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Sunday, September 22, 2019

Cardinals Winter League Notebook 9-22-19: Fernando Baez & Jesus Ustariz Suspended After Brawl In World Baseball Classic Qualifier; Carlos Peguero Singles Twice, Homers, & Drives In Four Runs; Ramon Mendoza Knocks In Five Runs In LMP Preseason Game

Mexican League Playoffs:

Alex Mejia (former St. Louis-Monclova) started at shortstop and batted second.  1-for-4 with one run, one walk, grounded into one double play, and assisted in one double play.
Zach Phillips (former Memphis-Monclova) entered in the fourth and pitched to one batter.  He allowed no hits or runs, and struck one out.  (p-s:5-5)(ir-s:1-0)

Tijuana beat Monclova 5-4
MiLB Official Site Post Game

Sunday's Game:
Monclova (3-3) visits Tijuana (3-3) @ 9:05 PM ET


Korean Baseball Organization:

Carlos Peguero (former Memphis-LG) started as designated hitter and batted sixth.  3-for-5 with one home run, four RBIs, and one run.

LG beat Doosan 6-3 in 10 innings

Monday's Games:
Hanwha (55-83) visits LG (77-59-1) @ 4:30 AM
Kia (59-79-2) visits KT (67-70-2) @ 4:30 AM
NC (71-65-1) visits Lotte (48-87-3) @ 4:30 AM


World Baseball Classic - Europe/Africa Qualifier (Italy):

September 18, 2019:

Curt Smith (former Springfield-Netherlands) started at first base and batted third.  0-for-4 with one ground into double play.

Netherlands beat Czech 4-1

Ty Kelly (former Memphis-Israel) started at shortstop and batted fifth.  1-for-4 with one triple and two strikeouts.

Jesus Ustariz (former Johnson City-Spain) started at first base and batted fourth.  0-for-3 with two strikeouts.

Israel beat Spain 3-0

September 19, 2019:

Jesus Ustariz (former Johnson City-Spain) started at first base and batted fourth.  1-for-4 with one strikeout.
Fernando Baez (former Peoria-Spain) entered in the ninth and pitched one inning.  He allowed no hits or runs, and struck one out.  (p-s:12-7)

Spain beat South Africa 7-1

Curt Smith (former Springfield-Netherlands) started at first base and batted seventh.  0-for-1 with one walk.

Ty Kelly (former Memphis-Israel) started at shortstop and batted fifth.  0-for-4 with three strikeouts.

Israel beat Netherlands 8-1

September 20, 2019:

Ty Kelly (former Memphis-Israel) started at shortstop and batted sixth.  1-for-4 with one RBI and two strikeouts.

Israel beat Italy 8-2

Jesus Ustariz (former Johnson City-Spain) started at first base and batted fourth.  1-for-4 with two strikeouts.

Curt Smith (former Springfield-Netherlands) entered late in the game at first base and batted leadoff.  One RBI and one run.
J.C. Sulbaran (former Memphis-Netherlands) entered in the ninth and pitched two-thirds of an inning.  He allowed no hits or runs, and struck one out for the save.  (p-s:10-6)

Netherlands beat Spain 6-2

September 21, 2019:

Jesus Ustariz (former Johnson City-Spain) started at first base and batted fourth.  2-for-4 with one double and one RBI.
Fernando Baez (former Peoria-Spain) entered in the ninth and pitched one inning.  He allowed no hits or runs, one walk, and struck one out for the save.  (p-s:18-9)

Spain beat Italy 4-3

Ty Kelly (former Memphis-Israel) started at shortstop and batted sixth.  1-for-4 with one strikeout and committed one error.

Czech beat Israel 7-4

September 22, 2019:

Ty Kelly (former Memphis-Israel) started at shortstop and batted sixth.  0-for-1 with two runs and two walks.

Israel beat South Africa 11-1

J.C. Sulbaran (former Memphis-Netherlands) entered in the eighth and pitched 1.1 innings.  He allowed one hit, no runs, and struck one out for the save.  (p-s:15-10)

Netherlands beat Italy 8-3

Notes:
Fernando Baez (former Peoria-Spain) and Jesus Ustariz (former Johnson City-Spain) were each suspended after brawl during Spain and Italy game: Mister Baseball

Sunday's Games:
Spain (2-2) @ Czech (2-2)


Arizona Fall League:

Conner Capel (Springfield-Glendale) started in centerfield and batted third.  1-for-4 with two strikeouts and one caught stealing.
Elehuris Montero (Springfield-Glendale) started as designated hitter and batted ninth.  1-for-3 with one double, one run, and one strikeout.
Kodi Whitley (Memphis-Glendale) 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)

Glendale beat Scottsdale 1-0

Notes:
MLB testing robot umpires at AFL: MLB Official Site

Sunday's Games:
Glendale (1-3) visits Mesa (1-3) @ 6:30 PM MST - Roel Ramirez (Memphis) is scheduled to start for Glendale
Salt River (1-3) visits Scottsdale (3-1) @ 6:30 PM MST
Surprise (3-1) visits Peoria (3-1) @ 6:30 PM MST


Mexican Pacific League Preseason (October 11, 2019):

Notes:
Irving Lopez (Springfield-Hermosillo) scored a run as Hermosillo beat Mexicali 9-7 on Friday: Hermosillo Official Site

Ramon Mendoza (GCL-Hermosillo) drove in five runs, Irving Lopez (Springfield-Hermosillo) knocked in three runs, and Martin Cordova (GCL-Hermosillo) pitched in relief as Hermosillo beat Mexicali 18-1 on Saturday: Hermosillo Official Site

