Cardinals Winter League Notebook 12-5-19: Allen Cordoba Singles, Homers, & Drives In Two Runs; Jose Adolis Garcia Singles, Triples, & Knocks In One Run; Edgar Renteria, Jolbert Cabrera, & Donovan Solano Honored In Colombia

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— ProbeisOficial (@ProbeisOficial) December 4, 2019

Mexican Pacific League:

Ramon Urias (Memphis-Mochis) started at shortstop and batted second.  1-for-4 with one double, two runs, one walk, one strikeout, grounded into one double play, one fielding error, and assisted in one double play.
Carlos Soto (Peoria-Mochis) started at catcher and batted ninth.  0-for-3 with one walk and one strikeout.

Alex Mejia (former St. Louis-Monterrey) started at shortstop and batted third.  2-for-5 with one double and assisted in two double plays.
Niko Vasquez (former Springfield-Monterrey) started at second base and batted eighth.  2-for-3 with one RBI, one run, one walk, and assisted in two double plays.

Mochis beat Monterrey 9-2
LMP Official Site Post Game

Efren Navarro (former Memphis-Culiacan) started as designated hitter and batted fifth.  0-for-3 with one walk and one strikeout.

Guasave beat Culiacan 6-1
LMP Official Site Post Game

Irving Lopez (Springfield-Hermosillo) started at second base and batted ninth.  0-for-1 with one run and one walk.

Mazatlan beat Hermosillo 5-1
LMP Official Site Post Game

Xavier Scruggs (former St. Louis-Mexicali) started at first base and batted fourth.  1-for-4 with one run, one hit by pitch, one strikeout, one missed catch error, and assisted in one double play.
Justin Williams (Memphis-Mexicali) started in left field and batted fifth.  0-for-5 with two strikeouts.

Obregon beat Mexicali 5-4 in 10 innings
LMP Official Site Post Game

Thursday's Games:
Mochis (19-25) visits Monterrey (19-24) @ 7:30 PM CT
Jalisco (28-16) visits Navojoa (16-27) @ 7:30 PM MT
Guasave (19-24) visits Culiacan (24-19) @ 7:35 PM MT
Hermosillo (26-16) visits Mazatlan (18-26) @ 8:00 PM MT
Obregon (27-16) visits Mexicali (20-23) @ 7:30 PM PT


Dominican League:

Edmundo Sosa (St. Louis-Cibaenas) started at shortstop and batted leadoff.  0-for-4 at the plate.
Rainel Rosario (former Springfield-Cibaenas) started in right field and batted seventh.  1-for-3 with one walk, one strikeout, and one outfield assist.
Francisco Pena (former St. Louis-Cibaenas) started at catcher and batted ninth.  0-for-3 with one strikeout.

Richy Pedroza (former Peoria-Escogido) started at shortstop and batted ninth.  1-for-2 with one walk.

Escogido beat Cibaenas 1-0
LIDOM Official Site Post Game

Evan MacLane (former St. Louis-Estrellas) started and pitched 3.2 innings.  He allowed seven hits, three earned runs, one walk, and struck three out for the losing decision (2-3).  (g/f:5-0)

Licey beat Estrellas 6-2
LIDOM Official Site Post Game

Jose Adolis Garcia (Memphis-Cibao) started in centerfield and batted seventh.  2-for-4 with one triple, one two-out RBI, one run, one strikeout, and one outfield assist.
Adalberto Mejia (former St. Louis-Cibao) started and pitched two innings.  He allowed four hits, two earned runs, one walk, hit one batter, and struck two out for the losing decision (0-2).  (g/f:2-1)

Azucareros beat Cibao 8-3
LIDOM Official Site Post Game

Thursday's Games:
Azucareros (24-16) visits Escogido (21-19) @ 7:15 PM AST
Cibao (17-23) visits Estrellas (17-23) @ 7:30 PM AST
Licey (20-20) visits Cibaenas (21-19) @ 7:30 PM AST


Colombian League:

Notes:
Edgard Renteria (former St. Louis), Jolbert Cabrera (former Memphis), and Donovan Solano (former Memphis) were honored by the Colombian Baseball Federation: El Heraldo


Venezuelan League:

Anderson Gerdel (former Palm Beach-Margarita) entered in the fourth and pitched two innings.  He allowed three hits, one earned run, one walk, and struck one out.  (p-s:37-19)(g/f:1-2)

Zulia beat Margarita 10-2
LVBP Official Site Post Game

Cesar Valera (former Palm Beach-Caribes) started in centerfield and moved to left, batting ninth.  1-for-4 with one run, two strikeouts, and one outfield assist.

Caribes beat Lara 6-1
LVBP Official Site Post Game

Wilfred Vivas (former GCL-Magallanes) entered late in the game at shortstop and batted second.  0-for-2 with one strikeout.
Ronny Cedeno (former MLB signing-Magallanes) started at second base and batted eighth.  1-for-3 with one RBI, one sacrifice, one strikeout, and assisted in one double play.
Jorge Rondon (former St. Louis-Magallanes) entered in the seventh and pitched one inning.  He allowed no hits or runs, and struck one out for the hold (7).  (p-s:14-9)(g/f:2-0)

Magallanes beat Aragua 3-2
LVBP Official Site Post Game

Wilfredo Tovar (former Memphis-Caracas) entered late in the game at shortstop and batted ninth.  1-for-1 and one fielding error.

La Guaira beat Caracas 4-1
LVBP Official Site Post Game

Notes:
Gabriel Lino (former Memphis-Caribes) is grateful for the trade to Caribes: LVBP Official Site

Wilfredo Tovar (former Memphis-Caracas) is dealing with back spasms: LVBP Official Site

Elniery Garcia (former Memphis-Caracas) is expected to join Caracas: LVBP Official Site

MLB begins stadium inpsections: Meridiano

Thursday's Games:
Margarita (9-15) visits Zulia (16-7) for a doubleheader beginning @ 5:00 PM VET
Lara (16-7) visits Caribes (10-15) for a doubleheader beginning @ 5:00 PM VET
Aragua (11-11) visits La Guaira (13-9) @ 6:00 PM VET


Puerto Rican League:

Hector Hernandez (former Palm Beach-Santurce) started and pitched 3.2 innings.  He allowed five hits, two earned runs, two walks, hit one batter, threw one wild pitch, and struck three out.  (g/f:4-2)

Anthony Garcia (former Memphis-Carolina) started in right field and batted third.  1-for-4 at the plate.

Santurce beat Carolina 4-2
LBPRC Official Site Post Game

Notes:
Marcell Ozuna (St. Louis free agent-Cibao) will take part in the Yadier Molina (St. Louis-Carolina) Home Run Derby to be held on December 14, 2019: Primera Hora

Thursday's Games:
Manati (3-9) visits Mayaguez (7-6) @ 9:15 PM AST
Caguas (6-5) visits Santurce (7-5) @ 9:15 PM AST


Nicaraguan League:

Isaac Silva (former Johnson City-Leon) started and pitched five innings.  He allowed seven hits, five earned runs, two walks, threw two wild pitches, and struck five out.

Leon beat Boer 15-8
LBPN Official Site Post Game

Edgard Montiel (former DSL-Chinandega) started and batted third.  1-for-5 with one RBI, one run, and two strikeouts.

