Saturday, October 31, 2015

Cardinals Winter League Notebook 10-31-15: Xavier Scruggs Singles, Homers, & Drives In Three Runs; Jonathan Rodriguez Doubles & Knocks In Two Runs; Juan Caballero Strikes Out Two Over Two Scoreless Innings



Venezuelan League:

Eliezer Alfonzo (former Peoria-Margarita) started as designated hitter and batted second.  1-for-3 with one double, one run, one intentional walk, and one strikeout.
Breyvic Valera (Springfield-Margarita) started at second base and moved to left field, batting sixth.  1-for-4 with one RBI.

Margarita beat Zulia 4-1 in game one of doubleheader

Breyvic Valera (Springfield-Margarita) started in centerfield and batted leadoff.  0-for-1 with one run and one hit by pitch.
Eliezer Alfonzo (former Peoria-Margarita) started as designated hitter and batted second.  0-for-2 at the plate.
Geudy Guerra (former VSL-Margarita) entered in the fourth and pitched two innings.  He allowed one hit, no runs, and struck two out.  (p-s:29-17)(g/f:2-0)

Zulia beat Margarita 10-8 in game two of doubleheader
LVBP Official Site Post Game

Jeremy Hazelbaker (Memphis-Caribes) started in right field and batted third.  0-for-3 with one walk and one strikeout.
David Oca (State College-Caribes) entered in the sixth and pitched to three batters.  He allowed two hits and no runs for the hold (2).  (p-s:10-8)(g/f:1-0)
Pedro Rodriguez (former MiLB signing-Caribes) entered in the eighth and pitched 1.1 innings.  He allowed two hits, no runs, threw one wild pitch, and struck two out for the save (5).  (p-s:34-21)(g/f:1-1)(ir-s:2-0)

Ildemaro Vargas (former Palm Beach-Lara) started at second base and moved to shortstop, batting second.  3-for-5 at the plate.
Cesar Izturis (former St. Louis-Lara) entered late in the game at second base and batted sixth.  0-for-2 at the plate.

Caribes beat Lara 2-1
LVBP Official Site Post Game

Jose Martinez (former Springfield-Aragua) started at second base and batted fifth.  0-for-5, one throwing error, and assisted in three double plays.

Ronny Cedeno (former MLB signing-Magallanes) started as designated hitter and batted third.  2-for-5 with one strikeout.

Aragua beat Magallanes 12-5
LVBP Official Site Post Game

Saturday's Games:
Aragua (11-8) visits La Guaira (12-8) 4:00 PM VET
Caribes (10-8) visits Magallanes (9-10) @ 6:30 PM VET
Zulia (9-10 visits Margarita (4-16) @ 7:00 PM VET
Caracas (12-8) visits Lara (10-9) @ 7:30 PM VET


Venezuelan Parallel League:

October 29, 2015:

Ronnierd Garcia (State College-Caribes) started at first base and batted sixth.  0-for-3 at the plate.

Caribes beat Detroit 3-2

Jesus Ustariz (former Johnson City-Caracas) started at third base and batted third.  1-for-3 with one double, one run, and one walk.

Caracas beat Philadelphia 2-0

Hector Garcia (former Johnson City-La Guaira) started at first base and batted fourth.  1-for-3 with one run, one walk, and two strikeouts.

La Guaira beat Aragua 5-4

Carlos Torres (GCL-Margarita) started in left field and batted fourth.  2-for-4 with one triple and one stolen base.

Margarita beat Caimanes 7-6


Mexican Pacific League:

Luis Garcia (former New Haven-Hermosillo) started as designated hitter and batted fifth.  1-for-5 with two RBIs (one w/two-outs) and one strikeout.

Hermosillo beat Culiacan 5-4
Hermosillo Official Site Post Game

Iker Franco (former Springfield-Obregon) started at catcher and batted seventh.  0-for-3 with one walk, one strikeout, and threw out one base runner.

Lance Zawadzki (former Memphis-Navojoa) started at third base and moved to shortstop, batting fourth.  1-for-4 with one run, two strikeouts, and assisted in one double play.

Navojoa beat Obregon 2-1
Obregon Official Site Post Game

Notes:
Eric Fornataro (former St. Louis) has signed on to pitch for Hermosillo: Hermosillo Official Twitter

Saturday's Games:
Mochis (14-4) visits Jalisco (10-8) @ 5:00 PM CT
Mexicali (12-5) visits Mazatlan (6-11) @ 6:00 PM MT
Obregon (8-10) visits Navojoa (10-8) for a doubleheader beginning @ 6:00 PM MST
Culiacan (5-13) visits Hermosillo (6-12) @ 7:00 PM MST


Arizona Fall League:

Patrick Wisdom (Springfield-Surprise) started at first base and batted seventh.  1-for-3 with one home run, one RBI, one run, and one strikeout.
Michael Ohlman (Springfield-Surprise) started at catcher and batted eighth.  0-for-3 with one strikeout, one passed ball, and assisted in one double play.

Salt River beat Surprise 4-1
MLB Official Site Post Game

Saturday's Games:
Glendale (8-5) visits Peoria (5-8) @ 12:35 PM MST
Salt River (8-6) visits Surprise (9-6) @ 12:35 PM MST
Scottsdale (8-6) visits Mesa (4-11) @ 12:35 PM MST


Dominican League:

Robelys Reyes (Springfield-Cibaenas) entered late in the game at shortstop.

Heath Wyatt (Memphis-Escogido) entered in the seventh and pitched one inning.  He allowed no hits or runs for the hold (2).  (p-s:3-3)(g/f:1-0)
Jorge Sosa (former St. Louis-Escogido) entered in the eighth and pitched one inning.  He allowed one hit, one earned run, one home run, and struck one out for the hold (3).  (p-s:6-6)(g/f:0-1)

Escogido beat Cibaenas 3-1
LIDOM Official Site Post Game

Alberto Rosario (Springfield-Estrellas) started at catcher and batted ninth.  0-for-2 and allowed one stolen base.

Licey beat Estrellas 4-3
LIDOM Official Site Post Game

Eugenio Velez (former Memphis-Azucareros) started in right field and batted sixth.  0-for-2 with one strikeout.

Xavier Scruggs (Memphis-Cibao) started at first base and batted seventh.  2-for-5 with one home run, three RBIs, one run, two strikeouts, and assisted in one double play.

Cibao beat Azucareros 7-5
LIDOM Official Site Post Game

Sunday's Games:
Azucareros (5-6) visits Escogido (7-4) @ 5:00 PM AST
Cibao (5-6) visits Estrellas (7-4) @ 7:30 PM AST
Licey (7-4) visits Cibaenas (2-9) @ 7:30 PM AST


Australian Baseball League:

Sunday's Games:
Perth (4-3) visits Sydney (4-3) @ 12:00 PM AET
Canberra (6-1) visits Melbourne (2-5) @ 1:05 PM AET
Adelaide (1-6) visits Brisbane (4-3) @ 1:00 PM AEST


Puerto Rican League:

Luis Mateo (former Memphis-Caguas) started at shortstop and batted leadoff.  1-for-6 with one strikeout, committed three errors (one throwing and two fielding), and assisted in one double play.

Anthony Garcia (Memphis-Carolina) started in right field and batted third.  1-for-5 with one hit by pitch, one strikeout, and one fielding error.
Jonathan Rodriguez (Springfield-Carolina) started at first base and batted fifth.  1-for-6 with one double, two RBIs, and one strikeout.
Juan Caballero (Johnson City-Carolina) entered in the fifth and pitched two innings.  He allowed two hits, no runs, one walk, and struck two out.  (g/f:1-3)
J.C. Romero (former St. Louis-Carolina) entered in the ninth and pitched one inning.  He allowed one hit, no runs, and struck one out.  (g/f:1-0)

Caguas beat Carolina 6-5 in 11 innings

Ruben Gotay (former Memphis-Mayaguez) started at first base and batted fifth.  0-for-3 with one walk, one strikeout, and assisted in three double plays.
Ivan Maldonado (former MiLB tryout-Mayaguez) started and pitched four innings.  He allowed two hits and no runs.  (g/f:5-6)
Tyler Herron (former Springfield-Mayaguez) entered in the seventh and pitched 1.1 innings.  He allowed three hits, no runs, and struck one out for the hold (1).  (g/f:2-1)

Mayaguez beat Santurce 2-0
Primera Hora Post Game

Saturday's Games:
Santurce (0-1) visits Mayaguez (1-0) @ 4:00 PM AST
Carolina (0-1) visits Caguas (1-0) @ 4:00 PM AST


Panama League (December 10, 2015):

Notes:
The league will hold a player draft on November 2nd and open on December 10th (Cocle, Urraca, Metropolitanas, and Nacionales): Panama American

Friday, October 30, 2015

Cardinals Winter League Notebook 10-30-15: Patrick Wisdom Hits A Two-Run Homer; Ildemaro Vargas Singles, Walks Twice, & Drives In Two Runs; Breyvic Valera Singles Twice & Knocks In One Run



Venezuelan League:

Dail Villanueva (former Quad Cities-Caracas) entered in the sixth and pitched to two batters.  He allowed two hits and two earned runs.  (p-s:10-4)(ir-s:2-2)

Zulia beat Caracas 12-4
LVBP Official Site Post Game

Ronny Cedeno (former MLB signing-Magallanes) started at second base and batted third.  0-for-2 at the plate.

