Cardinals Winter League Notebook 1-22-2020: Jorge Rondon Has A 2.25 ERA, 1.25 WHIP, & One Save In Nine Postseason Relieaf Appearances; Ramon Urias Not Available For LMP Championship; Robinson Cancel Felt Strongly About His Team After Loss In LBPRC Championship

Jorge Rondon - Navegantes del Magallanes

Mexican Pacific League Championship:

Stats:
Irving Lopez (Springfield-Hermosillo) has played in six games going 5-for-19 (.263) with one double, six total bases, three runs, three strikeouts, .333 OBP, .316 SLG, and .649 OPS.
Ramon Urias (Memphis-Mochis) has played in 13 games going 11-for-42 (.262) with four doubles, one triple, one home run, seven RBIs, 20 total bases, 11 runs, nine walks, eight strikeouts, .392 OBP, .476 SLG, and .868 OPS.
Carlos Soto (Peoria-Mochis) has played in four games going 2-for-8 (.250) with one RBI, two total bases, one walk, one caught stealing, .300 OBP, .250 SLG, and .550 OPS.
Efren Navarro (former Memphis-Culiacan) has played in 11 games going 9-for-38 (.237) with one home run, four RBIs, 12 total bases, two runs, one walk, one stolen base, ten strikeouts, .275 OBP, .316 SLG, and .591 OPS.
Rainel Rosario (former Springfield-Monterrey) has played in five games going 4-for-18 (.222) with four RBIs, four total bases, two runs, two walks, seven strikeouts, .286 OBP, .222 SLG, and .508 OPS.
Alex Mejia (former St. Louis-Monterrey) has played in five games going 2-for-17 (.118) with two doubles, four total bases, two runs, three strikeouts, .167 OBP, .235 SLG, and .402 OPS.
Niko Vasquez (former Springfield-Monterrey) has played in five games going 1-for-17 (.059) with one total base, one walk, two strikeouts, .158 OBP, .059 SLG, and .217 OPS.
Alexis Wilson (Peoria-Culiacan) has played in one game going 0-for-1 (.000).

Fernando Salas (former St. Louis-Hermosillo) has made four relief appearances posting a 0-1 record, 0.00 ERA, 1.00 WHIP, and one save.  He's allowed three hits, one unearned run, one walk, and struck one out over four innings.

Notes:
Ramon Urias (Memphis-Mochis) was not made available for the championship draft: LMP Official Twitter

Wednesday's Game:
Mazatlan (0-0) visits Culiacan (0-0) @ 7:35 PM MT


Dominican League Championship:

Wednesday's Game:
Licey (1-1) visits Azucareros (1-1) @ 7:30 PM AST


Venezuelan League Championship:

Stats:
Ronny Cedeno (former MLB signing-Magallanes) has played in five games going 6-for-20 (.300) with one triple, three RBIs, eight total bases, two runs, one walk, four strikeouts, one caught stealing, .333 OBP, .400 SLG, and .733 OPS.
Gabriel Lino (former Memphis-Caribes) has played in 11 games going 12-for-42 (.286) with two doubles, one triple, four RBIs, 16 total bases, four runs, four walks, ten strikeouts, .362 OBP, .381 SLG, and .743 OPS.
Ildemaro Vargas (former Springfield-Lara) has played in ten games going 10-for-41 (.244) with one double, three RBIs, 11 total bases, four runs, three walks, one stolen base, four strikeouts, one caught stealing, .311 OBP, .268 SLG, and .579 OPS.
Wilfredo Tovar (former Memphis-Caracas) has played in six games going 4-for-25 (.160) with two RBIs, four total bases, one run, one stolen base, three strikeouts, .160 OBP, .160 SLG, and .320 OPS.
Luis Bandes (former Johnson City-La Guaira) has played in three games going 0-for-3 (.000).
Jose Garcia (former Memphis-Caracas) has played in three games going 0-for-1 (.000) with one run and one walk.
Wilfredo Vivas (former GCL-Magallanes) has played in one game.

Edubray Ramos (former VSL-La Guaira) has made four relief appearances posting a 0-0 record, 0.00 ERA, 0.75 WHIP, and one hold.  He's allowed three hits, no runs, and struck two out over four innings.
Miguel Socolovich (former St. Louis-Caracas) has made three relief appearances posting a 1-0 record, 0.00 ERA, and 0.75 WHIP.  He's allowed two hits, no runs, and struck four out over 2.2 innings.
Kristhiam Linares (former Springfield-La Guaira) has made four relief appearances posting a 0-0 record, 3.00 WHIP, and one hold.  He's allowed three hits, no runs, and struck one out over one inning.
Williams Perez (Springfield free agent-Lara) has made three starts posting a 1-0 record, 1.04 ERA, and 1.04 WHIP.  He's allowed ten hits, two earned runs, eight walks, and struck 15 out over 17.1 innings.
Nestor Molina (former MiLB signing-Lara) has made three starts posting a 1-0 record, 2.25 ERA, and 1.25 WHIP.  He's allowed 14 hits, four earned runs, six walks, hit one batter, and struck nine out over 16 innings.
Jorge Rondon (former St. Louis-Magallanes/Caribes) has made nine relief appearances posting a 0-0 record, 2.25 ERA, 1.25 WHIP, and one save.  He's allowed six hits, two earned runs, four walks, and struck five out over eight innings.
Pedro Rodriguez (former MiLB signing-Lara) has made nine relief appearances posting a 2-0 record, 3.38 ERA, 1.31 WHIP, three holds, and one save.  He's allowed ten hits, five runs (four earned), one home run, four walks, and struck seven out over 10.2 innings.
Elinery Garcia (former Memphis-Caracas) has made one start posting a 0-0 record, 4.50 ERA, and 1.25 WHIP.  He's allowed four hits, four runs (two earned), one walk, and struck one out over four innings.
Liarvis Breto (MiLB signing-Caribes) has made seven relief appearances posting a 0-0 record, 5.06 ERA, and 1.13 WHIP.  He's allowed four hits, three earned runs, two walks, hit one batter, and struck six out over 5.1 innings.
Vicente Campos (former MiLB signing-Lara) has made ten relief appearances posting a 0-0 record, 5.63 ERA, 1.75 WHIP, and four holds.  He's allowed 11 hits, nine runs (five earned), three walks, and struck three out over eight innings.

Wednesday's Game:
Lara (1-1) visits Caribes (1-1) @ 6:00 PM VET


Puerto Rican League Championship:

Stats:
Anthony Garcia (former Memphis-Carolina) has played in six games going 3-for-20 (.150) with one double, four total bases, one run, four walks, eight strikeouts, .346 OBP, .200 SLG, and .546 OPS.
Yariel Gonzalez (Springfield-Mayaguez) has played in ten games going 2-for-30 (.067) with three RBIs, two total bases, two runs, two walks, one stolen base, five strikeouts, .121 OBP, .067 SLG, and .188 OPS.
Jonathan Rodriguez (former Memphis-Manati) has played in one game going 0-for-3 (.000).

Hector Hernandez (former Palm Beach-Santurce) has made two starts posting a 2-0 record, 2.45 ERA, and 1.27 WHIP.  He's allowed ten hits, three earned runs, four walks, and struck five out over 11 innings.

Notes:
Robinson Cancel (former Memphis-Mayaguez MGR) felt his team clould of been champions: Primera Hora

Cardinals Winter League Notebook 1-11-2020: Yariel Gonzalez Singles & Drives In Two Runs; Shane Robinson Singles Twice & Hits A Solo Home Run In Doubleheader; Ramon Urias Doubles, Walks, & Knocks In One Run

#LBPRC El bateador emergente Yariel González conectó sencillo remolcadore de una carrera para dejar en en el terreno a los Gigantes. Los indios anotaron dos carreras en la 9na entrada. La serie se encuentra empatada a dos victorias por equipo. pic.twitter.com/XZTho0ABAm

— TAB Deportes (@tabpr) January 11, 2020

Mexican Pacific League Playoffs:

Ramon Urias (Memphis-Mochis) started at shortstop and batted third.  1-for-4 with one double, one RBI, one walk, and assisted in one double play.

Mochis beat Jalisco 4-3
LMP Official Site Post Game

No Games Scheduled For Saturday


Dominican League Round Robin:

Rangel Ravelo (St. Louis-Cibaenas) started at first base and batted third.  2-for-4 with three runs and one walk.
Francisco Pena (former St. Louis-Cibaenas) started at catcher and batted eighth.  1-for-4 with one caught stealing and assisted in one double play.

Donovan Solano (former Memphis-Licey) started at third base and batted fifth.  1-for-2 with two runs, one walk, one hit by pitch, one strikeout, one caught stealing, one throwing error, and one fielding error.

Cibaenas beat Licey 9-3
LIDOM Official Site Post Game

Audry Perez (former St. Louis-Escogido) entered late in the game at catcher and allowed one stolen base.

