Monday, November 7, 2016

Cardinals Winter League Notebook 11-7-16: Irving Wilson Hits A Solo Home Run; Breyvic Valera Singles Twice, Walks Twice, & Drives In One Run; Seung-Hwan Oh Still Be Considered For World Baseball Classic

Irving Wilson - Tomateros de Culiacan

Venezuelan League:

Jose Martinez (St. Louis-La Guaira) started in right field and batted fourth.  1-for-5 with one double and one run.
Johny Celis (former MiLB tryout-La Guaira) started as designated hitter and batted seventh.  2-for-3 with one ground into double play.
Jose Gonzalez (former Springfield-La Guaira) entered late in the game at catcher.

La Guaira beat Caracas 13-4
LVBP Official Site Post Game

Ronny Cedeno (former MLB signing-Magallanes) started at third base and batted second.  2-for-4 with one double, one RBI, one walk, and assisted in one double play.

Aragua beat Magallanes 11-5
LVBP Official Site Post Game

Ildemaro Vargas (former Palm Beach-Lara) started at second base and batted second.  2-for-4 with one double, was picked off, and assisted in one double play.
Cedric Hunter (former Memphis-Lara) entered late in the game in right field.

Lara beat Zulia 3-2
LVBP Official Site Post Game

Breyvic Valera (Memphis-Margarita) started in centerfield and batted third.  2-for-3 with one RBI, two walks (one intentional), and one strikeout.
Joshua Lopez (Johnson City-Margarita) started at catcher and batted ninth.  1-for-2 with one run and one walk.
Nick Greenwood (former St. Louis-Margarita) started and pitched three innings.  He allowed seven hits, three earned runs, one home run, two walks, and struck two out.  (p-s:57-34)(g/f:2-3)
Silfredo Garcia (Springfield-Margarita) entered in the sixth and pitched one inning.  He allowed no hits or runs, and struck one out.  (p-s:8-6)(g/f:2-0)

Rafael Ortega (former Memphis-Caribes) started in centerfield and batted second.  3-for-5 with one double, one two-out RBI, three runs, one walk, and one strikeout.
Cesar Valera (former Palm Beach-Caribes) entered late in the game as a pinch runner and scored one run.
Roberto Canache (former Johnson City-Caribes) entered in the eighth and pitched to five batters.  He allowed no hits, three unearned runs, three walks, and struck two out.  (p-s:25-11)

Caribes beat Margarita 15-11
LVBP Official Site Post Game

Notes:
Eliezer Alfonzo (former Peoria-Margarita) is listed as day-to-day with left foot injury: LVBP Official Site

Eduardo Sanchez (former St. Louis-Aragua) is slowly making his return after battling through a right tricep injury: Aragua Official Site

Monday's Game:
Magallanes (10-14) visits Lara (14-12) @ 7:00 PM VET


Venezuelan Parallel League:

Stats:
Leobaldo Pina (Peoria-Caracas) has played in 13 games going 15-for-52 (.288) with seven doubles, one home run, eight RBIs, 25 total bases, 12 runs, four walks, eight strikeouts, .339 OBP, .481 SLG, and .820 OPS.
Jesus Ustariz (former Johnson City-Caracas) has played in 16 games going 16-for-58 (.276) with three doubles, one home run, 14 RBIs, 22 total bases, ten runs, seven walks, two sac flies, six strikeouts, .353 OBP, .379 SLG, and .732 OPS.
Hector Garcia (former Johnson City-La Guaira) has played in seven games going 4-for-15 (.267) with one double, one RBI, five total bases, four runs, five strikeouts, .353 OBP, .333 SLG, and .686 OPS.
Jose Gonzalez (former Springfield-La Guaira) has played in six games going 5-for-19 (.263) with one double, two RBIs, six total bases, three runs, one walk, five strikeouts, .300 OBP, .316 SLG, and .616 OPS.
Carlos Torres (Peoria-Margarita) has played in one game going 0-for-2 (.000) with one strikeout.

Eduardo Sanchez (former St. Louis-Aragua) has made four relief appearances posting a 1-0 record, 0.00 ERA, and 0.20 WHIP.  He's allowed one hit, no runs, and struck five out over five innings.
Juan Gonzalez (former Memphis-La Guaira) has made four relief appearances posting a 0-0 record, 0.00 ERA, and 1.50 WHIP.  He's allowed four hits, no runs, two walks, and struck two out over four innings.
Anderson Gerdel (former Palm Beach-La Guaira) has made five appearances (one start) posting a 2-0 record, 0.93 ERA, and 1.03 WHIP.  He's allowed seven hits, one earned run, three walks, and struck nine out over 9.2 innings.
Dail Villanueva (former Peoria-Caracas) has made five relief appearances posting a 0-0 record, 6.75 ERA, and 1.25 WHIP.  He's allowed five hits, three earned runs, one home run, and struck six out over four innings.
Gerwuins Velazco (State College-Caracas) has made three relief appearances posting a 0-0 record, 7.71 ERA, and 3.00 WHIP.  He's allowed three hits, two earned runs, four walks, and struck one out over 2.1 inings.
Jorge Rondon (former St. Louis-Aragua) has made one relief appearance posting a 0-0 record, 9.00 ERA, and 3.00 WHIP.  He's allowed three hits, one earned run, and struck two out over one inning.

Monday's Games:
Margarita-Caribes (9-8) visits Magallanes (3-12-1) @ 10:00 AM VET
Aragua (8-6-1) visits Detroit (3-10-2) @ 11:00 AM VET
Caimanes (5-11) visits Philadelphia (6-8-1) @ 11:00 AM VET
Lara (10-6) visits Boston (11-4) @ 11:00 AM VET
Caracas (11-5) visits Zulia (9-8) @ 11:00 AM VET


Arizona Fall League:

Stats:
Harrison Bader (Springfield-Glendale) has played in 13 games going 15-for-49 (.306) with one double, one home run, seven RBIs, 19 total bases, seven runs, three walks, three stolen bases, eight strikeouts, two caught stealing, .340 OBP, .388 SLG, and .727 OPS.
Carson Kelly (St. Louis-Glendale) has played in 14 games going 13-for-50 (.260) with three doubles, two home runs, 14 RBIs, 22 total bases, eight runs, eight walks, one stolen base, four strikeouts, .361 OBP, .440 SLG, and .801 OPS.
Paul DeJong (Springfield-Glendale) has played in 13 games going 10-for-47 (.213) with one home run, six RBIs, 13 total bases, two runs, one walk, one stolen base, 16 strikeouts, .220 OBP, .277 SLG, and .497 OPS.
Aramis Garcia (former 2011 draft selection-Scottsdale) has played in 11 games going 6-for-33 (.182) with one double, one home run, 11 RBIs, ten total bases, two runs, three walks, 13 strikeouts, .282 OBP, .303 SLG, and .585 OPS.

Corey Littrell (Memphis-Glendale) has made seven relief appearances posting a 1-0 record, 1.69 ERA, and 0.75 WHIP.  He's allowed six hits, three runs (two earned), one home run, two walks, and struck 13 out over 10.2 innings.
Austin Gomber (Springfield-Glendale) has made five starts posting a 4-0 record, 1.99 ERA, and 1.10 WHIP.  He's allowed 16 hits, six runs (five earned), one home run, nine walk, hit one batter, and struck 24 out over 22.2 innings.
Rowan Wick (Springfield-Glendale) has made seven relief appearances posting a 0-1 record, 6.43 ERA, 1.86 WHIP, and one hold.  He's allowed nine hit, five earned runs, two home runs, four walks, and struck six out over seven innings.
Ryan Sherriff (Memphis-Glendale) has made six relief appearances posting a 0-1 record, 7.11 ERA, and 2.37 WHIP.  He's allowed 12 hits, five earned runs, one home run, three walks, and struck seven out over 6.1 innings.

Monday's Games:
Peoria (11-8-2) visits Glendale (10-12) @ 12:35 PM MST
Salt River (11-9-1) visits Surprise (11-10-1) @ 12:35 PM MST
Mesa (12-10) visits Scottsdale (8-14) @ 6:35 PM MST


Mexican Pacific League:

Luis Garcia (former New Haven-Hermosillo) started at first base and batted fourth.  0-for-1 and assisted in one double play.
David Washington (Memphis-Hermosillo) started in right field and moved to first base, batting seventh.  1-for-3 with one double, one walk, one strikeout, was picked off, and assisted in one double play.

