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Monday, January 27, 2020

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

Mexican Pacific League Championship:

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

Mazatlan beat Culiacan 3-0
LMP Official Site Post Game

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


Dominican League Championship:

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

Licey beat Azucareros 5-1
LIDOM Official Site Post Game

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


Venezuelan League Championship:

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

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

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

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

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


Australian Baseball League:

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

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

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

Saturday, January 25, 2020

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

Cuban League:

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


Mexican Pacific League Championship:

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


Dominican League Championship:

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

Azucareros beat Licey 3-1
LIDOM Official Site Post Game

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

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

No Game Scheduled For Saturday


Venezuelan League Championship:

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

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

Caribes beat Lara 3-2
LVBP Official Site Post Game

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

No Game Scheduled For Saturday


Puerto Rican League:

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

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


Austrailan Baseball League:

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

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

Melbourne beat Perth 9-0 in game one of doubleheader

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

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

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

Adeliade beat Geelong-Korea 13-0

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

Friday, January 24, 2020

Cardinals Winter League Notebook 1-24-2020: Yadier Molina Helps Lead Peacful Protests In Puerto Rico; Nestor Molina Strikes Out Three & Allows One Run Over Six Innings For The Win; Jeremy Martinez Drives In Two Runs

Mexican Pacific League Championship:

Efren Navarro (former Memphis-Hermosillo) started in left field and batted fifth.  1-for-3 with one double.

Culiacan beat Mazatlan 4-3
LMP Official Site Post Game

No Game Scheduled For Friday


Dominican League Championship:

Donovan Solano (former Memphis-Licey) started at third base and batted seventh.  2-for-4 with one run, one strikeout, and assisted in one double play.

Licey beat Azucareros 6-2
LIDOM Official Site Post Game

Notes:
Raul Valdes (former St. Louis-Azucareros) has been dealing with health issues but has been given the green light to start game five: Azucareros Official Site

Friday's Game:
Licey (2-2) visits Azucareros (2-2) @ 7:30 PM AST


Venezuelan League Championship:

Ildemaro Vargas (former Springfield-Lara) started at second base and batted second.  3-for-4 with one double, one two-out RBI, one run, one sacrifice, and assisted in one double play.
Nestor Molina (former MiLB signing-Lara) started and pitched six innings.  He allowed two hits, one earned run, one home run, one walk, and struck three out for the winning decision (1-0).  (p-s:84-48)(g/f:6-5)
Vicente Campos (former MiLB signing-Lara) entered in the seventh and pitched one inning.  He allowed no hits or runs for the hold (1).  (p-s:6-5)(g/f:2-1)
Pedro Rodriguez (former MiLB signing-Lara) entered in the eighth and pitched 1.2 innings.  He allowed one hit, no runs, and struck one out for the save (1).  (p-s:25-15)(g/f:2-0)(ir-s:3-0)

Cesar Valera (former Palm Beach-Caribes) started at second base and batted fifth.  0-for-4 with one ground into double play.
Gabriel Lino (former Memphis-Caribes) started at catcher and batted ninth.  0-for-2 with one walk.
Liarvis Breto (MiLB signing-Caribes) entered in the seventh and pitched to four batters.  He allowed two hits, one earned run, and struck one out.  (p-s:15-9)

Lara beat Caribes 5-1
LVBP Official Site Post Game

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


Puerto Rican League:

Notes:
Yadier Molina (St. Louis-Carolina) called for peaceful protests over government officials handling of the hurricanes aftermath: Primera Hora

Yadier Molina (St. Louis-Carolina) will help lead protests in Puerto Rico: Primera Hora and El Vocero


Australian Baseball League:

Jeremy Martinez (former Memphis-Brisbane) started at catcher and batted third.  0-for-4 with two RBIs, one run, and one passed ball.

Brisbane beat Auckland 12-6

Mikey Reynolds (former Springfield-Adelaide) started at shortstop and batted second.  2-for-5 with one two-out RBI, one walk, and one caught stealing.
Jeremy Hazelbaker (former St. Louis-Adelaide) started in left field and batted third.  0-for-1 with one two-out RBI, three runs, and four walks.

Adelaide beat Geelong-Korea 12-5

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

Pete Kozma (former St. Louis-Perth) started at second base and batted seventh.  0-for-4 with one strikeout and assisted in two double plays.

Perth beat Melbourne 8-2

Saturday's Games:
Melbourne (22-16) visits Perth (22-16) for a doubleheader
Brisbane (18-18) visits Auckland (19-18)
Canberra (17-15) visits Sydney (14-23)
Geelong-Korea (11-27) visits Adelaide (22-12)


World Baseball Classic (March 20, 2020):

Notes:
Nestor Molina (former MiLB signing-Lara), Williams Perez (Springfield free agent-Lara), Liarvis Breto (MiLB signing-Caribes), Jorge Rondon (former St. Louis-Magallanes), Jose Godoy (Memphis free agent-Caribes), Cesar Valera (former Palm Beach-Caribes), and Rafael Ortega (former Memphis-Caribes) are all names listed in possible Venezuelan roster: El Emergente

Tuesday, January 21, 2020

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

Mexican Pacific League Semifinals:

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

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

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

No Games Scheduled For Tuesday


Dominican League Championship:

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

Licey beat Azucareros 17-2
LIDOM Official Site Post Game

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

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

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


Venezuelan League Championship:

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

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

Caribes beat Lara 5-1
LVBP Official Site Post Game

No Games Scheduled For Tuesday


Puerto Rican League Championship:

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

Santurce beat Mayaguez 4-3
LBPRC Official Site Post Game

Santurce won the championshiip four games to one

Monday, January 20, 2020

Cardinals Winter League Notebook 1-20-2020: Anthony Garcia Named To 2019-20 LBPRC All-Star Team; Ramon Urias Doubled & Walked; Gabriel Lino Doubled

Mexican Pacific League Semifinals:

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

Mochis beat Culiacan 6-2
LMP Official Site Post Game

Monday's Games:
Mazatlan (3-3) visits Obregon (3-3) @ 8:10 PM CT
Mochis (3-3) visits Culiacan (3-3) @ 7:35 PM MT


Dominican League Championship:

Notes:
Lino Rivera (former Arkansas-Azucareros MGR) is hoping to win: Azucareros Official Site

Monday's Game:
Licey (0-0) visits Azucareros (0-0) @ 7:35 PM AST


Venezuelan League Championship:

Gabriel Lino (former Memphis-Caribes) started at catcher and batted eighth.  1-for-4 with one double, allowed two stolen bases, and picked one runner off.
Liarvis Breto (MiLB signing-Caribes) entered in the eighth and pitched to four batters.  He allowed one hit, two earned runs, one intentional walk, and struck one out.  (p-s:8-5)(ir-s:1-1)
Jorge Rondon (former St. Louis-Caribes) entered in the eighth and pitched to two batters.  He allowed one hit, one earned run, and one walk.  (p-s:9-2)(ir-s:2-2)

Ildemaro Vargas (former Springfield-Lara) started at second base and batted leadoff.  1-for-3 with one run, one sacrifice, two strikeouts, one fielding error, and assisted in one double play.
Vicente Campos (former MiLB signing-Lara) entered in the seventh and pitched to four batters.  He allowed two hits and one unearned run for the blown save (1).  (p-s:8-8)(g/f:2-0)

Lara beat Caribes 6-2
LVBP Official Site Post Game

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


Puerto Rican League Championship:

Notes:
Anthony Garcia (former Memphis-Carolina) was named to postseason All-Star team: LBPRC Official Site

Yadier Molina (St. Louis-Carolina) continued his Instagram posts targeting government officials for supplies wasted during Hurrican Maria: Primera Hora

Monday's Games:
Mayaguez (1-3) visits Santurce (3-1) @ 7:15 PM AST


Australian Baseball League:

Stats:
Jeremy Martinez (former Memphis-Brisbane) has played in 30 games going 30-for-86 (.349) with five doubles, six home runs, 14 RBIs, 53 total bases, 18 runs, 18 walks, ten strikeouts, .462 OBP, .616 SLG, and 1.079 OPS.
Shane Robinson (former St. Louis-Melbourne) has played in 12 games going 16-for-38 (.333) with one double, one home run, five RBIs, 20 total bases, nine runs, four walks, two stolen bases, three strikeouts, .385 OBP, .417 SLG, and .801 OPS.
Pete Kozma (former St. Louis-Perth) has played in 36 games going 34-for-143 (.238) with three doubles, three home runs, 19 RBIs, 46 total bases, 19 runs, nine walks, six stolen bases, 20 strikeouts, three caught stealing, .284 OBP, .322 SLG, and .606 OPS.
Jeremy Hazelbaker (former St. Louis-Adelaide) has played in eight games going 6-for-28 (.214) with two doubles, one RBI, eight total bases, three runs, one walk, eight strikeouts, one caught stealing, .290 OBP, .286 SLG, and .576 OPS.
Mikey Reynolds (former Springfield-Adelaide) has played in 31 games going 25-for-121 (.207) with three doubles, two RBIs, 28 total bases, 13 runs, nine walks, ten stolen bases, 19 strikeouts, three caught stealing, .260 OBP, .231 SLG, and .491 OPS.


World Baseball Classic (April 1, 2020):

Notes:
Cuba announced their preslection roster: El Nuevo Herald

Friday, January 17, 2020

Cardinals Winter League Notebook 1-17-2020: Ildemaro Vargas Singles Twice, Walks, & Drives In One Run; Rangel Ravelo Singles Twice & Knocks In Two Runs; Nestor Molina Strikes Out Three & Allows One Run Over Six Innings For The Win

Mexican Pacific League Semifinals:

Ramon Urias (Memphis-Mochis) started at shortstop and batted third.  0-for-2 with one strikeout.

Mochis beat Culiacan 4-0
LMP Official Site Post Game

Friday's Games:
Culiacan (2-2) visits Mochis (2-2) @ 7:30 PM MT
Obregon (3-1) visits Mazatlan (1-3) @ 8:00 PM MT


Dominican League Round Robin:

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

Rangel Ravelo (St. Louis-Cibaenas) started at first base and batted third.  4-for-5 with two RBIs (one w/two-outs), two runs, and assisted in one double play.
Francisco Pena (former St. Louis-Cibaenas) started at catcher and batted eighth.  0-for-2 with two hit by pitches, one stolen base, and one strikeout.

