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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)

Thursday, November 16, 2017

Cardinals Winter League Notebook 11-16-17: Ronny Cedeno Singles Twice, Doubles, & Drives In Two Runs; Robert Stock Strikes Out Two Of Three Batters Faced For The Save; Maikel Cleto, Efren Navarro, Cedric Hunter, & Randy Arozarena Named 2017 LMP All-Stars



Arizona Fall League:

Oscar Mercado (Springfield-Surprise) started in centerfield and batted second.  1-for-3 with one double, one RBI, one run, one walk, and one strikeout.
John Nogowski (Springfield-Surprise) started at first base and batted fourth.  0-for-4 with two strikeouts.
Jordan Hicks (Palm Beach-Surprise) started and pitched three innings.  He allowed two hits, one unearned run, and struck two out.  (p-s:43-29)(g/f:5-2)

Mesa beat Surprise 5-2
MLB Official Site Post Game

Peter Mooney (former 2010 draft selection-Salt River) started at shortstop and batted ninth.  1-for-3 with one RBI, one sacrifice, and grounded into one double play.

Charlie Tilson (former Memphis-Glendale) started in centerfield and batted second.  0-for-3 with one run, one walk, two strikeouts, and one fielding error.

Glendale beat Salt River 5-4
MLB Official Site Post Game

Aramis Garcia (former 2011 draft selection-Scottsdale) started at first base and batted fourth.  0-for-3 with one walk and assisted in one double play.

Peoria beat Scottsdale 4-1
MLB Official Site Post Game

Thursday's Games:
Glendale (15-14) visits Salt River (13-14-2) @ 12:35 PM MST
Scottsdale (12-16-1) visits Peoria (17-12) @ 12:35 PM MST
Surprise (12-17) visits Mesa 16-12-1) @ 12:35 PM MST


Mexican Pacific League:

Robert Stock (former Palm Beach-Jalisco) entered in the ninth and pitched one inning.  He allowed no hits or runs, and struck two out for the save (6).  (p-s:14-9)(g/f:0-1)

Jalisco beat Mochis 3-2
LMP Official Site Post Game

Niko Vasquez (former Springfield-Obregon) started at shortstop and batted fourth.  0-for-2 with two walks and one strikeout.
Cedric Hunter (former Memphis-Obregon) started as designated hitter and batted fifth.  1-for-4 with one strikeout.

Randy Arozarena (Springfield-Navojoa) started in cneterfield and moved to left, batting leadoff.  2-for-3 with one double, one run, one hit by pitch, one stolen base, and one strikeout.

Navojoa beat Obregon 6-1
LMP Official Site Post Game

Efren Navarro (former Memphis-Hermosillo) started in left field and moved to first base, batting third.  2-for-5 with two runs.

Hermosillo beat Mazatlan 9-7
LMP Official Site Post Game

Notes:
Maikel Cleto (former St. Louis-Mochis), Efren Navarro (former Memphis-Hermosillo), Cedric Hunter (former Memphis-Obregon), and Randy Arozarena (Springfield-Navojoa) were all named 2017 LMP All-Stars: LMP Official Site

Thursday's Games:
Mochis (13-18) visits Jalisco (17-14) @ 7:15 PM CT
Obregon (11-20) visits Navojoa (15-16) @ 7:30 PM MST
Mexicali (15-16) visits Culiacan (19-12) @ 7:35 PM MT
Hermosillo (17-14) visits Mazatlan (17-14) @ 8:00 PM MT


Venezuelan League:

Ronny Cedeno (former St. Louis-Magallanes) started at shortstop and moved to second base, batting second.  3-for-5 with one double, two RBIs, two runs, and assisted in three double plays.
Rayder Ascanio (Palm Beach-Magallanes) entered late in the game at shortstop, batting seventh.  0-for-1 with one run.
Pedro Rodriguez (former MiLB signing-Magallanes) entered in the eighth and pitched one inning.  He allowed no hits or runs, and struck one out for the hold (2).  (p-s:10-8)(g/f:2-0)

Magallanes beat Zulia 12-10
LVBP Official Site Post Game

Rangel Ravelo (Memphis-Lara) started at first base and batted third.  1-for-3 with one intentional walk, grounded into one double play, and assisted in one double play.

Imeldo Diaz (Johnson City-Margarita) entered late in the game as a pinch runner.
Kender Villegas (former Palm Beach-Margarita) entered in the ninth and pitched one inning.  He allowed two hits, no runs, and struck one out.  (p-s:8-6)(g/f:1-0)

Lara beat Margarita 3-1
LVBP Official Site Post Game

Rafael Ortega (former Memphis-Caribes) started in centerfield and batted leadoff.  1-for-4 with one RBI, one run, one walk, and two strikeouts.
Cesar Valera (former Palm Beach-Caribes) started at third base and batted eighth.  1-for-4 with one two-out RBI, one run, one strikeout, and assisted in one double play.

Carlos Talavera (Johnson City-Aragua) started in right field and batted leadoff.  2-for-2 with one run, two walks, and one throwing error.

Caribes beat Aragua 8-4
LVBP Official Site Post Game

Jose Martinez (St. Louis-La Guaira) started as designated hitter and batted third.  0-for-4 with one walk.

Wilfredo Tovar (Memphis-Caracas) started at second base an batted second.  0-for-5 with two runs and one walk.
Miguel Socolovich (St. Louis free agent-Caracas) entered in the seventh and pitched one inning.  He allowed one hit an no runs for the hold (1).  (p-s:10-7)(g/f:2-0)

Caracas beat La Guaira 6-5 in 11 innings
LVBP Official Site Post Game

Notes:
Miguel Socolovich (St. Louis free agent-Caracas) recommended Anthony Garcia (Memphis free agent-Caracas) to Caracas: LVBP Official Site and Caracas Official Site

Thursday's Games:
Caribes (14-17) visits Magallanes (18-13) @ 7:00 PM VET
La Guaira (11-18) visits Margarita (11-19) @ 7:00 PM VET
Aragua (18-10) visits Caracas (19-12) @ 7:00 PM VET


Dominican League:

Magneuris Sierra (St. Louis-Azucareros) started in centerfield and batted eighth.  1-for-3 with one two-out RBI and one strikeout.

Cibao beat Azucareros 6-4
LIDOM Official Site Post Game

Thursday's Games:
Escogido (10-14) visits Licey (10-14) @ 7:15 PM AST
Cibaenas (13-10) visits Estrellas (14-9) @ 7:30 PM AST


Nicaraguan League:

Fidencio Flores (former GCL-Boer) started and itched two innings.  He allowed two hits, one earned run, and struck three out.  (g/f:2-0)

Boer beat Rivas 7-1
LBPN Official Site Post Game

Curt Smith (former Springfield-Chinandega) started in right field and batted fourth.  2-for-4 with one run.
Edgard Montiel (former DSL-Chinandega) started as designated hitter and batted sixth.  1-for-4 with one run.

