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Sunday, January 19, 2020

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

Mexican Pacific League Semifinals:

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


Dominican League Semifinals:

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

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

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

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

No Games Scheduled For Sunday


Venezuelan League Championship:

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


Puerto Rican League Championship:

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

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

Santurce beat Mayaguez 4-3
LBPRC Official Site Post Game

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

No Game Scheduled For Sunday


Australian Baseball League:

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

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

Melbourne beat Adelaide 2-1

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

Geelong-Korea beat Perth 10-8 in 10 innings

No Games Scheduled Until Thursday

Saturday, January 18, 2020

Cardinals Winter League Notebook 1-18-2020: Williams Perez Strikes Out Four Over Five Scoreless Innings; Efren Navarro Singles, Homers, & Drives In Two Runs; Rangel Ravelo Singles, Walks Twice, & Knocks In Two Runs

Nippon Professional Baseball:

Notes:
Yoshihisa Hirano (former Arizona) is hoping to continue career in MLB: NPB On Reddit Twitter


Mexican Pacific League Semifinals:

Efren Navarro (former Memphis-Culiacan) started in left field and batted fifth.  2-for-4 with one home run, two RBIs (one w/two-outs), one run, and grounded into one double play.

Culiacan beat Mochis 10-4
LMP Official Site Post Game

No Games Scheduled For Saturday


Dominican League Round Robin:

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

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

Cibaenas and Licey tied 5-5, suspended after 10th inning
LIDOM Official Site

Notes:
Tony Pena (former St. Louis) threw out the first pitch to Friday's game: Cibaenas Official Site

Saturday's Game:
Continuation of Friday's tiebreaker game between Cibaenas and Licey


Venezuelan League Semifinals:

Ildemaro Vargas (former Springfield-Lara) started at second base and batted leadoff.  0-for-5 at the plate.
Williams Perez (Springfield free agent-Lara) started and pitched five innings.  He allowed five hits, no runs, four walks, and struck four out.  (p-s:89-52)(g/f:6-2)
Vicente Campos (former MiLB signing-Lara) entered in the seventh and pitched one inning.  He allowed no hits or runs, and struck one out for the hold (2).  (p-s:14-9)(g/f:0-1)
Pedro Rodriguez (former MiLB signing-Lara) entered in the eighth and pitched one inning.  He allowed two hits, two earned runs, one home run, and struck one out for the blown save (2) and winning decision (2-0).  (p-s:14-10)(g/f:1-0)

Lara beat Zulia 4-2
LVBP Official Site Post Game

No Games Scheduled For Saturday


Puerto Rican League Championship:

Yariel Gonzalez (Springfield-Mayaguez) started at first base and batted eighth.  0-for-3 with one strikeout and assisted in one double play.

Santurce beat Mayaguez 3-0
LBPRC Official Site Post Game

Saturday's Game:
Santurce (2-1) visits Mayaguez (1-2) @ 7:15 PM AST


Australian Baseball League:

Jeremy Martinez (former Memphis-Brisbane) started as designated hitter and batted third.  0-for-1 with one run and one walk.

Brisbane beat Sydney 4-0

Mikey Reynolds (former Springfield-Adelaide) started at shortstop and batted second.  0-for-5 with two strikeouts.
Jeremy Hazelbaker (former St. Louis-Adelaide) started in right field and batted third.  1-for-5 with one strikeout and one caught stealing.

Shane Robinson (former St. Louis-Melbourne) started in centerfield and batted second.  2-for-5 with one RBI and two runs.

Adelaide beat Melbourne 8-6

Pete Kozma (former St. Louis-Perth) started at shortstop and batted sixth.  1-for-4 with one double, one run, and assisted in one double play.

Perth beat Geelong-Korea 14-2

Sunday's Games:
Adelaide (20-11) visits Melbourne (20-15)
Perth (21-14) visits Geelong-Korea (10-25)
Auckland (19-15) visits Canberra (15-15)


Caribbean Series (February 1, 2020):

Notes:
The series will be played in honor of the Puerto Rican dream team of 1995: LVBP Official Site


World Baseball Classic (April 1, 2020):

Notes:
Chen Wei-Yin (former Miami) will pitch for Taiwan: CPBL Stats

Friday, January 17, 2020

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

Mexican Pacific League Semifinals:

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

Mochis beat Culiacan 4-0
LMP Official Site Post Game

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


Dominican League Round Robin:

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

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

Cibaenas beat Escogido 9-5
LIDOM Official Site Post Game

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

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


Colombian League Championship:

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

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

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

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


Venezuelan League Semifinals:

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

Lara beat Zulia 8-2
LVBP Official Site Post Game

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

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

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

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


Puerto Rican League Championship:

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

Mayaguez beat Santurce 9-2
LBPRC Official Site Post Game

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


Australian Baseball League:

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

Perth beat Geelong-Korea 7-2

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

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

Melbourne beat Adelaide 7-5

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

Sydney beat Brisbane 4-3

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

Thursday, January 16, 2020

Cardinals Winter League Notebook 1-16-2020: Isaac Silva Celebrates LBPN Championship; Jeremy Martinez Singles & Hits A Solo Home Run; Pedro Rodriguez Strikes Out Two & Holds Two Inherited Runners On Base Over Two Scoreless Innings



Mexican Pacific League Semifinals:

Efren Navarro (former Memphis-Culiacan) started in left field and batted sixth.  2-for-4 with one two-out RBI, one stolen base, and one strikeout.

Ramon Urias (Memphis-Mochis) started at shortstop.  He committed two fielding errors and was removed to illness.

Culiacan beat Mochis 4-0
LMP Official Site Post Game

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


Dominican League Round Robin:

Donovan Solano (former Memphis-Licey) started at third base and batted seventh.  0-for-4 at the plate.
Evan MacLane (former St. Louis-Licey) started and pitched three innings.  He allowed four hits, two earned runs, and one walk.  (g/f:4-2)

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

Escogido beat Licey 4-3
LIDOM Official Site Post Game

Rangel Ravelo (St. Louis-Cibaenas) started at first base and batted third.  1-for-4 with one RBI, one run, and assisted in one double play.

