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Sunday, December 22, 2019

Cardinals Winter League Notebook 12-22-19: Harold Arauz Strikes Out Three Over Six Scoreless Innings; Rangel Ravelo Hits A Two-Run Homer; Donovan Solano Singles Twice & Drives In Two Runs

Korean Baseball Organization:

Notes:
Jamie Romak (former Memphis-SK) was named Offensive Player of the Year by the Canadian Baseball Network: CBN Official Twitter

Romak also spoke about the St. Louis signing of Kwang-Hyun Kim: CJ Nitkowski Twitter

Market expected to pick up next week for Kim Jae-Hwan (Doosan): Yonhap News Agency


Mexican Pacific League:

Ramon Urias (Memphis-Mochis) started at shortstop and batted fourth.  0-for-4 with one run, one walk, one strikeout, and assisted in two double plays.
Carlos Soto (Peoria-Mochis) entered late in the game at catcher and batted eighth.  0-for-1 with one walk and one strikeout.

Mochis beat Guasave 3-2
LMP Official Site Post Game

Niko Vasquez (former Springfield-Monterrey) started at second base and batted fifth.  1-for-3 with one run, two walks, and two strikeouts.

Efren Navarro (former Memphis-Culiacan) started as designated hitter and batted fifth.  1-for-3 with one RBI and one walk.
Mateo Gil (Johnson City-Culiacan) entered late in the game as a pinch runner and scored one run.

Culiacan beat Monterrey 3-2
LMP Official Site Post Game

Sunday's Games:
Mexicali (28-31) visits Hermosillo (34-24) @ 5:00 PM MT
Mochis (29-31) visits Guasave (24-35) @ 5:00 PM MT
Monterrey (24-35) visits Culiacan (32-27) @ 5:05 PM MT
Navojoa (22-37) visits Obregon (40-19) @ 6:10 PM CT
Jalisco (32-25) visits Mazatlan (28-32) @ 6:00 PM MT


Dominican League Round Robin:

Alberto Triunfel (former Sprignfield-Escogido) entered late in the game as a pinch hitter and batted third.  0-for-1 at the plate.
Robelys Reyes (former Springfield-Escogido) entered late in the game in left field.
Audry Perez (former St. Louis-Escogido) entered late in the game at catcher and batted sixth.  1-for-1 at the plate.

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

Licey beat Escogido 13-3

Rangel Ravelo (St. Louis-Cibaenas) started at first base and batted third.  1-for-5 with one home run, two RBIs, one run, and one strikeout.
Edmundo Sosa (St. Louis-Cibaenas) started at shortstop and batted seventh.  0-for-4 with one strikeout and one throwing error.

Aramis Garcia (former 2011 draft selection-Azucareros) started at catcher and batted seventh.  0-for-4 with one strikeout and allowed one stolen base.

Azucareros beat Cibaenas 6-5 in 10 innings

Notes:
Donovan Solano (former Memphis-Licey) talks about playing for Licey: Licey Official Site

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


Venezuelan League:

Luis Bandes (former Johnson City-La Guaira) started as designated and batted fifth.  3-for-5 with one run and one strikeout.

La Guaira beat Aragua 5-2
LVBP Official Site Post Game

Jose Garcia (former Memphis-Caracas) started at second base and batted ninth.  1-for-3 with one double, grounded into one double play, one throwing error, and assisted in one double play.
Miguel Socolovich (former St. Louis-Caracas) entered in the ninth and pitched one inning.  He allowed one hit, no runs, one walk, and struck two out for the winning decision (4-0).  (p-s:8-8)(g/f:1-0)

Caracas beat Zulia 4-3
LVBP Official Site Post Game

Ronny Cedeno (former MLB signing-Magallanes) started at second base and moved to shortstop, batting eighth.  0-for-3 with one strikeout and assisted in two double plays.
Jorge Rondon (former St. Louis-Magallanes) entered in the fifth and pitched 1.1 innings.  He allowed one hit and no runs.  (p-s:19-14)(g/f:2-1)(ir-s:3-2)

Vicente Campos (former MiLB signing-Lara) entered in the ninth and pitched one inning.  He allowed one hit and no runs for the save (1).  (p-s:9-6)(g/f:2-0)

Lara beat Magallanes 4-1
LVBP Official Site Post Game

Sunday's Games:
Zulia (23-15) visits Caracas (17-19) for a doubleheader beginning @ 1:00 PM VET
La Guaira (24-14) visits Lara (20-18) @ 4:00 PM VET
Aragua (17-21) visits Magallanes (17-20) @ 6:00 PM VET


Puerto Rican League:

Anthony Garcia (former Memphis-Carolina) started in right field and batted third.  0-for-2 with one walk.

Carolina leads Manati 2-1, suspended in fifth inning
LBPRC Official Site Post Game

Ivan Maldonado (former MiLB tryout-Caguas) started and pitched four innings.  He allowed five hits, two earned runs, one home run, two walks, and hit one batter for the losing decision (0-3).  (g/f:7-3)

Santurce beat Caguas 3-1
LBPRC Official Site

Sunday's Games:
Santurce (18-9) visits Caguas (10-15) @ 6:15 PM AST
Mayaguez (12-15) visits Carolina (15-11) @ 8:00 PM AST


Nicaraguan League Round Robin:

Sunday's Game:
Chinandega (0-0) visits Rivas (0-0) @ 4:00 PM


Panama League:

J.R. Davis (former Peoria-Metro) started at second base and batted second.  1-for-3 with one double, two runs, and two walks.
Enrique Saldana (Rule 5 selection-Metro) entered in the ninth and pitched one inning.  He allowed no hits or runs.

Metro beat Chiriqui Federals 9-7
Panama League Official Site Post Game

Harold Arauz (former Memphis-Chiriqui Astronauts) started and pitched six innings.  He allowed one hit, no runs, and struck three out.

Allen Cordoba (former Johnson City-Herrera) started in outfield and batted third.  1-for-3 with one triple and committed two errors.
Ivan Herrera (Palm Beach-Herrera) entered in the eighth and pitched to five batters.  He allowed three hits and two runs (one earned).

