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Monday, December 5, 2016

Cardinals Winter League Notebook 12-5-16: Edgard Montiel Singles, Homers, & Drives In Three Runs; Angel Castro Strikes Out Three Over Five & A Third Scoreless Innings For The Win; Jose Martinez Doubles & Knocks In Two Runs



Venezuelan League:

Breyvic Valera (Memphis-Margarita) started at second base and batted third.  2-for-5 with one run, one stolen base, one throwing error, and assisted in one double play.
Eduardo Sanchez (former St. Louis-Margarita) entered in the seventh and pitched to two batters.  He allowed one hit and no runs for the hold (1).  (p-s:9-6)(g/f:1-0)(ir-s:1-0)

Margarita beat Aragua 8-7
LVBP Official Site Post Game

Ronny Cedeno (former MLB signing-Magallanes) started at second base and batted second.  1-for-3 with one double, one run, and one strikeout.
Jose Martinez (former Springfield-Magallanes) entered late in the game at third base and batted third.  1-for-1 with one double, two two-out RBIs, and one run.
Tommy Pham (St. Louis-Magallanes) started in left field and batted ninth.  0-for-1 with one run and three walks.

Jose Martinez (St. Louis-La Guaira) started in centerfield and moved to first base, batting fourth.  1-for-5 with one two-out RBI, one run, one strikeout, and assisted in one double play.
Juan Gonzalez (former Memphis-La Guaira) entered in the sixth and pitched one inning.  He allowed one hit, no runs, and one walk.  (p-s:15-9)(g/f:2-0)
Pedro Echemendia (Memphis-La Guaira) entered in the seventh and pitched one inning.  He allowed no hits or runs, one walk, and struck one out.  (p-s:16-9)(g/f:1-0)

La Guaira beat Magallanes 11-5
LVBP Official Site Post Game

Rafael Ortega (former Memphis-Caribes) entered late in the game in centerfield.

Caribes beat Lara 4-3
LVBP Official Site Post Game

Wilfredo Tovar (MiLB signing-Caracas) entered late in the game at second base and assisted in one double play.

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

Notes:
Magallanes does not feel Johan Santana (Toronto free agent) is quite ready to pitch yet: Lider

Monday's Game:
Lara (27-21) visits Caribes (24-23) @ 7:00 PM VET


Venezuelan Parallel League:

Stats:
Johny Celis (former MiLB tryout-La Guaira) has played in two games going 3-for-8 (.375) with one double, two RBIs, four total bases, one run, one walk, three strikeouts, .444 OBP, .500 SLG, and .944 OPS.
Hector Garcia (former Johnson City-La Guaira) has played in 17 games going 12-for-35 (.343) with two doubles, three RBIs, 14 total bases, three runs, two walks, nine strikeouts, .410 OBP, .400 SLG, and .810 OPS.
Cesar Valera (former Palm Beach-Caribes) has played in six games going 5-for-18 (.278) with one double, one home run, seven RBIs, nine total bases, three runs, three walks, one sacrifice, .381 OBP, .500 SLG, and .881 OPS.
Jose Gonzalez (former Springfield-La Guaira) has played in 13 games going 11-for-43 (256) with one double, one home run, five RBIs, 15 total bases, five runs, four walks, eight strikeouts, .347 OBP, .349 SLG, and .696 OPS.

Silfredo Garcia (Springfield free agent-Margarita) has made four relief appearances posting a 1-0 record, 0.00 ERA, and 0.14 WHIP.  He's allowed one hit, no runs, and struck six out over 7.1 innings.
Justin Wright (Memphis free agent-Margarita) made two appearances (one start) posting a 0-0 record, 0.00 ERA, and 1.50 WHIP.  He's allowed three hits, no runs, and struck two out over two innings.
Geddy Guerra (former VSL-La Guaira) has made five relief appearances posting a 1-1 record, 1.74 ERA, 1.16 WHIP, and one save.  He's allowed nine hits, two earned runs, three walks, and struck ten out over 10.1 innings.
Anderson Gerdel (former Palm Beach-La Guaira) has made 11 appearances (five starts) posting a3-2 record, 2.38 ERA, and 0.91 WHIP.  He's allowed 21 hits, ten runs (nine earned), two home runs, ten walks, and struck 24 out over 34 innings.
Dail Villanueva (former Peoria-Caracas) has made 15 relief appearances posting a 2-0 record, 3.18 ERA, and 1.24 WHIP.  He's allowed 11 hits, five runs (four earned), one home run, three walks, and struck ten out over 11.1 innings.
Gerwuins Veleazco (Palm Beach free agent-Caracas) has made nine appearances (one start) posting a 1-0 record, 3.72 ERA, and 2.07 WHIP.  He's allowed 12 hits, five runs (four earned), eight walks, and struck seven out over 9.2 innings.
Jorge Rondon (former St. Louis-Aragua) has made two relief appearances posting a 0-0 record, 4.50 ERA, and 2.50 WHIP.  He's allowed four hits, one earned run, one walk, and struck four out over two innings.

Monday's Games:
Margarita-Caribes (18-17) visits Philadelphia (17-15-2) @ 9:00 AM VET
Magallanes (4-30-1) visits Zulia (18-17) @ 11:00 AM VET
Aragua (17-17-2) visits La Guaira (18-15-2) @ 11:00 AM VET
Caimanes (13-21-1) visits Boston (25-10) @ 11:00 AM VET
Caracas (21-12-2) visits Detroit (10-22-2) @ 11:00 AM VET
Margarita-Caribes (18-17) visits Lara (25-10) @ 12:00 PM VET


Mexican Pacific League:

Randy Arozarena (MiLB signing-Navojoa) started in left field and batted second.  1-for-3 with two two-out RBIs, one strikeout, and was ejected in the fourth inning.
Niko Vasquez (former Springfield-Navojoa) started at shortstop and batted fifth.  3-for-5 with two runs.