Eliezer Alfonzo (former Peoria-Margarita) started as designated hitter and batted second.  1-for-4 with one strikeout.
Breyvic Valera (Springfield-Margarita) started in left field and batted third.  2-for-4 with one RBI and one caught stealing.
Geudy Guerra (former VSL-Margarita) entered in the fifth and pitched to five batters.  He allowed one hit, three earned runs, and three walks.  (p-s:19-6)(g/f:0-1)
Ismael Brito (Johnson City-Margarita) entered in the fifth and pitched to two batters.  He allowed no hits or runs, and one walk.  (p-s:7-2)(g/f:1-0)(ir-s:2-0)

Magallanes beat Margarita 7-1
LVBP Official Site Post Game

Jeremy Hazelbaker (Memphis-Caribes) started in right field and batted third.  1-for-5 with one two-out RBI, two strikeouts, and one fielding error.
Roberto Canache (former Johnson City-Caribes) entered in the fifth and pitched to three batters.  He allowed one hit, two earned runs, one home run, and one walk.  (p-s:11-5)(ir-s:3-3)
Javier Avendano (former Batavia-Caribes) entered in the seventh and pitched to two batters.  He allowed one hit, two earned runs, and one walk.  (p-s:9-4)
Alirio Negrette (former DSL-Caribes) entered in the eighth and pitched one inning.  He allowed one hit, one unearned run, and struck one out.  (p-s:19-13)(g/f:3-0)

Ildemaro Vargas (former Palm Beach-Lara) started at second base and batted second.  1-for-4 with two RBIs (one w/two-outs), four runs, two walks, one throwing error, and assisted in one double play.

Lara beat Caribes 13-5
LVBP Official Site Post Game

Jose Martinez (former Springfield-Aragua) started at second base and batted sixth.  1-for-4 and assisted in one double play.

La Guaira beat Aragua 6-1
LVBP Official Site Post Game

Notes:
Chad Oberacker (former 2010 draft selection) will join Lara on Saturday: LVBP Official Site

The free agent market will dictate if Asdrubal Cabrera (Tampa Bay free agent) will play for Caracas: El Emergente

Maikel Caceres (Holguin), who recently defected from Cuba, has signed on to play for Margarita: El Emergente

Friday's Games:
Margarita (3-15) and Zulia (8-9) meet for a doubleheader beginning @ 5:00 PM VET
La Guaira (11-8) visits Caracas (12-7) @ 7:00 PM VET
Caribes (9-8) visits Lara (10-8) @ 7:30 PM VET
Aragua (10-8) visits Magallanes (9-9) @ 7:30 PM VET


Mexican Pacific League:

Brian Broderick (former Memphis-Jalisco) entered in the ninth and pitched one inning.  He allowed one hit and no runs for the save (7).  (p-s:15-10)(g/f:1-0)

Iker Franco (former Springfield-Obregon) started at catcher and batted eighth.  0-for-3 with one RBI, one walk,  one strikeout, and threw out one of three base runners.

Jalisco beat Obregon 6-3
LMP Official Site Post Game

Luis Garcia (former New Haven-Hermosillo) started as designated hitter and batted fifth.  1-for-4 with one run and one strikeout.

Hermosillo beat Mexicali 2-1
LMP Official Site Post Game

Friday's Games:
Mochis (13-4) visits Jalisco (10-7) @ 7:00 PM CT
Culiacan (5-12) visits Hermosillo (5-12) @ 7:30 PM MST
Obregon (8-9) visits Navojoa (9-8) @ 7:30 PM MST
Mexicali (12-5) visits Mazatlan (6-11) @ 8:00 PM MT


Arizona Fall League:

Patrick Wisdom (Springfield-Surprise) started at third base and batted sixth.  1-for-4 with one home run, two two-out RBIs, and one run.
Aledmys Diaz (Memphis-Surprise) started at second base and batted ninth.  0-for-3 with one walk.

Mesa beat Surprise 5-3
MLB Official Site Post Game

Friday's Games:
Mesa (4-10) visits Scottsdale (7-6) @ 12:35 PM MST
Peoria (5-7) visits Glendale (7-5) @ 12:35 PM MST
Surprise (9-5) visits Salt River (7-6) @ 12:35 PM MST


Dominican League:

Eugenio Velez (former Memphis-Azucareros) started in right field and batted sixth.  1-for-3 with one run and two strikeouts.

Azucareros beat Licey 4-1
Listin Diario Post Game

Notes:
Cibaenas traded Audry Perez (former St. Louis) to Estrellas: Estrellas Official Site

Friday's Games:
Cibaenas (2-8) visits Escogido (6-4) @ 7:30 PM AST
Licey (6-4) visits Estrellas (7-3) @ 7:30 PM AST
Azucareros (5-5) visits Cibao (4-6) @ 7:30 PM AST


Australian Baseball League:

Wayne Lundgren (former Palm Beach-Sydney) started and pitched five innings.  He allowed six hits, two earned runs, two walks, and struck four out for the losing decision (0-2).  (p-s:90-58)(g/f:3-6)

Perth beat Sydney 4-1
Perth Official Site Post Game

Saturday's Games:
Perth (4-1) visits Sydney (2-3) a doubleheader beginning @ 3:30 PM AET
Canberra (4-1) visits Melbourne (2-3) for a doubleheader beginning @ 5:05 PM AET
Adelaide (1-5) visits Brisbane (3-3) @ 6:30 PM AEST


Puerto Rican League:

Friday's Games:
Caguas (0-0) visits Carolina (0-0) @ 7:15 PM AST
Mayaguez (0-0) visits Santurce (0-0) @ 7:15 PM AST - Ivan Maldonado (former MiLB tryout-Mayaguez) is scheduled to start

Thursday, October 29, 2015

Cardinals Winter League Notebook 10-29-15: Ronny Cedeno Hits A Two-Run Homer; Iker Franco Singles, Walks, & Hits A Solo Home Run; Alex Reyes Strikes Out Three Over Four Scoreless Innings



Venezuelan League:

Ronny Cedeno (former MLB signing-Magallanes) started as designated hitter and batted third.  1-for-5 with one home run, two RBIs, one run, and grounded into one double play.

Eliezer Alfonzo (former Peoria-Margarita) started as designated hitter and batted second.  1-for-5 with one run.
Breyvic Valera (Springfield-Margarita) started at second base and moved to left field, batting sixth.  1-for-4 with one double, one RBI, one run, and assisted in one double play.

Magallanes beat Margarita 8-6
LVBP Official Site Post Game

Cesar Valera (former Palm Beach-Caribes) entered late in the game at shortstop.
Jeremy Hazelbaker (Memphis-Caribes) started as designated hitter and batted seventh.  2-for-4 with one run, one stolen base, and one strikeout.
David Oca (State College-Caribes) entered in the sixth and pitched 1.1 innings.  He allowed one hit, no runs, and struck one out.  (p-s:16-13)(g/f:1-1)

Jose Martinez (former Springfield-Aragua) started at third base and batted sixth.  1-for-4 with one strikeout.

Aragua beat Caribes 3-2
LVBP Official Site Post Game

Notes:
Rafael Ortega (Memphis) could be reporting to La Guaira soon: El Emergente

Thursday's Games:
Zulia (7-9) visits Caracas (12-6) 7:00 PM VET
Magallanes (8-9) visits Margarita (3-14) @ 7:00 PM VET
Caribes (9-7) visits Lara (9-8) @ 7:30 PM VET
La Guaira (10-8) visits Aragua (10-7) @7:30 PM VET


Venezuelan Parallel League:

October 27, 2015:

Jesus Ustariz (former Johnson City-Caracas) started at third base and batted fourth.  0-for-1 with one run, three walks, one stolen base, and one strikeout.
Jhohan Acevedo (State College-Caracas) started in left field and batted seventh.  0-for-4 with one strikeout.

Margarita beat Caracas 7-4

October 28, 2015:

Hector Garcia (former Johnson City-La Guaira) started at first base and batted fourth.  1-for-4 with one double and one run.

