Cardinals Winter League Notebook 11-11-19: Nestor Molina Strikes Out Five Over Six Scoreless Innings For The Win; Arturo Reyes Strikes Out Three Over Five Scoreless Innings For The Win; Amaury Cazana Hits A Grand Slam

#LVBP: Néstor Molina se presentó intraficable y encaminó el triunfo de Cardenales https://t.co/eAdquifL4z pic.twitter.com/AlaaH10Bug

— NOTICIAS DIGITAL 58 (@Digital_58) November 11, 2019

Mexican Pacific League:

Niko Vasquez (former Springfield-Monterrey) started at shortstop and batted sixth.  0-for-3 with one walk, grounded into one double play, and one fielding error.
Chris Ellis (Memphis-Monterrey) entered in the seventh and pitched one inning.  He allowed no hits or runs, and struck one out.  (p-s:13-8)(g/f:1-0)

Monterrey beat Guasave 6-5
LMP Official Site Post Game

Irving Lopez (Springfield-Hermosillo) entered late in the game at second base and batted fifth.  1-for-1 with one double.

Hermosillo beat Navojoa 4-3
LMP Official Site Post Game

Alexis Wilson (Peoria-Culiacan) started at catcher and batted seventh.  1-for-4 with two runs, one walk, one passed ball, and threw out one base runner.

Culiacan beat Mochis 12-11
LMP Official Site Post Game

Xavier Scruggs (former St. Louis-Mexicali) started at first base and batted fourth.  1-for-3 with one walk and one caught stealing.
Justin Williams (Memphis-Mexicali) started in left field and batted fifth.  1-for-4 with two strikeouts.
Maikel Cleto (former St. Louis-Mexicali) entered in the seventh and pitched 1.1 innings.  He allowed no hits or runs, and struck one out for the hold (1).  (p-s:13-8)(g/f:2-1)(ir-s:2-0)

Mexicali beat Mazatlan 2-0
LMP Official Site Post Game

No Games Scheduled For Monday


Dominican League:

Yeison Medina (former Springfield-Estrellas) entered in the fourth and pitched to three batters.  He allowed no hits or runs, one walk, and struck two out.

Raul Valdes (former St. Louis-Azucareros) started and pitched 6.1 innings.  He allowed eight hits, three earned runs, one walk, and struck one out.  (g/f:7-6)

Estrellas beat Azucareros 6-5
LIDOM Official Site Post Game

Edmundo Sosa (St. Louis-Cibaenas) started at shortstop and batted leadoff.  2-for-4 with one double, one RBI, one run, one sac fly, and one strikeout.
Francisco Pena (former St. Louis-Cibaenas) entered late in the game at catcher.
John Nogowski (Memphis-Cibaenas) started as designated hitter and batted third.  0-for-4 with one RBI and one sac fly.
Yefri Perez (former MiLB signing-Cibaenas) entered late in the game in left field, scored one run, and stole one base.

Cibaenas beat Cibao 6-4
LIDOM Official Site Post Game

No Games Scheduled For Monday


Meridana League:

Notes:
Amaury Cazana (former Memphis-UADY) is currently playing for UADY and has already hit a grand slam: Meridana Official Twitter and Meridana Official Twitter


Premier 12:

Efren Navarro (former Memphis-Mexico) started at first base and batted sixth.  0-for-3 with one strikeout.
Arturo Reyes (former Memphis-Mexico) started and pitched five innings.  He allowed two hits, no runs, two walks, and struck three out for the winning decision.  (p-s:61-36)
Jesus Cruz (Memphis-Mexico) entered in the sixth and pitched one inning.  He allowed no hits or runs, and struck two out.  (p-s:17-11)

Mexico beat Chinese Taipei 2-0
WBSC Official Site Post Game

Tuesday's Games:
Australia (0-2) visits Mexico (2-0) @ 12:00 PM
Chinese Taipei (0-2) visits South Korea (2-0) @ 7:00 PM
USA (0-2) visits Japan (2-0) @ 7:00 PM


Venezuelan League:

Johny Celis (former MiLB tryout-Margarita) started at first base and batted eighth.  1-for-5 with one double, one RBI, two runs, one strikeout, grounded into one double play, and assisted in one double play.

Luis Bandes (former Johnson City-La Guaira) entered late in the game at first base and batted third.  1-for-1 with one run and one walk.

Margarita beat La Guaira 13-3
LVBP Official Site Post Game

Nestor Molina (former MiLB signing-Lara) started and pitched six innings.  He allowed four hits, no runs, one walk, hit two batters, and struck five out for the winning decision (2-0).  (p-s:97-65)(g/f:5-3)
Vicente Campos (former MiLB signing-Lara) entered in the eighth and pitcheed to two batters.  He allowed one hit and no runs for the hold (2).  (p-s:5-3)(g/f:0-1)(ir-s:2-2)
Pedro Rodriguez (former MiLB signing-Lara) entered in the eighth and pitched 1.1 innings.  He allowed one hit and no runs for the save (2).  (p-s:12-7)(g/f:2-0)

Harold Arauz (former Memphis-Aragua) started and pitcheed 5.1 innings.  He allowed three hits, two runs (one earned), threw one wild pitch, and struck one out for the losing decision (0-1).  (p-s:61-42)(g/f:7-2)

Lara beat Aragua 3-2
LVBP Official Site Post Game

Hector Garcia (former Johnson City-Magallanes) started at third base and batted second.  2-for-5 with one RBI, one run, one walk, and one strikeout.
Ronny Cedeno (former MLB signing-Magallanes) started at second base and batted third.  0-for-5 with one sacrifice and two strikeouts.
Wilfred Vivas (former GCL-Magallanes) entered late in the game at shortstop.
Jorge Rondon (former St. Louis-Magallanes) entered in the sixth and pitched to four batters.  He allowed no hits or runs, one walk, and struck two out for the hold (1).  (p-s:16-9)(g/f:1-0)(ir-s:2-1)

Zulia beat Magallanes 7-6 in 11 innings
LVBP Official Site Post Game

Wilfredo Tovar (former Memphis-Caracas) started at shortstop and batted third.  0-for-3 with one walk and one hit by pitch.
Jose Garcia (former Memphis-Caracas) entered late in the game as designated hitter and batted sixth.  0-for-2 with one run.

Cesar Valera (former Palm Beach-Caribes) started at shortstop and moved to left field, batting second.  2-for-5 with one run, one strikeout, one caught stealing, and assisted in one double play.
Juan Gonzalez (former Memphis-Caribes) entered in the ninth and pitched two innings.  He allowed one hit, no runs, one intentional walk, and struck three out for the winning decision (1-0).  (p-s:30-20)(g/f:4-0)

Caribes beat Caracas 5-4 in 10 innings
LVBP Official Site Post Game

No Games Schedueld For Monday


Colombian League:

Notes:
Leandro Cedeno (Peoria-Barranquilla) scored one run as Monteria beat Barranquilla 10-6: LPBCol Twitter

Ramon Ulacio (former GCL-Barranquilla) pitched a scoreless inning: Barranquilla Official Twitter

Starlin Rodriguez (former Springfield-Sincelejo) doubles and drives in one run as Sincelejo beat Cartagena 2-0: Sincelejo Official Twitter

Cardinals Winter League Notebook 11-7-18: Jamie Romak Hits Three-Run & Solo Home Runs; Andy Young Singles, Doubles, Walks, & Drives In Two Runs; Maikel Cleto Strikes Out Two & Holds Two Inherited Runners On Base Over Two & Two-Thirds Scoreless Innings

MyKBO's Home Run Bat Flips of the Day featuring Jamie Romak x 2 and Lee Jae-won (who also took about 30 seconds to round the bases) pic.twitter.com/dXSgOdTd9s

— Dan Kurtz (@MyKBO) November 7, 2018

Korean Baseball Organization Championship:

Jamie Romak (former Memphis-SK) started at first base and batted fourth.  2-for-3 with two home runs, four RBIs, two runs, one walk, and one strikeout.

