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Monday, January 27, 2020

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

Mexican Pacific League Championship:

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

Mazatlan beat Culiacan 3-0
LMP Official Site Post Game

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


Dominican League Championship:

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

Licey beat Azucareros 5-1
LIDOM Official Site Post Game

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


Venezuelan League Championship:

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

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

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

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

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


Australian Baseball League:

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

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

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

Sunday, January 26, 2020

Cardinals Winter League Notebook 1-26-2020: Jeremy Hazelbaker & Mikey Reynolds Each Single, Walk, & Drive In One Run; Efren Navarro Collects Two Singles & One Double; Jeremy Martinez Walks Twice

Cuban League:

Notes:
Luis Dannys Morales (Sancti Spiritus) is considered to be one of the top up and coming prospects in Cuba.  He struck out 18 over seven and two-thirds innings in one start: Pelota Cubana Blog

Cuba is expecting to export more players this spring and summer than before: Pelota Cubana Blog

The champion Matanzas will travel to Nicaragua for a four game series since they were not included in the Caribbean Series: Pelota Cubana Blog


Mexican Pacific League Championship:

Efren Navarro (former Memphis-Culiacan) started in left field and batted sixth.  3-for-4 with one double.

Mazatlan beat Culiacan 7-0
LMP Official Site Post Game

Sunday's Game:
Culiacan (2-1) visits Mazatlan (1-2) @ 6:00 PM MT


Dominican League Championship:

Sunday's Game:
Azucareros (3-2) visits Licey (2-3) @ 5:00 PM AST


Venezuelan League Championship:

Notes:
The league is having issues securing visas for players to attend the Caribbean Series: El Emergente

Sunday's Game:
Caribes (3-2) visits Lara (2-3) @ 6:00 PM VET


Australian Baseball League:

Jeremy Martinez (former Memphis-Brisbane) started at catcher and batted third.  0-for-2 with two walks.

Auckland beat Brisbane 4-3

Mikey Reynolds (former Springfield-Adelaide) started at shortstop and batted second.  1-for-3 with one RBI, one walk, one strikeout, and assisted in two double plays.
Jeremy Hazelbaker (former St. Louis-Adelaide) started as designated hitter and batted third.  1-for-4 with one RBI, one run, one walk, and two stolen bases.

Adelaide beat Goolong-Korea 6-5

Playoffs Begin On Tuesday


Nicaraguan League (January 31, 2020):

Notes:
Edgard Montiel (former DSL-Boer) has a total of 897 career hits in the spring/summer league: La Prensa


World Baseball Classic (March 20, 2020):

Notes:
Fidencio Flores (former GCL-Boer) and Edgard Montiel (former DSL-Boer) are listed on the Nicaraguan roster: La Prensa

Friday, January 24, 2020

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

Mexican Pacific League Championship:

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

Culiacan beat Mazatlan 4-3
LMP Official Site Post Game

No Game Scheduled For Friday


Dominican League Championship:

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

Licey beat Azucareros 6-2
LIDOM Official Site Post Game

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

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


Venezuelan League Championship:

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

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

Lara beat Caribes 5-1
LVBP Official Site Post Game

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


Puerto Rican League:

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

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


Australian Baseball League:

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

Brisbane beat Auckland 12-6

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

Adelaide beat Geelong-Korea 12-5

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

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

Perth beat Melbourne 8-2

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


World Baseball Classic (March 20, 2020):

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

Monday, January 20, 2020

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

Mexican Pacific League Semifinals:

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

Mochis beat Culiacan 6-2
LMP Official Site Post Game

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


Dominican League Championship:

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

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


Venezuelan League Championship:

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

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

Lara beat Caribes 6-2
LVBP Official Site Post Game

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


Puerto Rican League Championship:

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

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

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


Australian Baseball League:

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


World Baseball Classic (April 1, 2020):

Notes:
Cuba announced their preslection roster: El Nuevo Herald

Saturday, January 18, 2020

Cardinals Winter League Notebook 1-18-2020: Williams Perez Strikes Out Four Over Five Scoreless Innings; Efren Navarro Singles, Homers, & Drives In Two Runs; Rangel Ravelo Singles, Walks Twice, & Knocks In Two Runs

Nippon Professional Baseball:

Notes:
Yoshihisa Hirano (former Arizona) is hoping to continue career in MLB: NPB On Reddit Twitter


Mexican Pacific League Semifinals:

Efren Navarro (former Memphis-Culiacan) started in left field and batted fifth.  2-for-4 with one home run, two RBIs (one w/two-outs), one run, and grounded into one double play.

Culiacan beat Mochis 10-4
LMP Official Site Post Game

No Games Scheduled For Saturday


Dominican League Round Robin:

Rangel Ravelo (St. Louis-Cibaenas) started at first base and batted third.  1-for-4 with one RBI, one run, two walks, and one hit by pitch.
Francisco Pena (former St. Louis-Cibaenas) started at catcher and batted eighth.  1-for-4 at the plate.
Yefri Perez (former MiLB signing-Cibaenas) entered late in the game as a pinch runner, stole one base, and scored one run.

Donovan Solano (former Memphis-Licey) started at third base and batted seventh.  2-for-5 with one double and one hit by pitch.

Cibaenas and Licey tied 5-5, suspended after 10th inning
LIDOM Official Site

Notes:
Tony Pena (former St. Louis) threw out the first pitch to Friday's game: Cibaenas Official Site

Saturday's Game:
Continuation of Friday's tiebreaker game between Cibaenas and Licey


Venezuelan League Semifinals:

Ildemaro Vargas (former Springfield-Lara) started at second base and batted leadoff.  0-for-5 at the plate.
Williams Perez (Springfield free agent-Lara) started and pitched five innings.  He allowed five hits, no runs, four walks, and struck four out.  (p-s:89-52)(g/f:6-2)
Vicente Campos (former MiLB signing-Lara) entered in the seventh and pitched one inning.  He allowed no hits or runs, and struck one out for the hold (2).  (p-s:14-9)(g/f:0-1)
Pedro Rodriguez (former MiLB signing-Lara) entered in the eighth and pitched one inning.  He allowed two hits, two earned runs, one home run, and struck one out for the blown save (2) and winning decision (2-0).  (p-s:14-10)(g/f:1-0)

Lara beat Zulia 4-2
LVBP Official Site Post Game

No Games Scheduled For Saturday


Puerto Rican League Championship:

Yariel Gonzalez (Springfield-Mayaguez) started at first base and batted eighth.  0-for-3 with one strikeout and assisted in one double play.

