Cardinals Winter League Notebook 12-3-17: Randy Arozarena Singles, Walks, & Hits A Three-Run Homer; Rangel Ravelo Singles, Homers, & Drives In Three Runs; Ildemaro Vargas Collects Three Singles, One Triple, & Two RBIs

Randy Arozarena - Mayos de Navojoa

Mexican Pacific League:

Alexis Wilson (State College-Culiacan) entered late in the game at catcher.

Culiacan beat Obregon 4-3 in 10 innings
LMP Official Site Post Game

Allen Cordoba (former Johnson City-Hermosillo) started in left field and batted second.  0-for-4 with one strikeout and grounded into one double play.
Efren Navarro (former Memphis-Hermosillo) started in right field and batted third. 0-for-4 with three strikeouts.
Luis Garcia (former New Haven-Hermosillo) started at first base and batted sixth. 0-for-3 with one walk.

Mexicali beat Hermosillo 3-0
LMP Official Site Post Game

Robert Stock (former Palm Beach-Jalisco) entered in the ninth and pitched to three batters.  He allowed one hit, three earned runs, one home run, two walks, and threw one wild pitch for the blown save (1) and losing decision (1-1).  (p-s:18-7)

Randy Arozarena (Springfield-Navojoa) started in right field and batted third.  2-for-4 with one double, one home run, three RBIs, three runs, and one walk.

Navojoa beat Jalisco 8-7
LMP Official Site Post Game

Sunday's Games:
Hermosillo (20-15) visits Mexicali (16-19) @ 3:00 PM PT
Jalisco (19-16) visits Navojoa (18-17) @ 5:00 PM MST
Obregon (13-22) visits Culiacan (20-15) @ 5:05 PM MT
Mochis (14-21) visits Mazatlan (20-15) @ 6:00 PM MT


Venezuelan League:

Rafael Ortega (former Memphis-Caribes) started in centerfield and batted leadoff. 1-for-4 with one run, one walk, one stolen base, and was picked off.
Cesar Valera (former Palm Beach-Caribes) started at second base and moved to shortstop, batting eighth.  1-for-4 with one two-out RBI and one strikeout.
Roberto Canache (former Johnson City-Caribes) entered in the fifth and pitched to three batters.  He allowed two hits, three runs (one earned), and one throwing error.  (p-s:9-6)(g/f:1-0)(ir-s:2-2)

Rayder Ascanio (Palm Beach-Magallanes) started at shortstop and batted leadoff.  2-for-4 with one double, one RBI, one run, and one strikeout.
Jose Martinez (former Springfield-Magallanes) started at third base and batted eighth.  1-for-3 with one run and one hit by pitch.

Magallanes beat Caribes 7-3
LVBP Official Site Post Game

Ildemaro Vargas (former Springfield-Lara) started at second base and batted leadoff.  4-for-6 with one triple, two RBIs, and three runs.
Rangel Ravelo (Memphis-Lara) started at first base and batted third.  2-for-5 with one home run, three RBIs, two runs, one strikeout, grounded into one double play, and assisted in two double plays.

Lara beat Zulia 14-5
LVBP Official Site Post Game

Wilfredo Tovar (Memphis-Caracas) started at second base and batted second.  1-for-5 with one run and assisted in one double play.

Caracas beat Aragua 10-3
LVBP Official Site Post Game

Imeldo Diaz (Johnson City-Margarita) started at shortstop and batted eighth.  1-for-3 with one sacrifice.

Margarita beat La Guaira 3-1
LVBP Official Site Post Game

Notes:
Breyvic Valera (St. Louis-Margarita) is still dealing with the flu: LVBP Official Site

Sunday's Games:
Zulia (17-15) visits Lara (15-17) @ 2:00 PM VET
Caribes (16-19) visits Caracas (23-12) @ 5:00 PM VET
Magallanes (19-16) visits Aragua (18-14) @ 5:00 PM VET
La Guaira (13-20) visits Margarita (13-21) @ 5:00 PM VET


Venezuelan Parallel League:

Stats:
Carlos Talavera (Johnson City-Margarita/Aragua) has played in 18 games going 15-for-58 (.259) with two doubles, three triples, one home run, four RBIs, 26 total bases, ten runs, 15 walks, one hit by pitch, one sacrifice, one stolen base, 17 strikeouts, one caught stealing, .419 OBP, and .448 SLG.

Juan Gonzalez (former Memphis-La Guaira) has made one relief appearance posting a 0-0 record, 0.00 ERA, and 1.00 WHIP.  He's allowed one hit and no runs over one inning.
Anderson Gerdel (former Palm Beach-La Guaira) has made three relief appearances posting a 1-0 record, 2.45 ERA, and 1.63 WHIP.  He's allowed five hits, one earned run, one walk, and struck two out over 3.2 innings.
Jose Gomez (former Johnson City-La Guaira) had made 11 appearances (five stats) posting a 0-2 record, 4.28 ERA,  1.61 WHIP, and one save.  He's allowed 31 hits, 16 runs (13 earned), three home runs, 13 walks, hit three batters, thrown two wild pitches, and struck 20 out over 27.1 innings.

No Games Scheduled For Sunday


Dominican League:

Eliezer Alvarez (former Springfield-Escogido) entered late in the game as a pinch runner and scored one run.

Escogido beat Cibaenas 2-1 in 11 innings
LIDOM Official Site Post Game

Donovan Solano (former Memphis-Licey) started at third base and batted seventh.  1-for-4 with one double, one run, and one strikeout.

Licey beat Cibao 3-1
LIDOM Official Site Post Game

Audry Perez (former St. Louis-Estrellas) started as designated hitter and batted seventh.  1-for-3 with one two-out RBI.
Alberto Rosario (St. Louis free agent-Estrellas) started at catcher and batted ninth.  0-for-3 at the plate.

Azucareros beat Estrellas 7-4
LIDOM Official Site Post Game

Sunday's Games:
Estrellas (16-9) visits Cibaenas (14-12) @ 5:00 PM AST
Cibao (16-10) visits Azucareros (10-17) @ 5:00 PM AST
Escogido (12-15) visits Licey (11-16) @ 5:00 PM AST


Nicaraguan League:

Edgard Montiel (former DSL-Chinandega) started as designated hitter and batted fourth.  0-for-4 with one strikeout and grounded into one double play.
Curt Smith (former Springfield-Chinandega) started in right field and batted sixth. 0-for-2 with one walk.

Rivas beat Chinandega 7-1
LBPN Official Site Post Game

Sunday's Games:
Chinandega (13-14) visits Boer (14-13)
Leon (12-15) visits Rivas (15-12)


U-23 World Cup:

Stats:
Julio Rodriguez (Johnson City-Dominican Republic) has played in six games going 6-for-16 (375) with one double, one home run, four RBIs, ten total bases, two runs, one walk, two strikeouts, .412 OBP, .625 SLG, and 1.037 OPS.
Yariel Gonzalez (State College-Puerto Rico) has played in seven games going 11-for-31 (.355) with four doubles, two home runs, nine RBIs, 21 total bases, six runs, three walks, one strikeout, .412 OBP, .677 SLG, and 1.089 OPS.
Dariel Gomez (GCL-Dominican Republic) has played in seven games going 6-for-19 (.316) with one home run, five RBIs, nine total bases, six runs, one sac fly, seven walks, eight strikeouts, .481 OBP, .474 SLG, and .955 OPS.
Delvin Perez (Johnson City-Puerto Rico) has played in eight games going 6-for-23 (.261) with one triple, two RBIs, eight total bases, five runs, one walk, four strikeouts, .320 OBP, .348 SLG, and .668 OPS.
Edmundo Sosa (Palm Beach-Panama) has played in eight games going 8-for-32 (.250) with four doubles, one home run, six RBIs, 15 total bases, nine runs, one sac fly, two walks, six strikeouts, .306 OBP, .469 SLG, and .774 OPS.
Ricardo Bautista (State College-Puerto Rico) has played in seven games going 2-for-11 (.182) with one RBI, two total bases, one run, one walk, two strikeouts, .250 OBP, .182 SLG, and .432 OPS.

Sunday's Games:
Cuba (3-5) visits Panama (5-3) @ 10:00 AM
Puerto Rico (5-3) visits Dominican Republic (6-2) @ 10:00 AM
Mexico (6-2) visits Colombia (8-3) @ 5:00 PM

Cardinals Winter League Notebook 11-29-17: Mike Mayers Strikes Out Seven & Allows One Run Over Five Innings For The Win; Miguel Socolovich Strikes Out Two Of Three Batters; Robert Stock Strikes Out One Over One Hitless/Scoreless Inning

Mike Mayers - Leones del Escogido

Mexican Pacific League:

Efren Navarro (former Memphis-Hermosillo) started in right field and batted third.  1-for-4 with one run and grounded into one double play.
Allen Cordoba (former Johnson City-Hermosillo) started in left field and batted sixth.  1-for-4 with two strikeouts and one outfield assist.

Josh Zeid (Memphis free agent-Jalisco) entered in the seventh and pitched to one batter.  He allowed no hits or runs for the hold (1).  (p-s:3-3)(g/f:0-1)(ir-s:1-0)
Robert Stock (former Palm Beach-Jalisco) entered in the ninth and pitched one inning.  He allowed no hits or runs, and struck one out.  (p-s:15-8)(g/f:2-0)

Jalisco beat Hermosillo 9-4
LMP Official Site Post Game

Randy Arozarena (Springfield-Navojoa) started in centerfield and batted leadoff.  2-for-3 with one run, one walk, one hit by pitch, and one caught stealing.

