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Thursday, January 29, 2015

Cardinals Winter League Notebook 1-29-15: Gustavo Martinez Pitches One & A Third Scoreless Innings & Holds One Inherited Runner On Base; Pedro Rodriguez Strikes Out One Over One Scoreless Inning; Ronny Cedeno Singles & Doubles



Venezuelan League Championship

Pedro Rodriguez (former MiLB signing-Caribes) entered in the ninth and pitched one inning.  He allowed no hits or runs, and struck one out.  (p-s:12-7)(g/f:2-0)

Ronny Cedeno (former St. Louis-Magallanes) started at shortstop and batted second.  2-for-5 with one double and one fielding error.

Caribes beat Magallanes 8-3
LVBP Official Site Post Game
Caribes wins the championship over Magallanes four games to one


Australian Baseball League Playoffs

Notes:
Preview of the Perth-Sydney series: ABL Official Site

Friday's Games:
Perth (0-0) visits Sydney (0-0) @ 7:30 PM AET


Latin American Series

Gustavo Martinez (former GCL-Boer) entered in the sixth and pitched 1.1 innings.  He allowed no hits or runs, and one walk.  (g/f:1-2)(ir-s:1-0)

Boer beat San Andres 4-3
LNBP Official Site Post Game

Thursday's Games:
Monteria (2-0) visits Boer (1-1) @ 3:00 PM
San Andres (0-2) visits Cocle (1-1) @ 7:30 PM


Caribbean Series (February 2, 2015)

Notes:
Russell Branyan (former St. Louis-Culiacan) is listed on the Culiacan roster for the Caribbean Series: LMP Official Site

Eduardo Perez (former St. Louis-Santurce MGR) looks to relive Caribbean Series magic: MLB Official Site

Alfredo Despaigne (Granma) was denied a visa to Puerto Rico after last summers issue in the Dominican Republic and Mexico, Osniel Madera (Pinar del Rio) was also turned down: ESPN Deportes

Saltillo (Triple-A Mexican League) signed Luis Terrero (Campache free agent) for the 2015 season: MiLB Official Site

Pedro Rodriguez (former MiLB signing-Caribes) had no pain after pitching Wednesday and will be closer in the Caribbean Series: El Emergente

Lino Rivera (former Arkansas-Mayaguez MGR) apologized to the fans for losing in the championship and stated some players were playing hurt including Randy Ruiz (former MiLB singing-Mayaguez): Primera Hora

Monday's Games:
Pinar del Rio (Cuba) visits Culiacan (Mexico) @ 12:05 PM ET
Santurce (Puerto Rico) visits Caribes (Venezuela) @ 6:30 PM ET


Nippon Professional Baseball

Chunichi held a press conference for Raul Valdes (former St. Louis-Azucareros): Yakyubaka

Chad Huffman (former Memphis-Chiba Lotte) arrived in Japan: Yakyubaka

Wednesday, January 14, 2015

Cardinals Winter League Notebook 1-14-15: Edmundo Sosa Singles Twice, Doubles, & Drives In Two Runs; Ronny Cedeno Doubles, Walks Twice, & Knocks In Two Runs; Evan MacLane Strikes Out Five Over Six Scoreless Innings For The Win



Venezuelan League Round Robin

Pedro Rodriguez (former MiLB signing-Caribes) entered in the ninth and pitched one inning.  He allowed two hits and no runs for the save (4).  (g/f:2-0)

Caribes beat Zulia 4-3
LVBP Official Site Post Game

Jose Martinez (former Springfield-Aragua) started at second base and batted seventh.  1-for-2 with one run, one walk, one fielding error, and assisted in one double play.

Ronny Cedeno (former St. Louis-Magallanes) started at shortstop and batted second.  1-for-2 with one double, two RBIs, two runs, two walks, and one sacrifice.

Magallanes beat Aragua 10-2
LVBP Official Site Post Game

Notes:
Jose Martinez (former Springfield-Aragua) finished ninth in voting for MVP: Aragua Official Site

Johan Santana (Baltimore free agent-Magallanes) discusses his return to the mound after two years: Lider

Wednesday's Games:
Zulia (3-6) visits Caribes (7-2) @ 7:30 PM VST
Magallanes (6-3) visits La Guaira (3-5) @ 67:30 PM VST


Mexican Pacific League Playoffs

Wednesday's Games:
Jalisco (1-1) visits Obregon (1-1) @ 7:30 PM MST
Culiacan (1-1) visits Mexicali (1-1) @ 7:30 PM PT


Dominican League Round Robin

Eliezer Alfonso (former Peoria-Cibao) started at first base and batted seventh.  0-for-4 with one strikeout and grounded into one double play.

Evan MacLane (former St. Louis-Estrellas) started and pitched six innings.  He allowed three hits, no runs, one walk, and struck five out for the winning decision (2-0).  (g/f:6-0)
Omar Javier (former Johnson City-Estrellas) entered in the eighth and pitched one inning.  He allowed no hits or runs, and struck two out.  (g/f:1-0)

Estrellas beat Cibao 7-2
Listin Diario Post Game

Raul Valdes (former St. Louis-Azucareros) started and pitched 3.2 innings.  He allowed six hits, four earned runs, two walks, and struck three out for the losing decision (0-2).  (g/f:1-2)

Cibaenas beat Azucareros 5-4
Listin Diario Post Game

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


Nicaraguan League Playoffs

Edgard Montiel (former DSL-Chinandega) started at third base and batted seventh.  0-for-4 with one strikeout and grounded into one double play.

Gustavo Martinez (former GCL-Boer) started and pitched 3.2 innings.  He allowed seven hits, two earned run, one home run, one walk, threw one wild pitch, and struck two out.  (g/f:2-7)

Boer beat Chinandega 6-2
LNBP Official Site Post Game

Wednesday's Games:
Boer (2-2) visits Chinandega (2-2) @ 6:00 PM


Australian Baseball League

Thursday's Games:
Perth (21-19) visits Canberra (19-19) @ 7:00 PM AET
Melbourne (13-25) visits Adelaide (26-14) @ 7:00 PM ACT
Sydney (18-20) visits Brisbane (19-19) @ 6:30 PM AEST


Puerto Rican League Round Robin

Ruben Gotay (former Memphis-Santurce) Started as designated hitter and batted third.  1-for-4 with one home run, two RBIs (one w/two-outs), and one run.
Jonathan Rodriguez (Memphis-Santurce) entered late in the game as a pinch hitter and batted fifth.  0-for-1 with one strikeout.
Ivan Maldonando (former MiLB tryout-Santurce) started and pitched five innings.  He allowed four hits, three runs (one earned), one home run, and one walk for the losing decision (1-2).  (g/f:9-5)
Pedro Feliciano (former Memphis-Santurce) entered in the seventh and pitched to one batter.  He allowed no hits or runs.  (g/f:1-0)(ir-s:3-0)

Anthony Garcia (Palm Beach-Carolina) started in right field and batted fourth.  1-for-3 with one run and one walk.
J.C. Romero (former St. Louis-Carolina) entered in the ninth and pitched one inning.  He allowed one hit, no runs, and struck two out for the save (1).  (g/f:1-0)

Carolina beat Santurce 3-2
LBPRC Official Site Post Game

Joe Thurston (former St. Louis-Caguas) started in right field and batted eighth,  2-for-3 with one hit by pitch and one strikeout.
Luis Mateo (former Memphis-Caguas) started at shortstop and batted ninth.  2-for-3 with one sacrifice, one strikeout, and assisted in one double play.

Luis Montanez (former Memphis-Mayaguez) started in right field and batted second.  2-for-4 with one RBI and two runs.
Randy Ruiz (former MiLB signing-Mayaguez) started as designated hitter and batted fifth.  1-for-4 with one double, two RBIs, and one strikeout.

Mayaguez beat Caguas 5-4
LBPRC Official Site Post Game

Wednesday's Games:
Caguas (2-7) visits Santurce (6-3) @ 7:30 PM AST
Carolina (4-5) visits Mayaguez (6-3) @ 7:30 PM AST


Colombian League Playoffs

Ronald Ramirez (former Palm Beach-Cartagena) scored one run as Cartagena beat Monteria 5-4: El Universal and El Meridiano

Wednesday's Game:
Cartagena (1-2) visits Monteria (2-1)


Panama League

Edmundo Sosa (State College-Metro) started at shortstop and batted leadoff.  3-for-5 with one double, two RBIs, and one strikeout.
Jonathan Rivera (DSL-Metro) started in outfield and batted sixth.  2-for-5 with one triple and one run.