Raul Valdes (former St. Louis-Azucareros) started and pitched four innings.  He allowed seven hits, five earned runs, two walks, hit one batter, threw one wild pitch, and struck four out.  (g/f:3-3)

Azucareros beat Escogido 9-8 in 12 innings
LIDOM Official Site Post Game

Notes:
Rangel Ravelo (St. Louis-Cibaenas) spoke with a KBO team but decided to stay with St. Louis: Derrick Goold Twitter

No Games Scheduled For Saturday


Colombian League Championship:

Notes:
Will Changarotty (former State College-Barranquilla) will start the first game for Giants as he held the league best ERA during the regular season: El Heraldo


Venezuelan League Playoffs:

Cesar Valera (former Palm Beach-Caribes) started at shortstop and batted third.  1-for-4, one throwing error, and assisted in one double play.
Gabriel Lino (former Memphis-Caribes) started at catcher and batted ninth.  1-for-4 with two strikeouts.

Zulia beat Caribes 1-0
LVBP Official Site Post Game

Wilfredo Tovar (former Memphis-Caracas) started at shortstop and batted second.  0-for-4 with one strikeout and grounded into one double play.
Jose Garcia (former Memphis-Caracas) entered late in the game as a pinch runner.
Miguel Socolovich (former St. Louis-Caracas) entered in the eighth and pitched to one batter.  He allowed no hits or runs, and struck one out.  (p-s:7-5)(ir-s:1-0)

La Guaira beat Caracas 2-1
LVBP Official Site Post Game

Ildemaro Vargas (former Springfield-Lara) started at second base and batted leadoff.  1-for-3 and assisted in one double play.
Vicente Campos (former MiLB signing-Lara) entered in the eighth and pitched to five batters.  He allowed two hits, one earned run, one intentional walk, and struck one out.  (p-s:11-8)(g/f:1-0)

Lara beat Magallanes 2-1
LVBP Official Site Post Game

Notes:
Two players from Zulia were suspended for the remainder of the season after the brawl with Caribes: LVBP Official Site

Saturday's Game:
Magallanes (2-4) visits Caribes (2-4) @ 6:00 PM AST


Puerto Rican League Playoffs:

Anthony Garcia (former Memphis-Carolina) started in left field and batted leadoff.  1-for-4 with one double.

Yariel Gonzalez (Springfield-Mayaguez) entered late in the game as a pinch hitter and batted eighth.  1-for-1 with two RBIs.

Mayaguez beat Carolina 2-1
LBPRC Official Site Post Game

Notes:
Robinson Cancel (former Memphis-Mayaguez MGR) talks about growing up with earthquakes in his hometown of Lajas: Primera Hora

Saturday's Game (Postponed Until Sunday):
Mayaguez (2-2) visits Carolina (2-2) @ 6:00 PM AST


Nicaraguan League Championship:

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

Leon beat Chinandega 2-1 in 10 innings
LBPN Official Site Post Game

Saturday's Games:
Leon (1-1) visits Chinandega (1-1) @ 6:00 PM


Australian Baseball League:

Pete Kozma (former St. Louis-Perth) started at second base and batted second.  1-for-3 with two strikeouts.

Jeremy Hazelbaker (former St. Louis-Adelaide) started in left field and batted second.  0-for-2 with one run and two strikeouts.
Mikey Reynolds (former Springfield-Adelaide) started at shortstop and batted third.  0-for-2 with one walk.

Adelaide beat Perth 2-1 in game one of doubleheader

Pete Kozma (former St. Louis-Perth) started at shortstop and batted second.  0-for-4 and assisted in one double play.

Jeremy Hazelbaker (former Springfield-Adelaide) started in left field and batted second.  0-for-3 with two strikeouts.
Mikey Reynolds (former Springfield-Adelaide) started at shortstop and batted third.  0-for-4 with one strikeout.

Perth beat Adelaide 2-0 in game two of doubleheader

Shane Robinson (former St. Louis-Melbourne) started in centerfield and batted second.  2-for-4 at the plate.

Melbourne beat Geelong-Korea 12-2 in game one of doubleheader

Shane Robinson (former St. Louis-Melbourne) started in centerfield and batted second.  1-for-3 with one home run, one two-out RBI, and one run.

Geelong-Korea beat Melbourne 13-6 in game two of doubleheader

Notes:
Miami pulled Dustin Beggs (former 2014 draft selection-Adelaide) from continuing in the ABL: Adelaide Official Twitter

Sunday's Games:
Perth (18-13) visits Adelaide (18-9)
Auckland (18-13) visits Sydney (13-18)
Melbourne (17-14) visits Geelong-Korea (10-21)

Cardinals Winter League Notebook 12-23-19: Ramon Urias Singles Twice, Homers, & Drives In Two Runs; Aramis Garcia Singles, Homers, & Knocks In Two Runs; Jorge Rondon Strikes Out One Over Two Hitless/Scoreless Innings For The Hold

Ramón Urías trabaja los domingos 💣 @verdesxsiempre pic.twitter.com/CrNn7Qc2Z4

— LMP (@LMPbeisbol) December 23, 2019

Cuban League:

Notes:

Chicago-N and Miami are keeping an eye on 18-year old Cuban Roger Jorge Benavidez: El Nuevo Herald

Korean Baseball Organization:

Notes:

Doosan is in negotiations to re-sign Jose Miguel Fernandez (Doosan): Korea Joongang Daily

Mexican Pacific League:

Irving Lopez (Springfield-Hermosillo) started at shortstop and batted ninth.  0-for-3 with one strikeout.

Fernando Salas (former St. Louis-Hermosillo) entered in the ninth and pitched one inning.  He allowed one hit, no runs, and one walk.  (p-s:15-7)(g/f:2-0)

Mexicali beat Hermosillo 3-0

LMP Official Site Post Game

Ramon Urias (Memphis-Mochis) started at shortstop and batted fourth.  3-for-4 with one home run, two RBIs, one run, and one sac fly.

Carlos Soto (Peoria-Mochis) started at catcher and batted ninth.  0-for-4 with one walk and one strikeout.

Mochis beat Guasave 11-4

LMP Official Site Post Game

Alex Mejia (former St. Louis-Monterrey) startedc at shortstop and batted third.  1-for-4 with one walk, one strikeout, and two throwing errors.

Niko Vasquez (formrer Springfield-Monterrey) started as designated hitter and batted fifth.  0-for-3 with two walks and one strikeout.

Efren Navarro (former Memphis-Culiacan) started as designated hitter and batted fifth.  2-for-3 with two runs, one walk, and one strikeout.

Mateo Gil (Johnson City-Culiacan) entered late in the game at shortstop and batted eighth.  1-for-1 at the plate.

Culiacan beat Monterrey 7-3

LMP Official Site Post Game

Notes:

Efren Navarro (former Memphis-Culiacan) talks about beginning his baseball career: Culiacan Official Site

No Games Scheduled For Monday

Dominican League Round Robin:

Aramis Garcia (former 2014 draft selection-Azucareros) started at catcher and batted seventh.  2-for-4 with one home run, two RBIs, one run, one strikeout, grounded into one double play, and allowed one stolen base.

Raul Valdes (former St. Louis-Azucareros) started and pitched 6.1 innings.  He allowed six hits, one earned run, three walks, threw one wild pitch, and struck two out.  (g/f:2-4)

Robelys Reyes (former Springfield-Escogido) entered late in the game as a pinch runner and stolen one base.

Escogido beat Azucareros 4-3 in 10 innings

LIDOM Official Site Post Game

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

Rangel Ravelo (St. Louis-Cibaenas) started at first base and batted third.  2-for-4 with one home run, one RBI, two runs, and grounded into one double play.

Edmundo Sosa (St. Louis-Cibaenas) started at shortstop and batted seventh.  1-for-3 with one triple, one RBI, one run, one walk, and one strikeout.

Francisco Pena (former St. Louis-Cibaenas) started at catcher and batted ninth.  0-for-4 with one strikeout, one passed ball, and threw out one of two base runners.

Licey beat Cibaenas 13-7

LIDOM Official Site Post Game

No Games Scheduled For Monday

Colombian League:

Notes:

Geddy Guerra (former VSL-Sincelejo) earned the win as Sincelejoe beat Santa Maria 9-1: LPBCol Twitter

Venezuelan League:

Jose Garcia (former Memphis-Caracas) started at second base and moved to left field, batting ninth.  0-for-3 with one stolen base and one strikeout.

Caracas beat Zulia 5-1 in game one of doubleheader

LVBP Official Site Post Game

Luis Bandes (former Johnson City-La Guaira) started at first base and batted fourth.  3-for-5 with one double, one RBI, one run, and one throwing error.

Edubray Ramos (former VSL-La Guaira) entered in the sixth and pitched one inning.  He allowed no hits or runs, and struck one out.  (p-s:6-5)(g/f:2-0)

Nestor Molina (former MiLB signing-Lara) started and pitched five innings.  He allowed ten hits, four earned runs, and struck one out for the winning decision (6-0).  (p-s:80-53)(g/f:11-1)

Lara beat La Guaira 8-5

LVBP Official Site Post Game

Wilfred Vivas (former GCL-Magallanes) entered late in the game at shortstop and batted second.  0-for-1 with one strikeout.

Ronny Cedeno (former MLB signing-Magallanes) started at second base and batted eighth.  0-for-3 with one RBI, one strikeout, and was ejected in the fifth innining.

