Friday, November 22, 2019

Cardinals Winter League Notebook 11-22-2019: Jeremy Martinez Walks & Hits A Solo Home Run; Irving Lopez Knocks In One Run; Chris Ellis Strikes Out One Over One Hitless/Scoreless Inning

Korean Baseball Organization:

Notes:
Kim Kwang-Hyun (SK) will be posted for the MLB: Yonhap News Agency


Mexican Pacific League:

Ramon Urias (Memphis-Mochis) started at second base and batted third.  0-for-4 with one ground into double play.

Irving Lopez (Springfield-Hermosillo) started at second base and batted ninth.  0-for-3 with one RBI, one strikeout, and assisted in two double plays.

Hermosillo beat Mochis 4-3
LMP Official Site Post Game

Niko Vasquez (former Springfield-Monterrey) started at shortstop and batted eighth.  1-for-3 with one run, one walk, and one strikeout.
Chris Ellis (Memphis-Monterrey) entered in the ninth and pitched one inning.  He allowed no hits or runs, and struck one out.  (p-s:16-10)(g/f:0-1)

Xavier Scruggs (former St. Louis-Mexicali) started at first base and batted fourth.  0-for-3 with one walk, two strikeouts, and assisted in one double play.
Justin Williams (Memphis-Mexicali) started in left field and batted fifth.  2-for-4 with one double, one stolen base, and one strikeout.

Monterrey beat Mexicali 5-0
LMP Official Site Post Game

Friday's Games:
Mazatlan (15-18) visits Jalisco (20-14) @ 7:15 PMCT
Culiacan (18-16) visits Monterrey (17-17) @ 7:30 PM CT
Hermosillo (20-13) visits Obregon (22-12) @ 8:10 PM CT
Mexicali (15-19) visits Navojoa (11-21) @ 7:30 PM MT
Guasave (15-19) visits Mochis (15-19) @ 7:30 PM MT


Dominican League:

Stats:
Edmundo Sosa (St. Louis-Cibaenas) has played in 26 games going 33-for-107 (.308) with seven doubles, three home runs, 12 RBIs, 49 total bases, 19 runs, three walks, two stolen bases, 24 strikeouts, .361 OBP, .458 SLG, and .819 OPS.
John Nogowski (Memphis-Cibaenas) has played in 29 games going 32-for-105 (.305) with six doubles, three home runs, 20 RBIs, 47 total bases, ten runs, 16 walks, one stolen bases, 12 strikeouts, .406 OBP, .448 SLG, and .854 OPS.
Eliezer Alvarez (former Springfield-Escogido) has played in 16 games going 10-for-35 (.286) with two doubles, one triple, six RBIs, 14 total bases, four runs, five walks, three stolen bases, eight strikeouts, .381 OBP, .400 SLG, and .781 OPS.
Francisco Pena (former St. Louis-Cibaenas) has played in 18 games going 12-for-51 (.235) with one home run, four RBIs, 15 total bases, two runs, two walks, eight strikeouts, .286 OBP, .294 SLG, and .580 OPS.
Audry Perez (former St. Louis-Escogido) has played in six games going 1-for-5 (.200) with one double, two total bases, one run, one strikeout, .200 OBP, .400 SLG, and .600 OPS.
Rangel Ravelo (St. Louis-Cibaenas) has played in one game going 0-for-3 (.000) with one walk, one strikeout, and .250 OBP.

Raul Valdes (former St. Louis-Azucareros) has made seven starts posting a 3-2 record, 2.41 ERA, and 1.24 WHIP.  He's allowed 35 hits, 13 runs (11 earned), 16 walks, and struck 22 out over 41 innings.
Evan MacLane (former St. Louis-Estrellas) has made eight starts posting a 1-2 record, 3.55 ERA, and 0.97 WHIP.  He's allowed 29 hits, 15 runs (13 earned), six home runs, three walks, hit two batters, and struck 21 out over 33 innings.
Hunter Cervenka (former Memphis-Cibaenas) has made 13 relief appearances posting a 0-0 record, 4.15 ERA, 1.15 WHIP, and two holds.  He's allowed nine hits, six earned runs, one home run, six walks, and struck 12 out over 13 innings.
Mike Hauschild (former Memphis-Escogido) has made three starts posting a 1-1 record, 4.50 ERA, and 1.57 WHIP.  He's allowed 18 hits, eight runs (seven earned), four walks, hit one batter, and struck nine out over 14 innings.

Friday's Games:
Cibaenas (14-16) visits Licey (16-15) @ 7:15 PM AST
Escogido (19-12) visits Estrellas (9-21) @ 7:30 PM AST
Azucareros (19-12) visits Cibao (15-16) @ 7:30 PM AST


Venezuelan League:

Johny Celis (former MiLB tryout-Margarita) entered late in the game as a designated hitter and batted seventh.  0-for-2 with one strikeout.

Cesar Valera (former Palm Beach-Caribes) started in centerfield and moved to second base, batting second.  1-for-5 with one double, one run, and one strikeout.

Caribes beat Margarita 9-2
LVBP Official Site Post Game

Wilfredo Tovar (former Memphis-Caracas) started at shortstop and batted third.  0-for-5 at the plate.
Jose Garcia (former Memphis-Caracas) started at second base and moved to left field, batting ninth.  0-for-2 with one run, one walk, one hit by pitch, and one strikeout.

Zulia beat Caracas 11-10
LVBP Official Site Post Game

Wilfred Vivas (former GCL-Magallanes) entered late in the game as a pinch runner and stole one base.
Ronny Cedeno (former MLB signing-Magallanes) started at shortstop and batted seventh.  0-for-2 with one sacrifice and assisted in one double play.
Jorge Rondon (former St. Louis-Magallanes) entered in the seventh and pitched to three batters.  He allowed no hits or runs, and one walk for the hold (2).  (p-s:14-10)(g/f:2-0)

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

Notes:
Eliezer Alfonzo (former Peoria-Margarita) will officially retire in December: El Emergente

Friday's Games:
Magallanes (5-9) visits Lara (9-5) @ 6:00 PM VET
Aragua (8-6) visits Caribes (6-8) @ 6:00 PM VET
Margarita (7-7) visits Caracas (5-9) @ 7:00 PM VET


Puerto Rican League:

Anthony Garcia (former Memphis-Carolina) started in left field and batted third.  1-for-3 with one run.

