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Thursday, November 15, 2018

Cardinals Winter League Notebook 11-15-18: Connor Jones Named AFL Top Ten Standout; Williams Perez Strikes Out Three Over Five Scoreless Innings For The Win; Yadier Molina Wants To Play In Puerto Rico & Venezuela

Arizona Fall League:

Tommy Edman (Memphis-Surprise) started at second base and batted leadoff.  2-for-5 with one double, two RBIs (one w/two-outs), one run, one hit by pitch, one strikeout, and one throwing error.
Andy Young (Memphis-Surprise) started as designated hitter and batted fifth.  0-for-5 with one RBI and two strikeouts.
Evan Kruczynski (Springfield-Surprise) started and pitched three innings.  He allowed six hits, three runs (two earned), two walks, and struck three out for the losing decision (2-2).  (p-s:59-35)(g/f:2-1)
Connor Jones (Springfield-Surprise) entered in the fourth and pitched two innings.  He allowed one hit, one unearned run, two walks, and struck three out.  (p-s:37-19)(g/f:2-1)
Will Latcham (Memphis-Surprise) entered in the eighth and pitched one inning.  He allowed one hit, one earned run, one home run, hit one batter, and struck two out.  (p-s:15-10)(g/f:0-1)

Mesa beat Surprise 10-6

Notes:
Connor Jones (Springfield-Surprise) was named a top ten AFL standout: MLB Official Site

Thursday's Games:
Salt River (16-13) visits Glendale (11-18) @ 12:35 PM MST
Scottsdale (14-14) visits Peoria (20-9) @ 12:35 PM MST
Surprise (11-18) visits Mesa (14-14) @ 12:35 PM MST


Mexican Pacific League:

Maikel Cleto (former St. Louis-Obregon) entered in the ninth and pitched one inning.  He allowed one hit, no runs, and struck one out for the save (1).  (p-s:19-12)(g/f:0-1)

Obregon beat Mazatlan 4-2
LMP Official Site Post Game

Daric Barton (former Peoria-Jalisco) started at first base and batted fourth.  0-for-4 with two strikeouts and assisted in one double play.
Kevin Medrano (former 2011 draft selection-Jalisco) started in left field and batted seventh.  0-for-3 with one ground into double play.
Niko Vasquez (former Springfield-Jalisco) started as designated hitter and batted eighth.  0-for-3 with one strikeout.

Irving Lopez (Palm Beach-Hermosillo) entered late in the game as designated hitter and batted sixth.  0-for-1 at the plate.

Hermosillo beat Jalisco 8-0
LMP Official Site Post Game

Ramon Urias (Memphis-Mochis) started at second base and batted fourth.  0-for-3 with one run, two walks, one strikeout, and assisted in two double plays.

Culiacan beat Mochis 6-4
LMP Official Site Post Game

Notes:
Randy Arozarena (Memphis-Morelos) could be added to the Navojoa active roster: Mayos Navojoa Fan Twitter

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


Venezuelan League:

Ildemaro Vargas (former Springfield-Lara) started at second base and batted leadoff.  1-for-5 with one run and assisted in two double plays.
Rangel Ravelo (Memphis-Lara) started as designated hitter and batted fourth.  2-for-3 with one double, two RBIs, and two walks.
Williams Perez (MiLB signing-Lara) started and pitched five innings.  He allowed three hits, no runs, one walk, and struck three out for the winning decision (3-0).  (p-s:61-41)(g/f:7-2)
Vicente Campos (former MiLB signing-Lara) entered in the eighth and pitched two innings.  He allowed no hits or runs, and stuck one out.  (p-s:22-14)(g/f:1-3)

Johny Celis (former MiLB tryout-Margarita) entered late in the game as a pinch hitter and batted sixth.  0-for-1 at the plate.
Imeldo Diaz (State College-Margarita) started at shortstop and batted eighth.  0-for-3 and assisted in one double play.
Kender Villegas (former Palm Beach-Margarita) entered in the sixth and pitched to eight batters.  He allowed four hits, four earned runs, two walks, and struck one out.  (p-s:33-18)(g/f:0-1)

Lara beat Margarita 6-0
LVBP Official Site Post Game

Rafael Ortega (former Memphis-Caribes) started in centerfield and batted leadoff.  0-for-2 with one strikeouts.
Cesar Valera (former Palm Beach-Caribes) started at second base and batted third.  0-for-1 with one walk, one strikeout, and assisted in one double play.

Ronny Cedeno (former St. Louis signing-Magallanes) started at second base and batted second.  1-for-3 with two RBIs, one strikeout, grounded into one double play, one fielding error, and assisted in one double play.

Magallanes beat Caribes 7-1 by forfeit
LVBP Official Site Post Game

Wilfredo Tovar (former Memphis-Caracas) started at shortstop and batted leadoff.  0-for-4 with one strikeout and assisted in two double plays.

Will Changarotty (State College-Zulia) entered in the fifth and pitched two innings.  He allowed one hit, no runs, and struck one out for the winning decision (1-1).  (p-s:28-19)(g/f:1-1)(ir-s:2-0)

Zulia beat Caracas 4-1
LVBP Official Site Post Game

Notes:
Alex Gonzalez (Detroit free agent-Caracas) plans to join Caracas next week: LVBP Official Site

Yadier Molina (St. Louis-Carolina) would like to play with St. Louis teammate Jose Martinez (St. Louis-La Guaira) in the LVBP: Lider

Thursday's Games:
Caribes (11-15) visits Magallanes (12-14) for a doubleheader beginning @ 4:00 PM VST
Lara (18-11) visits Margarita (16-13) @ 5:00 PM VST
Caracas (15-12) visits Zulia @ 6:00 PM VST
La Guaira (13-14) visits Aragua (10-16) @ 6:00 PM VST


Venezuelan Parallel League:

Carlos Talavera (former Johnson City-Aragua B) started in left field and batted fourth.  0-for-1 at the plate.

