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Eliezer Alfonso - Gigantes del Cibao

Venezuelan League Round Robin

Ronny Cedeno (former St. Louis-Magallanes) started at shortstop and batted seventh.  2-for-3 with one run, one sacrifice, and assisted in one double play.

Magallanes beat La Guaira 8-3
LVBP Official Site Post Game

Saturday's Games:
La Guaira (1-4) visits Aragua (2-3) @ 5:30 PM VST
Caribes (4-2) visits Magallanes (4-2) @ 7:30 PM VST


Mexican Pacific League Playoffs

Ramon Delgado (former Memphis-Obregon) entered in the fourth and pitched 3.1 innings.  He allowed no hits or runs, and struck one out.  (p-s:39-27)(g/f:4-2)(ir-s:2-1)

Mexicali beat Obregon 7-2
LMP Official Site Post Game
Mexicali wins the series 4-3

Notes:
The postseason teams held another draft to bulk up rosters for the next round in the playoffs: LMP Official Site

No Games Scheduled For Saturday


Dominican League Round Robin

Rafael Furcal (former St. Louis-Cibaenas) started at second base and batted second.  1-for-4 at the plate.

Estrellas beat Cibaenas 4-3
Listin Diario Post Game

Eliezer Alfonso (former Peoria-Cibao) started at first base and batted seventh.  1-for-4 with one RBI, one run, one strikeout, and assisted in one double play.

Eugenio Velez (former Memphis-Azucareros) started in right field and batted second.  1-for-5 with one triple, one RBI, and two strikeouts.

Cibao beat Azucareros 7-3
LIDOM Official Site Post Game

Saturday's Games:
Cibaenas (4-7) visits Cibao (9-2) @ 7:30 PM AST
Estrellas (5-6) visits Azucareros (4-7) @ 7:30 PM AST


Nicaraguan League Playoffs

Edgard Montiel (former DSL-Chinandega) started at third base and batted seventh.  0-for-3 with one sacrifice.

Chinandega beat Boer 5-3

Notes:
Gustavo Martinez (former GCL-Boer) was announced as starter for the third game: La Prensa

Saturday's Game:
Chinandega (1-0) visits Boer (0-1) @ 4:00 PM


Australian Baseball League

Two out of three games postponed by rain

Sunday's Games:
Brisbane (19-19) visits Canberra (19-19) @ 12:00 PM AET
Melbourne (13-25) visits Sydney (18-20) @ 12:00 PM AET
Adelaide (26-13) visits Perth (20-19) @ 11:05 PM AWST


Puerto Rican League Round Robin

Ruben Gotay (former Memphis-Santurce) started at second base and batted third.  1-for-4 with one home run, three two-out RBIs, one run, and assisted in one double play.
Joel Pineiro (former St. Louis-Santurce) started and pitched six innings.  He allowed two hits, no runs, one walk, hit one batter, and struck one out for the winning decision (2-0).  (g/f:11-5)

Anthony Garcia (Palm Beach-Carolina) started in right field and batted fourth.  0-for-3 with one walk.
Juan Caballero (Johnson City-Carolina) entered in the fourth and pitched three innings.  He allowed four hits, three earned runs, hit one batter, and struck three out.  (g/f:1-5)

Santurce beat Carolina 10-0
LBPRC Official Site Post Game

Randy Ruiz (former MiLB signing-Mayaguez) started as designated hitter and batted fifth.  0-for-3 at the plate.
Luis Montanez (former Memphis-Mayaguez) entered late in the game as a pinch runner and took over in right field, batting sixth.  0-for-1 at the plate.

Mayaguez beat Caguas 3-1
LBPRC Official Site Post Game

Notes:
J.C. Romero (former St. Louis), Pedro Feliciano (former Memphis), and Joel Pinero (former St. Louis) are not considering retirement at this time: El Nuevo Dia

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


Colombian League

2014-15 Final Stats:
Ronald Castillo (Peoria-Sincelejo) went 11-for-47 (.234) with one double, ten RBIs, five runs, five walks, one stolen base, one sac fly, ten strikeouts, grounded into two double plays, .302 OBP, and .255 SLG.
Ronald Ramirez (former Palm Beach-Cartagena) went 23-for-103 (.223) with eight doubles, ten RBIs, eight runs, seven walks, one hit by pitch, one sacrifice, two sac flies, one stolen base, four caught stealing, grounded into one double play, .274 OBP, and .301 SLG.

Jonathan Escudero (Johnson City-Barranquilla) had a 0-0 record and 2.93 ERA.  He allowed 24 hits, 14 runs (nine earned), one home run, ten walks, hit two batters, threw three wild pitches, and struck 22 out over 27.1 innings.
Jose Calero (former GCL-Sincelejo) had a 2-0 record, 3.16 ERA, and two saves.  He allowed 25 hits, 11 runs (nine earned), one home run, eight walks, hit two batters, and struck 25 out over 25.2 innings.
Geney Rios (former GCL-Monteria) had a 0-0 record and 7.36 ERA.  He allowed two hits, three earned runs, one home run, two walks, hit one batter, threw one wild pitch, and struck two out over 3.2 innings.

Saturday's Playoff Game:
Monteria (20-22) visits Cartagena (21-21)


Veracruz League Playoffs

Ryde Rodriguez (former Palm Beach-Acayucan) started in left field and batted fourth.  0-for-3 with one strikeout and grounded into one double play.
Juan Pena (former Tennessee-Acayucan) started and pitched 3.1 innings.  He allowed two hits, two earned runs, one walk, and struck two out for the losing decision.  (g/f:4-2)

San Andres beat Acayucan 7-0

Ivan Bellazetin (former MiLB tryout-Acayucan) started at second base and batted second.  0-for-2 with one walk.

San Andres beat Acayucan 4-0


Panama League

Allen Cordoba (DSL-Urraca) started at second base and batted second.  2-for-2 with one walk.

Herrera beat Urraca 5-0

Edmundo Sosa (State College-Metro) started at shortstop and batted leadoff.  2-for-4 at the plate.
Jonathan Rivera (DSL-Metro) started in outfield and batted seventh.  2-for-4 at the plate.

Metro beat Cocle 5-4
Panama League Official Site Post Game

Saturday's Games:
Cocle (13-8) visits Metro (10-11) @ 4:00 PM
Urraca (11-10) visits Herrera (8-13) @ 7:00 PM

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Nick Additon - Leones del Escogido

Venezuelan League

Kristhiam Linares (former Springfield-Zulia) entered in the 11th and pitched to three batters.  He allowed one hit, two earned runs, and one intentional walk for the losing decision (1-1).   (g/f:1-0)

La Guaira beat Zulia 7-4 in 11 innings
LVBP Official Site Post Game

Ronny Cedeno (former St. Louis-Magallanes) started at shortstop and batted seventh.  1-for-4 with one two-out RBI and one strikeout.

Cesar Izturis (former St. Louis-Lara) started at second base and batted second.  0-for-3 with one walk and one strikeout.

Magallanes beat Lara 4-1
LVBP Official Site Post Game

Tuesday's Game:
Zulia (31-22) visits Caracas (23-31) @ 7:30 PM VST


Mexican Pacific League

Russell Branyan (former St. Louis-Culiacan) started as designated hitter and batted fourth.  1-for-4 with one home run, one two-out RBI, one run, one walk, and two strikeouts.

