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Sunday, January 27, 2019

Cardinals Winter League Notebook 1-27-19: Leobaldo Pina Singles Twice & Drives In One Run; Vicente Campos Strikes Out One Over One Hitless/Scoreless Inning; Ramon Vazquez Steps Down As Santurce Manager



Mexican Pacific League Championship:

Yefri Perez (former MiLB signing-Obregon) started in centerfield and batted second.  0-for-4 with one strikeout and one fielding error.

Jalisco beat Obregon 7-0
LMP Official Site Post Game

No Game Scheduled For Sunday


Venezuelan League Championship:

Ildemaro Vargas (former Springfield-Lara) started at second base and batted leadoff.  1-for-4 with one run, one walk, one strikeout, and assisted in one double play.
Rangel Ravelo (Memphis-Lara) started at first base and batted fourth.  1-for-4 with one run, one walk, one strikeout, and assisted in two double plays.
Vicente Campos (former MiLB signing-Lara) entered in the fifth and pitched one inning.  He allowed no hits or runs, and struck one out.  (p-s:10-6)(g/f:1-0)

Leobaldo Pina (former Springfield-Caracas) started at third base and batted second.  2-for-5 with one two-out RBI, one stolen base, one strikeout, and one caught stealing.
Wilfredo Tovar (former Memphis-Caracas) started at shortstop and batted seventh.  0-for-4 with one RBI and one strikeout.
Pedro Rodriguez (former MiLB signing-Caracas) entered in the sixth and pitched 1.1 innings.  He allowed one hit and no runs for the hold (1).  (p-s:14-9)(g/f:0-1)(ir-s:3-0)
Miguel Socolovich (former St. Louis-Caracas) entered in the ninth and pitched one inning.  He allowed one hit and no runs.  (p-s:13-9)(g/f:1-1)

Caracas beat Lara 8-4
LVBP Official Site Post Game

Sunday's Game:
Lara (3-1) visits Caracas (1-3) @ 1:00 PM VET


Australian Baseball League Semifinals:

Pete Kozma (former St. Louis-Perth) started at shortstop and batted second.  2-for-5 with one double, two runs, two strikeouts, and assisted in three double plays.

Perth beat Sydney 11-6
ABL Official Site Post Game
Perth wins the series taking two of three games


Latin American Series:

Jose Almarante (former Memphis-Acayucan) earned the win as Acayucan beat Herrera 6-4 in 10 innings: TV Max Deportes


Caribbean Series (February 2, 2019):

Notes:
Venezuela insists that it can still host the 2019 Caribbean Series: El Nuevo Dia

The LMP is making a push to host the Caribbean Series at either Obregon or Jalisco: Meridiano

Santo Domingo, Dominican Republic is a possibility to host the Caribbean Series, start of the tournament may be pushed back two days, Azucareros or the winner of the Latin American Series could replace the LVBP champion: Listin Diario

Estrellas celebrated their LIDOM championship with a parade: El Caribe

Benito Santiago (former New York-N) will manage Juana Diaz in the Puerto Rican Double-A League and Luis De Leon (former St. Louis) was named to the coaching staff: Primera Hora

Ramon Vazquez (former Memphis-Santurce MGR) will not continue managing Santurce after winning the LBRC championship: El Nuevo Dia

Puerto Rico is in line to host the Caribbean Series in 2020: El Nuevo Dia

Erick Almonte (Peoria MGR) was elected National Federation of Professional Players in the Dominican Republic:

Cuba will make a strong push to host the Caribbean Series in 2020 or 2021, if they are made a member of the Confederation: Pelota Cubana Blog

Alfredo Despaigne (Granma-Softbank free agent) is focused on winning the Caribbean Series with las Tunas but leaves open the possibility for a return to Japan or even playing in the MLB: Licey Official Site

Tuesday, November 13, 2018

Cardinals Winter League Notebook 11-13-18: Cardinals Signed Williams Perez, Currently Pitching For Lara In LVBP; Rafael Ortega Singles, Doubles, & Drives In One Run; Rob Kaminsky Strikes Out One Over One & A Third Scoreless Innings For The Win

Arizona Fall League:

Rob Kaminsky (former Palm Beach-Glandale) entered in the sixth and pitched 1.1 innings.  He allowed one hit, no runs, and struck one out for the winning decision (3-0).  (p-s:12-8)(g/f:2-1)

Glendale beat Mesa 4-2
MLB Official Site Post Game

Andy Young (Memphis-Surprise) started at second base and batted sixth.  2-for-3 with one RBI and one walk.

Scottsdale beat Surprise 5-4

Tuesday's Games:
Glendale (11-16) visits Surprise (10-17) @ 12:35 PM MST
Mesa (13-13) visits Peoria (19-8) @ 12:35 PM MST
Salt River (15-12) visits Scottsdale (12-14) @ 12;35 PM MST


Mexican Pacific League:

Stats:
Iker Franco (former Springfield-Obregon) has played in three games going 4-for-9 (.444) with one double, one home run, four RBIs, eight total bases, three runs, one walk, .500 OBP, .889 SLG, and 1.389 OPS.
Ramon Urias (Memphis-Mochis) has played in 26 games going 31-for-90 (.344) with four doubles, four home runs, 18 RBIs, 47 total bases, 16 runs, 20 walks, four stolen bases, 19 strikeouts, two caught stealing, .473 OBP, .522 SLG, and .995 OPS.
Kevin Medrano (former 2011 draft selection-Jalisco) has played in 22 games going 23-for-69 (.333) with eight doubles, one home run, 11 RBIs, 34 total bases, 15 runs, seven walks, two stolen bases, 15 strikeouts, one caught stealing, .395 OBP, .493 SLG, and .887 OPS.
Cedric Hunter (former Memphis-Hermosillo) has played in 23 games going 27-for-89 (.303) with four doubles, one home run, 13 RBIs, 34 total bases, ten runs, seven walks, two stolen bases, nine strikeouts, two cauight stealing, .354 OBP, .382 SLG, and .736 OPS.
Daric Barton (former Peoria-Jalisco) has played in 16 games going 12-for-44 (.273) with three doubles, one home run, three RBIs, 18 total bases, five runs, 13 walks, eight strikeouts, .458 OBP, .409 SLG, and .867 OPS.
Niko Vasquez (former Springfield-Jalisco) has played in 24 games going 23-for-85 (.271) with five doubles, four home runs, nine RBIs, 40 total bases, 15 runs, nine walks, 20 strikeouts, .347 OBP, .471 SLG, and .818 OPS.
Colin Walsh (former Springfield-Mexicali) has played in 13 games going 10-for-42 (.238) with four doubles, 14 total bases, seven runs, seven walks, one stolen base, 12 strikeouts, one caught stealing, .347 OBP, .333 SLG, and .680 OPS.
Irving Lopez (Palm Beach-Hermosillo) has played in ten games going 1-for-5 (.200) with one total base, one run, one walk, two strikeouts, .429 OBP, .200 SLG, and .629 OPS.
Richy Pedroza (former Peoria-Obregon) has played in eight games going 5-for-26 (.192) with one RBI, five total bases, three runs, two walks, five strikeouts, .250 OBP, .192 SLG, and .442 OPS.
Alexis Wilson (State College-Culiacan) has played in 16 games going 7-for-37 (.189) with three doubles, four RBIs, ten total bases, two runs, one walk, five strikeouts, .244 OBP, .270 SLG, and .514 OPS.

Maikel Cleto (former St. Louis-Obregon) has made three relief appearances posting a 0-0 record, 0.00 ERA, and 1.15 WHIP.  He's allowed no hits or runs, five walks, and struck four out over 4.1 innings.
Arturo Reyes (Memphis-Hermosillo) has made five starts posting a 1-3 record, 2.89 ERA, and 0.96 WHIP.  He's allowed 23 hits, 11 runs (nine earned), four walks, hit three batters, and struck 20 out over 28 innings.
Pedro Echemendia (former Memphis-Mochis) has made six appearances (two starts) posting a 0-1 record, 6.52 ERA, 1.76 WHIP, and one hold.  He's allowed 14 hits, seven earned runs, three home runs, three walks, hit one batter, and struck seven out over 9.2 innings.
Hector Villalobos (State College-Mochis) has made eight relief appearances posting a 0-0 record, 9.00 ERA, and 1.25 WHIP.  He's allowed four hits, four earned runs, one home run, one walk, hit two batters, and struck three out over four innings.
Joe Colon (former MiLB signing-Jalisco) has made eight relief appearances posting a 0-1 record, 10.50 ERA, 2.50 WHIP, and three holds.  He's allowed 11 hits, seven earned runs, four walks, hit one batter, and struck six out over six innings.

