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 11-30-17: Edgard Montiel Singles, Doubles, & Drives In Two Runs; Rangel Ravelo Collects Two Singles & Two RBIs; Raul Valdes Strikes Out 11 & Allows Three Runs Over Nine-Inning Complete Game Win

Edgard Montiel - Tigres de Chinandega

Mexican Pacific League:

Efren Navarro (former Memphis-Hermosillo) started in right field and batted third.  1-for-4 with one walk and three strikeouts.
Allen Cordoba (former Johnson City-Hermosillo) started in left field and batted sixth.  1-for-4 with one strikeout.
Luis Garcia (former New Haven-Hermosillo) entered late in the game at first base and batted eighth.  0-for-1 with one RBI, one sac fly, and assisted in two double plays.

Jesus Cruz (State College-Jalisco) entered in the sixth and pitched to two batters.  He allowed no hits or runs for the winning decision (4-1).  (p-s:4-3)(g/f:0-2)(ir-s:3-1)
Josh Zeid (Memphis free agent-Jalisco) entered in the seventh and pitched to four batters.  He allowed two hits and no runs for the hold (2).  (p-s:17-11)(g/f:1-1)
Robert Stock (former Palm Beach-Jalisco) entered in the ninth and pitched one inning.  He allowed one hit, no runs, hit one batter, and struck two out for the save (9).  (p-s:20-13)(g/f:1-0)

Jalisco beat Hermosillo 3-1
LMP Official Site Post Game

Randy Arozarena (Springfield-Navojoa) started in centerfield and moved to right, batting leadoff. 0-for-4 with one run and one walk.

Obregon beat Navojoa 4-3
LMP Official Site Post Game

Notes:
Alexis Wilson (State College-Culiacan) was activated by Culiacan: LMP Official Site

Thursday's Games:
Hermosillo (24-19) visits Jalisco (22-21) @ 7:15 PM CT
Navojoa (21-22) visits Obregon (18-25) @ 7:10 PM MST
Mexicali (22-21) visits Mochis (16-27) @ 7:30 PM MT
Mazatlan (26-17) visits Culiacan (23-20) @ 7:35 PM MT


Venezuelan League:

Rafael Ortega (former Memphis-Caribes) started in centerfield and batted leadoff.  1-for-4 with one walk and one strikeout.
Cesar Valera (former Palm Beach-Caribes) started at shortstop and batted ninth. 1-for-3 with one double, one RBI, one sac fly, and assisted in one double play.
Roberto Canache (former Johnson City-Caribes) entered in the seventh and pitched 1.1 innings.  He allowed one hit, no runs, and struck two out.  (p-s:23-16)(g/f:1-1)(ir-s:1-0)

Ildemaro Vargas (former Springfield-Lara) started at second base and batted leadoff. 2-for-4 with one RBI, two runs, two walks, one fielding error, and assisted in one double play.
Rangel Ravelo (Memphis-Lara) started at first base and batted fourth.  2-for-5 with two RBIs and three runs.

Lara beat Caribes 21-4
LVBP Official Site Post Game

Wilfredo Tovar (Memphis-Caracas) started at second base and batted second.  0-for-4 at the plate.

Margarita beat Caracas 3-1
LVBP Official Site Post Game

Ronny Cedeno (former St. Louis-Magallanes) started at second base and batted second.  0-for-1 with two walks and one strikeout.
Rayder Ascanio (Palm  Beach-Magallanes) started at shortstop and batted ninth.  0-for-3 with one strikeout.
Jorge Rondon (former St. Louis-Magallanes) entered in the eighth and pitched one inning.  He allowed one hit, no runs, and one walk.  (p-s:13-7)(g/f:2-0)

Zulia beat Magallanes 8-0
LVBP Official Site Post Game

Notes:
Jose 'Cafecito' Martinez (St. Louis-La Guaira) may only miss a week with his groin injury.  St. Louis has not limited his playing time yet: LVBP Official Site

Lara traded Gabriel Lino (Memphis free agent) to Margarita: Margarita Official Site

Thursday's Games:
Caribes (18-25) visits Zulia (21-20) @ 7:00 PM VET
Magallanes (24-19) visits Caracas (26-17) @ 7:00 PM VET
La Guaira (13-20) visits Lara (15-17) @ 7:00 PM VET


Venezuelan Parallel League:

Thursday's Games:
Margarita-Aragua (17-8-5) visits Magallanes (8-21-1) @ 9:00 AM VET
Philadelphia (9-18-6) visits Lara (16-13-3) for a doubleheader beginning @ 9:30 AM VET
La Guaira (12-13-4) visits Boston (20-9-3) @ 11:00 AM VET


Dominican League:

Audry Perez (former St. Louis-Estrellas) started at catcher and batted eighth.  2-for-4 with one RBI, one throwing error, and allowed two stolen bases.

Donovan Solano (former Memphis-Licey) started at third base and moved to shortstop, batting seventh. 0-for-4 with one strikeout and one fielding error.

Licey beat Estrellas 9-2

Raul Valdes (former St. Louis-Azucareros) started and pitched nine innings.  He allowed seven hits, three runs (two earned), one home run, one walk, and struck 11 out for the winning decision (1-4).  (g/f:4-7)

Azucareros beat Cibaenas 9-3

Eliezer Alvarez (former Springfield-Escogido) started at second base and batted ninth.  0-for-1 with three walks, was picked off, and assisted in two double plays.

Cibao beat Escogido 7-5

Notes:
Tommy Pham (St. Louis-Escogido) had to travel back to St. Louis for a physical before joining Escogido: La Manada Roja Twitter

Thursday's Game:
Cibao (20-14) visits Estrellas (7:3) PM AST


Nicaraguan League:

Edgard Montiel (former DSL-Chinandega) started as designated hitter and batted fourth.  2-for-5 with one double, two RBIs, and one run.
Curt Smith (former Springfield-Chinandega) started in right field and batted sixth. 2-for-4 with one run and one sacrifice.

Chinandega beat Boer 8-5
LBPN Official Site Post Game

No Games Scheduled For Thursday


U-23 World Cup:

Dariel Gomez (GCL-Dominican Republic) started as designated hitter and batted sixth.  2-for-2 with one RBI and two runs.
Julio Rodriguez (Johnson City-Dominican Republic) started at catcher and batted eighth.  0-for-4 at the plate.

Dominican Republic beat Honduras 10-0

Yariel Gonzalez (State College-Puerto Rico) started at first base and batted sixth.  2-for-3 with one RBI and one run.
Delvin Perez (Johnson City-Puerto Rico) started at shortstop and batted ninth.  0-for-3 with two runs.
Ricardo Bautista (State College-Puerto Rico) entered late in the game as a pinch hitter and batted ninth.  0-for-1 at the plate.

Puerto Rico beat Colombia 10-0

Edmundo Sosa (Palm Beach-Panama) started at second base and batted fourth. 1-for-5 with one double and one run.

