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Arizona Fall League:

Tommy Edman (Memphis-Surprise) started at shortstop and batted leadoff.  1-for-5 with one walk, two strikeouts, and assisted in one double play.
Andy Young (Memphis-Surprise) started at second base and batted third.  0-for-3 with two walks.
Will Latcham (Memphis-Surprise) entered in the ninth and pitched one inning.  He allowed two hits, two earned runs, one home run, and sttuck one out for the losing decision (0-1).  (p-s:18-11)(g/f:1-0)

Mesa beat Surprise 4-2

Thursday's Games:
Salt River (11-8) visits Glendale (8-11) @ 12:35 PM MST
Surprise (7-12) visits Mesa (9-10) @ 12:35 PM MST
Peoria (13-6) visits Scottsdale (9-10) @ 6:35 PM MST


Mexican Pacific League:

Daric Barton (former Peoria-Jalisco) started at first base and batted fifth.  3-for-5 with one double, one two-out RBI, one run, one strikeout, and assisted in two double plays.
Kevin Medrano (former 2011 draft selection-Jalisco) started in centerfield moved to left, batting eighth.  3-for-5 with one double, two RBIs, and three runs.

Jalisco beat Navojoa 11-2
LMP Official Site Post Game

Ramon Urias (Memphis-Mochis) started at second base and batted third.  1-for-3 with one run, one walk, one strikeout, and assisted in three double plays.
Hector Villalobos (state College-Mochis) entered in the eighth and pitched to one batter.  He allowed no hits or runs, and struck one out.  (p-s:5-3)(i-rs:1-0)

John Nogowski (Springfield-Obregon) started at first base and batted fifth.  2-for-4 with one home run, two RBIs, one run, and assisted in two double plays.
Richy Pedroza (former Peoria-Obregon) started at second base and batted ninth.  2-for-4 with one two-out RBI, one run, one strikeout, and assisted in two double plays.

Obregon beat Mochis 8-3
LMP Official Site Post Game

Colin Walsh (former Springfield-Mexicali) started as designated hitter and batted fourth.  1-for-4 with one strikeout.

Cedric Hunter (former Memphis-Hermosillo) started in right field and batted second.  1-for-4 with one ground into double play.

Hermosillo beat Mexicali 4-0
LMP Official Site Post Game

Alexis Wilson (State College-Culiacan) started at catcher and batted ninth.  0-for-2 at the plate.

Mazatlan beat Culiacan 6-3
LMP Official Site Post Game

Thursday's Games:
Navojoa (7-8) visits Jalisco (9-7) @ 7:15 PM CST
Mochis (8-8) visits Obregon (8-8) @ 7:10 PM MST
Mexicali (7-8) vsitis Hermosillo (7-9) @ 7:30 PM MST
Culiacan (7-9) visits Mazatlan (10-6) @ 8:00 PM MST


Venezuelan League:

Ronny Cedeno (former St. Louis signing-Magallanes) started at third base and batted second.  4-for-6 with one double, two home runs, three RBIs, four runs, one throing error, and assisted in one double play.
Rayder Ascanio (Peoria-Magallanes) started at shortstop and batted ninth.  2-for-4 with one home run, three RBIs, one run, and one walk.

Magallanes beat Margarita 18-2
LVBP Official Site Post Game

Cesar Valera (former Palm Beach-Caribes) started at second base and batted sixth.  2-for-5 with two RBIs, one run, and one strikeout.

Caribes beat Aragua 10-2
LVBP Official Site Post Game

Notes:
Richard Castillo (former Memphis-Zulia) was removed from the Zulia active roster: El Emergente

Thursday's Games:
Caribes (6-9) visits La Guaira (4-11) @ 6:00 PM VET
Magallanes (8-7) visits Margarita (9-7) @ 6:00 PM VET
Lara (11-5) visits Zulia (7-8) @ 7:00 PM VET
Caracas (11-5) visits Aragua (5-9) @ 7:00 PM VET


Venezuelan Parallel League:

Carlos Talavera (former Johnson City-Aragua B) started in right field and batted eighth.  1-for-3 with one run, one stolen base, and one strikeout.

Philadelphia beat Aragua B 3-1

Thursday's Games:
Aragua B (4-5) visits Aragua (6-4) @ 9:00 AM VET
Los Angeles (4-1-1) visits Philadelphia (2-9) @ 10:00 AM VET


Dominican League:

Eugenio Velez (former Memphis-Cibaenas) entered late in the game as a pinch hitter and batted seventh.  0-for-1 with one strikeout.

Escogido beat Cibaenas 6-1
LIDOM Official Site Post Game

Audry Perez (former St. Louis-Estrellas) entered late in the game at catcher.
Ramon Santos (Springfield-Estrellas) entered in the fifth and pitched to two batters.  He allowed one hit and no runs.  (g/f:1-0)(ir-s:2-0)

Cibao beat Estrellas 5-1
LIDOM Official Site Post Game

No Games Scheduled For Thursday


Dominican Parallel League:

Estarlin Arias (former Springfield-Escogido) entered in the seventh and pitched one inning.  He allowed one hit and no runs.

Licey beat Escogido 1-0


Colombian League (November 2, 2018):

Notes:
Jhon Torres (GCL-Sincelejo) began training with Sincelejo on Wednesday: The Meridian


Nicaraguan League (November 3, 2018):

Notes:
Edgard Montiel (former DSL-Chinandega) is listed on the Chinandega roster for 2018-19 season: LBPN Official Site

Fidencio Flores (former GCL-Boer) is listed on the Boer roster for 2018-19 season: La Prensa

Cardinals Winter League Notebook 1-6-18: Ronny Cedeno Singles Twice & Drives In One Run; Hector Hernandez Strikes Out One Over Two Scoreless Innings For The Win; Audry Perez Singles & Knocks In One Run

Ronny Cedeno - Navegantes del Magallanes

Mexican Pacific League Playoffs:
Alexis Wilson (State College-Culiacan) entered late in the game at catcher and batted ninth.  0-for-1 at the plate.

Jalisco beat Culiacan 7-6 in 12 innings
LMP Official Site Post Game

Randy Arozarena (Springfield-Navojoa) started in left field and batted second.  0-for-4 with one hit by pitch, strikeouts, and grounded into one double play.

Cedric Hunter (former Memphis-Hermosillo) started in left field and batted leadoff.  1-for-4 with one run.
Efren Navarro (former Memphis-Hermosillo) started at first base and batted third.  0-for-2 with one RBI, one walk, one sac fly, and assisted in one double play.
Luis Garcia (former New Haven-Hermosillo) entered late in the game as a pinch hitter and batted eighth.  0-for-1 at the plate.

Navojoa beat Hermosillo 5-1
LMP Official Site Post Game

Niko Vasquez (former Springfield-Mazatlan) started at shortstop and batted eighth.  0-for-1 with one hit by pitch and one caught stealing.

Mexicali beat Mazatlan 1-0
LMP Official Site Post Game

Saturday's Games:
Culiacan (2-2) visits Jalisco (2-2) @ 6:15 PM CT
Mexicali (3-1) visits Mazatlan (1-3) @ 6:00 PM MT
Navojoa (3-1) visits Hermosillo (1-3) @ 6:00 PM MST


Venezuelan League Playoffs:

Ildemaro Vargas (former Springfield-Lara) started at second base and batted leadoff.  1-for-5 with one run, one stolen base, and two strikeouts.
Rangel Ravelo (Memphis-Lara) started at first base and batted third.  1-for-3 with two walks, one stolen base, and two strikeouts.
Eugenio Velez (former Memphis-Lara) started in left field and batted seventh.  0-for-2 with one run, one walk, one hit by pitch, one stolen base, and one strikeout.

