Cardinals Winter League Notebook 1-19-17: Curt Smith Walks & Hits A Two-Run Homer; Efren Navarro Doubles, Walks Twice, & Drives In Two Runs; Fidencio Flores Strikes Out One Over Two Scoreless Innings

Curt Smith - Tigres de Chinandega

Venezuelan League Playoffs:

Stats:
Ildemaro Vargas (former Palm Beach-Lara) has played in 11 games going 12-for-43 (.279) with three doubles, four RBIs, 15 total bases, nine runs, ten walks, three strikeouts, two caught stealing, .418 OBP, .349 SLG, and .767 OPS.
Ronny Cedeno (former MLB signing-Zulia) has played in eight games going 4-for-25 (.160) with four RBIs, four total bases, one run, four walks, four strikeouts, one caught stealing, .276 OBP, .160 SLG, and .436 OPS.

Roberto Canache (former Johnson City-Caribes) has made seven relief appearances posting a 0-0 record, 0.00 ERA, 0.71 WHIP, and one hold.  He's allowed three hits, no runs, two walks, and struck five out over seven innings.
Pedro Rodriguez (former MiLB signing-Caribes) has made three relief appearances posting a 0-0 record, 3.00 ERA, and 1.00 WHIP.  He's allowed three hits, one earned run, one home run, and struck one out over three innings.
Geudy Guerra (former VSL-La Guaira) has made four relief appearances posting a 0-0 record, 15.00 ERA, and 3.67 WHIP.  He's allowed five hits, five earned runs, one home run, six walks, and struck one out over three innings.

Notes:
Lara selected Pedro Rodriguez (former MiLB signing-Caribes) in the championship draft: LVBP Official Site

It has been 33 years since the last time that Lara and Zulia faced off in the championship: Lider

Ildemaro Vargas (former Palm Beach-Lara) is expected to rejoin Lara for the second game of the series: El Emergente

Championship Begins On Friday


Mexican Pacific League Playoffs:

Dennys Reyes (former St. Louis-Culiacan) entered in the seventh and pitched to three batters.  He allowed no hits and one unearned run.  (p-s:9-6)(g/f:2-1)
Victor Marte (former St. Louis-Culiacan) entered in the ninth and pitched one inning.  He allowed no hits or runs, one walk, and struck one out.  (p-s:19-10)(g/f:1-0)

Eugenio Velez (former Memphis-Mochis) started in left field and batted leadoff.  0-for-2 with one walk.

Culiacan beat Mochis 9-2
LMP Official Site Post Game

Efren Navarro (former Memphis-Hermosillo) started at first base and batted fourth.  1-for-2 with one double, one RBI, two walks, one sac fly, one strikeout, and assisted in two double plays.

Hermosillo beat Mexicali 7-2
LMP Official Site Post Game

Thursday's Games:
Culiacan (3-3) visits Mochis (3-3) @ 7:30 PM MT
Hermosillo (3-3) visits Mexicali (3-3) @ 7:30 PM PT


Dominican League Playoffs:

Stats:
Donovan Solano (former Memphis-Licey) has played in 14 games going 12-for-37 (.324) with three doubles, five RBIs, 15 total bases, six runs, three walks, one stolen base, five strikeouts, .395 OBP, .405 SLG, and .801 OPS.
Tommy Pham (St. Louis-Escogido) has played in 17 games going 16-for-58 (.276) with one double, two home runs, nine RBIs, 23 total bases, seven runs, eight walks, two stolen bases, 16 strikeouts, .358 OBP, .397 SLG, and .755 OPS.
Hector Luna (former St. Louis-Cibaenas) has played in 11 games going 7-for-35 (.200) with three doubles, six RBIs, ten total bases, one run, four walks, seven strikeouts, .317 OBP, .286 SLG, and .603 OPS.
Rainel Rosario (former Springfield-Cibaenas) has played in six games going 3-for-16 (.188) with one double, four total bases, two walks, three strikeouts, .278 OBP, .250 SLG, and .528 OPS.
Eliezer Alvarez (Peoria-Escogido) has played in one game going 0-for-4 (.000) with two strikeouts.

Evan MacLane (former St. Louis-Licey) has made four starts posting a 2-0 record, 3.00 ERA, and 1.04 WHIP.  He's allowed 23 hits, eight earned runs, three home runs, two walks, hit one batter, and struck 12 out over 24 innings.
Angel Castro (former Memphis-Cibaenas) has made four starts posting a 1-2 record, 6.60 ERA, and 1.67 WHIP.  He's allowed 24 hits, 14 runs (11 earned), one walk, and struck eight out over 15 innings.
Maikel Cleto (former St. Louis-Licey) has made one relief appearance posting a 0-0 record, 9.00 ERA, and 2.00 WHIP.  He's allowed two hits and one earned run.

Notes:
Angel Castro (former Memphis-Cibaenas) will be moved from the rotation to bullpen: Listin Diario

Friday's Championship Game:
Licey (0-0) visits Cibaenas (0-0) @ 7:00 PM AST


Puerto Rican League Championship:

J.C. Romero (former St. Louis-Santurce) entered in the eighth and pitched 1.2 innings.  He's allowed no hits or runs, one walk, and struck two out for the hold (2).  (g/f:3-0)

Randy Ruiz (former MiLB signing-Caguas) started as designated hitter and batted fifth.  1-for-4 with one strikeout.
Ruben Gotay (former Memphis-Caguas) started at first base and batted sixth.  0-for-4 with one strikeout.
Joel Pineiro (former St. Louis-Caguas) entered in the seventh and pitched 1.2 innings.  He allowed three hits, no runs, and struck one out.  (g/f:2-2)(ir-s:1-1)

Santurce beat Caguas 4-1
LBPRC Official Site Post Game

Thursday's Game:
Caguas (2-2) visits Santurce (2-2) @ 7:15 PM AST


Nicaraguan League Championship:

Fidencio Flores (former GCL-Rivas) entered in the fifth and pitched two innings.  He allowed no hits, one walk, and struck one out.  (g/f:5-1)

Edgard Montiel (former DSL-Chinandega) started at first base and batted third.  0-for-4 with one strikeout
Curt Smith (former Springfield-Chinandega) started in right field and batted fourth.  1-for-2 with one home run, two RBIs, three runs. one walk, and grounded into one double play

Chinandega beat Rivas 5-3
LBPN Official Site Post Game

Notes:
Chinandega won their third title: La Prensa


Australian Baseball League:

Friday's Games:
Adelaide (17-16) visits Melbourne (24-9) @ 7:00 PM AET
Canberra (17-15) visits Sydney (12-19) @ 7:30 PM AET
Perth (12-21) visits Brisbane (15-17) @ 6:30 PM AEST


Colombian League Championship:

Notes:
Jose Calero (former GCL-Sincelejo) pitched two and third innings and earned the loss as Monteria beat Sincelejo 3-1: LCBP Official Site and El Meridiano

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


Panama League:

Notes:
Panama (9-2) qualified for the championship game: TV Max Deportes


California Winter League (January 19, 2017):

Notes:
Workouts begin this week: CWL Official Site


World Baseball Classic (March 6, 2017):

Notes:
Kolten Wong (St. Louis) is listed on China's roster: WBC Official Site

Rowan Wick (Springfield) was added to Canada's roster: Rowan Wick Twitter

NPB, KBO, and CPBL are in discussions for a tournament of champions to take place in November: Yonhap News Agency

Ty Kelly (former Memphis), Jason Marquis (former St. Louis), and Corey Baker (Springfield) are confirmed for the Israel roster: Mister Baseball

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Ildemaro Vargas - Cardenales de Lara

Venezuelan League:

Ildemaro Vargas (former Palm Beach-Lara) started at second base and batted second.  3-for-4 with one home run, one RBI, three runs, one strikeout, and assisted in one double play.

Caracas beat Lara 5-3
LVBP Official Site Post Game

Roberto Canache (former Johnson City-Caribes) entered in the eighth and pitched to three batters.  He allowed three hits and three earned runs.  (p-s:14-10)

Ronny Cedeno (former MLB signing-Magallanes) started at third base and batted fifth.  0-for-4 with one RBI.

Magallanes beat Caribes 8-6
LVBP Official Site Post Game

Jose Martinez (St. Louis-La Guaira) started in right field and batted fourth.  1-for-3 with one two-out RBI.

