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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

Friday, December 27, 2019

Cardinals Winter League Notebook 12-27-19: Ramon Urias Singles & Hits A Solo Home Run; Anthony Garcia Singles, Walks Three Times, & Drives In One Run In Doubleheader; Isaac Silva Strikes Out Eight & Allows Three Runs Over Five & A Third Innings

Nippon Professional Baseball:

Notes:
Ryosuke Kikuchi (Hiroshima) will not make the jump to the MLB: NPB On Reddit Twitter


Mexican Pacific League:

Efren Navarro (former Memphis-Culiacan) started as designated hitter and batted fifth.  1-for-5 with one run and one strikeout.

Culiacan beat Obregon 8-1
LMP Official Site Post Game

Irving Lopez (Springfield-Hermosillo) started at shortstop and batted eighth.  2-for-4 with one run, one walk, one strikeout, and assisted in one double play.
Fernando Salas (former St. Louis-Hermosillo) entered in the ninth and pitched one inning.  He allowed no hits or runs, and struck one out for the save (10).  (p-s:12-10)(g/f:0-1)

Ramon Urias (Memphis-Mochis) started at shortstop and batted fourth.  2-for-5 with one home run, one RBI, two runs, one throwing error, and assisted in one double play.
Carlos Soto (Peoria-Mochis) entered late in the game at catcher.

Hermosillo beat Mochis 9-7
LMP Official Site Post Game

Notes:
Giovanny Gallegos (St. Louis-Obregon) delivered gifts to children at an Obregon hospital: No Pasa Nada

Friday's Games:
Guasave (24-38) visits Jalisco (38-25) @ 7:15 PM CT
Mexicali (32-31) visits Monterrey (24-39) @ 7:30 PM CT
Culiacan (34-28) visits Obregon (42-20) @ 8:10 PM CT
Hermosillo (36-25) visits Mochis (30-33) @ 7:30 PM MT
Mazatlan (29-34) visits Navojoa (23-39) @ 7:30 PM MT


Dominican League Round Robin:

Friday's Games:
Cibaenas (0-2) visits Escogido (1-1) @ 7:15 PM AST
Licey (2-0) visits Azucareros (1-1) @ 7:30 PM AST


Colombian League:

Notes:
Jose Calero (former GCL) was added to Sincelejo roster: Sincelejo Official Twitter


Venezuelan League:

Friday's Games:
Zulia (24-16) visits Lara (21-18) @ 6:00 PM VET
Caribes (20-20) visits La Guaira (24-15) @ 6:00 PM VET
Caracas (18-21) visits Margarita (14-25) @ 6:00 PM VET
Magallanes (19-20) visits Aragua (17-22) @ 6:00 PM VET


Puerto Rican League:

Anthony Garcia (former Memphis-Carolina) started in left field and batted third.  0-for-2 with one walk.

Manati beat Carolina 1-0 in game one of doubleheader

Anthony Garcia (former Memphis-Carolina) started in left field and batted third.  1-for-1 with one RBI, one run, and two walks.

Manati beat Carolina 5-4 in game two of doubleheader
LBPRC Official Site Post Game

Yariel Gonzalez (Springfield-Mayaguez) started at first base and batted fifth.  0-for-3 with one run, one walk, and assisted in one double play.

Ronnie Williams (Springfield-Caguas) entered in the ninth and pitched to three batters.  He allowed one hit, one earned run, and two walks.
Tyler Herron (former Springfield-Caguas) entered in the ninth and pitched one inning.  He allowed no hits or runs, and struck two out.  (g/f:0-1)(ir-s:3-1)

Mayaguez beat Caguas 6-0
LBPRC Official Site Post Game

Friday's Games:
Manati (12-16) visits Santurce (19-9) @ 9:15 PM AST
Caguas (10-17) visits Mayaguez (14-16) @ 9:15 PM AST


Nicaraguan League Round Robin:

Isaac Silva (former Johnson City-Leon) started and pitched 5.1 innings.  He allowed six hits, three runs (one earned), one walk, threw one wild pitch, and struck eight out.

Leon beat Rivas 6-3
LBPN Official Site Post Game

Friday's Game:
Rivas (0-2) visits Chinandega (1-1) @ 6:00 PM


Panama League:

J.R. Davis (former Peoria-Metro) started at second base and batted second.  0-for-4 at the plate.
Jonathan Rivera (former Johnson City-Metro) started in outfield and batte sixth.  2-for-3 at the plate.

Allen Cordoba (former Johnson City-Herrera) started in outfield and batted third.  0-for-2 with one strikeout.

Metro beat Herera 3-0
Panama League Official Site Post Game

Friday's Games:
Chiriqui Astonauts (11-9) visits Metro (8-12) @ 3:00 PM
Chiriqui Federals (14-6) visits Herrera (7-13) @ 7:00 PM


Australian Baseball League:

Jeremy Martinez (former Memphis-Brisbane) started at catcher and batted fourth.  0-for-3 with one RBI, one sac fly, and threw out one base runner.

Melbourne beat Brisbane 5-1

Pete Kozma (former St. Louis-Perth) started at second base and batted second.  2-for-5 with two runs and grounded into one double play.

Perth beat Sydney 5-3

Mikey Reynolds (former Springfield-Adelaide) started at shortstop and batted leadoff.  1-for-4 with one strikeout.

Adelaide beat Auckland 1-0

Saturday's Games:
Auckland (11-10) visits Adelaide (14-7) for a doubleheader
Melbourne (12-9) visits Brisbane (8-13) for a doubleheader
Perth (13-8) visits Sydney (9-12)
Canberra (10-12) visits Geelong-Korea (8-14)

Sunday, December 8, 2019

Cardinals Winter League Notebook 12-8-19: Nestor Molina Strikes Out Two & Allows One Run Over Six Innings; Kender Villegas Strikes Out Three & Allows One Run Over Five Innings; Niko Vasquez Singles Twice, Doubles, Walks, & Drives In One Run



Mexican Pacific League:

Efren Navarro (former Memphis-Culiacan) started at first base and batted fifth.  2-for-5 with one two-out RBI, one strikeout, and one fielding error.

Jesus Cruz (Memphis-Jalisco) entered in the seventh and pitched 1.1 innings.  He allowed five hits, two earned runs, and struck two out.  (p-s:34-26)(g/f:2-0)(ir-s:2-0)

Jalisco beat Culiacan 7-6
LMP Official Site Post Game

Carlos Soto (Peoria-Mochis) started at catcher and batted ninth.  0-for-3 with three strikeouts and threw out one of two base runners.

Mochis beat Navojoa 1-0
LMP Official Site Post Game

Alex Mejia (former St. Louis-Monterrey) started at shortstop and batted third.  1-for-6 with one run, one walk, one strikeout, and one fielding error.
Niko Vasquez (former Springfield-Monterrey) started as designated hitter and batted seventh.  3-for-5 with one double, two RBIs, and one intentional walk.

Obregon beat Monterrey 8-7 in 14 innings
LMP Official Site Post Game

Sunday's Games:
Culiacan (26-21) visits Jalisco (30-18) @ 4:30 PM CT
Mexicali (22-25) visits Hermosillo (27-19) @ 5:00 PM MT
Navojoa (17-30) visits Mochis (22-26) @ 5:00 PM MT
Mazatlan (21-27) visits Guasave (20-27) @ 5:00 PM MT
Monterrey (20-27) visits Obregon (31-16) @ 6:10 PM CT


Dominican League:

Stats:
Robelys Reyes (former Springfield-Escogido) has played in four games going 1-for-1 (1.000) with one double, two total bases, one run, one caught stealing, 1.000 OBP, 2.000 SLG, and 3.000 OPS.
Edmundo Sosa (St. Louis-Cibaenas) has played in 31 games going 46-for-151 (.305) with seven doubles, three home runs, 14 RBIs, 62 total bases, 26 runs, five walks, three stolen bases, 36 strikeouts, .359 OBP, .411 SLG, and .770 OPS.
Rangel Ravelo (St. Louis-Cibaenas) has played in ten games going 9-for-31 (.290) with one double, six RBIs, ten total bases, two runs, five walks, six strikeouts, .421 OBP, .323 SLG, and .744 OPS.
Eliezer Alvarez (former Springfield-Escogido) has played in 21games going 13-for-48 (.271) with three doubles, one triple, six RBIs, 18 total bases, ten runs, nine walks, four stolen bases, 15 strikeouts, .390 OBP, .375 SLG, and .765 OPS.
Alberto Rosario (former St. Louis-Estrellas) has played in 11 games going 4-for-15 (.267) with two doubles, one RBI, six total bases, two runs, four strikeouts, .267 OBP, .400 SLG, and .667 OPS.
Jose Adolis Garcia (Memphis-Cibao) has played in 11 games going 11-for-47 (.234) with two doubles, two triples, five RBIs, 17 total bases, two runs, 13 strikeouts, one caught stealing, .250 OBP, .362 SLG, and .612 OPS.
Magnueris Sierra (former St. Louis-Azucareros) has played in 16 games going 11-for-47 (.234) with one double, one triple, one RBI, 14 total bases, seven runs, two stolen bases, seven strikeouts, .250 OBP, .298 SLG, and .548 OBP.
Alberto Triunfel (former Springfield-Escogido) has played in 12 games going 2-for-9 (.222) with one double, three total bases, one run, four strikeouts, .222 OBP, .333 SLG, and .556 OPS.
Carlos Peguero (former Memphis-Cibao) has played in three games going 2-for-9 (.222) with two total bases, one walk, four strikeouts, .300 OBP, .222 SLG, and .522 OPS.
Rainel Rosario (former Springfield-Cibaenas) has played in 18 games going 11-for-54 (.204) with two doubles, one home run, six RBIs, 16 total bases, five runs, three walks, one stolen base, 18 strikeouts, .246 OBP, .296 SLG, and .542 OPS.
Francisco Pena (former St. Louis-Cibaenas) has played in 28 games going 16-for-81 (.198) with two home runs, five RBIs, 22 total bases, five runs, three walks, one stolen base, 12 strikeouts, .241 OBP, .272 SLG, and .513 OPS.
Audry Perez (former St. Louis-Escogido) has played in seven games going 1-for-6 (.167) with one double, two total bases, one run, two strikeouts, .167 OBP, .333 SLG, and .500 OPS.
Richy Pedroza (former Peoria-Escogido) has played in four games going 2-for-13 (.154) with two total bases, two runs, two walks, one strikeout, .267 OBP, .154 SLG, and .421 OPS.
Donovan Solano (former Memphis-Licey) has played in two games going 1-for-8 (.125) with one total base, one run, two strikeouts, .222 OBP, .125 SLG, and .347 OPS.
Yefri Perez (former MiLB signing-Cibaenas) has played in 17 games going 0-for-9 (.000) with two runs, six stolen base, four strikeouts, and two caught stealing.

Elniery Garcia (former Memphis-Azucareros) made two relief appearances posting a 0-0 record, 0.00 ERA, and 2.00 WHIP.  He's allowed no hits or runs, and two walks over one inning.
Genesis Cabrera (St. Louis-Licey) has made three appearances (two starts) posting a 0-0 record, 1.29 ERA, and 1.00 WHIP.  He's allowed four hits, one earned run, one home run, three walks, and struck 13 out over seven innings.
Raul Valdes (former St. Louis-Azucareros) has made nine starts posting a 4-2 record, 2.83 ERA, and 1.15 WHIP.  He's allowed 41 hits, 19 runs (17 earned), one home run, 21 walks, and struck 26 out over 54 innings.
Evan MacLane (former St. Louis-Estrellas) has made 11 starts posting a 2-3 record, 3.68 ERA, and 1.05 WHIP.  He's allowed 41 hits, 21 runs (18 earned), six home runs, five walks, hit two batters, and struck 28 out over 44 innings.
Mike Hauschild (former Memphis-Escogido) has made four appearances (three starts) posting a 1-1 record, 4.24 ERA, and 1.41 WHIP.  He's allowed 19 hits, nine runs (eight earned), five walks,. hit one batter, and struck nine out over 17 innings.
Adalberto Mejia (former St. Louis-Cibao) has made three starts posting a 0-2 record, 7.00 ERA, and 1.89 WHIP.  He's allowed 14 hits, nine runs (seven earned), two home runs, three walks, hit one batter, and satruck six out over nine innings.
Yeison Medina (former Springfield-Estrellas) has made 14 relief appearances posting a 0-1 record, 9.45 ERA, 1.50 WHIP, and one hold.  He's allowed six hits, eight runs (seven earned), one home run, four walks, hit two batters, and struck seven out over 6.2 innings.

Sunday's Game:
All-Star Game @ TBA


Colombian League:

Notes:
Dewin Perez (former Peoria-Sincelejo) earned the save as Sincelejo beat Barranquilla 3-2: LPBCol Twitter

Enrique Perez (Johnson City-Barranquilla) started and pitched four innings, allowing one run: Barranquilla Official Twitter

Ramon Ulacio (former GCL-Barranquilla) gave up one run over one inning: Barranquilla Official Twitter


Venezuelan League:

Kender Villegas (former Palm Beach-Margarita) started and pitched five innings.  He allowed three hits, one earned run, one walk, and struck three out.  (p-s:70-42)(g/f:6-5)

Luis Bandes (former Johnson City-La Guaira) entered late in the game as a designated hitter and batted fifth.  1-for-1 with one RBI.

La Guaira beat Margarita 6-5 in 13 innings
LVBP Official Site Post Game

Jose Calero (former GCL-Aragua) entered in the sixth and pitched two innings.  He allowed two hits, no runs, and struck one out.  (p-s:31-20)(g/f:3-1)(ir-s:1-0)

Zulia beat Aragua 10-4
LVBP Official Site Post Game

Wilfred Vivas (former GCL-Magallanes) entered late in the game at second base.

Cesar Valera (former Palm Beach-Caribes) started in left field and batted third.  2-for-3 with one double, one two-out RBI, two runs, and one walk.
Gabriel Lino (former Memphis-Caribes) started at catcher and batted eighth.  0-for-4 with two strikeouts, grounded into one double play, and allowed four stolen bases.

Caribes beat Magallanes 9-2
LVBP Official Site Post Game

Wilfredo Tovar (former Memphis-Caracas) started at shortstop and batted second.  1-for-4 with one run and assisted in two double plays.
Jose Garcia (former Memphis-Caracas) entered late in the game in left field and was caught stealing.
Miguel Socolovich (former St. Louis-Caracas) entered in the ninth and pitched one inning.  He allowed no hits or runs, and struck two out for the save (2).  (p-s:8-7)(g/f:1-0)

Nestor Molina (former MiLB signing-Lara) started and pitched six innings.  He allowed three hits, one earned run, three walks, and struck two out.  (p-s:86-54)(g/f:9-2)
Vicente Campos (former MiLB signing-Lara) entered in the seventh and pitched one inning.  He allowed no hits or runs, and struck one out.  (p-s:10-6)(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 one walk.  (p-s:16-9)(g/f:2-0)(ir-s:2-2)

Caracas beat Lara 3-1
LVBP Official Site Post Game

Sunday's Games:
Margarita (9-19) visits La Guaira (17-9) @ 1:00 PM VET
Caracas (11-15) visits Lara (16-11) @ 4:00 PM VET
Magallanes (10-17) visits Caribes (14-15) @ 5:00 PM VET
Zulia (20-7) visits Aragua (11-15) @ 6:00 PM VET


Puerto Rican League:

Yariel Gonzalez (Springfield-Mayaguez) started in left field and moved to first base, batting seventh.  0-for-4 with two strikeouts and grounded into one double play.

Caguas beat Mayaguez 4-2
LBPRC Official Site Post Game

Anthony Garcia (former Memphis-Carolina) started in right field and moved to left, batting third.  0-for-3 with one walk.

Santurce beat Carolina 3-2
LBPRC Official Site Post Game

Sunday's Games:
Santurce (9-6) visits Mayaguez (8-9) for a doubleheader beginning @ 3:00 PM AST
Manati (5-10) visits Caguas (8-6) for a doubleheader beginning @ 3:15 PM AST


Panama League:

Allen Cordoba (former Johnson City-Herrera) started in outfield and batted fifth.  1-for-4 with one double, one RBI, one run, and one strikeout.

J.R. Davis (former Peoria-Metro) started at second base and batted third.  0-for-3 with one strikeout.
Jonathan Rivera (former Johnson City-Metro) entered late in the game as a pinch hitter.  0-for-1 at the plate.