Metro beat Cocle 4-3
Panama League Official Site Post Game

No Games Scheduled For Wednesday


Cuban League

Pinar del Rio has not yet received permission from OFAC to participate in the Caribbean Series: Diario de Cuba


Nippon Professional Baseball

Chiba Lotte re-signed Chad Huffman (former Memphis) for the 2015 season: Yakyubaka

Doosan (KBO) signed Zach Lutz (Rakuten free agent) for the 2015 season: Yonhap News Agency

Saturday, February 1, 2014

Cardinals Winter League Notebook 2-1-14: Ethan Cole Strikes Out Six & Allows One Run Over Six Innings For The Win; Fernando Tatis Signs To Play In Triple-A Mexican League; Chad Huffman Introduced To Japanese Media

Ethan Cole - Canberra Cavalry


Australian Baseball League Playoffs

Ethan Cole (former Quad Cities-Canberra) started and pitched six innings.  He allowed seven hits, one unearned run, two walks, and struck six out for the winning decision (1-0).  (p-s:103-62)(g/f:6-3)
Jeff Lyman (former Springfield-Canberra) entered in the seventh and pitched to six batters.  He allowed two hits, one earned run, and two walks for the hold (1).  (p-s:17-8)(g/f:0-2)

Wayne Lundgren (former Palm Beach-Sydney) entered in the seventh and pitched to two batters.  He allowed one hit and no runs.  (p-s:4-4)(g/f:1-0)(ir-s:1-0)

Canberra beat Sydney 4-3
Canberra Official Site Post Game

Sunday's Game:
Canberra (1-1) visits Sydney (1-1) @ 4:00 PM AET


California Winter League

Wilfrido Pujols (former Johnson City-Palm Desert) started and first base and batted eighth.  0-for-2 with one strikeout and one error.

Palm Springs and Palm Desert tied 1-1

Saturday's Games:
British Columbia (2-5-1) visits Palm Springs Power (3-3-1)
Palm Springs Chill (4-1-2) visits Midwest (4-3)
Bay Area (6-1-1) visits Washington (2-3-2)
Cochella Valley (2-4-1) visits Oregon (4-3)


Latin American Series

Jolbert Cabrera (former Memphis-Cartagena) started at third base and batted fifth.  0-for-2 with one walk.
Ronald Ramirez (former Palm Beach-Cartagena) started at shortstop and batted ninth.  0-for-3 at the plate.

Cartagena beat Urraca/Veraguas 6-1
Latin American Series Official Site Post Game

Saturday's Championship Game:
Cartagena (2-2) visits San Andres (3-0)


Caribbean Series

Notes:

Fernando Tatis (former St. Louis-Escogido) signed on to play for Laguna: MiLB Official Site

Mayaguez got a late start in travel after the government delayed their take off: Primera Hora

Fernando Salas (former St. Louis-Hermosillo) talks about winning the LMP Championship: Hermosillo Official Site

Luis Garcia (former New Haven-Hermosillo) talks about winning the LMP Championship: Hermosillo Official Site

Yadier Molina (St. Louis-Carolina) and Carlos Beltran (former St. Louis) received awards from the Puerto Rican press: Primera Hora

Saturday's Games:
Mayaguez (0-0) visits Licey (0-0) @ 3:00 PM ET
Villa Clara (0-0) visits Hermosillo (0-0) @ 7:30 PM ET


Nippon Professional Baseball (Japan)

Notes:

Brian Falkenborg (former St. Louis-Rakuten) spent the offseson strengthening and Chiba Lotte held a press conference to announce the signing of Chad Huffman (former Memphis): Yakyubaka

The sports media presented Hector Luna (former St. Louis-Chunichi-Aguilas) with a cake for his birthday: Yakyubaka

Monday, January 27, 2014

Cardinals Winter League Notebook 1-27-14: Luis Garcia Drives In One Run; Fernando Salas Strikes Out Two & Holds Two Runners On Over One & A Third Scoreless Innings For The Save; Tyler Herron Strikes Out One Over One Scoreless Inning To Help Win Championship

Tyler Herron - Indios de Mayaguez


Venezuelan League Championship

Ronny Cedeno (former St. Louis-Magallanes) started at shortstop and batted ninth.  1-for-4 and assisted in two double plays.

Caribes beat Magallanes 5-3 in 10 innings
Lider Post Game

Notes:
Chad Huffman (former Memphis-Caracas-Chiba Lotte) arrived in Japan: Yakyubaka

No Games Scheduled For Monday


Mexican Pacific League Championship

Luis Garcia (former New Haven-Hermosillo) started at first base and batted sixth.  0-for-4 with one RBI, one sac fly, and assisted in one double play.
Fernando Salas (former St. Louis-Hermosillo) entered in the eighth and pitched 1.1 innings.  He allowed one hit, no runs, and struck two out for the save (2).  (p-s:19-13)(g/f:2-0)(ir-s:2-0)

Hermosillo beat Navojoa 6-4
LMP Official Site Post Game

No Games Scheduled For Monday


Dominican League Championship

Julio Lugo (former St. Louis-Escogido) started as designated hitter and batted sixth.  0-for-5 with one ground into double play.

Eugenio Velez (former Memphis-Licey) started in right field and batted sixth.  1-for-2 with one double, one run, one walk, and one sacrifice.
Victor Marte (St. Louis free agent-Licey) entered in the seventh and pitched two innings.  He allowed one hit, one unearned run, two walks, and struck one out for the losing decision (1-1).  (g/f:5-0)(ir-s:2-2)

Escogido beat Licey 9-6
LIDOM Official Site Post Game

Notes:
Hector Luna (former St. Louis-Chunichi-Aguilas) and Jorge Sosa (former St. Louis-Escogido-Yokohama) arrived in Japan from the Dominican Republic: Yakayubaka

Monday's Game:
Licey (3-3) visits Escogido (3-3) @ 7:35 PM AST


Australian Baseball League

Former Cardinals Final Regular Season Stats:
Brett Zawacki (former Springfield-Melbourne) has made 19 relief appearances posting a 1-1 record, 1.75 ERA, 1.13 WHIP, one hold, and seven saves.  He's allowed 20 hits, six runs (five earned), two home runs, nine walks, hit one batter, and struck 35 out over 25.2 innings.
Wayne Lundgren (former Palm Beach-Sydney) has made 18 relief appearances posting a 1-1 record, 2.57 ERA, 1.10 WHIP, and nine holds.  He's allowed 16 hits, six earned runs, seven walks, and struck 21 out over 21 innings.
Ethan Cole (former Quad Cities-Canberra) has made 12 starts posting a 5-5 record, 3.80 ERA, and 1.39 WHIP.  He's allowed 77 hits, 32 runs (30 earned), three home runs, 22 walks, hit two batters, and struck 40 out over 71 innings.
Jeff Lyman (former Springfield-Canberra) has made 14 appearances (six starts) posting a 1-2 record, 4.07 ERA, 1.48 WHIP, and one hold.  He's allowed 38 hits, 23 runs (19 earned), one home run, 24 walks, hit one batter, and struck 26 out over 42 innings.

Friday's Playoff Game:
Canberra (22-24) visits Sydney (23-23) @ 7:00 PM AET


Puerto Rican League Championship

Aaron Bates (former Memphis-Caguas) started as designated hitter and batted sixth.  1-for-3 with one strikeout.
Luis Mateo (Springfield-Caguas) started at shortstop and batted ninth.  1-for-3 with two strikeouts and assisted in one double play.

Randy Ruiz (former MiLB signing-Mayaguez) started as designated hitter and batted fourth.  0-for-4 with one run and one strikeout.
Ruben Gotay (former Memphis-Mayaguez) started at third base and batted fifth.  1-for-3 with one run, one intentional walk, and one strikeout.
Luis Montanez (former Memphis-Mayaguez) started in right field and batted eighth.  1-for-3 with one double and one sacrifice.
Jorge Martinez (Cuban-Mayaguez) started and pitched eight innings.  He allowed four hits, one earned run, one home run, one walk, and struck ten out for the winning decision (1-0).  (g/f:8-3)
Tyler Herron (former Springfield-Mayaguez) entered in the ninth and pitched one inning.  He allowed no hits or runs, and struck one out.  (g/f:0-1)

Mayaguez beat Caguas 5-1
Liga PR Official Site Post Game
Primera Hora Post Game

Notes:
Mayaguez wins the championship series 4-2 and will represent Puerto Rico in the 2014 Caribbean Series.

Carlos Baerga (former St. Louis-Mayaguez MGR) made history by becoming the first to win a championship as a player, manager, and team owner: El Nuevo Dia


Panama League

Current Cardinals Final Regular Season Stats:
Allen Cordoba (DSL-Chiriqui) played in 11 games going 10-for-36 (.278) with one double, two RBIs, four runs, three walks, three strikeouts, grounded into one double play, .333 OBP, .306 SLG, and .639 OPS.
Jonathan Rivera (St. Louis international signing-Herrera) played in 12 games going 7-for-35 (.200) with one double, one triple, two RBIs, four runs, six walks, eight strikeouts, grounded into one double play, .317 OBP, .286 SLG, and .603 OPS.


Latin American Series

Notes:
Veracruz arrived in Columbia carrying a 25-man roster: XEU  Deportes

Tuesday's Games:
Urraca (Puerto Rico) visits Rivas (Nicaragua)
San Andres (Veracruz) visits Cartagena (Columbia)


California Winter League

Wilfrido Pujols (former Johnson City-Palm Desert) entered late in the game at shortstop and batted sixth.  0-for-1 with one strikeout.

