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Friday, February 7, 2020

Cardinals Winter League Notebook 2-7-2020: St. Louis Claimed Ricardo Sanchez Off Waivers; Mikey Reynolds & Shane Robinson Each Collect Three Singles & One RBI; Pedro Rodriguez Pitched One Scoreless Inning For The Save

Australian Baseball League Championship:

Mikey Reynolds (former Springfield-Adelaide) started at shortstop and batted second.  3-for-5 with one two-out RBI, one run, one stolen base, one strikeout, and assisted in one double play.
Jeremy Hazelbaker (former St. Louis-Adelaide) started in right field and batted third.  0-for-3 with one walk and two strikeouts.

Shane Robinson (former St. Louis-Melbourne) started in centerfield and batted second.  3-for-5 with one two-out RBI, one strikeout, and one caught stealing.

Melbourne beat Adelaide 4-3

Saturday's Game:
Melbourne (1-0) visits Adelaide (0-1)


Nicaraguan League:

Friday's Games (@6:00 PM):
Jinotega (1-2) visits Madriz (0-3)
Esteli (3-0) visits Boer (3-0)
Matagalpa (0-3) visits Nueva Segovia (2-1)
Dantos (3-0) visits Zelaya Central (2-1)
Boaco (0-3) visits Chontales (0-3)
Rio San Juan (1-2) visits Costa Caribe (3-0)
Chinandega (2-1) visits Rivas (1-2)
Carazo (2-1) visits Masaya (2-1)
Granada (1-2) visits Leon (1-2)


Caribbean Series:

Pedro Rodriguez (former MiLB signing-Lara) entered in the ninth and pitched one inning.  He allowed one hit and no runs for the save (2).  (p-s:11-6)(g/f:2-0)

Lara beat Culiacan 1-0
MLB Official Site Post Game

Notes:
Puebla (LMB) released Juan Pena (former Tennessee): MiLB Official Site

St. Louis claimed Ricardo Sanchez (Magallanes) off waivers from Seattle, pitched for the LVBP's Magallanes during 2018-19 season.  Magallanes had the best regular season record but was eliminated in semifinals that season: El Emergente

Lino Rivera (former Arkansas-Azucareros MGR) says his team is ready for Lara: Listin Diario

Lino Rivera (former Arkansas-Azucareros MGR) was named manager of the Caribbean Series All-Star team: Listin Diario

LBPN published letter on Caribbean Series not allowing them in: Primera Hora

Questions are being asked whether Cartagena will participate in the 2020-21 LPBC season: El Universal

LPBC will look to improve their talent next season in order to compete in the Caribbean Series: El Universal

Friday's Championship Game:
Lara (5-1) visits Azucareros (5-1) @ 7:00 PM


World Baseball Classic (March 22, 2020):

Notes:
Luis Mateo (former Memphis), Ivan Maldonado (former MiLB tryout), and Juan Caballero (former Johnson City) were invited to camp for the Puerto Rican team, managed by Juan Gonzalez (former MiLB signing): Primera Hora

Saturday, December 14, 2019

Cardinals Winter League Notebook 12-14-19: St. Louis Signed RHP Nabil Crismatt Out Of LCPB; Carlos Martinez Gets Pointers From Pedro; J.R. Davis Singles Twice, Doubles, & Drives In Two Runs

Mexican Pacific League:

Xavier Scruggs (former St. Louis-Obregon) started in left field and moved to first base, batting fifth.  0-for-4 with three strikeouts.

Jalisco beat Obregon 4-3
LMP Official Site Post Game

Fernando Salas (former St. Louis-Hermosillo) entered in the ninth and pitched one inning.  He allowed one hit, no runs, and struck one out for the save (7).  (p-s:15-11)(g/f:1-1)

Hermosillo beat Navojoa 8-6
LMP Official Site Post Game

Efren Navarro (former Memphis-Culiacan) started in left field and batted fifth.  1-for-3 at the plate.
Alexis Wilson (Peoria-Culiacan) entered late in the game at catcher and batted eighth.  0-for-2 at the plate.

Mochis beat Culiacan 10-2
LMP Official Site Post Game

Saturday's Games:
Monterrey (20-31) visits Guasavew (21-30) for a doubleheader beginning @ 5:00 PM MT
Mexicali (24-28) visits Mazatlan (24-29) @ 6:00 PM MT
Navojoa (18-34) visits Hermosillo (32-19) @ 6:00 PM MT
Mochis (26-27) visits Culiacan (28-24) @ 6:05 PM MT
Jalisco (33-20) visits Obregon (34-18) @ 7:10 PM CT


Dominican League:

Richy Pedroza (former Peoria-Escogido) started at shortstop and batted ninth.  0-for-2 with two walks, one stolen base, and one strikeout.

Estrellas beat Escogido 5-3
LIDOM Official Site Post Game

Aramis Garcia (former 2011 draft selection-Azucareros) started at catcher and batted third.  0-for-3 with one hit by pitch, two strikeouts, grounded into one double play, and one passed ball.

Edmundo Sosa (St. Louis-Cibaenas) started at shortstop and batted leadoff.  1-for-4 and assisted in one double play.
Rangel Ravelo (St. Louis-Cibaenas) started at first base and batted fourth.  2-for-3 with one walk and assisted in two double plays.
Rainel Rosario (former Springfield-Cibaenas) entered late in the game as a pinch runner and scored one run.

Azucareros beat Cibaenas 2-1
LIDOM Official Site Post Game

Notes:
Pedro Martinez (Hall of Fame) gave some pointers to Carlos Martinez (St. Louis-Cibaenas): Diario Libre

Saturday's Games:
Licey (24-21) visits Escogido (24-22) @ 2:30 PM AST
Cibao (18-27) visits Cibaenas (21-25) @ 7:00 PM AST
Azucareros (30-16) visits Estrellas (20-26) @ 7:30 PM AST


Colombian League:

Notes:
St. Louis signed Nabil Crismatt (Barranquilla) to minors deal: Noticias BQ Twitter


Venezuelan League:

Williams Perez (Springfield free agent-Lara) started and pitched five innings.  He allowed six hits, two earned runs, one walk, threw one wild pitch, and struck six out.  (p-s:67-43)(g/f:6-2)

Zulia beat Lara 6-2
LVBP Official Site Post Game

Luis Bandes (former Johnson City-La Guaira) started as designated hitter and batted fifth.  2-for-4 with one run, one walk, and grounded into one double play.
Edubray Ramos (former VSL-La Guaira) entered in the sixth and pitched one inning.  He allowed three hits, three earned runs, one home run, threw two wild pitch, and struck two out for the blown save (1) and losing decision (0-1).  (p-s:25-17)(g/f:0-1)

