Wednesday, December 31, 2014

Cardinals Winter League Notebook 12-31-14: Brian Broderick Finished LMP Season Second In Saves; Ryde Rodriguez Collects Two Singles & One RBI; Anthony Garcia Doubles & Walks



Venezuelan League

Roberto Canache (former Johnson City-Caribes) entered in the third and pitched three innings.  He allowed one hit, one earned run, one home run, one walk, and struck four out.  (g/f:3-0)
Pedro Rodriguez (former MiLB signing-Caribes) entered in the ninth and pitched one inning.  He allowed one hit and no runs for the save (11).  (g/f:3-0)

Ronny Cedeno (former St. Louis-Magallanes) started at shortstop and batted third.  2-for-3 with one hit by pitch, one strikeout, and assisted in two double plays.

Caribes beat Magallanes 4-3
LVBP Official Site Post Game

Notes:
Maximo Nelson (Modi'in free agent-Licey/Magallanes) has signed with Aguascaleintes (Triple-A Mexican League): MiLB Official Site

Playoffs Begin On Friday: LVBP Official Site


Mexican Pacific League

2014 Final Stats:
Dean Anna (MLB signing-Obregon) played in 17 games going 19-for-59 (.322) with four doubles, nine RBIs, 23 total bases, 15 runs, 15 walks, 12 strikeouts, one caught stealing, .487 OBP, .390 SLG, and .877 OPS.
Brock Peterson (former St. Louis-Mexicali) played in 17 games going 17-for-68 (.250) with three doubles, two home runs, eight RBIs, 26 total bases, nine runs, eight walks, one stolen base, 24 strikeouts, one caught stealing, .329 OBP, .382 SLG, and .711 OPS.
Shane Peterson (former Springfield-Mexicali) played in 18 games going 17-for-69 (.246) with two doubles, three triples, eight RBIs, 25 total bases, nine runs, five walks, 21 strikeouts, .293 OBP, .362 SLG, and .656 OPS.
Justin Christian (former Memphis-Mochis) played in 61 games going 53-for-225 (.236) with ten doubles, one triple, three home runs, 22 RBIs, 74 total bases, 23 runs, 24 walks, five stolen bases, 32 strikeouts, two caught stealing, .320 OBP, .329 SLG, and .649 OPS.
Luis Garcia (former New Haven-Hermosillo) played in 35 games going 23-for-119 (.193) with seven doubles, three home runs, 13 RBIs, 39 total bases, ten runs, 15 walks, 25 strikeouts, .289 OBP, .328 SLG, and .617 OPS.
Russell Branyan (former St. Louis-Culiacan) played in 19 games going 11-for-61 (.180) with four doubles, one home runs, six RBIs, 18 total bases, seven runs, 18 walks, one stolen base, 19 strikeouts, .390 OBP, .295 SLG, and .685 OPS.

Brian Broderick (former Memphis-Jalisco) made 25 relief appearances posting a 3-1 record, 0.68 ERA, 0.68 WHIP, one hold, and 16 saves.  He allowed 16 hits, four runs (two earned), two walks, and struck 23 out over 26.1 innings.
Hugo Castellanos (former Memphis-Jalisco) made 26 relief appearances posting a 3-1 record, 2.52 ERA, 1.08 WHIP, and five holds.  He allowed 17 hits, seven earned runs, two home runs, ten walks, hit six batters, and struck 24 out over 25 innings.
Dennys Reyes (former St. Louis-Culiacan) made 22 relief appearances posting a 0-1 record, 2.87 ERA, 1.09 WHIP, and 12 holds.  H allowed 11 hits, five earned runs, six walks, hit one batter, and struck 15 out over 15.2 innings.
Ramon Delgado (former Memphis-Obregon) made 11 appearances (ten starts) posting a 4-3 record, 3.43 ERA, and 1.37 WHIP.  He allowed 59 hits, 26 runs (22 earned), four home runs, 20 walks, hit one batter, and struck 31 out over 57.2 innings
Alberto Castillo (former MiLB signing-Mochis) made ten appearances (nine starts) posting a 3-2 record, 3.98 ERA, and 1.40 WHIP.  He allowed 43 hits, 22 runs (19 earned), six home runs, 17 walks, hit one batter, and struck 36 out over 43 innings.
Shaun Garceau (former Springfield-Hermosillo) made five starts posting a 1-1 record, 4.07 ERA, 1.36 WHIP.  He allowed 23 hits, 12 runs (11 earned), one home run, ten walks, hit three batters, and struck 20 out over 24.1 innings.
David Kopp (former Memphis-Jalisco) made nine relief appearances posting a 1-1 record, 5.40 ERA, 1.68 WHIP, two holds, and one save.  He allowed 11 hits, five earned runs, two home runs, three walks, and struck six out over 8.1 innings.
Kelvin Jimenez (former St. Louis-Hermosillo) made three relief appearances posting a 0-0 record, 10.12 ERA, and 2.25 WHIP.  He allowed six hits, three earned runs, two home runs, and struck two out over 2.2 innings.


Dominican League Round Robin

No current or former Cardinals played on Tuesday

No Games Scheduled Until Friday


Nicaraguan League

Jem Argenal (former GCL-Chinandega) started in centerfield and batted second.  2-for-3 at the plate.
Edgard Montiel (former DSL-Chinandega) started at third base and batted seventh.  2-for-5 with two strikeouts.

Chinandega beat Boer 6-5
LNBP Official Site Post Game

Jose Garcia (former Memphis-San Fernando) started as designated hitter and batted leadoff.  0-for-4 with one strikeout.

Rivas beat San Fernando 7-0
LNBP Official Site Post Game

No Games Scheduled Until Friday


Australian Baseball League

Thursday's Games:
Canberra (15-17) visits Melbourne (11-21) @ 1:05 PM AET


Puerto Rican League

Javier Machuca (former GCL-Caguas) started and pitched 1.2 innings.  He allowed seven hits, seven earned runs, two walks, and threw one wild pitch for the losing decision (0-1).  (g/f:3-1)

Anthony Garcia (Palm Beach-Carolina) started as designated hitter and batted fourth.  1-for-1 with one double, one run, and one walk.
Juan Caballero (Johnson City-Carolina) entered in the sixth and pitched two innings.  He allowed one hit, no runs, one walk, and struck one out.  (g/f:2-1)
J.C. Romero (former St. Louis-Carolina) entered in the eighth and pitched one inning.  He allowed one hit and no runs.  (g/f:1-1)

Carolina beat Caguas 7-2
LBRPC Official Site Post Game

Ruben Gotay (former Memphis-San Juan) started at third base, moved to first, and moved to second, batting fifth.  1-for-2 with two walks, one stolen base, one throwing error, one fielding error, and assisted in one double play.

Joel Pineiro (former St. Louis-Santurce) started and pitched two innings.  He allowed one hit, no runs, one walk, and struck two out.  (g/f:2-0)
Pedro Feliciano (former Memphis-Santurce) entered in the seventh and pitched one inning.  He allowed no hits or runs, and struck two out.  (g/f:2-0)

Santurce beat San Juan 4-1
LBPRC Official Site Post Game

Wednesday's Games:
Mayaguez (22-16) visits Santurce (19-19) for a doubleheader beginning @ 12:00 PM AST


Colombian League

Ronald Ramirez (former Palm Beach-Cartagena) doubled to left in the tenth inning.

Jonathan Escudero (Johnson City-Barranquilla) worked five innings allowing five hits, three earned runs, no walks, and struck six out.

Cartagena beat Barranquilla 4-3 in 10 innings

No Games Scheduled Until Friday


Veracruz League

Ryde Rodriguez (former Palm Beach-Acayucan) started in left field and batted fifth.  2-for-4 with one RBI and one strikeout.

Chiapas beat Acayucan 9-1
LIV Official Site Post Game

Amaury Cazana (former Memphis-Paso de Ovejas) started in right field and batted fourth.  1-for-3 with one walk and two strikeouts.

Paso de Ovejas beat San Andres 2-1
LIV Official Site Post Game

Wednesday's Games:
Santa Rosa (14-11) visits Coatza (6-17-3)
Chiapas (15-9-1) visits Acayucan (13-12)
Xalapa (11-15) visits La Cuenca (16-10)
Paso de Ovejas (12-13-1) visits San Andres (12-12-1)


Panama League

Allen Cordoba (DSL-Urraca) started at third base and batted second.  2-for-3 with one walk and committed one error.

Edmundo Sosa (State College-Metro) started at shortstop and batted leadoff.  1-for-4 with one strikeout.
Jonathan Rivera (DSL-Metro) started in outfield and batted eighth.  1-for-4 with one strikeout.

Urraca beat Metro 3-0
Panama League Official Site Post Game

No Games Scheduled Until Friday


Nippon Professional Baseball

Hanshin is interested in Hyeon-Jong Yang (Kia-KBO) and Kwang-Hyun Kim (SK-KBO): Yakyubaka

Tuesday, December 30, 2014

Cardinals Winter League Notebook 12-30-14: Randy Ruiz Collects Three Singles & One RBI; Matt Pagnozzi, Jose Garcia, & Anthony Garcia Each Single & Drive In One Run; Geudy Guerra Strikes Out Two Over Two Hitless/Scoreless Innings



Venezuelan League

Jose Martinez (former Springfield-Aragua) started at second base and batted fourth.  0-for-3 with one ground into double play.