Chinandega beat Leon 4-2
LBPN Official Site Post Game

No Games Scheduled For Thursday

Wednesday, November 15, 2017

Cardinals Winter League Notebook 11-15-17: Jose Leger Named New DSL Academy Coordinator By St. Louis; Josh Zeid & Allen Cordoba Set To Play In LMP & Anthony Garcia In LVBP; Edmundo Sosa Doubles & Drives In Two Runs



Arizona Fall League:

Ian Rice (former 2012 draft selection-Mesa) started at catcher and batted eighth.  2-for-4 with one double and one strikeout.

Glendale beat Mesa 5-1
MLB Official Site Post Game

Peter Mooney (former 2010 draft selection-Salt River) started at shortstop and batted eighth.  0-for-3 with one RBI and one sac fly.

Salt River beat Peoria 11-4
MLB Official Site Post Game

Aramis Garcia (former 2011 draft selection-Scottsdale) started at catcher and batted seventh.  2-for-3 with one two-out RBI, one run, one hit by pitch, one strikeout, and allowed one stolen base.

Oscar Mercado (Springfield-Surprise) started in centerfield and batted second.  2-for-5 with one double and one two-out RBI.
Edmundo Sosa (Palm Beach-Surprise) started at second base and batted sixth.  1-for-4 with one double, two RBIs, one run, one strikeout, and one fielding error.
Josh Lucas (St. Louis-Surprise) entered in the ninth and pitched one inning.  He allowed one hit, no runs, and struck two out for the winning decision (1-2).  (p-s:11-10)

Surprise beat Scottsdale 6-5
MLB Official Site Post Game

Wednesday's Games:
Mesa (15-12-1) visits Surprise (12-16) @ 12:35 PM MST
Salt River (13-13-2) visits Glendale (14-14) @ 12:35 PM MST
Peoria (16-12) visits Scottsdale (12-15-1) @ 6:35 PM MST


Mexican Pacific League:

Jesus Cruz (State College-Jalisco) entered in the fourth and pitched 2.2 innings.  He allowed two hits, one earned run, one home run, one walk, hit one batter, and struck four out for the winning decision (2-1).  (p-s:42-28)(g/f:4-0)

Jalisco beat Mochis 15-3
LMP Official Site Post Game

Cedric Hunter (former Memphis-Obregon) started as designated hitter and batted third.  2-for-4 with one double, one RBI, one strikeout., and grounded into on double play.
Niko Vasquez (former Springfield-Obregon) started at shortstop and batted fourth.  1-for-4 with one strikeout.

Randy Arozarena (Springfield-Navojoa) started in centerfield and moved to left, batting leadoff.  1-for-4 with one home run, one RBI, one run, and one strikeout.

Navojoa beat Obregon 4-2
LMP Official Site Post Game

Zach Phillips (former Memphis-Culiacan) entered in the seventh and pitched one inning.  He allowed one hit and no runs for the hold (1).  (p-s:7-5)(g/f:1-0)

Culiacan beat Mexicali 5-4 in 10 innings
LMP Official Site Post Game

Efren Navarro (former Memphis-Hermosillo) started at first base and batted third.  1-for-4 with one double.

Mazatlan beat Hermosillo 6-0
LMP Official Site Post Game

Notes:
Josh Zeid (Memphis free agent-Jalisco) was activated by Jalisco and Hermosillo inactivated Irving Lopez (State College-Hermosillo): LMP Official Site

Allen Cordoba (former Johnson City-Hermosillo) has signed on to play with Hermosillo: Hermosillo Official Site

Wednesday's Games:
Mochis (13-17) visits Jalisco (16-14) @ 7:15 PM CT
Obregon (11-19) visits Navojoa (14-16) @ 7:30 PM MST
Mexicali (15-15) visits Culiacan (18-12) @ 7:35 PM MT
Hermosillo (16-14) visits Mazatlan (17-13) @ 8:00 PM MT


Venezuelan League:

Ronny Cedeno (former St. Louis-Magallanes) started at shortstop and bated second.  4-for-4 with one two-out RBI, one run, and assisted in one double play.
Jose Martinez (former Springfield-Magallanes) entered late in the game as designated hitter and batted eighth.  0-for-2 with one ground into double play.
Pedro Rodriguez (former MiLB signing-Magallanes) entered in the eighth and pitched one inning.  He allowed no hits or runs, and struck one out for the hold (1).  (p-s:14-11)(g/f:0-2)

Magallanes beat Zulia 4-2
LVBP Official Site Post Game

Rangel Ravelo (Memphis-Lara) started at first base and batted third.  1-for-4 with one double and one strikeout.
Gabriel Lino (Memphis free agent-Lara) started at catcher and batted ninth.  0-for-2 at the plate.
Fabian Blanco (Johnson City-Lara) entered in the eighth and pitched to one batter.  He allowed one hit and no runs.  (p-s:5-3)(ir-s:1-0)

Kender Villegas (former Palm Beach-Margarita) entered in the seventh and pitched one inning.  He allowed no hits or runs for the hold (1).  (p-s:9-6)(g/f:2-1)

Margarita beat Lara 4-2
LVBP Official Site Post Game

Rafael Ortega (former Memphis-Caribes) started in centerfield and batted leadoff.  1-for-3 with one walk.
Cesar Valera (former Palm beach-Caribes) started at third base and batted ninth.  0-for-4 with two strikeouts

Aragua beat Caribes 5-3
LVBP Official Site Post Game

Wilfredo Tovar (Memphis-Caracas) started at second base and batted second.  2-for-5 with one double, one RBI, two runs, one strikeout, and and assisted in double play.
Corey Baker (former Memphis-Caracas) entered in the sixth and pitched one inning.  He allowed no hits or runs, one walk, and struck one out.  (p-s:18-10)(g/f:1-0)

Caracas beat La Guaira 8-4
LVBP Official Site Post Game

Notes:
Anthony Garcia (Memphis free agent-Caracas) is set to play for Caracas and Miguel Socolovich (St. Louis free agent-Caracas) was added to the active roster.  Corey Baker (former Memphis-Caracas) completed his contract and will try to negotiate a new one: LVBP Official Site

Carlos Talavera (Johnson City-Aragua) was added to the Aragua active roster: LVBP Official Site

Eduardo Sanchez (former St. Louis-Margarita) and Imeldo Diaz (Johnson City-Margarita) were added to the Margarita active roster: LVBP Official Site

Wednesday's Games:
Zulia (15-13) visits Magallanes (17-13) @ 7:00 PM VET
Lara (12-16) visits Margarita (11-18) @ 7:00 PM VET
Caribes (13-17) visits Aragua (18-9) @ 7:00 PM VET
La Guaira (11-17) visits Caracas (18-12) @ 7:00 PM VET


Venezuelan Parallel League:

Carlos Talavera (Johnson City-Margarita/Aragua) started in centerfield and batted third.  0-for-3 with one walk and one strikeout.

La Guaira beat Margarita-Aragua 5-0

Wednesday's Games:
Boston (17-5-2) visits La Guaira (8-8-3) @ 10:00 AM VET
Margarita-Aragua (11-5-4) visits Lara (10-10-2) @ 11:00 AM VET


Dominican League:

Magneueris Sierra (St. Louis-Azucareros) entered late in the game as a pinch runner and stole one base.