La Guaira beat Zulia 4-2
LVBP Official Site Post Game

Jorge Rondon (former St. Louis-Aragua) entered in the eighth and pitched one inning.  He allowed one hit, no runs, and struck one out.  (p-s:16-11)(g/f:1-0)

Breyvic Valera (Memphis-Margarita) started in left field and batted second.  3-for-4 with one double, one triple, one run, and one fielding error.
Kender Villegas (former Palm Beach-Margarita) entered in the fifth and pitched one inning.  He allowed no hits or runs, and struck one out.  (p-s:16-11)(g/f:1-1)
Silfredo Garcia (Springfield free agent-Margarita) entered in the sixth and pitched to four batters.  He allowed two hits, three earned runs, and hit one batter for the blown save (1) and losing decision (0-1).  (p-s:12-7)(g/f:1-0)

Aragua beat Margarita 6-1
LVBP Official Site Post Game

Friday's Games:
Caribes (13-15) visits Aragua (11-16) @ 7:00 PM VET
Caracas (12-16) visits Margarita (15-13) @ 7:00 PM VET
Magallanes (13-14) visits Lara (15-14) @ 7:00 PM VET
La Guaira (14-13) visits Zulia (18-10) @7:00 PM VET


Venezuelan Parallel League:

Anderson Gerdel (former Palm Beach-La Guaira) started and pitched five innings.  He allowed four hits, one earned run, and struck three out.

La Guaira and Philadelphia tied 5-5 in game one of doubleheader

Hector Garcia (former Johnson City-La Guaira) entered late in the game in left field and moved to first base, batting seventh.  0-for-2 with one strikeout.

Philadelphia beat La Guaira 4-3 in game two of doubleheader

Friday's Games:
Caracas (13-6) visits Caimanes (8-12) @ 10:00 AM VET
Aragua (12-7-1) visits Margarita-Caribes (10-10) @ 10:00 AM VET
Magallanes (4-16-1) visits Lara (12-8) @ 11:00 AM VET
Zulia (11-10) visits La Guaira (10-8-2) @ 11:00 AM VET
Philadelphia (7-11-2) visits Boston (15-4) @ 11:00 AM VET


Arizona Fall League:

Carson Kelly (St. Louis-Glendale) started at catcher and batted third.  1-for-4 and threw out one base runner.
Harrison Bader (Springfield-Glendale) started in right field and batted fifth.  0-for-3 with one ground into double play.
Paul DeJong (Springfield-Glendale) stated at shortstop and batted seventh.  1-for-4 with one strikeout, grounded into one double play, and assisted in one double play.
Austin Gomber (Springfield-Glendale) started and pitched five innings.  He allowed eight hits, three earned runs, three walks, and struck two out for the losing decision (4-1).  (p-s:85-55)(g/f:6-4)
Rowan Wick (Springfield-Glendale) entered in the sixth and pitched two innings.  He allowed one hit, no runs, two walks, threw one wild pitch, and struck two out.  (p-s:31-17)(g/f:0-1)

Surprise beat Glendale 3-1
MLB Official Site Post Game

Friday's Games:
Surprise (13-12-1) visits Mesa (14-12) @ 12:35 PM MST
Salt River (12-12-1) visits Peoria (13-10-2) @ 3:05 PM MST
Glendale (12-14) visits Scottsdale (11-15) @ 6:35 PM MST


Mexican Pacific League:

Randy Arozarena (MiLB signing-Navojoa) started in left field and batted second.  1-for-4 with one run, one walk, two stolen bases,

Navojoa beat Mochis 3-0
LMP Official Site Post Game

Iker Franco (former Springfield-Culiacan) started at catcher and batted eighth.  1-for-5 with one home run, one RBI, one run, and two strikeouts.

David Washington (Memphis free agent-Hermosillo) started in right field and moved to first base, batting fifth.  1-for-4 with two strikeouts.

Culiacan beat Hermosillo 8-5
LMP Official Site Post Game

Friday's Games:
Obregon (14-12) visits Jalisco (14-12) @ 7:15 PM CT
Mochis (14-12) visits Culiacan (14-12) @ 7:30 PM MT
Hermosillo (14-12) visits Navojoa (15-11) @ 7:30 PM MST
Mexicali (13-13) visits Mazatlan (6-20) @ 8:00 PM MT


Dominican League:

Juan Herrera (Springfield-Estrellas) entered late in the game at third base.
Alberto Rosario (St. Louis-Estrellas) stared at catcher and batted eighth.  0-for-4 and allowed one stolen base.

Cibao beat Estrellas 8-1
Listin Diario Post Game

Notes:
Eugenio Velez (former Memphis-Azucareros) picked up his 300th career LIDOM hit: Azucareros Official Site

Friday's Games:
Cibao (11-5) visits Escogido (8-8) @ 7:15 PM AST
Estrellas (8-9) visits Cibaenas (9-9) @ 7:30 PM AST
Licey (9-7) visits Azucareros (5-12) @ 7:30 PM AST


Puerto Rican League:

Anthony Garcia (Memphis-Carolina) started as designated hitter and batted fourth.  0-for-4 at the plate.

Hector Hernandez (former Palm Beach-Santurce) entered in the ninth and pitched to two batters.  He allowed no hits and or runs, and hit one batter.  (g/f:1-0)

Carolina beat Santurce 3-1
LBPRC Official Site Post Game

Jonathan Rodriguez (Springfield-Mayaguez) started at first base and batted sixth.  0-for-4 with two strikeouts  and grounded into one double play.
Ivan Maldonado (former MiLB tryout-Mayaguez started and pitched 4.1 innings.  He allowed four hits, three earned runs, four walks, hit one batter, threw one wild pitch, and struck two out.  (g/f:4-4)

Robby Rowland (Springfield-Caguas) entered in the fifth and pitched 1.2 innings.  He allowed three hits, no runs, and struck one out. for the winning decision (3-0).  (g/f:2-1)(ir-s:2-1)

Caguas beat Mayaguez 4-3
LBPRC Official Site Post Game

Notes:
Rusney Castillo (Boston-Caguas) is expected to join Caguas in December: LBPRC Official Site

Friday's Games:
Santurce (6-3) visits Aguadilla (1-8) @ 730 PM AST
Carolina (5-5) visits Mayaguez (6-4) @ 7:30 PM AST


Nicaraguan League:

Curt Smith (former Springfield-Chinandega) started as designated hitter and batted fourth.  2-for-2 with one double and one walk.
Jem Argenal (former GCL-Chinandega) started in centerfield and batted sixth.  1-for-3 with one strikeout.
Edgard Montiel (former GCL-Chinandega) started at third base and batted seventh.  0-for-2 with one sacrifice.

Rivas beat Chinandega 1-0
LNBP Official Site Post Game

Friday's Games:
Rivas (7-3) visits Boer (4-6) @ 6:00 PM
Granada (4-6) visits Chinandega (5-5) @ 6:00 PM


Colombian League:

Stats:
Ronald Ramirez (former Palm Beach-Barranquilla) has gone 1-for-12 (.083) with two RBIs, one walk, one sac fly, two strikeouts, one caught stealing, .143 OBP, and .083 SLG.

Ramon Ulacio (former GCL-Barranquilla) has a 0-0 record and 0.00 ERA.  He's allowed three hits, one unearned run, one walk, hit one batter, and struck five out over six innings.
Jonathan Escudero (State College free agent-Barranquilla) has a 0-0 record and 0.00 ERA.  He's allowed one hit, no runs, one walk, and struck three out over two innings.
Jose Calero (former GCL-Sincelejo) has a 1-0 record and 1.80 ERA.  He's allowed six hits, two runs (one earned), and struck two out over five innings.
Jose Almarante (former Memphis-Sincelejo) has a 0-1 record and 4.15 ERA.  He's allowed six hits, two earned runs, one walk, threw one wild pitch, and struck three out over 4.2 innings.

Friday's Games:
Cartagena (0-2) visits Sincelejo (2-3) @ 7:00 PM
Barranquilla (1-1) visits Monteria (4-1) @ 7:00 PM


Tokyo Exhibition:

Efren Navarro (Memphis free agent-Mexico) started in right field and moved to first base, batting leadoff.  2-for-5 with one run and one strikeout.

Mexico beat Samurai Japan 7-3 (11/10/16)

Efren Navarro (Memphis free agent-Mexico) started at first base and batted leadoff.  0-for-4 with one strikeout.