Cibaenas beat Escogido 9-5
LIDOM Official Site Post Game

Notes:
Edmundo Sosa (St. Louis-Cibaenas) could rejoin Cibaenas is they make it to the finals: Grandes en los Deportes Twitter

Friday's Game:
Cibaenas (9-10) visits Licey (8-10) @ 7:15 PM AST


Colombian League Championship:

Notes:
Jose Calero (former GCL-Barranquilla) also made an appearance in the game: Barranquilla Official Twitter

Enrique Perez (Johnson City-Barranquilla) gave up one run in the sixth: LPBCol Twitter

Will Changarotty (former State College-Barranquilla) started and pitched into the fourth inning, allowing one run: LPBCol Twitter

Monteria beat Barranquilla 8-0 to win the championship and earn spot in Caribbean Series


Venezuelan League Semifinals:

Ildemaro Vargas (former Springfield-Lara) started at second base and batted leadoff.  2-for-4 with two RBIs, one run, one walk, and one stolen base.
Nestor Molina (former MiLB signing-Lara) started and pitched six innings.  He allowed two hits, one earned run, two walks, hit one batter, and struck three out for the winning decision (1-0).  (p-s:75-45)(g/f:7-5)
Vicente Campos (former MiLB signing-Lara) entered in the seventh and pitched to one batter.  He allowed no hits or runs for the hold (1).  (p-s:4-2)(g/f:1-0)(ir-s:2-0)

Lara beat Zulia 8-2
LVBP Official Site Post Game

Cesar Valera (former Palm Beach-Caribes) started in left field and batted third.  0-for-3 with one run and one sacrifice.
Jorge Rondon (former St. Louis-Caribes) entered in the eighth and pitched 1.2 innings.  He allowed one hit, no runs, one walk, and struck one out for the save (1).  (p-s:22-14)(g/f:1-3)(ir-s:1-0)

Caribes beat La Guaira 5-4
LVBP Official Site Post Game

Notes:
Nestor Molina (former MiLB signing-Lara) and Vicente Campos (former MiLB signing-Lara) received votes for LVBP Pitcher of the Year: LVBP Official Site

Friday's Game:
Lara (3-1) visits Zulia (1-3) @ 6:00 PM VET


Puerto Rican League Championship:

Yariel Gonzalez (Springfield-Mayaguez) started at first base and batted eighth.  0-for-5 and assisted in two double plays.

Mayaguez beat Santurce 9-2
LBPRC Official Site Post Game

Friday's Game:
Mayaguez (1-1) visits Santurce (1-1) @ 7:15 PM AST


Australian Baseball League:

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

Perth beat Geelong-Korea 7-2

Mikey Reynolds (former Springfield-Adelaide) started at shortstop and batted second.  1-for-4 with one stolen base, one caught stealing/pickoff, one throwing error, and assisted in one double play.
Jeremy Hazelbaker (former St. Louis-Adelaide) started in right field and batted third.  1-for-4 with one run and one strikeout.

Shane Robinson (former St. Louis-Melbourne) started in centerfield and batted second.  1-for-5 with one RBI, one stolen base, and one strikeout.

Melbourne beat Adelaide 7-5

Jeremy Martinez (former Memphis-Brisbane) started at catcher and batted third.  3-for-4 with one double, one home run, one RBI, two runs, one walk, and one fielding error.

Sydney beat Brisbane 4-3

Saturday's Games:
Sydney (13-20) visits Brisbane (15-18) for a doubleheader
Auckland (19-14) visits Canberra (14-15)
Adelaide (19-11) visits Melbourne (20-14)
Perth (20-14) visits Geelong-Korea (10-24)

Thursday, January 16, 2020

Cardinals Winter League Notebook 1-16-2020: Isaac Silva Celebrates LBPN Championship; Jeremy Martinez Singles & Hits A Solo Home Run; Pedro Rodriguez Strikes Out Two & Holds Two Inherited Runners On Base Over Two Scoreless Innings



Mexican Pacific League Semifinals:

Efren Navarro (former Memphis-Culiacan) started in left field and batted sixth.  2-for-4 with one two-out RBI, one stolen base, and one strikeout.

Ramon Urias (Memphis-Mochis) started at shortstop.  He committed two fielding errors and was removed to illness.

Culiacan beat Mochis 4-0
LMP Official Site Post Game

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


Dominican League Round Robin:

Donovan Solano (former Memphis-Licey) started at third base and batted seventh.  0-for-4 at the plate.
Evan MacLane (former St. Louis-Licey) started and pitched three innings.  He allowed four hits, two earned runs, and one walk.  (g/f:4-2)

Robelys Reyes (former Springfield-Escogido) entered late in the game as a pinch runner.
Audry Perez (former St. Louis-Escogido) entered late in the game at catcher.

Escogido beat Licey 4-3
LIDOM Official Site Post Game

Rangel Ravelo (St. Louis-Cibaenas) started at first base and batted third.  1-for-4 with one RBI, one run, and assisted in one double play.

