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Monday, January 13, 2020

Cardinals Winter League Notebook 1-13-2020: Jose Almarante Strikes Out Four & Allows One Run Over Seven Innings For The Win; Cesar Valera Singles Twice, Triples, Walks, & Drives In One Run; Carlos Soto Injured But Invited To St. Louis Big League Camp

Mexican Pacific League Semifinals:

Ramon Urias (Memphis-Mochis) started at shortstop and batted third.  1-for-4 with one double, one two-out RBI, and one walk.

Efren Navarro (former Memphis-Culiacan) started in left field and batted fifth.  0-for-3 with two strikeouts.

Culiacan beat Mochis 6-4
LMP Official Site Post Game

Notes:
Ramon Urias (Memphis-Mochis) talks about the upcoming spring training: Bambino Sedano Twitter

Carlos Soto (Peoria-Mochis) will miss rest of season with Mochis due to injury but has been invited to St. Louis' big league camp: Fernando Ballestros Twitter

Monday's Games:
Mazatlan (0-1) visits Obregon (1-0) @ 8:10 PM CT
Mochis (0-1) visits Culiacan (1-0) @ 7:35 PM MT


Dominican League Round Robin:

Rangel Ravelo (St. Louis-Cibaenas) started at first base and batted third.  1-for-3 with one walk and one stolen base.
Yefri Perez (former MiLB signing-Cibaenas) entered late in the game as a pinch runner, stole one base, and scored.
Francisco Pena (former St. Louis-Cibaenas) started at catcher and batted eighth.  1-for-3 with one home run, one RBI, one run, and one walk.

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

Cibaenas beat Escogido 2-1
LIDOM Official Site Post Game

Donovan Solano (former Memphis-Licey) started at third base and batted fifth.  1-for-4 with one double, one run, one strikeout, and assisted in one double play.

Azucareros beat Licey 6-1
LIDOM Official Site Post Game

Monday's Games:
Cibaenas (7-8) visits Licey (7-8) @ 7:15 PM AST
Escogido (5-10) visits Azucareros (11-4) @ 7:30 PM AST


Colombian League Championship:

Notes:
Jose Almarante (former Memphis-Monteria) started and pitched seven innings allowing six hits, one run, and struck out four for the winning decision as Monteria beat Barranquilla 8-1: El Universal


Venezuelan League Playoffs:

Ildemaro Vargas (former Springfield-Lara) started at second base and batted leadoff.  2-for-5 with one double, one RBI, and assisted in two double plays.
Williams Perez (Springfield free agent-Lara) started and pitched 6.1 innings.  He allowed two hits, two earned runs, three walks, threw one wild pitch, and struck three out for the winning decision (1-0).  (p-s:82-53)(g/f:10-0)
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 (1).  (p-s:7-5)(ir-s:2-0)

Lara beat Zulia 7-3
LVBP Official Site Post Game

Cesar Valera (former Palm Beach-Caribes) started in left field and moved to third base, batting fifth.  3-for-4 with one triple, one two-out RBI, three runs, and one walk.
Gabriel Lino (former Memphis-Caribes) started at catcher and batted eighth.  0-for-4 with one walk and one strikeout.
Liarvis Breto (MiLB signing-Caribes) entered in the eighth and pitched one inning.  He allowed one hit and no runs.  (p-s:15-10)(g/f:0-2)

Luis Bandes (former Johnson City-La Guaira) entered late in the game as a pinch hitter and batted ninth.  0-for-1 at the plate.

Caribes beat La Guaira 11-2
LVBP Official Site Post Game

Notes:
Jorge Rondon (former St. Louis-Magallanes) was added to the Caribes roster due to injury: El Emergente

Monday's Games:
Zulia (0-1) visits Lara (1-0) @ 6:00 PM VET
Caribes (1-0) visits La Guaira (0-1) @ 6:00 PM VET


Puerto Rican League Semifinals:

Yariel Gonzalez (Springfield-Mayaguez) started at first base and batted eighth.  0-for-4 with one intentional walk and assisted in one double play.

Anthony Garcia (former Memphis-Carolina) started in left field and batted leadoff.  0-for-4 with two walks (one intentional) and three strikeouts.

Mayaguez beat Carolina 2-1 in 12 innings
LBPRC Official Site Post Game

Monday's Game:
Carolina (2-3) visits Mayaguez (3-2) @ 6:00 PM AST


Nicaraguan League Championship:

Edgard Montiel (former DSL-Chinandega) started as designated hitter and batted third.  1-for-5 with two strikeouts.

Leon beat Chinandega 9-2
LBPN Official Site Post Game

No Game Scheduled For Monday


Australian Baseball League:

Stats:
Jeremy Martinez (former Memphis-Brisbane) has played in 25-for-78 (.321) with four doubles, four home runs, 12 RBIs, 41 total bases, 13 runs, 16 walks, ten strikeouts, .438 OBP, .526 SLG, and .963 OPS.
Shane Robinson (former St. Louis-Melbourne) has played in eight games going 10-for-32 (.313) with one double, one home run, three RBIs, 14 total bases, four runs, three walks, one stolen base, one strikeout, .371 OBP, .438 SLG, and .809 OPS.
Pete Kozma (former St. Louis-Perth) has played in 32 games going 32-for-126 (.254) with two doubles, two home runs, 18 RBIs, 40 total bases, 16 runs, nine walks, six stolen bases, 16 strikeouts, three caught stealing, .304 OBP, .317 SLG, and .622 OPS.
Mikey Reynolds (former Springfield-Adelaide) has played in 27 games going 23-for-104 (.221) with three doubles, one RBI, 26 total bases, 13 runs, nine walks, nine strikeouts, 16 strikeouts, two caught stealing, .281 OBP, .250 SLG, and .531 OPS.
Jeremy Hazelbaker (former St. Louis-Adelaide) has played in four games going 1-for-12 (.083) with one double, one RBI, two total bases, one run, one walk, six strikeouts, .214 OBP, .167 SLG, and .381 OPS.

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

Saturday, January 4, 2020

Cardinals Winter League Notebook 1-4-2020: Harold Arauz Strikes Out Three Over Eight Scoreless Innings For The Win; Evan MacLane Strikes Out Two Over Five Scoreless Innings For The Win; Jeremy Martinez Singles, Homers, & Drives In Two Runs

Mexican Pacific League Playoffs:

Ramon Urias (Memphis-Mochis) started at shortstop and batted third.  1-for-3 with two runs, two walks, two strikeouts, and assisted in one double play.
Carlos Soto (Peoria-Mochis) entered late in the game at catcher and batted ninth.  One RBI, one walk, one sac fly, and one caught stealing.

Mochis beat Jalisco 11-5
LMP Official Site Post Game

Alex Mejia (former St. Louis-Monterrey) started at shortstop and batted second.  0-for-3 with one sacrifice and one strikeout.
Rainel Rosario (former Springfield-Monterrey) started in centerfield and batted third.  0-for-3 with one RBI, one sac fly, and one strikeout.
Niko Vasquez (former Springfield-Monterrey) started at third base and batted seventh.  0-for-3 with one hit by pitch.

Obregon beat Monterrey 5-2
LMP Official Site Post Game

Irving Lopez (Springfield-Hermosillo) started at shortstop and batted eighth.  1-for-4 with one strikeout, one throwing error, and assisted in one double play.
Fernando Salas (former St. Louis-Hermosillo) entered in the ninth and pitched one inning.  He allowed one hit, one unearned run, and one walk for the losing decision (0-1).  (p-s:16-10)(g/f:1-2)

Mazatlan beat Hermosillo 4-3
LMP Official Site Post Game

Efren Navarro (former Memphis-Culiacan) started as designated hitter and batted fifth.  0-for-3 with one strikeout.

