Cardinals Winter League Notebook 11-15-18: Connor Jones Named AFL Top Ten Standout; Williams Perez Strikes Out Three Over Five Scoreless Innings For The Win; Yadier Molina Wants To Play In Puerto Rico & Venezuela

Sharp outing in relief for #Cardinals RHP Connor Jones, whose stuff looks a grade better in short stints. Heavy FB runs up to 96; hard CB 80-83 flashed sharp action and two-plane finish. pic.twitter.com/KfEAUuli4g

— Adam McInturff (@2080adam) November 10, 2018

Arizona Fall League:

Tommy Edman (Memphis-Surprise) started at second base and batted leadoff.  2-for-5 with one double, two RBIs (one w/two-outs), one run, one hit by pitch, one strikeout, and one throwing error.
Andy Young (Memphis-Surprise) started as designated hitter and batted fifth.  0-for-5 with one RBI and two strikeouts.
Evan Kruczynski (Springfield-Surprise) started and pitched three innings.  He allowed six hits, three runs (two earned), two walks, and struck three out for the losing decision (2-2).  (p-s:59-35)(g/f:2-1)
Connor Jones (Springfield-Surprise) entered in the fourth and pitched two innings.  He allowed one hit, one unearned run, two walks, and struck three out.  (p-s:37-19)(g/f:2-1)
Will Latcham (Memphis-Surprise) entered in the eighth and pitched one inning.  He allowed one hit, one earned run, one home run, hit one batter, and struck two out.  (p-s:15-10)(g/f:0-1)

Mesa beat Surprise 10-6

Notes:
Connor Jones (Springfield-Surprise) was named a top ten AFL standout: MLB Official Site

Thursday's Games:
Salt River (16-13) visits Glendale (11-18) @ 12:35 PM MST
Scottsdale (14-14) visits Peoria (20-9) @ 12:35 PM MST
Surprise (11-18) visits Mesa (14-14) @ 12:35 PM MST


Mexican Pacific League:

Maikel Cleto (former St. Louis-Obregon) entered in the ninth and pitched one inning.  He allowed one hit, no runs, and struck one out for the save (1).  (p-s:19-12)(g/f:0-1)

Obregon beat Mazatlan 4-2
LMP Official Site Post Game

Daric Barton (former Peoria-Jalisco) started at first base and batted fourth.  0-for-4 with two strikeouts and assisted in one double play.
Kevin Medrano (former 2011 draft selection-Jalisco) started in left field and batted seventh.  0-for-3 with one ground into double play.
Niko Vasquez (former Springfield-Jalisco) started as designated hitter and batted eighth.  0-for-3 with one strikeout.

Irving Lopez (Palm Beach-Hermosillo) entered late in the game as designated hitter and batted sixth.  0-for-1 at the plate.

Hermosillo beat Jalisco 8-0
LMP Official Site Post Game

Ramon Urias (Memphis-Mochis) started at second base and batted fourth.  0-for-3 with one run, two walks, one strikeout, and assisted in two double plays.

Culiacan beat Mochis 6-4
LMP Official Site Post Game

Notes:
Randy Arozarena (Memphis-Morelos) could be added to the Navojoa active roster: Mayos Navojoa Fan Twitter

Thursday's Games:
Mazatlan (15-13) visits Obregon (14-14) @ 7:10 PM MST
Jalisco (12-16) visits Hermosillo (13-15) @ 7:30 PM MST
Culiacan (17-11) visits Mochis (13-15) @ 7:30 PM MST
Navojoa (12-15) visits Mexicali (15-12) @ 7:30 PM MST


Venezuelan League:

Ildemaro Vargas (former Springfield-Lara) started at second base and batted leadoff.  1-for-5 with one run and assisted in two double plays.
Rangel Ravelo (Memphis-Lara) started as designated hitter and batted fourth.  2-for-3 with one double, two RBIs, and two walks.
Williams Perez (MiLB signing-Lara) started and pitched five innings.  He allowed three hits, no runs, one walk, and struck three out for the winning decision (3-0).  (p-s:61-41)(g/f:7-2)
Vicente Campos (former MiLB signing-Lara) entered in the eighth and pitched two innings.  He allowed no hits or runs, and stuck one out.  (p-s:22-14)(g/f:1-3)

Johny Celis (former MiLB tryout-Margarita) entered late in the game as a pinch hitter and batted sixth.  0-for-1 at the plate.
Imeldo Diaz (State College-Margarita) started at shortstop and batted eighth.  0-for-3 and assisted in one double play.
Kender Villegas (former Palm Beach-Margarita) entered in the sixth and pitched to eight batters.  He allowed four hits, four earned runs, two walks, and struck one out.  (p-s:33-18)(g/f:0-1)

Lara beat Margarita 6-0
LVBP Official Site Post Game

Rafael Ortega (former Memphis-Caribes) started in centerfield and batted leadoff.  0-for-2 with one strikeouts.
Cesar Valera (former Palm Beach-Caribes) started at second base and batted third.  0-for-1 with one walk, one strikeout, and assisted in one double play.

Ronny Cedeno (former St. Louis signing-Magallanes) started at second base and batted second.  1-for-3 with two RBIs, one strikeout, grounded into one double play, one fielding error, and assisted in one double play.

Magallanes beat Caribes 7-1 by forfeit
LVBP Official Site Post Game

Wilfredo Tovar (former Memphis-Caracas) started at shortstop and batted leadoff.  0-for-4 with one strikeout and assisted in two double plays.

Will Changarotty (State College-Zulia) entered in the fifth and pitched two innings.  He allowed one hit, no runs, and struck one out for the winning decision (1-1).  (p-s:28-19)(g/f:1-1)(ir-s:2-0)

Zulia beat Caracas 4-1
LVBP Official Site Post Game

Notes:
Alex Gonzalez (Detroit free agent-Caracas) plans to join Caracas next week: LVBP Official Site

Yadier Molina (St. Louis-Carolina) would like to play with St. Louis teammate Jose Martinez (St. Louis-La Guaira) in the LVBP: Lider

Thursday's Games:
Caribes (11-15) visits Magallanes (12-14) for a doubleheader beginning @ 4:00 PM VST
Lara (18-11) visits Margarita (16-13) @ 5:00 PM VST
Caracas (15-12) visits Zulia @ 6:00 PM VST
La Guaira (13-14) visits Aragua (10-16) @ 6:00 PM VST


Venezuelan Parallel League:

Carlos Talavera (former Johnson City-Aragua B) started in left field and batted fourth.  0-for-1 at the plate.

Boston and Aragua B tied 1-1in 8 innings in game one of doubleheader

Carlos Talavera (former Johnson City-Aragua B) started in right field and batted sixth.  2-for-2 with one triple, two RBIs, one run, one walk, and one caught stealing.

Aragua B beat Boston 3-2 in game two of doubleheader

Thursday's Games:
Philadelphia (7-14-1) visits Aragua (11-10) @ 9:00 AM VST
Los Angeles (13-5-2) visits Boston (10-5-2) @ 10:00 AM VST


Dominican League:

Robelys Reyes (former Springfield-Escoigdo) entered late in the game at second base.

Donovan Solano (former Memphis-Licey) started at second base and moved to third, batting second.  2-for-3 with one triple, two runs, and one walk.

Licey beat Escogido 3-1
LIDOM Official Site Post Game

Raul Valdes (former St. Louis-Azucareros) started and pitched six innings.  He allowed six hits, two earned runs, one home run, one walk, and struck four out.  (g/f:4-4)

Rainel Rosario (former Springfield-Cibaenas) started in right field and batted fifth.  2-for-3 with one double, one home run, two RBIs, one run, one walk, and one strikeout.

Azucareros beat Cibaenas 5-3
LIDOM Official Site Post Game

Notes:
Jose Miguel Fernandez (Anaheim) and Odrisamer Despaigne (Anaheim free agent) have signed to to play for Estrellas: Estrellas Official Site

No Games Scheduled For Thursday


Colombian League:

Geddy Guerra (former VSL-Monteria) entered in the eighth and pitched two innings.  He allowed three hits, one earned run, one walk, and struck one out.  (p-s:20-13)(g/f:1-3)

Cartagena beat Monteria 4-0
LCBP Official Site Post Game

Jose Calero (former GCL-Sincelejo) entered in the eighth and pitched one inning.  He allowed one hit, no runs, and struck two out for the hold (2).

Enrique Perez (Johnson City-Barranquilla) entered in the eighth and pitched to one batter.  He allowed one hit, one earned run, one walk, and threw one wild pitch for the blown save (1) and losing decision (0-1).
Jackson Solarte (former VSL-Barranquilla) entered in the ninth and pitched to one batter.  He allowed no hits or runs.

