Cardinals Winter League Notebook 11-27-17: Yariel Gonzalez Collects Three Doubles & Three RBIs; Ronny Cedeno Doubles & Drives In Two Runs; Rangel Ravelo Singles & Knocks In Two Runs

Yariel Gonzalez - Puerto Rico

Mexican Pacific League:

Maikel Cleto (former St. Louis-Mochis) entered in the ninth and pitched to six batters.  He allowed two hits, one earned run, one intentional walk, hit one batter, and struck one out for the losing decision (1-3).  (p-s:29-15)(g/f:0-1)

Efren Navarro (former Memphis-Hermosillo) started in right field and moved to first base, batting third.  1-for-3 with two walks (one intentional) and two strikeouts.
Allen Cordoba (former Johnson City-Hermosillo) started in left field and batted sixth.  1-for-4 with one strikeout.

Hermosillo beat Mochis 5-4
LMP Official Site Post Game

Randy Arozarena (Springfield-Navojoa) started in left field and batted leadoff.  0-for-2 with two hit by pitches and one stolen base.

Culiacan beat Navojoa 8-0
LMP Official Site Post Game

No Games Scheduled For Monday


Venezuelan League:

Ildemaro Vargas (former Springfield-Lara) started at second base and batted leadoff.  2-for-5 with one RBI, one run, one stolen base, one strikeout, one caught stealing, and assisted in three double plays.
Rangel Ravelo (Memphis-Lara) started at first base and batted fourth.  1-for-5 with two RBIs and two strikeouts.

Wilfredo Tovar (Memphis-Caracas) started at shortstop and batted second.  3-for-4 with one caught stealing and assisted in one double play.

Lara beat Caracas 9-3
LVBP Official Site Post Game

Breyvic Valera (St. Louis-Margarita) started as designated hitter and batted second.  1-for-2 with one walk.
Imeldo Diaz (Johnson City-Margarita) started at second base and moved to shortstop, batting seventh.  0-for-3 with two strikeouts and assisted in two double plays.
Eduardo Sanchez (former St. Louis-Margarita) entered in the sixth and pitched one inning.  He allowed no hits or runs, and struck two out.  (p-s:14-9)(g/f:0-1)
Kender Villegas (former Palm Beach-Margarita) entered in the seventh and pitched one inning.  He allowed one hit and no runs.  (p-s:15-8)(g/f:1-1)

Ronny Cedeno (former St. Louis-Magallanes) started as designated hitter and batted second.  1-for-4 with one double, two RBIs, one run, and one strikeout.
Jose Martinez (former Springfield-Magallanes) started at third base and batted seventh.  0-for-3 with one run and one walk.
Rayder Ascanio (Palm Beach-Magallanes) started at shortstop and batted eighth.  1-for-4 with one run, one strikeout, and assisted in one double play.
Pedro Rodriguez (former MiLB signing-Magallanes) entered in the ninth and pitched one inning.  He allowed no hits or runs, one walk, and struck one out.  (p-s:21-11)(g/f:1-1)

Magallanes beat Margarita 5-0
LVBP Official Site Post Game

Rafael Ortega (former Memphis-Caribes) started in centerfield and batted leadoff.  1-for-4 with two runs and one walk.
Cesar Valera (former Palm Beach-Caribes) started at second base and batted eighth.  1-for-2 with one RBI, one sac fly, and one hut by pitch.

Zulia beat Caribes 8-7
LVBP Official Site Post Game

Monday's Game:
Lara (19-19) visits La Guaira (17-22) @ 7:00 PM VET


Venezuelan Parallel League:

Monday's Games:
Margarita-Aragua (15-8-4) visits La Guaira (11-12-4) @ 9:00 AM VET
Boston (20-7-3) visits Lara (14-13-3) @ 11:00 AM VET
Magallanes (8-19-1) visits Philadelphia (8-17-5) @ 11:00 AM VET


Dominican League:

Eliezer Alvarez (former Springfield-Escogido) entered late in the game as a pinch runner and was caught stealing.

Licey beat Escogido 5-4
LIDOM Official Site Post Game

Angel Castro (former Memphis-Cibaenas) started and pitched 4.2 innings. He allowed six hits, six runs (five earned), one home run, three walks,hit one batter, and struck five out for the losing decision (1-4).  (g/f:5-1)

Alberto Rosario (St. Louis free agent-Estrellas) started at catcher and batted eighth.  0-for-3 with one walk, one strikeout, and allowed one stolen base.
Ramon Santos (Palm Beach-Estrellas) entered in the eighth and pitched to one batter.  He allowed no hits or runs.  (g/f:1-0)

Estrellas beat Cibaenas 8-0
LIDOM Official Site Post Game

Luis Cruz (former Memphis-Azucareros) entered late in the game at catcher.
Eugenio Velez (former Memphis-Azucareros) entered late in the game as a pinch hitter and batted eighth.  0-for-1 at the plate.

Cibao beat Azucareros 7-4
LIDOM Official Site Post Game

Monday's Games:
Cibaenas (18-13) visits Escogido (14-18) @ 7:15 PM AST
Azucareros (11-21) visits Estrellas (17-13) @ 7:30 PM AST


Nicaraguan League:

Curt Smith (former Springfield-Chinandega) started as designated hitter and batted fourth.  1-for-4 at the plate.
Edgard Montiel (former DSL-Chinandega) started at third base and batted sixth.  0-for-3 with one walk.

Boer beat Chinandega 3-1
LBPN Official Site Post Game

No Games Scheduled For Monday


Colombian League:

Dewin Perez (Peoria-Barranquilla) earned the win as Barranquilla beat Monteria 10-6: El Meridiano

No Games Scheduled For Monday


Asia Winter Baseball League:

Clayton Mortensen (former St. Louis-WBSC) entered in the eighth and pitched one inning.  He allowed one hit and no runs.

WBSC beat NPB West 12-4


U-23 World Cup:

Delvin Perez (Johnson City-Puerto Rico) entered late in the game at shortstop and batted second.  1-for-2 with one RBI and one run.
Yariel Gonzalez (State College-Puerto Rico) started at first base and batted sixth.  3-for-5 with three doubles and three RBIs.
Ricardo Bautista (State College-Puerto Rico) started in right field and batted eighth.  1-for-4 with one run.

Puerto Rico beat Argentina 9-0
Primera Hora Post Game

Dariel Gomez (GCL-Dominican Republic) started at first base and batted eighth.  1-for-4 at the plate.

Edmundo Sosa (Palm Beach-Panama) started at second base and batted fourth.  0-for-5 at the plate.

Dominican Republic beat Panama 5-4
Panama American Post Game


Nippon Professional Baseball:

Notes:
Rakuten re-signed Carlos Peguero (former Memphis-Rakuten) for 2018 season: Rakuten Official Site


Arizona Fall League:

Andrew Knizner (Springfield-Surprise) is on the rise in Baseball America's 2017 AFL Top Prospects: Baseball America

Cardinals Winter League Notebook 11-22-17: Allen Cordoba Singles & Hits A Solo Home Run; Randy Arozarena Hits A Solo Home Run; Andrew Knizner Named Runner-Up For 2017 All-AFL Team

Así fue como debutó el ligamayorista Allen Córdoba en @LMPbeisbol pic.twitter.com/ljqfG70MsF

— Naranjeros (@ClubNaranjeros) November 22, 2017

Allen Cordoba - Naranjeros de Hermosillo


Mexican Pacific League:

Niko Vasquez (former Springfield-Obregon) started at shortstop and batted eighth.  1-for-3 with one strikeout.

Obregon beat Mochis 1-0
LMP Official Site Post Game

Efren Navarro (former Memphis-Hermosillo) started in right field and moved to first base, batting third.  0-for-4 with one run, one walk, and one strikeout.
Allen Cordoba (former Johnson City-Hermosillo) started in left field and batted sixth.  2-for-4 with one home run, one two-out RBI, two runs, and one strikeout.

Zach Phillips (former Memphis-Culiacan) entered in the seventh and pitched 1.1 innings.  He allowed no hits or runs, and struck two out.  (p-s:18-13)(g/f:1-1)

Hermosillo beat Culiacan 5-3
LMP Official Site Post Game

Randy Arozarena (Springfield-Navojoa) started in centerfield and batted leadoff.  1-for-5 with one home run, one RBI, one run, and one strikeout.

Mazatlan beat Navojoa 3-2
LMP Official Site Post Game

Wednesday's Games:
Mochis (14-21) visits Obregon (13-22) @ 7:10 PM MST
Hermosillo (20-15) visits Culiacan (20-15) @ 7:35 PM MT
Navojoa (18-17) visits Mazatlan (20-15) @ 8:00 PM MT
Jalisco (19-16) visits Mexicali (16-19) @ 7:30 PM PT


Venezuelan League:

Anthony Garcia (Memphis free agent-Caracas) entered late in the game in centerfield and batted leadoff.  0-for-1 with one run.
Wilfredo Tovar (Memphis-Caracas) started at second base and batted second.  1-for-5 with one run and assisted in two double plays.

Jose Martinez (St. Louis-La Guaira) started at first base and batted third.  1-for-2 with one double, one RBI, one run, two walks, and assisted in one double play.