Chiriqui Astronauts beat Herrera 6-0
Panama League Official Site Post Game

Sunday's Games:
Chiriqui: Federals (11-6) visits Astronauts (11-6) @ 1:00 PM
Herrera (6-11) visits Metro (6-11) @ 4:00 PM


Australian Baseball League:

Jeremy Martinez (former Memphis-Brisbane) started as designated hitter and batted fourth.  0-for-2 with one run and one walk.

Brisbane beat Canberra 6-3 in game one of doubleheader

Jeremy Martinez (former Memphis-Brisbane) started at catcher and batted fourth.  1-for-3 with one run and one strikeout.

Brisbane beat Canberra 4-1 in game two of doubleheader

Mikey Reynolds (former Springfield-Adelaide) started at shortstop and batted third.  2-for-4 with one double, one run, was picked off, and assisted in one double play.

Pete Kozma (former St. Louis-Perth) started at shortstop and batted second.  0-for-4 at the plate.

Adelaide beat Perth 3-0

No Games Scheduled Until Thursday

Friday, November 8, 2019

Cardinals Winter League Notebook 11-8-19: Fernando Tatis Fired As Manager In The LIDOM; SK Re-Signed Jamie Romak; Wilfredo Tovar Singles Twice, Doubles, & Drives In Two Runs

Nippon Professional Baseball:

Notes:
Hiroshima plans to post Ryosuke Kikuchi for the MLB: NPB On Reddit Twitter


Korean Baseball Organization:

Notes:
SK re-signed Jamie Romak (former Memphis) to a one-year/$1.25M deal: Yonhap News Agency


Mexican Pacific League:

Justin Williams (Memphis-Mexicali) started in right field and batted third.  1-for-4 with one RBI, one stolen base, one strikeout, and grounded into one double play.
Xavier Scruggs (former St. Louis-Mexicali) started at first base and batted fourth.  0-for-4 with three strikeouts, one fielding error, and assisted in one double play.

Guasave beat Mexicali 7-2
LMP Official Site Post Game

Carlos Soto (Peoria-Mochis) entered late in the game at first base and batted ninth.  0-for-1 with one strikeout.

Jalisco beat Mochis 3-0
LMP Official Site Post Game

Niko Vasquez (former Springfield-Monterrey) started at shortstop and batted sixth.  1-for-3 with one home run, one two-out RBI, one run, one walk, grounded into one double play, and one caught stealing.

Irving Lopez (Springfield-Hermosillo) started at second base and batted ninth.  2-for-4 with one two-out RBI and assisted in one double play.

Monterrey beat Hermosillo 4-2
LMP Official Site Post Game

Alexis Wilson (Peoria-Culiacan) started at catcher and batted seventh.  2-for-4 with one run and grounded into one double play.

Mazatlan beat Culiacan 3-2
LMP Official Site Post Game

Friday's Games:
Obregon (12-11) visits Jalisco (15-8) @ 7:15 PM CT
Guasave (10-13) visits Monterrey (10-13) @ 7:30 PM CT
Hermosillo (14-8) visits Navojoa (8-14) @ 7:30 PM MT
Culiacan (15-8) visits Mochis (13-10) @ 7:30 PM MT
Mazatlan (10-13) visits Mexicali (7-16) @ 7:30 PM PT


Dominican League:

Edmundo Sosa (St. Louis-Cibaenas) started at shortstop and batted leadoff.  1-for-4 at the plate.
John Nogowski (Memphis-Cibaenas) started at first base and batted second.  2-for-5 with two doubles and one RBI.
Yefri Perez (former MiLB signing-Cibaenas) entered late in the game in left field and batted fourth.  0-for-2 with one run and one strikeout.
Rainel Rosario (former Springfield-Cibaenas) started as designated hitter and batted seventh.  0-for-3 with one RBI, one walk, and one strikeout.
Ronnie Williams (Springfield-Cibaenas) entered in the fourth and pitched to three batters.  He allowed two hits, three earned runs, one walk, and threw one wild pitch.  (ir-s:2-2)

Eliezer Alvarez (former Springfield-Escogido) entered late in the game in left field and batted fourth.  1-for-1 with one two-out RBI.
Julio Rodriguez (Springfield-Escogido) started at catcher and batted ninth.  1-for-3 with two runs and one walk.
Audry Perez (former St. Louis-Escogido) entered late in the game at catcher.
Mike Hauschild (former Memphis-Cibaenas) started and pitched five innings.  He allowed four hits, two runs (one earned), one walk, and hit one batter for the winning decision (1-0).  (g/f:7-3)

Escogido beat Cibaenas 11-4
LIDOM Official Site Post Game

Evan MacLane (former St. Louis-Estrellas) started and pitched 3.1 innings.  He allowed four hits, five runs (three earned), one home run, one walk, and struck one out for the losing decision (1-2).  (g/f:5-3)
Yeison Medina (former Sprignfield-Estrellas) entered in the fourth and pitched to one batter.  He allowed no hits or runs, and hit one batter. (ir-s:3-1)

Licey beat Estrellas 10-1
LIDOM Official Site Post Game

Magneuris Sierra (former St. Louis-Azucareros) started in left field and batted ninth.  1-for-4 with two strikeouts.

Azucareros beat Cibao 5-1
LIDOM Official Site Post Game

Notes:
Estrellas fired manager Fernando Tatis (former St. Louis): Listin Diario

Friday's Games:
Estrellas (5-16) visits Licey (10-11) @ 7:15 PM AST
Cibao (10-11) visits Azucareros (13-8) @ 7:30 PM AST
Escogido (15-6) visits Cibaenas (10-11) @ 7:30 PM AST


Premier 12:

Notes:
The Super Round returns on November 11th: WBSC Official Site

Juan Gonzalez (former MiLB signing-Puerto Rico MGR) did not make excuses for how the team played: El Vocero


Venezuelan League:

Kender Villegas (former Palm Beach-Margarita) started and pitched 3.2 innings.  He allowed five hits, one earned run, three walks, and struck four out for the losing decision (0-1).  (p-s:66-40)(g/f:5-0)

Lara beat Margarita 8-0
LVBP Official Site Post Game

Hector Garcia (former Johnson City-Magallanes) entered late in the game as designated hitter and batted second.  1-for-2 with one run and one strikeout.
Ronny Cedeno (former MLB signing-Magallanes) started at second base and batted third.  0-for-2 with one walk, one hit by pitch, one strikeout, and was ejected in the eighth inning.
Wilfred Vivas (former GCL-Magallanes) entered late in the game at second base.
Jorge Rondon (former St. Louis-Magallanes) entered in the eighth and pitched one inning.  He allowed three hits, two earned runs, and threw one wild pitch.  (p-s:18-12)(g/f:1-1)

Jose Garcia (former Memphis-Caracas) entered late in the game in left field and batted leadoff.  1-for-2 with one double, one RBI, two runs, and grounded into one double play.
Wilfredo Tovar (former Memphis-Caracas) started at shortstop and batted second.  3-for-5 with one double, two RBIs, and one run.

