Showing posts with label Juan Gonzalez. Show all posts
Showing posts with label Juan Gonzalez. Show all posts

Friday, February 7, 2020

Cardinals Winter League Notebook 2-7-2020: St. Louis Claimed Ricardo Sanchez Off Waivers; Mikey Reynolds & Shane Robinson Each Collect Three Singles & One RBI; Pedro Rodriguez Pitched One Scoreless Inning For The Save

Australian Baseball League Championship:

Mikey Reynolds (former Springfield-Adelaide) started at shortstop and batted second.  3-for-5 with one two-out RBI, one run, one stolen base, one strikeout, and assisted in one double play.
Jeremy Hazelbaker (former St. Louis-Adelaide) started in right field and batted third.  0-for-3 with one walk and two strikeouts.

Shane Robinson (former St. Louis-Melbourne) started in centerfield and batted second.  3-for-5 with one two-out RBI, one strikeout, and one caught stealing.

Melbourne beat Adelaide 4-3

Saturday's Game:
Melbourne (1-0) visits Adelaide (0-1)


Nicaraguan League:

Friday's Games (@6:00 PM):
Jinotega (1-2) visits Madriz (0-3)
Esteli (3-0) visits Boer (3-0)
Matagalpa (0-3) visits Nueva Segovia (2-1)
Dantos (3-0) visits Zelaya Central (2-1)
Boaco (0-3) visits Chontales (0-3)
Rio San Juan (1-2) visits Costa Caribe (3-0)
Chinandega (2-1) visits Rivas (1-2)
Carazo (2-1) visits Masaya (2-1)
Granada (1-2) visits Leon (1-2)


Caribbean Series:

Pedro Rodriguez (former MiLB signing-Lara) entered in the ninth and pitched one inning.  He allowed one hit and no runs for the save (2).  (p-s:11-6)(g/f:2-0)

Lara beat Culiacan 1-0
MLB Official Site Post Game

Notes:
Puebla (LMB) released Juan Pena (former Tennessee): MiLB Official Site

St. Louis claimed Ricardo Sanchez (Magallanes) off waivers from Seattle, pitched for the LVBP's Magallanes during 2018-19 season.  Magallanes had the best regular season record but was eliminated in semifinals that season: El Emergente

Lino Rivera (former Arkansas-Azucareros MGR) says his team is ready for Lara: Listin Diario

Lino Rivera (former Arkansas-Azucareros MGR) was named manager of the Caribbean Series All-Star team: Listin Diario

LBPN published letter on Caribbean Series not allowing them in: Primera Hora

Questions are being asked whether Cartagena will participate in the 2020-21 LPBC season: El Universal

LPBC will look to improve their talent next season in order to compete in the Caribbean Series: El Universal

Friday's Championship Game:
Lara (5-1) visits Azucareros (5-1) @ 7:00 PM


World Baseball Classic (March 22, 2020):

Notes:
Luis Mateo (former Memphis), Ivan Maldonado (former MiLB tryout), and Juan Caballero (former Johnson City) were invited to camp for the Puerto Rican team, managed by Juan Gonzalez (former MiLB signing): Primera Hora

Sunday, February 2, 2020

Cardinals Winter League Notebook 2-2-2020: Carlos Baerga & Juan Gonzalez Honored Along With Puerto Rican Dream Team; Harold Arauz Strikes Out One & Allows One Run Over Four & Two-Thirds Innings; Jeremy Hazelbaker Triples & Drives In One Run

Australian Baseball League Semifinals:

Mikey Reynolds (former Springfield-Adelaide) started at shortstop and batted second.  0-for-3 with one run, one sacrifice, and assisted in one double play.
Jeremy Hazelbaker (former St. Louis-Adelaide) started in right field and batted third.  1-for-4 with one triple and one RBI.

Adelaide beat Canberra 6-3
Adelaide wins the series two games to one

Championship begins on Friday


Nicaraguan League:

Edgard Montiel (former DSL-Boer) 1-for-2 at the plate.

Boer beat Matagalpa 3-2

Ronald Medrano (former GCL-Dantos) started and pitched five innings.  He allowed seven hits, three runs, one walk, and struck nine out for the winning decision (1-0).

Dantos beat Chontales 9-7

Sunday's Games (@ 10:00 AM):
Jinotega (1-1) visits Nueva Segovia (1-1)
Matagalpa (0-2) visits Boer (2-0)
Esteli (2-0) visits Madriz (0-2)
Rio San Juan (1-1) visits Zelaya Central (1-1)
Boaco (0-2) visits Cosat Caribe (2-0)
Chinandega (1-1) visits Leon (1-1)
Granada (1-1) visits Masaya (1-1)
Carazo (2-0) visits Rivas (0-2)
Dantos (2-0) visits Chontales (0-2) @ 11:00 AM


Caribbean Series:

Jose Almarante (former Memphis-Colombia) entered in the eighth and pitched one inning.  He allowed no hits or runs, one walk, and struck one out.  (p-s:12-7)(g/f:1-1)

Lara beat Monteria 6-4
MLB Official Site Post Game

Harold Arauz (former Memphis-Chiriqui) started and pitched 4.2 innings.  He allowed six hits, one earned run, three walks, threw one wild pitch, and struck one out.  (p-s:87-52)(g/f:7-2)

Santurce beat Chiriqui 4-3 in 10 innings
MLB Official Site Post Game

Notes:
Before the Santurce and Chiriqui game, the 1995 Puerto Rican Dream Team was honored, which included Carlos Baerga (former MiLB signing) and Juan Gonzalez (former MiLB signing): MLB Official Site and El Nueva Dia

Lino Rivera (former Arkansas-Azucareros MGR) commented on the firing of Alex Cora (former MiLB signing): Listin Diario

Lino Rivera (former Arkansas-Azucareros MGR) was greeted by the Puerto Rican fans: Primera Hora

New rules were introduced in the series that are currently being used in the MLB with intentional walk, limits on visits to mound, and runner on second base in extras: Primera Hora

Pedro Echemendia (former Memphis-Monteria) will get the start on Sunday: Pelota Cubana Blog

Sunday's Games:
Monteria (0-1) visits Chiriqui (0-1) @ 9:00 AM
Santurce (1-0) visits Culiacan (0-1) @ 2:30 PM
Lara (1-0) visits Azucareros (1-0) @ 8:00 PM

Friday, January 3, 2020

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

Cuban League:

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


Korean Baseball Organization:

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


Mexican Pacific League Playoffs:

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

Jalisco beat Mochis 5-2
LMP Official Site Post Game

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

Obregon beat Monterrey 8-1
LMP Official Site Post Game

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

Hermosillo beat Mazatlan 9-0
LMP Official Site Post Game

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

Culiacan beat Mexicali 6-3
LMP Official Site Post Game

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


Dominican League Round Robin:

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

Licey beat Escogido 10-4
LIDOM Official Site Post Game

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

Azucareros beat Cibaenas 4-0
LIDOM Official Site Post Game

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

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


Colombian League Playoffs:

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


Venezuelan League Playoffs:

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


Puerto Rican League Playoffs:

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

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

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


Nicaraguan League Round Robin:

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


Panama League Playoffs:

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


Australian Baseball League:

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

Sydney beat Melbourne 6-3

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

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

Perth beat Brisbane 9-3

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

Wednesday, December 25, 2019

Cardinals Winter League Notebook 12-25-19: Vicente Campos Has Allowed Only One Run Over 26.1 Innings On LVBP; Luis Bandes Hitting .384 In LVBP; Edgard Montiel Hitting .387 In LBPN

Nippon Professional Baseball:

Notes:
Ayumu Ishikawa (Lotte) has asked to be posted after 2020 season: NPB On Reddit Twitter

Yuki Yanagita (Softbank) signed seven-year contract: NPB On Reddit Twitter


Mexican Pacific League:

Wednesday's Games:
Mexicali (29-31) visits Monterrey (24-26) @ 5:00 PM CT
Guasave (24-36) visits Jalisco (36-25) @ 5:15 PM CT
Culiacan (33-27) visits Obregon (41-19) @ 6:10 PM CT
Mazatlan (28-33) visits Navojoa (22-38) @ 7:00 PM MT
Hermosillo (34-25) visits Mochis (30-31) @ 7:30 PM MT


Venezuelan League:

Stats:
Luis Bandes (former Johnson City-La Guaira) has played in 26 games going 28-for-73 (.384) with six doubles, two home runs, 14 RBIs, 40 total bases, 14 runs, six walks, 15 strikeouts, .438 OBP, .548 SLG, and .985 OPS.
Cesar Valera (former Palm Beach-Caribes) has played in 39 games going 48-for-139 (.345) with six doubles, three triples, two home runs, 20 RBIs, 66 total bases, 32 runs, 13 walks, two stolen bases, 19 strikeouts, four caught stealing, .434 OBP, .475 SLG, and .909 OPS.
Eliezer Alfonzo (former Peoria-Caribes) has played in one game going 1-for-3 (.333) with one total base, one run, one strikeout, .333 OBP, .333 SLG, and .667 OPS.
Wilfredo Tovar (former Memphis-Caracas) has played in 33 games going 39-for-133 (.293) with eight doubles, one triple, two home runs, 20 RBIs, 55 total bases, 15 runs, seven walks, three stolen bases, 11 strikeouts, one caught stealing, .331 OBP, .414 SLG, and .745 OPS.
Gabriel Lino (former Memphis-Caribes) has played in 26 games going 22-for-83 (.265) with three doubles, two home runs, 18 RBIs, 31 total bases, 12 runs, eight walks, 15 strikeouts, .323 OBP, .373 SLG, and .696 OPS.
Ronny Cedeno (former MLB signing-Magallanes) has played in 36 games going 27-for-125 (.216) with six doubles, two home runs, 14 RBIs, 39 total bases, 12 runs, 12 walks, one stolen base, 35 strikeouts, .288 OBP, .312 SLG, and .600 OPS.
Jose Garcia (former Memphis-Caracas) has played in 29 games going 8-for-38 (.211) with four doubles, two RBIs, 12 total bases, nine runs, four walks, one stolen base, eight strikeouts, one caught stealing, .302 OBP, .316 SLG, and .618 OPS.
Wilfred Vivas (former GCL-Magallanes) has played in 21 games going 1-for-7 (.143) with one RBI, one total base, one run, one walk, one stolen baee, three strikeouts, one caught stealing, .250 OBP, .143 SLG, and .393 OPS.

Vicente Campos (former MiLB signing-Lara) has made 24 relief appearances posting a 2-0 record, 0.34 ERA, 0.87 WHIP, ten holds, and one save.  He's allowed 19 hits, one earned run, four walks, hit one batter, and struck nine out over 26.1 innings.
Juan Gonzalez (former Memphis-Caribes) has made seven relief appearances posting a 1-0 record, 1.17 ERA, and 1.17 WHIP.  He's allowed seven hits, one earned run, one home run, two walks, hit one batter, and struck six out over 7.2 innings.
Kristhiam Linares (former Springfield-La Guaira) has made 16 relief appearances posting a 1-0 record, 1.29 ERA, 0.71 WHIP, and seven holds.  He's allowed four hits, one earned run, one home run, one walk, and struck three out over seven innings.
Miguel Socolovich (former St. Louis-Caracas) has made 14 relief appearances posting a 4-0 record, 1.84 ERA, 1.02 WHIP, and five saves.  He's allowed ten hits, three earned runs, five walks, and struck 12 out over 14.2 innings.
Nestor Molina (former MiLB signing-Lara) has made ten starts posting a 6-0 record, 2.55 ERA, and 1.11 WHIP.  He's allowed 46 hits, 16 runs (15 earned), one home run, 13 walks, hit three batters, and struck 32 out over 53 innings.
Jorge Rondon (former St. Louis-Magallanes) has made 27 relief appearances posting a 2-1 record, 2.73 ERA, 1.44 WHIP, and ten holds.  He's allowed 26 hits, eight rearned runs, one home run, 12 walks, hit two batters, and struck 17 out over 26.1 innings.
Elniery Garcia (former Memphis-Caracas) has made three appearances (two starts) posting a 2-1 record, 3.75 ERA, and 1.92 WHIP.  He's allowed 16 hits, six runs (five earned), one home run, seven walks, and struck 11 out over 12 innings.
Kender Villegas (former Palm Beach-Margarita) has made 14 appearances (three starts) posting a 0-3 record, 4.07 ERA, 1.56 WHIP, three holds, and one save.  He's allowed 29 hits, 18 runs (11 earned), nine walks, hit four batters, and struck 14 out over 24.1 innings.
Pedro Rodriguez (former MiLB signing-Lara) has made 20 relief appearances posting a 0-3 record, 5.79 ERA, 1.34 WHIP, and eight saves.  He's allowed 16 hits, 13 runs (12 earned), one home run, nine walks, hit one batter, and struck 12 out over 18.2 innings.
Williams Perez (Springfield free agent-Lara) has made four starts posting a 1-2 record, 8.40 ERA, and 2.07 WHIP.  He's allowed 23 hits, 14 earned runs, one home run, eight walks, hit one batter, and struck 16 out over 15 innings.

No Games Scheduled For Wednesday


Puerto Rican League:

Stats:
Anthony Garcia (former Memphis-Carolina) has played in 22 games going 19-for-66 (.288) with one double, three home runs, eight RBIs, 29 total bases, nine runs, 20 walks, one stolen base, 15 strikeouts, two caught stealing, .453 OBP, .439 SLG, and .893 OPS.
Jonathan Rodriguez (former Memphis-Manati) has played in five games going 3-for-12 (.250) with one double, four total bases, one walk, four strikeouts, one caught stealing, .308 OBP, .333 SLG, and .641 OPS.
Yariel Gonzalez (Springfield-Mayaguez) has played in 19 games going 8-for-60 (.133) with one double, four RBIs, nine total bases, one run, four walks, 16 strikeouts, .185 OBP, .150 SLG, and .335 OPS.

Hector Hernandez (former Palm Beach-Santurce) has made seven appearances (six starts) posting a 1-1 record, 2.56 ERA, and 1.26 WHIP.  He's allowed 27 hits, ten runs (nine earned), one home run, 13 walks, hit two batters, and struck 25 out over 31.2 innings.
Ivan Maldonado (former MiLB tryout-Caguas) has made six starts posting a 0-3 record, 3.04 ERA, and 1.20 WHIP.  He's allowed 25 hits, ten runs (nine earned), four home runs, seven walks, hit two batters, and struck 11 out over 26.2 innings.
Ronnie Williams (Springfield-Caguas) has made three relief appearances posting a 0-0 record, 5.40 ERA, and 3.00 WHIP.  He's allowed four hits, one earned run, one walk, and struck two out over 1.2 innings.
Tyler Herron (former Springfield-Caguas) has made eight relief appearances posting a 0-0 record, 6.23 ERA, 1.27 WHIP, and two holds.  He's allowed seven hits, six earned runs, one home run, four walks, and sturck six out over 8.2 innings.
Pedro Echemendia (former Memphis-Caguas) has made two appearances (one start) posting a 0-0 record, 9.45 ERA, and 2.40 WHIP.  He's allowed ten hits, seven earned runs, two home runs, six walks, and struck two out over 6.2 innings.

No Games Scheduled For Wednesday


Nicaraguan League:

Stats:
Edgard Montiel (former DSL-Chinandega) has played in 29 games going 36-for-93 (.387) with five doubles, seven home runs, 25 RBIs, 62 total bases, 28 runs, 26 walks, eight hit by pitches, 13 strikeouts, two caught stealing, .547 OBP, .667 SLG, and 1.214 OPS.

Isaac Silva (former Johnson City-Leon) has made seven starts posting a 3-1 record, 2.59 ERA, and 1.72 WHIP.  He's allowed 29 hits, 12 runs (nine earned), one home run, 25 walks (one intentional), hit two batters, thrown seven wild pitches, and struck 29 out over 31.1 innings.
Ronald Medrano (former GCL-Leon) has made eight appearances (five starts) posting a 2-2 record, 4.33 ERA, and 1.59 WHIP.  He's allowed 23 hits, 18 runs (13 earned), 20 walks, hit two batters, thrown six wild pitches, and struck 18 out over 27 innings.

No Games Scheduled For Wednesday


Panama League:

Stats:
J.R. Davis (former Peoria-Metro) has played in 19 games going 21-for-70 (.300) with five doubles, one triple, ten RBIs, ten runs, eight strikeouts, .386 OBP, .400 SLG, and .786 OPS.
Allen Cordoba (former Johnson City-Herrera) has played in 19 games going 17-for-71 (.239) with three doubles, one triple, two home runs, seven RBIs, ten runs, seven strikeouts, .341 OBP, .394 SLG, and .736 OPS.
Jonathan Rivera (former Johnson City-Metro) has played in 18 games going 13-for-62 (.210) with two doubles, one triple, five RBIs, four runs, 15 strikeouts, .210 OBP, .274 SLG, and .484 OPS.

