Cardinals Winter League Notebook 12-1-15: Eugenio Velez Singles, Walks, & Drives In One Run; Nick Additon Named LIDOM Pitcher Of The Week & Evan MacLane Runner-Up; Eliezer Alfonzo Comes Up Short In LVBP Home Run Derby

Eugenio Velez - Toros del Este Azucareros

Venezuelan League:

Stats:

Adron Chambers (former St. Louis-Magallanes) has played in 19 games going 26-for-65 (.400) with six doubles, nine RBIs, 32 total bases, 13 runs, 15 walks, four stolen bases, ten strikeouts, .513 OBP, .492 SLG, and 1.005 OPS.

Ildemaro Vargas (former Palm Beach-Lara) has played in 28 games going 38-for-114 (.333) with three doubles, two triples, 14 RBIs, 45 total bases, 21 runs, 13 walks, five stolen bases, nine strikeouts, three caught stealing, .403 OBP, .395 SLG, and .798 OPS.

Jeremy Hazelbaker (Memphis free agent-Caribes) has played in 42 games going 50-for-151 (.331) with ten doubles, five triples, three home runs, 22 RBIs, 79 total bases, 27 runs, 14 walks, ten stolen bases, 33 strikeouts, one caught stealing, .388 OBP, .523 SLG, .911 OPS.

Cesar Valera (former Palm Beach-Caribes) has played in 26 games going 18-for-57 (.316) with three doubles, two triples, four RBIs, 25 total bases, ten runs, eight walks, 12 strikeouts, one caught stealing, .409 OBP, .439 SLG, and .848 OPS.

Eliezer Alfonzo (former Peoria-Margarita) has played in 41 games going 50-for-167 (.299) with nine doubles, four home runs, 28 RBIs, 71 total bases, 14 runs, six walks, 29 strikeouts, .322 OBP, .425 SLG, and .747 OPS.

Ronny Cedeno (former MLB signing-Magallanes) has played in 40 games going 46-for-157 (.293) with seven doubles, one triple, four home runs, 21 RBIs, 67 total bases, 21 runs, 15 walks, two stolen bases, 22 strikeouts, .366 OBP, .427 SLG, and .792 OPS.

Breyvic Valera (Springfield-Margarita) has played in 41 games going 39-for-143 (.273) with six doubles, two triples, one home run, 17 RBIs, 52 total bases, 23 runs, 21 walks, six stolen bases, seven strikeouts, ten caught stealing, .365 OBP, .364 SLG, and .729 OPS.

Jose Martinez (former Springfield-Aragua/Magallanes) has played in 32 games going 27-for-113 (.239) with two doubles, one triple, one home run, eight RBIs, 34 total bases, 15 runs, 13 walks, nine strikeouts, .317 OBP, .301 SLG, and .618 OPS.

Cesar Izturis (former St. Louis-Lara) has played in 18 games going 10-for-47 (.213) with two doubles, one triple, two RBIs, 14 total bases, two runs, eight walks, eight strikeouts, .327 OBP, .298 SLG, and .625 OPS.

Chad Oberacker (former 2010 draft selection-Lara) has played in 12 games going 3-for-18 (.167) with two doubles, five total bases, four runs, three walks, two stolen bases, five strikeouts, one caught stealing, .318 OBP, .278 SLG, and .596 OPS.

Jose Gonzalez (Springfield free agent-La Guaira) has played in seven games going 1-for-16 (.063) with one total base, one run, two walks, five strikeouts, .211 OBP, .063 SLG, and .273 OPS.

Hector Garcia (former Johnson City-La Guaira) has played in one game going 0-for-4 (.000) with two strikeouts.

Richard Castillo (former Memphis-Lara) has made two relief appearances posting a 0-0 record, 0.00 ERA, and 2.40 WHIP.  He's allowed three hits, no runs, and one walk over 1.2 innings.

Eduardo Sanchez (former St. Louis-Aragua) has made one relief appearance posting a 0-0 record, 0.00 ERA, 1.00 WHIP.  He's allowed no hits or runs, one walk, and struck one out over one inning.

David Oca (State College-Caribes) has made 13 relief appearances posting a 2-0 record, 1.04 ERA, 1.27 WHIP, and two holds.  He's allowed seven hits, two runs (one earned), four walks, and struck ten out over 8.2 innings.

Silfredo Garcia (Springfield-Margarita) has made five relief appearances posting a 0-0 record, 2.08 ERA, 1.62 WHIP, and two holds.  He's allowed six hits, one earned run, one walk, hit two batters, and struck three out over 4.1 innings.

Roberto Canache (former Johnson City-Caribes) has made 11 appearances (three starts) posting a 1-1 record, 2.33 ERA, and 1.29 WHIP.  He's allowed 17 hits, five earned runs, two home runs, eight walks, hit one batter, and struck 16 out over 19.1 innings.

Ismael Brito (Johnson City-Margarita) has made seven 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 four out over 2.2 innings.

Pedro Rodriguez (former MiLB signing-Caribes) has made 22 relief appearances posting a 1-0 record, 3.52 ERA, 1.39 WHIP, and 12 saves.  He's allowed 28 hits, nine earned runs, one home run, four walks, and struck 16 out over 23 innings.

Geudy Guerra (former VSL-Margarita) has made 17 relief appearances posting a 2-1 record, 5.09 ERA, 1.47 WHIP, and two holds.  He's allowed 19 hits, ten earned runs, seven walks, hit two batters, and struck 12 out over 17.2 innings.

Alirio Negrette (former DSL-Caribes) has made five relief appearances posting a 0-0 record, 7.20 ERA, and 1.40 WHIP.  He's allowed six hits, five runs (four earned), one home run, one walk, and struck three out over five innings.

Juan Gonzalez (MiLB signing-La Guaira) has made 13 relief appearances posting a 1-1 record,8.78 ERA, 2.03 WHIP, and two holds.  He's allowed 21 hits, 13 earned runs, three home runs, six walks, hit one batter, and struck five out over 13.1 innings.

Dail Villanueva (former Peoria-Caracas) has made six relief appearances posting a 1-1 record, 11.57 ERa, and 3.00 WHIP.  He's allowed four hits, three earned runs, one home run, three walks, hit one batter, and and struck one out over 2.1 innings.

Javier Avendano (former Batavia-Caribes) has made seven relief appearances posting a 0-0 record, 13.50 ERA, and 2.36 WHIP.  He's allowed six hits, eight runs (seven earned), two home runs, five walks, hit two batters, and struck four over 4.2 innings.

Juan Perez (State College-Margarita) has made one relief appearance posting a 0-0 record, 18.00 ERA, and 3.00 WHIP.  He's allowed one hit, two earned runs, and two walks over one inning.

Kender Villegas (State College-Margarita) has made two relief appearances posting a 0-0 record, 19.29 ERA, and 2.57 WHIP.  He's allowed six hits, five earned runs, one home run, and struck two out over 2.1 innings.

Notes:
Eliezer Alfonzo (former Peoria-Margarita) came up short in the home run derby: LVBP Official Site

No Games Scheduled Until Wednesday

Mexican Pacific League:

Stats:

Lance Zawadzki (former Memphis-Navojoa) has played in 37 games going 31-for-131 (.237) with 11 doubles, three home runs, eight RBIs, 51 total bases, 15 runs, 12 walks, three stolen bases, 27 strikeouts, .315 OBP, .389 SLG, and .704 OPS.

Iker Franco (former Springfield-Obregon) has played in 31 games going 23-for-93 (.247) with six doubles, two home runs, nine RBIs, 35 total bases, 11 runs, 19 walks, 27 strikeouts, one caught stealing, .375 OBP, .376 SLG, and .751 OPS.

Luis Garcia (former New Haven-Hermosillo) has played in 25 games going 11-for-57 (.193) with one home run, seven RBIs, 14 total bases, three runs, six walks, 14 strikeouts, one caught stealing, .284 OBP, .246 SLG, and .529 OPS.