Midwest beat Palm Desert 3-2

Monday's Games:
Bay Area (3-0-1) visits Palm Springs Chill (2-0-1)
Oregon (1-2) visits Midwest (3-0)
Palm Springs Power (1-2) visits Coachella Valley (1-1-1)
British Columbia (0-4) visits Washington (1-1-1)

Saturday, December 14, 2013

Cardinals Winter League Notebook 12-14-13: Anthony Garcia Hits A Two-Run Homer; Jermaine Curtis Collects Two Singles & One Walk; Ruben Gotay Doubles

Jolbert Cabrera - LCBP All-Star HR Derby


Venezuelan League

Javier Brito (former Memphis-Zulia) started at first base and batted eighth.  0-for-2 with one walk, one strikeout, grounded into one double play, and assisted in in three double plays.

Zulia beat Caracas 8-1
LVBP Official Site Post Game

Joe Thurston (former St. Louis-Lara) started in left field and batted leadoff.  2-for-4 with one sacrifice.

Ronny Cedeno (former St. Louis-Aragua) started at shortstop and batted leadoff.  1-for-4 with one two-out RBI, two walks, and assisted in one double play.

Aragua beat Lara 5-4 in 10 innings
LVBP Official Site Post Game

Pedro Rodriguez (former MiLB signing-Caribes) entered in the tenth and pitched to six batters.  He allowed four hits, four earned runs, one home run, and struck one out for the blown save (2) and losing decision (5-1).  (g/f:1-0)

Eliezer Alfonso (former Peoria-Magallanes) started at first base and batted sixth.  1-for-1 at the plate.

Magallanes beat Caribes 6-4 in 10 innings
LVBP Official Site Post Game

Jamie Romak (former Memphis-La Guaira) started in left field and batted seventh.  0-for-3 with one run, one hit by pitch, one strikeout, and one outfield assist.

Breyvic Valera (Peoria-Margarita) started in center field and batted leadoff.  0-for-4 with one strikeout.
David Peralta (former Johnson City-Margarita) started in right field and batted sixth.  0-for-4 with one strikeout and one throwing error.

La Guaira beat Margarita 10-4
LVBP Official Site Post Game

Notes:
Jose Martinez (former Springfield-Aragua) ruptured his hamate bone in his left hand and will miss rest of winter season: Aragua Official Site

Saturday's Games:
Caribes (31-21) visits La Guaira (27-23) @ 5:00 PM VST
Magallanes (28-24) visits Lara (24-27) @ 5:30 PM VST
Zulia (25-27) visits Aragua (26-25) @ 5:30 PM VST
Caracas (25-27) visits Margarita (20-32) @ 7:00 PM VST


Mexican Pacific League

Russell Branyan (former St. Louis-Mexicali) started at first base and batted fourth.  0-for-3 with one walk, one strikeout, and assisted in one double play.
Misael Siverio (Cuban free agent-Mexicali) started and pitched five innings.  He allowed six hits, four runs (three earned), and struck six out for the losing decision (3-1).  (p-s:90-63)(g/f:5-2)

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

Obregon beat Mexicali 4-2
LMP Official Site Post Game

Mark Hamilton (former St. Louis-Guasave) started at first base and batted fourth.  1-for-3 with two walks (one intentional), one strikeout, one caught stealing, and assisted in one double play.

Curt Smith (former Springfield-Mazatlan) started at first base and batted seventh.  2-for-3 with one triple, one walk, and assisted in two double plays.

Guasave beat Mazatlan 3-1 in 10 innings
LMP Official Site Post Game

Luis Garcia (former New Haven-Hermosillo) started at first base and batted fourth.  2-for-5 with two strikeouts.

Hermosillo beat Culiacan 6-3 in 11 innings
LMP Official Site Post Game

Notes:
Mazatlan activated Orlando Hudson (Chicago-A free agent/Azucareros): LMP Official Site

Saturday's Games:
Guasave (9-10) visits Mazatlan (4-15) @ 6:00 PM MST
Hermosillo (13-6) visits Culiacan (7-12) @ 6:00 PM MST
Mexicali (12-7) visits Obregon (9-10) @ 6:00 PM MST
Mochis (11-8) visits Navojoa (11-8) @ 6:00 PM MST


Veracruz League

Ryan Mulhern (former 2002 draft selection-San Andres) started at first base and batted fourth.  1-for-3 with one RBI and one strikeout.

Ivan Bellazetin (former MiLB tryout-Acayucan) started at shortstop and batted second.  0-for-3 with one run and one walk.

San Andres beat Acayucan 2-1
LIV Official Site Post Game

Hugo Castellanos (former Memphis-Oluta) entered in the eighth and pitched one inning.  He allowed three hits, no runs, and struck one out.

Oluta beat Tuxpan 11-7
LIV Official Site Post Game

Saturday's Games:
Acayucan (27-16) visits San Andres (27-14-1)
Xalapa (18-21-2) visits Veracruz (8-33-2)
Cordoba (19-26-1) visits Coatza (19-19-3)
Tuxpan (24-14-4) visits Oluta (20-19-3)


Dominican League

Jermaine Curtis (Memphis-Aguilas) started in right field and batted second.  2-for-4 with one walk and one outfield assist.
Audry Perez (St. Louis-Aguilas) started at catcher and batted ninth.  1-for-4 and allowed one stolen base.
Luis Perdomo (former Springfield-Aguilas) entered in the fifth and pitched 1.2 innings.  He allowed no hits or runs.  (g/f:4-1)(ir-s:2-1)
Jose Almarante (Memphis-Aguilas) entered in the seventh and pitched four batters.  He allowed one hit, one unearned run, and hit one batter.   (g/f:1-1)

Cibao beat Aguilas 7-1
LIDOM Official Site Post Game

Brett Tomko (former St. Louis-Escogido) started and pitched five innings.  He allowed five hits, two earned runs, one walk, and struck five out for the wining decision (1-1).  (g/f:2-4)

Escogido beat Licey 4-2
LIDOM Official Site Post Game

Pedro Feliz (former St. Louis-Azucareros) started at third base and batted seventh.  1-for-4 at the plate.

Victor Moreno (former Peoria-Estrellas) entered in the second and pitched 2.1 innings.  He allowed no hits or runs, one walk, hit one batter, and struck three out for the winning decision (1-0).  (g/f:0-1)(ir-s:2-0)

Estrellas beat Azucareros 8-5
LIDOM Official Site Post Game

Notes:
Miguel Tejada (Kansas City free agent-Aguilas) has been suspended for the 2013-14 season after purchasing shares in his rival team, Cibao: LIDOM Official Site

Saturday's Games:
Estrellas (15-28) visits Licey (24-19) @ 5:00 PM AST
Cibao (20-23) visits Azucareros (15-27) @ 7:30 PM AST
Escogido (28-15) visits Aguilas (26-16) @ 7:30 PM AST - Carlos Martinez (St. Louis-Aguilas) is scheduled to start


Nicaraguan League

Edgard Montiel (former DSL-Chinandega) 2-for-4 with one double, one RBI, and one run.

Granada beat Chinandega 9-3
LNBP Official Post Game

Amaury Cazana (former Memphis-Boer) 1-for-3 with one double, one run, and one walk

Boer beat Rivas 6-2
LNBP Official Site Post Game

No Games Scheduled For Saturday


Australian Baseball League

Brett Zawacki (former Springfield-Melbourne) entered in the seventh and pitched one inning.  He allowed no hits or runs, and struck two out for the save (3).  (p-s:15-12)(g/f:1-0)

Melbourne beat Brisbane 3-2 in game one of doubleheader

Ethan Cole (former Quad Cities-Canberra) started and pitched 4.1 innings.  He allowed ten hits, five earned runs, four walks, threw one wild pitch, one balk, and struck one out for the losing decision (1-4).  (p-s:102-62)(g/f:4-3)

Perth beat Canberra 5-1 in game one of doubleheader

Jeff Lyman (former Springfield-Canberra) started and pitched ten batters.  He allowed two hits, six earned runs, four walks, and hit two batters for the losing decision (1-2).  (p-s:39-14)(g/f:1-1)

Perth beat Canberra 10-4 in game two of doubleheader

Sunday's Games:
Melbourne (11-10) visits Brisbane (7-14) @ 1:00 PM AEST
Adelaide (8-12) visits Sydney (10-10) @ 6:00 PM AET
Canberra (12-10) visits Perth (15-7) @ 4:05 PM AWST


Puerto Rican League

Adron Chambers (former St. Louis-Santurce) started in center field and batted leadoff.  0-for-3 with one walk.
John Rodriguez (former St. Louis-Santurce) started as designated hitter and batted fifth.  0-for-4 at the plate.
Jonathan Rodriguez (Palm Beach-Santurce) entered in the seventh and batted ninth.  0-for-1 with one strikeout.

