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Showing posts with label Mikey Reynolds. 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

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

Friday, January 31, 2020

Cardinals Winter League Notebook 1-31-2020: Efren Navarro Hits A Two-Run Homer; Jeremy Hazelbaker Singles Twice & Drives In One Run; Edmundo Sosa & Kim Kwang-Hyun Updates

Mexican Pacific League Championship:

Efren Navarro (former Memphis-Culiacan) started in left field and batted sixth.  1-for-4 with one home run, two two-out RBIs, and one run.

Culiacan beat Mazatlan 11-0
LMP Official Site Post Game
Culiacan won the series four games to three


Australian Baseball League Playoffs:

Mikey Reynolds (former Springfield-Adelaide) started at shortstop and batted second.  0-for-5 with one strikeout.
Jeremy Hazaelbaker (former St. Louis-Adelaide) started in left field and batted third.  2-for-3 with one RBI, two runs, and one strikeout.

Canberra beat Adelaide 7-6 in 10 innings

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


Nicaraguan League:

Notes:
Edgard Montiel (former DSL-Boer) was named team captain: La Prensa

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


Caribbean Series (February 1, 2020):

Notes:
Efren Navarro (former Memphis-Culiacan) is not attending the Caribbean Series: AlBat

Hiram Bithorn Stadium has been reconditioned: El Vocero

Edmundo Sosa (St. Louis-Metro) was given permission to play for Chiriqui in the series: Extra Innings UK Twitter


MLB Spring Training:

Notes:
Kim Kwang-Hyun (St. Louis signing) talks about his mindset heading into his first MLB spring training: Korea Joongang Daily


Korean Baseball Organization:

Notes:
Odrisamer Despaigne (KT) is aiming to be a 20-game winning pitcher: Pelota Cubana Blog

Monday, January 27, 2020

Cardinals Winter League Noterbook 1-27-2020: Shane Robinson Hits .317 With One Home Run & Five RBIs In 15 ABL Games; Evan MacLane Strikes Out Two & Allows One Run Over Four & A Third Innings; Vicente Campos Strikes Out Two Of Three Batters Faced For The Hold

Mexican Pacific League Championship:

Efren Navarro (former Memphis-Culiacan) started in left field and batted sixth.  0-for-3 at the plate.

Mazatlan beat Culiacan 3-0
LMP Official Site Post Game

Monday's Game:
Culiacan (2-2) visits Mazatlan (2-2) @ 8:00 PM MT


Dominican League Championship:

Donovan Solano (former Memphis-Licey) started at third base and batted seventh.  1-for-4 with one strikeout.
Evan MacLane (former St. Louis-Licey) started and pitched 4.1 innings.  He allowed five hits, one earned run, one home run, one walk, and struck two out.  (g/f:5-2)

Licey beat Azucareros 5-1
LIDOM Official Site Post Game

Monday's Finale:
Licey (3-3) visits Azucareros (3-3) @ 7:30 PM AST


Venezuelan League Championship:

Cesar Valera (former Palm Beach-Caribes) started at second base and moved to shortstop, batting second.  1-for-5 with one run, one strikeout, and assisted in one double play.
Gabriel Lino (former Memphis-Caribes) started at catcher and batted ninth.  0-for-3 with one RBI, one sac fly, and one strikeout.
Liarvis Breto (MiLB signing-Caribes) entered in the sixth and pitched to four batters.  He allowed two hits, two earned runs, and struck one out.  (p-s:13-8)(g/f:1-0)

Vicente Campos (former MiLB signing-Lara) entered in the seventh and pitched one inning.  He allowed no hits or runs, and struck two out for the hold (2).  (p-s:14-11)(g/f:1-0)
Pedro Rodriguez (former MiLB signing-Lara) entered in the ninth and pitched to three batters.  He allowed two hits, two runs (one earned), and one home run.  (p-s:20-12)

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

Notes:
Arizona pulled Ildemaro Vargas (former Springfield-Lara) from further play: LVBP Official Site

Monday's Game:
Caribes (3-3) visits Lara (3-3) @ 6:00 PM VET


Australian Baseball League:

Final Regular Season Stats:
Shane Robinson (former St. Louis-Melbourne) played in 15 games going 19-for-60 (.317) with one double, one home run, five RBIs, 23 total bases, 13 runs, five walks, two stolen bases, four strikeouts, .369 OBP, .383 SLG, and .753 OPS.
Jeremy Martinez (former Memphis-Brisbane) played in 33 games going 30-for-97 (.309) with five doubles, six home runs, 16 RBIs, 53 total bases, 19 runs, 20 walks, 11 strikeouts, .433 OBP, .546 SLG, and .980 OPS.
Mikey Reynolds (former Springfield-Adelaide) played in 35 games going 32-for-138 (.232) with five doubles, five RBIs, 37 total bases, 14 runs, 12 walks, ten stolen bases, 21 strikeouts, five caught stealing, .289 OBP, .268 SLG, and .558 OPS.
Pete Kozma (former St. Louis-Perth) played in 40 games going 34-for-152 (.224) with three doubles, three home runs, 19 RBIs, 46 total bases, 19 runs, 11 walks, six stolen bases, 21 strikeouts, three caught stealing, .277 OBP, .303 SLG, and .580 OPS.
Jeremy Hazaelbaker (former St. Louis-Adelaide) played in 12 games going 7-for-41 (.171) with two doubles, three RBIs, nine total bases, ten runs, eight walks, three stolen bases, 11 strikeouts, one caught stealing, .346 OBP, .220 SLG, and .566 OPS.

Dustin Beggs (former 2014 draft selection-Adelaide) made six starts posting a 3-2 record, 4.99 ERA, and 2.05 WHIP.  He allowed 35 hits, 20 runs (17 earned), four home runs, seven walks, hit one batter, and struck 35 out over 30.2 innings.