Mexicali beat Culiacan 2-0
LMP Official Site Post Game

No Games Scheduled For Saturday


Dominican League Round Robin:

Raul Valdes (former St. Louis-Azucareros) started and pitched five innings.  He allowed three hits, two earned runs, one home run, six walks, and struck three out.  (g/f:4-5)

Alberto Triunfel (former Springfield-Escogido) entered late in the game at second base.

Escogido beat Azucareros 3-2
LIDOM Official Site Post Game

Donovan Solano (former Memphis-Licey) started at third base and batted second.  0-for-4 at the plate.
Evan MacLane (former St. Louis-Licey) started and pitchedc five innings.  He allowed two hits, no runs, one walk, and struck two out for the winning decision (1-0).  (g/f:5-5)

Rangel Ravelo (St. Louis-Cibaenas) started at first base and batted third.  0-for-3 with one walk, one strikeout, and assisted in one double play.
Francisco Pena (former St. Louis-Cibaenas) started at catcher and batted ninth.  0-for-1 with one walk and allowed one stolen base.

Licey beat Cibaenas 2-0
LIDOM Official Site Post Game

Notes:
Lino Rivera (former Arkansas-Azucareros MGR) was fined for his actions in Friday's game: El Caribe

Saturday's Games:
Cibaenas (2-6) visits Escogido (4-4) @ 2:30 PM AST
Licey (6-2) visits Azucareros (4-4) @ 7:30 PM AST


Colombian League:

Notes:
Starlin Rodriguez (former Springfield-Sincelejo) scored one run as Monteria beat Sincelejo 7-6: LPBCol Twitter


Venezuelan League Playoffs:

Cesar Valera (former Palm Beach-Caribes) started in left field and batted third.  2-for-3 with one sacrifice.
Liarvis Breto (MiLB signing-Caribes) entered in the sixth and pitched to three batters.  He allowed one hit, one earned run, one walk, and hit one batter.  (p-s:13-5)

Zulia beat Caribes 6-0
LVBP Official Site Post Game

Wilfredo Tovar (former Memphis-Caracas) started at shortstop and batted third.  2-for-4 with one RBI, one stolen base, and one strikeout.

Edubray Ramos (former VSL-La Guaira) entered in the sixth and pitched one inning.  He allowed no hits or runs.  (p-s:12-8)(g/f:1-0)

La Guaira beat Caracas 7-3
LVBP Official Site Post Game

Ronny Cedeno (former MLB signing-Magallanes) started at second base and batted eighth.  2-for-6 at the plate.
Jorge Rondon (former St. Louis-Magallanes) entered in the sixth and pitched 1.1 innings.  He allowed no hits or runs, and one walk.  (p-s:15-8)(g/f:3-0)(ir-s:1-0)

Ildemaro Vargas (former Springfield-Lara) started at second base and batted second.  1-for-5 with one walk and one strikeout.
Nestor Molina (former MiLB signing-Lara) started and pitched five innings.  He allowed seven hits, two earned runs, one walk, and struck one out.  (p-s:81-51)(g/f:5-5)
Vicente Campos (former MiLB signing-Lara) entered in the sixth and pitched one inning.  He allowed two hits, two earned runs, one walk, and threw one wild pitch for the blown save (1).  (p-s:21-13)(g/f:0-2)
Pedro Rodriguez (former MiLB signing-Lara) entered in the eighth and pitched one inning.  He allowed one hit, no runs, and struck one out.  (p-s:12-9)(g/f:1-1)

Magallanes beat Lara 7-5 in 11 innings
LVBP Official Site Post Game

Notes:
Juan Gonzalez (former Memphis-Caribes) was removed from the active roster: Caribes Official Site

Miguel Socolovich (former St. Louis-Caracas) is on the active roster but still unavailable: El Emergente

Saturday's Games:
Caracas (0-1) visits La Guaira (1-0) @ 3:00 PM VET
Caribes (0-1) visits Zulia (1-0) @ 6:00 PM VET
Magallanes (1-0) visits Lara (0-1) @ 6:00 PM VET


Puerto Rican League Playoffs:

Hector Hernandez (former Palm Beach-Santurce) started and pitched 5.1 innings.  He allowed eight hits, two earned runs, and struck four out for the winning decision (1-0).  (g/f:5-5)

Santurce beat Manati 3-2
LBPRC Official Site Post Game

Yariel Gonzalez (Springfield-Mayaguez) started in right field and batted fifth.  0-for-3 with one strikeout.

Anthony Garcia (former Memphis-Carolina) started in right field and batted leadoff.  0-for-3 with one hit by pitch.

Carolina beat Mayaguez 4-3 in 12 innings
LBPRC Official Site Post Game

Saturday's Games:
Santurce (1-0) visits Manati (0-1) @ 12:15 PM AST
Carolina (1-0) visits Mayaguez (0-1) @ 7:15 PM AST


Nicaraguan League Round Robin:

Isaac Silva (former Johnson City-Leon) started and pitched 2.1 innings.  He allowed four hits, five earned runs, three walks (one intentional), and struck two out for the losing decision (0-1).

Rivas beat Leon 8-3
LBPN Official Site Post Game

Saturday's Game:
Chinandega (4-2) visits Leon (3-3) @ 4:00 PM


Panama League Playoffs:

Notes:
Harold Arauz (former Memphis-Chiriqui Astronauts) started and pitched innings allowing seven hits, no runs, one walk, and struck three out for the winning decision as Astronauts beat Federals 1-0: Panama League Official Site


Australian Baseball League:

Pete Kozma (former St. Louis-Perth) started at shortstop and batted second.  1-for-3 with one run.

Perth beat Brisbane 9-1 in game one of doubleheader

Jeremy Martinez (former Memphis-Brisbane) started at catcher and batted fourth.  2-for-3 with one home run, two two-out RBIs, one run, and threw out one of two base runners.

Pete Kozma (former St. Louis-Perth) started at second base and batted second.  2-for-5 with one run.

Brisbane beat Perth 4-3 in game two of doubleheader

Shane Robinson (former St. Louis-Melbourne) started in centerfield and batted second.  0-for-3 with one walk.

