Cardinals Winter League Notebook 12-31-16: Pete Parise Strikes Out One Over Five Scoreless Innings For The Win; Luis Garcia Hits A Solo Home Run; Hector Luna Doubles & Drives In One Run

Pete Parise - Indios de Mayaguez

COLICEBA (Puerto Rico):

Stats:
Christian Rosa (former State College-Luquillo) played in four games going 4-for-16 (.250) with one double, one RBI, five total bases, three runs, three walks, five strikeouts, .368 OPB, and .313 SLG.
Luis Montanez (former Memphis-Luquillo) played in ten games going 8-for-35 (.229) with three doubles, five RBIs, 11 total bases, eight runs, two walks, one sac fly, nine strikeouts, .333 OBP, and .314 SLG.


Venezuelan League:

Final Regular Season Stats:
Breyvic Valera (Memphis-Margarita) played in 61 games going 78-for-219 (.356) with 13 doubles, six triples, seven home runs, 28 RBIs, 124 total bases, 40 runs, 24 walks, 11 stolen bases, 18 strikeouts, seven caught stealing, .418 OBP, .566 SLG, and .984 OPS.
Johny Celis (former MiLB tryout-La Guaira) played in 20 games going 16-for-49 (.327) with four doubles, four RBIs, 20 total bases, four runs, eight walks, seven strikeouts, .424 OBP, .408 SLG, and .832 OPS.
Ronny Cedeno (former MLB signing-Magallanes) played in 59 games going 74-for-237 (.312) with 13 doubles, four triples, four home runs, 29 RBIs, 107 total bases, 31 runs, six walks, three stolen bases, 38 strikeouts, .328 OBP, .451 SLG, and .779 OPS.
Jose Martinez (St. Louis-La Guaira) played in 54 games going 63-for-203 (.310) with 13 doubles, one triple, five home runs, 39 RBIs, 93 total bases, 27 runs, 23 walks, two stolen bases, 34 strikeouts, three caught stealing, .377 OBP, .458 SLG, and .835 OPS.
Ildemaro Vargas (former Palm Beach-Lara) played in 54 games going 64-for-210 (.305) with nine doubles, one triple, one home run, 13 RBIs, 78 total bases, 37 runs, 24 walks, six stolen bases, 20 strikeouts, three caught stealing, .376 OBP, .371 SLG, and .747 OPS.
Eliezer Alfonzo (former Peoria-Margarita) played in 16 games going 18-for-62 (.290) with two doubles, two home runs, ten RBIs, 26 total bases, six runs, two walks, 20 strikeouts, .313 OBP, .419 SLG, and .732 OPS.
Jose Martinez (former Springfield-Magallanes) played in 37 games going 25-for-88 (.284) with nine doubles, 11 RBIs, 34 total bases, 11 runs, seven walks, one stolen base, 16 strikeouts, one caught stealing, .354 OBP, .386 SLG, and .740 OPS.
Wilfredo Tovar (MiLB signing-Caracas) played in 51 games going 52-for-198 (.263) with 15 doubles, 15 RBIs, 67 total bases, 24 runs, ten walks, four stolen bases, 24 strikeouts, four caught stealing, .308 OBP, .338 SLG, and .646 OPS.
Rafael Ortega (former Memphis-Caribes) played in 28 games going 27-for-108 (.250) with five doubles, five triples, six RBIs, 42 total bases, 28 runs, 12 walks, 19 strikeouts, .336 OBP, .389 SLG, and .725 OPS.
Joshua Lopez (Johnson City-Margarita) played in nine games going 5-for-21 (.238) with one double, one home run, two RBIs, nine total bases, two runs, two walks, three strikeouts, .304 OBP, .429 SLG, and .733 OPS.
Jose Godoy (Peoria-Caribes) played in four games going 2-for-9 (.222) with two RBIs, two total bases, two runs, one walk, one strikeout, .364 OBP, .222 SLG, and .586 OBP.
Cesar Valera (former Palm Beach-Caribes) played in 18 games going 11-for-51 (.216) with four doubles, ten RBIs, 15 total bases, nine runs, six walks, 11 strikeouts, .305 OBP, .294 SLG, and .599 OPS.
Gabriel Lino (MiLB signing-Lara) played in 17 games going 7-for-37 (.189) with one double, one triple, two RBIs, ten total bases, two runs, one walk, 11 strikeouts, .205 OBP, .270 SLG, and .475 OPS.
Jose Gonzalez (former Springfield-La Guaira) played in 13 games going 4-for-23 (.174) with four total bases, one run, three walks, six strikeouts, one caught stealing, .269 OBP, .174 SLG, and .443 OPS.
Cedric Hunter (former Memphis-Lara) played in 16 games going 6-for-42 (.143) with two doubles, four RBIs, eight total bases, four runs, eight walks, nine strikeouts, one caught stealing, .275 OBP, .190 SLG, and .465 OPS.
Tommy Pham (St. Louis-Magallanes) played in eight games going 3-for-21 (.143) with three total bases, three runs, four walks, nine strikeouts, .280 OBP, .143 SLG, and .423 OPS.

Boone Whiting (former Memphis-Zulia) made three appearances (one start) posting a 0-0 record, 0.00 ERA, 1.05 WHIP, and one hold.  He allowed three hits, no runs, four walks, and struck six out over 6.2 innings.
Geudy Guerra (former VSL-La Guaira) made four relief appearances posting a 1-0 record, 0.00 ERA, and 1.80 WHIP.  He allowed three hits, one unearned run, three walks, and struck one out over 3.1 innings.
Justin Wright (Memphis free agent-Margarita) made three relief appearances posting a 0-0 record, 0.00 ERA, and 1.50 WHIP.  He allowed two hits and no runs over 1.1 innings.
Juan Gonzalez (former Memphis-La Guaira) made 17 relief appearances posting a 1-0 record, 1.76 ERA, 1.30 WHIP, and three holds.  He allowed 17 hits, three earned runs, one home run, three walks, hit two batters, and struck ten out over 15.1 innings.
Kurt Heyer (Memphis-Zulia) made five starts posting a 1-1 record, 2.25 ERA, and 1.21 WHIP.  He allowed 25 hits, eight runs (six earned), four walks, hit two batters, and struck ten out over 24 innings.
Victor Marte (former St. Louis-Aragua) made seven relief appearances posting a 0-0 record, 2.84 ERA, and 1.26 WHIP.  He allowed five hits, two earned runs, two home runs, three walks, and struck three out over 6.1 innings.
Roberto Canache (former Johnson City-Caribes) made 30 relief appearances posting a 1-2 record, 3.34 ERA, 1.29 WHIP, five holds, and two saves.  He allowed 33 hits, 17 runs (13 earned), two home runs, 12 walks, and struck 31 out over 35 innings.
Pedro Echemendia (Memphis-La Guaira) made 29 relief appearances posting a 2-1 record, 3.57 ERA, 1.72 WHIP, and ten holds.  He allowed 28 hits, ten runs (nine earned), two home runs, 11 walks, hit one batter, and struck eight out over 22.2 innings.
Pedro Rodriguez (former MiLB signing-Caribes) made 12 relief appearances posting a 0-0 record, 3.60 ERA, 1.60 WHIP, and four saves.  He allowed 12 hits, four earned runs, four walks, hit one batter, and struck five out over ten innings.
Kender Villegas (former Palm Beach-Margarita) made 16 relief appearances posting a 2-0 record, 3.63 ERA, 1.33 WHIP, and two holds.  He allowed 17 hits, eight runs (seven earned), three home runs, six walks, and struck 14 out over 17.1 innings.
John Church (former Memphis-Caribes) made 15 relief appearances posting a 0-1 record, 3.75 ERA, 1.58 WHIP, and five holds.  He allowed 13 hits, six runs (five earned), one home run, six walks, and struck seven out over 12 innings.
Nick Greenwood (former St. Louis-Margarita) made seven starts posting a 2-1 record, 4.22 ERA, and 1.34 WHIP.  He allowed 37 hits, 15 earned runs, three home runs, six walks, hit one batter, and struck 13 out over 32 innings.
Eduardo Sanchez (former St. Louis-Aragua/Margarita) made eight relief appearances posting a 0-0 record, 5.14 ERA, 1.14 WHIP, and one hold.  He allowed seven hits, four earned runs, one walk, hit two batters, and struck one out over seven innings.
Richard Castillo (former Memphis-Lara) made six appearances (one start) posting a 0-1 record, 5.25 ERA, and 1.58 WHIP.  He allowed 13 hits, eight runs (seven earned), six walks, and struck five out over 12 innings.
Jorge Rondon (former St. Louis-Aragua/Magallanes) made 13 relief appearances posting a 0-1 record, 6.52 ERA, and 1.45 WHIP.  He allowed ten hits, seven earned runs, one home run, four walks, hit one batter, and struck six out over 9.2 innings.
Silfredo Garcia (Springfield free agent-Margarita) made five relief appearances posting a 0-1 record, 10.80 ERA, 1.80 WHIP, and one hold.  He allowed five hits, four earned runs, one walk, hit two batters, and struck two out over 3.1 innings.
David Oca (Johnson City-Caribes) made 11 relief appearances posting a 0-1 record, 11.25 ERA, 2.25 WHIP, and one hold.  He allowed eight hits, five earned runs, one walk, and struck four out over four innings.
Anderson Gerdel (former Palm Beach-La Guaira) made one relief appearance posting a 0-0 record, 54.00 ERA, and 6.00 WHIP.  He allowed two hits, two earned runs, and struck one out over 0.1 innings.
Dail Villanueva (former Peoria-Caracas) made one relief appearance posting a 0-0 record and *.** ERA.  He allowed no hits, one earned run, and one walk over 0.0 innings.