Tuesday's Game:
Perth (0-0) visit Canberra (0-0)

Sunday, January 26, 2020

Cardinals Winter League Notebook 1-26-2020: Jeremy Hazelbaker & Mikey Reynolds Each Single, Walk, & Drive In One Run; Efren Navarro Collects Two Singles & One Double; Jeremy Martinez Walks Twice

Cuban League:

Notes:
Luis Dannys Morales (Sancti Spiritus) is considered to be one of the top up and coming prospects in Cuba.  He struck out 18 over seven and two-thirds innings in one start: Pelota Cubana Blog

Cuba is expecting to export more players this spring and summer than before: Pelota Cubana Blog

The champion Matanzas will travel to Nicaragua for a four game series since they were not included in the Caribbean Series: Pelota Cubana Blog


Mexican Pacific League Championship:

Efren Navarro (former Memphis-Culiacan) started in left field and batted sixth.  3-for-4 with one double.

Mazatlan beat Culiacan 7-0
LMP Official Site Post Game

Sunday's Game:
Culiacan (2-1) visits Mazatlan (1-2) @ 6:00 PM MT


Dominican League Championship:

Sunday's Game:
Azucareros (3-2) visits Licey (2-3) @ 5:00 PM AST


Venezuelan League Championship:

Notes:
The league is having issues securing visas for players to attend the Caribbean Series: El Emergente

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


Australian Baseball League:

Jeremy Martinez (former Memphis-Brisbane) started at catcher and batted third.  0-for-2 with two walks.

Auckland beat Brisbane 4-3

Mikey Reynolds (former Springfield-Adelaide) started at shortstop and batted second.  1-for-3 with one RBI, one walk, one strikeout, and assisted in two double plays.
Jeremy Hazelbaker (former St. Louis-Adelaide) started as designated hitter and batted third.  1-for-4 with one RBI, one run, one walk, and two stolen bases.

Adelaide beat Goolong-Korea 6-5

Playoffs Begin On Tuesday


Nicaraguan League (January 31, 2020):

Notes:
Edgard Montiel (former DSL-Boer) has a total of 897 career hits in the spring/summer league: La Prensa


World Baseball Classic (March 20, 2020):

Notes:
Fidencio Flores (former GCL-Boer) and Edgard Montiel (former DSL-Boer) are listed on the Nicaraguan roster: La Prensa

Saturday, January 25, 2020

Cardinals Winter League Notebook 1-25-2020: Francisco Pena Awarded Gold Glove In LIDOM; Vicente Campos Strikes Out One Over One & A Third Hitless/Scoreless Innings; Donovan Solano & Gabriel Lino Each Drive In One Run

Cuban League:

Notes:
Frederich Cepeda (Sancti Spiritus) will play for Campeche during 2020 LMB season: Pelota Cubana Blog


Mexican Pacific League Championship:

Saturday's Game:
Culiacan (2-0) visits Mazatlan (0-2) @ 6:00 PM MT


Dominican League Championship:

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

Azucareros beat Licey 3-1
LIDOM Official Site Post Game

Notes:
Donovan Solano (former Memphis-Licey) talks about the game from Thursday: Licey Official Site

Francisco Pena (former St. Louis-Cibaenas) won the Gold Glove award for catcher: Cibaenas Official Site

No Game Scheduled For Saturday


Venezuelan League Championship:

Ildemaro Vargas (former Springfield-Lara) started at second base and batted second.  1-for-4 at the plate.
Vicente Campos (former MiLB signing-Lara) entered in the sixth and pitched 1.1 innings.  He allowed no hits or runs, threw one wild pitch, and struck one out.  (p-s:14-10)(g/f:3-0)

Cesar Valera (former Palm Beach-Caribes) started at second base and batted fifth.  0-for-3 with one walk, one strikeout, one fielding error, and assisted in five double plays.
Gabriel Lino (former Memphis-Caribes) started at catcher and batted ninth.  0-for-3 with one RBI and one strikeout.

Caribes beat Lara 3-2
LVBP Official Site Post Game

Notes:
Cesar Valera (former Palm Beach-Caribes) has become a very important versatile player for the team: LVBP Official Site

No Game Scheduled For Saturday


Puerto Rican League:

Notes:
Yadier Molina (St. Louis-Carolina) spoke out against protesters who vandalized during during Friday's marches: Primera Hora and El Vocero

A parade to celebrate the Santurce champions will be held today in San Juan: Primera Hora


Austrailan Baseball League:

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

Pete Kozma (former St. Louis-Perth) started at shortstop and batted seventh.  0-for-1 with one walk and assisted in one double play.

Melbourne beat Perth 9-0 in game one of doubleheader

Pete Kozma (former St. Louis-Perth) entered late in the game as a pinch hitter and batted sixth.  0-for-1 at the plate.

Perth beat Melbourne 7-6 in 10 innings in game two of doubleheader

Mikey Reynolds (former Springfield-Adelaide) started at shortstop and batted second.  2-for-4 with one double, one run, one walk, one strikeout, and one caught stealing/pickoff.
Jeremy Hazelbaker (former St. Louis-Adelaide) started in left field and batted third.  0-for-4 with one run, one walk, one stolen base, and one strikeout.

Adeliade beat Geelong-Korea 13-0

Sunday's Games:
Brisbane (18-19) visits Auckland (20-18)
Geelong-Korea (11-28) visits Adelaide (23-12)
Canberra (17-16) visits Sydney (15-23)

Friday, January 24, 2020

Cardinals Winter League Notebook 1-24-2020: Yadier Molina Helps Lead Peacful Protests In Puerto Rico; Nestor Molina Strikes Out Three & Allows One Run Over Six Innings For The Win; Jeremy Martinez Drives In Two Runs

Mexican Pacific League Championship:

Efren Navarro (former Memphis-Hermosillo) started in left field and batted fifth.  1-for-3 with one double.

