Cardinals Winter League Notebook 12-5-19: Allen Cordoba Singles, Homers, & Drives In Two Runs; Jose Adolis Garcia Singles, Triples, & Knocks In One Run; Edgar Renteria, Jolbert Cabrera, & Donovan Solano Honored In Colombia

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— ProbeisOficial (@ProbeisOficial) December 4, 2019

Mexican Pacific League:

Ramon Urias (Memphis-Mochis) started at shortstop and batted second.  1-for-4 with one double, two runs, one walk, one strikeout, grounded into one double play, one fielding error, and assisted in one double play.
Carlos Soto (Peoria-Mochis) started at catcher and batted ninth.  0-for-3 with one walk and one strikeout.

Alex Mejia (former St. Louis-Monterrey) started at shortstop and batted third.  2-for-5 with one double and assisted in two double plays.
Niko Vasquez (former Springfield-Monterrey) started at second base and batted eighth.  2-for-3 with one RBI, one run, one walk, and assisted in two double plays.

Mochis beat Monterrey 9-2
LMP Official Site Post Game

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

Guasave beat Culiacan 6-1
LMP Official Site Post Game

Irving Lopez (Springfield-Hermosillo) started at second base and batted ninth.  0-for-1 with one run and one walk.

Mazatlan beat Hermosillo 5-1
LMP Official Site Post Game

Xavier Scruggs (former St. Louis-Mexicali) started at first base and batted fourth.  1-for-4 with one run, one hit by pitch, one strikeout, one missed catch error, and assisted in one double play.
Justin Williams (Memphis-Mexicali) started in left field and batted fifth.  0-for-5 with two strikeouts.

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

Thursday's Games:
Mochis (19-25) visits Monterrey (19-24) @ 7:30 PM CT
Jalisco (28-16) visits Navojoa (16-27) @ 7:30 PM MT
Guasave (19-24) visits Culiacan (24-19) @ 7:35 PM MT
Hermosillo (26-16) visits Mazatlan (18-26) @ 8:00 PM MT
Obregon (27-16) visits Mexicali (20-23) @ 7:30 PM PT


Dominican League:

Edmundo Sosa (St. Louis-Cibaenas) started at shortstop and batted leadoff.  0-for-4 at the plate.
Rainel Rosario (former Springfield-Cibaenas) started in right field and batted seventh.  1-for-3 with one walk, one strikeout, and one outfield assist.
Francisco Pena (former St. Louis-Cibaenas) started at catcher and batted ninth.  0-for-3 with one strikeout.

Richy Pedroza (former Peoria-Escogido) started at shortstop and batted ninth.  1-for-2 with one walk.

Escogido beat Cibaenas 1-0
LIDOM Official Site Post Game

Evan MacLane (former St. Louis-Estrellas) started and pitched 3.2 innings.  He allowed seven hits, three earned runs, one walk, and struck three out for the losing decision (2-3).  (g/f:5-0)

Licey beat Estrellas 6-2
LIDOM Official Site Post Game

Jose Adolis Garcia (Memphis-Cibao) started in centerfield and batted seventh.  2-for-4 with one triple, one two-out RBI, one run, one strikeout, and one outfield assist.
Adalberto Mejia (former St. Louis-Cibao) started and pitched two innings.  He allowed four hits, two earned runs, one walk, hit one batter, and struck two out for the losing decision (0-2).  (g/f:2-1)

Azucareros beat Cibao 8-3
LIDOM Official Site Post Game

Thursday's Games:
Azucareros (24-16) visits Escogido (21-19) @ 7:15 PM AST
Cibao (17-23) visits Estrellas (17-23) @ 7:30 PM AST
Licey (20-20) visits Cibaenas (21-19) @ 7:30 PM AST


Colombian League:

Notes:
Edgard Renteria (former St. Louis), Jolbert Cabrera (former Memphis), and Donovan Solano (former Memphis) were honored by the Colombian Baseball Federation: El Heraldo


Venezuelan League:

Anderson Gerdel (former Palm Beach-Margarita) entered in the fourth and pitched two innings.  He allowed three hits, one earned run, one walk, and struck one out.  (p-s:37-19)(g/f:1-2)

Zulia beat Margarita 10-2
LVBP Official Site Post Game

Cesar Valera (former Palm Beach-Caribes) started in centerfield and moved to left, batting ninth.  1-for-4 with one run, two strikeouts, and one outfield assist.

Caribes beat Lara 6-1
LVBP Official Site Post Game

Wilfred Vivas (former GCL-Magallanes) entered late in the game at shortstop and batted second.  0-for-2 with one strikeout.
Ronny Cedeno (former MLB signing-Magallanes) started at second base and batted eighth.  1-for-3 with one RBI, one sacrifice, one strikeout, and assisted in one double play.
Jorge Rondon (former St. Louis-Magallanes) entered in the seventh and pitched one inning.  He allowed no hits or runs, and struck one out for the hold (7).  (p-s:14-9)(g/f:2-0)

Magallanes beat Aragua 3-2
LVBP Official Site Post Game

Wilfredo Tovar (former Memphis-Caracas) entered late in the game at shortstop and batted ninth.  1-for-1 and one fielding error.

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

Notes:
Gabriel Lino (former Memphis-Caribes) is grateful for the trade to Caribes: LVBP Official Site

Wilfredo Tovar (former Memphis-Caracas) is dealing with back spasms: LVBP Official Site

Elniery Garcia (former Memphis-Caracas) is expected to join Caracas: LVBP Official Site

MLB begins stadium inpsections: Meridiano

Thursday's Games:
Margarita (9-15) visits Zulia (16-7) for a doubleheader beginning @ 5:00 PM VET
Lara (16-7) visits Caribes (10-15) for a doubleheader beginning @ 5:00 PM VET
Aragua (11-11) visits La Guaira (13-9) @ 6:00 PM VET


Puerto Rican League:

Hector Hernandez (former Palm Beach-Santurce) started and pitched 3.2 innings.  He allowed five hits, two earned runs, two walks, hit one batter, threw one wild pitch, and struck three out.  (g/f:4-2)

Anthony Garcia (former Memphis-Carolina) started in right field and batted third.  1-for-4 at the plate.

Santurce beat Carolina 4-2
LBPRC Official Site Post Game

Notes:
Marcell Ozuna (St. Louis free agent-Cibao) will take part in the Yadier Molina (St. Louis-Carolina) Home Run Derby to be held on December 14, 2019: Primera Hora

Thursday's Games:
Manati (3-9) visits Mayaguez (7-6) @ 9:15 PM AST
Caguas (6-5) visits Santurce (7-5) @ 9:15 PM AST


Nicaraguan League:

Isaac Silva (former Johnson City-Leon) started and pitched five innings.  He allowed seven hits, five earned runs, two walks, threw two wild pitches, and struck five out.

Leon beat Boer 15-8
LBPN Official Site Post Game

Edgard Montiel (former DSL-Chinandega) started and batted third.  1-for-5 with one RBI, one run, and two strikeouts.

Rivas beat Chinandega 12-5
LBPN Official Site Post Game

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


Australian Baseball League:

Mikey Reynolds (former Springfield-Adelaide) started at second and batted second.  0-for-4, one fielding error, and assisted in one double play.
Dustin Beggs (former 2014 draft selection-Adelaide) started and pitched six innings.  He allowed nine hits, four earned runs, threw one wild pitch, and struck eight out for the losing decision (1-2).  (p-s:108-74)(g/f:9-2)

Geelong-Korea beat Adelaide 8-2

Friday's Games:
Canberra (3-5) visits Auckland (1-7)
Adelaide (5-3) visits Geelong-Korea (3-5)
Perth (6-2) visits Melbourne (6-2)
Brisbane (4-4) visits Sydney (4-4)


Panama League:

Allen Cordoba (former Johnsonn City-Herrera) started at third base and batted third.  2-for-5 with one home run, two RBIs, and two runs.