Caracas beat Magallanes 8-3
LVBP Official Site Post Game

Luis Bandes (former Johnson City-La Guaira) started as designated hitter and batted eighth.  2-for-4 with two doubles, one run, and two strikeouts.
Kristhiam Linares (former Springfield-La Guaira) entered in the seventh and pitched to one batter.  He allowed no hits or runs, and struck one out for the hold (2).  (p-s:7-4)(ir-s:2-0)

Cesar Valera (former Palm Beach-Caribes) started in centerfield and batted eighth.  1-for-4 with one RBI, one run, one sac fly, and two strikeouts.

La Guaira beat Caribes 13-11
LVBP Official Site Post Game

Friday's Games:
Zulia (2-1) visits La Guaira (2-1) @ 6:00 PM VET
Margarita (1-2) visits Aragua (2-1) @ 6:00 PM VET
Lara (2-1) visits Magallanes (1-2) @ 6:00 PM VET
Caracas (1-2) visits Caribes (1-2) @ 6:00 PM VET

Thursday, October 17, 2019

Cardinals Winter League Notebook 10-17-19: Irving Lopez Singles Twice, Doubles, & Drives In One Run; Conner Capel Singles, Doubles, Walks, & Knocks In One Run; Chris Ellis Strikes Out One Over One Hitless/Scoreless Inning For The Hold

Korean Baseball Organization Playoffs:

Jamie Romak (former Memphis-SK) started at first base and batted second.  2-for-5 at the plate.

Kiwoom beat SK 10-1


Arizona Fall League:

Conner Capel (Springfield-Glendale) started in left field and batted seventh.  2-for-3 with one double, one RBI, one run, and one walk.

Glendale beat Surprise 8-4

No Games Scheduled For Thursday


Mexican Pacific League:

Jesus Cruz (Memphis-Jalisco) entered in the sixth and pitched one inning.  He allowed no hits, two earned runs, two walks, and hit one batter for the blown save (1).  (p-s:23-12)(g/f:0-2)

Guasave beat Jalisco 6-5
LMP Official Site Post Game

Niko Vasquez (former Springfield-Monterrey) started at shortstop and batted seventh.  1-for-2 with two walks and assisted in one double play.
Chris Ellis (Memphis-Monterrey) entered in the eighth and pitcherd one inning.  He allowed no hits or runs, and struck one out for the hold (3).  (p-s:15-10)(g/f:1-0)

Monterrey beat Mexicali 2-0
LMP Official Site Post Game

Irving Lopez (Springfield-Hermosillo) started at second base and batted ninth.  3-for-4 with one double, one two-out RBI, two runs, two stolen base, one strikeout, and assisted in one double play.
Fernando Salas (former St. Louis-Hermosillo) entered in the eighth and pitched one inning.  He allowed one hit, no runs, and struck one out for the hold (2).  (p-s:10-8)(g/f:0-1)

Carlos Soto (Peoria-Mochis) started as designated hitter and batted eighth.  1-for-4 with one double and two strikeouts.
Hector Soto (Johnson City-Mochis) entered in the ninth and pitched to two batters.  He allowerd no hits or runs, one walk, and struck one out.  (p-s:8-3)

Hermosillo beat Mochis 5-2
LMP Official Site Post Game

Iker Franco (former Springfield-Obregon) entered late in the game at catcher and allowed one stolen base.

Culiacan beat Obregon 6-3
LMP Official Site Post Game

Thursday's Games:
Guasave (1-3) visits Jalisco (1-3) @ 7:15 PM CT
Mexicali (1-3) visits Monterrey (3-1) @ 7:30 PM CT
Hermosillo (3-0) visits Mochis (2-2) @ 7:30 PM MT
Culicacn (4-0) visits Obregon (2-2) @ 9:10 PM CT
Mazatlan (1-3) visits Navojoa (1-2) @ 7:30 PM MT


Dominican League:

Notes:
Winston Nicacio (former Palm Beach-Licey) started and Audry Perez (former St. Louis-Escogido) went 1-for-4 as Escogido beat Licey 3-1 in Parallel League: Licey Official Site

Thursday's Games:
Azucareros (0-4) visit Licey (1-3) @ 7:15 PM AST
Cibaenas (3-1) visits Estrellas (1-3) @ 7:30 PM AST
Escogido (4-0) visits Cibao (3-1) @ 7:30 PM AST


Premier 12 (November 2, 2019):

Notes:
Joe Girardi (former St. Louis) stepped down as manager for USA: Japan Times

Tuesday, October 15, 2019

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

Monday, October 14, 2019

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

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

Monday, September 30, 2019

Cardinals Winter League Notebook 9-30-19: Kodi Whitley Strikes Out Two Over One Scoreless Inning; Alexis Wilson Drives In One Run; Julio Rodriguez & Jake Burns On Their Offseason Plans



Mexican League Championship:

Alex Mejia (former St. Louis-Monclova) started at shortstop and batted eighth.  0-for-3 with one ground into double play 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-3 at the plate.

Yucatan beat Monclova 3-0
MiLB Official Site Post Game

No Game Scheduled For Monday


Korean Baseball Organization:

Jamie Romak (former Memphis-SK) started at first base and batted second.  0-for-3 with one run, two walks, and one stolen base.

SK beat Hanwha 6-2

Tuesday's Games:
NC (73-68-2) visits Doosan (87-55-1) @ 4:30 AM
Kiwoom (85-57-1) visits Lotte (48-92-3) @ 4:30 AM


Arizona Fall League:

Carlos Soto (Peoria-Mochis) started in right field and batted fifth.  0-for-2 with one strikeout.

