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Tuesday, November 1, 2016

Cardinals Winter League Notebook 11-1-16: Corey Littrell Strikes Out Four & Holds One Inherited Runner On Base Over Two & A Third Scoreless Innings; Roberto Canache Strikes Out Three Over Two Scoreless Innings; Jesus Ustariz & Allen Cordoba Each Single, Walk, & Drive In One Run



Venezuelan League:

Roberto Canache (former Johnson City-Caribes) entered in the sixth and pitched two innings.  He allowed one hit, no runs, and struck three out.  (p-s:20-14)(g/f:1-1)

Eliezer Alfonzo (former Peoria-Margarita) started as designated hitter and batted fifth.  1-for-5 with three strikeouts.
Breyvic Valera (Memphis-Margarita) entered late in the game in centerfield and batted seventh.  1-for-1 with one RBI and one sac fly. (Video from Lider)
Joshua Lopez (Johnson City-Margarita) started at catcher and batted ninth.  1-for-3 with one walk, grounded into two double plays, and threw out two of three base runners.
Kender Villegas (former Palm Beach-Margarita) entered in the 11th and pitched one inning.  He allowed no hits or runs, two walks, and assisted in one double play for the winning decision (1-0).  (p-s:14-5)(g/f:1-0)

Margarita beat Caribes 2-1 in 11 innings
LVBP Official Site Post Game

Notes:
Rafael Ortega (former Memphis-Caribes) is expected to join Caribes this week: LVBP Official Site

Ildemaro Vargas (former Palm Beach-Lara) is expected to return to action for the weekend and rest right hamstring: Lara Official Site

Tuesday's Games:
Zulia (15-5) visits Aragua (7-13) @ 7:00 PM VET
Lara (11-10) visits La Guaira (8-10) @ 7:00 PM VET
Caracas (8-12) visits Magallanes (8-12) @ 7:00 PM VET


Venezuelan Parallel League:

Jesus Ustariz (former Johnson City-Caracas) started as designated hitter and batted fourth.  1-for-3 with one RBI and one walk.

Lara beat Caracas 3-1
Caracas Official Site Post Game

Notes:
Leobaldo Pina (Peoria-Caracas) was out of action due to right knee injury: Caracas Official Site

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


Arizona Fall League:

Paul DeJong (Springfield-Glendale) started at shortstop and batted second.  2-for-5 with one strikeout.
Carson Kelly (St. Louis-Glendale) started as designated hitter and batted fourth.  0-for-3 with one walk.
Harrison Bader (Springfield-Glendale) started in left field and batted eighth.  2-for-4 with one stolen base.
Corey Littrell (Memphis-Glendale) entered in the fifth and pitched 2.1 innings.  He allowed one hit, no runs, one walk, committed one pickoff error, and struck four out.  (p-s:36-23)(ir-s:1-0)

Surprise beat Glendale 2-0
MLB Official Site Post Game

Aramis Garcia (former 2011 draft selection-Scottsdale) started at catcher and batted seventh.  0-for-3 with one walk, one strikeout, and threw out two base runners.

Scottsdale beat Peoria 5-4
MLB Official Site Post Game

Notes:
Paul DeJong (Springfield-Glendale), Carson Kelly (St. Louis-Glendale), Harrison Bader (Springfield-Glendale), and Rowan Wick (Springfield-Glendale) were named to 2016 Fall Stars Game: MLB Official Site

Tuesday's Games:
Mesa (10-8) visits Surprise (10-7-1) @ 12:35 PM MST
Peoria (10-6-2) visits Salt River (10-7-1) @ 12:35 PM MST
Scottsdale (6-12) visits Glendale (6-12) @ 12:35 PM MST


Mexican Pacific League:

Stats:
Irving Wilson (GCL-Culiacan) has played in six games going 6-for-15 (.400) with two games, one RBI, eight total bases, six runs, four strikeouts, .400 OBP, .533 SLG, and .933 OPS.
Randy Arozarena (MiLB signing-Navojoa) has played in 17 games going 22-for-63 (349) with three doubles, five RBIs, 25 total bases, 13 runs, six walks, four walks, seven strikeouts, six caught stealing, .438 OBP, .397 SLG, and .835 OPS.
Efren Navarro (Memphis-Hermosillo) has played in 17 games going 20-for-70 (286) with two doubles, one home run, ten RBIs, 25 total bases, six runs, six walks, one stolen base, 11 strikeouts, .333 OBP, .357 SLG, and .690 OPS.
Iker Franco (former Springfield-Culiacan) has played in ten games going 9-for-42 (.265) with two doubles, one home run, five RBIs, five runs, one walk, 11 strikeouts, .286 OBP, .412 SLG, and .697 OPS.
Luis Garcia (former New Haven-Hermosillo) has played in five games going 3-for-18 (.167) with one home run, three RBIs, six total bases, one run, one walk, five strikeouts, .211 OBP, .333 SLG, and .544 OPS.
David Washington (Memphis-Hermosillo) has played in three games going 2-for-13 (.154) with one home run, one RBI, five total bases, four runs, one walk, one stolen base, three strikeouts, .267 OBP, .385 SLG, and .651 OPS.

Ramon Delgado (former Memphis-Jalisco) has made six relief appearances posting a 0-0 record, 3.27 ERA, and 1.00 WHIP.  He's allowed nine hits, four earned runs, one home run, two walks, and struck nine out over 11 innings.
Kyle Grana (Palm Beach-Navojoa) has made eight relief appearances posting a 1-1 record, 5.40 ERA, 1.80 WHIP, one hold, and three saves.  He's allowed six hits, five earned runs, nine walks, and struck nine out over 8.1 innings.

Notes:
Navojoa can activate Kyle Grana (Palm Beach-Navojoa) on November 7th: LMP Official Site

Luis Garcia (former New Haven-Hermosillo) became fifth All-Time in Home Runs in the LMP: Hermosillo Official Site

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


Dominican League:

Alberto Rosario (St. Louis-Estrellas) started at catcher and batted eighth.  0-for-3 with one strikeout and threw out one of one of two base runners.

Cibaenas beat Estrellas 7-1
LIDOM Official Site Post Game

Notes:
Jose Valverde (Washington free agent-Estrellas) will be activated by Estrellas this week: LIDOM Official Site

Norge Ruiz (Camaguey-Cibaenas) was named Aguilas Pitcher of the Week: Cibaenas Official Site

Alberto Rosario (St. Louis-Estrellas) was activated by Estrellas: Estrellas Official Site

Ronnie Belliard (former St. Louis-Licey) has turned his life around with help from the Lord: El Caribe

Tuesday's Games:
Azucareros (2-7) visits Licey (5-4) @ 7:15 PM AST - Raul Valdes (former St. Louis) is scheduled to start for Azucareros
Cibeanas (5-5) visits Estrellas (4-5) @ 7:30 PM AST
Escogido (4-5) visits Cibao (8-2) @ 7:30 PM AST


Puerto Rican League:

Hector Hernandez (former Palm Beach-Santurce) entered in the sixth and pitched one inning.  He allowed no hits or runs, and struck two out for the winning decision (1-0).  (g/f:0-1)

Luke Voit (Springfield-Aguadilla) started as designated hitter and batted third.  0-for-3 with one RBI, one walk, and two strikeouts.
Ruben Gotay (former Memphis-Aguadilla) started at first base and batted fourth.  0-for-4 with one ground into double play.
Yariel Gonzalez (State College-Aguadilla) started at third base and batted seventh.  0-for-3 with one run, one walk, one stolen base, and one strikeout.

Santurce beat Aguadilla 8-7
LBPRC Official Site Post Game

Anthony Garcia (Memphis-Carolina) started in right field and batted third.  1-for-3 with one run and one walk.