Jermaine Curtis (former St. Louis-Zulia) started at third base and batted sixth.  0-for-4 with one strikeout.

Zulia beat Lara 4-3
LVBP Official Site Post Game

Wilfredo Tovar (Memphis-Caracas) started at second base and batted second.  0-for-3 with two walks, two strikeouts, and assisted in one double play.
Miguel Socolovich (former St. Louis-Caracas) entered in the eighth and pitched one inning.  He allowed no hits or runs, and struck two out.  (p-s:19-12)

Aragua beat Caracas 2-1 in 10 innings
LVBP Official Site Post Game

Ronny Cedeno (former St. Louis-Magallanes) started at second base and batted second.  2-for-5 with one RBI, one caught stealing, and assisted in one double play.
Jose Martinez (former Springfield-Magallanes) started at third base and batted eighth.  2-for-3 with one run, one walk, and assisted in one double play.
Rayder Ascanio (Palm Beach-Magallanes) started at shortstop and batted ninth.  0-for-4 with one run and two strikeouts.

Rafael Ortega (former Memphis-Caribes) started in centerfield and batted leadoff.  2-for-5 with two doubles and one outfield assist.

Caribes beat Magallanes 6-4
LVBP Official Site Post Game

Notes:
Richard Castillo (former Memphis-Zulia) ws placed on the 14-day restrictive list by Zulia: LVBP Official Site

Ildemaro Vargas (former Springfield-Lara) talks about his play in the playoffs: Meridiano

Wilfredo Tovar (Memphis-Caracas) is helping lead Caracas in the playoffs: Meridiano

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


Dominican League Round Robin:

Donovan Solano (former Memphis-Licey) started at second base and batted sixth.  1-for-6 with two strikeouts, one fielding error, and assisted in one double play.

Audry Perez (former St. Louis-Escogido) started at catcher and batted eighth.  1-for-4 with one RBI and threw out two of four base runners.

Escogido beat Licey 3-2 in 12 innings
LIDOM Official Site Post Game

Notes:
Pedro Echemendia (Memphis-Licey) is getting the start Saturday for Licey: Licey Official Site

Saturday's Games:
Cibao (2-5) visits Licey (6-1) @ 2:00 PM AST
Cibaenas (3-4) visits Escogido (3-4) @ 7:30 PM AST


Nicaraguan League:

Edgard Montiel (former DSL-Chinandega) started at third base and batted fifth.  1-for-4 with one strikeout.
Curt Smith (former Springfield-Chinandega) started as designated hitter and batted sixth.  0-for-2 with one walk and grounded into one double play.

Rivas beat Chinandega 10-0
LBPN Official Site Post Game

Notes:
LBPN will only be sending one team to the Latin American Series: La Prensa


Colombian League Round Robin:

Notes:
Sincelejo beat Monteria 11-10 in extra innings: LCBP Official Site

Saturday's Games:
Barranquilla (1-1) visits Sincelejo (3-0) @ 6:00 PM


Panama League Championship:

Notes:
Cocle beat Urraca 3-2 and claim the championship: TV Max Deportes


Puerto Rican League:

Hector Hernandez (former Palm Beach-Santurce) entered in the seventh and pitched two innings.  He allowed one hit, no runs, one walk, threw one wild pitch, and struck one out for the winning decision (1-0).  (p-s:14-9)(g/f:2-2)

Anthony Garcia (former Memphis-Carolina) started in right field and batted third.  0-for-2 with one run, two walks, one strikeout, and grounded into one double play.

Santurce beat Carolina 9-4
LBPRC Official Site Post Game

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

Yariel Gonzalez (former State College-Mayaguez) started as designated hitter and batted seventh.  0-for-3 with one RBI and one sac fly.

Mayaguez beat Caguas 8-3
LBPRC Official Site Post Game

Saturday's Games:
Mayaguez (1-0) visits Carolina (0-1) @ 11:00 AM AST
Caguas (0-1) visits Santurce (1-0) @ 3:30 PM AST

Cardinals Winter League Notebook 12-30-17: Richard Castillo Strikes Out Three Over Four Scoreless Innings; Randy Arozarena Singles, Walks, & Drives In One Run; Jermaine Curtis Doubles Twice

Richard Castillo - Aguilas del Zulia

Mexican Pacific League:

Niko Vasquez (former Springfield-Mazatlan) started at shortstop and batted seventh.  1-for-2 with one walk and one fielding error.

Mazatlan beat Obregon 7-1
LMP Official Site Post Game

Randy Arozarena (Springfield-Navojoa) started in left field and moved to right, batting second.  1-for-2 with one RBI, one walk, one sacrifice, one hit by pitch, one caught stealing, and one fielding error.

Navojoa beat Mochis 6-4
LMP Official Site Post Game

Cedric Hunter (former Memphis-Hermosillo) started in left field and batted leadoff.  1-for-5 with one run and one strikeout.
Efren Navarro (former Memphis-Hermosillo) started at first base and batted third.  1-for-4 with one run, one strikeout, and assisted in three double plays.
Irving Lopez (State College-Hermosillo) started at second base and batted eighth.  0-for-3 with one sacrifice, one strikeout, and assisted in three double plays.
Fernando Salas (former St. Louis-Hermosillo) entered in the ninth and pitched to three batters.  He allowed one hit, no runs, and struck one out.  (p-s:10-9)(g/f:1-0)

Mexicali beat Hermosillo 4-3
LMP Official Site Post Game

Notes:
Oliver Perez (Washington free agent-Culiacan) will pitch for Culiacan during playoffs: Culiacan Official Site

No Games Scheduled Until Monday


Venezuelan League:

Ildemaro Vargas (former Springfield-Lara) started at second base and batted leadoff.  1-for-4 with one double, two strikeouts, and assisted in one double play.
Rangel Ravelo (Memphis-Lara) started as designated hitter and batted fourth.  1-for-4 at the plate.

Jermaine Curtis (former St. Louis-Zulia) started at third base and batted fifth.  2-for-4 with two doubles.
Richard Castillo (former Memphis-Zulia) started and pitched four innings.  He allowed four hits, no runs, one intentional walk, and struck three out.  (p-s:57-35)(g/f:4-4)

Lara beat Zulia 1-0
LVBP Official Site Post Game

Rayder Ascanio (Palm Beach-Magallanes) started at shortstop and batted second.  3-for-5 with one run, one strikeout, and assisted in one double play.
Jose Martinez (former Springfield-Magallanes) started at third base and batted seventh.  1-for-4 with one double, one run, one strikeout, and assisted in one double play.

Caribes beat Magallanes 7-4
LVBP Official Site Post Game

Notes:
Eugenio Velez (former Memphis-Azucareros) signed with Lara after Azucareros was eliminated from LIDOM postseason: El Emergente

Kender Villegas (former Palm Beach-Margarita), Gabriel Lino (Memphis free agent-Margarita), Imeldo Diaz (Johnson City-Margarita), and Kevin Medrano (former 2011 draft selection-Margarita) were available for the LVBP playoff draft, but were not selected: El Emergente

Playoffs Begin On Tuesday


Dominican League Round Robin:

Audry Perez (former St. Louis-Escogido) started at catcher and batted eighth.  1-for-3 and threw out one base runner.

Cibaenas beat Escogido 9-3
LIDOM Official Site Post Game

Donovan Solano (former Memphis-Licey) started at third base and batted second.  0-for-7 with one strikeout.

