Cardinals Winter League Notebook 2-7-2020: St. Louis Claimed Ricardo Sanchez Off Waivers; Mikey Reynolds & Shane Robinson Each Collect Three Singles & One RBI; Pedro Rodriguez Pitched One Scoreless Inning For The Save

¡Felicidades en tu día Ricardo Sánchez! 🎊🎉🎂#CumpleañeroDelDía#ElDePuertoCabello#YoSoyMagallanero pic.twitter.com/EeVcXQXZs0

— Magallanes BBC (@Magallanes_bbc) April 11, 2019

Australian Baseball League Championship:

Mikey Reynolds (former Springfield-Adelaide) started at shortstop and batted second.  3-for-5 with one two-out RBI, one run, one stolen base, one strikeout, and assisted in one double play.
Jeremy Hazelbaker (former St. Louis-Adelaide) started in right field and batted third.  0-for-3 with one walk and two strikeouts.

Shane Robinson (former St. Louis-Melbourne) started in centerfield and batted second.  3-for-5 with one two-out RBI, one strikeout, and one caught stealing.

Melbourne beat Adelaide 4-3

Saturday's Game:
Melbourne (1-0) visits Adelaide (0-1)


Nicaraguan League:

Friday's Games (@6:00 PM):
Jinotega (1-2) visits Madriz (0-3)
Esteli (3-0) visits Boer (3-0)
Matagalpa (0-3) visits Nueva Segovia (2-1)
Dantos (3-0) visits Zelaya Central (2-1)
Boaco (0-3) visits Chontales (0-3)
Rio San Juan (1-2) visits Costa Caribe (3-0)
Chinandega (2-1) visits Rivas (1-2)
Carazo (2-1) visits Masaya (2-1)
Granada (1-2) visits Leon (1-2)


Caribbean Series:

Pedro Rodriguez (former MiLB signing-Lara) entered in the ninth and pitched one inning.  He allowed one hit and no runs for the save (2).  (p-s:11-6)(g/f:2-0)

Lara beat Culiacan 1-0
MLB Official Site Post Game

Notes:
Puebla (LMB) released Juan Pena (former Tennessee): MiLB Official Site

St. Louis claimed Ricardo Sanchez (Magallanes) off waivers from Seattle, pitched for the LVBP's Magallanes during 2018-19 season.  Magallanes had the best regular season record but was eliminated in semifinals that season: El Emergente

Lino Rivera (former Arkansas-Azucareros MGR) says his team is ready for Lara: Listin Diario

Lino Rivera (former Arkansas-Azucareros MGR) was named manager of the Caribbean Series All-Star team: Listin Diario

LBPN published letter on Caribbean Series not allowing them in: Primera Hora

Questions are being asked whether Cartagena will participate in the 2020-21 LPBC season: El Universal

LPBC will look to improve their talent next season in order to compete in the Caribbean Series: El Universal

Friday's Championship Game:
Lara (5-1) visits Azucareros (5-1) @ 7:00 PM


World Baseball Classic (March 22, 2020):

Notes:
Luis Mateo (former Memphis), Ivan Maldonado (former MiLB tryout), and Juan Caballero (former Johnson City) were invited to camp for the Puerto Rican team, managed by Juan Gonzalez (former MiLB signing): Primera Hora

Cardinals Winter League Notebook 10-11-19: Griffin Roberts Strikes Out Four & Allows One Run Over Four Innings

Griffin Roberts puts away Julio Rodriguez with a slider #stlcards #Mariners pic.twitter.com/MOIk9WBZD7

— Matt Thompson (@mdthompFWFB) October 10, 2019

Arizona Fall League:

Griffin Roberts (Palm Beach-Glendale) started and pitched four innings.  He allowed three hits, one earned run, one home run, and struck four out.  (p-s:61-36)(g/f:3-2)

Glendale beat Peoria 5-2
MLB Official Site Post Game

Friday's Games:
Glendale (6-12) visits Peoria (10-8) @ 12:30 PM MST
Salt River (12-6) visits Mesa (9-9) @ 12:30 PM MST
Surprise (12-6) visits Scottsdale (8-10) @ 6:30 PM MST


Mexican Pacific League:

Friday's Games:
Mazatlan (0-0) visits Culiacan (0-0) @ 7:35 PM MT
Monterrey (0-0) visits Mexicali (0-0) @ 7:30 PM PT


Dominican League (October 12, 2019):

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

Raul Valdes (former St. Louis-Azucareros) was named opening day starter: Azucareros Official Site


Premier 12 (November 2, 2019):

Notes:
Yariel Gonzalez (Springfield), Anthony Garcia (former Memphis), Luis Mateo (former Memphis) and Ivan Maldonado (former MiLB tryout) are listed on the Puerto Rican roster: Primera Hora


Venezuelan League (November 5, 2019):

Notes:
Orber Moreno (former Memphis-Caracas coach) was named the bullpen coach by Caracas: El Emergente

Cardinals Winter League Notebook 9-23-19: Ivan Herrera Singles Twice, Doubles, & Drives In One Run; Roel Ramirez Strikes Out Three Over Two Scoreless Innings; Change Of Plans For Rangel Ravelo & Hunter Cervenka

Double down the line for #Cardinals No. 6 prospect Ivan Herrera (Glendale). That was his first hit of @MLBazFallLeague play. It’s scoreless after 3 1/2 innings in Mesa. Follow the game here: https://t.co/6zhVwmbrLG pic.twitter.com/pQyTzS4hWU

— Jesse Sanchez (@JesseSanchezMLB) September 23, 2019

Mexican League Playoffs:

Alex Mejia (former St. Louis-Monclova) started at shortstop and batted leadoff.  0-for-4 with one walk and one throwing error.

Monclova beat Tijuana 3-0
MiLB Official Site Post Game
Monclova wins the series four games to three over Tijuana

Championship Begins On Tuesday


Nippon Professional Baseball:

Alejandro Mejia (former DSL-Hiroshima) started at third base and batted seventh.  1-for-3 at the plate.

Hiroshima beat Chunichi 4-3

Tuesday's Games:
Yokohama (70-67-3) visits Chunichi (66-70-2) @ 5:00 AM ET
Yomiuri (76-62-2) visits Hanshin (65-68-6) @ 5:00 AM ET
Softbank (76-60-4) visits Rakuten (69-68-4) @ 5:00 AM ET
Nippon Ham (63-72-5) visits Orix (59-73-6) @ 5:00 AM ET
Seibu (79-61-1) visits Chiba Lotte (69-69-4) @ 5:15 AM ET


Korean Baseball Organization:

Carlos Peguero (former Memphis-LG) started as designated hitter and moved to right, batting third.  2-for-4 at the plate.

Hanwha beat LG 9-1

Jacob Wilson (former Memphis-Lotte) entered late in the game as designated hitter and batted second.  0-for-2 at the plate.

NC beat Lotte 6-1

Tuesday's Games:
Doosan (83-55) visits NC (72-65-1) @ 4:30 AM
Samsung (58-79-1) visits LG (77-60-1) @ 4:30 AM
Kiwoom (84-56-1) visits Kia (59-80-2) @ 4:30 AM
SK (84-53-1) visits KT (68-70-2) @ 4:30 AM


World Baseball Classic - Europe/Africa Qualifier (Italy):

Final Standings:
1. Israel 4-1
2. Netherlands 4-1
3. Czech 3-2
4. Spain 2-3
5. Italy 2-3
6. South Africa 0-5


Arizona Fall League:

Kramer Robertson (Springfield-Glendale) started at second base and batted leadoff.  1-for-4 with two walks, one strikeout, and assisted in one double play.
Conner Capel (Springfield-Glendale) started in left field and batted third.  1-for-4 with one run, one walk, and one strikeout.
Ivan Herrera (Palm Beach-Glendale) started at catcher and batted eighth.  3-for-5 with one double, one two-out RBI, one strikeout, and two passed balls.
Roel Ramirez (Memphis-Glendale) started and pitched two innings.  He allowed two hits, no runs, and struck three out.  (p-s:27-19)(g/f:0-1)

Mesa beat Glendale 7-6

No Games Scheduled For Monday


Dominican League (October 12, 2019):

Notes:
Rangel Ravelo (St. Louis) will now play for Cibaenas after MLB blocked the LVBP.  He was set to return with Lara in the LVBP before the ban: El Emergente

Hunter Cervenka (former Memphis) has signed on to pitch for Cibaenas.  He was set to return with Caribes in the LVBP but MLB enforced the ban: LIDOM Official Site

Eugenio Velez (former Memphis-Cibaenas) reported to Cibaenas camp: Cibaenas Official Site


Premier 12 (November 2, 2019):

Notes:
Yariel Gonzalez (Springfield), Luis Mateo (former Memphis), and Anthony Garcia (former Memphis) attended the first practice for Puerto Rico, which is managed by Juan Gonzalez (former MiLB signing): El Vocero

Cardinals Winter League Notebook 2-10-19: Luis Mateo Collects Five Hits & Two RBIs In Two Games; Pedro Rodriguez Pitched One & Two-Thirds Scoreless Innings & Held One Inherited Runner On Base; Rangel Ravelo Singles Twice

Luis Mateo - Los Caciques de Orocovis

Coliceba Championship (Puerto Rico):

Luis Mateo (former Memphis-Orocovis) 3-for-4 with two RBIs and one run.

