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Tuesday, January 7, 2020

Cardinals Winter League Notebook 1-7-2020: Rainel Rosario Singles, Walks Twice, & Drives In Two Runs; Gabriel Lino Singles Twice, & Knocks In One Run; Liarvis Breto Strikes Out Two Of Three Batters Faced

China Professional Baseball League:

Notes:
Chinatrust signed Ariel Miranda (former Softbank) for 2020 season: NPB On Reddit Twitter


Mexican Pacific League Playoffs:

Alex Mejia (former St. Louis-Monterrey) started at shortstop and batted second.  1-for-3 with one double, two runs, one sacrifice, and one hit by pitch.
Rainel Rosario (former Springfield-Monterrey) started in centerfield and batted fifth.  1-for-3 with two RBIs, two walks, and one strikeout.
Niko Vasquez (former Springfield-Monterrey) started at third base and batted eighth.  0-for-3 with one walk.

Monterrey beat Obregon 7-6
LMP Official Site Post Game

Ramon Urias (Memphis-Mochis) started at shortstop and batted third.  0-for-4 with one run, one walk, and one throwing error.
Carlos Soto (Peoria-Mochis) started at catcher and batted ninth.  1-for-3 at the plate.

Mochis beat Jalisco 14-3
LMP Official Site Post Game

Efren Navarro (former Memphis-Culiacan) started as designated hitter and batted fifth.  1-for-4 with one RBI and two strikeouts.

Culiacan beat Mexicali 4-0
LMP Official Site Post Game

Irving Lopez (Springfield-Hermosillo) started at shortstop and batted ninth.  0-for-4 with two strikeouts and grounded into one double play.

Mazatlan beat Hermosillo 5-3
LMP Official Site Post Game

Notes:
Tijuana hired Howard Johnson (former Texas MiLB hitting coach) as hitting coach: MiLB Official Site

Tuesday's Games:
Obregon (3-1) visits Monterrey (1-3) @ 7:30 PM CT
Jalisco (2-2) visits Mochis (2-2) @ 7:30 PM MT
Hermosillo (2-2) visits Mazatlan (2-2) @ 8:00 PM MT
Culiacan (3-1) visits Mexicali (1-3) @ 7:30 PM PT


Dominican League Round Robin:

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

Rangel Ravelo (St. Louis-Cibaenas) started at first base and batted third.  0-for-3 with two walks (one intentional) and assisted in one double play.
Yefri Perez (former MiLB signing-Cibaenas) entered late in the game as a pinch runner, stole one base and was caught stealing.

Cibaenas beat Escogido 6-5
LIDOM Official Site Post Game

Donovan Solano (former Memphis-Licey) started at third base and batted second.  2-for-3 at the plate.

Azucareros beat Licey 6-0
LIDOM Official Site Post Game

No Games Scheduled For Tuesday


Venezuelan League Playoffs:

Cesar Valera (former Palm Beach-Caribes) started at shortstop and batted third.  0-for-5 with two strikeouts.
Gabriel Lino (former Memphis-Caribes) started at catcher and batted ninth.  2-for-3 with one RBI, one run, one strikeout, and one passed ball.
Liarvis Breto (MiLB signing-Caribes) entered in the seventh and pitched one inning.  He allowed no hits or runs, and struck two out.  (p-s:13-9)(g/f:1-0)(ir-s:1-0)

Zulia beat Caribes 8-4
LVBP Official Site Post Game

Vicente Campos (former MiLB signing-Lara) entered in the sixth and pitched one inning.  He allowed two hits, one earned run, and one walk for the hold (2).  (p-s:21-11)(g/f:2-1)
Pedro Rodriguez (former MiLB signing-Lara) entered in the seventh and pitched 1.2 innings.  He allowed two hits, no runs, and struck one out for the hold (2).  (p-s:24-16)(g/f:0-1)

Ronny Cedeno (former MLB signing-Magallanes) started at second base and batted eighth.  2-for-4 with one run, one strikeout, and assisted in one double play.
Jorge Rondon (former St. Louis-Magallanes) entered in the sixth and pitched 1.2 innings.  He allowed two hits, one earned run, one walk, and struck one out.  (p-s:15-10)(g/f:2-1)(ir-s:2-1)

Lara beat Magallanes 8-6
LVBP Official Site Post Game

Edubray Ramos (former VSL-La Guaira) entered in the seventh and pitched one inning.  He allowed one hit and no runs.  (p-s:12-8)(g/f:2-1)

Wilfredo Tovar (former Memphis-Caracas) started at shortstop and batted third.  1-for-4 with one RBI, one run, and assisted in one double play.
Elniery Garcia (former Memphis-Caracas) started and pitched four innings.  He allowed four hits, four runs (two earned), one walk, and struck one out.  (p-s:51-31)(g/f:10-1)

La Guaira beat Caracas 9-4
LVBP Official Site Post Game

Notes:
Ildemaro Vargas (former Springfield-Lara) and other MLB affiliated players can't play in ballparks that were not approved by the MLB: El Emergente

Tuesday's Games:
Zulia (2-1) visits Caribes (1-2) @ 6:00 PM VET
Lara (2-1) visits Magallanes (1-2) @ 6:00 PM VET
La Guaira (2-1) visits Caracas (1-2) @ 6:00 PM VET


Puerto Rican League Playoffs:

Notes:
Games have been pushed back due to the earthquake: El Nuevo Dia

Tuesday's Games:
Santurce (3-0) visits Manati (0-3) @ 7:15 PM AST
Carolina (2-1) visits Mayaguez (1-2) @ 7:15 PM AST


Nicaraguan League Round Robin:

Edgard Montiel (former DSL-Chinandega) started and batted third.  0-for-3 with one RBI.

Chinandega beat Rivas 3-2
LBPN Official Site Post Game


Spring Training (February 11, 2020):

Notes:
Kwang-Hyun Kim (MLB signing) will begin pre-spring training workouts in Okinawa: Daniel Kim Twitter

Monday, January 6, 2020

Cardinals Winter League Notebook 1-6-2020: Fernando Salas Strikes Out One Over One Hitless/Scoreless Inning For The Save; Alex Mejia Doubles, Rangel Ravelo Singles Twice

Korean Baseball Organization:

Notes:
Kim Jae-Hwan (Doosan) failed to sign with MLB team: Yonhap News Agency


Mexican Pacific League Playoffs:

Alex Mejia (former St. Louis-Monterrey) started at shortstop and batted second.  1-for-4 with one double.
Rainel Rosario (former Springfield-Monterrey) started in centerfield and batted fifth.  1-for-4 with one run and one strikeout.
Niko Vasquez (former Springfield-Monterrey) started at third base and batted seventh.  0-for-4 with one strikeout and grounded into one double play.

Obregon beat Monterrey 7-1
LMP Official Site Post Game

Ramon Urias (Memphis-Mochis) started at shortstop and batted third.  1-for-3 with one run, one walk, one strikeout, and assisted in one double play.
Carlos Soto (Peoria-Mochis) started at catcher and batted ninth.  1-for-3 and allowed two stolen bases.

Jalisco beat Mochis 5-3
LMP Official Site Post Game

Efren Navarro (former Memphis-Culiacan) started as designated hitter and batted fifth.  1-for-3 with one hit by pitch.

Culiacan beat Mexicali 4-3
LMP Official Site Post Game

Irving Lopez (Springfield-Hermosillo) started at shortstop and batted ninth.  0-for-2 with one run and two hit by pitches.
Fernando Salas (former St. Louis-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:11-8)(g/f:0-2)

Hermosillo beat Mazatlan 6-3
LMP Official Site Post Game

Monday's Games:
Obregon (3-0) visits Monterrey (0-3) @ 7:30 PM CT
Jalisco (2-1) visits Mochis (1-2) @ 7:30 PM MT
Culiacan (2-1) visits Mexicali (1-2) @ 6:30 PM PT
Hermosillo (2-1) visits Mazatlan (1-2) @ 8:00 PM MT


Dominican League Round Robin:

Rangel Ravelo (St. Louis-Cibaenas) started as designated hitter and batted third.  2-for-4 with one strikeout.
Francisco Pena (former St. Louis-Cibaenas) started at catcher and batted ninth.  1-for-3 at the plate.

Azucareros beat Cibaenas 5-0
LIDOM Official Site Post Game

Alberto Triunfel (former Springfield-Escogido) entered late in the game at shortstop and batted leadoff.  0-for-1 with one strikeout and one fielding error.
Robelys Reyes (former Springfield-Escogido) entered late in the game in left field and batted fourth.  0-for-1 with one run.
Audry Perez (former St. Louis-Escogido) entered late in the game at catcher and batted eighth.  0-for-2 anf allowed one stolen base.

