Cardinals Winter League Notebook 12-28-15: Cesar Izturis Plays Final Game; Nick Additon Strikes Out Five Over Six Scoreless Innings For The Win; Tidbits On Miguel Socolovich, Jaime Garcia, & Trevor Rosenthal

Cesar Izturis - Cardenales de Lara

Venezuelan League:

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

La Guaira beat Zulia 8-7
LVBP Official Site Post Game

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

Lara beat Caracas 3-1
LVBP Official Site Post Game

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

Margarita beat Aragua 6-0
LVBP Official Site Post Game

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

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

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

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

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


Mexican Pacific League:

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

Mazatlan beat Jalisco 8-1
LMP Official Site Post Game

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

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

Obregon beat Hermosillo 5-3
LMP Official Site Post Game

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


Dominican League Playoffs:

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

Escogido beat Licey 4-0
LIDOM Official Site Post Game

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

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

Azucareros beat Estrellas 3-2
LIDOM Official Site Post Game

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


Australian Baseball League:

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


Nicaraguan League:

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

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

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

No Games Scheduled For Monday


Puerto Rican League:

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

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

Caguas beat Carolina 9-0
LBPRC Official Site Post Game

No Games Scheduled For Monday


Veracruz League:

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

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

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


Panama League:

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

Metro beat Panama 7-1
TV Max Deportes Post Game

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


World Baseball Classic Qualifier (February 11, 2016):

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

Cardinals Winter League Notebook 12-18-15: Cesar Izturis Announces Final Game; Eliezer Alfonzo Collects Two Singles & One RBI; Eduardo Sanchez Strikes Out One Over One Hitless/Scoreless Inning

Cesar Izturis - Cardenales de Lara

Venezuelan League:

Ildemaro Vargas (former Palm Beach-Lara) started at second base and batted second.  1-for-3 with one double, one run, and one walk.
Richard Castillo (former Memphis-Lara) entered in the fifth and pitched 1.1 innings.  He allowed four hits, three runs (two earned), and struck one out.  (p-s:21-13)(g/f:2-1)

Jose Gonzalez (Springfield free agent-La Guaira) started at catcher and batted ninth.  1-for-2 with one walk, one sacrifice, and one strikeout.

La Guaira beat Lara 6-2
LVBP Official Site Post Game

Eliezer Alfonzo (former Peoria-Margarita) started as designated hitter and batted second.  2-for-5 with one two-out RBI and two strikeouts.
Breyvic Valera (Springfield-Margarita) started at third base and batted fifth.  0-for-4 with one strikeout and grounded into one double play.
Justin Wright (Memphis-Margarita) entered in the sixth and pitched to one batter.  He allowed no hits or runs for the hold (2).  (p-s:3-2)(g/f:1-0)(ir-s:1-0)
Silfredo Garcia (Springfield-Margarita) entered in the eighth and pitched to four batters.  He allowed one hit, two earned runs, and two walks for the hold (3) and losing decision (0-2).  (p-s:13-5)(g/f:1-0)

Zulia beat Margarita 4-3
LVBP Official Site Post Game

Eduardo Sanchez (former St. Louis-Aragua) entered in the seventh and pitched one inning.  He allowed no hits or runs, and struck one out.  (p-s:9-7)(g/f:2-0)
Jorge Rondon (former St. Louis-Aragua) entered in the eighth and pitched one inning.  He allowed one hit, no runs, and one walk.  (p-s:17-7)(g/f:2-0)

Ronny Cedeno (former MLB signing-Magallanes) started at shortstop and batted third.  0-for-3 with one strikeout.
Jose Martinez (former Springfield-Magallanes) started at second base and batted fifth.  2-for-4 with one ground into double play.

Aragua beat Magallanes 4-0
LVBP Official Site Post Game

Notes:
Edubray Ramos (former VSL-La Guaira) is scheduled to debut on Saturday and Cesar Izturis (former St. Louis-Lara) is set to play his last game as an active player on December 27th: LVBP Official Site

Noel Arguelles (Kansas City free agent) is scheduled to debut for Magallanes on Sunday: Lider

Friday's Games:
Lara (10-12) visits Caracas (11-11) @ 7:00 PM VET
Margarita (15-9) visits Zulia (9-15) @ 7:30 PM VET
Magallanes (16-9) visits Aragua (10-12) @ 7:30 PM VET


Mexican Pacific League:

Dennys Reyes (former St. Louis-Culiacan) entered in the eighth and pitched to one batter.  He allowed no hits or runs, and one walk.  (p-s:5-1)(ir-s:2-0)

Culiacan beat Navojoa 1-0
LMP Official Site Post Game

Iker Franco (former Springfield-Obregon) started at catcher and batted eighth.  1-for-3 with one walk and allowed one stolen base.

Mochis beat Obregon 4-3
LMP Official Site Post Game

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


Dominican League:

Stats:
Eugenio Velez (former Memphis-Azucareros) has played in 43 games going 56-for-154 (.364) with seven doubles, one triples, two home runs, 14 RBIs, 71 total bases, 23 runs, 14 walks, four stolen bases, 25 strikeouts, six caught stealing, .418 OBP, .461 SLG, and .879 OPS.
Alberto Rosario (Memphis free agent-Estrellas) hs played in 27 games going 14-for-59 (.237) with three doubles, six RBIs, 17 total bases, four runs, two walks, 15 strikeouts, two caught stealing, .274 OBP, .288 SLG, and .562 OPS.
Audry Perez (former St. Louis-Estrellas) has played in 21 games going 11-for-64 (.172) with two doubles, six RBIs, 13 total bases, five runs, one walk, ten strikeouts, .194 OBP, .203 SLG, and .397 OPS.
Hector Luna (former St. Louis-Cibaenas) has played in four games going 2-for-13 (.154) with two total bases, one run, three walks, three strikeouts, .294 OBP, .308 SLG, and .602 OPS.
Robelys Reyes (former Springfield-Cibaenas) has played in 16 games going 2-for-15 (.133) with two total bases, two runs, one stolen base, two strikeouts, three caught stealing, .133 OBP, .133 SLG, and .267 OPS.
Danilo Sanchez (former Springfield-Azucareros) has played in four games going 0-for-1 (.000).

Heath Wyatt (Memphis-Escogido) has made 24 relief appearances posting a 2-0 record, 1.74 ERA, 1.40 WHIP, and six holds.  He's allowed 20 hits, five runs (four earned), one home run, nine walks, and struck 15 out over 20.2 innings.
Sam Gaviglio (former Springfield-Cibao) has made four starts posting a 1-1 record, 1.83 ERA, and 0.86 WHIP.  He's allowed 11 hits, four earned runs, one home run, six walks, and struck nine out over 19.2 innings.
Nick Additon (former Memphis-Escogido) has made four starts posting a 2-0 record, 1.93 ERA, and 1.13 WHIP.  He's allowed 18 hits, six runs (four earned), three walks, and struck 12 out over 18.2 innings.
Jorge Sosa (former St. Louis-Escogido) has made 14 relief appearances posting a 1-1 record, 3.27 ERA, 1.18 WHIP, and five holds.  He's allowed ten hits, four earned runs, one home run, three walks, and struck seven out over 11 innings.
Evan MacLane (former St. Louis-Estrellas) has made ten starts posting a 4-2 record, 3.35 ERA, and 0.96 WHIP.  He's allowed 38 hits, 18 runs (17 earned), two home runs, six walks, hit one batter, and struck 31 out over 45.2 innings.
Angel Castro (former Memphi-Cibaenas) has made eight appearances (seven starts) posting 3-1 record, 3.52 ERA, and 1.30 WHIP.  He's allowed 43 hits, 16 runs (15 earned), two home runs, seven walks, hit one batter, and struck 18 out over 38.1 innings.
Kurt Heyer (Memphis-Cibaenas) has made two starts posting a 0-1 record, 5.40 ERA, and 1.80 WHIP.  He's allowed ten hits, eight runs (four earned), two walks, and struck two out over 6.2 innings.

Friday's Games:
Cibaenas (18-28) visits Azucareros (22-24) @ 7:30 PM AST
Estrellas (27-19) visits Escogido (24-22) @ 7:30 PM AST
Licey (27-19) visits Cibao (20-26) @ 7:30 PM AST


Australian Baseball League:

Saturday's Games:
Melbourne (12-21) visits Sydney (17-15) for a doubleheader beginning @ 3:30 PM AET
Brisbane (19-14) visits Canberra (19-14) for a doubleheader beginning @ 4:00 PM AET
Perth (16-17) visits Adelaide (15-17) for a doubleheader beginning @ 4:00 PM AET


Nicaraguan League:

Stats:
Edgard Montiel (former DSL-Boer) has played in 19 games going 15-for-44 (.341) with one double, four RBIs, 16 total bases, three runs, four walks, four hit by pitches, two sac flies, one stolen base, eight strikeouts, one caught stealing, grounded into one double play, .426 OBP, .364 SLG, and .790 OPS.
Jem Argenal (former GCL-Chinandega) has played in 26 games going 24-for-74 (.324) with three doubles, two home runs, 13 RBIs, 33 total bases, 12 runs, one walk, three hit by pitches, one stolen base, five strikeouts, three caught stealing, grounded into three double plays, .375 OBP, .446 SLG, and .821 OPS.
Curt Smith (former Springfield-Chinandega) has played in 13 games going 12-for-47 (.255) with one double, two home runs, nine RBIs, 19 total bases, six runs, five walks, one sac fly, two stolen bases, 13 strikeouts, .333 OBP, .404 SLG, and .737 OPS.
David Bergin (former Quad Cities-Boer) has played in 31 games going 22-for-104 (.212) with four doubles, four home runs, 20 RBIs, 38 total bases, 12 runs, 19 walks, five hit by pitches, two sac flies, 39 strikeouts, grounded into two double plays, .359 OBP, .365 SLG, and .724 OBP.