Licey beat Cibao 5-3 in 16 innings
Bengaleses Post Game

Saturday's Games:
Escogido visits Cibaenas @ 7:30 PM AST


Nicaraguan League:

Edgard Montiel (former DSL-Chinandega) started as designated hitter and batted fifth.  0-for-3 with one run, one walk, and one strikeout.
Curt Smith (former Springfield-Chinandega) entered late in the game as designated hitter and batted fifth.  One walk at the plate.

Chinandega beat Rivas 11-3
LBPN Official Site Post Game

Saturday's Games:
Boer (18-20) visits Leon (18-21)
Rivas (21-18) visits Chinandega (20-18)

Cardinals Winter League Notebook 12-18-17: Fabian Blanco Struck Out Six & Walked Three Over Nine Innings With 3.00 ERA & 1.67 WHIP In Four Parallel league Appearances; Kevin Medrano Doubles & Drives In Two Runs; Rafael Ortega Walks & Hits A Solo Home Run

Fabian Blanco - Cardenales de Lara

Mexican Pacific League:

Niko Vasquez (former Springfield-Mazatlan) started at shortstop and batted eighth.  0-for-3 with ground into double play.

Mexicali beat Mazatlan 4-2
LMP Official Site Post Game

No Games Scheduled For Monday


Venezuelan League:

Ronny Cedeno (former St. Louis-Magallanes) started at second base and batted second.  2-for-4 with one two-out RBI, two runs, one walk, one strikeout, and assisted in one double play.
Rayder Ascanio (Palm Beach-Magallanes) started at shortstop and batted ninth.  0-for-3 with one run, one walk, and assisted in one double play.
Pedro Rodriguez (former MiLB signing-Magallanes) entered in the eighth and pitched one inning.  He allowed one hit, no runs, and struck one out.  (p-s:13-10)(g/f:2-0)

Ildemaro Vargas (former Springfield-Lara) started at second base and batted leadoff.  1-for-4 with one double and one run.
Rangel Ravelo (Memphis-Lara) started at first base and batted third.  2-for-4 with one ground into double play.

Magallanes beat Lara 7-1
LVBP Official Site Post Game

Anthony Garcia (former Memphis-Caracas) started in left field and batted third.  1-for-4 with one run and one strikeout.
Leobaldo Pina (Palm Beach-Caracas) started at third base and batted ninth.  0-for-3 with one ground into double play.

La Guaira beat Caracas 11-4
LVBP Official Site Post Game

David Bergin (former Quad Cities-Aragua) started as designated hitter and batted sixth.  1-for-3 with one two-out RBI.

Rafael Ortega (former Memphis-Caribes) started in centerfield and batted leadoff.  1-for-4 with one home run, one RBI, two runs, and one walk.
Cesar Valera (former Palm Beach-Caribes) started at shortstop and batted ninth.  0-for-3 with one run, one walk, two strikeouts, one fielding error, and assisted in one double play.

Caribes beat Aragua 8-1
LVBP Official Site Post Game

Breyvic Valera (St. Louis-Margarita) started in right field and batted second.  1-for-3 with one double, one RBI, one run, one walk, and grounded into one double play.
Kevin Medrano (former 2011 draft selection-Margarita) started at second base and batted fourth.  1-for-4 with one double, two RBIs, one strikeout, and assisted in one double play.
Imeldo Diaz (Johnson City-Margarita) started at third base and batted fifth.  2-for-4 with one caught stealing and assisted in one double play.

Richard Castillo (former Memphis-Zulia) entered in the ninth and pitched one inning.  He allowed one hit, no runs, and struck one out.  (p-s:14-11)(g/f:1-0)

Margarita beat Zulia 4-2
LVBP Official Site Post Game

Notes:
Rafael Ortega (former Memphis-Caribes) extended his hitting streak to 15 games: LVBP Official Site

Monday's Game:
Aragua (29-27) visits La Guaira (21-34) @ 7:00 PM VET


Venezuelan Parallel League:

Final Regular Season Stats:
Imeldo Diaz (Johnson City-Margarita/Aragua) played in 17 games going 20-for-60 (.333) with six hits, one triple, ten RBIs, 28 total bases, 14 runs, nine walks, one sac fly, three stolen bases, six strikeouts, three caught stealing, .414 OBP, and .467 SLG.
David Bergin (former Quad Cities-Margarita/Aragua) played in two games going 2-for-8 (.250) with two total bases, one run, two walks, one strikeout, .400 OBP, and .250 SLG.
Carlos Talavera (Johnson City-Margarita/Aragua) played in 22 games going 17-for-69 (.246) with two doubles, three triples, one home run, four RBIs, 28 total bases, 12 runs, 18 walks, one hit by pitch, one sacrifice, two stolen bases, 21 strikeouts, two caught stealing, .409 OBP, and .406 SLG.
Kevin Medrano (former 2011 draft selection-Margarita/Aragua) played in one game going 0-for-4 (.000) with two runs, one walk, one stolen base, and .200 OBP.

Juan Gonzalez (former Memphis-La Guaira) made two relief appearances posting a 1-0 record, 0.00 ERA, and 1.00 WHIP.  He allowed two hits, no runs, hit one batter, and struck two out over two innings.
Anderson Gerdel (former Palm Beach-La Guaira) made four relief appearances posting a 1-0 record, 1.93 ERA, and 1.50 WHIP.  He allowed six hits, one earned run, one walk, and struck two out over 4.2 innings.
Fabian Blanco (Johnson City-Lara) made four appearances (one starts) posting a 0-0 record, 3.00 ERA, and 1.67 WHIP.  He allowed 12 hits, four runs (three earned), three walks, threw two wild pitches, and struck six out over nine innings.
Jose Gomez (former Johnson City-La Guaira) made 11 appearances (five earned) posting a 0-2 record, 4.28 ERA, 1.61 WHIP, and one save.  He allowed 31 hits, 16 runs (13 earned), three home runs, 13 walks, hit three batters, threw two wild pitches, and struck 20 over 27.1 innings.

Final Semi-Final Stats:
David Bergin (former Quad Cities-Margarita/Aragua) played in one game going 0-for-2 (.000) with two walks, one hit by pitch, one strikeout, and .600 OBP.
Carlos Talavera (Johnson City-Margarita/Aragua) played in one game going 0-for-3 (.000) with one RBI, two walks, one strikeout, and .400 OBP.

Final Championship Stats:
Carlos Talavera (Johnson City-Margarita/Aragua) played in three games going 4-for-10 (.400) with one double, two RBIs, five total bases, one run, two walks, one stolen base, two strikeouts, .500 OBP, and .500 SLG.
David Bergin (former Quad Cities-Margarita/Aragua) played in two games going 2-for-6 (.333) with two doubles, two RBIs, four total bases, two walks, one hit by pitch, two strikeouts, .556 OBP, and .667 SLG.

Anderson Gerdel (former Palm Beach-La Guaira) made two relief appearances posting a 0-0 record, 0.00 ERA, and 1.20 WHIP.  He allowed one hit, no runs, one walk, and struck two out over 1.2 innings.
Juan Gonzalez (former Memphis-La Guaira) made two relief appearances posting a 0-0 record, 2.70 ERA, and 1.20 WHIP.  He allowed three hits, one earned run, one walk, and struck four out over 3.1 innings.


Dominican League:

Donovan Solano (former Memphis-Licey) started at third base and batted sixth.  2-for-5 with one RBI, one run, and two strikeouts.
Pedro Echemendia (Memphis-Licey) started and pitched 1.2 innings.  He allowed five hits, five runs (three earned), hit one batter, threw one wild pitch, and struck two out.  (g/f:3-1)

Cibaenas beat Licey 11-8
Bengaleses Post Game

Alberto Rosario (St. Louis free agent-Estrellas) started at catcher and batted eighth.  0-for-2 and allowed two stolen bases.
Audry Perez (former St. Louis-Estrellas) entered late in the game at catcher.

