Showing posts with label Joe Thurston. Show all posts
Showing posts with label Joe Thurston. Show all posts

Sunday, January 18, 2015

Cardinals Winter League Notebook 1-18-15: Pete Parise Strikes Out Three & Allows One Run Over Six & Two-Thirds Innings; Omar Javier Pitches Two Hitless/Scoreless Innings; Eliezer Alfonso Hits A Solo Home Run



Venezuelan League Round Robin

Ronny Cedeno (former St. Louis-Magallanes) started at shortstop and batted second.  1-for-4 with one sacrifice, one throwing error, and assisted in two double plays.


Jose Martinez (former Springfield-Aragua) started at second base and batted sixth.  2-for-4 with one double, one two-out RBI, and and one run.
Jorge Rondon (former St. Louis-Aragua) entered in the sixth and pitched 1.1 innings.  He allowed two hits, no runs, one intentional walk, and struck one out.  (g/f:1-1)


Notes:
Johan Santana (Baltimore free agent-Magallanes) was pulled from the rotation due to fatigue: LVBP Official Site

Several players from Zulia were suspended after comments during the week: El Emergente

Sunday's Games:
Magallanes (8-4) visits Zulia (5-7) @ 6:00 PM VST
Caribes (9-3) visits Aragua (4-8) @ 7:30 PM VST


Mexican Pacific League Playoffs

Sunday's Games:
Obregon (2-3) visits Jalisco (3-2) @ 12:30 AM CT
Mexicali (3-2) visits Culiacan (2-3) @ 6:30 PM MT


Dominican League Championship

Eliezer Alfonso (former Peoria-Cibao) started as designated hitter and batted eighth.  1-for-4 with one home run, one two-out RBI, one run, and one strikeout.
Nick Additon (former Memphis-Cibao) started and pitched 2.2 innings.  He allowed seven hits, five earned runs, and one walk.  (g/f:6-1)

Omar Javier (former Johnson City-Estrellas) entered in the seventh and pitched two innings.  He allowed no hits or runs.  (g/f:4-1)

Sunday's Game:
Estrellas (1-0) visits Cibao (0-1) @ 5:00 PM AST


Nicaraguan League Championship

Gustavo Martinez (former GCL-Boer) started and pitched 2.1 innings.  He allowed three hits, two runs (one earned), two walks, and struck two out.  (g/f:1-2)


Sunday's Game:
Boer (2-0) visits Rivas (0-2) @ 4:00 PM


Australian Baseball League

C.J. Beatty (former Palm Beach-Brisbane) has played in 32 games going 29-for-109 (.266) with two doubles, one triple, five home runs, 13 RBIs, 48 total bases, ten runs, 11 walks, two stolen bases, 30 strikeouts, one caught stealing, .323 OBP, .440 SLG, and .763 OPS.

Wayne Lundgren (former Palm Beach-Sydney) has made 18 relief appearances posting a 2-1 record, 6.62 ERA, and 1.81 WHIP.  He's allowed 25 hits, 14 runs, (13 earned), four home runs, seven walks, hit two batters, and struck 19 out over 17.2 innings.

No Games Scheduled Until Thursday


Puerto Rican League Round Robin

Ruben Gotay (former Memphis-Santurce) started at third base and batted third.  1-for-2 with one RBI and one sac fly.

Luis Montanez (former Memphis-Mayaguez) entered late in the game as a pinch runner and took over in right field, batting fifth.  1-for-1 at the plate.
Randy Ruiz (former MiLB signing-Mayaguez) started as designated hitter and batted fifth.  0-for-4 with one sacrifice and one strikeout.
Pete Parise (former Memphis-Mayaguez) started and pitched 6.2 innings.  He allowed seven hits, one earned run, one walk, and struck three out.  (g/f:8-6)


Anthony Garcia (Palm Beach-Carolina) started in right field and batted fourth.  1-for-4 with one run, one hit by pitch, and, one strikeout.
J.C. Romero (former St. Louis-Carolina) entered in the ninth and pitched one inning.  He allowed two hits, no runs, and struck one out.  (g/f:1-0)

Joe Thurston (former St. Louis-Caguas) started in left field and batted eighth.  0-for-3 with two strikeouts.


No Games Scheduled Until Tuesday

Saturday, January 17, 2015

Cardinals Winter League Notebook 1-17-15: Anthony Garcia Singles, Walks Twice, & Drives In One Run; Pedro Rodriguez Pitches One Hitless/Scoreless Inning For The Save; Jose Martinez Collects Two Singles & One RBI



Venezuelan League Round Robin

Pedro Rodriguez (former MiLB signing-Caribes) entered in the ninth and pitched one inning.  He allowed no hits or runs for the save (5).  (g/f:0-2)

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

Jose Martinez (former Springfield-Aragua) started at second base and batted second.  2-for-5 with one RBI, two runs, and assisted in two double plays.
Luis Perdomo (former Springfield-Aragua) entered in the seventh and pitched 1.2 innings.  He allowed two hits, one unearned run, and committed one fielding error.  (g/f:5-0)

Aragua beat Zulia 9-3
LVBP Official Site Post Game

Saturday's Games:
La Guaira (3-8) visits Magallanes (8-3) @ 6:00 PM VST
Aragua (4-7) visits Zulia (4-7) @ 7:30 PM VST


Mexican Pacific League Playoffs

Ramon Delgado (former Memphis-Obregon) entered in the eighth and pitched 1.1 innings.  He allowed two hits, two earned runs, and struck one out for the losing decision (1-1).  (p-s:16-11)(g/f:0-1)(ir-s:2-0)

Jalisco beat Obregon 5-3
LMP Official Site Post Game

Russell Branyan (former St. Louis-Culiacan) started as designated hitter and batted fifth.  0-for-4 with one hit by pitch and  one strikeout.

Culiacan beat Mexicali 2-0
LMP Official Site Post Game

No Games Scheduled For Saturday


Dominican League Round Robin

Notes:
Evan MacLane (former St. Louis-Estrellas) is scheduled to start Monday: Estrellas Official Site

Nick Additon (former Memphis-Cibao) is scheduled to start Saturday: Listin Diario

Friday's Games Were Cancelled

Saturday's Championship Games:
Cibao (0-0) visits Estrellas (0-0) @ 7:30 PM AST


Australian Baseball League

Wayne Lundgen (former Palm Beach-Sydney) entered in the sevent and pitched to three batters.  He allowed two hits, one earned run, and one walk.  (p-s:8-3)

C.J. Beatty (former Palm Beach-Brisbane) started at third base and batted eight.  1-for-4 with one double, one run, one strikeout, and two throwing errors.

Sydney beat Brisbane 7-2
Sydney Official Site Post Game

Sunday's Games:
Perth visits Canberra @ 12:00 PM AET
Melbourne visits Adelaide @ 1:00 PM ACT
Sydney visits Brisbane @ 1:00 PM AEST


Puerto Rican League Round Robin

Joe Thurston (former St. Louis-Caguas) started in left field and batted eighth.  1-for-3 with one strikeout.

Anthony Garcia (Palm Beach-Carolina) started in right field and batted fourth.  2-for-2 with one RBI, two runs, and two walks.

Carolina beat Caguas 7-0
LBPRC Official Site Post Game

Randy Ruiz (former MiLB signing-Mayaguez) started as designated hitter and batted fifth.  1-for-5 with one run, one strikeout, and grounded into one double play.
Luis Montanez (former Memphis-Mayaguez) started in left field and batted ninth.  1-for-4 with one run, one strikeout, and one fielding error.
Tyler Herron (former Springfield-Mayaguez) entered in the 11th and pitched to four batters.  He allowed two hits, one unearned run, and one walk for the losing decision (1-1).  (g/f:1-0)

Ruben Gotay (former Memphis-Santurce) started at second base and batted third.  2-for-4 with one run, one walk, and assisted in two double plays.
Pedro Feliciano (former Memphis-Santurce) entered in the tenth and pitched to one batter.  He allowed no hits or runs.  (g/f:0-1)(ir-s:1-0)

Santurce beat Mayaguez 4-3 in 11 innings
LBPRC Official Site Post Game

Saturday's Games:
Santurce (8-3) visits Mayaguez (6-5) 7:30 PM AST
Carolina (6-5) visits Caguas (2-9) @ 7:30 PM AST


Nippon Professional Baseball

Shunsuke Watanabe and Yusuke Kajimota both want to return to Lancaster (Atlantic League): Yakyubaka

Tuesday, January 13, 2015

Cardinals Winter League Notebook 1-13-15: Pete Parise Strikes Out Three & Induces 16 Ground Outs Over Nine Inning Complete Game Shut Out; Randy Ruiz Singles Twice & Hits A Solo Home Run; Jose Martinez & Jonathan Rivera Each Single & Drive In One Run



Venezuelan League Round Robin

Ronny Cedeno (former St. Louis-Magallanes) started at shortstop and batted seventh.  1-for-3 with two runs, one walk, and one strikeout.