Ivan Maldonado (former MiLB tryout-Caguas) started and pitched 3.2 innings.  He allowed four hits, three earned runs, two home runs, three walks, one balk, and struck three out for the losing decision (0-2).  (g/f:5-1)
Tyler Herron (former Springfield-Cagaus) entered in the fourth and pitched 1.1 innings.  He allowed four hits, two earned runs, and struck two out.  (ir-s:2-0)

Carolina beat Caguas 5-0 in six innings
LBPRC Official Site Post Game

Friday's Games:
Carolina (2-1) visits Manati (2-2) @ 1:45 PM AST
Mayaguez (2-3) visits Caguas (1-3) @ 7:15 PM AST


Nicaraguan League:

Edgard Montiel (former DSL-Chinandega) started and batted fifth.  1-for-3 with two runs and one walk.

Chinandega beat Leon 13-6
LBPN Official Site Post Game

Friday's Games:
Boer (1-4) visits Leon (1-4) @ 6:00 PM
Rivas (4-0) visits Chinandega (3-1) @ 6:00 PM


Australian Baseball League:

11/21/19:
Pete Kozma (former St. Louis-Perth) started at shortstop and batted second.  0-for-4 with three strikeouts.

Perth beat Auckland 6-1

11/22/19:
Pete Kozma (former St. Louis-Perth) started at second base and batted second.  0-for-3 with one strikeout.

Perth beat Auckland 1-0

Jeremy Martinez (former Memphis-Brisbane) started at catcher and batted seventh.  1-for-3 with one home run, one RBI, one run, one walk, and allowed two stolen bases.

Mikey Reynolds (former Springfield-Adelaide) started at shortstop and batted second.  0-for-3 with one run, two walks, one stolen base, one fielding error, and assisted in one double play.

Adelaide beat Brisbane 10-3

Saturday's Games:
Brisbane (0-1) visits Adelaide (1-0) For a doubleheader @ 23:30
Perth (2-0) visits Auckland (0-2) @ 0:00
Melbourne (0-2) visits Canberra (2-0) @ 2:00
Sydney (0-2) visits Geelong-Korea (2-0) @ 2:00


Panama League (November 28, 2019):

Notes:
J.R. Davis (former Peoria) and Jonathan Rivera (former Johnson City) are listed on the Metropolitanas roster: Metro Official Twitter

Thursday, November 21, 2019

Cardinals Winter League Notebook 11-21-19: Justin Williams Singles Twice, Doubles, & Drives In Three Runs In Two Games; Maikel Cleto Strikes Out One Over Three Scoreless Innings; Leandro Cedeno Hits A Solo Home Run

Nippon Professional Baseball:

Notes:
Hanshin is interested in signing Kazuhisa Makita (former San Diego): NPB On Reddit Twitter


Mexican Pacific League:

Iker Franco (former Springfield-Obregon) started at catcher and batted sixth.  1-for-4 with two strikeouts and threw out one base runner.

Culiacan beat Obregon 2-1
LMP Official Site Post Game

Niko Vasquez (former Springfield-Monterrey) started at shortstop and batted sixth.  0-for-5 with two strikeouts, one missed catch error, and assisted in one double play.
Chris Ellis (Memphis-Monterrey) entered in the seventh and pitched one inning.  He allowed no hits or runs, and struck two out.  (p-s:16-9)

Xavier Scruggs (former St. Louis-Mexicali) started at first base and batted fourth.  0-for-3 with two walks, two strikeouts, and assisted in one double play.
Justin Williams (Memphis-Mexicali) started in left field and batted fifth.  2-for-5 with one double, one two-out RBI, and one strikeout.
Maikel Cleto (former St. Louis-Mexicali) entered in the eighth and pitched three innings.  He allowed one hit, no runs, three walks (one intentional), and struck one out.  (p-s:52-29)(g/f:5-2)

Monterrey beat Mexicali 2-1 in 11 innings in completion of 11/19/19 contest

Ramon Urias (Memphis-Mochis) started at second base and batted third.  0-for-4 with four strikeouts and assisted in one double play.

Irving Lopez (Springfield-Hermosillo) started at second base and batted ninth.  0-for-3 at the plate.
Fernando Salas (former St. Louis-Hermosillo) entered in the ninth and pitched one inning.  He allowed no hits or runs, and struck three out.  (p-s:17-9)

Hermosillo beat Mochis 4-1
LMP Official Site Post Game

Niko Vasquez (former Springfield-Monterrey) started at shortstop and batted sixth.  0-for-3 with one strikeout and assisted in one double play.

Xavier Scruggs (former St. Louis-Mexicali) started at first base and batted fourth.  0-for-4 with two strikeouts and assisted in one double play.
Justin Williams (Memphis-Mexicali) started in left field and batted fifth.  1-for-4 with two RBIs.

Mexicali beat Monterrey 6-1
LMP Official Site Post Game

Thursday's Games:
Navojoa (11-21) visits Mazatlan (15-18) for a doubleheader beginning @ 5:00 PM MT
Mochis (15-19) visits Hermosillo (20-13) @ 7:30 PM PT
Jalisco (20-14) visits Guasave (15-19) @ 7:30 PM MT
Obregon (22-12) visits Culiacan (18-16) @ 7:35 PM MT
Monterrey (17-17) visits Mexicali (15-19) @ 7:30 PM PT


Dominican League:

Eliezer Alvarez (former Springfield-Escogido) started in left field and batted leadoff.  1-for-4 with one run and one walk.

Escogido beat Cibao 5-3
LIDOM Official Site Post Game

Notes:
John Nogwoski (Memphis-Cibaenas) is listed as day-to-day after being hit by a pitchon left hand: Cibaenas Official Site

Thursday's Game:
Cibaenas (14-16) visits Estrellas (9-21) @ 7:30 PM AST


Venezuelan League:

Johnny Celis (former MiLB tryout-Margarita) entered late in the game as a pinch hitter and batted ninth.  0-for-1 at the plate.
Anderson Gerdel (former Palm Beach-Margarita) entered in the first and pitched 4.1 innings.  He allowed five hits, two earned runs, two walks, and struck one out.  (p-s:55-34)(g/f:4-3)

Cesar Valera (former Palm Beach-Caribes) started in centerfield and batted second.  2-for-4 with one double, one RBI, and one run.
Gabriel Lino (former Memphis-Caribes) started at catcher and batted eighth.  1-for-4 with one double, one run, and one strikeout.
Juan Gonzalez (former Memphis-Caribes) entered in the ninth and pitched one inning.  He allowed one hit, no runs, one walk, and struck two out.  (p-s:25-14)

Caribes beat Margarita 8-4
LVBP Official Site Post Game

Jose Garcia (former Memphis-Caracas) entered late in the game leadoff.  0-for-1 with one ground into double play.
Wilfredo Tovar (former Memphis-Caracas) started at shortstop and batted second.  1-for-4 with one caught stealing and one throwing error.