Scottsdale beat Mochis 17-0

Conner Capel (Springfield-Glendale) entered late in the game in centerfield and batted second.  1-for-1 with one run.
Kodi Whitley (Memphis-Glendale) entered in the ninth and pitched one inning.  He allowed one hit, no runs, and struck two out.  (p-s:15-11)(g/f:1-0)

Salt River beat Glendale 4-3
MLB Official Site Post Game

No Games Scheduled For Monday


Mexican Pacific League (October 11, 2019):

Notes:
Ramon Mendoza (GCL-Hermosillo) doubled and scored the winning run and Alexis Wilson (Peoria-Culiacan) drove in one run as Hermosillo beat Culiacan 4-3: Hermosillo Official Site


Dominican League (Octoebr 12, 2019):

Notes:
Julio Rodriguez (Springfield-Escogido) is ready to contribute: Escogido Official Site


Australian Baseball League (November 21, 2019):

Notes:
Jake Burns (MiLB signing-Sydney) talks about his dream to play in MLB: ABL Official Site

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 28, 2019

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

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

Friday, September 27, 2019

Cardinals Winter League Notebook 9-27-19: St. Louis Signs Jake Burns; Kodi Whitley Strikes Out Two Over One Scoreless Inning For The Save; Alejandro Mejia Singles

Puerto Rican Double-A League Playoffs:

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


Mexican League Championship:

Friday's Game:
Monclova (1-1) visits Yucatan (1-1) @ 9:00 PM ET


Nippon Professional Baseball:

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

Chunichi beat Hiroshima 4-1

Saturday's Games:
Hanshin (66-68-6) visits Yokohama (71-68-3) @ 1:00 AM ET
Yomiuri (77-63-2) visits Yakult 58-82-2) @ 5:00 AM ET
Softbank (76-61-4) visits Orix (60-75-6) @ 5:00 AM ET


Korean Baseball Organization:

Carlos Peguero (former Memphis-LG) started in left field and batted third.  0-for-3 with two strikeouts.

NC beat LG 3-0

Jamie Romak (former Memphis-SK) started at first base and batted fifth.  0-for-2 with one run and two walks.

SK beat Samsung 4-0

Satruday's Games:
Hanwha (58-83) visits Doosan (85-55-1) @ 3:00 AM
LG (78-62-1) visits Kia (61-80-2) @ 3:00 AM
NC (73-67-2) visits KT (69-71-2) @ 3:00 AM
SK (86-54-1) visits Samsung (59-82-1) @ 3:00 AM
Kiwoom (84-57-1) visits Lotte (49-80-3) @ 3:00 AM


Arizona Fall League:

Elehuris Montero (Springfield-Glendale) started as designated hitter and batted seventh.  0-for-3 with one run, one hit by pitch, and two strikeouts.
Roel Ramirez (Memphis-Glendale) entered in the eighth and pitched one inning.  He allowed two hits, one earned run, and struck two out for the hold (1).  (p-s:13-12)(g/f:1-0)
Kodi Whitley (Memphis-Glendale) entered in the ninth and pitched one inning.  He allowed one hit, no runs, and struck two out for the save (2).  (p-s:17-15)(g/f:0-1)

Glendale beat Salt River 5-4
MLB Official Site Post Game

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


Mexican Pacific League (October 11, 2019):

Notes:
Jesus Cruz (Memphis-Jalisco) reported to Jalisco camp: Jalisco Official Twitter and Jalisco Official Twitter


Dominican League (October 12, 2019):

Notes:
Ronnie Belliard (former St. Louis-Licey) reported to Licey camp and will serve as assistant manager: Licey Official Site

Johan Mieses (Springfield-Azucareros) reported to Azucareros camp: Azucareros Official Twitter

Jose Leger (St. Louis coach/scout-Escogido coach) talks about leading Escogido camp: Escogido Official Twitter


Nicaraguan League (November 15, 2019):

Notes:
Isaac Silva (former Johnson City-Leon) was invited to Leon camp: LBPN Official Site


Australian Baseball League (November 21, 2019):

Notes:
St. Louis signed 16-year old Australian catcher Jake Burns (Sydney): ABL Official Site

Wednesday, September 25, 2019

Cardinals Winter League Notebook 9-25-19: Seth Elledge Strikes Out Two Over One Hitless/Scoreless Innings For The Hold; Zach Phillips Strikes Out One Of Two Batters & Holds One Inherited Runner On Base For The Hold; Giovanny Gallegos & Julio Rodriguez On Extreme Fatigue List



Mexican League Championship:

Xavier Scruggs (former St. Louis-Yucatan) started in right field and moved to first base, batting fifth.  0-for-4 with one strikeout.

Alex Mejia (former St. Louis-Monclova) started at shortstop and batted second.  0-for-4 with two strikeouts and assisted in one double play.
Zach Phillips (former Memphis-Monclova) entered in the sixth and pitched to two batters.  He allowed no hits or runs, and struck one out fro the hold (1).  (p-s:9-6)(g/f:0-1)(ir-s:1-0)

Yucatan beat Monclova 5-4
MiLB Official Site Post Game

Wednesday's Game:
Yucatan (1-0) visits Monclova (0-1) @ 8:30 PM ET


Nippon Professional Baseball:

Jamie Romak (former Memphis-SK) started at first base and batted second.  1-for-4 with one strikeout.

SK beat Samsung 1-0

Thursday's Games:
Hanwha (57-83) visits NC (72-66-2) @ 4:30 AM
Kia (60-80-2) visits Lotte (48-89-3) @ 4:30 AM
LG (77-61-1) visits KT (69-70-2) @ 4:30 AM
Doosan (84-55-1) visits Samsung (59-80-1) @ 4:30 AM


Arizona Fall League:

Conner Capel (Springfield-Glendale) started in centerfield and batted sixth.  1-for-4 with one run and one walk.
Seth Elledge (Memphis-Glendale) entered in the seventh and pitched one inning.  He allowed no hits or runs, and struck two out for the hold (1).  (p-s:11-7)

Glendale beat Mexicali 7-2
MLB Official Site Post Game

Irving Lopez (Springfield-Hermosillo) started at second base and batted second.  1-for-4 with one double, one run, one strikeout, and assisted in one double play.
Ramon Mendoza (GCL-Hermosillo) entered late in the game at third base.