Boston and Aragua B tied 1-1in 8 innings in game one of doubleheader

Carlos Talavera (former Johnson City-Aragua B) started in right field and batted sixth.  2-for-2 with one triple, two RBIs, one run, one walk, and one caught stealing.

Aragua B beat Boston 3-2 in game two of doubleheader

Thursday's Games:
Philadelphia (7-14-1) visits Aragua (11-10) @ 9:00 AM VST
Los Angeles (13-5-2) visits Boston (10-5-2) @ 10:00 AM VST


Dominican League:

Robelys Reyes (former Springfield-Escoigdo) entered late in the game at second base.

Donovan Solano (former Memphis-Licey) started at second base and moved to third, batting second.  2-for-3 with one triple, two runs, and one walk.

Licey beat Escogido 3-1
LIDOM Official Site Post Game

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

Rainel Rosario (former Springfield-Cibaenas) started in right field and batted fifth.  2-for-3 with one double, one home run, two RBIs, one run, one walk, and one strikeout.

Azucareros beat Cibaenas 5-3
LIDOM Official Site Post Game

Notes:
Jose Miguel Fernandez (Anaheim) and Odrisamer Despaigne (Anaheim free agent) have signed to to play for Estrellas: Estrellas Official Site

No Games Scheduled For Thursday


Colombian League:

Geddy Guerra (former VSL-Monteria) entered in the eighth and pitched two innings.  He allowed three hits, one earned run, one walk, and struck one out.  (p-s:20-13)(g/f:1-3)

Cartagena beat Monteria 4-0
LCBP Official Site Post Game

Jose Calero (former GCL-Sincelejo) entered in the eighth and pitched one inning.  He allowed one hit, no runs, and struck two out for the hold (2).

Enrique Perez (Johnson City-Barranquilla) entered in the eighth and pitched to one batter.  He allowed one hit, one earned run, one walk, and threw one wild pitch for the blown save (1) and losing decision (0-1).
Jackson Solarte (former VSL-Barranquilla) entered in the ninth and pitched to one batter.  He allowed no hits or runs.

Sincelejo beat Barranquilla 6-3
LCBP Official Site Post Game

No Games Scheduled For Thursday


Australian Baseball League:

Mikey Reynolds (former Springfield-Adelaide) started at shortstop and batted second.  2-for-4 with one double, one two-out RBI, one run, one strikeout, two throwing errors, and assisted in one double play.
Kurt Heyer (former Memphis-Adelaide) started and pitched 3.1 innings.  He allowed seven hits, four earned runs, two home runs, three walks, and struck two out for the losing decision (0-1).  (p-s:86-54)(g/f:6-1)

Brisbane beat Adelaide 5-3
ABL Official Site Post Game

Friday's Games:
Adelaide (0-1) visits Brisbane (1-0) @ 6:00 PM AEST
Canberra (0-0) visits Melbourne (0-0) @ 7:00 PM AET
Geelong-Korea (0-1) visits Sydney (1-0) @ 7:00 PM AET
Auckland (0-0) visits Perth (0-0) @ 7:05 PM AWST


Puerto Rican League:

Notes:
Jonathan Sanchez (Kansas City free agent-Mayaguez) says his arm feels 100% and ready: Primera Hora

Yadier Molina (St. Louis-Carolina) hinted that he would like to play this winter: El Nuevo Dia

Thursday's Games:
Santurce (0-0) visits Caguas (0-0) @ 6:10 PM AST
Mayagyez (0-0) visits Carolina (0-0) @ 6:10 PM AST

Sunday, November 11, 2018

Cardinals Winter League Notebook 11-11-18: Yadier Molina Singles Twice & Hits A Three-Run Homer; Francisco Pena Singles, Homers, & Drives In Two Runs; Ildemaro Vargas Singles & Hits A Solo Home Run

Korean Baseball Organization Championship:

Monday's Game:
SK (3-2) visits Doosan (2-3) @ 3:30 AM


Puerto Rican League Double-A Championship:

Luis Mateo (former Memphis-Fajardo) 0-for-1 with one sacrifice and committed one error.

Cayey beat Fajardo 5-3
Primera Hora Post Game
Cayey wins the championship taking four of five games


Arizona Fall League:

Andy Young (Memphis-Surprise) started at second base and batted ninth.  1-for-4 with two strikeouts.
Connor Jones (Springfield-Surprise) entered in the fifth and pitched 1.1 innings.  He allowed one hit, no runs, and struck two out.  (p-s:22-13)(g/f:1-1)
Will Latcham (Memphis-Surprise) entered in the ninth and pitched one inning.  He allowed one hit, no runs, and struck one out.  (p-s:17-12)(g/f:2-0)

Peoria beat Surprise 7-4

No Games Scheduled For Sunday


Mexican Pacific League:

Ramon Urias (Memphis-Mochis) started at second base and batted fourth.  0-for-4 with one strikeout and assisted in one double play.
Pedro Echemendia (former Memphis-Mochis) entered in the sixth and pitched two innings.  He allowed two hits, no runs, two walks, threw one wild pitch, and struck two out.  (p-s:35-19)(g/f:2-1)
Hector Villalobos (State College-Mochis) entered in the eighth and pitched one inning.  He allowed two hits, one earned run, and struck two out.  (p-s:21-15)(g/f:1-0)

Mazatlan beat Mochis 8-2
LMP Official Site Post Game

Kevin Medrano (former 2011 draft selection-Jalisco) started in centerfield and batted leadoff.  2-for-4 with one double and one strikeout.
Niko Vasquez (former Springfield-Jalisco) started at first base and batted seventh.  0-for-3 with three strikeouts and assisted in one double play.