Herrera beat Metro 4-0
Panama League Official Site Post Game

No Games Scheduled For Sunday


Australian Baseball League:

Pete Kozma (former St. Louis-Perth) started at second base and batted second.  2-for-4 with one two-out RBI, one run, one walk, and assisted in one double play.

Perth beat Melbourne 7-3

Jeremy Martinez (former Memphis-Brisbane) entered late in the game at third base and batted fourth.  1-for-1 with one two-out RBI.

Brisbane beat Sydney 5-1

Mikey Reynolds (former Springfield-Adelaide) started at shortstop and batted third.  2-for-4 with one run, one walk, and one strikeout.

Adelaide beat Geelong-Korea 6-3

No Games Scheduled Until Thursday

Wednesday, November 20, 2019

Cardinals Winter League Notebook 11-20-2019: Wilfredo Tovar Singles Twice, Walks, & Drives In Two Runs; Ramon Urias Singles Twice & Knocks In Two Runs; Kender Villegas Retires One Batter & Holds Two Inherited Runners On Base For The Save

Mexican Pacific League:

Ramon Urias (Memphis-Mochis) started at second base and batted third.  2-for-4 with two RBIs, one run, and grounded into one double play.
Hector Villalobos (former State College-Mochis) entered in the seventh and pitched to four batters.  He allowed one hit, no runs, and one walk.  (p-s:11-7)(g/f:1-1)(ir-s:2-2)

Irving Lopez (Springfield-Hermosillo) started at second base and batted ninth.  1-for-3 with one RBI, one run, one sac fly, one strikeout, and assisted in one double play.

Hermosillo beat Mochis 9-6
LMP Official Site Post Game

Niko Vasquez (former Springfield-Monterrey) started at shortstop and batted sixth.  0-for-3 with one strikeout and assisted in one double play.

Xavier Scruggs (former St. Louis-Mexicali) started at first base and batted fourth.  0-for-2 with one walk and two strikeouts.
Justin Williams (Memphis-Mexicali) started in left field and batted fifth.  1-for-3 with one double, one two-out RBI, and one strikeout.

Monterrey and Mexicali are tied 1-1, suspended in seventh
LMP Official Site

Wednesday's Games:
Obregon (22-11) visits Culiacan (17-16) @ 5:05 PM MT
Mochis (15-18) visits Hermosillo (19-13) @ 7:30 PM MT
Jalisco (19-14) visits Guasave (15-18) @ 7:30 PM MT
Navojoa (11-21) visits Mazatlan (15-18) @ 8:00 PM MT
Monterrey (16-16) visits Mexicali (14-18) @ 7:30 PM PT


Dominican League:

Eliezer Alvarez (former Springfield-Escogido) started in left field and batted leadoff.  0-for-3 with one run and one walk.

Escogido beat Cibao 2-0
LIDOM Official Site Post Game

Edmundo Sosa (St. Louis-Cibaenas) started at shortstop and batted leadoff.  1-for-4 with two strikeouts.
John Nogowski (Memphis-Cibaenas) started at first base and batted fourth.  1-for-1 with one double, one two-out RBI, and one hit by pitch.
Rangel Ravelo (St. Louis-Cibaenas) started as designated hitter and batted sixth.  0-for-3 with one walk, one strikeout, and grounded into one double play.
Francisco Pena (former St. Louis-Cibaenas) started at catcher and batted ninth.  0-for-3 with one strikeout.

Cibaenas beat Estrellas 3-1
LIDOM Official Site Post Game

Tuesday's Games:
Azucareros (19-11) visits Licey (15-15) @ 7:15 PM AST
Cibaenas (14-16) visits Estrellas (9-21) @ 7:30 PM AST
Escogido (18-12) visits Cibao (15-15) @ 7:30 PM AST


Venezuelan League:

Kender Villegas (former Palm Beach-Margarita) entered in the ninth and pitched to one batter.  He allowed no hits or runs for the save (1).  (p-s:4-3)(g/f:1-0)(ir-s:2-0)

Cesar Valera (former Palm Beach-Caribes) started in left field and batted fifth.  3-for-4 with one run and one walk.
Gabriel Lino (former Memphis-Caribes) started at catcher and batted seventh.  1-for-4 with one walk, one strikeout, and allowed three stolen bases.
Alirio Negrette (former DSL-Caribes) entered in the seventh and pitched to three batters.  He allowed one hit and no runs.  (p-s:11-8)(g/f:2-0)(ir-s:1-1)

Margarita beat Caribes 5-3
LVBP Official Site Post Game

Wilfredo Tovar (former Memphis-Caracas) started at shortstop and batted second.  2-for-5 with two two-out RBIs, one walk, and assisted in two double plays.
Miguel Socolovich (former St. Louis-Caracas) entered in the ninth and pitched one inning.  He allowed no hits or runs, one walk, and struck one out.  (p-s:19-12)(g/f:2-0)

Caracas beat Zulia 13-7
LVBP Official Site Post Game

Harold Arauz (former Memphis-Aragua) started and pitched four innings.  He allowed six hits, four earned runs, and struck three out.  (p-s:70-45)(g/f:4-4)

Ronny Cedeno (former MLB signing-Magallanes) started at shortstop and batted seventh.  1-for-4 with one double, one run, two strikeouts, and assisted in three double plays.
Jorge Rondon (former St. Louis-Magallanes) entered in the ninth and pitched to three batters.  He allowed one hit and no runs.  (p-s:11-7)(g/f:0-1)(ir-s:2-2)

Aragua beat Magallanes 9-7
LVBP Official Site Post Game

Vicente Campos (former MiLB signing-Lara) entered in the seventh and pitched one inning.  He allowed no hits or runs for the hold (5).  (p-s:10-9)(g/f:1-0)
Pedro Rodriguez (former MiLB signing-Lara) entered in the ninth and pitched one inning.  He allowed no hits or runs, and struck one out.  (p-s:5-5)(g/f:0-2)

Luis Bandes (former Johnson City-La Guaira) started in left field and batted eighth.  0-for-3 with two strikeouts.

Lara beat La Guaira 6-2
LVBP Official Site Post Game

Notes:
Williams Perez (Springfield free agent-Lara) is expected this weekend: Lider

Jose Calero (former GCL) was added to the Aragua roster: El Emergente

Wednesday's Games:
Margarita (7-6) visits Caribes (5-8) @ 6:00 PM VET
Lara (9-4) visits Aragua (7-6) @ 6:00 PM VET
Caracas (5-8) visits Zulia (9-4) @ 6:00 PM VET
Magallanes (5-8) visits La Guaira (5-8) @ 6:00 PM VET


Colombian League:

Notes:
Dewin Perez (former Peoria-Sincelejo) held two runners on base to hold the lead as Barranquilla beat Sincelejo 4-3: LPBCol Twitter


Puerto Rican League:

Anthony Garcia (former Memphis-Carolina) started as designated hitter and batted third.  0-for-2 with two walks.

Carolina beat Mayaguez 2-0
LBPRC Official Site Post Game

Wednesday's Games:
Manati (2-1) visits Mayaguez (1-3) @ 9:15 PM AST
Santurce (2-1) visits Caguas (1-2) @ 9:15 PM AST


Nicaraguan League:

Edgard Montiel (former DSL-Chinandega) started and batted sixth.  1-for-5 with one RBI, two runs, and one strikeout.

Chinandega beat Boer 12-4

Wednesday's Games:
Chinandega (1-1) visits Leon (1-2) @ 6:00 PM
Rivas (2-0) visits Boer (1-2) @ 6:00 PM

Monday, November 4, 2019

Cardinals Winter League Notebook 11-4-19: Jose Calero Strikes Out One Over Four Scoreless Innings; Niko Vasquez Singles, Walks Twice, & Hits A Two-Run Homer; Eliezer Alvarez Singles Twice, Triples, & Drives In Two Runs

Cuban League:

Notes:
Francisco Martinez (Santiago de Cuba) and Brander Guevara (NA) are in the process of establishing residency in Costa Rica and showcasing for MLB teams: El Heraldo


Mexican Pacific League:

Iker Franco (former Springfield-Obregon) started at catcher and batted ninth.  0-for-3, one throwing error, and allowed one stolen base.