Rivas beat Chinandega 12-5
LBPN Official Site Post Game

Thursday's Games:
Leon (9-7) visits Boer (4-12) @ 6:00 PM
Chinandega (7-9) visits Rivas (12-4) @ 6:00 PM


Australian Baseball League:

Mikey Reynolds (former Springfield-Adelaide) started at second and batted second.  0-for-4, one fielding error, and assisted in one double play.
Dustin Beggs (former 2014 draft selection-Adelaide) started and pitched six innings.  He allowed nine hits, four earned runs, threw one wild pitch, and struck eight out for the losing decision (1-2).  (p-s:108-74)(g/f:9-2)

Geelong-Korea beat Adelaide 8-2

Friday's Games:
Canberra (3-5) visits Auckland (1-7)
Adelaide (5-3) visits Geelong-Korea (3-5)
Perth (6-2) visits Melbourne (6-2)
Brisbane (4-4) visits Sydney (4-4)


Panama League:

Allen Cordoba (former Johnsonn City-Herrera) started at third base and batted third.  2-for-5 with one home run, two RBIs, and two runs.

Wilfredo Pereira (Peoria-Chiriqui Astronautas) entered in the fourth and pitched three innings.  He allowed two hits, one earned run, one home run, and struck two out.

Chiriqui Astronautas beat Herrera 10-9
Panama League Official Site Post Game

J.R. Davis (former Peoria-Metro) started at second base and batted third.  0-for-3 with one RBI.
Jonathan Rivera (former Johnson City-Metro) started in outfield and batted eighth.  0-for-3 with one strikeout.

Chiriqui Federales beat Metro 4-3
Panama League Official Site Post Game

Thursday's Games:
Chiriqui Federales (2-4) visits Metro (4-2) @ 3:00 PM
Herrera (2-5) visits Chiriqui Astronautas (5-2) @ 7:00 PM

Cardinals Winter League Notebook 1-31-17: Breyvic Valera Received 2016-17 LVBP MVP Award; Dewin Perez Tries Out For Colombian World Baseball Classic Team

Breyvic Valera - Bravos de Margarita

Venezuelan League:

Notes:
Breyvic Valera (Memphis-Margarita) excepted the MVP award on Monday: LVBP Official Site

Margarita will be searching for outfielders during the offseason: Meridiano


Caribbean Series (February 1, 2017):

Notes:
All games can be watched on ESPN: ESPN Deportes

Everth Cabrera (Chicago-A-Chinandega) hopes Nicaragua is invited to the Caribbean Series: El Meridiano


World Baseball Classic (March 6, 2017):

Notes:
Jorge Cantu (Tijuana) was not happy he was not asked to play for Mexico: XEU Deportes

Dewin Perez (State College) was in the opening of Colombian camp and Jolbert Cabrera (former Memphis-Colombian hitting coach) is expected on Tuesday: El Universal

Ah-Seop Son (Lotte) puts the team first and not make it an individual showcase: Yonhap News Agency

Cardinals Winter League Notebook 11-28-15: Juan Caballero Strikes Out Four Over Six Scoreless Innings For The Win; Jeremy Hazelbaker Extends Hitting Streak To 14 Games With Two Doubles & Two RBIs; Ildemaro Vargas Collects Three Singles & Two RBIs

Juan Caballero - Gigantes de Carolina

Venezuelan League:

Jeremy Hazelbaker (Memphis free agent-Caribes) started as designated hitter and batted third.  2-for-5 with two doubles, two RBIs, and one strikeout.
Pedro Rodriguez (former MiLB signing-Caribes) entered in the ninth and pitched one inning.  He allowed one hit and no runs for the save (11).  (p-s:16-10)(g/f:2-0)

Caribes beat Caracas 11-8
LVBP Official Site Post Game

Jose Gonzalez (Springfield free agent-La Guaira) started at catcher and batted ninth.  0-for-2 with one sacrifice, one throwing error, allowed one stolen base, and picked off one base runner.

Eliezer Alfonzo (former Peoria-Margarita) started as designated hitter and batted second.  1-for-4 with one double, one two-out RBI, and two strikeouts.
Breyvic Valera (Springfield-Margarita) started at third base and moved to second, batting fifth.  1-for-4 with one run.
Geudy Guerra (former VSL-Margarita) entered in the seventh and pitched one inning.  He allowed three hits, no runs, and struck one out for the winning decision (2-1).  (p-s:22-16)(g/f:1-1)
Silfredo Garcia (Springfield-Margarita) entered in the ninth and pitched one inning.  He allowed two hits, one earned run, and struck one out for the save (1).  (p-s:19-13)(g/f:1-1)

Margarita beat La Guaira 3-1
LVBP Official Site Post Game

Ildemaro Vargas (former Palm Beach-Lara) started at second base and batted second.  3-for-4 with two RBIs, one run, and assisted in two double plays.
Richard Castillo (former Memphis-Lara) entered in the sixth and pitched to four batters.  He allowed two hits, no runs, and struck one out.  (p-s:15-6)(g/f:1-0)

Jose Martinez (former Springfield-Magallanes) started at second base and batted leadoff.  1-for-3 with one run and one strikeout.
Ronny Cedeno (former MLB signing-Magallanes) started at shortstop and batted third.  0-for-3 with one ground into double play.
Adron Chambers (former St. Louis-Magallanes) started in centerfield and batted sixth.  1-for-3 with one double, one run, and grounded into one double play.

Lara beat Magallanes 9-2 in six innings
LVBP Official Site Post Game

Notes:
Jolbert Cabrera (former Memphis-Zulia hitting coach) was tossed in Aragua win over Zulia 3-2 on Friday: LVBP Official Site

Richard Castillo (former Memphis-Lara) was dealing with a blood infection and missed the 2015 season: LVBP Official Site

Jeremy Hazelbaker (Memphis free agent-Caribes) extended his hitting streak to 14 games: LVBP Official Site

Saturday's Games:
Caribes (5-5) visits La Guaira (4-6) @ 4:00 PM VET
Caracas (5-5) visits Magallanes (5-3) @ 5:30 PM VET
Lara (4-3) visits Aragua (4-5) @ 7:30 PM VET
Zulia (1-9) visits Margarita (9-1) @ 8:00 PM VET


Mexican Pacific League:

Iker Franco (former Springfield-Obregon) started at catcher and batted ninth.  1-for-2 at the plate.

Navojoa beat Obregon 4-3 in 11 innings
LMP Official Site Post Game

Eric Fornataro (former St. Louis-Hermosillo) entered in the tenth and pitched to four batters.  He allowed one hit, one earned run, and two walks for the losing decision (0-3).  (p-s:16-8)(g/f:1-0)

Irving Wilson (DSL-Culiacan) started at catcher and batted eighth.  0-for-2 at the plate.

Culiacan beat Hermosillo 2-1 in 10 innings
LMP Official Site Post Game

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


Dominican League:

Audry Perez (former St. Louis-Estrellas) started at catcher and batted ninth.  0-for-3 with one RBI and one sac fly.
Evan MacLane (former St. Louis-Estrellas) started and pitched five innings.  He allowed two hits, one unearned run, and struck six out for the winning decision (4-1).  (g/f:3-4)

Estrellas beat Licey 5-2
Listin Diario Post Game

Eugenio Velez (former Memphis-Azucareros) started as designated hitter and batted fifth.  1-for-3 with one walk and one strikeout.

Cibao beat Azucareros 11-3
Cibao Official Site Post Game

Heath Wyatt (Memphis-Escogido) entered in the eighth and pitched to one batter.  He allowed no hits or runs.  (g/f:1-0)(ir-s:2-0)

Cibaenas beat Escogido 3-2
Listin Diario Post Game

Saturday's Games:
Licey (19-12) visits Escogido (15-17) @ 5:00 PM AST
Cibao (15-17) visits Cibaenas (12-19) @ 7:30 PM AST - Sam Gaviglio (former Springfield-Cibao) is scheduled to start
Azucareros (15-17) visits Estrellas (19-13) @ 7:30 PM AST


Australian Baseball League:

Sunday's Games:
Adelaide (9-12) visits Canberra (15-8) @ 12:00 PM AET
Brisbane (12-11) visits Sydney (10-11) @ 1:00 PM AET
Perth (12-10) visits Melbourne (8-14) @ 1:05 PM AET


Nicaraguan League:

David Bergin (former Quad Cities-Boer) started in right field and batted fifth.  0-for-3 with one RBI, one sac fly, and one strikeout.
Edgard Montiel (former DSL-Chinandega) started as designated hitter and batted seventh.  0-for-2 with one walk and two strikeouts.

