Cardinals Winter League Notebook 11-30-19: Hector Hernandez Strikes Out Three & Allows One Run Over Six Innings; Adalberto Mejia Strikes Out Three Over Four Scoreless Innings; Rayder Ascanio Doubles & Drives In Two Runs

Hector Hernandez - Cangrejeros de Santurce

Mexican Pacific League:

Alex Mejia (former St. Louis-Monterrey) started at shortstop and batted fifth.  1-for-4 with one two-out RBI, one strikeout, one fielding error, and assisted in two double plays.

Jalisco beat Monterrey 14-1
LMP Official Site Post Game

Irving Lopez (Springfield-Hermosillo) started at second base and batted ninth.  3-for-4 with one two-out RBI and assisted in three double plays.

Hermosillo beat Guasave 6-0
LMP Official Site Post Game

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

Culiacan beat Navojoa 9-3
LMP Official Site Post Game

Notes:
St. Louis scouts were on hand for Wednesday's LMB rookie class workout: MiLB Official Site

Jaime Garcia (former St. Louis-Hermosillo) has been working in local communities in Mexico: Unnimedios and Fernando Ballesteros Twitter

Saturday's Games:
Monterrey (18-22) visits Jalisco (26-15) @ 5:15 PM CT
Mexicali (18-21) visits Mochis (18-22) for a doubleheader beginning @ 5:00 PM MT
Guasave (17-23) visits Hermosillo (25-14) @ 6:00 PM MT
Mazatlan (18-23) visits Obregon (24-16) @ 7:10 PM CT
Culiacan (22-18) visits Navojoa (14-26) @ 7:30 PM MT


Dominican League:

Eliezer Alvarez (former Springfield-Escogido) started in left field and batted leadoff.  0-for-4 with two walks, one stolen base, and three strikeouts.
Robelys Reyes (former Springfield-Escogido) entered late in the game as a pinch runner.
Audry Perez (former St. Louis-Escogido) entered late in the game at catcher and batted eighth.  0-for-1 with one strikeout.

Licey beat Escogido 3-2 in 13 innings
LIDOM Official Site Post Game

Edmundo Sosa (St. Louis-Cibaenas) started at shortstop and batted leadoff.  0-for-2 with one hit by pitch, one strikeout, and assisted in one double play.
Rangel Ravelo (St. Louis-Cibaenas) started at first base and batted fourth.  1-for-4 and assisted in one double play.
Francisco Pena (former St. Louis-Cibaenas) entered late in the game at catcher.

Cibaenas beat Azucareros 3-2
LIDOM Official Site Post Game

Jose Adolis Garcia (Memphis-Cibao) started in left field and batted fourth.  2-for-4 with one double, one RBI, one run, and one strikeout.
Adalberto Mejia (former St. Louis-Cibao) started and pitched four innings.  He allowed four hits, no runs, two walks, and struck three out.  (g/f:4-1)

Cibao beat Estrellas 4-0
LIDOM Official Site Post Game

Saturday's Games:
Escogido (19-18) visits Licey (19-18) @ 5:00 PM AST
Azucareros (22-15) visits Cibaenas (19-18) @ 7:00 PM AST
Cibao (17-20) visits Estrellas (15-22) @ 7:30 PM AST


Venezuelan League:

Vicente Campos (former MiLB signing-Lara) entered in the seventh and pitched one inning.  He allowed one hit and no runs.  (p-s:20-14)(g/f:1-0)
Pedro Rodriguez (former MiLB signing-Lara) entered in the ninth and pitched one inning.  He allowed no hits or runs, three walks, and hit one batter for the save (6).  (p-s:26-11)(g/f:1-1)

Wilfred Vivas (former GCL-Magallanes) entered late in the game as a pinch runner.
Ronny Cedeno (former MLB signing-Magallanes) started at second base and batted eighth.  1-for-4 with one two-out RBI, one walk, and one fielding error.
Jorge Rondon (former St. Louis-Magallanes) entered in the sixth and pitched 1.2 innings.  He allowed one hit, no runs, and struck four out for the hold (5).  (p-s:26-19)(g/f:1-0)(ir-s:3-1)

Lara beat Magallanes 7-6
LVBP Official Site Post Game

Wilfredo Tovar (former Memphis-Caracas) started at shortstop and batted second.  4-for-5 with one double, one triple, one RBI, two runs, one fielding error, and assisted in one double play.
Jose Garcia (former Memphis-Caracas) entered late in the game as a pinch runner and scored one run.
Miguel Socolovich (former St. Louis-Caracas) entered in the ninth and pitched one inning.  He allowed no hits or runs for the winning decision (1-0).  (p-s:8-6)(g/f:0-1)

Caracas beat Aragua 9-8
LVBP Official Site Post Game

Notes:
Williams Perez (Springfield free agent-Lara) will be unavilable for at least five days with respiratory infection: LVBP Official Site

Saturday's Games:
Lara (14-7) visits Caracas (8-12) @ 2:00 PM VET
Caribes (9-13) visits Zulia (14-6) @ 4:00 PM VET
Magallanes (8-13) visits Aragua (10-10) @ 5:30 PM VET
La Guaira (11-9) visits Margarita (9-13) @ 6:00 PM VET


Colombian League:

Notes:
Will Changarotty (former State College-Barranquilla) gave up three runs in six innings: Barranquilla Official Twitter

Rayder Ascanio (Springfield-Monteria) doubles and drove in two runs: Barranquilla Official Twitter


Puerto Rican League:

Yariel Gonzalez (Springfield-Mayaguez) started at first base and batted sixth.  0-for-4 with one strikeout.

Hector Hernandez (former Palm Beach-Santurce) started and pitched six innings.  He allowed three hits, one unearned run, two walks, hit one batter, and struck three out.  (g/f:7-7)

Mayaguez beat Santurce 4-3
LBPRC Official Site Post Game

Notes:
A look at Jose Rada (former Springfield-Carolina coach) as the analytical coach: El Nuevo Dia

Saturday's Games:
Carolina (7-4) visits Manati (3-7) @ 3:45 PM AST
Caguas (4-4) visits Mayaguez (6-5) @ 9:15 PM AST


Nicaraguan League:

Edgard Montiel (former DSL-Chinandega) started and batted third.  0-for-3 with one run, one walk, and one strikeout.

Leon beat Chinandega 7-3
LBPN Official Site Post Game

Saturday's Games:
Boer (2-10) visits Rivas (8-3) @ 4:00 PM
Leon (7-5) visits Chinandega (6-5) @ 4:00 PM


Australian Baseball League:

Jeremy Martinez (former Memphis-Brisbane) started at first base and batted seventh.  1-for-3 with one strikeout.

Brisbane beat Geelong-Korea 8-5 in game one of doubleheader

Jeremy Martinez (former Memphis-Brisbane) started at catcher and batted eighth.  0-for-2 with one run, one walk, and threw out one base runner.

Brisbane beat Geelong-Korea 5-4 in game two of doubleheader

Pete Kozma (former St. Louis-Perth) started at shortstop and batted second.  1-for-4 with one two-out RBI and assisted in one double play.

Perth beat Canberra 10-2 in game one of doubleheader

Pete Kozma (former St. Louis-Perth) started at shortstop and batted second.  0-for-4 with one walk and one strikeout and assisted in one double play.

Perth beat Canberra 7-1 in game two of doubleheader

Mikey Reynolds (former Springfield-Adelaide) started at shortstop and batted second.  2-for-5 and assisted in one double play.

Sydney beat Adelaide 9-1

Sunday's Games:
Auckland (1-6) visits Melbourne (5-2)
Adelaide (4-3) visits Sydney (4-3)
Canberra (2-5) visits Perth (6-1)


Panama League:

J.R. Davis (former Peoria-Metro) started at second base and batted third.  1-for-3 with one RBI, one run, one walk, and one strikeout.
Jonathan Rivera (former Johnson City-Metro) started in outfield and batted fourth.  1-for-4 at the plate.,

Metro beat Herrera 6-2
Probeis Official Site Post Game

Wilfredo Pereira (Peoria-Chiriqui Astronautas) entrered in the fourth and pitched 2.2 innings.  He allowed one hit, no runs, and struck four out.