Magallanes beat Zulia 7-2
LVBP Official Site Post Game

Jose Martinez (former Springfield-Aragua) started at second base and batted sixth.  1-for-5 with one two-out RBI and assisted in one double play.
Jorge Rondon (former St. Louis-Aragua) entered in the fifth and pitched two innings.  He allowed three hits, one earned run, and struck two out.
Luis Perdomo (former Springfield-Aragua) entered in the seventh and pitched to three batters.  He allowed one hit, two earned runs, and one walk.  (g/f:1-0)(ir-s:1-0)

Aragua beat La Guaira 15-12
LVBP Official Site Post Game

Notes:
Jose Martinez (former Springfield-Aragua) received votes for Comeback Player of the Year: Aragua Official Site

Johan Santana (Baltimore free agent-Magallanes) makes his first start since the 2001-02 season: El Universal

Edgar Gonzalez (Cincinnati free agent-Hermosillo) has joined Aragua: El Emergente

Tuesday's Games:
Zulia (3-5) visits Caribes (6-2) @ 7:30 PM VST
Aragua (3-5) visits Magallanes (5-3) @ 7:30 PM VST


Mexican Pacific League Playoffs

Russell Branyan (former St. Louis-Culiacan) entered late in the game as a pinch hitter and batted ninth.  0-for-1 with one ground into double play.

Mexicali beat Culiacan 7-1
LMP Official Site Post Game

No Games Scheduled For Tuesday


Dominican League Round Robin

Notes:
Robinson Cano (Seattle-Estrellas) is set to make his debut tonight: Estrellas Official Site

Tuesday's Games:
Cibao (10-3) visits Estrellas (7-6) @ 7:30 PM AST
Azucareros (4-9) visits Cibaenas (5-8) @ 7:30 PM AST


Nicaraguan League Playoffs

Tuesday's Game:
Chinandega (2-1) visits Boer (1-2) @ 6:00 PM


Puerto Rican League Round Robin

Luis Montanez (former Memphis-Mayaguez) started in right field and batted second.  0-for-2 with two strikeouts and was ejected in the third inning.
Randy Ruiz (former MiLB signing-Mayaguez) started as designated hitter and batted fifth.  3-for-4 with one home run, one RBI, and one run.
Pete Parise (former Memphis-Mayaguez) started and pitched nine innings.  He allowed one hit, no runs, two walks, hit one batter, and struck three out for the win (1-0).  (g/f:16-4)

Anthony Garcia (Palm Beach-Carolina) started in right field and batted fourth.  0-for-1 with one walk, one hit by pitch, and one strikeout.
J.C. Romero (former St. Louis-Carolina) entered in the eighth and pitched one inning.  He allowed no hits or runs.  (g/f:1-2)

Mayaguez beat Carolina 1-0
LBPRC Official Site Post Game

Joe Thurston (former St. Louis-Caguas) entered late in the game as a pinch hitter and took over in right field, batting seventh.  0-for-3 with one RBI.

Ruben Gotay (former Memphis-Santurce) started at second base and batted third.  1-for-4 with one walk and assisted in two double plays.
Pedro Feliciano (former Memphis-Santurce) entered in the seventh and pitched 1.1 innings.  He allowed one hit, no runs, and struck two out.  (g/f:2-0)

Santurce beat Caguas 5-4 in 10 innings
LBPRC Official Site Post Game

Tuesday's Games:
Santurce (6-2) visits Carolina (3-5) @ 7:30 PM AST
Caguas (2-6) visits Mayaguez (5-3) @ 7:30 PM AST


Panama League

Allen Cordoba (DSL-Urraca) started at second base and batted leadoff.  0-for-2 with one walk.

Herrera beat Urraca 7-6 in 11 innings
Panama League Official Site Post Game

Edmundo Sosa (State College-Metro) started at shortstop and batted leadoff.  0-for-3 with one strikeouts.
Jonathan Rivera (DSL-Metro) started in outfield and batted sixth.  1-for-3 with one RBI and one strikeout.

Metro beat Cocle 5-0
Panama League Official Site Post Game

Tuesday's Games:
Cocle visits Metro @ 4:00 PM
Herrera visits Urraca @ 7:00 PM


Chinese Professional Baseball League

The league is requesting more information on the Dodgers signing of Chin-Hui Tsao: Focus Taiwan


Netherlands League

Curt Smith (former Springfield) is in camp training for the upcoming 2015 tournaments: Mister Baseball

Monday, January 12, 2015

Cardinals Winter League Notebook 1-12-15: Anthony Garcia Homers & Drives In Four Runs; Luis Montanez Singles, Doubles, & Knocks In Two Runs; Pedro Rodriguez Pitches One Hitless/Scoreless Inning For The Save



Venezuelan League Round Robin

Pedro Rodriguez (former MiLB signing-Caribes) entered in the ninth and pitched one inning.  He allowed no hits or runs for the save (3).  (g/f:1-1)

Jose Martinez (former Springfield-Aragua) started at second base and batted fifth.  0-for-2 with one RBI, one walk, two strikeouts, and assisted in three double plays.
Luis Perdomo (former Springfield-Aragua) entered in the seventh and pitched to six batters.  He allowed one hit, one unearned run, and two walks (one intentional).  (g/f:2-0)

Caribes beat Aragua 9-6
LVBP Official Site Post Game

Monday's Games:
Zulia (3-4) visits Magallanes (4-3) @ 7:30 PM VST
Aragua (2-5) visits La Guiara (3-4) @ 7:30 PM VST


Mexican Pacific League Playoffs

Russell Branyan (former St. Louis-Culiacan) entered late in the game as designated hitter and batted fourth.  1-for-1 with one RBI.
Dennys Reyes (former St. Louis-Culiacan) entered in the eighth and pitched one inning.  He allowed no hits or runs, and struck one out.  (p-s:11-6)(g/f:1-0)

Culiacan beat Mexicali 8-7
LMP Official Site Post Game

Monday's Games:
Obregon (0-1) visits Jalisco (1-0) @ 7:30 PM CT
Mexicali (0-1) visits Culiacan (1-0) @ 7:30 PM MT


Dominican League Round Robin

Audry Perez (former St. Louis-Cibaenas) started at catcher and batted eighth.  0-for-2 with two strikeouts, one passed ball, and threw out two of four base runners.
Angel Castro (former Memphis-Cibaenas) started and pitched four innings.  He allowed six hits, two earned runs, one home run, four walks (one intentional), and struck three out.  (g/f:4-2)

Eugenio Velez (former Memphis-Azucareros) entered late in the game as a pinch hitter and batted sixth.  0-for-1 at the plate.

Cibaenas beat Azucareros 6-4
LIDOM Official Site Post Game

Eliezer Alfonso (former Peoria-Cibao) started at first base and batted seventh.  0-for-3 and assisted in two double plays.

Estrellas beat Cibao 7-1
LIDOM Official Site Post Game

No Games Scheduled For Monday


Nicaraguan League Playoffs

Gustavo Martinez (former GCL-Boer) started and pitched 1.2 innings.  He allowed five hits, two earned run, one home run, one walk, and struck two out.  (g/f:1-1)

Edgard Montiel (former DSL-Chinandega) started at third base and batted seventh.  2-for-3 with one run, one walk, and one strikeout.

Boer beat Chinandega 8-4
LNBP Official Site Post Game

No Games Scheduled For Monday


Australian Baseball League

C.J. Beatty (former Palm Beach-Brisbane) has played in 30 games going 28-for-103 (.272) with two doubles, one triple, five home runs, 13 RBIs, 47 total bases, nine runs, nine walks, two stolen bases, 29 strikeouts, one caught stealing, .319 OBP, .456 SLG, and .775 OPS.