Curt Smith (former Springfield-Chinandega) started at first base and batted third.  1-for-3 with one RBI, one walk, one sac fly, and two strikeouts.

Chinandega beat Boer 7-1
LNBP Official Site Post Game

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


Puerto Rican League:

Ruben Gotay (former Memphis-Mayaguez) started at third base and batted second.  0-for-2 with one walk.
Randy Ruiz (former MiLB signing-Mayaguez) started as designated hitter and batted fourth.  0-for-3 at the plate.

Santurce beat Mayaguez 5-2 in game one of doubleheader

Randy Ruiz (former MiLB signing-Mayaguez) started as designated hitter and batted fourth.  1-for-3 with one double, one two-out RBI, and one strikeout.
Ruben Gotay (former Memphis-Mayaguez) started at third base and batted fourth.  1-for-1 with one RBI, two walks, and one throwing error.

Santurce beat Mayaguez 7-2 in game two of doubleheader
LBPRC Official Site Post Game

Felipe Lopez (former St. Louis-Carolina) started as designated hitter and batted fourth.  2-for-4 with one double, one RBI, one run, and grounded into one double play.
Juan Caballero (Johnson City-Carolina) started and pitched six innings.  He allowed one hit, no runs, one walk, and struck four out for the winning decision (1-1).  (g/f:6-6)
Ian Snell (former MiLB signing-Carolina) entered in the seventh and pitched one inning.  He allowed no hits or runs, one walk, and struck one out for the winning decision (2).  (g/f:1-1)

Carolina beat Caguas 7-1
LBPRC Official Site Post Game

Saturday's Games:
Santurce (9-12) visits Carolina (9-12) @ 7:15 PM AST
Caguas (12-9) visits Mayaguez (12-9) @ 7:15 PM AST


Colombian League:

Dewin Perez (State College-Cartagena) went five solid innings for the winning decision as Cartagena beat Monteria 12-6: LCPB Official Site

Jose Calero (former GCL-Sincelejo) earned the win as Sincelejo beat Barranquilla 6-3: El Universal and El Meridiano

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

Cardinals Winter League Notebook 2-3-14: Yadier Molina Visits Caribbean Series; Jolbert Cabrera Talks Latin American Series Win; Luis Montanez Drives In One Run

Jolbert Cabrera (far left) - Tigres de Cartagena

California Winter League

Former Cardinals:
Wilfrido Pujols (former Johnson City-Palm Desert) has played in seven games going 3-for-16 (.188) with one double, four total bases, one run, two walks, one stolen base, eight strikeouts, .278 OBP, and .250 SLG.
Dutch Deol (former Johnson City-British Columbia) has played in seven games going 1-for-15 (.067) with two RBIs, one total base, two sac flies, five strikeouts, .059 OBP, and .067 SLG.

Monday's Game:
Palm Springs Chill (4-2-2) visits Oregon (5-3)
Cochella Valley (2-5-1) visits Midwest (5-3)
Washington (3-3-2) visits Palm Desert Coyotes (1-6-1)
Canada (4-3-1) visits Palm Springs Power (3-4-1)


Latin American Series

Notes:
Jolbert Cabrera (former Memphis-Cartagena) talked about the championship win when he arrived home: El Heraldo


Caribbean Series

Luis Garcia (former New Haven-Hermosillo) started as designated hitter and batted seventh.  0-for-4 with one strikeout.

Anthony Garcia (Palm Beach-Mayaguez) entered in the ninth as a pinch hitter and batted third.  0-for-1 at the plate.
Randy Ruiz (former MiLB signing-Mayaguez) started as designated hitter and batted fourth.  0-for-3 with two strikeouts.
Luis Montanez (former Memphis-Mayaguez) entered in the ninth as a pinch hitter and batted fifth.  0-for-1 with one RBI.
Hector Hernandez (former Palm Beach-Mayaguez) entered in the ninth and pitched to three batters.  He allowed one hit and one earned run.  (p-s:10-7)(g/f:1-1)

Hermosillo beat Mayaguez 6-3
Lider Post Game

Eliezer Alfonso (former Peoria-Magallanes) entered in the third as a pinch runner and took over at catcher, batting sixth.  0-for-3 with two strikeouts and allowed two stolen bases.

Magallanes beat Villa Clara 8-5
El Universal Post Game

Notes:
Yadier Molina (St. Louis-Carolina) visited the Caribbean Series: El Universal

Cuban players mostly sit in their rooms & are not permitted to talk with media: El Universal

Fans protested the presence of Cuba in the Caribbean Series: El Universal

Cuba would like to have full rights to participate in the Caribbean Series as they do in the World Baseball Classic or other tournaments: El Nuveo Dia

Monday's Games:
Licey (0-1) visits Villa Clara (0-2) @ 3:00 PM ET
Magallanes (1-0) visits Hermosillo (2-0) @ 7:30 PM ET


Texas Winter League (February 4)

Draft results: Texas League Official Site

Cardinals Winter League Notebook 2-2-14: Ryan Mulhern Named To 2014 All-Latin American Series Team; Dutch Deol Drives In One Run; Victor Marte Strikes Out One Over One Scoreless Inning

Ryan Mulhern (third from right) - Brujos de San Andres Tuxtla

Australian Baseball League Playoffs

Wayne Lundgren (former Palm Beach-Sydney) entered in the sixth and pitched one inning.  He allowed three hits, one earned run, and struck three out.  (p-s:23-17)(g/f:1-0)(ir-s:1-1)

Canberra beat Sydney 9-1
Canberra Official Site Post Game

Friday's Championship Game:
Canberra (0-0) visits Perth (0-0) @ 7:05 PM AWST


California Winter League

Dutch Deol (former Johnson City-British Columbia) started in left field and batted fifth.  0-for-2 with one RBI, one sac fly, and one strikeout.

British Columbia beat Palm Springs 5-1

No Games Scheduled For Sunday Due To Super Bowl


Latin American Series Championship

Jolbert Cabrera (former Memphis-Cartagena) started at third base and batted fifth.  0-for-3 with one walk and one caught stealing.
Ronald Ramirez (former Palm Beach-Cartagena) started at shortstop and batted ninth.  0-for-2 with two strikeouts and one error.

Ryan Mulhern (former 2002 draft selection-San Andres) started at first base and batted fourth.  0-for-4 at the plate.

Cartagena beat San Andres 9-1
Latin American Series Official Site Post Game
El Heraldo Post Game
El Universal Post Game

Notes:
Ryan Mulhern (former 2002 draft selection-San Andres) was named to the All-Latin American Series team: Latin American Series Official Site

Panama will host the 2015 Latin American Series: Latin American Official Site


Caribbean Series

Randy Ruiz (former MiLB signing-Mayaguez) started as designated hitter and batted fourth.  1-for-5 with one RBI and two strikeouts.
Tyler Herron (former Springfield-Mayaguez) entered in the tenth and pitched one inning.  He allowed one hit, no runs, and one walk for the save (1).  (p-s:21-11)(g/f:1-2)

Eugenio Velez (former Memphis-Licey) started in left field and batted fifth.  0-for-3 with one walk, one sacrifice, and one caught stealing.
D'Angelo Jimenez (former Memphis-Licey) entered in the eighth as a pinch hitter and batted ninth.  0-for-1 with one strikeout.
Victor Marte (St. Louis free agent-Licey) entered in the eighth and pitched one inning.  He allowed no hits or runs, and struck one out.  (p-s:13-10)(g/f:0-2)

Mayaguez beat Licey 7-6 in 10 innings
Caribbean Series Official Site Post Game

Luis Garcia (former New Haven-Hermosillo) started at first base and batted seventh.  1-for-4 with two runs, two strikeouts, and assisted in one double play.

