Cardinals Winter League Notebook 10-7-19: Elehuris Montero Singles & Drives In One Run; Yoshitomo Tsutsugo To Be Posted For MLB; Pedro Manuel Leon Defects From Cuba

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Nippon Professional Baseball Climax Series:

Notes:
Yokohama will post Yoshitomo Tsutsugo (Yokohama) for the MLB: NPB On Reddit Twitter


Korean Baseball Organization Playoffs:

Carlos Peguero (former Memphis-LG) entered late in the game as a pinch hitter and batted third.  One walk at the plate.

Kiwoom beat LG 5-4 in 10 innings

No Game Scheduled For Tuesday


Cuban League:

Notes:
21-year old outfielder Pedro Manual Leon has defected: Pelota Cubana Blog

Seven players are expected to play in Nicaragua this winter: Pelota Cubana Blog


Arizona Fall League:

Conner Capel (Springfield-Glendale) started in centerfield and batted third.  0-for-4 with one run and one walk.
Elehuris Montero (Springfield-Glendale) started at third base and batted sixth.  1-for-5 with one two-out RBI and one strikeout.

Scottsdale beat Glendale 6-5
MLB Official Site Post Game

No Games Scheduled For Monday


Dominican League (October 12, 2019):

Hanley Ramirez (former Cleveland-Licey) is set to play for Licey in November: Licey Official Site

Hunter Cervenka (former Memphis-Cibaenas) and Edmundo Sosa (St. Louis-Cibaenas) are expected to join Cibaenas soon: Cibaenas Official Site

Audry Perez (former St. Louis-Escogido) went 2-for-3 as Escogido and U Of Louisville tied 4-4: Escogido Official Twitter


Puerto Rican League (November 15, 2019):

Notes:
The league will have five teams this winter: LBPRC Official Site

Cardinals Winter League Notebook 10-4-19: Evan MacLane Strikes Out Three Over Two Scoreless Innings; Chris Ellis Set To Pitch In Mexico; Hector Villalobos & Jose Calero Preseason Work In Mexico

Evan MacLane abrió hoy el juego de fogueos, por nuestro equipo Vs. @EscogidoBBClub . Tuvo 2.0 IP en blanco de 2 H, con 3 K. No concedió BB, en preparación para el torneo de @LIDOMRD que comenzará el 12 de octubre. El juego lo ganó el Escogido (6-1). #juntospormás. pic.twitter.com/kSxPdtPi45

— EOBASEBALLCLUB (@EOBASEBALLCLUB) October 3, 2019

Nippon Professional Baseball:

Notes:
Chunichi will not bring Daisuke Matsuzaka (Chunichi) next season: NPB On Reddit Twitter

Yomiuri plans to keep hold of Hisashi Iwakuma (Yomiuri) and Hiroyuki Nakajima (Yomiuri): NPB On Reddit Twitter


Arizona Fall League:

Friday's Games:
Glendale (3-9) visits Surprise (9-3) @ 12:30 PM MST
Peoria (7-5) visits Salt River (8-4) @ 12:30 PM MST
Scottsdale (6-6) visits Mesa (6-6) @ 6:30 PM MST


Mexican Pacific League:

Notes:
Hector Villalobos (State College-Mochis) threw an inning as Mochis and Hermosillo tied 3-3: LMP Official Site

Jose Calero (former Johnson City-Jalisco) started but the game was called in the fourth as Mazatlan was leading 3-1 over Jalisco: LMP Official Site

Chris Ellis (Memphis-Monterrey) has signed on to pitch for Monterrey: LMP Official Site


Dominican League:

Notes:
Evan MacLane (former St. Louis-Estrellas) tossed two scoreless innings and struck three out as Escogido beat Estrellas 6-1: Estrellas Official Site

Cardinals Winter League Notebook 10-2-19: Alex Mejia Singles Twice & Drives In One Run; Seth Elledge & Zach Phillips Each Strikes Out Two Over One Scoreless Inning; Xavier Scruggs Singles Twice

Alex Mejia - Acereros de Monclova

Mexican League Championship:

Xavier Scruggs (former St. Louis-Yucatan) started in right field and batted seventh.  2-for-4 with one run.