Hermosillo beat Mexicali 2-1
LMP Official Site Post Game

Ramon Delgado (former Memphis-Jalisco) entered in the sixth and pitched one inning.  He allowed two hits, one earned run, and struck one out.  (p-s:14-11)(g/f:1-0)

Randy Arozarena (MiLB signing-Navojoa) started in left field and batted second.  1-for-3 with one run and one hit by pitch.

Navojoa beat Jalisco 4-1
LMP Official Site Post Game

Irving Wilson (GCL-Culiacan) entered late in the game at catcher and batted ninth.  1-for-1 with one home run, one RBI, one run, one throwing error, and allowed one stolen base.

Obregon beat Culiacan 4-2
LMP Official Site Post Game

No Games Scheduled For Monday


Dominican League:

Jose Fernandez (Matanzas-Cibaenas) started at third base and batted sixth.  1-for-3 with one run, one walk, one strikeout, and one caught stealing.

Licey beat Cibaenas 8-2
Listin Diario Post Game

Magneuris Sierra (Peoria-Azucareros) started in left field and batted ninth.  0-for-3 with two strikeouts and one outfield assist.

Escogido beat Azucareros 3-2
LIDOM Official Site Post Game

Monday's Games:
Cibao (10-4) visits Licey (8-6) @ 7:15 PM AST
Escogido (8-6) visits Estrellas (6-7) @ 7:30 PM AST
Azucareros (3-11) visits Cibaenas (7-8) @ 7:30 PM AST


Puerto Rican League:

Anthony Garcia (Memphis-Carolina) started in right field and batted third.  2-for-5 with one strikeout.
Juan Caballero (former Johnson City-Carolina) entered in the sixth and pitched two innings.  He allowed two hits, two earned runs, one home run, and struck one out for the winning decision (1-1).  (g/f:2-1)

J.C. Romero (former St. Louis-Santurce) entered in the sixth and pitched one inning.  He allowed no hits or runs for the hold (3).  (g/f:2-2)

Carolina beat Santurce 4-3
LBPRC Official Site Post Game

Jonathan Rodriguez (Springfield-Mayaguez) started at first base and batted fourth.  0-for-5 with two strikeouts.

Luke Voit (Springfield-Aguadilla) started at first base and batted third.  1-for-4 with one double, one stolen base, one strikeout, and assisted in two double plays.
Ruben Gotay (former Memphis-Aguadilla) started as designated hitter and batted fourth.  2-for-4 with one double and one RBI.
Yariel Gonzalez (State College-Aguadilla) started in left field and batted seventh.  0-for-2 with two walks and one strikeout.
Pete Parise (former Memphis-Aguadilla) entered in the fifth and pitched to three batters.  He allowed two hits and one earned run.  (g/f:1-0)(ir-s:1-0)

Mayaguez beat Aguadilla 8-2
LBPRC Official Site Post Game

Monday's Games:
Santurce (5-2) visits Carolina (3-4) @ 7:30 PM AST
Aguadilla (1-7) visits Caguas (3-3) @ 7:30 PM AST


Nicaraguan League:

Stats:
Edgard Montiel (former DSL-Chinandega) has played in seven games going 12-for-24 (.500) with three doubles, one triple, five RBIs, 17 total bases, seven runs, six walks (one intentional), three strikeouts, .613 OBP, .708 SLG, and 1.321 OPS.
Curt Smith (former Springfield-Chinandega) has played in seven games going 9-for-26 (.346) with two doubles, four home runs, eight RBIs, 23 total bases, five runs, four walks (one intentional), four strikeouts, .469 OBP, .885 SLG, and 1.354 OPS.
Jem Argenal (former GCL-Chinandega) has played in seven games going 6-for-21 (.286) with four RBIs, six total bases, four runs, three walks, one sac fly, one stolen base, three strikeouts, .360 OBP, .286 SLG, and .646 OPS.

Jhonny Polanco (former Springfield-Boer) has made two relief appearances posting a 0-0 record, 0.00 ERA, and 3.75 WHIP.  He's allowed one hit, no runs, four walks, thrown one wild pitch, and struck three out over 1.1 innings.
Fidencio Flores (former CGL-Boer) has made two appearances (one start) posting a 0-1 record, 1.42 ERA, and 1.11 WHIP.  He's allowed three hits, two runs (one earned), one home run, four walks, hit one batter, and struck two out over 6.1 innings.

No Games Scheduled For Monday


World Cup - U-23:

Allen Cordoba (Johnson City-Panama) started at shortstop and batted second.  0-for-3 with one RBI and one sac fly.

Bronze Medal: Korea beat Panama 5-3
Panama American Post Game and Panama American Post Game


Colombian League:

Jose Almarante (former Memphis-Sincelejo) started and pitched 4.1 innings.  He allowed six hits, two earned runs, one walk, threw one wild pitch, and struck three out for the losing decision (0-1).  (p-s:69-44)

Monteria beat Sincelejo 2-1 (11/5/16)
El Universal Post Game

Jose Calero (former GCL-Sincelejo) started and pitched five innings.  He allowed six hits, two runs (one earned), and struck two out for the winning decision (1-0).  (p-s:72-47)

Sincelejo beat Monteria 9-4 (1/16/16)
El Universal Post Game


World Baseball Classic (March 6, 2017):

South Korea is still weighing adding Seung-Hwan Oh (St. Louis) to their roster: Yonhap News Agency

Sunday, November 6, 2016

Cardinals Winter League Notebook 11-6-16: Kurt Heyer Strikes Out Three & Allows One Run Over Six Innings For The Win In Final Start; Hector Salazar Strikes Out Three & Allows One Run Over Five Innings Of Relief; Edgard Montiel Singles, Doubles, & Drives In Three Runs



Venezuelan League:

Jose Martinez (St. Louis-La Guaira) started in right field and batted fifth.  0-for-2 with two walks (one intentional).

Caracas beat La Guaira 7-2
LVBP Official Site Post Game

Kurt Heyer (Memphis-Zulia) started and pitched six innings.  He allowed five hits, one earned run, and struck three out for the winning decision (1-1). (p-s:76-51)(g/f:11-2)

Ildemaro Vargas (former Palm Beach-Lara) started at second base and batted second.  1-for-4 with one double and assisted in one double play.
Richard Castillo (former Memphis-Lara) entered in the eighth and pitched one inning.  He allowed two hits and no runs.  (p-s:16-8)(g/f:2-0)

Zulia beat Lara 7-1
LVBP Official Site Post Game

Breyvic Valera (Memphis-Margarita) started in centerfield and batted second.  3-for-5 with one run, two stolen bases, and one throwing error.
Eliezer Alfonzo (former Peoria-Margarita) started as designated hitter and batted fifth.  1-for-2 with one two-out RBI.

Rafael Ortega (former Memphis-Caribes) started in centerfield and batted second.  1-for-4 with one triple and two two-out RBIs and one fielding error.

Caribes beat Margarita 5-4
LVBP Official Site Post Game

Jorge Rondon (former St. Louis-Aragua) entered in the sixth and pitched to two batters.  He allowed no hits or runs.  (p-s:9-5)(g/f:2-0)(ir-s:1-0)
Eduardo Sanchez (former St. Louis-Aragua) entered in the seventh and pitched one inning.  He allowed two hits, one earned run, and threw one wild pitch.  (p-s:24-14)(g/f:3-0)

Ronny Cedeno (former MLB signing-Magallanes) started at third base and batted second.  2-for-5 with one double, two RBIs, one run, one strikeout, and assisted in one double play.