Hermosillo beat Villa Clara 9-4
El Universal Post Game

Notes:
Carlos Zambrano (Philadelphia free agent-Magallanes) may not be able to make his scheduled start in the Caribbean Series after injuring his knee in the brawl with Caribes in the LVBP championship: Lider

Villa Clara is under tight security while playing in the Caribbean Series: Listin Diario

Sunday's Games:
Hermosillo (1-0) visits Mayaguez (1-0) @ 2:30 PM ET
Villa Clara (0-1) visits Magallanes (0-0) @ 8:30 PM ET

Cardinals Winter League Notebook 2-1-14: Ethan Cole Strikes Out Six & Allows One Run Over Six Innings For The Win; Fernando Tatis Signs To Play In Triple-A Mexican League; Chad Huffman Introduced To Japanese Media

Ethan Cole - Canberra Cavalry

Australian Baseball League Playoffs

Ethan Cole (former Quad Cities-Canberra) started and pitched six innings.  He allowed seven hits, one unearned run, two walks, and struck six out for the winning decision (1-0).  (p-s:103-62)(g/f:6-3)
Jeff Lyman (former Springfield-Canberra) entered in the seventh and pitched to six batters.  He allowed two hits, one earned run, and two walks for the hold (1).  (p-s:17-8)(g/f:0-2)

Wayne Lundgren (former Palm Beach-Sydney) entered in the seventh and pitched to two batters.  He allowed one hit and no runs.  (p-s:4-4)(g/f:1-0)(ir-s:1-0)

Canberra beat Sydney 4-3
Canberra Official Site Post Game

Sunday's Game:
Canberra (1-1) visits Sydney (1-1) @ 4:00 PM AET


California Winter League

Wilfrido Pujols (former Johnson City-Palm Desert) started and first base and batted eighth.  0-for-2 with one strikeout and one error.

Palm Springs and Palm Desert tied 1-1

Saturday's Games:
British Columbia (2-5-1) visits Palm Springs Power (3-3-1)
Palm Springs Chill (4-1-2) visits Midwest (4-3)
Bay Area (6-1-1) visits Washington (2-3-2)
Cochella Valley (2-4-1) visits Oregon (4-3)


Latin American Series

Jolbert Cabrera (former Memphis-Cartagena) started at third base and batted fifth.  0-for-2 with one walk.
Ronald Ramirez (former Palm Beach-Cartagena) started at shortstop and batted ninth.  0-for-3 at the plate.

Cartagena beat Urraca/Veraguas 6-1
Latin American Series Official Site Post Game

Saturday's Championship Game:
Cartagena (2-2) visits San Andres (3-0)


Caribbean Series

Notes:

Fernando Tatis (former St. Louis-Escogido) signed on to play for Laguna: MiLB Official Site

Mayaguez got a late start in travel after the government delayed their take off: Primera Hora

Fernando Salas (former St. Louis-Hermosillo) talks about winning the LMP Championship: Hermosillo Official Site

Luis Garcia (former New Haven-Hermosillo) talks about winning the LMP Championship: Hermosillo Official Site

Yadier Molina (St. Louis-Carolina) and Carlos Beltran (former St. Louis) received awards from the Puerto Rican press: Primera Hora

Saturday's Games:
Mayaguez (0-0) visits Licey (0-0) @ 3:00 PM ET
Villa Clara (0-0) visits Hermosillo (0-0) @ 7:30 PM ET


Nippon Professional Baseball (Japan)

Notes:

Brian Falkenborg (former St. Louis-Rakuten) spent the offseson strengthening and Chiba Lotte held a press conference to announce the signing of Chad Huffman (former Memphis): Yakyubaka

The sports media presented Hector Luna (former St. Louis-Chunichi-Aguilas) with a cake for his birthday: Yakyubaka

Cardinals Winter League Notebook 1-31-14: Ronald Ramirez Hits a Two-Run Homer; Ryan Mulhern Singles, Walks, & Drives In One Run; Lou Montanez & Hector Hernandez Added To Mayaguez Roster

Ronald Ramirez - Tigres de Cartagena

Australian Baseball League Playoffs

Wayne Lundgren (former Palm Beach-Sydney) entered in the fifth and pitched 1.1 innings.  He allowed two hits, one unearned run, and struck one out.  (p-s:26-18)(g/f:1-0)(ir-s:3-0)

Sydney beat Canberra 18-11
Sydney Official Site Post Game

Saturday's Game:
Canberra (0-1) visits Sydney (1-0) @ 6:00 PM AET


California Winter League

Wednesday's Results:

Wilfrido Pujols (former Johnson City-Palm Desert) started at third base and batted eighth.  1-for-3 with one stolen base and one strikeout.

Bay Area beat Palm Desert 6-1

Thursday's Results:

Dutch Deol (former Johnson City-British Columbia) started in right field and batted seventh.  1-for-3 at the plate.

Canada and British Columbia tied 3-3


Latin American Series

Ryan Mulhern (former 2002 draft selection-San Andres) started at first base and batted fourth.  1-for-4 with one RBI and one walk.

San Andres beat Urraca/Veraguas 9-3
Latin American Series Official Site Post Game

Gustavo Martinez (former GCL-Rivas) entered in the seventh and pitched 2.2 innings.  He allowed one hit, one earned run, one walk, and struck three out.

Jolbert Cabrera (former Memphis-Cartagena) started at third base and batted fifth.  1-for-4 with one strikeout and one error.
Ronald Ramirez (former Palm Beach-Cartagena) entered in the third at shortstop and batted ninth.  1-for-3 with one home run, two RBIs, one run, two strikeouts, and one error.

Rivas beat Cartagena 8-4
Latin American Series Official Site Post Game

Friday's Games:
Urraca/Veraguas (1-2) visits Rivas (1-2)
San Andres (3-0) visits Cartagena (1-2)


Caribbean Series (February 1, 2014)

Notes:
Luis Garcia (former New Haven) and Dennys Reyes (former St. Louis) are included on the Hermosillo roster: LMP Official Site

San Juan may make a return in the Puerto Rican League next winter: Primera Hora

Luis Montanez (former Memphis) and Hector Hernandez (former Palm Beach) were added to the Mayaguez roster: El Nuevo Dia

Juan Gonzalez (former MiLB signing) visited Nicaragua to talk about Roberto Clemente, steroids, and his career: El Nuevo Diario

Saturday's Games:
Mayaguez (0-0) visits Licey (0-0) @ 3:00 PM ET
Villa Clara (0-0) visits Hermosillo (0-0) @ 7:30 PM ET


Nippon Professional Baseball (Japan)

Rakuten held a press conference to officially announce the signing of Brian Falkenborg (former St. Louis): Yakyubaka

Hiroshima have signed Rainel Rosario to a four-year deal: Yakyubaka and Nikkan Sports

Rosario was released by Escogido (Dominican League) in May 2013: Escogido Official Twitter

Cardinals Winter League Notebook 1-30-14: Angel Castro Invited To Pitch For Licey In Caribbean Series; Jolbert Cabrera Singles & Drives In One Run; Eliezer Alfonso Upset With Lack Of Playing Time

Angel Castro - Aguilas Cibaenas

Venezuelan League Championship

Notes:
Eliezer Alfonso (former Peoria-Magallanes) was not happy sitting on the bench and asked to be released after the season: Lider


Mexican Pacific League Championship

Luis Garcia (former New Haven-Hermosillo) started at first base and batted fifth.  1-for-3 with one run, one walk, and one strikeout.
Fernando Salas (former St. Louis-Hermosillo) entered in the ninth and pitched one inning.  He allowed two hits, one unearned run, and struck two out.  (p-s:18-14)(g/f:0-1)

Hermosillo beat Navojoa 8-3
LMP Official Site Post Game

Hermosillo wins the championship series 4-3 and will represent the Mexican Pacific League in the Caribbean Series.