Aibonito beat Orocovis 16-15 in 10 innings (2/2/19)

Luis Mateo (former Memphis-Orocovis) 2-for-4 at the plate.

Aibonito beat Orocovis 8-6 (2/9/19)
Coliceba Official Site Post Game
Aibonito wins the series 4-2


Caribbean Series:

Rangel Ravelo (Memphis-Lara) started at first base and batted third.  2-for-4 and assisted in one double play.
Vicente Campos (former MiLB signing-Lara) entered in the fifth and pitched 1.1 innings.  He allowed one hit, one unearned run, and three walks.  (p-s:23-11)(g/f:3-1)(ir-s:1-0)
Pedro Rodriguez (former MiLB signing-Lara) entered in the seventh and pitched 1.2 innings.  He allowed one hit, no runs, and one walk.  (p-s:24-13)(g/f:3-1)(ir-s:1-0)

Yuniesky Larduet (Las Tunas) started in centerfield and batted leadoff.  3-for-5 with two runs and one stolen base.
Alfredo Despaigne (Granma-Las Tunas) started in left field and batted fourth.  1-for-4 with one two-out RBI, one run, one walk, and grounded into one double play.
Carlos Benitez (Granma-Las Tunas) started at second base and batted seventh.  1-for-1 with one two-out RBI and three walks.
Yurisbel Gracial (Matanzas-Las Tunas) started at third base and batted eighth.  2-for-4 with one double.
Lazaro Blanco (Granma-Las Tunas) started and pitched five innings.  He allowed five hits, no runs, three walks, threw one wild pitch, and struck five out for the winning decision (2-0).  (p-s:113-71)(g/f:4-4)
Yoennis Yera (Matanzas-Las Tunas) entered in the sixth and pitched 1.2 innings.  He allowed one hit and no runs for the hold (1).  (p-s:28-16)(g/f:1-3)
Raidel Martinez (Pinar del Rio-Las Tunas) entered in the eighth and pitched 1.1 innings.  He allowed one hit, no runs, and struck two out for the save (2).  (p-s:29-20)(g/f:2-0)(ir-s:1-0)

Las Tunas beat Lara 3-0
Baseball de Cuba Post Game

Yariel Gonzalez (Peoria-Santurce) entered late in the game as a pinch hitter and batted seventh.  0-for-1 at the plate.
Hector Hernandez (former Palm Beach-Santurce) entered in the eighth and pitched to one batter.  He allowed no hits or runs.  (p-s:4-3)(g/f:0-1)

Allen Cordoba (former Johnson City-Herrera) started in left field and batted third.  1-for-3 with one run and one strikeout.

Herrera beat Santurce 1-0
TV Max Deportes Post Game

Notes:
Roberto Alomar (former Tampa Bay) feels positive about the deal between MLB and Cuba: El Vocero

Sunday's Championship Game:
Cuba (2-2) visits Herrera (3-1) @ 4:00 PM ET

Cardinals Winter League Notebook 11-10-18: Evan Kruczynski Strikes Out Three Over Four Scoreless Innings; Imeldo Diaz Hits A Three-Run Homer; Rayder Ascanio Doubles, Triples, & Drives In Three Runs

@kyler416 Evan Kruczynski induces a groundout to finish the first pic.twitter.com/qmEmDymLba

— Drake Mann (@DrakeMann4) November 10, 2018

Korean Baseball Organization Championship:

Notes:
NC is leaning towards not bringing Xavier Scruggs (former St. Louis) back in 2019: Korea Joongang Daily

No Game Scheduled For Sunday


Puerto Rican Double-A League Championship:

Luis Mateo (former Memphis-Fajardo) 1-for-4 with one home run, two RBIs, one run, and committed one error.

Cayey beat Fajardo 3-2


Arizona Fall League:

Rob Kaminsky (former Palm Beach-Glendale) entered in the eighth and pitched to two batters.  He allowed no hits or runs, and one walk for the blown save (1) and winning decision (2-0).  (p-s:10-6)(g/f:1-0)(ir-s:3-1)

Glendale beat Scottsdale 6-5
MLB Official Site Post Game

Tommy Edman (Memphis-Surprise) started at shortstop and batted leadoff.  1-for-3 with one walk and assisted in one double play.
Lane Thomas (Memphis-Surprise) started in centerfield and batted second.  0-for-3 with one walk, one outfield assist, and assisted in one double play.
Jeremy Martinez (Springfield-Surprise) started at catcher and batted eighth.  2-for-4 with one double and one strikeout.
Evan Kruczynski (Springfield-Surprise) started and pitched four innings.  He allowed one hit, no runs, two walks, and struck three out.  (p-s:54-35)(g/f:3-2)
Conner Greene (Memphis-Surprise) entered in the eighth and pitched to seven batters.  He allowed three hits, three earned runs, two walks, and struck one out.  (p-s:30-16)(g/f:0-1)

Peoria beat Surprise 4-2

Saturday's Games:
Glendale (10-15) visits Scottsdale (10-14) @ 12:35 PM MST
Peoria (17-8) visits Surprise (10-15) @ 12:35 PM MST
Mesa (12-12) visits Salt River (15-10) @ 6:08 PM MST - Military Appreciation Game


Mexican Pacific League:

Cedric Hunter (former Memphis-Hermosillo) started in right field and batted sixth.  0-for-1 with one RBI, two walks, and one sac fly.
Irving Lopez (Palm Beach-Hermosillo) entered late in the game at second base.

Hermosillo beat Navojoa 5-2
LMP Official Site Post Game

Maikel Cleto (former St. Louis-Obregon) entered in the sixth and pitched to five batters.  He allowed no hits or runs, three walks, threw one wild pitch, and struck one out.  (p-s:25-11)(g/f:1-0)(ir-s:1-1)

Culiacan beat Obregon 3-0
LMP Official Site Post Game

Ramon Urias (Memphis-Mochis) started at second base and batted fourth.  1-for-4 with one run, one stolen base, and one strikeout.

Mazatlan beat Mochis 5-2
LMP Official Site Post Game

Kevin Medrano (former 2011 draft selection-Jalisco) started in centerfield and batted leadoff.  1-for-3 with one walk and one strikeout.
Niko Vasquez (former Springfield-Jalisco) started as designated hitter and batted fourth.  1-for-3 with one run, one walk, and assisted in one double play.

Mexicali beat Jalisco 6-2
LMP Official SIte Post Game

Saturday's Games:
Mochis (12-12) visits Mazatlan (14-10) @ 6:00 PM MST
Obregon (11-13) visits Culiacan (14-10) @ 6:05 PM MST
Jalisco (12-12) visits Mexicali (11-12) @ 6:00 PM PST
Hermosillo (11-13) visits Navojoa (10-13) @ 7:30 PM MST


Venezuelan League:

Imeldo Diaz (State College-Margarita) started at shortstop and batted seventh.  1-for-4 with one home run, three RBIs, one run, and one strikeout.
Dennis Ortega (Peoria-Margarita) started at catcher and batted ninth.  1-for-4 with two strikeouts.