Breyvic Valera (Springfield-Margarita) started in centerfield and batted leadoff.  0-for-3 with one strikeout and one fielding error.
Eliezer Alfonso (former Peoria-Magallanes) started as designated hitter and batted fourth.  0-for-3 with two strikeouts.
Geudy Guerra (former VSL-Margarita) entered in the sixth and pitched two innings.  He allowed no hits or runs, and struck two out.  (g/f:3-0)

Aragua beat Margarita 3-2 in game one of doubleheader
LVBP Official Site Post Game

Cesar Izturis (former St. Louis-Lara) started as designated hitter and batted eighth.  1-for-2 with two runs and two walks.

Lara beat Caribes 7-3
LVBP Official Site Post Game

Notes:
Johan Santana (Baltimore free agent-Magallanes) faced live hitters throwing 30 pitches: Lider

Carlos Silva (Boston free agent) was announced as starter for Caribes on Tuesday: Lider

Tuesday's Games:
Zulia (35-27) visits La Guaira (28-34) @ 7:30 PM VST
Caribes (38-24) visits Magallanes (32-30) @ 7:30 PM VST


Mexican Pacific League

Russell Branyan (former St. Louis-Culiacan) started as designated hitter and batted sixth.  0-for-4 with three strikeouts.

Mexicali beat Culiacan 3-1
LMP Official Site Post Game

Notes:
Jalisco placed David Kopp (former Memphis) on the inactive list and could be released if not activated by January 7th: LMP Official Site

LMP playoff-bound teams held a draft for additional players for the postseason: LMP Official Site

Playoffs Begin On Thursday


Dominican League Round Robin

Audry Perez (former St. Louis-Cibaenas) started as catcher and batted eighth.  0-for-3 and threw out one of four base runners.
Nick Greenwood (St. Louis-Cibaenas) started and pitched three innings.  He allowed five hits, two earned runs, and struck four out for the losing decision (0-2).  (g/f:4-1)

Matt Pagnozzi (former St. Louis-Estrellas) started at catcher and batted ninth.  1-for-2 with one RBI, one throwing error, and allowed two stolen bases.

Estrellas beat Cibaenas 5-1
Listin Diario Post Game

Eugenio Velez (former Memphis-Azucareros) started in left field and batted sixth.  0-for-3 with one walk.

Cibao beat Azucareros 2-1
LIDOM Official Site Post Game

Tuesday's Games:
Estrellas (2-1) visits Cibaenas (1-2) @ 7:30 PM AST
Cibao (3-0) visits Azucareros (0-3) @ 7:30 PM AST


Nicaraguan League

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

Jem Argenal (former GCL-Chinandega) started in centerfield and batted second.  1-for-5 with one triple, one run, and one walk.
Edgard Montiel (former DSL-Chinandega) started at third base and batted seventh.  1-for-5 at the plate.

Chinandega beat San Fernando 5-4 in 11 innings
LNBP Official Site Post Game

Tuesday's Games:
San Fernando (15-27) visits Rivas (24-17) @ 6:00 PM
Chinandega (23-19) visits Boer (21-20) @ 6:00 PM


Australian Baseball League

C.J. Beatty (former Palm Beach-Brisbane) has played in 25 games going 24-for-89 (.270) with two doubles, one triple, five home runs, 13 RBIs, 43 total bases, nine runs, seven walks, two stolen bases, 26 strikeouts, one caught stealing, .310 OBP, .483 SLG, and .793 OPS.

Wayne Lundgren (former Palm Beach-Sydney) has made 14 relief appearances posting a 2-1 record, 8.53 ERA, and 2.13 WHIP.  He's allowed 20 hits, 12 earned runs, four home runs, seven walks, and struck 13 out over 12.2 innings.

No Games Scheduled On Thursday


Puerto Rican League

Anthony Garcia (Palm Beach-Carolina) started in right field and batted fourth.  1-for-3 with one two-out RBI.

Randy Ruiz (former MiLB signing-Mayaguez) started as designated hitter and batted fourth.  3-for-4 with one RBI, two runs, one hit by pitch, and one strikeout.
Tyler Herron (former Springfield-Mayaguez) entered in the seventh and pitched 1.1 innings.  He allowed no hits or runs, and one walk.  (g/f:2-2)(ir-s:2-0)

Mayaguez beat Carolina 14-3
LBPRC Official Site Post Game

Ruben Gotay (former Memphis-San Juan) started at third base and batted third.  0-for-3 with one strikeout.

Caguas beat San Juan 7-0
LBPRC Official Site Post Game

Tuesday's Games:
Caguas (25-13) visits Carolina (18-20) @ 7:30 PM AST
San Juan (12-27) visits Santurce (18-19) @ 7:30 PM AST


Veracruz League

Ryde Rodriguez (former Palm Beach-Acayucan) started in left field and batted fifth.  0-for-4 at the plate.

Chiapas beat Acayucan 10-8
LIV Official Site Post Game

Amaury Cazana (former Memphis-Paso de Ovejas) started in right field and batted fourth.  0-for-4 with two strikeouts.

San Andres beat Paso de Ovejas 3-2
LIV Official Site Post Game

Tuesday's Games:
Paso de Ovejas (11-13-1) visits San Andres (12-11-1)
Santa Rosa (13-11) visits Coatza (6-16-3)
Xalapa (10-14) visits La Cuenca (15-9)
Chiapas (14-9-1) visits Acayucan (13-11)


Panama League

Edmundo Sosa (State College-Metro) started at shortstop and batted leadoff.  1-for-3 and committed one error.

Metro beat Urraca 6-3
Panama League Official Site Post Game

Tuesday's Games:
Urraca (6-6) visits Metro (5-7) @ 7:00 PM
Herrera (4-9) visits Cocle (10-3) @ 7:00 PM

Monday, December 29, 2014

Cardinals Winter League Notebook 12-29-14: Ryde Rodriguez Singles, Walks Three Times, & Hits A Three-Run Homer; Pete Parise Strikes Out Five Over Three Scoreless Innings; Justin Wright Strikes Out All Three Batters Faced For The Hold



Venezuelan League

Breyvic Valera (Springfield-Margarita) started at second base and batted leadoff.  1-for-4 and assisted in two double plays.
David Peralta (former Johnson City-Margarita) started in right field and batted third.  0-for-4 and one fielding error.
Eliezer Alfonso (former Peoria-Margarita) started at first base and batted fourth.  0-for-3 with one intentional walk, one strikeout, and assisted in two double plays.
Luis Perdomo (former Springfield-Margarita) entered in the sixth and pitched two innings.  He allowed one hit, no runs, two walks (one intentional), and struck one out.  (p-s:30-16)(g/f:2-2)

Caracas beat Margarita 2-1
LVBP Official Site Post Game

Pedro Rodriguez (former MiLB signing-Caribes) entered in the ninth and pitched one inning.  He allowed no hits or runs, and one walk for the save (10).  (g/f:1-1)

Caribes beat Zulia 5-2
LVBP Official Site Post Game

Jose Martinez (former Springfield-Aragua) started at second base and batted fourth.  1-for-3 with one double, two runs, one walk, one walk, and assisted in one double play.

Ronny Cedeno (former St. Louis-Magallanes) started at shortstop and batted second.  1-for-4 with one strikeout and assisted in one double play.

Aragua beat Magallanes 13-1
LVBP Official Site Post Game

Notes:
Javier Avendano (former Batavia-Aragua) signed with Quebec (Can-Am League): Aragua Official Site

Monday's Games:
Aragua (34-27) visits Margarita (23-38) for a doubleheader beginning @ 5:30 PM VST
Zulia (34-27) visits La Guaira (28-33) @ 7:30 PM VST
Caribes (38-23) visits Lara (28-34) @ 7:30 PM VST


Mexican Pacific League

Hugo Castellanos (former Memphis-Jalisco) entered in the seventh and pitched two innings.  He allowed no hits or runs, and struck one out for the winning decision (3-1).  (p-s:15-11)(g/f:2-2)

Jalisco beat Mazatlan 12-7
LMP Official Site Post Game

Justin Christian (former Memphis-Mochis) starte as designated hitter and batted third.  0-for-1 with two walks.

Navojoa beat Mochis 5-3
LMP Official SIte Post Game

Ramon Delgado (former Memphis-Obregon) started and pitched five innings.  He allowed seven hits, four earned runs, one walk, and struck two out.  (p-s:75-48)(g/f:6-3)

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

Notes:
Playoff draft scheduled for December 29th: LMP Official Site

Monday's Games:
Mazatlan (14-18) visits Jalisco (21-11) @ 8:00 PM CT
Navojoa (15-17) visits Mochis (14-18) @ 8:00 PM MT
Culiacan (19-13) visits Mexicali (17-15) @ 7:00 PM PT
Obregon (13-19) visits Hermosillo (15-17) @ 8:00 PM MST


Dominican League Round Robin

Angel Castro (former Memphis-Cibaenas) entered in the sixth and pitched four innings.  He allowed four hits, one earned run, and struck five out for the winning decision (1-0).  (g/f:6-1)

Eugenio Velez (former Memphis-Azucareros) started as designated hitter and batted fifth.  1-for-3 with one run.

Cibaenas beat Azucareros 8-2
LIDOM Official Site Post Game

Nick Additon (former Memphis-Cibao) started and pitched five innings.  He allowed eight hits, one earned run, three walks, and struck three out for the winning decision (1-0).  (g/f:5-2)

Cibao beat Estrellas 4-1
Listin Diario Post Game

Monday's Games:
Cibaenas (1-1) visits Estrellas (1-1) @ 7:30 PM AST
Azucareros (0-2) visits Cibao (2-0) @ 7:30 PM AST


Nicaraguan League

Jem Argenal (former GCL-Chinandega) started in centerfield and batted second.  0-for-4 with one run and one walk.
Edgard Montiel (former DSL-Chinandega) started at first base and batted seventh.  0-for-3 with one RBI and one walk.