2016 Final Regular Season Standings:
1. Lara 39-24
2. Caribes 34-29
3. Zulia 33-30
4. Margarita 30-33
5. La Guaira 30-33
6. Aragua 30-33
7. Magallanes 29-34
8. Caracas 27-36

Playoffs Begin On January 2, 2017


Mexican Pacific League:

Irving Wilson (GCL-Culiacan) started at catcher and batted ninth.  1-for-3 with one double, one run, grounded into one double play, and threw out one of two base runners.

Ramon Delgado (former Memphis-Jalisco) entered in the sixth and pitched to three batters.  He allowed one hit, no runs, and struck one out for the blown save (1) and winning decision (2-1).  (p-s:9-8)(g/f:1-0)(ir-s:1-1)

Jalisco beat Culiacan 4-2
LMP Official Site Post Game

Efren Navarro (Memphis free agent-Hermosillo) started in right field and batted fourth.  0-for-3 with one strikeout.
Luis Garcia (former New Haven-Hermosillo) started at first base and batted fifth.  1-for-3 with one home run, one RBI, one run, and assisted in one double play.

Mexicali beat Hermosillo 2-1
LMP Official Site Post Game

Lance Zawadzki (former Memphis-Navojoa) started at third base and batted sixth.  1-for-6 with one intentional walk, one strikeout, and one fielding error.
Niko Vasquez (former Springfield-Navojoa) entered late in the game at shortstop and committed one fielding error.

Eugenio Velez (former Memphis-Mochis) started in left field and batted leadoff.  2-for-8 with one run, two strikeouts, and grounded into one double play.

Mochis beat Navojoa 4-3 in 16 innings
LMP Official Site Post Game

No Games Scheduled For Saturday


Dominican League Playoffs:

Hector Luna (former St. Louis-Cibaenas) started as designated hitter and batted fifth.  2-for-5 with one double, one two-out RBI, and one strikeout.

Cibaenas beat Licey 6-1
LIDOM Official Site Post Game

Tommy Pham (St. Louis-Escogido) started in centerfield and batted ninth.  2-for-3 with two runs, one walk, and one stolen base.

Escogido beat Cibao 12-2
LIDOM Official Site Post Game

No Games Scheduled For Saturday


Puerto Rican League:

Randy Ruiz (former MiLB signing-Caguas) started as designated hitter and batted fourth.  0-for-2 with two strikeouts.

J.C. Romero (former St. Louis-Santurce) entered in the seventh and pitched one inning.  He allowed no hits or runs, and struck one out.  (g/f:1-0)

Caguas beat Santurce 4-1
LBPRC Official Site Post Game

Yariel Gonzalez (State College-Aguadilla) started at third base and batted third.  1-for-4 with one strikeout and assisted in one double play.
Ricardo Bautista (State College-Aguadilla) started in right field and batted fifth.  0-for-3 with one walk and one strikeout.
Dickie Joe Thon (MiLB signing-Aguadilla) started at second base and batted sixth.  0-for-4 and assisted in two double plays.

Jonathan Rodriguez (Memphis free agent-Mayaguez) started at first base and batted seventh.  2-for-4 with two doubles, one run, two strikeouts, and assisted in one double play.
Pete Parise (former Memphis-Mayaguez) started and pitched five innings.  He allowed six hits, no runs, one walk, and struck one out for the winning decision (2-1).  (g/f:6-8)
Tyler Herron (former Springfield-Mayaguez) entered in the ninth and pitched one inning.  He allowed no hits or runs, and struck one out.  (g/f:0-2)

Mayaguez beat Aguadilla 5-0
LBPRC Official Site Post Game

No Games Scheduled For Saturday


Nicaraguan League:

Curt Smith (former Springfield-Chinandega) started in right field and batted fourth.  0-for-4 with one strikeout.
Edgard Montiel (former DSL-Chinandega) started at first base and batted fifth.  0-for-2 with one walk.

Rivas beat Chinandega 9-0
LNBP Official Site Post Game

No Games Scheduled For Saturday


Colombian League:

Jose Almarante (former Memphis-Sincelejo) started and pitched 4.1 innings.  He allowed four hits, three earned runs, three walks, and struck four out for the losing decision (2-4).  (p-s:70-41)

Ronald Ramirez (former Palm Beach-Barranquilla) started at shortstop and batted ninth.  0-for-2 with one run, one walk, one stolen base, and two strikeouts.
Enrique Perez (DSL-Barranquilla) started and pitched two innings.  He allowed three hits, two earned runs, two walks, threw one wild pitch, and struck one out.  (p-s:38-21)

Barranquilla beat Sincelejo 5-2
LCBP Official Site Post Game

Notes:
Jackson Solarte (former VSL-Barranquilla) took the loss as Barranquilla lost to Cartagena 4-1 (12/29/16): LCBP Official Site

Geney Rios (former GCL-Barranquilla) took the loss as Barranquilla lost to Monteria 6-2 (12/30/16): LCBP Official Site

No Games Scheduled For Saturday


Australian Baseball League:

Malik Collymore (former Johnson City-Sydney) started in left field and batted second.  1-for-4 with two runs, one walk, and one strikeout.

Melbourne beat Sydney 6-4

Sunday's Game:
Melbourne (17-6) visits Sydney (10-13) @ 1:00 PM AET

Cardinals Winter League Notebook 12-11-16: Edgard Montiel Walks Twice & Hits A Two-Run Homer; Malik Collymore Singles Twice, Walks, & Drives In One Run; Luis Montanez Collects Two Hits & One RBI

Edgard Montiel - Tigres de Chinandega

COLICEBA (Puerto Rico):

Luis Montanez (former Memphis-Luquillo) 2-for-5 with one RBI and one run.

Luquillo beat Rio Grande 7-3


Venezuelan League:

Ronny Cedeno (former MLB signing-Magallanes) started at shortstop and batted sixth.  3-for-5 at the plate.

Aragua beat Magallanes 8-5
LVBP Official Site Post Game

Roberto Canache (former Johnson City-Caribes) entered in the seventh and pitched to four batters.  He allowed two hits, no runs, and struck one out.  (p-s:18-13)(g/f:1-0)
Pedro Rodriguez (former MiLB signing-Caribes) entered in the ninth and pitched one inning.  He allowed no hits or runs, and struck one out.  (p-s:18-14)(g/f:1-1)

Wilfredo Tovar (MiLB signing-Caracas) started at shortstop and batted leadoff.  1-for-4 with one strikeout and assisted in one double play.

Caribes beat Caracas 8-4
LVBP Official Site Post Game

Notes:
Pedro Rodriguez (former MiLB signing-Caribes) is still able to lock down games even after taking a short period of time off: LVBP Official Site

Rafael Ortega (former Memphis-Caribes) injured his elbow in Friday's game: Caribes Official Site

LVBP issues statement on teams giving away balls during or after games: Lider

Sunday's Games:
Magallanes (21-28) visits La Guaira (25-24) 1:00 PM VET


Venezuelan Parallel League Playoffs:

Dail Villanueva (former Peoria-Caracas) entered in the seventh and pitched to four batters.  He allowed no hits or runs, two walks, threw one wild pitch, and struck one out.

Caracas beat Boston 9-4

Cesar Valera (former Palm Beach-Caribes) started at shortstop and batted seventh.  1-for-4 with one RBI.