Chiriqui: Astronautas beat Federales 6-0
Probeis Official Site Post Game

Saturday's Games:
Herrera (0-2) visits Chririqui Astronautas (1-1)
Metro (2-0) visits Chiriqui Federales (1-1)

Cardinals Winter League Notebook 1-30-19: Francisco Rivera Singles, Doubles, & Drives In One Run; Jonathan Rivera Singles; Jose Almarante Strikes Out Three & Allows Three Runs Over Five Innings

Acciones Del Encuentro #Panamá 🇵🇦 VS #México(1) #SLV2019 #SerieLatinoamericana 🌎⚾ pic.twitter.com/Hc6UYQmH6A

— Serie Latinoamericana (@SLVeracruz19) January 30, 2019

Mexican Pacific League Playoffs:

Final Stats:
Rainel Rosario (former Springfield-Culiacan) played in five games going 5-for-18 (.278) with one double, one triple, two RBIs, eight total bases, three walks, one stolen base, three strikeouts, one caught stealing, .409 OBP, .444 SLG, and .854 OPS.
Irving Lopez (Palm Beach-Hermosillo) played in four games going 2-for-9 (.222) with one home run, one RBI, five total bases, two runs, two strikeouts, .222 OBP, .556 SLG, and .778 OPS.
Yefri Perez (former MiLB signing-Obregon) played in 12 games going 6-for-35 (.171) with one double, one triple, two RBIs, nine total bases, three runs, four walks, two stolen bases, 12 strikeouts, .256 OBP, .257 SLG, and .514 OPS.
Iker Franco (former Springfield-Obregon) played in seven games going 1-for-7 (.143) with one double, two RBIs, two total bases, one walk, two strikeouts, .200 OBP, .286 SLG, and .486 OPS.
Niko Vasquez (former Springfield-Jalisco) played in two games going 0-for-1 (.000).

Maikel Cleto (former St. Louis-Obregon) made 12 relief appearances posting a 3-0 record, 2.87 ERA, 1.15 WHIP, and four saves.  He allowed ten hits, five earned runs, four home runs, eight walks, and struck 18 out over 15.2 innings.
Hector Villalobos (State College-Mochis) made four relief appearances posting a 0-0 record, 9.00 ERA, and 1.00 WHIP.  He allowed one hit, two earned runs, one walk, and struck one out over two innings.
Jaime Garcia (former St. Louis-Hermosillo) made two appearances (one start) posting a 0-1 record, 9.00 ERA, and 3.50 WHIP.  He allowed four hits, five runs (two earned), three walks, and hit one batter over two innings.
Fernando Salas (former St. Louis-Hermosillo) made one relief appearance posting a 0-0 record, 81.00 ERA, and 6.00 WHIP.  He allowed no hits, three earned runs, two walks, and hit one batter over 0.1 innings.


Australian Baseball League Championship:

Thursday's Game:
Brisbane (0-0) visits Perth (0-0) @ 7:00 PM AWST


Latin American Series:

Edgard Montiel (former DSL-Leon) started at first base and batted sixth.  0-for-2 with one strikeout.

Leon beat Cordoba 4-0, suspended
La Prensa

Francisco Rivera (former Palm Beach-Acayucan) started at first base and batted fourth.  2-for-4 with one double, one RBI, one run, and one strikeout.

Jonathan Rivera (former Johnson City-Herrera) started as designated hitter and batted fourth.  1-for-4 with two strikeouts.

Herrera beat Acayucan 4-0
TV Max Deportes Post Game

Jose Almarante (former Memphis-Xalapa) started and pitched five innings.  He allowed six hits, three earned runs, three walks, threw one wild pitch, and struck three out.

Xalapa beat Barranquilla 12-11

Wednesday's Games:
Herrera (1-3) visits Barranquilla (1-3)
Cordoba (1-3) visits Xalapa (3-1)
Acayucan (2-2) visits Leon (2-2)


Caribbean Series (February 4, 2019):

Notes:
57 companies were said to be invested in the Caribbean Series in Venezuela: Lider

Estrellas will begin practices on Wednesday: Bengaleses

The Caribbean Series will broken up into two groups with the winner of each group facing off for the championship: LBPRC Official Site

Cardinals Winter League Notebook 1-10-19: Jaime Garcia Announces Retirement; Francisco Pena Pulled From LIDOM; Donovan Solano & Yariel Gonzalez Each Single & Drive In One Run

Jaime García anuncia su retiro ⚾️sigue la transmisión en vivo https://t.co/6haEWADo6w pic.twitter.com/uF4PRJgjeU

— Naranjeros Radio (@NaranjerosRadio) January 9, 2019

Mexican Pacific League Playoffs:

Iker Franco (former Springfield-Obregon) entered late in the game as a pinch hitter and batted ninth.  One walk at the plate.

Mazatlan beat Obregon 3-2
LMP Official Site Post Game

Notes:
Jaime Garcia (former St. Louis-Hermosillo) announced his retirement after finishing of his season with Hermosillo: Hermosillo Official Site

No Games Scheduled For Thursday


Venezuelan League Playoffs:

Stats:
Ildemaro Vargas (former Springfield-Lara) has played in five games going 7-for-40 (.350) with four doubles, three RBIs, 11 total bases, six runs, four walks, one stolen base, four strikeouts, .458 OBP, .550 SLG, and 1.008 OPS.
Wilfredo Tovar (former Memphis-Caracas) has played in five games going 5-for-18 (.276) with five total bases, two runs, one walk, three strikeouts, .316 OBP, .278 SLG, and .594 OPS.
Breyvic Valera (former St. Louis-Margarita) has played in four games going 3-for-12 (.250) with one double, four total bases, one walk, two strikeouts, .308 OBP, .333 SLG, and .641 OPS.
Gabriel Lino (former Memphis-Aragua) has played in two games going 2-for-8 (.250) with two total bases, two strikeouts, .250 OBP, .250 SLG, and .500 OPS.
Rayder Ascanio (Peoria-Magallanes) has played in two games going 1-for-4 (.250) with one RBI, one total base, one strikeout, .250 OBP, .250 SLG, and .500 OPS.
Cesar Valera (former Palm Beach-Caribes) has played in four games going 3-for-12 (.250) with two RBIs, three total bases, two strikeouts, .231 OBP, .250 SLG, and .481 OPS.
Rafael Ortega (former Memphis-Caribes) has played in five games going 4-for-18 (.222) with one double, one home run, three RBIs, eight total bases, four runs, one walk, one strikeout, .238 OBP, .444 SLG, and .683 OPS.
Rangel Ravelo (Memphis-Lara) has played in five games going 3-for-17 (.176) with one RBI, three total bases, one run, four walks, one stolen base, two strikeouts, one caught stealing, .333 OBP, .176 SLG, and .510 OPS.
Ronny Cedeno (former St. Louis signing-Magallanes) has played in five games going 3-for-19 (.158) with one home run, four RBIs, six total bases, two runs, one walk, three strikeouts, .200 OBP, .316 SLG, and .516 OPS.

Nestor Molina (former MiLB signing-Lara) has made one start posting a 0-0 record, 0.00 ERA, and 1.29 WHIP.  He's allowed four hits, no runs, two walks, and struck five out over 4.2 innings.
Vicente Campos (former MiLB signing-Lara) has made three relief appearances posting a 0-0 record, 0.00 ERA, 0.75 WHIP, and one hold.  He's allowed three hits, no runs, and struck two out over four innings.
Pedro Rodriguez (former MiLB signing-Magallanes) has made one relief appearance posting a 0-0 record, 0.00 ERA, 0.00 WHIP, and one save.  He's allowed no hits or runs over one inning.
Kender Villegas (former Palm Beach-Margarita) has made two relief appearances posting a 0-0 record, 0.00 ERA, and 1.33 WHIP.  He's allowed four hits, one unearned run, and struck three out over three innings.
Williams Perez (MiLB signing-Lara) has made two starts posting a 1-0 record, 2.45 ERA, and 1.09 WHIP.  He's allowed eight hits, three earned runs, one home run, four walks, and struck seven out over 11 innings.
Miguel Socolovich (former St. Louis-Caracas) has made three relief appearances posting a 2-0 record, 2.70 ERA, 1.50 WHIP, and one hold.  He's allowed two hits, three runs (one earned), three walks, and struck four out over 3.1 innings.
Angel Castro (former Memphis-Caribes) has made one start posting a 0-0 record, 13.50 ERA, and 3.75 WHIP.  He's allowed four hits, two earned runs, and one walk over 1.1 innings.
Juan Gonzalez (former Memphis-Caribes) has made one relief appearance posting a 0-0 record, 81.00 ERA, and 12.00 WHIP.  He's allowed four hits, three earned runs, and three home runs over 0.1 innings.

Thursday's Games:
Aragua (2-3) visits Caracas (3-2) @ 6:00 PM VET
Caribes (3-2) visits Magallanes (2-3) @ 7:00 PM VET


Dominican League Round Robin:

Alejandro Mejia (former DSL-Azucareros) started at first base and batted fifth.  1-for-5 with one run and assisted in one double play.

Donovan Solano (former Memphis-Licey) started at third base and moved to first, batting sixth.  1-for-4 with one RBI, one run, one strikeout, and one fielding error.

Azucareros beat Licey 11-5
LIDOM Official Site Post Game

Audry Perez (former St. Louis-Estrellas) started at catcher and batted eighth.  0-for-3 at the plate.

