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Sunday, February 9, 2020

Cardinals Winter League Notebook 2-9-2020: Caribbean Series Final Stats

Nicaraguan League:

Ronald Medrano (former GCL-Dantos) started and pitched 5.2 innings.  He allowed eight hits, six runs (five earned), two walks, and struck nine out for the losing decision (1-1).

Zelaya Central beat Dantos 9-4

Sunday's Games (@10:00 AM):
Madriz (0-5) visits Jinotega (3-2)
Boer (4-1) visits Esteli (4-1)
Nuevo Segovia (4-1) visits Matagalpa (0-5)
Zelaya Central (3-2) visits Dantos (4-1) @ 11:00 AM
Chontales (2-3) visits Boaco (0-5)
Rio San Juan (1-4) visits Costa Caribe (5-0)
Rivas (2-3) visits Chinandega (3-2)
Masaya (2-3) visits Carazo (4-1)
Leon (1-4) visits Granada (3-2)


Caribbean Series:

Final Stats:
Cesar Valera (former Palm Beach-Lara) played in three games going 1-for-7 (.143) with one double, two RBIs, two total bases, one strikeout, .250 OBP, .286 SLG, and .536 OPS.

Pedro Echemendia (former Memphis-Monteria) made one start posting a 0-1 record, 0.00 ERA, and 0.80 WHIP.  He allowed three hits, one unearned run, one walk, and struck one out over five innings.
Pedro Rodriguez (former MiLB signing-Lara) made five relief appearances posting a 0-0 record, 1.93 ERA, 1.29 WHIP, and two saves.  He allowed four hits, one earned run, two walks, hit one batter, and struck three out over 4.2 innings.
Harold Arauz (former Memphis-Chiriqui) made one start posting a 0-0 record, 1.93 ERA, and 1.93 WHIP.  He allowed six hits, one earned run, three walks, and struck one out over 4.2 innings.
Hector Hernandez (former Palm Beach-Santurce) made one start posting a 0-0 record, 3.38 ERA, and 0.94 WHIP.  He allowed two hits, two earned runs, one home run, three walks, and struck five out over 5.1 innings.
Raul Valdes (former St. Louis-Azucareros) made one start posting a 0-0 record, 9.82 ERA, and 2.45 WHIP.  He allowed six hits, four earned runs, three walks, hit one batter, and struck one out over 3.2 innings.

Notes:
Puebla (LMB) president is open to an idea of unification of both then LMB and LMP into a premier league: XEU Deportes

Angel Echevarria (former Manati) died on Friday: Primera Hora

Norge Carlos Vera (Santiago) signed with Chicago-A: Pelota Cubana Blog

Aramis Garcia (former 2011 draft selection-Azucareros) will miss six-eight months due to injury suffered in LIDOM and required surgery: Alex Pavlovic Twitter

Thursday, February 6, 2020

Cardinals Winter League Notebook 2-6-2020: Pedro Rodriguez Strikes Out One Over One Scoreless Inning For The Save; Bob Thurman & Armando Rios To Be Inducted Into Caribbean Series Hall Of Fame; Ivan Herrera Could Play In World Baseball Classic

Australian Baseball League Championship:

Friday's Game:
Adeliade (0-0) visits Melbourne (0-0)


Caribbean Series:

Cesar Valera (former Palm Beach-Lara) started at second base and batted seventh.  0-for-2 with one hit by pitch, one strikeout, one throwing error, one fielding error, and assisted in one double play.
Pedro Rodriguez (former MiLB signing-Lara) entered in the ninth and pitched one inning.  He allowed one hit, no runs, and struck one out for the save (1).  (p-s:18-16)(g/f:1-1)

Lara beat Chiriqui 2-0
MLB Official Site Post Game

Raul Valdes (former St. Louis-Azucareros) started and pitched 3.2 innings.  He allowed six hits, four earned runs, three walks, hit one batter, threw one wild pitch, and struck one out.  (p-s:78-45)(g/f:3-3)

Azucareros beat Santurce 5-4
MLB Official Site Post Game

Notes:
Cuba will not be invited to the 2021 Caribbean Series: MLB Official Site

Bob Thurman (former Omaha) and Armando Rios (former Memphis) will be inducted into the Caribbean Series Hall of Fame: Listin Diario

Colombia would like to host the 2022 Caribbean Series: El Nuevo Dia

Reporter was fired in Cuba for questioning the commissioner: Diario de Cuba

Norge Carlos Vera (Santiago) threw for 15 organizations on Wednesday in Dominican Republic: Pelota Cubana Blog

Thursday's Games:
Culiacan (4-1) visits Lara (4-1) @ 1:30 PM
Santurce (2-3) visits Azucareros (4-1) @ 7:00 PM


World Baseball Classic:

Notes:
Ivan Herrera (Springfield) could play for Panama: MLB Panama Twitter

Wednesday, February 5, 2020

Cardinals Winter League Notebook 2-5-2020: Cesar Valera Doubles & Drives In Two Runs; Hector Hernandez Strikes Out Five & Allows Two Runs Over Five & A Third Innings; Pedro Echemendia Retires One Batter & Holds Three Inherited Runners On Base

Caribbean Series:

Cesar Valera (former Palm Beach-Lara) started at shortstop and batted ninth.  1-for-4 with one double, two two-out RBIs, and assisted in one double play.

Culiacan beat Lara 7-6
MLB Official Site Post Game

Pedro Echemendia (former Memphis-Monteria) entered in the eighth and pitched to one batter.  He allowed no hits or runs.  (p-s:5-3)(g/f:1-0)(ir-s:3-0)

Hector Hernandez (former Palm Beach-Santurce) started and pitched 5.1 innings.  He allowed two hits, two earned runs, one home run, three walks, and struck five out.  (p-s:65-39)(g/f:7-2)

Santurce beat Monteria 3-2
MLB Official Site Post Game

Notes:
Hector Hernandez (former Palm Beach-Santurce) spoke before the start on Tuesday: LBPRC Official Site

The Confederation is considering starting the series in January: Primera Hora

Stomach virus is in the Culiacan clubhouse: Primera Hora

Lino Rivera (former Arkansas-Azucareros MGR) hit a goal by leading Azucareros to semifinals: El Vocero

LBPN fired off a letter and demand that they be reimbursed for paying fees to enter the Caribbean Series and were denied: La Prensa

Cuba questioned whether they would be invited to the 2021 Caribbean Series: Diario de Cuba

Wednesday's Games:
Lara (3-1) visits Chiriqui (1-3) @ 9:00 AM
Monteria (0-4) visits Culiacan (3-1) @ 1:30 PM
Azucareros (3-1) visits Santurce (2-2) @ 7:00 PM

Monday, February 3, 2020

Cardinals Winter League Notebook 2-3-2020: Pedro Echemendia Strikes Out One & Allows One Run Over Four & Two-Thirds Innings; Edgard Montiel Singles Twice & Drives In Two Runs; Pedro Rodriguez Strikes Out One Over One Hitless/Scoreless Inning For The Hold

Nicaraguan League:

Edgard Montiel (former DSL-Boer) 2-for-3 with two RBIs and one run.