Caimanes beat La Guaira 4-3

Jhohan Acevedo (State College-Caracas) entered late in the game in left field and batted second.  0-for-2 with one strikeout.
Jesus Ustariz (former Johnson City-Caracas) started at second base and batted fourth.  0-for-5 with one strikeout.

Magallanes beat Caracas 6-4

Thursday's Games:
Lara (8-6) visits Zulia (12-5) @ 11:00 AM VET
Detroit (5-12) visits Caribes (9-8) @ 11:00 AM VET
Caimanes (6-10) visits Margarita (7-5) @ 11:00 AM VET
Boston (12-3) visits Tampa Bay (4-11) @ 11:00 AM VET
Caracas (10-7) visits Philadelphia (6-9) @ 11:00 AM VET
Magallanes (10-8) visits Cardenales (5-10) @ 11:00 AM VET
Aragua (9-6) visits La Guaira (7-10) @ 11:00 AM VET


Mexican Pacific League:

Brian Broderick (former Memphis-Jalisco) entered in the ninth and pitched one inning.  He allowed no hits or runs, and one walk for the save (6).  (p-s:28-16)(g/f:2-1)

Iker Franco (former Springfield-Obregon) started at catcher and batted eighth.  2-for-2 with one home run, one RBI, two runs, one walk, one sacrifice, one passed ball, and allowed one stolen base.

Jalisco beat Obregon 4-3
LMP Official Site Post Game

Lance Zawadzki (former Memphis-Navojoa) started at third base and batted fourth.  1-for-4 with one double, one strikeout, and assisted in one double play.

Culiacan beat Navojoa 4-2
LMP Official Site Post Game

Luis Garcia (former New Haven-Hermosillo) entered late in the game as a pinch hitter and batted ninth.  0-for-1 at the plate.

Mexicali beat Hermosillo 6-5
LMP Official Site Post Game

Thursday's Games:
Jalisco (9-7) visits Obregon (8-8) @ 7:30 PM MST
Hermosillo (4-12) visits Mexicali (12-4) @ 7:30 PM PT
Mazatlan (6-10) visits Mochis (12-4) @ 7:30 PM MT


Arizona Fall League:

Charlie Tilson (Springfield-Surprise) started in left field and batted ninth.  0-for-4 with one RBI, one walk, and one strikeout.
Alex Reyes (Springfield-Surprise) started and pitched four innings.  He allowed four hits, no runs, three walks, and struck three out.  (p-s:80-47)(g/f:5-2)
Dean Kiekhefer (Memphis-Surprise) entered in the eighth and pitched 1.1 innings.  He allowed five hits, three earned runs, one home run, committed one throwing error, and struck one out for the blown save (1) and losing decision (1-1).  (p-s:30-21)(g/f:3-0)(ir-s:2-2)

MGR Mark Johnson (former St. Louis-Mesa) was ejected in the sixth inning.

Mesa beat Surprise 11-10
MLB Official Site Post Game

Thursday's Games:
Scottsdale (6-6) visits Glendale (7-4) @ 12:35 PM MST
Surprise (9-4) visits Mesa (3-10) @ 12:35 PM MST
Peoria (5-6) visits Salt River (6-6) @ 6:35 PM MST


Dominican League:

Alberto Rosario (Springfield-Estrellas) entered late in the game at catcher and batted fourth.  One run and one hit by pitch.

Estrellas beat Licey 2-1 in 10 innings
LIDOM Official Site Post Game

Xavier Scruggs (Memphis-Cibao) started at first base and batted third.  0-for-5 with one run, three strikeouts, and assisted in one double play.

Eugenio Velez (former Memphis-Azucareros) started in right field and batted sixth.  2-for-4 with one double, two strikeouts, and one fielding error.

Cibao beat Azucareros 12-4
LIDOM Official Site Post Game

Heath Wyatt (Memphis-Escogido) entered in the sixth and pitched one inning.  He allowed three hits and no runs.  (g/f:0-1)
Jorge Sosa (former St. Louis-Escogido) entered in the eighth and pitched one inning.  He allowed no hits or runs, and struck one out for the hold (2).  (g/f1-1)

Audry Perez (former St. Louis-Cibaenas) started at catcher and batted eighth.  1-for-3 with one strikeout and allowed one stolen base.

Escogido beat Cibaenas 4-3
LIDOM Official Site Post Game

Thursday's Game:
Licey (6-3) visits Azucareros (4-5) @ 7:30 PM AST


Australian Baseball League:

Friday's Games:
Canberra (3-1) visits Melbourne (2-2) @ 7:05 PM AET
Adelaide (1-4) visits Brisbane (2-3) @ 6:30 PM AEST
Perth (3-1) visits Sydney (2-2) @ 7:30 PM AEST - Wayne Lundgren (former Palm Beach-Sydney) is scheduled to start


Nicaraguan League (November 3, 2015):

Notes:
Jem Argenal (former GCL) will man the outfield for Chinandega: La Prensa

Wednesday, October 28, 2015

Cardinals Winter League Notebook 10-28-15: Luis Garcia Singles & Hits A Solo Home Run; Robby Rowland Strikes Out One Over One Scoreless Inning For The Save; Evan MacLane Strikes Out Three & Allows One Run Over Six Innings For The Win



Venezuelan League:

Ronny Cedeno (former MLB signing-Magallanes) started at shortstop and batted third.  0-for-3 and one throwing error.

Caracas beat Magallanes 9-2
LVBP Official Site Post Game

Notes:
Adron Chambers (former St. Louis-Magallanes) returns to Venezuela on the other side of a rivalry: Lider

Ronny Cedeno (former MLB signing-Magallanes) was removed from the game due to his poor play and attitude: Lider

Brad Penny (former St. Louis) may not pitch for Magallanes due to being picked for Premier 12: El Emergente

Ildemaro Vargas (former Palm Beach-Lara) was added back to the active roster: El Emergente

Silfredo Garcia (Springfield-Margarita) was removed from the active roster: El Emergente

Wednesday's Games:
Caracas (12-5) visits La Guaira (9-8) @ 7:00 PM VET
Magallanes (7-9) visits Margarita (3-13) @ 7:00 PM VET
Caribes (9-6) visits Aragua (9-7) @ 7:30 PM VET


Mexican Pacific League:

Lance Zawadzki (former Memphis-Navojoa) started at third base and batted fourth.  1-for-4 at the plate.

Culiacan beat Navojoa 12-6
LMP Official Site Post Game

Luis Garcia (former New Haven-Hermosillo) started as designated hitter and batted sixth.  2-for-3 with one home run, one RBI, one run, one hit by pitch, and one caught stealing/pickoff.

Hermosillo beat Mexicali 6-5
LMP Official Site Post Game

Wednesday's Games:
Jalisco (8-7) visits Obregon (8-7) @7:30 PM MST
Navojoa (9-7) visits Culiacan (4-12) @ 7:30 PM MT
Hermosillo (4-11) visits Mexicali (11-4) @ 7:30 PM PT
Mazatlan (6-9) visits Mochis (11-4) @ 7:30 PM MT


Arizona Fall League:

Edubray Ramos (former VSL-Glendale) entered in the ninth and pitched one inning.  He allowed one hit and no runs.  (p-s:9-8)(g/f:0-1)

Glendale beat Mesa 9-5
MLB Official Site Post Game

Patrick Wisdom (Springfield-Surprise) started at third base and batted sixth.  1-for-3 with one two-out RBI.
Michael Ohlman (Springfield-Surprise) started at catcher and batted seventh.  1-for-3 with one strikeout, one passed ball, and allowed three stolen bases.
Aledmys Diaz (Memphis-Surprise) started at shortstop and batted ninth.  0-for-3 at the plate.
Robby Rowland (Springfield-Surprise) entered in the ninth and pitched one inning.  He allowed one hit, no runs, and struck one out for the save (2).  (p-s:17-13)(g/f:1-1)

Surprise beat Peoria 3-1
MLB Official Site Post Game

Wednesday's Games:
Glendale (7-3) visits Scottsdale (5-6) @ 12:35 PM MST
Mesa (2-10) visits Surprise (9-3) 12:35 PM MST - Alex Reyes (Springfield) is scheduled to start for Surprise
Salt River (6-5) visits Peoria (4-6) @ 12:35 PM MST


Dominican League:

Evan MacLane (former St. Louis-Estrellas) started and pitched six innings.  He allowed two hits, one earned run, and struck three out for the winning decision (2-1).  (p-s:25-25)(g/f:9-3)

Estrellas beat Cibaenas 8-1
LIDOM Official Site Post Game

Eugenio Velez (former Memphis-Azucareros) started in left field and moved to right, batting fifth.  1-for-4 with one double, one RBI, and one run.

