Showing posts with label Zach Phillips. Show all posts
Showing posts with label Zach Phillips. Show all posts

Thursday, October 3, 2019

Cardinals Winter League Notebook 10-3-19: Alex Mejia Singles, Doubles, & Drives In One Run; Zach Phillips Strikes Out Two Of Three Batters Faced For The Win; Elehuris Montero Singles, Triples, & Walks

Mexican League Championship:

Xavier Scruggs (former St. Louis-Yucatan) started in right field and moved to first base, batting fifth.  1-for-4 with three strikeouts.

Alex Mejia (former St. Louis-Monclova) started at shortstop and batted eighth.  2-for-4 with one double, one RBI, and one run.
Zach Phillips (former Memphis-Monclova) entered in the sixth and pitched to three batters.  He allowed one hit, no runs, and struck two out for the winning decision (2-0).  (p-s:17-13)

Monclova beat Yucatan 9-5
MiLB Official Site Post Game
Monclova wins the championship four games to three


Arizona Fall League:

Conner Capel (Springfield-Glendale) started in left field and batted sixth.  1-for-4 with two strikeouts.
Elehuris Montero (Springfield-Glendale) started at third base and batted seventh.  2-for-3 with one triple, one walk, and one strikeout.
Ivan Herrera (Palm Beach-Glendale) started at catcher and batted eighth.  1-for-4 with one strikeout, one throwing error, and threw out one of two base runners.

Peoria beat Glendale 2-0
MLB Official Site Post Game

No Games Scheduled For Thursday


Mexican Pacific League (October 11, 2019):

Notes:
Xavier Scruggs (former St. Louis-Mexicali) and Hector Hernandez (former Palm Beach-Mexicali) are expected to play a big role with Mexicali this fall/winter: LMP Official Site

Irving Lopez (Springfield-Hermosillo) drove in one run as Hermosillo beat Culiacan 10-6: Hermosillo Official Site


Dominican League (October 12, 2019):

Notes:
Jayson Aquino (former waiver claim-Licey) and Ramon Santos (Palm Beach-Estrellas) both made appearances as Estrellas beat Licey 9-5: Licey Official Site

Angel Castro (former Memphis-Moca) struck out two but coughed up six hits and four runs as Cibaenas beat Moca 14-2: Cibaenas Official Site

Yefri Perez (former MiLB signing-Cibaenas), Francisco Pena (former St. Louis-Cibaenas), Rainel Rosario (former Springfield-Cibaenas), and Eugenio Velez (former Memphis-Cibaenas) were in the lineup: Cibaenas Official Twitter


Venezuelan League (November5, 2019):

Notes:
Margarita might consider Eliezer Alfonso (former Peoria) for managerial job due to MLB restrictions: Lider

Wednesday, October 2, 2019

Cardinals Winter League Notebook 10-2-19: Alex Mejia Singles Twice & Drives In One Run; Seth Elledge & Zach Phillips Each Strikes Out Two Over One Scoreless Inning; Xavier Scruggs Singles Twice



Mexican League Championship:

Xavier Scruggs (former St. Louis-Yucatan) started in right field and batted seventh.  2-for-4 with one run.

Alex Mejia (former St. Louis-Monclova) started 2-for-4 with one RBI, one strikeout, and one caught stealing.
Zach Phillips (former Memphis-Monclova) entered in the sixth and pitched one inning.  He allowed one hit, no runs, one intentional walk, and struck two out.  (p-s:12-9)(g/f:1-0)(ir-s:1-0)

Monclova beat Yucatan 6-2
MiLB Official Site Post Game

Wednesday's Game:
Yucatan (3-3) visits Monclova (3-3) @ 8:30 PM ET


Nippon Professional Baseball:

Notes:
Roki Sasaki declared for the NPB draft: Japan Times


Arizona Fall League:

Conner Capel (Springfield-Glendale) started in right field and batted fifth.  1-for-4 with one strikeout and one caught stealing.
Seth Elledge (Memphis-Glendale) entered in the ninth and pitched one inning.  He allowed one hit, no runs, and struck two out.  (p-s:19-11)

Mesa beat Glendale 4-0
MLB Official Site Post Game

Wednesday's Games:
Peoria (6-5) visits Glendale (3-8) @ 12:30 PM MST
Scottsdale (6-5) visits Salt River (7-4) @ 12:30 PM MST
Surprise (8-3) visits Mesa (6-5) @ 6:30 PM MST


Dominican League (October 12, 2019):

Notes:
Evan MacLane (former St. Louis-Estrellas) reported to Estrellas camp: Estrellas Official Twitter

Alberto Rosario (former St. Louis-Estrellas) reported to Estrellas camp: Estrellas Official Twitter

Felix Jose (former St. Louis-Estrellas coach) reported to Estrellas camp: Estrellas Official Twitter

Saturday, September 28, 2019

Cardinals Winter League Notebook 9-28-19: Jose Calero Pitched Four Scoreless Innings; Alex Mejia Singles Twice & Drives In Two Runs; Seth Elledge Strikes Out Two Over One Scoreless Inning

Mexican League Championship:

Alex Mejia (former St. Louis-Monclova) started at shortstop and batted eighth.  2-for-5 with two two-out RBIs, one run, and assisted in one double play.
Zach Phillips (former Memphis-Monclova) entered in the seventh and pitched to two batters.  He allowed no hits or runs, and struck one out for the hold (2).  (p-s:4-4)(g/f:1-0)(ir-s:2-0)

Xavier Scruggs (former St. Louis-Yucatan) started in right field and batted fifth.  0-for-4 with two strikeouts.

