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

Victoria venezolana 2-0 ante Panamá. #SeriedelCaribe2020 #WapaDeportes pic.twitter.com/8Iu6bvgRvU

— #WAPADeportes (@wapadeportes) February 5, 2020

Australian Baseball League Championship:

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


Caribbean Series:

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

Lara beat Chiriqui 2-0
MLB Official Site Post Game

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

Azucareros beat Santurce 5-4
MLB Official Site Post Game

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

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

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

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

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

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


World Baseball Classic:

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

Cardinals Winter League Notebook 10-29-19: Jose Calero Strikes Out Eight & Allows One Run Over Three Innings; Ivan Herrera Break Out Prospect In AFL; Shogo Akiyama & Yoshitomo Tsutsugo On Way To MLB

#ElRegresoDelCampeón👑
¡PLAY BALL DIJO EL AMPÁYER!
Inicia el primero de la serie ante Navojoa en #LaCasaDelCampeón👑
¡Vamos, Charros!💪👊
Hoy lanza el derecho José Calero🇻🇪🇨🇴@OficialMayos 🏹 vs 🤠 #Charros#TodosSomosCharros⚾💙💛#MásCharrosQueNunca🐴🏆 pic.twitter.com/ZJS9Nn58ii

— Charros de Jalisco (@charrosbeisbol) October 29, 2019

Nippon Professional League:

Notes:
Shogo Akiyama (Seibu) will test the MLB market: NPB On Reddit Twitter

Yoshitomo Tsutsugo (Yokohama) will be posted for the MLB: NPB On Reddit Twitter


Arizona Fall League:

Notes:
Ivan Herrera (Palm Beach-Glendale) was among 20 prospects that broke out: MLB Official Site


Mexican Pacific League:

Jose Calero (former GCL-Jalisco) started and pitched three innings.  He allowed three hits, one earned run, three walks, hit one batter, threw one wild pitch, and struck eight out.  (p-s:78-45)(g/f:1-1)

Jalisco beat Navojoa 3-2
LMP Official Site Post Game

Tuesday's Games:
Navojoa (4-10) visits Jalisco (10-5) for a doubleheader beginning @ 5:15 PM CT
Mexicali (4-10) visits Obregon (8-6) @ 8:10 PM CT
Monterrey (6-8) visits Mochis (9-5) @ 7:30 PM MT
Culiacan (10-4) visits Guasave (6-8) @ 7:30 PM MT
Mazatlan (5-9) visits Hermosillo (8-5) @ 7:30 PM MT


Dominican League:

Stats:
Magneuris Sierra (former St. Louis-Azucareros) has played in three games going 5-for-13 (.385) with one RBI, five total bases, five runs, two strikeouts, .429 OBP, .385 SLG, and .813 OPS.
Edmundo Sosa (St. Louis-Cibaenas) has played in 13 games going 19-for-52 (.365) with three doubles, three home runs, ten RBIs, 31 total bases, 12 runs, three walks, one stolen base, ten strikeouts, .433 OBP, .596 SLG, and 1.029 OPS.
Alberto Rosario (former St. Louis-Estrellas) has played in three games going 3-for-9 (.333) with one double, one RBI, four total bases, one run, two strikeouts, .333 OBP, .444 SLG, and .778 OPS.
Alberto Triunfel (former Springfield-Escogido) has played in nine games going 2-for-6 (.333) with one double, three total bases, one run, three strikeouts, .333 OBP, .500 SLG, and .833 OPS.
Eliezer Alvarez (former Springfield-Escogido) has played in six games going 3-for-10 (.300) with two RBIs, three total bases, one run, one walk, one stolen base, three strikeouts, .364 OBP, .300 SLG, and .664 OPS.
Francisco Pena (former St. Louis-Cibaenas) has played in seven games going 6-for-20 (.300) with one RBI, six total bases, one walk, three walks, .364 OBP, .300 SLG, and .664 OPS.
John Nogowski (Memphis-Cibaenas) has played in 12 games going 13-for-45 (.289) with one double, three home runs, 12 RBIs, 23 total bases, six runs, seven walks, five strikeouts, .385 OBP, .511 SLG, and .896 OPS.
Rainel Rosario (former Springfield-Cibaenas) has played in six games going 3-for-20 (.150) with one home run, one RBI, six total bases, three runs, one stolen base, eight strikeouts, .150 OBP, .300 SLG, and .450 OPS.
Yefri Perez (former MiLB signing-Cibaenas) has played in five games going 0-for-2 (.000) with two stolen base, two strikeouts, and one caught stealing.

Yeison Medina (former Springfield-Estrellas) has made five relief appearances posting a 0-0 record, 0.00 ERA, 0.00 WHIP, and one hold.  He's allowed no hits or runs, and struck two out over two innings.
Evan MacLane (former St. Louis-Estrellas) has made four starts posting a 1-0 record, 1.42 ERA, and 0.53 WHIP.  He's allowed ten hits, three earned runs, two home runs, hit two batters, and struck 15 out over 19 innings.
Raul Valdes (former St. Louis-Azucareros) has made three starts posting a 1-1 record, 3.77 ERA, and 1.33 WHIP.  He's allowed 12 hits, seven runs (six earned), seven walks, and struck 12 out over 14.1 innings.
Hunter Cervenka (former Memphis-Cibaenas) has made six relief appearances posting a 0-0 record, 4.50 ERA, 1.75 WHIP, and two holds.  He's allowed four hits, two earned runs, three walks, and struck two out over four innings.
Merandy Gonzalez (Springfield-Cibaenas) has made two relief appearances posting a 0-0 record, 5.40 ERA, and 3.60 WHIP.  He's allowed two hits, one earned run, four walks, and struck two out over 1.2 innings.

Notes:
Mike Hauschild (former Memphis) will pitch for Escogido: Escogido Official Site

Tuesday's Games:
Cibaenas (7-6) visits Licey (6-7) @ 7:15 PM AST
Estrellas (3-10) visits Cibao (6-7) @ 7:30 PM AST
Escogido (10-3) visits Azucareros (7-6) @ 7:30 PM AST


Venezuelan League (November 5, 2019):

Notes:
Kristhiam Linares (former Springfield-La Guaira) pitched in La Guaira intrasquad game: LVBP Official Site

Ronny Cedeno (former MLB signing-Magallanes) reported to Magallanes camp: LVBP Official Site


Caribbean Series (February 1, 2020):

Notes:
The schedule was released: El Nuevo Dia

Cardinals Winter League Notebook 10-27-19: Ivan Maldonado Strikes Out Six & Allows Two Runs Over Eight Innings; John Nogowski Singles & Drives In One Run; Final 2019 AFL Stats

Cambio de lanzador. Jueyeros de Maunabo anuncian el derecho Iván Maldonado será el que abrirá el tercer juego de la Serie #FinalDobleA. pic.twitter.com/fXFMNkmPlb

— Béisbol Superior Doble A ⚾️🇵🇷 (@BeisbolDobleA) October 18, 2019

Puerto Rican Double-A League Championship:

Ivan Maldonado (former MiLB tryout-Maunabo) started and pitched eight innings.  He allowed nine hits, two runs (one earned), five walks, committed one error, and struck six out.

Juncos beat Maunabo 3-2 in 11 innings

Sunday's Game:
Maunabo (3-3) visits Juncos (3-3) @ 6:00 PM


Arizona Fall League:

Final Stats:
Ivan Herrera (Palm Beach-Glendale) played in ten games going 11-for-34 (.324) with two doubles, six RBIs, 13 total bases, three runs, five walks, four strikeouts, .439 OBP, .382 SLG, and .821 OPS.
Kramer Robertson (Springfield-Glendale) played in eight games going 7-for-26 (.269) with one double, one triple, four RBIs, ten total bases, five runs, seven walks, four strikeouts, one caught stealing, .424 OBP, .385 SLG, and .809 OPS.
Conner Capel (Springfield-Glendale) played in 22 games going 21-for-79 (.266) with three doubles, three home runs, nine RBIs, 33 total bases, 12 runs, seven walks, one stolen base, 20 strikeouts, three caught stealing, .330 OBP, .418 SLG, and .747 OPS.
Elehuris Montero (Springfield-Glendale) played in 15 games going 10-for-50 (.200) with three doubles, one triple, three RBIs, 15 total bases, five runs, nine walks, one stolen base, 17 strikeouts, .333 OBP, .300 SLG, and .633 OPS.