Navojoa beat Culiacan 10-6
LMP Official Site Post Game

Notes:
Sean Gleason (Reynosa) and Geoff Broussard (Sioux City) joined Jalisco as Brian Broderick (former Memphis) leaves to prepare for spring training: Jalisco Official Site

Tuesday's Games:
Hermosillo (11-10) visits Jalisco (12-9) @ 7:00 PM CT
Mochis (11-10) visits Obregon (6-15) @ 7:30 PM MST
Culiacan (13-9) visits Navojoa (9-13) @ 7:30 PM MST
Mazatlan (10-11) visits Mexicali (13-8) @ 7:30 PM PT


Dominican League

Notes:
Nick Additon (former Memphis-Escogido) received Pitcher of the Week honors with Evan MacLane (former St. Louis-Estrellas) getting some consideration: LIDOM Official Site

Nick Greenwood (St. Louis) will begin pitching in the Parallel League before joining Cibaenas and his role has not yet been defined: Cibaenas Official Site

Tuesday's Games:
Cibaenas (26-18) visits Cibao (26-18) @ 7:30 PM AST
Escogido (14-30) visits Licey (17-27) @ 7:30 PM AST
Azucareros (21-23) visits Estrellas (28-16) @ 7:30 PM AST


Nicaraguan League

Jose Garcia (former Memphis-San Fernando) has played in 17 games going 23-for-77 (.299) with six doubles, seven RBIs, 29 total bases, eight runs, four walks, 13 strikeouts, .325 OBA, .299 SLG, and .702 OPS.
Edgard Montiel (former DSL-Chinandega) has played in 27 games going 25-for-60 (.278) with six doubles, one home run, ten RBIs, 34 total bases, nine runs, 14 walks, six strikeouts, .404 OBA, .378 SLG, and .782 OPS.
Ryde Rodriguez (former Palm Beach-Chinandega) has played in 21 games going 21-for-77 (.273) with five doubles, one home run, eight RBIs, 29 total bases, 11 runs, six walks, 14 strikeouts, .372 OBA, .377 SLG, and .718 OPS.
Jem Argenal (former GCL-Chinandega) has played in 26 games going 23-for-97 (.237) with three doubles, one triple, one home run, six RBIs, 31 total bases, 15 runs, six walks, 18 strikeouts, .295 OBA, .320 SLG, and .615 OPS.

Gustavo Martinez (former GCL-Boer) has made six appearances (four starts) posting a 2-1 record, 2.38 ERA, and 1.72 WHIP.  He's allowed 23 hits, eight runs (six earned), 16 walks, thrownj one wild pitch, and struck 11 out over 22.2 innings.
Jhonny Polanco (Peoria-Boer) has made 11 relief appearances posting a 0-0 record, 9.58 ERA, 1.74 WHIP, and four saves.  He's allowed 11 hits, 11 earned runs, seven walks, thrown one wild pitch, and struck 11 out over 10.1 innings.

Tuesday's Games:
Rivas (16-15) visits Chinandega (17-14) @ 6:00 PM
Boer (17-13) visits San Fernando (12-20) @ 6:00 PM


Australian Baseball League

Wednesday's Game:
All-Star Game @ 4:30 PM AWST


Puerto Rican League

Randy Ruiz (former MiLB signing-Mayaguez) started as designated hitter and batted fourth.  0-for-2 at the plate.

Jonathan Rodriguez (Memphis-Santurce) started at first base and batted seventh.  0-for-1 and assisted in one double play.

Mayaguez leads Santurce 1-0, suspended after in 5th inning
LBPRC Official Site

Tuesday's Games:
Carolina (14-15) visits Caguas (20-10) @ 7:30 PM AST
Mayaguez (17-13) visits Santurce (13-16) for continuation of Monday's suspended game and scheduled contest


Colombian League

Ronald Castillo (Peoria-Sincelejo) has gone 11-for-47 (.234) with one double, ten RBIs, five runs, five walks, one stolen base, one sac fly, ten strikeouts, .302 OBP, and .255 SLG.
Ronald Ramirez (former Palm Beach-Cartagena) has gone 13-for-62 (.210) with five doubles, five RBIs, six runs, four walks, one hit by pitch, one sacrifice, one sac fly, 18 strikeouts, four caught stealing, .265 OBP, and .290 SLG.

Jonathan Escudero (Johnson City-Barranquilla) has a 0-0 record and 3.38 ERA.  He's allowed 11 hits, nine runs (four earned), seven walks, hit one batter, thrown one wild pitch, and struck eight out over 10.2 innings.
Jose Calero (former GCL-Sincelejo) has a 1-0 record, 4.61 ERA, and one save.  He's allowed 13 hits, seven earned runs, one home run, six walks, hit one batter, and struck 14 out over 13.2 innings.


Veracruz League

Amaury Cazana (former Memphis-Paso de Ovejas) has played in 12 games going 13-for-48 (.271) with three doubles, one home run, nine RBIs, eight runs, nine walks, one hit by pitch, one sac fly, eight strikeouts, .390 OBA, .396 SLG, and .786 OPS.
Ivan Bellazetin (former MiLB tryout-Acayucan) has played in 11 games going 12-for-48 (.250) with two doubles, one home run, six RBIs, five runs, four walks, one hit by pitch, six strikeouts, .321 OBA, .354 SLG, and .675 OPS.

Oneli Perez (former Memphis-La Cuenca) has made seven relief appearances posting a 0-0 record, 0.00 ERA, 1.50 WHIP, and one save.  He's allowed six hits, no runs, six walks, hit two batters, and struck five out over eight innings.
Jose Pena (former Tennessee-Acayucan) has made  three starts posting a 1-2 record, 6.19 ERA, and 1.56 WHIP.  He's allowed 24 hits, 14 runs (11 earned), one home run, one walk, hit one batter, throw three wild pitches, and struck 15 out over 16 innings.

Tuesday's Games:
Coatza (2-8-2) visits Acayucan (6-5)
Paso de Ovejas (4-7-1) visits Xalapa (5-7)
Santa Rosa (7-4) visits San Andres (4-6-1)
La Cuenca (8-4) visits Chiapas (8-3)


Nippon Professional Baseball

Nippon Ham signed Kensuke Tanaka (Texas free agent): Yakyubaka

Takashi Toritani (Hanshin free agent) is talking to Toronto and San Diego before making final decision on returning to Hanshin.  Shunsuke Watanabe (Lancaster) is looking for a deal with a MLB club but may return to Japan.  Yoshio Itoi (Orix) has interest in playing in the MLB but would like to win championship in NPB.  Kenta Maeda (Hiroshima) has goals of pitching in the MLB and winning NPB championship: Yakyubaka

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Edmundo Sosa (left) - Aguilas Metropolitanas

Venezuelan League

Breyvic Valera (Springfield-Margarita) started at second base and batted leadoff.  1-for-4 at the plate.
David Peralta (former Johnson City-Margarita) started in right field and batted third.  2-for-4 with one strikeout.
Eliezer Alfonso (former Peoria-Margarita) started as designated hitter and batted sixth.  0-for-3 with two runs, one walk, and grounded into one double play.

Lara beat Margarita 9-4
LVBP Official Site Post Game

Roberto Canache (former Johnson City-Caribes) started and pitched four innings.  He allowed seven hits, three earned runs, hit one batter, and struck two out.  (g/f:4-2)

Jose Martinez (former Springfield-Aragua) started at second base and batted third.  2-for-6 with three RBIs, one run, and assisted in four double plays.

Aragua beat Caribes 9-8 in 11 innings
LVBP Official Site Post Game

Ronny Cedeno (former St. Louis-Magallanes) started at shortstop and batted sixth.  1-for-4 with one two-out RBI and one strikeout.

Kender Villegas (Johnson City-La Guaira) entered in the ninth and pitched to one batter.  He allowed no hits or runs.  (g/f:0-1)

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

Notes:
Cesar Izturis (former St. Louis-Lara) is expected to rejoin the team this week: El Universal

Thursday's Games:
Zulia (29-19) visits Magallanes (23-26) @ 7:30 PM VST
Margarita (17-32) visits Lara (26-25) @ 7:30 PM VST
Caribes (32-18) visits La Guaira (22-27) @ 7:30 PM VST


Venezuelan Parallel League Semifinals

Thursday's Games:
Seattle (27-15) visits Lara (31-12)
La Guiara (29-13) visits Caimanes (29-15)


Mexican Pacific League

Russell Branyan (former St. Louis-Culiacan) started as designated hitter and batted fourth.  1-for-4 with one walk and one strikeout.