Wayne Lundgren (former Palm Beach-Sydney) has made 17 relief appearances posting a 2-1 record, 7.47 ERA, and 1.91 WHIP.  He's allowed 23 hits, 14 runs (13 earned), four home runs, seven walks, hit one batter, and struck 18 out over 15.2 innings.


Puerto Rican League Round Robin

Anthony Garcia (Palm Beach-Carolina) started in right field and batted fourth.  1-for-4 with one home run, four RBIs (two w/two-outs), one run, and two sac flies.
J.C. Romero (former St. Louis-Carolina) entered in the eighth and pitched one inning.  He allowed no hits or runs.  (g/f:1-1)

Ruben Gotay (former St. Louis-Santurce) started as designated hitter and batted third.  0-for-3 with one run, two walks, and three strikeouts.
Jonathan Rodriguez (Memphis-Santurce) entered late in the game as a pinch hitter and took over in right field, batting ninth.  0-for-1 at the plate.

Carolina beat Santurce 10-4
LBPRC Official Site Post Game

Luis Montanez (former Memphis-Mayaguez) started in right field and batted second.  2-for-5 with one double, two RBIs, and one run.
Randy Ruiz (former MiLB signing-Mayaguez) started as designated hitter and batted fifth.  1-for-3 with one run and one walk.
Tyler Herron (former Springfield-Mayaguez) entered in the eighth and pitched one inning.  He allowed no hits or runs for the hold (1).  (g/f:1-1)

Joe Thurston (former St. Louis-Caguas) started in right field and batted eighth.  1-for-2 with one double.

Caguas beat Mayaguez 6-5 in 11 innings
LBPRC Official Site Post Game

Monday's Games:
Caguas (2-5) visits Santurce (5-2) @ 7:30 PM AST
Mayaguez (4-3) visits Carolina (3-4) @ 7:30 PM AST


Colombian League

Notes:
MLB scouts said there is some quality of talent as they watched the Colombian Developmental League All-Star showcase: El Universal


Panama League

Allen Cordoba (DSL-Urraca) entered late in the game at second base and batted second.  0-for-1 with one strikeout.

Herrera beat Urraca 5-4

Edmundo Sosa (State College-Metro) started at shortstop and batted leadoff.  0-for-4 at the plate.
Jonathan Rivera (DSL-Metro) started in outfield and batted seventh.  1-for-3 with one strikeout.

Monday's Games:
Cocle (15-8) visits Metro (10-13) @ 4:00 PM
Herrera (10-13) visits Urraca (11-12) @ 7:00 PM


Cuban League

Cuba is open to lending their players to the MLB, much like they do in Asia.  The country has their permits ready for the Caribbean Series.  Confirmed Yunieski Garcia Valera (Artemis) and Guillermo Heredia (Matanzas) have defected from the country.  Julio Alfredo Martinez and Lorenzo Quintana (Pinar del Rio) have both been punished for trying to escape: Cafe Fuerte


Korean Baseball Organization

KBO clubs are set to begin their spring training outside Korea: Korea Times

Wednesday, December 24, 2014

Cardinals Winter League Notebook 12-24-14: Amaury Cazana Singles & Hits A Grand Slam; Ivan Bellazetin Singles Twice & Hits A Three-Run Homer; Anthony Garcia Receiving High Praise In Puerto Rico



Venezuelan League

Breyvic Valera (Springfield-Margarita) has played in 19 games going 27-for-78 (.346) with five doubles, ten RBIs, 32 total bases, 17 runs, eight walks, three stolen bases, eight strikeouts, two caught stealing, .414 OBP, .410 SLG, and .824 OPS.
David Peralta (former Johnson City-Margarita) has played in 52 games going 64-for-197 (.325) with 13 doubles, two triples, two home runs, 31 RBIs, 87 total bases, 24 runs, 18 walks, two stolen bases, 30 strikeouts, three caught stealing, .382 OBP, .442 SLG, and .823 OPS.
Jose Martinez (former Springfield-Aragua) has played in 58 games going 74-for-231 (.320) with 18 doubles, one triple, four home runs, 28 RBIs, 106 total bases, 35 runs, 16 walks, five stolen bases, 20 strikeouts, one caught stealing, .370 OBP, .459 SLG, and .829 OPS.
Cesar Izturis (former St. Louis-Lara) has played in 39 games going 42-for-143 (.294) with seven doubles, one triple, 20 RBIs, 51 total bases, 12 runs, 11 walks, 12 strikeouts, three caught stealing, .346 OBP, .357 SLG, and .703 OPS.
Ronny Cedeno (former St. Louis-Magallanes) has played in 51 games going 55-for-197 (.279) with five doubles, two triples, three home runs, 17 RBIs, 73 total bases, 30 runs, 24 walks, two stolen bases, 38 strikeouts, two caught stealing, .360 OBP, .371 SLG, and .731 OPS.
Eliezer Alfonso (former Peoria-Margarita) has played in 52 games going 45-for-188 (.239) with five doubles, eight home runs, 30 RBIs, 74 total bases, 26 runs, nine walks, 42 strikeouts, .295 OBP, .394 SLG, and .688 OPS.

Kender Villegas (Johnson City-La Guaira) has made two relief appearances posting a 0-0 record, 0.00 ERA, and 1.20 WHIP.  He's allowed one hit, no runs, one walk, and struck one out over 1.2 innings.
Pedro Rodriguez (former MiLB signing-Caribes) has made 31 relief appearances posting a 1-1 record, 0.56 ERA, 1.00 WHIP, seven holds, and nine saves.  He's allowed 24 hits, two earned runs, one home run, eight walks, hit two batters, and struck 37 out over 32 innings.
Luis Perdomo (former Springfield-Margarita) has made 12 relief appearances posting a 0-1 record, 1.42 ERA, 1.34 WHIP, and three holds.  He allowed 11 hits, two earned runs, six walks, and struck six out over 12.2 innings.
Roberto Canache (former Johnson City-Caribes) has made six relief appearances posting a 0-0 record, 3.00 ERA, and 1.08 WHIP.  He's allowed 11 hits, four earned runs, one home run, two walks, hit two batters, and struck nine out over 12 innings.
Geudy Guerra (former VSL-Margarita) has made five relief appearances posting a 0-0 record, 3.52 ERA, and 1.43 WHIP.  He's allowed seven hits, three earned runs, four walks, and struck five out over 7.2 innings.
Renyel Pinto (former Memphis-La Guaira) has made nine appearances (three starts) posting a 0-0 record, 5.09 ERA, and 1.87 WHIP.  He's allowed 21 hits, 12 runs (ten earned), two home runs, 12 walks, hit two batters, and struck 15 out over 17.2 innings.
Jorge Rondon (former St. Louis-Aragua) has made 23 relief appearances posting a 0-0 record, 5.89 ERA, 1.85 WHIP, and 11 holds.  He's allowed 25 hits, 12 earned runs, nienw alks, hit two batters, and struck 16 out over 18.1 innings.
Kristhiam Linares (former Springfield-Zulia) has made nine relief appearances posting a 1-1 record, 7.71 ERA, 1.29 WHIP, and one hold.  He's allowed six hits, six earned runs, two home runs, three walks, hit one batter, and struck two out over seven innings.
Daniel McCutchen (former 2005 draft selection-Magallanes) has made four appearances (two starts) posting a 0-1 record, 12.00 ERA, and 2.33 WHIP.  He's allowed 17 hits, 12 earned runs, four walks, hit one batter, and struck three out over nine innings.