Panama beat Mexico 6-3

Thursday's Games:
Colombia (3-3) visits Honduras (2-4) @ 10:00 AM
Costa Rica (1-5) Brazil (3-3) @ 10:00 AM
Peru (0-6) visits Argentina (1-5) @ 2:00 PM
Cuba (3-3) visits Dominican Republic (5-2) @ 2:00 PM
Mexico (5-1) visits Venezuela (5-1) @ 2:00 PM
Puerto Rico (4-2) visits Panama (4-1) @ 7:00 PM

Cardinals Winter League Notebook 11-26-17: Edmundo Sosa Singles, Doubles Twice, Homers, & Drives In Four Runs; Miguel Socolovich Strikes Out Two Over Two Hitless/Scoreless Innings; Ronny Cedeno Singles Twice & Drives In Two Runs

Edmundo Sosa - Panama

Mexican Pacific League:

Maikel Cleto (former St. Louis-Mochis) entered in the ninth and pitched one inning.  He allowed two hits, one earned run, and one walk.  (p-s:23-14)(g/f:0-1)

Efren Navarro (former Memphis Hermosillo) started in right field and batted third.  0-for-2 with two walks, one strikeout, and one outfield assist.
Allen Cordoba (former Johnson City-Hermosillo) started in left field and batted sixth. 1-for-3 with one run and one sacrifice.

Mochis beat Hermosillo 7-2
LMP Official Site Post Game

Josh Zeid (Memphis free agent-Jalisco) entered in the eighth and pitched to five batters.  He allowed two hits, three earned runs, one walk, threw one wild pitch, and struck two out for the blown save (1) and losing decision (1-1).  (p-s:18-12)

Mazatlan beat Jalisco 4-3
LMP Official Site Post Game

Randy Arozarena (Springfield-Navojoa) started in centerfield and moved to left, batting leadoff.  0-for-4 with two strikeouts.

Navojoa beat Culiacan 4-3
LMP Official Site Post Game

Sunday's Games:
Obregon (15-25) visits Mexicali (20-20) @ 3:00 PM PT
Mochis (16-24) visits Hermosillo (23-17) @ 5:00 PM MST
Culiacan (21-19) visits Navojoa (18-17) @ 5:00 PM MST
Jalisco (19-16) visits Mazatlan (20-15) @ 6:00 PM MT


Venezuelan League:

Breyvic Valera (St. Louis-Margarita) started at second base and batted second.  2-for-5 with one RBI and assisted in three double plays.
Imeldo Diaz (Johnson City-Margarita) started at third base and batted sixth.  1-for-5 with one two-out RBI, one strikeout, one fielding error, and assisted in one double play.
Kender Villegas (former Palm Beach-Margarita) entered in the fifth and pitched 1.1 innings.  He allowed no hits or runs, one walk, and struck one out.  (p-s:18-9)(g/f:2-0)(ir-s:2-0)

Ronny Cedeno (former St. Louis-Magallanes) started at second base and batted second.  2-for-5 with two RBIs and one run.
Jose Martinez (former Springfield-Magallanes) started at third base and batted eighth.  1-for-4 with one RBI, one run, and grounded into two double plays.
Rayder Ascanio (Palm Beach-Magallanes) started at shortstop and batted ninth.  0-for-3 with one walk and one strikeout.

Magallanes beat Margarita 8-7
LVBP Official Site Post Game

Anthony Garcia (Memphis free agent-Caracas) started in left field and batted eighth.  0-for-3 with one strikeout.
Wilfredo Tovar (Memphis-Caracas) started at shortstop and batted ninth.  0-for-2 with one run, one walk, and one strikeout.
Miguel Socolovich (St. Louis free agent-Caracas) entered in the seventh and pitched two innings.  He allowed no hits or runs, and struck two out.  (p-s:26-20)(g/f:2-1)

Aragua beat Caracas 5-2
LVBP Official Site Post Game

Rafael Ortega (former Memphis-Caribes) started in centerfield and batted leadoff. 2-for-3 with one run, one walk, one hit by pitch, and one outfield assist.
Cesar Valera (former Palm Beach-Caribes) started at second base and batted eighth. 2-for-4 with one double and one run.

Caribes beat Zulia 8-7
LVBP Official Site Post Game

Ildemaro Vargas (former Springfield-Lara) started at second base and batted leadoff.  1-for-4 with one run, one stolen base, and assisted in two double plays.
Rangel Ravelo (Memphis-Lara) started at first base and batted third.  2-for-4 with two doubles, one RBI, one run, one sac fly, and assisted in two double plays.

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

Notes:
Roberto Canache (former Johnson City-Caribes) was activated by Caribes after several weeks on the disabled list: LVBP Official Site

Sunday's Games:
Lara (18-19) visits Caracas (25-15) @ 4:00 PM VET
Margarita (15-24) visits Magallanes (22-18) @ 5:00 PM VET
Zulia (19-19) visits Caribes (18-22) @ 6:00 PM VET
La Guaira (16-22) visits Aragua (22-16) @ 7:00 PM VET


Venezuelan Parallel League:

Stats:
Carlos Talavera (Johnson City-Margarita/Aragua) has played in 14 games going 14-for-48 (.292) with two doubles, three triples, one home run, four RBIs, 25 total bases, ten runs, 12 walks, one hit by pitch, one sacrifice, one stolen base, ten strikeouts, one caught stealing, .443 OBP, and .521 SLG.

Jose Gomez (former Johnson City-La Guaira) has made nine appearances (four starts) posting a 0-1 record, 3.00 ERA, and 1.46 WHIP, and one save.  He's allowed 28 hits, nine runs (eight earned), three home runs, seven walks, hit three batters, thrown one wild pitch, and struck 19 out over 24 innings.
Eduardo Sanchez (former St. Louis-Margarita/Aragua) has made three relief appearances posting a 0-0 record, 3.00 ERA, and 1.00 WHIP.  He's allowed two hits, two runs (one earned), one walk, and thrown one wild pitch over three innings.

No Games Scheduled For Sunday


Dominican League:

Alberto Rosario (St. Louis free agent-Estrellas) started at catcher and batted ninth.  1-for-3 with one double, one two-out RBI, one passed ball, and threw out one base runner.
Evan MacLane (former St. Louis-Estrellas) started and pitched 2.2 innings. He allowed six hits, no runs, and one walk.  (g/f:5-1)

Magneuris Sierra (St. Louis-Azucareros) started in centerfield and batted ninth.  1-for-4 with two strikeouts.

Azucareros beat Estrellas 7-3

Eliezer Alvarez (former Springfield-Escogido) entered late in the game as a pinch hitter and batted leadoff.  0-for-1 at the plate.
Nick Additon (former Memphis-Escogido) started and pitched 2.2 innings.  He allowed six hits, four runs (one earned), one walk, struck two out, and picked one runner off.  (g/f:4-1)

Cibaenas beat Escogido 5-1

Notes:
Donovan Solano (former Memphis-Licey) has been added to the Licey roster: Licey Official Site

Sunday's Games:
Licey (11-16) visits Escogido (12-15) @ 4:00 PM AST
Cibaenas (14-12) visits Estrellas (16-9) @ 5:00 PM AST
Azucareros (10-17) visits Cibao (16-10) @ 5:00 PM AST


Nicaraguan League:

Curt Smith (former Springfield-Chinandega) started as designated hitter and batted fourth.  0-for-3 with one walk.
Edgard Montiel (former DSL-Chinandega) started at first base and batted sixth.  2-for-3 with one double, one RBI, one walk, lined into one double play.