Jorge Rondon (former St. Louis-Magallanes) entered in the seventh and pitched two innings.  He allowed no hits or runs, and struck one out for the hold (9).  (p-s:17-14)(g/f:3-0)

Magallanes beat Aragua 5-2

LVBP Official Site Post Game

Notes:

Miguel Socolovich (former St. Louis-Caracas) will leave the team for a short period for family matters: LVBP Official Site

Luis Bandes (former Johnson City-La Guaira) talks about his baseball career being released by St. Louis: LVBP Official Site

Monday's Game:

Magallanes (18-20) visits Caracas (18-20) @ 4:00 PM VET

Puertro Rican League:

Tyler Herron (former Springfield-Caguas) entered in the third and batted to one batter.  He allowed no hits or runs.  (g/f:0-1)(ir-s:1-0)

Pedro Echemendia (former Memphis-Caguas) entered in the fourth and pitched three innings.  He allowed five hits, six earned runs, one home run, five walks, and struck two out.  (g/f:3-3)

Santurce beat Caguas 9-0

LBPRC Official Site Post Game

Yariel Gonzalez (Springfield-Mayaguez) started at first base and batted fifth.  1-for-4 with one strikeout.

Anthony Garcia (former Memphis-Carolina) started in right field and batted third.  1-for-3 with two walks, one strikeout, and one caught stealing.

Carolina beat Mayaguez 3-2

LBPRC Official Site Post Game

Notes:

Robinson Cancel (former Memphis-Mayaguez MGR) has confidence in turning Mayaguez around: Primera Hora

Monday's Games:

Santurce (19-9) visits Manati (10-15) @ 11:00 AM AST

Mayaguez (12-16) visits Caguas (10-16) @ 9:15 AM AST

Nicaraguan League Round Robin:

Edgard Montiel (former DSL-Chinandega) started and batted third.  2-for-4 with one walk and one strikeout.

Chinandega beat Rivas 5-1

LBPN Official Site Post Game

Monday's Game:

Chinandega (1-0) visits Leon (0-0) @ 6:00 PM

Panama League:

Allen Cordoba (former Johnson City-Herrera) started in outfield and batted third.  1-for-3 with one walk.

J.R. Davis (former Peoria-Metro) started at second base and batted second.  0-for-4 and committed one error.

Jonathan Rivera (former Johnson City-Metro) started as designated hitter and batted sixth.  1-for-4 with one strikeout.

Herrera beat Metro 4-0

Panama League Official Site Post Game

Monday's Games:

Chriiqui: Astonauts (11-7) visits Federals (12-6) @ 3:00 PM

Metro (6-12) visits Herrera (7-11) @ 7:00 PM

Australian Baseball League:

Stats:

Jeremy Martinez (former Memphis-Brisbane) has played in 18 games going 14-for-49 (.286) with one double, two home runs, six RBIs, 21 total bases, six runs, 11 walks, eight strikeouts, .417 OBP, .429 SLG, and .845 OPS.

Mikey Reynolds (former Springfield-Adaleide) has played in 19 games going 20-for-75 (.267) with three doubles, one RBI, 23 total bases, 12 runs, six walks, seven stolen bases, 12 strikeouts, two caught stealing, .317 OBP, .307 SLG, and .624 OPS.

Pete Kozma (former St. Louis-Perth) has played in 20 games going 17-for-77 (.221) with one double, one home run, ten RBIs, 21 total bases, eight runs, seven walks, three stolen base, 11 strikeouts, two caught stealing, .279 OBP, .273 SLG, and .552 OPS.

Dustin Beggs (former 2014 draft selection-Adelaide) has made five starts posting a 2-2 record, 6.08 ERA, and 2.28 WHIP.  He's allowed 31 hits, 19 runs (16 earned), three home runs, six walks, hit one batter, and struck 22 out over 23.2 innings

Cardinals Winter League Notebook 12-21-19: Eliezer Alfonzo Singles & Scores In Final Game; Jon Edwards Signs With Hanshin; Gabriel Lino Homers & Drives In Four Runs

Eliézer Alfonzo: “No tengo nada más que pedirle a la pelota” #Caribes #LVBP https://t.co/u7r0q9px7O pic.twitter.com/8P1cxnyCZc

— LVBP (@LVBP_Oficial) December 21, 2019

Nippon Professional Baseball:

Notes:
Hanshin signed Jon Edwards (former Quad Cities) for 2020 season: Hanshin Twitter


Cuban League:

Notes:
New York-A signed 17-year old shortstop Osmany Fleitas Santana (Matanzas): El Nuevo Herald


Mexican Pacific League:

Fernando Salas (former St. Louis-Hermosillo) entered in the ninth and pitched one inning.  He allowed no hits or runs, and struck one out for the save (9).  (p-s:8-7)(g/f:2-0)

Hermosillo beat Mexicali 7-4
LMP Official Site Post Game

Carlos Soto (Peoria-Mochis) started at catcher and batted ninth.  1-for-2 and allowed one stolen base.
Hector Villalobos (former State College-Mochis) entered in the fourth and pitched 2.1 innings.  He allowed two hits, no runs, two walks, and struck two out.  (p-s:53-31)(g/f:3-1)(ir-s:2-2)

Guasave beat Mochis 6-1
LMP Official Site Post Game

Alex Mejia (former St. Louis-Monterrey) started at shortstop and batted third.  2-for-4 with one double, one run, one strikeout, grounded into one double playone throwing error, and assisted in one double play.

Efren Navarro (former Memphis-Culiacan) started at first base and batted fifth.  1-for-3 with one double, one run, grounded into one double play, and assisted in two double plays.
Alexis Wilson (Peoria-Culiacan) started at catcher and batted eighth.  1-for-3 with one RBI.
Mateo Gil (Johnson City-Culiacan) started at shortstop and batted ninth.  0-for-3 with two strikeouts, one throwing error, and assisted in one double play.

Culiacan beat Monterrey 3-1
LMP Official Site Post Game

Saturday's Games:
Mexicali (27-31) visits Hermosillo (34-23) @ 6:00 PM MT
Mochis (28-31) visits Guasave (24-34) @ 6:00 PM MT
Jalisco (35-24) visits Mazatlan (27-32) @ 6:00 PM MT
Monterrey (24-34) visits Culiacan (31-27) @ 6:05 PM MT
Navojoa (22-36) visits Obregon (39-15) @ 7:10 PM CT


Dominican League:

Final Regular Season Stats:
Robelys Reyes (former Springfield-Escogido) played in four games going 1-for-1 (1.000) with one double, two total bases, one run, one caught stealing, 1.000 OBP, 2.000 SLG, and 3.000 OPS.
Donovan Solano (former Memphis-Licey) played in eight games going 10-for-30 (.333) with three doubles, four RBIs, 13 total bases, six runs, one walk, six strikeouts, .364 OBP, .433 SLG, and .797 OPS.
Alberto Triunfel (former Springfield-Escogido) played in 16 games going 6-for-18 (.333) with one double, one RBI, seven total bases, three runs, two walks, four strikeouts, .400 OBP, .389 SLG, and .789 OPS.
Aramis Garcia (former 2011 draft selection-Azucareros) played in four games going 3-for-9 (.333) with one RBI, three total bases, one run, four strikeouts, .400 OBP, .333 SLG, and .733 OPS.
John Nogowski (Memphis-Cibaenas) played in 31 games going 36-for-114 (.316) with six doubles, four home runs, 22 RBIs, 54 total bases, 13 runs, 17 walks, one stolen base, 12 strikeouts, .413 OBP, .474 SLG, and .887 OPS.
Edmundo Sosa (St. Louis-Cibaenas) played in 43 games going 48-for-174 (.274) with seven doubles, three home runs, 14 RBIs, 64 total bases, 27 runs, seven walks, three stolen bases, 41 strikeouts, .332 OBP, .366 SLG, and .697 OPS.
Carlos Peguero (former Memphis-Cibao) played in seven games going 6-for-22 (.273) with three RBIs, six total bases, one run, three walks, one stolen base, eight strikeouts, .346 OBP, .273 SLG, and .619 OPS.
Rangel Ravelo (St. Louis-Cibaneas) played in 16 games going 13-for-48 (.271) with one double, one home run, eight RBIs, 17 total bases, four runs, 13 walks, nine strikeouts, .444 OBP, .354 SLG, and .799 OPS.
Eliezer Alvarez (former Springfield-Escogido) played in 21 games going 13-for-48 (.271) with three doubles, one triple, six RBIs, 18 total bases, ten runs, nine walks, four strikeouts, 15 strikeouts, .390 OBP, .375 SLG, and .765 OPS.
Alberto Rosario (former St. Louis-Estrellas) played in 11 games going 4-for-15 (.267) with two doubles, one RBI, six total bases, two runs, four strikeouts, .267 OBP, .400 SLG, and .667 OPS.
Jose Adolis Garcia (Memphis-Cibao) played in 17 games going 17-for-68 (.250) with four doubles, two triples, five RBIs, 25 total bases, four runs, one stolen base, 17 strikeouts, one caught stealing, .261 OBP, .368 SLG, and .629 OPS.
Magneuris Sierra (former St. Louis-Azucareros) played in 16 games going 11-for-47 (.234) with one double, one triple, one RBI, 14 total bases, seven runs, two stolen base, seven strikeouts, .250 OBP, .298 SLG, and .548 OPS.
Francisco Pena (former St. Louis-Cibaenas) played in 33 games going 22-for-97 (.227) with one double, two home runs, seven RBIs, 29 total bases, eight runs, six walks, one stolen base, 16 strikeouts, .283 OBP, .299 SLG, and .582 OPS.
Rainel Rosario (former Springfield-Cibaenas) played in 20 games going 12-for-58 (.207) with two doubles, two home runs, seven RBIs, 20 total bases, seven runs, three walks, one stolen base, 20 strikeouts, .246 OBP, .345 SLG, and .591 OPS.
Audry Perez (former St. Louis-Escogido) played in seven games going 1-for-6 (.167) with one double, two total bases, one run, two strikeouts, .167 OBP, .333 SLG, and .500 OPS.
Richy Pedroza (former Peoria-Escogido) played in nine games going 3-for-25 (.120) with one RBI, three total bases, four runs, seven walks, one stolen base, four strikeouts, .313 OBP, .120 SLG, and .433 OPS.
Yefri Perez (former MiLB signing-Cibaenas) played in 20 games going 0-for-12 (.000) with two runs, seven stolen bases, four strikeouts, and two caught stealing.
Johan Mieses (Memphis free agent-Azucareros) played in one game going 0-for-3 (.000) with one stikeout.
Eugenio Velez (former Memphis-Cibaenas) played in two games going 0-for-1 (.000) with one walk, one strikeout, .500 OBP, and .500 OPS.

