former 2011 draft selection-Jalisco) started in centerfield and batted seventh.  1-for-3 with one double, one two-out RBI, one walk, and one strikeout.
Niko Vasquez (former Springfield-Jalisco) started at first base and batted eighth.  1-for-3 with one home run, one RBI, one run, one walk, and assisted in one double play.

Jalisco beat Culiacan 4-3
LMP Official Site Post Game

Saturday's Games:
Hermosillo (9-9) visits Mochis (9-9) @ 6:00 PM MST
Mazatlan (10-8) visits Mexicali (8-9) @ 6:00 PM PT
Jalisco (11-7) visits Culiacan (8-10) @ 6:05 PM MST
Obregon (8-10) visits Navojoa (8-9) @ 7:30 PM MST


Venezuelan League:

Rafael Ortega (former Memphis-Caribes) started in centerfield and batted leadoff.  2-for-5 with one two-out RBI.
Cesar Valera (former Palm Beach-Caribes) started at second base and batted seventh.  1-for-4 with one double, one run, one strikeout, and assisted in one double play.

Wilfredo Tovar (Memphis-Caracas) started at shortstop and batted leadoff.  2-for-4 with one caught stealing and assisted in two double plays.

Caracas beat Caribes 5-4
LVBP Official Site Post Game

Rayder Ascanio (Peoria-Magallanes) started at shortstop and batted ninth.  0-for-2 with one walk, one strikeout, one throwing error, and assisted in one double play.

Margarita beat Magallanes 3-0
LVBP Official Site Post Game

Notes:
Matt Pearce (Memphis-Caracas) threw live batting practice on Friday and awaits his drug screen results before being added to active roster: LVBP Official Site

Saturday's Games:
Caribes (6-11) visits Lara (11-7) @ 3:00 PM VET
Caracas (12-6) visits Zulia (9-8) @ 5:30 PM VET
Magallanes (9-8) visits La Guaira (5-12) @ 6:00 PM VET
Aragua (7-9) visits Margarita (10-8) @ 6:00 PM VET


Venezuelan Parallel League:

Carlos Talavera (former Johnson City-Aragua B) started in right field and batted eighth.  1-for-2 with one RBI and two walks.

Boston beat Aragua B 9-4

Saturday's Games:
Los Angeles (5-3-1) visits Boston (5-1-1) @ 10:00 AM VET
Philadelphia (2-10) visits Aragua (9-4) @ 10:00 AM VET


Dominican League:

Raul Valdes (former St. Louis-Azucareros) started and pitched 6.2 innings.  He allowed five hits, two earned runs, one walk, threw one wild pitch, and struck eight out for the losing decision (2-2).  (g/f:5-3)

Genesis Cabrera (Memphis-Licey) entered in the eighth and pitched to three batters.  He allowed no hits or runs, and one walk for the hold (2).  (g/f:1-1)(ir-s:1-0)

Licey beat Azucareros 2-1
LIDOM Official Site Post Game

Alberto Rosario (former St. Louis-Estrellas) entered late in the game at catcher.

Cibao beat Estrellas 4-2 in 10 innings
LIDOM Official Site Post Game

Francisco Pena (St. Louis-Cibaenas) started at catcher and batted eighth.  0-for-3 with three strikeouts and threw out one base runner.

Escogido beat Cibaenas 4-2
LIDOM Official Site Post Game

Saturday's Games:
Azucareros (7-9) visits Escogido (10-6) @ 4:00 PM AST
Cibaenas (8-8) visits Cibao (11-5) @ 7:30 PM AST
Licey (5-11) visits Estrellas (7-9) @ 7:30 PM AST


Dominican Parallel League:

Robelys Reyes (former Springfield-Escogido) started at second base.  0-for-3 with one run.

Escogido beat Licey 7-5


Colombian League:

Jhon Torres (GCL-Sincelejo) scored one run as Barranquilla best Sincelejo 7-6: El Heraldo

Saturday's Games:
Sincelejo (0-1) visits Barranquilla (1-0) @ 4:00 PM
Cartagena (0-1) visits Monteria (1-0) @ 5:00 PM

Cardinals Winter League Notebook 10-30-18: Evan Kruczynski & Rob Kaminsky Named To 2018 Fall Stars Rosters; Jamie Romak Hits A Solo Home Run; John Brebbia & Yadier Molina Named To 2018 MLB-NPB All-Star Challenge Roster

Nippon Professional Baseball:

Alejandro Mejia (former DSL-Hiroshima) started at first base and batted sixth.  0-for-2 at the plate.

Softbank beat Hiroshima 9-8
Japan Times Post Game

Wednesday's Game:
Hiroshima (1-1-1) visits Softbank (1-1-1) @ 5:30 AM ET


Korean Baseball Organization:

Jamie Romak (former Memphis-SK) started at third base and moved to first, batting fourth.  1-for-3 with one home run, one RBI, one run, one hit by pitch, and two strikeouts.