Rivas beat Chinandega 8-2
LBPN Official Site Post Game

Sunday's Games:
Boer (11-11) visits Chinandega (12-10)
Rivas (12-10) visits Leon (9-13)


U-23 World Cup:

Yariel Gonzalez (State College-Puerto Rico) scored the game's first run: Puerto Rico Twitter

Venezuela beat Puerto Rico 3-1: El Nuevo Dia

Edmundo Sosa (Palm Beach-Panama) went 4-for-4 with two doubles, one home run, and four RBIs as Panama beat Coasta Rica 29-0: Panama Twitter and Panama Twitter and Panama American and TV Max Deportes and La Prensa

Cardinals Winter League Notebook 10-30-17: Maikel Cleto Strikes Out One Over One Scoreless Innings For The Save; Pedro Echemendia Strikes Out Two Of Three Batters For The Hold; Updates On Tommy Pham, Nick Additon, Jose Martinez, & Roberto Canache

Maikel Cleto - Caneros de Los Mochis

Arizona Fall League:

Stats:
Peter Mooney (former 2010 draft selection-Salt River) has played in 13 games going 13-for-38 (.342) with two doubles, three RBIs, 15 total bases, seven runs, four walks, one stolen base, four strikeouts, one caught stealing, .419 OBP, .395 SLG, and .813 OPS.
Andrew Knizner (Springfield-Surprise) has played in ten games going 14-for-41 (.341) with one double, two home runs, ten RBIs, 21 total bases, five runs, two walks, eight strikeouts, .372 OBP, .512 SLG, and .884 OPS.
Ian Rice (former 2012 draft selection-Mesa) has played in eight games going 9-for-27 (.333) with four doubles, six RBIs, 13 total bases, three runs, six walks, seven strikeouts, .455 OBP, .481 SLG, and .936 OPS.
Oscar Mercado (Springfield-Surprise) has played in 11 games going 13-for-41 317) with three doubles, four RBIs, 16 total bases, five runs, nine walks, four stolen bases, nine strikeouts, .440 OBP, .390 SLG, and .830 OPS.
Aramis Garcia (former 2011 draft selection-Scottsdale) has played in six games going 8-for-27 (.296) with one home run, five RBIs, 11 total bases, two runs, nine strikeouts, .296 OBP, .407 SLG, and .704 OPS.
John Nogowski (Springfield-Surprise) has played in four games going 4-for-14 (.286) with three doubles, one RBI, seven total bases, four runs, two walks, two strikeouts, .375 OBP, .500 SLG, and .875 OPS.
Edmundo Sosa (Palm Beach-Surprise) has played in nine games going 9-for-33 (.273) with one triplem three RBIs, 11 total bases, four runs, nine strikeouts, .314 OBP, .333 SLG, and .648 OPS.
Charlie Tilson (former Memphis-Glendale) has played in one game going 0-for-4 (.000) with one RBI and one strikeout.

Arturo Reyes (Memphis-Surprise) has made six relief appearances posting a 0-0 record, 4.50 ERA, 1.25 WHIP, and two holds.  He's allowed nine hits, four earned runs, one walk, and struck eight out over eight innings.
Josh Lucas (St. Louis-Surprise) has made six relief appearances posting a 0-1 record, 4.50 ERA, and 1.33 WHIP.  He's allowed seven hits, four runs (three earned), one home run, one walk, hit one batter, and struck five out over 6.1 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 five relief appearances posting a 0-2 record, 11.42 ERA, and 2.31 WHIP.  He's allowed 16 hits, 12 runs (11 earned), two home runs, four walks, and struck eight out over 8.2 innings.

Notes:
Aramis Garcia (former 2011 draft selection-Scottsdale) flashes pop: MLB Official Site

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


Mexican Pacific League:

Efren Navarro (former Memphis-Hermosillo) started at first base and batted third.  1-for-3 with one walk and one unassisted double play.

Maikel Cleto (former St. Louis-Mochis) entered in the ninth and pitched one inning.  He allowed two hits, no runs, and struck one out for the save (3).  (p-s:21-12)(g/f:0-2)

Mochis beat Hermosillo 6-4
LMP Official Site Post Game

Randy Arozarena (Springfield-Navojoa) started in centerfield and moved to left, batting leadoff.  1-for-4 with one double and one run.

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

Navojoa beat Culiacan 5-0
LMP Official Site Post Game

No Games Scheduled For Monday


Venezuelan League:

Ronny Cedeno (former St. Louis-Magallanes) started at third base and batted fifth.  0-for-3 with one walk, one strikeout, and assisted in one double play.

Pedro Echemendia (Memphis-La Guaira) entered in the eighth and pitched to three batters.  He allowed one hit, no runs, and struck two out for the hold (1).  (p-s:15-9)(ir-s:1-1)

La Guaira beat Magallanes 6-5
LVBP Official Site Post Game

Fabian Blanco (Johnson City-Lara) entered in the seventh and pitched to one batter.  He allowed no hits or runs for the hold (1).  (p-s:6-4)(g/f:0-1)(ir-s:1-0)

Rafael Ortega (former Memphis-Caribes) started in centerfield and batted leadoff.  0-for-3 with one run, two walks, one caught stealing, and one outfield assist.
Cesar Valera (former Palm Beach-Caribes) entered late in the game at second base and batted eighth.  0-for-2 with one strikeout.
Nick Greenwood (former St. Louis-Caribes) started and pitched to eight batters.  He allowed six hits, five earned runs, and sturck one out for the losing decision (0-3).  (p-s:26-15)(g/f:1-0)

Lara beat Caribes 9-4
LVBP Official Site Post Game

Kender Villegas (former Palm Beach-Margarita) entered in the fifth and pitched one inning.  He allowed four hits, one earned run, and stuck one out.  (p-s:24-14)(g/f:1-0)

Aragua beat Margarita 4-3
LVBP Official Site Post Game

Notes:
Rafael Ortega (former Memphis-Caribes) looks forward to contributing for the full season with Caribes: LVBP Official Site

Francisco Rodriguez (former Washington-La Guaira) is expected to join La Guaira at the end of November: LVBP Official Site

Manny Delcarmen (Bridgeport-Magallanes) is expected to join Magallanes on November 23rd: LVBP Official Site

Roberto Canache (former Johnson City-Caribes) is dealing with tendonitis is his right elbow and will miss a couple weeks: LVBP Official Site

Jose 'Cafecito' Martinez (St. Louis-La Guaira) could be activated in the next week by La Guiara: Meridiano

Monday's Game:
Margarita (8-9) visits Aragua (13-4) @ 7:00 PM VET


Venezuelan Parallel League:

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


Dominican League:

Angel Castro (former Memphis-Cibaenas) started and pitched 1.1 innings.  He allowed six hits, five earned runs, and one home run for the losing decision (1-2).  (g/f:0-2)

Licey beat Cibaenas 9-7
LIDOM Official Site Post Game

Magneuris Sierra (St. Louis-Azucareros) entered late in the game as a pinch hitter and batted sixth.  0-for-1 with one strikeout.
Eugenio Velez (former Memphis-Azucareros) started as designated hitter and batted seventh.  0-for-3 at the plate.
Jayson Aquino (former waiver claim-Azucareros) entered in the eighth and pitched to one batter.  He allowed no hits or runs, and struck one out.  (ir-s:1-0)