Cibao beat Azucareros 4-3
LIDOM Official Site Post Game

Notes:
Jose Leger (Escogido coach) was hired as coordinator for the St. Louis Dominican Academy: Escogido Official Site

Misael Siverio (Quintana Roo-Aragua) has signed on to pitch for Estrellas: Estrellas Official Site

Wednesday's Games:
Escogido (10-14) visits Licey (10-14) @ 7:15 PM AST
Cibao (15-9) visits Azucareros (9-15) @ 7:30 PM AST
Estrellas (14-9) visits Cibaenas (13-10) @ 8:00 PM AST


Nicaraguan League:

Curt Smith (former Springfield-Chinandega) started in right field and batted fourth.  1-for-5 at the plate.
Edgard Montiel (former DSL-Chinandega) started as designated hitter and batted sixth.  0-for-4 at the plate.

Leon beat Chinandega 5-1
LBPN Official Site Post Game

Wednesday's Games:
Rivas (7-7) visits Boer (8-6)
Chinandega (7-6) visits Leon (5-8)


Australian Baseball League:

Thursday's Game:
Canberra (0-0) visits Brisbane (0-0) @ 6:30 PM AEST


Asia Winter Baseball League (November 25, 2017):

Notes:
Clayton Mortensen (former St. Louis-WBSC All-Stars) was named to the WBSC All-Star team: CPBL Stats

Sunday, November 12, 2017

Cardinals Winter League Notebook 11-12-17: Aramis Garcia Singles, Doubles, & Drives In Three Runs; Jose Martinez Singles, Triples, & Knocks In Two Runs; Evan MacLane Strikes Out Five & Allows One Run Over Five Innings For The Win



Arizona Fall League:

Aramis Garcia (former 2011 draft selection-Scottsdale) started at catcher and batted seventh.  2-for-4 with one double, three two-out RBIs, one run, and one strikeout.

Glendale beat Scottsdale 12-7
MLB Official Site Post Game

Peter Mooney (former 2010 draft selection-Salt River) started at shortstop and batted eighth.  2-for-4 with one stolen base, one strikeout, and assisted in one double play.

Mesa beat Salt River 16-2
MLB Official Site Post Game

Oscar Mercado (Springfield-Surprise) started in centerfield and batted leadoff.  1-for-5 with one stolen base and two strikeouts.
Edmundo Sosa (Palm Beach-Surprise) started at second base and batted seventh.  1-for-2 with one run, two walks, one strikeout, was picked off, and assisted in one double play.
Josh Lucas (St. Louis-Surprise) entered in the ninth and pitched one inning.  He allowed one hit, one earned run, and one walk for the losing decision (0-2).  (p-s:15-8)(g/f:4-0)

Peoria beat Surprise 11-10
MLB Official Site Post Game

Notes:
Oscar Mercado (Springfield-Surprise) held onto the ball after colliding with teammate in the outfield: MLB Official Site

Position change helps Oscar Mercado (Springfield-Surprise) break through: Baseball America

Andrew Knizner (Springfield-Surprise) continues breakout in AFL: Baseball America

No Games Scheduled For Sunday


Mexican Pacific League:

Randy Arozarena (Springfield-Navojoa) started in left field and batted leadoff.  1-for-4 with one double, one RBI, and one strikeout.

Efren Navarro (former Memphis-Hermosillo) started at first base and batted third.  1-for-4 with one strikeout and assisted in one double play.

Hermosillo beat Navojoa 7-2
LMP Official Site Post Game

Cedric Hunter (former Memphis-Obregon) started as designated hitter and batted third.  1-for-3 with one RBI and one walk.
Niko Vasquez (former Springfield-Obregon) started at shortstop and batted fourth.  2-for-4 with one two-out RBI and one strikeout.

Obregon beat Jalisco 3-1
LMP Official Site Post Game

Alexis Wilson (State College-Culiacan) entered late in the game at catcher and batted ninth.  1-for-1 and threw out one base runner.
Zach Phillips (former Memphis-Culiacan) entered in the ninth and pitched to two batters.  He allowed one hit and no runs.  (p-s:5-4)(g/f:1-0)

Maikel Cleto (former St. Louis-Mochis) entered in the tenth and pitched 1.2 innings.  He allowed one hit, no runs, one intentional walk, hit one batter, one balk, and struck three out.  (p-s:34-20)(g/f:1-0)

Mochis beat Culiacan 5-4 in 14 innings
LMP Official Site Post Game

Notes:
Hermosillo activated Irving Lopez (State College-Hermosillo): Hermosillo Official Site

Sunday's Games:
Culiacan (16-12) visits Mochis (13-15) @ 4:00 PM MT
Mazatlan (16-12) visits Mexicali (14-14) @ 3:00 PM PT
Navojoa (12-16) visits Hermosillo (16-12) @ 5:00 PM MST
Jalisco (15-13) visits Obregon (10-18) @ 5:10 PM MST


Venezuelan League:

Ronny Cedeno (former St. Louis-Magallanes) started at shortstop and batted second.  2-for-5 with one RBI, one run, one strikeout, and assisted in two double plays.
Pedro Rodriguez (former MiLB signing-Magallanes) entered in the seventh and pitched one inning.  He allowed no hits or runs.  (p-s:5-4)(g/f:3-0)(ir-s:1-0)

Jose Martinez (St. Louis-La Guaira) started at first base and batted third.  2-for-4 with one triple, two RBIs, two runs, and assisted in one double play.

La Guaira beat Magallanes 8-5
LVBP Official Site Post Game

Kender Villegas (former Palm Beach-Margarita) entered in the seventh and pitched 1.1 innings.  He allowed three hits, one earned run, threw one wild pitch, and struck two out.  (p-s:30-23)(g/f:2-0)(ir-s:1-0)

Rafael Ortega (former Memphis-Caribes) started in centerfield and batted leadoff.  0-for-4 with one run, one hit by pitch, and one outfield assist.
Cesar Valera (former Palm Beach-Caribes) started at third base and batted sixth.  2-for-4 with one double, one run, one walk, one strikeout, and one throwing error.

Caribes beat Margarita 9-6
LVBP Official Site Post Game

Wilfredo Tovar (Memphis-Caracas) started at second base and batted second.  3-for-4 with two runs and one walk.

Rangel Ravelo (Memphis-Lara) started as designated hitter and batted third.  0-for-4 with one strikeout.
Fabian Blanco (Johnson City-Lara) entered in the seventh and pitched to two batters.  He allowed no hits or runs, and one walk.  (p-s:8-2)(g/f:1-0)

Caracas beat Lara 6-5
LVBP Official Site Post Game

Sunday's Games:
La Guaira (11-15) visits Lara (11-15) @ 2:00 PM VET
Aragua (17-8) visits Zulia (14-12) @ 4:00 PM VET
Margarita (10-17) visits Caribes (12-16) @ 5:00 PM VET
Caracas (17-11) visits Magallanes (15-13) @ 6:00 PM VET


Venezuelan Parallel League:

Imeldo Diaz (Johnson City-Margarita/Aragua) started at third base and moved to first, batting seventh.  3-for-4 with one run and committed one error.