Ramon Delgado (former Memphis-Jalisco) entered in the sixth and pitched four batters.  He allowed three hits, one earned run, and one home run.  (p-s:10-7)(g/f:1-0)(ir-s:2-2)

Navojoa beat Jalisco 11-10
LMP Official Site Post Game

Dean Anna (former St. Louis-Hermosillo) started at third base and batted second.  0-for-3 with one walk and one strikeout.
Efren Navarro (Memphis free agent-Hermosillo) started in left field and batted third.  0-for-4 with one strikeout.
David Washington (former Memphis-Hermosillo) started in right field and batted sixth.  0-for-4 with two strikeouts.

Mexicali beat Hermosillo 3-1 in 10 innings
LMP Official Site Post Game

Irving Wilson (GCL-Culiacan) started at catcher and batted eighth.  0-for-3 with two strikeouts and threw out two of four runners.

Obregon beat Culiacan 2-1
LMP Official Site Post Game

No Games Scheduled For Monday


Dominican League:

Angel Castro (former Memphis-Cibaenas) started and pitched 5.1 innings.  He allowed two hits, no runs, two walks, and struck three out for the winning decision (2-3).  (g/f:6-3)

Alberto Rosario (St. Louis-Estrellas) started at catcher and batted ninth.  0-for-2 at the plate.
Audry Perez (former St. Louis-Estrellas) entered in the at catcher.

Cibaenas beat Estrellas 4-0
LIDOM Official Site Post Game

Eugenio Velez (former Memphis-Azucareros) entered late in the game as a pinch hitter and batted ninth.  0-for-1 at the plate.
Jayson Aquino (former MLB signing-Azucareros) entered in the fifth and pitched to two batters.  He allowed no hits or runs.  (g/f:1-1)(ir-s:1-0)

Donovan Solano (former Memphis-Licey) started at third base and batted seventh.  1-for-3 with one walk.
Maikel Cleto (former St. Louis-Licey) entered in the seventh and pitched 1.2 innings.  He allowed no hits or runs, struck one out, and picked one runner off for the winning decision (1-0).  (g/f:0-2)(ir-s:3-1)

Licey beat Azucareros 4-3
LIDOM Official Site Post Game

Monday's Games:
Cibao (20-12) visits Escogido (15-17) @ 7:15 PM AST
Estrellas (16-18) visits Cibaenas (17-18) @ 7:30 PM AST
Licey (19-15) visits Azucareros (14-21) @ 7:30 PM AST


Puerto Rican League:

Anthony Garcia (Memphis-Carolina) started in right field and batted fourth.  0-for-4 with one sacrifice.
Juan Caballero (former Johnson City-Carolina) entered in the tenth and pitched to three batters.  He allowed no hits or runs, and two walks for the hold (1).  (g/f:1-0)

Carolina beat Caguas 3-2 in 10 innings
LBPRC Official Site Post Game

Jonathan Rodriguez (Memphis free agent-Mayaguez) started at third base and batted fifth.  0-for-3 with one walk.
Ivan Maldonado (former MiLB tryout-Mayaguez) entered in the third and pitched 3.1 innings.  He allowed two hits, no runs, and struck two out for the winning decision (2-1).  (g/f:5-2)
Kevin Herget (Palm Beac-Mayaguez) entered in the ninth and pitched one inning.  He allowed no hits or runs, one walk, and struck one out for the save (6).  (g/f:2-0)

J.C. Romero (former St. Louis-Santurce) entered in the eighth and pitched one inning.  He allowed no hits or runs.  (g/f:1-1)

Mayaguez beat Santurce 1-0
LBPRC Official Site Post Game

Monday's Games:
Aguadilla (5-18) visits Caguas (12-11) @ 7:15 PM AST


Nicaraguan League:

Curt Smith (former Springfield-Chinandega) started in right field and batted fourth.  1-for-4 with two runs, one walk, and one strikeout.
Edgard Montiel (former DSL-Chinandega) started as designated hitter and batted seventh.  2-for-4 with one home run, three RBIs, one run, and one strikeout.

Chinandega beat Granada 6-5
LNBP Official Site Post Game

No Games Scheduled For Monday


Colombian League:

Ronald Ramirez (former Palm Beach-Barranquilla) started at shortstop and batted ninth.  2-for-4 with two doubles.

Sincelejo beat Barranquilla 4-2
LCBP Official Site Post Game

No Games Scheduled For Monday


Australian Baseball League:

Stats:
Malik Collymore (former Johnson City-Sydney) has played in 12 games going 15-for-46 (.326) with five doubles, two home runs, 11 RBIs, 26 total bases, eight runs, five walks, five stolen bases, ten strikeouts, two caught stealing, .404 OBP, .565 SLG, and .969 OPS.

Thursday, December 1, 2016

Cardinals Winter League Notebook 12-1-16: Jose Calero Strikes Out One & Allows One Run Over Five & A Third Innings For The Win; Evan MacLane Strikes Out One & Allows One Run Over Five Innings; Edgard Montiel Drives In Two Runs



Venezuelan League:

Breyvic Valera (Memphis-Margarita) started at second base and batted third.  1-for-4 with two strikeouts and assisted in one double play.

Margarita beat Zulia 4-1
LVBP Official Site Post Game

Ildemaro Vargas (former Palm Beach-Lara) started at second base and batted leadoff.  4-for-6 with one RBI, one run, one caught stealing, and assisted in two double plays.

Jose Martinez (former Springfield-Magallanes) entered late in the game at first base and batted fourth.  One walk and assisted in one double play.
Ronny Cedeno (former MLB signing-Magallanes) started as designated hitter and batted sixth.  1-for-3 with one run and two strikeouts.
Tommy Pham (St. Louis-Magallanes) entered late in the game in right field and batted seventh.  0-for-1 with one strikeout.