Alex Fagalde (Springfield-Cibaenas) made three appearances (one start) posting a 0-0 record, 0.00 ERA, and 1.17 WHIP.  He allowed four hits, one unearned run, three walks, and struck three out over six innings.
Genesis Cabrera (St. Louis-Licey) made four appearances (three starts) posting a 0-0 record, 0.82 ERA, and 1.00 WHIP.  He allowed seven hits, one earned run, one home run, four walks, hit one batter, and struck 15 out over 11 innings.
Raul Valdes (former St. Louis-Azucareros) made ten starts posting a 5-2 record, 2.51 ERA, and 1.11 WHIP.  He allowed 46 hits, 19 runs (17 earned), one home run, 22 walks, and struck 30 out over 61 innings.
Evan MacLane (former St. Louis-Estrellas) made 13 starts posting a 3-4 record, 3.71 ERA, and 1.06 WHIP.  He allowed 49 hits, 24 runs (21 earned), eight home runs, five walks, hit three batters, and struck 35 out over 51 innings.
Hunter Cervenka (former Memphis-Cibaenas) made 13 relief appearances posting a 0-0 record, 4.15 ERA, 1.15 WHIP, and two holds.  He allowed nine hits, six earned runs, one home run, six walks, and struck 12 out over 13 innings.
Adalberto Mejia (former St. Louis-Cibao) made four starts posting a 0-2 record, 4.20 ERA, and 1.20 WHIP.  He allowed 14 hits, nine runs (seven earned), two home runs, four walks, hit one batter, and struck eight out over 15 innings.
Merandy Gonzalez (Springfield free agent-Azucareros) made two relief appearances posting a 0-0 record, 5.40 ERA, and 3.60 WHIP.  He allowed two hits, one earned run, four walks, and struck two out over 1.2 innings.
Mike Hauschild (former Memphis-Escogido) made five appearances (four starts) posting a 1-2 record, 5.59 ERA, and 1.55 WHIP.  He allowed 23 hits, 13 runs (12 earned), seven walks, hit two batters, and struck ten out over 19.1 innings.
Yeison Medina (former Springfield-Estrellas) made 15 relief appearances posting a 0-1 record, 8.59 ERA, 1.50 WHIP, and one hold.  He allowed seven hits, eight runs (seven earned), one home run, four walks, hit one batter, and struck seven out over 7.1 innings.
Ronnie Williams (Springfield-Cibaenas) made one relief appearance posting a0-0 record, *.** ERA, and *.** WHIP.  He allowed two hits, three earned runs, and one walk over 0.0 innings.

Notes:
Licey selected Evan MacLane (former St. Louis-Estrellas) in the playoff draft: LIDOM Official Site

Yasmany Tomas (Arizona) has signed to play for Escogido: Escogido Official Site

Round Robin: Saturday's Games:
Escogido (0-0) visits Licey (0-0) @ 5:00 PM AST
Cibaenas (0-0) visits Azucareros (0-0) @ 7:30 PM AST


Colombian League:

Notes:
Oscar Mercado (former Memphis) returned to Colombia to visit family for Christmas: El Universal


Venezuelan League:

Cesar Valera (former Palm Beach-Caribes) started at shortstop and batted third.  1-for-3 with one walk, one sacrifice, and assisted in two double plays.
Eliezer Alfonzo (former Peoria-Caribes) started as designated hitter and batted eighth.  1-for-3 with one run, one strikeout, and grounded into one double play.
Gabriel Lino (former Memphis-Caribes) started at catcher and batted ninth.  1-for-3 with one home run, four RBIs (three w/two-outs), and one run.

Caribes beat Zulia 10-6
LVBP Official Site Post Game

Elniery Garcia (former Memphis-Caracas) started and pitched five innings.  He allowed six hitsa, no runs, four walks, and struck four out for the winning decision (2-1).  (p-s:101-61)(g/f:3-4)

Caracas beat Margarita 9-1
LVBP Official Site Post Game

Pedro Rodriguez (former MiLB signing-Lara) entered in the sixth and pitched 1.2 innings.  He allowed two hits, no runs, and one balk.  (p-s:24-15)(g/f:3-1)
Vicente Campos (former MiLB signing-Lara) entered in the ninth and pitched to one batter.  He allowed one hit and no runs.  (p-s:5-3)(ir-s:2-1)

Wilfred Vivas (former GCL-Magallanes) entered late in the game as a pinch runner.
Ronny Cedeno (former MLB signing-Magallanes) started at second base and batted eighth.  1-for-4 with one two-out RBI.
Jorge Rondon (former St. Louis-Magallanes) entered in the fifth and pitched one inning.  He allowed no hits or runs, and one walk.  (p-s:9-4)(g/f:1-0)(ir-s:1-0)

Magallanes beat Lara 8-7
LVBP Official Site Post Game

Luis Bandes (former Johnson City-La Guaira) started as designated hitter and batted fifth.  1-for-3 with one run, one walk, and one strikeout.
Kristhiam Linares (former Springfield-La Guaira) entered in the seventh and pitched to one batter.  He allowed no hits or runs.  (p-s:3-2)(g/f:1-0)(ir-s:1-0)

Aragua beat La Guaira 5-2
LVBP Official Site Post Game

Notes:
Oaxaca (LMP) released Miguel Socolovich (former St. Louis-Caracas): MiLB Official Site

Eliezer Alfonzo (former Peoria-Margarita/Caribes) talks about deciding his retirement: LVBP Official Site and Caribes Official Site and El Emergente

MLB lifted sanctions against Caracas, La Guaira, Zulia, Lara, Caribes, and Margarita, but kept in place on Magallanes and Aragua: Lider

Caracas had hoped to continue using Wilfredo Tovar (former Memphis-Caracas): El Emergente

Saturday's Games:
La Guaira (23-14) visits Aragua (17-20) @ 4:00 PM VET
Zulia (23-14) visits Caracas (16-19) @ 5:00 PM VET
Magallanes (17-19) visits Lara (19-18) @ 6:00 PM VET


Puerto Rican League:

Yariel Gonzalez (Springfield-Mayaguez) started at first base and batted sixth.  1-for-4 with one double, one run, and two strikeouts.

Mayaguez beat Manati 4-0
LBPRC Official Site Post Game

Anthony Garcia (former Memphis-Carolina) started as designated hitter and batted third.  1-for-2 with two walks.

Ronnie Williams (Springfield-Caguas) entered in the eighth and pitched to two batters.  He allowed two hits and no runs.

Caguas beat Carolina 1-0 in 10 innings
LBPRC Official Site Post Game

Notes:
Robinson Cancel (former Memphis-Mayaguez MGR) took over as manager for Mayaguez: Primera Hora

Saturday's Games:
Carolina (15-11) visits Manati (10-15) @ 10:00 AM AST
Caguas (10-14) visits Santurce (17-9) @ 6:15 PM AST


Nicaraguan League:

Isaac Silva (former Johnson City-Leon) pitched two innings and allowed two hits, no runs, and struck three out.

Rivas beat Leon 8-1

Edgard Montiel (former DSL-Chinandega) 1-for-2 at the plate.

Boer beat Chinandega 2-1


Australian Baseball League:

Mikey Reynolds (former Springfield-Adelaide) started at shortstop and batted third.  0-for-3 with one RBI and one strikeout.
Dustin Beggs (former 2014 draft selection-Adelaide) started and pitched 2.1 innings.  He allowed five hits, five earned runs, two home runs, three walks, threw one wild pitch, struck two out, and assisted in one double play.  (p-s:59-33)(g/f:2-2)

Pete Kozma (former St. Louis-Perth) started at shortstop and batted second.  2-for-5 with two stolen base and assisted in one double play.

Adelaide beat Perth 6-5 in game one of doubleheader

Mikey Reynolds (former Springfield-Adelaide) started at shortstop and batted third.  0-for-4 with two strikeouts.

Pete Kozma (former St. Louis-Perth) started at second base and batted second.  1-for-4 at the plate.