Irving Wilson (DSL-Culiacan) has played in 12 games going 3-for-21 (.143) with one RBI, three total bases, two runs, two walks, seven strikeouts, .217 OBP, .143 SLG, and .360 OPS.

Brian Broderick (former Memphis-Jalisco) has made 20 relief appearances posting a 1-1 record, 2.14 ERA, 1.29 WHIP, and 13 saves.  He's allowed 16 hits, five earned runs, 11 walks, and struck 14 out over 21 innings.

Dennys Reyes (former St. Louis-Culiacan) has made 12 relief appearances posting a 1-1 record, 2.57 ERA, 1.57 WHIP, one hold, and one save.  He's allowed seven hits, three runs (two earned), four walks, and struck three out over seven innings.

Eric Fornataro (former St. Louis-Hermosillo) has made 12 relief appearances posting a 0-3 record, 4.82 ERA, 2.46 WHIP, and one hold.  He's allowed ten hits, eight runs (five earned), 13 walks, and struck nine out over 9.1 innings.

Tuesday's Games:

Mazatlan (3-6) visits Jalisco (3-6) @ 7:00 PM CT

Mexicali (4-4) visits Navojoa (6-3) @ 7:30 PM MST

Mochis (7-2) visits Hermosillo (3-5) @ 7:30 PM MST
Obregon (4-5) visits Culiacan (5-4) @ 7:30 PM MT


Dominican League:

Alberto Rosario (Memphis free agent-Estrellas) started at catcher and batted ninth.  0-for-3 with two strikeouts and threw out one base runner.

Eugenio Velez (former Memphis-Azucareros) started in left field and batted fifth.  1-for-3 with one two-out RBI, one walk, one caught stealing, and one outfield assist.
Danilo Sanchez (former Springfield-Azucareros) entered late in the game at catcher.

Azucareros beat Estrellas 5-4

Notes:
Nick Additon (former Memphis-Escogido) was named Pitcher of the Week with Evan MacLane (former St. Louis-Estrellas) receiving votes: El Caribe

Tuesday's Games:
Cibaenas (13-20) visits Escogido (17-18) @ 7:30 PM AST
Licey (21-13) visits Estrellas (19-15) @ 7:30 PM AST
Azucareros (16-18) visits Cibao (16-18) @ 7:30 PM AST


Nicaraguan League:

Tuesday's Games:
Rivas (8-12) visits Granada (10-9) @ 6:00 PM
Chinandega (12-8) visits Boer (9-10) @ 6:00 PM


Puerto Rican League:

Notes:
Ivan Maldonado (former MiLB tryout-Mayaguez) is helping to keep Mayaguez at the top of the league: El Nuevo Dia

Tuesday's Games:
Caguas (13-10) visits Mayaguez (14-9) @ 7:15 PM AST
Carolina (9-14) visits Santurce (10-13) @ 7:15 PM AST

Cardinals Winter League Notebook 11-26-15: Curt Smith Singles Twice, Homers, & Drives In Five Runs; Gustavo Martinez Strikes Out Three Over Five Scoreless Innings; Angel Castro Strikes Out One & Allows One Run Over Five & A Third Innings

Curt Smith - Tigres de Chinandega

Venezuelan League:

Cesar Valera (former Palm Beach-Caribes) started at second base and batted ninth.  0-for-3 with two strikeouts and assisted in one double play.
Jeremy Hazelbaker (Memphis free agent-Caribes) entered late in the game as a pinch hitter and batted ninth.  1-for-1 at the plate.
Pedro Rodriguez (former MiLB signing-Caribes) entered in the 11th and pitched one inning.  He allowed three hits, one earned run, one home run, and struck one out for the losing decision (1-2).  (p-s:27-15)(g/f:1-1)

Eliezer Alfonzo (former Peoria-Margarita) started as designated hitter and batted second.  2-for-4 with one home run, two RBIs, one run, one walk, and two strikeouts.
Breyvic Valera (Springfield-Margarita) started at third base and moved to second, batting fifth.  1-for-5 with one RBI, one caught stealing, and one fielding error.
Geudy Guerra (former VSL-Margarita) entered in the fifth and pitched 1.1 innings.  He allowed one hit, no runs, and struck one out.  (p-s:16-10)(g/f:2-0)(ir-s:2-0)
Justin Wright (Memphis-Margarita) entered in the ninth and pitched to three batters.  He allowed three hits and no runs.  (p-s:9-6)

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

Ronny Cedeno (former MLB signing-Magallanes) started at shortstop and batted third.  1-for-5 with one run, one strikeout, grounded into two double plays, one throwing error, and assisted in one double play.
Adron Chambers (former St. Louis-Magallanes) started in centerfield and batted sixth.  2-for-4 with one RBI, one run, one walk, one stolen base, and one strikeout.

Magallanes beat Zulia 5-4
LVBP Official SIte Post Game

Notes:
Jeremy Hazelbaker (Memphis free agent-Caribes) extended his hitting streak to 12 games: LVBP Official Site

Jose Martinez (former Springfield) did not join Magallanes due to flight issues: LVBP Official Site

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


Venezuelan Parallel League:

November 24, 2015:

Carlos Torres (GCL-Margarita) started in right field and batted sixth.  0-for-5 with four strikeouts.
Ismael Brito (Johnson City-Margarita) entered in the 11th and pitched to one batter.  He allowed no hits or runs.  (g/f:0-1)
Kender Villegas (State College-Margarita) entered in the 11th and pitched to two batters.  He allowed no hits or runs for the save (2).  (g/f:1-1)

Margarita beat Lara 4-2 in 11 innings


Mexican Pacific League:

Luis Garcia (former New Haven-Hermosillo) started at first base and batted seventh.  0-for-4 with three strikeouts and assisted in one double play.

Mexicali beat Hermosillo 4-3
LMP Official Site Post Game

Dennys Reyes (former St. Louis-Culiacan) entered in the seventh and pitched to two batters.  He allowed no hits or runs, and struck one out for the hold (1).  (p-s:9-6)(ir-s:1-0)

Culiacan beat Navojoa 4-2
LMP Official Site Post Game

Thursday's Games:
Obregon (3-2) visits Jalisco (2-3) @ 7:00 PM CT
Mexicali (2-3) visits Hermosillo (2-3) @ 7:30 PM MST
Culiacan (3-2) visits Navojoa (3-2) @ 7:30 PM MST


Dominican League:

Donovan Solano (former Memphis-Cibaenas) started at third base and batted seventh.  0-for-3 and one fielding error.
Angel Castro (former Memphis-Cibaenas) started and pitched 5.1 innings.  He allowed seven hits, one earned run, two walks, threw one wild pitch, and struck one out.  (g/f:10-3)

Audry Perez (former St. Louis-Estrellas) started at catcher and batted ninth.  0-for-4 and allowed one stolen base.

Estrellas beat Cibaenas 3-2
LIDOM Official Site Post Game

Heath Wyatt (Memphis-Escogido) entered in the fifth and pitched 1.2 innings.  He allowed two hits, two earned runs, one home run, one walk, and struck two out.  (g/f:3-0)(ir-s:3-1)
Jorge Sosa (former St. Louis-Escogido) entered in the eighth and pitched one inning.  He allowed one hit, no runs, and struck one out.  (g/f:1-1)

Cibao beat Escogido 7-4
LIDOM Official Site Post Game

Eugenio Velez (former Memphis-Azucareros) started in right field and batted fifth.  2-for-3 with one ground into double play and one caught stealing.
Danilo Sanchez (former Springfield-Azucareros) entered late in the game at catcher and batted ninth.  0-for-1 at the plate.