Santurce beat Ponce 4-2
Liga PR Official Site Post Game

Aaron Bates (former Memphis-Caguas) started at first base and batted fourth.  1-for-3 with one walk and assisted in three double plays.
Luis Mateo (Springfield-Caguas) started at shortstop and batted ninth.  1-for-4 and assisted in three double plays.

Ruben Gotay (Springfield free agent-Carolina) started at third base and batted third.  1-for-4 with one double, one strikeout, and one throwing error.
Anthony Garcia (Palm Beach-Carolina) started as designated hitter and batted fourth.  1-for-4 with one home run, one two-out RBI, one run, and two strikeouts.

Caguas beat Carolina 4-2
Liga PR Official Site Post Game

Notes:
Yadier Molina (St. Louis-Carolina) held a successful auction of some of his personal items: Primera Hora

Saturday's Games:
Caguas (15-15) visits Mayaguez (16-13) @ 7:15 PM AST
Carolina (13-14) visits Santurce (13-16) @ 7:15 PM AST


Colombian League

Jolbert Cabrera (former Memphis-Cartagena) did no record a home run in the derby: El Heraldo

Saturday's Game:
All-Star Game: El Heraldo Preview


Caribbean Series

Cuba will face the champion of the series between Dominican, Puerto Rico, Mexico, and Venezuela: LVBP Official Site


Nippon Professional Baseball

Chiba Lotte has come to terms on a one-year deal with Chad Huffman (former Memphis): Yakyubaka

Thursday, November 21, 2013

Cardinals Winter League Notebook 11-21-13: Stephen Piscotty Named To AFL Top 20 Prospects; Jorge Rondon Strikes Out Two Over One & A Third Hiltess/Scoreless Innings; Anderson Gerdel Strikes Out One Over Three Scoreless Innings For The Win

Arizona Fall League

Stephen Piscotty (Springfield-Salt River) was named to the AFL Top 20: MLB Official Site


Venezuelan League

Joe Thurston (former St. Louis-Lara) started at third base and batted leadoff.  0-for-3 with one run, one walk, grounded into one double play, one fielding error, and assisted in one double play.

Lara beat Zulia 7-2
LVBP Official Site Post Game

Breyvic Valera (Peoria-Margarita) started in left field and batted eighth.  0-for-3 with one walk.

Margarita beat Caribes 3-1
LVBP Official Site Post Game

Jose Martinez (former Springfield-Aragua) started at second base and batted eighth.  1-for-4, one throwing error, and assisted in one double play.
Ronny Cedeno (former St. Louis-Aragua) started at shortstop and batted ninth.  1-for-4 with one home run, one RBI, one run, and one strikeout.
Jorge Rondon (Memphis-Aragua) entered in the seventh and pitched 1.1 innings.  He allowed no hits or runs, an struck two out.  (p-s:15-11)(g/f:2-0)(ir-s:1-0)

Caracas beat Aragua 8-2
LVBP Official Site Post Game

Notes:
Jeff Luhnow and Oz Ocampo (both former St. Louis employees) were in Venezuela to sign a working agreement between Houston & La Guaira: LVBP Official Site

Zulia signed 16-year old switch hitting catcher/third baseman Ylexander Jose, who just agreed to terms with Chicago-A: LVBP Official Site

Deryk Hooker (Memphis free agent) has begun training with Lara: El Emergente

Kensuke Tanaka (San Fransisco free agent) has joined Margarita: Lider

Thursday's Games:
Zulia (17-19) visits Aragua (15-18) @ 7:30 PM VST
Margarita (17-17) visits Caribes (22-13) @ 7:30 PM VST
Lara (13-20) visits Magallanes (20-15) @ 7:30 PM VST
La Guaira (17-17) visits Caracas (16-18) @ 7:30 PM VST - Renyel Pinto (former Memphis-La Guaira) is scheduled to start


Venezuelan Parallel League

Tuesday's Results:

Carlos Torres (GCL-Margarita) entered late in the game as a pinch hitter and took over in right field, batting seventh.  0-for-2 with one strikeout.

Ted Obregon (former Palm Beach-Caribes) started in center field and batted leadoff.  1-for-5 with one strikeout.
Cesar Valera (State College-Caribes) started at shortstop and batted second.  1-for-3 with one triple, two RBIs, two runs, one walk, one hit by pitch, and one strikeout.
Hector Garcia (former Johnson City-Caribes) started at first base and batted fourth.  3-for-4 with one run, one walk, and two caught stealing.
Ronnierd Garcia (Johnson City-Caribes) started at third base and batted sixth.  1-for-4 with one RBI and one strikeout.
Roberto Canache (former Johnson City-Caribes) started and pitched 5.1 innings.  He allowed four hits, no runs, and struck six out for the winning decision (2-3).
Alirio Negrette (former DSL-Caribes) entered in the sixth and pitched to three batters.  He allowed no hits or runs, and one walk.  (ir-s:2-0)

Caribes beat Margarita 8-1

Edubray Ramos (former VSL-Philadelphia) entered in the seventh and pitched three innings.  He allowed three hits, no runs, and struck two out.

Philadelphia beat Tampa Bay 2-0

Leobaldo Pina (GCL-Caracas) started at shortstop and batted ninth.  1-for-4 at the plate.
Orlando Munoz (former GCL-Caracas) entered in the fifth and pitched three innings.  He allowed no hits or runs, and struck four out.

Jose Gomez (GCL-Zulia) started as designated hitter and batted seventh.  1-for-3 at the plate.

Zulia beat Caracas 3-2

Wednesday's Results:

Carlos Torres (GCL-Margarita) started in center field and batted third.  1-for-3 with one RBI and one sac fly.

Tampa Bay beat Margarita 8-5

Anderson Gerdel (Johnson City-La Guaira) entered in the fourth and pitched three innings.  He allowed four hits, no runs, and struck one out for the winning decision (4-0).

La Guaira beat Navegantes 7-3

Jose Gomez (GCL-Zulia) started at catcher and batted seventh.  0-for-3 and one error.

Ted Obregon (former Palm Beach-Caribes) started in left field and batted leadoff.  1-for-4 with two RBIs and one sac fly.
Cesar Valera (State College-Caribes) started as designated hitter and batted second.  1-for-4 with one RBI, one run, and one hit by pitch.
Hector Garcia (former Johnson City-Caribes) started at first base and batted fourth.  0-for-3 with one walk.
Ronnierd Garcia (Johnson City-Caribes) started at third base and batted seventh.  0-for-3 with one run and one walk.
Jose Godoy (GCL-Caribes) started at catcher and batted ninth.  0-for-2 with one run, one walk, one sacrifice, and threw out one of three base runners.

Caribes beat Zulia 6-2

Gerwuins Velazco (Peoria-Caracas) entered late in the game at first base and batted fourth.  0-for-1 at the plate.

Caracas beat Tiburones 11-1

Thursday's Games:
Caribes (13-14) visits Tiburones (10-18) @ 10:00 AM VST
Magallanes (17-10) visits La Guaira (19-8) @ 10:00 AM VST
Cardenales (12-15) visits Philadelphia (12-13) @ 11:00 AM VST
Boston (11-17) visits Navegantes (8-21) @ 11:00 AM VST
Aragua (13-13) visits Lara (18-11) @ 11:00 AM VST
Detroit (15-13) isits Margarita (17-12) @ 11:00 AM VST
Caracas (20-5) visits Seattle (11-15) @ 11:00 AM VST
Tampa Bay (13-14) visits Zulia (12-17) @ 11:00 AM VST


Mexican Pacific League

Yoffri Martinez (former MiLB signing-Obregon) entered in the seventh and pitched to three batters.  He allowed one hit, two earned runs, and one walk.  (p-s:12-7)(g/f:0-1)

Mochis beat Obregon 10-3
LMP Official Site Post Game

Mark Hamilton (former St. Louis-Guasave) started at first base and batted fifth.  0-for-4 with two strikeouts and assisted in four double plays.
Joe Mather (former St. Louis-Guasave) started in left field and batted seventh.  1-for-3 with two strikeouts and one throwing error.

Russell Branyan (former St. Louis-Mexicali) started at first base and batted fourth.  1-for-4 with one run and assisted in one double play.

Mexicali beat Guasave 7-0
LMP Official Site Post Game

Thursday's Games:
Navojoa (16-17) visits Mazatlan (15-17-1) @ 7:30 PM MT
Obregon (12-22) visits Mochis (16-17-1) @ 7:30 PM MT
Guasave (17-17) visits Mexicali (18-16)  7:30 PM PT


Veracruz League

Ryan Mulhern (former 2002 draft selection-San Andres) started at first base and batted fourth.  0-for-2 with one walk and one strikeout.

Tuxpan beat San Andres 8-0
LIV Official Site Post Game

Ivan Bellazetin (former MiLB tryout-Acayucan) started at shortstop and batted ninth.  0-for-4 wit one strikeout.