SK beat Doosan 7-2
Yonhap News Agency Post Game

Thursday's Games:
Doosan (1-2) visits SK (2-1) @ 3:30 AM


Arizona Fall League:

Andy Young (Memphis-Surprise) started as designated hitter and batted sixth.  2-for-4 with one double, two RBIs, two runs, one walk, and grounded into one double play.

Surprise beat Glendale 10-1
MLB Official Site Post Game

Wednesday's Games:
Scottsdale (10-12) visits Surprise (9-14) @ 12:35 PM MST
Glendale (9-14) visits Mesa (10-12) @ 6:35 PM MST
Peoria (15-8) visits Salt River (15-8) visits 6:35 PM MST


Mexican Pacific League:

Kevin Medrano (former 2011 draft selection-Jalisco) started in centerfield and batted seventh.  2-for-3 with one run and one walk.
Niko Vasquez (former Springfield-Jalisco) started at first base and batted eighth.  1-for-4 with one home run, two RBIs, one run, one strikeout, and assisted in one double play.
Joe Colon (former MiLB signing-Jalisco) entered in the eighth and pitched to three batters.  He allowed no hits or runs, one walk, and struck one out.  (p-s:14-7)(g/f:1-0)

Jalisco beat Mazatlan 9-5
LMP Official Site Post Game

Colin Walsh (former Springfield-Mexicali) entered late in the game at third base and batted ninth.  1-for-1 at the plate.

John Nogowski (Springfield-Obregon) started at first base and batted fifth.  0-for-6 with two strikeouts and assisted in two double plays.
Maikel Cleto (former St. Louis-Obregon) entered in the ninth and pitched 2.2 innings.  He allowed no hits or runs, one walk, and struck two out.  (p-s:33-21)(g/f:1-1)(ir-s:2-0)

Obregon beat Mexicali 3-2 in 15 innings
LMP Official Site Post Game

Ramon Urias (Memphis-Mochis) started at second base and batted fourth.  2-for-5 with one double, one two-out RBI, one run, one strikeout, one throwing error, and assisted in one double play.

Mochis beat Navojoa 9-7
LMP Official Site Post Game

Irving Lopez (Palm Beach-Hermosillo) entered late in the game as a pinch runner.
Cedric Hunter (former Memphis-Hermosillo) started in left field and batted seventh.  0-for-3 with one RBI, one sac fly, and one strikeout.

Culiacan beat Hermosillo 6-3
LMP Official Site Post Game

Wednesday's Games:
Mazatlan (11-10) visits Jalisco (12-9) @ 7:15 PM CST
Mexicali (9-11) visits Obregon (10-11) @ 7:10 PM MST
Navojoa (9-11) visits Mochis (11-10) @ 7:30 PM MST
Culiacan (11-10) visits Hermosillo (10-11) @ 7:30 PM MST


Venezuelan League:

Wilfredo Tovar (Memphis free agent-Caracas) started at shortstop and batted leadoff.  3-for-4 with one two-out RBI, one run, one walk, and one caught stealing.
Anthony Garcia (former Memphis-Caracas) started in left field and batted seventh.  0-for-4 with one ground into double play.

Zulia beat Caracas 8-5
LVBP Official Site Post Game

Dennis Ortega (Peoria-Margarita) started at catcher and batted ninth.  1-for-3 with one sacrifice and one strikeout.

Margarita beat Aragua 4-0
LVBP Official Site Post Game

Notes:
La Guaira traded Johny Celis (former MiLB tryout) to Margarita: LVBP Official Site

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

Kender Villegas (former Palm Beach-Margarita) was added to the Margarita active roster: El Emergente

Wednesday's Games:
Margarita (12-9) visits Caracas (13-8) @ 5:00 PM VET
Magallanes (9-10) visits Caribes (7-14) @ 5:00 PM VET
Zulia (11-9) visits Aragua (8-11) @ 6:00 PM VET
La Guaira (7-12) visits Lara (14-8) @ 6:00 PM VET


Venezuelan Parallel League:

Carlos Talavera (former Johnson City-Aragua B) started in right field and batted sixth.  3-for-5 with one double and one RBI.

Philadelphia and Aragua B tied 4-4 after 10 innings
Official Site Post Game

Wednesday's Games:
Philadelphia (4-11-1) visits Los Angeles (7-4-1) @ 10:00 AM VET
Aragua (9-6) visits Aragua B (5-8-1) @ 10:00 AM VET


Dominican League:

Yefri Perez (former MiLB signing-Cibeanas) entered late in the game as designated hitter and scored one run.
Francisco Pena (St. Louis free agent-Cibaenas) started at catcher and batted ninth.  0-for-3 with one walk and two strikeouts.

Cibaenas beat Azucareros 5-1
LIDOM Official Site Post Game

Wednesday's Games:
Azucareros (9-10) visits Licey (6-13) @ 6:15 PM AST
Escogido (10-9) visits Estrellas (9-10) @ 6:30 PM AST
Cibao (12-7) visits Cibaenas (11-8) @ 7:00 PM AST


Puerto Rican League (November 15, 2018):

Notes:
Joe Colon (former MiLB signing-Jalisco) is expected to join Santurce: El Nuevo Dia

Ramon Vazquez (former Memphis-Santurce MGR) will report on Saturday: El Vocero

Cardinals Winter League Notebook 12-21-16: Wilfredo Tovar Singles, Doubles, & Drives In Two Runs In Doubleheader; Curt Smith Collects Three Singles & One RBI; Tyler Herron Strikes Out Two Of Three Batters Faced For The Save

Wilfredo Tovar - Leones del Caracas

Venezuelan League:

Wilfredo Tovar (MiLB signing-Caracas) started at shortstop and batted leadoff.  1-for-3 with one double, one two-out RBI, and assisted in two double plays.

Caracas beat Aragua 3-0 in game one of doubleheader
LVBP Official Site Post Game

Wilfredo Tovar (MiLB signing-Caracas) started at second base and batted leadoff.  1-for-3 with one RBI and one stolen base.

Caracas beat Aragua 2-0 in game two of doubleheader
LVBP Official Site Post Game

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

Zulia beat Lara 5-4 in game one of doubleheader
LVBP Official Site Post Game

Ildemaro Vargas (former Palm Beach-Lara) started at second base and batted leadoff.  0-for-4 with one RBI, one run, and one walk.

Lara beat Zulia 9-4 in game two of doubleheader
LVBP Official Site Post Game

Jose Martinez (former Springfield-Magallanes) started at second base and batted second.  0-for-2 with one walk, one hit by pitch, one strikeout, and assisted in one double play.
Ronny Cedeno (former MLB signing-Magallanes) started at shortstop and batted sixth.  0-for-3 with one sacrifice and assisted in one double play.

Breyvic Valera (Memphis-Margarita) started at second base and batted third.  1-for-3 with one walk and assisted in two double plays.

Magallanes beat Margarita 3-1
LVBP Official Site Post Game

Notes:
Misael Siverio (Sioux Falls-Mochis) joined Aragua after pitching for Mochis in Mexico: Aragua Official Site

La Guaira added Johny Celis (former MiLB tryout-La Guaira) to the active roster: El Emergente

Margarita added Joshua Lopez (Johnson City-Margarita) to the active roster and released Justin Wright (Memphis free agent-Margarita): El Emergente

Wednesday's Games:
Caribes (30-27) visits Zulia (32-27) @ 7:00 PM VET
Magallanes (26-31) visits Margarita (27-30) @ 7:00 PM VET
Aragua (26-31) visits La Guaira (28-29) @ 7:00 PM VET


Mexican Pacific League:

Lance Zawadzki (former Memphis-Navojoa) started at third base and batted fifth.  1-for-4 with three strikeouts.
Niko Vasquez (former Springfield-Navojoa) started at shortstop and batted sixth.  0-for-4 with one strikeout.

