Cardinals Winter League Notebook 11-2-17: Joel Pineiro Assists In Puerto Rico's U-23 Camp; Richard Castillo Pitched One & Two-Thirds Scoreless Innings & Holds Two Inherited Runners On Base For The Hold; Imeldo Diaz Triples & Drives In One Run

Joel Pineiro (far right) - Puerto Rico

Arizona Fall League:

Oscar Mercado (Springfield-Surprise) started in centerfield and batted leadoff.  1-for-5 with one strikeout and grounded into one double play.
Andrew Knizner (Springfield-Surprise) started at first base and batted fourth.  0-for-3 with one walk, one strikeout, grounded into one double play, and assisted in two double plays.
Josh Lucas (St. Louis-Surprise) entered in the ninth and pitched one inning.  He allowed two hits, two earned runs, one home run, and struck two out.  (p-s:15-13)

Mesa beat Surprise 8-5
MLB Official Site Post Game

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


Mexican Pacific League:

Robert Stock (former Palm Beach-Jalisco) entered in the ninth and pitched one inning.  He allowed no hits or runs, and one walk for the save (4).  (p-s:17-10)(g/f:1-1)

Efren Navarro (former Memphis-Hermosillo) started at first base and batted second.  2-for-5 with two runs, one walk, and grounded into one double play.

Jalisco beat Hermosillo 9-6
LMP Official Site Post Game

Cedric Hunter (former Memphis-Obregon) entered late in the game in centerfield and batted ninth.  1-for-2 with one run.

Obregon beat Navojoa 6-2
LMP Official Site Post Game

Notes:
Jaime Garcia (former St. Louis-Hermosillo) visited with the media on his visit: Beisbol Planeta Twitter

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


Venezuelan League:

Richard Castillo (former Memphis-Zulia) entered in the fourth and pitched 1.2 innings.  He allowed one hit, no runs, and one walk for the winning decision (2-0).  (p-s:31-18)(g/f:3-2)(ir-s:2-0)

Pedro Echemendia (Memphis-La Guaira) entered in the eighth and pitched one inning.  He allowed two hits, one earned run, and struck one out.  (p-s:13-8)(g/f:2-0)

Zulia beat La Guaira 9-1
LVBP Official Site Post Game

Wilfredo Tovar (Memphis-Caracas) started at shortstop and batted eighth.  0-for-3 with one walk and assisted in two double plays.

Dennis Ortega (State College-Margarita) started at catcher and batted eighth.  1-for-3 with one two-out RBI and one caught stealing.

Margarita beat Caracas 4-3
LVBP Official Site Post Game

Rafael Ortega (former Memphis-Caribes) started in centerfield and batted leadoff.  0-for-4 with one RBI, one sac fly, and one strikeout.
Cesar Valera (former Palm Beach-Caribes) started at second base and bated ninth.  2-for-2 with one two-out RBI, one sacrifice, and assisted in one double play.

Aragua beat Caribes 7-6
LVBP Official Site Post Game

Rayder Ascanio (Palm Beach-Magallanes) started at shortstop and batted second.  0-for-3 with one run and one strikeout.
Ronny Cedeno (former St. Louis-Magallanes) started at third base and batted fifth.  1-for-4 and one fielding error.
Jose Martinez (former Springfield-Magallanes) entered late in the game as designated hitter and batted seventh.  0-for-1 at the plate.

Lara beat Magallanes 4-3
LVBP Official Site Post Game

Notes:
Carlos Talavera (Johnson City-Aragua) was added to the Aragua active roster: LVBP Official Site

Pedro Rodriguez (former MiLB signing-Magallanes) is expected to join Magallanes next week: LVBP Official Site

Jermaine Curtis (former St. Louis-Zulia) expected to join Zulia in the second half of the season: El Emergente

Thursday's Games:
Zulia (9-9) visits La Guaira (8-11) @ 7:00 PM VET
Caribes (8-12) visits Magallanes (9-10) @ 7:00 PM VET
Caracas (9-10) visits Margarita (9-10) @ 7:00 PM VET
Aragua (15-4) visits Lara (9-10) @ 7:00 PM VET


Venezuelan Parallel League:

Imeldo Diaz (State College-Margarita/Aragua) started at shortstop and batted seventh.  1-for-5 with one triple, one RBI, and one run.

Boston beat Margarita-Aragua 9-8

Thursday's Games:
Lara (7-6-2) visits Margarita-Aragua (5-3-4) @ 9:00 AM VET
Philadelphia (4-8-4) visits La Guaira (4-5-3) @ 10:00 AM VET
Magallanes (4-10-1) visits Boston (11-3-2) @ 11:00 AM VET


Dominican League:

Magneuris Sierra (St. Louis-Azucareros) entered late in the game in left field and batted fourth.  0-for-1 with one run.
Eugenio Velez (former Memphis-Azucareros) started in left field and batted sixth.  1-for-3 with one RBI, one run, one sacrifice, and in strikeout.
Jayson Aquino (former waiver claim-Azuararos) entered fifth and pitched to two batters.  He allowed no hits or runs.  (g/f:2-0)(ir-s:3-2)

Azucareros beat Licey 11-9
LIDOM Official Site Post Game

No Games Scheduled For Thursday


Nicaraguan League:

Curt Smith (former Springfield-Chinandega) started as designated hitter and batted fourth.  0-for-3 with one walk.

Chinandega beat Rivas 6-5
LBPN Official Site Post Game

No Games Scheduled For Thursday


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

Notes:
Joel Pineiro (former St. Louis) shared his knowledge with Puerto Rican players: Primera Hora and Video

Cardinals Winter League Notebook 2-9-17: Randy Ruiz Jersey Heading To Baseball Hall Of Fame; Yadier Molina Anxious To Represent Puerto Rico In World Baseball Classic; List Of Current & Former Cardinals Players On WBC Rosters

Randy Ruiz - Criollos de Caguas

Australian Baseball League Championship:

Friday's Game:
Brisbane (23-19) visits Melbourne (26-14)) @ 7:30 PM AET


California Winter League:

Final Regular Season Standings:
1. Palm Spring Chill 11-3
2. Palm Springs Power 11-3
3. Toronto 9-6
4. New York 9-6
5. Oregon 9-6
6. British Columbia 7-6
7. Canada 7-7
8. Hit King 7-7
9. Manitoba 6-9
10. Coachella Valley 5-10
11. Washington 3-12
12. Alberta 3-12

Thursday's Playoff Games:
Manitoba (6-9) visits Hit King (7-7) @ 9:00 AM
Washington (3-12) visits British Columbia (7-6) @ 10:00 AM
Coachella Valley (5-10) visits Canada (7-7) @ 11:30 AM
Alberta (3-12) visits Oregon (9-6) @ 12:30 PM


Caribbean Series:

Final Stats:
Ronny Cedeno (former MLB signing-Zulia) played in four games going 9-for-19 (.474) with two doubles, four RBIs, 11 total bases, three runs, four strikeouts, .474 OBP, .579 SLG, and 1.053 OPS.
Donovan Solano (former Memphis-Licey) played in four games going 2-for-16 (.125) with two total bases, three strikeouts, .125 OBP, .125 SLG, and .250 OPS.
Randy Ruiz (former MiLB signing-Caguas) played in three games going 1-for-11 (.091) with one total base, four strikeouts, .167 OBP, .091 SLG, and .258 OPS.
Ruben Gotay (former Memphis-Caguas) played in six games going 1-for-20 (.050) with one total bases, three runs, six walks, three strikeouts, .269 OBP, .050 SLG, and .319 OPS.