Wilfredo Pereira (Peoria-Chiriqui Astronautas) entered in the fourth and pitched three innings.  He allowed two hits, one earned run, one home run, and struck two out.

Chiriqui Astronautas beat Herrera 10-9
Panama League Official Site Post Game

J.R. Davis (former Peoria-Metro) started at second base and batted third.  0-for-3 with one RBI.
Jonathan Rivera (former Johnson City-Metro) started in outfield and batted eighth.  0-for-3 with one strikeout.

Chiriqui Federales beat Metro 4-3
Panama League Official Site Post Game

Thursday's Games:
Chiriqui Federales (2-4) visits Metro (4-2) @ 3:00 PM
Herrera (2-5) visits Chiriqui Astronautas (5-2) @ 7:00 PM

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

Curt Smith (Left) - Tigres de Chinandega

Australian Baseball League Playoffs:

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


Latin American Series:

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


Caribbean Series:

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

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

Granma beat Licey 4-0
LMP Official Site Post Game

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

Mexicali beat Caguas 4-2
LMP Official Site Post Game

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

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

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

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


World Baseball Classic (Marc 6, 2017):

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

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

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

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

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

Cardinals Winter League Notebook 12-13-16: Gabriel Lino Hit .189 With One Double, One Triple, & Two RBIs In 17 LVBP Games; Ronny Cedeno Named LVBP Player Of The Week; Edgar Gonzalez Named Jalisco New Manager In LMP

Gabriel Lino - Cardenales de Lara

Venezuelan League:

Ildemaro Vargas (former Palm Beach-Lara) started at second base and batted leadoff.  1-for-4 with one two-out RBI, one walk, and one caught stealing.

Lara beat Caracas 6-2
LVBP Official Site Post Game

Notes:
Gabriel Lino (MiLB signing-Lara) has played in 17 games going 7-for-37 (.189) with one double, one triple, two RBIs, ten total bases, two runs, one walk, 11 strikeouts, .205 OBP, .270 SLG, and .475 OPS.  He was removed from the Lara active roster on November 19, 2016.

Wilfredo Tovar (MiLB signing-Caracas) was away from the team with a family emergency: LVBP Official Site

Asdrubal Cabrera (New York-N) plans to debut with Caracas on Thursday: LVBP Official Site

Ronny Cedeno (former MLB signing-Magallanes) was named LVBP Player of the Week: Magallanes Official Site

Tuesday's Games:
Caribes (27-25) visits Margarita (26-25) @ 7:00 PM VET
La Guaira (25-25) visits Caracas (21-28) @ 7:00 PM VET
Aragua (22-26) visits Zulia (28-23) @ 7:00 PM VET


Venezuelan Parallel League Championship:

Gerwuins Velazco (Palm Beach free agent-Caracas) entered in the ninth and pitched one inning.  He allowed three hits, two earned runs, one home run, and one walk.

Caracas beat Lara 11-7
Caracas Official Site Post Game

Tuesday's Game:
Lara (0-1) visits Caracas (1-0) @ 11:00 AM ET


Mexican Pacific League:

Stats:
Niko Vasquez (former Springfield-Navojoa) has played in 27 games going 33-for-94 (.351) with seven doubles, six home runs, 23 RBIs, 58 total bases, 18 runs, 15 walks, one stolen base, 29 strikeouts, .446 OBP, .617 SLG, and 1.063 OPS.
Randy Arozarena (MiLB signing-Navojoa) has played in 49 games going 55-for-182 (.302) with seven doubles, two triples, 16 RBIs, 66 total bases, 33 runs, 15 walks, 16 stolen bases, 30 strikeouts, ten caught stealing, .396 OBP, .363 SLG, and .759 OPS.
Luis Garcia (former New Haven-Hermosillo) has played in 30 games going 21-for-72 (.292) with three doubles, six home runs, 19 RBIs, 42 total bases, nine runs, five walks, 13 strikeouts, .329 OBP, .583 SLG, and .912 OPS.
Efren Navarro (Memphis free agent-Hermosillo) has played in 44 games going 46-for-181 (.254) with six doubles, one home run, 22 RBIs, 55 total bases, 13 runs, 18 walks, one stolen base, 29 strikeouts, .315 OBP, .361 SLG, and .619 OPS.
Carlos Soto (DSL-Mochis) has played in two games going 1-for-4 (.250) with one total base, two strikeouts, .250 OBP, .250 SLG, and .500 OPS.
Iker Franco (former Springfield-Culiacan) has played in 26 games going 19-for-81 (.235) with three doubles, four home runs, 11 RBIs, 34 total bases, nine runs, six walks, 20 strikeouts, .287 OBP, .420 SLG, and .707 OPS.
Dean Anna (former St. Louis-Hermosillo) has played in 18 games going 15-for-67 (.224) with four doubles, four RBIs, 19 total bases, 11 runs, ten walks, 14 strikeouts, .325 OBP, .284 SLG, and .608 OPS.
Irving Wilson (GCL-Culiacan) has played in 27 games going 11-for-50 (.220) with two doubles, two home runs, three RBIs, 19 total bases, ten runs, 17 strikeouts, .220 OBP, .380 SLG, and .600 OPS.

Ramon Delgado (former Memphis-Jalisco) has made 20 relief appearances posting a 1-1 record, 3.71 ERA, 1.28 WHIP, and two holds.  He's allowed 31 hits, 11 earned runs, two home runs, three walks, and struck 15 out over 26.2 innings.

Notes:
Edgar Gonzalez (former Memphis) was named manager of Jalisco: XEU Deportes

Tuesday's Games:
Obregon (26-26) visits Jalisco (21-31) @ 7:15 PM CT
Mexicali (29-24) visits Navojoa (29-24) @ 7:30 PM MST
Mochis (29-24) visits Culiacan (27-26) @ 7:30 PM MT
Mazatlan (21-32) visits Hermosillo (29-23) @ 7:30 PM MST


Dominican League:

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

Estrellas beat Cibao 3-2
LIDOM Official Site Post Game

Eugenio Velez (former Memphis-Azucareros) started in right field and batted seventh.  1-for-3 at the plate.

Escogido beat Azucareros 4-0
LIDOM Official Site Post Game

Tuesday's Games:
Cibaenas (21-20) visits Escogido (19-21) @ 7:15 PM AST
Licey (21-19) visits Estrellas (21-20) @ 7:30 PM AST
Azucareros (17-24) visits Cibao (22-17) @ 7:30 PM AST


Puerto Rican League:

Notes:
Kevin Herget (Palm Beach) requested and was granted his release from Mayaguez: LBPRC Official Site

Dickie Joe Thon (MiLB signing-Aguadilla) has played in 12 games going 2-for-24 (.083) with two total bases, one run, one walk, eight strikeouts, one caught stealing, .120 OBP, .083 SLG, and .203 OPS.

Tuesday's Games:
Caguas (13-14) visits Carolina (12-18) @ 7:15 PM AST
Aguadilla (7-19) visits Mayaguez (17-10) @ 7:15 PM AST


Nicaraguan League:

Stats:
Curt Smith (former Springfield-Chinandega) has played in 31 games going 44-for-116 (.379) with seven doubles, one triple, nine home runs, 28 RBIs, 80 total bases, 24 runs, 18 walks (two intentional), five hit by pitches, two sac flies, one stolen base, 18 strikeouts, grounded into two double plays, .483 OBP, .690 SLG, and 1.173 OPS.
Edgard Montiel (former DSL-Chinandega) has played in 32 games going 37-for-112 (.330) with six doubles, one triple, three home runs, 24 RBIs, 54 total bases, 23 runs, 13 walks (three intentional), three hit by pitches, three sacrifices, three sac flies, 16 strikeouts, grounded into four double plays, .418 OBP, .482 SLG, and .900 OPS.