Licey beat Azucareros 11-0
LIDOM Official Site Post Game

Notes:
Francisco Samuel (former Memphis-Escogido) pitched as Licey beat Escogido 5-4 in Parallel League play: Licey Official Site

No Games Scheduled For Thursday


Australian Baseball League:

Friday's Games:
Adelaide (9-10) visits Canberra (13-8) @ 7:00 PM AET
Perth (11-9) visits Melbourne (7-13) @ 7:05 PM AET
Brisbane (12-9) visits Sydney (8-11) @ 7:30 PM AET - Wayne Lundgren (former Palm Beach-Sydney) is scheduled to start


Nicaraguan League:

Gustavo Martinez (former GCL-Granada) started and pitched five innings.  He allowed three hits, no runs, one walk, and struck three out.  (g/f:7-4)

David Bergin (former Quad Cities-Boer) started in right field and batted fifth.  0-for-4 with one strikeout and grounded into one double play.
Edgard Montiel (former DSL-Boer) started at third base and batted seventh.  1-for-3 with one double.
Jhonny Polanco (Springfield-Boer) entered in the ninth and pitched one inning.  He allowed no hits or runs for the save (2).  (g/f:2-1)

Boer beat Granada 3-1
LNBP Official Site Post Game

Curt Smith (former Springfield-Chinandega) started at first base and batted fifth.  3-for-5 with one home run, five RBIs, and one run.

Chinandega beat Rivas 12-9
LNBP Official Site Post Game

Thursday's Games:
Boer (7-8) visits Chinandega (9-8) @ 6:00 PM
Granada (9-7) visits Rivas (7-9) @ 6:00 PM


Puerto Rican League:

Luis Mateo (former Memphis-Caguas) started at shortstop and batted eighth.  1-for-2 with one walk.

Santurce beat Caguas 2-1 in 10 innings
LBPRC Official Site Post Game

Anthony Garcia (Memphis-Carolina) started as designated hitter and batted third.  0-for-4 with one strikeout.

Ruben Gotay (former Memphis-Mayaguez) started at third base and batted second.  0-for-4 at the plate.
Randy Ruiz (former MiLB signing-Mayaguez) started as designated hitter and batted fourth.  1-for-3 with one home run, one RBI, two runs, and one hit by pitch.
Tyler Herron (former Springfield-Mayaguez) entered in the fifth and pitched three innings.  He allowed no hits or runs, one walk, and struck two out for the winning decision (3-0).  (g/f:5-2)(ir-s:3-1)

Mayaguez beat Carolina 5-2
LBPRC Official Site Post Game

No Games Scheduled For Thursday


Colombian League:

Jose Calero (former GCL-Sincelejo) pitched three innings and allowed one run as Cartagena beat Sincelejo 4-2: LCBP Official Site

Ronald Ramirez (former Palm Beach-Barranquilla) drove in one run on a sac fly and scored one run as Barranquilla beat Monteria 5-4: LCBP Official Site

Thursday's Games:
Monteria (4-5) visits Barranquilla (6-3) @ 7:00 PM
Sincelejo (6-4) visits Cartagena (3-7) @ 7:00 PM

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

David Oca - Caribes de Anzoategui

Venezuelan League:

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

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

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

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

Lara beat Aragua 7-2
LVBP Official Site Post Game

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

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

Magallanes beat Caribes 3-2
LVBP Official Site Post Game

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

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

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

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


Venezuelan Parallel League:

November 16, 2015:

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

Lara beat Margarita 7-6

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

Caracas beat Caimanes 11-1

November 17, 2015:

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

Boston beat Margarita 6-4

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

Caracas beat Caribes 10-4

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


Mexican Pacific League:

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

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

Jalisco beat Navojoa 7-5
LMP Official Site Post Game

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

Mochis beat Hermosillo 4-3
LMP Official Site Post Game

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

Mazatlan beat Obregon 5-4
LMP Official Site Post Game

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


Arizona Fall League:

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

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

Glendale beat Surprise 4-1
MLB Official Site Post Game

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


Dominican League:

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

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

Escogido beat Estrellas 7-2
LIDOM Official Site Post Game

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

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

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

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

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


Australian Baseball League:

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


Puerto Rican League:

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

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

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

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

Mayaguez beat Carolina 8-2
LBPRC Official Site Post Game

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

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

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


Nicaraguan League:

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

Rivas beat Boer 3-1
LNBP Official Site Post Game

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


Premier 12:

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


Colombian League:

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

Cardinals Winter League Notebook 11-12-15: Eliezer Alfonzo Collects Two Singles, One Double, One Home Run, & Four RBIs; Angel Castro Pitched Six & Two-Thirds Scoreless Innings; Aledmys Diaz Singles, Homers, & Drives In Two Runs

Eliezer Alfonzo - Bravos de Margarita

Venezuelan League:

Ronny Cedeno (former MLB signing-Magallanes) started as designated hitter and batted third.  0-for-4 with one strikeout.
Adron Chambers (former St. Louis-Magallanes) started in left field and moved to center, batting fifth.  0-for-2 with one walk.

Caracas beat Magallanes 3-0
LVBP Official Site Post Game

Eliezer Alfonzo (former Peoria-Margarita) started as designated hitter and batted second.  4-for-5 with one double, one home run, four RBIs (two w/two-outs), and one run.
Breyvic Valera (Springfield-Margarita) started at second base and batted third.  1-for-5 and assisted in three double plays.

Margarita beat La Guaira 7-6
LVBP Official Site Post Game

Jose Martinez (former Springfield-Aragua) started at third base and batted fifth.  1-for-4 with one strikeout and one throwing error.

Jeremy Hazelbaker (Memphis free agent-Caribes) started in left field and moved to right, batting leadoff.  0-for-4 with one stolen base and one strikeout.
Cesar Valera (former Palm Beach-Caribes) entered late in the game at shortstop.
Pedro Rodriguez (former MiLB signing-Caribes) entered in the ninth and pitched one inning.  He allowed no hits or runs.  (p-s:8-6)(g/f:1-0)

Aragua beat Caribes 1-0
LVBP Official Site Post Game

Notes:
Kender Villegas (State College) and Juan Perez (State College) have been added to the Margarita roster and Jose Gonzalez (Springfield free agent) added to La Guaira: LVBP Official Site

Thursday's Games:
La Guaira (16-12) visits Margarita (9-19) @ 7:00 PM VET
Lara (14-14) visits Zulia (14-14) @ 7:30 PM VET
Aragua (15-13) visits Caribes (13-15) @ 7:30 PM VET


Venezuelan Parallel League:

Jhohan Acevedo (State College-Caracas) entered late in the game in centerfield and batted third.  0-for-1 at the plate.
Jesus Ustariz (former Johnson City-Caracas) started at third base and batted seventh.  0-for-2 with one RBI, two runs, and three walks.

Caracas beat Caimanes 9-1

Jose Gonzalez (Springfield free agent-La Guaira) started at catcher and batted leadoff.  0-for-3 with one run, one walk, and two strikeouts.
Hector Garcia (former Johnson City-La Guaira) started at first base and batted fourth.  1-for-4 with two RBIs.