Escogido beat Estrellas 2-1 in 10 innings
LIDOM Official Site Post Game

Notes:
St. Louis has pulled Francisco Pena (St. Louis-Azucareros) from playing any longer: El Caribe

Thursday's Games:
Azucareros (8-6) visits Escogido (8-6) @ 7:15 PM AST
Licey (4-10) visits Estrellas (8-6) @ 7:30 PM AST


Colombian League Round Robin:

Thursday's Games:
Sincelejo (4-1) visits Barranquilla (4-1) @ 7:00 PM


Australian Baseball League:

Pete Kozma (former St. Louis-Perth) started at third base and batted third.  2-for-3 with three runs, one walk, and one hit by pitch.

Perth beat Geelong-Korea 15-7
ABL Official Site Post Game

Friday's Games:
Canberra (20-13) visits Brisbane (19-14) @ 6:00 PM AEST
Adelaide (17-15) visits Melbourne (18-14) @ 7:05 PM AET
Auckland (11-22) visits Sydney (20-13) @ 7:30 PM AET
Geelong-Korea (6-27) visits Perth (20-13) @ 7:00 PM AWST


Puerto Rican League Round Robin:

Yariel Gonzalez (Peoria-Mayaguez) started at first base and batted fourth.  1-for-3 with one two-out RBI, one fielding error, and assisted in one double play.
Tyler Herron (former Springfield-Mayaguez) entered in the sixth and pitched 1.2 innings.  He allowed no hits or runs.  (g/f:2-2)(ir-s:3-1)

Santurce beat Mayaguez 11-7
LBPRC Official Site Post Game

Thursday's Game:
Mayaguez (4-1) visits Carolina (0-4) @ 7:10 PM AST

Cardinals Winter League Notebook 1-2-19: Pedro Rodriguez Named LVBP Closer Of The Year; Maikel Cleto Strikes Out Two Over One Hitless/Scoreless Inning For The Win; Juan Gonzalez Named Manager For Cidra In Puerto Rican Double-A League

Pedro Rodriguez - Navegantes del Magallanes

Mexican Pacific League Playoffs:

Hector Villalobos (State College-Mochis) entered in the eighth and pitched one inning.  He allowed no hits or runs.  (p-s:8-5)(g/f:0-3)

Irving Lopez (Palm Beach-Hermosillo) entered late in the game at second base.
Jaime Garcia (former St. Louis-Hermosillo) started and pitched two innings.  He allowed four hits, five runs (two earned), two walks, hit one batter, and committed one throwing error for the losing decision (0-1).  (p-s:49-27)(g/f:2-4)

Mochis beat Hermosillo 12-1
LMP Official Site Post Game

Yefri Perez (former MiLB signing-Obregon) started at second base and batted second.  0-for-3 with one walk.
Maikel Cleto (former St. Louis-Obregon) 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:11-9)(g/f:1-0)

Obregon beat Mazatlan 3-2
LMP Official Site Post Game

Wednesday's Games:
Mazatlan (0-1) visits Obregon (1-0) @ 8:10 PM CT
Mochis (1-0) visits Hermosillo (0-1) @ 7:30 PM MT
Jalisco (0-1) visits Culiacan (1-0) @ 7:35 PM MT


Venezuelan League:

Notes:
Pedro Rodriguez (former MiLB signing-Magallanes) was named Closer of the Year: El Emergente


Dominican League Round Robin:

Wednesday's Games:
Estrellas (3-4) visits Escogido (4-3) @ 7:15 PM AST
Licey (2-5) visits Azucareros (5-2) @ 7:30 PM AST


Colombian League Round Robin:

Wednesday's Game:
Cartagena (0-0) visits Sincelejo (0-0) @ 7:00 PM


Australian Baseball League:

Thursday's Games:
Geelong-Korea (5-23) visits Adelaide (14-14) @ 6:00 PM ACT
Auckland (9-19) visits Brisbane (16-12) @ 6:00 PM AEST
Sydney (20-8) visits Canberra (15-13) @ 7:00 PM AET


Puerto Rican League Round Robin:

Notes:
Juan Gonzalez (former MiLB signing) was named Cidra manager for the 2019 Double-A League season: El Nuevo Dia

Wednesday's Game:
Santurce (0-0) visits Mayaguez (0-0) @ 7:10 PM AST


Nicaraguan League Playoffs:

Wednesday's Games:
Boer (0-0) visits Chinandega (0-0) @ 6:30 PM


Panama League Championship:

Wednesday's Game:
Herrera (2-0) visits Metropolitanas (0-2) @ 7:00 PM

Cardinals Winter League Notebook 12-15-18: Ronald Medrano Pitched Six Scoreless Innings; Jaime Garcia Strikes Out Four & Allows One Run Over Five Innings; Rafael Ortega Hits A Three-Run Homer

Mexican Pacific League:

Kevin Medrano (former 2011 draft selection-Jalisco) started at first base and batted seventh.  0-for-3 with one walk, three strikeouts, and assisted in one double play.

Maike Cleto (former St. Louis-Obregon) entered in the eighth and pitched two innings.  He allowed no hits or runs, two walks, and struck one out for the save (8).  (p-s:33-19)(g/f:1-1)(ir-s:2-0)

Obregon beat Jalisco 2-1
LMP Official Site Post Game

Alexis Wilson (State College-Culiacan) entered late in the game at catcher and batted eighth.  One run and one walk.

Hector Villalobos (State College-Mochis) entered in the fifth and pitched to one batter.  He allowed no hits or runs, and one walk.  (p-s:5-1)(ir-s:2-0)

Culiacan beat Mochis 13-2
LMP Official Site Post Game

Irving Lopez (Palm Beach-Hermosillo) started at second base and batted eighth.  2-for-2 with one run, one walk, and assisted in one double play.
Jaime Garcia (former St. Louis-Hermosillo) started and pitched five innings.  He allowed five hits, one earned run, one walk, one balk, and struck four out.  (p-s:71-49)(g/f:5-1)

Mazatlan beat Hermosillo 3-1
LMP Official Site Post Game

Saturday's Games:
Hermosillo (31-23) visits Mazatlan (25-29) @ 6:00 PM MST
Culiacan (32-22) visits Mochis (24-30) @ 6:00 PM MST
Jalisco (27-27) visits Obregon (29-24) @ 6:10 PM MST
Navojoa (24-29) visits Mexicali (22-30) @ 6:00 PM PST


Venezuelan League:

Ildemaro Vargas (former Springfield-Lara) started at second base and batted leadoff.  1-for-6 at the plate.
Rangel Ravelo (Memphis-Lara) started at first base and batted third.  2-for-4 with one double, one RBI, one run, and one walk.

Jose Martinez (St. Louis-La Guaira) started at first base and batted third.  2-for-4 with one run and assisted in one double play.

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

Imeldo Diaz (State College-Margarita) started at shortstop and batted seventh.  0-for-4 with one hit by pitch and one throwing error.
Eliezer Alfonzo (former Peoria-Margarita) started as designated hitter and batted eighth.  1-for-3 with one home run, one RBI, one run, and grounded into one double play.

Aragua beat Margartita 6-2
LVBP Official Site Post Game

Isaac Silva (former Johnson City-Zulia) entered in the sixth and pitched to four batters.  He allowed one hit, no runs, and two walks.  (p-s:17-7)(g/f:0-1)

Ronny Cedeno (former St. Louis signing-Magallanes) started at second base and batted second.  1-for-4 with one run and one fielding error.
Jorge Rondon (former St. Louis-Magallanes) entered in the sixth and pitched to one batter.  He allowed no hits or runs for the hold (3).  (p-s:3-2)(g/f:1-0)(ir-s:2-0)
Pedro Rodriguez (former MiLB signing-Magallanes) entered in the ninth and pitched one inning.  He allowed three hits and one earned run for the save (14).  (p-s:13-9)(g/f:1-0)

Magallanes beat Zulia 5-4
LVBP Official Site Post Game

Wilfredo Tovar (former Memphis-Caracas) started at second base and batted seventh.  1-for-5 with one home run, three RBIs, one run, one strikeout, and assisted in three double plays.

Rafael Ortega (former Memphis-Caribes) started in centerfield and batted leadoff.  1-for-4 with one home run, three RBIs, and one run.
Jose Godoy (Palm Beach-Caribes) started at catcher and batted sixth.  2-for-4 with one run and one strikeout.
Cesar Valera (former Palm Beach-Caribes) started in right field and batted seventh.  0-for-3 with one run, one walk, two strikeouts, and grounded into one double play.
Juan Gonzalez (former Memphis-Caribes) entered in the ninth and pitched one inning.  He allowed no hits or runs, and one walk.  (p-s:12-8)(g/f:1-0)

Caracas beat Caribes 8-5
LVBP Official Site Post Game

Notes:
Pedro Rodriguez (former MiLB signing-Magallanes) on his success this season: LVBP Official Site

Saturday's Games:
Lara (29-21) visits La Guaira (24-25) @ 1:00 PM VST
Zulia (19-29) visits Magallanes (29-22) @ 4:30 PM VST
Caracas (27-24) visits Caribes (20-29) @ 5:00 PM VST
Aragua (23-23) visits Margarita (27-25) @ 5:00 PM VST


Dominican League:

Rainel Rosario (former Springfield-Cibaenas) entered late in the game as a pinch hitter and batted seventh.
Eugenio Velez (former Memphis-Cibaenas) entered late in the game as a pinch hitter and batted seventh.  0-for-1 with one strikeout.
Francisco Pena (St. Louis free agent-Cibaenas) started at catcher and batted ninth.  0-for-3 with one strikeout and allowed two stolen bases.

