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Lino Rivera - Tigres del Licey MGR

Venezuelan League:

Stats:
Adron Chambers (former St. Louis-Magallanes) has played in 26 games going 27-for-79 (.342) with six doubles, one triple, nine RBIs, 35 total bases, 14 runs, 16 walks, four stolen bases, 16 strikeouts, .453 OBP, .443 SLG, and .896 OPS.
Ildemaro Vargas (former Palm Beach-Lara) has played in 44 games going 53-for-169 (314) with seven doubles, four triples, 18 RBIs, 68 total bases, 29 runs, 20 walks, six stolen bases, 12 strikeouts, five caught stealing, .387 OBP, .402 SLG, and .790 OPS.
Eliezer Alfonzo (former Peoria-Margarita) has played in 55 games going 64-for-220 (.291) with nine doubles, six home runs, 34 RBIs, 91 total bases, 18 runs, eight walks, 42 strikeouts, .320 OBP, .414 SLG, and .734 OPS.
Cesar Valera (former Palm Beach-Caribes) has played in 29 games going 18-for-62 (.290) with three doubles, two triples, four RBIs, 25 total bases, 11 runs, eight walks, 14 strikeouts, one caught stealing, .389 OBP, .403 SLG, and .792 OPS.
Breyvic Valera (Springfield-Margarita) has played in 56 games going 56-for-196 (.286) with nine double, three triples, two home runs, 20 RBIs, 77 total bases, 30 runs, 28 walks, eight stolen bases, ten strikeouts, 12 caught stealing, .376 OBP, .393 SLG, and .768 OPS.
Jose Martinez (former Springfield-AraguaMagallanes) has played 50 games going 50-for-177 (.282) with six doubles, one triple, one home run, 16 RBIs, 61 total bases, 24 runs, 19 walks, 15 strikeouts, one caught stealing, .350 OBP, .345 SLG, and .695.
Ronny Cedeno (former MLB signing-Magallanes) has played in 54 games going 56-for-210 (.267) with eight doubles, one triple, four home runs, 23 RBIs, 78 total bases, 35 runs, 16 walks, two stolen bases, 30 strikeouts, .330 OBP, .371 SLG, and .702 OPS.
Jose Gonzalez (Springfield free agent-La Guaira) has played in ten games going 4-for-22 (.182) with one double, one RBI, five total bases, two runs, three walks, seven strikeouts, .308 OBP, .227 SLG, and .535 OPS.

Eduardo Sanchez (former St. Louis-Aragua) has made six relief appearances posting a 0-0 record, 0.00 ERA, 1.00 WHIP, and one hold.  He's allowed three hits, no runs, three walks, and struck six out  over six innings.
Jorge Rondon (former St. Louis-Aragua) has made three relief appearances posting a 0-0 record, 0.00 ERA, and 0.75 WHIP.  He's allowed one hit, no runs, and one walk over 2.2 innings.
Edubray Ramos (former VSL-La Guaira) has made one relief appearance posting a 0-0 record, 0.00 ERA, 0.00 WHIP, and one hold.  He's allowed no hits or runs, and struck one out over one inning.
Justin Wright (Memphis-Margarita) has made ten relief appearances posting a 0-0 record, 1.59 ERA, 1.76 WHIP, and two holds.  He's allowed eight hits, one earned run, two walks, and struck three out over 5.2 innings.
Pedro Rodriguez (former MiLB signing-Caribes) has made 29 relief appearances posting a 1-0 record, 3.00 ERA, 1.40 WHIP, and 15 saves.  He's allowed 35 hits, ten earned runs, one home run, seven walks, and struck 21 out over 30 innings.
Roberto Canache (former Johnson City-Caribes) has made 14 appearances (three starts) posting a 1-2 record, 3.52 ERA, and 1.35 WHIP.  He's allowed 23 hits, nine earned runs, two home runs, eight walks, hit one batter, and struck 17 out over 30 innings.
Geudy Guerra (former VSL-Margarita) has made 19 relief appearances posting a 2-1 record, 5.79 ERA, 1.61 WHIP, and two holds.  He's allowed 21 hits, 13 runs (12 earned), nine walks, hit two batters, and struck 12 out over 18.2 innings.
Silfredo Garcia (Springfield-Margarita) has made eight relief appearances posting a 0-2 record, 7.50 ERA, 2.33 WHIP, three holds, and one save.  He's allowed eight hits, six runs (five earned), six walks, hit two batters, and struck three out over six innings.
Richard Castillo (former Memphis-Lara) has made seven relief appearances posting a 0-0 record, 9.53 ERA, and 2.47 WHIP.  He's allowed 11 hits, seven runs (six earned), one home run, three walks, and struck two out over 5.2 innings.
Juan Gonzalez (MiLB signing-La Guaira) has made 14 relief appearances posting a 1-1 record, 12.51 ERA, 2.34 WHIP, and two holds.  He's allowed 24 hits, 19 earned runs, three home runs, eight walks, hit one batter, and struck five out over 13.2 innings.

Tuesday's Games:
Caracas (15-11) visits Margarita (17-10) @ 7:00 PM VET
Zulia (9-19) visits Lara (11-14) @ 7:30 PM VET
La Guaira (13-13) visits Magallanes (17-11) @ 7:30 PM VET
Aragua (10-15) visits Caribes (14-13) @ 7:30 PM VET


Mexican Pacific League:

Stats:
Iker Franco (former Springfield-Obregon) has played in 45 games going 36-for-131 (.275) with nine doubles, one triple, three home runs, 16 RBIs, 61 total bases, 15 runs, 25 walks, 39 strikeouts, one caught stealing, .391 OBP, .427 SLG, and .819 OPS.
Luis Garcia (former New Haven-Hermosillo) has played 26 games going 11-for-59 (.186) with one home run, seven RBIs, 14 total bases, three runs, six walks, 14 strikeouts, one caught stealing, .275 OBP, .237 SLG, and .513 OPS.

Brian Broderick (former Memphis-Jalisco) has made 26 relief appearances posting a 1-2 record, 2.17 ERA, 1.38 WHIP, and 15 saves.  He allowed 26 hits, eight runs (seven earned), 14 walks, hit one batter, and struck 16 out over 29 innings.
Dennys Reyes (former St. Louis-Culiacan) has made 23 relief appearances posting a 1-2 record, 3.29 ERA, 1.76 WHIP, four holds, and one save.  He's allowed 16 hits, seven runs (five earned), one home run, eight walks, hit one batter, and struck six out over 13.2 innings.
Ramon Delgado (former Memphis-Obregon/Jalisco) has made eight appearances (four starts) posting a 2-2 record, 6.26 ERA, and 1.35 WHIP.  He's allowed 24 hits, 18 runs (16 earned), three home runs, seven walks, hit four batters, and struck 15 out over 23 innings.

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


Dominican League:

Luis De La Cruz (former Memphis-Cibaenas) entered late in the game at catcher and batted seventh.  0-for-1 at the plate.

Starlin Rodriguez (former Springfield-Escogido) entered late in the game in left field and batted sixth.  0-for-2 at the plate.

Cibaenas beat Escogido 5-2
LIDOM Official Site Post Game

Luis Perez (former Palm Beach-Azucareros) entered late in the game in centerfield and batted leadoff.  0-for-1 with one strikeout.
Danilo Sanchez (former Springfield-Azucareros) started at catcher and batted seventh.  1-for-2 with one walk and one strikeout.
Raul Valdes (former St. Louis-Azucareros) entered in the fourth and pitched one inning.  He allowed no hits or runs.  (g/f:1-1)

Luis Perdomo (former Springfield-Cibao) entered in the sixth and pitched one inning.  He allowed one hit, no runs, one walk, and struck one out.  (g/f:1-0)(ir-s:2-2)

Cibao beat Azucareros 5-4 in 10 innings
Cibao Official Site Post Game

Notes:
Eugenio Velez (former Memphis-Azucareros) was considered for MVP, Evan Maclane (former Memphis-Estrellas) was considered for Pitcher of the Year, and Lino Rivera (former Arkansas-Licey MGR) was named Manager of The Year: LIDOM Official Site

Luis De La Cruz (former Memphis-Cibaenas) is available for the playoff draft: LIDOM Official Site

End Of The Regular Season


Nicaraguan League:

Notes:
Jhonny Polanco (former Springfield-Boer) is showing amazing control this winter: La Prensa

Tuesday's Games:
Granada visits Boer @ 6:00 PM
Chinandega visits Rivas @ 6:00 PM


Puerto Rican League:

Tuesday's Games:
Carolina (14-22) visits Santurce (16-20) @ 7:15 PM AST
Mayaguez (23-13) visits Caguas (19-17) @ 7:15 PM AST


Colombian League:

Stats:
Ronald Ramirez (former Palm Beach-Barranquilla) has gone 12-for-59 (.203) with one double, seven RBIs, six runs, five walks, one sac fly, nine strikeouts, two caught stealing, grounded into four double plays, .262 OBP, and .220 SLG.