Salt River beat Hermosillo 4-1

Wednesday's Game:
Mexicali (0-1) visits Scottsdale (3-3) @ 6:30 PM MST
Mochis (0-0) visits Mesa (3-3) @ 6:30 PM MST
Peoria (3-3) visits Surprise (5-1) @ 6:30 PM MST
Salt River (3-3) visits Glendale (2-4) @ 6:30 PM MST


Mexican Pacific League (October 11, 2019):

Notes:
Alexis Wilson (Peoria-Culiacan) reported to Culiacan camp: LMP Official Site

Giovanny Gallegos (St. Louis-Obregon) is on the Extreme Fatigue List: Revista Strikeout Twitter


Dominican League (October 12, 2019):

Notes:
Francisco Pena (former St. Louis-Cibaenas) reported to Cibaenas camp: Cibaenas Official Site

Julio Rodriguez (Springfield-Escogido) is on the Extreme Fatigue List: Victor Baez Twitter

Cibaenas will face Escogido on October 4, 2019 as a benefit for Carlos Martinez (St. Louis-Cibaenas) foundation: Listin Diario

Tuesday, September 24, 2019

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

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

Friday, September 20, 2019

Cardinals Winter League Notebook 9-20-19: Brandon Dickson Pitched One Hitless/Scoreless Inning For The Save; Kodi Whitley Strikes Out One Over One Scoreless Inning; Roel Ramirez Pitched One Hitless/Scoreless Inning



Mexican League Playoffs:

Alex Mejia (former St. Louis-Monclova) started at shortstop and moved to third base, batting second.  1-for-4 with one run, one strikeout, grounded into one double play, and assisted in one double play.

Monclova beat Tijuana 7-2
MiLB Official Site Post Game

No Games Scheduled For Friday


Nippon Professional Baseball:

Brandon Dickson (former St. Louis-Orix) entered in the ninth and pitched one inning.  He allowed no hits or runs for the save (17).  (p-s:11-6)

Orix beat Chiba Lotte 11-8

Saturday's Games:
Hiroshima (69-68-3) visits Hanshin (63-68-6) @ 1:00 AM ET
Chiba Lotte (67-68-4) visits Orix (58-71-6) @ 1:00 AM ET
Nippon Ham (62-70-5) visits Softbank (74-59-4) @ 1:00 AM ET
Yomiuri (74-61-2) visits Yokohama (70-65-3) @ 4:00 AM ET
Chunichi (65-69-2) visits Yakult (57-79-2) @ 5:00 AM ET
Seibu (78-59-1) visits Rakuten (67-67-4) @ 5:00 AM ET


Korean Baseball Organization:

Jacob Wilson (former Memphis-Lotte) entered late in the game as a pinch hitter and batted third.  0-for-1 with one strikeout.

KT beat Lotte 7-0

Jamie Romak (former Memphis-SK) started at first base and batted fourth.  0-for-4 with two strikeouts.

Kiwoom beat SK 5-1

Saturday's Games:
Kia (59-78-2) visits Doosan (82-54) @ 3:00 AM
NC (71-65-1) visits Lotte (48-87-3) @ 3:00 AM
SK (84-53-1) visits Hanwha (55-83) @ 3:00 AM
Samsung (57-79-1) visits KT (67-69-2) @ 3:00 AM


Arizona Fall League:

Conner Capel (Springfield-Glendale) started in centerfield and batted leadoff.  0-for-3 with one walk, one hit by pitch, and one caught stealing.
Elehuris Montero (Springfield-Glendale) started at third base and batted seventh.  0-for-2 with one run, two walks, and one throwing error.
Ivan Herrera (Palm Beach-Glendale) started at catcher and batted eighth.  0-for-4 with one strikeout and threw out one of four base runners.
Roel Ramirez (Memphis-Glendale) entered in the third and pitched one inning.  He allowed one hit and no runs.  (p-s:13-8)(g/f:2-1)
Kodi Whitley (Memphis-Glendale) entered in the sixth and pitched one inning.  He allowed one hit, no runs, and struck one out.  (p-s:16-10)(g/f:1-0)

Peoria beat Glendale 10-3

Friday's Games:
Glendale (0-2) visits Scottsdale (2-0) @ 6:30 PM MST - Griffin Roberts (Palm Beach) is schedueld to start for Glendale
Peoria (2-0) visits Mesa (0-2) @ 6:30 PM MST
Salt River (1-1) visits Surprise (1-1) @ 6:30 PM MST


Mexican Pacific League (October 11, 2019:

Notes:
Hector Hernandez (former Palm Beach-Santurce) will pitch for Guasave this fall/winter: LMP Official Site


Dominican League (October 12, 2019):

Notes:
Jayson Aquino (former waiver claim-Licey) reported to Licey camp: Licey Official Site

Leonardo Taveras (Palm Beach-Cibaenas), Rainel Rosario (former Springfield-Cibaenas), and Yefri Perez (former MiLB signing-Cibaenas) reported to Cibaenas camp: Bengaleses


Puerto Rican League (November 15, 2019):

Notes:
Misael Siverio (Caguas) will return for another season with Caguas): LBPRC Official Site

Thursday, September 19, 2019

Cardinals Winter League Notebook 9-19-19: Jamie Romak Singles Twice, Homers Twice, & Drives In Three Runs In Doubleheader; Alejandro Mejia Doubles & Knocks In One Run; Alex Mejia Collects Three Singles



Mexican League Playoffs:

Alex Mejia (former St. Louis-Monclova) started at shortstop and batted second.  3-for-4 with one strikeout and assisted in two double plays.

Monclova beat Tijuana 4-3

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

Yucatan beat Mexico 4-1
MiLB Official Site Post Game

Thursday's Game:
Tijuana (2-2) visits Monclova (2-2) @ 8:30 PM ET


Nippon Professional Baseball:

Alejandro Mejia (former DSL-Hiroshima) started at third base and moved to first, batting sixth.  1-for-5 with one double and one RBI.

Yokohama beat Hiroshima 11-8

Friday's Games:
Yomiuri (73-61-2) visits Yokohama (70-64-3) @ 5:00 AM ET
Rakuten (67-66-4) visits Seibu (77-59-1) @ 5:00 AM ET
Chiba Lotte (67-67-4) visits Orix (57-71-6) @ 5:00 AM ET
Nippon Ham (62-69-5) visits Softbank (73-59-4) @ 5:00 AM ET


Korean Baseball Organization:

Jamie Romak (former Memphis-SK) started at third base and batted fifth.  2-for-4 with one home run, two RBIs, one run, and two strikeouts.