Hugo Castellanos (former Memphis-Jalisco) entered in the ninth and pitched one inning.  He allowed two hits, one earned run, and one walk.  (p-s:11-6)(g/f:2-0)

Culiacan beat Jalisco 11-3
LMP Official Site Post Game

Justin Christian (former Memphis-Mochis) started in centerfield and batted leadoff.  1-for-5 with one double, three two-out RBIs, two runs, one hit by pitch, and one strikeout.

Mochis beat Mexicali 9-5
LMP Official Site Post Game

Notes:
Brian Burres (Colorado free agent) has signed on to pitch Hermosillo: Hermosillo Official Site

Thursday's Games:
Culiacan (9-8) visits Jalisco (9-8) @ 7:00 PM CT
Mexicali (10-7) visits Mochis (10-7) @ 7:30 PM MT
Mazatlan (7-10) visits Obregon (6-11) @ 7:30 PM MST


Dominican League

Matt Pagnozzi (former St. Louis-Estrellas) started at catcher and batted eighth.  0-for-1 with one walk, one hit by pitch, and allowed one stolen base.
Evan MacLane (former St. Louis-Estrellas) started and pitched five innings.  He allowed three hits, no runs, one walk, and struck two out for the winning decision (3-1).  (g/f:6-4)

Estrellas beat Escogido 1-0
LIDOM Official Site Post Game

Eugenio Velez (former Memphis-Azucareros) started in left field and batted third.  0-for-4 with two strikeouts and one fielding error.
Raul Valdes (former St. Louis-Azucareros) started and pitched five innings,  He allowed six hits, three unearned runs, one walk, hit one batter, and struck five out for the losing decision (3-3).

Audry Perez (former St. Louis-Cibaenas) started at catcher and batted eighth,  0-for-4 at the plate.

Cibaenas beat Azucareros 6-2
LIDOM Official Site Post Game

Thursday's Games:
Estrellas (25-16) visits Azucareros (20-21) @ 7:30 PM AST
Cibao (24-17) visits Cibaenas (25-16) @ 7:30 PM AST


Nicaraguan League

Jem Argenal (former GCL-Chinandega) started in centerfield and batted leadoff.  1-for-5 with two runs.
Edgard Montiel (former DSL-Chinandega) started at first base and batted eighth.  1-for-4 with one double, one run, and one strikeout.

Boer beat Chinandega 9-5
LNBP Official Site Post Game

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

San Fernando beat Rivas 4-2
LNBP Official Site Post Game

Thursday's Games:
Chinandega (15-12) visits San Fernando (9-19) @ 6:00 PM
Boer (15-11) visits Rivas (15-12) @ 6:00 PM


Australian Baseball League

C.J. Beatty (former Palm Beach-Brisbane) entered late in the game as a pinch hitter and took over at third base, batting eighth.  One RBI and one sac fly.

Brisbane beat Perth 3-2 in 11 innings

Friday's Games:
Adelaide (12-8) visits Sydney (11-9) @ 7:00 PM AET
Melbourne (7-13) visits Canberra (10-11) @ 7:00 PM AET
Brisbane (13-8) visits Perth (8-12) @ 7:20 PM AWST


Puerto Rican League

Anthony Garcia (Palm Beach-Carolina) started in right field and batted fourth.  1-for-3 with one walk and one strikeout.
J.C. Romero (former St. Louis-Carolina) entered in the eighth and pitched one inning.  He allowed no hits or runs, and struck one out.  (g/f:1-1)

Ruben Gotay (former Memphis-San Juan) started at second base and batted third.  0-for-4 with one strikeout and assisted in two double plays.

San Juan beat Carolina 1-0
LBPRC Official Site Post Game

Luis Mateo (Memphis free agent-Caguas) started at shortstop and batted ninth.  1-for-5 with two strikeouts and grounded into one double play.

Randy Ruiz (former MiLB signing-Mayaguez) started as designated hitter and batted sixth.  0-for-5 with two strikeouts and grounded into one double play.

Caguas beat Mayaguez 11-8
LBPRC Official Site Post Game

Thursday's Games:
Carolina (12-14) visits Caguas (19-8) @ 7:30 PM AST
Mayaguez (16-11) visits Santurce (10-15) @ 7:30 PM AST


Colombian League

Notes:
Sincelejo released Ronald Castillo (Peoria) due to poor performance: LCBP Official Site


Veracruz League

Oneli Perez (former Memphis-La Cuenca) entered in the eighth and pitched two innings.   He allowed one hit, no runs, and two walks.  (g/f:2-1)

Amaury Cazana (former Memphis-Paso de Ovejas) started in right field and batted fourth.  1-for-4 with one RBI, one run, one intentional walk, grounded into one double play, and committed one error.

La Cuenca beat Paso de Ovejas 5-4 in 11 innings
LIV Official Site Post Game

Ivan Bellazetin (former MiLB tryout-Acayucan) started at second base and batted leadoff.  0-for-2 with one run, two walks, and two strikeouts.

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

Thursday's Games:
La Cuenca (4-4) visits Paso de Ovejas (3-4-1)
Xalapa (3-5) visits Coatza (2-4-2)
Chiapas (6-2) visits Santa Rosa (4-4)
Acayucan (4-4) visits San Andres (4-3-1)


Panama League (December 15, 2014)

Notes:
Edmundo Sosa (State College) and Jonathan Rivera (DSL) are in Metropolitanas camp: Panama American


Nippon Professional Baseball

Seibu is looking to sign Wade LeBlanc (Anaheim free agent): Yakyubaka

Yokohama is negotiating with Yulieski Gourriel on a one and two-year deal: Yakyubaka

Chihiro Kaneko (Orix) blogs about his decision to stay in Japan instead of pursue MLB: Yakyubaka

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Alberto Castillo - Caneros de los Mochis

Venezuelan League

Cesar Izturis (former St. Louis-Lara) has played in 29 games going 36-for-106 (.340) with seven hits, one triple, 18 RBIs, 45 total bases, 12 runs, nine walks, eight strikeouts, three caught stealing, .393 OBP, .425 SLG, and .818 OPS.
Jose Martinez (former Springfield-Aragua) has played in 47 games going 59-for-185 (.319) with 16 doubles, one triple, three home runs, 19 RBIs, 86 total bases, 28 runs, 14 walks, three stolen bases, 20 strikeouts, .376 OBP, .465 SLG, and .840 OPS.
David Peralta (former Johnson City-Margarita) has played in 41 games going 48-for-151 (.318) with 11 doubles, two triples, one home run, 21 RBIs, 66 total bases, 18 runs, 18 walks, one stolen base, 23 strikeouts, three caught stealing, .390 OBP, .437 SLG, and .827 OPS.
Breyvic Valera (Springfield-Margarita) has played in nine games going 11-for-38 (.289) with three doubles, five RBIs, 14 total bases, six runs, four walks, one stolen base, six strikeouts, one caught stealing, .357 OBP, .368 SLG, and .726 OPS.
Ronny Cedeno (former St. Louis-Magallanes) has played in 40 games going 41-for-154 (.266) with five doubles, three home runs, 13 RBIs, 55 total bases, 24 runs, 22 walks, one stolen base, 35 strikeouts, two caught stealing, .360 OBP, .357 SLG, and .717 OPS.
Eliezer Alfonso (former Peoria-Margarita) has played in 41 games going 36-for-148 (.243) with three doubles, five home runs, 26 RBIs, 54 total bases, 16 runs, seven walks, 33 strikeouts, .290 OBP, .365 SLG, and .655 OPS.