Donovan Solano (former Memphis-Licey) started at third base and batted second.  1-for-4 with one run, one hit by pitch, one strikeout, and one fielding error.

Licey beat Escogido 10-8
LIDOM Official Site Post Game

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


Venezuelan League Playoffs:

Monday's Games:
Zulia (1-1) visits Caribes (1-1) @ 6:00 PM VET
Lara (1-1) visits Magallanes (1-1) @ 6:00 PM VET
La Guaira (1-1) visits Caracas (1-1) @ 6:00 PM VET


Puerto Rican League Playoffs:

Yariel Gonzalez (Springfield-Mayaguez) entered late in the game as a pinch runner.

Anthony Garcia (former Memphis-Carolina) started in right field and batted leadoff.  1-for-3 with one intentional walk and one strikeout.

Carolina beat Mayaguez 1-0
LBPRC Official Site Post Game

No Games Scheduled For Monday


Nicaraguan League Round Robin:

Ronald Medrano (former GCL-Leon) started and pitched 1.1 innings.  He allowed two hits, four earned runs, three walks, and struck two out for the losing decision (0-1).

Rivas beat Leon 11-3
LBPN Official Site Post Game

Monday's Game:
Chinandega (4-3) visits Rivas (3-4) @ 6:00 PM


Panama League Championship:

Notes:
Chiriqui Astronauts beat Federals 5-4 to win the championship and will represent Panama in Caribbean Series: Panama League Official Twitter


Australian Baseball League:

Stats:
Shane Robinson (former St. Louis-Melbourne) has played in four games going 5-for-15 (.333) with one double, one RBI, six total bases, two runs, two walks, one stolen base, one strikeout, .412 OBP, .400 SLG, and .812 OPS.
Jeremy Martinez (former Memphis-Brisbane) has played in 25 games going 22-for-72 (.306) with two doubles, four home runs, 11 RBIs, 36 total bases, ten runs, 14 walks, ten strikeouts, .420 OBP, .500 SLG, and .920 OPS.
Pete Kozma (former St. Louis-Perth) has played in 28 games going 28-for-112 (.250) with two doubles, one home run, 16 RBIs, 33 total bases, 14 runs, nine walks, five stolen bases, 14 strikeouts, three caught stealing, .301 OBP, .295 SLG, and .595 OPS.
Mikey Reynolds (former Springfield-Adelaide) has played in 23 games going 21-for-90 (.233) with three doubles, one RBI, 24 total bases, 12 runs, seven walks, seven stolen bases, 15 strikeouts, two caught stealing, .286 OBP, .267 SLG, and .552 OPS.

Dustin Beggs (former 2014 draft selection-Adelaide) has made six starts (one complete game) posting a 3-2 record, 4.99 ERA, and 2.05 WHIP.  He's allowed 35 hits, 20 runs (17 earned), four home runs, seven walks, hit one batter, and struck 35 out over 30.2 innings.

Notes:
Jeremy Hazelbaker (former St. Louis) has signed to play with Adelaide: Adelaide Official Site


Caribbean Series (February 1, 2020):

Notes:
Cuba has accused Juan Puello Herrera of giving in to the U.S. and blocking them from attending the series this year: Listin Diario

Renteria brothers are very excited about being invited to the series: El Universal

Thursday, December 26, 2019

Cardinals Winter League Notebook 12-26-19: Niko Vasquez Singles & Hits A Solo Home Run In Doubleheader; Alex Mejia Singles Twice In Doubleheader; Irving Wilson Singles

Mexican Pacific League:

Alex Mejia (former St. Louis-Monterrey) started at shortstop and batted fifth.  1-for-3 with one strikeout, grounded into one double play, and two throwing errors.
Niko Vasquez (former Springfield-Monterrey) entered late in the game as a pinch hitter and batted eighth.  0-for-1 at the plate.

Mexicali beat Monterrey 2-0 in game one of doubleheader

Alex Mejia (former St. Louis-Monterrey) started at shortstop and batted sixth.  1-for-3 with one run.
Niko Vasquez (former Springfield-Monterrey) started at second base and batted seventh.  2-for-3 with one home run, one RBI, one run, and one strikeout.

Mexicali beat Monterrey 6-4 in game two of doubleheader
LMP Official Site Post Game

Efren Navarro (former Memphis-Culiacan) started as designated hitter and batted fifth.  0-for-3 with one walk and one strikeout.
Alexis Wilson (Peoria-Culiacan) started at catcher and batted eighth.  1-for-3 with one strikeout, assisted in one double play, and threw out three of five base runners.

Obregon beat Culiacan 5-1
LMP Official Site Post Game

Irving Lopez (Springfield-Hermosillo) started at shortstop and batted ninth.  0-for-3 with two strikeouts and assisted in three double plays.

Ramon Urias (Memphis-Mochis) started at shortstop and batted fourth.  0-for-4 with two strikeouts and assisted in one double play.
Carlos Soto (Peoria-Mochis) started at catcher and batted ninth.  0-for-3 with two strikeouts.

Hermosillo beat Mochis 4-0
LMP Official Site Post Game

Thursday's Games:
Guasave (24-37) visits Jalisco (37-25) @ 7:15 PM CT
Mexicali (31-31) visits Monterrey (24-38) @ 7:30 PM CT
Culiacan (33-28) visits Obregon (42-19) @ 8:10 PM CT
Hermosillo (35-25) visits Mochis (30-32) @ 7:30 PM MT
Mazatlan (29-33) visits Navojoa (22-39) @ 7:30 PM MT


Dominican League Round Robin:

Notes:
Lino Rivera (former Arkansas-Azucareros MGR) will return to the field to lead practices after his father passed away: Azucareros Official Site


Puerto Rican League:

Thursday's Games:
Manati (10-16) visits Carolina (16-11) @ 9:15 PM AST
Mayaguez (13-16) visits Caguas (10-16) @ 9:15 PM AST


Nicaragan League Round Robin:

Thursday's Game:
Leon (1-0) visits Rivas (0-1) @ 6:00 PM


Panama League:

Thursday's Games:
Chiriqui: Astronauts (11-8) visits Federals (13-6) @ 3:00 PM
Metro (7-12) visits Herrera (7-12) @ 7:00 PM


Australian Baseball League:

Saturday's Games:
Canberra (9-12) visits Geelong-Korea (8-13)
Melbourne (11-9) visits Brisbane (8-12)
Perth (12-8) visits Sydney (9-11)
Auckland (11-9) visits Adelaide (13-7)

Saturday, December 21, 2019

Cardinals Winter League Notebook 12-21-19: Eliezer Alfonzo Singles & Scores In Final Game; Jon Edwards Signs With Hanshin; Gabriel Lino Homers & Drives In Four Runs

Nippon Professional Baseball:

Notes:
Hanshin signed Jon Edwards (former Quad Cities) for 2020 season: Hanshin Twitter


Cuban League:

Notes:
New York-A signed 17-year old shortstop Osmany Fleitas Santana (Matanzas): El Nuevo Herald


Mexican Pacific League:

Fernando Salas (former St. Louis-Hermosillo) entered in the ninth and pitched one inning.  He allowed no hits or runs, and struck one out for the save (9).  (p-s:8-7)(g/f:2-0)

Hermosillo beat Mexicali 7-4
LMP Official Site Post Game

Carlos Soto (Peoria-Mochis) started at catcher and batted ninth.  1-for-2 and allowed one stolen base.
Hector Villalobos (former State College-Mochis) entered in the fourth and pitched 2.1 innings.  He allowed two hits, no runs, two walks, and struck two out.  (p-s:53-31)(g/f:3-1)(ir-s:2-2)

Guasave beat Mochis 6-1
LMP Official Site Post Game

Alex Mejia (former St. Louis-Monterrey) started at shortstop and batted third.  2-for-4 with one double, one run, one strikeout, grounded into one double playone throwing error, and assisted in one double play.

Efren Navarro (former Memphis-Culiacan) started at first base and batted fifth.  1-for-3 with one double, one run, grounded into one double play, and assisted in two double plays.
Alexis Wilson (Peoria-Culiacan) started at catcher and batted eighth.  1-for-3 with one RBI.
Mateo Gil (Johnson City-Culiacan) started at shortstop and batted ninth.  0-for-3 with two strikeouts, one throwing error, and assisted in one double play.