Notes:
Alvaro Seijas talks about his first career start in the LVBP: El Universal

David Peralta (former Johnson City-Margarita) has decided to keep playing into the postseason, while Breyvic Valera (Springfield-Margarita) will not: El Universal

No Games Scheduled Until Friday


Mexican Pacific League

Hugo Castellanos (former Memphis-Jalisco) entered in the sixth and pitched 1.2 innings.  He allowed no hits or runs, and one walk.  (p-s:17-10)(g/f:2-1)(ir-s:2-0)

Jalisco beat Obregon 7-1
LMP Official Site Post Game

Russell Branyan (former St. Louis-Culiacan) started as designated hitter and batted fourth.  1-for-4 with one strikeout.
Dennys Reyes (former St. Louis-Culiacan) entered in the eighth and pitched to three batters.  He allowed one hit, no runs, threw one wild pitch, and struck one out.  (p-s:12-9)(g/f:1-0)

Culiacan beat Hermosillo 4-0
LMP Official Site Post Game

Notes:
Hermosillo placed Shaun Garceau (former Springfield) on the inactive list and could be released on January 2 if not activated: LMP Official Site

No Games Scheduled Until Thursday


Dominican League

Notes:
Cibao selected Nick Additon (former Memphis-Escogido) and Azucareros picked Joe Thurston (former St. Louis-Licey) in the playoff draft: Listin Diario


Puerto Rican League

Jonathan Rodriguez (Memphis-Santurce) started at first base and batted eighth.  1-for-2 with one double, one RBI, one run, and one sac fly.
Joel Pineiro (former St. Louis-Santurce) started and pitched 5.1 innings.  He allowed four hits, one earned run, one home run, one walk, hit one batter, and struck two out for the winning decision (2-4).  (g/f:4-8)
Pedro Feliciano (former Memphis-Santurce) entered in the sixth and pitched to three batters.  He allowed one hit, no runs, and one walk.  (g/f:0-1)(ir-s:1-0)

Ruben Gotay (former Memphis-San Juan) started at third base and batted fifth.  0-for-2 with one walk.

Santurce beat San Juan 3-1 in game one of doubleheader

Jonathan Rodriguez (Memphis-Santurce) started in right field and batted seventh.  0-for-3 with three strikeouts.

Ruben Gotay (former Memphis-San Juan) started at third base and batted fifth.  1-for-6 with one run, one strikeout, and assisted in one double play.
Pete Parise (former Memphis-San Juan) started and pitched five innings.  He allowed five hits, two runs (one earned), and struck seven out.  (g/f:4-4)

San Juan beat Santurce 3-2 in 14 innings in game two of doubleheader
LBPRC Official Site Post Game

Luis Montanez (former Memphis-Mayaguez) started in right field and batted seventh.  1-for-3 with one RBI and one hit by pitch.
Randy Ruiz (former MiLB signing-Mayaguez) entered late in the game as a pinch hitter and batted ninth.  0-for-1 with one strikeout.
Tyler Herron (former Springfield-Mayaguez) entered in the sixth and pitched one inning.  He allowed no hits or runs, and struck one out for the hold (1).  (g/f:0-2)

Anthony Garica (Palm Beach-Carolina) started as designated hitter and batted fourth.  1-for-4 with one double and one strikeout.

Mayaguez beat Carolina 4-2
LBPRC Official Site Post Game

Notes:
Anthony Garcia (Palm Beach-Carolina) has broken a couple HR and RBI records and is on course to break more, with Alex Cora (former MiLB signing) calling him MVP: El Nuevo Dia

Hector Villanueva (former St. Louis), Sixto Lezcano (former St. Louis), Jerry Morales (former St. Louis), Julio Gonzalez (former St. Louis), Mike Kinnunen (former Louisville), Juan Gonzalez (former MiLB signing), Alex Cora (former MiLB signing), and Miguel Negron (former MiLB signing) will take part in Caguas' Night Of Heroes & Legends: El Nuevo Dia

No Games Scheduled Until Friday


Veracruz League

Amaury Cazana (former Memphis-Paso de Ovejas) started in right field and batted fourth.  2-for-3 with one home run, four RBIs, two runs, and two walks.

Paso de Ovejas beat San Andres 12-4
LIV Official Site Post Game

Oneli Perez (former Memphis-La Cuenca) entered in the ninth and pitched one inning.  He allowed three hits and no runs for the save.  (g/f:0-3)

La Cuenca beat Coatza 4-1
LIV Official Site Post Game

Ryde Rodriguez (former Palm Beach-Acayucan) started in left field and batted fifth.  0-for-3 with one run and two walks.
Ivan Bellazetin (former MiLB tryout-Acayucan) started at second base and moved to shortstop, batting ninth.  3-for-4 with one home run, three RBIs, two runs, one hit by pitch, and one strikeout.

Acayucan beat Chiapas 12-2
LIV Official Site Post Game

Wednesday's Games:
San Andres (8-10-1) visits Paso de Ovejas (10-9-1)
Coatza (6-11-3) visits La Cuenca (12-8)
Acayucan (10-10) visits Chiapas (12-7-1)
Xalapa (9-11) visits Santa Rosa (9-10)


Panama League

Edmundo Sosa (State College-Metro) started at shortstop and batted leadoff.  2-for-4 at the plate.
Jonathan Rivera (DSL-Metro) started in outfield and batted sixth.  0-for-4 with two strikeouts.

Cocle beat Metro 7-0
Panama League Official Site Post Game

Allen Cordoba (DSL-Urraca) started at third base and batted eighth.  0-for-5 with three strikeouts.

Urraca beat Herrera 12-7

No Games Scheduled Until Friday


Caribbean Series (February 2, 2015)

Notes:
Cuba has been give the go to play, they just need to get visas: Primera Hora

Cuba is looking for ways to stop their top players from escaping the country: El Nuevo Herald


Nippon Professional Baseball

Chihiro Kaneko re-signed with Orix: Yakyubaka

Friday, December 19, 2014

Cardinals Winter League Notebook 12-19-14: Roberto Canache Strikes Out Two Over Two Hitless/Scoreless Innings; Nick Greenwood Pitches Two Hitless/Scoreless Innings For The Win; Amaury Cazana Singles, Doubles, & Drives In One Run



Venezuelan League

Roberto Canache (former Johnson City-Caribes) entered in the fifth and pitched two innings.  He allowed no hits or runs, one walk, and struck two out.  (g/f:2-1)

Zulia beat Caribes 9-2
El Universal Post Game

Cesar Izturis (former St. Louis-Lara) started at second base and batted ninth.  0-for-3 with one strikeout, grounded into one double play, one fielding error, and assisted in one double play.

La Guaira beat Lara 9-1
El Universal Post Game

David Peralta (former Johnson City-Margarita) started in right field and batted third.  1-for-4, one outfield assist, and assisted in one double play.
Eliezer Alfonso (former Peoria-Margarita) started at first base and batted sixth.  1-for-3 with two strikeouts and assisted in one double play.

Caracas beat Margarita 9-1
El Universal Post Game

Ronny Cedeno (former St. Louis-Magallanes) started at shortstop and batted sixth.  2-for-4 and assisted in two double plays.

Jose Martinez (former Springfield-Aragua) started at second base and batted third.  2-for-4 with one stolen base, grounded into one double play, and assisted in two double plays.

Magallanes beat Aragua 3-1
El Universal Post Game

Notes:
Johan Santana (Baltimore free agent-Magallanes) will begin throwing breaking pitches on Friday: Lider

Friday's Games:
Zulia (32-24) visits Aragua (30-24) @ 7:30 PM VST
Caracas (25-32) visits Caribes (35-21) @ 7:30 PM VST
Magallanes (28-28) visits Lara (27-31) @ 7:30 PM VST
La Guaira (27-29) visits Margarita (20-35) @ 7:30 PM VST


Mexican Pacific League

Justin Christian (former Memphis-Mochis) started in left field and batted ninth.  1-for-2 with one hit by pitch, one strikeout, and one fielding error.

Mochis beat Obregon 8-7
LMP Official Site Post Game

Notes:
Danny Richar (Kansas City-AA) has signed on to play for Aguascalientes (Triple-A Mexican League): MiLB Official Site

Armando Galarraga (Brother Elephants) has signed on to pitch for Puebla (Triple-A Mexican League): MiLB Official Site

Friday's Games:
Mexicali (16-8) visits Hermosillo (11-13) @ 7:30 PM MST
Jalisco (15-9) visits Mochis (12-12) @ 7:30 PM MT
Obregon (8-16) visits Culiacan (15-9) @ 7:30 PM MT
Navojoa (9-15) visits Mazatlan (10-14) @ 8:00 PM MT


Dominican League

Matt Pagnozzi (former St. Louis-Estrellas) started at catcher and batted eighth.  0-for-2 with one strikeout and threw out one of two base runners.