Jhonny Polanco (former Springfield-Boer) has made 11 relief appearances posting a 0-0 record, 0.00 ERA, 0.38 WHIP, and six saves.  He's allowed two hits, no runs, three walks, and struck seven out over 13 innings.
Gustavo Martinez (former GCL-Granada) has made six appearances (three starts) posting a 0-1 record, 2.45 ERA, and 1.30 WHIP.  He's allowed 13 hits, six runs (four earned), six walks, hit three batters, thrown three wild pitches, and struck nine out over 14.2 innings.
Fidencio Flores (former GCL-Boer) has made 11 appearances (two starts) posting a 3-3 record, 2.70 ERA, and 1.00 WHIP.  He's allowed 17 hits, 11 runs (nine earned), one home run, 13 walks, hit five batters, thrown one wild pitch, and struck 16 out over 30 innings.

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


Puerto Rican League:

Stats:
Felipe Lopez (former St. Louis-Carolina) has played in 27 games going 27-for-102 (.265) with eight doubles, 14 RBIs, 35 total bases, six runs, four walks, 20 strikeouts, .292 OBP, .343 SLG, and .636 OPS.
Ruben Gotay (former Memphis-Mayaguez) has played in 22 games going 16-for-61 (.263) with two doubles, one home run, eight RBIs, 21 total bases, two runs, nine walks, nine strikeouts, one caught stealing, .357 OBP, .344 SLG, and .701 OPS.
Jonathan Rodriguez (Memphis-Carolina) has played in 23 games going 18-for-74 (.243) with seven doubles, eight RBIs, 25 total bases, seven runs, 15 walks, 28 strikeouts, .385 OBP, .338 SLG, and .722 OPS.
Randy Ruiz (former MiLB signing-Mayaguez) has played in 25 games going 22-for-92 (.239) with five doubles, two home runs, 22 RBIs, 33 total bases, 11 runs, six walks, 15 strikeouts, .290 OBP, .359 SLG, and .649 OPS.
Luis Mateo (former Memphis-Caguas) has played in 26 games going 17-for-83 (.205) with one double, five RBIs, 18 total bases, five runs, six walks, two stolen bases, 16 strikeouts, one caught stealing, .258 OBP, .217 SLG, and .475 OPS.
Anthony Garcia (Memphis-Carolina) has played in 27 games going 20-for-103 (.194) with four doubles, three home runs, 16 RBIs, 33 total bases, 11 runs, eight walks, 21 strikeouts, .267 OBP, .320 SLG, and .588 OPS.

Juan Caballero (former Johnson City-Carolina) has made 11 appearances (one start) posting a 1-1 record, 0.81 ERA, and 0.85 WHIP.  He's allowed ten hits, two earned runs, nine walks, and struck 16 out over 22.1 innings.
Tyler Herron (former Springfield-Mayaguez) has made 13 relief appearances posting a 4-1 record, 1.13 ERA, 0.75 WHIP, and three holds.  He's allowed nine hits, two earned runs, one home run, three walks, and struck 12 out over 16 innings.
Ivan Maldonado (former MiLB tryout-Mayaguez) has made eight starts posting a 3-2 record, 1.73 ERA, and 0.96 WHIP.  He's allowed 29 hits, eight earned runs, one home run, 11 walks, hit two batters, and struck 26 out over 41.2 innings.
Pedro Echemendia (State College-Carolina) has made five relief appearances posting a 2-1 record, 6.23 ERA, and 1.38 WHIP.  He's allowed four runs, three earned runs, two walks, and struck five out over 4.1 innings.

Friday's Games:
Caguas (18-15) visits Carlina (12-20) @ 7:15PM AST
Mayaguez (21-12) visits Santurce (14-18) @ 7:15 PM AST


Veracruz League:

Francisco Rivera (former Palm Beach-San Andres) started left field and batted third.  2-for-4 with two runs, one walk, and one strikeout.

San Andres beat Chiapas 15-10
LIV Official Site Post Game

Friday's Games:
Xalapa (8-6-1) visits Paso de Ovejas (10-4-1)
Acayucan (9-6) visits Palenque (4-10)
Chiapas (6-9) visits San Andres (6-8)

Cardinals Winter League Notebook 11-23-15: Ronald Ramirez Drove In Three Runs On Three Hits; Ivan Maldonado Pitched Six Scoreless Innings For The Win; Anthony Garcia Singles Twice, Walks, & Hits A Solo Home Run

Ronald Ramirez - Caimanes de Barranquilla

Venezuelan League:

Eliezer Alfonzo (former Peoria-Margarita) started as designated hitter and batted second.  1-for-5 with two runs and one strikeout.
Breyvic Valera (Springfield-Margarita) started at third base and moved to second, batting fifth.  2-for-4 with one RBI, one run, one walk, and one stolen base.
Justin Wright (Memphis-Margarita) entered in the eighth and pitched one inning.  He allowed one hit, no runs, threw one wild pitch, struck two out.  (p-s:25-15)(g/f:1-0)
Geudy Guerra (former VSL-Margarita) entered in the ninth and pitched one inning.  He allowed two hits and no runs.  (p-s:18-12)(g/f:1-2)

Dail Villanueva (former Peoria-Caracas) entered in the sixth and pitched to one batter.  He allowed no hits or runs, one walk, and threw one wild pitch.  (p-s:6-2)(ir-s:2-1)

Margarita beat Caracas 12-0
LVBP Official Site Post Game

Jeremy Hazelbaker (Memphis free agent-Caribes) started in left field and batted fifth.  2-for-4 with one two-out RBI, one run, and one strikeout.
Cesar Valera (former Palm Beach-Caribes) started at second base and moved to third, batting ninth.  3-for-5 with one RBI, three runs, and one strikeout.
Alirio Negrette (former DSL-Caribes) entered in the seventh and pitched one inning.  He allowed three hits, one earned run, one home run, and struck one out.  (p-s:20-12)(g/f:0-2)
Javier Avendano (former Batavia-Caribes) entered in the ninth and pitched to four batters.  He allowed two hits, four earned runs, one home run, two walks, and threw one wild pitch.  (p-s:19-9)

Caribes beat Zulia 15-7
LVBP Official Site Post Game

Hector Garcia (former Johnson City-La Guaira) started at first base and batted sixth.  0-for-4 with two strikeouts, grounded into one double play, and assisted in two double plays.
Jose Gonzalez (Springfield free agent-La Guaira) started at catcher and batted ninth.  0-for-2 with one walk, one hit by pitch, and allowed one stolen base.

Jose Martinez (former Springfield-Aragua) started at third base and batted second.  1-for-3 with one walk and grounded into one double play.

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

Notes:
Jorge Rondon (former St. Louis) has joined Aragua: El Emergente

Edward Mujica (former St. Louis) will not pitch for Magallanes this winter: El Emergente

Eduardo Sanchez (former St. Louis) will slowly be integrated in to a reliever role with Aragua: El Emergente

Monday's Game:
Aragua (19-13) visits La Guaira (19-13) @ 7:00 PM VET


Venezuela Parallel League:

Stats:
Jesus Ustariz (former Johnson City-Caracas) has played in 32 games going 28-for-102 (.275) with five doubles, six home runs, 26 RBIs, 51 total bases, 32 runs, 35 walks, three hit by pitches, one sac fly, three stolen bases, 14 strikeouts, grounded into two double plays, .468 OBP, and .500 SLG.
Hector Garcia (former Johnson City-La Guaira) has played in 32 games going 28-for-113 (.248) with five doubles, four home runs, 27 RBIs, 45 total bases, 11 runs, nine walks, one hit by pitch, two sac flies, two stolen bases, 24 strikeouts, grounded into two double plays, one caught stealing, .304 OBP, and and .398 SLG.
Carlos Torres (GCL-Margarita) has played in 16 games going 14-for-57 (.246) with four doubles, two triples, two home runs, ten RBIs, 28 total bases, eight runs, four walks, one hit by pitch, one sac fly, two stolen bases, 14 strikeouts, grounded into one double play, .392 OBP, and .491 SLG.
Jhohan Acevedo (State College-Caracas) has played in 12 games going 7-for-32 (.219) with three RBIs, seven total bases, two runs, ten walks, three stolen bases, five strikeouts, grounded into one double play, two caught stealing, .405 OBP, and .219 SLG.
Ronnierd Garcia (State College-Caribes) has played in 18 games going 7-for-46 (.152) with one double, one triple, two RBIs, ten total bases, three runs, eight walks, nine strikeouts, grounded into one double play, .278 OBP, and .217 SLG.

