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Mexican League Playoffs:

Alex Mejia (former St. Louis-Monclova) started at shortstop and batted second.  1-for-4 with one run, one walk, grounded into one double play, and assisted in one double play.
Zach Phillips (former Memphis-Monclova) entered in the fourth and pitched to one batter.  He allowed no hits or runs, and struck one out.  (p-s:5-5)(ir-s:1-0)

Tijuana beat Monclova 5-4
MiLB Official Site Post Game

Sunday's Game:
Monclova (3-3) visits Tijuana (3-3) @ 9:05 PM ET


Korean Baseball Organization:

Carlos Peguero (former Memphis-LG) started as designated hitter and batted sixth.  3-for-5 with one home run, four RBIs, and one run.

LG beat Doosan 6-3 in 10 innings

Monday's Games:
Hanwha (55-83) visits LG (77-59-1) @ 4:30 AM
Kia (59-79-2) visits KT (67-70-2) @ 4:30 AM
NC (71-65-1) visits Lotte (48-87-3) @ 4:30 AM


World Baseball Classic - Europe/Africa Qualifier (Italy):

September 18, 2019:

Curt Smith (former Springfield-Netherlands) started at first base and batted third.  0-for-4 with one ground into double play.

Netherlands beat Czech 4-1

Ty Kelly (former Memphis-Israel) started at shortstop and batted fifth.  1-for-4 with one triple and two strikeouts.

Jesus Ustariz (former Johnson City-Spain) started at first base and batted fourth.  0-for-3 with two strikeouts.

Israel beat Spain 3-0

September 19, 2019:

Jesus Ustariz (former Johnson City-Spain) started at first base and batted fourth.  1-for-4 with one strikeout.
Fernando Baez (former Peoria-Spain) entered in the ninth and pitched one inning.  He allowed no hits or runs, and struck one out.  (p-s:12-7)

Spain beat South Africa 7-1

Curt Smith (former Springfield-Netherlands) started at first base and batted seventh.  0-for-1 with one walk.

Ty Kelly (former Memphis-Israel) started at shortstop and batted fifth.  0-for-4 with three strikeouts.

Israel beat Netherlands 8-1

September 20, 2019:

Ty Kelly (former Memphis-Israel) started at shortstop and batted sixth.  1-for-4 with one RBI and two strikeouts.

Israel beat Italy 8-2

Jesus Ustariz (former Johnson City-Spain) started at first base and batted fourth.  1-for-4 with two strikeouts.

Curt Smith (former Springfield-Netherlands) entered late in the game at first base and batted leadoff.  One RBI and one run.
J.C. Sulbaran (former Memphis-Netherlands) entered in the ninth and pitched two-thirds of an inning.  He allowed no hits or runs, and struck one out for the save.  (p-s:10-6)

Netherlands beat Spain 6-2

September 21, 2019:

Jesus Ustariz (former Johnson City-Spain) started at first base and batted fourth.  2-for-4 with one double and one RBI.
Fernando Baez (former Peoria-Spain) entered in the ninth and pitched one inning.  He allowed no hits or runs, one walk, and struck one out for the save.  (p-s:18-9)

Spain beat Italy 4-3

Ty Kelly (former Memphis-Israel) started at shortstop and batted sixth.  1-for-4 with one strikeout and committed one error.

Czech beat Israel 7-4

September 22, 2019:

Ty Kelly (former Memphis-Israel) started at shortstop and batted sixth.  0-for-1 with two runs and two walks.

Israel beat South Africa 11-1

J.C. Sulbaran (former Memphis-Netherlands) entered in the eighth and pitched 1.1 innings.  He allowed one hit, no runs, and struck one out for the save.  (p-s:15-10)

Netherlands beat Italy 8-3

Notes:
Fernando Baez (former Peoria-Spain) and Jesus Ustariz (former Johnson City-Spain) were each suspended after brawl during Spain and Italy game: Mister Baseball

Sunday's Games:
Spain (2-2) @ Czech (2-2)


Arizona Fall League:

Conner Capel (Springfield-Glendale) started in centerfield and batted third.  1-for-4 with two strikeouts and one caught stealing.
Elehuris Montero (Springfield-Glendale) started as designated hitter and batted ninth.  1-for-3 with one double, one run, and one strikeout.
Kodi Whitley (Memphis-Glendale) entered in the ninth and pitched one inning.  He allowed no hits or runs, and struck one out for the save (1).  (p-s:11-8)(g/f:0-2)

Glendale beat Scottsdale 1-0

Notes:
MLB testing robot umpires at AFL: MLB Official Site

Sunday's Games:
Glendale (1-3) visits Mesa (1-3) @ 6:30 PM MST - Roel Ramirez (Memphis) is scheduled to start for Glendale
Salt River (1-3) visits Scottsdale (3-1) @ 6:30 PM MST
Surprise (3-1) visits Peoria (3-1) @ 6:30 PM MST


Mexican Pacific League Preseason (October 11, 2019):

Notes:
Irving Lopez (Springfield-Hermosillo) scored a run as Hermosillo beat Mexicali 9-7 on Friday: Hermosillo Official Site

Ramon Mendoza (GCL-Hermosillo) drove in five runs, Irving Lopez (Springfield-Hermosillo) knocked in three runs, and Martin Cordova (GCL-Hermosillo) pitched in relief as Hermosillo beat Mexicali 18-1 on Saturday: Hermosillo Official Site

Cardinals Winter League Notebook 12-17-16: Jesus Ustariz Hit .357 With Three Doubles, One Home Run, 11 RBIs In 17 Games In ABWL; Geney Rios Strikes Out Four & Holds Two Inherited Runners On Base Over Three & Two-Thirds Scoreless Innings; Kevin Herget Strikes Out One & Holds One Inherited Runner On Base Over One & Two-Thirds Hitless/Scoreless Innings For The Win

Jesus Ustariz - Europe

Venezuelan League:

Roberto Canache (former Johnson City-Caribes) entered in the ninth and pitched one inning.  He allowed three hits, no runs, and struck one out.  (p-s:16-10)(g/f:1-0)

Caribes beat Zulia 9-2
LVBP Official Site Post Game

Breyvic Valera (Memphis-Margarita) started at second base and batted second.  1-for-4 with one run.
Justin Wright (Memphis free agent-Margarita) entered in the seventh and pitched to one batter.  He allowed allowed one hit and no runs.  (p-s:1-1)
Eduardo Sanchez (former St. Louis-Margarita) entered in the eighth and pitched to four batters.  He allowed two hits, three earned runs, one walk, and hit one batter.  (p-s:12-5)(ir-s:1-1)

Ronny Cedeno (former MLB signing-Magallanes) started at shortstop and batted second.  2-for-4 with two runs, one strikeout, and one throwing error.
Jose Martinez (former Springfield-Magallanes) started at second base and batted ninth.  0-for-3 with one RBI and one walk.
Jorge Rondon (former St. Louis-Magallanes) entered in the ninth and pitched one inning.  He allowed one hit, no runs, and struck one out.  (p-s:17-11)(g/f:0-1)

Magallanes beat Margarita 7-1
LVBP Official Site Post Game

Wilfredo Tovar (MiLB signing-Caracas) started at shortstop and batted leadoff.  1-for-3 with one run, one walk, and one caught stealing/pickoff.

Aragua beat Caracas 8-6
LVBP Official Site Post Game

Jose Martinez (St. Louis-La Guaira) started at first base and batted fourth.  1-for-4 with one double and grounded into one double play.