Zulia beat Caracas 10-2
LVBP Official Site Post Game

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

La Guaira beat Magallanes 4-0
LVBP Official Site Post Game

Thursday's Games:
Margarita (7-7) visits Caribes (6-8) @ 6:00 PM VET
Caracas (5-9) visits Zulia (10-4) @ 6:00 PM VET
La Guaira (6-8) visits Magallanes (5-9) @ 6:00 PM VET


Colombian League:

Wilmer Madera (DSL-Barranquilla) earned the loss as Sincelejo beat Barranquilla 9-8 in 12 innings: LPBCol Twitter

Pedro Echemendia (former Memphis-Monteria) earned the win as Monteria beat Leon 13-2: LPBCol Twitter

Rayder Ascanio (Springfield-Monteria) scored a run on a home run: LPBCol Twitter

Ramon Ulacio (former GCL-Barranquilla) tossed a scoreless inning: LPBCol Twitter

Leandro Cedeno (Peoria-Barranquilla) hit a solo home run: LPBCol Twitter

Rayder Ascanio (Springfield-Monteria) scores a run on a grand slam: LPBCol Twitter

Rayder Ascanio (Springfield-Monteria) scores a run in the first: LPBCol Twitter

Starlin Rodriguez (former Springfield-Sincelejo) drove in one run on a sac fly: Sincelejo Official Twitter

Jhon Torres (Johnson City-Sincelejo) drives in one run: Sincelejo Official Twitter

Edubray Ramos (former VSL-Cartagena) earned the win as Cartagena beat Barranquilla 5-3: Barranquilla Official Twitter


Puerto Rican League:

Thursday's Games:
Santurce (2-1) visits Mayaguez (2-3) @ 7:15 PM AST
Carolina (2-1) visits Caguas (1-2) @ 7:15 PM AST


Nicaraguan League:

Edgard Montiel (former DSL-Chinandega) started and batted fifth.  1-for-5 with one run and one strikeout.

Ronald Medrano (former GCL-Leon) started and pitched two innings.  He allowed two hits, five runs (one earned), and two walks.

Chinandega beat Leon 8-5
LBPN Official Site Post Game

Thursday's Games:
Leon (1-3) visits Chinandega (2-1) @ 6:00 PM
Boer (1-3) visits Rivas (3-0) @ 6:00 PM

Wednesday, November 20, 2019

Cardinals Winter League Notebook 11-20-2019: Wilfredo Tovar Singles Twice, Walks, & Drives In Two Runs; Ramon Urias Singles Twice & Knocks In Two Runs; Kender Villegas Retires One Batter & Holds Two Inherited Runners On Base For The Save

Mexican Pacific League:

Ramon Urias (Memphis-Mochis) started at second base and batted third.  2-for-4 with two RBIs, one run, and grounded into one double play.
Hector Villalobos (former State College-Mochis) entered in the seventh and pitched to four batters.  He allowed one hit, no runs, and one walk.  (p-s:11-7)(g/f:1-1)(ir-s:2-2)

Irving Lopez (Springfield-Hermosillo) started at second base and batted ninth.  1-for-3 with one RBI, one run, one sac fly, one strikeout, and assisted in one double play.

Hermosillo beat Mochis 9-6
LMP Official Site Post Game

Niko Vasquez (former Springfield-Monterrey) started at shortstop and batted sixth.  0-for-3 with one strikeout and assisted in one double play.

Xavier Scruggs (former St. Louis-Mexicali) started at first base and batted fourth.  0-for-2 with one walk and two strikeouts.
Justin Williams (Memphis-Mexicali) started in left field and batted fifth.  1-for-3 with one double, one two-out RBI, and one strikeout.

Monterrey and Mexicali are tied 1-1, suspended in seventh
LMP Official Site

Wednesday's Games:
Obregon (22-11) visits Culiacan (17-16) @ 5:05 PM MT
Mochis (15-18) visits Hermosillo (19-13) @ 7:30 PM MT
Jalisco (19-14) visits Guasave (15-18) @ 7:30 PM MT
Navojoa (11-21) visits Mazatlan (15-18) @ 8:00 PM MT
Monterrey (16-16) visits Mexicali (14-18) @ 7:30 PM PT


Dominican League:

Eliezer Alvarez (former Springfield-Escogido) started in left field and batted leadoff.  0-for-3 with one run and one walk.

Escogido beat Cibao 2-0
LIDOM Official Site Post Game

Edmundo Sosa (St. Louis-Cibaenas) started at shortstop and batted leadoff.  1-for-4 with two strikeouts.
John Nogowski (Memphis-Cibaenas) started at first base and batted fourth.  1-for-1 with one double, one two-out RBI, and one hit by pitch.
Rangel Ravelo (St. Louis-Cibaenas) started as designated hitter and batted sixth.  0-for-3 with one walk, one strikeout, and grounded into one double play.
Francisco Pena (former St. Louis-Cibaenas) started at catcher and batted ninth.  0-for-3 with one strikeout.