Ronny Cedeno (former MLB signing-Magallanes) started at second base and batted sixth.  2-for-3 with one run, two walks, one stolen base, one strikeout, and assisted in four double plays.
Wilfred Vivas (former GCL-Magallanes) entered late in the game at third base and assisted in one double play.
Jorge Rondon (former St. Louis-Magallanes) entered in the sixth and pitched 1.2 innings.  He allowed two hits, no runs, one walk, and struck one out for the blown save (3) and winning decision (3-1).  (p-s:27-16)(g/f:3-0)(ir-s:2-2)

Magallanes beat La Guaira 8-6
LVBP Official Site Post Game

Wilfredo Tovar (former Memphis-Caracas) started at shortstop and batted second.  1-for-4 with one double and one fielding error.
Elniery Garcia (former Memphis-Caracas) started and pitched three innings.  He allowed eight hits, six runs (five earned), one home run, two walks, and struck four out for the losing decision (1-1).  (p-s:67-39)(g/f:4-0)

Aragua beat Caracas 15-1
LVBP Official Site Post Game

Satruday's Games:
La Guaira (19-12) visits Lara (17-14) @ 4:00 PM VET
Caribes (16-18) visits Caracas (14-17) @ 5:00 PM VET
Magallanes (14-18) visits Zulia (23-8) @ 6:00 PM VET
Aragua (13-18) visits Margarita (11-22) @ 6:00 PM VET


Puerto Rican League:

Anthony Garcia (former Memphis-Carolina) started in left field and batted third.  0-for-3 with two strikeouts.

Carolina beat Santurce 1-0
LBPRC Official Site Post Game

Ivan Maldonado (former MiLB tryout-Caguas) started and pitched five innings.  He allowed six hits, two runs (one earned), hit one batter, and struck two out.  (g/f:4-8)

Yariel Gonzalez (Springfield-Mayaguez) started in left field and batted seventh.  1-for-4 with one two-out RBI.

Mayaguez beat Caguas 7-4
LBPRC Official Site Post Game

Notes:
Yadier Molina (St. Louis-Carolina) will meet with his high school classmates on Saturday: Primera Hora

Marcell Ozuna (St. Louis free agent-Cibao) will represent the Dominican Republic in Yadier Molina's Home Run Derby: El Nuevo Dia

Pedro Echemendia (former Memphis) has left Monteria (Colombia) to join Caguas: Pelota Cubana Blog

Saturday's Games:
Santurce (14-7) visits Manati (7-11) @ 1:05 PM AST
Mayaguez (9-12) visits Carolina (11-9) @ 9:15 PM AST


Nicaraguan League:

Edgard Montiel (former DSL-Chinandega) started and batted third.  2-for-3 with one RBI and one walk.

Chinandega beat Leon 3-1
LBPN Official Site Post Game

Saturday's Games:
Boer (8-16) visits Leon (15-9) @ 4:00 PM
Rivas (15-9) visits Chinandega (10-14) @ 4:00 PM


Panama League:

J.R. Davis (former Peoria-Metro) started at second base and batted leadoff.  3-for-5 with one double, two RBIs, and two runs.
Jonathan Rivera (former Johnson City-Metro) started in outfield and batted second.  1-for-5 with one triple, one RBI, and two strikeouts.

Allen Cordoba (former Johnson City-Herrera) started in outfield and batted leadoff.  1-for-3 with two RBIs, two runs, and two walks.

Herrera beat Metro 12-10

Saturday's Games:
Metro (4-9) visits Herrera (6-7) @ 3:00 PM
Chiriqui: Astronauts (9-5) visits Federals (8-5) @ 7:00 PM


Australian Baseball League:

Mikey Reynolds (former Springfield-Adelaide) started at shortstop and batted third.  1-for-3 at the plate.
Dustin Beggs (former 2014 draft selection-Adelaide) started and pitched five innings.  He allowed five hits, no runs, one walk, struck five out, and picked one runner off for the winning decision (2-2).  (p-s:74-47)(g/f:5-3)

Adelaide beat Melbourne 1-0 in game one of doubleheader

Mikey Reynolds (former Springfield-Adelaide) started at shortstop and batted third.  0-for-4 at the plate.

Melbourne beat Adelaide 5-1 in game two of doubleheader

Jeremy Martinez (former Memphis-Brisbane) started at catcher and batted sixth.  1-for-2 with one two-out RBI, one walk, and was picked off.

Auckland beat Brisbane 6-4 in game one of doubleheader

Pete Kozma (former St. Louis-Perth) started at third base and batted second.  2-for-3 with one double, one RBI, two runs, and one walk.

Perth beat Geelong-Korea 9-7

Sunday's Games:
Melbourne (9-6) visits Adelaide (9-6)
Sydney (9-6) visits Canberra (4-11)
Geelong-Korea (6-9) visits Perth (10-5)

Monday, December 9, 2019

Cardinals Winter League Notebook 12-9-19: Elniery Garcia Strikes Out Three Over Four Scoreless Innings For The Win; Edgard Montiel Collects Three Singles, Two Walks, & Two RBIs; Ivan Maldonado Strikes Out Three & Allows One Run Over Five Innings

Mexican Pacific League:

Efren Navarro (former Memphis-Culiacan) started as designated hitter and batted fifth.  0-for-3 with one run, one walk, and two strikeouts.

Jalisco beat Culiacan 2-1
LMP Official Site Post Game

Fernando Salas (former St. Louis-Hermosillo) entered in the ninth and pitched one inning.  He allowed one hit, no runs, and struck two out.  (p-s:16-12)(g/f:1-0)

Hermosillo beat Mexicali 8-3
LMP Official Site Post Game

Carlos Soto (Peoria-Mochis) started at catcher and batted eighth.  1-for-3 with one double, one run, one stolen base, one strikeout, one throwing error, and allowed one stolen base.

Mochis beat Navojoa 4-1
LMP Official Site Post Game

Alex Mejia (former St. Louis-Mexicali) started at shortstop and batted second.  0-for-3 with one walk.
Niko Vasquez (former Springfield-Mexicali) started as designated hitter and batted fifth.  1-for-3 with one sacrifice.

Obregon beat Monterrey 1-0
LMP Official Site Post Game

No Games Scheduled For Monday


Dominican League:

Notes:
Carlos Martinez (St. Louis-Cibaenas) and Julio Lugo (former St. Louis) were at the LIDOM Legends game: Listin Diario


Colombian League:

Notes:
Sincelejo traded Dewin Perez (former Peoria) to Barranquilla: Sincelejo Official Twitter


Venezuelan League:

Luis Bandes (former Johnson City-La Guaira) entered late in the game at first base and batted sixth.  1-for-1 with one RBI.
Kristhiam Linares (former Springfield-La Guaira) entered in the sixth and pitched to three batters.  He allowed two hits, one earned run, and one home run for the hold (6).  (p-s:15-7)(g/f:1-0)