Robby Rowland (Springfield-Caguas) entered in the sixth and pitched two innings.  He allowed one hit, one earned run, one home run, one walk, and struck two out for the winning decision (1-0).  (g/f:0-4)

Caguas beat Carolina 5-3
LBPRC Official Site Post Game

Tuesday's Games:
Mayaguez (3-0) visits Caguas (2-1) @ 6:00 PM AST
Aguadilla (0-4) visits Santurce (3-0) @ 7:30 PM AST


Nicaraguan League:

Stats:
Edgard Montiel (former DSL-Chinandega) has played in three games going 4-for-9 (.444) with one double, five total bases, one walk, three walks, two strikeouts, .583 OBP, .333 SLG, and 1.139 OPS.
Curt Smith (former Springfield-Chinandega) has played in three games going 3-for-12 (.250) with one double, one RBI, seven total bases, one run,
Jem Argenal (former GCL-Chinandega) has played in three games going 1-for-10 (.100) with one total base, three strikeouts, .100 OBP, .100 SLG, and .200 OPS.

Fidencio Flores (GCL-Boer) has made one relief appearance posting a 0-0 record, 0.00 ERA, and 0.00 WHIP.  He's allowed no hits or runs, and struck one out over 1.1 innings.
Jhonny Polanco (former Springfield-Boer) has made one relief appearance posting a 0-0 record, 0.00 ERA, and 6.00 WHIP.  He's allowed no hits or runs, two walks, and threw one wild pitch, over 0.1 innings.

Tuesday's Games:
Boer (2-1) visits Granada (2-1) @ 6:00 PM
Rivas (2-1) visits Chinandega (0-3) @ 6:00 PM


World Cup - U23:

Allen Cordoba (Johnson City-Panama) started at shortstop and batted second.  1-for-4 with one RBI, one run, and one walk.

Panama beat RSA 9-1
Panama American Post Game

Tuesday's Game:
Korea (4-0) visits Panama (4-0) @ 12:00 PM

Sunday, October 30, 2016

Cardinals Winter League Notebook 10-30-16: Allen Cordoba Doubles, Homers, & Drives In Four Runs; Kurt Heyer Strikes Out Three Over Five Scoreless Innings; Austin Gomber Strikes Out Five & Allows One Run Over Five Innings For The Win



Venezuelan League:

Jose Martinez (St. Louis-La Guaira) started in right field and batted fifth.  1-for-3 with one walk.

Caracas beat La Guaira 4-0
LVBP Official Site Post Game

Ildemaro Vargas (former Palm Beach-Lara) started at second base and batted second.  2-for-4 with one run and grounded into one double play.
Cedric Hunter (former Memphis-Lara) started in right field and batted eighth.  0-for-2 with two walks (one intentional) and one strikeout.

Ronny Cedeno (former MLB signing-Magallanes) started at third base and batted second.  0-for-4 with one strikeout, one fielding error, and assisted in two double plays.
Jose Martinez (former Springfield-Magallanes) started at first base and batted seventh.  0-for-4 with one run, two strikeouts, and assisted in four double plays.

Lara beat Magallanes 4-2
LVBP Official Site Post Game

Kurt Heyer (Memphis-Zulia) started and pitched five innings.  He allowed four hits, no runs, two walks, and struck three out.  (p-s:78-47)(g/f:7-2)

Zulia beat Aragua 3-2
LVBP Official Site Post Game

Cesar Valera (former Palm Beach-Caribes) entered late in the game at shortstop and batted sixth.  0-for-1 and assisted in one double play.

Breyvic Valera (Memphis-Margarita) started in centerfield and batted second.  Was removed from the game after hit by pitch.
Eliezer Alfonzo (former Peoria-Margarita) started as designated hitter and batted fifth.  1-for-4 with one strikeout.

Margarita beat Caribes 3-1
LVBP Official Site Post Game

Notes:
Breyvic Valera (Memphis-Margarita) was taken to hospital for x-rays after hit by pitch and came out negative: Margarita Official Site

Sunday's Games:
Caracas (8-11) visits La Guaira (7-10) @ 1:00 PM VET
Aragua (7-12) visits Zulia (14-5) @ 1:00 PM VET
Magallanes (8-11) visits Lara (10-10) @ 2:00 PM VET
Caribes (9-10) visits Margarita (12-6) @ 5:00 PM VET


Arizona Fall League:

Austin Gomber (Springfield-Glendale) started and pitched five innings.  He allowed two hits, one unearned run, one walk, hit one batter, and struck five out for the winning decision (3-0).   (p-s:80-53)(g/f:3-5)

Glendale beat Salt River 6-3
MLB Official Site Post Game

No Games Scheduled For Sunday


Mexican Pacific League:

Efren Navarro (Memphis-Hermosillo) started in left field and batted second.  1-for-6 with one walk, one strikeout, grounded into one double play, and one fielding error.
David Washington (Memphis-Hermosillo) started in right field and batted fifth.  0-for-6 with one strikeout.

Hermosillo beat Mochis 4-3 in 14 innings
LMP Official Site Post Game

Randy Arozarena (MiLB signing-Navojoa) started in centerfield and batted second.  2-for-3 with one RBI, one run, one walk, and one strikeout.

Navojoa beat Culiacan 5-4
LMP Official Site Post Game

Notes:
Navojoa placed Kyle Grana (Palm Beach) on the inactive list: Navojoa Official Twitter

Sunday's Games:
Obregon (6-10) visits Mexicali (9-7) @ 3:00 PM PT
Mochis (9-7) visits Hermosillo (10-6) @ 5:00 PM MST
Jalisco (8-8) visits Mazatlan (5-11) @ 5:00 PM MT
Culiacan (8-8) visits Navojoa (9-7) @ 5:00 PM MST


Dominican League:

Eliezer Alvarez (Peoria-Escogido) entered late in the game as a pinch hitter and batted eighth.  0-for-1 at the plate.

Cibao beat Escogido 5-2
LIDOM Official Site Post Game

Eugenio Velez (former Memphis-Azucareros) started in left field and batted second.  1-for-4 with one strikeout.
Magneuris Sierra (Peoria-Azucareros) entered late in the game in right field and batted seventh.  1-for-4 with one run and one strikeout.

Licey beat Azucareros 7-2
LIDOM Official Site Post Game

Notes:
Nick Additon (former Memphis-Escogido) is expected to join Escogido: Pelota LIDOM Twitter

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


Puerto Rican League:

Anthony Garcia (Memphis-Carolina) started in right field and batted third.  1-for-4 with one run and one strikeout.

J.C. Romero (former St. Louis-Santurce) entered in the seventh and pitched one inning.  He allowed no hits or runs for the hold (1).  (g/f:2-1)

Santurce beat Carolina 7-4
LBPRC Official Site Post Game

Luke Voit (Springfield-Aguadilla) started as designated hitter and batted fourth.  1-for-4 with one strikeout.
Ruben Gotay (former Memphis-Aguadilla) started at first base and batted sixth.  2-for-4 with one run, one strikeout, and grounded into one double play.
Yariel Gonzalez (State College-Aguadilla) entered late in the game as a pinch hitter and batted eighth.  1-for-1 at the plate.

Jonathan Rodriguez (Springfield-Mayaguez) started at first base and batted fourth.  2-for-4 with one double, two runs, one walk, one strikeout, and assisted in one double play.

Mayaguez beat Aguadilla 5-1
LBPRC Official Site Post Game

Sunday's Games:
Carolina (0-1) visits Mayaguez (2-0) @ 4:15 PM AST
Aguadilla (0-2)visits Caguas (0-1) @ 4:15 PM AST


Nicaraguan League:

Curt Smith (former Springfield-Chinandega) started in right field and batted fourth.  1-for-4 with one double and one walk.
Edgard Montiel (former DSL-Chinandega) started at first base and batted sixth.  0-for-2 with one run, one walk, and one strikeout.
Jem Argenal (former GCL-Chinandega) started in left field and batted eighth.  1-for-4 with two strikeouts.