Azucareros beat Licey 3-2
LIDOM Official Site Post Game

Wednesday's Games:
Estrellas (6-3) visits Licey (6-2) @ 7:30 PM AST
Cibao (3-6) visits Azucareros (4-4) @ 7:30 PM AST
Escogido (5-4) visits Cibaenas (2-7) @ 7:30 PM AST


Australian Baseball League:

Thursday's Game:
Adelaide (1-3) visits Brisbane (1-3) @ 6:30 PM AEST


Puerto Rican League (October 30, 2015):

Notes:
Carolina looks to have Anthony Garcia (Memphis) and Jonathan Rodriguez (Springfield) in their lineup: El Nuevo Dia

Pedro Feliciano (former Memphis) is expected to pitch for Santurce: Noticel

Tuesday, October 27, 2015

Cardinals Winter League Notebook 10-27-15: Luke Weaver Strikes Out Four & Holds One Inherited Runner On Base Over Two & A Third Scoreless Innings For The Win; Hector Garcia Collects Two Singles, One Walk, & Two RBIs; Lance Zawadzki Hits A Solo Home Run & Scores Two More Runs



Venezuelan League:

Breyvic Valera (Springfield-Margarita) started in left field and batted ninth.  1-for-3 at the plate.

Jose Martinez (former Springfield-Aragua) started at third base and batted sixth.  0-for-3 at the plate.

Aragua beat Margarita 1-0 in game one of doubleheader

Eliezer Alfonzo (former Peoria-Margarita) started at first base and batted third.  1-for-4 with one strikeout and one fielding error.
Breyvic Valera (Springfield-Margarita) started in centerfield and batted seventh.  1-for-2 with one run and one sacrifice.

Jose Martinez (former Springfield-Aragua) started as designated hitter and batted fifth.  1-for-3 with one RBI and one walk.

Aragua beat Margarita 5-4 in game two of doubleheader
LVBP Official Site Post Game

Cesar Izturis (former St. Louis-Lara) started at second base and batted second.  1-for-4 with one two-out RBI and one walk.

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

Notes:
Inflation is hurting the league: El Emergente

Adron Chambers (former St. Louis) is expected to join Magallanes this week: El Emergente

Tuesday's Games:
Magallanes (7-8) visits Caracas (11-5) @ 7:00 PM VET


Venezuelan Parallel League:

Jesus Ustariz (former Johnson City-Caracas) started at third base and batted third.  0-for-2 with two walks and one strikeout.

Cardenales beat Caracas 4-3

Carlos Torres (GCL-Margarita) started in right field and batted sixth.  0-for-2 with one walk.

Margarita beat Detroit 2-1

Ronnierd Garcia (State College-Caribes) started at first base and batted sixth.  2-for-4 with one run, one walk, and one strikeout.

Orlando Munoz (former GCL-Aragua) entered in the eighth and pitched two innings.  He allowed one hit, no runs, and one walk.  (g/f:3-2)

Caribes beat Aragua 11-5

Hector Garcia (former Johnson City-La Guaira) started at first base and batted fourth.  2-for-3 with two RBIs, one run, and one walk.

La Guaira beat Tampa Bay 9-0

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


Mexican Pacific League:

Lance Zawadzki (former Memphis-Navojoa) started at third base and batted fourth.  1-for-5 with one home run, one RBI, and three runs.

Navojoa beat Culiacan 7-0
LMP Official Site Post Game

Tuesday's Games:
Jalisco (8-6) visits Obregon (7-7) @ 7:30 PM MST
Navojoa (9-6) visits Culiacan (3-12) @ 7:30 PM MT
Hermosillo (3-11) visits Mexicali (11-3) @ 7:30 PM PT
Mazatlan (6-8) visits Mochis (10-4) @ 7:30 PM MT


Arizona Fall League:

Patrick Wisdom (Springfield-Surprise) started at third base and batted seventh.  0-for-4 with two strikeouts and one caught stealing.
Luke Weaver (Palm Beach-Surprise) entered in the fourth and pitched 2.1 innings.  He allowed no hits or runs, hit one batter, and struck four out for the winning decision (1-0).  (p-s:31-18)(g/f:1-0)(ir-s:1-0)

Surprise beat Peoria 6-1
MLB Official Site Post Game

Tuesday's Games:
Glendale (6-3) visits Mesa (2-9) @ 12:35 PM MST
Peoria (4-5) visits Surprise (8-3) @ 12:35 PM MST
Salt River (5-5) visits Scottsdale (5-5) @ 12:35 PM MST


Dominican League:

Alberto Rosario (Springfield-Estrellas) started at catcher and batted ninth.  0-for-3, one throwing error, and allowed one stolen base.
Omar Javier (former Johnson City-Estrellas) entered in the sixth and pitched one inning.  He allowed no hits or runs.  (p-s:3-3)(g/f:2-1)

Audry Perez (former St. Louis-Cibaenas) started at catcher and batted eighth.  0-for-3, allowed two stolen bases, and one throwing error.
Angel Castro (former Memphis-Cibaenas) entered in the fifth and pitched three innings.  He allowed two hits, no runs, and struck two out for the winning decision (1-0).  (p-s:16-16)(g/f:6-1)

Cibaenas beat Estrellas 6-1
LIDOM Official Site Post Game

Notes:
Pedro Feliz (former St. Louis) on the Dominican Republic roster for Premier 12: Listin Diario

Yordano Ventura (Kansas City) remembers Oscar Taveras (St. Louis-Cibaenas) a year after his death: Listin Diario

Tuesday's Games:
Cibaenas (2-6) visits Estrellas (5-3) @ 7:30 PM AST
Escogido (4-4) visits Cibao (3-5) 7:30 PM AST
Azucareros (3-4) visits Licey (6-1) 7:30 PM AST


Colombian League (November 6, 2015):

Notes:
Jose Calero (former GCL) will pitch for Sincelejo: El Meridiano


Premier 12 (November 8, 2015):

Notes:
Trey Nielsen (Palm Beach) made the Italy roster: Mister Baseball

Monday, October 26, 2015

Cardinals Winter League Notebook 10-26-15: Jeremy Hazelbaker Hits A Three-Run Homer; Eugenio Velez Singles & Drives In One Run; Roberto Canache Strikes Out One & Holds Three Inherited Runners On Base Over Two Scoreless Innings



Venezuelan League:

Jose Martinez (former Springfield-Aragua) started at third base and batted sixth.  0-for-4 with one strikeout.

Cesar Izturis (former St. Louis-Lara) entered late in the game as a pinch hitter and batted sixth.  0-for-1 at the plate.

Aragua beat Lara 3-2
LVBP Official Site Post Game

Eliezer Alfonzo (former Peoria-Margarita) entered late in the game at first base and batted ninth.  0-for-2 and assisted in one double play.

Dail Villanueva (former Peoria-Caracas) entered in the fourth and pitched 1.2 innings.  He allowed one hit, no runs, one walk, and struck one out for the winning decision (1-1).  (p-s:21-12)(g/f:2-0)(ir-s:1-0)

Caracas beat Margarita 7-4
LVBP Official Site Post Game

Ronny Cedeno (former MLB signing-Magallanes) started at shortstop and batted third.  1-for-4 with one hit by pitch and one strikeout.

Jeremy Hazelbaker (Memphis-Caribes) started in right field and batted seventh.  1-for-3 with one home run, three RBIs, one run, and one strikeout.
Roberto Canache (former Johnson City-Caribes) entered in the third and pitched two innings.  He allowed one hit, no runs, one walk, and struck one out for the winning decision (1-0).  (p-s:36-24)(g/f:2-1)(ir-s:3-0)
Pedro Rodriguez (former MILB signing-Caribes) entered in the eighth and pitched 1.1 innings.  He allowed two hits, no runs, and struck two out for the save (4).  (p-s:23-14)(g/f:0-2)(ir-s:1-0)

Caribes beat Magallanes 4-3
LVBP Official Site Post Game

Monday's Games:
Margarita (3-11) visits Aragua (7-7) for a doubleheader beginning @ 5:00 PM VET
La Guaira (9-7) visits Lara (8-8) @ 7:30 PM VET


Mexican Pacific League:

Adam Reifer (former Memphis-Mexicali) entered in the eighth and pitched one inning.  He allowed no hits or runs, and struck one out for the hold (1).  (p-s:12-7)(g/f:0-1)

Mexicali beat Jalisco 9-7
LMP Official Site Post Game

Ramon Delgado (former Memphis-Obregon) started and pitched five innings.  He allowed three hits, four runs (three earned), one home run, one walk, committed one throwing error, and struck two out for the losing decision (2-1).  (p-s:59-41)(g/f:8-2)

Mochis beat Obregon 4-3
LMP Official Site Post Game

Ronnie Shaban (Springfield-Hermosillo) entered in the eighth and pitched to five batters.  He allowed two hits, one earned run, and two walks for the losing decision (0-1).  (p-s:14-6)(g/f:0-1)

Lance Zawadzki (former Memphis-Navojoa) started at third base and moved to shortstop and batted fourth.  0-for-4 with one strikeout and grounded into one double play.