Mexicali beat Jalisco 8-0
LMP Official Site Post Game

Cedric Hunter (former Memphis-Hermosillo) started in right field and batted sixth.  1-for-4 at the plate.

Navojoa beat Hermosillo 4-2
LMP Official Site Post Game

Sunday's Games:
Jalisco (12-13) visits Mexicali (12-12) @ 3:00 PM PST
Hermosillo (11-14) visits Navojoa (11-13) @ 5:00 PM MST
Obregon (11-14) visits Culiacan (15-10) @ 5:05 PM MST
Mochis (12-13) visits Mazatlan (15-10) @ 6:00 PM MST


Venezuelan League:

Wilfredo Tovar (Memphis free agent-Caracas) started at shortstop and batted second.  2-for-4 with two doubles, two runs, and assisted in three double plays.
Anthony Garcia (former Memphis-Caracas) started in left field and batted ninth.  0-for-4 with one strikeout.

Ildemaro Vargas (former Springfield-Lara) started at second base and batted second.  2-for-4 with one home run, one two-out RBI, and two runs.

Lara beat Caracas 8-3
LVBP Official Site Post Game

Imeldo Diaz (State College-Margarita) started  at shortstop and batted sixth.  1-for-5 with one double, one run, and assisted in one double play.

Ronny Cedeno (former St. Louis signing-Magallanes) started at second base and batted second.  2-for-3 with one run, one hit by pitch, and one strikeout.

Margarita beat Magallanes 10-3
LVBP Official Site Post Game

Sunday's Games:
Zulia (13-11) visits La Guaira (10-13) for a doubleheader beginning @ 12:00 PM VST
Margarita (15-10) visits Magallanes (10-13) for a doubleheader beginning @ 3:00 PM VST
Caracas (14-10) visits Lara (15-11) @ 3:00 PM VST
Aragua (9-13) visits Caribes (9-14) for a doubleheader beginning @ 3:00 PM VST


Venezuelan Parallel League:

Carlos Talavera (former Johnson City-Aragua B) started in centerfield and batted seventh.  1-for-2 with one walk and one strikeout.

Los Angeles beat Aragua B 4-2

No Games Scheduled For Sunday


Dominican League:

Genesis Cabrera (Memphis-Licey) entered in the seventh and pitched one inning.  He allowed two hits, no runs, and struck one out.  (p-s:13-10)(g/f:0-2)(ir-s:1-0)

Licey beat Cibao 3-1
LIDOM Official Site Post Game

Rainel Rosario (former Springfield-Cibaenas) entered late in the game in right field and batted leadoff.  1-for-1 with one run.
Yefri Perez (former MiLB signing-Cibaenas) entered late in the game in left field and batted seventh.  0-for-1 with one strikeout.
Francisco Pena (St. Louis free agent-Cibaenas) started at catcher and batted ninth.  2-for-4 with one home run, two RBIs (one w/two-outs), two runs, and one strikeout.

Cibaenas beat Azucareros 10-3
LIDOM Official Site Post Game

Audry Perez (former St. Louis-Estrellas) started at catcher and batted sixth.  2-for-4 with one double.
Alberto Rosario (former St. Louis-Estrellas) entered late in the game at catcher.

Estrellas beat Escogido 5-2
LIDOM Official Site Post Game

Sunday's Games:
Cibaenas (12-10) visits Licey (9-14) @ 4:00 PM AST
Escogido (11-12) visits Cibao (13-10) @ 4:00 PM AST
Azucareros (11-11) visits Estrellas (12-11) @ 4:00 PM AST


Colombian League:

Enrique Perez (Johnson City-Barranquilla) entered in the sixth and pitched to one batter.  He allowed no hits or runs, and one walk.  (p-s:5-1)

Barranquilla beat Monteria 5-3
LCBP Official Site Post Game

Jose Calero (former GCL-Sincelejo) entered in the sixth and pitched 1.1 innings.  He allowed no hits or runs, one walk, and struck three out.  (p-s:27-18)(g/f:1-0)

Sincelejo beat Cartagena 6-1
LCBP Official Site Post Game

Sunday's Games:
Cartagena (2-5) visits Sincelejo (4-3) @ 4:00 PM
Barranquilla (6-1) visits Monteria (2-5)  5:00 PM


MLB-NPB All-Star Challenge:

Yadier Molina (St. Louis-MLB) started at catcher and batted second.  3-for-5 with one home run, three RBIs, one run, one strikeout, one caught stealing, and allowed one stolen base.
John Brebbia (St. Louis-MLB) entered in the in the ninth and pitched one inning.  He allowed three hits, two earned runs, and struck two out.  (p-s:25-17)(g/f:1-0)

MLB beat Samurai Japan 7-3
MLB Official Site Post Game

No Game Scheduled For Monday


Australian Baseball League (November 15, 2018):

Ross Vance (former Springfield-Auckland) entered in the fourth and pitched to two batters.  He allowed no hits or runs.  (g/f:2-0)(ir-s:2-1)

Brisbane beat Auckland 8-6

Thursday, November 8, 2018

Cardinals Winter League Notebook 11-8-18: Kevin Medrano Walks, Homers, & Drives In Three Runs; Arturo Reyes Strikes Out Five & Allows One Run Over Six Innings; Andy Young Walks Twice & Hits A Two-Run Homer

Korean Baseball Organization:

Friday's Game:
Doosan (1-2) visits SK (2-1) @ 3:30 AM


Arizona Fall League:

Lane Thomas (Memphis-Surprise) started in right field and batted fourth.  1-for-2 with two walks, one stolen base, one strikeout, and one caught stealing.
Andy Young (Memphis-Surprise) started at second base and batted sixth.  1-for-2 with one home run, two RBIs, one run, two walks, and assisted in one double play.
Connor Jones (Springfield-Surprise) entered in the sixth and pitched one inning.  He allowed no hits or runs, one walk, and struck one out.  (p-s:14-5)(g/f:2-0)
Will Latcham (Memphis-Surprise) entered in the eighth and pitched one inning.  He allowed one hit, no runs, and struck one out.  (p-s:14-10)(g/f:1-1)

Surprise beat Scottsdale 5-4
MLB Official Site Post Game

Rob Kaminsky (former Palm Beach-Glendale) entered in the fourth and pitched one inning.  He allowed two hits, one earned run, and struck one out.  (p-s:15-12)(g/f:1-0)

Mesa beat Glendale 6-4
MLB Official Site Post Game

No Games Scheduled For Thursday


Mexican Pacific League:

Kevin Medrano (former 2011 draft selection-Jalisco) started in centerfield and batted seventh.  1-for-5 with one home run, three RBIs, one run, and one walk.
Niko Vasquez (former Springfield-Jalisco) started at first base and batted eighth.  0-for-3 with one walk.

Mazatlan beat Jalisco 9-6 in 12 innings
LMP Official Site Post Game

Colin Walsh (former Springfield-Mexicali) started as designated hitter and batted second.  1-for-5 with one double, one run, and three strikeouts.

John Nogowski (Springfield-Obregon) started at first base and batted fifth.  0-for-4 with one run, one walk, one strikeout, and assisted in one double play.

Obregon beat Mexicali 9-6 in 10 innings
LMP Official Site Post Game

Ramon Urias (Memphis-Mochis) started at second base and batted fourth.  0-for-3 with one RBI, one walk, one sacrifice, and one stolen base.
Hector Villalobos (State College-Mochis) entered in the fifth and pitched to three batters.  He allowed one hit, one earned run, and hit one batter.  (p-s:9-4)(g/f:1-0)
Pedro Echemendia (former Memphis-Mochis) entered in the fifth and pitched to two batters.  He allowed one hit, no runs, and struck one out.  (p-s:12-8)(ir-s:2-1)

Mochis beat Navojoa 9-6 in 10 innings
LMP Official Site Post Game

Irving Lopez (Palm Beach-Hermosillo) entered late in the game at second base and batted second.  1-for-1 at the plate.
Cedric Hunter (former Memphis-Hermosillo) started in right field and batted seventh.  2-for-4 at the plate.
Artruo Reyes (Memphis-Hermosillo) started and pitched six innings.  He allowed three hits, one earned run, two walks, and struck five out.  (p-s:85-54)(g/f:7-2)

Culiacan beat Hermosillo 3-1 in 11 innings
LMP Official Site Post Game

Thursday's Games:
Mazatlan (12-10) visits Jalisco (12-10) @ 7:15 PM CST
Mexicali (9-12) visits Obregon (11-11) @ 7:10 PM MST
Navojoa (9-12) visits Mochis (12-10) @ 7:30 PM MST
Culiacan (12-10) visits Hermosillo (10-12) @ 7:30 PM MST


Venezuelan League:

Will Changarotty (State College-Zulia) entered in the eighth and pitched one inning.  He allowed no hits or runs, and struck one out.  (p-s:11-9)(g/f:0-1)

Wilfredo Tovar (Memphis free agent-Caracas) started at shortstop and batted second.  2-for-4 with one double, two RBIs, and grounded into one double play.

Caracas beat Zulia 3-1
LVBP Official Site Post Game

Ronny Cedeno (former St. Louis signing-Magallanes) started at second base and batted fifth.  1-for-4 with one run and one walk.

Rafael Ortega (former Memphis-Caribes) started in centerfield and batted leadoff.  2-for-3 with one double, one run, two walks, and one strikeout.
Cesar Valera (former Palm Beach-Caribes) started at second base and batted third.  2-for-4 with one double, one two-out RBI, and one run.

Caribes beat Magallanes 5-3
LVBP Official Site Post Game

Johny Celis (former MiLB tryout-Margarita) entered late in the game as designated hitter and batted sixth.  0-for-1 at the plate.
Dennis Ortega (Peoria-Margarita) entered late in the game as a pinch hitter and batted ninth.  One walk at the plate.
Kender Villegas (former Palm Beach-Margarita) entered in the sixth and pitched to one batter.  He allowed no hits or runs.  (p-s:5-2)

Aragua beat Margarita 3-2
LVBP Official Site Post Game

Ildemaro Vargas (former Springfield-Lara) started at second base and batted leadoff.  1-for-4 with one double, one two-out RBI, one stolen base, and assisted in one double play.
Vicente Campos (former MiLB signing-Lara) entered in the sixth and pitched two innings.  He allowed five hits, one earned run, and struck one out.  (p-s:32-22)(g/f:3-0)

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

Notes:
LVBP invited Jose Martinez (St. Louis-La Guaira) to participate in Home Run Derby on December 3, 2018: El Emergente

St. Louis signed Hunter Cervenka (MiLB signing-Caribes) who has made 11 relief appearances posting a 0-0 record, 1.93 ERA, 0.75 WHIP, and two holds.  He's allowed five hits, three runs (two earned), one home run, two walks, and struck seven out over 9.1 innings.