Margarita beat La Guaira 7-5 in 10 innings
LVBP Official Site Post Game

Wilfredo Tovar (former Memphis-Caracas) started at shortstop and batted second.  3-for-5 with two RBIs, two runs, and assisted in one double play.
Jose Garcia (former Memphis-Caracas) started in left field and batted ninth.  1-for-5 with one run.
Elniery Garcia (former Memphis-Caracas) entered in the third and pitched four innings.  He allowed two hits, no runs, one walk, and struck three out for the winning decision (1-0).  (p-s:54-34)(g/f:7-0)
Miguel Socolovich (former St. Louis-Caracas) entered in the ninth and pitched to one batter.  He allowed no hits or runs for the save (3).  (p-s:3-2)(ir-s:3-0)

Williams Perez (Springfield free agent-Lara) started and pitched two innings.  He allowed seven hits, seven earned runs, one home run, one walk, and struck three out for the losing decision (1-1).  (p-s:48-29)(g/f:1-0)
Vicente Campos (former MiLB signing-Lara) entered in the seventh and pitched two innings.  He allowed one hit, no runs, and struck one out.  (p-s:13-9)(g/f:2-0)

Caracas beat Lara 9-4
LVBP Official Site Post Game

Ronny Cedeno (former MLB signing-Magallanes) started at second base and batted second.  0-for-2 with one sacrifice, one strikeout, and assisted in one double play.
Wilfred Vivas (former GCL-Magallanes) entered late in the game at shortstop and batted second.  One sacrifice at the plate.
Jorge Rondon (former St. Louis-Magallanes) entered in the fifth and pitched to two batters.  He allowed one hit and no runs.  (p-s:5-4)(g/f:1-0)(ir-s:1-0)

Cesar Valera (former Palm Beach-Caribes) started in left field and batted third.  1-for-4 with one run, one walk, and one strikeout.
Gabriel Lino (former Memphis-Caribes) staeted at catcher and batted eighth.  0-for-3 with one intentional walk, one strikeout, and threw out one of two base runners.

Magallanes beat Caribes 7-3
LVBP Official Site Post Game

Monday's Games:
Margarita (10-19) visits Caracas (12-15) @ 6:00 PM VET
Magallanes (11-17) visits Caribes (14-16) @ 6:00 PM VET
La Guaira (17-10) visits Aragua (11-16) @ 6:00 PM VET


Puerto Rican League:

Yariel Gonzalez (Springfield-Mayaguez) entered late in the game at first base and batted eighth.  0-for-1 with one strikeout.

Santurce beat Mayaguez 3-2 in game one of doubleheader

Yariel Gonzalez (Springfield-Mayaguez) started in left field and batted seventh.  1-for-3 with one ground into double play.

Santurce beat Mayaguez 6-3 in  game two of doubleheader
LBPRC Official Site Post Game

Ivan Maldonado (former MiLB tryout-Caguas) started and pitched five innings.  He allowed three hits, one earned run, one walk, and struck three out.  (g/f:8-3)

Manati beat Caguas 5-2 in game two of doubleheader
LBPRC Official Site Post Game

Monday's Game:
Carolina (9-8) visits Manati (7-10) @ 1:05 PM AST


Nicaraguan League:

Edgard Montiel (former DSL-Chinandega) started and batted third.  3-for-3 with two RBIs, one run, and two walks.

Chinandega beat Boer 10-5
LBPN Official Site Post Game

Monday's Games:
Rivas (13-6) visits Leon (12-7) @ 6:00 PM
Boer (4-15) visits Chinandega (9-10) @ 6:00 PM


Australian Baseball League:

Stats:
Mikey Reynolds (former Springfield-Adelaide) has played in 11 games going 12-for-44 (.273) with two doubles, 14 total bases, ten runs, six walks, five stolen bases, seven strikeouts, one caught stealing, .360 OBP, .318 SLG, and .678 OPS.
Jeremy Martinez (former Memphis-Brisbane) has played in 11 games going 8-for-30 (.267) with one double, one home run, four RBIs, 12 total bases, two runs, five walks, four strikeouts, .371 OBP, .400 SLG, and .771 OPS.
Pete Kozma (former St. Louis-Perth) has played in 12 games going 7-for-45 (.156) with five RBIs, seven total bases, two runs, five walks, one stolen base, eight strikeouts, .240 OBP, .156 SLG, and .396 OPS.

Dustin Beggs (former 2014 draft selection-Adelaide) has made three starts posting a 1-2 record, 6.06 ERA, and 1.10 WHIP.  He's allowed 21 hits, 14 runs (11 earned), one home run, two walks, and struck 15 out over 16.1 innings.

Monday, December 2, 2019

Cardinals Winter League Notebook 12-2-19: Ivan Maldonado Strikes Out Two Over Five Scoreless Innings; Nestor Molina Strikes Out Two & Allows One Run Over Five Innings For The Win; Alex Fagalde To Pitch In Dominican



Mexican Pacific League:

Alex Mejia (former St. Louis-Monterrey) started at shortstop and batted third.  1-for-4 with one strikeout.
Niko Vasquez (former Springfield-Monterrey) entered late in the game as a pinch hitter and batted ninth.  0-for-1 at the plate.

Jalisco beat Monterrey 3-2
LMP Official Site Post Game

Xavier Scruggs (former St. Louis-Mexicali) started in left field and batted fourth.  0-for-4 with one walk, two strikeouts, and assisted in one double play.
Justin Williams (Memphis-Mexicali) started in left field and batted fifth.  1-for-3 with one double, one run, and two walks.

Ramon Urias (Memphis-Mochis) started at shortstop and batted third.  0-for-4 with one strikeout.

Mexicali beat Mochis 4-1
LMP Official Site Post Game

Fernando Salas (former St. Louis-Hermosillo) entered in the ninth and pitched one inning.  He allowed no hits or runs, and struck two out.  (p-s:13-9)(g/f:0-1)

Guasave beat Hermosillo 3-2
LMP Official Site Post Game

Alexis Wilson (Peoria-Culiacan) started at catcher and batted eighth.  0-for-2 with one walk, one sacrifice, and two strikeouts.

Culiacan beat Navojoa 3-0
LMP Official Site Post Game

No Games Scheduled For Monday


Dominican League:

Rangel Ravelo (St. Louis-Cibaenas) started at first base and batted fourth.  One walk at the plate.
Rainel Rosario (former Springfield-Cibaenas) entered late in the game in right field and batted fourth.  2-for-5 with one double and one strikeout.
Yefri Perez (former MiLB signing-Cibaenas) entered late in the game in left field and batted fifth.  0-for-1 with one stolen base and one strikeout.
Francisco Pena (former St. Louis-Cibaenas) started at catcher and batted ninth.  0-for-6 with two strikeouts and threw out one of two base runners.

Alberto Triunfel (former Springfield-Escogido) entered late in the game at third base and batted second.  0-for-1 with one strikeout.
Robelys Reyes (former Springfield-Escogido) entered late in the game as a pinch runner and was caught stealing/picked off.

Cibaenas beat Escogido 4-3 in 14 innings
LIDOM Official Site Post Game

Jose Adolis Garcia (Memphis-Cibao) started in right field and batted fourth.  1-for-4 with two strikeout.