Santurce beat Mayaguez 3-0
LBPRC Official Site Post Game

Saturday's Game:
Santurce (2-1) visits Mayaguez (1-2) @ 7:15 PM AST


Australian Baseball League:

Jeremy Martinez (former Memphis-Brisbane) started as designated hitter and batted third.  0-for-1 with one run and one walk.

Brisbane beat Sydney 4-0

Mikey Reynolds (former Springfield-Adelaide) started at shortstop and batted second.  0-for-5 with two strikeouts.
Jeremy Hazelbaker (former St. Louis-Adelaide) started in right field and batted third.  1-for-5 with one strikeout and one caught stealing.

Shane Robinson (former St. Louis-Melbourne) started in centerfield and batted second.  2-for-5 with one RBI and two runs.

Adelaide beat Melbourne 8-6

Pete Kozma (former St. Louis-Perth) started at shortstop and batted sixth.  1-for-4 with one double, one run, and assisted in one double play.

Perth beat Geelong-Korea 14-2

Sunday's Games:
Adelaide (20-11) visits Melbourne (20-15)
Perth (21-14) visits Geelong-Korea (10-25)
Auckland (19-15) visits Canberra (15-15)


Caribbean Series (February 1, 2020):

Notes:
The series will be played in honor of the Puerto Rican dream team of 1995: LVBP Official Site


World Baseball Classic (April 1, 2020):

Notes:
Chen Wei-Yin (former Miami) will pitch for Taiwan: CPBL Stats

Thursday, January 16, 2020

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



Mexican Pacific League Semifinals:

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

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

Culiacan beat Mochis 4-0
LMP Official Site Post Game

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


Dominican League Round Robin:

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

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

Escogido beat Licey 4-3
LIDOM Official Site Post Game

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

Cibaenas beat Azucareros 6-1
LIDOM Official Site Post Game

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

No Games Scheduled For Thursday


Venezuelan League Semifinals:

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

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

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

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

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

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

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


Puerto Rican League Championship:

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

Santurce beat Mayaguez 4-3
LBPRC Official Site Post Game

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


Nicaraguan League:

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

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


Australian Baseball League:

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

Perth beat Geelong-Korea 4-0

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

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

Melbourne beat Adelaide 5-2

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

Brisbane beat Sydney 8-3

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


World Baseball Classic Qualifier (March 20, 2020):

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

Friday, January 10, 2020

Cardinals Winter League Notebook 1-10-2020: Francisco Pena Singles Twice & Hits A Solo Home Run; Ramon Urias Singles, Doubles, Walks, & Drives In One Run; Rangel Ravelo Singles Twice, Knocks In One Run, & Headed To KBO

Mexican Pacific League Playoffs:

Ramon Urias (Memphis-Mochis) started at shortstop and batted third.  2-for-3 with one double, one RBI, two runs, and one walk.


Irving Lopez (Springfield-Hermosillo) started at shortstop and batted eighth.  0-for-2 at the plate.
Fernando Salas (former St. Louis-Hermosillo) entered in the ninth and pitched one inning.  He allowed one hit and no runs.  (p-s:11-8)(g/f:2-1)

Mazatlan beat Hermosillo 1-0
LMP Official Site Post Game

Friday's Game:
Mochis (3-3) visits Jalisco (3-3) @ 8:00 PM CT


Dominican League Round Robin:

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


Donovan Solano (former Memphis-Licey) started at third base and batted second.  2-for-4 and assisted in one double play.
Evan MacLane (former St. Louis-Licey) started and pitched four innings.  He allowed six hits, four earned runs, three home runs, hit one batter, and struck two out for the losing decision (1-1).  (g/f:5-2)

Rangel Ravelo (St. Louis-Cibaenas) started at first base and batted third.  2-for-4 with one RBI and assisted in three double plays.
Francisco Pena (former St. Louis-Cibaenas) started at catcher and batted eighth.  3-for-4 with one home run, one two-out RBI, and one run.

Cibaenas beat Licey 6-0
LIDOM Official Site Post Game

Notes:
Rangel Ravelo (St. Louis-Cibaenas) is headed to KBO and will continue to play for Cibaenas: Cibaenas Official Site

Friday's Games:
Cibaenas (5-8) visits Licey (7-6) @ 7:15 PM AST
Escogido (5-8) visits Azucareros (9-4) @ 7:30 PM AST


Venezuelan League Playoffs:

Stats:
Cesar Valera (former Palm Beach-Caribes) has played in five games going 8-for-19 (.421) with one double, one triple, 11 total bases, two runs, one walk, three strikeouts, .476 OBP, .579 SLG, and 1.055 OPS.
Ildemaro Vargas (former Springfield-Lara) has played in two games going 3-for-9 (.333) with three total bases, one walk, one strikeout, one caught stealing, .400 OBP, .333 SLG, and .733 OPS.
Gabriel Lino (former Memphis-Caribes) has played in four games going 4-for-13 (.308) with one triple, two RBIs, six total bases, two runs, one walk, four strikeouts, .400 OBP, .462 SLG, and .862 OPS.
Ronny Cedeno (former MLB signing-Magallanes) has played in five games going 6-for-20 (.300) with one triple, three RBIs, eight total bases, two runs, one walk, four strikeouts, one caught stealing, .333 OBP, .400 SLG, and .733 OPS.
Wilfredo Tovar (former Memphis-Caracas) has played in five games going 4-for-21 (.190) with two RBIs, four total bases, one run, one stolen base, two strikeouts, .190 OBP, .190 SLG, and .381 OPS.
Oscar Hernandez (MiLB signing-Magallanes) has played in three games going 1-for-7 (.143) with one double, one RBI, two total bases, .143 OBP, .286 SLG, and .429 OPS.
Jose Garcia (former Memphis-Caracas) has played in two games going 0-for-1 (.000) with one run and one strikeout.
Luis Bandes (former Johnson City-La Guaira) has played in one game going 0-for-1 (.000).
Wilfred Vivas (former GCL-Magallanes) has played in one game and scored one run.