Notes:
Mochis signed Jose Valverde (Aguascalientes) for the 2018-19 season, after being let got by Estrellas in the LIDOM: Mochis Official Site

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


Venezuelan League:

Rafael Ortega (former Memphis-Caribes) started in centerfield and batted leadoff.  2-for-4 with one double, one two-out RBI, and two runs.
Cesar Valera (former Palm Beach-Caribes) started at second base and batte third.  1-for-2 with one double, one RBI, one walk, and one sac fly.
Hunter Cervenka (MiLB signing-Caribes) entered in the ninth and pitched one inning.  He allowed no hits or runs, and one walk for the save (1).  (p-s:14-6)(g/f:1-2)

Caribes beat Aragua 5-2
LVBP Official Site Post Game

Notes:
St. Louis signed Williams Perez to minors deal and he is currently pitching for Lara.  He has made six starts posting a 2-0 record, 2.45 ERA, and 1.13 WHIP.  He's allowed 25 hits, nine runs (eight earned), eight walks, hit two batters, and struck 17 out over 29.1 innings.

Miguel Socolovich (former St. Louis-Caracas) and Matt Pearce (Springfield-Caracas) are expected to join the Caracas active roster: Caracas Official Site

Rangel Ravelo (Memphis-Lara) is expected to rejoin Lara very soon: El Emergente

Tuesday's Games:
Lara (16-11) visits Margarita (16-11) @ 5:00 PM VST
Magallanes (11-14) visitsLa Guaira (12-13) @ 5:00 PM VST
Caracas (14-11) visits Zulia (13-13) @ 6:00 PM VST


Venezuelan Parallel League:

Carlos Talavera (former Johnson City-Aragua B) started at first base and batted fourth.  2-for-3 with one double and one run.

Philadelphia beat Aragua B 5-1

Tuesday's Games:
Los Angeles (11-4-2) visits Philadelphia (6-13-1) for a doubleheader beginning @9:00 AM VST
Aragua B (5-12-2) visits Aragua (10-9) @ 10:00 AM VST


Dominican League:

Notes:
Escogido signed Dean Anna (former St. Louis) for the 2018-19 LIDOM season: LIDOM Official Site

Raul Valdes (former St. Louis-Azucareros) was named Pitcher of the Week: LIDOM Official Site

Bartolo Colon (Texas free agent-Cibaenas) will join Cibaenas this week: Cibaenas Official Site

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


Meridana League (Yucatan, Mexico):

Amaury Cazana (former Memphis-Marista) scored on a home run: Meridana Official Twitter


MLB-NPB All-Star Challenge:

John Brebbia (St. Louis-MLB) entered in the ninth and pitched to four batters.  He allowed no hits or runs.  (p-s:12-7)(g/f:3-0)(ir-s:2-2)

Samurai Japan beat MLB 5-3
MLB Official Site Post Game

Wednesday's Game:
MLB (1-3) visits Samurai Japan (3-1) @ 5:00 AM ET


Puerto Rican League (November 15, 2018):

Notes:
Ramon Vazquez (former Memphis-Santurce MGR) make adjustments to Santurce with a couple members missing: El Vocero

Wednesday, November 7, 2018

Cardinals Winter League Notebook 11-7-18: Jamie Romak Hits Three-Run & Solo Home Runs; Andy Young Singles, Doubles, Walks, & Drives In Two Runs; Maikel Cleto Strikes Out Two & Holds Two Inherited Runners On Base Over Two & Two-Thirds Scoreless Innings

Korean Baseball Organization Championship:

Jamie Romak (former Memphis-SK) started at first base and batted fourth.  2-for-3 with two home runs, four RBIs, two runs, one walk, and one strikeout.

SK beat Doosan 7-2
Yonhap News Agency Post Game

Thursday's Games:
Doosan (1-2) visits SK (2-1) @ 3:30 AM


Arizona Fall League:

Andy Young (Memphis-Surprise) started as designated hitter and batted sixth.  2-for-4 with one double, two RBIs, two runs, one walk, and grounded into one double play.

Surprise beat Glendale 10-1
MLB Official Site Post Game

Wednesday's Games:
Scottsdale (10-12) visits Surprise (9-14) @ 12:35 PM MST
Glendale (9-14) visits Mesa (10-12) @ 6:35 PM MST
Peoria (15-8) visits Salt River (15-8) visits 6:35 PM MST


Mexican Pacific League:

Kevin Medrano (former 2011 draft selection-Jalisco) started in centerfield and batted seventh.  2-for-3 with one run and one walk.
Niko Vasquez (former Springfield-Jalisco) started at first base and batted eighth.  1-for-4 with one home run, two RBIs, one run, one strikeout, and assisted in one double play.
Joe Colon (former MiLB signing-Jalisco) entered in the eighth and pitched to three batters.  He allowed no hits or runs, one walk, and struck one out.  (p-s:14-7)(g/f:1-0)

Jalisco beat Mazatlan 9-5
LMP Official Site Post Game

Colin Walsh (former Springfield-Mexicali) entered late in the game at third base and batted ninth.  1-for-1 at the plate.

John Nogowski (Springfield-Obregon) started at first base and batted fifth.  0-for-6 with two strikeouts and assisted in two double plays.
Maikel Cleto (former St. Louis-Obregon) entered in the ninth and pitched 2.2 innings.  He allowed no hits or runs, one walk, and struck two out.  (p-s:33-21)(g/f:1-1)(ir-s:2-0)

Obregon beat Mexicali 3-2 in 15 innings
LMP Official Site Post Game

Ramon Urias (Memphis-Mochis) started at second base and batted fourth.  2-for-5 with one double, one two-out RBI, one run, one strikeout, one throwing error, and assisted in one double play.

Mochis beat Navojoa 9-7
LMP Official Site Post Game

Irving Lopez (Palm Beach-Hermosillo) entered late in the game as a pinch runner.
Cedric Hunter (former Memphis-Hermosillo) started in left field and batted seventh.  0-for-3 with one RBI, one sac fly, and one strikeout.

Culiacan beat Hermosillo 6-3
LMP Official Site Post Game

Wednesday's Games:
Mazatlan (11-10) visits Jalisco (12-9) @ 7:15 PM CST
Mexicali (9-11) visits Obregon (10-11) @ 7:10 PM MST
Navojoa (9-11) visits Mochis (11-10) @ 7:30 PM MST
Culiacan (11-10) visits Hermosillo (10-11) @ 7:30 PM MST


Venezuelan League:

Wilfredo Tovar (Memphis free agent-Caracas) started at shortstop and batted leadoff.  3-for-4 with one two-out RBI, one run, one walk, and one caught stealing.
Anthony Garcia (former Memphis-Caracas) started in left field and batted seventh.  0-for-4 with one ground into double play.

Zulia beat Caracas 8-5
LVBP Official Site Post Game

Dennis Ortega (Peoria-Margarita) started at catcher and batted ninth.  1-for-3 with one sacrifice and one strikeout.

Margarita beat Aragua 4-0
LVBP Official Site Post Game

Notes:
La Guaira traded Johny Celis (former MiLB tryout) to Margarita: LVBP Official Site

Jorge Rondon (former St. Louis-Magallanes) was added to the Magallanes active roster: El Emergente

Kender Villegas (former Palm Beach-Margarita) was added to the Margarita active roster: El Emergente

Wednesday's Games:
Margarita (12-9) visits Caracas (13-8) @ 5:00 PM VET
Magallanes (9-10) visits Caribes (7-14) @ 5:00 PM VET
Zulia (11-9) visits Aragua (8-11) @ 6:00 PM VET
La Guaira (7-12) visits Lara (14-8) @ 6:00 PM VET


Venezuelan Parallel League:

Carlos Talavera (former Johnson City-Aragua B) started in right field and batted sixth.  3-for-5 with one double and one RBI.

Philadelphia and Aragua B tied 4-4 after 10 innings
Official Site Post Game

Wednesday's Games:
Philadelphia (4-11-1) visits Los Angeles (7-4-1) @ 10:00 AM VET
Aragua (9-6) visits Aragua B (5-8-1) @ 10:00 AM VET


Dominican League:

Yefri Perez (former MiLB signing-Cibeanas) entered late in the game as designated hitter and scored one run.
Francisco Pena (St. Louis free agent-Cibaenas) started at catcher and batted ninth.  0-for-3 with one walk and two strikeouts.