Joel Pineiro (former St. Louis-Caguas) made one relief appearance posting a 0-0 record, 0.00 ERA, and 0.00 WHIP.  He allowed no hits or runs, and struck one out over one inning.
J.C. Romero (former St. Louis-Caguas) made one relief appearance posting a 0-0 record, 13.50 ERA, and 1.50 WHIP.  He allowed one hit, one earned run, and one home run over 0.2 innings.
Pedro Rodriguez (former MiLB signing-Zulia) made two relief appearances posting a 0-1 record, 36.00 ERA, 5.00 WHIP, and one hold.  He allowed four hits, four earned runs, one home run, one walk, and struck one out over one inning.

Notes:
Randy Ruiz's (former MiLB signing-Caguas) jersey will be one of the items on display, from the Caribbean Series, at the Baseball Hall of Fame: MLB Official Site

Miguel Batista (former St. Louis) and Octavio Dotel (former St. Louis) will hold their first seminar on Friday for the education of ballplayers coming up in the Dominican Republic: El Caribe

Caguas arrived home to the welcome of fans after winning the championship: El Nuevo Dia

Misael Siverio (Aguascalientes-Mexicali/Aragua) considered retirement after being released by Seattle and talks Caribbean Series: El Nuevo Herald


World Baseball Classic (March 6, 2017):

Notes:
Tony Pena (former St. Louis-Dominican Republic MGR) said everyone will get a chance to play that was selected for the team: El Caribe

Yadier Molina (St. Louis-Puerto Rico) is very anxious to represent his country in the WBC: El Vocero

Current & Former Cardinals Listed On Rosters:
John Axford (former St. Louis) - Canada
Corey Baker (Memphis) - Israel
Carlos Beltran (former St. Louis) - Puerto Rico
Matt Carpenter (St. Louis) - USA
Brett Cecil (MLB signing) - USA
Daniel Descalso (former St. Louis) - Italy
Jaime Garcia (former St. Louis) - Mexico
Sam Gaviglio (former Springfield) - Italy
Luke Gregerson (former Springfield) - USA
Tyler Herron (former Springfield) - Israel
Ty Kelly (former Memphis) - Israel
George Kottaras (former St. Louis) - Canada
Jason Marquis (former St. Louis) - Israel
Carlos Martinez (St. Louis) - Dominican Republic
Yadier Molina (St. Louis) - Puerto Rico
Efren Navarro (former Memphis) - Mexico
Pat Neshek (former St. Louis) - USA
Trey Nielsen (Springfield) - Italy
Seung-Hwan Oh (St. Louis) - Korea
Joel Pineiro (former St. Louis) - Puerto Rico
Edubray Ramos (former VSL) - Venezuela
Alex Reyes (St. Louis) - Dominican Republic
Jamie Romak (former Memphis) - Canada
J.C. Romero (former St. Louis) - Puerto Rico
Alberto Rosario (St. Louis) - Dominican Republic
Fernando Salas (former St. Louis) - Mexico
Ryan Sherriff (Memphis) - Israel
Curt Smith (former Springfield) - Netherlands
Donovan Solano (former Memphis) - Colombia
J.C. Sulbaran (Memphis free agent) - Netherlands
Rowan Wick (Springfield) - Canada

Cardinals Winter League Notebook 2-4-17: Joel Pineiro Strikes Out One Over One Hitless/Scoreless Inning; Carlos Martinez Confirms Pitching In WBC After Missing Out On LIDOM; Randy Ruiz Singles

Joel Pineiro - Criollos de Caguas

Australian Baseball League Playoffs:

Sunday's Game:
Adelaide (1-1) visits Brisbane (1-1) @ 1:00 PM AEST


Caribbean Series:

Ruben Gotay (former Memphis-Caguas) started at first base and batted fifth.  0-for-4 with one ground into double play and assisted in one double play.
Randy Ruiz (former MiLB signing-Caguas) started as designated hitter and batted sixth.  1-for-3 at the plate.
Joel Pineiro (former St. Louis-Caguas) entered in the sixth and pitched one inning.  He allowed no hits or runs, and struck one out.  (p-s:13-9)(g/f:2-0)

Yunior Paumier (Holguin-Granma) started at third base and batted second.  2-for-5 with one double, one run, and assisted in one double play.
Alfredo Despaigne (Granma) started as designated hitter and batted fourth.  1-for-3 with one RBI, two runs, and two walks.
William Saavedra (Pinar del Rio-Granma) started at first base and batted fifth.  3-for-4 with one double, one home run, three RBIs, one run, and assisted in one double play.
Dennis Laza (Granma) started in left field and batted sixth.  0-for-2 with one run, two walks, and one stolen base.
Carlos Benitez (Granma) started at second base and batted seventh.  2-for-3 with one double, two RBIs (one w/two-outs), one sac fly, grounded into one double play, and assisted in one double play.
Frank Morejon (Industriales-Granma) started at catcher and batted eighth.  2-for-4 and one passed ball.
Yoelkis Cespedes (Granma) started in right field and batted ninth.  1-for-4 with one double.
Vladimir Garcia (Ciego de Avila-Granma) started and pitched six innings.  He allowed five hits, one earned run, one walk, and struck two out.  (p-s:88-56)(g/f:9-4)
Livan Moinelo (Pinar del Rio-Granma) entered in the seventh and pitched two innings.  He allowed two hits, no runs, one walk, and struck two out for the hold (1).  (p-s:33-19)(g/f:3-0)
Miguel Lahera (Artemisa-Granma) entered in the ninth and pitched one inning.  He allowed one hit and no runs.  (p-s:11-7)(g/f:1-1)

Granma beat Caguas 6-1
LMP Official Site Post Game

Pedro Rodriguez (former MiLB signing-Zulia) entered in the ninth and pitched to four batters.  He allowed two hits, four earned runs, one home run, and one walk for the losing decision (0-1).  (p-s:18-11)(g/f:1-0)

Mexicali beat Zulia 5-1
LMP Official Site Post Game

Notes:
Cuba and Panama could return, full-time, for the 2018 Caribbean Series: Lider

Saturday's Games:
Licey (0-2) visits Caguas (0-3) @ 3:00 PM ET
Granma (2-0) visits Zulia (1-0) @ 7:00 PM ET


World Baseball Classic (March 6, 2017):

Notes:
Carlos Martinez (St. Louis-Cibaenas) said negotiations didn't work out for him to pitch for Cibaenas (Dominican League) but confirmed he will launch in the WBC: El Caribe

Cardinals Winter League Notebook 1-28-17: Donovan Solano Doubles & Drives In One Run; Fidencio Flores Strikes Out One Over One Hitless/Scoreless Inning; Francisco Rivera Singles Twice & Walks

Donovan Solano - Tigres del Licey

Mexican Pacific League Championship:

Stats:
Eugenio Velez (former Memphis-Mochis) has played in 17 games going 18-for-67 (.269) with three doubles, one triple, three home runs, nine RBIs, 32 total bases, 11 runs, two walks, three stolen bases, ten strikeouts, two caught stealing, .286 OBP, .478 SLG, and .763 OPS.

