Cardinals Winter League Notebook 12-31-15: Pedro Rodriguez Sets Caribes Single-Season Saves Record; Jonathan Rivera Hits A Two-Run Homer; Eugenio Velez Collects Two Singles & One RBI

Pedro Rodriguez - Caribes de Anzoategui

Venezuelan League:

Pedro Rodriguez (former MiLB signing-Caribes) entered in the ninth and pitched one inning.  He allowed one hit, one earned run, one walk, and struck one out for the save (19). (p-s:28-19)(g/f:1-1)

Caribes beat Caracas 4-2 in 10 innings
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Ildemaro Vargas (former Palm Beach-Lara) started at second base and batted leadoff.  2-for-5 and assisted in one double play.

Caracas beat Lara 6-5
LVBP Official Site Post Game

Notes:
Ildemaro Vargas (former Palm Beach-Lara) got the opportunity he always wanted: LVBP Official Site

Pedro Rodriguez (former MiLB signing-Caribes) is not satisfied with his achievements: LVBP Official Site

Aragua selected Ildemaro Vargas (former Palm Beach-Lara) in the playoff draft: LVBP Official Site

Pedro Rodriguez (former MiLB signing-Caribes) broke the Caribes single-season record for saves: El Emergente

Silfredo Garcia (Springfield-Margarita) was pulled by St. Louis from continuing in playoffs: Andreina Salas Twitter

Miguel Socolovich (St. Louis-Caracas) may still pitch in January: Andreina Salas Twitter

No Games Scheduled Until Saturday


Mexican Pacific League:

Final Regular Season Stats:
Iker Franco (former Springfield-Obregon) played in 48 games going 38-for-142 (.268) with nine doubles, one triple, three home runs, 17 RBIs, 58 total bases, 15 runs, 25 walks, 42 strikeouts, one caught stealing, ,377 OBP, .408 SLG, and .786 OPS.
Lance Zawadzki (former Memphis-Navojoa) played in 37 games going 31-for-131 (.237) with 11 doubles, three home runs, eight RBIs, 51 total bases, 15 runs, 12 walks, three stolen bases, 27 strikeouts, .315 OBP, .389 SLG, and .704 OBP.
Luis Garcia (former New Haven-Hermosillo) played in 28 games going 13-for-62 (.210) with one home run, seven RBIs, 16 total bases, three runs, six walks, 14 strikeouts, one caught stealing, .292 OBP, .258 SLG, and .550 OPS.
Irving Wilson (DSL-Culiacan) played in 19 games going 5-for-24 (.208) with one double, two RBIs, six total bases, four runs, five walks, eight strikeouts, .345 OBP, .250 SLG, and .595 OPS.
Dean Anna (St. Louis-Obregon) played in five games going 4-for-21 (.190) with two doubles, one home run, three RBIs, nine total bases, one run, three walks, two stolen bases, five strikeouts, .292 OBP, .429 SLG, and .720 OPS.

Adam Reifer (former Memphis-Mexicali) made seven relief appearances posting a 0-0 record, 0.00 ERA, 1.00 WHIP, one hold, and four saves.  He allowed four hits, no runs, three walks, hit one batter, and struck ten out over seven innings.
Ronnie Shaban (Springfield-Hermosillo) made six relief appearances posting a 0-1 record, 3.18 ERA, 1.76 WHIP, and one save.  He allowed seven hits, two earned runs, three walks, and struck five out over 5.2 innings.
Dennys Reyes (former St. Louis-Culiacan) made 24 relief appearances posting a 1-2 record, 3.21 ERA, 1.71 WHIP, four holds, and one save.  He allowed 16 hits, seven runs (five earned), one home run, eight walks, hit one batter, and struck six out over 14 innings.
Brian Broderick (former Memphis-Jalisco) made 29 relief appearances posting a 1-2 record, 3.38 ERA, 1.47 WHIP, and 15 saves.  He allowed 32 hits, 13 runs (12 earned), 15 walks, hit one batter, and struck 17 out over 32 innings.
Eric Fornataro (former St. Louis-Hermosillo) made 12 relief appearances posting a 0-3 record, 4.32 ERA, 2.28 WHIP, and one hold.  He allowed nine hits, seven runs (four earned), ten walks, and struck eight out over 8.1 innings.
Ramon Delgado (former Memphis-Obregon/Jalisco) made 11 appearances (four starts) posting a 2-2 record, 5.65 ERA, and 1.50 WHIP.  He allowed 34 hits, 20 runs (18 earned), three home runs, nine walks, hit four batters, and struck 16 out over 28.2 innings.

Playoff Begin On Friday


Dominican League Playoffs:

Alberto Rosario (Memphis free agent-Estrellas) started at catcher and batted ninth.  1-for-2 with one double, one two-out RBI, and one walk.

Licey beat Estrellas 4-2
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Jorge Sosa (former St. Louis-Escogido) entered in the 11th and pitched one inning.  He allowed one hit, one earned run, one home run, and struck one out for the losing decision (0-1).  (g/f:1-1)

Eugenio Velez (former Memphis-Azucareros) started in left field and batted second.  2-for-6 with one RBI.

Azucareros beat Escogido 7-6 in 12 innings
LIDOM Official Site Post Game

No Games Scheduled Until Saturday


Australian Baseball League:

Friday's Games:
Perth (18-22) visits Canberra (23-17) @ 7:00 PM AET
Brisbane (24-16) visits Melbourne (15-25) @ 7:05 PM AET
Adelaide (20-19) visits Sydney (19-20) @ 7:30 PM AET


Nicaraguan League:

Curt Smith (former Springfield-Chinandega) started as designated hitter and batted fourth.  1-for-3 with one double, two runs, one walk, and one strikeout.
Jem Argenal (former GCL-Chinandega) started in right field and batted seventh.  0-for-4 with one RBI.

Granada beat Chinandega 5-3
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David Bergin (former Quad Cities-Boer) started as designated hitter and batted sixth.  4-for-4 with one double.
Edgard Montiel (former DSL-Boer) entered late in the game at third base and batted leadoff.  1-for-2 with one RBI and one run.
Fidencio Flores (former GCL-Boer) entered in the eighth and pitched 1.1 innings.  He allowed five hits, six runs (five earned), two walks (one intentional), threw one wild pitch, and struck one out for the losing decision (3-4).  (g/f:0-1)

Rivas beat Boer 11-4
LNBP Official Site Post Game

No Games Scheduled Until Saturday


Puerto Rican League:

Hector Hernandez (former Palm Beach-Santurce) entered in the sixth and pitched one inning.  He allowed no hits or runs, two walks, and struck one out.  (g/f:0-2)

Anthony Garcia (Memphis-Carolina) started as designated hitter and batted third.  1-for-3 with one RBI and one walk.
Juan Caballero (former Johnson City-Carolina) entered in then second and pitched two innings.  He allowed two hits, four earned runs, one home run, three walks, threw one wild pitch, and struck one out for the losing decision (2-2).  (g/f:0-5)

Santurce beat Carolina 15-1
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Ruben Gotay (former Memphis-Mayaguez) started at third base and batted second.  1-for-3 at the plate.
Randy Ruiz (former MiLB signing-Mayaguez) started as designated hitter and batted fourth.  1-for-2 with one RBI and one sac fly.
Tyler Herron (former Springfield-Mayaguez) entered in the tenth and pitched to one batter.  He allowed one hit, one earned run, and one home run for the losing decision (5-2).

Caguas beat Mayaguez 4-3 in 10 innings
LBPRC Official Site Post Game

Notes:
Mayaguez selected Anthony Garcia (Memphis-Carolina) in the playoff draft: LBPRC Official Site

No Games Scheduled Until Saturday


Veracruz League:

Francisco Rivera (former Palm Beach-San Andres) started in left field and batted third.  0-for-4 with one intentional walk.

San Andres beat Xalapa 7-4

No Games Scheduled For Thursday


Panama League:

Jonathan Rivera (GCL-Metro) started in right field and batted fourth.  1-for-4 with one home run, two RBIs, one run, and one strikeout.

Hector Salazar (former GCL-Panama) started and pitched three innings.  He allowed three hits, three earned runs, one home run, two walks, and struck three out.

Metro beat Panama 4-1

No Games Scheduled Until Saturday

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Pedro Echemendia (Right) - Gigantes del Carolina

Venezuelan League:

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

Caracas beat Lara 3-2
LVBP Official Site Post Game

Pedro Rodriguez (former MiLB signing-Caribes) entered in the ninth and pitched one inning.  He allowed no hits or runs, and struck one out for the save (18).  (p-s:5-3)(ir-s:3-0)

Jorge Rondon (former St. Louis-Aragua) entered in the eighth and pitched one inning.  He allowed one hit and no runs.  (p-s:8-8)(g/f:2-1)(ir-s:2-1)

Caribes beat Aragua 10-6
LVBP Official Site Post Game

Wednesday's Games:
Caribes (18-13) visits Caracas (17-14) @ 2:00 PM VET
Lara (16-15) visits Caribes/Caracas winner @ 5:30 PM VET


Mexican Pacific League:

Irving Wilson (DSL-Culiacan) entered late in the game at catcher and batted ninth.  0-for-1 with one walk, one strikeout, and allowed two stolen base.

