Cardinals Winter League Notebook 12-6-19: Will Changarotty Pitched Six Scoreless Innings For The Win; Francisco Pena & Cesar Valera Each Hit Solo Home Runs; St. Louis Pulls Justin Williams From LMP

#SoyGigante ¡Otro día Gigante! Con Will Changarotty como abridor, Gigantes afronta el 2do de la serie ante Tigres en el Édgar Rentería (4:00 pm). Hoy continúa la promoción, si asistes con camiseta naranja, entras gratis. Los niños menores de 12 años también podrán entrar. pic.twitter.com/VZ3lFX78w8

— Gigantesbaq (@gigantesbaq) November 24, 2019

Mexican Pacific League:

Ramon Urias (Memphis-Mochis) started at shortstop and batted second.  1-for-5 with one two-out RBI, one run, one strikeout, and assisted in one double play.

Alex Mejia (former St. Louis-Monterrey) started at shortstop and batted third.  0-for-4 with one RBI, one run, one walk, one stolen base, and one strikeout.
Niko Vasquez (former Springfield-Monterrey) started as designated hitter and batted seventh.  0-for-2 with one run and two walks.

Monterrey beat Mochis 10-9
LMP Official Site Post Game

Jesus Cruz (Memphis-Jalisco) entered in the seventh and pitched one inning.  He allowed one hit, two earned runs, one home run, hit one batter, and struck two out.  (p-s:23-17)

Navojoa beat Jalisco 8-5
LMP Official Site Post Game

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

Culiacan beat Guasave 5-1
LMP Official Site Post Game

Fernando Salas (former St. Louis-Hermosillo) entered in the ninth and pitched one inning.  He allowed two hits and no runs for the save (4).  (p-s:14-10)(g/f:0-2)

Hermosillo beat Mazatlan 4-1
LMP Official Site Post Game

Xavier Scruggs (former St. Louis-Mexicali) started at first base and batted fourth.  0-for-4 with one strikeout.

Obregon beat Mexicali 4-0
LMP Official Site Post Game

Notes:
St. Louis has pulled Justin Williams (Memphis-Mexicali) from playing longer in LMP: Mexicali Official Site and At Bat (this site mentioned)

Friday's Games:
Culiacan (25-20) visits Jalisco (29-17) @ 7:15 PM CT
Monterrey (20-25) visits Obregon (29-16) @ 8:10 PM CT
Mexicali (20-25) visits Hermosillo (27-17) @ 7:30 PM MT
Navojoa (17-28) visits Mochis (20-26) @ 7:30 PM MT
Mazatlan (19-27) visits Guasave (20-25) @ 7:30 PM MT


Dominican League:

Richy Pedroza (former Peoria-Escogido) started at shortstop and batted leadoff.  1-for-4 with one run.
Mike Hauschild (former Memphis-Escogido) entered in the fifth and pitched three innings.  He allowed one hit, one earned run, and one walk.  (g/f:7-2)

Azucareros beat Escogido 5-4
LIDOM Official Site Post Game

Jose Adolis Garcia (Memphis-Cibao) started in left field and batted fifth,  1-for-4 with two strikeouts.

Alberto Rosario (former St. Louis-Estrellas) entered late in the game at catcher.

Estrellas beat Cibao 5-4
LIDOM Official Site Post Game

Donovan Solano (former Memphis-Licey) started at shortstop and batted second.  0-for-4 with one run, one hit by pitch, one strikeout, one throwing error, and assisted in one double play.

Edmundo Sosa (St. Louis-Cibaenas) started at shortstop and batted leadoff.  0-for-3 with one strikeout.
Yefri Perez (former MiLB signing-Cibaenas) entered late in the game in centerfield and batted third.  0-for-2 at the plate.
Rainel Rosario (former Springfield-Cibaenas) started in left field and batted eighth.  1-for-4 at the plate.
Francisco Pena (former St. Louis-Cibaenas) started at catcher and batted ninth.  1-for-3 with one home run, one RBI, and one strikeout.

Licey beat Cibaenas 15-3
LIDOM Official Site Post Game

Friday's Games:
Escogido (22-20) visits Licey (22-20) @ 7:15 PM AST
Cibaenas (21-21) visits Cibao (17-25) @ 7:30 PM AST
Estrellas (18-24) visits Azucareros (26-16) @ 7:30 PM AST


Colombian League:

Notes:
Will Changarotty (former State College-Barranquilla) pitched six scoreless frames and earned the win as Barranquilla beat Santa Maria 4-1: LPBCol Twitter

Ramon Ulacio (former GCL-Barranquilla) pitched a scoreless inning: Barranquilla Official Twitter


Venezuelan League:

Kender Villegas (former Palm Beach-Margarita) entered in the fourth and pitched to three batters.  He allowed one hit and one unearned run.  (p-s:11-9)(g/f:2-0)(ir-s:2-2)

Zulia beat Margarita 8-2 in game two of doubleheader
LVBP Official Site Post Game

Cesar Valera (former Palm Beach-Caribes) started in left field and moved to third base, batting third.  1-for-3 with one home run, one RBI, and one run.
Gabriel Lino (former Memphis-Caribes) entered late in the game at catcher.

Caribes beat Lara 3-1 in game one of doubleheader

Vicente Campos (former MiLB signing-Lara) entered in the fourth and pitched one inning.  He allowed two hits, one earned run, and one walk.  (p-s:19-12)(g/f:1-1)(ir-s:1-0)
Pedro Rodriguez (former MiLB signing-Lara) entered in the sixth and pitched to two batters.  He allowed no hits or runs.  (p-s:9-7)

Cesar Valera (former Palm Beach-Caribes) started at third base and batted third.  0-for-2 with one sacrifice.
Gabriel Lino (former Memphis-Caribes) started at catcher and batted seventh.  1-for-3 at the plate.

Caribes beat Lara 5-3 in game two of doubleheader
LVBP Official Site Post Game

Jose Calero (former GCL-Aragua) entered in the fourth and pitched one inning.  He allowed two hits, one earned run, and struck one out.  (p-s:19-12)(g/f:1-1)(ir-s:2-1)

La Guaira beat Aragua 7-5
LVBP Official Site Post Game

Friday's Games:
Caracas (9-15) visits Magallanes (10-15) @ 6:00 PM VET
Aragua (11-13) visits La Guaira (15-9) @ 6:00 PM VET


Puerto Rican League:

Yariel Gonzalez (Springfield-Mayaguez) entered late in the game as a pinch hitter and batted eighth.  0-for-1 at the plate.

Mayaguez beat Manati 6-5 in 13 innings in game one of doubleheader

Yariel Gonzalez (Springfield-Mayaguez) started in left field and batted sixth.  0-for-4 with one strikeout.

Manati beat Mayaguez 3-2 in game two of doubleheader
LBPRC Official Site Post Game

Friday's Games:
Manati (4-10) visits Caguas (7-5) @ 9:15 PM AST
Carolina (8-7) visits Mayaguez (8-7) @ 9:15 PM AST


Nicaraguan League:

Edgard Montiel (former DSL-Chinandega) started and batted third.  0-for-4 with two strikeouts.