Magallanes beat Aragua 10-5
LVBP Official Site Post Game

Notes:
John Church (former Memphis-Caribes) will join Caribes on Tuesday: Caribes Official Site

Jose Martinez (St. Louis-La Guaira) currently has a 14-game hitting streak: LVBP Official Site

Eliezer Alfonzo (former Peoria-Margarita) left Saturday's game with left foot problems: Margarita Official Site

Sunday's Games:
Caracas (11-13) visits La Guaira (11-12) @ 1:00 PM VET
Magallanes (10-13) visits Aragua (8-16) @ 3:00 PM VET
Zulia (17-7) visits Lara (13-12) @ 4:00 PM VET
Margarita (15-10) visits Caribes (11-13) @ 5:00 PM VET


Arizona Fall League:

Paul DeJong (Springfield-West) entered late in the game at shortstop and batted leadoff.  One run and two hit by pitches.
Harrison Bader (Springfield-West) started in left field and moved to right then center, batting fifth.  2-for-5 with one double, two runs, and two strikeouts.
Carson Kelly (St. Louis-West) started at catcher and batted seventh.  1-for-2 with two RBIs, one run, one sac fly, and one strikeout.
Rowan Wick (Springfield-West) entered in the eighth and pitched to two batters.  He allowed no hits or runs.  (p-s:4-4)(b/g/f:2-0)

Fall-Stars Game: West beat East 12-4
St. Louis Official Site Post Game
Nine Top Performers

No Games Scheduled For Sunday


Mexican Pacific League:

Luis Garcia (former New Haven-Hermosillo) entered late in the game at first base and batted fourth.  One intentional walk and assisted in two double plays.
David Washington (Memphis-Hermosillo) started in right field and batted seventh.  1-for-4 with one home run, one RBI, one run, and two strikeouts.

Hermosillo beat Mexicali 4-1
LMP Official Site Post Game

Iker Franco (former Springfield-Culiacan) started at catcher and batted eighth.  0-for-3 with two strikeouts and threw out one base runner.

Culiacan beat Obregon 2-1
LMP Official Site Post Game

Randy Arozarena (MiLB signing-Navojoa) started in left field and batted second.  2-for-2 with one triple, two RBIs, one walk, and one hit by pitch.

Navojoa beat Jalisco 3-0
LMP Official Site Post Game

Notes:
Efren Navarro (Memphis-Hermosillo) was placed on the inactive list as he travels for Tokyo exhibition: LMP Official Site

Sunday's Games:
Hermosillo (12-10) visits Mexicali (13-9) @ 3:00 PM PT
Mochis (12-10) visits Mazatlan (6-16) @ 5:00 PM MT
Jalisco (11-11) visits Navojoa (12-10) @ 5:00 PM MST
Obregon (10-12) visits Culiacan (12-10) @ 5:00 PM MT


Dominican League:

Eugenio Velez (former Memphis-Azucareros) started as designated hitter and batted leadoff.  0-for-4 at the plate.
Magneuris Sierra (Peoria-Azucareros) started in right field and batted leadoff.  0-for-1 with one strikeout.

Eliezer Alvarez (Peoria-Escogido) entered late in the game as a pinch runner and scored.

Escogido beat Azucareros 3-1
LIDOM Official Site Post Game

Alberto Rosario (St. Louis-Estrellas) started at catcher and batted eighth.  2-for-3 with one run.

Estrellas beat Cibao 5-2
El Caribe Post Game

Jose Fernandez (Matanzas-Cibaenas) started at third base and batted seventh.  1-for-4 with one RBI.

Licey beat Cibaenas 5-4
LIDOM Official Site Post Game

Sunday's Games:
Cibaenas (7-7) visits Licey (7-6) @ 4:00 PM AST
Estrellas (6-7) visits Cibao (10-4) @ 4:00 PM AST
Escogido (7-6) visits Azucareros (3-10) @ 5:00 PM AST


Puerto Rican League:

Robby Rowland (Springfield-Caguas) entered in the fifth and pitched two innings.  He allowed no hits or runs, one walk, hit one batter, and struck two out for the winning decision (2-0).  (g/f:2-1)(ir-s:1-0)

Jonathan Rodriguez (Springfield-Mayaguez) started as designated hitter and batted fourth.  0-for-3 with one walk.
Ivan Maldonado (former MiLB tryout-Mayaguez) started and pitched four innings.  He allowed six hits, two earned runs, one walk, one balk, and struck two out.  (g/f:3-4)

Caguas beat Mayaguez 10-2
LBPRC Official Site Post Game

Luke Voit (Springfield-Aguadilla) started as designated hitter and batted third.  0-for-5 with two strikeouts.
Ruben Gotay (former Memphis-Aguadilla) started at first base and batted fourth.  2-for-4 with two RBIs and one walk.
Yariel Gonzalez (State College-Aguadilla) started in left field and batted seventh.  2-for-5 with one run, one strikeout, and one outfield assist.
Ian Snell (former MiLB signing-Aguadilla) entered in the eighth and pitched one inning.  He allowed one hit and no runs.  (g/f:1-1)

Anthony Garcia (Memphis-Carolina) started in right field and batted third.  2-for-4 with one double.

Aguadilla beat Carolina 5-0
LBPRC Official Site Post Game

Sunday's Games:
Carolina (2-4) visits Santurce (5-1) @ 4:15 PM AST
Mayaguez (5-2) visits Aguadilla (1-6) @ 6:15 PM AST


Nicaraguan League:

Curt Smith (former Springfield-Chinandega) started as designated hitter and batted fourth.  2-for-5 with one home run, two RBIs, two runs, and two strikeouts.
Edgard Montiel (former DSL-Chinandega) started at first and batted fifth.  2-for-3 with one double, three RBIs, two runs, and one walk,
Jem Argenal (former GCL-Chinandega) started in left field and batted seventh.  0-for-2 with one RBI and one sac fly.

Rivas beat Chinandega 11-8
LNBP Official Site Post Game

No Games Scheduled For Sunday


World Cup - U-23:

Allen Cordoba (Johnson City-Panama) started at shortstop and batted second.  1-for-3 with one RBI, one walk, one sac fly, and one stolen base.
Hector Salazar (former GCL-Panama) entered in the fifth and pitched five innings.  He allowed two hits, one earned run, one intentional walk, hit one batter, threw one wild pitch, and struck three out.  (p-s:59-37)(g/f:8-4)

Australia beat Panama 8-4
Panama American Post Game  and Panama American Post Game
TV Max Deportes Post Game

Sunday's Game  For The Bronze Medal:
Korea (5-3) visits Panama (6-2) @ 12:00 PM


Colombian League:

Ronald Ramirez (former Palm Beach-Barranquilla) started at shortstop and batted second.  0-for-4 with one walk, one strikeout, one caught stealing, and one fielding error.

Barranquilla and Cartagena tied 2-2, suspended after 12 innings (11/4/16)
El Universal Post Game

Notes:
MLB Amateur Prospect League in Colombia will begin November 19, 2016: El Universal

Saturday, November 5, 2016

Cardinals Winter League Notebook 11-5-16: Austin Gomber Strikes Out Five & Allows One Run Over Five & Two-Thirds Innings For The Win; Curt Smith Singles, Doubles, Walks, Homers, & Drives In Three Runs; Carson Kelly Collects Two Doubles, One Walk, & Two RBIs



Venezuelan League:

Ronny Cedeno (former MLB signing-Magallanes) started at third base and batted second.  2-for-5 with one home run, two RBIs, two runs, and one strikeout.

Magallanes beat Zulia 10-8
LVBP Official Site Post Game

Breyvic Valera (Memphis-Margarita) started in centerfield and batted second.  0-for-2 with one strikeout, one caught stealing, and one throwing error.
Joshua Lopez (Johnson City-Margarita) entered late in the game at catcher and batted eighth.  0-for-2 at the plate.
Kender Villegas (former Palm Beach-Margarita) entered in the eighth and pitched one inning.  He allowed one hit, no runs, and struck one out.  (p-s:14-9)(g/f:0-1)

Caracas beat Margarita 11-3
LVBP Official Site Post Game

Jose Martinez (St. Louis-La Guaira) started in right field and batted fifth.  2-for-5 with one home run, one RBI, one run, and one outfield assist.
Pedro Echemendia (Memphis-La Guaira) entered in the seventh and pitched to two batters.  He allowed no hits or runs for the hold (3).  (p-s:11-7)(g/f:1-0)

Jorge Rondon (former St. Louis-Aragua) entered in the sixth and pitched 1.1 innings.  He allowed one hit and no runs.  (p-s:11-7)(g/f:1-1)(ir-s:3-0)

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

Notes:
Breyvic Valera (Memphis-Margarita) discusses how the team works together and their isn't any one person carrying the club: LVBP Official Site