Granada beat Chinandega 10-3
LNBP Official Site Post Game

Sunday's Games:
Granada (2-0) visits Boer (1-1) @ 10:00 AM
Chinandega (0-2) visits Rivas (1-1) @ 4:00 PM


World Cup - U-23:

Allen Cordoba (Johnson City-Panama) started at shortstop and batted second.  2-for-4 with one double, one home run, four RBIs, two runs, one hit by pitch, and one strikeout.

Panama beat Czech Republic 17-3
Panama American Post Game

Sunday's Game:
Panama (2-0) visits Venezuela (1-1) @ 12:00 PM

Wednesday, October 26, 2016

Cardinals Winter League Notebook 10-26-16: Oscar Taveras Remembered; Cedric Hunter & Leobaldo Pina Each Single & Drive In One Run; Boone Whiting Was Released



Venezuelan League:

Ildemaro Vargas (former Palm Beach-Lara) started at second base and batted second.  2-for-4 with one run, one strikeout, was picked off, and assisted in one double play.
Cedric Hunter (former Memphis-Lara) entered late in the game in centerfield and batted ninth.  1-for-1 with one two-out RBI and one walk.

Breyvic Valera (Memphis-Margarita) started in centerfield and batted second.  1-for-3 with one walk.
Eliezer Alfonzo (former Peoria-Margarita) started as designated hitter and batted fifth.  1-for-3 with one run and two strikeouts.
Silfredo Garcia (Springfield-Margarita) entered in the seventh and pitched to two batters.  He allowed one hit, one earned run, and struck one out for the hold (1).  (p-s:10-5)

Margarita beat Lara 4-3
LVBP Official Site Post Game

Ronny Cedeno (former MLB signing-Magallanes) started at shortstop and batted second.  4-for-6 with five runs, one stolen base, and assisted in one double play.
Jose Martinez (former Springfield-Magallanes) entered late in the game at second base and batted seventh.  1-for-1 with one double and one run.

Magallanes beat Caracas 20-7
LVBP Official Site Post Game

Jose Martinez (St. Louis-La Guaira) started in right field and batted fifth.  1-for-4 with one run and grounded into one double play.

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

Notes:
Edubray Ramos (former VSL-La Guaira) will not pitch this winter after ending the season with elbow soreness: Andriw Sanchez Ruiz Twitter

Zulia released Boone Whiting (former Memphis): El Emergente

Alex Gonzalez (Detroit free agent-Caracas) will be added to the roster when ready to play: El Emergente

Jorge Rondon (former St. Louis-Aragua) was added to the Aragua active roster: El Emergente

Juan Gonzalez (former Memphis-La Guaira) was added to the La Guaira active roster: El Emergente

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


Venezuelan Parallel League:

Leobaldo Pina (Peoria-Caracas) started at shortstop and batted second.  1-for-5 with one RBI
Jesus Ustariz (former Johnson City-Caracas) started at third base and batted fourth.  0-for-2 with one RBI, one walk, one sac fly, one stolen base, and committed two errors.
Dail Villanueva (former Peoria-Caracas) entered in the eighth and pitched one inning.  He allowed no hits or runs.  (g/f:2-1)

Margarita-Caribes beat Caracas 5-4
Caracas Official Site Post Game

Hector Garcia (former Johnson City-La Guaira) started as designated hitter and batted sixth.  0-for-4 with two strikeouts.
Anderson Gerdel (former Palm beach-La Guaira) entered in the 11th and pitched one inning.  He allowed one hit, no runs, two walks, and struck one out for the winning decision (2-0).  (g/f:1-0)

La Guaira beat Detroit 5-4 in 11 innings

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


Arizona Fall League:

Carson Kelly (St. Louis-Glendale) started at catcher and batted fifth.  0-for-4, one passed ball, and threw out one base runner.
Paul DeJong (Springfield-Glendale) started at shortstop and batted seventh.  1-for-3 at the plate.
Rowan Wick (Springfield-Glendale) entered in the eighth and pitched one inning.  He allowed two hits, no runs, and struck one out.  (p-s:12-9)(g/f:0-2)

Surprise beat Glendale 4-0
MLB Official Site Post Game

Wednesday's Games:
Glendale (4-9) visits Salt River (8-4-1) @ 12:35 PM MST
Peoria (10-1-2) visits Mesa (6-7) @ 12:35 PM MST
Scottsdale (3-10) visits Surprise (6-6-1) @ 12:35 PM MST


Mexican Pacific League:

Efren Navarro (Memphis-Hermosillo) started at first base and batted third.  0-for-5 with three strikeouts and assisted in one double play.

Iker Franco (former Springfield-Culiacan) started as designated hitter and batted eighth.  0-for-3 with two strikeouts and grounded into one double play.

Culiacan beat Hermosillo 3-1 in 11 innings
LMP Official Site Post Game

Randy Arozarena (MiLB signing-Navojoa) started in centerfield and batted second.  1-for-5 with one run and grounded into one double play.
Kyle Grana (Palm Beach-Navojoa) entered in the ninth and pitched one inning.  He allowed two hits, two earned runs, two walks, and struck one out for the save (3).  (p-s:31-16)(g/f:1-1)

Navojoa beat Mazatlan 9-8
LMP Official Site Post Game

Ramon Delgado (former Memphis-Jalisco) entered in the seventh and pitched to five batters.  He allowed three hits, one earned run, threw one wild pitch, and struck one out.  (p-s:20-16)(g/f:1-0)

Jalisco beat Mexicali 8-2
LMP Official Site Post Game

Wednesday's Games:
Hermosillo (7-5) visits Culiacan (6-6) @ 7:30 PM MST
Mochis (8-4) visits Obregon (5-7) @ 7:00 PM MST
Navojoa (7-5) visits Mazatlan (3-9) @ 8:00 PM MT
Jalisco (6-6) visits Mexicali (6-6) @ 7:30 PM PT


Dominican League:

Eliezer Alvarez (Peoria-Escogido) started as designated hitter and batted seventh.  0-for-4 with three strikeouts.

Tony Cruz (former St. Louis-Licey) started at catcher and batted eighth.  0-for-2 with one walk, one strikeout, and allowed two stolen bases.

Escogido beat Licey 4-0

Jose Fernandez (Matanzas-Cibaenas) started as designated hitter and batted sixth.  1-for-3 at the plate.

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

Eugenio Velez (former Memphis-Azucareros) started in left field and batted leadoff.  0-for-5 at the plate.
Magneuris Sierra (Peoria-Azucareros) started in right field and batted second.  0-for-5 with one run and two strikeouts.

Estrellas beat Azucareros 2-1 in 11 innings
LIDOM Official Site Post Game

Notes:
Remembering Oscar Taveras (St. Louis-Cibaenas) on the second anniversary of his death: Cibaenas Official Site

Raul Valdes (former St. Louis-Azucareros) plans to pitch in November: Azucareros Official Twitter

Wednesday's Games:
Azucareros (1-4) visits Escogido (2-3) @ 7:15 PM  AST
Cibao (5-1) visits Estrellas (4-0) @ 7:30 PM AST
Licey (1-4) visits Cibaenas (2-3) @ 7:30 PM AST


Colombian League (November 4, 2016):

Dewin Perez (State College-Cartagena) was loaned out to Barranquilla: El Meridiano

Saturday, October 22, 2016

Cardinals Winter League Notebook 10-22-16: Kyle Grana Strikes Out Two Of Three Batters Faced; Breyvic Valera Doubles Twice & Drives In One Run; Tony Cruz Collects Three Singles & One RBI



Nicaragua Summer League Championship:

Edgard Montiel (former DSL-Boer) started at third base and batted third.  Singled and struck out at the plate.  Dantos beat Boer 3-2: La Prensa and La Prensa.  Dantos leads series 3-1.