Jose Calero (former GCL-Sincelejo) has a 2-0 record and 2.45 ERA.  He's allowed ten hits, four earned runs, three walks, hit one batter, thrown one wild pitch, and struck 13 out over 14.2 innings.
Jonathan Escudero (Johnson City-Barranquilla) has a 0-0 record and 3.38 ERA.  He's allowed 17 hits, eight earned runs, one home run, two walks, hit three batters, thrown one wild pitch, and struck 18 out over 21.1 innings.
Dewin Perez (Peoria-Cartagena) has a 1-2 record and 6.75 ERA.  He's allowed 16 hits, ten earned runs, one home run, eight walks, hit one batter, thrown three wild pitches, and struck eight out over 13.1 innings.


Panama League:

Jonathan Rivera (GCL-Metro) went 1-for-4 with one RBI and one walk as Cocle beat Metro 6-5 in 11 innings: TX Max


Veracruz League:

Hugo Castellanos (former Memphis-Acayucan) entered in the eighth and pitched to three batters.  He allowed two hits and no runs.  (g/f:0-1)

Francisco Rivera (former Palm Beach-San Andres) started in left field and batted third.  1-for-3 with one walk and one strikeout.

Acayucan beat San Andres 2-0
LIV Official Site Post Game

Tuesday's Games:
San Andres (9-9) visits Acayucan (10-6)
Palenque (5-10) visits Xalapa (9-9-1)
Paso de Ovejas (12-6-1) visits Chiapas (7-12)

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Jeremy Hazelbaker - Caribes de Anzoategui

Venezuelan League:

Dail Villanueva (former Quad Cities-Caracas) entered in the eighth and pitched to one batter.  He allowed no hits or runs.  (p-s:2-2)(g/f:0-1)

Lara beat Caracas 7-5
LVBP Official Site Post Game

Ronny Cedeno (former MLB signing-Magallanes) started at shortstop and batted third.  1-for-3 with one run, two walks, and assisted one double play.

Jeremy Hazelbaker (Memphis-Caribes) started as designated hitter and batted fifth.  1-for-4 with one two-out RBI, one stolen base, and one strikeout.
Roberto Canache (former Johnson City-Caribes) entered in the first and pitched to three batters.  He allowed one hit, no runs, and two walks.  (p-s:15-7)(ir-s:1-1)
Javier Avendano (former Batavia-Caribes) entered in the fourth and pitched two innings.  He allowed one hit, one unearned run, two walks, hit one batter, and struck two out.  (p-s:34-18)(g/f:2-1)

Magallanes beat Caribes 9-6
LVBP Official Site Post Game

Notes:
Chad Oberacker (former 2010 draft selection) as signed on to play for Lara: Lara Official Site

Alex Gonzalez (Detroit free agent) is expected to join Caracas on November 2, 2015 and the team is also talking to Asdrubal Cabrera (Tampa Bay): Lider

Saturday's Games:
Lara (7-7) visits Aragua (6-6) @ 4:00 PM VET
Margarita (3-9) visits Caracas (9-5) @ 5:00 PM VET
La Guaira (8-6) visits Zulia (6-8) @ 5:30 PM VET
Magallanes (6-7) visits Caribes (8-5) @ 7:00 PM VET


Venezuelan Parallel League:

October 22, 2015:

Ronnierd Garcia (State College-Caribes) started as designated hitter and batted sixth.  0-for-3 with one run and one strikeout.

Zulia beat Caribes 15-10


Mexican Pacific League:

Iker Franco (former Springfield-Obregon) started at catcher and batted eighth.  1-for-2 with one double, one two-out RBI, one walk, one strikeout, and threw out one base runner.

Mochis beat Obregon 5-1
LMP Official Site Post Game

Saturday's Games:
Obregon (7-5) visits Mochis (8-4) @ 6:00 PM MT
Jalisco (8-4) visits Mexicali (9-3) @ 6:00 PM PT
Culiacan (3-9) visits Mazatlan (4-8) @ 8:00 PM MT
Hermosillo (2-9) visits Navojoa (6-5) @ 7:30 PM MST


Arizona Fall League:

Aledmys Diaz (Memphis-Surprise) started at second base and batted seventh.  0-for-2 with one run, two walks, and one stolen base.
Dean Kiekhefer (Memphis-Surprise) entered in the eighth and pitched two innings.  He allowed two hits, one earned run, and struck two out.  (p-s:33-24)(g/f:3-0)

Glendale beat Surprise 9-6
MLB Official Site Post Game

Saturday's Games:
Mesa (1-8) visits Salt River (4-4) @ 12:35 PM MST
Surprise (6-3) visits Glendale (6-1) @ 12:35 PM MST
Scottsdale (4-4) visits Peoria (3-4) @ 6:35 PM MST


Dominican League:

Robelys Reyes (Springfield-Cibaenas) entered late in the game as a pinch runner.

Licey beat Cibaenas 4-3
LIDOM Official Site Post Game

Alberto Rosario (Springfield-Estrellas) started at catcher and batted ninth.  2-for-4 with one strikeout and one caught stealing.

Xavier Scruggs (Memphis-Cibao) started at first base and batted fourth.  0-for-4 at the plate.
Luis Perdomo (former Springfield-Cibao) entered in the seventh and pitched to three batters.  He allowed no hits or runs, one walk, and struck one out.  (p-s:9-4)(g/f:0-1)

Estrellas beat Cibao 6-1
LIDOM Official Site Post Game

Jorge Sosa (former St. Louis-Escogido) entered in the eighth and pitched one inning.  He allowed no hits or runs for the hold (1).  (p-s:3-3)(g/f:1-1)

Eugenio Velez (former Memphis-Azucareros) started in right field and batted seventh.  1-for-3 with one double and one strikeout.

Escogido beat Azucareros 3-0
LIDOM Official Site Post Game

Saturday's Games:
Cibao (3-3) visits Escogido (2-4) @ 5:00 PM AST
Licey (5-1) visits Azucareros (2-4) @ 7:30 PM AST


Australian Baseball League:

Sunday's Games:
Brisbane (0-3) visits Canberra (3-0) @ 12:00 PM AET
Sydney (1-2) visits Melbourne (2-1) @ 1:05 PM AET
Adelaide (1-2) visits Perth (2-1) @ 4:05 PM AWST


Nicaraguan League (November 3, 2015):

David Bergin (former Quad Cities-Boer) hit a three-run homer and Gustavo Martinez (former GCL-Boer) pitched as Boer beat Chinandega 4-3 in preseason play: La Prensa

Cardinals Winter League Notebook 10-13-15: Luis Garcia Drives In One Run; Jeremy Hazelbaker Considered For LVBP Player Of The Week; Luis Perdomo Pitched One & A Third Scoreless Innings For The Win

Luis Garcia - Naranjeros de Hermosillo

Venezuelan League:

Cesar Izturis (former St. Louis-Lara) started at second base and batted second.  0-for-2 at the plate.  Izturis left early due to back problems.
Ildemaro Vargas (former Palm Beach-Lara) entered late in the game at second base and batted second.  0-for-2 with one walk.

Caracas beat Lara 8-7
LVBP Official Site Post Game

Notes:
Jeremy Hazelbaker (Memphis-Caribes) received consideration for LVBP Player of the Week: LVBP Official Site

Pedro Rodriguez (former MiLB signing-Caribes) is expected to be activated for this week: El Emergente

Tuesday's Games:
Zulia (1-3) visits Magallanes (2-3) @ 7:30 PM VET


Mexican Pacific League:

Brian Broderick (former Memphis-Jalisco) entered in the ninth and pitched to two batters.  He allowed no hits or runs, and struck one out.  (p-s:9-5)(g/f:1-0)

Luis Garcia (former New Haven-Hermosillo) entered late in the game as a pinch hitter and batted seventh.  One RBI and one sac fly.