Ismael Brito (Johnson City-Margarita) has made two relief appearances posting a 0-0 record and 0.00 ERA.  He's allowed no hits or runs, two walks, and struck one out over 1.1 innings.
Richard Castillo (former Memphis-Lara) has made two relief appearances posting a 0-0 record and 3.00 ERA.  He's allowed three hits, one earned run, and struck four out over three innings.
Eduardo Sanchez (former St. Louis-Aragua) has made two starts posting a 0-0 record and 3.00 ERA.  He's allowed three hits, two runs (one earned), one walk, thrown one wild pitch, and struck one out over three innings.
Anderson Gerdel (Johnson City-La Guaira) has made eight appearances (four starts) posting a 1-1 record and 3.33 ERA.  He's allowed 30 hits, 11 runs (nine earned), three home runs, two walks, hit one batter, thrown two wild pitches, and struck 18 out over 24.1 innings.
Kender Villegas (State College-Margarita) has made two relief appearances posting a 0-1 record, 10.80 ERA, and one save.  He's allowed three hits, two earned runs, one walk, thrown one wild pitch, and struck one out over 1.2 innings.

Monday's Games:
Detroit (9-23) visits Magallanes (18-14) @ 10:00 AM VET
Aragua (17-13) visits Zulia (21-9) @ 11:00 AM VET
Cardenales (12-21) visits Margarita (18-13) @ 11:00 AM VET
Caimanes (10-23) visits Caracas (19-14) @ 11:00 AM VET
Boston (22-10) visits Lara (22-10) @ 11:00 AM VET
Caribes (16-16) visits La Guaira (16-17) @ 11:00 AM VET


Mexican Pacific League:

Lance Zawadzki (former Memphis-Navojoa) started at third base and batted second.  0-for-5 with three strikeouts.

Luis Garcia (former New Haven-Hermosillo) entered late in the game at first base and batted eighth.  One walk at the plate.

Navojoa beat Hermosillo 4-3 in 10 innings
LMP Official Site Post Game

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

Culiacan beat Mazatlan 6-4
LMP Official Site Post Game

Monday's Game:
Mochis (21-14) visits Mazatlan (20-15) @ 8:00 PM MT


Arizona Fall League:

Stats:
Aledmys Diaz (Memphis-Surprise) played in 20 games going 23-for-73 (.315) with eight doubles, one triple, four home runs, 14 RBIs, 45 total bases, 17 runs, seven walks, two stolen bases, 12 strikeouts, one caught stealing, .370 OBP, .616 SLG, and .987 OPS.
Patrick Wisdom (Springfield-Surprise) played in 24 games going 22-for-93 (237) with six doubles, one triple, four home runs, 21 RBIs, 42 total bases, 15 runs, four walks, three stolen bases, 17 strikeouts, one caught stealing, .268 OBP, .452 SLG, and .720 OPS.
Michael Ohlman (Springfield-Surprise) played in 11 games going 8-for-39 (.205) with two doubles, two home runs, seven RBIs, 16 total bases, four runs, three walks, 14 strikeouts, .256 OBP, .410 SLG, and .666 OPS.
Charlie Tilson (Springfield-Surprise) played in 15 games going 12-for-59 (.203) with three doubles, six RBIs, 15 total bases, 14 runs, nine walks, four stolen bases, 13 strikeouts, .309 OBP, .254 SLG, and .563 OPS.

Dean Kiekhefer (Memphis-Surprise) made nine relief appearances posting a 1-1 record, 2.93 ERA, 0.78 WHIP, two holds, and two saves.  He allowed 11 hits, five earned runs, one home run, one walk, and struck 14 out over 15.1 innings.
Alex Reyes (Springfield-Surprise) made four starts posting a 0-1 record, 3.60 ERA, and 1.60 WHIP.  He allowed 14 hits, six earned runs, ten walks, and struck 14 out over 15 innings.
Luke Weaver (Palm Beach-Surprise) made seven appearances (two starts) posting a 2-1 record, 3.72 ERA, 0.83 WHIP, and two holds.  He allowed 12 hits, nine runs (eight earned), three home runs, four walks, hit two batters, and struck 18 out over 19.1 innings.
Ronny Rowland (Springfield-Surprise) made ten relief appearances posting a 1-0 record, 4.76 ERA, 1.24 WHIP, and three saves.  He allowed ten hits, six earned runs, one home run, four walks, and struck ten out over 11.1 innings.
Edubray Ramos (former VSL-Glendale) made eight relief appearances posting a 1-1 record, 7.45 ERA, 1.45 WHIP, and two saves.  He allowed 14 hits, eight earned runs, one home run, and struck 12 out over 9.2 innings.


Dominican League:

Adron Chambers (former St. Louis-Magallanes) started in centerfield and batted leadoff.  0-for-3 with one walk and one strikeout.

Licey beat Magallanes 4-2
LVBP Official Site Post Game

Audry Perez (former St. Louis-Estrellas) started at catcher and batted ninth.  1-for-4 with one two-out RBI and grounded into one double play.

Estrellas beat Cibao 7-4
LIDOM Official Site Post Game

Eugenio Velez (former Memphis-Azucareros) started in right field and batted fifth.  0-for-4 with two strikeouts.

Escogido beat Azucareros 9-0
LIDOM Official Site Post Game

Donovan Solano (former Memphis-Cibaenas) started at second base and batted eighth.  1-for-3 with one sacrifice and assisted in one double play.

Cesar Izturis (former St. Louis-Lara) started at second base and batted sixth.  2-for-4 with one two-out RBI.
Ildemaro Vargas (former Palm Beach-Lara) entered late in the game as a pinch runner.
Chad Oberacker (former 2010 draft selection-Lara) started in centerfield and batted ninth.  0-for-2 with one strikeout.

Cibaenas beat Lara 4-3
LIDOM Official Site Post Game

Notes:
Alberto Rosario (Memphis free agent) has left Estrellas due to stomach issues: LIDOM Official Site

Monday's Game:
Azucareros (13-15) visits Escogido (15-13) @ 7:30 PM AST


Australian Baseball League:

Stats:
Wayne Lundgren (former Palm Beach-Sydney) has made five starts posting a 0-4 record, 2.17 ERA, and 1.14 WHIP.  He's allowed 28 hits, eight runs (seven earned), five walks, and struck 19 out over 29 innings.


Nicaraguan League:

Gustavo Martinez (former GCL-Granada) entered in the seventh and pitched one inning.  He allowed one hit, no runs, and struck one out.  (g/f:1-0)

Granada beat Chinandega 5-4
LNBP Official Site Post Game

Edgard Montiel (former DSL-Boer) started at third base and batted third.  2-for-4 with one run.
David Bergin (former Quad Cities-Boer) started as designated hitter and batted fifth.  1-for-4 with one strikeout.
Fidencio Flores (former GCL-Boer) entered in the seventh and pitched two innings.  He allowed two hits, one earned run, one walk, and struck two out.  (g/f:1-1)

Rivas beat Boer 5-3
LNBP Official Site Post Game

No Games Scheduled For Monday


Puerto Rican League:

Randy Ruiz (former MiLB signing-Mayaguez) started as designated hitter and batted fourth.  0-for-3 with one walk.
Ruben Gotay (former Memphis-Mayaguez) started at third base and batted fifth.  3-for-4 with one caught stealing.
Ivan Maldonado (former MiLB tryout-Mayaguez) started and pitched six innings.  He allowed four hits, no runs, and one walk for the winning decision (2-1).  (g/f:6-10)
Tyler Herron (former Springfield-Mayaguez) entered in the seventh and pitched to two batters.  He allowed one hit, one earned run, and one home run.  (g/f:1-0)

Mayaguez beat Santurce 2-1
LBPRC Official Site Post Game

Anthony Garcia (Memphis-Carolina) started in right field and batted second.  3-for-5 with one home run, one RBI, one run, and one intentional walk.
Jonathan Rodriguez (Memphis-Carolina) started at first base and batted fifth.  1-for-5 with one double, one run, one walk, three strikeouts, and assisted in one double play.
Felipe Lopez (former St. Louis-Carolina) started as designated hitter and batted sixth.  2-for-4 with one double.
Ian Snell (former MiLB signing-Carolina) entered in the ninth and pitched two innings.  He allowed no hits or runs, two walks (one intentional), and struck two out.  (g/f:2-2)

Luis Mateo (former Memphis-Caguas) entered late in the game as a pinch hitter and batted ninth.  0-for-1 at the plate.