Genesis Cabrera (Memphis-Licey) entered in the eighth and pitched one inning.  He allowed no hits or runs, and struck one out for the hold (11).  (g/f:2-0)

Licey beat Cibaenas 2-1
Bengaleses Post Game

Dean Anna (former St. Louis-Escogido) started at third base and batted leadoff.  1-for-4 with one strikeout.
Tommy Pham (former St. Louis-Escogido) started in centerfield and batted fourth.  1-for-4 with three strikeouts.
Steven Baron (St. Louis free agent-Escogido) started at catcher and batted ninth.  2-for-3 with one run and allowed two stolen bases.

Estrellas beat Escogido 5-2
Bengaeleses Post Game

Saturday's Games:
Estrellas (27-20) visits Licey (26-21) @ 4:00 PM AST
Cibao (20-27) visits Cibaenas (20-27) @ 6:30 PM AST
Escogido (25-22) visits Azucareros (23-24) @ 6:30 PM AST


Colombian League:

Jose Calero (former GCL-Sincelejo) entered in the eighth and pitched one inning.  He allowed two hits and no runs for the hold (3).  (p-s:21-13)(g/f:1-3)

Hector Garcia (former Johnson City-Monteria) started as designated hitter and batted eighth.  0-for-3 with one strikeout.

Sincelejo beat Monteria 3-0
LCBP Official Site Post Game

Wilman Madera (DSL-Barranquilla) entered in the eighth and pitched one inning.  He allowed no hits or runs, and struck one out.  (p-s:8-5)(g/f:1-1)

Barranquilla beat Cartagena 12-2
LCBP Official Site Post Game

Saturday's Games:
Monteria (10-21) visits Barranquilla (22-9) @ 5:00 PM
Sincelejo (18-13) visits Cartagena (12-19) @ 5:00 PM


Australian Baseball League:

Pete Kozma (former St. Louis-Perth) started at shortstop and batted third.  5-for-5 with two doubles, one home run, one RBI, five runs, one stolen base, and one fielding error.

Perth beat Brisbane 13-8 in game one of doubleheader
ABL Official Site Post Game

Pete Kozma (former St. Louis-Perth) started at second base and batted third.  2-for-5 with one run and two strikeouts.

Perth beat Brisbane 13-4 in game two of doubleheader
ABL Official Site Post Game

Mikey Reynolds (former Springfield-Adelaide) started at shortstop and batted second.  0-for-3 with one hit by pitch.

Adelaide beat Canberra 1-0
ABL Official Site Post Game

Sunday's Games:
Canberra (8-11) visits Adelaide (10-9) @ 11:30 PM ACT
Auckland (5-13) visits Geelong-Korea (4-15) @ 1:00 PM AET
Melbourne (12-7) visits Sydney (12-7) @ 1:00 PM AET


Puerto Rican League:

Yariel Gonzalez (Palm Beach-Mayaguez) started at first base and batted fourth.  1-for-4 with one strikeout.
Tyler Herron (former Springfield-Mayaguez) entered in the seventh and pitched 1.1 innings.  He allowed no hits or runs.  (g/f:2-1)(ir-s:1-0)

Anthony Garcia (former Memphis-Carolina) started in right field and batted third.  1-for-2 with one double, one RBI, and two walks (one intentional).

Carolina beat Mayaguez 4-1
LBPRC Official Site Post Game

Saturday's Games:
Carolina (12-12) visits Santurce (11-12) @ 3:10 PM AST
Mayaguez (16-8) visits Caguas (8-15) @ 2:10 PM AST


Nicaraguan League:

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

Boer beat Chinandega 9-1
LBPN Official Site Post Game

Ronald Medrano (former GCL-Leon) started and pitched six innings.  He allowed two hits, no runs, and one walk.

Leon beat Rivas 1-0
LBPN Official Site Post Game

Notes:
Vicente Padilla (Leon) has also been handling the pitching coach role for Leon: La Prensa

Saturday's Games:
Leon (9-3) visits Chinandega (4-8) @ 4:00 PM
Boer (8-4) visits Rivas (3-9) @ 4:00 PM

Cardinals Winter League Notebook 12-9-18: Mikey Reynolds Collects Three Singles, One Home Run, & Three RBIs; Anthony Garcia Singles Twice & Drives In Two Runs; Jaime Garcia Strikes Out Two & Allows One Run Over Three Innings

Mikey Reynolds goes yard now and the @AdelaideBite are reaching for the broom closet! #ABL pic.twitter.com/PRJ8uY7ju9

— Brut® Australian Baseball League (@ABL) December 9, 2018

Mexican Pacific League:

Niko Vasquez (former Springfield-Jalisco) started as designated hitter and batted sixth.  1-for-4 with one double, one run, and two strikeouts.

Jalisco beat Mexicali 3-0
LMP Official Site Post Game

Jaime Garcia (former St. Louis-Hermosillo) started and pitched three innings.  He allowed one hit, one unearned run, one walk, and struck two out.  (p-s:39-25)(g/f:6-1)

Navojoa beat Hermosillo 5-1
LMP Official Site Post Game

Ramon Urias (Memphis-Mochis) started at shortstop and batted second.  1-for-3 with one run, one sacrifice, and one strikeout.

Mochis beat Mazatlan 3-1
LMP Official Site Post Game

Sunday's Games:
Mexicali (22-25) visits Jalisco (23-26) @ 3:15 PM CST
Mazatlan (23-25) visits Mochis (22-26) for a doubleheader beginning @ 4:10 PM MST
Navojoa (21-27) visits Hermosillo (28-21) @ 5:00 PM MST
Culiacan (28-21) visits Obregon (26-22) @ 5:10 PM MST


Venezuelan League:

No Games Scheduled For Sunday


Dominican League:

Stats:
Tommy Pham (former St. Louis-Escogido) has played in six games going 7-for-22 (.318) with one double, three RBIs, eight total bases, two runs, four walks, two stolen bases, eight strikeouts, one caught stealing, .423 OBP, .364 SLG, and .787 OPS.
Eugenio Velez (former Memphis-Cibaenas) has played in 21 games going 11-for-36 (.306) with one double, two triples, seven RBIs, 16 total bases, five runs, one walk, two stolen bases, six strikeouts, .324 OBP, .444 SLG, and .769 OPS.
Donovan Solano (former Memphis-Licey) has played in eight games going 10-for-33 (.303) with two doubles, one triple, three RBIs, 14 total bases, five runs, two walks, five strikeouts, .333 OBP, .434 SLG, and .758 OPS.
Yefri Perez (former MiLB signing-Cibaenas) has played in 19 games going 3-for-11 (.273) with three total bases, five runs, six stolen bases, six strikeouts, two caught stealing, .273 OBP, .273 SLG, and .545 OPS.
Francisco Pena (St. Louis free agent-Cibaenas) has played in 26 games going 18-for-70 (.257) with four doubles, two home runs, 11 RBIs, 28 total bases, seven runs, six walks,. 21 strikeouts, .333 OBP, .400 SLG, and .733 OPS.
Dean Anna (former St. Louis-Escogido) has played in 17 games going 14-for-64 (.219) with two doubles, one triple, five RBIs, 18 total bases, ten runs, six walks, one stolen base, nine strikeouts, .315 OBP, .281 SLG, and .596 OPS.
Audry Perez (former St. Louis-Estrellas) has played in 31 games going 21-for-100 (.210) with six doubles, ten RBIs, 27 total bases, five runs, two walks, 17 strikeouts, .219 OBP, .270 SLG, and .489 OPS.
Robelys Reyes (former Springfield-Escogido) has played in nine games going 0-for-1 (.000) with one run, five stolen bases, and one strikeout.

Chris Ellis (Memphis-Escogido) has made three starts posting a 1-1 record, 0.00 ERA, and 0.57 WHIP.  He's allowed seven hits, three unearned runs, one home run, three walks, hit three batters, and struck 14 out over 17.2 innings.
Genesis Cabrera (Memphis-Licey) has made 18 relief appearances posting a 0-0 record, 1.46 ERA, 0.73 WHIP, and ten holds.  He's allowed seven hits, two earned runs, two walks, and struck 17 out over 12.1 innings.
Evan MacLane (former St. Louis-Estrellas) has made six appearances (five starts) posting a 1-0 record, 3.09 ERA, and 1.03 WHIP.  He's allowed 21 hits, nine runs (eight earned), two home runs, three walks, and struck 16 out over 23.1 innings.
Raul Valdes (former St. Louis-Azucareros) has made ten starts (one complete game) posting a 3-4 record, 3.41 ERA, and 1.09 WHIP.  He's allowed 44 hits, 25 runs (22 earned), four home runs, 19 walks, hit two batters, and struck 50 out over 58 innings.
Yeison Medina (Palm Beach-Estrellas) has made ten relief appearances posting a 0-0 record, 7.56 ERA, and 1.44 WHIP.  He's allowed ten hits, seven earned runs, two walks, hit one batter, and struck seven out over 8.1 innings.