Monclova beat Yucatan 6-3
MiLB Official Site Post Game

Saturday's Game:
Monclova (2-1) visits Yucatan (1-2) @ 7:00 PM ET


Nippon Professional Baseball:

Brandon Dickson (former St. Louis-Orix) entered in the tenth and pitched one inning.  He allowed one hit, no runs, and struck one out for the hold (5).  (p-s:12-9)

Softbank and Orix tied 3-3 after 12 innings

Sunday's Games:
Chunchi (68-71-2) visits Hanshin (67-68-6) @ 1:00 AM ET
Softbank (76-61-5) visits Orix (60-75-7) @ 2:00 AM ET


Korean Baseball Organization:

Carlos Peguero (former Memphis-LG) started at first base and batted fourth.  0-for-2 with one RBI.

Kia beat LG 7-1

Jamie Romak (former Memphis-SK) started at first base and moved to third, batting fifth.  3-for-5 with one home run, one RBI, one run, and one strikeout.

Samsung beat SK 9-7 in 10 innings

Sunday's Games:
Doosan (86-55-1) visits LG (78-63-1) @ 12:00 AM
SK (86-55-1) visits Hanwha (58-84) @ 12:00 AM
Samsung (60-82-1) visits KT (70-71-2) @ 12:00 AM
Kiwoom (84-57-1) visits Lotte (48-90-3) @ 12:00 AM


Arizona Fall League:

Conner Capel (Springfield-Glendale) started in right field and batted fifth.  0-for-4 with two strikeouts.
Kramer Robertson (Springfield-Glendale) started at second base and batted eighth.  0-for-3 with one RBI and one strikeout.
Griffin Roberts (Palm Beach-Glendale) started and pitched 3.2 innings.  He allowed seven hits, five runs (four earned), and struck six out for the losing decision (0-1).  (p-s:68-45)(g/f:1-2)
Seth Elledge (Memphis-Glendale) entered in the ninth and pitched one inning.  He allowed one hit, no runs, and struck two out.  (p-s:19-12)(g/f:0-1)

Peoria beat Glendale 5-2

Notes:
Ivan Herrera (Palm Beach-Glendale) facing big AFL test: MLB Official Site

Ivan Herrera (Palm Beach-Glendale) talks about being invited to AFL and the catcher position: La Prensa

Saturday's Games:
Mesa (4-4) visits Salt River (4-4) @ 6:30 PM MST
Peoria (4-4) visits Glendale (3-5) @ 6:30 PM MST
Scottsdale (4-4) visits Surprise (7-1) @ 6:30 PM MST


Mexican Pacific League (October 11, 2019):

Notes:
Mochis beat Hermosillo 2-1, Martin Cordova (GCL-Hermosillo) took the loss and Irving Lopez (Springfield-Hermosillo) and Hector Soto (Johnson City-Mochis) both made appearances: LMP Official Site

Jose Calero (former GCL-Jalisco) tossed four scoreless innings but Monterrey beat Jalisco 11-6: LMP Official Site


Dominican League (October 12, 2019):

Notes:
Julio Rodriguez (Springfield-Escoigdo) is looking forward to learning from Audry Perez (former St. Louis-Escogido) and others while playing this winter: Escogido Official Twitter


Premier 12 (November 2, 2019):

Notes:
Ervin Santana (New York-N) confirmed he will pitch for Dominican Repuiblic: Licey Official Site

Thursday, September 26, 2019

Cardinals Winter League Notebook 9-26-19: Carlos Peguero Singles & Drives In Two Runs; Carlos Soto Singles, Walks, & Knocks In Two Runs; Zach Phillips Strikes Out One over One Hitless/Scoreless Inning For The Win

Mexican League Championship:

Xavier Scruggs (former St. Louis-Yucatan) started in right field and batted fifth.  0-for-4 with one strikeout and grounded into one double play.

Alex Mejia (former St. Louis-Monclova) started at shortstop and batted seventh.  1-for-3 with one RBI, two runs, one hit by pitch, one strikeout, and assisted in one double play.
Zach Phillips (former Memphis-Monclova) entered in the eventh and pitched one inning.  He allowed no hits or runs, and struck one out for the winning decision (1-0).  (p-s:8-7)(g/f:1-1)

Monclova beat Yucatan 9-3
MiLB Official Site Post Game

No Game Scheduled For Thursday


Korean Baseball Organization:

Jacob Wilson (former Memphis-Lotte) started at first base and batted fifth.  0-for-2 with two walks and one strikeout.

Kia beat Lotte 3-1

Carlos Peguero (former Memphis-LG) started in right field and batted fourth.  1-for-4 with two RBIs and three strikeouts.