Enrique Saldana (Rule 5 selection-Metro) has made ten relief appearances posting a 1.64 ERA.  He's allowed 12 hits, five runs (two earned), one walk, and struck five out over 11 innings.
Haraold Arauz (former Memphis-Chiriqui Astronauts) has made four starts posting a 2.52 ERA.  He's allowed 15 hits, nine runs (seven earned), two walks, and struck 15 out over 25 innings.
Wildredo Pereira (Peoria-Chiriqui Astronauts) has made four relief apperances posting a 3.27 ERA.  He's allowed ten hits, four earned runs, one home run, one walk, and struck eight out over 11 innings.

No Games Scheduled For Wednesday

Monday, November 11, 2019

Cardinals Winter League Notebook 11-11-19: Nestor Molina Strikes Out Five Over Six Scoreless Innings For The Win; Arturo Reyes Strikes Out Three Over Five Scoreless Innings For The Win; Amaury Cazana Hits A Grand Slam

Mexican Pacific League:

Niko Vasquez (former Springfield-Monterrey) started at shortstop and batted sixth.  0-for-3 with one walk, grounded into one double play, and one fielding error.
Chris Ellis (Memphis-Monterrey) entered in the seventh and pitched one inning.  He allowed no hits or runs, and struck one out.  (p-s:13-8)(g/f:1-0)

Monterrey beat Guasave 6-5
LMP Official Site Post Game

Irving Lopez (Springfield-Hermosillo) entered late in the game at second base and batted fifth.  1-for-1 with one double.

Hermosillo beat Navojoa 4-3
LMP Official Site Post Game

Alexis Wilson (Peoria-Culiacan) started at catcher and batted seventh.  1-for-4 with two runs, one walk, one passed ball, and threw out one base runner.

Culiacan beat Mochis 12-11
LMP Official Site Post Game

Xavier Scruggs (former St. Louis-Mexicali) started at first base and batted fourth.  1-for-3 with one walk and one caught stealing.
Justin Williams (Memphis-Mexicali) started in left field and batted fifth.  1-for-4 with two strikeouts.
Maikel Cleto (former St. Louis-Mexicali) entered in the seventh and pitched 1.1 innings.  He allowed no hits or runs, and struck one out for the hold (1).  (p-s:13-8)(g/f:2-1)(ir-s:2-0)

Mexicali beat Mazatlan 2-0
LMP Official Site Post Game

No Games Scheduled For Monday


Dominican League:

Yeison Medina (former Springfield-Estrellas) entered in the fourth and pitched to three batters.  He allowed no hits or runs, one walk, and struck two out.

Raul Valdes (former St. Louis-Azucareros) started and pitched 6.1 innings.  He allowed eight hits, three earned runs, one walk, and struck one out.  (g/f:7-6)

Estrellas beat Azucareros 6-5
LIDOM Official Site Post Game

Edmundo Sosa (St. Louis-Cibaenas) started at shortstop and batted leadoff.  2-for-4 with one double, one RBI, one run, one sac fly, and one strikeout.
Francisco Pena (former St. Louis-Cibaenas) entered late in the game at catcher.
John Nogowski (Memphis-Cibaenas) started as designated hitter and batted third.  0-for-4 with one RBI and one sac fly.
Yefri Perez (former MiLB signing-Cibaenas) entered late in the game in left field, scored one run, and stole one base.

Cibaenas beat Cibao 6-4
LIDOM Official Site Post Game

No Games Scheduled For Monday


Meridana League:

Notes:
Amaury Cazana (former Memphis-UADY) is currently playing for UADY and has already hit a grand slam: Meridana Official Twitter and Meridana Official Twitter


Premier 12:

Efren Navarro (former Memphis-Mexico) started at first base and batted sixth.  0-for-3 with one strikeout.
Arturo Reyes (former Memphis-Mexico) started and pitched five innings.  He allowed two hits, no runs, two walks, and struck three out for the winning decision.  (p-s:61-36)
Jesus Cruz (Memphis-Mexico) entered in the sixth and pitched one inning.  He allowed no hits or runs, and struck two out.  (p-s:17-11)

Mexico beat Chinese Taipei 2-0
WBSC Official Site Post Game

Tuesday's Games:
Australia (0-2) visits Mexico (2-0) @ 12:00 PM
Chinese Taipei (0-2) visits South Korea (2-0) @ 7:00 PM
USA (0-2) visits Japan (2-0) @ 7:00 PM


Venezuelan League:

Johny Celis (former MiLB tryout-Margarita) started at first base and batted eighth.  1-for-5 with one double, one RBI, two runs, one strikeout, grounded into one double play, and assisted in one double play.

Luis Bandes (former Johnson City-La Guaira) entered late in the game at first base and batted third.  1-for-1 with one run and one walk.

Margarita beat La Guaira 13-3
LVBP Official Site Post Game

Nestor Molina (former MiLB signing-Lara) started and pitched six innings.  He allowed four hits, no runs, one walk, hit two batters, and struck five out for the winning decision (2-0).  (p-s:97-65)(g/f:5-3)
Vicente Campos (former MiLB signing-Lara) entered in the eighth and pitcheed to two batters.  He allowed one hit and no runs for the hold (2).  (p-s:5-3)(g/f:0-1)(ir-s:2-2)
Pedro Rodriguez (former MiLB signing-Lara) entered in the eighth and pitched 1.1 innings.  He allowed one hit and no runs for the save (2).  (p-s:12-7)(g/f:2-0)

Harold Arauz (former Memphis-Aragua) started and pitcheed 5.1 innings.  He allowed three hits, two runs (one earned), threw one wild pitch, and struck one out for the losing decision (0-1).  (p-s:61-42)(g/f:7-2)

Lara beat Aragua 3-2
LVBP Official Site Post Game

Hector Garcia (former Johnson City-Magallanes) started at third base and batted second.  2-for-5 with one RBI, one run, one walk, and one strikeout.
Ronny Cedeno (former MLB signing-Magallanes) started at second base and batted third.  0-for-5 with one sacrifice and two strikeouts.
Wilfred Vivas (former GCL-Magallanes) entered late in the game at shortstop.
Jorge Rondon (former St. Louis-Magallanes) entered in the sixth and pitched to four batters.  He allowed no hits or runs, one walk, and struck two out for the hold (1).  (p-s:16-9)(g/f:1-0)(ir-s:2-1)

Zulia beat Magallanes 7-6 in 11 innings
LVBP Official Site Post Game

Wilfredo Tovar (former Memphis-Caracas) started at shortstop and batted third.  0-for-3 with one walk and one hit by pitch.
Jose Garcia (former Memphis-Caracas) entered late in the game as designated hitter and batted sixth.  0-for-2 with one run.

Cesar Valera (former Palm Beach-Caribes) started at shortstop and moved to left field, batting second.  2-for-5 with one run, one strikeout, one caught stealing, and assisted in one double play.
Juan Gonzalez (former Memphis-Caribes) entered in the ninth and pitched two innings.  He allowed one hit, no runs, one intentional walk, and struck three out for the winning decision (1-0).  (p-s:30-20)(g/f:4-0)

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

No Games Schedueld For Monday


Colombian League:

Notes:
Leandro Cedeno (Peoria-Barranquilla) scored one run as Monteria beat Barranquilla 10-6: LPBCol Twitter

Ramon Ulacio (former GCL-Barranquilla) pitched a scoreless inning: Barranquilla Official Twitter

Starlin Rodriguez (former Springfield-Sincelejo) doubles and drives in one run as Sincelejo beat Cartagena 2-0: Sincelejo Official Twitter

Friday, November 8, 2019

Cardinals Winter League Notebook 11-8-19: Fernando Tatis Fired As Manager In The LIDOM; SK Re-Signed Jamie Romak; Wilfredo Tovar Singles Twice, Doubles, & Drives In Two Runs

Nippon Professional Baseball:

Notes:
Hiroshima plans to post Ryosuke Kikuchi for the MLB: NPB On Reddit Twitter


Korean Baseball Organization:

Notes:
SK re-signed Jamie Romak (former Memphis) to a one-year/$1.25M deal: Yonhap News Agency


Mexican Pacific League:

Justin Williams (Memphis-Mexicali) started in right field and batted third.  1-for-4 with one RBI, one stolen base, one strikeout, and grounded into one double play.
Xavier Scruggs (former St. Louis-Mexicali) started at first base and batted fourth.  0-for-4 with three strikeouts, one fielding error, and assisted in one double play.