Obregon beat Navojoa 5-3
LMP Official Site Post Game

Notes:
Niko Vasquez (former Springfield-Obregon) and Maikel Cleto (former St. Louis-Mochis) were both deactivated by their respective teams: LMP Official Site

Wednesday's Games:
Hermosillo (24-18) visits Jalisco (21-21) @ 7:15 PM CT
Navojoa (21-21) visits Obregon (17-25) @ 7:10 PM MST
Mexicali (21-21) visits Mochis (16-26) @ 7:30 PM MT
Mazatlan (26-16) visits Culiacan (22-20) @ 7:35 PM MT


Venezuelan League:

Rafael Ortega (former Memphis-Caribes) started in centerfield and batted leadoff.  0-for-4 with one strikeout.
Cesar Valera (former Palm Beach-Caribes) started at second base and batted seventh.  1-for-3 with one double, one sacrifice, grounded into one double play, and assisted in one double play.

Aragua beat Caribes 3-2
LVBP Official Site Post Game

Wilfredo Tovar (Memphis-Caracas) started at second base and batted second.  1-for-5 with one run and assisted in one double play.
Miguel Socolovich (St. Louis free agent-Caracas) entered in the eighth and pitched one inning.  He allowed no hits or runs, and struck two out.  (p-s:16-10)

Breyvic Valera (St. Louis-Margarita) started at second base and batted second.  0-for-4 with one ground into double play and assisted in four double plays.
Eduardo Sanchez (former St. Louis-Margarita) entered in the eighth and pitched one inning.  He allowed one hit, one earned run, one home run, two walks, and struck one out.  (p-s:22-10)(g/f:1-0)

Caracas beat Margarita 6-1
LVBP Official Site Post Game

Jose Martinez (former Springfield-Magallanes) started as designated hitter and batted second.  0-for-3 with one ground into double play.
Ronny Cedeno (former St. Louis-Magallanes) started at third base and batted fifth.  0-for-4 with one strikeout, grounded into one double play, and was picked off.
Rayder Ascanio (Palm Beach-Magallanes) started at shortstop and batted eighth.  1-for-2 with one sacrifice.

Magallanes beat Zulia 2-1
LVBP Official Site Post Game

Notes:
Ildemaro Vargas (former Springfield-Lara) remains the same since he first joined Lara: LVBP Official Site

Jose 'Cafecito' Martinez (St. Louis-La Guaira) was removed from the La Guaira active roster: El Emergente

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

Wednesday's Games:
Caribes (18-24) visits Lara (20-19) @ 7:00 PM VET
Caracas (26-16) visits Margarita (15-26) @ 7:00 PM VET
Magallanes (24-18) visits Zulia (20-20) @ 7:00 PM VET
Aragua (23-17) visits La Guaira (17-23) @ 7:00 PM VET


Venezuelan Parallel League:

Anderson Gerdel (former Palm Beach-La Guaira) entered in the eighth and pitched one inning.  He allowed no hits or runs.

La Guaira beat Philadelphia 6-1

Carlos Talavera (Johnson City-Margarita/Aragua) started in centerfield and batted fifth.  0-for-2 with two walks and two strikeouts.

Margarita-Aragua beat Boston 7-0

Wednesday's Games:
La Guaira (12-13-4) visits Magallanes (8-21-1) @ 9:00 AM VET
Margarita-Aragua (17-8-4) visits Philadelphia (9-18-5) @ 10:00 AM VET


Dominican League:

Luis Cruz (former Memphis-Azucareros) entered late in the game at catcher.

Eliezer Alvarez (former Springfield-Escogido) entered late in the game as a pinch runner.
Mike Mayers (Memphis-Escogido) started and pitched five innings.  He allowed one hit, one earned run, one walk, hit one batter, and struck seven out for the winning decision (2-1).  (g/f:1-6)

Escogido beat Azucareros 6-1
LIDOM Official Site Post Game

Alberto Rosario (St. Louis free agent-Estrellas) started at catcher and batted eighth.  0-for-2 with one hit by pitch and allowed two stolen bases.

Estrellas beat Cibao 3-2 in 11 innings
LIDOM Official Site Post Game

Notes:
Donovan Solano (former Memphis-Licey) collected two hits in his first game in the Parallel League as Licey beat Escogido 8-4: Licey Official Site

Magneuris Sierra (St. Louis-Azucareros) was removed from the Azucareros active roster: Azucareros Official Twitter

Wednesday's Games:
Estrellas (19-13) visits Licey (16-18) @ 7:15 PM AST
Cibaenas (19-14) visits Azucareros (10-17) @ 7:30 PM AST
Escogido (12-15) visits Cibao (16-10) @ 7:30 PM AST


Nicaraguan League:

Edgard Montiel (former DSL-Chinandega) started at first base and batted fourth.  1-for-4 at the plate.
Curt Smith (former Springfield-Chinandega) started as designated hitter and batted sixth.  0-for-2 with one walk.

Boer beat Chinandega 1-0
LBPN Official Site Post Game

Wednesday's Games:
Rivas (13-11) visits Leon (10-14)
Chinandega (12-12) visits Boer (13-11)


U-23 World Cup:

Stats:
Yariel Gonzalez (State College-Puerto Rico) has played in four games going 8-for-17 (.471) with three doubles, one home run, five RBIs, 14 total bases, three runs, two walks, one strikeout, .526 OBP, .824 SLG, and 1.350 OPS.
Julio Rodriguez (Johnson City-Dominican Republic) has played in four games going 5-for-11 (.455) with one double, two RBIs, six total bases, one run, one walk, .500 OBP, .545 SLG, and 1.045 OPS.
Dariel Gomez (GCL-Dominican Republic) has played in five games going 5-for-13 (.385) with three RBIs, five total bases, five runs, seven walks, one sac fly, three strikeouts, .571 OBP, .385 SLG, and .956 OPS.
Edmundo Sosa (Palm Beach-Panama) has played in five games going 6-for-22 (.333) with three doubles, one home run, five RBIs, 12 total bases, eight runs, one walk, three strikeouts, grounded into one double play, .333 OBP, .545 SLG, and .879 OPS.
Delvin Perez (Johnson City-Puerto Rico) has played in five games going 2-for-12 (.167) with one RBI, two total bases, three runs, one walk, three strikeouts, and grounded into one double play, .286 OBP, .167 SLG, and .452 OPS.
Ricardo Bautista (State College-Puerto Rico) has played in four games going 1-for-9 (.111) with one total base, one run, one walk, two strikeouts, .200 OBP, .111 SLG, and .311 OPS.

Wednesday's Games:
Argentina (0-5) visits Hondorus (2-3) @ 10:00 AM
Colombia (2-3) visits Costa Rica (1-4) @ 10:00 AM
Peru (0-5) visits Brazil (2-3) @ 2:00 PM
Mexico (4-1) visits Puerto Rico (4-1) @ 2:00 PM
Dominican Republic (4-1) visits Venezuela (4-1) @ 2:00 PM
Cuba (3-2) visits Panama (4-1) @ 7:00 PM

Cardinals Winter League Notebook 11-20-17: Jose 'Cafecito' Martinez Homers & Drives In Three Runs; Nick Additon Strikes Out Five Over Five Scoreless Innings For The Win; Raul Valdes Strikes Out Six & Allows One Run Over Six Innings

Jose 'Cafecito' Martinez - Tiburones de La Guaira

Mexican Pacific League:

Jesus Cruz (State College-Jalisco) entered in the seventh and pitched one inning.  He allowed one hit, no runs, hit one batter, and struck two out for the winning decision (3-1).  (p-s:24-17)(g/f:1-0)
Robert Stock (former Palm Beach-Jalisco) entered in the ninth and pitched one inning.  He allowed no hits or runs, and one walk for the save (8).  (p-s:10-4)(g/f:1-2)

Jalisco beat Culiacan 5-2
LMP Official Site Post Game

Maikel Cleto (former St. Louis-Mochis) entered in the ninth and pitched one inning.  He allowed no hits, one earned run, one walk, and hit one batter.  (p-s:17-8)(g/f:1-2)

Mazatlan beat Mochis 4-1
LMP Official Site Post Game

Randy Arozarena (Springfield-Navojoa) started in centerfield and batted leadoff.  2-for-5 with one double, one run, one strikeout, and one caught stealing.

Navojoa beat Mexicali 4-2
LMP Official Site Post Game

Niko Vasquez (former Springfield-Obregon) started at shortstop and batted seventh.  0-for-4 at the plate.

Efren Navarro (former Memphis-Hermosillo) started in left field and moved to first base, batting third.  1-for-3 with two runs, one walk, and assisted in one double play.

Hermosillo beat Obregon 6-3
LMP Official Site Post Game

Monday's Games:
All-Star Game: North (0-0) visits South (0-0) @ 5:00 PM MST


Venezuelan League:

Rafael Ortega (former Memphis-Caribes) started in centerfield and batted leadoff.  1-for-3 with one two-out RBI, one run, and two walks.
Cesar Valera (former Palm Beach-Caribes) started at second base and batted eighth.  1-for-4 with one RBI, one strikeout, and assisted in two double plays.