Dominican League Championship

Notes:
Angel Castro (St. Louis-Aguilas) was added to the Licey roster for the Caribbean Series: LIDOM Official Site

St. Louis does not want Castro to pitch in the Caribbean Series: Dionisio Soldevila Twitter


Australian Baseball League Playoffs

Friday's Game:
Canberra (22-24) visits Sydney (23-23) @ 7:00 PM AET


California Winter League

Dutch Deol (former Johnson City-British Columbia) started in left field and batted third.  0-for-3 with one strikeout.

Palm Springs beat British Columbia 2-0

Thursday's Games:
Canada (4-2) visits British Columbia (1-5)
Palm Springs Chill (3-1-2) visits Palm Springs Power (3-2)
Palm Desert (1-5) visits Oregon (2-3)
Cochella Valley (2-3-1) visits Bay Area (5-0-1)


Latin American Series

Ryan Mulhern (former 2002 draft selection-San Andres) started at first base and batted fourth.  1-for-3 with one run, two walks, and one strikeout.

San Andres beat Rivas 8-7
Latin American Series Official Site Post Game

Jolbert Cabrera (former Memphis-Cartagena) started at third base and batted fifth.  1-for-3 with one RBI and two runs.

Cartagena beat Urraca/Veraguas 9-1
Latin American Series Official Site Post Game

Notes:
Brasil and Curacao could be added to the Latin American Series: XEU Deportes

Thursday's Games:
San Andres (2-0) visits Urraca/Veraguas (1-1)
Rivas (0-2) visits Cartagena (1-1)

Cardinals Winter League Notebook 1-29-14: Victor Marte Holds Two Runners On For The Championship Win; Evan MacLane Strikes Out Six & Allows Two Runs Over Six Innings; Joel Pineiro & Anthony Garcia Added To Puerto Rico Roster

Victor Marte - Tigres del Licey

Venezuelan League Championship

Ronny Cedeno (former St. Louis-Magallanes) started at shortstop and batted ninth.  1-for-4 with one stolen base, one strikeout, and assisted in one double play.

Pedro Rodriguez (former MiLB signing-Caribes) entered in the eighth and pitched 1.1 innings.  He allowed one hi, two unearned runs, one home run, and struck one out.  (p-s:17-12)(g/f:3-1)(ir-s:3-3)

Magallanes beat Caribes 11-6
LVBP Official Site Post Game

Magallanes wins the championship series 4-1 and will represent Venezuela in the Caribbean Series.


Mexican Pacific League Championship

Luis Garcia (former New Haven-Hermosillo) started as designated hitter and batted sixth.  1-for-5 with one strikeout.
Dennys Reyes (former St. Louis-Hermosillo) entered in the ninth and pitched one inning.  He allowed one hit, no runs, and two walks.  (p-s:26-13)(g/f:2-0)

Navojoa beat Hermosillo 5-3
LMP Official Site Post Game

Notes:
Tabasco (Triple-A Mexican League) let pitching coach Vicente Palacios (former St. Louis) go: MiLB Official Site

Misael Siverio (Cuban-Mexicali) was declared a free agent and is negotiating with teams now: El Nuevo Heraldo

Wednesday's Game:
Navojoa (3-3) visits Hermosillo (3-3) @ 7:30 PM MST


Dominican League Championship

Evan MacLane (former St. Louis-Escogido) started and pitched six innings.  He allowed two hits, two runs (one earned), one home run, one walk, hit one batter, and struck six out.  (p-s:85-62)(g/f:6-4)

Victor Marte (St. Louis free agent-Licey) entered in the seventh and pitched to three batters.  He allowed one hit and no runs for the winning decision (2-1).  (p-s:12-8)(ir-s:2-0)

Licey beat Escogido 3-2
Listin Diario Post Game

Licey wins the championship series 4-3 and will represent the Dominican Republic in the Caribbean Series.


Puerto Rican League

Notes:
Joel Pineiro (former St. Louis-Ponce), Tyler Herron (former Springfield-Mayaguez), Randy Ruiz (former MiLB signing-Mayaguez), and Anthony Garcia (Palm Beach-Carolina) will be included on the Mayaguez roster: El Nuevo Dia

Ruben Gotay (former Memphis-Carolina/Mayaguez) and Luis Montanez (former Memphis-Mayaguez) were unhappy they were left off the roster: El Nuevo Dia


California Winter League

Wilfrido Pujols (former Johnson City-Palm Desert) started as designated hitter and batted ninth.  0-for-2 at the plate.

Cochella Valley beat Palm Desert 10-0

Wednesday's Games:
Washington (1-2-2) visits Cochella Valley (2-2-1)
Palm Desert (1-4) visits Bay Area (4-0-1)
Midwest (3-2) visits Canada (3-2)
Palm Springs Chill (2-1-2) visits British Columbia (1-4)


Latin American Series

Gustavo Martinez (former GCL-Rivas) entered in the sixth and pitched 2.2 innings.  He allowed no hits or runs, and struck three out.

Urraca/Veraguas beat Rivas 15-13
Latin American Series Official Site Post Game

Ryan Mulhern (former 2002 draft selection-San Andres) started started at first base and batted fourth.  3-for-5 with two doubles, two runs, and one strikeout.

Jobert Cabrera (former Memphis-Cartagena) started at third base and batted fifth.  2-for-4 with one RBI and one strikeout.

San Andres beat Cartagena 6-1
Latin American Series Official Site Post Game

Wednesday's Results:
Rivas (0-1) visits Veracruz (1-0)
Urraca/Veraguas (1-0) visits Cartagena (0-1)

Cardinals Winter League Notebook 1-25-14: Luis Mateo Singles & Drives In Two Runs; Fernando Salas Strikes Out Three Over Two & A Third Scoreless Innings For The Win; Ethan Cole Strikes Out Three & Allows One Run Over Six & Two-Thirds For The Win

Julio Lugo - Leones del Escogido

Venezuelan League Championship

Ronny Cedeno (former St. Louis-Magallanes) started at shortstop and batted ninth.  0-for-3 with one RBI and one strikeout.

Magallanes beat Caribes 6-5
LVBP Official Site Post Game

Saturday's Game:
Magallanes (2-0) visits Caribes (0-2) @ 7:00 PM VST


Mexican Pacific League Championship

Luis Garcia (former New Haven-Hermosillo) started at first base and batted sixth.  2-for-4 with one triple, one strikeout, grounded into one double play, and assisted in one double play.
Fernando Salas (former St. Louis-Hermosillo) entered in the seventh and pitched 2.1 innings.  He allowed no hits or runs, two walks, and struck three out for the winning decision (1-0).  (p-s:31-20)(g/f:2-0)(ir-s:1-0)

Hermosillo beat Navojoa 6-5
LMP Official Site Post Game

Notes:
Luis Terrero (Mexico-Licey), Jonathan Albaladejo (Milwaukee free agent-Mayaguez), Manny Acosta (Yomiuri free agent), Francisco Rosario (Mexico free agent-Licey), and Greg Aquino (Sugar Land free agent-Licey) have been invited to Mexico (Triple-A Mexican League) camp: MiLB Official Site

Saturday's Game:
Hermosillo (2-1) visits Navojoa (1-2) @ 6:00 PM MST


Dominican League Championship

Timo Perez (former St. Louis-Licey) entered in the ninth as a pinch hitter and batted fifth.  0-for-1 with one strikeout.
D'Angelo Jimenez (former Memphis-Licey) entered in the ninth as a pinch hitter and batted sixth.  0-for-1 at the plate.
Eugenio Velez (former Memphis-Licey) started in right field and batted seventh.  0-for-2 with one walk and one strikeout.
Maikel Cleto (former St. Louis-Licey) entered in the third and pitched two innings.  He allowed two hits, no runs, one intentional walk, threw one wild pitch, and struck two out.  (g/f:1-2)(ir-s:2-0)

Julio Lugo (former St. Louis-Escogido) started as designated hitter and batted sixth.  2-for-5 with one RBI and one strikeout.