LG beat KT 4-3

Friday's Games:
NC (72-67-2) visits LG (78-61-1) @ 4:30 AM
SK (84-54-1) visits Samsung (59-81-1) @ 4:30 AM
Kiwoom (84-57-1) visits Lotte (48-90-3) @ 4:30 AM


Arizona Fall League:

Carlos Soto (Peoria-Mochis) started at catcher and batted fifth.  1-for-2 with one two-out RBI, one walk, and allowed two stolen bases.

Mesa beat Mochis 15-2

Notes:
Carlos Soto (Peoria-Mochis) and family compete in AFL: MLB Official Site

Thursday's Games:
Glendale (2-4) visits Salt River (3-3) @ 6:30 PM MST
Scottsdale (4-3) visits Peoria (3-4) @ 6:30 PM MST
Surprise (6-1) visits Mesa (4-3) @ 6:30 PM MST


Dominican League (October 12, 2019):

Notes:
Julio Rodriguez (Springfield-Escogido), Eliezer Alvarez (former Springfield-Escogido), Audry Perez (former St. Louis-Escogido), Wadye Ynfante (Peoria-Escogido), and Alberto Triunfel (former Springfield-Escogido) were all in the first day for Escogido camp: Escogido Official Site


Nicaraguan League (November 15, 2019):

Notes:
Vicente Padilla (former Softbank-Leon) and Ronald Medrano (former GCL-Leon) is listed on the Leon roster: LBPN Official Site

Fidencio Flores (former GCL-Boer) is listed on the Boer roster: LBPN Official Site

Edgard Montiel (former DSL-Chinandega) is listed on the Chinandega roster: LBPN Official Site

Wednesday, September 25, 2019

Cardinals Winter League Notebook 9-25-19: Seth Elledge Strikes Out Two Over One Hitless/Scoreless Innings For The Hold; Zach Phillips Strikes Out One Of Two Batters & Holds One Inherited Runner On Base For The Hold; Giovanny Gallegos & Julio Rodriguez On Extreme Fatigue List



Mexican League Championship:

Xavier Scruggs (former St. Louis-Yucatan) started in right field and moved to first base, batting fifth.  0-for-4 with one strikeout.

Alex Mejia (former St. Louis-Monclova) started at shortstop and batted second.  0-for-4 with two strikeouts and assisted in one double play.
Zach Phillips (former Memphis-Monclova) entered in the sixth and pitched to two batters.  He allowed no hits or runs, and struck one out fro the hold (1).  (p-s:9-6)(g/f:0-1)(ir-s:1-0)

Yucatan beat Monclova 5-4
MiLB Official Site Post Game

Wednesday's Game:
Yucatan (1-0) visits Monclova (0-1) @ 8:30 PM ET


Nippon Professional Baseball:

Jamie Romak (former Memphis-SK) started at first base and batted second.  1-for-4 with one strikeout.

SK beat Samsung 1-0

Thursday's Games:
Hanwha (57-83) visits NC (72-66-2) @ 4:30 AM
Kia (60-80-2) visits Lotte (48-89-3) @ 4:30 AM
LG (77-61-1) visits KT (69-70-2) @ 4:30 AM
Doosan (84-55-1) visits Samsung (59-80-1) @ 4:30 AM


Arizona Fall League:

Conner Capel (Springfield-Glendale) started in centerfield and batted sixth.  1-for-4 with one run and one walk.
Seth Elledge (Memphis-Glendale) entered in the seventh and pitched one inning.  He allowed no hits or runs, and struck two out for the hold (1).  (p-s:11-7)

Glendale beat Mexicali 7-2
MLB Official Site Post Game

Irving Lopez (Springfield-Hermosillo) started at second base and batted second.  1-for-4 with one double, one run, one strikeout, and assisted in one double play.
Ramon Mendoza (GCL-Hermosillo) entered late in the game at third base.

Salt River beat Hermosillo 4-1

Wednesday's Game:
Mexicali (0-1) visits Scottsdale (3-3) @ 6:30 PM MST
Mochis (0-0) visits Mesa (3-3) @ 6:30 PM MST
Peoria (3-3) visits Surprise (5-1) @ 6:30 PM MST
Salt River (3-3) visits Glendale (2-4) @ 6:30 PM MST


Mexican Pacific League (October 11, 2019):

Notes:
Alexis Wilson (Peoria-Culiacan) reported to Culiacan camp: LMP Official Site

Giovanny Gallegos (St. Louis-Obregon) is on the Extreme Fatigue List: Revista Strikeout Twitter


Dominican League (October 12, 2019):

Notes:
Francisco Pena (former St. Louis-Cibaenas) reported to Cibaenas camp: Cibaenas Official Site

Julio Rodriguez (Springfield-Escogido) is on the Extreme Fatigue List: Victor Baez Twitter

Cibaenas will face Escogido on October 4, 2019 as a benefit for Carlos Martinez (St. Louis-Cibaenas) foundation: Listin Diario

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

Tuesday, November 28, 2017

Cardinals Winter League Notebook 11-28-17: Ronald Ramirez Named Cartagena MGR; Julio Rodriguez Collects Three Singles & Two RBIs; Yariel Gonzalez Hits A Solo Home Run



Mexican Pacific League:

Stats:
Allen Cordoba (former Johnson City-Hermosillo) has played in six games going 6-for-19 (.316) with one double, one home run, one RBI, ten total bases, five runs, three walks, one stolen base, six strikeouts, .435 OBP, .526 SLG, and .961 OPS.
Randy Arozarena (Springfield-Navojoa) has played in 38 games going 50-for-161 (.311) with 16 doubles, one triple, eight home runs, 22 RBIs, 92 total bases, 31 runs, five walks, seven stolen bases, 37 strikeouts, four caught stealing, .362 OBP, .571 SLG, and .933 OPS.
Efren Navarro (former Memphis-Hermosillo) has played in 41 games going 47-for-152 (.309) with ten doubles, two home runs, 19 RBIs, 63 total bases, 31 runs, 25 walks, 31 strikeouts, .411 OBP, .414 SLG, and .826 OPS.
Cedric Hunter (former Memphis-Obregon) has played in 31 games going 32-for-112 (.286) with six doubles, five home runs, 13 RBIs, 53 total bases, ten runs, 15 walks, three stolen bases, 13 strikeouts, .377 OBP, .473 SLG, and .850 OPS.
Niko Vasquez (former Springfield-Navojoa/Obregon) has played in 35 games going 27-for-120 (.225) with seven doubles, one triple, one home run, 13 RBIs, 39 total bases, 12 runs, nine walks, 28 strikeouts, one caught stealing, .301 OBP, .325 SLG, and .626 OPS.
Alexis Wilson (State College-Culiacan) has played in 15 games going 4-for-31 (.129) with thee RBIs, four total bases, two runs, two walks, eight strikeouts, .182 OBP, .129 SLG, and .311 OPS.
Luis Garcia (former New Haven-Hermosillo) has played in four games going 1-for-9 (.111) with one RBI, one total base, one run, three strikeouts, .200 OBP, .111 SLG, and .311 OPS.
Irving Lopez (State College-Hermosillo) has played in one game going 0-for-1 (.000).

Robert Stock (former Palm Beach-Jalisco) has made 15 relief appearances posting a 1-0 record, 0.61 ERA, 0.95 WHIP, two holds, and eight saves.  He's allowed eight hits, one earned run, six walks, hit one batter, and struck 14 out over 14.2 innings.
Maikel Cleto (former St. Louis-Mochis) has made 19 relief appearances posting a 1-3 record, 3.75 ERA, 1.67 WHIP, and eight saves.  He's allowed 25 hits, ten earned runs, one home run, 15 walks, hit three batters, and struck 24 out over 24 innings.
Zach Phillips (former Memphis-Culiacan) has made six relief appearances posting a 0-0 record, 9.00 ERA, 2.25 WHIP, and one hold.  He's allowed seven hits, four earned runs, one home run, two walks, and struck two out over four innings.
Josh Zeid (Memphis free agent-Jalisco) has made four relief appearances posting a 1-1 record, 15.00 ERA, and 2.67 WHIP.  He's allowed six hits, five eanred runs, two walks, and struck five out over three innings.

Notes:
Zach Phillips (former Memphis-Culiacan) was deactivated by Culiacan: LMP Official Site

Tuesday's Games:
Hermosillo (20-15) visits Jalisco (19-16) @ 7:15 PM CT
Navojoa (18-17) visits Obregon (13-22) @ 7:10 PM MST
Mexicali (20-21) visits Mochis (16-25) @ 7:30 PM MT
Mazatlan (25-16) visits Culiacan (22-19) @ 7:35 PM MT


Venezuelan League:

Ildemaro Vargas (former Springfield-Lara) started at second base and batted leadoff. 2-for-5 with one double, two runs, one walk, one stolen base, one strikeout, one throwing error, and assisted in two double plays.
Rangel Ravelo (Memphis-Lara) started at first base and batted fourth. 3-for-4 with two runs, one hit by pitch, one strikeout, and assisted in three double plays.
Gabriel Lino (Memphis free agent-Lara) entered late in the game as designated hitter and batted fifth.  0-for-1 at the plate.

Lara beat La Guaira 10-4
LVBP Official Site Post Game

Notes:
Jose 'Cafecito' Martinez (St. Louis-La Guaira) is recovering slowly from a groin injury and could be deactivated: LVBP Official Site

Tuesday's Games:
Caribes (16-19) visits Aragua (18-14) @ 7:00 PM VET
Caracas (25-16) visits Margarita (15-25) @ 7:00 PM VET
Magallanes (23-18) visits Zulia (20-19) @ 7:00 PM VET


Venezuelan Parallel League:

Carlos Talavera (Johnson City-Margarita/Aragua) entered late in the game in centerfield and batted second.  0-for-1 at the plate.

Margarita-Aragua beat La Guaira 6-3

Tuesday's Games:
Boston (20-8-3) visits Margarita-Aragua (16-8-4) @ 10:00 AM VET
La Guaira (11-13-4) visits Philadelphi2 @ 11:00 AM VET
Magallanes visits  Lara (15-13-3) @ 11:00 AM VET


Dominican League:

Eugenio Velez (former Memphis-Azucareros) entered late in the game as a pinch hitter and batted ninth.  0-for-1 with one strikeout.