Doosan beat SK 6-4 in game one of doubleheader

Jamie Romak (former Memphis-SK) started at first base and batted fifth.  2-for-3 with one home run, one RBI, and two runs.

Doosan beat SK 7-3 in game two of doubleheader

Carlos Peguero (former Memphis-LG) started as designated hitter and batted sixth.  2-for-5 with two strikeouts.

NC beat LG 5-3

Friday's Games:
Kia (59-77-2) visits Doosan (81-54) @ 4:30 AM
KT (66-69-2) visits Lotte (48-84-3) @ 4:30 AM
Samsung (57-78-1) visits Hanwha (54-83) @ 4:30 AM
Kiwoom (83-56-1) visits SK (84-52-1) @ 4:30 AM


Arizona Fall League:

Conner Capel (Springfield-Glendale) started in left field and batted seventh.  1-for-3 and one outfield assist.

Surprise beat Glendale 4-2
MLB Official Site Post Game

Thursday's Games:
Mesa (0-1) visits Salt River (0-1) @ 6:30 PM MST
Peoria (1-0) visits Glendale (0-1) @ 6:30 PM MST
Scottsdale (1-0) visits Surprise (1-0) @ 6:30 PM MST


Mexican Pacific League (October 11, 2019):

Notes:
Iker Franco (former Springfield-Obregon) reported to Obregon camp: Obregon Official Site

Edgar Manzo (DSL-Jalisco) reported to Jalisco camp: Jalisco Official Twitter


Dominican League (October 12, 2019):

Notes:
Angel Rondon (Springfield), Leonardo Taveras (Palm Beach), Juan Nicasio (former St. Louis), and Carlos Martinez (St. Louis) have all been invited to Cibaenas camp: Cibaenas Official Site

Andy Pacheco (Santiago-Cibao League) died in a traffic accident: El Caribe


Puerto Rican League (November 15, 2019):

Notes:
Jose Leon (former Palm Beach-Caguas) was named hitting coach and Kiko Calero (former St. Louis-Caguas) will be returning as Caguas pitching coach: El Nuevo Dia


Asia Winter League (November 23, 2019):

Notes:
CPBL announced schedule for 2019-20 season: CPBL Stats

Monday, November 12, 2018

Cardinals Winter League Notebook 11-12-18: Ramon Urias Singles Twice, Homers, & Drives In Four Runs; Iker Franco Doubles & Hits A Three-Run Homer; Albert Pujols Recognized In The Dominican Hall Of Fame



Korean Baseball Organization Championship:

Jamie Romak (former Memphis-SK) started at first base and batted fourth.  0-for-5 with one RBI and two strikeouts.

SK beat Doosan 5-4 in 13 innings
Yonhap News Agency Post Game
SK wins the championship winning four of six games


Arizona Fall League:

Stats:
Andy Young (Memphis-Surprise) has played in 17 games going 19-for61 (.311) with four doubles, one triple, three home runs, 13 RBIs, 34 total bases, 11 runs, 12 walks, one stolen base, 15 strikeouts, .427 OBP, .557 SLG, and .984 OPS.
Tommy Edman (Memphis-Surprise) has played in nine games going 8-for-32 (.250) with two doubles, three RBIs, ten total bases, three runs, ten walks, five stolen bases, five strikeouts, one caught stealing, .432 OBP, .313 SLG, and .744 OPS.
Lane Thomas (Memphis-Surprise) has played in 18 games going 13-for-55 (.236) with one home run, seven RBIs, 16 total bases, eight runs, 11 walks, eight stolen bases, 18 strikeouts, one caught stealing, .348 OBP, .291 SLG, and .639 OPS.
Jeremy Martinez (Springfield-Surprise) has played in 11 games going 8-for-35 (.229) with one double, two RBIs, nine total bases, two runs, eight walks, five strikeouts, .400 OBP, .257 SLG, and .657 OPS.

Evan Kruczynski (Springfield-Surprise) has made five starts posting a 2-1 record, 1.37 ERA, and 1.47 WHIP.  He's allowed 20 hits, nine runs (three earned), one home run, nine walks, hit one batter, and struck 17 out over 19.2 innings.
Rob Kaminsky (former Palm Beach-Glendale) has made eight relief appearances posting a 2-0 record, 2.16 ERA, and 1.20 WHIP.  He's allowed seven hits, two earned runs, three walks, hit one batter, and struck 12 out over 8.1 innings.
Connor Jones (Springfield-Surprise) has made eight appearances (one start) posting a 0-0 record, 4.73 ERA, 1.58 WHIP, and one hold.  He's allowed 15 hits, seven earned runs, six walks, and struck 14 out over 13.1 innings.
Will Latcham (Memphis-Surprise) has made nine relief appearances posting a 0-1 record, 10.45 ERA, 1.94 WHIP, and one hold.  He's allowed 12 hits, 12 earned runs, two home runs, eight walks, and struck six out over 10.1 innings.
Conner Greene (Memphis-Surprise) has made eight relief appearances posting a 0-2 record, 14.09 ERA, 3.65 WHIP, one hold, and one save.  He's allowed 13 hits, 15 runs (12 earned), one home run, 15 walks, and struck five out over 7.2 innings.

Monday's Games:
Mesa (13-12) visits Glendale (10-16) @ 12:35 PM MST
Salt River (15-11) visits Peoria (18-8) @ 12:35 PM MST
Surprise (10-16) visits Scottsdale (11-14) @ 12:35 PM MST


Mexican Pacific League:

Kevin Medrano (former 2011 draft selection-Jalisco) started in left field and batted fifth.  1-for-4 with one strikeout.
Niko Vasquez (former Springfield-Jalisco) started at first base and batted eighth.  1-for-3 at the plate.

Colin Walsh (former Springfield-Mexicali) started at third base and batted seventh.  0-for-1 with one run, three walks, and one strikeout.

Mexicali beat Jalisco 7-0
LMP Official Site Post Game

Cedric Hunter (former Memphis-Hermosillo) started in right field and batted fifth.  1-for-3 with one walk and one caught stealing.