Nexen beat SK 3-2
Yonhap News Agency Post Game

Wednesday's Game:
SK (2-1) visits Nexen (1-2) @ 4:30 AM ET


Arizona Fall League:

Andy Young (Memphis-Surprise) started at second base and batted fifth.  0-for-5 with two strikeouts.
Jeremy Martinez (Springfield-Surprise) started at catcher and batted ninth.  1-for-3 with one run, one hit by pitch, one strikeout, and allowed two stolen bases.

Peoria beat Surprise 7-6

Notes:
Rob Kaminsky (former Palm Beach-Glendale) and Evan Kruczynski (Springfield-Surprise) were named to the 2018 Fall Stars rosters: MLB Official Site

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


Mexican Pacific League:

Stats:
Niko Vasquez (former Springfield-Jalisco) has played in 13 games going 16-for-48 (.333) with three doubles, two home runs, six RBIs, 25 total bases, ten runs, five walks, ten strikeouts, .396 OBP, .521 SLG, and .917 OPS.
Cedric Hunter (former Memphis-Hermosillo) has played in 12 games going 16-for-49 (.327) with two doubles, one home run, nine RBIs, 21 total bases, seven runs, four walks, one stolen base, five strikeouts, one caught stealing, .389 OBP, .429 SLG, and .817 OPS.
Ramon Urias (Memphis-Mochis) has played in 14 games going 13-for-45 (.289) with two doubles, three home runs, nine RBIs, 24 total bases, eight runs, 13 walks, 12 strikeouts, one caught stealing, .467 OBP, .533 SLG, and 1.000 OPS.
John Nogowski (Springfield-Obregon) has played in 14 games going 15-for-53 (.283) with one double, four RBIs, 16 total bases, one run, three walks, one stolen base, eight strikeouts, three caught stealing, .321 OBP, .302 SLG, and .623 OPS.
Kevin Medrano (former 2011 draft selection-Jalisco) has played in ten games going 6-for-24 (.250) with three doubles, one RBI, nine total bases, five runs, one walk, one stolen base, six strikeouts, one caught stealing, .280 OBP, .375 SLG, and .655 OPS.
Daric Barton (former Peoria-Jalisco) has played in 14 games going 9-for-39 (.231) with two doubles, one home run, two RBIs, 14 total bases, four runs, 12 walks, seven strikeouts, .434 OBP, .359 SLG, and .793 OPS.
Colin Walsh (former Springfield-Mexicali) has played in four games going 3-for-15 (.200) with one double, four total bases, three runs, one walk, four strikeouts, .250 OBP, .267 SLG, and .517 OPS.
Alexis Wilson (State College-Culiacan) has played in 12 games going 6-for-32 (.188) with two doubles, one RBI, eight total bases, two runs, one walk, four strikeouts, .257 OBP, .250 SLG, .507 OPS.
Richy Pedroza (former Peoria-Obregon) has played in three games going 1-for-9 (.111) with one total base, three strikeouts, .111 OBP, .111 SLG, and .222 OPS.
Irving Lopez (Palm Beach-Hermosillo) has played in five games going 0-for-1 (.000) with one walk, one strikeout, and .500 OBP.

Arturo Reyes (Memphis-Hermosillo) has made three starts posting a 0-3 record, 3.00 ERA, and 1.07 WHIP.  He's allowed 15 hits, seven runs (five earned), one walk, hit one batter, and struck 14 out over 15 innings.
Joe Colon (former MiLB signing-Jalisco) has made five relief appearances posting a 0-1 record, 6.23 ERA, 2.08 WHIP, and three holds.  He's allowed seven hits, three earned runs, two walks, hit one batter, and struck four out over 4.1 innings.
Pedro Echemendia (former Memphis-Mochis) has made two starts posting a 0-1 record, 17.18 ERA, and 3.00 WHIP.  He's allowed ten hits, seven earned runs, three home runs, one walk, and struck two out over 3.2 innings.
Hector Villalobos (State College-Mochis) has made two relief appearances posting a 0-0 record, 27.00 ERA, and 3.00 WHIP.  He's allowed one hit, one earned run, and one home run over 0.1 innings.

