Cardinals Winter League Notebook 2-1-16: Gustavo Martinez Pitched Two Scoreless Innings; Ronald Ramirez Singles; Beau Riportella Triples Once In Two Games Played

Gustavo Martinez - Gigantes de Rivas

California Winter League:

January 30, 2016:
Beau Riportella (former Quad Cities-Midwest) started in centerfield and batted fourth.  0-for-2 at the plate.

Palm Desert beat Midwest 5-3
CWL Official Site Post Game

January 31, 2016:
Beau Riportella (former Quad Cities-Midwest) started in left field and batted fifth.  1-for-3 with one triple.

Midwest beat Palm Springs 4-1
CWL Official Site Post Game

Monday's Games:
Canada (6-2) visits Washington (2-6) @ 8:30 AM
Alberta (4-4) visits Palm Springs Chill (5-2-1) @ 10:00 AM
Coachella Valley (1-7) visits Palm Desert (5-2-1) @ 11:00 AM
Oregon (2-5-1) visits Bay Area (2-5-1) @ 12:30 PM
Manitoba (6-1-1) visits New York (5-3) @ 1:30 PM


Latin American Series Championship:

Ronald Ramirez (former Palm Beach-Barranquilla) started at second base and batted ninth.  1-for-3 at the plate.

Gustavo Martinez (former GCL-Rivas) entered in the sixth and pitched two innings.  He allowed one hit and no runs.  (g/f:2-3)

Rivas beat Barranquilla 12-3
LNBP Official Site Post Game

Notes:
Xalapa (Veracruz League) will host the Latin American Series in 2017 with Curacao joining and the possibility of Brazil and Chile being included in the future: LIV Official Site


Caribbean Series (February 1, 2016):

Notes:
Lino Rivera (former Arkansas-Licey MGR) received praise from the fans: El Nuevo Dia

Monday's Games:
Santurce (Puerto Rico) visits Aragua (Venezuela) @ 2:00 PM ET
Mazatlan (Mexico) visits Escogido (Dominican Republic) @ 7:00 PM ET

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Nick Additon - Leones del Escogido

Venezuelan League Championship:

Notes:
Magallanes activated Angel Castro (former Memphis-Cibaenas/Azucareros): El Emergente

Wednesday's Game:
Magallanes (2-2) visits Aragua (2-2) @ 7:30 PM VET


Dominican League Championship:

Nick Additon (former Memphis-Escogido) started and pitched 4.2 innings.  He allowed seven hits, three earned runs, one home run, and struck one out.  (g/f:4-2)

Escogido beat Licey 8-4
LIDOM Official Site Post Game

Escogido wins the series five games to one and will head to the Caribbean Series


Puerto Rican League Championship:

Ruben Gotay (former Memphis-Mayaguez) entered late in the game as a pinch hitter and batted eighth.  0-for-1 at the plate.
Anthony Garcia (Memphis-Mayaguez) entered late in the game in right field and batted eighth.  0-or-1 with one strikeout.
Ivan Maldonado (former MiLB tryout-Mayaguez) started and pitched five innings.  He allowed six hits, one earned run, two walks, and struck one out.  (g/f:3-7)

Santurce beat Mayaguez 4-3 in 13 innings
LBPRC Official Site Post Game

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


California Winter League:

Beau Riportella (former Quad Cities-Midwest) started at third base and batted fifth.  0-for-3 with two strikeouts.

Washington beat Midwest 1-0
CWL Official Site Post Game

Wednesday's Games:
Bay Area (2-2-1) visits Palm Springs Power (1-3) @ 10:00 AM
Palm Desert (3-2) visits New York (4-0) @ 10:00 AM
Toronto (2-3) visits Oregon (2-2) @ 11:00 AM
Manitoba (2-1-1) visits Midwest (2-2) @ 12:30 PM
Palm Springs Chill (2-1-1) visits British Columbia (2-2-1) @ 1:30 PM


Latin American Series:

Hugo Castellanos (former Memphis-Acayucan) entered in the sixth and pitched to three batters.  He allowed two hits and one earned run.  (g/f:1-0)

Ronald Ramirez (former Palm Beach-Barranquilla) started at shortstop and batted ninth.  2-for-4 with one double and one run.
Jonathan Escudero (Johnson City-Barranquilla) entered in the seventh and pitched to one batter.  He allowed one hit and no runs.

Acayucan beat Barranquilla 9-3
LIV Official Site Post Game

Gustavo Martinez (former GCL-Granada) entered in the tenth and pitched four batters.  He allowed two hits, one earned run, threw one wild pitch, and struck one out.  (g/f:0-1)

Panama beat Granada 6-3 in 10 innings
TV Max Deportes Post Game

Wednesday's Games:
Panama (1-0) visits Veracruz (1-0) @ 1:30 PM
Barranquilla (0-1) visits Granada (0-1) @ 6:30 PM

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Carlos Peguero - Gigantes del Cibao/Leones del Escogido

Venezuelan League Championship:

Jorge Rondon (former St. Louis-Aragua) entered in the fifth and pitched 1.2 innings.  He allowed two hits, one earned run, hi one batter, threw two wild pitches, and struck one out.  (p-s:22-13)(g/f:1-2)(ir-s:2-2)

Ronny Cedeno (former MLB signing-Magallanes) started at shortstop and batted eighth.  2-for-3 with one strikeout.  He left the game with a pulled right calf.
Jose Martinez (former Springfield-Magallanes) entered late in the game at shortstop and batted eighth.  0-for-1 with one run and one hit by pitch.

Magallanes beat Aragua 14-3
LVBP Official Site Post Game

Notes:
Jose Martinez (former Springfield-Magallanes) will get the start at shortstop on Saturday so Ronny Cedeno (former MLB signing-Magallanes) can rest: El Emergente

Saturday's Game:
Aragua (0-1) visits Magallanes (1-0) @ 5:30 PM VET


Mexican Pacific League Championship:

Saturday's Game:
Mexicali (1-1) visits Mazatlan (1-1) @ 6:00 PM MT


Dominican League Championship:

Notes:
The newly signed St. Louis outfielder Carlos Peguero played in 25 games going 17-for-87 (.195) with one double, one triple, two home runs, 11 RBIs. 26 total bases, four runs, 15 walks, one stolen base, 31 strikeouts, .333 OBP, .299 SLG, and 632 OPS with Cibao.  Escogido picked him up for the playoff run before Christmas.  He is currently listed at day-to-day with a groin pull: El Caribe

Saturday's Game:
Licey (0-3) visits Escogido (3-0) @ 5:00 PM AST


Australian Baseball League:

Sunday's Games:
Melbourne (20-34) visits Sydney (25-29) for a doubleheader beginning @ 12:00 PM AET - Wayne Lundgren (former Palm Beach-Sydney) is scheduled to start game two
Canberra (31-24) visits Adelaide (29-26) @ 12:00 PM ACT
Perth (23-32) visits Brisbane (36-19) @ 2:00 PM AEST


Puerto Rican League Championship:

J.C. Romero (former St. Louis-Santurce) entered in the sixth and pitched 1.1 innings.  He allowed two hits, no runs, threw one wild pitch, and struck two out.  (g/f:0-1)(ir-s:2-2)

Mayaguez beat Santurce 4-0
LBPRC Official Site Post Game

Saturday's Game:
Mayaguez (1-0) visits Santurce (0-1) @ 7:15 PM AST


Colombian League Championship:

Saturday's Game:
Monteria (2-3) visits Barranquilla (3-2) @ 5:00 PM


Panama League Championship:

Jonathan Rivera (GCL-Metro) started in right field and batted seventh.  1-for-3 at the plate.