Culiacan beat Mazatlan 4-3
LMP Official Site Post Game

No Game Scheduled For Friday


Dominican League Championship:

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

Licey beat Azucareros 6-2
LIDOM Official Site Post Game

Notes:
Raul Valdes (former St. Louis-Azucareros) has been dealing with health issues but has been given the green light to start game five: Azucareros Official Site

Friday's Game:
Licey (2-2) visits Azucareros (2-2) @ 7:30 PM AST


Venezuelan League Championship:

Ildemaro Vargas (former Springfield-Lara) started at second base and batted second.  3-for-4 with one double, one two-out RBI, one run, one sacrifice, and assisted in one double play.
Nestor Molina (former MiLB signing-Lara) started and pitched six innings.  He allowed two hits, one earned run, one home run, one walk, and struck three out for the winning decision (1-0).  (p-s:84-48)(g/f:6-5)
Vicente Campos (former MiLB signing-Lara) entered in the seventh and pitched one inning.  He allowed no hits or runs for the hold (1).  (p-s:6-5)(g/f:2-1)
Pedro Rodriguez (former MiLB signing-Lara) entered in the eighth and pitched 1.2 innings.  He allowed one hit, no runs, and struck one out for the save (1).  (p-s:25-15)(g/f:2-0)(ir-s:3-0)

Cesar Valera (former Palm Beach-Caribes) started at second base and batted fifth.  0-for-4 with one ground into double play.
Gabriel Lino (former Memphis-Caribes) started at catcher and batted ninth.  0-for-2 with one walk.
Liarvis Breto (MiLB signing-Caribes) entered in the seventh and pitched to four batters.  He allowed two hits, one earned run, and struck one out.  (p-s:15-9)

Lara beat Caribes 5-1
LVBP Official Site Post Game

Friday's Game:
Lara (2-2) visits Caribes (2-2) @ 6:00 PM VET


Puerto Rican League:

Notes:
Yadier Molina (St. Louis-Carolina) called for peaceful protests over government officials handling of the hurricanes aftermath: Primera Hora

Yadier Molina (St. Louis-Carolina) will help lead protests in Puerto Rico: Primera Hora and El Vocero


Australian Baseball League:

Jeremy Martinez (former Memphis-Brisbane) started at catcher and batted third.  0-for-4 with two RBIs, one run, and one passed ball.

Brisbane beat Auckland 12-6

Mikey Reynolds (former Springfield-Adelaide) started at shortstop and batted second.  2-for-5 with one two-out RBI, one walk, and one caught stealing.
Jeremy Hazelbaker (former St. Louis-Adelaide) started in left field and batted third.  0-for-1 with one two-out RBI, three runs, and four walks.

Adelaide beat Geelong-Korea 12-5

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

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

Perth beat Melbourne 8-2

Saturday's Games:
Melbourne (22-16) visits Perth (22-16) for a doubleheader
Brisbane (18-18) visits Auckland (19-18)
Canberra (17-15) visits Sydney (14-23)
Geelong-Korea (11-27) visits Adelaide (22-12)


World Baseball Classic (March 20, 2020):

Notes:
Nestor Molina (former MiLB signing-Lara), Williams Perez (Springfield free agent-Lara), Liarvis Breto (MiLB signing-Caribes), Jorge Rondon (former St. Louis-Magallanes), Jose Godoy (Memphis free agent-Caribes), Cesar Valera (former Palm Beach-Caribes), and Rafael Ortega (former Memphis-Caribes) are all names listed in possible Venezuelan roster: El Emergente

Thursday, January 23, 2020

Cardinals Winter League Notebook 1-23-2020: Larry Walker Played In LMP During Hall Of Fame Career; Cesar Valera Singles, Walks, & Drives In Two Runs; Efren Navarro Doubles, Walks, & Hits A Solo Home Run

Cuban League:

Notes:
Lazaro Blanco (Granma) has signed with Saltillo in the LMB: Pelota Cubana Blog

Alfredo Despaigne (Granma) signed with Softbank and Raidel Martinez (Pinar del Rio) with Chunichi: Pelota Cubana Blog


Mexican Pacific League Championship:

Efren Navarro (former Memphis-Culiacan) started in left field and batted sixth.  2-for-3 with one double, one home run, one RBI, two runs, one walk, and one strikeout.

Culiacan beat Mazatlan 6-2
LMP Official Site Post Game

Notes:
Larry Walker (former St. Louis) played for Hermosillo during the 1987-88 season and left early due to leg injury which ended up causing him to miss the entire 1988 year: Hermosillo Official Site

Thursday's Game:
Mazatlan (0-1) visits Culiacan (1-0) @ 7:35 PM MT


Dominican League Championship:

Notes:
Donovan Solano (former Memphis-Licey) has been dealing with discomfort in his knee: Licey Official Twitter

Thursday's Game:
Azucareros (2-1) visits Licey (1-2) @ 7:15 PM AST


Venezuelan League Championship:

Ildemaro Vargas (former Springfield-Lara) started at second base and batted leadoff.  0-for-3 with one walk and assisted in one double play.
Williams Perez (Springfield free agent-Lara) started and pitched five innings.  He allowed seven hits, four runs (three earned), and struck five out for the losing decision (0-1).  (p-s:90-58)(g/f:8-0)
Pedro Rodriguez (former MiLB signing-Lara) entered in the eighth and pitched one inning.  He allowed no hits or runs, and two walks.  (p-s:20-9)(g/f:2-0)

Cesar Valera (former Palm Beach-Caribes) started at second base and batted fifth.  1-for-3 with two two-out RBIs, one run, one walk, and assisted in one double play.
Gabriel Lino (former Memphis-Caribes) started at catcher and batted ninth.  0-for-3 with two strikeouts.

Caribes beat Lara 5-1
LVBP Official Site Post Game

Notes:
Caribes is looking to Cesar Valera (former Palm Beach-Caribes) to fill an important role on the team: El Emergente

Rafael Ortega (former Memphis-Caribes) will no longer be joining Caribes for the championship: El Emergente

Thursday's Game:
Lara (1-2) visits Caribes (2-1) @ 6:00 PM VET


Australian Baseball League:

Jeremy Martinez (former Memphis-Brisbane) started at catcher and batted third.  0-for-5 with one strikeout, grounded into one double play, and allowed one stolen base.