Cibaenas beat Azucareros 6-1
LIDOM Official Site Post Game

Notes:
Cibaenas is attempting to extend Rangel Ravelo (St. Louis), who's contract ran out Wednesday night: Luis Tomas Rae Barett Twitter

No Games Scheduled For Thursday


Venezuelan League Semifinals:

Ildemaro Vargas (former Springfield-Lara) started at second base and batted leadoff.  1-for-5 with two runs, one strikeout, and assisted in two double plays.
Vicente Campos (former MiLB signing-Lara) entered in the eighth and pitched one inning.  He allowed one hit and one earned run.  (p-s:19-12)(g/f:1-1)
Pedro Rodriguez (former MiLB signing-Lara) entered in the ninth and pitched two innings.  He allowed no hits or runs, one walk, and struck two out for the winning decision (1-0).  (p-s:23-12)(g/f:1-2)(ir-s:2-0)

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

Kristhiam Linares (former Springfield-La Guaira) entered in the 13th and pitched to one batter.  He allowed one hit and no runs.  (p-s:2-2)(ir-s:3-1)

Cesar Valera (former Palm Beach-Caribes) started at second base and batted third.  0-for-4 with one run, one walk, one hit by pitch, one stolen base, one strikeout, and assisted in two double plays.
Gabiel Lino (former Memphis-Caribes) started at catcher and batted eighth.  0-for-5 with one walk and two strikeouts.
Liarvis Breto (MiLB signing-Caribes) entered in the eighth and pitched to three batters.  He allowed one hit and no runs.  (p-s:6-5)(g/f:2-0)
Jorge Rondon (former St. Louis-Caribes) entered in the eighth and pitched to one batter.  He allowed no hits or runs, and struck one out.  (p-s:3-3)(ir-s:1-0)

Caribes beat La Guaira 3-2 in 12 innings
LVBP Official Site Post Game

Notes:
Luis Bandes (former Johnson City-La Guaira) received votes for the 2019-20 Rookie of the Year: LVBP Official Site

Thursday's Games:
Lara (2-1) visits Zulia (1-2) @ 6:00 PM VET
La Guaira (0-3) visits Zulia (3-0) @ 6:00 PM VET


Puerto Rican League Championship:

Yariel Gonzalez (Springfield-Mayaguez) started in right field and batted eighth.  0-for-4 with one stolen base, one strikeout, one outfield assist, and assisted in one double play.

Santurce beat Mayaguez 4-3
LBPRC Official Site Post Game

Thursday's Game:
Santurce (1-0) visits Mayaguez (0-1) @ 7:15 PM AST


Nicaraguan League:

Championship Final Stats:
Edgard Montiel (former DSL-Chinandega) played in five games going 7-for-22 (.318) with three home runs, nine RBIs, 16 total bases, five runs, one walk, one hit by pitch, seven strikeouts, grounded into one double play, .375 OBP, .727 OBP, and 1.102 OPS.

Isaac Silva (former Johnson City-Leon) made two starts posting a 0-0 record, 23.14 ERA, and 5.14 WHIP.  He allowed seven hits, eight runs (six earned), one home run, five walks (one intentional), and struck two out over 2.1 innings.


Australian Baseball League:

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

Perth beat Geelong-Korea 4-0

Jeremy Hazelbaker (former St. Louis-Adelaide) started in right field and batted second.  1-for-4 with one double and one run.
Mikey Reynolds (former Springfield-Adelaide) started at shortstop and batted third.  0-for-4 with one strikeout.

Shane Robinson (former St. Louis-Melbourne) started in centerfield and batted second.  2-for-3 with two runs and one walk.

Melbourne beat Adelaide 5-2

Jeremy Martinez (former Memphis-Brisbane) started at catcher and batted third.  2-for-3 with one home run, one two-out RBI, and two runs.

Brisbane beat Sydney 8-3

Friday's Games:
Perth (19-14) visits Geelong-Korea (10-23)
Auckland (19-14) visits Canberra (13-15)
Adelaide (19-10) visits Melbourne (19-14)
Sydney (13-20) visits Brisbane (15-17)


World Baseball Classic Qualifier (March 20, 2020):

Notes:
Tournament set-up has been released for games to be played in Arizona: La Prensa

Wednesday, January 15, 2020

Cardinals Winter League Notebook 1-15-2020: Edubray Ramos Struck Out Two Over Four Scoreless Innings In Short Stint In LVBP Postseason; Rangel Ravelo Walks & Hits A Solo Home Run; Edgard Montiel Singles Twice & Drives In One Run

Mexican Pacific League Semifinals:

Notes:
Fans who threw beer at players during Obregon-Mazatlan games were banned: XEU Deportes

Wednesday's Games:
Culiacan (1-1) visits Mochis (1-1) @ 7:30 PM MT
Obregon (2-0) visits Mazatlan (0-2) @ 8:00 PM MT


Dominican League Round Robin:

Donovan Solano (former Memphis-Licey) started at third base and batted sixth.  1-for-4 with one double.

Azucareros beat Licey 7-3
LIDOM Official Site Post Game

Rangel Ravelo (St. Louis-Cibaenas) started in first base and batted third.  1-for-3 with one home run, one RBI, one run, one walk, one fielding error, and assisted in one double play.
Francisco Pena (former St. Louis-Cibaenas) started at catcher and batted ninth.  0-for-3 and one passed ball.

Escogido beat Cibaenas 9-4
LIDOM Official Site Post Game

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


Colombian League Championship:

Notes:
Jackson Solarte (former VSL-Barranquilla) started and gave up four runs beforing leaving in the second inning and earned the loss as Monteria beat Barranquilla 12-4: LPBCol Twitter

Enrique Perez (Johnson City-Barranquilla) and Wilman Madera (GCL-Barranquilla) both made appearances in the game: LPBCol Twitter


Venezuelan League Playoffs:

Stats:
Cesar Valera (former Palm Beach-Caribes) has played in nine games going 12-for-35 (.343) with one double, two triples, one RBI, 17 total bases, six runs, three walks, one stolen base, six strikeouts, .410 OBP, .486 SLG, and .896 OPS.
Ronny Cedeno (former MLB signing-Magallanes) has played in five games going 6-for-20 (.300) with one triple, three RBIs, eight total bases, two runs, one walk, four strikeouts, one caught stealing, .333 OBP, .400 SLG, and .733 OPS.
Gabriel Lino (former Memphis-Caribes) has played in eight games going 9-for-30 (.300) with one triple, three RBIs, 11 total bases, two runs, two walks, eight strikeouts, .364 OBP, .367 SLG, and .730 OPS.
Ildemaro Vargas (former Springfield-Lara) has played in five games going 6-for-21 (.286) with one double, one RBI, seven total bases, two walks, one strikeout, one caught stealing, .348 OBP, .333 SLG, and .681 OPS.
Wilfredo Tovar (former Memphis-Caracas) has played in six games going 4-for-25 (.160) with two RBIs, four total bases, one run, one stolen base, three strikeouts, .160 OBP, .160 SLG, and .320 OPS.
Jose Garcia (former Memphis-Caracas) has played in three games going 0-for-1 (.000) with one run and one strikeout.
Luis Bandes (former Johnson City-La Guaira) has played in three games going 0-for-3 (.000).
Wilfred Vivas (former GCL-Magallanes) has played in one game and scored one run.