Guasave beat Mexicali 7-2
LMP Official Site Post Game

Carlos Soto (Peoria-Mochis) entered late in the game at first base and batted ninth.  0-for-1 with one strikeout.

Jalisco beat Mochis 3-0
LMP Official Site Post Game

Niko Vasquez (former Springfield-Monterrey) started at shortstop and batted sixth.  1-for-3 with one home run, one two-out RBI, one run, one walk, grounded into one double play, and one caught stealing.

Irving Lopez (Springfield-Hermosillo) started at second base and batted ninth.  2-for-4 with one two-out RBI and assisted in one double play.

Monterrey beat Hermosillo 4-2
LMP Official Site Post Game

Alexis Wilson (Peoria-Culiacan) started at catcher and batted seventh.  2-for-4 with one run and grounded into one double play.

Mazatlan beat Culiacan 3-2
LMP Official Site Post Game

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


Dominican League:

Edmundo Sosa (St. Louis-Cibaenas) started at shortstop and batted leadoff.  1-for-4 at the plate.
John Nogowski (Memphis-Cibaenas) started at first base and batted second.  2-for-5 with two doubles and one RBI.
Yefri Perez (former MiLB signing-Cibaenas) entered late in the game in left field and batted fourth.  0-for-2 with one run and one strikeout.
Rainel Rosario (former Springfield-Cibaenas) started as designated hitter and batted seventh.  0-for-3 with one RBI, one walk, and one strikeout.
Ronnie Williams (Springfield-Cibaenas) entered in the fourth and pitched to three batters.  He allowed two hits, three earned runs, one walk, and threw one wild pitch.  (ir-s:2-2)

Eliezer Alvarez (former Springfield-Escogido) entered late in the game in left field and batted fourth.  1-for-1 with one two-out RBI.
Julio Rodriguez (Springfield-Escogido) started at catcher and batted ninth.  1-for-3 with two runs and one walk.
Audry Perez (former St. Louis-Escogido) entered late in the game at catcher.
Mike Hauschild (former Memphis-Cibaenas) started and pitched five innings.  He allowed four hits, two runs (one earned), one walk, and hit one batter for the winning decision (1-0).  (g/f:7-3)

Escogido beat Cibaenas 11-4
LIDOM Official Site Post Game

Evan MacLane (former St. Louis-Estrellas) started and pitched 3.1 innings.  He allowed four hits, five runs (three earned), one home run, one walk, and struck one out for the losing decision (1-2).  (g/f:5-3)
Yeison Medina (former Sprignfield-Estrellas) entered in the fourth and pitched to one batter.  He allowed no hits or runs, and hit one batter. (ir-s:3-1)

Licey beat Estrellas 10-1
LIDOM Official Site Post Game

Magneuris Sierra (former St. Louis-Azucareros) started in left field and batted ninth.  1-for-4 with two strikeouts.

Azucareros beat Cibao 5-1
LIDOM Official Site Post Game

Notes:
Estrellas fired manager Fernando Tatis (former St. Louis): Listin Diario

Friday's Games:
Estrellas (5-16) visits Licey (10-11) @ 7:15 PM AST
Cibao (10-11) visits Azucareros (13-8) @ 7:30 PM AST
Escogido (15-6) visits Cibaenas (10-11) @ 7:30 PM AST


Premier 12:

Notes:
The Super Round returns on November 11th: WBSC Official Site

Juan Gonzalez (former MiLB signing-Puerto Rico MGR) did not make excuses for how the team played: El Vocero


Venezuelan League:

Kender Villegas (former Palm Beach-Margarita) started and pitched 3.2 innings.  He allowed five hits, one earned run, three walks, and struck four out for the losing decision (0-1).  (p-s:66-40)(g/f:5-0)

Lara beat Margarita 8-0
LVBP Official Site Post Game

Hector Garcia (former Johnson City-Magallanes) entered late in the game as designated hitter and batted second.  1-for-2 with one run and one strikeout.
Ronny Cedeno (former MLB signing-Magallanes) started at second base and batted third.  0-for-2 with one walk, one hit by pitch, one strikeout, and was ejected in the eighth inning.
Wilfred Vivas (former GCL-Magallanes) entered late in the game at second base.
Jorge Rondon (former St. Louis-Magallanes) entered in the eighth and pitched one inning.  He allowed three hits, two earned runs, and threw one wild pitch.  (p-s:18-12)(g/f:1-1)

Jose Garcia (former Memphis-Caracas) entered late in the game in left field and batted leadoff.  1-for-2 with one double, one RBI, two runs, and grounded into one double play.
Wilfredo Tovar (former Memphis-Caracas) started at shortstop and batted second.  3-for-5 with one double, two RBIs, and one run.

Caracas beat Magallanes 8-3
LVBP Official Site Post Game

Luis Bandes (former Johnson City-La Guaira) started as designated hitter and batted eighth.  2-for-4 with two doubles, one run, and two strikeouts.
Kristhiam Linares (former Springfield-La Guaira) entered in the seventh and pitched to one batter.  He allowed no hits or runs, and struck one out for the hold (2).  (p-s:7-4)(ir-s:2-0)

Cesar Valera (former Palm Beach-Caribes) started in centerfield and batted eighth.  1-for-4 with one RBI, one run, one sac fly, and two strikeouts.

La Guaira beat Caribes 13-11
LVBP Official Site Post Game

Friday's Games:
Zulia (2-1) visits La Guaira (2-1) @ 6:00 PM VET
Margarita (1-2) visits Aragua (2-1) @ 6:00 PM VET
Lara (2-1) visits Magallanes (1-2) @ 6:00 PM VET
Caracas (1-2) visits Caribes (1-2) @ 6:00 PM VET

Friday, October 25, 2019

Cardinals Winter League Notebook 10-25-19: Ivan Herrera Singles Twice & Drives In One Run; Hector Villalobos Pitched One & A Third Scoreless Innings & Held Two Inherited Runners On Base; Fernando Salas Pitched One Scoreless Inning

Cuban League:

Notes:
Geiser Cepeda Lima (Sancti Spiritus) was suspended for attempting to defect from Cuba: El Heraldo and Diario de Cuba

Derek Escobar (Sancti Spiritus) signed with Philadelphia for $150K and Kevin Marrero (Sancti Spiritus) with Minnesota for $50K: Pelota Cubana Blog


Arizona Fall League:

Kramer Robertson (Springfield-Glendale) started at second base and batted second.  0-for-4 with two strikeouts, grounded into one double play, and assisted in one double play.
Ivan Herrera (Palm Beach-Glendale) started at catcher and batted sixth.  2-for-4 with one RBI and allowed two stolen bases.

Glendale beat Peoria 2-1

Friday's Games:
Glenadel (13-15) visits Surprise (17-11) @ 12:30 PM MST
Peoria (14-14) visits Salt River (16-11) @ 12:30 PM MST
Scottsdale (12-16) visits Mesa (14-13) @ 12:30 PM MST


Mexican Pacific League:

Xavier Scruggs (former St. Louis-Mexicali) started at first base and batted fourth.  0-for-3 with three strikeouts and assisted in one double play.

Jesus Cruz (Memphis-Jalisco) entered in the seventh and pitched one inning.  He allowed no hits or runs, and struck one out for the hold (2).  (p-s:10-7)(g/f:1-0)

Jalisco beat Mexicali 5-0
LMP Official Site Post Game

Carlos Soto (Peoria-Mochis) started at first base and batted eighth.  1-for-4 with one strikeout and grounded into one double play.
Hector Villalobos (State College-Mochis) entered in the eighth and pitched 1.1 innings.  He allowed one hit, no runs, and hit one batter.  (p-s:16-8)(g/f:1-2)(ir-s:2-0)

Mazatlan beat Mochis 7-1
LMP Official Site Post Game

Iker Franco (former Springfield-Obregon) started at catcher and batted eighth.  0-for-2 at the plate.

Guasave beat Obregon 2-0
LMP Official Site Post Game

Niko Vasquez (former Springfield-Navojoa) started at shortstop and batted eighth.  0-for-3 with one strikeout and one throwing error.