Tuesday's Games:
Navojoa (7-6) visits Jalisco (7-7) @ 7:15 PM CST
Mochis (7-7) visits Obregon (7-7) @ 7:10 PM MST
Mexicali (7-6) visits Hermosillo (5-9) @ 7:30 PM MST
Culiacan (7-7) visits Mazatlan (8-6) @ 8:00 PM MST


Venezuelan League:

Stats:
Jose Godoy (Palm Beach-Caribes) has played in eight games going 5-for-13 (.385) with one double, one home run, four RBIs, nine total bases, three runs, one walk, three strikeouts, .429 OBP, .692 SLG, and 1.121 OPS.
Cesar Valera (former Palm Beach-Caribes) has played in 12 games going 15-for-42 (.357) with four doubles, one home run, six RBIs, 22 total bases, three runs, two walks, six strikeouts, one caught stealing, .413 OBP, .524 SLG, and .937 OPS.
Ronny Cedeno (former St. Louis signing-Magallanes) has played in ten games going 13-for-40 (.325) with one double, one home run, five RBIs, 17 total bases, three runs, two walks, six strikeouts, .372 OBP, .425 SLG, and .797 OPS.
Wilfredo Tovar (Memphis-Caracas) has played in 14 games going 19-for-61 (.311) with two doubles, eight RBIs, 21 total bases, nine runs, two walks, two stolen bases, six strikeouts, one caught stealing, .344 OBP, .344 SLG, and .688 OPS.
Imeldo Diaz (State College-Margarita) has played in seven games going 8-for-26 (.308) with one double, four RBIs, nine total bases, three runs, one walk, four strikeouts, .321 OBP, .346 SLG, and .668 OPS.
Dennis Ortega (Peoria-Margarita) has played in four games going 3-for-12 (.250) with two doubles, one RBI, five total bases, one run, .250 OBP, .417 SLG, and .667 OPS.
Anthony Garcia (former Memphis-Caracas) has played in 14 games going 10-for-47 (.213) with three doubles, one triple, ten RBIs, 15 total bases, four runs, four walks, one stolen base, seven strikeouts, one caught stealing, .304 OBP, .319 SLG, and .623 OPS.
Leobaldo Pina (former Palm Beach-Caracas) has played in ten games going 6-for-32 (.188) with one double, two home runs, two RBIs, 13 total bases, five runs, three walks,
Rayder Ascanio (Peoria-Magallanes) has played in ten games going 7-for-39 (.179) with one home run, four RBIs, ten total bases, six runs, six walks, two stolen bases, five strikeouts, .289 OBP, .256 SLG, and .545 OPS.

Will Changarotty (State College-Zulia) has made five relief appearances posting a 0-0 record, 0.00 ERA, and 0.50 WHIP.  He's allowed three hits, one unearned run, and struck three out over six innings.
Richard Castillo (former Memphis-Zulia) has made one relief appearance posting a 0-0 record, 4.50 ERA, and 1.00 WHIP.  He's allowed two hits, one earned run, one home run, and struck one out over two innings.
Vicente Campos (former MiLB signing-Lara) has made six relief appearances posting a 2-0 record, 5.06 ERA, and 2.81 WHIP.  He's allowed nine hits, three earned runs, six walks, and struck one out over 5.1 innings.

Notes:
Carlos Zambrano (Yucatan-Magallanes) was removed from the rotation and bumped to the bullpen: El Emergente

Nestor Molina (former MiLB signing-Lara) is scheduled to start for Lara on Wednesday: El Emergente

Tuesday's Games:
Caribes (5-8) visits Aragua (4-8) @ 7:00 PM VET
Caracas (10-5) visits Magallanes (7-6) @ 7:00 PM VET
La Guaira (4-10) visits Lara (9-5) @ 7:00 PM VET


Dominican League:

Tuesday's Games:
Escogido (8-5) visits Cibao (8-5) @ 5:00 PM AST
Cibaenas (8-5) visits Licey (3-10) @ 7:15 PM AST
Azucareros (5-8) visits Estrellas (7-6) @ 7:30 PM AST


MLB-NPB All-Star Challenge (November 8, 2018):

Notes:
John Brebbia (St. Louis) and Yadier Molina (St. Louis) are listed on the roster for MLB: St. Louis Official Site


Australian Baseball League (November 15, 2018):

Notes:
Byung-Hyun Kim (former Kia) has signed on to pitch for Melbourne: Yonhap News Agency

Cardinals Winter League Notebook 10-28-18: Yadier Molina Honored At World Cup; Evan Kruczynski Strikes Out Five Over Five Scoreless Innings For The Win; Rob Kaminsky Strikes Out Two Over Two Scoreless Innings for The Win

Yadier Molina - Puerto Rico Manager

Nippon Professional Baseball:

Alejandro Mejia (former DSL-Hiroshima) entered late in the game as a pinch hitter and batted ninth.  0-for-1 with one strikeout.

Hiroshima beat Softbank 5-1
Japan Times Post Game

Notes:
Yomiuri may release Koji Uehara (Yomiuri): Japan Times


Korean Baseball Organization:

Jamie Romak (former Memphis-SK) started at third base and moved to first, batting fourth.  0-for-4 at the plate.

SK beat Nexen 5-1
Yonhap News Agency Post Game


Puerto Rican League Double-A Championship:

Luis Mateo (former Memphis-Fajardo) 0-for-5 and committed two errors.

