Showing posts with label Lino Rivera. Show all posts
Showing posts with label Lino Rivera. Show all posts

Saturday, February 8, 2020

Cardinals Winter League Notebook 2-8-2020: Shane Robinson Singles, Hits A Two Run Homer, & Was Named ABLCS MVP; Mikey Reynolds Singles & Hits A Solo Home Run; Jeremy Hazelbaker & Edgard Montiel Each Hit Solo Home Runs

Australian Baseball League Championship:

Shane Robinson (former St. Louis-Melbourne) started in centerfield and batted second.  2-for-5 with one home run, two two-out RBIs, two runs, and one strikeout.

Mikey Reynolds (former Springfield-Adelaide) started at shortstop and batted second.  2-for-4 with one double, one home run, one RBI, one run, one stolen base, one throwing error, and assisted in one double play.
Jeremy Hazelbaker (former St. Louis-Adelaide) started in right field and batted third.  1-for-4 with one home run, one RBI, one run, and two strikeouts.

Melbourne beat Adelaide 6-2
ABL Official Site Post Game
Melbourne sweeps championship in two games

Notes:
Shane Robinson (former St. Louis-Melbourne) was named ABLCS MVP: Melbourne Official Twitter


Nicaraguan League:

Edgard Montiel (former DSL-Boer) 1-for-3 with one home run, one RBI, and one run.

Esteli beat Boer 7-1

Saturday's Games (@ 4:00 PM):
Madriz (0-4) visits Jinotega (2-2)
Boer (3-1) visits Esteli (4-0)
Nueva Segovia (3-1) visits Matagalpa (0-4)
Zelaya Central (2-2) visits Dantos (4-0)
Chontales (1-3) visits Boaco (0-4)
Rio San Juan (1-3) visits Costa Caribe (4-0)
Rivas (2-2) visits Chinandega (2-2)
Masaya (2-2) visits Carazo (3-1)
Leon (1-3) visits Granada (2-2)


Caribbean Series Championship:

Pedro Rodriguez (former MiLB signing-Lara) entered in the eighth and pitched to six batters.  He allowed two hits, one earned run, one intentional walk, and hit one batter.  (p-s:10-6)(g/f:1-0)(ir-s:2-2)

Azucareros beat Lara 9-3
MLB Official Site Post Game

Notes:
Mazatlan (LMP) will host the 2021 Caribbean Series: LMP Official Site

Yucatan (LMB) signed Jorge Martinez (Durango-Azucareros) for the 2020 season: MiLB Official Site

Parade is scheduled for Sunday to celebrate Azucareros' win: Azucareros Official Site

Lino Rivera (former Arkansas-Azucareros MGR) says this is the best team he has managed in his life: Primera Hora and El Nuevo Dia

Caribbean Series will return to Puerto Rico in 2025: Primera Hora

Attendance for the 2020 Caribbean Series surpassed the last time it was held in Puerto Rico, in 2015: El Vocero

Juan Francisco Puello Herrera addressed the Cuban situation for what he says is the last time: El Vocero

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

Wednesday, February 5, 2020

Cardinals Winter League Notebook 2-5-2020: Cesar Valera Doubles & Drives In Two Runs; Hector Hernandez Strikes Out Five & Allows Two Runs Over Five & A Third Innings; Pedro Echemendia Retires One Batter & Holds Three Inherited Runners On Base

Caribbean Series:

Cesar Valera (former Palm Beach-Lara) started at shortstop and batted ninth.  1-for-4 with one double, two two-out RBIs, and assisted in one double play.

Culiacan beat Lara 7-6
MLB Official Site Post Game

Pedro Echemendia (former Memphis-Monteria) entered in the eighth and pitched to one batter.  He allowed no hits or runs.  (p-s:5-3)(g/f:1-0)(ir-s:3-0)

Hector Hernandez (former Palm Beach-Santurce) started and pitched 5.1 innings.  He allowed two hits, two earned runs, one home run, three walks, and struck five out.  (p-s:65-39)(g/f:7-2)

Santurce beat Monteria 3-2
MLB Official Site Post Game

Notes:
Hector Hernandez (former Palm Beach-Santurce) spoke before the start on Tuesday: LBPRC Official Site

The Confederation is considering starting the series in January: Primera Hora

Stomach virus is in the Culiacan clubhouse: Primera Hora

Lino Rivera (former Arkansas-Azucareros MGR) hit a goal by leading Azucareros to semifinals: El Vocero

LBPN fired off a letter and demand that they be reimbursed for paying fees to enter the Caribbean Series and were denied: La Prensa

Cuba questioned whether they would be invited to the 2021 Caribbean Series: Diario de Cuba

Wednesday's Games:
Lara (3-1) visits Chiriqui (1-3) @ 9:00 AM
Monteria (0-4) visits Culiacan (3-1) @ 1:30 PM
Azucareros (3-1) visits Santurce (2-2) @ 7:00 PM

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

Saturday, February 1, 2020

Cardinals Winter League Notebook 2-1-2020: Edgard Montiel Singles, Doubles, & Drives In Two Runs; Shane Robinson Singles & Walks Twice; Luis Urueta Candidate For Boston MGR Job

Australian Baseball League Semifinals:

Shane Robinson (former St. Louis-Melbourne) started in centerfield and batted second.  1-for-3 with one run and two walks.

Melbourne beat Auckland 6-2

Mikey Reynolds (former Springfield-Adelaide) started at shortstop and batted second.  0-for-3 with two sacrifices.
Jeremy Hazelbaker (former St. Louis-Adelaide) started as designated hitter and batted third.  0-for-3 with one strikeout.

Adelaide beat Canberra 5-2

Sunday's Games:
Melbourne (2-0) visits Auckland (0-2)
Canberra (1-1) visits Adelaide (1-1)


Nicaraguan League:

Edgard Montiel (former DSL-Boer) 2-for-3 with one double, two RBIs, and two runs.

Boer beat Matagalpa 17-3

Fidencio Flores (former GCL-Leon) started and pitched 1.2 innings.  He allowed two hits, two runs, one walk, and struck two out for the losing decision (0-1).