La Guaira beat Caribes 4-1

Carlos Torres (GCL-Margarita) started in right field and batted fourth.  0-for-3 with one run.
Ismael Brito (Johnson City-Margarita) entered in the eighth and pitched one inning.  He allowed no hits or runs, and one walk.  (g/f:3-0)

Margarita beat Boston 4-0

Thursday's Games:
Lara (16-9) visits Cardenales (10-17) @ 11:00 AM VET
La Guaira (12-15) visits Tampa Bay (8-18) @ 11:00 AM VET
Magallanes (15-11) visits Philadelphia (12-15) @ 11:00 AM VET
Caribes (14-13) visits Caimanes (8-18) @ 11:00 AM VET
Margarita (15-9) visits Boston (19-6) @ 11:00 AM VET
Detroit (7-20) visits Aragua (14-11) @ 11:00 @ AM VET


Mexican Pacific League:

Eric Fornataro (former St. Louis-Hermosillo) entered in the eighth and pitched one inning.  He allowed no hits or runs, and struck one out.  (p-s:11-6)(g/f:2-0)

Brian Broderick (former Memphis-Jalisco) entered in the ninth and pitched one inning.  He allowed no hits or runs, and struck two out for the save (8).  (p-s:11-8)(g/f:1-0)

Jalisco beat Hermosillo 6-3
LMP Official Site Post Game

Irving Wilson (DSL-Culiacan) started at catcher and batted ninth.  2-for-5 with one RBI, two runs, and two strikeouts.
Dennys Reyes (former St. Louis-Culiacan) entered in the eighth and pitched to two batters.  He allowed no hits or runs, and struck one out.  (p-s:7-6)(g/f:1-0)

Culiacan beat Mochis 8-0
LMP Official Site Post Game

Lance Zawadzki (former Memphis-Navojoa) started at shortstop and batted fifth.  0-for-4 with one strikeout.

Mazatlan beat Navojoa 2-1
LMP Official Site Post Game

Thursday's Games:
Hermosillo (10-18) visits Jalisco (13-15) @ 7:00 PM CT
Mexicali (17-11) visits Obregon (14-14) @ 7:30 PM MST
Navojoa (16-12) visits Mazatlan (14-14) @ 8:00 PM MT


Arizona Fall League:

Charlie Tilson (Springfield-Surprise) started in centerfield and batted leadoff.  0-for-4 with one strikeout.
Patrick Wisdom (Springfield-Surprise) started at third base and batted fifth.  1-for-4 with one two-out RBI.
Michael Ohlman (Springfield-Surprise) started at catcher and batted seventh.  1-for-4 with one strikeout.
Aledmys Diaz (Memphis-Surprise) started at second base and batted ninth.  2-for-4 with one home run, two two-out RBIs, one run, two strikeouts, and assisted in two double plays.
Robby Rowland (Springfield-Surprise) entered in the sixth and pitched 1.2 innings.  He allowed no hits or runs, threw one wild pitch, and struck two out.  (p-s:19-15)(g/f:1-1)(ir-s:1-0)

Mesa beat Surprise 7-5
MLB Official Site Post Game

Thursday's Games:
Mesa (6-18) visits Peoria (9-12-1) @ 12:35 PM MST
Surprise (14-9-1) visits Scottsdale (16-7) @ 12:35 PM MST
Glendale (10-12) visits Salt River (13-10) @ 6:35 PM MST


Dominican League:

Robelys Reyes (Springfield-Cibaenas) entered late in the game in left field.
Angel Castro (former Memphis-Cibaenas) started and pitched 6.2 innings.  He allowed six hits, no runs, and one walk for the winning decision (2-0).  (g/f:11-4)

Eugenio Velez (former Memphis-Azucareros) started in left field and batted sixth.  2-for-4 at the plate.

Cibaenas beat Azucareros 7-0
LIDOM Official Site Post Game

Alberto Rosario (Memphis free agent-Estrellas) started at catcher and batted ninth.  0-for-3 with one strikeout.

Escogido beat Estrellas 3-1
LIDOM Official Site Post Game

Xavier Scruggs (St. Louis free agent-Cibao) started as designated hitter and batted seventh.  0-for-2 with one RBI and two walks.

Cibao beat Licey 6-5
LIDOM Official Site Post Game

Notes:
Sam Gaviglio (former Springfield) has signed to pitch for Cibao: Cibao Official Site

Thursday's Games:
Azucareros (9-11) visits Licey (12-8) @ 5:00 PM AST
Escogido (10-9) visits Cibao (9-12) @ 7:00 PM AST
Cibaenas (9-12) visits Estrellas (11-8) @ 7:30 PM AST


Australian Baseball League:

Friday's Games:
Perth (7-6) visits Melbourne (4-9) @ 7:05 PM AET
Adelaide (4-8) visits Sydney (5-7) @ 7:30 PM AET
Canberra (9-3) visits Brisbane (8-4) @ 6:30 PM AEST


Puerto Rican League:

Luis Mateo (former Memphis-Caguas)  started at shortstop and batted ninth.  0-for-3 and assisted in one double play.

Randy Ruiz (former MiLB signing-Mayaguez) started as designated hitter and batted fifth.  0-for-3 with one ground into double play.
Ruben Gotay (former Memphis-Mayaguez) entered late in the game as a pinch hitter and batted ninth.  0-for-1 at the plate.
Ivan Maldonado (former MiLB tryout-Mayaguez) started and pitched six innings.  He allowed two hits, no runs, two walks, and struck three out.  (g/f:6-5)

Caguas beat Mayaguez 1-0
LBPRC Official Site Post Game

Anthony Garcia (Memphis-Carolina) started in right field and batted third.  0-for-4 with one run and one walk.
Jonathan Rodriguez (Memphis-Carolina) started at first base and batted fifth.  0-for-3 with one hit by pitch, two strikeouts, and assisted in two double plays.
Felipe Lopez (former St. Louis-Carolina) started as designated hitter and batted eighth.  2-for-4 with one two-out RBI.

Carolina beat Santurce 4-2
LBPRC Official Site Post Game

Thursday's Game:
Santurce (3-6) visits Mayaguez (3-5) @ 7:15 PM AST


Nicaraguan League:

David Bergin (former Quad Cities-Boer) started in left field and batted fifth.  1-for-4 with one home run, two RBIs, one run, and two strikeouts
Jhonny Polanco (Springfield-Boer) entered in the seventh and pitched two innings.  He allowed no hits or runs, and struck one out.  (g/f:2-2)

Boer beat Chinandega 3-2
LNBP Official Site Post Game

No Games Scheduled For Thursday


Premier 12:

Yonathan Sivira (former Quad Cities-Venezuela) started in centerfield and moved right, batting ninth.  1-for-4 at the plate.

Venezuelan beat U.S.A. 7-5

Curt Smith (former Springfield-Netherlands) started in left field and batted fifth.  2-for-4 with one run and one strikeout.

Cuba beat Netherlands 6-5

Hector Luna (former St. Louis-Dominican Republic) entered late in the game a pinch hitter and batted third.  0-for-1 at the plate.
Pedro Feliz (former St. Louis-Dominican Republic) started at third base and batted eighth.  2-for-3 with one RBI and one stolen base.

South Korea beat Dominican Republic 10-1

Kevin Medrano (former 2011 draft selection-Mexico) started at second base and batted leadoff.  1-for-5 with two strikeouts.

Japan beat Mexico 6-5

Cardinals Winter League Notebook 11-4-15: Aledmys Diaz Hits A Three-Run Homer; Xavier Scruggs Singles & Hits A Solo Home Run; Robby Rowland Strikes Out Two Of Three Batters Faced

Aledmys Diaz - Surprise Saguaros

Venezuelan League:

Jeremy Hazelbaker (Memphis-Caribes) started in right field and batted third.  2-for-4 with one RBI, one run, and one walk.
Pedro Rodriguez (former MiLB signing-Caribes) entered in the ninth and pitched one inning.  He allowed no hits or runs.  (p-s:7-5)(g/f:2-1)

Zulia beat Caribes 11-6
LVBP Official Site Post Game

Jose Martinez (former Springfield-Aragua) started at second base and batted seventh.  1-for-2 with one walk and assisted in two double plays.

Caracas beat Aragua 3-2
LVBP Official Site Post Game

Ildemaro Vargas (former Palm Beach-Lara) started at second base and batted leadoff.  1-for-3 with one run, one sacrifice, one hit by pitch, and one stolen base.