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

Notes:
Jose Martinez (St. Louis-La Guaira) left game early on Tuesday with groin injury: LVBP Official Site

Breyvic Valera (St. Louis-Margarita) was added to the Margarita active roster and Dennis Ortega (State College-Margarita) was removed: El Emergente

Manny Delcarmen (Bridgeport-La Guaira) has now joined La Guaira: Lider

Wednesday's Games:
Zulia (17-16) visits Aragua (19-14) for a doubleheader beginning @ 4:00 PM VET
Margarita (14-21) visits Lara (16-17) @ 7:00 PM VET
Magallanes (19-17) visits Caracas (24-12) @ 7:00 PM VET
La Guaira (13-21) visits Caribes (16-20) @ 7:00 PM VET


Dominican League:

Audry Perez (former St. Louis-Estrellas) started as designated hitter and batted seventh.  0-for-1 with one RBI and two walks.
Alberto Rosario (St. Louis free agent-Estrellas) started at catcher and batted ninth.  0-for-2 with one walk and allowed five stolen bases.

Cibao beat Estrellas 9-4
LIDOM Official Site Post Game

Eliezer Alvarez (former Springfield-Escogido) entered late in the game as a designated hitter and batted fourth. 1-for-1 at the plate.

Magneuris Sierra (St. Louis-Azucareros) started in centerfield and batted ninth.  0-for-2 with one run and one walk.
Jayson Aquino (former waiver claim-Azucareros) entered in the ninth and pitched one inning.  he allowed two hits, no runs, and struck one out.  (g/f:2-0)

Escogido beat Azucareros 8-2
LIDOM Official Site Post Game

Wednesday's Games:
Cibao (17-11) visits Escogido (13-15) @ 7:15 PM AST
Licey (12-17) visits Estrellas (16-9) @ 7:30 PM AST
Azucareros (10-17) visits Cibaenas (14-12) @ 8:00 PM AST


Nicaraguan League:

Curt Smith (former Springfield-Chinandega) started in right field and batted fourth.  0-for-4 with one walk.
Edgard Montiel (former DSL-Chinandega) started as designated hitter and batted sixth.  0-for-2 with three walks.

Rivas beat Chinandega 7-4
LBPN Official Site Post Game

Wednesday's Games:
Leon (7-12) visits Boer (10-9)
Chinandega (11-8) visits Rivas (10-9)


Colombian League:

Dewin Perez (Peoria-Barranquilla) picked up the win as Barranquilla beat Monteria 7-2: LCBP Official Site Post Game

Wednesday's Games:
Barranquilla (8-6) visits Monteria (9-5) @ 7:00 PM
Cartagena (3-11) visits Sincelejo (8-6) @ 7:00 PM


U-23 World Cup:

Notes:
Delvin Perez (Johnson City-Puerto Rico) made the Puerto Rican team: El Vocero


Arizona Fall League:

Notes:
Andrew Knizner (Springfield-Surprise) was named a runner-up in the 2017 All-AFL team: MLB Official Site

Cardinals Winter League Notebook 11-21-17: Randy Arozarena Singles In 2017 LMP All-Star Game; Andrew Knizner Named 2017 AFL Breakout Prospect; Imeldo Diaz Triples & Drives In Two Runs

4️⃣⬆️ ¡IMPARABLE de nuestro Toro Randy Arozarena que representa a @OficialMayos en el Juego de Estrellas!
🔴 Zona Norte 0
🔵 Zona Sur 0#EstrellasLMP #TorosImponentes🐃🏆 pic.twitter.com/RY8WQ0KWxo

— Toros de Tijuana🐃🏆 (@TorosDeTijuana) November 21, 2017

Randy Arozarena - 2017 LMP All-Star


Mexican Pacific League:

North:
Cedric Hunter (former Memphis-Obregon) entered late in the game in centerfield and batted leadoff.  0-for-1 with one strikeout.
Randy Arozarena (Springfield-Navojoa) started in left field and batted second.  1-for-2 with one run and one stolen base.
Efren Navarro (former Memphis-Hermosillo) started as designated hitter and batted fifth.  1-for-2 with one double and one strikeout.

South:
Maikel Cleto (former St. Louis-Mochis) entered in the eighth and pitched 1.1 innings.  He allowed no hits or runs, two walks, and struck one out.  (p-s:33-20)(g/f:1-2)

North beat South 3-1
LMP Official Site Post Game

Notes:
Cedric Hunter (former Memphis-Obregon) hit eight home runs, which was three short of the North team leader: LMP Official Site

Tuesday's Games:
Mochis (14-21) visits Obregon (13-22) @ 7:10 PM MST
Hermosillo (20-15) visits Culiacan (20-15) @ 7:35 PM MST
Navojoa (18-17) visits Mazatlan (20-15) @ 8:00 PM MT
Jalisco (19-16) visits Mexicali (16-19) @ 7:30 PM PT


Venezuelan League:

Pedro Rodriguez (former MiLB signing-Magallanes) entered in the seventh and pitched one inning.  He allowed no hits or runs, and hit one batter.  (p-s:8-6)(g/f:2-0)(ir-s:2-1)

Imeldo Diaz (Johnson City-Margarita) started at shortstop and batted eighth. 1-for-3 with one triple, two two-out RBIs, one run, one strikeout, and assisted in two double plays.
Kender Villegas (former Palm Beach-Margarita) entered in the seventh and pitched to one batter.  He allowed no hits or runs for the hold (2).  (p-s:1-1)(ir-s:2-0)

Margarita beat Magallanes 6-4
LVBP Official Site Post Game

Rafael Ortega (former Memphis-Caribes) started in centerfield and batted leadoff.  0-for-4 at the plate.
Cesar Valera (former Palm Beach-Caribes) stared at second base and batted seventh.  0-for-4 with one strikeout.

Rangel Ravelo (Memphis-Lara) started at first base and batted third.  1-for-5 with one RBI, two runs, and assisted one double play.
Ildemaro Vargas (former Springfield-Lara) started at second base and batted seventh.  1-for-4 with one double and one run.

Lara beat Caribes 8-2
LVBP Official Site Post Game

Notes:
Jose 'Cafecito' Martinez (St. Louis-La Guaira) respects the LVBP and does not think he is better than it even though he is in the majors: Lider

2017 LVBP All-star game will be played in honor of Freddy Garcia (former Monterrey-Aragua): Lider

Tuesday's Games:
Zulia (17-15) visits Aragua (18-14) @ 7:00 PM VET
Caracas (23-12) visits La Guaira (13-20) @ 7:00 PM VET


Venezuelan Parallel League:

Jose Gomez (former Johnson City-La Guaira) entered in the third and pitched 4.1 innings.  He allowed four hits, no runs, and struck two out.

Margarita-Aragua beat Lara 11-5

Tuesday's Games:
Margarita-Aragua (13-7-4) visits Magallanes (8-17-1) @ 9:00 AM VET
Philadelphia (7-16-4) visits Boston (19-7-2) for a doubleheader beginning @ 9:30 AM VET
Lara (14-11-2) visits La Guaira (9-12-3) @ 10:00 AM VET


Dominican League:

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


Nicaraguan League:

Notes:
Fidencio Flores (former GCL-Boer) will be out of action for 15 days due to injury: La Prensa

Tuesday's Games:
Boer (10-8) visits Leon (6-12)
Rivas (9-9) visits Chinandega (11-7)


Arizona Fall League:

Notes:
Andrew Knizner (Springfield-Surprise) named a top breakout prospect in AFL: St. Louis Official Site

Cardinals Winter League Notebook 11-14-17: Robert Stock Has Struck Out Ten Over 11.2 Scoreless Innings & Earned Five Saves In 12 Games; Imeldo Diaz Singles, Walks Twice, & Drives In Two Runs; Andrew Knizner Singles Three Times

Robert Stock - Charros de Jalisco

Arizona Fall League:

Andrew Knizner (Springfield-Surprise) started at first base and batted third.  3-for-4 at the plate.
John Nogowski (Springfield-Surprise) started in left field and moved to right, batting seventh.  0-for-4 at the plate.

Scottsdale beat Surprise 2-0
MLB Official Site Post Game

Tuesday's Games:
Glendale (13-14) visits Mesa (15-11-1) @ 12:35 PM MST
Peoria (16-11) visits Salt River (12-13-2) @ 12:35 PM MST
Scottsdale (12-14-1) visits Surprise (11-16) @ 12:35 PM MST


Mexican Pacific League:

Stats:
Efren Navarro (former Memphis-Hermosillo) has played in 29 games going 37-for-113 (.327) with nine doubles, two home runs, 19 RBIs, 52 total bases, 21 runs, 14 walks, 22 strikeouts, .403 OBP, .460 SLG, and .863 OPS.
Randy Arozarena (Springfield-Navojoa) has played in 26 games going 35-for-113 (.310) with 11 doubles, one triple, five home runs, 17 RBIs, 63 total bases, 25 runs, four walks, three stolen bases, 26 strikeouts, two caught stealing, .350 OBP, .558 SLG, and .908 OPS.
Cedric Hunter (former Memphis-Obregon) has played in 27 games going 27-for-95 (.284) with four doubles, five home runs, 12 RBIs, 46 total bases, ten runs, 14 walks, three stolen bases, ten strikeouts, .385 OBP, .484 SLG, and .868 OPS.
Niko Vasquez (former Springfield-Navojoa) has played in 25 games going 22-for-91 (.242) with five doubles, one triple, one home run, 12 RBIs, 32 total bases, nine runs, three walks, 20 strikeouts, one caught stealing, .289 OBP, .352 SLG, and .640 OPS.
Alexis Wilson (State College-Hermosillo) has played in 15 games going 4-for-31 (.129) with three RBIs, four total bases, two runs, two walks, eight strikeouts, .182 OBP, .129 SLG, and .311 OPS.
Irving Lopez (State College-Hermosillo) has played in one game going 0-for-1 (.000).