Adonis Garcia (Atlanta-Magallanes) joined Magallanes on Friday: Magallanes Official Site

Rafael Ortega (former Memphis-Caribes) may begin play this weekend: El Emergente

Saturday's Games:
La Guaira (11-11) visits Caracas (10-13) @ 5:00 PM VET
Zulia (16-7) visits Lara (13-11) @ 5:30 PM VET - Kurt Heyer (Memphis) is scheduled to start for Zulia
Margarita (15-9) visits Caribes (10-13) @ 7:00 PM VET
Aragua (8-15) visits Magallanes (9-13) @ 7:00 PM VET


Venezuelan Parallel League:

All Games Postponed For Friday

Saturday's Games:
Aragua (8-6-1) visits Magallanes (3-12-1) @ 9:00 AM VET
Zulia (9-7) visits Lara (9-6) @ 9:00 AM VET
Margarita-Caribes (9-7) visits Caimanes (4-11) @ 9:00 PM VET
Detroit (3-10-2) visits Boston (11-4) @ 9:00 AM VET


Arizona Fall League:

Carson Kelly (St. Louis-Glendale) started as designated hitter and batted third.  2-for-4 with two doubles, two RBIs, two runs, and one walk.
Paul DeJong (Springfield-Glendale) started at shortstop and batted fifth.  1-for-4 with one walk and two strikeouts.
Harrison Bader (Springfield-Glendale) started in left field and batted sixth.  1-for-5 with one two-out RBI and one strikeout.
Austin Gomber (Springfield-Glendale) started and pitched 5.2 innings.  He allowed five hits, one earned run, four walks, and struck five out for the winning decision (4-0).  (p-s:92-57)(g/f:7-2)
Corey Littrell (Memphis-Glendale) entered in the ninth and pitched one inning.  He allowed one hit, no runs, and struck one out.  (p-s:12-8)(g/f:1-0)

Glendale beat Peoria 5-1
MLB Official Site Post Game

Aramis Garcia (former 2011 draft selection-Scottsdale) started as designated hitter and batted fifth.  0-for-3 with one two-out RBI, one hit by pitch, and grounded into one double play.

Scottsdale beat Mesa 8-3
MLB Official Site Post Game

Saturday's Game:
Fall Stars Game: East visits West @ 5:08 PM MT


Mexican Pacific League:

Efren Navarro (Memphis-Hermosillo) started in left field and batted fourth.  0-for-4 at the plate.
Luis Garcia (former New Haven-Hermosillo) started at first base and batted fifth.  1-for-2 with two walks.
David Washington (Memphis-Hermosillo) entered late in the game as a pinch hitter and batted eighth. 0-for-1 with one strikeout.

Mexicali beat Hermosillo 4-0
LMP Official Site Post Game

Irving Wilson (GCL-Culiacan) entered late in the game at catcher.

Obregon beat Culiacan 8-1
LMP Official Site Post Game

Randy Arozarena (MiLB signing-Navojoa) started in centerfield and batted second.  0-for-3 with one sacrifice and one stolen base.

Navojoa beat Jalisco 1-0
LMP Official Site Post Game

Notes:
Misael Siverio (Sioux Falls-Mochis) was activated by Mochis: LMP Official Site

Niko Vasquez (former Springfield-Navojoa) has joined Navojoa: Novajoa Official Site

Saturday's Games:
Mochis (12-9) visits Mazatlan (5-16) @ 6:00 PM MT
Hermosillo (11-10) visits Mexicali (13-8) @ 6:00 PM PT
Obregon (10-11) visits Culiacan (11-10) @ 6:00 PM MT
Jalisco (11-10) visits Navojoa (11-10) @ 7:30 PM MST


Dominican League:

Audry Perez (former St. Louis-Estrellas) started at catcher and batted ninth.  1-for-3 with one RBI and two strikeouts.
Alberto Rosario (St. Louis-Estrellas) entered late in the game at catcher and batted ninth.  0-for-2 and threw out one of two base runners.

Escogido beat Estrellas 7-6 in 11 innings
Listin Diario Post Game

Jose Fernandez (Matanzas-Cibaenas) started at third base and batted eighth.  2-for-2 with one RBI, one run, one walk, and one strikeout.

Eugenio Velez (former Memphis-Azucareros) started as designated hitter and batted leadoff.  1-for-4 at the plate.
Magneuris Sierra (Peoria-Azucareros)  started in left field and batted ninth.  1-for-3 with one two-out RBI.
Jayson Aquino (former MLB signing-Azucareros) entered in the seventh and pitched 1.1 innings.  He allowed one hit, no runs, one walk, and struck one out.  (p-s:11-7)(g/f:0-1)(ir-s:3-1)

Cibaenas beat Azucareros 6-1
LIDOM Official Site Post Game

Saturday's Games:
Azucareros (3-9) visits Escogido (6-6) @ 4:00 PM AST
Cibao (10-3) visits Estrellas (5-7) @ 7:30 PM AST
Licey (6-6) visits Cibaenas (7-6) @ 7:30 PM AST


Puerto Rican League:

Anthony Garcia (Memphis-Carolina) started in right field and batted third.  1-for-4 at the plate.

Carolina beat Caguas 1-0
LBPRC Official Site Post Game

Jonathan Rodriguez (Springfield-Mayaguez) started at first base and batted fourth.  0-for-3 with one walk and two strikeouts.
Kevin Herget (Springfield-Mayaguez) entered in the ninth and pitched one inning.  He allowed no hits or runs and for the save (3).

Mayaguez beat Caguas 3-0
LBPRC Official Site Post Game

Saturday's Games:
Caguas (2-3) visits Mayaguez (5-1) @ 7:30 PM AST
Aguadilla (0-6) visits Carolina (2-3) @ 7:30 PM AST


Nicaraguan League:

Jhonny Polanco (former Springfield-Boer) entered in the ninth and pitched one inning.  He allowed one hit, no runs, two walks, and struck two out.  (g/f:0-1)

Rivas beat Boer 13-1
LNBP Official Site Post Game

Curt Smith (former Springfield-Chinandega) started as designated hitter and batted fourth.  3-for-4 with one double, two home runs, three RBIs, three runs, and one walk.
Edgard Montiel (former DSL-Chinandega) started at first base and batted fifth.  3-for-5 with one triple, one RBI, two runs, and one strikeout.
Jem Argenal (former GCL-Chinandega) started in left field and batted seventh.  4-for-4 with two RBIs, one run, and one walk.

Chinandega beat Granada 13-2
LNBP Official Site Post Game

Saturday's Games:
Rivas (3-3) visits Chinandega (3-3) @ 11:00 AM
Granada (4-2) visits Boer (2-4) @ 2:00 PM


World Cup - U-23:

Allen Cordoba (Johnson City-Panama) started at shortstop and batted second.  0-for-3 with one RBI and one walk.

Panama beat Japan 3-2

Saturday's Game:
Australia (5-2) visits Panama (6-1) @ 12:00 PM


Panama League (December 9, 2016):

Edmundo Sosa (Palm Beach-Metro) is expected to play with Metropolitanas: Metro Official Twitter

Friday, November 4, 2016

Cardinals Winter League Notebook 11-4-16: Curt Smith Doubles, Walks Twice, & Drives In Two Runs; Luke Voit Doubles & Knocks In Two Runs; Ramon Delgado Strikes Out One & Holds Two Inherited Runners On Base Over Two & Two-Thirds Scoreless Innings For The Win



Venezuelan League:

Roberto Canache (former Johnson City-Caribes) entered in the seventh and pitched one inning.  He allowed no hits or runs, and struck three out.  (p-s:19-13)

Caribes beat Lara 8-1 in game one of doubleheader
LVBP Official Site Post Game

Cedric Hunter (former Memphis-Lara) started in left field and moved to right, batting seventh.  0-for-3 with one strikeout.

David Oca (Johnson City-Caribes) entered in the sixth and pitched to one batter,  He allowed no hits or runs.  (p-s:1-1)(ir-s:2-0)

Lara beat Caribes 4-1 in game two of doubleheader
LVBP Official Site Post Game

Breyvic Valera (Memphis-Margarita) started in centerfield and batted leadoff.  1-for-4 with one caught stealing.