No Games Scheduled For Sunday


Meridana League:

Amaury Cazana (former Memphis-Marista) doubled and scored a run as Marista beat Morelos 9-4: Meridana Official Twitter and Meridana Official Twitter and Meridana Official Twitter


Veracruz League:

Jose Almarante (former Memphis-Acayucan) entered in the ninth and pitched one inning.  He allowed no hits or runs.  (g/f:1-2)

Acayucan beat Veracruz 4-0

Sunday's Games:
Acayucan (14-2) visits Veracruz (6-10) @ 1:00 PM
Ursulo Galvan (0-16) visits Jaltex (6-10) @ 1:00 PM


Colombian League:

Hector Garcia (former Johnson City-Monteria) started at third base and batted fifth.  1-for-4 with one RBI.

Monteria beat Cartagena 6-1
LCBP Official Site Post Game

Jose Calero (former GCL-Sincelejo) entered in the eighth and pitched one inning.  He allowed two hits, two earned runs, and one home run.  (p-s:17-11)(g/f:0-3)

Barranquilla beat Sincelejo 13-4
LCBP Official Site Post Game

Sunday's Games:
Sincelejo (14-12) visits Cartagena (11-16) @ 4:00 PM
Barranquilla (19-8) visits Monteria (9-17) @ 4:00 PM


Austalian Baseball League:

Mikey Reynolds (former Springfield-Adelaide) started at shortstop and batted second.  4-for-5 with one home run, three RBIs, three runs, and one sac fly.

Adelaide beat Geelong-Korea 12-4
ABL Official Site Post Game

Pete Kozma (former St. Louis-Perth) started at shortstop and batted third.  1-for-3 with one run, two walks, one fielding error, and assisted in one double play.

Perth beat Melbourne 7-1
ABL Official Site Post Game

No Games Scheduled Until Thursday


Puerto Rican League:

Anthony Garcia (former Memphis-Carolina) started in right field and batted fourth.  2-for-4 with two two-out RBIs and one strikeout.

Carolina beat Santurce 4-3
LBPRC Official Site Post Game

Jonathan Rodriguez (former Memphis-Caguas) started as designated hitter and batted sixth.  0-for-2 with two walks.

Mayaguez beat Caguas 2-0
LBPRC Official Site Post Game

Notes:
Anthony Garcia (former Memphis-Carolina) is making the transition into becoming a veteran and encouraging the younger players: LBPRC Official Site

Sunday's Games:
Carolina (10-10) visits Caguas (7-13) @ 2:10 PM AST
Mayaguez (13-7) visits Santurce (10-10) @ 3:10 PM AST


Nicaraguan League:

Edgard Montiel (former DSL-Chinandega) started and batted fourth.  0-for-2 with one walk and one strikeout.

Leon beat Chinandega 4-1
LBPN Official Site Post Game

Sunday's Games:
Boer (5-2) visits Rivas (2-5) @ 4:00 PM
Leon (4-3) visits Chinandega (3-4) @ 4:00 PM

Cardinals Winter League Notebook 11-30-18: Chris Ellis Strikes Out Five & Allows One Run Over Six Innings; Iker Franco Doubles, Walks Three Times, & Drives In Two Runs; Kurt Heyer Strikes Out Four & Allows Two Runs Over Six Innings For The Win

Chris Ellis - Leones del Escogido

Mexican Pacific League:

Kevin Medrano (former 2011 draft selection-Jalisco) started in right field and batted sixth.  1-for-3 with one double and one outfield assist.
Niko Vasquez (former Springfield-Jalisco) started as designated hitter and batted ninth.  0-for-1 with two walks.

Randy Arozarena (Memphis-Navojoa) started in left field and batted leadoff.  2-for-4 with one double and one strikeout.

Jalisco beat Navojoa 2-0
LMP Official Site Post Game

Iker Franco (former Springfield-Obregon) started at catcher and batted ninth.  1-for-2 with one double, two RBIs (one w/two-outs), one run, three walks, assisted in one double play, and allowed one stolen base.
Maikel Cleto (former St. Louis-Obregon) entered in the ninth and pitched one inning.  He allowed no hits or runs, three walks, and struck one out.  (p-s:27-11)(g/f:0-2)

Ramon Urias (Memphis-Mochis) started at shortstop and batted fourth.  0-for-3 with one walk, one strikeout, grounded into one double play, and assisted in one double play.
Hector Villalobos (State College-Mochis) entered in the seventh and pitched one inning.  He allowed one hit, one earned run, one home run, and struck two out.  (p-s:19-13)(g/f:0-1)(ir-s:2-0)

Obregon beat Mochis 6-0
LMP Official Site Post Game

Irving Lopez (Palm Beach-Hermosillo) started at second base and batted eighth.  1-for-4 with one RBI, one strikeout, and assisted in one double play.

Hermosillo beat Mexicali 5-2
LMP Official Site Post Game

Notes:
Jaime Garcia (former St. Louis-Hermosillo) has joined Hermosillo: LMP Official Site

Friday's Games:
Culiacan (25-16) visits Jalisco (19-22) @ 7:15 PM CST
Navojoa (19-21) visits Obregon (22-19) @ 7:10 PM MST
Mochis (18-23) visits Hermosillo (21-20) @ 7:30 PM MST
Mexicali (19-21) visits Mazatlan (20-21) @ 8:00 PM MST


Venezuelan League:

Rafael Ortega (former Memphis-Caribes) started in centerfield and batted leadoff.  3-for-5 with one double and three runs.
Cesar Valera (former Palm Beach-Caribes) started at shortstop and batted second.  2-for-4 with one RBI, one sacrifice, and assisted in two double plays.
Jose Godoy (Palm Beach-Caribes) started at catcher and batted seventh.  0-for-4 with one strikeout.

Wilfredo Tovar (former Memphis-Caracas) started at second base and batted leadoff.  0-for-4 with one ground into double play and assisted in two double plays.

Caribes beat Caracas 3-1
LVBP Official Site Post Game

Jose Martinez (St. Louis-La Guaira) started as designated hitter and batted third.  2-for-5 with one double, one two-out RBI, and one run.

Imeldo Diaz (State College-Margarita) started at shortstop and batted seventh.  1-for-4 with one double, one RBI, one sac fly, one strikeout, and assisted in one double play.

La Guaira beat Margarita 8-3
LVBP Official Site Post Game

Ildemaro Vargas (former Springfield-Lara) started at second base and batted leadoff.  0-for-4 with one strikeout and assisted in one double plays.
Rangel Ravelo (Memphis-Lara) started at first base and batted second.  1-for-4 and assisted in two double plays.

Lara beat Zulia 4-0
LVBP Official Site Post Game

Ronny Cedeno (former St. Louis signing-Magallanes) started at second base and batted second.  0-for-4 with two strikeouts.

Aragua beat Magallanes 7-2
LVBP Official Site Post Game

Friday's Games:
Caribes (19-22) visits Caracas (19-21) @ 5:00 PM VST
La Guaira (19-21) visits Margarita (21-21) @ 5:00 PM VST
Magallanes (22-19) visits Lara (25-16) @ 6:00 PM VST


Dominican League:

Dean Anna (former St. Louis-Escogido) started at third base and batted leadoff.  0-for-4 with one ground into double play and one fielding error.
Robelys Reyes (former Springfield-Escogido) entered late in the game asa pinch runner.
Steven Baron (St. Louis free agent-Escogido) started at catcher and batted ninth.  0-for-1 with one walk and one strikeout.
Chris Ellis (Memphis-Escogido) started and pitched six innings.  He allowed one hit, one unearned run, one walk, and struck five out for the losing decision (0-1).  (g/f:7-2)

Cibao beat Escogido 1-0
Bengaleses Post Game

Audry Perez (former St. Louis-Estrellas) started as designated hitter and batted seventh.  0-for-3 with one strikeout.
Yeison Medina (Palm Beach-Estrellas) entered in the fifth and pitched one inning.  He allowed no hits or runs, one walk, and struck one out.  (g/f:1-1)(ir-s:1-1)

Azucareros beat Estrellas 6-1
Bengaleses Post Game

Francisco Pena (St. Louis-Cibaenas) started at catcher and batted eighth.  0-for-3 with two strikeouts.