Pedro Rodriguez (former MiLB signing-Caribes) has made 25 relief appearances posting a 0-0 record, 0.36 ERA, 0.89 WHIP, seven holds, and six saves.  He's allowed 19 hits, one earned run, three walks, hit one batter, and struck 31 out over 24.2 innings.
Miguel Socolovich (MiLB signing-Caracas) has made 17 relief appearances posting a 1-0 record, 2.00 ERA, 0.67 WHIP, and six holds.  He's allowed ten hits, four earned runs, one home run, two walks, hit one batter, and struck 21 out over 18 innings
Luis Perdomo (former Springfield-Margarita) has made seven relief appearances posting a 0-1 record, 2.35 ERA, 1.70 WHIP, and one hold.  He's allowed nine hits, two earned runs, four walks, and struck four out over 7.2 innings.
Renyel Pinto (former Memphis-La Guaira) has made six appearances (two starts) posting a 0-0 record, 4.32 ERA, and 1.92 WHIP.  He's allowed 12 hits, four earned runs, four walks, and struck six out over 8.1 innings.
Jorge Rondon (former St. Louis-Aragua) has made 21 relief appearances posting a 0-0 record, 5.82 ERA, 1.76 WHIP, and ten holds.  He's allowed 22 hits, 11 earned runs, eight walks, hit two batters, and struck 14 out over 17 innings.
Eduardo Sanchez (former St. Louis-Aragua) has made 12 relief appearances posting a 1-0 record, 6.14 ERA, 1.91 WHIP, and three holds.  He's allowed ten hits, five earned runs, one home run, four walks, and struck four out over 7.1 innings.
Jose Rada (former Springfield-Aragua) has made three relief appearances posting a 1-1 record, 7.71 ERA, and 2.57 WHIP.  He's allowed three hits, two earned runs, and three walks over 2.1 innings.
Geudy Guerra (former VSL-Margarita) has made two relief appearances posting a 0-0 record, 9.00 ERA, and 2.00 WHIP.  He's allowed four hits, three earned runs, two walks, and struck three out over three innings.
Daniel McCutchen (former 2005 draft selection-Magallanes) has made two starts posting a 0-1 record, 14.40 ERA, and2.40 WHIP.  He's allowed nine hits, eight earned runs, three walks, hit one batter, and struck two out over five innings.

Notes:
Freddy Garcia (EDA Rhinos free agent) has started training to join Aragua: Lider

Cesar Izturis (former St. Louis-Lara) plans to return on Wednesday: El Emergente

Miguel Socolovich (MiLB signing-Caracas) will miss a short amount of time with back discomfort: El Emergente

Tuesday's Games:
Zulia (29-18) visits La Guaira (21-26) @ 7:30 PM VST
Margarita (17-30) visits Aragua (25-22) @ 7:30 PM VST
Caribes (31-17) visits Magallanes (22-25) @ 7:30 PM VST


Venezuelan Parallel League

Ronnierd Garcia (Peoria-Caribes) started at third base and batted third.  1-for-4 with one RBI and one strikeout.
Dail Villanueva (former Peoria-Caribes) entered in the sixth and pitched one inning.  He allowed one hit, one earned run, threw one wild pitch, and struck two out.

Magallanes beat Caribes 3-2

Kender Villegas (Johnson City-La Guaira) entered in the eighth and pitched 1.2 innings.  He allowed one hit, no runs, and struck one out for the save (1).  (ir-s:2-0)

La Guaira beat Aragua 5-2

Tuesday's Games - Regular Season Finale:
Aragua (23-18) visits Caribes (14-27) @ 10:00 AM VST
Magallanes (24-18) visits Margarita (18-23) @ 11:00 AM VST
Philadelphia (18-25) visits Tamapa Bay (16-25) @ 11:00 AM VST
Detroit (21-21) visits Caimanes (28-15) @ 11:00 AM VST
La Guaira (28-13) visits Caracas (25-15) @ 11:00 AM VST
Boston (17-24) visits Cardenales (23-20) @ 11:00 AM VST
Seattle (26-15) visits Navegantes (7-35) @ 11:00 AM VST


Mexican Pacific League

Kelvin Jimenez (former St. Louis-Hermosillo) entered in the eighth and pitched one inning.  He allowed four hits, three earned runs, two home runs, and threw one wild pitch.  (p-s:18-10)(g/f:2-0)

Navojoa beat Hermosillo 9-4
LMP Official Site Post Game

Notes:
Alberto Castillo (former MiLB signing-Mochis) was named Pitcher of the Week: LMP Official Site

Von Hayes (former Alexandria MGR) was named manager for Puebla (Triple-A Mexican League): MiLB Official Site

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


Dominican League

Notes:
Carlos Martinez (St. Louis-Cibaenas) received consideration for Pitcher of the Week: LIDOM Official Site

Chicago-N signed 16-year old Dominican outfielder Yovanny Cuevas: IPL Official Site

Josh Lueke (Tampa Bay free agent) has signed on to pitch for Azucareros: Azucareros Official Site

LIDOM is considering legal action against Asian professional teams for signing players and pulling them from winter play: Listin Diario

Tuesday's Games:
Cibaenas (24-15) visits Azucaeros (19-20) @ 7:30 PM AST
Estrellas (24-15) visits Escogido (11-28) @ 7:30 PM AST
Licey (16-23) visits Cibao (23-16) @ 7:30 PM AST


Nicaraguan League

Jose Garcia (former Memphis-San Fernando) has played in 11 games going 16-for-49 (.327) with two doubles, three RBIs, 18 total bases, five runs, one walk, six strikeouts, .327 OBA, .367 SLG, and .694 OPS.
Edgard Montiel (former DSL-Chinandega) has played in 25 games going 24-for-84 (.286) with five doubles, one home run, nine RBIs, 32 total bases, seven runs, two walks, five strikeouts, .406 OBA, .381 SLG, and .787 OPS.
Ryde Rodriguez (former Palm Beach-San Fernando) has played in 16 games going 15-for-58 (.259) with three doubles, one home run, six RBIs, 21 total bases, seven runs, six walks, 19 strikeouts, .348 OBA, .362 SLG, and .710 OPS.
Jem Argenal (former GCL-Chinandega) has played in 20 games going 17-for-69 (.246) with three doubles, one  home run, five RBIs, 23 total bases, nine runs, five walks, 15 strikeouts, .316 OBA, .333 SLG, and .649 OPS.

Gustavo Martinez (former GCL-Boer) has made five appearances (three starts) posting a 2-0 record, 0.90 ERA, and 1.50 WHIP.  He's allowed 17 hits, four runs (two earned), 13 walks, and struck ten out over 20 innings.
Jhonny Polanco (Peoria-Boer) has made nine relief appearances posting a 0-0 record, 7.56 ERA, 1.68 WHIP, and four saves.  He's allowed eight hits, seven earned runs, six walks, thrown one wild pitch, and stuck nine out over 8.1 innings.

Tuesday's Games:
Boer (14-10) visits Chinandega (14-11) @ 6:00 PM
Rivas (14-11) visits San Fernando (8-18) @ 6:00 PM


Australian Baseball League

Notes:
Chin-Hui Tsao (Kansas City free agent) has been suspended from pitching for Adelaide due to past crimes in China: Focus Taiwan


Puerto Rican League

Notes:
Tyler Herron (former Springfield) is expected to join Mayaguez in a couple weeks: Primera Hora

Ruben Gotay (former Memphis-Santurce) and Jonathan Rodriguez (Memphis-San Juan) swapped teams: Primera Hora

Tuesday's Games:
Santurce (10-14) visits Carolina (11-13) @ 7:30 PM AST
Mayaguez (15-10) visits San Juan (7-16) @ 7:30 PM AST


Colombian League

Ronald Ramirez (former Palm Beach-Cartagena) has gone 12-for-51 (.235) with five doubles, four RBIs, five runs, four walks, three stolen bases, 17 strikeouts, ,304 OBP, and .333 SLG.
Ronald Castillo (Peoria-Sincelejo) has gone 3-for-34 (.125) with four RBIs, three runs, three walks, one stolen base, seven strikeouts, .222 OBP, and .125 SLG.