Oluta beat Acayucan 4-2
LIV Official Site Post Game

Thursday's Games:
Oluta (10-12-1) visits Acayucan (15-11)
Cordoba (11-15-1) visits Coatza (15-11)
Xalapa (10-12-1) visits Veracruz (5-21-1)
Tuxpan (14-8-2) visits San Andres (16-6)


Dominican League

Alberto Castillo (former MiLB signing-Estrellas) started and pitched three innings.  He allowed three hits, one earned run, one home run, one walk, and struck three out.  (g/f:1-2)

Victor Marte (St. Louis free agent-Licey) entered in the sixth and pitched to one batter.  He allowed no hits or runs, and one walk.  (ir-s:2-0)

Estrellas beat Licey 4-2
LIDOM Official Site Post Game

Ronny Gil (Palm Beach-Cibao) entered in the ninth as a pinch hitter and took over in left field, batting fifth.  1-for-1 at the plate.

Raul Valdes (former St. Louis-Azucareros) started and pitched three innings.  He allowed five hits, four earned runs, three home runs, one walk, and struck three out for the losing decision (1-1).  (g/f:2-1)

Cibao beat Azucareros 5-3
LIDOM Official Site Post Game

Oneli Perez (former Memphis-Escogido) entered in the eighth and pitched to one batter.  He allowed one hit and no runs.  (ir-s:2-1)

Jermaine Curtis (Memphis-Aguilas) started in right field and batted second.  2-for-4 with one run and one fielding error.
Luis Perdomo (former Springfield-Aguilas) entered in the ninth and pitched to four batters.  He allowed two hits, one earned run, threw one wild pitch, and struck one out.  (g/f:1-0)

Escogido beat Aguilas 8-3
LIDOM Official Site Post Game

No Games Scheduled For Thursday


Nicaraguan League

Curt Smith (former Springfield-Chinandega) 1-for-3 with one sacrifice and one walk.
Edgard Montiel (former DSL-Chinandega) 3-for-5 with one RBI.
Jem Argenal (former GCL-Chinandega) 2-for-3 at the plate.

Chinandega beat Rivas 3-2
LNBP Official Site Post Game

Amaury Cazana (former Memphis-Boer) 1-for-3 with one run and two walks.

Boer beat Granada 7-2
LNBP Official Site Post Game

No Games Scheduled For Thursday


Australian Baseball League

Friday's Games:
Brisbane (3-4) visits Canberra (5-2) @ 7:00 PM AET
Melbourne (2-5) visits Perth (4-4) @ 7:20 PM AWST


Puerto Rican League

Aaron Bates (former Memphis-Caguas) started at first base and batted fourth.  1-for-3 with one walk and two strikeouts.
Luis Montanez (former Memphis-Caguas) started in left field and batted eighth.  1-for-4 with two strikeouts.
Luis Mateo (Springfield-Caguas) started at shortstop and batted ninth.  0-for-3 with one ground into double play.

Robinson Cancel (former Memphis-Carolina) started at first base and batted fourth.  2-for-4 with one double and assisted in two double plays.
Ruben Gotay (Springfield free agent-Carolina) started at third base and batted fifth.  0-for-2 with one run, one walk, one hit by pitch, and assisted in one double play.
Anthony Garcia (Palm Beach-Carolina) started as designated hitter and batted seventh.  1-for-4 with one RBI.

Carolina beat Caguas 8-2
Liga PR Official Site Post Game

Randy Ruiz (former MiLB signing-Mayaguez) started as designated hitter and batted fifth.  0-for-4 with one strikeout and grounded into one double play.
Tyler Herron (former Springfield-Mayaguez) entered in the eighth and pitched 1.1 innings.  He allowed no hits or runs, and struck two out.  (g/f:0-1)(ir-s:1-0)

Ponce beat Mayaguez 3-1
Liga PR Official Site Post Game

Thursday's Games:
Santurce (5-8) visits Ponce (6-9) @ 7:15 PM AST
Mayaguez (7-5) visits Caguas (7-7) @ 7:15 PM AST


Colombian League

Jose Garcia (former Memphis-Barranquilla) started at shortstop and batted ninth.  2-for-4 at the plate.

Jose Calero (former GCL-Sincelejo) entered in the third and pitched 2.2 innings.  He allowed one hit, no runs, two walks, and struck two out for the winning decision.

Sincelejo beat Barranquilla 8-6
El Heraldo Post Game


Cuban League

25-year old outfielder Dayron Varona (Camaguey) and 23-year old right-haned pitcher Jorge Hernandez (Cienfuegos) were caught trying to escape the island: El Nuevo Herald


Nippon Professional Baseball (Japan)

Hanshin have requested status, from Korea, on Seung Hwan Oh (Samsung): Yakyubaka

Chad Huffman (Memphis free agent) passed his tryout with Chiba Lotte: Yakyubaka

Monday, November 18, 2013

Cardinals Winter League Notebook 11-18-13: Jose Gomez Collects Two Singles, Two Runs, & Two RBIs; Carlos Torres Singles, Triples, & Knocks In Two Runs; Luis Mateo Singles, Walks, & Drives In Two Runs

Chris Narveson - Tigres del Licey

Venezuelan League

Joe Thurston (former St. Louis-Lara) started at third base and batted leadoff.  0-for-4 with one walk and one strikeout.

Caracas beat Lara 9-8
LVBP Official Site Post Game

Eliezer Alfonso (former Peoria-Magallanes) started as designated hitter and batted fifth.  0-for-3 with one walk and one strikeout.

Breyvic Valera (Peoria-Margarita) started in left field and batted eighth.  0-for-3 at the plate.

Margarita beat Magallanes 3-2
LVBP Official Site Post Game

Ronny Cedeno (former St. Louis-Aragua) started at shortstop and batted seventh.  0-for-2 with one RBI, one intentional walk, one hit by pitch, and one strikeout.

Aragua beat Caribes 7-2
LVBP Official Site Post Game

Monday's Game:
La Guaira (15-17) visits Zulia (17-17) @ 11:30 AM VST


Venezuelan Parallel League

Friday's Results:

Jose Gomez (GCL-Zulia) started at catcher and batted eighth.  2-for-3 with two RBIs, two runs, two walks, and threw one base runner out.

Zulia beat Navegantes 12-0

Leobaldo Pina (GCL-Caracas) started at shortstop and batted seventh.  0-for-4 and one error.

Philadelphia beat Caracas 3-2

Ted Obregon (former Palm Beach-Caribes) started in center field and batted leadoff.  1-for-5 with one RBI and one strikeout.
Cesar Valera (State College-Caribes) started at shortstop and batted second.  0-for-5 with one stolen base and and one error.
Hector Garcia (former Johnson City-Caribes) started at first base and batted fourth.  3-for-4 with two doubles, two runs, one walk, and one strikeout.
Ronnierd Garcia (Johnson City-Caribes) started at third base and batted sixth.  0-for-2 with one RBI, one run, two walks, one sac fly, and one strikeout.
Alirio Negrette (former DSL-Caribes) entered in the seventh and pitched two innings.  He allowed one hit, no runs, one walk, and struck one out for the winning decision (1-0).

Caribes beat Caimanes 7-2

Carlos Torres (GCL-Margarita) started in right field and batted third.  2-for-3 with one triple, two RBIs, one run, one hit by pitch, and one stolen base.
Javier Brito (former Memphis-Margarita) started at first base and batted fourth.  0-for-3 with one walk and one strikeout.

Margarita beat Magallanes 5-3

Saturday's Results:

Ted Obregon (former Palm Beach-Caribes) started at third base and batted leadoff.  1-for-3 with one walk.
Hector Garcia (former Johnson City-Caribes) started at first base and batted fourth.  1-for-4 with one double.

Lara  beat Caribes 6-0

Carlos Torres (GCL-Margarita) started in center field and batted third.  0-for-2 at the plate.
Geddy Guerra (former VSL-Margarita) started and pitched to eight batters.  He allowed three hits, six runs (two earned), one walk, and hit one batter for the losing decision (0-1).

Philadelphia beat Margarita 16-7

Monday's Games:
Philadelphia (10-12) visits Caribes (10-14) @ 10:00 AM VST
La Guaira (17-7) visits Aragua (12-13) @ 10:00 AM VST
Caimanes (11-16) visits Tampa Bay (12-13) @ 11:00 AM VST
Cardenales (11-13) visits Detroit (14-11) @ 11:00 AM VST
Margarita (17-9) visits Caracas (18-4) @ 11:00 AM VST
Seattle (9-14) visits Lara (15-11) @ 11:00 AM VST
Tiburones (9-16) visits Navegantes (8-18) @ 11:00 AM VST
Magallanes (16-9) visits Zulia (11-16) @ 11:00 AM VST


Mexican Pacific League

Russell Branyan (former St. Louis-Mexicali) started at first base and batted fourth.  1-for-4 with one home run, two RBIs, one run, and two strikeouts.