Edubray Ramos (former VSL-La Guaira) has made four relief appearances posting a 0-0 record, 0.00 ERA, 0.75 WHIP, and one hold.  He's allowed three hits, no runs, and struck two out over four innings.
Miguel Socolovich (former St. Louis-Caracas) has made three relief appearances posting a 1-0 record, 0.00 ERA, and 0.75 WHIP.  He's allowed two hits, no runs, and struck four out over 2.2 innings.
Kristhiam Linares (former Springfield-La Guaira) has made three relief appearances posting a 0-0 record, 0.00 ERA, 2.00 WHIP, and one hold.  He's allowed two hits, no runs, and struck one out over one inning.
Williams Perez (Springfield free agent-Lara) has made two starts posting a 1-0 record, 1.46 ERA, and 0.73 WHIP.  He's allowed five hits, two earned runs, four walks, and struck 11 out over 12.1 innings.
Jorge Rondon (former St. Louis-Magallanes.Caribes) has made six relief appearances posting a 0-0 record, 1.50 ERA, and 1.00 WHIP.  He's allowed four hits, one earned run, two walks, and struck three out over six innings.
Pedro Rodriguez (former MiLB signing-Lara) has made seven relief appearances posting a 0-0 record, 2.35 ERA, 1.43 WHIP, three holds, and one save.  He's allowed eight hits, three runs (two earned), three walks, and struck four out over 7.2 innings.
Nestor Molina (former MiLB signing-Lara) has made two starts posting a 0-0 record, 2.70 ERA, and 1.60 WHIP.  He's allowed 12 hits, three earned runs, four walks, and struck six out over ten innings.
Liarvis Breto (MiLB signing-Caribes) has made four relief appearances posting a 0-0 record, 2.70 ERA, and 0.90 WHIP.  He's allowed two hits, one earned run, one walk, hit one batter, and struck four out over 3.1 innings.
Elniery Garcia (former Memphis-Caracas) has made one start posting a 0-0 record, 4.50 ERA, and 1.25 WHIP.  He's allowed four hits, four runs (two earned), one walk, and struck one out over four innings.
Vicente Campos (former MiLB signing-Lara) has made six relief appearances posting a 0-0 record, 7.20 ERA, 2.20 WHIP, and two holds.  He's allowed eight hits, seven runs (four earned), three walks, and struck two out over five innings.

Notes:
Aguascalientes (LMB) signed Jorge Rondon (former St. Louis-Magallanes/Caribes) for 2020 season: MiLB Official Site

Two players involved in brawl during Caribes-Zulia game have officially been suspended: LVBP Official Site

Wednesday's Games:
Lara (1-1) visits Zulia (1-1) @ 6:00 PM VET
La Guaira (0-2) visits Caribes (2-0) @ 6:00 PM VET


Puerto Rican League Championship:

Stats:
Yariel Gonzalez (Springfield-Mayaguez) has played in five games going 2-for-11 (.182) with two RBIs, two total bases, two runs, two walks, two strikeouts, .308 OBP, .182 SLG, and .490 OPS.
Anthony Garcia (former Memphis-Carolina) has played in six games going 3-for-20 (.150) with one double, four total bases, one run, four walks, eight strikeouts, .346 OBP, .200 SLG, and .546 OPS.
Jonathan Rodriguez (former Memphis-Manati) has played in one game going 0-for-3 (.000).

Hector Hernandez (former Palm Beach-Santurce) has made one start posting a 1-0 record, 3.38 ERA, and 1.50 WHIP.  He's allowed eight hits, two earned runs, and struck four out over 5.1 innings.

Wednesday's Game:
Mayaguez (0-0) visits Santurce (0-0) @ 7:15 PM AST


Nicaraguan League Championship:

Isaac Silva (former Johnson City-Leon) faced five batters and allowed three hits, four runs (three earned), and three walks.

Edgard Montiel (former DSL-Chinandega) started as designated hitter and batted third.  2-for-4 with one RBI and two runs.

Leon beat Chinandega 13-7
LBPN Official Site Post Game
LBPN Official Site Post Game

Tuesday, January 14, 2020

Cardinals Winter League Notebook 1-14-2020: Luis Urueta Takes Over As Licey Manager For The LIDOM Postseason; Liarvis Breto Strikes Out Two Over One & A Third Hitless/Scoreless Innings; Francisco Pena Singles, Walks, & Drives In One Run


Cuban League:

Notes:
Nine potential prospects worked out for clubs in the Dominican Republic: El Nuevo Herald


Mexican Pacific League Semifinals:

Stats:
Ramon Urias (Memphis-Mochis) has played in nine games going 9-for-32 (.281) with three doubles, one home run, six RBIs, 15 total bases, nine runs, eight walks, four strikeouts, .425 OBP, .469 SLG, and .894 OPS.
Irving Lopez (Springfield-Hermosillo) has played in six games going 5-for-19 (.263) with one double, six total bases, three runs, three strikeouts, .333 OBP, .316 SLG, and .649 OPS.
Carlos Soto (Peoria-Mochis) has played in four games going 2-for-8 (.250) with one RBI, two total bases, one walk, one caught stealing, .300 OBP, .250 SLG, and .550 OPS.
Rainel Rosario (former Springfield-Monterrey) has played in five games going 4-for-18 (.222) with four RBIs, four total bases, two runs, two walks, seven strikeouts, .286 OBP, .222 SLG, and .508 OPS.
Efren Navarro (former Memphis-Culiacan) has played in seven games going 3-for-23 (.130) with one RBI, three total bases, one run, one walk, seven strikeouts, .200 OBP, .130 SLG, and .330 OPS.
Alex Mejia (former St. Louis-Monterrey) has played in five games going 2-for-17 (.118) with two doubles, four total bases, two runs, three strikeouts, .167 OBP, .235 SLG, and .402 OPS.
Niko Vasquez (former Springfield-Monterrey) has played in five games going 1-for-17 (.059) with one total base, one walk, two strikeouts, .158 OBP, .059 SLG, and .217 OPS.
Alexis Wilson (Peoria-Culiacan) has plyed in one game going 0-for-1 (.000).

Fernando Salas (former St. Louis-Hermosillo) has made four relief appearances posting a 0-1 record, 0.00 ERA, 1.00 WHIP, and one save.  He's allowed three hits, one unearned run, one walk, and struck one out over four innings.