Mexicali beat Culiacan 13-3
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Ramon Delgado (former Memphis-Jalisco) entered in the third and pitched three innings.  He allowed five hits, two earned runs, and one walk.  (p-s:37-23)(g/f:4-3)

Mazatlan beat Jalisco 7-4
LMP Official Site Post Game

No Games Scheduled For Wednesday


Dominican League Playoffs:

Alberto Rosario (Memphis free agent-Estrellas) started at catcher and batted ninth.  0-for-2 with one strikeout and allowed one stolen base.
Audry Perez (former St. Louis-Estrellas) entered late in the game at catcher and batted ninth.  0-for-2 with one strikeout.

Licey beat Estrellas 4-3 in 13 innings
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Eugenio Velez (former Memphis-Azucareros) started in left field and batted third.  0-for-3 with one walk and one fielding error.
Angel Castro (former Memphis-Azucareros) entered in the second and pitched 4.2 innings.  He allowed nine hit, three earned runs, and struck three out.  (g/f:2-7)(ir-s:3-0)

Jorge Sosa (former St. Louis-Escogido) entered in the ninth and pitched one inning.  He allowed no hits or runs.  (g/f:2-0)

Escogido beat Azucareros 8-1
LIDOM Official Site Post Game

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


Nicaraguan League:

Curt Smith (former Springfield-Chinandega) started at first base and batted fourth.  2-for-5 with one RBI and two strikeouts.
Jem Argenal (former GCL-Chinandega) started in right field and batted seventh.  1-for-3 with one walk and two strikeouts.

Chinandega beat Granada 3-2
LNBP Official Site Post Game

David Bergin (former Quad Cities-Boer) started as designated hitter and batted sixth.  1-for-6 with one double, one walk, two strikeouts, and grounded into one double play.
Edgard Montiel (former DSL-Boer) entered late in the game at first base and batted seventh.  1-for-1 with one double, one walk, and one sacrifice.

Rivas beat Boer 2-1 in 16 innings
LNBP Official Site Post Game

Wednesday's Games:
Granada (21-18) visits Chinandega (22-17) @ 6:00 PM
Rivas (18-21) beat Boer (17-22) @ 6:00 PM


Puerto Rican League:

Ruben Gotay (former Memphis-Mayaguez) started at third base and moved to first, batting second.  2-for-4 with one double, one run, one walk, and assisted in one double play.
Randy Ruiz (former MiLB signing-Mayaguez) started as designated hitter and batted fourth.  0-for-4 with one walk and grounded into one double play.
Tyler Herron (former Springfield-Mayaguez) entered in the eighth and pitched one inning.  He allowed no hits or runs, one walk, hit one batter, and struck two out.  (g/f:1-0)

Anthony Garcia (Memphis-Carolina) started as designated hitter and batted third.  0-for-3 with one walk.
Felipe Lopez (former St. Louis-Carolina) started at second base and batted fourth.  1-for-4 with one strikeout and assisted in three double plays.
Jonathan Rodriguez (Memphis-Carolina) started at first base and batted sixth.  1-for-3 with one double, one walk, one strikeout, one fielding error, and assisted in four double plays.
Pedro Echemendia (State College-Carolina) entered in the seventh and pitched 1.2 innings.  He allowed no hits or runs, and struck one out.  (g/f:1-1)(ir-s:3-0)

Mayaguez beat Carolina 6-1
LBPRC Official Site Post Game

Wednesday's Games:
Santurce (20-21) visits Carolina (15-26) @ 7:15 PM AST
Mayaguez (27-14) visits Caguas (20-21) @ 7:15 PM AST


Veracruz League:

Francisco Rivera (former Palm Beach-San Andres) started in right field and batted third. 0-for-5 with one strikeout.

San Andres beat Xalapa 8-7 in 10 innings

Wednesday's Games:
San Andres (16-10) visits Xalapa (11-14-1)
Chiapas (10-15-1) visits Acayucan (14-8-1)
Paso de Ovejas (15-9-1) visits Palenque (6-16)


Panama League:

Jonathan Rivera (GCL-Metro) started in right field and batted fourth.  2-for-4 at the plate.

Panama beat Metro 6-2

Wednesday's Games:
Veraguas (2-13) visits Cocle (9-7) @ 5:00 PM
Metro (10-5) visits Panama (9-5) @ 7:00 PM

Cardinals Winter League Notebook 12-29-15: Jeremy Hefner Was Expected To Keep Pitching In LIDOM; Jonathan Rivera Collects Three Singles, One Walk, & One RBI; Eduardo Sanchez Pitched One Hitless/Scoreless Inning For The Save

Jeremy Hefner - Gigantes del Cibao

Venezuelan League:

Jorge Rondon (former St. Louis-Aragua) entered in the eighth and pitched to four batters.  He allowed two hits, one earned run, and hit one batter for the blown save (1).  (p-s:10-6)(g/f:1-0)
Eduardo Sanchez (former St. Louis-Aragua) entered in the 12th and pitched one inning.  He allowed no hits or runs for the save (1).  (p-s:15-8)(g/f:1-1)

Breyvic Valera (Springfield-Margarita) started at third base and batted leadoff.  2-for-5 with one intentional walk and one caught stealing.

Aragua beat Margarita 6-4 in 12 innings
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Pedro Rodriguez (former MiLB tryout-Caribes) entered in the ninth and pitched one inning.  He allowed one hit, no runs, and hit one batter for the save (17).  (p-s:18-10)(g/f:2-1)

Caribes beat Caracas 10-8
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Ildemaro Vargas (former Palm Beach-Lara) started at second base and batted leadoff.  2-for-4 with one two-out RBI, one run, and one sacrifice.

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

Notes:
Adron Chambers (former St. Louis) could be activated by Magallanes depending what the team picks up in the playoff draft and his injury: El Emergente

Cesar Izturis (former St. Louis-Lara) is proud of his career: El Emergente

Ronny Cedeno (former MLB signing-Magallanes) is expected to be ready for opening of playoffs: El Emergente

Tuesday's Games:
Lara (16-14) visits Caracas (16-14) @ 7:00 PM VET
Caribes (17-13) visits Aragua (12-18) @ 7:00 PM VET


Mexican Pacific League:

Iker Franco (former Springfield-Obregon) started at catcher and batted eighth.  1-for-3 with one two-out RBI and one strikeout.

Hermosillo beat Obregon 4-2
LMP Official Site Post Game

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

Jalisco beat Mazatlan 5-1
LMP Official Site Post Game

Tuesday's Games:
Mochis (14-18) visits Navojoa (18-14) @ 7:30 PM MST
Mexicali (15-16) visits Culiacan (15-17) @ 7:30 PM MT
Hermosillo (16-15) visits Obregon (20-12) @ 7:30 PM MST
Jalisco (12-20) visits Mazatlan (17-15) @ 8:00 PM MT


Dominican League Playoffs:

Alberto Rosario (Memphis free agent-Estrellas) started at catcher and batted eighth.  0-for-3 with one strikeout, assisted in one double play, and allowed one stolen base.

Escogido beat Estrellas 5-1
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Eugenio Velez (former Memphis-Azucareros) started in left field and batted third.  2-for-4 with one double, one two-out RBI, and two outfield assists.

Licey beat Azucareros 7-1
LIDOM Official Site Post Game

Notes:
Newly signed St. Louis Cardinal Jeremy Hefner made five appearances (three starts) posting a 1-0 record, 2.30 ERA, 1.21 WHIP, and one hold for Cibao.  He allowed 15 hits, four earned runs, four walks, and struck eight out over 15.2 innings.  Escogido selected Hefner in the playoff draft and expect him to participate.

Tuesday's Games:
Licey (1-1) visits Estrellas (0-2) @ 7:30 PM AST
Azucareros (1-1) visits Escogido (2-0) @ 7:30 PM AST


Australian Baseball League:

Stats:
Wayne Lundgren (former Palm Beach-Sydney) has made ten starts posting a 2-5 record, 2.70 ERA, and 1.11 WHIP.  He's allowed 54 hits, 24  runs (17 earned), one home run, nine walks, hit one batter, and struck 38 out over 56.2 innings.