Brisbane beat Auckland 10-0

Mikey Reynolds (former Springfield-Adelaide) started at shortstop and batted second.  2-for-5 with one double and one RBI.
Jeremy Hazelbaker (former St. Louis-Adelaide) started in left field and batted third.  0-for-4 with two runs, one walk, and two strikeouts.

Adelaide beat Geelong-Korea 10-8

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

Pete Kozma (former St. Louis-Perth) started at shortstop and batted sixth.  0-for-3 with one walk and assisted in one double play.

Melbourne beat Perth 4-2

Friday's Games:
Brisbane (17-18) visits Auckland (19-17)
Canberra (16-15) visits Sydney (14-22)
Geelong-Korea (11-26) visits Adelaide (21-12)
Melbourne (22-15) visits Perth (21-16)


Nicaraguan League (January 31, 2020):

Notes:
Fidencio Flores (former GCL-Leon) is listed on the roster for the spring/summer: La Prensa


Caribbean Series (February 1, 2020):

Notes:
Hector Hernandez (former Palm Beach-Santurce) will be on the roster for Santurce heading to the series: LBPRC Official Site

Edmundo Sosa (St. Louis-Metro) did not receive permission to play for Chiriqui: Panama America

Harold Arauz (former Memphis-Chiriqui) and Wilfredo Pereira (Peoria-Chiriqui) are both listed in the Chiriqui roster: TV Max Deportes

Pedro Echemendia (former Memphis-Caguas) will pitch for Monteria in the series: Pelota Cubana Blog

Sunday, January 19, 2020

Cardinals Winter League Notebook 1-19-2020: Hector Hernandez Strikes Out One, Induces 12 Ground Outs, & Allows One Run Over Five & Two-Thirds Innings For The Win; Rangel Ravelo Singles, Walks Twice, & Drives In One Run; Yariel Gonzalez Knocks In One Run

Mexican Pacific League Semifinals:

Sunday's Games:
Mochis (2-3) visits Culiacan (3-2) @ 5:05 PM MT
Mazatlan (2-3) visits Obregon (3-2) @ 6:10 PM CT


Dominican League Semifinals:

Rangel Ravelo (St. Louis-Cibaenas) started at first base and batted third.  1-for-4 with one RBI, one run, two walks, and one hit by pitch.
Francisco Pena (former St. Louis-Cibaenas) started at catcher and batted eighth.  1-for-4 at the plate.
Yefri Perez (former MiLB signing-Cibaenas) entered late in the game as a pinch runner, stole one base, and scored.

Donovan Solano (former Memphis-Licey) started at third base and batted seventh.  2-for-5 with one double and one hit by pitch.

Licey beat Cibaenas 6-5 in 13 innings
LIDOM Official Site Post Game

Notes:
Rangel Ravelo (St. Louis-Cibaenas) will not be available for the LIDOM championship draft: Listin Diario

No Games Scheduled For Sunday


Venezuelan League Championship:

Sunday's Game:
Caribes (0-0) visits Lara (0-0) @ 6:00 PM VET


Puerto Rican League Championship:

Hector Hernandez (former Palm Beach-Santurce) started and pitched 5.2 innings.  He allowed two hits, one earned run, four walks, and struck one out for the winning decision (1-0).  (g/f:12-1)

Yariel Gonzalez (Springfield-Mayaguez) started in right field and moved to third base, batting ninth.  0-for-3 with one RBI, one sac fly, one strikeout, and assisted in one double play.

Santurce beat Mayaguez 4-3
LBPRC Official Site Post Game

Notes:
Yadier Molina (St. Louis-Carolina) posted on social media on the found storage of water from Hurricane Maria: Primera Hora

No Game Scheduled For Sunday


Australian Baseball League:

Mikey Reynolds (former Springfield-Adelaide) started at shortstop and batted second.  1-for-4 with one two-out RBI and assisted in one double play.
Jeremy Hazelbaker (former St. Louis-Adelaide) started in right field and batted third.  2-for-3 with one pickoff.

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

Melbourne beat Adelaide 2-1

Pete Kozma (former St. Louis-Perth) started at shortstop and batted sixth.  0-for-5 with one run and two strikeouts.

Geelong-Korea beat Perth 10-8 in 10 innings

No Games Scheduled Until Thursday

Friday, January 17, 2020

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

Mexican Pacific League Semifinals:

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

Mochis beat Culiacan 4-0
LMP Official Site Post Game

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


Dominican League Round Robin:

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

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

Cibaenas beat Escogido 9-5
LIDOM Official Site Post Game

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

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


Colombian League Championship:

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

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

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

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


Venezuelan League Semifinals:

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

Lara beat Zulia 8-2
LVBP Official Site Post Game

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

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

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

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


Puerto Rican League Championship:

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

Mayaguez beat Santurce 9-2
LBPRC Official Site Post Game

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


Australian Baseball League:

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

Perth beat Geelong-Korea 7-2

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

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

Melbourne beat Adelaide 7-5

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

Sydney beat Brisbane 4-3

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

Sunday, January 12, 2020

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

Mexican Pacific League Semifinals:

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


Dominican League Round Robin:

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


Colombian League Championship:

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

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


Venezuelan League Playoffs:

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

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

Caribes beat Magallanes 2-0
LVBP Official Site Post Game

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

No Games Scheduled For Sunday


Puerto Rican League Playoffs:

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


Nicaraguan League Championship:

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

Leon beat Chinandega 16-4
LBPN Official Site Post Game

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


Australian Baseball League:

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

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

Adelaide beat Perth 6-5

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

Melbourne beat Geelong-Korea 13-3

No Games Scheduled Until Thursday


Caribbean Series (February 1, 2020):

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

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

Friday, January 10, 2020

Cardinals Winter League Notebook 1-10-2020: Francisco Pena Singles Twice & Hits A Solo Home Run; Ramon Urias Singles, Doubles, Walks, & Drives In One Run; Rangel Ravelo Singles Twice, Knocks In One Run, & Headed To KBO

Mexican Pacific League Playoffs:

Ramon Urias (Memphis-Mochis) started at shortstop and batted third.  2-for-3 with one double, one RBI, two runs, and one walk.