Cibaenas beat Estrellas 3-1
LIDOM Official Site Post Game

Tuesday's Games:
Azucareros (19-11) visits Licey (15-15) @ 7:15 PM AST
Cibaenas (14-16) visits Estrellas (9-21) @ 7:30 PM AST
Escogido (18-12) visits Cibao (15-15) @ 7:30 PM AST


Venezuelan League:

Kender Villegas (former Palm Beach-Margarita) entered in the ninth and pitched to one batter.  He allowed no hits or runs for the save (1).  (p-s:4-3)(g/f:1-0)(ir-s:2-0)

Cesar Valera (former Palm Beach-Caribes) started in left field and batted fifth.  3-for-4 with one run and one walk.
Gabriel Lino (former Memphis-Caribes) started at catcher and batted seventh.  1-for-4 with one walk, one strikeout, and allowed three stolen bases.
Alirio Negrette (former DSL-Caribes) entered in the seventh and pitched to three batters.  He allowed one hit and no runs.  (p-s:11-8)(g/f:2-0)(ir-s:1-1)

Margarita beat Caribes 5-3
LVBP Official Site Post Game

Wilfredo Tovar (former Memphis-Caracas) started at shortstop and batted second.  2-for-5 with two two-out RBIs, one walk, and assisted in two double plays.
Miguel Socolovich (former St. Louis-Caracas) entered in the ninth and pitched one inning.  He allowed no hits or runs, one walk, and struck one out.  (p-s:19-12)(g/f:2-0)

Caracas beat Zulia 13-7
LVBP Official Site Post Game

Harold Arauz (former Memphis-Aragua) started and pitched four innings.  He allowed six hits, four earned runs, and struck three out.  (p-s:70-45)(g/f:4-4)

Ronny Cedeno (former MLB signing-Magallanes) started at shortstop and batted seventh.  1-for-4 with one double, one run, two strikeouts, and assisted in three double plays.
Jorge Rondon (former St. Louis-Magallanes) entered in the ninth and pitched to three batters.  He allowed one hit and no runs.  (p-s:11-7)(g/f:0-1)(ir-s:2-2)

Aragua beat Magallanes 9-7
LVBP Official Site Post Game

Vicente Campos (former MiLB signing-Lara) entered in the seventh and pitched one inning.  He allowed no hits or runs for the hold (5).  (p-s:10-9)(g/f:1-0)
Pedro Rodriguez (former MiLB signing-Lara) entered in the ninth and pitched one inning.  He allowed no hits or runs, and struck one out.  (p-s:5-5)(g/f:0-2)

Luis Bandes (former Johnson City-La Guaira) started in left field and batted eighth.  0-for-3 with two strikeouts.

Lara beat La Guaira 6-2
LVBP Official Site Post Game

Notes:
Williams Perez (Springfield free agent-Lara) is expected this weekend: Lider

Jose Calero (former GCL) was added to the Aragua roster: El Emergente

Wednesday's Games:
Margarita (7-6) visits Caribes (5-8) @ 6:00 PM VET
Lara (9-4) visits Aragua (7-6) @ 6:00 PM VET
Caracas (5-8) visits Zulia (9-4) @ 6:00 PM VET
Magallanes (5-8) visits La Guaira (5-8) @ 6:00 PM VET


Colombian League:

Notes:
Dewin Perez (former Peoria-Sincelejo) held two runners on base to hold the lead as Barranquilla beat Sincelejo 4-3: LPBCol Twitter


Puerto Rican League:

Anthony Garcia (former Memphis-Carolina) started as designated hitter and batted third.  0-for-2 with two walks.

Carolina beat Mayaguez 2-0
LBPRC Official Site Post Game

Wednesday's Games:
Manati (2-1) visits Mayaguez (1-3) @ 9:15 PM AST
Santurce (2-1) visits Caguas (1-2) @ 9:15 PM AST


Nicaraguan League:

Edgard Montiel (former DSL-Chinandega) started and batted sixth.  1-for-5 with one RBI, two runs, and one strikeout.

Chinandega beat Boer 12-4

Wednesday's Games:
Chinandega (1-1) visits Leon (1-2) @ 6:00 PM
Rivas (2-0) visits Boer (1-2) @ 6:00 PM

Tuesday, November 19, 2019

Cardinals Winter League Notebook 11-19-19: Raul Valdes Strikes Out Two Over Seven Scoreless Innings For The Win; Luis Bandes Hits A Solo Home Run; Rangel Ravelo & Jose Adolis Garcia Begin Play In LIDOM

Nippon Professional Baseball:

Notes:
Tomoyuki Sugano (Yomiuri) could be posted next offseason: NPB On Reddit Twitter


Mexican Pacific League:

Stats:
Ramon Urias (Memphis-Mochis) has played in four games going 4-for-13 (.308) with one home run, three RBIs, seven total bases, two runs, three strikeouts, .313 OBP, .538 SLG, and .851 OPS.
Alexis Wilson (Peoria-Culiacan) has played in 22 games going 21-for-70 (.300) with three doubles, one home run, eight RBIs, 27 total bases, 11 runs, five walks, two stolen bases, six strikeouts, one caught stealing, .342 OBP, .386 SLG, and .728 OPS.
Justin Williams (Memphis-Mexicali) has played in 18 games going 19-for-69 (.275) with three doubles, two home runs, ten RBIs, 28 total bases, four runs, seven walks, two stolen bases, 12 strikeouts, .342 OBP, .406 SLG, and .748 OPS.
Irving Lopez (Springfield-Hermosillo) has played in 27 games going 24-for-91 (.264) with six doubles, three RBIs, 30 total bases, 12 runs, five walks, two stolen bases, 13 strikeouts, .309 OBP, .330 SLG, and .639 OPS.
Xavier Scruggs (former St. Louis-Mexicali) has played in 24 games going 21-for-85 (.247) with four doubles, five home runs, eight RBIs, 40 total bases, 12 runs, 15 walks, 25 strikeouts, three caught stealing, .369 OBP, .471 SLG, and .840 OPS.
Carlos Soto (Peoria-Mochis) has played in 16 games going 8-for-50 (.160) with two doubles, four RBIs, ten total bases, one run, four walks, 18 strikeouts, one strikeout, .236 OBP, .200 SLG, and .436 OPS.

Maikel Cleto (former St. Louis-Mexicali) has made six relief appearances posting a 0-1 record, 1.42 ERA, 0.95 WHIP, two holds, and one save.  He's allowed four hits, one earned run, two walks, and struck ten out over 6.1 innings.