Navojoa beat Hermosillo 3-2 in game one of doubleheader

Luis Garcia (former New Haven-Hermosillo) started as designated hitter and batted sixth.  0-for-3 with one ground into double play.

Lance Zawadzki (former Memphis-Navojoa) started at third base and batted fourth.  0-for-3 with one strikeout and grounded into one double play.

Navojoa beat Hermosillo 1-0 in game two of doubleheader
LMP Official Site Post Game

Notes:
Dean Anna (Memphis-Obregon) left the team due to an injury: LMP Official Twitter

Monday's Game:
Navojoa (8-6) visits Culiacan (3-11) @ 7:30 PM PT


Arizona Fall League:

Stats:
Charlie Tilson (Springfield-Surprise) has played in three games going 4-for-13 (.308) with two doubles, two RBIs, six total bases, five runs, two walks, one stolen base, three strikeouts, .400 OBP, .462 SLG, and .862 OPS.
Aledmys Diaz (Memphis-Surprise) has played in seven games going 6-for-21 (.286) with two doubles, one home run, three RBIs, 11 total bases, six runs, four walks, one stolen base, three strikeouts, .400 OBP, .524 SLG, and .924 OPS.
Patrick Wisdom (Springfield-Surprise) has played in seven games going 7-for-26 (.269) with three doubles, one triple, five RBIs, 12 total bases, six runs, one walk, four strikeouts, .296 OBP, .462 SLG, and .758 OPS.
Michael Ohlman (Springfield-Surprise) has played in three games going 2-for-10 (.200) with one home run, four RBIs, five total bases, three runs, three walks, three strikeouts, .357 OBP, .500 SLG, and .857 OPS.

Alex Reyes (Springfield-Surprise) has made two starts posting a 0-0 record, 1.17 ERA, and 0.57 WHIP.  He's allowed five hits, one earned run, four walks, and struck nine out over 7.2 innings.
Dean Kiekhefer (Memphis-Surprise) has made three relief appearances posting a 1-0 record, 1.50 ERA, 0.50 WHIP, and one save.  He's allowed three hits, one earned run, and struck three out over six innings.
Luke Weaver (Palm Beach-Surprise) has made two relief appearances posting a 0-0 record, 1.50 ERA, 0.67 WHIP, and two holds.  He's allowed two hits, two runs (one earned), two walks, hit one batter, and struck six out over six innings.
Edubray Ramos (former VSL-Glendale) has made three relief appearances posting a 1-0 record, 3.00 ERA, 0.67 WHIP, and one save.  He's allowed two hits, one earned run, one home run, and struck three out over three innings.
Robby Rowland (Springfield-Surprise) has made three relief appearances posting a 0-0 record, 12.00 ERA, 2.33 WHIP, and one save.  He's allowed six hits, four earned runs, one home run, one walk, and struck three out over three innings.

Monday's Games:
Mesa (1-9) visits Glendale (6-2) @ 12:35 PM MST
Scottsdale (4-5) visits Salt River (5-4) @ 12:35 PM MST
Surprise (7-3) visits Peoria (4-4) @ 12:35 PM MST


Dominican League:

Robelys Reyes (Springfield-Cibaenas) started at second base and batted leadoff.  0-for-3 with one strikeout and assisted in one double play.

Escogido beat Cibaenas 7-3
LIDOM Official Site Post Game

Alberto Rosario (Springfield-Estrellas) started at catcher and batted ninth.  0-for-2 and assisted in one double play.

Licey beat Estrellas 5-0
LIDOM Official Site Post Game

Eugenio Velez (former Memphis-Azucareros) started in left field and batted fifth.  1-for-3 with one two-out RBI, one run, one walk, one stolen base, and one strikeout.

Xavier Scruggs (Memphis-Cibao) started at first base and batted fourth.  0-for-4 with one strikeout and grounded into one double play.

Azucareros beat Cibao 6-1
LIDOM Official Site Post Game

Notes:
Raul Valdes (former St. Louis) is expected to join Azucareros in November: LIDOM Official Site

Monday's Game:
Estrellas (5-2) visits Cibaenas (1-6) @ 7:30 PM AST


Australian Baseball League:

Stats:
Wayne Lundgren (former Palm Beach-Sydney) has made one start posting a 0-1 record, 3.00 ERA, and 1.33 WHIP.  He's allowed seven hits, two earned runs, one walk, and struck six out over six innings.

Sunday, October 25, 2015

Cardinals Winter League Notebook 10-25-15: Charlie Tilson Singles, Doubles Twice, Walks, Drives In One Run, & Scores Five Runs; Heath Wyatt Strikes Out One, Induces Eight Groundouts, & Holds One Inherited Runner On Base Over Three & A Third Scoreless Innings For The Win; Hector Garcia Singles & Knocks In Two Runs



Venezuelan League:

Eliezer Alfonzo (former Peoria-Margarita) started as designated hitter and batted fourth.  0-for-3 with one run, one walk, and grounded into one double play.
Breyvic Valera (Springfield-Margarita) started in centerfield and batted ninth.  1-for-2 with one walk.

Caracas beat Margarita 4-3
LVBP Official Site Post Game

Ronny Cedeno (former MLB signing-Magallanes) started at shortstop and batted third.  2-for-4 with one run and assisted in three double plays.

Cesar Valera (former Palm Beach-Caribes) entered late in the game at shortstop and batted fourth.  0-for-1 and assisted in one double play.
David Oca (State College-Caribes) entered in the seventh and pitched to one batter.  He allowed no hits or runs.  (p-s:1-1)(g/f:1-0)(ir-s:1-0)
Pedro Rodriguez (former MiLB signing-Caribes) entered in the ninth and pitched one inning.  He allowed one hit and no runs.  (p-s:8-6)(g/f:3-0)

Magallanes beat Caribes 3-2
LVBP Official Site Post Game

Sunday's Games:
Aragua (6-7) visits Lara (8-7) @ 2:00 PM VET
Margarita (3-10) visits Caracas (10-5) @ 4:00 PM VET
La Guaira (8-7) visits Zulia (7-8) @ 4:00 PM VET
Magallanes (7-7) visits Caribes (8-6) @ 5:00 PM VET


Venezuelan Parallel League:

October 23, 2015:

Jesus Ustariz (former Johnson City-Caracas) started at first base and batted sixth.  2-for-3 with one double, one RBI, two runs, and two walks.

Caracas beat Caimanes 7-1

Ronnierd Garcia (State College-Caribes) entered late in the game at first base and batted fourth.  0-for-1 with one walk.

Hector Garcia (former Johnson City-La Guaira) started at first base and batted fourth.  1-for-4 with two RBIs.
Anderson Gerdel (Johnson City-La Guaira) entered in the seventh and pitched 1.1 innings.  He allowed one hit, one earned run, and struck two out.  (g/f:0-2)

Caribes beat La Guaira 7-5

Carlos Torres (GCL-Margarita) started in centerfield and batted fifth.  1-for-4 with one stolen base.

Margarita and Boston tied 5-5 after 11 innings


Mexican Pacific League:

Iker Franco (former Springfield-Obregon) started at catcher and batted eighth.  2-for-4 and allowed one stolen base.

Mochis beat Obregon 6-5
LMP Official Site Post Game

Brian Broderick (former Memphis-Jalisco) entered in the ninth and pitched 1.1 innings.  He allowed four hits, two earned runs, and one intentional walk for the blown save (1) and losing decision (0-1).  (p-s:22-14)(g/f:2-1)

Adam Reifer (former Memphis-Mexicali) entered in the eighth and pitched one inning.  He allowed one hit, no runs, and struck two out.  (p-s:16-11)

Mexicali beat Jalisco 5-4 in 10 innings
LMP Official Site Post Game

Luis Garcia (former New Haven-Hermosillo) started as designated hitter and batted sixth.  1-for-5 with one ground into double play.

Lance Zawadzki (former Memphis-Navojoa) started at third base and batted fourth.  1-for-4 with two strikeouts.