Lara beat La Guaira 11-6
LVBP Official Site Post Game

Notes:
Silfredo Garcia (Springfield) returned to the Margarita active roster, after dealing with shoulder discomfort, and Ismael Brito (Johnson City) was removed: Margarita Official Site

Adron Chambers (former St. Louis-Magallanes) will have to take a drug test in the LVBP after he failed a recent one with MLB: Lider

Javier Avendano (former Batavia) was removed from the Caribes active roster: El Emergente

Wednesday's Games:
Lara (12-10) visits Caracas (13-10) @ 7:00 PM VET
Margarita (5-17) visits Magallanes (11-11) @ 7:30 PM VET


Venezuelan Parallel League:

Hector Garcia (former Johnson City-La Guaira) started at third base and batted fourth.  0-for-4 with one strikeout.

La Guaira beat Detroit 3-1

Orlando Munoz (former GCL-Aragua) entered in the seventh and pitched 1.1 innings.  He allowed no hits or runs.  (g/f:1-2)

Boston beat Aragua 4-3

Jesus Ustariz (former Johnson City-Caracas) started at third base and batted third.  1-for-4 with one double and one strikeout.

Zulia beat Caracas 3-2

Chad Oberacker (former 2010 draft selection-Cardenales) started as designated hitter and batted leadoff.  0-for-2 with one run, three walks, and one strikeout.

Tampa Bay beat Cardenales 10-4

Wednesday's Games:
Cardenales (8-13) visits Zulia (15-7) @ 11:00 AM VET
Magallanes (12-10) visits Caribes (11-11) @ 11:00 AM VET
Margarita (11-7) visits Tampa Bay (7-13) @ 11:00 AM VET
Caimanes (8-12) visits Philadelphia (7-13) @ 11:00 AM VET
Boston (15-4) visits Lara (12-7) @ 11:00 AM VET
Caracas (13-9) visits La Guaira (10-11) @ 11:oo AM VET


Mexican Pacific League:

Dennys Reyes (former St. Louis-Culiacan) entered in the eighth and pitched to one batter.  He allowed one hit and one unearned run.  (p-s:5-3)

Iker Franco (former Springfield-Obregon) started at catcher and batted eighth.  0-for-2 with one walk and two strikeouts.

Obregon beat Culiacan 3-2
LMP Official Site Post Game

Lance Zawadzki (former Memphis-Navojoa) started at third base and batted fifth.  0-for-2 with one hit by pitch.

Mexicali beat Navojoa 10-0

Notes:
Tryouts have begun for the Mexican Academy showcase for MLB scouts: MiLB Official Site and MiLB Official Site

Wednesday's Games:
Hermosillo (6-15) visits Mochis (16-5) @ 7:30 PM MT
Culiacan (7-15) visits Obregon (10-12) @ 7:30 PM MST
Jalisco (11-10) visits Mazatlan (9-12) @ 8:00 PM MT
Navojoa (12-9) visits Mexicali (14-7) @ 7:30 PM PT


Arizona Fall League:

Aledmys Diaz (Memphis-Surprise) started at shortstop and batted second.  1-for-4 with one home run, three RBIs, one run, and assisted in one double play.
Patrick Wisdom (Springfield-Surprise) started at first base and batted sixth.  1-for-4 with one double, one strikeout, and assisted in one double play.
Michael Ohlman (Springfield-Surprise) started at catcher and batted seventh.  1-for-4 with two strikeouts.
Robby Rowland (Springfield-Surprise) entered in the ninth and pitched one inning.  He allowed no hits or runs, one walk, and struck two out.  (p-s:16-8)(g/f:0-1)

Surprise beat Scottsdale 4-0
MLB Official Site Post Game

Wednesday's Games:
Glendale (8-8) visits Surprise (10-8) @ 12:35 PM MST
Salt River (11-6) visits Mesa (4-14) @ 12:35 PM MST
Scottsdale (10-7) visits Peoria (8-8) @ 12:35 PM MST


Dominican League:

Xavier Scruggs (Memphis-Cibao) started at first base and batted seventh.  2-for-4 with one home run, one RBI, one run, and one strikeout.

Cibao beat Escogido 8-4
Listin Diario Post Game

Eugenio Velez (former Memphis-Azucareros) started in left field and batted sixth.  1-for-3 with one strikeout.

Licey beat Azucareros 4-0
Listin Diario Post Game

Notes:
Evan MacLane (former St. Louis-Estrellas) was named LIDOM Pitcher of the Week: Estrellas Official Site

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


Australian Baseball League:

Thursday's Game:
Sydney (4-4) visits Canberra (6-2) @ 7:00 PM AET


Puerto Rican League:

Anthony Garcia (Memphis-Carolina) started in right field and batted third.  0-for-3 with one walk and one strikeout.
Jonathan Rodriguez (Springfield-Carolina) started at first base and batted fourth.  1-for-3 with one run, one walk, one strikeout, and assisted in two double plays.
Felipe Lopez (former St. Louis-Carolina) started as designated hitter and batted seventh.  1-for-4 with one RBI and two strikeouts.

Santurce beat Carolina 3-1
LBPRC Official Site Post Game

Ruben Gotay (former Memphis-Mayaguez) started at third base and batted fifth.  0-for-3 with one walk, one throwing error, and two fielding errors.

Luis Mateo (former Memphis-Caguas) started at shortstop and batted ninth.  1-for-3 with one stolen base, grounded into one double play, and assisted in one double play.

Caguas beat Mayaguez 4-1
LBPRC Official Site Post Game

Wednesday's Games:
Santurce (1-2) visits Carolina (2-2) @ 7:15 PM AST
Caguas (3-1) visits Mayaguez (1-2) @ 7:15 PM AST


Nicaraguan League:

David Bergin (former Quad Cities-Boer) started in left field and batted fourth.  0-for-5 with five strikeouts.
Fidencio Flores (former GCL-Boer) entered in the third and pitched 3.1 innings.  He allowed two hit, one earned runs, two walk, and struck one out.  (ir-s:2-0)(g/f:2-5)

Granada beat Boer 8-5
LNBP Official Site Post Game

Jem Argenal (former GCL-Chinandega) started in right field and batted ninth.  0-for-3 with one strikeout and grounded into one double play.

Rivas beat Chinandega 1-0
LNBP Official Site Post Game

Wednesday's Games:
Chinandega (0-1) visits Rivas (1-0) @ 6:00 PM
Granada (1-0) visits Boer (0-1) @ 6:00 PM


Premier 12 (November 8, 2015):

Notes:
Curt Smith (former Springfield-Netherlands) doubled and drove in a run in a exhibition game against local university: Mister Baseball

Cardinals Winter League Notebook 10-30-15: Patrick Wisdom Hits A Two-Run Homer; Ildemaro Vargas Singles, Walks Twice, & Drives In Two Runs; Breyvic Valera Singles Twice & Knocks In One Run

Patrick Wisdom - Surprise Saguaros

Venezuelan League:

Dail Villanueva (former Quad Cities-Caracas) entered in the sixth and pitched to two batters.  He allowed two hits and two earned runs.  (p-s:10-4)(ir-s:2-2)

Zulia beat Caracas 12-4
LVBP Official Site Post Game

Ronny Cedeno (former MLB signing-Magallanes) started at second base and batted third.  0-for-2 at the plate.