Navojoa beat Monterrey 4-1
LMP Official Site Post Game

Irving Lopez (Springfield-Hermosillo) started at second base and batted leadoff.  1-for-4 with one run and one strikeout.
Fernando Salas (former St. Louis-Hermosillo) entered in the seventh and pitched one inning.  He allowed one hit and no runs.  (p-s:14-8)(g/f:1-1)

Hermosillo beat Culiacan 7-2
LMP Official Site Post Game

Friday's Games:
Jalisco (6-5) visits Monterrey (6-5) @ 7:30 PM CT
Hermosillo (7-3) visits Guasave (4-7) @ 7:30 PM MT
Navojoa (4-6) visits Culiacan (7-4) @ 7:35 PM MT
Obregon (5-6) visits Mazatlan (5-6) @ 8:00 PM MT
Mochis (6-5) visits Mexicali (4-7) @ 7:30 PM PT


Dominican League:

Notes:
Ruben Tejada (former St. Louis-Escogido) will not play for Escogido this winter: Escogido Official Site

Friday's Games:
Cibao (5-5) visits Escogido (9-1) @ 7:15 PM AST
Estrellas (3-7) visits Cibaenas (4-6) @ 7:30 PM AST
Licey (5-5) visits Azucareros (4-6) @ 7:30 PM AST


Venezuelan League (November 5, 2019):

Notes:
Juan Gonzalez (former Memphis-Caribes) reported to Caribes camp: LVBP Official Site

Magallanes traded Pedro Rodriguez (former MiLB signing) to Lara: LVBP Official Site

Anderson Gerdel (former Palm Beach-Margarita) reported to Margarita camp: Margarita Official Site


Colombian League (TBA):

Notes:
The league will field six teams this season from Cartagena, Sincelejo, Monteria, Santa Marta, and two from Barranquilla: Peloteros de Colombia Twitter

Saturday, October 19, 2019

Cardinals Winter League Notebook 10-19-19: John Nogowski Walks & Hits A Three-Run Homer; Yeison Medina Strikes Out One Batter & Holds Three Inherited Runners On Base For The Hold; Iker Franco Singles Twice

Puerto Rican Double-A League:

Notes:
Humacao named Juan Gonzalez (former MiLB signing) their manager for the 2020 season: El Nuevo Dia


Arizona Fall League:

Elehuris Montero (Springfield-Glendale) started as designated hitter and batted fifth.  0-for-4 with two strikeouts.
Ivan Herrera (Palm Beach-Glendale) started at catcher and batted sixth.  0-for-2 with one run, one walk, and one hit by pitch.
Conner Capel (Springfield-Glendale) started in left field and batted seventh.  1-for-4 with one strikeout.
Kramer Robertson (Springfield-Glendale) started at second base and batted eighth.  1-for-3 at the plate.
Seth Elledge (Memphis-Glendale) entered in the eighth and pitched one inning.  He allowed two hits, three earned runs, two walks, and threw two wild pitches for the blown save (1) and losing decision (0-1).  (p-s:27-12)(g/f:0-1)

Surprise beat Glendale 3-1

Saturday's Games:
Peoria (12-11) visits Mesa (10-13) @ 12:30 PM MST
Glendale (9-14) visits Scottsdale (12-11) @ 6:30 PM MST
Salt River (13-10) visits Surprise (16-7) @ 6:30 PM MST


Mexican Pacific League:

Carlos Soto (Peoria-Mochis) started as designated hitter and batted eighth.  0-for-2 with two strikeouts.

Mochis beat Guasave 2-0
LMP Official Site Post Game

Iker Franco (former Springfield-Obregon) entered late in the game at catcher and batted eighth.  2-for-3 with one strikeout.

Irving Lopez (Springfield-Hermosillo) started at second base and batted ninth.  1-for-3 and assisted in one double play.

Hermosillo beat Obregon 5-4
LMP Official Site Post Game

Saturday's Games:
Mochis (4-2) visits Guasave (1-5) @ 6:00 PM MT
Jalisco (3-3) visits Mazatlan (1-5) @ 6:00 PM MT
Monterrey (3-2) visits Culiacan (4-1) @ 6:05 PM MT
Navojoa (2-3) visits Mexicali (3-3) @ 6:00 PM PT
Obregon (3-3) visits Hermosillo (4-1) @ 6:00 PM MT


Dominican League:

Alberto Triunfel (former Springfield-Escogido) entered late in the game at third base.
Julio Rordiguez (Springfield-Escogido) started at catcher and batted eighth.  0-for-2 with one run, one walk, two strikeouts, and threw out one of two base runners.

Escogido beat Licey 3-1
LIDOM Official Site Post Game

Yeison Medina (former Springfield-Estrellas) entered in the fifth and pitched to one batter.  He allowed no hits or runs, and struck one out for the hold (1).  (ir-s:3-0)

Azucareros beat Estrellas 6-3
LIDOM Official Site Post Game

Edmundo Sosa (St. Louis-Cibaenas) started at shortstop and batted second.  1-for-4 with one run and one strikeout.
John Nogowski (Memphis-Cibaenas) started at first base and batted fourth.  1-for-3 with one home run, three two-out RBIs, one run, and one walk.
Rainel Rosario (former Springfield-Cibaenas) started in right field and batted eighth.  1-for-3 with one run and one stolen base.
Eugenio Velez (former Memphis-Cibaenas) entered late in the game as a pinch hitter and batted eighth.  0-for-1 with one strikeout.
Francisco Pena (former St. Louis-Cibaenas) started at catcher and batted ninth.  1-for-3, threw out one of two base runners, and picked one runner off.
Yefri Perez (former MiLB signing-Cibaenas) entered late in the game as a pinch runner and was caught stealing.

Cibao beat Cibaenas 6-4
Bengaleses Post Game

Saturday's Games:
Azucareros (1-5) visits Escogido (6-0) @ 4:00 PM AST
Licey (2-4) visits Cibaenas (4-2) @ 7:00 PM AST
Cibaenas (4-2) visits Estrellas (1-5) @ 7:30 PM AST


Venezuelan League (November 5, 2019):

Notes:
Harold Arauz (former Memphis) has signed on to pitch for Aragua: El Emergente

Tuesday, October 8, 2019

Cardinals Winter League Notebook 10-8-19: Kramer Robertson Has A Triple & Two RBIs In Three Games & Stats From Arizona

Nippon Professional Baseball:

Notes:
Shogo Akiyama (Seibu) would like to test the MLB waters: NPB On Reddit Twitter

Hayato Sakamoto (Yomiuri) won another MVP award: NPB On Reddit Twitter


Korean Baseball Organization Playoffs:

Wednesday's Game:
Kiwoom (2-0) visits LG (0-2) @ 12:00 AM


Cuban League:

Notes:
Seven prospects will showcase in the Dominican Republic Tuesday: Pelota Cubana Blog


Arizona Fall League:

Stats:
Ivan Herrera (Palm Beach-Glendale) has played in five games going 5-for-19 (.263) with one double, two RBIs, six total bases, one walk, three strikeouts, .300 OBP, .316 SLG, and .616 OPS.
Conner Capel (Springfield-Glendale) has played in 12 games going 8-for-43 (.186) with one RBI, eight total bases, four runs, three walks, ten strikeouts, three caught stealing, .255 OBP, .186 SLG, and .441 OPS.
Kramer Robertson (Springfield-Glendale) has played in three games going 2-for-11 (.182) with one triple, two RBIs, four total bases, one run, three walks, two strikeouts, one caught stealing, .357 OBP, .364 SLG, and .721 OPS.
Elehuris Montero (Springfield-Glendale) has played in seven games going 4-for-24 (.167) with one double, one triple, one RBI, seven total bases, three runs, four walks, ten strikeouts, .310 OBP, .292 SLG, and .602 OPS.