Boer beat Matagalpa 9-4

Notes:
Erisbel Arruebarruena (Matanzas) will travel with Cuban team to play in series against Nicaragua: Nicaraguan Official Site

No Games Scheduled Until Friday


Caribbean Series:

Pedro Echemendia (former Memphis-Monteria) started and pitched 4.2 innings.  He allowed three hits, one unearned run, one walk, and struck one out for the losing decision (0-1).  (p-s:55-35)(g/f:7-3)
Jose Almarante (former Memphis-Monteria) entered in the eighth and pitched to two batters.  He allowed no hits or runs, one walk, and hit one batter.  (p-s:7-2)

Chiriqui beat Monteria 1-0
MLB Official Site Post Game

Cesar Valera (former Palm Beach-Lara) entered late in the game at shortstop and batted second.  0-for-1 at the plate.
Pedro Rodriguez (former MiLB signing-Lara) entered in the eighth and pitched one inning.  He allowed no hits or runs, and struck one out for the hold (1).  (p-s:16-10)(g/f:2-0)

Lara beat Azucareros 3-2
MLB Official Site Post Game

Monday's Games:
Chiriqui (1-1) visits Culiacan (1-1) @ 9:00 AM
Azucareros (1-1) visits Monteria (0-2) @ 1:00 PM
Santurce (1-1) visits Lara (2-0) @ 7:00 PM


World Baseball Classic (March 22, 2020):

Notes:
Raul Valdes (former St. Louis-Azucareros) will pitch for the Dominican Republic: Azucareros Official Site

Thursday, January 30, 2020

Cardinals Winter League Notebook 1-30-2020: Efren Navarro Singles, Doubles, & Drives In Two Runs; Shane Robinson Doubles & Walks; Fidencio Flores Aims For Repeat & 20 Wins

Mexican Pacific League Championship:

Efren Navarro (former Memphis-Culiacan) started in left field and batted fifth.  2-for-4 with one double, two RBIs, one strikeout, and one outfield assist.

Mazatlan beat Culiacan 6-2
LMP Official Site Post Game

Thursday's Game:
Mazatlan (3-3) visits Culiacan (3-3) @ 7:35 PM MT


Australian Baseball League Playoffs:

Shane Robinson (former St. Louis-Melbourne) started in centerfield and batted second.  1-for-4 with one double and one walk.

Melbourne beat Auckland 5-4

Friday's Game:
Adelaide (0-0) visits Canberra (0-0)


Nicaraguan League (January 31, 2020):

Notes:
Fidencio Flores (former GCL-Leon) wants to defend the title and also win 20 games: La Prensa


Caribbean Series (February 1, 2020):

Notes:
Nestor Molina (former MiLB signing-Lara), Vicente Campos (former MiLB signing-Lara), and Williams Perez (Springfield free agent-Lara) could not secure visas.  Pedro Rodriguez (former MiLB signing-Lara) and Cesar Valera (former Palm Beach-Caribes) are listed on the roster: Lider and Lider

Caracas of the LVBP is up fof sale: Lider

Raul Valdes (former St. Louis-Azucareros) will be in the rotation for Azucareros: LIDOM Official Site

Lino Rivera (former Arkansas-Azucareros MGR) is working to become a citizen of the Dominican Republic: Listin Diario


Korean Baseball Organization:

Notes:
Kim Jae-Hwan (Doosan) is focused on the 2020 season and still dreams of playing in the MLB: Yonhap News Agency

Tuesday, January 28, 2020

Cardinals Winter League Notebook 1-28-2020: Raul Valdes Strikes Out Three Over Five & A Third Scoreless Innings; Pete Kozma Singles, Walks Twice, & Hits A Solo Home Run; Gabriel Lino Hits A Solo Home Run

Mexican Pacific League Championship:

Efren Navarro (former Memphis-Culiacan) started in left field and batted fifth.  0-for-3 at the plate.
Mateo Gil (Johnson City-Culiacan) entered late in the game as a pinch runner and scored one run.
Alexis Wilson (Peoria-Culiacan) entered late in the game at catcher.

Culiacan beat Mazatlan 3-2 in 10 innings
LMP Official Site Post Game

No Game Scheduled For Tuesday


Dominican League Championship:

Donovan Solano (former Memphis-Licey) started at third base and batted seventh.  0-for-3 at the plate.

Raul Valdes (former St. Louis-Azucareros) started and pitched 5.1 innings.  He allowed four hits, no runs, two walks, and struck three out.  (g/f:6-2)

Azucareros beat Licey 8-0
LIDOM Official Site Post Game
Azucareros won the championship four games to three


Venezuelan League Championship:

Cesar Valera (former Springfield-Caribes) started at shortstop and batted seventh.  0-for-3, one throwing error, one fielding error, and assisted in one double play.
Gabriel Lino (former Memphis-Caribes) started at catcher and batted ninth.  1-for-4 with one home run, one two-out RBI, one run, and one strikeout.
Liarvis Breto (MiLB signing-Caribes) entered in the sixth and pitched to two batters.  He allowed no hits or runs, one walk, and one throwing error.  (p-s:8-4)(g/f:1-0)
Jorge Rondon (former St. Louis-Caribes) entered in the sixth and pitched to one batter.  He allowed no hits or runs for the hold (1).  (p-s:2-1)(g/f:1-0)(ir-s:2-0)

Williams Perez (Springfield free agent-Lara) started and pitched 5.2 innings.  He allowed eight hits, two earned runs, two home runs, one walk, threw one wild pitch, and struck five out.  (p-s:102-66)(g/f:8-3)
Vicente Campos (former MiLB signing-Lara) entered in the seventh and pitched one inning.  He allowed no hits or runs.  (p-s:16-10)(g/f:1-2)

Lara beat Caribes 4-2
LVBP Official Site Post Game
Lara won the championship four games to three


Australian Baseball League:

Pete Kozma (former St. Louis-Perth) started at shortstop and batted seventh.  2-for-2 with one home run, one RBI, one run, and two walks.

Canberra beat Perth 5-4

No Games scheduled For Wednesday


Caribbean Series (February 1, 2020):

Notes:
Hector Hernandez (former Palm Beach-Santurce) is scheduled to start Tuesday: Primera Hora

Monday, January 27, 2020

Cardinals Winter League Noterbook 1-27-2020: Shane Robinson Hits .317 With One Home Run & Five RBIs In 15 ABL Games; Evan MacLane Strikes Out Two & Allows One Run Over Four & A Third Innings; Vicente Campos Strikes Out Two Of Three Batters Faced For The Hold

Mexican Pacific League Championship:

Efren Navarro (former Memphis-Culiacan) started in left field and batted sixth.  0-for-3 at the plate.

Mazatlan beat Culiacan 3-0
LMP Official Site Post Game

Monday's Game:
Culiacan (2-2) visits Mazatlan (2-2) @ 8:00 PM MT


Dominican League Championship:

Donovan Solano (former Memphis-Licey) started at third base and batted seventh.  1-for-4 with one strikeout.
Evan MacLane (former St. Louis-Licey) started and pitched 4.1 innings.  He allowed five hits, one earned run, one home run, one walk, and struck two out.  (g/f:5-2)

Licey beat Azucareros 5-1
LIDOM Official Site Post Game

Monday's Finale:
Licey (3-3) visits Azucareros (3-3) @ 7:30 PM AST


Venezuelan League Championship:

Cesar Valera (former Palm Beach-Caribes) started at second base and moved to shortstop, batting second.  1-for-5 with one run, one strikeout, and assisted in one double play.
Gabriel Lino (former Memphis-Caribes) started at catcher and batted ninth.  0-for-3 with one RBI, one sac fly, and one strikeout.
Liarvis Breto (MiLB signing-Caribes) entered in the sixth and pitched to four batters.  He allowed two hits, two earned runs, and struck one out.  (p-s:13-8)(g/f:1-0)

Vicente Campos (former MiLB signing-Lara) entered in the seventh and pitched one inning.  He allowed no hits or runs, and struck two out for the hold (2).  (p-s:14-11)(g/f:1-0)
Pedro Rodriguez (former MiLB signing-Lara) entered in the ninth and pitched to three batters.  He allowed two hits, two runs (one earned), and one home run.  (p-s:20-12)