Robert Stock (former Palm Beach-Jalisco) has made 12 relief appearances posting a 1-0 record, 0.00 ERA, 0.86 WHIP, two holds, and five saves.  He's allowed five hits, no runs, five walks, hit one batter, and struck ten out over 11.2 innings.
Zach Phillips (former Memphis-Culiacan) has made one relief appearance posting a 0-0 record, one hit and no runs over a third of an inning.
Maikel Cleto (former St. Louis-Mochis) has made 14 relief appearances posting a 1-2 record, 3.32 ERA, 1.58 WHIP, and seven saves.  He's allowed 19 hits, seven earned runs, one home run, 11 walks, hit one batter, and struck 21 out over 19 innings.
Jesus Cruz (State College-Jalisco) has made five starts posting a 1-1 record, 5.48 ERA, and 1.48 WHIP.  He's allowed 25 hits, 14 earned runs, two home runs, nine walks, hit one batter, and struck 20 out over 23 innings.

Notes:
Culiacan removed Alexis Wilson (State College-Culiacan) from the active roster: LMP Official Site

Tuesday's Games:
Mochis (13-16) visits Jalisco (15-14) @ 7:15 PM  CT
Obregon (11-18) visits Navojoa (13-16) @7:30 PM MST
Mexicali (15-14) visits Culiacan (17-12) @ 7:35 PM MT
Hermosillo (16-13) visits Mazatlan (16-13) @ 8:00 PT


Venezuelan League:

Stats:
Jose Martinez (St. Louis-La Guaira) has played in eight games going 14-for-31 (.452) with three doubles, one triple, one home run, eight RBIs, 22 total bases, nine runs, two walks, five strikeouts, .471 OBP, .710 SLG, and 1.180 OPS.
Rangel Ravelo (Memphis-Lara) has played in 11 games going 16-for-37 (.432) with three doubles, two home runs, five RBIs, 25 total bases, seven runs, three walks, three strikeouts, .500 OBP, .676 SLG, and 1.176 OPS.
Wilfredo Tovar (Memphis-Caracas) has played in 29 games going 43-for-113 (.381) with six doubles, four triples, 17 RBIs, 57 total bases, 17 runs, eight walks, seven strikeouts, three caught stealing, .423 OBP, .504 SLG, and .927 OPS.
Ronny Cedeno (former St. Louis-Magallanes) has played in 25 games going 34-for-98 (.347) with eight doubles, one home run, 13 RBIs, 45 total bases, 23 runs, eight walks, three stolen bases, 11 strikeouts, .391 OBP, .459 SLG, and .850 OPS.
Rafael Ortega (former Memphis-Caribes) has played in 14 games going 15-for-49 (.306) with four doubles, nine RBIs, 19 total bases, 14 runs, 15 walks, three strikeouts, six caught stealing, .463 OBP, .388 SLG, and .850 OPS.
Cesar Valera (former Palm Beach-Caribes) has played in 24 games going 23-for-76 (.303) with four doubles, one home run, seven RBIs, 30 total bases, seven runs, four walks, one stolen base, 13 strikeouts, .354 OBP, .395 SLG, and .748 OPS.
Rayder Ascanio (Palm Beach-Magallanes) has played in 12 games going 10-for-42 (238) with one double, five RBIs, 11 total bases, 12 runs, nine walks, one stolen base, nine strikeouts, .373 OBP, .262 SLG, and .634 OPS.
Dennis Ortega (Peoria-Margarita) has played in 12 games going 8-for-35 (.229) with three doubles, four RBIs, 11 total bases, one run, one walk, nine strikeouts, one caught stealing, .243 OBP, .314 SLG, and .558 OPS.
Gabriel Lino (Memphis free agent-Lara) has played in ten games going 5-for-34 (.147) with one double, one home run, five RBIs, nine total bases, two runs, one walk, ten strikeouts, .171 OBP, .265 SLG, and .436 OPS.

Fabian Blanco (Johnson City-Lara) has made five relief appearances posting a 0-0 record, 0.00 ERA, 1.71 WHIP, and one hold.  He's allowed three hits, no runs, one walk, and struck two out over 2.1 innings.
Pedro Rodriguez (former MiLB signing-Magallanes) has made three relief appearances posting a 0-0 record, 0.00 ERA, and 1.00 WHIP.  He's allowed one hit, no runs, one walk, and struck one out over two innings.
Corey Baker (former Memphis-Caracas) has made 12 appearances (one start) posting a 1-0 record, 2.89 ERA, 1.13 WHIP, and three holds.  He's allowed 12 hits, seven runs (six earned), two home runs, nine walks, hit three batters, and struck 16 out over 18.2 innings.
Jerome Williams (former St. Louis-Magallanes) has made two starts posting a 1-1 record, 3.38 ERA, and 1.25 WHIP.  He's allowed nine hits, six runs (three earned), two home runs, one walk, and struck six out over eight innings.
Eduardo Sanchez (former St. Louis-Margarita) has made six relief appearances posting a 1-0 record, 3.86 ERA, and 1.43 WHIP.  He's allowed seven hits, three earned runs, three walks, hit one batter, and struck five out over seven innings.
Richard Castillo (former Memphis-Zulia) has made six relief appearances posting a 2-0 record, 5.06 ERA, 1.03 WHIP, and one hold.  He's allowed nine hits, six earned runs, one home run, two walks, hit one batter, and struck five out over 10.2 innings.
Kender Villegas (former Palm Beach-Margarita) has made nine relief appearances posting a 0-0 record, 6.75 ERA, and 1.58 WHIP.  He's allowed 16 hits, ten runs (nine earned), three walks, hit one batter, and struck six out over 12 innings.

Notes:
Alex Gonzalez (former Detroit-Caracas) wants to play with Caracas this winter but will not get a reply back: Lider

Tuesday's Games:
Zulia (15-12) visits Magallanes (16-13) @ 7:00 PM VET
Lara (12-15) visits Margarita (10-18) @ 7:00 PM VET
Caribes (13-16) visits Aragua (17-9) @ 7:00 PM VET
Caracas (17-12) visits La Guaira (11-16) @ 7:00 PM VET


Venezuelan Parallel League:

Carlos Talavera (Johnson City-Margarita/Aragua) started in centerfield and batted third.  1-for-4 with one run, one walk, and two strikeouts.
Imeldo Diaz (Johnson City-Margarita/Aragua) started at third base and moved to shortstop, batting seventh.  1-for-2 with two RBIs, two runs, two walks, and one sac fly.
Eduardo Sanchez (former St. Louis-Margarita/Aragua) entered in the eighth and pitched one inning.  He allowed no hits or runs.

Margarita-Aragua beat Lara 9-2

Jose Gomez (former Johnson City-La Guaira) started and pitched four innings.  He allowed seven hits, two runs (one earned), one home run, and struck one out.

La Guaira beat Philadelphia 15-4

Tuesday's Games:
Margarita-Aragua (11-4-4) visits La Guaira (7-8-3) @ 10:00 AM VET
Philadelphia (5-14-4) visits Lara (10-9-2) @ 11:00 AM VET


Dominican  League:

Notes:
Julio Lugo (former St. Louis-Escogido) likes the front office more than being a coach: Escogido Official Site

Tuesday's Games:
Licey (9-14) visits Escogido (10-13) @ 7:15 PM AST
Cibaenas (13-10) visits Estrellas (14-9) @ 7:30 PM AST
Azucareros (9-14) visits Cibao (14-9) @ 7:30 PM AST


Nicaraguan League:

Tuesday's Games:
Boer (7-6) visits Rivas (7-6)
Leon (4-8) visits Chinandega (7-5)


Colombian League:

Stats:
Gueddy Guerra (former VSL-Monteria) has a 1-0 record and 0.00 ERA.  He's allowed five hits, two unearned runs, seven walks, hit one batter, threw one wild pitch, and struck nine out over 12.1 innings.
Ramon Ulacio (former GSL-Monteria) has a 0-0 record and 0.00 ERA.  He's allowed one hit, no runs, one walk, hit three batters, threw one wild pitch, and struck five out over 5.2 innings.
Jonathan Escudero (former Palm Beach-Barranquilla) has a 1-1 record and 2.45 ERA.  He's allowed three hits, one earned run, two walks, and struck three out over 3.2 innings.
Jackson Solarte (former VSL-Sincelejo) has a 0-0 record and 3.38 ERA.  He's allowed three hits, one earned run, three walks, and struck three out over 2.2 innings.
Jose Calero (former GCL-Sincelejo) has a 0-0 record and 20.25 ERA.  He's allowed three hits, three earned runs, one balk, and struck two out over 1.1 innings.

Tuesday's Games:
Monteria (6-2) visits Sincelejo (3-5) 7:00 PM
Barranquilla (4-4) visits Cartagena (3-5) @ 7:00 PM


Australian Baseball League (November 16, 2017):

Notes:
ABL has offered a franchise spot to New Zealand: NZ Herald

The league will expanded to eight teams for the 2018-19 season: Mister Baseball

Cardinals Winter League Notebook 11-11-17: Sandy Alcantara Strikes Out Four Over Four Scoreless Innings For The Win; Corey Baker Strikes Out Two Over Two Scoreless Innings; Ronny Cedeno Walks & Hits A Solo Home Run

Sandy Alcantara (#Cardinals) bringing the heat tonight. Here he is striking out #Braves Austin Riley: pic.twitter.com/lhNeQjgwOZ

— Mike Rosenbaum (@GoldenSombrero) November 11, 2017

Sandy Alcantara - Surprise Saguaros

Arizona Fall League:

Ian Rice (former 2012 draft selection-Mesa) started at catcher and batted sixth.  1-for-4 with one double, one run, one hit by pitch, one strikeout, and allowed seven stolen bases.

Peter Mooney (former 2010 draft selection-Salt River) started at shortstop and batted ninth.  0-for-3 with one strikeout.