Saturday's Game:
Mexicali (3-2) visits Mochis (2-3) @ 6:00 PM MT


Dominican League Championship:

Donovan Solano (former Memphis-Licey) started at third base and batted second.  1-for-4 with one double, one RBI, grounded into one double play, and assisted in one double play.

Cibaenas beat Licey 7-3
LIDOM Official Site Post Game

Notes:
Carlos Martinez (St. Louis-Cibaenas) finished in second place for Dominican Republic 2016 Pitcher of the Year: Listin Diario

Angel Castro (former Memphis-Cibaenas) was named starter for the final game: Kevin Cabral Twitter

Saturday's Game:
Licey (4-4) visits Cibaenas (4-4) @ 8:00 PM AST


Australian Baseball League:

Malik Collymore (former Johnson City-Sydney) started as designated hitter and batted leadoff.  0-for-5 with one run and two strikeouts.

Adelaide beat Sydney 15-3
Adelaide Official Site Post Game

Sunday's Games:
Sydney (15-23) visits Adelaide (22-17) @ 12:00 PM ACT
Brisbane (20-18) visits Canberra (20-19) @ 1:00 PM AET
Melbourne (26-13) visits Perth (13-26) @ 4:00 PM AWST


Latin American Series:

Edgard Montiel (former DSL-Chinandega) started as designated hitter and batted third.  1-for-4 with one double, one run, and grounded into one double play.
Curt Smith (former Springfield-Chinandega) started in right field and batted fourth.  1-for-3 with one double, one run, and one hit by pitch.
Fidencio Flores (former GCL-Chinandega) entered in the seventh and pitched one inning.  He allowed no hits or runs, and struck one out.  (p-s:11-7)

Francisco Rivera (former Palm Beach-Xalapa) started at first base and batted third.  2-for-3 with one walk.

Chinandega beat Xalapa 7-2
LCBP Official Site Post Game

Saturday's Games:
Panama (1-1) visits Chinandega (2-0) @ 3:00 PM
Xalapa (0-2) visits Monteria (1-1) @ 7:30 PM


Caribbean Series (February 1, 2017):

Notes:
Ruben Gotay (former Memphis-Aguadilla/Caguas), Randy Ruiz (former MiLB signing-Caguas), Joel Pineiro (former St. Louis-Caguas), and J.C. Romero (former St. Louis-Santurce) are included on the Caguas roster: ESPN Deportes

Cardinals Winter League Notebook 1-26-17: Evan MacLane Strikes Out Two Over Seven Scoreless Innings For The Win; Ruben Gotay Singles & Walks Twice; Adam Ottavino & Daniel Descalso Not Participating In World Baseball Classic With Italy

Evan MacLane - Tigres del Licey

Venezuelan League Championship:

Ildemaro Vargas (former Palm Beach-Lara) started at second base and batted leadoff.  0-for-2 with two walks, one fielding error, and assisted in one double play.

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

Zulia beat Lara 5-2
LVBP Official Site Post Game

Notes:
Zulia won the series four games to one over Lara and will head to the Caribbean Series.


Mexican Pacific League Championship:

Eugenio Velez (former Memphis-Mochis) started in left field and batted leadoff.  1-for-3 with one double, one run, and two strikeouts.

Mexicali beat Mochis 6-1
LMP Official Site Post Game

Thursday's Game:
Mochis (2-2) visits Mexicali (2-2) @ 7:30 PM PT


Dominican League Championship:

Angel Castro (former Memphis-Cibaenas) entered in the eighth and pitched to two batters.  He allowed one hit, no runs, and struck one out. (ir-s:2-1)

Donovan Solano (former Memphis-Licey) started at second base and batted second.  1-for-4 with one hit by pitch and one strikeout.
Evan MacLane (former St. Louis-Licey) started and pitched seven innings.  He allowed four hits, no runs, and struck two out for the winning decision (3-0).  (g/f:8-4)

Licey visits Cibaenas 5-2
LIDOM Official Site Post Game

Thursday's Game:
Licey (4-2) visits Cibaenas (2-4) @ 8:00 PM AST


Puerto Rican League Championship:

J.C. Romero (former St. Louis--Santurce) entered in the seventh and pitched to one batter.  He no hits or runs, and one walk.  (ir-s:1-0)

Randy Ruiz (former MiLB signing-Caguas) started as designated hitter and batted fourth.  1-for-6 with one run and two strikeouts.
Ruben Gotay (former Memphis-Caguas) started at first base and batted fifth.  1-for-4 with one run, two walks, two strikeouts, and one unassisted double play.
Joel Pineiro (former St. Louis-Caguas) entered in the 12th and pitched one inning.  He allowed no hits or runs, and one walk for the winning decision (1-0).  (g/f:0-1)

Caguas beat Santurce 6-5 in 12 innings
LBPRC Official Site Post Game

Notes:
Caguas wins the series over Santurce five games to three and will head to the Caribbean Series.


Australian Baseball League:

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

Sydney beat Adelaide 5-4
Adelaide Official Site Post Game

Friday's Games:
Brisbane (19-17) visits Canberra (19-18) @ 7:00 PM AET
Sydney (15-21) visits Adelaide (20-17) @ 7:00 PM ACT
Melbourne (24-12) visits Perth (12-24) @ 7:00 PM AWST


Latin American Series (Colombia):

Notes:
Edgard Montiel (former DSL-Chinandega) has seen his level of play improve over the past year: La Prensa

Thursday's Games:
Xalapa (Veracruz) visits Panama Metro (Panama) @ 3:00 PM
Chinandega (Nicaragua) visits Monteria (Colombia) @ 7:30 PM


World Baseball Classic (March 6, 2017):

Notes:
Adam Ottavino (former St. Louis) and Daniel Descalso (former St. Louis) either declined or were blocked from playing for Italy: Mister Baseball

Shohei Otani (Nippon Ham) will be used as a starting pitcher, but could also be used in a designated hitter or pinch-hit role.  Nobuhiro Matsuda (Softbank) will be used as primary third baseman: Yakyubaka

Cardinals Winter League Notebook 1-22-17: Ruben Gotay Singles, Doubles, Walks, & Drives In Two Runs; Ronny Cedeno Collects Two Singles & Two RBIs; Pedro Rodriguez & Hector Hernandez Each Strikes Out One Over One Hitless/Scoreless Inning

Ruben Gotay - Criollos de Caguas

Venezuelan League Championship:

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

Ildemaro Vargas (former Palm Beach-Lara) started at second base and batted leadoff.  0-for-4 and one missed catch error.
Pedro Rodriguez (former MiLB signing-Lara) entered in the ninth and pitched one inning.  He allowed no hits or runs, and struck one out.  (p-s:11-7)(g/f:2-0)

Zulia beat Lara 11-1
LVBP Official Site Post Game

Notes:
Ildemaro Vargas (former Palm Beach-Lara) was eager to return and help in the championship: LVBP Official Site

Tito Landrum (former St. Louis-Lara) played in the last championship series between Zulia and Lara: LVBP Official Site

No Game Scheduled For Sunday


Mexican Pacific League Championship:

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

Mochis beat Mexicali 3-1
LMP Official Site Post Game

Sunday's Game:
Mexicali (0-1) visits Mochis (1-0) @ 5:00 PM MT


Dominican League Championship:

Donovan Solano (former Memphis-Licey) entered late in the game at second base and batted second.  0-for-1 and one fielding error.