Caguas beat Carolina 4-3 in 13 innings
LBPRC Official Site Post Game

No Games Scheduled For Monday


Colombian League:

Jonathan Escudero (Johnson City-Barranquilla) struck out three over three scoreless innings, Ronald Ramirez (former Palm Beach-Barranquilla) went 3-for-4 with three RBIs, and Dewin Perez (Peoria-Cartagena) allowed five hits, three runs, two walks, and struck three out over four and a third innings as Barranquilla beat Cartagena 6-2: LCBP Official Site

Cardinals Winter League Notebook 10-20-15: Aledmys Diaz Singles Twice; Lance Zawadzki Tied For LMP Lead In Doubles; Adam Reifer & Brian Broderick Tied For LMP Lead In Saves

Aledmys Diaz - Surprise Saguaros

Venezuelan League:

Stats:
Ronny Cedeno (former MLB signing-Magallanes) has played in nine games going 12-for-36 (.333) with three doubles, two home runs, nine RBIs, 21 total bases, four runs, two walks, one stolen base, eight strikeouts, .385 OBP, .583 SLG, and .968 OPS.
Cesar Izturis (former St. Louis-Lara) has played in seven games going 7-for-23 (.304) with two doubles, one triple, one RBI, 11 total bases, one run, four walks, three strikeouts, .407 OBP, .478 SLG, and .886 OPS.
Cesar Valera (former Palm Beach-Caribes) has played in five games going 3-for-12 (.250) with two doubles, one triple, two RBIs, seven total bases, one run, two walks, two strikeouts, .357 OBP, .583 SLG, and .940 OPS.
Jose Martinez (former Springfield-Aragua) has played in two games going 2-for-8 (.250) with two total bases, one run, one strikeout, .250 OBP, .250 SLG, and .500 OPS.
Ildemaro Vargas (former Palm Beach-Lara) has played in five games going 4-for-17 (.235) with two RBIs, four total bases, two runs, five walks, one strikeout, one caught stealing, .409 OBP, .235 SLG, and .644 OPS.
Eliezer Alfonzo (former Peoria-Margarita) has played in nine games going 8-for-36 (.222) with one home run, five RBIs, 11 total bases, two runs, one walk, seven strikeouts, .243 OBP, .306 SLG, and .549 OPS.
Jeremy Hazelbaker (Memphis-Caribes) has played in ten games going 7-for-33 (.212) with two doubles, two triples, three RBIs, 13 total bases, six runs, three walks, one stolen base, ten strikeouts, .278 OBP, .394 SLG, and .672 OPS.
Breyvic Valera (Springfield-Margarita) has played in nine games going 5-for-35 (.143) with three doubles, one triple, three RBIs, ten total bases, five runs, three walks, two strikeouts, two caught stealing, .205 OBP, .286 SLG, and .491 OPS.

Pedro Rodriguez (former MiLB signing-Caribes) has made three relief appearances posting a 0-0 record, 0.00 ERA, 0.33 WHIP, and two saves.  He's allowed one hit, no runs, and struck three out over three innings.
Ismael Brito (Johnson City-Margarita) has made four relief appearances posting a 0-0 record, 0.00 ERA, 1.00 WHIP, and one hold.  He's allowed one hit, one unearned run, one walk, and struck three out over two innings.
Roberto Canache (former Johnson City-Caribes) has made two appearances (one start) posting a 0-0 record, 2.45 ERA, and 1.36 WHIP.  He's allowed four hits, one earned run, one home run, one walk, and struck three out over 3.2 innings.
David Oca (State College-Caribes) has made four relief appearances posting a 1-0 record, 2.45 ERA, 0.27 WHIP, and one hold.  He's allowed one hit, one earned run, and struck five out over 3.2 innings.
Geudy Guerra (former VSL-Margarita) has made tree relief appearances posting a 1-0 record, 3.86 ERA, and 1.29 WHIP.  He's allowed three hits, one earned run, hit one batter, and struck one out over 2.1 innings.
Javier Avendano (former Batavia-Caribes) has made three relief appearances posting a 0-0 record, 4.50 ERA, and 1.50 WHIP.  He's allowed two hits, one earned run, one home run, one walk, and struck one out over two innings.
Kender Villegas (State College-Margarita) has made two relief appearances posting a 0-0 record, 19.29 ERA, and 2.57 WHIP.  He's allowed six hits, five earned runs, one home run, and struck two out over 2.1 innings.
Dail Villanueva (former Quad Cities-Caracas) has made one relief appearance posting a 0-1 record, 27.00 ERA, and 3.00 WHIP.  He's allowed one hit, one earned run, one home run, and hit one batter over a third of an inning.

Tuesday's Games:
Margarita (3-6) visits La Guaira (5-6) @ 7:00 PM VET
Magallanes (4-6) visits Lara (5-5) @ 7:30 PM VET


Mexican Pacific League:

Stats:
Iker Franco (former Springfield-Obregon) has played in six games going 6-for-18 (.333) with two doubles, two RBIs, eight total bases, two runs, four walks, seven strikeouts, .455 OBP, .444 SLG, and .899 OPS.
Lance Zawadzki (former Memphis-Navojoa) has played in eight games going 10-for-31 (.323) with four doubles, one home run, three RBIs, 17 total bases, four runs, four walks, two stolen bases, five strikeouts, .400 OBP, .548 SLG, and .948 OPS.
Luis Garcia (former New Haven-Hermosillo) has played in six games going 3-for-13 (.231) with two RBIs, three total bases, one run, one walk, four strikeouts, .267 OBP, .231 SLG, and .497 OPS.
Dean Anna (Memphis-Obregon) has played in five games going 4-for-21 (.190) with two doubles, one home run, three RBIs, nine total bases, one run, three walks, two stolen bases, five strikeouts, .292 OBP, .429 SLG, and .720 OPS.
Irving Wilson (DSL-Culiacan) has played in one game going 0-for-2 (.000) with one strikeout.

Adam Reifer (former Memphis-Mexicali) has made five relief appearances posting a 0-0 record, 0.00 ERA, 1.20 WHIP, and four saves.  He's allowed three hits, no runs, three walks, hit one batter, and struck seven out over five innings.
Ramon Delgado (former Memphis-Obregon) has made one start posting a 1-0 record, 1.69 ERA, and 1.60 WHIP.  He's allowed two hits, one earned run, one walk, hit one batter, and struck five out over 5.1 innings.
Brian Broderick (former Memphis-Jalisco) has made five relief appearances posting a 0-0 record, 1.93 ERA, 1.07 WHIP, and four saves.  He's allowed three hits, one earned run, two walks, and struck four out over 4.2 innings.
Ronnie Shaban (Springfield-Hermosillo) has made four relief appearances posting a 0-0 record, 2.25 ERA, and 1.50 WHIP.  He's allowed five hits, one earned run, one walk, and struck four out over four innings.

Tuesday's Games:
Navojoa (4-4) visits Jalisco (6-2) @ 7:00 PM CT
Mexicali (6-2) visits Culiacan (2-6) @ 7:30 PM MT
Mochis (5-3) visits Hermosillo (1-7) @ 7:30 PM MST
Mazatlan (4-4) visits Obregon (4-4) @ 7:30 PM MST - Ramon Delgado (former Memphis-Obregon) is scheduled to start


Arizona Fall League:

Patrick Wisdom (Springfield-Surprise) started at third base and batted fifth.  0-for-4 at the plate.
Aledmys Diaz (Memphis-Surprise) started at shortstop and batted ninth.  2-for-3 with one run, one throwing error, and assisted in two double plays.

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

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


Dominican League:

Stats:
Xavier Scruggs (Memphis-Cibao) has played in three games going 4-for-11 (.364) with one double, five total bases, one run, two walks, two strikeouts, .462 OBP, .455 SLG, and .916 OPS.
Eugenio Velez (former Memphis-Azucareros) has played in two games going 1-for-6 (.167) with one total base, .167 OBP, .167 SLG, and .333 OPS.
Audry Perez (former St. Louis-Cibaenas) has played in one game going 0-for-3 (.000) with one strikeout.
Robelys Reyes (Springfield-Cibaenas) has played in two games going 0-for-7 (.000) with one strikeout.
Alberto Rosario (Springfield-Estrellas) has played in one game with no at-bat.

Jorge Sosa (former St. Louis-Escogido) has made one relief appearance posting a 0-0 record, 0.00 ERA, and 0.00 WHIP.  He's allowed no hits or runs, and struck one out over one inning.
Heath Wyatt (Memphis-Escogido) has made one relief appearance posting a 0-0 record, 0.00 ERA, and 1.00 WHIP.  He's allowed no hits or runs, and one walk over one inning.
Evan MacLane (former St. Louis-Estrellas) has made one start posting a 0-1 record, 9.00 ERA, and 1.67 WHIP.  He's allowed four hits, three earned runs, one walk, hit one batter, and struck three out over three innings.

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


Nicaraguan League (November 3, 2015):

Notes:

David Bergin (former Quad Cities) and Luis De La Cruz (former Memphis) arrived in Boer Camp, await permission on Jhonny Polanco (Springfield): La Prensa

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Luis Garcia - Naranjeros de Hermosillo

Venezuelan League:

Cesar Izturis (former St. Louis-Lara) started at second base and batted second.  0-for-2 at the plate.  Izturis left early due to back problems.
Ildemaro Vargas (former Palm Beach-Lara) entered late in the game at second base and batted second.  0-for-2 with one walk.