Ildemaro Vargas (former Palm Beach-Lara) started at second base and batted leadoff.  2-for-4 with one run and assisted in two double plays.

Lara beat La Guaira 5-2
LVBP Official Site Post Game

Notes:
Rafael Ortega (former Memphis-Caribes) returned to U.S. for the final stages of his wife's pregnancy and may not return: LVBP Official Site

Saturday's Games:
Magallanes (25-28) visits La Guaira (26-28) @ 5:00 PM VET
Margarita (27-27) visits Aragua (24-28) @ 5:30 PM VET
Caracas (21-31) visits Lara (33-22) @ 5:30 PM VET
Zulia (30-25) visits Caribes (29-26) @ 7:00 PM VET


Mexican Pacific League:

Luis Garcia (former New Haven-Hermosillo) started at first base and batted fifth.  0-for-3 with two walks and assisted in one double play.
Dean Anna (former St. Louis-Hermosillo) started at third base and batted seventh.  2-for-4 with one intentional walk and assisted in one double play.
Efren Navarro (Memphis free agent-Hermosillo) entered late in the game at first base and batted eighth.  1-for-2 with one run, one strikeout, and assisted in one double play.

Ramon Delgado (former Memphis-Jalisco) entered in the fourth and pitched 2.1 innings.  He allowed one hit, no runs, and threw one wild pitch.  (p-s:24-19)(g/f':3-2)(ir-s:3-1)

Hermosillo beat Jalisco 5-4 in 13 innings
LMP Official Site Post Game

Irving Wilson (GCL-Culiacan) started at catcher and batted eighth.  2-for-3 at the plate.

Lance Zawadzki (former Memphis-Navojoa) started at third base and batted fifth.  1-for-5 with one run, three strikeouts, grounded into one double play, and assisted in one double play.
Niko Vasquez (former Springfield-Navojoa) started at shortstop and batted sixth.  1-for-3 with one run, one walk, and one strikeout.

Navojoa beat Culiacan 9-0
LMP Official Site Post Game

Notes:
Navojoa placed Randy Arozarena (MiLB signing) on the inactive list and can be re-upped on December 25, 2016: LMP Official Site

Saturday's Games:
Hermosillo (31-26) visits Jalisco (23-33) @ 5:00 PM CT
Mochis (31-26) visits Obregon (28-28) @ 6:00 PM MST
Mazatlan (24-33) visits Mexicali (31-26) @ 6:00 PM PT
Culiacan (28-29) visits Navojoa (31-26) @ 7:30 PM MST


Dominican League:

Donovan Solano (former Memphis-Licey) entered late in the game at shortstop and batted ninth.  1-for-1 at the plate.

Cibao beat Licey 6-1
Listin Diario Post Game

Eugenio Velez (former Memphis-Azucareros) started in left field and batted second.  0-for-5 with one ground into double play.

Azucareros beat Cibaenas 6-0
Listin Diario Post Game

Notes:
Alex Reyes (St. Louis-Licey) was added to the Licey active roster: MLB Pipeline Twitter

Saturday's Games:
Estrellas (22-22) visits Escogido (20-24) @ 4:00 PM AST
Licey (23-21) visits Cibao (25-19) @ 6:00 PM AST
Cibaenas (23-21) visits Azucareros (19-25) @ 7:30 PM AST


Puerto Rican League:

Hector Hernandez (former Palm Beach-Santurce) entered in the eighth and pitched one inning.  He allowed one hit and one earned run, one balk, and threw one wild pitch.  (g/f:3-0)

Jonathan Rodriguez (Memphis free agent-Mayaguez) started at first base and batted sixth.  2-for-4 with one double, one run, and one strikeout.

Mayaguez beat Santurce 7-0
LBPRC Official Site Post Game

Anthony Garcia (Memphis-Carolina) started in right field and batted fourth.  0-for-3 with two walks and one strikeout.
Kevin Herget (Palm Beach-Carolina) entered in the seventh and pitched 1.2 innings.  He allowed no hits or runs, and struck one out for the winning decision (2-0).  (g/f:1-1)(ir-s:1-0)

Ruben Gotay (former Memphis-Aguadilla) started at first base and batted third.  1-for-3 with one walk.
Yariel Gonzalez (State College-Aguadilla) started in left field and batted sixth.  2-for-4 with one run, one strikeout, and one fielding error.

Carolina beat Aguadilla 5-2
LBPRC Official Site Post Game

Sunday's Games:
Caguas (15-15) visits Santurce (21-10) @ 7:15 PM AST
Aguadilla (7-22) visits Carolina (13-20) @ 7:15 PM AST


Nicaraguan League:

Edgard Montiel (former DSL-Chinandega) started at third base and batted sixth.  1-for-3 with one RBI, one run, one sac fly, and one strikeout.
Curt Smith (former Springfield-Chinandega) entered in the eighth and batted ninth.  0-for-1 with one strikeout.

Granada beat Chinandega 8-5
LNBP Official Site Post Game

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

Boer beat Rivas 5-3
LNBP Official Site Post Game

Saturday's Games:
Boer (18-17) visits Chinandega (20-16) @ 2:00 PM
Granada (15-20) visits Rivas (18-18) @ 4:00 PM


Colombian League:

Dewin Perez (State College-Barranquilla) started and pitched to six batters.  He allowed one hit, two earned runs, three walks, and struck one out.  (p-s:25-10)
Geney Rios (former GCL-Barranquilla) entered in the first and pitched 3.2 innings.  He allowed one hit, no runs, two walks, and struck four out.  (p-s:50-29)(ir-s:2-0)

Barranquilla beat Cartagena 8-2
LCBP Official Site Post Game

Saturday's Games:
Cartagena (12-13) visits Barranquilla (13-13) @ 5:00 PM
Sincelejo (15-12) visits Monteria (13-15) @ 6:00 PM


Australian Baseball League:

Malik Collymore (former Johnson City-Sydney) started in centerfield and batted second.  0-for-3 with one RBI, one walk, one strikeout, and one fielding error.

Melbourne beat Sydney 6-2 in game one of doubleheader

Malik Collymore (former Johnson City-Sydney) started in centerfield and batted second.  2-for-4 with one double and two stolen bases.

Melbourne beat Sydney 5-0 in game two of doubleheader

Sunday's Games:
Perth (6-13) visits Canberra (10-9) @ 12:00 PM AET
Sydney (9-10) visits Melbourne (14-5) @ 1:00 PM AET
Brisbane (9-10) visits Adelaide (9-10) @ 1:00 PM ACT


Asia Baseball Winter League:

Notes:
Jesus Ustariz (former Johnson City-Europe) had a .357 AVG with three doubles, one home run, 11 RBIs, ten runs, .500 OBP, and .464 SLG in 17 games: Mister Baseball

Cardinals Winter League Notebook 11-4-16: Curt Smith Doubles, Walks Twice, & Drives In Two Runs; Luke Voit Doubles & Knocks In Two Runs; Ramon Delgado Strikes Out One & Holds Two Inherited Runners On Base Over Two & Two-Thirds Scoreless Innings For The Win

Curt Smith -Tigres de Chinandega

Venezuelan League:

Roberto Canache (former Johnson City-Caribes) entered in the seventh and pitched one inning.  He allowed no hits or runs, and struck three out.  (p-s:19-13)

Caribes beat Lara 8-1 in game one of doubleheader
LVBP Official Site Post Game

Cedric Hunter (former Memphis-Lara) started in left field and moved to right, batting seventh.  0-for-3 with one strikeout.