Mexicali beat Mazatlan 5-1
LMP Official Site Post Game

Mark Hamilton (former St. Louis-Guasave) started at first base and batted fifth.  0-for-3 with two strikeouts.
Joe Mather (former St. Louis-Guasave) started in right field and batted sixth.  0-for-2 at the plate.
C.J. Fick (former St. Louis-Guasave) entered in the sixth and pitched two innings.  He allowed one hit, no runs, and struck three out.  (p-s:24-16)(g/f:(g/f:2-1)

Culiacan beat Guasave 1-0 in game one of doubleheader

Mark Hamilton (former St. Louis-Guasave) started as designated hitter and batted fourth.  0-for-2 with one walk and one strikeout.

Guasave beat Culiacan 1-0 in game two of doubleheader
LMP Official Site Post Game

Monday's Game:
Culiacan (16-15) visits Hermosillo (21-10) @ 5:00 PM MST


Veracruz League

Ivan Bellazetin (former MiLB tryout-Acayucan) started at shortstop and batted ninth.  1-for-4 with one strikeout.

Coatza beat Acayucan 7-4
LIV Official Site Post Game

Ryan Mulhern (former 2002 draft selection-San Andres) started at first base and batted fourth.  3-for-5 with one double, one home run, two RBIs, and two runs.

San Andres beat Xalapa 7-3
LIV Official Site Post Game

No Games Scheduled For Monday


Dominican League

Ronny Gil (Palm Beach-Cibao) entered in the eighth as a pinch hitter and batted eighth.  0-for-1 with one strikeout.
Miguel Batista (former St. Louis-Cibao) entered in the eighth and pitched to six batters.  He allowed two hits, two earned runs, two walks, and threw one wild pitch.  (g/f:2-0)

Aguilas beat Cibao 13-11
LIDOM Official Site Post Game

Julio Lugo (former St. Louis-Escogido) started as designated hitter and batted fifth.  0-for-4 with two strikeouts.

Chris Narveson (former St. Louis-Licey) started and pitched six innings.  He allowed five hits, two runs (one earned), one walk, threw one wild pitch, and struck six out for the losing decision (2-1).  (g/f:8-3)

Escogido beat Licey 4-0
LIDOM Official Site Post Game

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

Estrellas beat Azucareros 3-0
LIDOM Official Site Post Game

Notes:
This was Chris Narveson's final start in the Dominican League: Chris Narveson Twitter

Monday's Game:
Cibao (10-14) visits Escogido (15-9) @ 7:30 PM AST


Nicaraguan League

Jem Argenal (former GCL-Chinandega) 1-for-5 with one RBI.

Amaury Cazana (former Memphis-Boer) 0-for-3 with two runs and one walk.

Boer beat Chinandega 6-5
LNBP Official Site Post Game

No Games Scheduled For Monday


Australian Baseball League

Stats:
Brett Zawacki (former Springfield-Melbourne) has made three relief appearances posting a 0-0 record, 0.00 ERA, and 1.24 WHIP.  He's allowed four hits, no runs, three walks, and struck nine out over 5.2 innings.
Wayne Lundgren (former Palm Beach-Sydney) has made four relief appearances posting a 0-1 record, 9.00 ERA, 2.75 WHIP, and two holds.  He's allowed six hits, four earned runs, one walk, and struck three out over four innings.

Friday's Games:
Brisbane (3-4) visits Canberra (5-2) @ 7:00 PM AET
Melbourne (2-5) visits Perth (4-4) @ 7:20 PM AWST


Puerto Rican League

Tyler Herron (former Springfield-Mayaguez) entered in the ninth and pitched one inning.  He allowed one hit, no runs, and struck one out for the save (5).  (g/f:1-0)

Aaron Bates (former Memphis-Caguas) started at first base and batted fourth.  1-for-4 with one run, one strikeout, and assisted in one double play.
Luis Mateo (Springfield-Caguas) started at shortstop and batted ninth.  1-for-2 with two two-out RBIs, one walk, and assisted in two double plays.

Mayaguez beat Caguas 5-3
Liga PR Official Site Post Game

Robinson Cancel (former Memphis-Carolina) started at first base and batted fourth.  2-for-3 with one triple, one run, one walk, one stolen base, and assisted in one double play.
Ruben Gotay (Springfield free agent-Carolina) started at third base and batted fifth.  1-for-4 with one strikeout.
Anthony Garcia (Palm Beach-Carolina) started as designated hitter and batted seventh.  3-for-4 with two doubles and one two-out RBI.

Carolina beat Ponce 4-3
Liga PR Official Site Post Game

Notes:
The Puerto Rican Double-A League voted to reduce players with major league experience on rosters from two to one: Primera Hora

Monday's Game:
Mayaguez (6-3) visits Ponce (4-8) @ 7:15 PM AST


Colombian League

Saturday's Results:

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

Jolbert Cabrera (former Memphis-Cartagena) started at first base and batted fourth.  2-for-3 with one double and two walks.
Javier Colina (former Memphis-Cartagena) started as designated hitter and batted sixth.  0-for-3 with one hit by pitch and one strikeout.
Ronald Ramirez (former Palm Beach-Cartagena) started at shortstop and batted ninth.  0-for-3 with one sacrifice and one strikeout.

Cartagena beat Barranquilla 7-4

Notes:
Donovan Solano (former Memphis-Barranquilla) will not participate this season in LCBP: Alfredo Saavedra Twitter


Asian Series

Jeff Lyman (former Springfield-Canberra) entered in the seventh and pitched three innings.  He allowed two hits, no runs, and struck two out for the winning decision (1-0).

Canberra beat Samsung 9-5


Nippon Professional Baseball (Japan)

Chad Huffman (Memphis free agent) went 2-for-4 with one stolen base in Lotte's fall intrasquad game.  He told reporters that Derrick May (St. Louis MiLB roving hitting coordinator) recommended playing in Japan: Nikkan Sports

Tuesday, November 12, 2013

Cardinals Winter League Notebook 11-12-13: Stephen Piscotty Singles, Homers, & Drives In Two Runs; Jacob Wilson Collects Two Singles, One Walk, & One RBI; Sam Gaviglio Strikes Out Four & Allows One Run Over Five Innings For The Win

Arizona Fall League

Stephen Piscotty (Springfield-Salt River) started in right field and batted fourth.  2-for-4 with one home run, two RBIs, two runs, and one walk.
Jacob Wilson (Palm Beach-Salt River) started at second base and batted seventh.  2-for-3 with one RBI, one walk, and assisted in one double play.
Sam Gaviglio (Palm Beach-Salt River) started and pitched five innings.  He allowed five hits, one earned run, one home run, one walk, and struck four out for the winning decision (3-0).  (p-s:77-49)(g/f:5-2)
Anthony Ferrara (Springfield-Salt River) entered in the sixth and pitched to four batters.  He allowed no hits or runs, three walks, and struck one out.  (p-s:23-9)

Salt River beat Glendale 8-1
MLB Official Site Post Game

Tuesday's Games:
Glendale (13-13-2) visits Salt River (16-12) @ 12:35 PM MST
Peoria (10-18) visits Mesa (16-11-1) @ 12:35 PM MST
Scottsdale (10-18) visits Surprise(17-10-1) @ 12:35 PM MST


Venezuelan League

Current Cardinals:
Breyvic Valera (Peoria-Margarita) has played in 25 games going 25-for-85 (.294) with two doubles, two triples, six RBIs, 31 total bases, 14 runs, seven walks, three stolen bases, seven strikeouts, three caught stealing, .344 OBP, .365 SLG, and .708 OPS.
Ildemaro Vargas (Peoria-Caribes) has played in nine games going 0-for-14 (.000) with one RBI and one run.

Scott McGregor (Memphis-Lara) has made four appearances (three starts) posting a 0-1 record, 5.40 ERA, and 1.65 WHIP.  He's allowed 19 hits, eight earned runs, three walks, hit one batter, and struck three out over 13.1 innings.
Silfredo Garcia (Peoria-Margarita) has made 12 relief appearances posting a 1-1 record, 7.45 ERA, 1.55 WHIP, one hold, and two saves.  He's allowed 12 hits, ten runs (eight earned), three home runs, three walks, and struck ten out over 9.2 innings.
Jorge Rondon (Memphis-Aragua) has made seven relief appearances posting a 0-0 record, 9.64 ERA, 2.57 WHIP, and four holds.  He's allowed nine hits, five earned runs, one home run, three walks, and struck four out over 4.2 innings.
Richard Castillo (Memphis free agent-Lara) has made six relief appearances posting a 0-0 record, 10.50 ERA, 2.17 WHIP, and one hold.  He's allowed 11 hits, seven earned runs, two walks, and struck three out over six innings.