Estrellas beat Azucareros 6-2
LIDOM Official Site Post Game

Notes:
Tommy Pham (St. Louis-Escogido) and Nick Additon (former Memphis-Escogido) are expected to join Escogido in December: Julio C. Olivares Twitter

Monday's Game:
Licey (3-8) visits Escogido (7-4) @ 7:15 PM AST


Puerto Rican Double-A League (April 1, 2018):

Notes:
The league has set April 1st as the opening day: El Vocero

Cardinals Winter League Notebook 10-22-17: Oscar Mercado Took Part In AFL's Bowman's Hitting Challenge; Richard Castilo Strikes Out Three & Holds One Inherited Runner On Base Over Two & A Third Scoreless Innings; Rangel Ravelo Singles, Doubles Twice, & Drives In One Run

Oscar Mercado (w/Jobel Jimenez pitching)- Surprise Saguaros

Arizona Fall League:

Notes:
Oscar Mercado (Springfield-Surprise) took part in the Bowman's Hitting Challenge and Jobel Jimenez (Springfield hitting coach-Surprise) was the designated thrower: MLB Official Site

No Games Scheduled For Sunday


Mexican Pacific League:

Robert Stock (former Palm Beach-Jalisco) entered in the ninth and pitched one inning.  He allowed no hits or runs for the save (1).  (p-s:15-11)(g/f:2-1)

Jalisco beat Culiacan 5-2
LMP Official Site Post Game

Randy Arozarena (Springfield-Navojoa) started in left field and batted leadoff.  1-for-4 with one run, one stolen base, and one strikeout.
Niko Vasquez (former Springfield-Navojoa) started at shortstop and batted fifth.  0-for-3 with one hit by pitch and assisted in two double plays.

Mexicali beat Navojoa 4-1
LMP Official Site Post Game

Efren Navarro (former Memphis-Hermosillo) started at first base and batted third.  1-for-4 with one run and one strikeout.
Luis Garcia (former New Haven-Hermosillo) started as designated hitter and batted fourth.  1-for-4 with one RBI, one run, and one strikeout.

Cedric Hunter (former Memphis-Obregon) started in left field and batted fifth.  1-for-3 with one home run, one RBI, two runs, and one walk.

Obregon beat Hermosillo 6-3
LMP Official Site Post Game

Sunday's Games:
Navojoa (3-7) visits Mexicali (7-3) @ 3:00 PM PT
Mochis (3-7) visits Mazatlan (6-4) @ 6:00 PM MT
Jalisco (6-4) visits Culiacan (6-4) @ 6:05 PM MT
Hermosillo (7-3) visits Obregon (2-8) @ 5:10 PM MST


Venezuelan League:

Richard Castillo (former Memphis-Zulia) entered in the fifth and pitched 2.1 innings.  He allowed one hit, no runs, and struck three out.  (p-s:30-24)(g/f:3-1)(ir-s:1-0)

Ronny Cedeno (former St. Louis-Magallanes) started at third base and batted sixth.  1-for-3 with one walk.

Magallanes beat Zulia 3-1
LVBP Official Site Post Game

Eduardo Sanchez (former St. Louis-Margarita) entered in the fifth and pitched to four batters.  He allowed one hit, no runs, and one walk.  (p-s:16-7)(g/f:2-0)(ir-s:2-0)

Margarita beat Aragua 8-4 in game two of doubleheader
LVBP Official Site Post Game

Wilfredo Tovar (Memphis-Caracas) started at shortstop and batted eighth.  1-for-4 with one RBI, one run, and one sac fly.

Rangel Ravelo (Memphis-Lara) started in right field and batted fourth.  3-for-6 with two doubles, one RBI, and grounded into two double plays.

Caracas beat Lara 5-4 in 12 innings
LVBP Official Site Post Game

Notes:
Miguel Socolovich (Memphis-Caracas) will be looking over his options after the World Series concludes: LVBP Official Site

Roberto Canache (former Johnson City-Caribes) was removed from the active roster with discomfort in right arm: Caribes Official Site

Sunday's Games:
Zulia (6-4) visits Lara (5-5) @ 3:00 PM VET
Caribes (2-9) visits Caracas (7-4) @4:00 PM VET
Aragua (7-3) visits Margarita (4-6) @ 5:00 PM VET
La Guaira (5-5) visits Magallanes (5-5) @ 6:00 PM VET


Venezuelan Parallel League:

Stats:
Carlos Talavera (Johnson City-Margarita/Aragua) has played in four games going 5-for-13 (.385) with one double, two triples, two RBIs, ten total bases, four runs, six walks, one stolen base, four strikeouts, .579 OBP, and .769 SLG.

Fabian Blanco (Johnson City-Lara) has made three relief appearances posting a 0-0 record, 2.25 ERA, and 1.75 WHIP.  He's allowed four hits, one earned run, three walks, thrown two wild pitches, and struck five out over four innings.
Jose Gomez (former Johnson City-La Guaira) has made one start posting a 0-0 record, 3.60 ERA, and 1.00 WHIP.  He's allowed five hits, two earned runs, one home run, hit two batters, and struck four out over five innings.

No Games Scheduled For Sunday


Dominican League:

Eugenio Velez (former Memphis-Azucareros) entered late in the game as a pinch hitter and batted fifth.  0-for-1 at the plate.
Magneuris Sierra (St. Louis-Azucareros) started in left field and batted ninth.  1-for-3 with one strikeout and one caught stealing/pickoff.

Escogido beat Azucareros 5-1
LIDOM Official Site Post Game

Audry Perez (former St. Louis-Estrellas) entered late in the game at catcher.
Evan MacLane (former St. Louis-Estrellas) started and pitched five innings.  He allowed four hits, one earned run, one walk, and struck two out.  (g/f:5-2)

Estrellas beat Licey 4-1
LIDOM Official Site Post Game

Sunday's Games:
Escogido (4-2) visits Licey (2-4) @ 5:00 PM AST
Azucareros (0-6) visits Cibao (4-2) @ 5:00 PM AST

Cardinals Winter League Notebook 10-17-17: Xavier Scruggs Singles Twice, Homers, & Drives In Five Runs; Sandy Alcantara Strikes Out One Over Three Scoreless Innings; Wilfredo Tovar Doubles, Triples, & Knocks In Two Runs In Doubleheader

NC's @Xavier_Scruggs with the go-ahead grand slam pic.twitter.com/s0kkAKnSGN

— Dan Kurtz (@MyKBO) October 17, 2017

Xavier Scruggs - NC Dinos (Eric Thames featured)


Korean Baseball Organization Playoffs:

Xavier Scruggs (former St. Louis-NC) started at first base and batted fourth.  3-for-6 with one home run, five RBIs, two runs, and two strikeouts.

NC beat Doosan 13-5
Yonhap News Agency Post Game

Wednesday's Game:
NC (1-0) visits Doosan (0-1) @ 4:30 AM


Arizona Fall League:

Peter Mooney (former 2010 draft selection-Salt River) started at shortstop and batted eighth.  0-for-2 with one strikeout.