David Oca (Johnson City-Caribes) entered in the sixth and pitched to one batter,  He allowed no hits or runs.  (p-s:1-1)(ir-s:2-0)

Lara beat Caribes 4-1 in game two of doubleheader
LVBP Official Site Post Game

Breyvic Valera (Memphis-Margarita) started in centerfield and batted leadoff.  1-for-4 with one caught stealing.

Margarita beat Caracas 3-2
LVBP Official Site Post Game

Friday's Games:
Zulia (16-6) visits Magallanes (8-13) @ 7:00 PM VET
Margarita (15-8) visits Caracas (9-13) @ 7:00 PM VET
La Guaira (10-11) visits Aragua (8-14) @ 7:00 PM VET


Venezuelan Parallel League:

Jose Gonzalez (former Springfield-La Guaira) started as designated hitter and batted fourth.  1-for-3 with one walk.
Anderson Gerdel (former Palm Beach-La Guaira) entered in the fourth ans pitched five innings.  He allowed two hits, one earned run, one home run, and struck one out for the winning decision (3-0).

La Guaira beat Aragua 7-1

Jesus Ustariz (former Johnson City-Caracas) started in right field and batted fourth.  1-for-3 with two runs.

Caracas beat Detroit 13-5

Friday's Games:
Boston (11-4) visits Aragua (8-6-1) @ 10:00 AM VET
Zulia (9-7) visits Margarita-Caribes (9-7) @ 10:00 AM VET
Detroit (3-10-2) visits Caimanes (4-11) @ 11:00 AM VET
Philadelphia (6-8-1) visits Caracas (11-5) @ 11:00 AM VET
La Guaira (9-6-1) visits Lara (9-6) @ 11:00 AM VET


Arizona Fall League:

Friday's Games:
Glendale (9-12) visits Peoria (11-7-2) @ 12:35 PM MST - Austin Gomber (Springfield) is scheduled to start for Glendale
Salt River (10-9-1) visits Surprise (11-9-1) @ 12:35 PM MST
Mesa (12-9) visits Scottsdale (7-14) @ 6:35 PM MST


Mexican Pacific League:

Efren Navarro (Memphis-Hermosillo) started in left field and batted second.  3-for-6 with one run, grounded into one double play, and one fielding error.
Luis Garcia (former New Haven-Hermosillo) started at first base and batted fourth.  1-for-5 with one strikeout and grounded into one double play.
David Washington (Memphis-Hermosillo) started in right field and batted seventh.  0-for-4 with one run, one walk, and two strikeouts.

Ramon Delgado (former Memphis-Jalisco) entered in the fourth and pitched 2.2 innings.  He allowed four hits, no runs, and struck one out for the winning decision (1-0).  (p-s:41-26)(g/f:3-2)(ir-s:2-0)

Jalisco beat Hermosillo 11-8
LMP Official Site Post Game

Randy Arozarena (MiLB signing-Navojoa) started in centerfield and batted second.  1-for-3 with one sacrifice and one stolen base.

Obregon beat Navojoa 3-2
LMP Official Site Post Game

Friday's Games:
Hermosillo (11-9) visits Mexicali (12-8) @ 7:30 PM PT
Obregon (9-11) visits Culiacan (11-9) @ 7:30 PM MST
Mochis (11-9) visits Mazatlan (5-15) @ 8:00 PM MT
Jalisco (11-9) visits Navojoa (10-10) @ 8:00 PM MST


Dominican League:

Jose Fernandez (Matanzas-Cibaenas) started at third base and batted eighth.  1-for-3 with one two-out RBI.
Norge Ruiz (Camaguey-Cibaenas) started and pitched five innings.  He allowed seven hits, three earned runs, one home run, three walks, struck two out, and assisted in one double play for the winnings decision (2-1).  (g/f:6-1)

Alberto Rosario (St. Louis-Estrellas) started at catcher and batted ninth.  0-for-2 at the plate.
Audry Perez (former St. Louis-Estrellas) entered late in the game at catcher and batted ninth.  0-for-1 at the plate.

Cibaenas beat Estrellas 5-4

Notes:
Miguel Batista (former St. Louis) has been hired by Estrellas as a special assistant to GM: LIDOM Official Site

Jeremy Hefner (Memphis-Cibao) was removed from the Cibao active roster: Cibao Official Site

Dominican Republic's Sports Minister Danilo Diaz does not agree with the international draft: El Caribe

Friday's Games:
Estrellas (5-6) visits Escogido (5-6) @ 7:5 PM AST
Cibaenas (6-6) visits Azucareros (3-8) @ 7:30 PM AST
Licey (5-6) visits Cibao (10-2) @ 7:30 PM AST


Puerto Rican League:

J.C. Romero (former St. Louis-Santurce) entered in the seventh and pitched one inning.  He allowed one hit, no runs, and struck on out hold (2).  (g/f:1-1)

Jonathan Rodriguez (Springfield-Mayaguez) started as designated hitter and batted fourth.  1-for-4 at the plate,

Santurce beat Mayaguez 3-0
LBPRC Official Site Post Game

Anthony Garcia (Memphis-Carolina) started in right field and batted third.  1-for-4 with one RBI, one run, and one strikeout.

Luke Voit (Springfield-Aguadilla) started as designated hitter and batted third.  1-for-4 with one double, two RBIs, and grounded into one double play.
Ruben Gotey (former Memphis-Aguallila) started at first base and batted fourth.  1-for-4 with one double, one run, and assisted in one double play.
Yariel Gonzalez (State College-Aguadilla) started in left field and batted seventh.  1-for-4 with one strikeout.
Ian Snell (former MiLB signing-Aguadilla) entered in the eighth and pitched one inning.  He allowed one hit and no runs.  (g/f:1-1)

Carolina beat Aguadilla 7-3
LBPRC Official Site Post Game

Friday's Games:
Carolina (1-3) visits Caguas (2-2) @ 7:30 PM AST
Mayaguez (4-1) visits Santurce (5-0) @ 7:30 PM AST


Nicaraguan League:

Curt Smith (former Springfield-Chinandega) started as designated hitter and batted fourth.  1-for-3 with one double, two RBIs, and two walks.
Edgard Montiel (former DSL-Chinandega) started at first base and batted fifth.  2-for-2 with one RBI, one run, and three walks.
Jem Argenal (former GCL-Chinandega) started in left field and batted seventh.  0-for-2 with one run and two walks.

Chinandega beat Boer 6-4
LNBP Official Site Post Game

Friday's Games:
Rivas (2-3) visits Boer (2-3) @ 6:00 PM
Chinandega (2-3) visits Granada (4-1) @ 6:00 PM


World Cup - U-23:

Allen Cordoba (Johnson City-Panama) started at shortstop and batted second.  0-for-4 with one strikeout and grounded into one double play.
Hector Salazar (former GCL-Panama) entered in the fifth and pitched one innings.  He allowed three hits, five runs (three earned), two walks, threw on wild pitch, and struck two out for the losing decision (0-1).  (g/f:1-0)

Nicaragua beat Panama 9-3
Panama American Post Game
TV Max Deportes Post Game

Friday's Game:
Japan (6-0) visits Panama (5-1) @ 6:00 PM


Colombian League:

Friday's Games:
Barranquilla (0-0) visits Cartagena (0-0) @ 7:00 PM
Sincelejo (0-0) visits Monteria (0-0) @ 7:00 PM


Australian Baseball League (November 18, 2016):

Notes:
Malik Collymore (former Johnson City-Sydney) has signed on to play for Sydney: Sydney Official Site

Cardinals Winter League Notebook 11-2-16: Austin Gomber Named AFL Pitcher Of The Week; Jose Martinez Collects Two Singles & Two RBIs; Raul Valdes Strikes Out One Over Five Scoreless Innings For The Win

Austin Gomber - Glendale Desert Dogs

Venezuelan League:

Cedric Hunter (former Memphis-Lara) started in left field and moved to right, batting seventh.  1-for-5 with two strikeouts.