Lara beat Margarita-Caribes 7-5


Mexican Pacific League:

Ramon Delgado (former Memphis-Jalisco) entered in the sixth and pitched to two batters.  He allowed one hit, no runs, and struck one out for the hold (2).  (p-s:10-6)(ir-s:2-0)

Mochis beat Jalisco 3-2
LMP Official Site Post Game

Randy Arozarena (MiLB signing-Navojoa) started in left field and batted leadoff.  0-for-3 with two strikeouts.
Niko Vasquez (former Springfield-Navojoa) started at shortstop and batted fifth.  0-for-2 with one strikeout and assisted in one double play.

Navojoa beat Mazatlan 7-6
LMP Official Site Post Game

Efren Navarro (Memphis free agent-Hermosillo) started in left field and moved to first base, batting third.  0-for-3 with one RBI, one walk, one strikeout, and assisted in one double play.
Luis Garcia (former New Haven-Hermosillo) started at first base and batted fifth.  0-for-4 with one strikeout.
Dean Anna (former St. Louis-Hermosillo) started at third base and batted sixth.  1-for-4 with one double, one strikeout, and assisted in one double play.

Hermosillo beat Obregon 4-1
LMP Official Site Post Game

Irving Wilson (GCL-Culiacan) started at catcher and batted ninth.  3-for-4 with one run and one strikeout.

Culiacan beat Mexicali 9-5
LMP Official Site Post Game

Sunday's Games:
Jalisco (21-30) visits Mochis (28-24) @ 4:00 PM MT
Culiacan (27-25) visits Mexicali (28-24) @ 3:00 PM PT
Navojoa (29-23) visits Mazatlan (20-32) @ 5:00 PM MT
Hermosillo (29-23) visits Obregon (25-26) @ 5:00 PM MST


Dominican League:

Eugenio Velez (former Memphis-Azucareros) started in left field and batted ninth.  1-for-4 with one run and grounded into one double play.

Escogido beat Azucareros 5-3
LIDOM Official Site Post Game

Alberto Rosario (St. Louis-Estrellas) started at catcher and batted ninth.  Two walks and allowed one stolen base.

Cibao beat Estrellas 7-4 in 12 innings

Maikel Cleto (former St. Louis-Licey) entered in the eighth and pitched to four batters.  He allowed no hits, one earned run, and two walks for the hold (1).

Hector Luna (former St. Louis-Cibaenas) started at first base and batted fourth.  0-for-4 and assisted in one double play.
Angel Castro (former Memphis-Cibaenas) started and pitched five innings.  He allowed nine hits, two earned runs, one home run, and struck six out for the losing decision (2-4).  (g/f:5-1)

Licey beat Cibaenas 2-1
LIDOM Official Site Post Game

Sunday's Games:
Cibaenas (20-20) visits Licey (21-18) @ 4:00 PM AST
Estrellas (20-20) visits Cibao (22-16) @ 4:00 PM AST
Escogido (17-21) visits Azucareros (17-22) @ 4:00 PM AST


Puerto Rican League:

Stats:
Yariel Gonzalez (State College-Aguadilla) has played in 22 games going 21-for-68 (.309) with four doubles, five RBIs, 25 total bases, four runs, six walks, two stolen bases, eight strikeouts, one caught stealing, .365 OBP, .368 SLG, and .733 OPS.
Anthony Garcia (Memphis-Carolina) has played in 29 games going 31-for-113 (.274) with eight doubles, one home run, ten RBIs, 42 total bases, nine runs, four walks, two stolen bases, 15 strikeouts, .305 OBP, .372 SLG, and .677 OPS.
Ruben Gotay (former Memphis-Aguadilla) has played in 23 games going 23-for-85 (.271) with five doubles, three home runs, 17 RBIs, 37 total bases, ten runs, 11 walks, 13 strikeouts, .357 OBP, .435 SLG, and .792 OPS.
Luis Mateo (former Memphis-Caguas) has played in two games going 1-for-4 (.250) with one total base, one run, one walk, one stolen base, one strikeout, .400 OBP, .250 SLG, and .650 OPS.
Jonathan Rodriguez (Memphis free agent-Mayaguez) has played in 21 games going 17-for-80 (.213) with eight doubles, seven RBIs, 25 total bases, seven runs, six walks, 18 strikeouts, two caught stealing, .276 OBP, .313 SLG, and .588 OPS.
Luke Voit (Springfield-Aguadilla) has played in 12 games going 9-for-49 (.184) with three doubles, five RBIs, 12 total bases, three walks, one stolen base, 11 strikeouts, .245 OBP, .245 SLG, and .490 OPS.

J.C. Romero (former St. Louis-Santurce) has made 18 relief appearances posting a 1-0 record, 0.00 ERA, 1.10 WHIP, and nine holds.  He's allowed nine hits, no runs, six walks, hit one batter, and struck 12 out over 13.2 innings.
Kevin Herget (Palm Beach-Mayaguez) has made 13 relief appearances posting a 1-0 record, 1.42 ERA, 0.87 WHIP, and eight saves.  He's allowed eight hits, two earned runs, one home run, three walks, and struck 11 out over 12.2 innings.
Robby Rowland (Springfield-Caguas) has made 13 relief appearances posting a 4-0 record, 2.25 ERA, 1.44 WHIP, and three holds.  He's allowed 11 hits, five runs (four earned), one home run, 12 walks, hit two batters, and struck 16 out over 16 innings.
Ian Snell (former MiLB signing-Aguadilla) has made 14 relief appearances posting a 0-1 record, 2.63 ERA, 1.39 WHIP, two holds, and one save.  He's allowed 14 hits, four earned runs, one home run, five walks, hit one batter, and struck six out over 13.2 innings.
Hector Hernandez (former Palm Beach-Santurce) has made nine relief appearances posting a 1-1 record, 2.84 ERA, 2.05 WHIP, and two holds.  He's allowed nine hits, four runs (two earned), four walks, hit one batter, and struck ten out over 6.1 innings.
Ivan Maldonado (former MiLB tryout-Mayaguez) has made eight appearances (four starts) posting a 2-1 record, 2.93 ERA, and 1.37 WHIP.  He's allowed 23 hits, ten runs (nine earned), one home run, 15 walks, hit two batters, and struck 11 out over 27.2 innings.
Tyler Herron (former Springfield-Mayaguez) has made seven appearances (four starts) posting a 0-0 record, 4.57 ERA, and 1.62 WHIP.  He's allowed 25 hits, 12 runs (11 earned), four home runs, ten walks, and struck 21 out over 21.2 innings.
Pete Parise (former Memphis-Aguadilla/Mayaguez) has made eight appearances (one start) posting a 0-1 record, 4.63 ERA, 1.54 WHIP, and one hold.  He's allowed 13 hits, six earned runs, five walks, hit one batter, and struck four out over 11.2 innings.
Joel Pineiro (former St. Louis-Caguas) has made four starts posting a 1-2 record, 4.74 ERA, and 1.47 WHIP.  He's allowed 24 hits, 13 runs (ten earned), four walks, and struck 11 out over 19 innings.
Juan Caballero (former Johnson City-Carolina) has made nine appearances (one start) posting a 1-3 record, 4.97 ERA, 1.58 WHIP, and one hold.  He's allowed nine hits, seven earned runs, three home runs, 11 walks, hit one batter, and struck four out over 12.2 innings.

Notes:
Ruben Gotay (former Memphis-Aguadilla) to play in All-Star game and Anthony Garcia (Memphis-Carolina) is expected to participate in the Home Run Derby: El Vocero


Nicaraguan League:

Curt Smith (former Springfield-Chinandega) started in right field and batted fourth.  2-for-5 with two runs and one strikeout.
Edgard Montiel (former DSL-Chinandega) started as designated hitter and batted seventh.  1-for-3 with one home run, two RBIs, three runs, and two walks.

Chinandega beat Granada 15-8
LNBP Official Site Post Game

Sunday's Games:
Boer (15-16) visits Granada (12-19) @ 11:00 AM
Chinandega (17-13) visits Rivas (17-13) @ 4:00 PM


Australian Baseball League:

Malik Collymore (former Johnson City-Sydney) started in centerfield and batted second.  2-for-4 with one RBI and one walk.

Brisbane beat Sydney 5-1
Sydney Official Site Post Game

No Games Scheduled Until Thursday

Cardinals Winter League Notebook 10-16-16: Efren Navarro Singles Twice, Doubles, & Drives In Two Runs; Joshua Lopez Hits A Solo Home Run; Jose Godoy Singles & Knocks In One Run

Efren Navarro - Naranjeros de Hermosillo

Nicaraguan Summer League Championship:

Edgard Montiel (former DSL-Boer) singled and walked as Boer beat Dantos 6-1: La Prensa


COLICEBA:

Luis Montanez (former Memphis-Luquillo) 2-for-4 with two runs.