Brayan Pena (St. Louis free agent-Cibaenas) started at catcher and batted seventh.  0-for-2 at the plate.

Cibaenas beat Licey 11-4
Listin Diario Post Game

Notes:
Andy Marte (KT-Cibaenas) died in a car accident early Sunday morning: El Caribe and El Caribe

Yordano Ventura (Kansas City-Cibaenas) also died in a car accident this morning: El Caribe

Sunday's Game:
Cibaenas (2-1) visits Licey (1-2) @ 4:00 PM AST


Puerto Rican League Championship:

Hector Hernandez (former Palm Beach-Santurce) entered in the seventh and pitched one inning.  He allowed no hits or runs, and struck one out.  (g/f:0-2)

Randy Ruiz (former MiLB signing-Caguas) started as designated hitter and batted fourth.  1-for-4 with one RBI and one run.
Ruben Gotay (former Memphis-Caguas) started at first base and batted fifth.  2-for-4 with one double, two RBIs (one w/two-outs), three runs, one walk, and assisted in two double plays.
Joel Pineiro (former St. Louis-Caguas) entered in the eighth and pitched two innings.  He allowed two hits, one earned run, and hit one batter.  (g/f:4-1)

Caguas beat Santurce 12-1
LBPRC Official Site Post Game

Sunday's Game:
Caguas (3-3) visits Santurce (3-3) @ 4:15 PM AST


Australian Baseball League:

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

Sydney beat Canberra 7-6

No Games Scheduled Until Thursday


Colombian League Championship:

Notes:
Monteria beat Sincelejo 6-1 to win the series four games to two: LCBP Official Site


Veracruz League Championship:

Notes:
Xalapa beat Minatitlan 13-2 to win the championship: LBEV Twitter


Panama League Championship:

Notes:
Panama Metro and Cocle will play tiebreaker game to move on to the championship: David Salayandia Twitter

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Curt Smith - Tigres de Chinandega

Venezuelan League Playoffs:

Stats:
Ildemaro Vargas (former Palm Beach-Lara) has played in 11 games going 12-for-43 (.279) with three doubles, four RBIs, 15 total bases, nine runs, ten walks, three strikeouts, two caught stealing, .418 OBP, .349 SLG, and .767 OPS.
Ronny Cedeno (former MLB signing-Zulia) has played in eight games going 4-for-25 (.160) with four RBIs, four total bases, one run, four walks, four strikeouts, one caught stealing, .276 OBP, .160 SLG, and .436 OPS.

Roberto Canache (former Johnson City-Caribes) has made seven relief appearances posting a 0-0 record, 0.00 ERA, 0.71 WHIP, and one hold.  He's allowed three hits, no runs, two walks, and struck five out over seven innings.
Pedro Rodriguez (former MiLB signing-Caribes) has made three relief appearances posting a 0-0 record, 3.00 ERA, and 1.00 WHIP.  He's allowed three hits, one earned run, one home run, and struck one out over three innings.
Geudy Guerra (former VSL-La Guaira) has made four relief appearances posting a 0-0 record, 15.00 ERA, and 3.67 WHIP.  He's allowed five hits, five earned runs, one home run, six walks, and struck one out over three innings.

Notes:
Lara selected Pedro Rodriguez (former MiLB signing-Caribes) in the championship draft: LVBP Official Site

It has been 33 years since the last time that Lara and Zulia faced off in the championship: Lider

Ildemaro Vargas (former Palm Beach-Lara) is expected to rejoin Lara for the second game of the series: El Emergente

Championship Begins On Friday


Mexican Pacific League Playoffs:

Dennys Reyes (former St. Louis-Culiacan) entered in the seventh and pitched to three batters.  He allowed no hits and one unearned run.  (p-s:9-6)(g/f:2-1)
Victor Marte (former St. Louis-Culiacan) entered in the ninth and pitched one inning.  He allowed no hits or runs, one walk, and struck one out.  (p-s:19-10)(g/f:1-0)

Eugenio Velez (former Memphis-Mochis) started in left field and batted leadoff.  0-for-2 with one walk.

Culiacan beat Mochis 9-2
LMP Official Site Post Game

Efren Navarro (former Memphis-Hermosillo) started at first base and batted fourth.  1-for-2 with one double, one RBI, two walks, one sac fly, one strikeout, and assisted in two double plays.

Hermosillo beat Mexicali 7-2
LMP Official Site Post Game

Thursday's Games:
Culiacan (3-3) visits Mochis (3-3) @ 7:30 PM MT
Hermosillo (3-3) visits Mexicali (3-3) @ 7:30 PM PT


Dominican League Playoffs:

Stats:
Donovan Solano (former Memphis-Licey) has played in 14 games going 12-for-37 (.324) with three doubles, five RBIs, 15 total bases, six runs, three walks, one stolen base, five strikeouts, .395 OBP, .405 SLG, and .801 OPS.
Tommy Pham (St. Louis-Escogido) has played in 17 games going 16-for-58 (.276) with one double, two home runs, nine RBIs, 23 total bases, seven runs, eight walks, two stolen bases, 16 strikeouts, .358 OBP, .397 SLG, and .755 OPS.
Hector Luna (former St. Louis-Cibaenas) has played in 11 games going 7-for-35 (.200) with three doubles, six RBIs, ten total bases, one run, four walks, seven strikeouts, .317 OBP, .286 SLG, and .603 OPS.
Rainel Rosario (former Springfield-Cibaenas) has played in six games going 3-for-16 (.188) with one double, four total bases, two walks, three strikeouts, .278 OBP, .250 SLG, and .528 OPS.
Eliezer Alvarez (Peoria-Escogido) has played in one game going 0-for-4 (.000) with two strikeouts.

Evan MacLane (former St. Louis-Licey) has made four starts posting a 2-0 record, 3.00 ERA, and 1.04 WHIP.  He's allowed 23 hits, eight earned runs, three home runs, two walks, hit one batter, and struck 12 out over 24 innings.
Angel Castro (former Memphis-Cibaenas) has made four starts posting a 1-2 record, 6.60 ERA, and 1.67 WHIP.  He's allowed 24 hits, 14 runs (11 earned), one walk, and struck eight out over 15 innings.
Maikel Cleto (former St. Louis-Licey) has made one relief appearance posting a 0-0 record, 9.00 ERA, and 2.00 WHIP.  He's allowed two hits and one earned run.