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

San Fernando beat Chinandega 7-5
LNBP Official Site Post Game

Monday's Games:
Rivas (23-17) visits Boer (21-19) @ 6:00 PM
San Fernando (15-26) visits Chinandega (22-19) @ 6:00 PM


Australian Baseball League

Wayne Lundgren (former Palm Beach-Sydney) entered in the eighth and pitched three innings.  He allowed three hits, one earned run, one walk, and struck on out for the winning decision (2-1).  (p-s:34-22)(g/f:5-1)

Sydney beat Brisbane 10-9
Sydney Official Site Post Game

Tuesday's Games:
Melbourne visits Perth @ 4:05 PM AWST


Puerto Rican League

Justin Wright (Memphis-Caguas) entered in the seventh and pitched one inning.  He allowed no hits or runs, and struck three out for the hold (5).

Ruben Gotay (former Memphis-San Juan) entered late in the game as a pinch hitter and batted fifth.  1-for-1 at the plate.
Pete Parise (former Memphis-San Juan) entered in the sixth and pitched three innings.  He allowed no hits or runs, one walk, and struck five out.  (g/f:2-2)

Caguas beat San Juan 4-2
LBPRC Official Site Post Game

Jonathan Rodriguez (Memphis-Santurce) started in right field and batted sixth.  1-for-4 with one double and two strikeouts.
Pedro Feliciano (former Memphis-Santurce) entered in the tenth and pitched to one batter.  He allowed no hits or runs for the winning decision (1-1).  (g/f:1-0)(ir-s:1-0)

Anthony Garcia (Palm Beach-Carolina) started in right field and batted fourth.  1-for-5 with one strikeout.
J.C. Romero (former St. Louis-Carolina) entered in the ninth and pitched two innings.  He allowed one hit, no runs, hit one batter, and struck two out.  (g/f:2-1)

Santurce beat Carolina 4-2 in 11 innings
LBPRC Official Site Post Game

Monday's Games:
Carolina (18-19) visits Mayaguez (21-16) @ 6:00 PM AST
San Juan (12-26) visits Caguas (24-13) @ 7:30 PM AST


Colombian League

A fight broke out on the Monteria-Sincelejo contest: El Meridiano

Monday's Games:
Sincelejo (15-19) visits Monteria (15-20)
Cartagena (18-16) visits Barranquilla (21-14)


Veracruz League

Ryde Rodriguez (former Palm Beach-Acayucan) started in right field and batted fifth.  2-for-2 with one home run, three RBIs, two runs, and three walks.
Ivan Bellazetin (former MiLB tryout-Acayucan) started at second base and batted ninth.  0-for-3 with two runs, two walks, and one strikeout.

Acayucan beat Coatza 11-5
LIV Official Site Post Game

Amaury Cazana (former Memphis-Paso de Ovejas) started in right field and batted fourth.  1-for-4 with one RBI, one run, and one walk.

Paso de Ovejas beat Santa Rosa 9-4
LIV Official Site Post Game

Monday's Games:
Acayucan (13-10) visits Coatza (6-15-3)
Santa Rosa (12-11) visits Paso de Ovejas (11-12-1)
La Cuenca (15-9) visits Chiapas (13-9-1)
San Andres (11-11-1) visits Xalapa (10-14)


Panama League

Allen Cordoba (DSL-Urraca) started at second base and batted second.  1-for-5 with two runs and one walk.

Edmundo Sosa (State College-Metro) started at shortstop and batted leadoff.  1-for-3 with one run, two walks, and committed one error.

Urraca beat Metro 6-3

Monday's Games:
Urraca (6-5) visits Metro (4-7) @ 7:00 PM
Herrera (4-8) visits Cocle (9-3) @ 7:00 PM


Cuban League

West beat East 9-4 in the All-Star game and the league inducted ten player into the Hall of Fame: Diario de Cuba

Sunday, December 28, 2014

Cardinals Winter League Notebook 12-28-14: Carlos Martinez Strikes Out Ten Over Five Scoreless Innings; Edmundo Sosa Walks Twice & Hits A Solo Home Run; Juan Caballero Strikes Out Two Over One Scoreless Inning



Venezuelan League

Cesar Izturis (former St. Louis-Lara) started as designated hitter and batted ninth.  0-for-3 with one run, one walk, and one strikeout.

Lara beat La Guaira 5-2
LVBP Official Site Post Game

Breyvic Valera (Springfield-Margarita) started in centerfield and batted leadoff.  1-for-5 with one run and one stolen base.
David Peralta (former Johnson City-Margarita) started in right field and batted third.  2-for-4 with one double, one two-out RBI, two runs, and one walk.
Eliezer Alfonso (former Peoria-Margarita) started as designated hitter and batted seventh.  2-for-4 with one two-out RBI, one run, and two strikeouts.

Jose Martinez (former Springfield-Aragua) started at second base and batted fourth.  0-for-3 with one strikeout.

Margarita beat Aragua 8-0
LVBP Official Site Post Game

Kristhiam Linares (former Springfield-Zulia) entered in the sixth and pitched one inning.  He allowed two hits, no runs, and struck two out.  (g/f:1-0)

Caribes beat Zulia 9-2
LVBP Official Site Post Game

Ronny Cedeno (former St. Louis-Magallanes) started at shortstop and batted fifth.  1-for-4 with one double, one run, and one strikeout.

Magallanes beat Caracas 5-3
LVBP Official Site Post Game

Notes:
Johan Santana (Baltimore free agent) just threw a regular bullpen session on Saturday: El Univeral

Alex Cabrera (La Guaira) has signed with Wichita (American Association): El Emergente

Daniel McCutchen (former 2005 draft selection-Magallanes) was removed from the active roster: El Emergente

Sunday's Games:
Margarita (23-37) visits Caracas (28-34) @ 1:00 PM VST
Caribes (37-23) visits Zulia (34-26) @ 4:00 PM VST
Aragua (33-27) visits Magallanes (32-29) @ 7:00 PM VST


Mexican Pacific League

David Kopp (former Memphis-Jalisco) entered in the seventh and pitched to four batters.  He allowed two hits, two earned runs, and one walk for the hold (2).  (p-s:16-9)

Jalisco beat Mazatlan 9-4
LMP Official Site Post Game

Justin Christian (former Memphis-Mochis) started in centerfield and batted third.  1-for-3 with one RBI, one walk, and one sac fly.

Navojoa beat Mochis 6-3
LMP Official Site Post Game

Russell Branyan (former St. Louis-Culiacan) started at designated hitter and batted sixth.  0-for-3 with three walks and two strikeouts.

Culiacan and Mexicali tied 2-2 after 10 innings, suspended
LMP Official Site

Sunday's Games:
Mazatlan (14-17) visits Jalisco (20-11) @ 12:00 AM CT
Navojoa (14-17) visits Mochis (14-17) @ 3:30 PM  MT
Culiacan (18-12) visits Mexicali (16-14) @ 3:00 PM PT
Obregon (12-19) visits Hermosillo (15-16) @ 5:00 PM MST


Dominican League Round Robin

Audry Perez (former St. Louis-Cibaenas) entered late in the game at catcher and batted eighth.  0-for-1 at the plate.
Carlos Martinez (St. Louis-Cibaenas) started and pitched five innings.  He allowed six hits, no runs, and struck ten out.  (g/f:3-0)

Cibao beat Cibaenas 2-1 in 11 innings
Listin Diario Post Game

Eugenio Velez (former Memphis-Azucareros) started in left field and batted fifth.  0-for-4 at the plate.
Raul Valdes (former St. Louis-Azucareros) started and pitched 4.2 innings.  He allowed four hits, one earned runs, three walks, hit one batter, and struck four out for the losing decision (0-1).  (g/f:5-3)

Evan MacLane (former St. Louis-Estrellas) started and pitched five innings.  He allowed four hits, no runs, and struck one out for the winning decision (1-0)  (g/f:8-3)

Estrellas beat Azucareros 6-0
Listin Diario Post Game

Notes:
Writers awards were announced: Listin Diario

Sunday's Games:
Cibaenas (0-1) visits Azucareros (0-1) @ 5:00 PM AST
Estrellas (1-0) visits Cibao (1-0) @ 5:00 PM AST


Nicaraguan League

Jose Garcia (former Memphis-San Fernando) started at second base and batted leadoff.  0-for-4 with one strikeout.

Boer beat San Fernando 5-1
LNBP Official Site Post Game

Jem Argenal (former GCL-Chinandega) started in centerfield and batted second.  3-for-5 with three runs and one strikeout.
Edgard Montiel (former DSL-Chinandega) started at third base and batted seventh.  0-for-4 at the plate.

Chinandega beat Rivas 12-5
LNBP Official Site Post Game

Sunday's Games:
Chinandega (22-18) visits San Fernando (14-25) @ 11:00 AM
Boer (20-18) visits Rivas (22-17) @ 11:00 AM


Australian Baseball League

C.J. Beatty (former Palm Beach-Brisbane) started at third base and batted fifth.  0-for-2 with one run, two walks, and one strikeout.