Former Cardinals:
Joe Thurston (former St. Louis-Lara) has played in 19 games going 22-for-68 (.324) with six doubles, one triple, one home run, ten RBIs, 33 total bases, 11 runs, seven walks, one stolen base, eight strikeouts, .405 OBP, .485 SLG, and .890 OPS.
Ronny Cedeno (former St. Louis-Aragua) has played in four games going 5-for-17 (.294) with one double, six total bases, one run, four strikeouts, .294 OBP, .353 SLG, and .647 OPS.
Jose Martinez (former Springfield-Aragua) has played in 11 games going 10-for-40 (.250) with two doubles, two home runs, eight RBIs, 18 total bases, five runs, one walk, three strikeouts, .286 OBP, .450 SLG, and .736 OPS.
David Peralta (former Johnson City-Margarita) has played in 21 games going 16-for-68 (.235) with three doubles, nine RBIs, 19 total bases, four runs, two walks, five strikeouts, two caught stealing, .257 OBP, .279 SLG, and .537 OPS.
Kevin Moscatel (former Palm Beach-Caribes) has played in two games going 0-for-3 (.000).

Eduardo Sanchez (former St. Louis-Aragua) has made seven relief appearances posting a 2-0 record, 2.70 ERA, 1.05 WHIP, one hold, and one save.  He's allowed four hits, two earned runs, one home run, three walks, and struck nine out over 6.2 innings.
Jess Todd (former St. Louis-Caracas) has made 11 relief appearances posting a 0-0 record, 3.38 ERA, 1.78 WHIP, and one save.  He's allowed 13 hits, four earned runs, six walks, and struck five out over 10.2 innings.
Pedro Rodriguez (former MiLB signing-Caribes) has made 13 relief appearances posting a 5-0 record, 3.97 ERA, 1.76 WHIP, and one hold.  He's allowed 15 hits, six runs (five earned), one home run, five walks, hit two batters, and struck 11 out over 11.1 innings.
Renyel Pinto (former Memphis-La Guaira) has made six starts posting a 1-2 record, 5.65 ERA, and 1.60 WHIP.  He['s allowed 25 hits, 18 earned runs, three home runs, 21 walks, hit three batters, and struck 23 out over 28.2 innings.
Kristhiam Linares (former Springfield-Margarita) has made ten relief appearances posting a 0-0 record, 7.71 ERA, 2.14 WHIP, and three holds.  He's allowed eight hits, four earned runs, one home run, and two walks over 4.2 innings.
Nick McCully (former Quad Cities-La Guaira) has made six appearances (two starts) posting a 0-2 record, 11.00 ERA, and 2.22 WHIP.  He's allowed 12 hits, 12 runs (11 earned), one home run, eight walks, and struck nine out over nine innings.

Notes:
Jose Martinez (former Springfield-Aragua) hopes Aragua can turn things around: LVBP Official Site Post Game

Tuesday's Games:
Margarita (11-6) visits Zulia (14-14) @ 7:30 PM VST
Lara (9-16) visits Caracas (12-14) @ 7:30 PM VST
Caribes (19-9) visits Aragua (12-13) @ 7:30 PM VST
La Guaira (12-14) visits Magallanes (17-10) @ 7:30 PM VST


Venezuelan Parallel League

Gerwuins Velazco (Peoria-Caracas) started at catcher and batted seventh.  2-for-5 with one strikeout.

Caracas and Tampa Bay tied 3-3

Javier Brito (former Memphis-Margarita) started at first base and batted fourth.  0-for-3 with one walk and two strikeouts.
Carlos Torres (GCL-Margarita) entered late in the game as a pinch hitter and batted ninth.  0-for-1 with one strikeout.
Ismael Brito (Johnson City-Margarita) entered in the fifth and pitched two innings.  He allowed one hit, one earned run, one walk, threw one wild pitch, and struck three out.

Boston beat Margarita 5-2

Tuesday's Games:
Margarita (15-6) visits Aragua (7-13) @ 100:00 AM VST
Tampa Bay (10-10) visits Caribes (7-11) @ 10:00 AM VST
Tiburones (8-12) visits La Gauira (14-7) @ 10:00 AM VST
Philadelphia (8-9) visits Lara (11-10) @ 11:00 AM VST
Navegantes (5-16) visits Caimanes (10-13) @ 11:00 AM VST
Cardenales (9-10) visits Magallanes (14-7) @ 11:00 AM VST
Zulia (10-13) visits Boston (10-13) @ 11:00 AM VST
Detroit (12-10) visits Caracas (15-3) @ 11:00 AM VST


Mexican Pacific League

Mark Hamilton (former St. Louis-Guasave) started at first base and batted fifth.  1-for-3 with one run and one walk.

Guasave beat Mazatlan 2-1

Tuesday's Games:
Mexicali (11-15) visits Obregon (10-16) @ 7:30 PM MST
Guasave (15-12) visits Mazatlan (13-12-1) @ 7:30 PM MT
Navojoa (11-14) visits Culiacan (12-13) @ 7:30 PM MT
Hermosillo (17-8) visits Mochis (13-12-1) @ 7:30 PM MT


Veracruz League

Former Cardinals:
Ivan Bellazetin (former MiLB tryout-Acayucan) has played in 13 games going 14-for-43 (.330) with five RBIs, six runs, six walks, one hit by pitch, one sacrifice, three strikeouts, .420 OBP, .326 SLG, and .746 OPS.
Francisco Rivera (former Springfield-San Andres) has played in ten games going 5-for-27 (.190) with three doubles, one home run, six RBIs, four runs, three walks, six strikeouts, .267 OBP, .407 SLG, and .674 OPS.

Hugo Castellanos (former Memphis-Cordoba) has made two relief appearances posting a 0-0 record, 5.40 ERA, and 3.60 WHIP.  He's allowed ten hits, two earned runs, two walks, hit one batter, thrown one wild pitch, and struck four out over 3.1 innings.

Tuesday's Games:
Acayucan (11-7) visits Tuxpan (10-6-1)
Coatza (10-7) visits Veracruz (3-16)
San Andres (10-4) visits Cordoba (6-12-1)
Xalapa (9-8-1) visits Oluta (9-8-1)


Dominican League

Audry Perez (St. Louis-Aguilas) started at catcher and batted eighth.  0-for-4, threw one base runner out, and assisted in one double play.
Jermaine Curtis (Memphis-Aguilas) started at second base and batted ninth.  1-for-4 with one double, one two-out RBI, one strikeout, and assisted in three double plays.

Aguilas beat Cibao 8-1
LIDOM Official Site Post Game

Notes:
Charlie Culberson (Colorado) has signed on to play for Azucareros: Azucareros Official Site

Tuesday's Games:
Estrellas (7-13) visits Azucareros (5-14) @ 7:30 PM AST
Cibao (8-11) visits Aguilas (12-7) @ 7:30 PM AST
Licey (15-5) visits Escogido (11-8) @ 7:30 PM AST


Nicaraguan League

Current Cardinals:
Johnny Polanco (State College-Boer) has made five relief appearances posting a 1-1 record and 4.15 ERA.  He's allowed seven hits, four runs (two earned), two walks, and struck one out over 4.1 innings.

Former Cardinals:
Amaury Cazana (former Memphis-Boer) has played in ten games going 12-for-40 (.300) with two doubles, one home run, seven RBIs, 17 total bases, six runs, three walks, four strikeouts, .370 OBA, .425 SLG, and .795 OPS.
Jem Argenal (former GCL-Chinandega) has played in eight games going 6-for-25 (.240) with one double, three RBIs, seven total bases, three runs, four strikeouts, .240 OBA, .280 SLG, and .520 OPS.
Edgard Montiel (former DSL-Chinandega) has played in ten games going 7-for-31 (.226) with two doubles, three RBIs, nine total bases, two runs, seven walks, ten strikeouts, .368 OBA, .290 SLG, and .658 OPS.

Tuesday's Games:
Granada (7-6) visits Boer (6-4) @ 6:00 PM CST
Chinandega (2-8) visits Rivas (7-4) @ 6:00 PM CST


Puerto Rican League

Robinson Cancel (former Memphis-Carolina) started at first base and batted fourth.  1-for-4 with one ground into double play and assisted in three double plays.
Ruben Gotay (Springfield free agent-Carolina) started at third base and batted fifth.  2-for-4 with one strikeout, grounded into one double play, and assisted in one double play.
Anthony Garcia (Palm Beach-Carolina) started in right field and batted seventh.  0-for-2 with one run, two walks, and one strikeout.

Randy Ruiz (former MiLB signing-Caguas) started as designated hitter and batted sixth.  1-for-3 at the plate.
Hector Hernandez (Palm Beach-Caguas) entered in the seventh and pitched one inning.  He allowed no hits or runs, two walks, threw one wild pitch, and struck one out.  (g/f:1-1)

Mayaguez beat Carolina 4-1

Ivan Maldonado (former MiLB tryout-Santurce) entered in the second and pitched one inning.  He allowed three hits, two earned runs, one home run, one walk, and struck one out.  (g/f:1-0)(ir-s:3-0)

Ponce beat Santurce 7-3
El Nuevo Dia Post Game

Tuesday's Games:
Santurce (3-5) visits Caguas (3-3) @ 7:15 PM AST
Carolina (4-2) visits Ponce (3-4) @ 7:15 PM AST


Colombian League

Sunday's Results:

Jose Garcia (former Memphis-Barranquilla) started as designated hitter and batted fifth.  0-for-4 with one strikeout.
Jonathan Escudero (GCL-Barranquilla) entered in the eighth and pitched to three batters.  He allowed one hit, two unearned runs, and struck one out.