Notes:
Angel Castro (former Memphis-Cibaenas) will be moved from the rotation to bullpen: Listin Diario

Friday's Championship Game:
Licey (0-0) visits Cibaenas (0-0) @ 7:00 PM AST


Puerto Rican League Championship:

J.C. Romero (former St. Louis-Santurce) entered in the eighth and pitched 1.2 innings.  He's allowed no hits or runs, one walk, and struck two out for the hold (2).  (g/f:3-0)

Randy Ruiz (former MiLB signing-Caguas) started as designated hitter and batted fifth.  1-for-4 with one strikeout.
Ruben Gotay (former Memphis-Caguas) started at first base and batted sixth.  0-for-4 with one strikeout.
Joel Pineiro (former St. Louis-Caguas) entered in the seventh and pitched 1.2 innings.  He allowed three hits, no runs, and struck one out.  (g/f:2-2)(ir-s:1-1)

Santurce beat Caguas 4-1
LBPRC Official Site Post Game

Thursday's Game:
Caguas (2-2) visits Santurce (2-2) @ 7:15 PM AST


Nicaraguan League Championship:

Fidencio Flores (former GCL-Rivas) entered in the fifth and pitched two innings.  He allowed no hits, one walk, and struck one out.  (g/f:5-1)

Edgard Montiel (former DSL-Chinandega) started at first base and batted third.  0-for-4 with one strikeout
Curt Smith (former Springfield-Chinandega) started in right field and batted fourth.  1-for-2 with one home run, two RBIs, three runs. one walk, and grounded into one double play

Chinandega beat Rivas 5-3
LBPN Official Site Post Game

Notes:
Chinandega won their third title: La Prensa


Australian Baseball League:

Friday's Games:
Adelaide (17-16) visits Melbourne (24-9) @ 7:00 PM AET
Canberra (17-15) visits Sydney (12-19) @ 7:30 PM AET
Perth (12-21) visits Brisbane (15-17) @ 6:30 PM AEST


Colombian League Championship:

Notes:
Jose Calero (former GCL-Sincelejo) pitched two and third innings and earned the loss as Monteria beat Sincelejo 3-1: LCBP Official Site and El Meridiano

Thursday's Game:
Monteria (3-1) visits Sincelejo (1-3) @ 7:00 PM


Panama League:

Notes:
Panama (9-2) qualified for the championship game: TV Max Deportes


California Winter League (January 19, 2017):

Notes:
Workouts begin this week: CWL Official Site


World Baseball Classic (March 6, 2017):

Notes:
Kolten Wong (St. Louis) is listed on China's roster: WBC Official Site

Rowan Wick (Springfield) was added to Canada's roster: Rowan Wick Twitter

NPB, KBO, and CPBL are in discussions for a tournament of champions to take place in November: Yonhap News Agency

Ty Kelly (former Memphis), Jason Marquis (former St. Louis), and Corey Baker (Springfield) are confirmed for the Israel roster: Mister Baseball

Cardinals Winter League Notebook 1-18-17: Hector Luna Doubles & Drives In Two Runs; Curt Smith Singles Twice, Walks Twice, & Knocks In Two Runs; Notes On Carlos Martinez, Carlos Beltran, & Joel Pineiro

Hector Luna - Aguilas Cibaenas

Venezuelan League Playoffs:

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

Zulia beat Caribes 1-0
LVBP Official Site Post Game

Notes:
Lara won the series over La Guaira four games to one and Zulia did the same against Caribes

No Games Scheduled For Wednesday


Mexican Pacific League Playoffs:

Efren Navarro (former Memphis-Hermosillo) started at first base and batted third.  1-for-4 with two strikeouts.

Mexicali beat Hermosillo 6-1
LMP Official Site Post Game

Wednesday's Games:
Culiacan (2-3) visits Mochis (3-2) @ 8:00 PM MT
Hermosillo (2-3) visits Mexicali (3-2) @ 7:30 PM PT


Dominican League Playoffs:

Hector Luna (former St. Louis-Cibaenas) started as designated hitter and batted sixth.  1-for-4 with one double, two two-out RBIs, and two strikeouts.
Rainel Rosario (former Springfield-Cibaenas) started in right field and batted eighth.  0-for-4 at the plate.

Cibaenas beat Cibao 4-3
Listin Diario Post Game

Donovan Solano (former Memphis-Licey) started at third base and batted seventh.  2-for-3 with one two-out RBI, one hit by pitch, and assisted in one double play.

Tommy Pham (St. Louis-Escogido) started in centerfield and batted third.  0-for-4 with one strikeout.

Licey beat Escogido 3-1
Listin Diario Post Game

Notes:
Carlos Martinez (St. Louis-Cibaenas) confirmed he will pitch for Cibaenas: Generacion Deportiva Twitter

2017 Playoff Final Standings:
1. Cibaenas 14-4*
2. Licey 9-9*
3. Cibao 8-10
4. Escogido 5-13
*-advanced to the championship

No Games Scheduled For Wednesday


Puerto Rican League Playoffs:

Randy Ruiz (former MiLB signing-Caguas) started as designated hitter and batted fifth.  1-for-4 with one double, one two-out RBI, and one strikeout.
Ruben Gotay (former Memphis-Caguas) started at first base and batted sixth.  0-for-3 with one walk, two strikeouts, and assisted in one double play.

Caguas beat Santurce 4-2
LBPRC Official Site Post Game

Notes:
Carlos Beltran (former St. Louis-Santurce) begin preparing for the World Baseball Classic: Primera Hora

Joel Pinerio (former St. Louis-Caguas) has not pitch since December 27, 2016 due to elbow soreness and would like to throw in the World Baseball Classic: El Nuevo Dia

Wednesday's Game:
Santurce (1-2) visits Caguas (2-1) @ 7:15 PM AST


Nicaraguan League Playoffs:

Edgard Montiel (former DSL-Chinandega) started at first base and batted third.  1-for-5 with two strikeouts.
Curt Smith (former Springfield-Chinandega) started in right field and batted fourth.  2-for-3 with one RBI and two walks.

Chinandega beat Rivas 3-1
LBPN Official Site Post Game

Wednesday's Game:
Rivas (1-3) visits Chinandega (3-1) @ 6:00 PM


Australian Baseball League:

Thursday's Games:
Adelaide (16-18) visits Melbourne (24-8) @ 7:00 PM AET
Perth (12-20) visits Brisbane (14-17) @ 6:30 PM AEST


Colombian League Championship:

Monteria beat Sincelejo 2-0

Wednesday's Game:
Sincelejo (1-2) visits Monteria (2-1) @ 7:00 PM


Veracruz League Championship:

Notes:
Francisco Rivera (former Palm Beach-Xalapa) helped lead Xalapa to the championship against Minatitlan: LBE Ver Twitter


Panama League:

Notes:
Jonathan Rivera (Johnson City-Metropolitanas) leads the team with four doubles: Metropolitanas Official Twitter


Latin American Series (January 26, 2017):

Notes:
Schedule is set for the Latin American Series: LBPN Official Site

Cardinals Winter League Notebook 12-28-16: Niko Vasquez Hits A Two-Run Homer; Efren Navarro Singles, Triples, Walks Twice, & Drives In Two Runs; Breyvic Valera Triples & Knocks In Two Runs

Niko Vasquez - Mayos de Navojoa

Venezuelan League:
Wilfredo Tovar (MiLB signing-Caracas) started at shortstop and batted ninth.  1-for-4 with one run and one strikeout.