Licey beat Cibao 6-0
LIDOM Official Site Post Game

Magneuris Sierra (former St. Louis-Azucareros) started in centerfield and batted ninth.  0-for-5 with one run and one sacrifice.
Raul Valdes (former St. Louis-Azucareros) started and pitched six innings.  He allowed four hits, four earned runs, one home run, two walks, and struck one out for the winning decision (4-2).  (g/f:7-5)

Alberto Rosario (former St. Louis-Estrellas) entered late in the game at catcher and batted fourth.  0-for-2 with two strikeouts.
Yeison Medina (former Springfield-Estrellas) entered in the sixth and pitched one inning.  He allowed one hit, three runs (two earned), and three walks.  (g/f:4-0)(ir-s:3-3)

Azucareros beat Estrellas 15-4
LIDOM Official Site Post Game

Notes:
Alex Fagalde (Springfield) was hired by Cibaenas: Cibaenas Official Site

No Games Scheduled For Monday


Venezuelan League:

Wilfred Vivas (former GCL-Magallanes) entered late in the game as a pinch runner and was caught stealing.
Ronny Cedeno (former MLB signing-Magallanes) started at second base and batted seventh.  0-for-3 with one sacrifice, two strikeouts, and assisted in one double play.
Jorge Rondon (former St. Louis-Magallanes) entered in the seventh and pitched 1.2 innings.  He allowed one hit, no runs, and struck one out for the winning decision (2-1).  (p-s:22-15)(g/f:3-1)

Wilfredo Tovar (former Memphis-Caracas) started at shortstop and batted second.  0-for-4 with one ground into double play and assisted in one double play.
Jose Garcia (former Memphis-Caracas) entered late in the game at second base.
Miguel Socolovich (former St. Louis-Caracas) entered in the ninth and pitched one inning.  He allowed three hits, two earned runs, and struck one out.  (p-s:24-19)(g/f:1-0)

Magallanes beat Caracas 6-3 in game one of doubleheader

Ronny Cedeno (former MLB signing-Magallanes) started at second base and batted seventh.  1-for-4 with one run and assisted in one double play.
Wilfred Vivas (former GCL-Magallanes) entered late in the game in left field.
Jorge Rondon (former St. Louis-Magallanes) entered in the sixth and pitched to three batters.  He allowed no hits or runs, and one walk for the hold (4).  (p-s:14-6)(g/f:2-0)(ir-s:2-0)

Wilfredo Tovar (former Memphis-Caracas) started at shortstop and batted second.  1-for-5 with one RBI and one fielding error.
Jose Garcia (former Memphis-Caracas) entered late in the game as a pinch runner and scored.
Miguel Socolovich (former St. Louis-Caracas) entered in the ninth and pitched to three batters.  He allowed one hit and no runs for the winning decision (1-0).  (p-s:7-5)(g/f:2-0)(ir-s:1-1)

Caracas beat Magallanes 6-5 in game two of doubleheader
LVBP Official Site Post Game

Cesar Valera (former Palm Beach-Caribes) started at third base and moved to second base, batting second.  1-for-4 with two RBIs, one run, and one strikeout.
Gabriel Lino (former Memphis-Caribes) started at first base and moved to third base, batting fifth.  1-for-4 with one double, two two-out RBIs, one strikeout, one throwing error, and assisted in one double play.

Caribes beat Zulia 7-6 in game one of doubleheader

Cesar Valera (former Palm Beach-Caribes) started at third base and batted second.  0-for-3 with two strikeouts and one fielding error.
Gabriel Lino (former Memphis-Caribes) started at catcher and batted sixth.  0-for-3 with one run and one strikeout.

Zulia beat Caribes 6-3 in game two of doubleheader
LVBP Official Site Post Game

Jose Calero (former GCL-Aragua) started and pitched 2.1 innings.  He allowed five hits, three earned runs, two walks, and struck one out for the losing decision (0-2).  (p-s:46-27)(g/f:2-5)

Nestor Molina (former MiLB signing-Lara) started and pitched five innings.  He allowed five hits, one earned run, five walks, and struck two out for the winning decision (4-0).  (p-s:85-51)(g/f:5-5)
Vicente Campos (former MiLB signing-Lara) entered in the seventh and pitched to one batter.  He allowed no hits or runs for the hold (6).  (p-s:4-2)(ir-s:1-0)
Pedro Rodriguez (former MiLB signing-Lara) entered in the ninth and pitched one inning.  He allowed one hit and no runs for the save (7).  (p-s:13-9)(g/f:2-1)

Lara beat Aragua 5-2
LVBP Official Site Post Game

Kristhiam Linares (former Springfield-La Guaira) entered in the seventh and pitched to one batter.  He allowed one hit and no runs.  (p-s:4-2)(ir-s:1-0)

Kender Villegas (former Palm Beach-Margarita) entered in the third and pitched two innings.  He allowed four hits, two earned runs, threw one wild pitch, and struck two out for the losing decision (0-2).  (p-s:42-24)(g/f:1-3)

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

No Games Scheduled For Monday


Colombian League:

Notes:
Jackson Solarte (former VSL-Santa Maria) earned the losing decision: LPBCol Twitter

Starlin Rodriguez (former Springfield-Sincelejo) scored a run: LPBCol Twitter

Enrique Perez (Johnson City-Barranquilla) allowed four hits, three runs, one walk, and struck three out over three and two-thirds innings: Barranquilla Official Twitter


Puerto Rican League:

Ivan Maldonado (former MiLB tryout-Caguas) started and pitched five innings.  He allowed two hits, no runs, one walk, and struck two out.  (g/f:5-4)

Caguas beat Carolina 3-1 in game two of doubleheader
LBPRC Official Site Post Game

Monday's Games:
Santurce (5-5) visits Manati (3-7) for a doubleheader beginning @ 10:30 AM AST


Nicaraguan League:

Edgard Montiel (former DSL-Chinandega) started and batted third.  0-for-3 at the plate.

Boer beat Chinandega 6-1
LBPN Official Site Post Game

No Games Scheduled For Monday


Australian Baseball League:

Stats:
Mikey Reynolds (former Springfield-Adelaide) has played in seven games going 7-for-27 (.259) with two doubles, nine total bases, six runs, four walks, four stolen bases, five strikeouts, one caught stealing, .355 OBP, .333 SLG, and .688 OPS.
Jeremy Martinez (former Memphis-Brisbane) has played in seven games going 4-for-19 (.211) with one double, one home run, three RBIs, eight total bases, two runs, four walks, three strikeouts, .348 OBP, .421 SLG, and .769 OBP.
Pete Kozma (former St. Louis-Perth) has played in eight games going 2-for-32 (..063) with two RBIs, totw total bases, one walk, one stolen base, six strikeouts, .091 OBP, .063 SLG, and .153 OPS.