Efren Navarro (Memphis free agent-Hermosillo) started at first base and batted fourth.  1-for-3 with one walk.
Luis Garcia (former New Haven-Hermosillo) entered late in the game as a pinch hitter and batted seventh.  0-for-1 at the plate.

Navojoa beat Hermosillo 2-1
LMP Official Site Post Game

Iker Franco (former Springfield-Culiacan) started at first base and batted eighth.  0-for-2 and assisted in two double plays.

Culiacan beat Obregon 3-2 in 11 innings
LMP Official Site Post Game

Ramon Delgado (former Memphis-Jalisco) entered in the fourth and pitched one inning.  He allowed two hits, two earned runs, and one walk.  (p-s:23-12)

Mazatlan beat Jalisco 10-3
LMP Official Site Post Game

Wednesday's Games:
Mexicali (32-28) visits Mochis (34-26) @ 7:30 PM MT
Navojoa (33-27) visits Hermosillo (32-28) @ 7:30 PM MST
Obregon (28-33) visits Culiacan (30-30) @ 7:30 PM MT
Jalisco (24-35) visits Mazatlan (26-34) @ 8:00 PM MT


Dominican League:

Tommy Pham (St. Louis-Escogido) started in centerfield and batted seventh.  0-for-4 with one strikeout.

Escogido beat Licey 3-2
Listin Diario Post Game

Audry Perez (former St. Louis-Estrellas) started at catcher and batted eighth.  2-for-5 and threw out one of two base runners.
Alberto Rosario (St. Louis-Estrellas) entered late in the game at catcher.
Evan MacLane (former St. Louis-Estrellas) started and pitched five innings.  He allowed seven hits, three runs (two earned), and struck four out.  (g/f:4-1)

Eugenio Velez (former Memphis-Azucareros) started in left field and batted second.  2-for-5 with one two-out RBI.
Raul Valdes (former St. Louis-Azucareros) started and pitched five innings.  He allowed six hits, four runs (one earned), one home run, one walk, and struck four out.  (g/f:6-3)

Azucareros beat Estrellas 5-4 in 10 innings
Listin Diario Post Game

Hector Luna (former St. Louis-Cibaenas) started at first base and batted fifth.  0-for-3 with one walk.

Cibao beat Cibaenas 4-1
LIDOM Official Site Post Game

Notes:
Licey honored Alex Reyes (St. Louis-Licey) and others for making their major league debuts in 2016: Licey Official Site

Tony Pena (former St. Louis) was officially introduced as manager for the Dominican Republic World Baseball Classic team and Alex Reyes (St. Louis-Licey) was added to the roster: Listin Diario

Wednesday's Games:
Cibao (26-21) visits Escogido (23-35) @ 7:15 PM AST
Estrellas (23-24) visits Cibaenas (23-25) @ 7:30 PM AST
Licey (26-22) visits Azucareros (22-26) @ 7:30 PM AST


Puerto Rican League:

Randy Ruiz (former MiLB signing-Caguas) started as designated hitter and batted fifth.  2-for-4 with two strikeouts.

Tyler Herron (former Springfield-Mayaguez) entered in the ninth and pitched one inning.  He allowed no hits or runs, and struck two out for the save (3).  (g/f:1-0)

Mayaguez beat Caguas 5-4
LBPRC Official Site Post Game

Anthony Garcia (Memphis-Carolina) started in right field and batted fourth.  2-for-4 with one run and one strikeout.

J.C. Romero (former St. Louis-Santurce) entered in the eighth and pitched one inning.  He allowed no hits or runs for the hold (11).  (g/f:1-1)

Santurce beat Carolina 4-1
LBPRC Official Site Post Game

Wednesday's Games:
Santurce (24-10) visits Aguadilla (8-24) @ 7:15 PM AST
Mayaguez (22-11) visits Caguas (17-17) @ 7:15 PM AST


Nicaraguan League:

Curt Smith (former Springfield-Chinandega) started in right field and batted fourth.  3-for-4 with one RBI, one run, and one strikeout.
Edgard Montiel (former DSL-Chinandega) started at third base and batted seventh.  1-for-3 with one walk.

Granada beat Chinandega 5-4
LNBP Official Site Post Game

Wednesday's Games:
Chinandega (22-17) visits Boer (19-19) @ 6:00 PM
Granada (17-21) visits Rivas (19-20) @ 6:00 PM

Cardinals Winter League Notebook 12-6-16: Johny Celis Singles, Homers Twice, & Drives In Three Runs; Jose Gonzalez Hits A Two-Run Homer; Yariel Gonzalez Collects One Single, Two Doubles, & Two RBIs

Johny Celis - Tiburones de La Guaira

Venezuelan League:

Rafael Ortega (former Memphis-Caribes) started in centerfield and batted leadoff.  2-for-5 with one double, two runs, and one strikeout.
John Church (former Memphis-Caribes) entered in the fifth and pitched to three batters.  He allowed no hits or runs, and one walk.  (p-s:10-4)(g/f:1-1)
Roberto Canache (former Johnson City-Caribes) entered in the seventh and pitched 1.1 innings.  He allowed two hits, no runs, and struck one out.  (p-s:25-17)(g/f:3-0)(ir-s:2-1)

Caribes beat Lara 8-7
LVBP Official Site Post Game

Notes:
Breyvic Valera (Memphis-Margarita) is making a run for MVP: LVBP Official Site

Ildemaro Vargas (Former Palm Beach-Lara) has been away from the team dealing with family matters: Lara Official Site

Tuesday's Games:
Zulia (26-21) visits Magallanes (18-26) @ 7:00 PM VET
La Guaira (24-21) visits Margarita (25-22) @ 7:00 PM VET
Aragua (20-23) visits Caracas (18-25) @ 7:00 PM VET


Venezuelan Parallel League:

Cesar Valera (former Palm Beach-Caribes) started at shortstop and batted seventh.  0-for-2 with one run and one walk.

Margarita-Caribes beat Philadelphia 5-0

Victor Marte (former St. Louis-Aragua) started and pitched one inning.  He allowed one hit, one earned run, one home run, and struck one out.

Johny Celis (former MiLB tryout-La Guaira) started in right field and batted third.  3-for-4 with two home runs, three RBIs, two runs, and one strikeout.
Jose Gonzalez (former Springfield-La Guaira) started at catcher and batted fourth.  1-for-3 with one home run, two RBIs, one run, one walk, and committed one error.
Hector Garcia (former Johnson City-La Guaira) entered late in the game as a pinch hitter and batted eighth.  1-for-1 with one home run, one RBI, and one run.

La Guaira beat Aragua 8-4

Cesar Valera (former Palm Beach-Caribes) started at shortstop and batted sixth.  0-for-1 with one run, one walk, and committed one error.
Silfredo Garcia (Springfield free agent-Margarita) entered in the eighth and pitched to five batters.  He allowed two hits, one earned run, one walk, threw one wild pitch, and struck one out for the losing decision (1-1).