Cibao beat Estrellas 6-1
LIDOM Official Site Post Game

Eugenio Velez (former Memphis-Azucareros) started in left field and batted sixth.  0-for-4 with three strikeouts.
Raul Valdes (former St. Louis-Azucareros) started and pitched nine innings.  He allowed six hits, three runs (two earned), one walk, and struck three out for the losing decision (1-7).  (g/f:6-10)

Escogido beat Licey 3-0
LIDOM Official Site Post Game

Monday's Game:
Estrellas (23-23) visits Cibaenas (25-21) @ 8:00 PM AST


Colombian League:

Geddy Guerra (former VSL-Monteria) pitched four and a third and innings in the start and earned the loss and Ramon Ulacio (former GCL-Monteria) also pitched as Sincelejo beat Monteria 12-1: LCBP Official Site

No Games Scheduled For Monday

Cardinals Winter League Notebook 12-8-17: Randy Arozarena Singles, Homers, & Drives In Two Runs; Angel Castro Strikes Out Two Over Three Scoreless Innings; Donovan Solano Singles Twice, Doubles, & Knocks In One Run

Randy Arozarena - Mayos de Navajoa

Mexican Pacific League:

Jesus Cruz (State College-Jalisco) entered in the third and pitched two innings.  He allowed no hits or runs, three walks, hit one batter, and struck one out.  (p-s:40-20)(g/f:2-3)
Robert Stock (former Palm Beach-Jalisco) entered in the ninth and pitched to seven batters.  He allowed three hits, four earned runs, two walks, and struck one out.  (p-s:25-13)(g/f:1-0)

Mexicali beat Jalisco 17-5
LMP Official Site Post Game

Richy Pedroza (former Peoria-Obregon) started at shortstop and batted second.  3-for-4 with one caught stealing and assisted in two double plays.

Obregon beat Mazatlan 4-0
LMP Official Site Post Game

Randy Arozarena (Springfield-Navojoa) started in right field and batted leadoff.  2-for-5 with one home run, two RBIs (one w/two-outs), two runs, and three strikeouts.

Navojoa beat Mochis 7-3
LMP Official Site Post Game

Efren Navarro (former Memphis-Hermosillo) started in right field and batted third. 3-for-4 with one double, one triple, and one two-out RBI.
Luis Garcia (former New Haven-Hermosillo) started as designated hitter and batted fourth.  0-for-4 with two strikeouts.
Allen Cordoba (former Johnson City-Hermosillo) started at third base and batted fifth.  0-for-3 with one walk and one strikeout.

Culiacan beat Hermosillo 5-1
LMP Official Site Post Game

Friday's Games:
Mochis (19-31) visits Jalisco (23-27) @ 7:15 PM CT
Mazatlan (30-20) visits Navjoa (27-23) @ 7:30 PM MST
Obregon (20-30) visits Hermosilllo (26-24) @ 7:30 PM MST
Mexicali (28-22) visits Culiacan (27-23) @ 7:35 PM MT


Venezuelan League:

Breyvic Valera (St. Louis-Margarita) started at second base and batted third.  1-for-3 with one RBI, one run, and grounded into one double play/
Kevin Medrano (former 2011 draft selection-Margarita) started at shortstop and batted sixth.  1-for-2 with one walk and one strikeout.
Kender Villegas (former Palm Beach-Margarita) entered in the sixth and pitched to three batters. He allowed no hits, one earned run, and one intentional walk.  (p-s:7-5)(g/f:2-0)(ir-s:2-1)

Aragua beat Margarita 7-4 in game one of a doubleheader
LVBP Official Site Post Game

Kevin Medrano (former 2011 draft selection-Margarita) started at second base and batted sixth.  2-for-3 with one caught stealing.
Gabriel Lino (Memphis free agent-Margarita) started at catcher and batted eighth.  1-for-3 with two strikeouts.

Aragua beat Margarita 8-0 in game two of doubleheader
LVBP Official Site Post Game

Richard Castillo (former Memphis-Zulia) entered in the ninth and pitched one inning.  He allowed one hit, no runs, and struck one out.  (p-s:12-9)(g/f:2-0)

Rafael Ortega (former Memphis-Caribes) started in centerfield and batted leadoff.  2-for-4 with one strikeout and one outfield assist.

Zulia beat Caribes 9-1
LVBP Official Site Post Game

Ildemaro Vargas (former Springfield-Lara) started at second base and batted leadoff.  0-for-5 with one run, grounded into one double play, and assisted in one double play.

Lara beat La Guaira 8-7
LVBP Official Site Post Game

Notes:
Jose 'Cafecito' Martinez (St. Louis-La Guaira) is expected to be activated by La Guaira next week: LVBP Official Site

Cesar Valera (former Palm Beach-Caribes) is looked at as an important piece to Caribes' future: Lider

Rangel Ravelo (Memphis-Lara) was removed from the Lara active roster with a thigh injury: Lider

Friday's Games:
Zulia (23-24) visits Caribes (21-27) @ 7:00 PM VET
Margarita (19-30) visits Magallanes (29-19) @ 7:00 PM VET
Lara (25-21) visits Caracas (28-20) @ 7:00 PM VET
La Guaira (18-28) visits Aragua (27-21) @ 7:00 PM VET


Dominican League:

Eugenio Velez (former Memphis-Azucareros) entered late in the game as a pinch runner.
Luis Cruz (former Memphis-Azucareros) entered late in the game at catcher and allowed two stolen bases.

Donovan Solano (former Memphis-Licey) started at third base and batted eighth.  3-for-5 with one double, one RBI, one run, one throwing error, and assisted in one double play.

Licey beat Azucareros 3-2 in 10 innings
LIDOM Official Site Post Game

Angel Castro (former Memphis-Cibaenas) entered in the second and pitched three innings.  He allowed four hits, no runs, one walk, and struck two out.  (g/f:4-1)

Sandy Alcantara (St. Louis-Cibao) entered in the fifth and pitched 1.1 innings.  He allowed one hit, no runs, three walks, and threw one wild pitch.  (g/f:4-0)

Cibao beat Cibaenas 6-3
LIDOM Official Site Post Game

Friday's Games:
Azucareros (10-17) visits Escogido (12-15) @ 7:15 PM AST
Cibao (16-10) visits Estrellas (16-9) @ 7:30 PM AST
Licey (11-16) visits Cibaenas (14-12) @ 8:00 PM AST


Nicaraguan League:

Stats:
Edgard Montiel (former DSL-Chinandega) has played in 26 games going 26-for-89 (.292) with seven doubles, one triple, one home run, 13 RBIs, 38 total bases, 13 runs, 13 walks (three intantional), four hit by pitches, one sacrifice, one sac fly, one caught stealing, eight strikeouts, grounded into three double plays, .418 OBP, .427 SLG, and .845 OPS.
Curt Smith (former Springfield-Chinandega) has played in 30 games going 24-for-108 (.222) with three doubles, five home runs, eight RBIs, 42 total bases, 16 runs, 20 walks (two intentional), three hit by pitches, one sacrifice, one stolen base, 17 strikeouts, grounded into one double play, .368 OBP, .389 SLG, and .757 OPS.

