Cardinals Winter League Notebook 12-14-19: St. Louis Signed RHP Nabil Crismatt Out Of LCPB; Carlos Martinez Gets Pointers From Pedro; J.R. Davis Singles Twice, Doubles, & Drives In Two Runs

El barranquillero Nabil Crismatt quien viene de lanzar en Triple A con los Marineros, recientemente firmado por los St. Cardenales de San Luis y que formó parte de la Selección Colombia en el Clásico Mundial 2017, se integró aGigantes y debutará este miércoles ante Caimanes. pic.twitter.com/rd3Si9gMn5

— Noticias BQ (@NoticiasBQ) December 9, 2019

Mexican Pacific League:

Xavier Scruggs (former St. Louis-Obregon) started in left field and moved to first base, batting fifth.  0-for-4 with three strikeouts.

Jalisco beat Obregon 4-3
LMP Official Site Post Game

Fernando Salas (former St. Louis-Hermosillo) entered in the ninth and pitched one inning.  He allowed one hit, no runs, and struck one out for the save (7).  (p-s:15-11)(g/f:1-1)

Hermosillo beat Navojoa 8-6
LMP Official Site Post Game

Efren Navarro (former Memphis-Culiacan) started in left field and batted fifth.  1-for-3 at the plate.
Alexis Wilson (Peoria-Culiacan) entered late in the game at catcher and batted eighth.  0-for-2 at the plate.

Mochis beat Culiacan 10-2
LMP Official Site Post Game

Saturday's Games:
Monterrey (20-31) visits Guasavew (21-30) for a doubleheader beginning @ 5:00 PM MT
Mexicali (24-28) visits Mazatlan (24-29) @ 6:00 PM MT
Navojoa (18-34) visits Hermosillo (32-19) @ 6:00 PM MT
Mochis (26-27) visits Culiacan (28-24) @ 6:05 PM MT
Jalisco (33-20) visits Obregon (34-18) @ 7:10 PM CT


Dominican League:

Richy Pedroza (former Peoria-Escogido) started at shortstop and batted ninth.  0-for-2 with two walks, one stolen base, and one strikeout.

Estrellas beat Escogido 5-3
LIDOM Official Site Post Game

Aramis Garcia (former 2011 draft selection-Azucareros) started at catcher and batted third.  0-for-3 with one hit by pitch, two strikeouts, grounded into one double play, and one passed ball.

Edmundo Sosa (St. Louis-Cibaenas) started at shortstop and batted leadoff.  1-for-4 and assisted in one double play.
Rangel Ravelo (St. Louis-Cibaenas) started at first base and batted fourth.  2-for-3 with one walk and assisted in two double plays.
Rainel Rosario (former Springfield-Cibaenas) entered late in the game as a pinch runner and scored one run.

Azucareros beat Cibaenas 2-1
LIDOM Official Site Post Game

Notes:
Pedro Martinez (Hall of Fame) gave some pointers to Carlos Martinez (St. Louis-Cibaenas): Diario Libre

Saturday's Games:
Licey (24-21) visits Escogido (24-22) @ 2:30 PM AST
Cibao (18-27) visits Cibaenas (21-25) @ 7:00 PM AST
Azucareros (30-16) visits Estrellas (20-26) @ 7:30 PM AST


Colombian League:

Notes:
St. Louis signed Nabil Crismatt (Barranquilla) to minors deal: Noticias BQ Twitter


Venezuelan League:

Williams Perez (Springfield free agent-Lara) started and pitched five innings.  He allowed six hits, two earned runs, one walk, threw one wild pitch, and struck six out.  (p-s:67-43)(g/f:6-2)

Zulia beat Lara 6-2
LVBP Official Site Post Game

Luis Bandes (former Johnson City-La Guaira) started as designated hitter and batted fifth.  2-for-4 with one run, one walk, and grounded into one double play.
Edubray Ramos (former VSL-La Guaira) entered in the sixth and pitched one inning.  He allowed three hits, three earned runs, one home run, threw two wild pitch, and struck two out for the blown save (1) and losing decision (0-1).  (p-s:25-17)(g/f:0-1)

Ronny Cedeno (former MLB signing-Magallanes) started at second base and batted sixth.  2-for-3 with one run, two walks, one stolen base, one strikeout, and assisted in four double plays.
Wilfred Vivas (former GCL-Magallanes) entered late in the game at third base and assisted in one double play.
Jorge Rondon (former St. Louis-Magallanes) entered in the sixth and pitched 1.2 innings.  He allowed two hits, no runs, one walk, and struck one out for the blown save (3) and winning decision (3-1).  (p-s:27-16)(g/f:3-0)(ir-s:2-2)

Magallanes beat La Guaira 8-6
LVBP Official Site Post Game

Wilfredo Tovar (former Memphis-Caracas) started at shortstop and batted second.  1-for-4 with one double and one fielding error.
Elniery Garcia (former Memphis-Caracas) started and pitched three innings.  He allowed eight hits, six runs (five earned), one home run, two walks, and struck four out for the losing decision (1-1).  (p-s:67-39)(g/f:4-0)

Aragua beat Caracas 15-1
LVBP Official Site Post Game

Satruday's Games:
La Guaira (19-12) visits Lara (17-14) @ 4:00 PM VET
Caribes (16-18) visits Caracas (14-17) @ 5:00 PM VET
Magallanes (14-18) visits Zulia (23-8) @ 6:00 PM VET
Aragua (13-18) visits Margarita (11-22) @ 6:00 PM VET


Puerto Rican League:

Anthony Garcia (former Memphis-Carolina) started in left field and batted third.  0-for-3 with two strikeouts.

Carolina beat Santurce 1-0
LBPRC Official Site Post Game

Ivan Maldonado (former MiLB tryout-Caguas) started and pitched five innings.  He allowed six hits, two runs (one earned), hit one batter, and struck two out.  (g/f:4-8)

Yariel Gonzalez (Springfield-Mayaguez) started in left field and batted seventh.  1-for-4 with one two-out RBI.

Mayaguez beat Caguas 7-4
LBPRC Official Site Post Game

Notes:
Yadier Molina (St. Louis-Carolina) will meet with his high school classmates on Saturday: Primera Hora

Marcell Ozuna (St. Louis free agent-Cibao) will represent the Dominican Republic in Yadier Molina's Home Run Derby: El Nuevo Dia

Pedro Echemendia (former Memphis) has left Monteria (Colombia) to join Caguas: Pelota Cubana Blog

Saturday's Games:
Santurce (14-7) visits Manati (7-11) @ 1:05 PM AST
Mayaguez (9-12) visits Carolina (11-9) @ 9:15 PM AST


Nicaraguan League:

Edgard Montiel (former DSL-Chinandega) started and batted third.  2-for-3 with one RBI and one walk.

Chinandega beat Leon 3-1
LBPN Official Site Post Game

Saturday's Games:
Boer (8-16) visits Leon (15-9) @ 4:00 PM
Rivas (15-9) visits Chinandega (10-14) @ 4:00 PM


Panama League:

J.R. Davis (former Peoria-Metro) started at second base and batted leadoff.  3-for-5 with one double, two RBIs, and two runs.
Jonathan Rivera (former Johnson City-Metro) started in outfield and batted second.  1-for-5 with one triple, one RBI, and two strikeouts.

Allen Cordoba (former Johnson City-Herrera) started in outfield and batted leadoff.  1-for-3 with two RBIs, two runs, and two walks.

Herrera beat Metro 12-10

Saturday's Games:
Metro (4-9) visits Herrera (6-7) @ 3:00 PM
Chiriqui: Astronauts (9-5) visits Federals (8-5) @ 7:00 PM


Australian Baseball League:

Mikey Reynolds (former Springfield-Adelaide) started at shortstop and batted third.  1-for-3 at the plate.
Dustin Beggs (former 2014 draft selection-Adelaide) started and pitched five innings.  He allowed five hits, no runs, one walk, struck five out, and picked one runner off for the winning decision (2-2).  (p-s:74-47)(g/f:5-3)

Adelaide beat Melbourne 1-0 in game one of doubleheader

Mikey Reynolds (former Springfield-Adelaide) started at shortstop and batted third.  0-for-4 at the plate.

Melbourne beat Adelaide 5-1 in game two of doubleheader

Jeremy Martinez (former Memphis-Brisbane) started at catcher and batted sixth.  1-for-2 with one two-out RBI, one walk, and was picked off.