Chinandega beat Leon 5-4

Saturday's Games (@ 4:00 PM):
Jinotega (1-0) visits Nueva Segovia (0-1)
Matagalpa (0-1) visits Boer (1-0)
Esteli (1-0) visits Madriz (0-1)
Dantos (1-0) visits Chontales (0-1)
Rio San Juan (1-0) visits Zelaya Central (0-1)
Boaco (0-1) visits Costa Caribe (1-0)
Chinandega (1-0) visits Leon (0-1)
Granada (0-1) visits Masaya (1-0)
Carazo (1-0) visits Rivas (0-1)


Caribbean Series:

Notes:
Luis Urueta (former Palm Beach-Licey MGR) is a candidate to be interviewed for the Boston manager job: Listin Diario and El Heraldo

No political protests are permitted in the stadium: Primera Hora

Lino Rivera (former Arkansas-Azucareros MGR) waits for the call to manage in the MLB: Primera Hora

Harold Arauz (former Memphis-Chiriqui) gets the call to open the series for Panama: Panama America

Saturday's Games:
Monteria (0-0) visits Lara (0-0) @ 10:00 AM
Culiacan (0-0) visits Azucareros (0-0) @ 14:30 PM
Chiriqui (0-0) visits Santurce (0-0) @ 8:00 PM

Thursday, January 30, 2020

Cardinals Winter League Notebook 1-30-2020: Efren Navarro Singles, Doubles, & Drives In Two Runs; Shane Robinson Doubles & Walks; Fidencio Flores Aims For Repeat & 20 Wins

Mexican Pacific League Championship:

Efren Navarro (former Memphis-Culiacan) started in left field and batted fifth.  2-for-4 with one double, two RBIs, one strikeout, and one outfield assist.

Mazatlan beat Culiacan 6-2
LMP Official Site Post Game

Thursday's Game:
Mazatlan (3-3) visits Culiacan (3-3) @ 7:35 PM MT


Australian Baseball League Playoffs:

Shane Robinson (former St. Louis-Melbourne) started in centerfield and batted second.  1-for-4 with one double and one walk.

Melbourne beat Auckland 5-4

Friday's Game:
Adelaide (0-0) visits Canberra (0-0)


Nicaraguan League (January 31, 2020):

Notes:
Fidencio Flores (former GCL-Leon) wants to defend the title and also win 20 games: La Prensa


Caribbean Series (February 1, 2020):

Notes:
Nestor Molina (former MiLB signing-Lara), Vicente Campos (former MiLB signing-Lara), and Williams Perez (Springfield free agent-Lara) could not secure visas.  Pedro Rodriguez (former MiLB signing-Lara) and Cesar Valera (former Palm Beach-Caribes) are listed on the roster: Lider and Lider

Caracas of the LVBP is up fof sale: Lider

Raul Valdes (former St. Louis-Azucareros) will be in the rotation for Azucareros: LIDOM Official Site

Lino Rivera (former Arkansas-Azucareros MGR) is working to become a citizen of the Dominican Republic: Listin Diario


Korean Baseball Organization:

Notes:
Kim Jae-Hwan (Doosan) is focused on the 2020 season and still dreams of playing in the MLB: Yonhap News Agency

Wednesday, January 29, 2020

Cardinals Winter League Notebook 1-29-2020: Lino Rivera Helps Lead Azucareros To LIDOM Championship

Mexican Pacific League Championship:

Wednesday's Game:
Mazatlan (2-3) visits Mochis (3-2) @ 7:35 PM MT


Dominican League:

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

Azucareros beat Licey 7-1
LIDOM Official Site Post Game

Notes:
Lino Rivera (former Arkansas-Azucareros MGR) dedicated the championship win to his father: El Caribe



Australian Baseball League Playoffs:

Thursday's Game:
Auckland (0-0) visits Melbourne (0-0)

Monday, January 20, 2020

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

Mexican Pacific League Semifinals:

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

Mochis beat Culiacan 6-2
LMP Official Site Post Game

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


Dominican League Championship:

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

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


Venezuelan League Championship:

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

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

Lara beat Caribes 6-2
LVBP Official Site Post Game

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


Puerto Rican League Championship:

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

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

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


Australian Baseball League:

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


World Baseball Classic (April 1, 2020):

Notes:
Cuba announced their preslection roster: El Nuevo Herald

Saturday, January 4, 2020

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

Mexican Pacific League Playoffs:

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

Mochis beat Jalisco 11-5
LMP Official Site Post Game

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

Obregon beat Monterrey 5-2
LMP Official Site Post Game

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

Mazatlan beat Hermosillo 4-3
LMP Official Site Post Game

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

Mexicali beat Culiacan 2-0
LMP Official Site Post Game

No Games Scheduled For Saturday


Dominican League Round Robin:

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

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

Escogido beat Azucareros 3-2
LIDOM Official Site Post Game

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

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

Licey beat Cibaenas 2-0
LIDOM Official Site Post Game

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

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


Colombian League:

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


Venezuelan League Playoffs:

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

Zulia beat Caribes 6-0
LVBP Official Site Post Game

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

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

La Guaira beat Caracas 7-3
LVBP Official Site Post Game

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

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

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

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

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

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


Puerto Rican League Playoffs:

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

Santurce beat Manati 3-2
LBPRC Official Site Post Game

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

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

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

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


Nicaraguan League Round Robin:

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

Rivas beat Leon 8-3
LBPN Official Site Post Game

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


Panama League Playoffs:

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


Australian Baseball League:

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

Perth beat Brisbane 9-1 in game one of doubleheader

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

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

Brisbane beat Perth 4-3 in game two of doubleheader

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

Melbourne beat Sydney 6-5

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

Thursday, December 26, 2019

Cardinals Winter League Notebook 12-26-19: Niko Vasquez Singles & Hits A Solo Home Run In Doubleheader; Alex Mejia Singles Twice In Doubleheader; Irving Wilson Singles

Mexican Pacific League:

Alex Mejia (former St. Louis-Monterrey) started at shortstop and batted fifth.  1-for-3 with one strikeout, grounded into one double play, and two throwing errors.
Niko Vasquez (former Springfield-Monterrey) entered late in the game as a pinch hitter and batted eighth.  0-for-1 at the plate.

Mexicali beat Monterrey 2-0 in game one of doubleheader

Alex Mejia (former St. Louis-Monterrey) started at shortstop and batted sixth.  1-for-3 with one run.
Niko Vasquez (former Springfield-Monterrey) started at second base and batted seventh.  2-for-3 with one home run, one RBI, one run, and one strikeout.

Mexicali beat Monterrey 6-4 in game two of doubleheader
LMP Official Site Post Game

Efren Navarro (former Memphis-Culiacan) started as designated hitter and batted fifth.  0-for-3 with one walk and one strikeout.
Alexis Wilson (Peoria-Culiacan) started at catcher and batted eighth.  1-for-3 with one strikeout, assisted in one double play, and threw out three of five base runners.

Obregon beat Culiacan 5-1
LMP Official Site Post Game

Irving Lopez (Springfield-Hermosillo) started at shortstop and batted ninth.  0-for-3 with two strikeouts and assisted in three double plays.

Ramon Urias (Memphis-Mochis) started at shortstop and batted fourth.  0-for-4 with two strikeouts and assisted in one double play.
Carlos Soto (Peoria-Mochis) started at catcher and batted ninth.  0-for-3 with two strikeouts.