Irving Lopez (Springfield-Hermosillo) started at shortstop and batted eighth.  0-for-2 at the plate.
Fernando Salas (former St. Louis-Hermosillo) entered in the ninth and pitched one inning.  He allowed one hit and no runs.  (p-s:11-8)(g/f:2-1)

Mazatlan beat Hermosillo 1-0
LMP Official Site Post Game

Friday's Game:
Mochis (3-3) visits Jalisco (3-3) @ 8:00 PM CT


Dominican League Round Robin:

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


Donovan Solano (former Memphis-Licey) started at third base and batted second.  2-for-4 and assisted in one double play.
Evan MacLane (former St. Louis-Licey) started and pitched four innings.  He allowed six hits, four earned runs, three home runs, hit one batter, and struck two out for the losing decision (1-1).  (g/f:5-2)

Rangel Ravelo (St. Louis-Cibaenas) started at first base and batted third.  2-for-4 with one RBI and assisted in three double plays.
Francisco Pena (former St. Louis-Cibaenas) started at catcher and batted eighth.  3-for-4 with one home run, one two-out RBI, and one run.

Cibaenas beat Licey 6-0
LIDOM Official Site Post Game

Notes:
Rangel Ravelo (St. Louis-Cibaenas) is headed to KBO and will continue to play for Cibaenas: Cibaenas Official Site

Friday's Games:
Cibaenas (5-8) visits Licey (7-6) @ 7:15 PM AST
Escogido (5-8) visits Azucareros (9-4) @ 7:30 PM AST


Venezuelan League Playoffs:

Stats:
Cesar Valera (former Palm Beach-Caribes) has played in five games going 8-for-19 (.421) with one double, one triple, 11 total bases, two runs, one walk, three strikeouts, .476 OBP, .579 SLG, and 1.055 OPS.
Ildemaro Vargas (former Springfield-Lara) has played in two games going 3-for-9 (.333) with three total bases, one walk, one strikeout, one caught stealing, .400 OBP, .333 SLG, and .733 OPS.
Gabriel Lino (former Memphis-Caribes) has played in four games going 4-for-13 (.308) with one triple, two RBIs, six total bases, two runs, one walk, four strikeouts, .400 OBP, .462 SLG, and .862 OPS.
Ronny Cedeno (former MLB signing-Magallanes) has played in five games going 6-for-20 (.300) with one triple, three RBIs, eight total bases, two runs, one walk, four strikeouts, one caught stealing, .333 OBP, .400 SLG, and .733 OPS.
Wilfredo Tovar (former Memphis-Caracas) has played in five games going 4-for-21 (.190) with two RBIs, four total bases, one run, one stolen base, two strikeouts, .190 OBP, .190 SLG, and .381 OPS.
Oscar Hernandez (MiLB signing-Magallanes) has played in three games going 1-for-7 (.143) with one double, one RBI, two total bases, .143 OBP, .286 SLG, and .429 OPS.
Jose Garcia (former Memphis-Caracas) has played in two games going 0-for-1 (.000) with one run and one strikeout.
Luis Bandes (former Johnson City-La Guaira) has played in one game going 0-for-1 (.000).
Wilfred Vivas (former GCL-Magallanes) has played in one game and scored one run.

Williams Perez (Springfield free agent-Lara) has made one start posting a 0-0 record, 0.00 ERA, and 0.67 WHIP.  He's allowed three hits, no runs, one walk, and struck eight out over six innings.
Edubray Ramos (former VSL-La Guaira) has made four relief appearances posting a 0-0 record, 0.00 ERA, 0.75 WHIP, and one hold.  He's allowed three hits, no runs, and struck two out over four innings.
Miguel Socolovich (former St. Louis-Caracas) has made two relief appearances posting a 1-0 record, 0.00 ERA, and 0.86 WHIP.  He's allowed two hits, no runs, and struck three out over 2.1 innings.
Kristhiam Linares (former Springfield-La Guaira) has made three relief appearances posting a 0-0 frecord, 0.00 ERA, 2.00 WHIP, and one hold.  He's allowed two hits, no runs, and struck one out over one inning.
Jorge Rondon (former St. Louis-Magallanes) has made four relief appearances posting a 0-0 record, 2.08 ERA, and 1.15 WHIP.  He's allowed three hits, one earned run, two walks, and struck two out over 4.1 innings.
Nestor Molina (former MiLB signing-Lara) has made two starts posting a 0-0 record, 2.70 ERA, and 1.60 WHIP.  He's allowed 12 hits, three earned runs, four walks, and struck six out over ten innings.
Pedro Rodriguez (former MiLB signing-Lara) has made five relief appearances posting a 0-0 record, 2.70 ERA, 1.35 WHIP, and three holds.  He's allowed six hits, two earned runs, three walks, and struck three out over 6.2 innings.
Elniery Garcia (former Memphis-Caracas) has made one start posting a 0-0 record,. 4.50 ERA, and 1.25 WHIP.  He's allowed four hits, four runs (two earned), one walk, and struck one out over four innings.
Vicente Campos (former MiLB signing-Lara) has made four relief appearances posting a 0-0 record, 8.10 ERA, 2.40 WHIP, and two holds.  He's allowed six hits, six runs (three earned), and two walks over 3.1 innings.
Liarvis Breto (MiLB signing-Caribes) has made two relief appearances posting a 0-0 record, 9.00 ERA, and 2.00 WHIP.  He's allowed one hit, one earned run, one walk, hit one batter, and struck two out over one inning.

Notes:
The LVBP is still reviewing the brawl from the Zulia-Caribes game: El Emergente

Friday's Games:
Caribes (2-3) visits Zulia (3-2) @ 6:00 PM VET
Caracas (2-3) visits La Guaira (3-2) @ 6:00 PM VET
Magallanes (2-3) visits Lara (3-2) @ 6:00 PM VET


Puerto Rican League Playoffs:

Jonathan Rodriguez (former Memphis-Manati) started as designated hitter and batted eighth.  0-for-3 at the plate.