Lara beat Caribes 6-5 in 10 innings
LVBP Official Site Post Game

Notes:
Arizona pulled Ildemaro Vargas (former Springfield-Lara) from further play: LVBP Official Site

Monday's Game:
Caribes (3-3) visits Lara (3-3) @ 6:00 PM VET


Australian Baseball League:

Final Regular Season Stats:
Shane Robinson (former St. Louis-Melbourne) played in 15 games going 19-for-60 (.317) with one double, one home run, five RBIs, 23 total bases, 13 runs, five walks, two stolen bases, four strikeouts, .369 OBP, .383 SLG, and .753 OPS.
Jeremy Martinez (former Memphis-Brisbane) played in 33 games going 30-for-97 (.309) with five doubles, six home runs, 16 RBIs, 53 total bases, 19 runs, 20 walks, 11 strikeouts, .433 OBP, .546 SLG, and .980 OPS.
Mikey Reynolds (former Springfield-Adelaide) played in 35 games going 32-for-138 (.232) with five doubles, five RBIs, 37 total bases, 14 runs, 12 walks, ten stolen bases, 21 strikeouts, five caught stealing, .289 OBP, .268 SLG, and .558 OPS.
Pete Kozma (former St. Louis-Perth) played in 40 games going 34-for-152 (.224) with three doubles, three home runs, 19 RBIs, 46 total bases, 19 runs, 11 walks, six stolen bases, 21 strikeouts, three caught stealing, .277 OBP, .303 SLG, and .580 OPS.
Jeremy Hazaelbaker (former St. Louis-Adelaide) played in 12 games going 7-for-41 (.171) with two doubles, three RBIs, nine total bases, ten runs, eight walks, three stolen bases, 11 strikeouts, one caught stealing, .346 OBP, .220 SLG, and .566 OPS.

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

Tuesday's Game:
Perth (0-0) visit Canberra (0-0)

Saturday, January 25, 2020

Cardinals Winter League Notebook 1-25-2020: Francisco Pena Awarded Gold Glove In LIDOM; Vicente Campos Strikes Out One Over One & A Third Hitless/Scoreless Innings; Donovan Solano & Gabriel Lino Each Drive In One Run

Cuban League:

Notes:
Frederich Cepeda (Sancti Spiritus) will play for Campeche during 2020 LMB season: Pelota Cubana Blog


Mexican Pacific League Championship:

Saturday's Game:
Culiacan (2-0) visits Mazatlan (0-2) @ 6:00 PM MT


Dominican League Championship:

Donovan Solano (former Memphis-Licey) started at third base and batted seventh.  0-for-4 with one RBI.

Azucareros beat Licey 3-1
LIDOM Official Site Post Game

Notes:
Donovan Solano (former Memphis-Licey) talks about the game from Thursday: Licey Official Site

Francisco Pena (former St. Louis-Cibaenas) won the Gold Glove award for catcher: Cibaenas Official Site

No Game Scheduled For Saturday


Venezuelan League Championship:

Ildemaro Vargas (former Springfield-Lara) started at second base and batted second.  1-for-4 at the plate.
Vicente Campos (former MiLB signing-Lara) entered in the sixth and pitched 1.1 innings.  He allowed no hits or runs, threw one wild pitch, and struck one out.  (p-s:14-10)(g/f:3-0)

Cesar Valera (former Palm Beach-Caribes) started at second base and batted fifth.  0-for-3 with one walk, one strikeout, one fielding error, and assisted in five double plays.
Gabriel Lino (former Memphis-Caribes) started at catcher and batted ninth.  0-for-3 with one RBI and one strikeout.

Caribes beat Lara 3-2
LVBP Official Site Post Game

Notes:
Cesar Valera (former Palm Beach-Caribes) has become a very important versatile player for the team: LVBP Official Site

No Game Scheduled For Saturday


Puerto Rican League:

Notes:
Yadier Molina (St. Louis-Carolina) spoke out against protesters who vandalized during during Friday's marches: Primera Hora and El Vocero

A parade to celebrate the Santurce champions will be held today in San Juan: Primera Hora


Austrailan Baseball League:

Shane Robinson (former St. Louis-Melbourne) started in centerfield and batted second.  1-for-4 with three runs and one walk.

Pete Kozma (former St. Louis-Perth) started at shortstop and batted seventh.  0-for-1 with one walk and assisted in one double play.

Melbourne beat Perth 9-0 in game one of doubleheader

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

Perth beat Melbourne 7-6 in 10 innings in game two of doubleheader

Mikey Reynolds (former Springfield-Adelaide) started at shortstop and batted second.  2-for-4 with one double, one run, one walk, one strikeout, and one caught stealing/pickoff.
Jeremy Hazelbaker (former St. Louis-Adelaide) started in left field and batted third.  0-for-4 with one run, one walk, one stolen base, and one strikeout.

Adeliade beat Geelong-Korea 13-0

Sunday's Games:
Brisbane (18-19) visits Auckland (20-18)
Geelong-Korea (11-28) visits Adelaide (23-12)
Canberra (17-16) visits Sydney (15-23)

Thursday, January 23, 2020

Cardinals Winter League Notebook 1-23-2020: Larry Walker Played In LMP During Hall Of Fame Career; Cesar Valera Singles, Walks, & Drives In Two Runs; Efren Navarro Doubles, Walks, & Hits A Solo Home Run

Cuban League:

Notes:
Lazaro Blanco (Granma) has signed with Saltillo in the LMB: Pelota Cubana Blog

Alfredo Despaigne (Granma) signed with Softbank and Raidel Martinez (Pinar del Rio) with Chunichi: Pelota Cubana Blog


Mexican Pacific League Championship:

Efren Navarro (former Memphis-Culiacan) started in left field and batted sixth.  2-for-3 with one double, one home run, one RBI, two runs, one walk, and one strikeout.

Culiacan beat Mazatlan 6-2
LMP Official Site Post Game

Notes:
Larry Walker (former St. Louis) played for Hermosillo during the 1987-88 season and left early due to leg injury which ended up causing him to miss the entire 1988 year: Hermosillo Official Site

Thursday's Game:
Mazatlan (0-1) visits Culiacan (1-0) @ 7:35 PM MT


Dominican League Championship:

Notes:
Donovan Solano (former Memphis-Licey) has been dealing with discomfort in his knee: Licey Official Twitter

Thursday's Game:
Azucareros (2-1) visits Licey (1-2) @ 7:15 PM AST


Venezuelan League Championship:

Ildemaro Vargas (former Springfield-Lara) started at second base and batted leadoff.  0-for-3 with one walk and assisted in one double play.
Williams Perez (Springfield free agent-Lara) started and pitched five innings.  He allowed seven hits, four runs (three earned), and struck five out for the losing decision (0-1).  (p-s:90-58)(g/f:8-0)
Pedro Rodriguez (former MiLB signing-Lara) entered in the eighth and pitched one inning.  He allowed no hits or runs, and two walks.  (p-s:20-9)(g/f:2-0)

Cesar Valera (former Palm Beach-Caribes) started at second base and batted fifth.  1-for-3 with two two-out RBIs, one run, one walk, and assisted in one double play.
Gabriel Lino (former Memphis-Caribes) started at catcher and batted ninth.  0-for-3 with two strikeouts.

Caribes beat Lara 5-1
LVBP Official Site Post Game

Notes:
Caribes is looking to Cesar Valera (former Palm Beach-Caribes) to fill an important role on the team: El Emergente

Rafael Ortega (former Memphis-Caribes) will no longer be joining Caribes for the championship: El Emergente

Thursday's Game:
Lara (1-2) visits Caribes (2-1) @ 6:00 PM VET


Australian Baseball League:

Jeremy Martinez (former Memphis-Brisbane) started at catcher and batted third.  0-for-5 with one strikeout, grounded into one double play, and allowed one stolen base.