Samurai Japan beat Mexico 11-4 (11/11/16)


Panama League (December 9, 2016):

Notes:
Video of Edmundo Sosa (Palm Beach-Metro) taking swings in the cages: Edmundo Sosa Twitter

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Aramis Garcia - Scottsdale Scorpions

Venezuelan League:

Cesar Valera (former Palm Beach-Caribes) entered late in the game at shortstop.

Jose Martinez (St. Louis-La Guaira) started in right field and batted fifth.  1-for-3 with one walk, one strikeout, one caught stealing, and one outfield assist.
Juan Gonzalez (former Memphis-La Guaira) entered in the seventh and pitched to two batters.  He allowed one hit and no runs for the blown save (1).  (p-s:10-5)(g/f:1-0)(ir-s:1-1)

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

Ronny Cedeno (former MLB signing-Magallanes) started at third base and batted second.  1-for-3 with one double, one two-out RBI, and assisted in one double play.
Jose Martinez (former Springfield-Magallanes) started at second base and moved to third, batting eighth.  0-for-1 with one run and assisted in two double plays.

Breyvic Valera (Memphis-Margarita) started in centerfield and batted second.  2-for-4 with one triple, one run, one walk, and one strikeout.
Eliezer Alfonzo (former Peoria-Margarita) started as designated hitter and batted fifth.  0-for-4 with three strikeouts.
Nick Greenwood (former St. Louis-Margarita) started and pitched six innings.  He allowed three hits, one earned run, hit one batter, and struck three out.  (p-s:75-52)(g/f:8-4)

Margarita beat Magallanes 3-2
LVBP Official Site Post Game

Ildemaro Vargas (former Palm Beach-Lara) started at second base and batted second.  0-for-2 with two walks, one sacrifice, and assisted in one double play.
Cedric Hunter (former Memphis-Lara) started in centerfield and batted eighth.  1-for-4 at the plate.

Lara beat Aragua 7-6
LVBP Official Site Post Game

Notes:
Rafael Ortega (former Memphis-Caribes) will begin play in Parallel League in the coming days and John Church (former Memphis-Caribes) is expected to join Caribes in first week of November: LVBP Official Site

Pedro Rodriguez (former MiLB signing-Caribes) is waiting to sign a contract before joining Caribes: El Emergente

Saturday's Games:
La Guaira (7-9) visits Caracas (7-11) @ 5:00 PM VET
Lara (9-10) visits Magallanes (8-10) @ 5:30 PM VET
Aragua (7-11) visits Zulia (13-5) @ 5:30 PM VET - Kurt Heyer (Memphis) is scheduled to start for Zulia
Caribes (9-9) visits Margarita (11-6) @ 7:00 PM VET


Venezuelan Parallel League:

Leobaldo Pina (Peoria-Caracas) started at third base and moved to shortstop, batting third.  1-for-4 with one run, one strikeout, and committed one error.
Jesus Ustariz (former Johnson City-Caracas) started in right field and moved to first base, batting fourth.  2-for-4 with one double.
Gerwuins Velazco (State College-Caracas) entered in the fifth and pitched one inning.  He allowed one hit, one earned run, one walk, threw one wild pitch, and struck one out.  (g/f:1-0)
Dail Villanueva (former Peoria-Caracas) entered in the sixth and pitched one inning.  He allowed one hit, no runs, and struck one out.  (g/f:1-0)

Caracas beat Aragua 4-2
Caracas Official Site Post Game

No Games Scheduled For Saturday Or Sunday


Arizona Fall League:

Carson Kelly (St. Louis-Glendale) started as designated hitter and batted third.  0-for-4 with one strikeout.
Paul DeJong (Springfield-Glendale) started at shortstop and batted fifth.  1-for-3 with one strikeout and assisted in one double play.
Rowan Wick (Springfield-Glendale) entered in the eighth and pitched one inning.  He allowed no hits or runs, and struck one out.  (p-s:14-11)(g/f:0-2)
Ryan Sherriff (Memphis-Glendale) entered in the ninth and pitched one inning.  He allowed one hit and no runs.  (p-s:14-12)(g/f:3-0)

Salt River beat Glendale 4-1
MLB Official Site Post Game

Aramis Garcia (former 2011 draft selection-Scottsdale) started at catcher and batted seventh.  1-for-3 with one home run, four RBIs, one run one strikeout, and allowed two stolen bases.

Scottsdale beat Surprise 6-3
MLB Official Site Post Game

Saturday's Games:
Glendale (5-11) visits Salt River (9-6-1) @ 12:35 PM MST
Peoria (10-4-2) visits Mesa (9-7) @ 12:35 PM MST
Scottsdale (5-11) visits Surprise (8-7-1) @ 12:35 PM MST


Mexican Pacific League:

Ramon Delgado (former Memphis-Jalisco) entered in the fourth and pitched three innings.  He allowed two hits, no runs, and struck two out.  (p-s:37-27)(g/f:3-1)

Mazatlan beat Jalisco 5-4
LMP Official Site Post Game

Efren Navarro (Memphis-Hermosillo) started in left field and batted second.  1-for-4 with one run, one walk, and one strikeout.
David Washington (Memphis-Hermosillo) started in right field and batted fifth.  1-for-4 with two runs, one walk, one stolen base, and two strikeouts.

Hermosillo beat Mochis 9-4
LMP Official Site Post Game

Iker Franco (former Springfield-Culiacan) started at catcher and batted eighth.  2-for-5 with two runs and one strikeout.

Randy Arozarena (MiLB signing-Navojoa) started in centerfield and batted second.  0-for-2 at the plate.

Culiacan beat Navojoa 8-4
LMP Official Site Post Game

Notes:
David Washington (Memphis-Hermosillo) talks about joining Hermosillo and importance of playing with Efren Navarro (Memphis-Hermosillo): Hermosillo Official Twitter and Hermosillo Official Site

Saturday's Games:
Jalisco (7-8) visits Mazatlan (5-10) @ 6:00 PM MT
Mochis (9-6) visits Hermosillo (9-6) @ 6:00 PM MST
Obregon (6-9) visits Mexicali (8-7) @ 6:00 PM PT
Culiacan (8-7) visits Navojoa (8-7) @ 7:30 PM VET


Dominican League:

Jose Miguel Fernandez (Matanzas-Cibaenas) started at third base and batted seventh.   3-for-4 with one strikeout.

Licey beat Cibaenas 3-0
LIDOM Official Site Post Game

Audry Perez (former St. Louis-Estrellas) started at catcher and batted eighth.  0-for-4 with one strikeout and grounded into one double play.

Cibao beat Estrellas 4-3
LIDOM Official Site Post Game

Magneuris Sierra (Peoria-Azucareros) started in right field and batted leadoff.  1-for-6 with one double and one strikeout.
Eugenio Velez (former Memphis-Azucareros) started in left field and batted second.  2-for-6 with one double and three runs,
Luis Cruz (Springfield-Azucareros) entered late in the game as catcher and batted eighth.  0-for-1 at the plate.

Escogido beat Azucareros 8-6 in 12 innings
LIDOM Official Site Post Game

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


Puerto Rican League:

Jonathan Rodriguez (Springfield-Mayaguez) started at first base and batted fourth.  0-for-4 with one walk and assisted in one double play.
Tyler Herron (former Springfield-Mayaguez) entered in the third and pitched two innings.  He allowed four hits, three runs (two earned), one home run, one walk, and struck two out.  (g/f:1-3)
Kevin Herget (Springfield-Mayaguez) entered in the ninth and pitched one inning.  He allowed one hit, no runs, and one walk for the save (1).  (g/f:2-0)

Luke Voit (Springfield-Aguadilla) started as designated hitter and batted fourth.  1-for-4 with one double and one walk.
Ruben Gotay (former Memphis-Aguadilla) stated at first base and batted sixth.  1-for-3 with one home run, one RBI, two runs, two walks, and one fielding error.
Ian Snell (former MiLB signing-Aguadilla) entered in the ninth and pitched one inning.  He allowed one hit and no runs.  (g/f:2-1)

Mayaguez beat Aguadilla 7-6
LBPRC Official Site Post Game

Saturday's Games:
Carolina (0-0) visits Santurce (1-0) @ 7:30 PM AST
Aguadilla (0-1) visits Mayaguez (1-0) @ 7:30 PM AST


Nicaraguan League:

Fidencio Flores (former GCL-Boer) entered in the seventh and pitched 1.1 innings.  He allowed no hits or runs, and struck one out.  (g/f:2-0)(ir-s:1-0)
Jhonny Polanco (former Springfield-Boer) entered in the ninth and pitched to three batters.  He allowed no hits or runs, two walks, and struck one out.