Margarita beat La Guaira 4-3
LVBP Official Site Post Game

Ildemaro Vargas (former Springfield-Lara) started at second base and batted 2-for-4 with one run and assisted in one double play.
Vicente Campos (former MiLB signing-Lara) entered in the eighth and pitched to three batters.  He allowed no hits or runs, one walk, and struck one out.  (p-s:13-8)(g/f:0-1)

Ronny Cedeno (former St. Louis signing-Magallanes) started at second base and batted second.  1-for-3 with one double, assisted in one double play, and was ejected in the sixth inning.
Rayder Ascanio (Peoria-Magallanes) entered late in the game at shortstop and batted second.  2-for-2 with one double, one triple, three RBIs, and one run.
Pedro Rodriguez (former MiLB signing-Magallanes) entered in the ninth and pitched one inning.  He allowed one hit and no runs.  (p-s:16-9)(g/f:2-1)

Magallanes beat Lara 9-1
LVBP Official Site Post Game

Notes:
Wilfredo Tovar (Memphis free agent-Caracas) is a dependable hitter in the top of the order for Caracas: LVBP Official Site

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


Dominican League:

Audry Perez (former St. Louis-Estrellas) started at catcher and batted sixth.  2-for-4 with one double, one two-out RBI, one strikeout, and one throwing error.

Estrellas beat Escogido 3-1
LIDOM Official Site Post Game

Yefri Perez (former MiLB signing-Cibaenas) entered late in the game in right field and batted fourth.  0-for-1 with one stolen base and one strikeout.
Rainel Rosario (former Springfield-Cibaenas) entered late in the game as designated hitter and batted fifth.  One walk at the plate.
Francisco Pena (St. Louis free agent-Cibaenas) started at catcher and batted ninth.  1-for-2 at the plate.
Eugenio Velez (former Memphis-Cibaenas) entered late in the game as a pinch hitter and batted ninth.  0-for-1 at the plate.

Cibao beat Cibaenas 2-1 in 14 innings
LIDOM Official Site Post Game

Magneuris Sierra (former St. Louis-Azucareros) started in centerfield and batted ninth.  1-for-3 with one run, one sacrifice, and one strikeout.
Angel Castro (former Memphis-Azucareros) entered in the ninth and pitched one inning.  He allowed no hits or runs, and struck one out.  (g/f:1-1)

Azucareros beat Licey 14-8
LIDOM Official Site Post Game

Saturday's Games:
Cibao (13-9) visits Licey (8-14) @ 4:00 PM AST
Escogido (11-11) visits Estrellas (11-11) 6:30 PM AST
Azucareros (11-11) visits Cibaenas (12-10) @ 7:00 PM AST


Colombian League:

Jackson Solarte (former VSL-Barranquilla) entered in the seventh and pitched one inning.  He allowed one hit, no runs, and struck one out.  (p-s:13-9)
Wilman Madera (DSL-Barranquilla) entered in the eighth and pitched one inning.  He allowed one hit, no runs, and struck two out. (p-s:13-11)
Dewin Perez (former Peoria-Barranquilla) entered in the ninth and pitched one inning.  He allowed no hits or runs and one walk.  (p-s:17-12)

Barranquilla beat Monteria 11-1
LCBP Official Site Post Game

Jhon Torres (GCL-Sincelejo) started in right field and batted seventh.  1-for-3 with one run and one strikeout.

Cartagena beat Sincelejo 6-4
LCBP Official Site Post Game

Saturday's Games:
Cartagena (2-4) visits Sincelejo (3-3) @ 7:00 PM
Barranquilla (5-1) visits Monteria (2-4) @ 7:00 PM


MLB-NPB All-Star Challenge:

Yadier Molina (St. Louis-MLB) started as designated hitter and batted second.  1-for-1 with one hit by pitch.

Samurai Japan beat MLB 12-6
Yonhap News Agency Post Game

Notes:
Yadier Molina (St. Louis-MLB) was OK after hit by pitch, on hand, and found a better seat to watch the remainder of the game: Stan Crewsett Twitter

Sunday's Game:
MLB (0-2) visits Samurai Japan (2-0) @ 5:00 AM ET


Australian Baseball League (November 15, 2018):

Ross Vance (former Springfield-Auckland) entered in the fifth and pitched to three batters.  He allowed no hits or runs, one walk, and struck one out.  (g/f:0-1)

Brisbane beat Auckland 4-1

Cardinals Winter League Notebook 10-20-18: Raul Valdes Strikes Out Six Over Nine Inning Complete Game Shutout Win; Cedric Hunter Collects Four Singles & Four RBIs; Julio Rodriguez Singles, Homers, & Drives In Three Runs

Nuestro Raúl Valdés es nuestro #ToroDelDia gracias a la @AsocRomana
Valdés tuvo una salida brillante permitiendo dos hots y lanzando todo el camino para su triunfo 39 de por vida.#aquitosomostoros pic.twitter.com/pvwJ0vzEfm

— Toros del Este (@TorosdelEste) October 20, 2018

Cuban League:

Notes:
Alfredo Despaigne (Granma-Softbank) will not participate in the Cuban League playoffs: Diario de Cuba


Puerto Rican Double-A League Semifinals:

Luis Mateo (former Memphis-Fajardo) 3-for-5 with one RBI and one run.

Fajardo beat Mayaguez 5-2
Fajardo will play in the championahip


Arizona Fall League:

Lane Thomas (Memphis-Surprise) started in left field and batted second.  0-for-2 with one RBI, one run, one walk, one sac fly, one stolen base, and one strikeout.
Jeremy Martinez (Springfield-Surprise) started at catcher and batted seventh.  1-for-3 with one walk, grounded into one double play, one throwing error, and allowed three stolen bases.
Conner Greene (Memphis-Surprise) entered in the third and pitched 2.1 innings.  He allowed one hit, no runs, two walks, and struck three out.  (p-s:46-28)(g/f:0-1)(ir-s:2-0)

Surprise beat Mesa 3-1
MLB Official Site Post Game

Saturday's Games:
Peoria (6-3) visits Salt River (5-4) @ 12:35 PM MST
Scottsdale (5-4) visits Surprise (5-4) @ 12:35 PM MST
Glendale (1-8) visits Mesa (5-4) @ 6:35 PM MST


Mexican Pacific League:

Daric Barton (former Peoria-Jalisco) started at first base and batted sixth.  1-for-4 with one home run, one two-out RBI, one run, two strikeouts, and assisted in one double play.
Niko Vasquez (former Springfield-Jalisco) started at third base and batted seventh.  2-for-4 with one double, one run, and two runs.
Joe Colon (former MiLB signing-Jalisco) entered in the eighth and pitched one inning.  He allowed no hits or runs.  (p-s:8-7)(g/f:3-0)

Ramon Urias (Memphis-Mochis) stated at shortstop and batted third.  1-for-3 with one walk.
Hector Villalobos (State College-Mochis) entered in the eighth and pitched to one batter.  He allowed one hit, one earned run, and one home run.  (p-s:3-2)

Jalisco beat Mochis 6-1
LMP Official Site Post Game

John Nogowski (Springfield-Obregon) started at first base and batted sixth.  1-for-3 with one strikeout and assisted in one double play.

Navojoa beat Obregon 15-0
LMP Official Site Post Game

Alexis Wilson (State College-Culiacan) started at catcher and batted ninth.  0-for-3 with one ground into double play and threw out one of two base runners.

Culiacan beat Mexicali 3-2
LMP Official Site Post Game

Cedric Hunter (former Memphis-Hermosillo) started in right field and batted fifth.  4-for-8 with four RBIs (three w/two-outs) and one run.

Hermosillo beat Mazatlan 11-10 in 13 innings
LMP Official Site Post Game

Saturday's Games:
Jalisco (4-2) visits Mochis (2-4) @ 6:00 PM MT
Culiacan (4-2) visits Mexicali (3-2) @ 6:00 PM PT
Mazatlan (4-2) visits Hermosillo (1-5) @ 6:00 PM MST
Navojoa (3-2) visits Obregon (2-4) @ 6:10 PM MST


Venezuelan League:

Imeldo Diaz (State College-Margarita) started at shortstop and batted seventh.  0-for-4 with one strikeout and assisted in one double play.
Dennis Ortega (Peoria-Margatita) started at catcher and batted ninth.  0-for-4 with one ground into double play and allowed one stolen base.

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

Cesar Valera (former Palm Beach-Caribes) started at third base and batted seventh.  0-for-2 with one strikeout.

Lara leads Caribes 3-2, suspended after four innings
LVBP Official Site

Rayder Ascanio (Peoria-Magallanes) started at shortstop and batted leadoff.  1-for-5 with one run.