Lara beat Magallanes 13-4
LVBP Official Site Post Game

Jose Martinez (St. Louis-La Guaira) started in right field and batted third.  1-for-4 with one walk and one strikeout.
Juan Gonzalez (former Memphis-La Guaira) entered in the fifth and pitched to four batters.  He allowed two hits, no runs, and struck one out.  (p-s:15-7)(g/f:1-0)(ir-s:3-0)
Pedro Echemendia (Memphis-La Guaira) entered in the eighth and pitched to four batters.  He allowed three hits, two earned runs, and threw two wild pitches for the hold (6).  (p-s:12-8)(g/f:1-0)

Rafael Ortega (former Memphis-Caribes) started in centerfield and batted leadoff.  0-for-4 with one walk, two strikeouts, one outfield assist, and assisted in one double play.
John Church (former Memphis-Caribes) entered in the sixth and pitched to two batters.  He allowed no hits or runs, and one walk.  (p-s:8-3)(g/f:1-0)(ir-s:1-0)
Pedro Rodriguez (former MiLB singing-Caribes) entered in the ninth and pitched one inning.  He allowed two hits and no runs.  (p-s:14-9)(g/f:0-1)

Caribes beat La Guaira 3-2 in 10 innings
LVBP Official Site Post Game

Notes:
Johan Santana (Toronto free agent-Magallanes) is throwing a 50 feet: Lider

Thursday's Games:
Margarita (24-19) visits Zulia (24-19) @ 7:00 PM VET
Magallanes (18-23) visits Caracas (16-24) @ 7:00 PM VET
La Guaira (21-20) visits Caribes (21-22) @ 7:00 PM VET
Aragua (18-21) visits Lara (25-19) @ 7:00 PM VET


Venezuelan Parallel League:

Johny Celis (former MiLB tryout-La Guaira) started in right field and batted third.  1-for-4 with one double and two strikeouts.
Jose Gonzalez (former Springfield-La Guaira) started at catcher and batted fourth.  0-for-3 at the plate.
Hector Garcia (former Johnson City-La Guaira) entered late in the game as a pinch hitter and batted ninth.  1-for-1 at the plate.
Geddy Guerra (former VSL-La Guaira) entered in the 11th and pitched to one batter.  He allowed no hits or runs, and struck one out.

Justin Wright (Memphis free agent-Margarita) entered in the sixth and pitched one inning.  He allowed one hit, no runs, and struck one out.
Silfredo Garcia (Springfield free agent-Margarita) entered in the ninth and pitched one inning.  He allowed no hits or runs.

La Guaira beat Margarita-Caribes2-1

Gerwuins Velazco (Palm Beach free agent-Caracas) entered in the seventh and pitched one inning.  He allowed two hits and one earned run.

Lara beat Caracas 7-2

Thursday's Games:
Magallanes (4-28-1) visits Detroit (10-20-2) @ 11:00 AM VET
Zulia (17-17) visits Philadelphia (15-15-2) @ 11:00 AM VET
Caracas (21-11-2) visits La Guaira (17-14-2) @ 11:00 AM VET
Caimanes (13-20-1) visits Lara (23-10) @ 11:00 AM VET
Margarita-Caribes (16-17) visits Boston (24-9) @ 11:00 AM VET


Mexican Pacific League:

Efren Navarro (Memphis free agent-Hermosillo) started in left field and batted third.  1-for-3 with one RBI and one walk.
Dean Anna (former St. Louis-Hermosillo) started at third base and batted fifth.  0-for-3 with one strikeout.
Luis Garcia (former New Haven-Hermosillo) started at  first base and batted sixth.  0-for-3 with two strikeouts.
David Washington (former Memphis free agent-Hermosillo) started in right field and batted seventh.  0-for-3 with three strikeouts.

Hermosillo beat Jalisco 1-0
LMP Official Site Post Game

Randy Arozarena (MiLB signing-Navojoa) started in centerfield and batted leadoff.  3-for-4 with one double and one stolen base.
Niko Vasquez (former Springfield-Navojoa) started at shortstop and batted fifth.  1-for-3 with one home run, one RBI, one run, one walk, one sacrifice, one throwing error, and assisted in two double plays.

Navojoa beat Obregon 5-2
LMP Official Site Post Game

Thursday's Games:
Jalisco (18-24) visits Hermosillo (26-18) @ 7:30 PM MST
Obregon (22-20) visits Navojoa (24-19) @ 7:30 PM MST
Culiacan (23-20) visits Mazatlan (13-30) @ 8:00 PM MT
Mochis (23-20) visits Mexicali (22-21) @ 7:30 PM PT


Dominican League:

Alberto Rosario (St. Louis-Estrellas) started at catcher and batted ninth.  0-for-2 with one strikeout and allowed one stolen base.
Evan MacLane (former St. Louis-Estrellas) started and pitched five innings.  He allowed three hits, one earned run, one walk, and struck one out for the losing decision (2-2).  (g/f:4-4)

Cibaenas beat Estrellas 2-0
Listin Diario Post Game

Thursday's Games:
Cibao (17-12) visits Licey (17-13) @ 7:15 PM AST
Escogido (15-14) visits Estrellas (14-16) @ 7:30 PM AST


Puerto Rican League:

Joel Pineiro (former St. Louis-Caguas) started and pitched five innings.  He allowed nine hits, six runs (five earned), two walks, and struck one out for the losing decision (1-2).  (g/f:6-6)
Robby Rowland (Springfield-Caguas) entered in the ninth and pitched one inning.  He allowed no hits or runs, and struck two out.  (g/f:1-0)