Williams Perez (Springfield free agent-Lara) has made one start posting a 0-0 record, 0.00 ERA, and 0.67 WHIP.  He's allowed three hits, no runs, one walk, and struck eight out over six innings.
Edubray Ramos (former VSL-La Guaira) has made four relief appearances posting a 0-0 record, 0.00 ERA, 0.75 WHIP, and one hold.  He's allowed three hits, no runs, and struck two out over four innings.
Miguel Socolovich (former St. Louis-Caracas) has made two relief appearances posting a 1-0 record, 0.00 ERA, and 0.86 WHIP.  He's allowed two hits, no runs, and struck three out over 2.1 innings.
Kristhiam Linares (former Springfield-La Guaira) has made three relief appearances posting a 0-0 frecord, 0.00 ERA, 2.00 WHIP, and one hold.  He's allowed two hits, no runs, and struck one out over one inning.
Jorge Rondon (former St. Louis-Magallanes) has made four relief appearances posting a 0-0 record, 2.08 ERA, and 1.15 WHIP.  He's allowed three hits, one earned run, two walks, and struck two out over 4.1 innings.
Nestor Molina (former MiLB signing-Lara) has made two starts posting a 0-0 record, 2.70 ERA, and 1.60 WHIP.  He's allowed 12 hits, three earned runs, four walks, and struck six out over ten innings.
Pedro Rodriguez (former MiLB signing-Lara) has made five relief appearances posting a 0-0 record, 2.70 ERA, 1.35 WHIP, and three holds.  He's allowed six hits, two earned runs, three walks, and struck three out over 6.2 innings.
Elniery Garcia (former Memphis-Caracas) has made one start posting a 0-0 record,. 4.50 ERA, and 1.25 WHIP.  He's allowed four hits, four runs (two earned), one walk, and struck one out over four innings.
Vicente Campos (former MiLB signing-Lara) has made four relief appearances posting a 0-0 record, 8.10 ERA, 2.40 WHIP, and two holds.  He's allowed six hits, six runs (three earned), and two walks over 3.1 innings.
Liarvis Breto (MiLB signing-Caribes) has made two relief appearances posting a 0-0 record, 9.00 ERA, and 2.00 WHIP.  He's allowed one hit, one earned run, one walk, hit one batter, and struck two out over one inning.

Notes:
The LVBP is still reviewing the brawl from the Zulia-Caribes game: El Emergente

Friday's Games:
Caribes (2-3) visits Zulia (3-2) @ 6:00 PM VET
Caracas (2-3) visits La Guaira (3-2) @ 6:00 PM VET
Magallanes (2-3) visits Lara (3-2) @ 6:00 PM VET


Puerto Rican League Playoffs:

Jonathan Rodriguez (former Memphis-Manati) started as designated hitter and batted eighth.  0-for-3 at the plate.

Santurce beat Manati 2-0
LBPRC Official Site Post Game

Notes:
Puebla (LMB) has signed Pedro Echemendia (former Memphis-Caguas) for the 2020 season: Pelota Cubana Blog

Friday's Game:
Carolina (2-1) visits Mayaguez (1-2) @ 1:00 PM AST


Nicaraguan League Championship:

Round Robin Final Stats:
Edgard Montiel (former DSL-Chinandega) played in six games going 8-for-20 (.400) with one double, one home run, five RBIs, 12 total bases, five runs, five walks (one intentional), two hit by pitches, two sac flies, six strikeouts, .517 OBP, .600 SLG, and 1.117 OPS.

Ronald Medrano (former GCL-Leon) has made two starts posting a 0-1 record, 6.35 ERA, and 2.12 WHIP.  He allowed seven hits, four earned runs, five walks, threw one wild pitch, and struck seven out over 5.2 innings.
Isaac Silva (former Johnson City-Leon) made three appearances (two stats) posting a 0-1 record, 9.35 ERA, and 1,96 WHIP.  He allowed 13 hits, 11 runs (nine earned), four walks (one intentional), threw two wild pitches, hit one batter, and struck 12 out over 8.2 innings.

Notes:
Nicaragua will play in the World Baseball Preclassic in March: La Prensa

Friday's Games:
Chinandega (1-0) visits Leon (0-1) @ 6:00 PM


Australian Baseball League:

Jeremy Martinez (former Memphis-Brisbane) started at catcher and batted third.  1-for-2 with one double, one run, one walk, and allowed one stolen base.

Canberra beat Brisbane 11-4

Pete Kozma (former St. Louis-Perth) started at shortstop and batted second.  1-for-4 with one run and one stolen base.

Jeremy Hazelbaker (former St. Louis-Adelaide) started in left field and batted second.  1-for-4 with one double, one two-out RBI, and two strikeouts.
Mikey Reynolds (former Springfield-Adelaide) started at shortstop and batted third.  1-for-4 with one stolen base.

Adelaide beat Perth 3-2

Saturday's Games:
Perth (17-12) visits Adelaide (17-8) for a doubleheader
Canberra (12-14) visits Brisbane (13-17) for a doubleheader
Melbourne (16-13) visits Geelong-Korea (9-20) for a doubleheader
Auckland (17-13) visits Sydney (13-17)

Thursday, January 9, 2020

Cardinals Winter League Notebook 1-9-2020: Edgard Montiel Hits Three Home Runs & Drives In Eight Runs; Cesar Valera & Gabriel Lino Ejected After Brawl; Nestor Molina Strikes Out Five & Allows One Run Over Five Innings

Mexican Pacific League Playoffs:

Stats:
Irving Lopez (Springfield-Hermosillo) has played in five games going 5-for-17 (.294) with one double, six total bases, three runs, three strikeouts, .368 OBP, .353 SLG, and .721 OPS.
Carlos Soto (Peoria-Mochis) has played in four games going 2-for-8 (.250) with one RBI, two total bases, one walk, one caught stealing, .300 OBP, .250 SLG, and .550 OPS.
Ramon Urias (Memphis-Mochis) has played in five games going 4-for-18 (.222) with one home run, two RBIs, seven total bases, five runs, four walks, three strikeouts, .364 OBP, .389 SLG, and .753 OPS.
Rainel Rosario (former Springfield-Monterrey) has played in five games going 4-for-18 (.222) with four RBIs, four total bases, two runs, two walks, seven strikeouts, .286 OBP, .222 SLG, and .508 OPS.
Efren Navarro (former Memphis-Culiacan) has played in five games going 3-for-18 (.167) with one RBI, three total bases, one run, one walk, four strikeouts, .250 OBP, .167 SLG, and .417 OPS.
Alex Mejia (former St. Louis-Monterrey) has played in five games going 2-for-17 (.118) with two doubles, four total bases, two runs, three strikeouts, .167 OBP, .235 SLG, and .402 OPS.
Niko Vasquez (former Springfield-Monterrey) has played in five games going 1-for-17 (.059) with one total bases, one walk, two strikeouts, .158 OBP, .059 SLG, and .217 OPS.