Kodi Whitley (Memphis-Glendale) has made five relief appearances posting a 0-0 record, 0.00 ERA, 0.60 WHIP, and two saves.  He's allowed three hits, no runs, and struck seven out over five innings.
Seth Elledge (Memphis-Glendale) has made five relief appearances posting a 0-0 record, 0.00 ERA, 0.83 WHIP, one hold, and one save.  He's allowed five hits, one unearned run, and struck nine out over six innings.
Roel Ramirez (Memphis-Glendale) has made five appearances (one start) posting a 0-0 record, 1.42 ERA, 0.79 WHIP, and one hold.  He's allowed five hits, one earned run, and struck nine out over 6.1 innings.
Griffin Roberts (Palm Beach-Glendale) has made three starts posting a 0-1 record, 3.38 ERA, and 1.59 WHIP.  He's allowed 15 hits, five runs (four earned), two walks, hit one batter, and struck 14 out over 10.2 innings

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


Mexican Pacific League (October 11, 2019):

Notes:
Hector Villalobos (State College-Mochis) pitched as Obregon beat Mochis 7-0: Obregon Official Site


Premier 12 (November 2, 2019):

Notes:
Arturo Reyes (former Memphis-Hermosillo), Jesus Cruz (Memphis-Jalisco), Fernando Salas (former St. Louis-Hermosillo), and Efren Navarro (former Memphis-Hermosillo) are listed on the Mexican roster: LMP Official Site

Juan Gonzalez (former MiLB signing-Puerto Ricao MGR) sees a big challenge managing against some big names: El Vocero

Monday, January 14, 2019

Cardinals Winter League Notebook 1-14-19: Yariel Gonzalez Comeback Player Of The Year & All-Playoff Team In LBPRC; Evan MacLane Strikes Out One Over Three Scoreless Innings; Williams Perez Strikes Out Four & Allows One Run Over Five & Two-Thirds Innings

Cuban National Series Championship:

Las Tuna took a 2-0 lead as they beat Villa Clara 8-4: Diario de Cuba


Mexican Pacific League Semifinals:

Monday's Games:
Mochis (2-0) visits Obregon (0-2) @ 8:10 PM CT
Mazatlan (0-2) visits Jalisco (2-0) @ 8:15 PM CT


Venezuelan League Semifinals:

Rafael Ortega (former Memphis-Caribes) started in centerfield and batted leadoff.  2-for-5 with one RBI, one run, and one sac fly.
Cesar Valera (former Palm Beach-Caribes) started in left field and batted ninth.  1-for-5 with one RBI anbd two strikeouts.
Juan Gonzalez (former Memphis-Caribes) entered in the second and pitched 2.1 innings.  He allowed two hits, one earned run, one home run, and struck three out.  (p-s:34-23)(g/f:1-2)(ir-s:2-2)

Wilfredo Tovar (former Memphis-Caracas) started at shortstop and batted eighth.  1-for-4 with one run, one fielding error, and assisted in one double play.
Miguel Socolovich (former St. Louis-Caracas) entered in the ninth and pitched one inning.  He allowed one hit, one earned run, one home run, and one walk for the blown save (1).  (p-s:22-12)(g/f:2-2)

Caribes beat Caracas 9-8 in 10 innings

Ronny Cedeno (former St. Louis signing-Magallanes) started at second base and batted second.  1-for-3 with one sacrifice.
Rayder Ascanio (Peoria-Magallanes) started at shortstop and batted ninth.  0-for-2 with one sacrifice, one strikeout, and assisted in two double plays.

Ildemaro Vargas (former Springfield-Lara) started at second base and batted leadoff.  0-for-3 with one walk and one strikeout.
Rangel Ravelo (Memphis-Lara) started at first base and batted fourth.  2-for-4 with one RBI, one strikeout, was picked off, and assisted in one double play.
Williams Perez (MiLB signing-Lara) started and pitched 5.2 innings.  He allowed two hits, one earned run, two walks, and struck four out.  (p-s:83-48)(g/f:8-2)
Vicente Campos (former MiLB signing-Lara) entered in the eighth and pitched to one batter.  He allowed no hits or runs for the winning decision (1-0).  (p-s:2-2)(ir-s:1-0)

Lara beat Magallanes 2-1
LVBP Official Site Post Game

Notes:
Pedro Rodriguez (former MiLB signing-Magallanes) received votes for LVBP Pitcher of the Year: LVBP Official Site

No Games Scheduled For Monday


Dominican League Round Robin:

Audry Perez (former St. Louis-Estrellas) started at catcher and batted seventh.  1-for-3 with one double, one two-out RBI, and one sacrifice.
Evan MacLane (former St. Louis-Estrellas) entered in the third and pitched three innings.  He allowed one hit, no runs, and struck one out.  (p-s:34-27)(g/f:5-2)
Yeison Medina (Palm Beach-Estrellas) entered in the seventh and pitched to three batters.  He allowed one hit, no runs, and one walk for the blown save (1).  (p-s:13-6)(ir-s:3-2)

Donovan Solano (former Memphis-Licey) started at third base and batted third.  0-for-4 with one run and one fielding error.

Estrellas beat Licey 6-4
LIDOM Official Site Post Game

Alejandro Mejia (former DSL-Azucareros) started at first base and batted eighth.  0-for-2, one fielding error, and assisted in one double play.

Escogido beat Azucareros 7-2
LIDOM Official Site Post Game

Monday's Games:
Licey (5-12) visits Escogido (9-8) @ 7:15 PM AST
Estrellas (11-6) visits Azucareros (9-8) @ 7:30 PM AST


Veracruz League Championship:

Francisco Rivera (former Palm Beach-Acayucan) started at first base and batted sixth.  1-for-3 with one strikeout.
Jose Almarante (former Memphis-Acayucan) entered in the seventh and pitched 1.1 innings.  He allowed no hits or runs, hit four batters, and struck one out.

Xalapa beat Acayucan 8-1
LIV Official Site Post Game


Colombian League Round Robin:

Dewin Perez (former Peoria-Barranquilla) entered in the eighth and pitched 1.1 innings.  He allowed two hits, two earned runs, and two walks.  (p-s:28-11)(g/f:1-2)

Jose Calero (former GCL-Sincelejo) entered in the eighth and pitched to three batters.  He allowed one hit, no runs, and one walk for the hold (2).  (p-s:12-7)(g/f:2-1)

Barranquilla beat Sincelejo 9-8 in 15 innings
LCBP Official Site Post Game

No Game Scheduled For Monday


Australian Baseball League:

Stats:
Mikey Reynolds (former Springfield-Adelaide) has played in 27 games going 37-for-100 (.370) with ten doubles, two home runs, 15 RBIs, 53 total bases, 21 runs, 11 walks, nine stolen base, ten strikeouts, four caught stealing, .443 OBP, .530 SLG, and .973 OPS.
Pete Kozma (former St. Louis-Perth) has played in 36 games going 42-for-144 (.292) with eight doubles, two triples, four home runs, 18 RBIs, 66 total bases, 32 runs, 20 walks, two stolen bases, 24 strikeouts, two caught stealing, .386 OBP, .458 SLG, and .844 OPS.

Kurt Heyer (former Memphis-Adelaide) has made nine starts posting a 4-4 record, 2.42 ERA, and 1.25 WHIP.  He's allowed 57 hits, 19 runs (14 earned), eight home runs, eight walks, hit one batter, and struck 37 out over 52 innings.


Puerto Rican League Round Robin:

Yariel Gonzalez (Peoria-Mayaguez) started at first base and batted fourth.  0-for-4 with two ground into double plays and assisted in one double play.

Mayaguez beat Santurce 4-3
LBPRC Official Site Post Game

Notes:
Yariel Gonzalez (Peoria-Mayaguez) took Comeback Player of the Year and was named to the All-Playoff team: LBPRC Official Site

Monday's Game:
Santurce (4-3) visits Mayaguez (1-6) @ 7:10 PM AST


Nicaraguan League Championship:

Edgard Montiel (former DSL-Chinandega) started and batted fifth.  2-for-3 with one walk.

Leon beat Chinandega 14-2
LBPN Official Site Post Game

No Game Scheduled For Monday

Wednesday, January 2, 2019

Cardinals Winter League Notebook 1-2-19: Pedro Rodriguez Named LVBP Closer Of The Year; Maikel Cleto Strikes Out Two Over One Hitless/Scoreless Inning For The Win; Juan Gonzalez Named Manager For Cidra In Puerto Rican Double-A League



Mexican Pacific League Playoffs:

Hector Villalobos (State College-Mochis) entered in the eighth and pitched one inning.  He allowed no hits or runs.  (p-s:8-5)(g/f:0-3)

Irving Lopez (Palm Beach-Hermosillo) entered late in the game at second base.
Jaime Garcia (former St. Louis-Hermosillo) started and pitched two innings.  He allowed four hits, five runs (two earned), two walks, hit one batter, and committed one throwing error for the losing decision (0-1).  (p-s:49-27)(g/f:2-4)

Mochis beat Hermosillo 12-1
LMP Official Site Post Game

Yefri Perez (former MiLB signing-Obregon) started at second base and batted second.  0-for-3 with one walk.
Maikel Cleto (former St. Louis-Obregon) entered in the ninth and pitched one inning.  He allowed no hits or runs, and struck two out for the winning decision (1-0).  (p-s:11-9)(g/f:1-0)