Hermosillo beat Mochis 4-0
LMP Official Site Post Game

Thursday's Games:
Guasave (24-37) visits Jalisco (37-25) @ 7:15 PM CT
Mexicali (31-31) visits Monterrey (24-38) @ 7:30 PM CT
Culiacan (33-28) visits Obregon (42-19) @ 8:10 PM CT
Hermosillo (35-25) visits Mochis (30-32) @ 7:30 PM MT
Mazatlan (29-33) visits Navojoa (22-39) @ 7:30 PM MT


Dominican League Round Robin:

Notes:
Lino Rivera (former Arkansas-Azucareros MGR) will return to the field to lead practices after his father passed away: Azucareros Official Site


Puerto Rican League:

Thursday's Games:
Manati (10-16) visits Carolina (16-11) @ 9:15 PM AST
Mayaguez (13-16) visits Caguas (10-16) @ 9:15 PM AST


Nicaragan League Round Robin:

Thursday's Game:
Leon (1-0) visits Rivas (0-1) @ 6:00 PM


Panama League:

Thursday's Games:
Chiriqui: Astronauts (11-8) visits Federals (13-6) @ 3:00 PM
Metro (7-12) visits Herrera (7-12) @ 7:00 PM


Australian Baseball League:

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

Tuesday, December 24, 2019

Cardinals Winter League Notebook 12-24-19: Fernando Salas Hasn't Allowed A Run In 19 Innings Pitched; J.R. Davis Triples & Drives In One Run; Jose Garcia Doubles & Knocks In One Run

Mexican Pacific League:

Stats:
Alex Mejia (former St. Louis-Monterrey) has played in 20 games going 21-for-78 (.269) with four doubles, one home run, seven RBIs, 28 total bases, eight runs, eight walks, one stolen base, ten strikeouts, one caught stealing, .337 OBP, .359 SLG, and .696 OPS.
Efren Navarro (former Memphis-Culiacan) has played in 18 games going 16-for-63 (.254) with three doubles, two home runs, nine RBIs, 25 total bases, ten runs, ten walks, 20 strikeouts, .351 OBP, .397 SLG, and .748 OPS.
Irving Lopez (Memphis-Hermosillo) has played in 40 games going 33-for-130 (.254) with six doubles, seven RBIs, 38 total bases, 17 runs, ten walks, two stolen bases, 19 strikeouts, .310 OBP, .300 SLG, and .610 OPS.
Mateo Gil (Johnson City-Culiacan) has played in four games going 2-for-8 (.250) with two total bases, one run, one stolen base, three strikeouts, .250 OBP, .250 SLG, and .500 OPS.
Irving Wilson (Peoria-Culiacan) has played in 34 games going 23-for-96 (.240) with three doubles, one home run, ten RBIs, 29 total bases, 14 runs, nine walks, two stolen bases, nine strikeouts, one caught stealing, .302 OBP, .302 SLG, and .604 OPS.
Ramon Urias (Memphis-Mochis) has played in 22 games going 18-for-80 (.225) with one double, three home runs, ten RBIs, 28 total bases, 12 runs, five walks, 18 strikeouts, .286 OBP, .350 SLG, and .636 OPS.
Niko Vasquez (former Springfield-Monterrey) has played in 56 games going 40-for-180 (.222) with three doubles, four home runs, 17 RBIs, 55 total bases, 21 runs, 37 walks, 46 strikeouts, four caught stealing, .358 OBP, .306 SLG, and .663 OPS.
Carlos Soto (Peoria-Mochis) has played in 31 games going 16-for-84 (.190) with four doubles, five RBIs, 20 total bases, seven runs, 11 walks, one stolen base, 31 strikeouts, two caught stealing, .299 OBP, .238 SLG, and .537 OPS.
Xavier Scruggs (former St. Louis-Obregon) has played in seven games going 3-for-26 (.115) with one home run, four RBIs, six total bases, four runs, two walks, ten strikeouts, .172 OBP, .231 SLG, and .403 OPS.

Fernando Salas (former St. Louis-Hermosillo) has made 19 relief appearances posting a 0-0 record, 0.00 ERA, 0.84 WHIP, three holds, and nine saves.  He's allowed 12 hits, no runs, four walks, and struck 19 out over 19 innings.
Maikel Cleto (former St. Louis-Mexicali) has made 14 relief appearances posting a 2-3 record, 2.03 ERA, 1.35 WHIP, three holds, and one save.  He's allowed ten hits, three earned runs, one home run, eight walks, and struck 18 out over 13.1 innings.
Jesus Cruz (Memphis-Jalisco) has made 15 relief appearances posting a 1-0 record, 5.52 ERA, 1.43 WHIP, four holds, and one save.  He's allowed 16 hits, ten runs (nine earned), three home runs, five walks, hit two batters, and struck 14 out over 14.2 innings.
Hector Villalobos (former State College-Mochis) has made ten relief appearances posting a 0-0 record, 5.91 ERA, and 1.88 WHIP.  He's allowed 14 hits, seven earned runs, two home runs, six walks, hit one batter, and struck nine out over 10.2 innings.

No Games Scheduled For Tuesday


Dominican League Round Robin:

Stats:
Audry Perez (former St. Louis-Escogido) has played in one games going 1-for-1 (1.000) with one total base, 1.000 OBP, 1.000 SLG, and 2.000 OPS.
Donovan Solano (former Memphis-Licey) has played in two games going 4-for-9 (.444) with three RBIs, four total bases, one run, .444 OBP, .444 SLG, and .889 OPS.
Rangel Ravelo (St. Louis-Cibaenas) has played in two games going 3-for-9 (.333) with two home runs, three RBIs, nine total bases, three runs, one strikeout, .333 OBP, 1.000 SLG, and 1.333 OPS.
Aramis Garcia (former 2011 draft selection-Azucareros) has plaed in two games going 2-for-8 (.250) with one home run, two RBIs, five total bases, one run, two strikeouts, .250 OBP, .625 SLG, and .875 OPS.
Edmundo Sosa (St. Louis-Cibaenas) has played in two games going 1-for-7 (.143) with one triple, one RBI, three total bases, one run, one walk, two strikeouts, .250 OBP, .429 SLG, and .679 OPS.
Alberto Triunfel (former Springfield-Escogido) has played in one game going 0-for-1 (.000).
Robelys Reyes (former Springfield-Escogido) has played in two games and stole one base.

Raul Valdes (former St. Louis-Azucareros) has made one start posting a 0-0 record, 1.42 ERA, and 1.42 WHIP.  He's allowed six hits, one earned run, three walks, and struck two out over 6.1 innings.