Lara beat Margarita-Aragua 4-3 (11/11/17)

No Games Scheduled For Sunday


Dominican League:

Alberto Rosario (St. Louis free agent-Estrellas) started at catcher and batted eighth.  1-for-4 with two two-out RBIs, one strikeout, and one passed ball.
Evan MacLane (former St. Louis-Estrellas) started and pitched five innings.  He allowed three hits, one earned run, hit one batter, and struck five out for the winning decision (1-1).  (g/f:6-2)

Eugenio Velez (former Memphis-Azucareros) entered late in the game in left field and batted eighth.  0-for-1 at the plate.
Jayson Aquino (former waiver claim-Azucareros) entered in the sixth and pitched to three batters.  He allowed two hits, two earned runs, and one home run.  (g/f:1-0)(ir-s:1-0)

Estrellas beat Azucareros 8-6
LIDOM Official Site Post Game

Angel Castro (former Memphis-Cibaenas) started and pitched six innings.  He allowed five hits, two earned runs, one walk, and struck three out.  (g/f:9-1)

Cibaenas beat Escogido 6-3
LIDOM Official Site Post Game

Sunday's Games:
Cibaenas (12-10) visits Cibao (14-8) @ 5:00 PM AST
Escogido (9-13) visits Estrellas (14-8) @ 5:00 PM AST
Azucareros (9-13) visits Licey (8-14) @ 5:00 PM AST


Nicaraguan League:

Curt Smith (former Springfield-Chinandega) started in right field and batted fourth.  1-for-4 with two walks and two strikeouts.
Edgard Montiel (former DSL-Chinandega) started as designated hitter and batted sixth.  2-for-3 with two RBI, one run, three walks, and grounded into one double play.

Chinandega beat Leon 5-4
LBPN Official Site Post Game

Sunday's Games:
Leon (4-7) visits Boer (6-6)
Chinandega (6-5) visits Rivas (7-5)


Colombian League:

Ramon Ulacio (former GCL-Monteria) pitched a third of an inning as Monteria beat Cartagena 6-5: LCBP Official Site Post Game

Sunday's Games:
Cartagena (2-5) visits Monteria (6-1) @ 5:00 PM
Sincelejo (3-4) visits Barranquilla (3-4) @ 4:00 PM

Saturday, November 11, 2017

Cardinals Winter League Notebook 11-11-17: Sandy Alcantara Strikes Out Four Over Four Scoreless Innings For The Win; Corey Baker Strikes Out Two Over Two Scoreless Innings; Ronny Cedeno Walks & Hits A Solo Home Run

Sandy Alcantara - Surprise Saguaros

Arizona Fall League:

Ian Rice (former 2012 draft selection-Mesa) started at catcher and batted sixth.  1-for-4 with one double, one run, one hit by pitch, one strikeout, and allowed seven stolen bases.

Peter Mooney (former 2010 draft selection-Salt River) started at shortstop and batted ninth.  0-for-3 with one strikeout.

Mesa and Salt River tied 3-3 after 11 innings
MLB Official Site Post Game

Charlie Tilson (former Memphis-Glendale) started in centerfield and batted second.  2-for-4 with one two-out RBI and one strikeout.

Glendale beat Scottsdale 3-1
MLB Official Site Post Game

Oscar Mercado (Springfield-Surprise) started in centerfield and batted second.  1-for-5 with one RBI, one run, one strikeout, and grounded into one double play.
Andrew Knizner (Springfield-Surprise) started at catcher and batted fifth.  2-for-5 with one double, one run, one strikeout, and threw out one base runner.
Sandy Alcantara (St. Louis-Surprise) started and pitched four innings.  He allowed one hit, no runs, hit one batter, and struck four out for the winning decision (1-2).  (p-s:57-34)(g/f:3-1)
Arturo Reyes (Memphis-Surprise) entered in the fifth and pitched two innings.  He allowed three hits, two earned runs, one home run, one walk, and struck two out.  (p-s:44-28)(g/f:3-0)

Surprise beat Peoria 11-5
MLB Official Site Post Game

Notes:
Scouting report on Sandy Alcantara's (St. Louis-Surprise) pitches: Kyle Glaser Twitter

Saturday's Games:
Glendale (11-14) visits Scottsdale (11-13-1) @ 12:35 PM MST
Salt River (12-11-2) visits Mesa (14-10-1@ 12:35 PM MST
Peoria (14-11) visits Surprise (11-14) @ 6:08 PM MST


Mexican Pacific League:

Robert Stock (former Palm Beach-Jalisco) entered in the ninth and pitched one inning.  He allowed no hits or runs, and struck three out for the save (5).  (p-s:13-10)

Cedric Hunter (former Memphis-Obregon) started in left field and batted third.  2-for-4 with one stolen base and one strikeout.
Niko Vasquez (former Springfield-Obregon) started at shortstop and batted fourth.  0-for-4 with one strikeout.

Jalisco beat Obregon 1-0
LMP Official Site Post Game

Randy Arozarena (Springfield-Navojoa) started in left field and batted second.  2-for-5 with two doubles, one RBI, one run, and grounded into one double play.

Efren Navarro (former Memphis-Hermosillo) started at first base and batted third.  0-for-4 with one ground into double play and assisted in two double plays.

Hermosillo beat Navojoa 5-3
LMP Official Site Post Game

Notes:
Hermosillo deactivated Erik Garcia (former State College-Hermosillo) and Culiacan activated Zach Phillips (former Memphis-Culiacan): LMP Official Site

Cedric Hunter (former Memphis-Obregon) will participate in the 2017 Home Run Derby set for November 20th: LMP Official Site

Saturday's Games:
Navojoa (12-15) visits Hermosillo (15-12) @ 6:00 PM MST
Culiacan (16-11) visits Mochis (12-15) @ 6:00 PM
Jalisco (15-12) visits Obregon (9-18) @ 6:10 PM MST
Mazatlan ((15-12) visits Mexicali (14-13) @ 6:00 PM PT


Venezuelan League:

Rangel Ravelo (Memphis-Lara) started at first base and batted third.  0-for-3, one throwing error, and assisted in three double plays.

Zulia beat Lara 5-1 in game one of doubleheader
LVBP Official Site Post Game

Rangel Ravelo (Memphis-Lara) started at first base and batted third.  2-for-4 with one double, one run, and one strikeout.

Lara beat Zulia 4-1 in game two of doubleheader
LVBP Official Site Post Game

Wilfredo Tovar (Memphis-Caracas) started at second base and batted second.  1-for-4 with one hit by pitch, one caught stealing and assisted in two double plays.
Corey Baker (former Memphis-Caracas) entered in the seventh and pitched two innings.  He allowed no hits or runs, one walk, and struck two out.  (p-s:29-17)(g/f:2-2)

Caracas beat Margarita 6-0
LVBP Official Site Post Game

Ronny Cedeno (former St. Louis-Magallanes) started at shortstop and batted second.  2-for-4 with one home run, one RBI, two runs, one walk, and grounded into one double play.
Jerome Williams (former St. Louis-Magallanes) started and pitched three innings.  He allowed seven hits, six runs (three earned), two home runs, one walk, and struck three out for the losing decision (1-1).  (p-s:57-40)(g/f:4-2)
Pedro Rodriguez (former MiLB signing-Magallanes) entered in the eighth and pitched one inning.  He allowed one hit, no runs, and struck one out.  (p-s:11-8)(g/f:2-0)

Rafael Ortega (former Memphis-Caribes) started in centerfield and batted leadoff.  0-for-2 with three runs and four walks.
Cesar Valera (former Palm Beach-Caribes) started at third base and batted seventh.  0-for-5 with three strikeouts and assisted in one double play.

