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Tuesday, January 28, 2020

Cardinals Winter League Notebook 1-28-2020: Raul Valdes Strikes Out Three Over Five & A Third Scoreless Innings; Pete Kozma Singles, Walks Twice, & Hits A Solo Home Run; Gabriel Lino Hits A Solo Home Run

Mexican Pacific League Championship:

Efren Navarro (former Memphis-Culiacan) started in left field and batted fifth.  0-for-3 at the plate.
Mateo Gil (Johnson City-Culiacan) entered late in the game as a pinch runner and scored one run.
Alexis Wilson (Peoria-Culiacan) entered late in the game at catcher.

Culiacan beat Mazatlan 3-2 in 10 innings
LMP Official Site Post Game

No Game Scheduled For Tuesday


Dominican League Championship:

Donovan Solano (former Memphis-Licey) started at third base and batted seventh.  0-for-3 at the plate.

Raul Valdes (former St. Louis-Azucareros) started and pitched 5.1 innings.  He allowed four hits, no runs, two walks, and struck three out.  (g/f:6-2)

Azucareros beat Licey 8-0
LIDOM Official Site Post Game
Azucareros won the championship four games to three


Venezuelan League Championship:

Cesar Valera (former Springfield-Caribes) started at shortstop and batted seventh.  0-for-3, one throwing error, one fielding error, and assisted in one double play.
Gabriel Lino (former Memphis-Caribes) started at catcher and batted ninth.  1-for-4 with one home run, one two-out RBI, one run, and one strikeout.
Liarvis Breto (MiLB signing-Caribes) entered in the sixth and pitched to two batters.  He allowed no hits or runs, one walk, and one throwing error.  (p-s:8-4)(g/f:1-0)
Jorge Rondon (former St. Louis-Caribes) entered in the sixth and pitched to one batter.  He allowed no hits or runs for the hold (1).  (p-s:2-1)(g/f:1-0)(ir-s:2-0)

Williams Perez (Springfield free agent-Lara) started and pitched 5.2 innings.  He allowed eight hits, two earned runs, two home runs, one walk, threw one wild pitch, and struck five out.  (p-s:102-66)(g/f:8-3)
Vicente Campos (former MiLB signing-Lara) entered in the seventh and pitched one inning.  He allowed no hits or runs.  (p-s:16-10)(g/f:1-2)

Lara beat Caribes 4-2
LVBP Official Site Post Game
Lara won the championship four games to three


Australian Baseball League:

Pete Kozma (former St. Louis-Perth) started at shortstop and batted seventh.  2-for-2 with one home run, one RBI, one run, and two walks.

Canberra beat Perth 5-4

No Games scheduled For Wednesday


Caribbean Series (February 1, 2020):

Notes:
Hector Hernandez (former Palm Beach-Santurce) is scheduled to start Tuesday: Primera Hora

Wednesday, January 22, 2020

Cardinals Winter League Notebook 1-22-2020: Jorge Rondon Has A 2.25 ERA, 1.25 WHIP, & One Save In Nine Postseason Relieaf Appearances; Ramon Urias Not Available For LMP Championship; Robinson Cancel Felt Strongly About His Team After Loss In LBPRC Championship



Mexican Pacific League Championship:

Stats:
Irving Lopez (Springfield-Hermosillo) has played in six games going 5-for-19 (.263) with one double, six total bases, three runs, three strikeouts, .333 OBP, .316 SLG, and .649 OPS.
Ramon Urias (Memphis-Mochis) has played in 13 games going 11-for-42 (.262) with four doubles, one triple, one home run, seven RBIs, 20 total bases, 11 runs, nine walks, eight strikeouts, .392 OBP, .476 SLG, and .868 OPS.
Carlos Soto (Peoria-Mochis) has played in four games going 2-for-8 (.250) with one RBI, two total bases, one walk, one caught stealing, .300 OBP, .250 SLG, and .550 OPS.
Efren Navarro (former Memphis-Culiacan) has played in 11 games going 9-for-38 (.237) with one home run, four RBIs, 12 total bases, two runs, one walk, one stolen base, ten strikeouts, .275 OBP, .316 SLG, and .591 OPS.
Rainel Rosario (former Springfield-Monterrey) has played in five games going 4-for-18 (.222) with four RBIs, four total bases, two runs, two walks, seven strikeouts, .286 OBP, .222 SLG, and .508 OPS.
Alex Mejia (former St. Louis-Monterrey) has played in five games going 2-for-17 (.118) with two doubles, four total bases, two runs, three strikeouts, .167 OBP, .235 SLG, and .402 OPS.
Niko Vasquez (former Springfield-Monterrey) has played in five games going 1-for-17 (.059) with one total base, one walk, two strikeouts, .158 OBP, .059 SLG, and .217 OPS.
Alexis Wilson (Peoria-Culiacan) has played in one game going 0-for-1 (.000).

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

Notes:
Ramon Urias (Memphis-Mochis) was not made available for the championship draft: LMP Official Twitter

Wednesday's Game:
Mazatlan (0-0) visits Culiacan (0-0) @ 7:35 PM MT


Dominican League Championship:

Wednesday's Game:
Licey (1-1) visits Azucareros (1-1) @ 7:30 PM AST


Venezuelan League Championship:

Stats:
Ronny Cedeno (former MLB signing-Magallanes) has played in five games going 6-for-20 (.300) with one triple, three RBIs, eight total bases, two runs, one walk, four strikeouts, one caught stealing, .333 OBP, .400 SLG, and .733 OPS.
Gabriel Lino (former Memphis-Caribes) has played in 11 games going 12-for-42 (.286) with two doubles, one triple, four RBIs, 16 total bases, four runs, four walks, ten strikeouts, .362 OBP, .381 SLG, and .743 OPS.
Ildemaro Vargas (former Springfield-Lara) has played in ten games going 10-for-41 (.244) with one double, three RBIs, 11 total bases, four runs, three walks, one stolen base, four strikeouts, one caught stealing, .311 OBP, .268 SLG, and .579 OPS.
Wilfredo Tovar (former Memphis-Caracas) has played in six games going 4-for-25 (.160) with two RBIs, four total bases, one run, one stolen base, three strikeouts, .160 OBP, .160 SLG, and .320 OPS.
Luis Bandes (former Johnson City-La Guaira) has played in three games going 0-for-3 (.000).
Jose Garcia (former Memphis-Caracas) has played in three games going 0-for-1 (.000) with one run and one walk.
Wilfredo Vivas (former GCL-Magallanes) has played in one game.