Rivas beat Chinandega 11-1
LBPN Official Site Post Game

Friday's Games:
Boer (4-13) visits Chinandega (7-10) @ 6:00 PM
Rivas (13-4) visits Leon (10-7) @ 6:00 PM


Australian Baseball League:

Mikey Reynolds (former Springfield-Adelaide) started at shortstop and batted third.  1-for-5 with three runs, one walk, and assisted in one double play.

Adelaide beat Geelong-Korea 25-4

Pete Kozma (former St. Louis-Perth) started at second base and batted second.  1-for-4 with one strikeout.

Melbourne beat Perth 3-1

Jeremy Martinez (former Memphis-Brisbane) started at catcher and batted seventh.  1-for-4 with one strikeout.

Sydney beat Brisbane 1-0

Saturday's Games:
Perth (6-3) visits Melbourne (7-2) for a doubleheader
Brisbane (4-5) visits Sydney (5-4) for a doubleheader
Canberra (4-6) visits Auckland (2-8)
Adelaide (6-4) visits Geelong-Korea (4-6)

Cardinals Winter League Notebook 12-3-19: Amaury Cazana Hits A Home Run; J.R. Davis Singles & Walks; Efren Navarro, Donovan Solano, & Richy Pedroza Begin Winter Play This Week

Amaury Cazana - Jaguares de la UADY

Nippon Professional Baseball:

Seibu signed Daisuke Matsuzaka: Japan Times

Hiroshima submit application to post Ryosuke Kikuchi: Japan Times

Yomiuri completed paperwork to post Shun Yamaguchi: Japan Times


Mexican Pacific League:

Stats:
Alex Mejia (former St. Louis-Monterrey) has played in three games going 4-for-12 (.333) with one RBI, four total bases, one run, two strikeouts, .333 OBP, .333 SLG, and .667 OPS.
Justin Williams (Memphis-Mexicali) has played in 29 games going 32-for-113 (.283) with seven doubles, one triple, two home runs, 17 RBIs, 47 total bases, eight runs, 14 walks, three stolen bases, 19 strikeouts, .362 OBP, .416 SLG, and .778 OPS.
Alexis Wilson (Peoria-Culiacan) has played in 28 games going 22-for-80 (.275) with three doubles, one home run, eight RBIs, 28 total bases, 12 runs, eight walks, two stolen bases, eight strikeouts, one caught stealing, .337 OBP, .350 SLG, and .687 OPS.
Irving Lopez (Springfield-Hermosillo) has played in 36 games going 32-for-120 (.267) with six doubles, seven RBIs, 38 total bases, 16 runs, nine walks, two stolen bases, 17 strikeouts, .321 OBP, .317 SLG, and .637 OPS.
Niko Vasquez (former Springfield-Monterrey) has played in 40 games going 29-for-128 (.227) with two doubles, four home runs, 13 RBIs, 43 total bases, 16 runs, 27 walks, 38 strikeouts, four caught stealing, .365 OBP, .336 SLG, and .701 OPS.
Xavier Scruggs (former St. Louis-Mexicali) has played in 35 games going 28-for-126 (.222) with five doubles, seven home runs, 14 RBIs, 54 total bases, 17 runs, 19 walks, 40 strikeouts, three caught stealing, .333 OBP, .429 SLG, and .762 OPS.
Ramon Urias (Memphis-Mochis) has played in 15 games going 11-for-53 (.208) with two home runs, seven RBIs, 17 total bases, six runs, one walk, 14 strikeouts, .254 OBP, .321 SLG, and .575 OPS.
Carlos Soto (Peoria-Mochis) has played in 18 games going 9-for-54 (.167) with three doubles, five RBIs, 12 total bases, four runs, five walks, 21 strikeouts, one caught stealing, .262 OBP, .222 SLG, and .485 OPS.

Fernando Salas (former St. Louis-Hermosillo) has made nine relief appearances posting a 0-0 record, 0.00 ERA, 0.81 WHIP, three holds, and two saves.  He's allowed five hits, no runs, two walks, and struck 11 out over 8.2 innings.
Chris Ellis (Memphis-Monterrey) has made 19 relief appearances posting a 2-0 record, 0.47 ERA, 0.63 WHIP, seven holds, and one save.  He's allowed seven hits, one earned run, five walks, hit one batter, and struck 21 out over 19 innings.
Maikel Cleto (former St. Louis-Mexicali) has made ten relief appearances posting a 0-2 record, 2.16 ERA, 0.96 WHIP, two holds, and one save.  He's allowed six hits, two earned runs, one home run, two walks, and struck 13 out over 8.1 innings.
Jesus Cruz (Memphis-Jalisco) has made seven relief appearances posting a 1-0 record, 4.91 ERA, 1.09 WHIP, two holds, and one save.  He's allowed four hits, four earned runs, one home run, four walks, hit one batter, and struck seven out over 7.1 innings.
Hector Villalobos (former State College-Mochis) has made nine relief appearances posting a 0-0 record, 7.56 ERA, and 1.92 WHIP.  He's allowed 12 hits, seven earned runs, two home runs, four walks, hit one batter, and struck seven out over 8.1 innings.

Notes:
Efren Navarro (former Memphis-Culiacan) has joined Culiacan and was not offered a contract for return with Hanshin: Culiacan Official Twitter and Roberto Espinoza Twitter

Tuesday's Games:
Mochis (19-24) visits Monterrey (18-24) @ 7:30 PM CT
Jalisco (28-15) visits Navojoa (15-27) @ 7:30 PM MT
Guasave (19-23) visits Culiacan (23-19) @ 7:35 PM MT
Hermosillo (25-16) visits Mazatlan (18-25) @ 8:00 PM MT
Obregon (26-16) visits Mexicali (20-22) @ 7:30 PM PT


Dominican League:

Notes:
Donovan Solano (former Memphis-Licey) will begin playing for Licey this week: LIDOM Official Site

Richy Pedroza (former Peoria-Escogido) will begin play for Escogido this week: Escogido Official Site

Tuesday's Games:
Cibao (17-22) visits Escogido (20-19) @ 7:15 PM AST
Estrellas (16-23) visits Cibaenas (21-18) @ 7:30 PM AST
Licey (20-19) visits Azucareros (23-16) @ 7:30 PM AST


Meridana League:

Notes:
Amaury Cazana (former Memphis-UADY) hit a home run: Official Twitter


Colombian League:

Notes:
Thieves are stealing equipment and materials from Sincelejo stadium: El Heraldo


Venezuelan League:

Stats:
Luis Bandes (former Johnson City-La Guaira) has played in 14 games going 12-for-32 (.375) with three doubles, two home runs, seven RBIs, 21 total bases, seven runs, three walks, nine strikeouts, .444 OBP, .656 SLG, and 1.101 OPS.
Cesar Valera (former Palm Beach-Caribes) has played in 24 games going 33-for-92 (.359) with five doubles, two triples, one home run, 15 RBIs, 45 total bases, 20 runs, nine walks, two stolen bases, 14 strikeouts, three caught stealing, .440 OBP, .489 SLG, and .929 OPS.
Wilfredo Tovar (former Memphis-Caracas) has played in 21 games going 28-for-85 (.329) with six doubles, one triple, one home run, 15 RBIs, 39 total bases, eight runs, five walks,. three stolen bases, six strikeouts, one caught stealing, .374 OBP, .459 SLG, and .832 OPS.
Gabriel Lino (former Memphis-Caribes) has played in 12 games going 10-for-37 (.270) with two doubles, one home run, eight RBIs, 15 total bases, six runs, six walks, nine strikeouts, .372 OBP, .405 SLG, and .777 OPS.
Wilfred Vivas (former GCL-Magallanes) has played in 15 games going 1-for-4 (.250) with one RBI, one total base, one run, one walk, one stolen base, one strikeout, one caught stealing, .400 OBP, .250 SLG, and .650 OPS.
Jose Garcia (former Memphis-Caracas) has played in 16 games going 4-for-18 (.222) with one double, one RBI, five total bases, six runs, one walk, three stikeouts, .300 OBP, .278 SLG, and .578 OPS.
Ronny Cedeno (former MLB signing-Magallanes) has played in 23 games going 15-for-80 (.188) with six doubles, seven RBIs, 21 total bases, eight runs, ten walks, 23 strikeouts, .286 OBP, .263 SLG, and .548 OPS.

Vicente Campos (former MiLB signing-Lara) has made 13 relief appearances posting a 2-0 record, 0.00 ERA, 0.82 WHIP, and six holds.  He's allowed nine hits, three walks, hit one batter, and struck two out over 14.2 innings.
Williams Perez (Springfield free agent-Lara) has made one start posting a 1-0 record, 0.00 ERA, and 1.20 WHIP.  He's allowed three hits, no runs, three walks, and struck three out over five innings.
Kristhiam Linares (former Springfield-La Guaira) has made nine relief appearances posting a 1-0 record, 0.00 ERA, 0.43 WHIP, and three holds.  He's allowed two hits, no runs, and struck one out over 4.2 innings.
Pedro Rodriguez (former MiLB signing-Lara) has made 13 relief appearances posting a 0-1 record, 2.03 ERA, 0.83 WHIP, and seven holds.  He's allowed five hits, three earned runs, six walks, hit one batter, and struck ten out over 13.1 innings.
Nestor Molina (former MiLB signing-Lara) has made six starts posting a 4-0 record, 2.10 ERA, and 1.10 WHIP.  He's allowed 24 hits, seven earned runs, nine walks, hit two batters, and struck 20 out over 30 innings.
Miguel Socolovich (former St. Louis-Caracas) has made eight relief appearances posting a 2-0 record, 3.52 ERA, 1.17 WHIP, and one save.  He's allowed seven hits, three strikeouts, two walks, and struck five out over 7.2 innings.
Jorge Rondon (former St. Louis-Magallanes) has made 15 relief appearances posting a 2-1 record, 3.60 ERA, 1.53 WHIP, and six holds.  He's allowed 14 hits, six earned runs, nine walks, and struck 12 out over 15 innings.
Anderson Gerdel (former Palm Beach-Margarita) has made five appearances (one start) posting a 0-1 record, 3.78 ERA, and 1.32 WHIP.  He's allowed 17 hits, seven earned runs, five walks, and sturck six out over 16.2 innings.
Kender Villegas (former Palm Beach-Margarita) has made nine appearances (one start) posting a 0-2 record, 5.68 ERA, 1.82 WHIP, two holds, and one save.  He's allowed 19 hits, eight earned runs, four walks, hit one batter, and struck 11 out over 12.2 innings.
Jose Calero (former GCL-Aragua) has made two starts posting a 0-2 record, 7.71 ERA, and 2.14 WHIP.  He's allowed six hits, four earned runs, four walks, hit two batters, and struck two out over 4.2 innings.
Alirio Negrette (former DSL-Caribes) has made four relief appearancs posting a 0-0 record, 7.71 ERA, 2.57 WHIP, and one hold.  He's allowed five hits, three runs (two earned), one walk, and struck one out over 2.1 innings.

Notes:
LVBP has been give the thumbs up to incorporate MLB/MiLB players: Lider

No Games Scheduled For Tuesday


Puerto Rican League:

Tuesday's Games:
Manati (3-8) visits Santurce (6-5) @ 9:15 PM AST
Mayaguez (6-6) visits Carolina (8-5) @ 9:15 PM AST


Nicaraguan League:

Stats:
Edgard Montiel (former DSL-Chinadega) has played in 13 games going 16-for-47 (.340) with three doubles, four home runs, 12 RBIs, 31 total bases, 16 runs, nine walks, two hit by pitches, one sacrifice, eight strikeouts, one caught stealing, .458 OBP, .660 SLG, and 1.117 OPS.

Isaac Silva (former Johnson City-Leon) has made three starts posting a 1-1 record, 0.68 ERA, and 1.65 WHIP.  He's allowed six hits, three runs (one earned), 16 walks, hit two batters, thrown two wild pitches, and struck 16 out over 13 innings.
Ronald Medrano (former GCL-Leon) has made four appearances (one start) posting a 0-1 record, 7.11 ERA, 2.37 WHIP.  He's allowed seven hits, nine runs (five earned), eight walks, hit two batters, thrown two wild pitches, and struck five out over 6.1 innings

Tuesday's Games:
Chinandega (7-6) nvisits Boer (3-11) @ 6:00 PM
Leon (8-6) visits Rivas (9-4) @ 6:00 PM


Panama League:

J.R. Davis (former Peoria-Metro) started at second base and batted third.  1-for-3 with one walk.
Jonathan Rivera (former Johnson City-Peoria) started as designated hitter and batted fourth.  0-for-3 with three strikeouts.

Metro beat Chiriqui Federales 2-0
Panama League Official Site Post Game

Allen Cordoba (former Johnson City-Herrera) started in outfield and batted fourth.  0-for-4 with one strikeout and one error.

Chiriqui Astronautas beat Herrera 1-0
Panama League Official Site Post Game

Tuesday's Games:
Chiriqui Federales (1-3) visits Herrera (1-4)
Metro (3-1) visits Chiriqui Astronautas (4-1)

Cardinals Winter League Notebook 11-3-18: Niko Vasquez Walks & Hits A Solo Home Run; Kevin Medrano Doubles, Walks, & Drives In One Run; Raul Valdes Strikes Out Eight & Allows Two Runs Over Six & Two-Thirds Innings

Los @charrosbeisbol se van al frente con cuadrangular de Niko Vasquez en la 8va entrada, le ganan 4-3 a @clubtomateros. pic.twitter.com/9WiTEd2wFn

— Revista Strikeout (@Rev_Strikeout) November 3, 2018

Korean Baseball Organization Championship:

Sunday's Game:
SK (78-65-1) visits Doosan (93-51) @ 12:00 AM


Puerto Rican Double-A League Championship:

Luis Mateo (former Memphis-Fajardo) 0-for-4 at the plate.