Will Changarotty (State College-Zulia) entered in the eighth and pitched 1.1 innings.  He allowed no hits or runs, threw one wild pitch, and struck one out.  (p-s:15-11)(g/f:0-2)(ir-s:2-0)

Magallanes beat Zulia 4-2
LVBP Official Site Post Game

Notes:
Lara placed Rangel Ravelo (Memphis-Lara) on 14-day restricted list: LVBP Official Site

Saturday's Games:
Aragua (2-3) visits La Guaira (3-4) @ 3:00 PM VET
Caribes (2-4) visits Zulia (3-4) @ 5:30 PM VET
Caracas (4-2) visits Margatita (3-3) @ 6:00 PM VET
Lara (3-3) visits Magallanes (4-1) @ 7:00 PM VET\


Venezuelan Parallel League:

Carlos Talavera (former Johnson City-Aragua B) started in centerfield and batted fifth.  1-for-4 with one strikeout.

Philadelphia beat Aragua B 8-4

Saturday's Games:
Aragua B (2-2) visits Aragua (1-3) @ 10:00 AM VET
Los Angeles (2-1-1) visits Philadelphia (1-2) @ 10:00 AM VET


Dominican League:

Magneuris Sierra (former St. Louis-Azucareros) entered late in the game in left field leadoff.  0-for-1 with one strikeout.
Jacob Wilson (former Memphis-Azucareros) started at third base and batted fifth.  0-for-4 with two strikeouts.
Raul Valdes (former St. Louis-Azucareros) started and pitched nine innings.  He allowed two hits, no runs, three walks, and struck six out for the winning decision (2-0).  (g/f:9-6)

Rainel Rosario (former Springfield-Cibaenas) started in right field and batted sixth.  0-for-3 at the plate.

Azucareros beat Cibaenas 2-0
LIDOM Official Site Post Game

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


World Cup U-23:

Leandro Cedeno (Johnson City-Venezuela) started as designated hitter and batted third.  3-for-4 with one double, one RBI, and grounded into one double play.
Juan Yepez (Palm Beach-Venezuela) started at third base and batted sixth.  1-for-4 with one RBI.

Venezuela beat Australia 4-2

Julio Rodriguez (Peoria-Dominican Republic) started at catcher and batted third.  2-for-5 with one home run, three RBIs, one run, and grounded into one double play.
Wadye Ynfante (State College-Dominican Republic) started in left field and batted ninth.  2-for-4 with one run, one stolen base, and one strikeout.
Diego Cordero (State College-Dominican Republic) entered in the eighth and pitched two-thirds of an inning.  He allowed no hits or runs.

Dominican Republic beat Puerto Rico 9-6

Jhon Torres (GCL-Colombia) started as designated hitter and batted third.  1-for-4 with one home run, three RBIs, two runs, and one strikeout.

Colombia beat Netherlands 9-5


Colombian League (November 2, 2018):

Notes:
Barranquilla selected Derek Diaz (DSL) with the 18th pick in the rookie draft: LCBP Official Site

Cardinals Winter League Notebook 10-15-18: Jose Godoy Hits A Three-Run Homer; Johnny Polanco Strikes Out Seven Over Three & Two-Thirds Scoreless Innings; Rainel Rosario Hits A Two-Run Homer

Nicaraguan Summer League Championship:

Johnny Polanco (former Springfield-Dantos) entered in the second and pitched 3.2 innings.  He allowed one hit, no runs, and struck seven out.

Edgard Montiel (former DSL-Boer) started at first base and batted fourth.  2-for-4 with one RBI, one run, one sac fly, and one strikeout.

Boer beat Dantos 8-7 in 10 innings (10/13/18)
La Prensa Post Game

Edgard Montiel (former DSL-Boer) started at first base and batted fourth.  1-for-2 with one run, two walks, and grounded into one double play.

Dantos beat Boer 2-1 (10/14/18)
La Prensa Post Game

No Game Scheduled For Monday


Puerto Rican Double-A League Semifinals:

Luis Mateo (former Memphis-Fajardo) 2-for-4 with one RBI.

Fajardo beat Mayaguez 5-4
El Vocero Post Game


Arizona Fall League:

Stats:
Tommy Edman (Memphis-Surprise) has played in one game going 2-for-4 (.500) with one RBI, two total bases, one run, three walks, two stolen bases, .714 OBP, .500 SLG, and 1.214 OPS.
Andy Young (Springfield-Surprise) has played in two games going 3-for-8 (.375) with one double, one triple, two RBIs, six total bases, two runs, one strikeout, .375 OBP, .750 SLG, and 1.125 OPS.
Lane Thomas (Memphis-Surprise) has played in four games going 2-for-11 (.182) with one RBI, two total bases, one run, four walks, two walks, two strikeouts, .400 OBP, .182 SLG, and .582 OPS.
Jeremy Martinez (Memphis-Surprise) has played in two games going 1-for-8 (.125) with one total base, two strikeouts, .222 OBP, .125 SLG, and .347 OPS.

Connor Jones (Springfield-Surprise) has made one relief appearance posting a 0-0 record, 0.00 ERA, and 0.50 WHIP.  He's allowed one hit, no runs, and struck one out over two innings.
Evan Kruczynski (Springfield-Surprise) has made one start posting a 1-0 record, 0.00 ERA, and 3.00 WHIP.  He's allowed six hits, five unearned runs, one walk, hit one batter, and struck three out over 2.1 innings.
Rob Kaminsky (former Palm Beach-Glendale) has made two relief appearances posting a 0-0 record, 6.75 ERA, and 3.00 WHIP.  He's allowed three hits, one earned run, one walk, and struck two out over 1.1 innings.
Will Latcham (Memphis-Surprise) has made one relief appearance posting a 0-0 record, 10.80 ERA, and 1.80 WHIP.  He's allowed one hit, two earned runs, two walks, and struck one out over 1.2 innings.
Conner Greene (Memphis-Surprise) has made one relief appearance posting a 0-0 record, 54.00 ERA, and 15.00 WHIP.  He's allowed one hit, two earned runs, and four walks over 0.1 innings.

Monday's Games:
Mesa (3-1) visits Glendale (0-4) @ 12:35 PM MST
Salt River (2-2) visits Peoria (2-2) @ 12:35 PM MST
Surprise (3-1) visits Scottsdale (2-2) @ 6:35 PM MST


Mexican Pacific League:

Cedric Hunter (former Memphis-Hermosillo) started in right field and batted fifth.  0-for-3 with one walk.

Mexicali beat Hermosillo 8-3
LMP Official Site Post Game

Daric Barton (former Peoria-Jalisco) started at first base and batted fifth.  0-for-1 with one walk, one hit by pitch, and one strikeout.
Kevin Medrano (former 2011 draft selection-Jalisco) started at third base and batted eighth.  0-for-2 with one walk and one strikeout.

Mazaltan beat Jalisco 9-0
LMP Official Site Post Game

Alexis Wilson (State College-Culiacan) started at catcher and batted eighth.  0-for-3 at the plate.

Culiacan beat Navojoa 2-1
LMP Official Site Post Game

Ramon Urias (Memphis-Mochis) started at shortstop and batted second.  3-for-6 with one double, two RBIs, one run, one strikeout, and assisted in two double plays.

John Nogowski (Springfield-Obregon) started at first base and batted sixth.  3-for-5 with one walk, one stolen base, and one strikeout.
Iker Franco (former Springfield-Obregon) entered late in the game at catcher and batted eighth.  1-for-3 with one run.

Mochis beat Obregon 8-6 in 11 innings
LMP Official Site Post Game

No Games Scheduled For Monday


Venezuelan League:

Rangel Ravelo (Memphis-Lara) started in left field and moved to first base and batted second.  2-for-5 with one two-out RBI and one strikeout.