Dustin Beggs (former 2014 draft selection-Adelaide) has made two starts posting a 1-1 record, 6.10 ERA, and 1.74 WHIP.  He's allowed 12 hits, eight runs (seven earned), one home run, two walks, and struck seven out over 10.1 innings.


Panama League:

J.R. Davis (former Peoria-Metro) started at second base and batted third.  0-for-4 with one walk and one strikeout.
Jonathan Rivera (former Johnson City-Metro) started in outfield and batted fourth.  1-for-5 with one strikeout.

Allen Cordoba (former Johnson City-Herrera) started as designated hitter and batted fourth.  1-for-4 with one double and one run.

Herrera beat Metro 5-2
Panama League Official Site Post Game

Harold Arauz (former Memphis-Chiriqui Astronautas) started and pitched five innings.  He allowed three hits, three runs (two earned), and struck six out

Chiriqui: Astronautas beat Federales 6-5
Panama League Official Site Post Game

Monday's Game:
Metro (2-1) visits Chiriqui Federales (1-2) @ 3:00 PM
Herrera (1-3) visits Chiriqui Astronautas (3-1) @ 7:00 PM

Wednesday, November 6, 2019

Cardinals Winter League Notebook 11-6-19: Lino Rivera Sets LIDOM Record With 11 Straight Wins As Manager; Efren Navarro Singles, Doubles, & Drives In Two Runs; Arturo Reyes Strikes Out Five Over Three Scoreless Innings

Mexican Pacific League:

Justin Williams (Memphis-Mexicali) started in right field and batted third.  0-for-4 at the plate.
Xavier Scruggs (former St. Louis-Mexicali) started at first base and batted fifth.  1-for-4 with one home run, one RBI, one run, and two strikeouts.

Guasave beat Mexicali 2-1
LMP Official Site Post Game

Niko Vasquez (former Springfield-Monterrey) started at shortstop and batted sixth.  1-for-3 with one walk, two strikeouts, one fielding error, and assisted in one double play.

Irving Lopez (Springfield-Hermosillo) started at second base and batted seventh.  1-for-4 with one strikeout and assisted in one double play.

Hermosillo beat Monterrey 7-0
LMP Official Site Post Game

Alexis Wilson (Peoria-Culiacan) started at catcher and batted eighth.  1-for-2 with one RBI, one run, one sac fly, and assisted in one double play.

Mazatlan beat Culiacan 6-3
LMP Official Site Post Game

Notes:
Mexicali added Maikel Cleto (former St. Louis), released Trevor Megill (former 2014 draft selection), and traded Colin Walsh (former Springfield) to Hermosillo: Mexicali Official Site 

Wednesday's Games:
Navojoa (6-14) visits Obregon (12-9) @ 8:10 PM CT
Mexicali (7-14) visits Guasave (8-13) @ 7:30 PM MT
Jalisco (13-8) visits Mochis (13-8) @ 7:30 PM MT
Monterrey (8-13) visits Hermosillo (14-6) @ 7:30 PM MT
Culiacan (15-6) visits Mazatlan (8-13) @ 8:00 PM MT


Dominican League:

Stats:
Eliezer Alvarez (former Springfield-Escogido) has played in 11 games going 8-for-22 (.364) with one double, one triple, five RBIs, 11 total bases, two runs, two walks, three stolen bases, four strikeouts, .423 OBP, .500 SLG, and .923 OPS.
Edmundo Sosa (St. Louis-Cibaenas) has played in 16 games going 23-for-64 (.359) with five doubles, three home runs, ten RBIs, 37 total bases, 14 runs, three walks, two stolen bases, 13 strikeouts, .425 OBP, .578 SLG, and 1.003 OPS.
Alberto Triunfel (former Springfield-Escogido) has played in ten games going 2-for-6 (.333) with one double, three total bases, one run, three strikeouts, .333 OBP, .500 SLG, and .833 OPS.
Francisco Pena (former St. Louis-Cibaenas) has played in 11 games going 9-for-31 (.290) with three RBIs, nine total bases, one run, one walk, five strikeouts, .343 OBP, .290 SLG, and .633 OPS.
John Nogowski (Memphis-Cibaenas) has played in 18 games going 19-for-66 (.288) with one double, three home runs, 15 RBIs, 29 total bases, seven runs, 12 walks, nine strikeouts, .400 OBP, .439 SLG, and .839 OPS.
Alberto Rosario (former St. Louis-Estrellas) has played in five games going 3-for-12 (.250) with one double, one RBI, four total bases, one run, two strikeouts, .250 OBP, .333 SLG, and .583 OPS.
Magneuris Sierra (former St. Louis-Azucareros) has played in eight games going 5-for-22 (.227) with one RBI, five total bases, six runs, two stolen bases, three strikeouts, .261 OBP, .227 SLG, and .488 OPS.
Julio Rodriguez (Springfield-Escogido) has played in 13 games going 8-for-40 (.200) with two RBIs, eight total bases, two runs, two walks, nine strikeouts, .238 OBP, .200 SLG, and .438 OPS.
Rainel Rosario (former Springfield-Cibaenas) has played in nine games going 5-for-30 (.167) with one double, one home run, five RBIs, nine total bases, four runs, one walk, one stolen base, 12 strikeouts, .194 OBP, .300 SLG, and .494 OPS.
Yefri Perez (former MiLB signing-Cibaenas) has played in six games going 0-for-2 (.000) with two stolen bases, two strikeouts, and two caught stealing.
Audry Perez (former St. Louis-Escogido) has played in three games going 0-for-2 (.000)

Evan MacLane (former St. Louis-Estrellas) has made five starts posting a 1-1 record, 1.54 ERA, and 0.69 WHIP.  He's allowed 15 hits, four earned runs, three home runs, one walk, hit two batters, and struck 17 out over 23.1 innings.
Hunter Cervenka (former Memphis-Cibaenas) has made nine relief appearances posting a 0-0 record, 2.45 ERA, 1.09 WHIP, and two holds.  He's allowed four hits, two earned runs, four walks, and struck four out over 7.1 innings.
Raul Valdes (former St. Louis-Azucareros) has made five starts posting a 2-2 record, 2.60 ERA, and 1.27 WHIP.  He's allowed 22 hits, ten runs (eight earned), 13 walks, and struck 19 out over 27.2 innings.
Yeison Medina (former Springfield-Estrellas) has made eight relief appearances posting a 0-0 record, 11.57 ERA, 1.29 WHIP, and one hold.  He's allowed three hits, three earned runs, hit one batter, and struck two out over 2.1 innings.