Lara beat Margarita-Caribes 4-3

Tuesday's Games:
Boston (26-10) visits Aragua (17-18-2) @ 10:00 AM VET
Zulia (19-17) visits Margarita-Caribes (19-18) @ 10:00 AM VET
Detroit (11-22-2) visits Caimanes (13-22-1) @ 11:00 AM VET
Philadelphia (17-16-2) visits Caracas (21-13-2) @ 11:00 AM VET
La Guaira (19-15-2) visits Lara (26-10) @ 11:00 AM VET


Mexican Pacific League:

Stats:
Niko Vasquez (former Springfield-Navojoa) has played in 21 games going 26-for-73 (.356) with five doubles, four home runs, 16 RBIs, 43 total bases, 14 runs, 14 walks, one stolen base, 21 strikeouts, .467 OBP, .589 SLG, and 1.056 OPS.
Randy Arozarena (MiLB signing-Navojoa) has played in 43 games going 54-for-163 (.331) with seven hits, two triples, 16 RBIs, 65 total bases, 30 runs, 13 walks, 15 strikeouts, 22 strikeouts, nine caught stealing, .415 OBP, .399 SLG, and .814 OPS.
Luis Garcia (former New Haven-Hermosillo) has played in 26 games going 17-for-58 (.293) with three doubles, four home runs, 13 RBIs, 32 total bases, seven runs, five walks, 11 strikeouts, .338 OBP, .552 SLG, and .890 OPS.
Dean Anna (former St. Louis-Hermosillo) has played in 12 games going 13-for-46 (.283) with two doubles, two RBIs, 15 total bases, 11 runs, seven walks, eight strikeouts, .377 OBP, .326 SLG, and .703 OPS.
Iker Franco (former Springfield-Culiacan) has played in 25 games going 17-for-78 (.218) with two doubles, four home runs, 11 RBIs, 31 total bases, nine runs, six walks, 19 strikeouts, .274 OBP, .397 SLG, and .671 OPS.
Irving Wilson (GCL-Culiacan) has played in 22 games going 8-for-39 (.205) with two doubles, two home runs, three RBIs, 16 total bases, nine runs, 15 strikeouts, .205 OBP, .410 SLG, and .615 OPS.
David Washington (former Memphis-Hermosillo) has played in 31 games going 21-for-115 (.183) with four doubles, eight home runs, 17 RBIs, 49 total bases, 20 runs, 11 walks, one strikeouts, 49 strikeouts, .264 OBP, .426 SLG, and .690 OPS.

Ramon Delgado (former Memphis-Jalisco) has made 17 relief appearances posting a 1-1 record, 3.80 ERA, 1.31 WHIP, and one hold.  He's allowed 28 hits, ten earned runs, two home runs, three walks, and stuck 14 out over 23.2 innings.

Tuesday's Games:
Mochis (25-22) visits Navojoa (26-21) @ 7:30 PM MST
Hermosillo (27-20) visits Culiacan (24-23) @ 7:30 PM MST
Obregon (24-22) visits Mazatlan (16-31) @ 8:00 PM MT
Jalisco (20-26) visits Mexicali (25-22) @ 7:30 PM PT


Dominican League:

Stats:
Donovan Solano (former Memphis-Licey) has played in five games going 4-for-16 (.250) with three RBIs, four total bases, one run, two walks, two strikeouts, .316 OBP, .250 SLG, and .566 OPS.
Rainel Rosario (former Springfield-Cibaenas) has played in eight games going 4-for-17 (.235) with one home run, two RBIs, seven total bases, two runs, two walks, two strikeouts, .316 OBP, .412 SLG, and .728 OPS.
Eugenio Velez (former Memphis-Azucareros) has played in 34 games going 26-for-122 (.213) with five doubles, one triple, nine RBIs, 33 total bases, 16 runs, 11 walks, two stolen bases, two strikeouts, one caught stealing. .276 OBP, .270 OBP, and .547 OBP.
Audry Perez (former St. Louis-Estrellas) has played in 11 games going 5-for-28 (.179) with one double, two RBIs, six total bases, two runs, five strikeouts, .179 OBP, .214 SLG, and .393 OBP.
Alberto Rosario (St. Louis-Estrellas) has played in 15 games going 3-for-32 (.094) with one double, four total bases, two runs, three walks, ten strikeouts, .171 OBP, .125 SLG, and .296 OBP.
Magneuris Sierra (Peoria-Azucareros) has played in  21 games going 9-for-59 (.153) with one double, two RBIs, ten total bases, four runs, three walks, 16 strikeouts, one caught stealing, .206 OBP, .169 SLG, and .376 OPS.

Maikel Cleto (former St. Louis-Licey) has made two relief appearances posting a 1-0 record, 0.00 ERA, and 0.00 WHIP.  He;'s Allowed no hits or runs, and struck one out over 2.2 innings
Nick Additon (former Memphis-Escogido) has made four starts posting a 1-2 record, 1.37 ERA, and 1.32 WHIP.  He's allowed 19 hits, seven runs (three earned), seven walks, and struck 21 out over 19.2 innings.
Evan MacLane (former St. Louis-Estrellas) has made seven starts posting a 2-2 record, 2.41 ERA, and 1.07 WHIP.  He's allowed 30 hits, ten runs (nine earned), one home run, six walks, hit two batters, and struck 15 out over 33.2 innings.
Jayson Aquino (former MLB signing-Azucareros) has made 12 relief appearances posting a 0-1 record, 2.57 ERA, 1.71 WHIP, and four holds.  He's allowed seven hits, six runs (two earned), five walks, and struck three out over seven innings.
Raul Valdes (former St. Louis-Azucareros) has made six starts posting a 3-2 record, 2.94 ERA, and 1.19 WHIP.  He;s allowed 30 hits, 14 runs (11 earned), three home runs, seven walks, and struck 17 out 33.2 innings.
Angel Castro (former Memphis-Cibaenas) has made eight starts posting a 2-3 record, 3.51 ERA, and 1.20 WHIP.  He's allowed 38 hits, 19 runs (16 earned), 11 walks, hit three batters, and struck 28 out over 41 innings.
Sam Gaviglio (former Springfield-Cibao) has made one start posting a 0-0 record, 6.00 ERA, and 1.67 WHIP.  He's allowed four hits, two earned runs, one walk, and struck three out over three innings.

Notes:
Alex Reyes (St. Louis-Licey) could pitch at some point for Licey this winter: Rafael Reyes Twitter

Tuesday's Games:
Cibaenas (18-18) visits Escogido (15-18) @ 7:15 PM AST
Licey (19-15) visits Estrellas (16-19) @ 7:30 PM AST
Azucareros (14-21) visits Cibao (21-12)  @ 7:30 PM AST


Puerto Rican League:

Ruben Gotay (former Memphis-Aguadilla) started at first base and moved to second base, batted third.  1-for-4 with two RBIs, one run, one walk, and assisted in one double play
Yariel Gonzalez (State College-Aguadilla) started at third base and batted sixth.  3-for-5 with two doubles, two RBIs, and one stolen base.

Aguadilla beat Caguas 5-4
LBPRC Official Site Post Game

Tuesday's Games:
Santurce (17-7) visits Mayaguez (15-8) @ 7:15 PM AST
Aguadilla (6-18) visits Caguas (12-12) @ 7:15 PM


Nicaragua League:

Stats:
Curt Smith (former Springfield-Chinandega) has played in 27 games going 39-for-99 (.394) with six doubles, one triple, eight home runs, 24 RBIs, 71 total bases, 19 runs, 16 walks (two intentional), four hit by pitches, one sac fly, one stolen base, 14 strikeouts, grounded into two double plays, .500 OBP, .717 SLG, and 1.217 OPS.
Edgard Montiel (former DSL-Chinandega) has played in 28 games going 32-for-95 (.337) with six doubles, one triple, one home run, 19 RBIs, 43 total bases, 19 runs, 12 walks (two intentional), two hit by pitches, three sacrifices, three sac flies, 13 strikeouts, grounded into four double plays, .421 OBP, .453 SLG, and .874 OPS.

Jhonny Polanco (former Springfield-Boer) has made ten relief appearances posting a 1-0 record, 4.50 ERA, and 1.90 WHIP.  He's allowed ten hits, five earned runs, one home run, nine walks, hit one batter, thrown two wild pitches, and struck 11 out over ten innings.
Fidencio Flores (former GCL-Boer) has made seven appearances (six starts) posting a 0-2 record, 4.88 ERA, and 1.56 WHIP.  He's allowed 36 hits, 18 runs (17 earned), six home runs, 13 walks, hit one batter, and struck 19 out over 31.1 innings.