Zulia beat Caracas 6-4
LVBP Official Site Post Game

Breyvic Valera (Memphis-Margarita) started at second base and moved to third, batting third.  1-for-4 with one triple, two RBIs, two runs, two walks, and assisted in three double play.
Joshua Lopez (Johnson City-Margarita) entered late in the game as designated hitter and batted sixth.  1-for-1 with one double and one RBI.
Eduardo Sanchez (former St. Louis-Margarita) entered in the eighth and pitched one inning.  He allowed no hits or runs.  (p-s:13-8)(g/f:1-0)

John Church (former Memphis-Caribes) entered in the ninth and pitched one inning.  He allowed one hit and no runs.  (p-s:8-5)(g/f:0-2)(ir-s:2-1)

Margarita beat Caribes 15-3
LVBP Official Site Post Game

Ildemaro Vargas (former Palm Beach-Lara) started at second base and batted leadoff.  2-for-3 with one double, two runs, two walks, one caught stealing, and assisted in one double play.

Lara beat Aragua 5-3
LVBP Official Site Post Game

Jose Martinez (St. Louis-la Guaira) started in right field and batted third.  2-for-4 with one RBI and one strikeout.
Jose Gonzalez (former Springfield-La Guaira) started at catcher and batted ninth.  1-for-3 with one sacrifice and allowed one stolen base.
Pedro Echemendia (Memphis-La Guaira) entered in the eighth and pitched to two batters.  He allowed no hits or runs, one walk, and assisted in one double play for the hold (10).  (p-s:6-2)(g/f:1-0)

Jose Martinez (former Springfield-Magallanes) started at second base and batted second.  1-for-3, one fielding error, and assisted in one double play.
Ronny Cedeno (former MLB signing-Magallanes) started at shortstop and batted fifth.  0-for-2 with one walk, one strikeout, grounded into one double play, and grounded into one double play.

La Guaira beat Magallanes 2-1
LVBP Official Site Post Game

Notes:
Richard Castillo (former Memphis-Lara) was added to the Lara active roster: El Emergente

Wednesday's Games:
Zulia (33-29) visits Magallanes (28-33) @ 7:00 PM VET
Margarita (28-33) visits Caracas (27-34) @ 7:00 PM VET
Caribes (33-28) visits Aragua (29-32) @ 7:00 PM VET
La Guaira (30-32) visits Lara (37-24) @ 7:00 PM VET


Mexican Pacific League:

Efren Navarro (Memphis free agent-Hermosillo) started in right field and batted fourth.  2-for-2 with one triple, two RBIs, two runs, and two walks.

Hermosillo beat Mochis 6-2
LMP Official Site Post Game

Ramon Delgado (former Memphis-Jalisco) entered in the eighth and pitched one inning.  He allowed one hit, no runs, and struck one out.  (p-s:15-9)(g/f:1-1)

Lance Zawadzki (former Memphis-Navojoa) started at third base and batted fifth.  2-for-4 with two two-out RBIs and one strikeout.
Niko Vasquez (former Springfield-Navojoa) started at shortstop and batted sixth.  1-for-4 with one home run, two two-out RBIs, and one run.

Navojoa beat Jalisco 8-1
LMP Official Site Post Game

Wednesday's Games:
Culiacan (35-30) visits Jalisco (26-38) @ 7:15 PM CT
Navojoa (37-28) visits Mochis (37-28) @ 7:30 PM MT
Obregon (29-35) visits Mazatlan (27-38) @ 8:00 PM MT
Hermosillo (33-32) visits Mexicali (35-30) @ 7:30 PM PT


Dominican League Playoffs:

Hector Luna (former St. Louis-Cibaenas) started as designated hitter and batted fifth.  1-for-4 at the plate.
Brayan Pena (St. Louis free agent-Cibaenas) entered late in the game as a pinch hitter and batted eighth.  0-for-1 at the plate.

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

Licey beat Cibaenas 4-1
LIDOM Official Site Post Game

Notes:
Evan MacLane (former St. Louis-Estrellas/Licey) is scheduled to start second game for Licey: Estrellas Official Site

Wednesday's Games:
Cibao (0-0) visits Licey (1-0) @ 7:30 PM AST
Escogido (0-0) visits Cibaenas (0-1) @ 8:00 PM AST


Puerto Rican League:

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

Randy Ruiz (former MiLB signing-Caguas) started as designated hitter and batted fourth.  1-for-4 with one strikeout and grounded into one double play.
Joel Pineiro (former St. Louis-Caguas) started and pitched four innings.  He allowed six hits, two earned runs, one home run, one walk, hit one batter, threw one wild pitch, and struck one out.  (g/f:7-3)

Carolina beat Caguas 4-3
LBPRC Official Site Post Game

Tyler Herron (former Springfield-Mayaguez) entered in the ninth and pitched one inning.  He allowed no hits or runs, and struck one out for the save (6).  (g/f:1-1)

Ruben Gotay (former Memphis-Aguadilla) started at first base and batted third.  1-for-3 with one double, one walk, one strikeout, and assisted in one double play.
Ricardo Bautista (State College-Aguadilla) started in right field and batted seventh.  0-for-3 with one walk and three strikeouts.
Dickie Joe Thon (MiLB signing-Aguadilla) started in left field and batted eighth.  0-for-3 with two strikeouts.

Mayaguez beat Aguadilla 2-1
LBPRC Official Site Post Game

Notes:
Joel Pineiro (former St. Louis-Caguas) exited early from start with unknown injury: Caguas Official Twitter

Wednesday's Games:
Mayaguez (25-12) visits Santurce (27-11) @ 7:15 PM AST
Aguadilla (10-27) visits Carolina (15-23) @ 7:15 PM AST


Nicaraguan League:

Curt Smith (former Springfield-Chinandega) started in right field and batted fourth.  0-for-4 at the plate.
Edgard Montiel (former DSL-Chinandega) started at third base and batted sixth.  0-for-3 with one walk and one strikeout.

Chinandega beat Granada 4-3
LNBP Official Site Post Game

Wednesday's Games:
Boer (21-22) visits Chinandega (24-19) @ 6:00 PM
Rivas (22-21) visits Granada (19-24) @ 6:00 PM


Colombian League:

Ronald Ramirez (former Palm Beach-Barranquilla) started at shortstop and batted ninth.  1-for-5 with one strikeout.
Ramon Ulacio (former GCL-Barranquilla) started and pitched five innings.  He allowed six hits, three runs (two earned), five walks, and struck four out for the winning decision (3-2).  (p-s:92-51)
Geney Rios (former GCL-Barranquilla) entered in the sixth and pitched two innings.  He allowed two hits, one unearned run, one walk, and struck one out.  (p-s:30-18)(ir-s:3-3)

Barranquilla beat Cartagena 15-4
LCBP Official Site Post Game

No Games Scheduled For Wednesday


Australian Baseball League:

Thursday's Games:
Adelaide (10-10) visits Brisbane (9-11) @ 6:30 PM AEST
Melbourne (15-5) visits Sydney (9-11) @ 7:30 PM AET
Canberra (11-9) visits Perth (6-14) @ 7:00 PM AWST


Veracruz (Mexico) League:

Notes:
Francisco Rivera (former Palm Beach-Xalapa) is playing for Xalapa: LBEV Official Twitter

The league began play on December 10, 2016 with six teams: Acayucan, Cosamaloapan, Minatitlan, Papantla, Veracruz, and Xalapa.