Notes:
Rangel Ravelo (St. Louis-Cibaenas) is expected to join the team in the next couple days: Cibaenas Official Site

Lino Rivera (former Arkansas-Azucareros MGR) became the first manager in LIDOM history to win 11 straight in the regular and postseason: Azucareros Official Site

Wednesday's Games:
Estrellas (5-14) visits Licey (8-11) @ 7:15 PM AST
Cibao (9-10) visits Azucareros (12-7) @ 7:30 PM AST
Escogido (13-6) visits Cibaenas (10-9) @ 7:30 PM AST


Premier 12:

Curt Smith (former Springfield-Netherlands) started at first base and batted sixth.  0-for-2 with one walk and one strikeout.
J.C. Sulbaran (former Memphis-Netherlands) entered in the second and pitched one inning.  He allowed one hit and no runs.  (p-s:20-12)

Efren Navarro (former Memphis-Mexico) started in left field and batted third.  2-for-5 with one double, two RBIs, one run, and one strikeout.
Arturo Reyes (former Memphis-Mexico) started and pitched three innings.  He allowed one hit, no runs, two walks, and struck five out.  (p-s:56-33)
Fernando Salas (former St. Louis-Mexico) entered in the ninth and pitched one inning.  He allowed no hits or runs, and struck one out.  (p-s:9-8)

Mexico beat Netherlands 10-2
WBSC Official Site Post Game

Anthony Garcia (former Memphis-Puerto Rico) started in right field and batted fourth.  0-for-4 with one strikeout.
Ivan Maldonado (former MiLB tryout-Puerto Rico) entered in the sixth and pitched two innings.  He allowed one hit, no runs, and struck one out.  (p-s:26-15)

Japan beat Puerto Rico 4-0
WBSC Official Site Post Game

Miguel Socolovich (former St. Louis-Venezuela) entered in the seventh and pitched to four batters.  He allowed two hits, two earned runs, one walk, and struck one out for the losing decision.  (p-s:21-10)

Chinese Taipei beat Venezuela 3-0

Thursday's Games:
Venezuela (0-2) visits Puerto Rico (0-2) @ 12:00 PM
Australia (0-1) visits Cuba (0-1) @ 12:00 PM
Japan (2-0) visits Chinese Taipei (2-0) @ 6:30 PM
South Korea (1-0) visits Canada (1-0) @ 7:00 PM


Venezuelan League:

Nestor Molina (former MiLB signing-Lara) started and pitched five innings.  He allowed six hits, three earned runs, one walk, and struck three out for the winning decision (1-0).  (p-s:83-53)(g/f:4-5)
Vicente Campos (former MiLB signing-Lara) entered in the sixth and pitched one inning.  He allowed no hits or runs for the hold (1).  (p-s:10-6)(g/f:2-1)
Pedro Rodriguez (former MiLB signing-Lara) entered in the ninth and pitched one inning.  He allowed no hits or runs, and struck one out for the save (1).  (p-s:15-10)(g/f:2-0)

Lara beat Zulia 5-3
LVBP Official Site Post Game

Johny Celis (former MiLB tryout-Margarita) started at first base and batted sixth.  1-for-4 with one double, one strikeout, and assisted in one double play.
Anderson Gerdel (former Palm Beach-Margarita) entered in the third and pitched 3.1 innings.  He allowed three hits, one earned run, one walk, and struck two out.  (p-s:54-37)(g/f:1-6)(ir-s:1-0)

Hector Garcia (former Johnson City-Magallanes) started as designated hitter and batted second.  2-for-3 with one RBI, one sac fly, and one strikeout.
Ronny Cedeno (former MLB signing-Magallanes) started at second base and batted third.  2-for-4 with one double, one strikeout, and grounded into one double play.
Jorge Rondon (former St. Louis-Magallanes) entered in the eighth and pitched to three batters.  He allowed one hit, one earned run, and one walk for the blown save (1).  (p-s:13-8)(g/f:1-0)

Magallanes beat Margarita 3-2
LVBP Official Site Post Game

Kristhiam Linares (former Springfield-La Guaira) entered in the eighth and pitched one inning.  He allowed no hits or runs for the hold (1).  (p-s:17-11)(g/f:2-1)

Cesar Valera (former Palm Beach-Caribes) started in centerfield and batted eighth.  0-for-2 with two walks, one caught stealing/pickoff, and one outfield assist.

La Guaira beat Caribes 5-3
LVBP Official Site Post Game

Harold Arauz (former Memphis-Aragua) started and pitched two innings.  He allowed five hits, three earned runs, one walk, and struck one out.  (p-s:43-27)(g/f:2-1)

Aragua beat Caracas 6-3
LVBP Official Site Post Game

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


Colombian League (November 8, 2019):

Notes:
Jhon Torres (Johnson City-Sincelejo) and Dewin Perez (former Peoria-Sincelejo) are expected to play for Sincelejo this season: El Universal

Sunday, October 27, 2019

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

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

Monday, October 21, 2019

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

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

Saturday, October 12, 2019

Cardinals Winter League Notebook 10-12-19: Eliezer Alvarez Singles, Homers, & Drives In Two Runs; Kramer Robertson Singles, Walks, & Knocks In Two Runs; Carlos Soto Collects One RBI



Cuban League:

Notes:
Astros, Orioles, Brewers, Rockies, Nationals, and Indians have shown some type of interest in 19-year old right-handed pitcher Norge Carlos Vera (former Santiago): Pelota Cubana Blog


Puerto Rican Double-A League Championship:

Ivan Maldonado (former MiLB tryout-Maunabo) started and pitched 4.3 innings.  He allowed ten hits, three earned runs, one walk, and struck four out for the losing decision.

Juncos beat Munabo 9-3
Primera Hora Post Game


Arizona Fall League:

Kramer Robertson (Springfield-Glendale) started at second base and batted leadoff.  1-for-3 with two RBIs (one w/two-outs), one run, and one walk.
Elehuris Montero (Springfield-Glendale) started at third base and batted fifth.  0-for-2 with one walk and one stolen base.
Conner Capel (Springfield-Glendale) started in centerfield and batted sixth.  0-for-3 with one strikeout.

Peoria beat Glendale 8-3

Saturday's Game:
Fall Stars: West (0-0) visits East (0-0) @ 5:08 PM MST


Mexican Pacific League:

Carlos Soto (Peoria-Mochis) started as designated hitter and batted eighth.  0-for-4 with one RBI, one hit by pitch, two strikeouts, and grounded into one double play.