Edubray Ramos (former VSL-La Guaira) has made four relief appearances posting a 0-0 record, 0.00 ERA, 0.75 WHIP, and one hold.  He's allowed three hits, no runs, and struck two out over four innings.
Miguel Socolovich (former St. Louis-Caracas) has made three relief appearances posting a 1-0 record, 0.00 ERA, and 0.75 WHIP.  He's allowed two hits, no runs, and struck four out over 2.2 innings.
Kristhiam Linares (former Springfield-La Guaira) has made four relief appearances posting a 0-0 record, 3.00 WHIP, and one hold.  He's allowed three hits, no runs, and struck one out over one inning.
Williams Perez (Springfield free agent-Lara) has made three starts posting a 1-0 record, 1.04 ERA, and 1.04 WHIP.  He's allowed ten hits, two earned runs, eight walks, and struck 15 out over 17.1 innings.
Nestor Molina (former MiLB signing-Lara) has made three starts posting a 1-0 record, 2.25 ERA, and 1.25 WHIP.  He's allowed 14 hits, four earned runs, six walks, hit one batter, and struck nine out over 16 innings.
Jorge Rondon (former St. Louis-Magallanes/Caribes) has made nine relief appearances posting a 0-0 record, 2.25 ERA, 1.25 WHIP, and one save.  He's allowed six hits, two earned runs, four walks, and struck five out over eight innings.
Pedro Rodriguez (former MiLB signing-Lara) has made nine relief appearances posting a 2-0 record, 3.38 ERA, 1.31 WHIP, three holds, and one save.  He's allowed ten hits, five runs (four earned), one home run, four walks, and struck seven out over 10.2 innings.
Elinery Garcia (former Memphis-Caracas) has made one start posting a 0-0 record, 4.50 ERA, and 1.25 WHIP.  He's allowed four hits, four runs (two earned), one walk, and struck one out over four innings.
Liarvis Breto (MiLB signing-Caribes) has made seven relief appearances posting a 0-0 record, 5.06 ERA, and 1.13 WHIP.  He's allowed four hits, three earned runs, two walks, hit one batter, and struck six out over 5.1 innings.
Vicente Campos (former MiLB signing-Lara) has made ten relief appearances posting a 0-0 record, 5.63 ERA, 1.75 WHIP, and four holds.  He's allowed 11 hits, nine runs (five earned), three walks, and struck three out over eight innings.

Wednesday's Game:
Lara (1-1) visits Caribes (1-1) @ 6:00 PM VET


Puerto Rican League Championship:

Stats:
Anthony Garcia (former Memphis-Carolina) has played in six games going 3-for-20 (.150) with one double, four total bases, one run, four walks, eight strikeouts, .346 OBP, .200 SLG, and .546 OPS.
Yariel Gonzalez (Springfield-Mayaguez) has played in ten games going 2-for-30 (.067) with three RBIs, two total bases, two runs, two walks, one stolen base, five strikeouts, .121 OBP, .067 SLG, and .188 OPS.
Jonathan Rodriguez (former Memphis-Manati) has played in one game going 0-for-3 (.000).

Hector Hernandez (former Palm Beach-Santurce) has made two starts posting a 2-0 record, 2.45 ERA, and 1.27 WHIP.  He's allowed ten hits, three earned runs, four walks, and struck five out over 11 innings.

Notes:
Robinson Cancel (former Memphis-Mayaguez MGR) felt his team clould of been champions: Primera Hora

Monday, January 20, 2020

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

Mexican Pacific League Semifinals:

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

Mochis beat Culiacan 6-2
LMP Official Site Post Game

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


Dominican League Championship:

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

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


Venezuelan League Championship:

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

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

Lara beat Caribes 6-2
LVBP Official Site Post Game

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


Puerto Rican League Championship:

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

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

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


Australian Baseball League:

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


World Baseball Classic (April 1, 2020):

Notes:
Cuba announced their preslection roster: El Nuevo Herald

Friday, January 17, 2020

Cardinals Winter League Notebook 1-17-2020: Ildemaro Vargas Singles Twice, Walks, & Drives In One Run; Rangel Ravelo Singles Twice & Knocks In Two Runs; Nestor Molina Strikes Out Three & Allows One Run Over Six Innings For The Win

Mexican Pacific League Semifinals:

Ramon Urias (Memphis-Mochis) started at shortstop and batted third.  0-for-2 with one strikeout.

Mochis beat Culiacan 4-0
LMP Official Site Post Game

Friday's Games:
Culiacan (2-2) visits Mochis (2-2) @ 7:30 PM MT
Obregon (3-1) visits Mazatlan (1-3) @ 8:00 PM MT


Dominican League Round Robin:

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

Rangel Ravelo (St. Louis-Cibaenas) started at first base and batted third.  4-for-5 with two RBIs (one w/two-outs), two runs, and assisted in one double play.
Francisco Pena (former St. Louis-Cibaenas) started at catcher and batted eighth.  0-for-2 with two hit by pitches, one stolen base, and one strikeout.