Auckland beat Brisbane 6-4 in game one of doubleheader

Pete Kozma (former St. Louis-Perth) started at third base and batted second.  2-for-3 with one double, one RBI, two runs, and one walk.

Perth beat Geelong-Korea 9-7

Sunday's Games:
Melbourne (9-6) visits Adelaide (9-6)
Sydney (9-6) visits Canberra (4-11)
Geelong-Korea (6-9) visits Perth (10-5)

Cardinals Winter League Notebook 12-9-19: Elniery Garcia Strikes Out Three Over Four Scoreless Innings For The Win; Edgard Montiel Collects Three Singles, Two Walks, & Two RBIs; Ivan Maldonado Strikes Out Three & Allows One Run Over Five Innings

#ImportaciónCaraquista | El lanzador zurdo Elniery García se reportó en la serie de dos encuentros en Barquisimeto y se suma como otro importado junto al abridor del día Yeudy García. pic.twitter.com/fJEwlzx6ad

— Leones del Caracas (@leones_cbbc) December 8, 2019

Mexican Pacific League:

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

Jalisco beat Culiacan 2-1
LMP Official Site Post Game

Fernando Salas (former St. Louis-Hermosillo) entered in the ninth and pitched one inning.  He allowed one hit, no runs, and struck two out.  (p-s:16-12)(g/f:1-0)

Hermosillo beat Mexicali 8-3
LMP Official Site Post Game

Carlos Soto (Peoria-Mochis) started at catcher and batted eighth.  1-for-3 with one double, one run, one stolen base, one strikeout, one throwing error, and allowed one stolen base.

Mochis beat Navojoa 4-1
LMP Official Site Post Game

Alex Mejia (former St. Louis-Mexicali) started at shortstop and batted second.  0-for-3 with one walk.
Niko Vasquez (former Springfield-Mexicali) started as designated hitter and batted fifth.  1-for-3 with one sacrifice.

Obregon beat Monterrey 1-0
LMP Official Site Post Game

No Games Scheduled For Monday


Dominican League:

Notes:
Carlos Martinez (St. Louis-Cibaenas) and Julio Lugo (former St. Louis) were at the LIDOM Legends game: Listin Diario


Colombian League:

Notes:
Sincelejo traded Dewin Perez (former Peoria) to Barranquilla: Sincelejo Official Twitter


Venezuelan League:

Luis Bandes (former Johnson City-La Guaira) entered late in the game at first base and batted sixth.  1-for-1 with one RBI.
Kristhiam Linares (former Springfield-La Guaira) entered in the sixth and pitched to three batters.  He allowed two hits, one earned run, and one home run for the hold (6).  (p-s:15-7)(g/f:1-0)

Margarita beat La Guaira 7-5 in 10 innings
LVBP Official Site Post Game

Wilfredo Tovar (former Memphis-Caracas) started at shortstop and batted second.  3-for-5 with two RBIs, two runs, and assisted in one double play.
Jose Garcia (former Memphis-Caracas) started in left field and batted ninth.  1-for-5 with one run.
Elniery Garcia (former Memphis-Caracas) entered in the third and pitched four innings.  He allowed two hits, no runs, one walk, and struck three out for the winning decision (1-0).  (p-s:54-34)(g/f:7-0)
Miguel Socolovich (former St. Louis-Caracas) entered in the ninth and pitched to one batter.  He allowed no hits or runs for the save (3).  (p-s:3-2)(ir-s:3-0)

Williams Perez (Springfield free agent-Lara) started and pitched two innings.  He allowed seven hits, seven earned runs, one home run, one walk, and struck three out for the losing decision (1-1).  (p-s:48-29)(g/f:1-0)
Vicente Campos (former MiLB signing-Lara) entered in the seventh and pitched two innings.  He allowed one hit, no runs, and struck one out.  (p-s:13-9)(g/f:2-0)

Caracas beat Lara 9-4
LVBP Official Site Post Game

Ronny Cedeno (former MLB signing-Magallanes) started at second base and batted second.  0-for-2 with one sacrifice, one strikeout, and assisted in one double play.
Wilfred Vivas (former GCL-Magallanes) entered late in the game at shortstop and batted second.  One sacrifice at the plate.
Jorge Rondon (former St. Louis-Magallanes) entered in the fifth and pitched to two batters.  He allowed one hit and no runs.  (p-s:5-4)(g/f:1-0)(ir-s:1-0)

Cesar Valera (former Palm Beach-Caribes) started in left field and batted third.  1-for-4 with one run, one walk, and one strikeout.
Gabriel Lino (former Memphis-Caribes) staeted at catcher and batted eighth.  0-for-3 with one intentional walk, one strikeout, and threw out one of two base runners.

Magallanes beat Caribes 7-3
LVBP Official Site Post Game

Monday's Games:
Margarita (10-19) visits Caracas (12-15) @ 6:00 PM VET
Magallanes (11-17) visits Caribes (14-16) @ 6:00 PM VET
La Guaira (17-10) visits Aragua (11-16) @ 6:00 PM VET


Puerto Rican League:

Yariel Gonzalez (Springfield-Mayaguez) entered late in the game at first base and batted eighth.  0-for-1 with one strikeout.

Santurce beat Mayaguez 3-2 in game one of doubleheader

Yariel Gonzalez (Springfield-Mayaguez) started in left field and batted seventh.  1-for-3 with one ground into double play.

Santurce beat Mayaguez 6-3 in  game two of doubleheader
LBPRC Official Site Post Game

Ivan Maldonado (former MiLB tryout-Caguas) started and pitched five innings.  He allowed three hits, one earned run, one walk, and struck three out.  (g/f:8-3)

Manati beat Caguas 5-2 in game two of doubleheader
LBPRC Official Site Post Game

Monday's Game:
Carolina (9-8) visits Manati (7-10) @ 1:05 PM AST


Nicaraguan League:

Edgard Montiel (former DSL-Chinandega) started and batted third.  3-for-3 with two RBIs, one run, and two walks.

Chinandega beat Boer 10-5
LBPN Official Site Post Game

Monday's Games:
Rivas (13-6) visits Leon (12-7) @ 6:00 PM
Boer (4-15) visits Chinandega (9-10) @ 6:00 PM


Australian Baseball League:

Stats:
Mikey Reynolds (former Springfield-Adelaide) has played in 11 games going 12-for-44 (.273) with two doubles, 14 total bases, ten runs, six walks, five stolen bases, seven strikeouts, one caught stealing, .360 OBP, .318 SLG, and .678 OPS.
Jeremy Martinez (former Memphis-Brisbane) has played in 11 games going 8-for-30 (.267) with one double, one home run, four RBIs, 12 total bases, two runs, five walks, four strikeouts, .371 OBP, .400 SLG, and .771 OPS.
Pete Kozma (former St. Louis-Perth) has played in 12 games going 7-for-45 (.156) with five RBIs, seven total bases, two runs, five walks, one stolen base, eight strikeouts, .240 OBP, .156 SLG, and .396 OPS.

Dustin Beggs (former 2014 draft selection-Adelaide) has made three starts posting a 1-2 record, 6.06 ERA, and 1.10 WHIP.  He's allowed 21 hits, 14 runs (11 earned), one home run, two walks, and struck 15 out over 16.1 innings.

Cardinals Winter League Notebook 11-13-2019: Luis Bandes Walks Twice & Hits A Three-Run Homer; Wilfredo Tovar Doubles & Drives In Three Runs; Jesus Cruz Strikes Out One Over Two Scoreless Innings

Luis Bandes - Tiburones de La Guaira

Nippon Professional Baseball:

Notes:
If Ryosuke Kikuchi (Hiroshima) only receives a MiLB offer, he will not leave Hiroshima: NPB On Reddit Twitter


Mexican Pacific League:

Ramon Urias (Memphis-Mochis) started at second base and batted third.  1-for-3 with one RBI, one sac fly, and assisted in two double plays.

Obregon beat  Mochis 8-4
LMP Official Site Post Game

Niko Vasquez (former Springfield-Monterrey) started at shortstop and batted sixth.  0-for-4 with two strikeouts.