Santurce beat Caguas 6-0
LBPRC Official Site Post Game

Anthony Garcia (Memphis-Carolina) started in right field and batted fourth.  2-for-5 with one RBI and one strikeout.
Juan Caballero (former Johnson City-Carolina) entered in the 11th and pitched to five batters.  He allowed no hits, one earned run, and three walks for the losing decision (1-2).  (g/f:2-0)(ir-s:1-0)

Ruben Gotay (former Memphis-Aguadilla) started at third base and moved to first, batting third.  1-for-5 with one intentional walk, one fielding error, and assisted in one double play.
Yariel Gonzalez (State College-Aguadilla) started in left field and moved to third base, and batted fifth.  2-for-4 with one walk and one sacrifice.
Ian Snell (former MiLB signing-Aguadilla) entered in the tenth and pitched one inning.  He allowed no hits or runs, one walk, and struck two out.;  (g/f:1-0)

Aguadilla beat Carolina 2-1 in 12 innings
LBPRC Official Site Post Game

Notes:
Aguadilla is still having issues paying members of the organization: Primera Hora

Rusney Castillo (Boston) will join Caguas on December 6, 2016: El Vocero

Thursday's Games:
Santurce (15-5) visits Carolina (10-14) @ 7:15 PM AST
Caguas (11-9) visits Mayaguez (12-8) @ 7:15 PM AST


Nicaraguan League:

Curt Smith (former Springfield-Chinandega) started as designated hitter and batted fourth.  2-for-4 with one run.
Edgard Montiel (former DSL-Chinandega) started at third base and batted sixth.  0-for-3 with two RBIs, one run, one sac fly, and one strikeout.

Granada beat Chinandega 9-5
LNBP Official Site Post Game

Thursday's Games:
Boer (12-12) visits Chinandega (11-12) @ 6:00 PM
Granada (11-13) visits Rivas (13-10) @ 6:00 PM


Colombian League:

Jose Calero (former GCL-Sincelejo) started and pitched 5.1 innings.  He allowed six hits, one earned run, two walks, and struck one out for the winning decision (3-2).  (p-s:80-47)

Sincelejo beat Monteria 3-1 in 7 innings
LCBP Official Site Post Game

No Games Scheduled For Thursday


Australian Baseball League:

Friday's Games:
Adelaide (4-5) visits Canberra (5-4) @ 7:00 PM AET
Melbourne (4-4) visits Brisbane (5-3) @ 6:30 PM AEST
Perth (3-5) visits Sydney (4-4) @ 7:30 PM AET


Panama League (January 6, 2017):

Notes:
Article for translation on announcement: RPC

Sunday, November 27, 2016

Cardinals Winter League Notebook 11-27-16: Robby Rowland Strikes Out Three Over Two Scoreless Innings; Malik Collymore Doubles & Drives In Two Runs; Eugenio Velez Singles & Knocks In Two Runs



Venezuelan League:

Wilfredo Tovar (MiLB signing-Caracas) started at shortstop and batted leadoff.  1-for-5 and assisted in one double play.

Victor Marte (former St. Louis-Aragua) entered in the fourth and pitched 1.1 innings.  He allowed 1.1 innings.  He allowed one hit, no runs, and one walk.  (p-s:20-12)(g/f:1-1)(ir-s:3-1)

Caracas beat Aragua 3-2
LVBP Official Site Post Game

Breyvic Valera (Memphis-Margarita) started at third base and batted third.  1-for-2 with one triple, two runs, one walk, and one hit by pitch.

Margarita beat Zulia 7-5
LVBP Official Site Post Game

Notes:
Justin Wright (Memphis free agent) is returning for another winter with Margarita: Margarita Official Site

Magallanes and Lara could play a game in Panama during the 2016-17 season: Magallanes Official Site

Magallanes is open to Johan Santana (Toronto free agent) returning but will not put him out there if he is not ready: Lider

Felix Hernandez (Seattle-Magallanes) will make a couple starts for Magallanes at the end of December to warm up for the World Baseball Classic: El Emergente

Sunday's Games:
Zulia (24-17) visits Margarita (22-19) @ 2:00 PM VET
Caribes (19-21) visits Lara (23-18) for a doubleheader beginning @ 2:00 PM VET
Caracas (15-24) visits Magallanes (18-21) @ 5:30 PM VET
La Guaira (21-18) visits Aragua (17-21) @ 5:30 PM VET


Venezuelan Parallel League:

Stats:
Hector Garcia (former Johnson City-La Guaira) has played in 16 games going 11-for-34 (.324) with two doubles, three RBIs, 13 total bases, three runs, two walks, nine strikeouts, .395 OBP, .382 SLG, and .777 OPS.
Leobaldo Pina (Peoria-Caracas) has played in 16 games going 19-for-60 (.317) with nine doubles, one home run, eight RBIs, 31 total bases, 13 runs, four walks, eight strikeouts, .359 OBP, .517 SLG, and .876 OPS.
Cesar Valera (former Palm Beach-Caribes) has played in three games going 2-for-7 (.286) with one RBI, two total bases, two walks, one sacrifice, .444 OBP, .286 SLG, and .730 OPS.
Jose Gonzalez (former Springfield-La Guaira) has played in 11 games going 10-for-37 (.270) with one double, four RBIs, 11 total bases, four runs, three walks, eight strikeouts, .341 OBP, .297 SLG, and .638 OPS.
Joshua Lopez (Johnson City-Margarita) has played in two games going 1-for-8 (.125) with one total base, one run, one walk, .222 OBP, .125 SLG, and .347 OPS.

Anderson Gerdel (former Palm Beach-La Guaira) has made ten appearances (four starts) posting a 3-2 record, 2.48 ERA, and 0.90 WHIP.  He's allowed 19 hits, eight earned runs, two home runs, seven walks, and struck 20 out over 29 innings.
Gerwuins Velazco (Palm Beach-Caracas) has made eight appearances (one start) posting a 1-0 record, 3.12 ERA, and 2.08 WHIP.  He's allowed ten hits, four runs (three earned), eight walks, and struck seven out over 8.2 innings.
Dail Villanueva (former Peoria-Caracas) has made 13 relief appearances posting a 2-0 record, 3.86 ERA, and 1.07 WHIP.  H'es allowed nine hits, five runs (four earned), one home run, one walk, and struck eight out over 9.1 innings.