Kodi Whitley (Memphis-Glendale) made nine relief appearances posting a 0-1 record, 1.64 ERA, 0.82 WHIP, and four saves.  He allowed eight hits, three runs (two earned), one home run, one walk, and struck 13 out over 11 innings.
Roel Ramirez (Memphis-Glendale) made nine appearances (three starts) posting a 2-0 record, 2.03 ERA, 1.13 WHIP, and one hold.  He allowed 12 hits, five runs (three earned), one home run, three walks, and struck 16 out over 13.1 innings.
Seth Elledge (Memphis-Glendale) made eight relief appearances posting a 0-1 record, 3.00 ERA, 1.22 WHIP, two holds, and one save.  He allowed nine hits, four runs (three earned), two walks, and struck 12 out over nine innings.
Griffin Roberts (Palm Beach-Glendale) made four starts posting a 0-1 record, 3.07 ERA, and 1.36 WHIP.  He allowed 18 hits, six runs (five earned), one home run, two walks, hit one batter, and struck 18 out over 14.2 innings.


Mexican Pacific League:

Niko Vasquez (former Springfield-Monterrey) started at shortstop and batted second.  0-for-4 with four strikeouts.
Chris Ellis (Memphis-Monterrey) entered in the eighth and pitched one inning.  He allowed one hit, no runs, and struck one out.  (p-s:17-13)(g/f:1-0)

Jalisco beat Monterrey 10-2
LMP Official Site Post Game

Irving Lopez (Springfield-Hermosillo) started at second base and batted leadoff.  1-for-5 with one double, one run, and assisted in two double plays.

Hermosillo beat Guasave 11-1
LMP Official Site Post Game

Alexis Wilson (Peoria-Culiacan) started at catcher and batted eighth.  1-for-4 with one double, one run, grounded into one double play, assisted in one double play, and threw out two base runners.

Culiacan beat Navojoa 7-0
LMP Official Site Post Game

Xavier Scruggs (former St. Louis-Mexicali) started at first base and batted fourth.  0-for-3 with one strikeout.
Trevor Megill (former 2014 draft selection-Mexicali) entered in the eighth and pitched one inning.  He allowd one hit, one earned run, and threw one wild pitch.  (p-s:19-11)(g/f:2-0)

Mochis beat Mexicali 5-1
LMP Official Site Post Game

Sunday's Games:
Jalisco (8-5) visits Monterrey (6-7) @ 4:00 PM CT
Mochis (8-5) visits Mexicali (4-9) @ 4:00 PM PT
Hermosillo (8-4) visits Guasave (5-8) @ 5:00 PM MT
Navojoa (4-8) visits Culiacan (9-4) @ 5:05 PM MT
Obregon (7-6) visits Mazatlan (5-8) @ 6:00 PM MT


Dominican League:

Edmundo Sosa (St. Louis-Cibaenas) started at shortstop and batted leadoff.  1-for-2 with one run and one strikeout.
John Nogowski (Memphis-Cibaenas) started at first base and batted second.  1-for-4 with one RBI, one run, and assisted in one double play.
Rainel Rosario (former Springfield-Cibaenas) started in right field and batted sixth.  0-for-4 with three strikeouts.

Eliezer Alvarez (former Springfield-Escogido) entered late in the game as a pinch hitter and batted ninth.  0-for-1 with one strikeout.

Cibaenas beat Escogido 6-3
LIDOM Official Site Post Game

Magneuris Sierra (former St. Louis-Azucareros) started in left field and batted ninth.  2-for-4 with three runs and one strikeout.

Azucareros beat Cibao 10-4
LIDOM Official Site Post Game

Alberto Rosario (former St. Louis-Estrellas) started at catcher and batted ninth.  1-for-3 with one double, one run, and one strikeout.

Licey beat Estrellas 4-1
LIDOM Official Site Post Game

Sunday's Games:
Cibaenas (6-6) visits Cibao (6-6) @ 5:00 PM AST
Escogido (9-3) visits Licey (6-6) @ 5:00 PM AST
Azucareros (6-6) visits Estrellas (3-9) @ 5:00 PM AST


Venezuelan League (November 5, 2019):

Notes:
Nelson Prada (former DSL-Magallanes) reported and threw in Magallanes camp: LVBP Official Site

Johny Celis (former MiLB tryout-Margarita) reported to Margarita camp: LVBP Official Site

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

Cardinals catching prospect Ivan Herrera muscles a single into center field really getting his hands inside the ball while scoring Dodgers prospect Omar Esteves pic.twitter.com/rpM4zLvMST

— 🎃🎃Drake Mann🎃🎃 (@DrakeMann4) October 25, 2019

Cuban League:

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

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


Arizona Fall League:

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

Glendale beat Peoria 2-1

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


Mexican Pacific League:

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

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

Jalisco beat Mexicali 5-0
LMP Official Site Post Game

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

Mazatlan beat Mochis 7-1
LMP Official Site Post Game

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

Guasave beat Obregon 2-0
LMP Official Site Post Game

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

Navojoa beat Monterrey 4-1
LMP Official Site Post Game

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

Hermosillo beat Culiacan 7-2
LMP Official Site Post Game

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


Dominican League:

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

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


Venezuelan League (November 5, 2019):

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

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

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


Colombian League (TBA):

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

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

#STLCards No. 24 prospect Conner Capel sent this two-run shot to right field to extend the lead for Glendale, his 3rd home run at the @MLBazFallLeague.

Follow the game live: https://t.co/MNeWA9iOWI pic.twitter.com/Zp0nRovce8

— MLB Pipeline (@MLBPipeline) October 24, 2019

Arizona Fall League:

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

Glendale beat Salt River 6-5

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

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


Mexican Pacific League:

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

Jalisco beat Mexicali 7-6
LMP Official Site Post Game

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

Mochis beat Mazatlan 5-2
LMP Official Site Post Game

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

Monterrey beat Navojoa 4-2
LMP Official Site Post Game

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

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

Hermosillo beat Culiacan 13-1
LMP Official Site Post Game

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


Dominican League:

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

Escogido beat Cibaenas 5-4
LIDOM Official Site Post Game

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

Azucareros beat Cibao 8-3
LIDOM Official Site Post Game

No Games Scheduled For Thursday


Venezuelan League (November 5, 2019):

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


Puerto Rican League (November 15, 2019):

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

Cardinals Winter League Notebook 10-21-2019: Conner Capel Hits Two Solo Home Runs; Eliezer Alvarez Singles, Walks, & Drives In Two Runs; Ivan Maldonado Allows Two Runs Over Nine-Inning Complete Game Win

That’s the first HR if the ⁦@MLBazFallLeague⁩ for #STLCards OFer Conner Capel. Gives Glendale a 2-1 lead. pic.twitter.com/FzyDYTdxmp

— Jonathan Mayo (@JonathanMayo) October 20, 2019

Cuban League:

Notes:
Pavel Quesada (Cienfuegos) won the Home Run Derby before the 2019 All-Star Game: Diario de Cuba


Puerto Rican Double-A League Championship:

Ivan Maldonado (former MiLB tryout-Maunabo) started and pitched nine innings.  He allowed nine hits, two earned runs, and three walks for the winning decision.

Maunabo beat Juncos 7-2
Primera Hora Post Game


Arizona Fall League:

Ivan Herrera (Palm Beach-Glendale) started at catcher and batted sixth.  1-for-4 at the plate.
Conner Capel (Springfield-Glendale) started in right field and batted seventh.  2-for-4 with two home runs, two RBIs, two runs, and one fielding error.

Glendale beat Scottsdale 7-2

Monday's Games:
Mesa (12-13) visits Surprise (16-9) @ 12:30 PM MST
Peoria (12-13) visits Scottsdale (12-13) @ 6:30 PM MST
Salt River (15-10) visits Glendale (11-14) @ 6:30 PM MST


Mexican Pacific League:

Carlos Soto (Peoria-Mochis) started at catcher and batted eighth.  0-for-2 with one walk and one strikeout.