Thursday, February 2, 2017

Cardinals Winter League Notebook 2-2-17: Curt Smith Helps Chinandega Win The Latin American Series; Carlos Martinez & Alex Reyes Named To Dominican Republic's World Baseball Classic Rotation; Donovan Solano Singles



Australian Baseball League Playoffs:

Friday's Game:
Brisbane (21-18) visits Adelaide (23-17) @ 7:00 PM ACT


Latin American Series:

Notes:
Chinandega returned home with the championship trophy: La Prensa


Caribbean Series:

Roel Santos (Granma) started in centerfield and batted leadoff.  2-for-4 with one double, one triple, two RBIs, and one run.
Lazaro Blanco (Granma) started and pitched 6.1 innings.  He allowed five hits, no runs, three walks, and struck six out for the winning decision (1-0).  (p-s:104-62)(g/f:3-7)
Livan Moinelo (Pinar del Rio-Granma) entered in the seventh and pitched 2.2 innings.  He allowed two hits, no runs, and struck two out for the save (1).  (p-s:39-26)(g/f:2-4)

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

Granma beat Licey 4-0
LMP Official Site Post Game

Randy Ruiz (former MiLB signing-Caguas) started as designated hitter and batted fourth.  0-for-4 with two strikeouts.
Ruben Gotay (former Memphis-Aguadilla/Caguas) started at first base and batted fifth.  0-for-3 with one walk.
J.C. Romero (former St. Louis-Santurce/Caguas) entered in the seventh and pitched to three batters.  He allowed one hit, one earned run, and one home run for the blown save (1).  (p-s:10-7)(g/f:2-0)(ir-s:2-2)

Mexicali beat Caguas 4-2
LMP Official Site Post Game

Notes:
Julian Javier (former St. Louis-Cibao) donated equipment to Dominican kids: Cibao Official Site

Bartolo Hernandez (former agent) denies he trafficked Cubans: El Vocero

The Caribbean Confederation is negotiating making Cuba a member: El Vocero

Thursday's Games:
Zulia (0-0) visits Caguas (0-1) @ 5:00 PM ET
Mexicali (1-0) visits Licey (0-1) @ 9:00 PM ET


World Baseball Classic (Marc 6, 2017):

Notes:
Ty Kelly (former Memphis) excited to represent Israel after trip: WBC Official Site

Shohei Otani (Nippon Ham) will not pitch in the World Baseball Classic due to ankle injury: Carlos Yamazaki Twitter

Jeong Keon-Woo (Hanwha) has pulled out due to knee injury: Yonhap News Agency

Carlos Martinez (St. Louis) and Alex Reyes (St. Louis) will pitch out of the rotation for the Dominican Republic: WBC Official Site

Edgar Renteria (former St. Louis-Colombia) is proud to see his team looked at like a Cinderella: El Heraldo

Thursday, January 19, 2017

Cardinals Winter League Notebook 1-19-17: Curt Smith Walks & Hits A Two-Run Homer; Efren Navarro Doubles, Walks Twice, & Drives In Two Runs; Fidencio Flores Strikes Out One Over Two Scoreless Innings



Venezuelan League Playoffs:

Stats:
Ildemaro Vargas (former Palm Beach-Lara) has played in 11 games going 12-for-43 (.279) with three doubles, four RBIs, 15 total bases, nine runs, ten walks, three strikeouts, two caught stealing, .418 OBP, .349 SLG, and .767 OPS.
Ronny Cedeno (former MLB signing-Zulia) has played in eight games going 4-for-25 (.160) with four RBIs, four total bases, one run, four walks, four strikeouts, one caught stealing, .276 OBP, .160 SLG, and .436 OPS.

Roberto Canache (former Johnson City-Caribes) has made seven relief appearances posting a 0-0 record, 0.00 ERA, 0.71 WHIP, and one hold.  He's allowed three hits, no runs, two walks, and struck five out over seven innings.
Pedro Rodriguez (former MiLB signing-Caribes) has made three relief appearances posting a 0-0 record, 3.00 ERA, and 1.00 WHIP.  He's allowed three hits, one earned run, one home run, and struck one out over three innings.
Geudy Guerra (former VSL-La Guaira) has made four relief appearances posting a 0-0 record, 15.00 ERA, and 3.67 WHIP.  He's allowed five hits, five earned runs, one home run, six walks, and struck one out over three innings.

Notes:
Lara selected Pedro Rodriguez (former MiLB signing-Caribes) in the championship draft: LVBP Official Site

It has been 33 years since the last time that Lara and Zulia faced off in the championship: Lider

Ildemaro Vargas (former Palm Beach-Lara) is expected to rejoin Lara for the second game of the series: El Emergente

Championship Begins On Friday


Mexican Pacific League Playoffs:

Dennys Reyes (former St. Louis-Culiacan) entered in the seventh and pitched to three batters.  He allowed no hits and one unearned run.  (p-s:9-6)(g/f:2-1)
Victor Marte (former St. Louis-Culiacan) entered in the ninth and pitched one inning.  He allowed no hits or runs, one walk, and struck one out.  (p-s:19-10)(g/f:1-0)

Eugenio Velez (former Memphis-Mochis) started in left field and batted leadoff.  0-for-2 with one walk.

Culiacan beat Mochis 9-2
LMP Official Site Post Game

Efren Navarro (former Memphis-Hermosillo) started at first base and batted fourth.  1-for-2 with one double, one RBI, two walks, one sac fly, one strikeout, and assisted in two double plays.