Niko Vasquez (former Springfield-Monterrey) started at shortstop and batted sixth.  2-for-3 with one home run, two RBIs, two runs, two walks, and one fielding error.
Chris Ellis (Memphis-Monterrey) entered in the seventh and pitched one inning.  He allowed one hit and no runs.  (p-s:25-17)(g/f:1-1)

Monterrey beat Obregon 9-5
LMP Official Site Post Game

Hector Villalobos (State College-Mochis) entered in the seventh and pitched 1.1 innings.  He allowed one hit, one earned run, one home run, and struck one out.  (p-s:19-14)(g/f:0-2)(ir-s:3-0)

Mochis beat Navojoa 11-5
LMP Official Site Post Game

Irving Lopez (Springfield-Hermosillo) started at second base and batted seventh.  0-for-3 with two strikeouts and assisted in one double play.

Justin Williams (Memphis-Mexicali) started in left field and batted third.  0-for-4 with two strikeouts and grounded into two double plays.
Xavier Scruggs (former St. Louis-Mexicali) started at first base and batted fifth.  3-for-4 with two doubles, one RBI, one run, one strikeout, and one unasssited double play.

Mexicali beat Hermosillo 4-3
LMP Official Site Post Game

Jose Calero (former GCL-Jalisco) entered in the fourth and pitcheed four innings.  He allowed one hit, no runs, and struck one out.  (p-s:47-32)(g/f:5-3)

Alexis Wilson (Peoria-Culiacan) started at catcher and batted eighth.  0-for-2 with one run and one walk.

Culiacan beat Jalisco 7-2
LMP Official Site Post Game

No Games Scheduled For Monday


Dominican League:

Magneuris Sierra (former St. Louis-Azucareros) entered late in the game in right field and scored one run.

Julio Rodriguez (Springfield-Escogido) entered late in the game at catcher and batted eighth.  0-for-1 at the plate.
Audry Perez (former St. Louis-Escogido) entered late in the game at catcher and batted eighth.  0-for-1 at the plate.
Eliezer Alvarez (former Springfield-Escogido) started in left field and batted ninth.  3-for-5 with one triple, two two-out RBIs, one run, and one strikeout.

Azucareros beat Escogido 12-9 in 11 innings
LIDOM Official Site Post Game

Alberto Rosario (former St. Louis-Estrellas) started at catcher and batted ninth.  0-for-3 with one ground into double play, assisted in one double play, and allowed two stolen bases.
Yeison Medina (former Springfield-Estrellas) entered in the 11th and pitched to one batter.  He allowed no hits or rus, and hit one batter.  (ir-s:1-0)

Estrellas beat Cibao 4-3 in 12 innings
LIDOM Official Site Post Game

John Nogowski (Memphis-Cibaenas) started at first base and batted third.  0-for-2 with one two-out RBI, one walk, one sac fly, one strikeout, and assisted in two double plays.
Francisco Pena (former St. Louis-Cibaenas) started at catcher and batted eighth.  1-for-3 with two RBIs (one w/two-outs) anx one sac fly.
Hunter Cervenka (former Memphis-Cibaenas) entered in the eighth and pitched one inning.  He allowed no hits or runs.  (g/f:2-0)

Cibaenas beat Licey 6-1
LIDOM Official Site Post Game

Monday's Games:
Cibaenas (9-9) visits Estrellas (5-13) @ 5:00 PM AST
Escogido (13-5) visits Cibao (8-10) @ 5:00 PM AST
Azucareros (12-6) visits Licey (7-11) @ 5:00 PM AST


Premier 12:

Carlos Peguero (former Memphis-Dominican Republic) started in right field and batted fourth.  3-for-4 with one home run, one RBI, two runs, one walk, and one strikeout.
Elehuris Montero (Springfield-Dominican Republic) started as designated hitter and batted fifth.  1-for-5 with one run and two strikeouts.
Alejandro Mejia (former DSL-Dominican Republic) entered late in the game at first base and batted eighth.  0-for-1 at the plate.

Curt Smith (former Springfield-Netherlands) entered late in the game at first base and batted third.  0-for-1 at the plate.

Dominican Republic beat Netherlands 14-4
WBSC Official Site Post Game

Efren Navarro (former Memphis-Mexico) started at first base and batted sixth.  1-for-4 with two RBIs, one run, and two strikeouts.
Jesus Cruz (Memphis-Mexico) entered in the fifth and pitched two innings.  He allowed no hits or runs, and struck two out.  (p-s:18-11)

Mexico beat USA 8-2
WBSC Official Site Post Game

Monday's Game:
USA (1-1) visits Dominican Republic (1-1) @ 7:00 PM


Venezuelan League (November 5, 2019):

Notes:
Jorge Rondon (former St. Louis-Magallanes) reported to Magallanes camp: LVBP Official Site

Hassan Pena (former Tabasco) will join La Guaira, but will have to sit out the first 25 games: Lider


Nicaraguan League (November 15, 2019):

Notes:
Boer has not been in contact with Fidencio Flores (former GCL), who is requesting a sallary of $3,000 for the season: La Prensa


Panama League (November 28, 2019):

Notes:
The league announced it will open it's season on November 28th: ProbeisOficial Twitter


Australian Baseball League (November 29, 2019):

Notes:
Pete Kozma (former St. Louis-Perth) will return for a second season with Perth: ABL Official Site

Tuesday, October 29, 2019

Cardinals Winter League Notebook 10-29-19: Jose Calero Strikes Out Eight & Allows One Run Over Three Innings; Ivan Herrera Break Out Prospect In AFL; Shogo Akiyama & Yoshitomo Tsutsugo On Way To MLB

Nippon Professional League:

Notes:
Shogo Akiyama (Seibu) will test the MLB market: NPB On Reddit Twitter

Yoshitomo Tsutsugo (Yokohama) will be posted for the MLB: NPB On Reddit Twitter


Arizona Fall League:

Notes:
Ivan Herrera (Palm Beach-Glendale) was among 20 prospects that broke out: MLB Official Site


Mexican Pacific League:

Jose Calero (former GCL-Jalisco) started and pitched three innings.  He allowed three hits, one earned run, three walks, hit one batter, threw one wild pitch, and struck eight out.  (p-s:78-45)(g/f:1-1)

Jalisco beat Navojoa 3-2
LMP Official Site Post Game

Tuesday's Games:
Navojoa (4-10) visits Jalisco (10-5) for a doubleheader beginning @ 5:15 PM CT
Mexicali (4-10) visits Obregon (8-6) @ 8:10 PM CT
Monterrey (6-8) visits Mochis (9-5) @ 7:30 PM MT
Culiacan (10-4) visits Guasave (6-8) @ 7:30 PM MT
Mazatlan (5-9) visits Hermosillo (8-5) @ 7:30 PM MT


Dominican League:

Stats:
Magneuris Sierra (former St. Louis-Azucareros) has played in three games going 5-for-13 (.385) with one RBI, five total bases, five runs, two strikeouts, .429 OBP, .385 SLG, and .813 OPS.
Edmundo Sosa (St. Louis-Cibaenas) has played in 13 games going 19-for-52 (.365) with three doubles, three home runs, ten RBIs, 31 total bases, 12 runs, three walks, one stolen base, ten strikeouts, .433 OBP, .596 SLG, and 1.029 OPS.
Alberto Rosario (former St. Louis-Estrellas) has played in three games going 3-for-9 (.333) with one double, one RBI, four total bases, one run, two strikeouts, .333 OBP, .444 SLG, and .778 OPS.
Alberto Triunfel (former Springfield-Escogido) has played in nine games going 2-for-6 (.333) with one double, three total bases, one run, three strikeouts, .333 OBP, .500 SLG, and .833 OPS.
Eliezer Alvarez (former Springfield-Escogido) has played in six games going 3-for-10 (.300) with two RBIs, three total bases, one run, one walk, one stolen base, three strikeouts, .364 OBP, .300 SLG, and .664 OPS.
Francisco Pena (former St. Louis-Cibaenas) has played in seven games going 6-for-20 (.300) with one RBI, six total bases, one walk, three walks, .364 OBP, .300 SLG, and .664 OPS.
John Nogowski (Memphis-Cibaenas) has played in 12 games going 13-for-45 (.289) with one double, three home runs, 12 RBIs, 23 total bases, six runs, seven walks, five strikeouts, .385 OBP, .511 SLG, and .896 OPS.
Rainel Rosario (former Springfield-Cibaenas) has played in six games going 3-for-20 (.150) with one home run, one RBI, six total bases, three runs, one stolen base, eight strikeouts, .150 OBP, .300 SLG, and .450 OPS.
Yefri Perez (former MiLB signing-Cibaenas) has played in five games going 0-for-2 (.000) with two stolen base, two strikeouts, and one caught stealing.