Panama beat Metro 7-0
Panama American Post Game

Panama wins the championship three games to one and will head to the Latin American Series


California Winter League:

January 21, 2016:
Beau Riportella (former Quad Cities-Midwest) started as designated hitter and batted fifth.  1-for-3 with one run and one walk.

Midwest beat Coachella Valley 14-4


Arizona Winter League (January 30, 2016):

Notes:
Meet Ozzie Canseco (former St. Louis): AWL Official Site


Caribbean Series (February 1, 2016):

Notes:
Yuliesky Gourriel (Industriales), Alfredo Despaigne (Granma), and Lourdes Gourriel (Industriales) are listed on the Ciego de Avila roster for the Cuban team: Lider


Latin American Series (February 2, 2016):

Notes:
Gustavo Martinez (former GCL-Granada) and Fidencio Flores (former GCL-Boer/Granada) were added to the Rivas roster: La Prensa

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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

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Eugenio Velez - Azucareros Toros del Este

Venezuelan League Playoffs:

Ronny Cedeno (former MLB signing-Magallanes) started at shortstop and batted seventh.  0-for-3 with one strikeout.
Jose Martinez (former Springfield-Magallanes) started at second base and batted eighth.  0-for-3 at the plate.

Pedro Rodriguez (former MiLB signing-Caribes) entered in the ninth and pitched one inning.  He allowed two hits and one earned run for the save (1).  (p-s:17-10)(g/f:2-0)

Caribes beat Magallanes 2-1
LVBP Official Site Post Game

Jose Gonzalez (Springfield free agent-La Guaira) started at catcher and batted ninth.  0-for-2 with one RBI, one run, two sacrifices, and one strikeout.
Edubray Ramos (former VSL-La Guaira) entered in the seventh and pitched one inning.  He allowed one hit, no runs, and two walks for the hold (3).   (p-s:35-20)(g/f:2-1)

La Guaira beat Aragua 7-3
LVBP Official Site Post Game

Notes:
Eliezer Alfonzo (former Peoria-Margarita) and Ildemaro Vargas (former Palm Beach-Lara) received votes MVP: El Universal

Saturday's Games:
La Guaira (2-1) visits Aragua (1-2) @ 5:30 PM VET
Magallanes (1-2) visits Caribes (2-1) @ 7:30 PM VET


Mexican Pacific League Playoffs:

No Games Scheduled For Saturday


Dominican League Playoffs:

Alberto Rosario (Memphis free agent-Estrellas) started at catcher and batted eighth.  0-for-2 with one walk, one strikeout, and one pickoff error.
Audry Perez (former St. Louis-Estrellas) entered late in the game at catcher.
Sam Gaviglio (former Springfield-Estrellas) started and pitched one inning.  He allowed two hits, three earned runs, and three walks for the losing decision (0-1).  (g/f:2-0)

Escogido beat Estrellas 7-3
LIDOM Official Site Post Game

Eugenio Velez (former Memphis-Azucareros) started in left field and batted third.  2-for-7 with one triple, one RBI, two runs, and one strikeout.
Angel Castro (former Memphis-Azucareros) started and pitched five innings.  He allowed six hits, four earned runs, two walks, threw one wild pitch, and struck five out.  (g/f:5-2)

Azucareros beat Licey 10-7 in 13 innings
LIDOM Official Site Post Game

Saturday's Games:
Estrellas (5-10) visits Licey (12-3) @ 7:30 PM AST
Escogido (6-9) visits Azucareros (7-8) @ 7:30 PM AST


Australian Baseball League:

Wayne Lundgren (former Palm Beach-Sydney) started and pitched 3.2 innings.  He allowed ten hits, seven earned runs, three walks, struck one out, and picked one runner off for the losing decision (3-7).  ( p-s: 76-49)(g/f:4-5)

Canberra beat Sydney 7-4
Canberra Official Site Post Game

Sunday's Games:
Brisbane (33-18) visits Melbourne (18-33) @ 1:05 PM AET
Adelaide (27-24) visits Perth (22-29) @ 1:05 PM AWST
Sydney (24-27) visits Canberra (29-22) @ 5:00 PM AET


Nicaraguan League Championship:

Gustavo Martinez (former GCL-Granada) started and pitched seven innings.  He allowed seven hits, three earned runs, two home runs, threw one wild pitch, one walk, and struck eight out.  (g/f:9-2)

Granada beat Rivas 5-4
LNBP Official Site Post Game

Saturday's Game:
Granada (1-2) visits Rivas (2-1) @ 4:00 PM


Puerto Rican League Playoffs:

Luis Mateo (former Memphis-Caguas) started at shortstop and batted second.  0-for-3 with one walk, one strikeout, and assisted in one double play.

Randy Ruiz (former MiLB signing-Mayaguez) started as designated hitter and batted fourth.  0-for-3 with one strikeout.
Anthony Garcia (Memphis-Mayaguez) started in right field and batted sixth.  0-for-3 at the plate.
Ruben Gotay (former Memphis-Mayaguez) entered late in the game as a pinch hitter and batted ninth.  0-for-1 at the plate.

Caguas beat Mayaguez 1-0
LBPRC Official Site Post Game

Saturday's Game:
Santurce (3-5) visits Mayaguez (6-3) @ 7:15 PM AST


Colombian League Championship:

Saturday's Game:
Monteria (23-19) visits Barranquilla (26-16) @ 5:00 PM


Panama League:

Jonathan Rivera (GCL-Metro) started in right field and batted fifth.  0-for-4 with one strikeout.

Cocle beat Metro 7-4


Arizona Winter League (February 3, 2016):

Notes:
Ozzie Canseco (former St. Louis) will be coaching this winter/spring: AWL Official Site

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David Bergin - Indios del Boer

Venezuelan League Playoffs:

Notes:
Miguel Socolovich (St. Louis-Caracas) will up his next bullpen session to 35 pitches as the team evaluates whether he is ready for game action: El Emergente

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


Mexican Pacific League Playoffs:

Tuesday's Games:
Mexicali (3-0) visits Jalisco (0-3) @ 7:30 PM CT
Mazatlan (2-1) visits Navojoa (1-2) @ 7:30 PM MST
Obregon (1-2) visits Mochis (2-1) @ 7:30 PM MT


Dominican League Playoffs:

Eugenio Velez (former Memphis-Azucareros) started in left field and batted leadoff.  2-for-4 with one stolen base, two caught stealing, and one outfield assist.
Angel Castro (former Memphis-Azucareros) started and pitched seven innings.  He allowed six hits, two earned runs, one home run, one walk, hit one batter, and struck one out for the losing decision (0-1).  (g/f:7-7)

Audry Perez (former St. Louis-Estrellas) started at catcher and batted ninth.  0-for-3 and threw out two of four base runners.

Estrellas beat Azucareros 2-0
LIDOM Official Site Post Game

Tuesday's Games:
Estrellas (3-4) visits Escogido (3-4) @ 7:30 PM AST
Licey (6-1) visits Azucareros (2-5) @ 7:30 PM AST


Nicaraguan League:

Final Regular Season Stats:
Curt Smith (former Springfield-Chinandega) played in 24 games going 28-for-88 (.318) with five doubles, two home runs, 12 RBIs, 39 total bases, 14 runs, 11 walks, two hit by pitches, one sac fly, two stolen bases, 20 strikeouts, one caught stealing, grounded into one double play, .419 OBP, .443 SLG, and .862 OPS.
Jem Argenal (former GCL-Chinandega) played in 37 games going 32-for-120 (.267) with five doubles, two home runs, 19 RBIs, 43 total bases, 13 runs, three walks, four hit by pitches, one stolen base, 16 strikeouts, three caught stealing, grounded into five double plays, .323 OBP, .358 SLG, and .681 OPS.
Edgard Montiel (former DSL-Boer) played in 30 games going 22-for-84 (.262) with three doubles, five RBIs, 25 total bases, six runs, six walks, four hit by pitches, one sacrifice, two sac flies, one stolen base, nine strikeouts, grounded into one double play, one caught stealing, .333 OBP, .298 SLG, and .631 OPS.
David Bergin (former Quad Cities-Boer) played in 41 games going 31-for-138 (.225) with six doubles, four home runs, 21 RBIs, 49 total bases, 13 runs, 24 walks, ten hit by pitches, two sac flies, 48 strikeouts, grounded into four double plays, .377 OBP, .355 SLG, and .732 OPS.