Hermosillo beat Mexicali 7-2
LMP Official Site Post Game

Thursday's Games:
Culiacan (3-3) visits Mochis (3-3) @ 7:30 PM MT
Hermosillo (3-3) visits Mexicali (3-3) @ 7:30 PM PT


Dominican League Playoffs:

Stats:
Donovan Solano (former Memphis-Licey) has played in 14 games going 12-for-37 (.324) with three doubles, five RBIs, 15 total bases, six runs, three walks, one stolen base, five strikeouts, .395 OBP, .405 SLG, and .801 OPS.
Tommy Pham (St. Louis-Escogido) has played in 17 games going 16-for-58 (.276) with one double, two home runs, nine RBIs, 23 total bases, seven runs, eight walks, two stolen bases, 16 strikeouts, .358 OBP, .397 SLG, and .755 OPS.
Hector Luna (former St. Louis-Cibaenas) has played in 11 games going 7-for-35 (.200) with three doubles, six RBIs, ten total bases, one run, four walks, seven strikeouts, .317 OBP, .286 SLG, and .603 OPS.
Rainel Rosario (former Springfield-Cibaenas) has played in six games going 3-for-16 (.188) with one double, four total bases, two walks, three strikeouts, .278 OBP, .250 SLG, and .528 OPS.
Eliezer Alvarez (Peoria-Escogido) has played in one game going 0-for-4 (.000) with two strikeouts.

Evan MacLane (former St. Louis-Licey) has made four starts posting a 2-0 record, 3.00 ERA, and 1.04 WHIP.  He's allowed 23 hits, eight earned runs, three home runs, two walks, hit one batter, and struck 12 out over 24 innings.
Angel Castro (former Memphis-Cibaenas) has made four starts posting a 1-2 record, 6.60 ERA, and 1.67 WHIP.  He's allowed 24 hits, 14 runs (11 earned), one walk, and struck eight out over 15 innings.
Maikel Cleto (former St. Louis-Licey) has made one relief appearance posting a 0-0 record, 9.00 ERA, and 2.00 WHIP.  He's allowed two hits and one earned run.

Notes:
Angel Castro (former Memphis-Cibaenas) will be moved from the rotation to bullpen: Listin Diario

Friday's Championship Game:
Licey (0-0) visits Cibaenas (0-0) @ 7:00 PM AST


Puerto Rican League Championship:

J.C. Romero (former St. Louis-Santurce) entered in the eighth and pitched 1.2 innings.  He's allowed no hits or runs, one walk, and struck two out for the hold (2).  (g/f:3-0)

Randy Ruiz (former MiLB signing-Caguas) started as designated hitter and batted fifth.  1-for-4 with one strikeout.
Ruben Gotay (former Memphis-Caguas) started at first base and batted sixth.  0-for-4 with one strikeout.
Joel Pineiro (former St. Louis-Caguas) entered in the seventh and pitched 1.2 innings.  He allowed three hits, no runs, and struck one out.  (g/f:2-2)(ir-s:1-1)

Santurce beat Caguas 4-1
LBPRC Official Site Post Game

Thursday's Game:
Caguas (2-2) visits Santurce (2-2) @ 7:15 PM AST


Nicaraguan League Championship:

Fidencio Flores (former GCL-Rivas) entered in the fifth and pitched two innings.  He allowed no hits, one walk, and struck one out.  (g/f:5-1)

Edgard Montiel (former DSL-Chinandega) started at first base and batted third.  0-for-4 with one strikeout
Curt Smith (former Springfield-Chinandega) started in right field and batted fourth.  1-for-2 with one home run, two RBIs, three runs. one walk, and grounded into one double play

Chinandega beat Rivas 5-3
LBPN Official Site Post Game

Notes:
Chinandega won their third title: La Prensa


Australian Baseball League:

Friday's Games:
Adelaide (17-16) visits Melbourne (24-9) @ 7:00 PM AET
Canberra (17-15) visits Sydney (12-19) @ 7:30 PM AET
Perth (12-21) visits Brisbane (15-17) @ 6:30 PM AEST


Colombian League Championship:

Notes:
Jose Calero (former GCL-Sincelejo) pitched two and third innings and earned the loss as Monteria beat Sincelejo 3-1: LCBP Official Site and El Meridiano

Thursday's Game:
Monteria (3-1) visits Sincelejo (1-3) @ 7:00 PM


Panama League:

Notes:
Panama (9-2) qualified for the championship game: TV Max Deportes


California Winter League (January 19, 2017):

Notes:
Workouts begin this week: CWL Official Site


World Baseball Classic (March 6, 2017):

Notes:
Kolten Wong (St. Louis) is listed on China's roster: WBC Official Site

Rowan Wick (Springfield) was added to Canada's roster: Rowan Wick Twitter

NPB, KBO, and CPBL are in discussions for a tournament of champions to take place in November: Yonhap News Agency

Ty Kelly (former Memphis), Jason Marquis (former St. Louis), and Corey Baker (Springfield) are confirmed for the Israel roster: Mister Baseball

Friday, January 6, 2017

Cardinals Winter League Notebook 1-6-17: Brayan Pena Doubles & Drives In Three Runs; Efren Navarro Singles Twice, Homers, & Knocks In Two Runs; Notes On Tommy Pham, Greg Jelks, Seung-Hwan Oh, Matt Carpenter, Alex Reyes, Ty Kelly, & Corey Baker



Venezuelan League Playoffs:

Ronny Cedeno (former MLB signing-Zulia) started at third base and batted seventh.  1-for-3 with one run, one strikeout, and assisted in one double play.