Guasave beat Mochis 4-1
LMP Official Site Post Game

Niko Vasquez (former Springfield-Monterrey) started at shortstop and batted seventh.  0-for-5 with two strikeouts and one fielding error.
Chris Ellis (Memphis-Monterrey) entered in the seventh and pitched one inning.  He allowed one hit, no runs, one walk, and struck one out for the hold (4).  (p-s:19-10)(g/f:1-1)

Monterrey beat Culiacan 4-2
LMP Official Site Post Game

Irving Lopez (Springfield-Hermosillo) started at second base and batted ninth.  1-for-2 with one double, one walk, one strikeout, and one fielding error.
Fernando Salas (former St. Louis-Hermosillo) entered in the eighth and pitched to three batters.  He allowed one hit and no runs for the hold (3).  (p-s:10-7)(g/f:1-1)

Hermosillo beat Obregon 1-0
LMP Official Site Post Game

Monday's Game:
Monterrey (4-3) visits Culiacan (5-2) @ 7:35 PM MT


Dominican League:

Alberto Rosario (former St. Louis-Estrellas) started at catcher and batted ninth.  1-for-3 with one RBI and allowed one stolen base.

Cibao beat Estrellas 8-5
LIDOM Official Site Post Game

Edmundo Sosa (St. Louis-Cibaenas) started at shortstop and batted second.  1-for-3 with one walk and assisted in one double play.
John Nogowski (Memphis-Cibaenas) started at first base and batted third.  0-for-4 and assisted in one double play.
Hunter Cervenka (former Memphis-Cibaenas) entered in the fourth and pitched to one batter.  He allowed one hit and no runs.  (ir-s:2-1)

Licey beat Cibaenas 3-0
LIDOM Official Site Post Game

Alberto Triunfel (former Springfield-Escogido) entered late in the game at third base and batted third.  0-for-1 with one run.
Eliezer Alvarez (former Springfield-Escogido) started in right field and moved to left, batting seventh.  1-for-4 with two two-out RBIs, one walk, and two strikeouts.
Julio Rodriguez (Springfield-Escogido) entered late in the game at catcher and batted eighth.  0-for-3 with one strikeout.

Azucareros beat Escogido 7-6 in 10 innings
LIDOM Official Site Post Game

No Games Scheduled For Monday


Venezuelan League (November 5, 2019):

Notes:
Nestor Molina (former MiLB signing-Lara) reported to first day of Lara camp: LVBP Official Site

LVBP is making a case to get the ban lifted on MLB players: Lider

Cardinals Winter League Notebook 10-19-19: John Nogowski Walks & Hits A Three-Run Homer; Yeison Medina Strikes Out One Batter & Holds Three Inherited Runners On Base For The Hold; Iker Franco Singles Twice

Aquí el tablazo de 3 carreras de John Nogowski para darnos la ventaja. La pelota aún no ha caído.#VúalÁguila #ÁguilasCampeón 💛🏆 pic.twitter.com/t8EHc9kErB

— Abraham Gómez 🦅💛 (@abrahamm_Gomezz) October 19, 2019

Puerto Rican Double-A League:

Notes:
Humacao named Juan Gonzalez (former MiLB signing) their manager for the 2020 season: El Nuevo Dia


Arizona Fall League:

Elehuris Montero (Springfield-Glendale) started as designated hitter and batted fifth.  0-for-4 with two strikeouts.
Ivan Herrera (Palm Beach-Glendale) started at catcher and batted sixth.  0-for-2 with one run, one walk, and one hit by pitch.
Conner Capel (Springfield-Glendale) started in left field and batted seventh.  1-for-4 with one strikeout.
Kramer Robertson (Springfield-Glendale) started at second base and batted eighth.  1-for-3 at the plate.
Seth Elledge (Memphis-Glendale) entered in the eighth and pitched one inning.  He allowed two hits, three earned runs, two walks, and threw two wild pitches for the blown save (1) and losing decision (0-1).  (p-s:27-12)(g/f:0-1)

Surprise beat Glendale 3-1

Saturday's Games:
Peoria (12-11) visits Mesa (10-13) @ 12:30 PM MST
Glendale (9-14) visits Scottsdale (12-11) @ 6:30 PM MST
Salt River (13-10) visits Surprise (16-7) @ 6:30 PM MST


Mexican Pacific League:

Carlos Soto (Peoria-Mochis) started as designated hitter and batted eighth.  0-for-2 with two strikeouts.

Mochis beat Guasave 2-0
LMP Official Site Post Game

Iker Franco (former Springfield-Obregon) entered late in the game at catcher and batted eighth.  2-for-3 with one strikeout.

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

Hermosillo beat Obregon 5-4
LMP Official Site Post Game

Saturday's Games:
Mochis (4-2) visits Guasave (1-5) @ 6:00 PM MT
Jalisco (3-3) visits Mazatlan (1-5) @ 6:00 PM MT
Monterrey (3-2) visits Culiacan (4-1) @ 6:05 PM MT
Navojoa (2-3) visits Mexicali (3-3) @ 6:00 PM PT
Obregon (3-3) visits Hermosillo (4-1) @ 6:00 PM MT


Dominican League:

Alberto Triunfel (former Springfield-Escogido) entered late in the game at third base.
Julio Rordiguez (Springfield-Escogido) started at catcher and batted eighth.  0-for-2 with one run, one walk, two strikeouts, and threw out one of two base runners.

Escogido beat Licey 3-1
LIDOM Official Site Post Game

Yeison Medina (former Springfield-Estrellas) entered in the fifth and pitched to one batter.  He allowed no hits or runs, and struck one out for the hold (1).  (ir-s:3-0)

Azucareros beat Estrellas 6-3
LIDOM Official Site Post Game

Edmundo Sosa (St. Louis-Cibaenas) started at shortstop and batted second.  1-for-4 with one run and one strikeout.
John Nogowski (Memphis-Cibaenas) started at first base and batted fourth.  1-for-3 with one home run, three two-out RBIs, one run, and one walk.
Rainel Rosario (former Springfield-Cibaenas) started in right field and batted eighth.  1-for-3 with one run and one stolen base.
Eugenio Velez (former Memphis-Cibaenas) entered late in the game as a pinch hitter and batted eighth.  0-for-1 with one strikeout.
Francisco Pena (former St. Louis-Cibaenas) started at catcher and batted ninth.  1-for-3, threw out one of two base runners, and picked one runner off.
Yefri Perez (former MiLB signing-Cibaenas) entered late in the game as a pinch runner and was caught stealing.

Cibao beat Cibaenas 6-4
Bengaleses Post Game

Saturday's Games:
Azucareros (1-5) visits Escogido (6-0) @ 4:00 PM AST
Licey (2-4) visits Cibaenas (4-2) @ 7:00 PM AST
Cibaenas (4-2) visits Estrellas (1-5) @ 7:30 PM AST


Venezuelan League (November 5, 2019):

Notes:
Harold Arauz (former Memphis) has signed on to pitch for Aragua: El Emergente

Cardinals Winter League Notebook 10-15-19: Jamie Romak Hits Two Solo Home Runs; Ivan Herrera Singles & Drives In Two Runs; Conner Capel Singles, Walks, & Knocks In One Run

Nippon Professional Baseball:

Notes:
Lotte may be interested in Takashi Toritani (Hanshin): NPB On Reddit Twitter


Korean Baseball Organization Playoffs:

Jamie Romak (former Memphis-SK) started at first base and batted fourth.  2-for-4 with two home runs, two RBIs, and two runs.