Yeison Medina (former Springfield-Estrellas) has made five relief appearances posting a 0-0 record, 0.00 ERA, 0.00 WHIP, and one hold.  He's allowed no hits or runs, and struck two out over two innings.
Evan MacLane (former St. Louis-Estrellas) has made four starts posting a 1-0 record, 1.42 ERA, and 0.53 WHIP.  He's allowed ten hits, three earned runs, two home runs, hit two batters, and struck 15 out over 19 innings.
Raul Valdes (former St. Louis-Azucareros) has made three starts posting a 1-1 record, 3.77 ERA, and 1.33 WHIP.  He's allowed 12 hits, seven runs (six earned), seven walks, and struck 12 out over 14.1 innings.
Hunter Cervenka (former Memphis-Cibaenas) has made six relief appearances posting a 0-0 record, 4.50 ERA, 1.75 WHIP, and two holds.  He's allowed four hits, two earned runs, three walks, and struck two out over four innings.
Merandy Gonzalez (Springfield-Cibaenas) has made two relief appearances posting a 0-0 record, 5.40 ERA, and 3.60 WHIP.  He's allowed two hits, one earned run, four walks, and struck two out over 1.2 innings.

Notes:
Mike Hauschild (former Memphis) will pitch for Escogido: Escogido Official Site

Tuesday's Games:
Cibaenas (7-6) visits Licey (6-7) @ 7:15 PM AST
Estrellas (3-10) visits Cibao (6-7) @ 7:30 PM AST
Escogido (10-3) visits Azucareros (7-6) @ 7:30 PM AST


Venezuelan League (November 5, 2019):

Notes:
Kristhiam Linares (former Springfield-La Guaira) pitched in La Guaira intrasquad game: LVBP Official Site

Ronny Cedeno (former MLB signing-Magallanes) reported to Magallanes camp: LVBP Official Site


Caribbean Series (February 1, 2020):

Notes:
The schedule was released: El Nuevo Dia

Monday, October 14, 2019

Cardinals Winter League Notebook 10-14-19: Julio Rodriguez Singles Twice & Drives In Two Runs; Edmundo Sosa Singles Twice, Doubles, & Knocks In One Run; Trevor Megill Strikes Out Three Over One Scoreless Inning For The Save

Nippon Professional Baseball:

Notes:
Shogo Akiyama (Seibu) will speak with MLB teams about the jump.  Mariners, Cubs, Diamondbacks, and Padres may have interest: NPB On Reddit Twitter

Seibu is interested in Daisuke Matsuzaka (Chunichi) and Kazuhisa Makita (San Diego): NPB On Reddit Twitter


Korean Baseball Organization Playoffs:

Jamie Romak (former Memphis-SK) started at first base and batted fourth.  1-for-5 with one double and two strikeouts.

Kiwoom beat SK 3-0 in 11 innings

Notes:
Jamie Romak (former Memphis-SK) feels 'young again' after mental, physical break before postseason: Yonhap News Agency

Tuesday's Game:
Kiwoom (0-1) visits SK (1-0) @ 4:30 AM


Arizona Fall League:

Stats:
Ivan Herrera (Palm Beach-Glendale) has played in six games going 6-for-20 (.300) with two doubles, two RBIs, eight total bases, four walks, three strikeouts, .417 OBP, .400 SLG, and .817 OPS.
Kramer Robertson (Springfield-Glendale) has played in four games going 3-for-14 (.214) with one triple, four RBIs, five total bases, two runs, four walks, two strikeouts, .389 OBP, .357 SLG, and .746 OPS.
Conner Capel (Springfield-Glendale) has played in 15 games going 11-for-54 (.204) with one double, two RBIs, 12 total bases, five runs, four walks, 14 strikeouts, three caught stealing, .271 OBP, .222 SLG, and .493 OPS.
Elehuris Montero (Springfield-Glendale) has played in ten games going 6-for-31 (.194) with one double, one triple, two RBIs, nine total bases, nine total bases, four runs, eight walks, one stolen bases, 12 strikeouts, .375 OBP, .290 SLG, and .665 OPS.

Kodi Whitley (Memphis-Glendale) has made six relief appearances posting a 0-1 record, 0.00 ERA, 0.57 WHIP, and two saves.  He's allowed three hits, one unearned run, one walk, and struck eight out over seven innings.
Seth Elledge (Memphis-Glendale) has made six relief appearances posting a 0-0 record, 0.00 ERA, 0.71 WHIP, one hold, and one save.  He's allowed five hits, one unearned run, and struck 11 out over seven innings.
Roel Ramirez (Memphis-Glendale) has made six appearances (one start) posting a 0-0 record, 1.23 ERA, 0.95 WHIP, and one hold.  He's allowed six hits, one earned run, one walk, and struck ten out over 7.1 innings.
Griffin Roberts (Palm Beach-Glendale) has made four starts posting a 0-1 record, 3.07 ERA, and 1.36 WHIP.  He's allowed 18 hits, six runs (five earned), one home run, two walks, hit one batter, and struck 18 out over 14.2 innings.

Monday's Games:
Glendale (6-13) visits Mesa (10-9) @ 12:30 PM MST
Peoria (11-8) visits Surprise (13-6) @ 6:30 PM MST
Salt River (12-7) visits Scottsdale (8-11) @ 6:30 PM MST


Mexican Pacific League:

Trevor Megill (former 2014 draft selection-Mexicali) entered in the 11th and pitched one inning.  He allowed one hit, no runs, and struck three out for the save (1).  (p-s:26-20)

Niko Vasquez (former Springfield-Monterrey) started at shortstop and batted second.  0-for-4 with one walk, three strikeouts, one caught stealing, and assisted in two double plays.
Chris Ellis (Memphis-Monterrey) entered in the seventh and pitched one inning.  He allowed one hit, no runs, and struck one out for the hold (2).  (p-s:15-9)(g/f:0-2)

Mexicali beat Monterrey 4-3 in 11 innings
LMP Official Site Post Game

Jose Calero (former GCL-Jalisco) started and pitched to five batters.  He allowed three hits, five earned runs, one home run, and two walks for the losing decision (0-1).  (p-s:24-8)

Obregon beat Jalisco 11-3
LMP Official Site Post Game

Monday's Game:
Hermosillo (1-0) visits Navojoa (0-1) @ 7:30 PM MT


Dominican League:

Julio Rodriguez (Springfield-Escogido) started at catcher and batted seventh.  2-for-4 with two RBIs (one w/two-outs), one strikeout, grounded into one double play, one pasased ball, and threw out one of three base runners.
Eliezer Alvarez (former Springfield-Escogido) started in left field and batted eighth.  1-for-2 at the plate.
Alberto Triunfel (former Springfield-Escogido) entered late in the game at third base.

Escogido beat Cibao 3-2
LIDOM Official Site Post Game

Johan Mieses (Springfield-Azucareros) started as designated hitter and batted sixth.  0-for-3 with one strikeout.

Licey beat Azucareros 4-1
LIDOM Official Site Post Game

Edmundo Sosa (St. Louis-Cibaenas) started at shortstop and batted second.  3-for-5 with one double, one two-out RBI, one run, two strikeouts, and assisted in one double play.
John Nogowski (Memphis-Cibaenas) started at first base and batted seventh.  0-for-2 with one run, two walks, and assisted in one double play.
Hunter Cervenka (former Memphis-Cibaenas) entered in the fifth and pitched to one batter.  He allowed no hits or runs.  (g/f:1-0)(ir-s:3-0)

Cibaenas beat Estrellas 7-0
LIDOM Official Site Post Game

Monday's Games:
Estrellas (1-1) visits Escogido (2-0) @ 7:15 PM AST
Cibaenas (1-1) visits Azucareros (0-2) @ 7:30 PM AST
Licey (1-1) visits Cibao (1-1) @ 7:30 PM AST


Nicaraguan League (November 15, 2019):

Notes:
Fidencio Flores (former GCL-Boer) and Boer are impasse over salary: La Prensa

Wednesday, October 9, 2019

Cardinals Winter League Notebook 10-9-19: Carlos Peguero Hits A Solo Home Run; Seth Elledge & Ivan Herrera Named Fall Stars; Conner Capel Singles Twice, Doubles, & Drives In One Run

Nippon Professional Baseball Playoffs:

Carlos Peguero (former Memphis-LG) entered late in the game in left field and batted third.  1-for-2 with one home run, one RBI, and one run.