Zulia beat Aragua 9-2
LVBP Official Site Post Game

Ildemaro Vargas (former Palm Beach-Lara) started at second base and batted leadoff.  0-for-3 with one RBI, one run, one walk, and one sac fly.

Kender Villegas (former Palm Beach-Margarita) entered in the eighth and pitched to one batter.  He allowed no hits or runs for the winning decision (1-0).  (p-s:4-3)(g/f:1-0)(ir-s:1-0)

Margarita beat Lara 9-8
LVBP Official Site Post Game

Roberto Canache (former Johnson City-Caribes) entered in the seventh and pitched one inning.  He allowed no hits or runs for the hold (1).  (p-s:11-8)(g/f:1-2)

Jose Martinez (St. Louis-La Guaira) started in right field and batted fourth.  1-for-4 with one walk and one strikeout.

Caribes beat La Guaira 6-5
LVBP Official Site Post Game

Notes:
Ronny Cedeno (former MLB signing-Zulia) left Thursday's game with sore right hamstring: El Emergente

Friday's Games:
Zulia (3-0) visits Aragua (0-3) @ 7:00 PM VET
Lara (1-2) visits Margarita (2-1) @ 7:00 PM VET
Caribes (1-2) visits La Guaira (2-1) @ 7:00 PM VET


Mexican Pacific League Playoffs:

Dennys Reyes (former St. Louis-Culiacan) entered in the fifth and pitched to one batter.  He allowed one hit and one earned run.  (p-s:2-2)(ir-s:2-1)
Victor Marte (former St. Louis-Culiacan) entered in the sixth and pitched to two batters.  He allowed no hits, one earned run, and two walks.  (p;-s:9-1)

Efren Navarro (Memphis-Hermosillo) started at first base and batted third.  3-for-5 with one home run, two RBIs, two runs, one strikeout, and one fielding error.
Luis Garcia (former New Haven-Hermosillo) entered late in the game as a pinch hitter and batted eighth.  One walk at the plate.

Culiacan beat Hermosillo 8-7
LMP Official Site Post Game

Eugenio Velez (former Memphis-Mochis) started in left field and batted leadoff.  0-for-4 with two runs and one strikeout.

Mochis beat Mazatlan 3-0
LMP Official Site Post Game

Niko Vasquez (former Springfield-Navojoa) started at shortstop and batted fifth.  2-for-4 with one strikeout.
Lance Zawadzki (former Memphis-Navojoa) entered late in the game as a pinch hitter and batted eighth.  0-for-1 at the plate.

Mexicali beat Navojoa 3-2
LMP Official Site Post Game

Friday's Games:
Culiacan (2-1) visits Hermosillo (1-2) @ 7:30 PM MST
Mochis (3-0) visits Mazatlan (0-3) @ 8:00 PM MT
Navojoa (1-2) visits Mexicali (2-1) @ 7:30 PM PT


Dominican League Playoffs:

Tommy Pham (St. Louis-Escogido) started in centerfield and batted eighth.  1-for-4 with one two-out RBI, one run, and two strikeouts.

Cibao beat Escogido 6-5
Listin Diario Post Game

Donovan Solano (former Memphis-Licey) started at second base and batted second.  0-for-4, one throwing error, and assisted in one double play.

Brayan Pena (St. Louis-Cibaenas) entered late in the game as designated hitter and batted fifth.  1-for-1 with one double and three two-out RBIs.

Cibaenas beat Licey 5-2
LIDOM Official Site Post Game

Notes:
Tommy Pham (St. Louis-Magallanes/Escogido) was on a short leash when he played for Magallanes and struggled to produce: LVBP Official Site

Friday's Games:
Cibaenas (7-1) visits Cibao (2-4) @ 7:30 PM AST
Escogido (3-4) visits Licey (2-5) @ 7:30 PM AST


Puerto Rican League Playoffs:

Stats:
Ruben Gotay (former Memphis-Caguas) has played in two games going 5-for-8 (.625) with two doubles, seven total bases, one run, one walk, .667 OBP, .875 SLG, and 1.542 OPS.
Randy Ruiz (former MiLB signing-Caguas) has played in two games going 1-for-6 (.167) with two RBIs, one total base, two strikeouts, .167 OBP, .167 SLG, and .333 OPS.
Anthony Garcia (Memphis-Carolina) has played in two games going 1-for-7 (.143) with two RBIs, one total base, one walk, one strikeout, .250 OBP, .143 SLG, and .393 OPS.
Jonathan Rodriguez (Memphis free agent-Mayaguez) has played in one game going 0-for-1 (.000) with one strikeout.

Ivan Maldonado (former MiLB tryout-Mayaguez) has made one relief appearance posting a 0-0 record, 0.00 ERA, and 2.00 WHIP.  He's allowed two hits, no runs, and hit one batter over one inning.
Justin Wright (Memphis free agent-Caguas) has made two relief appearances posting a 0-0 record, 0.00 ERA, and 2.25 WHIP.  He's allowed two hits, two unearned runs, one walk, and struck three out over 1.1 innings.
J.C. Romero (former St. Louis-Santurce) has made one relief appearance posting a 0-0 record, 13.50 ERA, and 3.00 WHIP.  He's allowed two hits, one earned run, and one home run over 0.2 innings.
Tyler Herron (former Springfield-Mayaguez) has made one relief appearance posting a 0-0 record, 54.00 ERA, 6.00 WHIP, and one hold.  He's allowed one hit, three runs (two earned), one walk, and struck one out over 0.1 innings.