Thursday's Games:
Margarita (12-10) visits Caracas (14-8) @ 5:00 PM VET
Magallanes (9-11) visits Caribes (8-14) @ 5:00 PM VET
Zulia (11-10) visits Aragua (9-11) @ 6:00 PM VET
La Guaira (8-12) visits Lara (14-9) @ 6:00 PM VET


Venezuelan Parallel League:

Carlos Talavera (former Johnson City-Aragua B) started in left field and batted fourth.  0-for-3 at the plate.

Aragua beat Aragua B 9-0

Thursday's Games:
Los Angeles (7-4-1) visits Aragua (10-6) @ 9:00 AM VET
Aragua B (5-9-1) visits Boston (7-3-1) @ 10:00 AM VET


Dominican League:

Jayson Aquino (former waiver claim-Azucareros) entered in the fifth and pitched to four batters.  He allowed one hit, two earned runs, one walk, and struck one out.  (g/f:0-1)

Genesis Cabrera (Memphis-Licey) entered in the eighth and pitched to two batters.  He allowed one hit and no runs for the hold (4).  (g/f:1-0)

Licey beat Azucareros 3-1
LIDOM Official Site Post Game

Yefri Perez (former MiLB signing-Cibaenas) entered late in the game in right field.

Cibaenas beat Cibao 4-3
LIDOM Official Site Post Game

Audry Perez (former St. Louis-Estrellas) started at catcher and batted eighth.  0-for-3 with one sacrifice and allowed one stolen base.

Estrellas beat Escogido 2-1
LIDOM Official Site Post Game

Thursday's Games:
Estrellas (10-10) visits Licey (7-13) @ 6:15 PM AST
Cibao (12-8) visits Azucareros (9-11) @ 6:30 PM AST
Escogido (10-10) visits Cibaenas (12-8) @ 6:30 PM AST


Colombian League:

Jose Calero (former GCL-Sincelejo) earned the win in two innings pitched as Sincelejo beat Monteria 2-0: El Universal

No Games Scheduled For Thursday


Puerto Rican League (November 15, 2018):

Notes:
Delvin Perez (State College-Carolina) is expected to make his debut with Carolina this season: El Nuevo Dia


Panama League (December 2, 2018):

Notes:
Jonathan Rivera (former Johnson City-Metro) will play for Metropolitanas this season: Metro Official Twitter

Friday, October 26, 2018

Cardinals Winter League Notebook 10-26-18: Andy Young Singles Twice, Doubles, Homers, & Drives In Three Runs; Cedric Hunter Singles, Walks, Hits A Two-Run Homer, & Was Named Top CF In LMB; Carlos Talavera Collects Two Singles, One Double, One Triple, One Walk, & Two RBIs In Doubleheader

Cuban League:

Notes:
Alfredo Despaigne (Granma-Softbank) criticizes league for forcing to play after injury-plagued season in Japan: El Nuevo Herald


Arizona Fall League:

Andy Young (Memphis-Surprise) started at second base and batted fifth.  4-for-5 with one double, one home run, three RBIs (two w/two-outs), two runs, one strikeout, one throwing error, and assisted in two double plays.
Jeremy Martinez (Springfield-Surprise) started at catcher and batted eighth.  1-for-4 with two RBIs and one run.
Connor Jones (Springfield-Surprise) entered in the third and pitched two innings.  He allowed two hits, no runs, and struck two out.  (p-s:27-19)(g/f:3-0)

Glendale beat Surprise 21-8
MLB Official Site Post Game

Friday's Games:
Mesa (8-6) visits Glendale (4-10) @ 12:35 PM MST
Salt River (8-5) visits Peoria (9-5) @ 12:35 PM MST
Surprise (5-9) visits Scottsdale (7-6) @ 12:35 PM MST


Mexican Pacific League:

Cedric Hunter (former Memphis-Hermosillo) started in left field and batted second.  2-for-4 with one home run, two RBIs, three runs, and one walk.
Irving Lopez (Palm Beach-Hermosillo) entered late in the game at second base.

Alexis Wilson (State College-Culiacan) started at catcher and batted ninth.  0-for-2 with one strikeout and allowed one stolen base.

Hermosillo beat Culiacan 7-4
LMP Official Site Post Game

Niko Vasquez (former Springfield-Jalisco) started at third base and batted leadoff.  2-for-5 with two strikeouts and grounded into one double play.
Daric Barton (former Peoria-Jalisco) started at first base and batted sixth.  1-for-4 with one strikeout.

John Nogowski (Springfield-Obregon) started at first base and batted third.  2-for-4 with one sacrifice, one strikeout, and assisted in one double play.
Richy Pedroza (former Peoria-Obregon) entered late in the game at second base and batted eighth.  0-for-1 at the plate.

Jalisco beat Obregon 2-1 in 11 innings
LMP Official Site Post Game

Ramon Urias (Memphis-Mochis) started at second base and batted third.  0-for-4 with two strikeouts.
Hector Villalobos (State College-Mochis) entered in the seventh and pitched to one batter.  He allowed no hits or runs.  (p-s:1-1)(g/f:0-1)(ir-s:2-0)

Colin Walsh (former Springfield-Mexicali) started at third base and batted sixth.  0-for-3 with one run, one walk, one sacrifice, and two strikeouts.