Mesa and Salt River tied 3-3 after 11 innings
MLB Official Site Post Game

Charlie Tilson (former Memphis-Glendale) started in centerfield and batted second.  2-for-4 with one two-out RBI and one strikeout.

Glendale beat Scottsdale 3-1
MLB Official Site Post Game

Oscar Mercado (Springfield-Surprise) started in centerfield and batted second.  1-for-5 with one RBI, one run, one strikeout, and grounded into one double play.
Andrew Knizner (Springfield-Surprise) started at catcher and batted fifth.  2-for-5 with one double, one run, one strikeout, and threw out one base runner.
Sandy Alcantara (St. Louis-Surprise) started and pitched four innings.  He allowed one hit, no runs, hit one batter, and struck four out for the winning decision (1-2).  (p-s:57-34)(g/f:3-1)
Arturo Reyes (Memphis-Surprise) entered in the fifth and pitched two innings.  He allowed three hits, two earned runs, one home run, one walk, and struck two out.  (p-s:44-28)(g/f:3-0)

Surprise beat Peoria 11-5
MLB Official Site Post Game

Notes:
Scouting report on Sandy Alcantara's (St. Louis-Surprise) pitches: Kyle Glaser Twitter

Saturday's Games:
Glendale (11-14) visits Scottsdale (11-13-1) @ 12:35 PM MST
Salt River (12-11-2) visits Mesa (14-10-1@ 12:35 PM MST
Peoria (14-11) visits Surprise (11-14) @ 6:08 PM MST


Mexican Pacific League:

Robert Stock (former Palm Beach-Jalisco) entered in the ninth and pitched one inning.  He allowed no hits or runs, and struck three out for the save (5).  (p-s:13-10)

Cedric Hunter (former Memphis-Obregon) started in left field and batted third.  2-for-4 with one stolen base and one strikeout.
Niko Vasquez (former Springfield-Obregon) started at shortstop and batted fourth.  0-for-4 with one strikeout.

Jalisco beat Obregon 1-0
LMP Official Site Post Game

Randy Arozarena (Springfield-Navojoa) started in left field and batted second.  2-for-5 with two doubles, one RBI, one run, and grounded into one double play.

Efren Navarro (former Memphis-Hermosillo) started at first base and batted third.  0-for-4 with one ground into double play and assisted in two double plays.

Hermosillo beat Navojoa 5-3
LMP Official Site Post Game

Notes:
Hermosillo deactivated Erik Garcia (former State College-Hermosillo) and Culiacan activated Zach Phillips (former Memphis-Culiacan): LMP Official Site

Cedric Hunter (former Memphis-Obregon) will participate in the 2017 Home Run Derby set for November 20th: LMP Official Site

Saturday's Games:
Navojoa (12-15) visits Hermosillo (15-12) @ 6:00 PM MST
Culiacan (16-11) visits Mochis (12-15) @ 6:00 PM
Jalisco (15-12) visits Obregon (9-18) @ 6:10 PM MST
Mazatlan ((15-12) visits Mexicali (14-13) @ 6:00 PM PT


Venezuelan League:

Rangel Ravelo (Memphis-Lara) started at first base and batted third.  0-for-3, one throwing error, and assisted in three double plays.

Zulia beat Lara 5-1 in game one of doubleheader
LVBP Official Site Post Game

Rangel Ravelo (Memphis-Lara) started at first base and batted third.  2-for-4 with one double, one run, and one strikeout.

Lara beat Zulia 4-1 in game two of doubleheader
LVBP Official Site Post Game

Wilfredo Tovar (Memphis-Caracas) started at second base and batted second.  1-for-4 with one hit by pitch, one caught stealing and assisted in two double plays.
Corey Baker (former Memphis-Caracas) entered in the seventh and pitched two innings.  He allowed no hits or runs, one walk, and struck two out.  (p-s:29-17)(g/f:2-2)

Caracas beat Margarita 6-0
LVBP Official Site Post Game

Ronny Cedeno (former St. Louis-Magallanes) started at shortstop and batted second.  2-for-4 with one home run, one RBI, two runs, one walk, and grounded into one double play.
Jerome Williams (former St. Louis-Magallanes) started and pitched three innings.  He allowed seven hits, six runs (three earned), two home runs, one walk, and struck three out for the losing decision (1-1).  (p-s:57-40)(g/f:4-2)
Pedro Rodriguez (former MiLB signing-Magallanes) entered in the eighth and pitched one inning.  He allowed one hit, no runs, and struck one out.  (p-s:11-8)(g/f:2-0)

Rafael Ortega (former Memphis-Caribes) started in centerfield and batted leadoff.  0-for-2 with three runs and four walks.
Cesar Valera (former Palm Beach-Caribes) started at third base and batted seventh.  0-for-5 with three strikeouts and assisted in one double play.

Caribes beat Magallanes 11-6
LVBP Official Site Post Game

Notes:
Miguel Socolovich (St. Louis free agent-Caracas) threw live batting practice on Friday: LVBP Official Site

Ildemaro Vargas (former Palm Beach-Lara) could make his debut with Lara next week: LVBP Official Site

Wilfredo Tovar (Memphis-Caracas) has focused on his hitting in the first month of the season: LVBP Official Site

Jose 'Cafecito' Martinez (St. Louis-La Guaira) talks about the slumping La Guaira: Lider

Saturday's Games:
Magallanes (15-12) visits La Guaira (10-15) @ 4:00 PM VET
Aragua (17-7) visits Zulia (13-12) @ 5:00 PM VET
Margarita (10-16) visits Caribes (11-16) @ 7:00 PM VET
Caracas (16-11) visits Lara (11-14) @ 7:00 PM VET


Dominican League:

Notes:
Nick Additon (former Memphis-Escogido) is expected to join Escogido on Wednesday: Escogido Official Site

Saturday's Games:
Cibao (13-8) visits Licey (8-13) @ 5:00 PM AST
Estrellas (13-8) visits Azucareros (9-12) @ 7:30 PM AST
Escogido (9-12) visits Cibaenas (11-10) @ 8:00 PM AST


Nicaraguan League:

Fidencio Flores (former GCL-Boer) started and pitched 3.1 innings.  He allowed seven hits, three earned runs, one walk, and struck one out.  (g/f:3-3)

Curt Smith (former Springfield-Chinandega) started in right field and batted fourth.  1-for-3 with one walk.
Edgard Montiel (former DSL-Chinandega) started as designated hitter and batted sixth.  1-for-3 with one run and one walk.

Boer beat Chinandega 7-3
LBPN Official Site Post Game

Saturday's Games:
Chinandega (5-5) visits Leon (4-6)
Rivas (6-5) visits Boer (6-5)


Colombian League:

Jonathan Escudero (former Palm Beach-Barranquilla) earned the loss as Sincelejo beat Barranquilla 5-4 in extras: LCBP Official Site

Saturday's Games:
Cartagena (2-4) visits Monteria (5-1) @ 5:00 PM
Barranquilla (2-4) visits Sincelejo (3-3) @ 5:00 PM


Veracruz League:

Standings: XEU Deportes

Cardinals Winter League Notebook 11-7-17: Curt Smith Walks & Hits A Two-Run Homer; Anderson Gerdel Strikes Out One Over One Scoreless Inning; Wilberto Rivera Selected In LBPRC Rookie Draft

Curt Smith - Tigres de Chinandega

Arizona Fall League:

Charlie Tilson (former Memphis-Glendale) started in centerfield and batted eighth.  1-for-3 with one run and one stolen base.

Peoria beat Glendale 4-3
MLB Official Site Post Game

Oscar Mercado (Springfield-Surprise) started in centerfield and batted second.  2-for-4 with one stolen base.
Andrew Knizner (Springfield-Surprise) started as designated hitter and batted fourth.  0-for-3 with one walk and grounded into one double play.

Peter Mooney (former 2010 draft selection-Salt River) started at second base and batted ninth.  0-for-3 and assisted in one double play.

Salt River beat Surprise 2-1
MLB Official Site Post Game

Notes:
Sandy Alcantara (St. Louis-Surprise) was named a top ten performer in the AFL Fall-Stars game: MLB Official Site

Tuesday's Games:
Peoria (13-9) visits Mesa (13-9) @ 12:35 PM MST
Surprise (9-13) visits Glendale (9-13) @ 12:35 PM MST
Scottsdale (11-10-1) visits Salt River (10-11-1) @ 6:35 PM MST


Mexican Pacific League:

Stats:
Efren Navarro (former Memphis-Hermosillo) has played in 23 games going 29-for-87 (.333) with five doubles, two home runs, 17 RBIs, 40 total bases, 17 runs, 14 walks, 15 strikeouts, .427 OBP, .460 SLG, and .887 OPS.
Randy Arozarena (Springfield-Navojoa) has played in 20 games going 25-for-87 (.287) with five doubles, one triple, four home runs, 13 RBIs, 44 total bases, 17 runs, three walks, three stolen bases, 19 strikeouts, two caught stealing, .326 OBP, .506 SLG, and .832 OPS.
Cedric Hunter (former Memphis-Obregon) has played in 21 games going 19-for-71 (.268) with three doubles, four home runs, nine RBIs, 34 total bases, nine runs, 13 walks, two stolen bases, nine strikeouts, .391 OBP, .479 SLG, and .870 OPS.
Niko Vasquez (former Springfield-Navojoa/Obregon) has played in 19 games going 17-for-67 (.254) with four doubles, one triple, one home run, nine RBIs, 26 total bases, eight runs, three walks, 12 strikeouts, one caught stealing, .315 OBP, .388 SLG, and .703 OPS.
Alexis Wilson (State College-Culiacan) has played in 12 games going 3-for-30 (.100) with three RBIs, three total bases, two runs, two walls, eight strikeouts, .156 OBP, .100 SLG, and .256 OPS.