Melbourne beat Sydney 6-5

Sunday's Games:
Geelong-Korea (9-18) visits Auckland (15-12)
Adelaide (16-8) visits Canberra (11-13)
Sydney (11-16) visits Melbourne (15-12)
Brisbane (11-16) visits Perth (17-10)

Wednesday, January 1, 2020

Cardinals Winter League Notebook 1-1-2020: Final Regular Season Stats For Mateo Gil, Irving Lopez, Alexis Wilson, Ramon Urias, Jesus Cruz; Edmundo Sosa Completes Contract In LIDOM; Ildemaro Vargas Rumored To Be Joining Lara After Ban Lifted On LVBP

Chinese Professional Baseball League:

Notes:
Chinatrust named Chien-Ming Wang (Fubon) guest coach: CPBL Stats


Mexican Pacific League:

Final Regular Season Stats:
Mateo Gil (Johnson City-Culiacan) played in six games going 4-for-13 (.308) with two doubles, six total bases, one run, two stolen bases, six strikeouts, .308 OBP, .462 SLG, and .769 OPS.
Justin Williams (Memphis-Mexicali) played in 31 games going 33-for-122 (.270) with eight doubles, one triple, two home runs, 17 RBIs, 49 total bases, eight runs, 14 walks, three stolen bases, 22 strikeouts, .346 OBP, .402 SLG, and .747 OPS.
Alex Mejia (former St. Louis-Monterrey) played in 24 games going 24-for-91 (.264) with four doubles, one home runs, seven RBIs, 31 total bases, nine runs, eight walks, one stolen base, 12 strikeouts, one caught stealing, .323 OBP, .341 SLG, and .664 OPS.
Efren Navarro (former Memphis-Culiacan) played in 24 games going 22-for-85 (.259) with four doubles, two home runs, ten RBIs, 32 total bases, 13 runs, 13 walks, 23 strikeouts, .354 OBP, .376 SLG, and .730 OPS.
Irving Lopez (Springfield-Hermosillo) played in 46 games going 36-for-147 (.245) with six doubles, seven RBIs, 42 total bases, 18 runs, 12 walks, two stolen bases, 23 strikeouts, .304 OBP, .286 SLG, and .590 OPS.
Alexis Wilson (Peoria-Culiacan) played in 38 games going 25-for-104 (.240) with three doubles, one home run, 11 RBIs, 31 total bases, 14 runs, nine walks, two stolen bases, 11 strikeouts, one caught stealing, .298 OBP, .298 SLG, and .596 OPS.
Niko Vasquez (former Springfield-Monterrey) played in 60 games going 45-for-192 (.234) with three doubles, five home runs, 18 RBIs, 63 total bases, 23 runs, 48 strikeouts, four caught stealing, .361 OBP, .328 SLG, and .689 OPS.
Xavier Scruggs (former St. Louis-Mexicali) played in 38 games going 31-for-138 (.225) with five doubles, seven home runs, 14 RBIs, 57 total bases, 18 runs, 19 walks, 42 strikeouts, three caught stealing, .331 OBP, .413 SLG, and .744 OPS.
Iker Franco (former Springfield-Obregon) played in eight games going 3-for-14 (.214) with three total bases, three strikeouts, .214 OBP, .214 SLG, and .429 OPS.
Ramon Urias (Memphis-Mochis) played in 29 games going 22-for-108 (.204) with two doubles, four home runs, 11 RBIs, 36 total bases, 14 runs, seven walks, 23 strikeouts, .264 OBP, .333 SLG, and .598 OPS.
Carlos Soto (Peoria-Mochis) played in 35 games going 17-for-93 (.183) with four doubles, five RBIs, 21 total bases, seven runs, 11 walks, one stolen base, 34 strikeouts, two caught stealing, .283 OBP, .226 SLG, and .509 OPS.
Xavier Scruggs (former St. Louis-Obregon) played in seven games going 3-for-26 (.115) with one home run, four RBIs, six total bases, four runs, two walks, ten strikeouts, .172 OBP, .231 SLG, and .403 OPS.

Fernando Salas (former St. Louis-Hermosillo) made 22 relief appearances posting a 0-0 record, 0.00 ERA, 0.82 WHIP, three holds, and 11 saves.  He allowed 14 hits, no runs, four walks, and struck 23 out over 22 innings.
Hector Soto (Johnson City-Mochis) made one relief appearance posting a 0-0 record, 0.00 ERA, and 3.00 WHIP.  He allowed no hits or runs, one walk, and struck one out over 0.1 innings.
Chris Ellis (Memphis-Monterrey) made 19 relief appearances posting a 2-0 record, 0.47 ERA, 0.63 WHIP, seven holds, and one save.  He allowed seven hits, one earned run, five walks, hit one batter, and struck 21 out over 19 innings.
Maikel Cleto (former St. Louis-Mexicali) made 14 relief appearances posting a 2-3 record, 2.03 ERA, 1.35 WHIP, three holds, and one save.  He allowed ten hits, three earned runs, one home run, eight walks, and struck 18 out over 13.1 innings.
Jesus Cruz (Memphis-Jalisco) made 15 relief appearances posting a 1-0 record, 5.52 ERA, 1.43 WHIP, four holds, and one save.  He allowed 16 hits, ten runs (nine earned), three home runs, five walks, hit two batters, and struck 14 out over 14.2 innings.
Hector Villalobos (former State College-Mochis) made ten relief appearances posting a 0-0 record, 5.91 ERA, and 1.88 WHIP.  He allowed 14 hits, seven earned runs, two home runs, six walks, hit one batter, and struck nine out over 10.2 innings.
Jose Calero (former GCL-Jalisco) made three appearances (two starts) posting a 0-1 record, 7.71 ERA, and 1.71 WHIP.  He allowed seven hits, six earned runs, one home run, five walks, hit one batter, and struck nine out over seven innings.
Trevor Megill (former 2014 draft selection-Mexicali) made nine relief appearances posting a 0-1 record, 8.00 ERA, 2.00 WHIP, and three saves.  He allowed 11 hits, eight earned runs, seven walks, and struck 14 out over nine innings.

No Games Scheduled For Wednesday


Dominican League Round Robin:

Stats:
Rangel Ravelo (St. Louis-Cibaenas) has played in six games going 7-for-25 (.280) with two doublesl, two home runs, four RBIs, 15 total bases, four runs, one walk, four strikeouts, .308 OBP, .600 SLG, and .908 OPS.
Aramis Garcia (former 2011 draft selection-Azucareros) has played in three games going 3-for-12 (.250) with one home run, two RBIs, six total bases, one run, three strikeouts, .250 OBP, .500 SLG, and .750 OPS.
Edmundo Sosa (St. Louis-Cibaenas) has played in five games going 3-for-14 (.214) with one triple, one RBI, five total bases, three runs, two walks, three strikeouts, .313 OBP, .357 SLG, and .670 OPS.
Audry Perez (former St. Louis-Escogido) has played in two games going 1-for-5 (.200) with one total base, one strikeout, .200 OBP, .200 SLG, and .400 OPS.
Francisco Pena (former St. Louis-Cibaenas) has played in four games going 2-for-11 (.182) with two total bases, one walk, three strikeouts, .250 OBP, .182 SLG, and .432 OPS.
Alberto Triunfel (former Springfield-Escogido) has played in two games going 0-for-1 (.000).
Yefri Perez (former MiLB signing-Cibaenas) has played in one game and stole one base.
Robelys Reyes (former Springfield-Escogido) has played in one game stealing one base and getting caught once.

Evan MacLane (former St. Louis-Licey) has made one relief appearance posting a 0-0 record, 0.00 ERA, and 0.43 WHIP.  He's allowed one hit, no runs, and struck one out over 2.1 innings.
Raul Valdes (former St. Louis-Azucareros) has made two starts posting a 1-0 record, 1.46 ERA, and 1.30 WHIP.  He's allowed 12 hits, two earned runs, four walks, and struck seven out over 12.1 innings.
Genesis Cabrera (St. Louis-Licey) has made one start posting a 0-1 record, 9.82 ERA, and 1.64 WHIP.  He's allowed four hits, five runs (four earned), two walks, hit one batter, and struck one out over 3.2 innings.