Cibaenas beat Azucareros 5-1
LIDOM Official Site Post Game

Wednesday's Games:
Azucareros (9-10) visits Licey (6-13) @ 6:15 PM AST
Escogido (10-9) visits Estrellas (9-10) @ 6:30 PM AST
Cibao (12-7) visits Cibaenas (11-8) @ 7:00 PM AST


Puerto Rican League (November 15, 2018):

Notes:
Joe Colon (former MiLB signing-Jalisco) is expected to join Santurce: El Nuevo Dia

Ramon Vazquez (former Memphis-Santurce MGR) will report on Saturday: El Vocero

Monday, January 29, 2018

Cardinals Winter League Notebook 1-29-18: Fidencio Flores Struck Out One Over Two Scoreless Innings; Randy Arozarena & Francisco Rivera Each Single; Nestor Molina Heading To Caribbean Series With LVBP



Cuban League Championship:

Granma beat Las Tunas 3-2 to win the championship: Baseball de Cuba


Mexican Pacific League Championship:

Randy Arozarena (Springfield-Navojoa) started in left field and batted leadoff.  1-for-6 with three strikeouts.

Culiacan beat Navojoa 6-4 in 12 innings
LMP Official Site Post Game
Culiacan won the championship four games to three


Venezuelan League Championship:

Stats:
Ildemaro Vargas (former Springfield-Lara) played in 15 games going 24-for-69 (.348) with four doubles, one triple, nine RBIs, 30 total bases, nine runs, six walks, seven stolen bases, three strikeouts, two caught stealing, .400 OBP, .435 SLG, and .835 OPS.
Rangel Ravelo (Memphis-Lara) played in 15 games going 20-for-58 (.345) with two doubles, two home runs, eight RBIs, 28 total bases, ten runs, 11 walks, one stolen base, eight strikeouts, .465 OBP, .483 SLG, and .948 OPS.
Rafael Ortega (former Memphis-Caribes) played in 16 games going 16-for-63 (.254) with five doubles, one triple, two home runs, six RBIs, 29 total bases, seven runs, ten walks, six strikeouts, one caught stealing, .356 OBP, .460 SLG, and .816 OPS.

Notes:
Nestor Molina (MiLB signing-Lara) will join Caribes for the Caribbean Series: LVBP Official Site


Dominican League Championship:

Sunday's Game Was Postponed

Monday's Game:
Cibaenas (2-1) visits Licey (1-2) @ 5:00 PM AST


Puerto Rican League Championship:

Stats:
Anthony Garcia (former Memphis-Caguas) played in three games going 5-for-9 (.556) with two doubles, two home runs, three RBIs, 13 total bases, three runs, three walks, .667 OBP, 1.444 SLG, and 2.111 OPS.

Robby Rowland (former Springfield-Caguas) made three relief appearances posting a 0-0 record, 3.00 ERA, 1.33 WHIP, and one hold.  He allowed two hits, one earned run, two walks, and struck one out over three innings.
Ivan Maldonado (former MiLB tryout-Caguas) made one start posting a 1-0 record, 1.50 ERA, and 1.17 WHIP.  He allowed five hits, one earned run, two walks, and struck three out six innings.
Hector Hernandez (former Palm Beach-Santruce) made one start posting a 0-1 record, 5.40 ERA, and 2.00 WHIP.  He allowed eight hits, four runs (three earned), two walks, and struck one out over five innings.

Notes:
Anthony Garcia (former Memphis-Carolina) is unsure if he will travel with Caguas to Caribbean Series: El Nuevo Dia

Santurce plans to bring back Ramon Vazquez (former Memphis) as manager for the 2018-19 season: El Nuevo Dia


Latin American Series:

Francisco Rivera (former Palm Beach-Acayucan) started as designated hitter and batted fifth.  1-for-5 at the plate.

Acayucan beat Urraca 7-2
LBPN Official Site Post Game

Edgard Montiel (former DSL-Chinandega) started as designated hitter and batted sixth.  0-for-5 with one strikeout.
Fidencio Flores (former GCL-Chinandega) entered in the seventh and pitched two innings.  He allowed no hits or runs, one walk, and struck one out.  (g/f:3-2)

Chinandega beat Wildcats 6-5 in 11 innings
LBPN Official Site Post Game

No Games Scheduled For Monday

Friday, January 26, 2018

Cardinals Winter League Notebook 1-26-18: Anthony Garcia Doubles & Hits A Solo Home Run; Ildemaro Vargas Singles, Doubles, Walks, & Drives In One Run; Donovan Solano Recovering After Hit By Pitch



Cuban League Championship:

Granma beat Las Tunas 1105 to take 3-2 lead in the series: Baseball de Cuba


Mexican Pacific League Championship:

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

Culiacan beat Navojoa 5-3
LMP Official Site Post Game

No Game Scheduled For Friday


Venezuelan League Championship:

Ildemaro Vargas (former Springfield-Lara) started at second base and batted leadoff.  2-for-4 with one double, one RBI, and one walk.
Rangel Ravelo (Memphis-Lara) started at first base and batted fourth.  1-for-4 at the plate.

Rafael Ortega (former Memphis-Caribes) started in centerfield and batted leadoff.  2-for-4 with one double, one run, and one walk.

Caribes beat Lara 5-2
LVBP Official Site Post Game

Notes:
Rafael Ortega (former Memphis-Caribes) calls it special to play in the LVBP championship: LVBP Official Site

Rangel Ravelo (Memphis-Lara) is writing his own history in the LVBP: Lider

No Game Scheduled For Friday


Dominican League Championship:

Licey beat Cibaenas 4-3 in 10 innings
LIDOM Official Site Post Game

Notes:
Donovan Solano (former Memphis-Licey) posted an update on his status after being hit in the face by a pitch: Licey Official Twitter

Lino Rivera (former Springfield-Cibaenas MGR) says the pitching has been good for Cibeanas: El Nacional

Friday's Game:
Licey (1-2) visits Cibaenas (2-1) @ 7:30 PM AST


Puerto Rican League Championship:

Anthony Garcia (former Memphis-Caguas) started in right field and batted third.  2-for-4 with one double, one home run, one RBI, and one run.
Robby Rowland (former Springfield-Caguas) entered in the eighth and pitched one inning.  He allowed no hits or runs, and struck one out for the hold (1).  (g/f:1-1)

Caguas beat Santurce 2-1
LBPRC Official Site Post Game

Notes:
Ramon Vazquez (former Memphis-Santurce MGR) says his team is not afraid of fatigue: Noticel

Friday's Game:
Caguas (1-0) visits Santurce (0-1) @ 1:30 PM AST


Latin American Series:

Notes:
Porfirio Lopez (Trios-Rivieres free agent-Sincelejo) demand $500 to pitch the championship finale but the team did not give in: El Universal

Friday's Games:
Wildcats (Curacao) (0-0) visits Urraca (Panama) (0-0) @ 2:00 PM
Acayucan (Veracruz) (0-0) visits Chinandega (Nicaragua) (0-0) @ 6:30 PM
Monteria (Colombia) (0-0) off day

Saturday, January 13, 2018

Cardinals Winter League Notebook 1-13-18: Pedro Echemendia Strikes Out Four & Allows One Run Over Five Innings For The Win; Ivan Maldonado Strikes Out Three & Allows One Run Over Five & Two-Thirds For The Win; Donovan Solano Hits A Solo Home Run



Mexican Pacific League Playoffs:

Stats:
Randy Arozarena (Springfield-Navojoa) has played in seven games going 8-for-28 (.286) with two doubles, one home run, two RBIs, 13 total bases, four runs, one walk, one stolen base, ten strikeouts, one caught stealing, .333 OBP, .464 SLG, and .798 OPS.

Saturday's Games:
Navojoa (1-1) visits Jalisco (1-1) @ 6:15 PM CT
Mexicali (0-2) visits Culiacan (2-0) @ 6:05 PM MT


Venezuelan League Playoffs:

Rafael Ortega (former Memphis-Caribes) started in centerfield and batted leadoff.  3-for-5 with one double, one run, and one caught stealing/pickoff.