World Baseball Classic (March 6, 2017):

Notes:
Luke Gregerson (former Springfield) committed to pitching for Team USA and Matt Carpenter (St. Louis) was invited: WBC Official Site

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

Tommy Pham - Navegantes del Magallanes

Venezuelan League:

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

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

Caribes beat Margarita 8-5
LVBP Official Site Post Game

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

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

La Guaira beat Caracas 6-0
LVBP Official Site Post Game

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

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

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

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


Venezuelan Parallel League Championship:

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

Lara beat Caracas 6-4
Caracas Official Site Post Game

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


Mexican Pacific League:

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

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

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

Mexicali beat Navojoa 6-5
LMP Official Site Post Game

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

Mochis beat Culiacan 5-0
LMP Official Site Post Game

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

Mazatlan beat Hermosillo 4-3
LMP Official Site Post Game

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

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


Dominican League:

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

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

Cibaenas beat Escogido 6-3
Listin Diario Post Game

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

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

Licey beat Estrellas 6-2

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

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

Cibao beat Azucareros 5-3
Listin Diario Post Game

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

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

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


Puerto Rican League:

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

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

Caguas beat Carolina 1-0
LBPRC Official Site Post Game

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

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

Mayaguez beat Aguadilla 8-6
LBPRC Official Site Post Game

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


Nicaraguan League:

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

Chinandega beat Rivas 13-6
LNBP Official Site Post Game

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


Colombian League:

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

Monteria beat Barranquilla 3-2 in game one of doubleheader

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

Barranquilla beat Monteria 3-1 in game two of doubleheader
LCBP Official Site Post Game

Jose Almarante (former Memphis-Sincelejo) started and pitched 4.1 innings.  He allowed eight hits, three earned runs, one walk, threw one wild pitch, and struck two out.  (p-s:69-49)

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

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


Australian Baseball League:

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

Cardinals Winter League Notebook 11-26-16: Randy Arozarena Singles & Drives In Three Runs; Niko Vasquez Singles, Doubles, Walks, Homers, & Knocks In Two Runs; Joel Pineiro Strikes Out Five & Allows One Run Over Five Innings For The Win

Randy Arozarena - Mayos de Navajoa

Venezuelan League:

Jose Martinez (St. Louis-La Guaira) started in right field and batted third.  2-for-3 with two RBIs (one w/two-outs), two runs, two walks, and one strikeout.
Johny Celis (former MiLB tryout-La Guaira) entered late in the game as designated hitter and batted fourth.  0-for-1 at the plate.

La Guaira beat Zulia 14-1
LVBP Official Site Post Game

Rafael Ortega (former Memphis-Caribes) started in centerfield and batted leadoff.  3-for-5 with three runs and one strikeout.
John Church (former Memphis-Caribes) entered in the sixth and pitched one inning.  He allowed no hits or runs, and struck one out for the hold (2).  (p-s:12-8)(g/f:0-1)
Roberto Canache (former Johnson City-Caribes) entered in the eighth and pitched 1.1 innings.  He allowed three hits, three earned runs, and struck two out.  (p-s:26-19)(g/f:2-0)
Pedro Rodriguez (former MiLB signing-Caribes) entered in the ninth and pitched to four batters.  He allowed one hit, no runs, one walk, and struck one out.  (p-s:20-14)(ir-s:2-2)

Jorge Rondon (former St. Louis-Aragua) entered in the sixth and pitched to four batters.  He allowed two hits, two earned runs, and one home run.  (p-s:14-10)(g/f:1-1)(ir-s:2-2)

Caribes beat Aragua 10-7
LVBP Official Site Post Game

Wilfredo Tovas (MiLB signing-Caracas) started at second base and batted leadoff.  0-for-3 with one walk and assisted in one double play.

Ronny Cedeno (former MLB signing-Magallanes) started at third base and batted fifth.  1-for-3 at the plate.

Magallanes beat Caracas 1-0
LVBP Official Site Post Game

Saturday's Games:
Magallanes (18-21) visits La Guaira (21-18) @ 4:00 PM VET
Caribes (19-21) visits Lara (23-18) @ 5:30 PM VET
Caracas (14-24) visits Aragua (17-20) @ 5:30 PM VET
Zulia (24-16) visits Margarita (21-19) @ 7:00 PM VET


Venezuelan Parallel League:

Joshua Lopez (Johnson City-Margarita) started at catcher and batted fourth.  0-for-5 at the plate.
Cesar Valera (former Palm Beach-Caribes) started at shortstop and batted eighth.  1-for-2 with one walk and committed one error.

Margarita-Caribes beat Caimanes 6-5

Jose Gonzalez (former Springfield-La Guaira) started at first base and batted fifth.  0-for-3 with one walk and two strikeouts.
Anderson Gerdel (former Palm Beach-La Guaira) entered in the seventh and pitched one inning.  He allowed no hits or runs.

Philadelphia beat La Guaira 6-3

No Games Scheduled For Saturday


Mexican Pacific League:

Ramon Delgado (former Memphis Jalisco) entered in the seventh and pitched two innings.  He allowed two hits, no runs, and struck one out.  (p-s:18-15)(g/f:2-1)

Jalisco beat Mazatlan 8-7
LMP Official Site Post Game

Randy Arozarena (MiLB signing-Navojoa) started in centerfield and batted leadoff.  1-for-4 with three RBIs and one sac fly.
Niko Vasquez (former Springfield-Navojoa) started at shortstop and batted fifth.  3-for-4 with one double, one home run, two RBIs (one w/two-outs), two runs, and one walk.

Irving Wilson (GCL-Culiacan) started at catcher and batted eighth.  0-for-2 with one strikeout and one throwing error.

Navojoa beat Culiacan 10-5
LMP Official Site Post Game

Dean Anna (former St. Louis-Hermosillo) started at third base and batted leadoff.  0-for-4 with one strikeout.
Efren Navarro (Memphis free agent-Hermosillo) started in left field and batted third.  2-for-4 with one double, one run, and two strikeouts.
David Washington (former Memphis-Hermosillo) started in right field and batted sixth.  0-for-3 with one run, one hit by pitch, and two strikeouts.
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.