Culiacan beat Monterrey 3-1
LMP Official Site Post Game

Saturday's Games:
Mexicali (27-31) visits Hermosillo (34-23) @ 6:00 PM MT
Mochis (28-31) visits Guasave (24-34) @ 6:00 PM MT
Jalisco (35-24) visits Mazatlan (27-32) @ 6:00 PM MT
Monterrey (24-34) visits Culiacan (31-27) @ 6:05 PM MT
Navojoa (22-36) visits Obregon (39-15) @ 7:10 PM CT


Dominican League:

Final Regular Season Stats:
Robelys Reyes (former Springfield-Escogido) played in four games going 1-for-1 (1.000) with one double, two total bases, one run, one caught stealing, 1.000 OBP, 2.000 SLG, and 3.000 OPS.
Donovan Solano (former Memphis-Licey) played in eight games going 10-for-30 (.333) with three doubles, four RBIs, 13 total bases, six runs, one walk, six strikeouts, .364 OBP, .433 SLG, and .797 OPS.
Alberto Triunfel (former Springfield-Escogido) played in 16 games going 6-for-18 (.333) with one double, one RBI, seven total bases, three runs, two walks, four strikeouts, .400 OBP, .389 SLG, and .789 OPS.
Aramis Garcia (former 2011 draft selection-Azucareros) played in four games going 3-for-9 (.333) with one RBI, three total bases, one run, four strikeouts, .400 OBP, .333 SLG, and .733 OPS.
John Nogowski (Memphis-Cibaenas) played in 31 games going 36-for-114 (.316) with six doubles, four home runs, 22 RBIs, 54 total bases, 13 runs, 17 walks, one stolen base, 12 strikeouts, .413 OBP, .474 SLG, and .887 OPS.
Edmundo Sosa (St. Louis-Cibaenas) played in 43 games going 48-for-174 (.274) with seven doubles, three home runs, 14 RBIs, 64 total bases, 27 runs, seven walks, three stolen bases, 41 strikeouts, .332 OBP, .366 SLG, and .697 OPS.
Carlos Peguero (former Memphis-Cibao) played in seven games going 6-for-22 (.273) with three RBIs, six total bases, one run, three walks, one stolen base, eight strikeouts, .346 OBP, .273 SLG, and .619 OPS.
Rangel Ravelo (St. Louis-Cibaneas) played in 16 games going 13-for-48 (.271) with one double, one home run, eight RBIs, 17 total bases, four runs, 13 walks, nine strikeouts, .444 OBP, .354 SLG, and .799 OPS.
Eliezer Alvarez (former Springfield-Escogido) played in 21 games going 13-for-48 (.271) with three doubles, one triple, six RBIs, 18 total bases, ten runs, nine walks, four strikeouts, 15 strikeouts, .390 OBP, .375 SLG, and .765 OPS.
Alberto Rosario (former St. Louis-Estrellas) played in 11 games going 4-for-15 (.267) with two doubles, one RBI, six total bases, two runs, four strikeouts, .267 OBP, .400 SLG, and .667 OPS.
Jose Adolis Garcia (Memphis-Cibao) played in 17 games going 17-for-68 (.250) with four doubles, two triples, five RBIs, 25 total bases, four runs, one stolen base, 17 strikeouts, one caught stealing, .261 OBP, .368 SLG, and .629 OPS.
Magneuris Sierra (former St. Louis-Azucareros) played in 16 games going 11-for-47 (.234) with one double, one triple, one RBI, 14 total bases, seven runs, two stolen base, seven strikeouts, .250 OBP, .298 SLG, and .548 OPS.
Francisco Pena (former St. Louis-Cibaenas) played in 33 games going 22-for-97 (.227) with one double, two home runs, seven RBIs, 29 total bases, eight runs, six walks, one stolen base, 16 strikeouts, .283 OBP, .299 SLG, and .582 OPS.
Rainel Rosario (former Springfield-Cibaenas) played in 20 games going 12-for-58 (.207) with two doubles, two home runs, seven RBIs, 20 total bases, seven runs, three walks, one stolen base, 20 strikeouts, .246 OBP, .345 SLG, and .591 OPS.
Audry Perez (former St. Louis-Escogido) played in seven games going 1-for-6 (.167) with one double, two total bases, one run, two strikeouts, .167 OBP, .333 SLG, and .500 OPS.
Richy Pedroza (former Peoria-Escogido) played in nine games going 3-for-25 (.120) with one RBI, three total bases, four runs, seven walks, one stolen base, four strikeouts, .313 OBP, .120 SLG, and .433 OPS.
Yefri Perez (former MiLB signing-Cibaenas) played in 20 games going 0-for-12 (.000) with two runs, seven stolen bases, four strikeouts, and two caught stealing.
Johan Mieses (Memphis free agent-Azucareros) played in one game going 0-for-3 (.000) with one stikeout.
Eugenio Velez (former Memphis-Cibaenas) played in two games going 0-for-1 (.000) with one walk, one strikeout, .500 OBP, and .500 OPS.

Alex Fagalde (Springfield-Cibaenas) made three appearances (one start) posting a 0-0 record, 0.00 ERA, and 1.17 WHIP.  He allowed four hits, one unearned run, three walks, and struck three out over six innings.
Genesis Cabrera (St. Louis-Licey) made four appearances (three starts) posting a 0-0 record, 0.82 ERA, and 1.00 WHIP.  He allowed seven hits, one earned run, one home run, four walks, hit one batter, and struck 15 out over 11 innings.
Raul Valdes (former St. Louis-Azucareros) made ten starts posting a 5-2 record, 2.51 ERA, and 1.11 WHIP.  He allowed 46 hits, 19 runs (17 earned), one home run, 22 walks, and struck 30 out over 61 innings.
Evan MacLane (former St. Louis-Estrellas) made 13 starts posting a 3-4 record, 3.71 ERA, and 1.06 WHIP.  He allowed 49 hits, 24 runs (21 earned), eight home runs, five walks, hit three batters, and struck 35 out over 51 innings.
Hunter Cervenka (former Memphis-Cibaenas) made 13 relief appearances posting a 0-0 record, 4.15 ERA, 1.15 WHIP, and two holds.  He allowed nine hits, six earned runs, one home run, six walks, and struck 12 out over 13 innings.
Adalberto Mejia (former St. Louis-Cibao) made four starts posting a 0-2 record, 4.20 ERA, and 1.20 WHIP.  He allowed 14 hits, nine runs (seven earned), two home runs, four walks, hit one batter, and struck eight out over 15 innings.
Merandy Gonzalez (Springfield free agent-Azucareros) made two relief appearances posting a 0-0 record, 5.40 ERA, and 3.60 WHIP.  He allowed two hits, one earned run, four walks, and struck two out over 1.2 innings.
Mike Hauschild (former Memphis-Escogido) made five appearances (four starts) posting a 1-2 record, 5.59 ERA, and 1.55 WHIP.  He allowed 23 hits, 13 runs (12 earned), seven walks, hit two batters, and struck ten out over 19.1 innings.
Yeison Medina (former Springfield-Estrellas) made 15 relief appearances posting a 0-1 record, 8.59 ERA, 1.50 WHIP, and one hold.  He allowed seven hits, eight runs (seven earned), one home run, four walks, hit one batter, and struck seven out over 7.1 innings.
Ronnie Williams (Springfield-Cibaenas) made one relief appearance posting a0-0 record, *.** ERA, and *.** WHIP.  He allowed two hits, three earned runs, and one walk over 0.0 innings.

Notes:
Licey selected Evan MacLane (former St. Louis-Estrellas) in the playoff draft: LIDOM Official Site

Yasmany Tomas (Arizona) has signed to play for Escogido: Escogido Official Site

Round Robin: Saturday's Games:
Escogido (0-0) visits Licey (0-0) @ 5:00 PM AST
Cibaenas (0-0) visits Azucareros (0-0) @ 7:30 PM AST


Colombian League:

Notes:
Oscar Mercado (former Memphis) returned to Colombia to visit family for Christmas: El Universal


Venezuelan League:

Cesar Valera (former Palm Beach-Caribes) started at shortstop and batted third.  1-for-3 with one walk, one sacrifice, and assisted in two double plays.
Eliezer Alfonzo (former Peoria-Caribes) started as designated hitter and batted eighth.  1-for-3 with one run, one strikeout, and grounded into one double play.
Gabriel Lino (former Memphis-Caribes) started at catcher and batted ninth.  1-for-3 with one home run, four RBIs (three w/two-outs), and one run.