Peoria beat Salt River 6-2
MLB Official Site Post Game

Edmundo Sosa (Palm Beach-Surprise) started at second base and batted second.  0-for-4 with one run, one hit by pitch, and two strikeouts.
Oscar Mercado (Springfield-Surrpise) started in centerfield and batted third.  1-for-3 with one double, two RBIs, two runs, two walks, one strikeout, and assisted in one double play.
Andrew Knizner (Springfield-Surprise) started at first base and batted fifth.  1-for-4 and assisted in one double play.
Sandy Alcantara (St. Louis-Surprise) started and pitched three innings.  He allowed no hits or runs, one walk, and struck one out.  (p-s:40-24)(g/f:8-0)

Surprise beat Surprise 9-8
MLB Official Site Post Game

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


Mexican Pacific League:

Stats:
Efren Navarro (former Memphis-Hermosillo) has played in five games going 6-for-19 (.326) with one double, one home run, four RBIs, ten total bases, five runs, five walks, four strikeouts, .458 OBP, .526 SLG, and .985 with OPS.
Randy Arozarena (Springfield-Navojoa) has played five games going 7-for-22 (.318) with two doubles, two home runs, three RBIs, 15 total bases, six runs, one walk, six strikeouts, one cauht stealing,
Niko Vasquez (former Springfield-Navojoa) has played in five games going 4-for-17 (.235) with one triple, four RBIs, six total bases, three runs, one walk, two strikeouts, one caught stealing, .350 OBP, .353 SLG, and .703 OPS.
Cedric Hunter (former Memphis-Obregon) has played in five games going 4-for-18 (.222) with two home runs, four RBIs, ten total bases, two runs, one walk, one stolen bases, three strikeouts, .300 OBP, .556 SLG, and .856 OPS.
Alexis Wilson (State College-Culiacan) has played in five games going 0-for-15 (.000) with one run, two walks, and five strikeouts, .118 OBP, .000 SLG, and .118 OPS.

Jesus Cruz (State College-Jalisco) has made one start posting a 0-0 record, 0.00 ERA, and 0.50 WHIP.  He's allowed two hits, no runs, and struck five out over four innings.
Robert Stock (former Palm Beach-Jalisco) has made three relief appearances posting a 1-0 record, 0.00 ERA, 1.50 WHIP, and one hold.  He's allowed one hit, no runs, three walks, hit two batters, and struck two out over 2.2 innings.
Maikel Cleto (former St. Louis-Mochis) has made two relief appearances posting a 0-0 record, 3.00 ERA, and 1.67 WHIP.  He's allowed two hits, one earned run, three walks, and struck three out over three innings.

Tuesday's Games:
Jalisco (5-0) visits Mochis (0-5) @ 7:30 PM MT
Navojoa (1-4) visits Obregon (0-5) @ 7:10 PM MST
Culiacan (5-0) visits Mexicali (2-3) @ 7:30 PM PT
Mazatlan (3-2) visits Hermosillo (4-1) @ 7:30 PM MST


Venezuelan League:

Wilfredo Tovar (Memphis-Caracas) started at shortstop and batted ninth.  1-for-5 with one triple, one RBI, one strikeout, one fielding error, and assisted in two double plays.

Cesar Valera (former Palm Beach-Caribes) started at second base and batted eighth.  1-for-3 with one walk, one throwing error, and assisted in one double play.
Roberto Canache (former Johnson City-Caribes) entered in the ninth and pitched one inning.  He allowed two hits, three earned runs, one home run, one intentional walk, threw one wild pitch, and struck two out for the losing decision (0-1).  (p-s:21-14)(g/f:2-0)

Caracas beat Caribes 6-3 in game one of doubleheader
LVBP Official Site Post Game

Wilfredo Tovar (Memphis-Caracas) started at shortstop and batted eighth.  1-for-3 with one double, one RBI, and assisted in one double play.

Cesar Valera (former Palm Beach-Caribes) entered late in the game at third base and batted ninth.  0-for-1 at the plate.

Caracas beat Caribes 5-4 in game two of doubleheader
LVBP Official Site Post Game

Notes:
Corey Baker (former Memphis-Caracas) is listed as day-to-day with the flu: LVBP Official Site

Rangel Ravelo (Memphis-Lara) arrived in Venezuela after the birth of his child and is expected to debut on Tuesday: Lider

Freddy Garcia (Aragua) will be join the rotation this week: Meridiano

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


Dominican League:

Tuesday's Games:
Escogido (2-0) visits Cibao (2-0) @ 7:30 PM AST
Azucareros (0-2) visits Estrellas (2-0) @ 7:30 PM AST


Nicaraguan League (October 23, 2017):

Notes:
The league will take a break from December 7-18 for the Central American Games: La Prensa

MLB teams could play games at the new Dennis Martinez Stadium in a couple years: La Prensa


Puerto Rican League (January 6, 2018):

Notes:
Yadier Molina (St. Louis-Carolina) is in Puerto Rico donating to Hurricane Maria victims: El Vocero

Cardinals Winter League Notebook 2-8-17: Alex Cora's Caguas Wins Caribbean Series & He Turns Attention To WBC; Ronny Cedeno Showed His Experience During Caribbean Series; J.C. Sulbaran & Curt Smith On Dutch Preliminary WBC Roster

Alex Cora (Center) - Criollos de Caguas

Australian Baseball League:

Notes:
The league is talking with Asian teams about expansion: Fox Sports


Caribbean Series Championship:

Ruben Gotay (former Memphis-Caguas) started at first base and batted fifth.  0-for-4 with one strikeout and assisted in three double plays.

Caguas beat Mexicali 1-0 in 10 innings
MLB Official Site Post Game

Notes:
Cuba will return for a fifth consecutive season as a special guest in the 2018 Caribbean Series to be held in Barquisimeto, Venezuela: ESPN Deportes

Ronny Cedeno (former MLB signing-Magallanes/Zulia) showed his experience in the Caribbean Series: Magallanes Official Site

Miguel Batista (former St. Louis), Octavio Dotel (former St. Louis), and others have teamed up to raise awareness with Dominican players in the wake of recent deaths: El Caribe

There was a gun battle several hours before the championship game that left six dead: El Vocero

Roberto Canache (former Johnson City-Caribes) is expected in Italy in early March: Mister Baseball

The 2017 Caribbean Series had the best attendance in the past 14 held: ESPN Deportes

2017 All-Caribbean Stars: LVBP Official Site

Alex Cora (former MiLB signing-Caguas GM) was emotionally overjoyed when Caguas won: Primera Hora

The Confederation of the Caribbean will have a meeting in March to discuss adding Panama and their interest in Nicaragua and Colombia: TV Max Deportes


Arizona Winter League:

Notes:
The league says there are still open spots on the rosters: AWL Official Twitter


World Baseball Classic (March 6, 2017):

Notes:
Cuba announced their roster: ESPN Deportes

Rules have been announced: WBC Official Site

Edubray Ramos (former VSL-La Guaira) was placed on the Venezuelan reserve list and could be used in the second round: La Guaira Official Site

J.C. Sulbaran (Memphis free agent) and Curt Smith (former Springfield-Chinandega) were named to the Dutch team that will play spring trainings games from February 12-26, 2017: Mister Baseball

Cardinals Winter League Notebook 1-17-17: Roberto Canache Strikes Out One Over One Scoreless Inning; Eugenio Velez Hits A Solo Home Run; Donovan Solano Singles Twice & Drives In One Run

Roberto Canache - Caribes Anzoategui

Venezuelan League Playoffs:

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

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

Roberto Canache (former Johnson City-Caribes) entered in the sixth and pitched one inning.  He allowed one hit, no runs, and struck one out.  (p-s:7-6)(g/f:1-0)
Pedro Rodriguez (former MiLB signing-Caribes) entered in the eighth and pitched one inning.  He allowed three hits, one earned run, and one home run.  (p-s:15-11)(g/f:0-1)

Ronny Cedeno (former MLB signing-Zulia) started at third base and batted ninth.  1-for-2 with one walk.