Wilfredo Tovar (Memphis-Caracas) started at second base and batted second.  0-for-4 with one strikeout and assisted in two double plays.
Miguel Socolovich (former St. Louis-Caracas) entered in the eighth and pitched one inning.  He allowed one hit and no runs.  (p-s:8-7)(g/f:1-1)

Caribes beat Caracas 4-0
LVBP Official Site Post Game

Ronny Cedeno (former St. Louis-Magallanes) started at second base and batted third.  1-for-4 and one fielding error.
Jose Martinez (former Springfield-Magallanes) started at third base and batted seventh.  0-for-4 with one ground into double play.
Rayder Ascanio (Palm Beach-Magallanes) started at shortstop and batted ninth.  2-for-4 and assisted in one double play.
Jorge Rondon (former St. Louis-Magallanes) entered in the eighth and pitched one inning.  He allowed no hits or runs, two walks, threw one wild pitch, and struck one out.  (p-s:20-10)(g/f:1-0)

Ildemaro Vargas (former Springfield-Lara) started at second base and batted leadoff.  0-for-4 with one stolen base, one strikeout, and assisted in one double play.
Rangel Ravelo (Memphis-Lara) started at first base and batted third.  2-for-3 with one double, two runs, two walks, and assisted in one double play.

Lara beat Magallanes 7-2
LVBP Official Site Post Game

Notes:
Rafael Ortega (former Memphis-Caribes) hopes to continue contributing as he did during regular season: LVBP Official Site

Ronny Cedeno (former St. Louis-Magallanes) is dealing with some leg problems: El Emergente

No Games Scheduled For Saturday


Dominican League Round Robin:

Donovan Solano (former Memphis-Licey) started at third base and moved to second, batting second.  1-for-5 with one home run, one RBI, one run, one strikeout, and assisted in one double play.
Pedro Echemendia (Memphis-Licey) started and pitched five innings.  He allowed five hits, one earned run, two walks, and struck four out for the wining decision (3-0).  (g/f:85-53)(g/f:5-3)

Licey beat Cibao 4-3
Bengaleses Post Game

Audry Perez (former St. Louis-Escogido) started at catcher and batted eighth.  1-for-3 with one walk and allowed two stolen bases.

Cibaenas beat Escogido 3-2
LIDOM Official Site Post Game

Saturday's Games:
Licey (8-4) visits Escogido (5-8) @ 5:00 PM AST
Cibao (5-8) visits Cibaenas (7-5) @ 7:30 PM AST


Nicaraguan League Playoffs:

Stats:
Curt Smith (former Springfield-Chinandega) has played in four games going 4-for-14 (.286) with one double, one home run, two RBIs, eight total bases, four runs, two intentional walks, one sac fly, one stolen base, three strikeouts, grounded into one double play, .421 OBP, .571 SLG, and .992 OPS.
Edgard Montiel (former DSL-Chinandega) has played in four games going 4-for-14 (.286) with one double, one RBI, five total bases, two runs, four walks (one intentional), one strikeout, grounded into one double play, .474 OBP, .357 SLG, and .831 OPS.

Fidencio Flores (former GCL-Boer) made one start posting a 0-1 record, 3.00 ERA, and 1.50 WHIP.  He allowed seven hits, three runs (two earned), one home run, two walks, hit one batter, and struck three out over six innings.

No Championship Game Scheduled For Saturday


Colombian League Round Robin:

Sincelejo beat Barranquilla 7-6: El Universal


Puerto Rican League:

Ruben Gotay (former Memphis-Caguas) started at first base and batted sixth.  1-for-4 with one strikeout, grounded into one double play, and assisted in two double plays.
Ivan Maldonado (former MiLB tryout-Caguas) started and pitched 5.2 innings.  He allowed four hits, one earned run, one home run, three walks, and struck three out for the winning decision (2-0).  (g/f:4-5)
Robby Rowland (former Springfield-Caguas) entered in the eighth and pitched one inning.  He allowed no hits or runs, and two walks for the hold (2).  (g/f:1-1)

Caguas beat Santurce 4-3
LBPRC Official Site Post Game

Yariel Gonalez (State College-Mayaguez) started as designated hitter and batted seventh.  2-for-4 with one RBI, one run, and one walk.

Mayaguez beat Carolina 10-3
LBPRC Official Site Post Game

Notes:
Ramon Vazquez (former Memphis) will take over as Santurce manager: LBPRC Official Site

Saturday's Games:
Caguas (5-3) visits Santurce (3-4) @ 1:30 PM AST
Carolina (3-5) visits Mayaguez (4-3) @ 7:30 PM AST

Sunday, January 29, 2017

Cardinals Winter League Notebook 1-29-17: Hector Salazar Strikes Out Three & Allows One Run Over Five & Two-Thirds Innings; Donovan Solano Collects Two Singles & One RBI; Edgard Montiel Singles & Walks Twice



Mexican Pacific League Championship:

Eugenio Velez (former Memphis-Mochis) started as designated hitter and batted seventh.  1-for-3 with one run, one walk, one stolen base, and grounded into one double play.

Mexicali beat Mochis 13-1
LMP Official Site Post Game

Notes:
Mexicali won the series over Mochis four games to two and will head to the Caribbean Series.


Dominican League Championship:

Donovan Solano (former Memphis-Licey) started at second base and batted second.  2-for-5 with one RBI, grounded into one double play, and assisted in two double plays.

Brayan Pena (St. Louis free agent-Cibaenas) entered late in the game as a pinch hitter and batted ninth.  0-for-1 at the plate.
Angel Castro (former Memphis-Cibaenas) started and pitched to four batters.  He allowed two hits, no runs, and one walk.  (g/f:1-0)

Licey beat Cibaenas 6-2
LIDOM Official Site Post Game

Notes:
Licey won the series over Cibaenas five games to four and will head to the Caribbean Series.

The LIDOM had a little trouble paying the players in the playoffs: El Caribe

Cibaenas fans upset over the loss set fire to a tree near city hall: El Caribe

Donovan and Jonathan Solano (Licey) celebrated winning the LIDOM championship: El Heraldo


Australian Baseball League:

Malik Collymore (former Johnson City-Sydney) started in left field and batted second.  1-for-3 with one double, one walk, one stolen base, and one caught stealing.

Adelaide beat Sydney 4-3
Adelaide Official Site Post Game

Monday's Game:
Sydney (15-24) visits Brisbane (21-18) in makeup game for 1/15/17


Latin American Series:

Hector Salazar (former GCL-Panama Metro) started and pitched 5.2 innings.  He allowed three hits, one earned run, five walks, and struck three out.  (p-s:92-49)
Hector Corpas (former Quad Cities-Panama Metro) entered in the eighth and pitched to four batters.  He allowed two hits, one earned run, and struck one out.  (p-s:15-10)(ir-s:3-3)

Edgard Montiel (former DSL-Chinandega) started as designated hitter and batted third.  1-for-3 with one run, two walks, and one strikeout.
Curt Smith (former Springfield-Chinandega) started in right field and batted fourth.  1-for-5 with one run and one strikeout.

Panama Metro beat Chinandega 7-5
LCBP Official Site Post Game

Francisco Rivera (former Palm Beach-Xalapa) started at catcher and batted third.  1-for-4 at the plate.

Monteria beat Xalapa 9-0
LCBP Official Site Post Game

Notes:
Panama Metro lost out on the championship game in the tie-breaker coin flip: Probeis Oficial Twitter

Sunday's Championship Game:
Monteria (2-1) visits Chinandega (2-1) @ 3:00 PM


Caribbean Series (February 1, 2017):

Notes:
Zulia arrived in Culiacan, Mexico and added Pedro Rodriguez (former MiLB signing-Caribes/Lara) roster: LVBP Official Site

Rumors are swirling that the Puerto Rican League may not operate for the 2017-18 season and Ramon Vazquez (former Memphis-Santurce MGR) will look for opportunities elsewhere: Primera Hora


Arizona Winter League (February 3, 2017):

Notes:
Players report on January 30, 2017: Arizona Winter League Twitter


World Baseball Classic (March 6, 2017):

Notes:
The Colombian team will begin training tomorrow to create the 28-man roster from 50 players with Neder Horta (former St. Louis scout) as manager and Luis Urueta (former Palm Beach) as assistant: El Meridiano

Friday, January 27, 2017

Cardinals Winter League Notebook 1-27-17: Hector Hernandez Strikes Out Two Over Two Hitless/Scoreless Innings In LBPRC Playoffs; Eugenio Velez Collects Three Singles & One RBI; Malik Collymore & Edgard Montiel Each Singles Twice & Score One Run



Venezuelan League Playoffs:

Final Stats:
Ildemaro Vargas (former Palm Beach-Lara) played in 15 games going 14-for-59 (.237) with three doubles, six RBIs, 17 total bases, nine runs, 13 walks, five strikeouts, two caught stealing, .378 OBP, .288 SLG, and .667 OPS.
Ronny Cedeno (former MLB signing-Zulia) played in 13 games going 10-for-45 (.222) with one home run, nine RBIs, 13 total bases, two runs, six walks, one stolen base, 11 strikeouts, one caught stealing, .327 OBP, .289 SLG, and .616 OPS.
Breyvic Valera (Memphis-Margarita) played in two games going 2-for-9 (.222) with one RBI, two total bases, one run, one strikeout, .222 OBP, .222 SLG, and .444 OPS.
Jose Martinez (St. Louis-La Guaira) played in six games going 4-for-20 (.200) with one double, two RBIs, five total bases, four runs, five walks, seven strikeouts, .360 OBP, .250 SLG, and .610 OPS.
Jose Gonzalez (former Springfield-La Guaira) played in three games going 0-for-5 (.000) with three strikeouts.
Joshua Lopez (Johnson City-Margarita) played in one games going 0-for-1 (.000) at the plate.