Escogido beat Licey 8-0
LIDOM Official Site Post Game

Notes:
Julio Lugo (former St. Louis-Esocgido) is taking every opportunity to play: Escogido Official Site

No Game Scheduled For Saturday


Australian Baseball League

Ethan Cole (former Quad Cities-Canberra) started and pitched 6.2 innings.  He allowed four hits, one earned run, four walks, and struck three out for the winning decision (5-5).  (p-s:89-51)(g/f:10-6)

Canberra beat Brisbane 2-1 in game one of doubleheader

Jeff Lyman (former Springfield-Canberra) entered in the sixth and pitched two innings.  He allowed one hit, no runs, one walk, and struck two out.  (p-s:29-19)(g/f:3-1)(ir-s:2-0)

Brisbane beat Canberra 3-2 in game two of doubleheader
Canberra Official Site Post Game

Sunday's Games:
Canberra (21-24) visits Brisbane (18-27) @ 11:00 AM AEST
Melbourne (21-24) visits Sydney (23-22) @ 1:30 PM AET
Adelaide (21-24) visits Perth (31-14) @ 11:005 AM AWST


Puerto Rican League Championship

Aaron Bates (former Memphis-Caguas) started as designated hitter and batted sixth.  2-for-5 with one run and two strikeouts.
Luis Mateo (Springfield-Caguas) started at shortstop and batted ninth.  1-for-3 with two two-out RBIs, one sacrifice, one strikeout, and assisted in one double play.

Randy Ruiz (former MiLB signing-Mayaguez) started as designated hitter and batted fourth.  2-for-4 with one double, one home run, one RBI, two runs, and one strikeout.
Ruben Gotay (former Memphis-Mayaguez) started at third base and batted fifth.  0-for-1 with three walks.
Luis Montanez (former Memphis-Mayaguez) started in right field and batted eighth.  0-for-4 with one run and one strikeout.
Tyler Herron (former Springfield-Mayaguez) entered in the eighth and pitched 1.1 innings.  He allowed one hit and no rund for the save (5).  (g/f:1-2)(ir-s:2-0)

Mayaguez beat Caguas 7-4
Liga PR Official Site Post Game

Notes:
Yadier Molina (St. Louis-Carolina) made a donation to the Children's Hospital In Puerto Rico: Primera Hora

Saturday's Game:
Mayaguez (2-2) visits Caguas (2-2) @ 7:45 PM AST


Colombian League Championship

Thursday's Results:

Jolbert Cabrera (former Memphis-Cartagena) started at third base and batted fourth.  1-for-5 with one double and one run.
Javier Colina (former Memphis-Cartagena) started at first base and batted fifth.  1-for-4 with one walk and one caught stealing.
Ronald Ramirez (former Palm Beach-Cartagena) entered late in the game at shortstop and batted seventh.  1-for-2 with one run and one walk.
Ricardo Rodriguez (former Memphis-Cartagena) started and pitched 2.1 innings.  He allowed four hits, four earned runs, one home run, one walk, and struck one out.

Cartagena beat Monteria 10-5

Notes:
Cartagena will represent Columbia in the 2014 Latin American Series.


Panama League Championship

Veraguas beat Cocle 6-0: Panama League Official Site Post Game

Cardinals Winter League Notebook 1-24-14: Evan MacLane Strikes Out Four & Allows Three Runs Over Six & A Third Innings For The Win; Jeff Lyman Sits Two Batters & Holds One Runner On For The Hold; Javier Colina Collects Two Singles & One RBI

Evan MacLane - Leones del Escogido (on loan from Estellas Orientales)

Venezuelan League Championship

Pete Parise (former Memphis-Caribes) entered in the fifth and pitched one inning.  He allowed four hits, two earned runs, and one home run.  (g/f:0-1)

Ronny Cedeno (former St. Louis-Magallanes) started at shortstop and batted ninth.  1-for-4 and assisted in two double plays.

Magallanes beat Caribes 5-4
LVBP Official Site Post Game

Friday's Game:
Caribes (0-1) visits Magallanes (1-0) @ 7:30 PM VST


Mexican Pacific League Championship

Notes:
The LMP presented the uniforms they will wear during the Caribbean Series: LMP Official Site

Odrisamer Despaigne (Cuban free agent-Mexicali) has been given clearance as a free agent and is negotiating with teams to get into spring camp: El Nuevo Herald

Friday's Game:
Hermosillo (1-1) visits Navojoa (1-1) @ 7:30 PM MST


Dominican League Championship

Julio Lugo (former St. Louis-Escogido) started at second base and batted seventh.  1-for-4 with one walk, one strikeout, and assisted in one double play.
Evan MacLane (former St. Louis-Escogido) started and pitched 6.1 innings.  He allowed eight hits, three earned runs, one home run, and struck four out for the winning decision (1-0).  (g/f:7-3)

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

Escogido beat Licey 6-5
LIDOM Official Site Post Game

Friday's Game:
Licey (3-1) visits Escogido (1-3) @ 7:35 PM AST


Australian Baseball League

Jeff Lyman (former Springfield-Canberra) entered in the eighth and pitched to two batters.  He allowed no hits or runs for the hold (1).  (p-s:10-6)(g/f:2-0)(ir-s:1-0)

Brisbane beat Canberra 4-3 in 13 innings
Canberra Official Site Post Game

Brett Zawacki (former Springfield-Melbourne) entered in the ninth and pitched one inning.  He allowed two hits, one earned run, and struck two out.  (p-s:21-14)(g/f:0-1)

Melbourne beat Sydney 6-3
Sydney Official Site Post Game

Saturday's Games:
Canberra (20-23) visits Brisbane (17-26) for a doubleheader beginning @ 1:00 PM AEST
Melbourne (21-23) visits Sydney (22-22) @ 6:00 PM AET
Adelaide (21-23) visits Perth (30-14) @ 7:20 PM AWST


Puerto Rican League Championship

Notes:
There is debate on whether or not to take players from inactive teams for replacements on the championship squad: El Nuevo Dia

Friday's Game:
Caguas (2-1) visits Mayaguez (1-2) @ 7:45 PM AST


Colombian League Championship

Wednesday's Results:

Ronald Ramirez (former Palm Beach-Cartagena) entered late in the game at shortstop.
Jolbert Cabrera (former Memphis-Cartagena) started at third base and batted fourth.  1-for-4 with one strikeout.
Javier Colina (former Memphis-Cartagena) started at first base and batted fifth.  2-for-4 with one RBI and one run.

Cartagena beat Monteria 4-1

Cardinals Winter League Notebook 1-23-14: Jolbert Cabrera Doubles & Drives In Two Runs; Randy Ruiz Singles & Knocks In One Run; Dutch Deol & Wilfrido Pujols Playing In California

Jolbert Cabrera - Tigres de Cartagena

Venezuelan League Championship

Notes:
Caribes and Magallanes held a draft for reinforcements for the championship series: LVBP Official Site

Thursday's Game:
Caribes (0-0) visits Magallanes (0-0) @ 7:30 PM VST


Mexican Pacific League Championship

Luis Garcia (former New Haven-Hermosillo) started as designated hitter and batted sixth.  2-for-3 with one run and one walk.