David Bergin (former Quad Cities-Boer) made one relief appearance posting a 0-0 record, 0.00 ERA, and 1.00 WHIP.  He allowed one hit and no runs.
Jhonny Polanco (former Springfield-Boer) made 16 relief appearances posting a 0-1 record, 1.42 ERA, 0.68 WHIP, and nine saves.  He allowed ten hits, four runs (three earned), three walks, hit one batter, and struck 12 out over 19 innings.
Gustavo Martinez (former GCL-Granada) made nine appearances (six starts) posting a 2-1 record, 1.56 ERA, and 1.01 WHIP.  He allowed 23 hits, nine runs (six earned), 12 walks, five hit by pitches, threw three wild pitches, and struck 19 out over 34.2 innings.
Fidencio Flores (former GCL-Boer) made 16 appearances (three starts) posting a 3-4 record, 2.89 ERA, and 1.05 WHIP.  He allowed 29 hits, 17 runs (14 earned), one home run, 17 walks, hit five batters, threw three wild pitches, and struck 21 out over 43.2 innings.

Notes:
David Bergin (former Quad Cities-Boer) lead the league in walks and strikeouts: Revista Beisbolera Twitter

Fidencio Flores (former GCL-Boer) was selected by Granada in the playoff draft: Revista Beisbolera Twitter

Tuesday's Games:
Rivas (20-22) visits Chinandega (23-19) @ 6:00 PM


Puerto Rican League Playoffs:

Luis Mateo (former Memphis-Caguas) entered late in the game at second base.

Caguas beat Santurce 7-4
LBPRC Official Site Post Game

Tuesday's Games:
Santurce (1-1) visits Mayaguez (0-2) @ 7:15 PM AST


Colombian League:

Notes:
Carlos  Balcazar (St. Louis Scout) works on the Barranquilla staff: LCBP Official Site


Panama League:

Jonathan Rivera (GCL-Metro) started in right field and batted fourth,  1-for-5 with one double, two RBIs, and one strikeout.

Metro beat Cocle 11-3

Tuesday's Games:
Metro (13-6) visits Cocle (10-10) @ 7:00 PM

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Eliezer Alfonzo - Bravos de Margarita

Venezuelan League Playoffs:

Ronny Cedeno (former MLB signing-Magallanes) started at shortstop and batted sixth.  1-for-4 and assisted in one double play.
Jose Martinez (former Springfield-Magallanes) started at second base and batted eighth.  1-for-4 and assisted in one double play.

Magallanes beat Caracas 8-1
LVBP Official Site Post Game

Breyvic Valera (Springfield-Margarita) started in centerfield and moved to left, batting leadoff.  1-for-3 with one RBI, one run, one walk, and one sac fly.
Eliezer Alfonzo (former Peoria-Magallanes) started as designated hitter and batted second.  2-for-5 with one RBI.
Justin Wright (Memphis-Margarita) entered in the seventh and pitched to our batters.  He allowed one hit, one earned run, one intentional walk, and struck one out.  (p-s:15-8)(g/f:1-0)

Ildemaro Vargas (former Palm Beach-Aragua) started at second base and batted second.  0-for-5 with one strikeout, one fielding error, and assisted in three double plays.
Eduardo Sanchez (former St. Louis-Aragua) entered in the eighth and pitched to two batters.  He allowed no hits or runs for the hold (1).  (p-s:5-4)(g/f:2-0)

Margarita beat Aragua 7-5
LVBP Official Site Post Game

Roberto Canache (former Johnson City-Caribes) entered in the eighth and pitched one inning.  He allowed no hits or runs.  (p-s:9-6)(g/f:3-0)

Jose Gonzalez (Springfield free agent-La Guaira) started at catcher and batted ninth.  0-for-4 with one RBI and one strikeout.

La Guaira beat Caribes 9-1
LVBP Official Site Post Game

Notes:
Miguel Socolovich (St. Louis-Caracas) has been working out for three weeks and threw a 25-pitch bullpen session on Saturday: LVBP Official Site

David Peralta (former Johnson City-Margarita) took batting practice with the team as he continues to recover from a wrist injury: El Emergente

Sunday's Games:
Caribes (0-1) visits La Guaira (1-0) @ 3:00 PM VET
Margarita (1-0) visits Aragua (0-1) @ 5:00 PM VET
Caracas (0-1) visits Magallanes (1-0) @ 7:00 PM VET


Mexican Pacific League Playoffs:

Iker Franco (former Springfield-Obregon) started at catcher and batted seventh.  0-for-4 with two strikeouts and allowed one stolen base.

Mochis beat Obregon 6-1
LMP Official Site Post Game

Brian Broderick (former Memphis-Jalisco) entered in the eighth and pitched one inning.  He allowed no hits or runs, and struck one out. (p-s:12-8)(g/f:2-0)

Mexicali beat Jalisco 5-2
LMP Official Site Post Game

No Games Scheduled For Sunday


Dominican League Playoffs:

Jeremy Hefner (MiLB signing-Escogido) started and pitched 4.2 innings.  He allowed two hits, one earned run, and three walks.  (g/f:9-2)
Jorge Sosa (former St. Louis-Escogido) entered in the ninth and pitched one inning.  He allowed one hit, no runs, one intentional walk, threw one wild pitch, and struck one out.  (g/f:0-1)

Audry Perez (former St. Louis-Estrellas) started at catcher and batted ninth.  1-for-5 with two strikeouts and threw one base runner out.
Sam Gaviglio (former Springfield-Estrellas) started and pitched 4.2 innings.  He allowed three hits, one earned run, one home run, two walks, and struck three out. (g/f:7-2)

Estrellas beat Escogido 4-3 in 13 innings
LIDOM Official Site Post Game

Eugenio Velez (former Memphis-Azucareros) started in left field and batted third.  0-for-3 at the plate.

Licey beat Azucareros 16-5
LIDOM Official Site Post Game

Sunday's Games:
Estrellas (1-4) visits Azucareros (2-3) @ 5:00 PM AST
Licey (4-1) visits Escogido (3-2) @ 5:00 PM AST


Australian Baseball League:

Stats:
Wayne Lundgren (former Palm Beach-Sydney) has made 11 starts posting a 3-5 record, 2.73 ERA, and 1.10 WHIP.  He's allowed 60 hits, 26 runs (19 earned), one home run, nine walks, hit two batters, and struck 42 out over 62.2 innings.

No Games Scheduled Until Thursday


Nicaraguan League:

Curt Smith (former Springfield-Chinandega) started at first base and batted fourth.  0-for-4 with one strikeout.
Jem Argenal (former GCL-Chinandega) started in right field and batted seventh.  1-for-3 with one double and one strikeout.