No Games Scheduled For Sunday


Mexican Pacific League:

Ramon Delgado (former Memphis-Jalisco) entered in the eleventh and pitched to six batters.  He allowed four hits, four earned runs, and one intentional walk for the losing decision (1-1).  (p-s:22-13)(g/f:1-0)

Mazatlan beat Jalisco 8-4 in 11 innings
LMP Official Site Post Game

Randy Arozarena (MiLB signing-Navojoa) started in centerfield and batted leadoff.  1-for-5 with two runs, one sacrifice, and one strikeout.
Niko Vasquez (former Springfield-Navojoa) started at shortstop and batted fifth.  1-for-4 with one RBI, two runs, two walks, and one strikeout.

Iker Franco (former Springfield-Culiacan) entered late in the game at catcher and batted seventh.  0-for-1 and allowed one stolen base.
Irving Wilson (GCL-Culiacan) entered late in the game at catcher.

Navojoa beat Culiacan 8-6 in 11 innings
LMP Official Site Post Game

Dean Anna (former St. Louis-Hermosillo) started at third base and batted leadoff.  0-for-4 at the plate.
Luis Garcia (former New Haven-Hermosillo) entered late in the game as a pinch hitter and batted second.  0-for-1 with one strikeout.
Efren Navarro (Memphis free agent-Hermosillo) started in left field and batted third.  0-for-3 at the plate.
David Washington (former Memphis-Hermosillo) started in right field and batted sixth.  0-for-3 with one strikeout.

Mochis beat Hermosillo 2-0 (No-Hitter)
LMP Official Site Post Game

Sunday's Games:
All-Star Game: South (0-0) visits North (0-0) @ 5:30 PM MST


Dominican League:

Rainel Rosario (former Springfield-Cibaenas) started in right field and batted fifth.  0-for-2 with one ground into double play.

Cibaenas beat Cibao 3-0
Listin Diario Post Game

Eugenio Velez (former Memphis-Azucareros) started in left field and batted ninth.  1-for-4 with two two-out RBIs and one strikeout.
Magneuris Sierra (Peoria-Azucareros) entered late in the game in left field.
Jayson Aquino (former MLB signing-Azucareros) entered in the sixth and pitched to three batters.  He allowed two hits, two earned runs, and one walk.

Azucareros beat Estrellas 3-2
Listin Diario Post Game

Notes:
Donovan Solano (former Memphis) has signed on to play with Licey: LIDOM Official Site

Sunday's Games:
Cibaenas (14-16) visits Licey (15-12) @ 4:00 PM AST
Estrellas (12-15) visits Cibao (14-11) @ 4:00 PM AST
Escogido (15-12) visits Azucareros (13-17) @ 5:00 PM AST


Puerto Rican League:

J.C. Romero (former St. Louis-Santurce) entered in the seventh and pitched one inning.  He allowed one hit and no runs.  (g/f:3-0)

Anthony Garcia (Memphis-Carolina) started in right field and batted fifth.  0-for-4 with one strikeout.

Santurce beat Carolina 1-0
LBPRC Official Site Post Game

Luis Mateo (former Memphis-Caguas) started in left field and batted seventh.  One walk at the plate.
Robby Rowland (Springfield-Caguas) entered in the sixth and pitched two innings.  He allowed one hit, no runs, and struck three out.  (g/f:0-2)

Yariel Gonzalez (State College-Aguadilla) entered late in the game as designated hitter and batted fifth.  1-for-1 with one run.
Ruben Gotay (former Memphis-Aguadilla) entered late in the game at first base and batted seventh.  0-for-1 with one RBI.
Ian Snell (former MiLB signing-Aguadilla) entered in the eighth and pitched one inning.  He allowed two hits, one earned run, and one balk.  (g/f:1-1)

Caguas beat Aguadilla 7-5
LBPRC Official Site Post Game

Sunday's Games:
Carolina (9-12) visits Mayaguez (10-7) @ 4:15 PM AST
Aguadilla (3-15) visits Santurce (12-5) @ 4:15 PM AST


Nicaraguan League:

Fidencio Flores (former GCL-Boer) started and pitched six innings.  He allowed eight hits, two earned runs, and one walk.  (g/f:7-10)

Boer beat Granada 10-7
LNBP Official Site Post Game

Curt Smith (former Springfield-Chinandega) started in right field and batted fourth.  0-for-4 with one strikeout and grounded into one double play.
Edgard Montiel (former DSL-Chinandega) started at third base and batted seventh.  One run, two walks, and one sacrifice.

Chinandega and Rivas tied 4-4, suspended in eighth inning
LNBP Official Site

Sunday's Games:
Boer (10-11) visits Chinandega (11-9) @ 11:00 AM
Rivas (11-9) visits Granada (9-12) @ 4:00 PM


Australian Baseball League:

Malik Collymore (former Johnson City-Sydney) started in centerfield and batted second.  1-for-6 with one double, two two-out RBIs, and three strikeouts.

Canberra beat Sydney 21-11

No Games Scheduled Until Thursday

Sunday, February 8, 2015

Cardinals Winter League Notebook 2-8-15: Russell Branyan Singles, Walks, & Drives In One Run; Pedro Rodriguez Strikes Out One Over One Hitless/Scoreless Inning; Pedro Guerrero & Felix Jose Honored By Latino Hall Of Fame



Australian Baseball League Championship

Perth beat Adelaide 12-5 to win the championship two games to one


Caribbean Series

Russell Branyan (former St. Louis-Culiacan) started as designated hitter and batted fifth.  1-for-2 with one two-out RBI, one run, one walk, one stolen base, and one strikeout.