La Guaira beat Lara 5-4

Cesar Valera (former Palm Beach-Caribes) started in left field and batted fifth.  1-for-2 with one run and two walks.
Jose Godoy (Palm Beach-Caribes) entered late in the game as a pinch hitter and batted ninth.  1-for-1 with one hom run, three two-out RBIs, one run.
Franyel Casadilla (State College-Caribes) entered in the third and pitched 2.1 innings.  He allowed one hit, no runs, hit one batter, and struck two out.  (p-s:24-19)(g/f:2-2)(ir-s:3-2)

Zulia beat Caribes 6-4
LVBP Official Site Post Game

Ronny Cedeno (former MLB signing-Magallanes) started at third base and batted fifth.  2-for-3 with two RBIs (one w/two-outs), one hit by pitch, and grounded into one double play.
Rayder Ascanio (Peoria-Magallanes) started at shortstop and batted ninth.  0-for-1 with two runs, three walks, and assisted in one double play.
Pedro Rodriguez (former MiLB signing-Magallanes) entered in the ninth and pitched one inning.  He allowed no hits or runs for the save (1).  (p-s:13-9)(g/f:1-2)

Magallanes beat Margarita 7-5
LVBP Official Site Post Game

Wilfredo Tovar (Memphis-Caracas) started at shortstop and batted second.  2-for-4 with one two-out RBI, one run, and one strikeout.
Anthony Garcia (former Memphis-Caracas) started in left field and batted fourth.  1-for-4 with one double, one RBI, one run, one sac fly, and two strikeouts.

Caracas beat Aragua 9-0
LVBP Official Site Post Game

No Games Scheduled For Monday


Venezuelan Parallel League:

Monday's Games:
Philadelphia (0-0) visits Los Angeles (0-0) @ 10:00 AM VET
Aragua (0-0) visits Detroit (0-0) @ 10:00 AM VET


Dominican League:

Rainel Rosario (former Springfield-Cibaenas) started in right field and batted fifth.  1-for-3 with one home run, two RBIs, and one run.

Estrellas beat Cibaenas 6-2
LIDOM Official Site Post Game

Jacob Wilson (former Memphis-Azucareros) started at third base and batted third.  1-for-4 with one double, one run, one walk, and three strikeouts.
Magneuris Sierra (former St. Louis-Azucareros) started in centerfield and batted ninth.  1-for-4 with one run, one outfield assist, and assisted in one double play.
Angel Castro (former Memphis-Azucareros) started and pitched three innings.  He allowed seven hits, three earned runs, one walk, and struck one out.  (g/f:4-1)

Kevin Herget (Memphis-Cibao) started and pitched 2.2 innings.  He allowed four hits, one earned run, and struck three out.  (g/f:3-2)

Cibao beat Azucareros 9-8
LIDOM Official Site Post Game

Notes:
Kevin Herget (Memphis-Cibao) left start early with elbow injury: Jorphy Estrella Twitter

Monday's Games:
Estrellas (1-1) visits Licey (0-1) @ 7:15 PM AST
Escogido (1-0) visits Azucareros (1-1) @ 7:30 PM AST
Cibao (1-1) visits Cibaenas (1-1) @ 8:00 PM AST

Cardinals Winter League Notebook 1-28-18: Anthony Garcia Singles, Walks Twice, & Hits A Two-Run Homer; Ivan Maldonado Strikes Out Three & Allows One Run Over Six Innings For The Win; Randy Arozarena Singles, Walks, & Drives In One Run

Anthony Garcia - Criollos de Caguas

Cuban League Championship:

Las Tunas beat Granma 6-2 to tie the series at 3-3: Baseball de Cuba


Mexican Pacific League Championship:

Randy Arozarena (Springfield-Navojoa) started in left field and batted leadoff.  1-for-4 with one two-out RBI and one walk.

Navojoa beat Culiacan 4-3
LMP Official Site Post Game

Sunday's Game:
Culiacan (3-3) visits Navojoa (3-3) @ 5:00 PM MT


Venezuelan League Championship:

Rafael Ortega (former Memphis-Caribes) started in centerfield and batted leadoff.  2-for-3 with one triple and two walks.

Ildemaro Vargas (former Springfield-Lara) started at second base and batted leadoff.  0-for-4 and assisted in one double play.
Rangel Ravelo (Memphis-Lara) started at first base and batted third.  0-for-4 and assisted in one double play.

Caribes beat Lara 4-0
LVBP Official Site Post Game
Caribes won the LVBP championship four games to two

Notes:
Caribes is interested in maybe adding Pedro Rodriguez (former MiLB signing-Magallanes) for the Caribbean Series: LVBP Official Site


Dominican League Championship:

Saturday's Game Was Postponed

Sunday's Game:
Licey (1-2) visits Cibaenas (2-1) @ 3:00 PM AST


Puerto Rican League Championship:

Anthony Garcia (former Memphis-Caguas) started in right field and batted third.  2-for-2 with one home run, two two-out RBIs, one run, and two walks.
Ivan Maldonado (former MiLB tryout-Caguas) started and pitched six innings.  He allowed five hits, one earned run, two walks, and struck three out for the winning decision (1-0).  (g/f:4-7)
Robby Rowland (former Springfield-Caguas) entered in the eighth and pitched one inning.  He allowed one hit and no runs for the hold (1).  (g/f:2-0)

Caguas beat Santurce 2-1
LBPRC Official Site Post Game
Caguas swept the five-game series to be crowned champions

Notes:
Alex Cora (former MiLB signing-Caguas) has his number retired by Caguas: El Nuevo Dia

Luis Mateo (former Memphis-Caguas) left the Caguas team for a job offer: Que Palo

No Game Scheduled For Sunday


Latin American Series:

Francisco Rivera (former Palm Beach-Acayucan) started as designated hitter and batted fifth.  2-for-5 with one walk.

Acayucan beat Wildcats 12-9
LBPN Official Site Post Game

Edgard Montiel (former DSL-Chinandega) started as designated hitter and batted sixth.  2-for-4 with one double, one run, and lined into double play.

Chinandega beat Urraca 6-4
LBPN Official Site Post Game

Sunday's Games:
Urraca (0-2) visits Acayucan (1-1) @ 2:00 PM
Wildcats (1-1) visit Chinandega (2-0) @ 6:30 PM

Cardinals Winter League Notebook 12-20-17: Niko Vasquez Singles Twice, Homers, & Drives In Five Runs; Rafael Ortega Singles, Walks, Homers Twice, & Knocks In Three Runs; Anthony Garcia Singles & Hits A Solo Home Run

Niko Vásquez, así esta noche 😏💥💥, ¿habrá otro? 🤔 pic.twitter.com/liaS8DNMye

— LMP (@LMPbeisbol) December 20, 2017

Niko Vasquez - Venados de Mazatlan



Mexican Pacific League:

Niko Vasquez (former Springfield-Mazatlan) started at shortstop and batted eighth.  3-for-4 with two home runs, five RBIs (four w/two-outs), two runs, one strikeout, and assisted in on double play.

Jalisco beat Mazatlan 8-6
LMP Official Site Post Game

Alexis Wilson (State College-Culiacan) entered late in the game at catcher.

Obregon beat Culiacan 2-1
LMP Official Site Post Game

Efren Navarro (former Memphis-Hermosillo) started at first base and batted fifth.  0-for-4 and assisted in one double play.
Cedric Hunter (former Memphis-Hermosillo) started in centerfield and batted sixth.  0-for-1 at the plate.
Jermaine Curtis (former St. Louis-Hermosillo) started at third base and batted eighth.  2-for-4 with one double, two runs, one strikeout, and one fielding error.

Randy Arozarena (Springfield-Navojoa) started in left field and batted third.  1-for-4 with one double, two runs, and one walk.

Navojoa beat Hermosillo 8-7
LMP Official Site Post Game

Maikel Cleto (former St. Louis-Mochis) entered in the eighth and pitched one inning.  He allowed no hits or runs.  (p-s:9-6)(g/f:0-1)

Mexicali beat Mochis 11-2
LMP Official Site Post Game

Wednesday's Games:
Mazatlan visits Jalisco @ 7:15 PM CT
Culiacan visits Obregon @ 7:10 PM MST
Hermosillo visits Navojoa @ 7:30 PM MST
Mochis visits Mexicali @ 7:30 PM PT


Venezuelan League:

Wilfredo Tovar (Memphis-Caracas) started at second base and moved to shortstop, batting second.  2-for-5 with one strikeout, one caught stealing, and one fielding error.
Anthony Garcia (former Memphis-Caracas) started in left field and batted third.  2-for-5 with one home run, one RBI, one run, and one strikeout.
Leobaldo Pina (Palm Beach-Caracas) started at third base and batted ninth.  0-for-4 and one fielding error.