Jalisco beat Hermosillo 5-2
LMP Official Site Post Game

Tuesday's Games:
Mochis (1-1) visits Culiacan (1-1) @ 7:30 PM MT
Jalisco (1-1) visits Hermosillo (0-2) @ 7:30 PM MST
Mazatlan (1-1) visits Navojoa (0-2) @ 7:30 PM MST
Obregon (2-0) visits Mexicali (2-0) @ 8:00 PM PT


Arizona Fall League:

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


Dominican League (October 15, 2015):

Notes:
Rafael Soriano (Chicago-N free agent-Escogido) will be working with Jorge Sosa (former St. Louis-Escogido) and Heath Wyatt (Memphis-Escoogido) in the later innings for Escogido: LIDOM Official Site

Luis Perdomo (Springfield-Cibao) pitched one and third scoreless innings to earn the win as Cibao beat Licey 5-3: LIDOM Official Site

Xavier Scruggs (Memphis-Cibao) has joined Cibao camp: Cibao Official Site


Premier 12 (November 8, 2015):

Curt Smith (former Springfield) is listed on the preliminary roster for Netherlands: Mister Baseball

Cardinals Winter League Notebook 1-19-15: Ronny Cedeno Collects Three Singles & Two RBIs; Randy Ruiz Hits A Solo Home Run; Jose Martinez Singles & Drives In One Run

Ronny Cedeno - Navegantes del Magallanes

Venezuelan League Round Robin

Ronny Cedeno (former St. Louis-Magallanes) started at shortstop and batted second.  3-for-5 with two RBIs (one w/two-outs), one run, one strikeout, and assisted in two double plays.

Magallanes beat Zulia 5-0
LVBP Official Site Post Game

Jose Martinez (former Springfield-Aragua) started at second base and batted sixth.  1-for-4 with one two-out RBI.
Jorge Rondon (former St. Louis-Aragua) entered in the seventh and pitched to four batters.  He allowed one hit, two earned runs, one walk, and struck one out for the hold (1).  (g/f:1-0)(ir-s:2-0)
Luis Perdomo (former Springfield-Aragua) entered in the eighth and pitched to two batters.  He allowed one hit, no runs, and one walk.  (ir-s:2-1)

Aragua beat Caribes 5-4
LVBP Official Site Post Game

Notes:
Freddy Garcia (EDA Rhinos free agent-Aragua) has a couple offers and is interested in pitching in Japan: Aragua Official Site

Johan Santana (Baltimore free agent-Magallanes) is not scheduled for another start due to fatigue: Lider

Monday's Games:
Caribes (9-4) visits La Guaira (4-8) @ 7:30 PM VST
Magallanes (9-4) visits Zulia (5-8) @ 7:30 PM VST


Mexican Pacific League Playoffs

Ramon Delgado (former Memphis-Obregon) entered in the seventh and pitched to one batter.  He allowed no hits or runs.  (g/f:7-4)(g/f:0-1)(ir-s:1-0)

Jalisco beat Obregon 5-3
LMP Official Site Post Game
Jalisco wins the series 4-2

Russell Branyan (former St. Louis-Culiacan) started as designated hitter and batted fifth.  0-for-3 with one RBI, one sac fly, and two strikeouts.
Dennys Reyes (former St. Louis-Culiacan) entered in the eighth and pitched to two batters.  He allowed one hit and no runs for the hold (2).  (p-s:6-4)(g/f:1-0)

Culiacan beat Mexicali 3-1
LMP Official Site Post Game

Monday's Game:
Mexicali (3-3) visits Culiacan (3-3) @ 7:30 PM MT


Dominican League Championship

Eliezer Alfonso (former Peoria-Cibao) started at first base and batted seventh.  0-for-4 with one strikeout and assisted in one double play.

Estrellas beat Cibao 7-3
LIDOM Official Site Post Game

Monday's Game:
Cibao (0-2) visits Estrellas (2-0) @ 7:30 PM AST


Puerto Rican League Championship

Anthony Garcia (Palm Beach-Carolina) started in right field and batted fourth.  1-for-4 with one strikeout.

Randy Ruiz (former MiLB signing-Mayaguez) started as designated hitter and batted fifth.  1-for-3 with one home run, one RBI, one run, and one strikeout.
Luis Montanez (former Memphis-Mayaguez) started left field and moved to right, batting seventh.  0-for-2 with one walk.

Mayaguez beat Carolina 1-0
LBPRC Official Site Post Game

No Game Scheduled For Monday


Panama League

Jan. 16 (Regular Season):
Allen Cordoba (DSL-Urraca) entered late in the game at shortstop and batted fifth.  0-for-2 at the plate.

Cocle beat Urraca 5-1

Jan. 19 (Championship):
Edmundo Sosa (State College-Metro) started at shortstop and batted leadoff.  1-for-3 with one strikeout and committed one error.
Jonathan Rivera (DSL-Metro) started in outfield and batted seventh.  1-for-3 with one run and two strikeouts.

Cocle beat Metro 17-2
Panama League Official Site Post Game

Cardinals Winter League Notebook 1-17-15: Anthony Garcia Singles, Walks Twice, & Drives In One Run; Pedro Rodriguez Pitches One Hitless/Scoreless Inning For The Save; Jose Martinez Collects Two Singles & One RBI

Anthony Garcia - Gigantes de Carolina

Venezuelan League Round Robin

Pedro Rodriguez (former MiLB signing-Caribes) entered in the ninth and pitched one inning.  He allowed no hits or runs for the save (5).  (g/f:0-2)

Caribes beat La Guaira 8-6
LVBP Official Site Post Game

Jose Martinez (former Springfield-Aragua) started at second base and batted second.  2-for-5 with one RBI, two runs, and assisted in two double plays.
Luis Perdomo (former Springfield-Aragua) entered in the seventh and pitched 1.2 innings.  He allowed two hits, one unearned run, and committed one fielding error.  (g/f:5-0)

Aragua beat Zulia 9-3
LVBP Official Site Post Game

Saturday's Games:
La Guaira (3-8) visits Magallanes (8-3) @ 6:00 PM VST
Aragua (4-7) visits Zulia (4-7) @ 7:30 PM VST


Mexican Pacific League Playoffs

Ramon Delgado (former Memphis-Obregon) entered in the eighth and pitched 1.1 innings.  He allowed two hits, two earned runs, and struck one out for the losing decision (1-1).  (p-s:16-11)(g/f:0-1)(ir-s:2-0)

Jalisco beat Obregon 5-3
LMP Official Site Post Game

Russell Branyan (former St. Louis-Culiacan) started as designated hitter and batted fifth.  0-for-4 with one hit by pitch and  one strikeout.

Culiacan beat Mexicali 2-0
LMP Official Site Post Game

No Games Scheduled For Saturday


Dominican League Round Robin

Notes:
Evan MacLane (former St. Louis-Estrellas) is scheduled to start Monday: Estrellas Official Site

Nick Additon (former Memphis-Cibao) is scheduled to start Saturday: Listin Diario

Friday's Games Were Cancelled

Saturday's Championship Games:
Cibao (0-0) visits Estrellas (0-0) @ 7:30 PM AST


Australian Baseball League

Wayne Lundgen (former Palm Beach-Sydney) entered in the sevent and pitched to three batters.  He allowed two hits, one earned run, and one walk.  (p-s:8-3)

C.J. Beatty (former Palm Beach-Brisbane) started at third base and batted eight.  1-for-4 with one double, one run, one strikeout, and two throwing errors.

Sydney beat Brisbane 7-2
Sydney Official Site Post Game

Sunday's Games:
Perth visits Canberra @ 12:00 PM AET
Melbourne visits Adelaide @ 1:00 PM ACT
Sydney visits Brisbane @ 1:00 PM AEST


Puerto Rican League Round Robin

Joe Thurston (former St. Louis-Caguas) started in left field and batted eighth.  1-for-3 with one strikeout.

Anthony Garcia (Palm Beach-Carolina) started in right field and batted fourth.  2-for-2 with one RBI, two runs, and two walks.

Carolina beat Caguas 7-0
LBPRC Official Site Post Game

Randy Ruiz (former MiLB signing-Mayaguez) started as designated hitter and batted fifth.  1-for-5 with one run, one strikeout, and grounded into one double play.
Luis Montanez (former Memphis-Mayaguez) started in left field and batted ninth.  1-for-4 with one run, one strikeout, and one fielding error.
Tyler Herron (former Springfield-Mayaguez) entered in the 11th and pitched to four batters.  He allowed two hits, one unearned run, and one walk for the losing decision (1-1).  (g/f:1-0)

Ruben Gotay (former Memphis-Santurce) started at second base and batted third.  2-for-4 with one run, one walk, and assisted in two double plays.
Pedro Feliciano (former Memphis-Santurce) entered in the tenth and pitched to one batter.  He allowed no hits or runs.  (g/f:0-1)(ir-s:1-0)

Santurce beat Mayaguez 4-3 in 11 innings
LBPRC Official Site Post Game

Saturday's Games:
Santurce (8-3) visits Mayaguez (6-5) 7:30 PM AST
Carolina (6-5) visits Caguas (2-9) @ 7:30 PM AST


Nippon Professional Baseball

Shunsuke Watanabe and Yusuke Kajimota both want to return to Lancaster (Atlantic League): Yakyubaka