Friday's Games:
Rivas (16-13) visits Leon (14-16)
Chinandega (14-16) visits Boer (15-14)


Colombian League:

Stats:
Enrique Perez (GCL-Barranquilla) has a 0-0 record and 0.00 ERA.  He's allowed no hits or runs, hit one batter, and struck two out over one inning.
Gueddy Guerra (former VSL-Monteria) has a 4-1 record and 0.96 ERA.  He's allowed 22 hits, nine runs (four earned), one home run, 12 walks, hit three batters, thrown one wild pitch, and struck 32 out over 37.1 innings.
Jackson Solarte (former VSL-Sinceljo) has a 1-0 record and 1.69 ERA. He's allowed nine hits, three runs (two earned), seven walks, and struck seven out over 10.2 innings.
Dewin Perez (Peoria-Barranquilla) has a 1-1 record and 2.00 ERA.  He's allowed eight hits, three runs (two earned), five walks, thrown three wild pitches, and struck 14 out over nine innings.
Jonathan Escudero (former Palm Beach-Barranquilla) has a 1-3 record and 2.55 ERA.  He's allowed 18 hits, eight runs (seven earned), one home run, nine walks, hit one batter, thrown one wild pitch, and struck 20 out over 24.2 innings.
Jose Calero (former GCL-Sincelejo) has a 0-2 record and 5.95 ERA.  He's allowed 25 hits, 13 earned runs, one home run, three walks, one balk, thrown one wild pitch, and struck 17 out over 19.2 innings.
Ramon Ulacio (former GCL-Monteria) has a 0-2 record and 7.15 ERA.  He's allowed 31 hits, 18 earned runs, four home runs, nine walks, hit five batters, thrown six wild pitches, and struck 21 out over 22.2 innings.

Friday's Games:
Monteria (15-10) visits Cartagena (6-19) @ 7:00 PM
Barranquilla (14-11) visits Sincelejo (15-10) @ 7:00 PM

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

Joel Pineiro (far right) - Puerto Rico

Arizona Fall League:

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

Mesa beat Surprise 8-5
MLB Official Site Post Game

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


Mexican Pacific League:

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

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

Jalisco beat Hermosillo 9-6
LMP Official Site Post Game

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

Obregon beat Navojoa 6-2
LMP Official Site Post Game

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

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


Venezuelan League:

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

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

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

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

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

Margarita beat Caracas 4-3
LVBP Official Site Post Game

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

Aragua beat Caribes 7-6
LVBP Official Site Post Game

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

Lara beat Magallanes 4-3
LVBP Official Site Post Game

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

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

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

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


Venezuelan Parallel League:

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

Boston beat Margarita-Aragua 9-8

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


Dominican League:

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

Azucareros beat Licey 11-9
LIDOM Official Site Post Game

No Games Scheduled For Thursday


Nicaraguan League:

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

Chinandega beat Rivas 6-5
LBPN Official Site Post Game

No Games Scheduled For Thursday


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

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

Cardinals Winter League Notebook 10-27-17: Jamie Romak Re-Signed With SK In KBO; Efren Navarro Singles Twice & Drives In Two Runs; Cesar Valera Collects Three Singles & One RBI

Jamie Romak - SK Wyverns

Korean Baseball Organization:

Notes:
SK re-signed Jamie Romak (former Memphis-SK) for the 2018 season: Yonhap News Agency


Arizona Fall League:

Oscar Mercado (Springfield-Surprise) started in centerfield and batted leadoff.  2-for-3 with two walks and one strikeout.
Andrew Knizner (Springfield-Surprise) started at first base and batted fourth.  1-for-5 with one run and grounded into two double plays.
Edmundo Sosa (Palm Beach-Surprise) started at shortstop and batted seventh.  2-for-4 with one triple, one RBI, and one run.
Jordan Hicks (Palm Beach-Surprise) entered in the fifth and pitched two innings.  He allowed five hits, four earned runs, one home run, one walk, and struck three out for the blown save (1) and losing decision (0-2).  (p-s:36-22)(g/f:2-0)

Glendale beat Surprise 10-5
MLB Official Site Post Game

Ian Rice (former 2012 draft selection-Mesa) started at first base and batted ninth.  1-for-3 with one walk, two strikeouts, and one fielding error.

Peoria beat Mesa 19-4
MLB Official Site Post Game

Peter Mooney (former 2010 draft selection-Salt River) entered late in the game as a pinch runner and scored one run.

Salt River and Scottsdale tied 4-4 after 11 innings
MLB Official Site Post Game

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


Mexican Pacific League:

Jesus Cruz (State College-Jalisco) started and pitched 5.1 innings.  He allowed four hits, two earned runs, one home run, and struck three out.  (p-s:70-50)(g/f:7-3)

Jalisco beat Mexicali 3-2
LMP Official Site Post Game

Cedric Hunter (former Memphis-Obregon) started as designated hitter and batted fifth.  0-for-3 with one walk.

Mochis beat Obregon 7-2

Alexis Wilson (State College-Culiacan) started at catcher and batted ninth.  0-for-4 with one strikeout.

Efren Navarro (former Memphis-Hermosillo) started at first base and batted third.  2-for-3 with two RBIs, two runs, one sac fly, one strikeout, and assisted in one double play.

Hermosillo beat Culiacan 17-4
LMP Official Site Post Game

Randy Arozarena (Springfield-Navojoa) started in left field and batted leadoff.  1-for-4 with one run and one strikeout.
Niko Vasquez (former Springfield-Navojoa) started at shortstop and batted fifth.  2-for-4 with one run and one strikeout.

Navojoa beat Mazatlan 9-5
LMP Official Site Post Game

Notes:
Luis Garcia (former New Haven-Hermosillo) was placed on the inactive list: LMP Official Site

Friday's Games:
Mazatlan (8-6) visits Jalisco (9-5) @ 7:15 PM CT
Hermosillo (9-5) visits Mochis (5-9) @ 7:30 PM MT
Navojoa (6-8) visits Culiacan (8-6) @ 7:35 PM MT
Mexicali (7-7) visits Obregon (4-10) @ 7:10 PM MST


Venezuelan League:

Rangel Ravelo (Memphis-Lara) started as designated hitter and batted third.  1-for-2 at the plate.
Gabriel Lino (Memphis-Lara) started at catcher and batted ninth.  0-for-3 with one strikeout.

Wilfredo Tovar (Memphis-Caracas) started at shortstop and batted leadoff.  2-for-4 with one double, one run, and assisted in one double play.

Caracas beat Lara 4-1
LVBP Official Site Post Game

Cesar Valera (former Palm Beach-Caribes) started as designated hitter and batted ninth.  3-for-4 with one two-out RBI and one strikeout.

Caribes beat La Guaira 6-5
LVBP Official Site Post Game

Richard Castillo (former Memphis-Zulia) entered in the sixth and pitched three innings.  He allowed one hit, one earned run, and one home run for the winning decision (1-0).  (p-s:26-16)(g/f:2-3)

Zulia beat Aragua 4-3
LVBP Official Site Post Game

Dennis Ortega (State College-Margarita) started as designated hitter and batted eighth.  1-for-4 with three strikeouts.

Jose Martinez (former Springfield-Magallanes) started at third base and batted eighth.  0-for-2 with one run and one walk.

Margarita beat Magallanes 6-2
LVBP Official Site Post Game

Notes:
Wilfredo Tovar (Memphis-Caracas) will be getting more playing time at second base: El Emergente

Ildemaro Vargas (former Springfield-Lara) is expected to join Lara on November 15th: El Emergente

Friday's Games:
Margarita (7-7) visits La Guaira (5-9) @ 6:30 PM VET
Lara (5-9) visits Caribes (6-9) @ 7:00 PM VET
Caracas (8-7) visits Magallanes (8-6) @ 7:00 PM VET
Aragua (10-4) visits Zulia (8-6) @ 7:00 PM VET


Venezuelan Parallel League:

Carlos Talavera (Johnson City-Margarita/Aragua) started in centerfield and batted third.  0-for-3 with one walk and one strikeout.
Imeldo Diaz (State College-Margarita/Aragua) started at shortstop and batted fourth.  1-for-3 with one walk and one caught stealing.