Eliezer Alfonzo (former Peoria-Margarita) started as designated hitter and batted second.  1-for-4 with one strikeout.
Breyvic Valera (Springfield-Margarita) started in left field and batted third.  2-for-4 with one RBI and one caught stealing.
Geudy Guerra (former VSL-Margarita) entered in the fifth and pitched to five batters.  He allowed one hit, three earned runs, and three walks.  (p-s:19-6)(g/f:0-1)
Ismael Brito (Johnson City-Margarita) entered in the fifth and pitched to two batters.  He allowed no hits or runs, and one walk.  (p-s:7-2)(g/f:1-0)(ir-s:2-0)

Magallanes beat Margarita 7-1
LVBP Official Site Post Game

Jeremy Hazelbaker (Memphis-Caribes) started in right field and batted third.  1-for-5 with one two-out RBI, two strikeouts, and one fielding error.
Roberto Canache (former Johnson City-Caribes) entered in the fifth and pitched to three batters.  He allowed one hit, two earned runs, one home run, and one walk.  (p-s:11-5)(ir-s:3-3)
Javier Avendano (former Batavia-Caribes) entered in the seventh and pitched to two batters.  He allowed one hit, two earned runs, and one walk.  (p-s:9-4)
Alirio Negrette (former DSL-Caribes) entered in the eighth and pitched one inning.  He allowed one hit, one unearned run, and struck one out.  (p-s:19-13)(g/f:3-0)

Ildemaro Vargas (former Palm Beach-Lara) started at second base and batted second.  1-for-4 with two RBIs (one w/two-outs), four runs, two walks, one throwing error, and assisted in one double play.

Lara beat Caribes 13-5
LVBP Official Site Post Game

Jose Martinez (former Springfield-Aragua) started at second base and batted sixth.  1-for-4 and assisted in one double play.

La Guaira beat Aragua 6-1
LVBP Official Site Post Game

Notes:
Chad Oberacker (former 2010 draft selection) will join Lara on Saturday: LVBP Official Site

The free agent market will dictate if Asdrubal Cabrera (Tampa Bay free agent) will play for Caracas: El Emergente

Maikel Caceres (Holguin), who recently defected from Cuba, has signed on to play for Margarita: El Emergente

Friday's Games:
Margarita (3-15) and Zulia (8-9) meet for a doubleheader beginning @ 5:00 PM VET
La Guaira (11-8) visits Caracas (12-7) @ 7:00 PM VET
Caribes (9-8) visits Lara (10-8) @ 7:30 PM VET
Aragua (10-8) visits Magallanes (9-9) @ 7:30 PM VET


Mexican Pacific League:

Brian Broderick (former Memphis-Jalisco) entered in the ninth and pitched one inning.  He allowed one hit and no runs for the save (7).  (p-s:15-10)(g/f:1-0)

Iker Franco (former Springfield-Obregon) started at catcher and batted eighth.  0-for-3 with one RBI, one walk,  one strikeout, and threw out one of three base runners.

Jalisco beat Obregon 6-3
LMP Official Site Post Game

Luis Garcia (former New Haven-Hermosillo) started as designated hitter and batted fifth.  1-for-4 with one run and one strikeout.

Hermosillo beat Mexicali 2-1
LMP Official Site Post Game

Friday's Games:
Mochis (13-4) visits Jalisco (10-7) @ 7:00 PM CT
Culiacan (5-12) visits Hermosillo (5-12) @ 7:30 PM MST
Obregon (8-9) visits Navojoa (9-8) @ 7:30 PM MST
Mexicali (12-5) visits Mazatlan (6-11) @ 8:00 PM MT


Arizona Fall League:

Patrick Wisdom (Springfield-Surprise) started at third base and batted sixth.  1-for-4 with one home run, two two-out RBIs, and one run.
Aledmys Diaz (Memphis-Surprise) started at second base and batted ninth.  0-for-3 with one walk.

Mesa beat Surprise 5-3
MLB Official Site Post Game

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


Dominican League:

Eugenio Velez (former Memphis-Azucareros) started in right field and batted sixth.  1-for-3 with one run and two strikeouts.

Azucareros beat Licey 4-1
Listin Diario Post Game

Notes:
Cibaenas traded Audry Perez (former St. Louis) to Estrellas: Estrellas Official Site

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


Australian Baseball League:

Wayne Lundgren (former Palm Beach-Sydney) started and pitched five innings.  He allowed six hits, two earned runs, two walks, and struck four out for the losing decision (0-2).  (p-s:90-58)(g/f:3-6)

Perth beat Sydney 4-1
Perth Official Site Post Game

Saturday's Games:
Perth (4-1) visits Sydney (2-3) a doubleheader beginning @ 3:30 PM AET
Canberra (4-1) visits Melbourne (2-3) for a doubleheader beginning @ 5:05 PM AET
Adelaide (1-5) visits Brisbane (3-3) @ 6:30 PM AEST


Puerto Rican League:

Friday's Games:
Caguas (0-0) visits Carolina (0-0) @ 7:15 PM AST
Mayaguez (0-0) visits Santurce (0-0) @ 7:15 PM AST - Ivan Maldonado (former MiLB tryout-Mayaguez) is scheduled to start

Cardinals Winter League Notebook 10-22-15: Aledmys Diaz Doubles Twice & Hits A Three-Run Homer; Ronnie Shaban Strikes Out One Over One Hitless/Scoreless Inning For The Save; Jeremy Hazelbaker Triples & Drives In One Run

Aledmys Diaz - Surprise Saguaros

Venezuelan League:

Eliezer Alfonzo (former Peoria-Margarita) started as designated hitter and batted fifth.  1-for-5 with two strikeouts.
Breyvic Valera (Springfield-Margarita) started at second base and batted ninth.  1-for-4 with one double, one RBI, and assisted in one double play.
Ismael Brito (Johnson City-Margarita) entered in the eighth and pitched to one batter.  He allowed one hit and one earned run.  (p-s:2-2)(ir-s:1-1)

Jeremy Hazelbaker (Memphis-Caribes) started in right field and batted fifth.  1-for-4 with one triple, one RBI, one run, and one strikeout.
David Oca (State College-Caribes) entered in the fifth and pitched to three batters.  He allowed no hits or runs, one walk, and struck one out.  (p-s:17-7)(g/f:0-1)
Pedro Rodriguez (former MiLB signing-Caribes) entered in the ninth and pitched one inning.  He allowed three hits, two earned runs, and struck two out.  (p-s:22-14)

Caribes beat Margarita 6-4
LVBP Official Site Post Game

Cesar Izturis (former St. Louis-Lara) started at second base and batted second.  0-for-4 with one ground into double play and assisted in one double play.

Aragua beat Lara 8-2
LVBP Official Site Post Game

Notes:
La Guaira has yet to receive a response from Rafael Ortega (Memphis) on whether he will play: El Emergente

Thursday's Games:
Magallanes (5-6) visits La Guaira (6-6) @ 7:00 PM VET
Margarita (3-8) visits Caribes (7-4) @ 7:30 PM VET
Caracas (9-3) visits Zulia (5-7) @ 7:30 PM VET
Aragua (6-5) visits Lara (5-7) @ 7:30 PM VET


Venezuelan Parallel League:

October 20, 2015:

Ronnierd Garcia (State College-Caribes) started at first base and batted seventh.  2-for-4 and committed one error.

Caimanes beat Caribes 12-2

Jesus Ustariz (former Johnson City-Caracas) started at third base and batted third.  1-for-5 with one double and one RBI.

Caracas beat Lara 3-2

Hector Garcia (former Johnson City-La Guaira) started at first base and batted fourth.  1-for-4 with one RBI and two strikeouts.

La Guaira beat Margarita 2-0

October 21, 2015:

Jesus Ustariz (former Johnson City-Caracas) started at third base and batted third.  2-for-4 with one RBI.

Boston beat Caracas 4-3

Hector Garcia (former Johnson City-La Guaira) entered late in the game at first base and batted sixth.  0-for-1 at the plate.

Magallanes beat La Guaira 5-2

Ronnierd Garcia (State College-Caribes) started at third base and batted third.  1-for-3 with one walk and committed one error.

Tampa Bay beat Caribes 2-0

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


Mexican Pacific League:

Lance Zawadzki (former Memphis-Navojoa) started at shortstop and batted fourth.  2-for-4 with one double, one RBI, one run, one walk, one strikeout, was picked off, and assisted in one double play.