Cardinals Winter League Notebook 1-7-15: Justin Christian Doubles & Drives In One Run; Ryde Rodriguez Collects Two Singles & One RBI; Dennys Reyes Strikes Out One Over One & A Third Hitless/Scoreless Innings For The Win

Justin Chrisitan - Caneros de Los Mochis

Venezuelan League Round Robin

Jose Martinez (former Springfield-Aragua) started at second base and batted fourth.  0-for-4 with one run, one hit by pitch, and assisted in two double plays.
Jorge Rondon (former St. Louis-Aragua) entered in the sixth and pitched to five batters.  He allowed two hits, three earned runs, one home run, one walk, and struck two out.  (ir-s:1-0)

Caribes beat Aragua 11-9
LVBP Official Site Post Game

Notes:
Johan Santana (Baltimore free agent) was added to the Magallanes active roster and is set to pitch on Thursday: El Universal

Luis Perdomo (former Springfield-Estrellas/Margarita) was added to the Aragua active roster: El Emergente

Wednesday's Games:
La Guaira (0-3) visits Zulia (2-1) @ 7:30 PM VST
Aragua (1-2) visits Magallanes (2-1) @ 7:30 PM VST


Mexican Pacific League Playoffs

Russell Branyan (former St. Louis-Culiacan) entered late in the game as a pinch hitter and didn't finish at-bat.
Denny Reyes (former St. Louis-Culiacan) entered in the eighth and pitched 1.1 innings.  He allowed no hits or runs, and struck one out for the winning decision (1-0).  (p-s:17-11)(g/f:3-0)

Justin Christian (former Memphis-Mochis) started in right field and batted third.  1-for-4 with one double, one RBI, and one strikeout.

Culiacan beat Mochis 6-2
LMP Official Site Post Game

No Games Scheduled For Wednesday


Dominican League Round Robin

Notes:
Randy Boone (Toronto) has signed on to pitch for Estrellas: Estrellas Official Site

Pedro Martinez (2015 Hall Of Famer) pitched for Licey during his career: Licey Official Site

Wednesday's Games:
Cibaenas (4-4) visits Estrellas (3-5) @ 7:30 PM AST
Azucareros (3-5) visits Cibao (6-2) @ 7:30 PM AST


Nicaraguan League

Jem Argenal (former GCL-Chinandega) started in centerfield and batted second.  4-for-5 with one double, one run, and one stolen base.
Edgard Montiel (former DSL-Chinandega) started at third base and batted seventh. 1-for-4 with one RBI.

Jose Garcia (former Memphis-San Fernando) started at second base and batted leadoff.  1-for-4 with one RBI and one run.

San Fernando beat Chinandega 5-3

Wednesday's Games:
San Fernando (16-31) visits Chinandega (26-21) @ 6:00 PM
Rivas (29-18) visits Boer (23-24) @ 6:00 PM


Australian Baseball League

Thursday's Games:
Brisbane (19-17) visits Canberra (17-19) @ 7:00 PM AET
Melbourne (13-23) visits Sydney (16-20) @ 7:30 PM AET
Adelaide (25-11) visits Perth (18-18) @ 7:20 PM AWST


Puerto Rican League Round Robin

Pedro Feliciano (former Memphis-Santurce) entered in the seventh and pitched 1.1 innings.  He allowed no hits or runs for the hold (2).  (g/f:3-1)(ir-s:1-0)

Santurce beat Caguas 4-2
LBPRC Official Site Post Game

Randy Ruiz (former MiLB signing-Mayaguez) started as designated hitter and batted fifth.  1-for-4 with one strikeout.
Luis Montanez (former Memphis-Mayaguez) entered late in he game in right field.
Pete Parise (former Memphis-Mayaguez) started and pitched five innings.  He allowed three hits, two earned runs, one home run, one walk, and struck four out.  (g/f:7-4)

Anthony Garcia (Palm Beach-Carolina) started in right field and batted fourth.  1-for-4 at the plate.
J.C. Romero (former St. Louis-Carolina) entered in the ninth and pitched to three batters.  He allowed one hit and no runs.  (g/f:0-2)(ir-s:2-2)

Mayaguez beat Carolina 5-3
LBPRC Official Site Post Game

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


Veracruz League

Ryde Rodriguez (former Palm Beach-Acayucan) started in left field and batted fourth.  2-for-4 with one RBI and one strikeout.

Acayucan beat San Adnres 5-4
LIV Official Site Post Game

Wednesday's Games:
Paso de Ovejas (15-14-) visits La Cuenca (18-12)
San Andres (16-14-1) visits Acayucan (16-15)
Coatza (6-21-3) visits Xalapa (13-17)
Santa Rosa (17-13) visits Chiapas (17-12-1)


Panama League

Edmundo Sosa (State College-Metro) started at shortstop and batted leadoff.  0-for-3 with one walk.

Herrera beat Metro 7-3

Alen Cordoba (DSL-Urraca) started at second base and batted second.  0-for-3 with one RBI and one run.

Urraca beat Cocle 4-0

Wednesday's Games:
Metro (8-11) visits Herrera (7-12) @ 7:00 PM
Urraca (10-9) visits Cocle (13-6) @ 7:00 PM


Nippon Professional Baseball

Rakuten is interested in Andrew Brown (former St. Louis): Yakyubaka

Cardinals Winter League Notebook 1-3-15: Justin Christian Singles & Hits A Three-Run Homer; Ivan Maldonado Strikes Out Five & Allows One Run Over Five Innings For The Win; Breyvic Valera Selected In Playoff Draft

Justin Christian - Caneros de Los Mochis

Venezuelan League Round Robin

Cesar Izturis (former St. Louis-Lara) started as designated hitter and batted seventh.  0-for-4 with one strikeout.

La Guaira beat Lara 8-7
LVBP Official Site Post Game

Notes:
Amauri Sanit (Quintana Roo-Culiacan) has signed on to pitch for Zulia: Zulia Official Site

Magallanes selected Breyvic Valera (Springfield-Margarita) in playoff player draft: Magallanes Official Site; Valera told the team he will miss the first week so he can visit with St. Louis officials on his participation: El Emergente

Aragua selected Luis Perdomo (former Springfield-Estrellas/Margarita) in playoff player draft: Aragua Official Site

Johan Santana (Baltimore free agent-Magallanes) is scheduled to make his debut on Thursday: Lider

Carlos Silva (Boston free agent-Caribes) will remain on the active roster in the playoffs: Lider

Pedro Rodriguez (former MiLB signing-Caribes) came in third place in Reliever of the Year: El Emergente

Jorge Rondon (former St. Louis-Aragua) came in third place in Setup Man of the Year: El Emergente

Saturday's Games:
Magallanes (32-31) visits Caribes (39-24) @ 7:30 PM VST
Zulia (35-28) visits Aragua (35-27) @ 7:30 PM VST


Mexican Pacific League Playoffs

Justin Christian (former Memphis-Mochis) started in right field and batted eighth.  2-for-4 with one home run, three RBIs, and one run.

Mochis beat Culiacan 10-0
LMP Official Site Post Game

No Games Scheduled For Saturday


Dominican League Round Robin

Matt Pagnozzi (former St. Louis-Estrellas) entered late in the game as a pinch runner and took over at catcher, batting ninth.  0-for-2 at the plate.
Evan MacLane (former St. Louis-Estrellas) started and pitched five innings.  He allowed six hits, two runs (one earned), one walk, and struck one out.  (g/f:8-4)

Cibao beat Estrellas 4-3
Listin Diario Post Game

Eugenio Velez (former Memphis-Azucareros) started as designated hitter and batted eighth.  0-for-3 with one walk.
Raul Valdes (former St. Louis-Azucareros) started and pitched seven innings.  He allowed six hits, four earned runs, one home run, two walks, and struck four out.  (g/f:6-7)

Angel Castro (former Memphis-Cibaneas) entered in the sixth and pitched 1.1 innings.  He allowed two hits, no runs, one walk, and struck one out.  (g/f:1-0)

Cibaenas beat Azucareros 6-5 in 10 innings
Listin Diario Post Game

Saturday's Games:
Cibaenas (2-3) visits Cibao (4-1) @ 7:30 PM AST
Estrellas (3-2) visits Azucareroas (1-4) @ 7:30 PM AST


Nicaraguan League

Gustavo Martinez (former GCL-Boer) started and pitched 6.1 innings.  He allowed three hit, two earned runs two walks, threw one wild pitch, and struck five out for the losing decision (2-2).  (g/f:6-7)

Jem Argenal (former GCL-Chinandega) started in centerfield and batted second.  0-for-4 with two strikeouts.
Edgard Montiel (former DSL-Chinandega) started at third base and batted seventh.  1-for-1 with one run, one walk, and one sacrifice.