Tuesday's Games:
Mochis (15-17) visits Hermosillo (18-13) @ 7:30 PM MT
Jalisco (19-13) visits Guasave (14-18) @ 7:30 PM MT
Obregon (21-11) visits Culiacan (17-15) @ 7:35 PM MT
Navojoa (11-20) visits Mazatlan (14-18) @ 8:00 PM MT
Monterrey (16-16) visits Mexicali (14-18) @ 7:30 PM PT


Dominican League:

Raul Valdes (former St. Louis-Azucareros) started and pitched seven innings.  He allowed five hits, no runs, two walks, and struck two out for the winning decision (3-2).  (g/f:6-8)

Mike Hauschild (former Memphis-Escogido) started and pitched five innings.  He allowed eight hits, four earned runs, three walks, threw one wild pitch, and struck six out for the losing decision (1-1).  (g/f:5-1)

Azucareros beat Escogido 8-0
LIDOM Official Site Post Game

Notes:
Rangel Ravelo (St. Louis-Cibaenas) has joined Cibaenas: LIDOM Official Site

Jose Adolis Garcia (Memphis-Cibao) has signed on to play for Cibao: LIDOM Official Site

Mike Hauschild (former Memphis-Escoogido) will leave for Thanksgiving and return in December: Escogido Official Twitter

Tuesday's Games:
Cibao (15-14) visits Escogido (17-12) @ 7:15 PM AST
Estrellas (9-20) visits Cibaenas (13-16) @ 7:30 PM AST
Licey (15-14) visits Azucareros (18-11) @ 7:30 PM AST


Venezuelan League:

Luis Bandes (former Johnson City-La Guaira) entered late in the game at first base and batted fourth.  1-for-2 with one home run, one two-out RBI, one run, and assisted in one double play.
Kristhiam Linares (former Springfield-La Guaira) entered in the seventh and pitched to one batter.  He allowed no hits or runs.  (p-s:4-3)(g/f:1-0)(ir-s:2-0)

Zulia beat La Guaira 10-3
LVBP Official Site Post Game

Notes:
Ruben Amaro (former St. Louis) was elected to Zulia Hall of Fame: LVBP Official Site

Tuesday's Games:
Margarita (6-6) visits Caribes (5-7) @ 6:00 PM VET
Caracas (4-8) visits Zulia (9-3) @ 6:00 PM VET
Aragua (6-6) visits Magallanes (5-7) @ 6:00 PM VET
Lara (8-4) visits La Guaira (5-7) @ 7:00 PM VET


Colombian League:

Notes:
Rayder Ascanio (Springfield-Monteria) and Wilmer Alvarado (former Johnson City-Monteria) all scored runs as Monteria beat Santa Maria 9-7: Monteria Official Twitter

Enrique Perez (Johnson City-Barranquilla) earned the loss in his start as Sincelejo beat Barranquilla 6-1: Barranquilla Official Twitter


Puerto Rican League:

Tuesday's Games:
Caguas (1-1) visits Manati (1-1) @ 3:45 PM AST
Mayaguez (1-2) visits Carolina (1-1) @ 9:15 PM AST


Nicaraguan League:

11/17/19:
Isaac Silva (former Johnson City-Leon) started and pitched five innings.  He allowed two hits, no runs, four walks, and struck six out.

Boer beat Leon 5-4

Edgard Montiel (former DSL-Chinandega) started and batted fifth.  0-for-1 with one walk.

Rivas beat Chinandega 2-0 in five innings

Tuesday's Games:
Chinandega (1-1) visits Rivas (2-0) @ 6:00 PM
Leon (0-2) visits Boer (1-1) @ 6:00 PM


Australian Baseball League:

Notes:
Zach Duke (former St. Louis) was rumored to be pitching for Auckland.
Dustin Beggs (former 2014 draft selection) and Mikey Reynolds (former Springfield) are listed on Adelaide roster.
Jeremy Martinez (former Memphis) is listed on the Brisbane roster.
Shane Robinson (former St. Louis) is listed on the Melbourne roster.
Pete Kozma (former St. Louis) is listed on the Perth roster.

Wednesday's Games:
Perth (0-0) visits Auckland (0-0) @ 12:00 AM
Sydney (0-0) visits Geelong-Korea (0-0) @ 1:00 AM
Melbourne (0-0) visits Canberra (0-0) @ 2:00 AM

Monday, November 18, 2019

Cardinals Winter League Notebook 11-18-19: Isaac Silva Strikes Out Six Over Five Scoreless Innings; Vicente Campos Strikes Out One Over Two Scoreless Innings; Ramon Urias Hits A Solo Home Run

Nippon Professional Baseball:

Notes:
ShunYamaguchi (Yomiuri) will be posted for the MLB: NPB On Reddit Twitter


Mexican Pacific League:

Alexis Wilson (Peoria-Culiacan) started at catcher and batted seventh.  2-for-4 with one caught stealing.

Niko Vasquez (former Springfield-Monterrey) started at shortstop and batted sixth.  2-for-3 with one run and assisted in two double plays.
Chris Ellis (Memphis-Monterrey) entered in the seventh and pitched one inning.  He allowed no hits or runs, and struck one out for the hold (7).  (p-s:14-8)(g/f:0-2)

Monterrey beat Culiacan 4-2
LMP Official Site Post Game

Ramon Urias (Memphis-Mochis) started as designated hitter and batted third.  1-for-5 with one home run, one two-out RBI, one run, and two strikeouts.
Carlos Soto (Peoria-Mochis) entered late in the game as a pinch hitter and batted sixth.  0-for-1 with one strikeout.

Guasave beat Mochis 5-4
LMP Official Site Post Game

Irving Lopez (Memphis-Hermosillo) started at second base and batted second.  2-for-5 with one double, one run, one strikeout, one missed catch error, and assisted in one double play.

Xavier Scruggs (former St. Louis-Mexicali) started at first base and batted fourth.  1-for-4 with one walk and assisted in one double play.
Justin Williams (Memphis-Mexicali) started in left field and batted fifth.  0-for-4 with one intentional walk.
Maikel Cleto (former St. Louis-Mexicali) entered in the seventh and pitched 1.1 innings.  He allowed one hit, no runs, and struck two out.  (p-s:15-10)(g/f:1-0)(ir-s:2-0)

Hermosillo beat Mexicali 3-2 in 10 innings
LMP Official Site Post Game

No Games Scheduled For Monday


Dominican League:

Evan MacLane (former St. Louis-Estrellas) started and pitched 3.1 innings.  He allowed seven hits, three earned runs, one home run, and struck one out.  (g/f:5-1)

Estrellas beat Cibao 9-5
LIDOM Official Site Post Game

Edmundo Sosa (St. Louis-Cibaenas) started at shortstop and batted leadoff.  1-for-4 with one double, two runs, one hit by pitch, and assisted in one double play.
John Nogowski (Memphis-Cibaenas) started at first base and batted fourth.  1-for-2 with one RBI, one run, one sac fly, one hit by pitch, and assisted in one double play.