Brian Broderick (former Memphis-Jalisco) entered in the tenth and pitched to five batters.  He allowed one hit, two earned runs, and two walks.  (p-s:15-6)(g/f:1-0)(ir-s:1-1)

Navojoa beat Jalisco 9-7 in 10 innings
LMP Official Site Post Game

Ronnie Shaban (Springfield-Hermosillo) entered in the ninth and pitched one inning.  He allowed no hits or runs, and struck one out for the save (1).  (p-s:12-7)(g/f:1-0)

Hermosillo beat Mochis 3-1
LMP Official Site Post Game

Iker Franco (former Springfield-Obregon) started at catcher and batted eighth.  0-for-1 with one walk and allowed two stolen bases.

Obregon beat Mazatlan 2-1 in 10 innings
LMP Official Site Post Game

Thursday's Games:
Navojoa (5-5) visits Jalisco (7-3) @ 7:00 PM CT
Mexicali (8-2) visits Culiacan (2-8) @ 7:30 PM MT
Mochis (6-4) visits Hermosillo (2-8) @ 7:30 PM MST
Mazatlan (4-6) visits Obregon (6-4) @ 7:30 PM MST


Arizona Fall League:

Aledmys Diaz (Memphis-Surprise) started at shortstop and batted seventh.  3-for-4 with two doubles, one home run, three RBIs, and two runs.
Charlie Tilson (Springfield-Surprise) started in left field and bated ninth.  1-for-3 with one RBI, one walk, and one strikeout.

Surprise beat Scottsdale 10-0
MLB Official Site Post Game

Edubray Ramos (former VSL-Glendale) entered in the ninth and pitched one inning.  He allowed no hits or runs, and struck two out for the winning decision (1-0).  (p-s:10-8)

Glendale beat Salt River 1-0
MLB Official Site Post Game

Thursday's Games:
Peoria (2-3) visits Mesa (1-6) @ 12:35 PM MST
Surprise (5-2) visits Scottsdale (3-3) @ 12:35 PM MST - Alex Reyes (Springfield-Surprise) is schedule to start
Glendale (4-1) visits Salt River (3-3) @ 6:35 PM MST


Dominican League:

Audry Perez (former St. Louis-Cibaenas) started at catcher and batted eighth.  1-for-3 with one run, assisted in one double play, and threw out one base runner.

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

Eugenio Velez (former Memphis-Azucareros) started in right field and batted fifth.  2-for-4 with one run.

Jorge Sosa (former St. Louis-Escogido) entered in the eighth and pitched one inning.  He allowed no hits or runs, and struck one out.  (p-s:6-6)(g/f:2-0)

Escogido beat Azucareros 8-1
LIDOM Official Site Post Game

Thursday's Game:
Cibao (3-1) visits Estrellas (3-1) @ 7:30 PM AST


Australian Baseball League (October 23, 2015):

Friday's Games:
Brisbane (0-0) visits Canberra (0-0) @ 7:00 PM AET
Sydney (0-0) visits Melbourne (0-0) @ 7:35 PM AET - Wayne Lundgren (former Palm Beach-Sydney) is scheduled to start
Adelaide (0-0) visits Perth (0-0) @ 7:05 PM AWST


Puerto Rican League (October 30, 2015):

Notes:
Tyler Herron (former Springfield) was on hand for the first Mayaguez meeting: El Nuevo Dia


Premier 12 (November 8, 2015):

Notes:
Ernie Young (former Memphis) was named hitting coach for USA: Baseball America

Cardinals Winter League Notebook 10-21-15: Dean Kiekhefer Strikes Out One Over Two Hitless/Scoreless Innings For The Save; Brian Broderick Pitched One Scoreless Inning For The Save; Patrick Wisdom Collects Two Singles & One RBI

Dean Kiekhefer - Surprise Saguaros

Venezuelan League:
Eliezer Alfonzo (former Peoria-Margarita) started as designated hitter and batted fourth.  1-for-5 with one strikeout.
Ismael Brito (Johnson City-Margarita) entered in the sixth and pitched to one batter.  He allowed no hits or runs, threw one wild pitch, and struck one out.  (p-s:6-3)(ir-s:1-0)
Geudy Guerra (former VSL-Margarita) entered in the seventh and pitched to two batters.  He allowed one hit, two earned runs, and one walk for the lisign decision (1-1).  (p-s:8-2)

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

Ronny Cedeno (former MLB signing-Magallanes) started at shortstop and batted third.  2-for-4 with one double, one run, one hit by pitch, and assisted in two double plays.

Cesar Izturis (former St. Louis-Lara) started at second base and batted second.  0-for-3 with one walk.

Magallanes beat Lara 4-2
LVBP Official Site Post Game

Notes:
Caribes added Alirio Negrette (former DSL) to active roster: El Emergente

Lara removed Ildemaro Vargas (former Palm Beach) from the active roster: El Emergente

Margarita added Silfredo Garcia (Springfield) to the active roster and removed Kender Villegas (State College): El Emergente

Wednesday's Games:
Margarita (3-7) visits Caribes (6-4) 7:30 PM VET
Caracas (8-3) visits Zulia (5-6) @ 7:30 PM VET
Aragua (5-5) visits Lara (5-6) @ 7:30 PM VET


Venezuelan Parallel League:

October 19, 2015:

Jesus Ustariz (former Johnson City-Caracas) started at third base and batted third. 1-for-3 with one run, one walk, and one strikeout.
Gerwuins Velazco (GCL-Caracas) started and pitched five innings.  He allowed seven hits, four earned runs, and two walks for the losing decision (0-1).  (g/f:9-5)

Aragua beat Caracas 6-2

Hector Garcia (former Johnson City-La Guaira) started at first base and batted fourth.  0-fro-2 with two walks.

La Guaira beat Cardenales 2-0

Ronnierd Garcia (State College-Caribes) entered late in the game as designated hitter and batted sixth.  0-for-1 with one run and one walk.

Caribes beat Philadelphia 9-3

Carlos Torres (GCL-Margarita) started in right field and batted seventh.  1-for-2 at the plate.

Zulia beat Margarita 6-3


Mexican Pacific League:

Lance Zawadzki (former Memphis-Navojoa) started at third base and batted fourth.  0-for-4 with one walk.

Brian Broderick (former Memphis-Jalisco) entered in the ninth and pitched one inning.  He allowed no hits or runs, and one walk for the save (5).  (p-s:11-7)(g/f:0-2)

Jalisco beat Navojoa 8-7
LMP Official Site Post Game

Luis Garcia (former New Haven-Hermosillo) entered late in the game as a pinch hitter and batted seventh.  0-for-1 at the plate.

Mochis beat Hermosillo 7-6 in 11 innings
LMP Official Site Post Game

Iker Franco (former Springfield-Obregon) started at catcher and batted eighth.  0-for-2 with two walks, one caught stealing, and assisted in one double play.
Ramon Delgado (former Memphis-Obregon) started and pitched five innings.  He allowed eight hits, five earned runs, one home run, one walk, hit one batter, and struck three out for the winning decision (2-0).  (p-s:79-55)(g/f:6-4)

Obregon beat Mazatlan 8-6
LMP Official Site Post Game

Wednesday's Games:
Navojoa (4-5) visits Jalisco (7-2) @ 7:00 PM CT
Mexicali (7-2) visits Culiacan (2-7) @ 7:30 PM MT
Mochis (6-3) visits Hermosillo (1-8) @ 7:30 PM MST
Mazatlan (4-5) visits Obregon (5-4) @ 7:30 PM MST


Arizona Fall League:

Patrick Wisdom (Peoria-Surprise) started at third base and batted fifth. 2-for-4 with one RBI and one strikeout.
Michael Ohlman (Springfield-Surprise) started at catcher and batted seventh.  0-for-3 with one two-out RBI, one walk, one strikeout, and allowed two stolen bases.
Luke Weaver (Palm Beach-Surprise) entered in the fifth and pitched three innings.  He allowed one hit, one unearned run, one walk, struck one out, and picked one base runner off for the hold (2).  (p-s:48-31)(g/f:4-4)
Dean Kiekhefer (Memphis-Surprise) entered in the eighth and pitched two innings.  He allowed no hits or runs, and struck one out for the save (1).  (p-s:19-16)(g/f:3-2)

Surprise beat Salt River 3-1
MLB Official Site Post Game

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


Dominican League:

Xavier Scruggs (Memphis-Cibao) started at first base and batted fourth.  0-for-3 with one run, two walks, and one strikeout.
Luis Perdomo (former Springfield-Cibao) entered in the ninth and pitched one inning.  He allowed two hits, one earned run, and struck one out.  (p-s:7-7)(g/f:1-0)

Cibao beat Licey 13-1
LIDOM Official Site Post Game

Heath Wyatt (Memphis-Escogido) entered in the sixth and pitched to one batter.  He allowed one hit and no runs.  (p-s:1-1)(ir-s:1-0)

Alberto Rosario (Springfield-Estrellas) entered late in the game at catcher and batted fourth.  1-for-1 with one run, allowed one stolen base, and assisted in one double play.