Chinandega beat Boer 2-1
LNBP Official Site Post Game

Jose Garcia (former Memphis-San Fernando) started in left field and batted leadoff.  0-for-4 at the plate.

Rivas beat San Fernando 13-1
LNBP Official Site Post Game

Saturday's Games:
Boer (21-22) visits San Fernando (15-29) @ 4:00 PM
Rivas (26-17) visits Chinandega (25-19) @ 4:00 PM


Australian Baseball League

C.J. Beatty (former Palm Beach-Brisbane) started at third base and batted sixth.  0-for-2 with one walk and one strikeout.

Brisbane beat Perth 4-3 in game one of doubleheader
Brisbane Official Site Post Game

C.J. Beatty (former Palm Beach-Brisbane) started at third base and batted sixth.  1-for-4 with one strikeout.

Perth beat Brisbane 4-3 in game two of doubleheader
Perth Official Site Post Game

Wayne Lundgren (former Palm Beach-Sydney) entered in the seventh and pitched one inning.  He allowed one hit, one unearned run, and struck three out.  (p-s:24-17)(g/f:1-0)

Adelaide beat Sydney 9-7 in game two of doubleheader
Adelaide Official Site Post Game

Sunday's Games:
Sydney (16-19) visits Adelaide (24-11) @ 1:00 PM ACT
Perth (17-18) visits Brisbane (19-16) @ 1:00 PM AEST
Canberra (17-18) visits Melbourne (12-23) @ 2:05 PM AET


Puerto Rican League Playoffs

Ruben Gotay (former Memphis-Santurce) started at second base and moved to first, batting third.  1-for-4 with one run, one walk, and assisted in one double play.
Ivan Maldonando (former MiLB tryout-Santurce) started and pitched five innings.  He allowed five hits, one earned run, one walk, and struck five out for the winning decision (1-0).  (g/f:3-2)
Pedro Feliciano (former Memphis-Santurce) entered in the eighth and pitched to three batters.  He allowed one hit and no runs.  (g/f:1-0)

Randy Ruiz (former MiLB signing-Mayaguez) started as designated hitter and batted fourth.  0-for-4 with one strikeout.
Luis Montanez (former Memphis-Mayaguez) entered late in the game as pinch hitter and took over in right field, batting sixth.  0-for-2 at the plate.
Pete Parise (former Memphis-Mayaguez) entered in the fifth and pitched one inning.  He allowed three hits, two earned runs, and struck one out.  (ir-s:2-0)
Carlos Baerga (former St. Louis-Mayaguez MGR) was ejected in the eight inning.

Santurce beat Mayaguez 8-1
LBPRC Official Site Post Game

Anthony Garcia (Palm Beach-Carolina) started in right field and batted fourth.  1-for-3 with one run, one walk, and one strikeout.
J.C. Romero (former St. Louis-Carolina) entered in the seventh and pitched to one batter.  He allowed no hits or runs, and struck one out for the hold (1).  ir-s:1-0)

Caguas beat Carolina 3-2
LBPRC Official Site Post Game

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


Veracruz League

Ryde Rodriguez (former Palm Beach-Acayucan) started in left field and batted fifth.  2-for-4 with one run and one strikeout.
Ivan Bellazetin (former MiLB tryout-Acayucan) started at second base and batted ninth.  0-for-2 with one sacririfce and one stolen base.
Juan Pena (former Tennessee-Acayucan) started and pitched 7.1 innings.  He allowed seven hits, five earned runs, three walks, committed one error, and struck three out for the losing decision.  (g/f:11-4)

Paso de Ovejas beat Acayucan 7-1
LIV Official Site Post Game

Saturday's Games:
Acayucan (14-13) visits Paso de Ovejas (13-14-1)
La Cuenca (17-11) visits Santa Rosa (15-11)
Chiapas (15-11-1) visits Xalapa (12-16)
Coatza (6-18-3) visits San Andres (14-12-1)

Cardinals Winter League Notebook 12-29-14: Ryde Rodriguez Singles, Walks Three Times, & Hits A Three-Run Homer; Pete Parise Strikes Out Five Over Three Scoreless Innings; Justin Wright Strikes Out All Three Batters Faced For The Hold

Pedro Rodriguez - Caribes  de Anzoategui

Venezuelan League

Breyvic Valera (Springfield-Margarita) started at second base and batted leadoff.  1-for-4 and assisted in two double plays.
David Peralta (former Johnson City-Margarita) started in right field and batted third.  0-for-4 and one fielding error.
Eliezer Alfonso (former Peoria-Margarita) started at first base and batted fourth.  0-for-3 with one intentional walk, one strikeout, and assisted in two double plays.
Luis Perdomo (former Springfield-Margarita) entered in the sixth and pitched two innings.  He allowed one hit, no runs, two walks (one intentional), and struck one out.  (p-s:30-16)(g/f:2-2)

Caracas beat Margarita 2-1
LVBP Official Site Post Game

Pedro Rodriguez (former MiLB signing-Caribes) entered in the ninth and pitched one inning.  He allowed no hits or runs, and one walk for the save (10).  (g/f:1-1)

Caribes beat Zulia 5-2
LVBP Official Site Post Game

Jose Martinez (former Springfield-Aragua) started at second base and batted fourth.  1-for-3 with one double, two runs, one walk, one walk, and assisted in one double play.

Ronny Cedeno (former St. Louis-Magallanes) started at shortstop and batted second.  1-for-4 with one strikeout and assisted in one double play.

Aragua beat Magallanes 13-1
LVBP Official Site Post Game

Notes:
Javier Avendano (former Batavia-Aragua) signed with Quebec (Can-Am League): Aragua Official Site

Monday's Games:
Aragua (34-27) visits Margarita (23-38) for a doubleheader beginning @ 5:30 PM VST
Zulia (34-27) visits La Guaira (28-33) @ 7:30 PM VST
Caribes (38-23) visits Lara (28-34) @ 7:30 PM VST


Mexican Pacific League

Hugo Castellanos (former Memphis-Jalisco) entered in the seventh and pitched two innings.  He allowed no hits or runs, and struck one out for the winning decision (3-1).  (p-s:15-11)(g/f:2-2)

Jalisco beat Mazatlan 12-7
LMP Official Site Post Game

Justin Christian (former Memphis-Mochis) starte as designated hitter and batted third.  0-for-1 with two walks.

Navojoa beat Mochis 5-3
LMP Official SIte Post Game

Ramon Delgado (former Memphis-Obregon) started and pitched five innings.  He allowed seven hits, four earned runs, one walk, and struck two out.  (p-s:75-48)(g/f:6-3)

Obregon beat Hermosillo 7-6 in 11 innings
LMP Official Site Post Game

Notes:
Playoff draft scheduled for December 29th: LMP Official Site

Monday's Games:
Mazatlan (14-18) visits Jalisco (21-11) @ 8:00 PM CT
Navojoa (15-17) visits Mochis (14-18) @ 8:00 PM MT
Culiacan (19-13) visits Mexicali (17-15) @ 7:00 PM PT
Obregon (13-19) visits Hermosillo (15-17) @ 8:00 PM MST


Dominican League Round Robin

Angel Castro (former Memphis-Cibaenas) entered in the sixth and pitched four innings.  He allowed four hits, one earned run, and struck five out for the winning decision (1-0).  (g/f:6-1)

Eugenio Velez (former Memphis-Azucareros) started as designated hitter and batted fifth.  1-for-3 with one run.

Cibaenas beat Azucareros 8-2
LIDOM Official Site Post Game

Nick Additon (former Memphis-Cibao) started and pitched five innings.  He allowed eight hits, one earned run, three walks, and struck three out for the winning decision (1-0).  (g/f:5-2)

Cibao beat Estrellas 4-1
Listin Diario Post Game

Monday's Games:
Cibaenas (1-1) visits Estrellas (1-1) @ 7:30 PM AST
Azucareros (0-2) visits Cibao (2-0) @ 7:30 PM AST


Nicaraguan League

Jem Argenal (former GCL-Chinandega) started in centerfield and batted second.  0-for-4 with one run and one walk.
Edgard Montiel (former DSL-Chinandega) started at first base and batted seventh.  0-for-3 with one RBI and one walk.

Jose Garcia (former Memphis-San Fernando) started at second base and batted leadoff.  1-for-5 with one run.

San Fernando beat Chinandega 7-5
LNBP Official Site Post Game

Monday's Games:
Rivas (23-17) visits Boer (21-19) @ 6:00 PM
San Fernando (15-26) visits Chinandega (22-19) @ 6:00 PM


Australian Baseball League

Wayne Lundgren (former Palm Beach-Sydney) entered in the eighth and pitched three innings.  He allowed three hits, one earned run, one walk, and struck on out for the winning decision (2-1).  (p-s:34-22)(g/f:5-1)

Sydney beat Brisbane 10-9
Sydney Official Site Post Game

Tuesday's Games:
Melbourne visits Perth @ 4:05 PM AWST


Puerto Rican League

Justin Wright (Memphis-Caguas) entered in the seventh and pitched one inning.  He allowed no hits or runs, and struck three out for the hold (5).