Venezuelan League:

Breyvic Valera (Memphis-Margarita) started in centerfield and moved to left, batting leadoff.   2-for-4 with two double, one RBI, and one sac fly.
Eliezer Alfonzo (former Peoria-Margarita) started as designated hitter and batted fifth.  1-for-4 with one run and one strikeout.

Margarita beat Aragua 5-3
LVBP Official Site Post Game

Ildemaro Vargas (former Palm Beach-Lara) started at second base and batted ninth.  0-for-3 with one ground into double play and assisted in one double play.

Jose Martinez (former Springfield-Magallanes) entered late in the game as a pinch hitter and batted  second.
Ronny Cedeno (former MLB signing-Magallanes) started at third base and batted seventh.  0-for-4 with two strikeouts.

Magallanes beat Lara 3-2
LVBP Official Site Post Game

Jose Martinez (St. Louis-La Guaira) started in right field and batted fifth.  1-for-3 with one run and one walk.
Jose Gonzalez (former Springfield-La Guaira) started at catcher and batted ninth.  0-for-2 with one walk, one caught stealing/pickoff, assisted in one double play, and threw out one of two base runners.

Cesar Valera (former Palm Beach-Caibes) started at shortstop and batted ninth.  0-for-3 with one sacrifice, one strikeout, and assisted in one double play.
David Oca (Johnson City-Caribes) entered in the sixth and pitched to one batter.  He allowed one hit and no runs.

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

Notes:
Aragua left Fabian Blanco (DSL) unprotected and he was picked up by Lara in the draft: El Emergente

Saturday's Games:
Caracas (5-8) visits Lara (6-8) @ 4:00 PM VET
Zulia (10-3) visits La Guaira (5-7) @ 5:00 PM VET -  Boone Whiting (former Memphis) is scheduled to start for Zulia
Margarita (7-5) visits Magallanes (6-6) @ 5:30 PM VET
Aragua (5-8) visits Caribes (7-6) @ 7:00 PM VET


Venezuelan Parallel League:

Eduardo Sanchez (former St. Louis-Aragua) entered in the sixth and pitched one inning.  He allowed no hits or runs, and struck one out.  (g/f:0-2)

Aragua beat Detroit 7-6

Leobaldo Pina (Peoria-Caracas) started at shortstop and batted second.  1-for-5 with one strikeout.
Jesus Ustariz (former Johnson City-Caracas) started in left field and batted third.  2-for-4 with one double and one RBI.
Dail Villanueva (former Peoria-Caracas) entered in the seventh and pitched to one batter.  He allowed no hits or runs, and struck one out.

Zulia beat Caracas 4-2
Caracas Official Site Post Game

No Games Scheduled For Saturday Or Sunday


Arizona Fall League:

Paul DeJong (Springfield-Glendale) started at shortstop and batted second.  1-for-3 with one RBI, one sac fly, one strikeout, one fielding error, and assisted in one double play.
Harrison Bader (Springfield-Glendale) started in left field and batted fourth.  1-for-4 with one run.
Ryan Sherriff (Memphis-Glendale) entered in the seventh and pitched one inning.  He allowed three hits, one earned run, and struck two out.  (p-s:24-16)(g/f:1-0)

Peoria beat Glendale 8-24
MLB Official Site Post Game

Saturday's Games:
Glendale (3-7) visits Surprise (4-5-1) @ 12:35 PM MST
Scottsdale (3-7) visits Peoria (7-1-2) @ 12:35 PM MST
Salt River (6-3-1) visits Mesa (5-5) @ 6:35 PM MST


Mexican Pacific League:

Irving Wilson (GCL-Culiacan) started at catcher and batted ninth.  2-for-4 with one double, two runs, and one strikeout.

Ramon Delgado (former Memphis-Jalisco) entered in the fourth and pitched 3.1 innings.  He allowed one hit, no runs, two walks, and struck four out.  (p-s:50-31)(g/f:4-1)(ir-s:1-0)

Culiacan beat Jalisco 6-2
LMP Official Site Post Game

Randy Arozarena (MiLB signing-Navojoa) started in centerfield and batted second.  1-for-3 with one double, one run, one walk, one strikeout, and one caught stealing.
Kyle Grana (Palm Beach-Navojoa) entered in the ninth and pitched one inning.  He allowed no hits or runs, and struck two out.  (p-s:13-8)(g/f:0-1)

Navojoa beat Mexicali 5-1
LMP Official Site Post Game

Efren Navarro (Memphis-Hermosillo) started at first base and batted third.  0-for-3 with one RBI, one sac fly, and assisted in one double play.

Hermosillo beat Obregon 6-3
LMP Official Site Post Game

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


Dominican League:

Eliezer Alvarez (Peoria-Escogido) entered late in the game as a pinch hitter and batted ninth.  One walk at the plate.

Tony Cruz (former St. Louis-Licey) started at catcher and batted eighth.  3-for-4 with one RBI, one run, one strikeout, and threw out one base runner.

Licey beat Escogido 4-3
Listin Diario Post Game

Jose Fernandez (Matanzas-Cibaenas) started at third base and batted seventh.  1-for-4 with one strikeout.
Norge Ruiz (Camaguey-Cibaenas) started and pitched 4.1 innings.  He allowed five hits, three earned runs, one walk, and struck four out for the losing decision (0-1).  (g/f:3-3)

Cibao beat Cibaenas 4-0
LIDOM Official Site Post Game

Audry Perez (former St. Louis-Estrellas) started at catcher and batted eighth.  1-for-3 and allowed one stolen base.
Evan MacLane (former St. Louis-Estrellas) started and pitched 4.1 innings.  He allowed five hits, one earned run, one home run, and struck one out.  (g/f:8-2)

Eugenio Velez (former Memphis-Azucareros) started as designated hitter and batted second.  0-for-4 with one RBI and grounded into one double play.

Estrellas beat Azucareros 5-3
LIDOM Official Site Post Game

Saturday's Games:
Cibao (1-1) visits Licey (1-0) @ 4:00 PM AST
Escogido (0-1) visits Estrellas (1-0) @ 7:30 PM AST
Azucareros (0-1) visits Cibaenas (1-1) @ 7:30 PM AST


Puerto Rican League (October 27, 2016):

Delvin Perez (GCL-Carolina) is not joining Carolina this winter: El Nuevo Dia

Friday, October 21, 2016

Cardinals Winter League Notebook 10-21-16: Randy Arozarena Collects Two Singles, Two Doubles, & One RBI; Jose Martinez Singles, Walks, & Drives In One Run; Pedro Echemendia Strikes Out One Over One Hitless/Scoreless Inning



Venezuelan League:

Breyvic Valera (Memphis-Margarita) started in centerfield and moved to left, batting second.  2-for-4 with one run.
Eliezer Alfonzo (former Peoria-Margarita) started as designated hitter and batted fifth.  0-for-4 with one strikeout.

Ildemaro Vargas (former Palm Beach-Lara) entered late in the game at second base and batted second.  0-for-1 at the plate.
Cedric Hunter (former Memphis-Lara) entered late in the game as a pinch hitter and batted sixth.  0-for-1 with one strikeout.