Adelaide beat Perth 3-0 in game two of doubleheader

Sunday's Games:
Brisbane (7-11) visits Canberra (7-11) for a doubleheader
Sydney (9-10) visits Auckland (10-9)
Geelong-Korea (8-11) visits Melbourne (10-9)
Adelaide (12-7) visits Perth (12-7)

Cardinals Winter League Notebook 11-4-18: Amaury Cazana Hit A Grand Slam; Will Changarotty Pitched Two & Two-Thirds Scoreless Innings; Evan Kruczynski Pitched Two Scoreless Innings In 2018 Fall Stars Game

Amaury Cazana (4) - Rookies de la Marista

Korean Baseball Organization Championship:

Jamie Romak (former Memphis-SK) started at first base and batted third.  1-for-4 with one RBI and one walk.

SK beat Doosan 7-3
Yonhap News Agency Post Game

Monday's Game:
SK (1-0) visits Doosan (0-1) @ 3:30 AM


Arizona Fall League:

Evan Kruczynski (Springfield-West) entered in the second and pitched two innings.  He allowed one hit and no runs.  (p-s:17-11)(g/f:1-1)

Fall Stars: West beat East 7-6
MLB Official Site Post Game

No Games Scheduled For Sunday


Mexican Pacific League:

Cedric Hunter (former Memphis-Hermosillo) started in right field and batted second.  0-for-4 at the plate.

Ramon Urias (Memphis-Mochis) started at second base and batted third.  1-for-3 with one walk.
Hector Villalobos (State College-Mochis) entered in the seventh and pitched one inning.  He allowed no hits or runs.  (p-s:8-5)(g/f:1-2)

Mochis beat Hermosillo 6-1
LMP Official Site Post Game

Colin Walsh (former Springfield-Mexicali) started as designated hitter and batted seventh.  1-for-3 with one strikeout and grounded into one double play.

Mazatlan beat Mexicali 6-0
LMP Official Site Post Game

Kevin Medrano (former 2011 draft selection-Jalisco) started in centerfield and moved to right, batting seventh.  0-for-3 with one run, one walk, and one strikeout.
Niko Vasquez (former Springfield-Jalisco) started at first base and batted eighth.  0-for-4 with two strikeouts and assisted in one double play.

Culiacan beat Jalisco 4-3
LMP Official Site Post Game

Notes:
Robinson Cancel (former Memphis-Culiacan MGR) was named the new manager for Culiacan: LMP Official Site

Sunday's Games:
Mazatlan (11-8) visits Mexicali (8-10) @ 3:00 PM PST
Hermosillo (9-10) visits Mochis (10-9) @ 5:00 PM MST
Obregon (8-11) visits Navojoa (9-9) @ 5:00 PM MST
Jalisco (11-8) visits Culiacan (9-10) @ 5:05 PM MST


Venezuelan League:

Rafael Ortega (former Memphis-Caribes) started in centerfield and batted leadoff.  1-for-5 at the plate.
Cesar Valera (former Palm Beach-Caribes) entered late in the game in right field and moved to second base, batting third.  2-for-2 with one RBI, one run, one walk, and one sac fly.

Ildemaro Vargas (former Springfield-Lara) started at second base and batted leadoff.  1-for-3 with one walk and assisted in two double plays.

Caribes beat Lara 4-1
LVBP Official Site Post Game

Leobaldo Pina (former Springfield-Caracas) started at third base and batted eighth.  2-for-3 with one walk and one stolen base.

Will Changarotty (State College-Zulia) entered in the fourth and pitched 2.2 innings.  He allowed one hit, no runs, and one walk.  (p-s:28-16)(g/f:3-3)

Zulia beat Caracas 4-3
LVBP Official Site Post Game

Ronny Cedeno (former St. Louis signing-Magallanes) started at third base and batted second.  2-for-4 with one walk, grounded into one double play, three fielding errors, and one throwing error.
Rayder Ascanio (Peoria-Magallanes) started at shortstop and batted ninth.  1-for-3 with one run, one sacrifice, one strikeout, and assisted in one double play.

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

Dennis Ortega (Peoria-Margarita) started at catcher and batted eighth.  0-for-4 with one strikeout, grounded into one double play, assisted in one double play, and threw out two of three base runners.

Aragua beat Margarita 7-3
LVBP Official Site Post Game

Notes:
Juan Yepez (Palm Beach-La Guaira) was added to the La Guaira active roster: El Emergente

Breyvic Valera (former St. Louis-Margarita) visited the Margarita team but is unlikely yo play due to having surgery at end of MLB season: Kemberlin Correa Twitter

Rangel Ravelo (Memphis-Lara) has started working out: El Emergente

Matt Pearce (Springfield-Caracas) threw a simulated game on Saturday: El Emergente

Sunday's Games:
Carascas (12-7) visits Zulia (10-8) @ 12:00 PM VET
Caribes (7-11) visits Lara (11-8) for doubleheader beginning @ 3:00 PM VET
Aragua (8-9) visits Margarita (10-9) @ 4:00 PM VET
La Guaira (8-9) visits Magallanes (9-9) @ 4:30 PM VET


Dominican League:

Magneuris Sierra (former St. Louis-Azucareros) started in centerfield and batted ninth.  1-for-4 with two runs.

Azucareros beat Escogido 9-3
LIDOM Official Site Post Game

Yefri Perez (former MiLB signing-Cibaenas) entered late in the game in right field.
Eugenio Velez (former Memphis-Cibaenas) entered late in the game in right field and batted fifth.  1-for-2 with one two-out RBI and one strikeout.
Rainel Rosario (former Springfield-Cibaenas) entered late in the game as a pinch hitter and batted eighth.  0-for-1 with one strikeout.
Francisco Pena (St. Louis free agent-Cibaenas) entered late in the game at catcher.

Cibaenas beat Cibao 8-7 in 12 innings
LIDOM Official Site Post Game

Audry Perez (former St. Louis-Estrellas) started at catcher and batted eighth.  1-for-3 with one two-out RBI and one strikeout.

Estrellas beat Licey 3-1
LIDOM Official Site Post Game

Sunday's Games:
Estrellas (8-9) visits Cibaenas (8-8) @ 4:00 PM AST
Cibao (11-5) visits Azucareros (8-9) @ 4:00 PM AST
Escogido (10-7) visits Licey (5-12) @ 4:00 PM AST


Meridana League (Yucatan, Mexico):

Amaury Cazana (former Memphis-Marista) hit a grand slam as Morelos beat Marista 5-3: Arrobadeportes

Randy Arozarena (Memphis-Morelos) also played in the same game: Liga Meridana Official Twitter


Colombian League:

Jackson Solarte (former VSL-Barranquilla) threw one wild pitch that scored a run as Sincelejo beat Barranquilla 2-0: LCBP Official Site

Notes:
Julian Tavarez (former St. Louis) was in Cartegena working with kids: El Universal

Sunday's Games:
Sincelejo (1-1) visits Barranquilla (1-1) @ 4:00 PM
Cartagena (0-2) visits Monteria (2-0) @ 5:00 PM


Puerto Rican League (November15, 2018):

Notes:
Caguas signed Jonathan Rodriguez (former Memphis): LBPRC Official Site

Cardinals Winter League Notebook 2-1-18: Lino Rivera Helps Lead Cibaenas To LIDOM Title; Robinson Cancel Can't Attend Caribbean Series; Francisco Rivera Walks

Lino Rivera - Cibaenas Aguilas

Dominican League Championship:

Cibaenas beat Licey 11-5 to in series four games to three
LIDOM Official Site Post Game

Notes:
Lino Rivera (former Arkansas-Cibaenas MGR) helped lead Cibaenas to their first title in 10 years: Listin Diario


Latin American Series Championship:

Francisco Rivera (former Palm Beach-Acuyacan) started as designated hitter and batted fifth.  0-for-3 with one walk and one strikeout.

Edgard Montiel (former DSL-Chinandega) started as designated hitter and batted sixth.  0-for-3 with one sacrifice and grounded into one double play.

Chinandega beat Acayucan 9-1
LBPN Official Site Post Game


Caribbean Series (February 2, 2018):

Notes:
Robinson Cancel (former Memphis-Culiacan MGR) will not be joining Culiacan due to assignment with Colorado: El Nuevo Dia

Cardinals Winter League Notebook 2-3-15: J.C. Romero Pitches One & A Third Hitless/Scoreless Inning & Held One Inherited Runner On Base; Lino Rivera Denies Rumors Of Managing In The Dominican; Anthony Garcia Walks

Joel Pineiro & J.C. Romero - Cangrejeros de Santurce

Caribbean Series

Yulieski Gourriel (Industriales/Pinar del Rio) started at second base and batted third.  0-for-3 with one run, one stolen base, grounded into one double play, and assisted in one double play.
Alfredo Despaigne (Granma/Pinar del Rio) started in left field and batted fourth.  0-for-4 with one strikeout.
Frederich Cepeda (Sancti Spiritus/Pinar del Rio) started as designated hitter and batted fifth.  1-for-3 with one two-out RBI.