Philadelphia and Margarita-Aragua tied 2-2

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


Dominican League:

Stats:
Eugenio Velez (former Memphis-Azucareros) has played in eight games going 2-for-12 (.167) eith one triple, two RBIs, four total bases, two runs, one walk, two strikeouts, .231 OBP, .333 SLG, and
Audry Perez (former St. Louis-Estrellas) has played in six games going 1-for-6 (.167) with two RBIs, one total base, one run, two strikeouts, .286 OBP, .167 SLG, and .452 OPS.
Magneuris Sierra (St. Louis-A-St. Louis) has played in six games going 2-for-13 (154) with two total bases, one walk, six strikeouts, two caught stealing, .214 OBP, .164) started and .368 OPS.
Alberto Rosario (St. Louis-Estrellas) has played in five games going 0-for-14 (.000) with four strikeouts.

Angel Castro (former Memphis-Cibaenas) has made three appearances (one start) posting a 1-1 record, 0.00 ERA, and 0.72 WHIP.  He's allowed five hits, two unearned runs, two walks, hit one batter, and struck three out over 9.2 innings.
Raul Valdes (former St. Louis-Azucareros) has made one start posting a 0-0 record, 0.00 ERA, and 1.50 WHIP.  He's allowed five hits, no runs, four walks, and stuck three out over six innings.
Mike Mayers (Memphis-Escogido) has made one start posting a 1-0 record, 1.50 ERA, and 0.67 WHIP.  He's allowed three hits, one earned run, one home run, one walk, and struck five out over six innings.
Evan MacLane (former St. Louis-Estrellas) has made two starts posting a 0-0 record, 3.12 ERA, and 1.15 WHIP.  He's allowed eight hits, three earned runs, one home run, two walks, and struck two out over 8.2 innings.
Jayson Aquino (former waiver claim-Azucaeros) has made one relief appearance posting a 0-1 record, *.** ERA, and *.** WHIP.  He's allowed one hit, two runs (one earned), and one walk over no innings.

Friday's Games:
Estrellas (6-3) visits Licey (2-7) @ 7:15 PM AST
Cibaenas (5-4) visits Cibao (6-3) @ 7:30 PM AST
Escogido (7-2) visits Azucareros (1-8) @ 7:30 PM AST


Central American Games (December 3, 2017):

Notes:
Fidencio Flores (former GCL) was named a starter for the Nicaraguan team: La Prensa

Cardinals Winter League Notebook 10-22-17: Oscar Mercado Took Part In AFL's Bowman's Hitting Challenge; Richard Castilo Strikes Out Three & Holds One Inherited Runner On Base Over Two & A Third Scoreless Innings; Rangel Ravelo Singles, Doubles Twice, & Drives In One Run

Oscar Mercado (w/Jobel Jimenez pitching)- Surprise Saguaros

Arizona Fall League:

Notes:
Oscar Mercado (Springfield-Surprise) took part in the Bowman's Hitting Challenge and Jobel Jimenez (Springfield hitting coach-Surprise) was the designated thrower: MLB Official Site

No Games Scheduled For Sunday


Mexican Pacific League:

Robert Stock (former Palm Beach-Jalisco) entered in the ninth and pitched one inning.  He allowed no hits or runs for the save (1).  (p-s:15-11)(g/f:2-1)

Jalisco beat Culiacan 5-2
LMP Official Site Post Game

Randy Arozarena (Springfield-Navojoa) started in left field and batted leadoff.  1-for-4 with one run, one stolen base, and one strikeout.
Niko Vasquez (former Springfield-Navojoa) started at shortstop and batted fifth.  0-for-3 with one hit by pitch and assisted in two double plays.

Mexicali beat Navojoa 4-1
LMP Official Site Post Game

Efren Navarro (former Memphis-Hermosillo) started at first base and batted third.  1-for-4 with one run and one strikeout.
Luis Garcia (former New Haven-Hermosillo) started as designated hitter and batted fourth.  1-for-4 with one RBI, one run, and one strikeout.

Cedric Hunter (former Memphis-Obregon) started in left field and batted fifth.  1-for-3 with one home run, one RBI, two runs, and one walk.

Obregon beat Hermosillo 6-3
LMP Official Site Post Game

Sunday's Games:
Navojoa (3-7) visits Mexicali (7-3) @ 3:00 PM PT
Mochis (3-7) visits Mazatlan (6-4) @ 6:00 PM MT
Jalisco (6-4) visits Culiacan (6-4) @ 6:05 PM MT
Hermosillo (7-3) visits Obregon (2-8) @ 5:10 PM MST


Venezuelan League:

Richard Castillo (former Memphis-Zulia) entered in the fifth and pitched 2.1 innings.  He allowed one hit, no runs, and struck three out.  (p-s:30-24)(g/f:3-1)(ir-s:1-0)

Ronny Cedeno (former St. Louis-Magallanes) started at third base and batted sixth.  1-for-3 with one walk.

Magallanes beat Zulia 3-1
LVBP Official Site Post Game

Eduardo Sanchez (former St. Louis-Margarita) entered in the fifth and pitched to four batters.  He allowed one hit, no runs, and one walk.  (p-s:16-7)(g/f:2-0)(ir-s:2-0)

Margarita beat Aragua 8-4 in game two of doubleheader
LVBP Official Site Post Game

Wilfredo Tovar (Memphis-Caracas) started at shortstop and batted eighth.  1-for-4 with one RBI, one run, and one sac fly.

Rangel Ravelo (Memphis-Lara) started in right field and batted fourth.  3-for-6 with two doubles, one RBI, and grounded into two double plays.

Caracas beat Lara 5-4 in 12 innings
LVBP Official Site Post Game

Notes:
Miguel Socolovich (Memphis-Caracas) will be looking over his options after the World Series concludes: LVBP Official Site

Roberto Canache (former Johnson City-Caribes) was removed from the active roster with discomfort in right arm: Caribes Official Site

Sunday's Games:
Zulia (6-4) visits Lara (5-5) @ 3:00 PM VET
Caribes (2-9) visits Caracas (7-4) @4:00 PM VET
Aragua (7-3) visits Margarita (4-6) @ 5:00 PM VET
La Guaira (5-5) visits Magallanes (5-5) @ 6:00 PM VET


Venezuelan Parallel League:

Stats:
Carlos Talavera (Johnson City-Margarita/Aragua) has played in four games going 5-for-13 (.385) with one double, two triples, two RBIs, ten total bases, four runs, six walks, one stolen base, four strikeouts, .579 OBP, and .769 SLG.

Fabian Blanco (Johnson City-Lara) has made three relief appearances posting a 0-0 record, 2.25 ERA, and 1.75 WHIP.  He's allowed four hits, one earned run, three walks, thrown two wild pitches, and struck five out over four innings.
Jose Gomez (former Johnson City-La Guaira) has made one start posting a 0-0 record, 3.60 ERA, and 1.00 WHIP.  He's allowed five hits, two earned runs, one home run, hit two batters, and struck four out over five innings.

No Games Scheduled For Sunday


Dominican League:

Eugenio Velez (former Memphis-Azucareros) entered late in the game as a pinch hitter and batted fifth.  0-for-1 at the plate.
Magneuris Sierra (St. Louis-Azucareros) started in left field and batted ninth.  1-for-3 with one strikeout and one caught stealing/pickoff.