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

Thursday's Games:
Mochis (3-2) visits Jalisco (2-3) @ 8:00 PM CT
Mazatlan (3-2) visits Hermosillo (2-3) @ 7:30 PM MT


Dominican League Round Robin:

Donovan Solano (former Memphis-Licey) started at third base and batted second.  0-for-5 with one strikeout.

Escogido beat Licey 4-3 in 10 innings
LIDOM Official Site Post Game

Rangel Ravelo (St. Louis-Cibaenas) started at first base and batted third.  1-for-4 with two runs, one walk, and one strikeout.
Francisco Pena (former St. Louis-Cibaenas) started at catcher and batted eighth.  1-for-5 with one run, one strikeout, and allowed one stolen base.

Azucareros beat Cibaenas 11-9
LIDOM Official Site Post Game

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


Meridana League:

Notes:
Amaury Cazana (former Memphis-UADY) drove in one run on Monday: Meridana Official Twitter


Colombian League Playoffs:

Notes:
Geddy Guerra (former VSL-Sincelejo) earned the loss as Monteria beat Sincelejo 6-3: El Universal


Venezuelan League Playoffs:
Cesar Valera (former Palm Beach-Caribes) started at shortstop and batted third.  2-for-3 with one triple, two runs, one walk, one hit by pitch, one strikeout, and was ejected in the eighth inning.
Gabriel Lino (former Memphis-Caribes) started at catcher and batted eighth.  0-for-4 with one run, two strikeouts, and was ejected in the eighth inning.

Caribes beat Zulia 13-2
LVBP Official Site Post Game

Nestor Molina (former MiLB signing-Lara) started and pitched five innings.  He allowed five hits, one earned run, three walks, and struck five out.  (p-s:93-56)(g/f:6-2)
Pedro Rodriguez (former MiLB signing-Lara) entered in the ninth and pitched one inning.  He allowed two hits, one earned run, one intentional walk, and struck one out for the blown save (1).  (p-s:16-9)(g/f:1-1)

Wilfred Vivas (former GCL-Magallanes) entered late in the game as a pinch runner and scored.
Ronny Cedeno (former MLB signing-Magallanes) started at second base and batted eighth.  0-for-4 with one two-out RBI, one walk, one strikeout, grounded into one double play, and assisted in one double play.
Jorge Rondon (former St. Louis-Magallanes) entered in the ninth and pitched to three batters.  He allowed one hit and no runs.  (p-s:5-4)(g/f:1-0)

Magallanes beat Lara 5-4 in 11 innings
LVBP Official Site Post Game

Kristhiam Linares (former Springfield-La Guaira) entered in the seventh and pitched to three batters.  He allowed one hit, no runs, and struck one out for the hold (1).  (p-s:13-8)(g/f:1-0)

Wilfredo Tovar (former Memphis-Caracas) started at shortstop and batted second.  1-for-5 with one ground into double play and assisted in one double play.
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 eighth and pitched 1.1 innings.  He allowed one hit, no runs, threw one wild pitch, and struck two out for the winning decision (1-0).  (p-s:22-13)(g/f:0-1)(ir-s:2-0)

Caracas beat La Guaira 3-2
LVBP Official Site Post Game

Notes:
Edubray Ramos (former VSL-La Guaira) was removed from the La Guaira active roster after signing with Los Angeles: LVBP Official Site

No Games Scheduled For Thursday


Puerto Rican League Playoffs:

Notes:
Anthony Garcia (former Memphis-Carolina) was has been suspended one game for his actions in the playoffs: Primera Hora

Thursday's Game:
Santurce (3-0) visits Manati (0-3) @ 7:15 PM AST


Nicaraguan League Championship:

Isaac Silva (former Johnson City-Leon) pitched 1.2 innings and allowed four hits, four earned runs, one home run, three walks, and struck two out.

Edgard Montiel (former DSL-Chinandega) started as designated hitter and batted fourth.  3-for-5 with three home runs, eight RBIs, three runs, one walk, and one strikeout.

Chinandega beat Leon 14-11
LBPN Official Site Post Game

Notes:
Vicente Padilla will manage Chinandega during the summer: La Prensa

No Games Scheduled For Thursday


Australian Baseball League:

Shane Robinson (former St. Louis-Melbourne) started in centerfield and batted second.  2-for-4 with one RBI, one run, one walk, and one throwing error.

Melbourne beat Geelong-Korea 8-3

Jeremy Martinez (former Memphis-Brisbane) started at catcher and batted third.  2-for-4 with one double, one RBI, two runs, and one walk.

Brisbane beat Canberra 12-2

Friday's Games:
Melbourne (16-13) visits Geelong-Korea (9-20)
Canberra (11-14) visits Brisbane (13-16)
Auckland (17-12) visits Sydney (12-17)
Perth (17-11) visits Adelaide (16-8)

Sunday, January 5, 2020

Cardinals Winter League Notebook 1-5-2020: Rangel Ravelo Singles, Doubles, Walks, & Drives In Two Runs; Gabriel Lino Triples, Walks, & Knocks In One Run; Pedro Rodriguez Pitched Two Scoreless Innings For The Hold

Mexican Pacific League Playoffs:

Notes:
Philadelphia signed three pitchers from Veracruz: XEU Deportes

Sunday's Games:
Obregon (2-0) visits Monterrey (0-2) @ 5:00 PM CT
Jalisco (1-1) visits Mochis (1-1) @ 5:00 PM MT
Culiacan (1-1) visits Mexicali (1-1) @ 4:00 PM PT
Hermosillo (1-1) visits Mazatlan (1-1) @ 6:00 PM MT


Dominican League Round Robin:

Rangel Ravelo (St. Louis-Cibaenas) started at first base and batted third.  2-for-4 with one double, two two-out RBIs, two runs, one walk, and assisted in one double play.
Yefri Perez (former MiLB signing-Cibaenas) entered late in the game as a pinch runner.
Francisco Pena (former St. Louis-Cibaenas) entered late in the game at catcher.

Cibaenas beat Escogido 7-5
LIDOM Official Site Post Game

Donovan Solano (former Memphis-Licey) started at second base and batted second.  2-for-5 and assisted in one double play.