Caribes beat Magallanes 11-6
LVBP Official Site Post Game

Notes:
Miguel Socolovich (St. Louis free agent-Caracas) threw live batting practice on Friday: LVBP Official Site

Ildemaro Vargas (former Palm Beach-Lara) could make his debut with Lara next week: LVBP Official Site

Wilfredo Tovar (Memphis-Caracas) has focused on his hitting in the first month of the season: LVBP Official Site

Jose 'Cafecito' Martinez (St. Louis-La Guaira) talks about the slumping La Guaira: Lider

Saturday's Games:
Magallanes (15-12) visits La Guaira (10-15) @ 4:00 PM VET
Aragua (17-7) visits Zulia (13-12) @ 5:00 PM VET
Margarita (10-16) visits Caribes (11-16) @ 7:00 PM VET
Caracas (16-11) visits Lara (11-14) @ 7:00 PM VET


Dominican League:

Notes:
Nick Additon (former Memphis-Escogido) is expected to join Escogido on Wednesday: Escogido Official Site

Saturday's Games:
Cibao (13-8) visits Licey (8-13) @ 5:00 PM AST
Estrellas (13-8) visits Azucareros (9-12) @ 7:30 PM AST
Escogido (9-12) visits Cibaenas (11-10) @ 8:00 PM AST


Nicaraguan League:

Fidencio Flores (former GCL-Boer) started and pitched 3.1 innings.  He allowed seven hits, three earned runs, one walk, and struck one out.  (g/f:3-3)

Curt Smith (former Springfield-Chinandega) started in right field and batted fourth.  1-for-3 with one walk.
Edgard Montiel (former DSL-Chinandega) started as designated hitter and batted sixth.  1-for-3 with one run and one walk.

Boer beat Chinandega 7-3
LBPN Official Site Post Game

Saturday's Games:
Chinandega (5-5) visits Leon (4-6)
Rivas (6-5) visits Boer (6-5)


Colombian League:

Jonathan Escudero (former Palm Beach-Barranquilla) earned the loss as Sincelejo beat Barranquilla 5-4 in extras: LCBP Official Site

Saturday's Games:
Cartagena (2-4) visits Monteria (5-1) @ 5:00 PM
Barranquilla (2-4) visits Sincelejo (3-3) @ 5:00 PM


Veracruz League:

Standings: XEU Deportes

Wednesday, November 8, 2017

Cardinals Winter League Notebook 11-8-17: Nick Greenwood Released In The LVBP; Wilfredo Tovar Triples & Drives In Two Runs; Niko Vasquez Doubles & Knocks In One Run



Arizona Fall League:

Oscar Mercado (Springfield-Surprise) started in centerfield and batted third.  0-for-2 with one RBI, one run, three walks, two strikeouts, and one outfield assist.
Edmundo Sosa (Palm Beach-Surprise) started at third base and batted eighth.  1-for-2 with one two-out RBI, one run, one run, and one fielding error.
Jordan Hicks (Palm Beach-Surprise) entered in the eighth and pitched one inning.  He allowed one hit, no runs, and struck two out.  (p-s:19-13)(g/f:1-0)
Arturo Reyes (Memphis-Surprise) entered in the ninth and pitched one inning.  He allowed two hits, one earned run, threw one wild pitch, and struck one out.  (p-s:11-9)(g/f:1-0)

Surprise beat Glendale 6-1
MLB Official Site Post Game

Peter Mooney (former 2010 draft selection-Salt River) started at shortstop and batted ninth.  0-for-3 with one ground into double play.

Salt River beat Scottsdale 3-2
MLB Official Site Post Game

No Games Scheduled For Wednesday


Mexican Pacific League:

Randy Arozarena (Springfield-Navojoa) started in centerfield and batted leadoff.  1-for-5 with one run, one strikeout, and grounded into one double play.

Navojoa beat Mochis 5-2
LMP Official Site Post Game

Efren Navarro (former Memphis-Hermosillo) started at first base and batted third.  1-for-5 with one RBI, two strikeouts, and assisted in one double play.

Alexis Wilson (State College-Culiacan) entered late in the game at catcher.

Hermosillo beat Culiacan 2-1
LMP Official Site Post Game

Niko Vasquez (former Springfield-Obregon) started as designated hitter and batted fourth.  1-for-4 with one double, one RBI, one run, and two strikeouts.
Cedric Hunter (former Memphis-Obregon) started in centerfield and batted fifth.  1-for-4 with one double.

Mazatlan beat Obregon 11-3
LMP Official Site Post Game

Wednesday's Games:
Mochis (11-13) visits Navojoa (11-13) @ 7:30 PM MST
Hermosillo (11-13) visits Culiacan (14-10) @ 7:35 PM MST
Obregon (8-16) visits Mazatlan (13-11) @ 8:00 PM VET
Jalisco (13-11) visits Mexicali (13-11) @ 7:30 PM PST


Venezuelan League:

Ronny Cedeno (former St. Louis-Magallanes) started at shortstop and batted second.  4-for-5 with one double and three runs.

Wilfredo Tovar (Memphis-Caracas) started at second base and moved to shortstop, batting second.  1-for-4 with one triple, two two-out RBIs, one run, one walk, and three strikeouts.

Magallanes beat Caracas 10-6
LVBP Official Site Post Game

Notes:
Pedro Rodriguez (former MiLB signing-Magallanes) will join Magallanes on Wednesday: LVBP Official Site

Caribes released Nick Greenwood (former St. Louis): El Emergente

Rangel Ravelo (Memphis-Lara) was re-activated by Lara: El Emergente

Jose Martinez (former Springfield-Magallanes) was removed from the active roster by Magallanes: El Emergente

Wednesday's Games:
Margarita (10-13) visits La Guaira (9-14) @ 7:00 PM VET
Caracas (13-11) visits Aragua (16-6) @ 7:00 PM VET
Magallanes (14-10) visits Caribes (9-15) @ 7:00 PM VET


Venezuelan Parallel League:

Jose Gomez (former Johnson City-La Guaira) started and pitched 2.2 innings.  He allowed four hits, four earned runs, one home run, three walks, hit one batter, threw one wild pitch, and struck three out.

Lara beat La Guaira 4-3

Eduardo Sanchez (former St. Louis-Margarita/Aragua) entered in the seventh and pitched one inning.  He allowed two hits, two runs (one earned), one walk, and threw one wild pitch.

Margarita-Aragua beat Magallanes 10-2

Wednesday's Games:
Magallanes (5-13-1) visits Boston (14-4-2) @ 11:00 AM VET
Margarita-Aragua (9-3-4) visits Philadelphia (4-12-4) @ 11:00 AM VET


Dominican League:

Magneuris Sierra (St. Louis-Azucareros) entered late in the in left field.
Eugenio Velez (former Memphis-Azucareros) entered late in the game as a pinch hitter and batted eighth.  0-for-1 at the plate.
Jayson Aquino (former waiver claim-Azucareros) entered in the fifth and pitched to three batters.  He allowed one hit, one earned run, one walk, and struck one out.