No Games Scheduled For Tuesday


Dominican League Round Robin:

Rangel Ravelo (St. Louis-Cibaenas) started at first base and batted third.  2-for-4 with one run and one walk.
Francisco Pena (former St. Louis-Cibaenas) started at catcher and batted eighth.  1-for-3 with one RBI, one walk, one throwing error, and allowed two stolen bases.

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

Licey beat Cibaenas 7-4
LIDOM Official Site Post Game

Notes:
Luis Urueta (former Palm Beach-Licey MGR) was named the new manager of Licey: Licey Official Site

Tuesday's Games:
Azucareros (11-4) visits Licey (7-8) @ 7:15 PM AST
Escogido (5-10) visits Cibaenas (7-8) @ 7:30 PM AST


Colombian League Championship:

Notes:
Will Changarotty (former State College), Enrique Perez (Johnson City), Jose Calero (former GCL), Wilman Madera (GCL), Ramon Ulacio (former GCL), and Jackson Solarte (former VSL) are listed in the Barranquilla championship roster.

Jose Almarante (former Memphis) is listed on the Monteria championship roster.

El Universal


Venezuelan League Semifinals:

Ildemaro Vargas (former Springfield-Lara) started at second base and batted leadoff.  0-for-4 with one walk.
Pedro Rodriguez (former MiLB signing-Lara) entered in the eighth and pitched to four batters.  He allowed two hits and one unearned run for the blown save (1).  (p-s:9-6)
Vicente Campos (former MiLB signing-Lara) entered in the tenth and pitched one inning.  He allowed no hits or runs, and struck one out.  (p-s:9-6)

Zulia beat Lara 3-2 in 11 innings
LVBP Official Site Post Game

Cesar Valera (former Palm Beach-Caribes) started in left field and batted fifth.  0-for-5 with one sacrifice and two strikeouts.
Gabriel Lino (former Memphis-Caribes) started at catcher and batted eighth.  3-for-6 with one strikeout.
Jorge Rondon (former St. Louis-Caribes) entered in the seventh and pitched one inning.  He allowed one hit and no runs.  (p-s:12-7)(g/f:3-0)
Liarvis Breto (MiLB signing-Caribes) entered in the eighth and pitched 1.1 innings.  He allowed no hits or runs, and struck two out.  (p-s:19-11)(g/f:1-1)

Luis Bandes (former Johnson City-La Guaira) entered late in the game as a pinch hitter and batted eighth.  0-for-1 at the plate.

Caribes beat La Guaira 2-0 in 12 innings
LVBP Official Site Post Game

No Games Scheduled For Tuesday


Puerto Rican League Semifinals:

Anthony Garcia (former Memphis-Carolina) started in right field and batted fourth.  0-for-2 with one run, one walk, one hit by pitch, and two strikeouts.

Yariel Gonzalez (Springfield-Mayaguez) started at first base and batted eighth.  1-for-3 with two runs, one walk, one strikeout, and one throwing error.

Mayaguez beat Carolina 6-5
LBPRC Official Site Post Game

No Games Scheduled For Tuesday


Nicaraguan League Championship:

Notes:
Latin American Series was cancelled for 2020 and the LBPN is preparing a letter of protest for not being invited to the Caribbean Series: La Prensa

Tuesday's Game:
Leon (3-1) visits Chinandega (1-3) @ 6:00 PM


Caribbean Series (February 1, 2020):

Notes:
Series is still set to open February 1st: Primera Hora

Monday, January 13, 2020

Cardinals Winter League Notebook 1-13-2020: Jose Almarante Strikes Out Four & Allows One Run Over Seven Innings For The Win; Cesar Valera Singles Twice, Triples, Walks, & Drives In One Run; Carlos Soto Injured But Invited To St. Louis Big League Camp

Mexican Pacific League Semifinals:

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

Efren Navarro (former Memphis-Culiacan) started in left field and batted fifth.  0-for-3 with two strikeouts.

Culiacan beat Mochis 6-4
LMP Official Site Post Game

Notes:
Ramon Urias (Memphis-Mochis) talks about the upcoming spring training: Bambino Sedano Twitter

Carlos Soto (Peoria-Mochis) will miss rest of season with Mochis due to injury but has been invited to St. Louis' big league camp: Fernando Ballestros Twitter

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


Dominican League Round Robin:

Rangel Ravelo (St. Louis-Cibaenas) started at first base and batted third.  1-for-3 with one walk and one stolen base.
Yefri Perez (former MiLB signing-Cibaenas) entered late in the game as a pinch runner, stole one base, and scored.
Francisco Pena (former St. Louis-Cibaenas) started at catcher and batted eighth.  1-for-3 with one home run, one RBI, one run, and one walk.

Robelys Reyes (former Springfield-Escogido) entered late in the game as a pinch runner and was caught stealing.

Cibaenas beat Escogido 2-1
LIDOM Official Site Post Game

Donovan Solano (former Memphis-Licey) started at third base and batted fifth.  1-for-4 with one double, one run, one strikeout, and assisted in one double play.

Azucareros beat Licey 6-1
LIDOM Official Site Post Game

Monday's Games:
Cibaenas (7-8) visits Licey (7-8) @ 7:15 PM AST
Escogido (5-10) visits Azucareros (11-4) @ 7:30 PM AST


Colombian League Championship:

Notes:
Jose Almarante (former Memphis-Monteria) started and pitched seven innings allowing six hits, one run, and struck out four for the winning decision as Monteria beat Barranquilla 8-1: El Universal


Venezuelan League Playoffs:

Ildemaro Vargas (former Springfield-Lara) started at second base and batted leadoff.  2-for-5 with one double, one RBI, and assisted in two double plays.
Williams Perez (Springfield free agent-Lara) started and pitched 6.1 innings.  He allowed two hits, two earned runs, three walks, threw one wild pitch, and struck three out for the winning decision (1-0).  (p-s:82-53)(g/f:10-0)
Pedro Rodriguez (former MiLB signing-Lara) entered in the ninth and pitched to one batter.  He allowed no hits or runs, and struck one out for the save (1).  (p-s:7-5)(ir-s:2-0)

Lara beat Zulia 7-3
LVBP Official Site Post Game

Cesar Valera (former Palm Beach-Caribes) started in left field and moved to third base, batting fifth.  3-for-4 with one triple, one two-out RBI, three runs, and one walk.
Gabriel Lino (former Memphis-Caribes) started at catcher and batted eighth.  0-for-4 with one walk and one strikeout.
Liarvis Breto (MiLB signing-Caribes) entered in the eighth and pitched one inning.  He allowed one hit and no runs.  (p-s:15-10)(g/f:0-2)

Luis Bandes (former Johnson City-La Guaira) entered late in the game as a pinch hitter and batted ninth.  0-for-1 at the plate.