No Games Scheduled Until Thursday


Nicaraguan League:

Tuesday's Games:
Chinandega (21-17) visits Granada (21-17) @ 6:00 PM
Boer (17-21) visits Rivas (17-21) @ 6:00 PM


Puerto Rican League:

Stats:
Ruben Gotay (former Memphis-Mayaguez) has played in 25 games going 19-for-69 (.275) with two doubles, one home run, eight RBIs, 24 total bases, three runs, ten walks, 11 strikeouts, one caught stealing, .367 OBP, .348 SLG, and .715 OPS.
Felipe Lopez (former St. Louis-Carolina) has played in 33 games going 32-for-121 (.264) with eight doubles, 15 RBIs, 40 total bases, six runs, five walks, 25 strikeouts, .294 OBP, .331 SLG, and .624 OPS.
Randy Ruiz (former MiLB signing-Mayaguez) has played in 30 games going 26-for-110 (.236) with five doubles, two home runs, 23 RBIs, 37 total bases, 12 runs, seven walks, 19 strikeouts, .292 OBP, .336 SLG, and .628 OPS.
Anthony Garcia (Memphis-Carolina) has played in 33 games going 28-for-124 (.226) with four doubles, one triple, four home runs, 20 RBIs, 46 total bases, 15 runs, eight walks, 27 strikeouts, .283 OBP, .371 SLG, and .654 OPS.
Jonathan Rodriguez (Memphis-Carolina) has played in 27 games going 18-for-84 (.214) with seven doubles, eight RBIs, 25 total bases, seven runs, 16 walks, 32 strikeouts, .353 OBP, .298 SLG, and .651 OPS.
Luis Mateo (former Memphis-Caguas) has played in 28 games going 17-for-88 (.193) with one double, six RBIs, 18 total bases, five runs, six walks, two stolen bases, 16 strikeouts, one caught stealing, .245 OBP, .205 SLG, and .449 OPS.

Hector Hernandez (former Palm Beach-Santurce) has made one relief appearances posting a 0-0 record, 0.00 ERA, and 0.00 WHIP.  He's allowed no hits or runs over 0.1 innings.
Juan Caballero (former Johnson City-Carolina) has made 14 appearances (one start) posting a 2-1 record, 0.65 ERA, and 0.83 WHIP.  He's allowed 12 hits, two earned runs, 11 walks, and struck 16 out over 27.2 innings.
Tyler Herron (former Springfield-Mayaguez) has made 16 relief appearances posting a 5-1 record, 1.64 ERA, 0.86 WHIP, and three holds.  He's allowed 14 hits, four earned runs, one home run, five walks, and struck 19 out over 22 innings.
Ivan Maldonado (former MiLB tryout-Mayaguez) has made ten starts posting a 3-4 record, 2.18 ERA, and 1.10 WHIP.  He's allowed 44 hits, 16 runs (13 earned), two home runs, 15 walks, hit two batters, and struck 28 out over 53.2 innings.
Pedro Echemendia (State College-Carolina) has made nine relief appearances posting a 2-1 record, 4.15 ERA, 1.15 WHIP, and one hold.  He's allowed eight hits, four earned runs, one home run, two walks, and struck seven out over 8.2 innings.

Tuesday's Games:
Caguas (20-20) visits Santurce (19-21) @ 7:15PM AST
Mayaguez (26-14) visits Carolina (15-25) @ 7:15 PM AST


Veracruz League:

Tuesday's Games:
Chiapas (10-15) visits Acayucan (14-8) @ 1:30 PM
San Andres (14-10) visits Xalapa (11-12-1) for a doubleheader beginning @ 2:00 PM
Paso de Ovejas (15-9-1) visits Palenque (6-16) @ 7:00 PM


Panama League:

Jonathan Rivera (GCL-Metro) started in right field and batted fourth.  3-for-4 with one RBI, one walk, and one strikeout.

Metro beat Panama 7-4

Tuesday's Games:
Metro (10-4) visits Panama (8-5) @ 7:00 PM
Cocle (9-6) visits Veraguas (1-13) @ 7:00 PM

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Cesar Izturis - Cardenales de Lara

Venezuelan League:

Jose Gonzalez (Springfield free agent-La Guaira) started at catcher and batted eighth.  0-for-2 with one run, one hit by pitch, one strikeout, and threw out one base runner.

La Guaira beat Zulia 8-7
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Ildemaro Vargas (former Palm Beach-Lara) started at second base and batted leadoff.  1-for-3 with one RBI, one run, one walk, and one strikeout.
Cesar Izturis (former St. Louis-Lara) started at shortstop and batted second.  0-for-2 with one strikeout.

Lara beat Caracas 3-1
LVBP Official Site Post Game

Breyvic Valera (Springfield-Margarita) started at third base and batted leadoff.  0-for-4 with one sacrifice and one strikeout.
Justin Wright (Memphis-Margarita) entered in the ninth and pitched one inning.  He allowed one hit, no runs, and struck two out.  (p-s:9-9)

Margarita beat Aragua 6-0
LVBP Official Site Post Game

Notes:
Cesar Izturis (former St. Louis-Lara) was a knight of excellence: Lara Official Site

Cesar Izturis (former St. Louis-Lara) says goodbye to the game: LVBP Official Site and Lider

Dail Villanueva (former Peoria) was removed from the Caracas active roster: LVBP Official Site

Miguel Socolovich (St. Louis) may pitch for Caracas in January: El Emergente

Monday's Games:
Aragua (11-18) visits Margarita (19-11) @ 6:00 PM VET
Caribes (16-13) visits Caracas (16-13) @ 7:00 PM VET
La Guaira (14-16) visits Lara (15-14) @ 7:30 PM VET


Mexican Pacific League:

Ramon Delgado (former Memphis-Jalisco) entered in the fifth and pitched 1.1 innings.  He allowed two hits and no runs.  (p-s:10-8)(g/f:3-0)(ir-s:2-0)

Mazatlan beat Jalisco 8-1
LMP Official Site Post Game

Luis Garcia (former New Haven-Hermosillo) entered late in the game at a pinch hitter and batted ninth.  1-for-1 at the plate.

Iker Franco (former Springfield-Obregon) started at catcher and batted eighth.  0-for-3 with one strikeout.

Obregon beat Hermosillo 5-3
LMP Official Site Post Game

Monday's Games:
Mexicali (14-16) visits Culiacan (15-16) @ 7:30 PM MT
Mochis (14-17) visits Navojoa (17-14) @ 7:30 PM MST
Hermosillo (15-15) visits Obregon (20-11) @ 7:30 PM MST
Jalisco (11-20) visits Mazatlan (17-14) @ 8:00 PM MT


Dominican League Playoffs:

Nick Additon (former Memphis-Escogido) started and pitched six innings.  He allowed three hits, no runs, one walk, and struck five out for the winning decision (1-0).  (g/f:2-1)

Escogido beat Licey 4-0
LIDOM Official Site Post Game

Eugenio Velez (former Memphis-Azucareros) started in left field and batted third.  0-for-2 with one RBI, one walk, and one sac fly.

Alberto Rosario (Memphis free agent-Estrellas) started at catcher and batted ninth.  1-for-3 with one double and assisted in one double play.

Azucareros beat Estrellas 3-2
LIDOM Official Site Post Game

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


Australian Baseball League:

Tuesday's Games:
Canberra (23-16) visits Adelaide (19-19) @ 12:00 PM ACT
Sydney (19-19) visits Brisbane (23-16) @ 2:00 PM AEST
Melbourne (15-24) visits Perth (17-22) @ 4:05 PM AWST


Nicaraguan League:

Curt Smith (former Springfield-Chinandega) started at first base and batted fourth.  2-for-4 with one RBI, two runs, and one walk.
Jem Argenal (former GCL-Chinandega) started in right field and batted sixth.  1-for-5 with one RBI and one run.

David Bergin (former Quad Cities-Boer) started as designated hitter and batted sixth.  2-for-4 at the plate.
Edgard Montiel (former DSL-Boer) started at third base and batted seventh.  0-for-5 at the plate.
Fidencio Flores (former GCL-Boer) entered in the fourth and pitched 3.1 innings.  He allowed one hit, no runs, four walks, and struck one out.  (g/f:3-2)
Jhonny Polanco (former Springfield-Boer) entered in the ninth and pitched two innings.  He allowed two hits, one earned run, and struck one out for the blown save.  (g/f:1-3)

Chinandega beat Boer 9-7 in 11 innings
LNBP Official Site Post Game

No Games Scheduled For Monday


Puerto Rican League:

Felipe Lopez (former St. Louis-Carolina) started as designated hitter and batted fourth.  0-for-3 with one strikeout.
Jonathan Rodriguez (Memphis-Carolina) started at third base and batted fifth.  0-for-3 with one strikeout and one throwing error.
Juan Caballero (former Johnson City-Carolina) entered in the second and pitched 2.2 innings.  He allowed no hits or runs.  (g/f:2-5)(ir-s:3-1)
Pedro Echemendia (State College-Carolina) entered in the fifth and pitched two innings.  He allowed one hit, no runs, and struck one out.  (g/f:2-2)

Luis Mateo (former Memphis-Caguas) entered late in the game at second base and batted eighth.  0-for-2 at the plate.