Brisbane beat Auckland 10-0

Mikey Reynolds (former Springfield-Adelaide) started at shortstop and batted second.  2-for-5 with one double and one RBI.
Jeremy Hazelbaker (former St. Louis-Adelaide) started in left field and batted third.  0-for-4 with two runs, one walk, and two strikeouts.

Adelaide beat Geelong-Korea 10-8

Shane Robinson (former St. Louis-Melbourne) started in centerfield and batted second.  1-for-4 with one run.

Pete Kozma (former St. Louis-Perth) started at shortstop and batted sixth.  0-for-3 with one walk and assisted in one double play.

Melbourne beat Perth 4-2

Friday's Games:
Brisbane (17-18) visits Auckland (19-17)
Canberra (16-15) visits Sydney (14-22)
Geelong-Korea (11-26) visits Adelaide (21-12)
Melbourne (22-15) visits Perth (21-16)


Nicaraguan League (January 31, 2020):

Notes:
Fidencio Flores (former GCL-Leon) is listed on the roster for the spring/summer: La Prensa


Caribbean Series (February 1, 2020):

Notes:
Hector Hernandez (former Palm Beach-Santurce) will be on the roster for Santurce heading to the series: LBPRC Official Site

Edmundo Sosa (St. Louis-Metro) did not receive permission to play for Chiriqui: Panama America

Harold Arauz (former Memphis-Chiriqui) and Wilfredo Pereira (Peoria-Chiriqui) are both listed in the Chiriqui roster: TV Max Deportes

Pedro Echemendia (former Memphis-Caguas) will pitch for Monteria in the series: Pelota Cubana Blog

Tuesday, January 21, 2020

Cardinals Winter League Notebook 1-21-2020: Evan MacLane Strikes Out Four Over Five Scoreless Innings For The Win; Cesar Valera Singles, Walks, & Drives In Two Runs; Ramon Urias Triples & Knocks In One Run

Mexican Pacific League Semifinals:

Ramon Urias (Memphis-Mochis) started at shortstop and batted third.  1-for-4 with one triple, one RBI, one run, three strikeouts, and assisted in one double play.

Efren Navarro (former Memphis-Culiacan) started in left field and batted fifth.  1-for-4 with two strikeouts.

Culiacan beat Mochis 3-2
LMP Official Site Post Game
Culiacan won the series four games to three and advance to the championship

No Games Scheduled For Tuesday


Dominican League Championship:

Donovan Solano (former Memphis-Licey) started at third base and batted seventh.  2-for-4 with one double, one RBI, one run, and assisted in one double play.
Evan MacLane (former St. Louis-Licey) started and pitched five innings.  He allowed four hits, no runs, two walks, and struck four out for the winning decision (1-0).  (g/f:4-1)

Licey beat Azucareros 17-2
LIDOM Official Site Post Game

Notes:
Luis Urueta (former Palm Beach-Licey MGR) hopes the team puts behind them the loss from Monday: El Caribe

Luis Urueta (former Palm Beach-Licey MGR) talks about Colombian baseball: El Heraldo

Tuesday's Game:
Azucareros (0-1) visits Licey (1-0) @ 5:00 PM AST


Venezuelan League Championship:

Cesar Valera (former Palm Beach-Caribes) started in left field and moved to second base, batting fifth.  1-for-3 with two RBIs, one walk, one caught stealing, and assisted in two double plays.
Gabriel Lino (former Memphis-Caribes) started at catcher and batted ninth.  2-for-3 with one double, one RBI, two runs, and one walk.
Liarvis Breto (MiLB signing-Caribes) entered in the eighth and pitched one inning.  He allowed no hits or runs, and struck one out.  (p-s:12-8)(g/f:1-0)

Ildemaro Vargas (former Springfield-Lara) started at second base and batted leadoff.  0-for-3 with one hit by pitch.

Caribes beat Lara 5-1
LVBP Official Site Post Game

No Games Scheduled For Tuesday


Puerto Rican League Championship:

Yariel Gonzalez (Springfield-Mayaguez) started in right field and moved to second base, batting ninth.  0-for-4 at the plate.

Santurce beat Mayaguez 4-3
LBPRC Official Site Post Game

Santurce won the championshiip four games to one

Wednesday, January 15, 2020

Cardinals Winter League Notebook 1-15-2020: Edubray Ramos Struck Out Two Over Four Scoreless Innings In Short Stint In LVBP Postseason; Rangel Ravelo Walks & Hits A Solo Home Run; Edgard Montiel Singles Twice & Drives In One Run

Mexican Pacific League Semifinals:

Notes:
Fans who threw beer at players during Obregon-Mazatlan games were banned: XEU Deportes

Wednesday's Games:
Culiacan (1-1) visits Mochis (1-1) @ 7:30 PM MT
Obregon (2-0) visits Mazatlan (0-2) @ 8:00 PM MT


Dominican League Round Robin:

Donovan Solano (former Memphis-Licey) started at third base and batted sixth.  1-for-4 with one double.

Azucareros beat Licey 7-3
LIDOM Official Site Post Game

Rangel Ravelo (St. Louis-Cibaenas) started in first base and batted third.  1-for-3 with one home run, one RBI, one run, one walk, one fielding error, and assisted in one double play.
Francisco Pena (former St. Louis-Cibaenas) started at catcher and batted ninth.  0-for-3 and one passed ball.

Escogido beat Cibaenas 9-4
LIDOM Official Site Post Game

Wednesday's Games:
Licey (8-9) visits Escogido (7-10) @ 7:15 PM AST
Azucareros (12-5) visits Cibaenas (7-10) @ 7:30 PM AST


Colombian League Championship:

Notes:
Jackson Solarte (former VSL-Barranquilla) started and gave up four runs beforing leaving in the second inning and earned the loss as Monteria beat Barranquilla 12-4: LPBCol Twitter

Enrique Perez (Johnson City-Barranquilla) and Wilman Madera (GCL-Barranquilla) both made appearances in the game: LPBCol Twitter


Venezuelan League Playoffs:

Stats:
Cesar Valera (former Palm Beach-Caribes) has played in nine games going 12-for-35 (.343) with one double, two triples, one RBI, 17 total bases, six runs, three walks, one stolen base, six strikeouts, .410 OBP, .486 SLG, and .896 OPS.
Ronny Cedeno (former MLB signing-Magallanes) has played in five games going 6-for-20 (.300) with one triple, three RBIs, eight total bases, two runs, one walk, four strikeouts, one caught stealing, .333 OBP, .400 SLG, and .733 OPS.
Gabriel Lino (former Memphis-Caribes) has played in eight games going 9-for-30 (.300) with one triple, three RBIs, 11 total bases, two runs, two walks, eight strikeouts, .364 OBP, .367 SLG, and .730 OPS.
Ildemaro Vargas (former Springfield-Lara) has played in five games going 6-for-21 (.286) with one double, one RBI, seven total bases, two walks, one strikeout, one caught stealing, .348 OBP, .333 SLG, and .681 OPS.
Wilfredo Tovar (former Memphis-Caracas) has played in six games going 4-for-25 (.160) with two RBIs, four total bases, one run, one stolen base, three strikeouts, .160 OBP, .160 SLG, and .320 OPS.
Jose Garcia (former Memphis-Caracas) has played in three games going 0-for-1 (.000) with one run and one strikeout.
Luis Bandes (former Johnson City-La Guaira) has played in three games going 0-for-3 (.000).
Wilfred Vivas (former GCL-Magallanes) has played in one game and scored one run.