LG beat Kiwoom 4-2

Thursday's Game:
Kiwoom (2-1) visits LG (1-2) @ 4:30 AM


Arizona Fall League:

Elehuris Montero (Springfield-Glendale) entered late in the game at third base and batted sixth.  2-for-4 with one two-out RBI, one run, and one strikeout.
Conner Capel (Springfield-Glendale) started in right field and batted seventh.  3-for-5 with one double, one two-out RBI, one run, and one strikeout.
Roel Ramirez (Memphis-Glendale) entered in the eighth and pitched one inning.  He allowed one hit, no runs, one walk, and struck one out.  (p-s:21-13)(g/f:1-0)
Kodi Whitley (Memphis-Glendale) entered in the ninth and pitched two innings.  He allowed no hits, one unearned run, one walk, and struck one out for the losing decision (0-1).  (p-s:36-22)(g/f:1-2)

Salt River beat Glendale 11-10 in 10 innings

Notes:
Seth Elledge (Memphis-Glendale) and Ivan Herrera (Palm Beach-Glendale) were named to the Fall Stars rosters: MLB Official Site

Wednesday's Games:
Surprise (10-6) visits Mesa (8-8) @ 12:30 PM MST
Glendale (5-11) visits Salt River (11-5) @ 6:30 PM MST
Scottsdale (8-8) visits Peoria (9-7) @ 6:30 PM MST


Mexican Pacific League (October 10, 2019):

Notes:
Jose Calero (former Johnson City-Jalisco) made the roster and will pitch in the rotation: Jalisco Official Twitter

Friday, October 4, 2019

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

Nippon Professional Baseball:

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

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


Arizona Fall League:

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


Mexican Pacific League:

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

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

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


Dominican League:

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

Saturday, September 28, 2019

Cardinals Winter League Notebook 9-28-19: Jose Calero Pitched Four Scoreless Innings; Alex Mejia Singles Twice & Drives In Two Runs; Seth Elledge Strikes Out Two Over One Scoreless Inning

Mexican League Championship:

Alex Mejia (former St. Louis-Monclova) started at shortstop and batted eighth.  2-for-5 with two two-out RBIs, one run, and assisted in one double play.
Zach Phillips (former Memphis-Monclova) entered in the seventh and pitched to two batters.  He allowed no hits or runs, and struck one out for the hold (2).  (p-s:4-4)(g/f:1-0)(ir-s:2-0)

Xavier Scruggs (former St. Louis-Yucatan) started in right field and batted fifth.  0-for-4 with two strikeouts.

Monclova beat Yucatan 6-3
MiLB Official Site Post Game

Saturday's Game:
Monclova (2-1) visits Yucatan (1-2) @ 7:00 PM ET


Nippon Professional Baseball:

Brandon Dickson (former St. Louis-Orix) entered in the tenth and pitched one inning.  He allowed one hit, no runs, and struck one out for the hold (5).  (p-s:12-9)

Softbank and Orix tied 3-3 after 12 innings

Sunday's Games:
Chunchi (68-71-2) visits Hanshin (67-68-6) @ 1:00 AM ET
Softbank (76-61-5) visits Orix (60-75-7) @ 2:00 AM ET


Korean Baseball Organization:

Carlos Peguero (former Memphis-LG) started at first base and batted fourth.  0-for-2 with one RBI.

Kia beat LG 7-1

Jamie Romak (former Memphis-SK) started at first base and moved to third, batting fifth.  3-for-5 with one home run, one RBI, one run, and one strikeout.

Samsung beat SK 9-7 in 10 innings

Sunday's Games:
Doosan (86-55-1) visits LG (78-63-1) @ 12:00 AM
SK (86-55-1) visits Hanwha (58-84) @ 12:00 AM
Samsung (60-82-1) visits KT (70-71-2) @ 12:00 AM
Kiwoom (84-57-1) visits Lotte (48-90-3) @ 12:00 AM


Arizona Fall League:

Conner Capel (Springfield-Glendale) started in right field and batted fifth.  0-for-4 with two strikeouts.
Kramer Robertson (Springfield-Glendale) started at second base and batted eighth.  0-for-3 with one RBI and one strikeout.
Griffin Roberts (Palm Beach-Glendale) started and pitched 3.2 innings.  He allowed seven hits, five runs (four earned), and struck six out for the losing decision (0-1).  (p-s:68-45)(g/f:1-2)
Seth Elledge (Memphis-Glendale) entered in the ninth and pitched one inning.  He allowed one hit, no runs, and struck two out.  (p-s:19-12)(g/f:0-1)

Peoria beat Glendale 5-2

Notes:
Ivan Herrera (Palm Beach-Glendale) facing big AFL test: MLB Official Site

Ivan Herrera (Palm Beach-Glendale) talks about being invited to AFL and the catcher position: La Prensa

Saturday's Games:
Mesa (4-4) visits Salt River (4-4) @ 6:30 PM MST
Peoria (4-4) visits Glendale (3-5) @ 6:30 PM MST
Scottsdale (4-4) visits Surprise (7-1) @ 6:30 PM MST


Mexican Pacific League (October 11, 2019):

Notes:
Mochis beat Hermosillo 2-1, Martin Cordova (GCL-Hermosillo) took the loss and Irving Lopez (Springfield-Hermosillo) and Hector Soto (Johnson City-Mochis) both made appearances: LMP Official Site

Jose Calero (former GCL-Jalisco) tossed four scoreless innings but Monterrey beat Jalisco 11-6: LMP Official Site


Dominican League (October 12, 2019):

Notes:
Julio Rodriguez (Springfield-Escoigdo) is looking forward to learning from Audry Perez (former St. Louis-Escogido) and others while playing this winter: Escogido Official Twitter


Premier 12 (November 2, 2019):

Notes:
Ervin Santana (New York-N) confirmed he will pitch for Dominican Repuiblic: Licey Official Site

Thursday, January 31, 2019

Cardinals Winter League Notebook 1-31-19: Edgard Montiel Singles Twice & Drives In One Run; Pete Kozma Singles & Doubles; Francisco Rivera Singles

Australian Baseball League Championship:

Pete Kozma (former St. Louis-Perth) started at shortstop and batted second.  2-for-4 with one double, one strikeout, one fielding error, and assisted in one double play.

Brisbane beat Perth 3-2
ABL Official Site Post Game

No Game Scheduled For Friday


Latin American Series:

Jonathan Rivera (former Johnson City-Herrera) started as designated hitter and batted fourth.  0-for-4 at the plate.

Herrera beat Barranquilla 3-1
LIV Official Site Post Game

Edgard Montiel (former DSL-Leon) started at third base and batted fifth.  2-for-4 with one RBI, two runs, and one strikeout.
Ronald Medrano (former GCL-Leon) started and pitched four innings.  He allowed four hits, four earned runs, one walk, hit one batter, and struck four out.

Francisco Rivera (former Palm Beach-Acayucan) started as designated hitter and batted third.  1-for-3 with one run and two strikeouts.