Estrellas beat Azucareros 6-2
Listin Diario Post Game

Tuesday's Games:
Azucareros (11-22) visits Escogido (15-18) @ 7:15 PM AST
Cibao (19-13) visits Estrellas (18-13) @ 7:30 PM AST
Licey (16-17) visits Cibaenas (18-14) @ 8:00 PM AST


Nicaraguan League:

Notes:
After complaints about the baseballs, the league is changing models: La Prensa

Tuesday's Games:
Leon (9-14) visits Rivas (13-10)
Boer (12-11) visits Chinandega (12-11)


Colombian League:

Notes:
Cartagena has named Ronald Ramirez (former Palm Beach) their new manager: LCBP Official Site

Tuesday's Games:
Cartgena (3-15) visits Barranquilla (10-8) @ 7:00 PM
Sincelejo (12-6) visits Monteria (11-7) @ 7:00 PM


Asia Winter Baseball League:

Clayton Mortensen (former St. Louis-WBSC) entered in the eighth and pitched one inning. He allowed two hits, one earned run, one home run, and struck two out.

NPB East beat WBSC 10-5


U-23 World Cup:

Yariel Gonzalez (State College-Puerto Rico) started at first base and batted second. 1-for-5 with one home run, one RBI, and one run.
Delvin Perez (Johnson City-Puerto Rico) started at shortstop and batted ninth.  1-for-2 at the plate.

Puerto Rico beat Brazil 4-1
Primera Hora Post Game

Dariel Gomez (GCL-Dominican Republic) started at first base and batted sixth.  1-for-3 with one RBI and one run.
Julio Rodriguez (Johnson City-Dominican Republic) started at catcher and batted eighth.  3-for-3 with two RBIs and one run.

Dominican Republic beat Peru 13-1

Edmundo Sosa (Palm Beach-Panama) started at shortstop and batted fourth.  1-for-5 with one RBI and committed one error.

Panama beat Honduras 3-2
La Prensa Post Game

Notes:
Yadier Molina (St. Louis-Puerto Rico) is a big hit in the World Cup: Primera Hora


Panama League:

Notes:
Jose Almarante (former Memphis-Metro) has arrived in Panama: Metro Official Twitter

Tuesday's Games:
Urraca (0-0) visits Cocle (0-0) @ 7:00 PM
Herrera (0-0) visits Metropolitanas (0-0) @ 7:30 PM

Saturday, November 25, 2017

Cardinals Winter League Notebook 11-25-17: Eduardo Sanchez Strikes Out Two Over Two Scoreless Innings; Edgard Montiel Collects Two Singles, One Double, One Walk, & Two RBIs; Randy Arozarena Doubles Twice & Drives In Two Runs



Mexican Pacific League:

Efren Navarro (former Memphis-Hermosillo) started in right field and moved to first base, batting third.  1-for-4 with two runs, one walk, and one strikeout.
Allen Cordoba (former Johnson City-Hermosillo) started in left field and batted sixth.  0-for-2 with two walks, one hit by pitch, and one strikeout.

Hermosillo beat Mochis 9-5
LMP Official Site Post Game

Randy Arozarena (Springfield-Navojoa) started in right field and batted leadoff.  2-for-4 with two doubles, two two-out RBIs, one hit by pitch, and one strikeout.

Navojoa beat Culiacan 4-0
LMP Official Site Post Game

Niko Vasquez (former Springfield-Obregon) started at shortstop and batted seventh.  1-for-4 with one double, one run, two strikeouts, and assisted in one double play.

Mexicali beat Obregon 8-5
LMP Official Site Post Game

Notes:
Zach Phillips (former Memphis-Culiacan) was inactivated by Culiacan: LMP Official Site

Saturday's Games:
Mochis (14-21) visits Hermosillo (20-15) @ 6:00 PM MST
Jalisco (19-16) visits Mazatlan (20-15) @ 6:00 PM MT
Obregon (13-22) visits Mexicali (16-19) @ 6:00 PM PT
Culiacan (20-15) visits Hermosillo (18-17) @ 7:30 PM MST


Venezuelan League:

Wilfredo Tovar (Memphis-Caracas) started at shortstop and batted second.  1-for-4 with two runs, one strikeout, and assisted in one double play.
Anthony Garcia (Memphis free agent-Caracas) entered late in the game in left field.

Caracas beat Zulia 7-5
LVBP Official Site Post Game

Breyvic Valera (St. Louis-Margarita) started at second base and batted second.  1-for-2 with two walks, grounded into one double play, and assisted in two double plays.
Eduardo Sanchez (former St. Louis-Margarita) entered in the sixth and pitched two innings.  He allowed one hit, no runs, hit one batter, and struck two out.  (p-s:28-17)(g/f:2-0)

Ronny Cedeno (former St. Louis-Magallanes) started at shortstop and batted second.  1-for-4 with one walk, one stolen base, and assisted in two double plays.
Jose Martinez (former Springfield-Magallanes) entered late in the game at third base and batted fourth.  1-for-1 at the plate.

Magallanes beat Margarita 5-2
LVBP Official Site Post Game

Ildemaro Vargas (former Springfield-Lara) started at second base and batted leadoff.  3-for-6 with one double and two runs.
Rangel Ravelo (Memphis-Lara) started at first base and batted third. 1-for-2 with two RBIs, two runs, one walk, and two sac flies.