Margarita beat Caracas 3-2
LVBP Official Site Post Game

Friday's Games:
Zulia (16-6) visits Magallanes (8-13) @ 7:00 PM VET
Margarita (15-8) visits Caracas (9-13) @ 7:00 PM VET
La Guaira (10-11) visits Aragua (8-14) @ 7:00 PM VET


Venezuelan Parallel League:

Jose Gonzalez (former Springfield-La Guaira) started as designated hitter and batted fourth.  1-for-3 with one walk.
Anderson Gerdel (former Palm Beach-La Guaira) entered in the fourth ans pitched five innings.  He allowed two hits, one earned run, one home run, and struck one out for the winning decision (3-0).

La Guaira beat Aragua 7-1

Jesus Ustariz (former Johnson City-Caracas) started in right field and batted fourth.  1-for-3 with two runs.

Caracas beat Detroit 13-5

Friday's Games:
Boston (11-4) visits Aragua (8-6-1) @ 10:00 AM VET
Zulia (9-7) visits Margarita-Caribes (9-7) @ 10:00 AM VET
Detroit (3-10-2) visits Caimanes (4-11) @ 11:00 AM VET
Philadelphia (6-8-1) visits Caracas (11-5) @ 11:00 AM VET
La Guaira (9-6-1) visits Lara (9-6) @ 11:00 AM VET


Arizona Fall League:

Friday's Games:
Glendale (9-12) visits Peoria (11-7-2) @ 12:35 PM MST - Austin Gomber (Springfield) is scheduled to start for Glendale
Salt River (10-9-1) visits Surprise (11-9-1) @ 12:35 PM MST
Mesa (12-9) visits Scottsdale (7-14) @ 6:35 PM MST


Mexican Pacific League:

Efren Navarro (Memphis-Hermosillo) started in left field and batted second.  3-for-6 with one run, grounded into one double play, and one fielding error.
Luis Garcia (former New Haven-Hermosillo) started at first base and batted fourth.  1-for-5 with one strikeout and grounded into one double play.
David Washington (Memphis-Hermosillo) started in right field and batted seventh.  0-for-4 with one run, one walk, and two strikeouts.

Ramon Delgado (former Memphis-Jalisco) entered in the fourth and pitched 2.2 innings.  He allowed four hits, no runs, and struck one out for the winning decision (1-0).  (p-s:41-26)(g/f:3-2)(ir-s:2-0)

Jalisco beat Hermosillo 11-8
LMP Official Site Post Game

Randy Arozarena (MiLB signing-Navojoa) started in centerfield and batted second.  1-for-3 with one sacrifice and one stolen base.

Obregon beat Navojoa 3-2
LMP Official Site Post Game

Friday's Games:
Hermosillo (11-9) visits Mexicali (12-8) @ 7:30 PM PT
Obregon (9-11) visits Culiacan (11-9) @ 7:30 PM MST
Mochis (11-9) visits Mazatlan (5-15) @ 8:00 PM MT
Jalisco (11-9) visits Navojoa (10-10) @ 8:00 PM MST


Dominican League:

Jose Fernandez (Matanzas-Cibaenas) started at third base and batted eighth.  1-for-3 with one two-out RBI.
Norge Ruiz (Camaguey-Cibaenas) started and pitched five innings.  He allowed seven hits, three earned runs, one home run, three walks, struck two out, and assisted in one double play for the winnings decision (2-1).  (g/f:6-1)

Alberto Rosario (St. Louis-Estrellas) started at catcher and batted ninth.  0-for-2 at the plate.
Audry Perez (former St. Louis-Estrellas) entered late in the game at catcher and batted ninth.  0-for-1 at the plate.

Cibaenas beat Estrellas 5-4

Notes:
Miguel Batista (former St. Louis) has been hired by Estrellas as a special assistant to GM: LIDOM Official Site

Jeremy Hefner (Memphis-Cibao) was removed from the Cibao active roster: Cibao Official Site

Dominican Republic's Sports Minister Danilo Diaz does not agree with the international draft: El Caribe

Friday's Games:
Estrellas (5-6) visits Escogido (5-6) @ 7:5 PM AST
Cibaenas (6-6) visits Azucareros (3-8) @ 7:30 PM AST
Licey (5-6) visits Cibao (10-2) @ 7:30 PM AST


Puerto Rican League:

J.C. Romero (former St. Louis-Santurce) entered in the seventh and pitched one inning.  He allowed one hit, no runs, and struck on out hold (2).  (g/f:1-1)

Jonathan Rodriguez (Springfield-Mayaguez) started as designated hitter and batted fourth.  1-for-4 at the plate,

Santurce beat Mayaguez 3-0
LBPRC Official Site Post Game

Anthony Garcia (Memphis-Carolina) started in right field and batted third.  1-for-4 with one RBI, one run, and one strikeout.

Luke Voit (Springfield-Aguadilla) started as designated hitter and batted third.  1-for-4 with one double, two RBIs, and grounded into one double play.
Ruben Gotey (former Memphis-Aguallila) started at first base and batted fourth.  1-for-4 with one double, one run, and assisted in one double play.
Yariel Gonzalez (State College-Aguadilla) started in left field and batted seventh.  1-for-4 with one strikeout.
Ian Snell (former MiLB signing-Aguadilla) entered in the eighth and pitched one inning.  He allowed one hit and no runs.  (g/f:1-1)

Carolina beat Aguadilla 7-3
LBPRC Official Site Post Game

Friday's Games:
Carolina (1-3) visits Caguas (2-2) @ 7:30 PM AST
Mayaguez (4-1) visits Santurce (5-0) @ 7:30 PM AST


Nicaraguan League:

Curt Smith (former Springfield-Chinandega) started as designated hitter and batted fourth.  1-for-3 with one double, two RBIs, and two walks.
Edgard Montiel (former DSL-Chinandega) started at first base and batted fifth.  2-for-2 with one RBI, one run, and three walks.
Jem Argenal (former GCL-Chinandega) started in left field and batted seventh.  0-for-2 with one run and two walks.

Chinandega beat Boer 6-4
LNBP Official Site Post Game

Friday's Games:
Rivas (2-3) visits Boer (2-3) @ 6:00 PM
Chinandega (2-3) visits Granada (4-1) @ 6:00 PM


World Cup - U-23:

Allen Cordoba (Johnson City-Panama) started at shortstop and batted second.  0-for-4 with one strikeout and grounded into one double play.
Hector Salazar (former GCL-Panama) entered in the fifth and pitched one innings.  He allowed three hits, five runs (three earned), two walks, threw on wild pitch, and struck two out for the losing decision (0-1).  (g/f:1-0)

Nicaragua beat Panama 9-3
Panama American Post Game
TV Max Deportes Post Game

Friday's Game:
Japan (6-0) visits Panama (5-1) @ 6:00 PM


Colombian League:

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


Australian Baseball League (November 18, 2016):

Notes:
Malik Collymore (former Johnson City-Sydney) has signed on to play for Sydney: Sydney Official Site

Thursday, November 3, 2016

Cardinals Winter League Notebook 11-3-16: Yadier Molina Invests In Puerto Rican Double-A Club, Talks Missing Playoffs & Possible Free Agency; Iker Franco Singles, Walks, & Hits Two-Run Homer; Carson Kelly Singles, Walks, & Drives In Two Runs



Venezuelan League:

Breyvic Valera (Memphis-Margarita) started in centerfield and bated second.  1-for-2 with two runs, two walks, and one stolen base.
Kender Villegas (former Palm Beach-Margarita) entered in the sixth and pitched to one batter.  He allowed one hit and no runs.  (p-s:7-5)(ir-s:2-1)

Jose Martinez (St. Louis-La Guaira) started in right field and batted fifth.  1-for-3 with one walk and one caught stealing/pickoff.