Caribes beat Zulia 6-5
LVBP Official Site Post Game

Jose Martinez (St. Louis-La Guaira) started at first base and batted third.  1-for-3 with one home run, three RBIs, one run, and one sac fly.

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

Wilfredo Tovar (Memphis-Caracas) started at shortstop and batted second.  0-for-3 with one walk and assisted in two double plays.
Miguel Socolovich (St. Louis free agent-Caracas) entered in the eighth and pitched one inning.  He allowed no hits or runs.  (p-s:10-8)(g/f:1-2)

Rangel Ravelo (Memphis-Lara) started at first base and batted third.  0-for-3 with one walk and one strikeout, grounded into one double play, and assisted in two double plays.
Ildemaro Vargas (former Springfield-Lara) started at second base and batted seventh.  1-for-4 and assisted in one double play.
Gabriel Lino (Memphis free agent-Lara) started at catcher and batted ninth. 1-for-3 with one strikeout.
Fabian Blanco (Johnson City-Lara) entered in the ninth and pitched one inning.  He allowed no hits or runs, and struck two out.  (p-s:19-13)(g/f:2-0)

Caracas beat Lara 4-1
LVBP Official Site Post Game

Ronny Cedeno (former St. Louis-Magallanes) started at second base and batted second.  2-for-5 with one run and one strikeout.
Rayder Ascanio (Palm Beach-Magallanes) started at shortstop and batted ninth.  1-for-3 with one walk and one strikeout.

Imeldo Diaz (Johnson City-Margarita) started at shortstop and batted eighth.  1-for-3 with one RBI, one run, one walk, and assisted in one double play.
Kender Villegas (former Palm Beach-Margarita) entered in the seventh and pitched to three batters.  He allowed one hit and no runs.  (p-s:9-6)(g/f:1-1)(ir-s:1-0)

Margarita beat Magallanes 6-1
LVBP Official Site Post Game

Notes:
Corey Baker (former Memphis-Caracas) was placed on the 14-day inactive list: LVBP Official Site

Monday's Games:
Magallanes (19-16) visits Margarita (13-21) @ 6:00 PM VET
Caribes (16-19) visits Lara (15-17) @ 7:00 PM VET


Venezuelan Parallel League:

Monday's Games:
Philadelphia (7-15-4) visits Magallanes (7-17-1) @ 9:00 AM VET
Margarita-Aragua (12-7-4) visits La Guaira (9-11-3) @ 10:00 AM VET
Lara (13-11-2) visits Boston (19-6-2) @ 11:00 AM VET


Dominican League:

Eugenio Velez (former Memphis-Azucareros) entered late in the game as a pinch hitter and batted eighth.  0-for-1 at the plate.
Raul Valdes (former St. Louis-Azucareros) started and pitched six innings.  He allowed eight hits, one unearned run, two walks, and struck six out for the losing decision (0-3).  (g/f:2-6)

Nick Additon (former Memphis-Escogido) started and pitched five innings.  He allowed five hits, no runs, and struck five out for the winning decision (1-0).  (g/f:2-6)

Escogido beat Azucareros 1-0
LIDOM Official Site Post Game

Notes:
Audry Perez (former St. Louis-Estrellas) says it is much harder to hit in the LIDOM than the MiLB: Estrellas Official Site

Monday's Games:
Licey (11-16) visits Cibao (16-10) @ 7:30 PM AST
Estrellas (16-9) visits Cibaenas (14-12) @ 8:00 PM AST


Nicaraguan League:

Curt Smith (former Springfield-Chinandega) started in right field and batted fourth.  1-for-4 with one walk and one strikeout.
Edgard Montiel (former DSL-Chinandega) started as designated hitter and batted sixth.  0-for-2 with two walks and one strikeout.

Rivas beat Chinandega 4-2
LBPN Official Site Post Game

No Games Scheduled For Monday


Colombian League:

Ramon Ulacio (former GCL-Monteria) started and pitched three innings as Monteria beat Barranquilla 5-4: LCBP Official Site

No Games Scheduled For Monday


U-23 World Cup (November 22, 2017):

Notes:
Yadier Molina (St. Louis-Puerto Rico MGR) is happy with the team he has put together: Primera Hora and El Vocero


Asia Winter Baseball League (November 25, 2017):

Notes:
Schedule: CPBL English

Cardinals Winter League Notebook 11-19-17: Edmundo Sosa Finished AFL Season With Slash Line .305/.359/.356; Evan MacLane Strikes Out Five & Allows One Run Over Five Innings For The Win; Edgard Montiel Singles, Doubles, Triples, & Drives In Two Runs

Edmundo Sosa - Surprise Saguaros

Arizona Fall League:

Peoria beat Mesa 8-2 in the championship game

Final Stats:
Andrew Knizner (Springfield-Surprise) played in 17 games going 24-for-67 (.358) with three doubles, three home runs, 12 RBIs, 36 total bases, eight runs, four walks, 11 strikeouts, .403 OBP, .537 SLG, and .940 OPS.
Ian Rice (former 2012 draft selection-Mesa) played in 13 games going 14-for-45 (.311) with seven doubles, seven RBIs, 21 total bases, five runs, seven walks, 11 strikeouts, .415 OBP, .467 SLG, and .882 OPS.
Edmundo Sosa (Palm Beach-Surprise) played in 17 games going 18-for-59 (.305) with one double, one triple, seven RBIs, 21 total bases, ten runs, three walks, 12 strikeouts, one caught stealing, .359 OBP, .356 SLG, and .715 OPS.
Peter Mooney (former 2010 draft selection-Salt River) played in 23 games going 20-for-72 (.278) with two doubles, five RBIs, 22 total bases, seven runs, four walks, two stolen bases, nine strikeouts, one caught stealing, .321 OBP, .306 SLG, and .626 OPS.
Oscar Mercado (Springfield-Surprise) played in 22 games going 23-for-87 (.264) with five doubles, 11 RBIs, 28 total bases, nine runs, 14 walks, six stolen bases, 18 strikeouts, .363 OBP, .322 SLG, and .685 OPS.
Aramis Garcia (former 2011 draft selection-Scottsdale) played in 13 games going 14-for-54 (.259) with one double, one home run, 12 RBIs, 18 total bases, four runs, one walk, 15 strikeouts, .293 OBP, .333 SLG, and .626 OPS.
Charlie Tilson (former Memphis-Glendale) played in nine games going 6-for-32 (.188) with two doubles, four RBIs, eight total bases, four runs, seven walks, one stolen base, seven strikeouts, one caught stealing, .325 OBP, .250 SLG, and .575 OPS.
John Nogowski (Springfield-Surprise) played in nine games going 6-for-32 (.188) with four doubles, two RBIs, ten total bases, four runs, three walks, seven strikeouts, .257 OBP, .313 SLG, and .570 OPS.

Sandy Alcantara (St. Louis-Surprise) made five starts posting a 1-2 record, 4.20 ERA, and 1..27 WHIP.  He allowed 11 hits, seven earned runs, two home runs, eight walks, hit two batters, and struck 14 out over 15 innings.
Josh Lucas (St. Louis-Surprise) made 12 relief appearances posting a 1-2 record, 5.25 ERA, 1.42 WHIP, one hold, and one save.  He allowed 14 hits, eight runs (seven earned), two home runs, three walks, hit one batter, and struck 13 out over 12 innings.
Arturo Reyes (Memphis-Surprise) made ten relief appearances posting a 0-0 record, 6.23 ERA, 1.54 WHIP, two holds, and one save.  He allowed 18 hits, nine earned runs, one home run, two walks, and struck 12 out over 13 innings.
Jordan Hicks (Palm Beach-Surprise) made nine appearances (one start) posting a 0-2 record, 6.32 ERA, and 1.66 WHIP.  He allowed 20 hits, 13 runs (11 earned), two home runs, six walks, hit one batter, and struck 16 out over 15.2 innings.


Mexican Pacific League:

Josh Zeid (Memphis free agent-Jalisco) entered in the eighth and pitched to four batters.  He allowed one hit, no runs, one walk, threw one wild pitch, and struck one out for the winning decision (1-0).  (p-s:26-14)(g/f:0-1)
Robert Stock (former Palm Beach-Jalisco) entered in the ninth and pitched one inning.  He allowed three hits, one earned run, and struck two out for the save (7).  (p-s:21-18)

Jalisco beat Culiacan 6-4
LMP Official Site Post Game

Niko Vasquez (former Springfield-Obregon) started at shortstop and batted seventh.  0-for-3 with one run, one walk, one strikeout, and assisted in one double play.

Efren Navarro (former Memphis-Hermosillo) started in left field and batted third.  0-for-4 with three strikeouts.

Obregon beat Hermosillo 7-0
LMP Official Site Post Game

Randy Arozarena (Springfield-Navojoa) started in centerfield and moved to left, batting leadoff.  2-for-4 with one double, one home run, one RBI, one run, one walk, and two stolen bases.

Navojoa beat Mexicali 3-2 in 10 innings
LMP Official Site Post Game

Sunday's Games:
Culiacan (20-14) visits Jalisco (18-16) @ 1:00 PM CT
Mazatlan (19-15) visits Mochis (14-20) @ 4:00 PM MT
Mexicali (16-18) visits Navojoa (17-17) @ 5:00 PM MST
Obregon (13-21) visits Hermosillo (19-15) @ 5:00 PM MST


Venezuelan League:

Rafael Ortega (former Memphis-Caribes) started in centerfield and batted leadoff.  2-for-5 at the plate.
Cesar Valera (former Palm Beach-Caribes) started at third base and batted ninth.  1-for-4 with two strikeouts.