No Games Scheduled For Friday


Nicaraguan League:

Final Regular Season Stats:
Curt Smith (former Springfield-Chinandega) played in 45 games going 64-for-168 (.381) with 11 doubles, one triple, ten home runs, 40 RBIs, 107 total bases, 35 runs, 23 walks (four intentional), six hit by pitches, three sac flies, one stolen base, 26 strikeouts, grounded into two double plays, .475 OBP, .637 SLG, and 1.112 OPS.
Edgard Montiel (former DSL-Chinandega) played in 48 games going 60-for-172 (.349) with nine doubles, three triples, four home runs, 36 RBIs, 87 total bases, 34 runs (three intentional), six hit by pitches, three sacrifices, five sac flies, 26 strikeouts, grounded into seven double plays, .429 OBP, .506 SLG, and .935 OBP.
Jem Argenal (former GCL-Chinandega) played in 15 games going 11-for-42 (.262) with five RBIs, 11 total bases, six runs, six walks, two sac flies, one stolen base, five strikeouts, .340 OBP, .262 SLG, and .602 OPS.

Fidencio Flores (former GCL-Boer) made 12 appearances (ten starts) posting a 3-2 record, 4.13 ERA, and 1.46 WHIP.  He allowed 62 hits, 28 runs (26 earned), six home runs, 21 walks, hit three batters, threw two wild pitches, and struck 31 out over 56.2 innings.
Jhonny Polanco (former Springfield-Boer) made 16 relief appearances posting a 1-0 record, 7.56 ERA, 2.04 WHIP, and one save.  He allowed 18 hits, 15 runs (14 earned), three home runs, 16 walks, hit one batter, threw one wild pitch, and struck 15 out over 16.2 innings.

Friday's Playoff Game:
Boer (23-25) visits Rivas (26-22) @ 6:00 PM


Colombian League:

January 4, 2017:

Jose Almarante (former Memphis-Sincelejo) started and pitched five innings.  He allowed four hits, three earned runs, one walk, and struck three out.  (p-s:81-50)

Cartagena beat Sincelejo in game two of doubleheader
LCBP Official Site Post Game

January 5, 2017:

Ronald Ramirez (former Palm Beach-Barranquilla) started at shortstop and batted eighth.  0-for-4 with one ground into double play and one fielding error.
Dewin Perez (State College-Barranquilla) started and pitched 2.2 innings.  He allowed four hits, one earned run, two walks, and struck three out.  (p-s:45-25)
Jonathan Escudero (Palm Beach free agent-Barranquilla) entered in the third and pitched 2.1 innings.  He allowed no hits or runs, three walks, and struck four out for the winning decision (2-0).  (p-s:41-22)(ir-s:2-0)

Barranquilla beat Monteria 8-2
LCBP Official Site Post Game

No Games Scheduled For Friday


Australian Baseball League:

Malik Collymore (former Johnson City-Sydney) started in centerfield and moved to left, batting second.  1-for-4 with one run, one walk, and one fielding error.

Perth beat Sydney 8-7

Notes:
Greg Jelks (former Louisville-Perth/Melbourne) passed away at 55: ABL Official Site

Saturday's Games:
Canberra (13-12) visits Adelaide (13-12) for a doubleheader beginning @ 4:00 PM ACT
Brisbane (11-15) visits Melbourne (20-6) @ 6:30 PM AET
Sydney (11-15) visits Perth (9-17) @ 7:00 AWST


Veracruz League:

Stats:
Francisco Rivera (former Palm Beach-Xalapa) has played in eight games going 10-for-35 (.286) with one double, six RBIs, 11 total bases, five runs, four walks, one sac fly, seven strikeouts, grounded into two double plays, .350 OBP, .314 SLG, and .664 OPS.

Current Standings:
1. Xalapa 6-2
2. Papantla 4-2-1
3. Minatitlan 5-3
4. Cocuite 3-4
5. Acayucan 2-4
6. Cosamaloapan 1-6-1


Panama League:

Friday's Games:
Metropolitanas (0-0) visits Panama Metro (0-0) @ 4:00 PM
Cocle (0-0) visits Panama (0-0) @ 7:00 PM


World Baseball Classic (March 6, 2017):

Notes:
Seung-Hwan Oh (St. Louis) awaits decision from Korean team and looks forward to spring training: Yonhap News Agency

Matt Carpenter (St. Louis-USA) and Alex Reyes (St. Louis-Dominican Republic) commit to playing in the WBC: St. Louis Official Site

Ty Kelly (former Memphis) and Corey Baker (Memphis) visited Israel: The Jerusalem Post

Monday, January 2, 2017

Cardinals Winter League Notebook 1-2-17: Luis Mateo Will Miss Remainder Of LBPRC Season With Injury; Jose Martinez Permitted To Play One Series In LVBP Postseason; Ty Kelly & Corey Baker Set To Visit Israel Ahead Of World Baseball Classic



Venezuelan League Playoffs:

Notes:
Jose 'Cafecito' Martinez (St. Louis-La Guaira) is permitted to play in the first series of the playoffs and then must stop, per St. Louis.  Martinez plans to request extension: El Emergente

Monday's Games:
Margarita (30-33) visits Lara (39-24) @ 8:00 PM VET
La Guaira (30-33) visits Caribes (34-29) @ 8:00 PM VET
Aragua (30-33) visits Zulia (33-30) @ 8:00 PM VET


Mexican Pacific League Playoffs:

Monday's Games:
Mexicali (37-31) visits Navojoa (39-29) @ 7:30 PM MST
Hermosillo (34-34) visits Culiacan (36-32) @ 7:30 PM MT
Mazatlan (29-39) visits Mochis (38-30) @ 7:30 PM MT


Dominican League Playoffs:

Notes:
Nelson Cruz (Seattle-Cibaenas) will debut on Tuesday for Cibaenas: LIDOM Official Site

Monday's Games:
Cibao (0-2) visits Escogido (1-2) @ 7:30 PM AST
Licey (2-1) visits Cibaenas (3-1) @ 8:00 PM AST


Puerto Rican League Playoffs:

Notes:
Santurce feels they are a more complete team after drafting Ruben Gotay (former Memphis-Aguadilla): Primera Hora

Luis Mateo (former Memphis-Caguas) has missed the entire season due to injury and will not participate in the postseason: El Nuevo Dia (note: Mateo only played two games during regular season)

Hector Olivera (former San Diego-Santurce) will not continue playing with Santurce in the playoffs: El Vocero

Pete Parise (former Memphis-Mayaguez) joined a handful of other Mayaguez players who visited a children's hospital: LBPRC Official Site

Playoffs Begin On January 3, 2017


Nicaraguan League:

Notes:
Curt Smith (former Springfield-Chinandega) could prevent another player off from getting the triple crown: La Prensa

Regular Season Schedule Resumes January 3, 2017


Colombian League:

Notes:
The contest between Cartagena and Sincelejo that was postponed on December 6, 2016 will be played as a doubleheader on January 4, 2017: LCBP Official Site

Monday's Games:
Sincelejo (20-17) visits Cartagena (14-22) @ 7:00 PM
Barranquilla (21-17) visits Monteria (19-18) @ 7:00 PM


Australian Baseball League:

Stats:
Malik Collymore (former Johnson City-Sydney) has played in 24 games going 28-for-91 (.308) with six doubles, three home runs, 18 RBIs, 43 total bases, 13 runs, 14 walks, nine stolen bases, 21 strikeouts, four caught stealing, .406 OBP, .473 SLG, and .878 OPS.

No Games Scheduled Until January 5, 2017


World Baseball Classic (March 6, 2017):

Notes:
Ty Kelly (former Memphis) and Corey Baker (Memphis) will visit and tour Israel starting January 3, 2017: Mister Baseball

Tuesday, December 20, 2016

Cardinals Winter League Notebook 12-20-16: Nick Additon Strikes Out Five & Allows Two Runs Over Seven Innings; Breyvic Valera's Journey To The Cardinals' 40-Man Roster; Alex Reyes Joins Licey In The LIDOM



Venezuelan League:

Ronny Cedeno (former MLB signing-Magallanes) started at second base and batted sixth.  1-for-3 with two strikeouts, one fielding error, and assisted in two double plays.

Caracas beat Magallanes 3-2
LVBP Official Site Post Game

Jose Martinez (St. Louis-La Guaira) started in right field and batted third.  0-for-5 with two strikeouts.
Jose Gonzalez (former Springfield-La Guaira) started at catcher and batted eighth.  0-for-3 with one ground into double play.
Pedro Echemendia (Memphis-La Guaira) entered in the eighth and pitched one inning.  He allowed two hits, no runs, and one walk for the winning decision (2-1).  (p-s:17-9)

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

Notes:
Breyvic Valera (Memphis-Margarita) has come along way since being an unsigned free agent: El Emergente

Tuesday's Games:
Aragua (26-29) visits Caracas (24-31) for a doubleheader beginning @ 5:00 PM VET
Lara (32-23) visits Zulia (31-26) for a doubleheader beginning @ 5:30 PM VET
Magallanes (25-31) visits Margarita (27-29) @ 8:00 PM VET


Mexican Pacific League:

Stats:
Niko Vasquez (former Springfield-Navojoa) has played in 33 games going 37-for-113 (.327) with seven doubles, six home runs, 28 RBIs, 62 total bases, 21 runs, 20 walks, one stolen base, 36 strikeouts, .431 OBP, .549 SLG, and .979 OPS.
Randy Arozarena (MiLB signing-Navojoa) has played in 51 games going 55-for-190 (.289) with seven doubles, two triples, 16 RBIs, 66 total bases, 33 runs, 15 walks, 16 stolen bases, 34 strikeouts, ten caught stealing, .382 OBP, .347 SLG, and .729 OPS.
Lance Zawadzki (former Memphis-Navojoa) has played in three games going 4-for-14 (.286) with one RBI, four total bases, two runs, seven strikeouts, .286 OBP, .286 SLG, and .571 OPS.
Luis Garcia (former New Haven-Hermosillo) has played in 34 games going 21-for-79 (.266) with three doubles, six home runs, 19 RBIs, 42 total bases, nine runs, nine walks, 14 strikeouts, .333 OBP, .532 SLG, and .865 OPS.
Efren Navarro (Memphis free agent-Hermosillo) has played in 50 games going 53-for-202 (.262) with nine doubles, three home runs, 29 total bases, 19 runs, 71 total bases, 21 walks, one stolen base, 33 strikeouts, .326 OBP, .351 SLG, and .677 OPS.
Irving Wilson (GCL-Culiacan) has played in 31 games going 13-for-55 (.236) with two doubles, two home runs, three RBIs, 21 total bases, ten runs, 18 strikeouts, .236 OBP, .382 SLG, and .618 OPS.
Dean Anna (former St. Louis-Hermosillo) has played in 24 games going 20-for-88 (.227) with four doubles, five RBIs, 24 total bases, 12 runs, 11 walks, 17 strikeouts, .320 OBP, .273 SLG, and .593 OPS.

