Cardinals Winter League Notebook 11-14-18: Arturo Reyes Strikes Out Three Over Four Scoreless Innings; Ildemaro Vargas Hits A Three-Run Homer; Donovan Solano Collects Three Singles, One Double, & Two RBIs

Arturo Reyes - Naranjeros de Hermosillo

Arizona Fall League:

Lane Thomas (Memphis-Surprise) started in right field and batted second.  2-for-3 with one double, one RBI, two runs, two walks, and one caught stealing.
Tommy Edman (Memphis-Surprise) started at third base and batted fifth.  0-for-5 with one strikeout, grounded into one double play, and assisted in one double play.

Surprise beat Glendale 9-2
MLB Official Site Post Game

Wednesday's Games:
Glendale (11-17) visits Salt River (15-13) @ 12:35 PM MST
Mesa (13-14) visits Surprise (11-17) @ 12:35 PM MST
Peoria (20-8) visits Scottsdale (13-14) @ 6:35 PM MST


Mexican Pacific League:

Maikel Cleto (former St. Louis-Obregon) entered in the ninth and pitched one inning.  He allowed no hits or runs, one walk, and struck one out.  (p-s:14-8)

Obregon beat Mazatlan 5-1
LMP Official Site Post Game

Kevin Medrano (former 2011 draft selection-Jalisco) started in left field and batted second.  0-for-4 with one strikeout.
Daric Barton (former Peoria-Jalisco) started at first base and batted fourth.  0-for-4 with one strikeout.

Arturo Reyes (Memphis-Hermosillo) started and pitched four innings.  He allowed one hit, no runs, seven walks, and struck three out.  (p-s:84-40)(g/f:4-3)

Hermosillo beat Jalisco 4-0
LMP Official Site Post Game

Ramon Urias (Memphis-Mochis) started at second base and moved to third, batting fourth.  2-for-4 with one double, one run, one strikeout, and assisted in one double play.

Culiacan beat Mochis 3-2
LMP Official Site Post Game

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


Venezuelan League:

Ildemaro Vargas (former Springfield-Lara) started at second base and batted leadoff.  1-for-5 with one home run, three RBIs, one run, one strikeout, and assisted in one double play.
Rangel Ravelo (Memphis-Lara) entered late in the game as a pinch hitter and batted ninth.  One run and one walk.

Imeldo Diaz (State College-Margarita) started at shortstop and batted fifth.  3-for-4 and assisted in one double play.

Lara beat Margarita 5-4
LVBP Official Site Post Game

Ronny Cedeno (former St. Louis signing-Magallanes) started at second base and batted second.  1-for-6 with one run, two strikeouts, and assisted in one double play.
Pedro Rodriguez (former MiLB signing-Magallanes) entered in the ninth and pitched one inning.  He allowed one hit and no runs.  (p-s:10-7)(g/f:2-1)

Magallanes beat La Guaira 10-5
LVBP Official Site Post Game

Wilfredo Tovar (former Memphis-Caracas) started at shortstop and batted leadoff.  1-for-3 with one run, one hit by pitch, and one fielding error.
Leobaldo Pina (former Springfield-Caracas) entered late in the game at shortstop and moved to third base, batting leadoff.  0-for-1 at the plate.
Miguel Socolovich (former St. Louis-Caracas) entered in the tenth and pitched two innings.  He allowed no hits, one earned run, and two walks for the winning decision (1-0).  (p-s:34-18)(g/f:4-1)

Caracas beat Zulia 5-4
LVBP Official Site Post Game

Notes:
Jose Martinez (St. Louis-La Guaira) practiced with La Guaira and hopes to begin play on Sunday: LVBP Official Site

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

Matt Pearce (Springfield-Caracas) was not yet activated: El Emergente

St. Louis pulled Dennis Ortega (Peoria-Margarita) from continuing in the LVBP and begin training for the spring: El Emergente

Wednesday's Games:
Lara (17-11) visits Margarita (16-12) @ 5:00 PM VST
Aragua (10-15) visits La Guaira (12-14) @ 5:00 PM VST
Caribes (11-15) visits Magallanes (12-14) @ 6:00 PM VST
Caracas (15-11) visits Zulia (13-14) @ 6:00 PM VST


Dominican League:

Donovan Solano (former Memphis-Licey) started at third base and batted second.  4-for-6 with one double, two two-out RBIs, one run, and one throwing error.

Licey beat Escogido 8-3
LIDOM Official Site Post Game

Francisco Pena (St. Louis free agent-Cibaenas) started at catcher and batted ninth.  1-for-3 with two walks, one strikeout, and allowed one stolen base.

Angel Castro (former Memphis-Azucareros) entered in the fourth and pitched to two batters.  He allowed two hits and no runs.

Cibaenas beat Azucareros 7-3
LIDOM Official Site Post Game

Audry Perez (former St. Louis-Estrellas) started at catcher and batted fifth.  0-for-3 with one RBI, one walk, and one sac fly.

Estrellas beat Cibao 8-6
LIDOM Official Site Post Game

Wednesday's Games:
Escogido (12-13) visits Licey (11-14) @ 6:15 PM AST
Cibao (13-12) visits Estrellas (14-11) @ 6:30 PM AST
Azucareros (11-14) visits Cibeanas (14-11) @ 7:00 PM AST


MLB-NPB All-Star Challenge:

Yadier Molina (St. Louis-MLB) started at catcher and batted second.  1-for-5 with one double, one two-out RBI, and two strikeouts.

Samurai Japan beat MLB 6-5
MLB Official Site Post Game

Thursday's Games:
Samurai Japan (4-1) visits MLB (1-4) @ 4:00 AM ET


Colombian League:

Jose Calero (former GCL-Sincelejo) entered in the seventh and pitched one inning.  He allowed one hit and no runs.  (p-s:7-5)(g/f:2-1)

Dewin Perez (former Peoria-Barranquilla) started and pitched five innings.  He allowed four hits, two earned runs, one walk, and struck three out.  (p-s:78-51)(g/f:8-3)

Barranquilla beat Sincelejo 4-3
LCBP Official Site Post Game


Australian Baseball League:

Thursday's Games:
Adelaide (0-0) visits Brisbane (0-0) @ 6:00 PM AEST
Geelong-Korea (0-0) visits Sydney (0-0) @ 7:00 PM AET


Puerto Rican League (November 15, 2018):

Notes:
Delvin Perez (State College-Carolina) is thrilled to finally have permission to play with Carolina: El Nuevo Dia

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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 10-28-18: Yadier Molina Honored At World Cup; Evan Kruczynski Strikes Out Five Over Five Scoreless Innings For The Win; Rob Kaminsky Strikes Out Two Over Two Scoreless Innings for The Win

Yadier Molina - Puerto Rico Manager

Nippon Professional Baseball:

Alejandro Mejia (former DSL-Hiroshima) entered late in the game as a pinch hitter and batted ninth.  0-for-1 with one strikeout.

Hiroshima beat Softbank 5-1
Japan Times Post Game

Notes:
Yomiuri may release Koji Uehara (Yomiuri): Japan Times


Korean Baseball Organization:

Jamie Romak (former Memphis-SK) started at third base and moved to first, batting fourth.  0-for-4 at the plate.