Alex Mejia (former St. Louis-Monclova) started 2-for-4 with one RBI, one strikeout, and one caught stealing.
Zach Phillips (former Memphis-Monclova) entered in the sixth and pitched one inning.  He allowed one hit, no runs, one intentional walk, and struck two out.  (p-s:12-9)(g/f:1-0)(ir-s:1-0)

Monclova beat Yucatan 6-2
MiLB Official Site Post Game

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


Nippon Professional Baseball:

Notes:
Roki Sasaki declared for the NPB draft: Japan Times


Arizona Fall League:

Conner Capel (Springfield-Glendale) started in right field and batted fifth.  1-for-4 with one strikeout and one caught stealing.
Seth Elledge (Memphis-Glendale) entered in the ninth and pitched one inning.  He allowed one hit, no runs, and struck two out.  (p-s:19-11)

Mesa beat Glendale 4-0
MLB Official Site Post Game

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


Dominican League (October 12, 2019):

Notes:
Evan MacLane (former St. Louis-Estrellas) reported to Estrellas camp: Estrellas Official Twitter

Alberto Rosario (former St. Louis-Estrellas) reported to Estrellas camp: Estrellas Official Twitter

Felix Jose (former St. Louis-Estrellas coach) reported to Estrellas camp: Estrellas Official Twitter

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

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

— Jacob Zweiback (@TheReelJZ) September 21, 2019

Mexican League Championship:

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


Nippon Professional Baseball:

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


Arizona Fall League:

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

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

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


Dominican League (October 12, 2019):

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


Premier 12 (November 2, 2019):

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


Caribbean Series (February 1, 2020):

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

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

Puerto Rican Double-A League Playoffs:

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

Maunabo beat Vega Alta 9-3

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


Mexican League Championship:

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

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

Yucatan beat Monclova 3-2
MiLB Official Site Post Game

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


Nippon Professional Baseball:

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

Orix beat Softbank 5-1

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

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


Korean Baseball Organization:

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

Doosan beat LG 3-0

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

SK beat Hanwha 2-0

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


Arizona Fall League:

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

Peoria beat Glendale 9-4

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

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

Congratulations to Blue Sox' own Jake Burns, who has become the latest Aussie to sign with an MLB organisation.

Jake penned a deal with the St Louis Cardinals!

FULL STORY: https://t.co/l7GFiKMkpD#RiseTogether #BlueSoxAbroad pic.twitter.com/J5igSuCOHr

— Sydney Blue Sox (@SydneyBlueSox) September 27, 2019

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

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

The 43rd overall pick out of Wake Forest last year, 6’3” righty Griffin Roberts is showing off a great slider tonite. Owns Nick Maton with this one 3-2. Sinking fastball has been 89-91 mph, mixing an 85 mph change in too 👌@Griff_Roberts pic.twitter.com/iCrfuBIQnl

— Jacob Zweiback (@TheReelJZ) September 21, 2019

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

Cardinals Winter League Notebook 10-10-18: Jamie Romak Singles, Walks, Homers Twice, & Drives In Seven Runs; Andy Young Triples & Knocks In One Run; Arturo Reyes Named Hermosillo Opening Day Starter

Swing of the day #2: SK's Jamie Romak cracks his 42nd HR of the year (a Grand Salami) https://t.co/3O8ibddiH9 #KBO

— Roderick Crowley (@RoderickCrowley) October 10, 2018

Korean Baseball Organization:

Jamie Romak (former Memphis-SK) started at first base and batted fourth.  3-for-4 with two home runs, seven RBIs, two runs, and one walk.