Caguas beat Carolina 9-0
LBPRC Official Site Post Game

No Games Scheduled For Monday


Veracruz League:

Francisco Rivera (former Palm Beach-San Andres) started at first base and batted third.  2-for-3 with one run and one walk.
Omar Javier (former Johnson City-San Andres) entered in the ninth and pitched one inning.  He allowed one hit, no runs, threw one wild pitch, and struck one out for the save.  (g/f:0-1)

San Andres beat Palenque 4-2
LIV Official Site Post Game

Monday's Games:
San Andres (14-10) visits Xalapa (11-12-1) @ 1:00 PM
Chiapas (10-14) visits Acayucan (13-8) @ 1:30 PM
Paso de Ovejas (14-9-1) visits Palenque (6-15) @ 7:00 PM


Panama League:

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

Metro beat Panama 7-1
TV Max Deportes Post Game

Monday's Games:
Metro visits Panama @ 7:00 PM
Veraguas visits Cocle @ 7:00 PM


World Baseball Classic Qualifier (February 11, 2016):

Notes:
Jaime Garcia (St. Louis) has expressed his interest in pitching for Mexico while Max Scherzer (former 2003 draft selection), David Freese (former St. Louis), Kyle Lohse (former St. Louis), Trevor Rosenthal (St. Louis), and Edwin Jackson (former St. Louis) all have German ties: La Prensa

Cardinals Winter League Notebook 12-27-15: Anthony Garcia Singles & Hits A Three-Run Homer; Gustavo Martinez Strikes Out Four & Allows One Run Over Seven Innings For The Win; Juan Caballero Strikes Out Two & Holds One Inherited Runner On Base Over Two & A Third Scoreless Innings For The Win

Anthony Garcia - Gigantes de Carolina

Venezuelan League:

Jose Martinez (former Springfield-Magallanes) started at second base and batted third.  2-for-3 at the plate.

Aragua beat Magallanes 7-0
LVBP Official Site Post Game

Ildemaro Vargas (former Palm Beach-Lara) started at second base and batted leadoff.  4-for-5 with one triple, one run, grounded into one double play, and assisted in one double play.

Jose Gonzalez (Springfield free agent-La Guaira) entered late in the game at catcher and committed one pickoff error.
Edubray Ramos (former VSL-La Guaira) entered in the ninth and pitched one inning.  He allowed two hits, one unearned run, and struck one out.  (p-s:16-11)(g/f:2-0)

Lara beat La Guaira 6-4
LVBP Official Site Post Game

Sunday's Games:
Zulia (9-21) visits La Guaira (13-16) @ 1:00 PM VET
Caracas (16-12) visits Lara (14-14) @ 5:00 PM VET
Aragua (11-17) visits Margarita (18-11) 5:00 PM VET


Mexican Pacific League:

Dennys Reyes (former St. Louis-Culiacan) entered in the sixth and pitched to one batter.  He allowed no hits or runs.  (p-s:3-2)(g/f:1-0)(ir-s:1-0)

Hermosillo beat Culiacan 6-2
LMP Official Site Post Game

Sunday's Games:
Mexicali (14-15) visits Culiacan (14-16) @ 5:00 PM MT
Mochis (14-16) visits Navojoa (16-14) @ 5:00 PM MST
Jalisco (11-19) visits Mazatlan (16-14) @ 5:00 PM MT
Hermosillo (15-14) visits Obregon (19-11) @ 5:00 PM MST


Dominican League Playoffs:

Notes:
Nick Additon (former Memphis-Escogido) gets the ball for the opening of playoffs: LIDOM Official Site

Sunday's Games:
Estrellas (0-0) visits Azucareros (0-0) @ 5:00 PM AST
Licey (0-0) visits Escogido (0-0) @ 5:00 PM AST


Australian Baseball League:

Wayne Lundgren (former Palm Beach-Sydney) started and pitched five innings.  He allowed five hits, four runs (two earned), one walk, committed one fielding error, and struck four out for the losing decision (2-5).  (p-s:86-55)(g/f:6-2)

Brisbane beat Sydney 10-2
Brisbane Official Site Post Game

Monday's Games:
Canberra (22-16) visits Adelaide (19-18) @ 7:00 PM ACT
Sydney (19-18) visits Brisbane (22-16) @ 6:30 PM AEST
Melbourne (15-23) visits Perth (16-22) @ 7:05 PM AWST


Nicaraguan League:

Edgard Montiel (former DSL-Boer) started at third base and batted third.  0-for-5 with one run.
David Bergin (former Quad Cities-Boer) started as designated hitter and batted sixth.  1-for-3 with one RBI and one walk.
Jhonny Polanco (former Springfield-Boer) entered in the ninth and pitched one inning.  He allowed one hit and no runs for the save (9).  (g/f:1-2)

Curt Smith (former Springfield-Chinandega) started at first base and batted fourth.  2-for-3 with one double, one run, and two walks.
Jem Argenal (former GCL-Chinandega) started in right field and batted fifth.  1-for-4 with one walk.

Boer beat Chinandega 4-3
LNBP Official Site Post Game

Gustavo Martinez (former GCL-Granada) started and pitched seven innings.  He allowed three hits, one earned run, two walks, and struck four out for the winning decision (2-1).  (g/f:8-4)

Granada beat Rivas 2-1
LNBP Official Site Post Game

Sunday's Games:
Rivas (17-20) visits Granada (20-17) @ 11:00 AM
Chinandega (20-17) visits Boer (17-20) @ 11:00 AM


Puerto Rican League:

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

Santurce beat Caguas 4-0
LBPRC Official Site Post Game

Randy Ruiz (former MiLB signing-Mayaguez) started as designated hitter and batted fourth.  0-for-4 with one strikeout.
Ruben Gotay (former Memphis-Mayaguez) entered late in the game as a pinch hitter and batted seventh.  0-for-1 with one strikeout.
Ivan Maldonado (former MiLB tryout-Mayaguez) started and pitched 5.1 innings.  He allowed eight hits, four runs (three earned), one home run, and two walks for the losing decision (3-4).  (g/f:3-8)
Tyler Herron (former Springfield-Mayaguez) entered in the sixth and pitched 1.2 innings.  He allowed no hits or runs, one walk, and struck three out.  (g/f:1-1)

Anthony Garcia (Memphis-Carolina) started in right field and batted third.  2-for-4 with one home run, three RBIs, one run, and one strikeout.
Felipe Lopez (former St. Louis-Carolina) started as designated hitter and batted fourth.  1-for-4 with one strikeout.
Jonathan Rodriguez (Memphis-Carolina) started at first base and batted seventh.  0-for-3 with one walk and one missed catch error.
Juan Caballero (former Johnson City-Carolina) entered in the fourth and pitched 2.1 innings.  He allowed one hit, no runs, one walk, and struck two out for the winning decision (2-1).  (g/f:1-2)(ir-s:1-0)
Pedro Echemendia (State College-Carolina) entered in the seventh and pitched one inning.  He allowed no hits or runs for the hold (1).  (g/f:1-2)

Carolina beat Mayaguez 4-3
LBPRC Official Site Post Game

Sunday's Games:
Santurce (19-20) visits Mayaguez (25-14) @ 4:15 PM  AST
Carolina (15-24) visits Caguas (19-20) @ 4:15 PM AST


Veracruz League:

Hugo Castellanos (former Memphis-Acayucan) entered in the seventh and pitched two-thirds of an inning.  He allowed four hits and two earned runs.

Paso de Ovejas beat Acayucan 10-7
LIV Official Site Post Game

Sunday's Games:
Xalapa (11-11-1) visits Chiapas (9-14) @ 1:00 PM
Acayucan (12-8) visits Paso de Ovejas (14-8-1) @ 1:15 PM
Palenque (6-14) visit San Andres (13-10) @ 5:00 PM


Panama League:

Hector Salazar (former GCL-Panama) entered in the seventh and pitched 1.1 innings.  He allowed four hits, three earned runs, one home run, and struck two out.

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

Metro beat Panama 7-3
Panama American Post Game

Sunday's Games:
Metro (8-4) visits Panama (8-3) 4:00 PM
Cocle (7-6) visits Veraguas (1-11) @ 5:00 PM

Kurt Heyer From The Dominican League 2015

Kurt Heyer - Aguilas Cibaenas

Kurt Heyer spent the 2015 season transitioning from starting pitcher long reliever for the St. Louis Cardinals organization.  He pitched a majority of the season at Double-A Springfield and rounded out the year at Triple-A Memphis.  Between both levels, the right-hander struck out 57 and walked 23 over 83.2 innings while earning a 7-2 record, three saves, and 4.09 ERA on 41 appearances (six starts).

The 2012, six round selection made his way down to the Dominican League for a handful of games, to finish off the winter regular schedule and potentially catch the eye of the Cardinals staff as a future MLBer.  Heyer was set to come out of the bullpen for Aguilas Cibeanas but the team came up short on a player and he was inserted into the rotation.  There he made three starts logging 12.2 innings allowing 12 hits, eight runs (four earned), four walks, and striking out eight for a 1-1 record.   He was also selected in the LIDOM playoff draft by Tigres del Licey, but does not intend to continue hurling.