Hermosillo beat Navojoa 6-2
LMP Official Site Post Game

Sunday's Games:
Jalisco (8-5) visits Mexicali (10-3) @ 3:00 PM PT
Obregon (7-6) visits Mochis (9-4) @ 3:30 PM MT
Hermosillo (3-9) visits Navojoa (6-6) for a doubleheader beginning @ 5:00 PM MST
Culiacan (3-10) visits Mazatlan (5-8) @ 5:00 PM MT


Arizona Fall League:

Charlie Tilson (Springfield-Surprise) started in centerfield and batted leadoff.  3-for-5 with two doubles, one two-out RBI, five runs, and one walk.
Aledmys Diaz (Memphis-Surprise) started at shortstop and batted eighth.  1-for-4 with two runs, one walk, and one strikeout.
Robby Rowland (Springfield-Surprise) entered in the eighth and pitched one inning.  He allowed one hit, no runs, and struck one out.  (p-s:10-8)(g/f:1-0)

Edubray Ramos (former VSL-Glendale) entered in the sixth and pitched to three batters.  He allowed one hit and no runs.  (p-s:7-6)(ir-s:2-2)

Surprise beat Glendale 18-3
MLB Official Site Post Game

No Games Scheduled For Sunday


Dominican League:

Xavier Scruggs (Memphis-Cibao) started at first base and batted fourth.  1-for-4 and assisted in two double plays.
Luis Perdomo (former Springfield-Cibao) entered in the second and pitched two innings.  He allowed one hit, one earned run, two walks, and struck one out.  (p-s:17-9)(g/f:3-1)(ir-s:3-3)

Heath Wyatt (Memphis-Escogido) entered in the third and pitched 3.1 innings.  He allowed one hit, no runs, and struck one out for the winning decision (1-0).  (p-s:13-13)(g/f:8-0)(ir-s:1-0)

Escogido beat Cibao 8-3
LIDOM Official Site Post Game

Sunday's Games:
Cibaenas (1-5) visits Escogido (3-4) @ 5:00 PM AST
Licey (5-1) visits Estrellas (5-1) @ 5:00 PM AST
Azucareros (2-4) visits Cibao (3-4) @ 5:00 PM AST


Australian Baseball League:

No Games Scheduled Until Thursday

Saturday, October 24, 2015

Cardinals Winter League Notebook 10-24-15: David Bergin Hits A Three-Run Homer In Preseason Play; Iker Franco Doubles & Drives In One Run; Jeremy Hazelbaker Singles & Knocks In One Run



Venezuelan League:

Dail Villanueva (former Quad Cities-Caracas) entered in the eighth and pitched to one batter.  He allowed no hits or runs.  (p-s:2-2)(g/f:0-1)

Lara beat Caracas 7-5
LVBP Official Site Post Game

Ronny Cedeno (former MLB signing-Magallanes) started at shortstop and batted third.  1-for-3 with one run, two walks, and assisted one double play.

Jeremy Hazelbaker (Memphis-Caribes) started as designated hitter and batted fifth.  1-for-4 with one two-out RBI, one stolen base, and one strikeout.
Roberto Canache (former Johnson City-Caribes) entered in the first and pitched to three batters.  He allowed one hit, no runs, and two walks.  (p-s:15-7)(ir-s:1-1)
Javier Avendano (former Batavia-Caribes) entered in the fourth and pitched two innings.  He allowed one hit, one unearned run, two walks, hit one batter, and struck two out.  (p-s:34-18)(g/f:2-1)

Magallanes beat Caribes 9-6
LVBP Official Site Post Game

Notes:
Chad Oberacker (former 2010 draft selection) as signed on to play for Lara: Lara Official Site

Alex Gonzalez (Detroit free agent) is expected to join Caracas on November 2, 2015 and the team is also talking to Asdrubal Cabrera (Tampa Bay): Lider

Saturday's Games:
Lara (7-7) visits Aragua (6-6) @ 4:00 PM VET
Margarita (3-9) visits Caracas (9-5) @ 5:00 PM VET
La Guaira (8-6) visits Zulia (6-8) @ 5:30 PM VET
Magallanes (6-7) visits Caribes (8-5) @ 7:00 PM VET


Venezuelan Parallel League:

October 22, 2015:

Ronnierd Garcia (State College-Caribes) started as designated hitter and batted sixth.  0-for-3 with one run and one strikeout.

Zulia beat Caribes 15-10


Mexican Pacific League:

Iker Franco (former Springfield-Obregon) started at catcher and batted eighth.  1-for-2 with one double, one two-out RBI, one walk, one strikeout, and threw out one base runner.

Mochis beat Obregon 5-1
LMP Official Site Post Game

Saturday's Games:
Obregon (7-5) visits Mochis (8-4) @ 6:00 PM MT
Jalisco (8-4) visits Mexicali (9-3) @ 6:00 PM PT
Culiacan (3-9) visits Mazatlan (4-8) @ 8:00 PM MT
Hermosillo (2-9) visits Navojoa (6-5) @ 7:30 PM MST


Arizona Fall League:

Aledmys Diaz (Memphis-Surprise) started at second base and batted seventh.  0-for-2 with one run, two walks, and one stolen base.
Dean Kiekhefer (Memphis-Surprise) entered in the eighth and pitched two innings.  He allowed two hits, one earned run, and struck two out.  (p-s:33-24)(g/f:3-0)

Glendale beat Surprise 9-6
MLB Official Site Post Game

Saturday's Games:
Mesa (1-8) visits Salt River (4-4) @ 12:35 PM MST
Surprise (6-3) visits Glendale (6-1) @ 12:35 PM MST
Scottsdale (4-4) visits Peoria (3-4) @ 6:35 PM MST


Dominican League:

Robelys Reyes (Springfield-Cibaenas) entered late in the game as a pinch runner.

Licey beat Cibaenas 4-3
LIDOM Official Site Post Game

Alberto Rosario (Springfield-Estrellas) started at catcher and batted ninth.  2-for-4 with one strikeout and one caught stealing.

Xavier Scruggs (Memphis-Cibao) started at first base and batted fourth.  0-for-4 at the plate.
Luis Perdomo (former Springfield-Cibao) entered in the seventh and pitched to three batters.  He allowed no hits or runs, one walk, and struck one out.  (p-s:9-4)(g/f:0-1)

Estrellas beat Cibao 6-1
LIDOM Official Site Post Game

Jorge Sosa (former St. Louis-Escogido) entered in the eighth and pitched one inning.  He allowed no hits or runs for the hold (1).  (p-s:3-3)(g/f:1-1)

Eugenio Velez (former Memphis-Azucareros) started in right field and batted seventh.  1-for-3 with one double and one strikeout.

Escogido beat Azucareros 3-0
LIDOM Official Site Post Game

Saturday's Games:
Cibao (3-3) visits Escogido (2-4) @ 5:00 PM AST
Licey (5-1) visits Azucareros (2-4) @ 7:30 PM AST


Australian Baseball League:

Sunday's Games:
Brisbane (0-3) visits Canberra (3-0) @ 12:00 PM AET
Sydney (1-2) visits Melbourne (2-1) @ 1:05 PM AET
Adelaide (1-2) visits Perth (2-1) @ 4:05 PM AWST


Nicaraguan League (November 3, 2015):

David Bergin (former Quad Cities-Boer) hit a three-run homer and Gustavo Martinez (former GCL-Boer) pitched as Boer beat Chinandega 4-3 in preseason play: La Prensa

Friday, October 23, 2015

Cardinals Winter League Notebook 10-23-15: Evan MacLane Strikes Out Five Over Five Scoreless Innings For The Win; Hector Garcia Collects Two Singles & Three RBIs; Alex Reyes Strikes Out Four & Allows One Run Over Four Innings



Venezuelan League:

Ronny Cedeno (former MLB signing-Magallanes) started at shortstop and batted third.  1-for-4 with one run, one walk, one stolen base, grounded into one double play, one fielding error, and assisted in one double play.

La Guaira beat Magallanes 10-9 in 10 innings
LVBP Official Site Post Game

Eliezer Alfonzo (former Peoria-Margarita) entered late in the game as a pinch hitter and batted leadoff.  0-for-1 at the plate.

Jeremy Hazelbaker (Memphis-Caribes) started in right field and batted fifth.  1-for-3 with one triple, one walk, and one strikeout.
Pedro Rodriguez (former MiLB signing-Caribes) entered in the ninth and pitched one inning.  He allowed one hit, no runs, and struck one out for the save (3).  (p-s:21-12)(g/f:1-1)

Caribes beat Margarita 3-0
LVBP Official Site Post Game

Friday's Games:
Margarita (3-9) visits Aragua (6-6) @ 7:30 PM VET
Caracas (9-4) visits Lara (6-7) @ 7:30 PM VET
Magallanes (5-7) visits Caribes (8-4) @ 7:30 PM VET
La Guaira (7-6) visits Zulia (6-7) @ 7:30 PM VET


Venezuelan Parallel League:

Hector Garcia (former Johnson City-La Guaira) started at first base and batted fourth.  2-for-5 with three RBIs and one caught stealing.

La Guaira beat Philadelphia 8-1

Carlos Torres (GCL-Margarita) started in centerfield and batted third.  0-for-4 with one run, one walk, and one strikeout.

Lara and Margarita tied 5-5 after 11 innings

Jesus Ustariz (former Johnson City-Caracas) started at third base and batted third.  1-for-4 with one run, one walk, one strikeout, and committed one error.