Rivas beat Chinandega 8-4
LNBP Official Site Post Game

Edgard Montiel (former DSL-Boer) started at third base and batted sixth.  0-for-4 at the plate.
Fidencio Flores (former GCL-Boer) entered in the eighth and pitched to three batters.  He allowed one hit, no runs, and struck one out.  (g/f:1-0)(ir-s:3-3)

Gustavo Martinez (former GCL-Granada) started and pitched six innings.  He allowed five hits, no runs, two walks, and struck four out.  (g/f:5-6)

Granada beat Boer 5-4
LNBP Official Site Post Game

Sunday's Games:
Chinandega (22-19) visits Boer (17-24) @ 11:00 AM
Granada (23-18) visits Rivas (20-21) @ 4:00 PM


Puerto Rican League Playoffs:

Luis Mateo (former Memphis-Caguas) entered late in the game at second base and batted ninth.  0-for-1 with one walk.

Randy Ruiz (former MiLB signing-Mayaguez) started as designated hitter and batted fourth.  0-for-3 with one walk.
Anthony Garcia (Memphis-Mayaguez) started in left field and batted sixth.  1-for-4 with one strikeout.

Caguas beat Mayaguez 2-1 in 10 innings
LBPRC Official Site Post Game

Sunday's Game:
Mayaguez (0-1) visits Santurce (0-0) @ 4:15 PM AST


Veracruz League:

Francisco Rivera (former Palm Beach-San Andres) started in left field and batted third.  2-for-4 with one double, one home run, one RBI, one run, one walk, and one strikeout.

Paso de Ovejas beat San Andres 18-7
LIV Official Site Post Game

Sunday's Games:
Chiapas (11-17-1) visits Palenque (9-17)
Acayucan (15-10-1) visits Xalapa (12-16-1)
San Andres (17-12) visits Paso de Ovejas (18-10-1)


Panama League:

Jonathan Rivera (DSL-Metro) started in right field and batted fourth.  2-for-3 with two runs, one walk, and one strikeout.

Metro beat Panama 10-4
TVMax Deportes Post Game

Sunday's Games:
Panama (9-7) visits Veraguas (4-13) @ 5:00 PM
Metro (12-5) visits Cocle (9-9) @ 5:00 PM

Cardinals Winter League Notebook 12-27-15: Anthony Garcia Singles & Hits A Three-Run Homer; Gustavo Martinez Strikes Out Four & Allows One Run Over Seven Innings For The Win; Juan Caballero Strikes Out Two & Holds One Inherited Runner On Base Over Two & A Third Scoreless Innings For The Win

Anthony Garcia - Gigantes de Carolina

Venezuelan League:

Jose Martinez (former Springfield-Magallanes) started at second base and batted third.  2-for-3 at the plate.

Aragua beat Magallanes 7-0
LVBP Official Site Post Game

Ildemaro Vargas (former Palm Beach-Lara) started at second base and batted leadoff.  4-for-5 with one triple, one run, grounded into one double play, and assisted in one double play.

Jose Gonzalez (Springfield free agent-La Guaira) entered late in the game at catcher and committed one pickoff error.
Edubray Ramos (former VSL-La Guaira) entered in the ninth and pitched one inning.  He allowed two hits, one unearned run, and struck one out.  (p-s:16-11)(g/f:2-0)

Lara beat La Guaira 6-4
LVBP Official Site Post Game

Sunday's Games:
Zulia (9-21) visits La Guaira (13-16) @ 1:00 PM VET
Caracas (16-12) visits Lara (14-14) @ 5:00 PM VET
Aragua (11-17) visits Margarita (18-11) 5:00 PM VET


Mexican Pacific League:

Dennys Reyes (former St. Louis-Culiacan) entered in the sixth and pitched to one batter.  He allowed no hits or runs.  (p-s:3-2)(g/f:1-0)(ir-s:1-0)

Hermosillo beat Culiacan 6-2
LMP Official Site Post Game

Sunday's Games:
Mexicali (14-15) visits Culiacan (14-16) @ 5:00 PM MT
Mochis (14-16) visits Navojoa (16-14) @ 5:00 PM MST
Jalisco (11-19) visits Mazatlan (16-14) @ 5:00 PM MT
Hermosillo (15-14) visits Obregon (19-11) @ 5:00 PM MST


Dominican League Playoffs:

Notes:
Nick Additon (former Memphis-Escogido) gets the ball for the opening of playoffs: LIDOM Official Site

Sunday's Games:
Estrellas (0-0) visits Azucareros (0-0) @ 5:00 PM AST
Licey (0-0) visits Escogido (0-0) @ 5:00 PM AST


Australian Baseball League:

Wayne Lundgren (former Palm Beach-Sydney) started and pitched five innings.  He allowed five hits, four runs (two earned), one walk, committed one fielding error, and struck four out for the losing decision (2-5).  (p-s:86-55)(g/f:6-2)

Brisbane beat Sydney 10-2
Brisbane Official Site Post Game

Monday's Games:
Canberra (22-16) visits Adelaide (19-18) @ 7:00 PM ACT
Sydney (19-18) visits Brisbane (22-16) @ 6:30 PM AEST
Melbourne (15-23) visits Perth (16-22) @ 7:05 PM AWST


Nicaraguan League:

Edgard Montiel (former DSL-Boer) started at third base and batted third.  0-for-5 with one run.
David Bergin (former Quad Cities-Boer) started as designated hitter and batted sixth.  1-for-3 with one RBI and one walk.
Jhonny Polanco (former Springfield-Boer) entered in the ninth and pitched one inning.  He allowed one hit and no runs for the save (9).  (g/f:1-2)

Curt Smith (former Springfield-Chinandega) started at first base and batted fourth.  2-for-3 with one double, one run, and two walks.
Jem Argenal (former GCL-Chinandega) started in right field and batted fifth.  1-for-4 with one walk.

Boer beat Chinandega 4-3
LNBP Official Site Post Game

Gustavo Martinez (former GCL-Granada) started and pitched seven innings.  He allowed three hits, one earned run, two walks, and struck four out for the winning decision (2-1).  (g/f:8-4)

Granada beat Rivas 2-1
LNBP Official Site Post Game

Sunday's Games:
Rivas (17-20) visits Granada (20-17) @ 11:00 AM
Chinandega (20-17) visits Boer (17-20) @ 11:00 AM


Puerto Rican League:

Hector Hernandez (former Palm Beach-Santurce) entered in the eighth and pitched to one batter.  He allowed no hits or runs.  (g/f:0-1)

Santurce beat Caguas 4-0
LBPRC Official Site Post Game

Randy Ruiz (former MiLB signing-Mayaguez) started as designated hitter and batted fourth.  0-for-4 with one strikeout.
Ruben Gotay (former Memphis-Mayaguez) entered late in the game as a pinch hitter and batted seventh.  0-for-1 with one strikeout.
Ivan Maldonado (former MiLB tryout-Mayaguez) started and pitched 5.1 innings.  He allowed eight hits, four runs (three earned), one home run, and two walks for the losing decision (3-4).  (g/f:3-8)
Tyler Herron (former Springfield-Mayaguez) entered in the sixth and pitched 1.2 innings.  He allowed no hits or runs, one walk, and struck three out.  (g/f:1-1)

Anthony Garcia (Memphis-Carolina) started in right field and batted third.  2-for-4 with one home run, three RBIs, one run, and one strikeout.
Felipe Lopez (former St. Louis-Carolina) started as designated hitter and batted fourth.  1-for-4 with one strikeout.
Jonathan Rodriguez (Memphis-Carolina) started at first base and batted seventh.  0-for-3 with one walk and one missed catch error.
Juan Caballero (former Johnson City-Carolina) entered in the fourth and pitched 2.1 innings.  He allowed one hit, no runs, one walk, and struck two out for the winning decision (2-1).  (g/f:1-2)(ir-s:1-0)
Pedro Echemendia (State College-Carolina) entered in the seventh and pitched one inning.  He allowed no hits or runs for the hold (1).  (g/f:1-2)

Carolina beat Mayaguez 4-3
LBPRC Official Site Post Game

Sunday's Games:
Santurce (19-20) visits Mayaguez (25-14) @ 4:15 PM  AST
Carolina (15-24) visits Caguas (19-20) @ 4:15 PM AST


Veracruz League:

Hugo Castellanos (former Memphis-Acayucan) entered in the seventh and pitched two-thirds of an inning.  He allowed four hits and two earned runs.