Cayey beat Fajardo 3-2 (10/26/18)


Arizona Fall League:

Rob Kaminsky (former Palm Beach-Glendale) entered in the seventh and pitched two innings.  He allowed one hit, no runs, one walk, and struck two out for the winning decision (1-0).  (p-s:28-19)(g/f:2-1)

Glendale beat Mesa 7-6

Lane Thomas (Memphis-Surprise) started in left field and batted sixth.  1-for-4 with one strikeout.
Tommy Edman (Memphis-Surprise) started at second base and batted eighth.  0-for-4 with two strikeouts and assisted in one double play.
Evan Kruczynski (Springfield-Surprise) started and pitched five innings.  He allowed three hits, no runs, two walks, and struck five out for the winning decision (2-1).  (p-s:59-40)(g/f:5-2)
Conner Greene (Memphis-Surprise) entered in the sixth and pitched one inning.  He allowed one hit, no runs, one walk, threw one wild pitch, and struck one out for the hold (1).  (p-s:25-14)(g/f:1-0)
Will Latcham (Memphis-Surprise) entered in the seventh and pitched two innings.  He allowed one hit, no runs, one walk, and struck one out for the hold (1).  (p-s:26-15)(g/f:2-2)

Surprise beat Scottsdale 4-0
MLB Official Site Post Game

No Games Scheduled For Sunday


Mexican Pacific League:

Colin Walsh (former Springfield-Mexicali) started at third base and batted fifth.  2-for-4 with one run.

Kevin Medrano (former 2011 draft selection-Jalisco) started in centerfield and batted leadoff.  0-for-3 at the plate.
Daric Barton (former Peoria-Jalisco) started at first base and batted fifth.  2-for-3 with one double, one run, one strikeout, and assisted in one double play.
Niko Vasquez (former Springfield-Jalisco) started at third base and batted seventh.  0-for-3 with one strikeout.

Mexicali beat Jalisco 3-2
LMP Official Site Post Game

Ramon Urias (Memphis-Mochis) started at second base and batted third.  1-for-2 with one RBI, one walk, and assisted in three double plays.

Mochis beat Mazatlan 4-1 in game one of doubleheader

Ramon Urias (Memphis-Mochis) started as designated hitter and batted third.  0-for-2 with one walk and two strikeout.

Mazatlan beat Mochis 6-1 in game two of doubleheader
LMP Official Site Post Game

John Nogowski (Springfield-Obregon) started at first base and batted fifth.  0-for-3 with one walk, one pickoff error, and assisted in one double play.

Cedric Hunter (former Memphis-Hermosillo) started in right field and batted second.  1-for-4 with one strikeout and grounded into one double play.
Irving Lopez (Palm Beach-Hermosillo) entered late in the game at second base and batted seventh.  0-for-1 with one strikeout.

Obregon beat Hermosillo 3-2
LMP Official Site Post Game

Alexis Wilson (State College-Culiacan) entered late in the game at catcher.

Navojoa beat Culiacan 5-4
LMP Official Site Post Game

Sunday's Games:
Mexicali (6-6) visits Jalisco (7-6) @ 3:15 PM CT
Culiacan (7-6) visits Navojoa (6-6) @ 5:00 PM MST
Mazatlan (8-5) visits Mochis (6-7) @ 5:00 PM MST
Obregon (6-7) visits Hermosillo (5-8) @ 5:00 PM MST


Venezuelan League:

Dennis Ortega (Peoria-Margarita) started at catcher and batted eighth.  1-for-3 with one double and threw out one of two base runners.

Anthony Garcia (former Memphis-Caracas) started in left field and batted sixth.  0-for-3 with two strikeouts.
Leobaldo Pina (former Springfield-Caracas) started at third base and batted eighth.  1-for-2 with one double, two runs, one walk, and one stolen base.

Caracas beat Margarita 3-0
LVBP Official Site Post Game

Ronny Cedeno (former St. Louis signing-Magallanes) started at third base and batted sixth.  1-for-4 with one run, two strikeouts, one fielding error, and assisted in one double play.

Lara beat Margarita 4-1
LVBP Official Site Post Game

Cesar Valera (former Palm Beach-Caribes) started at shortstop and batted sixth.  1-for-3 with one caught stealing/pickoff.
Jose Godoy (Palm Beach-Caribes) entered late in the game as a pinch hitter and batted eighth.  1-for-1 with one run.