Mazatlan beat Monterrey 2-1
LMP Official Site Post Game

Notes:
Fernando Valenzuela (former St. Louis) will be inducted into the Mexican Baseball Hall of Fame: MiLB Official Site

Wednesday's Games:
Mexicali (9-17) visits Culiacan (17-9) for a doubleheader beginning @ 5:00 PM MT
Mochis (14-13) visits Obregon (16-11) @ 8:10 PM CT
Jalisco (15-12) visits Hermosillo (17-9) @ 7:30 PM MT
Navojoa (9-17) visits Guasave (12-15) @ 7:30 PM MT
Monterrey (12-15) visits Mazatlan (12-15) @ 8:00 PM MT


Dominican League:

Mike Hauschild (former Memphis-Escogido) started and pitched four innings.  He allowed six hits, two earned runs, and struck three out.  (g/f:6-2)

Escogido beat Licey 6-5
LIDOM Official Site Post Game

Edmundo Sosa (St. Louis-Cibaenas) started at shortstop and batted leadoff.  2-for-5 with one RBI and two strikeouts.
John Nogowski (Memphis-Cibaenas) started at first base and batted third.  1-for-4 with one walk and one strikeout.
Hunter Cervenka (former Memphis-Cibaenas) entered in the third and pitched two innings.  He allowed three hits, three earned runs, one home run, one walk, and struck three out.  (g/f:1-1)

Cibao beat Cibaenas 7-5
LIDOM Official Site Post Game

Evan MacLane (former St. Louis-Estrellas) started and pitched three innings.  He allowed three hits, three earned runs, one home run, one walk, and struck two out.  (g/f:4-4)

Azucareros beat Estrellas 4-3
LIDOM Official Site Post Game

Notes:
Carlos Martinez (St. Louis-Cibaenas) will not pitch this winter after having surgery: El Fanatico Twitter

Wednesday's Games:
Cibaenas (12-13) visits Licey (13-12) @ 7:15 PM AST
Estrellas (6-19) visits Cibao (13-12) @ 7:30 PM AST
Escogido (17-8) visits Azucareros (14-11) @ 7:30 PM AST


Premier 12:

Brandon Dickson (former St. Louis-USA) entered in the ninth and pitched two-thirds innings.  He allowed no hits or runs, and struck two out.  (p-s:8-6)

Australia beat USA 2-1
WBSC Official Site Post Game

Efren Navarro (former Memphis-Mexico) started at first base and batted fifth.  0-for-2 with one walk.
Jesus Cruz (Memphis-Mexico) entered in the sixth and pitched two innings.  He allowed one hit, no runs, one walk, and struck one out.  (p-s:27-19)

Japan beat Mexico 3-1
WBSC Official Site Post Game

No Games Scheduled For Wednesday


Venezuelan League:

Hector Garcia (former Johnson City-Magallanes) started at third base and batted second.  0-for-3 with one walk, one strikeout, and assisted in one double play.
Ronny Cedeno (former MLB signing-Magallanes) started at second base and batted third.  0-for-3 with one walk and assisted in two double plays.
Jorge Rondon (former St. Louis-Magallanes) entered in the seventh and pitched 1.1 innings.  He allowed one hit, no runs, one intentional walk, threw one wild pitch, and struck two out for the winning decision (1-0).  (p-s:29-16)(g/f:2-0)(ir-s:1-0)

Magallanes beat Caribes 4-3
LVBP Official Site Post Game

Luis Bandes (former Johnson City-La Guaira) entered late in the game at first base and batted third.  1-for-2 with one home run, three two-out RBIs, one run, two walks, one strikeout, and assisted in one double play.

Wilfredo Tovar (former Memphis-Caracas) started at shortstop and batted second.  1-for-4 with one double, three RBIs, one run, assisted in one double play, and assisted in two double plays.

Caracas beat La Guaira 10-6
LVBP Official Site Post Game

Pedro Rodriguez (former MiLB signing-Lara) entered in the ninth and pitched one inning.  He allowed no hits or runs, and struck one out.  (p-s:15-10)(g/f:1-1)

Johny Celis (former MiLB tryout-Margarita) started as designated hitter and batted sixth.  0-for-2 with one run, one walk, and one strikeout.

Lara beat Margarita 8-4
LVBP Official Site Post Game

Notes:
Alirio Negrette (former DSL-Caribes) was activated by Caribes: LVBP Official Site

Wednesday's Games:
Aragua (4-3) visits Zulia (5-2) for a doubleheader beginning @ 5:00 PM VET
Lara (5-2) visits Margarita (3-4) @ 6:00 PM VET
Caribes (3-4) visits Magallanes (3-4) @ 6:00 PM VET
Caracas (3-4) visits La Guaira (2-5) @ 6:00 PM VET

Cardinals Winter League Notebook 11-10-19: Cesar Valera Collects Three Singles, One Double, One Walk, & Three RBIs; Francisco Pena Singles & Hits A Solo Home Run; Wilfredo Tovar Hits A Solo Home Run

Cesar Valera - Caribes Anzoategui

Mexican Pacific League:

Niko Vasquez (former Springfield-Monterrey) started at shortstop and batted sixth.  0-for-3 with one walk and two strikeouts.

Guasave beat Monterrey 4-3
LMP Official Site Post Game

Xavier Scruggs (former St. Louis-Mexicali) started at first base and batted fourth.  0-for-2 with two walks and one strikeout.
Justin Williams (Memphis-Mexicali) started in left field and batted fifth.  2-for-4 with one double and one two-out RBI.
Maikel Cleto (former St. Louis-Mexicali) entered in the ninth and pitched to three batters.  He allowed one hit, no runs, and struck one out for the save (1).  (p-s:18-12)

Mexicali beat Mazatlan 1-0
LMP Official Site Post Game

Irving Lopez (Springfield-Hermosillo) started at second base and batted ninth.  0-for-3 at the plate.

Hermosillo beat Navojoa 3-1
LMP Official Site Post Game

Sunday's Games:
Obregon (14-11) visits Jalisco (15-10) @ 3:15 PM CT
Guasave (11-14) visits Monterrey (11-14) @ 4:00 PM CT
Hermosillo (15-9) visits Navojoa (9-15) @ 5:00 PM MT
Culiacan (16-9) visits Mochis (14-11) @ 5:00 PM MT
Mazatlan (11-14) visits Mexicali (8-17) @ 4:00 PM PT


Dominican League:

Magneuris Sierra (former St. Louis-Azucareros) started in left field and batted ninth.  2-for-4 at the plate.

Licey beat Azucareros 5-3
LIDOM Official Site Post Game

Eliezer Alvarez (former Springfield-Escogido) started in left field and batted seventh.  0-for-2 with one walk and two strikeouts.
Julio Rodriguez (Springfield-Escogido) started at catcher and batted eighth.  0-for-2 with one ground into double play.
Audry Perez (former St. Louis-Escogido) entered late in the game at catcher, picked one runner off, and allowed one stolen base.

Cibao beat Escogido 4-0
LIDOM Official Site Post Game

Edmundo Sosa (St. Louis-Cibaenas) started at shortstop and batted leadoff.  0-for-5 with one strikeout.
John Nogowski (Memphis-Cibaenas) started at first base and batted third.  3-for-4 with one run, one walk, and grounded into one double play.
Francisco Pena (former St. Louis-Cibaenas) started at catcher and batted eighth.  2-for-4 with one home run, one two-out RBI, and one run.

Cibaenas beat Estrellas 4-2
LIDOM Official Site Post Game

Notes:
Carlos Martinez (St. Louis-Cibaenas) will be on hand for the Cibaenas-Licey Parallel League game as part of his foundation fundraiser: Licey Official Site

Sunday's Games:
Estrellas (5-18) visits Azucareros (13-10) @ 5:00 PM AST
Cibao (12-11) visits Cibaenas (11-12) @ 5:00 PM AST
Escogido (16-7) visits Licey (12-11) @ 5:00 PM AST


Premier 12:

Notes:
Ernie Whitt (CanadaMGR) thinks Kim Kwang-Hyun (SK-South Korea) could compete in the MLB: Yonhap News Agency

Monday's Games:
Chinese Taipei (0-1) visits Mexico (1-0) @ 12:00 PM - Arturo Reyes (former Memphis) is scheduled to start for Mexico
Australia (0-1) visits Japan (1-0) @ 7:00 PM
USA (0-1) visits South Korea (1-0) @ 7:00 PM


Venezuelan League:

Kristhiam Linares (former Springfield-La Guaira) entered in the eighth and pitched to one batter.  He allowed no hits or runs.  (p-s:6-5)