Sydney beat Brisbane 6-4
Sydney Official Site Post Game

Monday's Games:
Adelaide (21-10) visits Canberra (15-16) @ 12:00 PM AET
Brisbane (17-14) visits Sydney (14-17) @ 12:00 PM AET
Melbourne (11-19) visits Perth (14-16) @ 7:20 PM AWST


Puerto Rican League

Anthony Garcia (Palm Beach-Carolina) started in right field and batted fourth.  1-for-4 with one strikeout.
Juan Caballero (Johnson City-Carolina) entered in the sixth and pitched one inning.  He allowed one hit, no runs, and struck two out.  (g/f:0-1)

Ruben Gotay (former Memphis-San Juan) started at third base and batted fifth.  1-for-5 with one double, two two-out RBIs, two strikeouts, and assisted in one double play.

San Juan beat Carolina 6-1
LBPRC Official Site Post Game

Randy Ruiz (former MiLB signing-Mayaguez) started started as designated hitter and batted fourth.  1-for-3 with one run and one walk.
Luis Montanez (former Memphis-Mayaguez) started in right field and batted seventh.  0-for-3 with one walk and one strikeout.
Tyler Herron (former Springfield-Mayaguez) entered in the fifth and pitched 1.2 innings.  He allowed two hits, one walk, threw one wild pitch, and struck one out.  (g/f:1-1)(ir-s:2-0)

Luis Mateo (Memphis free agent-Caguas) started at shortstop and batted ninth.  0-for-1 at the plate.

Caguas beat Mayaguez 9-3
LBPRC Official Site Post Game

Notes:
Players from the Dominican League are joining Puerto Rico teams after elimination: El Nuevo Dia

Sunday's Games:
Caguas (23-13) visits San Juan (12-25) @ 4:15 PM AST
Santurce (17-19) visits Carolina (18-18) @ 6:00 PM AST


Veracruz League

Ryde Rodriguez (former Palm Beach-Acayucan) started left field and batted fifth.  2-for-4 with one double, two RBIs, one walk, and grounded into one double play.
Ivan Bellazetin (former MiLB tryout-Acayucan) started at second base and batted ninth.  0-for-4 with one strikeout.
Juan Pena (former Tennessee-Acayucan) started and pitched 5.1 innings.  He allowed three hits, three unearned runs, three walks, hit one batter, threw one wild pitch, and struck four out for the winning decision.  (g/f:5-4)

Acayucan beat Coatza 7-5

Amaury Cazana (former Memphis-Paso de Ovejas) started in right field and batted fourth.  1-for-3 with one RBI, one walk, and one strikeout.

Santa Rosa beat Paso de Ovejas 4-1

Sunday's Games:
Acayucan (12-10) visits Coatza (6-14-3)
Santa Rosa (12-10) visits Paso de Ovejas (10-12-1)
La Cuenca (15-8) visits Chiapas (12-9-1)
San Andres (10-11-1) visits Xalapa (10-13)


Panama League

Allen Cordoba (DSL-Urraca) entered late in the game at shortstop and batted fifth.  0-for-1 at the plate.

Edmundo Sosa (State College-Metro) started at shortstop and batted leadoff.  1-for-3 with one home run, one RBI, two runs, and two walks.
Jonathan Rivera (DSL-Metro) started in the outfield and batted eighth.  0-for-4 at the plate.

Urraca beat Metro 6-3

Sunday's Games:
Urraca (5-5) visits Metro (4-6) @ 7:00 PM
Cocle (8-3) visits Herrera (4-7) @ 7:00 PM

Saturday, December 27, 2014

Cardinals Winter League Notebook 12-27-14: Breyvic Valera Singles, Doubles, & Drives In Two Runs; Carlos Martinez & Nick Greenwood Scheduled To Start In Dominican Playoffs; Amaury Cazana Singles, Doubles, & Knocks In One Run



Venezuelan League

Breyvic Valera (Springfield-Margarita) started in centerfield and batted leadoff.  2-for-5 with one double, two RBIs, and one outfield assist.
David Peralta (former Johnson City-Margarita) started 1-for-5 with one strikeout and one outfield assist.
Eliezer Alfonso (former Peoria-Margarita) started at first base and batted sixth.  2-for-5 and one fielding error.

Jose Martinez (former Springfield-Aragua) started at second base and batted fourth.  1-for-5 with one RBI and one run.
Jorge Rondon (former St. Louis-Aragua) entered in the sixth and pitched one inning.  He allowed two hits, no runs, and struck one out.  (g/f:2-0)

Aragua beat Margarita 7-4
LVBP Official Site Post Game

Notes:
Cole Kimball (Camden) has signed on to pitch for La Guaira and Anderson Gerdel (Johnson City) was added to the active roster and Renyel Pinto (former Memphis) was removed: La Guaira Official Site

Several players may join LVBP teams from the Dominican League: Lider

Carlos Marmol (Cincinnati free agent-Licey) has signed on pitch for Aragua: Lider

Johan Santana (Baltimore free agent-Magallanes) will face hitters for the first time since June on Saturday and Maximo Nelson (Modi'in-Licey) has joined Magallanes: Lider

Saturday's Games:
Lara (27-34) visits La Guaira (28-32) @ 5:00 PM VST
Margarita (22-37) visits Aragua (33-26) @ 5:30 PM VST
Caribes (36-23) visits Zulia (34-25) @ 5:30 PM VST
Caracas (28-33) visits Magallanes (31-29) @ 5:30 PM VST


Mexican Pacific League

Notes:
Esmailin Caridad (Quintana Roo) has signed on to itch for Mexicali: Mexicali Official Site

Frankie De La Cruz (Monterrey) has signed on to pitch for Jalisco: Jalisco Official Site

Saturday's Games:
Mazatlan (14-16) visits Jalisco (19-11) @ 5:00 PM CT
Navojoa (13-17) visits Mochis (14-16) @ 6:00 PM MT
Culiacan (18-12) visits Mexicali (16-14) @ 6:00 PM PT
Obregon (11-19) visits Hermosillo (15-15) @ 7:00 PM MST


Dominican League Round Robin

Notes:
Carlos Martinez (St. Louis) and Nick Greenwood (St. Louis) are scheduled to start in the first four games for Cibaenas in the tournament: Emmanuel Lopez Twitter

Rafael Furcal (former St. Louis-Cibaneas) will miss remainder of winter season after tearing hamstring: Dionisio Soldevila Twitter

A Twitter war has broke out between Licey and Cibao over the colors of jerseys: El Caribe

Saturday's Games:
Cibao (28-22) visits Cibaenas (30-20) @ 7:30 PM AST
Azucareros (24-26) visits Esterllas (32-18) @ 7:30 PM AST


Nicaraguan League

Jose Garcia (former Memphis-San Fernando) started at second base and batted leadoff.  1-for-4 with one sacrifice.

Gustavo Martinez (former GCL-Boer) started and pitched six innings.  He allowed five hits, five run (four earned), one walk, threw two wild pitches, and struck three out for the losing decision (2-1). (g/f:5-10)

San Fernando bear Boer 11-4
LNBP Official Site Post Game

Edgard Montiel (former DSL-Chinandega) started at first base and batted seventh.  1-for-4 with one strikeout.
Jem Argenal (former GCL-Chinandega) started in centerfield and batted eighth.  0-for-3 at the plate.

Rivas beat Chinandega 10-1
LNBP Official Site Post Game

Saturday's Games:
Chinandega (21-18) visits San Fernando (14-25) @ 6:00 PM
Rivas (22-16) visits Boer (20-18) @ 6:00 PM


Australian Baseball League

C.J. Beatty (former Palm Beach-Brisbane) started at third base and batted fourth.  2-for-4 with one stolen base.

Sydney beat Brisbane 2-1
Sydney Official Site Post Game

Sunday's Games:
Adelaide (20-10) visits Canberra (16-14) @ 6:00 PM AET
Brisbane (16-14) visits Sydney (13-17) 6:00 PM AET
Melbourne (10-19) visits Perth (14-15) @ 7:20 PM AWST


Puerto Rican League

Luis Mateo (Memphis free agent-Caguas) started at shortstop and batted ninth.   1-for-2 with one double and one run.

Jonathan Rodriguez (Memphis-Santurce) started as designated hitter and batted sixth.  1-for-4 with two strikeouts.
Ivan Maldonado (former MiLB tryout-Santurce) started and pitched six innings.  He allowed five hits, two runs (one earned), one home run, hit two batters, and picked runner off for the winning decision (5-1).  (g/f:5-5)

Santurce beat Caguas 3-2
LBPRC Official Site Post Game

Ruben Gotay (former Memphis-San Juan) started at third base and batted fifth.  2-for-4 with one double.

Randy Ruiz (former MiLB signing-Mayaguez) started as designated hitter and batted fourth.  2-for-4 with one two-out RBI.

Mayaguez beat San Juan 6-1
LBPRC Official Site Post Game

Saturday's Games:
Caguas (22-13) visits San Juan (11-25) @ 4:15 PM AST
Santurce (17-19) visits Carolina (18-17) @ 6:00 PM AST


Colombian League

Jose Calero (former GCL-Sincelejo) allowed two runs in the eighth as Sincelejo beat Monteria 8-5: El Meridiano

Saturday's Games:
Sincelejo (15-17) visits Monteria (13-20)
Cartagena (17-14) visits Barranquilla (20-13)


Veracruz League

Ryde Rodriguez (former Palm Beach-Acayucan) started in left field and batted fifth.  1-for-4 with one RBI and one strikeout.
Ivan Bellazetin (former MiLB tryout-Acayucan) started at second base and batted ninth.  0-for-4 with one run.

Acayucan beat Coatza 5-3
LIV Official Site Post Game

Amaury Cazana (former Memphis-Paso de Ovejas) started in right field and batted fourth.  2-for-5 with one double, one RBI, and one strikeout.