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

Sunday's Games:
Margarita (8-5) visits Caracas (9-4) for a doubleheader beginning @ 1:00 PM VET
Magallanes (6-6) visits Lara (9-4) @ 4:00 PM VET
La Guaira (4-9) visits Caribes (4-8) @ 5:00 PM VET
Zulia (6-7) visits Aragua (4-7) @ 6:00 PM VET


Dominican League:

Yefri Perez (former MiLB signing-Cibaenas) entered late in the game in right field and batted leadoff.  0-for-1 with one strikeout.
Eugenio Velez (former Memphis-Cibaenas) started in left field and batted second.  1-for-4 with one strikeout and was picked off.
Rainel Rosario (former Springfield-Cibaenas) started in right field and moved to left, batting fifth.  1-for-3 with one home run, one two-out RBI, two runs, one walk, one stolen base, and one strikeout.
Francisco Pena (St. Louis-Cibaenas) started at catcher and batted eighth.  2-for-4 with two doubles, four RBIs (two w/two-outs), one run, and one strikeout.

Alberto Rosario (former St. Louis-Estrellas) started at catcher and batted eighth.  0-for-2, one passed ball, and picked one runner off.
Audry Perez (former St. Louis-Estrellas) entered late in the game at catcher and batted eighth.  0-for-1 at the plate.

Cibaenas beat Estrellas 8-2
LIDOM Official Site Post Game

Magneuris Sierra (former St. Louis-Azucareros) started in right field and moved to left, batting ninth.  1-for-4 with one stolen base and two strikeouts.

Cibao beat Azucareros 6-5
LIDOM Official Site Post Game

Sunday's Games:
Cibao (8-4) visits Escogido (7-5) @ 4:00 PM AST
Estrellas (6-6) visits Azucareros (5-7) @ 5:00 PM AST
Licey (2-10) visits Cibaenas (8-4) @ 5:00 PM AST


Dominican Parallel League:

Juan Herrera (former Palm Beach-Licey) started at first base and batted ninth.  0-for-2 with one walk and two strikeouts.

Robelys Reyes (former Springfield-Escogido) started at second base and batted eighth.  0-for-5 at the plate.

Escogido beat Licey 6-2


World Cup U-23:

Dariel Gomez (Johnson City-Dominican Republic) started in right field and batted fourth.  0-for-3 with one strikeout.
Julio Rodriguez (Peoria-Dominican Republic) entered late in the game as a pinch hitter and batted seventh.  0-for-1 at the plate.
Wadye Ynfante (State College-Dominican Republic) started in centerfield and batted ninth.  0-for-3 with three strikeouts and committed one error.

Japan beat Dominican Republic 4-0

Leandro Cedeno (Johnson City-Venezuela) started at first base and moved ro right field, batting fifth.  0-for-2 with one walk and one stolen base.
Juan Yepez (Palm Beach-Venezuela) entered late in the game at third base and batted fifth.  Scored one run as a pinch runner.

Venezuela beat Chinese Taipei 4-3

Jhon Torres (GCL-Colombia) started in right field and batted fifth.  1-for-5 with one run.

Colombia beat Czech Republic 12-2

Notes:
Yadier Molina (St. Louis-Puerto Rico MGR) was recognized as a honored guest: Primera Hora and El Vocero


Colombian League (October 31, 2018):

Notes:
Jose Calero (former GCL-Sincelejo) joined Sincelejo camp: El Meridiano

Cardinals Winter League Notebook 10-23-18: Leandro Cedeno & Dariel Gomez Each Single & Drive In One Run; Andy Young Knocks In One Run; Raul Valdes Named LIDOM Pitcher Of The Week

Anyone recognize these two?!

Good luck to @leandrocedeno who is representing Venezuela & @Yadimolina04 representing Puerto Rico!! #TakeFlight pic.twitter.com/sGcTxtSYef

— J.C. Cardinals (@JC_Cardinals) October 22, 2018

Arizona Fall League:

Andy Young (Memphis-Surprise) started at second base and batted seventh.  0-for-3 with one RBI, one sac fly, one strikeout, and assisted in one double play.
Lane Thomas (Memphis-Surprise) started in right field and batted eighth.  2-for-4 with one run.
Jeremy Martinez (Springfield-Surprise) started at catcher and batted ninth.  0-for-4 and threw out one of two base runners.
Evan Kruczynski (Springfield-Surprise) started and pitched 4.2 innings.  He allowed six hits, four runs (three earned), one home run, one walk, one pickoff error, and struck three out for the losing decision (1-1).  (p-s:69-46)(g/f:6-1)
Connor Jones (Springfield-Surprise) entered in the fifth and pitched 1.1 innings.  He allowed six hits, four earned runs, one walk, threw two wild pitches, and struck one out.  (p-s:36-21)(g/f:2-0)(ir-s:1-0)

Salt River beat Surprise 8-5
MLB Official Site Post Game

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


Mexican Pacific League:

Stats:
John Nogowski (Springfield-Obregon) has played in eight games going 12-for-29 (.414) with four RBIs, 12 total bases, one run, two walks, one stolen base, three strikeouts, three caught stealing, .452 OBP, .414 SLG, and .865 OPS.
Niko Vasquez (former Springfield-Jalisco) has played in seven games going 10-for-25 (.400) with two doubles, two home runs, six RBIs, 18 total bases, ten runs, two walks, two strikeouts, .444 OBP, .720 SLG, and 1.164 OPS.
Cedric Hunter (former Memphis-Hermosillo) has played in six games going 9-for-23 (.391) with two doubles, five RBIs, 11 total bases, two runs, two walks, two strikeouts, one caught stealing, .462 OBP, .478 SLG, and .940 OPS.
Iker Franco (former Springfield-Obregon) has played in one game going 1-for-3 (.333) with one total base, one run, .333 OBP, .333 SLG, and .667 OPS.
Ramon Urias (Memphis-Mochis) has played in eight games going 8-for-27 (.296) with two doubles, two home runs, five RBIs, 16 total bases, five runs, six walks, five strikeouts, one caught stealing, .441 OBP, .593 SLG, and 1.034 OPS.
Kevin Medrano (former 2011 draft selection-Jalisco) has played five games going 2-for-10 (.200) with two total bases, one run, one walk, three strikeouts, one caught stealing, .273 OBP, .200 SLG, and .473 OPS.
Alexis Wilson (State College-Culiacan) has played in six games going 3-for-19 (.158) with one double, four total bases, one run, one strikeout, .200 OBP, .211 SLG, and .411 OPS.
Daric Barton (former Peoria-Jalisco) has played in eight games going 3-for-21 (.143) with one double, one home run, two RBIs, seven total bases, two runs, six walks, six strikeouts, .357 OBP, .333 SLG, and .690 OPS.
Irving Lopez (Palm Beach-Hermosillo) has played in one game going 0-for-0 (.000) with one walk and 1.000 OBP.

Atruro Reyes (Memphis-Hermosillo) has made two starts posting a 0-2 record, 4.00 ERA, and 1.22 WHIP.  He's allowed ten hits, four earned runs, one walk, hit one batter, and struck ten out over nine innings.
Joe Colon (former MiLB signing-Jalisco) has made five relief appearances posting a 0-1 record, 6.23 ERA, and 2.08 WHIP, and three holds.  He's allowed seven hits, three earned runs, two walks, hit one batter, and struck four out over 4.1 innings.
Pedro Echemendia (former Memphis-Mochis) has made one start posting a 0-1 record, 15.00 ERA, and 2.00 WHIP.  He's allowed six hits, five earned runs, one home run, and struck one out over three innings.
Hector Villalobos (State College-Mochis) has made one relief appearance posting a 0-0 record, *.** ERA, and *.** WHIP.  He's allowed one hit, one earned run, and one home run over 0.0 innings.

Notes:
Hurricane Willa will have an affect on the schedule this week: LMP Official Site

Tuesday's Games:
Hermosillo (2-6) visits Culiacan (5-2) @ 7:35 PM MT
Navojoa (4-3) visits Mazaltan (5-3) @ 8:00 PM MT
Jalisco (5-3) visits Obregon (3-5) @ 7:10 PM MST
Mochis (3-5) visits Mexicali (3-3) @ 7:30 PM PT


Venezuelan League:

Stats:
Jose Godoy (Palm Beach-Caribes) has played in four games going 3-for-6 (.500) with one double, one home run, four RBIs, seven total bases, two runs,
Rangel Ravelo (Memphis-Lara) has played in four games going 5-for-13 (.385) with one double, two RBIs, six total bases, two runs, three walks, .529 OBP, .462 SLG, and .991 OPS.
Imeldo Diaz (State College-Margarita) has played in five games going 6-for-17 (.353) with one double, three RBIs, seven total bases, two runs, one walk, one strikeout, .368 OBP, .412 SLG, and .780 OPS.
Ronny Cedeno (former St. Louis signing-Magallanes) has played in six games going 8-for-23 (.348) with three RBIs, eight total bases, one run, two walks, two strikeouts, .423 OBP, .348 SLG, and .771 OPS.
Cesar Valera (former Palm Beach-Caribes) has played in six games going 6-for-20 (.300) with one double, one RBI, seven RBIs, one run, two walks, two strikeouts, .391 OBP, .350 SLG, and .741 OPS.
Wilfredo Tovar (Memphis-Caracas) has played in eight games going 10-for-34 (.294) with one double, five RBIs, 11 total bases, two runs, one walk, one stolen base, four strikeouts, .333 OBP, .324 SLG, .657 OPS.
Leobaldo Pina (former Springfield-Caracas) has played in five games going 4-for-17 (.235) with one home run, one RBI, seven total bases, two runs, two walks, two strikeouts, .316 OBP, .412 SLG, and .728 OPS.
Anthony Garcia (former Memphis-Caracas) has played in eight games going 6-for-30 (.200) with three doubles, five RBIs, nine total bases, two runs, two walks, four strikeouts, one caught stealing, .306 OBP, .300 SLG, and .606 OPS.
Rayder Ascanio (Peoria-Magallanes) has played in seven games going 4-for-28 (.143) with one home run, four RBIs, seven total bases, five runs, five walks, one stolen base, one strikeout, .273 OBP, .250 SLG, and .523 OPS.
Dennis Ortega (Peoria-Margarita) has played in one game going 0-for-4 (.000).