Barranquilla beat Sincelejo 6-4

Tuesday's Games:
Sincelejo (0-2) visits Monteria (2-1)
Cartagena (1-2) visits Barranquilla (2-0)


Nippon Professional Baseball (Japan)

Chad Huffman (Memphis free agent) will tryout for Chiba Lotte: Yakyubaka

Monday, October 28, 2013

Cardinals Winter League Notebook 10-28-13: Breyvic Valera Collects Two Singles, One Walk, & One RBI; Silfredo Garcia Strikes Out One Of Two Batters Faced For The Save; Leobaldo Pina Triples, Walks, & Scores On Run

Arizona Fall League

Stats:
Stephen Piscotty (Springfield-Salt River) has played in 12 games going 16-for-45 (.356) with three doubles, two triples, four RBIs, 23 total bases, 11 runs, six walks, six stolen bases, nine strikeouts, one caught stealing, .423 OBP, .511 SLG, and .934 OPS.
James Ramsey (Memphis-Salt River) has played in ten games going 10-for-37 (.270) with three doubles, one home run, six RBIs, 16 total bases, eight runs, eight walks, four stolen bases, eight strikeouts, .391 OBP, .432 SLG, and .824 OPS.
Jacob Wilson (Palm Beach-Salt River) has played in six games going 5-for-21 (.238) with four RBIs, five total bases, one run, one walk, two strikeouts, .304 OBP, .238 SLG, and .542 OPS.

Lee Stoppelman (Memphis-Salt River) has made four relief appearances posting a 0-0 record, 0.00 ERA, 1.38 WHIP, and one hold.  He's allowed one hit, no runs, five walks, and struck four out over 4.1 innings.
Anthony Ferrara (Springfield-Salt River) has made five relief appearances posting a 1-0 record, 3.38 ERA, 1.13 WHIP, and one hold.  He's allowed four hits, two earned runs, two walks, hit one batter, and struck five out over 5.1 innings.
Dean Kiekhefer (Springfield-Salt River) has made five relief appearances posting a 0-0 record, 6.75 ERA, 2.25 WHIP, and one hold.  He's allowed nine hits, five runs (four earned), one home run, three walks, and struck five out over 5.1 innings.
Sam Gaviglio (Palm Beach-Salt River) has made three starts posting a 1-0 record, 7.11 ERA, and 1.58 WHIP.  He's allowed 16 hits, ten earned runs, two home runs, four walks, hit one batter, and struck nine out over 12.2 innings.

Monday's Games:
Glendale (8-7-1) visits Surprise (10-6) @ 12:35 PM MST
Peoria (5-11) visits Scottsdale (7-9) @ 12:35 PM MST
Salt River (7-9) visits Mesa (10-5-1) @ 12:35 PM MST


Venezuelan League

Breyvic Valera (Peoria-Margarita) started in left field and batted second.  2-for-4 with one RBI, one run, one walk, and one strikeout.
David Peralta (former Johnson City-Margarita) started at first base and batted seventh.  1-for-4 with one double, one RBI, one strikeout, and grounded into one double play.
Silfredo Garcia (Peoria-Margarita) entered in the ninth and pitched to two batters.  He allowed no hits or runs for the save (2).  (g/f:1-0)(ir-s:1-0)

Joe Thurston (former St. Louis-Lara) started at second base and moved to third, batting leadoff.  1-for-4 with one double, one run, and assisted in one double play.

Margarita beat Lara 5-4
LVBP Official Site Post Game

Jess Todd (former St. Louis-Caracas) entered in the sixth and pitched one inning.  He allowed two hits, no runs, and one walk.  (p-s:22-16)(g/f:1-1)

Caracas beat Zulia 5-3
LVBP Official Site Post Game

Renyel Pinto (former Memphis-La Guaira) started and pitched five innings.  He allowed eight hits, two earned runs, five walks (one intentional), threw one wild pitch, and struck four out for the winning decision (1-1).  (g/f:8-1)

Jorge Rondon (Memphis-Aragua) entered in the ninth and pitched to one batter.  He allowed no hits or runs.  (g/f:1-0)

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

Pedro Rodriguez (former MiLB signing-Caribes) entered in the seventh and pitched to three batters.  He allowed no hits or runs, one walk, hit one batter, and struck one out for the winning decision (3-0).  (ir-s:1-0)

Caribes beat Magallanes 10-3
LVBP Official Site Post Game

Notes:
Chad Huffman (Memphis) was released by Caracas after poor performance at the plate: El Universal

Francisco Rodriguez (Baltimore) could be joining La Guaira in the next coupe weeks: Lider

No Games Scheduled For Monday


Venezuelan Parallel League

Saturday's Results:

Leobaldo Pina (GCL-Caracas) started at third base and moved to shortstop, batting sixth.  1-for-3 with one triple, one run, and one walk.
Orlando Munoz (former GCL-Caracas) entered in the sixth and pitched 1.2 innings.  He allowed one hit and no runs for the winning decision (1-0). (ir-s:1-0)

Caracas beat Lara 6-4

Edubray Ramos (former VSL-Philadelphia) entered in the eighth and pitched one inning.  He allowed no hits or runs, and struck two out

Philadelphia beat Zulia 17-5

Monday's Games:
Navegantes (3-8) visits La Guaira (8-3) @ 10:00 AM VST
Caracas (9-1) visits Tiburones (3-8) @ 10:00 AM VST
Seattle (5-6) visits Magallanes (9-3) @ 11:00 AM VST
Margarita (8-3) visits Tampa Bay (5-6) @ 11:00 AM VST
Caribes (2-7) visits Zulia (5-7) @ 11:00 AM VST
Lara (6-7) visits Boston (6-6) @ 11:00 AM VST
Caimanes (5-8) visits Cardenales (6-6) @ 11:00 AM VST
Detroit (7-5) visits Philadelphia (7-3) @ TBA


Mexican Pacific League

Mark Hamilton (former St. Louis-Guasave) started at first base and batted fourth.  1-for-5 with one RBI, one strikeout, grounded into one double play, and one caught stealing.

Guasave beat Mochis 6-2
LMP Official Site Post Game

Luis Garcia (former New Haven-Hermosillo) started as designated hitter and batted fifth.  2-for-4 at the plate.

Hermosillo beat Navojoa 8-3
LMP Official Site Post Game

Ryan Mulhern (former 2002 draft selection-Mazatlan) started as designated hitter and batted fourth.  1-for-4 with one walk and one strikeout.

Mazatlan beat Obregon 7-3
LMP Official Site Post Game

No Games Scheduled For Monday


Veracruz League

Francisco Rivera (former Springfield-San Andres) started as designated hitter and batted sixth.  1-for-4 with one RBI and one strikeout.

San Andres beat Coatza 8-3
LIV Official Site Post Game

No Games Scheduled For Monday


Dominican League

Audry Perez (St. Louis-Aguilas) started at catcher and batted eighth.  1-for-3 at the plate.
Jermaine Curtis (Memphis-Aguilas) started at third base and batted ninth.  0-for-2 with one walk and one strikeout.
Adam Reifer (former Memphis-Aguilas) entered in the ninth and pitched one inning.  He allowed one hit, no runs, one walk, and struck one out.

Aguilas beat Estrellas 6-1
LIDOM Official Site Post Game

Ronny Gil (Palm Beach-Cibao) entered in the sixth in center field and batted fifth.  One walk at the plate.

Julio Lugo (former St. Louis-Escogido) entered in the seventh as a pinch hitter and batted fifth.  One walk at the plate.
Fernando Tatis (former St. Louis-Escogido) started at third base and batted seventh.  1-for-3 with one double, two RBIs, and one walk.

Escogido beat Cibao 6-3
LIDOM Official Site Post Game

Eugenio Velez (former Memphis-Azucareros) started in left field and batted third.  1-for-4 with one strikeout.
Pedro Feliz (former St. Louis-Azucareros) started at third base and batted seventh.  1-for-3 with one strikeout and one fielding error.

Licey beat Azucareros 7-0

Notes:
Esterellas released Russell Branyan (former St. Louis) due to poor performance: Twitter

No Games Scheduled For Monday


Nicaraguan League

Curt Smith (former Springfield-Chinandega) 0-for-2 with one strikeout.
Edgard Montiel (former DSL-Chinandega) 1-for-1 with one walk.
Jem Argenal (former GCL-Chinandega) 1-for-2 with one strikeout.

Granada leads Chinandega 8-2 in 5 innings
LNBP Official Site Post Game

No Games Scheduled For Monday


Australian Baseball League (October 31, 2013)

Jeff Lyman (former Springfield) is set to pitch for Canberra: Canberra Official Site