Navojoa beat Hermosillo 7-4
LMP Official Site Post Game

Notes:
Luis Garcia (former New Haven-Hermosillo) talks with the media in the postgame conference: Hermosillo Official Site

No Games Scheduled For Thursday


Dominican League Championship

Eugenio Velez (former Memphis-Licey) started in right field and batted eighth.  1-for-3 at the plate.
Victor Marte (St. Louis free agent-Licey) entered in the eighth and pitched to four batters.  He allowed one hit, no runs, one intentional walk, and struck one out.  (g/f:1-0)

Julio Lugo (former St. Louis-Escogido) started at second base and batted sixth.  1-for-2 with two walks.

Licey beat Escogido 1-0
LIDOM Official Site Post Game

Notes:
Tony Pena (former St. Louis) met with press to talk about about Aguilas' season turned out, Alex Rodriguez (New York-A-Escogido), Masahiro Tanaka (New York-A), and other MLB items: Aguilas Official Site

Thursday's Game:
Escogido (0-3) visits Licey (3-0)  7:35 PM AST


Australian Baseball League

Wayne Lundgren (former Palm Beach-Sydney) entered in the seventh and pitched 1.2 innings.  He allowed one hit, no runs, two walks, and struck two out for the winning decision (1-1).  (p-s:42-25)(g/f:0-2)

Sydney beat Melbourne 4-3
Sydney Official Site Post Game

Friday's Games:
Canberra (20-22) visits Brisbane (16-26) @ 6:30 PM AEST
Melbourne (20-23) visits Sydney (22-21) @ 7:30 PM AET
Adelaide (21-22) visits Perth (29-14) @ 7:20 PM AWST


Puerto Rican League Championship

Randy Ruiz (former MiLB signing-Mayaguez) started as designated hitter and batted fourth.  1-for-4 with one RBI, one walk, and two strikeouts.
Ruben Gotay (former Memphis-Mayaguez) started at first base and batted fifth.  0-for-4 with one run, one walk, and one strikeout.
Luis Montanez (former Memphis-Mayaguez) started in right field and batted eighth.  1-for-5 at the plate.
Tyler Herron (former Springfield-Mayaguez) entered in the ninth and pitched two innings.  He allowed three hits, two earned runs, one home run, and struck three out for the blown save (2).  (g/f:2-0)

Aaron Bates (former Memphis-Caguas) started as designated hitter and batted sixth.  2-for-4 with one double, one run, one walk, and one strikeout.
Luis Mateo (Springfield-Caguas) started at shortstop and batted ninth.  2-for-3 with one run.
Shaun Garceau (former Springfield-Caguas) entered in the fifth and pitched 1.1 innings.  He allowed three hits, one earned run, and one home run.  (g/f:0-2)(ir-s:2-1)

Caguas beat Mayaguez 5-4 in 11 innings
Liga PR Official Site Post Game

No Game Scheduled For Thursday


Colombian League Championship

Tuesday's Results:

Jolbert Cabrera (former Memphis-Cartagena) started at third base and batted fourth.  1-for-4 with one double, two RBIs, one run, and two strikeouts.
Javier Colina (former Memphis-Cartagena) started at first base and batted fifth.  0-for-2 with two runs and two walks.

Cartagena beat Monteria 8-5


Panama League

Tuesday's Results:

Alllen Cordoba (DSL-Chiriqui) started at shortstop and batted third.  0-for-3 with one strikeout.

Cocle beat Chiriqui 15-2

Wednesday's Results:

Allen Cordoba (DSL-Chiriqui) started at third base and batted third.  0-for-2 with one walk, one strikeout, and one error.

Cocle beat Chiriqui 11-1

Jonathan Rivera (St. Louis international signing-Herrera) started in the outfield and batted seventh.  0-for-3 with one walk and one strikeout.

Urraca beat Herrera 8-7
Panama League Official Site Post Game

Wednesday's Games:
Chriqui (2-10) visits Cocle  (11-2)
Herrera (5-8) visits Urraca (8-5)


California Winter League

Notes:
Dutch Deol (former Johnson City) is listed in the British Columbia roster and Wilfrido Pujols (former Johnson City) with Palm Desert: CWL Official Site

Thursday's Games:
Cochella Valley (0-0) visits Palm Springs (0-0)
Oregon (0-0) visits Palm Springs (0-0)
Palm Desert (0-0) visits Canada (0-0)
Bay Area (0-0) visits British Columbia (0-0)
Washington (0-0) visits Midwest (0-0)


Latin American Series (January 28, 2014)

Tuesday's Games:
Panama Champion visits Rivas (Nicaragua)
San Andres (Veracruz) visits Colombian Champion


Nippon Professional Baseball (Japan)

Brian Falkenborg (former St. Louis-Rakuten) is expected to be in spring camp on time: Yakyubaka

Cardinals Winter League Notebook 1-21-14: Rafael Ortega Collects Two Singles, Two RBIs, & Two Runs; Breyvic Valera Collects Three Singles, One RBI, & Three Runs; Luis Mateo Invited To Big League Camp

Juan Pena - Tobis de Acayucan

Venezuelan League Round Robin

Pedro Rodriguez (former MiLB signing-Caribes) entered in the ninth and pitched one inning.  He allowed one hit and no runs.  (g/f:2-0)

Caribes beat Zulia 6-1
LVBP Official Site Post Game

Rafael Ortega (St. Louis waiver claim-La Guaira) started in center field and batted leadoff.  2-for-6 with two RBIs, two runs, one stolen base, and one strikeout.
Joe Thurston (former St. Louis-La Guaira) started at third base and batted third.  2-for-4 with one double, three runs, one walk, one hit by pitch, and two strikeouts.
Breyvic Valera (Peoria-La Guaira) started at second base and batted sixth.  3-for-5 with one two-out RBI, three runs, and assisted in one double play.

Caracas beat La Guaira 14-13
LVBP Official Site Post Game

Notes:
Joe Thurston (former St. Louis-Lara/La Guaira) and Renyel Pinto (former Memphis-La Guaira) are on a list of players willing to reinforce teams in the championship series: Lider

Chris Cody (York-Aguilas) has signed on to pitch for Magallanes: Magallanes Official Site

Magallanes has been waiting since December for Jorge Rondon (Memphis-Aragua) to get the clearance to pitch: Aragua Official Site

Junior Guerra (Wichita free agent-La Guaira) has signed with T&A San Marino (Italy): Mister Baseball

Tuesday's Games:
Zulia (5-10) visits Caribes (9-6) @ 7:30 PM VST
Caracas (9-6) visits Magallanes (10-5) @ 7:30 PM VST


Mexican Pacific League Championship

Notes:
Veracruz (Triple-A Mexican League) re-signed Lorenzo Barcelo (Veracruz free agent-Aguilas) and Remberro Romo (Veracruz free agent-Mazatlan): XEU Deportes

Tuesday's Game:
Navojoa (0-0) visits Hermosillo (0-0) @ 7:30 PM MST


Veracruz League Championship

Ryan Mulhern (former 2002 draft selection-San Andres) started as designated hitter and batted fourth.  0-for-3 with one walk and two strikeouts.

Ivan Bellazetin (former MiLB tryout-Acayucan) started at second base and batted second.  1-for-3 with one triple and one sacrifice.
Juan Pena (former Tennessee-Acayucan) started and pitched seven innings.  He allowed five hits, no runs, three walks, and struck six out.

San Andres beat Acayucan 3-1
LIV Official Site Post Game

Notes:
San Andres will represent the Veracruz League in the 2014 Latin American Series.


Dominican League Championship

Eugenio Velez (former Memphis-Licey) started in right field and batted eighth.  1-for-3 with one stolen base.
Victor Marte (St. Louis free agent-Licey) entered in the eighth and pitched to two batters.  He allowed one hit and no runs.