Boer beat Rivas 8-5
LNBP Official Site Post Game

Curt Smith (former Springfield-Chinandega) started in right field and batted fourth.  1-for-4 with one home run, one RBI, and one run.
Edgard Montiel (former DSL-Chinandega) started at first base and batted sixth.  1-for-3 with one walk.
Jem Argenal (former GCL-Chinandega) started in left field and batted seventh.  0-for-4 with one strikeout.

Granada beat Chinandega 3-1
LNBP Official Site Post Game

Saturday's Games:
Rivas (0-1) visits Boer (1-0) @ 2:00 PM
Granada (1-0) visits Chinandega (0-1) @ 4:00 PM


World Cup - U-23:

Allen Cordoba (Johnson City-Panama) started at shortstop and batted second.  0-for-4 at the plate.

Panama beat Mexico 3-1

Saturday's Game:
Panama (1-0) visits Czech Republic (0-1) @ 2:30 PM

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Boone Whiting - Aguilas del Zulia

Venezuelan League:

Ildemaro Vargas (former Palm Beach-Lara) started at second base and batted second.  2-for-4 with one run, one strikeout, was picked off, and assisted in one double play.
Cedric Hunter (former Memphis-Lara) entered late in the game in centerfield and batted ninth.  1-for-1 with one two-out RBI and one walk.

Breyvic Valera (Memphis-Margarita) started in centerfield and batted second.  1-for-3 with one walk.
Eliezer Alfonzo (former Peoria-Margarita) started as designated hitter and batted fifth.  1-for-3 with one run and two strikeouts.
Silfredo Garcia (Springfield-Margarita) entered in the seventh and pitched to two batters.  He allowed one hit, one earned run, and struck one out for the hold (1).  (p-s:10-5)

Margarita beat Lara 4-3
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Ronny Cedeno (former MLB signing-Magallanes) started at shortstop and batted second.  4-for-6 with five runs, one stolen base, and assisted in one double play.
Jose Martinez (former Springfield-Magallanes) entered late in the game at second base and batted seventh.  1-for-1 with one double and one run.

Magallanes beat Caracas 20-7
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Jose Martinez (St. Louis-La Guaira) started in right field and batted fifth.  1-for-4 with one run and grounded into one double play.

Zulia beat La Guaira 3-2
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Notes:
Edubray Ramos (former VSL-La Guaira) will not pitch this winter after ending the season with elbow soreness: Andriw Sanchez Ruiz Twitter

Zulia released Boone Whiting (former Memphis): El Emergente

Alex Gonzalez (Detroit free agent-Caracas) will be added to the roster when ready to play: El Emergente

Jorge Rondon (former St. Louis-Aragua) was added to the Aragua active roster: El Emergente

Juan Gonzalez (former Memphis-La Guaira) was added to the La Guaira active roster: El Emergente

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


Venezuelan Parallel League:

Leobaldo Pina (Peoria-Caracas) started at shortstop and batted second.  1-for-5 with one RBI
Jesus Ustariz (former Johnson City-Caracas) started at third base and batted fourth.  0-for-2 with one RBI, one walk, one sac fly, one stolen base, and committed two errors.
Dail Villanueva (former Peoria-Caracas) entered in the eighth and pitched one inning.  He allowed no hits or runs.  (g/f:2-1)

Margarita-Caribes beat Caracas 5-4
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Hector Garcia (former Johnson City-La Guaira) started as designated hitter and batted sixth.  0-for-4 with two strikeouts.
Anderson Gerdel (former Palm beach-La Guaira) entered in the 11th and pitched one inning.  He allowed one hit, no runs, two walks, and struck one out for the winning decision (2-0).  (g/f:1-0)

La Guaira beat Detroit 5-4 in 11 innings

Wednesday's Games:
Aragua (7-2) visits Magallanes (3-8) @ 10:00 AM VET
Zulia (4-5) visits Lara (5-6) @ 11:00 AM VET
Detroit (2-8) visits Boston (7-3) @ 11:00 AM VET
Philadelphia (4-6) visits La Guaira (7-4) @ 11:00 AM VET
Margarita-Caribes (7-4) visits Caimanes (4-7) @ 11:00 AM VET


Arizona Fall League:

Carson Kelly (St. Louis-Glendale) started at catcher and batted fifth.  0-for-4, one passed ball, and threw out one base runner.
Paul DeJong (Springfield-Glendale) started at shortstop and batted seventh.  1-for-3 at the plate.
Rowan Wick (Springfield-Glendale) entered in the eighth and pitched one inning.  He allowed two hits, no runs, and struck one out.  (p-s:12-9)(g/f:0-2)

Surprise beat Glendale 4-0
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Wednesday's Games:
Glendale (4-9) visits Salt River (8-4-1) @ 12:35 PM MST
Peoria (10-1-2) visits Mesa (6-7) @ 12:35 PM MST
Scottsdale (3-10) visits Surprise (6-6-1) @ 12:35 PM MST


Mexican Pacific League:

Efren Navarro (Memphis-Hermosillo) started at first base and batted third.  0-for-5 with three strikeouts and assisted in one double play.

Iker Franco (former Springfield-Culiacan) started as designated hitter and batted eighth.  0-for-3 with two strikeouts and grounded into one double play.

Culiacan beat Hermosillo 3-1 in 11 innings
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Randy Arozarena (MiLB signing-Navojoa) started in centerfield and batted second.  1-for-5 with one run and grounded into one double play.
Kyle Grana (Palm Beach-Navojoa) entered in the ninth and pitched one inning.  He allowed two hits, two earned runs, two walks, and struck one out for the save (3).  (p-s:31-16)(g/f:1-1)

Navojoa beat Mazatlan 9-8
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Ramon Delgado (former Memphis-Jalisco) entered in the seventh and pitched to five batters.  He allowed three hits, one earned run, threw one wild pitch, and struck one out.  (p-s:20-16)(g/f:1-0)

Jalisco beat Mexicali 8-2
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Wednesday's Games:
Hermosillo (7-5) visits Culiacan (6-6) @ 7:30 PM MST
Mochis (8-4) visits Obregon (5-7) @ 7:00 PM MST
Navojoa (7-5) visits Mazatlan (3-9) @ 8:00 PM MT
Jalisco (6-6) visits Mexicali (6-6) @ 7:30 PM PT


Dominican League:

Eliezer Alvarez (Peoria-Escogido) started as designated hitter and batted seventh.  0-for-4 with three strikeouts.

Tony Cruz (former St. Louis-Licey) started at catcher and batted eighth.  0-for-2 with one walk, one strikeout, and allowed two stolen bases.

Escogido beat Licey 4-0

Jose Fernandez (Matanzas-Cibaenas) started as designated hitter and batted sixth.  1-for-3 at the plate.

Cibao beat Cibaenas 5-4 in 10 innings
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Eugenio Velez (former Memphis-Azucareros) started in left field and batted leadoff.  0-for-5 at the plate.
Magneuris Sierra (Peoria-Azucareros) started in right field and batted second.  0-for-5 with one run and two strikeouts.

Estrellas beat Azucareros 2-1 in 11 innings
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Notes:
Remembering Oscar Taveras (St. Louis-Cibaenas) on the second anniversary of his death: Cibaenas Official Site

Raul Valdes (former St. Louis-Azucareros) plans to pitch in November: Azucareros Official Twitter

Wednesday's Games:
Azucareros (1-4) visits Escogido (2-3) @ 7:15 PM  AST
Cibao (5-1) visits Estrellas (4-0) @ 7:30 PM AST
Licey (1-4) visits Cibaenas (2-3) @ 7:30 PM AST


Colombian League (November 4, 2016):

Dewin Perez (State College-Cartagena) was loaned out to Barranquilla: El Meridiano

Cardinals Winter League Notebook 10-24-16: Efren Navarro Hits A Two-Run Homer; Ildemaro Vargas Collects Two Singles & Two RBIs; Irving Wilson Singles, Doubles, & Drives In One Run

Efren Navarro - Naranjeros de Hermosillo


Venezuelan League:

Kurt Heyer (Memphis-Zulia) started and pitched 4.1 innings.  He allowed five hits, two unearned runs, one walk, hit one batter, struck one out, and assisted in one double play.  (p-s:64-42)(g/f:7-0)
Boone Whiting (former Memphis-Zulia) entered in the fifth and pitched 1.1 innings.  He allowed no hits or runs, three walks, and assisted in one double play.  (p-s:20-7)(g/f:1-0)(ir-s:3-0)

Ildemaro Vargas (former Palm Beach-Lara) started at second base and batted second.  2-for-5 with two RBIs, one run, one missed catch error, and assisted in one double play.
Cedric Hunter (former Memphis-Lara) started in left field and moved to right, batting seventh.  0-for-3 with one run and one walk.