Santa Rosa beat Paso de Ovejas 8-3
LIV Official Site Post Game

Saturday's Games:
Acayucan (11-10) visits Coatza (6-13-3)
Santa Rosa (11-10) visits Paso de Ovejas (10-11-1)
La Cuenca (14-8) visits Chiapas (12-8-1)
San Andres (10-10-1) visits Xalapa (9-13)


Panama League

Edmundo Sosa (State College-Metro) started at shortstop and batted leadoff.  1-for-4 at the plate.
Jonathan Rivera (DSL-Metro) started in outfield and batted eighth.  0-for-3 at the plate.

Urraca beat Metro 2-1

Notes:
Jorge Gordon (Oakland) will play with Panama Metro: Panama American

Saturday's Games:
Urraca (4-5) visits Metro (4-5) @ 7:00 PM
Cocle (8-2) visits Herrera (3-7) @ 7:00 PM


Cuban League

140 years of baseball: Cafe Fuerte

Friday, December 26, 2014

Cardinals Winter League Notebook 12-26-14: Amaury Cazana Leads Veracuz League In Hits; Evan MacLane Named Game One Starter; Iker Franco & Luis Garcia Injury Updates



Venezuelan League

Friday's Games:
Margarita (22-36) visits Aragua (32-26) @ 7:30 PM VST


Mexican Pacific League

David Kopp (former Memphis-Jalisco) entered in the eighth and pitched one inning.  He allowed three hits, one earned run, one walk, and struck one out.  (p-s:19-12)(g/f:1-0)

Obregon beat Jalisco 6-3
LMP Official Site Post Game

Dennys Reyes (former St. Louis-Culiacan) entered in the eighth and pitched to four batters.  He allowed no hits, one earned run, two walks (one intentional), hit one batter, and struck one out for the losing decision (0-1).  (p-s:16-5)

Hermosillo beat Culiacan 3-2
LMP Official Site Post Game

Notes:
Iker Franco (former Springfield-Obregon) said in an interview that with his latest surgery he will be able to play another five-six years: YaquiSoy Twitter

Luis Garcia (former New Haven-Hermosillo) will have surgery on his knee and miss the remainder of the winter season: No Pasanada

Friday's Games:
Mexicali (16-13) visits Navojoa (12-17) @ 7:30 PM MST
Mochis (14-15) visits Mazatlan (13-16) @ 8:00 PM MT


Dominican League

Notes:
Evan MacLane (former St. Louis-Estrellas) was named starter for game one in the postseason: Estrellas Official Site


Nicaraguan League

Friday's Games:
San Fernando (13-25) visits Boer (20-17) @ 6:00 PM
Chinandega (21-17) visits Rivas (21-16) @ 6:00 PM


Australian Baseball League

Saturday's Games:
Adelaide (19-9) visits Canberra (15-13) for a doubleheader beginning @ 4:00 PM AET
Brisbane (16-13) visits Sydney (12-17)  6:00 PM AET
Melbourne (10-18) visits Perth (13-15) @ 7:20 PM AWST


Puerto Rican League

Friday's Games:
Caguas (22-12) visits Santurce (16-19) @ 7:30 PM AST
San Juan (11-24) visits Mayaguez (20-15) @ 7:30 PM AST


Colombian League

Notes:
Edgar Renteria (former St. Louis) handed out presents to kids on Christmas and took some questions on baseball and his life in retirement: El Heraldo

Friday's Games:
Monteria (12-20) visits Sincelejo (15-16)
Barranquilla (19-13) visits Cartagena (17-14)


Veracruz League

Amaury Cazana (former Memphis-Paso-de Ovejas) has played in 21 games going 30-for-86 (.349) with nine doubles, three home runs, 20 RBIs, 18 runs, 12 walks, three hit by pitches, one sac fly, 13 strikeouts, .441 OBA, .558 SLG, and .999 OPS.
Ivan Bellazetin (former MiLB tryout-Acayucan) has played in 20 games going 18-for-74 (.243) with two doubles, two home runs, nine RBIs, ten runs, eight walks, four hit by pitches, two sacrifices, ten strikeouts, .349 OBA, .351 SLG, and .700 OPS.
Ryde Rodriguez (former Palm Beach-Acayucan) has played in one game going 0-for-2 (.000) with one run, two walks, .400 OBA, and .400 OPS.

Oneli Perez (former Memphis-La Cuenca) has made ten relief appearances posting a 0-0 record, 0.00 ERA, 1.74 WHIP, and three saves.  He's allowed ten hits, no runs, eight walks, hit two batters, and struck five out over 10.1 innings.
Juan Pena (former Tennessee-Acayucan) has made four starts posting a 1-3 record, 7.85 ERA, and 1.80 WHIP.  He's allowed 28 hits, 19 runs (16 earned), one home run, five walks, hit one batter, thrown four wild pitches, and struck 18 out over 18.1 innings.

Friday's Games:
La Cuenca (13-8) visits Chiapas (12-7-1)
San Andres (9-10-1) visits Xalapa (9-12)
Acayucan (10-10) visits Coatza (6-12-3)
Santa Rosa (10-10) visits Paso de Ovejas (10-10-1)


Panama League

Friday's Games:
Urraca (3-5) visits Metro (4-4) @ 7:00 PM
Cocle (7-2) visits Herrera (3-6) @ 7:00 PM


Cuban League

Eight teams, led by Matanzas (31-14), will mving on to the second round of the tournament: El Nuevo Heraldo

There is question on whether Alfredo Despaigne (Granma-Chiba Lotte) will be able to play in the league until the end of the season because the season runs until April and the NPB begins spring training: Cafe Fuerte

Yokohama is nearing a deal with Yulieski Gourriel (Yokohama free agent): Yakyubaka


Nippon Professional League

Chihiro Kaneko's (Orix) four-year contract does not include a promise to post for the MLB and Chunichi, Yokohama, Hanshin, and Rakuten did offer that chance: Yakyubaka

Thursday, December 25, 2014

Cardinals Winter League Notebook 12-25-14: Amaury Cazana Singles, Doubles, & Drives In Two Runs; Anthony Garcia Leads Puerto Rico In Home Runs, RBIs, Total Bases, SLG, & OPS; Ivan Maldonado Leads Puerto Rico In ERA & WHIP



Mexican Pacific League

Justin Christian (former Memphis-Mochis) has played in 59 games going 52-for-221 (.235) with ten doubles, on triple, three home runs, 21 RBIs, 73 total bases, 23 runs, 21 walks, five stolen bases, 32 strikeouts, two caught stealing, .315 OBP, .330 SLG, and .645 OPS.
Russell Branyan (former St. Louis-Culiacan) has played in 16 games going 10-for-51 (.196) with three doubles, one home run, six RBIs, 16 total bases, six runs, 14 walks, one stolen base, 14 strikeouts, .397 OBP, .314 SLG, and .711 OPS.

Brian Broderick (former Memphis-Jalisco) has made 25 relief appearances posting a 3-1 record, 0.68 ERA, 0.68 WHIP, one hold, and 16 saves.  He's allowed 16 hits, four runs (two earned), two walks, and struck 23 out over 26.1 innings.
Dennys Reyes (former St. Louis-Culiacan) has made 21 relief appearances posting a 0-0 record, 2.35 ERA, 0.98 WHIP, and 12 holds.  He's allowed 11 hits, four earned runs, four walks, and struck 14 out over 15.1 innings.
David Kopp (former Memphis-Jalisco) has made seven relief appearances posting a 1-1 record, 2.57 ERA, 1.00 WHIP, one hold, and one save. He's allowed six hits, two earned runs, two home runs, on walk, and struck five out over seven innings.
Hugo Castellanos (former Memphis-Jalisco) has made 25 relief appearances posting a 2-1 record, 2.74 ERA, 1.17 WHIP, and five holds.  He's allowed 17 hits, seven earned runs, two home runs, ten walks, hit six batters, and struck 23 out over 23 innings.
Ramon Delgado (former Memphis-Obregon) has made ten appearances (nine starts) posting a 4-3 record, 3.08 ERA, and 1.35 WHIP.  He's allowed 52 hits, 22 runs (18 earned), four home runs, 19 walks, hit one batter, and struck 29 out over 52.2 innings.
Alberto Castillo (former MiLB signing-Mochis) has made ten appearances (nine starts) posting a 2-1 record, 3.98 ERA, and 1.40 WHIP.  He's allowed 43 hits, 22 runs (19 earned), six home runs, 17 walks, hit one batter, and struck 36 out over 43 innings.
Shaun Garceau (former Springfield-Hermosillo) has made five starts posting a 1-1 record, 4.07 ERA, and 1.36 WHIP.  He's allowed 23 hits, 12 runs (11 earned), one home run, ten walks, hit three batters, and struck 20 out over 24.1 innings.