Licey beat Escogido 2-1
Listin Diario Post Game

Notes:
Carlos Martinez (St. Louis-Aguilas) worked on his pitches and wanted to face batters with experience to prepare to go into spring training as a starting candidate: Listin Diario

Tuesday's Game:
Escogido (0-1) visits Licey (1-0) @ 5:05 PM AST


Nicaraguan League Championship

Tuesday's Game:
Rivas (3-1) visits Boer (1-3) @ 6:00 PM CST


Puerto Rican League Championship

Notes:
Luis Mateo (Springfield-Caguas) received a non-roster invite to St. Louis MLB spring training: El Nuevo Dia

Tuesday's Game:
Caguas (1-0) visits Mayaguez (0-1) @ 7:45 PM AST


Colombian League Championship

Saturday's Results:

Jolbert Cabrera (former Memphis-Cartagena) started at third base and batted fourth.  3-for-5 with one home run, two RBIs, two runs, one walk, and one strikeout.
Javier Colina (former Memphis-Cartagena) started at first base and batted fifth.  3-for-6 with one double, two runs, and one stolen base.

Monteria beat Cartagena 11-9

Tuesday's Game:
Cartagena (1-1) visits Monteria (1-1)


Panama League

Friday's Results:

Allen Cordoba (DSL-Chiriqui) started at shortstop and batted third.  0-for-4 with one RBI and one run.

Herrera beat Chiriqui 4-3

Saturday's Results:

Allen Cordoba (DSL-Chiriqui) started at shortstop and batted third.  1-for-4 at the plate.

Urraca beat Chiriqui 4-2

Sunday's Results:

Allen Cordoba (DSL-Chiriqui) started at shortstop and batted third.  0-for-2 with one walk.

Urraca beat Chiriqui 3-0

Allen Cordoda (DSL-Chiriqui) started at shortstop and batted third.  0-for-3 at the plate.

Chriqui beat Urraca 4-2 in game two of doubleheader

Tuesday's Games:
Chirqui (1-10) visits Cocle (10-2)
Herrera (5-6) visits Urraca (6-4)

Cardinals Winter League Notebook 1-20-14: Ryan Mulhern Hits Two Home Runs & Drives In Four Runs; Fernando Salas Sits One Batter & Holds Two On For The Save; Luis Mateo Singles, Doubles, & Knocks In One Run

Ryan Mulhern - Brujos de los Tuxtlas

Venezuelan League Playoffs

Eliezer Alfonso (former Peoria-Magallanes) started as designated hitter and batted sixth.  0-for-3 with one run, one walk, and one strikeout.
Ronny Cedeno (former St. Louis-Magallanes) started at shortstop and batted ninth.  2-for-4 with one RBI, one walk, two strikeouts, and assisted in one double play.

Rafael Ortega (St. Louis waiver claim-La Guiara) started in center field and batted leadoff.  0-for-5 with two strikeouts.
Breyvic Valera (Peoria-La Guaira) started in right field and moved to center, batting second.  2-for-5 with two runs and one strikeout.
Joe Thurston (former St. Louis-La Guaira) started at third base and batted third.  4-for-5 with two runs, one strikeout, and one fielding error.

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

Notes:
Breyvic Valera (Peoria-Margarita) was surprised to get the call to play for La Guaira: LVBP Official Site

La Guaira is in talks with Alex Cabrera (La Guaira) for a two-year contract: El Universal

La Guaira is also in talks to hire Luis Sojo (former Magallanes MGR) as manager: El Universal

Monday's Games:
Zulia visits Caribes @ 7:30 PM VST
La Guaira visits Caracas @ 7:30 PM VST


Mexican Pacific League Championship

Luis Garcia (former New Haven-Hermosillo) started as designated hitter and batted sixth.  1-for-4 with one run and two strikeouts.
Fernando Salas (former St. Louis-Hermosillo) entered in the ninth and pitched to one batter.  He allowed no hits or runs for the save (1).  (p-s:1-1)(ir-s:0-1)(ir-s:2-0)

Hermosillo beat Mochis 4-2
LMP Official Site Post Game

No Game Scheduled For Monday


Veracruz League Championship

Ryan Mulhern (former 2002 draft selection-San Andres) started as designated hitter and batted fourth.  2-for-2 with two home runs, four RBIs, two runs, one sac fly, and one walk.

Ivan Bellazetin (former MiLB tryout-Acayucan) started at second base and batted second.  0-for-5 with two strikeouts and grounded into one double play.

San Andres beat Acayucan 5-2
LIV Official Site Post Game


Dominican League Championship

Notes:
Escogido picked up Jesus Feliciano (Veracruz-Carolina), Jordan Lennerton (Detroit-Ponce), Evan MacLane (former St. Louis-Escogido/Cibao), and Zack Segovia (Monclova-Azucareros/Cibao): LIDOM Official Site

Monday's Game:
Licey (0-0) visits Escogido (0-0) @ 7:35 PM AST


Nicaraguan League Championship

Amaury Cazana (former Memphis-Boer) 1-for-5 with one run and one strikeout.

Gustavo Martinez (former GCL-Rivas) He allowed five hits, two earned runs, three walks, and struck six out for the winning decision (1-0).  (g/f:3-7)

Rivas beat Boer 16-7
LNBP Official Site Post Game
La Prensa Post Game

No Game Scheduled For Monday


Australian Baseball League

Former Cardinals:
Brett Zawacki (former Springfield-Melbourne) has made 17 relief appearances posting a 1-1 record, 1.52 ERA, 1.10 WHIP, one hold, and six saves.  He's allowed 18 hits, five runs (four earned), two home runs, eight walks, hit one batter, and struck 33 out over 23.2 innings.
Wayne Lundgren (former Palm Beach-Sydney) has made 17 relief appearances posting a 0-1 record, 2.79 ERA, 1.03 WHIP, and nine holds.  He's allowed 15 hits, six earned runs, five walks, and struck 19 out over 19.1 innings.
Ethan Cole (former Quad Cities-Canberra) has made 11 starts posting a 4-5 record, 4.06 ERA, and 1.141 WHIP.  He's allowed 73 hits, 31 runs (29 earned), three home runs, 18 walks, hit two batters, and struck 37 out over 64.1 innings.
Jeff Lyman (former Springfield-Canberra) has made 11 appearances (six starts) posting a 1-2 record, 4.46 ERA, and 1.54 WHIP.  He's allowed 37 hits, 23 runs (19 earned), one home run, 22 walks, hit two batters, and struck 24 out over 38.1 innings.


Puerto Rican League Championship

Randy Ruiz (former MiLB signing-Mayaguez) started as designated hitter and batted fourth.  2-for-4 with one strikeout.
Ruben Gotay (former Memphis-Mayaguez) started at third base and batted fifth.  0-for-2 with two walks and one strikeout.
Luis Montanez (former Memphis-Mayaguez) started in right field and batted eighth.  1-for-4 with one ground into double play.

Luis Mateo (Springfield-Caguas) started at shortstop and batted ninth.  2-for-3 with one double, one RBI, was picked off, one throwing error, and assisted in one double play.

Caguas beat Mayaguez 5-1
Primera Hora Post Game
El Nuevo Dia Post Game

No Game Scheduled For Monday


Colombian League Championship

Saturday's Results:

Jolbert Cabrera (former Memphis-Cartagena) started at first base and batted fourth.  2-for-4 with one double, one RBI, two runs, and one hit by pitch.
Javier Colina (former Memphis-Cartagena) started third base and batted fifth.  0-for-3 with one RBI, one sacrifice, one sac fly, and one stolen base.
Ricardo Rodriguez (former Memphis-Cartagena) started and pitched seven innings.  He allowed three hits, one earned run, three walks, and struck three out for the winnings decision.

Cartagena beat Monteria 11-1
El Heraldo Post Game