Notes:
Lino Rivera's (former Arkansas-Azucareros MGR) father passed away: Azucareros Official Site

No Games Scheduled For Tuesday


Venezuelan League:

Ronny Cedeno (former MLB signing-Magallanes) started at second base and batted eighth.  2-for-4 with one RBI, one run, and assisted in one double play.
Jorge Rondon (former St. Louis-Magallanes) entered in the eighth and pitched to three batters.  He allowed one hit, no runs, and struck one out for the hold (10).  (p-s:11-8)(ir-s:2-2)

Jose Garcia (former Memphis-Caracas) started at second base and batted ninth.  1-for-3 with one double, one RBI, and two strikeouts.

Magallanes beat Caracas 6-5
LVBP Official Site Post Game

Notes:
Now reports are saying Miguel Socolovich (former St. Louis-Caracas) is out with an injury: LVBP Official Site

No Games Scheduled For Tuesday


Puerto Rican League:

Hector Hernandez (former Palm Beach-Santurce) started and pitched 3.1 innings.  He allowed two hits, two earned runs, two walks, threw one wild pitch, and struck two out.  (g/f:6-2)

Jonathan Rodriguez (former Memphis-Manati) entered late in the game in right field and batted third.  One walk at the plate.

Santurce beat Manati 12-2
LBPRC Official Site Post Game

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

Mayaguez beat Caguas 3-2
LBPRC Official Site Post Game

No Games Scheduled For Tuesday


Nicaraguan League:

Edgard Montiel (former DSL-Chinandega) started and batted third.  0-for-4 with two walks and three strikeouts.

Leon beat Chinandega 10-8
LBPN Official Site Post Game

No Games Scheduled For Tuesday


Panama League:

J.R. Davis (former Peoria-Metro) started at second base and batted second.  1-for-4 with one triple, one RBI, two runs, and one walk.
Jonathan Rivera (former Johnson City-Metro) started in outfield and batted sixth.  1-for-4 at the plate.
Enrique Saldana (Rule 5 selection-Metro) entered in the eighth and pitched 1.2 innings.  He allowedf one hit, no runs, and struck one out.

Allen Cordoba (former Johnson City-Herrera) started in outfield and batted third.  3-for-4 with one double and one run.

Metro beat Herrera 5-1
Panama League Official Site Post Game

No Games Scheduled For Tuesday

Friday, December 20, 2019

Cardinals Winter League Notebook 12-20-19: Nick Additon Retires & Takes Scouting Position With Chinatrust; Lino Rivera Named LIDOM Manager Of The Year; Pete Kozma Hits A Three-Run Homer

Nippon Professional Baseball:

Notes:
Yasuaki Yamasaki (Yokohama) has interest in pitching in the MLB: NPB On Reddit Twitter


Chinese Professional Baseball League:

Notes:
Nick Additon (former Memphis) has retired, after having dealt with recurring shoulder issues, and been hired as international scout by Chinatrust: CPBL Stats


Mexican Pacific League:

Niko Vasquez (former Springfield-Monterrey) started at second base and batted fifth.  0-for-4 with one strikeout and assisted in one double play.
Alex Mejia (former St. Louis-Monterrey) started at shortstop and batted sixth.  2-for-3 with one walk, one strikeout, one caught stealing, and assisted in one double play.

Monterrey beat Mazatlan 7-5 in 10 innings
LMP Official Site Post Game

Carlos Soto (Peoria-Mochis) started at catcher and batted ninth.  0-for-1 with two walks, one strikeout, one caught stealing, and threw out one base runner.

Obregon beat Mochis 2-0
LMP Official Site Post Game

Efren Navarro (former Memphis-Culiacan) started at first base and batted fifth.  0-for-3 and assisted in one double play.

Mexicali beat Culiacan 1-0
LMP Official Site Post Game

Friday's Games:
Navojoa (22-35) visits Obregon (38-19) @ 8:10 PM CT
Mexicali (27-30) visits Hermosillo (33-23) @ 7:30 PM PT
Mochis (28-30) visits Guasave (23-34) @ 7:30 PM PT
Monterrey (24-33) visits Culiacan (30-27) @ 7:35 PM MT
Jalisco (35-23) visits Mazatlan (26-32) @ 8:00 PM MT


Dominican League:

Yeison Medina (former Springfield-Estrellas) entered in the seventh and pitched to three batters.  He allowed one hit and no runs.  (g/f:1-0)(ir-s:3-2)

Jose Adolis Garcia (Memphis-Cibao) started in left field and batted third.  0-for-4 at the plate.

Cibao beat Estrellas 3-2
LIDOM Official Site Post Game

Edmundo Sosa (St. Louis-Cibaenas) started at shortstop and batted second.  0-for-4 with one walk and one strikeout.
Rangel Ravelo (St. Louis-Cibaenas) started at first base and batted third.  0-for-2 with two walks, one strikeout, and assisted in one double play.
Francisco Pena (former St. Louis-Cibaenas) started at catcher and batted ninth.  2-for-3 with one walk and grounded into one double play.
Alex Fagalde (Springfield-Cibaenas) started and pitched three innings.  He allowed three hits, no runs, threw one wild pitch, and struck one out.  (g/f:3-4)

Genesis Cabrera (St. Louis-Licey) started and pitched four innings.  He allowed three hits, no runs, one walk, hit one batter, threw one wild pitch, and struck two out.  (g/f:5-0)

Licey beat Cibaenas 3-1
LIDOM Official Site Post Game

Notes:
Edmundo Sosa (St. Louis-Cibaenas) has completed his contract with Cibaenas: LIDOM Official Site

Carlos Peguero (former Memphis-Cibao) and Jose Adolis Garcia (Memphis-Cibao) will not be available for the playoff draft: LIDOM Official Site

Lino Rivera (former Arkansas-Azucareros MGR) was elected LIDOM Manager of the Year: Azucareros Official Site

No Games Scheduled For Friday


Colombian League:

Notes:
Jose Almarante (former Memphis) has signed on to pitch for Monteria: Monteria Official Twitter


Venezuelan League:

Cesar Valera (former Palm Beach-Caribes) started at shortstop and batted third.  0-for-4 at the plate.
Gabriel Lino (former Memphis-Caribes) started at catcher and batted eighth.  0-for-4 with one strikeout.