Escogido beat Azucareros 5-1
LIDOM Official Site Post Game

Audry Perez (former St. Louis-Estrellas) entered late in the game at catcher.
Evan MacLane (former St. Louis-Estrellas) started and pitched five innings.  He allowed four hits, one earned run, one walk, and struck two out.  (g/f:5-2)

Estrellas beat Licey 4-1
LIDOM Official Site Post Game

Sunday's Games:
Escogido (4-2) visits Licey (2-4) @ 5:00 PM AST
Azucareros (0-6) visits Cibao (4-2) @ 5:00 PM AST

Cardinals Winter League Notebook 10-10-17: Opening Day In Arizona, Mexico, & Venezuela

Corey Baker - Leones del Caracas

Cuban League:

Notes:
2017 All-Stars were announced: Baseball de Cuba


Arizona Fall League:

Tuesday's Games:
Glendale (0-0) visits Peoria (0-0) @ 12:35 PM MST
Salt River (0-0) visits Surprise (0-0) @ 12:35 PM MST - Sandy Alcantara (St. Louis) is scheduled to start for Surprise
Mesa (0-0) visits Scottsdale (0-0) @ 6:35 PM MST


Mexican Pacific League:

Tuesday's Game:
Mochis (0-0) visits Mexicali (0-0) @ 8:00 PM PT


Venezuelan League:

Notes:
Rangel Ravelo (Memphis-Lara) is expected to join Lara on October 15: LVBP Official Site

Wilfredo Tovar (Memphis-Caracas) is expected to be an everyday started for Caracas: LVBP Official Site

Pedro Echemendia (Memphis-La Guaira) will be in play on opening day: La Guaira Official Site

Gabriel Lino (Memphis-Lara) is scheduled to start for Lara: Lara Official Site

Miguel Socolovich (Memphis-Caracas) plans to pitch for Caracas in hopes to sign with another organization: El Emergente

Nick Greenwood (former St. Louis-Caribes) is scheduled to start Thursday for Caribes: El Emergente

Richard Castillo (former Memphis-Zulia) will begin the season in the Zulia starting rotation: Lider

Ronny Cedeno (former St. Louis-Magallanes) and Jose Martinez (former Springfield-Magallanes) will be provide veteran leadership on Magallanes team: Lider

Tuesday's Games:
Margarita (0-0) visits Caribes (0-0) @ 7:00 PM VET - Corey Baker (former Memphis) is scheduled to start for Caracas
Caracas (0-0) visits La Guaira (0-0) @ 7:00 PM VET
Magallanes (0-0) visits Zulia  (0-0) @ 7:00 PM VET
Aragua (0-0) visits Lara (0-0) @ 7:00 PM VET

Cardinals Winter League Notebook 1-21-17: Malik Collymore Singles & Drives In Two Runs In Doubleheader; Evan MacLane Strikes Out Two & Allows Two Runs Over Five & Two-Thirds Innings; Richard Castillo Pitched One Scoreless Inning

Malik Collymore - Sydney Blue Sox

Venezuelan League Championship:

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

Richard Castillo (former Memphis-Lara) entered in the ninth and pitched one inning.  He allowed two hits and no runs.  (p-s:9-7)(g/f:2-0)

Zulia beat Lara 12-2
LVBP Official Site Post Game

Notes:
Pedro Rodriguez (former MiLB signing-Caribes/Lara) looks forward to helping Lara win the championship: LVBP Official Site

Ildemaro Vargas (former Palm Beach-Lara) rejoined Lara as expected: LVBP Official Site

Saturday's Games:
Zulia (1-0) visits Lara (0-1) @ 5:30 PM VET


Mexican Pacific League Championship:

Stats:
Eugenio Velez (former Memphis-Mochis) has played in 12 games going 11-for-45 (.244) with one double, one triple, three home runs, eight RBIs, 23 total bases, nine runs, two walks, two stolen bases, four strikeouts, one caught stealing, .271 OBP, .511 SLG, and .782 OPS.
Efren Navarro (former Memphis-Hermosillo) has played in 14 games going 8-for-47 (.170) with three doubles, one home run, seven RBIs, 14 total bases, three runs, 11 walks, 13 strikeouts, .311 OBP, .298 SLG, and .690 OPS.
Iker Franco (former Springfield-Culiacan) has played in five games going 0-for-4 (.000) with one RBI, one run, two walks, two strikeouts, .286 OBP.

Dennys Reyes (former St. Louis-Culiacan) has made eight relief appearances posting a 0-0 record, 3.38 ERA, 1.50 WHIP, and one hold.  He's allowed two hits, two runs (one earned), two walks, and struck one out over 2.2 innings.
Victor Marte (former St. Louis-Culiacan) has made seven relief appearance posting a 0-0 record, 4.05 ERA, and 1.20 WHIP.  He's allowed five hits, three earned runs, one home run, three walks, and struck five out over 5.2 innings.

Saturday's Games:
Mexicali (0-0) visits Mochis (0-0) @ 6:00 PM MT


Dominican League Championship:

Hector Luna (former St. Louis-Cibaenas) started as designated hitter and batted seventh.  1-for-2 at the plate.
Brayan Pena (St. Louis free agent-Cibaenas) entered lated in the game as a pinch hitter and batted ninth.  0-for-1 at the plate.

Donovan Solano (former Memphis-Licey) entered late in the game at third base.
Evan MacLane (former St. Louis-Licey) started and pitched 5.2 innings.  He allowed six hits, two runs (one earned), and struck two out.  (g/f:7-5)

Licey beat Cibaenas 4-2
LIDOM Official Site Post Game

Saturday's Games:
Licey (1-1) visits Cibaenas (1-1) @ 5:00 PM AST


Puerto Rican League Championship:

Stats:
Randy Ruiz (former MiLB signing-Caguas) has played in 11 games going 12-for-37 (.324) with two doubles, one home run, nine RBIs, 17 total bases, three runs, five walks, nine strikeouts, .405 OBP, .459 SLG, and .864 OPS.
Ruben Gotay (former Memphis-Cahuas) has played in 11 games going 10-for-36 (.278) with three doubles, four RBIs, 13 total bases, one run, eight walks, 11 strikeouts, one caught stealing, .422 OBP, .361 SLG, and .783 OPS.

Joel Pineiro (former St. Louis-Caguas) has made one relief appearance posting a 0-0 record, 0.00 ERA, and 1.80 WHIP.  He's allowed three hits, no runs, and struck one out over 1.2 innings.
J.C. Romero (former St. Louis-Santurce) has made six relief appearances posting a 0-0 record, 1.59 ERA, 1.07 SHIP, and three holds.  He's allowed three hits, one earned run, one home run, two walks, hit one batter, and struck five out over 4.2 innings.

Saturday's Games:
Santurce (3-2) visits Caguas (2-3) @ 7;15 PM AST


Nicaraguan League Championship:

Stats:
Curt Smith (former Springfield-Chinandega) played in five games going 7-for-19 (.368) with one home run, six RBIs, ten total bases, four runs, three walks (one intentional), three strikeouts, grounded into one double play, .478 OBP
Edgard Montiel (former DSL-Chinandega) has played in five games going two doubles, one home run, three RBIs, 12 total bases, three runs, one walk, five strikeouts, .375 OBP, .526 SLG, and .920 OBP.

Fidencio Flores (former GCL-Rivas) has made one start posting a 0-1 record, 0.00 ERA.   He's allowed four hits, two unearned runs, two walks, hit one batter.


Australian Baseball League:

Malik Collymore (former Johnson City-Sydney) started in left field and batted leadoff.  1-for-4 with two RBIs (one w/two-outs) and two strikeouts.