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

Notes:
Cedric Hunter (former Memphis-Leon) was named top centerfielder in the Triple-A Mexican League for the 2018 season: MiLB Official Site

Friday's Games:
Mexicali (5-5) visits Jalisco (6-5) @ 7:15 PM CT
Culiacan (6-5) visits Navojoa (5-5) @ 7:30 PM MST
Obregon (5-6) visits Hermosillo (4-7) @ 7:30 PM MST


Venezuelan League:

Wilfredo Tovar (Memphis-Caracas) started at shortstop and batted leadoff.  0-for-5 with one strikeout and assisted in one double play.
Anthony Garcia (former Memphis-Caracas) started in left field and batted fifth.  1-for-2 with one triple, two runs, two walks, and one stolen base.
Leobaldo Pina (former Springfield-Caracas) started at third base and batted ninth.  0-for-4 with two strikeouts.

Cesar Valera (former Palm Beach-Caribes) started at third base and batted sixth.  1-for-4 with one run, one strikeout, and one fielding error.
Jose Godoy (Palm Beach-Caribes) entered late in the game at catcher and batted ninth.  0-for-1 with one ground into double play.

Caracas beat Caribes 5-2
LVBP Official Site Post Game

Richard Castillo (former Memphis-Zulia) entered in the third and pitched two innings.  He allowed two hits, one earned run, one home run, and struck one out.  (p-s:29-18)(g/f:0-3)

Rayder Ascanio (Peoria-Magallanes) started at shortstop and batted sixth.  1-for-5 with one run and one strikeout.
Pedro Rodriguez (former MiLB signing-Magallanes) entered in the ninth and pitched one inning.  He allowed three hits, two earned runs, one walk, and struck two out.  (p-s:21-14)(g/f:0-1)

Magallanes beat Zulia 15-5
LVBP Official Site Post Game

Vicente Campos (former MiLB signing-Lara) entered in the ninth and pitched one inning.  He allowed one hit, no runs, and one walk for the blown save (1) and winning decision (2-0).  (p-s:29-20)(g/f:3-0)(ir-s:1-0)

Lara beat Aragua 3-2
LVBP Official Site Post Game

Notes:
Ronny Cedeno (former St. Louis signing-Magallanes) was held out of action with leg discomfort: LVBP Official Site

Eliezer Alfonzo (former Peoria-Margarita) joined Margarita and began training on Tuesday: LVBP Official Site

Nestor Molina (former MiLB signing-Lara) is expected to join the rotation soon, Ildemaro Vargas (former Springfield-Lara) is expected November 3rd, and Rangel Ravelo (Memphis-Lara) is dealing with a double fracture: El Emergente

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


Venezuelan Parallel League:

Carlos Talavera (former Johnson City-Aragua B) started at first base and batted fourth.  1-for-3 at the plate.

Aragua B beat Philadelphia 9-3 in game one of doubleheader

Carlos Talavera (former Johnson City-Aragua B) started in centerfield and batted third.  3-for-3 with one double, one triple, two RBIs, one run, one walk, and one stolen base.

Aragua B beat Philadelphia 7-6 in game two of doubleheader

Friday's Games:
Philadelphia (1-6) visits Los Angeles (4-1-1) @ 10:00 AM VET
Aragua (3-4) visits Aragua B (4-3) @ 10:00 AM VET


Dominican League:

Audry Perez (former St. Louis-Estrellas) started at catcher and batted eighth.  2-for-4 at the plate.

Genesis Cabrera (Memphis-Licey) entered in the seventh and picked off one batter.  (ir-s:1-0)

Estrellas beat Licey 3-2
LIDOM Official Site Post Game

Friday's Games:
Estrellas (4-5) visits Licey (2-7) @ 7:15 PM AST
Escogido (5-5) visits Azucareros (5-5) @ 7:30 PM AST
Cibao (7-3) visits Cibaenas (6-4) @ 8:00 PM AST


Nicaraguan League (November 3, 2018):

Notes:
Vicente Padilla (former Softbank-Leon) is expected to pitch the winter for Leon and may be used to close games out: La Prensa


Puerto Rican League (November 15, 2018):

Notes:
Ivan Maldonado (former MiLB tryout-Caguas) will begin season in rotation and Robby Rowland (former Springfield-Caguas) continues to rehab from injury: El Vocero

Tuesday, October 23, 2018

Cardinals Winter League Notebook 10-23-18: Leandro Cedeno & Dariel Gomez Each Single & Drive In One Run; Andy Young Knocks In One Run; Raul Valdes Named LIDOM Pitcher Of The Week

Arizona Fall League:

Andy Young (Memphis-Surprise) started at second base and batted seventh.  0-for-3 with one RBI, one sac fly, one strikeout, and assisted in one double play.
Lane Thomas (Memphis-Surprise) started in right field and batted eighth.  2-for-4 with one run.
Jeremy Martinez (Springfield-Surprise) started at catcher and batted ninth.  0-for-4 and threw out one of two base runners.
Evan Kruczynski (Springfield-Surprise) started and pitched 4.2 innings.  He allowed six hits, four runs (three earned), one home run, one walk, one pickoff error, and struck three out for the losing decision (1-1).  (p-s:69-46)(g/f:6-1)
Connor Jones (Springfield-Surprise) entered in the fifth and pitched 1.1 innings.  He allowed six hits, four earned runs, one walk, threw two wild pitches, and struck one out.  (p-s:36-21)(g/f:2-0)(ir-s:1-0)

Salt River beat Surprise 8-5
MLB Official Site Post Game

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


Mexican Pacific League:

Stats:
John Nogowski (Springfield-Obregon) has played in eight games going 12-for-29 (.414) with four RBIs, 12 total bases, one run, two walks, one stolen base, three strikeouts, three caught stealing, .452 OBP, .414 SLG, and .865 OPS.
Niko Vasquez (former Springfield-Jalisco) has played in seven games going 10-for-25 (.400) with two doubles, two home runs, six RBIs, 18 total bases, ten runs, two walks, two strikeouts, .444 OBP, .720 SLG, and 1.164 OPS.
Cedric Hunter (former Memphis-Hermosillo) has played in six games going 9-for-23 (.391) with two doubles, five RBIs, 11 total bases, two runs, two walks, two strikeouts, one caught stealing, .462 OBP, .478 SLG, and .940 OPS.
Iker Franco (former Springfield-Obregon) has played in one game going 1-for-3 (.333) with one total base, one run, .333 OBP, .333 SLG, and .667 OPS.
Ramon Urias (Memphis-Mochis) has played in eight games going 8-for-27 (.296) with two doubles, two home runs, five RBIs, 16 total bases, five runs, six walks, five strikeouts, one caught stealing, .441 OBP, .593 SLG, and 1.034 OPS.
Kevin Medrano (former 2011 draft selection-Jalisco) has played five games going 2-for-10 (.200) with two total bases, one run, one walk, three strikeouts, one caught stealing, .273 OBP, .200 SLG, and .473 OPS.
Alexis Wilson (State College-Culiacan) has played in six games going 3-for-19 (.158) with one double, four total bases, one run, one strikeout, .200 OBP, .211 SLG, and .411 OPS.
Daric Barton (former Peoria-Jalisco) has played in eight games going 3-for-21 (.143) with one double, one home run, two RBIs, seven total bases, two runs, six walks, six strikeouts, .357 OBP, .333 SLG, and .690 OPS.
Irving Lopez (Palm Beach-Hermosillo) has played in one game going 0-for-0 (.000) with one walk and 1.000 OBP.

Atruro Reyes (Memphis-Hermosillo) has made two starts posting a 0-2 record, 4.00 ERA, and 1.22 WHIP.  He's allowed ten hits, four earned runs, one walk, hit one batter, and struck ten out over nine innings.
Joe Colon (former MiLB signing-Jalisco) has made five relief appearances posting a 0-1 record, 6.23 ERA, and 2.08 WHIP, and three holds.  He's allowed seven hits, three earned runs, two walks, hit one batter, and struck four out over 4.1 innings.
Pedro Echemendia (former Memphis-Mochis) has made one start posting a 0-1 record, 15.00 ERA, and 2.00 WHIP.  He's allowed six hits, five earned runs, one home run, and struck one out over three innings.
Hector Villalobos (State College-Mochis) has made one relief appearance posting a 0-0 record, *.** ERA, and *.** WHIP.  He's allowed one hit, one earned run, and one home run over 0.0 innings.

Notes:
Hurricane Willa will have an affect on the schedule this week: LMP Official Site

Tuesday's Games:
Hermosillo (2-6) visits Culiacan (5-2) @ 7:35 PM MT
Navojoa (4-3) visits Mazaltan (5-3) @ 8:00 PM MT
Jalisco (5-3) visits Obregon (3-5) @ 7:10 PM MST
Mochis (3-5) visits Mexicali (3-3) @ 7:30 PM PT


Venezuelan League:

Stats:
Jose Godoy (Palm Beach-Caribes) has played in four games going 3-for-6 (.500) with one double, one home run, four RBIs, seven total bases, two runs,
Rangel Ravelo (Memphis-Lara) has played in four games going 5-for-13 (.385) with one double, two RBIs, six total bases, two runs, three walks, .529 OBP, .462 SLG, and .991 OPS.
Imeldo Diaz (State College-Margarita) has played in five games going 6-for-17 (.353) with one double, three RBIs, seven total bases, two runs, one walk, one strikeout, .368 OBP, .412 SLG, and .780 OPS.
Ronny Cedeno (former St. Louis signing-Magallanes) has played in six games going 8-for-23 (.348) with three RBIs, eight total bases, one run, two walks, two strikeouts, .423 OBP, .348 SLG, and .771 OPS.
Cesar Valera (former Palm Beach-Caribes) has played in six games going 6-for-20 (.300) with one double, one RBI, seven RBIs, one run, two walks, two strikeouts, .391 OBP, .350 SLG, and .741 OPS.
Wilfredo Tovar (Memphis-Caracas) has played in eight games going 10-for-34 (.294) with one double, five RBIs, 11 total bases, two runs, one walk, one stolen base, four strikeouts, .333 OBP, .324 SLG, .657 OPS.
Leobaldo Pina (former Springfield-Caracas) has played in five games going 4-for-17 (.235) with one home run, one RBI, seven total bases, two runs, two walks, two strikeouts, .316 OBP, .412 SLG, and .728 OPS.
Anthony Garcia (former Memphis-Caracas) has played in eight games going 6-for-30 (.200) with three doubles, five RBIs, nine total bases, two runs, two walks, four strikeouts, one caught stealing, .306 OBP, .300 SLG, and .606 OPS.
Rayder Ascanio (Peoria-Magallanes) has played in seven games going 4-for-28 (.143) with one home run, four RBIs, seven total bases, five runs, five walks, one stolen base, one strikeout, .273 OBP, .250 SLG, and .523 OPS.
Dennis Ortega (Peoria-Margarita) has played in one game going 0-for-4 (.000).

Pedro Rodriguez (former MiLB signing-Magallanes) has made four relief appearances posting a 0-0 record, 0.00 ERA, 0.30 WHIP, and three saves.  He's allowed one hit, no runs, and struck two out over 3.1 innings.
Dionis Zamora (Johnson City-Magallanes) has made one relief appearance posting a 0-0 record, 0.00 ERA, and 2.00 WHIP.  He's allowed one hit, no runs, one walk, and struck one out over one inning.
Will Changarotty (State College-Zulia) has made three relief appearances posting a 0-0 record, 0.00 ERA, and 0.69 WHIP.  He's allowed three hits, one unearned run, and struck two out over 4.1 innings.
Vicente Campos (former MiLB signing-Lara) has made four relief appearances posting a 1-0 record, 2.25 ERA, and 2.50 WHIP.  He's allowed six hits, one earned run, four walks, and struck one out over four innings.
Franyel Casadilla (State College-Caribes) has made two relief appearances posting a 0-0 record, 8.10 ERA, and 1.80 WHIP.  He's allowed four hits, three earned runs, two walks, hit one batter, and struck two out over 3.1 innings.