Ruben Gotay (former Memphis-San Juan) entered late in the game as a pinch hitter and batted fifth.  1-for-1 at the plate.
Pete Parise (former Memphis-San Juan) entered in the sixth and pitched three innings.  He allowed no hits or runs, one walk, and struck five out.  (g/f:2-2)

Caguas beat San Juan 4-2
LBPRC Official Site Post Game

Jonathan Rodriguez (Memphis-Santurce) started in right field and batted sixth.  1-for-4 with one double and two strikeouts.
Pedro Feliciano (former Memphis-Santurce) entered in the tenth and pitched to one batter.  He allowed no hits or runs for the winning decision (1-1).  (g/f:1-0)(ir-s:1-0)

Anthony Garcia (Palm Beach-Carolina) started in right field and batted fourth.  1-for-5 with one strikeout.
J.C. Romero (former St. Louis-Carolina) entered in the ninth and pitched two innings.  He allowed one hit, no runs, hit one batter, and struck two out.  (g/f:2-1)

Santurce beat Carolina 4-2 in 11 innings
LBPRC Official Site Post Game

Monday's Games:
Carolina (18-19) visits Mayaguez (21-16) @ 6:00 PM AST
San Juan (12-26) visits Caguas (24-13) @ 7:30 PM AST


Colombian League

A fight broke out on the Monteria-Sincelejo contest: El Meridiano

Monday's Games:
Sincelejo (15-19) visits Monteria (15-20)
Cartagena (18-16) visits Barranquilla (21-14)


Veracruz League

Ryde Rodriguez (former Palm Beach-Acayucan) started in right field and batted fifth.  2-for-2 with one home run, three RBIs, two runs, and three walks.
Ivan Bellazetin (former MiLB tryout-Acayucan) started at second base and batted ninth.  0-for-3 with two runs, two walks, and one strikeout.

Acayucan beat Coatza 11-5
LIV Official Site Post Game

Amaury Cazana (former Memphis-Paso de Ovejas) started in right field and batted fourth.  1-for-4 with one RBI, one run, and one walk.

Paso de Ovejas beat Santa Rosa 9-4
LIV Official Site Post Game

Monday's Games:
Acayucan (13-10) visits Coatza (6-15-3)
Santa Rosa (12-11) visits Paso de Ovejas (11-12-1)
La Cuenca (15-9) visits Chiapas (13-9-1)
San Andres (11-11-1) visits Xalapa (10-14)


Panama League

Allen Cordoba (DSL-Urraca) started at second base and batted second.  1-for-5 with two runs and one walk.

Edmundo Sosa (State College-Metro) started at shortstop and batted leadoff.  1-for-3 with one run, two walks, and committed one error.

Urraca beat Metro 6-3

Monday's Games:
Urraca (6-5) visits Metro (4-7) @ 7:00 PM
Herrera (4-8) visits Cocle (9-3) @ 7:00 PM


Cuban League

West beat East 9-4 in the All-Star game and the league inducted ten player into the Hall of Fame: Diario de Cuba

Cardinals Winter League Notebook 12-1-14: Xavier Scruggs Collects Two Singles, One Walk, & One RBI; Miguel Socolovich Strikes Out One Over One Scoreless Inning For The Hold; Jhonny Polanco Has High Goals For 2015 Despite Winter Struggles

Xavier Scruggs - Gigantes del Cibao

Venezuelan League

Renyel Pinto (former Memphis-La Guaira) entered in the eighth and pitched one inning.  He allowed no hits or runs, and struck one out.  (g/f:2-0)

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

Jose Martinez (former Springfield-Aragua) started at third base and batted fourth.  0-for-4 with one walk.
Jorge Rondon (former St. Louis-Aragua) entered in the ninth and pitched to one batter.  He allowed one hit and no runs.

Aragua beat Zulia 3-2 in 10 innings
LVBP Official Site Post Game

Ronny Cedeno (former St. Louis-Magallanes) started at shortstop and batted second.  0-for-3 with one walk, grounded into one double play, and one missed catch error.
Daniel McCutchen (former 2005 draft selection-Magallanes) started and pitched 3.2 innings.  He allowed four hits, three earned runs, two walks, threw two wild pitches, and struck two out .  (g/f:2-4)

Breyvic Valera (Springfield-Margarita) started at second base and moved centerfield, batting leadoff.  1-for-3 with one run, one walk, one stolen base, one strikeout, one caught stealing, one fielding error, and assisted in three double plays.
David Peralta (former Johnson City-Margarita) started as designated hitter and batted third.  1-for-4 with one run.
Luis Perdomo (former Springfield-Margarita) entered in the sixth and pitched one inning.  He allowed one hit, no runs, one walk, threw one wild pitch, and struck one out for the hold (1).  (g/f:0-1)

Margarita beat Magallanes 4-3
LVBP Official Site Post Game

Miguel Socolovich (MiLB signing-Caracas) entered in the eighth and pitched one inning.  He allowed one hit, no runs, and struck one out for the hold (6).  (p-s:12-8)(g/f:2-1)

Lara beat Caracas 2-1 in 10 innings
LVBP Official Site Post Game

Notes:
Carlos Silva (Boston free agent) is expected to pitch in a couple weeks for Caribes: Lider

Anthony Gallas (Cleveland) has joined Zulia: Lider

Pablo Sandoval (Boston), Salvador Perez (Kansas City), and Elvis Andrus (Texas) will take part in the LVBP Celebrity Home Run Derby: El Universal

Freddy Garcia (EDA free agent) is scheduled to arrive in Venezuela on Tuesday: El Emergente

Ronny Cedeno (former St. Louis-Magallanes) left Sunday's game early after fouling a ball off his foot: El Emergente

No Games Scheduled For Monday


Venezuelan Parallel League

Nov. 29:
Carlos Torres (Johnson City-Margarita) started in left field and batted seventh.  2-for-3 with one double.

Zulia beat Margarita 6-0 in game two of doubleheader

Monday's Games:
Caracas (21-13) visits Zulia (13-19) @ 10:00 AM VST
La Guaira (24-12) visits Caribes (11-24) @ 10:00 AM VST
Margarita (16-20) visits Aragua (20-15) @ 10:00 AM VST
Caimanes (25-12) visits Seattle (22-13) @ 11:00 AM VST
Navegantes (6-30) visits Philadelphia (15-23) @ 11:00 AM VST
Lara (25-11) visits Magallanes (22-14) @ 11:00 AM VST
Detroit (18-18) visits Cardenales (20-17) @ 11:00 AM VST
Tampa Bay (12-23) visits Boston (15-21) @ 11:00 AM VST


Mexican Pacific League

Justin Christian (former Memphis-Mochis) started in centerfield and batted leadoff.  2-for-5 with one two-out RBI.

Brian Broderick (former Memphis-Jalisco) entered in the ninth and pitched to one batter.  He allowed no hits or runs.  (p-s:1-1)(g/f:1-0)(ir-s:2-0)

Mochis beat Jalisco 6-0
LMP Official Site Post Game

Monday's Game:
Culiacan (3-6) visits Obregon (4-5) @ 7:30 PM MST


Dominican League

Xavier Scruggs (St. Louis-Cibao) started at first base and batted seventh.  2-for-4 with one RBI, two runs, one walk, and assisted in one double play.

Omar Javier (former Johnson City-Estrellas) entered in the ninth and pitched to one batter.  He allowed no hits or runs, and struck one out.  (ir-s:3-0)

Cibao beat Estrellas 9-1
Listin Diario Post Game

Carlos Martinez (St. Louis-Cibaenas) started and pitched 3.1 innings.  He allowed three hits, two earned runs, and struck three out.    (g/f:3-1)

Cibaenas beat Licey 4-3
LIDOM Official Site Post Game

Eugenio Velez (former Memphis-Azucareros) started in left field and batted leadoff.  3-for-5 with one home run, three two-out RBIs, one run, and one caught stealing.

Azucareros beat Escogido 5-0
Listin Diario Post Game

Notes:
Colorado signed 17-year old Dominican outfielder Wellington Chal: IPL Official Site

Xavier Scruggs (St. Louis) finished off his contract with Cibao: Xavier Scruggs Twitter

Monday's Game:
Estrellas (21-12) visits Cibao (16-16) @ 7:30 PM AST


Nicaraguan League

Edgard Montiel (former DSL-Chinandega) started at first base and batted sixth.  1-for-4 with one RBI.

