Jose Almarante, Steven De La Cruz, Carlos Martinez, Jorge Rodriguez, Carlos Villanueva, Luis De La Cruz, Rafael Furcal, Hector Luna, Jhonny Peralta, Robelys Reyes, & Rainel Rosario Were Invited To 2016-17 Cibaneas Camp

The Cibao Eagles completed their coaching staff for the 2016-2017 season of Dominican Baseball League and called 117 players, the total of his native reserve at the beginning of training the whole.  (Translated)

LIDOM Official Site

Former Cardinals On Atlantic League 2016 Opening Day Rosters

Gary Brown (former Memphis) - Southern Maryland
David Carpenter (former Palm Beach) - Bridgeport
Charlie Cutler (former Springfield) - Lancaster
Luis De La Cruz (former Memphis) - York
Shaun Garceau (former Springfield) - Southern Maryland
Nick Greenwood (former St. Louis) - New Britain
Dan Johnson (former St. Louis) - Bridgeport
Scott McGregor (former Memphis) - Somerset
Luis Perdomo (former Springfield) - York
Lance Zawadzki (former Memphis) - Lancaster

York Re-Signed Luis de La Cruz

The York Revolution have resigned All-Star catcher Luis De La Cruz to a contract for the 2016 season, also adding Atlantic League stalwart infielder Joel Guzman and right-handed pitcher Mariel Checo. Revs manager Mark Mason announced the signings during Friday’s airing of "Revs Hot Stove Weekly" on SportsRadio 1350 WOYK.

York Official Site

Cardinals Winter League Notebook 12-22-15: Lino Rivera Named LIDOM Manager Of The Year, Eugenio Velez & Evan MacLane Receive Award Consideration; Jonathan Rivera Singles, Walks, & Drives In One Run; Raul Valdes Pitched One Hitless/Scoreless Inning

Cardinals Winter League

Cardinals Winter League Notebook 10-20-15: Aledmys Diaz Singles Twice; Lance Zawadzki Tied For LMP Lead In Doubles; Adam Reifer & Brian Broderick Tied For LMP Lead In Saves

Cardinals Winter League

David Bergin & Luis De La Cruz Set To Play For Boer In Nicaragua

American David Bergin is the main contract between the gunners to shoot this year with 15 homers Siuox Falls in the American Association Independent League.  (Translated)

La Prensa

Luis De La Cruz & Lance Zawadzki Named To 2015 Atlantic League All-Star Teams

The Atlantic League of Professional Baseball today announced the rosters for the 2015 Atlantic League All-Star Game, which will take place on Wednesday, July 8th at The Ballpark at Harbor Yard in Bridgeport, Connecticut.

Atlantic League Official Site

York Placed Luis De La Cruz On Inactive List With Sprained Ankle

Paul Braveman Twitter

Former Cardinals On 2015 Opening Day Atlantic League Rosters

Antone DeJesus (Springfield) - Southern Maryland
Luis De La Cruz (former Memphis) - York
Chuckie Fick (former St. Louis) - Lancaster
Shaun Garceau (former Springfield) - Southern Maryland
Tyler Herron (former Springfield) - Somerset
Erik Komatsu (former St. Louis) - Long Island
Luis Perdomo (former Springfield) - Bridgeport
Prentice Redman (former Memphis) - Bridgeport
Luis Rodriguez (former Memphis) - Bridgeport
Ildemaro Vargas (former Springfield) - Bridgeport
P.J. Walters (former St. Louis) - Lancaster
Lance Zawadzki (former Memphis) - Lancaster

York Signs Luis De La Cruz For 2015 Season

The York Revolution have announced three more additions to the 2015 preseason roster, as starting pitcher Shawn Hill and reliever Mike DeMark have both signed to return, along with catcher Luis De La Cruz. The signings were first announced by Revs manager and 2014 Atlantic League Manager of the Year Mark Mason this afternoon exclusively on “Revs Hot Stove Weekly” on SportsRadio 1350 WOYK-A

York Official Site

Cardinals Winter League Notebook 1-16-15: Anthony Garcia Named MVP & All-Star In Puerto Rico; Ivan Maldonado Named Pitcher & Comeback Player Of The Year, & All-Star In Puerto Rico; Carlos Martinez Strikes Out Eight & Allows Three Runs Over Five & Two-Thirds Innings For The Win