Fidencio Flores (former GCL-Boer) has made eight appearances (seven starts) posting a 0-2 record, 5.09 ERA, and 1.67 WHIP.  He's allowed 42 hits, 21 runs (20 earned), six home runs, 17 walks, hit two batters, thrown one wild pitch, and struck 20 out over 35.1 innings.
Jhonny Polanco (former Springfield-Boer) has made 11 relief appearances posting a 1-0 record, 8.18 ERA, and 2.36 WHIP.  He's allowed 15 hits, ten earned runs, two home runs, 11 walks, hit one batter, thrown two wild pitches, and struck 11 out over 11 innings.

Tuesday's Games:
Granada (13-19) visits Boer (15-17) @ 6:00 PM
Rivas (18-14) visits Chinandega (18-14) @ 6:00 PM


Colombian League:

Stats:
Ronald Ramirez (former Palm Beach-Barranquilla) has gone 6-for-53 (.186) with two doubles, one home run, three RBIs, two runs, five walks, one stolen base, one sac fly, eight strikeouts, one caught stealing, grounded into one double play, .186 OBP, and .208 SLG.

Jonathan Escudero (Palm Beach free agent-Barranquilla) has a 1-0 record and 0.00 ERA.  He's allowed five hits, no runs, five walks, thrown one wild pitch, and struck 12 out over 8.1 innings.
Ramon Ulacio (former GCL-Barranquilla) has a 1-1 record and 2.57 ERA.  He's allowed 28 hits, 11 runs (eight earned), one home run, five walks, hit two batters, thrown three wild pitches, and struck 20 out over 28 innings.
Jose Almarante (former Memphis-Sincelejo) has a 1-2 record and 2.82 ERA.  He's allowed 39 hits, 12 runs (11 earned), three home runs, one walk, thrown one wild pitch, and struck 25 out over 35.1 innings.
Jose Calero (former GCL-Sincelejo) has a 4-2 record and 3.41 ERA.  He's allowed 33 hits, 14 runs (12 earned), two home runs, 13 walks, hit five batters, thrown three wild pitches, and struck 14 out over 31.2 innings.
Enrique Perez (DSL-Barranquilla) has a 0-1 record and 13.50 ERA.  He's allowed two hits, one earned run, and one walk over 0.2 innings.

Notes:
Edgar Renteria (former St. Louis) will receive the 2016 Life and Work Award: LCBP Official Site

Tuesday's Games:
Sincelejo (14-9) visits Cartagena (9-12) @ 7:00 PM
Barranquilla (10-12) visits Monteria (12-12) @ 7:00 PM

Cardinals Winter League Notebook 11-26-16: Randy Arozarena Singles & Drives In Three Runs; Niko Vasquez Singles, Doubles, Walks, Homers, & Knocks In Two Runs; Joel Pineiro Strikes Out Five & Allows One Run Over Five Innings For The Win

Randy Arozarena - Mayos de Navajoa

Venezuelan League:

Jose Martinez (St. Louis-La Guaira) started in right field and batted third.  2-for-3 with two RBIs (one w/two-outs), two runs, two walks, and one strikeout.
Johny Celis (former MiLB tryout-La Guaira) entered late in the game as designated hitter and batted fourth.  0-for-1 at the plate.

La Guaira beat Zulia 14-1
LVBP Official Site Post Game

Rafael Ortega (former Memphis-Caribes) started in centerfield and batted leadoff.  3-for-5 with three runs and one strikeout.
John Church (former Memphis-Caribes) entered in the sixth and pitched one inning.  He allowed no hits or runs, and struck one out for the hold (2).  (p-s:12-8)(g/f:0-1)
Roberto Canache (former Johnson City-Caribes) entered in the eighth and pitched 1.1 innings.  He allowed three hits, three earned runs, and struck two out.  (p-s:26-19)(g/f:2-0)
Pedro Rodriguez (former MiLB signing-Caribes) entered in the ninth and pitched to four batters.  He allowed one hit, no runs, one walk, and struck one out.  (p-s:20-14)(ir-s:2-2)

Jorge Rondon (former St. Louis-Aragua) entered in the sixth and pitched to four batters.  He allowed two hits, two earned runs, and one home run.  (p-s:14-10)(g/f:1-1)(ir-s:2-2)

Caribes beat Aragua 10-7
LVBP Official Site Post Game

Wilfredo Tovas (MiLB signing-Caracas) started at second base and batted leadoff.  0-for-3 with one walk and assisted in one double play.

Ronny Cedeno (former MLB signing-Magallanes) started at third base and batted fifth.  1-for-3 at the plate.

Magallanes beat Caracas 1-0
LVBP Official Site Post Game

Saturday's Games:
Magallanes (18-21) visits La Guaira (21-18) @ 4:00 PM VET
Caribes (19-21) visits Lara (23-18) @ 5:30 PM VET
Caracas (14-24) visits Aragua (17-20) @ 5:30 PM VET
Zulia (24-16) visits Margarita (21-19) @ 7:00 PM VET


Venezuelan Parallel League:

Joshua Lopez (Johnson City-Margarita) started at catcher and batted fourth.  0-for-5 at the plate.
Cesar Valera (former Palm Beach-Caribes) started at shortstop and batted eighth.  1-for-2 with one walk and committed one error.

Margarita-Caribes beat Caimanes 6-5

Jose Gonzalez (former Springfield-La Guaira) started at first base and batted fifth.  0-for-3 with one walk and two strikeouts.
Anderson Gerdel (former Palm Beach-La Guaira) entered in the seventh and pitched one inning.  He allowed no hits or runs.

Philadelphia beat La Guaira 6-3

No Games Scheduled For Saturday


Mexican Pacific League:

Ramon Delgado (former Memphis Jalisco) entered in the seventh and pitched two innings.  He allowed two hits, no runs, and struck one out.  (p-s:18-15)(g/f:2-1)

Jalisco beat Mazatlan 8-7
LMP Official Site Post Game

Randy Arozarena (MiLB signing-Navojoa) started in centerfield and batted leadoff.  1-for-4 with three RBIs and one sac fly.
Niko Vasquez (former Springfield-Navojoa) started at shortstop and batted fifth.  3-for-4 with one double, one home run, two RBIs (one w/two-outs), two runs, and one walk.

Irving Wilson (GCL-Culiacan) started at catcher and batted eighth.  0-for-2 with one strikeout and one throwing error.

Navojoa beat Culiacan 10-5
LMP Official Site Post Game

Dean Anna (former St. Louis-Hermosillo) started at third base and batted leadoff.  0-for-4 with one strikeout.
Efren Navarro (Memphis free agent-Hermosillo) started in left field and batted third.  2-for-4 with one double, one run, and two strikeouts.
David Washington (former Memphis-Hermosillo) started in right field and batted sixth.  0-for-3 with one run, one hit by pitch, and two strikeouts.
Luis Garcia (former New Haven-Hermosillo) entered late in the game as a pinch hitter and batted eighth.  1-for-1 with one two-out RBI.