Zulia beat La Guaira 3-2
LVBP Official Site Post Game

Hector Garcia (former Johnson City-Magallanes) started at first base and batted second.  2-for-4 with one RBI, one run, one walk, and one strikeout.
Ronny Cedeno (former MLB signing-Magallanes) started at second base and batted third.  2-for-4 with one double, one RBI, one run, one walk, and one strikeout.
Wilfred Vivas (former GCL-Magallanes) entered late in the game at shortstop.
Jorge Rondon (former St. Louis-Magallanes) entered in the sixth and pitched two innings.  He allowed no hits or runs, one intentional walk, and threw one wild pitch.  (p-s:19-13)(g/f:4-2)(ir-s:2-1)
Silfredo Garcia (former Springfield-Magallanes) entered in the eighth and pitched one inning.  He allowed no hits or runs.  (p-s:14-8)(g/f:0-1)

Vicente Campos (former MiLB signing-Lara) entered in the sixth and pitched to three batters.  He allowed two hits and no runs for the blown save (1) and winning decision (1-0).  (p-s:4-4)(g/f:1-0)(ir-s:1-1)
Pedro Rodriguez (former MiLB signing-Lara) entered in the ninth and pitched one inning.  He allowed no hits or runs, and struck two out.  (p-s:12-8)

Lara beat Magallanes 13-9
LVBP Official Site Post Game

Jose Garcia (former Memphis-Caracas) entered late in the game at second base and moved to first, batting second.  1-for-2 and assisted in one double play.
Wilfredo Tovar (former Memphis-Caracas) started at shortstop and batted third.  1-for-2 with one home run, one two-out RBI, and one run.

Cesar Valera (former Palm Beach-Caribes) started at shortstop and batted second.  4-for-5 with one double, three RBIs, three runs, one walk, one stolen base, and assisted in one double play.

Caribes beat Caracas 15-2
LVBP Official Site Post Game

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


Colombian League:

Notes:
Jhon Torres (Johnson City-Sincelejo) scored a run as Sincelejo beat Cartagena 4-1: El Universal

Pedro Echemendia (former Memphis-Monteria) started and pitched six and a third innings scoreless innings: LPBCol Twitter

Rayder Ascanio (Springfield-Monteria) is also playing Colombia due to Venezuelan ban.

Cardinals Winter League Notebook 9-25-19: Seth Elledge Strikes Out Two Over One Hitless/Scoreless Innings For The Hold; Zach Phillips Strikes Out One Of Two Batters & Holds One Inherited Runner On Base For The Hold; Giovanny Gallegos & Julio Rodriguez On Extreme Fatigue List

Seth Elledge - Glendale Desert Dogs

Mexican League Championship:

Xavier Scruggs (former St. Louis-Yucatan) started in right field and moved to first base, batting fifth.  0-for-4 with one strikeout.

Alex Mejia (former St. Louis-Monclova) started at shortstop and batted second.  0-for-4 with two strikeouts and assisted in one double play.
Zach Phillips (former Memphis-Monclova) entered in the sixth and pitched to two batters.  He allowed no hits or runs, and struck one out fro the hold (1).  (p-s:9-6)(g/f:0-1)(ir-s:1-0)

Yucatan beat Monclova 5-4
MiLB Official Site Post Game

Wednesday's Game:
Yucatan (1-0) visits Monclova (0-1) @ 8:30 PM ET


Nippon Professional Baseball:

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

SK beat Samsung 1-0

Thursday's Games:
Hanwha (57-83) visits NC (72-66-2) @ 4:30 AM
Kia (60-80-2) visits Lotte (48-89-3) @ 4:30 AM
LG (77-61-1) visits KT (69-70-2) @ 4:30 AM
Doosan (84-55-1) visits Samsung (59-80-1) @ 4:30 AM


Arizona Fall League:

Conner Capel (Springfield-Glendale) started in centerfield and batted sixth.  1-for-4 with one run and one walk.
Seth Elledge (Memphis-Glendale) entered in the seventh and pitched one inning.  He allowed no hits or runs, and struck two out for the hold (1).  (p-s:11-7)

Glendale beat Mexicali 7-2
MLB Official Site Post Game

Irving Lopez (Springfield-Hermosillo) started at second base and batted second.  1-for-4 with one double, one run, one strikeout, and assisted in one double play.
Ramon Mendoza (GCL-Hermosillo) entered late in the game at third base.

Salt River beat Hermosillo 4-1

Wednesday's Game:
Mexicali (0-1) visits Scottsdale (3-3) @ 6:30 PM MST
Mochis (0-0) visits Mesa (3-3) @ 6:30 PM MST
Peoria (3-3) visits Surprise (5-1) @ 6:30 PM MST
Salt River (3-3) visits Glendale (2-4) @ 6:30 PM MST


Mexican Pacific League (October 11, 2019):

Notes:
Alexis Wilson (Peoria-Culiacan) reported to Culiacan camp: LMP Official Site

Giovanny Gallegos (St. Louis-Obregon) is on the Extreme Fatigue List: Revista Strikeout Twitter


Dominican League (October 12, 2019):

Notes:
Francisco Pena (former St. Louis-Cibaenas) reported to Cibaenas camp: Cibaenas Official Site

Julio Rodriguez (Springfield-Escogido) is on the Extreme Fatigue List: Victor Baez Twitter

Cibaenas will face Escogido on October 4, 2019 as a benefit for Carlos Martinez (St. Louis-Cibaenas) foundation: Listin Diario

Cardinals Winter League Notebook 9-19-19: Jamie Romak Singles Twice, Homers Twice, & Drives In Three Runs In Doubleheader; Alejandro Mejia Doubles & Knocks In One Run; Alex Mejia Collects Three Singles

Jamie Romak - SK

Mexican League Playoffs:

Alex Mejia (former St. Louis-Monclova) started at shortstop and batted second.  3-for-4 with one strikeout and assisted in two double plays.

Monclova beat Tijuana 4-3

Xavier Scruggs (former St. Louis-Yucatan) started in right field and moved to first base, batting fifth.  1-for-4 with one double and two strikeouts.

Yucatan beat Mexico 4-1
MiLB Official Site Post Game

Thursday's Game:
Tijuana (2-2) visits Monclova (2-2) @ 8:30 PM ET


Nippon Professional Baseball:

Alejandro Mejia (former DSL-Hiroshima) started at third base and moved to first, batting sixth.  1-for-5 with one double and one RBI.

Yokohama beat Hiroshima 11-8

Friday's Games:
Yomiuri (73-61-2) visits Yokohama (70-64-3) @ 5:00 AM ET
Rakuten (67-66-4) visits Seibu (77-59-1) @ 5:00 AM ET
Chiba Lotte (67-67-4) visits Orix (57-71-6) @ 5:00 AM ET
Nippon Ham (62-69-5) visits Softbank (73-59-4) @ 5:00 AM ET


Korean Baseball Organization:

Jamie Romak (former Memphis-SK) started at third base and batted fifth.  2-for-4 with one home run, two RBIs, one run, and two strikeouts.

Doosan beat SK 6-4 in game one of doubleheader

Jamie Romak (former Memphis-SK) started at first base and batted fifth.  2-for-3 with one home run, one RBI, and two runs.

Doosan beat SK 7-3 in game two of doubleheader

Carlos Peguero (former Memphis-LG) started as designated hitter and batted sixth.  2-for-5 with two strikeouts.

NC beat LG 5-3

Friday's Games:
Kia (59-77-2) visits Doosan (81-54) @ 4:30 AM
KT (66-69-2) visits Lotte (48-84-3) @ 4:30 AM
Samsung (57-78-1) visits Hanwha (54-83) @ 4:30 AM
Kiwoom (83-56-1) visits SK (84-52-1) @ 4:30 AM


Arizona Fall League:

Conner Capel (Springfield-Glendale) started in left field and batted seventh.  1-for-3 and one outfield assist.