Caribes beat La Guaira 11-2
LVBP Official Site Post Game

Notes:
Jorge Rondon (former St. Louis-Magallanes) was added to the Caribes roster due to injury: El Emergente

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


Puerto Rican League Semifinals:

Yariel Gonzalez (Springfield-Mayaguez) started at first base and batted eighth.  0-for-4 with one intentional walk and assisted in one double play.

Anthony Garcia (former Memphis-Carolina) started in left field and batted leadoff.  0-for-4 with two walks (one intentional) and three strikeouts.

Mayaguez beat Carolina 2-1 in 12 innings
LBPRC Official Site Post Game

Monday's Game:
Carolina (2-3) visits Mayaguez (3-2) @ 6:00 PM AST


Nicaraguan League Championship:

Edgard Montiel (former DSL-Chinandega) started as designated hitter and batted third.  1-for-5 with two strikeouts.

Leon beat Chinandega 9-2
LBPN Official Site Post Game

No Game Scheduled For Monday


Australian Baseball League:

Stats:
Jeremy Martinez (former Memphis-Brisbane) has played in 25-for-78 (.321) with four doubles, four home runs, 12 RBIs, 41 total bases, 13 runs, 16 walks, ten strikeouts, .438 OBP, .526 SLG, and .963 OPS.
Shane Robinson (former St. Louis-Melbourne) has played in eight games going 10-for-32 (.313) with one double, one home run, three RBIs, 14 total bases, four runs, three walks, one stolen base, one strikeout, .371 OBP, .438 SLG, and .809 OPS.
Pete Kozma (former St. Louis-Perth) has played in 32 games going 32-for-126 (.254) with two doubles, two home runs, 18 RBIs, 40 total bases, 16 runs, nine walks, six stolen bases, 16 strikeouts, three caught stealing, .304 OBP, .317 SLG, and .622 OPS.
Mikey Reynolds (former Springfield-Adelaide) has played in 27 games going 23-for-104 (.221) with three doubles, one RBI, 26 total bases, 13 runs, nine walks, nine strikeouts, 16 strikeouts, two caught stealing, .281 OBP, .250 SLG, and .531 OPS.
Jeremy Hazelbaker (former St. Louis-Adelaide) has played in four games going 1-for-12 (.083) with one double, one RBI, two total bases, one run, one walk, six strikeouts, .214 OBP, .167 SLG, and .381 OPS.

Saturday, January 11, 2020

Cardinals Winter League Notebook 1-11-2020: Yariel Gonzalez Singles & Drives In Two Runs; Shane Robinson Singles Twice & Hits A Solo Home Run In Doubleheader; Ramon Urias Doubles, Walks, & Knocks In One Run

Mexican Pacific League Playoffs:

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

Mochis beat Jalisco 4-3
LMP Official Site Post Game

No Games Scheduled For Saturday


Dominican League Round Robin:

Rangel Ravelo (St. Louis-Cibaenas) started at first base and batted third.  2-for-4 with three runs and one walk.
Francisco Pena (former St. Louis-Cibaenas) started at catcher and batted eighth.  1-for-4 with one caught stealing and assisted in one double play.

Donovan Solano (former Memphis-Licey) started at third base and batted fifth.  1-for-2 with two runs, one walk, one hit by pitch, one strikeout, one caught stealing, one throwing error, and one fielding error.

Cibaenas beat Licey 9-3
LIDOM Official Site Post Game

Audry Perez (former St. Louis-Escogido) entered late in the game at catcher and allowed one stolen base.

Raul Valdes (former St. Louis-Azucareros) started and pitched four innings.  He allowed seven hits, five earned runs, two walks, hit one batter, threw one wild pitch, and struck four out.  (g/f:3-3)

Azucareros beat Escogido 9-8 in 12 innings
LIDOM Official Site Post Game

Notes:
Rangel Ravelo (St. Louis-Cibaenas) spoke with a KBO team but decided to stay with St. Louis: Derrick Goold Twitter

No Games Scheduled For Saturday


Colombian League Championship:

Notes:
Will Changarotty (former State College-Barranquilla) will start the first game for Giants as he held the league best ERA during the regular season: El Heraldo


Venezuelan League Playoffs:

Cesar Valera (former Palm Beach-Caribes) started at shortstop and batted third.  1-for-4, one throwing error, and assisted in one double play.
Gabriel Lino (former Memphis-Caribes) started at catcher and batted ninth.  1-for-4 with two strikeouts.

Zulia beat Caribes 1-0
LVBP Official Site Post Game

Wilfredo Tovar (former Memphis-Caracas) started at shortstop and batted second.  0-for-4 with one strikeout and grounded into one double play.
Jose Garcia (former Memphis-Caracas) entered late in the game as a pinch runner.
Miguel Socolovich (former St. Louis-Caracas) entered in the eighth and pitched to one batter.  He allowed no hits or runs, and struck one out.  (p-s:7-5)(ir-s:1-0)

La Guaira beat Caracas 2-1
LVBP Official Site Post Game

Ildemaro Vargas (former Springfield-Lara) started at second base and batted leadoff.  1-for-3 and assisted in one double play.
Vicente Campos (former MiLB signing-Lara) entered in the eighth and pitched to five batters.  He allowed two hits, one earned run, one intentional walk, and struck one out.  (p-s:11-8)(g/f:1-0)

Lara beat Magallanes 2-1
LVBP Official Site Post Game

Notes:
Two players from Zulia were suspended for the remainder of the season after the brawl with Caribes: LVBP Official Site

Saturday's Game:
Magallanes (2-4) visits Caribes (2-4) @ 6:00 PM AST


Puerto Rican League Playoffs:

Anthony Garcia (former Memphis-Carolina) started in left field and batted leadoff.  1-for-4 with one double.

Yariel Gonzalez (Springfield-Mayaguez) entered late in the game as a pinch hitter and batted eighth.  1-for-1 with two RBIs.

Mayaguez beat Carolina 2-1
LBPRC Official Site Post Game

Notes:
Robinson Cancel (former Memphis-Mayaguez MGR) talks about growing up with earthquakes in his hometown of Lajas: Primera Hora

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


Nicaraguan League Championship:

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

Leon beat Chinandega 2-1 in 10 innings
LBPN Official Site Post Game

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


Australian Baseball League:

Pete Kozma (former St. Louis-Perth) started at second base and batted second.  1-for-3 with two strikeouts.