Roberto Canache (former Johnson City-Caribes) made seven relief appearances posting a 0-0 record, 0.00 ERA, 0.71 WHIP, and one hold.  He allowed three hits, no runs, two walks, and struck five out over seven innings.
Richard Castillo (former Memphis-Lara) made one relief appearance posting a 0-0 record, 0.00 ERA, and 2.00 WHIP.  He allowed two hits and no runs over one inning.
Kender Villegas (former Palm Beach-Margarita) made four relief appearances posting a 1-0 record, 3.00 ERA, and 2.00 WHIP.  He allowed four hits, two runs (one earned), two walks, and struck two out over three innings.
Pedro Rodriguez (former MiLB signing-Caribes/Lara) made six relief appearances posting a 1-0 record, 3.18 ERA, and 1.24 WHIP.  He allowed seven hits, two earned runs, two home runs, and struck two out over 5.2 innings.
Geudy Guerra (former VSL-La Guaira) made four relief appearances posting a 0-0 record, 15.00 ERA, and 3.67 WHIP.  He allowed five hits, five earned runs, one home run, six walks, and struck one out over three innings.

Notes:
Ildemaro Vargas (former Palm Beach-Lara) worked with Cesar Izturis (former St. Louis-Lara coach) and had positive things to say: Lara Official Site

Ronny Cedeno (former MLB signing-Magallanes/Zulia) will stick with the Zulia roster in the Caribbean Series: El Emergente


Mexican Pacific League Championship:

Eugenio Velez (former Memphis-Mochis) started as designated hitter and batted seventh.  3-for-4 with one two-out RBI and one stolen base.

Mexicali beat Mochis 5-2
LMP Official Site Post Game

No Game Scheduled For Friday


Dominican League Championship:

Donovan Solano (former Memphis-Licey) started at second base and batted second.  1-for-4 with one walk and assisted in two double plays.

Cibaenas beat Licey 3-2 in 10 innings
LIDOM Official Site Post Game

Friday's Game:
Cibaenas (3-4) visits Licey (4-3) @ 7:30 PM AST


Puerto Rican League Playoffs:

Final Stats:
Randy Ruiz (former MiLB signing-Caguas) played in 14 games going 15-for-51 (.294) with three doubles, one home run, 11 RBIs, 21 total bases, five runs, five walks, 12 strikeouts, .357 OBP, .412 SLG, and .769 OPS.
Ruben Gotay (former Memphis-Caguas) played in 14 games going 14-for-48 (.292) with four doubles, seven RBIs, 18 total bases, five runs, 11 walks, 14 strikeouts, one caught stealing, .433 OBP, .375 SLG, and .808 OPS.
Jonathan Rodriguez (former Memphis-Mayaguez) played in four games going 1-for-15 (.067) with one double, two total bases, one run, eight strikeouts, .067 OBP, .133 SLG, and .200 OPS.
Anthony Garcia (Memphis-Carolina) played in five games going 1-for-17 (.059) with two RBIs, one total base, two walks, three strikeouts, .158 OBP, .059 SLG, and .217 OPS.

Hector Hernandez (former Palm Beach-Santurce) made two relief appearances posting a 0-0 record, 0.00 ERA, and 0.00 WHIP.  He allowed no hits or runs, and struck two out over two innings.
Justin Wright (Memphis free agent-Caguas) made five relief appearances posting a 1-0 record, 0.00 ERA, and 2.14 WHIP.  He allowed three hits, two unearned runs, two walks, and struck three out over 2.1 innings.
J.C. Romero (former St. Louis-Santurce) made eight relief appearances posting a 0-0 record, 1.59 ERA, 1.24 WHIP, and three holds.  He allowed three hits, one earned run, one home run, four walks, hit one batter, and struck five out over 5.2 innings.
Joel Pineiro (former St. Louis-Santurce) made three relief appearances posting a 1-0 record, 1.93 ERA, and 1.29 WHIP.  He allowed five hits, one earned run, one walk, hit one batter, and struck one out over 4.2 innings.
Tyler Herron (former Springfield-Mayaguez) made three relief appearances posting a 0-0 record, 3.60 ERA, 0.80 WHIP, and one hold.  He allowed three hits, three runs (two earned), one walk, and struck three out over five innings.
Ivan Maldonado (former MiLB tryout-Mayaguez) made two relief appearances posting a 0-1 record, 5.40 ERA, and 3.60 WHIP.  He allowed four hits, one earned run, two walks, and hit one batter over 1.2 innings.
Pete Parise (former Memphis-Mayaguez) made one relief appearance posting a 0-0 record, 11.57 ERA, and 1.29 WHIP.  He allowed three hits, three earned run, and one home run over 2.1 innings.

Notes:
Ramon Vazquez (former Memphis-Santurce MGR) is interested in managing next season: El Nuevo Dia


Australian Baseball League:

Malik Collymore (former Johnson City-Sydney) started in left field and batted leadoff.  2-for-4 with one run and one strikeout.

Adelaide beat Sydney 5-2
Adelaide Official Site Post Game

Saturday's Games:
Brisbane (19-18) visits Canberra (20-18) @ 7:00 PM AET
Melbourne (24-13) visits Perth (13-24) for a doubleheader beginning @ 4:00 PM AWST
Sydney (15-22) visits Adelaide (21-17) @ 7:00 PM ACT


Latin American Series:

Francisco Rivera (former Palm Beach-Xalapa) started at first base and batted fourth.  0-for-3 with one run.

Panama Metro beat Xalapa 3-1
LCBP Official Site Post Game

Edgard Montiel (former DSL-Chinandega) started as designated hitter and batted third.  2-for-4 with one run.
Curt Smith (former Springfield-Chinandega) started in right field and batted fourth.  0-for-5 with one run.

Chinandega beat Monteria 5-2
LCBP Official Site Post Game

Friday's Games:
Chinandega (1-0) visits Xalapa (0-1) @ 3:00 PM
Panama Metro (1-0) visits Monteria (0-1) @ 7:30 PM

Wednesday, January 25, 2017

Cardinals Winter League Notebook 1-25-17: J.C. Romero & Ramon Vazquez Receive Their Awards; Ronny Cedeno Singles, Walks Twice, Homers, & Drives In Three Runs In Two Games; Ildemaro Vargas Collects Two Singles & Two RBIs In Two Games



Venezuelan League Championship:

Ildemaro Vargas (former Palm Beach-Lara) started at second base and batted second.  0-for-4 with one walk.
Pedro Rodriguez (former MiLB signing-Lara) entered in the eighth and pitched to five batters.  He allowed three hits, one earned run, and one home run.  (p-s:16-11)(g/f:0-1)

Ronny Cedeno (former MLB signing-Zulia) started at third base and batted eighth.  2-for-3 with one home run, three RBIs (two w/two-outs), one run, two walks, and one stolen base.

Zulia beat Lara 8-7 in 10 innings in completion of 1/23/17
LVBP Official Site Post Game

Ildemaro Vargas (former Palm Beach-Lara) started at second base and batted leadoff.  2-for-6 with two two-out RBIs, two strikeouts, and assisted in one double play.
Pedro Rodriguez (former MiLB signing-Lara) entered in the tenth and pitched one inning.  He allowed one hit and no runs for the winning decision (1-0).  (p-s:6-5)(g/f:1-1)

Ronny Cedeno (former MLB signing-Zulia) started at third base and batted eighth.  0-for-3 with one hit by pitch.

Lara beat Zulia 3-1 in 11 innings
LVBP Official Site Post Game

Wednesday's Game:
Lara (1-3) visits Zulia (3-1) @ 7:00 PM VET


Mexican Pacific League Championship:

Eugenio Velez (former Memphis-Mochis) started in left field and batted leadoff.  2-for-6 with one double, one run, and two strikeouts.