Surprise beat Glendale 4-2
MLB Official Site Post Game

Thursday's Games:
Mesa (0-1) visits Salt River (0-1) @ 6:30 PM MST
Peoria (1-0) visits Glendale (0-1) @ 6:30 PM MST
Scottsdale (1-0) visits Surprise (1-0) @ 6:30 PM MST


Mexican Pacific League (October 11, 2019):

Notes:
Iker Franco (former Springfield-Obregon) reported to Obregon camp: Obregon Official Site

Edgar Manzo (DSL-Jalisco) reported to Jalisco camp: Jalisco Official Twitter


Dominican League (October 12, 2019):

Notes:
Angel Rondon (Springfield), Leonardo Taveras (Palm Beach), Juan Nicasio (former St. Louis), and Carlos Martinez (St. Louis) have all been invited to Cibaenas camp: Cibaenas Official Site

Andy Pacheco (Santiago-Cibao League) died in a traffic accident: El Caribe


Puerto Rican League (November 15, 2019):

Notes:
Jose Leon (former Palm Beach-Caguas) was named hitting coach and Kiko Calero (former St. Louis-Caguas) will be returning as Caguas pitching coach: El Nuevo Dia


Asia Winter League (November 23, 2019):

Notes:
CPBL announced schedule for 2019-20 season: CPBL Stats

Cardinals Winter League Notebook 11-19-18: Carlos Martinez Wants To Pitch In The LVBP; Dean Anna Singles & Drives In Two Runs; Hector Hernandez Strikes Out Three & Allows One Run Over Five & A Third Innings

Carlos Martínez: "Vine a ver el estreno de mi hermano 'Café' en Venezuela. Me gustaría lanzar en un futuro en Venezuela" pic.twitter.com/Gf2J0F3Gto

— César Sequera Ramos (@CesarSequera11) November 18, 2018

Arizona Fall League:

Final Stats:
Andy Young (Memphis-Surprise) played in 20 games going 22-for-73 (.301) with five doubles, one triple, three home runs, 15 RBIs, 38 total bases, 13 runs, 14 walks, one stolen base, 17 strikeouts, .416 OBP, .521 SLG, and .936 OPS.
Lane Thomas (Memphis-Surprise) played in 20 games going 16-for-61 (.262) with one double, one home run, ten RBIs, 20 total bases, 11 runs, 14 walks, eight stolen bases, 18 strikeouts, three caught stealing, .385 OBP, .328 SLG, and .712 OPS.
Tommy Edman (Memphis-Surprise) played in 11 games going 10-for-42 (.238) with three doubles, five RBIs, 13 total bases, four runs, ten walks, five stolen bases, seven strikeouts, one caught stealing, .400 OBP, .310 SLG, and .710 OPS.
Jeremy Martinez (Springfield-Surprise) played in 12 games going 9-for-39 (.231) with one double, two RBIs, ten total bases, three runs, eight walks, six strikeouts, .388 OBP, .256 SLG, and .644 OPS.

Rob Kaminsky (former Palm Beach-Glendale) made ten relief appearances posting a 3-0 record, 1.64 ERA, and 1.09 WHIP.  He allowed nine hits, two earned runs, three walks, hit one batter, and struck 13 out over 11 innings.
Evan Kruczynski (Springfield-Surprise) made six starts posting a 2-2 record, 1.99 ERA, and 1.63 WHIP.  He allowed 26 hits, 12 runs (five earned), one home run, 11 walks, hit one batter, and struck 20 out over 22.2 innings.
Connor Jones (Springfield-Surprise) made nine appearances (one start) posting a 0-0 record, 4.11 ERA, 1.57 WHIP, and one hold.  He allowed 16 hits, eight runs (seven earned), eight walks, and struck 17 out over 15.1 innings.
Will Latcham (Memphis-Surprise) made ten relief appearances posting a 0-1 record, 10.32 ERA, 1.85 WHIP,  and one hold.  He allowed 13 hits, 13 earned runs, three home runs, eight walks, hit one batter, and struck eight out over 11.1 innings.
Conner Greene (Memphis-Surprise) made nine relief appearances posting a 0-2 record, 11.17 ERA, 2.90 WHIP, one hold, and one save.  He allowed 13 hits, 15 runs (12 earned), one home run, 15 walks, and struck six out over 9.2 innings.


Mexican Pacific League:

Ramon Urias (Memphis-Mochis) started at second base and batted fourth.  1-for-4 with one walk and two strikeouts.

Kevin Medrano (former 2011 draft selection-Jalisco) entered late in the game as a pinch runner and scored one run.
Daric Barton (former Peoria-Jalisco) started at first base and batted fifth.  0-for-3 with one run, two walks, and three strikeouts.

Jalisco beat Mochis 8-6
LMP Official Site Post Game

Randy Arozarena (Memphis-Navojoa) started in left field and batted second.  0-for-3 with one run, one hit by pitch, and one strikeout.

Navojoa beat Obregon 5-4
LMP Official Site Post Game

Arturo Reyes (Memphis-Hermosillo) started and pitched five innings.  He allowed five hits, two runs (one earned), two walks, and struck six out.  (p-s:88-59)(g/f:6-3)

Mazatlan beat Hermosillo 6-2
LMP Official Site Post Game

No Games Scheduled For Monday


Venezuelan League:

Wilfredo Tovar (former Memphis-Caracas) started at shortstop and batted second.  3-for-5 with one run, one throwing error, and assisted in two double plays.

Jose Martinez (St. Louis-La Guaira) started at first base and batted third.  0-for-2 with one RBI, two walks, and assisted in one double play.

Caracas beat La Guaira 8-1
LVBP Official Site Post Game

Rafael Ortega (former Memphis-Caribes) started in centerfield and batted leadoff.  3-for-4 with one double and one run.
Cesar Valera (former Palm Beach-Caribes) started in left field and moved to third base, batting second. 1-for-2 with one RBI, two runs, one walk, and one hit by pitch.
Hunter Cervenka (MiLB signing-Caribes) entered in the fifth and pitched to two batters.  He allowed no hits or runs, and struck one out for the winning decision (1-0).  (p-s:5-4)(g/f:1-0)(ir-s:1-0)

Imeldo Diaz (State College-Margarita) started at shortstop and batted seventh.  0-for-3 and assisted in one double play.

Caribes beat Margarita 7-2 in game one of doubleheader
LVBP Official Site Post Game

Rafael Ortega (former Memphis-Caribes) started in centerfield and batted leadoff.  1-for-4 with two runs, one walk, and grounded into one double play.
Cesar Valera (former Palm Beach-Caribes) started in left field and batted second.  2-for-5 with one double, one RBI, one run, and one strikeout.

Imeldo Diaz (State College-Margarita) entered late in the game at shortstop  and batted leadoff.  0-for-2 at the plate.

Caribes beat Margarita 9-2 in game two of doubleheader

Rayder Ascanio (Peoria-Magallanes) started at shortstop and batted ninth.  1-for-4 with one run, one strikeout, grounded into one double play, and assisted in one double play.
Pedro Rodriguez (former MiLB signing-Magallanes) entered in the ninth and pitched one inning.  He allowed one hit, no runs, and struck one out.  (p-s:19-14)(g/f:2-0)

Ildemaro Vargas (former Springfield-Lara) started at second base and batted leadoff.  0-for-4 with one ground into double play and assisted in two double plays.
Rangel Ravelo (Memphis-Lara) started as designated hitter and batted third.  2-for-4 with one ground into double play.

Magallanes beat Lara 6-1
LVBP Official Site Post Game

Notes:
Carlos Martinez (St. Louis-Cibaenas) has said he would like to play alongside Jose Martinez ( St. Louis-La Guaira) in the LVBP: Lider

Jose Martinez (St. Louis-La Guaira) will continue to work on his hitting this winter: Lider

Monday's Game:
La Guaira (13-18) visits Caracas (16-15) @ 5:00 PM AST


Venezuelan Parallel League:

Stats:
Carlos Talavera (former Johnson City-Aragua B) has played in 20 games going 22-for-53 (.415) with three doubles, two triples, one home run, ten RBIs, 32 total bases, eight runs, 14 walks, three stolen bases, seven strikeouts, grounded into one double play, one caught stealing, .537 OBP, and .604 SLG.

Monday's Games:
Aragua (11-12) visits Aragua B (6-15-3) @ 10:00 AM VST
Philadelphia (9-15-1) visits Los Angeles (14-6-2) @ 10:00 AM VST


Dominican League:

Dean Anna (former St. Louis-Escogido) started at third base and batted leadoff.  1-for-4 with two two-out RBIs and one strikeout.

Escogido beat Cibao 4-3
LIDOM Official Site Post Game

Audry Perez (former St. Louis-Estrellas) started at catcher and batted seventh.  1-for-3 with one ground into double play and allowed two stolen bases.
Alberto Rosario (former St. Louis-Estrellas) entered late in the game at catcher.
Evan MacLane (former St. Louis-Estrellas) started and pitched four innings.  He allowed two hits, one unearned run, one walk, and struck one out.  (g/f:6-2)

Azucareros beat Estrellas 4-3
LIDOM Official Site Post Game

Monday's Game:
Azucareros (13-15) visits Cibao (14-14) @ 6:30 PM AST


Veracruz League:

Francisco Rivera (former Palm Beach-Galvan) started as designted hitter and batted fourth.  1-for-3 with one run.