Caribes beat Zulia 5-2
LVBP Official Site Post Game

Vicente Campos (former MiLB signing-Lara) entered in the sixth and pitched 1.1 innings.  He allowed one hit, no runs, and struck one out for the blown save (1).  (p-s:18-12)(g/f:2-1)(ir-s:2-2)

Luis Bandes (former Johnson City-La Guaira) started as designated hitter and batted fifth.  0-for-3 with one run, one walk, and one strikeout.
Edubray Ramos (former VSL-La Guaira) entered in the sixth and pitched one inning.  He allowed one hit, no runs, and struck one out for the winning decision (1-1).  (p-s:9-7)(g/f:1-0)
Kristhiam Linares (former Sprignfield-La Guaira) entered in the seventh and pitched to one batter.  He allowed no hits or runs, and struck one out for the hold (7).  (ir-s:1-0)

La Guaira beat Lara 5-2
LVBP Official Site Post Game

Notes:
Eliezer Alfonzo (former Peoria-Margarita) was given permission to be activated by Caribes and retire: El Emergente

Wilfredo Tovar (former Memphis-Caracas) officially signed with Minnesota and will have to leave the LVBP: El Emergente

Pedro Rodriguez (former MiLB signing-Lara) will be given a break from the closer role: El Emergente

Friday's Games:
Zulia (23-13) visits Caribes (19-20) @ 6:00 PM VET
Margarita (14-24) visits Caracas (15-19) @ 6:00 PM VET
Lara (19-17) visits Magallanes (16-19) @ 6:00 PM VET
La Guaira (23-13) visits Aragua (16-20) @ 6:00 PM VET


Puerto Rican League:

Anthony Garcia (former Memphis-Carolina) started in left field and batted third.  0-for-5 with one walk and three strikeouts.

Jonathan Rodriguez (former Memphis-Manati) started in right field and batted ninth.  2-for-5 with one strikeout and one caught stealing.

Manati beat Carolina 5-4 in 12 innings in game one of doubleheader

Anthony Garcia (former Memphis-Carolina) started as designated hitter and batted third.  1-for-3 with one strikeout.

Carolina beat Manatai 1-0 in game two of doubleheader
LBPRC Official Site Post Game

Yariel Gonzalez (Springfield-Mayaguez) started at first base and batted eighth.  2-for-5 with one two-out RBI and assisted in one double play.

Santurce beat Mayaguez 5-4 in 11 innings
LBPRC Official Site Post Game

Friday's Games:
Manati (10-14) visits Mayaguez (11-15) @ 9:15 PM AST
Carolina (15-10) visits Caguas (9-14) @ 9:15 PM AST


Nicaraguan League:

Ronald Medrano (former GCL-Leon) started and pitched 5.1 innings.  He allowed three hits, one earned run, five walks, threw two wild pitches, and struck five out for the winning decision (2-2).

Leon beat Rivas 4-1
LBPN Official Site Post Game

Edgard Montiel (former DSL-Chinandega) started and batted third.  0-for-2 with one walk and one strikeout.

Chinandega beat Boer 4-3 in 10 innings
LBPN Official Site Post Game

Friday's Games:
Chinandega (14-15) visits Boer (9-20) @ 6:00 PM
Leon (18-11) visits Rivas (17-12) @ 6:00 PM


Australian Baseball League:

Jeremy Martinez (former Memphis-Brisbane) started as designated hitter and batted fifth.  1-for-3 with one walk and one strikeout.

Canberra beat Brisbane 4-2

Mikey Reynolds (former Springfield-Adelaide) started at shortstop and batted fourth.  1-for-4 with one caught stealing.

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

Perth beat Adelaide 7-2

Saturday's Games:
Adelaide (10-7) visits Perth (12-5) for a doubleheader
Sydney (9-8) visits Auckland (8-9) for a doubleheader
Brisbane (7-11) visits Canberra (7-11)
Geelong-Korea (7-11) visits Melbourne (10-8)

Wednesday, November 6, 2019

Cardinals Winter League Notebook 11-6-19: Lino Rivera Sets LIDOM Record With 11 Straight Wins As Manager; Efren Navarro Singles, Doubles, & Drives In Two Runs; Arturo Reyes Strikes Out Five Over Three Scoreless Innings

Mexican Pacific League:

Justin Williams (Memphis-Mexicali) started in right field and batted third.  0-for-4 at the plate.
Xavier Scruggs (former St. Louis-Mexicali) started at first base and batted fifth.  1-for-4 with one home run, one RBI, one run, and two strikeouts.

Guasave beat Mexicali 2-1
LMP Official Site Post Game

Niko Vasquez (former Springfield-Monterrey) started at shortstop and batted sixth.  1-for-3 with one walk, two strikeouts, one fielding error, and assisted in one double play.

Irving Lopez (Springfield-Hermosillo) started at second base and batted seventh.  1-for-4 with one strikeout and assisted in one double play.

Hermosillo beat Monterrey 7-0
LMP Official Site Post Game

Alexis Wilson (Peoria-Culiacan) started at catcher and batted eighth.  1-for-2 with one RBI, one run, one sac fly, and assisted in one double play.

Mazatlan beat Culiacan 6-3
LMP Official Site Post Game

Notes:
Mexicali added Maikel Cleto (former St. Louis), released Trevor Megill (former 2014 draft selection), and traded Colin Walsh (former Springfield) to Hermosillo: Mexicali Official Site 

Wednesday's Games:
Navojoa (6-14) visits Obregon (12-9) @ 8:10 PM CT
Mexicali (7-14) visits Guasave (8-13) @ 7:30 PM MT
Jalisco (13-8) visits Mochis (13-8) @ 7:30 PM MT
Monterrey (8-13) visits Hermosillo (14-6) @ 7:30 PM MT
Culiacan (15-6) visits Mazatlan (8-13) @ 8:00 PM MT


Dominican League:

Stats:
Eliezer Alvarez (former Springfield-Escogido) has played in 11 games going 8-for-22 (.364) with one double, one triple, five RBIs, 11 total bases, two runs, two walks, three stolen bases, four strikeouts, .423 OBP, .500 SLG, and .923 OPS.
Edmundo Sosa (St. Louis-Cibaenas) has played in 16 games going 23-for-64 (.359) with five doubles, three home runs, ten RBIs, 37 total bases, 14 runs, three walks, two stolen bases, 13 strikeouts, .425 OBP, .578 SLG, and 1.003 OPS.
Alberto Triunfel (former Springfield-Escogido) has played in ten games going 2-for-6 (.333) with one double, three total bases, one run, three strikeouts, .333 OBP, .500 SLG, and .833 OPS.
Francisco Pena (former St. Louis-Cibaenas) has played in 11 games going 9-for-31 (.290) with three RBIs, nine total bases, one run, one walk, five strikeouts, .343 OBP, .290 SLG, and .633 OPS.
John Nogowski (Memphis-Cibaenas) has played in 18 games going 19-for-66 (.288) with one double, three home runs, 15 RBIs, 29 total bases, seven runs, 12 walks, nine strikeouts, .400 OBP, .439 SLG, and .839 OPS.
Alberto Rosario (former St. Louis-Estrellas) has played in five games going 3-for-12 (.250) with one double, one RBI, four total bases, one run, two strikeouts, .250 OBP, .333 SLG, and .583 OPS.
Magneuris Sierra (former St. Louis-Azucareros) has played in eight games going 5-for-22 (.227) with one RBI, five total bases, six runs, two stolen bases, three strikeouts, .261 OBP, .227 SLG, and .488 OPS.
Julio Rodriguez (Springfield-Escogido) has played in 13 games going 8-for-40 (.200) with two RBIs, eight total bases, two runs, two walks, nine strikeouts, .238 OBP, .200 SLG, and .438 OPS.
Rainel Rosario (former Springfield-Cibaenas) has played in nine games going 5-for-30 (.167) with one double, one home run, five RBIs, nine total bases, four runs, one walk, one stolen base, 12 strikeouts, .194 OBP, .300 SLG, and .494 OPS.
Yefri Perez (former MiLB signing-Cibaenas) has played in six games going 0-for-2 (.000) with two stolen bases, two strikeouts, and two caught stealing.
Audry Perez (former St. Louis-Escogido) has played in three games going 0-for-2 (.000)