Mochis beat Hermosillo 5-3
LMP Official Site Post Game

Saturday's Games:
Mazatlan (10-30) visits Jalisco (18-21) @ 5:00 PM CT
Mexicali (21-18) visits Obregon (20-18) for doubleheader beginning @ 5:00 PM MST
Navojoa (21-20) visits Culiacan (23-17) @ 6:00 PM MT
Hermosillo (24-16) visits Mochis (21-19) @ 6:00 PM MT


Dominican League:

Magneuris Sierra (Peoria-Azucareros) entered late in the game in left field.
Eugenio Velez (former Memphis-Azucareros) started in left field and batted sixth.  1-for-5 with one run and two strikeouts.
Raul Valdes (former St. Louis-Azucareros) started and pitched five innings.  He allowed seven hits, three runs (two earned), one home run, two walks, and threw one wild pitch for the winning decision (3-2).  (g/f:7-4)

Rainel Rosario (former Springfield-Cibaenas) started in right field and batted fifth.  1-for-2 with one walk.

Azucareros beat Cibaenas 5-3
Listin Diario Post Game

Saturday's Games:
Escogido (14-12) visits Licey (15-11) @ 4:00 PM AST
Cibao (14-10) visits Cibaenas (13-16) @ 7:30 PM AST
Azucareros (12-17) visits Estrellas (12-14) @ 7:30 PM AST


Puerto Rican League:

Jonathan Rodriguez (Memphis free agent-Mayaguez) started at first base and batted seventh.  0-for-4 with one ground into double play and assisted in one double play.
Ivan Maldonado (former MiLB tryout-Mayaguez) entered in the fourth and pitched 3.2 innings.  He allowed five hits, two runs (one earned), one intentional walk, threw one wild pitch, and struck two out.  (g/f:4-3)
Tyler Herron (former Springfield-Mayaguez) entered in the eighth and pitched one inning.  He allowed one hit, one earned run, one home run, and struck two out.  (g/f:0-1)

Joel Pineiro (former St. Louis-Caguas) started and pitched five innings.  He allowed four hits, one earned run, one walk, and struck five out for the winning decision (1-1).  (g/f:5-3)

Caguas beat Mayaguez 7-1
LBPRC Official Site Post Game

Anthony Garcia (Memphis-Carolina) started in right field and batted fifth.  1-for-3 with one RBI, one run, and one strikeout.

Carolina beat Aguadilla 2-0
LBPRC Official Site Post Game

Saturday's Games:
Santurce (11-5) visits Carolina (9-11) @ 7:15 PM AST
Caguas (10-6) visits Aguadilla (3-14) @ 7:15 PM AST


Nicaraguan League:

No Games Played On Friday Due To Hurricane Otto

Saturday's Games:
Granada (9-11) visits Boer (9-11) 2:00 PM
Chinandega (11-9) visits Rivas (11-9) @ 4:00 PM


Colombian League:

Jose Calero (former GCL-Sincelejo) started and pitched 4.2 innings.  He allowed ten hits, three earned runs, two walks, and struck three out for the losing decision (2-2).  (p-s:88-54)

Jonathan Escudero (Palm Beach-Barranquilla) entered in the seventh and pitched one inning.  He allowed no hits or runs, and struck two out.  (p-s:11-8)

Barranquilla beat Sincelejo 3-2
LCBP Official Site Post Game

Notes:
Edgar Renteria (former St. Louis) talks about being considered for the MLB Hall of Fame: El Heraldo

Saturday's Games:
Barranquilla (6-7) visits Sincelejo (6-8) @ 5:00 PM
Cartagena (4-8) visits Monteria (11-4) @ 6:00 PM


Australian Baseball League:

Malik Collymore (former Johnson City-Sydney) started in centerfield and batted second.  1-for-3 with one walk.

Canberras beat Sydney 4-1

Sunday's Games:
Melbourne (4-3) visits Adelaide (3-4) @ 1:00 PM ACT
Sydney (4-3) visits Canberra (3-4) @ 2:00 PM AET

Cardinals Winter League Notebook 2-6-16

Edgar Renteria - Colombia World Baseball Classic MGR

Australian Baseball League Championship:

Brisbane won the championship two games to none over Adelaide: ABL Official Site


California Winter League:

Beau Riportella (former Quad Cities-Midwest) entered late in the game at third base and batted third.  0-for-1 at the plate.

Canada beat Midwest 9-2

Saturday's Games:
New York visits Coachella Valley
Palm Springs Chill visits Canada @ 10:00 AM
Palm Springs Power visits Bay Area @ 11:00 AM
British Columbia visits Toronto @ 12:30 PM
Palm Desert visits Midwest @ 1:30 PM


Caribbean Series:

Jose Adolis Garcia (Ciego de Avila) started in right field and moved to center, batting leadoff.  1-for-6 with two two-out RBIs and three strikeouts.
Yulieski Gourriel (Industriales-Ciego de Avila) started at second base and batted third.  2-for-3 with one RBI, one walk, one sac fly, and assisted in two double plays.
Alfredo Despaigne (Granma-Ciego de Avila) started in left field and batted fourth.  1-for-5 with one run.
Lourdes Gourriel (Industriales-Ciego de Avila) entered late in the game in right field and batted eighth.  0-for-3 with one strikeout.

Ciego de Avila beat Escogido 4-2 in 11 innings

Notes:
Lourdes Gourriel, Jr. (Industriales-Ciego de Avila) has dreams of playing in the MLB: MLB Official Site

Commissioner of Baseball of the Caribbean is considering Panama for the sixth team in the series: El Emergente

Saturday's Games:
Santurce (2-2) visits Aragua (3-1) @ 2:30 PM ET
Santurce/Aragua visits Mazatlan (4-0) @ 6:50 PM ET


World Baseball Classic Qualifier (February 11, 2016):

Notes:
Colombia will begin workouts on Monday for the team: El Universal

Cardinals Winter League Notebook 2-2-16: Jhonny Polanco & Fidencio Flores Named To Nicaragua WBC Roster; Nick Additon Passes On Caribbean Series; Edgar Renteria Positive About Colombian WBC Team

Jhonny Polanco - Indios del Boer

California Winter League:

Stats:
Beau Riportella (former Quad Cities-Midwest) has played in eight games going 3-for-26 (.188) with one triple, one RBI, seven runs, six walks, four stolen bases, and five strikeouts.

Tuesday's Games:
Midwest (3-5) visits British Columbia (3-5-1) @ 8:30 AM
Toronto (6-3) visits Palm Springs Power (4-4) @ 10:00 AM
Bay Area (2-6-1) visits Alberta (5-4) @ 11:00 AM
Palm Desert (5-3-1) visits Washington (3-6) @ 12:30 PM
Coachella Valley (2-7) visits Canada (6-3) @ 1:30 PM


Caribbean Series:

Notes:
Nick Additon (former Memphis-Escogido) decided not to pitch in the Caribbean Series: Digital Cibao

Ciego de Avila was not permitted to train at the Arizona academy: Listin Diario

Tuesday's Games:
Ciego de Avila (0-0) visits Mazatlan (1-0) @ 2:30 PM ET
Escogido (0-1) visits Aragua (1-0) @ 6:50 PM ET


World Baseball Classic (February 11, 2016):

Notes:
Jhonny Polanco (former Springfield) and Fidencio Flores (former GCL) were selected for the Nicaragua roster: La Prensa

Edgar Renteria (former St. Louis-Colombia MGR) thinks his team can win: TV Max Deportes

Cardinals Winter League Notebook 1-20-16: Gustavo Martinez Strikes Out Four Over Four Scoreless Innings For The Win; Randy Ruiz Singles, Doubles, & Drives In Three Runs; Ronny Cedeno Collects Two Singles & Two RBIs

Gustavo Martinez - Oriental de Granada

Venezuelan League Playoffs:

Jose Gonzalez (Springfield free agent-La Guaira) started at catcher and batted ninth.  0-for-3 with two strikeouts, grounded into one double play, two passed balls, and allowed one stolen base.