Tuesday's Games:
Rivas (15-12) visits Boer (15-13) @ 6:00 PM
Chinandega (14-13) visits Granada (11-17) @ 6:00 PM


Colombian League:

Stats:
Ronald Ramirez (former Palm Beach-Barranquilla) has gone 5-for-50 (.164) with two doubles, one home run, three RBIs, two runs, four walks, one stolen base, one sac fly, seven strikeouts, one caught stealing, .164 OBP, and .200 SLG.

Jonathan Escudero (Palm Beach free agent-Barranquilla) has a 1-0 record and 0.00 ERA.  He's allowed five hits, no runs, five walks, thrown one wild pitch, and struck 12 out over 8.1 innings.
Ramon Ulacio (former GCL-Barranquilla) has a 1-1 record and 2.57 ERA.  He's allowed 28 hits, 11 runs (eight earned), one home run, five walks, hit two batters, thrown three wild pitches, and struck 20 out over 28 innings.
Jose Almarante (former Memphis-Sincelejo) has a 1-2 record and 2.82 ERA.  He's allowed 39 hits, 12 runs (11 earned), three home runs, one walk, thrown one wild pitch, and struck 25 out over 35.1 innings.
Jose Calero (former GCL-Sincelejo) has a 3-2 record and 3.76 ERA.  He's allowed 33 hits, 13 runs (11 earned), two home runs, ten walks, hit four batters, thrown two wild pitches, and struck 11 out over 26.1 innings.
Enrique Perez (DSL-Barranquilla) has a 0-0 record and 27.00 ERA.  He's allowed two hits, one earned run, and one walk over 0.1 innings.

Tuesday's Games:
Monteria (12-10) visits Barranquilla (8-12) @ 7:00 PM
Cartagena (9-10) visits Sincelejo (12-9) @ 7:00 PM


World Baseball Classic (March 6, 2017):

Notes:
Carlos Martinez (St. Louis) and Alex Reyes (St. Louis) have been give the green light to pitch for the Dominican Republic: St. Louis Official Site

Cardinals Winter League Notebook 12-3-16: Cesar Valera Singles, Doubles, Homers, & Drives In Six Runs In Doubleheader; Raul Valdes Strikes Out Six & Allows One Run Over Five Innings; Johny Celis Collects Two Singles, One Walk, & Two RBIs

Cesar Valera - Anzoategui de Caribes

Venezuelan League:

Breyvic Valera (Memphis-Margarita) started at second base and moved to shortstop, batting third.  1-for-4 with one strikeout and assisted in one double play.
Eduardo Sanchez (former St. Louis-Margarita) entered in the seventh and pitched one inning.  He allowed no hits or runs.  (p-s:12-6)(g/f:0-2)

Jose Martinez (St. Louis-La Guaira) started at first base and batted third.  2-for-4 with one double, one run, one strikeout, and assisted in two double plays.
Pedro Echemendia (Memphis-La Guaira) entered in the eighth and pitched to two batters.  He allowed one hit, no runs, and one walk.  (p-s:8-4)(ir-s:2-2)
Juan Gonzalez (former Memphis-La Guaira) entered in the eighth and pitched to one batter.  He allowed no hits or runs.  (p-s:4-3)(g/f:1-0)(ir-s:2-0)

La Guaira beat Margarita 3-2
LVBP Official Site Post Game

Ildemaro Vargas (former Palm Beach-Lara) started at second base and batted leadoff.  2-for-5 and assisted in one double play.

Lara beat Aragua 4-1
LVBP Official Site Post Game

Wilfredo Tovar (MiLB signing-Caracas) started at shortstop and batted leadoff.  0-for-4 with one strikeout and assisted in one double play.

Zulia beat Caracas 5-0
LVBP Official Site Post Game

Ronny Cedeno (former MLB signing-Magallanes) started as designated hitter and batted sixth.  3-for-4 with one strikeout.
Tommy Pham (St. Louis-Magallanes) started in right field and batted seventh.  0-for-3 with one strikeout.

Rafael Ortega (former Memphis-Caribes) started in centerfield and batted leadoff.  0-for-4 at the plate.
Pedro Rodriguez (former MiLB signing-Caribes) entered in the ninth and pitched one inning.  He allowed one hit, no runs, and struck one out for the save (4).  (p-s:15-11)(g/f:0-2)

Caribes beat Magallanes 3-1
LVBP Official Site Post Game

Notes:
Justin Wright (Memphis free agent-Margarita) will be added to Margarita active roster after making two appearances in Parallel League: LVBP Officisl Site

Saturday's Games:
Lara (26-20) visits La Guaira (23-20) @ 5:00 PM VET
Magallanes (18-24) visits Caribes (22-23) @ 5:00 PM VET
Margarita (24-21) visits Aragua (19-22) @ 5:30 PM VET
Caracas (16-25) visits Zulia (26-19) @ 7:00 PM VET


Venezuelan Parallel League:

Cesar Valera (former Palm Beach-Caribes) started at shortstop and batted sixth.  1-for-4 with one home run, four RBIs, and one run.

Margarita-Caribes beat Detroit 11-0 in game one of doubleheader

Dail Villanueva (former Peoria-Caracas) entered in the eighth and pitched one inning.  He allowed one hit, no runs, one walk, and struck two out.

Boston beat Caracas 10-0

Johny Celis (former MiLB tryout-La Guaira) started in right field and batted third.  2-for-4 with two RBIs, one run, one walk, and one strikeout.
Jose Gonzalez (former Springfield-La Guaira) started at catcher and batted fourth.  1-for-3 with one home run, one RBI, and one run.

La Guaira beat Caimanes 12-2

Cesar Valera (former Pam Beach-Caribes) started at shortstop and batted seventh.  2-for-4 with one double, two RBIs, and one run.
Justin Wright (Memphis free agent-Margarita) started and pitched one inning.  He allowed two hits, no runs, and struck one out.

Margarita-Caribes beat Detroit 10-4 in game two of doubleheader

Saturday's Games:
Boston (25-9) visits Philadelphia (16-15-2) @ 9:00 AM VET
Lara (24-10) visits Magallanes (4-29-1) @ 9:00 AM VET
La Guaira (18-14-2) visits Zulia (17-17) @ 9:00 AM VET


Mexican Pacific League:

Randy Arozarena (MiLB signing-Navojoa) started in centerfield and batted leadoff.  0-for-3 with one run, two hit by pitches, and one strikeout.
Niko Vasquez (former Springfield-Navojoa) started at shortstop and batted fifth.  0-for-2 with one RBI, one run, three walks, one strikeout, and assisted in two double plays.

Jalisco beat Navojoa 6-5
LMP Official Site Post Game

Iker Franco (former Springfield-Culiacan) started at catcher and batted eighth.  1-for-3 with one ground into double play, one throwing error, allowed one stolen base, and picked one runner off.

Obregon beat Culiacan 6-4
LMP Official Site Post Game

Efren Navarro (Memphis free agent-Hermosillo) started in left field and batted third.  0-for-4 and one outfield assist.
Dean Anna (former St. Louis-Hermosillo) started at third base and batted fifth.  1-for-4 at the plate.
David Washington (former Memphis-Hermosillo) started in right field and batted seventh.  2-for-4 with one run and one strikeout.