Zulia beat Caribes 5-2
LVBP Official Site Post Game

Notes:
Ildemaro Vargas (former Palm Beach-Lara) could possibly return if Lara advances in playoffs: El Emergente

Breyvic Valera (Memphis-Margarita) talks about winning the LVBP MVP: Margarita Official Site and Lider

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


Mexican Pacific League Playoffs:

Efren Navarro (former Memphis-Hermosillo) started at first base and batted third.  0-for-3 with two walks, two strikeouts, and assisted in two double plays.

Hermosillo beat Mexicali 4-1
LMP Official Site Post Game

Eugenio Velez (former Memphis-Mochis) started in left field and batted leadoff.  1-for-4 with one home run, one RBI, one run, and one sacrifice.

Iker Franco (former Springfield-Culiacan) entered late in the game at catcher.
Dennys Reyes (former St. Louis-Culiacan) entered in the sixth and pitched to three batters.  He allowed no hits or runs, one walk, and threw one wild pitch.  (p-s:13-6)(g/f:2-0)

Mochis beat Culiacan 3-2
LMP Official Site Post Game

Tuesday's Game:
Mexicali (2-2) visits Culiacan (2-2) @ 7:30 PM MST


Dominican League Playoffs:

Donovan Solano (former Memphis-Licey) started at third base and batted seventh.  2-for-4 with one RBI, one run, and one stolen base.

Licey beat Cibao 10-1
LIDOM Official Site Post Game

Eliezer Alvarez (Peoria-Escogido) started at second base and batted second.  0-for-4 with two strikeouts.

Rainel Rosario (former Springfield-Escogido) started in right field and batted fifth.  1-for-4 at the plate.

Cibaenas beat Escogido 4-0
LIDOM Official Site Post Game

Tuesday's Games:
Cibaenas (13-4) visits Cibao (8-9) @ 7:30 PM AST
Licey (8-9) visits Escogido (5-12) @ 7:30 PM AST


Puerto Rican League Championship:

Stats:
Randy Ruiz (former MiLB signing-Caguas) has played in eight games going 9-for-26 (.346) with one double, one home run, eight RBIs, 13 total bases, three runs, four walks, seven strikeouts, .433 OBP, .500 SLG, and .933 OPS.
Ruben Gotay (former Memphis-Caguas) has played in 8-for-25 (.320) with two doubles, three RBIs, ten total bases, one run, seven walks, seven strikeouts, one caught stealing, .485 OBP, .400 SLG, and .885 OPS.

Justin Wright (Memphis free agent-Caguas) has made four relief appearances posting a 1-0 record, 0.00 ERA, and 1.71 WHIP.  He's allowed two hits, two unearned runs, two walks, and struck three out over 2.1 innings.
J.C. Romero (former St. Louis-Santurce) has made four relief appearances posting a 0-0 record, 3.86 ERA, 1.71 WHIP, and one hold.  He's allowed three hits, one earned run, one home run, one walk, hit one batter, and struck one out over 2.1 innings.

Tuesday's Game:
Caguas (1-1) visits Santurce (1-1) @ 7:15 PM AST


Nicaraguan League Championship:

Stats:
Edgard Montiel (former DSL-Chinandega) has played in three games going 6-for-13 (.462) with two doubles, one home run, three RBIs, 11 total bases, three runs, one walk, hit one batter, two strikeouts, .533 OBP, .846 SLG, and 1.379 OPS.
Curt Smith (former Springfield-Chinandega) has played in three games going 4-for-13 (.308) with three RBIs, four total bases, two runs, one walk, two strikeouts, .357 OBP, .308 SLG, and .665 OPS.

Tuesday's Game:
Chinandega (2-1) visits Rivas (1-2) @ 6:00 PM


Colombian League Championship:

Stats:
Jose Almarante (former Memphis-Sincelejo) has a 0-0 record and 10.80 ERA.  He's allowed four hits, three earned runs, one home run, throw one wild pitch, and struck two out over 1.2 innings.

Tuesday's Game:
Sincelejo (1-1) visits Monteria (1-1) @ 7:00 PM


World Baseball Classic (March 6, 2017):

Notes:
Venezuela will play Kansas City and Texas in exhibition games during spring training: Lider

Cardinals Winter League Notebook 1-16-17: Breyvic Valera Named 2016-17 LVBP MVP; Ildemaro Vargas Singles Twice, Doubles, Walks Twice, & Drives In One Run; Fidencio Flores Strikes Out Three & Holds One Inherited Runner On Base Over Four Scoreless Innings For The Win

Breyvic Valera - Bravos de Margarita

Venezuelan League Playoffs:

Ildemaro Vargas (former Palm Beach-Lara) started at second base and batted leadoff.  3-for-4 with one double, one two-out RBI, two runs, and two walks.

Geudy Guerra (former VSL-La Guaira) entered in the seventh and pitched to four batters.  He allowed no hits or runs, and two walks.  (p-s:15-5)(g/f:0-1)(ir-s:1-0)

Lara beat La Guaira 9-3
LVBP Official Site Post Game

Roberto Canache (former Johnson City-Caribes) entered in the sixth and pitched to three batters.  He allowed one hit, no runs, and struck two out.  (p-s:15-9)
Pedro Rodriguez (former MiLB signing-Caribes) entered in the seventh and pitched one inning.  He allowed no hits or runs.  (p-s:20-13)(g/f:3-0)

Ronny Cedeno (former MLB signing-Zulia) started at third base and batted eighth.  0-for-3 at the plate.

Zulia beat Caribes 3-2
LVBP Official Site Post Game

Notes:
Breyvic Valera (Memphis-Margarita) was named MVP for the 2016-17 season and Jose 'Cafecito' Martinez received votes: LVBP Official Site

Ildemaro Vargas (former Palm Beach-Lara) hopes to return after meeting obligations with Arizona: LVBP Official Site

Monday's Games:
Lara (2-1) visits La Guaira (1-2) @ 7:00 PM VET
Caribes (1-2) visits Zulia (2-1) @ 7:00 PM VET


Mexican Pacific League Playoffs:

Efren Navarro (former Memphis-Hermosillo) started at first base and batted third.  0-for-2 with two walks.

Hermosillo beat Mexicali 2-1
LMP Official Site Post Game

Eugenio Velez (former Memphis-Mochis) started in left field and batted leadoff.  0-for-4 at the plate.

Dennys Reyes (former St. Louis-Culiacan) entered in the fourth and pitched to one batter.  He allowed no hits or runs, and struck one out.  (p-s:6-3)(ir-s:3-0)

Culiacan beat Mochis 4-1
LMP Official Site Post Game

Monday's Games:
Mexicali (2-1) visits Hermosillo (1-2) @ 7:30 PM MST
Mochis (2-2) visits Culiacan (2-2) @ 7:30 PM MT


Dominican League Playoffs:

Hector Luna (former St. Louis-Cibaenas) started at first base and batted fifth.  0-for-1 and assisted in one double play.