Notes:
Edmundo Sosa (St. Louis-Cibaenas) has completed his contract with Cibaenas, Misael Silverio joins from Caguas (LBPRC): Luiggi es Santo Domingo Este Twitter

No Games Scheduled For Wednesday


Venezuelan League:

Notes:
The banned on MLB/MiLB players in the LVBP will be lifted on Friday: Listin Diario

Ildemaro Vargas (former Springfield-Lara) is rumored to join Lara for the postseason: El Emergente

No Games Scheduled For Wednesday

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)

Monday, December 9, 2019

Cardinals Winter League Notebook 12-9-19: Elniery Garcia Strikes Out Three Over Four Scoreless Innings For The Win; Edgard Montiel Collects Three Singles, Two Walks, & Two RBIs; Ivan Maldonado Strikes Out Three & Allows One Run Over Five Innings

Mexican Pacific League:

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

Jalisco beat Culiacan 2-1
LMP Official Site Post Game

Fernando Salas (former St. Louis-Hermosillo) entered in the ninth and pitched one inning.  He allowed one hit, no runs, and struck two out.  (p-s:16-12)(g/f:1-0)

Hermosillo beat Mexicali 8-3
LMP Official Site Post Game

Carlos Soto (Peoria-Mochis) started at catcher and batted eighth.  1-for-3 with one double, one run, one stolen base, one strikeout, one throwing error, and allowed one stolen base.

Mochis beat Navojoa 4-1
LMP Official Site Post Game

Alex Mejia (former St. Louis-Mexicali) started at shortstop and batted second.  0-for-3 with one walk.
Niko Vasquez (former Springfield-Mexicali) started as designated hitter and batted fifth.  1-for-3 with one sacrifice.

Obregon beat Monterrey 1-0
LMP Official Site Post Game

No Games Scheduled For Monday


Dominican League:

Notes:
Carlos Martinez (St. Louis-Cibaenas) and Julio Lugo (former St. Louis) were at the LIDOM Legends game: Listin Diario


Colombian League:

Notes:
Sincelejo traded Dewin Perez (former Peoria) to Barranquilla: Sincelejo Official Twitter


Venezuelan League:

Luis Bandes (former Johnson City-La Guaira) entered late in the game at first base and batted sixth.  1-for-1 with one RBI.
Kristhiam Linares (former Springfield-La Guaira) entered in the sixth and pitched to three batters.  He allowed two hits, one earned run, and one home run for the hold (6).  (p-s:15-7)(g/f:1-0)

Margarita beat La Guaira 7-5 in 10 innings
LVBP Official Site Post Game

Wilfredo Tovar (former Memphis-Caracas) started at shortstop and batted second.  3-for-5 with two RBIs, two runs, and assisted in one double play.
Jose Garcia (former Memphis-Caracas) started in left field and batted ninth.  1-for-5 with one run.
Elniery Garcia (former Memphis-Caracas) entered in the third and pitched four innings.  He allowed two hits, no runs, one walk, and struck three out for the winning decision (1-0).  (p-s:54-34)(g/f:7-0)
Miguel Socolovich (former St. Louis-Caracas) entered in the ninth and pitched to one batter.  He allowed no hits or runs for the save (3).  (p-s:3-2)(ir-s:3-0)

Williams Perez (Springfield free agent-Lara) started and pitched two innings.  He allowed seven hits, seven earned runs, one home run, one walk, and struck three out for the losing decision (1-1).  (p-s:48-29)(g/f:1-0)
Vicente Campos (former MiLB signing-Lara) entered in the seventh and pitched two innings.  He allowed one hit, no runs, and struck one out.  (p-s:13-9)(g/f:2-0)

Caracas beat Lara 9-4
LVBP Official Site Post Game

Ronny Cedeno (former MLB signing-Magallanes) started at second base and batted second.  0-for-2 with one sacrifice, one strikeout, and assisted in one double play.
Wilfred Vivas (former GCL-Magallanes) entered late in the game at shortstop and batted second.  One sacrifice at the plate.
Jorge Rondon (former St. Louis-Magallanes) entered in the fifth and pitched to two batters.  He allowed one hit and no runs.  (p-s:5-4)(g/f:1-0)(ir-s:1-0)

Cesar Valera (former Palm Beach-Caribes) started in left field and batted third.  1-for-4 with one run, one walk, and one strikeout.
Gabriel Lino (former Memphis-Caribes) staeted at catcher and batted eighth.  0-for-3 with one intentional walk, one strikeout, and threw out one of two base runners.

Magallanes beat Caribes 7-3
LVBP Official Site Post Game

Monday's Games:
Margarita (10-19) visits Caracas (12-15) @ 6:00 PM VET
Magallanes (11-17) visits Caribes (14-16) @ 6:00 PM VET
La Guaira (17-10) visits Aragua (11-16) @ 6:00 PM VET


Puerto Rican League:

Yariel Gonzalez (Springfield-Mayaguez) entered late in the game at first base and batted eighth.  0-for-1 with one strikeout.

Santurce beat Mayaguez 3-2 in game one of doubleheader

Yariel Gonzalez (Springfield-Mayaguez) started in left field and batted seventh.  1-for-3 with one ground into double play.

Santurce beat Mayaguez 6-3 in  game two of doubleheader
LBPRC Official Site Post Game

Ivan Maldonado (former MiLB tryout-Caguas) started and pitched five innings.  He allowed three hits, one earned run, one walk, and struck three out.  (g/f:8-3)

Manati beat Caguas 5-2 in game two of doubleheader
LBPRC Official Site Post Game

Monday's Game:
Carolina (9-8) visits Manati (7-10) @ 1:05 PM AST


Nicaraguan League:

Edgard Montiel (former DSL-Chinandega) started and batted third.  3-for-3 with two RBIs, one run, and two walks.

Chinandega beat Boer 10-5
LBPN Official Site Post Game

Monday's Games:
Rivas (13-6) visits Leon (12-7) @ 6:00 PM
Boer (4-15) visits Chinandega (9-10) @ 6:00 PM


Australian Baseball League:

Stats:
Mikey Reynolds (former Springfield-Adelaide) has played in 11 games going 12-for-44 (.273) with two doubles, 14 total bases, ten runs, six walks, five stolen bases, seven strikeouts, one caught stealing, .360 OBP, .318 SLG, and .678 OPS.
Jeremy Martinez (former Memphis-Brisbane) has played in 11 games going 8-for-30 (.267) with one double, one home run, four RBIs, 12 total bases, two runs, five walks, four strikeouts, .371 OBP, .400 SLG, and .771 OPS.
Pete Kozma (former St. Louis-Perth) has played in 12 games going 7-for-45 (.156) with five RBIs, seven total bases, two runs, five walks, one stolen base, eight strikeouts, .240 OBP, .156 SLG, and .396 OPS.

Dustin Beggs (former 2014 draft selection-Adelaide) has made three starts posting a 1-2 record, 6.06 ERA, and 1.10 WHIP.  He's allowed 21 hits, 14 runs (11 earned), one home run, two walks, and struck 15 out over 16.1 innings.

Thursday, November 28, 2019

Cardinals Winter League Notebook 11-28-19: Evan MacLane Strikes Out One Over Five Scoreless Innings for The Win; Genesis Cabrera Strikes Out Five Over Three Scoreless Innings; Edgard Montiel Singles Three Times, Walks, & Drives In One Run

Mexican Pacific League:

Niko Vasquez (former Springfield-Monterrey) started at shortstop and batted sixth.  0-for-3 with one walk, one hit by pitch, one caught stealing, and one fielding error.

Navojoa beat Monterrey 5-3 in 10 innings
LMP Official Site Post Game

Ramon Urias (Memphis-Mochis) started at shortstop and batted third.  1-for-3 with one RBI, one walk, and one strikeout.
Carlos Soto (Peoria-Mochis) started at catcher and batted ninth.  1-for-2 with one double, one RBI, three runs, one walk, one hit by pitch, and one strikeout.