Sincelejo beat Barranquilla 6-3
LCBP Official Site Post Game

No Games Scheduled For Thursday


Australian Baseball League:

Mikey Reynolds (former Springfield-Adelaide) started at shortstop and batted second.  2-for-4 with one double, one two-out RBI, one run, one strikeout, two throwing errors, and assisted in one double play.
Kurt Heyer (former Memphis-Adelaide) started and pitched 3.1 innings.  He allowed seven hits, four earned runs, two home runs, three walks, and struck two out for the losing decision (0-1).  (p-s:86-54)(g/f:6-1)

Brisbane beat Adelaide 5-3
ABL Official Site Post Game

Friday's Games:
Adelaide (0-1) visits Brisbane (1-0) @ 6:00 PM AEST
Canberra (0-0) visits Melbourne (0-0) @ 7:00 PM AET
Geelong-Korea (0-1) visits Sydney (1-0) @ 7:00 PM AET
Auckland (0-0) visits Perth (0-0) @ 7:05 PM AWST


Puerto Rican League:

Notes:
Jonathan Sanchez (Kansas City free agent-Mayaguez) says his arm feels 100% and ready: Primera Hora

Yadier Molina (St. Louis-Carolina) hinted that he would like to play this winter: El Nuevo Dia

Thursday's Games:
Santurce (0-0) visits Caguas (0-0) @ 6:10 PM AST
Mayagyez (0-0) visits Carolina (0-0) @ 6:10 PM AST

Cardinals Winter League Notebook 11-13-18: Cardinals Signed Williams Perez, Currently Pitching For Lara In LVBP; Rafael Ortega Singles, Doubles, & Drives In One Run; Rob Kaminsky Strikes Out One Over One & A Third Scoreless Innings For The Win

¡Bravo Pokemón 💪💪👏👏! Williams Pérez estuvo intraficable sobre la lomita esta noche y tiró 6.0 entradas en blanco, con 4 ponches, 5 ponches y 1 boleto. El trabajo del #TalentoSWP sigue destacando y su efectividad ahora se ubica en 2.45. ¡Vamos Pokemón! pic.twitter.com/cELxDnFSAg

— Sport Web Publicidad (@TeamSportWeb) November 10, 2018

Arizona Fall League:

Rob Kaminsky (former Palm Beach-Glandale) entered in the sixth and pitched 1.1 innings.  He allowed one hit, no runs, and struck one out for the winning decision (3-0).  (p-s:12-8)(g/f:2-1)

Glendale beat Mesa 4-2
MLB Official Site Post Game

Andy Young (Memphis-Surprise) started at second base and batted sixth.  2-for-3 with one RBI and one walk.

Scottsdale beat Surprise 5-4

Tuesday's Games:
Glendale (11-16) visits Surprise (10-17) @ 12:35 PM MST
Mesa (13-13) visits Peoria (19-8) @ 12:35 PM MST
Salt River (15-12) visits Scottsdale (12-14) @ 12;35 PM MST


Mexican Pacific League:

Stats:
Iker Franco (former Springfield-Obregon) has played in three games going 4-for-9 (.444) with one double, one home run, four RBIs, eight total bases, three runs, one walk, .500 OBP, .889 SLG, and 1.389 OPS.
Ramon Urias (Memphis-Mochis) has played in 26 games going 31-for-90 (.344) with four doubles, four home runs, 18 RBIs, 47 total bases, 16 runs, 20 walks, four stolen bases, 19 strikeouts, two caught stealing, .473 OBP, .522 SLG, and .995 OPS.
Kevin Medrano (former 2011 draft selection-Jalisco) has played in 22 games going 23-for-69 (.333) with eight doubles, one home run, 11 RBIs, 34 total bases, 15 runs, seven walks, two stolen bases, 15 strikeouts, one caught stealing, .395 OBP, .493 SLG, and .887 OPS.
Cedric Hunter (former Memphis-Hermosillo) has played in 23 games going 27-for-89 (.303) with four doubles, one home run, 13 RBIs, 34 total bases, ten runs, seven walks, two stolen bases, nine strikeouts, two cauight stealing, .354 OBP, .382 SLG, and .736 OPS.
Daric Barton (former Peoria-Jalisco) has played in 16 games going 12-for-44 (.273) with three doubles, one home run, three RBIs, 18 total bases, five runs, 13 walks, eight strikeouts, .458 OBP, .409 SLG, and .867 OPS.
Niko Vasquez (former Springfield-Jalisco) has played in 24 games going 23-for-85 (.271) with five doubles, four home runs, nine RBIs, 40 total bases, 15 runs, nine walks, 20 strikeouts, .347 OBP, .471 SLG, and .818 OPS.
Colin Walsh (former Springfield-Mexicali) has played in 13 games going 10-for-42 (.238) with four doubles, 14 total bases, seven runs, seven walks, one stolen base, 12 strikeouts, one caught stealing, .347 OBP, .333 SLG, and .680 OPS.
Irving Lopez (Palm Beach-Hermosillo) has played in ten games going 1-for-5 (.200) with one total base, one run, one walk, two strikeouts, .429 OBP, .200 SLG, and .629 OPS.
Richy Pedroza (former Peoria-Obregon) has played in eight games going 5-for-26 (.192) with one RBI, five total bases, three runs, two walks, five strikeouts, .250 OBP, .192 SLG, and .442 OPS.
Alexis Wilson (State College-Culiacan) has played in 16 games going 7-for-37 (.189) with three doubles, four RBIs, ten total bases, two runs, one walk, five strikeouts, .244 OBP, .270 SLG, and .514 OPS.

Maikel Cleto (former St. Louis-Obregon) has made three relief appearances posting a 0-0 record, 0.00 ERA, and 1.15 WHIP.  He's allowed no hits or runs, five walks, and struck four out over 4.1 innings.
Arturo Reyes (Memphis-Hermosillo) has made five starts posting a 1-3 record, 2.89 ERA, and 0.96 WHIP.  He's allowed 23 hits, 11 runs (nine earned), four walks, hit three batters, and struck 20 out over 28 innings.
Pedro Echemendia (former Memphis-Mochis) has made six appearances (two starts) posting a 0-1 record, 6.52 ERA, 1.76 WHIP, and one hold.  He's allowed 14 hits, seven earned runs, three home runs, three walks, hit one batter, and struck seven out over 9.2 innings.
Hector Villalobos (State College-Mochis) has made eight relief appearances posting a 0-0 record, 9.00 ERA, and 1.25 WHIP.  He's allowed four hits, four earned runs, one home run, one walk, hit two batters, and struck three out over four innings.
Joe Colon (former MiLB signing-Jalisco) has made eight relief appearances posting a 0-1 record, 10.50 ERA, 2.50 WHIP, and three holds.  He's allowed 11 hits, seven earned runs, four walks, hit one batter, and struck six out over six innings.

Notes:
Mochis signed Jose Valverde (Aguascalientes) for the 2018-19 season, after being let got by Estrellas in the LIDOM: Mochis Official Site

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


Venezuelan League:

Rafael Ortega (former Memphis-Caribes) started in centerfield and batted leadoff.  2-for-4 with one double, one two-out RBI, and two runs.
Cesar Valera (former Palm Beach-Caribes) started at second base and batte third.  1-for-2 with one double, one RBI, one walk, and one sac fly.
Hunter Cervenka (MiLB signing-Caribes) entered in the ninth and pitched one inning.  He allowed no hits or runs, and one walk for the save (1).  (p-s:14-6)(g/f:1-2)

Caribes beat Aragua 5-2
LVBP Official Site Post Game

Notes:
St. Louis signed Williams Perez to minors deal and he is currently pitching for Lara.  He has made six starts posting a 2-0 record, 2.45 ERA, and 1.13 WHIP.  He's allowed 25 hits, nine runs (eight earned), eight walks, hit two batters, and struck 17 out over 29.1 innings.

Miguel Socolovich (former St. Louis-Caracas) and Matt Pearce (Springfield-Caracas) are expected to join the Caracas active roster: Caracas Official Site

Rangel Ravelo (Memphis-Lara) is expected to rejoin Lara very soon: El Emergente

Tuesday's Games:
Lara (16-11) visits Margarita (16-11) @ 5:00 PM VST
Magallanes (11-14) visitsLa Guaira (12-13) @ 5:00 PM VST
Caracas (14-11) visits Zulia (13-13) @ 6:00 PM VST


Venezuelan Parallel League:

Carlos Talavera (former Johnson City-Aragua B) started at first base and batted fourth.  2-for-3 with one double and one run.