Cardinals Winter League

Angel Castro, Luis De La Cruz, Jose Almarante, & Audry Perez Arrived In Cibaenas Camp

The Cibao Eagles today morning opened their training camps in bright sunshine that kept alert to all players who were given an appointment to work for a day which immediately was very intense  (Translated)

Cibaenas Official Site

Rafael Furcal, Jhonny Peralta, Oscar Taveras, Rainel Rosario, Carlos Martinez, Hector Luna, Angel Castro, Audris Perez, Jose Almarante, & Luis De La Cruz Invited To Aguilas Camp

Cibao Eagles begin their morning practice Tuesday with a call to 110 players native born low reserves and control of their leader Andy Barkett, who arrived in the country this Monday afternoon.  (Translated)

LigaDom

Jose Almarante, Miguel Batista, Luis Perdomo, Tony Cruz, Luis De La Cruz, Audry Perez, Rafael Furcal, Hector Luna, & Oscar Taveras Invited To Aguilas Camp

The Cibao Eagles will have a five-season exhibition games in various parts of the country, in their preparation for the professional baseball season 2013-2014 autumn-winter Dominican Republic, scheduled to start October próximo18.  (Translated)

Aguilas Official Site

Normal Releases Luis De La Cruz

Normal Official Twitter

Normal Signs Luis De La Cruz

Ely&Luis Twitter

Braves Release Luis De La Cruz

MiLBScoop Twitter

Atlanta Braves Making The Team Meter 2013: Catchers, Week 1

The Atlanta Braves Making The Team Meter continues today with the catchers. We've never done an MTM just for catchers. In fact, for the last few years we haven't even included catchers in the hitters section thanks to the reliability of Brian McCann and David Ross.

Talking Chop

Cardinals Minors June 18, 2012: David Washington Doubles, Homers, & Drives In 2 Runs; Silfredo Garcia Strikes Out 8 Over 6 Innings; Oscar Taveras Singles & Hits Solo Homer

Memphis had day off

Notes:
Maikel Cleto was optioned back to Memphis and Clay Zavada was released.

Arkansas beat Springfield 5-4

Individual Highlights:
Jermaine Curtis 0-for-3 with one RBI, one run, and one walk.
Oscar Taveras 2-for-3 with one home run, one two-out RBI, one run, and one walk.
Chris Swauger 1-for-3 with one walk and one strikeout.

Rough Outing:
Jake Shaffer 0-for-4 with two strikeouts and grounded into one double play.
Trevor Rosenthal started and pitched five innings.  He allowed six hits, three runs (two earned), one walk, committed one pickoff error, and struck four out. (p-s:94-55)(g/f:7-3
Kevin Thomas entered in the sixth and pitched one inning.  He allowed one hit, one earned run, one home run, and struck one out for the blown save (4). (p-s:10-8)(g/f:2-0)
Deryk Hooker entered in the seventh and pitched two innings.  He allowed three hits, one earned run, and struck three out for the losing decision (1-1). (p-s:26-19)(g/f:2-0)

Rehab Assignment:
Matt Carpenter 0-for-3 with one run, one walk, one strikeout, and assisted in one double play.

Springfield News-Leader Post Game
Arkansas Travelers Official Site Post Game

Palm Beach beat Charlotte 5-4

Individual Highlights:
Starlin Rodriguez 2-for-5 with one double, one RBI, one run, one strikeout, one fielding error, and assisted in four double plays.
Chris Edmondson 1-for-5 with one triple, one two-out RBI, and two strikeouts.
Luis De La Cruz 1-for-3 with one double, one run, one walk, one throwing error, one passed ball, assisted in one double play, and threw one runner out.
Nick Longmire 1-for-3 with one triple, one RBI, one run, and one sacrifice.
Tyler Rahmatulla 1-for-3 with one RBI and one sac fly.
Scott McGregor started and pitched five innings.  He allowed three hits, two runs (one earned), two walks, hit four batters, committed one throwing error, struck two out, and assisted in one double play. (g/f:7-3)
Iden Nazario entered in the sixth and pitched two innings.  He allowed two hits, no runs, one walk, and struck two out for the hold (6). (g/f:1-0)
Dean Kiekhefer entered in the eighth and pitched 1.1 innings.  He allowed one hit, no runs, and struck one out for the winning decision (2-1). (g/f:2-0)(ir-s:2-0)