Ramon Delgado (former Memphis-Jalisco) has made 22 relief appearances posting a 1-1 record, 3.34 ERA, 1.18 WHIP, and two holds.  He's allowed 32 hits, 11 earned runs, two home runs, three walks, and struck 16 out over 29.2 innings.
Denny Reyes (former St. Louis-Culiacan) has made three relief appearances posting a 0-0 record, 27.00 ERA, and 3.00 WHIP.  He's allowed two hits, two earned runs, hit one batter, and struck two out over 0.2 innings.

Tuesday's Games:
Mexicali (32-27) visits Mochis (33-26) @ 7:30 PM MT
Navojoa (32-27) visits Hermosillo (32-27) @ 7:30 PM MST
Obregon (28-30) visits Culiacan (29-30) @ 7:30 PM MT
Jalisco (24-34) visits Mazatlan (24-34) @ 8:00 PM MT


Dominican League:

Hector Luna (former St. Louis-Cibaenas) started as designated hitter and batted fifth.  1-for-4 at the plate.

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

Licey beat Cibaenas 2-1 in 11 innings
LIDOM Official Site Post Game

Tommy Pham (St. Louis-Escogido) entered late in the game as designated hitter and batted fourth.
Nick Additon (former Memphis-Escogido) started and pitched seven innings.  He allowed four hits, two unearned runs, one walk, and struck five out for the losing decision (1-4).  (g/f:13-4)

Eugenio Velez (former Memphis-Azucareros) started in left field and batted second.  1-for-4 with one stolen base.

Azucareros beat Escogido 2-1
LIDOM Official Site Post Game

Notes:
Alex Reyes (St. Louis-Licey) joined Licey on Monday: Licey Official Twitter

Tuesday's Games:
Cibao (25-21) visits Cibaenas (23-24) @ 4:00 PM AST
Licey (26-21) visits Escogido (22-25) @ 7:15 PM AST
Estrellas (23-23) visits Azucareros (21-26) @ 7:30 PM AST


Puerto Rican League:

Stats:
Randy Ruiz (former MiLB signing-Caguas) has played in three games going 4-for-11 (.364) with two doubles, one RBI, six total bases, one strikeout, .364 OBP, .545 SLG, and .909 OPS.
Yariel Gonzalez (State College-Aguadilla) has played in 28 games going 24-for-89 (.270) with four doubles, seven RBIs, 28 total bases, five runs, six walks, two stolen bases, ten strikeouts, one caught stealing, .313 OBP, .315 SLG, and .627 OPS.
Ruben Gotay (former Memphis-Aguadilla) has played in 29 games going 27-for-106 (.255) with five doubles, three home runs, 18 RBIs, 41 total bases, 12 runs, 15 walks, 15 strikeouts, .350 OBP, .387 SLG, and .736 OPS.
Anthony Garcia (Memphis-Carolina) has played in 33 games going 32-for-126 (.254) with eight doubles, one home run, ten RBIs, 43 total bases, nine runs, eight walks, two stolen bases, 17 strikeouts, .304 OBP, .341 SLG, and .645 OPS.
Jonathan Rodriguez (Memphis free agent-Mayaguez) has played in 24 games going 19-for-90 (.211) with nine doubles, nine RBIs, 28 total bases, eight runs, eight walks, 23 strikeouts, two caught stealing, .280 OBP, .311 SLG, and .591 OPS.
Ricardo Bautista (State College-Aguadilla) has played in 15 games going 8-for-38 (.211) with one double, one home run, five RBIs, 12 total bases, six runs, two walks, two stolen bases, 15 strikeouts, .268 OBP, .316 SLG, and .584 OPS.
Dickie Joe Thon (MiLB signing-Aguadilla) has played in 15 games going 3-for-30 (.100) with three RBIs, three total bases, two runs, three walks, nine strikeouts, two caught stealing, .176 OBP, .100 SLG, and .276 OPS.

J.C. Romero (former St. Louis-Santurce) has made 21 relief appearances posting a 1-0 record, 0.00 ERA, 0.96 WHIP, and ten holds.  He's allowed 11 hits, no runs, six walks, hit one batter, and struck 15 out over 17.2 innings.
Kevin Herget (Palm Beach-Mayaguez/Carolina) has made 16 relief appearances posting a 2-0 record, 1.10 ERA, 0.73 WHIP, and eight saves.  He's allowed nine hits, two earned runs, one home run, three walks, hit one batter, and struck 14 out 16.1 innings.
Robby Rowland (Springfield-Caguas) has made 14 relief appearances posting a 4-0 record, 2.12 ERA, 1.53 WHIP, and four holds.  He's allowed 13 hits, five runs (four earned), one home run, 13 walks, hit one batter, and struck 17 out over 17 innings.
Ian Snell (former MiLB signing-Aguadilla) has made 14 relief appearances posting a 0-1 record, 2.63 ERA, 1.39 WHIP, two holds, and one save.  He's allowed 14 hits, four earned runs, one home run, five walks, hit one batter, and struck six out over 13.2 innings.
Hector Hernandez (former Palm Beach-Santurce) has made 11 relief appearances posting a 1-1 record, 3.38 ERA, 1.75 WHIP, two holds, and one save.  He's allowed ten hits, five runs (three earned), four walks, hit one batter, and struck 12 out over eight innings.
Joel Pineiro (former St. Louis-Caguas) has made five starts posting a 2-2 record, 3.60 ERA, and 1.28 WHIP.  He's allowed 27 hits, 13 runs (ten earned), five walks, and struck 14 out over 25 innings.
Pete Parise (former Memphis-Aguadilla/Mayaguez) has made ten appearances (two starts) posting a 1-1 record, 3.78 ERA, 1.50 WHIP, and one hold.  He's allowed 20 hits, seven earned runs, five walks, hit one batter, and struck five out over 16.2 innings.
Tyler Herron (former Springfield-Mayaguez) has made ten appearances (four starts) posting a 0-0 record, 4.01 ERA, 1.46 WHIP, and two saves.  He's allowed 25 hits, 12 runs (11 earned), four home runs, 11 walks, and struck 21 out over 24.2 innings.
Ivan Maldonado (former MiLB tryout-Mayaguez) has made ten appearances (four starts) posting a 2-2 record, 4.02 ERA, and 1.50 WHIP.  He's allowed 29 hits, 17 runs (14 earned), two home runs, 18 walks, hit three batters, and struck 13 out over 31.1 innings.
Juan Caballero (former Johnson City-Carolina) has made nine appearances (one start) posting a 1-3 record, 4.97 ERA, 1.58 WHIP, and one hold.  He's allowed nine hits, seven earned runs, three home runs, 11 walks, hit one batter, and struck four out over 12.2 innings.