Sydney beat Canberra 5-1 in game one of doubleheader

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

Canberra beat Sydney 2-1 in game two of doubleheader
Sydney Official Site Post Game

Sunday's Games:
Adelaide (19-16) visits Melbourne (24-11) @ 1:00 PM AET
Perth (12-23) visits Brisbane (17-17) @ 2:00 PM AEST
Canberra (19-16) visits Sydney (13-21) @ 4:00 PM AET


Colombian League Championship:

Saturday's Game:
Sincelejo (2-3) visits Monteria (3-2) @ 5:00 PM


Veracruz League Championship:

Notes:
Xalapa beat Minatitlan 10-8 in the first game of the championship: LBE Ver Twitter

Cardinals Winter League Notebook 1-11-17: Tommy Pham Singled, Walked, & Was Named LIDOM Player Of The Week; Breyvic Valera Finished Third In Voting For LVBP Producer Of The Year; Ruben Gotay Collects Two Singles & Two RBIs

Tommy Pham (83) - Leones del Escogido

Venezuelan League Playoffs:

Kender Villegas (former Palm Beach-Margarita) entered in the sixth and pitched to four batters.  He allowed one hit, one unearned run, and one walk for the blown save (1).  (p-s:13-6)(g/f:1-0)

Ildemaro Vargas (former Palm Beach-Lara) started at second base and batted leadoff.  0-for-4 with one walk, one strikeout, and assisted in two double plays.

Lara beat Margarita 6-2
LVBP Official Site Post Game

Notes:
Lara won the series four games to three over Margarita.

Hassan Pena (Monterrey) was named LVBP Closer of the Year for the third consecutive time: LVBP Official Site

Breyvic Valera (Memphis-Margarita) finished third in voting for LVBP Producer of the Year: LVBP Official Site

Richard Castillo (former Memphis-Lara) was added to the Lara active roster: Lara Official Site

Jose 'Cafecito' Martinez (St. Louis-La Guaira) will not continue playing in LVBP playoffs: El Emergente

Ronny Cedeno (former MLB signing-Magallanes/Zulia) has began practicing after missing several games due to injury: El Emergente

No Games Scheduled For Wednesday


Mexican Pacific League Playoffs:

Stats:
Eugenio Velez (former Memphis-Mochis) has played in five games going 6-for-19 (.316) with one double, one home run, five RBIs, ten total bases, six runs, one walk, two stolen bases, two strikeouts, one caught stealing, .333 OBP, .526 SLG, and .860 OPS.
Luis Garcia (former New Haven-Navojoa) has played in four games going 2-for-7 (.286) with two RBIs, two total bases, two walks, four strikeouts, .444 OBP, .286 SLG, and .730 OPS.
Efren Navarro (former Memphis-Hermosillo) has played in seven games going 5-for-25 (.200) with two doubles, one home run, six RBIs, ten total bases, three runs, three walks, seven strikeouts, .267 OBP, .400 SLG, and .667 OPS.
Lance Zawadzki (former Memphis-Navojoa) has played in six games going 3-for-17 (.176) with one double, four total bases, one walk, five strikeouts, .222 OBP, .235 SLG, and .458 OPS.
Niko Vasquez (former Springfield-Navojoa) has played in six games going 4-for-23 (.174) with one home run, one RBI, seven total bases, three runs, five strikeouts, .174 OBP, .304 SLG, and .478 OPS.
Iker Franco (former Springfield-Culiacan) has played in three games going 0-for-3 (.000) with one RBI, one run, two walks, two strikeouts, .333 OBP.
Irving Wilson (GCL-Culiacan) has played in one game going 0-for-2 (.000).

Victor Marte (former St. Louis-Culiacan) has made five relief appearances posting a 0-0 record, 3.18 ERA, and 0.88 WHIP.  He's allowed three hits, two earned runs, one home run, two walks, and struck five out over 5.2 innings.
Dennys Reyes (former St. Louis-Culiacan) has made four relief appearances posting a 0-0 record, 9.00 ERA, 2.00 WHIP, and one hold.  He's allowed one hit, one earned run, and one walk over one inning.

Wednesday's Games:
Culiacan (0-0) visits Mochis (0-0) @ 7:30 PM MT
Hermosillo (0-0) visits Mexicali (0-0) @ 7:30 PM PT


Dominican League Playoffs:

Donovan Solano (former Memphis-Licey) started at third base and batted seventh.  0-for-4 at the plate.

Cibao beat Licey 7-0
Listin Diario Post Game

Tommy Pham (St. Louis-Escogido) started in centerfield and batted fourth.  1-for-4 with one run and one walk.

Brayan Pena (St. Louis free agent-Cibaenas) entered late in the game as a pinch hitter and batted fifth.  1-for-1 at the plate.
Hector Luna (former St. Louis-Cibaenas) started at first base and batted sixth.  1-for-2 with one two-out RBI, one run, two walks, and one strikeout.
Angel Castro (former Memphis-Cibaenas) started and pitched 2.1 innings.  He allowed seven hits, five runs (four earned), committed one fielding error, and struck one out for the losing decision (1-1).  (g/f:4-1)

Escogido beat Cibaenas 5-2
Listin Diario Post Game

Notes:
Tommy Pham (St. Louis-Escogido) was named Player of the Week: Listin Diario

Wednesday's Games:
Cibaenas (9-2) visits Licey (5-6) 7:30 PM AST
Escogido (4-8) visits Cibao (4-6) @ 7:30 PM AST


Puerto Rican League Playoffs:

Randy Ruiz (former MiLB signing-Caguas) started as designated hitter and batted fifth.  1-for-4 with two strikeouts.
Ruben Gotay (former Memphis-Caguas) started at first base and batted sixth.  2-for-4 with two RBIs, one strikeout, and assisted in one double play.

Jonathan Rodriguez (former Memphis-Mayaguez) started at first base and batted seventh.  0-for-4 with four strikeouts and assisted in two double plays.

Caguas beat Mayaguez 2-1
LBPRC Official Site Post Game

Anthony Garcia (Memphis-Carolina) started in right field and batted fourth.  0-for-3 with one walk and one strikeout.

Santurce beat Carolina 2-1
LBPRC Official Site Post Game

Notes:
Santurce won the series four games to one over Carolina.

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


Colombian League Playoffs:

Ronald Ramirez (former Palm Beach-Barranquilla) started at shortstop and batted ninth.  1-for-3 with one double and one strikeout.
Jackson Solarte (former VSL-Barranquilla) started and pitched 4.1 innings.  He allowed three hits, two earned runs, two walks, and struck three out for the losing decision (0-1).  (p-s:65-39)
Ramon Ulacio (former GCL-Barranquilla) entered in the fifth and pitched to two batters.  He allowed two hits and one earned run.  (p-s:6-4)(ir-s:2-2)
Dewin Perez (State College-Barranquilla) entered in the seventh and pitched to three batters.  He allowed no hits or runs, two walks, and struck one out.  (p-s:14-5)

Monteria beat Barranquilla 3-1
LCBP Official Site Post Game

Wednesday's Games:
Monteria (2-1) visits Barranquilla (1-2) @ 7:00 PM


Australian Baseball League:

Thursday's Games:
Melbourne (21-7) visits Canberra (16-12) @ 7:00 PM AET
Perth (11-17) visits Adelaide (13-15) @ 7:00 PM ACT
Sydney (11-17) visits Brisbane (12-16) @ 6:30 PM AEST


Panama League:

Notes:
Jonathan Rivera (Johnson City-Metropolitanas) went 2-for-5 as Panama beat Metropolitanas 3-2: Metro Official Twitter


World Baseball Classic (March 6, 2017):

Notes:
Seung-Hwan Oh (St. Louis) was added to Korea's roster: Yonhap News Agency