Zulia beat Caribes 6-3
LVBP Official Site Post Game

Wilfredo Tovar (Memphis-Caracas) started at shortstop and batted second. 1-for-4 with one strikeout and assisted in one double play.

Caracas beat Aragua 3-2
LVBP Official Site Post Game

Jose Martinez (St. Louis-La Guaira) started at first base and batted third.  1-for-3 with one double, one two-out RBI, one run, one walk, one strikeout, and assisted in one double play.

Lara beat La Guaira 8-4
LVBP Official Site Post Game

Ronny Cedeno (former St. Louis-Magallanes) started at shortstop and batted second.  0-for-4 with one run, one walk, and one strikeout.
Pedro Rodriguez (former MiLB signing-Magallanes) entered in the seventh and pitched 1.1 innings.  He allowed two hits, one earned run, and threw one wild pitch for the hold (3).  (p-s:19-12)(g/f:3-0)

Imeldo Diaz (Johnson City-Margarita) started at shortstop and batted eighth.  1-for-3 with one walk, one strikeout, and assisted in one double play.
Eduardo Sanchez (former St. Louis-Margarita) entered in the eighth and pitched one inning.  He allowed two hits, no runs, and struck one out.  (p-s:19-10)(g/f:2-0)

Margarita beat Magallanes 5-4
LVBP Official Site Post Game

Notes:
Jerome Williams (former St. Louis-Magallanes) was placed on the 14-day restricted list: LVBP Official Site

Ildemaro Vargas (former Springfield-Lara) is expected to debut on Sunday with Lara: LVBP Official Site

Sunday's Games:
Caribes (15-19) visits Zulia (17-14) @ 1:00 PM VET
Aragua (18-13) visits La Guaira (12-20) @ 1:00 PM VET
Caracas (22-12) visits Lara (15-16) @ 5:00 PM VET
Magallanes (19-15) visits Margarita (12-21) @ 5:00 PM VET


Venezuelan Parallel League:

Stats:
Imeldo Diaz (Johnson City-Margarita) has played in 17 games going 20-for-60 (.333) with six doubles, one triple, ten RBIs, 28 total bases, 14 runs, nine walks, one sac fly, three stolen bases, six strikeouts, three caught stealing, .414 OBP, and .467 SLG.
Carlos Talavera (Johnson City-Aragua) has played in 12 games going 12-for-41 (.293) with two doubles, two triples, one home run, four RBIs, 21 total bases, nine runs, 11 walks, one hit by pitch, one sacrifice, one stolen base, eight strikeouts, one caught stealing, .453 OBP, and .512 SLG.

Andreson Gerdel (former Palm Beach-La Guaira) has made one relief appearance posting a 1-0 record, 0.00 ERA, and 2.00 WHIP.  He's allowed one hit, no runs, one walk, and struck one out over one inning.
Fabian Blanco (Johnson City-Lara) has made four appearances (one start) posting a 0-0 record, 3.00 ERA, and 1.67 WHIP.  He's allowed 12 hits, four runs (three earned), three walks, threw two wild pitches, and struck six out over nine innings.
Jose Gomez (former Johnson City-La Guaira) has made seven appearances (four starts) posting a 0-1 record, 3.86 ERA, and 1.66 WHIP.  He's allowed 24 hits, nine runs (eight earned), three home runs, seven walks, hit three batters, threw one wild pitch, and struck 17 out over 18.2 innings.

No Games Scheduled For Sunday


Dominican League:

Audry Perez (former St. Louis-Estrellas) started at catcher and batted seventh.  1-for-4 with one RBI and two strikeouts.
Evan MacLane (former St. Louis-Estrellas) started and pitched five innings.  He allowed two hits, one unearned run, two walks, threw one wild pitch, and struck five out for the winning decision (2-1).  (g/f:4-2)

Estrellas beat Licey 7-2
LIDOM Official Site Post Game

Magneuris Sierra (St. Louis-Azucareros) entered late in the game in left field and scored one run as a pinch runner.
Eugenio Velez (former Memphis-Azucareros) entered late in the game as a pinch hitter and batted eighth.  0-for-1 with one run.

Azucareros beat Cibaenas 2-0
LIDOM Official Site Post Game

Sunday's Games:
Azucareros (10-16) visits Escogido (11-15) @ 4:00 PM AST
Cibao (16-10) visits Estrellas (16-9) @ 5:00 PM AST
Licey (11-15) visits Cibaenas (13-12) @ 5:00 PM AST


Nicaraguan League:

Curt Smith (former Springfield-Chinandega) started in right field and batted fourth.  1-for-3 with one double, one run, and one walk.
Edgard Montiel (former DSL-Chinandega) started as designated hitter and batted sixth.  3-for-4 with one double, one triple, two RBIs, and one strikeout.

Chinandega beat Leon 3-1
LBPN Official Site Post Game

Sunday's Games:
Boer (9-8) vists Leon (6-11)
Rivas (8-9) visits Chinandega (11-6)


Colombian League:

Geddy Guerra (former VSL-Monteria) started and pitched seven innings for the win and Jonathan Escudero (former Palm Beach-Barranquilla) started and pitched five and two-thirds innings for the loss as Monteria beat Barranquilla 10-2: LCBP Official Site

Sunday's Games:
Barranquilla (7-5) visits Monteria (8-4) @ 5:00 PM
Cartagena (3-9) visits Sincelejo (6-6) @ 4:00 PM

Cardinals Winter League Notebook 11-16-17: Ronny Cedeno Singles Twice, Doubles, & Drives In Two Runs; Robert Stock Strikes Out Two Of Three Batters Faced For The Save; Maikel Cleto, Efren Navarro, Cedric Hunter, & Randy Arozarena Named 2017 LMP All-Stars

Ronny Cedeno - Navegantes del Magallanes

Arizona Fall League:

Oscar Mercado (Springfield-Surprise) started in centerfield and batted second.  1-for-3 with one double, one RBI, one run, one walk, and one strikeout.
John Nogowski (Springfield-Surprise) started at first base and batted fourth.  0-for-4 with two strikeouts.
Jordan Hicks (Palm Beach-Surprise) started and pitched three innings.  He allowed two hits, one unearned run, and struck two out.  (p-s:43-29)(g/f:5-2)

Mesa beat Surprise 5-2
MLB Official Site Post Game

Peter Mooney (former 2010 draft selection-Salt River) started at shortstop and batted ninth.  1-for-3 with one RBI, one sacrifice, and grounded into one double play.

Charlie Tilson (former Memphis-Glendale) started in centerfield and batted second.  0-for-3 with one run, one walk, two strikeouts, and one fielding error.

Glendale beat Salt River 5-4
MLB Official Site Post Game

Aramis Garcia (former 2011 draft selection-Scottsdale) started at first base and batted fourth.  0-for-3 with one walk and assisted in one double play.

Peoria beat Scottsdale 4-1
MLB Official Site Post Game

Thursday's Games:
Glendale (15-14) visits Salt River (13-14-2) @ 12:35 PM MST
Scottsdale (12-16-1) visits Peoria (17-12) @ 12:35 PM MST
Surprise (12-17) visits Mesa 16-12-1) @ 12:35 PM MST


Mexican Pacific League:

Robert Stock (former Palm Beach-Jalisco) entered in the ninth and pitched one inning.  He allowed no hits or runs, and struck two out for the save (6).  (p-s:14-9)(g/f:0-1)

Jalisco beat Mochis 3-2
LMP Official Site Post Game

Niko Vasquez (former Springfield-Obregon) started at shortstop and batted fourth.  0-for-2 with two walks and one strikeout.
Cedric Hunter (former Memphis-Obregon) started as designated hitter and batted fifth.  1-for-4 with one strikeout.

Randy Arozarena (Springfield-Navojoa) started in cneterfield and moved to left, batting leadoff.  2-for-3 with one double, one run, one hit by pitch, one stolen base, and one strikeout.

Navojoa beat Obregon 6-1
LMP Official Site Post Game

Efren Navarro (former Memphis-Hermosillo) started in left field and moved to first base, batting third.  2-for-5 with two runs.

Hermosillo beat Mazatlan 9-7
LMP Official Site Post Game

Notes:
Maikel Cleto (former St. Louis-Mochis), Efren Navarro (former Memphis-Hermosillo), Cedric Hunter (former Memphis-Obregon), and Randy Arozarena (Springfield-Navojoa) were all named 2017 LMP All-Stars: LMP Official Site

Thursday's Games:
Mochis (13-18) visits Jalisco (17-14) @ 7:15 PM CT
Obregon (11-20) visits Navojoa (15-16) @ 7:30 PM MST
Mexicali (15-16) visits Culiacan (19-12) @ 7:35 PM MT
Hermosillo (17-14) visits Mazatlan (17-14) @ 8:00 PM MT


Venezuelan League:

Ronny Cedeno (former St. Louis-Magallanes) started at shortstop and moved to second base, batting second.  3-for-5 with one double, two RBIs, two runs, and assisted in three double plays.
Rayder Ascanio (Palm Beach-Magallanes) entered late in the game at shortstop, batting seventh.  0-for-1 with one run.
Pedro Rodriguez (former MiLB signing-Magallanes) entered in the eighth and pitched one inning.  He allowed no hits or runs, and struck one out for the hold (2).  (p-s:10-8)(g/f:2-0)

Magallanes beat Zulia 12-10
LVBP Official Site Post Game

Rangel Ravelo (Memphis-Lara) started at first base and batted third.  1-for-3 with one intentional walk, grounded into one double play, and assisted in one double play.