Cibaenas beat Licey 8-2
LIDOM Official Site Post Game

Monday's Game:
Azucareros (17-11) visits Escogido (17-11) @ 7:15 PM AST


Venezuelan League:

Cesar Valera (former Palm Beach-Caribes) started in left field and batted fifth.  2-for-5 with one strikeout.
Gabriel Lino (former Memphis-Caribes) started at catcher and batted seventh.  2-for-3 with one two-out RBI, two runs, two walks, one strikeout, and one throwing error.

Jose Garcia (former Memphis-Caracas) entered late in the game in right field and batted leadoff.  1-for-2 at the plate.
Wilfredo Tovar (former Memphis-Caracas) started at shortstop and batted third.  2-for-3 with one strikeout.
Miguel Socolovich (former St. Louis-Caracas) entered in the ninth and pitched one inning.  He allowed one hit, no runs, and threw one wild pitch.  (p-s:21-12)(g/f:2-1)

Caribes beat Caracas 11-2
LVBP Official Site Post Game

Wilfred Vivas (former GCL-Magallanes) entered late in the game as a pinch runner.
Ronny Cedeno (former MLB signing-Magallanes) started at second base and batted seventh.  0-for-3 with one walk and assisted in one double pla.
Hector Garcia (former Johnson City-Magallanes) started at third base and batted ninth.  1-for-3 with one run and one strikeout.
Jorge Rondon (former St. Louis-Magallanes) entered in the fifth and pitched one inning.  He allowed four hits, three earned runs, one walk, and threw one wild pitch for the blown save (2) and losing decision (1-1).  (p-s:29-16)(g/f:2-0)

Kender Villegas (former Palm Beach-Margarita) entered in the seventh and pitched one inning.  He allowed no hits or runs for the hold (1).  (p-s:14-8)(g/f:2-1)

Margarita beat Magallanes 4-3
LVBP Official Site Post Game

Kristhiam Linares (former Springfield-La Guaira) entered in the seventh and pitched to one batter.  He allowed no hits or runs for the hold (3).  (p-s:2-2)(g/f:1-0)(ir-s:2-0)

La Guaira beat Zulia 6-4
LVBP Official Site Post Game

Vicente Campos (former MiLB signing-Lara) entered in the eighth and pitched two innings.  He allowed one hit, no runs, threw one wild pitch, and struck one out.  (p-s:19-15)(g/f:4-1)

Aragua beat Lara 3-1
LVBP Official Site Post Game

Monday's Game:
La Guaira (5-6) visits Zulia (8-3) @ 1:00 PM VET


Colmbian League:

Notes:
Video of the triple play Rayder Ascanio (Springfield-Monteria) and Wilmer Alvarado (former Johnson City-Monteria) were apart of: Monteria Official Twitter


Puerto Rican League:

Anthony Garcia (former Memphis-Carolina) started in left field and batted third.  2-for-4 at the plate.

Santurce beat Carolina 2-1 in 10 innings
LBPRC Official Site Post Game

No Games Scheduled For Monday


Nicaraguan League:

Isaac Silva (former Johnson City-Leon) started and pitched five innings.  He allowed two hits, no runs, four walks, threw two wild pitches, and struck six out as Boer beat Leon 5-4: LBPN Official Site

Sunday, November 17, 2019

Cardinals Winter League Notebook 11-17-19: Geddy Guerra Three Six Scoreless Innings For The Win; Brandon Dickson Named To All-World Team; Arturo Reyes Strikes Out Five Over Five & A Third Scoreless Innings



Mexican Pacific League:

Alexis Wilson (Peoria-Culiacan) started at catcher and batted sixth.  1-for-3 with one run, one walk, threw out one base runner, and picked off one runner.

Niko Vasquez (former Springfield-Monterrey) started at shortstop and batted sixth.  0-for-1 with three walks, one strikeout, one throwing error, one missed catch error, and assisted in one double play.

Monterrey beat Culiacan 6-2

Irving Lopez (Springfield-Hermosillo) started at second base and batted ninth.  1-for-4 with one run, grounded into one double play, and assisted in one double play.

Xavier Scruggs (former St. Louis-Mexicali) started at first base and batted fourth.  1-for-4 with one home run, one RBI, one run, two strikeouts, and assisted in two double plays.
Justin Williams (Memphis-Mexicali) started in left field and batted fifth.  0-for-3 with one walk and two strikeouts.

Mexicali beat Hermosillo 6-5

Sunday's Games:
Mazatlan (14-16) visits Jalisco (17-13) for a doubleheader beginning @ 3:15 PM CT
Culiacan (17-14) visits Monterrey (15-16) @ 4:00 PM CT
Guasave (13-18) visits Mochis (15-16) @ 5:00 PM MT
Hermosillo (17-13) visits Mexicali (14-17) @ 4:00 PM PT
Obregon (19-11) visits Navojoa (11-18) @ 5:00 PM MT


Dominican League:

Eliezer Alvarez (former Springfield-Escogdo) entered late in the game in left field and batted second.  0-for-3 with two strikeouts.
Audry Perez (former St. Louis-Escogido) started at catcher and batted ninth.  1-for-3 with one double, one run, and one strikeout.

Estrellas beat Escogido 9-3
LIDOM Official Site Post Game

Edmundo Sosa (St. Louis-Cibaenas) started at shortstop and batted second.  0-for-3 with one sacrifice and assisted in two double plays.
John Nogowski (Memphis-Cibaenas) started at first base and batted third.  0-for-3 and assisted in two double plays.
Francsico Pena (former St. Louis-Cibaenas) started at catcher and batted ninth.  0-for-2 with one walk, two strikeouts, and threw out one base runner.