Luquillo beat Rio Grande 9-7 (10/14/16)


Venezuelan League:

Cesar Valera (former Palm Beach-Caribes) started at shortstop and batted seventh.  0-for-5 with one strikeout and assisted in two double plays.
Jose Godoy (Peoria-Caribes) started at catcher and batted eighth.  1-for-5 with one two-out RBI, one run, and one strikeout.
Roberto Canache (former Johnson City-Caribes) entered in the fourth and pitched 2.1 innings.  He allowed three hits, no runs, threw one wild pitch, and struck one out for the winning decision (1-0).  (p-s:30-20)(g/f:(g/f:1-0)(ir-s:2-2)

Caribes beat Caracas 15-6
LVBP Official Site Post Game

Ildemaro Vargas (former Palm Beach-Lara) started at second base and batted seventh.  0-for-4 with one strikeout and assisted in one double play.
Richard Castillo (former Memphis-Lara) entered in the sixth and pitched 2.1 innings.  He allowed four hits, two runs (one earned), and struck one out.  (p-s:38-27)(g/f:1-4)

Zulia beat Lara 9-3
LVBP Official Site Post Game

Pedro Echemendia (Memphis-La Guaira) entered in the seventh and pitched one inning.  He allowed one hit, one earned run, and one home run for the losing decision (1-1).  (p-s:10-8)(g/f:3-0)

Breyvic Valera (Memphis-Margarita) started at second base and moved to left field, batting second.  2-for-4 with one run, two strikeouts, and assisted in one double play.
Joshua Lopez (Johnson City-Margarita) started at catcher and batted ninth.  1-for-4 with one home run, one two-out RBI, one run, and threw out one of two base runners.

Margarita beat La Guaira 5-3
LVBP Official Site Post Game

Jose Martinez (former Springfield-Magallanes) started at third base and batted seventh.  0-for-2 and assisted in one double play.

Aragua leads Magallanes 7-2, suspended in fourth inning
LVBP Official Site

Notes:
Eliezer Alfonzo (former Peoria-Margarita) is out of action with tendinitis in his left foot and Breyvic Valera (Memphis-Margarita) has a seven-game hitting streak: LVBP Official Site

Cedric Hunter (former Memphis-Lara) could return for the third week of LVBP play: LVBP Official Site

Rafael Ortega (former Memphis-Caribes) plans to join Caribes in November: El Emergente

Dail Villanueva (former Peoria-Caracas) was sent to Parallel League by Caracas: El Emergente

Sunday's Games:
Lara (4-5) visits Zulia (7-1) @ 4:00 PM VET - Boone Whiting (former Memphis) is scheduled to start for Zulia
Caribes (4-4) visits Caracas (3-5) @ 4:00 PM VET
La Guaira (2-6) visits Margarita (5-3) @ 5:00 PM VET - Nick Greenwood (former St. Louis) is scheduled to start for Margarita
Aragua (4-4) visits Magallanes (3-4) @ 7:00 PM VET


Arizona Fall League:

Paul DeJong (Springfield-Glendale) started as designated hitter and batted sixth.  0-for-4 with one strikeout.
Corey Littrell (Memphis-Glendale) entered in the third and pitched two innings.  He allowed two hits and one unearned run.  (p-s:25-17)(g/f:5-1)

Salt River beat Glendale 9-4
MLB Official Site Post Game

No Games Scheduled For Sunday


Mexican Pacific League:

Iker Franco (former Springfield-Culiacan) started at catcher and batted ninth.  1-for-4 with one RBI and grounded into two double plays.

Mochis beat Culiacan 7-6 in 10 innings
LMP Official Site Post Game

Randy Arozarena (MiLB signing-Navojoa) started in centerfield and batted second.  2-for-3 with two walks, two stolen bases, and two caught stealing.

Efren Navarro (Memphis-Hermosillo) started at first base and batted third.  3-for-5 with one double, two RBIs, one run, one strikeout, and assisted in two double plays.

Hermosillo beat Navojoa 7-4
LMP Official Site Post Game

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


International Baseball Series (Dominican Republic vs. Colombia):

Donovan Solano (former Memphis-Colombia) played at shortstop as Colombia beat the Dominican 4-1 (10/14/16): El Universal

Jonathan Escudero (State College-Colombia) recorded an out in the eighth and Colombia lost to the Dominican 4-2: El Universal


Colombian League (November 4, 2016):

Jonathan Escudero (State College), Wilman Madera (DSL), Enrique Perez (DSL), Ronald Ramirez (former Palm Beach), and Ramon Ulacio (former GCL) were invited to Barranquilla 2016-17 camp opening on October 26, 2016: LCBP Official Site

Cardinals Winter League Notebook 2-9-15: Edgard Montiel Collects Four Singles, One Double, & Scores One Run In Two Games; Gustavo Martinez Strikes Out Three & Allows Two Runs Over Six Innings; Carney Lansford A Guest Coach In China

Edgard Montiel - Indios del Boer

Caribbean Series

Yulieski Gourriel (Industriales/Pinar del Rio) 2-for-4 with one home run, one RBI, and two runs.
Alfredo Despaigne (Granma/Pinar del Rio) 2-for-3 with one hit by pitch.
Frederich Cepeda (Sancti Spiritus/Pinar del Rio) 2-for-4 with one two-out RBI and one strikeout.
Hector Mendoza (Isla de la Juvetud/Pinar del Rio) entered in the eighth and pitched 1.1 innings.  He allowed one hit, no runs, and struck one out for the save (1).  (p-s:21-15)(g/f:1-2)(ir-s:2-1)

Russell Branyan (former St. Louis-Culiacan) started as designated hitter and batted fifth.  0-for-2 at the plate.

Pinar del Rio beat Culiacan 3-2
ESPN Deportes Post Game
MLB Official Site Post Game
Cuba won their first title for the first time since 1960

Notes:
New commissioner Rob Manfred talks about the relations between MLB and Cuba: ESPN Deportes

Frederich Cepeda (Sancti Spiritus/Pinar del Rio) was named Caribbean Series MVP: ESPN Deportes

Yulieski Gourriel (Industriales/Pinar del Rio), Frederich Cepeda (Sancti Spiritus/Pinar del Rio), and Hector Mendoza (Isla de la Juvetud/Pinar del Rio) were named to the 2015 All-Caribbean Series Team: LMP Official Site

Yosvani Torres (Pinar del Rio) proves to be dominant: Listin Diario

The Caribbean Series format is causing controversy where Caribes had a record of 4-1 and Pinar del Rio, who finished 3-3, won the title: Lider

Omar Lopez (Caribes MGR) will return for the 2015-16 season: Lider

Hector Olivera (Santiago de Cuba) and Yadier Alvarez (Matanzas) will work out for clubs on Wednesday in the Dominican: Jesse Sanchez Twitter

Alejandro Ortiz (Isla de la Juvetud) petitioned for free agency: Jesse Sanchez Twitter

Vladimir Guerrero, Jr. will showcase for scouts on Monday in the Dominican: Jesse Sanchez Twitter

Luis Montanez (former Memphis-Mayaguez) to play for Fajardo and Carlos Baerga (former St. Louis) will manage Juncos in the Puerto Rican Double-A League: El Nuevo Dia


Nicaraguan Spring/Summer League

Saturday's Results:
Fidencio Flores (former DSL-Leon) allowed two hits and one earned run without recording an out as Leon beat Matagalpa 10-7: CNBS Official Site

Edgard Montiel (former DSL-Boer) went 2-for-5 at the plate as Boer beat Frente Sur Rivas 7-4: CNBS Official Site

Sunday's Results:
Edgard Montiel (former DSL-Boer) went 3-for-4 with one double and one run as Frente Sur Rivas beat Boer 4-2 in game one of doubleheader: CNBS Official Site

Gustavo Martinez (former GCL-Dantos) tossed six innings allowing four hits, two runs, four walks, and struck three out as Costa Caribe beat Dantos 3-2 in game one of doubleheader: CNBS Official Site

Carlos Teller (Boer-Dantos) has signed on to pitch for Puebla (Triple-A Mexican League): MiLB Official Site


Nippon Professional Baseball

Notes:
Rainel Rosario (former Springfield-Hiroshima) visited the hospital for acute appendicitis: Yakyubaka


Chinese Professional League

Notes:
Carney Lansford (former St. Louis coach) is being brought in by Lamingo as a guest coach: Now News

Cardinals Winter League Notebook 1-28-15: Anthony Garcia Singles, Doubles, & Drives In One Run; Ronny Cedeno Collects One Single, Two Doubles, & Scores Two Runs; Jose Martinez Awarded Gold Glove

Jonathan Rodriguez & Anthony Garcia - Cangrejeros de Santurce

Venezuelan League Championship

Pedro Rodriguez (former MiLB signing-Caribes) entered in the ninth and pitched one inning.  He allowed one hit, no runs, and struck one out.  (p-s:15-12)(g/f:0-1)

Ronny Cedeno (former St. Louis-Magallanes) started at shortstop and batted second.  3-for-5 with two doubles, two runs, and one throwing error.