Caracas beat Lara 8-7
LVBP Official Site Post Game

Notes:
Jeremy Hazelbaker (Memphis-Caribes) received consideration for LVBP Player of the Week: LVBP Official Site

Pedro Rodriguez (former MiLB signing-Caribes) is expected to be activated for this week: El Emergente

Tuesday's Games:
Zulia (1-3) visits Magallanes (2-3) @ 7:30 PM VET


Mexican Pacific League:

Brian Broderick (former Memphis-Jalisco) entered in the ninth and pitched to two batters.  He allowed no hits or runs, and struck one out.  (p-s:9-5)(g/f:1-0)

Luis Garcia (former New Haven-Hermosillo) entered late in the game as a pinch hitter and batted seventh.  One RBI and one sac fly.

Jalisco beat Hermosillo 5-2
LMP Official Site Post Game

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


Arizona Fall League:

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


Dominican League (October 15, 2015):

Notes:
Rafael Soriano (Chicago-N free agent-Escogido) will be working with Jorge Sosa (former St. Louis-Escogido) and Heath Wyatt (Memphis-Escoogido) in the later innings for Escogido: LIDOM Official Site

Luis Perdomo (Springfield-Cibao) pitched one and third scoreless innings to earn the win as Cibao beat Licey 5-3: LIDOM Official Site

Xavier Scruggs (Memphis-Cibao) has joined Cibao camp: Cibao Official Site


Premier 12 (November 8, 2015):

Curt Smith (former Springfield) is listed on the preliminary roster for Netherlands: Mister Baseball

Cardinals Winter League Notebook 10-11-15: Ildemaro Vargas Collects Two Singles, Two Walks, & One RBI; Adam Reifer Strikes Out One Over One Scoreless Inning For The Save; Breyvic Valera Triples

Ildemaro Vargas - Cardenales de Lara

Venezuelan League:

Ronny Cedeno (former MLB signing-Magallanes) started at shortstop and batted third.  1-for-4 with one double, two strikeouts, and assisted in two double plays.

Magallanes beat Zulia 5-3
LVBP Official Site Post Game

Breyvic Valera (Springfield-Margarita) started in centerfield and batted leadoff.  1-for-5 with one triple, one run, and one fielding error.
Eliezer Alfonzo (former Peoria-Margarita) started as designated hitter and batted fourth.  0-for-4 with one strikeout.
Kender Villegas (State College-Margarita) entered in the fourth and pitched to five batters.  He allowed three hits, three earned runs, and struck one out.  (p-s:21-11)(g/f:1-0)(ir-s:2-0)

Ildemaro Vargas (former Palm Beach-Lara) started at third base and batted leadoff.  2-for-3 with one two-out RBI, two runs, two walks, and one fielding error.
Cesar Izturis (former St. Louis-Lara) started at second base and batted second.  1-for-4 with one walk, one strikeout, and assisted in one double play.

Lara beat Margarita 10-3
LVBP Official Site Post Game

Jeremy Hazelbaker (Memphis-Caribes) started as designated hitter and batted third.  0-for-2 with one run, one walk, and one strikeout.
Cesar Valera (former Palm Beach-Caribes) started at shortstop and batted ninth.  0-for-2 with one run, one walk, and assisted in two double plays.
Roberto Canache (former Johnson City-Caribes) started and pitched three innings.  He allowed three hits, one earned run, one home run, one walk, and struck two out.  (p-s:55-33)(g/f:2-2)

Caribes beat La Guaira 3-1
LVBP Official Site Post Game

Notes:
Pedro Rodriguez (former MiLB signing-Caribes) is expected to make his debut in the next week: LVBP Official Site

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


Mexican Pacific League:

Brian Broderick (former Memphis-Jalisco) entered in the ninth and pitched one inning.  He allowed two hits, one earned run, one walk, and struck one out for the save (1).  (p-s:18-11)(g/f:2-0)

Jalisco beat Culiacan 6-4
LMP Official Site Post Game

Lance Zawadzki (former Memphis-Navojoa) started at third base and batted third.  0-for-4 with one ground into double play and assisted in one double play.

Dean Anna (Memphis-Obregon) started as designated hitter and batted second.  0-for-3 with two walks.
Iker Franco (former Springfield-Obregon) started at catcher and batted eighth.  1-for-3 with one double, one walk, and two strikeouts.

Obregon beat Navojoa 4-0
LMP Official Site Post Game

Luis Garcia (former New Haven-Hermosillo) started as designated hitter and batted sixth.  0-for-4 with two strikeouts.

Adam Reifer (former Memphis-Mexicali) entered in the ninth and pitched one inning.  He allowed one hit, no runs, and struck one out for the save (1).  (p-s:11-9)(g/f:0-2)

Mexicali beat Hermosillo 4-1
LMP Official Site Post Game

Sunday's Games:
Mexicali (1-0) visits Hermosillo (0-1) @ 6:00 PM MST
Mochis (0-1) visits Mazatlan (1-0) @ 8:00 PM MT
Obregon (1-0) visits Navojoa (0-1) @ 7:00 PM MST

Cardinals Winter League Notebook 10-10-15: Cesar Valera Doubles, Triples, & Drives In Two Runs; Breyvic Valera Singles, Doubles, & Knocks In Two Runs; Ronny Cedeno Collects One Single, One Double, & One RBI

Cesar Valera - Caribes de Anzoategui

Venezuelan League:

Breyvic Valera (Springfield-Margarita) started in centerfield and batted leadoff.  2-for-4 with one double, two RBIs (one w/two-outs), one run, and one sac fly.
Eliezer Alfonzo (former Peoria-Margarita) started as designated hitter and batted fourth.  1-for-4 with one run and one strikeout.
Ismael Brito (Johnson City-Margarita) entered in the fifth and pitched to two batters.  He allowed one hit and no runs.  (p-s:4-2)(g/f:0-1)

Cesar Izturis (former St. Louis-Lara) started at second base and batted sixth.  1-for-4 with one strikeout and one unassisted double play.

Margarita beat Lara 5-4
LVBP Official Site Post Game

Ronny Cedeno (former MLB signing-Magallanes) started at shortstop and batted third.  2-for-4 with one double, one RBI, and one run.

Magallanes beat Zulia 3-1
LVBP Official Site Post Game

Jeremy Hazelbaker (Memphis-Caribes) started in left field and batted fourth.  1-for-4 with one triple, one run, and one strikeout.
Cesar Valera (former Palm Beach-Caribes) started at shortstop and batted ninth.  2-for-4 with one double, one triple, two two-out RBIs, and assisted in one double play.

Caribes beat La Guaira 3-0
LVBP Official Site Post Game

Notes:
Jose Martinez (former Springfield-Aragua) is listed as day-to-day with a hamstring injury: El Emergente

Roberto Canache (former Johnson City-Caribes) will make a spot start on Saturday: El Emergente

Eliezer Alfonzo (former Peoria-Margarita) picked up hit 700th career hit in the LVBP: El Emergente

Saturday's Games:
Margarita (2-0) visits Lara (2-1) @ 5:30 PM VET
Caracas (1-2) visits Aragua (2-1) @ 5:30 PM VET
Magallanes (1-2) visits Zulia (0-2) @ 5:30 PM VET
La Guaira (1-2) visits Caribes (2-1) @ 7:00 PM VET


Mexican Pacific League:

Notes:
Dean Anna (Memphis) and Iker Franco (former Springfield) will be in the starting lineup for Obregon: Obregon Official Site

Saturday's Games:
Culiacan (1-0) visits Jalisco (0-1) @ 6:00 PM CT
Mazatlan (0-0) visits Mochis (0-0) @ 7:00 PM MT
Navojoa (0-0) visits Obregon (0-0) @ 7:30 PM MST
Hermosillo (0-0) visits Mexicali (0-0) @ 8:00 PM PT


Dominican League (October 15, 2015):

Notes:
Eugenio Velez (former Memphis) arrived in Azucareros camp: Azucareros Official Site

Robelys Reyes (Springfield-Cibaenas) scored on a triple as Cibao beat Cibaenas 2-1 in preseason play: Cibao Official Site

Raul Valdes (former St. Louis-Chunichi-Azucareros) and Hector Luna (former St. Louis-Chunichi-Cibaenas) left Japan for their homes: Yakyubaka

Cardinals Winter League Notebook 10-9-15: Jeremy Hazelbaker Collects Three Singles & Two RBIs; David Oca Strikes Out Two Over Two Hitless/Scoreless Innings For The Win; Cesar Izturis Singles & Walks Twice

Jeremy Hazelbaker (53) - Caribes de Anzoategui

Venezuelan League:

Jose Martinez (former Springfield-Aragua) started at third base and batted fifth.  1-for-2 at the plate.

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

Cesar Izturis (former St. Louis-Lara) started at second base and batted sixth.  1-for-3 with one double, two walks, and assisted in two double plays.

Ronny Cedeno (former MLB signing-Magallanes) started at shortstop and batted third.  1-for-4 with one run, one hit by pitch, two strikeouts, and assisted in three double plays.

Lara beat Magallanes 11-6
LVBP Official Site Post Game

Jeremy Hazelbaker (Memphis-Caribes) started in left field and batted fourth.  3-for-4 with two RBIs (one w/two-outs), one run, and one stolen base.