Mochis beat Mazatlan 10-1
LMP Official Site Post Game

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

Jalisco beat Mexicali 4-3
LMP Official Site Post Game

Thursday's Games:
Hermosillo (24-14) visits Culiacan (21-18) for a doubleheader beginning @ 5:00 PM MT
Obregon (23-16) visits Guasave (17-22) for a doubleheader beginning @ 5:00 PM MT
Navojoa (14-25) visits Monterrey (18-21) @ 7:30 PM CT
Mochis (18-22) visits Mazatlan (18-22) @ 8:00 PM MT
Jalisco (25-15) visits Mexicali (18-21) @ 7:30 PM PT


Dominican League:

Alberto Rosario (former St. Louis-Estrellas) entered late in the game at catcher and batted fourth.  1-for-1 with one double and one run.
Evan MacLane (former St. Louis-Estrellas) started and pitched five innings.  He allowed three hits, no runs, and struck one out for the winning decision (2-2).  (g/f:7-6)
Yeison Medina (former Springfield-Estrellas) entered in the ninth and pitched to two batters.  He allowed one hit, one earned run, threw one wild pitch, and struck one out.  (ir-s:2-1)

Robelys Reyes (former Springfield-Escogido) entered late in the game as a pinch hitter and batted sixth.  1-for-1 with one double and one run.

Estrellas beat Escogido 7-4
LIDOM Official Site Post Game

Jose Adolis Garcia (Memphis-Cibao) started in left field and moved to right, batting fourth.  2-for-4 at the plate.

Magneuris Sierra (former St. Louis-Azucareros) started in centerfield and batted ninth.  3-for-3 with one double and one triple.

Cibao beat Azucareros 1-0
LIDOM Official Site Post Game

Genesis Cabrera (St. Louis-Licey) started and pitched three innings.  He allowed one hit, no runs, two walks, and struck five out.  (g/f:4-0)

Edmundo Sosa (St. Louis-Cibaenas) started at shortstop and batted leadoff.  0-for-3 with one walk and two strikeouts.
Rangel Ravelo (St. Louis-Cibaenas) started at first base and batted fourth.  0-for-4 with two strikeouts and assisted in three double plays.
Yefri Perez (former MiLB signing-Cibaenas) entered late in the game as a pinch hitter and batted sixth.  0-for-1 at the plate.
Francisco Pena (former St. Louis-Cibaenas) started at catcher and batted ninth.  1-for-3 with one stolen base and threw out one of three base runners.

Licey beat Cibaenas 7-0
LIDOM Official Site Post Game

No Games Scheduled For Thursday


Venezuelan League:

Cesar Valera (former Palm Beach-Caribes) started at shortstop and batted leadoff.  0-for-3 with one strikeout, grounded into one double play, and assisted in one double play.
Gabriel Lino (former Memphis-Caribes) started at catcher and batted eighth.  2-for-2 at the plate.

Nestor Molina (former MiLB signing-Lara) started and pitched two innings.  He allowed no hits or runs, and struck two out.  (p-s:22-15)(g/f:1-2)
Pedro Rodriguez (former MiLB signing-Lara) entered in the sixth and pitched 1.1 innings.  He allowed no hits or runs, and one walk for the save (5).  (p-s:22-10)(g/f:2-2)(ir-s:2-0)

Lara beat Caribes 1-0 in game one of doubleheader

Cesar Valera (former Palm Beach-Caribes) started in centerfield and batted leadoff.  0-for-4 with one strikeout.

Vicente Campos (former MiLB signing-Lara) entered in the fifth and pitched 1.1 innings.  He allowed no hits or runs for the winning decision (2-0).  (p-s:10-6)(g/f:0-3)(ir-s:1-0)

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

Ronny Cedeno (former MLB signing-Magallanes) started at second base and batted seventh.  0-for-2 with one strikeout.
Wilfred Vivas (former GCL-Magallanes) entered late in the game as a pinch hitter and batted seventh.  0-for-1 at the plate.
Jorge Rondon (former St. Louis-Magallanes) entered in the eighth and pitched one inning.  He allowed one hit and no runs.  (p-s:11-6)(g/f:1-0)

Luis Bandes (former Johnson City-La Guaira) started as designated hitter and batted eighth.  2-for-3 with one RBI, two runs, and one hit by pitch.

La Guaira beat Magallanes 13-1
LVBP Official Site Post Game

Notes:
Nelson Prada (former VSL-Magallanes) was placed on the seven-day restricted list: LVBP Official Site

Thursday's Games:
Zulia (13-6) visits Margarita (9-11) @ 6:00 PM VET
Caribes (9-12) visits Lara (12-7) @ 6:00 PM VET
Caracas (7-11) visits Magallanes (7-12) @ 6:00 PM VET
Aragua (10-8) visits La Guaira (9-9) @ 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 with one strikeout.

Mayaguez beat Carolina 7-0
LBPRC Official Site Post Game

No Games Scheduled For Thursday


Nicaraguan League:

Edgard Montiel (former DSL-Chinanega) started and batted third.  3-for-4 with one RBI, three runs, and one walk.

Chinandega beat Boer 13-6
LBPN Official Site Post Game

Thursday's Games:
Chinandega (5-4) visits Boer (2-8) @ 6:00 PM
Leon (6-4) visits Rivas (6-3) @ 6:00 PM


Australian Baseball League:

Jeremy Martinez (Memphis-Brisbane) started at catcher and batted seventh.  1-for-4 with one double, one RBI, and threw out one of two base runners.

Brisbane beat Geelong-Korea 5-3

Mikey Reynolds (former Springfield-Adelaide) started at shortstop and batted second.  0-for-4 with one strikeout and assisted in one double play.
Dustin Beggs (former 2014 draft selection-Adelaide) started and pithced 4.1 innings.  He allowed seven hits, four runs (one earned), one walk, and struck three out for the losing decision (1-1).  (p-s:78-48)(g/f:8-1)

Sydney beat Adelaide 5-0

Friday's Games:
Auckland (1-3) visits Melbourne (2-2)
Geelong-Korea (2-2) visits Brisbane (1-4)
Adelaide (4-1) visits Sydney (2-3)
Canberra (2-2) visits Perth (3-1)


Panama League:

Thursday's Games:
Metro (0-0) visits Chiriqui (0-0) @ 3:00 PM
Herrera (0-0) visits Chiriqui (0-0) @ 7:00 PM

Thursday, October 31, 2019

Cardinals Winter League Notebook 10-31-19: Chris Ellis Strikes Out One & Picks One Off Over One Scoreless Inning; Hunter Cervenka Strikes Out One & Holds One Inherited Runner On Base Over One & A Third Hitless/Scoreless Innings; Alexis Wilson Singles Twice & Drives In One Run



Nippon Professional League:

Tsuyoshi Nishioka (Tochigi) will attend NPB tryouts on November 12, 2019: NPB On Reddit Twitter

Nobu Matsuda (Softbank) won is seventh straight gold glove award: Japan Times


Mexican Pacific League:

Justin Williams (Memphis-Mexicali) started In left field and batted third.  1-for-4 with one strikeout.
Xavier Scruggs (former St. Louis-Mexicali) started at first base and batted fifth.  0-for-3 with one walk, one strikeout, one caught stealing, and two fielding errors.