Licey beat Cibaenas 4-0
Bengaleses Post Game

Notes:
Yairo Munoz (St. Louis-Azucareros) received permission to play but his agent has asked him to take the offseason off and may not play now: Azucareros Official Site

Friday's Games:
Licey (19-18) visits Escogido (19-18) @ 6:15 PM AST
Cibaenas (16-21) visits Azucareros (18-19) @ 6:30 PM AST
Estrellas (20-17) visits Cibao (19-18) @ 6:30 PM AST


Colombian League:

Stats:
Hector Garcia (former Johnson City-Monteria) has played in seven games going 5-for-25 (.200) with three RBIs, five total bases, four runs, two walks, one sac fly, five strikeouts, .250 OBA, .200 SLG, and .450 OPS.

Jackson Solarte (former VSL-Barranquilla) has made seven appearances posting a 2.25 ERA and 1.50 WHIP.  He's allowed nine hits, two earned runs, three walks, thrown one wild pitch, and struck five out over eight innings.
Dewin Perez (former Peoria-Barranquilla) has made seven appearances posting a 3.75 ERA and 1.33 WHIP.  He's allowed nine hits, six runs (five earned), seven walks, thrown one wild pitch, and struck five out over 12 innings.
Wilman Madera (DSL-Barranquilla) has made six appearances posting a 3.86 ERA and 1.29 WHIP.  He's allowed five hits, two earned runs, one walk, and struck four out over 4.2 innings.
Enrique Perez (Johnson City-Barranquilla) has made six appearances posting a 4.15 ERA and 2.08 WHIP.  He's allowed three hits, two earned runs, six walks, thrown four wild pitches, and struck one out over 4.1 innings.
Jose Calero (former GCL-Sincelejo) has made eight appearances posting a 4.35 ERA and 1.45 WHIP.  He's allowed nine hits, 11 runs (five earned), one home run, six walks, thrown three wild pitches, and struck 13 out over 10.1 innings.
Geddy Guerra (former VSL-Monteria) has made three appearances posting a 7.30 ERA and 1.70 WHIP.  He's allowed 18 hits, ten earned runs, three walks, thrown one wild pitch, and struck seven out over 12.1 innings.
Ramon Ulacio (former GCL-Monteria) has made six appearances posting a 14.86 ERA and 2.25 WHIP.  He's allowed 14 hits, 12 runs (11 earned), one walk, thrown one wild pitch, and struck five out over 6.2 innings.

Friday's Games:
Sincelejo (11-7) visits Cartagena (6-13) @ 7:00 PM
Monteria (5-12) visits Barranquilla (15-5) @ 7:00 PM


Australian Baseball League:

Pete Kozma (former St. Louis-Perth) started at shortstop and batted second.  0-for-4 with one strikeout.

Mikey Reynolds (former Springfield-Adelaide) started at shortstop and batted second.  1-for-2 with two walks and one caught stealing.
Kurt Heyer (former Memphis-Adelaide) started and pitched six innings.  He allowed seven hits, two earned runs, one home run, and struck four out for the winning decision (2-1).  (p-s:73-52)(g/f:6-6)

Adelaide beat Perth 3-2
ABL Official Site Post Game

Saturday's Games:
Canberra (4-5) visits Auckland (2-6) for a doubleheader beginning @ 7:00 AM CT
Sydney (6-3) visits Brisbane (4-4) for a doubleheader beginning @ 2:30 PM AEST
Geelong-Korea (2-8) visits Melbourne (7-3) @ 7:00 PM AET
Perth (7-3) visits Adelaide (5-5) @ 7:20 PM ACT


Puerto Rican League:

Yariel Gonzalez (Peoria-Mayaguez) entered late in the game at first base and batted fourth.  0-for-1 at the plate.

Santurce beat Mayaguez 2-0
LBPRC Official Site Post Game

Anthony Garcia (former Memphis-Carolina) started in right field and batted third.  1-for-2 with one double and one hit by pitch.
Juan Caballero (former Johnson City-Carolina) entered in the sixth and pitched 1.2 innings.  He allowed one hit, no runs, and three walks.  (g/f:1-3)(ir-s:2-2)

Caguas beat Carolina 7-0
LBPRC Official Site Post Game

Friday's Games:
Caguas (5-7) visits Santurce (6-6) @ 7:10 PM AST
Carolina (7-5) visits Mayaguez (6-6) @ 6:10 PM AST


Nicaraguan League:

Friday's Games:
Leon (0-0) visits Chinandega (0-0) @ 6:00 PM
Boer (0-0) visits Rivas (0-0) @ 6:00 PM

Cardinals Winter League Notebook 11-21-18: Rangel Ravelo Singles Twice & Hits A Two-Run Homer; Ramon Urias Singles Twice & Drives In One Run; Fernando Salas & Jaime Garcia To Pitch In LMP

#Cardenales blanqueó al #Magallanes con cuadrangular de Rangel Ravelo incluido. Lee más aquí: https://t.co/Jv2yHS77wh pic.twitter.com/RcOqzkqPNs

— NaGuara.com (@soynaguara) November 21, 2018

Mexican Pacific League:

Maikel Cleto (former St. Louis-Obregon) entered in the ninth and pitched one inning.  He allowed one hit, no runs, one walk, and struck two out.  (p-s:30-19)(g/f:1-1)

Daric Barton (former Peoria-Jalisco) started at first base and batted fifth.  0-for-4 with one strikeout and assisted in two double plays.
Kevin Medrano (former 2011 draft selection-Jalisco) started in left field and batted seventh.  1-for-4 with one double and two strikeouts.

Obregon beat Jalisco 10-4
LMP Official Site Post Game

Ramon Urias (Memphis-Mochis) started at second base and batted fourth.  2-for-4 with one RBI, one run, one sac fly, and one fielding error.

Mexicali beat Mochis 8-7
LMP Official Site Post Game

Cedric Hunter (former Memphis-Hermosillo) started in right field and batted fifth.  2-for-4 with one double and one strikeout.
Irving Lopez (Palm Beach-Hermosillo) entered late in the game as a pinch runner and scored one run.

Hermosillo beat Culiacan 4-3
LMP Official Site Post Game

Randy Arozarena (Memphis-Navojoa) started in left field and batted second.  0-for-3 with one run, one walk, one stolen base, and two strikeouts.

Navojoa beat Mazatlan 3-0
LMP Official Site Post Game

Notes:
Fernando Salas (former St. Louis-Hermosillo) and Jaime Garcia (former St. Louis-Hermosillo) are expected to join Hermosillo in the next couple days: Hermosillo Official Site

Wednesday's Games:
Obregon (16-17) visits Jalisco (15-18) @ 7:15 PM CST
Mexicali (16-16) visits Mochis (14-19) @ 7:30 PM MST
Culiacan (20-13) visits Hermosillo (17-16) @ 7:30 PM MST
Mazatlan (17-16) visits Navojoa (16-16) @ 7:30 PM MST


Venezuelan League:

Imeldo Diaz (State College-Margarita) started at shortstop and batted seventh.  1-for-4 with one strikeout, one fielding error, and assisted in one double play.

Rafael Ortega (former Memphis-Caribes) started in centerfield and batted leadoff.  1-for-4 with one two-out RBI and one run.
Cesar Valera (former Palm Beach-Caribes) started in left field and batted second.  0-for-2 with one run, one walk, and one hit by pitch.
Jose Godoy (Palm Beach-Caribes) entered late in the game at catcher.

Caribes beat Margarita 11-2
LVBP Official Site Post Game

Ronny Cedeno (former St. Louis signing-Magallanes) started at second base and batted second.  0-for-4 with one strikeout and assisted in one double play.

Ildemaro Vargas (former Springfield-Lara) started at second base and batted leadoff.  2-for-4 with one double and one run.
Rangel Ravelo (Memphis-Lara) started in left field and batted third.  3-for-4 with one home run, two RBIs, and one run.

Lara beat Magallanes 2-0
LVBP Official Site Post Game

Notes:
Rangel Ravelo (Memphis-Lara) is nearing the mark of 100 career RBIs in the LVBP, which would make him the sixth foreign player in Lara history to do so: Lider

Misael Siverio (Quintana Roo free agent-Navojoa) was robbed and delayed his arrival with Caribes: El Emergente

Williams Perez (MiLB signing-Lara) left the team for a family emergence: El Emergente

Wednesday's Games:
Zulia (15-17) visits La Guaira (13-19) @ 5:00 PM VST
Margarita (17-17) visits Caribes (14-19) @ 5:00 PM VST
Lara (22-12) visits Aragua (14-16) @ 6:00 PM VST
Caracas (17-15) visits Magallanes (18-15) @ 6:00 PM VST


Venezuelan Parallel League:

Carlos Talavera (former Johnson City-Aragua B) started at first base and batted third.  0-for-4 with one strikeout.

Boston beat Aragua B 4-1

Wednesday's Games:
Boston (14-5-2) visits Los Angeles (16-6-2) for a doubleheader beginning @ 10:00 AM VST
Aragua (11-13) visits Philadelphia (9-16-1) @ 10:00 AM VST


Dominican League:

Raul Valdes (former St. Louis-Azucareros) started and pitched six innings.  He allowed four hits, two earned runs, one home run, two walks, hit one batter, threw two wild pitches, and struck four out for the losing decision (3-3).  (g/f:4-9)

Robelys Reyes (former Springfield-Escogido) entered late in the game as a pinch runner and stole one base.
Dean Anna (former St. Louis-Escogido) started at third base and batted eighth.  0-for-3 with one walk.