Imeldo Diaz (Johnson City-Margarita) entered late in the game as a pinch runner.
Kender Villegas (former Palm Beach-Margarita) entered in the ninth and pitched one inning.  He allowed two hits, no runs, and struck one out.  (p-s:8-6)(g/f:1-0)

Lara beat Margarita 3-1
LVBP Official Site Post Game

Rafael Ortega (former Memphis-Caribes) started in centerfield and batted leadoff.  1-for-4 with one RBI, one run, one walk, and two strikeouts.
Cesar Valera (former Palm Beach-Caribes) started at third base and batted eighth.  1-for-4 with one two-out RBI, one run, one strikeout, and assisted in one double play.

Carlos Talavera (Johnson City-Aragua) started in right field and batted leadoff.  2-for-2 with one run, two walks, and one throwing error.

Caribes beat Aragua 8-4
LVBP Official Site Post Game

Jose Martinez (St. Louis-La Guaira) started as designated hitter and batted third.  0-for-4 with one walk.

Wilfredo Tovar (Memphis-Caracas) started at second base an batted second.  0-for-5 with two runs and one walk.
Miguel Socolovich (St. Louis free agent-Caracas) entered in the seventh and pitched one inning.  He allowed one hit an no runs for the hold (1).  (p-s:10-7)(g/f:2-0)

Caracas beat La Guaira 6-5 in 11 innings
LVBP Official Site Post Game

Notes:
Miguel Socolovich (St. Louis free agent-Caracas) recommended Anthony Garcia (Memphis free agent-Caracas) to Caracas: LVBP Official Site and Caracas Official Site

Thursday's Games:
Caribes (14-17) visits Magallanes (18-13) @ 7:00 PM VET
La Guaira (11-18) visits Margarita (11-19) @ 7:00 PM VET
Aragua (18-10) visits Caracas (19-12) @ 7:00 PM VET


Dominican League:

Magneuris Sierra (St. Louis-Azucareros) started in centerfield and batted eighth.  1-for-3 with one two-out RBI and one strikeout.

Cibao beat Azucareros 6-4
LIDOM Official Site Post Game

Thursday's Games:
Escogido (10-14) visits Licey (10-14) @ 7:15 PM AST
Cibaenas (13-10) visits Estrellas (14-9) @ 7:30 PM AST


Nicaraguan League:

Fidencio Flores (former GCL-Boer) started and itched two innings.  He allowed two hits, one earned run, and struck three out.  (g/f:2-0)

Boer beat Rivas 7-1
LBPN Official Site Post Game

Curt Smith (former Springfield-Chinandega) started in right field and batted fourth.  2-for-4 with one run.
Edgard Montiel (former DSL-Chinandega) started as designated hitter and batted sixth.  1-for-4 with one run.

Chinandega beat Leon 4-2
LBPN Official Site Post Game

No Games Scheduled For Thursday

Cardinals Winter League Notebook 11-14-17: Robert Stock Has Struck Out Ten Over 11.2 Scoreless Innings & Earned Five Saves In 12 Games; Imeldo Diaz Singles, Walks Twice, & Drives In Two Runs; Andrew Knizner Singles Three Times

Robert Stock - Charros de Jalisco

Arizona Fall League:

Andrew Knizner (Springfield-Surprise) started at first base and batted third.  3-for-4 at the plate.
John Nogowski (Springfield-Surprise) started in left field and moved to right, batting seventh.  0-for-4 at the plate.

Scottsdale beat Surprise 2-0
MLB Official Site Post Game

Tuesday's Games:
Glendale (13-14) visits Mesa (15-11-1) @ 12:35 PM MST
Peoria (16-11) visits Salt River (12-13-2) @ 12:35 PM MST
Scottsdale (12-14-1) visits Surprise (11-16) @ 12:35 PM MST


Mexican Pacific League:

Stats:
Efren Navarro (former Memphis-Hermosillo) has played in 29 games going 37-for-113 (.327) with nine doubles, two home runs, 19 RBIs, 52 total bases, 21 runs, 14 walks, 22 strikeouts, .403 OBP, .460 SLG, and .863 OPS.
Randy Arozarena (Springfield-Navojoa) has played in 26 games going 35-for-113 (.310) with 11 doubles, one triple, five home runs, 17 RBIs, 63 total bases, 25 runs, four walks, three stolen bases, 26 strikeouts, two caught stealing, .350 OBP, .558 SLG, and .908 OPS.
Cedric Hunter (former Memphis-Obregon) has played in 27 games going 27-for-95 (.284) with four doubles, five home runs, 12 RBIs, 46 total bases, ten runs, 14 walks, three stolen bases, ten strikeouts, .385 OBP, .484 SLG, and .868 OPS.
Niko Vasquez (former Springfield-Navojoa) has played in 25 games going 22-for-91 (.242) with five doubles, one triple, one home run, 12 RBIs, 32 total bases, nine runs, three walks, 20 strikeouts, one caught stealing, .289 OBP, .352 SLG, and .640 OPS.
Alexis Wilson (State College-Hermosillo) has played in 15 games going 4-for-31 (.129) with three RBIs, four total bases, two runs, two walks, eight strikeouts, .182 OBP, .129 SLG, and .311 OPS.
Irving Lopez (State College-Hermosillo) has played in one game going 0-for-1 (.000).

Robert Stock (former Palm Beach-Jalisco) has made 12 relief appearances posting a 1-0 record, 0.00 ERA, 0.86 WHIP, two holds, and five saves.  He's allowed five hits, no runs, five walks, hit one batter, and struck ten out over 11.2 innings.
Zach Phillips (former Memphis-Culiacan) has made one relief appearance posting a 0-0 record, one hit and no runs over a third of an inning.
Maikel Cleto (former St. Louis-Mochis) has made 14 relief appearances posting a 1-2 record, 3.32 ERA, 1.58 WHIP, and seven saves.  He's allowed 19 hits, seven earned runs, one home run, 11 walks, hit one batter, and struck 21 out over 19 innings.
Jesus Cruz (State College-Jalisco) has made five starts posting a 1-1 record, 5.48 ERA, and 1.48 WHIP.  He's allowed 25 hits, 14 earned runs, two home runs, nine walks, hit one batter, and struck 20 out over 23 innings.

Notes:
Culiacan removed Alexis Wilson (State College-Culiacan) from the active roster: LMP Official Site

Tuesday's Games:
Mochis (13-16) visits Jalisco (15-14) @ 7:15 PM  CT
Obregon (11-18) visits Navojoa (13-16) @7:30 PM MST
Mexicali (15-14) visits Culiacan (17-12) @ 7:35 PM MT
Hermosillo (16-13) visits Mazatlan (16-13) @ 8:00 PT


Venezuelan League:

Stats:
Jose Martinez (St. Louis-La Guaira) has played in eight games going 14-for-31 (.452) with three doubles, one triple, one home run, eight RBIs, 22 total bases, nine runs, two walks, five strikeouts, .471 OBP, .710 SLG, and 1.180 OPS.
Rangel Ravelo (Memphis-Lara) has played in 11 games going 16-for-37 (.432) with three doubles, two home runs, five RBIs, 25 total bases, seven runs, three walks, three strikeouts, .500 OBP, .676 SLG, and 1.176 OPS.
Wilfredo Tovar (Memphis-Caracas) has played in 29 games going 43-for-113 (.381) with six doubles, four triples, 17 RBIs, 57 total bases, 17 runs, eight walks, seven strikeouts, three caught stealing, .423 OBP, .504 SLG, and .927 OPS.
Ronny Cedeno (former St. Louis-Magallanes) has played in 25 games going 34-for-98 (.347) with eight doubles, one home run, 13 RBIs, 45 total bases, 23 runs, eight walks, three stolen bases, 11 strikeouts, .391 OBP, .459 SLG, and .850 OPS.
Rafael Ortega (former Memphis-Caribes) has played in 14 games going 15-for-49 (.306) with four doubles, nine RBIs, 19 total bases, 14 runs, 15 walks, three strikeouts, six caught stealing, .463 OBP, .388 SLG, and .850 OPS.
Cesar Valera (former Palm Beach-Caribes) has played in 24 games going 23-for-76 (.303) with four doubles, one home run, seven RBIs, 30 total bases, seven runs, four walks, one stolen base, 13 strikeouts, .354 OBP, .395 SLG, and .748 OPS.
Rayder Ascanio (Palm Beach-Magallanes) has played in 12 games going 10-for-42 (238) with one double, five RBIs, 11 total bases, 12 runs, nine walks, one stolen base, nine strikeouts, .373 OBP, .262 SLG, and .634 OPS.
Dennis Ortega (Peoria-Margarita) has played in 12 games going 8-for-35 (.229) with three doubles, four RBIs, 11 total bases, one run, one walk, nine strikeouts, one caught stealing, .243 OBP, .314 SLG, and .558 OPS.
Gabriel Lino (Memphis free agent-Lara) has played in ten games going 5-for-34 (.147) with one double, one home run, five RBIs, nine total bases, two runs, one walk, ten strikeouts, .171 OBP, .265 SLG, and .436 OPS.