Paso de Ovejas beat Acayucan 10-7
LIV Official Site Post Game

Sunday's Games:
Xalapa (11-11-1) visits Chiapas (9-14) @ 1:00 PM
Acayucan (12-8) visits Paso de Ovejas (14-8-1) @ 1:15 PM
Palenque (6-14) visit San Andres (13-10) @ 5:00 PM


Panama League:

Hector Salazar (former GCL-Panama) entered in the seventh and pitched 1.1 innings.  He allowed four hits, three earned runs, one home run, and struck two out.

Jonathan Rivera (GCL-Metro) started in right field and batted fourth.  0-for-3 with one strikeout.

Metro beat Panama 7-3
Panama American Post Game

Sunday's Games:
Metro (8-4) visits Panama (8-3) 4:00 PM
Cocle (7-6) visits Veraguas (1-11) @ 5:00 PM

Cardinals Winter League Notebook 12-20-15: Kurt Heyer Strikes Out Six Over Six Scoreless Innings For The Win; Francisco Rivera Singles Twice, Triples, & Drives In Four Runs; Gustavo Martinez Strikes Out Two & Allows Two Runs Over Seven Innings For The Win

Kurt Heyer - Aguilas de Cibaenas

Venezuelan League:

Edubray Ramos (former VSL-La Guaira) entered in the eighth and pitched one inning.  He allowed no hits or runs, and struck one out.  (p-s:8-6)(g/f:0-1)

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

Jose Martinez (former Springfield-Magallanes) started at second base and batted third.  0-for-2 with one RBI, one walk, one sac fly, one strikeout, and assisted in two double plays.

Caracas beat Magallanes 4-2
LVBP Official Site Post Game

Pedro Rodriguez (former MiLB signing-Caribes) entered in the ninth and pitched one inning.  He allowed one hit, no runs, and struck one out.  (p-s:11-8)(g/f:1-1)

Caribes beat Zulia 4-0
LVBP Official Site Post Game

Breyvic Valera (Springfield-Margarita) started at second base and batted leadoff.  0-for-3 with one run, one walk, and assisted in two double plays.
Eliezer Alfonzo (former Peoria-Margarita) started as designated hitter and batted second.  0-for-4 with three strikeouts.

Ildemaro Vargas (former Palm Beach-Lara) started at second base and batted second.  1-for-3 with one walk and one caught stealing.

Margarita beat Lara 3-1
LVBP Official Site Post Game

Notes:
Ronny Cedeno (former MLB signing-Magallanes) sat another day with a injured right shoulder: LVBP Official Site

Breyvic Valera (Springfield-Margarita) and Ildemaro Vargas (former Palm Beach-Lara) rank in the top three when it comes to strikeouts per at-bats: Lara Official Site

Sunday's Games:
Aragua (10-14) visits Caracas (13-11) @ 1:00 PM VET
Margarita (17-9) visits Lara (10-14) @ 2:00 PM VET
Caribes (13-13) visits Zulia (9-17) @ 4:00 PM VET
La Guaira (12-13) visits Magallanes (17-10) @ 5:30 PM VET


Mexican Pacific League:

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:9-6)(g/f:2-0)

Iker Franco (former Springfield-Obregon) started at catcher and batted eighth.  1-for-3 with one double and threw out one base runner.

Obregon beat Culiacan 1-0
LMP Official Site Post Game

Sunday's Games:
Mochis (14-12) visits Jalisco (10-16) @ 1:00 PM CT
Hermosillo (13-12) visits Mexicali (12-13) @ 3:00 PM MT
Culiacan (12-14) visits Obregon (15-11) @ 5:00 PM MST
Mazatlan (12-14) visits Navojoa (15-11) @ 5:00 PM MST


Dominican League:

Jorge Sosa (former St. Louis-Escogido) entered in the eighth and pitched one inning.  He allowed no hits or runs.  (g/f:1-1)

Estrellas beat Escogido 4-0
LIDOM Official Site Post Game

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

Kurt Heyer (Memphis-Cibaenas) started and pitched six innings.  He allowed three hits, no runs, two walks, and struck six out for the winning decision (1-1).  (g/f:8-1)

Cibaenas beat Azucareros 1-0
LIDOM Official Site Post Game

Sunday's Games:
Cibaenas (20-28) visits Cibao (21-27) @ 5:00 PM AST
Estrellas (29-19) visits Azucareros (22-26) @ 5:00 PM AST
Licey (28-20) visits Escogido (24-24) @ 5:00 PM AST


Australian Baseball League:

Wayne Lundgren (former Palm Beach-Sydney) started and pitched six innings.  He allowed six hits, three earned run, and struck four out for the winning decision (2-4).  (p-s:75-58)(g/f:8-2)

Sydney beat Melbourne 5-3
ABL Official Site Post Game

No Games Scheduled Until Saturday


Nicaraguan League:

David Bergin (former Quad Cities-Boer) started as designated hitter and batted fourth.  1-for-4 with one walk and one strikeout.
Edgard Montiel (former DSL-Boer) started at third base and batted fifth.  1-for-3 with one double and one walk.
Fidencio Flores (former GCL-Boer) entered in the eighth and pitched one inning.  He allowed no hits or runs, and struck two out.  (g/f:2-0)
Jhonny Polanco (former Springfield-Boer) entered in the ninth and pitched one inning.  He allowed one hit, no runs, and struck one out for the save.  (g/f:1-1)

Boer beat Rivas 4-1
LNBP Official Site Post Game

Gustavo Martinez (former GCL-Granada) started and pitched seven innings.  He allowed four hits, two earned runs, two walks, and struck two out for the winning decision (1-1).  (g/f:9-7)

Curt Smith (former Springfield-Chinandega) started as designated hitter and batted third.  1-for-4 at the plate.
Jem Argenal (former GCL-Chinandega) started in centerfield and batted seventh.  1-for-4 with two strikeout.

Granada beat Chinandega 4-2
LNBP Official Site Post Game

Sunday's Games:
Chinandega (18-15) visits Rivas (16-17) @ 11:00 AM
Boer (15-18) visits Granada (17-16) @ 11:00 AM


Puerto Rican League:

Anthony Garcia (Memphis-Carolina) started in right field and batted fourth.  1-for-1 at the plate.
Felipe Lopez (former St. Louis-Carolina) started as designated hitter and batted fifth.  0-for-3 with one walk and grounded into one double play.
Pedro Echemendia (State College-Carolina) entered in the eighth and pitched to three batters.  He allowed two hits, one earned run, and one home run.  (g/f:0-1)

Randy Ruiz (former MiLB signing-Mayaguez) started as designated hitter and batted fourth.  0-for-3 with one strikeout.
Ivan Maldonado (former MiLB tryout-Mayaguez) started and pitched 6.2 innings.  He allowed seven hits, four runs (two earned), two walks, hit one batter, and struck two out for the losing decision (3-3).  (g/f:8-3)
Tyler Herron (former Springfield-Mayaguez) entered in the eighth and pitched two innings.  He allowed two hits, one earned run, and struck one out.  (g/f:2-2)

Carolina beat Mayaguez 6-1
LBPRC Official Site Post Game

Sunday's Games:
Caguas (19-16) visits Mayaguez (22-13) @ 4:15 PM AST
Carolina (14-20) visits Santurce (14-20) @ 4:15 PM AST


Veracruz League:

Francisco Rivera (former Palm Beach-San Andres) started in left field and batted third.  3-for-5 with one triple, four RBIs, and two runs.