Estrellas beat Escogido 3-0
LIDOM Official Site Post Game

Notes:
Hector Luna (former St. Louis) will join Cibaenas as soon as he's recovered from minor injury: LIDOM Official Site

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


Puerto Rican League (October 30, 2015):

Notes:
Anthony Garcia (Memphis) and Jonathan Rodriguez (Springfield) arrived in Carolina camp: El Nuevo Dia

Luis Mateo (former Memphis) arrived in Caguas camp, Kiko Calero (former St. Louis) returns as pitching coach: Caguas Official Site


Premier 12 (November 9, 2015):

Notes:
Curt Smith (former Springfield) made the Netherlands roster: Mister Baseball

Cardinals Winter League Notebook 10-17-15: Patrick Wisdom Doubles Twice, Triples, Walks, & Drives In Four Runs; Michael Ohlman Singles, Walks, Homers, & Knocks In Two Runs; Carlos Torres Collects Two Singles, One Walk, One Home Run, & Four RBIs In Two Games

Patrick Wisdom - Surprise Saguaros

Venezuelan League:

Breyvic Valera (Springfield-Margarita) started in centerfield and batted second.  0-for-4 with one strikeout.
Eliezer Alfonzo (former Peoria-Margarita) started as designated hitter and batted fourth.  0-for-4 at the plate.
Ismael Brito (Johnson City-Margarita) entered in the fifth and pitched to three batters.  He allowed no hits or runs, one walk, and struck one out.  (p-s:14-7)(g/f:0-1)(ir-s:1-0)
Kender Villegas (State College-Margarita) entered in the sixth and pitched 1.2 innings.  He allowed three hits, two earned runs, one home run, and struck one out.  (p-s:32-21)(g/f:3-1)

Caracas beat Margarita 7-0
LVBP Official Site Post Game

Jeremy Hazelbaker (Memphis-Caribes) entered late in the game in left field and batted ninth.  One intentional walk at the plate.
Pedro Rodriguez (former MiLB signing-Caribes) entered in the ninth and pitched one inning.  He allowed no hits or runs for the save (2).  (p-s:9-7)(g/f:2-1)

Caribes beat Aragua 2-1
LVBP Official Site Post Game

Notes:
Freddy Garcia (Monterrey-Aragua) is scheduled to start on Sunday: Aragua Official Site

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


Venezuelan Parallel League:

October 15, 2015:

Carlos Torres (GCL-Margarita) started in right field and moved ton center, batting sixth.  2-for-4 with one RBI, one sac fly, and one strikeout.

Ronnierd Garcia (State College-Caribes) started at first base and batted seventh.  0-for-3 with three strikeouts.

Caribes beat Margarita 3-2

Jesus Ustariz (former Johnson City-Caracas) started at second base and batted third.  2-for-4 with one double, one run, and one walk.

Caracas beat Zulia 6-2

October 16, 2015:

Carlos Torres (GCL-Margarita) started in left field and batted fifth.  1-for-2 with one home run, three RBIs, two runs, and one walk.

Margarita beat Tampa Bay 13-4

Hector Garcia (former Johnson City-La Guaira) started at first base and batted fourth.  0-for-4 with one RBI and one strikeout.

Jesus Ustariz (former Johnson City-Caracas) started at first base and batted third.  0-for-3 with one walk and two strikeouts.

Caracas beat La Guaira 3-2

Saturday's Games:
Magallanes (4-5) visits Zulia (5-3) @ 9:00 VET
Caribes (5-3) visits Tampa Bay (2-4-1) @ 9:00 AM VET
Detroit (2-6) visits Philadelphia (3-4) @ 9:00 AM VET
La Guaira (2-6-1) visits Caracas (8-0) @ 9:00 AM VET


Mexican Pacific League:

Brian Broderick (former Memphis-Jalisco) entered in the ninth and pitched one inning.  He allowed no hits or runs, and one walk for the save (4).  (p-s:22-11)(g/f:1-0)

Jalisco beat Culiacan 7-4
LMP Official Site Post Game

Luis Garcia (former New Haven-Hermosillo) entered late in the game as a pinch hitter and batted eighth.  1-for-1 with one two-out RBI.

Mazatlan beat Hermosillo 7-4
LMP Official Site Post Game

Lance Zawadzki (former Memphis-Navojoa) started at third base and batted fourth.  1-for-3 with two runs, one walk, and one strikeout.

Navojoa beat Obregon 8-2
LMP Official Site Post Game

Notes:
The Mexican Winter League will have a showcase for MLB scouts from November 13-14, 2015: MiLB Official Site

Saturday's Games:
Culiacan (1-5) visits Jalisco (5-1) @ 5:00 PM CT
Mexicali (4-2) visits Mochis (5-1) @ 6:00 PM MT
Hermosillo (0-6) visits Mazatlan (3-3) @ 6:00 PM MT
Navojoa (3-3) visits Obregon (3-3) @ 6:00 PM MST


Arizona Fall League:

Patrick Wisdom (Springfield-Surprise) started at first base and batted fourth. 3-for-5 with two doubles, one triple, four RBIs (two w/two-outs), four runs, and one walk.
Michael Ohlman (Springfield-Surprise) started as designated hitter and batted eighth.  2-for-4 with one home run, three RBIs (two w/two-outs), two runs, one walk, one strikeout, and was picked off.

Surprise beat Mesa 20-6
MLB Official Site Post Game

Notes:
Patrick Wisdom (Springfield) will represent Surprise in the 2015 AFL Bowman Hitting Challenge on Saturday: MLB Official Site

Saturday's Games:
No Games Scheduled For 10/17/15


Dominican League:

Xavier Scruggs (Memphis-Cibao) started at first base and batted fourth.  2-for-3 with one run, one walk, one strikeout, and one fielding error.

Cibaenas beat Cibao 5-4
Listin Diario Post Game

Evan MacLane (former St. Louis-Estrellas) started and pitched three innings.  He allowed four hits, three earned runs, one walk, hit one batter, and struck three out for the losing decision (0-1).  (p-s:26-20)(g/f:4-1)

Azucareros beat Estrellas 3-0
Listin Diario Post Game

Notes:
Jose Valverde (Washington free agent) has signed on to pitch for Estrellas: Estrellas Official Site

Saturday's Games:
Cibao (0-1) visits Escogido (0-1) @ 5:00 PM AST
Estrellas (0-1) visits Cibaenas (1-0) @ 7:30 PM AST
Licey (1-0) visits Azucareros (1-0) @ 7:30 PM AST


Puerto Rican League (October 30, 2015):

Notes:
San Juan will not participate this season: ESPN Deportes


Colombian League (November 6, 2015):

Notes:
Carlos Balcazar (St. Louis scout) was named Sports Manager for Barranquilla: LCBP Official Site