Santurce beat Manati 2-0
LBPRC Official Site Post Game

Notes:
Puebla (LMB) has signed Pedro Echemendia (former Memphis-Caguas) for the 2020 season: Pelota Cubana Blog

Friday's Game:
Carolina (2-1) visits Mayaguez (1-2) @ 1:00 PM AST


Nicaraguan League Championship:

Round Robin Final Stats:
Edgard Montiel (former DSL-Chinandega) played in six games going 8-for-20 (.400) with one double, one home run, five RBIs, 12 total bases, five runs, five walks (one intentional), two hit by pitches, two sac flies, six strikeouts, .517 OBP, .600 SLG, and 1.117 OPS.

Ronald Medrano (former GCL-Leon) has made two starts posting a 0-1 record, 6.35 ERA, and 2.12 WHIP.  He allowed seven hits, four earned runs, five walks, threw one wild pitch, and struck seven out over 5.2 innings.
Isaac Silva (former Johnson City-Leon) made three appearances (two stats) posting a 0-1 record, 9.35 ERA, and 1,96 WHIP.  He allowed 13 hits, 11 runs (nine earned), four walks (one intentional), threw two wild pitches, hit one batter, and struck 12 out over 8.2 innings.

Notes:
Nicaragua will play in the World Baseball Preclassic in March: La Prensa

Friday's Games:
Chinandega (1-0) visits Leon (0-1) @ 6:00 PM


Australian Baseball League:

Jeremy Martinez (former Memphis-Brisbane) started at catcher and batted third.  1-for-2 with one double, one run, one walk, and allowed one stolen base.

Canberra beat Brisbane 11-4

Pete Kozma (former St. Louis-Perth) started at shortstop and batted second.  1-for-4 with one run and one stolen base.

Jeremy Hazelbaker (former St. Louis-Adelaide) started in left field and batted second.  1-for-4 with one double, one two-out RBI, and two strikeouts.
Mikey Reynolds (former Springfield-Adelaide) started at shortstop and batted third.  1-for-4 with one stolen base.

Adelaide beat Perth 3-2

Saturday's Games:
Perth (17-12) visits Adelaide (17-8) for a doubleheader
Canberra (12-14) visits Brisbane (13-17) for a doubleheader
Melbourne (16-13) visits Geelong-Korea (9-20) for a doubleheader
Auckland (17-13) visits Sydney (13-17)

Friday, December 27, 2019

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

Nippon Professional Baseball:

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


Mexican Pacific League:

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

Culiacan beat Obregon 8-1
LMP Official Site Post Game

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

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

Hermosillo beat Mochis 9-7
LMP Official Site Post Game

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

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


Dominican League Round Robin:

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


Colombian League:

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


Venezuelan League:

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


Puerto Rican League:

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

Manati beat Carolina 1-0 in game one of doubleheader

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

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

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

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

Mayaguez beat Caguas 6-0
LBPRC Official Site Post Game

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


Nicaraguan League Round Robin:

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

Leon beat Rivas 6-3
LBPN Official Site Post Game

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


Panama League:

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

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

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

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


Australian Baseball League:

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

Melbourne beat Brisbane 5-1

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

Perth beat Sydney 5-3

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

Adelaide beat Auckland 1-0

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

Saturday, December 21, 2019

Cardinals Winter League Notebook 12-21-19: Eliezer Alfonzo Singles & Scores In Final Game; Jon Edwards Signs With Hanshin; Gabriel Lino Homers & Drives In Four Runs

Nippon Professional Baseball:

Notes:
Hanshin signed Jon Edwards (former Quad Cities) for 2020 season: Hanshin Twitter


Cuban League:

Notes:
New York-A signed 17-year old shortstop Osmany Fleitas Santana (Matanzas): El Nuevo Herald


Mexican Pacific League:

Fernando Salas (former St. Louis-Hermosillo) entered in the ninth and pitched one inning.  He allowed no hits or runs, and struck one out for the save (9).  (p-s:8-7)(g/f:2-0)

Hermosillo beat Mexicali 7-4
LMP Official Site Post Game

Carlos Soto (Peoria-Mochis) started at catcher and batted ninth.  1-for-2 and allowed one stolen base.
Hector Villalobos (former State College-Mochis) entered in the fourth and pitched 2.1 innings.  He allowed two hits, no runs, two walks, and struck two out.  (p-s:53-31)(g/f:3-1)(ir-s:2-2)

Guasave beat Mochis 6-1
LMP Official Site Post Game

Alex Mejia (former St. Louis-Monterrey) started at shortstop and batted third.  2-for-4 with one double, one run, one strikeout, grounded into one double playone throwing error, and assisted in one double play.

Efren Navarro (former Memphis-Culiacan) started at first base and batted fifth.  1-for-3 with one double, one run, grounded into one double play, and assisted in two double plays.
Alexis Wilson (Peoria-Culiacan) started at catcher and batted eighth.  1-for-3 with one RBI.
Mateo Gil (Johnson City-Culiacan) started at shortstop and batted ninth.  0-for-3 with two strikeouts, one throwing error, and assisted in one double play.