Cayey beat Fajardo 1-0
Primera Hora Post Game

Saturday's Game:
Cayey (2-1) visits Fajardo (1-2) @ 8:00 PM


Arizona Fall League:

Lane Thomas (Memphis-Surprise) started in centerfield and batted sixth.  0-for-1 with one run, two walks, and one strikeout.
Tommy Edman (Memphis-Surprise) started at second base and batted ninth.  0-for-2 with one walk.
Will Latcham (Memphis-Surprise) entered in the fourth and pitched one inning.  He allowed one hit, no runs, and one walk.  (p-s:15-7)(g/f:1-2)

Salt River beat Surprise 8-3 in seven innings
MLB Official Site Post Game

Notes:
Evan Kruczynski (Springfield-Surprise) honorable mention for best changeup: MLB Official Site

Saturday's Game:
Fall Stars: East (0-0) visits West (0-0) @ 5:08 PM MST


Mexican Pacific League:

Cedric Hunter (former Memphis-Hermosillo) started in left field and batted second.  0-for-4 with one strikeout.

Ramon Urias (Memphis-Mochis) started at second base and batted third.  0-for-4 with one strikeout and assisted in one double play.

Hermosillo beat Mochis 3-2
LMP Official Site Post Game

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

Mexicali beat Mazatlan 4-2
LMP Official Site Post Game

John Nogowski (Springfield-Obregon) started at first base and batted fourth.  1-for-4 with one two-out RBI and one strikeout.
Richy Pedroza (former Peoria-Obregon) started at shortstop and batted ninth.  1-for-4 with one run.

Navojoa beat Obregon 5-2
LMP Official Site Post Game

Kevin Medrano (former 2011 draft selection-Jalisco) started in centerfield and batted seventh.  1-for-3 with one double, one two-out RBI, one walk, and one strikeout.
Niko Vasquez (former Springfield-Jalisco) started at first base and batted eighth.  1-for-3 with one home run, one RBI, one run, one walk, and assisted in one double play.

Jalisco beat Culiacan 4-3
LMP Official Site Post Game

Saturday's Games:
Hermosillo (9-9) visits Mochis (9-9) @ 6:00 PM MST
Mazatlan (10-8) visits Mexicali (8-9) @ 6:00 PM PT
Jalisco (11-7) visits Culiacan (8-10) @ 6:05 PM MST
Obregon (8-10) visits Navojoa (8-9) @ 7:30 PM MST


Venezuelan League:

Rafael Ortega (former Memphis-Caribes) started in centerfield and batted leadoff.  2-for-5 with one two-out RBI.
Cesar Valera (former Palm Beach-Caribes) started at second base and batted seventh.  1-for-4 with one double, one run, one strikeout, and assisted in one double play.

Wilfredo Tovar (Memphis-Caracas) started at shortstop and batted leadoff.  2-for-4 with one caught stealing and assisted in two double plays.

Caracas beat Caribes 5-4
LVBP Official Site Post Game

Rayder Ascanio (Peoria-Magallanes) started at shortstop and batted ninth.  0-for-2 with one walk, one strikeout, one throwing error, and assisted in one double play.

Margarita beat Magallanes 3-0
LVBP Official Site Post Game

Notes:
Matt Pearce (Memphis-Caracas) threw live batting practice on Friday and awaits his drug screen results before being added to active roster: LVBP Official Site

Saturday's Games:
Caribes (6-11) visits Lara (11-7) @ 3:00 PM VET
Caracas (12-6) visits Zulia (9-8) @ 5:30 PM VET
Magallanes (9-8) visits La Guaira (5-12) @ 6:00 PM VET
Aragua (7-9) visits Margarita (10-8) @ 6:00 PM VET


Venezuelan Parallel League:

Carlos Talavera (former Johnson City-Aragua B) started in right field and batted eighth.  1-for-2 with one RBI and two walks.

Boston beat Aragua B 9-4

Saturday's Games:
Los Angeles (5-3-1) visits Boston (5-1-1) @ 10:00 AM VET
Philadelphia (2-10) visits Aragua (9-4) @ 10:00 AM VET


Dominican League:

Raul Valdes (former St. Louis-Azucareros) started and pitched 6.2 innings.  He allowed five hits, two earned runs, one walk, threw one wild pitch, and struck eight out for the losing decision (2-2).  (g/f:5-3)

Genesis Cabrera (Memphis-Licey) entered in the eighth and pitched to three batters.  He allowed no hits or runs, and one walk for the hold (2).  (g/f:1-1)(ir-s:1-0)

Licey beat Azucareros 2-1
LIDOM Official Site Post Game

Alberto Rosario (former St. Louis-Estrellas) entered late in the game at catcher.

Cibao beat Estrellas 4-2 in 10 innings
LIDOM Official Site Post Game

Francisco Pena (St. Louis-Cibaenas) started at catcher and batted eighth.  0-for-3 with three strikeouts and threw out one base runner.

Escogido beat Cibaenas 4-2
LIDOM Official Site Post Game

Saturday's Games:
Azucareros (7-9) visits Escogido (10-6) @ 4:00 PM AST
Cibaenas (8-8) visits Cibao (11-5) @ 7:30 PM AST
Licey (5-11) visits Estrellas (7-9) @ 7:30 PM AST


Dominican Parallel League:

Robelys Reyes (former Springfield-Escogido) started at second base.  0-for-3 with one run.

Escogido beat Licey 7-5


Colombian League:

Jhon Torres (GCL-Sincelejo) scored one run as Barranquilla best Sincelejo 7-6: El Heraldo

Saturday's Games:
Sincelejo (0-1) visits Barranquilla (1-0) @ 4:00 PM
Cartagena (0-1) visits Monteria (1-0) @ 5:00 PM

Cardinals Winter League Notebook 11-1-18: Ronny Cedeno Singles, Doubles, Homers Twice, & Drives In Three Runs; Rayder Ascanio Singles, Walks, & Hits A Three-Run Homer; John Nogowski Singles & Hits A Two-Run Homer

#QualityBeisbol #LVBP|Ronny CedeÑo #MAGALLANES hoy de 6-3, H2 2 HR 4 CA 3 CI K #31Oct #LVBP pic.twitter.com/BWLxiYR0vj

— QualityBeisbol (@QualityBeisbol) November 1, 2018

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 12-31-17: Fidencio Flores Strikes Out Two & Allows One Run Over Six & A Third Innings For The Win; Curt Smith Singles & Walks Twice; Neder Horta Helps Lead Barranquilla Into First Place In LCBP

Fidencio Flores - Indios del Boer

Mexican Pacific League:

Final Regular Season Stats:
Richy Pedroza (former Peoria-Obregon) played in five games going 6-for-19 (.316) with one double, one RBI, seven total bases, one run, one walk, three strikeouts, two caught stealing, .350 OBP, .368 SLG, and .718 OPS.
Efren Navarro (former Memphis-Hermosillo) played in 65 games going 71-for-231 (.307) with 13 doubles, one triple, two home runs, 24 RBIs, 92 total bases, 45 runs, 45 walks, 51 strikeouts, .421 OBP, .398 SLG, and .820 OPS.
Randy Arozarena (Springfield-Navojoa) played in 64 games going 76-for-260 (.292) with 25 doubles, one triple, 14 home runs, 37 RBIs, 145 total bases, 49 runs, 16 walks, seven stolen bases, 61 strikeouts, seven caught stealing, .366 OBP, .558 SLG, and .923 OPS.
Cedric Hunter (former Memphis-Obregon/Hermosillo) played in 39 games going 36-for-143 (.252) with six doubles, five home runs, 15 RBIs, 57 total bases, 12 runs, 17 walks, three stolen bases, 18 strikeouts, .337 OBP, .401 SLG, and .739 OPS.
Luis Garcia (former New Haven-Hermosillo) played in 16 games going 10-for-41 (.244) with two doubles, two home runs, nine RBIs, 18 total bases, six runs, six walks, eight strikeouts, .347 OBP, .439 SLG, and .786 OPS.
Allen Cordoba (former Johnson City-Hermosillo) played in 17 games going 13-for-55 (.236) with one double, one home run, two RBIs, 17 total bases, nine runs, five walks, one stolen base, 15 strikeouts, one caught stealing, .311 OBP, .309 SLG, and .621 OPS.
Niko Vasquez (former Springfield-Navojoa/Obregon/Mazatlan) played in 49 games going 37-for-166 (.223) with seven doubles, one triple, four home runs, 21 RBIs, 58 total bases, 16 runs, 14 walks, three stolen bases, 39 strikeouts, one caught stealing, .303 OBP, .349 SLG, and .652 OPS.
Alexis Wilson (State College-Culiacan) played in 24 games going 8-for-43 (.186) with four RBIs, eight total bases, five runs, four walks, nine strikeouts, one caught stealing, .255 OBP, .186 SLG, and .441 OPS.
Jermaine Curtis (former St. Louis-Hermosillo) played in nine games going 5-for-31 (.161) with two doubles, one RBI, seven total bases, five runs, thee walks, eight strikeouts, .278 OBP, .226 SLG, and .504 OPS.
Irving Lopez (State College-Hermosillo) played in six games going 2-for-16 (.125) with one double, four RBIs, three total bases, one run, three strikeouts, .125 OBP, .188 SLG, and .313 OPS.
Carlos Soto (GCL-Mochis) played in five games going 0-for-10 (.000) with one RBI, one walk, three strikeouts, and .091 OBP.
Chris Jacobs (former Springfield-Obregon) played in one game going 0-for-3 (.000) with three strikeouts and .250 OBP.

Fernando Salas (former St. Louis-Hermosillo) made four relief appearances posting a 0-0 record, 0.00 ERA, 0.55 WHIP, and one hold.  He allowed one hit, no runs, one walk, and struck eight out over 3.2 innings.
Robert Stock (former Palm Beach-Jalisco) made 19 relief appearances posting a 1-1 record, 4.15 ERA, 1.33 WHIP, two holds, and nine saves.  He allowed 13 hits, eight earned runs, one home run, ten walks, hit two batters, and struck 18 out over 17.1 innings.
Maikel Cleto (former St. Louis-Mochis) made 22 relief appearances posting a 1-4 record, 4.61 ERA, 1.72 WHIP, and eight saves.  He allowed 28 hits, 14 earned runs, two home runs, 19 walks, hit three batters, and struck 28 out over 27.1 innings.
Jesus Cruz (State College-Jalisco) made 11 appearances (five starts) posting a 4-2 record, 5.04 ERA, and 1.42 WHIP.  He allowed 29 hits, 17 earned runs, three home runs, 14 walks, hit four batters, and struck 28 out over 30.1 innings.
Hector Villalobos (MiLB signing-Mochis) made 13 relief appearances posting a 0-2 record, 7.36 ERA, and 2.45 WHIP.  He allowed 12 hits, seven runs (six earned), two home runs, six walks, and struck six out over 7.1 innings.
Zach Phillips (former Memphis-Culiacan) made six relief appearances posting a 0-0 record, 9.00 ERA, 2.25 WHIP, and one hold.  He allowed seven hits, four earned runs, one home run, two walks, and struck two out over four innings.
Josh Zeid (Memphis free agent-Jalisco) made six relief appearances posting a 1-1 record, 11.25 ERA, 2.50 WHIP, and two holds.  He allowed eight hits, five earned runs, two walks, and struck five out over four innings.

Playoffs Begin On Monday


Venezuelan League:

Final Regular Season Stats:
Jermaine Curtis (former Springfield-Zulia) played in two games going 2-for-5 (.400) with two doubles, four total bases, one strikeout, .400 OBP, .800 SLG, and 1.200 OPS.
Rangel Ravelo (Memphis-Lara) played in 38 games going 56-for-141 (.397) with 11 doubles, four home runs, 24 RBIs, 79 total bases, 34 runs, 11 walks, 12 strikeouts, .451 OBP, .560 SLG, and 1.011 OPS.
Jose Martinez (St. Louis-La Gauira) played in 15 games going 20-for-52 (.385) with five doubles, one triple, two home runs, 14 RBIs, 33 total bases, 13 runs, nine walks, seven strikeouts, .460 OBP, .635 SLG, and 1.095 OPS.
Ildemaro Vargas (former Springfield-Lara) played in 30 games going 44-for-126 (.349) with ten doubles, two triples, one home run, 11 RBIs, 61 total bases, 31 runs, 14 runs, five stolen bases, six strikeouts, one caught stealing, .418 OBP, .484 SLG, and .903 OPS.
Carlos Talavera (Johnson City-Aragua) played in five games going 4-for-12 (.333) with one triple, three RBIs, six total bases, three runs, five walks, four strikeouts, .529 OBP, .500 SLG, and 1.029 OPS.
Ronny Cedeno (former St. Louis-Magallanes) played in 55 games going 72-for-220 (.327) with 14 doubles, two triples, two home runs, 32 RBIs, 96 total bases, 46 runs, 20 walks, seven stolen bases, 25 strikeouts, .380 OBP, .436 SLG, and .816 OPS.
Rafael Ortega (former Memphis-Caribes) played in 46 games going 57-for-178 (.320) with seven doubles, three triples, four home runs, 29 RBIs, 82 total bases, 38 runs, 38 walks, five stolen bases, 21 strikeouts, seven caught stealing, .441 OBP, .461 SLG, and .902 OPS.
Wilfredo Tovar (Memphis-Caracas) played in 62 games going 81-for-255 (.318) with 12 doubles, four triples, two home runs, 30 RBIs, 107 total bases, 41 runs, 16 walks, 22 strikeouts, four caught stealing, .361 OBP, .420 SLG, and .781 OPS.
Imeldo Diaz (Johnson City-Margarita) played in 27 games going 23-for-75 (.307) with two doubles, two triples, seven RBIs, 29 total bases, eight runs, six walks, 14 strikeouts, three caught stealing, .366 OBP, .387 SLG, and .753 OPS.
Cesar Valera (former Palm Beach-Caribes) played in 50 games going 50-for-165 (.303) with 11 doubles, three home runs, 18 RBIs, 70 total bases, 21 runs, 11 walks, two stolen bases, 30 strikeouts, .368 OBP, .424 SLG, and .792 OPS.
Kevin Medrano (former 2011 draft selection-Margarita) played in 16 games going 14-for-52 (.269) with two doubles, two RBIs, 16 total bases, three runs, five walks, ten strikeouts, one caught stealing, .333 OBP, .308 SLG, and .641 OPS.
Rayder Ascanio (Palm Beach-Margarita) played in 39 games going 33-for-126 (.262) with four doubles, two home runs, nine RBIs, 43 total bases, 28 runs, 26 walks, two stolen bases, 31 strikeouts, one caught stealing, .388 OBP, .341 SLG, and .729 OPS.
Breyvic Valera (St. Louis-Margarita) played in 22 games going 19-for-74 (.257) with three doubles, one triple, nine RBIs, 24 total bases, five runs, 18 walks, two stolen bases, five strikeouts, two caught stealing, .398 OBP, .324 SLG, and .722 OPS.
Anthony Garcia (former Memphis-Caracas) played in 23 games going 19-for-77 (.247) with three doubles, four home runs, 13 RBIs, 34 total bases, 17 runs, 12 walks, one stolen base, 19 strikeouts, .356 OBP, .442 SLG, and .797 OPS.
Jose Martinez (former Springfield-Magallanes) played in 29 games going 19-for-84 (.226) with six doubles, one home run, nine RBIs, 28 total bases, 13 runs, seven walks, six strikeouts, .293 OBP, .333 SLG, and .627 OPS.
Leobaldo Pina (Palm Beach-Caracas) played in 13 games going 9-for-40 (.225) with two doubles, one triple, two home runs, five RBIs, 19 total bases, five runs, two walks, two stolen bases, ten strikeouts, .262 OBP, .475 SLG, and .737 OPS.
Dennis Ortega (Peoria-Margarita) played in 15 games going 8-for-39 (.205) with three doubles, four RBIs, 11 total bases, two runs, one walk, 12 strikeouts, one caught stealing, .238 OBP, .282 SLG, and .520 OPS.
David Bergin (former Quad Cities-Aragua) played in four games going 2-for-14 (.143) with one double, one RBI, three total bases, one run, two walks, three strikeouts, .250 OBP, .214 SLG, and .464 OPS.
Gabriel Lino (Memphis free agent-Lara/Margarita) played in 23 games going 8-for-59 (.136) with one double, one home run, five RBIs, 12 total bases, two runs, two walks, 19 strikeouts, .164 OBP, .203 SLG, and .367 OPS.