Xalapa beat Galvan 7-5 (11/17/18)


Puerto Rican League:

Anthony Garcia (former Memphis-Carolina) started as designated hitter and batted third.  0-for-3 with one strikeout.

Caguas beat Carolina 2-0 in game one of doubleheader

Anthony Garcia (former Memphis-Carolina) started in right field and batted third.  0-for-3 with one RBI and one sac fly.
Delvin Perez (State College-Carolina) started at shortstop and batted ninth.  0-for-2 with one walk, one strikeout, grounded into one double play, one throwing error, and assisted in one double play.

Jonathan Rodriguez (former Memphis-Caguas) started at first base and batted sixth.  1-for-2 with one double, one run, one walk, one strikeout, and assisted in one double play.
Javier Machuca (former GCL-Caguas) entered in the seventh and pitched one inning.  He allowed one hit, no runs, threw one wild pitch, and struck one out.  (p-s:7-6)(g/f:2-0)

Carolina beat Caguas 6-4 in game two of doubleheader
LBPRC Official Site Post Game

Yariel Gonzalez (Peoria-Mayaguez) started at first base and batted sixth.  0-for-3 and assisted in one double play.

Hector Hernandez (former Palm Beach-Santurce) started and pitched 5.1 innings.  He allowed six hits, one earned run, one home run, one walk, and struck three out for the losing decision (0-1).  (g/f:9-3)

Mayaguez beat Santurce 1-0 in game one of doubleheader

Yariel Gonzalez (Peoria-Mayaguez) started at first base and batted sixth.  0-for-3 with one run.

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

No Games Scheduled For Monday


Pan-American U23 (November 23, 2018):

Notes:
Neder Horta (former St. Louis scout-Colombian MGR) and Jhon Torres (GCL-Sincelejo) will be a prt of the Colombian team: El Meridiano

Cardinals Winter League Notebook 10-13-18: Arturo Reyes Strikes Out Four & Allows One Run Over Four Innings; Andy Young Singles, Doubles, & Drives In One Run; Anthony Garcia Doubles & Knocks In One Run

Arturo Reyes - Naranjeros de Hermosillo

Nicaraguan Summer League Championship:

Fidencio Flores (former GCL-Boer) pitched five innings and Edgard Montiel (former DSL-Boer) also played as the game was suspended in middle of seventh inning with Danots leading Boer 9-4: CNBS Official Site

Saturday's Games:
Completion of Friday's game beginning at 4:00 PM
Dantos leads series 1-0


Korean Baseball Organization:

Jamie Romak (former Memphis-SK) started at first base and batted third.  2-for-5 with two strikeouts.

LG beat SK 3-2

Xavier Scruggs (former St. Louis-NC) started as designated hitter and batted fifth.  0-for-4 with one walk and two strikeouts.

Hanwha beat NC 10-8

Sunday's Game:
Doosan (92-51) visits Lotte (68-73-2) @ 12:00 AM


Chinese Professional Baseball:

Nick Additon (former Memphis-Chinatrust) entered in the fourth and pitched 2.1 innings.  He allowed four hits, four earned runs, one home run, one walk, and struck one out.

Fubon beat Chinatrust 6-5


Arizona Fall League:

Rob Kaminsky (former Palm Beach-Glendale) entered in the eighth and pitched to three batters.  He allowed one hit, no runs, and one walk.  (p-s:7-3)(g/f:1-0)(ir-s:1-1)

Lane Thomas (Memphis-Surprise) started in right field and batted fifth.  0-for-2 with one run, two walks, one stolen base, and one strikeout.
Andy Young (Memphis-Surprise) started at second base and batted eighth.  2-for-4 with one double, one two-out RBI, one run, one strikeout, and assisted in one double play.

Surprise beat Glendale 4-1
MLB Official Site Post Game

Saturday's Games:
Bowman's Hitting Challenge


Mexican Pacific League:

Alexis Wilson (State College-Culiacan) started at catcher and batted eighth.  1-for-4 with one double and allowed one stolen base.

Navojoa beat Culiacan 8-2
LMP Official Site Post Game

Cedric Hunter (former Memphis-Hermosillo) started in right field and batted fifth.  0-for-3 with one strikeout.
Arturo Reyes (Memphis-Hermosillo) started and pitched four innings.  He allowed four hits, one earned run, hit one batter, and struck four out for the losing decision (0-1).  (p-s:59-39)(g/f:3-2)

Mexicali beat Hermosillo 3-0
LMP Official Site Post Game

Saturday's Games:
Mazatlan (0-0) visits Jalisco (0-0) @ 9:30 PM CT
Obregon (0-0) visits Mochis (0-0) @ 9:30 PM MT


Venezuelan League:

Wilfredo Tovar (Memphis-Caracas) started at shortstop and batted second.  0-for-4 with one strikeout.
Anthony Garcia (former Memphis-Caracas) started in left field and batted fourth.  1-for-3 with one double, one RBI, and one walk.

Caracas beat La Guaira 4-1
LVBP Official Site Post Game

Rangel Ravelo (Memphis-Lara) started in left field and moved to first base, batting second.  2-for-3 with one double, two walks, and one strikeout.

Lara beat Margartita 5-3
LVBP Official Site Post Game

Ronny Cedeno (former MLB signing-Magallanes) started at third base and batted fifth.  0-for-2 at the plate.
Rayder Ascanio (Peoria-Magallanes) started at shortstop and batted ninth.  1-for-1 with one two-out RBI and assisted in one douible play.

Magallanes leads Aragua 3-2, middle of fourth inning
LVBP Official Site

Will Changarotty (State College-Zulia) entered in the seventh and pitched one inning.  He allowed no hits or runs.  (p-s:13-8)(g/f:2-1)(ir-s:3-0)

Cesar Valera (former Palm Beach-Caribes) entered late in the game at second base and batted leadoff.  2-for-3 with one RBI, one fielding error, and assissted in one double plays.
Jose Godoy (Palm Beach-Caribes) entered late in the game at catcher and batted ninth.  1-for-1 with one two-out RBI, one run, and one walk.

Zulia beat Caribes 5-3
LVBP Official Site Post Game

Saturday's Games:
Caracas (1-0) visits La Guaira (0-1) @ 3:00 PM VET
Margarita (0-1) visits Lara (1-0) @ 5:00 PM VET
Zulia (1-0) visits Caribes (0-1) @ 6:00 PM PM VET
Magallanes (0-0) visits Aragua (0-0) @ 6:00 PM VET


Dominican League:

Notes:
Carlos Martinez (St. Louis-Cibaenas) visits the Cibaenas team during the past week: Cibaenas Official Twitter

Raul Valdes (former St. Louis-Azucareros) was named opening day starter for Azucareros: Azucareros Official Site

Yefri Perez (former MiLB signing-Cibaenas) is slated to start in centerfield for Cibaenas' opening day: Listin Diario

Audry Perez (former St. Louis-Estrellas) is expected to be in the Estrellas' opening day starting lineup: Listin Diario

Saturday's Games:
Cibao (0-0) visits Escogido (0-0) @ 2:00 PM AST
Estrellas (0-0) visits Azucareros (0-0) @ 5:00 PM VST
Liucey (0-0) visits Cibaenas @ (0-0) 6:00 PM VET

Colombian League (November 2, 2018):

Notes:

LCBP released their 2018-19 schedule: LCBP Official Site

Cardinals Winter League Notebook 2-4-17: Joel Pineiro Strikes Out One Over One Hitless/Scoreless Inning; Carlos Martinez Confirms Pitching In WBC After Missing Out On LIDOM; Randy Ruiz Singles

Joel Pineiro - Criollos de Caguas

Australian Baseball League Playoffs:

Sunday's Game:
Adelaide (1-1) visits Brisbane (1-1) @ 1:00 PM AEST


Caribbean Series:

Ruben Gotay (former Memphis-Caguas) started at first base and batted fifth.  0-for-4 with one ground into double play and assisted in one double play.
Randy Ruiz (former MiLB signing-Caguas) started as designated hitter and batted sixth.  1-for-3 at the plate.
Joel Pineiro (former St. Louis-Caguas) entered in the sixth and pitched one inning.  He allowed no hits or runs, and struck one out.  (p-s:13-9)(g/f:2-0)