Tommy Pham (St. Louis-Escogido) started in centerfield and batted third.  1-for-3 with one walk and one strikeout.

Cibaenas beat Escogido 8-0
Listin Diario Post Game

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

Cibao beat Licey 10-6
Listin Diario Post Game

Monday's Games:
Cibao (8-8) visits Licey (7-9) @ 7:30 PM AST
Escogido (5-11) visits Cibaenas (12-4) @ 8:00 PM AST


Puerto Rican League Championship:

J.C. Romero (former St. Louis-Santurce) entered in the sixth and pitched to one batter.  He allowed no hits or runs, and one walk.

Randy Ruiz (former MiLB signing-Caguas) started as designated hitter and batted fifth.  0-for-1 with one run, three walks, and grounded into one double play.
Ruben Gotay (former Memphis-Caguas) started at first base and batted sixth.  0-for-2 with two walks, two strikeouts, and one caught stealing.

Santurce beat Caguas 6-3
LBPRC Official Site Post Game

No Games Scheduled For Monday


Nicaraguan League Championship:

Fidencio Flores (former GCL-Rivas) entered in the fourth and pitched four innings.  He allowed two hits, no runs, one walk, threw one wild pitch, and struck three out for the winning decision (1-0).  (g/f:5-3)(ir-s:1-0)

Edgard Montiel (former DSL-Chinandega) started at first base and batted third.  1-for-5 with one double, one RBI, one run, and one strikeout.
Curt Smith (former Springfield-Chinandega) started in right field and batted fourth.  1-for-3 with one RBI, one run, one walk, and one strikeout.

Rivas beat Chinandega 6-5
LBPN Official Site Post Game

No Game Scheduled For Monday


Colombian League Championship:

Jose Almarante (former Memphis-Sincelejo) started and pitched 1.2 innings.  He allowed four hits, three runs (two earned), committed one fielding error, and struck two out.  (p-s:31-21)

Monteria beat Sincelejo 5-4 in 12 innings
LCBP Official Site Post Game

No Game Scheduled For Monday


Veracruz League Playoffs:

Notes:
Francisco Rivera (former Palm Beach-Xalapa) playing catch with his son: LBEV Twitter

Cardinals Winter League Notebook 1-13-17: Anthony Garcia Struggles Continue A Second Winter Season But He Stays Positive & Hopeful; Eugenio Velez Singles Twice & Hits A Solo Home Run; Pedro Rodriguez Strikes Out One Over One Hitless/Scoreless Inning

Anthony Garcia - Gigantes de Carolina

Venezuelan League Playoffs:

Ronny Cedeno (former MLB signing-Zulia) started at third base and batted eighth.  0-for-3 with one RBI and and one walk.

Pedro Rodriguez (former MiLB signing-Caribes) entered in the sixth and pitched one inning.  He allowed no hits or runs, and struck one out.  (p-s:10-7)(g/f:1-1)
Roberto Canache (former Johnson City-Caribes) entered in the seventh and pitched one inning.  He allowed no hits or runs.  (p-s:10-6)(g/f:2-0)

Zulia beat Caribes 3-2
LVBP Official Site Post Game

Ildemaro Vargas (former Palm Beach-Lara) started at second base and batted leadoff.  2-for-5 with one run.

La Guaira beat Lara 7-6
LVBP Official Site Post Game

Notes:
Jose 'Cafecito' Martinez (St. Louis-La Guaira) remained on the La Guaira active roster even though the team is not expecting him back: El Emergente

Friday's Games:
Zulia (1-0) visits Caribes (0-1) @ 7:00 PM VET
La Guaira (1-0) visits Lara (0-1) @ 7:00 PM VET


Mexican Pacific League Playoffs:

Eugenio Velez (former Memphis-Mochis) started in left field and batted leadoff.  3-for-4 with one home run, one RBI, two runs, one sacrifice, was picked off, and one fielding error.

Mochis beat Culiacan 14-2
LMP Official Site Post Game

Efren Navarro (former Memphis-Hermosillo) started at first base and batted third.  0-for-1 at the plate.

Mexicali beat Hermosillo 16-6
LMP Official Site Post Game

No Games Scheduled For Friday


Dominican League Playoffs:

Donovan Solano (former Memphis-Licey) started at third base and batted eighth.  2-for-3 with one run.

Licey beat Cibao 4-1
Listin Diario Post Game

Notes:
Miguel Tejada (Cibaenas) was added to the Cibaenas active roster and could retire on Saturday: Listin Diario

Friday's Games:
Cibao (4-8) visits Escogido (5-8) @ 7:30 PM AST
Licey (6-7) visits Cibaenas (10-2) @ 8:00 PM AST


Puerto Rican League Playoffs:

Stats:
Ruben Gotay (former Memphis-Caguas) has played in six games going 8-for-20 (.400) with two doubles, three RBIs, ten total bases, one run, four walks, four strikeouts, .520 OBP, .500 SLG, and 1.020 OPS.
Randy Ruiz (former MiLB signing-Caguas) has played in six games going 7-for-21 (.333) with one double, one home run, seven RBIs, 11 total bases, two runs, one walk, five strikeouts, .364 OBP, .524 SLG, and .887 OPS.
Jonathan Rodriguez (former Memphis-Mayaguez) has played in four games going 1-for-15 (.067) with one double, two total bases, one run, eight strikeouts, .067 OBP, .133 SLG, and .200 OPS.
Anthony Garcia (Memphis-Carolina) played in five games going 1-for-17 (.059) with two RBIs, one total base, two walks, three strikeouts, .158 OBP, .059 SLG, and .217 OPS.

Tyler Herron (former Springfield-Mayaguez) has made four relief appearances posting a 0-0 record, 3.60 ERA, 0.80 WHIP, and one hold.  He's allowed three hits, three runs (two earned), one walk, and struck three out over five innings.

Notes:
Anthony Garcia (Memphis-Carolina) saw his numbers dip after winning the MVP a couple years ago but stays positive and continues to make adjustments heading into MLB spring training: El Nuevo Dia

No Games Scheduled For Friday


Nicaraguan League Championship:

Notes:
Rivas selected Fidencio Flores (former GCL-Boer) in the playoff draft: La Prensa

Friday's Game:
Rivas (0-0) visits Chinandega (0-0) @ 6:00 PM


Colombian League Playoffs:

Ronald Ramirez (former Palm Beach-Barranquilla) started at shortstop and batted ninth.  0-for-2 with one walk, one caught stealing, and one fielding error.

Monteria beat Barranquilla 4-1
LCBP Official Site Post Game

No Games Scheduled For Friday


Australian Baseball League:

Malik Collymore (former Johnson City-Sydney) started in left field and batted leadoff.  2-for-5 with one run and three strikeouts.