Javier Avendano (former Batavia-Caribes) entered in the fifth and pitched one inning.  He allowed one hit, one earned run, and one home run.  (p-s:10-6)(g/f:1-2)

David Oca (State College-Caribes) entered in the sixth and pitched two innings.  He allowed no hits or runs, and struck two out for the winning decision (1-0).  (p-s:22-14)(g/f:4-0)

Caribes beat Caracas 5-1
LVBP Official Site Post Game

Friday's Games:

Aragua (1-1) visits Caracas (1-1) @ 7:00 PM VET

Margarita (1-0) visits Lara (2-0) @ 7:30 PM VET

Magallanes (0-2) visits Zulia (0-1) @ 7:30 PM VET

La Guaira (1-1) visits Caribes (1-1) @ 7:30 PM VET

Mexican Pacific League:

Friday's Game:

Jalisco (0-0) visits Culiacan (0-0) @ 9:15 PM CT


Dominican League (October 15, 2015):

Notes:
Jorge Martinez (Joplin) brings experience to Licey rotation: Licey Official Site

Evan MacLane (former St. Louis) expected in Estrellas camp on October 12, 2015: Estrellas Official Site

Cardinals Winter League Notebook 10-8-15: Ronny Cedeno Singles Twice & Hits A Two-Run Homer; Jeremy Hazelbaker Triples & Drives In One Run; Cesar Izturis Singles & Knocks In One Run

Ronny Cedeno - Navegantes del Magallanes

Venezuelan League:

Cesar Izturis (former St. Louis-Lara) started at second base and batted ninth.  1-for-4 with one RBI and assisted in one double play.

Lara beat La Guaira 5-1
LVBP Official Site Post Game

Breyvic Valera (Springfield-Margarita) started in centerfield and batted leadoff.  0-for-4 with one run, one walk, and one strikeout.
Eliezer Alfonzo (former Peoria-Margarita) started as designated hitter and batted fourth.  0-for-4 at the plate.
Ismael Brito (Johnson City-Margarita) entered in the sixth and pitched to one batter.  He allowed no hits or runs, and struck one out for the hold (1).  (p-s:6-5)(ir-s:2-0)
Geudy Guerra (former DSL-Margarita) entered in the sixth and pitched to one batter.  He allowed no hits or runs for the winning decision (1-0).  (p-s:3-3)(ir-s:2-0)

Margarita beat Zulia 2-1
LVBP Official Site Post Game

Jeremy Hazelbaker (Memphis-Caribes) started in right field and batted fourth.  1-for-4 with one triple, one two-out RBI, and one strikeout.

Caracas beat Caribes 5-1
LVBP Official Site Post Game

Jose Martinez (former Springfield-Aragua) started at third base and batted fifth.  1-for-6 with one run and one strikeout.

Ronny Cedeno (former St. Louis-Magallanes) started at shortstop and batted third.  3-for-4 with one home run, two RBIs, one run, and one fielding error.

Aragua beat Magallanes 11-4
LVBP Official Site Post Game

Thursday's Games:
Aragua (1-0) visits La Guaira (0-1) @ 7:00 PM VET
Margarita (1-0) visits Zulia (0-1) @ 7:30 PM VET
Lara (1-0) visits Magallanes (0-1) 7:30 PM VET
Caracas (1-0) visits Caribes (0-1) @ 7:30 PM VET

Cardinals Winter League Notebook 12-30-14: Randy Ruiz Collects Three Singles & One RBI; Matt Pagnozzi, Jose Garcia, & Anthony Garcia Each Single & Drive In One Run; Geudy Guerra Strikes Out Two Over Two Hitless/Scoreless Innings

Randy Ruiz - Indios de Mayaguez

Venezuelan League

Jose Martinez (former Springfield-Aragua) started at second base and batted fourth.  0-for-3 with one ground into double play.

Breyvic Valera (Springfield-Margarita) started in centerfield and batted leadoff.  0-for-3 with one strikeout and one fielding error.
Eliezer Alfonso (former Peoria-Magallanes) started as designated hitter and batted fourth.  0-for-3 with two strikeouts.
Geudy Guerra (former VSL-Margarita) entered in the sixth and pitched two innings.  He allowed no hits or runs, and struck two out.  (g/f:3-0)

Aragua beat Margarita 3-2 in game one of doubleheader
LVBP Official Site Post Game

Cesar Izturis (former St. Louis-Lara) started as designated hitter and batted eighth.  1-for-2 with two runs and two walks.

Lara beat Caribes 7-3
LVBP Official Site Post Game

Notes:
Johan Santana (Baltimore free agent-Magallanes) faced live hitters throwing 30 pitches: Lider

Carlos Silva (Boston free agent) was announced as starter for Caribes on Tuesday: Lider

Tuesday's Games:
Zulia (35-27) visits La Guaira (28-34) @ 7:30 PM VST
Caribes (38-24) visits Magallanes (32-30) @ 7:30 PM VST


Mexican Pacific League

Russell Branyan (former St. Louis-Culiacan) started as designated hitter and batted sixth.  0-for-4 with three strikeouts.

Mexicali beat Culiacan 3-1
LMP Official Site Post Game

Notes:
Jalisco placed David Kopp (former Memphis) on the inactive list and could be released if not activated by January 7th: LMP Official Site

LMP playoff-bound teams held a draft for additional players for the postseason: LMP Official Site

Playoffs Begin On Thursday


Dominican League Round Robin

Audry Perez (former St. Louis-Cibaenas) started as catcher and batted eighth.  0-for-3 and threw out one of four base runners.
Nick Greenwood (St. Louis-Cibaenas) started and pitched three innings.  He allowed five hits, two earned runs, and struck four out for the losing decision (0-2).  (g/f:4-1)

Matt Pagnozzi (former St. Louis-Estrellas) started at catcher and batted ninth.  1-for-2 with one RBI, one throwing error, and allowed two stolen bases.

Estrellas beat Cibaenas 5-1
Listin Diario Post Game

Eugenio Velez (former Memphis-Azucareros) started in left field and batted sixth.  0-for-3 with one walk.

Cibao beat Azucareros 2-1
LIDOM Official Site Post Game

Tuesday's Games:
Estrellas (2-1) visits Cibaenas (1-2) @ 7:30 PM AST
Cibao (3-0) visits Azucareros (0-3) @ 7:30 PM AST


Nicaraguan League

Jose Garcia (former Memphis-San Fernando) started at second base and batted leadoff.  1-for-5 with one RBI.

Jem Argenal (former GCL-Chinandega) started in centerfield and batted second.  1-for-5 with one triple, one run, and one walk.
Edgard Montiel (former DSL-Chinandega) started at third base and batted seventh.  1-for-5 at the plate.

Chinandega beat San Fernando 5-4 in 11 innings
LNBP Official Site Post Game

Tuesday's Games:
San Fernando (15-27) visits Rivas (24-17) @ 6:00 PM
Chinandega (23-19) visits Boer (21-20) @ 6:00 PM


Australian Baseball League

C.J. Beatty (former Palm Beach-Brisbane) has played in 25 games going 24-for-89 (.270) with two doubles, one triple, five home runs, 13 RBIs, 43 total bases, nine runs, seven walks, two stolen bases, 26 strikeouts, one caught stealing, .310 OBP, .483 SLG, and .793 OPS.

Wayne Lundgren (former Palm Beach-Sydney) has made 14 relief appearances posting a 2-1 record, 8.53 ERA, and 2.13 WHIP.  He's allowed 20 hits, 12 earned runs, four home runs, seven walks, and struck 13 out over 12.2 innings.

No Games Scheduled On Thursday


Puerto Rican League

Anthony Garcia (Palm Beach-Carolina) started in right field and batted fourth.  1-for-3 with one two-out RBI.

Randy Ruiz (former MiLB signing-Mayaguez) started as designated hitter and batted fourth.  3-for-4 with one RBI, two runs, one hit by pitch, and one strikeout.
Tyler Herron (former Springfield-Mayaguez) entered in the seventh and pitched 1.1 innings.  He allowed no hits or runs, and one walk.  (g/f:2-2)(ir-s:2-0)

Mayaguez beat Carolina 14-3
LBPRC Official Site Post Game

Ruben Gotay (former Memphis-San Juan) started at third base and batted third.  0-for-3 with one strikeout.

Caguas beat San Juan 7-0
LBPRC Official Site Post Game

Tuesday's Games:
Caguas (25-13) visits Carolina (18-20) @ 7:30 PM AST
San Juan (12-27) visits Santurce (18-19) @ 7:30 PM AST


Veracruz League

Ryde Rodriguez (former Palm Beach-Acayucan) started in left field and batted fifth.  0-for-4 at the plate.

Chiapas beat Acayucan 10-8
LIV Official Site Post Game

Amaury Cazana (former Memphis-Paso de Ovejas) started in right field and batted fourth.  0-for-4 with two strikeouts.

San Andres beat Paso de Ovejas 3-2
LIV Official Site Post Game

Tuesday's Games:
Paso de Ovejas (11-13-1) visits San Andres (12-11-1)
Santa Rosa (13-11) visits Coatza (6-16-3)
Xalapa (10-14) visits La Cuenca (15-9)
Chiapas (14-9-1) visits Acayucan (13-11)


Panama League

Edmundo Sosa (State College-Metro) started at shortstop and batted leadoff.  1-for-3 and committed one error.