Cibaenas beat Azucareros 6-1
LIDOM Official Site Post Game

Notes:
Cibaenas is attempting to extend Rangel Ravelo (St. Louis), who's contract ran out Wednesday night: Luis Tomas Rae Barett Twitter

No Games Scheduled For Thursday


Venezuelan League Semifinals:

Ildemaro Vargas (former Springfield-Lara) started at second base and batted leadoff.  1-for-5 with two runs, one strikeout, and assisted in two double plays.
Vicente Campos (former MiLB signing-Lara) entered in the eighth and pitched one inning.  He allowed one hit and one earned run.  (p-s:19-12)(g/f:1-1)
Pedro Rodriguez (former MiLB signing-Lara) entered in the ninth and pitched two innings.  He allowed no hits or runs, one walk, and struck two out for the winning decision (1-0).  (p-s:23-12)(g/f:1-2)(ir-s:2-0)

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

Kristhiam Linares (former Springfield-La Guaira) entered in the 13th and pitched to one batter.  He allowed one hit and no runs.  (p-s:2-2)(ir-s:3-1)

Cesar Valera (former Palm Beach-Caribes) started at second base and batted third.  0-for-4 with one run, one walk, one hit by pitch, one stolen base, one strikeout, and assisted in two double plays.
Gabiel Lino (former Memphis-Caribes) started at catcher and batted eighth.  0-for-5 with one walk and two strikeouts.
Liarvis Breto (MiLB signing-Caribes) entered in the eighth and pitched to three batters.  He allowed one hit and no runs.  (p-s:6-5)(g/f:2-0)
Jorge Rondon (former St. Louis-Caribes) entered in the eighth and pitched to one batter.  He allowed no hits or runs, and struck one out.  (p-s:3-3)(ir-s:1-0)

Caribes beat La Guaira 3-2 in 12 innings
LVBP Official Site Post Game

Notes:
Luis Bandes (former Johnson City-La Guaira) received votes for the 2019-20 Rookie of the Year: LVBP Official Site

Thursday's Games:
Lara (2-1) visits Zulia (1-2) @ 6:00 PM VET
La Guaira (0-3) visits Zulia (3-0) @ 6:00 PM VET


Puerto Rican League Championship:

Yariel Gonzalez (Springfield-Mayaguez) started in right field and batted eighth.  0-for-4 with one stolen base, one strikeout, one outfield assist, and assisted in one double play.

Santurce beat Mayaguez 4-3
LBPRC Official Site Post Game

Thursday's Game:
Santurce (1-0) visits Mayaguez (0-1) @ 7:15 PM AST


Nicaraguan League:

Championship Final Stats:
Edgard Montiel (former DSL-Chinandega) played in five games going 7-for-22 (.318) with three home runs, nine RBIs, 16 total bases, five runs, one walk, one hit by pitch, seven strikeouts, grounded into one double play, .375 OBP, .727 OBP, and 1.102 OPS.

Isaac Silva (former Johnson City-Leon) made two starts posting a 0-0 record, 23.14 ERA, and 5.14 WHIP.  He allowed seven hits, eight runs (six earned), one home run, five walks (one intentional), and struck two out over 2.1 innings.


Australian Baseball League:

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

Perth beat Geelong-Korea 4-0

Jeremy Hazelbaker (former St. Louis-Adelaide) started in right field and batted second.  1-for-4 with one double and one run.
Mikey Reynolds (former Springfield-Adelaide) started at shortstop and batted third.  0-for-4 with one strikeout.

Shane Robinson (former St. Louis-Melbourne) started in centerfield and batted second.  2-for-3 with two runs and one walk.

Melbourne beat Adelaide 5-2

Jeremy Martinez (former Memphis-Brisbane) started at catcher and batted third.  2-for-3 with one home run, one two-out RBI, and two runs.

Brisbane beat Sydney 8-3

Friday's Games:
Perth (19-14) visits Geelong-Korea (10-23)
Auckland (19-14) visits Canberra (13-15)
Adelaide (19-10) visits Melbourne (19-14)
Sydney (13-20) visits Brisbane (15-17)


World Baseball Classic Qualifier (March 20, 2020):

Notes:
Tournament set-up has been released for games to be played in Arizona: La Prensa

Tuesday, January 14, 2020

Cardinals Winter League Notebook 1-14-2020: Luis Urueta Takes Over As Licey Manager For The LIDOM Postseason; Liarvis Breto Strikes Out Two Over One & A Third Hitless/Scoreless Innings; Francisco Pena Singles, Walks, & Drives In One Run


Cuban League:

Notes:
Nine potential prospects worked out for clubs in the Dominican Republic: El Nuevo Herald


Mexican Pacific League Semifinals:

Stats:
Ramon Urias (Memphis-Mochis) has played in nine games going 9-for-32 (.281) with three doubles, one home run, six RBIs, 15 total bases, nine runs, eight walks, four strikeouts, .425 OBP, .469 SLG, and .894 OPS.
Irving Lopez (Springfield-Hermosillo) has played in six games going 5-for-19 (.263) with one double, six total bases, three runs, three strikeouts, .333 OBP, .316 SLG, and .649 OPS.
Carlos Soto (Peoria-Mochis) has played in four games going 2-for-8 (.250) with one RBI, two total bases, one walk, one caught stealing, .300 OBP, .250 SLG, and .550 OPS.
Rainel Rosario (former Springfield-Monterrey) has played in five games going 4-for-18 (.222) with four RBIs, four total bases, two runs, two walks, seven strikeouts, .286 OBP, .222 SLG, and .508 OPS.
Efren Navarro (former Memphis-Culiacan) has played in seven games going 3-for-23 (.130) with one RBI, three total bases, one run, one walk, seven strikeouts, .200 OBP, .130 SLG, and .330 OPS.
Alex Mejia (former St. Louis-Monterrey) has played in five games going 2-for-17 (.118) with two doubles, four total bases, two runs, three strikeouts, .167 OBP, .235 SLG, and .402 OPS.
Niko Vasquez (former Springfield-Monterrey) has played in five games going 1-for-17 (.059) with one total base, one walk, two strikeouts, .158 OBP, .059 SLG, and .217 OPS.
Alexis Wilson (Peoria-Culiacan) has plyed in one game going 0-for-1 (.000).