Jose Martinez (St. Louis-La Guaira) started in right field and batted fifth.  2-for-5 with two two-out RBIs, one strikeout, and one outfield assist.
Juan Gonzalez (former Memphis-La Guaira) entered in the eighth and pitched one inning.  He allowed two hits and no runs.  (p-s:11-8)(g/f:1-0)

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

Ronny Cedeno (former MLB signing-Magallanes) started at shortstop and batted second.  1-for-6 with one sacrifice, three strikeouts, and assisted in one double play.
Jose Martinez (former Springfield-Magallanes) started at third base and batted eighth.  0-for-6 with three strikeouts and assisted in one double play.

Caracas beat Magallanes 5-4 in 13 innings
LVBP Official Site Post Game

Notes:
Eduardo Sanchez (former St. Louis-Aragua) was added to the Aragua active roster: Aragua Official Site

Jose Godoy (Peoria-Caribes) was removed from the Caribes active roster: El Emergente

Wednesday's Games:
Zulia (15-6) visits Aragua (8-13) @ 7:00 PM VET
Margarita (14-6) visits La Guaira (8-11) @ 7:00 PM VET
Lara (12-10) visits Caribes (9-12) @ 7:00 PM VET


Venezuelan Parallel League:

Jesus Ustariz (former Johnson City-Caracas) started at second base and batted fourth.  1-for-4 with three strikeouts, one run, and one walk.
Gerwuins Velazco (State College-Caracas) entered in the seventh and pitched one inning.  He allowed one hit and no runs.  (g/f:3-0)
Dail Villanueva (former Peoria-Caracas) entered in the eighth and pitched one inning.  He allowed one hit, no runs, and struck two out.  (g/f:0-1)

Caracas beat La Guaira 5-0

Wednesday's Games:
Lara (9-6) visits Aragua (8-5) @ 10:00 AM VET
Detroit (3-9) visits Margarita-Caribes (9-6) @ 10:00 AM VET
Philadelphia (5-8) visits Magallanes (3-11) @ 11:00 AM VET
La Guaira (8-6) visits Caimanes (4-10) @ 11:00 AM VET
Boston (10-4) visits Caracas (10-5) @ 11:00 AM VET


Arizona Fall League:

Notes:
Austin Gomber (Springfield-Glendale) was named Pitcher of the Week: MLB Official Site

Wednesday's Games:
Glendale (7-12) visits Mesa (11-8) @ 12:35 PM MST
Scottsdale (6-13) visits Salt River (10-8-1) @ 12:35 PM MST
Surprise (10-8-1) visits Peoria (11-6-2) @ 12:35 PM MST


Mexican Pacific League:

Efren Navarro (Memphis-Hermosillo) started in left field and batted second.  2-for-4 with one double, one run, and one walk.
David Washington (Memphis-Hermosillo) started in right field and batted fourth.  0-for-5 with four strikeouts.
Luis Garcia (former New Haven-Hermosillo) entered late in the game at first base and batted fifth.  0-for-1 at the plate.

Jalisco beat Hermosillo 6-4
LMP Official Site Post Game

Randy Arozarena (MiLB signing-Navojoa) started in centerfield and batted second.  0-for-4 with two strikeouts.

Obregon beat Hermosillo 8-3
LMP Official Site Post Game

Irving Wilson (GCL-Culiacan) entered late in the game at catcher and batted fourth.  0-for-1 at the plate.
Iker Franco (former Springfield-Culiacan) started at catcher and moved to first base, batting eighth.  0-for-4 and threw out one of two base runners.

Culiacan beat Mazatlan 10-3
LMP Official Site Post Game

Wednesday's Games:
Hermosillo (10-8) visits Jalisco (10-8) @ 7:15 PM CT
Navojoa (10-8) visits Obregon (7-11) @ 7:00 PM MST
Mexicali (11-7) visits Mochis (10-8) @ 7:30 PM MT
Mazatlan (5-13) visits Culiacan (9-9) @ 7:30 PM MST


Dominican League:

Eugenio Velez (former Memphis-Azucareros) started in left field and batted leadoff.  1-for-5 with two strikeouts.
Raul Valdes (former St. Louis-Azucareros) started and pitched five innings.  He allowed five hits, no runs, and struck one out for the winning decision (1-0).  (g/f:3-5)

Azucareros beat Licey 4-0
LIDOM Official Site Post Game

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


Puerto Rican League:

Jonathan Rodriguez (Springfield-Mayaguez) started at third base and moved to first, batting fourth.  3-for-4 with two doubles, one RBI, two runs, and one walk.
Tyler Herron (former Springfield-Mayaguez) started and pitched 3.1 innings.  He allowed five hits, four earned runs, one home run, two walks, and struck two out.  (g/f:5-1)
Kevin Herget (Springfield-Mayaguez) entered in the ninth and pitched one inning.  He allowed one hit, no runs, and struck one out for the save (2).  (g/f:1-1)

Mayaguez beat Caguas 9-6
LBPRC Official Site Post Game

Luke Voit (Springfield-Aguadilla) started as designated hitter and batted fourth.  2-for-4 with one strikeout.
Ruben Gotay (former Memphis-Aguadilla) started at first base and batted sixth.  0-for-3 with one walk and assisted in three double plays.
Yariel Gonzalez (State College-Aguadilla) started at third base and batted eighth.  0-for-2 at the plate.
Pete Parise (former Memphis-Aguadilla) started and pitched three innings.  He allowed three hits, three earned runs, two walks, and hit one batter for the losing decision (0-1).  (g/f:3-4)

J.C. Romero (former St. Louis-Santurce) entered in the eighth and pitched one inning.  He allowed one hit and no runs.  (g/f:3-0)

Santurce beat Aguadilla 4-0
LBPRC Official Site Post Game

No Games Scheduled For Wednesday


Nicaraguan League:

Curt Smith (former Springfield-Chinandega) started as designated hitter and batted fourth.  1-for-3 with one walk and one strikeout.
Edgard Montiel (former DSL-Chinandega) started at first base and batted fifth.  1-for-3 with one double and one run.
Jem Argenal (former GCL-Chinandega) started in left field and batted seventh.  0-for-2 with one RBI, one run, and one walk.