Obregon beat Mazatlan 3-2
LMP Official Site Post Game

Wednesday's Games:
Mazatlan (0-1) visits Obregon (1-0) @ 8:10 PM CT
Mochis (1-0) visits Hermosillo (0-1) @ 7:30 PM MT
Jalisco (0-1) visits Culiacan (1-0) @ 7:35 PM MT


Venezuelan League:

Notes:
Pedro Rodriguez (former MiLB signing-Magallanes) was named Closer of the Year: El Emergente


Dominican League Round Robin:

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


Colombian League Round Robin:

Wednesday's Game:
Cartagena (0-0) visits Sincelejo (0-0) @ 7:00 PM


Australian Baseball League:

Thursday's Games:
Geelong-Korea (5-23) visits Adelaide (14-14) @ 6:00 PM ACT
Auckland (9-19) visits Brisbane (16-12) @ 6:00 PM AEST
Sydney (20-8) visits Canberra (15-13) @ 7:00 PM AET


Puerto Rican League Round Robin:

Notes:
Juan Gonzalez (former MiLB signing) was named Cidra manager for the 2019 Double-A League season: El Nuevo Dia

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


Nicaraguan League Playoffs:

Wednesday's Games:
Boer (0-0) visits Chinandega (0-0) @ 6:30 PM


Panama League Championship:

Wednesday's Game:
Herrera (2-0) visits Metropolitanas (0-2) @ 7:00 PM

Thursday, December 27, 2018

Cardinals Winter League Notebook 12-27-18: Williams Perez Strikes Out Six Over Six Scoreless Innings For The Win; Yariel Gonzalez Singles & Drives In Three Runs; Yadier Molina Talks About Recent Surgery

Mexican Pacific League:

Eugenio Velez (former Memphis-Mexicali) started in left field and batted leadoff.  0-for-5 with one strikeout.

Obregon beat Mexicali 9-3
LMP Official Site Post Game

Alexis Wilson (State Colleg-Culiacan) entered late in the game at catcher and batted eighth.  0-for-1 at the plate.

Mazatlan beat Culiacan 6-1
LMP Official Site Post Game

Irving Lopez (Palm Beach-Hermosillo) started at second base and batted sixth.  0-for-1 with two walks, one strikeout, and assisted in two double plays.

Mochis beat Hermosillo 5-4
LMP Official Site Post Game

Thursday's Games:
Mexicali (26-36) visits Obregon (34-28) @ 7:10 PM MST
Jalisco (31-32) visits Navojoa (27-36) @ 7:30 PM MST
Hermosillo (34-30) visits Mochis (33-31) @ 7:30 PM MST
Culiacan (37-27) visits Mazatlan (31-33) @ 8:00 PM MST


Venezuelan League:

Ildemaro Vargas (former Springfield-Lara) started at second base and batted leadoff.  2-for-5 with one double, grounded into one double play, and one caught stealing.
Rangel Ravelo (Memphis-Lara) started at first base and batted third.  1-for-4 with one ground into double play, one missed catch error, and one unassisted double play.
Williams Perez (MiLB signing-Lara) started and pitched six innings.  He allowed five hits, no runs, and struck six out for the winning decision (6-1).  (p-s:81-50)(g/f:5-6)
Vicente Campos (former MiLB signing-Lara) entered in the ninth and pitched one inning.  He allowed no hits or runs, and struck one out for the save (1).  (p-s:6-5)(g/f:2-0)

Lara beat Zulia 1-0
LVBP Official Site Post Game

Ronny Cedeno (former MiLB signing-Magallanes) started at second base and batted second.  0-for-4 with one walk, one strikeout, and one fielding error.
Rayder Ascanio (State College-Magallanes) started at shortstop and batted eighth.  2-for-4 with one run.

Imeldo Diaz (State College-Margarita) started at shortstop and batted eighth.  2-for-4 with one two-out RBI, one run, and one walk.
Kender Villegas (former Palm Beach-Margarita) entered in the seventh and pitched one inning.  He allowed no hits or runs, one walk, and struck one out.  (p-s:20-8)(g/f:2-0)

Margarita beat Magallanes 11-5
LVBP Official Site Post Game

Jose Martinez (St. Louis-La Guaira) started at first base and batted third.  2-for-4 with one RBI, one run, and two strikeouts.

Aragua beat La Guaira 6-5
LVBP Official Site Post Game

Notes:
Cesar Valera (former Palm Beach-Caribes), Nestor Molina (former MiLB signing-Lara), and Juan Gonzalez (former Memphis-Caribes) all received consideration for Player of the Week: LVBP Official Site

Thursday's Games:
Magallanes (34-25) visits Margarita (32-28) @ 5:00 PM VST
Caribes (27-30) visits La Guaira (27-31) @ 6:00 PM VST
Lara (32-27) visits Zulia (20-37) @ 7:00 PM VST
Caracas (32-27) visits Aragua (29-28) @ 7:00 PM VST


Dominican League Round Robin:

Notes:
Drew Robinson (incoming trade) played 18 games for Cibao going 14-for-61 (.230) with two doubles, two home runs, seven RBIs, 22 total bases, eight runs, 23 strikeouts, one caught stealing, .319 OBP, .361 SLG, and .679 OPS.

Thursday's Games:
Estrellas (2-1) visits Licey (1-2) @ 7:15 PM AST
Escogido (1-2) visits Azucareros (2-1) @ 7:30 AM AST


Colombian League:

Wilman Madera (DSL-Barranquilla) entered in the fifth and pitched two innings.  He allowed one hit and one unearned run.  (p-s:18-12)(g/f:4-1)
Dewin Perez (former Peoria-Baranquilla) entered in the seventh and pitched one inning.  He allowed no hits or runs, and struck one out.  (p-s:9-9)(g/f:2-0)

Cartagena beat Barranquilla 15-12
LCBP Official Site Post Game

Jose Calero (former GCL-Sincelejo) entered in the eighth and pitched one inning.  He allowed one hit and no runs.  (p-s:14-10)(g/f:3-1)

Monteria beat Cartagena 8-7 in 13 innings
LCBP Official Site Post Game

Thursday's Games:
Cartagena (17-22) visits Barranquilla (27-12) @ 7:00 PM
Sincelejo (22-17) visits Monteria (12-27) @ 7:00 PM


Australian Baseball League:

Friday's Games:
Melbourne (13-12) visits Geelong-Korea (5-20) @ 6:30 PM AET
Auckland (7-17) visits Canberra (14-11) @ 7:00 PM AET
Brisbane (14-10) visits Sydney (18-7) @ 7:30 PM AET
Adelaide (13-11) visits Perth (14-10) @ 7:05 PM AWST


Puerto Rican League:

Yariel Gonzalez (Palm Beach-Mayaguez) started at first base and batted fourth.  1-for-5 with three RBIs (two w/two-outs), one strikeout, and assisted in one double play.
Tyler Herron (former Springfield-Mayaguez) entered in the eighth and pitched to one batter.  He allowed no hits or runs.  (g/f:0-1)(ir-s:2-0)

Mayaguez beat Caguas 7-4
LBPRC Official Site Post Game

Delvin Perez (State College-Carolina) entered late in the game at shortstop and batted leadoff.  0-for-1 with one strikeout.
Anthony Garcia (former Memphis-Carolina) started in left field and batted fourth.  1-for-3 with one walk and one strikeout.
Juan Caballero (former Johnson City-Carolina) entered in the seventh and pitched 1.1 innings.  He allowed no hits or runs, and one walk.  (g/f:2-1)(ir-s:3-1)

Santurce beat Carolina 8-1
LBPRC Official Site Post Game

Notes:
Yadier Molina (St. Louis-Carolina) talks about his surgery: El Nuevo Dia

Thursday's Games:
Carolina (16-16) visits Santurce (15-17) @ 7:10 PM AST
Mayaguez (20-12) visits Caguas (13-19) @ 6:10 PM AST


Nicaraguan League:

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

Leon beat Chinandega 6-3
LBPN Official Site Post Game

Thursday's Games:
Chinandega (10-11) visits Leon (13-8) @ 6:00 PM
Rivas (9-12) visits Boer (10-11) @ 6:00 PM

Sunday, December 23, 2018

Cardinals Winter League Notebook 12-23-18: Juan Gonzalez Strikes Out Two Over Four Scoreless Innings For The Win; Rangel Ravelo Singles, Doubles, & Drives In Two Runs; Eugenio Velez Singles, Walks Twice, & Hits A Solo Home Run

Mexican Pacific League:

Eugenio Velez (former Memphis-Mexicali) started in left field and batted leadoff.  2-for-3 with one home run, one RBI, one run, two walks, one caught stealing, and one fielding error.