Kiwoom beat SK 8-7

Next Game Scheduled For Thursday


Arizona Fall League:

Ivan Herrera (Palm Beach-Glendale) started at catcher and batted sixth.  1-for-4 with two RBIs, two runs, one hit by pitch, one strikeout, one throwing error, and allowed one stolen base.
Conner Capel (Springfield-Glendale) started in right field and batted seventh.  1-for-3 with one RBI, one run, one walk, one sac fly, and two strikeouts.
Roel Ramirez (Memphis-Glendale) entered in the seventh and pitched one inning.  He allowed no hits, one unearned run, and struck one out for the blown save (1) and winning decision (1-0).  (p-s:15-10)(g/f:2-1)(ir-s:1-1)
Kodi Whitley entered in the eighth and pitched one inning.  He allowed two hits, one earned run, one home run, and struck one out.  (p-s:11-9)(g/f:1-0)

Glendale beat Mesa 9-5
MLB Official Site Post Game

Tuesday's Games:
Mesa (10-10) visits Glendale (7-13) @ 12:30 PM MST
Scottsdale (9-11) visits Salt River (12-8) @ 6:30 PM MST
Surprise (14-6) visits Peoria (11-9) @ 6:30 PM MST


Mexican Pacific League:

Tuesday's Games:
Guasave (0-2) visits Jalisco (0-2) @ 7:15 PM CT
Mexicali (1-1) visits Monterrey (1-1) @ 7:30 PM CT
Hermosillo (1-0) visits Mochis (2-0) @ 7:30 PM MT
Culiacan (2-0) visits Obregon (2-0) @ 9:10 PM CT
Mazatlan (0-2) visits Navojoa (0-1) @ 7:30 PM MT


Dominican League:

Alberto Rosario (former St. Louis-Estrellas) started at catcher and batted eighth.  1-for-3 with one strikeout and allowed one stolen base.
Yeison Medina (former Springfield-Estrellas) entered in the fifth and pitched to one batter.  He allowed no hits or runs.  (g/f:1-0)(ir-s:1-0)

Eliezer Alvarez (former Springfield-Escogido) entered late in the game as a pinch hitter and batted eighth.  0-for-1 at the plate.
Alberto Triunfel (former Springfield-Escogido) entered late in the game at third base.

Escogido beat Estrellas 3-2
LIDOM Official Site Post Game

Edmundo Sosa (St. Louis-Cibaenas) started at shortstop and batted second.  1-for-5 with one strikeout.
Rainel Rosario (former Springfield-Cibaenas) started in right field and batted fifth.  0-for-4 with two strikeouts.
Yefri Perez (former MiLB signing-Cibaenas) entered late in the game in right field and batted fifth.  0-for-1 with one strikeout.
John Nogowski (Memphis-Cibaenas) started at first base and batted sixth.  2-for-3 with one walk.
Francisco Pena (former St. Louis-Cibaenas) started at catcher and batted eighth.  0-for-3 with one walk and one strikeout.

Cibaenas beat Azucareros 5-3
LIDOM Official Site Post Game

Notes:
Raul Valdes (former St. Louis-Azucareros) could break the All-Time strikeout record in the LIDOM: Pelota Cubana Blog

Tuesday's Games:
Cibao (2-1) visits Licey (1-2) @ 7:15 PM ACT
Escogido (3-0) visits Estrellas (1-2) @ 7:30 PM ACT
Azucareros (0-3) visits Cibaenas (2-1) @ 7:30 PM ACT


Premier 12 (November 2, 2019):

Notes:
J.C Sulbaran (former Memphis) and Curt Smith (former Springfield) are on the Dutch roster: Mister Baseball


Venezuelan League (November 5, 2019):

Notes:
Gabriel Lino (former Memphis-Aragua) reported to Aragua camp: Aragua Official Twitter

Cardinals Winter League Notebook 10-14-19: Julio Rodriguez Singles Twice & Drives In Two Runs; Edmundo Sosa Singles Twice, Doubles, & Knocks In One Run; Trevor Megill Strikes Out Three Over One Scoreless Inning For The Save

“A-A-Arriba los Leones @EscogidoBBClub “🦁

¡Sencillo de Julio Rodríguez pone a rugir a los Leones‼️#LIDOM#GCvsLE pic.twitter.com/ZdCMh9qe1A

— LIDOM (@LIDOMRD) October 13, 2019

Nippon Professional Baseball:

Notes:
Shogo Akiyama (Seibu) will speak with MLB teams about the jump.  Mariners, Cubs, Diamondbacks, and Padres may have interest: NPB On Reddit Twitter

Seibu is interested in Daisuke Matsuzaka (Chunichi) and Kazuhisa Makita (San Diego): NPB On Reddit Twitter


Korean Baseball Organization Playoffs:

Jamie Romak (former Memphis-SK) started at first base and batted fourth.  1-for-5 with one double and two strikeouts.

Kiwoom beat SK 3-0 in 11 innings

Notes:
Jamie Romak (former Memphis-SK) feels 'young again' after mental, physical break before postseason: Yonhap News Agency

Tuesday's Game:
Kiwoom (0-1) visits SK (1-0) @ 4:30 AM


Arizona Fall League:

Stats:
Ivan Herrera (Palm Beach-Glendale) has played in six games going 6-for-20 (.300) with two doubles, two RBIs, eight total bases, four walks, three strikeouts, .417 OBP, .400 SLG, and .817 OPS.
Kramer Robertson (Springfield-Glendale) has played in four games going 3-for-14 (.214) with one triple, four RBIs, five total bases, two runs, four walks, two strikeouts, .389 OBP, .357 SLG, and .746 OPS.
Conner Capel (Springfield-Glendale) has played in 15 games going 11-for-54 (.204) with one double, two RBIs, 12 total bases, five runs, four walks, 14 strikeouts, three caught stealing, .271 OBP, .222 SLG, and .493 OPS.
Elehuris Montero (Springfield-Glendale) has played in ten games going 6-for-31 (.194) with one double, one triple, two RBIs, nine total bases, nine total bases, four runs, eight walks, one stolen bases, 12 strikeouts, .375 OBP, .290 SLG, and .665 OPS.

Kodi Whitley (Memphis-Glendale) has made six relief appearances posting a 0-1 record, 0.00 ERA, 0.57 WHIP, and two saves.  He's allowed three hits, one unearned run, one walk, and struck eight out over seven innings.
Seth Elledge (Memphis-Glendale) has made six relief appearances posting a 0-0 record, 0.00 ERA, 0.71 WHIP, one hold, and one save.  He's allowed five hits, one unearned run, and struck 11 out over seven innings.
Roel Ramirez (Memphis-Glendale) has made six appearances (one start) posting a 0-0 record, 1.23 ERA, 0.95 WHIP, and one hold.  He's allowed six hits, one earned run, one walk, and struck ten out over 7.1 innings.
Griffin Roberts (Palm Beach-Glendale) has made four starts posting a 0-1 record, 3.07 ERA, and 1.36 WHIP.  He's allowed 18 hits, six runs (five earned), one home run, two walks, hit one batter, and struck 18 out over 14.2 innings.

Monday's Games:
Glendale (6-13) visits Mesa (10-9) @ 12:30 PM MST
Peoria (11-8) visits Surprise (13-6) @ 6:30 PM MST
Salt River (12-7) visits Scottsdale (8-11) @ 6:30 PM MST


Mexican Pacific League:

Trevor Megill (former 2014 draft selection-Mexicali) entered in the 11th and pitched one inning.  He allowed one hit, no runs, and struck three out for the save (1).  (p-s:26-20)

Niko Vasquez (former Springfield-Monterrey) started at shortstop and batted second.  0-for-4 with one walk, three strikeouts, one caught stealing, and assisted in two double plays.
Chris Ellis (Memphis-Monterrey) entered in the seventh and pitched one inning.  He allowed one hit, no runs, and struck one out for the hold (2).  (p-s:15-9)(g/f:0-2)

Mexicali beat Monterrey 4-3 in 11 innings
LMP Official Site Post Game

Jose Calero (former GCL-Jalisco) started and pitched to five batters.  He allowed three hits, five earned runs, one home run, and two walks for the losing decision (0-1).  (p-s:24-8)

Obregon beat Jalisco 11-3
LMP Official Site Post Game

Monday's Game:
Hermosillo (1-0) visits Navojoa (0-1) @ 7:30 PM MT


Dominican League:

Julio Rodriguez (Springfield-Escogido) started at catcher and batted seventh.  2-for-4 with two RBIs (one w/two-outs), one strikeout, grounded into one double play, one pasased ball, and threw out one of three base runners.
Eliezer Alvarez (former Springfield-Escogido) started in left field and batted eighth.  1-for-2 at the plate.
Alberto Triunfel (former Springfield-Escogido) entered late in the game at third base.