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

Adelaide beat Perth 2-1 in game one of doubleheader

Pete Kozma (former St. Louis-Perth) started at shortstop and batted second.  0-for-4 and assisted in one double play.

Jeremy Hazelbaker (former Springfield-Adelaide) started in left field and batted second.  0-for-3 with two strikeouts.
Mikey Reynolds (former Springfield-Adelaide) started at shortstop and batted third.  0-for-4 with one strikeout.

Perth beat Adelaide 2-0 in game two of doubleheader

Shane Robinson (former St. Louis-Melbourne) started in centerfield and batted second.  2-for-4 at the plate.

Melbourne beat Geelong-Korea 12-2 in game one of doubleheader

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

Geelong-Korea beat Melbourne 13-6 in game two of doubleheader

Notes:
Miami pulled Dustin Beggs (former 2014 draft selection-Adelaide) from continuing in the ABL: Adelaide Official Twitter

Sunday's Games:
Perth (18-13) visits Adelaide (18-9)
Auckland (18-13) visits Sydney (13-18)
Melbourne (17-14) visits Geelong-Korea (10-21)

Friday, January 10, 2020

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

Mexican Pacific League Playoffs:

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


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

Mazatlan beat Hermosillo 1-0
LMP Official Site Post Game

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


Dominican League Round Robin:

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


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

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

Cibaenas beat Licey 6-0
LIDOM Official Site Post Game

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

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


Venezuelan League Playoffs:

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

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

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

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


Puerto Rican League Playoffs:

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

Santurce beat Manati 2-0
LBPRC Official Site Post Game

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

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


Nicaraguan League Championship:

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

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

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

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


Australian Baseball League:

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

Canberra beat Brisbane 11-4

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

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

Adelaide beat Perth 3-2

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

Thursday, January 9, 2020

Cardinals Winter League Notebook 1-9-2020: Edgard Montiel Hits Three Home Runs & Drives In Eight Runs; Cesar Valera & Gabriel Lino Ejected After Brawl; Nestor Molina Strikes Out Five & Allows One Run Over Five Innings

Mexican Pacific League Playoffs:

Stats:
Irving Lopez (Springfield-Hermosillo) has played in five games going 5-for-17 (.294) with one double, six total bases, three runs, three strikeouts, .368 OBP, .353 SLG, and .721 OPS.
Carlos Soto (Peoria-Mochis) has played in four games going 2-for-8 (.250) with one RBI, two total bases, one walk, one caught stealing, .300 OBP, .250 SLG, and .550 OPS.
Ramon Urias (Memphis-Mochis) has played in five games going 4-for-18 (.222) with one home run, two RBIs, seven total bases, five runs, four walks, three strikeouts, .364 OBP, .389 SLG, and .753 OPS.
Rainel Rosario (former Springfield-Monterrey) has played in five games going 4-for-18 (.222) with four RBIs, four total bases, two runs, two walks, seven strikeouts, .286 OBP, .222 SLG, and .508 OPS.
Efren Navarro (former Memphis-Culiacan) has played in five games going 3-for-18 (.167) with one RBI, three total bases, one run, one walk, four strikeouts, .250 OBP, .167 SLG, and .417 OPS.
Alex Mejia (former St. Louis-Monterrey) has played in five games going 2-for-17 (.118) with two doubles, four total bases, two runs, three strikeouts, .167 OBP, .235 SLG, and .402 OPS.
Niko Vasquez (former Springfield-Monterrey) has played in five games going 1-for-17 (.059) with one total bases, one walk, two strikeouts, .158 OBP, .059 SLG, and .217 OPS.

Fernando Salas (former St. Louis-Hermosillo) has made three relief appearances posting a 0-1 record, 0.00 ERA, 1.00 WHIP, and one save.  He's allowed two hits, one unearned run, one walk, and struck one out over three innings.

Thursday's Games:
Mochis (3-2) visits Jalisco (2-3) @ 8:00 PM CT
Mazatlan (3-2) visits Hermosillo (2-3) @ 7:30 PM MT


Dominican League Round Robin:

Donovan Solano (former Memphis-Licey) started at third base and batted second.  0-for-5 with one strikeout.

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

Rangel Ravelo (St. Louis-Cibaenas) started at first base and batted third.  1-for-4 with two runs, one walk, and one strikeout.
Francisco Pena (former St. Louis-Cibaenas) started at catcher and batted eighth.  1-for-5 with one run, one strikeout, and allowed one stolen base.

Azucareros beat Cibaenas 11-9
LIDOM Official Site Post Game

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


Meridana League:

Notes:
Amaury Cazana (former Memphis-UADY) drove in one run on Monday: Meridana Official Twitter


Colombian League Playoffs:

Notes:
Geddy Guerra (former VSL-Sincelejo) earned the loss as Monteria beat Sincelejo 6-3: El Universal


Venezuelan League Playoffs:
Cesar Valera (former Palm Beach-Caribes) started at shortstop and batted third.  2-for-3 with one triple, two runs, one walk, one hit by pitch, one strikeout, and was ejected in the eighth inning.
Gabriel Lino (former Memphis-Caribes) started at catcher and batted eighth.  0-for-4 with one run, two strikeouts, and was ejected in the eighth inning.

Caribes beat Zulia 13-2
LVBP Official Site Post Game

Nestor Molina (former MiLB signing-Lara) started and pitched five innings.  He allowed five hits, one earned run, three walks, and struck five out.  (p-s:93-56)(g/f:6-2)
Pedro Rodriguez (former MiLB signing-Lara) entered in the ninth and pitched one inning.  He allowed two hits, one earned run, one intentional walk, and struck one out for the blown save (1).  (p-s:16-9)(g/f:1-1)

Wilfred Vivas (former GCL-Magallanes) entered late in the game as a pinch runner and scored.
Ronny Cedeno (former MLB signing-Magallanes) started at second base and batted eighth.  0-for-4 with one two-out RBI, one walk, one strikeout, grounded into one double play, and assisted in one double play.
Jorge Rondon (former St. Louis-Magallanes) entered in the ninth and pitched to three batters.  He allowed one hit and no runs.  (p-s:5-4)(g/f:1-0)

Magallanes beat Lara 5-4 in 11 innings
LVBP Official Site Post Game

Kristhiam Linares (former Springfield-La Guaira) entered in the seventh and pitched to three batters.  He allowed one hit, no runs, and struck one out for the hold (1).  (p-s:13-8)(g/f:1-0)