Philadelphia beat Aragua B 5-1

Tuesday's Games:
Los Angeles (11-4-2) visits Philadelphia (6-13-1) for a doubleheader beginning @9:00 AM VST
Aragua B (5-12-2) visits Aragua (10-9) @ 10:00 AM VST


Dominican League:

Notes:
Escogido signed Dean Anna (former St. Louis) for the 2018-19 LIDOM season: LIDOM Official Site

Raul Valdes (former St. Louis-Azucareros) was named Pitcher of the Week: LIDOM Official Site

Bartolo Colon (Texas free agent-Cibaenas) will join Cibaenas this week: Cibaenas Official Site

Tuesday's Games:
Licey (10-14) visits Escogido (12-12) @ 6:15 PM AST
Cibaenas (13-11) visits Azucareros (11-13) @ 6:30 PM AST
Estrellas (13-11) visits Cibao (13-11) @ 6:30 PM AST


Meridana League (Yucatan, Mexico):

Amaury Cazana (former Memphis-Marista) scored on a home run: Meridana Official Twitter


MLB-NPB All-Star Challenge:

John Brebbia (St. Louis-MLB) entered in the ninth and pitched to four batters.  He allowed no hits or runs.  (p-s:12-7)(g/f:3-0)(ir-s:2-2)

Samurai Japan beat MLB 5-3
MLB Official Site Post Game

Wednesday's Game:
MLB (1-3) visits Samurai Japan (3-1) @ 5:00 AM ET


Puerto Rican League (November 15, 2018):

Notes:
Ramon Vazquez (former Memphis-Santurce MGR) make adjustments to Santurce with a couple members missing: El Vocero

Cardinals Winter League Notebook 11-9-18: Alexis Wilson & Audry Perez Each Double & Drive In Three Runs; Raul Valdes Strikes Out 11 Over Seven Scoreless Innings For The Win; Yadier Molina Collects Four Singles,One Double, & One RBI In Two Games

Alexis Wilson. 🚫🚫🚫🚫🚫 pic.twitter.com/pMaFHrEVxO

— Tomateros de Culiacán (@clubtomateros) October 20, 2018

Korean Baseball Organization Championship:

Jamie Romak (former Memphis-SK) started at first base and batted fourth.  0-for-4 with two strikeouts.

Doosan beat SK 2-1
Yonhap News Agency Post Game

Friday Night's Game:
Doosan (2-2) visits SK (2-2) @ 11:00 PM


Arizona Fall League:

Friday's Games:
Salt River (15-9) visits Mesa (11-12) @ 12:35 PM MST
Scottsdale (10-13) visits Glendale (9-15) @ 12:35 PM MST
Surprise (10-14) visits Peoria (16-8) @ 6:35 PM MST


Mexican Pacific League:

Kevin Medrano (former 2011 draft selection-Jalisco) started in centerfield and batted sixth.  2-for-5 with one run and two strikeouts.
Niko Vasquez (former Springfield-Jalisco) started at first base and batted seventh.  1-for-4 with one double, one run, one walk, grounded into one double play, and assisted in one double play.
Joe Colon (former MiLB signinf-Jalisco) entered in the eighth and pitched one inning.  He allowed two hits, one earned run, and struck one out.  (p-s:16-11)(g/f:1-0)

Mazatlan beat Jalisco 10-8
LMP Official Site Post Game

Colin Walsh (former Springfield-Mexicali) started as designated hitter and batted second.  0-for-3 with one run, two walks, and one caught stealing.

John Nogowski (Springfield-Obregon) started at first base and batted eighth.  1-for-3 with one double.

Mexicali beat Obregon 8-3
LMP Official Site Post Game

Ramon Urias (Memphis-Mochis) started at second base and batted fourth.  3-for-3 with one double, one two-out RBI, two runs, two walks, and assisted in one double play.
Hector Villalobos (State College-Mochis) entered in the sixth and pitched to one batter.  He allowed no hits, one earned run, and hit one batter.  (p-s:5-2)(ir-s:1-0)

Navojoa beat Mochis 7-6 in 10 innings
LMP Official Site Post Game

Alexis Wilson (State College-Culiacan) started at catcher and batted eighth.  1-for-2 with one double, three RBIs (two w/two-outs, one sac fly, and one passed ball.

Culiacan beat Hermosillo 4-3
LMP Official Site Post Game

Notes:
Oliver Perez (Cleveland free agent-Culiacan) is preparing to pitch for Culiacan: LMP Official Site

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


Venezuelan League:

Imeldo Diaz (State College-Margarita) started at shortstop and batted seventh.  2-for-5 with one strikeout and assisted in two double plays.

Wilfredo Tovar (Memphis free agent-Caracas) started at shortstop and batted leadoff.  1-for-4 with one double and assisted in one double play.

Margarita beat Caracas 7-2
LVBP Official Site Post Game

Ronny Cedeno (former St. Louis signing-Magallanes) started at second base and batted fifth.  1-for-4 with one double, one strikeout, and assisted in one double play.
Rayder Ascanio (Peoria-Magallanes) started at shortstop and batted ninth.  2-for-3 with two doubles, one RBI, one fielding error, and assisted in one double play.

Rafael Ortega (former Memphis-Caribes) started in centerfield and batted leadoff.  1-for-4 with one double and one two-out RBI.
Cesar Valera (former Palm Beach-Caribes) started at second base and batted third.  0-for-3 with one RBI, one sac fly, and two strikeouts.
Hunter Cervenka (MiLB signing-Caribes) entered in the sixth and pitched 1.1 innings.  He allowed one hit, one earned run, and one home run for the hold (3).  (p-s:20-13)(g/f:4-0)

Caribes beat Magallanes 7-3
LVBP Official Site Post Game

Gabriel Lino (former Memphis-Aragua) started at catcher and batted eighth.  1-for-3 with one double, one RBI, one sac fly, one passed ball, and threw out one of two base runners.

Zulia beat Aragua 9-1
LVBP Official Site Post Game

Ildemaro Vargas (former Springfield-Lara) started in left field and moved to second base, batting leadoff.  2-for-5 and assisted in one double play.

La Guaira beat Lara 4-3  in 11 innings
LVBP Official Site Post Game

Notes:
Jose Martinez (St. Louis-La Guaira) is expected to join La Guaira in December: LVBP Official Site

Breyvic Valera (former St. Louis-Margarita) has another appointment to determine how he's healing up after surgery: LVBP Official Site

Miguel Socolovich (former St. Louis-Caracas) could be activated by Caracas for next week: El Emergente

Friday's Games:
Margarita (13-10) visits La Guaira (9-12) @ 5:00 PM VET
Zulia (12-10) visits Aragua (9-12) @ 6:00 PM VET
Lara (14-10) visits Magallanes (9-12) @ 6:00 PM VET


Venezuelan Parallel League:

Carlos Talvera (former Johnson City-Aragua B) started in left field and batted sixth.  1-for-4 with one RBI and one run.

Boston beat Aragua B 6-4

Friday's Games:
Boston (8-3-1) visits Los Angeles (9-4-1) @ 10:00 AM VET
Aragua (10-7) visits Philadelphia (4-12-1) @ 10:00 AM VET


Dominican League:

Audry Perez (former St. Louis-Estrellas) entered late in the game at catcher and batted ninth.  1-for-1 with one double and three RBIs.
Alberto Rosario (former St. Louis-Estrellas) entered late in the game at catcher and batted ninth.  0-for-1 at the plate.

Genesis Cabrera (Memphis-Licey) entered in the eighth and pitched to one batter.  He allowed no hits or runs, and struck one out for the hold (5).  (ir-s:2-0)

Licey beat Estrellas 7-4
LIDOM Official Site Post Game

Magneuris Sierra (former St. Louis-Azucareros) entered late in the game in left field and batted leadoff.  0-for-1 with one strikeout.
Raul Valdes (former St. Louis-Azucareros) started and pitched seven innings.  He allowed two hits, no runs, three walks, and struck 11 out for the winning decision (3-2).  (g/f:7-2)

Azucareros beat Cibao 2-0
LIDOM Official Site Post Game

Francisco Pena (former St. Louis-Cibaenas) started at catcher and batted ninth.  0-for-2 with one RBI.
Eugenio Velez (former Memphis-Cibaenas) entered late in the game as a pinch hitter and batted ninth.  One two-out RBI and one walk.

Escogido beat Cibaenas 3-2
LIDOM Official Site Post Game

Friday's Games:
Estrellas (10-11) visits Escogido (11-10) @ 6:15 PM AST
Cibaenas (12-9) visits Cibao (12-9) @ 6:30 PM AST
Licey (8-13) visits Azucareros (10-11) @ 6:30 PM AST


Colombian League:

Stats:
Jhon Torres (GCL-Sincelejo) has played in three games going 2-for-7 (.286) with two total bases, two runs, one walk, two strikeouts, .444 OBA, .286 SLG, and .730 OPS.

Wilman Madera (DSL-Barranquilla) has made one appearance posting a 0.00 ERA and 0.00 WHIP.  He's allowed no hits or runs over one inning.
Dewin Perez (former Peoria-Barranquilla) has made two appearances posting a 10.13 ERA and 2.25 WHIP.  He's allowed three hits, three earned runs, three walks, and struck one out over 2.2 innings.
Ramon Ulacio (former GCL-Monteri) has made two appearances posting a 11.57 ERA and 2.57 WHIP.  He's allowed five hits, four runs (three earned), one walk, thrown one wild pitch, and struck two out over 2.1 innings.
Jose Calero (former GCL-Sincelejo) has made two appearances posting a 12.00 ERA and 2.00 WHIP.  He's allowed three hits, four earned runs, three walks, thrown one wild pitch, and struck two out over three innings.
Jackson Solarte (former VSL-Barranquilla) has made two appearances posting a 13.50 ERA and 4.50 WHIP.  He's allowed four hits, two earned runs, two walks, thrown one wild pitch, and struck one out over 1.1 innings.

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


MLB-NPB All-Star Challenge:

Yadier Molina (St. Louis-MLB) started as designated hitter and batted second.  2-for-2 with one double, one RBI, and two runs.
John Brebbia (St. Louis-MLB) entered in the eighth and pitched one inning.  He allowed two hits, one unearned run, and struck one out.  (g/f:2-0)

MLB beat Yomiuri 9-6 (11/8/18)
MLB Official Site Post Game

Yadier Molina (St. Louis-MLB) started at catcher and batted second.  3-for-5 with one strikeout and allowed three stolen bases.