SK beat Nexen 5-1
Yonhap News Agency Post Game


Puerto Rican League Double-A Championship:

Luis Mateo (former Memphis-Fajardo) 0-for-5 and committed two errors.

Cayey beat Fajardo 3-2 (10/26/18)


Arizona Fall League:

Rob Kaminsky (former Palm Beach-Glendale) entered in the seventh and pitched two innings.  He allowed one hit, no runs, one walk, and struck two out for the winning decision (1-0).  (p-s:28-19)(g/f:2-1)

Glendale beat Mesa 7-6

Lane Thomas (Memphis-Surprise) started in left field and batted sixth.  1-for-4 with one strikeout.
Tommy Edman (Memphis-Surprise) started at second base and batted eighth.  0-for-4 with two strikeouts and assisted in one double play.
Evan Kruczynski (Springfield-Surprise) started and pitched five innings.  He allowed three hits, no runs, two walks, and struck five out for the winning decision (2-1).  (p-s:59-40)(g/f:5-2)
Conner Greene (Memphis-Surprise) entered in the sixth and pitched one inning.  He allowed one hit, no runs, one walk, threw one wild pitch, and struck one out for the hold (1).  (p-s:25-14)(g/f:1-0)
Will Latcham (Memphis-Surprise) entered in the seventh and pitched two innings.  He allowed one hit, no runs, one walk, and struck one out for the hold (1).  (p-s:26-15)(g/f:2-2)

Surprise beat Scottsdale 4-0
MLB Official Site Post Game

No Games Scheduled For Sunday


Mexican Pacific League:

Colin Walsh (former Springfield-Mexicali) started at third base and batted fifth.  2-for-4 with one run.

Kevin Medrano (former 2011 draft selection-Jalisco) started in centerfield and batted leadoff.  0-for-3 at the plate.
Daric Barton (former Peoria-Jalisco) started at first base and batted fifth.  2-for-3 with one double, one run, one strikeout, and assisted in one double play.
Niko Vasquez (former Springfield-Jalisco) started at third base and batted seventh.  0-for-3 with one strikeout.

Mexicali beat Jalisco 3-2
LMP Official Site Post Game

Ramon Urias (Memphis-Mochis) started at second base and batted third.  1-for-2 with one RBI, one walk, and assisted in three double plays.

Mochis beat Mazatlan 4-1 in game one of doubleheader

Ramon Urias (Memphis-Mochis) started as designated hitter and batted third.  0-for-2 with one walk and two strikeout.

Mazatlan beat Mochis 6-1 in game two of doubleheader
LMP Official Site Post Game

John Nogowski (Springfield-Obregon) started at first base and batted fifth.  0-for-3 with one walk, one pickoff error, and assisted in one double play.

Cedric Hunter (former Memphis-Hermosillo) started in right field and batted second.  1-for-4 with one strikeout and grounded into one double play.
Irving Lopez (Palm Beach-Hermosillo) entered late in the game at second base and batted seventh.  0-for-1 with one strikeout.

Obregon beat Hermosillo 3-2
LMP Official Site Post Game

Alexis Wilson (State College-Culiacan) entered late in the game at catcher.

Navojoa beat Culiacan 5-4
LMP Official Site Post Game

Sunday's Games:
Mexicali (6-6) visits Jalisco (7-6) @ 3:15 PM CT
Culiacan (7-6) visits Navojoa (6-6) @ 5:00 PM MST
Mazatlan (8-5) visits Mochis (6-7) @ 5:00 PM MST
Obregon (6-7) visits Hermosillo (5-8) @ 5:00 PM MST


Venezuelan League:

Dennis Ortega (Peoria-Margarita) started at catcher and batted eighth.  1-for-3 with one double and threw out one of two base runners.

Anthony Garcia (former Memphis-Caracas) started in left field and batted sixth.  0-for-3 with two strikeouts.
Leobaldo Pina (former Springfield-Caracas) started at third base and batted eighth.  1-for-2 with one double, two runs, one walk, and one stolen base.

Caracas beat Margarita 3-0
LVBP Official Site Post Game

Ronny Cedeno (former St. Louis signing-Magallanes) started at third base and batted sixth.  1-for-4 with one run, two strikeouts, one fielding error, and assisted in one double play.

Lara beat Margarita 4-1
LVBP Official Site Post Game

Cesar Valera (former Palm Beach-Caribes) started at shortstop and batted sixth.  1-for-3 with one caught stealing/pickoff.
Jose Godoy (Palm Beach-Caribes) entered late in the game as a pinch hitter and batted eighth.  1-for-1 with one run.

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

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


Dominican League:

Yefri Perez (former MiLB signing-Cibaenas) entered late in the game in right field and batted leadoff.  0-for-1 with one strikeout.
Eugenio Velez (former Memphis-Cibaenas) started in left field and batted second.  1-for-4 with one strikeout and was picked off.
Rainel Rosario (former Springfield-Cibaenas) started in right field and moved to left, batting fifth.  1-for-3 with one home run, one two-out RBI, two runs, one walk, one stolen base, and one strikeout.
Francisco Pena (St. Louis-Cibaenas) started at catcher and batted eighth.  2-for-4 with two doubles, four RBIs (two w/two-outs), one run, and one strikeout.

Alberto Rosario (former St. Louis-Estrellas) started at catcher and batted eighth.  0-for-2, one passed ball, and picked one runner off.
Audry Perez (former St. Louis-Estrellas) entered late in the game at catcher and batted eighth.  0-for-1 at the plate.

Cibaenas beat Estrellas 8-2
LIDOM Official Site Post Game

Magneuris Sierra (former St. Louis-Azucareros) started in right field and moved to left, batting ninth.  1-for-4 with one stolen base and two strikeouts.

Cibao beat Azucareros 6-5
LIDOM Official Site Post Game

Sunday's Games:
Cibao (8-4) visits Escogido (7-5) @ 4:00 PM AST
Estrellas (6-6) visits Azucareros (5-7) @ 5:00 PM AST
Licey (2-10) visits Cibaenas (8-4) @ 5:00 PM AST


Dominican Parallel League:

Juan Herrera (former Palm Beach-Licey) started at first base and batted ninth.  0-for-2 with one walk and two strikeouts.

Robelys Reyes (former Springfield-Escogido) started at second base and batted eighth.  0-for-5 at the plate.

Escogido beat Licey 6-2


World Cup U-23:

Dariel Gomez (Johnson City-Dominican Republic) started in right field and batted fourth.  0-for-3 with one strikeout.
Julio Rodriguez (Peoria-Dominican Republic) entered late in the game as a pinch hitter and batted seventh.  0-for-1 at the plate.
Wadye Ynfante (State College-Dominican Republic) started in centerfield and batted ninth.  0-for-3 with three strikeouts and committed one error.

Japan beat Dominican Republic 4-0

Leandro Cedeno (Johnson City-Venezuela) started at first base and moved ro right field, batting fifth.  0-for-2 with one walk and one stolen base.
Juan Yepez (Palm Beach-Venezuela) entered late in the game at third base and batted fifth.  Scored one run as a pinch runner.