Caribes beat Magallanes 8-4
LVBP Official Site Post Game

Notes:
Edward Mujica (former St. Louis) helped recruit Pablo Sandoval (Boston) and expressed his desire to pitch for Magallanes: LVBP Official Site

Jose Martinez (former Springfield-Aragua) was awarded the gold glove at second base: Aragua Official Site

Wednesday's Game:
Caribes (3-1) visits Magallanes (1-3) @ 6:00 PM VST


Puerto Rican League Championship

Randy Ruiz (former MiLB signing-Mayaguez) started as designated hitter and batted fifth.  1-for-4 with one two-out RBI and one strikeout.
Luis Montanez (former Memphis-Mayaguez) started in right field and batted seventh.  2-for-4 with one two-out RBI and one caught stealing.

Anthony Garcia (Palm Beach-Santurce) started in left field and batted fourth.  2-for-3 with one double, one RBI, one run, and one hit by pitch.
Ruben Gotay (former Memphis-Santurce) started at first base and batted sixth.  1-for-3 with one run and one intentional walk.
Joel Pineiro (former St. Louis-Santurce) started and pitched 5.2 innings.  He allowed eight hits, three earned runs,hit one batter, and struck three out.  (g/f:4-6)
Pedro Feliciano (former Memphis-Santurce) entered in the eighth and pitched to three batters.  He allowed one hit, no runs, and struck one out.

Santurce beat Mayaguez 5-3
LBPRC Official Site Post Game
Primera Hora Post Game
El Nuevo Dia Post Game
Santurce wins the championship over Mayaguez four games to two


Caribbean Series (February 2, 2015)

Notes:
Evan MacLane (former St. Louis-Estrellas) will join Cibao in Puerto Rico: LIDOM Official Site


Texas Winter League (February 3, 2015)

Notes:
Ozzie Canseco (former St. Louis-Puebla Scout) will serve as a hitting instructor: TWL Official Site


Triple-A Mexican League

Notes:
Puebla has signed Miguel Tejada (Miami free agent-Cibaenas) for the 2015 season: Lider

Quintana Roo signed Ivan Maldonado (former MiLB tryout-Santurce) for the 2015 season, passing up returning with Coamo in the Puerto Rican Double-A League: El Nuevo Dia


Korean Baseball Organization

Notes:
Byung-Ho Park (Nexen) has signed an agent to explore the possibilities of the MLB market: Yonhap News Agency


World Port Tournament

Notes:
Team USA will not participate due to a heavy summer scheduled and Japan will replace: Mister Baseball


Colombian League

Notes:
Chicago-N is interested in catcher Juan Camilo Zabala: El Meridiano

Cardinals Winter League Notebook 1-26-15: Ruben Gotay Singles, Triples, & Drives In One Run; Ivan Maldonado Strikes Out One Over Five Scoreless Innings For The Win; Ronny Cedeno Doubles & Walks

Ivan Maldonado - Cangrejeros de Santurce

Venezuelan League Championship

Ronny Cedeno (former St. Louis-Magallanes) started at shortstop and batted second.  1-for-4 with one double, one run, and one walk.

Pedro Rodriguez (former MiLB signing-Caribes) entered in the ninth and pitched one inning.  He allowed two hits and one earned run.  (g/f:3-0)

Caribes beat Magallanes 8-5
LVBP Official Site Post Game

Notes:
Johan Santana (Baltimore free agent-Magallanes) may not pitch in the championship due to a longer recovery: Lider

Monday's Game:
Caribes (2-0) visits Magallanes (0-2) @ 7:30 PM VST


Mexican Pacific League Championship

Dennys Reyes (former St. Louis-Culiacan) entered in the seventh and pitched to three batters.  He allowed no hits or runs, and one walk.  (p-s:17-10)(g/f:1-1)

Culiacan beat Jalisco 3-1
LMP Official Site Post Game

Monday's Game:
Jalisco (1-3) visits Culiacan (3-1) @ 7:30 PM MT


Dominican League Championship

Omar Javier (former Johnson City-Estrellas) entered in the third and pitched three innings.  He allowed four hits, three earned runs, one home run, and one walk.  (g/f:4-2)

Eliezer Alfonso (former Peoria-Cibao) started at first base and batted seventh.  1-for-4 with one run and assisted in two double plays.

Cibao beat Estrellas 12-5
LIDOM Official Site Post Game
Cibao won the series five games to three over Estrellas

No Game Scheduled For Monday


Australian Baseball League

Final 2014-15 Stats:
C.J. Beatty (former Palm Beach-Brisbane) played in 34 games going 33-for-117 (.282) with four doubles, two triples, five home runs, 14 RBIs, 56 total bases, 11 runs, 11 walks, two stolen bases, 31 strikeouts, one caught stealing, .333 OBP, .479 SLG, and .812 OPS.

Wayne Lundgren (former Palm Beach-Sydney) made 19 relief appearances posting a 2-1 record, 7.13 ERA, and 1.98 WHIP.  He allowed 27 hits, 15 runs (14 earned), four home runs, eight walks, hit two batters, and struck 19 out over 17.2 innings.

Playoffs Begin On Friday


Puerto Rican League Championship

Anthony Garcia (Palm Beach-Santurce) started left field and batted fourth.  1-for-3 with one run, one walk, and grounded into one double play.
Jonathan Rodriguez (Memphis-Santurce) entered late in the game as a pinch hitter and batted fourth.  One run and one walk.
Ruben Gotay (former Memphis-Santurce) started at first base and batted sixth.  2-for-4 with one triple, one RBI, one run, one hit by pitch, one caught stealing/pickoff, and assisted in three double plays.
Ivan Maldonado (former MiLB tryout-Santurce) started and pitched five innings.  He allowed four hits, no runs, four walks, and struck one out for the winning decision (2-3).  (g/f:7-3)

Randy Ruiz (former MiLB signing-Mayaguez) started as designated hitter and batted fourth.  1-for-4 with two strikeouts.
Luis Montanez (former Memphis-Mayaguez) started in right field and batted seventh.  0-for-3 with one walk.

Santurce beat Mayauez 9-1
LBPRC Official Site Post Game

No Game Scheduled For Monday


Latin American Series (January 27, 2015)

Notes:
Monteria - Colombia, Cocle - Panama, Boer - Nicaragua, and San Andres - Veracruz will represent their leagues in the Latin American Series: LIV Official Site

Cardinals Winter League Notebook 1-25-15: Evan MacLane Strikes Out One Over Five Scoreless Innings For The Win; Anthony Garcia & Ruben Gotay Each Walk & Hit Solo Home Runs; Wayne Lundgren Strikes Out Two Of Three Batters Faced

Anthony Garcia - Cangrejeros de Santurce

Venezuelan League Championship

Ronny Cedeno (former St. Louis-Magallanes) started at shortstop and batted eighth.  0-for-2 with one walk.

Caribes beat Magallanes 6-0
LVBP Official Site Post Game

Notes:
Pedro Rodriguez (former MiLB signing-Caribes) threw a bullpen session Saturday to test his injury and felt no pain: El Emergente4

Magallanes still remains uncertain about Johan Santana (Baltimore free agent) starting the fifth game: El Emergente

Sunday's Game:
Magallanes (0-1) visits Caribes (1-0) @ 6:00 PM VST


Mexican Pacific League Championship

Sunday's Game:
Jalisco (1-2) visits Culaican (2-1) @ 7:00 PM MT


Dominican League Championship

Eliezer Alfonso (former Peoria-Cibao) started as designated hitter and batted sixth.  0-for-3 with one strikeout and grounded into one double play.