Fabian Blanco (Johnson City-Lara) has made five relief appearances posting a 0-0 record, 0.00 ERA, 1.71 WHIP, and one hold.  He's allowed three hits, no runs, one walk, and struck two out over 2.1 innings.
Pedro Rodriguez (former MiLB signing-Magallanes) has made three relief appearances posting a 0-0 record, 0.00 ERA, and 1.00 WHIP.  He's allowed one hit, no runs, one walk, and struck one out over two innings.
Corey Baker (former Memphis-Caracas) has made 12 appearances (one start) posting a 1-0 record, 2.89 ERA, 1.13 WHIP, and three holds.  He's allowed 12 hits, seven runs (six earned), two home runs, nine walks, hit three batters, and struck 16 out over 18.2 innings.
Jerome Williams (former St. Louis-Magallanes) has made two starts posting a 1-1 record, 3.38 ERA, and 1.25 WHIP.  He's allowed nine hits, six runs (three earned), two home runs, one walk, and struck six out over eight innings.
Eduardo Sanchez (former St. Louis-Margarita) has made six relief appearances posting a 1-0 record, 3.86 ERA, and 1.43 WHIP.  He's allowed seven hits, three earned runs, three walks, hit one batter, and struck five out over seven innings.
Richard Castillo (former Memphis-Zulia) has made six relief appearances posting a 2-0 record, 5.06 ERA, 1.03 WHIP, and one hold.  He's allowed nine hits, six earned runs, one home run, two walks, hit one batter, and struck five out over 10.2 innings.
Kender Villegas (former Palm Beach-Margarita) has made nine relief appearances posting a 0-0 record, 6.75 ERA, and 1.58 WHIP.  He's allowed 16 hits, ten runs (nine earned), three walks, hit one batter, and struck six out over 12 innings.

Notes:
Alex Gonzalez (former Detroit-Caracas) wants to play with Caracas this winter but will not get a reply back: Lider

Tuesday's Games:
Zulia (15-12) visits Magallanes (16-13) @ 7:00 PM VET
Lara (12-15) visits Margarita (10-18) @ 7:00 PM VET
Caribes (13-16) visits Aragua (17-9) @ 7:00 PM VET
Caracas (17-12) visits La Guaira (11-16) @ 7:00 PM VET


Venezuelan Parallel League:

Carlos Talavera (Johnson City-Margarita/Aragua) started in centerfield and batted third.  1-for-4 with one run, one walk, and two strikeouts.
Imeldo Diaz (Johnson City-Margarita/Aragua) started at third base and moved to shortstop, batting seventh.  1-for-2 with two RBIs, two runs, two walks, and one sac fly.
Eduardo Sanchez (former St. Louis-Margarita/Aragua) entered in the eighth and pitched one inning.  He allowed no hits or runs.

Margarita-Aragua beat Lara 9-2

Jose Gomez (former Johnson City-La Guaira) started and pitched four innings.  He allowed seven hits, two runs (one earned), one home run, and struck one out.

La Guaira beat Philadelphia 15-4

Tuesday's Games:
Margarita-Aragua (11-4-4) visits La Guaira (7-8-3) @ 10:00 AM VET
Philadelphia (5-14-4) visits Lara (10-9-2) @ 11:00 AM VET


Dominican  League:

Notes:
Julio Lugo (former St. Louis-Escogido) likes the front office more than being a coach: Escogido Official Site

Tuesday's Games:
Licey (9-14) visits Escogido (10-13) @ 7:15 PM AST
Cibaenas (13-10) visits Estrellas (14-9) @ 7:30 PM AST
Azucareros (9-14) visits Cibao (14-9) @ 7:30 PM AST


Nicaraguan League:

Tuesday's Games:
Boer (7-6) visits Rivas (7-6)
Leon (4-8) visits Chinandega (7-5)


Colombian League:

Stats:
Gueddy Guerra (former VSL-Monteria) has a 1-0 record and 0.00 ERA.  He's allowed five hits, two unearned runs, seven walks, hit one batter, threw one wild pitch, and struck nine out over 12.1 innings.
Ramon Ulacio (former GSL-Monteria) has a 0-0 record and 0.00 ERA.  He's allowed one hit, no runs, one walk, hit three batters, threw one wild pitch, and struck five out over 5.2 innings.
Jonathan Escudero (former Palm Beach-Barranquilla) has a 1-1 record and 2.45 ERA.  He's allowed three hits, one earned run, two walks, and struck three out over 3.2 innings.
Jackson Solarte (former VSL-Sincelejo) has a 0-0 record and 3.38 ERA.  He's allowed three hits, one earned run, three walks, and struck three out over 2.2 innings.
Jose Calero (former GCL-Sincelejo) has a 0-0 record and 20.25 ERA.  He's allowed three hits, three earned runs, one balk, and struck two out over 1.1 innings.

Tuesday's Games:
Monteria (6-2) visits Sincelejo (3-5) 7:00 PM
Barranquilla (4-4) visits Cartagena (3-5) @ 7:00 PM


Australian Baseball League (November 16, 2017):

Notes:
ABL has offered a franchise spot to New Zealand: NZ Herald

The league will expanded to eight teams for the 2018-19 season: Mister Baseball

Cardinals Winter League Notebook 11-11-17: Sandy Alcantara Strikes Out Four Over Four Scoreless Innings For The Win; Corey Baker Strikes Out Two Over Two Scoreless Innings; Ronny Cedeno Walks & Hits A Solo Home Run

Sandy Alcantara (#Cardinals) bringing the heat tonight. Here he is striking out #Braves Austin Riley: pic.twitter.com/lhNeQjgwOZ

— Mike Rosenbaum (@GoldenSombrero) November 11, 2017

Sandy Alcantara - Surprise Saguaros

Arizona Fall League:

Ian Rice (former 2012 draft selection-Mesa) started at catcher and batted sixth.  1-for-4 with one double, one run, one hit by pitch, one strikeout, and allowed seven stolen bases.

Peter Mooney (former 2010 draft selection-Salt River) started at shortstop and batted ninth.  0-for-3 with one strikeout.

Mesa and Salt River tied 3-3 after 11 innings
MLB Official Site Post Game

Charlie Tilson (former Memphis-Glendale) started in centerfield and batted second.  2-for-4 with one two-out RBI and one strikeout.

Glendale beat Scottsdale 3-1
MLB Official Site Post Game

Oscar Mercado (Springfield-Surprise) started in centerfield and batted second.  1-for-5 with one RBI, one run, one strikeout, and grounded into one double play.
Andrew Knizner (Springfield-Surprise) started at catcher and batted fifth.  2-for-5 with one double, one run, one strikeout, and threw out one base runner.
Sandy Alcantara (St. Louis-Surprise) started and pitched four innings.  He allowed one hit, no runs, hit one batter, and struck four out for the winning decision (1-2).  (p-s:57-34)(g/f:3-1)
Arturo Reyes (Memphis-Surprise) entered in the fifth and pitched two innings.  He allowed three hits, two earned runs, one home run, one walk, and struck two out.  (p-s:44-28)(g/f:3-0)

Surprise beat Peoria 11-5
MLB Official Site Post Game

Notes:
Scouting report on Sandy Alcantara's (St. Louis-Surprise) pitches: Kyle Glaser Twitter

Saturday's Games:
Glendale (11-14) visits Scottsdale (11-13-1) @ 12:35 PM MST
Salt River (12-11-2) visits Mesa (14-10-1@ 12:35 PM MST
Peoria (14-11) visits Surprise (11-14) @ 6:08 PM MST


Mexican Pacific League:

Robert Stock (former Palm Beach-Jalisco) entered in the ninth and pitched one inning.  He allowed no hits or runs, and struck three out for the save (5).  (p-s:13-10)

Cedric Hunter (former Memphis-Obregon) started in left field and batted third.  2-for-4 with one stolen base and one strikeout.
Niko Vasquez (former Springfield-Obregon) started at shortstop and batted fourth.  0-for-4 with one strikeout.

Jalisco beat Obregon 1-0
LMP Official Site Post Game

Randy Arozarena (Springfield-Navojoa) started in left field and batted second.  2-for-5 with two doubles, one RBI, one run, and grounded into one double play.

Efren Navarro (former Memphis-Hermosillo) started at first base and batted third.  0-for-4 with one ground into double play and assisted in two double plays.

Hermosillo beat Navojoa 5-3
LMP Official Site Post Game

Notes:
Hermosillo deactivated Erik Garcia (former State College-Hermosillo) and Culiacan activated Zach Phillips (former Memphis-Culiacan): LMP Official Site

Cedric Hunter (former Memphis-Obregon) will participate in the 2017 Home Run Derby set for November 20th: LMP Official Site

Saturday's Games:
Navojoa (12-15) visits Hermosillo (15-12) @ 6:00 PM MST
Culiacan (16-11) visits Mochis (12-15) @ 6:00 PM
Jalisco (15-12) visits Obregon (9-18) @ 6:10 PM MST
Mazatlan ((15-12) visits Mexicali (14-13) @ 6:00 PM PT


Venezuelan League:

Rangel Ravelo (Memphis-Lara) started at first base and batted third.  0-for-3, one throwing error, and assisted in three double plays.