I asked Kurt to share some of his thoughts on his experience:

"After my time playing baseball in the DR I came to realize that my love for this game only deepened. When pitching in front of thousands of fans it felt like I was always pitching game 7 of the World Series. It was a very intense environment and it's not everyday you get candy thrown at you from the stands. What also made it special I had teammates that took time to help me get better and further my knowledge for the game. In the process I was able to start developing a cutter to add to my arsenal. This experience made me grow as a player and a person. I hope next year I will have the same opportunity."

Please feel free to follow and interact with Kurt on twitter @KurtHeyer

Cardinals Winter League Notebook 12-26-15: Omar Javier Strikes Out Two Over One Scoreless Inning For The Save; Francisco Rivera Singles & Drived In One Run

Omar Javier (Left) - Brujos de San Andres Tuxtlas

Venezuelan League:

Saturday's Games:
Aragua (10-17) visits Magallanes (19-11) @ 5:00 PM VET
Lara (13-14) visits La Guaira (13-15) @ 6:00 PM VET


Mexican Pacific League:

Saturday's Games:
Mazatlan (15-14) visits Mochis (14-15) @ 6:00 PM  MT
Culiacan (14-15) visits Hermosillo (14-14) @ 7:00 PM MST


Australian Baseball League:

Saturday's Games:
Melbourne (13-23) visits Perth (16-20) for a doubleheader beginning @ 2:05 PM AWST
Canberra (22-15) visits Adelaide (18-18) @ 7:00 PM ACT
Sydney (19-17) visits Brisbane (21-16) @ 6:30 PM AEST


Nicaraguan League:

Saturday's Games:
Boer (16-20) visits Chinandega (20-16) @ 2:00 PM
Granada (19-17) visits Rivas (17-19) @ 4:00 PM


Puerto Rican League:

Saturday's Games:
Caguas (19-19) visits Santurce (18-20) @ 7:15 PM AST
Mayaguez (25-13) visits Carolina (14-24) @ 7:15 PM AST


Colombian League:

Saturday's Games:
Barranquilla (20-11) visits Cartagena (13-18) @ 4:00 PM
Monteria (15-17) visits Sincelejo (15-17) @ 5:00 PM


Veracruz League:

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

Acayucan beat Paso de Ovejas 11-0
LIV Official Site Post Game

Francisco Rivera (former Palm Beach-San Andres) started in right field and batted third.  1-for-3 with one RBI.
Omar Javier (former Johnson City-San Andres) entered in the ninth and pitched one inning.  He allowed one hit, no runs, and struck two out for the save.  (g/f:0-1)

San Andres beat Palenque 3-2
LIV Official Site Post Game

Saturday's Games:
Xalapa (10-10-1) visits Chiapas (8-13) for s doubleheader beginning @ 1:00 PM
Acayucan (12-7) visits Paso de Ovejas (13-8-1) @ 1:15 PM
Palenque (6-12) visits San Andres (11-10) @ 4:00 PM


Panama League:

Saturday's Games:
Metropolitanas (7-4) visits Panama (7-4) @ 6:00 PM
Cocle (7-5) visits Veraguas (0-11) @ 6:00 PM

Cardinals Winter League Notebook 12-25-15: Jonathan Rivera Leads Panama In AVG, OPS, SLG, RBIs, Hits, & Triples; David Bergin Second In Nicaragua In Home Runs; Randy Ruiz Leads Puerto Rico In RBIs

Javier Machuca - Marlins de Ceiba/Criollos de Caguas

COLICEBA (Puerto Rico):

Stats:
Christian Rosa (former Batavia-Luquillo) has played in ten games going 10-for-36 (.278) with two doubles, two home runs, eight RBIs, six runs, seven walks, seven strikeouts, and .500 SLG.

Javier Machuca (former GCL-Ceiba) has made two starts posting a 1-1 record, 0.77 ERA, and 1.3 WHIP.  He's allowed 12 hits, three runs (one earned), three walks, hit two batters, thrown two wild pitches, and struck nine out over 11.2 innings. (Machuca also pitched for Caguas in the Puerto Rican Winter League)


Mexican Pacific League:

Friday's Game:
Navojoa (15-14) visits Mexicali (14-14) @ 5:00 PM PT


Australian Baseball League:

Saturday's Games:
Canberra (21-15) visits Adelaide (18-17) @ 7:00 PM ACT
Sydney (19-16) visits Brisbane (20-16) @ 6:30 PM AEST


Nicaraguan League:

Stats:
Curt Smith (former Springfield-Chinandega) has played in 17 games going 20-for-62 (.323) with three doubles, two home runs, ten RBIs, 29 total bases, eight runs, eight walks, one sac fly, two stolen bases, 14 strikeouts, .411 OBP, .468 SLG, and .879 OPS.
Edgard Montiel (former DSL-Boer) has played in 23 games going 17-for-59 (.288) with two doubles, four RBIs, 19 total bases, four runs, five walks, four hit by pitches, two sac flies, one stolen base, nine strikeouts, one caught stealing, grounded into one double play, .371 OBP, .322 SLG, and .693 OPS.
Jem Argenal (former GCL-Chinandega) has played in 30 games going 26-for-92 (.283) with four doubles, two home runs, 13 RBIs, 36 total bases, 12 runs, three hits by pitches, one stolen base, 11 stolen bases, three caught stealing, grounded into four double plays, .327 OBP, .391 SLG, and .718 OPS.
David Bergin (former Quad Cities-Boer) has played in 35 games going 24-for-115 (.209) with four doubles, four home runs, 20 RBIs, 40 total bases, 13 runs, 22 walks, seven hit by pitches, two sac flies, 42 strikeouts, .367 OBP, .348 SLG, and .715 OPS.

Jhonny Polanco (former Springfield-Boer) has made 13 relief appearances posting a 0-0 record, 0.00 ERA, 0.40 WHIP, and eight saves.  He's allowed three hits, no runs, three walks, and struck ten out over 15 innings.
Gustavo Martinez (former GCL-Granada) has  made seven appearances (four starts) posting a 1-1 record, 2.08 ERA, and 1.15 WHIP.  He's allowed 17 hits, eight runs (five earned), eight walks, hit three batters, thrown three wild pitches, and struck 11 out over 21.2 innings.
Fidencio Flores (former GCL-Boer) has made 13 appearances (three starts) posting a 3-3 record, 2.11 ERA, and 0.91 WHIP.  He's allowed 22 hits, 11 runs (nine earned), one home run, 13 walks, it five batters, thrown two wild pitches, and struck 19 out over 38.1 innings.

No Games Scheduled For Friday


Puerto Rican League:

Stats:
Felipe Lopez (former St. Louis-Carolina) has played in 31 games going 31-for-114 (.272) with eight doubles, 15 RBIs, 39 total bases, six runs, five walks, 23 strikeouts, .303 OBP, .342 SLG, and .645 OPS.
Ruben Gotay (former Memphis-Mayaguez) has played in 23 games going 17-for-65 (.262) with two doubles, one home run, eight RBIs, 22 total bases, three runs, ten walks, ten strikeouts, one caught stealing, .360 OBP, .338 SLG, and .698 OPS.
Randy Ruiz (former MiLB signing-Mayaguez) has played in 29 games going 26-for-106 (.245) with five doubles, two home runs, 23 RBIs, 37 total bases, 12 runs, seven walks, 18 strikeouts, .302 OBP, .349 SLG, and .651 OPS.
Jonathan Rodriguez (Memphis-Carolina) has played in 25 games going 18-for-78 (.231) with seven doubles, eight RBIs, 25 total bases, seven runs, 15 walks, 31 strikeouts, .368 OBP, .321 SLG, and .689 OPS.
Anthony Garcia (Memphis-Carolina) has played in 32 games going 26-for-120 (.217) with four doubles, one triple, three home runs, 17 RBIs, 41 total bases, 14 runs, eight walks, 26 strikeouts, .276 OBP, .342 SLG, and .618 OPS.
Luis Mateo (former Memphis-Cahuas) has played in 27 games going 17-for-86 (.198) with one double, six RBIs, 18 total bases, five runs, six walks, two stolen bases, 16 strikeouts, one caught stealing, .250 OBP, .209 SLG, and .459 OPS.

Juan Caballero (former Johnson City-Carolina) has made 12 appearances (one start) posting a 1-1 record, 0.79 ERA, and 0.93 WHIP.  He's allowed 11 hits, two earned runs, ten walks, and struck 14 out over 22.2 innings.
Tyler Herron (former Springfield-Mayaguez) has made 15 relief appearances posting a 5-1 record, 1.77 ERA, 0.89 WHIP, and three holds.  He's allowed 14 hits, four earned runs, one home run, four walks, and struck 16 out over 20.1 innings.
Ivan Maldonado (former MiLB tryout-Mayaguez) has made nine starts posting a 3-3 record, 1.86 ERA, and 1.01 WHIP.  He's allowed 36 hits, 12 runs (ten earned), one home run, 13 walks, hit three batters, and struck 28 out over 48.1 innings.
Pedro Echemendia (State College-Carolina) has made seven relief appearances posting a 2-1 record, 6.35 ERA, and 1.59 WHIP.  He's allowed seven hits, four earned runs, one home run, two walks, and struck six out over 5.2 innings.