Cibaenas beat Escogido 9-5
LIDOM Official Site Post Game

Notes:
Edmundo Sosa (St. Louis-Cibaenas) could rejoin Cibaenas is they make it to the finals: Grandes en los Deportes Twitter

Friday's Game:
Cibaenas (9-10) visits Licey (8-10) @ 7:15 PM AST


Colombian League Championship:

Notes:
Jose Calero (former GCL-Barranquilla) also made an appearance in the game: Barranquilla Official Twitter

Enrique Perez (Johnson City-Barranquilla) gave up one run in the sixth: LPBCol Twitter

Will Changarotty (former State College-Barranquilla) started and pitched into the fourth inning, allowing one run: LPBCol Twitter

Monteria beat Barranquilla 8-0 to win the championship and earn spot in Caribbean Series


Venezuelan League Semifinals:

Ildemaro Vargas (former Springfield-Lara) started at second base and batted leadoff.  2-for-4 with two RBIs, one run, one walk, and one stolen base.
Nestor Molina (former MiLB signing-Lara) started and pitched six innings.  He allowed two hits, one earned run, two walks, hit one batter, and struck three out for the winning decision (1-0).  (p-s:75-45)(g/f:7-5)
Vicente Campos (former MiLB signing-Lara) entered in the seventh and pitched to one batter.  He allowed no hits or runs for the hold (1).  (p-s:4-2)(g/f:1-0)(ir-s:2-0)

Lara beat Zulia 8-2
LVBP Official Site Post Game

Cesar Valera (former Palm Beach-Caribes) started in left field and batted third.  0-for-3 with one run and one sacrifice.
Jorge Rondon (former St. Louis-Caribes) entered in the eighth and pitched 1.2 innings.  He allowed one hit, no runs, one walk, and struck one out for the save (1).  (p-s:22-14)(g/f:1-3)(ir-s:1-0)

Caribes beat La Guaira 5-4
LVBP Official Site Post Game

Notes:
Nestor Molina (former MiLB signing-Lara) and Vicente Campos (former MiLB signing-Lara) received votes for LVBP Pitcher of the Year: LVBP Official Site

Friday's Game:
Lara (3-1) visits Zulia (1-3) @ 6:00 PM VET


Puerto Rican League Championship:

Yariel Gonzalez (Springfield-Mayaguez) started at first base and batted eighth.  0-for-5 and assisted in two double plays.

Mayaguez beat Santurce 9-2
LBPRC Official Site Post Game

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


Australian Baseball League:

Pete Kozma (former St. Louis-Perth) started at second base and batted sixth.  1-for-4 with one home run, one RBI, one run, and one strikeout.

Perth beat Geelong-Korea 7-2

Mikey Reynolds (former Springfield-Adelaide) started at shortstop and batted second.  1-for-4 with one stolen base, one caught stealing/pickoff, one throwing error, and assisted in one double play.
Jeremy Hazelbaker (former St. Louis-Adelaide) started in right field and batted third.  1-for-4 with one run and one strikeout.

Shane Robinson (former St. Louis-Melbourne) started in centerfield and batted second.  1-for-5 with one RBI, one stolen base, and one strikeout.

Melbourne beat Adelaide 7-5

Jeremy Martinez (former Memphis-Brisbane) started at catcher and batted third.  3-for-4 with one double, one home run, one RBI, two runs, one walk, and one fielding error.

Sydney beat Brisbane 4-3

Saturday's Games:
Sydney (13-20) visits Brisbane (15-18) for a doubleheader
Auckland (19-14) visits Canberra (14-15)
Adelaide (19-11) visits Melbourne (20-14)
Perth (20-14) visits Geelong-Korea (10-24)

Thursday, January 16, 2020

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



Mexican Pacific League Semifinals:

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

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

Culiacan beat Mochis 4-0
LMP Official Site Post Game

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


Dominican League Round Robin:

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

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

Escogido beat Licey 4-3
LIDOM Official Site Post Game

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

Cibaenas beat Azucareros 6-1
LIDOM Official Site Post Game

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

No Games Scheduled For Thursday


Venezuelan League Semifinals:

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

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

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

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

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

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

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


Puerto Rican League Championship:

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

Santurce beat Mayaguez 4-3
LBPRC Official Site Post Game

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


Nicaraguan League:

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

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


Australian Baseball League:

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

Perth beat Geelong-Korea 4-0

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

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

Melbourne beat Adelaide 5-2

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

Brisbane beat Sydney 8-3

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


World Baseball Classic Qualifier (March 20, 2020):

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

Wednesday, January 15, 2020

Cardinals Winter League Notebook 1-15-2020: Edubray Ramos Struck Out Two Over Four Scoreless Innings In Short Stint In LVBP Postseason; Rangel Ravelo Walks & Hits A Solo Home Run; Edgard Montiel Singles Twice & Drives In One Run

Mexican Pacific League Semifinals:

Notes:
Fans who threw beer at players during Obregon-Mazatlan games were banned: XEU Deportes

Wednesday's Games:
Culiacan (1-1) visits Mochis (1-1) @ 7:30 PM MT
Obregon (2-0) visits Mazatlan (0-2) @ 8:00 PM MT


Dominican League Round Robin:

Donovan Solano (former Memphis-Licey) started at third base and batted sixth.  1-for-4 with one double.

Azucareros beat Licey 7-3
LIDOM Official Site Post Game

Rangel Ravelo (St. Louis-Cibaenas) started in first base and batted third.  1-for-3 with one home run, one RBI, one run, one walk, one fielding error, and assisted in one double play.
Francisco Pena (former St. Louis-Cibaenas) started at catcher and batted ninth.  0-for-3 and one passed ball.

Escogido beat Cibaenas 9-4
LIDOM Official Site Post Game

Wednesday's Games:
Licey (8-9) visits Escogido (7-10) @ 7:15 PM AST
Azucareros (12-5) visits Cibaenas (7-10) @ 7:30 PM AST


Colombian League Championship:

Notes:
Jackson Solarte (former VSL-Barranquilla) started and gave up four runs beforing leaving in the second inning and earned the loss as Monteria beat Barranquilla 12-4: LPBCol Twitter

Enrique Perez (Johnson City-Barranquilla) and Wilman Madera (GCL-Barranquilla) both made appearances in the game: LPBCol Twitter


Venezuelan League Playoffs:

Stats:
Cesar Valera (former Palm Beach-Caribes) has played in nine games going 12-for-35 (.343) with one double, two triples, one RBI, 17 total bases, six runs, three walks, one stolen base, six strikeouts, .410 OBP, .486 SLG, and .896 OPS.
Ronny Cedeno (former MLB signing-Magallanes) has played in five games going 6-for-20 (.300) with one triple, three RBIs, eight total bases, two runs, one walk, four strikeouts, one caught stealing, .333 OBP, .400 SLG, and .733 OPS.
Gabriel Lino (former Memphis-Caribes) has played in eight games going 9-for-30 (.300) with one triple, three RBIs, 11 total bases, two runs, two walks, eight strikeouts, .364 OBP, .367 SLG, and .730 OPS.
Ildemaro Vargas (former Springfield-Lara) has played in five games going 6-for-21 (.286) with one double, one RBI, seven total bases, two walks, one strikeout, one caught stealing, .348 OBP, .333 SLG, and .681 OPS.
Wilfredo Tovar (former Memphis-Caracas) has played in six games going 4-for-25 (.160) with two RBIs, four total bases, one run, one stolen base, three strikeouts, .160 OBP, .160 SLG, and .320 OPS.
Jose Garcia (former Memphis-Caracas) has played in three games going 0-for-1 (.000) with one run and one strikeout.
Luis Bandes (former Johnson City-La Guaira) has played in three games going 0-for-3 (.000).
Wilfred Vivas (former GCL-Magallanes) has played in one game and scored one run.

Edubray Ramos (former VSL-La Guaira) has made four relief appearances posting a 0-0 record, 0.00 ERA, 0.75 WHIP, and one hold.  He's allowed three hits, no runs, and struck two out over four innings.
Miguel Socolovich (former St. Louis-Caracas) has made three relief appearances posting a 1-0 record, 0.00 ERA, and 0.75 WHIP.  He's allowed two hits, no runs, and struck four out over 2.2 innings.
Kristhiam Linares (former Springfield-La Guaira) has made three relief appearances posting a 0-0 record, 0.00 ERA, 2.00 WHIP, and one hold.  He's allowed two hits, no runs, and struck one out over one inning.
Williams Perez (Springfield free agent-Lara) has made two starts posting a 1-0 record, 1.46 ERA, and 0.73 WHIP.  He's allowed five hits, two earned runs, four walks, and struck 11 out over 12.1 innings.
Jorge Rondon (former St. Louis-Magallanes.Caribes) has made six relief appearances posting a 0-0 record, 1.50 ERA, and 1.00 WHIP.  He's allowed four hits, one earned run, two walks, and struck three out over six innings.
Pedro Rodriguez (former MiLB signing-Lara) has made seven relief appearances posting a 0-0 record, 2.35 ERA, 1.43 WHIP, three holds, and one save.  He's allowed eight hits, three runs (two earned), three walks, and struck four out over 7.2 innings.
Nestor Molina (former MiLB signing-Lara) has made two starts posting a 0-0 record, 2.70 ERA, and 1.60 WHIP.  He's allowed 12 hits, three earned runs, four walks, and struck six out over ten innings.
Liarvis Breto (MiLB signing-Caribes) has made four relief appearances posting a 0-0 record, 2.70 ERA, and 0.90 WHIP.  He's allowed two hits, one earned run, one walk, hit one batter, and struck four out over 3.1 innings.
Elniery Garcia (former Memphis-Caracas) has made one start posting a 0-0 record, 4.50 ERA, and 1.25 WHIP.  He's allowed four hits, four runs (two earned), one walk, and struck one out over four innings.
Vicente Campos (former MiLB signing-Lara) has made six relief appearances posting a 0-0 record, 7.20 ERA, 2.20 WHIP, and two holds.  He's allowed eight hits, seven runs (four earned), three walks, and struck two out over five innings.

Notes:
Aguascalientes (LMB) signed Jorge Rondon (former St. Louis-Magallanes/Caribes) for 2020 season: MiLB Official Site

Two players involved in brawl during Caribes-Zulia game have officially been suspended: LVBP Official Site

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


Puerto Rican League Championship:

Stats:
Yariel Gonzalez (Springfield-Mayaguez) has played in five games going 2-for-11 (.182) with two RBIs, two total bases, two runs, two walks, two strikeouts, .308 OBP, .182 SLG, and .490 OPS.
Anthony Garcia (former Memphis-Carolina) has played in six games going 3-for-20 (.150) with one double, four total bases, one run, four walks, eight strikeouts, .346 OBP, .200 SLG, and .546 OPS.
Jonathan Rodriguez (former Memphis-Manati) has played in one game going 0-for-3 (.000).

Hector Hernandez (former Palm Beach-Santurce) has made one start posting a 1-0 record, 3.38 ERA, and 1.50 WHIP.  He's allowed eight hits, two earned runs, and struck four out over 5.1 innings.

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


Nicaraguan League Championship:

Isaac Silva (former Johnson City-Leon) faced five batters and allowed three hits, four runs (three earned), and three walks.

Edgard Montiel (former DSL-Chinandega) started as designated hitter and batted third.  2-for-4 with one RBI and two runs.

Leon beat Chinandega 13-7
LBPN Official Site Post Game
LBPN Official Site Post Game

Tuesday, January 14, 2020

Cardinals Winter League Notebook 1-14-2020: Luis Urueta Takes Over As Licey Manager For The LIDOM Postseason; Liarvis Breto Strikes Out Two Over One & A Third Hitless/Scoreless Innings; Francisco Pena Singles, Walks, & Drives In One Run


Cuban League:

Notes:
Nine potential prospects worked out for clubs in the Dominican Republic: El Nuevo Herald


Mexican Pacific League Semifinals:

Stats:
Ramon Urias (Memphis-Mochis) has played in nine games going 9-for-32 (.281) with three doubles, one home run, six RBIs, 15 total bases, nine runs, eight walks, four strikeouts, .425 OBP, .469 SLG, and .894 OPS.
Irving Lopez (Springfield-Hermosillo) has played in six games going 5-for-19 (.263) with one double, six total bases, three runs, three strikeouts, .333 OBP, .316 SLG, and .649 OPS.
Carlos Soto (Peoria-Mochis) has played in four games going 2-for-8 (.250) with one RBI, two total bases, one walk, one caught stealing, .300 OBP, .250 SLG, and .550 OPS.
Rainel Rosario (former Springfield-Monterrey) has played in five games going 4-for-18 (.222) with four RBIs, four total bases, two runs, two walks, seven strikeouts, .286 OBP, .222 SLG, and .508 OPS.
Efren Navarro (former Memphis-Culiacan) has played in seven games going 3-for-23 (.130) with one RBI, three total bases, one run, one walk, seven strikeouts, .200 OBP, .130 SLG, and .330 OPS.
Alex Mejia (former St. Louis-Monterrey) has played in five games going 2-for-17 (.118) with two doubles, four total bases, two runs, three strikeouts, .167 OBP, .235 SLG, and .402 OPS.
Niko Vasquez (former Springfield-Monterrey) has played in five games going 1-for-17 (.059) with one total base, one walk, two strikeouts, .158 OBP, .059 SLG, and .217 OPS.
Alexis Wilson (Peoria-Culiacan) has plyed in one game going 0-for-1 (.000).