Chinandega beat Rivas 5-4
LNBP Official Site Post Game

Fidencio Flores (former GCL-Boer) started and pitched five innings.  He allowed four hit, two earned runs, one home run, four walks, and struck one out for the losing decision (0-1).  (g/f:5-5)

Granada beat Boer 2-1
LNBP Official Site Post Game

No  Games Scheduled For Wednesday


World Cup - U-23:

Allen Cordoba (Johnson City-Panama) started at shortstop and batted second.  1-for-5 with one run and two strikeouts.
Hector Salazar (former GCL-Panama) entered in the ninth and pitched to one batter.  He allowed no hits or runs for the winning decision (1-0).  (g/f:0-1)

Panama beat Korea 5-4
TV Max Deportes Post Game

No Game Scheduled For Wednesday


Nippon Professional Baseball:

Alejandro Mejia (former DSL-Hiroshima) was kept on the reserve list and not released: Yakyubaka

Cardinals Winter League Notebook 11-1-16: Corey Littrell Strikes Out Four & Holds One Inherited Runner On Base Over Two & A Third Scoreless Innings; Roberto Canache Strikes Out Three Over Two Scoreless Innings; Jesus Ustariz & Allen Cordoba Each Single, Walk, & Drive In One Run

Corey Littrell - Glendale Desert Dogs

Venezuelan League:

Roberto Canache (former Johnson City-Caribes) entered in the sixth and pitched two innings.  He allowed one hit, no runs, and struck three out.  (p-s:20-14)(g/f:1-1)

Eliezer Alfonzo (former Peoria-Margarita) started as designated hitter and batted fifth.  1-for-5 with three strikeouts.
Breyvic Valera (Memphis-Margarita) entered late in the game in centerfield and batted seventh.  1-for-1 with one RBI and one sac fly. (Video from Lider)
Joshua Lopez (Johnson City-Margarita) started at catcher and batted ninth.  1-for-3 with one walk, grounded into two double plays, and threw out two of three base runners.
Kender Villegas (former Palm Beach-Margarita) entered in the 11th and pitched one inning.  He allowed no hits or runs, two walks, and assisted in one double play for the winning decision (1-0).  (p-s:14-5)(g/f:1-0)

Margarita beat Caribes 2-1 in 11 innings
LVBP Official Site Post Game

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

Ildemaro Vargas (former Palm Beach-Lara) is expected to return to action for the weekend and rest right hamstring: Lara Official Site

Tuesday's Games:
Zulia (15-5) visits Aragua (7-13) @ 7:00 PM VET
Lara (11-10) visits La Guaira (8-10) @ 7:00 PM VET
Caracas (8-12) visits Magallanes (8-12) @ 7:00 PM VET


Venezuelan Parallel League:

Jesus Ustariz (former Johnson City-Caracas) started as designated hitter and batted fourth.  1-for-3 with one RBI and one walk.

Lara beat Caracas 3-1
Caracas Official Site Post Game

Notes:
Leobaldo Pina (Peoria-Caracas) was out of action due to right knee injury: Caracas Official Site

Tuesday's Games:
Caimanes (4-9) visits Lara (8-6) @ 11:00 AM VET
Margarita-Caribes (9-5) visits Boston (9-4) @ 11:00 AM VET
Caracas (9-5) visits La Guaira (8-5) @ 11:00 AM VET
Zulia (6-6) visits Philadelphia (4-8) @ 11:00 AM VET
Magallanes (3-11) visits Detroit (3-7) @ 11:00 AM VET


Arizona Fall League:

Paul DeJong (Springfield-Glendale) started at shortstop and batted second.  2-for-5 with one strikeout.
Carson Kelly (St. Louis-Glendale) started as designated hitter and batted fourth.  0-for-3 with one walk.
Harrison Bader (Springfield-Glendale) started in left field and batted eighth.  2-for-4 with one stolen base.
Corey Littrell (Memphis-Glendale) entered in the fifth and pitched 2.1 innings.  He allowed one hit, no runs, one walk, committed one pickoff error, and struck four out.  (p-s:36-23)(ir-s:1-0)

Surprise beat Glendale 2-0
MLB Official Site Post Game

Aramis Garcia (former 2011 draft selection-Scottsdale) started at catcher and batted seventh.  0-for-3 with one walk, one strikeout, and threw out two base runners.

Scottsdale beat Peoria 5-4
MLB Official Site Post Game

Notes:
Paul DeJong (Springfield-Glendale), Carson Kelly (St. Louis-Glendale), Harrison Bader (Springfield-Glendale), and Rowan Wick (Springfield-Glendale) were named to 2016 Fall Stars Game: MLB Official Site

Tuesday's Games:
Mesa (10-8) visits Surprise (10-7-1) @ 12:35 PM MST
Peoria (10-6-2) visits Salt River (10-7-1) @ 12:35 PM MST
Scottsdale (6-12) visits Glendale (6-12) @ 12:35 PM MST


Mexican Pacific League:

Stats:
Irving Wilson (GCL-Culiacan) has played in six games going 6-for-15 (.400) with two games, one RBI, eight total bases, six runs, four strikeouts, .400 OBP, .533 SLG, and .933 OPS.
Randy Arozarena (MiLB signing-Navojoa) has played in 17 games going 22-for-63 (349) with three doubles, five RBIs, 25 total bases, 13 runs, six walks, four walks, seven strikeouts, six caught stealing, .438 OBP, .397 SLG, and .835 OPS.
Efren Navarro (Memphis-Hermosillo) has played in 17 games going 20-for-70 (286) with two doubles, one home run, ten RBIs, 25 total bases, six runs, six walks, one stolen base, 11 strikeouts, .333 OBP, .357 SLG, and .690 OPS.
Iker Franco (former Springfield-Culiacan) has played in ten games going 9-for-42 (.265) with two doubles, one home run, five RBIs, five runs, one walk, 11 strikeouts, .286 OBP, .412 SLG, and .697 OPS.
Luis Garcia (former New Haven-Hermosillo) has played in five games going 3-for-18 (.167) with one home run, three RBIs, six total bases, one run, one walk, five strikeouts, .211 OBP, .333 SLG, and .544 OPS.
David Washington (Memphis-Hermosillo) has played in three games going 2-for-13 (.154) with one home run, one RBI, five total bases, four runs, one walk, one stolen base, three strikeouts, .267 OBP, .385 SLG, and .651 OPS.

Ramon Delgado (former Memphis-Jalisco) has made six relief appearances posting a 0-0 record, 3.27 ERA, and 1.00 WHIP.  He's allowed nine hits, four earned runs, one home run, two walks, and struck nine out over 11 innings.
Kyle Grana (Palm Beach-Navojoa) has made eight relief appearances posting a 1-1 record, 5.40 ERA, 1.80 WHIP, one hold, and three saves.  He's allowed six hits, five earned runs, nine walks, and struck nine out over 8.1 innings.

Notes:
Navojoa can activate Kyle Grana (Palm Beach-Navojoa) on November 7th: LMP Official Site

Luis Garcia (former New Haven-Hermosillo) became fifth All-Time in Home Runs in the LMP: Hermosillo Official Site

Tuesday's Games:
Hermosillo (10-7) visits Jalisco (9-8) @ 7:15 PM CT
Navojoa (10-7) visits Obregon (6-11) @ 7:00 PM MST
Mexicali (10-7) visits Mochis (10-7) @ 7:30 PM MST
Mazatlan (5-12) visits Culiacan (8-9) @ 7:30 PM MST


Dominican League:

Alberto Rosario (St. Louis-Estrellas) started at catcher and batted eighth.  0-for-3 with one strikeout and threw out one of one of two base runners.