Robert Stock (former Palm Beach-Jalisco) has made ten relief appearances posting a 1-0 record, 0.00 ERA,  0.93 Whip, two holds, and four saves.  He's allowed four hits, no runs, five walks, hit one batter, and struck out seven over 9.2 innings
Maikel Cleto (former St. Louis-Mochis) has made 12 relief appearances posting a 1-2 record, 3.86 ERA, 1.59 WHIP, and six saves.  He's allowed 17 hits, seven earned runs, one home run, nine walks, and struck out 16 over 16.1 innings.
Jesus Cruz (State College-Jalisco) has made five starts posting a 1-1 record, 5.48 ERA,and 1.48 WHIP.  He's allowed  25 hits, 14 earned runs, two home runs, nine walks, hit one batter, and struck out 20 over 23 innings.

Tuesday's Games:
Mochis (11-12) visits Navojoa (10-13) @ 7:30 PM MST
Hermosillo (12-11) visits Culiacan (14-9) @ 7:35 PM MST
Obregon (8-15) visits Mazatlan (12-11) @ 8:00 PM MT
Jalisco (13-10) visits Mexicali (12-11) @ 7:30 PM PT


Venezuelan League:

Stats:
Rangel Ravelo (Memphis-Lara) has played in seven games going 12-for-23 (.522) with two doubles, one home run, four RBIs, 17 total bases, four runs, two walks, .577 OBP, .739 SLG, and 1.316 OPS.
Jose Martinez (St. Louis-La Guaira) has played in four games going 7-for-15 (.467) with three doubles, one home run, four RBIs, 13 total bases, five runs, two walks, two strikeouts, .529 OBP, .867 SLG, and 1.396 OPS.
Wilfredo Tovar (Memphis-Caracas) has played in 23 games going 32-for-88 (.364) with six doubles, two triples, 15 RBIs, 42 total bases, 11 runs, six walks, three strikeouts, two caught stealing, .400 OBP, .477 SLG, and .877 OPS.
Carlos Talavera (Johnson City-Aragua) has played in three games going 2-for-6 (.333) with one triple, three RBIs, four total bases, two runs, three walks, one strikeout, .556 OBP, .667 SLG, and 1.222 OPS.
Rafael Ortega (former Memphis-Caribes) has played in nine games going 10-for-31 (.323) with three doubles, five RBIs, 13 total bases, eight runs, nine walks, three strikeouts, three caught stealing, .452 OBP, .419 SLG, and .872 OPS.
Cesar Valera (former Palm Beach-Caribes) has played in 19 games going 18-for-57 (.316) with two doubles, one home run, six RBIs, 23 total bases, three runs, two walks, one stolen base, six strikeouts, .361 OBP, .404 SLG, and .764 OPS.
Ronny Cedeno (former St. Louis-Magallanes) has played in 20 games going 24-for-77 (.312) with five doubles, 11 RBIs, 29 total bases, 13 runs, seven walks, two stolen bases, nine strikeouts, .356 OBP, .377 SLG, and .733 OPS.
Rayder Ascanio (Palm Beach-Magallanes) has played in nine games going 10-for-35 (.286) with one double, five RBIs, 11 total bases, ten runs, six walks, seven strikeouts, .390 OBP, .314 SLG, and .705 OPS.
Dennis Ortega (State College-Margarita) has played in ten games going 6-for-27 (.222) with two doubles, three RBIs, eight total bases, one run, one walk, eight strikeouts, one caught stealing, .241 OBP, .296 SLG, and .538 OPS.
Gabriel Lino (Memphis-Lara) has played in eight games going 4-for-26 (.154) with one double, one home run, five RBIs, eight total bases, two runs, one walk, seven strikeouts, .185 OBP, .308 SLG, and .493 OPS.
Jose Martinez (former Springfield-Magallanes) has played in 11 games going 4-for-30 (.133) with one double, one RBI, five total bases, three runs, five walks, two strikeouts, .257 OBP, .167 SLG, and .424 OPS.

Jerome Williams (former St. Louis-Magallanes) has made one start posting a 1-0 record, 0.00 ERA, and 0.40 WHIP.  He's allowed two hits, no runs, and struck three out over five innings.
Fabian Blanco (Johnson City-Lara) has made four relief appearances posting a 0-0 record, 0.00 ERA, 1.50 WHIP, and one hold.  He's allowed three hits, no runs, and struck two out over two innings.
Corey Baker (former Memphis-Caracas) has made nine appearances (one start) posting a 1-0 record, 3.52 ERA, 1.17 WHIP, and two holds.  He's allowed 12 hits, seven runs (six earned), two home runs, six walks, hit three batters, and struck 11 out over 15.1 innings.
Eduardo Sanchez (former St. Louis-Margarita) has made six relief appearances posting a 1-0 record, 3.86 ERA, and 1.43 WHIP.  He's allowed seven hits, three earned runs, three walks, hit one batter, and struck five out over seven innings.
Richard Castillo (former Memphis-Zulia) has made five relief appearances posting a 2-0 record, 4.35 ERA, and 0.87 WHIP.  He's allowed seven hits, five earned runs, one home run, two walks, hit one batter, and struck five out over 10.1 innings.
Pedro Echemendia (Memphis-La Guaira) has made nine relief appearances posting a 0-1 record, 5.63 ERA, 2.63 WHIP, and one hold.  He's allowed 18 hits, five earned runs, three walks, and struck seven out over eight innings.
Kender Villegas (former Palm Beach-Margarita) has made seven relief appearances posting a 0-0 record, 8.31 ERA, and 1.85 WHIP.  He's allowed 13 hits, nine runs (eight earned), three walks, hit one batter, and struck three out over 8.2 innings.
Nick Greenwood (former St. Louis-Caribes) has made six appearances (four starts) posting a 0-3 record, 9.00 ERA, and 2.47 WHIP.  He's allowed 32 hits, 17 runs (15 earned), two home runs, five walks, and struck eight out over 15 innings.
Roberto Canache (former Johnson City-Caribes) has made three relief appearances posting a 0-1 record, 16.20 ERA, and 3.60 WHIP.  He's allowed four hits, three earned runs, one home run, two walks, and struck two out over 1.2 innings.

Notes:
Breyvic Valera (St. Louis-Margarita) could be activated by Margarita next week: LVBP Official Site and Lider

David Peralta (former Johnson City-Margarita) could play for Margarita in December: El Emergente

Jose Martinez (St. Louis-La Guaira) will participate in the Pepsi Home Run Derby: Meridiano

Tuesday's Games:
Magallanes (13-10) visits Caracas (13-10) @ 7:00 PM VET


Venezuelan Parallel League:

Anderson Gerdel (former Palm Beach-La Guaira) entered in the fifth and pitched one inning.  He allowed one hit, no runs, one walk, and struck one out.

La Guaira beat Boston 6-5

Tuesday's Games:
Magallanes (5-12-1) visits Margarita-Aragua (8-3-4) @ 9:00 AM VET
La Guaira (6-6-3) visits Lara (8-8-2) for a doubleheader beginning @ 9:30 AM VET
Boston (13-4-2) visits Philadelphia (4-11-4) @ 11:00 AM VET


Dominican League:

Alberto Rosario (Memphis-Estrellas) started at catcher and batted eighth.  0-for-2 with one sacrifice and grounded into one double play.

Eliezer Alvarez (former Springfield-Escogido) started at second base and batted leadoff.  0-for-4 with two strikeouts and assisted in one double play.

Estrellas beat Escogido 1-0
Listin Diario Post Game

Raul Valdes (former St. Louis-Azucareros) started and pitched 3.2 innings.  He allowed nine hits, three earned runs, one home run, three walks, and struck two out.  (g/f:4-1)

Azucaereos beat Cibaenas 6-3
LIDOM Official Site Post Game

Tuesday's Games:
Azucareros (8-10) visits Licey (6-12) @ 7:15 PM AST
Cibao (11-7) visits Estrellas (12-6) @ 7:30 PM AST
Escogido (8-10) visits Cibaenas (9-9) @ 8:00 PM AST


Nicaraguan League:

Curt Smith (former Springfield-Chinandega) started in right field and batted fourth.  1-for-3 with one home run, two RBIs, two runs, one walk, and one strikeout.

Chinandega beat Rivas 5-4
LBPN Official Site Post Game

Tuesday's Games:
Rivas (5-3) visits Leon (2-5)
Chinandega (4-3) visits Boer (4-4)


Bolivarian Games (November 18, 2017):

Notes:
Ramon Ulacio (former GCL) made the Colombia roster: TV Max Deportes


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

Notes:
Delvin Perez (Johnson City-Puerto Rico) talks about first week of practices: PUR National Team Twitter


Puerto Rican League (January 6, 2018):

Notes:
Carolina elected Wilberto Rivera (GCL) in the rookie draft: LBPRC Official Twitter

Cardinals Winter League Notebook 11-5-17: Sandy Alcantara Strikes Out Two Over Two Scoreless Innings & Hits Triple Digits On Radar Gun; Jose 'Cafecito' Martinez Singles, Homers, & Drives In Three Runs; Jerome Williams Strikes Out Three Over Five Scoreless Innings For The Win

1st hurler to hit 💯 in tonight's @MLBazFallLeague Fall Stars Game: @Cardinals #9 prospect Sandy Alcantara (100.1). https://t.co/hx1adzYLeS pic.twitter.com/G4EjHqovT6

— MLB Pipeline (@MLBPipeline) November 5, 2017

Sandy Alcantara - West Team In AFL Fall-Stars Game


Arizona Fall League:

Fall Stars Game:
Andrew Knizner (Springfield-West) entered late in the game at catcher and batted sixth.  0-for-1 at the plate.
Sandy Alcantara (Springfield-West) entered in the third and pitched two innings.  He allowed two hits, no runs, and struck two out.  (p-s:22-16)(g/f:3-0)

Aramis Garcia (former 2011 draft selection-East) entered late in the game at catcher and batted sixth.  0-for-1 at the plate.