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

No Games Scheduled For Tuesday


Dominican League Round Robin:

Rangel Ravelo (St. Louis-Cibaenas) started at first base and batted third.  2-for-4 with one run and one walk.
Francisco Pena (former St. Louis-Cibaenas) started at catcher and batted eighth.  1-for-3 with one RBI, one walk, one throwing error, and allowed two stolen bases.

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

Licey beat Cibaenas 7-4
LIDOM Official Site Post Game

Notes:
Luis Urueta (former Palm Beach-Licey MGR) was named the new manager of Licey: Licey Official Site

Tuesday's Games:
Azucareros (11-4) visits Licey (7-8) @ 7:15 PM AST
Escogido (5-10) visits Cibaenas (7-8) @ 7:30 PM AST


Colombian League Championship:

Notes:
Will Changarotty (former State College), Enrique Perez (Johnson City), Jose Calero (former GCL), Wilman Madera (GCL), Ramon Ulacio (former GCL), and Jackson Solarte (former VSL) are listed in the Barranquilla championship roster.

Jose Almarante (former Memphis) is listed on the Monteria championship roster.

El Universal


Venezuelan League Semifinals:

Ildemaro Vargas (former Springfield-Lara) started at second base and batted leadoff.  0-for-4 with one walk.
Pedro Rodriguez (former MiLB signing-Lara) entered in the eighth and pitched to four batters.  He allowed two hits and one unearned run for the blown save (1).  (p-s:9-6)
Vicente Campos (former MiLB signing-Lara) entered in the tenth and pitched one inning.  He allowed no hits or runs, and struck one out.  (p-s:9-6)

Zulia beat Lara 3-2 in 11 innings
LVBP Official Site Post Game

Cesar Valera (former Palm Beach-Caribes) started in left field and batted fifth.  0-for-5 with one sacrifice and two strikeouts.
Gabriel Lino (former Memphis-Caribes) started at catcher and batted eighth.  3-for-6 with one strikeout.
Jorge Rondon (former St. Louis-Caribes) entered in the seventh and pitched one inning.  He allowed one hit and no runs.  (p-s:12-7)(g/f:3-0)
Liarvis Breto (MiLB signing-Caribes) entered in the eighth and pitched 1.1 innings.  He allowed no hits or runs, and struck two out.  (p-s:19-11)(g/f:1-1)

Luis Bandes (former Johnson City-La Guaira) entered late in the game as a pinch hitter and batted eighth.  0-for-1 at the plate.

Caribes beat La Guaira 2-0 in 12 innings
LVBP Official Site Post Game

No Games Scheduled For Tuesday


Puerto Rican League Semifinals:

Anthony Garcia (former Memphis-Carolina) started in right field and batted fourth.  0-for-2 with one run, one walk, one hit by pitch, and two strikeouts.

Yariel Gonzalez (Springfield-Mayaguez) started at first base and batted eighth.  1-for-3 with two runs, one walk, one strikeout, and one throwing error.

Mayaguez beat Carolina 6-5
LBPRC Official Site Post Game

No Games Scheduled For Tuesday


Nicaraguan League Championship:

Notes:
Latin American Series was cancelled for 2020 and the LBPN is preparing a letter of protest for not being invited to the Caribbean Series: La Prensa

Tuesday's Game:
Leon (3-1) visits Chinandega (1-3) @ 6:00 PM


Caribbean Series (February 1, 2020):

Notes:
Series is still set to open February 1st: Primera Hora

Monday, January 13, 2020

Cardinals Winter League Notebook 1-13-2020: Jose Almarante Strikes Out Four & Allows One Run Over Seven Innings For The Win; Cesar Valera Singles Twice, Triples, Walks, & Drives In One Run; Carlos Soto Injured But Invited To St. Louis Big League Camp

Mexican Pacific League Semifinals:

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

Efren Navarro (former Memphis-Culiacan) started in left field and batted fifth.  0-for-3 with two strikeouts.

Culiacan beat Mochis 6-4
LMP Official Site Post Game

Notes:
Ramon Urias (Memphis-Mochis) talks about the upcoming spring training: Bambino Sedano Twitter

Carlos Soto (Peoria-Mochis) will miss rest of season with Mochis due to injury but has been invited to St. Louis' big league camp: Fernando Ballestros Twitter

Monday's Games:
Mazatlan (0-1) visits Obregon (1-0) @ 8:10 PM CT
Mochis (0-1) visits Culiacan (1-0) @ 7:35 PM MT


Dominican League Round Robin:

Rangel Ravelo (St. Louis-Cibaenas) started at first base and batted third.  1-for-3 with one walk and one stolen base.
Yefri Perez (former MiLB signing-Cibaenas) entered late in the game as a pinch runner, stole one base, and scored.
Francisco Pena (former St. Louis-Cibaenas) started at catcher and batted eighth.  1-for-3 with one home run, one RBI, one run, and one walk.

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

Cibaenas beat Escogido 2-1
LIDOM Official Site Post Game

Donovan Solano (former Memphis-Licey) started at third base and batted fifth.  1-for-4 with one double, one run, one strikeout, and assisted in one double play.