Jose Calero (former GCL-Sincelejo) has a 1-0 record with 0.00 ERA and one save.  He's allowed four hits, no runs, four walks, hit one batter, and struck 11 out over 8.1 innings.
Jonathan Escudero (Johnson City-Barranquilla) has a 0-0 record and 4.50 ERA.  He's allowed five hits, five runs (two earned), three walks, hit one batter, and struck four out over four innings.
Geney Rios (former GCL-Monteria) has a 0-0 record and 7.36 ERA.  He's allowed two hits, three earned runs, one home run, two walks, hit one batter, threw one wild pitch, and struck two out over 3.2 innings.

Tuesday's Games:
Monteria (8-15) visits Sincelejo (11-11)
Cartagena (12-10) visits Barranquilla (14-9)


Veracruz League

Tuesday's Games:
La Cuenca (2-4) visits Paso de Vejas (3-2-1)
Acayuvan (3-3) visits San Andres (3-2-1)
Chiapas (4-2) visits Santa Rosa (4-2)
Xalapa (2-4) visits Coatza (1-3-2)


Caribbean Series (February 2015)

Notes:
Cuba is waiting for OFAC to make a decision on whether they can play in Puerto Rico: LMP Official Site


Florida

Notes:
Wil Pujols (former Johnson City) is currently working out on Florida as a pitcher: Wil Pujols YouTube Page

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

Xavier Scruggs - Gigantes del Cibao

Venezuelan League

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

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

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

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

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

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

Margarita beat Magallanes 4-3
LVBP Official Site Post Game

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

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

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

Anthony Gallas (Cleveland) has joined Zulia: Lider

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

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

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

No Games Scheduled For Monday


Venezuelan Parallel League

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

Zulia beat Margarita 6-0 in game two of doubleheader

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


Mexican Pacific League

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

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

Mochis beat Jalisco 6-0
LMP Official Site Post Game

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


Dominican League

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

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

Cibao beat Estrellas 9-1
Listin Diario Post Game

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

Cibaenas beat Licey 4-3
LIDOM Official Site Post Game

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

Azucareros beat Escogido 5-0
Listin Diario Post Game

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

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

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


Nicaraguan League

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

Boer beat Chinandega 6-5
LNBP Official Site Post Game

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

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

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

No Games Scheduled For Monday


Australian Baseball League

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

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


Puerto Rican League

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

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

Caguas beat Mayaguez 6-2
LBPRC Official Site Post Game

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

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

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

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


Colombian League

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

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


Veracruz League

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

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


Nippon Professional Baseball

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

Cardinals Winter League Notebook 11-30-14: Ivan Maldonado Strikes Out Four & Allows One Hit Over Nine-Inning Complete Game Shutout For The Win; Shaun Garceau Strikes Out Seven Over Seven Scoreless Innings For The Win; Venezuelan League Announces 2014-15 All-Stars

Ivan Maldonado - Cangrejeros de Santurce

Venezuelan League

Jamie Romak (former Memphis-La Guaira) started at third base and batted seventh.  0-for-3 at the plate.

La Guaira beat Caribes 1-0

Jose Martinez (former Springfield-Aragua) started at third base and batted fourth.  1-for-4 with one double, one RBI, one run, one walk, and one strikeout.
Jorge Rondon (former St. Louis-Aragua) entered in the eighth and pitched to three batters.  He allowed one hit, one earned run, and one walk.  (g/f:1-0)

Aragua beat Zulia 7-4

Ronny Cedeno (former St. Louis-Magallanes) started at shortstop and batted eighth.  1-for-3 with one home run, one RBI, one run, one walk, two strikeouts, and one caught stealing, and assisted in two double plays.

Breyvic Valera (Springfield-Margarita) started in centerfield and batted leadoff.  1-for-5 with one run.
David Peralta (former Johnson City-Margarita) started in right field and batted third.  3-for-5 with one double, two RBIs, one run, and grounded into one double play.

Margarita beat Magallanes 8-6

Notes:
Chris Leroux (New York-A free agent) has signed on to pitch for Magallanes: Magallanes Official Site

Jose Martinez (former Springfield-Aragua), Ronny Cedeno (former St. Louis-Magallanes), Eliezer Alfonso (former Peoria-Margarita), and Miguel Socolovich (MiLB signing-Caracas) were named to the 2014-15 LVBP All-Star team: Lider

Johan Santana (Baltimore free agent) has not ruled out pitching for Magallanes: El Emergente

Sunday's Games:
Caribes (30-13) visits La Guaira (15-26) @ 1:00 PM VST
Aragua (22-20) visits Zulia (27-14) @ 4:00 PM VST
Magallanes (21-20) visits Margarita (14-28) @ 5:00 PM VST
Caracas (19-25) visits Lara (21-23) 7:00 PM VST


Venezuelan Parallel League

Cesar Valera (Palm Beach-Caribes) has played in four games going 6-for-15 (.400) with two doubles, two RBIs, eight total bases, four runs, one walk, one hit by pitch, one strikeout, grounded into one double play, .526 OBP, and 533 SLG.
Jhohan Acevedo (State College-Caracas) has played in 27 games going 30-for-86 (.349) with five doubles, eight RBIs, 35 total bases, eight runs, eight walks, one hit by pitch, two sac flies, one sacrifice, four stolen bases, 17 strikeouts, grounded into two double plays, one caught stealing, .402 OBP, and .407 SLG.
Jose Godoy (Johnson City-Caribes) has played in 19 games going 19-for-58 (.328) with five doubles, one home run, 13 RBIs, 27 total bases, eight runs, 11 walks, one sac fly, nine strikeouts, grounded into one double play, .429 OBP, and .466 SLG.
Carlos Torres (Johnson City-Margarita) has played in 25 games going 15-for-64 (.234) with three doubles, one home run, nine RBIs, 21 total bases, seven runs, one hit by pitch, two sac flies, one sacrifice, one stolen base, 19 strikeouts, grounded into one double play, .239 OBP, and .328 SLG.
Ronnierd Garcia (Peoria-Caribes) has played in 25 games going 19-for-90 (.211) with two doubles, two home runs, 13 RBIs, 27 total bases, eight walks, one hit by pitch, one sac fly, 19 strikeouts, grounded into one double play, one caught stealing, .280 OBP, and .300 SLG.

Orlando Munoz (former GCL-Aragua) has made seven relief appearances posting a 2-0 record and 0.00 ERA.  He's allowed three hits, one unearned run, ten walks, thrown two wild pitches, and struck nine out over 11.1 innings.
Kender Villegas (Johnson City-La Guaira) has made ten appearances (six starts) posting a 2-1 record and 1.26 ERA.  He's allowed 30 hits, 13 runs (five earned), two home runs, one walk, hit one batter, thrown one wild pitch, and struck 29 out over 35.2 innings.
Javier Avedano (former Batavia-Aragua) has made seven starts posting a 1-0 record and 1.65 ERA.  He's allowed 19 hits, ten runs (five earned), one home run, 12 walks, hit two batters, thrown four wild pitches, and struck 19 out over 27.1 innings.
Anderson Gerdel (Johnson City-La Guiara) has made five starts posting a 0-0 record and 2.25 ERA.  He's allowed 13 hits, eight runs (five earned), three walks, hit two batters, and struck 11 out over 20 innings.
Roberto Canache (former Johnson City-Caribes) has made three appearances (two starts) posting a 0-0 record and 3.18 ERA.  He's allowed seven hits, three runs (two earned), one walk, thrown one wild pitch, and struck nine out over 5.2 innings.
Dail Villanueva (former Peoria-Caribes) has made 13 relief appearances posting a 1-1 record and 5.75 ERA.  He's allowed 21 hits, 15 runs (13 earned), one home run, 17 walks, hit two batters, thrown two wild pitches, and struck 26 out over 20.1 innings.
Ismael Brito (Johnson City-Margarita) has made four relief appearances posting a 0-0 record and 10.12 ERA.  He's allowed four hits, three earned runs, two walks, thrown one wild pitch, and struck three out over 2.2 innings.