Margarita beat Lara 3-1
LVBP Official Site Post Game

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

Caracas beat Magallanes 9-8
LVBP Official Site Post Game

Jose Martinez (St. Louis-La Guaira) started as designated hitter and batted fifth.  1-for-3 with one RBI, one walk, one sac fly, one strikeout, and grounded into one double play.
Pedro Echemendia (Memphis-La Guaira) entered in the eighth and pitched one inning.  He allowed no hits or runs, and struck one out.  (p-s:15-10)(g/f:1-1)

Jose Godoy (Peoria-Caribes) started at catcher and batted eighth.  0-for-1 at the plate.
David Oca (Johnson City-Caribes) entered in the sixth and pitched to one batter.  He allowed no hits or runs, and struck one out.  (p-s:5-3)
Roberto Canache (former Johnson City-Caribes) entered in the eighth and pitched to two batters.  He allowed one hit, two earned runs, and one walk.  (p-s:9-4)(ir-s:2-1)

La Guaira beat Caribes 15-4
LVBP Official Site Post Game

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


Venezuelan Parallel League:

Hector Garcia (former Johnson City-La Guaira) started at first base and moved to left field, batting sixth.  1-for-4 with one strikeout.
Juan Gonzalez (former Memphis-La Guaira) started and pitched one inning.  He allowed no hits or runs.  (g/f:2-1)

Lara beat La Guaira 11-0

Leobaldo Pina (Peoria-Caracas) started at shortstop and batted third.  0-for-4 with two strikeouts.
Jesus Ustariz (former Johnson City-Caracas) started at first base and batted fourth.  1-for-4 at the plate.

Philadelphia beat Caracas 4-0
Caracas Official Site Post Game

Friday's Games:
Detroit (2-4) visits Aragua (5-2-1) @ 10:00 AM VET
Magallanes (2-6) visits Margarita-Caribes (5-4) @ 10:00 AM VET
Boston (5-3) visits Lara (3-5) @ 11:00 AM VET
Philadelphia (3-4) visits Caimanes (4-4) @ 11:00 AM VET
Zulia (2-5) visits Caracas (6-2) 11:00 AM VET


Arizona Fall League:

Harrison Bader (Springfield-Glendale) started in left field and batted ninth.  1-for-3 with one two-out RBI and one strikeout.
Rowan Wick (Springfield-Glendale) entered in the sixth and pitched one inning.  He allowed no hits or runs, and struck one out.  (p-s:12-7)(g/f:1-0)

Glendale beat Mesa 3-2
MLB Official Site Post Game

Aramis Garcia (former 2011 draft selection-Scottsdale) started at catcher and batted sixth.  0-for-4 with one strikeout and allowed one stolen base.

Scottsdale beat Salt River 4-1
MLB Official Site Post Game

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


Mexican Pacific League:

Iker Franco (former Springfield-Culiacan) started at catcher and batted ninth.  0-for-3 with one walk, two strikeouts, and threw out one base runner.

Culiacan beat Mexicali 6-5
LMP Official Site Post Game

Efren Navarro (Memphis-Hermosillo) started at first base and batted third.  1-for-4 at the plate.
Luis Garcia (former New Haven-Hermosillo) started as designated hitter and batted seventh.  1-for-3 with one walk and one strikeout.

Mazatlan beat Hermosillo 3-1
LMP Official Site Post Game

Randy Arozarena (MiLB signing-Navojoa) started in centerfield and batted second.  4-for-5 with two doubles, one RBI, two runs, one caught stealing/pickoff.
Kyle Grana (Palm Beach-Navojoa) entered in the ninth and pitched one inning.  He allowed no hits or runs.  (p-s:11-8)(g/f:1-1)

Obregton beat Navojoa 11-8
LMP Official Site Post Game

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


Dominican League:

Jose Fernandez (Matanzas-Cibaenas) started at third base and batted seventh.  0-for-2 with one run, one walk, and and one throwing error.
Angel Castro (former Memphis-Cibaenas) started and pitched 4.2 innings.  He allowed six hits, two earned runs, hit one batter, and struck five out.  (g/f:2-4)

Cibaenas beat Cibao 4-2
LIDOM Official Site Post Game

Notes:
Eliezer Alvarez (Peoria-Escogido) cracked the Escogido 2016-17 opening day roster: Escogido Official Site

Friday's Games:
Escogido (0-0) visits Licey (0-0) @ 7:15 PM AST
Cibaenas (1-0) visits Cibao (0-1) @ 7:30 PM AST
Estrellas (0-0) visits Azucareros (0-0) @ 7:30 PM AST

Tuesday, October 18, 2016

Cardinals Winter League Notebook 10-18-16: Paul DeJong Singles & Drives In One Run; Raul Valdes Receives Award In NPB; Juan Gonzalez Strikes Out One Over One Scoreless Inning



Nippon Professional Baseball:

Raul Valdes (former St. Louis-Chunichi) received the Lawson Ticket Award: Yakyubaka


Venezuelan League:

Kurt Heyer (Memphis-Zulia) started and pitched 3.2 innings.  He allowed six hits, four earned runs, one walk, hit one batter, and stuck two out. for the losing decision (0-1).  (p-s:72-48)(g/f:6-0)

Lara beat Zulia 6-0
LVBP Official Site Post Game

Notes:
Cedric Hunter (former Memphis-Lara) has been discharged from the hospital: Lara Official Site

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


Venezuelan Parallel League:

Jose Gonzalez (former Springfield-La Guaira) started at catcher and batted leadoff.  1-for-3 and committed one error.
Juan Gonzalez (former Memphis-La Guaira) entered in the fifth and pitched one inning.  He allowed no hits or runs, one walk, and struck one out.  (p-s:2-0)

Leobaldo Pina (Peoria-Caracas) started at shortstop and batted third.  0-for-2 with two walks.
Jesus Ustariz (former Johnson City-Caracas) started at third base and batted fourth.  0-for-3 with one run, one walk, and two strikeouts.

Caracas beat La Guaira 3-1
Caracas Official Site Post Game

Tuesday's Games:
Lara (2-4) visits Aragua (3-2) @ 10:00 AM VET
Caracas (5-0) visits Boston (3-2) @ 11:00 AM VET
Caimanes (3-2) visits La Guaira (4-2) @ 11:00 AM VET
Magallanes (1-5) visits Philadelphia (1-3) @ 11:00 AM VET
Margarita-Caribes (2-4) visits Detroit (2-1) @ 11:00 AM VET


Arizona Fall League:

Carson Kelly (St. Louis-Glendale) started as designated hitter and batted third.  1-for-4 with one run and grounded into one double play.
Paul DeJong (Springfield-Glendale) started started at shortstop and batted ninth.  1-for-3 with one RBI.
Rowan Wick (Springfield-Glendale) entered in the seventh and pitched one inning.  He allowed one hit, one earned run, one home run, and struck one out for the hold (1).  (p-s:12-8)(g/f:2-0)

Peoria beat Glendale 5-4
MLB Official Site Post Game

Tuesday's Games:
Scottsdale (2-4) visits Mesa (3-3) @ 12:35 PM MST
Glendale (2-4) visits Peoria (3-1-2) @ 6:35 PM MST - Austin Gomber (Springfield) is scheduled to start for Glendale
Surprise (3-2-1) visits Salt River (3-2-1) @ 6:35 PM MST


Mexican Pacific League:

Stats:
Irving Wilson (GCL-Culiacan) has played in two games going 1-for-2 (.500) with one total base, one run, .500 OBP, .500 SLG, and 1.000 OPS.
Efren Navarro (Memphis-Hermosillo) has played in five games going 9-for-20 (.450) with one double, three RBIs, ten total bases, three runs, two walks, one stolen base, five strikeouts, .478 OBP, .500 SLG, and .978 OPS.
Randy Arozarena (MiLB signing-Navojoa) has played in five games going 7-for-18 (.389) with one RBI, seven RBIs, four runs, three walks, three stolen bases, one strikeout, four caught stealing, .522 OBP, .389 SLG, and .911 OPS.
Iker Franco (former Springfield-Culiacan) has played in three games going 2-for-11 (.182) with one double, one RBI, three total bases, two strikeouts, .182 OBP, .273 SLG, and .455 OPS.
Luis Garcia (former New Haven-Hermosillo) has played in three games going 1-for-11 (.091) with one RBI, one total base, three strikeouts, .091 OBP, .091 SLG, and .182 OPS.