San Andres beat Chiapas 14-3
LIV Official Site Post Game

Sunday's Games:
Xalapa (9-7-1) visits Paso de Ovejas (11-5-1) @ 1:15 PM
Acayucan (9-6) visits Palenque (4-10) for a doubleheader beginning @ 12:00 PM
Chiapas (6-11) visits San Andres (8-8) @ 5:00 PM


Panama League:

Jonathan Rivera (GCL-Metro) scored a couple runs as Metro beat Cocle 12-3: TV Max Deportes

Cardinals Winter League Notebook 12-12-15: Eugenio Velez Collects Two Singles & One RBI; Ildemaro Vargas Singles, Walks, & Drives In One Run; Omar Javier Strikes Out Two Over One Scoreless Inning For The Save

Eugenio Velez - Azucarers Toros del Este

Venezuelan League:

Ronny Cedeno (former MLB signing-Magallanes) started at shortstop and batted third.  0-for-3 with one run, one walk, one sacrifice, one strikeout, and assisted in three double plays.
Jose Martinez (former Springfield-Magallanes) started at second base and batted fifth.  2-for-4 with one intentional walk and assisted in two double plays.
Adron Chambers (former St. Louis-Magallanes) entered late in the game in right field and batted ninth.  0-for-1 at the plate.

Breyvic Valera (Springfield-Margarita) started at third base and batted second.  2-for-5 with one ground into double play.
Eliezer Alfonzo (former Peoria-Margarita) started as designated hitter and batted fifth.  0-for-3 at the plate.

Magallanes beat Margarita 3-1 in 10 innings
LVBP Official Site Post Game

Ildemaro Vargas (former Palm Beach-Lara) started at second base and batted leadoff.  1-for-3 with one two-out RBI, one walk, and assisted in one double play.

Lara beat Caribes 5-2
LVBP Official Site Post Game

Eduardo Sanchez (former St. Louis-Aragua) entered in the seventh and pitched one inning.  He allowed two hits, no runs, and struck one out for the hold (1).  (p-s:18-12)(g/f:2-0)

Aragua beat La Guaira 11-6
LVBP Official Site Post Game

Saturday's Games:
Caracas (9-10) visits La Guaira (8-12) 4:00 PM VET
Zulia (6-14) visits Aragua (7-10) @ 5:30 PM VET
Magallanes (15-4) visits Margarita (14-7) @ 7:00 PM VET
Caribes (10-11) visits Lara (8-9) @ 7:30 PM VET


Venezuelan Parallel League:

Final Playoff Stats:
Jhohan Acevedo (State College-Caracas) played in three games going 3-for-12 (.250) with one double, two RBIs, four total bases, one walk, one hit by pitch, one sacrifice, two strikeouts, ,357 OBP, and .333 SLG.
Jesus Ustariz (former Johnson City-Caracas) played in three games going 2-for-11 (.182) with one RBI, two total bases, two runs, five walks, one strikeout, grounded into two double plays, ,438 OBP, and .182 SLG.

Dail Villanueva (former Peoria-Caracas) made two relief appearances posting a 0-0 record and 18.00 ERA.  He allowed one hit, two earned runs, one home run, and one walk over one inning.


Mexican Pacific League:

Iker Franco (former Springfield-Obregon) started at catcher and batted eighth.  1-for-3 with one strikeout and threw out one of two base runners.

Obregon beat Mexicali 3-2
LMP Official Site Post Game

Saturday's Games:
Navojoa (13-6) visits Jalisco (9-10) @ 5:00 PM CT
Culiacan (8-10) visits Mochis (9-9) for a doubleheader beginning @ 5:00 PM MT
Mexicali (9-9) visits Obregon (10-9) @ 6:00 PM MST
Mazatlan (8-11) visits Hermosillo (8-10) @ 7:00 PM MST


Dominican League:

Audry Perez (former St. Louis-Estrellas) started at catcher and batted eighth.  0-for-3 and allowed one stolen base.

Estrellas beat Licey 2-1
LIDOM Official Site Post Game

Eugenio Velez (former Memphis-Azucareros) started in left field and batted third.  2-for-4 with one two-out RBI and one run.

Azucareros beat Cibao 6-4
LIDOM Official Site Post Game

Nick Additon (former Memphis-Escogido) started and pitched 2.2 innings.  He allowed seven hits, three earned runs, one walk, and struck one out.  (g/f:4-1)
Jorge Sosa (former St. Louis-Escogido) entered in the seventh and pitched to two batters.  He allowed one hit and no runs for the hold (5).  (g/f:1-0)

Hector Luna (former St. Louis-Cibaenas) started at first base and batted third.  0-for-3 with one RBI, one sac fly, and assisted in one double play.
Kurt Heyer (Memphis-Cibaenas) started and pitched 4.1 innings.  He allowed eight hits, three runs (one earned), one walk, and struck one out.  (g/f:8-3)

Escogido beat Cibaenas 7-3
LIDOM Official Site Post Game

All-Star Game Scheduled For Sunday


Australian Baseball League:

Wayne Lundgren (former Palm Beach-Sydney) started and pitched five innings.  He allowed five hits, three runs (one earned), one walk, and struck five out.  (p-s:79-58)(g/f:7-4)

Sydney beat Canberra 11-7
Sydney Official Site Post Game

Sunday's Games:
Canberra (19-11) visits Sydney (14-15) @ 1:00 PM AET
Adelaide (14-16) visits Melbourne (12-19) @ 1:05 PM AET
Perth (15-16) visits Brisbane (17-14) @ 2:00 PM AET


Nicaraguan League:

Gustavo Martinez (former GCL-Granada) entered in the seventh and pitched one inning.  He allowed no hits or runs.  (g/f:2-1)

David Bergin (former Quad Cities-Boer) started in left field and batted fourth.  0-for-3 with one walk.

Boer beat Granada 4-0
LNBP Official Site Post Game

Curt Smith (former Springfield-Chinandega) started at first base and batted fifth.  0-for-4 at the plate.
Jem Argenal (former GCL-Chinandega) started as designated hitter and batted seventh.  1-for-4 at the plate.

Rivas beat Chinandega 10-1
LNBP Official Site Post Game

Saturday's Games:
Chinandega (15-12) visits Boer (12-15) @ 2:00 PM
Rivas (13-14) visits Granada (14-13) @ 4:00 PM


Puerto Rican League:

Ruben Gotay (former Memphis-Mayaguez) started as designated hitter and batted sixth.  0-for-4 at the plate.
Tyler Herron (former Springfield-Mayaguez) entered in the sixth and pitched 1.2 innings.  He allowed no hits or runs, one balk, and struck three out for the blown save (1).  (g/f:2-0)(ir-s:2-1)

Mayaguez beat Santurce 3-2 in 10 innings
LBPRC Official Site Post Game

Luis Mateo (former Memphis-Caguas) started at shortstop and batted ninth.  1-for-3 with one run, one walk, one fielding error, and assisted in one double play.