Miguel Socolovich (former St. Louis-Caracas) made 13 relief appearances posting a 1-0 record, 0.64 ERA, 0.79 WHIP, four holds, and one save.  He allowed ten hits, two runs (one earned), one walk, and struck 15 out over 14 innings.
Pedro Rodriguez (former MiLB signing-Magallanes) made 20 relief appearances posting a 2-1 record, 0.87 ERA, 0.87 WHIP, and six holds.  He allowed 15 hits, three runs (two earned), three walks, hit one batter, and struck 13 out over 20.2 innings.
Richard Castillo (former Memphis-Zulia) made 11 appearances (one start) posting a 2-0 record, 3.50 ERA, 1.17 WHIP, and one hold.  He allowed 18 hits, seven earned runs, one home run, three walks, hit one batter, and struck ten out over 18 innings.
Corey Baker (former Memphis-Caracas) made 15 appearances (one starts) posting a 1-0 record, 3.74 ERA, 1.20 WHIP, and four holds.  He allowed 14 hits, ten runs (nine earned), three home runs, 12 walks, hit four batters, and struck 21 out over 21.2 innings.
Kender Villegas (former Palm Beach-Margarita) made 24 relief appearances posting a 1-0 record, 3.76 ERA, 1.33 WHIP, and two holds.  He allowed 27 hits, 12 runs (11 earned), eight walks, hit one batter, and struck 12 out over 26.1 innings.
Eduardo Sanchez (former St. Louis-Margarita) made 14 relief appearances posting a 1-1 record, 4.50 ERA, and 1.69 WHIP.  He allowed 18 hits, eight earned runs, one home run, nine walks, hit two batters, and struck 12 out over 16 innings.
Jorge Rondon (former St. Louis-Magallanes) made ten relief appearances posting a 0-0 record, 4.70 ERA, 1.57 WHIP, and one hold.  He allowed 11 hits, five runs (four earned), one walk, and struck five out over 7.2 innings.
Pedro Echemendia (Memphis-La Guaira) made nine relief appearances posting a 0-1 record, 2.63 WHIP, and one hold.  He allowed 18 hits, five earned runs, three walks, and struck seven out over eight innings.
Fabian Blanco (Johnson City-Lara) made ten relief appearances posting a 0-0 record, 5.68 ERA, 1.74 WHIP, and one hold.  He allowed eight hits, four earned runs, one home run, three walks, and struck four out over 6.1 innings.
Jerome Williams (former St. Louis-Magallanes) made three starts posting a 1-2 record, 5.84 ERA, and 1.38 WHIP.  He allowed 15 hits, 11 runs (eight earned), three home runs, two walks, hit one batter, and struck six out over 12.1 innings.
Nick Greenwood (former St. Louis-Caribes) made six appearances (four starts) posting a 0-3 record, 9.00 ERA, and 2.47 WHIP.  He allowed 32 hits, 17 runs (15 earned), two home runs, five walks, and struck eight out over 15 innings.
Roberto Canache (former Johnson City-Caribes) made five relief appearances posting a 0-1 record, 12.00 ERA, and 3.00 WHIP.  He allowed seven hits, six runs (four earned), one home run, two walks, and struck four over three innings.

Playoffs Begin On Tuesday


Dominican League Round Robin:

Audry Perez (former St. Louis-Escogido) entered late in the game at catcher.

Cibaenas beat Escogido 5-3
LIDOM Official Site Post Game

Notes:
Licey's stadium is said to be ready to host games after the fire to the press box on Wednesday: LIDOM Official Site

No Games Scheduled Until Tuesday


Nicaraguan League:

Fidencio Flores (former GCL-Boer) entered in the second and pitched 6.1 innings.  He allowed five hits, one earned run, three walks (one intentional), and struck two out for the winning decision (2-2).  (g/f:6-7)

Boer beat Leon 8-6
LBPN Official Site Post Game

Edgard Montiel (former DSL-Chinandega) started at first base and batted fifth.  0-for-3 with one sacrifice.
Curt Smith (former Springfield-Chinandega) started as designated hitter and batted sixth.  1-for-2 with one run, two walks, and one strikeout.

Rivas beat Chinandega 3-1
LBPN Official Site Post Game

No Games Scheduled Until Tuesday


Colombian League:

Notes:
Neder Horta (former St. Louis scout-Barranquilla MGR) helped lead Barranquilla into first place: LCBP Official Site

Playoffs Begin On Tuesday


Panama League:

Notes:
Final regular season standings: Panama League Official Twitter


Puerto Rican League (January 6, 2018):

Notes:
Tyler Herron (former Springfield-Mayaguez) is set to pitch out of the bullpen for Mayaguez: El Nuevo Dia

Cardinals Winter League Notebook 12-14-17: Evan MacLane Strikes Out Two Over Six Scoreless Innings For The Win; David Bergin Doubles, Walks, & Drives In Two Runs; Carlos Talavera Singles, Walks, & Knocks In Two Runs

Evan MacLane - Estrellas Orientales

Mexican Pacific League:

Alexis Wilson (State College-Culiacan) entered late in the game at catcher and batted ninth.  1-for-2 with one strikeout.

Culiacan beat Mochis 3-2
LMP Official Site Post Game

Efren Navarro (former Memphis-Hermosillo) started at first base and batted third.  0-for-3 with one walk.
Jermaine Curtis (former St. Louis-Hermosillo) started at third base and batted sixth.  1-for-4 with two strikeouts and one throwing error.