Edubray Ramos (former VSL-La Guaira) has made four relief appearances posting a 0-0 record, 0.00 ERA, 0.75 WHIP, and one hold.  He's allowed three hits, no runs, and struck two out over four innings.
Miguel Socolovich (former St. Louis-Caracas) has made three relief appearances posting a 1-0 record, 0.00 ERA, and 0.75 WHIP.  He's allowed two hits, no runs, and struck four out over 2.2 innings.
Kristhiam Linares (former Springfield-La Guaira) has made three relief appearances posting a 0-0 record, 0.00 ERA, 2.00 WHIP, and one hold.  He's allowed two hits, no runs, and struck one out over one inning.
Williams Perez (Springfield free agent-Lara) has made two starts posting a 1-0 record, 1.46 ERA, and 0.73 WHIP.  He's allowed five hits, two earned runs, four walks, and struck 11 out over 12.1 innings.
Jorge Rondon (former St. Louis-Magallanes.Caribes) has made six relief appearances posting a 0-0 record, 1.50 ERA, and 1.00 WHIP.  He's allowed four hits, one earned run, two walks, and struck three out over six innings.
Pedro Rodriguez (former MiLB signing-Lara) has made seven relief appearances posting a 0-0 record, 2.35 ERA, 1.43 WHIP, three holds, and one save.  He's allowed eight hits, three runs (two earned), three walks, and struck four out over 7.2 innings.
Nestor Molina (former MiLB signing-Lara) has made two starts posting a 0-0 record, 2.70 ERA, and 1.60 WHIP.  He's allowed 12 hits, three earned runs, four walks, and struck six out over ten innings.
Liarvis Breto (MiLB signing-Caribes) has made four relief appearances posting a 0-0 record, 2.70 ERA, and 0.90 WHIP.  He's allowed two hits, one earned run, one walk, hit one batter, and struck four out over 3.1 innings.
Elniery Garcia (former Memphis-Caracas) has made one start posting a 0-0 record, 4.50 ERA, and 1.25 WHIP.  He's allowed four hits, four runs (two earned), one walk, and struck one out over four innings.
Vicente Campos (former MiLB signing-Lara) has made six relief appearances posting a 0-0 record, 7.20 ERA, 2.20 WHIP, and two holds.  He's allowed eight hits, seven runs (four earned), three walks, and struck two out over five innings.

Notes:
Aguascalientes (LMB) signed Jorge Rondon (former St. Louis-Magallanes/Caribes) for 2020 season: MiLB Official Site

Two players involved in brawl during Caribes-Zulia game have officially been suspended: LVBP Official Site

Wednesday's Games:
Lara (1-1) visits Zulia (1-1) @ 6:00 PM VET
La Guaira (0-2) visits Caribes (2-0) @ 6:00 PM VET


Puerto Rican League Championship:

Stats:
Yariel Gonzalez (Springfield-Mayaguez) has played in five games going 2-for-11 (.182) with two RBIs, two total bases, two runs, two walks, two strikeouts, .308 OBP, .182 SLG, and .490 OPS.
Anthony Garcia (former Memphis-Carolina) has played in six games going 3-for-20 (.150) with one double, four total bases, one run, four walks, eight strikeouts, .346 OBP, .200 SLG, and .546 OPS.
Jonathan Rodriguez (former Memphis-Manati) has played in one game going 0-for-3 (.000).

Hector Hernandez (former Palm Beach-Santurce) has made one start posting a 1-0 record, 3.38 ERA, and 1.50 WHIP.  He's allowed eight hits, two earned runs, and struck four out over 5.1 innings.

Wednesday's Game:
Mayaguez (0-0) visits Santurce (0-0) @ 7:15 PM AST


Nicaraguan League Championship:

Isaac Silva (former Johnson City-Leon) faced five batters and allowed three hits, four runs (three earned), and three walks.

Edgard Montiel (former DSL-Chinandega) started as designated hitter and batted third.  2-for-4 with one RBI and two runs.

Leon beat Chinandega 13-7
LBPN Official Site Post Game
LBPN Official Site Post Game

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.

Sunday, January 12, 2020

Cardinals Winter League Notebook 1-12-2020: Pete Kozma Singles & Hits A Two-Run Homer; Will Changarotty Allows Two Runs Over Six Innings; Gabriel Lino Singles & Drives In One Run

Mexican Pacific League Semifinals:

Sunday's Games:
Mochis (0-0) visits Culiacan (0-0) @ 5:05 PM MT
Mazaltan (0-0) visits Obregon (0-0) @ 6:10 PM CT


Dominican League Round Robin:

Sunday's Games:
Cibaenas (6-8) visits Escogido (5-9) @ 4:00 PM AST
Licey (7-7) visits Azucareros (10-4) @ 5:00 PM AST


Colombian League Championship:

Notes:
Will Changarotty (former State College-Barranquilla) pitched six innings, allowed six hits and two runs, and earned the loss as Monteria beat Barranquilla 3-2: El Heraldo and El Universal

Jose Calero (former GCL-Barranquilla) threw a wild pitch which allowed a run to score: Monteria Official Twitter


Venezuelan League Playoffs:

Jorge Rondon (former St. Louis-Magallanes) entered in the seventh and pitched to two batters.  He allowed no hits or runs, and struck one out.  (p-s:6-5)(g/f:1-0)(ir-s:1-0)

Cesar Valera (former Palm Beach-Caribes) started in left field and batted fifth.  0-for-3 with one run, one walk, one stolen base, and one strikeout.
Gabriel Lino (former Memphis-Caribes) started at catcher and batted seventh.  1-for-3 with one RBI and threw out one base runner.

Caribes beat Magallanes 2-0
LVBP Official Site Post Game

Notes:
Rafael Ortega (former Memphis-Caribes) is expected to play in the semifinals: LVBP Official Site

No Games Scheduled For Sunday


Puerto Rican League Playoffs:

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


Nicaraguan League Championship:

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

Leon beat Chinandega 16-4
LBPN Official Site Post Game

Sunday's Game:
Chinandega (1-2) visits Leon (2-1) @ 6:00 PM


Australian Baseball League:

Pete Kozma (former St. Louis-Perth) started at shortstop and batted second.  2-for-3 with one home run, two RBIs, one run, and assisted in one double play.

Jeremy Hazelbaker (former St. Louis-Adelaide) started in left field and batted second.  0-for-3 with one walk and one sacrifice.
Mikey Reynolds (former Springfield-Adelaide) started at shortstop and batted third.  1-for-4 with one run, one walk, and one stolen base.

Adelaide beat Perth 6-5

Shane Robinson (former St. Louis-Melbourne) started in centerfield and batted second.  0-for-6 at the plate.

Melbourne beat Geelong-Korea 13-3

No Games Scheduled Until Thursday


Caribbean Series (February 1, 2020):

Notes:
Cuba again issued another statement accusing Juan Francisco Puello of purposely holding them out of the Caribbean Series: Meridiano

Orlando Hernandez (former Washington) spoke on Cuba missing out on the Caribbean Series: El Nuevo Herald

Saturday, January 11, 2020

Cardinals Winter League Notebook 1-11-2020: Yariel Gonzalez Singles & Drives In Two Runs; Shane Robinson Singles Twice & Hits A Solo Home Run In Doubleheader; Ramon Urias Doubles, Walks, & Knocks In One Run

Mexican Pacific League Playoffs:

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

Mochis beat Jalisco 4-3
LMP Official Site Post Game

No Games Scheduled For Saturday


Dominican League Round Robin:

Rangel Ravelo (St. Louis-Cibaenas) started at first base and batted third.  2-for-4 with three runs and one walk.
Francisco Pena (former St. Louis-Cibaenas) started at catcher and batted eighth.  1-for-4 with one caught stealing and assisted in one double play.