Mochis beat Guasave 8-1
LMP Official Site Post Game

Niko Vasquez (former Springfield-Monterrey) started at shortstop and batted second.  0-for-4 with one run, one walk, one strikeout, and assisted in one double play.
Chris Ellis (Memphis-Monterrey) entered in the seventh and pitched one inning.  He allowed one hit, one earned run, one walk, and threw one wild pitch.  (p-s:15-9)(g/f:3-0)

Trevor Megill (former 2014 draft selection-Mexicali) entered in the ninth and pitched one inning.  He allowed one hit, no runs, one intentional walk, and struck two out.  (p-s:24-15)(g/f:1-0)

Monterrey beat Mexicali 4-3
LMP Official Site Post Game

Saturday's Games:
Obregon (0-0) visits Jalisco (0-0) @ 5:15 PM CT
Guasave (0-1) visits Mochis (1-0) @ 6:00 PM MT
Culiacan (1-0) visits Mazatlan (0-1) @ 6:00 PM MT
Navojoa (0-0) visits Hermosillo (0-0) @ 6:00 PM MT


Dominican League:

Notes:
Hunter Cervenka (former Memphis-Cibaenas), Francisco Pena (former St. Louis-Cibaenas), John Nogowski (Memphis-Cibaenas), Edmundo Sosa (St. Louis-Cibaenas), Yefri Perez (former MiLB signing-Cibaenas), Rainel Rosario (former Springfield-Cibaenas), and Eugenio Velez (former Memphis-Cibaenas) are listed on opening day roster: Cibaenas Official Twitter

Video of Edmundo Sosa (St. Louis-Cibaenas) practicing: Cibaenas Official Twitter

Eliezer Alvarez (former Springfield-Escogido) went 2-for-4 with a home run and two RBIs and Julio Rodriguez (Springfield-Escogido) went 2-for-4 as Escogido beat Cibaenas 7-6: Escogido Official Site

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

Friday, October 11, 2019

Cardinals Winter League Notebook 10-11-19: Griffin Roberts Strikes Out Four & Allows One Run Over Four Innings

Arizona Fall League:

Griffin Roberts (Palm Beach-Glendale) started and pitched four innings.  He allowed three hits, one earned run, one home run, and struck four out.  (p-s:61-36)(g/f:3-2)

Glendale beat Peoria 5-2
MLB Official Site Post Game

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


Mexican Pacific League:

Friday's Games:
Mazatlan (0-0) visits Culiacan (0-0) @ 7:35 PM MT
Monterrey (0-0) visits Mexicali (0-0) @ 7:30 PM PT


Dominican League (October 12, 2019):

Notes:
Evan MacLane (former St. Louis-Estrellas) was named opening day starter: Estrellas Official Twitter

Raul Valdes (former St. Louis-Azucareros) was named opening day starter: Azucareros Official Site


Premier 12 (November 2, 2019):

Notes:
Yariel Gonzalez (Springfield), Anthony Garcia (former Memphis), Luis Mateo (former Memphis) and Ivan Maldonado (former MiLB tryout) are listed on the Puerto Rican roster: Primera Hora


Venezuelan League (November 5, 2019):

Notes:
Orber Moreno (former Memphis-Caracas coach) was named the bullpen coach by Caracas: El Emergente

Saturday, October 5, 2019

Cardinals Winter League Notebook 10-5-19: Griffin Roberts Strikes Out Five Over Four Scoreless Innings; Kramer Robertson Triples, Walks, & Drives In One Run; Roel Ramirez & Kodi Whitley Each Strike Out One Over One Hitless/Scoreless Inning

Puerto Rican Double-A League Playoffs:

Ivan Maldonado (former MiLB tryout-Maunabo)started and pitched 2.1 innings.  He allowed eight hits, seven earned runs, and two walks for the losing decision.

Vega Alta beat Maunabo 8-7

Saturday's Game:
Maunabo (3-3) visits Vega Alta (3-3) @ 8:00 PM


Nippon Professional Baseball:

Notes:
Seibu may be interested in Daisuke Matsuzaka (Chunichi): NPB On Reddit Twitter


Arizona Fall League:

Kramer Robertson (Springfield-Glendale) started at shortstop and batted leadoff.  1-for-4 with one triple, one RBI, one run, one walk, one caught stealing, and assisted in one double play.
Griffin Roberts (Palm Beach-Glendale) started and pitched four innings.  He allowed two hits, no runs, one walk, and struck five out.  (p-s:60-36)(g/f:5-1)
Roel Ramirez (Memphis-Glendale) entered in the eighth and pitched one inning.  He allowed no hits or runs, and struck one out.  (p-s:17-13)(g/f:2-0)
Kodi Whitley (Memphis-Glendale) entered in the ninth and pitched one inning.  He allowed no hits or runs, and struck one out.  (p-s:13-10)(g/f:1-1)
Seth Elledge (Memphis-Glendale) entered in the 11th and pitched one inning.  He allowed two hits, one unearned run, and struck one out for the save (1).  (p-s:18-11)(g/f:2-0)

Glendale beat Surprise 7-6 in 11 innings

Saturday's Games:
Glendale (4-9) visits Surprise (9-4) @ 12:30 PM MST
Peoria (7-6) visits Salt River (9-4) @ 12:30 PM MST
Mesa (6-7) visits Culiacan (0-0) @ 6:30 PM MT
Mochis (0-2) visits Scottsdale (7-6) @ 6:30 PM MST


Mexican Pacific League (October 11, 2019):

Notes:
Obregon traded Chris Carter (Monclova) to Culiacan: LMP Official Site


Dominican League (October 12, 2019):

Notes:
Luis Urueta (former Palm Beach-Licey 3B coach) reported to Licey camp: Licey Official Site

Eugenio Velez (former Memphis-Cibaenas) took a walk as Cibao beat Cibaenas 6-2: Cibaenas Official Twitter


Premier 12 (November 2, 2019):

Notes:
Williams Perez (Palm Beach-Lara), Miguel Socolovich (former St. Louis-Caracas), and Jose Godoy (Memphis-Caribes) are listed on the Venezuela roster: Lider

Elehuris Montero (Springfield-Estrellas) is listed on the Dominican roster: ProbeisbolRD Twitter

Sunday, September 29, 2019

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

Saturday, September 21, 2019

Cardinals Winter League Notebook 9-21-19: Griffin Roberts Strikes Out Three Over Three Scoreless Innings; Seth Elledge Strikes Out Two Over Two Scoreless Innings; Brandon Dickson Strikes Out One Over One & A Third Scoreless Innings For The Save

Mexican League Playoffs:

Saturday's Game:
Monclova (3-2) visits Tijuana (2-3) @ 10:35 PM ET


Puerto Rican Double-A League Playoffs:

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

Vega Alta beat Maunabo 4-3

Saturday's Games:
Juncos (0-1) visits San Sebastian (1-0) @ 8:00 PM
Vega Alta (1-0) visits Maunabo (0-1) @ 8:00 PM


Nippon Professional Baseball:

Alejandro Mejia (former DSL-Hiroshima) started at third base and batted sixth.  1-for-4 with one strikeout.