Navojoa beat Hermosillo 6-1
LMP Official Site Post Game

Iker Franco (former Springfield-Obregon) started at catcher and batted ninth.  2-for-3 with one double, one home run, three RBIs, two runs, and allowed one stolen base.
Maikel Cleto (former St. Louis-Obregon) entered in the seventh and pitched one inning.  He allowed no hits or runs, one walk, threw one wild pitch, and struck one out.  (p-s:23-15)(g/f:0-1)

Obregon beat Culiacan 9-5
LMP Official Site Post Game

Ramon Urias (Memphis-Mochis) started at second base and moved to third, batting fourth.  3-for-4 with one home run, four RBIs (three ww/two-outs), one run, one sacrifice, and one stolen base.

Mochis beat Mazatlan 8-5
LMP Official Site Post Game

No Games Scheduled For Monday


Venezuelan League:

Will Changarotty (State College-Zulia) entered in the second and pitched three innings.  He allowed three hits, three earned runs, two walks (one intentional), and struck two out for the losing decision (0-1).  (p-s:39-25)(g/f:3-2)

La Guaira beat Zulia 4-2 in game two of doubleheader
LVBP Official Site Post Game

Imeldo Diaz (State College-Margarita) started at shortstop and batted sixth.  2-for-4, one throwing error, and assisted in two double plays.
Dennis Ortega (Peoria-Margarita) started at catcher and batted ninth.  0-for-3 with one walk, one strikeout, and grounded into one double play.
Kender Villegas (former Palm Beach-Margarita) entered in the eighth and pitched two innings.  He allowed two hits, one earned run, one intentional walk, and struck one out for the losing decision (0-1).  (p-s:27-18)(g/f:1-1)(ir-s:2-0)

Ronny Cedeno (former St. Louis signing-Magallanes) started at second base and batted second.  0-for-3 with one walk, one sacrifice, one strikeout, and assisted in two double plays.
Rayder Ascanio (Peoria-Magallanes) started at shortstop and batted ninth.  0-for-3 with one sacrifice and grounded into one double play.
Pedro Rodriguez (former MiLB signing-Magallanes) entered in the ninth and pitched one inning.  He allowed one hit, no runs, and struck one out.  (p-s:12-8)(g/f:1-0)

Magallanes beat Margarita 3-2 in 10 innings in game one of doubleheader
LVBP Official Site Post Game

Johny Celis (former MiLB tryout-Margarita) started as designated hitter and batted fifth.  0-for-2 with one run, two walks, one strikeout, and grounded into one double play.
Imeldo Diaz (State College-Margarita) started at third base and batted sixth.  1-for-4 with one RBI, one run, and assisted in one double play.

Ronny Cedeno (former St. Louis signing-Magallanes) started at second base and batted second.  0-for-3 and assisted in one double play.
Rayder Ascanio (Peoria-Magallanes) started at shortstop.
Jorge Rondon (former St. Louis-Magallanes) entered in the fifth and pitched to two batters.  He allowed two hits, two earned runs, and threw one wild pitch.  (p-s:11-7)(ir-s:3-3)

Margarita beat Magallanes 7-0 in game two of doubleheader
LVBP Official Site Post Game

Wilfredo Tovar (Memphis free agent-Caracas) started at shortstop and batted leadoff.  0-for-3 and one fielding error.
Leobaldo Pina (former Springfield-Caracas) started at third base and batted ninth.  0-for-4 at the plate.

Ildemaro Vargas (former Springfield-Lara) started at second base and moved to centerfield, batting leadoff.  2-for-6 with one RBI and two runs.

Lara beat Caracas 14-3
LVBP Official Site Post Game

Rafael Ortega (former Memphis-Caribes) started in centerfield and batted leadoff.  1-for-2 with one walk and two caught stealing.
Cesar Valera (former Palm Beach-Caribes) started at second base and batted third.  1-for-3 with one strikeout.
Hunter Cervenka (MiLB signing-Caribes) entered in the sixth and pitched to three batters.  He allowed one hit, no runs, one walk, and struck one out for the hold (4).  (p-s:15-8)

Caribes beat Aragua 2-0 in game one of doubleheader

Gabriel Lino (former Memphis-Aragua) started at catcher and batted seventh.  0-for-4 with one walk and one strikeout.

Rafael Ortega (former Memphis-Caribes) started in centerfield and batted leadoff.  1-for-4 with one double.
Cesar Valera (former Palm Beach-Caribes) started at shortstop and moved to left field, batting third.  0-for-4 with one run, one walk, and two strikeouts.
Jose Godoy (Palm Beach-Caribes) entered late in the game at catcher and batted ninth.  2-for-2 and allowed one stolen base.

Aragua beat Caribes 5-4 in 10 innings in game two of doubleheader
LVBP Official Site Post Game

Notes:
Anthony Garcia (former Memphis-Caracas) will leave Venezuela to begin training with Carolina and Wilfredo Tovar was injured in Sunday's game: LVBP Official Site

Monday's Game:
Aragua (10-14) visits Caribes (10-15) @ 5:00 PM VST


Venezuelan Parallel League:

Stats:
Carlos Talavera (former Johnson City-Aragua B) has played in 16 games going 18-for-44 (.409) with two doubles, one triple, one home run, eight RBIs, 25 total bases, five runs, 11 walks, three stolen bases, six strikeouts, grounded into one double play, .527 OBP, and .568 SLG.

Monday's Games:
Aragua B (5-11-2) visits Philadelphia (5-13-1) @ 10:00 AM VST
Boston (9-4-1) visits Aragua (10-8) @ 10:00 AM VST


Dominican League:

Rainel Rosario (former Springfield-Cibaenas) entered late in the game as designated hitter and batted fourth.  0-for-1 at the plate.
Francisco Pena (St. Louis free agent-Cibaenas) started at catcher and batted ninth.  2-for-3 with one strikeout.
MGR Lino Rivera (former Arkansas-Cibaenas) was ejected in the eighth inning.

Genesis Cabrera (Memphis-Licey) entered in the eighth and pitched to two batters.  He allowed no hits or runs, and struck two out for the hold (6).  (ir-s:1-0)

Licey beat Cibaenas 1-0
LIDOM Official Site Post Game

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

Escogido beat Cibao 6-4
LIDOM Official Site Post Game

Audry Perez (former St. Louis-Estrellas) started at catcher and batted fifth.  0-for-3 with one ground into double play.