Evan MacLane (former St. Louis-Estrellas) started and pitched five innings.  He allowed three hits, no runs, one walk, and struck one out for the winning decision (3-1).  (g/f:4-5)

Estrellas beat Cibao 2-1
LIDOM Official Site Post Game

Sunday's Game:
Estrellas (2-4) visits Cibao (4-2) @ 5:00 PM AST


Nicaraguan League

Notes:
Gustavo Martinez (former GCL-Boer) will travel with the team to Panama for the Latin American Series: La Prena


Australian Baseball League

Wayne Lundgren (former Palm Beach-Sydney) entered in the ninth and pitched one inning.  He allowed no hits or runs, and struck two out.  (p-s:15-9)(g/f:0-1)

Canberra beat Sydney 7-2


Puerto Rican League Championship

Randy Ruiz (former MiLB signing-Mayaguez) started as designated hitter and batted fourth.  1-for-3 with one strikeout.
Luis Montanez (former Memphis-Mayaguez) started in right field and batted seventh.  1-for-3 at the plate.
Tyler Herron (former Springfield-Mayaguez) entered in the fifth and pitched two innings.  He allowed four hits, one earned run, one home run, and struck one out.  (g/f:3-1)

Anthony Garcia (Palm Beach-Santurce) started in left field and batted fourth.  1-for-3 with one home run, one RBI, one run, one intentional walk, and grounded into one double play.
Ruben Gotay (former Memphis-Santurce) started at first base and batted sixth.  1-for-3 with one home run, one RBI, one run, and one walk.
Jorge Martinez (York-Santurce) started and pitched 5.2 innings.  He allowed three hits, no runs, and struck five out for the winning decision (1-0).  (g/f:7-5)
Pedro Feliciano (former Memphis-Santurce) entered in the eighth and pitched to one batter.  He allowed no hits or runs, and strikeout.  (ir-s:1-0)

Santurce beat Mayaguez 6-0
LBPRC Official Site Post Game

Notes:
Video of Anthony Garcia's (Palm Beach-Santurce) home run: Palillito Instagram

Sunday's Game:
Santurce (2-2) visits Mayaguez (2-2) @ 4:15 PM AST


Colombian League

Notes:
Monteria celebrated their championship win with a parade through the city: El Meridiano

Cardinals Winter League Notebook 1-24-15: Pete Parise Strikes Out Five Over Seven Scoreless Innings For The Win; Luis Montanez Singles & Drives In One Run; Javier Colina Becomes First Venezuelan MGR To Win LNBP Championship

Pete Parise - Indios de Mayaguez

Venezuelan League Championship

Notes:
Juan Vicente Zerpa resigned as GM of Caracas: El Universal

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


Mexican Pacific League Championship

Notes:
Eric Berger (Atlanta free agent) signed with Monclova (Triple-A Mexican League): MiLB Official Site

Saturday's Games:
Jalisco (1-1) visits Cauliacan (1-1) @ 6:00 PM MT


Dominican League Championship

Eliezer Alfonso (former Peoria-Cibao) started as designated hitter and batted sixth.  2-for-3 at the plate.

Cibao beat Estrellas 1-0
LIDOM Official Site Post Game

Saturday's Game:
Cibao (3-2) visits Estrellas (2-3) @ 7:30 PM AST


Nicaraguan League

Notes:
Javier Colina (former Memphis-Boer) became the first Venezuelan manager to win the LNBP championship: La Prensa


Australian Baseball League

C.J. Beatty (former Palm Beach-Brisbane) started at third base and batted sixth.  0-for-1 with two walks.

Perth beat Brisbane 11-7

Sunday's Games:
Canberra (21-24) visits Sydney (22-23) @ 2:00 PM AET
Adelaide (31-16) visits Melbourne (15-30) @ 2:05 PM AET
Brisbane (21-24) visits Perth (27-20) @ 4:05 PM AWST


Puerto Rican League Championship

Anthony Garcia (Palm Beach-Santurce) started in right field and batted second.  1-for-4 with one strikeout.
Ruben Gotay (former Memphis-Santurce) started at first base and batted third.  0-for-3 at the plate.
Pedro Feliciano (former Memphis-Santurce) entered in the eighth and pitched to three batters.  He allowed no hits or runs, one walk, and struck one out.  (ir-s:1-0)

Randy Ruiz (former MiLB signing-Mayaguez) started as designated hitter and batted fourth.  0-for-3 with one intentional walk, and one strikeout.
Luis Montanez (former Memphis-Mayaguez) started in right field and batted seventh.  1-for-3 with one RBI and one strikeout.
Pete Parise (former Memphis-Mayaguez) started and pitched seven innings.  He allowed four hits, no runs, one walk, and struck five out for the winning decision (2-0).  (g/f:9-4)

Mayaguez beat Santurce 2-0
LBPRC Official Site Post Game
Primera Hora Post Game
El Nuevo Diario Post Game

Notes:
Lino Rivera (former Arkansas-Mayaguez MGR) is proud of his roots: El Nuevo Dia

Saturday's Game:
Mayaguez (2-1) visits Santurce (1-2) @ 7:30 PM AET


Cuban League

Cuba announced their roster for the Caribbean Series: Lider

Cardinals Winter League Notebook 1-22-15: C.J. Beatty Singles, Doubles, Triples, & Drives In One Run; Joel Pineiro Strikes Out Four & Allows Two Runs Over Seven Innings; Evan MacLane Adopted By Dominican Republic City

C.J. Beatty - Brisbane Bandits

Venezuelan League Round Robin

Kristhiam Linares (former Springfield-Zulia) entered in the fifth and pitched one inning.  He allowed three hits, three runs (one earned), one walk, and struck one out for the losing decision (0-1).  (g/f:3-0)

Jose Martinez (former Springfield-Aragua) started at second base and batted leadoff.  1-for-3 with one RBI and one run.

Aragua beat Zulia 6-1
LVBP Official Site Post Game

Notes:
Alfredo Pedrique (New York-A Double-A MGR) was named Caracas manager: Caracas Official Site

Jorge Rondon (former St. Louis-Aragua) received his award for Set-Up Man of the Year, he did attend ceremony: El Universal

Renyel Pinto (former Memphis-La Guaira) and Jorge Rondon (former St. Louis-Aragua) are available for the championship draft: El Emergente

Thursday's Games:
Zulia (6-9) visits Magallanes (9-6) @ 7:30 PM VST
Aragua (7-8) visits La Guaira (5-10) @ 7:30 PM VST


Mexican Pacific League Championship

Dennys Reyes (former St. Louis-Culiacan) entered in the ninth and pitched to one batter.  He allowed no hits or runs, and struck one out.  (p-s:5-3)

Hugo Castellanos (former Memphis-Jalisco) entered in the fifth and pitched to four batters.  He allowed two hits, two earned runs, and one walk.  (p-s:13-7)(g/f:0-1)(ir-s:1-1)

Culiacan beat Jalisco 11-8
LMP Official Site Post Game

Thursday's Game:
Culiacan (1-0) visits Jalisco (0-1) @ 8:30 PM CST


Dominican League Championship

Notes:
Evan MacLane (former St. Louis-Estrellas) was adopted by the city of San Pedro de Macoris: LIDOM Official Site

No Game Scheduled For Thursday


Australian Baseball League

C.J. Beatty (former Palm Beach-Brisbane) started at third base and batted sixth.  3-for-4 with one double, one triple, and one two-out RBI.

Perth beat Brisbane 4-3
Perth Official Site Post Game

Friday's Games:
Canberra (21-22) visits Sydney (20-23)  7:30 PM AET
Adelaide (30-15) visits Melbourne (14-29) @ 7:30 PM AET
Brisbane (21-22) visits Perth (25-20) @ 7:20 PM AWST


Puerto Rican League Championship

Randy Ruiz (former MiLB signing-Mayaguez) started as designated hitter and batted fourth.  1-for-6 with one strikeout and grounded into one double play.
Luis Montanez (former Memphis-Mayaguez) started in right field and batted seventh.  0-for-4 with one RBI, one sac fly, and one strikeout.
Tyler Herron (former Springfield-Mayaguez) entered in the 13th and pitched to seven batters.  He allowed three hits, one earned run, and one walk for the losing decision (1-2).  (g/f:2-0)

Anthony Garcia (Palm Beach-Santurce) started in left field and batted second.  1-for-5 with one hit by pitch.
Ruben Gotay (former Memphis-Santurce) started at first base and batted third.  1-for-6 and assisted in two double plays.
Joel Pineiro (former St. Louis-Santurce) started and pitched seven innings.  He allowed five hits, two earned runs, one walk, and struck four out.  (g/f:10-6)
Pedro Feliciano (former Memphis-Santurce) entered in the ninth and pitched to two batters.  He allowed no hits or runs.  (g/f:2-0)

Santurce beat Mayaguez 3-2 in 14 innings
LBPRC Official Site Post Game

No Game Scheduled For Thursday


Colombian League

Notes:
Jed Lowrie (Houston) is currently touring Barranquilla: El Heraldo


Nippon Professional Baseball

Hanshin reached a five-year deal with Takashi Toritani: Yakyubaka

Lourdes Gourriel, Jr. (La Habana) has signed with Yokohama: Diario de Cuba

Cardinals Winter League Notebook 1-21-15: Edmund Sosa Singles, Homers, Drives In Two Runs, & Receives Votes For ROY In Panama; Anderson Gerdel & Kender Villegas Both Pitch Hitless/Scoreless Innings; Jonathan Rivera Collects Two Singles & One Double

Edmundo Sosa - Aguilas Metropolitanas de Panama

Venezuelan League Round Robin

Anderson Gerdel (Johnson City-La Guaira) entered in the sixth and pitched one inning.  He allowed no hits or runs, and struck one out.    (g/f:1-1)
Kender Villegas (Johnson City-La Guaira) entered in the seventh and pitched one inning.  He allowed no hits or runs, and struck two out.  (g/f:2-0)

Aragua beat La Guaira 11-5
LVBP Official Site Post Game

Ronny Cedeno (former St. Louis-Magallanes) started at shortstop and batted second.  2-for-5 with one home run, two RBIs, one run, and one strikeout.