Escogido beat Azucareros 2-1
LIDOM Official Site Post Game

Francisco Pena (St. Louis free agent-Cibaenas) started at catcher and batted eighth.  0-for-2 with one strikeout.
Eugenio Velez (former Memphis-Cibaenas) entered late in the game as a pinch hitter and batted eighth.  1-for-1 with one double and one run.

Estrellas beat Cibaenas 3-2
Bengaleses Post Game

Genesis Cabrera (Memphis-Licey) entered in the eighth and pitched to one batter.  He allowed no hits or runs for the hold (7).  (ir-s:1-0)

Licey beat Cibao 3-2
Bengaleses Post Game

Notes:
The reason Lino Rivera (former Arkansas) left Cibaenas was due to difference of opinions with upper management: Listin Diario

Wednesday's Games:
Cibao (14-16) visits Licey (15-15) @ 6:15 PM AST
Escogido (16-14) visits Azucareros (14-16) @ 6:30 PM AST
Estrellas (17-13) visits Cibaenas (14-16) @ 7:00 PM AST


Colombian League:

Ramon Ulacio (former GCL-Monteria) entered in the seventh and pitched to six batters.  He allowed three hits, three earned runs, and struck one out.  (p-s:19-13)(g/f:2-0)

Barranquilla beat Monteria 7-0
LCBP Official Site Post Game

Wednesday's Games:
Monteria (3-9) visits Barranquilla (10-3) @ 7:00 PM
Cartagena (4-8) visits Sincelejo (8-5) @ 7:00 PM


Puerto Rican League:

Jonathan Rodriguez (former Memphis-Caguas) started as designated hitter and batted sixth.  0-for-3 with one two-out RBI, one run, two walks, and one strikeout.

Santurce beat Caguas 15-5
LBPRC Official Site Post Game

Wednesday's Games:
Carolina (1-4) visits Caguas (3-2) @ 12:10 PM AST
Mayaguez (3-1) visits Santurce (2-3) @ 1:10 PM AST

Cardinals Winter League Notebook 11-1-17: Yadier Molina Begins His Managerial Career; Rafael Ortega Singles, Walks, & Drives In Three Runs; Curt Smith Walks & Hits A Solo Home Run

Yadier Molina - Puerto Rico MGR

Arizona Fall League:

Charlie Tilson (former Memphis-Glendale) started in centerfield and batted leadoff.  0-for-4 with one strikeout.

Aramis Garcia (former 2011 draft selection-Scottsdale) started at catcher and batted second.  0-for-5 with one strikeout and grounded into one double play.

Scottsdale beat Glendale 6-2
MLB Official Site Post Game

Edmundo Sosa (Palm Beach-Surprise) started at shortstop and batted second.  1-for-4 with one caught stealing/pickoff.
John Nogowski (Springfield-Surprise) started at first base and batted fifth.  0-for-4 with one strikeout, grounded into one double play, and assisted in two double plays.
Arturo Reyes (Memphis-Surprise) entered in the ninth and pitched one inning.  He allowed three hits, two earned runs, and threw one wild pitch.  (p-s:17-8)(g/f:1-1)

Peoria beat Surprise 9-2
MLB Official Site Post Game

Peter Mooney (former 2010 draft selection-Salt River) started at shortstop and batted ninth.  0-for-4 with two strikeouts and assisted in two double plays.

Ian Rice (former 2012 draft selection-Mesa) started at catcher and batted seventh.  1-for-2 with one RBI, one walk, one strikeout, allowed two stolen bases, and one pickoff error.

Salt River beat Mesa 8-2
MLB Official Site Post Game

Wednesday's Games:
Glendale (8-10) visits Salt River (7-10-1) @ 12:35 PM MST
Mesa (10-8) visits Surprise (8-10) @ 12:35 PM MST
Scottsdale (9-8-1) visits Peoria (11-7) @ 12:35 PM MST


Mexican Pacific League:

Maikel Cleto (former St. Louis-Mochis) entered in the ninth and pitched one inning.  He allowed one hit, no runs, and struck one out for the save (4).  (p-s:14-9)(g/f:2-0)

Mochis beat Mexicali 5-2
LMP Official Site Post Game

Jesus Cruz (State College-Jalisco) started and pitched 3.1 innings.  He allowed six hits, six earned runs, one home run, three walks, and struck three out for the losing decision (0-1).  (p-s:73-41)(g/f:4-2)

Efren Navarro (former Memphis-Hermosillo) started at first base and batted third.  1-for-3 with one RBI, one run, one walk, and assisted in one double play.

Hermosillo beat Jalisco 6-2
LMP Official Site Post Game

Niko Vasquez (former Springfield-Navojoa) entered late in the game as a pinch hitter and batted eighth.  1-for-1 at the plate.

Obregon beat Navojoa 4-2
LMP Official Site Post Game

Notes:
Jaime Garcia (former St. Louis-Hermosillo) will visit Hermosillo for a press conference: Hermosillo Official Site

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


Venezuelan League:

Rafael Ortega (former Memphis-Caribes) started in centerfield and batted leadoff.  1-for-4 with three RBIs (two w/two-outs), two runs, one walk, and one strikeout.
Cesar Valera (former Palm Beach-Caribes) started at second base and batted leadoff.  1-for-5 with two strikeouts.
Nick Greenwood (former St. Louis-Caribes) entered in the seventh and pitched to one batter.  He allowed one hit and no runs.  (p-s:1-1)(ir-s:1-0)

Wilfredo Tovar (Memphis-Caracas) started at shortstop and batted second.  1-for-5 with one two-out RBI.

Caribes beat Caracas 12-3
LVBP Official Site Post Game

Rayder Ascenio (Palm Beach-Magallanes) entered late in the game at second base and batted second.  2-for-2 and assisted in one double play.

La Guaira beat Magallanes 12-6
LVBP Official Site Post Game

Notes:
Caribes traded Pedro Rodriguez (former MiLB signing) to Magallanes: LVBP Official Site and Magallanes Official Site

Miguel Socolovich (Memphis-Caracas) began training with Caracas and Rafael Ortega (former Memphis-Caribes) will try to get on base as much as possible: LVBP Official Site and Caracas Official Site and Lider

Rangel Ravelo (Memphis-Lara) was removed from the Lara active roster: LVBP Official Site

Eduardo Sanchez (former St. Louis-Margarita) was added back to the Margarita active roster: El Emergente

Wednesday's Games:
Zulia (8-9) visits La Guaira (8-10) @ 7:00 PM VET
Caribes (8-11) visits Aragua (14-4) @ 7:00 PM VET
Caracas (9-9) visits Margarita (8-10) @ 7:00 PM VET
Magallanes (8-8) visits Lara (8-10) @ 7:00 PM VET


Venezuelan Parallel League:

Jose Gomez (former Johnson City-La Guaira) started and pitched 4.1 innings.  He allowed six hits, one earned run, two walks, and struck four out.

La Guaira beat Magallanes 8-1

Carlos Talavera (Johnson City-Margarita/Aragua) started in left field and batted fifth.  0-for-2 with one walk, one hit by pitch, and one sacrifice.
Imeldo Diaz (State College-Margarita/Aragua) started at third base and batted ninth.  1-for-3 with one double, one RBI, one run, and one walk.

Margarita-Aragua beat Lara 9-8

Wednesday's Games:
Margarita-Aragua (5-2-4) visits Boston (10-3-2) @ 11:00 AM VET
La Guaira (4-5-2) visits Philadelphia (4-8-3) @ 11:00 AM VET


Dominican League:

Magneuris Sierra (St. Louis-Azucareros) started in right field and moved to center, batting second.  0-for-3 with one walk, two strikeouts, one caught stealing, and one outfield assist.
Luis Cruz (former Memphis-Azucareros) entered late in the game at catcher and batted eighth.  0-for-1 with one run and one strikeout.
Eugenio Velez (former Memphis-Azucareros) entered late in the game at a pinch hitter and batted ninth.  0-for-1 at the plate.
Raul Valdes (former St. Louis-Azucareros) started and pitched six innings.  He allowed eight hits, five runs (two earned), one intentional walk, and struck four out for the losing decision (0-1).  (g/f:7-3)

Cibaenas beat Azucareros 5-2
LIDOM Official Site Post Game

Wednesday's Games:
Cibaenas (6-7) visits Escogido (8-5) @ 7:15 PM AST
Estrellas (9-4) visits Cibao (9-4) @ 7:30 PM AST
Licey (4-9) visits Azucareros (3-10) @ 7:30 PM AST


Nicaraguan League:

Curt Smith (former Springfield-Chinandega) started in right field and batted fourth.  2-for-4 with one home run, one RBI, two runs, one walk, and one strikeout.