No Games Until Monday


Mexican Pacific League

Justin Christian (former Memphis-Mochis) started in centerfield and batted leadoff.  1-for-3 with one RBI, one sac fly, and one strikeout.
Alberto Castillo (former MiLB signing-Mochis) entered in the eighth and pitched one inning.  He allowed one hit, no runs, threw one wild pitch, and struck one out.  (p-s:22-15)(g/f:1-0)

Hugo Castellanos (former Memphis-Jalisco) entered in the ninth and pitched one inning.  He allowed one hit, no runs, and hit one batter.  (p-s:13-9)(g/f:0-1)

Jalisco beat Mochis 7-1
LMP Official Site Post Game

Shaun Garceau (former Springfield-Hermosillo) started and pitched seven innings.  He allowed two hits, no runs, one walk, and struck seven out for winning decision (1-0).  (p-s:86-59)(g/f:7-4)

Hermosillo beat Culiacan 3-0
LMP Official Site Post Game

Notes:
Marcelo Martinez, Jesus Meza were named Pitcher, Player of the Week in Mexican Academy League play: MiLB Official Site

Sunday's Games:
Mochis (4-4) visits Jalisco (5-3) @ 12:00 AM CT
Mexicali (5-3) visits Mazatlan (3-5) @ 5:00 PM MT
Culiacan (3-5) visits Hermosillo (5-3) @ 5:00 PM MST
Obregon (3-5) visits Navojoa (4-4) @ 5:00 PM MST


Dominican League

Audry Perez (former St. Louis-Cibaenas) started at catcher and batted seventh.  0-for-4 with one ground into double play and threw out one base runner.

Cibaenas beat Estrellas 3-0
Listin Diario Post Game

Victor Marte (former St. Louis-Licey) entered in the ninth and pitched to three batters.  He allowed two hits and two earned runs.

Eugenio Velez (former Memphis-Azucareros) started in right field and batted leadoff.  2-for-5 with two RBIs (one w/two-outs).

Licey beat Azucareros 8-5

Notes:
The Dominican League has given the go to play games at Cibaenas' stadium after fire damage was repaired: Listin Diario

Sunday's Games:
Cibao (15-16) visits Estrellas (21-11) @5:00 PM AST
Licay (14-19) visits Cibaenas (20-13) @ 5:00 PM AST - Carlos Martinez (St. Louis-Cibaenas) is scheduled to start
Azucareros (17-16) visits Escogido (10-22) @ 5:00 PM AST


Nicaraguan League

Jose Garcia (former Memphis-San Fernando) started in left field and batted leadoff.  0-for-3 with one walk and one strikeout.
Ryde Rodriguez (former Palm Beach-San Fernando) started as designated hitter and batted fifth.  2-for-4 with one double and one run.

Gustavo Martinez (former GCL-Boer) started and pitched six innings.  He allowed four hits, one earned run, no runs, four walks, struck two out  (g/f:8-4)

Boer beat San Fernando 3-2
LNBP Official Site Post Game

Edgard Montiel (former DSL-Chinandega) started at first base and batted seventh.  2-for-3 with one double and one walk.

Chinandega beat Rivas 7-6
LNBP Official Site Post Game

Sunday's Games:
San Fernando (4-16) visits Rivas (11-8) @ 11:00 AM
Chinandega (12-7) visits Boer (11-7) @ 11:00 AM


Australian Baseball League

C.J. Beatty (former Palm Beach-Brisbane) started at third base and batted third.  0-for-4 with two strikeouts and one throwing error.

Melbourne beat Brisbane 12-2

Wayne Lundgren (former Palm Beach-Sydney) entered in the seventh and pitched to two batters.  He allowed no hits or runs, one walk, and struck one out.  (p-s:10-4)(ir-s:2-0)

Perth leads Sydney 2-0, suspended after seven innings

No Games Scheduled Until Thursday


Puerto Rican League

Jonathan Rodriguez (Memphis-Santurce) entered late in the game as designated hitter and batted third.  0-for-1 with one strikeout.
Ivan Maldonado (former MiLB tryout-Santurce) started and pitched nine innings.  He allowed one hit, no runs, one walk, and struck four out for the winning decision (2-1).  (g/f:9-11)

Randy Ruiz (former MiLB signing-Mayaguez) started as designated hitter and batted fifth.  0-for-3 with one strikeout.
Luis Montanez (former Memphis-Mayaguez) started in right field and batted eighth.  0-fro-3 at the plate.

Santurce beat Mayaguez 3-0
Primera Hora Post Game

Anthony Garcia (Palm Beach-Carolina) started in right field and batted fourth.  2-for-4 with two doubles, one run, and one strikeout.
J.C. Romero (former St. Louis-Carolina) entered in the eighth and pitched to one batter.  He allowed no hits or runs, and struck one out.  (ir-s:1-0)

Luis Mateo (Memphis free agent-Caguas) started at shortstop and batted ninth.  0-for-2 with one walk and one strikeout.
Justin Wright (Memphis-Caguas) entered in the seventh and pitched to two batters,  He allowed no hits or runs for the hold (3).  (g/f:1-1)(ir-s:1-1)

Caguas beat Carolina 3-2
Primera Hora Post Game

Sunday's Games:
Caguas (13-8) visits Mayaguez (13-7) @ 4:15 PM AST
San Juan (5-14) visits Santurce (10-10) @ 4:15 PM AST


Colombian League

Ronald Castillo (Peoria-Sincelejo) helped to extend the scoring as Sincelejo beat Monteria 8-2: El Meridiano


Japan & Korea Baseball

Brian Falkenborg (former St. Louis-Rakuten) and Joey Butler (former St. Louis-Orix) were left off the reserve list and can become free agents: Yakyubaka

Rundown of the top free agents in the KBO: Korea Joongang Daily

Cardinals Winter League Notebook 11-27-14: Xavier Scruggs Singles, Doubles, Walks, & Drives In One Run; Breyvic Valera Singles, Doubles, & Knocks In One Run; Ronald Castillo Collects One RBI

Xavier Scruggs - Gigantes del Cibao

Venezuelan League

Cesar Izturis (former St. Louis-Lara) started at second base and batted second.  1-for-2 with one RBI.

Breyvic Valera (Springfield-Margarita) started at second base and batted second.  2-for-5 with two doubles, two two-out RBIs, and assisted in two double plays.
David Peralta (former Johnson City-Margarita) started in right field and batted third.  2-for-4 with one triple and one walk.

Lara beat Margarita 6-3
LVBP Official Site Post Game

Jose Martinez (former Springfield-Aragua) started as designated hitter and batted second.  0-for-4 with one strikeout.

Aragua beat Caracas 6-2
LVBP Official Site Post Game

Ronny Cedeno (former St. Louis-Magallanes) started at shortstop and batted eighth.  2-for-5 with one home run, one RBI, and one run.

Magallanes beat La Guaira 10-7
LVBP Official Site Post Game

Notes:
Jose Martinez (former Springfield-Aragua) is third in voting at second base, Ronny Cedeno (former St. Louis-Aragua) is first at shortstop, and Eliezer Alfonso (former Peoria-Magallaes) is first at designated hitter for the 2014 LVBP All-Star game: Lider

Thursday's Games:
Lara (19-22) visits Margarita (12-27) @ 7:30 PM VST
Caribes (29-11) visits Magallanes (20-18) @ 7:30 PM VST
Aragua (21-18) visits Caracas (18-23) @ 7:30 PM VST


Venezuelan Parallel League

Cesar Valera (Palm Beach-Caribes) started at shortstop and batted second.  1-for-4 with one run.
Jose Godoy (Johnson City-Caribes) started at first base and moved to catcher, batting fifth.  0-for-3 with one RBI and one sac fly.