Escogido beat Cibao 3-2
LIDOM Official Site Post Game

Johan Mieses (Springfield-Azucareros) started as designated hitter and batted sixth.  0-for-3 with one strikeout.

Licey beat Azucareros 4-1
LIDOM Official Site Post Game

Edmundo Sosa (St. Louis-Cibaenas) started at shortstop and batted second.  3-for-5 with one double, one two-out RBI, one run, two strikeouts, and assisted in one double play.
John Nogowski (Memphis-Cibaenas) started at first base and batted seventh.  0-for-2 with one run, two walks, and assisted in one double play.
Hunter Cervenka (former Memphis-Cibaenas) entered in the fifth and pitched to one batter.  He allowed no hits or runs.  (g/f:1-0)(ir-s:3-0)

Cibaenas beat Estrellas 7-0
LIDOM Official Site Post Game

Monday's Games:
Estrellas (1-1) visits Escogido (2-0) @ 7:15 PM AST
Cibaenas (1-1) visits Azucareros (0-2) @ 7:30 PM AST
Licey (1-1) visits Cibao (1-1) @ 7:30 PM AST


Nicaraguan League (November 15, 2019):

Notes:
Fidencio Flores (former GCL-Boer) and Boer are impasse over salary: La Prensa

Cardinals Winter League Notebook 10-13-19: Evan MacLane Strikes Out Five Over Five Scoreless Innings For The Win; Fernando Salas Strikes Out Two & Holds One Inherited Runner On Base Over One & A Third Scoreless Innings For The Hold; Irving Lopez Singles & Drives In One Run

Evan MacLane - Estrellas Orientales

Nippon Professional Baseball Climax Series:

Notes:
Kenta Imamiya (Softbank) was the first player in Climax Series history to hit three home runs in one game: NPB On Reddit Twitter


Arizona Fall League:

Ivan Herrera (Palm Beach-West) entered late in the game at catcher and batted eighth.  0-for-1 with one strikeout.
Seth Elledge (Memphis-West) entered in the eighth and pitched to two batters.  He allowed no hits or runs, and struck one out.  (p-s:8-7)(g/f:1-0)

Fall Stars: East beat West 4-2
MLB Official Site Post Game

No Games Scheduled For Sunday


Mexican Pacific League:

Iker Franco (former Springfield-Obregon) entered late in the game at catcher.

Obregon beat Jalisco 13-8
LMP Official Site Post Game

Carlos Soto (Peoria-Mochis) started as designated hitter and batted eighth.  1-for-4 with two strikeouts.

Mochis beat Guasave 5-0
LMP Official Site Post Game

Irving Lopez (Springfield-Hermosillo) started at second base and batted ninth.  1-for-3 with one two-out RBI and one sacrifice.
Fernando Salas (former St. Louis-Hermosillo) entered in the seventh and pitched 1.1 innings.  He allowed one hit, no runs, and struck two out for the hold (1).  (p-s:25-15)(ir-s:1-0)

Hermosillo beat Navojoa 13-10
LMP Official Site Post Game

Sunday's Games:
Mexicali (0-1) visits Monterrey (1-0) @ 4:00 PM CT
Hermosillo (1-0) visits Navojoa (0-1) @ 5:00 PM MT
Jalisco (0-1) visits Obregon (1-0) @ 7:10 PM CT


Dominican League:

Julio Rodriguez (Springfield-Escogido) started at catcher and batted seventh.  0-for-4 with one ground into double play, one throwing error, one passed ball, and allowed two stolen bases.
Alberto Triunfel (former Springfield-Escogido) entered late in the game at third base and assisted in one double play.

Escogido beat Licey 7-3

Edmundo Sosa (St. Louis-Cibaenas) started at shortstop and batted second.  1-for-4 with one strikeout.
Yefri Perez (former MiLB signing-Cibaenas) entered late in the game as a pinch runner and stole one base.
Francsico Pena (former St. Louis-Cibaenas) started at catcher and batted ninth.  0-for-4 at the plate.

Cibao beat Cibaenas 4-3
LIDOM Official Site Post Game

Raul Valdes (former St. Louis-Azucareros) started and pitched 3.1 innings.  He allowed four hits, five runs (four earned), two walks, and struck three out for the losing decision (0-1).  (g/f:5-2)

Evan MacLane (former St. Louis-Estrellas) started and pitched five innings.  He allowed two hits, no runs, hit one batter, and struck five out for the winning decision (1-0).  (g/f:5-3)

Estrellas beat Azucareros 5-0
LIDOM Official Site Post Game

Notes:
Ronnie Belliard (former St. Louis-Licey coach) threw out the first pitch before Licey-Escogido game: Licey Official Site

Sunday's Games:
Cibao (1-0) visits Escogido (1-0) @ 4:00 PM AST
Licey (0-1) visits Azucareros (0-1) @ 5:00 PM AST
Estrellas (1-0) visits Cibaenas (0-1) @ 6:00 PM AST


Premier 12 (November 2, 2019):

Notes:
Brandon Dickson (former St. Louis-Orix) was listed on the Team USA roster: Mister Baseball

Cardinals Winter League Notebook 10-10-19: Carlos Peguero Singles Twice & Hits A Solo Home Run; Seth Elledge Strikes Out Two Of Three Batters Faced; Ivan Herrera Doubles & Walks Three Times

Carlos Peguero - LG Twins

Korean Baseball Organization:

Carlos Peguero (former Memphis-LG) started as designated hitter and batted sixth.  3-for-5 with one home run, one RBI, one run, and one strikeout.

Kiwoom beat LG 10-5
Kiwoom wins the series taking three of four games played


Arizona Fall League:

Conner Capel (Springfield-Glendale) started in left field and batted sixth.  0-for-3 with one walk, two strikeouts, and was picked off.
Elehuris Montero (Springfield-Glendale) started as designated hitter and batted seventh.  0-for-1 with three walks and one strikeout.
Ivan Herrera (Palm Beach-Glendale) started at catcher and batted ninth.  1-for-1 with one double and three walks.
Seth Elledge (Memphis-Glendale) entered in the eighth and pitched one inning.  He allowed no hits or runs, and struck two out.  (p-s:14-8)(g/f:1-0)

Salt River beat Glendale 6-2

Thursday's Games:
Glendale (5-12) visits Peoria (10-7) @ 12:30 PM MST
Surprise (11-6) visits Scottsdale (8-9) @ 12:30 PM MST


Mexican Pacific League (October 11, 2019):

Notes:
Fernando Salas (former St. Louis-Hermosillo) reported to Hermosillo camp: LMP Official Site

Cardinals Winter League Notebook 10-9-19: Carlos Peguero Hits A Solo Home Run; Seth Elledge & Ivan Herrera Named Fall Stars; Conner Capel Singles Twice, Doubles, & Drives In One Run

LG's @CPEGUERO4 crushed a home run to help the Twins stave off elimination. LG holds on to win 4-2, Ko Woo-seok survives the 9th and the Twins are now back in the series. Kiwoom leads the best-of-5 series 2-1. pic.twitter.com/Ymfq4WUdxf

— Dan Kurtz (@MyKBO) October 9, 2019

Nippon Professional Baseball Playoffs:

Carlos Peguero (former Memphis-LG) entered late in the game in left field and batted third.  1-for-2 with one home run, one RBI, and one run.