Mexicali beat Hermosillo 4-2
LMP Official Site Post Game

Saturday's Games:
Navojoa (25-20) visits Jalisco (19-25) @ 5:00 PM CT
Mazatlan (14-23) visits Mochis (24-20) for a doubleheader beginning @ 5:00 PM MT
Mexicali (23-22) visits Hermosillo (27-18) @ 6:00 PM MST
Culiacan (23-22) visits Obregon (23-21) @ 6:00 PM MST


Dominican League:

Donovan Solano (former Memphis-Licey) started at third base and batted ninth.  1-for-3 with one RBI, one sac fly, and one strikeout.

Licey beat Escogido 4-3
Listin Diario Post Game

Eugenio Velez (former Memphis-Azucareros) entered late in the game in left field and batted ninth.  0-for-1 at the plate.
Raul Valdes (former St. Louis-Azucareros) started and pitched five innings.  He allowed three hits, one earned run, and struck six out.  (g/f:3-4)

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

Estrellas beat Azucareros 3-2 in 10 innings
Listin Diario Post Game

Saturday's Games:
Estrellas (16-16) visits Licey (17-15) @ 4:00 PM AST
Cibao (20-11) visits Azucareros (13-20) @ 7:30 PM AST
Escogido (15-16) visits Cibaenas (15-18) @ 7:30 PM AST


Puerto Rican League:

Jonathan Rodriguez (Memphis free agent-Mayaguez) started as designated hitter and batted sixth.  3-for-5 with two doubles, one RBI, one run, one strikeout, and one caught stealing.
Pete Parise (former Memphis-Mayaguez) entered in the sixth and pitched two innings.  He allowed one hit, no runs, one walk, and struck two out.  (g/f:1-2)
Kevin Herget (Palm Beach-Mayaguez) entered in the ninth and pitched one inning.  He allowed no hits or runs.  (g/f:2-0)

Hector Hernandez (former Palm Beach-Santurce) entered in the sixth and pitched 1.1 innings.  He allowed four hits, one earned run, and struck two out.  (g/f:2-0)(ir-s:3-1)

Mayaguez beat Santurce 5-0
LBPRC Official Site Post Game

Saturday's Games:
Santurce (16-6) visits Aguadilla (5-17) @ 7:15 PM AST
Caguas (11-10) visits Carolina (10-5) @ 7:15 PM AST


Nicaraguan League:

Fidencio Flores (former GCL-Boer) started and pitched six innings.  He allowed seven hits, four earned runs, two home runs, and struck six out.  (g/f:6-5)
Jhonny Polanco (former Springfield-Boer) entered in the ninth and pitched to two innings.  He allowed one hit, no runs, and one walk for the winning decision (1-0).  (g/f:2-4)

Boer beat Granada 5-4
LNBP Official Site Post Game

Curt Smith (former Springfield-Chinandega) started in right field and batted fourth.  1-for-4 with one walk.
Edgard Montiel (former DSL-Chinandega) started as designated hitter and batted seventh. 2-for-5 at the plate.

Chinandega beat Rivas 9-5
LNBP Official Site Post Game

Saturday's Games:
Chinandega (12-13) visits Boer (14-12) @ 2:00 PM
Rivas (14-11) visits Granada (11-15) @ 4:00 PM


Australian Baseball League:

Malik Collymore (former Johnson City-Sydney) started in centerfield and batted second.  2-for-3 with one double, two runs, and one walk.

Sydney beat Perth 2-1 in 8 innings in game one of doubleheader

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

Sydney beat Perth 2-1 in game two of doubleheader
Sydney Official Site Post Game

Sunday's Games:
Perth (3-8) visits Sydney (7-4) @ 12:00 PM AET
Adelaide (4-7) visits Canberra (7-4) @ 12:30 PM AET
Melbourne (6-4) visits Brisbane (5-5) @ 12:00 PM AEST

Cardinals Winter League Notebook 12-1-16: Jose Calero Strikes Out One & Allows One Run Over Five & A Third Innings For The Win; Evan MacLane Strikes Out One & Allows One Run Over Five Innings; Edgard Montiel Drives In Two Runs

Jose Calero - Toros de Sincelejo

Venezuelan League:

Breyvic Valera (Memphis-Margarita) started at second base and batted third.  1-for-4 with two strikeouts and assisted in one double play.

Margarita beat Zulia 4-1
LVBP Official Site Post Game

Ildemaro Vargas (former Palm Beach-Lara) started at second base and batted leadoff.  4-for-6 with one RBI, one run, one caught stealing, and assisted in two double plays.

Jose Martinez (former Springfield-Magallanes) entered late in the game at first base and batted fourth.  One walk and assisted in one double play.
Ronny Cedeno (former MLB signing-Magallanes) started as designated hitter and batted sixth.  1-for-3 with one run and two strikeouts.
Tommy Pham (St. Louis-Magallanes) entered late in the game in right field and batted seventh.  0-for-1 with one strikeout.

Lara beat Magallanes 13-4
LVBP Official Site Post Game

Jose Martinez (St. Louis-La Guaira) started in right field and batted third.  1-for-4 with one walk and one strikeout.
Juan Gonzalez (former Memphis-La Guaira) entered in the fifth and pitched to four batters.  He allowed two hits, no runs, and struck one out.  (p-s:15-7)(g/f:1-0)(ir-s:3-0)
Pedro Echemendia (Memphis-La Guaira) entered in the eighth and pitched to four batters.  He allowed three hits, two earned runs, and threw two wild pitches for the hold (6).  (p-s:12-8)(g/f:1-0)

Rafael Ortega (former Memphis-Caribes) started in centerfield and batted leadoff.  0-for-4 with one walk, two strikeouts, one outfield assist, and assisted in one double play.
John Church (former Memphis-Caribes) entered in the sixth and pitched to two batters.  He allowed no hits or runs, and one walk.  (p-s:8-3)(g/f:1-0)(ir-s:1-0)
Pedro Rodriguez (former MiLB singing-Caribes) entered in the ninth and pitched one inning.  He allowed two hits and no runs.  (p-s:14-9)(g/f:0-1)

Caribes beat La Guaira 3-2 in 10 innings
LVBP Official Site Post Game

Notes:
Johan Santana (Toronto free agent-Magallanes) is throwing a 50 feet: Lider

Thursday's Games:
Margarita (24-19) visits Zulia (24-19) @ 7:00 PM VET
Magallanes (18-23) visits Caracas (16-24) @ 7:00 PM VET
La Guaira (21-20) visits Caribes (21-22) @ 7:00 PM VET
Aragua (18-21) visits Lara (25-19) @ 7:00 PM VET


Venezuelan Parallel League:

Johny Celis (former MiLB tryout-La Guaira) started in right field and batted third.  1-for-4 with one double and two strikeouts.
Jose Gonzalez (former Springfield-La Guaira) started at catcher and batted fourth.  0-for-3 at the plate.
Hector Garcia (former Johnson City-La Guaira) entered late in the game as a pinch hitter and batted ninth.  1-for-1 at the plate.
Geddy Guerra (former VSL-La Guaira) entered in the 11th and pitched to one batter.  He allowed no hits or runs, and struck one out.

Justin Wright (Memphis free agent-Margarita) entered in the sixth and pitched one inning.  He allowed one hit, no runs, and struck one out.
Silfredo Garcia (Springfield free agent-Margarita) entered in the ninth and pitched one inning.  He allowed no hits or runs.

La Guaira beat Margarita-Caribes2-1

Gerwuins Velazco (Palm Beach free agent-Caracas) entered in the seventh and pitched one inning.  He allowed two hits and one earned run.