No Games Scheduled For Friday


Panama League:

Stats:
Jonathan Rivera (GCL-Metro) has played in 11 games going 19-for-42 (.452) with two triples, one home run, 13 RBIs, eight runs, 489 OBP, .667 SLG, and 1.156 OPS.

No Games Scheduled For Friday

Cardinals Winter League Notebook 12-24-15: Francisco Rivera Singles Twice, Doubles, & Drives In Two Runs; Felipe Lopez Collects Two Singles & One RBI; Jesus Garcia On The Rehab Trail Back

Francisco Rivera - Brujos de San Andres Tuxtlas

Venezuelan League:

Ildemaro Vargas (former Palm Beach-Lara) started at second base and batted second.  0-for-3 with one run, one sacrifice, and assisted in two double plays.

Lara beat Zulia 8-0
LVBP Official Site Post Game

Breyvic Valera (Springfield-Margarita) started in left field and batted third.  3-for-4 with one triple and one run.

Margarita beat Caracas 5-0
LVBP Official Site Post Game

Jose Martinez (former Springfield-Magallanes) started at second base and batted third.  1-for-4 with one run, one walk, and assisted in one double play.

Jose Gonzalez (Springfield free agent-La Guaira) started at catcher and batted ninth.  1-for-1 with one walk, assisted in one double play, and threw out one o two base runners.

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

Pedro Rodriguez (former MiLB signing-Caribes) entered in the ninth and pitched one inning.  He allowed three hits, four earned runs, one home run, one walk, and struck one out for the blown save (4).  (p-s:32-19)(g/f:1-1)

Caribes beat Aragua 6-5 in 10 innings
LVBP Official Site Post Game

Notes:
Adron Chambers (former St. Louis) will not be brought back for the playoffs with Magallanes: El Emergente

No Games Scheduled For Thursday


Mexican Pacific League:

Brian Broderick (former Memphis-Jalisco) entered in the eighth and pitched one inning.  He allowed five hits, five earned runs, and one walk.  (p-s:24-15)(g/f:1-0)

Obregon beat Jalisco 9-4
LMP Official Site Post Game

Luis Garcia (former New Haven-Hermosillo) started as designated hitter and batted sixth.  1-for-2 at the plate.

Culiacan beat Hermosillo 2-1
LMP Official Site Post Game

Notes:
Jesus Garcia (DSL-Mazatlan) began a throwing program back home in Boca del Rio (Veracruz), Mexico a couple weeks ago.  He is recovering from Tommy John surgery and possibly will be ready for spring training.

No Games Scheduled For Thursday


Nicaraguan League:

Curt Smith (former Springfield-Chinandega) started at first base and batted fourth.  2-for-4 with one strikeout.
Jem Argenal (former GCL-Chinandega) started in right field and batted fifth.  1-for-4 with two strikeouts.

Chinandega beat Rivas 5-3
LNBP Official Site Post Game

Edgard Montiel (former DSL-Boer) started at third base and batted third.  2-for-5 at the plate.
David Bergin (former Quad Cities-Boer) started as designated hitter and batted fourth.  2-for-5 with three strikeouts.
Jhonny Polanco (former Springfield-Boer) entered in the eighth and pitched one inning.  He allowed four hits, three earned runs, three walks, and struck one out for the losing decision (0-1).

Granada beat Boer 6-4
LNBP Official Site Post Game

No Games Scheduled For Thursday


Puerto Rican League:

Ruben Gotay (former Memphis-Mayaguez) started at first base and batted sixth.  1-for-4 with one run, one intentional walk, one strikeout, and one pickoff error.
Tyler Herron (former Springfield-Mayaguez) entered in the sixth and pitched 2.1 innings.  He allowed three hits, one earned run, one walk, and struck three out for the winning decision (5-1).  (g/f:1-2)(ir-s:1-0)

Anthony Garcia (Memphis-Carolina) started in right field and batted fourth.  2-for-5 with one triple, two runs, and two strikeouts.
Felipe Lopez (former St. Louis-Carolina) started as designated hitter and batted sixth.  2-for-4 with one RBI and two strikeouts.
Pedro Echemendia (State College-Carolina) entered in the seventh and pitched one inning.  He allowed one hit, no runs, and struck one out.  (g/f:0-2)

Mayaguez bat Carolina 6-3
LBPRC Official Site Post Game

No Games Scheduled For Thursday


Veracruz League:

Francisco Rivera (former Palm Beach-San Andres) started in left field and batted third.  3-for-6 with one double, two RBIs, and two runs.
Omar Javier (former Johnson City-San Andres) entered in the ninth and pitched one inning.  He allowed no hits or runs, and struck two out.  (g/f:1-0)

San Andres beat Acayucan 15-7

No Games Scheduled For Thursday

Cardinals Winter League Notebook 12-23-15: Fidencio Flores Strikes Out Two Over Seven & A Third Scoreless Innings; Jonathan Rivera Hits A Home Run; Eugenio Velez Finished Second In LIDOM Batting Race

Jonathan Rivera - Aguilas de Metropolitanas

Venezuelan League:

Breyvic Valera (Springfield-Margarita) started in left field and batted leadoff.  1-for-3 with one walk and one strikeout.
Silfredo Garcia (Springfield-Margarita) entered in the ninth and pitched one inning.  He allowed three hits and no runs.  (p-s:14-8)(g/f:2-0)

Caracas beat Margarita 6-0
LVBP Official Site Post Game

Ildemaro Vargas (former Palm Beach-Lara) started at second base and batted second.  2-for-3 with three runs, one walk, one sacrifice, and assisted in one double play.

Lara beat Zulia 9-0
LVBP Official Site Post Game

Edubray Ramos (former VSL-La Guaira) entered in the sixth and pitched to five batters.  He allowed one hit, three unearned runs, and one walk for the hold (2) and losing decision (0-1).  (p-s:22-13)(g/f:3-0)(ir-s:1-0)

Jose Martinez (former Springfield-Magallanes) started at second base and batted fourth.  0-for-3 with one run, one walk, and assisted in two double plays.

Magallanes beat La Guaira 9-7
LVBP Official Site Post Game

Eduardo Sanchez (former St. Louis-Aragua) entered in the sixth and pitched one inning.  He allowed no hits or runs, one walk, and struck one out.  (p-s:15-8)(g/f:1-0)
Jorge Rondon (former St. Louis-Aragua) entered in the seventh and pitched 1.1 innings.  He allowed one hit, no runs, and struck one out.  (p-s:14-10)(g/f:2-1)

Pedro Rodriguez (former MiLB signing-Caribes) entered in the ninth and pitched one inning.  He allowed one hit, no runs, one intentional walk, and struck one out for the save (16).  (p-s:18-8)(g/f:1-1)

Caribes beat Aragua 1-0
LVBP Official Site Post Game

Notes:
Ronny Cedeno (former MLB signing) and Adron Chambers (former St. Louis) were removed from the Magallanes active roster: El Emergente

Pedro Rodriguez (former MiLB signing) tied the Caribes all-time saves record with 36: El Emergente

Eliezer Alfonzo (former Peoria) was removed from the Margarita active roster: El Emergente

Wednesday's Games:
Zulia (9-20) visits Lara (12-14) @ 4:00 PM VET
Caracas (16-11) visits Margarita (17-11) @ 5:00 PM VET
Magallanes (18-11) visits La Guaira (13-14) @ 5:00 PM VET
Aragua (10-16) visits Caribes (15-13) @ 5:00 PM VET


Mexican Pacific League:

Iker Franco (former Springfield-Obregon) started at catcher and batted seventh.  1-for-5 with one strikeout and threw out one of three base runners.