West beat East 4-2
MLB Official Site Post Game

Notes:
Sandy Alcantara (Springfield-West) light sup radar gun in scoreless Fall Stars turn: MLB Official Site

No Games Scheduled For Sunday


Mexican Pacific League:

Maikel Cleto (former St. Louis-Mochis) entered in the seventh and pitched one inning.  He allowed two hits, no runs, and struck two out for the save (5).  (p-s:21-13)

Mochis beat Mazatlan 4-2 in game one of doubleheader
LMP Official Site Post Game

Maikel Cleto (former St. Louis-Mochis) entered in the seventh and pitched one inning.  He allowed one hit, no runs, and struck three out for the save (6).  (p-s:20-14)

Mochis beat Mazatlan 5-4 in game two of doubleheader
LMP Official Site Post Game

Randy Arozarena (Springfield-Navojoa) started in left field and batted leadoff.  2-for-5 with one double, one RBI, one run, one strikeout, and grounded into one double play.

Navojoa beat Jalisco 5-4
LMP Official Site Post Game

Efren Navarro (former Memphis-Hermosillo) started in left field and batted third.  0-for-4 with two strikeouts and grounded into one double play.

Mexicali beat Hermosillo 4-3
LMP Official Site Post Game

Cedric Hunter (former Memphis-Obregon) started in centerfield and batted fifth.  1-for-2 with one double, two walks, and one stolen base.
Niko Vasquez (former Springfield-Obregon) started at shortstop and batted sixth.  0-for-4 with one strikeout.

Obregon beat Culiacan 5-3
LMP Official Site Post Game

Sunday's Games:
Navojoa (10-12) visits Jalisco (12-10) @ 1:00 PM CT
Mazatlan (11-11) visits Mochis (11-11) @ 4:00 PM MT
Mexicali (11-11) visits Hermosillo (12-10) @ 5:00 PM MST
Culiacan (13-9) visits Obregon (8-14) @ 5:10 PM MST


Venezuelan League:

Richard Castillo (former Memphis-Zulia) entered in the fourth and pitched one inning.  He allowed two hits, three earned runs, one walk, and hit one batter.  (p-s:25-10)(g/f:1-0)

Wilfredo Tovar (Memphis-Caracas) started at second base and batted second.  1-for-3 and assisted in one double play.
Corey Baker (former Memphis-Caracas) entered in the seventh and pitched one inning.  He allowed one hit, one earned run, one home run, and struck one out.  (p-s:17-13)(g/f:2-0)

Caracas beat Zulia 14-3
LVBP Official Site Post Game

Jose Martinez (St. Louis-La Guaira) started at first base and batted fourth.  2-for-4 with one home run, three RBIs (one w/two-outs), two runs, and assisted in two double plays.

Rayder Ascanio (Palm Beach-Magallanes) started at shortstop and batted second.  1-for-3 with two RBIs (one w/two-outs) and two walks.
Ronny Cedeno (former St. Louis-Magallanes) started at second base and batted sixth.  1-for-5 with one double, one run, and grounded into one double play.
Jerome Williams (former St. Louis-Magallanes) started and pitched five innings.  He allowed two hits, no runs, and struck three out for the winning decision (1-0).  (p-s:75-61)(g/f:6-4)

Magallanes beat La Guaira 8-5
LVBP Official Site Post Game

Notes:
Pedro Rodriguez (former MilB signing-Magallanes) will join Magallanes this coming up week: LVBP Official Site

Wilfredo Tovar (Memphis-Caracas) was removed from Saturday's game with discomfort in his left leg: LVBP Official Site

Sunday's Games:
La Guaira (9-13) visits Lara (9-12) @ 2:00 PM VET
Zulia (11-10) visits Caracas (12-10) @ 4:00 PM VET
Caribes (8-14) visits Margarita (9-12) for a doubleheader beginning @ 4:00 PM VET
Aragua (16-5) visits Magallanes (12-10) @ 5:00 PM VET


Venezuelan Parallel League:

Stats:
Carlos Talavera (Johnson City-Margarita/Aragua) has played in ten games going 11-for-38 (.324) with two doubles, two triples, one home run, four RBIs, 20 total bases, eight runs, nine walks, one hit by pitch, one sacrifice, one stolen base, five strikeouts, one caught stealing, .477 OBP, and .588 OPS.
Imeldo Diaz (State College-Margarita/Aragua) has played in 14 games going 15-for-52 (.288) with six doubles, one triple, seven RBIs, 23 total bases, ten walks, three stolen bases, six sstrikeouts, six three caught stealing, .373 OBP, and .442 SLG.

Eduardo Sanchez (former St. Louis-Margarita/Aragua) has made one relief appearance posting a 0-0 record, 0.00 ERA, and 0.00 WHIP.  He's allowed no hits or runs, and struck one out over one inning.
Jose Gomez (former Johnson City-La Guaira) has made four appearances (two starts) posting a 0-0 record, 2.38 ERA, and 1.50 WHIP.  He's allowed 13 hits, three earned runs, one home run, four walks, hit two batters, and struck 12 out over 11.1 innings.

No Games Scheduled For Sunday


Dominican League:

Eugenio Velez (former Memphis-Azucareros) started in left field and batted fifth.  0-for-3 with one walk, one strikeout, and one caught stealing.
Magneuris Sierra (St. Louis-Azucareros) entered late in the game in left field.

Azucareros beat Cibao 5-0
LIDOM Official Site Post Game

Angel Castro (former Memphis-Cibaenas) started and pitched six innings.  He allowed seven hits, three earned runs, one home run, two walks, and struck seven out for the losing decision (1-3).  (g/f:7-2)

Estrellas beat Cibaenas 4-2
LIDOM Official Site Post Game

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


Colombian League:

Notes:
Jonathan Escudero (former Palm Beach-Barranquilla) earned the win as Barranquilla beat Sincelejo 2-1: El Meridiano

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


Veracruz League:

Notes:
Francisco Rivera (former Palm Beach-Xalapa) is playing this offseason with Xalapa.


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

Notes:
Yadier Moina (St. Louis-Puerto Rico MGR) is very confident in his ability to lead Puerto Rico and credits learning from Tony LaRussa (former St. Louis MGR) and Mike Matheny (St. Louis MGR): Primera Hora and El Nuevo Dia

Cardinals Winter League Notebook 11-4-17: Ronny Cedeno Collects Singles Twice, Doubles, & Drives In Three Runs; Randy Arozarena Singles Three Times & Hits A Two-Run Homer; Rayder Ascanio Collects Three Singles, Three Walks, & Two RBIs

Jose Martinez (far left) and Ronny Cedeno (middle) - Navegantes del Magallanes

Arizona Fall League:

Peter Mooney (former 2010 draft selection-Salt River) started at shortstop and batted eighth.  0-for-3 at the plate.

Oscar Mercado (Springfield-Surprise) started in centerfield and batted third.  1-for-4 with two strikeouts.
Andrew Knizner (Springfield-Surprise) started at catcher and batted fourth.  1-for-4 with one hone run, one RBI, one run, and one strikeout.
Edmundo Sosa (Palm Beach-Surprise) started at third base and batted seventh.  2-for-4 with one run.
John Nogowski (Springfield-Surprise) started at first base and batted eighth.  1-for-3 with one strikeout and assisted in two double plays.
Josh Lucas (St. Louis-Surprise) entered in the eighth and pitched one inning.  He allowed one hit, no runs, and struck one out for the hold (1).  (p-s:19-12)(g/f:2-0)
Arturo Reyes (Memphis-Surprise) entered in the ninth and pitched one inning.  He allowed one hit, no runs, and struck one out for the save (1).  (p-s:15-10)(g/f:1-0)

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

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


Mexican Pacific League:

Randy Arozarena (Springfield-Navojoa) started in left field and batted leadoff.  4-for-5 with one home run, two RBIs, one run, one stolen base, one strikeout, and one outfield assist.

Navojoa beat Jalisco 10-4
LMP Official Site Post Game

Cedric Hunter (former Memphis-Obregon) started in centerfield and batted fifth.  2-for-4 with one strikeout.
Niko Vasquez (former Springfield-Obregon) started as designated hitter and batted sixth.  1-for-4 with one double, one run, one strikeout, and grounded into one double play.

Culiacan beat Obregon 3-2
LMP Official Site Post Game

Efren Navarro (former Memphis-Hermosillo) started at first base and moved to left field, batting third.  2-for-4 with two RBIs (one w/two-outs), one run, and one strikeout.

Hermosillo beat Mexicali 9-7
LMP Official Site Post Game

Notes:
Navojoa traded Niko Vasquez (former Springfield) to Obregon: LMP Official Site

Saturday's Games:
Mazatlan (11-9) visits Mochis (9-11) for a doubleheader beginning @ 4:00 PM MT
Navojoa (9-12) visits Jalisco (12-9) @ 5:15 PM CT
Mexicali (10-11) visits Hermosillo (12-9) @ 6:00 PM MST
Culiacan (13-8) visits Obregon (7-14) @ 6:10 PM MST


Venezuelan League:

Rafael Ortega (former Memphis-Caribes) started in centerfield and batted leadoff.  1-for-3 with one double, one run, and one walk.
Cesar Valera (former Palm Beach-Caribes) started at second base and batted ninth.  2-for-4 with one run, one strikeout, and assisted in one double play.
Nick Greenwood (former St. Louis-Caribes) entered in the fifth and pitched 2.1 innings.  He allowed seven hits, three earned runs, and one walk.  (p-s:55-37)(g/f:4-0)

Jose Martinez (St. Louis-La Guaira) started as designated hitter and batted fifth.  2-for-4 with two double, one RBI, three runs, and one walk.