Zulia beat Lara 5-1 in game one of doubleheader
LVBP Official Site Post Game

Rangel Ravelo (Memphis-Lara) started at first base and batted third.  2-for-4 with one double, one run, and one strikeout.

Lara beat Zulia 4-1 in game two of doubleheader
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Wilfredo Tovar (Memphis-Caracas) started at second base and batted second.  1-for-4 with one hit by pitch, one caught stealing and assisted in two double plays.
Corey Baker (former Memphis-Caracas) entered in the seventh and pitched two innings.  He allowed no hits or runs, one walk, and struck two out.  (p-s:29-17)(g/f:2-2)

Caracas beat Margarita 6-0
LVBP Official Site Post Game

Ronny Cedeno (former St. Louis-Magallanes) started at shortstop and batted second.  2-for-4 with one home run, one RBI, two runs, one walk, and grounded into one double play.
Jerome Williams (former St. Louis-Magallanes) started and pitched three innings.  He allowed seven hits, six runs (three earned), two home runs, one walk, and struck three out for the losing decision (1-1).  (p-s:57-40)(g/f:4-2)
Pedro Rodriguez (former MiLB signing-Magallanes) entered in the eighth and pitched one inning.  He allowed one hit, no runs, and struck one out.  (p-s:11-8)(g/f:2-0)

Rafael Ortega (former Memphis-Caribes) started in centerfield and batted leadoff.  0-for-2 with three runs and four walks.
Cesar Valera (former Palm Beach-Caribes) started at third base and batted seventh.  0-for-5 with three strikeouts and assisted in one double play.

Caribes beat Magallanes 11-6
LVBP Official Site Post Game

Notes:
Miguel Socolovich (St. Louis free agent-Caracas) threw live batting practice on Friday: LVBP Official Site

Ildemaro Vargas (former Palm Beach-Lara) could make his debut with Lara next week: LVBP Official Site

Wilfredo Tovar (Memphis-Caracas) has focused on his hitting in the first month of the season: LVBP Official Site

Jose 'Cafecito' Martinez (St. Louis-La Guaira) talks about the slumping La Guaira: Lider

Saturday's Games:
Magallanes (15-12) visits La Guaira (10-15) @ 4:00 PM VET
Aragua (17-7) visits Zulia (13-12) @ 5:00 PM VET
Margarita (10-16) visits Caribes (11-16) @ 7:00 PM VET
Caracas (16-11) visits Lara (11-14) @ 7:00 PM VET


Dominican League:

Notes:
Nick Additon (former Memphis-Escogido) is expected to join Escogido on Wednesday: Escogido Official Site

Saturday's Games:
Cibao (13-8) visits Licey (8-13) @ 5:00 PM AST
Estrellas (13-8) visits Azucareros (9-12) @ 7:30 PM AST
Escogido (9-12) visits Cibaenas (11-10) @ 8:00 PM AST


Nicaraguan League:

Fidencio Flores (former GCL-Boer) started and pitched 3.1 innings.  He allowed seven hits, three earned runs, one walk, and struck one out.  (g/f:3-3)

Curt Smith (former Springfield-Chinandega) started in right field and batted fourth.  1-for-3 with one walk.
Edgard Montiel (former DSL-Chinandega) started as designated hitter and batted sixth.  1-for-3 with one run and one walk.

Boer beat Chinandega 7-3
LBPN Official Site Post Game

Saturday's Games:
Chinandega (5-5) visits Leon (4-6)
Rivas (6-5) visits Boer (6-5)


Colombian League:

Jonathan Escudero (former Palm Beach-Barranquilla) earned the loss as Sincelejo beat Barranquilla 5-4 in extras: LCBP Official Site

Saturday's Games:
Cartagena (2-4) visits Monteria (5-1) @ 5:00 PM
Barranquilla (2-4) visits Sincelejo (3-3) @ 5:00 PM


Veracruz League:

Standings: XEU Deportes

Cardinals Winter League Notebook 11-6-17: Randy Arozarena Singles, Homers, & Drives In Five Runs; Niko Vasquez Doubles Twice, Walks, & Knocks In Three Runs; Yadier Molina Not Ruling Out Being A MLB Manager

Randy Arozarena conectó un #GrandSlam con el que @OficialMayos se acercó en el marcador 13-9 pic.twitter.com/UstCIUjyDr

— LMP (@LMPbeisbol) November 5, 2017

Randy Arozarena - Mayos de Navojoa


Arizona Fall League:

Stats:
Andrew Knizner (Springfield-Surprise) has played in 13 games going 18-for-51 (.353) with two doubles, three home runs, 11 RBIs, 29 total bases, eight runs, three walks, ten strikeouts, .400 OBP, .569 SLG, and .969 OPS.
Peter Mooney (former 2010 draft selection-Salt River) has played in 16 games going 15-for-49 (.306) with two doubles, three RBIs, 17 total bases, seven runs, four walks, one stolen base, six strikeouts, one caught stealing, .370 OBP, .347 SLG, and .717 OPS.
Ian Rice (former 2012 draft selection-Mesa) has played in ten games going 10-for-33 (303) with four doubles, seven RBIs, 14 total bases, three runs, seven walks, nine strikeouts, .425 OBP, .424 SLG, and .849 OPS.
Edmundo Sosa (Palm Beach-Surprise) has played in 12 games going 12-for-41 (.293) with one triple, three RBIs, 14 total bases, five runs, nine strikeouts, one caught stealing, .326 OBP, .341 SLG, and .667 OPS.
Oscar Mercado (Springfield-Surprise) has played in 15 games going 15-for-58 (.259) with three doubles, seven RBIs, 18 total bases, five runs, ten walks, four stolen bases, 11 strikeouts, .362 OBP, .310 SLG, and .673 OPS.
Aramis Garcia (former 2011 draft selection-Scottsdale) has played in eight games going 9-for-36 (.250) with one home run, six RBIs, 12 total bases, two runs, 11 strikeouts, .250 OBP, .333 SLG, and .583 OPS.
John Nogowski (Springfield-Surprise) has played in six games going 5-for-21 (.238) with three doubles, one RBI, eight total bases, four runs, two walks, four strikeouts, .304 OBP, .381 SLG, and .685 OPS.
Charlie Tilson (former Memphis-Glendale) has played in four games going 0-for-14 (.000) with one RBI, three walks, three strikeouts, one caught stealing, and .167 OBP.

Arturo Reyes (Memphis-Surprise) has made eight relief appearances posting a 0-0 record, 5.40 ERA, 1.40 WHIP, two holds, and one save.  He's allowed 13 hits, six earned runs, one walk, and struck nine out over ten innings.
Josh Lucas (St. Louis-Surprise) has made eight relief appearances posting a 0-1 record, 5.63 ERA, 1.38 WHIP, one hold, and one save.  He's allowed ten hits, six runs (five earned), two home runs, one walk, hit one batter, and struck eight out over eight innings.
Sandy Alcantara (St. Louis-Surprise) has made four starts posting a 0-2 record, 5.73 ERA, and 1.64 WHIP.  He's allowed ten hits, seven earned runs, two home runs, eight walks, hit one batter, and struck ten out over 11 innings.
Jordan Hicks (Palm Beach-Surprise) has made seven relief appearances posting a 0-2 record, 8.49 ERA, and 1.97 WHIP.  He's allowed 17 hits, 12 runs (11 earned), two home runs, six walks, hit one batter, and struck 12 out over 11.2 innings.

Monday's Games:
Peoria (12-9) visits Glendale (9-12) @ 12:35 PM MST
Surprise (9-12) visits Salt River (9-11-1) @ 12:35 PM MST
Scottsdale (11-9-1) visits Mesa (12-9) @ 6:35 PM MST


Mexican Pacific League:

Randy Arozarena (Springfield-Surprise) started in right field and batted leadoff.  2-for-5 with one double, one home run, five RBIs, and two runs.

Robert Stock (former Palm Beach-Jalisco) entered in the ninth and pitched one inning.  He allowed no hits or runs, and struck two out.  (p-s:9-7)

Jalisco beat Navojoa 13-9
LMP Official Site Post Game

Efren Navarro (former Memphis-Hermosillo) started at first base and batted third.  1-for-4 and assisted in one double play.

Mexicali beat Hermosillo 6-4

Alexis Wilson (State College-Culiacan) entered late in the game at catcher and batted second.  1-for-2 with two RBIs and one sacrifice.

Cedric Hunter (former Memphis-Obregon) started in centerfield and batted fifth.  1-for-7 with one double, one run, and one walk.
Niko Vasquez (former Springfield-Obregon) started at shortstop and batted sixth.  2-for-7 with two doubles, three two-out RBIs, one intentional walk, and assisted in two double plays.

Culiacan beat Obregon 7-3 in 19 innings
LMP Official Site Post Game

Notes:
Tomo Otosaka (Yokohama) will play in the league beginning November 9th: NPB On Reddit Twitter

No Games Scheduled For Monday


Venezuelan League:

Jose Martinez (St. Louis-La Guaira) started as designated hitter and batted fifth.  2-for-3 with one walk.