Lara beat Caracas 7-2

Thursday's Games:
Magallanes (4-28-1) visits Detroit (10-20-2) @ 11:00 AM VET
Zulia (17-17) visits Philadelphia (15-15-2) @ 11:00 AM VET
Caracas (21-11-2) visits La Guaira (17-14-2) @ 11:00 AM VET
Caimanes (13-20-1) visits Lara (23-10) @ 11:00 AM VET
Margarita-Caribes (16-17) visits Boston (24-9) @ 11:00 AM VET


Mexican Pacific League:

Efren Navarro (Memphis free agent-Hermosillo) started in left field and batted third.  1-for-3 with one RBI and one walk.
Dean Anna (former St. Louis-Hermosillo) started at third base and batted fifth.  0-for-3 with one strikeout.
Luis Garcia (former New Haven-Hermosillo) started at  first base and batted sixth.  0-for-3 with two strikeouts.
David Washington (former Memphis free agent-Hermosillo) started in right field and batted seventh.  0-for-3 with three strikeouts.

Hermosillo beat Jalisco 1-0
LMP Official Site Post Game

Randy Arozarena (MiLB signing-Navojoa) started in centerfield and batted leadoff.  3-for-4 with one double and one stolen base.
Niko Vasquez (former Springfield-Navojoa) started at shortstop and batted fifth.  1-for-3 with one home run, one RBI, one run, one walk, one sacrifice, one throwing error, and assisted in two double plays.

Navojoa beat Obregon 5-2
LMP Official Site Post Game

Thursday's Games:
Jalisco (18-24) visits Hermosillo (26-18) @ 7:30 PM MST
Obregon (22-20) visits Navojoa (24-19) @ 7:30 PM MST
Culiacan (23-20) visits Mazatlan (13-30) @ 8:00 PM MT
Mochis (23-20) visits Mexicali (22-21) @ 7:30 PM PT


Dominican League:

Alberto Rosario (St. Louis-Estrellas) started at catcher and batted ninth.  0-for-2 with one strikeout and allowed one stolen base.
Evan MacLane (former St. Louis-Estrellas) started and pitched five innings.  He allowed three hits, one earned run, one walk, and struck one out for the losing decision (2-2).  (g/f:4-4)

Cibaenas beat Estrellas 2-0
Listin Diario Post Game

Thursday's Games:
Cibao (17-12) visits Licey (17-13) @ 7:15 PM AST
Escogido (15-14) visits Estrellas (14-16) @ 7:30 PM AST


Puerto Rican League:

Joel Pineiro (former St. Louis-Caguas) started and pitched five innings.  He allowed nine hits, six runs (five earned), two walks, and struck one out for the losing decision (1-2).  (g/f:6-6)
Robby Rowland (Springfield-Caguas) entered in the ninth and pitched one inning.  He allowed no hits or runs, and struck two out.  (g/f:1-0)

Santurce beat Caguas 6-0
LBPRC Official Site Post Game

Anthony Garcia (Memphis-Carolina) started in right field and batted fourth.  2-for-5 with one RBI and one strikeout.
Juan Caballero (former Johnson City-Carolina) entered in the 11th and pitched to five batters.  He allowed no hits, one earned run, and three walks for the losing decision (1-2).  (g/f:2-0)(ir-s:1-0)

Ruben Gotay (former Memphis-Aguadilla) started at third base and moved to first, batting third.  1-for-5 with one intentional walk, one fielding error, and assisted in one double play.
Yariel Gonzalez (State College-Aguadilla) started in left field and moved to third base, and batted fifth.  2-for-4 with one walk and one sacrifice.
Ian Snell (former MiLB signing-Aguadilla) entered in the tenth and pitched one inning.  He allowed no hits or runs, one walk, and struck two out.;  (g/f:1-0)

Aguadilla beat Carolina 2-1 in 12 innings
LBPRC Official Site Post Game

Notes:
Aguadilla is still having issues paying members of the organization: Primera Hora

Rusney Castillo (Boston) will join Caguas on December 6, 2016: El Vocero

Thursday's Games:
Santurce (15-5) visits Carolina (10-14) @ 7:15 PM AST
Caguas (11-9) visits Mayaguez (12-8) @ 7:15 PM AST


Nicaraguan League:

Curt Smith (former Springfield-Chinandega) started as designated hitter and batted fourth.  2-for-4 with one run.
Edgard Montiel (former DSL-Chinandega) started at third base and batted sixth.  0-for-3 with two RBIs, one run, one sac fly, and one strikeout.

Granada beat Chinandega 9-5
LNBP Official Site Post Game

Thursday's Games:
Boer (12-12) visits Chinandega (11-12) @ 6:00 PM
Granada (11-13) visits Rivas (13-10) @ 6:00 PM


Colombian League:

Jose Calero (former GCL-Sincelejo) started and pitched 5.1 innings.  He allowed six hits, one earned run, two walks, and struck one out for the winning decision (3-2).  (p-s:80-47)

Sincelejo beat Monteria 3-1 in 7 innings
LCBP Official Site Post Game

No Games Scheduled For Thursday


Australian Baseball League:

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


Panama League (January 6, 2017):

Notes:
Article for translation on announcement: RPC

Cardinals Winter League Notebook 11-9-16: Jose Martinez Singles, Homers, & Drives In Six Runs; Ramon Ulacio Strikes Out Five & Allows One Run Over Six Innings; Randy Arozarena Collects Three Singles, One Triple, & One RBI

Jose 'Cafecito' Martinez - Tiburones de La Guaira

Venezuelan League:

Rafael Ortega (former Memphis-Caribes) started in centerfield and batted leadoff.  2-for-4 with one run.

Caribes beat Zulia 2-1
LVBP Official Site Post Game

Jose Martinez (St. Louis-La Guaira) started in right field and batted fourth.  2-for-4 with one home run, six RBIs (four w/two-outs), two runs, and one strikeout.
Johny Celis (former MiLB tryout-La Guaira) started as designated hitter and batted eighth.  1-for-3 with one double, one RBI, one run, and one strikeout.
Jose Gonzalez (former Springfield-La Guaira) entered late in the game as designated hitter and moved to catcher, batting eighth.  One walk at the plate.
Juan Gonzalez (former Memphis-La Guaira) entered in the in the ninth and pitched one inning.  He allowed no hits or runs.  (p-s:10-7)(g/f:2-1)

La Guaira beats Caracas 15-4
LVBP Official Site Post Game

Notes:
John Church (former Memphis-Caribes) was added to the Caribes active roster: Caribes Official Site

Jose Martinez (St. Louis-La Guaira) set a record for five RBIs in one inning: El Emergente

Tommy Pham (St. Louis-Magallanes) will join Magallanes in December: El Emergente

Eliezer Alfonzo (former Peoria-Margarita) will miss three weeks with achilles injury: El Emergente

Kurt Heyer (Memphis-Zulia) was removed from the Zulia active roster: El Emergente

Wednesday's Games:
Lara (14-13) visits Caracas (11-15) @ 7:00 PM VET
Caribes (13-13) visits Zulia (17-9) @ 7:00 PM VET
La Guaira (13-12) visits Magallanes (11-14) @ 7:00 PM VET
Aragua (9-16) visits Margarita (15-11) @ 7:00 PM VET


Venezuelan Parallel League:

Jesus Ustariz (former Johnson City-Caracas) started at second base and batted third.  1-for-5 with one strikeout.
Dail Villanueva (former Peoria-Caracas) entered in the seventh and pitched one inning.  He allowed no hits or runs, and struck one out.

Magallanes beat Caracas 6-3
Caracas Official Site Post Game

Wednesday's Games:
Zulia (10-9) visits Aragua (8-7-1) @ 10:00 AM VET
Magallanes (4-13-1) visits Caimanes (6-12) @ 11:00 AM VET
La Guaira (9-7-1) visits Detroit (4-11-2) @ 11:00 AM VET
Philadelphia (6-9-1) visits Lara (11-7) @ 11:00 AM VET
Margarita-Caribes (10-8) visits Caracas (12-6) @ 11:00 AM VET


Arizona Fall League:

Carson Kelly (St. Louis-Glendale) started at catcher and batted third.  1-for-2 with two walks.
Paul DeJong (Springfield-Glendale) started at shortstop and batted fifth.  0-for-4 with three strikeouts.
Corey Littrell (Memphis-Glendale) entered in the third and pitched three innings.  He allowed three hits, one earned run, and struck four out.  (p-s:46-32)(g/f:1-2)

Scottsdale beat Glendale 13-3
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Wednesday's Games:
Glendale (11-13) visits Salt River (12-10-1) @ 2:35 PM MST
Peoria (11-10-2) visits Mesa (13-11) @ 2:35 PM MST
Surprise (12-11-1) visits Scottsdale (10-14) @ 2:35 PM MST


Mexican Pacific League:

Randy Arozarena (MiLB signing-Navojoa) started in left field and batted second.  4-for-5 with one triple, one RBI, two runs, and one stolen base.