Lara beat Aragua 11-0
LVBP Official Site Post Game

Notes:
Jorge Rondon (former St. Louis-Magallanes) is getting closer to being activated by Magallanes: LVBP Official Site

Jermaine Curtis (former St. Louis) is still in the process of working out a deal with Zulia: Gerardo Boscan Twitter

Saturday's Games:
Margarita (15-23) visits Magallanes (21-18) @ 5:00 PM VET
Caracas (25-14) visits Aragua (21-16) @ 5:30 PM VET
Zulia (19-18) visits Caribes (16-19) @ 6:00 PM VET
Lara (15-17) visits La Guaira (13-22) @ 6:00 PM VET


Venezuelan Parallel League:

Carlos Talavera (Johnson City-Margarita/Aragua) started in centerfield and batted third.  2-for-4 with one triple, one run, and two strikeouts.

Margarita-Aragua beat Magallanes 4-2

No Games Scheduled For Saturday


Dominican League:

Luis Cruz (former Memphis-Azucareros) entered late in the game at catcher and batted eighth. 0-for-1 and allowed one stolen base.
Magneuris Sierra (St. Louis-Azucareros) started in centerfield and batted ninth.  1-for-3 with one home run, one RBI, and one run.
Raul Valdes (former St. Louis-Azucareros) started and pitched 6.2 innings. He allowed seven hits, three runs (two earned), one home run, two walks, struck seven out, and assisted in one double play for the losing decision (0-4).  (g/f:3-4)

Licey beat Azucareros 3-1
LIDOM Official Site Post Game

Eliezer Alvarez (former Springfield-Escogido) entered late in the game as a pinch runner and scored one run.

Escogido beat Estrellas 4-3
LIDOM Official Site Post Game

Saturday's Games:
Cibao (18-12) visits Licey (14-17) @ 5:00 PM AST
Estrellas (16-12) visits Azucareros (10-20) @ 7:;30 PM AST
Escogido (12-15) visits Cibaenas (14-12) @ 8:00 PM AST


Nicaraguan League:

Curt Smith (former Springfield-Chinandega) started at first base and batted fourth.  1-for-5 with one strikeout.
Edgard Montiel (former DSL-Chinandega) started as designated hitter and batted sixth.  3-for-4 with one double, two RBIs, one run, and one walk.

Chinandega beat Leon 9-0
LBPN Official Site Post Game

Saturday's Games:
Leon (8-13) visits Boer (11-10)
Chinandega (12-9) visits Rivas (11-10)


Colombian League:

Jose Calero (former GCL-Sincelejo) earned the win as Sincelejo beat Cartagena 3-2: LCBP Official Site

Saturday's Games:
Barranquilla (9-7) visits Monteria (10-6) @ 6:00 PM
Sincelejo (10-6) visits Cartagena (3-13) @ 5:00 PM


U-23 World Cup:

Notes:
Edmundo Sosa (Palm Beach-Panama) makes the sports tournament oath and started at second base against Mexico  Panama beat Mexico 6-3: Panama Baseball Twitter and Triple Play Twitter

Yariel Gonzalez (State College-Puerto Rico) and Delvin Perez (Johnson City-Puerto Rico) each played in Puerto Rico's 10-0 win over Colombia: El Nuevo Dia

Wednesday, November 22, 2017

Cardinals Winter League Notebook 11-22-17: Allen Cordoba Singles & Hits A Solo Home Run; Randy Arozarena Hits A Solo Home Run; Andrew Knizner Named Runner-Up For 2017 All-AFL Team

Allen Cordoba - Naranjeros de Hermosillo


Mexican Pacific League:

Niko Vasquez (former Springfield-Obregon) started at shortstop and batted eighth.  1-for-3 with one strikeout.

Obregon beat Mochis 1-0
LMP Official Site Post Game

Efren Navarro (former Memphis-Hermosillo) started in right field and moved to first base, batting third.  0-for-4 with one run, one walk, and one strikeout.
Allen Cordoba (former Johnson City-Hermosillo) started in left field and batted sixth.  2-for-4 with one home run, one two-out RBI, two runs, and one strikeout.

Zach Phillips (former Memphis-Culiacan) entered in the seventh and pitched 1.1 innings.  He allowed no hits or runs, and struck two out.  (p-s:18-13)(g/f:1-1)

Hermosillo beat Culiacan 5-3
LMP Official Site Post Game

Randy Arozarena (Springfield-Navojoa) started in centerfield and batted leadoff.  1-for-5 with one home run, one RBI, one run, and one strikeout.

Mazatlan beat Navojoa 3-2
LMP Official Site Post Game

Wednesday's Games:
Mochis (14-21) visits Obregon (13-22) @ 7:10 PM MST
Hermosillo (20-15) visits Culiacan (20-15) @ 7:35 PM MT
Navojoa (18-17) visits Mazatlan (20-15) @ 8:00 PM MT
Jalisco (19-16) visits Mexicali (16-19) @ 7:30 PM PT


Venezuelan League:

Anthony Garcia (Memphis free agent-Caracas) entered late in the game in centerfield and batted leadoff.  0-for-1 with one run.
Wilfredo Tovar (Memphis-Caracas) started at second base and batted second.  1-for-5 with one run and assisted in two double plays.