Hanshin beat Hiroshima 4-2

Brandon Dickson (former St. Louis-Orix) entered in the eighth and pitched 1.1 innings.  He allowed three hits, no runs, and struck one out for the save (18).  (p-s:30-22)

Orix beat Chiba Lotte 3-1

Sunday's Games:
Seibu (78-60-1) visits Rakuten (68-67-4) @ 1:00 AM ET
Softbank (74-60-4) visits Orix (59-71-6) @ 1:00 AM ET
Nippon Ham (63-70-5) visits Chiba Lotte (67-69-4) @ 3:00 AM ET
Yomiuri (75-61-2) visits Yakult (57-80-2) @ 5:00 AM ET
Yokohama (70-66-3) visits Hanshin (64-68-6) @ 5:00 AM ET
Chunichi (66-69-2) visits Hiroshima (69-69-3) @ 5:00 AM ET


Korean Baseball Organization:

Sunday's Games:
LG (76-59-1) visits Doosan (83-54) @ 12:00 AM
Samsung (58-79-1) visits KT (67-70-2) @ 12:00 AM
NC (71-65-1) visits Lotte (48-87-3) @ 12:00 AM
SK (84-53-1) visits Hanwha (55-83) for a doubleheader beginning @ 12:00 AM


Arizona Fall League:

Griffin Roberts (Palm Beach-Glendale) started and pitched three innings.  He allowed six hits, no runs, one walk, threw one wild pitch, and struck three out.  (p-s:61-36)(g/f:3-1)
Seth Elledge (Memphis-Glendale) entered in the fifth and pitched two innings.  He allowed one hit, no runs, and struck two out.  (p-s:25-18)(g/f:2-0)

Scottsdale beat Glendale 3-2
MLB Official Site Post Game

Saturday's Games:
Peoria (3-0) visits Mesa (0-3) @ 6:30 PM MST
Salt River (1-2) visits Surprise (2-1) @ 6:30 PM MST
Scottsdale (3-0) visits Roel Ramirez (0-3) @ 6:30 MST - Roel Ramirez (Memphis) is scheduled to start for Glendale


Mexican Pacific League (October 22, 2019):

Notes:
Rigoberto Beltran (former St. Louis-Guasave MGR) reported to camp: Guasave Official Twitter


Dominican League (October 12, 2019):

Notes:
Felix Jose (former St. Louis) was named to Estrellas' baseball operations department: LIDOM Official Site

Tuesday, February 12, 2019

Cardinals Winter League Notebook 2-12-19: Rangel Ravelo Hit .267 In The Caribbean Series; Luis Garcia Named Mexicali Manager

Caribbean Series:

Final Stats:
Allen Cordoba (former Johnson City-Herrera) played in five games going 7-for-18 (.389) with three RBIs, seven total bases, three runs, one walk, one stolen base, four strikeouts, .450 OBP, .389 SLG, and .839 OPS.
Rangel Ravelo (Memphis-Lara) played in four games going 4-for-15 (.267) with four total bases, two runs, one walk, .313 OBP, .267 SLG, and .579 OPS.
Audry Perez (former St. Louis-Estrellas) played in two games going 1-for-5 (.200) with one RBI, one total base, one strikeout, .167 OBP, .200 SLG, and .367 OPS.
Yariel Gonzalez (Peoria-Santurce) played in two games going 0-for-4 (.000) with one walk, one strikeout, and .200 OBP.


Pedro Rodriguez (former MiLB signing-Lara) made three relief appearances posting a 0-0 record, 0.00 ERA, 0.55 WHIP, and one save.  He allowed one hit, no runs, and one walk over 3.2 innings.
Hector Hernandez (former Palm Beach-Santurce) made one relief appearance posting a 0-0 record, 0.00 ERA, and 0.00 WHIP.  He allowed no hits or runs over 0.1 innings.
Nestor Molina (former MiLB signing-Lara) made one start posting a 1-0 record, 0.00 ERA, and 0.80 WHIP.  He allowed four hits, one unearned run, and struck four out over five innings.
Harold Arauz (MiLB signing-Herrera) made two starts posting a 1-0 record, 0.90 ERA, and 0.90 WHIP.  He allowed seven hits, one earned run, two walks, and struck eight out over ten innings.
Ivan Maldonado (former MiLB tryout-Santurce) made one start posting a 0-0 record, 1.42 ERA, and 0.95 WHIP.  He allowed five hits, one earned run, one walk, and struck one out over 6.1 innings.
Raul Valdes (former St. Louis-Estrellas) made one start posting a 0-0 record, 6.23 ERA, and 1.85 WHIP.  He allowed seven hits, three earned runs, one walk, hit one batter, and struck two out over 4.1 innings.
Vicente Campos (former MiLB signing-Lara) made three relief appearances posting a 0-0 record, 6.75 ERA, and 3.00 WHIP.  He allowed four hits, three runs (two earned), four walks, hit one batter, and struck one out over 2.2 innings.
Tyler Herron (former Springfield-Santurce) made one relief appearance posting a 0-0 record, 20.25 ERA, and 2.25 WHIP.  He allowed three hits, three earned runs, and struck one out over 1.1 innings.

Notes:
Mexicali named Luis Garcia (former New Haven) their manager for the 2019-20 season: XEU Deportes

Herrera was told after the Caribbean Series win that they did not qualify for bonus: Panama American

Thursday, February 7, 2019

Cardinals Winter League Notebook 2-7-19: Pedro Rodriguez Strikes Out One Over One Hitless/Scoreless Inning For The Save; Allen Cordoba Singles Twice & Drives In One Run; Ivan Maldonado Strikes Out One & Allows One Run Over Six & A Third Innings

Caribbean Series:

Freddy Alvarez (Villa Clara-Las Tunas) started and pitched six innings.  He allowed three hits, one unearned run, one walk, and struck three out for the losing decision (0-1).  (p-s:71-54)(g/f:7-5)

Rangel Ravelo (Memphis-Lara) started at first base and batted third.  1-for-3 with one run and grounded into one double play.
Pedro Rodriguez (former MiLB signing-Lara) entered in the ninth and pitched one inning.  He allowed no hits or runs for the save (1).  (p-s:12-8)(g/f:2-0)

Lara beat Las Tunas 1-0
LVBP Official Site Post Game

Allen Cordoba (former Johnson City-Herrera) started in left field and moved to second base, batting third.  2-for-5 with one two-out RBI, one run, and grounded into one double play.

Yariel Gonzalez (Peoria-Santurce) started at first base and batted seventh.  0-for-3 with one walk, one strikeout, and assisted in two double plays.
Ivan Maldonado (former MiLB tryout-Santurce) started and pitched 6.1 innings.  He allowed five hits, one earned run, one walk, and struck one out.  (p-s:70-46)(g/f:8-3)
Tyler Herron (former Springfield-Santurce) entered in the seventh and pitched 1.1 innings.  He allowed three hits, three earned runs, and struck one out for the hold (1).  (p-s:24-16)(g/f:2-1)(ir-s:1-0)

Herrera beat Santurce 8-7
TV Max Deportes Post Game

Notes:
Nestor Molina (former MiLB signing-Lara) has been announced as the starter for Lara in the final game: El Emergente

Raul Valdes (former St. Louis-Estrellas) is scheduled to start Thursday: Estrellas Official Site

Cuban players wait to sign with MLB teams: El Nuevo Herald

Las Tunas will change up their batting order and add Frederich Cepeda (Sancti Spiritus-Las Tunas): Pelota Cubana Blog

Thursday's Games:
Jalisco (0-2) visits Las Tunas (1-1) @ 3:00 PM ET
Santurce (0-2) visits Estrellas (1-1) @ 8:00 PM ET