Zulia beat Lara 6-4
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Ronny Cedeno (former MLB signing-Magallanes) started at third base and batted seventh.  1-for-4 with one RBI and one fielding error.
Jose Martinez (former Springfield-Magallanes) entered late in the game as a pinch hitter and batted eighth.  0-for-1 at the plate.

Caracas beat Magallanes 4-3
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Breyvic Valera (Memphis-Margarita) started in centerfield and batted second.  1-for-2 with two runs, two walks, and one stolen base.
Kender Villegas (former Palm Beach-Margarita) entered in the sixth and pitched to one batter.  He allowed one hit and no runs.  (p-s:7-5)(ir-s:2-1)

Jose Martinez (St. Louis-La Guaira) started in right field and batted fifth.  1-for-3 with one walk and one caught stealing.

Margarita and La Guaira tied 4-4, suspended in eighth inning
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Monday's Game:
Aragua (6-9) visits Caribes (8-7) @ 7:00 PM VET


Venezuelan Parallel League:

Monday's Games:
La Guaira (5-3) visits Boston (6-3) 11:00 AM VET
Caimanes (4-5) visits Zulia (3-5) @ 11:00 AM VET
Aragua (6-2) visits Philadelphia (4-4)@ 11:00 AM VET
Lara (3-6) visits Detroit (2-5) @ 11:00 AM VET
Caracas (6-3) visits Magallanes (2-7) @ 11:00 AM VET


Arizona Fall League:

Stats:
Harrison Bader (Springfield-Glendale) has played in seven games going 8-for-23 (.348) with one double, one home run, three RBIs, 12 total bases, six runs, two walks, one stolen base, six strikeouts, .400 OBP, .522 SLG, and .922 OPS.
Carson Kelly (St. Louis-Glendale) has played in seven games going 6-for-25 (.240) with two home runs, eight RBIs, 12 total bases, three runs, three walks, one stolen base, three strikeouts, .323 OBP, .480 SLG, and .803 OPS.
Paul DeJong (Springfield-Glendale) has played in seven games going 4-for-24 (.167) with three RBIs, four total bases, one run, eight strikeouts, .160 OBP, .167 SLG, and .327 OPS.
Aramis Garcia (former 2011 draft selection-Scottsdale) has played in five games going 2-for-13 (.154) with one double, four RBIs, three total bases, one run, two walks, six strikeouts, .313 OBP, .231 SLG, and .543 OPS.

Corey Littrell (Memphis-Glendale) has made three relief appearances posting a 0-1 record, 3.60 ERA, and 0.80 WHIP.  He's allowed three hits, three runs (two earned), one home run, one walk, and struck two out over five innings.
Austin Gomer (Springfield-Glendale) has made two starts posting a 1-0 record, 3.86 ERA, and 1.14 WHIP.  He's allowed five hits, three earned runs, one home run, three walks, and struck nine out over seven innings.
Rowan Wick (Springfield-Glendale) has made four relief appearances posting a 0-1 record, 6.75 ERA, 2.00 WHIP, and one hold.  He's allowed four hits, three earned runs, one home run, four walks, and struck three out over four innings.
Ryan Sherriff (Memphis-Glendale) has made three relief appearances posting a 0-1 record, 10.80 ERA, and 3.00 WHIP.  He's allowed eight hits, four earned runs, one home run, two walks, and struck six out over 3.1 innings.

Monday's Games:
Salt River (7-3-1) visits Peoria (8-1-2) @ 12:35 PM MST
Surprise (5-5-1) visits Mesa (5-6) @ 12:35 PM MST
Glendale (3-8) visits Scottsdale (3-8) @ 6:35 PM MST


Mexican Pacific League:

Irving Wilson (GCL-Culiacan) started at catcher and batted ninth.  2-for-4 with one double, one RBI, one run, one strikeout, and allowed two stolen bases.

Jalisco beat Culiacan 9-7
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Randy Arozarena (MiLB signing-Navojoa) started in centerfield and batted second.  0-for-3 with one sacrifice and two strikeouts.
Kyle Grana (Palm Beach-Navojoa) entered in the ninth and pitched to four batters.  He allowed two hits, one earned run, and one walk for the losing decision (1-1).  (p-s:13-7)(g/f:1-0)

Mexicali beat Navojoa 3-2
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Efren Navarro (Memphis-Hermosillo) started in left field and moved to first base, batting second.  1-for-4 with one home run, two two-out RBIs, one run, and assisted in one double play.

Obregon beat Hermosillo 5-4
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No Games Scheduled For Monday


Dominican League:

Jose Fernandez (Matanzas-Cibaenas) started at third base and moved to second, batting fifth.  0-for-3 with one walk.
Rainel Rosario (former Springfield-Cibaenas) started in left field and moved to first base, batting sixth.  0-for-3 with one run, one walk, and two strikeouts.

Cibao beat Cibaenas 8-3
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Magneuris Sierra (Peoria-Azucareros) started in right field and batted second.  1-for-3 at the plate.
Eugenio Velez (former Memphis-Azucareros) started in left field and batted third.  0-for-4 with one strikeout.

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

Estrellas beat Azucareros 2-1
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Monday's Games:
Cibao (3-1) visits Escogido (1-2) @ 7:15 PM AST
Estrellas (3-0) visits Cibaenas (2-2) @ 7:30 PM AST
Licey (1-2) visits Azucareros (0-3) @ 7:30 PM AST


Puerto Rican League (October 27, 2016):

Kevin Herget (Springfield) is set to pitch for Mayaguez: LBPRC Official Site

Cardinals Winter League Notebook 10-21-16: Randy Arozarena Collects Two Singles, Two Doubles, & One RBI; Jose Martinez Singles, Walks, & Drives In One Run; Pedro Echemendia Strikes Out One Over One Hitless/Scoreless Inning

Randy Arozarena - Mayos de Navojoa

Venezuelan League:

Breyvic Valera (Memphis-Margarita) started in centerfield and moved to left, batting second.  2-for-4 with one run.
Eliezer Alfonzo (former Peoria-Margarita) started as designated hitter and batted fifth.  0-for-4 with one strikeout.

Ildemaro Vargas (former Palm Beach-Lara) entered late in the game at second base and batted second.  0-for-1 at the plate.
Cedric Hunter (former Memphis-Lara) entered late in the game as a pinch hitter and batted sixth.  0-for-1 with one strikeout.

Margarita beat Lara 3-1
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Ronny Cedeno (former MLB signing-Magallanes) started at third base and batted seventh.  0-for-4 with two strikeouts and one fielding error.

Caracas beat Magallanes 9-8
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Jose Martinez (St. Louis-La Guaira) started as designated hitter and batted fifth.  1-for-3 with one RBI, one walk, one sac fly, one strikeout, and grounded into one double play.
Pedro Echemendia (Memphis-La Guaira) entered in the eighth and pitched one inning.  He allowed no hits or runs, and struck one out.  (p-s:15-10)(g/f:1-1)

Jose Godoy (Peoria-Caribes) started at catcher and batted eighth.  0-for-1 at the plate.
David Oca (Johnson City-Caribes) entered in the sixth and pitched to one batter.  He allowed no hits or runs, and struck one out.  (p-s:5-3)
Roberto Canache (former Johnson City-Caribes) entered in the eighth and pitched to two batters.  He allowed one hit, two earned runs, and one walk.  (p-s:9-4)(ir-s:2-1)

La Guaira beat Caribes 15-4
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Friday's Games:
Zulia (9-3) visits Caracas (5-7) @ 7:00 PM VET
Margarita (6-5) visits Aragua (5-7) @ 7:00 PM VET
Lara (6-7) visits Magallanes (5-6) @ 7:00 PM VET
La Guaira (5-6) visits Caribes (6-6) @ 7:00 PM VET


Venezuelan Parallel League:

Hector Garcia (former Johnson City-La Guaira) started at first base and moved to left field, batting sixth.  1-for-4 with one strikeout.
Juan Gonzalez (former Memphis-La Guaira) started and pitched one inning.  He allowed no hits or runs.  (g/f:2-1)

Lara beat La Guaira 11-0

Leobaldo Pina (Peoria-Caracas) started at shortstop and batted third.  0-for-4 with two strikeouts.
Jesus Ustariz (former Johnson City-Caracas) started at first base and batted fourth.  1-for-4 at the plate.