Cibaenas beat Estrellas 7-1
LIDOM Official Site Post Game

Notes:
Jose Valverde (Washington free agent-Estrellas) will be activated by Estrellas this week: LIDOM Official Site

Norge Ruiz (Camaguey-Cibaenas) was named Aguilas Pitcher of the Week: Cibaenas Official Site

Alberto Rosario (St. Louis-Estrellas) was activated by Estrellas: Estrellas Official Site

Ronnie Belliard (former St. Louis-Licey) has turned his life around with help from the Lord: El Caribe

Tuesday's Games:
Azucareros (2-7) visits Licey (5-4) @ 7:15 PM AST - Raul Valdes (former St. Louis) is scheduled to start for Azucareros
Cibeanas (5-5) visits Estrellas (4-5) @ 7:30 PM AST
Escogido (4-5) visits Cibao (8-2) @ 7:30 PM AST


Puerto Rican League:

Hector Hernandez (former Palm Beach-Santurce) entered in the sixth and pitched one inning.  He allowed no hits or runs, and struck two out for the winning decision (1-0).  (g/f:0-1)

Luke Voit (Springfield-Aguadilla) started as designated hitter and batted third.  0-for-3 with one RBI, one walk, and two strikeouts.
Ruben Gotay (former Memphis-Aguadilla) started at first base and batted fourth.  0-for-4 with one ground into double play.
Yariel Gonzalez (State College-Aguadilla) started at third base and batted seventh.  0-for-3 with one run, one walk, one stolen base, and one strikeout.

Santurce beat Aguadilla 8-7
LBPRC Official Site Post Game

Anthony Garcia (Memphis-Carolina) started in right field and batted third.  1-for-3 with one run and one walk.

Robby Rowland (Springfield-Caguas) entered in the sixth and pitched two innings.  He allowed one hit, one earned run, one home run, one walk, and struck two out for the winning decision (1-0).  (g/f:0-4)

Caguas beat Carolina 5-3
LBPRC Official Site Post Game

Tuesday's Games:
Mayaguez (3-0) visits Caguas (2-1) @ 6:00 PM AST
Aguadilla (0-4) visits Santurce (3-0) @ 7:30 PM AST


Nicaraguan League:

Stats:
Edgard Montiel (former DSL-Chinandega) has played in three games going 4-for-9 (.444) with one double, five total bases, one walk, three walks, two strikeouts, .583 OBP, .333 SLG, and 1.139 OPS.
Curt Smith (former Springfield-Chinandega) has played in three games going 3-for-12 (.250) with one double, one RBI, seven total bases, one run,
Jem Argenal (former GCL-Chinandega) has played in three games going 1-for-10 (.100) with one total base, three strikeouts, .100 OBP, .100 SLG, and .200 OPS.

Fidencio Flores (GCL-Boer) has made one relief appearance posting a 0-0 record, 0.00 ERA, and 0.00 WHIP.  He's allowed no hits or runs, and struck one out over 1.1 innings.
Jhonny Polanco (former Springfield-Boer) has made one relief appearance posting a 0-0 record, 0.00 ERA, and 6.00 WHIP.  He's allowed no hits or runs, two walks, and threw one wild pitch, over 0.1 innings.

Tuesday's Games:
Boer (2-1) visits Granada (2-1) @ 6:00 PM
Rivas (2-1) visits Chinandega (0-3) @ 6:00 PM


World Cup - U23:

Allen Cordoba (Johnson City-Panama) started at shortstop and batted second.  1-for-4 with one RBI, one run, and one walk.

Panama beat RSA 9-1
Panama American Post Game

Tuesday's Game:
Korea (4-0) visits Panama (4-0) @ 12:00 PM

Cardinals Winter League Notebook 10-29-16: Aramis Garcia Homers & Drives In Four Runs; Ramon Delgado Strikes Out Two Over Three Scoreless Innings; Nick Greenwood Strikes Out Three & Allows One Run Over Five Innings

Aramis Garcia - Scottsdale Scorpions

Venezuelan League:

Cesar Valera (former Palm Beach-Caribes) entered late in the game at shortstop.

Jose Martinez (St. Louis-La Guaira) started in right field and batted fifth.  1-for-3 with one walk, one strikeout, one caught stealing, and one outfield assist.
Juan Gonzalez (former Memphis-La Guaira) entered in the seventh and pitched to two batters.  He allowed one hit and no runs for the blown save (1).  (p-s:10-5)(g/f:1-0)(ir-s:1-1)

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

Ronny Cedeno (former MLB signing-Magallanes) started at third base and batted second.  1-for-3 with one double, one two-out RBI, and assisted in one double play.
Jose Martinez (former Springfield-Magallanes) started at second base and moved to third, batting eighth.  0-for-1 with one run and assisted in two double plays.

Breyvic Valera (Memphis-Margarita) started in centerfield and batted second.  2-for-4 with one triple, one run, one walk, and one strikeout.
Eliezer Alfonzo (former Peoria-Margarita) started as designated hitter and batted fifth.  0-for-4 with three strikeouts.
Nick Greenwood (former St. Louis-Margarita) started and pitched six innings.  He allowed three hits, one earned run, hit one batter, and struck three out.  (p-s:75-52)(g/f:8-4)

Margarita beat Magallanes 3-2
LVBP Official Site Post Game

Ildemaro Vargas (former Palm Beach-Lara) started at second base and batted second.  0-for-2 with two walks, one sacrifice, and assisted in one double play.
Cedric Hunter (former Memphis-Lara) started in centerfield and batted eighth.  1-for-4 at the plate.

Lara beat Aragua 7-6
LVBP Official Site Post Game

Notes:
Rafael Ortega (former Memphis-Caribes) will begin play in Parallel League in the coming days and John Church (former Memphis-Caribes) is expected to join Caribes in first week of November: LVBP Official Site

Pedro Rodriguez (former MiLB signing-Caribes) is waiting to sign a contract before joining Caribes: El Emergente

Saturday's Games:
La Guaira (7-9) visits Caracas (7-11) @ 5:00 PM VET
Lara (9-10) visits Magallanes (8-10) @ 5:30 PM VET
Aragua (7-11) visits Zulia (13-5) @ 5:30 PM VET - Kurt Heyer (Memphis) is scheduled to start for Zulia
Caribes (9-9) visits Margarita (11-6) @ 7:00 PM VET


Venezuelan Parallel League:

Leobaldo Pina (Peoria-Caracas) started at third base and moved to shortstop, batting third.  1-for-4 with one run, one strikeout, and committed one error.
Jesus Ustariz (former Johnson City-Caracas) started in right field and moved to first base, batting fourth.  2-for-4 with one double.
Gerwuins Velazco (State College-Caracas) entered in the fifth and pitched one inning.  He allowed one hit, one earned run, one walk, threw one wild pitch, and struck one out.  (g/f:1-0)
Dail Villanueva (former Peoria-Caracas) entered in the sixth and pitched one inning.  He allowed one hit, no runs, and struck one out.  (g/f:1-0)

Caracas beat Aragua 4-2
Caracas Official Site Post Game

No Games Scheduled For Saturday Or Sunday


Arizona Fall League:

Carson Kelly (St. Louis-Glendale) started as designated hitter and batted third.  0-for-4 with one strikeout.
Paul DeJong (Springfield-Glendale) started at shortstop and batted fifth.  1-for-3 with one strikeout and assisted in one double play.
Rowan Wick (Springfield-Glendale) entered in the eighth and pitched one inning.  He allowed no hits or runs, and struck one out.  (p-s:14-11)(g/f:0-2)
Ryan Sherriff (Memphis-Glendale) entered in the ninth and pitched one inning.  He allowed one hit and no runs.  (p-s:14-12)(g/f:3-0)

Salt River beat Glendale 4-1
MLB Official Site Post Game

Aramis Garcia (former 2011 draft selection-Scottsdale) started at catcher and batted seventh.  1-for-3 with one home run, four RBIs, one run one strikeout, and allowed two stolen bases.