Anthony Garcia (Memphis-Carolina) started in right field and batted fourth.  0-for-5 with two strikeouts.
Felipe Lopez (former St. Louis-Carolina) started as designated hitter and batted fifth.  0-for-4 at the plate.
Jonathan Rodriguez (Memphis-Carolina) started at first base and batted seventh.  0-for-2 with two walks, one strikeout, and assisted in one double play.
Pedro Echemendia (State College-Carolina) entered in the seventh and pitched to one batter.  He allowed one hit and one earned run for the blown save (1).  (ir-s:2-1)

Caguas beat Carolina 5-4
LBPRC Official Site Post Game

All-Star Game Scheduled For Sunday: LBPRC Official Site


Veracruz League:

Omar Javier (former Johnson City-San Andres) entered in the ninth and pitched one inning.  He allowed one hit, no runs, and struck two out for the save.  (g/f:1-0)

San Andres beat Paso de Ovejas 1-0
LIV Official Site Post Game

Saturday's Games:
Palenque (3-6) visits Chiapas (3-7)
Xalapa (7-3) visits Acayucan (6-4)
Paso de Ovejas (6-4) visits San Andres (4-5)

Cardinals Winter League Notebook 11-26-15: Curt Smith Singles Twice, Homers, & Drives In Five Runs; Gustavo Martinez Strikes Out Three Over Five Scoreless Innings; Angel Castro Strikes Out One & Allows One Run Over Five & A Third Innings

Curt Smith - Tigres de Chinandega

Venezuelan League:

Cesar Valera (former Palm Beach-Caribes) started at second base and batted ninth.  0-for-3 with two strikeouts and assisted in one double play.
Jeremy Hazelbaker (Memphis free agent-Caribes) entered late in the game as a pinch hitter and batted ninth.  1-for-1 at the plate.
Pedro Rodriguez (former MiLB signing-Caribes) entered in the 11th and pitched one inning.  He allowed three hits, one earned run, one home run, and struck one out for the losing decision (1-2).  (p-s:27-15)(g/f:1-1)

Eliezer Alfonzo (former Peoria-Margarita) started as designated hitter and batted second.  2-for-4 with one home run, two RBIs, one run, one walk, and two strikeouts.
Breyvic Valera (Springfield-Margarita) started at third base and moved to second, batting fifth.  1-for-5 with one RBI, one caught stealing, and one fielding error.
Geudy Guerra (former VSL-Margarita) entered in the fifth and pitched 1.1 innings.  He allowed one hit, no runs, and struck one out.  (p-s:16-10)(g/f:2-0)(ir-s:2-0)
Justin Wright (Memphis-Margarita) entered in the ninth and pitched to three batters.  He allowed three hits and no runs.  (p-s:9-6)

Margarita beat Caribes 4-3 in 12 innings
LVBP Official Site Post Game

Ronny Cedeno (former MLB signing-Magallanes) started at shortstop and batted third.  1-for-5 with one run, one strikeout, grounded into two double plays, one throwing error, and assisted in one double play.
Adron Chambers (former St. Louis-Magallanes) started in centerfield and batted sixth.  2-for-4 with one RBI, one run, one walk, one stolen base, and one strikeout.

Magallanes beat Zulia 5-4
LVBP Official SIte Post Game

Notes:
Jeremy Hazelbaker (Memphis free agent-Caribes) extended his hitting streak to 12 games: LVBP Official Site

Jose Martinez (former Springfield) did not join Magallanes due to flight issues: LVBP Official Site

Thursday's Games:
Caribes (4-4) visits Caracas (4-4) @ 7:00 PM VET
La Guaira (4-4) visits Margarita (7-1) @ 7:00 PM VET
Magallanes (4-2) visits Lara (3-2) @ 7:30 PM VET
Aragua (2-5) visits Zulia (1-7) @ 7:30 PM VET


Venezuelan Parallel League:

November 24, 2015:

Carlos Torres (GCL-Margarita) started in right field and batted sixth.  0-for-5 with four strikeouts.
Ismael Brito (Johnson City-Margarita) entered in the 11th and pitched to one batter.  He allowed no hits or runs.  (g/f:0-1)
Kender Villegas (State College-Margarita) entered in the 11th and pitched to two batters.  He allowed no hits or runs for the save (2).  (g/f:1-1)

Margarita beat Lara 4-2 in 11 innings


Mexican Pacific League:

Luis Garcia (former New Haven-Hermosillo) started at first base and batted seventh.  0-for-4 with three strikeouts and assisted in one double play.

Mexicali beat Hermosillo 4-3
LMP Official Site Post Game

Dennys Reyes (former St. Louis-Culiacan) entered in the seventh and pitched to two batters.  He allowed no hits or runs, and struck one out for the hold (1).  (p-s:9-6)(ir-s:1-0)

Culiacan beat Navojoa 4-2
LMP Official Site Post Game

Thursday's Games:
Obregon (3-2) visits Jalisco (2-3) @ 7:00 PM CT
Mexicali (2-3) visits Hermosillo (2-3) @ 7:30 PM MST
Culiacan (3-2) visits Navojoa (3-2) @ 7:30 PM MST


Dominican League:

Donovan Solano (former Memphis-Cibaenas) started at third base and batted seventh.  0-for-3 and one fielding error.
Angel Castro (former Memphis-Cibaenas) started and pitched 5.1 innings.  He allowed seven hits, one earned run, two walks, threw one wild pitch, and struck one out.  (g/f:10-3)

Audry Perez (former St. Louis-Estrellas) started at catcher and batted ninth.  0-for-4 and allowed one stolen base.

Estrellas beat Cibaenas 3-2
LIDOM Official Site Post Game

Heath Wyatt (Memphis-Escogido) entered in the fifth and pitched 1.2 innings.  He allowed two hits, two earned runs, one home run, one walk, and struck two out.  (g/f:3-0)(ir-s:3-1)
Jorge Sosa (former St. Louis-Escogido) entered in the eighth and pitched one inning.  He allowed one hit, no runs, and struck one out.  (g/f:1-1)

Cibao beat Escogido 7-4
LIDOM Official Site Post Game

Eugenio Velez (former Memphis-Azucareros) started in right field and batted fifth.  2-for-3 with one ground into double play and one caught stealing.
Danilo Sanchez (former Springfield-Azucareros) entered late in the game at catcher and batted ninth.  0-for-1 at the plate.

Licey beat Azucareros 11-0
LIDOM Official Site Post Game

Notes:
Francisco Samuel (former Memphis-Escogido) pitched as Licey beat Escogido 5-4 in Parallel League play: Licey Official Site

No Games Scheduled For Thursday


Australian Baseball League:

Friday's Games:
Adelaide (9-10) visits Canberra (13-8) @ 7:00 PM AET
Perth (11-9) visits Melbourne (7-13) @ 7:05 PM AET
Brisbane (12-9) visits Sydney (8-11) @ 7:30 PM AET - Wayne Lundgren (former Palm Beach-Sydney) is scheduled to start


Nicaraguan League:

Gustavo Martinez (former GCL-Granada) started and pitched five innings.  He allowed three hits, no runs, one walk, and struck three out.  (g/f:7-4)

David Bergin (former Quad Cities-Boer) started in right field and batted fifth.  0-for-4 with one strikeout and grounded into one double play.
Edgard Montiel (former DSL-Boer) started at third base and batted seventh.  1-for-3 with one double.
Jhonny Polanco (Springfield-Boer) entered in the ninth and pitched one inning.  He allowed no hits or runs for the save (2).  (g/f:2-1)

Boer beat Granada 3-1
LNBP Official Site Post Game

Curt Smith (former Springfield-Chinandega) started at first base and batted fifth.  3-for-5 with one home run, five RBIs, and one run.

Chinandega beat Rivas 12-9
LNBP Official Site Post Game

Thursday's Games:
Boer (7-8) visits Chinandega (9-8) @ 6:00 PM
Granada (9-7) visits Rivas (7-9) @ 6:00 PM


Puerto Rican League:

Luis Mateo (former Memphis-Caguas) started at shortstop and batted eighth.  1-for-2 with one walk.

Santurce beat Caguas 2-1 in 10 innings
LBPRC Official Site Post Game

Anthony Garcia (Memphis-Carolina) started as designated hitter and batted third.  0-for-4 with one strikeout.