Boer beat Chinandega 6-5
LNBP Official Site Post Game

Jose Garcia (former Memphis-San Fernando) started in left field and batted leadoff.  3-for-5 with one run.
Ryde Rodriguez (former Palm Beach-San Fernando) started as designated hitter and batted fifth.  1-for-3 with two walks and one strikeout.

San Fernando beat Rivas 2-1
LNBP Official Site Post Game

Notes:
Jhonny Polanco (Peoria-Boer) can hit between 95-98 mph and hopes to rise up the St. Louis system in 2015: La Prena

No Games Scheduled For Monday


Australian Baseball League

C.J. Beatty (former Palm Beach-Brisbane) has played in 17 games going 17-for-64 (.266) with two doubles, one triple, five home runs, 12 RBIs, 36 total bases, eight runs, two walks, 20 strikeouts, .275 OBP, .563 SLG, and .838 OPS.

Wayne Lundgren (former Palm Beach-Sydney) has made nine relief appearances posting a 1-0 record, 9.82 ERA, and 2.32 WHIP.  He's allowed 14 hits, eight earned runs, three home runs, three walks, and struck ten out over 7.1 innings.


Puerto Rican League

Luis Mateo (Memphis free agent-Caguas) started at shortstop and batted ninth.  0-for-4 with one strikeout and one caught stealing.

Randy Ruiz (former MiLB signing-Mayaguez) started as designated hitter and batted fourth.  1-for-4 with one strikeout.
Luis Montanez (former Memphis-Mayaguez) started in right field and batted seventh.  1-for-2 with one double, one run, and one sacrifice.

Caguas beat Mayaguez 6-2
LBPRC Official Site Post Game

Ruben Gotay (former Memphis-San Juan) started at second base and moved to third, batting third.  1-for-3 with two walks (one intentional) and two strikeouts.

Joel Pineiro (former St. Louis-Santurce) started and pitched five innings.  He allowed eight hits, five runs (three earned), three walks, and struck two out for the losing decision (1-3).  (g/f:10-4)
Pedro Feliciano (former Memphis-Santurce) entered in the ninth and pitched to one batter.  He allowed no hits or runs, and struck one out.

San Juan beat Santurce 5-2
LBPRC Official Site Post Game

Monday's Game:
Caguas (14-8) visits Carolina (9-11) @ 7:30 PM AST


Colombian League

Jose Calero (former GCL-Sincelejo) and Ronald Castillo (Peoria-Sincelejo) didn't fair well as Monteria beat Sincelejo 5-0: El Meridiano and El Meridiano

Andras Romero went 3-for-3 with one triple, three RBIs, and one run; Mario Medrano went 1-for-4 with one double, three RBIs, and one run; Nicholas Cabarcas went 1-for-3 with one double and two RBIs in Colombian Academy League play: El Universal


Veracruz League

Amaury Cazana (former Memphis) is listed on the Paso de Ovejas roster.
Oneli Perez (former Memphis) is listed on the La Cuenca roster.
Juan Pena (former Tennessee) and Ivan Bellazetin (former MiLB tryout) are listed on Acayucan roster.

Monday's Game:
Chiapas (0-0) visits San Andres (0-0) @ 7:00 PM


Nippon Professional Baseball

Hanshin is open to reworking their offer to Hiroyuki Nakajima (Oakland free agent) and Chiba Lotte has made a two-year offer to Cuban Alfredo Despaigne: Yakyubaka

Cardinals Winter League Notebook 10-17-14: Mitch Harris Strikes Out Two & Holds Two Inherited Runners On Base Over One & Two-Thirds Innings; Cody Stanley Singles & Drives In One Run; Jacob Wilson Collects Two Singles & One Double

Xavier Scruggs - Gigantes del Cibao

COLICEBA (Puerto Rico)

Ivan Maldonado (former MiLB tryout-Guaynabo) started and pitched five innings.  He allowed four hits, six earned runs, one walk, and struck out three.

Toa Alta beat Guaynabo 10-3


Arizona Fall League

Cody Stanley (Springfield-Peoria) started at catcher and batted fourth.  1-for-4 with one RBI and allowed one stolen base.
Jacob Wilson (Springfield-Peoria) started at second base and batted sixth.  3-for-4 with one double, one stolen base, and grounded into one double play.
C.J. McElroy (Peoria-Peoria) started in centerfield and batted ninth.  0-for-3 with one run, and one walk, and one strikeout.
Tyrell Jenkins (Palm Beach-Peoria) started and pitched 4.1 innings.  He allowed four hits, two unearned runs, one walk, and struck five out for the losing decision (0-1).  (p-s:61-41)(g/f:6-1)
Mitch Harris (Memphis-Peoria) entered in the fifth and pitched 1.2 innings.  He allowed no hits or runs, one walk, and struck two out.  (p-s:19-13)(g/f:1-2)(ir-s:2-0)

Mesa beat Peoria 6-2
MLB Official Site Post Game

Friday's Games:
Surprise (5-4) visits Mesa (3-5) @ 12:35 PM MST
Glendale (3-4-1) visits Scottsdale (5-4) @ 6:35 PM MST
Peoria (2-6-1) visits Sal River (7-2) @ 6:35 PM MST


Venezuelan League

Kristhiam Linares (former Springfield-Zulia) entered in the seventh and pitched to four batters.  He allowed no hits or runs, one walk, and struck one out.  (g/f:2-0)

Alex Castellanos (former Springfield-La Guaira) started in centerfield and batted leadoff.  2-for-5 with one double and two strikeouts.

Zulia beat La Guaira 6-2
LVBP Official Site Post Game

Tommy Pham (St. Louis-Caracas) started in centerfield and batted leadoff.  0-for-3 with one run, two walks, and one strikeout.

David Peralta (former Johnson City-Margarita) started in right field and batted fourth.  0-for-3 with one strikeout.
Eliezer Alfonso (former Peoria-Margarita) started at first base and batted sixth.  0-for-4 with two strikeouts and assisted in three double plays.
Ismael Brito (Johnson City-Margarita) entered in the sixth and pitched to four batters.  He allowed one hit, no runs, and one walk.  (p-s:16-8)(g/f:1-1)(ir-s:2-1)

Caracas beat Margarita 9-5
LVBP Official Site Post Game

Friday's Games:
Caribes (4-1) visits Lara (1-5) for a doubleheader beginning @ 5:30 PM VST
Zulia (6-0) visits La Guaira (2-5) @ 7:30 PM VST
Caracas (3-4) visits Margarita (3-4) @ 7:30 PM VST
Magallanes (2-4) visits Aragua (4-2) @ 7:30 PM VST


Mexican Pacific League

Luis Garcia (former New Haven-Hermosillo) started at first base and batted fifth.  2-for-5 with one double, one RBI, one run, one walk, two strikeouts, and assisted in one double play.

Hugo Castellanos (former Memphis-Jalisco) entered in the eighth and pitched one inning.  He allowed two hits, two earned runs, two walks (one intentional), and struck one out.  (p-s:22-8)(g/f:1-0)

Hermosillo beat Jalisco 8-3
LMP Official Site Post Game

Justin Christian (former Memphis-Mochis) started in centerfield and batted leadoff.  1-for-4 with one run and two strikeouts.

Mochis beat Culiacan 5-2
LMP Official Site Post Game

Brock Peterson (former St. Louis-Mexicali) started in left field and batted third.  1-for-5 at the plate.
Shane Peterson (former Springfield-Mexicali) started in right field and batted sixth.  1-for-4 with two runs, one walk, and one strikeout.

Obregon beat Mexicali 7-4
LMP Official Site Post Game

Notes:
The Veracruz League will open their 2014-15 season on December 1, 2014, which slimmed down to just seven teams: LIV Official Site

Friday's Games:
Jalisco (3-2) visits Culiacan (2-3) @ 7:30 PM MT
Mochis (3-2) visits Mexicali (2-3) @ 7:30 PM PT
Mazatlan (4-1) visits Hermosillo (3-2) @ 7:30 PM MST
Obregon (3-2) visits Navojoa (0-5) @ 7:30 PM MST


Dominican League

Luis Perdomo (former Springfield-Estrellas) entered in the seventh and pitched to three batters.  He allowed no hits or runs, and struck one out.  (g/f:1-1)

Eugenio Velez (former Memphis-Azucareros) started in left field and batted second.  0-for-4 with one grounded into double play.
Raul Valdes (former St. Louis-Azucareros) started and pitched five innings.  He allowed three hits, three earned runs, threw one wild pich, and struck seven out.  (g/f:5-1)

Estrellas beat Azucareros 5-4
Estrellas Official Site Post Game

Notes:
Xavier Scruggs (St. Louis-Cibao) looks to improve all aspects of his game over the winter: Cibao Official Site

Friday's Games:
Cibaenas (0-0) visits Cibao (0-0) @ 7:30 PM AST
Escogido (0-0) visits Licey (0-0) @ 7:30 PM AST
Azucareros (0-1) visits Estrellas (1-0) @ 7:30 PM AST

Cardinals Winter League Notebook 1-27-12

Mexican Pacific League

Obregon won the championship over Guasave four games to none


Veracruz Instructional League (Mexico) Playoffs

Ivan Bellazetin (former MiLB tryout-Xalapa) started at third base and moved to second, batting second.  1-for-1 with one home run, one RBI, two runs, one walk, one hit by pitch, and one stolen base.