Caribes beat Zulia 10-6
LVBP Official Site Post Game

Elniery Garcia (former Memphis-Caracas) started and pitched five innings.  He allowed six hitsa, no runs, four walks, and struck four out for the winning decision (2-1).  (p-s:101-61)(g/f:3-4)

Caracas beat Margarita 9-1
LVBP Official Site Post Game

Pedro Rodriguez (former MiLB signing-Lara) entered in the sixth and pitched 1.2 innings.  He allowed two hits, no runs, and one balk.  (p-s:24-15)(g/f:3-1)
Vicente Campos (former MiLB signing-Lara) entered in the ninth and pitched to one batter.  He allowed one hit and no runs.  (p-s:5-3)(ir-s:2-1)

Wilfred Vivas (former GCL-Magallanes) entered late in the game as a pinch runner.
Ronny Cedeno (former MLB signing-Magallanes) started at second base and batted eighth.  1-for-4 with one two-out RBI.
Jorge Rondon (former St. Louis-Magallanes) entered in the fifth and pitched one inning.  He allowed no hits or runs, and one walk.  (p-s:9-4)(g/f:1-0)(ir-s:1-0)

Magallanes beat Lara 8-7
LVBP Official Site Post Game

Luis Bandes (former Johnson City-La Guaira) started as designated hitter and batted fifth.  1-for-3 with one run, one walk, and one strikeout.
Kristhiam Linares (former Springfield-La Guaira) entered in the seventh and pitched to one batter.  He allowed no hits or runs.  (p-s:3-2)(g/f:1-0)(ir-s:1-0)

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

Notes:
Oaxaca (LMP) released Miguel Socolovich (former St. Louis-Caracas): MiLB Official Site

Eliezer Alfonzo (former Peoria-Margarita/Caribes) talks about deciding his retirement: LVBP Official Site and Caribes Official Site and El Emergente

MLB lifted sanctions against Caracas, La Guaira, Zulia, Lara, Caribes, and Margarita, but kept in place on Magallanes and Aragua: Lider

Caracas had hoped to continue using Wilfredo Tovar (former Memphis-Caracas): El Emergente

Saturday's Games:
La Guaira (23-14) visits Aragua (17-20) @ 4:00 PM VET
Zulia (23-14) visits Caracas (16-19) @ 5:00 PM VET
Magallanes (17-19) visits Lara (19-18) @ 6:00 PM VET


Puerto Rican League:

Yariel Gonzalez (Springfield-Mayaguez) started at first base and batted sixth.  1-for-4 with one double, one run, and two strikeouts.

Mayaguez beat Manati 4-0
LBPRC Official Site Post Game

Anthony Garcia (former Memphis-Carolina) started as designated hitter and batted third.  1-for-2 with two walks.

Ronnie Williams (Springfield-Caguas) entered in the eighth and pitched to two batters.  He allowed two hits and no runs.

Caguas beat Carolina 1-0 in 10 innings
LBPRC Official Site Post Game

Notes:
Robinson Cancel (former Memphis-Mayaguez MGR) took over as manager for Mayaguez: Primera Hora

Saturday's Games:
Carolina (15-11) visits Manati (10-15) @ 10:00 AM AST
Caguas (10-14) visits Santurce (17-9) @ 6:15 PM AST


Nicaraguan League:

Isaac Silva (former Johnson City-Leon) pitched two innings and allowed two hits, no runs, and struck three out.

Rivas beat Leon 8-1

Edgard Montiel (former DSL-Chinandega) 1-for-2 at the plate.

Boer beat Chinandega 2-1


Australian Baseball League:

Mikey Reynolds (former Springfield-Adelaide) started at shortstop and batted third.  0-for-3 with one RBI and one strikeout.
Dustin Beggs (former 2014 draft selection-Adelaide) started and pitched 2.1 innings.  He allowed five hits, five earned runs, two home runs, three walks, threw one wild pitch, struck two out, and assisted in one double play.  (p-s:59-33)(g/f:2-2)

Pete Kozma (former St. Louis-Perth) started at shortstop and batted second.  2-for-5 with two stolen base and assisted in one double play.

Adelaide beat Perth 6-5 in game one of doubleheader

Mikey Reynolds (former Springfield-Adelaide) started at shortstop and batted third.  0-for-4 with two strikeouts.

Pete Kozma (former St. Louis-Perth) started at second base and batted second.  1-for-4 at the plate.

Adelaide beat Perth 3-0 in game two of doubleheader

Sunday's Games:
Brisbane (7-11) visits Canberra (7-11) for a doubleheader
Sydney (9-10) visits Auckland (10-9)
Geelong-Korea (8-11) visits Melbourne (10-9)
Adelaide (12-7) visits Perth (12-7)

Thursday, December 19, 2019

Cardinals Winter League Notebook 12-19-19: Tyler Herron Strikes Out Two & Holds Two Inherited Runners On Base Over Two & A Third Scoreless innings; Maikel Cleto Strikes Out Two Over Two Hitless/Scoreless Innings For The Win; Ronny Cedeno Collects Three Singles, One Home Run, & Two RBIs



Korean Baseball Organization:

Kim Ha-Seong (Kiwoom) has interested in jumping to the MLB: Korea Joongang Daily

Seung-Hwan Oh (former St. Louis) talked about Kim Kwang-Hyun (MLB signing): Yonhap News Agency


Mexican Pacific League:

Fernando Salas (former St. Louis-Hermosillo) entered in the tenth and pitched one inning.  He allowed two hits, no runs, and struck one out for the save (8).  (p-s:14-9)

Jesus Cruz (Memphis-Jalisco) entered in the seventh and pitched one inning.  He allowed two hits and no runs.  (p-s:12-9)(g/f:2-0)

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

Niko Vasquez (former Springfield-Monterrey) started at second base and batted fifth.  0-for-5 at the plate.
Alex Mejia (former St. Louis-Monterrey) started at shortstop and batted sixth.  3-for-5 with one double, one home run, one two-out RBI, and two runs.

Mazatlan beat Monterrey 7-6
LMP Official Site Post Game

Xavier Scruggs (former St. Louis-Obregon) started at first base and batted sixth.  0-for-4 with two strikeouts and assisted in two double plays.

Mochis beat Obregon 8-5
LMP Official Site Post Game

Efren Navarro (former Memphis-Culiacan) started as designated hitter and batted fifth.  1-for-5 with one double and three strikeouts.

Maikel Cleto (former St. Louis-Mexicali) entered in the 11th and pitched two innings.  He allowed no hits or runs, and struck two out for the winning decision (2-3).  (p-s:22-17)(g/f:1-2)

Mexicali beat Culiacan 2-1 in 12 innings
LMP Official Site Post Game

Thursday's Games:
Hermosillo (33-22) visits Jalisco (34-23) @ 7:15 PM CT
Mazatlan (26-31) visits Monterrey (23-33) @ 7:30 PM CT
Guasave (23-33) visits Navojoa (21-35) @ 7:30 PM MT
Obregon (37-19) visits Mochis (28-29) @ 7:30 PM MT
Culiacan (30-26) visits Mexicali (26-30) @ 7:30 PM PT


Dominican League:

Alberto Triunfel (former Springfield-Escogido) started at third base and batted ninth.  2-for-3 with one run, one walk, and one fielding error.

Aramis Garcia (former 2011 draft selection-Azucareros) started at catcher and batted third.  2-for-3 with one RBI, one run, and one strikeout.

Azucareros beat Escogido 8-7
LIDOM Official Site Post Game

Donovan Solano (former Memphis-Licey) started at third base and batted third.  2-for-3 with two runs and one strikeout.

Licey beat Cibao 8-0
LIDOM Official Site Post Game

Notes:
Jorge Ebro makes a case for Miami to pick up Jose Adolis Garcia (Memphis-Cibao): El Nuevo Herald

Thursday's Games:
Cibaenas (24-25) visits Licey (26-23) @ 7:15 PM AST
Estrellas (20-29) visits Cibao (20-29) @ 7:30 PM AST


Venezuelan League:

Cesar Valera (former Palm Beach-Caribes) started at shortstop and batted third.  1-for-3 with one walk, was picked off, one fielding error, and assisted in one double play.
Gabriel Lino (former Memphis-Caribes) started at catcher and batted eighth.  1-for-3 with two runs, one walk, one passed ball, and threw out one base runner.
Juan Gonzalez (former Memphis-Caribes) entered in the ninth and pitched one inning.  He allowed no hits or runs, and struck one out.  (p-s:19-11)(g/f:2-0)

Caribes beat Zulia 6-0
LVBP Official Site Post Game

Kender Villegas (former Palm Beach-Margarita) entered in the sixth and pitched 1.2 innings.  He allowed three hits, one unearned run, and one walk.  (p-s:24-16)(g/f:1-1)(ir-s:2-0)

Ronny Cedeno (former MLB signing-Magallanes) started at second base and batted seventh.  4-for-4 with one home run, two RBIs, and one run.
Jorge Rondon (former St. Louis-Magallanes) entered in the fifth and pitched 1.1 innings.  He allowed one hit, one earned run, one home run, threw one wild pitch, one fielding error, and struck one out.  (p-s:23-14)(g/f:1-2)(ir-s:2-0)

Margarita beat Magallanes 8-4
LVBP Official Site Post Game

Williams Perez (Springfield free agent-Lara) started and pitched three innings.  He allowed seven hits, five earned runs, three walks, hit one batter, and struck four out for the losing decision (1-2).  (p-s:68-41)(g/f:2-0)
Pedro Rodriguez (former MiLB signing-Lara) entered in the eighth and pitched to three batters.  He allowed no hits or runs, one walk, and struck one out.  (p-s:8-4)(ir-s:1-0)

Luis Bandes (former Johnson City-La Guaira) started as designated hitter and batted fifth.  1-for-4 with one strikeout.