Zulia beat Caribes 4-3

Carlos Torres (Johnson City-Margarita) started in left field and batted seventh.  2-for-4 with one run and committed one error.

Jhohan Acevedo (State College-Caracas) started in right field and batted sixth.  3-for-4 with one run.

Caracas beat Margarita 6-1

Thursday's Games:
Magallanes (21-13) visits Caribes (9-24) 10:00 AM VST
La Guaira (24-10) visits Aragua (19-14) @ 10:00 AM VST
Seattle (21-12) visits Tampa Bay (10-23) @ 11:00 AM VST
Philadelphia (15-21) visits Cardenales (18-17) @ 11:00 AM VST
Detroit (18-16) visits Boston (14-20) @ 11:00 AM VST
Caimanes (23-12) visits Navegantes (6-28) @ 11:00 AM VST


Mexican Pacific League

Brian Broderick (former Memphis-Jalisco) entered in the ninth and pitched to five batters.  He allowed four hits, three runs (one earned), and struck one out for the blown save (1) and losing decision (2-1).  (p-s:17-15)

Ramon Delgado (former Memphis-Obregon) started and pitched five innings.  He allowed three hits, three earned runs, five walks, threw one wild pitch, and struck three out.  (p-s:84-49)(g/f:5-3)

Obregon beat Jalisco 4-3
LMP Official Site Post Game

Justin Christan (former Memphis-Mochis) started in centerfield and batted leadoff.  1-for-1 with one run, one walk, and two sacrifices.

Mochis beat Mazatlan 3-2
LMP Official Site Post Game

Notes:
Jorge Canez pitched seven innings for the win in Mexican Academy League play: MiLB Officiak Site

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


Dominican League

Xavier Scruggs (St. Louis-Cibao) started at first base and batted fifth.  2-for-3 with one double, two RBIs, one walk, and assisted in two double plays.

Licey beat Cibao 5-4
Listin Diario Post Game

Nick Additon (former Memphis-Escogido) entered in the fifth and pitched to four batters.  He allowed no hits or runs, one walk, and struck one out.  (g/f:1-0)

Estrellas beat Escogido 9-0
Listin Diario Post Game

Audry Perez (former St. Louis-Cibaenas) entered late in the game at catcher and batted seventh.  1-for-1 with one two-out RBI.
Angel Castro (former Memphis-Cibaenas) started and pitched 5.1 innings.  He allowed six hits, two earned runs, threw one wild pitch, and struck four out for the winning decision (3-1).  (g/f:6-2)

Eugenio Velez (former Memphis-Azucareros) started in left field and batted leadoff.  2-for-4 with one run.
Raul Valdes (former St. Louis-Azucareros) started and pitched five innings.  He allowed six hits, three earned runs, one home run, two walks, hit one batter, and struck five out for the losing decision (3-1).  (g/f:3-6)

Cibaenas beat Azucareros 5-3
LIDOM Official Site Post Game

No Games Scheduled For Thursday


Dominican League

Jhonny Polanco (Peoria-Boer) entered in the ninth and pitched one inning.  He allowed no hits or runs, two walks, and struck one out.  (g/f:1-1)

Boer beat Rivas 8-2
LNBP Official Site Post Game

Jose Garcia (former Memphis-San Fernando) started in left field and batted third.  0-for-5 with one strikeout.
Ryde Rodriguez (former Palm Beach-San Fernando) started as designated hitter and batted fifth.  0-for-3 with one walk.

Edgard Montiel (former DSL-Chinandega) started at first base and batted seventh.  0-for-4 at the plate.
Jem Argenal (former GCL-Chinandega) started in centerfield and batted ninth.  1-for-4 with one run and one strikeout.

Chinandega beat San Fernando 7-4
LNBP Official Site Post Game

Thursday's Games:
Chinandega (11-5) visits Rivas (9-8)
San Fernando (3-14) visits Boer (10-6)


Australian Baseball League

Friday's Games:
Adelaide (7-6) visits Canberra (7-6) @ 7:00 PM AET
Perth (5-8) visits Sydney (10-7) @ 7:00 PM AET
Melbourne (4-8) visits Brisbane (9-7) @ 6:30 PM AEST


Puerto Rican League

Jonathan Rodriguez (Memphis-Santurce) started as designated hitter and batted fourth.  0-for-3 with one walk and one strikeout.

Luis Mateo (Memphis free agent-Caguas) started at shortstop and batted eighth.  1-for-4 with oen double and assisted in one double play.

Caguas beat Santurce 1-0
LBPRC Official Site Post Game

Ruben Gotay (former Memphis-San Jaun) started at second base and batted second.  1-for-4 with two RBIs, one run, one walk, and one strikeout.

Anthony Garcia (Palm Beach-Carolina) started in right field and batted fourth.  2-for-4 with one run, one walk, and two strikeouts.
Juan Caballero (Johnson City-Carolina) entered in the second and pitched 2.1 innings.  He allowed two hits, one earned run, one walk, threw one wild pitch, and struck two out.  (g/f:0-3)(ir-s:1-1)

San Juan beat Carolina 8-4
LBPRC Official Site Post Game

No Games Scheduled For Thursday


Colombian League

Ronald Castillo (Peoria-Sincelejo) drove in one run in the first inning as Cartagena beat Sincelejo 8-7: El Meridiano


Nippon Professional Baseball

Softbank could hold press conference for Daisuke Matsuzaka (New York-N free agent) signing next month, Hiroyuki Nakajima (Oakland free agent) is narrowing down his teams, Yokohama will try to re-sign Cuban Yulieski Gourriel, Orix expects not to re-sign Wily Mo Pena, Chiba Lotte will try to re-sign Andruw Jones of they don't retain Alfredo Despaigne: Yakyubaka

Cardinals Winter League Notebook 11-21-14: Breyvic Valera Singles, Doubles, Triples, & Drives In One Run; Jose Godoy Singles, Doubles, & Knocks In One Run; Raul Valdes Strikes Out Four & Allows One Run Over Seven Innings

Breyvic Valera - Bravos de Margarita

Venezuelan League

Cesar Izturis (former St. Louis-Lara) started at second base and batted second.  2-for-4 with one ground into double play.

Lara beat Zulia 5-0
LVBP Official Site Post Game

David Peralta (former Johnson City-Margarita) started in right field and batted third.  1-for-4 with one run.
Eliezer Alfonso (former Peoria-Margarita) started at first base and batted fourth.  0-for-4 and assisted in one double play.
Luis Perdomo (former Springfield-Margarita) entered in the fifth and pitched one inning.  He allowed one hit, one earned run, one walk, and struck one out for the losing decision (0-1).  (g/s:2-1)(ir-s:1-1)

Jamie Romak (former Memphis-La Guaira) started in left field and batted sixth.  1-for-3 with one run, one walk, and two strikeouts.
Renyel Pinto (former Memphis-La Guaira) started and pitched two innings.  He allowed four hits, three earned runs, one walk, and struck one out.  (g/f:2-1)

La Guaira beat Margarita 6-4
LVBP Official Site Post Game

Ronny Cedeno (former St. Louis-Magallanes) started at shortstop and batted seventh.  1-for-4 with one run, one fielding error, and assisted in one double play.

Caracas beat Magallanes 12-3
LVBP Official Site Post Game

Jose Martinez (former Springfield-Aragua) started at second base and batted second.  1-for-4 with one double, one RBI, and two strikeouts.