Azucareros beat Licey 8-7
LIDOM Official Site Post Game

No Games Scheduled For Wednesday


Nicaraguan League:

Curt Smith (former Springfield-Chinandega) started in right field and batted fourth.  0-for-4 with one walk and one strikeout.
Edgard Montiel (former DSL-Chinandega) started as designated hitter and batted seventh.  1-for-4 with one double and one walk.

Boer beat Chinandega 3-2 in 12 innings
LBPN Official Site Post Game

Wednesday's Games:
Leon (3-5) visits Rivas (5-4)
Boer (5-4) visits Chinandega (4-4)


Colombian League:

Notes:
Gueddy Guerra (former VSL-Monteria) earned the win as Monteria beat Barranquilla 2-1: LCBP Official Site

Wednesday's Games:
Monteria (3-1) visits Barranquilla (2-2) @ 7:00 PM
Sincelejo (2-2) visits Cartagena (1-3) @ 7:00 PM


U-23  World Cup (November 22, 2017):

Notes:
Yadier Molina (St. Louis-Puerto Rico MGR) felt practices went well in the first week: Primera Hora

Tuesday, November 7, 2017

Cardinals Winter League Notebook 11-7-17: Curt Smith Walks & Hits A Two-Run Homer; Anderson Gerdel Strikes Out One Over One Scoreless Inning; Wilberto Rivera Selected In LBPRC Rookie Draft



Arizona Fall League:

Charlie Tilson (former Memphis-Glendale) started in centerfield and batted eighth.  1-for-3 with one run and one stolen base.

Peoria beat Glendale 4-3
MLB Official Site Post Game

Oscar Mercado (Springfield-Surprise) started in centerfield and batted second.  2-for-4 with one stolen base.
Andrew Knizner (Springfield-Surprise) started as designated hitter and batted fourth.  0-for-3 with one walk and grounded into one double play.

Peter Mooney (former 2010 draft selection-Salt River) started at second base and batted ninth.  0-for-3 and assisted in one double play.

Salt River beat Surprise 2-1
MLB Official Site Post Game

Notes:
Sandy Alcantara (St. Louis-Surprise) was named a top ten performer in the AFL Fall-Stars game: MLB Official Site

Tuesday's Games:
Peoria (13-9) visits Mesa (13-9) @ 12:35 PM MST
Surprise (9-13) visits Glendale (9-13) @ 12:35 PM MST
Scottsdale (11-10-1) visits Salt River (10-11-1) @ 6:35 PM MST


Mexican Pacific League:

Stats:
Efren Navarro (former Memphis-Hermosillo) has played in 23 games going 29-for-87 (.333) with five doubles, two home runs, 17 RBIs, 40 total bases, 17 runs, 14 walks, 15 strikeouts, .427 OBP, .460 SLG, and .887 OPS.
Randy Arozarena (Springfield-Navojoa) has played in 20 games going 25-for-87 (.287) with five doubles, one triple, four home runs, 13 RBIs, 44 total bases, 17 runs, three walks, three stolen bases, 19 strikeouts, two caught stealing, .326 OBP, .506 SLG, and .832 OPS.
Cedric Hunter (former Memphis-Obregon) has played in 21 games going 19-for-71 (.268) with three doubles, four home runs, nine RBIs, 34 total bases, nine runs, 13 walks, two stolen bases, nine strikeouts, .391 OBP, .479 SLG, and .870 OPS.
Niko Vasquez (former Springfield-Navojoa/Obregon) has played in 19 games going 17-for-67 (.254) with four doubles, one triple, one home run, nine RBIs, 26 total bases, eight runs, three walks, 12 strikeouts, one caught stealing, .315 OBP, .388 SLG, and .703 OPS.
Alexis Wilson (State College-Culiacan) has played in 12 games going 3-for-30 (.100) with three RBIs, three total bases, two runs, two walls, eight strikeouts, .156 OBP, .100 SLG, and .256 OPS.

Robert Stock (former Palm Beach-Jalisco) has made ten relief appearances posting a 1-0 record, 0.00 ERA,  0.93 Whip, two holds, and four saves.  He's allowed four hits, no runs, five walks, hit one batter, and struck out seven over 9.2 innings
Maikel Cleto (former St. Louis-Mochis) has made 12 relief appearances posting a 1-2 record, 3.86 ERA, 1.59 WHIP, and six saves.  He's allowed 17 hits, seven earned runs, one home run, nine walks, and struck out 16 over 16.1 innings.
Jesus Cruz (State College-Jalisco) has made five starts posting a 1-1 record, 5.48 ERA,and 1.48 WHIP.  He's allowed  25 hits, 14 earned runs, two home runs, nine walks, hit one batter, and struck out 20 over 23 innings.

Tuesday's Games:
Mochis (11-12) visits Navojoa (10-13) @ 7:30 PM MST
Hermosillo (12-11) visits Culiacan (14-9) @ 7:35 PM MST
Obregon (8-15) visits Mazatlan (12-11) @ 8:00 PM MT
Jalisco (13-10) visits Mexicali (12-11) @ 7:30 PM PT


Venezuelan League:

Stats:
Rangel Ravelo (Memphis-Lara) has played in seven games going 12-for-23 (.522) with two doubles, one home run, four RBIs, 17 total bases, four runs, two walks, .577 OBP, .739 SLG, and 1.316 OPS.
Jose Martinez (St. Louis-La Guaira) has played in four games going 7-for-15 (.467) with three doubles, one home run, four RBIs, 13 total bases, five runs, two walks, two strikeouts, .529 OBP, .867 SLG, and 1.396 OPS.
Wilfredo Tovar (Memphis-Caracas) has played in 23 games going 32-for-88 (.364) with six doubles, two triples, 15 RBIs, 42 total bases, 11 runs, six walks, three strikeouts, two caught stealing, .400 OBP, .477 SLG, and .877 OPS.
Carlos Talavera (Johnson City-Aragua) has played in three games going 2-for-6 (.333) with one triple, three RBIs, four total bases, two runs, three walks, one strikeout, .556 OBP, .667 SLG, and 1.222 OPS.
Rafael Ortega (former Memphis-Caribes) has played in nine games going 10-for-31 (.323) with three doubles, five RBIs, 13 total bases, eight runs, nine walks, three strikeouts, three caught stealing, .452 OBP, .419 SLG, and .872 OPS.
Cesar Valera (former Palm Beach-Caribes) has played in 19 games going 18-for-57 (.316) with two doubles, one home run, six RBIs, 23 total bases, three runs, two walks, one stolen base, six strikeouts, .361 OBP, .404 SLG, and .764 OPS.
Ronny Cedeno (former St. Louis-Magallanes) has played in 20 games going 24-for-77 (.312) with five doubles, 11 RBIs, 29 total bases, 13 runs, seven walks, two stolen bases, nine strikeouts, .356 OBP, .377 SLG, and .733 OPS.
Rayder Ascanio (Palm Beach-Magallanes) has played in nine games going 10-for-35 (.286) with one double, five RBIs, 11 total bases, ten runs, six walks, seven strikeouts, .390 OBP, .314 SLG, and .705 OPS.
Dennis Ortega (State College-Margarita) has played in ten games going 6-for-27 (.222) with two doubles, three RBIs, eight total bases, one run, one walk, eight strikeouts, one caught stealing, .241 OBP, .296 SLG, and .538 OPS.
Gabriel Lino (Memphis-Lara) has played in eight games going 4-for-26 (.154) with one double, one home run, five RBIs, eight total bases, two runs, one walk, seven strikeouts, .185 OBP, .308 SLG, and .493 OPS.
Jose Martinez (former Springfield-Magallanes) has played in 11 games going 4-for-30 (.133) with one double, one RBI, five total bases, three runs, five walks, two strikeouts, .257 OBP, .167 SLG, and .424 OPS.