Yunior Paumier (Holguin-Granma) started at third base and batted second.  2-for-5 with one double, one run, and assisted in one double play.
Alfredo Despaigne (Granma) started as designated hitter and batted fourth.  1-for-3 with one RBI, two runs, and two walks.
William Saavedra (Pinar del Rio-Granma) started at first base and batted fifth.  3-for-4 with one double, one home run, three RBIs, one run, and assisted in one double play.
Dennis Laza (Granma) started in left field and batted sixth.  0-for-2 with one run, two walks, and one stolen base.
Carlos Benitez (Granma) started at second base and batted seventh.  2-for-3 with one double, two RBIs (one w/two-outs), one sac fly, grounded into one double play, and assisted in one double play.
Frank Morejon (Industriales-Granma) started at catcher and batted eighth.  2-for-4 and one passed ball.
Yoelkis Cespedes (Granma) started in right field and batted ninth.  1-for-4 with one double.
Vladimir Garcia (Ciego de Avila-Granma) started and pitched six innings.  He allowed five hits, one earned run, one walk, and struck two out.  (p-s:88-56)(g/f:9-4)
Livan Moinelo (Pinar del Rio-Granma) entered in the seventh and pitched two innings.  He allowed two hits, no runs, one walk, and struck two out for the hold (1).  (p-s:33-19)(g/f:3-0)
Miguel Lahera (Artemisa-Granma) entered in the ninth and pitched one inning.  He allowed one hit and no runs.  (p-s:11-7)(g/f:1-1)

Granma beat Caguas 6-1
LMP Official Site Post Game

Pedro Rodriguez (former MiLB signing-Zulia) entered in the ninth and pitched to four batters.  He allowed two hits, four earned runs, one home run, and one walk for the losing decision (0-1).  (p-s:18-11)(g/f:1-0)

Mexicali beat Zulia 5-1
LMP Official Site Post Game

Notes:
Cuba and Panama could return, full-time, for the 2018 Caribbean Series: Lider

Saturday's Games:
Licey (0-2) visits Caguas (0-3) @ 3:00 PM ET
Granma (2-0) visits Zulia (1-0) @ 7:00 PM ET


World Baseball Classic (March 6, 2017):

Notes:
Carlos Martinez (St. Louis-Cibaenas) said negotiations didn't work out for him to pitch for Cibaenas (Dominican League) but confirmed he will launch in the WBC: El Caribe

Cardinals Winter League Notebook 2-2-17: Curt Smith Helps Chinandega Win The Latin American Series; Carlos Martinez & Alex Reyes Named To Dominican Republic's World Baseball Classic Rotation; Donovan Solano Singles

Curt Smith (Left) - Tigres de Chinandega

Australian Baseball League Playoffs:

Friday's Game:
Brisbane (21-18) visits Adelaide (23-17) @ 7:00 PM ACT


Latin American Series:

Notes:
Chinandega returned home with the championship trophy: La Prensa


Caribbean Series:

Roel Santos (Granma) started in centerfield and batted leadoff.  2-for-4 with one double, one triple, two RBIs, and one run.
Lazaro Blanco (Granma) started and pitched 6.1 innings.  He allowed five hits, no runs, three walks, and struck six out for the winning decision (1-0).  (p-s:104-62)(g/f:3-7)
Livan Moinelo (Pinar del Rio-Granma) entered in the seventh and pitched 2.2 innings.  He allowed two hits, no runs, and struck two out for the save (1).  (p-s:39-26)(g/f:2-4)

Donovan Solano (former Memphis-Licey) started at second base and batted sixth.  1-for-4 with one strikeout.

Granma beat Licey 4-0
LMP Official Site Post Game

Randy Ruiz (former MiLB signing-Caguas) started as designated hitter and batted fourth.  0-for-4 with two strikeouts.
Ruben Gotay (former Memphis-Aguadilla/Caguas) started at first base and batted fifth.  0-for-3 with one walk.
J.C. Romero (former St. Louis-Santurce/Caguas) entered in the seventh and pitched to three batters.  He allowed one hit, one earned run, and one home run for the blown save (1).  (p-s:10-7)(g/f:2-0)(ir-s:2-2)

Mexicali beat Caguas 4-2
LMP Official Site Post Game

Notes:
Julian Javier (former St. Louis-Cibao) donated equipment to Dominican kids: Cibao Official Site

Bartolo Hernandez (former agent) denies he trafficked Cubans: El Vocero

The Caribbean Confederation is negotiating making Cuba a member: El Vocero

Thursday's Games:
Zulia (0-0) visits Caguas (0-1) @ 5:00 PM ET
Mexicali (1-0) visits Licey (0-1) @ 9:00 PM ET


World Baseball Classic (Marc 6, 2017):

Notes:
Ty Kelly (former Memphis) excited to represent Israel after trip: WBC Official Site

Shohei Otani (Nippon Ham) will not pitch in the World Baseball Classic due to ankle injury: Carlos Yamazaki Twitter

Jeong Keon-Woo (Hanwha) has pulled out due to knee injury: Yonhap News Agency

Carlos Martinez (St. Louis) and Alex Reyes (St. Louis) will pitch out of the rotation for the Dominican Republic: WBC Official Site

Edgar Renteria (former St. Louis-Colombia) is proud to see his team looked at like a Cinderella: El Heraldo

Cardinals Winter League Notebook 1-28-17: Donovan Solano Doubles & Drives In One Run; Fidencio Flores Strikes Out One Over One Hitless/Scoreless Inning; Francisco Rivera Singles Twice & Walks

Donovan Solano - Tigres del Licey

Mexican Pacific League Championship:

Stats:
Eugenio Velez (former Memphis-Mochis) has played in 17 games going 18-for-67 (.269) with three doubles, one triple, three home runs, nine RBIs, 32 total bases, 11 runs, two walks, three stolen bases, ten strikeouts, two caught stealing, .286 OBP, .478 SLG, and .763 OPS.

Saturday's Game:
Mexicali (3-2) visits Mochis (2-3) @ 6:00 PM MT


Dominican League Championship:

Donovan Solano (former Memphis-Licey) started at third base and batted second.  1-for-4 with one double, one RBI, grounded into one double play, and assisted in one double play.

Cibaenas beat Licey 7-3
LIDOM Official Site Post Game

Notes:
Carlos Martinez (St. Louis-Cibaenas) finished in second place for Dominican Republic 2016 Pitcher of the Year: Listin Diario

Angel Castro (former Memphis-Cibaenas) was named starter for the final game: Kevin Cabral Twitter

Saturday's Game:
Licey (4-4) visits Cibaenas (4-4) @ 8:00 PM AST


Australian Baseball League:

Malik Collymore (former Johnson City-Sydney) started as designated hitter and batted leadoff.  0-for-5 with one run and two strikeouts.

Adelaide beat Sydney 15-3
Adelaide Official Site Post Game

Sunday's Games:
Sydney (15-23) visits Adelaide (22-17) @ 12:00 PM ACT
Brisbane (20-18) visits Canberra (20-19) @ 1:00 PM AET
Melbourne (26-13) visits Perth (13-26) @ 4:00 PM AWST


Latin American Series:

Edgard Montiel (former DSL-Chinandega) started as designated hitter and batted third.  1-for-4 with one double, one run, and grounded into one double play.
Curt Smith (former Springfield-Chinandega) started in right field and batted fourth.  1-for-3 with one double, one run, and one hit by pitch.
Fidencio Flores (former GCL-Chinandega) entered in the seventh and pitched one inning.  He allowed no hits or runs, and struck one out.  (p-s:11-7)

Francisco Rivera (former Palm Beach-Xalapa) started at first base and batted third.  2-for-3 with one walk.

Chinandega beat Xalapa 7-2
LCBP Official Site Post Game

Saturday's Games:
Panama (1-1) visits Chinandega (2-0) @ 3:00 PM
Xalapa (0-2) visits Monteria (1-1) @ 7:30 PM


Caribbean Series (February 1, 2017):

Notes:
Ruben Gotay (former Memphis-Aguadilla/Caguas), Randy Ruiz (former MiLB signing-Caguas), Joel Pineiro (former St. Louis-Caguas), and J.C. Romero (former St. Louis-Santurce) are included on the Caguas roster: ESPN Deportes

Cardinals Winter League Notebook 1-23-17: Jonathan Rivera Finished With A Slash Line Of .357/.379/.429 In Panama; Donovan Solano Singles Twice, Doubles, & Drives In One Run; Randy Ruiz Doubles & Knocks In One Run

Jonathan Rivera - Aguilas de Metropolitanas

Cuban League Championship:

Granma, with the help of Alfredo Despaigne and Guillermo Aviles, won the championship over Avila and will advance to the 2017 Caribbean Series: Baseball de Cuba


Venezuelan League Championship:

Stats:
Ildemaro Vargas (former Palm Beach-Lara) has played in 12 games going 12-for-47 (.255) with three doubles, four RBIs, 15 total bases, nine runs, ten walks, three strikeouts, two caught stealing, .390 OBP, .319 SLG, and .709 OPS.
Ronny Cedeno (former MLB signing-Zulia) has played in ten games going 8-for-35 (.229) with six RBIs, eight total bases, one run, four walks, nine strikeouts, one caught stealing, .308 OBP, .229 SLG, and .536 OPS.