Mochis beat Mexicali 6-5 in 11 innings
LMP Official Site Post Game

Wednesday's Game:
Mochis (1-1) visits Mexicali (1-1) @ 7:30 PM PT


Dominican League Championship:

Donovan Solano (former Memphis-Licey) started at third base and batted second.  3-for-5 with one double, one run, one strikeout, grounded into one double play, and assisted in one double play.

Licey beat Cibaenas 7-0
LIDOM Official Site Post Game

Notes:
Miguel Tejada (Cibaenas) did not want to be added to the championship roster and has retired: El Caribe

Wednesday's Game:
Cibaenas (2-3) visits Licey (3-2) @ 7:30 PM AST


Puerto Rican League Championship:

Notes:
Ramon Vazquez (former Memphis-Santurce MGR) and J.C. Romero (former St. Louis-Santurce) received their awards: LBPRC Official Site

Wednesday's Game:
Santurce (3-4) visits Caguas (4-3) @ 7:15 PM AST


Australian Baseball League:

Thursday's Games:
Brisbane (18-17) visits Canberra (19-17) @ 7:00 PM AET
Sydney (14-21) visits Adelaide (20-16) @ 7:00 PM ACT


Latin American Series (January 26, 2017):

Notes:
Chinandega arrived in Colombia and Fidencio Flores (former GCL-Boer) will be plugged into the rotation: La Prensa

Curt Smith (former Springfield-Chinandega) and Edgard Montiel (former DSL-Chinandega) are on the roster for  Chinandega: El Nuevo Diario

Panama will attend a meeting with the Caribbean Series: TV Max Deportes

Panama Metro arrived in Colombia: Probeis Oficial Twitter


Caribbean Series (February 1, 2017):

Notes:
Granma announced their roster which includes Alfredo Despaigne: Baseball de Cuba

Friday, January 20, 2017

Cardinals Winter League Notebook 1-20-17: Ramon Vazquez Named Coach Of The Year & J.C. Romero Co-Comeback Player Of The Year In LBPRC; Eugenio Velez Triples & Drives In One Run; Malik Collymore Collects Two Singles & One RBI



Venezuelan League Championship:

Friday's Game:
Zulia (0-0) visits Lara (0-0) @ 7:00 PM VET


Mexican Pacific League Playoffs:

Eugenio Velez (former Memphis-Mochis) started in left field and batted leadoff.  1-for-4 with one triple, one two-out RBI, and one strikeout.

Mochis beat Culiacan 3-1
LMP Official Site Post Game

Efren Navarro (former Memphis-Hermosillo) started at first base and batted fourth.  0-for-7 and assisted in one double play.

Mexicali beat Hermosillo 4-3 in 16 innings
LMP Official Site Post Game

Notes:
Mochis and Mexicali both won their respective series four games to three.

No Games Scheduled For Friday


Dominican League Championship:

Donovan Solano (former Memphis-Licey) started at second base and batted second.  1-for-3 with one run, one walk, and assisted in one double play.

Hector Luna (former St. Louis-Cibaenas) started as designated hitter and batted seventh.  0-for-2 with one strikeout.

Cibaenas beat Licey 4-3
Listin Diario Post Game

Friday's Game:
Cibaenas (1-0) visits Licey (0-1) @ 7:30 PM AST


Puerto Rican League Championship:

Randy Ruiz (former MiLB signing-Caguas) started as designated hitter and batted fifth.  1-for-3 with one walk.
Ruben Gotay (former Memphis-Caguas) started at first base and batted sixth.  2-for-4 with one double, one run, and one strikeout.

J.C. Romero (former St. Louis-Santurce) entered in the seventh and pitched to two batters.  He allowed no hits or runs, and struck two out for the hold (3).

Santurce beat Caguas 3-1
LBPRC Official Site Post Game

Notes:
Ramon Vazquez (former Memphis-Santurce MGR) was named Coach of the Year and J.C. Romero (former St. Louis-Santurce) shared the Comeback Player of the Year: La Isla Oeste

No Game Scheduled For Friday


Australian Baseball League:

Malik Collymore (former Johnson City-Sydney) started in left field and batted leadoff.  2-for-4 with one RBI, one stolen base, and one strikeout.

Canberra beat Sydney 5-3
Sydney Official Site Post Game

Saturday's Games:
Canberra (18-15) visits Sydney (12-20) for a doubleheader beginning @ 4:00 PM AET
Adelaide (18-16) visits Melbourne (24-10) @ 6:30 PM AET
Perth (12-22) visits Brisbane (16-17) @ 6:30 PM AEST


Colombian League Championship:

Jose Calero (former GCL-Sincelejo) started and pitched 2.1 innings.  He allowed three hits, three runs (one earned), and one walk for the losing decision (0-1).  (p-s:42-25)

Monteria beat Sincelejo 3-1 (1/18/17)
LCBP Official Site Post Game

Sincelejo beat Monteria 2-1 (1/19/17)

No Game Scheduled For Friday


Latin American Series (January 26, 2017):

Notes:
Curt Smith (former Springfield), Fidencio Flores (former GCL), and Edgard Montiel (former DSL) are included on the Chinandega (Nicaragua) roster: LBPN Official Site

Monday, February 8, 2016

Cardinals Winter League Notebook 2-8-16: Yulieski Gourriel, Named To Caribbean Series All-Star Team, & Lourdes Gourriel, Jr Defect From Cuban Team; Ramon Vazquez Gets More Experience Managing Santurce



California Winter League:

Monday's Games:
Oregon (5-5-2) visits Manitoba (8-2-2) @ 1:30 AM
British Columbia (4-8-1) visits Toronto (9-4) @ 8:30 AM
Palm Springs Power (6-6) visits New York (7-4-1) @ 10:00 AM
Palm Springs Chill (7-4-1) visits Washington (4-8-1) @ 11:00 AM
Midwest (5-7-1) visits Alberta (6-5-1) @ 1:30 PM


Caribbean Series:

Mazatlan beat Aragua 5-4 to win the championship: MLB Official Site

Notes:
The level of baseball is much lower in Cuba compared to the other Caribbean countries: ESPN Deportes

Yulieski Gourriel (Industriales-Ciego de Avila) was named to the 2016 Caribbean Series All-Star Team: LVBP Official Site

Pinar del Rio has yet to receive their prize money for winning the 2015 Caribbean Series: Lider

Ramon Vazquez (former Memphis-Santurce MGR) learned a lot of things being a manager that he will bring with him as he coaches in the Houston minors system and has not discussed a return with Santurce: Noticel

Toronto won the Colombian Development League Championship: El Universal

Yulieski Gourriel (Industriales) and Lourdes Gourriel, Jr. (Industriales) have defected from the Ciego de Avila team: El Nuevo Herald

Thursday, February 4, 2016

Cardinals Winter League Notebook 2-4-16: Tony Pena Inducted Into The Caribbean Series Hall Of Fame; Beau Riportella Singles; Ramon Vazquez Knows Importance Of Next Game



Australian Baseball League Championship:

Friday's Game:
Adelaide (30-26) visits Brisbane (37-19) @ 6:00 PM AEST


California Winter League:

Beau Riportella (former Quad Cities-Midwest) started in left field and batted fourth.  1-for-3 with one stolen base.

Midwest beat New York 2-1

Thursday's Games:
Washington (4-5-1) visits Canada (7-3) @ 8:30 AM
Oregon (4-5-1) visits Coachella Valley (2-8) @ 10:00 AM
Toronto (7-4) visits Palm Springs Chill (6-3-1) @ 11:00 AM
Alberta (6-4) visits New York (5-4-1) @ 12:30 PM
British Columbia (4-6-1) visits Manitoba (6-2-2) @ 1:30 PM


Caribbean Series:

Jose Adolis Garcia (Ciego de Avila) started in right field and batted leadoff.  0-for-4 with one strikeout.
Yulieski Gourriel (Industriales-Ciego de Avila) started at second base and batted third.  2-for-4 and one fielding error.
Alfredo Despaigne (Granma-Ciego de Avila) started as designated hitter and batted fourth.  0-for-2 with one strikeout.
Lourdes Gourriel (Industriales-Ciego de Avila) started in left field and batted ninth.  0-for-2 with two strikeouts.