Rehab Assignment:
Kyle Farnsworth started and pitched one inning.  He allowed one hit, one earned run, threw one wild pitch, and struck one out. (g/f:2-1)

Notes:
Ildemaro Vargas was reassigned to Rookie-Level Johnson City and Adam Ehrlich was reassigned to Rookie-Level Gulf Coast League.  Tyler Rahmatulla was promoted from Single-A Quad Cities and Carlos Martinez sent to Double-A Springfield.

Palm Beach Cardinals Official Site Post Game
Charlotte Stone Crabs Official Site Post Game

Quad Cities is on All-Star break

Auburn beat Batavia 6-5

Individual Highlights:
Roberto Reyes 1-for-4 with one double, one run, one walk, and two strikeouts.
Patrick Wisdom 0-for-3 with two runs, one walk, one hit by pitch, one strikeout, one throwing error, and assisted in one double oplay.
David Washington 3-for-5 with one double, one home run, two RBIs, two runs, and assisted in one double play.
Jesus Montero 3-for-3 with one double, one RBI, and one hit by pitch.
Steven Ramos 1-for-3 with one RBI and one sacrifice.

Rough Outing:
Garrett Wittels 0-for-6 with three strikeouts.
Breyvic Valera 0-for-5 at the plate.
Gary Apelian 0-for-5 with three strikeouts.
Ben Freeman started and pitched 6.1 innings.  He allowed six hits, three earned runs, one home run, one walk, threw one wild pitch, and struck four out.  (g/f:7-4)
Jose Almarante entered in the seventh and pitched 1.2 innings.  He allowed one hit, one earned run, one home run, and struck one out. (g/f:3-1)(ir-s:1-1)
Adam Bileckyj entered in the ninth and pitched one inning.  He allowed two hits, two runs (one earned), and struck one out. (g/f:2-0)

The Batavian Post Game
The Daily News Post Game
Auburn Doubledays Official Site Post Game

Johnson City had day off

JC Cardinals Expecting Big Things From 17-Year Old Third Baseman (Carson Kelly) This Season per Johnson City Press

GCL: Astros beat Cardinals 1-0 in 13 innings

Individual Highlights:
Yoenny Gonzalez 1-for-4 with one walk, one hit by pitch, and one strikeout.
Ronnierd Garcia 1-for-3 with one walk.
Brett Wiley 2-for-4 with one walk.
Silfredo Garcia started and pitched six innings.  He allowed two hits, no runs,committed one throwing error, and struck eight out. (g/f:8-2)
Cesar Aguilar entered in the seventh and pitched two innings.  He allowed no hits or runs, and struck three out. (g/f:1-1)
Cole Brand entered in the ninth and pitched two innings.  He allowed one hit, no runs, one intentional walk, and one strikeout. (g/f:2-1)
Johnny Polanco entered in 11th and pitched two innings.  He allowed two hits, no runs, and struck four out. (g/f:1-1)

Rough Outing:
Kenneth Peoples-Walls 0-for-6 at the plate.
Jem Argenal 0-for-4 and one missed catch error.
Adam Ehrlich 0-for-5 with one strikeout.
Daniel Barbuena 0-for-1 with one strikeout.