Mazatlan beat Hermosillo 7-3
LMP Official Site Post Game

Randy Arozarena (Springfield-Navojoa) started in right field and batted leadoff.  1-for-3 with one home run, one RBI, one run, and one walk.

Mexicali beat Navojoa 5-3
LMP Official Site Post Game

Notes:
Niko Vasquez (former Springfield-Obregon), Richy Pedroza (former Peoria-Obregon), and Jesus Cruz (State College-Jalisco) were inactivated and Maikel Cleto (former St. Louis-Mochis) was activated: LMP Official Site

Obregon traded Niko Vasquez (former Sprinfield) to Mazatlan: Mazatlan Official Site

Thursday's Games:
Jalisco (27-28) visits Obregon (21-34) @ 7:10 PM MST
Culiacan (31-24) visits Mochis (20-35) @ 7:30 PM MT
Hermosillo (28-27) visits Mazatlan (32-23) @ 8:00 PM MT
Navojoa (30-25) visits Mexicali (31-24) @ 7:30 PM PT


Venezuelan League:

Rafael Ortega (former Memphis-Caribes) started in centerfield and batted leadoff.  1-for-4 with one strikeout.

La Guaira beat Caribes 2-0
LVBP Official Site Post Game

Wilfredo Tovar (Memphis-Caracas) started at second base and batted second.  0-for-4 with one run, one walk, one strikeout, and assisted in one double play.
Anthony Garcia (former Memphis-Caracas) started in left field and batted third.  0-for-3 with two runs, two walks, and three strikeouts.
Leobaldo Pina (Palm Beach-Caracas) started at third base and batted ninth.  1-for-3 with one double, two runs, one walk, one stolen base,k and one strikeout.

Caracas beat Zulia 9-4
LVBP Official Site Post Game

Rayder Ascanio (Palm Beach-Magallanes) started at shortstop and batted leadoff.  1-for-3 with one walk, one strikeout, and one caught stealing.
Ronny Cedeno (former St. Louis-Magallanes) started at second base and batted second.  1-for-4 with two runs, one stolen base, grounded into one double play, and assisted in two double plays.
Jose Martinez (former Springfield-Magallanes) started at first base and batted ninth.  1-for-3 with one double, grounded into one double play, and assisted in four double plays.
Pedro Rodriguez (former MiLB signing-Magallanes) entered in the eighth and pitched one inning.  He allowed one hit and no runs.  (p-s:11-6)(g/f:1-1)

Magallanes beat Aragua 5-1
LVBP Official Site Post Game

Notes:
Jose 'Cafecito' Martinez (St. Louis-La Guaira) is still dealing with a groin pull: LVBP Official Site

Leobaldo Pina (Palm Beach-Caracas) lived a dream debut: LVBP Official Site and El Emergente

Players are complaining about the fans being disrespectful towards them: Meridiano

Thursday's Games:
Lara (29-22) visits Magallanes (31-21) @ 7:00 PM VET
Caribes (23-30) visits Aragua (29-23) @ 7:00 PM VET
La Guaira (20-30) visits Zulia (26-26) @ 7:00 PM VET


Venezuelan Parallel League Championship:

Juan Gonzalez (former Memphis-La Guaira) entered in the sixth and pitched two innings.  He allowed two hits, no runs, and struck three out.

David Bergin (former Quad Cities-Margarita/Aragua) started at first base and batted third.  1-for-3 with one double, two RBIs, one walk, and one strikeout.
Carlos Talavera (Johnson City-Margarita/Aragua) started in centerfield and batted eighth.  1-for-3 with two RBIs, one walk, one strikeout, and committed one error.

Margarita-Aragua beat La Guaira 5-4
LVBP Parallel Official Site Post Game

Margarita-Aragua (1-0) visits La Guaira (0-1) @ 10:00 AM VET


Dominican League:

Donovan Solano (former Memphis-Licey) started at third base and batted eighth.  3-for-4 with one run, one walk, and one throwing error.

Licey beat Cibao 7-6 in 10 innings
LIDOM Official Site Post Game

Luis Cruz (former Memphis-Azucareros) entered late in the game at catcher and batted ninth.  0-for-1 with one walk.
Jayson Aquino (former waiver claim-Azucareros) entered in the fourth and pitched to six batters.  He allowed three hits, three earned runs, two walks, and struck one out.

Alberto Rosario (St. Louis free agent-Estrellas) started at catcher and batted ninth.  1-for-3 with one RBI and one strikeout.
Audry Perez (former St. Louis-Estrellas) entered late in the game at catcher and batted ninth.  1-for-1 at the plate.
Evan MacLane (former St. Louis-Estrellas) started and pitched six innings.  He allowed three hits, no runs, and struck two out for the winning decision (3-1).  (g/f:9-5)
Yeison Medina (Peoria-Estrellas) entered in the seventh and pitched one inning.  He allowed one hit, no runs, and one walk.  (g/f:3-0)

Estrellas beat Azucareros 9-2
LIDOM Official Site Post Game

Eliezer Alvarez (former Springfield-Escogido) entered late in the game as a designated hitter and batted fourth.  0-for-2 with one strikeout.

Francisco Pena (MiLB signing-Cibaenas) entered late in the game at catcher and batted eighth.  2-for-2 at the plate.

Escogido beat Cibaenas 16-2
LIDOM Official Site Post Game

No Games Scheduled For Thursday


Panama League:

Yariel Gonzalez (State College-Urraca) started at third base and batted fourth.  0-for-4 with two runs, one walk, and committed one error.

Jonathan Rivera (Johnson City-Metro) started in outfield and batted eighth.  1-for-4 with one double, one run, and committed one error.
Jose Almarante (former Memphis-Metro) started and pitched two innings.  He allowed two hits, one unearned run, and struck three out.

Urraca beat Metro 7-2 in game one of dodubleheader

Thursday's Games:
Herrera (8-5) visits Cocle (7-3) for a doubleheader beginning @ 7:00 PM


Australian Baseball League:

Notes:
All-Star rosters were announced: ABL Official Site


Puerto Rican League (January 5, 2017):

Notes:
The league will play 21 games scheduled from Thursday through Sunday and will include four teams (Caguas, Santurce, Carolina, and merger between Aguadilla and Mayaguez): La Prensa

Cardinals Winter League Notebook 12-11-17: Jesus Cruz Strikes Out One Over One Hitless/Scoreless Inning; Richy Pedroza Singles, Walks, & Drives In One Run; Efren Navarro Singles & Knocks In One Run

Jesus Cruz - Charros de Jalisco

Mexican Pacific League:

Carlos Soto (GCL-Mochis) entered late in the game at first base and batted fourth.  0-for-2 with one RBI and one strikeout.
Hector Villalobos (MiLB signing-Mochis) entered in the seventh and pitched one inning.  He allowed two hits and no runs.  (p-s:18-12)(g/f:0-3)

Jesus Cruz (State College-Jalisco) entered in the eighth and pitched one inning.  He allowed no hits or runs, and struck one out.  (p-s:10-6)(g/f:1-1)

Jalisco beat Mochis 8-2
LMP Official Site Post Game

Randy Arozarena (Springfield-Navojoa) started in right field and batted leadoff.  1-for-4 with one hit by pitch.