Pedro Rodriguez (former MiLB signing-Caribes/Lara) has made four relief appearances posting a 0-0 record, 2.25 ERA, and 0.75 WHIP.  He's allowed three hits, one earned run, and struck two out over four innings.

Monday's Game:
Lara (0-2) visits Zulia (2-0) @ 7:00 PM VET


Mexican Pacific League Championship:

Eugenio Velez (former Memphis-Mochis) started in left field and batted leadoff.  1-for-4 with one strikeout.

Mexicali beat Mochis 7-2
LMP Official Site Post Game

No Game Scheduled For Monday


Dominican League Championship:

Brayan Pena (St. Louis free agent-Cibaenas) entered late in the game at catcher and batted ninth.  1-for-2 with one two-out RBI and one run.

Donovan Solano (former Memphis-Licey) started at second base and batted second.  3-for-5 with one double, one two-out RBI, one run, one strikeout, and assisted in one double play.

Licey beat Cibaenas 9-6
Listin Diario Post Game

Notes:
Licey and Cibaenas before Sunday's game took a moment of silence for Yordano Ventura (Kansas City-Cibaenas) and Andy Marte (KT-Cibaenas).  Hector Luna (former St. Louis-Cibaenas) and Brayan Pena (St. Louis-Cibaenas) showed the most emotion:  El Caribe and El Caribe

Carlos Martinez (St. Louis-Cibaenas) is nominated for Dominican Pitcher of the Year: El Caribe

No Game Scheduled For Monday


Puerto Rican League Championship:

Randy Ruiz (former MiLB signing-Caguas) started as designated hitter and batted fourth.  1-for-4 with one double, one RBI, and one strikeout.
Ruben Gotay (former Memphis-Caguas) started at first base and batted fifth.  1-for-4 with one RBI, one strikeout, and assisted in one double play.
Justin Wright (Memphis free agent-Caguas) entered in the fourth and pitched to one batter.  He allowed one hit and no runs.  (ir-s:2-0)

J.C. Romero (former St. Louis-Santurce) entered in the eighth and pitched one inning.  He allowed no hits or runs, one walk, and picked one runner off.  (g/f:2-0)

Notes:
Randy Ruiz (former MiLB signing-Caguas) brought his son, R.J., out before the game to play in the field: Primera Hora

Caguas beat Santurce 4-1
LBPRC Official Site Post Game

No Game Scheduled For Monday


Australian Baseball League:

Stats:
Malik Collymore (former Johnson City-Sydney) has played in 35 games going 38-for-135 (.281) with six doubles, three home runs, 22 RBIs, 53 total bases, 20 runs, 19 walks, 13 stolen bases, 32 strikeouts, four caught stealing, .372 OBP, .393 SLG, and .764 OPS.


Panama League Championship:

Notes:
Panama Metro beat Cocle 3-2 in the playoff game: ProbeisOficial Twitter

Panama Metro won the championship over Panama, 6-4: TV Max Deportes

Jonathan Rivera (Johnson City-Metropolitanas) finished with a .357 AVG with .379 OBP, .429 SLG, and .808 OPS.


Latin American Series (Hosted By Colombia - January 26, 2017):

Thursday's Games:
Xalapa (Veracruz) visits Panama Metro (Panama) @ 3:00 PM
Chinandega (Nicaragua) visits Monteria (Colombia) @ 7:00 PM


Asia Professional Baseball Challenge (November 16, 2017):

Notes:
Will be a three-day tournament between the champions of the NPB, KBO, and CPBL: Yonhap News Agency

Cardinals Winter League Notebook 1-18-17: Hector Luna Doubles & Drives In Two Runs; Curt Smith Singles Twice, Walks Twice, & Knocks In Two Runs; Notes On Carlos Martinez, Carlos Beltran, & Joel Pineiro

Hector Luna - Aguilas Cibaenas

Venezuelan League Playoffs:

Ronny Cedeno (former MLB signing-Zulia) started at third base and batted ninth.  0-for-3 at the plate.

Zulia beat Caribes 1-0
LVBP Official Site Post Game

Notes:
Lara won the series over La Guaira four games to one and Zulia did the same against Caribes

No Games Scheduled For Wednesday


Mexican Pacific League Playoffs:

Efren Navarro (former Memphis-Hermosillo) started at first base and batted third.  1-for-4 with two strikeouts.

Mexicali beat Hermosillo 6-1
LMP Official Site Post Game

Wednesday's Games:
Culiacan (2-3) visits Mochis (3-2) @ 8:00 PM MT
Hermosillo (2-3) visits Mexicali (3-2) @ 7:30 PM PT


Dominican League Playoffs:

Hector Luna (former St. Louis-Cibaenas) started as designated hitter and batted sixth.  1-for-4 with one double, two two-out RBIs, and two strikeouts.
Rainel Rosario (former Springfield-Cibaenas) started in right field and batted eighth.  0-for-4 at the plate.

Cibaenas beat Cibao 4-3
Listin Diario Post Game

Donovan Solano (former Memphis-Licey) started at third base and batted seventh.  2-for-3 with one two-out RBI, one hit by pitch, and assisted in one double play.

Tommy Pham (St. Louis-Escogido) started in centerfield and batted third.  0-for-4 with one strikeout.

Licey beat Escogido 3-1
Listin Diario Post Game

Notes:
Carlos Martinez (St. Louis-Cibaenas) confirmed he will pitch for Cibaenas: Generacion Deportiva Twitter

2017 Playoff Final Standings:
1. Cibaenas 14-4*
2. Licey 9-9*
3. Cibao 8-10
4. Escogido 5-13
*-advanced to the championship

No Games Scheduled For Wednesday


Puerto Rican League Playoffs:

Randy Ruiz (former MiLB signing-Caguas) started as designated hitter and batted fifth.  1-for-4 with one double, one two-out RBI, and one strikeout.
Ruben Gotay (former Memphis-Caguas) started at first base and batted sixth.  0-for-3 with one walk, two strikeouts, and assisted in one double play.

Caguas beat Santurce 4-2
LBPRC Official Site Post Game

Notes:
Carlos Beltran (former St. Louis-Santurce) begin preparing for the World Baseball Classic: Primera Hora

Joel Pinerio (former St. Louis-Caguas) has not pitch since December 27, 2016 due to elbow soreness and would like to throw in the World Baseball Classic: El Nuevo Dia

Wednesday's Game:
Santurce (1-2) visits Caguas (2-1) @ 7:15 PM AST


Nicaraguan League Playoffs:

Edgard Montiel (former DSL-Chinandega) started at first base and batted third.  1-for-5 with two strikeouts.
Curt Smith (former Springfield-Chinandega) started in right field and batted fourth.  2-for-3 with one RBI and two walks.

Chinandega beat Rivas 3-1
LBPN Official Site Post Game

Wednesday's Game:
Rivas (1-3) visits Chinandega (3-1) @ 6:00 PM


Australian Baseball League:

Thursday's Games:
Adelaide (16-18) visits Melbourne (24-8) @ 7:00 PM AET
Perth (12-20) visits Brisbane (14-17) @ 6:30 PM AEST


Colombian League Championship:

Monteria beat Sincelejo 2-0

Wednesday's Game:
Sincelejo (1-2) visits Monteria (2-1) @ 7:00 PM


Veracruz League Championship:

Notes:
Francisco Rivera (former Palm Beach-Xalapa) helped lead Xalapa to the championship against Minatitlan: LBE Ver Twitter


Panama League:

Notes:
Jonathan Rivera (Johnson City-Metropolitanas) leads the team with four doubles: Metropolitanas Official Twitter


Latin American Series (January 26, 2017):

Notes:
Schedule is set for the Latin American Series: LBPN Official Site