Wilfredo Tovar (former Memphis-Caracas) started at shortstop and batted second.  1-for-5 with one ground into double play and assisted in one double play.
Jose Garcia (former Memphis-Caracas) entered late in the game as a pinch runner and scored.
Miguel Socolovich (former St. Louis-Caracas) entered in the eighth and pitched 1.1 innings.  He allowed one hit, no runs, threw one wild pitch, and struck two out for the winning decision (1-0).  (p-s:22-13)(g/f:0-1)(ir-s:2-0)

Caracas beat La Guaira 3-2
LVBP Official Site Post Game

Notes:
Edubray Ramos (former VSL-La Guaira) was removed from the La Guaira active roster after signing with Los Angeles: LVBP Official Site

No Games Scheduled For Thursday


Puerto Rican League Playoffs:

Notes:
Anthony Garcia (former Memphis-Carolina) was has been suspended one game for his actions in the playoffs: Primera Hora

Thursday's Game:
Santurce (3-0) visits Manati (0-3) @ 7:15 PM AST


Nicaraguan League Championship:

Isaac Silva (former Johnson City-Leon) pitched 1.2 innings and allowed four hits, four earned runs, one home run, three walks, and struck two out.

Edgard Montiel (former DSL-Chinandega) started as designated hitter and batted fourth.  3-for-5 with three home runs, eight RBIs, three runs, one walk, and one strikeout.

Chinandega beat Leon 14-11
LBPN Official Site Post Game

Notes:
Vicente Padilla will manage Chinandega during the summer: La Prensa

No Games Scheduled For Thursday


Australian Baseball League:

Shane Robinson (former St. Louis-Melbourne) started in centerfield and batted second.  2-for-4 with one RBI, one run, one walk, and one throwing error.

Melbourne beat Geelong-Korea 8-3

Jeremy Martinez (former Memphis-Brisbane) started at catcher and batted third.  2-for-4 with one double, one RBI, two runs, and one walk.

Brisbane beat Canberra 12-2

Friday's Games:
Melbourne (16-13) visits Geelong-Korea (9-20)
Canberra (11-14) visits Brisbane (13-16)
Auckland (17-12) visits Sydney (12-17)
Perth (17-11) visits Adelaide (16-8)

Tuesday, January 7, 2020

Cardinals Winter League Notebook 1-7-2020: Rainel Rosario Singles, Walks Twice, & Drives In Two Runs; Gabriel Lino Singles Twice, & Knocks In One Run; Liarvis Breto Strikes Out Two Of Three Batters Faced

China Professional Baseball League:

Notes:
Chinatrust signed Ariel Miranda (former Softbank) for 2020 season: NPB On Reddit Twitter


Mexican Pacific League Playoffs:

Alex Mejia (former St. Louis-Monterrey) started at shortstop and batted second.  1-for-3 with one double, two runs, one sacrifice, and one hit by pitch.
Rainel Rosario (former Springfield-Monterrey) started in centerfield and batted fifth.  1-for-3 with two RBIs, two walks, and one strikeout.
Niko Vasquez (former Springfield-Monterrey) started at third base and batted eighth.  0-for-3 with one walk.

Monterrey beat Obregon 7-6
LMP Official Site Post Game

Ramon Urias (Memphis-Mochis) started at shortstop and batted third.  0-for-4 with one run, one walk, and one throwing error.
Carlos Soto (Peoria-Mochis) started at catcher and batted ninth.  1-for-3 at the plate.

Mochis beat Jalisco 14-3
LMP Official Site Post Game

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

Culiacan beat Mexicali 4-0
LMP Official Site Post Game

Irving Lopez (Springfield-Hermosillo) started at shortstop and batted ninth.  0-for-4 with two strikeouts and grounded into one double play.

Mazatlan beat Hermosillo 5-3
LMP Official Site Post Game

Notes:
Tijuana hired Howard Johnson (former Texas MiLB hitting coach) as hitting coach: MiLB Official Site

Tuesday's Games:
Obregon (3-1) visits Monterrey (1-3) @ 7:30 PM CT
Jalisco (2-2) visits Mochis (2-2) @ 7:30 PM MT
Hermosillo (2-2) visits Mazatlan (2-2) @ 8:00 PM MT
Culiacan (3-1) visits Mexicali (1-3) @ 7:30 PM PT


Dominican League Round Robin:

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

Rangel Ravelo (St. Louis-Cibaenas) started at first base and batted third.  0-for-3 with two walks (one intentional) and assisted in one double play.
Yefri Perez (former MiLB signing-Cibaenas) entered late in the game as a pinch runner, stole one base and was caught stealing.

Cibaenas beat Escogido 6-5
LIDOM Official Site Post Game

Donovan Solano (former Memphis-Licey) started at third base and batted second.  2-for-3 at the plate.

Azucareros beat Licey 6-0
LIDOM Official Site Post Game

No Games Scheduled For Tuesday


Venezuelan League Playoffs:

Cesar Valera (former Palm Beach-Caribes) started at shortstop and batted third.  0-for-5 with two strikeouts.
Gabriel Lino (former Memphis-Caribes) started at catcher and batted ninth.  2-for-3 with one RBI, one run, one strikeout, and one passed ball.
Liarvis Breto (MiLB signing-Caribes) entered in the seventh and pitched one inning.  He allowed no hits or runs, and struck two out.  (p-s:13-9)(g/f:1-0)(ir-s:1-0)

Zulia beat Caribes 8-4
LVBP Official Site Post Game

Vicente Campos (former MiLB signing-Lara) entered in the sixth and pitched one inning.  He allowed two hits, one earned run, and one walk for the hold (2).  (p-s:21-11)(g/f:2-1)
Pedro Rodriguez (former MiLB signing-Lara) entered in the seventh and pitched 1.2 innings.  He allowed two hits, no runs, and struck one out for the hold (2).  (p-s:24-16)(g/f:0-1)

Ronny Cedeno (former MLB signing-Magallanes) started at second base and batted eighth.  2-for-4 with one run, one strikeout, and assisted in one double play.
Jorge Rondon (former St. Louis-Magallanes) entered in the sixth and pitched 1.2 innings.  He allowed two hits, one earned run, one walk, and struck one out.  (p-s:15-10)(g/f:2-1)(ir-s:2-1)

Lara beat Magallanes 8-6
LVBP Official Site Post Game

Edubray Ramos (former VSL-La Guaira) entered in the seventh and pitched one inning.  He allowed one hit and no runs.  (p-s:12-8)(g/f:2-1)

Wilfredo Tovar (former Memphis-Caracas) started at shortstop and batted third.  1-for-4 with one RBI, one run, and assisted in one double play.
Elniery Garcia (former Memphis-Caracas) started and pitched four innings.  He allowed four hits, four runs (two earned), one walk, and struck one out.  (p-s:51-31)(g/f:10-1)

La Guaira beat Caracas 9-4
LVBP Official Site Post Game

Notes:
Ildemaro Vargas (former Springfield-Lara) and other MLB affiliated players can't play in ballparks that were not approved by the MLB: El Emergente

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


Puerto Rican League Playoffs:

Notes:
Games have been pushed back due to the earthquake: El Nuevo Dia

Tuesday's Games:
Santurce (3-0) visits Manati (0-3) @ 7:15 PM AST
Carolina (2-1) visits Mayaguez (1-2) @ 7:15 PM AST


Nicaraguan League Round Robin:

Edgard Montiel (former DSL-Chinandega) started and batted third.  0-for-3 with one RBI.