Venezuela beat Chinese Taipei 4-3

Jhon Torres (GCL-Colombia) started in right field and batted fifth.  1-for-5 with one run.

Colombia beat Czech Republic 12-2

Notes:
Yadier Molina (St. Louis-Puerto Rico MGR) was recognized as a honored guest: Primera Hora and El Vocero


Colombian League (October 31, 2018):

Notes:
Jose Calero (former GCL-Sincelejo) joined Sincelejo camp: El Meridiano

Cardinals Winter League Notebook 10-25-18: Cardinals Signed Michael Ozoria & Engels Martinez; Wilfredo Tovar Singles Twice, Doubles, & Drives In Two Runs; Leobaldo Pina Hits A Solo Home Run

Arizona Fall League:

Tommy Edman (Memphis-Surprise) started at shortstop and batted leadoff.  1-for-3 with one walk, one hit by pitch, one stolen base, one caught stealing, and assisted in one double play.
Andy Young (Memphis-Surprise) started at second base and batted fifth.  0-for-2 with two walks, two strikeouts, and assisted in one double play.
Lane Thomas (Memphis-Surprise) started in right field and batted seventh.  1-for-4 with one stolen base and three strikeouts.

Rob Kaminsky (former Palm Beach-Glendale) entered in the seventh and pitched 1.1 innings.  He allowed no hits or runs, threw one wild pitch, and struck three out.  (p-s:19-11)(g/f:1-0)

Glendale beat Surprise 3-2

Thursday's Games:
Glendale (3-10) visits Surprise (5-8) @ 12:35 PM MST
Mesa (8-5) visits Peoria (8-5) @ 12:35 PM MST
Salt River (8-5) visits Scottsdale (7-6) @ 6:35 PM MST


Mexican Pacific League:

Cedric Hunter (former Memphis-Hermosillo) started in left field and batted second.  0-for-4 at the plate.
Arturo Reyes (Memphis-Hermosillo) started and pitched six innings.  He allowed five hits, three runs (one earned), one throwing error, and struck four out for the losing decision (0-3).  (p-s:79-53)(g/f:8-4)

Alexis Wilson (State College-Culiacan) started at catcher and batted ninth.  0-for-2 with one hit by pitch and threw out one base runner.

Culiacan beat Hermosillo 3-1
LMP Official Site Post Game

Kevin Medrano (former 2011draft selection-Jalisco) started in left field and batted leadoff.  0-for-3 at the plate.
Daric Barton (former Peoria-Jalisco) started at first base and batted sixth.  1-for-3 with one walk.
Niko Vasquez (former Springfield-Jalisco) started at third base and moved to first, batting seventh.  2-for-5 with one double and one strikeout.

John Nogowski (Springfield-Obregon) started at first base and batted third.  0-for-5 with one sacrifice, one strikeout, and assisted in two double plays.

Obregon beat Jalisco 1-0 in 14 innings
LMP Official Site Post Game

Ramon Urias (Memphis-Mochis) started as designated hitter and batted third.  1-for-3 with one run and three walks (one intentional).

Mochis beat Mexicali 6-4 in 10 innings
LMP Official Site Post Game

Thursday's Games:
Navojoa (5-3) visits Mazatlan (5-4) for a doubleheader beginning @ 6:00 PM MT
Hermosillo (3-7) visits Culiacan (6-4) @ 7:35 PM MT
Jalisco (6-4) visits Obregon (4-6) @ 7:10 PM MST
Mochis (5-5) visits Mexicali (4-5) @ 7:30 PM PT


Venezuelan League:

Imeldo Diaz (State College-Margarita) started at shortstop and batted seventh.  2-for-4 with one RBI, one run, and one strikeout.
Dennis Ortega (Peoria-Margarita) started at catcher and batted ninth.  2-for-4 with one double, one RBI, one run, assisted in one double play, and threw out one base runner.

Cesar Valera (former Palm Beach-Caribes) started at third base and batted sixth.  2-for-4 with one RBI, one strikeout, and one fielding error.
Jose Godoy (Palm Beach-Caribes) entered late in the game as a pinch hitter and batted ninth.  0-for-1 with one strikeout.

Margarita beat Caribes 8-4
LVBP Official Site Post Game

Will Changarotty (State College-Zulia) entered in the eighth and pitched one inning.  He allowed no hits or runs, and struck one out.  (p-s:16-10)(g/f:2-0)

Lara beat Zulia 7-5
LVBP Official Site Post Game

Wilfredo Tovar (Memphis-Caracas) started at shortstop and batted leadoff.  3-for-5 with one double, two two-out RBIs, two runs, one stolen base, and assisted in one double play.
Leobaldo Pina (former Palm Beach-Caracas) started at third base and batted eighth.  1-for-3 with one home run, one RBI, and one run.

Rayder Ascanio (Peoria-Magallanes) started at shortstop and batted seventh.  1-for-2 with one walk, one stolen base, and one strikeout.

Caracas beat Magallanes 10-0
LVBP Official Site Post Game

Thursday's Games:
Margarita (6-4) visits La Guaira (4-5) @ 6:00 PM VET
Caracas (7-3) visits Caribes (2-7) @ 6:00 PM VET
Zulia (4-6) visits Magallanes (5-4) @ 7:00 PM VET
Aragua (2-5) visits Lara (7-3) @ 7:00 PM VET


Dominican League:

Magneuris Sierra (former St. Louis-Azucareros) started in left field and batted ninth.  0-for-3 at the plate.

Escogido beat Azucareros 6-0
LIDOM Official Site Post Game

Eugenio Velez (former Memphis-Cibaenas) started in right field and batted fifth.  1-for-4 with two RBIs.
Yefri Perez (former MiLB signing-Cibaenas) entered late in the game in right field and batted eighth.  1-for-1 with one run and two stolen bases.

Cibaenas beat Cibao 5-4
LIDOM Official Site Post Game

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

Estrellas beat Licey 8-0
LIDOM Official Site Post Game

Notes:
Juan Herrera (former Palm Beach-Licey) went 0-for-2 with one strikeout and committed one error and Maikel Cleto (former St. Louis-Licey) struck out one and allowed one hit and one walk over one inning as Licey beat Escogido 7-2 in Parallel League play: Licey Official Site

St. Louis signed international prospects RHP Engels Martinez and LHP Michael Ozoria on october 20, 2018.

No Games Scheduled For Thursday


World Cup U-23:

Jhon Torres (GCL-Colombia) started in left field and batted sixth.  0-for-4 with one walk, one strikeout, and grounded into one double play.

Chinese Taipei beat Colombia 6-5

Cardinals Winter League Notebook 12-1-17: Luis Garcia Singles, Doubles, & Hits A Two-Run Homer; Dariel Gomez Hits A Two-Run Homer; Rangel Ravelo Collects Two Singles & Two RBIs

Luis Garcia - Naranjeros de Hermosillo

Mexican Pacific League:

Luis Garcia (former New Haven-Hermosillo) started at first base and batted seventh.  3-for-4 with one double, one home run, two two-out RBIs, two runs, and assisted in two double plays.
Efren Navarro (former Memphis-Hermosillo) entered late in the game at first base.