Ramon Delgado (former Memphis-Jalisco) has made two relief appearances posting a 0-0 record, 0.00 ERA, and 0.00 WHIP.  He's allowed no hits or runs, and struck one out over 3.2 innings.
Kyle Grana (Palm Beach-Navojoa) has made three relief appearances posting a 1-0 record, 1.93 ERA, 1.07 WHIP, and two saves.  He's allowed two hits, one earned run, three walks, and struck six out over 4.2 innings.

Tuesday's Games:
Mochis (2-3) visits Jalisco (2-3) @ 7:15 PM CT
Mexicali (3-2) visits Culiacan (2-3) @ 7:30 PM MT
Hermosillo (4-1) visits Mazatlan (2-3) @ 8:00 PM MT
Obregon (2-3) visits Navojoa (3-2) @ 7:30 PM MST


Dominican League (October 20, 2016):

Tony Cruz (former St. Louis-Licey) expected to play for Licey: Licey Official Site

Jeremy Hefner (Memphis-Cibao) was announced as the #5 starter in the Cibao rotation: Cibao Oficial Site


World Baseball Classic Exhibition (November 10, 2016):

Alex Mejia (Springfield) and Efren Navarro (Memphis) are listed on the Mexican roster: Yakyubaka

Monday, October 17, 2016

Cardinals Winter League Notebook 10-17-16: Ronny Cedeno Collects His 500th Career LVBP Hit & Drives In Two Runs; Boone Whiting Strikes Out Two Over Three & Two-Thirds Scoreless Innings; Ramon Delgado Strikes Out One & Holds Two Inherited Runners On Base Over Two & Two-Thirds Scoreless Innings

Ronny Cedeno - Navegantes del Magallanes


Nicaraguan Summer League Championship:

Edgard Montiel (former DSL-Boer) connected for two hits and walked as Boer lost to Dantos 9-6: La Prensa


Venezuelan League:

Cesar Valera (former Palm Beach-Caribes) entered late in the game as designated hitter and batted fifth.  0-for-2 at the plate.
Jose Godoy (Peoria-Caribes) entered late in the game at catcher.

Caribes beat Caracas 10-8 in 10 innings
LVBP Official Site Post Game

Ildemaro Vargas (former Palm Beach-Lara) started at second base and batted seventh.  0-for-4 at the plate.

Boone Whiting (former Memphis-Zulia) started and pitched 3.2 innings.  He allowed one hit, no runs, one walk, and struck two out.  (p-s:48-34)(g/f:4-4)

Zulia beat Lara 1-0
LVBP Official Site Post Game

Breyvic Valera (Memphis-Margarita) started in centerfield and batted sixth.  0-for-3 with one strikeout.
Joshua Lopez (Johnson City-Margarita) entered late in the game as a pinch hitter and batted sixth.  0-for-1 at the plate.
Nick Greenwood (former St. Louis-Margarita) started and pitched three innings.  He allowed six hits, five earned runs, one home run, two walks, threw one wild pitch, struck one out, and assisted in one double play for the losing decision (0-1).  (p-s:49-26)(g/f:4-1)

La Guaira beat Margarita 10-2
LVBP Official Site Post Game

Jose Martinez (former Springfield-Magallanes) entered late in the game at second base and batted leadoff.  1-for-1 with one RBI.
Ronny Cedeno (former MLB signing-Magallanes) started at third base and batted sixth.  1-for-4 with two two-out RBIs, one run, and grounded into one double play.

Magallanes beat Aragua 7-1
LVBP Official Site Post Game

Notes:
Ronny Cedeno (former MLB signing-Magallanes) picked up his 500th career hit in the LVBP: Magallanes Official Site

John Church (former Memphis) has signed on to pitch for Caribes: El Emergente

Monday's Game:
Lara (4-6) visits Zulia (8-1) @ 7:00 PM VET


Arizona Fall League:

Stats:
Harrison Bader (Springfield-Glendale) has played in three games going 6-for-13 (.462) with one double, one home run, two RBIs, ten total bases, four runs, one walk, one stolen base, four strikeouts, .500 OBP, .769 SLG, and 1.269 OPS.
Aramis Garcia (former 2011 draft selection-Scottsdale) has played in three games going 2-for-7 (.286) with one double, four RBIs, three total bases, one run, one walk, three strikeouts, .375 OBP, .429 SLG, and .804 OPS.
Carson Kelly (St. Louis-Glandale) has played in three games going 3-for-11 (.273) with one home run, four RBIs, six total bases, one run, two walks, two strikeouts, .357 OBP, .545 SLG, and .903 OPS.
Paul DeJong (Springfield-Glendale) has played in four games going 1-for-14 (.071) with one RBI, one total base, one run, five strikeouts, .071 OBP, .071 SLG, and 1.43 OPS.

Corey Littrell (Memphis-Glendale) has made two relief appearances posting a 0-0 record, 0.00 ERA, and 0.50 WHIP.  He's allowed two hits, one unearned run, and struck one out over four innings.
Austin Gomber (Springfield-Glendale) has made one start posting a 1-0 record, 0.00 ERA, and 1.00 WHIP.  He's allowed one hit, no runs, two walks, and struck five out over three innings.
Rowan Wick (Springfield-Glendale) has made two relief appearances posting a 0-1 record, 9.00 ERA, and 3.50 WHIP.  He's allowed three hits, two earned runs, four walks, and struck one out over two innings.
Ryan Sherriff (Memphis-Glendale) has made one relief appearances posting a 0-0 record, 10.80 ERA, and 3.00 WHIP.  He's allowed three hits, two earned runs, one home run, one walk, and struck three out over 1.2 innings.

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


Mexican Pacific League:

Irving Wilson (GCL-Culiacan) entered late in the game as designated hitter and batted fifth.  0-for-1 at the plate.
Iker Franco (former Springfield-Culiacan) entered late in the game at catcher and batted ninth.  0-for-4 with two strikeouts.

Culiacan beat Mochis 8-1
LMP Official Site Post Game

Ramon Delgado (former Memphis-Jalisco) entered in the fifth and pitched 2.2 innings.  He allowed 2.2 innings.  He allowed no hits or runs, and struck one out.  (p-s:30-23)(g/f:3-2)(ir-s:2-0)

Jalisco beat Obregon 4-3
LMP Official Site Post Game

Randy Arozarena (MiLB signing-Navojoa) started in centerfield and batted leadoff.  1-for-3 with one run, one walk, one sacrifice, one hit by pitch, and one strikeout.
Kyle Grana (Palm Beach-Navojoa) entered in the ninth and pitched 2.2 innings.  He allowed no hits or runs, one walk, and struck two out for the winning decision (1-0).  (p-s:39-22)(g/f:2-2)(ir-s:1-0)

Efren Navarro (Memphis-Hermosillo) started in left field and batted third.  1-for-3 with one RBI, one walk, one sac fly, one stolen base, and one strikeout.
Luis Garcia (former New Haven-Hermosillo) started at first base and batted sixth.  0-for-5 with one strikeout and assisted in one double play.

Navojoa beat Hermosillo 3-2 in 12 innings
LMP Official Site Post Game

Notes:
Jose Roberto Mendez (Mexico-Oaxaca) and Misael Lopez (Saltillo-Monclova) were named Pitcher, Player of the Week in the Mexican Academy League: MiLB Official Site

No Games Scheduled For Monday


Dominican League (October 20, 2016):

Evan MacLane (former St. Louis-Estrellas) was named opening day starter for Estrellas: Estrellas Official Site


Nicaraguan League (October 28, 2016):

Edgard Montiel (former DSL), Jem Argenal (former GCL), and Curt Smith (former Springfield) are listed in the Chinandega roster: Beisbolnic Twitter

Friday, October 14, 2016

Cardinals Winter League Notebook 10-14-16: Cesar Valera Singles, Doubles, Walks, & Drives In Four Runs; Breyvic Valera Doubles, Homers, & Knocks In Two Runs; Jesus Ustariz Collects One Single, One Double, & Two RBIs



Venezuelan League:

Jose Godoy (Peoria-Caribes) started at catcher and batted eighth.  1-for-3 with one two-out RBI, one run, one walk, one hit by pitch, and allowed one stolen base.
Cesar Valera (former Palm Beach-Caribes) started at shortstop and batted ninth.  2-for-4 with one double, four two-out RBIs, two runs, one walk, and assisted in one double play.
Roberto Canache (former Johnson City-Caribes) entered in the seventh and pitched one inning.  He allowed one hit and no runs.  (p-s:10-8)(g/f:2-1)

Ildemaro Vargas (former Palm Beach-Lara) started at second base and batted second.  1-for-4 at the plate.