La Guaira beat Caribes 14-4
LVBP Official Site Post Game

Carlos Talavera (Johnson City-Aragua) entered late in the game in right field and batted leadoff.  One run and three walks.

Zulia beat Aragua 8-4

Jose Martinez (former Springfield-Magallanes) entered late in the game at third base and batted leadoff.  1-for-2 with one run.
Rayder Ascanio (State College-Magallanes) started at shortstop and batted second.  3-for-4 with two RBIs, four runs, three walks, one strikeout, one throwing error, and assisted in one double play.
Ronny Cedeno (former St. Louis-Magallanes) started at third base and batted fifth.  3-for-4 with one double, three RBIs, two runs, one sac fly, one strikeout, and assisted in one double play.

Magallanes beat Lara 19-2
LVBP Official Site Post Game

Wilfredo Tovar (Memphis-Caracas) started at second base and batted second.  3-for-4 with one walk, one caught stealing, and assisted in one double play.

Dennis Ortega (State College-Margarita) started at catcher and batted eighth.  0-for-4 with two strikeouts and threw out one of two base runners.

Caracas beat Margarita 3-1
LVBP Official Site Post Game

Notes:
Jorge Rondon (former St. Louis-Magallanes) is close to joining Magallanes and Ildemaro Vargas (former Palm Beach-Lara) is expected to join Lara on November 18: LVBP Official Site

La Guaira placed Pedro Echemendia (Memphis-La Guaira) on the 14-day restricted list: El Emergente

Breyvic Valera (St. Louis-Margarita), recovered from a hand injury, began training with Margarita on Wednesday and is expected to be activated this coming week: El Emergente

Jose Martinez (St. Louis-La Guaira) will play with La Guaira until the beginning of January 2018: El Emergente

Saturday's Games:
Zulia (11-9) visits Caracas (11-10) @ 4:00 PM VET
La Guaira (9-12) visits Magallanes (11-10) @ 5:00 PM VET
Lara (9-12) visits Aragua (16-5) @ 5:30 PM VET


Venezuelan Parallel League:

Jose Gomez (former Johnson City-La Guaira) entered in the eighth and pitched to two batters.  He allowed two hits and no runs.

Imeldo Diaz (State College-Margarita/Aragua) started as designated hitter and batted sixth.  1-for-3 with two runs, one walk, one stolen base, and one strikeout.

Margarita-Aragua beat La Guaira 12-11

No Games Scheduled For Saturday Or Sunday


Dominican League:

Eugenio Velez (former Memphis-Azucareros) started in left field and batted fifth.  1-for-4 with one run, one stolen base, and one strikeout.
Magneuris Sierra (St. Louis-Azucareros) entered late in the game in centerfield and batted seventh.  1-for-2 with one RBI, two runs, and one strikeout.

Eliezer Alvarez (former Springfield-Escogido) started at second base and batted eighth.  1-for-4 with one run, two strikeouts, and assisted in one double play.
Mike Mayers (Memphis-Escogido) started and pitched six innings.  He allowed five hits, two runs (one earned), one home run, and struck seven out.  (g/f:4-2)

Azucareros beat Escogido 11-3
LIDOM Official Site Post Game

Saturday's Games:
Escogido (8-7) visits Licey (5-10) @ 5:00 PM AST
Azucareros (5-10) visits Cibao (9-6) @ 7:00 PM AST
Cibaenas (8-7) visits Estrellas (10-5) @ 7:3) PM AST


Nicaraguan League:

Fidencio Flores (former GCL-Boer) started and pitched four innings.  He allowed four hits, four runs (two earned), four walks, threw one wild pitch, and struck three out for the losing decision.  (g/f:5-2)

Rivas beat Boer 7-1
LBPN Official Site Post Game

Curt Smith (former Springfield-Chinandega) started in right field and batted fourth.  0-for-3 with one walk.

Chinandega beat Leon 7-2
LBPN Official Site Post Game

No Games Scheduled For Saturday Or Sunday Due To Elections


Colombian League:

Notes:
Monteria selected Evan Mendoza (Peoria) and Ramon Ulacio (former GCL), and Sincelejo picked up Jackson Solarte (former VSL) in player drafts: LCBP Official Site


Australian Baseball League (November 16, 2017):

Notes:
ABL met with Chinese Professional Baseball League to schedule more games against each other: CPBL Stats


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

Notes:
The Puerto Rican team continued to train at St. Louis' Florida complex: Primera Hora


Puerto Rican League (January 6, 2017):

Notes:
The league will hold their rookie draft on November 6th and Wilberto Rivera (GCL) will be available for selection: LBPRC Official Site

Cardinals Winter League Notebook 10-31-17: Jordan Hicks Strikes Out Two Over Two Scoreless Innings & Was Named To Fall Stars Game; Yadier Molina Named Manager For Puerto Rican U-23 World Cup Team; Andrew Knizner Singles Twice, Doubles, & Was Hit By Pitch

Jordan Hicks - Surprise Saguaros

Arizona Fall League:

Charlie Tilson (former Memphis-Glendale) started in centerfield and batted leadoff.  0-for-2 with two walks and one stolen base.

Glendale beat Scottsdale 3-2
MLB Official Site Post Game

Oscar Mercado (Springfield-Surprise) started in centerfield and batted third.  0-for-5 at the plate.
Andrew Knizner (Springfield-Surprise) started at catcher and batted sixth.  3-for-3 with one double, two runs, one hit by pitch, and one passed ball.
Jordan Hicks (Palm Beach-Surprise) entered in the third and pitched two innings.  He allowed no hits or runs, one walk, hit one batter, and struck two out.  (p-s:28-18)(g/f:2-1)

Surprise beat Peoria 6-3
MLB Official Site Post Game

Notes:
Aramis Garcia (former 2011 draft selection-Scottsdale), Sandy Alcantara (St. Louis-Surprise), Jordan Hicks (Palm Beach-Surprise), and Andrew Knizner (Springfield-Surprise) were named to the 2017 Fall Stars Game: MLB Official Site

Oscar Mercado (Springfield-Surprise) discusses his change of positions from infield to centerfield: STL Sports Page

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


Mexican Pacific League:

Stats:
Efren Navarro (former Memphis-Hermosillo) has played in 17 games going 21-for-63 (.333) with five doubles, two home runs, 14 RBIs, 32 total bases, 13 runs, 12 walks, 11 strikeouts, .442 OBP, .508 SLG, and .949 OPS.
Cedric Hunter (former Memphis-Obregon) has played in 16 games going 14-for-53 (.264) with one double, four home runs, nine RBIs, 27 total bases, seven runs, nine walks, one stolen base, eight strikeouts, .385 OBP, .509 SLG, and .894 OPS.
Niko Vasquez (former Springfield-Navojoa) has played in 15 games going 13-for-51 (.255) with one double, one triple, one home run, six RBIs, 19 total bases, seven runs, two walks, ten strikeouts, one caught stealing, .321 OBP, .373 SLG, and .694 OPS.
Randy Arozarena (Springfield-Navojoa) has played in 16 games going 17-for-67 (.254) with three doubles, one triple, two home runs, five RBIs, 28 total bases, 13 runs, three walks, two stolen bases, 15 strikeouts, two caught stealing, .306 OBP, .418 SLG, and .723 OPS.
Luis Garcia (former New Haven-Hermosillo) has played in three games going 1-for-7 (.143) with one RBI, one total base, one run, one strikeout, .250 OBP, .143 SLG, and .393 OPS.
Alexis Wilson (State College-Culiacan) has played in ten games going 2-for-24 (.083) with two total bases, two runs, two walks, eight strikeouts, .154 OBP, .083 SLG, and .237 OPS.

Jesus Cruz (State College-Jalisco) has made three starts posting a 0-0 record, 2.45 ERA, and 1.16 WHIP.  He's allowed 13 hits, four earned runs, one home run, four walks, hit one batter, and struck ten out over 14.2 innings.
Maikel Cleto (former St. Louis-Mochis) has made eight relief appearances posting a 0-2 record, 5.56 ERA, 1.76 WHIP, and three saves.  He's allowed 13 hits, seven earned runs, one home run, seven walks, and struck ten out over 11.1 innings.

Tuesday's Games:
Mochis (7-10) visits Mexicali (9-8) @ 7:30 PM PT
Jalisco (10-7) visits Hermosillo (10-7) @ 7:30 PM MST
Obregon (5-12) visits Navojoa (7-10) @ 7:30 PM MST
Culiacan (10-7) visits Mazatlan (10-7) @ 8:00 PM MT


Venezuelan League:

Dennis Ortega (State College-Margarita) entered late in the game as a pinch hitter and batted eighth.  0-for-1 at the plate.