Evan MacLane (former St. Louis-Estrellas) has made five starts posting a 1-1 record, 1.54 ERA, and 0.69 WHIP.  He's allowed 15 hits, four earned runs, three home runs, one walk, hit two batters, and struck 17 out over 23.1 innings.
Hunter Cervenka (former Memphis-Cibaenas) has made nine relief appearances posting a 0-0 record, 2.45 ERA, 1.09 WHIP, and two holds.  He's allowed four hits, two earned runs, four walks, and struck four out over 7.1 innings.
Raul Valdes (former St. Louis-Azucareros) has made five starts posting a 2-2 record, 2.60 ERA, and 1.27 WHIP.  He's allowed 22 hits, ten runs (eight earned), 13 walks, and struck 19 out over 27.2 innings.
Yeison Medina (former Springfield-Estrellas) has made eight relief appearances posting a 0-0 record, 11.57 ERA, 1.29 WHIP, and one hold.  He's allowed three hits, three earned runs, hit one batter, and struck two out over 2.1 innings.

Notes:
Rangel Ravelo (St. Louis-Cibaenas) is expected to join the team in the next couple days: Cibaenas Official Site

Lino Rivera (former Arkansas-Azucareros MGR) became the first manager in LIDOM history to win 11 straight in the regular and postseason: Azucareros Official Site

Wednesday's Games:
Estrellas (5-14) visits Licey (8-11) @ 7:15 PM AST
Cibao (9-10) visits Azucareros (12-7) @ 7:30 PM AST
Escogido (13-6) visits Cibaenas (10-9) @ 7:30 PM AST


Premier 12:

Curt Smith (former Springfield-Netherlands) started at first base and batted sixth.  0-for-2 with one walk and one strikeout.
J.C. Sulbaran (former Memphis-Netherlands) entered in the second and pitched one inning.  He allowed one hit and no runs.  (p-s:20-12)

Efren Navarro (former Memphis-Mexico) started in left field and batted third.  2-for-5 with one double, two RBIs, one run, and one strikeout.
Arturo Reyes (former Memphis-Mexico) started and pitched three innings.  He allowed one hit, no runs, two walks, and struck five out.  (p-s:56-33)
Fernando Salas (former St. Louis-Mexico) entered in the ninth and pitched one inning.  He allowed no hits or runs, and struck one out.  (p-s:9-8)

Mexico beat Netherlands 10-2
WBSC Official Site Post Game

Anthony Garcia (former Memphis-Puerto Rico) started in right field and batted fourth.  0-for-4 with one strikeout.
Ivan Maldonado (former MiLB tryout-Puerto Rico) entered in the sixth and pitched two innings.  He allowed one hit, no runs, and struck one out.  (p-s:26-15)

Japan beat Puerto Rico 4-0
WBSC Official Site Post Game

Miguel Socolovich (former St. Louis-Venezuela) entered in the seventh and pitched to four batters.  He allowed two hits, two earned runs, one walk, and struck one out for the losing decision.  (p-s:21-10)

Chinese Taipei beat Venezuela 3-0

Thursday's Games:
Venezuela (0-2) visits Puerto Rico (0-2) @ 12:00 PM
Australia (0-1) visits Cuba (0-1) @ 12:00 PM
Japan (2-0) visits Chinese Taipei (2-0) @ 6:30 PM
South Korea (1-0) visits Canada (1-0) @ 7:00 PM


Venezuelan League:

Nestor Molina (former MiLB signing-Lara) started and pitched five innings.  He allowed six hits, three earned runs, one walk, and struck three out for the winning decision (1-0).  (p-s:83-53)(g/f:4-5)
Vicente Campos (former MiLB signing-Lara) entered in the sixth and pitched one inning.  He allowed no hits or runs for the hold (1).  (p-s:10-6)(g/f:2-1)
Pedro Rodriguez (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:15-10)(g/f:2-0)

Lara beat Zulia 5-3
LVBP Official Site Post Game

Johny Celis (former MiLB tryout-Margarita) started at first base and batted sixth.  1-for-4 with one double, one strikeout, and assisted in one double play.
Anderson Gerdel (former Palm Beach-Margarita) entered in the third and pitched 3.1 innings.  He allowed three hits, one earned run, one walk, and struck two out.  (p-s:54-37)(g/f:1-6)(ir-s:1-0)

Hector Garcia (former Johnson City-Magallanes) started as designated hitter and batted second.  2-for-3 with one RBI, one sac fly, and one strikeout.
Ronny Cedeno (former MLB signing-Magallanes) started at second base and batted third.  2-for-4 with one double, one strikeout, and grounded into one double play.
Jorge Rondon (former St. Louis-Magallanes) entered in the eighth and pitched to three batters.  He allowed one hit, one earned run, and one walk for the blown save (1).  (p-s:13-8)(g/f:1-0)

Magallanes beat Margarita 3-2
LVBP Official Site Post Game

Kristhiam Linares (former Springfield-La Guaira) entered in the eighth and pitched one inning.  He allowed no hits or runs for the hold (1).  (p-s:17-11)(g/f:2-1)

Cesar Valera (former Palm Beach-Caribes) started in centerfield and batted eighth.  0-for-2 with two walks, one caught stealing/pickoff, and one outfield assist.