Obregon beat Mexicali 11-0
LMP Official Site Post Game

Niko Vasquez (former Springfield-Monterrey) started at shortstop and batted eighth.  1-for-4 with one run.
Chris Ellis (Memphis-Monterrey) entered in the seventh and pitched one inning.  He allowed one hit, no runs, struck one out, and picked one runner off.  (p-s:13-10)(g/f:0-1)

Carlos Soto (Peoria-Mochis) started at first base and batted eighth.  1-for-1 with one walk and one caught stealing.

Mochis beat Monterrey 3-2
LMP Official Site Post Game

Alexis Wilson (Peoria-Culiacan) started at catcher and batted eighth.  2-for-4 with one RBI and one run.

Culiacan beat Guasave 9-0
LMP Official Site Post Game

Irving Lopez (Springfield-Hermosillo) started at second base and batted ninth. 1-for-3 with one double and one run.

Hermosillo beat Mazatlan 2-1
LMP Official Site Post Game

Thursday's Games:
Mexicali (5-11) visits Obregon (9-7) @ 8:10 PM CT
Monterrey (6-10) visits Mochis (11-5) @ 7:30 PM MT
Culiacan (12-4) visits Guasave (6-10) @ 7:30 PM MT
Mazatlan (5-11) visits Hermosillo (10-5) @ 7:30 PM MT


Dominican League:

Eliezer Alvarez (former Springfield-Escogido) entered late in the game as a pinch runner and stole one base.
Julio Rodriguez (Springfield-Escogido) started at catcher and batted eighth.  1-for-4 with one run and two strikeouts.

Escogido beat Estrellas 3-2
LIDOM Official Site Post Game

Magneuris Sierra (former St. Louis-Azucareros) started in right field and batted eighth.  0-for-4 at the plate.

Edmundo Sosa (St. Louis-Cibaenas) started at shortstop and batted leadoff.  2-for-4 with one double, two runs, and one strikeout.
John Nogowski (Memphis-Cibaenas) started at first base and batted second.  2-for-5 and was ejected in the ninth inning.
Francisco Pena (former St. Louis-Cibaenas) started at catcher and batted eighth.  0-for-3 with one hit by pitch.
Hunter Cervenka (former Memphis-Cibaenas) entered in the sixth and pitched 1.1 innings.  He allowed no hits or runs, and struck one out.  (g/f:3-0)(ir-s:1-0)

Azucareros beat Cibaenas 7-4

No Games Scheduled For Thursday


Premier 12 (November 2, 2019):

Notes:
Jobel Jimenez (St. Louis Asst. Hitting Coach) and Darwin Marrero (Springfield Pitching Coach) are on the coaching staff for Venezuela: LVBP Official Site


Venezuelan League:

Notes:
Kender Villegas (former Palm Beach-Margarita) reported to Margarita camp: Margarita Official Site

Wednesday, October 30, 2019

Cardinals Winter League Notebook 10-30-19: Alexis Wilson Singles, Doubles, & Drives In Three Runs; Justin Williams Singles, Homers, & Knocks In Two Runs; Carlos Soto Collects One Single, One Walk, & Two RBIs

Mexican Pacific League:

Justin Williams (Memphis-Mexicali) started in left field and batted third.  2-for-6 with one home run, two RBIs (one w/two-outs), one run, and one strikeout.
Xavier Scruggs (former St. Louis-Mexicali) started at first base and batted fifth.  1-for-5 with one home run, one RBI, two runs, one hit by pitch, one strikeout, and assisted in one double play.
Trevor Megill (former 2014 draft selection-Mexicali) entered in the ninth and pitched one inning.  He allowed no hits or runs, one walk, and struck one out.  (p-s:26-15)(g/f:0-2)(ir-s:1-0)

Iker Franco (former Springfield-Obregon) entered late in the game at catcher and batted seventh.  0-for-1 and allowed one stolen base.

Mexicali beat Obregon 5-4 in 12 innings
LMP Official Site Post Game

Niko Vasquez (former Springfield-Monterrey) started at shortstop and batted eighth.  0-for-3 with one strikeout and assisted in one double play.

Carlos Soto (Peoria-Mochis) started at first base and batted eighth.  1-for-3 with two RBIs, one walk, and assisted in one double play.

Mochis beat Monterrey 5-2
LMP Official Site Post Game

Alexis Wilson (Peoria-Culiacan) started at catcher and batted eighth.  2-for-4 with one double, three RBIs, one stolen base, one strikeout, one passed ball, and threw out one base runner.

Culiacan beat Guasave 6-1
LMP Official Site Post Game

Irving Lopez (Springfield-Hermosillo) started at second base and batted ninth.  1-for-4 with one strikeout.

Hermosillo beat Mazatlan 6-4
LMP Official Site Post Game

Notes:
Hermosillo traded Efren Navarro (former Memphis) to Culiacan: LMP Official Site

Wednesday's Games:
Mexicali (5-10) visits Obregon (8-7) @ 8:10 PM CT
Monterrey (6-9) visits Mochis (10-5) @ 7:30 PM MT
Culiacan (11-4) visits Guasave (6-9) @ 7:30 PM MT
Mazatlan (5-10) visits Hermosillo (9-5) @ 7:30 PM MT


Dominican League:

Edmundo Sosa (St. Louis-Cibaenas) started at shortstop and batted leadoff.  1-for-4 with one stolen base and one strikeout.
John Nogowski (Memphis-Cibaenas) started at first base and batted second.  1-for-3 with one RBI, one walk, and assisted in one double play.

Cibaenas beat Licey 1-0
LIDOM Official Site Post Game

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

Estrellas beat Cibao 9-4
LIDOM Official Site Post Game

Magneuris Sierra (former St. Louis-Azucareros) entered late in the game in right field and stole one base.
Raul Valdes (former St. Louis-Azucareros) started and pitched 6.1 innings.  He allowed three hits, no runs, four walks, and struck two out for the winning decision (2-1).  (g/f:8-4)

Azucareros beat Escogido 4-1
LIDOM Official Site Post Game

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


Venezuelan League (November 5, 2019):

Notes:
Nestor Molina (former MiLB signing-Lara) is a candidate to start opening day: Lara Official Twitter

Cesar Valera (former Palm Beach-Caribes) helped Caribes beat Anaco BBC Foundation 10-3 in an exhibition game: Caribes Official Site

Monday, October 28, 2019

Cardinals Winter League Notebook 10-28-19: John Nogowski Singles Twice, Walks, Homers, & Drives In Five Runs; Edmundo Sosa Singles, Doubles,Walks Twice, & Knocks In Two Runs; Evan MacLane Strikes Out Five & Allows One Run Over Five Innings

Mexican Pacific League:

Chris Ellis (Memphis-Monterrey) entered in the eighth and pitched one inning.  He allowed no hits or runs, and struck two out.  (p-s:12-10)(g/f:0-1)

Jalisco beat Monterrey 13-6
LMP Official Site Post Game

Carlos Soto (Peoria-Mochis) started at first base and moved to catcher, batting eighth.  1-for-9 with two strikeouts and assisted in two double plays.
Hector Villalobos (State College-Mochis) entered in the 12th and pitched to one batter.  He allowed no hits or runs, and struck one out.  (p-s:6-3)

Xavier Scruggs (former St. Louis-Mexicali) started at first base and batted fourth.  0-for-7 with three walks (one intentional), one strikeout, and assisted in two double plays.

Mochis beat Mexicali 3-1 in 22 innings
LMP Official Site Post Game

Irving Lopez (Springfield-Hermosillo) started at second base and batted leadoff.  0-for-4 at the plate.