Azucareros beat Licey 6-1
LIDOM Official Site Post Game

Monday's Games:
Cibaenas (7-8) visits Licey (7-8) @ 7:15 PM AST
Escogido (5-10) visits Azucareros (11-4) @ 7:30 PM AST


Colombian League Championship:

Notes:
Jose Almarante (former Memphis-Monteria) started and pitched seven innings allowing six hits, one run, and struck out four for the winning decision as Monteria beat Barranquilla 8-1: El Universal


Venezuelan League Playoffs:

Ildemaro Vargas (former Springfield-Lara) started at second base and batted leadoff.  2-for-5 with one double, one RBI, and assisted in two double plays.
Williams Perez (Springfield free agent-Lara) started and pitched 6.1 innings.  He allowed two hits, two earned runs, three walks, threw one wild pitch, and struck three out for the winning decision (1-0).  (p-s:82-53)(g/f:10-0)
Pedro Rodriguez (former MiLB signing-Lara) entered in the ninth and pitched to one batter.  He allowed no hits or runs, and struck one out for the save (1).  (p-s:7-5)(ir-s:2-0)

Lara beat Zulia 7-3
LVBP Official Site Post Game

Cesar Valera (former Palm Beach-Caribes) started in left field and moved to third base, batting fifth.  3-for-4 with one triple, one two-out RBI, three runs, and one walk.
Gabriel Lino (former Memphis-Caribes) started at catcher and batted eighth.  0-for-4 with one walk and one strikeout.
Liarvis Breto (MiLB signing-Caribes) entered in the eighth and pitched one inning.  He allowed one hit and no runs.  (p-s:15-10)(g/f:0-2)

Luis Bandes (former Johnson City-La Guaira) entered late in the game as a pinch hitter and batted ninth.  0-for-1 at the plate.

Caribes beat La Guaira 11-2
LVBP Official Site Post Game

Notes:
Jorge Rondon (former St. Louis-Magallanes) was added to the Caribes roster due to injury: El Emergente

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


Puerto Rican League Semifinals:

Yariel Gonzalez (Springfield-Mayaguez) started at first base and batted eighth.  0-for-4 with one intentional walk and assisted in one double play.

Anthony Garcia (former Memphis-Carolina) started in left field and batted leadoff.  0-for-4 with two walks (one intentional) and three strikeouts.

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

Monday's Game:
Carolina (2-3) visits Mayaguez (3-2) @ 6:00 PM AST


Nicaraguan League Championship:

Edgard Montiel (former DSL-Chinandega) started as designated hitter and batted third.  1-for-5 with two strikeouts.

Leon beat Chinandega 9-2
LBPN Official Site Post Game

No Game Scheduled For Monday


Australian Baseball League:

Stats:
Jeremy Martinez (former Memphis-Brisbane) has played in 25-for-78 (.321) with four doubles, four home runs, 12 RBIs, 41 total bases, 13 runs, 16 walks, ten strikeouts, .438 OBP, .526 SLG, and .963 OPS.
Shane Robinson (former St. Louis-Melbourne) has played in eight games going 10-for-32 (.313) with one double, one home run, three RBIs, 14 total bases, four runs, three walks, one stolen base, one strikeout, .371 OBP, .438 SLG, and .809 OPS.
Pete Kozma (former St. Louis-Perth) has played in 32 games going 32-for-126 (.254) with two doubles, two home runs, 18 RBIs, 40 total bases, 16 runs, nine walks, six stolen bases, 16 strikeouts, three caught stealing, .304 OBP, .317 SLG, and .622 OPS.
Mikey Reynolds (former Springfield-Adelaide) has played in 27 games going 23-for-104 (.221) with three doubles, one RBI, 26 total bases, 13 runs, nine walks, nine strikeouts, 16 strikeouts, two caught stealing, .281 OBP, .250 SLG, and .531 OPS.
Jeremy Hazelbaker (former St. Louis-Adelaide) has played in four games going 1-for-12 (.083) with one double, one RBI, two total bases, one run, one walk, six strikeouts, .214 OBP, .167 SLG, and .381 OPS.

Sunday, January 12, 2020

Cardinals Winter League Notebook 1-12-2020: Pete Kozma Singles & Hits A Two-Run Homer; Will Changarotty Allows Two Runs Over Six Innings; Gabriel Lino Singles & Drives In One Run

Mexican Pacific League Semifinals:

Sunday's Games:
Mochis (0-0) visits Culiacan (0-0) @ 5:05 PM MT
Mazaltan (0-0) visits Obregon (0-0) @ 6:10 PM CT


Dominican League Round Robin:

Sunday's Games:
Cibaenas (6-8) visits Escogido (5-9) @ 4:00 PM AST
Licey (7-7) visits Azucareros (10-4) @ 5:00 PM AST


Colombian League Championship:

Notes:
Will Changarotty (former State College-Barranquilla) pitched six innings, allowed six hits and two runs, and earned the loss as Monteria beat Barranquilla 3-2: El Heraldo and El Universal

Jose Calero (former GCL-Barranquilla) threw a wild pitch which allowed a run to score: Monteria Official Twitter


Venezuelan League Playoffs:

Jorge Rondon (former St. Louis-Magallanes) entered in the seventh and pitched to two batters.  He allowed no hits or runs, and struck one out.  (p-s:6-5)(g/f:1-0)(ir-s:1-0)

Cesar Valera (former Palm Beach-Caribes) started in left field and batted fifth.  0-for-3 with one run, one walk, one stolen base, and one strikeout.
Gabriel Lino (former Memphis-Caribes) started at catcher and batted seventh.  1-for-3 with one RBI and threw out one base runner.

Caribes beat Magallanes 2-0
LVBP Official Site Post Game

Notes:
Rafael Ortega (former Memphis-Caribes) is expected to play in the semifinals: LVBP Official Site

No Games Scheduled For Sunday


Puerto Rican League Playoffs:

Sunday's Game:
Mayaguez (2-2) visits Carolina (2-2) @ 6:00 PM AST


Nicaraguan League Championship:

Edgard Montiel (former DSL-Chinandega) started and batted third.  1-for-4 with two strikeouts.

Leon beat Chinandega 16-4
LBPN Official Site Post Game

Sunday's Game:
Chinandega (1-2) visits Leon (2-1) @ 6:00 PM


Australian Baseball League:

Pete Kozma (former St. Louis-Perth) started at shortstop and batted second.  2-for-3 with one home run, two RBIs, one run, and assisted in one double play.