La Guaira beat Margarita 5-4

Breyvic Valera (Memphis-Margarita) started in centerfield and batted leadoff.  2-for-5 with one run and one stolen base.
Silfredo Garcia (Springfield-Margarita) entered in the fifth and pitched 1.1 innings.  He allowed one hit, no runs, and one walk.  (p-s:13-7)(g/f:2-0)(ir-s:2-0)

La Guaira beat Margarita 6-3
LVBP Official Site Post Game

Notes:
Rafael Ortega (former Memphis-Caribes) has not set date for his debut: LVBP Official Site

Odrisamer Despaigne (Miami-Aragua) joined Aragua: El Emergente

Thursday's Games:
Lara (12-10) visits Caribes (9-12) for a doubleheader beginning @ 5:00 PM VET
Zulia (16-6) visits Magallanes (8-13) @ 7:00 PM VET
Margarita (14-8) visits Caracas (9-12) @ 7:00 PM VET


Venezuelan Parallel League:

All Wednesday's Games Were Suspended

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


Arizona Fall League:

Harrison Bader (Springfield-Glendale) started in right field and batted leadoff.  0-for-5 at the plate.
Carson Kelly (St. Louis-Glendale) started at catcher and batted fifth.  1-for-3 with two RBIs and one walk.
Paul DeJong (Springfield-Glendale) started at shortstop and batted sixth.  0-for-4 with three strikeouts.
Ryan Sherriff (Memphis-Glendale) entered in the seventh and pitched one inning.  He allowed two hits and one earned run.  (p-s:12-9)(g/f:3-0)
Rowan Wick (Springfield-Glendale) entered in the eighth and pitched one inning.  He allowed three hits, two earned runs, one home run, and struck one out.  (p-s:19-12)(g/f:0-1)

Glendale beat Mesa 7-4
MLB Official Site Post Game

Aramis Garcia (former 2011 draft selection-Scottsdale) started at catcher and batted sixth.  0-for-3 with one two-out RBI, two strikeouts, and threw out one of two base runners.

Scottsdale beat Salt River 8-5
MLB Official Site Post Game

Thursday's Games:
Mesa (11-9) visits Surprise (11-8-1) @ 12:35 PM MST
Scottsdale (7-13) visits Glendale (8-12) @ 12:35 PM MST
Peoria (11-7-2) visits Salt River (10-9-1) @ 6:35 PM MST


Mexican Pacific League:

Efren Navarro (Memphis-Hermosillo) started in left field and batted second.  1-for-3 with one run and one walk.
Luis Garcia (former New Haven-Hermosillo) entered late in the game at first base and batted fourth.  2-for-3 with one home run, one RBI, and two runs.
David Washington (Memphis-Hermosillo) started in right field and batted seventh.  2-for-4 with one double, one two-out RBI, one run, and one strikeout.

Hermosillo beat Jalisco 11-3
LMP Official Site Post Game

Iker Franco (former Springfield-Culiacan) started at catcher and batted eighth.  2-for-3 with one home run, two RBIs, one run, and one walk.
Irving Wilson (GCL-Culiacan) entered late in the game at catcher and batted eighth.  0-for-1 with one run and one passed ball.

Culiacan beat Mazatlan 5-4 in 10 innings
LMP Official Site Post Game

Notes:
Efren Navarro (Memphis-Hermosillo) will play for the Mexican team for the Tokyo exhibition set for November 10-11, 2016: Mister Baseball

Thursday's Games:
Hermosillo (11-8) visits Jalisco (10-9) @ 7:15 PM CT
Navojoa (10-9) visits Obregon (8-11) @ 7:00 PM MST
Mexicali (11-8) visits Mochis (11-8) @ 7:30 PM MT
Mazatlan (5-14) visits Culiacan (10-9) @ 7:30 PM MT


Dominican League:

Audry Perez (former St. Louis-Estrellas) started at catcher and batted ninth.  0-for-3 with two strikeouts and threw out one base runner.
Alberto Rosario (St. Louis-Estrellas) entered late in the game at catcher.
Evan MacLane (former St. Louis-Estrellas) started and pitched five innings.  He allowed five hits, one earned run, struck two out, and assisted in one double play for the winning decision (1-0).  (g/f:7-2)

Estrellas beat Licey 6-3
Listin Diario Post Game

Eugenio Velez (former Memphis-Azucareros) started in left field and batted leadoff.  1-for-3 with one walk and one fielding error.

Cibao beat Azucareros 3-1
Listin Diario Post Game

Eliezer Alvarez (Peoria-Escogido) started as designated hitter and batted seventh.  1-for-5 with one double and one run.

Jose Fernandez (Matanzas-Cibaenas) started at third base and batted seventh.  0-for-3 with one walk.
Angel Castro (former Memphis-Cibaenas) started and pitched four innings.  He allowed four hits, five earned runs, three walks, and struck two out for the losing decision (0-1).  (g/f:5-2)

Escogido beat Cibaenas 11-4
LIDOM Official Site Post Game

Thursday's Games:
Cibaenas (5-6) visits Estrellas (5-5) @ 7:30 PM MST
Escogido (5-5) visits Cibao (9-2) @ 7:30 PM MST


Puerto Rican League:

Notes:
Yadier Molina (St. Louis-Carolina) was frustrated St. Louis didn't make playoffs, will not play for Carolina, and is actively recruiting players for the World Baseball Classic: El Nuevo Dia and El Vocero

Yadier Molina (St. Louis-Carolina) and brother Jose (former St. Louis Coach) purchased the Puerto Rican Double-A League team Dorado: El Nuevo Dia and El Vocero

Yadier Molina (St. Louis-Carolina) says he would love to end his career in St. Louis but also wouldn't mind going through the free agency process.  They have begun the early process of negotiating with St. Louis but no numbers exchanged: El Vocero

Carlos Baerga (former St. Louis-Aguadilla) is not concerned with Aguadilla's slow start and is not making any excuses for it: El Vocero

Thursday's Games:
Santurce (4-0) visits Mayaguez (4-0) @ 7:30 PM AST
Carolina (0-3) visits Aguadilla (0-5) @ 7:30 PM AST


Nicaraguan League:

Thursday's Games:
Granada (3-1) visits Rivas (2-2) @ 6:00 PM
Boer (2-2) visits Chinandega (1-3) @ 6:00 PM


World Cup - U-23:

Stats:
Allen Cordoba (Johnson City-Panama) has gone 5-for-22 (.227) with one double, one home run, six RBIs, nine total bases, five runs, two walks, one hit by pitch, four strikeouts, grounded into one double play, .320 OBP, .409 SLG, and .729 OPS.

Hector Salazar (former GCL-Panama) has made two relief appearances posting a 1-0 record and 4.50 ERA.  He's allowed one hit, one earned run, one home run, one walk, and struck two out over two innings.

Notes:
Panama looks to stay unbeaten: Panama American

Thursday's Game:
Nicaragua (3-2) visits Panama (5-0) @ 12:00 PM


Colombian League (November 4, 2016):

Notes:
Jolbert Cabrera (former Memphis-Cartagena) says Cartagena is serious about winning the LCBP title: El Universal

Dilson Herrera (Cincinnati-Sincelejo) will play for Sincelejo but Jorge Alfaro (Philadelphia) will not: El Universal

Colombian players will put on a showcase for MLB organizations on Thursday: El Universal

Wednesday, November 2, 2016

Cardinals Winter League Notebook 11-2-16: Austin Gomber Named AFL Pitcher Of The Week; Jose Martinez Collects Two Singles & Two RBIs; Raul Valdes Strikes Out One Over Five Scoreless Innings For The Win



Venezuelan League:

Cedric Hunter (former Memphis-Lara) started in left field and moved to right, batting seventh.  1-for-5 with two strikeouts.

Jose Martinez (St. Louis-La Guaira) started in right field and batted fifth.  2-for-5 with two two-out RBIs, one strikeout, and one outfield assist.
Juan Gonzalez (former Memphis-La Guaira) entered in the eighth and pitched one inning.  He allowed two hits and no runs.  (p-s:11-8)(g/f:1-0)

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

Ronny Cedeno (former MLB signing-Magallanes) started at shortstop and batted second.  1-for-6 with one sacrifice, three strikeouts, and assisted in one double play.
Jose Martinez (former Springfield-Magallanes) started at third base and batted eighth.  0-for-6 with three strikeouts and assisted in one double play.