Culiacan beat Pinar del Rio 2-1
ESPN Deportes Post Game

Pedro Rodriguez (former MiLB signing-Caribes) entered in the ninth and pitched one inning.  He allowed two hits, one earned run, and struck one out.  (p-s:21-15)(g/f:2-0)

Anthony Garcia (Palm Beach-Santurce) started in left field and batted fourth.  0-for-3 with one walk.
Ruben Gotay (former Memphis-Santurce) started at first base and batted sixth.  0-for-4 with two strikeouts.
J.C. Romero (former St. Louis-Santurce) entered in the seventh and pitched 1.2 innings.  He allowed no hits or runs.  (p-s:11-6)(g/f:4-0)(ir-s:1-0)

Caribes beat Santurce 5-2
ESPN Deportes Post Game

Notes:
Fernando Martinez (New York-A free agent) signed with Veracruz: MiLB Official Site

MLB held a showcase for Puerto Rican players in Caguas for the 2015 draft: John Blundell Twitter

Lino Rivera (former Arkansas-Mayaguez MGR) denied rumors he was in talks for the Licey MGR job: Primera Hora

Bomb squad was called in for a suspicious package at the stadium: Primera Hora

Eduardo Perez (former St. Louis-Santurce MGR) knew he was coming up against a very good Caribes team and said his club needs to be more aggressive: El Nuevo Dia

Opening ceremony of the Carribean Series: El Nuevo Dia

Joel Pineiro (former St. Louis-Santurce), J.C. Romero (former St. Louis-Santurce), Eduardo Perez (former St. Louis-Santurce MGR), Robinson Cancel (former Memphis), and Armando Rios (former Memphis) all played together on the 2000 Santurce team: El Nuevo Dia

Edmundo Sosa (State College-Metro) and Jonathan Rivera (DSL-Metro) came out of the PYT Academy: Metro Official Twitter

Nettuno 2 (Italy) confirmed Norberto Gonzalez (Ciefuegos) will return this summer: Mister Baseball

Caribbean Series the start of turning point for Cuba: MLB Official Site

Tuesday's Games:
Pinar del Rio (0-1) visits Cibao (0-0) @ 12:05 PM ET
Santurce (0-1) visits Culiacan (1-0) @ 6:30 PM ET - Joel Pinerio (former St. Louis-Santurce) is scheduled to start

Cardinals Winter League Notebook 1-11-14: Anthony Garcia Doubles, Drives In Two Runs, & Gives Back To The Community; Rafael Ortega Singles,Walks Three Times, & Scores Four Runs; Angel Castro Strikes Out Four & Allows Two Runs Over Seven Innings

Anthony Garcia - Gigantes de Carolina

Venezuelan League Round Robin

Rafael Ortega (St. Louis waiver claim-La Guaira) started in center field and batted leadoff.  1-for-2 with four runs, three walks, and one strikeout.
Joe Thurston (former St. Louis-La Guaira) started at third base and batted third.  3-for-4 with two doubles, four RBIs, one sacrifice, one strikeout, one fielding error,l and assisted in one double play.

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

Pedro Rodriguez (former MiLB signing-Caribes) entered in the ninth and pitched one inning.  He allowed three hits, two earned runs, and threw one wild pitch for the blown save (2) and losing decision (0-1).  (p-s:21-14)(g/f:1-2)

Caracas beat Caribes 7-6
LVBP Official Site Post Game

Notes:
Alfredo Pedrigue (Caribes) won his third consecutive Manager of the Year award: LVBP Official Site

Saturday's Games:
Zulia (1-6) visits Magallanes (6-1) @ 5:00 PM VST
Caracas (4-3) visits Caribes (4-3) @ 7:30 PM VST


Mexican Pacific League Playoffs

Saturday's Games:
Mochis (0-0) visits Hermosillo (0-0) @ 7:00 PM MST
Navojoa (0-0) visits Mexicali (0-0) @ 6:00 PM PST


Veracruz League Playoffs

Saturday's Games:
Acayucan (1-1) visits Oluta (1-1)
San Andres (2-0) visits Tuxpan (0-2)


Dominican League Round Robin

Jamie Romak (former Memphis-Licey) started in right field and batted fifth.  0-for-2 with two walks and two strikeouts.

Licey beat Cibao 4-1
Listin Diario Post Game

Julio Lugo (former St. Louis-Escogido) started at second base and batted seventh.  2-for-4 with one home run, one RBI, and two runs.

Hector Luna (former St. Louis-Aguilas) started as designated hitter and batted fourth.  0-for-2 with one RBI, one run, and one intentional walk.
Angel Castro (St. Louis-Aguilas) started and pitched seven innings.  He allowed five hits, two runs (one earned), three walks, and struck four out.  (g/f:5-7)

Aguilas beat Escogido 4-3
LIDOM Official Site Post Game

Saturday's Games:
Cibao (5-7) visits Escogido (8-4) @ 5:00 PM AST
Licey (6-6) visits Aguilas (5-7) @ 7:30 PM AST


Nicaraguan League Playoffs

Jem Argenal (former GCL-Chinandega) 0-for-4 with two strikeouts.
Edgard Montiel (former DSL-Chinandega) 0-for-4 at the plate.

Rivas beat Chinandega 5-1
LNBP Official Site Post Game

Wednesday's Championship Game:
Rivas (0-0) visits Boer (0-0) @ 6:00 PM CST


Australian Baseball League

Jeff Lyman (former Springfield-Canberra) entered in the sixth and pitched two innings.  He allowed two hits, one earned run, and struck two out.  (p-s:31-18)(g/f:3-1)

Wayne Lundgren (former Palm Beach-Sydney) entered in the seventh and pitched one inning.  He allowed one hit, no runs, and struck one out for the hold (7).  (p-s:16-8)(g/f:1-0)

Sydney beat Canberra 9-6
Sydney Official Site Post Game

Sunday's Games:
Melbourne (18-19) visits Adelaide (18-19) @ 1:00 PM ACT
Canberra (19-18) visits Sydney (18-19) @ 4:00 PM AET
Brisbane (14-23) visits Perth (24-13) @ 4:05 PM AWST


Puerto Rican League Round Robin

Randy Ruiz (former MiLB signing-Mayaguez) started as designated hitter and batted fourth.  1-for-5 with one RBI, one run, and one walk.
Jorge Martinez (Cuban-Mayaguez) started and pitched 4.2 innings.  He allowed five hits, three earned runs, two walks (one intentional), and struck three out.  (g/f:10-1)

Joel Pineiro (former St. Louis-Ponce) started and pitched 6.1 innings.  He allowed five hits, no runs, two walks, and struck two out.  (g/f:10-4)

Mayaguez beat Ponce 4-3 in 12 innings

Ruben Gotay (former Memphis-Carolina) started at third base and batted third.  2-for-5 with one caught stealing.
Anthony Garcia (Palm Beach-Carolina) started at right field and batted fourth.  1-for-4 with one double, two RBIs, one walk, and two strikeouts.
Robinson Cancel (former Memphis-Carolina) entered in the fifth as designated hitter and batted sixth.  1-for-2 with one RBI and one walk.
David Kopp (former Memphis-Carolina) entered in the ninth and pitched to two batters.  He allowed one hit and one earned run for the hold (1).

Aaron Bates (former Memphis-Caguas) started as designated hitter and batted seventh.  1-for-3 with one double and one walk.
Luis Mateo (Springfield-Caguas) started at shortstop and batted ninth.  1-for-3 with one stolen base.

Caguas beat Carolina 4-3
El Nuevo Dia Post Game

Notes:
Anthony Garcia (Palm Beach-Carolina) enlisted Felipe Lopez (former St. Louis) and DJ Koby to help give back to the community: Primera Hora

Saturday's Games:
Caguas (3-3) visits Carolina (1-5) @ 7:15 PM AST
Ponce (3-3) visits Mayaguez (5-1) @ 7:15 PM AST


Colombian League

Current Cardinals:
Jonathan Escudero (GCL-Barranquilla) made seven appearances (two starts) posting a 0-1 record and 4.61 ERA.  He allowed 12 hits, seven earned runs, one home run, eight walks, threw one wild pitch, and struck 13 out over 13.2 innings.

Former Cardinals:
Jolbert Cabrera (former Memphis-Cartagena) played in 39 games going 57-for-147 (.388) with 15 doubles, two triples, four home runs, 28 RBIs, 88 total bases, 26 runs, 12 walks, six hit by pitches, one sacrifice, four sac flies, four stolen bases, 12 strikeouts, one caught stealing, and .599 SLG.
Donovan Solano (former Memphis-Barranquilla) played in  21 games going 33-for-86 (.384) with ten doubles, one triple, two home runs, ten RBIs, 51 total bases, 16 runs, four walks, two sac flies, one stolen base, 12 strikeouts, and .593 SLG.
Javier Colina (former Memphis-Cartagena) played in 34 games going 34-for-123 (.276) with eight doubles, one triple, three home runs, 28 RBIs, 53 total bases, 25 runs, 11 walks, six hit by pitches, three sac flies, three stolen bases, 15 strikeouts, one caught stealing, and .431 SLG.
Ronald Ramirez (former Palm Beach-Cartagena) played in 26 games going 15-for-71 (.211) with four doubles, one home run, 11 RBIs, 22 total bases, ten runs, 11 walks, one hit by pitch, four sacrifices, one sac fly, one stolen base, 18 strikeouts, and .310 SLG.