Jose Martinez (St. Louis-La Guaira) started at first base and batted third.  1-for-2 with one double, one RBI, one run, two walks, and assisted in one double play.

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

Notes:
Jose Martinez (St. Louis-La Guaira) left game early on Tuesday with groin injury: LVBP Official Site

Breyvic Valera (St. Louis-Margarita) was added to the Margarita active roster and Dennis Ortega (State College-Margarita) was removed: El Emergente

Manny Delcarmen (Bridgeport-La Guaira) has now joined La Guaira: Lider

Wednesday's Games:
Zulia (17-16) visits Aragua (19-14) for a doubleheader beginning @ 4:00 PM VET
Margarita (14-21) visits Lara (16-17) @ 7:00 PM VET
Magallanes (19-17) visits Caracas (24-12) @ 7:00 PM VET
La Guaira (13-21) visits Caribes (16-20) @ 7:00 PM VET


Dominican League:

Audry Perez (former St. Louis-Estrellas) started as designated hitter and batted seventh.  0-for-1 with one RBI and two walks.
Alberto Rosario (St. Louis free agent-Estrellas) started at catcher and batted ninth.  0-for-2 with one walk and allowed five stolen bases.

Cibao beat Estrellas 9-4
LIDOM Official Site Post Game

Eliezer Alvarez (former Springfield-Escogido) entered late in the game as a designated hitter and batted fourth. 1-for-1 at the plate.

Magneuris Sierra (St. Louis-Azucareros) started in centerfield and batted ninth.  0-for-2 with one run and one walk.
Jayson Aquino (former waiver claim-Azucareros) entered in the ninth and pitched one inning.  he allowed two hits, no runs, and struck one out.  (g/f:2-0)

Escogido beat Azucareros 8-2
LIDOM Official Site Post Game

Wednesday's Games:
Cibao (17-11) visits Escogido (13-15) @ 7:15 PM AST
Licey (12-17) visits Estrellas (16-9) @ 7:30 PM AST
Azucareros (10-17) visits Cibaenas (14-12) @ 8:00 PM AST


Nicaraguan League:

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

Rivas beat Chinandega 7-4
LBPN Official Site Post Game

Wednesday's Games:
Leon (7-12) visits Boer (10-9)
Chinandega (11-8) visits Rivas (10-9)


Colombian League:

Dewin Perez (Peoria-Barranquilla) picked up the win as Barranquilla beat Monteria 7-2: LCBP Official Site Post Game

Wednesday's Games:
Barranquilla (8-6) visits Monteria (9-5) @ 7:00 PM
Cartagena (3-11) visits Sincelejo (8-6) @ 7:00 PM


U-23 World Cup:

Notes:
Delvin Perez (Johnson City-Puerto Rico) made the Puerto Rican team: El Vocero


Arizona Fall League:

Notes:
Andrew Knizner (Springfield-Surprise) was named a runner-up in the 2017 All-AFL team: MLB Official Site

Friday, November 10, 2017

Cardinals Winter League Notebook 11-10-17: Aramis Garcia Singles & Drives In Two Runs; Randy Arozarena Doubles & Hits A Solo Home Run; Tidbits On Zach Phillips & Julio Lugo



Arizona Fall League:

Charlie Tilson (former Memphis-Glendale) started in centerfield and batted eighth.  1-for-2 with one double, one two-out RBI, one run, and three walks.

Edmundo Sosa (Palm Beach-Surprise) started at shortstop and batted second.  1-for-5 with one two-out RBI.
Andrew Knizner (Springfield-Surprise) started at first base and batted third.  1-for-4 at the plate.
John Nogowski (Springfield-Surprise) started as designated hitter and batted eighth.  1-for-3 with one double, one RBI, one walk, an one strikeout.
Josh Lucas (St. Louis-Surprise) entered in the ninth and pitched one inning.  He allowed no hits or runs, one walk, and struck one out.  (p-s:17-8)(g/f:0-1)

Glendale beat Surprise 6-2
MLB Official Site Post Game

Aramis Garcia (former 2011 draft selection-Scottsdale) started at catcher and batted sixth.  1-for-4 with two RBIs (one w/two-outs), one sac fly, one hit by pitch, one strikeout, and allowed two stolen bases.

Salt River beat Scottsdale 7-6 in 11 innings
MLB Official Site Post Game

Notes:
Aramis Garcia (former 2011 draft selection-Scottsdale) wraps up a strong season with extra work at AFL: Baseball Census

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


Mexican Pacific League:

Randy Arozarena (Springfield-Navojoa) started in centerfield and moved to left, batting leadoff.  2-for-4 with one double, one home run, one RBI, two runs, and one strikeout.

Navojoa beat Mochis 3-2
LMP Official Site Post Game

Efren Navarro (former Memphis-Hermosillo) started at first base and batted third.  3-for-5 with two doubles, one run, and one strikeout.

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

Culiacan beat Hermosillo 7-6
LMP Official Site Post Game

Cedric Hunter (former Memphis-Obregon) started in centerfield and batted third.  1-for-4 at the plate.
Niko Vasquez (former Springfield-Obregon) started as designated hitter and batted fourth.  2-for-4 with one two-out RBI.