La Guaira beat Caribes 5-3
LVBP Official Site Post Game

Harold Arauz (former Memphis-Aragua) started and pitched two innings.  He allowed five hits, three earned runs, one walk, and struck one out.  (p-s:43-27)(g/f:2-1)

Aragua beat Caracas 6-3
LVBP Official Site Post Game

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


Colombian League (November 8, 2019):

Notes:
Jhon Torres (Johnson City-Sincelejo) and Dewin Perez (former Peoria-Sincelejo) are expected to play for Sincelejo this season: El Universal

Wednesday, November 21, 2018

Cardinals Winter League Notebook 11-21-18: Rangel Ravelo Singles Twice & Hits A Two-Run Homer; Ramon Urias Singles Twice & Drives In One Run; Fernando Salas & Jaime Garcia To Pitch In LMP

Mexican Pacific League:

Maikel Cleto (former St. Louis-Obregon) entered in the ninth and pitched one inning.  He allowed one hit, no runs, one walk, and struck two out.  (p-s:30-19)(g/f:1-1)

Daric Barton (former Peoria-Jalisco) started at first base and batted fifth.  0-for-4 with one strikeout and assisted in two double plays.
Kevin Medrano (former 2011 draft selection-Jalisco) started in left field and batted seventh.  1-for-4 with one double and two strikeouts.

Obregon beat Jalisco 10-4
LMP Official Site Post Game

Ramon Urias (Memphis-Mochis) started at second base and batted fourth.  2-for-4 with one RBI, one run, one sac fly, and one fielding error.

Mexicali beat Mochis 8-7
LMP Official Site Post Game

Cedric Hunter (former Memphis-Hermosillo) started in right field and batted fifth.  2-for-4 with one double and one strikeout.
Irving Lopez (Palm Beach-Hermosillo) entered late in the game as a pinch runner and scored one run.

Hermosillo beat Culiacan 4-3
LMP Official Site Post Game

Randy Arozarena (Memphis-Navojoa) started in left field and batted second.  0-for-3 with one run, one walk, one stolen base, and two strikeouts.

Navojoa beat Mazatlan 3-0
LMP Official Site Post Game

Notes:
Fernando Salas (former St. Louis-Hermosillo) and Jaime Garcia (former St. Louis-Hermosillo) are expected to join Hermosillo in the next couple days: Hermosillo Official Site

Wednesday's Games:
Obregon (16-17) visits Jalisco (15-18) @ 7:15 PM CST
Mexicali (16-16) visits Mochis (14-19) @ 7:30 PM MST
Culiacan (20-13) visits Hermosillo (17-16) @ 7:30 PM MST
Mazatlan (17-16) visits Navojoa (16-16) @ 7:30 PM MST


Venezuelan League:

Imeldo Diaz (State College-Margarita) started at shortstop and batted seventh.  1-for-4 with one strikeout, one fielding error, and assisted in one double play.

Rafael Ortega (former Memphis-Caribes) started in centerfield and batted leadoff.  1-for-4 with one two-out RBI and one run.
Cesar Valera (former Palm Beach-Caribes) started in left field and batted second.  0-for-2 with one run, one walk, and one hit by pitch.
Jose Godoy (Palm Beach-Caribes) entered late in the game at catcher.

Caribes beat Margarita 11-2
LVBP Official Site Post Game

Ronny Cedeno (former St. Louis signing-Magallanes) started at second base and batted second.  0-for-4 with one strikeout and assisted in one double play.

Ildemaro Vargas (former Springfield-Lara) started at second base and batted leadoff.  2-for-4 with one double and one run.
Rangel Ravelo (Memphis-Lara) started in left field and batted third.  3-for-4 with one home run, two RBIs, and one run.

Lara beat Magallanes 2-0
LVBP Official Site Post Game

Notes:
Rangel Ravelo (Memphis-Lara) is nearing the mark of 100 career RBIs in the LVBP, which would make him the sixth foreign player in Lara history to do so: Lider

Misael Siverio (Quintana Roo free agent-Navojoa) was robbed and delayed his arrival with Caribes: El Emergente

Williams Perez (MiLB signing-Lara) left the team for a family emergence: El Emergente

Wednesday's Games:
Zulia (15-17) visits La Guaira (13-19) @ 5:00 PM VST
Margarita (17-17) visits Caribes (14-19) @ 5:00 PM VST
Lara (22-12) visits Aragua (14-16) @ 6:00 PM VST
Caracas (17-15) visits Magallanes (18-15) @ 6:00 PM VST


Venezuelan Parallel League:

Carlos Talavera (former Johnson City-Aragua B) started at first base and batted third.  0-for-4 with one strikeout.

Boston beat Aragua B 4-1

Wednesday's Games:
Boston (14-5-2) visits Los Angeles (16-6-2) for a doubleheader beginning @ 10:00 AM VST
Aragua (11-13) visits Philadelphia (9-16-1) @ 10:00 AM VST


Dominican League:

Raul Valdes (former St. Louis-Azucareros) started and pitched six innings.  He allowed four hits, two earned runs, one home run, two walks, hit one batter, threw two wild pitches, and struck four out for the losing decision (3-3).  (g/f:4-9)

Robelys Reyes (former Springfield-Escogido) entered late in the game as a pinch runner and stole one base.
Dean Anna (former St. Louis-Escogido) started at third base and batted eighth.  0-for-3 with one walk.

Escogido beat Azucareros 2-1
LIDOM Official Site Post Game

Francisco Pena (St. Louis free agent-Cibaenas) started at catcher and batted eighth.  0-for-2 with one strikeout.
Eugenio Velez (former Memphis-Cibaenas) entered late in the game as a pinch hitter and batted eighth.  1-for-1 with one double and one run.

Estrellas beat Cibaenas 3-2
Bengaleses Post Game

Genesis Cabrera (Memphis-Licey) entered in the eighth and pitched to one batter.  He allowed no hits or runs for the hold (7).  (ir-s:1-0)

Licey beat Cibao 3-2
Bengaleses Post Game

Notes:
The reason Lino Rivera (former Arkansas) left Cibaenas was due to difference of opinions with upper management: Listin Diario

Wednesday's Games:
Cibao (14-16) visits Licey (15-15) @ 6:15 PM AST
Escogido (16-14) visits Azucareros (14-16) @ 6:30 PM AST
Estrellas (17-13) visits Cibaenas (14-16) @ 7:00 PM AST


Colombian League:

Ramon Ulacio (former GCL-Monteria) entered in the seventh and pitched to six batters.  He allowed three hits, three earned runs, and struck one out.  (p-s:19-13)(g/f:2-0)

Barranquilla beat Monteria 7-0
LCBP Official Site Post Game

Wednesday's Games:
Monteria (3-9) visits Barranquilla (10-3) @ 7:00 PM
Cartagena (4-8) visits Sincelejo (8-5) @ 7:00 PM


Puerto Rican League:

Jonathan Rodriguez (former Memphis-Caguas) started as designated hitter and batted sixth.  0-for-3 with one two-out RBI, one run, two walks, and one strikeout.