Azucareros beat Cibaenas 2-1
LIDOM Official Site Post Game

Notes:
Alberto Triunfel (former Springfield-Escogido) was cut from the roster: Escogido Official Twitter

Julio Rodriguez (Springfield-Escogido) is done playing for the season: Escogido Official Twitter

Genesis Cabrera (St. Louis-Licey) talked about how pitching in the LIDOM helped him in the Majors: Licey Official Site

Sunday's Games:
Cibao (15-13) visits Estrellas (8-20) @ 5:00 PM AST
Licey (15-13) visits Cibaenas (12-16) @ 5:00 PM AST


Meridana League:

Notes:
Amaury Cazana (former Memphis-UADY) hit a solo home run but also committed an error that allowed a run to score: Meridana League Official Twitter and Meridana League Official Twitter


Premier 12:

Brandon Dickson (former St. Louis-USA) entered in the ninth and pitched 1.1 innings.  He allowed one hit, two runs (one earned), one walk, and struck three out.  (p-s:26-17)

Efren Navarro (former Memphis-Mexico) started at first base and batted third.  1-for-5 with one RBI and three strikeouts.
Arturo Reyes (former Memphis-Mexico) started and pitched 5.1 innings.  He allowed three hits, one earned run, and struck five out.  (p-s:75-51)

Mexico beat USA 3-2 in 10 innings
WBSC Official Site Post Game

Notes:
Efren Navarro (former Memphis-Mexico) talks after the Gold Medal win: WBSC Official Site

Brandon Dickson (former St. Louis-USA) was named to the All-World Team: WBSC Official Site

Kurt Heyer (former Memphis) pitched for Team USA against Arizona in October: Kurt Heyer Twitter


Venezuelan League:

Nestor Molina (former MiLB signing-Lara) started and pitched five innings.  He allowed five hits, one earned run, one walk, and struck two out for the winning decision (3-0).  (p-s:86-62)(g/f:8-7)

Wilfredo Tovar (former Memphis-Caracas) started at shortstop and batted third.  1-for-4 and assisated in one double play.
Jose Garcia (former Memphis-Caracas) entered late in the game as a pinch hitter and batted eighth.  1-for-1 at the plate.

Lara beat Caracas 9-5
LVBP Official Site Post Game

Cesar Valera (former Palm Beach-Caribes) started at third base and batted fifth.  2-for-3 with one run, one hit by pitch, was picked off, and assisted in one double play.
Gabriel Lino (former Memphis-Caribes) started at catcher and batted seventh.  0-for-2 with one RBI and two walks.

Aragua beat Caribes 2-1
LVBP Official Site Post Game

Ronny Cedeno (former MLB signing-Magallanes) started at second base and batted seventh.  1-for-4 with two two-out RBIs, one run, one strikeout, and one fielding error.
Wilfred Vivas (former GCL-Magallanes) entered late in the game at shortstop and batted seventh.  1-for-2 with one two-out RBI.
Hector Garcia (former Johnson City-Magallanes) started at third base and batted ninth.  1-for-4 with one two-out RBI, one run, one walk, one strikeout, and assisted in one double play.

Johny Celis (former MiLB tryout-Margarita) started as designated hitter and batted seventh.  1-for-3 with one strikeout.

Magallanes beat Margarita 13-1
LVBP Official Site Post Game

Luis Bandes (former Johnson City-La Guaira) entered late in the game as designated hitter and batted sixth.  0-for-1 with one ground into double play.
Kristhiam Linares (former Springfield-La Guaira) entered in the fourth and pitched to two batters.  He allowed one hit, no runs, and threw one wild pitch.  (p-s:6-5)(g/f:0-1)(ir-s:1-1)

Zulia beat La Guaira 6-2
LVBP Official Site Post Game

Notes:
Williams Perez (Springfield free agent-Lara) is dealing with a right foot injury: Lider

Clint Hurdle (former St. Louis) played for La Guaira early in his baseball career: El Emergente

Sunday's Games:
Caribes (4-7) visits Caracas (4-7) @ 1:00 PM VET
Aragua (5-6) visits Lara (8-3) @ 6:00 PM VET
Magallanes (5-6) visits Margarita (5-6) @ 5:00 PM VET
La Guaira (4-6) visits Zulia (8-2) @ 6:00 PM VET


Colombian League:

Notes:
Geddy Guerra (former VSL-Sincelejo) tossed six scoreless innings for the winning decision as Sincelejo beat Monteria 2-0: Sincelejo Official Twitter

Leandro Cedeno (Peoria-Barranquilla Giants) scored one run as Barranquilla Giants beat Barranquilla Gators 6-1: El Universal


Puerto Rican League:

Tyler Herron (former Springfield-Caguas) entered in the seventh and pitched one inning.  He allowed no hits or runs.  (g/f:1-1)

Caguas beat Manati 7-1
LBPRC Official Site Post Game

Hector Hernandez (former Palm Beach-Santurce) entered in the third and pitched 2.2 innings.  He allowed four hits, two earned runs, one walk, and struck four out.  (g/f:1-2)(ir-s:2-0)

Mayaguez beat Santurce 6-1
LBPRC Official Site Post Game

Sunday's Games:
Mayaguez (1-1) visits Manati (0-1) @ 3:45 PM AST
Carolina (1-0) visits Santurce (1-1) @ 6:15 PM AST


Nicaraguan League:

Notes:
Edgard Montiel (former DSL-Chinandega) hit a home run in the eighth as Chinandega beat Boer 12-4: LBPN Official Site

Saturday, November 16, 2019

Cardinals Winter League Notebook 11-16-19: Niko Vasquez Walks & Hits A Two-Run Homer; Cesar Valera Singles, Triples, & Drives In Two Runs; Gabriel Lino Hits A Solo Home Run & Gets Traded

Mexican Pacific League:

Alexis Wilson (Peoria-Culiacan) started at catcher and batted seventh.  1-for-3 at the plate.

Niko Vasauez (former Springfield-Monterrey) started at shortstop and batted sixth.  1-for-3 with one home run, two two-out RBIs, one run, one walk, one strikeout, and assisted in one double play.

Monterrey beat Culiacan 7-0
LMP Official Site Post Game

Irving Lopez (Springfield-Hermosillo) started at second base and batted ninth.  1-for-4 with one strikeout.