Ramon Delgado (former Memphis-Jalisco) entered in the fourth and pitched 1.1 innings.  He allowed three hits, no runs, one walk, and struck one out.  (p-s:21-13)(g/f:1-1)(ir-s:2-0)
Brian Broderick (former Memphis-Jalisco) entered in the ninth and pitched one inning.  He allowed no hits or runs.  (p-s:6-5)(g/f:3-0)

Obregon beat Jalisco 6-4
LMP Official Site Post Game

Wednesday's Games:
Obregon (18-11) visits Jalisco (11-18) @ 7:00 PM CT
Culiacan (13-15) visits Hermosillo (14-13) @ 7:30 PM MST
Mazatlan (14-14) visits Mochis (14-14) @ 7:30 PM MT
Navojoa (15-13) visits Mexicali (13-14) @ 7:30 PM PT


Dominican League:

Final Regular Season Stats:
Eugenio Velez (former Memphis-Azucareros) played in 46 games going 58-for-166 (.349) with seven doubles, one triple, two home runs, 14 RBIs, 73 total bases, 25 runs, 15 walks, four stolen bases, 28 strikeouts, six caught stealing, .404 OBP, .440 SLG, and .844 OPS.
Danilo Sanchez (former Springfield-Azucareros) played in five games going 1-for-3 (.333) with one total base, one walk, one strikeout, .500 OBP, .333 SLG, and .833 OPS.
Donovan Solano (former Memphis-Cibaenas) played in seven games going 4-for-14 (.286) with one RBI, four RBIs, three strikeouts, .286 OBP, .286 SLG, and .571 OPS.
Alberto Rosario (Memphis free agent-Estrellas) played in 29 games going 15-for-66 (.227) with three doubles, six RBIs, 18 total bases, five runs, two walks, 17 strikeouts, two caught stealing, .261 OBP, .273 SLG, and .534 OPS.
Xavier Scruggs (former St. Louis-Cibao) played in 24 games going 14-for-80 (.176) with three doubles, three home runs, six RBIs, 26 total bases, eight runs, nine walk, 18 strikeouts, .275 OBP, .325 SLG, and .600 OPS.
Audry Perez (former St. Louis-Cibaenas/Estrellas) played in 21 games going 11-for-64 (.172) with two doubles, six RBIs, 13 total bases, five runs, one walk, ten strikeouts, .194 OBP, .203 SLG, and .397 OPS.
Hector Luna (former St. Louis-Cibaenas) played in  four games going 2-for-13 (.154) with one triple, two RBIs, four total bases, one run, three walks, three strikeouts, .294 OBP, .308 SLG, and .602 OPS.
Robelys Reyes (former Springfield-Cibaenas) played in 16 games going 2-for-15 (.133) with two total bases, two runs, one stolen base, two strikeouts, three caught stealing, .133 OBP, .133 SLG, and .267 OPS.
Luis De La Cruz (former Memphis-Cibaenas) played in one game going 0-for-1 (.000).
Luis Perez (former Palm Beach-Azucareros) played in one game going 0-for-1 (.000).
Starlin Rodriguez (former Springfield-Escogido) played in one game going 0-for-2 (.000).

Raul Valdes (former St. Louis-Azucareros) made one relief appearance posting a 0-0 record, 0.00 ERA, and 0.00 WHIP.  He allowed no hits or runs over one inning.
Nick Additon (former Memphis-Escogido) made five starts posting a 2-0 record, 1.46 ERA, and 1.01 WHIP.  He allowed 20 hits, six runs (four earned), five walks, and struck 14 out over 24.2 innings.
Heath Wyatt (Memphis-Escogido) made 25 relief appearances posting a 2-0 record, 1.66 ERA, 1.38 WHIP, and six holds.  He allowed 21 hits, five runs (four earned), one home run, nine walks, and struck 16 out over 21.2 innings.
Sam Gaviglio (former Springfield-Cibao) made four starts posting a 1-1 record, 1.83 ERA, and 0.93 WHIP.  He allowed 11 hits, four earned runs, one home run, six walks, and struck nine out over 19.2 innings.
Kurt Heyer (Memphis-Cibaenas) made three starts posting a 1-1 record, 2.84 ERA, and 1.34 WHIP.  He allowed 13 hits, eight runs (four earned), four walks, and struck eight out over 12.2 innings.
Jorge Sosa (former St. Louis-Escogido) made 15 relief appearances posting a 1-1 record, 3.00 ERA, 1.08 WHIP, and five holds.  He allowed ten hits, four earned runs, one home run, three walks, and struck seven out over 12 innings.
Evan MacLane (former St. Louis-Estrellas) made 11 starts posting a 4-2 record, 3.21 ERA, and 0.97 WHIP.  He allowed 40 hits, 18 runs (17 earned), two home runs, six walks, hit one batter, and struck 32 out over 47.2 innings.
Angel Castro (former Memphis-Cibaenas) made nine appearances (eight starts) posting a 3-1 record, 3.50 ERA, and 1.33 WHIP.  He allowed 51 hits, 18 runs (17 earned), two home runs, seven walks, hit one batter, and struck 20 out over 43.2 innings.
Luis Perdomo (former Springfield-Cibao) made seven relief appearances posting a 0-0 record, 5.19 ERA, and 1.73 WHIP.  He allowed seven hits, five earned runs, one home run, five walks, hit one batter, and struck seven out over 8.2 innings.
Omar Javier (former Johnson City-Estrellas) made four relief appearances posting a 0-0 record, 8.10 ERA, and 1.80 WHIP.  He allowed three hits, three earned runs, one home run, and one walk over 3.1 innings.

Notes:
Playoff draft: Estrellas selected Sam Gaviglio (former Springfield-Cibao), Licey selected Kurt Heyer (Memphis-Cibaenas), Azucareros selected Angel Castro (former Memphis-Cibaenas): LIDOM Official Site

Playoffs Begin On Sunday


Nicaraguan League:

Curt Smith (former Springfield-Chinandega) started at first base and batted fourth.  3-for-4 with one RBI, one run, and two walks.
Jem Argenal (former GCL-Chinandega) started in right field and batted sixth.  1-for-6 with one double, one strikeout, and grounded into one double play.

Chinandega beat Rivas 7-4 in 10 innings
LNBP Official Site Post Game

David Bergin (former Quad Cities-Boer) started as designated hitter and batted fourth.  1-for-2 with one walk.
Edgard Montiel (former DSL-Boer) started at third base and batted fifth.  1-for-4 with one strikeout.
Fidencio Flores (former GCL-Boer) started and pitched 7.1 innings.  He allowed six hits, no runs, threw one wild pitch, and struck two out.  (g/f:12-5)

Granada beat Boer 1-0
LNBP Official Site Post Game

Wednesday's Games:
Rivas (17-18) visits Chinandega (19-16) @ 6:00 PM
Boer (16-19) visits Granada (18-17) @ 6:00 PM


Puerto Rican League:

Anthony Garcia (Memphis-Carolina) started in right field and batted fourth.  2-for-4 with one run.
Felipe Lopez (former St. Louis-Carolina) started as designated hitter and batted fifth.  1-for-4 with one strikeout.
Jonathan Rodriguez (Memphis-Carolina) started at first base and batted eighth.  0-for-3 with two strikeouts.

Santurce beat Carolina 3-2
LBPRC Official Site Post Game

Randy Ruiz (former MiLB signing-Mayaguez) started as designated hitter and batted fourth.  1-for-4 with one run, one hit by pitch, and one strikeout.

Mayaguez beat Caguas 6-4
LBPRC Official Site Post Game

Wednesday's Games:
Caguas (19-18) visits Santurce (17-20) @ 7:15 PM AST
Mayaguez (24-13) visits Carolina (14-23) @ 7:15 PM AST


Panama League:

Jonathan Rivera (GCL-Metro) hit a home run as Metro beat Cocle 5-2: Metro Official Twitter

Cardinals Winter League Notebook 12-22-15: Lino Rivera Named LIDOM Manager Of The Year, Eugenio Velez & Evan MacLane Receive Award Consideration; Jonathan Rivera Singles, Walks, & Drives In One Run; Raul Valdes Pitched One Hitless/Scoreless Inning

Lino Rivera - Tigres del Licey MGR

Venezuelan League:

Stats:
Adron Chambers (former St. Louis-Magallanes) has played in 26 games going 27-for-79 (.342) with six doubles, one triple, nine RBIs, 35 total bases, 14 runs, 16 walks, four stolen bases, 16 strikeouts, .453 OBP, .443 SLG, and .896 OPS.
Ildemaro Vargas (former Palm Beach-Lara) has played in 44 games going 53-for-169 (314) with seven doubles, four triples, 18 RBIs, 68 total bases, 29 runs, 20 walks, six stolen bases, 12 strikeouts, five caught stealing, .387 OBP, .402 SLG, and .790 OPS.
Eliezer Alfonzo (former Peoria-Margarita) has played in 55 games going 64-for-220 (.291) with nine doubles, six home runs, 34 RBIs, 91 total bases, 18 runs, eight walks, 42 strikeouts, .320 OBP, .414 SLG, and .734 OPS.
Cesar Valera (former Palm Beach-Caribes) has played in 29 games going 18-for-62 (.290) with three doubles, two triples, four RBIs, 25 total bases, 11 runs, eight walks, 14 strikeouts, one caught stealing, .389 OBP, .403 SLG, and .792 OPS.
Breyvic Valera (Springfield-Margarita) has played in 56 games going 56-for-196 (.286) with nine double, three triples, two home runs, 20 RBIs, 77 total bases, 30 runs, 28 walks, eight stolen bases, ten strikeouts, 12 caught stealing, .376 OBP, .393 SLG, and .768 OPS.
Jose Martinez (former Springfield-AraguaMagallanes) has played 50 games going 50-for-177 (.282) with six doubles, one triple, one home run, 16 RBIs, 61 total bases, 24 runs, 19 walks, 15 strikeouts, one caught stealing, .350 OBP, .345 SLG, and .695.
Ronny Cedeno (former MLB signing-Magallanes) has played in 54 games going 56-for-210 (.267) with eight doubles, one triple, four home runs, 23 RBIs, 78 total bases, 35 runs, 16 walks, two stolen bases, 30 strikeouts, .330 OBP, .371 SLG, and .702 OPS.
Jose Gonzalez (Springfield free agent-La Guaira) has played in ten games going 4-for-22 (.182) with one double, one RBI, five total bases, two runs, three walks, seven strikeouts, .308 OBP, .227 SLG, and .535 OPS.