Navojoa beat Mazatlan 5-0
LMP Official Site Post Game

Richy Pedroza (former Peoria-Obregon) started at shortstop and batted ninth.  1-for-2 with one RBI, one run, one walk, one sacrifice, and assisted in one double play.

Efren Navarro (former Memphis-Hermosillo) started in right field and batted third.  1-for-4 with one RBI, one run, one sac fly, one strikeout, and grounded into one double play.
Jermaine Curtis (former St. Louis-Hermosillo) started at third base and batted sixth.  1-for-3 with one double, one run, one hit by pitch, and one throwing error.

Hermosillo beat Obregon 6-5
LMP Official Site Post Game

No Games Scheduled For Monday


Venezuelan League:

Stats:
Kevin Medrano (former 2011 draft selection-Margarita) has played in five games going 7-for-13 (.538) with one double, eight total bases, two runs, three walks, one strikeout, one caught stealing, .625 OBP, .615 SLG, and 1.240 OPS.
Ildemaro Vargas (former Springfield-Lara) has played in 17 games going 31-for-75 (.413) with five doubles, two triples, one home run, ten RBIs, 43 total bases, 24 runs, ten walks, three stolen bases, four strikeouts, one caugh stealing, .488 OBP, .573 SLG, and 1.062 OPS.
Rangel Ravelo (Memphis-Lara) has played in 29 games going 44-for-110 (.400) with eight doubles, four home runs, 22 RBIs, 64 total bases, 30 runs, nine walks, 12 strikeouts, .453 OBP, .582 SLG, and 1.035 OPS.
Ronny Cedeno (former St. Louis-Magallanes) has played in 44 games going 61-for-176 (.347) with 11 doubles, one triple, two home runs, 25 RBIs, 80 total bases, 38 runs, 16 walks, six stolen bases, 19 strikeouts, .396 OBP, .455 SLG, and .850 OPS.
Wilfredo Tovar (Memphis-Caracas) has played in 50 games going 66-for-204 (.324) with eight doubles, four triples, two home runs, 25 RBIs, 88 total bases, 32 runs, 13 walks, 16 strikeouts, three caught stealing, .365 OBP, .431 SLG, and .797 OPS.
Imeldo Diaz (Johnson City-Margarita) has played in 18 games going 15-for-50 (.300) with two triples, four RBIs, 19 total bases, six runs, four walks, 12 strikeouts, .352 OBP, .380 SLG, and .732 OPS.
Rafael Ortega (former Memphis-Caribes) has played in 35 games going 39-for-131 (.298) with five doubles, two triples, 18 RBIs, 48 total bases, 26 runs, 29 walks, two stolen bases, 16 strikeouts, seven caught stealing, .427 OBP, .366 SLG, and .793 OPS.
Cesar Valera (former Palm Beach-Caribes) has played in 41 games going 37-for-132 (.280) with seven doubles, two home runs, 13 RBIs, 50 total bases, 13 runs, seven walks, one stolen base, 25 strikeouts, .336 OBP, .379 SLG, and .714 OPS.
Breyvic Valera (St. Louis-Margarita) has played in 11 games going 10-for-39 (.256) with one triple, six RBIs, 12 total bases, two runs, seven walks, one strikeout, .362 OBP, .308 SLG, and .669 OPS.
Rayder Ascanio (Palm Beach-Magallanes) has played in 27 games going 20-for-87 (.230) with three doubles, six RBIs, 23 total bases, 18 runs, 17 walks, two stolen bases, 19 strikeouts, .356 OBP, .264 SLG, and .620 OPS.
Anthony Garcia (former Memphis-Caracas) has played in ten games going 7-for-28 (.250) with one double, two home runs, six RBIs, 14 total bases, six runs, two walks, one stolen base, six strikeouts, .300 OBP, .500 SLG, and .800 OPS.
Jose Martinez (former Springfield-Magallanes) has played in 21 games going 11-for-56 (.196) with two doubles, one home run, six RBIs, 16 total bases, eight runs, six walks, three strikeouts, .286 OBP, .286 SLG, and .571 OPS.
Gabriel Lino (Memphis free agent-Lara/Margarita) has played in 18 games going 7-for-49 (.143) with one double, one home run, five RBIs, 11 total bases, two runs, one walk, 14 strikeouts, .160 OBP, .224 SLG, and .384 OPS.

Pedro Rodriguez (former MiLB signing-Magallanes) has made 14 relief appearances posting a 1-0 record, 0.59 ERA, 0.59 WHIP, and six holds.  He's allowed seven hits, one earned run, two walks, hit one batter, and struck ten out over 15.1 innings.
Miguel Socolovich (St. Louis free agent-Caracas) has made nine relief appearances posting a 0-0 record, 1.04 ERA, 0.92 WHIP, three holds, and one save.  He's allowed seven hits, two runs (one earned), one walk, and struck eight out over 8.2 innings.
Eduardo Sanchez (former St. Louis-Margarita) has made 13 relief appearances posting a 1-0 record, 3.00 ERA, and 1.47 WHIP. He's allowed 16 hits, five earned runs, one home run, six walks, hit two batters, and struck 12 out over 15 innings.
Kender Villegas (former Palm Beach-Margarita) has made 19 relief appearances posting a 1-0 record, 4.71 ERA, 1.48 WHIP, and two holds.  He's allowed 24 hits, 12 runs (11 earned), seven walks, hit one batter, and struck nine out over 21 innings.
Richard Castillo (former Memphis-Zulia) has made eight relief appearances posting a 2-0 record, 5.25 ERA, 1.25 WHIP, and one hold.  He's allowed 13 hits, seven earned runs, one home run, two walks, hit one batter, and struck six out over 12 innings.
Roberto Canache (former Johnson City-Caribes) has made five relief appearances posting a 0-1 record, 12.00 ERA, and 3.00 WHIP.  He's allowed seven hits, six runs (four earned), one home run, two walks, and struck four out over three innings.
Jorge Rondon (former St. Louis-Magallanes) has made three relief appearances posting a 0-0 record, 13.50 ERA, and 3.50 WHIP.  He's allowed six hits, four runs (three earned), one walk, and struck one out over two innings.

Monday's Games:
Lara (27-22) visits Margarita (20-31) @ 7:00 PM VET
Caracas (29-21) visits Zulia (24-25) @ 8:00 PM VET


Dominican League:

No Games Scheduled For Monday


Nicaraguan League:

Notes:
League is on hiatus until after the Central American Games until December 19, 2017.


Panama League:

Stats:
Yariel Gonzalez (State College-Urraca) has played in four games going 6-for-13 (.462) with one double, one home run, four RBIs, two runs, two walks, one strikeout, .533 OBP, .769 SLG, and 1.303 OPS.
Jonathan Rivera (Johnson City-Metro) has played in five games going 4-for-15 (.267) with one double, one run, four strikeouts, .312 OBP, .333 SLG, and .646 OPS.

Jose Almarante (former Memphis-Metro) has made one start posting a 1-0 record and 0.00 ERA.  He's allowed four hits, no runs, and struck six out over seven innings.

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