Nick Greenwood (St. Louis-Cibaenas) entered in the fourth and pitched two innings.  He allowed no hits or runs, one walk, and threw one wild pitch for the winning decision (1-0).  (g/f:5-1)

Cibaenas beat Estrellas 7-4
LIDOM Official Site Post Game

Francisco Samuel (former Memphis-Escogido) entered in the eighth and pitched one inning.  He allowed no hits or runs, and struck two out.

Cibao beat Escogido 6-4
LIDOM Official Site Post Game

Eugenio Velez (former Memphis-Azucareros) started in right field and batted sixth.  1-for-5 with one two-out RBI, one stolen base, two strikeouts, and one caught stealing.

Joe Thurston (former St. Louis-Licey) started at second base and batted eighth.  1-for-2 with one double, one walk, and one strikeout.

Licey beat Azucareros 3-2 in 11 innings

Notes:
Alberto Rosario (MiLB signing-Estrellas) is currently nursing a pulled right thigh and may not return until the playoffs: LigaDom

Friday's Games:
Cibaenas (28-19) visits Escogido (14-33) @ 7:30 PM AST
Licey (19-28) visits Estrellas (30-17) @ 7:30 PM AST
Azucareros (22-25) visits Cibao (28-19) @ 7:30 PM AST


Nicaraguan League

Gustavo Martinez (former GCL-Boer) started and pitched six innings.  He allowed eight hits, two earned runs, one home run, one walk, and struck four out.  (g/f:8-4)

Rivas beat Boer 5-4
LNBP Official Site Post Game

Jose Garcia (former Memphis-San Fernando) started in left field and batted leadoff.  0-for-4 with one ground into double play.
Ryde Rodriguez (former Palm Beach-San Fernando) started as designated hitter and batted ninth.  1-for-3 with two strikeouts.

Edgard Montiel (former DSL-Chinandega) started at first base and batted eighth.  1-for-2 with one walk.

Chinandega beat San Fernando 7-2
LNBP Official Site Post Game

Friday's Games:
Boer (19-14) visits Rivas (19-15) @ 6:00 PM
Chinandega (18-16) visits San Fernando (12-23) @ 6:00 PM


Australian Baseball League

C.J. Beatty (former Palm Beach-Brisbane) started at first base and batted fifth.  1-for-5 with one walk, one strikeout, and assisted in one double play.

Canberra beat Brisbane 11-4 in 13 innings
Canberra Official Site Post Game

Wayne Lundgren (former Palm Beach-Sydney) entered in the fifth and pitched to five batters.  He allowed one hit, no runs, one walk, and struck one out.  (p-s:21-11)(g/f:1-0)(ir-s:1-1)

Adelaide beat Sydney 6-2
Adelaide Official Site Post Game

Saturday's Games:
Perth (11-14) visits Melbourne (9-16) for a doubleheader beginning @ 3:30 PM AET
Canberra (13-12) visits Brisbane (14-11) for a doubleheader beginning @ 3:30 PM AEST
Sydney (12-14) visits Adelaide (17-9) @ 7:00 PM ACT


Puerto Rican League

Randy Ruiz (former MiLB signing-Mayaguez) started as designated hitter and batted fourth.  1-for-4 with one strikeout.

Anthony Garcia (Palm Beach-Carolina) started in right field and batted fourth.  2-for-4 at the plate.
J.C. Romero (former St. Louis-Carolina) entered in the ninth and pitched one inning.  He allowed one hit, two earned runs, one walk, and struck one out for the losing decision (1-1).  (g/f:1-0)

Mayaguez beat Carolina 4-2
LBPRC Official Site Post Game

Friday's Games:
Caguas (20-10) visits Santurce (13-17) @ 7:30 PM AST
San Juan (10-19) visits Carolina (15-16) @ 7:30 PM AST


Colombian League

Ronald Ramirez (former Palm Beach-Cartagena) singled and drove in one run as Cartagena beat Monteria 6-2: LCBP Official Site

Friday's Games:
Sincelejo (12-13) visits Barranquilla (16-10)
Monteria (10-17) visits Cartagena (14-12)


Veracruz League

Ivan Bellazetin (former MiLB tryout-Acayucan) started at second base and batted leadoff.  0-for-3 with one hit by pitch and one strikeout.

Acayucan beat Coatza 7-3
LIV Official Site Post Game

Amaury Cazana (former Memphis-Paso de Ovejas) started in right field and batted fourth.  2-for-4 with one double, one RBI, and one hit by pitch.

Xalapa beat Paso de Ovejas 6-2
LIV Official Site Post Game

Friday's Games:
La Cuenca (8-7) visits Acayucan (8-6)
Chiapas (11-3) visits Coatza (3-10-2)
Paso de Ovejas (5-9-1) visits Santa Rosa (8-6)
Xalapa (7-8) visits San Andres (6-7-1)


Panama League

Allen Cordoba (DSL-Urraca) started at second base and batted seventh.  2-for-3 with one strikeout.

Cocle beat Urraca 2-0

Edmundo Sosa (State College-Metro) started at shortstop and batted leadoff.  1-for-5 with one RBI, one run, one strikeout, and committed one error.
Jonathan Rivera (DSL-Metro) started in outfield and batted seventh.  0-for-4 with one RBI, one run, and one strikeout.

Metro beat Herrera 6-5
Panama League Official Site Post Game

Friday's Games:
Metro (2-1) visits Herrera (0-4) @ 7:00 PM
Urraca (1-2) visits Cocle (4-0) @ 7:00 PM


Nippon Professional Baseball

Hanshin is trying to keep Seung-Hwan Oh for another season in Japan.  Hiroshima will not post Kenta Maeda this offseason as both sides negotiate a contract for 2015.  Tomo Ohka (former Memphis) would like to continue his pitching career: Yakyubaka

Hanshin has requested to speak directly to Chihiro Kaneko (Orix free agent): Yakyubaka

Thursday, November 6, 2014

Cardinals Winter League Notebook 11-6-14: Jonathan Rodriguez Singles, Walks, & Drives In Two Runs; Luis Mateo Singles Twice & Doubles; Chris Perry Pitches One Hitless/Scoreless Inning For The Hold



Arizona Fall League

Breyvic Valera (Springfield-Peoria) started at first base and batted second.  1-for-4 with one strikeout.
Cody Stanley (Springfield-Peoria) entered late in the game as a pinch hitter and batted second.  0-for-1 with one strikeout.
Chris Perry (Palm Beach-Peoria) entered in the seventh and pitched one inning.  He allowed no hits or runs for the hold (3).  (p-s:15-9)(g/f:0-2)

Surprise beat Peoria 5-3
MLB Official; Site Post Game

Notes:
Carl Crawford (Los Angeles) and Dustin Pedroia (Boston) were elected to the AFL Hall of Fame: Los Angeles Official Site

Thursday's Games:
Scottsdale (10-15) visits Peoria (10-13-2) @ 12:35 PM MST
Surprise (11-13-1) visits Glendale (10-13-1) @ 12:35 PM MST
Mesa (13-10-1) visits Salt River (16-6-3) @ 6:35 PM MST


Venezuelan League

Cesar Izturis (former St. Louis-Lara) started at second base and batted second.  3-for-4 with one RBI, one caught stealing, and assisted in one double play.
Joe Thurston (former St. Louis-Lara) started in left field and batted seventh.  1-for-3 with one double, two RBIs, one walk, and one strikeout.

Lara beat Caracas 5-3
LVBP Official Site Post Game

Jose Martinez (former Springfield-Aragua) started at second base and batted fifth.  1-for-4 with one walk.

Aragua beat Caribes 11-4
LVBP Official Site Post Game

Notes:
Johan Santana (Baltimore free agent-Magallanes) may rehab with Magallanes in December or January: LVBP Official Site

Thursday's Games:
Zulia (16-5) visits Margarita (8-15) @ 7:30 PM VST
Magallanes (9-12) visits Caracas (11-13) @ 7:30 PM VST
La Guaira (6-16) visits Lara (7-16) @ 7:30 PM VST
Aragua (13-7) visits Caribes (18-4) @ 7:30 PM VST


Mexican Pacific League

Hugo Castellanos (former Memphis-Jalisco) entered in the eighth and pitched to one batter.  He allowed no hits or runs.  (p-s:4-3)(g/f:1-0)

Jalisco beat Mazatlan 5-0
LMP Official Site Post Game

Justin Christian (former Memphis-Mochis) started in centerfield and batted leadoff.  0-for-3 with one walk.