Philadelphia beat Caracas 4-0
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Friday's Games:
Detroit (2-4) visits Aragua (5-2-1) @ 10:00 AM VET
Magallanes (2-6) visits Margarita-Caribes (5-4) @ 10:00 AM VET
Boston (5-3) visits Lara (3-5) @ 11:00 AM VET
Philadelphia (3-4) visits Caimanes (4-4) @ 11:00 AM VET
Zulia (2-5) visits Caracas (6-2) 11:00 AM VET


Arizona Fall League:

Harrison Bader (Springfield-Glendale) started in left field and batted ninth.  1-for-3 with one two-out RBI and one strikeout.
Rowan Wick (Springfield-Glendale) entered in the sixth and pitched one inning.  He allowed no hits or runs, and struck one out.  (p-s:12-7)(g/f:1-0)

Glendale beat Mesa 3-2
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Aramis Garcia (former 2011 draft selection-Scottsdale) started at catcher and batted sixth.  0-for-4 with one strikeout and allowed one stolen base.

Scottsdale beat Salt River 4-1
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Friday's Games:
Glendale (3-6) visits Peoria (6-1-2) @ 12:35 PM MST
Scottsdale (3-6) visits Mesa (4-5) @ 12:35 PM MST
Surprise (4-4-1) visits Salt River (5-3-1) @ 6:35 PM MST


Mexican Pacific League:

Iker Franco (former Springfield-Culiacan) started at catcher and batted ninth.  0-for-3 with one walk, two strikeouts, and threw out one base runner.

Culiacan beat Mexicali 6-5
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Efren Navarro (Memphis-Hermosillo) started at first base and batted third.  1-for-4 at the plate.
Luis Garcia (former New Haven-Hermosillo) started as designated hitter and batted seventh.  1-for-3 with one walk and one strikeout.

Mazatlan beat Hermosillo 3-1
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Randy Arozarena (MiLB signing-Navojoa) started in centerfield and batted second.  4-for-5 with two doubles, one RBI, two runs, one caught stealing/pickoff.
Kyle Grana (Palm Beach-Navojoa) entered in the ninth and pitched one inning.  He allowed no hits or runs.  (p-s:11-8)(g/f:1-1)

Obregton beat Navojoa 11-8
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Friday's Games:
Culiacan (4-4) visits Jalisco (3-5) @ 7:30 PM CT
Mazatlan (3-5) visits Mochis (4-4) @ 7:30 PM MT
Mexicali (4-4) visits Navojoa (5-3) @ 7:30 PM MST
Obregon (3-5) visits Hermosillo (6-2) @ 7:30 PM MST


Dominican League:

Jose Fernandez (Matanzas-Cibaenas) started at third base and batted seventh.  0-for-2 with one run, one walk, and and one throwing error.
Angel Castro (former Memphis-Cibaenas) started and pitched 4.2 innings.  He allowed six hits, two earned runs, hit one batter, and struck five out.  (g/f:2-4)

Cibaenas beat Cibao 4-2
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Notes:
Eliezer Alvarez (Peoria-Escogido) cracked the Escogido 2016-17 opening day roster: Escogido Official Site

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

Cardinals Winter League Notebook 10-18-16: Paul DeJong Singles & Drives In One Run; Raul Valdes Receives Award In NPB; Juan Gonzalez Strikes Out One Over One Scoreless Inning

Paul DeJong - Glendale Desert Dogs

Nippon Professional Baseball:

Raul Valdes (former St. Louis-Chunichi) received the Lawson Ticket Award: Yakyubaka


Venezuelan League:

Kurt Heyer (Memphis-Zulia) started and pitched 3.2 innings.  He allowed six hits, four earned runs, one walk, hit one batter, and stuck two out. for the losing decision (0-1).  (p-s:72-48)(g/f:6-0)

Lara beat Zulia 6-0
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Notes:
Cedric Hunter (former Memphis-Lara) has been discharged from the hospital: Lara Official Site

Tuesday's Games:
Magallanes (4-4) visits Caribes (5-4) @ 7:00 PM VET
Aragua (4-5) visits Caracas (3-6) @ 7:00 PM VET


Venezuelan Parallel League:

Jose Gonzalez (former Springfield-La Guaira) started at catcher and batted leadoff.  1-for-3 and committed one error.
Juan Gonzalez (former Memphis-La Guaira) entered in the fifth and pitched one inning.  He allowed no hits or runs, one walk, and struck one out.  (p-s:2-0)

Leobaldo Pina (Peoria-Caracas) started at shortstop and batted third.  0-for-2 with two walks.
Jesus Ustariz (former Johnson City-Caracas) started at third base and batted fourth.  0-for-3 with one run, one walk, and two strikeouts.

Caracas beat La Guaira 3-1
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Tuesday's Games:
Lara (2-4) visits Aragua (3-2) @ 10:00 AM VET
Caracas (5-0) visits Boston (3-2) @ 11:00 AM VET
Caimanes (3-2) visits La Guaira (4-2) @ 11:00 AM VET
Magallanes (1-5) visits Philadelphia (1-3) @ 11:00 AM VET
Margarita-Caribes (2-4) visits Detroit (2-1) @ 11:00 AM VET


Arizona Fall League:

Carson Kelly (St. Louis-Glendale) started as designated hitter and batted third.  1-for-4 with one run and grounded into one double play.
Paul DeJong (Springfield-Glendale) started started at shortstop and batted ninth.  1-for-3 with one RBI.
Rowan Wick (Springfield-Glendale) entered in the seventh and pitched one inning.  He allowed one hit, one earned run, one home run, and struck one out for the hold (1).  (p-s:12-8)(g/f:2-0)

Peoria beat Glendale 5-4
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Tuesday's Games:
Scottsdale (2-4) visits Mesa (3-3) @ 12:35 PM MST
Glendale (2-4) visits Peoria (3-1-2) @ 6:35 PM MST - Austin Gomber (Springfield) is scheduled to start for Glendale
Surprise (3-2-1) visits Salt River (3-2-1) @ 6:35 PM MST


Mexican Pacific League:

Stats:
Irving Wilson (GCL-Culiacan) has played in two games going 1-for-2 (.500) with one total base, one run, .500 OBP, .500 SLG, and 1.000 OPS.
Efren Navarro (Memphis-Hermosillo) has played in five games going 9-for-20 (.450) with one double, three RBIs, ten total bases, three runs, two walks, one stolen base, five strikeouts, .478 OBP, .500 SLG, and .978 OPS.
Randy Arozarena (MiLB signing-Navojoa) has played in five games going 7-for-18 (.389) with one RBI, seven RBIs, four runs, three walks, three stolen bases, one strikeout, four caught stealing, .522 OBP, .389 SLG, and .911 OPS.
Iker Franco (former Springfield-Culiacan) has played in three games going 2-for-11 (.182) with one double, one RBI, three total bases, two strikeouts, .182 OBP, .273 SLG, and .455 OPS.
Luis Garcia (former New Haven-Hermosillo) has played in three games going 1-for-11 (.091) with one RBI, one total base, three strikeouts, .091 OBP, .091 SLG, and .182 OPS.

Ramon Delgado (former Memphis-Jalisco) has made two relief appearances posting a 0-0 record, 0.00 ERA, and 0.00 WHIP.  He's allowed no hits or runs, and struck one out over 3.2 innings.
Kyle Grana (Palm Beach-Navojoa) has made three relief appearances posting a 1-0 record, 1.93 ERA, 1.07 WHIP, and two saves.  He's allowed two hits, one earned run, three walks, and struck six out over 4.2 innings.