Caribes beat Lara 12-1
LVBP Official Site Post Game

Ronny Cedeno (former MLB signing-Magallanes) started at third base and batted fifth.  1-for-4 with one run.
Jose Martinez (former Springfield-Magallanes) started at first base and batted seventh.  2-for-4 with one double, one RBI, and one pickoff error.

Zulia beat Magallanes 4-3
LVBP Official Site Post Game

Breyvic Valera (Memphis-Margarita) started in centerfield and batted seventh.  2-for-3 with one double, one home run, two RBIs (one w/two-outs), two runs, one sac fly, and one stolen base.

Margarita beat Aragua 7-5
LVBP Official Site Post Game

Friday's Games:
Caribes (3-3) visits Lara (3-4) @ 7:00 PM VET - Richard Castillo (former Memphis) is scheduled to start for Lara
La Guaira (2-4) visits Margarita (3-3) @ 7:00 PM VET
Aragua (3-4) visits Caracas (3-3) @ 7:00 PM VET


Venezuelan Parallel League:

Oct. 12:

Silfredo Garcia (Springfield-Margarita-Caribes) entered in the sixth and pitched two innings.  He allowed one hit and no runs for the winning decision (1-0).  (g/f:5-1)

Eduardo Sanchez (former St. Louis-Aragua) entered in the sixth and pitched one inning.  He allowed no hits or runs.  (g/f:1-2)

Margarita-Caribes beat Aragua 5-4

Hector Garcia (former Johnson City-La Guaira) entered late in the game at first base and batted leadoff.  1-for-2 with one RBI.
Jose Gonzalez (former Springfield-La Guaira) started at first base and moved to catcher, batting second.  1-for-3 with one run and one strikeout.

La Guaira beat Zulia 5-3

Leobaldo Pina (Peoria-Caracas) started at second base and batted third.  2-for-5 with one double, two RBIs, one run, and one strikeout.
Jesus Ustariz (former Johnson City-Caracas) started at third base and batted fourth.  1-for-4 with one run and one strikeout.

Caracas beat Caimanes 6-2

Oct. 13:

Hector Garcia (former Johnson City-La Guaira) entered late in the game at first base and batted leadoff.  1-for-1 with one double.
Jose Gonzalez (former Springfield-La Guaira) started at catcher and batted second.  0-for-4 at the plate.

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

Leobaldo Pina (Peoria-Caracas) started at shortstop and batted third.  3-for-4 with one double, two runs, and two stolen bases.
Jesus Ustariz (former Johnson City-Caracas) started at third base and batted fourth.  1-for-3 with one double, two RBIs, one run, and one sac fly.

Caracas beat Aragua 6-3
Caracas Official Site Post Game

Friday's Games:
Caimanes (2-1) visits Aragua (2-2) @ 10:00 AM VET
Caracas (3-0) visits Lara (2-2) @ 11:00 AM VET
Magallanes (1-3) visits Boston (2-1) @ 11:00 AM VET
Margarita-Caribes (1-3) visits La Guaira (3-1) @ 11:00 AM VET
Zulia (2-2) visits Detroit (1-1) @ 11:00 AM VET


Arizona Fall League:

Harrison Bader (Springfield-Glendale) started in left field and batted seventh.  1-for-4 with one home run, one two-out RBI, one run, and two strikeouts.

Glendale beat Surprise 5-4
MLB Official Site Post Game

Friday's Games:
Salt River (1-1-1) visits Peoria (1-0-2) @ 12:35 PM MST
Surprise (1-1-1) visits Mesa (1-2) @ 12:35 PM MST
Glendale (2-1) visits Scottsdale (1-2) @ 6:35 PM MST


Mexican Pacific League:

Randy Arozarena (MiLB signing-Navojoa) started in centerfield and batted second.  2-for-4 with one two-out RBI, two runs, one hit by pitch, and two caught stealing.
Kyle Grana (Palm Beach-Navojoa) entered in the ninth and pitched one inning.  He allowed one hit, no runs, and struck two out for the save (2).  (p-s:17-12)(g/f:1-0)

Navojoa beat Mochis 6-4
Navojoa Official Site Post Game

Ramon Delgado (former Memphis-Jalisco) entered in the seventh and pitched one inning.  He allowed no hits or runs.  (p-s:7-6)(g/f:2-0)

Culiacan beat Jalisco 4-0

Efren Navarro (Memphis-Hermosillo) started in left field and moved to first base, batting third.  2-for-3 with two runs and one walk.
Luis Garcia (former New Haven-Hermosillo) started at first base and batted sixth.  1-for-3 with one RBI, one strikeout, and assisted in one double play.

Hermosillo beat Obregon 4-2
Hermosillo Official Site Post Game

Notes:
Irving Del Rio (Villa Clara) will hold a showcase in Mexico on October 25th and join Mexicali: El Nuevo Herald

Friday's Games:
Culiacan (1-1) visits Mochis (0-2) @ 7:30 PM MT
Jalisco (1-1) visits Obregon (0-2) @ 7:00 PM MST
Navojoa (2-0) visits Hermosillo (2-0) @ 7:30 PM MST
Mazatlan (1-1) visits Mexicali (1-1) @ 7:30 PM PT


Puerto Rican League (October 27, 2016):

Yariel Gonzalez (State College-Aguadilla) is expected to play this fall/winter: LBPRC Official Site

Yulieski Gourriel (Houston) was set to play for Aguadilla but the plug was pulled: El Nuevo Dia

Thursday, October 13, 2016

Cardinals Winter League Notebook 10-13-16: Eliezer Alfonzo Singles & Hits A Solo Homer Run To Become All-Time Leader In LVBP; Austin Gomber Strikes Out Five Over Three Scoreless Innings For The Win; Jose Martinez Singles & Drives In One Run



Nippon Professional Baseball - Climax Series:

Hector Luna (former St. Louis-Hiroshima) injured his shoulder when he tripped while running to first base on a grounder: Yakyubaka


Korean Baseball Organization Playoffs:

Scott McGregor (former Memphis-Nexen) started and pitched five innings.  He allowed five hits, four earned runs, two walks, and struck three out for the losing decision.

LG beat Nexen 7-0


Advance Instructional League:

Gary LaRocque (St. Louis farm director) gives us a rundown on the progress of prospects Delvin Perez (GCL), Edmundo Sosa (Palm Beach), Allen Cordoba (Johnson City), Nick Plummer (Johnson City), Junior Fernandez (Palm Beach), and Sandy Alcantara (Palm Beach): St. Louis Official Site


Venezuelan League:

Cesar Valera (former Palm Beach-Caribes) started at shortstop and batted ninth.  0-for-3 with one strikeout and assisted in one double play.

Caribes beat La Guaira 1-0
LVBP Official Site Post Game

Jose Martinez (former Springfield-Magallanes) entered late in the game at first base and batted second.  1-for-1 with one two-out RBI and one stolen base.
Ronny Cedeno (former MLB signing-Magallanes) started at third base and batted seventh.  1-for-3 with one double, one strikeout, and assisted in one double play.

Magallanes beat Zulia 3-2
LVBP Official Site Post Game

Cedric Hunter (former Memphis-Lara) started in right field and batted sixth.  0-for-4 with one intentional walk and two strikeouts.