Ruben Gotay (former Memphis-Mayaguez) started at third base and batted second.  0-for-4 at the plate.
Randy Ruiz (former MiLB signing-Mayaguez) started as designated hitter and batted fourth.  1-for-3 with one home run, one RBI, two runs, and one hit by pitch.
Tyler Herron (former Springfield-Mayaguez) entered in the fifth and pitched three innings.  He allowed no hits or runs, one walk, and struck two out for the winning decision (3-0).  (g/f:5-2)(ir-s:3-1)

Mayaguez beat Carolina 5-2
LBPRC Official Site Post Game

No Games Scheduled For Thursday


Colombian League:

Jose Calero (former GCL-Sincelejo) pitched three innings and allowed one run as Cartagena beat Sincelejo 4-2: LCBP Official Site

Ronald Ramirez (former Palm Beach-Barranquilla) drove in one run on a sac fly and scored one run as Barranquilla beat Monteria 5-4: LCBP Official Site

Thursday's Games:
Monteria (4-5) visits Barranquilla (6-3) @ 7:00 PM
Sincelejo (6-4) visits Cartagena (3-7) @ 7:00 PM

Cardinals Winter League Notebook 2-9-15: Edgard Montiel Collects Four Singles, One Double, & Scores One Run In Two Games; Gustavo Martinez Strikes Out Three & Allows Two Runs Over Six Innings; Carney Lansford A Guest Coach In China

Edgard Montiel - Indios del Boer

Caribbean Series

Yulieski Gourriel (Industriales/Pinar del Rio) 2-for-4 with one home run, one RBI, and two runs.
Alfredo Despaigne (Granma/Pinar del Rio) 2-for-3 with one hit by pitch.
Frederich Cepeda (Sancti Spiritus/Pinar del Rio) 2-for-4 with one two-out RBI and one strikeout.
Hector Mendoza (Isla de la Juvetud/Pinar del Rio) entered in the eighth and pitched 1.1 innings.  He allowed one hit, no runs, and struck one out for the save (1).  (p-s:21-15)(g/f:1-2)(ir-s:2-1)

Russell Branyan (former St. Louis-Culiacan) started as designated hitter and batted fifth.  0-for-2 at the plate.

Pinar del Rio beat Culiacan 3-2
ESPN Deportes Post Game
MLB Official Site Post Game
Cuba won their first title for the first time since 1960

Notes:
New commissioner Rob Manfred talks about the relations between MLB and Cuba: ESPN Deportes

Frederich Cepeda (Sancti Spiritus/Pinar del Rio) was named Caribbean Series MVP: ESPN Deportes

Yulieski Gourriel (Industriales/Pinar del Rio), Frederich Cepeda (Sancti Spiritus/Pinar del Rio), and Hector Mendoza (Isla de la Juvetud/Pinar del Rio) were named to the 2015 All-Caribbean Series Team: LMP Official Site

Yosvani Torres (Pinar del Rio) proves to be dominant: Listin Diario

The Caribbean Series format is causing controversy where Caribes had a record of 4-1 and Pinar del Rio, who finished 3-3, won the title: Lider

Omar Lopez (Caribes MGR) will return for the 2015-16 season: Lider

Hector Olivera (Santiago de Cuba) and Yadier Alvarez (Matanzas) will work out for clubs on Wednesday in the Dominican: Jesse Sanchez Twitter

Alejandro Ortiz (Isla de la Juvetud) petitioned for free agency: Jesse Sanchez Twitter

Vladimir Guerrero, Jr. will showcase for scouts on Monday in the Dominican: Jesse Sanchez Twitter

Luis Montanez (former Memphis-Mayaguez) to play for Fajardo and Carlos Baerga (former St. Louis) will manage Juncos in the Puerto Rican Double-A League: El Nuevo Dia


Nicaraguan Spring/Summer League

Saturday's Results:
Fidencio Flores (former DSL-Leon) allowed two hits and one earned run without recording an out as Leon beat Matagalpa 10-7: CNBS Official Site

Edgard Montiel (former DSL-Boer) went 2-for-5 at the plate as Boer beat Frente Sur Rivas 7-4: CNBS Official Site

Sunday's Results:
Edgard Montiel (former DSL-Boer) went 3-for-4 with one double and one run as Frente Sur Rivas beat Boer 4-2 in game one of doubleheader: CNBS Official Site

Gustavo Martinez (former GCL-Dantos) tossed six innings allowing four hits, two runs, four walks, and struck three out as Costa Caribe beat Dantos 3-2 in game one of doubleheader: CNBS Official Site

Carlos Teller (Boer-Dantos) has signed on to pitch for Puebla (Triple-A Mexican League): MiLB Official Site


Nippon Professional Baseball

Notes:
Rainel Rosario (former Springfield-Hiroshima) visited the hospital for acute appendicitis: Yakyubaka


Chinese Professional League

Notes:
Carney Lansford (former St. Louis coach) is being brought in by Lamingo as a guest coach: Now News

Cardinals Winter League Notebook 1-29-15: Gustavo Martinez Pitches One & A Third Scoreless Innings & Holds One Inherited Runner On Base; Pedro Rodriguez Strikes Out One Over One Scoreless Inning; Ronny Cedeno Singles & Doubles

Gustavo Martinez - Indios del Boer

Venezuelan League Championship

Pedro Rodriguez (former MiLB signing-Caribes) entered in the ninth and pitched one inning.  He allowed no hits or runs, and struck one out.  (p-s:12-7)(g/f:2-0)

Ronny Cedeno (former St. Louis-Magallanes) started at shortstop and batted second.  2-for-5 with one double and one fielding error.

Caribes beat Magallanes 8-3
LVBP Official Site Post Game
Caribes wins the championship over Magallanes four games to one


Australian Baseball League Playoffs

Notes:
Preview of the Perth-Sydney series: ABL Official Site

Friday's Games:
Perth (0-0) visits Sydney (0-0) @ 7:30 PM AET


Latin American Series

Gustavo Martinez (former GCL-Boer) entered in the sixth and pitched 1.1 innings.  He allowed no hits or runs, and one walk.  (g/f:1-2)(ir-s:1-0)

Boer beat San Andres 4-3
LNBP Official Site Post Game

Thursday's Games:
Monteria (2-0) visits Boer (1-1) @ 3:00 PM
San Andres (0-2) visits Cocle (1-1) @ 7:30 PM


Caribbean Series (February 2, 2015)

Notes:
Russell Branyan (former St. Louis-Culiacan) is listed on the Culiacan roster for the Caribbean Series: LMP Official Site

Eduardo Perez (former St. Louis-Santurce MGR) looks to relive Caribbean Series magic: MLB Official Site

Alfredo Despaigne (Granma) was denied a visa to Puerto Rico after last summers issue in the Dominican Republic and Mexico, Osniel Madera (Pinar del Rio) was also turned down: ESPN Deportes

Saltillo (Triple-A Mexican League) signed Luis Terrero (Campache free agent) for the 2015 season: MiLB Official Site

Pedro Rodriguez (former MiLB signing-Caribes) had no pain after pitching Wednesday and will be closer in the Caribbean Series: El Emergente

Lino Rivera (former Arkansas-Mayaguez MGR) apologized to the fans for losing in the championship and stated some players were playing hurt including Randy Ruiz (former MiLB singing-Mayaguez): Primera Hora

Monday's Games:
Pinar del Rio (Cuba) visits Culiacan (Mexico) @ 12:05 PM ET
Santurce (Puerto Rico) visits Caribes (Venezuela) @ 6:30 PM ET


Nippon Professional Baseball

Chunichi held a press conference for Raul Valdes (former St. Louis-Azucareros): Yakyubaka

Chad Huffman (former Memphis-Chiba Lotte) arrived in Japan: Yakyubaka