Culiacan beat Cibao 5-4
ESPN Deportes Post Game

Yulieski Gourriel (Industriales/Pinar del Rio) started at second base and batted third.  2-for-5 with one RBI, two runs, one strikeout, and grounded into one double play.
Alfredo Despaigne (Granma/Pinar del Rio) started in left field and batted fourth.  1-for-5 with two runs and one outfield assist.
Frederich Cepeda (Sancti Spiritus/Pinar del Rio) started as designated hitter and batted sixth.  4-for-5 with two doubles, one triple, five RBIs, and one run.
Norge Ruiz (Camaguey/Pinar del Rio) entered in the fourth and pitched 4.1 innings.  He allowed five hits, no runs, one walk, hit one batter, and struck two out for the winning decision (1-1).  (p-s:77-44)(g/f:6-2)(ir-s:2-1)
Hector Mendoza (Isla de la Juventud/Pinar del Rio) entered in the ninth and pitched one inning.  He allowed no hits or runs, and struck two out.  (p-s:14-9)

Pedro Rodriguez (former MiLB signing-Caribes) entered in the ninth and pitched one inning.  He allowed no hits or runs, and struck one out.  (p-s:9-8)(g/f:1-1)

Pinar del Rio beat Caribes 8-4
ESPN Deportes Post Game

Notes:
Julio Franco (Fort Worth free agent) has signed on as a player-manager for Ishikawa (Independent Japan BC League): Ishikawa Official Twitter

Frederich Cepeda (Santci Spiritus/Pinar del Rio) talks about his stellar game on Saturday: ESPN Deportes

Diosdany Castillo (Villa Clara) will continue to work out for MLB teams this coming week: JR Ricket Twitter

Johan Santana (Baltimore free agent-Magallanes) underwent stem cell treatment on his shoulder: Lider

Pedro Guerrero (former St. Louis) and Felix Jose (former St. Louis) were honored by the Latino Hall of Fame: Lider

Sunday's Game:
Pinar del Rio (2-3) visits Culiacan (3-2) @ 4:30 PM ET : ESPN Deportes Preview


Nippon Professional Basbeall

Notes:
Shohei Otani (Nippon Ham) may not be selected for the Samurai Japan roster set for March 10 and 11 due to spring training scheduled: Yakyubaka

Tuesday, January 27, 2015

Cardinals Winter League Notebook 1-27-15: Ronny Cedeno Singles Twice & Hits A Two-Run Homer; Eliezer Alfonso Celebrates With LIDOM Trophy; Hector Luna, Raul Valdes, & Evan MacLane Bound For Japan & China

Ronny Cedeno - Navegantes del Magallanes


Venezuelan League Championship

Ronny Cedeno (former St. Louis-Magallanes) started at shortstop and batted second.  3-for-5 with one home run, two RBIs, three runs, one fielding error, and assisted in two double plays.

Magallanes beat Caribes 10-3
LVBP Official Site Post Game

Notes:
Johan Santana (Baltimore free agent) will not pitch for Magallanes in the fifth game: LVBP Official Site

Ronny Cedeno (former St. Louis-Magallanes) says the team is working hard to win the championship: Lider (Video)

Eliezer Alfonso (former Peoria-Margarita/Cibao) celebrating with the LIDOM trophy: Lider

Pedro Rodriguez (former MiLB signing-Caribes) is still sore on his right side: El Emergente

Tuesday's Game:
Caribes (2-1) visits Magallanes (1-2) @ 7:30 PM VST


Mexican Pacific League Champiuonship

Notes:
Jorge Cantu (Doosan free agent) signed on to play for Quintana Roo: MiLB Official Site

Anthony Ortega (Anaheim free agent) signed on to pitch for Yucatan: MiLB Official Site

Ricardo Vazquez (Quintana Roo), Douglas Clark (Mexico), and Ronnier Mustelier (Laguna) were suspended by the Triple-A Mexican League for failed drug tests: MiLB Official Site

Culiacan beat Jalisco 4-3 to win the championship four games to one

List of managers who have won the championship since the 1958-59 season: LMP Official Site


Australian Baseball Playoffs

Notes:
The championship will air on ESPN Aus/NZ: ABL Official Site


Puerto Rican League Championship

Tuesday's Game:
Mayaguez (2-3) visits Santurce (3-2) @ 7:30 PM AST


Latin American Series

Tuesday's Games:
San Andres (Veracruz) visits Monteria (Colombia) @ 2:00 PM
Boer (Nicaragua) visits Cocle (Panama) @ 6:30 PM


Nippon Professional Baseball

Hector Luna (former St. Louis-Cibaenas) and Raul Valdes (former St. Louis-Azucareros), both signed with Chunichi, have arrived in Japan: Yakyubaka


Chinese Professional League

EDA Rhinos signed Evan MacLane (former St. Louis-Estrellas): No News

Monday, January 26, 2015

Cardinals Winter League Notebook 1-26-15: Ruben Gotay Singles, Triples, & Drives In One Run; Ivan Maldonado Strikes Out One Over Five Scoreless Innings For The Win; Ronny Cedeno Doubles & Walks



Venezuelan League Championship

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

Pedro Rodriguez (former MiLB signing-Caribes) entered in the ninth and pitched one inning.  He allowed two hits and one earned run.  (g/f:3-0)

Caribes beat Magallanes 8-5
LVBP Official Site Post Game

Notes:
Johan Santana (Baltimore free agent-Magallanes) may not pitch in the championship due to a longer recovery: Lider

Monday's Game:
Caribes (2-0) visits Magallanes (0-2) @ 7:30 PM VST


Mexican Pacific League Championship

Dennys Reyes (former St. Louis-Culiacan) entered in the seventh and pitched to three batters.  He allowed no hits or runs, and one walk.  (p-s:17-10)(g/f:1-1)

Culiacan beat Jalisco 3-1
LMP Official Site Post Game

Monday's Game:
Jalisco (1-3) visits Culiacan (3-1) @ 7:30 PM MT


Dominican League Championship

Omar Javier (former Johnson City-Estrellas) entered in the third and pitched three innings.  He allowed four hits, three earned runs, one home run, and one walk.  (g/f:4-2)

Eliezer Alfonso (former Peoria-Cibao) started at first base and batted seventh.  1-for-4 with one run and assisted in two double plays.