La Guaira beat Aragua 5-3
LVBP Official Site Post Game

Roberto Canache (former Johnson City-Caribes) entered in the eighth and pitched to three batters.  He allowed one hit and no runs.  (p-s:11-8)(g/f:0-2)

Ronny Cedeno (former MLB signing-Magallanes) started at shortstop and batted eighth.  2-for-4 with two RBIs (one w/two-outs), one fielding error, and assisted in one double play.

Magallanes beat Caribes 10-4
LVBP Official Site Post Game

Notes:
Angel Castro (former Memphis-Cibaenas/Azucareros) will join Magallanes after being eliminated from the LIDOM playoffs: Magallanes Official Site

Wednesday's Games:
Aragua (3-3) visits La Guaira (3-3) @ 7:00 PM VET
Caribes (3-3) visits Magallanes (3-3) @ 7:30 PM VET


Mexican Pacific League Championship:

Wednesday's Game:
Mazatlan (0-0) visits Mexicali (0-0) @ 7:30 PM PT


Dominican League Championship:

Notes:
Jeremy Hefner (MiLB signing-Escogido) is scheduled to pitch game four and eight if necessary.

Wednesday's Game:
Escogido (0-0) visits Licey (0-0) @ 7:30 PM AST - Nick Additon (former Memphis-Escogido) is scheduled to start


Australian Baseball League:

Thursday's Games:
Canberra (30-22) visits Adelaide (27-25) @ 7:00 PM ACT
Melbourne (19-33) visits Sydney (24-28) @ 7:30 PM AET
Perth (23-29) visits Brisbane (33-19) @ 6:30 PM AEST


Nicaraguan League Championship:

Gustavo Martinez (former GCL-Granada) entered in the fifth and pitched four innings.  He allowed three hits, no runs, one walk, threw two wild pitches, and struck four out fir the winning decision (1-0).  (g/f:4-3)

Granada beat Rivas 5-2
LNBP Official Site Post Game

Wednesday's Games:
Rivas (3-3) visits Granada (3-3) @ 6:00 PM - Fidencio Flores (former GCL-Granada) is scheduled to start


Puerto Rican League Playoffs:

Randy Ruiz (former MiLB signing-Mayaguez) started as designated hitter and batted fourth.  2-for-4 with one double, three two-out RBIs, and one run.
Ruben Gotay (former Memphis-Mayaguez) started at third base and batted fifth.  1-for-3 with one double, one two-out RBI, one walk, one strikeout, and assisted in one double play.
Anthony Garcia (Memphis-Mayaguez) started in left field and batted sixth.  1-for-3 with one hit by pitch.

Luis Mateo (former Memphis-Caguas) started a shortstop and batted second.  1-for-4 with one strikeout, grounded into one double play, and one fielding error.

Mayaguez beat Caguas 6-1
LBPRC Official Site Post Game

Wednesday's Game:
Caguas (4-7) visits Santurce (5-6) @ 7:15 PM AST


Veracruz League Championship:

Hugo Castellanos (former Memphis-Acayucan) entered in the sixth and pitched one inning.  He allowed no hits or runs.

Acayucan beat Xalapa 2-1

Acayucan wins the series fours games to one and will participate in the Latin American Series


Panama League Championship:

Jonathan Rivera (GCL-Metro) started in right field and batted fifth.  1-for-5 with one RBI and three strikeouts.

Metro beat Panama 6-2
Panama American Post Game
TV Max Deportes Post Game

Wednesday's Game:
Panama (0-1) visits Metro (1-0) @ 7:00 PM


World Baseball Classic Qualifier (February 11, 2016):

Notes:
Edgar Renteria (former St. Louis) is general manager for Colombia, Luis Urueta (former Palm Beach) is manager, and Neder Horta (former St. Louis scout) and Jolbert Cabrera (former Memphis) are coaches for the team: El Heraldo

Cardinals Winter League Notebook 12-16-15: Felipe Lopez Singles Twice, Doubles, & Drives In Three Runs; Randy Ruiz Singles, Doubles, & Knocks In Three Runs; Nick Additon Strikes Out Three Over Five Scoreless Innings For The Win

Felipe Lopez - Gigantes de Carolina

Venezuelan League:

Breyvic Valera (Springfield-Margarita) started at third base and batted leadoff.  1-for-3 with one double, one run, and one walk.
Eliezer Alfonzo (former Peoria-Margarita) started as designated hitter and batted fifth.  1-for-4 at the plate.

Margarita beat Caribes 8-3 in game one of doubleheader
LVBP Official Site Post Game

Breyvic Valera (Springfield-Margarita) started in centerfield and batted leadoff.  2-for-3 with one double, one sacrifice, and one stolen base.
Eliezer Alfonzo (former Peoria-Margarita) started as designated hitter and batted fourth.  1-for-3 with one two-out RBI and one strikeout.
Justin Wright (Memphis-Margarita) entered in the sixth and pitched to one batter.  He allowed no hits or runs.  (p-s:5-3)(g/f:1-0)(ir-s:2-0)

Pedro Rodriguez (former MiLB signing-Caribes) entered in the seventh and pitched one inning.  He allowed two hits and no runs.  (p-s:13-7)(g/f:1-0)

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

Ildemaro Vargas (former Palm Beach-Lara) started at second base and batted second.  0-for-2 with one walk.
Richard Castillo (former Memphis-Lara) entered in the sixth and pitched to one batter.  He allowed no hits or runs.  (p-s:2-2)(g/f:1-0)(ir-s:1-0)

Zulia beat Lara 2-0 in game one of doubleheader
LVBP Official Site Post Game

Ildemaro Vargas (former Palm Beach-Lara) entered late in the game at second base.

Zulia beat Lara 7-6 in 10 innings in game two of doubleheader

Juan Gonzalez (MiLB signing-La Guaira) entered in the seventh and pitched to seven batters.  He allowed three hits, six earned runs, two walks (one intentional), and threw one wild pitch.  (p-s:20-10)(g/f:1-1)

Ronny Cedeno (former MLB signing-Magallanes) started at shortstop and batted third.  3-for-5 with one double, one home run, one run, grounded into one double play, and assisted in one double play.
Jose Martinez (former Springfield-Magallanes) started at second base and moved to third, batting sixth.  3-for-5 with one double, one RBI, two runs, and assisted in one double play.

Magallanes beat La Guaira 10-2
LVBP Official Site Post Game

Notes:
Jeremy Hazelbaker (Memphis free agent-Caribes) would like to return and play: LVBP Official Site

Breyvic Valera (Springfield-Margarita) recalls when he signed with St. Louis: Lider

No Games Scheduled For Sunday


Venezuelan Parallel League:

December 4, 2015:
Hector Garcia (former Johnson City-La Guaira) started at first base and batted fourth.  3-for-3 with one run.

La Guaira beat Caimanes 4-0

Jhohan Acevedo (State College-Caracas) entered late in the game in centerfield and batted third.  0-for-1 at the plate.
Jesus Ustariz (former Johnson City-Caracas) started in left field and batted fifth.  1-for-4 with two runs, one walk, and one strikeout.

Caracas beat Tampa Bay 8-4

Playoffs Begin December 8, 2015


Mexican Pacific League:

Iker Franco (former Springfield-Obregon) entered late in the game as a pinch hitter and batted ninth.  0-for-1 with one strikeout.

Hermosillo beat Obregon 5-4 in 11 innings
LMP Official Site Post Game

Irving Wilson (DSL-Culiacan) entered late in the game at catcher.