Thursday's Games:
Hermosillo (14-15) visits Culiacan (18-11) @ 7:30 PM MST
Jalisco (19-10) visits Obregon (10-19) @ 7:30 PM MST
Mexicali (16-12) visits Navojoa (11-17) @ 7:30 PM MST
Mochis (13-15) visits Mazatlan (13-15) @ 8:00 PM MST


Australian Baseball League

Notes:
Brisbane was awarded a forfeit win from December 19th game against Canberra due to not enough import layers in the lineup: Brisbane Official Site

Friday's Game:
Brisbane (15-13) visits Sydney (12-16) @ 6:00 PM AET


Puerto Rican League

Anthony Garcia (Palm Beach-Carolina) has played in 35 games going 41-for-124 (.331) with nine doubles, one triple, ten home runs, 33 RBIs, 82 total bases, 23 runs, 19 walks, one stolen base, 24 strikeouts, .429 OBP, .661 SLG, and 1.090 OPS.
Luis Montanez (former Memphis-Mayaguez) has played in 24 games going 22-for-85 (.259) with five doubles, one home run, eight RBIs, 30 total bases, six runs, four walks, ten strikeouts, .315 OBP, .353 SLG, and .668 OPS.
Luis Mateo (Memphis free agent-Caguas) has played in 33 games going 29-for-114 (.254) with five doubles, one triple, four home runs, 12 RBIs, 48 total bases, 12 runs, five walks, 18 strikeouts, two caught stealing, .287 OBP, .421 SLG, and .708 OPS.
Ruben Gotay (former Memphis-San Juan) has played in 34 games going 29-for-115 (.252) with seven doubles, four home runs, 12 RBIs, 48 total bases, 16 runs, 20 walks, two stolen bases, 21 strikeouts, .381 OBP, .417 SLG, and .799 OPS.
Randy Ruiz (former MiLB signing-Mayaguez) has played in 26 games going 23-for-95 (.242) with six doubles, one triple, one home run, 12 RBIs, 34 total bases, ten runs, seven walks, 26 strikeouts, .321 OBP, .358 SLG, and .679 OPS.
Jonathan Rodriguez (Memphis-Santurce) has played in 30 games going 13-for-89 (.146) with six doubles, eight RBIs, 19 total bases, seven runs, 17 walks, one stolen base, 33 strikeouts, two caught stealing, .287 OBP, .213 SLG, and .501 OPS.

Tyler Herron (former Springfield-Mayaguez) has made one relief appearance posting a 0-0 record, 0.00 ERA, and 0.00 WHIP.  He's allowed no hits or runs, and struck one out over one inning.
Ivan Maldonado (former MiLB tryout-Santurce) has made seven appearance (six starts) posting a 4-1 record, 0.23 ERA, and 0.78 WHIP.  He's allowed 25 hits, six runs (one earned), six walks, hit three batters, and struck 18 out over 40 innings.
J.C. Romero (former St. Louis-Carolina) has made 17 relief appearances posting a 1-1 record, 1.62 ERA, 0.72 WHIP, one hold, and five saves.  He's allowed eight hits, four runs (three earned), four walks, hit three batters, and struck 14 out over 16.2 innings.
Juan Caballero (Johnson City-Carolina) has made nine appearances (one start) posting a 1-0 record, 2.35 ERA, and 1.30 WHIP.  He's allowed 12 hits, six runs (four earned), eight walks, hit one batter, and struck 18 out over 15.1 innings.
Pedro Feliciano (former Memphis-Santurce) has made 16 relief appearances posting a 0-1 record, 2.61 ERA, 0.97 WHIP, and four holds.  He's allowed seven hits, five runs (three earned), one home run, three walks, and struck six out over 10.1 innings.
Pete Parise (former Memphis-San Juan) has made four appearances (one start) posting a 0-0 record, 4.15 ERA, 1.15 WHIP, and one hold.  He's allowed eight hits, five runs (four earned), one home run, two walks, and struck 11 out over 8.2 innings.
Joel Pineiro (former St. Louis-Santurce) has made ten starts posting a 2-4 record, 4.58 ERA, and 1.27 WHIP.  He's allowed 60 hits, 30 runs (28 earned), three home runs, ten walks, hit one batter, and struck 30 out over 55 innings.
Javier Machuca (former GCL-Caguas) has made six relief appearances posting a 0-0 record, 5.40 ERA, and 1.70 WHIP.  He's allowed 13 hits, seven runs (six earned), one home run, four walks, and struck seven out over ten innings.
Justin Wright (Memphis-Caguas) has made 12 relief appearances posting a 0-0 record, 6.30 ERA, 1.40 WHIP, and four holds.  He's allowed nine hits, seven earned runs, one home run, five walks, and struck ten out over ten innings.

No Games Scheduled Until Friday


Colombian League

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 sac fly, one sacrifice, 18 strikeouts, four caught stealing, .265 OBP, and .290 SLG.

No Games Scheduled Until Friday


Veracruz League

Amaury Cazana (former Memphis-Paso de Ovejas) started in right field and batted fourth.  2-for-5 with one double, two RBIs, and one strikeout.


Oneli Perez (former Memphis-La Cuenca) entered in the ninth and pitched a third of an inning.  He allowed no hits or runs, and two walks.


No Games Scheduled Until Friday


Panama League

Edmundo Sosa (State College-Metro) has played in eight games going 8-for-30 (.267) with three doubles, one RBI, four runs, two walks, .312 OBP, .367 SLG, and .679 OPS.
Jonathan Rivera (DSL-Metro) has played in nine games going 6-for-29 (.207) with two doubles, one triple, one RBI, four runs, two walks, eight strikeouts, .258 OBP, .345 SLG, and .603 OPS.
Allen Cordoba (DSL-Urraca) has played in eight games going 4-for-20 (.200) with one double, one RBI, four runs, one walk, five strikeouts, .273 OBP, .250 SLG, and .523 OPS.

No Games Scheduled Until Friday


Caribbean Series (February 2, 2015)

Pinar del Rio will represent Cuba: Lider

Asian professional teams sent a list of 24 players they would like to sign out of Cuba, which could include Lazaro Alfonso and Vladimir Gutierrez: Cuban Play


Japan & Korea

Toronto has offered a major league deal to Takashi Toritani: Yakyubaka

Chiba Lotte picked up Rhee Dae-eun (Chicago-N) and Chen Kuan-yu (Yokohama): Japan Times

Nexen signed Park Byung-Ho to $700M deal: Korea Joongang Daily

Wednesday, December 24, 2014

Cardinals Winter League Notebook 12-24-14: Amaury Cazana Singles & Hits A Grand Slam; Ivan Bellazetin Singles Twice & Hits A Three-Run Homer; Anthony Garcia Receiving High Praise In Puerto Rico



Venezuelan League

Breyvic Valera (Springfield-Margarita) has played in 19 games going 27-for-78 (.346) with five doubles, ten RBIs, 32 total bases, 17 runs, eight walks, three stolen bases, eight strikeouts, two caught stealing, .414 OBP, .410 SLG, and .824 OPS.
David Peralta (former Johnson City-Margarita) has played in 52 games going 64-for-197 (.325) with 13 doubles, two triples, two home runs, 31 RBIs, 87 total bases, 24 runs, 18 walks, two stolen bases, 30 strikeouts, three caught stealing, .382 OBP, .442 SLG, and .823 OPS.
Jose Martinez (former Springfield-Aragua) has played in 58 games going 74-for-231 (.320) with 18 doubles, one triple, four home runs, 28 RBIs, 106 total bases, 35 runs, 16 walks, five stolen bases, 20 strikeouts, one caught stealing, .370 OBP, .459 SLG, and .829 OPS.
Cesar Izturis (former St. Louis-Lara) has played in 39 games going 42-for-143 (.294) with seven doubles, one triple, 20 RBIs, 51 total bases, 12 runs, 11 walks, 12 strikeouts, three caught stealing, .346 OBP, .357 SLG, and .703 OPS.
Ronny Cedeno (former St. Louis-Magallanes) has played in 51 games going 55-for-197 (.279) with five doubles, two triples, three home runs, 17 RBIs, 73 total bases, 30 runs, 24 walks, two stolen bases, 38 strikeouts, two caught stealing, .360 OBP, .371 SLG, and .731 OPS.
Eliezer Alfonso (former Peoria-Margarita) has played in 52 games going 45-for-188 (.239) with five doubles, eight home runs, 30 RBIs, 74 total bases, 26 runs, nine walks, 42 strikeouts, .295 OBP, .394 SLG, and .688 OPS.

Kender Villegas (Johnson City-La Guaira) has made two relief appearances posting a 0-0 record, 0.00 ERA, and 1.20 WHIP.  He's allowed one hit, no runs, one walk, and struck one out over 1.2 innings.
Pedro Rodriguez (former MiLB signing-Caribes) has made 31 relief appearances posting a 1-1 record, 0.56 ERA, 1.00 WHIP, seven holds, and nine saves.  He's allowed 24 hits, two earned runs, one home run, eight walks, hit two batters, and struck 37 out over 32 innings.
Luis Perdomo (former Springfield-Margarita) has made 12 relief appearances posting a 0-1 record, 1.42 ERA, 1.34 WHIP, and three holds.  He allowed 11 hits, two earned runs, six walks, and struck six out over 12.2 innings.
Roberto Canache (former Johnson City-Caribes) has made six relief appearances posting a 0-0 record, 3.00 ERA, and 1.08 WHIP.  He's allowed 11 hits, four earned runs, one home run, two walks, hit two batters, and struck nine out over 12 innings.
Geudy Guerra (former VSL-Margarita) has made five relief appearances posting a 0-0 record, 3.52 ERA, and 1.43 WHIP.  He's allowed seven hits, three earned runs, four walks, and struck five out over 7.2 innings.
Renyel Pinto (former Memphis-La Guaira) has made nine appearances (three starts) posting a 0-0 record, 5.09 ERA, and 1.87 WHIP.  He's allowed 21 hits, 12 runs (ten earned), two home runs, 12 walks, hit two batters, and struck 15 out over 17.2 innings.
Jorge Rondon (former St. Louis-Aragua) has made 23 relief appearances posting a 0-0 record, 5.89 ERA, 1.85 WHIP, and 11 holds.  He's allowed 25 hits, 12 earned runs, nienw alks, hit two batters, and struck 16 out over 18.1 innings.
Kristhiam Linares (former Springfield-Zulia) has made nine relief appearances posting a 1-1 record, 7.71 ERA, 1.29 WHIP, and one hold.  He's allowed six hits, six earned runs, two home runs, three walks, hit one batter, and struck two out over seven innings.
Daniel McCutchen (former 2005 draft selection-Magallanes) has made four appearances (two starts) posting a 0-1 record, 12.00 ERA, and 2.33 WHIP.  He's allowed 17 hits, 12 earned runs, four walks, hit one batter, and struck three out over nine innings.