Donovan Solano (former Memphis-Licey) started at third base and batted fifth.  1-for-2 with two runs, one walk, one hit by pitch, one strikeout, one caught stealing, one throwing error, and one fielding error.

Cibaenas beat Licey 9-3
LIDOM Official Site Post Game

Audry Perez (former St. Louis-Escogido) entered late in the game at catcher and allowed one stolen base.

Raul Valdes (former St. Louis-Azucareros) started and pitched four innings.  He allowed seven hits, five earned runs, two walks, hit one batter, threw one wild pitch, and struck four out.  (g/f:3-3)

Azucareros beat Escogido 9-8 in 12 innings
LIDOM Official Site Post Game

Notes:
Rangel Ravelo (St. Louis-Cibaenas) spoke with a KBO team but decided to stay with St. Louis: Derrick Goold Twitter

No Games Scheduled For Saturday


Colombian League Championship:

Notes:
Will Changarotty (former State College-Barranquilla) will start the first game for Giants as he held the league best ERA during the regular season: El Heraldo


Venezuelan League Playoffs:

Cesar Valera (former Palm Beach-Caribes) started at shortstop and batted third.  1-for-4, one throwing error, and assisted in one double play.
Gabriel Lino (former Memphis-Caribes) started at catcher and batted ninth.  1-for-4 with two strikeouts.

Zulia beat Caribes 1-0
LVBP Official Site Post Game

Wilfredo Tovar (former Memphis-Caracas) started at shortstop and batted second.  0-for-4 with one strikeout and grounded into one double play.
Jose Garcia (former Memphis-Caracas) entered late in the game as a pinch runner.
Miguel Socolovich (former St. Louis-Caracas) entered in the eighth and pitched to one batter.  He allowed no hits or runs, and struck one out.  (p-s:7-5)(ir-s:1-0)

La Guaira beat Caracas 2-1
LVBP Official Site Post Game

Ildemaro Vargas (former Springfield-Lara) started at second base and batted leadoff.  1-for-3 and assisted in one double play.
Vicente Campos (former MiLB signing-Lara) entered in the eighth and pitched to five batters.  He allowed two hits, one earned run, one intentional walk, and struck one out.  (p-s:11-8)(g/f:1-0)

Lara beat Magallanes 2-1
LVBP Official Site Post Game

Notes:
Two players from Zulia were suspended for the remainder of the season after the brawl with Caribes: LVBP Official Site

Saturday's Game:
Magallanes (2-4) visits Caribes (2-4) @ 6:00 PM AST


Puerto Rican League Playoffs:

Anthony Garcia (former Memphis-Carolina) started in left field and batted leadoff.  1-for-4 with one double.

Yariel Gonzalez (Springfield-Mayaguez) entered late in the game as a pinch hitter and batted eighth.  1-for-1 with two RBIs.

Mayaguez beat Carolina 2-1
LBPRC Official Site Post Game

Notes:
Robinson Cancel (former Memphis-Mayaguez MGR) talks about growing up with earthquakes in his hometown of Lajas: Primera Hora

Saturday's Game (Postponed Until Sunday):
Mayaguez (2-2) visits Carolina (2-2) @ 6:00 PM AST


Nicaraguan League Championship:

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

Leon beat Chinandega 2-1 in 10 innings
LBPN Official Site Post Game

Saturday's Games:
Leon (1-1) visits Chinandega (1-1) @ 6:00 PM


Australian Baseball League:

Pete Kozma (former St. Louis-Perth) started at second base and batted second.  1-for-3 with two strikeouts.

Jeremy Hazelbaker (former St. Louis-Adelaide) started in left field and batted second.  0-for-2 with one run and two strikeouts.
Mikey Reynolds (former Springfield-Adelaide) started at shortstop and batted third.  0-for-2 with one walk.

Adelaide beat Perth 2-1 in game one of doubleheader

Pete Kozma (former St. Louis-Perth) started at shortstop and batted second.  0-for-4 and assisted in one double play.

Jeremy Hazelbaker (former Springfield-Adelaide) started in left field and batted second.  0-for-3 with two strikeouts.
Mikey Reynolds (former Springfield-Adelaide) started at shortstop and batted third.  0-for-4 with one strikeout.

Perth beat Adelaide 2-0 in game two of doubleheader

Shane Robinson (former St. Louis-Melbourne) started in centerfield and batted second.  2-for-4 at the plate.

Melbourne beat Geelong-Korea 12-2 in game one of doubleheader

Shane Robinson (former St. Louis-Melbourne) started in centerfield and batted second.  1-for-3 with one home run, one two-out RBI, and one run.

Geelong-Korea beat Melbourne 13-6 in game two of doubleheader

Notes:
Miami pulled Dustin Beggs (former 2014 draft selection-Adelaide) from continuing in the ABL: Adelaide Official Twitter

Sunday's Games:
Perth (18-13) visits Adelaide (18-9)
Auckland (18-13) visits Sydney (13-18)
Melbourne (17-14) visits Geelong-Korea (10-21)

Thursday, January 9, 2020

Cardinals Winter League Notebook 1-9-2020: Edgard Montiel Hits Three Home Runs & Drives In Eight Runs; Cesar Valera & Gabriel Lino Ejected After Brawl; Nestor Molina Strikes Out Five & Allows One Run Over Five Innings

Mexican Pacific League Playoffs:

Stats:
Irving Lopez (Springfield-Hermosillo) has played in five games going 5-for-17 (.294) with one double, six total bases, three runs, three strikeouts, .368 OBP, .353 SLG, and .721 OPS.
Carlos Soto (Peoria-Mochis) has played in four games going 2-for-8 (.250) with one RBI, two total bases, one walk, one caught stealing, .300 OBP, .250 SLG, and .550 OPS.
Ramon Urias (Memphis-Mochis) has played in five games going 4-for-18 (.222) with one home run, two RBIs, seven total bases, five runs, four walks, three strikeouts, .364 OBP, .389 SLG, and .753 OPS.
Rainel Rosario (former Springfield-Monterrey) has played in five games going 4-for-18 (.222) with four RBIs, four total bases, two runs, two walks, seven strikeouts, .286 OBP, .222 SLG, and .508 OPS.
Efren Navarro (former Memphis-Culiacan) has played in five games going 3-for-18 (.167) with one RBI, three total bases, one run, one walk, four strikeouts, .250 OBP, .167 SLG, and .417 OPS.
Alex Mejia (former St. Louis-Monterrey) has played in five games going 2-for-17 (.118) with two doubles, four total bases, two runs, three strikeouts, .167 OBP, .235 SLG, and .402 OPS.
Niko Vasquez (former Springfield-Monterrey) has played in five games going 1-for-17 (.059) with one total bases, one walk, two strikeouts, .158 OBP, .059 SLG, and .217 OPS.

Fernando Salas (former St. Louis-Hermosillo) has made three relief appearances posting a 0-1 record, 0.00 ERA, 1.00 WHIP, and one save.  He's allowed two hits, one unearned run, one walk, and struck one out over three innings.

Thursday's Games:
Mochis (3-2) visits Jalisco (2-3) @ 8:00 PM CT
Mazatlan (3-2) visits Hermosillo (2-3) @ 7:30 PM MT


Dominican League Round Robin:

Donovan Solano (former Memphis-Licey) started at third base and batted second.  0-for-5 with one strikeout.

Escogido beat Licey 4-3 in 10 innings
LIDOM Official Site Post Game

Rangel Ravelo (St. Louis-Cibaenas) started at first base and batted third.  1-for-4 with two runs, one walk, and one strikeout.
Francisco Pena (former St. Louis-Cibaenas) started at catcher and batted eighth.  1-for-5 with one run, one strikeout, and allowed one stolen base.