Mazatlan beat Obregon 11-1
LMP Official Site Post Game

Robert Stock (former Palm Beach-Jalisco) entered in the ninth and pitched one inning.  He allowed one hit and no runs.  (p-s:8-5)(g/f:1-1)

Jalisco beat Mexicali 6-2
LMP Official Site Post Game

Notes:
Zach Phillips (former Memphis-Culiacan) is set to pitch for Culiacan: LMP Official Site

Friday's Games:
Jalisco (14-12) visits Obregon (9-17) @ 7:10 PM MST
Navojoa (12-14) visits Hermosillo (14-12) @ 7:30 PM MST
Culiacan (15-11) visits Mochis (12-14) @ 7:30 PM MT
Mazatlan (14-12) visits Mexicali (14-12) @ 7:30 PM PT


Venezuelan League:

Wilfredo Tovar (Memphis-Caracas) started at second base and batted second.  1-for-4 with one triple, one run, one strikeout, and assisted in one double play.

Caracas beat Margarita 2-1
LVBP Official Site Post Game

Ronny Cedeno (former St. Louis-Magallanes) started at second base and batted second.  2-for-3 with two doubles, two runs, one hit by pitch, one stolen base, and one strikeout.
Rayder Ascanio (Palm Beach-Magallanes) started at shortstop and batted ninth.  0-for-4 with one strikeout.

Rafael Ortega (former Memphis-Caribes) started in centerfield and batted leadoff.  0-for-3 with one walk and one caught stealing.
Cesar Valera (former Palm Beach-Caribes) started at third base and batted sixth.  1-for-4 with one double, one RBI, and two strikeouts.

Caribes beat Magallanes 6-2
LVBP Official Site Post Game

Jose Martinez (St. Louis-La Guaira) started at first base and batted fourth.  1-for-3 and assisted in one double play.

Aragua beat La Guaira 1-0
LVBP Official Site Post Game

Notes:
Miguel Socolovich (St. Louis free agent-Caracas) still has no day set for his debut: LVBP Official Site

Breyvic Valera (St. Louis-Margarita) could be activated by Margarita in two weeks: Margarita Official Site

Wilfredo Tovar (Memphis-Caracas) recognizes his versatility on the field and points out his hitting improvements: Lider

Friday's Games:
Lara (10-13) visits Zulia (12-11) for a doubleheader beginning @ 5:00 PM VET
Margarita (10-15) visits Caracas (15-11) @ 7:00 PM VET
Magallanes (15-11) visits Caribes (10-16) @ 7:00 PM VET


Venezuelan Parallel League:

Imeldo Diaz (Johnson City-Margarita/Aragua) started at shortstop and batted eighth.  1-for-2 with one RBI and one run.

Margarita-Aragua beat Philadelphia 2-0

Friday's Games:
Boston (15-4-2) visits Magallanes (5-14-1) @ 10:00 AM VET
La Guaira (6-7-3) visits Philadelphia (4-13-4) @ 11:00 AM VET
Margarita-Aragua (10-3-4) visits Lara (9-8-2) @ 11:00 AM VET


Dominican League:

Mike Mayers (Memphis-Escogido) started and pitched 5.1 innings.  He allowed six hits, four earned runs, one walk, and struck four out.  (g/f:3-7)

Cibao beat Escogido 6-4 in 11 innings
LMP Official Site Post Game

Alberto Rosario (St. Louis free agent-Estellas) started at catcher and batted ninth.  0-for-1 with two sacrifices, one catcher interference error, and threw out one base runners.

Licey beat Estrellas 7-4 in 10 innings
LIDOM Official Site Post Game

EugenioVelez (former Memphis-Azucareros) started in left field and batted eighth.  0-for-2 with one strikeout.
Magneuris Sierra (St. Louis-Azucareros) started in centerfield and batted ninth.  0-for-3 with one strikeout.

Cibaenas beat Azucareros 2-1
LIDOM Official Site Post Game

Notes:
Julio Lugo (former St. Louis-Escogido) has re-joined as special assistant to baseball operations for Escogido: El Caribe

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


Nicaraguan League:

Stats:
Edgard Montiel (former DSL-Chinandega) has played in five games going 6-for-19 (316) with two doubles, one home run, two RBIs, 11 total bases, two runs, one walk, one strikeout, grounded into one double play, .381 OBP, .579 SLG, and .960 OPS.
Curt Smith (former Springfield-Chinandega) has played in nine games going 10-for-34 (.294) with two doubles, three home runs. five RBIs, 21 total bases, eight runs, six walks, five strikeouts, grounded into one double play, .429 OBP, .618 SLG, and 1.047 OPS.

Fidencio Flores (former GCL-Boer) has made two starts posting a 1-1 record, 1.93 ERA, and 1.29 WHIP.  He's allowed seven hits, four runs (two earned), five walks, hit two batters, thrown one wild pitch, and struck seven out over 9.1 innings.

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


Bolvarian Games (November 12, 2017):

Notes:
Jackson Solarte (former VSL) will join the Colombian team: El Meridiano


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

Notes:
Jose Molina (former St. Louis coach-Puerto Rican coach) sees Yadier Molina (St. Louis-Puerto Rican MGR) as a future manager: Primera Hora