Jerome Williams (former St. Louis-Magallanes) has made one start posting a 1-0 record, 0.00 ERA, and 0.40 WHIP.  He's allowed two hits, no runs, and struck three out over five innings.
Fabian Blanco (Johnson City-Lara) has made four relief appearances posting a 0-0 record, 0.00 ERA, 1.50 WHIP, and one hold.  He's allowed three hits, no runs, and struck two out over two innings.
Corey Baker (former Memphis-Caracas) has made nine appearances (one start) posting a 1-0 record, 3.52 ERA, 1.17 WHIP, and two holds.  He's allowed 12 hits, seven runs (six earned), two home runs, six walks, hit three batters, and struck 11 out over 15.1 innings.
Eduardo Sanchez (former St. Louis-Margarita) has made six relief appearances posting a 1-0 record, 3.86 ERA, and 1.43 WHIP.  He's allowed seven hits, three earned runs, three walks, hit one batter, and struck five out over seven innings.
Richard Castillo (former Memphis-Zulia) has made five relief appearances posting a 2-0 record, 4.35 ERA, and 0.87 WHIP.  He's allowed seven hits, five earned runs, one home run, two walks, hit one batter, and struck five out over 10.1 innings.
Pedro Echemendia (Memphis-La Guaira) has made nine relief appearances posting a 0-1 record, 5.63 ERA, 2.63 WHIP, and one hold.  He's allowed 18 hits, five earned runs, three walks, and struck seven out over eight innings.
Kender Villegas (former Palm Beach-Margarita) has made seven relief appearances posting a 0-0 record, 8.31 ERA, and 1.85 WHIP.  He's allowed 13 hits, nine runs (eight earned), three walks, hit one batter, and struck three out over 8.2 innings.
Nick Greenwood (former St. Louis-Caribes) has made six appearances (four starts) posting a 0-3 record, 9.00 ERA, and 2.47 WHIP.  He's allowed 32 hits, 17 runs (15 earned), two home runs, five walks, and struck eight out over 15 innings.
Roberto Canache (former Johnson City-Caribes) has made three relief appearances posting a 0-1 record, 16.20 ERA, and 3.60 WHIP.  He's allowed four hits, three earned runs, one home run, two walks, and struck two out over 1.2 innings.

Notes:
Breyvic Valera (St. Louis-Margarita) could be activated by Margarita next week: LVBP Official Site and Lider

David Peralta (former Johnson City-Margarita) could play for Margarita in December: El Emergente

Jose Martinez (St. Louis-La Guaira) will participate in the Pepsi Home Run Derby: Meridiano

Tuesday's Games:
Magallanes (13-10) visits Caracas (13-10) @ 7:00 PM VET


Venezuelan Parallel League:

Anderson Gerdel (former Palm Beach-La Guaira) entered in the fifth and pitched one inning.  He allowed one hit, no runs, one walk, and struck one out.

La Guaira beat Boston 6-5

Tuesday's Games:
Magallanes (5-12-1) visits Margarita-Aragua (8-3-4) @ 9:00 AM VET
La Guaira (6-6-3) visits Lara (8-8-2) for a doubleheader beginning @ 9:30 AM VET
Boston (13-4-2) visits Philadelphia (4-11-4) @ 11:00 AM VET


Dominican League:

Alberto Rosario (Memphis-Estrellas) started at catcher and batted eighth.  0-for-2 with one sacrifice and grounded into one double play.

Eliezer Alvarez (former Springfield-Escogido) started at second base and batted leadoff.  0-for-4 with two strikeouts and assisted in one double play.

Estrellas beat Escogido 1-0
Listin Diario Post Game

Raul Valdes (former St. Louis-Azucareros) started and pitched 3.2 innings.  He allowed nine hits, three earned runs, one home run, three walks, and struck two out.  (g/f:4-1)

Azucaereos beat Cibaenas 6-3
LIDOM Official Site Post Game

Tuesday's Games:
Azucareros (8-10) visits Licey (6-12) @ 7:15 PM AST
Cibao (11-7) visits Estrellas (12-6) @ 7:30 PM AST
Escogido (8-10) visits Cibaenas (9-9) @ 8:00 PM AST


Nicaraguan League:

Curt Smith (former Springfield-Chinandega) started in right field and batted fourth.  1-for-3 with one home run, two RBIs, two runs, one walk, and one strikeout.

Chinandega beat Rivas 5-4
LBPN Official Site Post Game

Tuesday's Games:
Rivas (5-3) visits Leon (2-5)
Chinandega (4-3) visits Boer (4-4)


Bolivarian Games (November 18, 2017):

Notes:
Ramon Ulacio (former GCL) made the Colombia roster: TV Max Deportes


U-23 World Cup (November 22, 2017):

Notes:
Delvin Perez (Johnson City-Puerto Rico) talks about first week of practices: PUR National Team Twitter


Puerto Rican League (January 6, 2018):

Notes:
Carolina elected Wilberto Rivera (GCL) in the rookie draft: LBPRC Official Twitter

Friday, November 3, 2017

Cardinals Winter League Notebook 11-3-17: Max Scherzer Inducted Into The Arizona Fall League Hall Of Fame; Cesar Valera Singles Twice, Doubles, & Drives In Three Runs; Carlos Talavera Singles, Triples, & Knocks In Three Runs



Arizona Fall League:

Peter Mooney (former 2010 draft selection-Salt River) started at second base and moved to shortstop, batting eighth.  2-for-4 at the plate.

Charlie Tilson (former Memphis-Glendale) started in cenerfield and batted leadoff.  0-for-4 with one walk and one strikeout.

Oscar Mercado (Springfield-Surprise) started in left field and batted second.  0-for-3 with one RBI, one walk, one sac fly, and one strikeout.
Edmundo Sosa (Palm Beach-Surprise) entered late in the game at third base.

Ian Rice (former 2012 draft selection-Mesa) statted at first base and batted ninth.  0-for-4 with one strikeout and assisted in one double play.

MLB Official Site Post Game

Notes:
Max Scherzer (former 2003 draft selection-Scottsdale/Phoenix) was inducted into the AFL Hall Of Fame: MLB Official Site

Friday's Games:
Glendale (8-12) visits Peoria (12-8) @ 12:35 PM MST
Mesa (12-8) visits Scottsdale (10-9) @ 12:35 PM MST
Salt River (9-10) visits Surprise (8-12) @ 12:35 PM MST


Mexican Pacific League:

Efren Navarro (former Memphis-Hermosillo) started at first base and batted third.  2-for-4 with one strikeout, grounded into one double play, and assisted in two double plays.