Jesus Cruz (State College-Jalisco) entered in the seventh and pitched to two batters.  He allowed one hit, two earned runs, and one walk for the losing decision (4-2).  (p-s:11-6)

Hermosillo beat Jailsco 7-6
LMP Official Post Game

Randy Arozarena (Springfield-Navojoa) started in right field and batted third.  1-for-3 with one home run, one two-out RBI, one run, one walk, and one strikeout.

Navojoa beat Obregon 2-1
LMP Official Site Post Game

Alexis Wilson (State College-Culiacan) started at catcher and batted ninth.  0-for-2 and threw out two base runners.

Mazatlan beat Culiacan 1-0
LMP Official Site Post Game

Notes:
Carlos Soto (GCL-Mochis) was added to the active roster by Mochis: LMP Official Site

Friday's Games:
Jalisco (22-22) visits Navojoa (22-22) @ 7:30 PM MST
Obregon (18-26) visits Culiacan (23-21) @ 7:35 PM MT
Mochis (16-28) visits Mazatlan (27-17) @ 8:00 PM MT
Hermosillo (25-19) visits Mexicali (23-21) @ 7:30 PM PT


Venezuelan League:

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

Caribes leads Zulia 4-0, suspended mid-third inning
LVBP Official Site Post Game

Ronny Cedeno (former St. Louis-Magallanes) started at shortstop and batted second.  3-for-6 with one RBI, one run, and one sac fly.
Pedro Rodriguez (former MiLB signing-Magallanes) entered in the seventh and pitched two innings.  He allowed one hit and no runs for the hold (5).  (p-s:25-15)(g/f:3-1)
Jorge Rondon (former St. Louis-Magallanes) entered in the tenth and pitched to four batters.  He allowed three hits and two runs (one earned) for the blown save (1).  (p-s:15-8)(g/f:0-1)(ir-s:2-2)

Wilfredo Tovar (Memphis-Caracas) started at second base and batted second.  1-for-7 with one RBI, one run, and assisted in one double play.
Anthony Garcia (former Memphis-Caracas) entered late in the game in left field and batted fifth.  2-for-3 with one run.
Miguel Socolovich (St. Louis free agent-Caracas) entered in the tenth and pitched to five batters.  He allowed three hits and one earned run.  (p-s:14-9)(g/f:1-1)(ir-s:2-2)

Magallanes beat Caracas 12-9 in 14 innings
LVBP Official Site Post Game

Ildemaro Vargas (former Springfield-Lara) started at second base and batted leadoff.  3-for-5 with two doubles, one two-out RBI, two runs, and assisted in two double plays.
Rangel Ravelo (Memphis-Lara) started at first base and batted fourth.  3-for-5 with two RBIs, three runs, and assisted in two double plays.
Fabian Blanco (Johnson City-Lara) entered in the seventh and pitched one inning.  He allowed two hits, one earned run, and one hoe run.  (p-s:13-9)(g/f:2-0)

Lara beat La Guaira 10-3
LVBP Official Site Post Game

Notes:
Dennis Ortega (State College-Margarita) was pulled by St. Louis, which is one of the reasons Margarita made the trade for Gabriel Lino (Memphis free agent-Margarita): Merdiano

Friday's Games:
Aragua (24-17) visits Margarita (16-26) for a doubleheader beginning @ 5:00 PM VET
Lara (22-19) visits La Guaira (17-25) @ 6:30 PM VET
Caribes (18-25) visits Zulia (21-20) @ 7:00 PM VET
Caracas (26-18) visits Magallanes (25-19) @ 7:00 PM VET


Venezuelan Parallel League:

Carlos Talavera (Johnson City-Margarita/Aragua) started in centerfield and batted sixth.  1-for-4 with three strikeouts.

Magallanes beat Margarita-Aragua 5-1

Jose Gomez (former Johnson City-La Guaira) started and pitched 3.1 innings.  He allowed three hits, five runs (three earned), four walks, threw one wild pitch, and struck one out for the losing decision (0-2)
Anderson Gerdel (former Palm Beach-La Guaira) entered in the fourth and pitched 1.2 innings.  He allowed four hits, one earned run, and struck one out.  (ir-s:1-1)

Boston beat La Guaira 8-3

Friday's Games:
La Guaira (13-14-4) visits Margarita-Aragua (17-9-5) @ 9:00 AM VET
Lara (16-13-3) visits Philadelphia (9-18-6) @ 10:00 AM VET


Dominican League:

Audry Perez (former St. Louis-Estrellas) entered late in the game at catcher and batted eighth.  0-for-1 at the plate.

Estrellas beat Cibao 2-1
LIDOM Official Site Post Game

Notes:
Ubaldo Jimenez (Baltimore free agent-Licey) is considering pitching for Licey: Licey Official Site

Friday's Games:
Estrellas (20-14) visits Escogido (16-19) @ 7:15 PM AST - Evan MacLane (former St. Louis) is scheduled to start for Estrellas
Licey (17-18) visits Azucareros (12-23) @ 7:30 PM AST
Cibao (20-15) visits Cibaenas (19-15) @ 8:00 PM AST


Nicaraguan League:

Stats:
Edgard Montiel (former DSL-Chinandega) has played in 21 games going 21-for-71 (296) with six doubles, one triple, one home run, 11 RBIs, 32 total bases, 11 runs, 12 walks (three intentional), three hit by pitches, five strikeouts, one caught stealing, grounded into two double plays, .438 OBP, .451 SLG, and .889 OPS.
Curt Smith (former Springfield-Chinandega) has played in 25 games going 22-for-92 (.239) with three doubles, four home runs, six RBIs, 37 total bases, 13 runs, 16 walks (one intentional), one sacrifice, three hit by pitches, 12 strikeouts, grounded into one double play, .375 OBP, .402 SLG, and .777 OPS.

Friday's Games:
Leon (11-14) visits Chinandega (13-12)
Boer (13-12) visits Rivas (13-12)


Colombian League:

Stats:
Gueddy Guerra (former VSL-Monteria) has a 3-0 record and 0.71 ERA.  He's allowed 13 hits, five runs (two earned), one home run, eight walks, hit three batters, thrown one wild pitch, and struck 22 out over 25.1 innings.
Dewin Perez (Peoria-Barranquilla) has a 1-1 record and 2.08 ERA.  He's allowed eight hits, three runs (two earned), three walks, thrown three wild pitches, and struck 13 out over 8.2 innings.
Jonathan Escudero (former Palm Beach-Barranquilla) has a 1-3 record and 2.29 ERA.  He's allowed 11 hits, five earned runs, one home run, eight walks, hit one batter, and struck 14 out over 19.2 innings.
Jackson Solarte (former VSL-Sincelejo) has a 0-0 record and 3.00 ERA.  He's allowed seven hits, three runs (two earned), four walks, and struck five out over six innings.
Jose Calero (former GCL-Sincelejo) has a 0-1 record and 3.55 ERA. He's allowed 12 hits, five earned runs, one balk, and struck 14 out over 12.2 innings.
Ramon Ulacio (former GCL-Monteria) has a 0-1 record and 6.05 ERA.  He's allowed 21 hits, 13 earned runs, four home runs, six walks, hit four batters, thrown six wild pitches, and struck 18 out over 19.1 innings.