Notes:
Alvaro Seijas talks about his first career start in the LVBP: El Universal

David Peralta (former Johnson City-Margarita) has decided to keep playing into the postseason, while Breyvic Valera (Springfield-Margarita) will not: El Universal

No Games Scheduled Until Friday


Mexican Pacific League

Hugo Castellanos (former Memphis-Jalisco) entered in the sixth and pitched 1.2 innings.  He allowed no hits or runs, and one walk.  (p-s:17-10)(g/f:2-1)(ir-s:2-0)

Jalisco beat Obregon 7-1
LMP Official Site Post Game

Russell Branyan (former St. Louis-Culiacan) started as designated hitter and batted fourth.  1-for-4 with one strikeout.
Dennys Reyes (former St. Louis-Culiacan) entered in the eighth and pitched to three batters.  He allowed one hit, no runs, threw one wild pitch, and struck one out.  (p-s:12-9)(g/f:1-0)

Culiacan beat Hermosillo 4-0
LMP Official Site Post Game

Notes:
Hermosillo placed Shaun Garceau (former Springfield) on the inactive list and could be released on January 2 if not activated: LMP Official Site

No Games Scheduled Until Thursday


Dominican League

Notes:
Cibao selected Nick Additon (former Memphis-Escogido) and Azucareros picked Joe Thurston (former St. Louis-Licey) in the playoff draft: Listin Diario


Puerto Rican League

Jonathan Rodriguez (Memphis-Santurce) started at first base and batted eighth.  1-for-2 with one double, one RBI, one run, and one sac fly.
Joel Pineiro (former St. Louis-Santurce) started and pitched 5.1 innings.  He allowed four hits, one earned run, one home run, one walk, hit one batter, and struck two out for the winning decision (2-4).  (g/f:4-8)
Pedro Feliciano (former Memphis-Santurce) entered in the sixth and pitched to three batters.  He allowed one hit, no runs, and one walk.  (g/f:0-1)(ir-s:1-0)

Ruben Gotay (former Memphis-San Juan) started at third base and batted fifth.  0-for-2 with one walk.

Santurce beat San Juan 3-1 in game one of doubleheader

Jonathan Rodriguez (Memphis-Santurce) started in right field and batted seventh.  0-for-3 with three strikeouts.

Ruben Gotay (former Memphis-San Juan) started at third base and batted fifth.  1-for-6 with one run, one strikeout, and assisted in one double play.
Pete Parise (former Memphis-San Juan) started and pitched five innings.  He allowed five hits, two runs (one earned), and struck seven out.  (g/f:4-4)

San Juan beat Santurce 3-2 in 14 innings in game two of doubleheader
LBPRC Official Site Post Game

Luis Montanez (former Memphis-Mayaguez) started in right field and batted seventh.  1-for-3 with one RBI and one hit by pitch.
Randy Ruiz (former MiLB signing-Mayaguez) entered late in the game as a pinch hitter and batted ninth.  0-for-1 with one strikeout.
Tyler Herron (former Springfield-Mayaguez) entered in the sixth and pitched one inning.  He allowed no hits or runs, and struck one out for the hold (1).  (g/f:0-2)

Anthony Garica (Palm Beach-Carolina) started as designated hitter and batted fourth.  1-for-4 with one double and one strikeout.

Mayaguez beat Carolina 4-2
LBPRC Official Site Post Game

Notes:
Anthony Garcia (Palm Beach-Carolina) has broken a couple HR and RBI records and is on course to break more, with Alex Cora (former MiLB signing) calling him MVP: El Nuevo Dia

Hector Villanueva (former St. Louis), Sixto Lezcano (former St. Louis), Jerry Morales (former St. Louis), Julio Gonzalez (former St. Louis), Mike Kinnunen (former Louisville), Juan Gonzalez (former MiLB signing), Alex Cora (former MiLB signing), and Miguel Negron (former MiLB signing) will take part in Caguas' Night Of Heroes & Legends: El Nuevo Dia

No Games Scheduled Until Friday


Veracruz League

Amaury Cazana (former Memphis-Paso de Ovejas) started in right field and batted fourth.  2-for-3 with one home run, four RBIs, two runs, and two walks.

Paso de Ovejas beat San Andres 12-4
LIV Official Site Post Game

Oneli Perez (former Memphis-La Cuenca) entered in the ninth and pitched one inning.  He allowed three hits and no runs for the save.  (g/f:0-3)

La Cuenca beat Coatza 4-1
LIV Official Site Post Game

Ryde Rodriguez (former Palm Beach-Acayucan) started in left field and batted fifth.  0-for-3 with one run and two walks.
Ivan Bellazetin (former MiLB tryout-Acayucan) started at second base and moved to shortstop, batting ninth.  3-for-4 with one home run, three RBIs, two runs, one hit by pitch, and one strikeout.

Acayucan beat Chiapas 12-2
LIV Official Site Post Game

Wednesday's Games:
San Andres (8-10-1) visits Paso de Ovejas (10-9-1)
Coatza (6-11-3) visits La Cuenca (12-8)
Acayucan (10-10) visits Chiapas (12-7-1)
Xalapa (9-11) visits Santa Rosa (9-10)


Panama League

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 sixth.  0-for-4 with two strikeouts.

Cocle beat Metro 7-0
Panama League Official Site Post Game

Allen Cordoba (DSL-Urraca) started at third base and batted eighth.  0-for-5 with three strikeouts.

Urraca beat Herrera 12-7

No Games Scheduled Until Friday


Caribbean Series (February 2, 2015)

Notes:
Cuba has been give the go to play, they just need to get visas: Primera Hora

Cuba is looking for ways to stop their top players from escaping the country: El Nuevo Herald


Nippon Professional Baseball

Chihiro Kaneko re-signed with Orix: Yakyubaka

Tuesday, December 23, 2014

Cardinals Winter League Notebook 12-23-14: Amaury Cazana Singles & Hits A Solo Home Run; Evan MacLane & Raul Valdes Nominated For Dominican Pitcher Of The Year; Russell Branyan Reaches Base Three Times



Venezuelan League

Ronny Cedeno (former St. Louis-Magallanes) started at shortstop and batted seventh.  1-for-3 with one sacrifice and grounded into one double play.

Jose Martinez (former Springfield-Aragua) started at second base and batted fourth.  1-for-5 and assisted in three double plays.

Magallanes beat Aragua 5-4
LVBP Official Site Post Game

Notes:
Alvaro Seijas only faced four batters in his debut but is expected to be a top pick up come international signing period in July: Lider

Francisco Rodriguez (Milwaukee free agent) began training with La Guaira: Lider

Johan Santana (Baltimore free agent-Magallanes) will throw to live batters on December 26 or 27: Lider

No Games Scheduled Until Friday


Mexican Pacific League

Ramon Delgado (former Memphis-Obregon) started and pitched 4.1 innings.  He allowed six hits, four earned runs, one home run, two walks, struck two out, and assisted in one double play for the losing decision (4-3).  (p-s:81-52)(g/f:6-3)

Jalisco beat Obregon 7-3
LMP Official Site Post Game

Shaun Garceau (former Springfield-Hermosillo) started and pitched five innings.  He allowed one hit, three runs (two earned), five walks, hit one batter, and struck three out.  (p-s:105-62)(g/f:6-3)

Russell Branyan (former St. Louis-Culiacan) started as designated hitter and batted fourth.  0-for-1 with two runs, two walks, one hit by pitch, and one strikeout.
Dennys Reyes (former St. Louis-Culiacan) entered in the eighth and pitched to one batter.  He allowed no hits or runs for the hold (12).  (p-s:4-3)(g/f:1-0)

Culiacan beat Hermosillo 7-3
LMP Official Site Post Game

Notes:
Mochis placed Alberto Castillo (former MiLB signing) on the i9nactive list and could be released on December 30th: LMP Official Site

Luis Durango (Chicago-A free agent) has signed with Tabasco (Triple-A Mexican League): MiLB Official Site

Tuesday's Games:
Mexicali (16-11) visits Navojoa (10-17) @ 7:30 PM MST
Jalisco (18-10) visits Obregon (10-18) @ 7:30 PM MST
Hermosillo (14-14) visits Culiacan (17-11) @ 7:30 PM MT
Mochis (13-14) visits Mazatlan (12-15) @ 8:00 PM MT