LG beat Kiwoom 4-2

Thursday's Game:
Kiwoom (2-1) visits LG (1-2) @ 4:30 AM


Arizona Fall League:

Elehuris Montero (Springfield-Glendale) entered late in the game at third base and batted sixth.  2-for-4 with one two-out RBI, one run, and one strikeout.
Conner Capel (Springfield-Glendale) started in right field and batted seventh.  3-for-5 with one double, one two-out RBI, one run, and one strikeout.
Roel Ramirez (Memphis-Glendale) entered in the eighth and pitched one inning.  He allowed one hit, no runs, one walk, and struck one out.  (p-s:21-13)(g/f:1-0)
Kodi Whitley (Memphis-Glendale) entered in the ninth and pitched two innings.  He allowed no hits, one unearned run, one walk, and struck one out for the losing decision (0-1).  (p-s:36-22)(g/f:1-2)

Salt River beat Glendale 11-10 in 10 innings

Notes:
Seth Elledge (Memphis-Glendale) and Ivan Herrera (Palm Beach-Glendale) were named to the Fall Stars rosters: MLB Official Site

Wednesday's Games:
Surprise (10-6) visits Mesa (8-8) @ 12:30 PM MST
Glendale (5-11) visits Salt River (11-5) @ 6:30 PM MST
Scottsdale (8-8) visits Peoria (9-7) @ 6:30 PM MST


Mexican Pacific League (October 10, 2019):

Notes:
Jose Calero (former Johnson City-Jalisco) made the roster and will pitch in the rotation: Jalisco Official Twitter

Cardinals Winter League Notebook 10-8-19: Kramer Robertson Has A Triple & Two RBIs In Three Games & Stats From Arizona

Matt Whatley(TEX) is now 2 for 2 gunning down would be bssestealers today. Here Kramer Robertson (STL). @MLBazFallLeague @Rangers @Cardinals @MattWhatley19 @Pelicanbaseball @LSUbaseball pic.twitter.com/gM43xf1U00

— Michael Caplan (@M_Caplan) October 4, 2019

Nippon Professional Baseball:

Notes:
Shogo Akiyama (Seibu) would like to test the MLB waters: NPB On Reddit Twitter

Hayato Sakamoto (Yomiuri) won another MVP award: NPB On Reddit Twitter


Korean Baseball Organization Playoffs:

Wednesday's Game:
Kiwoom (2-0) visits LG (0-2) @ 12:00 AM


Cuban League:

Notes:
Seven prospects will showcase in the Dominican Republic Tuesday: Pelota Cubana Blog


Arizona Fall League:

Stats:
Ivan Herrera (Palm Beach-Glendale) has played in five games going 5-for-19 (.263) with one double, two RBIs, six total bases, one walk, three strikeouts, .300 OBP, .316 SLG, and .616 OPS.
Conner Capel (Springfield-Glendale) has played in 12 games going 8-for-43 (.186) with one RBI, eight total bases, four runs, three walks, ten strikeouts, three caught stealing, .255 OBP, .186 SLG, and .441 OPS.
Kramer Robertson (Springfield-Glendale) has played in three games going 2-for-11 (.182) with one triple, two RBIs, four total bases, one run, three walks, two strikeouts, one caught stealing, .357 OBP, .364 SLG, and .721 OPS.
Elehuris Montero (Springfield-Glendale) has played in seven games going 4-for-24 (.167) with one double, one triple, one RBI, seven total bases, three runs, four walks, ten strikeouts, .310 OBP, .292 SLG, and .602 OPS.

Kodi Whitley (Memphis-Glendale) has made five relief appearances posting a 0-0 record, 0.00 ERA, 0.60 WHIP, and two saves.  He's allowed three hits, no runs, and struck seven out over five innings.
Seth Elledge (Memphis-Glendale) has made five relief appearances posting a 0-0 record, 0.00 ERA, 0.83 WHIP, one hold, and one save.  He's allowed five hits, one unearned run, and struck nine out over six innings.
Roel Ramirez (Memphis-Glendale) has made five appearances (one start) posting a 0-0 record, 1.42 ERA, 0.79 WHIP, and one hold.  He's allowed five hits, one earned run, and struck nine out over 6.1 innings.
Griffin Roberts (Palm Beach-Glendale) has made three starts posting a 0-1 record, 3.38 ERA, and 1.59 WHIP.  He's allowed 15 hits, five runs (four earned), two walks, hit one batter, and struck 14 out over 10.2 innings

Tuesday's Games:
Mesa (8-7) visits Surprise (9-6) @ 12:30 PM MST
Peoria (8-7) visits Scottsdale (8-7) @ 6:30 PM MST
Salt River (10-5) visits Glendale (5-10) @ 6:30 PM MST


Mexican Pacific League (October 11, 2019):

Notes:
Hector Villalobos (State College-Mochis) pitched as Obregon beat Mochis 7-0: Obregon Official Site


Premier 12 (November 2, 2019):

Notes:
Arturo Reyes (former Memphis-Hermosillo), Jesus Cruz (Memphis-Jalisco), Fernando Salas (former St. Louis-Hermosillo), and Efren Navarro (former Memphis-Hermosillo) are listed on the Mexican roster: LMP Official Site

Juan Gonzalez (former MiLB signing-Puerto Ricao MGR) sees a big challenge managing against some big names: El Vocero

Cardinals Winter League Notebook 10-6-19: Eliezer Alvarez Hits A Home Run & Walks Twice; Julio Rodriguez Collects Two Hits; Elehuris Montero Walks

Eliezer Alvarez - Leones del Escogido

Korean Baseball Organization Playoffs:

Carlos Peguero (former Memphis-LG) started as designated hitter and batted sixth.  0-for-3 with two strikeouts.

Kiwoom beat LG 1-0

Monday's Game:
LG (0-1) visits Kiwoom (1-0) @ 4:30 AM


Arizona Fall League:

Conner Capel (Springfield-Glendale) started in right field and batted sixth.  0-for-4 with one strikeout.
Elehuris Montero (Springfield-Glendale) started as designated hitter and batted seventh.  0-for-3 with one walk and one strikeout.
Ivan Herrera (Palm Beach-Glendale) started ar catcher and batted ninth.  0-for-3 at the plate.

Glendale beat Surprise 2-0

Sunday's Games:
Scottsdale (7-7) visits Glendale (5-9) @ 12:30 PM MST
Surprise (9-5) visits Salt River (9-5) @ 12:30 PM MST
Mesa (7-7) visits Peoria (8-6) @ 6:30 PM MST


Dominican League (October 12, 2019):

Notes:
Raul Valdes (former St. Louis-Azucareros) started and pitched three innings allowing seven hits, nine runs, three walks, and struck five out for the loss and Winston Nicasio (former Palm Beach-Licey) tossed one inning as Licey beat Azucareros 11-8: Licey Official Site

Eliezer Alvarez (former Springfield-Escogido) went 1-for-3 with a home run and two walks, Julio Rodriguez (Springfield-Escogido) went 2-for-4 as Cibaenas beat Escogido 7-6: Escogido Official Twitter

Cardinals Winter League Notebook 10-3-19: Alex Mejia Singles, Doubles, & Drives In One Run; Zach Phillips Strikes Out Two Of Three Batters Faced For The Win; Elehuris Montero Singles, Triples, & Walks

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Mexican League Championship:

Xavier Scruggs (former St. Louis-Yucatan) started in right field and moved to first base, batting fifth.  1-for-4 with three strikeouts.

Alex Mejia (former St. Louis-Monclova) started at shortstop and batted eighth.  2-for-4 with one double, one RBI, and one run.
Zach Phillips (former Memphis-Monclova) entered in the sixth and pitched to three batters.  He allowed one hit, no runs, and struck two out for the winning decision (2-0).  (p-s:17-13)

Monclova beat Yucatan 9-5
MiLB Official Site Post Game
Monclova wins the championship four games to three


Arizona Fall League:

Conner Capel (Springfield-Glendale) started in left field and batted sixth.  1-for-4 with two strikeouts.
Elehuris Montero (Springfield-Glendale) started at third base and batted seventh.  2-for-3 with one triple, one walk, and one strikeout.
Ivan Herrera (Palm Beach-Glendale) started at catcher and batted eighth.  1-for-4 with one strikeout, one throwing error, and threw out one of two base runners.