Chinandega beat Rivas 3-2
LBPN Official Site Post Game


Spring Training (February 11, 2020):

Notes:
Kwang-Hyun Kim (MLB signing) will begin pre-spring training workouts in Okinawa: Daniel Kim Twitter

Monday, January 6, 2020

Cardinals Winter League Notebook 1-6-2020: Fernando Salas Strikes Out One Over One Hitless/Scoreless Inning For The Save; Alex Mejia Doubles, Rangel Ravelo Singles Twice

Korean Baseball Organization:

Notes:
Kim Jae-Hwan (Doosan) failed to sign with MLB team: Yonhap News Agency


Mexican Pacific League Playoffs:

Alex Mejia (former St. Louis-Monterrey) started at shortstop and batted second.  1-for-4 with one double.
Rainel Rosario (former Springfield-Monterrey) started in centerfield and batted fifth.  1-for-4 with one run and one strikeout.
Niko Vasquez (former Springfield-Monterrey) started at third base and batted seventh.  0-for-4 with one strikeout and grounded into one double play.

Obregon beat Monterrey 7-1
LMP Official Site Post Game

Ramon Urias (Memphis-Mochis) started at shortstop and batted third.  1-for-3 with one run, one walk, one strikeout, and assisted in one double play.
Carlos Soto (Peoria-Mochis) started at catcher and batted ninth.  1-for-3 and allowed two stolen bases.

Jalisco beat Mochis 5-3
LMP Official Site Post Game

Efren Navarro (former Memphis-Culiacan) started as designated hitter and batted fifth.  1-for-3 with one hit by pitch.

Culiacan beat Mexicali 4-3
LMP Official Site Post Game

Irving Lopez (Springfield-Hermosillo) started at shortstop and batted ninth.  0-for-2 with one run and two hit by pitches.
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 (1).  (p-s:11-8)(g/f:0-2)

Hermosillo beat Mazatlan 6-3
LMP Official Site Post Game

Monday's Games:
Obregon (3-0) visits Monterrey (0-3) @ 7:30 PM CT
Jalisco (2-1) visits Mochis (1-2) @ 7:30 PM MT
Culiacan (2-1) visits Mexicali (1-2) @ 6:30 PM PT
Hermosillo (2-1) visits Mazatlan (1-2) @ 8:00 PM MT


Dominican League Round Robin:

Rangel Ravelo (St. Louis-Cibaenas) started as designated hitter and batted third.  2-for-4 with one strikeout.
Francisco Pena (former St. Louis-Cibaenas) started at catcher and batted ninth.  1-for-3 at the plate.

Azucareros beat Cibaenas 5-0
LIDOM Official Site Post Game

Alberto Triunfel (former Springfield-Escogido) entered late in the game at shortstop and batted leadoff.  0-for-1 with one strikeout and one fielding error.
Robelys Reyes (former Springfield-Escogido) entered late in the game in left field and batted fourth.  0-for-1 with one run.
Audry Perez (former St. Louis-Escogido) entered late in the game at catcher and batted eighth.  0-for-2 anf allowed one stolen base.

Donovan Solano (former Memphis-Licey) started at third base and batted second.  1-for-4 with one run, one hit by pitch, one strikeout, and one fielding error.

Licey beat Escogido 10-8
LIDOM Official Site Post Game

Monday's Games:
Escogido (4-6) visits Cibaenas (3-7) @ 5:00 PM AST
Azucareros (6-4) visits Licey (7-3) @ 5:00 PM AST


Venezuelan League Playoffs:

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


Puerto Rican League Playoffs:

Yariel Gonzalez (Springfield-Mayaguez) entered late in the game as a pinch runner.

Anthony Garcia (former Memphis-Carolina) started in right field and batted leadoff.  1-for-3 with one intentional walk and one strikeout.

Carolina beat Mayaguez 1-0
LBPRC Official Site Post Game

No Games Scheduled For Monday


Nicaraguan League Round Robin:

Ronald Medrano (former GCL-Leon) started and pitched 1.1 innings.  He allowed two hits, four earned runs, three walks, and struck two out for the losing decision (0-1).

Rivas beat Leon 11-3
LBPN Official Site Post Game

Monday's Game:
Chinandega (4-3) visits Rivas (3-4) @ 6:00 PM


Panama League Championship:

Notes:
Chiriqui Astronauts beat Federals 5-4 to win the championship and will represent Panama in Caribbean Series: Panama League Official Twitter


Australian Baseball League:

Stats:
Shane Robinson (former St. Louis-Melbourne) has played in four games going 5-for-15 (.333) with one double, one RBI, six total bases, two runs, two walks, one stolen base, one strikeout, .412 OBP, .400 SLG, and .812 OPS.
Jeremy Martinez (former Memphis-Brisbane) has played in 25 games going 22-for-72 (.306) with two doubles, four home runs, 11 RBIs, 36 total bases, ten runs, 14 walks, ten strikeouts, .420 OBP, .500 SLG, and .920 OPS.
Pete Kozma (former St. Louis-Perth) has played in 28 games going 28-for-112 (.250) with two doubles, one home run, 16 RBIs, 33 total bases, 14 runs, nine walks, five stolen bases, 14 strikeouts, three caught stealing, .301 OBP, .295 SLG, and .595 OPS.
Mikey Reynolds (former Springfield-Adelaide) has played in 23 games going 21-for-90 (.233) with three doubles, one RBI, 24 total bases, 12 runs, seven walks, seven stolen bases, 15 strikeouts, two caught stealing, .286 OBP, .267 SLG, and .552 OPS.

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

Notes:
Jeremy Hazelbaker (former St. Louis) has signed to play with Adelaide: Adelaide Official Site


Caribbean Series (February 1, 2020):

Notes:
Cuba has accused Juan Puello Herrera of giving in to the U.S. and blocking them from attending the series this year: Listin Diario

Renteria brothers are very excited about being invited to the series: El Universal