Pedro Rodriguez (former MiLB signing-Magallanes) has made four relief appearances posting a 0-0 record, 0.00 ERA, 0.30 WHIP, and three saves.  He's allowed one hit, no runs, and struck two out over 3.1 innings.
Dionis Zamora (Johnson City-Magallanes) has made one relief appearance posting a 0-0 record, 0.00 ERA, and 2.00 WHIP.  He's allowed one hit, no runs, one walk, and struck one out over one inning.
Will Changarotty (State College-Zulia) has made three relief appearances posting a 0-0 record, 0.00 ERA, and 0.69 WHIP.  He's allowed three hits, one unearned run, and struck two out over 4.1 innings.
Vicente Campos (former MiLB signing-Lara) has made four relief appearances posting a 1-0 record, 2.25 ERA, and 2.50 WHIP.  He's allowed six hits, one earned run, four walks, and struck one out over four innings.
Franyel Casadilla (State College-Caribes) has made two relief appearances posting a 0-0 record, 8.10 ERA, and 1.80 WHIP.  He's allowed four hits, three earned runs, two walks, hit one batter, and struck two out over 3.1 innings.

Notes:
Miguel Socolovich (former St. Louis-Caracas) was added to the Caracas active roster: El Emergente

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


Venzuelan Parallel League:

Tuesday's Games:
Los Angeles (4-1-1) visits Boston (2-0-1) @ 10:00 AM VET
Philadelphia (1-3) visits Aragua (2-4) @ 10:00 AM VET


Dominican League:

Alberto Rosario (former St. Louis-Estrellas) entered late in the game at catcher.

Cibao beat Estrellas 12-1
LIDOM Official Site Post Game

Notes:
Franmil Reyes (San Diego-Escogido) prepares for his debut with Escogido: Escogido Official Site

Raul Valdes (former St. Louis-Azucareros) was named LIDOM Pitcher of the Week: Azucareros Official Site

Tuesday's Games:
Azucareros (5-3) visits Licey (1-6) @ 7:15 PM AST
Cibao (6-2) visits Estrellas (3-4) @ 7:30 PM AST
Escogido (4-4) visits Cibaenas (4-4) @ 8:00 PM AST


World Cup U-23:

Leandro Cedeno (Johnson City-Venezuela) started as designated hitter and batted third.  1-for-5 with one RBI and one run.
Juan Yepez (Palm Beach-Venezuela) started at third base and batted sixth.  1-for-3 with one strikeout and committed one error.

Julio Rodriguez (Peoria-Dominican Republic) started at catcher and batted fifth.  0-for-4 with one strikeout.
Dariel Gomez (Johnson City-Dominican Republic) started at first base and batted seventh.  1-for-4 with one RBI and one strikeout.
Wadye Ynfante (State College-Dominican Republic) started in centerfield and batted ninth.  0-for-2 with one walk and two strikeouts.
Diego Cordero (State College-Dominican Reoublic) started and pitched two-thirds of an inning.  He allowed two hits, three runs (one earned), and two walks for the losing decision.

Venezuela beat Dominican Republic 7-2

Jhon Torres (GCL-Colombia) started in left field and batted third.  1-for-4 with two runs and one walk.

Mexico beat Colombia 7-6


Colombian League (November 2, 2018):

Geddy Guerra (former VSL-Monteria) has signed on to pitch for Monteria during 2018-19 season: LCBP Official Site

Cardinals Winter League Notebook 10-17-18: Carlos Talavera Singles & Hits A Two-Run Homer; Niko Vasquez Walks & Hits A Two-Run Homer; Evan Kruczynski Strikes Out Three Over Three & Two-Thirds Scoreless Innings

Carlos Talavera - Tigres de Aragua

Nippon Professional Baseball Climax Series:

Yusei Kikuchi (Seibu) was thumped in start against Softbank: Japan Times


Arizona Fall League:

Evan Kruczynski (Springfield-Surprise) started and pitched 3.2 innings.  He allowed three hits, no runs, three walks, and struck three out.  (p-s:58-30)(g/f:5-1)
Conner Greene (Memphis-Surprise) entered in the sixth and pitched to nine batters.  He allowed five hits, six earned runs, one home run, two walks, and threw two wild pitches for the blown save (1) and losing decision (0-1).  (p-s:40-21)(g/f:0-2)
Will Latcham (Memphis-Surprise) entered in the eighth and pitched to seven batters.  He allowed three hits, five earned runs, three walks, and threw one wild pitch.  (p-s:28-12)(g/f:1-0)(ir-s:3-3)

Peoria beat Surprise 16-8
MLB Official Site Post Game

Notes:
Vladimir Guerrero, Jr (Buffalo-Surprise) was named Player of the Week: MLB Official Site

Wednesday's Games:
Peoria (4-2) visits Surprise (4-2) @ 12:35 PM MST
Glendale (0-6) visits Scottsdale (3-3) @ 6:35 PM MST
Mesa (4-2) visits Salt River (3-3) @ 6:35 PM MST


Mexican Pacific League:

Cedric Hunter (former Memphis-Hermosillo) started in right field and batted second.  2-for-4 with one double, one run, and one strikeout.