La Guaira beat Lara 6-0
LVBP Official Site Post Game

Wilfredo Tovar (former Memphis-Caracas) started at shortstop and batted leadoff.  1-for-3 with one run and one walk.
Jose Garcia (former Memphis-Caracas) started in left field and batted eighth.  0-for-2 with one strikeout and one outfield assist.

Aragua beat Caracas 6-3
LVBP Official Site Post Game

Notes:
Wilfredo Tovar (former Memphis-Caracas) has come to an agreement with Minnesota, but has not yet signed: LVBP Official Site

Eliezer Alfonzo (former Peoria-Margarita) will officially retire on Friday: LVBP Official Site

Vicente Campos (former MiLB signing-Lara) will get an opportunity to close out games: LVBP Official Site

Thursday's Games:
Zulia (23-12) visits Caribes (18-20) @ 6:00 PM VET
Margarita (13-24) visits Aragua (16-19) @ 6:00 PM VET
Lara (19-16) visits La Guaira (22-13) @ 6:00 PM VET


Puerto Rican League:

Tyler Herron (former Springfield-Caguas) entered in the fifth and pitched 2.1 innings.  He allowed no hits or runs, one walk, and struck two out.  (g/f:5-0)(ir-s:2-0)

Santurce beat Caguas 2-1
LBPRC Official Site Post Game

Anthony Garcia (former Memphis-Carolina) started as designated hitter and batted third.  0-for-2 with one run, two walks, one strikeout, and grounded into one double play.

Yariel Gonzalez (Springfield-Mayaguez) started at first base and batted seventh.  0-for-4 with two strikeouts.

Carolina beat Mayaguez 4-1
LBPRC Official Site Post Game

Thursday's Games:
Manati (9-13) visits Carolina (14-9) @ 9:15 PM AST
Mayaguez (11-14) visits Santurce (16-9) @ 9:15 PM AST


Nicaraguan League:

Edgard Montiel (former DSL-Chinandega) started and batted third.  One run and two walks.

Chinandega beat Leon 13-5
LBPN Official Site Post Game

Thursday's Games:
Boer (9-19) visits Chinandega (13-15) @ 6:00 PM
Rivas (17-11) visits Leon (17-11) @ 6:00 PM


Australian Baseball League:

Jeremy Martinez (former Memphis-Brisbane) started at catcher and batted sixth.  1-for-4, one missed catch error, and threw out one of two base runners.

Canberra beat Brisbane 8-3

Friday's Games:
Sydney (9-8) visits Auckland (8-9)
Brisbane (7-10) visits Canberra (6-11)
Geelong-Korea (7-10) visits Melbourne (9-8)
Adelaide (10-6) visits Perth (11-5)

Monday, December 16, 2019

Cardinals Winter League Notebook 12-16-19: Xavier Scruggs Walks, Homers, & Drives In Three Runs; Starlin Rodriguez Knocks In Three Runs; Isaac Silva Strikes Out Two Over Six Scoreless Innings For The Win

Nippon Professional Baseball

Notes:
Softbank signed Wladimir Balentien (former Yakult) to a two-year deal: NPB On Reddit Twitter


Mexican Pacific League:

Alex Mejia (former St. Louis-Monterrey) started at shortstop and batted seventh.  2-for-4 with two RBIs (one w/two-outs), one intentional walk, and assisted in one double play.

Monterrey beat Guasave 8-4

Efren Navarro (former Memphis-Culiacan) started at first base and batted fifth.  0-for-4 with one RBI, two strikeouts, and assisted in two double plays.
Alexis Wilson (Peoria-Culiacan) started at catcher and batted eighth.  0-for-4 with one ground into double play.
Mateo Gil (Johnson City-Culiacan) started at shortstop and batted ninth.  1-for-4 with one stolen base, one strikeout, one throwing error, and assisted in two double plays.

Mochis beat Culiacan 6-3
LMP Official Site Post Game

Jesus Cruz (Memphis-Jalisco) entered in the eighth and pitched one inning.  He allowed one hit, no runs, and struck one out.  (p-s:13-11)(g/f:1-0)

Xavier Scruggs (former St. Louis-Obregon) started in left field and batted fifth.  1-for-2 with one home run, three RBIs, two runs, one walk, and one sac fly.

Obregon beat Jalisco 5-4
LMP Official Site Post Game

No Games Scheduled For Monday


Dominican League:

Monday's Games:
Azucareros (31-16) visits Licey (25-21) @ 7:15 PM AST
Cibaenas (22-25) visits Estrellas (20-27) @ 7:30 PM AST
Escogido (24-23) visits Cibao (18-28) @ 7:30 PM AST


Colombian League:

Wilmer Alvarado (former Johnson City-Monteria) doubled in one run: Monteria Official Twitter

Starlin Rodriguez (former Springfield-Sincelejo) drove in three runs as Sincelejo beat Barranquilla 15-5: Sincelejo Official Twitter

Enrique Perez (Johnson City-Barranquilla) allowed two runs over four innings in the start: Barranquilla Official Twitter


Venezuelan League:

Cesar Valera (former Palm Beach-Caribes) entered late in the game as designated hitter and batted eighth.  1-for-2 at the plate.

Wilfredo Tovar (former Memphis-Caracas) started at shortstop and batted leadoff.  2-for-4 with one home run, one RBI, and one run.
Miguel Socolovich (former St. Louis-Caracas) entered in the eighth and pitched 1.1 innings.  He allowed one hit, no runs, and one walk for the save (5).  (p-s:26-16)(g/f:3-1)(ir-s:1-0)

Caracas beat Caribes 3-2
LVBP Official Site Post Game

Ronny Cedeno (former MLB signing-Magallanes) started at second base and batted seventh.  0-for-4 with one strikeout and assisted in one double play.

Magallanes beat Zulia 5-1
LVBP Official Site Post Game

Luis Bandes (former Johnson City-La Guaira) entered late in the game as a pinch hitter and batted ninth.  1-for-1 at the plate.

Vicente Campos (former MiLB signing-Lara) entered in the seventh and pitched one inning.  He allowed no hits or runs, and struck one out for the hold (9).  (p-s:10-7)(g/f:1-1)(ir-s:3-1)
Pedro Rodriguez (former MiLB signing-Lara) entered in the ninth and pitched to six batters.  He allowed four hits and five runs (four earned) for the losing decision (0-3).  (p-s:30-22)(g/f:1-1)

La Guaira beat Lara 6-5
LVBP Official Site Post Game

Notes:
Vicente Campos (former MiLB signing-Lara) talks about how effective he has been this season: Lider

Lara is still confident in Pedro Rodriguez (former MiLB signing-Lara) as closer despite his recent struggle: El Emergente

Wilfredo Tovar (former Memphis-Caracas) talks about making adjustments at the plate: Meridiano

Monday's Games:
Magallanes (16-18) visits Zulia (23-10) @ 4:00 PM VET
Caribes (17-19) visits La Guaira (20-13) @ 6:00 PM VET
Aragua (15-18) visits Margarita (11-24) @ 6:00 PM VET


Puerto Rican League:

Jonathan Rodriguez (former Memphis-Manatai) started in left field and batted ninth.  1-for-4 with one double and three strikeouts.

Mayaguez beat Manati 8-4
LBPRC Official Site Post Game

Anthony Garcia (former Memphis-Carolina) started as designated hitter and batted third.  1-for-4 with one two-out RBI and one strikeout.

Ronnie Williams (Springfield-Caguas) entered in the seventh and pitched to four batters.  He allowed two hits, one earned run, one walk, threw two wild pitches, and struck one out for the blown save (1).

Carolina beat Caguas 2-1
LBPRC Official Site Post Game

Notes:
Yadier Molina (St. Louis-Carolina) would like to play one more All-Star Game, win one more Gold Glove, and play in the next World Baseball Classic: El Nuevo Dia

No Games Scheduled For Monday


Nicaraguan League:

Edgard Montiel (former DSL-Chinandega) started and batted third.  1-for-2 with three runs and three walks.

Chinandega beat Rivas 11-6
LBPN Official Site Post Game

Isaac Silva (former Johnson City-Leon) started and pitched six innings.  He allowed five hits, no runs, five walks (one intentional), and struck two out for the winning decision (3-1).

Leon beat Boer 4-1
LBPN Official Site Post Game

No Games Scheduled For Monday


Panama League:

Wilfredo Pereira (Peoria-Astronauts) entered in the fifth and pitched 2.1 innings.  He allowed three hits, two earned runs, one walk, and struck one out.