Guasave beat Hermosillo 8-2
LMP Official Site Post Game

Alexis Wilson (Peoria-Culiacan) started at catcher and batted eighth.  1-for-3 and allowed two stolen bases.

Culiacan beat Navojoa 4-2
LMP Official Site Post Game

Tuesday's Game:
Navojoa (4-9) visits Jalisco (9-5) @ 7:15 PM CT


Dominican League:

Edmundo Sosa (St. Louis-Cibaenas) started at shortstop and batted leadoff.  2-for-4 with one double, two RBIs, three runs, two walks (one intentional), and one stolen base.
John Nogowski (Memphis-Cibaenas) started at first base and batted second.  3-for-5 with one home run, five RBIs, two runs, one walk, one strikeout, and one fielding error.

Cibaenas beat Cibao 14-13
LIDOM Official Site Post Game

Julio Rodriguez (Springfield-Escogido) started at catcher and batted eighth.  1-for-4 with one strikeout.

Escogido beat Licey 7-1
LIDOM Official Site Post Game

Evan MacLane (former St. Louis-Estrellas) started and pitched five innings.  He allowed two hits, one earned run, one home run, and struck five out.  (g/f:6-4)
Yeison Medina (former Springfield-Estrellas) entered in the ninth and pitched to one batter.  He allowed no hits or runs.  (g/f:1-0)(ir-s:1-0)

Azucareros beart Estrellas 3-2
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No Games Scheduled For Tuesday


Premier 12 (November 2, 2019):

Notes:
Jose Godoy (Memphis-Venezuela) assisted in one double play, Williams Perez (Palm Beach-Venezuela) pitched one inning, and Efren Navarro (former Memphis-Mexico) doubled in one run as Mexico beat Venezuela 2-0 in exhibition game: MiLB Official Site

Arturo Reyes (former Memphis-Mexico) pitched three innings and allowed one run for the losing decision.  Efren Navarro (former Memphis-Mexico) hit a home run, Fernando Salas (former St. Louis-Mexico) and Miguel Socolovich (former St. Louis-Venezuela) both pitched as Venezuelan beat Mexico 9-4 in exhibition game: MiLB Official Site


Venezuelan League (November 5, 2019):

Notes:
Silfredo Garcia (former Springfield-Magallanes) pitched in intrasquad game: Magallanes Official Site

Harold Arauz (former Memphis-Aragua) reported to camp: Aragua Official Site

Saturday, October 26, 2019

Cardinals Winter League Notebook 10-26-19: Edmundo Sosa Hits Two Home Runs & Drives In Three Runs; John Nogowski Hits A Solo Home Run; Alexis Wilson Doubles, Walks, & Knocks In One Run

Arizona Fall League:

Conner Capel (Springfield-Glendale) started in left field and batted seventh.  1-for-3 with one strikeout.
Kramer Robertson (Springfield-Glendale) started at second base and batted ninth.  2-for-2 with one run and one walk.
Roel Ramirez (Memphis-Glendale) started and pitched three innings.  He allowed two hits, one earned run, one home run, one walk, threw one wild pitch, and struck three out for the winning decision (2-0).  (p-s:43-32)(g/f:3-0)

Glendale beat Surprise 5-3

Saturday's Championship Game:
Salt River (17-11-1) visits Surprise (17-12) @ 11:08 AM MST


Mexican Pacific League:

Niko Vasquez (former Springfield-Monterrey) started at shortstop and batted second.  1-for-2 with two runs, two walks, one sacrifice, and assisted in two double plays.

Jalisco beat Monterrey 8-5
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Irving Lopez (Springfield-Hermosillo) started at second base and batted leadoff.  0-for-4 with one strikeout.

Guasave beat Hermosillo 4-0
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Alexis Wilson (Peoria-Culiacan) started at catcher and batted eighth.  1-for-3 with one double, one RBI, one walk, and one fielding error.

Culiacan beat Navojoa 8-3
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Carlos Soto (Peoria-Mochis) started at catcher and batted eighth.  1-for-5 with two strikeouts.

Xavier Scruggs (former St. Louis-Mexicali) started at first base and batted fourth.  1-for-3 with one walk and two strikeouts.
Trevor Megill (former 2014 draft selection-Mexicali) entered in the eighth and pitched 1.2 innings.  He allowed four hits, three earned runs, threw two wild pitches, and struck three out.  (p-s:27-19)(g/f:1-0)

Mochis beat Mexicali 6-2
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Saturday's Games:
Jalisco (7-5) visits Monterrey (6-6) @ 4:00 PM CT
Hermosillo (7-4) visits Guasave (5-7) @ 6:00 PM MT
Obregon (6-6) visits Mazatlan (5-7) @ 6:00 PM MT
Navojoa (4-7) visits Culiacan (8-4) @ 6:05 PM MT
Mochis (7-5) visits Mexicali (4-8) @ 6:00 PM PT


Dominican League:

Eliezer Alvarez (former Springfield-Escogido) entered late in the game as a pinch runner and stole one base.
Julio Rodriguez (Springfield-Escogido) started at catcher and batted eighth.  2-for-3 and allowed two stolen bases.

Cibao beat Escogido 3-2
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Yeison Medina (former Springfield-Estrellas) entered in the fourth and pitched to two batters.  He allowed no hits or runs, threw one wild pitch, and struck one out.  (g/f:1-0)(ir-s:1-0)

Edmundo Sosa (St. Louis-Cibaenas) started at shortstop and batted leadoff.  2-for-4 with two home runs, three RBIs, and two runs.
John Nogowski (Memphis-Cibaenas) started at first base and batted second.  1-for-4 with one home run, one RBI, one run, and assisted in one double play.

Cibaenas beat Estrellas 6-3
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Magneuris Sierra (former St. Louis-Azucareros) started in left field and batted ninth.  2-for-4 with one two-out RBI and one run.

Azucareros beat Licey 6-2
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Notes:
Francisco Pena (former St. Louis-Cibaenas) suffered an injury that required Cibaenas to hire another catcher: Cibaenas Official Site

Saturday's Games:
Cibaenas (5-6) visits Escogido (9-2) @ 2:30 PM AST
Azucareros (5-6) visits Cibao (6-5) @ 7:00 PM AST
Licey (5-6) visits Estrellas (3-8) @ 7:30 PM AST


Venezuelan League (November 5, 2019):

Notes:
Nestor Molina (former MiLB signing-Lara) and Vicente Campos (former MiLB signing-Lara) took part in simulated game, facing seven batters: LVBP Official Site

Luis Bandes (former Johnson City-La Guaira) reported to La Guaira camp: La Guaira Official Site

Pedro Rodriguez (former MiLB signing-Lara) will open the season as the closer for Lara: El Emergente


Colombian League (November 8, 2019):

Notes:
The league will begin November 8th: Peloteros de Colombia Twitter

Friday, October 25, 2019

Cardinals Winter League Notebook 10-25-19: Ivan Herrera Singles Twice & Drives In One Run; Hector Villalobos Pitched One & A Third Scoreless Innings & Held Two Inherited Runners On Base; Fernando Salas Pitched One Scoreless Inning

Cuban League:

Notes:
Geiser Cepeda Lima (Sancti Spiritus) was suspended for attempting to defect from Cuba: El Heraldo and Diario de Cuba

Derek Escobar (Sancti Spiritus) signed with Philadelphia for $150K and Kevin Marrero (Sancti Spiritus) with Minnesota for $50K: Pelota Cubana Blog


Arizona Fall League:

Kramer Robertson (Springfield-Glendale) started at second base and batted second.  0-for-4 with two strikeouts, grounded into one double play, and assisted in one double play.
Ivan Herrera (Palm Beach-Glendale) started at catcher and batted sixth.  2-for-4 with one RBI and allowed two stolen bases.