Notes:
Miguel Socolovich (former St. Louis-Caracas) was added to the Caracas active roster: El Emergente

Tuesday's Games:
Margarita (4-4) visits Caribes (2-5) @ 6:00 PM VET
Magallanes (5-2) visits Caracas (5-3) @ 6:00 PM VET
Zulia (4-4) visits Lara (5-3) @ 7:00 PM VET


Venzuelan Parallel League:

Tuesday's Games:
Los Angeles (4-1-1) visits Boston (2-0-1) @ 10:00 AM VET
Philadelphia (1-3) visits Aragua (2-4) @ 10:00 AM VET


Dominican League:

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

Cibao beat Estrellas 12-1
LIDOM Official Site Post Game

Notes:
Franmil Reyes (San Diego-Escogido) prepares for his debut with Escogido: Escogido Official Site

Raul Valdes (former St. Louis-Azucareros) was named LIDOM Pitcher of the Week: Azucareros Official Site

Tuesday's Games:
Azucareros (5-3) visits Licey (1-6) @ 7:15 PM AST
Cibao (6-2) visits Estrellas (3-4) @ 7:30 PM AST
Escogido (4-4) visits Cibaenas (4-4) @ 8:00 PM AST


World Cup U-23:

Leandro Cedeno (Johnson City-Venezuela) started as designated hitter and batted third.  1-for-5 with one RBI and one run.
Juan Yepez (Palm Beach-Venezuela) started at third base and batted sixth.  1-for-3 with one strikeout and committed one error.

Julio Rodriguez (Peoria-Dominican Republic) started at catcher and batted fifth.  0-for-4 with one strikeout.
Dariel Gomez (Johnson City-Dominican Republic) started at first base and batted seventh.  1-for-4 with one RBI and one strikeout.
Wadye Ynfante (State College-Dominican Republic) started in centerfield and batted ninth.  0-for-2 with one walk and two strikeouts.
Diego Cordero (State College-Dominican Reoublic) started and pitched two-thirds of an inning.  He allowed two hits, three runs (one earned), and two walks for the losing decision.

Venezuela beat Dominican Republic 7-2

Jhon Torres (GCL-Colombia) started in left field and batted third.  1-for-4 with two runs and one walk.

Mexico beat Colombia 7-6


Colombian League (November 2, 2018):

Geddy Guerra (former VSL-Monteria) has signed on to pitch for Monteria during 2018-19 season: LCBP Official Site

Thursday, October 11, 2018

Cardinals Winter League Notebook 10-11-18: Connor Jones Strikes Out One Over Two Scoreless Innings; Jamie Romak Doubles, Walks, & Drives In One Run; Lane Thomas Singles Twice & Knocks In One Run

Nicaraguan Summer League Championship:

Edgard Montiel (former DSL-Boer) started at third base and batted fourth.  1-for-4 with one run.

Dantos beat Boer 9-2 (10/9/18)
Beisbol GPO Official Site Post Game

Notes:
Fidencio Flores (former GCL-Boer) is scheduled to start game two of the series: La Prensa


Korean Baseball Organization:

Jamie Romak (former Memphis-SK) started at first base and batted third.  1-for-3 with one double, one RBI, one walk, and one strikeout.

Doosan beat SK 8-3

Friday's Games:
Lotte (67-72) visits Kia (69-73) @ 4:30 AM
NC (58-83) visits Doosan (91-50) @ 4:30 AM
Nexen (74-68) visits KT (58-81) @ 4:30 AM


Arizona Fall League:

Rob Kaminsky (former Palm Beach-Glendale) entered in the ninth and pitched one inning.  He allowed two hits, one earned run, and struck two out.  (p-s:22-16)(g/f:1-1)


Lane Thomas (Memphis-Surprise) started in right field and batted fifth.  2-for-5 with one two-out RBI.
Evan Kruczynski (Springfield-Surprise) started and pitched 2.1 innings.  He allowed six hits, five unearned runs, one walk, hit one batter, two pickoff errors, and struck three out for the winning decision (1-0).  (p-s:59-30)(g/f:3-0)
Connor Jones (Springfield-Surprise) entered in the fifth and pitched two innings.  He allowed one hit, no runs, and struck one out.  (p-s:21-14)(g/f:4-1)
Will Latcham (Memphis-Surprise) entered in the seventh and pitched 1.2 innings.  He allowed one hit, two earned runs, two walks, and struck one out.  (p-s:41-25)(g/f:1-2)
Conner Greene (Memphis-Surprise) entered in the eighth and pitched to six batters.  He allowed one hit, two earned runs, four walks, and threw one wild pitch. (p-s:31-13)(ir-s:2-2)


Thursday's Games:
Peoria (2-0) visits Mesa (1-1) @ 12:35 PM MST
Surprise (1-1) visits Glendale (0-2) @ 12:35 PM MST
Scottsdale (1-1) visits Salt River (1-1) @ 6:35 PM MST


Venezuelan League (October 12, 2018):

Notes:
Jose Martinez (St. Louis-La Guaira) visits La Guaira camp and clarified comments previously made and talked about his 2018 season with the Cardinals: LVBP Official Site