Allen Cordoba (former Johnson City-Herrera) started in outfield and batted leadoff.  0-for-5 at the plate.

Chiriqui Astonauts beat Herrera 9-6
Panama League Official Site Post Game

J.R. Davis (former Peoria-Metro) started at second base and batted leadoff.  1-for-4 at the plate.
Jonathan Rivera (former Johnson City-Metro) started in outfield and batted second.  0-for-4 at the plate.
Enrique Saldana (Rule 5 selection-Metro) entered in the eighth and pitched one inning.  He allowed one hit, one earned run, and struck one out.

Chiriqui Federals beat Metro 5-0
Panama League Official Site Post Game

No Games Scheduled For Monday


Australian Baseball League:

Stats:
Jeremy Martinez (former Memphis-Brisbane) has played in 14 games going 11-for-35 (.314) with one double, two home runs, six RBIs, 18 total bases, four runs, nine walks, four strikeouts, .455 OBP, .514 SLG, and .969 OPS.
Mikey Reynolds (former Springfield-Adeliade) has played in 15 games going 17-for-60 (.283) with two doubles, 19 total bases, 11 runs, six walks, seven stolen bases, nine strikeouts, one caught stealing, .348 OBP, .317 SLG, and .665 OPS.
Pete Kozma (former St. Louis-Perth) has played in 16 games going 13-for-60 (.217) with one double, seven RBIs, 14 total bases, seven runs, seven walks, one stolen base, ten strikeouts, two caught stealing, .290 OBP, .233 SLG, and .523 OPS.

Dustin Beggs (former 2014  draft selection-Adelaide) has made four starts posting a 2-2 record, 4.64 ERA, and 1.27 WHIP.  He's allowed 26 hits, 14 runs (11 earned), one home run, three walks, hit one batter, and struck 20 out over 21.1 innings.

Sunday, December 15, 2019

Cardinals Winter League Notebook 12-15-19: St. Louis Signed Venezuelan RHP Omar Yanez; Amaury Cazana Runner Up In Home Run Derby; Jose Leger Takes Over As Interim Manager For Escogido



Chinese Professional Baseball:

Notes:
17-year old RHP Lee Chen-Hsun will undergo Tommy John surgery: CPBL Stats


Cuban League:

Notes:
Rumors are saying SS-2B Ricardo Ramos (Santiago) and SS Leoanis Molina (Santiago) have defected: Yirsandy Rodriguez Twitter


Mexican Pacific League:

Niko Vasquez (former Springfield-Monterrey) started at second base and batted sixth.  0-for-2 with one run, one walk, and one fielding error.
Alex Mejia (former St. Louis-Monterrey) started at shortstop and batted seventh.  1-for-3 with one strikeout.

Guasave beat Monterrey 6-2 in game one of doubleheader

Niko Vasquez (former Springfield-Monterrey) started at second base and batted second.  0-for-3 with one walk.
Alex Mejia (former St. Louis-Monterrey) started at shortstop and batted seventh.  2-for-3 with one double, one RBI, and one run.

Monterrey beat Guasave 3-1 in game two of doubleheader
LMP Official Site Post Game

Fernando Salas (former St. Louis-Hermosillo) entered in the ninth and pitched one inning.  He allowed no hits or runs, one walk, and struck one out.  (p-s:21-13)(g/f:2-0)

Navojoa beat Hermosillo 7-6 in 10 innings
LMP Official Site Post Game

Carlos Soto (Peoria-Mochis) started at catcher and batted ninth.  1-for-2 with one run and one walk.

Efren Navarro (former Memphis-Culiacan) started as designated hitter and batted fifth.  1-for-3 with one home run, two RBIs, one run, one walk, and one strikeout.
Alexis Wilson (Peoria-Culiacan) started at cartcher and batted ninth.  0-for-1 with one run, one walk, one sacrifice, and threw out two of three base runners.

Culiacan beat Mochis 6-4
LMP Official Site Post Game

Xavier Scruggs (former St. Louis-Obregon) started in left field and batted fifth.  1-for-5 with one RBI and three strikeouts.

Obregon beat Jalisco 6-5
LMP Official Site Post Game

Sunday's Games:
Navojoa (19-34) visits Hermosillo (32-20) @ 5:00 PM MT
Monterrey (21-32) visits Guasave (22-31) @ 5:00 PM MT
Mochis (26-28) visits Culiacan (29-24) @ 5:05 PM MT
Jalisco (33-21) visits Obregon (35-18) @ 6:10 PM CT
Mexicali (24-29) visits Mazatlan (25-29) @ 6:00 PM MT


Dominican League:

Donovan Solano (former Memphis-Licey) started at shortstop and batted fifth.  2-for-5 with two double and one run.

Richy Pedroza (former Peoria-Escogido) started at shortstop and batted leadoff.  0-for-4 with one walk, one strikeout, and assisted in one double play.

Licey beat Escogido 8-2
LIDOM Official Site Post Game

Carlos Peguero (former Memphis-Cibao) started in right field and batted fourth.  2-for-4 with one run, one walk, one stolen base, one strikeout, and one throwing error.
Jose Adolis Garcia (Memphis-Cibao) started in left field and batted fifth.  3-for-5 with two doubles, one run, one stolen base, one strikeout, one outfield assist, and assisted in one double play.

Edmundo Sosa (St. Louis-Cibaenas) started at shortstop and batted second.  0-for-4 with one run, one walk, two strikeouts, and assisted in one double play.
Yefri Perez (former MiLB signing-Cibaenas) entered late in the game as a pinch runner and stole one base.
Rangel Ravelo (St. Louis-Cibaenas) started at first base and batted fifth.  0-for-4 with one intentional walk.
Francisco Pena (former St. Louis-Cibaenas) started at catcher and batted ninth.  1-for-2 with one double, one RBI, two runs, two walks, one strikeout, one passed ball, and allowed two stolen bases.
Alex Fagalde (Springfield-Cibaenas) entered in the sixth and pitched one inning.  He allowed one hit, no runs, and struck one out.  (g/f:0-1)

Cibaenas beat Cibao 8-7
Bengaleses Post Game

Notes:
Jose Leger (St. Louis DSL Field Coordinator) is taking over as interim manager: Escogido Official Site

Sunday's Games:
Cibaenas (22-25) visits Licey (25-21) @ 5:00 PM AST
Estrellas (20-27) visits Cibao (18-28) @ 5:00 PM AST
Escogido (24-23) visits Azucareros (31-16) @ 5:00 PM AST


Meridana League:

Notes:
Amaury Cazana (former Memphis-UADY) hit 15 home runs in the first round of the Home Run Derby, for third most: Meridana League Official Twitter and Meridana League Official Twitter

Cazana then his eight, the most, in the second round: Meridana League Official Twitter

Cazana came up short in the final round: Meridana League Official Twitter


Venezuelan League:

Kristhiam Linares (former Springfield-La Guaira) entered in the sixth and pitched to one batter.  He allowed no hits or runs.  (p-s:5-3)(g/f:0-1)

Vicente Campos (former MiLB signing-Lara) entered in the seventh and pitched to two batters.  He allowed no hits or runs for the hold (8).  (p-s:4-2)(g/f:0-1)(ir-s:1-0)
Pedro Rodriguez (former MiLB signing-Lara) entered in the ninth and pitched to one batter.  He allowed no hits or runs, and struck one out for the save (8).  (p-s:3-3)(ir-s:2-0)

Lara beat La Guaira 4-0
LVBP Official Site Post Game

Cesar Valera (former Palm Beach-Caribes) started in left field and batted fifth.  1-for-3 with one run, one hit by pitch, and one caught stealing/pickoff.
Gabriel Lino (former Memphis-Caribes) started at catcher and batted ninth.  1-for-3 at the plate.

Wilfredo Tovar (former Memphis-Caracas) started at shortstop and batted second.  0-for-5 with two strikeouts and one throwing erro.
Jose Garcia (former Memphis-Caracas) entered late in the game as a pinch runner.

Caribes beat Caracas 4-2
LVBP Official Site Post Game

Ronny Cedeno (former MLB signing-Magallanes) started at second base and batted second.  0-for-5 with two strikeouts and assisted in one double play.

Magallanes beat Zulia 7-4
LVBP Official Site Post Game

Notes:
St. Louis signed now 17-year old Venezuelan RHP Omar Yanez: St. Louis Official Site

Sunday's Games:
Caribes (17-18) visits Caracas (14-18) @ 1:00 PM VET
Magallanes (15-18) visits Zulia (23-9) @ 4:00 PM VET
Aragua (14-18) visits Margarita (11-23) @ 5:00 PM VET
La Guaira (19-13) visits Lara (18-14) @ 6:00 PM VET


Puerto Rican League:

Jonathan Rodriguez (former Memphis-Manati) entered late in the game in right field and batted fifth.  0-for-1 at the plate.