Samurai Japan beat MLB 7-6 (11/9/18)
MLB Official Site Post Game

Saturday's Game:
Samurai Japan (1-0) visits MLB (0-1) @ 4:30 AM ET


Pan-American U18 (November 23, 2018):

Notes:
Ivan Herrera (Springfield-Panama) was granted permission to play for Panama: TV Max Deportes


Panama League (December 2, 2018):

Notes:
Edmundo Sosa (St. Louis-Metro) was denied chance to play with Metropolitanas this winter: Metro Official Twitter

Cardinals Winter League Notebook 11-7-18: Jamie Romak Hits Three-Run & Solo Home Runs; Andy Young Singles, Doubles, Walks, & Drives In Two Runs; Maikel Cleto Strikes Out Two & Holds Two Inherited Runners On Base Over Two & Two-Thirds Scoreless Innings

MyKBO's Home Run Bat Flips of the Day featuring Jamie Romak x 2 and Lee Jae-won (who also took about 30 seconds to round the bases) pic.twitter.com/dXSgOdTd9s

— Dan Kurtz (@MyKBO) November 7, 2018

Korean Baseball Organization Championship:

Jamie Romak (former Memphis-SK) started at first base and batted fourth.  2-for-3 with two home runs, four RBIs, two runs, one walk, and one strikeout.

SK beat Doosan 7-2
Yonhap News Agency Post Game

Thursday's Games:
Doosan (1-2) visits SK (2-1) @ 3:30 AM


Arizona Fall League:

Andy Young (Memphis-Surprise) started as designated hitter and batted sixth.  2-for-4 with one double, two RBIs, two runs, one walk, and grounded into one double play.

Surprise beat Glendale 10-1
MLB Official Site Post Game

Wednesday's Games:
Scottsdale (10-12) visits Surprise (9-14) @ 12:35 PM MST
Glendale (9-14) visits Mesa (10-12) @ 6:35 PM MST
Peoria (15-8) visits Salt River (15-8) visits 6:35 PM MST


Mexican Pacific League:

Kevin Medrano (former 2011 draft selection-Jalisco) started in centerfield and batted seventh.  2-for-3 with one run and one walk.
Niko Vasquez (former Springfield-Jalisco) started at first base and batted eighth.  1-for-4 with one home run, two RBIs, one run, one strikeout, and assisted in one double play.
Joe Colon (former MiLB signing-Jalisco) entered in the eighth and pitched to three batters.  He allowed no hits or runs, one walk, and struck one out.  (p-s:14-7)(g/f:1-0)

Jalisco beat Mazatlan 9-5
LMP Official Site Post Game

Colin Walsh (former Springfield-Mexicali) entered late in the game at third base and batted ninth.  1-for-1 at the plate.

John Nogowski (Springfield-Obregon) started at first base and batted fifth.  0-for-6 with two strikeouts and assisted in two double plays.
Maikel Cleto (former St. Louis-Obregon) entered in the ninth and pitched 2.2 innings.  He allowed no hits or runs, one walk, and struck two out.  (p-s:33-21)(g/f:1-1)(ir-s:2-0)

Obregon beat Mexicali 3-2 in 15 innings
LMP Official Site Post Game

Ramon Urias (Memphis-Mochis) started at second base and batted fourth.  2-for-5 with one double, one two-out RBI, one run, one strikeout, one throwing error, and assisted in one double play.

Mochis beat Navojoa 9-7
LMP Official Site Post Game

Irving Lopez (Palm Beach-Hermosillo) entered late in the game as a pinch runner.
Cedric Hunter (former Memphis-Hermosillo) started in left field and batted seventh.  0-for-3 with one RBI, one sac fly, and one strikeout.

Culiacan beat Hermosillo 6-3
LMP Official Site Post Game

Wednesday's Games:
Mazatlan (11-10) visits Jalisco (12-9) @ 7:15 PM CST
Mexicali (9-11) visits Obregon (10-11) @ 7:10 PM MST
Navojoa (9-11) visits Mochis (11-10) @ 7:30 PM MST
Culiacan (11-10) visits Hermosillo (10-11) @ 7:30 PM MST


Venezuelan League:

Wilfredo Tovar (Memphis free agent-Caracas) started at shortstop and batted leadoff.  3-for-4 with one two-out RBI, one run, one walk, and one caught stealing.
Anthony Garcia (former Memphis-Caracas) started in left field and batted seventh.  0-for-4 with one ground into double play.

Zulia beat Caracas 8-5
LVBP Official Site Post Game

Dennis Ortega (Peoria-Margarita) started at catcher and batted ninth.  1-for-3 with one sacrifice and one strikeout.

Margarita beat Aragua 4-0
LVBP Official Site Post Game

Notes:
La Guaira traded Johny Celis (former MiLB tryout) to Margarita: LVBP Official Site

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

Kender Villegas (former Palm Beach-Margarita) was added to the Margarita active roster: El Emergente

Wednesday's Games:
Margarita (12-9) visits Caracas (13-8) @ 5:00 PM VET
Magallanes (9-10) visits Caribes (7-14) @ 5:00 PM VET
Zulia (11-9) visits Aragua (8-11) @ 6:00 PM VET
La Guaira (7-12) visits Lara (14-8) @ 6:00 PM VET


Venezuelan Parallel League:

Carlos Talavera (former Johnson City-Aragua B) started in right field and batted sixth.  3-for-5 with one double and one RBI.

Philadelphia and Aragua B tied 4-4 after 10 innings
Official Site Post Game

Wednesday's Games:
Philadelphia (4-11-1) visits Los Angeles (7-4-1) @ 10:00 AM VET
Aragua (9-6) visits Aragua B (5-8-1) @ 10:00 AM VET


Dominican League:

Yefri Perez (former MiLB signing-Cibeanas) entered late in the game as designated hitter and scored one run.
Francisco Pena (St. Louis free agent-Cibaenas) started at catcher and batted ninth.  0-for-3 with one walk and two strikeouts.

Cibaenas beat Azucareros 5-1
LIDOM Official Site Post Game

Wednesday's Games:
Azucareros (9-10) visits Licey (6-13) @ 6:15 PM AST
Escogido (10-9) visits Estrellas (9-10) @ 6:30 PM AST
Cibao (12-7) visits Cibaenas (11-8) @ 7:00 PM AST


Puerto Rican League (November 15, 2018):

Notes:
Joe Colon (former MiLB signing-Jalisco) is expected to join Santurce: El Nuevo Dia

Ramon Vazquez (former Memphis-Santurce MGR) will report on Saturday: El Vocero

Cardinals Winter League Notebook 11-6-18: Nestor Molina Strikes Out Two Over Three & Two-Thirds Scoreless Innings; Carlos Talavera Walks & Drives In One Run; Cesar Valera Singles Twice, Doubles, & Walks & Doubleheader

Cosas buenas vienen 👏🏾⚾️ Dios no falla 🙏🏾 pic.twitter.com/9TxSVjMmpQ

— Supermansincapa😉🔥 (@NestorMolina_P) November 6, 2018

Korean Baseball Organization Championship:

Wednesday's Games:
Doosan (1-1) visits SK (1-1) @ 3:30 AM


Arizona Fall League:

Andy Young (Memphis-Surprise) started at second base and batted third.  0-for-4 with one run, one hit by pitch, and one strikeout.
Lane Thomas (Memphis-Surprise) started in centerfield and batted sixth.  1-for-4 with one stolen base and one strikeout.
Jeremy Martinez (Springfield-Surprise) started at catcher and batted seventh.  0-for-3 with one walk and one strikeout.
Tommy Edman (Memphis-Surprise) started at third base and batted ninth.  1-for-3 with one double and one walk.
Conner Greene (Memphis-Surprise) entered in the tenth and pitched to three batters.  He allowed one hit and one unearned run for the losing decision (0-2).  (p-s:12-9)(g/f:1-0)

Salt River beat Surprise 4-3 in 10 innings

Tuesday's Games:
Peoria (15-7) visits Mesa (9-12) @ 12:35 PM MST
Surprise (8-14) visits Glendale (9-13) @ 12:35 PM MST
Scottsdale (10-11) visits Salt River (14-8) @ 6:35 PM MST


Mexican Pacific League:

Stats:
Iker Franco (former Springfield-Obregon) has played in two games going 2-for-6 (.333) with one RBI, two total bases, one run, one walk, .429 OBP, .333 SLG, and .762 OPS.
Ramon Urias (Memphis-Mochis) has played in 20 games going 22-for-67 (.328) with two doubles, three home runs, 11 RBIs, 33 total bases, 11 runs, 17 walks, one stolen base, 16 strikeouts, two caught stealing, .477 OBP, .493 SLG, and .969 OPS.
Kevin Medrano (former 2011 draft selection-Jalisco) has played in 16 games going 14-for-45 (.311) with seven doubles, eight RBIs, 21 total bases, 12 runs, four walks, two stolen bases, ten strikeouts, one caught stealing, .367 OBP, .467 SLG, and .834 OPS.
Cedric Hunter (former Memphis-Hermosillo) has played in 18 games going 23-for-74 (.311) with four doubles, one home run, 11 RBIs, 30 total bases, ten runs, four walks, two stolen bases, eight strikeouts, one caught stealing, .354 OBP, .405 SLG, and .760 OPS.
Niko Vasquez (former Springfield-Jalisco) has played in 18 games going 19-for-65 (.292) with four doubles, three home runs, seven RBIs, 32 total bases, 12 runs, six walks, 16 strikeouts, .361 OBP, .492 SLG, and .853 OPS.
John Nogowski (Springfield-Obregon) has played in 19 games going 20-for-69 (.290) with one double, one home run, nine RBIs, 24 total bases, two runs, six walks, one stolen base, ten strikeouts, three caught stealing, .351 OBP, .348 SLG, and .698 OPS.
Daric Barton (former Peoria-Jalisco) has played in 16 games going 12-for-44 (.273) with three doubles, one home run, three RBIs, 18 total bases, five runs, 13 walks, eight strikeouts, .458 OBP, .409 SLG, and .867 OPS.
Colin Walsh (former Springfield-Mexicali) has played in nine games going 8-for-32 (.250) with three doubles, 11 total bases, four runs, two walks, eight strikeouts, .294 OBP, .344 SLG, and .638 OPS.
Alexis Wilson (State College-Culiacan) has played in 15 games going 6-for-35 (.171) with two doubles, one RBI, eight total bases, two runs, one walk, five strikeouts, .237 OBP, .229 SLG, and .465 OBP.
Irving Lopez (Palm Beach-Hermosillo) has played in seven games going 0-for-4 (.000) with one run, one walk, two strikeouts, and .333 OBP.

Arturo Reyes (Memphis-Hermosillo) has made four starts posting a 1-3 record, 3.27 ERA, and 1.00 WHIP.  He's allowed 20 hits, ten runs (eight earned), two walks, hit three batters, and struck 15 out over 22 innings.
Hector Villalobos (State College-Mochis) has made five relief appearances posting a 0-0 record, 3.38 ERA, and 0.75 WHIP.  He's allowed one hit, one earned run, one home run, one walk, and struck one out over 2.2 innings.
Joe Colon (former MiLB signing-Jalisco) has made five relief appearances posting a 0-1 record, 6.23 ERA, 2.08 WHIP, and three holds.  He's allowed seven hits, three earned runs, two walks, hit one batter, and struck four out over 4.1 innings.
Pedro Echemendia (former Memphis-Mochis) has made four appearances (two starts) posting a 0-1 record, 8.59 ERA, 1.64 WHIP,  and one hold.  He's allowed 11 hits, seven earned runs, three home runs, one walk, hit one batter, and struck four out over 7.1 innings.

Tuesday's Games:
Mazatlan (11-9) visits Jalisco (11-9) @ 7:15 PM CST
Mexicali (9-10) visits Obregon (9-11) @ 7:10 PM MST
Navojoa (9-10) visits Mochis (10-10) @ 7:30 PM MST
Culiacan (10-10) visits Hermosillo (10-10) @ 7:30 PM MST


Venezuelan League:

Rafael Ortega (former Memphis-Caribes) started in centerfield and batted leadoff.  0-for-4 at the plate.
Cesar Valera (former Palm Beach-Caribes) started at second base and batted third.  2-for-3 with one double and assisted in one double play.

Ildemaro Vargas (former Springfield-Lara) started at second base and batted leadoff.  1-for-4 with one strikeout.

Lara beat Caribes 7-1 in game one of doubleheader
LVBP Official Site Post Game

Rafael Ortega (former Memphis-Caribes) started in centerfield and batted leadoff.  0-for-3 with one strikeout.
Cesar Valera (former Palm Beach-Caribes) started in right field and batted third.  1-for-2 with one walk.

Ildemaro Vargas (former Springfield-Lara) started at second base and batted leadoff.  1-for-3 with one run and assisted in one double play.
Nestor Molina (former MiLB signing-Lara) started and pitched 3.2 innings.  He allowed three hits, no hits, and struck two out.  (p-s:53-35)(g/f:2-1)

Lara beat Caribes 2-0 in game two of doubleheader
LVBP Official Site Post Game

Tuesday's Games:
Zulia (10-9) visits Caracas (13-7) @ 5:00 PM VET
Margarita (11-9) visits Aragua (8-10) @ 6:00 PM VET


Venezuelan Parallel League:

Carlos Talavera (former Johnson City-Aragua B) started in left field and batted sixth.  0-for-3 with one RBI, one walk, and two strikeouts.

Los Angeles beat Aragua B 7-4 in game two of doubleheader

Tuesday's Games:
Philadelphia (4-11) visits Aragua B (5-8) @ 10:00 AM VET
Aragua (9-5) visits Boston (6-3-1) @ 10:00 AM VET


Dominican League:

Alberto Rosario (former St. Louis-Estrellas) entered late in the game at catcher.
Audry Perez (former St. Louis-Estrellas) started at catcher and batted ninth.  0-for-2 with one walk.

Estrellas beat Escogido 4-1
LIDOM Official Site Post Game

Notes:
Donovan Solano (former Memphis-Licey) will join Licey this week: Licey Official Site

The Dominican Sports Hall of Fame will recoginze Albert Pujols (former St. Louis-Cibao) for his 3,000 hits: Listin Diario

Tuesday's Game:
Cibaenas (10-8) visits Azucareros (9-9) @ 6:30 PM AST


Puerto Rican League (November 15, 2018):

Notes:
Yariel Gonzalez (Peoria-Mayaguez) and Tyler Herron (former Springfield-Mayaguez) are expected to play for Mayaguez during the 2018-19 season: LBPRC Official Site

Ivan Maldonado (former MiLB tryout-Caguas) will begin the season in the starting rotation: Primera Hora

Cardinals Winter League Notebook 11-3-18: Niko Vasquez Walks & Hits A Solo Home Run; Kevin Medrano Doubles, Walks, & Drives In One Run; Raul Valdes Strikes Out Eight & Allows Two Runs Over Six & Two-Thirds Innings

Los @charrosbeisbol se van al frente con cuadrangular de Niko Vasquez en la 8va entrada, le ganan 4-3 a @clubtomateros. pic.twitter.com/9WiTEd2wFn

— Revista Strikeout (@Rev_Strikeout) November 3, 2018

Korean Baseball Organization Championship:

Sunday's Game:
SK (78-65-1) visits Doosan (93-51) @ 12:00 AM


Puerto Rican Double-A League Championship:

Luis Mateo (former Memphis-Fajardo) 0-for-4 at the plate.

Cayey beat Fajardo 1-0
Primera Hora Post Game

Saturday's Game:
Cayey (2-1) visits Fajardo (1-2) @ 8:00 PM


Arizona Fall League:

Lane Thomas (Memphis-Surprise) started in centerfield and batted sixth.  0-for-1 with one run, two walks, and one strikeout.
Tommy Edman (Memphis-Surprise) started at second base and batted ninth.  0-for-2 with one walk.
Will Latcham (Memphis-Surprise) entered in the fourth and pitched one inning.  He allowed one hit, no runs, and one walk.  (p-s:15-7)(g/f:1-2)

Salt River beat Surprise 8-3 in seven innings
MLB Official Site Post Game

Notes:
Evan Kruczynski (Springfield-Surprise) honorable mention for best changeup: MLB Official Site

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


Mexican Pacific League:

Cedric Hunter (former Memphis-Hermosillo) started in left field and batted second.  0-for-4 with one strikeout.

Ramon Urias (Memphis-Mochis) started at second base and batted third.  0-for-4 with one strikeout and assisted in one double play.

Hermosillo beat Mochis 3-2
LMP Official Site Post Game

Colin Walsh (former Springfield-Mexicali) started as designated hitter and batted second.  1-for-4 with one double and one strikeout.

Mexicali beat Mazatlan 4-2
LMP Official Site Post Game

John Nogowski (Springfield-Obregon) started at first base and batted fourth.  1-for-4 with one two-out RBI and one strikeout.
Richy Pedroza (former Peoria-Obregon) started at shortstop and batted ninth.  1-for-4 with one run.

Navojoa beat Obregon 5-2
LMP Official Site Post Game

Kevin Medrano (former 2011 draft selection-Jalisco) started in centerfield and batted seventh.  1-for-3 with one double, one two-out RBI, one walk, and one strikeout.
Niko Vasquez (former Springfield-Jalisco) started at first base and batted eighth.  1-for-3 with one home run, one RBI, one run, one walk, and assisted in one double play.

Jalisco beat Culiacan 4-3
LMP Official Site Post Game

Saturday's Games:
Hermosillo (9-9) visits Mochis (9-9) @ 6:00 PM MST
Mazatlan (10-8) visits Mexicali (8-9) @ 6:00 PM PT
Jalisco (11-7) visits Culiacan (8-10) @ 6:05 PM MST
Obregon (8-10) visits Navojoa (8-9) @ 7:30 PM MST


Venezuelan League:

Rafael Ortega (former Memphis-Caribes) started in centerfield and batted leadoff.  2-for-5 with one two-out RBI.
Cesar Valera (former Palm Beach-Caribes) started at second base and batted seventh.  1-for-4 with one double, one run, one strikeout, and assisted in one double play.