Tuesday's Games:
Caguas (17-16) visits Mayaguez (21-11) @ 7:15 PM AST
Carolina (13-21) visits Santurce (23-10) @ 7:15 PM AST


Nicaraguan League:

Stats:
Curt Smith (former Springfield-Chinandega) has played in 36 games going 51-for-132 (.386) with eight doubles, one triple, ten home runs, 31 RBIs, 91 total bases, 30 runs, 18 walks (four intentional), six hit by pitches, three sac flies, one stolen base, 21 strikeouts, grounded into two double plays, .485 OBP, .689 SLG, and 1.174 OPS.
Edgard Montiel (former DSL-Chinandega) has played in 38 games going 45-for-133 (.338) with eight doubles, one triple, four home runs, 30 RBIs, 67 total bases, 26 runs, 14 walks (three intentional), six hit by pitches, three sacrifices, five sac flies, 18 strikeouts, grounded into six double plays, .422 OBP, .504 SLG, and .926 OPS.

Fidencio Flores (former GCL-Boer) has made nine appearances (eight starts) posting a 1-2 record, 4.36 ERA, and 1.52 WHIP.  He's allowed 48 hits, 22 runs (21 earned), six home runs, 18 walks, hit two batters, thrown one wild pitch, and struck 25 out over 43.1 innings.
Jhonny Polanco (former Springfield-Boer) has made 12 relief appearances posting a 1-0 record, 7.30 ERA, and 2.19 WHIP.  He's allowed 15 hits, ten earned runs, two home runs, 12 walks, hit one batter, thrown two wild pitches, and struck 11 out over 12.1 innings.

Tuesday's Games:
Boer visits Rivas @ 6:00 PM
Chinandega visits Granada @ 6:00 PM


Colombian League:

Stats:
Ronald Ramirez (former Palm Beach-Barranquilla) has gone 6-for-63 (.095) with two doubles, one home run, four RBIs, three runs, seven walks, two stolen bases, one sac fly, ten strikeouts, one caught stealing, grounded into one double play, .183 OBP, and .175 SLG.

Jonathan Escudero (Palm Beach free agent-Barranquilla) has a 1-0 record and 0.00 ERA.  He's allowed five hits, no runs, five walks, thrown wild pitch, and struck 12 out over 8.1 n.
Ramon Ulacio (former GCL-Barranquilla) has a 2-1 record and 2.72 ERA.  He's allowed 37 hits, 16 runs (12 earned), one home run, nine walks, hit three batters, thrown three wild pitches, and struck 29 out over 39.2 innings.
Jackson Solarte (former VSL-Barranquilla) has a 1-0 record and 3.00 ERA.  He's allowed seven hits, four earned runs, one home run, seven walks, hit one batter, thrown one wild pitch, and struck ten out over 12 innings.
Jose Calero (former GCL-Sincelejo) has a 4-2 record and 3.19 ERA.  He's allowed 35 hits, 15 runs (13 earned), two home runs, 14 walks, hit six batters, thrown five wild pitches, and struck 15 out over 36.2 innings.
Jose Almarante (former Memphis-Sincelejo) has a 1-2 record and 3.21 ERA.  He's allowed 47 hits, 15 runs (14 earned), three home runs, two walks, thrown two wild pitches, and struck 27 out over 39.2 innings.
Geney Rios (former GCL-Barranquilla) has a 0-0 record and 3.38 ERA.  He's allowed four hits, two earned runs, three walks, hit one batter, thrown one wild pitch, and struck four out over 5.1 innings.
Enrique Perez (DSL-Barranquilla) has a 0-1 record and 13.50 ERA.  He's allowed four hits, one earned run, and one walk over 0.2 innings.
Dewin Perez (State College-Barranquilla) has a 0-0 record and 27.00 ERA.  He's allowed one hit, two earned runs, four walks, thrown one wild pitch, and struck one out over 0.2 innings.

Tuesday's Games:
Monteria visits Cartagena @ 7:00 PM
Sincelejo visits Barranquilla @ 7:00 PM


World Baseball Classic (March 6, 2017):

Notes:
Ty Kelly (former Memphis-Israel) and Corey Baker (Memphis-Israel) will visit Israel for clinic in January: Mister Baseball