Friday's Games:
Barranquilla (11-9) visits Cartagena (4-16) @ 7:00 PM
Monteria (12-8) visits Sincelejo (13-7) @ 7:00 PM - Jose Calero (former GCL) is scheduled to start for Sincelejo


U-23 World Cup:

Dariel Gomez (GCL-Dominican Republic) started at first base and batted seventh.  1-for-4 with one home run, two RBIs, and one run.

Dominican Republic beat Cuba 10-7

Yariel Gonzalez (State College-Puerto Rico) started at first base and batted third.  1-for-5 with one double, one RBI, and one run.
Delvin Perez (Johnson City-Puerto Rico) started at shortstop and batted ninth.  2-for-5 with one triple, one RBI, and two runs.
Ricardo Bautista (State College-Puerto Rico) entered late in the game as a pinch hitter and batted ninth.  1-for-1 with one RBI.

Edmundo Sosa (Palm Beach-Panama) started at second base and batted fourth.  2-for-4 with one double, one RBI, and one run.

Puerto Rico beat Panama 14-8
Primera Hora Post Game

Friday's Games:
Argentina (2-5) visits Costa Rica (1-6) @ 10:00 AM
Brazil (4-3) visits Honduras (2-5) @ 10:00 AM
Peru (0-7) visits Colombia (4-3) @ 2:00 PM
Dominican Republic (5-2) visits Puerto Rico (5-2) @ 2:00 PM
Cuba (3-4) visits Mexico (5-2) @ 2:00 PM
Venezuela (6-1) visits Panama (5-2) @ 7:00 PM

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

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

— Naranjeros (@ClubNaranjeros) November 22, 2017

Allen Cordoba - Naranjeros de Hermosillo


Mexican Pacific League:

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

Obregon beat Mochis 1-0
LMP Official Site Post Game

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

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

Hermosillo beat Culiacan 5-3
LMP Official Site Post Game

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

Mazatlan beat Navojoa 3-2
LMP Official Site Post Game

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


Venezuelan League:

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

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

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

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

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

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

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


Dominican League:

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

Cibao beat Estrellas 9-4
LIDOM Official Site Post Game

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

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

Escogido beat Azucareros 8-2
LIDOM Official Site Post Game

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


Nicaraguan League:

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

Rivas beat Chinandega 7-4
LBPN Official Site Post Game

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


Colombian League:

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

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


U-23 World Cup:

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


Arizona Fall League:

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

Cardinals Winter League Notebook 11-13-17: Rafael Ortega Collects Four Singles & Three RBIs; Gueddy Guerra Pitched Five & A Third Scoreless Innings; Rangel Ravelo Singles, Walks & Hits A Solo Home Run

Rafael Ortega - Caribes de Anzoategui

Arizona Fall League:

Stats:
Andrew Knizner (Springfield-Surprise) has played in 16 games going 21-for-63 (.333) with three doubles, three home runs, 12 RBIs, 33 total bases, eight runs, four runs, 11 strikeouts, .382 OBP, .524 SLG, and .906 OPS.
Edmundo Sosa (Palm Beach-Surprise) has played in 15 games going 15-for-50 (.300) with one triple, five RBIs, 17 total bases, seven runs, three walks, ten strikeouts, one caught stealing, .364 OBP, .340 SLG, and .704 OPS.
Ian Rice (former 2012 draft selection-Mesa) has played in 11 games going 11-for-37 (.297) with five doubles, seven RBIs, 16 total bases, four runs, seven walks, ten strikeouts, .422 OBP, .432 SLG, and .855 OPS.
Peter Mooney (former 2010 draft selection-Salt River) has played in 20 games going 17-for-62 (.274) with two doubles, three RBIs, 19 total bases, seven runs, four walks, two stolen bases, eight strikeouts, one caught stealing, .328 OBP, .306 SLG, and .635 OPS.
Aramis Garcia (former 2011 draft selections-Scottsdale) has played in ten games going 12-for-44 (.273) with one double, one home run, 11 RBIs, 16 total bases, three runs, 13 strikeouts, .283 OBP, .364 SLG, and .646 OPS.
Oscar Mercado (Springfield-Surprise) has played in 19 games going 19-for-74 (.257) with three doubles, nine RBIs, 22 total bases, seven runs, 13 walks, six stolen bases, 16 strikeouts, .364 OBP, .297 SLG, and .661 OPS.
John Nogowski (Springfield-Surprise) has played in seven games going 6-for-24 (.250) with four doubles, two RBIs, ten total bases, four runs, three walks, five strikeouts, .333 OBP, .417 SLG, and .750 OPS.
Charlie Tilson (former Memphis-Glendale) has played in seven games going 4-for-23 (174) with one double, three RBIs, five total bases, two runs, six walks, one stolen base, four strikeouts, one caught stealing, .333 OBP, .217 SLG, and .551 OPS.

Sandy Alcantara (St. Louis-Surprise) has made five starts posting a 1-2 record, 4.20 ERA, and 1.27 WHIP.  He's allowed 11 hits, seven earned runs, two home runs, eight walks, hit two batters, and struck 14 out over 15 innings.
Josh Lucas (St. Louis-Surprise) has made ten relief appearances posting a 0-2 record, 5.40 ERA, 1.40 WHIP, one hold, and one save.  He's allowed 11 hits, seven runs (six earned), two home runs, three walks, hit one batter, and struck ten out over ten innings.
Arturo Reyes (Memphis-Surprise) has made ten relief appearances posting a 0-0 record, 6.23 ERA, 1.54 WHIP, two holds, and one save.  He's allowed 18 hits, nine earned runs, one home run, two walks, and struck 12 out over 13 innings.
Jordan Hicks (Palm Beach-Surprise) has made eight relief appearances posting a 0-2 record, 7.82 ERA, and 1.89 WHIP.  He's allowed 18 hits, 12 runs (11 earned), two home runs, six walks, hit one batter, and struck 14 out over 12.2 innings.

Monday's Games:
Mesa (15-10-1) visits Glendale (12-14) @ 12:35 PM MST
Salt River (12-12-2) visits Peoria (15-11) @ 12:35 PM MST
Surprise (11-15) visits Scottsdale (11-14-1) @ 12:35 PM MST


Mexican Pacific League:

Randy Arozarena (Springfield-Navojoa) started in centerfield and batted leadoff.  3-for-5 with two doubles, one RBI, four runs, one hit by pitch, and one strikeout.

Irving Lopez (State College-Hermosillo) entered late in the game at second base and batted leadoff.  0-for-1 at the plate.
Efren Navarro (former Memphis-Hermosillo) started at first base and batted third.  1-for-3 with one double, one run, and one strikeout.

Navojoa beat Hermosillo 16-5
LMP Official Site Post Game

Cedric Hunter (former Memphis-Obregon) started as designated hitter and batted third.  2-for-4 with one home run, one two-out RBI, and one run.
Niko Vasquez (former Springfield-Obregon) started at shortstop and batted fourth.  0-for-4 with three strikeouts and assisted in one double play.