Peoria beat Glendale 2-0
MLB Official Site Post Game

No Games Scheduled For Thursday


Mexican Pacific League (October 11, 2019):

Notes:
Xavier Scruggs (former St. Louis-Mexicali) and Hector Hernandez (former Palm Beach-Mexicali) are expected to play a big role with Mexicali this fall/winter: LMP Official Site

Irving Lopez (Springfield-Hermosillo) drove in one run as Hermosillo beat Culiacan 10-6: Hermosillo Official Site


Dominican League (October 12, 2019):

Notes:
Jayson Aquino (former waiver claim-Licey) and Ramon Santos (Palm Beach-Estrellas) both made appearances as Estrellas beat Licey 9-5: Licey Official Site

Angel Castro (former Memphis-Moca) struck out two but coughed up six hits and four runs as Cibaenas beat Moca 14-2: Cibaenas Official Site

Yefri Perez (former MiLB signing-Cibaenas), Francisco Pena (former St. Louis-Cibaenas), Rainel Rosario (former Springfield-Cibaenas), and Eugenio Velez (former Memphis-Cibaenas) were in the lineup: Cibaenas Official Twitter


Venezuelan League (November5, 2019):

Notes:
Margarita might consider Eliezer Alfonso (former Peoria) for managerial job due to MLB restrictions: Lider

Cardinals Winter League Notebook 10-1-19: Ivan Herrera Hitting .333 With One Double & Two RBIs In AFL; Alejandro Mejia Expected Back In NPB; Elehuris Montero To Play In Premier 12 After AFL

19-year-old Panamanian catcher Ivan Herrera hits 💣s. Strong as an ox, he hit 9 homers in 87 games between A-Ball and High-A for the @Cardinals (.779 OPS). Youngest player on this Glendale roster—the only guy born in the new millennium 👍 pic.twitter.com/5WdzGN01Fg

— Jacob Zweiback (@TheReelJZ) September 21, 2019

Mexican League Championship:

Tuesday's Game:
Yucatan (3-2) visits Monclova (2-3) @ 8:30 PM ET


Nippon Professional Baseball:

Notes:
Hiroshima plans to keep Alejandro Mejia (former DSL): NPB On Reddit Twitter


Arizona Fall League:

Stats:
Ivan Herrera (Palm Beach-Glendale) has played in three games going 4-for-12 (.333) with one double, two RBIs, five total bases, one walk, two strikeouts, .385 OBP, .417 SLG, and .801 OPS.
Conner Capel (Springfield-Glendale) has played in eight games going 6-for-27 (.222) with one RBI, six total bases, three runs, two walks, six strikeouts, two caught stealing, .300 OBP, .222 SLG, and .522 OPS.
Kramer Robertson (Springfield-Glendale) has played in two games going 1-for-7 (.143) with one RBI, one total base, two walks, two strikeouts, .333 OBP, .143 SLG, and .476 OPS.
Elehuris Montero (Springfield-Glendale) has played in four games going 1-for-13 (.077) with one double, two total bases, three runs, two walks, seven strikeouts, .250 OBP, .154 SLG, and .404 OPS.

Seth Elledge (Memphis-Glendale) has made three relief appearances posting a 0-0 record, 0.00 ERA, 0.50 WHIP, and one hold.  He's allowed two hits, no runs, and struck six out over four innings.
Kodi Whitley (Memphis-Glendale) has made four relief appearances posting a 0-0 record, 0.00 ERA, 0.75 WHIP, and two saves.  He's allowed three hits, no runs, and struck six out over four innings.
Roel Ramirez (Memphis-Glendale) has made four appearances (one start) posting a 0-0 record, 1.69 ERA, 0.94 WHIP, and one hold.  He's allowed five hits, one earned run, and struck eight out over 5.1 innings.
Griffin Roberts (Palm Beach-Glendale) has made two starts posting a 0-1 record, 5.40 ERA, and 2.10 WHIP.  He's allowed 13 hits, five runs (four earned), one walk, hit one batter, and struck nine out over 6.2 innings

Tuesday's Games:
Mesa (5-5) visits Glendale (3-7) @ 12:30 PM MST
Salt River (6-4) visits Scottsdale (6-4) @ 6:30 PM MST
Surprise (8-2) visits Peoria (5-5) @ 6:30 PM MST


Dominican League (October 12, 2019):

Notes:
Rainel Rosario (former Springfield-Cibaenas) reported to Cibaenas camp: Cibaenas Official Twitter


Premier 12 (November 2, 2019):

Notes:
Elehuris Montero (Springfield-Estrellas) is expected to play for the Dominican Republic: Licey Official Site


Caribbean Series (February 1, 2020):

Notes:
Cuba and Panama have officially been invited: Pelota Cubana Blog

Cardinals Winter League Notebook 9-29-19: Jamie Romak Hits Two Solo Home Runs; Roel Ramirez Strikes Out Three & Holds Two Inherited Runners On Base Over One & A Third Hitless/Scoreless Innings; Xavier Scruggs Singles & Drives In One Run

Puerto Rican Double-A League Playoffs:

Ivan Maldonado (former MiLB tryout-Maunabo) started and pitched seven innings.  He allowed eight hits, three runs (one earned), two walks, and struck four out for the winning decision.

Maunabo beat Vega Alta 9-3

Sunday's Games:
San Sebastian (2-2) visits Juncos (2-2) @ 4:00 PM
Maunabo (3-1) visits Vega Alta (1-3) @ 4:00 PM


Mexican League Championship:

Alex Mejia (former St. Louis-Monclova) started at shortstop and batted eigth.  0-for-3, one fielding error, and assisted in two double plays.

Xavier Scruggs (former St. Louis-Yucatan) started in right field and moved to first base, batting seventh.  1-for-4 with one two-out RBI and grounded into one double play.

Yucatan beat Monclova 3-2
MiLB Official Site Post Game

Sunday's Game:
Monclova (2-2) visits Yucatan (2-2) @ 7:00 PM ET


Nippon Professional Baseball:

Brandon Dickson (former St. Louis-Orix) entered in the ninth and pitched to two batters.  He allowed no hits or runs.  (p-s:5-4)

Orix beat Softbank 5-1

Notes:
Efren Navarro (former Memphis-Hanshin) has left Japan as he was not expected to get anymore playing time for the remainder of the season and most likely will not be brought back: NPB On Reddit Twitter

Monday's Game:
Chunichi (68-72-2) visits Hanshin (68-68-6) @ 5:00 AM ET


Korean Baseball Organization:

Carlos Peguero (former Memphis-LG) started as designated hitter and batted sixth.  0-for-3 at the plate.

Doosan beat LG 3-0

Jamee Romak (former Memphis-SK) started at first base and batted fifth.  2-for-4 with two home runs, two RBIs, two runs, and one strikeout.

SK beat Hanwha 2-0

Monday's Games:
Lotte (48-91-3) visits LG (78-64-1) @ 4:30 AM
SK (87-55-1) visits Hanwha (58-85) @ 4:30 AM


Arizona Fall League:

Elehuris Montero (Springfield-Glendale) started at third base and batted second.  0-for-5 with four strikeouts.
Conner Capel (Springfield-Glendale) started in centerfield and batted third.  1-for-4 with one strikeout.
Ivan Herrera (Palm Beach-Glendale) started at catcher and batted eighth.  1-for-3 with one two-out RBI, one walk, one throwing error, assisted in one double play, and threw out one of two base runners.
Roel Ramirez (Memphis-Glendale) entered in the eighth and pitched 1.1 innings.  He allowed no hits or runs, and struck three out.  (p-s:12-11)(g/f:1-0)(ir-s:2-0)

Peoria beat Glendale 9-4

Sunday's Games:
Mesa (4-5) visits Mochis (0-1) @ 4:00 PM MT
Mochis (0-1) visits Scottsdale (5-4) @ 6:30 PM MST
Peoria (5-4) visits Surprise (7-2) @ 6:30 PM MST
Salt River (5-4) visits Glendale (3-6) @ 6:30 PM MST

Cardinals Winter League Notebook 9-28-19: Jose Calero Pitched Four Scoreless Innings; Alex Mejia Singles Twice & Drives In Two Runs; Seth Elledge Strikes Out Two Over One Scoreless Inning

Nuestro pitcher abridor para este juego es el 🇻🇪🇨🇴 José Calero. #TodosSomosCharros⚾️💙💛#MásCharrosQueNunca🐴🏆 pic.twitter.com/R0xxomJND9

— Charros de Jalisco (@charrosbeisbol) September 27, 2019

Mexican League Championship:

Alex Mejia (former St. Louis-Monclova) started at shortstop and batted eighth.  2-for-5 with two two-out RBIs, one run, and assisted in one double play.
Zach Phillips (former Memphis-Monclova) entered in the seventh and pitched to two batters.  He allowed no hits or runs, and struck one out for the hold (2).  (p-s:4-4)(g/f:1-0)(ir-s:2-0)

Xavier Scruggs (former St. Louis-Yucatan) started in right field and batted fifth.  0-for-4 with two strikeouts.