Wilfredo Tovar (Memphis-Caracas) started at shortstop and batted leadoff.  2-for-4 with one caught stealing and assisted in two double plays.

Caracas beat Caribes 5-4
LVBP Official Site Post Game

Rayder Ascanio (Peoria-Magallanes) started at shortstop and batted ninth.  0-for-2 with one walk, one strikeout, one throwing error, and assisted in one double play.

Margarita beat Magallanes 3-0
LVBP Official Site Post Game

Notes:
Matt Pearce (Memphis-Caracas) threw live batting practice on Friday and awaits his drug screen results before being added to active roster: LVBP Official Site

Saturday's Games:
Caribes (6-11) visits Lara (11-7) @ 3:00 PM VET
Caracas (12-6) visits Zulia (9-8) @ 5:30 PM VET
Magallanes (9-8) visits La Guaira (5-12) @ 6:00 PM VET
Aragua (7-9) visits Margarita (10-8) @ 6:00 PM VET


Venezuelan Parallel League:

Carlos Talavera (former Johnson City-Aragua B) started in right field and batted eighth.  1-for-2 with one RBI and two walks.

Boston beat Aragua B 9-4

Saturday's Games:
Los Angeles (5-3-1) visits Boston (5-1-1) @ 10:00 AM VET
Philadelphia (2-10) visits Aragua (9-4) @ 10:00 AM VET


Dominican League:

Raul Valdes (former St. Louis-Azucareros) started and pitched 6.2 innings.  He allowed five hits, two earned runs, one walk, threw one wild pitch, and struck eight out for the losing decision (2-2).  (g/f:5-3)

Genesis Cabrera (Memphis-Licey) entered in the eighth and pitched to three batters.  He allowed no hits or runs, and one walk for the hold (2).  (g/f:1-1)(ir-s:1-0)

Licey beat Azucareros 2-1
LIDOM Official Site Post Game

Alberto Rosario (former St. Louis-Estrellas) entered late in the game at catcher.

Cibao beat Estrellas 4-2 in 10 innings
LIDOM Official Site Post Game

Francisco Pena (St. Louis-Cibaenas) started at catcher and batted eighth.  0-for-3 with three strikeouts and threw out one base runner.

Escogido beat Cibaenas 4-2
LIDOM Official Site Post Game

Saturday's Games:
Azucareros (7-9) visits Escogido (10-6) @ 4:00 PM AST
Cibaenas (8-8) visits Cibao (11-5) @ 7:30 PM AST
Licey (5-11) visits Estrellas (7-9) @ 7:30 PM AST


Dominican Parallel League:

Robelys Reyes (former Springfield-Escogido) started at second base.  0-for-3 with one run.

Escogido beat Licey 7-5


Colombian League:

Jhon Torres (GCL-Sincelejo) scored one run as Barranquilla best Sincelejo 7-6: El Heraldo

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

Cardinals Winter League Notebook 11-1-18: Ronny Cedeno Singles, Doubles, Homers Twice, & Drives In Three Runs; Rayder Ascanio Singles, Walks, & Hits A Three-Run Homer; John Nogowski Singles & Hits A Two-Run Homer

#QualityBeisbol #LVBP|Ronny CedeÑo #MAGALLANES hoy de 6-3, H2 2 HR 4 CA 3 CI K #31Oct #LVBP pic.twitter.com/BWLxiYR0vj

— QualityBeisbol (@QualityBeisbol) November 1, 2018

Arizona Fall League:

Tommy Edman (Memphis-Surprise) started at shortstop and batted leadoff.  1-for-5 with one walk, two strikeouts, and assisted in one double play.
Andy Young (Memphis-Surprise) started at second base and batted third.  0-for-3 with two walks.
Will Latcham (Memphis-Surprise) entered in the ninth and pitched one inning.  He allowed two hits, two earned runs, one home run, and sttuck one out for the losing decision (0-1).  (p-s:18-11)(g/f:1-0)

Mesa beat Surprise 4-2

Thursday's Games:
Salt River (11-8) visits Glendale (8-11) @ 12:35 PM MST
Surprise (7-12) visits Mesa (9-10) @ 12:35 PM MST
Peoria (13-6) visits Scottsdale (9-10) @ 6:35 PM MST


Mexican Pacific League:

Daric Barton (former Peoria-Jalisco) started at first base and batted fifth.  3-for-5 with one double, one two-out RBI, one run, one strikeout, and assisted in two double plays.
Kevin Medrano (former 2011 draft selection-Jalisco) started in centerfield moved to left, batting eighth.  3-for-5 with one double, two RBIs, and three runs.

Jalisco beat Navojoa 11-2
LMP Official Site Post Game

Ramon Urias (Memphis-Mochis) started at second base and batted third.  1-for-3 with one run, one walk, one strikeout, and assisted in three double plays.
Hector Villalobos (state College-Mochis) entered in the eighth and pitched to one batter.  He allowed no hits or runs, and struck one out.  (p-s:5-3)(i-rs:1-0)

John Nogowski (Springfield-Obregon) started at first base and batted fifth.  2-for-4 with one home run, two RBIs, one run, and assisted in two double plays.
Richy Pedroza (former Peoria-Obregon) started at second base and batted ninth.  2-for-4 with one two-out RBI, one run, one strikeout, and assisted in two double plays.

Obregon beat Mochis 8-3
LMP Official Site Post Game

Colin Walsh (former Springfield-Mexicali) started as designated hitter and batted fourth.  1-for-4 with one strikeout.

Cedric Hunter (former Memphis-Hermosillo) started in right field and batted second.  1-for-4 with one ground into double play.

Hermosillo beat Mexicali 4-0
LMP Official Site Post Game

Alexis Wilson (State College-Culiacan) started at catcher and batted ninth.  0-for-2 at the plate.

Mazatlan beat Culiacan 6-3
LMP Official Site Post Game

Thursday's Games:
Navojoa (7-8) visits Jalisco (9-7) @ 7:15 PM CST
Mochis (8-8) visits Obregon (8-8) @ 7:10 PM MST
Mexicali (7-8) vsitis Hermosillo (7-9) @ 7:30 PM MST
Culiacan (7-9) visits Mazatlan (10-6) @ 8:00 PM MST


Venezuelan League:

Ronny Cedeno (former St. Louis signing-Magallanes) started at third base and batted second.  4-for-6 with one double, two home runs, three RBIs, four runs, one throing error, and assisted in one double play.
Rayder Ascanio (Peoria-Magallanes) started at shortstop and batted ninth.  2-for-4 with one home run, three RBIs, one run, and one walk.

Magallanes beat Margarita 18-2
LVBP Official Site Post Game

Cesar Valera (former Palm Beach-Caribes) started at second base and batted sixth.  2-for-5 with two RBIs, one run, and one strikeout.

Caribes beat Aragua 10-2
LVBP Official Site Post Game

Notes:
Richard Castillo (former Memphis-Zulia) was removed from the Zulia active roster: El Emergente

Thursday's Games:
Caribes (6-9) visits La Guaira (4-11) @ 6:00 PM VET
Magallanes (8-7) visits Margarita (9-7) @ 6:00 PM VET
Lara (11-5) visits Zulia (7-8) @ 7:00 PM VET
Caracas (11-5) visits Aragua (5-9) @ 7:00 PM VET


Venezuelan Parallel League:

Carlos Talavera (former Johnson City-Aragua B) started in right field and batted eighth.  1-for-3 with one run, one stolen base, and one strikeout.

Philadelphia beat Aragua B 3-1

Thursday's Games:
Aragua B (4-5) visits Aragua (6-4) @ 9:00 AM VET
Los Angeles (4-1-1) visits Philadelphia (2-9) @ 10:00 AM VET


Dominican League:

Eugenio Velez (former Memphis-Cibaenas) entered late in the game as a pinch hitter and batted seventh.  0-for-1 with one strikeout.

Escogido beat Cibaenas 6-1
LIDOM Official Site Post Game

Audry Perez (former St. Louis-Estrellas) entered late in the game at catcher.
Ramon Santos (Springfield-Estrellas) entered in the fifth and pitched to two batters.  He allowed one hit and no runs.  (g/f:1-0)(ir-s:2-0)

Cibao beat Estrellas 5-1
LIDOM Official Site Post Game

No Games Scheduled For Thursday


Dominican Parallel League:

Estarlin Arias (former Springfield-Escogido) entered in the seventh and pitched one inning.  He allowed one hit and no runs.