Santurce beat Caguas 15-5
LBPRC Official Site Post Game

Wednesday's Games:
Carolina (1-4) visits Caguas (3-2) @ 12:10 PM AST
Mayaguez (3-1) visits Santurce (2-3) @ 1:10 PM AST

Tuesday, November 20, 2018

Cardinals Winter League Notebook 11-20-18: John Nogowski Hit .256 With Two Doubles, One Home Run, & Nine RBIs In LMP; Matt Pearce Strikes Out One Over Three Scoreless Innings; Lino Rivera Leaves LIDOM MGR Position

Arizona Fall League:

Notes:
Evan Kruczynski (Springfield-Surprise) and Andy Young (Memphis-Surprise) were named breakout prospects: MLB Official Site


Mexican Pacific League:

Stats:
Iker Franco (former Springfield-Obregon) has played in six games going 6-for-17 (.353) with one double, two home runs, seven RBIs, 13 total bases, four runs, one walk, one strikeout, .389 OBP, .765 SLG, and 1.154 OPS.
Ramon Urias (Memphis-Mochis) has played in 32 games going 36-for-110 (.327) with five doubles, four home runs, 19 RBIs, 53 total bases, 19 runs, 25 walks, four stolen bases, 25 strikeouts, two caught stealing, .460 OBP, .482 SLG, and .942 OPS.
Kevin Medrano (former 2011 draft selection-Jalisco) has played in 28 games going 25-for-83 (.301) with eight doubles, one home run, 11 RBIs, 36 total bases, 17 runs, eight walks, two stolen bases, 17 strikeouts, two caught stealing, .370 OBP, .434 SLG, and .803 OPS.
Randy Arozarena (Memphis-Navojoa) has played in three games going 3-for-10 (.300) with one double, four total bases, two runs, two walks, two stolen bases, four strikeouts, .462 OBP, .400 SLG, and .862 OPS.
Cedric Hunter (former Memphis-Hermosillo) has played in 24 games going 28-for-98 (.298) with five doubles, one home run, 13 RBIs, 36 total bases, 11 runs, seven walks, two stolen bases, 11 strikeouts, two caught stealing, .346 OBP, .383 SLG, and .729 OPS.
Niko Vasquez (former Springfield-Jalisco) has played in 26 games going 23-for-89 (.258) with five doubles, four home runs, nine RBIs, 40 total bases, 15 runs, nine walks, 21 strikeouts, .333 OBP, .449 SLG, and .783 OPS.
John Nogowski (Springfield-Obregon) has played in 22 games going 21-for-82 (.256) with two doubles, one home run, nine RBIs, 26 total bases, three runs, seven walks, one stolen base, 13 strikeouts, three caught stealing, .319 OBP, .317 SLG, and .636 OPS.
Daric Barton (former Peoria-Jalisco) has played in 22 games going 16-for-66 (.242) with three doubles, three home runs, seven RBIs, 28 total bases, 11 runs, 18 walks, 15 strikeouts, .419 OBP, .424 SLG, and .843 OPS.
Alexis Wilson (State College-Culiacan) has played in 17 games going 8-for-39 (.205) with three doubles, four RBIs, 11 total bases, three runs, three walks, five strikeouts, .289 OBP, .282 SLG, and .571 OPS.
Irving Lopez (Palm Beach-Hermosillo) has played in 11 games going 1-for-6 (.167) with one total bases, one run, one walk, two strikeouts, .375 OBP, .167 SLG, and .542 OPS.

Maikel Cleto (former St. Louis-Obregon) has made five relief appearances posting a 0-0 record, 0.00 ERA, and 1.11 WHIP.  He's allowed one hit, no runs, six walks, and struck six out over 6.1 innings.
Arturo Reyes (Memphis-Hermosillo) has made seven starts posting a 1-3 record, 2.43 ERA, and 1.14 WHIP.  He's allowed 29 hits, 13 runs (ten earned), 13 walks, hit four batters, and struck 29 out over 37 innings.

Tuesday's Games:
Obregon (15-17) visits Jalisco (15-17) @ 7:15 PM CST
Mexicali (15-16) visits Mochis (14-18) @ 7:30 PM MST
Culiacan (20-12) visits Hermosillo (16-16) @ 7:30 PM MST
Mazaltan (17-15) visits Navojoa (15-16) @ 7:30 PM MST


Venezuelan League:

Jose Martinez (St. Louis-La Guaira) started at first base and batted fourth.  1-for-4 with one double, one strikeout, and assisted in one double play.

Wilfredo Tovar (former Memphis-Caracas) started at shortstop and batted second.  1-for-5 with one RBI, one run, one strikeout, and assisted in one double play.
Leobaldo Pina (former Springfield-Caracas) entered late in the game at third base and batted third.  0-for-1 at the plate.
Matt Pearce (Springfield-Caracas) started and pitched three innings.  He allowed two hits, no runs, two walks, and struck one out.  (p-s:49-29)(g/f:4-2)

Caracas beat La Guaira 9-0
LVBP Official Site Post Game

Notes:
Williams Perez (MiLB signing-Lara) received votes for Player of the Week: LVBP Official Site

Tuesday's Games:
Margarita (17-16) visits Caribes (13-19) @ 5:00 PM VST
Magallanes (18-14) visits Lara (21-12) @ 6:00 PM VST


Dominican League:

Notes:
Lino Rivera (former Arkansas) left as manager of Cibaenas: El Caribe

Tuesday's Games:
Azucareros (14-15) visits Escogido (15-14) @ 6:15 PM AST
Cibaenas (14-15) visits Estrellas (16-13) @ 6:30 PM AST
Licey (14-15) visits Cibao (14-15) @ 6:30 PM AST


Colombian League:

Tuesday's Games:
Monteria (3-8) visits Barranquilla (9-3) @ 7:00 PM
Cartagena (4-7) visits Sincelejo (7-5) @ 7:00 PM


Australian Baseball League:

Stats:
Mikey Reynolds (former Springfield-Adelaide) has played in four games going 4-for-15 (.267) with two doubles, two RBIs, six total bases, two runs, three stolen bases, three strikeouts, .267 OBP, .400 SLG, and .667 OPS.
Pete Kozma (former St. Louis-Perth) has played in four games going 1-for-18 (.056) with one home run, two RBIs, four total bases, two runs, one walk, one strikeout, .105 OBP, .222 SLG, and .327 OPS.

Kurt Heyer (former Memphis-Adelaide) has made one start posting a 0-1 record, 10.80 ERA, and 3.00 WHIP.  He's allowed seven hits, four earned runs, two home runs, three walks, and struck three out over 3.1 innings.
Ross Vance (former Springfield-Auckland) has made one relief appearance posting a 0-0 record, 13.50 ERA, and 3.00 WHIP.  He's allowed one hit, two earned runs, three walks, and struck one out over 1.1 innings.


Puerto Rican League:

Tuesday's Games:
Santurce (1-2) visits Caguas (3-1) @ 5:10 PMA ST