Culiacan beat Monterrey 3-1
LMP Official Site Post Game

Saturday's Games:
Mexicali (27-31) visits Hermosillo (34-23) @ 6:00 PM MT
Mochis (28-31) visits Guasave (24-34) @ 6:00 PM MT
Jalisco (35-24) visits Mazatlan (27-32) @ 6:00 PM MT
Monterrey (24-34) visits Culiacan (31-27) @ 6:05 PM MT
Navojoa (22-36) visits Obregon (39-15) @ 7:10 PM CT


Dominican League:

Final Regular Season Stats:
Robelys Reyes (former Springfield-Escogido) played in four games going 1-for-1 (1.000) with one double, two total bases, one run, one caught stealing, 1.000 OBP, 2.000 SLG, and 3.000 OPS.
Donovan Solano (former Memphis-Licey) played in eight games going 10-for-30 (.333) with three doubles, four RBIs, 13 total bases, six runs, one walk, six strikeouts, .364 OBP, .433 SLG, and .797 OPS.
Alberto Triunfel (former Springfield-Escogido) played in 16 games going 6-for-18 (.333) with one double, one RBI, seven total bases, three runs, two walks, four strikeouts, .400 OBP, .389 SLG, and .789 OPS.
Aramis Garcia (former 2011 draft selection-Azucareros) played in four games going 3-for-9 (.333) with one RBI, three total bases, one run, four strikeouts, .400 OBP, .333 SLG, and .733 OPS.
John Nogowski (Memphis-Cibaenas) played in 31 games going 36-for-114 (.316) with six doubles, four home runs, 22 RBIs, 54 total bases, 13 runs, 17 walks, one stolen base, 12 strikeouts, .413 OBP, .474 SLG, and .887 OPS.
Edmundo Sosa (St. Louis-Cibaenas) played in 43 games going 48-for-174 (.274) with seven doubles, three home runs, 14 RBIs, 64 total bases, 27 runs, seven walks, three stolen bases, 41 strikeouts, .332 OBP, .366 SLG, and .697 OPS.
Carlos Peguero (former Memphis-Cibao) played in seven games going 6-for-22 (.273) with three RBIs, six total bases, one run, three walks, one stolen base, eight strikeouts, .346 OBP, .273 SLG, and .619 OPS.
Rangel Ravelo (St. Louis-Cibaneas) played in 16 games going 13-for-48 (.271) with one double, one home run, eight RBIs, 17 total bases, four runs, 13 walks, nine strikeouts, .444 OBP, .354 SLG, and .799 OPS.
Eliezer Alvarez (former Springfield-Escogido) played in 21 games going 13-for-48 (.271) with three doubles, one triple, six RBIs, 18 total bases, ten runs, nine walks, four strikeouts, 15 strikeouts, .390 OBP, .375 SLG, and .765 OPS.
Alberto Rosario (former St. Louis-Estrellas) played in 11 games going 4-for-15 (.267) with two doubles, one RBI, six total bases, two runs, four strikeouts, .267 OBP, .400 SLG, and .667 OPS.
Jose Adolis Garcia (Memphis-Cibao) played in 17 games going 17-for-68 (.250) with four doubles, two triples, five RBIs, 25 total bases, four runs, one stolen base, 17 strikeouts, one caught stealing, .261 OBP, .368 SLG, and .629 OPS.
Magneuris Sierra (former St. Louis-Azucareros) played in 16 games going 11-for-47 (.234) with one double, one triple, one RBI, 14 total bases, seven runs, two stolen base, seven strikeouts, .250 OBP, .298 SLG, and .548 OPS.
Francisco Pena (former St. Louis-Cibaenas) played in 33 games going 22-for-97 (.227) with one double, two home runs, seven RBIs, 29 total bases, eight runs, six walks, one stolen base, 16 strikeouts, .283 OBP, .299 SLG, and .582 OPS.
Rainel Rosario (former Springfield-Cibaenas) played in 20 games going 12-for-58 (.207) with two doubles, two home runs, seven RBIs, 20 total bases, seven runs, three walks, one stolen base, 20 strikeouts, .246 OBP, .345 SLG, and .591 OPS.
Audry Perez (former St. Louis-Escogido) played in seven games going 1-for-6 (.167) with one double, two total bases, one run, two strikeouts, .167 OBP, .333 SLG, and .500 OPS.
Richy Pedroza (former Peoria-Escogido) played in nine games going 3-for-25 (.120) with one RBI, three total bases, four runs, seven walks, one stolen base, four strikeouts, .313 OBP, .120 SLG, and .433 OPS.
Yefri Perez (former MiLB signing-Cibaenas) played in 20 games going 0-for-12 (.000) with two runs, seven stolen bases, four strikeouts, and two caught stealing.
Johan Mieses (Memphis free agent-Azucareros) played in one game going 0-for-3 (.000) with one stikeout.
Eugenio Velez (former Memphis-Cibaenas) played in two games going 0-for-1 (.000) with one walk, one strikeout, .500 OBP, and .500 OPS.

Alex Fagalde (Springfield-Cibaenas) made three appearances (one start) posting a 0-0 record, 0.00 ERA, and 1.17 WHIP.  He allowed four hits, one unearned run, three walks, and struck three out over six innings.
Genesis Cabrera (St. Louis-Licey) made four appearances (three starts) posting a 0-0 record, 0.82 ERA, and 1.00 WHIP.  He allowed seven hits, one earned run, one home run, four walks, hit one batter, and struck 15 out over 11 innings.
Raul Valdes (former St. Louis-Azucareros) made ten starts posting a 5-2 record, 2.51 ERA, and 1.11 WHIP.  He allowed 46 hits, 19 runs (17 earned), one home run, 22 walks, and struck 30 out over 61 innings.
Evan MacLane (former St. Louis-Estrellas) made 13 starts posting a 3-4 record, 3.71 ERA, and 1.06 WHIP.  He allowed 49 hits, 24 runs (21 earned), eight home runs, five walks, hit three batters, and struck 35 out over 51 innings.
Hunter Cervenka (former Memphis-Cibaenas) made 13 relief appearances posting a 0-0 record, 4.15 ERA, 1.15 WHIP, and two holds.  He allowed nine hits, six earned runs, one home run, six walks, and struck 12 out over 13 innings.
Adalberto Mejia (former St. Louis-Cibao) made four starts posting a 0-2 record, 4.20 ERA, and 1.20 WHIP.  He allowed 14 hits, nine runs (seven earned), two home runs, four walks, hit one batter, and struck eight out over 15 innings.
Merandy Gonzalez (Springfield free agent-Azucareros) made two relief appearances posting a 0-0 record, 5.40 ERA, and 3.60 WHIP.  He allowed two hits, one earned run, four walks, and struck two out over 1.2 innings.
Mike Hauschild (former Memphis-Escogido) made five appearances (four starts) posting a 1-2 record, 5.59 ERA, and 1.55 WHIP.  He allowed 23 hits, 13 runs (12 earned), seven walks, hit two batters, and struck ten out over 19.1 innings.
Yeison Medina (former Springfield-Estrellas) made 15 relief appearances posting a 0-1 record, 8.59 ERA, 1.50 WHIP, and one hold.  He allowed seven hits, eight runs (seven earned), one home run, four walks, hit one batter, and struck seven out over 7.1 innings.
Ronnie Williams (Springfield-Cibaenas) made one relief appearance posting a0-0 record, *.** ERA, and *.** WHIP.  He allowed two hits, three earned runs, and one walk over 0.0 innings.