Mazatlan beat Culiacan 7-3
LMP Official Site Post Game

Brian Broderick (former Memphis-Jalisco) entered in the eighth and pitched 1.1 innings.  He allowed one hit and no runs for the save (14).  (p-s:13-11)(g/f:4-0)

Jalisco beat Mexicali 2-1
LMP Official Site Post Game

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


Dominican League:

Nick Additon (former Memphis-Escogido) started and pitched five innings.  He allowed four hits, no runs, two walks, threw one wild pitch, and struck three out for the winning decision (2-0).  (g/f:4-3)
Jorge Sosa (former St. Louis-Escogido) entered in the eighth and pitched to four batters.  He allowed two hits, one earned run, and one walk.

Escogido beat Estrellas 4-1
LIDOM Official Site Post Game

Eugenio Velez (former Memphis-Azucareros) started in left field and batted leadoff.  1-for-4 with one run, one strikeout, grounded into one double play, and one outfield assist.

Cibaenas beat Azucareros 8-3
LIDOM Official Site Post Game

Notes:
Edgar Renteria (former St. Louis) and Jesse Orosco (former St. Louis) were inducted into the Latino Baseball Hall of Fame: ESPN Deportes

Sunday's Games:
Estrellas (22-17) visits Licey (24-14) @ 5:00 PM AST
Cibao (17-22) visits Azucareros (18-21) @ 5:00 PM AST
Escogido (20-19) visits Cibaenas (15-23) @ 5:00 PM AST


Australian Baseball League:

Stats:
Wayne Lundgren (former Palm Beach-Sydney) has made seven starts posting a 1-4 record, 2.43 ERA, and 1.11 WHIP.  He's allowed 38 hits, 14 runs (11 earned), one home run, seven walks, hit one batter, and struck 25 out over 40.2 innings.

No Games Scheduled Until Thursday


Nicaraguan League:

Jem Argenal (former GCL-Chinandega) entered late in the game as a pinch hitter and batted sixth.  0-for-1 at the plate.
Curt Smith (former Springfield-Chinandega) entered late in the game as a pinch hitter and batted seventh.  0-for-1 at the plate.

Rivas beat Chinandega 2-1
LNBP Official Site Post Game

Edgard Montiel (former DSL-Boer) started at third base and batted fourth.  1-for-3 with one RBI and one sac fly.
David Bergin (former Quad Cities-Boer) started as designated hitter and batted sixth.  0-for-2 with two walks.

Boer beat Granada 8-3
LNBP Official Site Post Game

Sunday's Games:
Rivas (10-14) visits Granada (13-11) @ 11:00 AM
Boer (11-13) visits Chinandega (14-10) @ 11:00 AM


Puerto Rican League:

Luis Mateo (former Memphis-Caguas) started at shortstop and batted eighth.  1-for-4 with one run, two strikeouts, and one fielding error.

Caguas beat Santurce 6-5
LBPRC Official Site Post Game

Anthony Garcia (Memphis-Carolina) started as designated hitter and batted fourth.  0-for-4 with one walk and one strikeout.
Felipe Lopez (former St. Louis-Carolina) started at first base and batted sixth.  3-for-4 with one double, three RBIs (one w/two-outs), two runs, and assisted in one double play.

Randy Ruiz (former MiLB signing-Mayaguez) started as designated hitter and batted fourth.  2-for-6 with one double, three RBIs (one w/two-outs), and one run.

Mayaguez beat Carolina 15-6
LBPRC Official Site Post Game

Notes:
Juan Gonzalez (former MiLB signing) will manage Vega Baja in Double-A League: Primera Hora

Yadier Molina (St. Louis-Carolina) received great support for his charity softball event which also included Carlos Baerga (former St. Louis), Octavio Dotel (former St. Louis-Escogido), Jose Molina (former St. Louis instructor), and Bengie Molina (former St. Louis coach) participating.  Carlos Beltran (former St. Louis-Santurce) excused himself due to health: Primera Hora and El Nuevo Dia and El Nuevo Dia

Sunday's Games:
Caguas (16-11) visits Mayaguez (17-10) @ 4:15 PM AST
Santurce (10-16) visits Carolina (10-16) @ 6:00 PM AST


Colombian League:

Jonathan Escudero (Johnson City-Barranquilla) gave up a homer in his start as Barranquilla beat Sincelejo 10-6: LCBP Official Site

Edgar Renteria (former St. Louis) returns home after being inducted into Latino Baseball Hall of Fame: El Heraldo

Cardinals Winter League Notebook 12-26-14: Amaury Cazana Leads Veracuz League In Hits; Evan MacLane Named Game One Starter; Iker Franco & Luis Garcia Injury Updates

Iker Franco - Yaquis de Obregon

Venezuelan League

Friday's Games:
Margarita (22-36) visits Aragua (32-26) @ 7:30 PM VST


Mexican Pacific League

David Kopp (former Memphis-Jalisco) entered in the eighth and pitched one inning.  He allowed three hits, one earned run, one walk, and struck one out.  (p-s:19-12)(g/f:1-0)

Obregon beat Jalisco 6-3
LMP Official Site Post Game

Dennys Reyes (former St. Louis-Culiacan) entered in the eighth and pitched to four batters.  He allowed no hits, one earned run, two walks (one intentional), hit one batter, and struck one out for the losing decision (0-1).  (p-s:16-5)

Hermosillo beat Culiacan 3-2
LMP Official Site Post Game

Notes:
Iker Franco (former Springfield-Obregon) said in an interview that with his latest surgery he will be able to play another five-six years: YaquiSoy Twitter

Luis Garcia (former New Haven-Hermosillo) will have surgery on his knee and miss the remainder of the winter season: No Pasanada

Friday's Games:
Mexicali (16-13) visits Navojoa (12-17) @ 7:30 PM MST
Mochis (14-15) visits Mazatlan (13-16) @ 8:00 PM MT


Dominican League

Notes:
Evan MacLane (former St. Louis-Estrellas) was named starter for game one in the postseason: Estrellas Official Site


Nicaraguan League

Friday's Games:
San Fernando (13-25) visits Boer (20-17) @ 6:00 PM
Chinandega (21-17) visits Rivas (21-16) @ 6:00 PM


Australian Baseball League

Saturday's Games:
Adelaide (19-9) visits Canberra (15-13) for a doubleheader beginning @ 4:00 PM AET
Brisbane (16-13) visits Sydney (12-17)  6:00 PM AET
Melbourne (10-18) visits Perth (13-15) @ 7:20 PM AWST


Puerto Rican League

Friday's Games:
Caguas (22-12) visits Santurce (16-19) @ 7:30 PM AST
San Juan (11-24) visits Mayaguez (20-15) @ 7:30 PM AST


Colombian League

Notes:
Edgar Renteria (former St. Louis) handed out presents to kids on Christmas and took some questions on baseball and his life in retirement: El Heraldo

Friday's Games:
Monteria (12-20) visits Sincelejo (15-16)
Barranquilla (19-13) visits Cartagena (17-14)


Veracruz League

Amaury Cazana (former Memphis-Paso-de Ovejas) has played in 21 games going 30-for-86 (.349) with nine doubles, three home runs, 20 RBIs, 18 runs, 12 walks, three hit by pitches, one sac fly, 13 strikeouts, .441 OBA, .558 SLG, and .999 OPS.
Ivan Bellazetin (former MiLB tryout-Acayucan) has played in 20 games going 18-for-74 (.243) with two doubles, two home runs, nine RBIs, ten runs, eight walks, four hit by pitches, two sacrifices, ten strikeouts, .349 OBA, .351 SLG, and .700 OPS.
Ryde Rodriguez (former Palm Beach-Acayucan) has played in one game going 0-for-2 (.000) with one run, two walks, .400 OBA, and .400 OPS.