Cedric Hunter (former Memphis-Obregon) started in centerfield and batted fifth.  0-for-3 with one intentional walk.

Randy Arozarena (Springfield-Navojoa) started in left field and batted leadoff.  0-for-5 with two strikeouts.


Alexis Wilson (State College-Culiacan) started at catcher and batted ninth.  0-for-4 with one RBI and allowed one stolen base.

Maikel Cleto (former St. Louis-Mochis) entered in the ninth and pitched two innings.  He allowed no hits or runs, and two walks for the winning decision (1-2).  (p-s:33-18)(g/f:0-2)

Mochis beat Mexicali 8-6 in 10 innings
LMP Official Site Post Game

Notes:
Jarrod Saltalamacchia (former Toronto) has signed on to play for Jalisco: Jalisco Official Site

Friday's Games:
Navojoa (8-12) visits Jalisco (12-8) @ 7:15 PM CT
Culiacan (12-8) visits Obregon (7-13) @ 7:10 PM MST
Mexicali (10-10) visits Hermosillo (11-9) @ 7:30 PM MST


Venezuelan League:

Jose Martinez (St. Louis-La Guaira) started at first base and batted third.  1-for-4 with one double, two strikeouts, and assisted in one double play.
Pedro Echemendia (Memphis-La Guaira) entered in the eighth and pitched one inning.  He allowed four hits, two earned runs, one walk, and struck one out.  (p-s:25-15)(g/f:0-2)(ir-s:3-3)


Rafael Ortega (former Memphis-Caribes) started in centerfield and batted leadoff.  1-for-5 with one walk and one caught stealing.
Cesar Valera (former Palm Beach-Caribes) started at second base and batted ninth.  3-for-4 with one double, three two-out RBIs, and one strikeout.

Rayder Ascanio (Palm Beach-Magallanes) started at shortstop and moved to second base and batted second.  1-for-4 with three runs, one walk, and one strikeout.
Ronny Cedeno (former St. Louis-Magallanes) started at third base and batted fifth.  3-for-5 with three RBIs (two w/two-outs), one stolen base, and assisted in one double play.

Magallanes beat Caribes 10-8
LVBP Official Site Post Game

Wilfredo Tovar (Memphis-Caracas) started at shortstop and batted leadoff.  2-for-5 with one double, three RBIs, and one run.
Corey Baker (former Memphis-Caracas) entered in the sixth and pitched 1.1 innings.  He allowed no hits or runs, and struck four out for the hold (1).  (p-s:17-14)(ir-s:1-0)

Kender Villegas (former Palm Beach-Margarita) entered in the sixth and pitched one inning.  He allowed one hit, two earned runs, and hit one batter.  (p-s:20-10)(g/f:1-1)
Eduardo Sanchez (former St. Louis-Margarita) entered in the seventh and pitched one inning.  He allowed two hits, one earned run, and struck two out.  (p-s:17-13)(g/f:1-0)(ir-s:2-2)

Caracas beat Margarita 6-2
LVBP Official Site Post Game

Carlos Talavera (Johnson City-Aragua) started in left field and batted ninth.  2-for-4 with one triple, three RBIs, one run, and one strikeout.

Fabian Blanco (Johnson City-Lara) entered in the fifth and pitched to three batters.  He allowed one hit and no runs.  (p-s:11-5)(g/f:2-0)(ir-s:1-1)

Aragua beat Lara 8-3
LVBP Official Site Post Game

Notes:
Breyvic Valera (St. Louis-Margarita) arrived on Thursday and will join Margarita on Friday: Margarita Official Site

Friday's Games:
Caribes (8-13) visits La Guaira (8-12) @ 6:30 PM VET
Zulia (10-9) visits Aragua (16-4) @ 7:00 PM VET
Lara (9-11) visits Magallanes (10-10) @ 7:00 PM VET
Caracas (10-10) visits Margarita (9-11) @ 7:00 PM VET


Venezuelan Parallel League:

Imeldo Diaz (State College-Margarita/Aragua) started at second base and batted seventh.  2-for-4 with one double, two runs, and one stolen base.

Margarita-Aragua beat Lara 10-1

Friday's Games:
La Guaira visits Margarita-Aragua @ 9:00 AM VET
Magallanes visits Philadelphia @ 11:00 AM VET
Lara visits Boston @ 11:00 AM VET


Dominican League:

Stats:
Audry Perez (former St. Louis-Estrellas) has played in six games going 1-for-6 (.167) with two RBIs, one total base, one run, two strikeouts, .286 OBP, .167 SLG, and .452 OPS.
Magneuris Sierra (St. Louis-Azucareros) has played in 11 games going 3-for-19 (.158) with three total bases, three runs, two walks, two stolen bases, nine strikeouts, three caught stealing, .238 OBP, .158 SLG, and .396 OPS.
Eliezer Alvarez (former Springfield-Escogido) has played in four games going 1-for-7 (.143) with one total base, one run, one stolen base, two strikeouts, .250 OBP, .143 SLG, and .393 OPS.
Alberto Rosario (St. Louis-Estrellas) has played in six games going 1-for-17 (.059) with one total base, five strikeouts, .059 OBP, .059 SLG, and .118 OPS.
Luis Cruz (former Memphis-Azucareros) has played in two games going 0-for-1 (.000) with one run and one strikeout.

Mike Mayers (Memphis-Escogido) has made two starts posting a 1-0 record, 0.82 ERA, and 0.45 WHIP.  He's allowed three hits, one earned run, one home run, two walks, and struck 14 out over 11 innings.
Raul Valdes (former St. Louis-Azucareros) has made two starts posting a 0-1 record, 1.50 ERA, and 1.50 WHIP.  He's allowed 13 hits, five runs (two earned), five walks, and struck seven out over 12 innings.
Evan MacLane (former St. Louis-Estrellas) has made three starts posting a 0-0 record, 3.86 ERA, and 1.46 WHIP.  He's allowed 15 hits, six runs (five earned), three home runs, two walks, and struck two out over 11.2 innings.
Angel Castro (former Memphis-Cibaenas) has made four appearances (two starts) posting a 1-2 record, 4.09 ERA, and 1.18 WHIP.  He's allowed 11 hits, seven runs (five earned), one home run, two walks, hit one batter, and struck three out over 11 innings.
Jayson Aquino (former waiver claim-Azucareros) has made four relief appearances posting a 1-1 record, 5.40 ERA, and 1.20 WHIP.  He's allowed one hit, two runs (one earned), one walk, and struck two out over 1.2 innings.

Friday's Games:
Azucareros (4-10) visits Escogido (8-6) @ 7:15 PM AST
Licey (4-10) visits Estrellas (10-4) @ 7:30 PM AST
Cibao (9-5) visits Cibaenas (7-7) @ 8:00 PM AST


Nicaraguan League:

Friday's Games:
Leon (2-3) visits Chinandega (2-3)
Boer (3-3) visits Rivas (4-2)


Colombian League:

Friday's Games:
Monteria (0-0) visits Cartagena (0-0) @ 7:00 PM
Barranquilla (0-0) visits Sincelejo (0-0) @ 7:00 PM