Notes:
Licey selected Evan MacLane (former St. Louis-Estrellas) in the playoff draft: LIDOM Official Site

Yasmany Tomas (Arizona) has signed to play for Escogido: Escogido Official Site

Round Robin: Saturday's Games:
Escogido (0-0) visits Licey (0-0) @ 5:00 PM AST
Cibaenas (0-0) visits Azucareros (0-0) @ 7:30 PM AST


Colombian League:

Notes:
Oscar Mercado (former Memphis) returned to Colombia to visit family for Christmas: El Universal


Venezuelan League:

Cesar Valera (former Palm Beach-Caribes) started at shortstop and batted third.  1-for-3 with one walk, one sacrifice, and assisted in two double plays.
Eliezer Alfonzo (former Peoria-Caribes) started as designated hitter and batted eighth.  1-for-3 with one run, one strikeout, and grounded into one double play.
Gabriel Lino (former Memphis-Caribes) started at catcher and batted ninth.  1-for-3 with one home run, four RBIs (three w/two-outs), and one run.

Caribes beat Zulia 10-6
LVBP Official Site Post Game

Elniery Garcia (former Memphis-Caracas) started and pitched five innings.  He allowed six hitsa, no runs, four walks, and struck four out for the winning decision (2-1).  (p-s:101-61)(g/f:3-4)

Caracas beat Margarita 9-1
LVBP Official Site Post Game

Pedro Rodriguez (former MiLB signing-Lara) entered in the sixth and pitched 1.2 innings.  He allowed two hits, no runs, and one balk.  (p-s:24-15)(g/f:3-1)
Vicente Campos (former MiLB signing-Lara) entered in the ninth and pitched to one batter.  He allowed one hit and no runs.  (p-s:5-3)(ir-s:2-1)

Wilfred Vivas (former GCL-Magallanes) entered late in the game as a pinch runner.
Ronny Cedeno (former MLB signing-Magallanes) started at second base and batted eighth.  1-for-4 with one two-out RBI.
Jorge Rondon (former St. Louis-Magallanes) entered in the fifth and pitched one inning.  He allowed no hits or runs, and one walk.  (p-s:9-4)(g/f:1-0)(ir-s:1-0)

Magallanes beat Lara 8-7
LVBP Official Site Post Game

Luis Bandes (former Johnson City-La Guaira) started as designated hitter and batted fifth.  1-for-3 with one run, one walk, and one strikeout.
Kristhiam Linares (former Springfield-La Guaira) entered in the seventh and pitched to one batter.  He allowed no hits or runs.  (p-s:3-2)(g/f:1-0)(ir-s:1-0)

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

Notes:
Oaxaca (LMP) released Miguel Socolovich (former St. Louis-Caracas): MiLB Official Site

Eliezer Alfonzo (former Peoria-Margarita/Caribes) talks about deciding his retirement: LVBP Official Site and Caribes Official Site and El Emergente

MLB lifted sanctions against Caracas, La Guaira, Zulia, Lara, Caribes, and Margarita, but kept in place on Magallanes and Aragua: Lider

Caracas had hoped to continue using Wilfredo Tovar (former Memphis-Caracas): El Emergente

Saturday's Games:
La Guaira (23-14) visits Aragua (17-20) @ 4:00 PM VET
Zulia (23-14) visits Caracas (16-19) @ 5:00 PM VET
Magallanes (17-19) visits Lara (19-18) @ 6:00 PM VET


Puerto Rican League:

Yariel Gonzalez (Springfield-Mayaguez) started at first base and batted sixth.  1-for-4 with one double, one run, and two strikeouts.

Mayaguez beat Manati 4-0
LBPRC Official Site Post Game

Anthony Garcia (former Memphis-Carolina) started as designated hitter and batted third.  1-for-2 with two walks.

Ronnie Williams (Springfield-Caguas) entered in the eighth and pitched to two batters.  He allowed two hits and no runs.

Caguas beat Carolina 1-0 in 10 innings
LBPRC Official Site Post Game

Notes:
Robinson Cancel (former Memphis-Mayaguez MGR) took over as manager for Mayaguez: Primera Hora

Saturday's Games:
Carolina (15-11) visits Manati (10-15) @ 10:00 AM AST
Caguas (10-14) visits Santurce (17-9) @ 6:15 PM AST


Nicaraguan League:

Isaac Silva (former Johnson City-Leon) pitched two innings and allowed two hits, no runs, and struck three out.

Rivas beat Leon 8-1

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

Boer beat Chinandega 2-1


Australian Baseball League:

Mikey Reynolds (former Springfield-Adelaide) started at shortstop and batted third.  0-for-3 with one RBI and one strikeout.
Dustin Beggs (former 2014 draft selection-Adelaide) started and pitched 2.1 innings.  He allowed five hits, five earned runs, two home runs, three walks, threw one wild pitch, struck two out, and assisted in one double play.  (p-s:59-33)(g/f:2-2)

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

Adelaide beat Perth 6-5 in game one of doubleheader

Mikey Reynolds (former Springfield-Adelaide) started at shortstop and batted third.  0-for-4 with two strikeouts.

Pete Kozma (former St. Louis-Perth) started at second base and batted second.  1-for-4 at the plate.

Adelaide beat Perth 3-0 in game two of doubleheader

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