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

No Games Scheduled For Tuesday


Dominican League Round Robin:

Rangel Ravelo (St. Louis-Cibaenas) started at first base and batted third.  2-for-4 with one run and one walk.
Francisco Pena (former St. Louis-Cibaenas) started at catcher and batted eighth.  1-for-3 with one RBI, one walk, one throwing error, and allowed two stolen bases.

Donovan Solano (former Memphis-Licey) started at third base and batted seventh.  2-for-4 with one run, one throwing error, one fielding error, and assisted in one double play.

Licey beat Cibaenas 7-4
LIDOM Official Site Post Game

Notes:
Luis Urueta (former Palm Beach-Licey MGR) was named the new manager of Licey: Licey Official Site

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


Colombian League Championship:

Notes:
Will Changarotty (former State College), Enrique Perez (Johnson City), Jose Calero (former GCL), Wilman Madera (GCL), Ramon Ulacio (former GCL), and Jackson Solarte (former VSL) are listed in the Barranquilla championship roster.

Jose Almarante (former Memphis) is listed on the Monteria championship roster.

El Universal


Venezuelan League Semifinals:

Ildemaro Vargas (former Springfield-Lara) started at second base and batted leadoff.  0-for-4 with one walk.
Pedro Rodriguez (former MiLB signing-Lara) entered in the eighth and pitched to four batters.  He allowed two hits and one unearned run for the blown save (1).  (p-s:9-6)
Vicente Campos (former MiLB signing-Lara) entered in the tenth and pitched one inning.  He allowed no hits or runs, and struck one out.  (p-s:9-6)

Zulia beat Lara 3-2 in 11 innings
LVBP Official Site Post Game

Cesar Valera (former Palm Beach-Caribes) started in left field and batted fifth.  0-for-5 with one sacrifice and two strikeouts.
Gabriel Lino (former Memphis-Caribes) started at catcher and batted eighth.  3-for-6 with one strikeout.
Jorge Rondon (former St. Louis-Caribes) entered in the seventh and pitched one inning.  He allowed one hit and no runs.  (p-s:12-7)(g/f:3-0)
Liarvis Breto (MiLB signing-Caribes) entered in the eighth and pitched 1.1 innings.  He allowed no hits or runs, and struck two out.  (p-s:19-11)(g/f:1-1)

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

Caribes beat La Guaira 2-0 in 12 innings
LVBP Official Site Post Game

No Games Scheduled For Tuesday


Puerto Rican League Semifinals:

Anthony Garcia (former Memphis-Carolina) started in right field and batted fourth.  0-for-2 with one run, one walk, one hit by pitch, and two strikeouts.

Yariel Gonzalez (Springfield-Mayaguez) started at first base and batted eighth.  1-for-3 with two runs, one walk, one strikeout, and one throwing error.

Mayaguez beat Carolina 6-5
LBPRC Official Site Post Game

No Games Scheduled For Tuesday


Nicaraguan League Championship:

Notes:
Latin American Series was cancelled for 2020 and the LBPN is preparing a letter of protest for not being invited to the Caribbean Series: La Prensa

Tuesday's Game:
Leon (3-1) visits Chinandega (1-3) @ 6:00 PM


Caribbean Series (February 1, 2020):

Notes:
Series is still set to open February 1st: Primera Hora

Monday, January 13, 2020

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

Mexican Pacific League Semifinals:

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

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

Culiacan beat Mochis 6-4
LMP Official Site Post Game

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

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

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


Dominican League Round Robin:

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

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

Cibaenas beat Escogido 2-1
LIDOM Official Site Post Game

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

Azucareros beat Licey 6-1
LIDOM Official Site Post Game

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


Colombian League Championship:

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


Venezuelan League Playoffs:

Ildemaro Vargas (former Springfield-Lara) started at second base and batted leadoff.  2-for-5 with one double, one RBI, and assisted in two double plays.
Williams Perez (Springfield free agent-Lara) started and pitched 6.1 innings.  He allowed two hits, two earned runs, three walks, threw one wild pitch, and struck three out for the winning decision (1-0).  (p-s:82-53)(g/f:10-0)
Pedro Rodriguez (former MiLB signing-Lara) entered in the ninth and pitched to one batter.  He allowed no hits or runs, and struck one out for the save (1).  (p-s:7-5)(ir-s:2-0)

Lara beat Zulia 7-3
LVBP Official Site Post Game

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

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

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

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

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


Puerto Rican League Semifinals:

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

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

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

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


Nicaraguan League Championship:

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

Leon beat Chinandega 9-2
LBPN Official Site Post Game

No Game Scheduled For Monday


Australian Baseball League:

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

Saturday, January 11, 2020

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

Mexican Pacific League Playoffs:

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

Mochis beat Jalisco 4-3
LMP Official Site Post Game

No Games Scheduled For Saturday


Dominican League Round Robin:

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

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

Cibaenas beat Licey 9-3
LIDOM Official Site Post Game

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

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

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

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

No Games Scheduled For Saturday


Colombian League Championship:

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


Venezuelan League Playoffs:

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

Zulia beat Caribes 1-0
LVBP Official Site Post Game

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

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

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

Lara beat Magallanes 2-1
LVBP Official Site Post Game

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

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


Puerto Rican League Playoffs:

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

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

Mayaguez beat Carolina 2-1
LBPRC Official Site Post Game

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

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


Nicaraguan League Championship:

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

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

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


Australian Baseball League:

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

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

Adelaide beat Perth 2-1 in game one of doubleheader

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

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

Perth beat Adelaide 2-0 in game two of doubleheader

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

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

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

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

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

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

Thursday, January 2, 2020

Cardinals Winter League Notebook 1-2-2020: Liarvis Breto, Ildemaro Vargas, Rafael Ortega, & Wilfredo Tovar All Given Permission To Play In LVBP; Edgard Montiel Named 2019 LBPN All-Star; Genesis Cabrera Pulled From LIDOM

Mexican Pacific League Playoffs:

Thursday's Games:
Mochis (32-36) visits Jalisco (37-25) @ 8:00 PM CST
Monterrey (22-39) visits Obregon (42-21) @ 7:10 PM MST
Mazatlan (31-36) visits Hermosillo (38-27) @ 7:30 PM MST
Mexicali (31-29) visits Culiacan (35-29) @ 7:35 PM MST


Dominican League Round Robin:

Notes:
Genesis Cabrera (St. Louis-Licey) has been pulled from pitching anymore in LIDOM: Grandes en lso Deportes Twitter

Thursday's Games:
Escogido (3-3) visits Licey (4-2) @ 7:15 PM AST
Cibaenas (2-4) visits Azucareros (3-3) @ 7:30 PM AST


Venezuelan League:

Notes:
Ildemaro Vargas (former Springfield-Lara) will join Lara for the postseason: LVBP Official Site

Yonathan Sivira (former Quad Cities-Lara hitting coach) has been working as hitting coach for Lara: El Emergente

Liarvis Breto (MiLB signing-Caribes) and Rafael Ortega (former Memphis-Caribes) have received permission to play in postseason: El Emergente

Wilfredo Tovar (former Memphis-Caracas) will rejoin Caracas for the postseason: El Emergente


Nicaraguan League Round Robin:

Notes:
Arizona signed 20-year old Elian Miranda (Chinandega) after winning MVP for the regular season: La Prensa

Edgard Montiel (former DSL-Chinandega) was named to 2019-20 All-Star team: La Prensa

Thursday's Games:
Rivas (1-3) visits Chinandega (3-2) @ 6:00 PM


Panama League Championship:

Thursday's Game:
Chiriqui: Astronauts (12-9) visits Federals (14-7) @ 7:00 PM


Australian Basbeall League:

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

Melbourne beat Sydney 9-2

Friday's Games:
Geelong-Korea (9-16) visits Auckland (13-12)
Sydney (10-15) visits Melbourne (14-11)
Brisbane (10-14) visits Perth (15-9)

Wednesday, January 1, 2020

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

Chinese Professional Baseball League:

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


Mexican Pacific League:

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

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

No Games Scheduled For Wednesday


Dominican League Round Robin:

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

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

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

No Games Scheduled For Wednesday


Venezuelan League:

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

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

No Games Scheduled For Wednesday

Tuesday, February 5, 2019

Cardinals Winter League Notebook 2-5-19: Nestor Molina Strikes Out Four & Allows One Run Over Five Innings For The Win; Pedro Rodriguez Pitched One Hitless/Scoreless Inning; Audry Perez & Rangel Ravelo Each Single

Caribbean Series:

Audry Perez (former St. Louis-Estrellas) started at catcher and batted eighth.  1-for-4 with one strikeout.

Estrellas beat Santurce 3-1
LIDOM Official Site Post Game

Rangel Ravelo (Memphis-Lara) started at first base and batted third.  1-for-4 with one run.
Nestor Molina (former MiLB signing-Lara) started and pitched five innings.  He allowed four hits, one unearned run, and struck four out for the winning decision (1-0).  (p-s:70-46)(g/f:5-2)
Vicente Campos (former MiLB signing-Lara) entered in the eighth and pitched to three batters.  He allowed one hit, no runs, and struck one out.  (p-s:11-8)(g/f:0-1)
Pedro Rodriguez (former MiLB singing-Lara) entered in the ninth and pitched one inning.  He allowed no hits or runs.  (p-s:10-7)(g/f:2-1)

Lara beat Jalisco 5-1
LVBP Official Site Post Game

Notes:
Chants against Nicolas Maduro were heard in the crowd during the Lara-Jalisco game: TV Max Deportes

Ildemaro Vargas (former Springfield-Lara), Rangel Ravelo (Memphis-Lara), and others talk about the days leading up to the protests in Venezuela: ESPN

Wednesday's Games:
Las Tunas (0-0) visits Jalisco (0-1) @ 3:00 PM ET
Estrellas (1-0) visits Herrera (0-0) @ 8:00 PM ET

Friday, February 1, 2019

Cardinals Winter League Notebook 2-1-19: Francisco Rivera & Jonathan Rivera Each Single & Drive In One Run; Robelys Reyes Collects Three Hits; Rangel Ravelo Will Play In Caribbean Series

Australian Baseball league Championship:

Saturday's Game:
Perth (0-1) visits Brisbane (1-0) @ 6:00 PM AEST


Latin American Series:

Jonathan Rivera (former Johnson City-Herrera) started as designated hitter and batted fourth.  1-for-4 with one RBI.