DSL: Dodgers beat Cardinals 11-1

Individual Highlights:
Jeffry Cerdas 0-for-1 with three walks, one strikeout, and one caught stealing/pickoff.
Leobaldo Pina 2-for-4 with one double, one strikeout, and one throwing error.
Junior Agustin 1-for-3 with one run, one walk, and one strikeout.
Sergio Ripoll 0-for-3 with one RBI, one sac fly, and one strikeout.
Luis De La Rosa entered in the fourth and pitched four innings.  He allowed two hits, no runs, two walks, hit one batter, threw one wild pitch, and struck four out. (g/f:2-1)

Rough Outing:
Juan Perez started and pitched to seven batters.  He allowed one hit, four earned runs, and four walks for the losing decision (0-2). (g/f:1-1)
Jonathan Escudero entered in the first and pitched 2.1 innings.  He allowed three hits, four runs (two earned), two walks, hit one batter, threw two wild pitches, and struck two out. (g/f:3-2)(ir-s:2-1)
Jose Pena entered in the eighth and pitched one inning.  He allowed two hits, three earned runs, one home run, two walks, threw four wild pitches, and struck two out. (g/f:0-1)

MLB Draft

23rd round selection Tate Matheny will pass on signing with the Cardinals and attend Missouri St.

Cardinals Minors June 11, 2012: Colin Walsh Homers & Drives In 6 Runs; Tyler Rahmatulla Doubles, Homers, & Knocks In 4 Runs; Players Of The Week & MLB Draft Notes

Nashville beat Memphis 10-4

Individual Highlights:
Ryan Jackson 1-for-3 with one double, two walks, one strikeout, and assisted in one double play.
Eugenio Velez 2-for-3 with one double, two two-out RBIs, two walks, and one caught stealing.
Jamie Romak 1-for-4 with one run, one walk, two strikeouts, and assisted in one double play.
Cedric Hunter 2-for-4 with one walk.
Pete Kozma 2-for-4 with one double, two RBIs, one walk, one strikeout, and assisted in one double play.
Aaron Bates 1-for-1 at the plate.
John Gaub entered in the seventh and pitched one inning.  He allowed no hits or runs, and struck one out. (p-s:15-10)(g/f:0-2)

Rough Outing:
Bryan Anderson 0-for-2, allowed one stolen base, and one passed ball.
Shelby Miller started and pitched four innings.  He allowed five hits, six earned runs, two home runs, two walks, hit one batter, and struck seven out for the losing decision (4-5). 0-for-1 with one run and one walk at the plate. (p-s:96-63)(g/f:1-2)
Barret Browning entered in the fifth and pitched two innings.  He allowed one hit, no runs, and struck two out. (p-s:19-15)(g/f:3-1)(ir-s:2-2)
Clay Zavada entered in the eighth and pitched one inning.  He allowed one hit, two earned runs, two walks, and hit one batter. (p-s:27-13)(g/f:2-1)
Chuckie Fick entered in the ninth and pitched one inning.  He allowed two hits, two earned runs,and one walk. (p-s:28-14)(g/f:2-0)

Notes:
Tyler Lyons was promoted from Double-A Springfield.

Memphis Redbirds Official Site Post Game
Memphis Commercial Appeal Post Game
Nashville Sounds Official Site Post Game
Clarksville Online Post Game

Arkansas beat Springfield 5-3

Individual Highlights:
Oscar Taveras 1-for-4 with one double, one RBI, one run, and one strikeout.
Jake Shaffer 3-for-4 with one double, one two-out RBI, and one run.
Xavier Scruggs 0-for-2 with two walks and two strikeouts.
Audry Perez 1-for-4 with one RBI.
Jorge Rondon entered in the sixth and pitched one inning.  He allowed no hits or runs. (p-s:13-7)(g/f:3-0)

Rough Outing:
Kolten Wong 0-for-4 at the plate.
Adam Melker 0-for-2 and one outfield assist.
Kyle Conley 0-for-2 with one strikeout.
Scott Gorgen started and pitched 4.2 innings.  He allowed six hits, four earned runs, four walks, one balk, and struck two out for the losing decision (2-5). (p-s:85-47)(g/f:4-3)
Jesse Simpson entered in the fifth and pitched 1.1 innings.  He allowed one hit and no runs. (p-s:20-10)(g/f:2-2)(ir-s:1-1)
Justin Wright entered in the eighth and pitched two innings.  He allowed two hits, one earned run, one home run, and struck two out. (p-s:35-21)(g/f:4-0)

Notes:
Jorge Rondon was activated from the disabled list taking Tyler Lyons spot on the roster.

Oscar Taveras was named Texas League Player of the Week.