Rafael Ortega (former Memphis-Caribes) started in centerfield and batted leadoff.  3-for-5 with two home runs, three RBIs (two w/two-outs), two runs, one walk, and one strikeout.
Cesar Valera (former Palm Beach-Caribes) started at shortstop and batted ninth.  2-for-4 with one double, one run, one hit by pitch, strikeout, one throwing error, and one fielding error.

Caribes beat Caracas 15-5
LVBP Official Site Post Game

Ronny Cedeno (former St. Louis-Magallanes) started at second base and batted second.  0-for-5 with one RBI, one strikeout, and assisted in three double plays.
Jorge Rondon (former St. Louis-Magallanes) entered in the seventh and pitched to four batters.  He allowed thee hits, one earned run, and struck one out.  (p-s:20-14)

Ildemaro Vargas (former Springfield-Lara) started at second base and batted leadoff.  1-for-4 with one run and one walk.
Rangel Ravelo (Memphis-Lara) started at first base and batted fourth.  2-for-5 with one RBI.

Lara beat Magallanes 5-3
LVBP Official Site Post Game

Notes:
Rafael Ortega (former Memphis-Caribes) extended his hitting streak to 16 games: LVBP Official Site

Asdrubal Cabrera (New York-N-Caracas) visited Caracas camp: Lider

Wednesday's Games:
Zulia visits Margarita for a doubleheader beginning @ 4:00 PM VET
Lara visits Aragua for a doubleheader beginning @ 5:00 PM VET
Caracas visits Caribes @ 7:00 PM VET
Magallanes visits La Guaira @ 7:00 PM VET


Dominican League:

Donovan Solano (former Memphis-Licey) started at third base and batted fifth.  2-for-5 with one run and one strikeout.

Licey beat Escogido 5-1  in 10 innings
LIDOM Official Site Post Game

Francisco Pena (MiLB signing-Cibaenas) started at catcher and batted seventh.  3-for-4 with on double and one RBI.

Audry Perez (former St. Louis-Estrellas) started at catcher and batted seventh.  0-for-2 with one sacrifice and grounded into one double play.
Evan MacLane (former St. Louis-Estrellas) started and pitched 5.2 innings.  He allowed eight hits, two runs (one earned), and struck two out for the losing decision (3-2).  (g/f:10-3)
Ramon Santos (Palm Beach-Estrellas) entered in the sixth and pitched 1.1 innings.  He allowed one hit and no runs.  (g/f:4-0)(ir-s:1-0)

Cibaenas beat Estrellas 2-1
LIDOM Official Site Post Game

Jayson Aquino (former waiver claim-Azucareros) entered in the aixth and pitched 1.2 innings.  He allowed no hits or runs, and struck one out.  (g/f:3-0)(ir-s:3-0)

Cibao beat Azucareros 5-2
LIDOM Official Site Post Game

Wednesday's Games:
Estrellas visits Escogido @ 7:15 PM AST
Licey visits Azucareros @ 7:30 PM AST
Cibao vists Cibeans @ 8:00 PM AST


Nicaraguan League:

Edgard Montiel (former DSL-Chinandega) started as designated hitter and batted sixth.  1-for-3 with one walk and grounded into one double play.

Rivas beat Chinandega 4-3 in 11 innings
LBPN Official Site Post Game

Notes:
Fidencio Flores (former GCL-Boer) was reinstated from the disabled list: Beisbolnic Twitter

Chinandega released Curt Smith (former Springfield) so he could tend to family matters at home: Beisbolnic Twitter

Wednesday's Games:
Boer (16-14) visits Leon (15-18)
Rivas (18-14) visits Chinandega (14-17)


Colombian League:

Ramon Ulacio (former GCL-Monteria) pitched one inning as Monteria beat Cartagena 7-1: LCBP Official Site

Wednesday's Games:
Cartagena (9-25) visits Monteria (21-13) @ 7:00 PM
Barranquilla (19-14) visits Sincelejo (18-15) @ 7:00 PM


Puerto Rican League (January 6, 2018):

Notes:
Luis Mateo (former Memphis-Caguas) was in Caguas camp: El Nuevo Dia and El Vocero

Cardinals Winter League Notebook 1-2-17: Luis Mateo Will Miss Remainder Of LBPRC Season With Injury; Jose Martinez Permitted To Play One Series In LVBP Postseason; Ty Kelly & Corey Baker Set To Visit Israel Ahead Of World Baseball Classic

Luis Mateo - Criollos de Caguas

Venezuelan League Playoffs:

Notes:
Jose 'Cafecito' Martinez (St. Louis-La Guaira) is permitted to play in the first series of the playoffs and then must stop, per St. Louis.  Martinez plans to request extension: El Emergente

Monday's Games:
Margarita (30-33) visits Lara (39-24) @ 8:00 PM VET
La Guaira (30-33) visits Caribes (34-29) @ 8:00 PM VET
Aragua (30-33) visits Zulia (33-30) @ 8:00 PM VET


Mexican Pacific League Playoffs:

Monday's Games:
Mexicali (37-31) visits Navojoa (39-29) @ 7:30 PM MST
Hermosillo (34-34) visits Culiacan (36-32) @ 7:30 PM MT
Mazatlan (29-39) visits Mochis (38-30) @ 7:30 PM MT


Dominican League Playoffs:

Notes:
Nelson Cruz (Seattle-Cibaenas) will debut on Tuesday for Cibaenas: LIDOM Official Site

Monday's Games:
Cibao (0-2) visits Escogido (1-2) @ 7:30 PM AST
Licey (2-1) visits Cibaenas (3-1) @ 8:00 PM AST


Puerto Rican League Playoffs:

Notes:
Santurce feels they are a more complete team after drafting Ruben Gotay (former Memphis-Aguadilla): Primera Hora

Luis Mateo (former Memphis-Caguas) has missed the entire season due to injury and will not participate in the postseason: El Nuevo Dia (note: Mateo only played two games during regular season)

Hector Olivera (former San Diego-Santurce) will not continue playing with Santurce in the playoffs: El Vocero

Pete Parise (former Memphis-Mayaguez) joined a handful of other Mayaguez players who visited a children's hospital: LBPRC Official Site

Playoffs Begin On January 3, 2017


Nicaraguan League:

Notes:
Curt Smith (former Springfield-Chinandega) could prevent another player off from getting the triple crown: La Prensa

Regular Season Schedule Resumes January 3, 2017


Colombian League:

Notes:
The contest between Cartagena and Sincelejo that was postponed on December 6, 2016 will be played as a doubleheader on January 4, 2017: LCBP Official Site

Monday's Games:
Sincelejo (20-17) visits Cartagena (14-22) @ 7:00 PM
Barranquilla (21-17) visits Monteria (19-18) @ 7:00 PM


Australian Baseball League:

Stats:
Malik Collymore (former Johnson City-Sydney) has played in 24 games going 28-for-91 (.308) with six doubles, three home runs, 18 RBIs, 43 total bases, 13 runs, 14 walks, nine stolen bases, 21 strikeouts, four caught stealing, .406 OBP, .473 SLG, and .878 OPS.

No Games Scheduled Until January 5, 2017


World Baseball Classic (March 6, 2017):

Notes:
Ty Kelly (former Memphis) and Corey Baker (Memphis) will visit and tour Israel starting January 3, 2017: Mister Baseball

Cardinals Winter League Notebook 1-22-16: Luis Mateo Hitless In Three At-Bats As Team Eliminated From LBPRC Playoffs; Jonathan Rivera Strikes Out Once In Three At Bats; Angel Castro Could Be Activated For LVBP Championship

Luis Mateo (Right) - Criollos de Caguas

Venezuelan League Championship:

Notes:
Angel Castro (former Memphis-Cibaenas/Azucareros) could be included in the Magallanes roster before the series begins: El Emergente

Friday's Game:
Aragua (0-0) visits Magallanes (0-0) @ 7:30 PM VET


Mexican Pacific League Championship:

No Game Scheduled For Friday


Dominican League Championship:

Friday's Game:
Escogido (2-0) visits Licey (0-2) @ 7:30 PM AST


Australian Baseball League:

Saturday's Games:
Melbourne (19-33) visits Sydney (24-28) for a doubleheader beginning @ 3:00 PM AET
Canberra (30-24) visits Adelaide (29-25) @ 7:00 PM ACT
Perth (23-31) visits Brisbane (35-19) @ 6:30 PM AEST


Puerto Rican League Playoffs:

Luis Mateo (former Memphis-Caguas) started at shortstop and batted seventh.  0-for-3 at the plate.