Santurce beat Manati 9-2
LBPRC Official Site Post Game

Notes:
Yadier Molina (St. Louis-Carolina) says his fingers and legs are fine, and that he would like to retire as a Cardinal: Primera Hora

There was a good turnout for Molina's Foundation 4 event in Puerto Rico on Saturday: Primera Hora and El Nuevo Dia

Sunday's Games:
Manati (8-12) visits Mayaguez (9-13) @ 6:00 PM AST
Carolina (12-9) visits Caguas (9-11) @ 6:15 PM AST


Nicaraguan League:

Edgard Montiel (former DSL-Chinandega) started and batted third.  1-for-4 with one walk.

Rivas beat Chinandega 6-3
LBPN Official Site Post Game

Ronald Medrano (former GCL-Leon) started and pitched 5.1 innings.  He allowed five hits, three earned runs, two walks, and struck four out.

Leon beat Boer 4-3
LBPN Official Site Post Game

Sunday's Games:
Leon (16-9) visits Boer (8-17) @ 4:00 PM
Chinandega (10-15) visits Rivas (16-9) @ 4:00 PM


Australian Baseball League:

Mikey Reynolds (former Springfield-Adelaide) started at shortstop and batted third.  3-for-5 with two stolen bases and one strikeout.

Adelaide beat Melbourne 9-7

Pete Kozma (former St. Louis-Perth) started at shortstop and batted second.  1-for-4 with one run, two strikeouts, one missed catch error, and assisted in one double play.

Perth beat Geelong-Korea 7-3

No Games Scheduled Until Thursday

Friday, December 6, 2019

Cardinals Winter League Notebook 12-6-19: Will Changarotty Pitched Six Scoreless Innings For The Win; Francisco Pena & Cesar Valera Each Hit Solo Home Runs; St. Louis Pulls Justin Williams From LMP

Mexican Pacific League:

Ramon Urias (Memphis-Mochis) started at shortstop and batted second.  1-for-5 with one two-out RBI, one run, one strikeout, and assisted in one double play.

Alex Mejia (former St. Louis-Monterrey) started at shortstop and batted third.  0-for-4 with one RBI, one run, one walk, one stolen base, and one strikeout.
Niko Vasquez (former Springfield-Monterrey) started as designated hitter and batted seventh.  0-for-2 with one run and two walks.

Monterrey beat Mochis 10-9
LMP Official Site Post Game

Jesus Cruz (Memphis-Jalisco) entered in the seventh and pitched one inning.  He allowed one hit, two earned runs, one home run, hit one batter, and struck two out.  (p-s:23-17)

Navojoa beat Jalisco 8-5
LMP Official Site Post Game

Efren Navarro (former Memphis-Culiacan) started as designated hitter and batted fifth.  0-for-3 with one run, one walk, and two strikeouts.

Culiacan beat Guasave 5-1
LMP Official Site Post Game

Fernando Salas (former St. Louis-Hermosillo) entered in the ninth and pitched one inning.  He allowed two hits and no runs for the save (4).  (p-s:14-10)(g/f:0-2)

Hermosillo beat Mazatlan 4-1
LMP Official Site Post Game

Xavier Scruggs (former St. Louis-Mexicali) started at first base and batted fourth.  0-for-4 with one strikeout.

Obregon beat Mexicali 4-0
LMP Official Site Post Game

Notes:
St. Louis has pulled Justin Williams (Memphis-Mexicali) from playing longer in LMP: Mexicali Official Site and At Bat (this site mentioned)

Friday's Games:
Culiacan (25-20) visits Jalisco (29-17) @ 7:15 PM CT
Monterrey (20-25) visits Obregon (29-16) @ 8:10 PM CT
Mexicali (20-25) visits Hermosillo (27-17) @ 7:30 PM MT
Navojoa (17-28) visits Mochis (20-26) @ 7:30 PM MT
Mazatlan (19-27) visits Guasave (20-25) @ 7:30 PM MT


Dominican League:

Richy Pedroza (former Peoria-Escogido) started at shortstop and batted leadoff.  1-for-4 with one run.
Mike Hauschild (former Memphis-Escogido) entered in the fifth and pitched three innings.  He allowed one hit, one earned run, and one walk.  (g/f:7-2)

Azucareros beat Escogido 5-4
LIDOM Official Site Post Game

Jose Adolis Garcia (Memphis-Cibao) started in left field and batted fifth,  1-for-4 with two strikeouts.

Alberto Rosario (former St. Louis-Estrellas) entered late in the game at catcher.

Estrellas beat Cibao 5-4
LIDOM Official Site Post Game

Donovan Solano (former Memphis-Licey) started at shortstop and batted second.  0-for-4 with one run, one hit by pitch, one strikeout, one throwing error, and assisted in one double play.

Edmundo Sosa (St. Louis-Cibaenas) started at shortstop and batted leadoff.  0-for-3 with one strikeout.
Yefri Perez (former MiLB signing-Cibaenas) entered late in the game in centerfield and batted third.  0-for-2 at the plate.
Rainel Rosario (former Springfield-Cibaenas) started in left field and batted eighth.  1-for-4 at the plate.
Francisco Pena (former St. Louis-Cibaenas) started at catcher and batted ninth.  1-for-3 with one home run, one RBI, and one strikeout.

Licey beat Cibaenas 15-3
LIDOM Official Site Post Game

Friday's Games:
Escogido (22-20) visits Licey (22-20) @ 7:15 PM AST
Cibaenas (21-21) visits Cibao (17-25) @ 7:30 PM AST
Estrellas (18-24) visits Azucareros (26-16) @ 7:30 PM AST


Colombian League:

Notes:
Will Changarotty (former State College-Barranquilla) pitched six scoreless frames and earned the win as Barranquilla beat Santa Maria 4-1: LPBCol Twitter

Ramon Ulacio (former GCL-Barranquilla) pitched a scoreless inning: Barranquilla Official Twitter


Venezuelan League:

Kender Villegas (former Palm Beach-Margarita) entered in the fourth and pitched to three batters.  He allowed one hit and one unearned run.  (p-s:11-9)(g/f:2-0)(ir-s:2-2)

Zulia beat Margarita 8-2 in game two of doubleheader
LVBP Official Site Post Game

Cesar Valera (former Palm Beach-Caribes) started in left field and moved to third base, batting third.  1-for-3 with one home run, one RBI, and one run.
Gabriel Lino (former Memphis-Caribes) entered late in the game at catcher.

Caribes beat Lara 3-1 in game one of doubleheader

Vicente Campos (former MiLB signing-Lara) entered in the fourth and pitched one inning.  He allowed two hits, one earned run, and one walk.  (p-s:19-12)(g/f:1-1)(ir-s:1-0)
Pedro Rodriguez (former MiLB signing-Lara) entered in the sixth and pitched to two batters.  He allowed no hits or runs.  (p-s:9-7)

Cesar Valera (former Palm Beach-Caribes) started at third base and batted third.  0-for-2 with one sacrifice.
Gabriel Lino (former Memphis-Caribes) started at catcher and batted seventh.  1-for-3 at the plate.

Caribes beat Lara 5-3 in game two of doubleheader
LVBP Official Site Post Game

Jose Calero (former GCL-Aragua) entered in the fourth and pitched one inning.  He allowed two hits, one earned run, and struck one out.  (p-s:19-12)(g/f:1-1)(ir-s:2-1)

La Guaira beat Aragua 7-5
LVBP Official Site Post Game

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


Puerto Rican League:

Yariel Gonzalez (Springfield-Mayaguez) entered late in the game as a pinch hitter and batted eighth.  0-for-1 at the plate.

Mayaguez beat Manati 6-5 in 13 innings in game one of doubleheader

Yariel Gonzalez (Springfield-Mayaguez) started in left field and batted sixth.  0-for-4 with one strikeout.

Manati beat Mayaguez 3-2 in game two of doubleheader
LBPRC Official Site Post Game

Friday's Games:
Manati (4-10) visits Caguas (7-5) @ 9:15 PM AST
Carolina (8-7) visits Mayaguez (8-7) @ 9:15 PM AST


Nicaraguan League:

Edgard Montiel (former DSL-Chinandega) started and batted third.  0-for-4 with two strikeouts.

Rivas beat Chinandega 11-1
LBPN Official Site Post Game

Friday's Games:
Boer (4-13) visits Chinandega (7-10) @ 6:00 PM
Rivas (13-4) visits Leon (10-7) @ 6:00 PM


Australian Baseball League:

Mikey Reynolds (former Springfield-Adelaide) started at shortstop and batted third.  1-for-5 with three runs, one walk, and assisted in one double play.