Mochis beat Hermosillo 5-3
LMP Official Site Post Game

Saturday's Games:
Mazatlan (10-30) visits Jalisco (18-21) @ 5:00 PM CT
Mexicali (21-18) visits Obregon (20-18) for doubleheader beginning @ 5:00 PM MST
Navojoa (21-20) visits Culiacan (23-17) @ 6:00 PM MT
Hermosillo (24-16) visits Mochis (21-19) @ 6:00 PM MT


Dominican League:

Magneuris Sierra (Peoria-Azucareros) entered late in the game in left field.
Eugenio Velez (former Memphis-Azucareros) started in left field and batted sixth.  1-for-5 with one run and two strikeouts.
Raul Valdes (former St. Louis-Azucareros) started and pitched five innings.  He allowed seven hits, three runs (two earned), one home run, two walks, and threw one wild pitch for the winning decision (3-2).  (g/f:7-4)

Rainel Rosario (former Springfield-Cibaenas) started in right field and batted fifth.  1-for-2 with one walk.

Azucareros beat Cibaenas 5-3
Listin Diario Post Game

Saturday's Games:
Escogido (14-12) visits Licey (15-11) @ 4:00 PM AST
Cibao (14-10) visits Cibaenas (13-16) @ 7:30 PM AST
Azucareros (12-17) visits Estrellas (12-14) @ 7:30 PM AST


Puerto Rican League:

Jonathan Rodriguez (Memphis free agent-Mayaguez) started at first base and batted seventh.  0-for-4 with one ground into double play and assisted in one double play.
Ivan Maldonado (former MiLB tryout-Mayaguez) entered in the fourth and pitched 3.2 innings.  He allowed five hits, two runs (one earned), one intentional walk, threw one wild pitch, and struck two out.  (g/f:4-3)
Tyler Herron (former Springfield-Mayaguez) entered in the eighth and pitched one inning.  He allowed one hit, one earned run, one home run, and struck two out.  (g/f:0-1)

Joel Pineiro (former St. Louis-Caguas) started and pitched five innings.  He allowed four hits, one earned run, one walk, and struck five out for the winning decision (1-1).  (g/f:5-3)

Caguas beat Mayaguez 7-1
LBPRC Official Site Post Game

Anthony Garcia (Memphis-Carolina) started in right field and batted fifth.  1-for-3 with one RBI, one run, and one strikeout.

Carolina beat Aguadilla 2-0
LBPRC Official Site Post Game

Saturday's Games:
Santurce (11-5) visits Carolina (9-11) @ 7:15 PM AST
Caguas (10-6) visits Aguadilla (3-14) @ 7:15 PM AST


Nicaraguan League:

No Games Played On Friday Due To Hurricane Otto

Saturday's Games:
Granada (9-11) visits Boer (9-11) 2:00 PM
Chinandega (11-9) visits Rivas (11-9) @ 4:00 PM


Colombian League:

Jose Calero (former GCL-Sincelejo) started and pitched 4.2 innings.  He allowed ten hits, three earned runs, two walks, and struck three out for the losing decision (2-2).  (p-s:88-54)

Jonathan Escudero (Palm Beach-Barranquilla) entered in the seventh and pitched one inning.  He allowed no hits or runs, and struck two out.  (p-s:11-8)

Barranquilla beat Sincelejo 3-2
LCBP Official Site Post Game

Notes:
Edgar Renteria (former St. Louis) talks about being considered for the MLB Hall of Fame: El Heraldo

Saturday's Games:
Barranquilla (6-7) visits Sincelejo (6-8) @ 5:00 PM
Cartagena (4-8) visits Monteria (11-4) @ 6:00 PM


Australian Baseball League:

Malik Collymore (former Johnson City-Sydney) started in centerfield and batted second.  1-for-3 with one walk.

Canberras beat Sydney 4-1

Sunday's Games:
Melbourne (4-3) visits Adelaide (3-4) @ 1:00 PM ACT
Sydney (4-3) visits Canberra (3-4) @ 2:00 PM AET

Cardinals Winter League Notebook 2-4-15: Juan Gonzalez & Carlos Baerga Honored; Joel Pineiro Strikes Out One & Allows Two Runs Over Six Innings; Anthony Garcia Singles Twice

Juan Gonzalez - 1995 Puerto Rican Dream Team Celebration

Caribbean Series

Yulieski Gourriel (Industriales/Pinar del Rio) started at second base and batted third.  2-for-4 at the plate.
Alfredo Despaigne (Granma/Pinar del Rio) started in left field and batted fourth.  2-for-4 at the plate.
Frederich Cepeda (Sancti Spiritus/Pinar del Rio) started as designated hitter and batted fifth.  1-for-4 with two ground into double plays.
Norge Ruiz (Camaguey/Pinar del Rio) started and pitched five innings.  He allowed nine hits, three earned runs, threw one wild pitch, and struck three out for the losing decision (0-1).  (p-s:84-58)(g/f:7-4)

Cibao beat Pinar del Rio 6-1
ESPN Deportes Post Game

Anthony Garcia (Palm Beach-Carolina/Santurce) started in left field and batted fourth.  2-for-4 at the plate.
Ruben Gotay (former Memphis-San Juan/Santurce) started at first base and batted sixth.  0-for-3 with one run, one walk, and grounded into one double play.
Joel Pineiro (former St. Louis-Santurce) started and pitched six innings.  He allowed six hits, two earned runs, threw one wild pitch, and struck one out.  (p-s:82-55)(g/f:8-8)

Culiacan beat Santurce 3-2
ESPN Deportes Post Game

Wednesday's Games:
Cibao (1-0) visits Caribes (1-0) @ 12:05 PM ET
Santurce (0-2) visits Pinar del Rio (0-2) @ 6:30 PM ET

Notes:
Caribbean Series payed tribute to the 1995 Puerto Rican team which featured Juan Gonalez (former MiLB signing) and Carlos Baerga (former St. Louis): ESPN Deportes

Justin Christian (former Memphis-Mochis) signed with Quintana Roo (Triple-A Mexican League): MiLB Official Site

Pedro Rodriguez (former MiLB signing-Caribes) has re-signed with Puebla (Triple-A Mexican League): MiLB Official Site

Josh Lueke (Tampa Bay free agent) signed with Cuidad del Carmen (Triple-A Mexican League): MiLB Official Site

Yoan Moncada (Cienfuegos) has been cleared to sign with a MLB club: MLB Official Site

Matt Slater (St. Louis scout) is one of the many scouts eyeing the Cuban team for possible future talent: New Zealand Herald

Dainer Moreira (Matanzas/Pinar del Rio) and Vladimir Gutierrez (Pinar del Rio) have defected from the Cuban team: USA Today

Cuban officials have come out and said a group is encouraging players to defect from the team: Diario de Cuba

Cuban officials say Vladimir Gutierrez (Pinar del Rio) has attrached attention from scouts: Cafe Fuerte

Cuban defectors no longer need an official permit to sign contracts with MLB teams: ESPN Deportes

Felix Fermin is leaving Lara (Venezuelan League) to manage Azucareros (Dominican League) next winter: Lider


Nippon Professional Baseball

Notes:
Shohei Otani (Nippon Ham) will play in an intra-squad game as a position player: Yakyubaka

Yokohama signed Yulieski Gourriel (Industriales) to a one-year deal and Lourdes Gourriel, Jr. (Industriales) to a two-year pact: Yakyubaka