Leon beat Herrera 5-4
LIV Official Site Post Game

Francisco Rivera (former Palm Beach-Acayucan) started at first base and batted fourth.  1-for-4 with one RBI.

Acayucan beat Xalapa 3-0
LIV Official Site Post Game

Friday's Championship Game:
Leon (6-0) visits Acayucan (3-3) @ 7:00 PM


Pan American Games Qualifier:

Notes:
Robelys Reyes (former Springfield-Dominican Republic) went 3-for-5 as the Dominican Republic beat Nicaragua 9-3: Listin Diario

Fidencio Flores (former GCL-Nicaragua) pitched two and a third innings of relief: Miguel Angel Espinoz Twitter


Caribbean Series (February 4, 2019):

Notes:
Pedro Rodriguez (former MiLB signing-Magallanes/Caracas), Vicente Campos (former MiLB signing-Lara), Nestor Molina (former MiLB signing-Lara), and Rangel Ravelo (Memphis-Lara) are on the Lara roster for the Caribbean Series and Williams Perez (MiLB signing-Lara) and Ildemaro Vargas (former Springfield-Lara) were pulled: Lara Official Site

Erick Almonte (Peoria MGR), Julio Lugo (former St. Louis) and D'Angelo Jimenez (former Memphis) are all executives for the Dominican Hall Of Fame: El Caribe

MLB inspectors are looking over the Rod Carew Stadium before the Caribbean Series begins: TV Max Deportes

Monday, January 28, 2019

Cardinals Winter League Notebook 1-28-19: Francisco Rivera Singles, Walks, Homers, & Drives In Three Runs In Two Games; Ildemaro Vargas Singles, Doubles, Walks, & Knocks In Two Runs; Jackson Solarte Strikes Out One Over Three Scoreless Innings



Mexican Pacific League Championship:

Notes:
Next season Guasave returns and Monterrey will supply a team in the LMP: LMP Official Site

Monday's Game:
Obregon (2-3) visits Jalisco (3-2) @ 8:15 PM CT


Venezuelan League Championship:

Ildemaro Vargas (former Springfield-Lara) started at second base and batted leadoff.  2-for-5 with one double, two two-out RBIs, one run, one walk, and assisted in one double play.
Rangel Ravelo (Memphis-Lara) started at first base and batted fourth.  2-for-5 with one double, one RBI, one run, and assisted in two double plays.
Vicente Campos (former MiLB signing-Lara) entered in the sixth and pitched 1.1 innings.  He allowed no hits or runs.  (p-s:9-6)(g/f:1-1)(ir-s:1-0)

Leobaldo Pina (former Springfield-Caracas) started at third base and batted second.  1-for-4 with one double, two strikeouts, and one fielding error.
Wilfredo Tovar (former Memphis-Caracas) started at shortstop and batted eighth.  2-for-4 with one double, one run, and grounded into one double play.
Pedro Rodriguez (former MiLB signing-Caracas) entered in the ninth and pitched one inning.  He allowed no hits or runs, and struck one out.  (p-s:11-8)(g/f:1-0)

Lara beat Caracas 9-2
LVBP Official Site Post Game
Lara wins the series four games to one


Dominican League Playoffs:

Final Stats:
Donovan Solano (former Memphis-Licey) played in 16 games going 15-for-65 (.231) with one double, one triple, nine RBIs, 18 total bases, five runs, four walks, 17 strikeouts, .275 OBP, .277 SLG, and .552 OPS.
Francisco Pena (St. Louis-Azucareros) played in ten games going 7-for-32 (.219) with two doubles, one RBI, nine total bases, two runs, two walks, one stolen base, nine strikeouts, .265 OBP, .281 SLG, and .546 OPS.
Alejandro Mejia (former DSL-Azucareros) played in 14 games going 9-for-48 (.188) with one double, two RBIs, ten total bases, three runs, one walk, 11 strikeouts, .200 OBP, .208 SLG, and .408 OPS.
Audry Perez (former St. Louis-Estrellas) played in ten games going 5-for-27 (.185) with two doubles, two RBIs, seven total bases, one run, five strikeouts, .185 OBP, .259 SLG, and .444 OPS.
Dean Anna (former St. Louis-Escogido) played in three games going 1-for-6 (.167) with one total base, one walk, .286 OBP, .167 SLG, and .452 OPS.
Tommy Pham (former St. Louis-Escogido) played in seven games going 4-for-26 (.154) with one double, two RBIs, five total bases, two runs, four walks, five strikeouts, .290 OBP, .192 SLG, and .483 OPS.
Alberto Rosario (former St. Louis-Estrellas) played in three games going 0-for-5 (.000) with two strikeouts.
Robelys Reyes (former Springfield-Escogido) played in two games.