Cibao beat Estrellas 12-5
LIDOM Official Site Post Game
Cibao won the series five games to three over Estrellas

No Game Scheduled For Monday


Australian Baseball League

Final 2014-15 Stats:
C.J. Beatty (former Palm Beach-Brisbane) played in 34 games going 33-for-117 (.282) with four doubles, two triples, five home runs, 14 RBIs, 56 total bases, 11 runs, 11 walks, two stolen bases, 31 strikeouts, one caught stealing, .333 OBP, .479 SLG, and .812 OPS.

Wayne Lundgren (former Palm Beach-Sydney) made 19 relief appearances posting a 2-1 record, 7.13 ERA, and 1.98 WHIP.  He allowed 27 hits, 15 runs (14 earned), four home runs, eight walks, hit two batters, and struck 19 out over 17.2 innings.

Playoffs Begin On Friday


Puerto Rican League Championship

Anthony Garcia (Palm Beach-Santurce) started left field and batted fourth.  1-for-3 with one run, one walk, and grounded into one double play.
Jonathan Rodriguez (Memphis-Santurce) entered late in the game as a pinch hitter and batted fourth.  One run and one walk.
Ruben Gotay (former Memphis-Santurce) started at first base and batted sixth.  2-for-4 with one triple, one RBI, one run, one hit by pitch, one caught stealing/pickoff, and assisted in three double plays.
Ivan Maldonado (former MiLB tryout-Santurce) started and pitched five innings.  He allowed four hits, no runs, four walks, and struck one out for the winning decision (2-3).  (g/f:7-3)

Randy Ruiz (former MiLB signing-Mayaguez) started as designated hitter and batted fourth.  1-for-4 with two strikeouts.
Luis Montanez (former Memphis-Mayaguez) started in right field and batted seventh.  0-for-3 with one walk.

Santurce beat Mayauez 9-1
LBPRC Official Site Post Game

No Game Scheduled For Monday


Latin American Series (January 27, 2015)

Notes:
Monteria - Colombia, Cocle - Panama, Boer - Nicaragua, and San Andres - Veracruz will represent their leagues in the Latin American Series: LIV Official Site

Sunday, January 25, 2015

Cardinals Winter League Notebook 1-25-15: Evan MacLane Strikes Out One Over Five Scoreless Innings For The Win; Anthony Garcia & Ruben Gotay Each Walk & Hit Solo Home Runs; Wayne Lundgren Strikes Out Two Of Three Batters Faced



Venezuelan League Championship

Ronny Cedeno (former St. Louis-Magallanes) started at shortstop and batted eighth.  0-for-2 with one walk.

Caribes beat Magallanes 6-0
LVBP Official Site Post Game

Notes:
Pedro Rodriguez (former MiLB signing-Caribes) threw a bullpen session Saturday to test his injury and felt no pain: El Emergente4

Magallanes still remains uncertain about Johan Santana (Baltimore free agent) starting the fifth game: El Emergente

Sunday's Game:
Magallanes (0-1) visits Caribes (1-0) @ 6:00 PM VST


Mexican Pacific League Championship

Sunday's Game:
Jalisco (1-2) visits Culaican (2-1) @ 7:00 PM MT


Dominican League Championship

Eliezer Alfonso (former Peoria-Cibao) started as designated hitter and batted sixth.  0-for-3 with one strikeout and grounded into one double play.

Evan MacLane (former St. Louis-Estrellas) started and pitched five innings.  He allowed three hits, no runs, one walk, and struck one out for the winning decision (3-1).  (g/f:4-5)

Estrellas beat Cibao 2-1
LIDOM Official Site Post Game

Sunday's Game:
Estrellas (2-4) visits Cibao (4-2) @ 5:00 PM AST


Nicaraguan League

Notes:
Gustavo Martinez (former GCL-Boer) will travel with the team to Panama for the Latin American Series: La Prena


Australian Baseball League

Wayne Lundgren (former Palm Beach-Sydney) entered in the ninth and pitched one inning.  He allowed no hits or runs, and struck two out.  (p-s:15-9)(g/f:0-1)

Canberra beat Sydney 7-2


Puerto Rican League Championship

Randy Ruiz (former MiLB signing-Mayaguez) started as designated hitter and batted fourth.  1-for-3 with one strikeout.
Luis Montanez (former Memphis-Mayaguez) started in right field and batted seventh.  1-for-3 at the plate.
Tyler Herron (former Springfield-Mayaguez) entered in the fifth and pitched two innings.  He allowed four hits, one earned run, one home run, and struck one out.  (g/f:3-1)

Anthony Garcia (Palm Beach-Santurce) started in left field and batted fourth.  1-for-3 with one home run, one RBI, one run, one intentional walk, and grounded into one double play.
Ruben Gotay (former Memphis-Santurce) started at first base and batted sixth.  1-for-3 with one home run, one RBI, one run, and one walk.
Jorge Martinez (York-Santurce) started and pitched 5.2 innings.  He allowed three hits, no runs, and struck five out for the winning decision (1-0).  (g/f:7-5)
Pedro Feliciano (former Memphis-Santurce) entered in the eighth and pitched to one batter.  He allowed no hits or runs, and strikeout.  (ir-s:1-0)