Dominican League

Final 2014 Regular Season Stats:
Rafael Furcal (former St. Louis-Cibaenas) played in one game going 2-for-4 (.500) with one double, three total bases, .500 OBP, .750 SLG, and 1.250 OPS.
D'Angelo Jimenez (former Memphis-Licey) played in four games going 1-for-2 (.500) with two RBIs, one total base, one walk, .500 OBP, .500 SLG, and 1.000 OPS.
Alberto Rosario (MiLB signing-Estrellas) played in 25 games going 25-for-61 (.410) with four doubles, one home run, nine RBIs, 32 total bases, nine runs, five walks, two stolen bases, 13 strikeouts, one caught stealing, .463 OBP, .525 SLG, and .987 OPS.
Matt Pagnozzi (former St. Louis-Estrellas) played in six games going 4-for-15 (.267) with one double, one home run, four RBIs, eight total bases, three runs, four walks, five strikeouts, .450 OBP, .533 SLG, and .983 OPS.
Eugenio Velez (former Memphis-Azucareros) played in 46 games going 47-for-181 (.260) with three doubles, one triple, four home runs, 22 RBIs, 64 total bases, 28 runs, 16 walks, 11 stolen bases, 31 strikeouts, six caught stealing, .325 OBP, .354 SLG, and .679 OPS.
Xavier Scruggs (St. Louis-Cibao) played in 28 games going 27-for-105 (.257) with eight doubles, five home runs, 19 RBIs, 50 total bases, 16 runs, 14 walks, one stolen base, 28 strikeouts, .352 OBP, .476 SLG, and .829 OPS.
Audry Perez (former St. Louis-Cibaenas) played in 24 games going 15-for-80 (.188) with two doubles, five RBIs, 17 total bases, three runs, one walk, 15 strikeouts, .207 OBP, .213 SLG, and .420 OPS.
Joe Thurston (former St. Louis-Licey) played in five games going 1-for-9 (.111) with one double, two total bases, one walk, four strikeouts, .200 OBP, .222 SLG, and .422 OPS.
Luis De La Cruz (former Memphis-Cibaenas) played in three games going 0-for-4 (.000) with one walk, one strikeout, and .200 OBP.
Danilo Sanchez (former Springfield-Azucareros) played in three games going 0-for-3 (.000) with one RBI, one strikeout, and .000 OBP.

Francisco Samuel (former Memphis-Escogido) made two relief appearances posting a 0-0 record, 0.0) ERA, 1.00 WHIP, and one hold.  He allowed no hits or runs, two walks, and struck three out over two innings.
Jorge Sosa (former St. Louis-Escogido) made nine relief appearances posting a 1-0 record, 0.73 ERA, 0.65 WHIP, and one save.  He allowed five hits, one earned run, one home run, three walks, and struck six out over 12.1 innings.
Nick Additon (former Memphis-Escogido) made six appearances (four starts) posting a 1-0 record, 2.25 ERA, and 1.10 WHIP.  He allowed 18 hits, eight runs (five earned), one home run, four walks, hit two batters, and struck 19 out over 20 innings.
Raul Valdes (former St. Louis-Azucareros) made nine starts posting a 3-4 record, 2.95 ERA, and 0.98 WHIP.  He allowed 44 hits, 23 runs (18 earned), five home runs, ten walks, hit three batters, and struck 45 out over 55 innings.
Nick Greenwood (St. Louis-Cibaenas) made two relief appearances posting a 1-0 record, 3.00 ERA, and 1.00 WHIP.  He allowed two hits, one earned run, one walk, and struck two out over three innings.
Evan MacLane (former St. Louis-Estrellas) made ten starts posting a 3-1 record, 3.35 ERA, and 0.97 WHIP.  He allowed 43 hits, 21 runs (18 earned), three home runs, four walks, hit one batter, and struck 23 out over 48.1 innings.
Brad Penny (former St. Louis-Azucareros) made four appearances (three starts) posting a 0-1 record, 6.52 ERA, and 1.66 WHIP.  He allowed 16 hits, nine runs (seven earned), hit one batter, and struck four out over 9.2 innings.
Angel Castro (former Memphis-Cibaenas) made ten appearances (eight starts) posting a 3-4 record, 7.32 ERA, and 1.81 WHIP.  He allowed 56 hits, 33 runs (32 earned), three home runs, 15 walks, hit two batters, and struck 21 out over 39.1 innings.
Kelvin Jimenez (former St. Louis-Estrellas) made three relief appearances posting a 0-0 record, 7.36 ERA, and 1.91 WHIP.  He allowed five hits, three earned runs, two walks, and struck four out over 3.2 innings.
Miguel Batista (former St. Louis-Cibao) made four relief appearances posting a 0-0 record, 9.00 ERA, and 1.75 WHIP.  He allowed five hits, four earned runs, two home runs, two walks, and struck three out over four innings.
Omar Javier (former Johnson City-Estrellas) made five relief appearances posting a 0-0 record, 9.00 ERA, and 1.67 WHIP.  He allowed four hits, three earned runs, one walk, hit one batter, and struck one out over three innings.
Victor Marte (former St. Louis-Licey) made 13 relief appearances posting a 0-0 record, 10.57 ERA, 2.35 WHIP, and two holds.  He allowed 13 hits, nine earned runs, four home runs, five walks, and struck nine out over 7.2 innings.
Luis Perdomo (former Springfield-Estrellas) made four relief appearances posting a 0-0 record, 15.43 ERA, 1.71 WHIP, and one hold.  He allowed three hits, four earned runs, one home run, one walk, hit one batter, and struck two out over 2.1 innings.

Notes:
Many players are available for the playoff draft on December 23: LIDOM Official Site

Evan MacLane (former St. Louis-Estrellas) and Raul Valdes (former St. Louis-Azucareros) received consideration for Dominican League Pitcher of the Year: LIDOM Official Site

Postseason Begins On Saturday


Nicaraguan League

Jose Garcia (former Memphis-San Fernando) has played in 23 games going 29-for-100 (.290) with six doubles, seven RBIs, 35 total bases, ten runs, five walks, 16 strikeouts, .324 OBA, .350 SLG, and .674 OPS.
Edgard Montiel (former DSL-Chinandega) has played in 33 games going 29-for-105 (.276) with seven doubles, one home run, ten RBIs, 39 total bases, 11 runs, 16 walks, seven strikeouts, .402 OBA, .371 SLG, and .773 OPS.
Jem Argenal (former GCL-Chinandega) has played in 28 games going 26-for-103 (.252) with three doubles, one triple, two home runs, seven RBIs, 37 total bases, 17 runs, six walks, 20 strikeouts, .306 OBA, .359 SLG, and .665 OPS.
Ryde Rodriguez (former Palm Beach-San Fernando) has played in 26 games going 24-for-96 (.250) with six doubles, one home run, nine RBIs, 33 total bases, 12 runs, six walks, 24 strikeouts, .305 OBA, .344 SLG, and .649 OPS.

Gustavo Martinez (former GCL-Boer) has made five appearances (three starts) posting a 2-1 record, 2.51 ERA, and 1.64 WHIP.  He's allowed 30 hits, ten runs (eight earned), one home run, 17 walks, thrown one wild pitch, and struck 15 over 28.2 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.


Puerto Rican League

Anthony Garcia (Palm Beach-Carolina) started in right field and batted fourth.  2-for-5 with one double and one strikeout.

Jonathan Rodriguez (Memphis-Santurce) started in right field and batted eighth.  0-for-1 with three walks and one strikeout.

Carolina beat Santurce 9-3
LBPRC Official Site Post Game

Ruben Gotay (former Memphis-San Juan) started at third base and batted fifth.  1-for-4 with one double, one strikeout, and assisted in one double play.

Luis Mateo (Memphis free agent-Caguas) started at shortstop and batted ninth.  1-for-4 with one triple, one run, and one strikeout.

Caguas beat San Juan 6-3
LBPRC Official Site Post Game

Tuesday's Games:
Santurce (15-18) visits San Juan (10-23) for a doubleheader beginning @ 6:00 PM AST
Mayaguez (19-15) visits Carolina (18-16) @ 7:30 PM AST


Colombian League

Ronald Ramirez (former Palm Beach-Cartagena) scored the tying run in the seventh as Cartagena beat Sincelejo 5-2: LCPB Official Site

Tuesday's Games:
Sincelejo (14-16) visits Cartagena (17-13)
Barranquilla (18-13) visits Monteria (12-19)


Veracruz League

Amaury Cazana (former Memphis-Paso de Ovejas) started in right field and batted fourth.  2-for-4 with one home run, one RBI, two runs, and one strikeout.

Paso de Ovejas beat San Andres 7-3
LIV Official Site Post Game

Ivan Bellazetin (former MiLB tryout-Acayucan) started at second base and batted ninth.  0-for-2 with one run, one walk, and committed two errors.

Chiapas beat Acayucan beat 8-3 in game one of doubleheader

Ivan Bellazetin (former MiLB tryout-Acayucan) started at second base and batted ninth.  0-for-1 with two sacrifices.

Acauycan beat Chiapas 3-2 in game two of doubleheader
LIV Official Site Post Game

Tuesday's Games:
San Andres (8-9-1) visits Paso de Ovejas (9-9-1)
Coatza (6-10-3) visits La Cuenca (11-8)
Acayucan (9-10) visits Chiapas (12-6-1)
Xalapa (8-10) visits Santa Rosa (8-9-1)


Panama League

Jonathan Rivera (DSL-Metro) started in outfield and batted seventh.  0-for-1 with two walks.

Cocle beat Metro 2-0
Panama League Official Site Post Game

Allen Cordoba (DSL-Urraca) entered late in the game at third base and batted fourth.  1-for-2 with one run.

Herrera beat Urraca 6-2
Panama League Official Site Post Game

Tuesday's Games:
Metro (3-5) visits Cocle (6-2) @ 7:00 PM
Urraca (2-5) visits Herrera (3-5) @ 7:00 PM


Nippon Professional Baseball

Kenta Maeda (Hiroshima) may look to be posted for the MLB next year: Yakyubaka


Italian Baseball League

Victor Moreno (former Quad Cities) signed on to pitch for ASD Rimini after spending 2014 season with Fortitudo Bologna: Mister Baseball