Sydney beat Brisbane 10-9
Brisbane Official Site Post Game

Saturday's Games:
Perth (11-18) visits Adelaide (14-15) for a doubleheader beginning @ 4:00 PM ACT
Melbourne (23-7) visits Canberra (16-14) @ 7:00 PM AET
Sydney (12-18) visits Brisbane (13-17) @ 6:30 PM AEST


Panama League:

Notes:
Jonathan Rivera (Johnson City-Metropolitanas) went 2-for-4 at Cocle beat Metropolitanas 9-3: Panama America

Cardinals Winter League Notebook 1-10-17: Tommy Pham Doubles & Hits A Two-Run Homer; Roberto Canache Strikes Out Two & Holds One Inherited Runner On Base Over One & A Third Hitless/Scoreless Innings; Daniel Descalso To Play For Italy In World Baseball Classic

Tommy Pham - Leones del Escogido

Venezuelan League Playoffs:

Ildemaro Vargas (former Palm Beach-Lara) started at second base and batted leadoff.  0-for-2 with one run and two walks.

Lara beat Margarita 3-0
LVBP Official Site Post Game

Jose Martinez (St. Louis-La Guaira) started in right field and moved to first base, batting third.  1-for-4 with one run, one walk, and two strikeouts.
Jose Gonzalez (former Springfield-La Guaira) entered late in the game at catcher and batted fourth.  0-for-1 at the plate.
Geudy Guerra (former VSL-La Guaira) entered in the eighth and pitched one inning.  He allowed one hit, one earned run, one home run, and struck one out.  (p-s:18-15)(g/f:2-0)

Roberto Canache (former Johnson City-Caribes) entered in the seventh and pitched 1.1 innings.  He allowed no hits or runs, and struck two out.  (p-s:15-11)(g/f:1-1)(ir-s:1-0)

Caribes beat La Guaira 18-4
LVBP Official Site Post Game

Notes:
Caribes won the series four games to two over La Guaira

Jose Martinez (St. Louis-La Guaira) is doubtful for the remainder of the playoffs: El Emergente

Ildemaro Vargas (former Palm Beach-Lara) continued to play after his grandmother passed away over the weekend: El Emergente

Tuesday's Games:
Margarita (3-3) visits Lara (3-3) @ 7:00 PM VET


Mexican Pacific League Playoffs:

Efren Navarro (former Memphis-Hermosillo) started at first base and batted third.  0-for-1 with one run, one walk, one strikeout, and assisted in one double play.
Luis Garcia (former New Haven-Hermosillo) entered late in the game at first base and batted fourth.  1-for-3 with one two-out RBI and two strikeouts.

Irving Wilson (GCL-Culiacan) entered late in the game at catcher and batted second.  0-for-2 at the plate.
Iker Franco (former Springfield-Culiacan) started at catcher and moved to first base, batting seventh.  0-for-1 with one RBI, one run, one walk, one sac fly, and one strikeout.
Victor Marte (former St. Louis-Culiacan) entered in the eighth and pitched one inning.  He allowed one hit and no runs.  (p-s:15-9)(g/f:0-1)

Hermosillo beat Culiacan 6-3
LMP Official Site Post Game

Notes:
Hermosillo won the series four games to three over Culiacan

No Games Scheduled For Tuesday


Dominican League Playoffs:

Donovan Solano (former Memphis-Licey) entered late in the game at third base.
Evan MacLane (former St. Louis-Licey) started and pitched seven innings.  He allowed seven hits, two earned runs, one home run, and struck three outs for the winning decision (1-0).  (g/f:7-7)

Tommy Pham (St. Louis-Escogido) started in centerfield and batted seventh.  2-for-3 with one double, one home run, two two-out RBIs, and one run.

Licey beat Escogido 6-2
LIDOM Official Site Post Game

Tuesday's Games:
Cibao (3-6) visits Licey (5-5) @ 7:30 PM AST
Escogido (3-8) visits Cibaenas (9-1) @ 8:00 PM AST


Puerto Rican League Playoffs:

Stats:
Randy Ruiz (former MiLB signing-Caguas) has played in four games going 6-for-14 (.429) with one double, one home run, seven RBIs, ten total bases, two runs, one walk, three strikeouts, .467 OBP, .714 SLG, and 1.181 OPS.
Ruben Gotay (former Memphis-Caguas) has played in four games going 5-for-14 (.357) with two doubles, seven total bases, one run, three walks, three strikeouts, .500 OBP, .500 SLG, and 1.000 OPS.
Jonathan Rodriguez (former Memphis-Mayaguez) has played in three games going 1-for-11 (.091) with one double, two total bases, one run, four strikeouts, .091 OBP, .182 SLG, and .273 OPS.
Anthony Garcia (Memphis-Carolina) has played in four games going 1-for-14 (.071) with two RBIs, one total base, one walk, two strikeouts, .133 OBP, .071 SLG, and .205 OPS.

Hector Hernandez (former Palm Beach-Santurce) has made one relief appearance posting a 0-0 record, 0.00 ERA, and 0.00 WHIP.  He's allowed no hits or runs, and struck one out over one inning.
Justin Wright (Memphis free agent-Caguas) has made three relief appearances posting a 1-0 record, 0.00 ERA, and 2.00 WHIP.  He's allowed two hits, two unearned runs, two walks, and struck three out over two innings.
J.C. Romero (former St. Louis-Santurce) has made three relief appearances posting a 0-0 record, 3.86 ERA, 1.29 WHIP, and one hold.  He's allowed three hits, one earned run, one home run, hit one batter, and struck one out over 2.1 innings.
Tyler Herron (former Springfield-Mayaguez) has made three relief appearances posting a 0-0 record, 4.50 ERA, 1.00 WHIP, and one hold.  He's allowed three hits, three runs (two earned), one walk, and struck three out over four innings.
Ivan Maldonado (former MiLB tryout-Mayaguez) has made two relief appearances posting a 0-1 record, 5.40 ERA, and 3.60 WHIP.  He's allowed four hits, one earned run, two walks, and hit one batter over 1.2 innings.
Pete Parise (former Memphis-Mayaguez) has made one relief appearance posting a 0-0 record, 11.57 ERA, and 1.29 WHIP.  He's allowed three hits, three earned runs, and one home run over 2.1 innings.

Tuesday's Games:
Caguas (2-2) visits Mayaguez (2-2) @ 7:15 PM AST
Carolina (1-3) visits Santurce (3-1) @ 7:15 PM AST


Nicaraguan League Playoffs:

Stats:
Fidencio Flores (former GCL-Boer) has made one start posting a 0-1 record, 0.00 ERA, and 0.75 WHIP.  He's allowed four hits, two unearned runs, two walks, hit one batter, and struck three out over eight innings.

Tuesday's Game:
Boer (0-2) visits Rivas (2-0) @ 6:00 PM


Colombian League Playoffs:

Stats:
Ronald Ramirez (former Palm Beach-Barranquilla) has gone 1-for-5 (.200) with one sacrifice, two strikeouts, grounded into one double play, .200 OBP, and .200 SLG.

Jonathan Escudero (Palm Beach free agent-Barranquilla) has a 0-0 record and 0.00 ERA.  He's allowed no hits or runs, and two walks over 0.2 innings.

Tuesday's Games:
Barranquilla (1-1) visits Monteria (1-1) @ 7:00 PM


Panama League:

Notes:
Jonathan Rivera (Johnson City-Metropolitanas) is currently hitting .438: Metro Official Twitter


World Baseball Classic (March 6, 2016):

Notes:
Daniel Descalso (former St. Louis) will play for Italy: WBC Official Site

Max Scherzer (former 2003 draft selection) has pulled out from pitching for Team USA due to injury: WBC Official Site