Metro beat Urraca 6-3
Panama League Official Site Post Game

Tuesday's Games:
Urraca (6-6) visits Metro (5-7) @ 7:00 PM
Herrera (4-9) visits Cocle (10-3) @ 7:00 PM

Cardinals Winter League Notebook 12-16-14: Nick Greenwood To Begin Pitching In Dominican League; Nick Additon Named Dominican League Pitcher Of The Week; Russell Branyan Walks & Hits A Solo Home Run

Nick Additon - Leones del Escogido

Venezuelan League

Kristhiam Linares (former Springfield-Zulia) entered in the 11th and pitched to three batters.  He allowed one hit, two earned runs, and one intentional walk for the losing decision (1-1).   (g/f:1-0)

La Guaira beat Zulia 7-4 in 11 innings
LVBP Official Site Post Game

Ronny Cedeno (former St. Louis-Magallanes) started at shortstop and batted seventh.  1-for-4 with one two-out RBI and one strikeout.

Cesar Izturis (former St. Louis-Lara) started at second base and batted second.  0-for-3 with one walk and one strikeout.

Magallanes beat Lara 4-1
LVBP Official Site Post Game

Tuesday's Game:
Zulia (31-22) visits Caracas (23-31) @ 7:30 PM VST


Mexican Pacific League

Russell Branyan (former St. Louis-Culiacan) started as designated hitter and batted fourth.  1-for-4 with one home run, one two-out RBI, one run, one walk, and two strikeouts.

Navojoa beat Culiacan 10-6
LMP Official Site Post Game

Notes:
Sean Gleason (Reynosa) and Geoff Broussard (Sioux City) joined Jalisco as Brian Broderick (former Memphis) leaves to prepare for spring training: Jalisco Official Site

Tuesday's Games:
Hermosillo (11-10) visits Jalisco (12-9) @ 7:00 PM CT
Mochis (11-10) visits Obregon (6-15) @ 7:30 PM MST
Culiacan (13-9) visits Navojoa (9-13) @ 7:30 PM MST
Mazatlan (10-11) visits Mexicali (13-8) @ 7:30 PM PT


Dominican League

Notes:
Nick Additon (former Memphis-Escogido) received Pitcher of the Week honors with Evan MacLane (former St. Louis-Estrellas) getting some consideration: LIDOM Official Site

Nick Greenwood (St. Louis) will begin pitching in the Parallel League before joining Cibaenas and his role has not yet been defined: Cibaenas Official Site

Tuesday's Games:
Cibaenas (26-18) visits Cibao (26-18) @ 7:30 PM AST
Escogido (14-30) visits Licey (17-27) @ 7:30 PM AST
Azucareros (21-23) visits Estrellas (28-16) @ 7:30 PM AST


Nicaraguan League

Jose Garcia (former Memphis-San Fernando) has played in 17 games going 23-for-77 (.299) with six doubles, seven RBIs, 29 total bases, eight runs, four walks, 13 strikeouts, .325 OBA, .299 SLG, and .702 OPS.
Edgard Montiel (former DSL-Chinandega) has played in 27 games going 25-for-60 (.278) with six doubles, one home run, ten RBIs, 34 total bases, nine runs, 14 walks, six strikeouts, .404 OBA, .378 SLG, and .782 OPS.
Ryde Rodriguez (former Palm Beach-Chinandega) has played in 21 games going 21-for-77 (.273) with five doubles, one home run, eight RBIs, 29 total bases, 11 runs, six walks, 14 strikeouts, .372 OBA, .377 SLG, and .718 OPS.
Jem Argenal (former GCL-Chinandega) has played in 26 games going 23-for-97 (.237) with three doubles, one triple, one home run, six RBIs, 31 total bases, 15 runs, six walks, 18 strikeouts, .295 OBA, .320 SLG, and .615 OPS.

Gustavo Martinez (former GCL-Boer) has made six appearances (four starts) posting a 2-1 record, 2.38 ERA, and 1.72 WHIP.  He's allowed 23 hits, eight runs (six earned), 16 walks, thrownj one wild pitch, and struck 11 out over 22.2 innings.
Jhonny Polanco (Peoria-Boer) has made 11 relief appearances posting a 0-0 record, 9.58 ERA, 1.74 WHIP, and four saves.  He's allowed 11 hits, 11 earned runs, seven walks, thrown one wild pitch, and struck 11 out over 10.1 innings.

Tuesday's Games:
Rivas (16-15) visits Chinandega (17-14) @ 6:00 PM
Boer (17-13) visits San Fernando (12-20) @ 6:00 PM


Australian Baseball League

Wednesday's Game:
All-Star Game @ 4:30 PM AWST


Puerto Rican League

Randy Ruiz (former MiLB signing-Mayaguez) started as designated hitter and batted fourth.  0-for-2 at the plate.

Jonathan Rodriguez (Memphis-Santurce) started at first base and batted seventh.  0-for-1 and assisted in one double play.

Mayaguez leads Santurce 1-0, suspended after in 5th inning
LBPRC Official Site

Tuesday's Games:
Carolina (14-15) visits Caguas (20-10) @ 7:30 PM AST
Mayaguez (17-13) visits Santurce (13-16) for continuation of Monday's suspended game and scheduled contest


Colombian League

Ronald Castillo (Peoria-Sincelejo) has gone 11-for-47 (.234) with one double, ten RBIs, five runs, five walks, one stolen base, one sac fly, ten strikeouts, .302 OBP, and .255 SLG.
Ronald Ramirez (former Palm Beach-Cartagena) has gone 13-for-62 (.210) with five doubles, five RBIs, six runs, four walks, one hit by pitch, one sacrifice, one sac fly, 18 strikeouts, four caught stealing, .265 OBP, and .290 SLG.

Jonathan Escudero (Johnson City-Barranquilla) has a 0-0 record and 3.38 ERA.  He's allowed 11 hits, nine runs (four earned), seven walks, hit one batter, thrown one wild pitch, and struck eight out over 10.2 innings.
Jose Calero (former GCL-Sincelejo) has a 1-0 record, 4.61 ERA, and one save.  He's allowed 13 hits, seven earned runs, one home run, six walks, hit one batter, and struck 14 out over 13.2 innings.


Veracruz League

Amaury Cazana (former Memphis-Paso de Ovejas) has played in 12 games going 13-for-48 (.271) with three doubles, one home run, nine RBIs, eight runs, nine walks, one hit by pitch, one sac fly, eight strikeouts, .390 OBA, .396 SLG, and .786 OPS.
Ivan Bellazetin (former MiLB tryout-Acayucan) has played in 11 games going 12-for-48 (.250) with two doubles, one home run, six RBIs, five runs, four walks, one hit by pitch, six strikeouts, .321 OBA, .354 SLG, and .675 OPS.

Oneli Perez (former Memphis-La Cuenca) has made seven relief appearances posting a 0-0 record, 0.00 ERA, 1.50 WHIP, and one save.  He's allowed six hits, no runs, six walks, hit two batters, and struck five out over eight innings.
Jose Pena (former Tennessee-Acayucan) has made  three starts posting a 1-2 record, 6.19 ERA, and 1.56 WHIP.  He's allowed 24 hits, 14 runs (11 earned), one home run, one walk, hit one batter, throw three wild pitches, and struck 15 out over 16 innings.

Tuesday's Games:
Coatza (2-8-2) visits Acayucan (6-5)
Paso de Ovejas (4-7-1) visits Xalapa (5-7)
Santa Rosa (7-4) visits San Andres (4-6-1)
La Cuenca (8-4) visits Chiapas (8-3)


Nippon Professional Baseball

Nippon Ham signed Kensuke Tanaka (Texas free agent): Yakyubaka

Takashi Toritani (Hanshin free agent) is talking to Toronto and San Diego before making final decision on returning to Hanshin.  Shunsuke Watanabe (Lancaster) is looking for a deal with a MLB club but may return to Japan.  Yoshio Itoi (Orix) has interest in playing in the MLB but would like to win championship in NPB.  Kenta Maeda (Hiroshima) has goals of pitching in the MLB and winning NPB championship: Yakyubaka

Cardinals Winter League Notebook 11-28-14: Cesar Valera Collects Two Singles, One Double, & Two RBIs; Kender Villegas Strikes Out Five Over Two Scoreless Innings; Anthony Garcia Leads Puerto Rico In RBIs, Total Bases, SLG, OPS, & Tied For Lead In Home Runs

Jem Argenal - Tigres de Chinandega

Venezuelan League

Breyvic Valera (Springfield-Margarita) started at second base and batted leadoff.  1-for-4 with one sacrifice, one strikeout, one missed catch error, and assisted in two double plays.
David Peralta (former Johnson City-Margarita) started in right field and batted third.  2-for-4 with one run and one fielding error.
Luis Perdomo (former Springfield-Margarita) entered in the seventh and pitched one inning.  He allowed one hit and no runs.  (g/f:2-0)

Lara beat Margarita 4-3
LVBP Official Site Post Game

Ronny Cedeno (former St. Louis-Magallanes) started at shortstop and batted eighth.  0-for-2 with one strikeout.