Irving Lopez (Palm Beach-Hermosillo) started at second base and batted ninth.  1-for-2 with one run and one strikeout.

Mexicali beat Hermosillo 4-3
LMP Official Site Post Game

Niko Vasquez (former Springfield-Jalisco) started at second base and batted ninth.  2-for-3 at the plate.

Rainel Rosario (former Springfield-Culiacan) started in left field and batted fourth.  0-for-3 with one strikeout.

Jalisco beat Culiacan 2-0
LMP Official Site Post Game

Sunday's Games:
Obregon (32-27) visits Mazatlan (29-32) @ 4:00 PM MST
Mexicali (25-34) visits Hermosillo (34-27) @ 5:00 PM MST
Navojoa (26-34) visits Mochis (30-31) @ 5:00 PM MST
Jalisco (30-30) visits Culiacan (35-26) @ 5:05 PM MST


Venezuelan League:

Wilfredo Tovar (former Memphis-Caracas) started at shortstop and batted sixth.  0-for-2 with one walk and one sacrifice.
Miguel Socolovich (former St. Louis-Caracas) entered in the ninth and pitched one inning.  He allowed one hit, no runs, and struck one out for the save (7).  (p-s:13-12)(g/f:1-1)

Ildemaro Vargas (former Springfield-Lara) started at second base and batted leadoff.  0-for-3 with one run and one hit by pitch.
Rangel Ravelo (Memphis-Lara) started at first base and batted third.  2-for-4 with one double and two RBIs (one w/two-outs).

Caracas beat Lara 5-2
LVBP Official Site Post Game

Jose Martinez (St. Louis-La Guaira) started as designated hitter and batted third.  3-for-4 at the plate.

Gabriel Lino (former Memphis-Aragua) started at catcher and batted eighth.  1-for-3 with one home run, one RBI, two runs, one walk, and one strikeout.

Aragua beat La Guaira 11-1
LVBP Official Site Post Game

Will Changarotty (former State College-Zulia) entered in the sixth and pitched to three batters.  He allowed two hits and three runs (two earned).  (p-s:12-7)

Imeldo Diaz (State College-Margarita) entered late in the game at shortstop and batted eighth.  0-for-2 with one RBI and assisted in one double play.

Margarita beat Zulia 9-3
LVBP Official Site Post Game

Rafael Ortega (former Memphis-Caribes) started in centerfield and batted leadoff.  2-for-4 with one run, one walk, and two strikeouts.
Cesar Valera (former Palm Beach-Caribes) started in left field and batted second.  2-for-3 with one double, one two-out RBI, one walk, and one sacrifice.
Jose Godoy (Palm Beach-Caribes) started at catcher and batted eighth.  1-for-3 with one double, one RBI, one run, assisted in one double play, and allowed one stolen base.
Angel Castro (former Memphis-Caribes) started and pitched two innings.  He allowed six hits, three runs (two earned), and one walk.  (p-s:63-43)(g/f:4-1)
Juan Gonzalez (former Memphis-Caribes) entered in the third and pitched four innings.  He allowed two hits, no runs, one walk, and struck two out for the winning decision (2-0).  (p-s:53-34)(g/f:3-3)

Ronny Cedeno (former St. Louis signing-Magallanes) started at second base and batted second.  0-for-3 with one RBI, one sacrifice, one sac fly, two strikeouts, and assisted in one double play.
Rayder Ascanio (Peoria-Magallanes) started at shortstop and batted eighth.  0-for-3 with one walk, one strikeout, and assisted in one double play.

Caribes beat Magallanes 4-3
LVBP Official Site Post Game

Notes:
Eliezer Alfonzo (former Peoria-Margarita) was placed on the 14-day restricted list with a leg injury: LVBP Official Site

Sunday's Games:
Zulia (20-35) visits Margarita (30-28) @ 11:00 AM VST
Aragua (26-28) visits La Guaira (27-28) for a doubleheader beginning @ 12:00 PM VST
Caraas (31-27) visits Lara (31-26) @ 2:00 PM VST
Caribes (27-29) visits Magallanes (33-24) @ 4:30 PM VST


Dominican League Round Robin:

Alejandro Mejia (former DSL-Azucareros) started at first base and batted fourth.  0-for-4 at the plate.
Francisco Pena (St. Louis free agent-Azucareros) entered late in the game at catcher.
Raul Valdes (former St. Louis-Azucareros) started and pitched 6.2 innings.  He allowed five hits, two runs (one earned), two walks, and struck seven out for the losing decision (0-1).  (g/f:2-9)
Harold Arauz (MiLB signing-Azucareros) entered in then eighth and pitched to three batters.  He allowed no hits or runs, and one walk.  (g/f:0-1)(ir-s:3-1)

Tommy Pham (former St. Louis-Escogido) started in centerfield and batted fourth.  0-for-3 with one RBI and one walk.

Escogido beat Azucareros 3-0
LIDOM Official Site Post Game

Donovan Solano (former Memphis-Licey) started at third base and moved to first, batting fifth.  2-for-3 with one RBI.

Estrellas beat Licey 8-1
Bengaleses Post Game

No Games Scheduled For Sunday


Colombian League:

Dewin Perez (former Peoria-Barranquilla) entered in the sixth and pitched 1.2 innings.  He allowed no hits or runs, and struck two out for the winning decision (2-2).  (p-s:12-9)(g/f:1-1)

Hector Garcia (former Johnson City-Monteria) entered late in the game at third base and batted fifth.  1-for-4 with two strikeouts.

Barranquilla beat Monteria 13-6
LCBP Official Site Post Game

Jose Calero (former GCL-Sincelejo) entered in the eighth and pitched one inning.  He allowed one hit, no runs, and struck three out.  (p-s:19-12)

Sincelejo beat Cartagena 3-2
El Universal Post Game

Sunday's Games:
Barranquilla (26-11) visits Cartagena (16-21) @ 4:00 PM
Sincelejo (21-16) visits Monteria (11-26) @ 4:00 PM


Australian Baseball League:

Pete Kozma (former St. Louis-Perth) started at second base and moved to shortstop, batting third.  0-for-3 with one RBI, two walks, one strikeout, and assisted in one double play.

Sydney beat Perth 6-4
ABL Official Site Post Game

No Games Scheduled Until Thursday


Puerto Rican League:

Jonathan Rodriguez (former Memphis-Santurce) started at first base and moved to third, batting seventh.  0-for-4 with one strikeout and grounded into one double play.

Anthony Garcia (former Memphis-Carolina) started in left field and batted fourth.  1-for-2 with three runs and two walks.

Carolina beat Santurce 7-2
LBPRC Official Site Post Game

Yariel Gonzalez (Peoria-Mayaguez) started at first base and batted fourth.  1-for-4 with one run and assisted in one double play.

Mayaguez beat Caguas 2-1
LBPRC Official Site Post Game

Sunday's Games:
Carolina (16-14) visits Santurce (13-17) @ 3:10 PM AST
Mayaguez (18-12) visits Caguas (13-17) @ 2:10 PM AST


Nicaraguan League:

Edgard Montiel (former DSL-Chinandega) started and batted fourth.  0-for-4 with one RBI and one run.

Chinandega beat Rivas 4-1
LBPN Official Site Post Game

Jhonny Polanco (former Springfield-Leon) entered in the eighth and pitched one inning.  He allowed one hit, no runs, and struck one out.

Boer beat Leon 8-3
LBPN Official Site Post Game

Sunday's Games:
Chinandega (8-11) visits Rivas (8-11) @ 4:00 PM
Boer (11-8) visits Leon (11-8) @ 4:00 PM


Panama League:

Jonathan Rivera (former Johnson City-Metropolitanas) started as designated hitter and batted leadoff.  3-for-4 with one RBI and one strikeout.
Edmundo Sosa (St. Louis-Metropolitanas) started at shortstop and batted second.  1-for-4 with one triple, one RBI, one run, and one error.

Allen Cordoba (former Johnson City-Panama Oeste) started at shortstop and batted seventh.  0-for-3 with one walk.

Metropolitanas beat Panama Oeste 2-0

Sunday's Games:
Herrera (10-6) visits Metropolitanas (10-6) @ 1:00 PM
Panama Metro (7-9) visits Panama Oeste (5-11) @ 10:00 AM