Rivas beat Chinandega 10-5
LBPN Official Site Post Game

Wednesday's Games:
Boer (2-3) visits Leon (2-2)
Rivas (4-1) visits Chinandega (1-3)


U-23 World Cup (November 22, 2017):

Notes:
Yadier Molina (St. Louis-Carolina) held a meeting with the coaching staff and the team will train at St. Louis' Jupiter complex: Primera Hora and El Nuevo Dia and El Vocero


Puerto Rican League (January 6, 2018):

Notes:
The Nippon Professional League will not be sending players this season due to Hurricane Maria: Kyodo News

Cardinals Winter League Notebook 12-10-16: Kevin Herget Strikes Out Two & Holds Two Inherited Runners On Base Over One & A Third Scoreless Innings For The Save; Malik Collymore Singles & Hits A Three-Run Homer In Doubleheader; Raul Valdes 12th Pitcher In LIDOM History To Strike Out 400

Kevin Herget - Indios de Mayaguez

Venezuelan League:

Ildemaro Vargas (former Palm Beach-Lara) started at second base and batted leadoff.  1-for-3 with one run and two walks.

Lara beat Zulia 8-0
LVBP Official Site Post Game

Rafael Ortega (former Memphis-Caribes) started in centerfield and batted leadoff.  2-for-4 with one run.
Pedro Rodriguez (former MiLB signing-Caribes) entered in the ninth and pitched one inning.  He allowed no hits or runs.  (p-s:13-9)(g/f:2-1)

Jose Martinez (St. Louis-La Guaira) started in right field and batted third.  2-for-4 at the plate.

Caribes beat La Guaira 8-2
LVBP Official Site Post Game

Wilfredo Tovar (MiLB signing-Caracas) started at shortstop and batted leadoff.  0-for-5 and assisted in one double play.

Breyvic Valera (Memphis-Margarita) started in left field and batted third.  0-for-4 and one outfield assist.

Caracas beat Margarita 4-2
LVBP Official Site Post Game

Jorge Rondon (former St. Louis-Aragua) entered in the eighth and pitched to three batters.  He allowed one hit and no runs.  (p-s:7-6)(g/f:2-0)(ir-s:2-2)

Tommy Pham (St. Louis-Magallanes) started in left field and batted leadoff.  0-for-3 with one strikeout.

Magallanes beat Aragua 5-1
LVBP Official Site Post Game

Notes:
Ronny Cedeno (former MLB signing-Magallanes) is out of action with ankle injury: LVBP Official Site

Anderson Gerdel (former Palm Beach-La Guaira) was removed from the La Guaira active roster: El Emergente

Saturday's Games:
Magallanes (21-27) visits Aragua (21-26) @ 5:30 PM VET
Caribes (26-25) visits Caracas (21-26) @ 6:00 PM VET


Venezuelan Parallel League:

Cesar Valera (former Palm Beach-Caribes) started at shortstop and batted seventh.  2-for-4 with two runs, one walk, and one strikeout.

Margarita-Caribes beat Boston 12-4

Dail Villanueva (former Peoria-Caracas) entered in the sixth and pitched 1.1 innings.  He allowed no hits or runs, and struck one out.

Johny Celis (former MiLB tryout-La Guaira) started as designated hitter and batted third.  1-for-3 with one run, two walks, and one strikeout.
Jose Gonzalez (former Springfield-La Guaira) started at catcher and batted fourth.  3-for-4 with one home run, one RBI, one run, one walk, and committed one error.
Hector Garcia (former Johnson City-La Guaira) started in left field and batted fifth.  1-for-4 with one strikeout.
Geddy Guerra (former VSL-La Guaira) entered in the eighth and pitched 1.1 innings.  He allowed two hits, no runs, and struck one out.

Caracas beat La Guaira 7-6

Saturday's Games:
Caracas (25-13-2) visits Boston (27-13) @ 10:00 AM VET
Margarita-Caribes (22-18) visits Lara (28-11) @ 10:00 AM VET


Mexican Pacific League:

Luis Garcia (former New Haven-Hermosillo) started at first base and batted fifth.  1-for-4 with one strikeout and assisted in two double plays.
Dean Anna (former St. Louis-Hermosillo) started at third base and batted sixth.  0-for-3 with one strikeout and assisted in one double play.

Obregon beat Hermosillo 1-0
LMP Official Site Post Game

Randy Arozarena (MiLB signing-Navojoa) started in left field and batted leadoff.  0-for-3 with one run, one walk, one hit by pitch, one stolen base, and one caught stealing.
Niko Vasquez (former Springfield-Navojoa) started at shortstop and batted fifth.  0-for-4 with two strikeouts.

Mazatlan beat Navojoa 3-2
LMP Official Site Post Game

Irving Wilson (GCL-Culiacan) started at catcher and batted ninth.  0-for-3 with one ground into double play and allowed one stolen base.

Mexicali beat Culiacan 10-4
LMP Official Site Post Game

Notes:
Iker Franco (former Springfield-Culiacan) was placed on the inactive list and can be activated on December 17, 2016: LMP Official Site Post Game

Saturday's Games:
Jalisco (21-29) visits Mochis (27-24) @ 6:00 PM MT
Navojoa (28-23) visits Mazatlan (20-31) @ 6:00 PM MT
Hermosillo (28-23) visits Obregon (25-25) @ 6:00 PM MST
Culiacan (26-25) visits Mexicali (28-23) @ 6:00 PM PT


Dominican League:

Donovan Solano (former Memphis-Licey) started at third base and batted seventh.  1-for-4 with three runs, one walk, and one throwing error.

Licey beat Cibao 13-0
Listin Diario Post Game

Notes:
Raul Valdes (former St. Louis-Azucareros) became the 12th pitcher in LIDOM history to strike out 400: Azucareros Official Site

Saturday's Games:
Azucareros (17-21) visits Escogido (16-21) @ 4:00 PM AST
Cibao (21-16) visits Estrellas (20-19) @ 7:30 PM AST
Licey (20-18) visits Cibaenas (20-19) @ 7:30 PM AST


Puerto Rican League:

Anthony Garcia (Memphis-Carolina) started in right field and batted third.  2-for-4 with one double.

Carolina beat Santurce 1-0
LBPRC Official Site Post Game

Jonathan Rodriguez (Memphis free agent-Mayaguez) started at first base and batted sixth.  1-for-4 with one double, one hit by pitch, two strikeouts, one caught stealing, and assisted in one double play.
Pete Parise (former Memphis-Mayaguez) entered in the seventh and pitched 1.1 innings.  He allowed one hit, no runs, one walk, and struck one out for the hold (1).  (g/f:1-2)
Kevin Herget (Palm Beach-Mayaguez) entered in the eighth and pitched 1.1 innings.  He allowed one hit, no runs, and struck two out for the save (8).  (g/f:0-1)(ir-s:2-0)

Robby Rowland (Springfield-Caguas) entered in the eighth and pitched one inning.  He allowed two hits, two earned runs, two walks, hit one batter, and struck one out.  (g/f:1-0)

Mayaguez beat Caguas 4-1
LBPRC Official Site Post Game

No Games Scheduled For Saturday


Nicaraguan League:

Curt Smith (former Springfield-Chinandega) started as designated hitter and batted fourth.  2-for-5 with one RBI, one run, and one strikeout.
Edgard Montiel (former DSL-Chinandega) started at third base and batted seventh.  3-for-5 with one RBI.

Fidencio Flores (former GCL-Boer) started and pitched four innings.  He allowed six hits, three earned runs, four walks, threw one wild pitch, and struck one out.  (g/f:1-6)

Chinandega beat Boer 7-4
LNBP Official Site Post Game

Saturday's Games:
Boer (15-15) Rivas (16-13) @ 2:00 PM
Granada (12-18) visits Chinandega (16-13) @ 4:00 PM


Colombian League:

Notes:
Results from the Home Run Derby: El Heraldo

Saturday's Game:
All-Star Game @ 5:00 PM


Australian Baseball League:

Malik Collymore (former Johnson City-Sydney) started in centerfield and batted second.  1-for-3 with one home run, three RBIs, and one run.

Sydney beat Brisbane 6-2 in game one of doubleheader
Sydney Official Site Post Game

Malik Collymore (former Johnson City-Sydney) started in centerfield and batted second.  1-for-3 with one run, two walks, one stolen base, and one strikeout.

Sydney beat Brisbane 9-8 in game two of doubleheader
Sydney Official Site Post Game

Sunday's Games:
Brisbane (6-9) visits Sydney (9-6) @ 1:00 PM AET
Canberra (7-8) visits Melbourne (11-4) @ 1:00 PM AET


Panama League (January 6, 2017):

Notes:
Ruben Tejada (former St. Louis-Cocle) is confirmed to be playing with Cocle: Cocle Official Twitter


World Baseball Classic (March 6, 2017):

Notes:
Jaime Garcia (former St. Louis-Hermosillo) is confirmed to be pitching for Mexico: Lider