Lara beat La Guaira 2-0

Wilfredo Tovar (Memphis-Caracas) started at second base and batted second.  1-for-4 with one run and assisted in one double play.
Corey Baker (former Memphis-Caracas) entered in the sixth and pitched to three batters.  He allowed two hits or runs for the hold (2).  (p-s:12-7)

Caracas beat Zulia 6-2
LVBP Official Site Post Game

Rafael Ortega (former Memphis-Caribes) started in centerfield and batted leadoff.  1-for-2 with one two-out RBI, one run, and two walks.
Cesar Valera (former Palm Beach-Caribes) started at third base and batted ninth.  1-for-2 with one hit by pitch.

Dennis Ortega (State College-Margarita) entered late in the game as a pinch hitter and batted eighth.  1-for-1 with one run.

Margarita beat Caribes 4-3 in game one of doubleheader
LVBP Official Site Post Game

Rafael Ortega (former Memphis-Caribes) started in centerfield and batted leadoff.  3-for-4 with one double, one run, one strikeout, and one caught stealing/pickoff.
Cesar Valera (former Palm Beach-Caribes) started at third base and batted eighth.  1-for-3 at the plate.

Dennis Ortega (State College-Margarita) started at catcher and batted seventh.  0-for-2 at the plate.

Caribes beat Margarita 3-0 in game two of doubleheader
LVBP Official Site Post Game

Carlos Talavera (Johnson City-Aragua) entered late in the game in centerfield and batted ninth.  0-for-2 at the plate.

Rayder Ascanio (Palm Beach-Magallanes) started at shortstop and batted second.  0-for-4 with one strikeout and assisted in two double plays.
Ronny Cedeno (former St. Louis-Magallanes) started at second base and batted sixth.  1-for-4 with one double, one RBI, one run, one strikeout, and assisted in two double plays.

Magallanes beat Aragua 5-3
LVBP Official Site Post Game

Notes:
Misael Siverio (Quintana Roo-Aragua) is leaving the LVBP to pitch for Estrellas in the LIDOM: El Emergente

Monday's Game:
Zulia (11-11) visits Lara (10-12) @ 7:00 PM VET


Venezuelan Parallel League:

Monday's Games:
Philadelphia (4-10-4) visits Margarita-Aragua (7-3-4) @ 9:00 AM VET
Lara (7-8-2) visits Magallanes (5-11-1) @ 10:00 AM VET
La Guaira (5-6-3) visits Boston (13-3-2) @ 11:00 AM VET


Dominican League:

Eliezer Alvarez (former Springfield-Escogido) started at second base and batted leadoff.  0-for-2 with one run, one walk, and one strikeout.

Cibao beat Escogido 5-2 in 10 innings
LIDOM Official Site Post Game

Evan MacLane (former St. Louis-Estrellas) started and pitched four innings.  He allowed six hits, two runs (one earned), two walks, and struck one out for the losing decision (0-1).  (g/f:5-2)

Magneuris Sierra (St. Louis-Azucareros) entered late in the game in left field.
Jayson Aquino (former waiver claim-Azucareros) entered in the seventh and pitched one inning.  He allowed one hit and no runs for the hold (1).  (g/f:-0)

Azucareros beat Estrellas 4-1
LIDOM Official Site Post Game

Monday's Games:
Estrellas (11-6) visits Escogido (8-9) @ 4:00 PM AST
Cibaenas (9-8) visits Azucareros (7-10) @ 5:00 PM AST
Licey (6-11) visits Cibao (10-7) @ 5:00 PM AST


U-23 World Cup (November, 22, 2017):

Notes:
Yadier Molina (St. Louis-Puerto Rico MGR) does not rule out being a manager in the majors and Delvin Perez (Johnson City-Puerto Rico) is listed on the roster: Primera Hora

The roles reversed with Yadier Molina (St. Louis-Puerto Rico MGR) and Jose Oquendo (St. Louis third base coach-Puerto Rico coach) with Puerto Rican U-23 team: El Vocero


Puerto Rican League (January 6, 2018):

Notes:
Alex Cora (former MiLB signing-Caguas GM) will be doing double-duty today as the Puerto Rican Draft takes place and he is to be introduced as Boston's new manager: Primera Hora


Nippon Professional Baseball (March 30, 2018):

Notes:
Tomo Ohka (former Memphis) was named Yokohama's minor league pitching coach: Yakyubaka

Cardinals Winter League Notebook 11-2-17: Joel Pineiro Assists In Puerto Rico's U-23 Camp; Richard Castillo Pitched One & Two-Thirds Scoreless Innings & Holds Two Inherited Runners On Base For The Hold; Imeldo Diaz Triples & Drives In One Run

Joel Pineiro (far right) - Puerto Rico

Arizona Fall League:

Oscar Mercado (Springfield-Surprise) started in centerfield and batted leadoff.  1-for-5 with one strikeout and grounded into one double play.
Andrew Knizner (Springfield-Surprise) started at first base and batted fourth.  0-for-3 with one walk, one strikeout, grounded into one double play, and assisted in two double plays.
Josh Lucas (St. Louis-Surprise) entered in the ninth and pitched one inning.  He allowed two hits, two earned runs, one home run, and struck two out.  (p-s:15-13)

Mesa beat Surprise 8-5
MLB Official Site Post Game

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


Mexican Pacific League:

Robert Stock (former Palm Beach-Jalisco) entered in the ninth and pitched one inning.  He allowed no hits or runs, and one walk for the save (4).  (p-s:17-10)(g/f:1-1)

Efren Navarro (former Memphis-Hermosillo) started at first base and batted second.  2-for-5 with two runs, one walk, and grounded into one double play.

Jalisco beat Hermosillo 9-6
LMP Official Site Post Game

Cedric Hunter (former Memphis-Obregon) entered late in the game in centerfield and batted ninth.  1-for-2 with one run.

Obregon beat Navojoa 6-2
LMP Official Site Post Game

Notes:
Jaime Garcia (former St. Louis-Hermosillo) visited with the media on his visit: Beisbol Planeta Twitter

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


Venezuelan League:

Richard Castillo (former Memphis-Zulia) entered in the fourth and pitched 1.2 innings.  He allowed one hit, no runs, and one walk for the winning decision (2-0).  (p-s:31-18)(g/f:3-2)(ir-s:2-0)

Pedro Echemendia (Memphis-La Guaira) entered in the eighth and pitched one inning.  He allowed two hits, one earned run, and struck one out.  (p-s:13-8)(g/f:2-0)

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

Wilfredo Tovar (Memphis-Caracas) started at shortstop and batted eighth.  0-for-3 with one walk and assisted in two double plays.

Dennis Ortega (State College-Margarita) started at catcher and batted eighth.  1-for-3 with one two-out RBI and one caught stealing.

Margarita beat Caracas 4-3
LVBP Official Site Post Game

Rafael Ortega (former Memphis-Caribes) started in centerfield and batted leadoff.  0-for-4 with one RBI, one sac fly, and one strikeout.
Cesar Valera (former Palm Beach-Caribes) started at second base and bated ninth.  2-for-2 with one two-out RBI, one sacrifice, and assisted in one double play.

Aragua beat Caribes 7-6
LVBP Official Site Post Game

Rayder Ascanio (Palm Beach-Magallanes) started at shortstop and batted second.  0-for-3 with one run and one strikeout.
Ronny Cedeno (former St. Louis-Magallanes) started at third base and batted fifth.  1-for-4 and one fielding error.
Jose Martinez (former Springfield-Magallanes) entered late in the game as designated hitter and batted seventh.  0-for-1 at the plate.

Lara beat Magallanes 4-3
LVBP Official Site Post Game

Notes:
Carlos Talavera (Johnson City-Aragua) was added to the Aragua active roster: LVBP Official Site

Pedro Rodriguez (former MiLB signing-Magallanes) is expected to join Magallanes next week: LVBP Official Site

Jermaine Curtis (former St. Louis-Zulia) expected to join Zulia in the second half of the season: El Emergente

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


Venezuelan Parallel League:

Imeldo Diaz (State College-Margarita/Aragua) started at shortstop and batted seventh.  1-for-5 with one triple, one RBI, and one run.

Boston beat Margarita-Aragua 9-8

Thursday's Games:
Lara (7-6-2) visits Margarita-Aragua (5-3-4) @ 9:00 AM VET
Philadelphia (4-8-4) visits La Guaira (4-5-3) @ 10:00 AM VET
Magallanes (4-10-1) visits Boston (11-3-2) @ 11:00 AM VET


Dominican League:

Magneuris Sierra (St. Louis-Azucareros) entered late in the game in left field and batted fourth.  0-for-1 with one run.
Eugenio Velez (former Memphis-Azucareros) started in left field and batted sixth.  1-for-3 with one RBI, one run, one sacrifice, and in strikeout.
Jayson Aquino (former waiver claim-Azuararos) entered fifth and pitched to two batters.  He allowed no hits or runs.  (g/f:2-0)(ir-s:3-2)

Azucareros beat Licey 11-9
LIDOM Official Site Post Game

No Games Scheduled For Thursday


Nicaraguan League:

Curt Smith (former Springfield-Chinandega) started as designated hitter and batted fourth.  0-for-3 with one walk.

Chinandega beat Rivas 6-5
LBPN Official Site Post Game

No Games Scheduled For Thursday


U-23 World Cup (November 22, 2017):

Notes:
Joel Pineiro (former St. Louis) shared his knowledge with Puerto Rican players: Primera Hora and Video