Glendale beat Peoria 2-1

Friday's Games:
Glenadel (13-15) visits Surprise (17-11) @ 12:30 PM MST
Peoria (14-14) visits Salt River (16-11) @ 12:30 PM MST
Scottsdale (12-16) visits Mesa (14-13) @ 12:30 PM MST


Mexican Pacific League:

Xavier Scruggs (former St. Louis-Mexicali) started at first base and batted fourth.  0-for-3 with three strikeouts and assisted in one double play.

Jesus Cruz (Memphis-Jalisco) entered in the seventh and pitched one inning.  He allowed no hits or runs, and struck one out for the hold (2).  (p-s:10-7)(g/f:1-0)

Jalisco beat Mexicali 5-0
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Carlos Soto (Peoria-Mochis) started at first base and batted eighth.  1-for-4 with one strikeout and grounded into one double play.
Hector Villalobos (State College-Mochis) entered in the eighth and pitched 1.1 innings.  He allowed one hit, no runs, and hit one batter.  (p-s:16-8)(g/f:1-2)(ir-s:2-0)

Mazatlan beat Mochis 7-1
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Iker Franco (former Springfield-Obregon) started at catcher and batted eighth.  0-for-2 at the plate.

Guasave beat Obregon 2-0
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Niko Vasquez (former Springfield-Navojoa) started at shortstop and batted eighth.  0-for-3 with one strikeout and one throwing error.

Navojoa beat Monterrey 4-1
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Irving Lopez (Springfield-Hermosillo) started at second base and batted leadoff.  1-for-4 with one run and one strikeout.
Fernando Salas (former St. Louis-Hermosillo) entered in the seventh and pitched one inning.  He allowed one hit and no runs.  (p-s:14-8)(g/f:1-1)

Hermosillo beat Culiacan 7-2
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Friday's Games:
Jalisco (6-5) visits Monterrey (6-5) @ 7:30 PM CT
Hermosillo (7-3) visits Guasave (4-7) @ 7:30 PM MT
Navojoa (4-6) visits Culiacan (7-4) @ 7:35 PM MT
Obregon (5-6) visits Mazatlan (5-6) @ 8:00 PM MT
Mochis (6-5) visits Mexicali (4-7) @ 7:30 PM PT


Dominican League:

Notes:
Ruben Tejada (former St. Louis-Escogido) will not play for Escogido this winter: Escogido Official Site

Friday's Games:
Cibao (5-5) visits Escogido (9-1) @ 7:15 PM AST
Estrellas (3-7) visits Cibaenas (4-6) @ 7:30 PM AST
Licey (5-5) visits Azucareros (4-6) @ 7:30 PM AST


Venezuelan League (November 5, 2019):

Notes:
Juan Gonzalez (former Memphis-Caribes) reported to Caribes camp: LVBP Official Site

Magallanes traded Pedro Rodriguez (former MiLB signing) to Lara: LVBP Official Site

Anderson Gerdel (former Palm Beach-Margarita) reported to Margarita camp: Margarita Official Site


Colombian League (TBA):

Notes:
The league will field six teams this season from Cartagena, Sincelejo, Monteria, Santa Marta, and two from Barranquilla: Peloteros de Colombia Twitter

Thursday, October 24, 2019

Cardinals Winter League Notebook 10-24-19: Conner Capel Doubles & Hits A Two-Run Homer; Xavier Scruggs Singles & Hits A Solo Home Run; Rainel Rosario Hits A Solo Home Run

Arizona Fall League:

Conner Capel (Springfield-Glendale) started in left field and batted seventh.  2-for-4 with one double, one home run, three two-out RBIs, one run, and one strikeout.
Elehuris Montero (Springfield-Glendale) started at third base and batted eighth.  1-for-4 with one strikeout.
Seth Elledge (Memphis-Glendale) entered in the seventh and pitched one inning.  He allowed two hits, no runs, and struck one out for the hold (2).  (p-s:19-14)(g/f:0-2)
Kodi Whitley (Memphis-Glendale) entered in the ninth and pitched one inning.  He allowed three hits, one earned run, and struck one out for the save (4).  (p-s:20-14)(g/f:1-1)

Glendale beat Salt River 6-5

Notes:
Ivan Herrera (Palm Beach-Glendale) was named a top five hitter that has stood out: MLB Official Site

Thursday's Games:
Salt River (16-11) visits Mesa (14-13) @ 12:30 PM MST
Glendale (12-15) visits Peoria (14-13) @ 6:30 PM MST
Surprise (16-11) visits Scottsdale (12-15) @ 6:30 MST


Mexican Pacific League:

Xavier Scruggs (former St. Louis-Mexicali) started at first base and batted fourth.  2-for-3 with one home run, one two-out RBI, two runs, one hit by pitch, one strikeout, and assisted in two double plays.

Jalisco beat Mexicali 7-6
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Carlos Soto (Peoria-Mochis) started at first base and batted eighth.  1-for-4 with one double, one two-out RBI, and assisted in one double play.

Mochis beat Mazatlan 5-2
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Chris Ellis (Memphis-Monterrey) entered in the seventh and pitched one inning.  He allowed no hits or runs, and struck one out for the hold (6).  (p-s:5-5)(g/f:0-2)

Monterrey beat Navojoa 4-2
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Alexis Wilson (Peoria-Culican) entered late in the game at catcher and batted eighth.  0-for-1 at the plate.

Irving Lopez (Springfield-Hermosillo) started at second base and batted eighth.  2-for-5 and assisted in one double play.

Hermosillo beat Culiacan 13-1
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Thursday's Games:
Mexicali (4-6) visits Jalisco (5-5) @ 7:15 PM CT
Mazatlan (4-6) visits Mochis (6-4) @ 7:30 PM MT
Guasave (3-7) visits Obregon (5-5) @ 9:10 PM CT
Monterrey (6-4) visits Navojoa (3-6) @ 7:30 PM MT
Culiacan (7-3) visits Hermosillo (6-3) @ 7:30 PM MT


Dominican League:

Edmundo Sosa (St. Louis-Cibaenas) started at shortstop and batted second.  2-for-5 with one double and one run.
John Nogowski (Memphis-Cibaenas) started at first base and batted fifth.  1-for-3 with one walk and one strikeout.
Rainel Rosario (former Springfield-Cibaenas) started in right field and batted sixth.  1-for-4 with one home run, one RBI, one run, and one strikeout.
Francisco Pena (former St. Louis-Cibaenas) started at catcher and batted eighth.  1-for-3 with one strikeout and allowed two stolen bases.

Escogido beat Cibaenas 5-4
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Magneuris Sierra (former St. Louis-Azucareros) started in right field and batted eighth.  1-for-5 with one run, one strikeout, and grounded into one double play.

Azucareros beat Cibao 8-3
LIDOM Official Site Post Game

No Games Scheduled For Thursday


Venezuelan League (November 5, 2019):

Notes:
Cesar Valera (former Palm Beach-Caribes) reported to Caribes camp: Caribes Official Twitter


Puerto Rican League (November 15, 2019):

Notes:
Tyler Herron (former Springfield-Caguas) is expected to pitch this winter: El Vocero