Springfield Cardinals Official Site Post Game
Springfield News-Leader Post Game
Arkansas Travelers Official Site Post Game

Fort Myers beat Palm Beach 8-4

Individual Highlights:
Starlin Rodriguez 1-for-3 with one double, two runs, one walk, one hit by pitch, and one strikeout.
Rainel Rosario 1-for-5 with two RBIs.
Chris Edmondson 2-for-3 with two walks and one strikeout.
Luis De La Cruz 1-for-5 with two two-out RBIs, one strikeout, one passed ball, and threw one runner out.
Ildemaro Vargas 1-for-3 with one run, one walk, and one strikeout.
Drew Benes started and pitched six innings.  He allowed five hits, two earned runs, two walks, and struck two out. (g/f:8-6)

Rough Outing:
Jeremy Patton 0-for-4 with two strikeouts.
Nick Gillung entered in the seventh and pitched one inning.  He allowed two hits, two runs (one earned), one walk, and struck one out. (g/f:0-1)
Logan Billbrough entered in the eighth and pitched one inning.  He allowed no hits, one earned run, one walk, and struck one out for the losing decision (0-2). (g/f:1-1)
Dean Keikhefer entered in the ninth and pitched one inning.  He allowed two hits, three runs (one earned), and one intentional walk. (g/f:2-2)(ir-s:1-1)

Palm Beach Cardinals Official Site Post Game
Fort Myers Miracle Official Site Post Game

Quad Cities beat Burlington 18-7

Individual Highlights:
Matt Williams 2-for-5 with one RBI, four runs, one walk, one strikeout, and one throwing error.
Nick Martini 3-for-4 with one double, two RBIs, four runs, and two walks.
Colin Walsh 2-for-3 with one home run, six RBIs (four w/two outs), two runs, one walk., and two sac flys.
Tyler Rahmatulla 3-for-6 with one double, one home run, four RBIs, one run, two strikeouts, and one caught stealing.
Juan Castillo 0-for-4 with one RBI, one walk, one sac fly, one strikeout, and one passed ball.
Anthony Garcia 3-for-6 with one double, two two-out RBIs, and two strikeouts.
Virgil Hill 3-for-5 with one double, three runs, and one strikeout.
David Medina 3-for-4 with one home run, two RBIs, four runs, one walk, and one strikeout.
Kyle Hald started and pitched seven innings.  He allowed six hits, three earned runs, one walk, hit two batters, threw one wild pitch, and struck three out for the winning decision (3-3). (g/f:9-6)
Heath Wyatt entered in the ninth and pitched one inning.  He allowed no hits or runs, and struck three out.

Rough Outing:
Willy Paulino entered in the eighth and pitched one inning.  He allowed three hits, four earned runs, two home runs, two walks, and struck two out.

Notes:
Tyler Rahmatulla was named Midwest League Player of the Week.

Quad Cities River Bandits Official Site Post Game
Quad-City Times Post Game

DSL: Mariners beat Cardinals 4-2

Individual Highlights:
Leobaldo Pina 2-for-4 with one run, one walk, and one stolen base.
Luis Cruz 1-for-3 with one run, one walk, and one strikeout.
Carlos Torres 2-for-4 with two doubles and one RBI.
Jose Lara entered in the fifth and pitched four innings.  He allowed two hits, one earned run, one walk, hit two batters, threw two wild pitches, struck two out, and picked one runner off. (g/f:6-2)

Rough Outing:
Eliezer Alvarez 0-for-4 with one walk and two strikeouts.
Alejandro Mejia 0-for-4 with one strikeout.
Bladamil Franco 0-for-3 with one strikeout.
Jeffry Cerdas 0-for-4 with one strikeout and grounded into one double play.
Juan Perez started and pitched four innings.  He allowed three hits, two earned runs, one home run, three walks, threw two wild pitches, and struck three out for the losing decision (0-1). (g/f:3-3)

MLB Draft

!st round selection Michael Wacha is close to a $1.9 million agreement with the Cardinals and could be assigned to A-Advanced Palm Beach.

Jordan Walton has signed with the Cardinals and will be assigned to Single-A Batavia.

Undrafted free agent Thomas Lee has signed a contract with the Cardinals and was assigned to Rookie-Level Johnson City.