Lara beat Caracas 5-4
LVBP Official Site Post Game

Eliezer Alfonzo (former Peoria-Margarita) started as designated hitter and batted fourth.  2-for-4 with one home run, one RBI, and one run.
Breyvic Valera (Memphis-Margarita) started at second base and batted seventh.  1-for-3 at the plate.

Margarita beat Aragua 3-1
LVBP Official Site Post Game

Notes:
Jose Martinez (St. Louis-La Guaira) visited La Guaira on Wednesday and could join team next week: LVBP Official Site

Eliezer Alvarez (former Peoria-Margarita) became the all-time home run leader in the LVBP with his 136th homer on Wednesday: El Emergente

Ildemaro Vargas (former Palm Beach-Lara) returned to the states for personal reasons and is expected back on Thursday: El Emergente

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


Arizona Fall League:

Carson Kelly (St. Louis-Glendale) started as designated hitter and batted third.  0-for-5 with two strikeouts.
Paul DeJong (Springfield-Glendale) started at shortstop and batted fifth.  0-for-4 with two strikeouts.
Austin Gomber (Springfield-Glendale) started and pitched three innings.  He allowed one hit, no runs, two walks, and struck five out for the winning decision (1-0).  (p-s:49-28)(g/f:2-1)

Glendale beat Mesa 7-1
MLB Official Site Post Game

Aramis Garcia (former 2011 draft selection-Scottsdale) started at catcher and batted sixth.  0-for-1 with one RBI, one walk, and allowed two stolen bases.

Salt River beat Scottsdale 6-4
MLB Official Site Post Game

Thursday's Games:
Mesa (0-2) visits Salt River (1-0-1) @ 12:35 PM MST
Scottsdale (1-1) visits Peoria (0-0-2) @ 12:35 PM MST
Surprise (1-0-1) visits Glendale (1-1) @ 6:35 PM MST


Mexican Pacific League:

Iker Franco (former Springfield-Culiacan) started at catcher and batted eighth.  1-for-3 with one double and grounded into one double play.
Irving Wilson (GCL-Culiacan) entered late in the game at catcher and batted eighth.  1-for-1 with one run.

Jalisco beat Culiacan 18-9

Luis Garcia (former New Haven-Hermosillo) started at first base and batted sixth.  0-for-3 with one strikeout.

Hermosillo beat Obregon 3-2
XEU Deportes Post Game

Randy Arozarena (MiLB signing-Navojoa) started in centerfield and batted second.  1-for-3 with one sacrifice.
Kyle Grana (Palm Beach-Navojoa) entered in the ninth and pitched one inning.  He allowed one hit, one earned run, two walks, and struck two out for the save (1).  (p-s:24-13)(g/f:1-0)

Navojoa beat Mochis 4-3
XEU Deportes Post Game

Thursday's Games:
Navojoa (1-0) visits Mochis (0-1) @ 8:00 PM MT
Jalisco (1-0) visits Culiacan (0-1) @ 8:05 PM MT
Obregon (0-1) visits Hermosillo (1-0) @ 7:30 PM MST
Mazatlan (1-0) visits Mexicali (0-1) @ 8:00 PM PT


Dominican League (October 16, 2016):

Evan MacLane (former St. Louis-Estrellas) struck out two and allowed two hits over three innings and Juan Herrera (Palm Beach-Estrellas) went 1-for-2 at the plate as Estrellas lost to Licey 5-4 in ten innings in preseason play: Licey Official Site

Norge Luis Ruiz (Camaguey-Cibaenas) is eager to pitch in the Dominican League: Listin Diario


Panama League (November 3, 2016):

Jonathan Rivera (Johnson City-Metropolitanas) is confirmed to be playing for Metro during the 2016-17 season: Metro Facebook


International Series (November 11, 2016):

Donovan Solano (former Memphis-Barranquilla) and Ronald Ramirez (former Palm Beach-Cartagena) are included on the roster for Colombian when they take on the Dominican Republic: El Universal

Tuesday, October 11, 2016

Cardinals Winter League Notebook 10-11-16: Kurt Heyer Strikes Out One & Allows One Run Over Five Innings; Jesus Ustariz Collects Three Singles & Two RBIs; Eliezer Alvarez Impressing In Escogido Camp



Nicaraguan Summer League:

Fidencio Flores (former GCL-Leon) will be recognized for having the best ERA, 1.40, during the 2016 season: La Prensa

Edgard Montiel (former DSL-Boer) and Boer moved on to the championship: La Prensa


Venezuelan League:

Kurt Heyer (Memphis-Zulia) started and pitched five innings.  He allowed five hits, one earned run, and struck one out.  (p-s:69-46)(g/f:6-5)
Boone Whiting (former Memphis-Zulia) entered in the sixth and pitched 1.2 innings.  He allowed two hits, no runs, and struck four out for the hold (1).  (p-s:23-18)(g/f:1-0)

Ronny Cedeno (former MLB signing-Magallanes) started at third base and batted sixth.  1-for-4 at the plate.
Jose Martinez (former Springfield-Magallanes) started at second base and batted eighth.  1-for-3 with one sacrifice and assisted in one double play.

Zulia beat Magallanes 3-2
LVBP Official Site Post Game

Ildemaro Vargas (former Palm Beach-Lara) started at shortstop and batted leadoff.  0-for-4 with one strikeout.
Cedric Hunter (former Memphis-Lara) started in right field and batted seventh.  0-for-1 with one walk.

Aragua beat Lara 1-0
LVBP Official Site Post Game

Tuesday's Games:
La Guaira (1-3) visits Caracas (3-1) @ 7:00 PM VET


Venezuelan Parallel League:

Jose Gonzalez (former Springfield-La Guaira) started at first base and moved to catcher, batting second.  0-for-3 with two strikeouts.

Detroit beat La Guaira 7-3

Leobaldo Pina (Peoria-Caracas) started at shortstop and batted second.  0-for-4 with one run and one strikeout.
Jesus Ustariz (former Johnson City-Caracas) started at third base and batted fourth.  3-for-5 with two RBIs, one run, one strikeout, and committed one error.

Caracas beat Margarita-Caribes 7-0

Tuesday's Games:
Caimanes (1-0) visits Margarita-Caribes (0-1) @ 10:00 AM VET
Magallanes (0-1) visits Aragua (1-0) @ 10:00 AM VET
Philadelphia (0-1) visits La Guaira (0-1) @ 11:00 AM VET
Lara (1-0) visits Zulia (0-1) @ 11:00 AM VET
Boston (0-0) visits Detroit (1-0) @ 11:00 AM VET


Arizona Fall League:

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


Mexican Pacific League:

Kyle Grana (Palm Beach) and Randy Arozarena (MiLB signing) will be playing for Navojoa: Navajoa Official Site

Kyle Grana (Palm Beach-Navojoa) pitched in Navojoa's 2-1 loss to Obregon: Obregon Official Site

Tuesday's Games:
Mexicali (0-0) visits Mazatlan (0-0) @ 4:00 PM MT


Dominican League (October 20, 2016):

Juan Herrera (Palm Beach-Estrellas) singled as Estrellas lost to Licey 6-5 in preseason play: Licey Official Site

Angel Castro (former Memphis-Cibaenas) looked good in a simulated game: Cibaenas Official Site

Alberto Rosario (St. Louis-Estrellas) has not yet joined Estrellas camp: Estrellas Official Site

Eliezer Alvarez (Peoria-Escogido) has impressed in Escogido camp: Listin Diario  and El Caribe


Puerto Rican League (October 27, 2016):

Luis Mateo (former Memphis-Caguas) was in attendance for Caguas' opening day of 2016-17 camp: Caguas Official Site


Colombian League (November 4, 2016):

Cartagena has changed their name from Tigres (Tigers) to Indios (Indians) and Jolbert Cabrera (former Memphis) will manage the team: LCBP Official Site