Santurce beat Ciego de Avila 12-1

Notes:
Alfredo Despaigne (Granma-Ciego de Avila) hopes his chance to play in the MLB comes soon: El Universal

Tony Pena (former St. Louis) and three others were inducted into the Caribbean Hall of Fame: Listin Diario

Ramon Vazquez (former Memphis-Santurce MGR) knows how important the game against Escogido is: Noticel

Panama League put in a request to be included in the Caribbean Series: TV Max Deportes

Thursday's Games:
Aragua (2-1) visits Ciego de Avila (0-2) @ 2:30 PM ET
Escogido (0-2) visits Santurce (1-1) @ 6:50 PM ET

Wednesday, February 3, 2016

Cardinals Winter League Notebook 2-3-15: Ramon Vazquez To Make Changes To Santurce Lineup; Tony Pena To Be Inducted Into Caribbean Series Hall Of Fame



California Winter League:

Beau Riportella (former Quad Cities-Midwest) started in centerfield and batted fourth.  0-for-2 at the plate.

British Columbia beat Midwest 7-2

Wednesday's Games:
Palm Springs Chill (5-3-1) visits Palm Desert (5-4-1) @ 8:30 AM
Bay Area (2-7-1) visits British Columbia (4-5-1) @ 10:00 AM
Palm Springs Power (5-4-1) visits Oregon (3-5-1) @ 11:00 AM
New York (5-3-1) visits Midwest (3-6) @ 12:30 PM
Manitoba (6-1-2) visits Toronto (6-4) @ 1:30 PM


Caribbean Series:

Yulieski Gourriel (Industriales-Ciego de Avila) started at second base and batted third.  2-for-5 with one double, one run, one strikeout, and one throwing error.
Alfredo Despaigne (Granma-Ciego de Avila) started as designated hitter and batted fourth.  1-for-5 with two strikeouts.
Jose Adolis Garcia (Ciego de Avila) started in centerfield and moved to right, batting seventh.  1-for-4 with one run.
Lourdes Gourriel (Industriales-Ciego de Avila) started in left field and batted ninth.  1-for-4 with two two-out RBIs and grounded into one double play.

Mazatlan beat Ciego de Avila 9-3

Notes:
Hundreds of scouts are on hand to check out the Cuban players: El Universal

Cuban players are being targeted by hustlers: El Caribe and El Caribe

Tony Pena (former St. Louis) will be inducted into the Caribbean Hall of Fame Wednesday: El Caribe

Ramon Vazquez (former Memphis-Santurce MGR) will make some adjustments to the lineup to avoid losing a second game: El Nuevo Dia

Wednesday's Games:
Aragua (2-0) visits Mazatlan (2-0) @ 2:30 PM ET
Santurce (0-1) visits Ciego de Avila (0-1) @ 6:50 PM ET

Friday, November 20, 2015

Cardinals Winter League Notebook 11-20-15: Jeremy Hazelbaker Singles, Doubles Twice, Walks, & Drives In Three Runs; Patrick Wisdom Hits A Two-Run Homer; Charlie Tilson Singles & Knocks In Two Runs



Venezuelan League:
Ronny Cedeno (former MLB signing-Magallanes) started at shortstop and batted third.  2-for-5 with one two-out RBI, one run, one strikeout, and assisted in one double play.
Adron Chambers (former St. Louis-Magallanes) started in centerfield and batted fifth.  0-for-4 with one strikeout.

Caracas beat Magallanes 8-5
LVBP Official Site Post Game

Ildemaro Vargas (former Palm Beach-Lara) started at second base and batted second.  1-for-4 with two runs, one walk, and one stolen base.
Chad Oberacker (former 2010 draft selection-Lara) entered late in the game in centerfield and batted third.  0-for-1 with one strikeout.

Lara beat Zulia 10-2
LVBP Official Site Post Game

Breyvic Valera (Springfield-Margarita) started at third base and moved to second, batting leadoff.  0-for-5 with one caught stealing.
Eliezer Alfonzo (former Peoria-Margarita) started as designated hitter and batted second.  2-for-5 with one run and one strikeout.
Geudy Guerra (former VSL-Margarita) entered in the eighth and pitched 1.2 innings.  He allowed one hit, no runs, one intentional walk, and struck two out.  (p-s:29-15)(g/f:3-0)(ir-s:2-0)

Jose Martinez (former Springfield-Aragua) started at third base and batted fifth.  1-for-3 at the plate.

Margarita beat Aragua 3-2 in 11 innings
LVBP Official Site Post Game

Jose Gonzalez (Springfield free agent-La Guaira) entered late in the game at catcher and batted seventh.  0-for-1 and two passed balls.

Jeremy Hazelbaker (Memphis free agent-Caribes) started in right field and batted fifth.  3-for-4 with two doubles, three RBIs (two w/two-outs), one run, and one walk.
Cesar Valera (former Palm Beach-Caribes) started at second base and batted ninth.  1-for-3 with two runs, two walks, and assisted in one double play.

Caribes beat La Guaira 12-3
LVBP Official Site Post Game

Notes:
Justin Wright (Memphis) threw a few bullpen sessions and could be activated by Margarita next week: LVBP Official Site

Friday's Games:
Zulia (15-17) visits Caracas (17-15) @ 7:00 PM VET
Margarita (9-23) visits Aragua (19-13) @ 7:30 PM VET
La Guaira (19-13) visits Caribes (15-17) @ 7:30 PM VET


Venezuelan Parallel League:

November 18, 2015:

Jhohan Acevedo (State College-Caracas) started in right field and batted leadoff.  1-for-4 with one strikeout.
Jesus Ustariz (former Johnson City-Caracas) started at third base and batted fourth.  1-for-3 with one walk and committed one error.

Hector Garcia (former Johnson City-La Guaira) started at third base and batted fourth.  1-for-1 with one walk.
Anderson Gerdel (Johnson City-La Guaira) entered in the fourth and pitched two innings.  He allowed two hits, no runs, and struck two out.

La Guaira beat Caracas 4-1

Juan Perez (State College-Margarita) entered in the eighth and pitched one inning.  He allowed no hits or runs, and struck two out.

Cardenales beat Margarita 9-8

November 19, 2015:

Hector Garcia (former Johnson City-La Guaira) started at first base and moved to third, batting fourth.  1-for-3 with one RBI, one sac fly, and one strikeout.

Tampa Bay beat La Guaira 6-4

Friday's Games:
Caracas (18-14) visits Tampa Bay (10-21) @ 11:00 AM VET
Zulia (20-9) visits Philadelphia (14-18) @ 11:00 AM VET
La Guaira (16-16) visits Caimanes (9-23) @ 11:00 AM VET
Margarita (17-13) visits Boston (22-9) @ 11:00 AM VET
Magallanes (18-13) visits Aragua (16-13) @ 11:30 AM VET


Mexican Pacific League:

Brian Broderick (former Memphis-Jalisco) entered in the eighth and pitched 2.2 innings.  He allowed one hit, no runs, two walks (one intentional), and struck three out for the blown save (2).  (p-s:46-25)(g/f:4-0)(ir-s:2-1)

Lance Zawadzki (former Memphis-Navojoa) started at third base and batted seventh.  2-for-5 with one double, one RBI, one strikeout, and one fielding error.

Jalisco beat Navojoa 3-2 in 12 innings
LMP Official Site Post Game

Luis Garcia (former New Haven-Hermosillo) started at first base and batted seventh.  0-for-1 with two walks and grounded into one double play.
Eric Fornataro (former St. Louis-Hermosillo) entered in the seventh and pitched one inning.  He allowed one hit and no runs for the hold (1).  (p-s:6-4)

Hermosillo beat Mochis 2-1
LMP Official Site Post Game

Iker Franco (former Springfield-Obregon) started at catcher and batted ninth.  1-for-4 with one double.