Yeison Medina (Palm Beach-Estrellas) made nine relief appearances posting a 0-0 record, 0.00 ERA, 0.94 WHIP, and two holds.  He allowed four hits, no runs, one walk, and struck two out over 5.1 innings.
Raul Valdes (former St. Louis-Azucareros) made six starts posting a 3-2 record, 1.64 ERA, and 0.91 WHIP.  He allowed 32 hits, 11 runs (eight earned), two home runs, eight walks, hit one batter, and struck 30 out over 44 innings.
Evan MacLane (former St. Louis-Estrellas) made seven appearances (two starts) posting a 1-1 record, 1.69 ERA, 0.84 WHIP, and one hold.  He allowed 16 hits, seven runs (four earned), one home run, two walks, hit one batter, and struck 14 out over 21.1 innings.
Genesis Cabrera (Memphis-Licey) made three relief appearances posting a 0-0 record, 2.45 ERA, 0.27 WHIP, and two holds.  He allowed no hits, one earned run, one walk, and struck three out over 3.2 innings.
Harold Arauz (MiLB signing-Azucareros) made two relief appearances posting a 0-0 record, 6.00 ERA, and 2.00 WHIP.  He allowed four hits, three runs (two earned), two walks, and struck one out over three innings.


Puerto Rican League Playoffs:

Final Stats:
Randy Ruiz (former MiLB signing-Mayaguez) played in seven games going 7-for-18 (.389) with two doubles, one home run, one RBI, 12 total bases, two runs, three walks, four strikeouts, .476 OBP, .667 SLG, and 1.143 OPS.
Jonathan Rodriguez (former Memphis-Santurce) played in eight games going 10-for-26 (.385) with two doubles, two home runs, six RBIs, 18 total bases, six runs, two walks, ten strikeouts, .429 OBP, .692 SLG, and 1.121 OPS.
Yariel Gonzalez (Peoria-Mayaguez) played in 15 games going 15-for-59 (.254) with three doubles, nine RBIs, 18 total bases, three runs, one walk, four strikeouts, .279 OBP, .305 SLG, and .584 OPS.
Anthony Garcia (former Memphis-Carolina) played in 11 games going 7-for-41 (.171) with two doubles, four RBIs, nine total bases, three walks, one stolen base, one strikeout, one caught stealing, .222 OBP, .220 SLG, and .442 OPS.

Ivan Maldonado (former MiLB tryout-Santurce) made three starts posting a 2-1 record, 0.45 ERA, and 0.80 WHIP.  He allowed 11 hits, one earned run, five walks, and struck eight out over 20 innings.
Tyler Herron (former Springfield-Mayaguez) made nine relief appearances posting 2-0 record, 0.75 ERA, and 0.58 WHIP.  He allowed five hits, one earned run, two walks, hit one batter, and struck five out over 12 innings.
Hector Hernandez (former Palm Beach-Santurce) made three appearances (one start) posting a 2-0 record, 3.86 ERA, and 1.18 WHIP.  He allowed nine hits, four earned runs, two home runs, two walks, and struck five out over 9.1 innings.


Latin American Series:

Jose Almarante (former Memphis-Xalapa) entered in the ninth and pitched 1.3 innings.  He allowed one hit, no runs, and struck one out for the winning decision (1-0).

Jonathan Rivera (former Johnson City-Herrera) started as designated hitter and batted fourth.  0-for-5 with two strikeouts.

Xalapa beat Herrera 6-4 in 10 innings (1/26/19)

Edgard Montiel (former DSL-Leon) started at first base and batted sixth.  0-for-3 with one strikeout.

Leon beat Barranquilla 5-0 (1/26/19)
LNBP Official Site Post Game

Francisco Rivera (former Palm Beach-Acayucan) started at first base and batted fifth.  1-for-4 at the plate.

Cordoba beat Acayucan 1-0 in 10 innings (1/26/19)

Jonathan Rivera (former Johnson City-Herrera) entered late in the game in left field.

Herrera beat Cordoba 7-1 (1/27/19)
TV Max Deportes Post Game

Francisco Rivera (former Palm Beach-Acayucan) started at first base and batted fourth.  1-for-4 with one home run, three RBIs, one run, and one intentional walk.

Jackson Solarte (former VSL-Barranquilla) entered in the sixth and pitched three innings.  He allowed no hits or runs, two walks, and struck one out.

Acayucan beat Barranquilla 6-1 (1/27/19)

Monday's Games:
Leon (2-0) visits Herrera (1-1) @ 1:00 PM
Barranquilla (0-2) visits Cordoba (1-1) @ 2:00 PM
Acayucan (1-1) visits Xalapa (1-1) @ 7:00 PM


Caribbean Series (February 4, 2019):

Notes:
Many players voiced their concerns about Venezuela and the Confederation is considering Panama, Mexico, and Dominican Republic: Listin Diario

The Caribbean Series has officially been pulled from Venezuela for 2019 and start date pushed back as they search for a new location: XEU Deportes

Raul Valdes (former St. Louis-Azucareros), Evan MacLane (former St. Louis_Estrellas), and Audry Perez (former St. Louis-Estrellas) made the Estrellas roster for the Caribbean Series: Estrellas Official Site