Ricardo Rodriguez (former Memphis-Cartagena) made 11 starts posting a 4-2 record and 3.30 ERA.  He allowed 58 hits, 28 runs (23 earned), three home runs, 15 walks, hit four batters, threw two wild pitches, and struck 22 out over 62.2 innings.
Jose Calero (former GCL-Sincelejo) made 12 appearances (two starts) posting a 1-2 record and 6.98 ERA.  He allowed 25 hits, 20 runs (15 earned), two home runs, 11 walks, hit four batters, threw three wild pitches, and struck 12 out over 19.1 innings.

Final Standings:
1. Cartagena 32-9-1
2. Monteria 27-15
3. Sincelejo 14-27-1
4. Barranquilla 10-32

Notes:
Jolbert Cabrera (former Memphis-Cartagena) won the batting title for the league: El Heraldo


Panama League

Jonathan Rivera (St. Louis international signing-Herrera) started in outfield and batted seventh.  0-for-4 at the plate.

Cocle beat Herrera 12-2
Panama League Official Site Post Game

Saturday's Games:
Herrera (0-3) visits Chiriqui (0-2)
Cocle (3-0) visits Urraca (2-0)

Cardinals Winter League Notebook 1-8-14: Anthony Garcia Singles, Doubles, Walks, & Scores One Run; Ronny Cedeno Collects Two Singles & One RBI; Pete Parise Strikes Out Two Over Three & A Third Scoreless Innings

Ronny Cedeno - Navegantes de Magallanes (on loan from Tigres de Aragua)

Venezuelan League Round Robin

Joe Thurston (former St. Louis-La Guaira) started at third base and batted third.  1-for-4 with one double, one RBI, and two strikeouts.
Rafael Ortega (St. Louis waiver claim-La Guaira) entered in the ninth in left field.

Caracas beat La Guaira 12-2
LVBP Official Site Post Game

Eliezer Alfonso (former Peoria-Magallanes) started at first base and batted sixth.  2-for-5 with two runs, three strikeouts, and assisted in two double plays.
Ronny Cedeno (former St. Louis-Magallanes) started at shortstop and batted ninth.  2-for-4 with one RBI, one sacrifice, two strikeouts, and assisted in one double play.

Magallanes beat Caribes 11-5
LVBP Official Site Post Game

Notes:
Francisco Rodriguez (Baltimore free agent-La Guaira) was activated by La Guaira and Henderson Alvarez (Miami-La Guaira) is awaiting permission to pitch further in the playoffs: Lider

Ronny Cedeno (former St. Louis-Aragua/Magallanes) talks about wearing his Aragua shoes while playing for Magallanes: Lider

Alex Cabrera (Softbank free agent-La Guaira) was named MVP, Hassan Pena (Quintana Roo-Zulia) Closer of the Year, and Aaron Thompson (Minnesota-Aragua) Setup Man Of the Year: El Universal

Wednesday's Games:
Zulia (1-3) visits La Guaira (1-4) @ 7:30 PM VST
Magallanes (4-1) visits Caribes (4-1) @ 7:30 PM VST


Mexican Pacific League Playoffs

Wednesday's Games:
Guasave (2-3) visits Hermosillo (3-2) @ 7:30 PM MST
Mochis (2-3) visits Navojoa (3-2) @ 7:30 PM MST


Veracruz League Playoffs

Wednesday's Games:
Oluta (0-0) visits Acayucan (0-0)
Tuxpan (0-0) visits San Andres (0-0)


Dominican League Round Robin

Notes:
Raul Valdes (former St. Louis-Azucareros/Escogido) has been given clearance to start after injuring himself in last outing: LIDOM Official Site

Wednesday's Games:
Aguilas (4-5) visits Escogido (6-3) @ 7:30 PM AST
Licey (5-4) visits Cibao (3-6) @ 7:30 PM AST


Nicaraguan League Playoffs

Jem Argenal (former GCL-Chinandega) 1-for-3 with one walk.
Edgard Montiel (former DSL-Chinandega) 0-for-4 with one strikeout.

Rivas beat Chinandega 5-1
LNBP Official Site Post Game

Wednesday's Game:
Rivas (1-0) visits Chinandega (0-1) @ 6:00 PM CST


Australian Baseball League

Thursday's Games:
Canberra (18-16) visits Sydney (16-18) @ 7:30 PM AET
Melbourne (17-17) visits Adelaide (16-18) @ 7:00 PM ACT
Brisbane (14-20) visits Perth (21-13) @ 7:20 PM AWST


Puerto Rican League

Aaron Bates (former Memphis-Caguas) started as designated hitter and batted sixth.  0-for-4 with two strikeouts.

Randy Ruiz (former MiLB signing-Mayaguez) started as designated hitter and batted fourth.  2-for-4 with one strikeout.
Luis Montanez (former Memphis-Mayaguez) started in right field and batted ninth.  2-for-3 at the plate.

Caguas beat Mayaguez 3-1
Liga PR Official Site Post Game

Pete Parise (former Memphis-Ponce) started and pitched 3.1 innings.  He allowed two hits, no runs, one walk, and struck two out.  (g/f:4-2)

Ruben Gotay (former Memphis-Carolina) started at third base and batted third.  1-for-3 with one walk, one stolen base, and one strikeout.
Anthony Garcia (Palm Beach-Carolina) started in right field and batted fourth.  2-for-3 with one double, one run, one walk, and one strikeout.
David Kopp (former Memphis-Carolina) entered in the ninth and pitched to one batter.  He allowed no hits or runs for the save (1).  (g/f:1-0)(ir-s:1-0)

Carolina beat Ponce 3-0
Liga PR Official Site Post Game

Notes:
Robinson Cancel (former Memphis-Carolina MGR) was a little nervous but thankful for the opportunity to lead Carolina: Primera Hora and El Nuevo Dia

Wednesday's Games:
Carolina (1-3) visits Ponce (2-2) @ 7:15 PM AST
Mayaguez (3-1) visits Caguas (2-2) @ 7:15 PM AST


Colombian League

Sunday's Results:

Javier Colina (former Memphis-Cartagena) started as designated hitter and batted third.  0-for-4 with two strikeouts.
Jolbert Cabrera (former Memphis-Cartagena) started at first base and batted fourth.  1-for-2 with one hit by pitch and one caught stealing.
Ronald Ramirez (former Palm Beach-Cartagena) started at shortstop and batted ninth.  1-for-4 with one strikeout.

Monteria beat Cartagena 8-2

Monday's Results:

Ronald Ramirez (former Palm Beach-Cartagena) started at first base and batted ninth.  0-for-3 with one strikeout.

Jose Calero (former GCL-Sincelejo) entered in the sixth and pitched 1.1 innings.  He allowed one hit, no runs, one walk, threw one wild pitch, and struck one out.

Cartagena beat Sincelejo 6-4

Notes:
Everth Renteria (Barranquilla) talks about his first experience as a manager: El Heraldo


Panama League

Edwin Maysonet (Chicago-N free agent), Brahiam Maldonado (Los Angeles free agent), Tyson Perez (Houston), David Rohm (Atlanta), and Casey Kalenkosky (Atlanta) are set to play for Cocle: Panama League Official Site

Wednesday's Games:
Veraguas visits Chiriqui
Herrera visits Cocle


Nippon Professional Baseball

Rakuten announced the signing of Brian Falkenborg (former St. Louis): Yakyubaka

Boston has invited Hideyoshi Otake (Toyama) to minor league camp: Yakyubaka

Cardinals Winter League Notebook 1-7-14: Robinson Cancel Named Carolina Manager; Ronny Cedeno Doubles Twice & Drives In Four Runs; Luis Garcia Hits A Solo Homer & Walks Twice

Robinson Cancel (left) - Gigantes de Carolina

Venezuelan League Round Robin

Pedro Rodriguez (former MiLB signing-Caribes) entered in the ninth and pitched one inning.  He allowed one hit, no runs, and struck one out for the save (3).  (g/f:1-0)

Caribes beat Zulia 6-4
LVBP Official Site Post Game

Eliezer Alfonso (former Peoria-Magallanes) started as designated hitter and batted sixth.  2-for-4 with one run and one strikeout.
Ronny Cedeno (former St. Louis-Magallanes) started at shortstop and batted ninth.  2-for-3 with two doubles, four RBIs (one w/two-outs), one run, one sacrifice, and assisted in two double plays.

Magallanes beat Caracas 12-6
LVBP Official Site Post Game

Notes:
St. Louis claimed outfielder Rafael Ortega off waivers from Texas on Monday.  He played 42 games during the regular winter league season with La Guaira.  Ortega went 24-for-100 (.240) with five doubles, three RBIs, 29 total bases, 19 runs, nine walks, two stolen bases, 15 strikeouts, two caught stealing, .315 OBP, .290 SLG, and .605 OPS.