Estrellas beat Cibao 1-0
LIDOM Official Site Post Game

Notes:
Albert Pujols (former St. Louis-Cibao) was recognized at Dominican Sports Hall of Fame: El Caribe

No Games Scheduled For Monday


MLB-NPB All-Star Challenge:

Notes:
Players placed wreaths at the Hiroshima Peace Memorial Park: Japan Times

Tuesday's Game:
Samurai Japan (2-1) visits MLB (1-2) @ 4:30 AM ET


Panama League:

Notes:
Allen Cordoba (former Johnson City-Urraca) is scheduled to play this winter: Bill Center Twitter

Wednesday, November 7, 2018

Cardinals Winter League Notebook 11-7-18: Jamie Romak Hits Three-Run & Solo Home Runs; Andy Young Singles, Doubles, Walks, & Drives In Two Runs; Maikel Cleto Strikes Out Two & Holds Two Inherited Runners On Base Over Two & Two-Thirds Scoreless Innings

Korean Baseball Organization Championship:

Jamie Romak (former Memphis-SK) started at first base and batted fourth.  2-for-3 with two home runs, four RBIs, two runs, one walk, and one strikeout.

SK beat Doosan 7-2
Yonhap News Agency Post Game

Thursday's Games:
Doosan (1-2) visits SK (2-1) @ 3:30 AM


Arizona Fall League:

Andy Young (Memphis-Surprise) started as designated hitter and batted sixth.  2-for-4 with one double, two RBIs, two runs, one walk, and grounded into one double play.

Surprise beat Glendale 10-1
MLB Official Site Post Game

Wednesday's Games:
Scottsdale (10-12) visits Surprise (9-14) @ 12:35 PM MST
Glendale (9-14) visits Mesa (10-12) @ 6:35 PM MST
Peoria (15-8) visits Salt River (15-8) visits 6:35 PM MST


Mexican Pacific League:

Kevin Medrano (former 2011 draft selection-Jalisco) started in centerfield and batted seventh.  2-for-3 with one run and one walk.
Niko Vasquez (former Springfield-Jalisco) started at first base and batted eighth.  1-for-4 with one home run, two RBIs, one run, one strikeout, and assisted in one double play.
Joe Colon (former MiLB signing-Jalisco) entered in the eighth and pitched to three batters.  He allowed no hits or runs, one walk, and struck one out.  (p-s:14-7)(g/f:1-0)

Jalisco beat Mazatlan 9-5
LMP Official Site Post Game

Colin Walsh (former Springfield-Mexicali) entered late in the game at third base and batted ninth.  1-for-1 at the plate.

John Nogowski (Springfield-Obregon) started at first base and batted fifth.  0-for-6 with two strikeouts and assisted in two double plays.
Maikel Cleto (former St. Louis-Obregon) entered in the ninth and pitched 2.2 innings.  He allowed no hits or runs, one walk, and struck two out.  (p-s:33-21)(g/f:1-1)(ir-s:2-0)

Obregon beat Mexicali 3-2 in 15 innings
LMP Official Site Post Game

Ramon Urias (Memphis-Mochis) started at second base and batted fourth.  2-for-5 with one double, one two-out RBI, one run, one strikeout, one throwing error, and assisted in one double play.

Mochis beat Navojoa 9-7
LMP Official Site Post Game

Irving Lopez (Palm Beach-Hermosillo) entered late in the game as a pinch runner.
Cedric Hunter (former Memphis-Hermosillo) started in left field and batted seventh.  0-for-3 with one RBI, one sac fly, and one strikeout.

Culiacan beat Hermosillo 6-3
LMP Official Site Post Game

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


Venezuelan League:

Wilfredo Tovar (Memphis free agent-Caracas) started at shortstop and batted leadoff.  3-for-4 with one two-out RBI, one run, one walk, and one caught stealing.
Anthony Garcia (former Memphis-Caracas) started in left field and batted seventh.  0-for-4 with one ground into double play.

Zulia beat Caracas 8-5
LVBP Official Site Post Game

Dennis Ortega (Peoria-Margarita) started at catcher and batted ninth.  1-for-3 with one sacrifice and one strikeout.

Margarita beat Aragua 4-0
LVBP Official Site Post Game

Notes:
La Guaira traded Johny Celis (former MiLB tryout) to Margarita: LVBP Official Site

Jorge Rondon (former St. Louis-Magallanes) was added to the Magallanes active roster: El Emergente

Kender Villegas (former Palm Beach-Margarita) was added to the Margarita active roster: El Emergente

Wednesday's Games:
Margarita (12-9) visits Caracas (13-8) @ 5:00 PM VET
Magallanes (9-10) visits Caribes (7-14) @ 5:00 PM VET
Zulia (11-9) visits Aragua (8-11) @ 6:00 PM VET
La Guaira (7-12) visits Lara (14-8) @ 6:00 PM VET


Venezuelan Parallel League:

Carlos Talavera (former Johnson City-Aragua B) started in right field and batted sixth.  3-for-5 with one double and one RBI.

Philadelphia and Aragua B tied 4-4 after 10 innings
Official Site Post Game

Wednesday's Games:
Philadelphia (4-11-1) visits Los Angeles (7-4-1) @ 10:00 AM VET
Aragua (9-6) visits Aragua B (5-8-1) @ 10:00 AM VET


Dominican League:

Yefri Perez (former MiLB signing-Cibeanas) entered late in the game as designated hitter and scored one run.
Francisco Pena (St. Louis free agent-Cibaenas) started at catcher and batted ninth.  0-for-3 with one walk and two strikeouts.

Cibaenas beat Azucareros 5-1
LIDOM Official Site Post Game

Wednesday's Games:
Azucareros (9-10) visits Licey (6-13) @ 6:15 PM AST
Escogido (10-9) visits Estrellas (9-10) @ 6:30 PM AST
Cibao (12-7) visits Cibaenas (11-8) @ 7:00 PM AST


Puerto Rican League (November 15, 2018):

Notes:
Joe Colon (former MiLB signing-Jalisco) is expected to join Santurce: El Nuevo Dia

Ramon Vazquez (former Memphis-Santurce MGR) will report on Saturday: El Vocero