Daric Barton (former Peoria-Jalisco) started at first base and batted fifth.  1-for-4 with one RBI, one strikeout, and assisted in one double play.
Niko Vasquez (former Springfield-Jalisco) started at third base and base and batted eighth.  2-for-3 with one home run, two RBIs, three runs, one walk, one fielding error, and assisted in one double play.
Joe Colon (former MiLB signing-Jalisco) entered in the eighth and pitched to four batters.  He allowed one hit, no runs, one walk, and struck two out for the hold (1).  (p-s:19-11)

Jalisco beat Hermosillo 9-8
LMP Official Site Post Game

Ramon Urias (Memphis-Mochis) started at shortstop and batted third.  0-for-2 with one walk, one hit by pitch, one strikeout, one caught stealing, and assisted in one double play.

Alexis Wilson (State College-Culiacan) started at catcher and batted eighth.  0-for-3 with one sacrifice and threw out one base runner.

Culiacan beat Mochis 6-1
LMP Official Site Post Game

John Nogowski (Springfield-Obregon) started at first base and batted fifth.  0-for-3 at the plate.

Mazatlan beat Obregon 4-1
LMP Official Site Post Game

Wednesday's Games:
Hermosillo (0-3) visits Jalisco (1-2) @ 7:15 PM CT
Mochis (1-2) visits Culiacan (2-1) @ 7:35 PM MT
Obregon (1-2) visits Mazatlan (3-0) @ 8:00 PM MT
Mexicali (2-1) visits Navojoa (2-1) @ 7:30 PM MST


Venezuelan League:

Cesar Valera (former Palm Beach-Caribes) started in left field and batted seventh.  0-for-5 with one strikeout and one outfield assist.
Jose Godoy (Palm Beach-Caribes) entered late in the game as a pinch hitter and batted ninth.  1-for-1 with one double.

La Guaira beat Caribes 6-5 in 11 innings
LVBP Official Site Post Game

Notes:
Dennis Ortega (Peoria-Margarita) was added to the Margarita active roster: El Emergente

Dionis Zamora (Johnson City-Magallanes) was removed from the active roster: El Emergente

Rangel Ravelo (Memphis-Lara) was cleared to continue playing after being hit by a pitch on right hand: Beisbol Play

Wednesday's Games:
La Guaira (3-1) visits Margarita (0-3) @ 2:00 PM VET
Caribes (1-3) visits Caracas (3-1) @ 6:00 PM VET
Magallanes (1-1) visits Lara (2-2) @ 7:00 PM VET
Aragua (1-2) visits Zulia (3-1) @ 7:00 PM VET


Venezuelan Parallel League:

Carlos Talavera (former Johnson City-Aragua B) started in centerfield and batted third.  2-for-4 with one home run, two RBIs, and one run.

Boston beat Aragua B 6-5

Wednesday's Games:
Boston (1-1) visits Los Angeles (2-0) @ 10:00 AM VET
Aragua (0-2) visits Philadelphia (0-1) @ 10:00 AM VET


Dominican League:

Rainel Rosario (former Springfield-Cibaenas) started in right field and batted sixth.  1-for-5 with one triple, one run, and one caught stealing.

Cibaenas beat Escogido 9-3
LIDOM Official Site Post Game

Magneuris Sierra (former St. Louis-Azucareros) entered late in the game in centerfield and moved to right, batting fourth.  0-for-1 with one walk.
Jacob Wilson (former Memphis-Azucareros) started at third base and batted sixth.  2-for-7 with one walk and three strikeouts.

Licey beat Azucareros 7-5 in 19 innings
LIDOM Official Site Post Game

Notes:
Tijuana (Triple-A Mexican League) signed Raul Valdes (former St. Louis-Azucareros) for the 2019 season: MiLB Official Site

Wednesday's Games:
Estrellas (1-1) visits Licey (1-1) @ 7:15 PM AST


World Cup U23 (October 20, 2018):

Notes:
Diego Cordero (State College), Julio Rordiguez (Peoria), Wadye Ynfante (State College), and Dariel Gomez (Johnson City) are included on the Dominican Republic U23 team: WBSC Official Site