Oneli Perez (former Memphis-La Cuenca) has made ten relief appearances posting a 0-0 record, 0.00 ERA, 1.74 WHIP, and three saves.  He's allowed ten hits, no runs, eight walks, hit two batters, and struck five out over 10.1 innings.
Juan Pena (former Tennessee-Acayucan) has made four starts posting a 1-3 record, 7.85 ERA, and 1.80 WHIP.  He's allowed 28 hits, 19 runs (16 earned), one home run, five walks, hit one batter, thrown four wild pitches, and struck 18 out over 18.1 innings.

Friday's Games:
La Cuenca (13-8) visits Chiapas (12-7-1)
San Andres (9-10-1) visits Xalapa (9-12)
Acayucan (10-10) visits Coatza (6-12-3)
Santa Rosa (10-10) visits Paso de Ovejas (10-10-1)


Panama League

Friday's Games:
Urraca (3-5) visits Metro (4-4) @ 7:00 PM
Cocle (7-2) visits Herrera (3-6) @ 7:00 PM


Cuban League

Eight teams, led by Matanzas (31-14), will mving on to the second round of the tournament: El Nuevo Heraldo

There is question on whether Alfredo Despaigne (Granma-Chiba Lotte) will be able to play in the league until the end of the season because the season runs until April and the NPB begins spring training: Cafe Fuerte

Yokohama is nearing a deal with Yulieski Gourriel (Yokohama free agent): Yakyubaka


Nippon Professional League

Chihiro Kaneko's (Orix) four-year contract does not include a promise to post for the MLB and Chunichi, Yokohama, Hanshin, and Rakuten did offer that chance: Yakyubaka

Cardinals Winter League Notebook 11-14-13: Breyvic Valera Collects Two Singles & One RBI; Jacob Wilson Singles & Drives In One Run; Anthony Garcia Doubles & Walks

Breyvic Valera - Peoria Javelinas

Arizona Fall League

Breyvic Valera (Springfield-Peoria) started at second base and batted second.  2-for-4 with one two-out RBI and assisted in one double play.
Cody Stanley (Springfield-Peoria) started as designated hitter and batted fourth.  0-for-4 with one strikeout.
Jacob Wilson (Springfield-Peoria) started at first base and batted seventh.  1-for-4 with one RBI, one run, one strikeout, and assisted in one double play.

Peoria beat Surprise 5-2
MLB Official Site Post Game

Saturday's Championship Game:
Peoria (15-14-3) visits Salt River (17-11-4) @ 1:08 PM MST


Venezuelan League

Cesar Valera (Palm Beach-Caribes) entered late in the game as a pinch runner and took over at second base.
Pedro Rodriguez (former MiLB signing-Caribes) entered in the seventh and pitched to three batters.  He allowed two hits, no runs, and struck one out.  (ir-s:3-2)

Cesar Izturis (former St. Louis-Lara) started at second base and batted second.  0-for-1 with one run, one walk, grounded into one double play, and assisted in one double play.
Joe Thurston (former St. Louis-Lara) entered late in the game in right field and batted second.  1-for-3 with one run, one strikeout, one outfield assist, and assisted in one double play.

Lara beat Caribes 7-4
LVBP Official Site Post Game

Jose Martinez (former Springfield-Aragua) started at second base and batted sixth.  2-for-5 with one run.
Jorge Rondon (former St. Louis-Aragua) entered in the seventh and pitched one inning.  He allowed one hit, no runs, and struck one out.  (g/f:2-0)

Aragua beat La Guaira 8-3
LVBP Official Site Post Game

Notes:
Ronny Cedeno (former St. Louis-Magallanes) and Eliezer Alfonso (former Peoria-Margarita) still lead in their respective positions in All-Star voting: LVBP Official Site

Franklyn German (Hermosillo) plans to pitch for Aragua: El Universal

Friday's Games:
Lara (12-18) visits Zulia (21-7) @ 7:30 PM VST
Caribes (21-8) visits Margarita (10-19) @ 7:30 PM VST
Caracas (13-18) visits Magallanes (12-14) @ 7:30 PM VST
Aragua (17-10) visits La Guaira (8-20) @ 7:30 PM VST


Venezuelan Parallel League

Jose Godoy (Johnson City-Caribes) started as designated hitter and batted third.  1-for-4 with one walk and one strikeout.
Dail Villanueva (former Peoria-Caribes) entered in the fourth and pitched 2.2 innings.  He allowed three hits, three runs (one earned), two walks, threw one wild pitch, and struck four out for the losing decision (1-1).  (ir-s:2-0)

Aragua beat Caribes 5-3

Carlos Torres (Johnson City-Margarita) started in centerfield and batted sixth.  0-for-4 with one strikeout.

Boston beat Margarita 12-1

Friday's Games:
Navegantes (4-22) visits Zulia (9-13) @ 10:00 AM VST
Seattle (15-9) visits Caribes (8-16) @ 10:00 AM VST
Lara (18-9) visits Philadelphia (12-15) @ 11:00 AM VST
Margarita (9-16) visits Detroit (12-13) @ 11:00 AM VST
Caimanes (18-8) visits Magallanes (15-10) @ 11:00 AM VST
La Guaira (19-7) visits Caracas (13-12) @ 11:00 AM VST
Aragua (17-7) visits Cardenales (14-11) @ 11:00 AM VST
Tampa Bay (8-16) visits Boston (9-16) @ 11:00 AM VST


Mexican Pacific League

Justin Christian (former Memphis-Mochis) started in centerfield and batted ninth.  0-for-4 with one strikeout.
Alberto Castillo (former MiLB signing-Mochis) started and pitched four innings.  He allowed seven hits, three runs (two earned), two walks, and struck one out.  (p-s:74-48)(g/f:9-1)

Dennys Reyes (former St. Louis-Culiacan) entered in the eighth and pitched one inning.  He allowed no hits or runs, and struck one out.  (p-s:9-5)(ir-s:2-0)

Culiacan beat Mochis 5-3 in 11 innings
LMP Official Site Post Game


Hugo Castellanos (former Memphis-Jalisco) entered in the sixth and pitched two innings.  He allowed no hits or runs, one walk, hit one batter, and struck three out.  (p-s:29-19)(g/f:1-1)

Luis Garcia (former New Haven-Hermosillo) started at first base and batted fourth.  0-for-4 with one strikeout and assisted in two double plays.

Hermosillo beat Jalisco 4-0
LMP Official Site Post Game

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


Dominican League

Xavier Scruggs (St. Louis-Cibao) started as designated hitter and batted fourth.  0-for-3 with two runs, two walks, and three strikeouts.

Victor Marte (former St. Louis-Licey) entered in the fifth and pitched to three batters.  He allowed two hits and no runs for the hold (3).  (g/f:1-0)(ir-s:2-2)

Licey beat Cibao 8-6
LIDOM Official Site Post Game

Notes:
Brad Penny (former St. Louis) has joined Azucareros: LIDOM Official Site

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


Australian Baseball League

Wayne Lundgren (former Palm Beach-Sydney) entered in the eighth and pitched 1.1 innings.  He allowed one hit, no runs, and struck one out for the winning decision (1-0).  (p-s:21-14)(g/f:2-1)

Sydney beat Canberra 7-6
Sydney Official Site Post Game

C.J. Beatty (former Palm Beach-Brisbane) started at third base and batted seventh.  1-for-3 with one strikeout and one throwing error.

Brisbane beat Melbourne 6-5
Brisbane Official Site Post Game

Saturday's Games:
Canberra (1-5) visits Sydney (7-3) @ 6:00 PM AET
Melbourne (2-4) visits Brisbane (6-4) @ 6:30 PM AEST
Perth (3-3) visits Adelaide (3-3) @ 7:00 PM ACT


Puerto Rican League

Anthony Garcia (Palm Beach-Carolina) started in right field and batted fourth.  1-for-3 with one double, one walk, one strikeout, one outfield assist, and assisted in one double play.