Xavier Scruggs (former St. Louis-Mexicali) started at first base and batted fourth.  2-for-3 with one double, one RBI, one run, one strikeout, and one caught stealing/pickoff.
Justin Williams (Memphis-Mexicali) started in left field and batted fifth.  1-for-3 with one double, one RBI, one run, one walk, and one strikeout.
Maikel Cleto (former St. Louis-Mexicali) entered in the ninth and pitched one inning.  He allowed no hits or runs, and struck three out.  (p-s:14-10)

Mexicali beat Hermosillo 7-3
LMP Official Site Post Game

Saturday's Games:
Culiacan (17-13) visits Monterrey (14-16) @ 4:00 PM CT
Mazatlan (14-16) visits Jalisco (17-13) @ 5:15 PM CT
Guasave (12-18) visits Mochis (15-15) @ 6:00 PM MT
Hermosillo (17-12) visits Mexicali (13-17) @ 6:00 PM PT
Obregon (19-11) visits Navojoa (11-18) @ 7:30 PM MT


Dominican League:

Edmundo Sosa (St. Louis-Cibaenas) started at shortstop and batted second.  1-for-4 with one strikeout.
John Nogowski (Memphis-Cibaenas) started at first base and batted third.  0-for-3 with one walk, one strikeout, and assisted in one double play.
Francisco Pena (former St. Louis-Cibaenas) started at catcher and batted ninth.  0-for-3 at the plate.
Hunter Cervenak (former Memphis-Cibaenas) entered in the fourth and pitched to two batters.  He allowed no hits or runs, and struck one out.  (g/f:1-0)(ir-s:3-1)

Azucareros beat Cibaenas 5-0
LIDOM Official Site Post Game

Saturday's Games:
Estrellas (7-20) visits Escogido (17-10) @ 2:30 PM AST
Licey (14-13) visits Cibao (15-12) @ 7:00 PM AST
Cibaenas (12-15) visits Azucareros (16-11) @ 7:30 PM AST


Premier 12:

Sunday's Games:
USA (2-3) visits Mexico (3-2) @ 12:06 PM
South Korean (3-1) visits Japan (3-1) @ 7:03 PM


Venezuelan League:

Vicente Campos (former MiLB signing-Lara) entered in the seventh and pitched 1.1 innings.  He allowed one hit and no runs for the hold (4).  (p-s:16-11)(g/f:2-1)(ir-s:2-0)
Pedro Rodriguez (former MiLB signing-Lara) entered in the ninth and pitched one inning.  He allowed no hits or runs, and struck one out for the save (4).  (p-s:15-9)(g/f:2-0)

Wilfredo Tovar (former Memphis-Caracas) started at shortstop and batted second.  2-for-4 with one double, one two-out RBI, and one strikeout.
Jose Garcia (former Memphis-Caracas) entered late in the game as a pinch hitter and batted ninth.  0-for-1 with one strikeout.

Lara beat Caracas 5-2
LVBP Official Site Post Game

Cesar Valera (former Palm Beach-Caribes) started at shortstop and batted fifth.  2-for-4 with one triple, two RBIs (one w/two-outs), one run, one hit by pitch, one strikeout, and assisted in one double play.

Gabriel Lino (former Memphis-Aragua) entered late in the game at catcher and batted fourth.  1-for-1 with one home run, one RBI, and one run.
Harold Arauz (former Memphis-Aragua) started and pitched to eight batters.  He allowed five hits, four earned runs, hit two batters, and struck one out for the losing decision (0-2).  (p-s:22-12)

Caribes beat Aragua 9-3
LVBP Official Site Post Game

Hector Garcia (former Johnson City-Magallanes) started at third base and batted second.  0-for-3 with two strikeouts and assisted in one double play.
Ronny Cedeno (former MLB signing-Magallanes) started as designated hitter and batted sixth.  1-for-5 with one run and one strikeout.
Wilfredo Vivas (former GCL-Magallanes) entered late in the game at shortstop and batted eighth.  One run and one walk.

Johny Celis (former MiLB tryout-Margarita) entered late in the game at first base and batted fifth.  One hit by pitch at the plate.
Kender Villegas (former Palm beach-Margarita) entered in the sixth and pitched one inning.  He allowed three hits, two earned runs, one walk, threw one wild pitch, and struck one out for the blown save (1).  (p-s:27-15)(g/f:1-0)

Margarita beat Magallanes 5-4
LVBP Official Site Post Game

Notes:
Aragua traded Gabriel Lino (former Memphis) to Caribes: LVBP Official Site

Williams Perez (Springfield free agent-Lara) may join Lara next week: LVBP Official Site

Venezulan prospects have had their bonuses suspended under the MLB ban: El Emergente

Saturday's Games:
Lara (7-3) visits Caracas (4-6) @ 2:00 PM VET
Caribes (4-6) visits Aragua (4-6) @ 4:00 PM VET
Magallanes (4-6) visits Margarita (5-5) @ 6:00 PM VET
La Guaira (4-5) visits Zulia (7-2) @ 6:00 PM VET


Colombian League:

Notes:
Pedro Echemendia (former Memphis-Monteria) earned the win as Monteria beat Sincelejo 4-2: LBPCol Twitter

Rayder Ascanio (Springfield-Monteria) helped turn a triple play: LBPCol Twitter

Starlin Rodriguez (former Springfield-Sincelejo) scored one run and Pedro Echemendia (former Memphis-Monteria) exited the game with a 4-2 lead: LBPCol Twitter

Wilmer Alvarado (former Johnson City-Monteria) drove in one run on a sacrifice: LBPCol Twitter

Leandro Cedeno (Peoria-Barranquilla) drove in one run the only run for Barranquilla Giants as they lost to Barranquilla Gators 2-1: LBPCol Twitter


Puerto Rican League:

Ivan Maldonado (former MiLB tryout-Caguas) started and pitched four innings.  He allowed five hits, two earned runs, one home run, and struck one out for the losing decision (0-1).  (g/f:2-5)

Anthony Garcia (former Memphis-Carolina) started as designated hitter and batted third.  2-for-3 with one double and one run.

Carolina beat Caguas 2-0
LBPRC Official Site Post Game

Saturday's Games:
Manati (0-0) visits Caguas (0-1) @ 6:15 PM AST
Santurce (1-0) visits Mayaguez (0-1) @ 9:15 PM AST


Nicaraguan League:

Notes:
Fidencio Flores (former GCL) continues to demand an increase in salary up to $3,000.  Boer could not pay so they offered him to Leon and they also can not pay: Miguel Angel Espinoz Twitter and Miguel Angel Espinoz Twitter