Magallanes beat Caribes 4-3
LVBP Official Site Post Game

Jose Martinez (former Springfield-Aragua) started as designated hitter and batted second.  3-for-5 with one double, one run, and one strikeout.
Eduardo Sanchez (former St. Louis-Aragua) entered in the eighth and pitched to four batters.  He allowed two hits, two earned runs, and two walks.  (p-s:17-9)

Caracas beat Aragua 9-4
LVBP Official Site Post Game

Notes:
Cesar Izturis (former St. Louis-Lara) received stitches after taking a ball in the face while sliding into third base: El Universal

Friday's Games:
Lara (20-22) visits Margarita (12-28) @ 7:30 PM VST
Caribes (29-12) visits Caracas (19-23) @ 7:30 PM VST
La Guiaira (13-26) visits Magallanes (21-18) @ 7:30 PM VST
Aragua (21-19) visits Zulia (26-13) @ 7:30 PM VST


Venezuelan Parallel League

Cesar Valera (Palm Beach-Caribes) started at shortstop and batted second.  3-for-5 with one double, two RBIs, and committed one error.
Ronnierd Garcia (Peoria-Caribes) started at third base and batted fifth.  1-for-5 with one run and one strikeout.

Caribes beat Magallanes 9-6

Kender Villegas (Johnson City-La Guaira) entered in the seventh and pitched two innings.  He allowed two hits, no runs, and struck five out.  (ir-s:1-0)

Aragua beat La Guaira 4-3

Friday's Games:
Lara (24-11) visits Zulia (12-17) @ 10:00 AM VST
Caracas (20-13) visits La Guaira (24-11) @ 10:00 AM VST
Caribes (10-24) visits Aragua (20-14) @ 10:00 AM VST
Navegantes (6-29) visits Seattle (21-13) @ 11:00 AM VST
Tampa Bay (11-23) visits Philadelphia (15-22) @ 11:00 AM VST
Caimanes (24-12) visits Detroit (18-17) @ 11:00 AM VST
Margarita (15-18) visits Magallanes (21-14) @ 11:00 AM VST
Cardenales (19-17) visits Boston (15-20) @ 11:00 AM VST


Mexican Pacific League

Hugo Castellanos (former Memphis-Jalisco) entered in the seventh and pitched to three batters.  He allowed one hit, no runs, and struck one out for the hold (3).  (p-s:13-9)(g/f:1-0)(ir-s:1-0)

Jalisco beat Obregon 7-2
LMP Official Site Post Game

Dennys Reyes (former St. Louis-Culiacan) entered in the eighth and pitched to four batters.  He allowed two hits, two earned runs, threw one wild pitch, and struck one out.  (p-s:21-13)

Navojoa beat Culiacan 6-1
LMP Official Site Post Game

Notes:
Toronto scouts took in special workout of Aguascalientes players: MiLB Official Site

Daniel Muno (New York-N) has signed on to play for Obregon: Obregon Official Site

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


Dominican League

Notes:
Nate Baker (Pittsburgh) and Matt Hoffman (Philadelphia) have signed on to play for Cibaenas: Cibaneas Official Site

Friday's Games:
Cibaenas (18-13) visits Cibao (15-15) @ 7:30 PM AST
Escogido (10-21) visits Licey (12-19) @ 7:30 PM AST
Azucareros (17-14) visits Estrellas (20-10) @ 7:30 PM AST


Nicaraguan League

Edgard Montiel (former DSL-Chinandega) started at first base and batted seventh.  2-for-4 with one double and one run.
Jem Argenal (former GCL-Chinandega) started in centerfield and batted ninth.  1-for-3 with one home run, two RBIs, one run, one walk, and one strikeout.

Jose Garcia (former Memphis-San Fernando) started in left field and batted third.  1-for-4 with one strikeout and grounded into one double play.
Ryde Rodriguez (former Palm Beach-San Fernando) started as designated hitter and batted fifth.  0-for-4 with one strikeout.

Chinandega beat San Fernando 5-1
LNBP Official Site Post Game

Friday's Games:
Boer (10-6) visits San Fernando (3-15) @ 6:00 PM
Rivas (9-8) visits Chinandega (12-5) @ 6:00 PM


Australian Baseball League

Wayne Lundgren (former Palm Beach-Sydney) entered in the seventh and pitched one inning.  He allowed two hits, three earned runs, one home run, one walk, and struck two out.  (p-s:26-14)(g/f:1-0)

Perth beat Sydney 6-2
Perth Official Site Post Game

C.J. Beatty (former Palm Beach-Brisbane) started at third base and batted fifth.  1-for-3 with two RBIs and two sac flies.

Brisbane beat Melbourne 9-0
Brisbane Official Site Post Game

Notes:
Chin-Hui Tsao (Retired) has signed on to pitch for Adelaide: Adelaide Official Site

Saturday's Games:
Melbourne visits Brisbane for a doubleheader beginning @ 1:00 PM AEST
Perth visits Sydney @ 6:00 PM AET
Adelaide visits Canberra @ 7:00 PM AET


Puerto Rican League

Randy Ruiz (former MiLB signing-Mayaguez) has played in 13 games going 15-for-46 (.326) with five doubles, one home run, six RBIs, 23 total bases, nine runs, five walks, nine strikeouts, .426 OBP, .500 SLG, and .926 OPS.
Anthony Garcia (Palm Beach-Carolina) has played in 19 games going 19-for-62 (.306) with four doubles, one triple, four home runs, 18 RBIs, 37 total bases, 13 runs, 12 walks, 14 strikeouts, .429 OBP, .597 SLG, and 1.025 OPS.
Luis Montanez (former Memphis-Mayaguez) has played in 16 games going 17-for-57 (.298) with three doubles, one home run, six RBIs, 23 total bases, five runs, three walks, nine strikeouts, .355 OBP, .404 SLG, and .758 OPS.
Ruben Gotay (former Memphis-San Juan) has played in 17 games going 16-for-56 (.286) with three doubles, four home runs, 12 RBIs, 31 total bases, ten runs, 11 walks, nine strikeouts, .429 OBP, .554 SLG, and .982 OPS.
Luis Mateo (Memphis free agent-Caguas) has played in 18 games going 16-for-61 (.262) with three doubles, three RBIs, 19 total bases, five runs, four walks, seven strikeouts, .313 OBP, .311 SLG, and .625 OPS.
Jonathan Rodriguez (Memphis-Santurce) has played in 19 games going 10-for-64 (.156) with three doubles, five RBIs, 13 total bases, four runs, 11 walks, one stolen base, 22 strikeouts, two caught stealing, .289 OBP, .203 SLG, and .493 OPS.

Ivan Maldonado (former MiLB tryout-Santurce) has made four appearances (three starts) posting a 1-1 record, 0.00 ERA, and 0.96 WHIP.  He's allowed 15 hits, five unearned runs, two walks, hit three batters, and struck nine out over 17.2 innings.
J.C. Romero (former St. Louis-Carolina) has made nine relief appearances posting a 0-1 record, 0.93 ERA, 1.34 WHIP, one hold, and three saves.  He's allowed six hits, two runs (one earned), two walks, hit one batter, and struck six out over 9.2 innings.
Juan Caballero (Johnson City-Carolina) has made four appearances (one start) posting a 0-0 record, 1.80 ERA, and 1.20 WHIP.  He's allowed nine hits, three runs (two earned), three walks, hit one batter, and struck 11 out over ten innings.
Javier Machuca (former GCL-Caguas) has made five relief appearances posting a 0-0 record, 3.52 ERA, and 1.30 WHIP.  He's allowed eight hits, four runs (three earned), one home run, two walks, and struck seven out over 7.2 innings.
Pedro Feliciano (former Memphis-Santurce) has made nine relief appearances posting a 0-0 record, 3.86 ERA, 1.00 WHIP, and two holds.  He's allowed six hits, three earned runs, one home run, one walk, and struck four out over seven innings.
Joel Pineiro (former St. Louis-Santurce) has made five starts posting a 1-2 record, 4.76 ERA, and 1.20 WHIP.  He's allowed 32 hits, 15 earned runs, one home run, two walks, and stuck 12 out over 28.1 innings.
Justin Wright (Memphis-Caguas) has made eight relief appearances posting a 0-0 record, 5.14 ERA, 1.43 WHIP, and two holds.  He's allowed six hits, four earned runs, four walks, and struck seven out over seven innings.

Notes:
The general manager for Santurce was attcked for a second time this winter: El Nuevo Dia

Friday's Games:
Caguas (11-8) visits Carolina (9-9) @ 7:30 PM AST
Mayaguez (12-6) visits San Juan (5-13) @ 7:30 PM AST


Colombian League

Notes:
Leandro Castro triples and drove in three runs in Colombian Developmental League play: El Universal


Nippon Professional Baseball

Takashi Toritani (Hanshin free agent) is currently training to be in shape for a full season in the MLB; Orix, Hanshin, and Yokohama are still interested in Chihiro Kaneko (Orix free agent): Yakyubaka

Rakuten may part ways with Brian Falkenborg (former St. Louis); Orix has parted was with Wily Mo Pena; Hanshin looks to bring back Randy Messenger, Seung-Hwan Oh, Matt Murton, and Mauro Gomez; Yokohama will begin negotiations for Yulieski Gourriel and possibly his brother: Yakyubaka