SK beat Doosan 12-5

Thursday's Games:
Lotte (66-72) visits Kia (69-72) @ 4:30 AM
SK (78-63) visits Doosan (90-50) @ 4:30 AM


Miyazaki Phoenix League (Japan):

Notes:
Yusei Kikuchi (Seibu) tossed three shutout innings: Yakyubaka


Arizona Fall League:

Lane Thomas (Memphis-Surprise) entered late in the game as a pinch runner.
Andy Young (Memphis-Surprise) started at second base and batted sixth.  1-for-4 with one triple, one two-out RBI, and one run.
Jeremy Martinez (Springfield-Surprise) started at catcher and batted eighth.  0-for-4 with one ground into double play, one passed ball, and allowed two stolen bases.

Salt River beat Surprise 10-8
MLB Official Site Post Game

Wednesday's Games:
Peoria (1-0) visits Glendale (0-1) @ 12:35 PM MST
Scottsdale (0-1) visits Mesa (1-0) @ 6:35 PM MST
Surprise (0-1) visits Salt River (1-0) @ 6:35 PM MST - Evan Kruczynski (Springfield) is scheduled to start for Surprise


Mexican Pacific League (October 12, 2018):

Notes:
Arturo Reyes (Memphis-Hermosillo) was named opening day starter by Hermosillo: Hermosillo Official Site

The Mexican League is hoping to have an agreement in place, soon, with MLB for the international signing period: MiLB Official Site


Venezuelan League (October 12, 2018):

Notes:
Anthony Garcia (former Memphis-Caracas) and Wilfredo Tovar (Memphis-Caracas) played in simulated game: LVBP Official Site


Dominican League (October 13, 2018):

Notes:
Evan MacLane (former St. Louis-Estrellas) will begin the season in the Estrellas rotation: LIDOM Official Site

Lino Rivera (former Arkansas-Cibaenas) continues to be strong as family issues come up: El Caribe


MLB-Japan All-Star Series (November 7, 2018):

Notes:
Japan released their roster for the event: Yakyubaka

Cardinals Winter League Notebook 2-5-17: Ronny Cedeno Collects Three Singles & One RBI; Ruben Gotay Walks Twice; Australian Baseball League Championship Set

Ronny Cedeno - Aguilas del Zulia

Australian Baseball League Playoffs:

Brisbane won the series over Adelaide two games to one and will face Melbourne for the championship beginning on Friday.


Caribbean Series:

Donovan Solano (former Memphis-Licey) started at third base and batted sixth.  0-for-4 with one strikeout and one fielding error.

Ruben Gotay (former Memphis-Caguas) started at first base and batted fifth.  0-for-3 with one run and two walks.

Caguas beat Licey 10-2
Culiacan Official Site Post Game

Roel Santos (Granma) started in centerfield and batted leadoff.  2-for-3 at the plate.
Alexander Ayala (Camaguey-Granma) started at shortstop and batted third.  1-for-4 with one double, one strikeout, grounded into one double play, one throwing error, and assisted in one double play.
William Saavedra (Pinar del Rio-Granma) started at first base and batted fifth.  2-for-4 with one run, one strikeout, one fielding error, and assisted in one double play.
Carlos Benitez (Granma) started at second base and batted seventh.  2-for-3 with one home run, three RBIs, one run, one strikeout, and assisted in one double play.
Jose Angel Garcia (Artemisa-Granma) entered in the eighth and pitched one inning.  He allowed no hits or runs, one walk, and struck one out.  (p-s:14-8)(g/f:1-1)

Ronny Cedeno (former MLB signing-Zulia) started at third base and batted second.  3-for-5 with one RBI, one run, and assisted in one double play.

Zulia beat Granma 8-3
Culiacan Official Site Post Game

Notes:
Yoelkis (Granma) and Yoenis Cespedes (New York-N) are similar, but not the same: ESPN Deportes

NPB (Japan) and LBPRC (Puerto Rico) are working to build a stronger relationship: El Nuevo Dia

Sunday's Games:
Licey (0-3) visits Zulia (2-1) @ 3:00 PM ET
Mexicali (3-0) visits Granma (2-1) @ 7:00 PM ET