Navojoa beat Mochis 11-2
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Iker Franco (former Springfield-Culiacan) started at catcher and batted ninth.  0-for-2 and threw out one base runner.
Irving Wilson (GCL-Culiacan) entered late in the game at catcher.

Luis Garcia (former New Haven-Hermosillo) entered late in the game as a pinch hitter and batted fourth.  1-for-1 with one double and two two-out RBIs.
David Washington (Memphis free agent-Hermosillo) started in right field and moved to first base, batting seventh.  0-for-2 with one walk, one strikeout, and one fielding error.

Hermosillo beat Culiacan 2-0
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Wednesday's Games:
Mexicali (13-11) visits Jalisco (12-12) @ 7:15 PM CT
Mazatlan (6-18) visits Obregon (12-12) @ 7:00 PM MST
Navojoa (14-10) visits Mochis (13-11) @ 7:30 PM MT
Culiacan (12-12) visits Hermosillo (14-10) @ 7:30 PM MST


Dominican League:

Alberto Rosario (St. Louis-Estrellas) started at catcher and batted ninth.  0-for-2 with two strikeouts and one passed ball.

Eugenio Velez (former Memphis-Azucareros) started in left field and batted leadoff.  0-for-3 with one run and one walk.
Magneuris Sierra (Peoria-Azucareros) started in centerfield and batted seventh.  0-for-2 and one outfield assist.
Jayson Aquino (former MLB signing-Azucareros) entered in the eighth and pitched to one batter.  He allowed no hits or runs for the hold (2).  (g/f:1-0)(ir-s:2-0)

Azucareros beat Estrellas 2-1

Jose Miguel Fernandez (Matanzas-Cibaenas) started as designated hitter and batted sixth.  1-for-4 with one RBI, one run, and one walk.

Cibaenas beat Cibao 9-8

Notes:
Azucareros named Stanley Javier (former St. Louis) as Vice President of Baseball Operations: Listin Diario

Wednesday's Games:
Azucareros (4-12) visits Licey (9-6) @ 7:15 PM AST
Cibaenas (9-8) visits Estrellas (7-8) @ 7:30 PM AST
Escogido (8-8) visits Cibao (10-5) @ 7:30 PM AST


Puerto Rican League:

Stats:
Anthony Garcia (Memphis-Carolina) has played in seven games going 9-for-28 (.321) with one double, one RBI, ten total bases, three runs, one walk, one stolen base, three strikeouts, .345 OBP, .357 SLG, and .702 OPS.
Ruben Gotay (former Memphis-Aguadilla) has played in eight games going 9-for-30 (.300) with two doubles, one home run, four RBIs, 14 total bases, four runs, four walks, two strikeouts, .382 OBP, .467 SLG, and .849 OPS.
Yariel Gonzalez (State College-Aguadilla) has played in seven games going 5-for-20 (.250) with five total bases, two runs, four walks, one stolen base, four strikeouts, .375 OBP, .250 SLG, and .625 OPS.
Luke Voit (Springfield-Aguadilla) has played in eight games going 7-for-31 (.226) with three doubles, three RBIs, ten total bases, two walks, one stolen base, seven strikeouts, .294 OBP, .323 SLG, and .617 OPS.
Jonathan Rodriguez (Memphis free agent-Mayaguez) has played in eight games going 6-for-31 (.194) with three doubles, one RBI, nine total bases, four runs, five walks, six strikeouts, .306 OBP, .290 SLG, and .596 OPS.

J.C. Romero (former St. Louis-Santurce) has made six relief appearances posting a 0-0 record and 0.00 ERA.  He's allowed three hits, no runs, one walk, and struck five out over 5.2 innings.
Ian Snell (former MLB signing-Aguadilla) has made four relief appearances posting a 0-0 record and 0.00 ERA.  He's allowed four hits, no runs, and struck one out over 4.1 innings.
Kevin Herget (Springfield-Mayaguez) has made three relief appearances posting a 0-0 record, 0.00 ERA, and three saves.  He's allowed two hits, no runs, one walk, and struck one out over three innings.
Hector Hernandez (former Palm Beach-Santurce) has made two relief appearances posting a 1-1 record and 0.00 ERA.  He's allowed two hits, two unearned runs, and struck three out over two innings.
Robby Rowland (Springfield-Caguas) has made three relief appearances posting a 2-0 record and 2.08 ERA.  He's allowed two hits, two runs (one earned), one home run, three walks, hit one batter, and stuck four out over 4.1 innings.
Ivan Maldonado (former MiLB tryout-Mayaguez) has made two starts posting a 0-0 record and 2.45 ERA.  He's allowed seven hits, two earned runs, five walks, and struck three out over 7.1 innings.
Juan Caballero (former Johnson City-Caguas) has made two appearances (one start) posting a 1-1 record and 5.40 ERA.  He's allowed three hits, three earned runs, one home run, three walks, hit one batter, and struck two out over five innings.
Tyler Herron (former Springfield-Mayaguez) has made two appearances (one start) posting a 0-0 record and 10.13 ERA.  He's allowed nine hits, seven runs (six earned), two home runs, three walks, and struck four out over 5.1 innings.
Pete Parise (former Memphis-Aguadilla) has made two appearances (one start) posting a 0-1 record and 10.80 ERA.  He's allowed five hits, four earned runs, two walks, and hit one batter over 3.1 innings.

Wednesday's Games:
Caguas (3-3) visits Aguadilla (1-7) @ 7:30 PM AST
Mayaguez (6-2) visits Carolina (3-5) @ 7:30 PM AST


Nicaraguan League:

Fidencio Flores (former GCL-Boer) started and pitched 1.2 innings.  He allowed six hits, five earned runs, two home runs, and struck two out for the losing decision (0-2).  (g/f:1-1)

Curt Smith (former Springfield-Chinandega) started as designated hitter and batted fourth.  1-for-5 at the plate.
Edgard Montiel (former DSL-Chinandega) started at third base and batted fifth.  0-for-5 with one strikeout.
Jem Argenal (former GCL-Chinandega) started in centerfield and batted sixth.  1-for-4 with one run, one walk, and two strikeouts.

Chinandega beat Boer 10-2
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Wednesday's Games:
Chinandega (4-4) visits Boer (3-5) @ 6:00 PM
Rivas (5-3) visits Granada (4-4) @ 6:00 PM


Colombian League:

Ronald Ramirez (former Palm Beach-Barranquilla) started at shortstop and batted second.  0-for-4 with one RBI, one sac fly, and one strikeout.
Ramon Ulacio (former GCL-Barranquilla) started and pitched six innings.  He allowed three hits, one unearned run, one walk, hit one batter, and struck five out.  (p-s:83-52)

Barranquilla beat Sincelejo 5-3
LCBP Official Site Post Game

Wednesday's Games:
Barranquilla (1-0) visits Sincelejo (1-3) @ 7:00 PM
Cartagena (1-3) visits Monteria (0-1) @ 7:00 PM


World Baseball Classic (March 6, 2017):

Max Scherzer (former 2003 draft selection) plans to pitch for Team USA: WBC Official Site