Azucareros beat Licey 2-1
LIDOM Official Site Post Game

Notes:
Aramis Garcia (former 2011 draft selection-Azucareros) injured his groin and has since been pulled by San Francisco: Azucareros Official Site

Sunday's Games:
Cibaenas (3-6) visits Azucareros (5-4) @ 5:00 PM AST
Escogido (4-5) visits Licey (6-3) @ 5:00 PM AST


Colombian League Playoffs:

Notes:
Geddy Guerra (former VSL-Sincelejo) earned the win as Sincelejo beat Monteria 3-2: LPBCol Twitter


Venezuelan League Playoffs:

Wilfredo Tovar (former Memphis-Caracas) started at shortstop and batted third.  0-for-5 with one strikeout and assisted in three double plays.

Luis Bandes (former Johnson City-La Guaira) entered late in the game as a pinch hitter and batted ninth.  0-for-1 at the plate.
Kristhiam Linares (former Springfield-La Guaira) entered in the fifth and pitched to one batter.  He allowed no hits or runs.  (p-s:1-1)
Edubray Ramos (former VSL-La Guaira) entered in the seventh and pitched one inning.  He allowed two hits, no runs, and struck one out for the hold (1).  (p-s:7-7)(g/f:1-0)

Caracas beat La Guaira 5-4 in 10 innings
LVBP Official Site Post Game

Cesar Valera (former Palm Beach-Caribes) started at shortstop and batted third.  2-for-4 with one double.
Gabriel Lino (former Memphis-Caribes) started at catcher and batted ninth.  1-for-2 with one triple, one two-out RBI, and one walk.

Caribes beat Zulia 2-1
LVBP Official Site Post Game

Ronny Cedeno (former MLB signing-Magallanes) started at second base and batted eighth.  0-for-2 and assisted in one double play.

Ildemaro Vargas (former Springfield-Lara) started at second base and batted leadoff.  2-for-4 with one caught stealing and assisted in one double play.
Vicente Campos (former MiLB signing-Lara) entered in the sixth and pitched to two batters.  He allowed no hits or runs for the hold (1).  (p-s:9-6)(g/f:0-1)(ir-s:2-0)
Pedro Rodriguez (former MiLB signing-Lara) entered in the seventh and pitched two innings.  He allowed no hits or runs, and one walk for the hold (1).  (p-s:18-11)(g/f:3-2)(ir-s:2-0)

Lara beat Magallanes 2-0
LVBP Official Site Post Game

Notes:
Caribes will add Rafael Ortega (former Memphis) if they move into next round: El Emergente

No Games Scheduled For Sunday


Puerto Rican League Playoffs:

Anthony Garcia (former Memphis-Carolina) started in right field and batted leadoff.  1-for-4 with two strikeouts.

Mayaguez beat Carolina 2-1
LBPRC Official Site Post Game

Notes:
Carlos Beltran (former St. Louis) threw out the first pitch before Manati-Santurce game: Primera Hora

Sunday's Games:
Manati (0-2) visits Santurce (2-0) @ 1:00 PM AST
Mayaguez (1-1) visits Carolina (1-1) @ 6:00 PM AST


Australian Baseball League:

Shane Robinson (former St. Louis-Melbourne) started in centerfield and batted second.  2-for-4 with one walk.

Sydney beat Melbourne 5-4

Jeremy Martinez (former Memphis-Brisbane) started at catcher and batted third.  2-for-4 with one RBI, two runs, and two walks.

Pete Kozma (former St. Louis-Perth) started at shortstop and batted second.  0-for-4 with one strikeout and one throwing error.

Brisbane beat Perth 10-4

No Games Scheduled Until Thursday


Caribbean Series (February 1, 2020):

Notes:
Colombian will take Cuba's place in the tournament due to visa issues: LVBP Official Site

Saturday, January 4, 2020

Cardinals Winter League Notebook 1-4-2020: Harold Arauz Strikes Out Three Over Eight Scoreless Innings For The Win; Evan MacLane Strikes Out Two Over Five Scoreless Innings For The Win; Jeremy Martinez Singles, Homers, & Drives In Two Runs

Mexican Pacific League Playoffs:

Ramon Urias (Memphis-Mochis) started at shortstop and batted third.  1-for-3 with two runs, two walks, two strikeouts, and assisted in one double play.
Carlos Soto (Peoria-Mochis) entered late in the game at catcher and batted ninth.  One RBI, one walk, one sac fly, and one caught stealing.

Mochis beat Jalisco 11-5
LMP Official Site Post Game

Alex Mejia (former St. Louis-Monterrey) started at shortstop and batted second.  0-for-3 with one sacrifice and one strikeout.
Rainel Rosario (former Springfield-Monterrey) started in centerfield and batted third.  0-for-3 with one RBI, one sac fly, and one strikeout.
Niko Vasquez (former Springfield-Monterrey) started at third base and batted seventh.  0-for-3 with one hit by pitch.

Obregon beat Monterrey 5-2
LMP Official Site Post Game

Irving Lopez (Springfield-Hermosillo) started at shortstop and batted eighth.  1-for-4 with one strikeout, one throwing error, and assisted in one double play.
Fernando Salas (former St. Louis-Hermosillo) entered in the ninth and pitched one inning.  He allowed one hit, one unearned run, and one walk for the losing decision (0-1).  (p-s:16-10)(g/f:1-2)

Mazatlan beat Hermosillo 4-3
LMP Official Site Post Game

Efren Navarro (former Memphis-Culiacan) started as designated hitter and batted fifth.  0-for-3 with one strikeout.

Mexicali beat Culiacan 2-0
LMP Official Site Post Game

No Games Scheduled For Saturday


Dominican League Round Robin:

Raul Valdes (former St. Louis-Azucareros) started and pitched five innings.  He allowed three hits, two earned runs, one home run, six walks, and struck three out.  (g/f:4-5)

Alberto Triunfel (former Springfield-Escogido) entered late in the game at second base.

Escogido beat Azucareros 3-2
LIDOM Official Site Post Game

Donovan Solano (former Memphis-Licey) started at third base and batted second.  0-for-4 at the plate.
Evan MacLane (former St. Louis-Licey) started and pitchedc five innings.  He allowed two hits, no runs, one walk, and struck two out for the winning decision (1-0).  (g/f:5-5)

Rangel Ravelo (St. Louis-Cibaenas) started at first base and batted third.  0-for-3 with one walk, one strikeout, and assisted in one double play.
Francisco Pena (former St. Louis-Cibaenas) started at catcher and batted ninth.  0-for-1 with one walk and allowed one stolen base.