Luis Garcia (former New Haven-Hermosillo) started as designated hitter and batted fourth.  1-for-2 with one double, one two-out RBI, one run, and two walks.

Hermosillo beat Mochis 7-3
LMP Official Site Post Game

Notes:
Agustin Murillo (Monterrey-Obregon) is heading to Japan to tryout for Rakuten: Obregon Official Site

Hermosillo has hired Lino Rivera (former Arkansas) as their new manager: XEU Deportes

Thursday's Games:
Mazatlan (12-9) visits Jalisco (13-9) @ 7:00 PM CT
Mexicali (11-11) visits Navojoa (9-13) @ 7:30 PM MST
Mochis (10-12) visits Hermosillo (9-13) @ 7:30 PM MST
Obregon (13-8) visits Culiacan (10-12) @ 7:30 PM MT


Dominican League

Jorge Sosa (former St. Louis-Escogido) entered in the ninth and pitched one inning.  He allowed no hits or runs, and struck one out.  (g/f:0-1)

Cibaenas beat Escogido 2-1
LIDOM Official Site Post Game

Eugenio Velez (former MemphisAzucareros) started in right field and batted second.  3-for-4 with one run and one stolen base.

Xavier Scruggs (Memphis-Cibao) started at first base and batted fourth.  0-for-3 with one run, one walk, and one strikeout.

Cibao beat Azucareros 5-2
LIDOM Official Site Post Game

Thursday's Games:
Licey (5-9) visits Estrellas (7-6) @ 7:30 PM AST


Nicaraguan League

Edgard Montiel (former DSL-Chinandega) started at first base and batted seventh.  0-for-4 with one strikeout.
Jem Argenal (former GCL-Chinandega) started in centerfield and batted ninth.  0-for-3 with one walk, one stolen base, and two strikeouts.

Chinandega beat Boer 11-9
LNBP Official Site Post Game

Jose Garcia (former Memphis-Rivas) started at shortstop and batted leadoff.  1-for-4 with one walk

Granada beat Rivas 3-1
LNBP Official Site Post Game

No Games Scheduled For Thursday


Australian Baseball League

Wayne Lundgren (former Palm Beach-Sydney) entered in the eighth and pitched one inning.  He allowed one hit, no runs, one walk, and struck one out.  (p-s:24-14)(g/f:0-2)

Sydney bear Canberra 9-0
Sydney Official Site Post Game

Friday's Games:
Sydney visits Canberra @ 7:00 PM AET
Brisbane visits Melbourne @ 7:35 PM AET


Puerto Rican League

Luis Mateo (Memphis-Caguas) started at shortstop and batted ninth.  3-for-3 with one double and assisted in two double plays.
Javier Machuca (former GCL-Caguas) entered in the sixth and pitched 1.1 innings.  He allowed one hit, no runs, and struck one out.  (g/f:1-0)(ir-s:2-0)

Jonathan Rodriguez (Springfield-Santurce) started at third base and batted third.  1-for-3 with two two-out RBIs, one walk, and two strikeouts.

Santurce beat Caguas 7-2
LBPRC Official Site Post Game

Ruben Gotay (former Memphis-San Juan) started at first base and batted second.  1-for-3 with one hit by pitch and one strikeout.

Luis Montanez (former Memphis-Mayaguez) started in right field and batted eighth.  1-for-3 with one walk and grounded into one double play.

Mayaguez beat San Juan 9-0
LBPRC Official Site Post Game

Notes:
More on Juan Gonzalez (former MiLB signing-San Juan) working with the youngsters in preperation for the Central American Games: Primera Hora

Thursday's Games:
Santurce (3-0) visits Carolina (2-2) @ 7:30 PM AST
Caguas (1-3) visits San Juan (1-3) @ 7:30 PM AST


Cuban League

Seattle has signed Misael Siverio to a six-year deal: El Nuevo Herald

Yulieski Gourriel and Alfredo Despaigne will help lead the Cuban team in the Central American Games in Veracruz: Diario de Cuba

Thursday, October 30, 2014

Cardinals Winter League Notebook 10-30-14: Oscar Taveras Tribute In Dominican League; Jacob Wilson Singles, Triples, & Drives In Two Runs; Anderson Gerdel Strikes Out Three Over Five Scoreless Innings



Arizona Fall League

Breyvic Valera (Springfield-Peoria) started at second base and batted leadoff.  0-for-4 with one stolen base and assisted in one double play.
Jacob Wilson (Springfield-Peoria) started at first base and batted sixth.  2-for-4 with one triple, two RBIs, two runs, one strikeout, and assisted in one double play.
Tyrell Jenkins (Palm Beach-Peoria) started and pitched four innings.  He allowed three hits, one earned run, two walks, and struck one out.  (p-s:65-37)(g/f:5-1)

Peoria beat Glendale 5-4
MLB Official Site Post Game

Thursday's Games:
Glendale (8-10-1) visits Peoria (7-11-2) @ 12:35 PM MST
Scottsdale (9-11) visits Mesa (10-8-1) @ 12:35 PM MST
Surprise (8-11-1) visits Salt River (13-4-3) @ 6:35 PM MST


Venezuelan League

Ronny Cedeno (former St. Louis-Magallanes) started at shortstop and batted leadoff.  2-for-3 with one run, two walks (one intentional), one strikeout, and assisted in one double play.

Magallanes beat Zulia 4-3
LVBP Official Site Post Game

Cesar Izturis (former St. Louis-Lara) started at second base and batted second.  2-for-5 with one triple and assisted in one double play.
Joe Thurston (former St. Louis-Lara) started in left field and batted seventh.  1-for-2 with one double, one two-out RBI, one run, and two walks.

Jose Martinez (former Springfield-Aragua) started at second base and batted fourth.  1-for-4 with one strikeout.

Lara beat Aragua 5-2
LVBP Official Site Post Game

Pedro Rodriguez (former MiLB signing-Caribes) entered in the eighth and pitched one inning.  He allowed no hits or runs, and struck one out for the hold (3).  (g/f:1-0)(ir-s:1-0)

David Peralta (former Johnson City-Margarita) started in right field and batted third.  3-for-4 at the plate.
Eliezer Alfonso (former Peoria-Margarita) started at first base and batted fourth.  0-for-4 with one run, grounded into one double play, and assisted in one double play.

Caribes beat Margarita 4-2
LVBP Official Site Post Game

Thursday's Games:
Zulia (12-4) visits Aragua (9-5) @ 7:30 PM VST
Lara (4-13) visits Magallanes (6-9) @ 7:30 PM VST
Caribes (15-2) visits Caracas (9-9) @ 7:30 PM VST
La Guaira (6-11) visits Margarita (5-13) @ 7:30 PM VST


Venezuelan League

Anderson Gerdel (Johnson City-La Guaira) started and pitched five innings.  He allowed three hits, no runs, and struck three out.

Aragua beat La Guaira 5-4

Jhohan Acevedo (State College-Caracas) started in centerfield and batted sixth.  1-for-4 with one double, and one RBI, and one sac fly.

Caracas beat Boston 5-3

Thursday's Games:
Navegantes (2-13) visits Caribes (6-6) @ 10:00 AM VST
Philadelphia (4-11) visits La Guaira (7-7) @ 10:00 AM VST
Seattle (8-6) visits Aragua (8-5) @ 10:00 AM VST
Caracas (10-5) visits Detroit (7-7) @ 11:00 AM VST
Tampa Bay (6-8) visits Magallanes (8-7) @ 11:00 AM VST
Margarita (8-6) visits Caimanes (11-4) @ 11:00 AM VST
Lara (11-4) visits Cardenales (7-7) @ 11:00 AM VST
Zulia (7-8) visits Boston (4-10) @ 11:00 AM VST


Mexican Pacific League

Brian Broderick (former Memphis-Jalisco) entered in the ninth and pitched one inning.  He allowed one hit, no runs, and struck one out.  (p-s:13-8)(g/f:1-0)

Jalisco beat Obregon 11-4
LMP Official Site Post Game

Brock Peterson (former St. Louis-Mexicali) started in left field and batted third.  1-for-4 with one ground into double play.
Shane Peterson (former Springfield-Mexicali) started in right field and batted seventh.  1-for-4 with one double and one RBI.