Xalapa beat Ciudad Mendoza 8-2

Ivan Bellazetin (former MiLB tryout-Xalapa) started at third base and batted second.  2-for-5 with one RBI, one run, and one stolen base.

Xalapa beat Ciudad Mendoza 5-3


Venezuelan League Championship

Jose Martinez (former Springfield-Aragua) started at second base and batted eighth.  2-for-3 with two RBIs, one run, one hit by pitch, and assisted in one double play.

Pedro Rodriguez (former MiLB signing-La Guaira) entered in the seventh and pitched one inning.  He allowed no hits or runs, one walk, and struck one out. (g/f:1-1)

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

Notes:
Jose Martinez (former Springfield) talks about getting the chance to start at second base and contribute in the game: LVBP Official Site

Margarita signed shortstop Danyelo Cordero and pitchers Carlos Diaz and Geddy Guerra (former VSL).  All three will participate in the Parallel League next winter: Margarita Official Site

Friday's Game:
Aragua (2-1) visits La Guaira (1-2) @ 7:30 PM VST


Dominican League Championship

Hector Luna (former St. Louis-Aguilas) started at third base and batted fifth.  0-for-1 with one strikeout.
Luis Perdomo (former Springfield-Aguilas) entered in the fifth and pitched 1.2 innings.  He allowed no hits or runs, one walk, and struck three out. (g/f:1-0)(ir-s:2-0)
Miguel Batista (former St. Louis-Aguilas) entered in the eighth and pitched 1.1 innings.  He allowed one hit and no runs for the winning decision (1-0). (g/f:1-3)(ir-s:2-0)

Julio Lugo (former St. Louis-Escogido) started as designated hitter and batted sixth.  1-for-5 with one double, one run, and one strikeout.
Fernando Tatis (former St. Louis-Escogido) started at third base and batted eighth.  1-for-3 with one RBI and one walk.

Aguilas beat Escogido 8-5
Listin Diario Post Game

Notes:
Jorge Sosa (former St. Louis-Escogido) will tryout for Chunichi in Japan: Japan Ball

Cuban left-hander Gerardo Concepcion is close to signing with a team: ESPN Deportes

Friday's Game:
Escogido (3-2) visits Aguilas (2-3) @ 7:35 PM AST


Nicaraguan League Championship

No Games Thursday

Friday's Games:
Boer (3-2) visits Chinandega (2-3)


Puerto Rican League

Mayaguez won the championship over Caguas five games to three


Colombian League Championship

No Games Scheduled For Thursday

Notes:
The champion of the Veracruz Instructional League will meet up with the Colombian League from February 10-12th: Team Renteria

Friday's Game:
Monteria (0-2) visits Sincelejo (2-0)

Cardinals Winter League Notebook 1-4-12

Mexican Pacific League Playoffs

No Games Scheduled For Tuesday

Wednesday's Games:
Culiacan (2-0) visits Navojoa (0-2) @ 7:30 PM MST
Mexicali (1-1) visits Hermosillo (1-1) @ 7:30 PM MST
Obregon (2-0) visits Guasave (0-2) @ 7:30 PM MST


Venezuelan League Round Robin

Orber Moreno (former Memphis-Magallanes) entered in the seventh and pitched one inning.  He allowed no hits or runs. (g/f:1-2)

Caribes beat Magallanes 3-0
LVBP Official Site Post Game

Les Walrond (former Memphis-La Guaira) started and pitched five innings.  He allowed two hits, two earned runs, three walks, committed one pickoff error, and struck four out for the winning decision (1-0). (g/f:9-1)
Stuart Pomeranz (former Springfield-La Guaira) entered in the sixth and pitched one inning.  He allowed two hits, one earned run, and struck one out. (g/f:1-1)(ir-s:1-1)

La Guaira beat Zulia 11-5
LVBP Official Site Post Game

Wednesday's Games:
Aragua (1-0) visits Magallanes (0-2) @ 7:30 PM VST
Zulia (0-1) visits Caribes (2-0) @ 7:30 PM VST


Dominican League Round Robin

Hector Luna (former St. Louis-Aguilas) started at first base and batted third.  0-for-2 with one RBI, one walk, one sac fly, one fielding error, and assisted in one double play.
Luis Perdomo (former Springfield-Aguilas) entered in the sixth and pitched to two batters.  He allowed one hit and no runs. (g/f:1-0)(ir-s:3-1)
Miguel Batista (former St. Louis-Aguilas) entered in the eighth and pitched one inning.  He allowed two hits, two runs (one earned), and one home run. (g/f:4-0)

Pedro Feliz (former St. Louis-Cibao) started at first base and batted seventh.  2-for-4 with one RBI and one run.
Julian Tavarez (former St. Louis-Cibao) entered in the seventh and pitched to two batters.  He allowed one hit and no runs for the hold (1). (g/f:1-0)

Cibao beat Aguilas 7-2
Listin Diario Post Game

Maikel Cleto (St. Louis-Licey) entered in the sixth and pitched to four batters.  He allowed one hit, one earned run, and two walks. (g/f:1-0)
Oneli Perez (former Memphis-Licey) entered in the eighth and pitched 1.1 innings.  He allowed one hit, no runs, one intentional walk, and struck one out. (g/f:1-1)(ir-s:1-0)
Victor Marte (Memphis-Licey) entered in the tenth and pitched one inning.  He allowed one hit, one earned run, two walks, and struck one out for the losing decision (0-1). (g/f:0-1)(ir-s:2-0)

Pablo Ozuna (former Peoria-Escogido) started at second base and batted second.  0-for-4 with one walk and one strikeout.
Julio Lugo (former St. Louis-Escogido) started at shortstop and batted sixth.  3-for-4 with one two-out RBI and one walk.
Fernando Tatis (former St. Louis-Escogido) started at third base and batted eighth.  0-for-3 with one intentional walk and one strikeout.

Escogido beat Licey 2-1 in 10 innings
Listin Diario Post Game

Notes:
Licey fired manager Rafael Landestoy: Listin Diario

Rafael Furcal (St. Louis) is not playing with Aguilas due to injuries he suffered during the regular season: Cibao Official Site

Cubans 19-year old outfielder Jorge Soler, 23-year old right-handed pitcher Armando Rivero, 24-year old outfielder Henry Urrutia, 26-year old outfielder Gerald Sanchez, and 19-year old left-handed pitcher Luis Omar are all hoping to sign contracts this spring: El Nuevo Herald

Wednesday's Games:
Escogido (5-0) visits Licey (1-5) @ 7:35 PM AST
Cibao (2-3) visits Aguilas (3-3) @ 7:35 PM AST


Nicaraguan League

Granada beat Leon 3-2: LNBP Official Site Post Game
Boer @ Chinandega was postponed due to electrical problems

Notes:
Vicente Padilla (Dodgers-Chinandega) says that no teams have shown any interest in signing him: La Prensa

Wednesday's Games:
Boer (27-17) visits Chinandega (21-22)
Leon (17-27) visits Granada (23-22)


Puerto Rican League

Robinson Cancel (former Memphis-Ponce) started at catcher and batted third.  0-for-4 with one strikeout.
John Rodriguez (former St. Louis-Ponce) started as designated hitter and batted fourth.  1-for-4 with one ground into double play.

Caguas beat Ponce 5-4
Primera Hora Post Game

Ruben Gotay (former Memphis-Mayaguez) started at first base and batted third.  0-for-3 with one walk, one strikeout, and assisted in one double play.
Miguel Negron (former MiLB signing-Mayaguez) started in left field and batted fifth.  0-for-3 with one walk, one strikeout, and grounded into one double play.

Carolina beat Mayaguez 2-0

Notes:
Alex Cintron (Padres-Carolina) was suspended 15 games and fined $1,000 for attacking an umpire: Lider

Wednesday's Games:
Caguas (23-18) visits Carolina (18-23) @ 7:30 PM AST
Mayaguez (20-21) visits Ponce (21-20) @ 7:30 PM AST


Colombian League

Xavier Scruggs (Palm Beach-Cartagena) talks about his final week of the 2011 year: The Cardinal Nation