Caribes beat Aragua 7-1
LVBP Official Site Post Game

Notes:
Carlos Zambrano (Philadelphia free agent) plans to rejoin Magallanes in a couple weeks: Lider

Friday's Games:
Zulia (24-10) visits Lara (15-21) @ 7:30 PM VST
Margarita (11-24) visits Caracas (17-20) @ 7:30 PM VST
La Guaira (12-22) visits Magallanes (15-17) @ 7:30 PM VST
Aragua (19-14) visits Caribes (25-10) @ 7:30 PM VST


Venezuelan Parallel League

Jose Godoy (Johnson City-Caribes) started at catcher and batted third.  2-for-4 with one double, one RBI, one run, and one strikeout.
Ronnierd Garcia (Peoria-Caribes) started at third base and batted seventh.  0-for-3 with one walk and one strikeout.
Dail Villanueva (former Peoria-Caribes) entered in the sixth and pitched one inning.  He allowed four hits, four earned runs, two walks, and struck three out.

La Guaira beat Caribes 8-2

Breyvic Valera (Springfield-Margarita) started at second base and batted leadoff.  3-for-4 with one double, one triple, one RBI, and three runs.
Gueddy Guerra (former VSL-Margarita) started and pitched five innings.  He allowed one hit, one earned run, one walk, and struck five out.

Margarita beat Aragua 8-4

Jhohan Acevedo (State College-Caracas) started in right field and batted sixth.  0-for-4 with one strikeout.

Caracas beat Zulia 9-2

Edubray Ramos (former VSL-Philadelphia) entered in the ninth and pitched one inning.  He allowed no hits or runs, and struck one out.

Philadelphia beat Navegantes 9-3

Friday's Games:
La Guaira (22-8) visits Zulia (10-16) @ 10:00 AM VST
Margarita (14-16) visits Caribes (9-20) @ 10:00 AM VST
Lara (21-11) visits Aragua (19-11) @ 10:00 AM VST
Detroit (15-15) visits Seattle (18-11) @ 11:00 AM VST
Caimanes (20-11) visits Philadelphia (14-18) @ 11:00 AM VST
Caracas (17-12) visits Magallanes (18-12) @ 11:00 AM VST
Tampa Bay (9-20) visits Cardenales (17-14) @ 11:00 AM VST
Navegantes (5-25) visits Boston (11-19) @ 11:00 AM VST


Mexican Pacific League

Hugo Castellanos (former Memphis-Jalisco) entered in the ninth and pitched one inning.  He allowed no hits or runs, one walk, and struck two out.  (p-s:22-13)(g/f:1-0)

Jalisco beat Navojoa 9-2
LMP Official Site Post Game

Ramon Delgado (former Memphis-Obregon) started and pitched eight innings.  He allowed three hits, three earned runs, one home run, two walks, and struck three out.  (p-s:87-57)(g/f:8-7)

Mazatlan beat Obregon 6-5 in 10 innings
LMP Official Site Post Game

Justin Christian (former Memphis-Mochis) started in centerfield and batted ninth.  1-for-4 with one walk, one strikeout, and one outfield assist.

Luis Garcia (former New Haven-Hermosillo) started at first base and batted fourth.  0-for-5 with two strikeouts and assisted in two double plays.

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

Notes:
Obregon claimed the first half of the season, finishing a half game ahead of Jalisco: LMP Official Site

Tim Fedroff (Cleveland) has signed on to play for Navojoa: Navojoa Official Site

Greg Golson (Lancaster) has signed on to play for Mochis: Mochis Official Site

Friday's Games:
Obregon (21-13) visits Mochis (19-16) @ 7:30 PM MT
Culiacan (19-16) visits Mazatlan (16-18) @ 8:00 PM MT
Jalisco (21-14) visits Mexicali (19-16) @ 7:30 PM PT


Dominican League

Eugenio Velez (former Memphis-Azucareros) started in right field and batted third.  0-for-4 at the plate.
Raul Valdes (former St. Louis-Azucareros) started seven innings.  He allowed four hits, one earned run, one home run, two walks (one intentional), threw one wild pitch, and struck four out.  (g/f:8-3)

Estrellas beat Azucareros 3-2
LIDOM Official Site Post Game

Notes:
Chunichi will not bring Daniel Cabrera (Escogido) back in 2015: Yakyubaka

Friday's Games:
Cibaenas (15-11) visits Escogido (9-17) 7:30 PM AST
Licey (10-16) visits Estrellas (16-10) @ 7:30 PM AST
Azucareros (15-11) visits Cibao (13-13) @ 7:30 PM AST


Australian Baseball League

C.J. Beatty (former Palm Beach-Brisbane) started at third base and batted fifth.  1-for-3 with one two-out RBI, one walk, and one strikeout.

Adelaide beat Brisbane 6-5
ABL Official Site Post Game

Saturday's Games:
Sydney (8-6) visits Melbourne (3-7) @ 5:05 PM AET
Canberra (4-6) visits Perth (5-5) for a doubleheader beginning @ 4:05 PM AWST
Brisbane (8-6) visits Adelaide (6-4) @ 7:00 PM ACT


Puerto Rican League

Anthony Garcia (Palm Beach-Carolina) started in right field and batted fourth.  0-for-3 with one strikeout and grounded into one double play.
Juan Caballero (Johnson City-Carolina) entered in the fifth and pitched to five batters.  He allowed two hits, one earned run, one walk, threw one wild pitch, and struck one out.  (g/f:1-0)(ir-s:1-0)

Caguas beat Carolina 8-0
LBPRC Official Site Post Game

Randy Ruiz (former MiLB signing-Mayaguez) started as designated hitter and batted fifth.  0-for-4 with one walk and three strikeouts.
Luis  Montanez (former Memphis-Mayaguez) started in right field and batted eighth.  2-for-5 with one home run, two RBIs (one w/two-outs), one run, one strikeout, and grounded into one double play.

Jonathan Rodriguez (Memphis-Santurce) started at third base and batted sixth.  0-for-3 with one walk and one stolen base.
Pedro Feliciano (former Memphis-Santurce) entered in the seventh and pitched 1.1 innings.  He allowed one hit and no runs for the blown save (1).  (g/f:1-2)(ir-s:1-1)

Mayaguez beat Santurce 6-4 in 11 innings
LBPRC Official Site Post Game

Friday's Games:
Caguas (8-7) visits San Juan (4-10) @ 7:30 PM AST
Mayaguez (9-6) visits Carolina (8-7) @ 7:30 PM AST


Colombian League

Ronald Ramirez (former Palm Beach Cartagena) has gone 5-for-24 (.208) with four doubles, two runs, one hit by pitch, 11 strikeouts, two caught stealing, .240 OBP, and .375 SLG.
Ronald Castillo (Peoria-Sincelejo) has gone 3-for-21 (.143) with four RBIs, three runs, three walks, one stolen base, five strikeouts, .250 OBP, and .143 SLG.

Jose Calero (former GCL-Sincelejo) has pitched five games allowing three hits, no runs, four walks, and struck eight out.  He has a 0.00 ERA and one save.
Jonathan Escudero (Johnson City-Barranquilla) has pitched 3.1 innings allowing four hits, five runs (two earned), three walks, hit one batter, and struck three out.  He has a 5.40 ERA.
Geney Rios (former GCL-Monteria) has pitched 3.2 innings allowing two hits, three earned runs, one home run, two walks, hit one batter, thrown one wild pitch, and struck two.  He has a 7.36 ERA.

Friday's Games:
Sincelejo (6-3) visits Cartagena (4-5)
Barranquilla (6-4) visits Monteria (3-7)


MLB-NPB All-Star Series

Notes:
Fans were not happy with how the MLB players left the dugouts when they were done: Rocket News


Central American & Caribbean Games

Pedro Feliz (former St. Louis-Dominican Republic) started att third base and batted fourth.  1-for-3 with one home run, one RBI, two runs, and one walk.

Cuba beat Dominican Republic 6-3

Friday's Games:
Mexico (2-2) visits Venezuela (3-1)
Dominican Republic (2-2) visits Puerto Rico (2-2)
Cuba (4-0) visits Nicaragua (3-1)


California Winter League (January 19, 2015)

Notes:
The league signed a two-year agreement with the independent Frontier League for developing it's players during the offseason: CWL Official Site