Licey beat Cibaenas 2-0
LIDOM Official Site Post Game

Notes:
Lino Rivera (former Arkansas-Azucareros MGR) was fined for his actions in Friday's game: El Caribe

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


Colombian League:

Notes:
Starlin Rodriguez (former Springfield-Sincelejo) scored one run as Monteria beat Sincelejo 7-6: LPBCol Twitter


Venezuelan League Playoffs:

Cesar Valera (former Palm Beach-Caribes) started in left field and batted third.  2-for-3 with one sacrifice.
Liarvis Breto (MiLB signing-Caribes) entered in the sixth and pitched to three batters.  He allowed one hit, one earned run, one walk, and hit one batter.  (p-s:13-5)

Zulia beat Caribes 6-0
LVBP Official Site Post Game

Wilfredo Tovar (former Memphis-Caracas) started at shortstop and batted third.  2-for-4 with one RBI, one stolen base, and one strikeout.

Edubray Ramos (former VSL-La Guaira) entered in the sixth and pitched one inning.  He allowed no hits or runs.  (p-s:12-8)(g/f:1-0)

La Guaira beat Caracas 7-3
LVBP Official Site Post Game

Ronny Cedeno (former MLB signing-Magallanes) started at second base and batted eighth.  2-for-6 at the plate.
Jorge Rondon (former St. Louis-Magallanes) entered in the sixth and pitched 1.1 innings.  He allowed no hits or runs, and one walk.  (p-s:15-8)(g/f:3-0)(ir-s:1-0)

Ildemaro Vargas (former Springfield-Lara) started at second base and batted second.  1-for-5 with one walk and one strikeout.
Nestor Molina (former MiLB signing-Lara) started and pitched five innings.  He allowed seven hits, two earned runs, one walk, and struck one out.  (p-s:81-51)(g/f:5-5)
Vicente Campos (former MiLB signing-Lara) entered in the sixth and pitched one inning.  He allowed two hits, two earned runs, one walk, and threw one wild pitch for the blown save (1).  (p-s:21-13)(g/f:0-2)
Pedro Rodriguez (former MiLB signing-Lara) entered in the eighth and pitched one inning.  He allowed one hit, no runs, and struck one out.  (p-s:12-9)(g/f:1-1)

Magallanes beat Lara 7-5 in 11 innings
LVBP Official Site Post Game

Notes:
Juan Gonzalez (former Memphis-Caribes) was removed from the active roster: Caribes Official Site

Miguel Socolovich (former St. Louis-Caracas) is on the active roster but still unavailable: El Emergente

Saturday's Games:
Caracas (0-1) visits La Guaira (1-0) @ 3:00 PM VET
Caribes (0-1) visits Zulia (1-0) @ 6:00 PM VET
Magallanes (1-0) visits Lara (0-1) @ 6:00 PM VET


Puerto Rican League Playoffs:

Hector Hernandez (former Palm Beach-Santurce) started and pitched 5.1 innings.  He allowed eight hits, two earned runs, and struck four out for the winning decision (1-0).  (g/f:5-5)

Santurce beat Manati 3-2
LBPRC Official Site Post Game

Yariel Gonzalez (Springfield-Mayaguez) started in right field and batted fifth.  0-for-3 with one strikeout.

Anthony Garcia (former Memphis-Carolina) started in right field and batted leadoff.  0-for-3 with one hit by pitch.

Carolina beat Mayaguez 4-3 in 12 innings
LBPRC Official Site Post Game

Saturday's Games:
Santurce (1-0) visits Manati (0-1) @ 12:15 PM AST
Carolina (1-0) visits Mayaguez (0-1) @ 7:15 PM AST


Nicaraguan League Round Robin:

Isaac Silva (former Johnson City-Leon) started and pitched 2.1 innings.  He allowed four hits, five earned runs, three walks (one intentional), and struck two out for the losing decision (0-1).

Rivas beat Leon 8-3
LBPN Official Site Post Game

Saturday's Game:
Chinandega (4-2) visits Leon (3-3) @ 4:00 PM


Panama League Playoffs:

Notes:
Harold Arauz (former Memphis-Chiriqui Astronauts) started and pitched innings allowing seven hits, no runs, one walk, and struck three out for the winning decision as Astronauts beat Federals 1-0: Panama League Official Site


Australian Baseball League:

Pete Kozma (former St. Louis-Perth) started at shortstop and batted second.  1-for-3 with one run.

Perth beat Brisbane 9-1 in game one of doubleheader

Jeremy Martinez (former Memphis-Brisbane) started at catcher and batted fourth.  2-for-3 with one home run, two two-out RBIs, one run, and threw out one of two base runners.

Pete Kozma (former St. Louis-Perth) started at second base and batted second.  2-for-5 with one run.

Brisbane beat Perth 4-3 in game two of doubleheader

Shane Robinson (former St. Louis-Melbourne) started in centerfield and batted second.  0-for-3 with one walk.

Melbourne beat Sydney 6-5

Sunday's Games:
Geelong-Korea (9-18) visits Auckland (15-12)
Adelaide (16-8) visits Canberra (11-13)
Sydney (11-16) visits Melbourne (15-12)
Brisbane (11-16) visits Perth (17-10)

Friday, January 3, 2020

Cardinals Winter League Notebook 1-3-2020: Donovan Solano Singles Twice & Drives In Two Runs; Shane Robinson Singles, Doubles, & Knocks In One Run; Rangel Ravelo Fined By LIDOM

Cuban League:

Notes:
15-year old right-handed hitting outfielder Yassel Izaguirre (Las Tunas) and 21-year old left-handed first baseman/outfielder/pitcher Oscar Luis Colas (Santiago/Softbank) have defected: Pelota Cubana Blog and Pelota Cubana Blog


Korean Baseball Organization:

Notes:
Kim Jae-Hwan (Doosan) is still holding out hope that he will sign in MLB: Yonhap News Agency


Mexican Pacific League Playoffs:

Ramon Urias (Memphis-Mochis) started at shortstop and batted third.  0-for-4 and assisted in one double play.
Carlos Soto (Peoria-Mochis) started at catcher and batted ninth.  0-for-2 and allowed one stolen base.