Obregon beat Jalisco 3-2
LMP Official Site Post Game

No Games Scheduled For Monday


Venezuelan League:

Jose Martinez (St. Louis-La Guaira) started as designated hitter and batted third.  1-for-5 with three strikeouts and grounded into one double play.

Rangel Ravelo (Memphis-Lara) started at first base and batted third.  2-for-3 with one home run, one two-out RBI, two runs, one walk, one strikeout, and assisted in one double play.
Gabriel Lino (Memphis free agent-Lara) started at catcher and batted seventh.  1-for-4 with three strikeouts.

Lara beat La Guaira 8-2
LVBP Official Site Post Game

Richard Castillo (former Memphis-Zulia) entered in the seventh and pitched to three batters.  He allowed two hits and one earned run for the hold (1).  (p-s:12-8)(g/f:0-1)

Zulia beat Lara 4-2
LVBP Official Site Post Game

Dennis Ortega (Peoria-Margarita) started at catcher and batted sixth.  2-for-4 with one double and threw out one of two base runners.

Rafael Ortega (former Memphis-Caribes) started in centerfield and batted leadoff.  4-for-5 with three RBIs (one w/two-outs), two runs, and one caught stealing.
Cesar Valera (former Palm Beach-Caribes) started at second base and batted eighth.  2-for-4 with two runs, grounded into one double play, and assisted in two double plays.

Caribes beat Margarita 8-3
LVBP Official Site Post Game

Wilfredo Tovar (Memphis-Caracas) started at second base and batted second.  1-for-4 with one ground into double play and assisted in one double play.
Corey Baker (former Memphis-Caracas) entered in the fifth and pitched to three batters.  He allowed no hits or runs, and two walks (one intentional).  (p-s:13-3)(g/f:1-0)(ir-s:3-2)

Ronny Cedeno (former St. Louis-Magallanes) started at shortstop and moved to second base, batting second.  0-for-4 with two runs, one sacrifice, and assisted in two double plays.
Rayder Ascanio (Palm Beach-Magallanes) entered late in the game at shortstop and batted ninth.  0-for-1 with one walk.

Magallanes beat Caracas 7-2
LVBP Official Site Post Game

Notes:
Jose 'Cafecito' Martinez has an eight-game hitting streak: El Emergente

No Games Scheduled For Monday


Venezuelan Parallel League:

Stats:
Imeldo Diaz (Johnson City-Margarita/Aragua) has played in 16 games going 19-for-58 (.328) with six doubles, one triple, eight RBIs, 27 total bases, 12 runs, seven walks, three stolen bases, six strikeouts, three caught stealing, .400 OBP, and .466 SLG.

Jose Gomez (former Johnson City-La Guaira) has made five appearances (three starts) posting a 0-1 record, 4.50 ERA, and 1.71 WHIP.  He's allowed 17 hits, seven earned runs, two home runs, seven walks, hit three batters, threw one wild pitch, and struck 15 out over 14 innings.

Monday's Games:
Lara (10-8-2) visits Margarita-Aragua (10-4-4) @ 9:00 AM VET
Magallanes (6-14-1) visits Boston (15-5-2) for a doubleheader beginning @ 9:00 AM VET
Philadelphia (5-13-4) visits La Guaira (6-8-3) @ 10:00 AM VET


Dominican League:

Alberto Rosario (St. Louis free agent-Estrellas) started at catcher and batted eighth.  0-for-2 with one RBI, one run, and allowed two stolen bases.

Escogido beat Estrellas 5-4
LIDOM Official Site Post Game

Eugenio Velez (former Memphis-Azucareros) started in left field and batted eighth.  0-for-3 at the plate.
Raul Valdes (former St. Louis-Azucareros) started and pitched 4.2 innings.  He allowed four hits, four runs (three earned), two walks, threw one wild pitch, and struck four out for the losing decision (0-2).  (p-s:82-49)(g/f:5-3)

Licey beat Azucareros 6-1
LIDOM Official Site Post Game

No Games Scheduled For Monday


Nicaraguan League:

Curt Smith (former Springfield-Chinandega) started in right field and batted fourth.  1-for-3 with one home run, one RBI, one run, one walk, and one strikeout.
Edgard Montiel (former DSL-Chinandega) started at third base and batted sixth.  0-for-3 at the plate.

Chinandega beat Rivas 3-1 in eight innings, suspended due to rain
LBPN Official Site Post Game

No Games Scheduled For Monday


Colombian League:

Gueddy Guerra (former VSL-Monteria) started and pitched 5.1 innings scoreless innings as Cartagena beat Monteria 3-2: LCBP Official Site Post Game

No Games Scheduled For Monday

Cardinals Winter League Notebook 11-9-17: Jose 'Cafecito' Martinez Collects Three Singles & Two RBIs; Maikel Cleto Strikes Out Two Over One Scoreless Inning For The Save; Efren Navarro Singles, Doubles, & Drives In One Run

Jose 'Cafecito' Martinez - Tiburones de La Guaira

Arizona Fall League:

Thursday's Games:
Glendale (9-14) visits Surprise (10-13) @ 12:35 PM MST
Mesa (14-9) visits Peoria (13-10) @ 12:35 PM MST
Salt River (11-11-1) visits Scottsdale (11-11-1) @ 6:35 PM MST


Mexican Pacific League:

Maikel Cleto (former St. Louis-Mochis) entered in the ninth and pitched one inning.  He allowed one hit, no runs, one walk, threw one wild pitch, and struck two out for the save (7).  (p-s:25-15)(g/f:1-0)

Randy Arozarena (Springfield-Navojoa) started in centerfield and batted leadoff.  0-for-3 with one walk and three strikeouts.

Mochis beat Navojoa 2-1
LMP Official Site Post Game

Efren Navarro (former Memphis-Hermosillo) started at first base and batted third.  2-for-5 with one double, one RBI, two runs, two strikeouts, and assisted in one double play.

Hermosillo beat Culiacan 9-2
LMP Official Site Post Game

Cedric Hunter (former Memphis-Obregon) started in centerfield and batted third.  1-for-5 with one two-out RBI.
Niko Vasquez (former Springfield-Obregon) started as designated hitter and batted fourth.  0-for-4 with one strikeout.

Obregon beat Mazatlan 3-2
LMP Official Site Post Game

Thursday's Games:
Mochis (12-13) visits Navojoa  (11-14) @ 7:30 PM MST
Hermosillo (14-11) visits Culiacan (14-11) @ 7:35 PM MT
Obregon (9-16) visits Mazatlan (13-12) @ 8:00 PM MT
Jalisco (13-12) visits Mexicali (14-11) @ 7:30 PM PT


Venezuelan League:

Dennis Ortega (State College-Margarita) started at catcher and batted seventh.  0-for-4 with one RBI, one strikeout, and picked one runner off.
Kender Villegas (former Palm Beach-Margarita) entered in the fourth and pitched two innings.  He allowed no hits or runs, and struck one out.  (p-s:18-14)(g/f:3-1)(ir-s:3-2)

Jose Martinez (St. Louis-La Guaira) started at first base and batted fourth.  3-for-4 with two RBIs, two runs, and assisted in one double play.