Caribes beat Magallanes 16-5
LVBP Official Site Post Game

Notes:
Johan Santana (Baltimore free agent-Magallanes) has been ruled out for the rest of the playoffs with discomfort in his shoulder: LVBP Official Site

Pedro Rodriguez (former MiLB signing-Caribes) has missed time with sore ribs: El Emergente

Jean Machi (San Francisco) has received permission to pitch for Magallanes: El Emergente

Wednesday's Games:
Zulia (6-8) visits Aragua (6-8) @ 7:30 PM VST
Caribes (11-4) visits La Guaira (4-10) @ 7:30 PM VST


Mexican Pacific League Championship

Wednesday's Game:
Culiacan (0-0) visits Jalisco (0-0) @ 8:30 PM CT


Dominican League Championship

J.C. Romero (former St. Louis-Estrellas) entered in the eighth and pitched one inning.  He allowed no hits, one earned run, and one walk.  (g/f:0-3)

Cibao beat Estrellas 5-3
LIDOM Official Site Post Game

Notes:
Puebla (Triple-A Mexican League) is negotiating with Miguel Tejada (Miami free agent-Cibaenas): MiLB Official Site

Eliezer Alfonso (former Peoria-Margarita/Cibao) has had to make many adjustments since making the jump from LVBP to LIDOM: LVBP Official Site

Ten prospects from the Orlando Cabrera Academy in Colombia traveled to the Dominican Republic to work out for scouts: EL Universal

Wednesday's Game:
Cibao (2-2) visits Estrellas (2-2) @ 5:00 PM AST


Australian Baseball League

Notes:
Cancelled games from two weeks ago will not be made up: ABL Official Site

Trent Oeltjen (Arizona free agent-Sydney) has decided to retire after winter season: ABL Official Site


Puerto Rican League Championship

Ruben Gotay (former Memphis-Santurce) started at second base and batted third.  0-for-4 at the plate.
Anthony Garcia (Palm Beach-Santurce) started in left field and batted fourth.  0-for-4 with two strikeouts.
Ivan Maldonado (former MiLB tryout-Santurce) started and pitched 1.1 innings.  He allowed four hits, six runs (five earned), one home run, one walk, and struck two out for the losing decision (1-3).  (g/f:2-1)

Randy Ruiz (former MiLB signing-Mayaguez) started as designated hitter and batted fourth.  1-for-4 with one run and one strikeout.
Luis Montanez (former Memphis-Mayaguez) started in left field and moved to right and back to left, batting eighth.  1-for-3 with one run, one walk, and one fielding error.
Tyler Herron (former Springfield-Mayaguez) entered in the ninth and pitched one inning.  He allowed no hits or runs, and struck two out.  (g/f:1-0)

Mayaguez beat Santurce 8-2
LBPRC Official Site Post Game

Wednesday's Game:
Mayaguez (1-0) visits Santurce (0-1) @ 7:30 PM AST


Panama League Championship

Edmundo Sosa (State College-Metro) started at shortstop and batted leadoff.  2-for-3 with one home run, two RBIs, one run, and one strikeout.
Jonathan Rivera (DSL-Metro) started in outfield and batted eighth.  3-for-4 with one double and one run.

Cocle beat Metro 8-4
Panama League Official Site Post Game
Cocle sweeps the series against Metro in three games

Notes:
Edmundo Sosa (State College-Metro) received votes for Rookie of the Year: Panama America

Cardinals Winter League Notebook 1-19-15: Ronny Cedeno Collects Three Singles & Two RBIs; Randy Ruiz Hits A Solo Home Run; Jose Martinez Singles & Drives In One Run

Ronny Cedeno - Navegantes del Magallanes

Venezuelan League Round Robin

Ronny Cedeno (former St. Louis-Magallanes) started at shortstop and batted second.  3-for-5 with two RBIs (one w/two-outs), one run, one strikeout, and assisted in two double plays.

Magallanes beat Zulia 5-0
LVBP Official Site Post Game

Jose Martinez (former Springfield-Aragua) started at second base and batted sixth.  1-for-4 with one two-out RBI.
Jorge Rondon (former St. Louis-Aragua) entered in the seventh and pitched to four batters.  He allowed one hit, two earned runs, one walk, and struck one out for the hold (1).  (g/f:1-0)(ir-s:2-0)
Luis Perdomo (former Springfield-Aragua) entered in the eighth and pitched to two batters.  He allowed one hit, no runs, and one walk.  (ir-s:2-1)

Aragua beat Caribes 5-4
LVBP Official Site Post Game

Notes:
Freddy Garcia (EDA Rhinos free agent-Aragua) has a couple offers and is interested in pitching in Japan: Aragua Official Site

Johan Santana (Baltimore free agent-Magallanes) is not scheduled for another start due to fatigue: Lider

Monday's Games:
Caribes (9-4) visits La Guaira (4-8) @ 7:30 PM VST
Magallanes (9-4) visits Zulia (5-8) @ 7:30 PM VST


Mexican Pacific League Playoffs

Ramon Delgado (former Memphis-Obregon) entered in the seventh and pitched to one batter.  He allowed no hits or runs.  (g/f:7-4)(g/f:0-1)(ir-s:1-0)

Jalisco beat Obregon 5-3
LMP Official Site Post Game
Jalisco wins the series 4-2

Russell Branyan (former St. Louis-Culiacan) started as designated hitter and batted fifth.  0-for-3 with one RBI, one sac fly, and two strikeouts.
Dennys Reyes (former St. Louis-Culiacan) entered in the eighth and pitched to two batters.  He allowed one hit and no runs for the hold (2).  (p-s:6-4)(g/f:1-0)

Culiacan beat Mexicali 3-1
LMP Official Site Post Game

Monday's Game:
Mexicali (3-3) visits Culiacan (3-3) @ 7:30 PM MT


Dominican League Championship

Eliezer Alfonso (former Peoria-Cibao) started at first base and batted seventh.  0-for-4 with one strikeout and assisted in one double play.

Estrellas beat Cibao 7-3
LIDOM Official Site Post Game

Monday's Game:
Cibao (0-2) visits Estrellas (2-0) @ 7:30 PM AST


Puerto Rican League Championship

Anthony Garcia (Palm Beach-Carolina) started in right field and batted fourth.  1-for-4 with one strikeout.

Randy Ruiz (former MiLB signing-Mayaguez) started as designated hitter and batted fifth.  1-for-3 with one home run, one RBI, one run, and one strikeout.
Luis Montanez (former Memphis-Mayaguez) started left field and moved to right, batting seventh.  0-for-2 with one walk.

Mayaguez beat Carolina 1-0
LBPRC Official Site Post Game

No Game Scheduled For Monday


Panama League

Jan. 16 (Regular Season):
Allen Cordoba (DSL-Urraca) entered late in the game at shortstop and batted fifth.  0-for-2 at the plate.

Cocle beat Urraca 5-1

Jan. 19 (Championship):
Edmundo Sosa (State College-Metro) started at shortstop and batted leadoff.  1-for-3 with one strikeout and committed one error.
Jonathan Rivera (DSL-Metro) started in outfield and batted seventh.  1-for-3 with one run and two strikeouts.

Cocle beat Metro 17-2
Panama League Official Site Post Game

Cardinals Winter League Notebook 1-18-15: Pete Parise Strikes Out Three & Allows One Run Over Six & Two-Thirds Innings; Omar Javier Pitches Two Hitless/Scoreless Innings; Eliezer Alfonso Hits A Solo Home Run

Pete Parise - Indios de Mayaguez

Venezuelan League Round Robin

Ronny Cedeno (former St. Louis-Magallanes) started at shortstop and batted second.  1-for-4 with one sacrifice, one throwing error, and assisted in two double plays.