Santurce beat Caguas 1-0
LBPRC Official Site Post Game

Friday's Championship Game:
Santurce (0-0) visits Mayaguez (0-0) @ 7:15 PM AST


Panama League Championship:

Jonathan Rivera (GCL-Metro) started in right field and batted fifth.  0-for-3 with one strikeout and one error.

Panama beat Metro 15-2
TV Max Deportes Post Game

Friday's Game:
Panama (2-1) visits Metro (1-2) @ 7:00 PM

Cardinals Winter League Notebook 1-21-16: Ronny Cedeno Singles, Doubles, & Drives In Two Runs; Nick Additon Strikes Out Two & Allows One Run Over Six & Two-Thirds Innings For The Win; Jonathan Rivera Singles & Doubles

Ronny Cedeno - Navegantes del Magallanes

Venezuelan League Playoffs:

Jose Gonzalez (Springfield free agent-La Guaira) started at catcher and batted ninth.  1-for-1 and allowed one stolen base.

Aragua beat La Guaira 10-3
LVBP Official Site Post Game

Ronny Cedeno (former MLB signing-Magallanes) started at shortstop and batted eighth.  2-for-4 with one double and two two-out RBIs.

Magallanes beat Caribes 4-2
LVBP Official Site Post Game

No Games Scheduled For Thursday


Mexican Pacific League Championship:

Notes:
Edgar Gonzalez (former Memphis-Mexicali MGR) postgame interview: LMP Official Site

Thursday's Game:
Mazatlan (0-1) visits Mexicali (1-0) @ 7:30 PM PT


Dominican League Championship:

Nick Additon (former Memphis-Escogido) started and pitched 6.2 innings.  He allowed six hits, one earned run, three walks, threw one wild pitch, and struck two out for the winning decision (2-1).  (g/f:11-2)

Escogido beat Licey 5-1
LIDOM Official Site Post Game

Thursday's Game:
Licey (0-1) visits Escogido (1-0) @ 5:00 PM AST


Australian Baseball League:

Friday's Games:
Canberra (30-23) visits Adelaide (28-25) @ 7:00 PM ACT
Melbourne (19-33) visits Sydney (24-28) @ 7:30 PM AET
Perth (23-30) visits Brisbane (34-19) @ 6:30 PM AEST


Nicaraguan League Championship:

Fidencio Flores (former GCL-Granada) started and pitched 2.1 innings.  He allowed six hits, four earned runs, one home run, one walk, and struck three out for the losing decision (0-1).  (g/f:0-3)

Rivas beat Granada 4-3
LNBP Official Site Post Game

Rivas wins the championship four games to three and will participate in the Latin American Series


Puerto Rican League Playoffs:

Luis Mateo (former Memphis-Caguas) started at shortstop and batted seventh.  0-for-3 with one hit by pitch.

Caguas beat Santurce 3-1
LBPRC Official Site Post Game

Thursday's Game:
Caguas (5-7) visits Santurce (5-7) @ 7:15 PM AST


Colombian League Championship:

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


Panama League Championship:

Jonathan Rivera (GCL-Metro) started in right field and batted fifth.  2-for-4 with one double, one strikeout, and committed one error.

Panama beat Metro 10-0
TV Max Deportes Post Game

Thursday's Game:
Panama (1-1) visits Metro (1-1) @ 7:00 PM


Latin American Series (January 26, 2016):

Acayucan - Veracruz League Champion

Notes:
Scheduled released: LIV Official Site

Cardinals Winter League Notebook 1-20-16: Gustavo Martinez Strikes Out Four Over Four Scoreless Innings For The Win; Randy Ruiz Singles, Doubles, & Drives In Three Runs; Ronny Cedeno Collects Two Singles & Two RBIs

Gustavo Martinez - Oriental de Granada

Venezuelan League Playoffs:

Jose Gonzalez (Springfield free agent-La Guaira) started at catcher and batted ninth.  0-for-3 with two strikeouts, grounded into one double play, two passed balls, and allowed one stolen base.

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

Roberto Canache (former Johnson City-Caribes) entered in the eighth and pitched to three batters.  He allowed one hit and no runs.  (p-s:11-8)(g/f:0-2)

Ronny Cedeno (former MLB signing-Magallanes) started at shortstop and batted eighth.  2-for-4 with two RBIs (one w/two-outs), one fielding error, and assisted in one double play.

Magallanes beat Caribes 10-4
LVBP Official Site Post Game

Notes:
Angel Castro (former Memphis-Cibaenas/Azucareros) will join Magallanes after being eliminated from the LIDOM playoffs: Magallanes Official Site

Wednesday's Games:
Aragua (3-3) visits La Guaira (3-3) @ 7:00 PM VET
Caribes (3-3) visits Magallanes (3-3) @ 7:30 PM VET


Mexican Pacific League Championship:

Wednesday's Game:
Mazatlan (0-0) visits Mexicali (0-0) @ 7:30 PM PT


Dominican League Championship:

Notes:
Jeremy Hefner (MiLB signing-Escogido) is scheduled to pitch game four and eight if necessary.

Wednesday's Game:
Escogido (0-0) visits Licey (0-0) @ 7:30 PM AST - Nick Additon (former Memphis-Escogido) is scheduled to start


Australian Baseball League:

Thursday's Games:
Canberra (30-22) visits Adelaide (27-25) @ 7:00 PM ACT
Melbourne (19-33) visits Sydney (24-28) @ 7:30 PM AET
Perth (23-29) visits Brisbane (33-19) @ 6:30 PM AEST


Nicaraguan League Championship:

Gustavo Martinez (former GCL-Granada) entered in the fifth and pitched four innings.  He allowed three hits, no runs, one walk, threw two wild pitches, and struck four out fir the winning decision (1-0).  (g/f:4-3)

Granada beat Rivas 5-2
LNBP Official Site Post Game

Wednesday's Games:
Rivas (3-3) visits Granada (3-3) @ 6:00 PM - Fidencio Flores (former GCL-Granada) is scheduled to start


Puerto Rican League Playoffs:

Randy Ruiz (former MiLB signing-Mayaguez) started as designated hitter and batted fourth.  2-for-4 with one double, three two-out RBIs, and one run.
Ruben Gotay (former Memphis-Mayaguez) started at third base and batted fifth.  1-for-3 with one double, one two-out RBI, one walk, one strikeout, and assisted in one double play.
Anthony Garcia (Memphis-Mayaguez) started in left field and batted sixth.  1-for-3 with one hit by pitch.

Luis Mateo (former Memphis-Caguas) started a shortstop and batted second.  1-for-4 with one strikeout, grounded into one double play, and one fielding error.

Mayaguez beat Caguas 6-1
LBPRC Official Site Post Game

Wednesday's Game:
Caguas (4-7) visits Santurce (5-6) @ 7:15 PM AST


Veracruz League Championship:

Hugo Castellanos (former Memphis-Acayucan) entered in the sixth and pitched one inning.  He allowed no hits or runs.

Acayucan beat Xalapa 2-1

Acayucan wins the series fours games to one and will participate in the Latin American Series


Panama League Championship:

Jonathan Rivera (GCL-Metro) started in right field and batted fifth.  1-for-5 with one RBI and three strikeouts.

Metro beat Panama 6-2
Panama American Post Game
TV Max Deportes Post Game

Wednesday's Game:
Panama (0-1) visits Metro (1-0) @ 7:00 PM


World Baseball Classic Qualifier (February 11, 2016):

Notes:
Edgar Renteria (former St. Louis) is general manager for Colombia, Luis Urueta (former Palm Beach) is manager, and Neder Horta (former St. Louis scout) and Jolbert Cabrera (former Memphis) are coaches for the team: El Heraldo

Cardinals Winter League Notebook 1-16-16: Eugenio Velez Singles, Triples, & Drives In One Run; Jose Gonzalez Knocked In One Run; Eliezer Alfonzo & Ildemaro Vargas Received Votes For LVBP MVP

Eugenio Velez - Azucareros Toros del Este

Venezuelan League Playoffs:

Ronny Cedeno (former MLB signing-Magallanes) started at shortstop and batted seventh.  0-for-3 with one strikeout.
Jose Martinez (former Springfield-Magallanes) started at second base and batted eighth.  0-for-3 at the plate.