Aragua beat Margarita 3-2
LVBP Official Site Post Game

Notes:
Rangel Ravelo (Memphis-Lara) says the LVBP gives him the same feeling as what he felt in Cuba: LVBP Official Site

Jerome Williams (former St. Louis-Magallanes) joined Magallanes on Monday: Magallanes Official Site

Miguel Socolovich (Memphis-Caracas) is expected to join Caracas Tuesday and may be activated next week: Meridiano

Tuesday's Games:
Zulia (8-8) visits Lara (7-10) @ 7:00 PM VET
Caribes (7-11) visits Caracas (9-8) @ 7:00 PM VET
La Guaira (7-10) visits Magallanes (9-8) @ 7:00 PM VET


Venezuelan Parallel League:

Imeldo Diaz (State College-Margarita/Aragua) started at third base and batted sixth.  1-for-4 with two strikeouts.
Edaurdo Sanchez (former St. Louis-Margarita/Aragua) entered in the fourth and pitched one inning.  He allowed no hits or runs.

Lara and Margarita-Aragua tied 1-1

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


Dominican League:

Eliezer Alvarez (former Springfield-Escogido) entered late in the game as a pinch runner.

Licey beat Escogido 5-3
LIDOM Official Site Post Game

Tuesday's Games:
Cibao (8-4) visits Licey (4-8) @ 7:15 PM AST
Escogido (7-5) visits Estrellas (9-3) @ 7:30 PM AST
Azucareros (3-9) visits Cibaenas (5-7) @ 8:00 PM AST


Nicaraguan League:

Stats:
Curt Smith (former Springfield-Chinandega) has played in three games going 5-for-13 (.385) with one double, one home run, two RBIs, nine total bases, two runs, one walk, one hit by pitch, one strikeout, grounded into one double play, .467 OBP, .692 SLG, and 1.159 OPS.
Edgard Montiel (former DSL-Chinanedga) has played in three games going 3-for-10 (.300) with one double, one home run, one RBI, seven total bases, one run, one intentional walk, one strikeout, grounded into one double play, .364 OBP, .700 SLG, and 1.064 OPS.

Fidencio Flores (former GCL-Boer) has made one start posting a 1-0 record, 0.00 ERA, and 0.75 WHIP.  He's allowed three hits, no runs, one walk, hit two batters, and struck four out over 5.1 innings.

Tuesday's Games:
Leon (1-2) visits Boer (2-2)
Chinandega (1-2) visits Rivas (3-1)


U23 World Cup (November 22, 2017):

Notes:
Yadier Molina (St. Louis) will manage the Puerto Rican team with Jose Oquendo (St. Louis third base coach) and Jose Molina (former St. Louis coach) as assistant coaches: Primera Hora and Primera Hora and El Nuevo Dia and El Vocero and Video

Cardinals Winter League Notebook 10-29-17: Fidencio Flores Strikes Out Four Over Five & A Third Scoreless Innings For The Win; Aramis Garcia Hits A Two-Run Homer; Corey Baker Strikes Out One & Holds Three Inherited Runners On Base Over Two & A Third Scoreless Innings For The Win

Fidencio Flores - Indios del Boer

Arizona Fall League:

Charlie Tilson (former Memphis-Glendale) started in centerfield and batted leadoff.  0-for-4 with one RBI, one sac fly, and one strikeout.

Mesa beat Glendale 9-6
MLB Official Site Post Game

Peter Mooney (former 2010 draft selection-Salt River) started at shortstop and batted eighth.  2-for-3 with one run and one hit by pitch.

Peoria beat Salt River 10-4
MLB Official Site Post Game

Aramis Garcia (former 2011 draft selection-Scottsdale) started at catcher and batted sixth. 1-for-5 with one home run, two RBIs, one run, and two strikeouts.

Andrew Knizner (Springfield-Surprise) started as designated hitter and batted fourth.  1-for-4 with one RBI and one strikeout.
Edmundo Sosa (Palm Beach-Surprise) started at second base and batted ninth.  1-for-4 with one strikeout.
Sandy Alcantara (St. Louis-Surprise) started and pitched four innings.  He allowed four hits, three earend runs, one home run, two walks, and struck seven out for the losing decision (0-2).  (p-s:63-39)(g/f:2-3)
Arturo Reyes (Memphis-Surprise) entered in the fifth and pitched one inning.  He allowed one hit, one earned run, one walk, and struck one out.  (p-s:25-15)(g/f:1-0)
Josh Lucas (St. Louis-Surprise) entered in the ninth and pitched one inning.  He allowed one hit and no runs.  (p-s:17-10)(g/f:2-0)

Scottsdale beat Surprise 11-3
MLB Official Site Post Game

No Games Scheduled For Sunday


Mexican Pacific League:

Efren Navarro (former Memphis-Hermosillo) started at first base and batted third.  2-for-4 with two walks (one intentional).

Maikel Cleto (former St. Louis-Mochis) entered in the 11th an pitched one inning.  He allowed no hits or runs, one walk, and struck two out.  (p-s:24-15)(g/f:3-0)

Mochis beat Hermosillo 6-3 in 13 innings
LMP Official Site Post Game

Randy Aroareana (Srpingfield-Navojoa) started in centerfield and batted leadoff.  0-for-4 with one strikeout.
Niko Vasquez (former Springfield-Navojoa) entered late in the game at shortstop.

Culiacan beat Navojoa 1-0
LMP Official Site Post Game

Cedric Hunter (former Memphis-Obregon) started in left field and batted fifth.  0-for-1 with one hit by pitch.

Mexicali beat Culiacan 5-4
LMP Official Site Post Game

Sunday's Games:
Mazatlan (9-7) visits Jalisco (10-6) @ 1:00 PM CT
Hermosillo (10-6) visits Mochis (6-10) @ 4:00 PM MT
Navojoa (6-10) visits Culiacan (10-6) @ 5:05 PM MT
Mexicali (8-8) visits Obregon (5-11) @ 5:10 PM MST


Venezuelan League:

Pedro Echemendia (Memphis-La Guaira) entered in the eighth and pitched to three batters.  He allowed three hits, one earned run, and threw one wild pitch.  (p-s:11-7)

La Guaira beat Margarita 5-1

Ronny Cedeno (former St. Louis-Magallanes) started at third base and batted fifth.  0-for-2 with one RBI, one sac fly, and on throwing error.
Jose Martinez (former Springfield-Magallanes) stated as designated hitter and batted eighth.  0-for-3 at the plate.

Aragua beat Magallanes 9-2
LVBP Official Site Post Game

Rafael Ortega (former Memphis-Caribes) started in centerfield and batted third.  1-for-3 with one walk.
Cesar Valera (former Palm Beach-Caribes) started at second base and batted ninth.  1-for-4 at the plate.

Lara beat Caribes 14-1
LVBP Official Site Post Game

Wilfredo Tovar (Memphis-Caracas) started at shortstop and batted leadoff.  2-for-5 with two runs, one strikeout, and assisted in one double play.
Corey Baker (former Memphis-Caracas) entered in the fifth and pitched 2.1 innings.  He allowed no hits or runs, one walk, and struck one out for the winning decision (1-0). (p-s:31-21)(g/f:3-2)(ir-s:3-0)

Caracas beat Zulia 8-5
LVBP Official Site Post Game

Notes:
Rangel Ravelo (Memphis-Lara) could be out at least a week with discomfort in left quadriceps: Lara Official Site

Jerome Williams (former St. Louis-Magallanes) will be activated Sunday: El Emergente

Sunday's Games:
Caracas (9-8) visits Zulia (8-8) @ 1:00 PM VET
Magallanes (9-7) visits La Guaira (8-10) @ 1:00 PM VET
Lara (6-10) visits Caribes (7-10) @ 5:00 PM VET
Margarita (8-8) visits Aragua (12-4) @ 7:00 PM VET


Venezuelan Parallel League:

Stats:
Carlos Talavera (Johnson City-Margarita/Aragua) has played in nine games going 11-for-32 (.344) with two doubles, two triples, one home run, four RBIs, 20 total bases, eight runs, eight walks, one stolen base, five strikeouts, one caught stealing, .475 OBP, and .625 SLG.
Imeldo Diaz (State College-Margarita/Aragua) has played in nine games going 9-for-33 (.273) with four doubles, five RBIs, 13 total bases, four runs, five walks, one stolen base, three strikeouts, three caught stealing, .368 OBP, and .394 SLG.

Fabian Blanco (Johnson City-Lara) has made three relief appearances posting a 0-0 record, 2.25 ERA, and 1.75 WHIP.  He's allowed four hits, one earned run, three walks, thrown two wild pitches, and struck five out over four innings.
Jose Gomez (former Johnson City-La Guaira) has made two appearances (one start) posting a 0-0 record, 2.70 ERA, and 1.05 WHIP.  He's allowed five hits, two earned runs, one home run, two walks, hit two batters, and struck eight out over 6.2 innings.

No Games Scheduled For Sunday


Dominican League:

Magneuris Sierra (St. Louis-Azucareros) entered late in the game in left field and batted eighth.  1-for-1 with one run.

Azucareros beat Cibao 3-1
LIDOM Official Site Post Game

Evan MacLane (former St. Louis-Estrellas) started and pitched three innings.  He allowed seven hits, three runs (two earned), and two home runs.  (g/f:8-0)

Estrellas beat Cibaenas 7-5
LIDOM Official Site Post Game

Sunday's Games:
Cibaenas (5-6) visits Licey (2-8) @ 5:00 PM AST
Escogido (7-3) visits Cibao (7-4) @ 5:00 PM AST
Azucareros (3-8) visits Estrllas (8-3) @ 5:00 PM AST


Nicaraguan League:

Curt Smith (former Springfield-Chinandega) started in right field and batted fourth.

Leon @ Chinandega was postponed due to rain

Fidencio Flores (former GCL-Boer) started and pitched 5.1 innings.  He allowed three hits, no runs, one walk, and struck four out for the winning decision (1-0).  (g/f:6-5)

Boer beat Rivas 5-0
LBPN Official Site Post Game

Sunday's Game:
Rivas (2-1) visits Leon (1-1)