Licey beat Escogido 1-0


Colombian League (November 2, 2018):

Notes:
Jhon Torres (GCL-Sincelejo) began training with Sincelejo on Wednesday: The Meridian


Nicaraguan League (November 3, 2018):

Notes:
Edgard Montiel (former DSL-Chinandega) is listed on the Chinandega roster for 2018-19 season: LBPN Official Site

Fidencio Flores (former GCL-Boer) is listed on the Boer roster for 2018-19 season: La Prensa

Cardinals Winter League Notebook 10-26-18: Andy Young Singles Twice, Doubles, Homers, & Drives In Three Runs; Cedric Hunter Singles, Walks, Hits A Two-Run Homer, & Was Named Top CF In LMB; Carlos Talavera Collects Two Singles, One Double, One Triple, One Walk, & Two RBIs In Doubleheader

Could we see a second cycle in 5 days in the @MLBazFallLeague? @Cardinals prospect Andy Young is 3-for-3 with a single, double and a homer so far.

Gameday: https://t.co/RMqpRVa798 pic.twitter.com/CNUC6BkTDr

— MLB Pipeline (@MLBPipeline) October 25, 2018

Cuban League:

Notes:
Alfredo Despaigne (Granma-Softbank) criticizes league for forcing to play after injury-plagued season in Japan: El Nuevo Herald


Arizona Fall League:

Andy Young (Memphis-Surprise) started at second base and batted fifth.  4-for-5 with one double, one home run, three RBIs (two w/two-outs), two runs, one strikeout, one throwing error, and assisted in two double plays.
Jeremy Martinez (Springfield-Surprise) started at catcher and batted eighth.  1-for-4 with two RBIs and one run.
Connor Jones (Springfield-Surprise) entered in the third and pitched two innings.  He allowed two hits, no runs, and struck two out.  (p-s:27-19)(g/f:3-0)

Glendale beat Surprise 21-8
MLB Official Site Post Game

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


Mexican Pacific League:

Cedric Hunter (former Memphis-Hermosillo) started in left field and batted second.  2-for-4 with one home run, two RBIs, three runs, and one walk.
Irving Lopez (Palm Beach-Hermosillo) entered late in the game at second base.

Alexis Wilson (State College-Culiacan) started at catcher and batted ninth.  0-for-2 with one strikeout and allowed one stolen base.

Hermosillo beat Culiacan 7-4
LMP Official Site Post Game

Niko Vasquez (former Springfield-Jalisco) started at third base and batted leadoff.  2-for-5 with two strikeouts and grounded into one double play.
Daric Barton (former Peoria-Jalisco) started at first base and batted sixth.  1-for-4 with one strikeout.

John Nogowski (Springfield-Obregon) started at first base and batted third.  2-for-4 with one sacrifice, one strikeout, and assisted in one double play.
Richy Pedroza (former Peoria-Obregon) entered late in the game at second base and batted eighth.  0-for-1 at the plate.

Jalisco beat Obregon 2-1 in 11 innings
LMP Official Site Post Game

Ramon Urias (Memphis-Mochis) started at second base and batted third.  0-for-4 with two strikeouts.
Hector Villalobos (State College-Mochis) entered in the seventh and pitched to one batter.  He allowed no hits or runs.  (p-s:1-1)(g/f:0-1)(ir-s:2-0)

Colin Walsh (former Springfield-Mexicali) started at third base and batted sixth.  0-for-3 with one run, one walk, one sacrifice, and two strikeouts.

Mexicali beat Mochis 5-4 in 10 innings
LMP Official Site Post Game

Notes:
Cedric Hunter (former Memphis-Leon) was named top centerfielder in the Triple-A Mexican League for the 2018 season: MiLB Official Site

Friday's Games:
Mexicali (5-5) visits Jalisco (6-5) @ 7:15 PM CT
Culiacan (6-5) visits Navojoa (5-5) @ 7:30 PM MST
Obregon (5-6) visits Hermosillo (4-7) @ 7:30 PM MST


Venezuelan League:

Wilfredo Tovar (Memphis-Caracas) started at shortstop and batted leadoff.  0-for-5 with one strikeout and assisted in one double play.
Anthony Garcia (former Memphis-Caracas) started in left field and batted fifth.  1-for-2 with one triple, two runs, two walks, and one stolen base.
Leobaldo Pina (former Springfield-Caracas) started at third base and batted ninth.  0-for-4 with two strikeouts.

Cesar Valera (former Palm Beach-Caribes) started at third base and batted sixth.  1-for-4 with one run, one strikeout, and one fielding error.
Jose Godoy (Palm Beach-Caribes) entered late in the game at catcher and batted ninth.  0-for-1 with one ground into double play.

Caracas beat Caribes 5-2
LVBP Official Site Post Game

Richard Castillo (former Memphis-Zulia) entered in the third and pitched two innings.  He allowed two hits, one earned run, one home run, and struck one out.  (p-s:29-18)(g/f:0-3)

Rayder Ascanio (Peoria-Magallanes) started at shortstop and batted sixth.  1-for-5 with one run and one strikeout.
Pedro Rodriguez (former MiLB signing-Magallanes) entered in the ninth and pitched one inning.  He allowed three hits, two earned runs, one walk, and struck two out.  (p-s:21-14)(g/f:0-1)

Magallanes beat Zulia 15-5
LVBP Official Site Post Game

Vicente Campos (former MiLB signing-Lara) entered in the ninth and pitched one inning.  He allowed one hit, no runs, and one walk for the blown save (1) and winning decision (2-0).  (p-s:29-20)(g/f:3-0)(ir-s:1-0)

Lara beat Aragua 3-2
LVBP Official Site Post Game

Notes:
Ronny Cedeno (former St. Louis signing-Magallanes) was held out of action with leg discomfort: LVBP Official Site

Eliezer Alfonzo (former Peoria-Margarita) joined Margarita and began training on Tuesday: LVBP Official Site

Nestor Molina (former MiLB signing-Lara) is expected to join the rotation soon, Ildemaro Vargas (former Springfield-Lara) is expected November 3rd, and Rangel Ravelo (Memphis-Lara) is dealing with a double fracture: El Emergente

Friday's Games:
Margarita (7-4) visits La Guaira (4-7) @ 6:00 PM VET
Caracas (8-3) visits Caribes (2-8) @ 6:00 PM VET
Zulia (4-7) visits Magallanes (6-4) @ 7:00 PM VET
Lara (8-3) visits Aragua (3-6) @ 7:00 PM VET


Venezuelan Parallel League:

Carlos Talavera (former Johnson City-Aragua B) started at first base and batted fourth.  1-for-3 at the plate.

Aragua B beat Philadelphia 9-3 in game one of doubleheader

Carlos Talavera (former Johnson City-Aragua B) started in centerfield and batted third.  3-for-3 with one double, one triple, two RBIs, one run, one walk, and one stolen base.

Aragua B beat Philadelphia 7-6 in game two of doubleheader

Friday's Games:
Philadelphia (1-6) visits Los Angeles (4-1-1) @ 10:00 AM VET
Aragua (3-4) visits Aragua B (4-3) @ 10:00 AM VET


Dominican League:

Audry Perez (former St. Louis-Estrellas) started at catcher and batted eighth.  2-for-4 at the plate.

Genesis Cabrera (Memphis-Licey) entered in the seventh and picked off one batter.  (ir-s:1-0)

Estrellas beat Licey 3-2
LIDOM Official Site Post Game

Friday's Games:
Estrellas (4-5) visits Licey (2-7) @ 7:15 PM AST
Escogido (5-5) visits Azucareros (5-5) @ 7:30 PM AST
Cibao (7-3) visits Cibaenas (6-4) @ 8:00 PM AST


Nicaraguan League (November 3, 2018):

Notes:
Vicente Padilla (former Softbank-Leon) is expected to pitch the winter for Leon and may be used to close games out: La Prensa


Puerto Rican League (November 15, 2018):

Notes:
Ivan Maldonado (former MiLB tryout-Caguas) will begin season in rotation and Robby Rowland (former Springfield-Caguas) continues to rehab from injury: El Vocero

Cardinals Winter League Notebook 10-17-18: Carlos Talavera Singles & Hits A Two-Run Homer; Niko Vasquez Walks & Hits A Two-Run Homer; Evan Kruczynski Strikes Out Three Over Three & Two-Thirds Scoreless Innings

Carlos Talavera - Tigres de Aragua

Nippon Professional Baseball Climax Series:

Yusei Kikuchi (Seibu) was thumped in start against Softbank: Japan Times


Arizona Fall League:

Evan Kruczynski (Springfield-Surprise) started and pitched 3.2 innings.  He allowed three hits, no runs, three walks, and struck three out.  (p-s:58-30)(g/f:5-1)
Conner Greene (Memphis-Surprise) entered in the sixth and pitched to nine batters.  He allowed five hits, six earned runs, one home run, two walks, and threw two wild pitches for the blown save (1) and losing decision (0-1).  (p-s:40-21)(g/f:0-2)
Will Latcham (Memphis-Surprise) entered in the eighth and pitched to seven batters.  He allowed three hits, five earned runs, three walks, and threw one wild pitch.  (p-s:28-12)(g/f:1-0)(ir-s:3-3)

Peoria beat Surprise 16-8
MLB Official Site Post Game

Notes:
Vladimir Guerrero, Jr (Buffalo-Surprise) was named Player of the Week: MLB Official Site

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


Mexican Pacific League:

Cedric Hunter (former Memphis-Hermosillo) started in right field and batted second.  2-for-4 with one double, one run, and one strikeout.