Azucareros beat Cibaenas 11-9
LIDOM Official Site Post Game

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


Meridana League:

Notes:
Amaury Cazana (former Memphis-UADY) drove in one run on Monday: Meridana Official Twitter


Colombian League Playoffs:

Notes:
Geddy Guerra (former VSL-Sincelejo) earned the loss as Monteria beat Sincelejo 6-3: El Universal


Venezuelan League Playoffs:
Cesar Valera (former Palm Beach-Caribes) started at shortstop and batted third.  2-for-3 with one triple, two runs, one walk, one hit by pitch, one strikeout, and was ejected in the eighth inning.
Gabriel Lino (former Memphis-Caribes) started at catcher and batted eighth.  0-for-4 with one run, two strikeouts, and was ejected in the eighth inning.

Caribes beat Zulia 13-2
LVBP Official Site Post Game

Nestor Molina (former MiLB signing-Lara) started and pitched five innings.  He allowed five hits, one earned run, three walks, and struck five out.  (p-s:93-56)(g/f:6-2)
Pedro Rodriguez (former MiLB signing-Lara) entered in the ninth and pitched one inning.  He allowed two hits, one earned run, one intentional walk, and struck one out for the blown save (1).  (p-s:16-9)(g/f:1-1)

Wilfred Vivas (former GCL-Magallanes) entered late in the game as a pinch runner and scored.
Ronny Cedeno (former MLB signing-Magallanes) started at second base and batted eighth.  0-for-4 with one two-out RBI, one walk, one strikeout, grounded into one double play, and assisted in one double play.
Jorge Rondon (former St. Louis-Magallanes) entered in the ninth and pitched to three batters.  He allowed one hit and no runs.  (p-s:5-4)(g/f:1-0)

Magallanes beat Lara 5-4 in 11 innings
LVBP Official Site Post Game

Kristhiam Linares (former Springfield-La Guaira) entered in the seventh and pitched to three batters.  He allowed one hit, no runs, and struck one out for the hold (1).  (p-s:13-8)(g/f:1-0)

Wilfredo Tovar (former Memphis-Caracas) started at shortstop and batted second.  1-for-5 with one ground into double play and assisted in one double play.
Jose Garcia (former Memphis-Caracas) entered late in the game as a pinch runner and scored.
Miguel Socolovich (former St. Louis-Caracas) entered in the eighth and pitched 1.1 innings.  He allowed one hit, no runs, threw one wild pitch, and struck two out for the winning decision (1-0).  (p-s:22-13)(g/f:0-1)(ir-s:2-0)

Caracas beat La Guaira 3-2
LVBP Official Site Post Game

Notes:
Edubray Ramos (former VSL-La Guaira) was removed from the La Guaira active roster after signing with Los Angeles: LVBP Official Site

No Games Scheduled For Thursday


Puerto Rican League Playoffs:

Notes:
Anthony Garcia (former Memphis-Carolina) was has been suspended one game for his actions in the playoffs: Primera Hora

Thursday's Game:
Santurce (3-0) visits Manati (0-3) @ 7:15 PM AST


Nicaraguan League Championship:

Isaac Silva (former Johnson City-Leon) pitched 1.2 innings and allowed four hits, four earned runs, one home run, three walks, and struck two out.

Edgard Montiel (former DSL-Chinandega) started as designated hitter and batted fourth.  3-for-5 with three home runs, eight RBIs, three runs, one walk, and one strikeout.

Chinandega beat Leon 14-11
LBPN Official Site Post Game

Notes:
Vicente Padilla will manage Chinandega during the summer: La Prensa

No Games Scheduled For Thursday


Australian Baseball League:

Shane Robinson (former St. Louis-Melbourne) started in centerfield and batted second.  2-for-4 with one RBI, one run, one walk, and one throwing error.

Melbourne beat Geelong-Korea 8-3

Jeremy Martinez (former Memphis-Brisbane) started at catcher and batted third.  2-for-4 with one double, one RBI, two runs, and one walk.

Brisbane beat Canberra 12-2

Friday's Games:
Melbourne (16-13) visits Geelong-Korea (9-20)
Canberra (11-14) visits Brisbane (13-16)
Auckland (17-12) visits Sydney (12-17)
Perth (17-11) visits Adelaide (16-8)

Wednesday, January 8, 2020

Cardinals Winter League Notebook 1-8-2020: St. Louis Signed Oscar Hernandez Out Of LVBP; Ramon Urias Singles & Hits A Two-Run Homer; Ronny Cedeno Singles, Triples, & Drives In Two Runs

Korean Baseball Organization:

Notes:
Doosan re-signed Jose Miguel Fernandez (Doosan) for the 2020 season: Yonhap News Agency


Mexican Pacific League Playoffs:

Alex Mejia (former St. Louis-Monterrey) started at shortstop and batted second.  0-for-4 with one strikeout and assisted in two double plays.
Rainel Rosario (former Springfield-Monterrey) started in centerfield and batted fifth.  2-for-4 with one RBI, one run, two strikeouts, and one outfield assist.
Niko Vasquez (former Springfield-Monterrey) started at third base and batted eighth.  1-for-4 with one ground into double play, one throwing error, and assisted in two double plays.

Obregon beat Monterrey 12-4
LMP Official Site Post Game

Ramon Urias (Memphis-Mochis) started at shortstop and batted third.  2-for-4 with one home run, two RBIs, one run, and two throwing errors.

Mochis beat Jalisco 6-3
LMP Official Site Post Game

Irving Lopez (Springfield-Hermosillo) started at shortstop and batted ninth.  1-for-3 at the plate.

Mazatlan beat Hermosillo 5-3
LMP Official Site Post Game

Efren Navarro (former Memphis-Culiacan) started as designated hitter and batted fifth.  0-for-4 with one walk.

Culiacan beat Mexicali 4-3
LMP Official Site Post Game

No Games Scheduled For Wednesday


Dominican League Round Robin:

Stats:
Donovan Solano (former Memphis-Licey) has played in 11 games going 13-for-46 (.283) with one double, six RBIs, 14 total bases, three runs, one stolen base, six strikeouts, .298 OBP, .304 SLG, and .602 OPS.
Rangel Ravelo (St. Louis-Cibaenas) has played in 11 games going 11-for-43 (.256) with three doubles, two home runs, six RBIs, 20 total bases, six runs, five walks, eight strikeouts, .333 OBP, .465 SLG, and .798 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.
Francisco Pena (former St. Louis-Cibaenas) has played in eight games going 3-for-18 (.167) with three total bases, two walks, four strikeouts, .250 OBP, .167 SLG, and .417 OPS.
Audry Perez (former St. Louis-Escogido) has played in three games going 1-for-7 (.143) with one total base, one strikeout, .143 OBP, .143 SLG, and .286 OPS.
Alberto Triunfel (former Springfield-Escogido) has played in four games going 0-for-2 (.000) with one strikeout.
Robelys Reyes (former Springfield-Escogido) has played in five games going 0-for-1 (.000) with one run, one stolen base, and one caught stealing.
Yefri Perez (former MiLB signing-Cibaenas) has played in four games with one run, two stolen base, and one caught stealing.

Evan MacLane (former St. Louis-Licey) has made two appearances (one start) posting a 1-0 record, 0.00 ERA, 0.55 WHIP, and one hold.  He's allowed three hits, no runs, one walk, and struck three out over 7.1 innings.
Raul Valdes (former St. Louis-Azucareros) has made three starts posting a 1-0 record, 2.08 ERA, and 1.44 WHIP.  He's allowed 15 hits, four earned runs, one home run, ten walks, and struck ten out over 17.1 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:
Evan MacLane (former St. Louis-Estrellas), Yeison Medina (former Springfield-Estrellas), and Ramon Santos (Springfield-Estrellas) were on hand to receive their 2018-19 LIDOM championship rings: LIDOM Official Site

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


Colombian League Playoffs:

Notes:
Jackson Solarte (former VSL-Barranquilla Giants) started and pitched five innings as Giants beat Gators 4-2: El Universal


Venezuelan League Playoffs:

Gabriel Lino (former Memphis-Caribes) started at catcher and batted third.  1-for-4 with one strikeout and assisted in one double play.
Cesar Valera (former Palm Beach-Caribes) started in left field and batted sixth.  2-for-4, one outfield assist, and assisted in one double play.