Obregon beat Mazatlan 3-0
LMP Official Site Post Game

Friday's Games:
Mexicali (22-13) visits Jalisco (18-17) @ 7:00 PM CT
Mochis (21-14) visits Obregon (18-17) @ 7:30 PM MST
Navojoa (17-18) visits Hermosillo (11-24) @ 7:30 PM MST
Mazatlan (20-15) visits Culiacan (13-22) @ 7:30 PM MT


Arizona Fall League:

Aledmys Diaz (Memphis-Surprise) started at shortstop and batted second.  2-for-5 with one double, one run, one stolen base, one strikeout, and one fielding error.
Patrick Wisdom (Springfield-Surprise) started at third base and batted fifth.  1-for-5 with one home run, two two-out RBIs, and one run.
Michael Ohlman (Springfield-Surprise) started at catcher and batted sixth.  1-for-4 with one home run, one two-out RBI, one run, and two strikeouts.
Charlie Tilson (Springfield-Surprise) started in left field and batted seventh.  1-for-4 with two two-out RBIs.
Robby Rowland (Springfield-Surprise) entered in the eighth and pitched two innings.  He allowed no hits or runs, and struck two out for the save (3).  (p-s:25-16)(g/f:2-2)

Surprise beat Peoria 7-4
MLB Official Site Post Game

No Games Scheduled For Friday


Dominican League:

Stats:
Donovan Solano (former Memphis-Cibaenas) has played in four games going 3-for-9 (.333) with one RBI, three total bases, two strikeouts, .333 OBP, .333 SLG, and .667 OPS.
Eugenio Velez (former Memphis-Azucareros) has played in 24 games going 25-for-80 (.313) with six doubles, one triple, six RBIs, 33 total bases, ten runs, seven walks, three stolen bases, 13 strikeouts, two caught stealing, .371 OBP, .413 SLG, and .783 OPS.
Audry Perez (former St. Louis-Cibaenas/Estrellas) has played in 12 games going 6-for-31 (.194) with one double, two RBIs, seven total bases, two runs, six strikeouts, .219 OBP, .226 SLG, and .445 OPS.
Xavier Scruggs (St. Louis free agent-Cibao) has played in 24 games going 14-for-80 (.175) with three doubles, three home runs, six RBIs, 26 total bases, eight runs, nine walks, 18 strikeouts, .275 OBP, .325 SLG, and .600 OPS.
Robelys Reyes (Springfield-Cibaenas) has played in 13 games going 2-for-14 (.143) with two total bases, one run, two strikeouts, two caught stealing, .143 OBP, .143 SLG, and .286 OPS.
Danilo Sanchez (former Springfield-Azucareros) has played in two games.

Heath Wyatt (Memphis-Escogido) has made 12 relief appearances posting a 1-0 record, 0.00 ERA, 1.30 WHIP, and five holds.  He's allowed eight hits, one unearned run, five walks, and struck six out over ten innings.
Angel Castro (former Memphis-Cibaenas) has made four appearances (three starts) posting a 2-0 record, 2.25 ERA, and 1.19 WHIP.  He's allowed 14 hits, five runs (four earned), five walks, and struck eight out over 16 innings.
Jorge Sosa (former St. Louis-Escogido) has made eight relief appearances posting a 0-1 record, 3.86 ERA, 0.86 WHIP, and three holds.  He's allowed five hits, three earned runs, one home run, one walk, and struck five out over seven innings.
Evan MacLane (former St. Louis-Estrellas) has made six starts posting a 3-1 record, 4.21 ERA, and 1.01 WHIP.  He's allowed 22 hits, 12 earned runs, one home run, four walks, hit one batter, and struck 14 out over 25.2 innings.
Luis Perdomo (former Springfield-Cibao) has made six relief appearances posting a 0-0 record, 5.87 ERA, and 1.70 WHIP.  He's allowed six hits, five earned runs, seven walks, hit one batter, and struck four out over 7.2 innings.
Omar Javier (former Johnson City-Estrellas) has made four relief appearances posting a 0-0 record, 8.10 ERA, 1.80 WHIP, and one hold.  He's allowed three hits, three earned runs, one home run, and three walks over 3.1 innings.

Friday's Games:
Escogido (14-12) visits Estrellas (13-13) @ 7:30 PM AST


Nicaraguan League:

Stats:
David Bergin (former Quad Cities-Boer) has played in 13 games going 9-for-42 (.214) with two doubles, two home runs, nine RBIs, 17 total bases, five runs, five walks, two hit by pitches, 21 strikeouts, grounded into one double play, .327 OBP, .405 SLG, and .732 OPS.
Jem Argenal (former GCL-Chinandega) has played in ten games going 7-for-28 (.250) with one double, four RBIs, eight total bases, four runs, one walk, one hit by pitch, one stolen base, three strikeout, two caught stealing, grounded into three double plays, .300 OBP, .286 SLG, and .586 OPS.
Edgard Montiel (former DSL-Boer) has played in three games going 1-for-6 (.167) with one total base, one run, one walk, one hit by pitch, one stolen base, one strikeout, grounded into one double play, .375 OBP, .167 SLG, and .542 OPS.

Jhonny Polanco (Springfield-Boer) has made five relief appearances posting a 0-0 record, 0.00 ERA, 0.29 WHIP, and one save.  He's allowed one hit, no runs, one walk, and struck six out over seven innings.
Fidencio Flores (former GCL-Boer) has made five relief appearances posting a 1-1 record, 3.09 ERA, and 1.03 WHIP.  He's allowed five hits, four earned runs, seven walks, hit two batters, and struck seven out over 11.2 innings.
Gustavo Martinez (former GCL-Granada) has made two starts posting a 0-1 record, 4.70 ERA, and 1.57 WHIP.  He's allowed eight hits, five runs (four earned), four walks, hit three batters, and struck five out over 7.2 innings.

Friday's Games:
Boer (6-5) visits Granada (6-6) @ 6:00 PM
Chinandega (5-7) visits Rivas (6-5) @ 6:00 PM


Australian Baseball League:

Saturday's Games:
Melbourne (6-12) visits Canberra (12-6) @ 7:00 PM  AET
Sydney (6-9) visits Perth (9-8) for a doubleheader beginning @ 4:05 PM AWST - Wayne Lundgren (former Palm Beach-Sydney) is scheduled to start game one
Brisbane (11-7) visits Adelaide (7-9) @ 7:00 PM ACT


Puerto Rican League:

Stats:
Ruben Gotay (former Memphis-Mayaguez) has played in ten games going 9-for-26 (.346) with one double, one home run, six RBIs, 13 total bases, two runs, four walks, five strikeouts, .433 OBP, .500 SLG, and .933 OPS.
Felipe Lopez (former St. Louis-Carolina) has played in nine games going 11-for-35 (.314) with four RBIs, 11 total bases, one run, three walks, nine strikeouts, .368 OBP, .314 SLG, and .683 OPS.
Randy Ruiz (former MiLB signing-Mayaguez) has played in nine games going 10-for-33 (.303) with one double, one home run, 11 RBIs, 14 total bases, five runs, two walks, six strikeouts, .343 OBP, .424 SLG, and .767 OPS.
Jonathan Rodriguez (Memphis-Carolina) has played in 14 games going 13-for-48 (.271) with four doubles, seven RBIs, 17 total bases, five runs, six walks, 15 strikeouts, .375 OBP, .354 SLG, and .729 OPS.
Anthony Garcia (Memphis-Carolina) has played in 14 games going 12-for-56 (.214) with four doubles, two home runs, 11 RBIs, 22 total bases, eight runs, four walks, eight strikeouts, .297 OBP, .393 SLG, and .690 OPS.
Luis Mateo (former Memphis-Caguas) has played in 13 games going 10-for-47 (.213) with one double, three RBIs, 11 total bases, two runs, three walks, one stolen bases, seven strikeout, one caught stealing, .260 OBP, .234 SLG, and .494 OPS.

Ivan Maldonado (former MiLB tryout-Mayaguez) has made four starts posting a 1-1 record, 0.89 ERA, 0,74 WHIP.  He's allowed ten hits, two earned runs, five walks, hit two batters, and struck ten out over 20.1 innings.
Juan Caballero (Johnson City-Carolina) has made five relief appearances posting a 0-1 record, 1.29 ERA, and 0.83 WHIP.  He's allowed four hits, one earned run, two walks, and struck five out over seven innings.
J.C. Romero (former St. Louis-Carolina) has made six relief appearances posting a 0-0 record, 3.38 ERA, 1.69 WHIP, one hold, and one save.  He's allowed seven hits, two earned runs, two walks, and struck three out over 5.1 innings.
Ian Snell (former MiLB signing-Carolina) has made four relief appearances posting a 0-0 record, 3.86 ERA, and 0.43 WHIP.  He's allowed one hit, two earned runs, one home run, one walk, and struck four out over 4.2 innings.
Javier Machuca (former GCL-Caguas) has made one relief appearance posting a 0-0 record, 27.00 ERA, and 5.25 WHIP.  He's allowed six hits, four earned runs, one walk, and hit one batter over 1.1 innings.

Notes:
Ramon Vazquez (former Memphis) was named Santurce interim manager: El Nuevo Dia

Friday's Games:
Carolina (6-8) visits Caguas (10-5) @ 7:15 PM AST
Mayaguez (8-5) visits Santurce (4-10) @ 8:30 PM AST


Premier 12:

Kevin Medrano (former 2011 draft selection-Mexico) started at second base and batted leadoff.  2-for-5 with one strikeout.

U.S.A. beat Mexico 6-1

Saturday's Games:
Mexico visits Japan @ 1:00 PM
South Korea visits U.S.A. @ 7:00 PM