Tuesday's Games:
Mochis (2-3) visits Jalisco (2-3) @ 7:15 PM CT
Mexicali (3-2) visits Culiacan (2-3) @ 7:30 PM MT
Hermosillo (4-1) visits Mazatlan (2-3) @ 8:00 PM MT
Obregon (2-3) visits Navojoa (3-2) @ 7:30 PM MST


Dominican League (October 20, 2016):

Tony Cruz (former St. Louis-Licey) expected to play for Licey: Licey Official Site

Jeremy Hefner (Memphis-Cibao) was announced as the #5 starter in the Cibao rotation: Cibao Oficial Site


World Baseball Classic Exhibition (November 10, 2016):

Alex Mejia (Springfield) and Efren Navarro (Memphis) are listed on the Mexican roster: Yakyubaka

Cardinals Winter League Notebook 10-17-16: Ronny Cedeno Collects His 500th Career LVBP Hit & Drives In Two Runs; Boone Whiting Strikes Out Two Over Three & Two-Thirds Scoreless Innings; Ramon Delgado Strikes Out One & Holds Two Inherited Runners On Base Over Two & Two-Thirds Scoreless Innings

Ronny Cedeno - Navegantes del Magallanes

Nicaraguan Summer League Championship:

Edgard Montiel (former DSL-Boer) connected for two hits and walked as Boer lost to Dantos 9-6: La Prensa


Venezuelan League:

Cesar Valera (former Palm Beach-Caribes) entered late in the game as designated hitter and batted fifth.  0-for-2 at the plate.
Jose Godoy (Peoria-Caribes) entered late in the game at catcher.

Caribes beat Caracas 10-8 in 10 innings
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Ildemaro Vargas (former Palm Beach-Lara) started at second base and batted seventh.  0-for-4 at the plate.

Boone Whiting (former Memphis-Zulia) started and pitched 3.2 innings.  He allowed one hit, no runs, one walk, and struck two out.  (p-s:48-34)(g/f:4-4)

Zulia beat Lara 1-0
LVBP Official Site Post Game

Breyvic Valera (Memphis-Margarita) started in centerfield and batted sixth.  0-for-3 with one strikeout.
Joshua Lopez (Johnson City-Margarita) entered late in the game as a pinch hitter and batted sixth.  0-for-1 at the plate.
Nick Greenwood (former St. Louis-Margarita) started and pitched three innings.  He allowed six hits, five earned runs, one home run, two walks, threw one wild pitch, struck one out, and assisted in one double play for the losing decision (0-1).  (p-s:49-26)(g/f:4-1)

La Guaira beat Margarita 10-2
LVBP Official Site Post Game

Jose Martinez (former Springfield-Magallanes) entered late in the game at second base and batted leadoff.  1-for-1 with one RBI.
Ronny Cedeno (former MLB signing-Magallanes) started at third base and batted sixth.  1-for-4 with two two-out RBIs, one run, and grounded into one double play.

Magallanes beat Aragua 7-1
LVBP Official Site Post Game

Notes:
Ronny Cedeno (former MLB signing-Magallanes) picked up his 500th career hit in the LVBP: Magallanes Official Site

John Church (former Memphis) has signed on to pitch for Caribes: El Emergente

Monday's Game:
Lara (4-6) visits Zulia (8-1) @ 7:00 PM VET


Arizona Fall League:

Stats:
Harrison Bader (Springfield-Glendale) has played in three games going 6-for-13 (.462) with one double, one home run, two RBIs, ten total bases, four runs, one walk, one stolen base, four strikeouts, .500 OBP, .769 SLG, and 1.269 OPS.
Aramis Garcia (former 2011 draft selection-Scottsdale) has played in three games going 2-for-7 (.286) with one double, four RBIs, three total bases, one run, one walk, three strikeouts, .375 OBP, .429 SLG, and .804 OPS.
Carson Kelly (St. Louis-Glandale) has played in three games going 3-for-11 (.273) with one home run, four RBIs, six total bases, one run, two walks, two strikeouts, .357 OBP, .545 SLG, and .903 OPS.
Paul DeJong (Springfield-Glendale) has played in four games going 1-for-14 (.071) with one RBI, one total base, one run, five strikeouts, .071 OBP, .071 SLG, and 1.43 OPS.

Corey Littrell (Memphis-Glendale) has made two relief appearances posting a 0-0 record, 0.00 ERA, and 0.50 WHIP.  He's allowed two hits, one unearned run, and struck one out over four innings.
Austin Gomber (Springfield-Glendale) has made one start posting a 1-0 record, 0.00 ERA, and 1.00 WHIP.  He's allowed one hit, no runs, two walks, and struck five out over three innings.
Rowan Wick (Springfield-Glendale) has made two relief appearances posting a 0-1 record, 9.00 ERA, and 3.50 WHIP.  He's allowed three hits, two earned runs, four walks, and struck one out over two innings.
Ryan Sherriff (Memphis-Glendale) has made one relief appearances posting a 0-0 record, 10.80 ERA, and 3.00 WHIP.  He's allowed three hits, two earned runs, one home run, one walk, and struck three out over 1.2 innings.

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


Mexican Pacific League:

Irving Wilson (GCL-Culiacan) entered late in the game as designated hitter and batted fifth.  0-for-1 at the plate.
Iker Franco (former Springfield-Culiacan) entered late in the game at catcher and batted ninth.  0-for-4 with two strikeouts.

Culiacan beat Mochis 8-1
LMP Official Site Post Game

Ramon Delgado (former Memphis-Jalisco) entered in the fifth and pitched 2.2 innings.  He allowed 2.2 innings.  He allowed no hits or runs, and struck one out.  (p-s:30-23)(g/f:3-2)(ir-s:2-0)

Jalisco beat Obregon 4-3
LMP Official Site Post Game

Randy Arozarena (MiLB signing-Navojoa) started in centerfield and batted leadoff.  1-for-3 with one run, one walk, one sacrifice, one hit by pitch, and one strikeout.
Kyle Grana (Palm Beach-Navojoa) entered in the ninth and pitched 2.2 innings.  He allowed no hits or runs, one walk, and struck two out for the winning decision (1-0).  (p-s:39-22)(g/f:2-2)(ir-s:1-0)

Efren Navarro (Memphis-Hermosillo) started in left field and batted third.  1-for-3 with one RBI, one walk, one sac fly, one stolen base, and one strikeout.
Luis Garcia (former New Haven-Hermosillo) started at first base and batted sixth.  0-for-5 with one strikeout and assisted in one double play.

Navojoa beat Hermosillo 3-2 in 12 innings
LMP Official Site Post Game

Notes:
Jose Roberto Mendez (Mexico-Oaxaca) and Misael Lopez (Saltillo-Monclova) were named Pitcher, Player of the Week in the Mexican Academy League: MiLB Official Site

No Games Scheduled For Monday


Dominican League (October 20, 2016):

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


Nicaraguan League (October 28, 2016):

Edgard Montiel (former DSL), Jem Argenal (former GCL), and Curt Smith (former Springfield) are listed in the Chinandega roster: Beisbolnic Twitter

Cardinals Winter League Notebook 10-15-16: Aramis Garcia Singles, Doubles, & Drives In Three Runs; Silfredo Garcia Strikes Out Three Over Two Hitless/Scoreless Innings; Leobaldo Pina Collects One Single, Two Doubles, & Two RBIs

Silfredo Garcia - Bravos de Margarita

Nippon Professional Baseball:

Hector Luna (former St. Louis-Hiroshima-Cibaenas) will be out three months with shoulder injury: LigaDom


Venezuelan League:

Cesar Valera (former Palm Beach-Caribes) started at shortstop and batted ninth.  0-for-2 with one run, one walk, one strikeout, and one throwing error.
David Oca (Johnson City-Caribes) entered in the seventh and pitched to two batters.  He allowed two hits and two earned runs for the blown save (1) and losing decision (0-1).  (p-s:8-4)

Ildemaro Vargas (former Palm Beach-Lara) started at second base and batted seventh.  2-for-4 with one double.