Daric Barton (former Peoria-Jalisco) started at first base and batted fifth.  1-for-4 with one RBI, one strikeout, and assisted in one double play.
Niko Vasquez (former Springfield-Jalisco) started at third base and base and batted eighth.  2-for-3 with one home run, two RBIs, three runs, one walk, one fielding error, and assisted in one double play.
Joe Colon (former MiLB signing-Jalisco) entered in the eighth and pitched to four batters.  He allowed one hit, no runs, one walk, and struck two out for the hold (1).  (p-s:19-11)

Jalisco beat Hermosillo 9-8
LMP Official Site Post Game

Ramon Urias (Memphis-Mochis) started at shortstop and batted third.  0-for-2 with one walk, one hit by pitch, one strikeout, one caught stealing, and assisted in one double play.

Alexis Wilson (State College-Culiacan) started at catcher and batted eighth.  0-for-3 with one sacrifice and threw out one base runner.

Culiacan beat Mochis 6-1
LMP Official Site Post Game

John Nogowski (Springfield-Obregon) started at first base and batted fifth.  0-for-3 at the plate.

Mazatlan beat Obregon 4-1
LMP Official Site Post Game

Wednesday's Games:
Hermosillo (0-3) visits Jalisco (1-2) @ 7:15 PM CT
Mochis (1-2) visits Culiacan (2-1) @ 7:35 PM MT
Obregon (1-2) visits Mazatlan (3-0) @ 8:00 PM MT
Mexicali (2-1) visits Navojoa (2-1) @ 7:30 PM MST


Venezuelan League:

Cesar Valera (former Palm Beach-Caribes) started in left field and batted seventh.  0-for-5 with one strikeout and one outfield assist.
Jose Godoy (Palm Beach-Caribes) entered late in the game as a pinch hitter and batted ninth.  1-for-1 with one double.

La Guaira beat Caribes 6-5 in 11 innings
LVBP Official Site Post Game

Notes:
Dennis Ortega (Peoria-Margarita) was added to the Margarita active roster: El Emergente

Dionis Zamora (Johnson City-Magallanes) was removed from the active roster: El Emergente

Rangel Ravelo (Memphis-Lara) was cleared to continue playing after being hit by a pitch on right hand: Beisbol Play

Wednesday's Games:
La Guaira (3-1) visits Margarita (0-3) @ 2:00 PM VET
Caribes (1-3) visits Caracas (3-1) @ 6:00 PM VET
Magallanes (1-1) visits Lara (2-2) @ 7:00 PM VET
Aragua (1-2) visits Zulia (3-1) @ 7:00 PM VET


Venezuelan Parallel League:

Carlos Talavera (former Johnson City-Aragua B) started in centerfield and batted third.  2-for-4 with one home run, two RBIs, and one run.

Boston beat Aragua B 6-5

Wednesday's Games:
Boston (1-1) visits Los Angeles (2-0) @ 10:00 AM VET
Aragua (0-2) visits Philadelphia (0-1) @ 10:00 AM VET


Dominican League:

Rainel Rosario (former Springfield-Cibaenas) started in right field and batted sixth.  1-for-5 with one triple, one run, and one caught stealing.

Cibaenas beat Escogido 9-3
LIDOM Official Site Post Game

Magneuris Sierra (former St. Louis-Azucareros) entered late in the game in centerfield and moved to right, batting fourth.  0-for-1 with one walk.
Jacob Wilson (former Memphis-Azucareros) started at third base and batted sixth.  2-for-7 with one walk and three strikeouts.

Licey beat Azucareros 7-5 in 19 innings
LIDOM Official Site Post Game

Notes:
Tijuana (Triple-A Mexican League) signed Raul Valdes (former St. Louis-Azucareros) for the 2019 season: MiLB Official Site

Wednesday's Games:
Estrellas (1-1) visits Licey (1-1) @ 7:15 PM AST


World Cup U23 (October 20, 2018):

Notes:
Diego Cordero (State College), Julio Rordiguez (Peoria), Wadye Ynfante (State College), and Dariel Gomez (Johnson City) are included on the Dominican Republic U23 team: WBSC Official Site

Cardinals Winter League Notebook 10-16-18: Andy Young Singles Twice & Drives In One Run; Rainel Rosario Singles, Doubles, & Walks; Jeremy Martinez Walks Four Times

#Cardinals Andy Young to #Pirates Cole Tucker on the 4-6-3; hitter didn't dig it, but still . . . pic.twitter.com/DZqVxjybV8

— John T Eshleman (@2080_John) October 16, 2018

Nippon Professional Baseball:

Notes:
Tomoyuki Sugano (Yomiuri) was named Pitcher of the Month in the Central League for September/October: Yukubaka


Arizona Fall League:

Andy Young (Memphis-Surprise) started at second base and batted fifth.  2-for-4 with one two-out RBI, one strikeout, and assisted in one double play.
Jeremy Martinez (Springfield-Surprise) started at catcher and batted eighth.  Four walks at the plate.

Surprise beat Scottsdale 2-0
MLB Official Site Post Game

Tuesday's Games:
Scottsdale (2-3) visits Glendale (0-5) @ 12:35 PM MST
Surprise (4-1) visits Peoria (3-2) @ 12:35 PM MST
Salt River (2-3) visits Mesa (4-1) @ 6:35 PM MST


Venezuelan League:

Rangel Ravelo (Memphis-Lara) started in left field and batted second.  0-for-1 with one hit by pitch.
Vicente Campos (former MiLB signing-Lara) entered in the sixth and pitched to three batters.  He allowed one hit, no runs, and one walk.  (p-s:12-6)(g/f:1-0)

Wilfredo Tovar (Memphis-Caracas) started at shortstop and batted second.  1-for-5 and assisted in one double play.
Anthony Garcia (former Memphis-Caracas) started in left field and batted fourth.  2-for-5 at the plate.
Leobaldo Pina (former Springfield-Caracas) started at third base and batted ninth.  0-for-4 with one strikeout.

Caracas beat Lara 1-0 in 11 innings
LVBP Official Site Post Game

Tuesday's Games:
Caribes (1-2) visits La Guaira (2-1) @ 6:00 PM VET
Aragua (1-1) visits Zulia (2-1) @ 7:00 PM VET


Venezuelan Parallel League:

Carlos Talavera (former Johnson City-Aragua) entered late in the game at first base and batted fourth.  1-for-1 at the plate.

Aragua B beat Aragua 3-2

Tuesday's Games:
Los Angeles (1-0) visits Aragua (0-1) @ 9:00 AM VET
Aragua B (1-0) visits Boston (0-0) @ 10:00 AM VET


Mexican Pacific League:

Stats:
John Nogowski (Springfield-Obregon) has played in two games going 6-for-8 (.750) with six total bases, one run, two walks, one stolen base, one strikeout, one caught stealing, .800 OBP, .750 SLG, and 1.550 OPS.
Ramon Urias (Memphis-Mochis) has played in two games going 4-for-8 (.500) with one double, two RBIs, five total bases, one run, one walk, two strikeouts, .556 OBP, .625 SLG, and 1.181 OPS.
Iker Franco (former Springfield-Obregon) has played in one game going 1-for-3 (.333) with one total base, one run, .333 OBP, .333 SLG, and .667 OPS.
Alexis Wilson (State College-Culiacan) has played in two games going 1-for-7 (.143) with one double, two total bases, .143 OBP, .286 SLG, and .429 OPS.
Daric Barton (former Peoria-Jalisco) has played in two games going 0-for-4 (.000) with two walks, one strikeout, .429 OBP, .000 SLG, and .429 OPS.
Kevin Medrano (former 2011 draft selection-Jalisco) has played in two games going 0-for-3 (.000) with one walk, one strikeout, .250 OBP, .000 SLG, and .250 OPS.
Cedric Hunter (former Memphis-Hermosillo) has played two games going 0-for-6 (.000) with one walk, one strikeout, .143 OBP, .000 SLG, and .143 OPS.
Niko Vasquez (former Springfield-Jalisco) has played in one game going 0-for-3 (.000) with one run, .000 OBP, .000 SLG, and .000 OPS.

Joe Colon (former MiLB signing-Jalisco) has made one relief appearance posting a 0-1 record, 9.00 ERA, and 3.00 WHIP.  He's allowed three hits, one earned run, and struck one out over one inning.

Tuesday's Games:
Hermosillo (0-2) visits Jalisco (0-2) @ 7:15 PM CT
Mochis (1-1) visits Culiacan (1-1) @ 7:35 PM MT
Obregon (1-1) visits Mazatlan (2-0) @ 8:00 PM MT
Mexicali (2-0) visits Navojoa (1-1) @ 7:30 PM MST


Dominican League:

Jacob Wilson (former Memphis-Azucareros) started as designated hitter and batted sixth.  1-for-4 with one double, one run, and one strikeout.

Azucareros beat Escogido 6-0
LIDOM Official Site Post Game

Rainel Rosario (former Springfield-Cibaenas) started in right field and batted sixth.  2-for-3 with one double and one walk.
Eugenio Velez (former Memphis-Cibaenas) entered late in the game as a pinch hitter and batted ninth.  0-for-1 at the plate.

Cibao beat Cibaenas 8-5
El Caribe Post Game

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