Luis Garcia (former New Haven-Hermosillo) started at first base and batted sixth.  0-for-3 and assisted in one double play.

Mexicali beat Hermosillo 3-1
LMP Official Site Post Game

Justin Christian (former Memphis-Mochis) started in centerfield and batted second.  0-for-4 at the plate.

Mazatlan beat Mochis 4-0
LMP Official Site Post Game

Notes:
Jose Torres went 2-for-3 with two RBIs and Estolano Francisco went 3-for-5 with one RBI in Mexican Academy League play: MiLB Official Site

Thursday's Games:
Mexicali (7-9) visits Hermosillo (7-9) @ 7:30 PM MST
Culiacan (6-10) visits Navojoa (8-8) @ 7:30 PM MST
Mochs (7-9) visits Mazatlan (10-5) @ 8:00 PM MT


Dominican League

Xavier Scruggs (St. Louis-Cibao) started in left field and batted fourth.  2-for-4 with two doubles, one two-out RBI, one run, and one strikeout.

Cibao beat Licey 4-2
LIDOM Official Site Post Game

Evan MacLane (former St. Louis-Estrellas) started and pitched three innings.  He allowed eight hits and five earned runs for the losing decision (0-1).  (g/f:6-2)

Escogido beat Estrellas 6-4
LIDOM Official Site Post Game

Eugenio Velez (former Memphis-Azucareros) started as designated hitter and batted second.  1-for-4 with one triple, one run, and one strikeout.
Danilo Sanchez (former Springfield-Azucareros) entered late in the game at catcher.

Audry Perez (Memphis-Cibaenas) started at catcher and batted ninth.  3-for-4 with one double.

Cibaneas beat Azucareros 4-1
LIDOM Official Site Post Game

Notes:
Cibaenas held a tribute for Oscar Taveras (St. Louis-Cibaenas) before Thursday's game.  The team signed a jersey worn by Taveras and gave it to his parents.  Francisco Taveras, Oscar's father, threw out the first pitch with Carlos Martinez (St. Louis-Cibaenas) in the batting box and Audry Perez (Memphis-Cibaenas) catching: Cibaenas Official Site

Photos of jersey signed by team: Laura Bonnelly Twitter

Stanley Javier (former St. Louis-Cibaenas CEO) signing jersey: Laura Bonnelly Twitter

Carlos Martinez (St. Louis-Cibaenas) signing jersey: Laura Bonnelly Twitter

Taveras' family holding photographs and jersey: Laura Bonnelly Twitter

Juan Lagares (New York-N-Cibaenas) and Carlos Martinez (St. Louis-Cibaenas) in the batting boxes and Audry Perez (Memphis-Cibaenas) catching the first pitch from Francisco Taveras: Laura Bonnelly Twitter

Thursday's Games:
Cibaenas (6-2) visits Licey (1-8) 7:30 PM AST


Nicaraguan League

Edgard Montiel (former DSL-Chinandega) started at first base and batted seventh.  3-for-4 with one RBI, one run, and one walk.
Jem Argenal (former GCL-Chinandega) started in centerfield and batted ninth.  2-for-4 with one RBI, one run, one walk, and one stolen base.

Jose Garcia (former Memphis-Rivas) started at shortstop and batted second.  1-for-4 with one double, one run, one walk, and two strikeouts.

Chinandega beat Rivas 7-6
LNBP Official Site Post Game

No Games Scheduled For Thursday


Australian Baseball League

C.J. Beatty (former Palm Beach-Brisbane) started at third base and batted sixth.  0-for-3 with one strikeout.

Adelaide beat Brisbane 8-3
Adelaide Official Site Post Game

Friday's Games:
Adelaide (1-0) visits Brisbane (0-1) @ 6:30 PM AEST
Sydney (0-0) visits Perth (0-0) @ 7:20 PM AWST


Puerto Rican League

Notes:
Randy Ruiz (former MiLB signing-Mayaguez) is expected to report on November 3rd or 4th: El Nuevo Dia

Thursday's Games:
Santurce (0-0) visits San Juan (0-0) @ 7:30 PM AST
Caguas (0-0) visits Mayaguez (0-0) @ 7:30 PM AST

Sunday, October 26, 2014

Cardinals Winter League Notebook 10-26-14: Eliezer Alfonso Becomes LVBP's All-Time Home Run Leader; Sam Tuivailala Strikes Out Four Over Two Scoreless Innings For The Save; Breyvic Valera Singles, Walks, & Drives In One Run



Arizona Fall League

Cody Stanley (Springfield-Peoria) started at first base and batted fourth.  1-for-4 with one double and one run.
Jacob Wilson (Springfield-Peoria) started at third base and batted sixth.  1-for-4 at the plate.
Breyvic Valera (Springfield-Peoria) started at second base and batted seventh.  1-for-2 with one RBI, two runs, one walk, one strikeout, and assisted in one double play.
C.J. McElroy (Peoria-Peoria) startedin cneterfield and batted eighth.  0-for-2 with two sacrifices and one strikeout.
Sam Tuivailala (St. Louis-Peoria) entered in the eighth and pitched two innings.  He allowed one hit, no runs, and struck four out for the save (2).  (p-s:26-17)(g/f:0-1)

Peoria beat Salt River 6-3
MLB Official SIte Post Game

No Games Scheduled For Sunday


Venezuelan League

Jose Martinez (former Springfield-Aragua) started at second base and batted fifth.  0-for-4 at the plate.

La Guaira beat Aragua 8-4
LVBP Official Site Post Game

Eliezer Alfonso (former Peoria-Margarita) started at first base and batted fourth.  1-for-4 with one home run, one RBI, one run, one strikeout, and assisted in one double play.
David Peralta (former Johnson City-Margarita) entered late in the game as a pinch hitter and batted seventh.  1-for-1 with one double, one two-out RBI, and one run.

Ronny Cedeno (former St. Louis-Magallanes) started at shortstop and batted second.  1-for-4 with one RBI, one run, and one strikeout.

Magallanes beat Margarita 5-4
LVBP Official SIte Post Game

Joe Thurston (former St. Louis-Lara) started in right field and batted second.  1-for-3 with one home run, two RBIs, one run, one walk, and grounded into two double plays.
Cesar Izturis (former St. Louis-Lara) started at second base and batted ninth.  0-for-4 with one run and one sacrifice.

Cesar Valera (Palm Beach-Caribes) entered late in the game as a pinch runner and scored one run.
Pedro Rodriguez (former MiLB signing-Caribes) entered in the eighth and pitched 2.1 innings.  He allowed two hits, one earned run, threw one wild pitch, and struck three out.  (g/f:2-1)(ir-s:3-1)

Caribes beat Lara 7-6 in 10 innings
LVBP Official Site Post Game

Tommy Pham (St. Louis-Caracas) started in centerfield and batted ninth.  1-for-2 with one RBI, one walk, one sac fly, and one outfield assist.

Zulia beat Caracas 5-1
LVBP Official Site Post Game

Notes:
Eliezer Alfonso (former Peoria-Margarita) became the LVBP's All-Time Home Run Leader with 125: Margarita Official Site

Carlos Zambrano (Philadelphia free agent-Magallanes) will make a start in Parallel League on Monday: Lider

Sunday's Games:
Margarita (4-11) visits La Guaira (6-8) @ 1:00 PM VST
Lara (2-12) visits Caribes (12-2) @ 5:00 PM VST
Magallanes (5-8) visits Aragua (8-4) @ 5:30 PM VST
Caracas (7-8) visits Zulia (11-2) @ 7:00 PM VST - Boone Whiting (Memphis-Caracas) is scheduled to start


Mexican Pacific League

Brock Peterson (former St. Louis-Mexicali) started in left field and batted third.  2-for-4 with one double, one RBI, and two strikeouts.
Shane Peterson (former Springfield-Mexicali) started in right field and batted seventh.  0-for-3 with one walk.