Caracas beat Magallanes 5-4 in 13 innings
LVBP Official Site Post Game

Notes:
Eduardo Sanchez (former St. Louis-Aragua) was added to the Aragua active roster: Aragua Official Site

Jose Godoy (Peoria-Caribes) was removed from the Caribes active roster: El Emergente

Wednesday's Games:
Zulia (15-6) visits Aragua (8-13) @ 7:00 PM VET
Margarita (14-6) visits La Guaira (8-11) @ 7:00 PM VET
Lara (12-10) visits Caribes (9-12) @ 7:00 PM VET


Venezuelan Parallel League:

Jesus Ustariz (former Johnson City-Caracas) started at second base and batted fourth.  1-for-4 with three strikeouts, one run, and one walk.
Gerwuins Velazco (State College-Caracas) entered in the seventh and pitched one inning.  He allowed one hit and no runs.  (g/f:3-0)
Dail Villanueva (former Peoria-Caracas) entered in the eighth and pitched one inning.  He allowed one hit, no runs, and struck two out.  (g/f:0-1)

Caracas beat La Guaira 5-0

Wednesday's Games:
Lara (9-6) visits Aragua (8-5) @ 10:00 AM VET
Detroit (3-9) visits Margarita-Caribes (9-6) @ 10:00 AM VET
Philadelphia (5-8) visits Magallanes (3-11) @ 11:00 AM VET
La Guaira (8-6) visits Caimanes (4-10) @ 11:00 AM VET
Boston (10-4) visits Caracas (10-5) @ 11:00 AM VET


Arizona Fall League:

Notes:
Austin Gomber (Springfield-Glendale) was named Pitcher of the Week: MLB Official Site

Wednesday's Games:
Glendale (7-12) visits Mesa (11-8) @ 12:35 PM MST
Scottsdale (6-13) visits Salt River (10-8-1) @ 12:35 PM MST
Surprise (10-8-1) visits Peoria (11-6-2) @ 12:35 PM MST


Mexican Pacific League:

Efren Navarro (Memphis-Hermosillo) started in left field and batted second.  2-for-4 with one double, one run, and one walk.
David Washington (Memphis-Hermosillo) started in right field and batted fourth.  0-for-5 with four strikeouts.
Luis Garcia (former New Haven-Hermosillo) entered late in the game at first base and batted fifth.  0-for-1 at the plate.

Jalisco beat Hermosillo 6-4
LMP Official Site Post Game

Randy Arozarena (MiLB signing-Navojoa) started in centerfield and batted second.  0-for-4 with two strikeouts.

Obregon beat Hermosillo 8-3
LMP Official Site Post Game

Irving Wilson (GCL-Culiacan) entered late in the game at catcher and batted fourth.  0-for-1 at the plate.
Iker Franco (former Springfield-Culiacan) started at catcher and moved to first base, batting eighth.  0-for-4 and threw out one of two base runners.

Culiacan beat Mazatlan 10-3
LMP Official Site Post Game

Wednesday's Games:
Hermosillo (10-8) visits Jalisco (10-8) @ 7:15 PM CT
Navojoa (10-8) visits Obregon (7-11) @ 7:00 PM MST
Mexicali (11-7) visits Mochis (10-8) @ 7:30 PM MT
Mazatlan (5-13) visits Culiacan (9-9) @ 7:30 PM MST


Dominican League:

Eugenio Velez (former Memphis-Azucareros) started in left field and batted leadoff.  1-for-5 with two strikeouts.
Raul Valdes (former St. Louis-Azucareros) started and pitched five innings.  He allowed five hits, no runs, and struck one out for the winning decision (1-0).  (g/f:3-5)

Azucareros beat Licey 4-0
LIDOM Official Site Post Game

Wednesday's Games:
Estrellas (4-5) visits Licey (5-5) @ 7:15 PM  AST
Cibao (8-2) visits Azucareros (3-7) @ 7:30 PM AST
Escogido (4-5) visits Cibaenas (5-5) @ 7:30 PM AST


Puerto Rican League:

Jonathan Rodriguez (Springfield-Mayaguez) started at third base and moved to first, batting fourth.  3-for-4 with two doubles, one RBI, two runs, and one walk.
Tyler Herron (former Springfield-Mayaguez) started and pitched 3.1 innings.  He allowed five hits, four earned runs, one home run, two walks, and struck two out.  (g/f:5-1)
Kevin Herget (Springfield-Mayaguez) entered in the ninth and pitched one inning.  He allowed one hit, no runs, and struck one out for the save (2).  (g/f:1-1)

Mayaguez beat Caguas 9-6
LBPRC Official Site Post Game

Luke Voit (Springfield-Aguadilla) started as designated hitter and batted fourth.  2-for-4 with one strikeout.
Ruben Gotay (former Memphis-Aguadilla) started at first base and batted sixth.  0-for-3 with one walk and assisted in three double plays.
Yariel Gonzalez (State College-Aguadilla) started at third base and batted eighth.  0-for-2 at the plate.
Pete Parise (former Memphis-Aguadilla) started and pitched three innings.  He allowed three hits, three earned runs, two walks, and hit one batter for the losing decision (0-1).  (g/f:3-4)

J.C. Romero (former St. Louis-Santurce) entered in the eighth and pitched one inning.  He allowed one hit and no runs.  (g/f:3-0)

Santurce beat Aguadilla 4-0
LBPRC Official Site Post Game

No Games Scheduled For Wednesday


Nicaraguan League:

Curt Smith (former Springfield-Chinandega) started as designated hitter and batted fourth.  1-for-3 with one walk and one strikeout.
Edgard Montiel (former DSL-Chinandega) started at first base and batted fifth.  1-for-3 with one double and one run.
Jem Argenal (former GCL-Chinandega) started in left field and batted seventh.  0-for-2 with one RBI, one run, and one walk.

Chinandega beat Rivas 5-4
LNBP Official Site Post Game

Fidencio Flores (former GCL-Boer) started and pitched five innings.  He allowed four hit, two earned runs, one home run, four walks, and struck one out for the losing decision (0-1).  (g/f:5-5)

Granada beat Boer 2-1
LNBP Official Site Post Game

No  Games Scheduled For Wednesday


World Cup - U-23:

Allen Cordoba (Johnson City-Panama) started at shortstop and batted second.  1-for-5 with one run and two strikeouts.
Hector Salazar (former GCL-Panama) entered in the ninth and pitched to one batter.  He allowed no hits or runs for the winning decision (1-0).  (g/f:0-1)

Panama beat Korea 5-4
TV Max Deportes Post Game

No Game Scheduled For Wednesday


Nippon Professional Baseball:

Alejandro Mejia (former DSL-Hiroshima) was kept on the reserve list and not released: Yakyubaka

Tuesday, November 1, 2016

Cardinals Winter League Notebook 11-1-16: Corey Littrell Strikes Out Four & Holds One Inherited Runner On Base Over Two & A Third Scoreless Innings; Roberto Canache Strikes Out Three Over Two Scoreless Innings; Jesus Ustariz & Allen Cordoba Each Single, Walk, & Drive In One Run



Venezuelan League:

Roberto Canache (former Johnson City-Caribes) entered in the sixth and pitched two innings.  He allowed one hit, no runs, and struck three out.  (p-s:20-14)(g/f:1-1)

Eliezer Alfonzo (former Peoria-Margarita) started as designated hitter and batted fifth.  1-for-5 with three strikeouts.
Breyvic Valera (Memphis-Margarita) entered late in the game in centerfield and batted seventh.  1-for-1 with one RBI and one sac fly. (Video from Lider)
Joshua Lopez (Johnson City-Margarita) started at catcher and batted ninth.  1-for-3 with one walk, grounded into two double plays, and threw out two of three base runners.
Kender Villegas (former Palm Beach-Margarita) entered in the 11th and pitched one inning.  He allowed no hits or runs, two walks, and assisted in one double play for the winning decision (1-0).  (p-s:14-5)(g/f:1-0)

Margarita beat Caribes 2-1 in 11 innings
LVBP Official Site Post Game

Notes:
Rafael Ortega (former Memphis-Caribes) is expected to join Caribes this week: LVBP Official Site

Ildemaro Vargas (former Palm Beach-Lara) is expected to return to action for the weekend and rest right hamstring: Lara Official Site

Tuesday's Games:
Zulia (15-5) visits Aragua (7-13) @ 7:00 PM VET
Lara (11-10) visits La Guaira (8-10) @ 7:00 PM VET
Caracas (8-12) visits Magallanes (8-12) @ 7:00 PM VET


Venezuelan Parallel League:

Jesus Ustariz (former Johnson City-Caracas) started as designated hitter and batted fourth.  1-for-3 with one RBI and one walk.