Pedro Rodriguez (former MiLB signing-Caribes) entered in the ninth and pitched one inning.  He allowed two hits and one earned run for the save (1).  (p-s:17-10)(g/f:2-0)

Caribes beat Magallanes 2-1
LVBP Official Site Post Game

Jose Gonzalez (Springfield free agent-La Guaira) started at catcher and batted ninth.  0-for-2 with one RBI, one run, two sacrifices, and one strikeout.
Edubray Ramos (former VSL-La Guaira) entered in the seventh and pitched one inning.  He allowed one hit, no runs, and two walks for the hold (3).   (p-s:35-20)(g/f:2-1)

La Guaira beat Aragua 7-3
LVBP Official Site Post Game

Notes:
Eliezer Alfonzo (former Peoria-Margarita) and Ildemaro Vargas (former Palm Beach-Lara) received votes MVP: El Universal

Saturday's Games:
La Guaira (2-1) visits Aragua (1-2) @ 5:30 PM VET
Magallanes (1-2) visits Caribes (2-1) @ 7:30 PM VET


Mexican Pacific League Playoffs:

No Games Scheduled For Saturday


Dominican League Playoffs:

Alberto Rosario (Memphis free agent-Estrellas) started at catcher and batted eighth.  0-for-2 with one walk, one strikeout, and one pickoff error.
Audry Perez (former St. Louis-Estrellas) entered late in the game at catcher.
Sam Gaviglio (former Springfield-Estrellas) started and pitched one inning.  He allowed two hits, three earned runs, and three walks for the losing decision (0-1).  (g/f:2-0)

Escogido beat Estrellas 7-3
LIDOM Official Site Post Game

Eugenio Velez (former Memphis-Azucareros) started in left field and batted third.  2-for-7 with one triple, one RBI, two runs, and one strikeout.
Angel Castro (former Memphis-Azucareros) started and pitched five innings.  He allowed six hits, four earned runs, two walks, threw one wild pitch, and struck five out.  (g/f:5-2)

Azucareros beat Licey 10-7 in 13 innings
LIDOM Official Site Post Game

Saturday's Games:
Estrellas (5-10) visits Licey (12-3) @ 7:30 PM AST
Escogido (6-9) visits Azucareros (7-8) @ 7:30 PM AST


Australian Baseball League:

Wayne Lundgren (former Palm Beach-Sydney) started and pitched 3.2 innings.  He allowed ten hits, seven earned runs, three walks, struck one out, and picked one runner off for the losing decision (3-7).  ( p-s: 76-49)(g/f:4-5)

Canberra beat Sydney 7-4
Canberra Official Site Post Game

Sunday's Games:
Brisbane (33-18) visits Melbourne (18-33) @ 1:05 PM AET
Adelaide (27-24) visits Perth (22-29) @ 1:05 PM AWST
Sydney (24-27) visits Canberra (29-22) @ 5:00 PM AET


Nicaraguan League Championship:

Gustavo Martinez (former GCL-Granada) started and pitched seven innings.  He allowed seven hits, three earned runs, two home runs, threw one wild pitch, one walk, and struck eight out.  (g/f:9-2)

Granada beat Rivas 5-4
LNBP Official Site Post Game

Saturday's Game:
Granada (1-2) visits Rivas (2-1) @ 4:00 PM


Puerto Rican League Playoffs:

Luis Mateo (former Memphis-Caguas) started at shortstop and batted second.  0-for-3 with one walk, one strikeout, and assisted in one double play.

Randy Ruiz (former MiLB signing-Mayaguez) started as designated hitter and batted fourth.  0-for-3 with one strikeout.
Anthony Garcia (Memphis-Mayaguez) started in right field and batted sixth.  0-for-3 at the plate.
Ruben Gotay (former Memphis-Mayaguez) entered late in the game as a pinch hitter and batted ninth.  0-for-1 at the plate.

Caguas beat Mayaguez 1-0
LBPRC Official Site Post Game

Saturday's Game:
Santurce (3-5) visits Mayaguez (6-3) @ 7:15 PM AST


Colombian League Championship:

Saturday's Game:
Monteria (23-19) visits Barranquilla (26-16) @ 5:00 PM


Panama League:

Jonathan Rivera (GCL-Metro) started in right field and batted fifth.  0-for-4 with one strikeout.

Cocle beat Metro 7-4


Arizona Winter League (February 3, 2016):

Notes:
Ozzie Canseco (former St. Louis) will be coaching this winter/spring: AWL Official Site

Cardinals Winter League Notebook 1-15-16: Nick Additon Strikes Out Three & Induces Ten Ground Outs Over Six Scoreless Innings; Eugenio Velez Singles, Walks, & Drives In One Run; Alberto Rosario Singles & Knocks In One Run

Nick Additon - Leones del Escogido

Venezuelan League Playoffs:

Notes:
Philadelphia has pulled Edubray Ramos (former VSL-La Guaira) from further action in LVBP: El Emergente

Friday's Games:
Magallanes (1-1) visits Caribes (1-1) @ 7:30 PM VET
La Guaira (1-1) visits Aragua (1-1) @ 7:30 PM VET


Mexican Pacific League Playoffs:

Iker Franco (former Springfield-Obregon) started at catcher and batted seventh.  0-for-3 with one run, one walk, one strikeout, and allowed one stolen base.

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

Friday's Games:
Mexicali (2-2) visits Navojoa (2-2) @ 7:30 PM MST
Obregon (3-1) visits Mazatlan (1-3) @ 8:00 PM MT


Dominican League Playoffs:

Alberto Rosario (Memphis free agent-Estrellas) started at catcher and batted eighth.  1-for-4 with one two-out RBI, three strikeouts, one caught stealing, and allowed one stolen base.

Estrellas beat Licey 4-0
LIDOM Official Site Post Game

Eugenio Velez (former Memphis-Azucareros) started in left field and batted third.  1-for-3 with one RBI, one run, one walk, and one sacrifice.

Nick Additon (former Memphis-Escogido) started and pitched six innings.  He allowed five hits, no runs, one walk, and struck three out.  (g/f:10-1)

Azucareros beat Escogido 8-3
LIDOM official Site Post Game

Notes:
Jorge Sosa (former St. Louis-Escogido) comments about the first female physiotherapist in the clubhouse: El Caribe

Friday's Games:
Escogido (6-9) visits Estrellas (5-10) @ 7:30 PM AST
Azucareros (7-8) visits Licey (12-3) @ 7:30 PM AST


Australian Baseball League:

Saturday's Games:
Sydney (23-26) visits Canberra (28-21) for a doubleheader beginning @ 4:00 PM AET
Brisbane (32-18) visits Melbourne (18-32) @ 6:05 PM AET
Adelaide (26-24) visits Perth (22-28) @ 7:05 PM AWST


Nicaraguan League Championship:

Friday's Game:
Rivas (2-0) visits Granada (0-2) @ 6:00 PM


Puerto Rican League Playoffs:

Luis Mateo (former Memphis-Caguas) started at shortstop and batted second.  1-for-4 with one double, one strikeout, one fielding error, and assisted in one double play.

J.C. Romero (former St. Louis-Santurce) entered in the ninth and pitched to one batter.  He allowed no hits or runs.  (g/f:1-0)(ir-s:2-0)

Santurce beat Caguas 8-2
LBPRC Official Site Post Game

Friday's Game:
Caguas (3-5) visits Mayaguez (6-2) @ 7:15 PM AST


Colombian League Championship:

Friday's Game:
Monteria (23-19) visits Barranquilla (26-16) @ 5:00 PM


Veracruz League Championship:

Hugo Castellanos (former Memphis-Acayucan) entered in the tenth and pitched a third of an inning.  He allowed no hits or runs.

Xalapa and Acayucan tied 2-2, suspended after 11th inning
LIV Official Site Announcement


Panama League:

Jonathan Rivera (GCL-Metro) started in right field and batted fifth.  1-for-4 with two strikeouts.

Veraguas beat Metro 4-0

Friday's Games:
Veraguas (8-20) visits Panama (17-9) @ 4:00 PM
Metro (16-11) visits Cocle (13-14) @ 7:00 PM


Cuban League:

Notes:
Yulieski Gourriel (Industriales) was named Player of the Week: Baseball Cuba