Monclova beat Yucatan 6-3
MiLB Official Site Post Game

Saturday's Game:
Monclova (2-1) visits Yucatan (1-2) @ 7:00 PM ET


Nippon Professional Baseball:

Brandon Dickson (former St. Louis-Orix) entered in the tenth and pitched one inning.  He allowed one hit, no runs, and struck one out for the hold (5).  (p-s:12-9)

Softbank and Orix tied 3-3 after 12 innings

Sunday's Games:
Chunchi (68-71-2) visits Hanshin (67-68-6) @ 1:00 AM ET
Softbank (76-61-5) visits Orix (60-75-7) @ 2:00 AM ET


Korean Baseball Organization:

Carlos Peguero (former Memphis-LG) started at first base and batted fourth.  0-for-2 with one RBI.

Kia beat LG 7-1

Jamie Romak (former Memphis-SK) started at first base and moved to third, batting fifth.  3-for-5 with one home run, one RBI, one run, and one strikeout.

Samsung beat SK 9-7 in 10 innings

Sunday's Games:
Doosan (86-55-1) visits LG (78-63-1) @ 12:00 AM
SK (86-55-1) visits Hanwha (58-84) @ 12:00 AM
Samsung (60-82-1) visits KT (70-71-2) @ 12:00 AM
Kiwoom (84-57-1) visits Lotte (48-90-3) @ 12:00 AM


Arizona Fall League:

Conner Capel (Springfield-Glendale) started in right field and batted fifth.  0-for-4 with two strikeouts.
Kramer Robertson (Springfield-Glendale) started at second base and batted eighth.  0-for-3 with one RBI and one strikeout.
Griffin Roberts (Palm Beach-Glendale) started and pitched 3.2 innings.  He allowed seven hits, five runs (four earned), and struck six out for the losing decision (0-1).  (p-s:68-45)(g/f:1-2)
Seth Elledge (Memphis-Glendale) entered in the ninth and pitched one inning.  He allowed one hit, no runs, and struck two out.  (p-s:19-12)(g/f:0-1)

Peoria beat Glendale 5-2

Notes:
Ivan Herrera (Palm Beach-Glendale) facing big AFL test: MLB Official Site

Ivan Herrera (Palm Beach-Glendale) talks about being invited to AFL and the catcher position: La Prensa

Saturday's Games:
Mesa (4-4) visits Salt River (4-4) @ 6:30 PM MST
Peoria (4-4) visits Glendale (3-5) @ 6:30 PM MST
Scottsdale (4-4) visits Surprise (7-1) @ 6:30 PM MST


Mexican Pacific League (October 11, 2019):

Notes:
Mochis beat Hermosillo 2-1, Martin Cordova (GCL-Hermosillo) took the loss and Irving Lopez (Springfield-Hermosillo) and Hector Soto (Johnson City-Mochis) both made appearances: LMP Official Site

Jose Calero (former GCL-Jalisco) tossed four scoreless innings but Monterrey beat Jalisco 11-6: LMP Official Site


Dominican League (October 12, 2019):

Notes:
Julio Rodriguez (Springfield-Escoigdo) is looking forward to learning from Audry Perez (former St. Louis-Escogido) and others while playing this winter: Escogido Official Twitter


Premier 12 (November 2, 2019):

Notes:
Ervin Santana (New York-N) confirmed he will pitch for Dominican Repuiblic: Licey Official Site

Cardinals Winter League Notebook 9-24-19: Dernier Orozco On His Plans For The Fall/Winter; Carlos Peguero Singles; Jamie Romak Walks

https://t.co/lH2agmkcog

— Águilas Cibaeñas (@aguilascibaenas) September 23, 2019

Mexican League Championship:

Tuesday's Game:
Yucatan (0-0) visits Monclova (0-0) @ 8:30 PM ET


Korean Baseball Organization:

Carlos Peguero (former Memphis-LG) started as designated hitter and batted sixth.  1-for-4 with one strikeout.

Samsung beat LG 4-2

Jamie Romak (former Memphis-SK) started at first base and batted fourth.  0-for-3 with one run, one walk, and one strikeout.

KT beat SK 7-3

Wednesday's Games:
Hanwha (56-83) visits NC (72-65-2) @ 4:30 AM
Doosan (83-55-1) visits Lotte (48-88-3) @ 4:30 AM
Samsung (59-79-1) visits SK (84-54-1) @ 4:30 AM


Arizona Fall League:

Stats:
Ivan Herrera (Palm Beach-Glendale) has played in two games going 3-for-9 (.333) with one double, one RBI, four total bases, two strikeouts, .333 OBP, .444 SLG, and .778 OPS.
Kramer Robertson (Springfield-Glendale) has played in one game going 1-for-4 (.250) with one total base, two walks, one strikeout, .500 OBP, .250 SLG, and .750 OPS.
Conner Capel (Springfield-Glendale) has played in four games going 3-for-14 (.214) with three total bases, one run, two walks, three strikeouts, two caught stealings, .353 OBP, .214 SLG, and .567 OPS.
Elehuris Montero (Springfield-Glendale) has played in two games going 1-for-5 (.200) with one double, two total bases, two runs, two walks, one strikeout, .429 OBP, .400 SLG, and .829 OPS.

Griffin Roberts (Palm Beach-Glendale) has made one start posting a 0-0 record, 0.00 ERA, and 2.33 WHIP.  He's allowed six hits, no runs, one walk, and struck three out over three innings.
Roel Ramirez (Memphis-Glendale) has made two appearances (one start) posting a 0-0 record, 0.00 ERA, and 1.00 WHIP.  He's allowed three hits, no runs, and struck three out over three innings.
Seth Elledge (Memphis-Glendale) has made one relief appearance posting a 0-0 record, 0.00 ERA, and 0.50 WHIP.  He's allowed one hit, no runs, and struck two out over two innings.
Kodi Whitley (Memphis-Glendale) has made two relief appeances posting a 0-0 record, 0.00 ERA, and 0.50 WHIP.  He's allowed one hit, no runs, and struck two out over two innings.

Notes:
Ramon Mendoza (GCL-Hermosillo) talks about playing against the AFL: Hermosillo Official Site

Tuesday's Games (AFL Vs. LMP):
Mexicali (0-0) visits Glendale (1-4) @ 6:30 PM MST
Hermosillo (0-0) visits Salt River (2-3) @ 6:30 PM MST
Scottsdale (3-2) visits Mesa (2-3) @ 6:30 PM MST
Surprise (4-1) visits Peoria (3-2) @ 6:30 PM MST


Dominican League (Octoebr 12, 2019):

Notes:
Abraham Nunez (former St. Louis-Cibao coach) will be the first base coach for Cibao: LIDOM Official Site

Dernier Orozco (Memphis pitching coach-Cibaenas coach) will emphasize the fundamentals of the game: Cibaenas Official Site

Evan MacLane (former St. Louis-Extrellas) is expected to join Estrellas camp this coming weekend: Estrellas Official Site


Colombian League (TBA):

Notes:
Osniel Madera (Freseros) will play with Barranquilla this fall/winter: Pelota Cubana Blog


Premier 12 (November 2, 2019):

Notes:
Tropical Storm Karen played a part in suspended the start of Puerto Rico's practices: El Vocero

Mexico and Venezuela will play exhibition games October 26-27, 2019: WBSC Official Site