Santurce beat Mayaguez 6-0
LBPRC Official Site Post Game

Notes:
Video of Anthony Garcia's (Palm Beach-Santurce) home run: Palillito Instagram

Sunday's Game:
Santurce (2-2) visits Mayaguez (2-2) @ 4:15 PM AST


Colombian League

Notes:
Monteria celebrated their championship win with a parade through the city: El Meridiano

Friday, January 23, 2015

Cardinals Winter League Notebook 1-23-15: Anderson Gerdel Strikes Out One Over One Hitless/Scoreless Innings; Renyel Pinto Pitches One Hitless/Scoreless Inning; C.J. Beatty Singles & Walks



Venezuelan League Round Robin

Renyel Pinto (former Memphis-La Guaira) entered in the fourth and pitched one inning.  He allowed one hit and no runs.  (g/f:2-1)
Anderson Gerdel (Johnson City-La Guaira) entered in the fifth and pitched one inning.  He allowed no hits or runs, and struck one out.  (g/f:1-1)
Kender Villegas (Johnson City-La Guaira) entered in the sixth and pitched one inning.  He allowed three hits, one earned run, one walk, and struck one out.  (g/f:1-0)

Aragua beat La Guaira 6-2 in 11 innings
LVBP Official Site Post Game

Notes:
Johan Santana (Baltimore free agent-Magallanes) could start the fifth game of the championship round: Lider

Buddy Bailey (Chicago-N Double-A MGR) will return as La Guaira coach for the 2015-16 season: El Universal

No Games Scheduled For Friday


Mexican Pacific League Championship

Russell Branyan (former St. Louis-Culiacan) entered late in the game as designated hitter and batted fifth.  1-for-1 at the plate.
Dennys Reyes (former St. Louis-Culiacan) entered in the eighth and pitched to three batters.  He allowed one hit, no runs, and struck one out.  (p-s:6-6)(g/f:1-0)

Jalisco beat Culiacan 5-0
LMP Official Site Post Game

No Games Scheduled For Friday


Dominican League Championship

Friday's Game:
Estrellas (2-3) visits Cibao (3-2) @ 7:30 PM AST


Australian Baseball League

C.J. Beatty (former Palm Beach-Brisbane) started at third base and batted sixth.  1-for-3 with one walk.

Perth beat Brisbane 4-2

Saturday's Games:
Adelaide (31-15) visits Melbourne (14-30) @ 5:05 PM AET
Canberra (21-23) visits Sydney (21-23) @ 6:00 PM AET
Brisbane (21-23) visits Perth (26-20) @ 7:20 PM AWST


Puerto Rican League Championship

Notes:
Pete Parise (former Memphis-Mayaguez) is scheduled to start game three: El Nuevo Dia

Friday's Game:
Santurce (1-1) visits Mayaguez (1-1) @7:30 PM AST


Colombian League Championship

Jonathan Escudero (Johnson City-Barranquilla) saw some action as Barranquilla was pounded on 13-1 by Monteria and claimed the championship four games to one: El Heraldo


Cuban League

Guillermo Heredia (Matanzas free agent) is thought to be in Mexico: El Neuvo Herald

Tuesday, January 20, 2015

Cardinals Winter League Notebook 1-20-15: Russell Branyan Collects Three Singles & One RBI; Omar Javier Strikes Pitches One & A Third Scoreless Innings; Edmundo Sosa Singles Twice



Venezuelan League Round Robin

Notes:
Margarita will bring back Henry Blanco (Arizona free agent) as manager for the 2015-16 season: Margarita Official Site

Johan Santana (Baltimore free agent-Magallanes) is scheduled to start on Thursday: Lider

Ronny Cedeno (former St. Louis-Magallanes) is happy to help lead organization to finals: Lider

Tuesday's Games:
Caribes (10-4) visits Magallanes (9-5) @ 7:30 PM VST
La Guaira (4-9) visits Aragua (5-8) @ 7:30 PM VST


Mexican Pacific League Playoffs

Russell Branyan (former St. Louis-Culiacan) started as designated hitter and batted fifth.  3-for-5 with one two-out RBI, two runs, and two strikeouts.
Dennys Reyes (former St. Louis-Culiacan) entered in the eighth and pitched one batter.  He allowed no hits or runs, and one walk.  (p-s:7-3)(ir-s:1-0)

Culiacan beat Mexicali 9-8 in 11 innings
LMP Official Site Post Game
Culiacan wins series four games to three

Notes:
Culiacan and Jalisco selected players for the championship round: LMP Official Site

No Games Scheduled Until Wednesday


Dominican League Championship

Evan MacLane (former St. Louis-Estrellas) started and pitched five innings.  He allowed five hits, three runs (one earned), and struck one out for the losing decision (2-1).  (g/f:10-4)
Omar Javier (former Johnson City-Estrellas) entered in the sixth and pitched 1.1 innings.  He allowed one hit and no runs.  (g/f:3-0)

Cibao beat Estrellas 4-0
LIDOM Official Site Post Game

Tuesday's Game:
Estrellas (2-0) visits Cibao (0-2) @ 7:30 PM AST


Puerto Rican League Championship

Tuesday's Game:
Santurce (0-0) visits Mayaguez (0-0) @ 7:30 PM AST


Panama League Championship

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 eighth.  0-for-3 with one strikeout and committed one error.

Cocle beat Metro 9-0
Panama League Official Site  Post Game

Tuesday's Game:
Metro (0-2) visits Cocle (2-0) @ 7:00 PM


Cuban League

Miami is scouting Hector Olivera (Santiago) and Diosdany Castillo (Villa Clara): El Nuevo Dairo


California Winter League (January 22, 2015)

Press release on opening day: CWL Official Site


Korean Baseball Organization

Byung-Ho Park (Nexen) would like to lay someday in the MLB: Yonhap News Agency