Tuesday's Games:
Caracas (1-3) visits La Guaira (1-3) @ 7:30 PM VST
Magallanes (3-1) visits Caribes (4-0) @ 7:30 PM VST


Mexican Pacific League Playoffs

Luis Garcia (former New Haven-Hermosillo) started as designated hitter and batted fifth.  1-for-2 with one home run, one two-out RBI, two runs, and two walks.
Dennys Reyes (former St. Louis-Hermosillo) entered in the sixth and pitched one inning.  He allowed one hit and no runs.  (p-s:12-9)(g/f:2-1)
Fernando Salas (former St. Louis-Hermosillo) entered in the eighth and pitched one inning.  He allowed one hit, no runs, and one walk.  (p-s:21-12)(g/f:2-1)

Guasave beat Hermosillo 5-4
LMP Official Site Post Game

No Games Scheduled For Tuesday


Veracruz League Playoffs

Ivan Bellazetin (former MiLB tryout-Acayucan) started at second base and batted second.  2-for-3 with one RBI, two runs, one walk, one sacrifice, and one stolen base.

Acayucan beat Tuxpan 15-4
LIV Official Site Post Game


Dominican League Round Robin

Hector Luna (former St. Louis-Aguilas) started as designated hitter and batted fourth.  1-for-5 with one double and one RBI.
Jermaine Curtis (Memphis-Aguilas) started at second base and batted seventh.  0-for-2 with two walks and one strikeout.

Aguilas beat Cibao 5-2
Listin Diario Post Game

Eugenio Velez (former Memphis-Licey) started in left field and batted fifth.  0-for-4 with one RBI and one caught stealing.
Jamie Romak (former Memphis-Licey) started in right field and batted sixth.  1-for-4 with one run and one strikeout.
Timo Perez (former St. Louis-Licey) entered in the ninth as designated hitter and batted ninth.  One sac fly and one RBI.
Victor Marte (St. Louis free agent-Licey) entered in the eighth and pitched one inning.  He allowed no hits or runs, and struck one out.  (g/f:1-1)

Licey beat Escogido 7-3
Listin Diario Post Game

No Games Scheduled For Tuesday


Nicaraguan League

Former Cardinals:
Amaury Cazana (former Memphis-Boer) has played in 48 games going 51-for-182 (.280) with nine doubles, five home runs, 26 RBIs, 75 total bases, 28 runs, 13 walks, 25 strikeouts, .361 OBA, .412 SLG, and .773 OPS.
Jem Argenal (former GCL-Chinandega) has played in 42 games going 42-for-150 (.280) with seven doubles, one triple, four home runs, 15 RBIs, 63 total bases, 26 runs, seven walks, 25 strikeouts, .331 OBA, .420 SLG, and .751 OPS.
Edgard Montiel (former DSL-Chinandega) has played in 47 games going 46-for-171 (.269) with ten doubles, one home run, 22 RBIs, 59 total bases, 15 runs, 20 walks, 34 strikeouts, .345 OBA, .345 SLG, and .690 OPS.

Gustavo Martinez (former GCL-Rivas) made nine starts posting a 1-3 record, 4.53 ERA, and 1.47 WHIP.  He's allowed 48 hits, 26 runs (22 earned), two home runs, 16 walks, thrown one wild pitch, and struck 14 out over 43.2 innings.

Tuesday's Playoff Game:
Chinandega (23-25) visits Rivas (26-22) @ 6:00 PM CST


Puerto Rican League Round Robin

Notes:
Robinson Cancel (former Memphis-Carolina) was named manger of Carolina: Primera Hora

Tuesday's Games:
Caguas (1-2) visits Mayaguez (3-0) @ 7:15 PM AST
Ponce (2-1) visits Carolina (0-3) @ 7:15 PM AST


Colombian League

Sunday's Results:

Jonathan Escudero (GCL-Barranquilla) started and pitched one inning.  He allowed two hits, three earned runs, two walks, and struck one out for the losing decision.

Sincelejo beat Barranquilla 5-2


Panama League (January 7, 2014)

The league begin play Tuesday with four franchises in Cocle, Veraguas, Chiriqui, and Herrera: Panama American

Cardinals Winter League Notebook 12-23-13: Audry Perez Collects Two Singles & One RBI; Anthony Garcia Singles Twice & Walks; Jorge Rondon Strikes Out Three Over One & Two-Thirds Scoreless Innings

Audry Perez - Aguilas Cibaenas

Venezuelan League

Jamie Romak (former Memphis-La Guaira) started in center field and moved to left, batting leadoff.  0-for-2 with one run, one walk, and one strikeout.

La Guaira beat Caribes 4-3

Joe Thurston (former St. Louis-Lara) started in right field and batted leadoff.  0-for-4 with one strikeout.

Lara beat Magallanes 3-0

Ronny Cedeno (former St. Louis-Aragua) started at shortstop and batted leadoff.  2-for-4 with two runs and one strikeout.
Jorge Rondon (Memphis-Aragua) entered in the fifth and pitched 1.2 innings.  He allowed two hits, no runs, and struck three out.  (g/f:2-0)(ir-s:1-1)

Zulia beat Aragua 7-3

Notes:
Eliezer Alfonso (former Peoria-Magallanes) is nursing a sore right leg and is also analyzing offers from Major League and Japanese teams: Lider 

No Games Scheduled For Monday


Mexican Pacific League

Luis Garcia (former New Haven-Hermosillo) started at first base and batted fourth.  1-for-4 with one strikeout and assisted in three double plays.

Hermosillo beat Mochis 9-5
LMP Official Site Post Game

Odrisamer Despaigne (Cuban free agent-Mexicali) started and pitched four innings.  He allowed two hits, no runs, two walks, hit one batter, and struck two out.  (p-s:57-32)(g/f:4-4)

Navojoa beat Mexicali 6-1
LMP Official Site Post Game

Curt Smith (former Springfield-Mazatlan) started as designated hitter and batted sixth.  2-for-4 at the plate.

Culiacan beat Mazatlan 6-1
LMP Official Site Post Game

No Games Scheduled For Monday


Dominican League

Luis De La Cruz (former Memphis-Aguilas) entered in the seventh as a pinch hitter and took over at catcher, batting leadoff.  0-for-2 at the plate.
Audry Perez (St. Louis-Aguilas) started as designated hitter and batted fourth.  2-for-4 with one RBI.

Danilo Sanchez (former Springfield-Azucareros) started as designated hitter and batted seventh.  0-for-2 with one walk.

Aguilas beat Azucareros 3-0
LIDOM Official Site Post Game

Notes:
The league will hold a lottery draft for the round robin tournament that may see Raul Valdes (former St. Louis-Azucareros), Eugenio Velez (former Memphis-Azucareros), and Evan MacLane (former St. Louis-Estrellas) get selected: Listin Diario

No Games Scheduled For Monday


Nicaraguan League

Amaury Cazana (former Memphis-Boer) 1-for-4 with one double, one RBI, and one strikeout.

Jem Argenal (former GCL-Chinandega) 1-for-3 with one RBI, one walk, and one strikeout.
Edgard Montiel (former DSL-Chinandega) 1-for-4 with one run, one strikeout, and grounded into one double play.

Chinandega bear Boer 3-2
LNBP Official Site Post Game

League On Christmas Break Until Thursday


Australian Baseball League

Former Cardinals:
Brett Zawacki (former Springfield-Melbourne) has made 12 relief appearances posting a 0-1 record, 1.26 ERA, 1.12 WHIP, one hold, and four saves.  He's allowed 11 hits, three runs (two earned), one home run, five walks, and struck 19 out over 14.1 innings.
Ethan Cole (former Quad Cities-Canberra) has made seven starts posting a 2-4 record, 4.14 ERA, and 1.62 WHIP.  He's allowed 51 hits, 21 runs (19 earned), one home run, 16 walks, hit two batters, and struck 23 out over 41.1 innings.
Wayne Lundgren (former Palm Beach-Sydney) has made eight relief appearances posting a 0-1 record, 5.00 ERA, 1.33 WHIP, and three holds.  He's allowed nine hits, five earned runs, three walks, and struck five out over nine innings.
Jeff Lyman (former Springfield-Canberra) has made seven appearances (six starts) posting a 1-2 record, 5.52 ERA, and 1.67 WHIP.  He's allowed 29 hits, 22 runs (18 earned), one home run, 20 walks, hit two batters, and struck 16 out over 29.1 innings.


Puerto Rican League

Randy Ruiz (former MiLB signing-Mayaguez) started as designated hitter and batted fourth.  0-for-4 with one strikeout.
Tyler Herron (former Springfield-Mayaguez) entered in the ninth and pitched one inning.  He allowed one hit, one earned run, and struck one out for the save (12).  (g/f:1-1)

Mayaguez beat Ponce 3-1
Liga PR Official Site Post Game

Ruben Gotay (former Memphis-Carolina) started at third base and batted third.  0-for-4 with two strikeouts.
Anthony Garcia (Palm Beach-Carolina) started in right field and batted fourth.  2-for-3 with one run and one walk.
Robinson Cancel (former Memphis-Carolina) entered in the sixth as designated hitter and batted sixth.  1-for-1 with one RBI.

Luis Mateo (Springfield-Caguas) started at shortstop and batted ninth.  1-for-4 and assisted in one double play.

Caguas beat Carolina 3-1
Liga PR Official Site Post Game

Monday's Games:
Caguas (19-17) visits Carolina (16-18) @ 7:15 PM AST
Ponce (17-18) visits Santurce (16-19) @ 7:15 PM AST


Colombian League

Notes:
Edgar Renteria (former St. Louis) was in the Caribbean region delivering gifts to kids: El Heraldo