Zulia beat Caribes 5-0

Williams Perez (Springfield free agent-Lara) started and pitched six innings.  He allowed three hits, no runs, one walk, and struck eight out.  (p-s:80-50)(g/f:4-5)
Vicente Campos (former MiLB signing-Lara) entered in the seventh and pitched to five batters.  He allowed two runs and three unearned runs.  (p-s:14-11)(g/f:2-1)
Pedro Rodriguez (former MiLB signing-Lara) entered in the seventh and pitched one inning.  He allowed one hit, one earned run, and one walk for the hold (3).  (p-s:24-14)(g/f:1-1)(ir-s:1-1)

Ronny Cedeno (former MLB signing-Magallanes) started at second base and batted eighth.  2-for-4 with one triple, two two-out RBIs, one run, two strikeouts, one caught stealing/pickoff, and assisted in one double play.
Jorge Rondon (former St. Louis-Magallanes) entered in the seventh and pitched one inning.  He allowed no hits or runs, and struck one out.  (p-s:10-7)(g/f:2-0)

Lara beat Magallanes 6-5

Edubray Ramos (former VSL-La Guaira) entered in the sixth and pitched one inning.  He allowed no hits or runs, and struck one out.  (p-s:8-8)(g/f:1-1)
Kristhiam Linares (former Springfield-La Guaira) entered in the seventh and pitched to one batter.  He allowed one hit and no runs.  (p-s:3-2)

Jose Garcia (former Memphis-Caracas) entered late in the game in right field and batted leadoff.  0-for-1 with one strikeout.
Wilfredo Tovar (former Memphis-Caracas) started at shortstop and batted second.  0-for-3 at the plate.
Miguel Socolovich (former St. Louis-Caracas) entered in the ninth and pitched one inning.  He allowed one hit, no runs, and struck one out.  (p-s:10-7)(g/f/:1-0)

La Guaira beat Caracas 9-0

Notes:
St. Louis signed Oscar Hernandez (Magallanes) and he will no longer be permitted to play the remainder of the LVBP season.  Hernandez was signed right before the game on Tuesday and had to be removed from the starting lineup: El Emergente

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


Puerto Rican League Playoffs:

Notes:
Games expected to resume on Thursday: El Nuevo Dia

Wednesday'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 Championship:

Wednesday's Game:
Leon (0-0) visits Chinandega (0-0) @ 6:00 PM

Sunday, January 5, 2020

Cardinals Winter League Notebook 1-5-2020: Rangel Ravelo Singles, Doubles, Walks, & Drives In Two Runs; Gabriel Lino Triples, Walks, & Knocks In One Run; Pedro Rodriguez Pitched Two Scoreless Innings For The Hold

Mexican Pacific League Playoffs:

Notes:
Philadelphia signed three pitchers from Veracruz: XEU Deportes

Sunday's Games:
Obregon (2-0) visits Monterrey (0-2) @ 5:00 PM CT
Jalisco (1-1) visits Mochis (1-1) @ 5:00 PM MT
Culiacan (1-1) visits Mexicali (1-1) @ 4:00 PM PT
Hermosillo (1-1) visits Mazatlan (1-1) @ 6:00 PM MT


Dominican League Round Robin:

Rangel Ravelo (St. Louis-Cibaenas) started at first base and batted third.  2-for-4 with one double, two two-out RBIs, two runs, one walk, and assisted in one double play.
Yefri Perez (former MiLB signing-Cibaenas) entered late in the game as a pinch runner.
Francisco Pena (former St. Louis-Cibaenas) entered late in the game at catcher.

Cibaenas beat Escogido 7-5
LIDOM Official Site Post Game

Donovan Solano (former Memphis-Licey) started at second base and batted second.  2-for-5 and assisted in one double play.

Azucareros beat Licey 2-1
LIDOM Official Site Post Game

Notes:
Aramis Garcia (former 2011 draft selection-Azucareros) injured his groin and has since been pulled by San Francisco: Azucareros Official Site

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


Colombian League Playoffs:

Notes:
Geddy Guerra (former VSL-Sincelejo) earned the win as Sincelejo beat Monteria 3-2: LPBCol Twitter


Venezuelan League Playoffs:

Wilfredo Tovar (former Memphis-Caracas) started at shortstop and batted third.  0-for-5 with one strikeout and assisted in three double plays.

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.
Kristhiam Linares (former Springfield-La Guaira) entered in the fifth and pitched to one batter.  He allowed no hits or runs.  (p-s:1-1)
Edubray Ramos (former VSL-La Guaira) entered in the seventh and pitched one inning.  He allowed two hits, no runs, and struck one out for the hold (1).  (p-s:7-7)(g/f:1-0)

Caracas beat La Guaira 5-4 in 10 innings
LVBP Official Site Post Game

Cesar Valera (former Palm Beach-Caribes) started at shortstop and batted third.  2-for-4 with one double.
Gabriel Lino (former Memphis-Caribes) started at catcher and batted ninth.  1-for-2 with one triple, one two-out RBI, and one walk.

Caribes beat Zulia 2-1
LVBP Official Site Post Game

Ronny Cedeno (former MLB signing-Magallanes) started at second base and batted eighth.  0-for-2 and assisted in one double play.

Ildemaro Vargas (former Springfield-Lara) started at second base and batted leadoff.  2-for-4 with one caught stealing and assisted in one double play.
Vicente Campos (former MiLB signing-Lara) entered in the sixth and pitched to two batters.  He allowed no hits or runs for the hold (1).  (p-s:9-6)(g/f:0-1)(ir-s:2-0)
Pedro Rodriguez (former MiLB signing-Lara) entered in the seventh and pitched two innings.  He allowed no hits or runs, and one walk for the hold (1).  (p-s:18-11)(g/f:3-2)(ir-s:2-0)

Lara beat Magallanes 2-0
LVBP Official Site Post Game

Notes:
Caribes will add Rafael Ortega (former Memphis) if they move into next round: El Emergente

No Games Scheduled For Sunday


Puerto Rican League Playoffs:

Anthony Garcia (former Memphis-Carolina) started in right field and batted leadoff.  1-for-4 with two strikeouts.

Mayaguez beat Carolina 2-1
LBPRC Official Site Post Game

Notes:
Carlos Beltran (former St. Louis) threw out the first pitch before Manati-Santurce game: Primera Hora

Sunday's Games:
Manati (0-2) visits Santurce (2-0) @ 1:00 PM AST
Mayaguez (1-1) visits Carolina (1-1) @ 6:00 PM AST


Australian Baseball League:

Shane Robinson (former St. Louis-Melbourne) started in centerfield and batted second.  2-for-4 with one walk.

Sydney beat Melbourne 5-4

Jeremy Martinez (former Memphis-Brisbane) started at catcher and batted third.  2-for-4 with one RBI, two runs, and two walks.

Pete Kozma (former St. Louis-Perth) started at shortstop and batted second.  0-for-4 with one strikeout and one throwing error.

Brisbane beat Perth 10-4

No Games Scheduled Until Thursday


Caribbean Series (February 1, 2020):

Notes:
Colombian will take Cuba's place in the tournament due to visa issues: LVBP Official Site