Leon beat Acayucan 7-5
LIV Official Site Post Game

Notes:
Jose Leon (former Arkansas-Herrera) talks about coaching the Herrera squad: El Nuevo Dia

Thursday's Games:
Herrera (2-3) visits Leon (5-0) @ 2:00 PM
Xalapa (3-2) visits Acayucan (2-3) @ 7:00 PM


Pan American Games Qualifier (Brazil):

Notes:
Dewin Perez (former Peoria-Colombia) and Jose Calero (former GCL-Colombia) helped pitch Colombia to a 10-4 win over Panama: El Universal


Caribbean Series (February 4, 2019):

Notes:
Lara (Venezuela), Las Tunas (Cuba), and Jalisco (Mexican Pacific) will compete in Group A and Santurce (Puerto Rico), Estrellas (Dominican Republic), and Herrera (Panama) will be in Group B: LVBP Official Site

Herrera may add players who participated with other teams in the Latin American Series: Licey Official Site

Raul Valdes (former St. Louis-Azucareros/Estrellas) is a candidate to start the first game for Estrellas: Estrellas Official Site

Fernando Tatis (former St. Louis-Estrellas MGR) feels his team is built to win: El Caribe

Wednesday, January 23, 2019

Cardinals Winter League Notebook 1-23-19: Ivan Maldonado Strikes Out Three Over Seven Scoreless Innings For The Win; Evan MacLane Strikes Out Four Over Two Hitless/Scoreless innings; Vicente Campos Strikes Out One Over One Hitless/Scoreless Inning

Mexican Pacific League Championship:

Yefri Perez (former MiLB signing-Obregon) entered late in the game as a pinch hitter and batted ninth.  0-for-1 at the plate.
Maikel Cleto (former St. Louis-Obregon) entered in the eighth and pitched one inning.  He allowed no hits or runs.  (p-s:15-10)(g/f:2-1)

Jalisco beat Obregon 6-4
LMP Official Site Post Game

No Game Scheduled For Wednesday


Venezuelan League Championship:

Wilfredo Tovar (former Memphis-Caracas) started at shortstop and batted ninth.  1-for-3 at the plate.

Ildemaro Vargas (former Springfield-Lara) started at second base and batted leadoff.  1-for-4 with one walk, one strikeout, and assisted in two double plays.
Rangel Ravelo (Memphis-Lara) started at first base and batted fourth.  2-for-4 with one double, one run, one intentional walk, and assisted in three double plays.
Vicente Campos (former MiLB signing-Lara) entered in the eighth and pitched one inning.  He allowed no hits or runs, and struck one out.  (p-s:13-8)(g/f:1-1)

Lara beat Caracas 7-1
LVBP Official Site Post Game

Wednesday's Game:
Caracas (0-1) visits Lara (1-0) @ 7:00 PM VET


Dominican League Championship:

Evan MacLane (former St. Louis-Estrellas) entered in the sixth and pitched two innings.  He allowed no hits or runs, threw one wild pitch, and struck four out.  (g/f:2-2)
Fernando Tatis (former St. Louis-Estrellas MGR) was ejected in the fifth inning.

Estrellas beat Azucareros 3-0
LIDOM Official Site Post Game

Wednesday's Game:
Estrellas (4-1) visits Azucareros (1-4) @ 7:30 PM AST


Puerto Rican League Championship:

Jonathan Rodriguez (former Memphis-Santurce) started at first base and batted fourth.  0-for-4 with three strikeouts and assisted in two double plays.
Ivan Maldonado (former MiLB tryout-Santurce) started and pitched seven innings.  He allowed four hits, no runs, one walk, struck three out, and assisted in one double play for the winning decision (1-0).  (g/f:9-4)

Yariel Gonzalez (Peoria-Mayaguez) started at first base and batted fourth.  0-for-3 at the plate.
Randy Ruiz (former MiLB signing-Mayaguez) started as designated hitter and batted fifth.  0-for-3 with one strikeout.
Tyler Herron (former Springfield-Mayaguez) entered in the seventh and pitched one inning.  He allowed one hit and no runs.  (g/f:1-2)

Santurce beat Mayaguez 4-0
LBPRC Official Site Post Game

Wednesday's Game:
Mayaguez (0-1) visits Santurce (1-0) @ 7:10 PM AST


Pan American Games Qualifier (January 29, 2019):

Notes:
Jose Calero (former GCL) and Dewin Perez (former Peoria) have been named to the Colombian roster and Neder Horta (former St. Louis scout) as a coach: El Universal

Monday, January 21, 2019

Cardinals Winter League Notebook 1-21-19: Yeison Medina Has A 0.00 ERA, 0.80 WHIP, & Two Holds In Eight LIDOM Postseason Games; Jonathan Rodriguez Has A Slash Line Of .538/.600/1.077 In LBPRC Postseason; Vicente Campos Has A 0.00 ERA, 0.88 WHIP, & One Hold In Seven LVBP Postseason Games

Mexican Pacific League Semifinals:

Stats:
Rainel Rosario (former Springfield-Culiacan) has played in five games going 5-for-18 (.278) with one double, one triple, two RBIs, eight total bases, three walks, one stolen base, three strikeouts, one cauvght stealing, .409 OBP, .444 SLG, and .854 OPS.
Iker Franco (former Springfield-Obregon) has played in four games going 1-cfor-4 (.250) with one double, two total bases, one walk, one strikeout, .400 OBP, .500 SLG, and .900 OPS.
Irving Lopez (Palm Beach-Hermosillo) has played in four games going 2-for-9 (.222) with one home run, one RBI, five total bases, two runs, two strikeouts, .222 OBP, .556 SLG, and .778 OPS.
Yefri Perez (former MiLB signing-Obregon) has played in seven games going 3-for-21 (.143) with one double, one RBI, four total bases, one run, one walk, nine strikeouts, .182 OBP, .190 SLG, and .372 OPS.

Arturo Reyes (Memphis-Hermosillo) has made two relief appearances posting a 0-0 record, 1.93 ERA, and 0.86 WHIP.  He's allowed four hits, one earned run, one home run, and struck two out over 4.2 innings.
Maikel Cleto (former St. Louis-Obregon) has made nine relief appearances posting a 2-0 record, 2.92 ERA, 1.14 WHIP, and four saves.  He's allowed eight hits, four earned runs, three home runs, six walks, and struck 16 out over 12.1 innings.
Hector Villalobos (State College-Mochis) has made four relief appearances posting a 0-0 record., 9.00 ERA, and 1.00 WHIP.  He's allowed one hit, two earned runs, one walk, and struck one out over two innings.

Monday's Championship Game:
Obregon (0-0) visits Jalisco (0-0) @ 8:15 PM CT


Venezuelan League Semifinals:

Stats:
Rangel Ravelo (Memphis-Lara) has played in 11 games going 15-for-43 (.349) with two doubles, two home runs, nine RBIs, 23 total bases, five runs, five walks, six strikeouts, .420 OBP, .535 SLG, and .955 OPS.
Ildemaro Vargas (former Springfield-Lara) has played in 11 games going 12-for-41 (.293) with five doubles, six RBIs, 17 total bases, eight runs, eight walks, one stolen base, six strikeouts, two caught stealing, .400 OBP, .415 SLG, and .815 OPS.
Cesar Valera (former Palm Beach-Caribes) has played in six games going 4-for-18 (.222) with three RBIs, four total bases, four strikeouts, .211 OBP, .222 SLG, and .433 OPS.
Ronny Cedeno (former St. Louis signing-Magallanes) has played in 13 games going 11-for-50 (.220) with two doubles, one home run, six RBIs, 16 total bases, seven runs, two walks, seven strikeouts, .264 OBP, .320 SLG, and .584 OPS.
Wilfredo Tovar (former Memphis-Caracas) has played in 11 games going 9-for-41 (.220) with nine total bases, three runs, three walks, eight strikeouts, .273 OBP, .220 SLG, and .492 OPS.
Rafael Ortega (former Memphis-Caribes) has played in 11 games going 8-for-43 (.186) with two doubles, one home run, four RBIs, 13 total bases, eight runs, two walks, four strikeouts, .208 OBP, .302 SLG, and .511 OPS.
Rayder Ascanio (Peoria-Magallanes) has played in six games going 1-for-10 (.100) with one RBI, one total base, one run, one walk, four strikeouts, .182 OBP, .100 SLG, and .282 OPS.
Jose Godoy (Palm Beach-Caribes) has played in one game going 0-for-1 (.000) with one strikeout.

Vicente Campos (former MiLB signing-Lara) has made seven relief appearances posting a 1-0 record, 0.00 ERA, 0.88 WHIP, and one hold.  He's allowed five hits, no runs, two walks, and struck five out over eight innings.
Pedro Rodriguez (former MiLB signing-Magallanes) has made six relief appearances posting a 0-0 record, 0.00 ERA, 0.43 WHIP, and three saves.  He's allowed two hits, no runs, one walk, hit one batter, and struck four out over seven innings.
Williams Perez (MiLB signing-Lara) has made four starts posting a 2-0 record, 1.61 ERA, and 1.03 WHIP.  He's allowed 16 hits, four earned runs, one home run, seven walks, and struck 13 out over 22.1 innings.
Miguel Socolovich (former St. Louis-Caracas) has made eight relief appearances posting a 2-0 record, 4.00 ERA, 1.44 WHIP, one hold, and three saves.  He's allowed eight hits, six runs (four earned), two home runs, five walks, and struck seven out over nine innings.