Jalisco beat Mochis 5-2
LMP Official Site Post Game

Rainel Rosario (former Springfield-Monterrey) started in centerfield and batted third.  0-for-4 with two strikeouts.
Alex Mejia (former St. Louis-Monterrey) started at shortstop and batted sixth.  0-for-3 with one strikeout.
Niko Vasquez (former Springfield-Monterrey) started at third base and batted seventh.  0-for-3 with one strikeout and assisted in one double play.

Obregon beat Monterrey 8-1
LMP Official Site Post Game

Irving Lopez (Springfield-Hermosillo) started at shortstop and batted eighth.  3-for-4 with one double and two runs.
Fernando Salas (former St. Louis-Hermosillo) entered in the ninth and pitched one inning.  He allowed one hit and no runs.  (p-s:9-8)(g/f:0-2)

Hermosillo beat Mazatlan 9-0
LMP Official Site Post Game

Efren Navarro (former Memphis-Culiacan) started as designated hitter and batted fifth.  1-for-4 with one run and one strikeout.

Culiacan beat Mexicali 6-3
LMP Official Site Post Game

Friday's Games:
Mochis (0-1) visits Jalisco (1-0) @ 8:00 PM CST
Monterrey (0-1) visits Obregon (1-0) @ 7:10 PM MST
Mazatlan (0-1) visits Hermosillo (1-0) @ 7:30 PM MST
Mexicali (0-1) visits Culiacan (1-0) @ 7:35 PM MST


Dominican League Round Robin:

Donovan Solano (former Memphis-Licey) started at third base and batted second.  2-for-5 with two RBIs (one w/two-outs), one run, and assisted in one double play.

Licey beat Escogido 10-4
LIDOM Official Site Post Game

Rangel Ravelo (St. Louis-Cibaenas) started at first base and batted third.  0-for-4 with two strikeouts.
Francisco Pena (former St. Louis-Cibaenas) started at catcher and batted ninth.  0-for-3 with one strikeout, grounded into one double play, one throwing error, and allowed two stolen bases.

Azucareros beat Cibaenas 4-0
LIDOM Official Site Post Game

Notes:
Rangel Ravelo (St. Louis-Cibaenas) and two others were fined for criticizing umpires: LIDOM Official Site

Friday's Games:
Azucareros (4-3) visits Escogido (3-4) @ 7:15 PM AST
Licey (5-2) visits Cibaenas (2-5) @ 7:30 PM AST


Colombian League Playoffs:

Friday's Games:
Monteria (0-0) visits Sincelejo (0-0) @ 7:00 PM
Barranquilla: Giants (0-0) visits Gators (0-0) @ 7:00 PM - Will Changarotty (former State College) is scheduled to start for Giants.


Venezuelan League Playoffs:

Friday's Games:
Caribes (0-0) visits Zulia (0-0) @ 6:00 PM AST
Caracas (0-0) visits La Guaira (0-0) @ 6:00 PM AST
Magallanes (0-0) visits Lara (0-0) @ 6:00 PM AST - Nestor Molina (former MiLB signing) is scheduled to start for Lara


Puerto Rican League Playoffs:

Notes:
Thieves broke into Santurce stadium and stole $4,500 worth in items, for the second time: Primera Hora

Juan Gonzalez (former MiLB signing) will manage Humacao for the 2019 Double-A League season: El Nuevo Dia

Friday's Games:
Manati (0-0) visits Santurce (0-0) @ 7:15 PM AST
Mayaguez (0-0) visits Carolina (0-0) @ 7:15 PM AST


Nicaraguan League Round Robin:

Friday's Game:
Leon (3-2) visits Rivas (1-4) @ 6:00 PM


Panama League Playoffs:

Friday's Game:
Chiriqui: Astronauts (0-1) visit Federals (1-0) @ 2:30 PM


Australian Baseball League:

Shane Robinson (former St. Louis-Melbourne) started in centerfield and batted second.  2-for-4 with one double, one RBI, one run, one stolen base, and one outfield assist.

Sydney beat Melbourne 6-3

Jeremy Martinez (former Memphis-Brisbane) started at catcher and batted fourth.  0-for-3 with one walk and two strikeouts.

Pete Kozma (former St. Louis-Perth) started at second base and batted second.  2-for-4 with one two-out RBI, one walk, and one caught stealing/pickoff.

Perth beat Brisbane 9-3

Saturday's Games:
Brisbane (10-15) visits Perth (16-9) for a doubleheader
Geelong-Korea (9-17) visits Auckland (14-12)
Sydney (11-15) visits Melbourne (14-12)

Saturday, December 28, 2019

Cardinals Winter League Notebook 12-28-19: Dustin Beggs Strikes Out 13 & Allows One Run Over Seven-Inning Complete-Game Win; Edgard Montiel Singles, Doubles, Walks, Homers, & Drives In Three Runs; Will Changarotty Tossed Six Scoreless Innings For The Win

Cuban League:

Notes:
Five prospects will showcase on January 16, 2020 in Santo Domingo, Dominican Republic: Pelota Cubana Blog


Mexican Pacific League:

Alex Mejia (former St. Louis-Monterrey) started at shortstop and batted sixth.  0-for-4 with one strikeout and assisted in one double play.
Niko Vasquez (former Springfield-Monterrey) started at third base and batted seventh.  2-for-3 at the plate.

Mexicali beat Monterrey 2-1
LMP Official Site Post Game

Irving Lopez (Springfield-Hermosillo) started at shortstop and batted ninth.  0-for-4 with one strikeout.

Ramon Urias (Memphis-Mochis) started at shortstop and batted fourth.  0-for-4 at the plate.

Hermosillo beat Mochis 5-1
LMP Official Site Post Game

Efren Navarro (former Memphis-Culiacan) started at first base and batted fifth.  3-for-3 with one double, two runs, one walk, and assisted in two double plays.

Culiacan beat Obregon 5-2
LMP Official Site Post Game

Notes:
Mochis team and fans paid respects to Saul Soto (Aguascalientes-Mochis): Mochis Official Site

Yadiel Hernandez (Washington-Hermosillo) was suspended four games for throwin bat at pitcher after hit by pitch: LMP Official Site

Saturday's Games:
Mochis (30-34) visits Mazatlan (29-35) for a doubleheader beginning @ 5:00 PM MT
Monterrey (24-39) visits Guasave (25-38) @ 6:00 PM MT
Obregon (42-21) visits Hermosillo (37-25) @ 6:00 PM MT
Jalisco (38-26) visits Culiacan (35-28) @ 6:05 PM MT
Navojoa (24-39) visits Mexicali (32-31) @ 6:00 PM PT


Dominican League Round Robin:

Rangel Ravelo (St. Louis-Cibaenas) started at first base and batted third.  0-for-3 with one ground into double play.
Edmundo Sosa (St. Louis-Cibaenas) started at shortstop and batted fifth.  2-for-3 with one run.