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

Wilfredo Tovar (Memphis-Caracas) started at second base and batted second.  4-for-5 with two runs and one fielding error.
Corey Baker (former Memphis-Caracas) entered in the sixth and pitched one inning.  He allowed no hits or runs, threw one wild pitch, and struck three out for the hold (3).  (p-s:20-13)(g/f:2-0)

Caracas beat Aragua 7-2
LVBP Official Site Post Game

Rayder Ascanio (Palm Beach-Magallanes) started ar second base and batted second.  0-for-2 with two runs, two walks, one sacrifice, and one strikeout.
Pedro Rodriguez (former MiLB signing-Magallanes) entered in the eighth and pitched to one batter.  He allowed no hits or runs, and one walk.  (p-s:4-0)(ir-s:1-0)

Rafael Ortega (former Memphis-Caribes) started in centerfield and batted leadoff.  1-for-4 with one double, one two-out RBI, one walk, and one caught stealing/pickoff.
Cesar Valera (former Palm Beach-Caribes) started at third base and batted eighth.  0-for-2 with one run, one walk, and one strikeout.

Magallanes beat Caribes 8-5
LVBP Official Site Post Game

Notes:
Rangel Ravelo (Memphis-Lara) practiced with Lara on Wednesday and is ready to play after dealing with left quad discomfort: Lara Official Site

Thursday's Games:
Margarita (10-14) visits Caracas (14-11) @ 7:00 PM VET
Lara (10-13) visits Zulia (12-11) @ 7:00 PM VET
Magallanes (15-10) visits Caribes (9-16) @ 7:00 PM VET
La Guaira (10-14) visits Aragua (16-7) @ 7:00 PM VET


Venezuelan Parallel League:

Thursday's Games:
Magallanes (5-13-1) visits Boston (14-4-2) @ 11:00 AM VET
Margarita-Aragua (9-3-4) visits Philadelphia (4-12-4) @ 11:00 AM VET


Dominican League:

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


Nicaraguan League:

Curt Smith (former Springfield-Chinandega) started in right field and batted fourth.  2-for-4 with one double, one run, one walk, and one strikeout.
Edgard Montiel (former DSL-Chinandega) started as designated hitter and batted sixth.  2-for-5 with one RBI and one run.

Chinandega beat Boer 10-7
LBPN Official Site Post Game

No Games Scheduled For Thursday


Colombian League:

Notes:
Jose Calero (former GCL-Sincelejo) earned the loss as Cartagena beat Sincelejo 6-4: El Meridiano

No Games Scheduled For Thursday


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

Notes:
Puerto Rican players are privileged to have Yadier Molina (St. Louis-Puerto Rican MGR) to have him as  manager: El Vocero

Edmundo Sosa (Palm Beach-Panama) is expected to join the Panama team after the Arizona Fall League: TV Max Deportes


Panama League (November 27, 2017):

Notes:
Jonathan Rivera (Johnson City-Metro) is the starting right fielder for Metro and Carlos Gonzalez (former Johnson City-Metro) is the team's pitching coach: Metro Official Twitter

Cardinals Winter League Notebook 11-2-17: Joel Pineiro Assists In Puerto Rico's U-23 Camp; Richard Castillo Pitched One & Two-Thirds Scoreless Innings & Holds Two Inherited Runners On Base For The Hold; Imeldo Diaz Triples & Drives In One Run

Joel Pineiro (far right) - Puerto Rico

Arizona Fall League:

Oscar Mercado (Springfield-Surprise) started in centerfield and batted leadoff.  1-for-5 with one strikeout and grounded into one double play.
Andrew Knizner (Springfield-Surprise) started at first base and batted fourth.  0-for-3 with one walk, one strikeout, grounded into one double play, and assisted in two double plays.
Josh Lucas (St. Louis-Surprise) entered in the ninth and pitched one inning.  He allowed two hits, two earned runs, one home run, and struck two out.  (p-s:15-13)

Mesa beat Surprise 8-5
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Thursday's Games:
Salt River (8-10) visits Glendale (8-11) @ 12:35 PM MST
Surprise (8-11) visits Mesa (11-8) @ 12:35 PM MST
Peoria (11-8) visits Scottsdale (10-8) @ 6:35 PM MST


Mexican Pacific League:

Robert Stock (former Palm Beach-Jalisco) entered in the ninth and pitched one inning.  He allowed no hits or runs, and one walk for the save (4).  (p-s:17-10)(g/f:1-1)

Efren Navarro (former Memphis-Hermosillo) started at first base and batted second.  2-for-5 with two runs, one walk, and grounded into one double play.

Jalisco beat Hermosillo 9-6
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Cedric Hunter (former Memphis-Obregon) entered late in the game in centerfield and batted ninth.  1-for-2 with one run.

Obregon beat Navojoa 6-2
LMP Official Site Post Game

Notes:
Jaime Garcia (former St. Louis-Hermosillo) visited with the media on his visit: Beisbol Planeta Twitter

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


Venezuelan League:

Richard Castillo (former Memphis-Zulia) entered in the fourth and pitched 1.2 innings.  He allowed one hit, no runs, and one walk for the winning decision (2-0).  (p-s:31-18)(g/f:3-2)(ir-s:2-0)

Pedro Echemendia (Memphis-La Guaira) entered in the eighth and pitched one inning.  He allowed two hits, one earned run, and struck one out.  (p-s:13-8)(g/f:2-0)

Zulia beat La Guaira 9-1
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Wilfredo Tovar (Memphis-Caracas) started at shortstop and batted eighth.  0-for-3 with one walk and assisted in two double plays.

Dennis Ortega (State College-Margarita) started at catcher and batted eighth.  1-for-3 with one two-out RBI and one caught stealing.

Margarita beat Caracas 4-3
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Rafael Ortega (former Memphis-Caribes) started in centerfield and batted leadoff.  0-for-4 with one RBI, one sac fly, and one strikeout.
Cesar Valera (former Palm Beach-Caribes) started at second base and bated ninth.  2-for-2 with one two-out RBI, one sacrifice, and assisted in one double play.

Aragua beat Caribes 7-6
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Rayder Ascanio (Palm Beach-Magallanes) started at shortstop and batted second.  0-for-3 with one run and one strikeout.
Ronny Cedeno (former St. Louis-Magallanes) started at third base and batted fifth.  1-for-4 and one fielding error.
Jose Martinez (former Springfield-Magallanes) entered late in the game as designated hitter and batted seventh.  0-for-1 at the plate.

Lara beat Magallanes 4-3
LVBP Official Site Post Game

Notes:
Carlos Talavera (Johnson City-Aragua) was added to the Aragua active roster: LVBP Official Site

Pedro Rodriguez (former MiLB signing-Magallanes) is expected to join Magallanes next week: LVBP Official Site

Jermaine Curtis (former St. Louis-Zulia) expected to join Zulia in the second half of the season: El Emergente

Thursday's Games:
Zulia (9-9) visits La Guaira (8-11) @ 7:00 PM VET
Caribes (8-12) visits Magallanes (9-10) @ 7:00 PM VET
Caracas (9-10) visits Margarita (9-10) @ 7:00 PM VET
Aragua (15-4) visits Lara (9-10) @ 7:00 PM VET


Venezuelan Parallel League:

Imeldo Diaz (State College-Margarita/Aragua) started at shortstop and batted seventh.  1-for-5 with one triple, one RBI, and one run.