Ruben Gotay (former Memphis-San Juan) started at third base and batted second.  1-for-4 with one double, one run, one strikeout, and assisted in one double play.

San Juan beat Carolina 4-0
LBPRC Official Site Post Game


Randy Ruiz (former MiLB signing-Mayaguez) started as designated hitter and batted fifth.  3-for-3 with one double, two runs, and one walk.
Luis Montanez (former Memphis-Mayaguez) started in right field and batted eighth.  0-for-4 with one run, grounded into one double play, and one outfield assist.

Luis Mateo (Memphis free agent-Caguas) started at shortstop and batted seventh.  0-for-4, one fielding error, and assisted in one double play.
Javier Machuca (former GCL-Caguas) entered in the third and pitched two innings.  He allowed five hits, two earned runs, one home run, and struck one out.  (g/f:2-2)

Mayaguez beat Caguas 6-3
LBPRC Official Site Post Game

Friday's Games:
Santurce (6-2) visits San Juan (3-6) @ 7:30 PM AST
Caguas (4-6) visits Mayaguez (6-4) @ 7:30 PM AST


Colombian League

Edgar Renteria (former St. Louis) will be on hand for the upcoming Barranquilla series: El Heraldo

Ozzie Gullen continues his support of the league: El Heraldo


MLB-NPB All-Star Series

Notes:
Washington, Boston, Houston, Kansas City, and Toronto are interested in Takashi Toritani (Hanshin) and Boston, Texas, Chicago-N, and Arizona are interested in Chihiro Kaneko (Orix): Yakubaka

Yokohama is preparing offer for Daisuke Matszuaka (New York-N free agent) and Chiba Lotte is moving money around to bring Alfredo Despaigne (Chiba Lotte) in 2015: Yakyubaka

Saturday's game is set for 4:00 AM ET @ Tokyo Dome


Veracruz League (December 1, 2014)

Vicente Palacios (former St. Louis) was named manager of Paso de Ovejas: LIV Official Site

Cardinals Winter League Notebook 12-23-13: Audry Perez Collects Two Singles & One RBI; Anthony Garcia Singles Twice & Walks; Jorge Rondon Strikes Out Three Over One & Two-Thirds Scoreless Innings

Audry Perez - Aguilas Cibaenas

Venezuelan League

Jamie Romak (former Memphis-La Guaira) started in center field and moved to left, batting leadoff.  0-for-2 with one run, one walk, and one strikeout.

La Guaira beat Caribes 4-3

Joe Thurston (former St. Louis-Lara) started in right field and batted leadoff.  0-for-4 with one strikeout.

Lara beat Magallanes 3-0

Ronny Cedeno (former St. Louis-Aragua) started at shortstop and batted leadoff.  2-for-4 with two runs and one strikeout.
Jorge Rondon (Memphis-Aragua) entered in the fifth and pitched 1.2 innings.  He allowed two hits, no runs, and struck three out.  (g/f:2-0)(ir-s:1-1)

Zulia beat Aragua 7-3

Notes:
Eliezer Alfonso (former Peoria-Magallanes) is nursing a sore right leg and is also analyzing offers from Major League and Japanese teams: Lider 

No Games Scheduled For Monday


Mexican Pacific League

Luis Garcia (former New Haven-Hermosillo) started at first base and batted fourth.  1-for-4 with one strikeout and assisted in three double plays.

Hermosillo beat Mochis 9-5
LMP Official Site Post Game

Odrisamer Despaigne (Cuban free agent-Mexicali) started and pitched four innings.  He allowed two hits, no runs, two walks, hit one batter, and struck two out.  (p-s:57-32)(g/f:4-4)

Navojoa beat Mexicali 6-1
LMP Official Site Post Game

Curt Smith (former Springfield-Mazatlan) started as designated hitter and batted sixth.  2-for-4 at the plate.

Culiacan beat Mazatlan 6-1
LMP Official Site Post Game

No Games Scheduled For Monday


Dominican League

Luis De La Cruz (former Memphis-Aguilas) entered in the seventh as a pinch hitter and took over at catcher, batting leadoff.  0-for-2 at the plate.
Audry Perez (St. Louis-Aguilas) started as designated hitter and batted fourth.  2-for-4 with one RBI.

Danilo Sanchez (former Springfield-Azucareros) started as designated hitter and batted seventh.  0-for-2 with one walk.

Aguilas beat Azucareros 3-0
LIDOM Official Site Post Game

Notes:
The league will hold a lottery draft for the round robin tournament that may see Raul Valdes (former St. Louis-Azucareros), Eugenio Velez (former Memphis-Azucareros), and Evan MacLane (former St. Louis-Estrellas) get selected: Listin Diario

No Games Scheduled For Monday


Nicaraguan League

Amaury Cazana (former Memphis-Boer) 1-for-4 with one double, one RBI, and one strikeout.

Jem Argenal (former GCL-Chinandega) 1-for-3 with one RBI, one walk, and one strikeout.
Edgard Montiel (former DSL-Chinandega) 1-for-4 with one run, one strikeout, and grounded into one double play.

Chinandega bear Boer 3-2
LNBP Official Site Post Game

League On Christmas Break Until Thursday


Australian Baseball League

Former Cardinals:
Brett Zawacki (former Springfield-Melbourne) has made 12 relief appearances posting a 0-1 record, 1.26 ERA, 1.12 WHIP, one hold, and four saves.  He's allowed 11 hits, three runs (two earned), one home run, five walks, and struck 19 out over 14.1 innings.
Ethan Cole (former Quad Cities-Canberra) has made seven starts posting a 2-4 record, 4.14 ERA, and 1.62 WHIP.  He's allowed 51 hits, 21 runs (19 earned), one home run, 16 walks, hit two batters, and struck 23 out over 41.1 innings.
Wayne Lundgren (former Palm Beach-Sydney) has made eight relief appearances posting a 0-1 record, 5.00 ERA, 1.33 WHIP, and three holds.  He's allowed nine hits, five earned runs, three walks, and struck five out over nine innings.
Jeff Lyman (former Springfield-Canberra) has made seven appearances (six starts) posting a 1-2 record, 5.52 ERA, and 1.67 WHIP.  He's allowed 29 hits, 22 runs (18 earned), one home run, 20 walks, hit two batters, and struck 16 out over 29.1 innings.


Puerto Rican League

Randy Ruiz (former MiLB signing-Mayaguez) started as designated hitter and batted fourth.  0-for-4 with one strikeout.
Tyler Herron (former Springfield-Mayaguez) entered in the ninth and pitched one inning.  He allowed one hit, one earned run, and struck one out for the save (12).  (g/f:1-1)

Mayaguez beat Ponce 3-1
Liga PR Official Site Post Game

Ruben Gotay (former Memphis-Carolina) started at third base and batted third.  0-for-4 with two strikeouts.
Anthony Garcia (Palm Beach-Carolina) started in right field and batted fourth.  2-for-3 with one run and one walk.
Robinson Cancel (former Memphis-Carolina) entered in the sixth as designated hitter and batted sixth.  1-for-1 with one RBI.

Luis Mateo (Springfield-Caguas) started at shortstop and batted ninth.  1-for-4 and assisted in one double play.

Caguas beat Carolina 3-1
Liga PR Official Site Post Game

Monday's Games:
Caguas (19-17) visits Carolina (16-18) @ 7:15 PM AST
Ponce (17-18) visits Santurce (16-19) @ 7:15 PM AST


Colombian League

Notes:
Edgar Renteria (former St. Louis) was in the Caribbean region delivering gifts to kids: El Heraldo