Detroit beat Caracas 7-5

Friday's Games:
Tampa Bay (3-8) visits Zulia (8-4) @ 11:00 AM VET
Cardenales (5-7) visits Detroit (4-9) @ 11:00 AM VET
Caimanes (5-7) visits Caracas (9-4) @ 11:00 AM VET
Magallanes (7-7) visits Lara (5-5) @ 11:00 AM VET
Caribes (7-5) visits La Guaira (6-7) @ 11:0 AM VET
Margarita (5-5) visits Boston (9-3) @ 11:00 AM VET
Philadelphia (5-7) visits Aragua (8-4) @ 11:30 AM VET


Mexican Pacific League:

Lance Zawadzki (former Memphis-Navojoa) started at shortstop and moved to third base, batting fourth.  1-for-5 with one run and assisted in one double play.

Navojoa beat Jalisco 4-3 in 11 innings
LMP Official Site Post Game

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

Obregon beat Mazatlan 5-1
LMP Official Site Post Game

Friday's Games:
Obregon (7-4) visits Mochis (7-4) @ 7:30 PM MT
Culiacan (2-9) visits Mazatlan (4-7) @ 8:00 PM MT
Jalisco (7-4) visits Mexicali (9-2) @ 7:30 PM PT


Arizona Fall League:

Patrick Wisdom (Springfield-Surprise) started at third base and batted fifth.  1-for-4 with one run.
Aledmys Diaz (Memphis-Surprise) entered late in the game at shortstop and batted fifth.  One sacrifice at the plate and committed one fielding error.
Alex Reyes (Springfield-Surprise) started and pitched four innings.  He allowed four hits, one earned run, two walks, and struck four out.  (p-s:73-43)(g/f:2-2)
Robby Rowland (Springfield-Surprise) entered in the seventh and pitched one inning.  He allowed four hits, four earned runs, one home run, one walk, and struck two out for the blown save (1).  (p-s:33-18)

Surprise beat Scottsdale 7-6 in 10 innings
MLB Official Site Post Game

Friday's Games:
Glendale (5-1) visits Surprise (6-2) @ 12:35 PM MST
Peoria (3-3) visits Scottsdale (3-4) @ 12:35 PM MST
Salt River (3-4) visits Mesa (1-7) @ 6:35 PM MST


Dominican League:

Xavier Scruggs (Memphis-Cibao) started at first base and batted fourth.  0-for-4 with two strikeouts and grounded into one double play.

Alberto Rosario (Springfield-Estrellas) entered late in the game at catcher and batted fourth.  0-for-1 with one strikeout.
Evan MacLane (former St. Louis-Estrellas) started and pitched five innings.  He allowed one hit, no runs, and struck five out for the winning decision (1-1).  (p-s:27-27)(g/f:6-3)
Omar Javier (former Johnson City-Estrellas) entered in the ninth and pitched one inning.  He allowed no hits or runs, and one walk.  (p-s:6-2)(g/f:2-0)

Estrellas beat Cibao 6-0
LIDOM Official Site Post Game

Notes:
Hector Luna (former St. Louis) says he will play for Cibaenas as soon as he is recovered from minor injury: Cibaenas Official Site

Evan MacLane (former St. Louis-Estrellas) credited his control for his performance on Thursday: Estrellas Official Site

Hector Luna (former St. Louis-Cibaenas) is listed as a member of the Premier 12 team: Listin Diario

Lino Rivera (former Arkansas) is enjoying a great start with Licey: Primera Hora

Friday's Games:
Cibaenas (1-4) visits Licey (4-1) @ 7:30 PM AST
Estrellas (4-1) visits Cibao (3-2) @ 7:30 PM AST
Escogido (1-4) visits Azucareros (2-3) @ 7:30 PM AST


Australian Baseball League:

Wayne Lundgren (former Palm Beach-Sydney) started and pitched six innings.  He allowed seven hits, two earned runs, one walk, and struck six out for the losing decision (0-1).  (p-s:86-61)(g/f:4-6)

Melbourne beat Sydney 3-0
Melbourne Official Site Post Game

Saturday's Games:
Brisbane (0-1) visits Canberra (1-0) for a doubleheader beginning @ 4:00 PM AET
Sydney (0-1) visits Melbourne (1-0) for a doubleheader beginning @ 5:05 PM AET
Adelaide (0-1) visits Perth (1-0) for a doubleheader beginning  @ 4:05 PM AWST

Thursday, October 22, 2015

Cardinals Winter League Notebook 10-22-15: Aledmys Diaz Doubles Twice & Hits A Three-Run Homer; Ronnie Shaban Strikes Out One Over One Hitless/Scoreless Inning For The Save; Jeremy Hazelbaker Triples & Drives In One Run



Venezuelan League:

Eliezer Alfonzo (former Peoria-Margarita) started as designated hitter and batted fifth.  1-for-5 with two strikeouts.
Breyvic Valera (Springfield-Margarita) started at second base and batted ninth.  1-for-4 with one double, one RBI, and assisted in one double play.
Ismael Brito (Johnson City-Margarita) entered in the eighth and pitched to one batter.  He allowed one hit and one earned run.  (p-s:2-2)(ir-s:1-1)

Jeremy Hazelbaker (Memphis-Caribes) started in right field and batted fifth.  1-for-4 with one triple, one RBI, one run, and one strikeout.
David Oca (State College-Caribes) entered in the fifth and pitched to three batters.  He allowed no hits or runs, one walk, and struck one out.  (p-s:17-7)(g/f:0-1)
Pedro Rodriguez (former MiLB signing-Caribes) entered in the ninth and pitched one inning.  He allowed three hits, two earned runs, and struck two out.  (p-s:22-14)

Caribes beat Margarita 6-4
LVBP Official Site Post Game

Cesar Izturis (former St. Louis-Lara) started at second base and batted second.  0-for-4 with one ground into double play and assisted in one double play.

Aragua beat Lara 8-2
LVBP Official Site Post Game

Notes:
La Guaira has yet to receive a response from Rafael Ortega (Memphis) on whether he will play: El Emergente

Thursday's Games:
Magallanes (5-6) visits La Guaira (6-6) @ 7:00 PM VET
Margarita (3-8) visits Caribes (7-4) @ 7:30 PM VET
Caracas (9-3) visits Zulia (5-7) @ 7:30 PM VET
Aragua (6-5) visits Lara (5-7) @ 7:30 PM VET


Venezuelan Parallel League:

October 20, 2015:

Ronnierd Garcia (State College-Caribes) started at first base and batted seventh.  2-for-4 and committed one error.

Caimanes beat Caribes 12-2

Jesus Ustariz (former Johnson City-Caracas) started at third base and batted third.  1-for-5 with one double and one RBI.

Caracas beat Lara 3-2

Hector Garcia (former Johnson City-La Guaira) started at first base and batted fourth.  1-for-4 with one RBI and two strikeouts.

La Guaira beat Margarita 2-0

October 21, 2015:

Jesus Ustariz (former Johnson City-Caracas) started at third base and batted third.  2-for-4 with one RBI.

Boston beat Caracas 4-3

Hector Garcia (former Johnson City-La Guaira) entered late in the game at first base and batted sixth.  0-for-1 at the plate.

Magallanes beat La Guaira 5-2

Ronnierd Garcia (State College-Caribes) started at third base and batted third.  1-for-3 with one walk and committed one error.

Tampa Bay beat Caribes 2-0

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


Mexican Pacific League:

Lance Zawadzki (former Memphis-Navojoa) started at shortstop and batted fourth.  2-for-4 with one double, one RBI, one run, one walk, one strikeout, was picked off, and assisted in one double play.

Brian Broderick (former Memphis-Jalisco) entered in the tenth and pitched to five batters.  He allowed one hit, two earned runs, and two walks.  (p-s:15-6)(g/f:1-0)(ir-s:1-1)

Navojoa beat Jalisco 9-7 in 10 innings
LMP Official Site Post Game

Ronnie Shaban (Springfield-Hermosillo) entered in the ninth and pitched one inning.  He allowed no hits or runs, and struck one out for the save (1).  (p-s:12-7)(g/f:1-0)

Hermosillo beat Mochis 3-1
LMP Official Site Post Game

Iker Franco (former Springfield-Obregon) started at catcher and batted eighth.  0-for-1 with one walk and allowed two stolen bases.