Eduardo Sanchez (former St. Louis-Aragua) has made six relief appearances posting a 0-0 record, 0.00 ERA, 1.00 WHIP, and one hold.  He's allowed three hits, no runs, three walks, and struck six out  over six innings.
Jorge Rondon (former St. Louis-Aragua) has made three relief appearances posting a 0-0 record, 0.00 ERA, and 0.75 WHIP.  He's allowed one hit, no runs, and one walk over 2.2 innings.
Edubray Ramos (former VSL-La Guaira) has made one relief appearance posting a 0-0 record, 0.00 ERA, 0.00 WHIP, and one hold.  He's allowed no hits or runs, and struck one out over one inning.
Justin Wright (Memphis-Margarita) has made ten relief appearances posting a 0-0 record, 1.59 ERA, 1.76 WHIP, and two holds.  He's allowed eight hits, one earned run, two walks, and struck three out over 5.2 innings.
Pedro Rodriguez (former MiLB signing-Caribes) has made 29 relief appearances posting a 1-0 record, 3.00 ERA, 1.40 WHIP, and 15 saves.  He's allowed 35 hits, ten earned runs, one home run, seven walks, and struck 21 out over 30 innings.
Roberto Canache (former Johnson City-Caribes) has made 14 appearances (three starts) posting a 1-2 record, 3.52 ERA, and 1.35 WHIP.  He's allowed 23 hits, nine earned runs, two home runs, eight walks, hit one batter, and struck 17 out over 30 innings.
Geudy Guerra (former VSL-Margarita) has made 19 relief appearances posting a 2-1 record, 5.79 ERA, 1.61 WHIP, and two holds.  He's allowed 21 hits, 13 runs (12 earned), nine walks, hit two batters, and struck 12 out over 18.2 innings.
Silfredo Garcia (Springfield-Margarita) has made eight relief appearances posting a 0-2 record, 7.50 ERA, 2.33 WHIP, three holds, and one save.  He's allowed eight hits, six runs (five earned), six walks, hit two batters, and struck three out over six innings.
Richard Castillo (former Memphis-Lara) has made seven relief appearances posting a 0-0 record, 9.53 ERA, and 2.47 WHIP.  He's allowed 11 hits, seven runs (six earned), one home run, three walks, and struck two out over 5.2 innings.
Juan Gonzalez (MiLB signing-La Guaira) has made 14 relief appearances posting a 1-1 record, 12.51 ERA, 2.34 WHIP, and two holds.  He's allowed 24 hits, 19 earned runs, three home runs, eight walks, hit one batter, and struck five out over 13.2 innings.

Tuesday's Games:
Caracas (15-11) visits Margarita (17-10) @ 7:00 PM VET
Zulia (9-19) visits Lara (11-14) @ 7:30 PM VET
La Guaira (13-13) visits Magallanes (17-11) @ 7:30 PM VET
Aragua (10-15) visits Caribes (14-13) @ 7:30 PM VET


Mexican Pacific League:

Stats:
Iker Franco (former Springfield-Obregon) has played in 45 games going 36-for-131 (.275) with nine doubles, one triple, three home runs, 16 RBIs, 61 total bases, 15 runs, 25 walks, 39 strikeouts, one caught stealing, .391 OBP, .427 SLG, and .819 OPS.
Luis Garcia (former New Haven-Hermosillo) has played 26 games going 11-for-59 (.186) with one home run, seven RBIs, 14 total bases, three runs, six walks, 14 strikeouts, one caught stealing, .275 OBP, .237 SLG, and .513 OPS.

Brian Broderick (former Memphis-Jalisco) has made 26 relief appearances posting a 1-2 record, 2.17 ERA, 1.38 WHIP, and 15 saves.  He allowed 26 hits, eight runs (seven earned), 14 walks, hit one batter, and struck 16 out over 29 innings.
Dennys Reyes (former St. Louis-Culiacan) has made 23 relief appearances posting a 1-2 record, 3.29 ERA, 1.76 WHIP, four holds, and one save.  He's allowed 16 hits, seven runs (five earned), one home run, eight walks, hit one batter, and struck six out over 13.2 innings.
Ramon Delgado (former Memphis-Obregon/Jalisco) has made eight appearances (four starts) posting a 2-2 record, 6.26 ERA, and 1.35 WHIP.  He's allowed 24 hits, 18 runs (16 earned), three home runs, seven walks, hit four batters, and struck 15 out over 23 innings.

Tuesday's Games:
Obregon (17-11) visits Jalisco (11-17) @ 7:00 PM CT
Culiacan (12-15) visits Hermosillo (14-12) @ 7:30 PM MST
Mazatlan (13-14) visits Mochis (14-13) @ 7:30 PM MT
Navojoa (15-12) visits Mexicali (12-14) @ 7:30 PM PT


Dominican League:

Luis De La Cruz (former Memphis-Cibaenas) entered late in the game at catcher and batted seventh.  0-for-1 at the plate.

Starlin Rodriguez (former Springfield-Escogido) entered late in the game in left field and batted sixth.  0-for-2 at the plate.

Cibaenas beat Escogido 5-2
LIDOM Official Site Post Game

Luis Perez (former Palm Beach-Azucareros) entered late in the game in centerfield and batted leadoff.  0-for-1 with one strikeout.
Danilo Sanchez (former Springfield-Azucareros) started at catcher and batted seventh.  1-for-2 with one walk and one strikeout.
Raul Valdes (former St. Louis-Azucareros) entered in the fourth and pitched one inning.  He allowed no hits or runs.  (g/f:1-1)

Luis Perdomo (former Springfield-Cibao) entered in the sixth and pitched one inning.  He allowed one hit, no runs, one walk, and struck one out.  (g/f:1-0)(ir-s:2-2)

Cibao beat Azucareros 5-4 in 10 innings
Cibao Official Site Post Game

Notes:
Eugenio Velez (former Memphis-Azucareros) was considered for MVP, Evan Maclane (former Memphis-Estrellas) was considered for Pitcher of the Year, and Lino Rivera (former Arkansas-Licey MGR) was named Manager of The Year: LIDOM Official Site

Luis De La Cruz (former Memphis-Cibaenas) is available for the playoff draft: LIDOM Official Site

End Of The Regular Season


Nicaraguan League:

Notes:
Jhonny Polanco (former Springfield-Boer) is showing amazing control this winter: La Prensa

Tuesday's Games:
Granada visits Boer @ 6:00 PM
Chinandega visits Rivas @ 6:00 PM


Puerto Rican League:

Tuesday's Games:
Carolina (14-22) visits Santurce (16-20) @ 7:15 PM AST
Mayaguez (23-13) visits Caguas (19-17) @ 7:15 PM AST


Colombian League:

Stats:
Ronald Ramirez (former Palm Beach-Barranquilla) has gone 12-for-59 (.203) with one double, seven RBIs, six runs, five walks, one sac fly, nine strikeouts, two caught stealing, grounded into four double plays, .262 OBP, and .220 SLG.

Jose Calero (former GCL-Sincelejo) has a 2-0 record and 2.45 ERA.  He's allowed ten hits, four earned runs, three walks, hit one batter, thrown one wild pitch, and struck 13 out over 14.2 innings.
Jonathan Escudero (Johnson City-Barranquilla) has a 0-0 record and 3.38 ERA.  He's allowed 17 hits, eight earned runs, one home run, two walks, hit three batters, thrown one wild pitch, and struck 18 out over 21.1 innings.
Dewin Perez (Peoria-Cartagena) has a 1-2 record and 6.75 ERA.  He's allowed 16 hits, ten earned runs, one home run, eight walks, hit one batter, thrown three wild pitches, and struck eight out over 13.1 innings.


Panama League:

Jonathan Rivera (GCL-Metro) went 1-for-4 with one RBI and one walk as Cocle beat Metro 6-5 in 11 innings: TX Max


Veracruz League:

Hugo Castellanos (former Memphis-Acayucan) entered in the eighth and pitched to three batters.  He allowed two hits and no runs.  (g/f:0-1)

Francisco Rivera (former Palm Beach-San Andres) started in left field and batted third.  1-for-3 with one walk and one strikeout.

Acayucan beat San Andres 2-0
LIV Official Site Post Game

Tuesday's Games:
San Andres (9-9) visits Acayucan (10-6)
Palenque (5-10) visits Xalapa (9-9-1)
Paso de Ovejas (12-6-1) visits Chiapas (7-12)