Scottsdale beat Surprise 6-3
MLB Official Site Post Game

Saturday's Games:
Glendale (5-11) visits Salt River (9-6-1) @ 12:35 PM MST
Peoria (10-4-2) visits Mesa (9-7) @ 12:35 PM MST
Scottsdale (5-11) visits Surprise (8-7-1) @ 12:35 PM MST


Mexican Pacific League:

Ramon Delgado (former Memphis-Jalisco) entered in the fourth and pitched three innings.  He allowed two hits, no runs, and struck two out.  (p-s:37-27)(g/f:3-1)

Mazatlan beat Jalisco 5-4
LMP Official Site Post Game

Efren Navarro (Memphis-Hermosillo) started in left field and batted second.  1-for-4 with one run, one walk, and one strikeout.
David Washington (Memphis-Hermosillo) started in right field and batted fifth.  1-for-4 with two runs, one walk, one stolen base, and two strikeouts.

Hermosillo beat Mochis 9-4
LMP Official Site Post Game

Iker Franco (former Springfield-Culiacan) started at catcher and batted eighth.  2-for-5 with two runs and one strikeout.

Randy Arozarena (MiLB signing-Navojoa) started in centerfield and batted second.  0-for-2 at the plate.

Culiacan beat Navojoa 8-4
LMP Official Site Post Game

Notes:
David Washington (Memphis-Hermosillo) talks about joining Hermosillo and importance of playing with Efren Navarro (Memphis-Hermosillo): Hermosillo Official Twitter and Hermosillo Official Site

Saturday's Games:
Jalisco (7-8) visits Mazatlan (5-10) @ 6:00 PM MT
Mochis (9-6) visits Hermosillo (9-6) @ 6:00 PM MST
Obregon (6-9) visits Mexicali (8-7) @ 6:00 PM PT
Culiacan (8-7) visits Navojoa (8-7) @ 7:30 PM VET


Dominican League:

Jose Miguel Fernandez (Matanzas-Cibaenas) started at third base and batted seventh.   3-for-4 with one strikeout.

Licey beat Cibaenas 3-0
LIDOM Official Site Post Game

Audry Perez (former St. Louis-Estrellas) started at catcher and batted eighth.  0-for-4 with one strikeout and grounded into one double play.

Cibao beat Estrellas 4-3
LIDOM Official Site Post Game

Magneuris Sierra (Peoria-Azucareros) started in right field and batted leadoff.  1-for-6 with one double and one strikeout.
Eugenio Velez (former Memphis-Azucareros) started in left field and batted second.  2-for-6 with one double and three runs,
Luis Cruz (Springfield-Azucareros) entered late in the game as catcher and batted eighth.  0-for-1 at the plate.

Escogido beat Azucareros 8-6 in 12 innings
LIDOM Official Site Post Game

Saturday's Games:
Cibao (7-1) visits Escogido (4-3) @ 4:00 PM AST
Licey (3-4) visits Azucareros (1-6) @ 7:30 PM AST


Puerto Rican League:

Jonathan Rodriguez (Springfield-Mayaguez) started at first base and batted fourth.  0-for-4 with one walk and assisted in one double play.
Tyler Herron (former Springfield-Mayaguez) entered in the third and pitched two innings.  He allowed four hits, three runs (two earned), one home run, one walk, and struck two out.  (g/f:1-3)
Kevin Herget (Springfield-Mayaguez) entered in the ninth and pitched one inning.  He allowed one hit, no runs, and one walk for the save (1).  (g/f:2-0)

Luke Voit (Springfield-Aguadilla) started as designated hitter and batted fourth.  1-for-4 with one double and one walk.
Ruben Gotay (former Memphis-Aguadilla) stated at first base and batted sixth.  1-for-3 with one home run, one RBI, two runs, two walks, and one fielding error.
Ian Snell (former MiLB signing-Aguadilla) entered in the ninth and pitched one inning.  He allowed one hit and no runs.  (g/f:2-1)

Mayaguez beat Aguadilla 7-6
LBPRC Official Site Post Game

Saturday's Games:
Carolina (0-0) visits Santurce (1-0) @ 7:30 PM AST
Aguadilla (0-1) visits Mayaguez (1-0) @ 7:30 PM AST


Nicaraguan League:

Fidencio Flores (former GCL-Boer) entered in the seventh and pitched 1.1 innings.  He allowed no hits or runs, and struck one out.  (g/f:2-0)(ir-s:1-0)
Jhonny Polanco (former Springfield-Boer) entered in the ninth and pitched to three batters.  He allowed no hits or runs, two walks, and struck one out.

Boer beat Rivas 8-5
LNBP Official Site Post Game

Curt Smith (former Springfield-Chinandega) started in right field and batted fourth.  1-for-4 with one home run, one RBI, and one run.
Edgard Montiel (former DSL-Chinandega) started at first base and batted sixth.  1-for-3 with one walk.
Jem Argenal (former GCL-Chinandega) started in left field and batted seventh.  0-for-4 with one strikeout.

Granada beat Chinandega 3-1
LNBP Official Site Post Game

Saturday's Games:
Rivas (0-1) visits Boer (1-0) @ 2:00 PM
Granada (1-0) visits Chinandega (0-1) @ 4:00 PM


World Cup - U-23:

Allen Cordoba (Johnson City-Panama) started at shortstop and batted second.  0-for-4 at the plate.

Panama beat Mexico 3-1

Saturday's Game:
Panama (1-0) visits Czech Republic (0-1) @ 2:30 PM

Cardinals Winter League Notebook 10-14-16: Cesar Valera Singles, Doubles, Walks, & Drives In Four Runs; Breyvic Valera Doubles, Homers, & Knocks In Two Runs; Jesus Ustariz Collects One Single, One Double, & Two RBIs

Cesar Valera - Caribes de Anzoategui

Venezuelan League:

Jose Godoy (Peoria-Caribes) started at catcher and batted eighth.  1-for-3 with one two-out RBI, one run, one walk, one hit by pitch, and allowed one stolen base.
Cesar Valera (former Palm Beach-Caribes) started at shortstop and batted ninth.  2-for-4 with one double, four two-out RBIs, two runs, one walk, and assisted in one double play.
Roberto Canache (former Johnson City-Caribes) entered in the seventh and pitched one inning.  He allowed one hit and no runs.  (p-s:10-8)(g/f:2-1)

Ildemaro Vargas (former Palm Beach-Lara) started at second base and batted second.  1-for-4 at the plate.

Caribes beat Lara 12-1
LVBP Official Site Post Game

Ronny Cedeno (former MLB signing-Magallanes) started at third base and batted fifth.  1-for-4 with one run.
Jose Martinez (former Springfield-Magallanes) started at first base and batted seventh.  2-for-4 with one double, one RBI, and one pickoff error.

Zulia beat Magallanes 4-3
LVBP Official Site Post Game

Breyvic Valera (Memphis-Margarita) started in centerfield and batted seventh.  2-for-3 with one double, one home run, two RBIs (one w/two-outs), two runs, one sac fly, and one stolen base.

Margarita beat Aragua 7-5
LVBP Official Site Post Game

Friday's Games:
Caribes (3-3) visits Lara (3-4) @ 7:00 PM VET - Richard Castillo (former Memphis) is scheduled to start for Lara
La Guaira (2-4) visits Margarita (3-3) @ 7:00 PM VET
Aragua (3-4) visits Caracas (3-3) @ 7:00 PM VET


Venezuelan Parallel League:

Oct. 12:

Silfredo Garcia (Springfield-Margarita-Caribes) entered in the sixth and pitched two innings.  He allowed one hit and no runs for the winning decision (1-0).  (g/f:5-1)

Eduardo Sanchez (former St. Louis-Aragua) entered in the sixth and pitched one inning.  He allowed no hits or runs.  (g/f:1-2)

Margarita-Caribes beat Aragua 5-4

Hector Garcia (former Johnson City-La Guaira) entered late in the game at first base and batted leadoff.  1-for-2 with one RBI.
Jose Gonzalez (former Springfield-La Guaira) started at first base and moved to catcher, batting second.  1-for-3 with one run and one strikeout.