Obregon beat Mazatlan 2-1 in 10 innings
LMP Official Site Post Game

Thursday's Games:
Navojoa (5-5) visits Jalisco (7-3) @ 7:00 PM CT
Mexicali (8-2) visits Culiacan (2-8) @ 7:30 PM MT
Mochis (6-4) visits Hermosillo (2-8) @ 7:30 PM MST
Mazatlan (4-6) visits Obregon (6-4) @ 7:30 PM MST


Arizona Fall League:

Aledmys Diaz (Memphis-Surprise) started at shortstop and batted seventh.  3-for-4 with two doubles, one home run, three RBIs, and two runs.
Charlie Tilson (Springfield-Surprise) started in left field and bated ninth.  1-for-3 with one RBI, one walk, and one strikeout.

Surprise beat Scottsdale 10-0
MLB Official Site Post Game

Edubray Ramos (former VSL-Glendale) entered in the ninth and pitched one inning.  He allowed no hits or runs, and struck two out for the winning decision (1-0).  (p-s:10-8)

Glendale beat Salt River 1-0
MLB Official Site Post Game

Thursday's Games:
Peoria (2-3) visits Mesa (1-6) @ 12:35 PM MST
Surprise (5-2) visits Scottsdale (3-3) @ 12:35 PM MST - Alex Reyes (Springfield-Surprise) is schedule to start
Glendale (4-1) visits Salt River (3-3) @ 6:35 PM MST


Dominican League:

Audry Perez (former St. Louis-Cibaenas) started at catcher and batted eighth.  1-for-3 with one run, assisted in one double play, and threw out one base runner.

Licey beat Cibaenas 5-4 in 10 innings
LIDOM Official Site Post Game

Eugenio Velez (former Memphis-Azucareros) started in right field and batted fifth.  2-for-4 with one run.

Jorge Sosa (former St. Louis-Escogido) entered in the eighth and pitched one inning.  He allowed no hits or runs, and struck one out.  (p-s:6-6)(g/f:2-0)

Escogido beat Azucareros 8-1
LIDOM Official Site Post Game

Thursday's Game:
Cibao (3-1) visits Estrellas (3-1) @ 7:30 PM AST


Australian Baseball League (October 23, 2015):

Friday's Games:
Brisbane (0-0) visits Canberra (0-0) @ 7:00 PM AET
Sydney (0-0) visits Melbourne (0-0) @ 7:35 PM AET - Wayne Lundgren (former Palm Beach-Sydney) is scheduled to start
Adelaide (0-0) visits Perth (0-0) @ 7:05 PM AWST


Puerto Rican League (October 30, 2015):

Notes:
Tyler Herron (former Springfield) was on hand for the first Mayaguez meeting: El Nuevo Dia


Premier 12 (November 8, 2015):

Notes:
Ernie Young (former Memphis) was named hitting coach for USA: Baseball America

Wednesday, October 21, 2015

Cardinals Winter League Notebook 10-21-15: Dean Kiekhefer Strikes Out One Over Two Hitless/Scoreless Innings For The Save; Brian Broderick Pitched One Scoreless Inning For The Save; Patrick Wisdom Collects Two Singles & One RBI



Venezuelan League:
Eliezer Alfonzo (former Peoria-Margarita) started as designated hitter and batted fourth.  1-for-5 with one strikeout.
Ismael Brito (Johnson City-Margarita) entered in the sixth and pitched to one batter.  He allowed no hits or runs, threw one wild pitch, and struck one out.  (p-s:6-3)(ir-s:1-0)
Geudy Guerra (former VSL-Margarita) entered in the seventh and pitched to two batters.  He allowed one hit, two earned runs, and one walk for the lisign decision (1-1).  (p-s:8-2)

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

Ronny Cedeno (former MLB signing-Magallanes) started at shortstop and batted third.  2-for-4 with one double, one run, one hit by pitch, and assisted in two double plays.

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

Magallanes beat Lara 4-2
LVBP Official Site Post Game

Notes:
Caribes added Alirio Negrette (former DSL) to active roster: El Emergente

Lara removed Ildemaro Vargas (former Palm Beach) from the active roster: El Emergente

Margarita added Silfredo Garcia (Springfield) to the active roster and removed Kender Villegas (State College): El Emergente

Wednesday's Games:
Margarita (3-7) visits Caribes (6-4) 7:30 PM VET
Caracas (8-3) visits Zulia (5-6) @ 7:30 PM VET
Aragua (5-5) visits Lara (5-6) @ 7:30 PM VET


Venezuelan Parallel League:

October 19, 2015:

Jesus Ustariz (former Johnson City-Caracas) started at third base and batted third. 1-for-3 with one run, one walk, and one strikeout.
Gerwuins Velazco (GCL-Caracas) started and pitched five innings.  He allowed seven hits, four earned runs, and two walks for the losing decision (0-1).  (g/f:9-5)

Aragua beat Caracas 6-2

Hector Garcia (former Johnson City-La Guaira) started at first base and batted fourth.  0-fro-2 with two walks.

La Guaira beat Cardenales 2-0

Ronnierd Garcia (State College-Caribes) entered late in the game as designated hitter and batted sixth.  0-for-1 with one run and one walk.

Caribes beat Philadelphia 9-3

Carlos Torres (GCL-Margarita) started in right field and batted seventh.  1-for-2 at the plate.

Zulia beat Margarita 6-3


Mexican Pacific League:

Lance Zawadzki (former Memphis-Navojoa) started at third base and batted fourth.  0-for-4 with one walk.

Brian Broderick (former Memphis-Jalisco) entered in the ninth and pitched one inning.  He allowed no hits or runs, and one walk for the save (5).  (p-s:11-7)(g/f:0-2)

Jalisco beat Navojoa 8-7
LMP Official Site Post Game

Luis Garcia (former New Haven-Hermosillo) entered late in the game as a pinch hitter and batted seventh.  0-for-1 at the plate.

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

Iker Franco (former Springfield-Obregon) started at catcher and batted eighth.  0-for-2 with two walks, one caught stealing, and assisted in one double play.
Ramon Delgado (former Memphis-Obregon) started and pitched five innings.  He allowed eight hits, five earned runs, one home run, one walk, hit one batter, and struck three out for the winning decision (2-0).  (p-s:79-55)(g/f:6-4)

Obregon beat Mazatlan 8-6
LMP Official Site Post Game

Wednesday's Games:
Navojoa (4-5) visits Jalisco (7-2) @ 7:00 PM CT
Mexicali (7-2) visits Culiacan (2-7) @ 7:30 PM MT
Mochis (6-3) visits Hermosillo (1-8) @ 7:30 PM MST
Mazatlan (4-5) visits Obregon (5-4) @ 7:30 PM MST


Arizona Fall League:

Patrick Wisdom (Peoria-Surprise) started at third base and batted fifth. 2-for-4 with one RBI and one strikeout.
Michael Ohlman (Springfield-Surprise) started at catcher and batted seventh.  0-for-3 with one two-out RBI, one walk, one strikeout, and allowed two stolen bases.
Luke Weaver (Palm Beach-Surprise) entered in the fifth and pitched three innings.  He allowed one hit, one unearned run, one walk, struck one out, and picked one base runner off for the hold (2).  (p-s:48-31)(g/f:4-4)
Dean Kiekhefer (Memphis-Surprise) entered in the eighth and pitched two innings.  He allowed no hits or runs, and struck one out for the save (1).  (p-s:19-16)(g/f:3-2)

Surprise beat Salt River 3-1
MLB Official Site Post Game

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


Dominican League:

Xavier Scruggs (Memphis-Cibao) started at first base and batted fourth.  0-for-3 with one run, two walks, and one strikeout.
Luis Perdomo (former Springfield-Cibao) entered in the ninth and pitched one inning.  He allowed two hits, one earned run, and struck one out.  (p-s:7-7)(g/f:1-0)

Cibao beat Licey 13-1
LIDOM Official Site Post Game

Heath Wyatt (Memphis-Escogido) entered in the sixth and pitched to one batter.  He allowed one hit and no runs.  (p-s:1-1)(ir-s:1-0)

Alberto Rosario (Springfield-Estrellas) entered late in the game at catcher and batted fourth.  1-for-1 with one run, allowed one stolen base, and assisted in one double play.

Estrellas beat Escogido 3-0
LIDOM Official Site Post Game

Notes:
Hector Luna (former St. Louis) will join Cibaenas as soon as he's recovered from minor injury: LIDOM Official Site

Wednesday's Games:
Licey (3-1) visits Cibaenas (1-3) @ 7:30 PM AST
Azucareros (2-2) visits Escogido (0-4) @ 7:30 PM AST


Puerto Rican League (October 30, 2015):

Notes:
Anthony Garcia (Memphis) and Jonathan Rodriguez (Springfield) arrived in Carolina camp: El Nuevo Dia

Luis Mateo (former Memphis) arrived in Caguas camp, Kiko Calero (former St. Louis) returns as pitching coach: Caguas Official Site


Premier 12 (November 9, 2015):

Notes:
Curt Smith (former Springfield) made the Netherlands roster: Mister Baseball