La Guaira beat Magallanes 4-2

LVBP Official Site Post Game

Jose Martinez (former Springfield-Aragua) started at second base and batted sixth.  2-for-4 with one double, one two-out RBI, and and one run.

Jorge Rondon (former St. Louis-Aragua) entered in the sixth and pitched 1.1 innings.  He allowed two hits, no runs, one intentional walk, and struck one out.  (g/f:1-1)

Zulia beat Aragua 12-6
LVBP Official Site Post Game

Notes:

Johan Santana (Baltimore free agent-Magallanes) was pulled from the rotation due to fatigue: LVBP Official Site

Several players from Zulia were suspended after comments during the week: El Emergente

Sunday's Games:

Magallanes (8-4) visits Zulia (5-7) @ 6:00 PM VST

Caribes (9-3) visits Aragua (4-8) @ 7:30 PM VST

Mexican Pacific League Playoffs

Sunday's Games:

Obregon (2-3) visits Jalisco (3-2) @ 12:30 AM CT

Mexicali (3-2) visits Culiacan (2-3) @ 6:30 PM MT

Dominican League Championship

Eliezer Alfonso (former Peoria-Cibao) started as designated hitter and batted eighth.  1-for-4 with one home run, one two-out RBI, one run, and one strikeout.

Nick Additon (former Memphis-Cibao) started and pitched 2.2 innings.  He allowed seven hits, five earned runs, and one walk.  (g/f:6-1)

Omar Javier (former Johnson City-Estrellas) entered in the seventh and pitched two innings.  He allowed no hits or runs.  (g/f:4-1)

Estrellas beat Cibao 11-2
LIDOM Official Site Post Game

Sunday's Game:

Estrellas (1-0) visits Cibao (0-1) @ 5:00 PM AST

Nicaraguan League Championship

Gustavo Martinez (former GCL-Boer) started and pitched 2.1 innings.  He allowed three hits, two runs (one earned), two walks, and struck two out.  (g/f:1-2)

Boer beat Rivas 4-3 in 13 innings

LNBP Official Site Post Game

Sunday's Game:

Boer (2-0) visits Rivas (0-2) @ 4:00 PM

Australian Baseball League

C.J. Beatty (former Palm Beach-Brisbane) has played in 32 games going 29-for-109 (.266) with two doubles, one triple, five home runs, 13 RBIs, 48 total bases, ten runs, 11 walks, two stolen bases, 30 strikeouts, one caught stealing, .323 OBP, .440 SLG, and .763 OPS.

Wayne Lundgren (former Palm Beach-Sydney) has made 18 relief appearances posting a 2-1 record, 6.62 ERA, and 1.81 WHIP.  He's allowed 25 hits, 14 runs, (13 earned), four home runs, seven walks, hit two batters, and struck 19 out over 17.2 innings.

No Games Scheduled Until Thursday

Puerto Rican League Round Robin

Ruben Gotay (former Memphis-Santurce) started at third base and batted third.  1-for-2 with one RBI and one sac fly.

Luis Montanez (former Memphis-Mayaguez) entered late in the game as a pinch runner and took over in right field, batting fifth.  1-for-1 at the plate.

Randy Ruiz (former MiLB signing-Mayaguez) started as designated hitter and batted fifth.  0-for-4 with one sacrifice and one strikeout.

Pete Parise (former Memphis-Mayaguez) started and pitched 6.2 innings.  He allowed seven hits, one earned run, one walk, and struck three out.  (g/f:8-6)

Mayaguez beat Santurce 2-1 in 11 innings
LBPRC Official Site Post Game

Anthony Garcia (Palm Beach-Carolina) started in right field and batted fourth.  1-for-4 with one run, one hit by pitch, and, one strikeout.

J.C. Romero (former St. Louis-Carolina) entered in the ninth and pitched one inning.  He allowed two hits, no runs, and struck one out.  (g/f:1-0)

Joe Thurston (former St. Louis-Caguas) started in left field and batted eighth.  0-for-3 with two strikeouts.

Carolina beat Caguas 4-0
LBPRC Official Site Post Game

No Games Scheduled Until Tuesday

Cardinals Winter League Notebook 1-17-15: Anthony Garcia Singles, Walks Twice, & Drives In One Run; Pedro Rodriguez Pitches One Hitless/Scoreless Inning For The Save; Jose Martinez Collects Two Singles & One RBI

Anthony Garcia - Gigantes de Carolina

Venezuelan League Round Robin

Pedro Rodriguez (former MiLB signing-Caribes) entered in the ninth and pitched one inning.  He allowed no hits or runs for the save (5).  (g/f:0-2)

Caribes beat La Guaira 8-6
LVBP Official Site Post Game

Jose Martinez (former Springfield-Aragua) started at second base and batted second.  2-for-5 with one RBI, two runs, and assisted in two double plays.
Luis Perdomo (former Springfield-Aragua) entered in the seventh and pitched 1.2 innings.  He allowed two hits, one unearned run, and committed one fielding error.  (g/f:5-0)

Aragua beat Zulia 9-3
LVBP Official Site Post Game

Saturday's Games:
La Guaira (3-8) visits Magallanes (8-3) @ 6:00 PM VST
Aragua (4-7) visits Zulia (4-7) @ 7:30 PM VST


Mexican Pacific League Playoffs

Ramon Delgado (former Memphis-Obregon) entered in the eighth and pitched 1.1 innings.  He allowed two hits, two earned runs, and struck one out for the losing decision (1-1).  (p-s:16-11)(g/f:0-1)(ir-s:2-0)

Jalisco beat Obregon 5-3
LMP Official Site Post Game

Russell Branyan (former St. Louis-Culiacan) started as designated hitter and batted fifth.  0-for-4 with one hit by pitch and  one strikeout.

Culiacan beat Mexicali 2-0
LMP Official Site Post Game

No Games Scheduled For Saturday


Dominican League Round Robin

Notes:
Evan MacLane (former St. Louis-Estrellas) is scheduled to start Monday: Estrellas Official Site

Nick Additon (former Memphis-Cibao) is scheduled to start Saturday: Listin Diario

Friday's Games Were Cancelled

Saturday's Championship Games:
Cibao (0-0) visits Estrellas (0-0) @ 7:30 PM AST


Australian Baseball League

Wayne Lundgen (former Palm Beach-Sydney) entered in the sevent and pitched to three batters.  He allowed two hits, one earned run, and one walk.  (p-s:8-3)

C.J. Beatty (former Palm Beach-Brisbane) started at third base and batted eight.  1-for-4 with one double, one run, one strikeout, and two throwing errors.

Sydney beat Brisbane 7-2
Sydney Official Site Post Game

Sunday's Games:
Perth visits Canberra @ 12:00 PM AET
Melbourne visits Adelaide @ 1:00 PM ACT
Sydney visits Brisbane @ 1:00 PM AEST


Puerto Rican League Round Robin

Joe Thurston (former St. Louis-Caguas) started in left field and batted eighth.  1-for-3 with one strikeout.

Anthony Garcia (Palm Beach-Carolina) started in right field and batted fourth.  2-for-2 with one RBI, two runs, and two walks.

Carolina beat Caguas 7-0
LBPRC Official Site Post Game

Randy Ruiz (former MiLB signing-Mayaguez) started as designated hitter and batted fifth.  1-for-5 with one run, one strikeout, and grounded into one double play.
Luis Montanez (former Memphis-Mayaguez) started in left field and batted ninth.  1-for-4 with one run, one strikeout, and one fielding error.
Tyler Herron (former Springfield-Mayaguez) entered in the 11th and pitched to four batters.  He allowed two hits, one unearned run, and one walk for the losing decision (1-1).  (g/f:1-0)

Ruben Gotay (former Memphis-Santurce) started at second base and batted third.  2-for-4 with one run, one walk, and assisted in two double plays.
Pedro Feliciano (former Memphis-Santurce) entered in the tenth and pitched to one batter.  He allowed no hits or runs.  (g/f:0-1)(ir-s:1-0)

Santurce beat Mayaguez 4-3 in 11 innings
LBPRC Official Site Post Game

Saturday's Games:
Santurce (8-3) visits Mayaguez (6-5) 7:30 PM AST
Carolina (6-5) visits Caguas (2-9) @ 7:30 PM AST


Nippon Professional Baseball

Shunsuke Watanabe and Yusuke Kajimota both want to return to Lancaster (Atlantic League): Yakyubaka