Jeremy Hazelbaker (former St. Louis-Adelaide) started in left field and batted second.  0-for-3 with one walk and one sacrifice.
Mikey Reynolds (former Springfield-Adelaide) started at shortstop and batted third.  1-for-4 with one run, one walk, and one stolen base.

Adelaide beat Perth 6-5

Shane Robinson (former St. Louis-Melbourne) started in centerfield and batted second.  0-for-6 at the plate.

Melbourne beat Geelong-Korea 13-3

No Games Scheduled Until Thursday


Caribbean Series (February 1, 2020):

Notes:
Cuba again issued another statement accusing Juan Francisco Puello of purposely holding them out of the Caribbean Series: Meridiano

Orlando Hernandez (former Washington) spoke on Cuba missing out on the Caribbean Series: El Nuevo Herald

Wednesday, January 8, 2020

Cardinals Winter League Notebook 1-8-2020: St. Louis Signed Oscar Hernandez Out Of LVBP; Ramon Urias Singles & Hits A Two-Run Homer; Ronny Cedeno Singles, Triples, & Drives In Two Runs

Korean Baseball Organization:

Notes:
Doosan re-signed Jose Miguel Fernandez (Doosan) for the 2020 season: Yonhap News Agency


Mexican Pacific League Playoffs:

Alex Mejia (former St. Louis-Monterrey) started at shortstop and batted second.  0-for-4 with one strikeout and assisted in two double plays.
Rainel Rosario (former Springfield-Monterrey) started in centerfield and batted fifth.  2-for-4 with one RBI, one run, two strikeouts, and one outfield assist.
Niko Vasquez (former Springfield-Monterrey) started at third base and batted eighth.  1-for-4 with one ground into double play, one throwing error, and assisted in two double plays.

Obregon beat Monterrey 12-4
LMP Official Site Post Game

Ramon Urias (Memphis-Mochis) started at shortstop and batted third.  2-for-4 with one home run, two RBIs, one run, and two throwing errors.

Mochis beat Jalisco 6-3
LMP Official Site Post Game

Irving Lopez (Springfield-Hermosillo) started at shortstop and batted ninth.  1-for-3 at the plate.

Mazatlan beat Hermosillo 5-3
LMP Official Site Post Game

Efren Navarro (former Memphis-Culiacan) started as designated hitter and batted fifth.  0-for-4 with one walk.

Culiacan beat Mexicali 4-3
LMP Official Site Post Game

No Games Scheduled For Wednesday


Dominican League Round Robin:

Stats:
Donovan Solano (former Memphis-Licey) has played in 11 games going 13-for-46 (.283) with one double, six RBIs, 14 total bases, three runs, one stolen base, six strikeouts, .298 OBP, .304 SLG, and .602 OPS.
Rangel Ravelo (St. Louis-Cibaenas) has played in 11 games going 11-for-43 (.256) with three doubles, two home runs, six RBIs, 20 total bases, six runs, five walks, eight strikeouts, .333 OBP, .465 SLG, and .798 OPS.
Aramis Garcia (former 2011 draft selection-Azucareros) has played in three games going 3-for-12 (.250) with one home run, two RBIs, six total bases, one run, three strikeouts, .250 OBP, .500 SLG, and .750 OPS.
Edmundo Sosa (St. Louis-Cibaenas) has played in five games going 3-for-14 (.214) with one triple, one RBI, five total bases, three runs, two walks, three strikeouts, .313 OBP, .357 SLG, and .670 OPS.
Francisco Pena (former St. Louis-Cibaenas) has played in eight games going 3-for-18 (.167) with three total bases, two walks, four strikeouts, .250 OBP, .167 SLG, and .417 OPS.
Audry Perez (former St. Louis-Escogido) has played in three games going 1-for-7 (.143) with one total base, one strikeout, .143 OBP, .143 SLG, and .286 OPS.
Alberto Triunfel (former Springfield-Escogido) has played in four games going 0-for-2 (.000) with one strikeout.
Robelys Reyes (former Springfield-Escogido) has played in five games going 0-for-1 (.000) with one run, one stolen base, and one caught stealing.
Yefri Perez (former MiLB signing-Cibaenas) has played in four games with one run, two stolen base, and one caught stealing.

Evan MacLane (former St. Louis-Licey) has made two appearances (one start) posting a 1-0 record, 0.00 ERA, 0.55 WHIP, and one hold.  He's allowed three hits, no runs, one walk, and struck three out over 7.1 innings.
Raul Valdes (former St. Louis-Azucareros) has made three starts posting a 1-0 record, 2.08 ERA, and 1.44 WHIP.  He's allowed 15 hits, four earned runs, one home run, ten walks, and struck ten out over 17.1 innings.
Genesis Cabrera (St. Louis-Licey) has made one start posting a 0-1 record, 9.82 ERA, and 1.64 WHIP.  He's allowed four hits, five runs (four earned), two walks, hit one batter, and struck one out over 3.2 innings.

Notes:
Evan MacLane (former St. Louis-Estrellas), Yeison Medina (former Springfield-Estrellas), and Ramon Santos (Springfield-Estrellas) were on hand to receive their 2018-19 LIDOM championship rings: LIDOM Official Site

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


Colombian League Playoffs:

Notes:
Jackson Solarte (former VSL-Barranquilla Giants) started and pitched five innings as Giants beat Gators 4-2: El Universal


Venezuelan League Playoffs:

Gabriel Lino (former Memphis-Caribes) started at catcher and batted third.  1-for-4 with one strikeout and assisted in one double play.
Cesar Valera (former Palm Beach-Caribes) started in left field and batted sixth.  2-for-4, one outfield assist, and assisted in one double play.