Alberto Triunfel (former Springfield-Escogido) entered late in the game at second base.

Escogido beat Cibaenas 10-2
LIDOM Official Site Post Game

Donovan Solano (former Memphis-Licey) started at third base and batted fifth.  1-for-4 with one double and one two-out RBI.
Genesis Cabrera (St. Louis-Licey) started and pitched 3.2 innings.  He allowed four hits, five runs (four earned), two walks, hit one batter, and struck one out for the losing decision (0-1).

Azucareros beat Licey 5-3
LIDOM Official Site Post Game

Notes:
Marcell Ozuna (St. Louis free agent-Cibao) and his wife donated food to the poor in the Dominican Republic: Listin Diario

Saturday's Games:
Azucareros (2-1) visits Licey (2-1) @ 5:00 PM AST
Escogido (2-1) visits Cibaenas (0-3) @ 7:00 PM AST


Colombian League:

Notes:
Will Changarotty (former State College-Barranquilla) pitched six innings to earn the win as Barranquilla beat Santa Marta 2-0: El Heraldo


Venezuelan League:

Nestor Molina (former MiLB signing-Lara) started and pitched 5.1 innings.  He allowed seven hits, five earned runs, one home run, one walk, hit one batter, one throwing error, and struck seven out.  (p-s:84-57)(g/f:6-0)
Vicente Campos (former MiLB signing-Lara) entered in the ninth and pitched one inning.  He allowed one hit, no runs, and two walks.  (p-s:24-9)(g/f:1-2)

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

Cesar Valera (former Palm Beach-Caribes) started in left field and batted third.  3-for-5 with one run and one strikeout.
Gabriel Lino (former Memphis-Caribes) started at catcher and batted seventh.  3-for-4 with one home run, one RBI, three runs, and allowed one stolen base.

Luis Bandes (former Johnson City-La Guaira) started in left field and batted sixth.  0-for-5 at the plate.
Edubray Ramos (former VSL-La Guaira) entered in the seventh and pitched one inning.  He allowed no hits or runs, and struck three out.  (p-s:18-11)

Caribes beat La Guaira 9-6
LVBP Official Site Post Game

Wilfred Vivas (former GCL-Magallanes) entered late in the game as a pinch runner.
Ronny Cedeno (former MLB signing-Magallanes) started at second base and batted eighth.  2-for-8 with one RBI, one sac fly, two strikeouts, and assisted in four double plays.
Jorge Rondon (former St. Louis-Magallanes) entered in the sixth and pitched 1.1 innings. He allowed no hits or runs, one walk, and struck two out.

Magallanes beat Aragua 6-4 in 20 innings
LVBP Official Site Post Game

Saturday's Games:
Zulia (24-17) visits La Guaira (24-16) @ 2:00 PM VET
Aragua (17-23) visits Lara (22-18) @ 4:00 PM VET
Caracas (18-21) visits Margarita (14-25) for a doubleheader beginning @ 5:00 PM VET
Caribes (21-20) visits Magallanes (20-20) @ 5:30 PM VET


Puerto Rican League:

Ivan Maldonado (former MiLB tryout-Caguas) started and pitched two innings.  He allowed four hits, four runs (three earned), one home run, and two walks for the losing decision (0-3).  (g/f:2-2)

Yariel Gonzalez (Sprignfield-Mayaguez) started at second base and batted fifth.  0-for-3 with one RBI, one sac fly, one strikeout, and assisted in one double play.

Mayaguez beat Caguas 4-2
LBPRC Official Site Post Game

Saturday's Games:
Caguas (10-18) visits Santurce (20-9) @ 6:15 PM AST
Carolina (16-13) visits Mayaguez (15-16) @ 9:15 PM AST


Nicaraguan League Round Robin:

Edgard Montiel (former DSL-Chinandega) started and batted third.  3-for-3 with one double, one home run, three RBIs, four runs, and one walk.

Chinandega beat Rivas 16-7
LBPN Official Site Post Game

Saturday's Game:
Leon (2-0) visits Chinandega (2-1) @ 4:00 PM


Panama League:

J.R. Davis (former Peoria-Metro) started at second base and batted second.  1-for-4 at the plate.
Jonathan Rivera (former Johnson City-Metro) started in ourfield and batted sixth.  0-for-3 at the plate.

Chiriqui Astronauts beat Metro 4-0

Allen Cordoba (former Johnson City-Herrera) started as designated hitter and batted third.  1-for-5 with two RBIs and one strikeout.

Herrera beat Chiriqui Federals 6-5

Saturday's Game, For Third Place:
Herrera (8-13) visits Metro (8-13) @ 4:00 PM


Australian Baseball League:

Mikey Reynolds (former Springfield-Adelaide) started at shortstop and batted leadoff.  0-for-3 at the plate.
Dustin Beggs (former 2014 draft selection-Adelaide) started and pitched seven innings.  He allowed four hits, one earned run, one home run, and struck 13 out for the winning decision (3-2).  (p-s:97-70)(g/f:4-3)

Adelaide beat Auckland 3-1 in game one of doubleheader

Jeremy Martinez (former Memphis-Brisbane) started at first base and batted fourth.  2-for-3 with one home run, one RBI, one run, and assisted in one double play.

Brisbane beat Melbourne 5-3 in game one of doubleheader

Mikey Reynolds (former Springfield-Adelaide) started at shortstop and batted leadoff.  0-for-4 with one walk and one strikeout.

Auckland beat Adelaide 4-3 in game two of doubleheader

Jeremy Martinez (former Memphis-Brisbane) started at catcher and batted fifth.  1-for-3 with one double.

Brisbane beat Melbourne 4-3 in game two of doubleheader

Pete Kozma (former St. Louis-Perth) started at shortstop and batted second.  2-for-5 with two RBIs, one stolen base, one strikeout, and assisted in two double plays.

Perth beat Sydney 5-2

Sunday's Games:
Canberra (11-12) visits Geelong-Korea (8-15)
Melbourne (12-11) visits Brisbane (10-13)
Perth (14-8) visits Sydney (9-13)
Auckland (12-11) visits Adelaide (15-8)