Boston beat Margarita-Aragua 9-8

Thursday's Games:
Lara (7-6-2) visits Margarita-Aragua (5-3-4) @ 9:00 AM VET
Philadelphia (4-8-4) visits La Guaira (4-5-3) @ 10:00 AM VET
Magallanes (4-10-1) visits Boston (11-3-2) @ 11:00 AM VET


Dominican League:

Magneuris Sierra (St. Louis-Azucareros) entered late in the game in left field and batted fourth.  0-for-1 with one run.
Eugenio Velez (former Memphis-Azucareros) started in left field and batted sixth.  1-for-3 with one RBI, one run, one sacrifice, and in strikeout.
Jayson Aquino (former waiver claim-Azuararos) entered fifth and pitched to two batters.  He allowed no hits or runs.  (g/f:2-0)(ir-s:3-2)

Azucareros beat Licey 11-9
LIDOM Official Site Post Game

No Games Scheduled For Thursday


Nicaraguan League:

Curt Smith (former Springfield-Chinandega) started as designated hitter and batted fourth.  0-for-3 with one walk.

Chinandega beat Rivas 6-5
LBPN Official Site Post Game

No Games Scheduled For Thursday


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

Notes:
Joel Pineiro (former St. Louis) shared his knowledge with Puerto Rican players: Primera Hora and Video

Cardinals Winter League Notebook 10-26-17: Ian Rice Singles, Doubles, & Drives In Three Runs; Peter Mooney Collects Three Singles, One Walk, & One RBI; Dennis Ortega Doubles & Knocks In One Run

Rice is cooking: With bases juiced, @Cubs' Ian Rice rips 3-run double. 6-for-12 over past 4 games; .389 in AFL: https://t.co/glAiZ8RUsc pic.twitter.com/l2YrqrXKDn

— MLB Pipeline (@MLBPipeline) October 25, 2017

Ian Rice - Mesa Solar Sox


Arizona Fall League:

Ian Rice (former 2012 draft selection-Mesa) started at first base and batted eighth.  2-for-4 with one double, three two-out RBIs, and assisted in one double play.

Mesa beat Peoria 6-3
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Aramis Garcia (former 2011 draft selection-Scottsdale) started at catcher and batted sixth.  1-for-4 with two strikeouts and threw out two of three base runners.

Peter Mooney (former 2010 draft selection-Salt River) started at second base and batted ninth.  3-for-3 with one RBI, one run, one walk, one caught stealing, and assisted in one double play.

Salt River beat Scottsdale 8-2
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Oscar Mercado (Springfield-Surprise) started in centerfield and batted second.  2-for-4 with one double, one run, one walk, one stolen base, and two strikeouts.

Surprise beat Glendale 6-4
MLB Official Site Post Game

Notes:
St. Louis' AFL overview: MLB Official Site

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


Mexican Pacific League:

Robert Stock (former Palm Beach-Jalisco) entered in the ninth and pitched one inning.  He allowed two hits and no runs for the save (3).  (p-s:18-11)(g/f:1-2)

Jalisco beat Mexicali 3-2
LMP Official Site Post Game

Cedric Hunter (former Memphis-Obregon) started in left field and batted fifth.  1-for-3 with one run, two walks (one intentional), and one strikeout.

Obregon beat Mochis 5-2
LMP Official Site Post Game

Alexis Wilson (State College-Culiacan) entered late in the game at catcher and batted ninth.  0-for-1 with one strikeout.

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

Culiacan beat Hermosillo 10-2
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Randy Arozarena (Springfield-Navojoa) started in left field and batted leadoff.  0-for-3 with one sacrifice and one hit by pitch.
Niko Vasquez (former Springfield-Navojoa) started at shortstop and batted fifth.  1-for-4 with one double, one run, one strikeout, and assisted in one double play.

Navojoa beat Hermosillo 4-1
LMP Official Site Post Game

Thursday's Games:
Mexicali (7-6) visits Jalisco (8-5) @ 7:15 PM CT
Obregon (4-9) visits Mochis (4-9) @ 7:30 PM MT
Culiacan (8-5) visits Hermosillo (8-5) @ 7:30 PM MST
Mazatlan (8-5) visits Navojoa (5-8) @ 7:30 PM MST


Venezuelan League:

Dennis Ortega (State College-Margarita) started at catcher and batted eighth.  1-for-2 with one double, one RBI, and one sac fly.

Margarita beat Zulia 2-0 in game two of doubleheader
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Ronny Cedeno (former St. Louis-Magallanes) started at third base and batted sixth.  1-for-4 with one walk and assisted in one double play.

Wilfredo Tovar (Memphis-Caracas) started at shortstop and batted eighth.  0-for-3 with one walk, grounded into one double play, and assisted in two double plays.

Magallanes beat Caracas 6-3
LVBP Official Site Post Game

Pedro Echemendia (Memphis-La Guaira) entered in the eighth and pitched to five batters.  He allowed two hits, one earned run, and one walk for the losing decision (0-1).  (p-s:17-8)(g/f:2-0)

Cesar Valera (former Palm Beach-Caribes) started as designated hitter and batted ninth.  0-for-3 at the plate.

Caribes beat La Guaira 3-2
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Rangel Ravelo (Memphis-Lara) started at first base and batted third.  1-for-3 with one walk and assisted in one double play.

Aragua beat Lara 1-0
LVBP Official Site Post Game

Notes:
Rafael Ortega (former Memphis-Caribes) is expected to join Caribes this week: LVBP Official Site

Eduardo Sanchez (former St. Louis-Margarita) was removed from the active roster: Margarita Official Site

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


Venezuelan Parallel League:

Carlos Talavera (Johnson City-Margarita/Aragua) started at centerfield and batted third.  0-for-4 with one run, one walk, and committed one error.
Imeldo Diaz (State College-Margarita/Aragua) started at third base and batted sixth.  0-for-2 with three walks.

Margarita-Aragua beat Philadelphia 6-5

Thursday's Games:
Philadelphia (3-6-2) visits Margarita-Aragua (4-1-2) @ 9:00 AM VET
La Guaira (3-2-2) visits Magallanes (2-8-1) @ 9:00 AM VET
Boston (7-2-2) visits Lara (5-5-1) @ 11:00 AM VET


Dominican League:

Audry Perez (former St. Louis-Estrellas) entered late in the game at catcher.

Escogido beat Estrellas 3-1
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Eugenio Velez (former Memphis-Azucareros) started in left field and batted third.  0-for-3 at the plate.
Magneuris Sierra (St. Louis-Azucareros) entered late in the game in left field and batted ninth.  0-for-1 with one strikeout.

Azucaereros beat Cibaenas 1-0
LIDOM Official Site Post Game

Notes:
Oscar Taveras (St. Louis-Cibaenas) was honored before a Cibaenas-Cibao game: Franklyn Martinez Twitter

No Games Scheduled For Thursday