Championship Begins On Tuesday


Dominican League Championship:

Stats:
Audry Perez (former St. Louyis-Estrellas) has played in ten games going 5-for-27 (.185) with two doubles, two RBIs, seven total bases, one run, five strikeouts, .185 OBP, .259 SLG, and .444 OPS.

Yeison Medina (Palm Beach-Estrellas) has made eigth relief appearances posting a 0-0 record, 0.00 ERA, 0.80 WHIP, and two holds.  He's allowed three hits, no runs, one walk, and struck one out over five innings.
Evan MacLane (former St. Louyis-Estrellas) has made six appearances (two starts) posting a 1-1 record, 1.86 ERA, and 0.93 WHIP.  He's allowed 16 hits, seven runs (four earned), one home run, two walks, hit one batter, and struck ten out over 19.1 innings.

Notes:
Robelys Reyes (former Springfield-Escogido) is on the roster for the Dominican team playing the the Pan American qualifier and Felix Jose (former St. Louis) is a coach: Listin Diario

Monday's Games:
Estrellas (2-1) visits Azucareros (1-2) @ 5:00 PM AST


Colombian League Championship:

Geddy Guerra (former VSL-Barranquilla) entered in the eighth and pitched one inning.  He allowed two hits, one earned run, and one home run.  (p-s:10-6)(g/f:2-0)

Jose Calero (former GCL-Sincelejo) started and pitched 4.2 innings.  He allowed eight hits, seven earned runs, two home runs, one walk, and struck three out for the losing decision (0-1).  (p-s:82-56)(g/f:9-3)

Barranquilla beat Sincelejo 13-4
El Universal Post Game
Barranquilla wins the series 4-1 and will play in the Latin American Series


Australian Baseball League:

Final Regular Season Stats:
Mikey Reynolds (former Springfield-Adelaide) played in 28 games going 37-for-101 (.366) with ten doubles, two home runs, 15 RBIs, 53 total bases, 22 runs, 11 walks, ten stolen bases, ten strikeouts, four caught stealing, .440 OBP, .525 SLG, and .964 OPS.
Pete Kozma (former St. Louis-Perth) played in 39 games going 46-for-158 (.291) with eivght doubles, two triples, four home runs, 18 RBIs, 70 total bases, 34 runs, 22 walks, three stolen bases, 25 strikeouts, two caught stealing, .385 OBP, .443 SLG, and .828 OPS.

Kurt Heyer (former Memphis-Adelaide) made ten starts posting a 4-5 record, 3.40 ERA, and 1.35 WHIP.  He allowed 67 hits, 27 runs (21 earned), nine home runs, eight walks, hit one batter, and struck 39 out over 55.2 innings.
Ross Vance (former Springfield-Auckland) made one relief appearance posting a 0-0 record, 54.00 ERA, and 12.00 WHIP.  He allowed one hit, two earned runs, and three walks over 0.1 innings.


Puerto Rican League Round Robin:

Stats:
Jonathan Rodriguez (former Memphis-Santurce) has played in four games going 7-for-13 (.538) with one double, two home runs, six RBIs, 14 total bases, three runs, two walks, three strikeouts, .600 OBP, 1.077 SLG, and 1.677 OPS.
Randy Ruiz (former MiLB signing-Mayaguez) has played in five games going 5-for-11 (.455) with one double, one home run, one RBI, nine total bases, one run, three walks, three strikeouts, .571 OBP, .818 SLG, and 1.390 OPS.
Yariel Gonzalez (Peoria-Mayaguez) has played in 11 games going 12-for-47 (.255) with two doubles, nine RBIs, 14 total bases, three runs, four strikeouts, .271 OBP, .298 SLG, and .569 OPS.
Anthony Garcia (former Memphis-Carolina) has played in 11 games going 7-for-41 (.171) with two doubles, four RBIs, nine total bases, three walks, one stolen base, one strikeout, one caught stealing, .222 OBP, .220 SLG, and .442 OPS.

Ivan Maldonado (former MiLB tryout-Santurce) has made two starts posting a 1-1 record, 0.69 ERA, and 0.85 WHIP.  He's allowed seven hits, one earned run, four walks, and struck five out over 13 innings.
Tyler Herron (former Springfield-Mayaguez) has made seven relief appearances posting a 2-0 record, 0.90 ERA, and 0.60 WHIP.  He's allowed four hits, one earned run, two walks, hit one batter, and struck five out over ten innings.
Hector Hernandez (former Palm Beach-Santurce) has made two relief appearances posting a 1-0 record, 4.91 ERA, and 1.09 WHIP.  He's allowed three hits, two earned runs, two home runs, one walk, and struck one out over 3.2 innings.

Championship Begins On Tuesday

Saturday, January 19, 2019

Cardinals Winter League Notebook 1-19-19: Tyler Herron Strikes Out Two & Holds One Inherited Runner On Base Over Two & A Third Scoreless Innings For The Win; Maikel Cleto Strikes Out One & Holds One Inherited Runner On Base Over One & Two-Thirds Scoreless Innings For The Save; Randy Ruiz Singles & Hits A Solo Home Run

Tyler Herron - Indios de Mayaguez


Mexican Pacific League Semifinals:

Maikel Cleto (former St. Louis-Obregon) entered in the eighth and pitched 1.2 innings.  He allowed one hit, no runs, two walks, and struck one out for the save (2).  (p-s:33-18)(g/f:0-4)(ir-s:1-0)

Obregon beat Mochis 4-3
LMP Official Site Post Game

Saturday's Game:
Obregon (3-3) visits Mochis (3-3) @ 6:00 PM MT


Venezuelan League Semifinals:

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


Dominican League Championship:

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


Veracruz League Championship:

Saturday's Game:
Xalapa (3-2) visits Acayucan (2-3) @ 1:00 PM


Colombian League Championship:

Dewin Perez (former Peoria-Barranquilla) entered in the eighth and pitched to two batters.  He allowed one hit and no runs for the hold (2).  (p-s:9-6)(g/f:0-1)

Jose Calero (former GCL-Sincelejo) entered in the eighth and pitched one inning.  He allowed one hit and no runs.  (p-s:19-11)(g/f:1-0)

Barranquilla beat Sincelejo 3-1
LCBP Official Site Post Game

Saturday's Game:
Barranquilla (2-1) visits Sincelejo (1-2) @ 5:00 PM


Australian Baseball League:

Pete Kozma (former St. Louis-Perth) started at shortstop and batted third.  1-for-5 with one strikeout.

Perth beat Canberra 7-1

Sunday's Games:
Perth (24-15) visits Canberra (22-17) @ 11:00 AM AET
Brisbane (24-15) visits Geelong-Korea (7-32) @ 1:00 PM AET


Puerto Rican League Round Robin:

Anthony Garcia (former Memphis-Carolina) started in left field and batted fifth.  1-for-4 with one double, one RBI, and grounded into one double play.

Yariel Gonzalez (Peoria-Mayaguez) started at first base and batted fourth.  1-for-5 with one RBI, one run, one strikeout, one fielding error, and assistewd in two double plays.
Randy Ruiz (former MiLB signing-Mayaguez) started as designated hitter and batted sixth.  2-for-4 with one home run, one RBI, one run, and one strikeout.
Tyler Herron (former Springfield-Mayaguez) entered in the sixth and pitched 2.1 innings.  He allowed no hits or runs, one walk, and struck two out for the winning decision (2-0).  (g/f:2-0)(ir-s:1-0)

Mayaguez beat Carolina 8-3
LBPRC Official Site Post Game

Saturday's Game:
Santurce (5-5) visits Mayaguez (8-3) @ 7:10 PM AST


Nicaraguan League:

Notes:
Ronald Medrano (former GCL-Leon) and Edgard Montiel (former DSL-Chinandega) were named to the Leon roster for the Latin American Series: La Prensa