La Guaira beat Zulia 5-3

Leobaldo Pina (Peoria-Caracas) started at second base and batted third.  2-for-5 with one double, two RBIs, one run, and one strikeout.
Jesus Ustariz (former Johnson City-Caracas) started at third base and batted fourth.  1-for-4 with one run and one strikeout.

Caracas beat Caimanes 6-2

Oct. 13:

Hector Garcia (former Johnson City-La Guaira) entered late in the game at first base and batted leadoff.  1-for-1 with one double.
Jose Gonzalez (former Springfield-La Guaira) started at catcher and batted second.  0-for-4 at the plate.

La Guaira beat Magallanes 2-1
Magallanes Official Site Post Game

Leobaldo Pina (Peoria-Caracas) started at shortstop and batted third.  3-for-4 with one double, two runs, and two stolen bases.
Jesus Ustariz (former Johnson City-Caracas) started at third base and batted fourth.  1-for-3 with one double, two RBIs, one run, and one sac fly.

Caracas beat Aragua 6-3
Caracas Official Site Post Game

Friday's Games:
Caimanes (2-1) visits Aragua (2-2) @ 10:00 AM VET
Caracas (3-0) visits Lara (2-2) @ 11:00 AM VET
Magallanes (1-3) visits Boston (2-1) @ 11:00 AM VET
Margarita-Caribes (1-3) visits La Guaira (3-1) @ 11:00 AM VET
Zulia (2-2) visits Detroit (1-1) @ 11:00 AM VET


Arizona Fall League:

Harrison Bader (Springfield-Glendale) started in left field and batted seventh.  1-for-4 with one home run, one two-out RBI, one run, and two strikeouts.

Glendale beat Surprise 5-4
MLB Official Site Post Game

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


Mexican Pacific League:

Randy Arozarena (MiLB signing-Navojoa) started in centerfield and batted second.  2-for-4 with one two-out RBI, two runs, one hit by pitch, and two caught stealing.
Kyle Grana (Palm Beach-Navojoa) entered in the ninth and pitched one inning.  He allowed one hit, no runs, and struck two out for the save (2).  (p-s:17-12)(g/f:1-0)

Navojoa beat Mochis 6-4
Navojoa Official Site Post Game

Ramon Delgado (former Memphis-Jalisco) entered in the seventh and pitched one inning.  He allowed no hits or runs.  (p-s:7-6)(g/f:2-0)

Culiacan beat Jalisco 4-0

Efren Navarro (Memphis-Hermosillo) started in left field and moved to first base, batting third.  2-for-3 with two runs and one walk.
Luis Garcia (former New Haven-Hermosillo) started at first base and batted sixth.  1-for-3 with one RBI, one strikeout, and assisted in one double play.

Hermosillo beat Obregon 4-2
Hermosillo Official Site Post Game

Notes:
Irving Del Rio (Villa Clara) will hold a showcase in Mexico on October 25th and join Mexicali: El Nuevo Herald

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


Puerto Rican League (October 27, 2016):

Yariel Gonzalez (State College-Aguadilla) is expected to play this fall/winter: LBPRC Official Site

Yulieski Gourriel (Houston) was set to play for Aguadilla but the plug was pulled: El Nuevo Dia

Cardinals Winter League Notebook 10-11-16: Kurt Heyer Strikes Out One & Allows One Run Over Five Innings; Jesus Ustariz Collects Three Singles & Two RBIs; Eliezer Alvarez Impressing In Escogido Camp

Kurt Heyer - Aguilas del Zulia

Nicaraguan Summer League:

Fidencio Flores (former GCL-Leon) will be recognized for having the best ERA, 1.40, during the 2016 season: La Prensa

Edgard Montiel (former DSL-Boer) and Boer moved on to the championship: La Prensa


Venezuelan League:

Kurt Heyer (Memphis-Zulia) started and pitched five innings.  He allowed five hits, one earned run, and struck one out.  (p-s:69-46)(g/f:6-5)
Boone Whiting (former Memphis-Zulia) entered in the sixth and pitched 1.2 innings.  He allowed two hits, no runs, and struck four out for the hold (1).  (p-s:23-18)(g/f:1-0)

Ronny Cedeno (former MLB signing-Magallanes) started at third base and batted sixth.  1-for-4 at the plate.
Jose Martinez (former Springfield-Magallanes) started at second base and batted eighth.  1-for-3 with one sacrifice and assisted in one double play.

Zulia beat Magallanes 3-2
LVBP Official Site Post Game

Ildemaro Vargas (former Palm Beach-Lara) started at shortstop and batted leadoff.  0-for-4 with one strikeout.
Cedric Hunter (former Memphis-Lara) started in right field and batted seventh.  0-for-1 with one walk.

Aragua beat Lara 1-0
LVBP Official Site Post Game

Tuesday's Games:
La Guaira (1-3) visits Caracas (3-1) @ 7:00 PM VET


Venezuelan Parallel League:

Jose Gonzalez (former Springfield-La Guaira) started at first base and moved to catcher, batting second.  0-for-3 with two strikeouts.

Detroit beat La Guaira 7-3

Leobaldo Pina (Peoria-Caracas) started at shortstop and batted second.  0-for-4 with one run and one strikeout.
Jesus Ustariz (former Johnson City-Caracas) started at third base and batted fourth.  3-for-5 with two RBIs, one run, one strikeout, and committed one error.

Caracas beat Margarita-Caribes 7-0

Tuesday's Games:
Caimanes (1-0) visits Margarita-Caribes (0-1) @ 10:00 AM VET
Magallanes (0-1) visits Aragua (1-0) @ 10:00 AM VET
Philadelphia (0-1) visits La Guaira (0-1) @ 11:00 AM VET
Lara (1-0) visits Zulia (0-1) @ 11:00 AM VET
Boston (0-0) visits Detroit (1-0) @ 11:00 AM VET


Arizona Fall League:

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


Mexican Pacific League:

Kyle Grana (Palm Beach) and Randy Arozarena (MiLB signing) will be playing for Navojoa: Navajoa Official Site

Kyle Grana (Palm Beach-Navojoa) pitched in Navojoa's 2-1 loss to Obregon: Obregon Official Site

Tuesday's Games:
Mexicali (0-0) visits Mazatlan (0-0) @ 4:00 PM MT


Dominican League (October 20, 2016):

Juan Herrera (Palm Beach-Estrellas) singled as Estrellas lost to Licey 6-5 in preseason play: Licey Official Site

Angel Castro (former Memphis-Cibaenas) looked good in a simulated game: Cibaenas Official Site

Alberto Rosario (St. Louis-Estrellas) has not yet joined Estrellas camp: Estrellas Official Site

Eliezer Alvarez (Peoria-Escogido) has impressed in Escogido camp: Listin Diario  and El Caribe


Puerto Rican League (October 27, 2016):

Luis Mateo (former Memphis-Caguas) was in attendance for Caguas' opening day of 2016-17 camp: Caguas Official Site


Colombian League (November 4, 2016):

Cartagena has changed their name from Tigres (Tigers) to Indios (Indians) and Jolbert Cabrera (former Memphis) will manage the team: LCBP Official Site

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)