Lara beat Caribes 4-2
LVBP Official Site Post Game

Breyvic Valera (Memphis-Margarita) started in centerfield and moved to left, batting sixth.  1-for-4 with two strikeouts and one caught stealing.
Kender Villegas (former Palm Beach-Margarita) entered in the sixth and pitched two innings.  He allowed no hits or runs fro the hold (1).  (p-s:24-14)(g/f:2-2)

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

Notes:
Cedric Hunter (former Memphis-Lara) is hospitalized with a form of dermatitis: Lara Official Site

Richard Castillo (former Memphis-Lara) was bumped to the bullpen: El Emergente

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


Venezuelan Parallel League:

Eduardo Sanchez (former St. Louis-Aragua) entered in the sixth and pitched one inning.  He allowed no hits or runs, and struck two out.  (g/f:1-0)

Aragua beat Caimanes 3-2

Silfredo Garcia (Springfield-Margarita-Caribed) entered in the fourth and pitched two innings.  He allowed no hits or runs, and struck three out.  (g/f:2-1)

Hector Garcia (former Johnson City-La Guaira) entered late in the game at first base and batted sixth.  One walk at the plate.
Anderson Gerdel (former Palm Beach-La Guaira) entered in the eighth and pitched one inning.  He allowed one hit and no runs.  (g/f:1-1)

La Guaira beat Margarita-Caribes 5-0

Leobaldo Pina (Peoria-Caracas) started at shortstop and batted third.  3-for-4 with two doubles, two RBIs, two runs, and one caught stealing.
Jesus Ustariz (former Johnson City-Caracas) started in left field and moved to third base, batting fourth.  1-for-2 with one run, two walks, and committed one error.

Caracas beat Lara 8-7
Caracas Official Site Post Game

No Games Scheduled For Saturday Or Sunday


Arizona Fall League:

Harrison Bader (Springfield-Glendale) started in right field and batted leadoff.  2-for-4 with one double, one RBI, two runs, and one walk.
Carson Kelly (St. Louis-Glendale) started at catcher and batted third.  1-for-3 with one RBI, one walk, one sac fly, and grounded into one double play.
Paul DeJong (Springfield-Glendale) started at shortstop and batted sixth.  1-for-5 with one RBI, one run, and one strikeout.
Ryan Sherriff (Memphis-Glendale) entered in the fourth and pitched 1.2 innings.  He allowed four hits, two earned runs, one home run, one walk, and struck three out.  (p-s:31-16)(ir-s:2-2)
Rowan Wick (Springfield-Glendale) entered in the ninth and pitched to four batters.  He allowed two hits, one earned run, and two walks for the losing decision (0-1).  (p-s:21-9)

Aramis Garcia (former 2011 draft selection-Scottsdale) started at catcher and batted seventh.  2-for-3 with one double, three RBIs (one w/two-outs), one run, two passed ball, and allowed one stolen base.

Scottsdale beat Glendale 8-7
MLB Official Site Post Game

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


Mexican Pacific League:

Randy Arozarena (MiLB signing-Navojoa) started in centerfield and batted second.  1-for-5 with one run and one stolen base.

Efren Navarro (Memphis-Hermosillo) started at first base and batted third.  3-for-5 with one strikeout.

Hermosillo beat Navojoa 3-2
LMP Official Site Post Game

Saturday's Games:
Culiacan (1-2) visits Mochis (1-2) @ 6:00 PM MT
Jalisco (1-2) visits Obregon (1-2) @ 6:00 PM MST
Navojoa (2-1) visits Hermosillo (3-0) @ 6:00 PM MST
Mazatlan (1-2) visits Mexicali (2-1) @ 7:30 PM PT

Cardinals Winter League Notebook 10-12-16: Carson Kelly Singles, Walks, & Hits A Three-Run Homer; Corey Littrell Strikes Out One Over Two Hitless/Scoreless Innings; Anderson Gerdel Strikes Out Four & Holds Two Inherited Runners On Base Over Two & Two-Thirds Scoreless Innings

Carson Kelly #ArizonaFallLeague2016 #Cardinals pic.twitter.com/zxjdlQ57AX

— Josh Norris (@jnorris427) October 11, 2016

Carson Kelly - Glendale Desert Dogs


Nippon Professional Baseball - Climax Series:

Hector Luna (former St. Louis-Hiroshima) started at third base and batted seventh.  0-for-3 at the plate.

Hiroshima beat Yokohama 5-0


Korean Baseball Organization Playoffs:

Scott McGregor (former Memphis-Nexen) is scheduled to start the opening playoff game against LG: Korea Times


Venezuelan League:

Pedro Echemendia (Memphis-La Guaira) entered in the eighth and pitched to three batters.  He allowed one hit and  no runs.  (p-s:10-6)(g/f:2-0)

La Guaira beat Caracas 6-3
LVBP Official Site Post Game

Notes:
Nick Greenwood (former St. Louis-Margarita) is scheduled to start the fifth game of the week for Margarita: Margarita Official Site

Wednesday's Games:
Magallanes (2-3) visits Zulia (5-0) @ 4:00 PM VET
Aragua (3-2) visits Margarita (1-3) @ 5:00 PM VET
Caribes (1-3) visits La Guaira (2-3) @ 7:00 PM VET
Caracas (3-2) visits Lara (2-3) @ 7:00 PM VET


Venezuelan Parallel League:

Hector Garcia (former Johnson City-La Guaira) entered late in the game as a pinch hitter and batted fifth.  0-for-1 at the plate.
Anderson Gerdel (former Palm Beach-La Guaira) entered in the fourth and pitched 2.2 innings.  He allowed one hit, no runs, and struck four out.  (g/f:3-1)(ir-s:2-0)

La Guaira beat Philadelphia 1-0

Wednesday's Games:
Margarita-Caribes (0-2) visits Aragua (2-0) @ 10:00 AM VET
Magallanes (0-2) visits Lara (1-1) @ 11:00 AM VET
Philadelphia (0-2) visits Boston (1-0) @ 11:00 AM VET
La Guaira (1-1) visits Zulia (1-1) @ 11:00 AM VET
Caracas (1-0) visits Caimanes (2-0) @ 11:00 AM VET


Arizona Fall League:

Aramis Garcia (former 2011 draft selection-Scottsdale) entered late in the game at catcher and batted sixth.  0-for-3 with three strikeouts and allowed one stolen base.

Harrison Bader (Springfield-Glendale) started in right field and batted leadoff.  3-for-5 with one run, one stolen base, and two strikeouts.
Carson Kelly (St. Louis-Glendale) started at catcher and batted fourth.  2-for-3 with one home run, three RBIs, one run, one walk, and grounded into one double play.
Paul DeJong (Springfield-Glendale) entered late in the game at shortstop and batted ninth.  0-for-1 with one strikeout.
Corey Littrell (Memphis-Glendale) entered in the fifth and pitched two innings.  He allowed no hits or runs, and struck one out.  (p-s:20-16)(g/f:3-1)
Rowan Wick (Springfield-Glendale) entered in the seventh and pitched two innings.  He allowed one hit, one earned run, two walks, and struck one out.  (p-s:34-15)(g/f:5-1)

Scottsdale beat Glendale 9-6
MLB Official Site Post Game

Wednesday's Games:
Glendale (0-1) visits Mesa (0-1) @ 12;35 PM MST - Austin Gomber (Springfield) is scheduled to start for Glendale
Surprise (1-0) visits Peoria (0-0-1) @ 12:35 PM MST
Salt River (0-0-1) visits Scottsdale (1-0) @ 6:35 PM MST


Mexican Pacific League:

Carlos Soto (DSL-Mochis) is listed on the Mochis opening day roster: Mochis Official Site

Wednesday's Games:
Culiacan (0-0) visits Jalisco (0-0) @ 7:15 PM CT
Hermosillo (0-0) visits Obregon (0-0) @ 7:00 PM MST
Mochis (0-0) visits Navojoa (0-0) @ 8:00 PM MST


Dominican League (October 20, 2016):

Jorge Sosa (former St. Louis-Licey) gave up two doubles, one triple, and two home runs, totally for six runs and Eliezer Alvarez (Peoria-Escogido) went 1-for-2 at the plate as Escogido beat Licey 8-7 in preseason play: Licey Official Site

Angel Castro (former Memphis-Cibaenas) and Norge Luis Ruiz (Camaguey-Cibaenas) were announced as starter for Cibaenas and St. Louis gave permission for Steven De La Cruz (Peoria-Cibaenas) and Jorge Rodriguez (Peoria-Cibaenas) to participate: Cibaenas Official Site