Zulia beat Caribes 5-0

Williams Perez (Springfield free agent-Lara) started and pitched six innings.  He allowed three hits, no runs, one walk, and struck eight out.  (p-s:80-50)(g/f:4-5)
Vicente Campos (former MiLB signing-Lara) entered in the seventh and pitched to five batters.  He allowed two runs and three unearned runs.  (p-s:14-11)(g/f:2-1)
Pedro Rodriguez (former MiLB signing-Lara) entered in the seventh and pitched one inning.  He allowed one hit, one earned run, and one walk for the hold (3).  (p-s:24-14)(g/f:1-1)(ir-s:1-1)

Ronny Cedeno (former MLB signing-Magallanes) started at second base and batted eighth.  2-for-4 with one triple, two two-out RBIs, one run, two strikeouts, one caught stealing/pickoff, and assisted in one double play.
Jorge Rondon (former St. Louis-Magallanes) entered in the seventh and pitched one inning.  He allowed no hits or runs, and struck one out.  (p-s:10-7)(g/f:2-0)

Lara beat Magallanes 6-5

Edubray Ramos (former VSL-La Guaira) entered in the sixth and pitched one inning.  He allowed no hits or runs, and struck one out.  (p-s:8-8)(g/f:1-1)
Kristhiam Linares (former Springfield-La Guaira) entered in the seventh and pitched to one batter.  He allowed one hit and no runs.  (p-s:3-2)

Jose Garcia (former Memphis-Caracas) entered late in the game in right field and batted leadoff.  0-for-1 with one strikeout.
Wilfredo Tovar (former Memphis-Caracas) started at shortstop and batted second.  0-for-3 at the plate.
Miguel Socolovich (former St. Louis-Caracas) entered in the ninth and pitched one inning.  He allowed one hit, no runs, and struck one out.  (p-s:10-7)(g/f/:1-0)

La Guaira beat Caracas 9-0

Notes:
St. Louis signed Oscar Hernandez (Magallanes) and he will no longer be permitted to play the remainder of the LVBP season.  Hernandez was signed right before the game on Tuesday and had to be removed from the starting lineup: El Emergente

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


Puerto Rican League Playoffs:

Notes:
Games expected to resume on Thursday: El Nuevo Dia

Wednesday's Games:
Santurce (3-0) visits Manati (0-3) @ 7:15 PM AST
Carolina (2-1) visits Mayaguez (1-2) @ 7:15 PM AST


Nicaraguan League Championship:

Wednesday's Game:
Leon (0-0) visits Chinandega (0-0) @ 6:00 PM

Saturday, January 4, 2020

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

Mexican Pacific League Playoffs:

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

Mochis beat Jalisco 11-5
LMP Official Site Post Game

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

Obregon beat Monterrey 5-2
LMP Official Site Post Game

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

Mazatlan beat Hermosillo 4-3
LMP Official Site Post Game

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

Mexicali beat Culiacan 2-0
LMP Official Site Post Game

No Games Scheduled For Saturday


Dominican League Round Robin:

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

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

Escogido beat Azucareros 3-2
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Donovan Solano (former Memphis-Licey) started at third base and batted second.  0-for-4 at the plate.
Evan MacLane (former St. Louis-Licey) started and pitchedc five innings.  He allowed two hits, no runs, one walk, and struck two out for the winning decision (1-0).  (g/f:5-5)

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

Licey beat Cibaenas 2-0
LIDOM Official Site Post Game

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

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


Colombian League:

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


Venezuelan League Playoffs:

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

Zulia beat Caribes 6-0
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Wilfredo Tovar (former Memphis-Caracas) started at shortstop and batted third.  2-for-4 with one RBI, one stolen base, and one strikeout.

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

La Guaira beat Caracas 7-3
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Ronny Cedeno (former MLB signing-Magallanes) started at second base and batted eighth.  2-for-6 at the plate.
Jorge Rondon (former St. Louis-Magallanes) entered in the sixth and pitched 1.1 innings.  He allowed no hits or runs, and one walk.  (p-s:15-8)(g/f:3-0)(ir-s:1-0)

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

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

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

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

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


Puerto Rican League Playoffs:

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

Santurce beat Manati 3-2
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Yariel Gonzalez (Springfield-Mayaguez) started in right field and batted fifth.  0-for-3 with one strikeout.

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

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

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


Nicaraguan League Round Robin:

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

Rivas beat Leon 8-3
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Saturday's Game:
Chinandega (4-2) visits Leon (3-3) @ 4:00 PM


Panama League Playoffs:

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


Australian Baseball League:

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

Perth beat Brisbane 9-1 in game one of doubleheader

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

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

Brisbane beat Perth 4-3 in game two of doubleheader

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

Melbourne beat Sydney 6-5

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

Saturday, December 28, 2019

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

Cuban League:

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


Mexican Pacific League:

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

Mexicali beat Monterrey 2-1
LMP Official Site Post Game

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

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

Hermosillo beat Mochis 5-1
LMP Official Site Post Game

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

Culiacan beat Obregon 5-2
LMP Official Site Post Game

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

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

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


Dominican League Round Robin:

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

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

Escogido beat Cibaenas 10-2
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Donovan Solano (former Memphis-Licey) started at third base and batted fifth.  1-for-4 with one double and one two-out RBI.
Genesis Cabrera (St. Louis-Licey) started and pitched 3.2 innings.  He allowed four hits, five runs (four earned), two walks, hit one batter, and struck one out for the losing decision (0-1).

Azucareros beat Licey 5-3
LIDOM Official Site Post Game

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

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


Colombian League:

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


Venezuelan League:

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

Lara beat Zulia 6-5 in 10 innings
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Cesar Valera (former Palm Beach-Caribes) started in left field and batted third.  3-for-5 with one run and one strikeout.
Gabriel Lino (former Memphis-Caribes) started at catcher and batted seventh.  3-for-4 with one home run, one RBI, three runs, and allowed one stolen base.

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

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

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

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

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


Puerto Rican League:

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

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

Mayaguez beat Caguas 4-2
LBPRC Official Site Post Game

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


Nicaraguan League Round Robin:

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

Chinandega beat Rivas 16-7
LBPN Official Site Post Game

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


Panama League:

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

Chiriqui Astronauts beat Metro 4-0

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

Herrera beat Chiriqui Federals 6-5

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


Australian Baseball League:

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

Adelaide beat Auckland 3-1 in game one of doubleheader

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

Brisbane beat Melbourne 5-3 in game one of doubleheader

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

Auckland beat Adelaide 4-3 in game two of doubleheader

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

Brisbane beat Melbourne 4-3 in game two of doubleheader

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

Perth beat Sydney 5-2

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