Brian Broderick (former Memphis-Jalisco) entered in the ninth and pitched one inning.  He allowed no hits or runs for the save (5).  (p-s:8-7)(g/f:2-1)

Jalisco beat Mexicali 3-1
LMP Official Site Post Game

Justin Christian (former Memphis-Mochis) started in centerfield and batted leadoff.  0-for-4 at the plate.

Obregon beat Mochis 9-1
LMP Official Site Post Game

Luis Garcia (former New Haven-Hermosillo) started as designated hitter and batted fifth.  0-for-3 with one strikeout.

Navojoa beat Hermosillo 4-1
LMP Official Site Post Game

Notes:
Isaac Paredes went 2-for-3 with one RBI, Jesus Martinez drove in two runs, and Ivan Beristain went 3-for-3 with three RBIs in Mexican Academy League play.  Jose Suchilt was named Pitcher of the Week and Fernando Inzunza named Player of the Week.  MiLB Official Site

Sunday's Games:
Mexicali (6-7) visits Jalisco (8-5) @ 12:00 AM CT
Mochis (7-6) visits Obregon (6-6) @ 5:00 PM MST
Navojoa (6-7) visits Hermosillo (5-8) @ 5:00 PM MST
Mazatlan (8-4) visits Culiacan (5-8) @ 5:00 PM MST


Dominican League

Xavier Scruggs (St. Louis-Cibao) started in left field and batted fourth.  1-for-4 with two walks and two strikeouts.

Cibao beat Escogido 9-4
LIDOM Official Site Post Game

Omar Javier (former Johnson City-Estrellas) entered in the fourth and pitched to three batters.  He allowed two hits and no runs.  (ir-s:3-3)

Audry Perez (Memphis-Cibaenas) started at catcher and batted eighth.  1-for-4 with one run, one strikeout, and allowed one stolen base.
Angel Castro (former Memphis-Cibaenas) started and pitched five innings.  He allowed eight hits, three earned runs, one walk, threw one wild pitch, and struck one out for the winning decision (1-0).  (g/f:11-3)

Cibaenas beat Estrellas 8-3
LIDOM Official Site Post Game

D'Angelo Jimenez (former Memphis-Licey) entered late in the game as a pinch hitter and batted eighth.  One walk at the plate.

Eugenio Velez (former Memphis-Azucareros) started in left field and batted second.  2-for-4 with one double, one run, and one stolen base.

Azucareros beat Licey 4-3
LIDOM Official Site Post Game

Sunday's Games:
Licey (1-6) visits Cibaenas (4-2) @ 5:00 PM AST
Azucareros (4-3) visits Escogido (2-5) @ 5:00 PM AST


Nicaraguan League

Gustavo Martinez (former GCL-Boer) started and pitched five innings.  He allowed three hits, no runs, two walks, and struck three out for the winning decision (1-0).  (g/f:7-2)

Boer beat Granada 8-2
LNBP Official Site Post Game

Jose Garcia (former Memphis-Rivas) started at shortstop and batted second.  2-for-5 with one strikeout.

Edgard Montiel (former DSL-Chinandega) started at first base and batted seventh.  0-for-2 with one walk
Jem Argenal (former GCL-Chinandega) started in centerfield and batted ninth.  0-for-2 with one walk and one strikeout.

Chinandega beat Rivas 3-2
LNBP Official Site Post Game

Sunday's Games:
Boer (2-0) visits Rivas (0-2) @ 11:00 AM
Chinandega (1-1) visits Granada (0-2) @ 11:00 AM


Puerto Rican League (October 30, 2014)

Notes:
Ruben Gotay (former Memphis), Iden Nazario (Palm Beach), and Pete Parise (former Memphis) all expected to play for San Juan.  The team played under the name Manati a couple years ago: El Nuevo Dia

Wednesday, October 15, 2014

Cardinals Winter League Notebook 10-15-14: Silfredo Garcia Strikes Out One Over One Scoreless Inning For The Save; Tyrell Jenkins Receives Pitcher Of The Week Consideration; Jorge Rondon Activated In The Venezuelan League



Arizona Fall League

Cody Stanley (Springfield-Peoria) started at catcher and batted fourth.  1-for-4, one passed ball, allowed three stolen bases, and picked one runner off.
Jacob Wilson (Springfield-Peoria) started at second base and batted eighth.  0-for-3 and assisted in two double plays.

Glendale beat Peoria 9-0
MLB Official Site Post Game

Notes:
Tyrell Jenkins (Palm Beach-Peoria) received consideration for AFL Pitcher of the Week: MLB Official Site

Wednesday's Games:
Mesa (1-5) visits Peoria (2-4-1) @ 12:35 PM MST
Salt River (6-1) visits Glendale (2-3-1) @ 6:35 PM MST
Surprise (3-4) visits Scottsdale (5-2) @ 6:35 PM MST


Venezuelan League

Joe Thurston (former St. Louis-Lara) started in right field and batted fifth.  2-for-4 with one ground into double play.
Cesar Izturis (former St. Louis-Lara) started at second base and batted ninth.  3-for-4 with one caught stealing/pickoff.

David Peralta (former Johnson City-Margarita) started in right field and batted third.  1-for-4 with one double, one RBI, one run, and one strikeout.
Eliezer Alfonso (former Peoria-Margarita) started at first base and batted fifth.  1-for-3 at the plate.
Silfredo Garcia (Palm Beach-Margarita) entered in the ninth and pitched one inning.  He allowed no hits or runs, and struck one out for the save (1).  (g/f:1-1)

Margarita beat Lara 3-2
LVBP Official Site Post Game

Tommy Pham (St. Louis-Caracas) started in centerfield and batted leadoff.  0-for-2 with one run, two walks, and one strikeout.

Magallanes beat Caracas 5-4
LVBP Official Site Post Game

Notes:
Jorge Rondon (Memphis-Aragua) was added to the Aragua active roster for the week: Aragua Official Site

Ronny Cedeno (former St. Louis-Magallanes) was added to the Magallanes active roster for the week: Ultimas Noticias

Wednesday's Games:
Zulia (4-0) visits Caracas (2-3) @ 7:30 PM VST - Boone Whiting (Memphis-Caracas) is scheduled to start
Lara (1-4) visits Margarita (2-3) @ 7:30 PM VST
Caribes (3-1) visits Magallanes (2-3) @ 7:30 PM VST
La Guaira (2-3) visits Aragua (3-2) @ 7:30 PM VST


Mexican Pacific League

Luis Garcia (former New Haven-Hermosillo) started at first base and batted fourth.  0-for-3 with one walk and assisted in three double plays.

Hugo Castellanos (former Memphis-Jalisco) entered in the seventh and pitched to two batters.  He allowed no hits, one earned run, and hit one batter for the hold (1).  (p-s:9-5)(g/f:1-0)
Brian Broderick (former Memphis-Jalisco) entered in the ninth and pitched one inning.  He allowed three hits and one earned run for the save (1).  (p-s:13-8)(g/f:1-1)

Jalisco beat Hermosillo 3-2
XEU Deportes Post Game

Justin Christian (former Memphis-Mochis) started in centerfield and batted leadoff.  0-for-4 with one walk.

Culiacan beat Mochis 3-2
XEU Deportes Post Game

Brock Peterson (former St. Louis-Mexicali) started in left field and batted third.  0-for-3 with two walks and two strikeouts.
Shane Peterson (former Springfield-Mexicali) started in right field and batted sixth.  1-for-4 with one strikeout, one fielding error, one outfield assist, and assisted in one double play.

Obregon beat Mexicali 6-2
XEU Deportes Post Game

Wednesday's Games:
Hermosillo (2-1) visits Jalisco (2-1) @ 6:00 PM
Culiacan (2-1) visits Mochis (1-2) @ 7:30 PM MT
Navojoa (0-4) visits Mazatlan (3-1) @ 8:00 PM MT
Mexicali (1-2) visits Obregon (2-1) @ 7:30 PM MST


Dominican League (October 16, 2014)

Notes:
Tony Pena (former St. Louis-Cibaenas) spoke to the players and staff at Cibaenas conference: Cibaenos Official Site

Luis Perdomo (former Springfield-Estrellas) pitched in relief as Esterellas beat Azucareros 7-2 in preseason play: Estrellas Official Site