Adelaide beat Geelong-Korea 25-4

Pete Kozma (former St. Louis-Perth) started at second base and batted second.  1-for-4 with one strikeout.

Melbourne beat Perth 3-1

Jeremy Martinez (former Memphis-Brisbane) started at catcher and batted seventh.  1-for-4 with one strikeout.

Sydney beat Brisbane 1-0

Saturday's Games:
Perth (6-3) visits Melbourne (7-2) for a doubleheader
Brisbane (4-5) visits Sydney (5-4) for a doubleheader
Canberra (4-6) visits Auckland (2-8)
Adelaide (6-4) visits Geelong-Korea (4-6)

Sunday, December 1, 2019

Cardinals Winter League Notebook 12-1-19: Jose Adolis Garcia Doubles, Triples, & Drives In Three Runs; Justin Williams Singles Twice, Walks Three Times, & Knocks In Two Runs In Doubleheader; Edgard Montiel Collects One Single & Two RBIs

Mexican Pacific League:

Alex Mejia (former St. Louis-Monterrey) started at shortstop and batted second.  2-for-4 with one run, one fielding error, and assisted in one double play.
Niko Vasquez (former Springfield-Monterrey) started as designated hitter and batted sixth.  0-for-4 with three strikeouts.

Jesus Cruz (Memphis-Jalisco) entered in the ninth and pitched to three batters.  He allowed no hits or runs, one intentional walk, threw one wild pitch, and struck two out for the winning decision (1-0).  (p-s:14-6)(ir-s:2-0)

Jalisco beat Monterrey 5-2
LMP Official Site Post Game

Xavier Scruggs (former St. Louis-Mexicali) started at first base and batted fourth.  1-for-4 with one double, one run, two strikeouts, and assisted in two double plays.
Justin Williams (Memphis-Mexicali) started in left field and batted fifth.  1-for-2 with two RBIs and two walks.

Ramon Urias (Memphis-Mochis) started at shortstop and batted third.  0-for-4 with three strikeouts.
Hector Villalobos (former State College-Mochis) entered in the sixth and pitched two innings.  He allowed two hits, no runs, one walk, and struck one out.  (p-s:35-19)(g/f:2-2)(ir-s:2-1)

Mexicali beat Mochis 6-0 in game one of doubleheader

Xavier Scruggs (former St. Louis-Mexicali) staeted at first base and batted fourth.  0-for-3 with two strikeouts.
Justin Williams (Memphis-Mexicali) started in left field and batted fourth.  1-for-2 with one run and one walk.
Maikel Cleto (former St. Louis-Mexicali) entered in the seventh and pitched to one batter.  He allowed one hit, one earned run, and one home run for the losing decision (0-2).  (p-s:6-3)

Ramon Urias (Memphis-Mochis) started at shortstop and batted third.  1-for-3 with one home run, one two-out RBI, and one run.

Mochis beat Mexicali 3-2 in game two of doubleheader
LMP Official Site Post Game

Irving Lopez (Springfield-Hermosillo) started at second base and batted ninth.  0-for-1 with one walk.

Guasave beat Hermosillo 6-1
LMP Official Site Post Game

Sunday's Games:
Monterrey (18-23) visits Jalisco (27-15) @ 3:15 PM CT
Mexicali (19-22) visits Mochis (19-23) @ 5:00 PM MT
Guasave (18-23) visits Hermosillo (25-15) @ 5:00 PM MT
Culiacan (22-19) visits Navojoa (15-26) @ 5:00 PM MT
Mazatlan (18-24) visits Obregon (25-16) @ 6:10 PM CT


Dominican League:

Eliezer Alvarez (former Springfield-Escogido) entered late in the game in left field and batted seventh.  0-for-1 with two runs and one walk.

Escogido beat Licey 5-2
LIDOM Official Site Post Game

Rangel Ravelo (St. Louis-Cibaenas) started at first base and batted fourth.  0-for-3 with two strikeouts.

Cibaenas beat Azucareros 2-0
LIDOM Official Site Post Game

Jose Adolis Garcia (Memphis-Cibao) started in right field and batted fourth.  2-for-4 with one double, one triple, three RBIs, two strikeouts, and one outfield assist.

Estrellas beat Cibao 4-3
LIDOM Official Site Post Game

Notes:
Edmundo Sosa (St. Louis-Cibaenas) was removed from the active roster with injury and added Rainel Rosario (former Springfield-Cibaenas): Cibaenas Official Twitter

Sunday's Games:
Cibaenas (20-18) visits Escogido (20-18) @ 4:00 PM AST
Licey (19-19) visits Cibao (17-21) @ 5:00 PM AST
Azucareros (22-16) visits Estrellas (16-22) @ 5:00 PM AST


Colombian League:

Pedro Echemendia (former Memphis-Monteria) earned the loss as Barranquilla beat Monteria 5-3: Barranquilla Official Twitter


Venezuelan League:

Wilfredo Tovar (former Memphis-Caracas) started at shortstop and batted second.  1-for-3 and assisted in two double plays.
Jose Garcia (former Memphis-Caracas) started in left field and batted ninth.  0-for-3 with one strikeout.

Lara beat Caracas 11-0
LVBP Official Site Post Game

Cesar Valera (former Palm Beach-Caribes) started in centerfield and batted second.  0-for-2 with one run, two hit by pitches, and one throwing error.
Gabriel Lino (former Memphis-Caribes) started at catcher and batted eighth.  1-for-4 with one home run, three two-out RBIs, one run, and assisted in one double play.

Zulia beat Caribes 9-4
LVBP Official Site Post Game

Wilfred Vivas (former GCL-Magallanes) entered late in the game at shortstop.
Ronny Cedeno (former MLB signing-Magallanes) started as designated hitter and batted seventh.  0-for-3 with one strikeout.

Aragua beat Magallanes 5-4
LVBP Official Site Post Game

Luis Bandes (former Johnson City-La Guaira) entered late in the game as designated hitter and batted sixth.  3-for-4 with one double, one RBI, and one run.

Kender Villegas (former Palm Beach-Margarita) entered in the eighth and pitched to one batter.  He allowed no hits or runs, hit one batter, and was ejected.  (p-s:3-0)

La Guaira beat Margarita 22-7
LVBP Official Site Post Game

Notes:
Cesar Valera (former Palm Beach-Caribes) is excited about the way he is playing and reaction by the fans: LVBP Official Site

Vicente Campos (former MiLB signing-Lara) is a reliable arm in the bullpen: LVBP Official Site

Sunday's Games:
Magallanes (8-14) visits Caracas (8-13) @ 1:00 PM VET
Caribes (9-14) visits Zulia (15-6) for a doubleheader beginning @ 4:00 PM VET
Aragua (11-10) visits Lara (15-7) @ 4:00 PM VET
La Guaira (12-9) visits Margarita (9-14) @ 6:00 PM VET


Puerto Rican League:

Tyler Herron (former Springfield-Caguas) entered in the ninth and pitched one inning.  He allowed one hit, one earned run, and threw one wild pitch.  (g/f:2-1)

Yariel Gonzalez (Springfield-Mayaguez) started at first base and batted sixth.  0-for-3 with one RBI, one walk, and assisted in one double play.

Caguas beat Mayaguez 6-1
LBPRC Official Site Post Game

Sunday's Games:
Santurce (5-5) visits Manati (3-7) for a doubleheader beginning @ 1:30 PM AST
Caguas (5-4) visits Carolina (7-4) for a doubleheader beginning @ 7:00 PM AST


Nicaraguan League:

Ronald Medrano (former GCL-Leon) entered in the fifth and pitched two-thirds of an inning.  He allowed three hits, two earned runs, one walk, and struck one out.

Edgard Montiel (former DSL-Chinandega) started and batted third.  1-for-4 with two RBIs.

Chinandega beat Leon 5-4
LBPN Official Site Post Game

Sunday's Games:
Boer (2-11) visits Chinandega (7-5) @ 4:00 PM
Rivas (9-3) visits Leon (7-6) @ 4:00 PM


Australian Baseball League:

Mikey Reynolds (former Springfield-Adelaide) started at shortstop and batted second.  1-for-4 with two strikeouts.

Adelaide beat Sydney 7-4

Pete Kozma (former St. Louis-Perth) started at second base and batted second.  0-for-5 and assisted in two double plays.

Canberra beat Perth 10-6

No Games Scheduled Until Thursday


Panama League:

Allen Cordoba (former Johnson City-Herrera) started as designated hitter and batted fourth.  0-for-2 with one strikeout.

Chiriqui beat Herrera 1-0
Panama League Official Site Post Game

Sunday's Games:
Metro (2-0) visits Herrera (0-3) @ 1:00 PM
Chiriqui: Astronautas (2-1) visits Federales (1-1) @ 4:00 PM