Lara beat Caracas 3-1
Caracas Official Site Post Game

Notes:
Leobaldo Pina (Peoria-Caracas) was out of action due to right knee injury: Caracas Official Site

Tuesday's Games:
Caimanes (4-9) visits Lara (8-6) @ 11:00 AM VET
Margarita-Caribes (9-5) visits Boston (9-4) @ 11:00 AM VET
Caracas (9-5) visits La Guaira (8-5) @ 11:00 AM VET
Zulia (6-6) visits Philadelphia (4-8) @ 11:00 AM VET
Magallanes (3-11) visits Detroit (3-7) @ 11:00 AM VET


Arizona Fall League:

Paul DeJong (Springfield-Glendale) started at shortstop and batted second.  2-for-5 with one strikeout.
Carson Kelly (St. Louis-Glendale) started as designated hitter and batted fourth.  0-for-3 with one walk.
Harrison Bader (Springfield-Glendale) started in left field and batted eighth.  2-for-4 with one stolen base.
Corey Littrell (Memphis-Glendale) entered in the fifth and pitched 2.1 innings.  He allowed one hit, no runs, one walk, committed one pickoff error, and struck four out.  (p-s:36-23)(ir-s:1-0)

Surprise beat Glendale 2-0
MLB Official Site Post Game

Aramis Garcia (former 2011 draft selection-Scottsdale) started at catcher and batted seventh.  0-for-3 with one walk, one strikeout, and threw out two base runners.

Scottsdale beat Peoria 5-4
MLB Official Site Post Game

Notes:
Paul DeJong (Springfield-Glendale), Carson Kelly (St. Louis-Glendale), Harrison Bader (Springfield-Glendale), and Rowan Wick (Springfield-Glendale) were named to 2016 Fall Stars Game: MLB Official Site

Tuesday's Games:
Mesa (10-8) visits Surprise (10-7-1) @ 12:35 PM MST
Peoria (10-6-2) visits Salt River (10-7-1) @ 12:35 PM MST
Scottsdale (6-12) visits Glendale (6-12) @ 12:35 PM MST


Mexican Pacific League:

Stats:
Irving Wilson (GCL-Culiacan) has played in six games going 6-for-15 (.400) with two games, one RBI, eight total bases, six runs, four strikeouts, .400 OBP, .533 SLG, and .933 OPS.
Randy Arozarena (MiLB signing-Navojoa) has played in 17 games going 22-for-63 (349) with three doubles, five RBIs, 25 total bases, 13 runs, six walks, four walks, seven strikeouts, six caught stealing, .438 OBP, .397 SLG, and .835 OPS.
Efren Navarro (Memphis-Hermosillo) has played in 17 games going 20-for-70 (286) with two doubles, one home run, ten RBIs, 25 total bases, six runs, six walks, one stolen base, 11 strikeouts, .333 OBP, .357 SLG, and .690 OPS.
Iker Franco (former Springfield-Culiacan) has played in ten games going 9-for-42 (.265) with two doubles, one home run, five RBIs, five runs, one walk, 11 strikeouts, .286 OBP, .412 SLG, and .697 OPS.
Luis Garcia (former New Haven-Hermosillo) has played in five games going 3-for-18 (.167) with one home run, three RBIs, six total bases, one run, one walk, five strikeouts, .211 OBP, .333 SLG, and .544 OPS.
David Washington (Memphis-Hermosillo) has played in three games going 2-for-13 (.154) with one home run, one RBI, five total bases, four runs, one walk, one stolen base, three strikeouts, .267 OBP, .385 SLG, and .651 OPS.

Ramon Delgado (former Memphis-Jalisco) has made six relief appearances posting a 0-0 record, 3.27 ERA, and 1.00 WHIP.  He's allowed nine hits, four earned runs, one home run, two walks, and struck nine out over 11 innings.
Kyle Grana (Palm Beach-Navojoa) has made eight relief appearances posting a 1-1 record, 5.40 ERA, 1.80 WHIP, one hold, and three saves.  He's allowed six hits, five earned runs, nine walks, and struck nine out over 8.1 innings.

Notes:
Navojoa can activate Kyle Grana (Palm Beach-Navojoa) on November 7th: LMP Official Site

Luis Garcia (former New Haven-Hermosillo) became fifth All-Time in Home Runs in the LMP: Hermosillo Official Site

Tuesday's Games:
Hermosillo (10-7) visits Jalisco (9-8) @ 7:15 PM CT
Navojoa (10-7) visits Obregon (6-11) @ 7:00 PM MST
Mexicali (10-7) visits Mochis (10-7) @ 7:30 PM MST
Mazatlan (5-12) visits Culiacan (8-9) @ 7:30 PM MST


Dominican League:

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

Cibaenas beat Estrellas 7-1
LIDOM Official Site Post Game

Notes:
Jose Valverde (Washington free agent-Estrellas) will be activated by Estrellas this week: LIDOM Official Site

Norge Ruiz (Camaguey-Cibaenas) was named Aguilas Pitcher of the Week: Cibaenas Official Site

Alberto Rosario (St. Louis-Estrellas) was activated by Estrellas: Estrellas Official Site

Ronnie Belliard (former St. Louis-Licey) has turned his life around with help from the Lord: El Caribe

Tuesday's Games:
Azucareros (2-7) visits Licey (5-4) @ 7:15 PM AST - Raul Valdes (former St. Louis) is scheduled to start for Azucareros
Cibeanas (5-5) visits Estrellas (4-5) @ 7:30 PM AST
Escogido (4-5) visits Cibao (8-2) @ 7:30 PM AST


Puerto Rican League:

Hector Hernandez (former Palm Beach-Santurce) entered in the sixth and pitched one inning.  He allowed no hits or runs, and struck two out for the winning decision (1-0).  (g/f:0-1)

Luke Voit (Springfield-Aguadilla) started as designated hitter and batted third.  0-for-3 with one RBI, one walk, and two strikeouts.
Ruben Gotay (former Memphis-Aguadilla) started at first base and batted fourth.  0-for-4 with one ground into double play.
Yariel Gonzalez (State College-Aguadilla) started at third base and batted seventh.  0-for-3 with one run, one walk, one stolen base, and one strikeout.

Santurce beat Aguadilla 8-7
LBPRC Official Site Post Game

Anthony Garcia (Memphis-Carolina) started in right field and batted third.  1-for-3 with one run and one walk.

Robby Rowland (Springfield-Caguas) entered in the sixth and pitched two innings.  He allowed one hit, one earned run, one home run, one walk, and struck two out for the winning decision (1-0).  (g/f:0-4)

Caguas beat Carolina 5-3
LBPRC Official Site Post Game

Tuesday's Games:
Mayaguez (3-0) visits Caguas (2-1) @ 6:00 PM AST
Aguadilla (0-4) visits Santurce (3-0) @ 7:30 PM AST


Nicaraguan League:

Stats:
Edgard Montiel (former DSL-Chinandega) has played in three games going 4-for-9 (.444) with one double, five total bases, one walk, three walks, two strikeouts, .583 OBP, .333 SLG, and 1.139 OPS.
Curt Smith (former Springfield-Chinandega) has played in three games going 3-for-12 (.250) with one double, one RBI, seven total bases, one run,
Jem Argenal (former GCL-Chinandega) has played in three games going 1-for-10 (.100) with one total base, three strikeouts, .100 OBP, .100 SLG, and .200 OPS.

Fidencio Flores (GCL-Boer) 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 1.1 innings.
Jhonny Polanco (former Springfield-Boer) has made one relief appearance posting a 0-0 record, 0.00 ERA, and 6.00 WHIP.  He's allowed no hits or runs, two walks, and threw one wild pitch, over 0.1 innings.

Tuesday's Games:
Boer (2-1) visits Granada (2-1) @ 6:00 PM
Rivas (2-1) visits Chinandega (0-3) @ 6:00 PM


World Cup - U23:

Allen Cordoba (Johnson City-Panama) started at shortstop and batted second.  1-for-4 with one RBI, one run, and one walk.

Panama beat RSA 9-1
Panama American Post Game

Tuesday's Game:
Korea (4-0) visits Panama (4-0) @ 12:00 PM