Thursday, November 30, 2017

Cardinals Winter League Notebook 11-30-17: Edgard Montiel Singles, Doubles, & Drives In Two Runs; Rangel Ravelo Collects Two Singles & Two RBIs; Raul Valdes Strikes Out 11 & Allows Three Runs Over Nine-Inning Complete Game Win

Edgard Montiel - Tigres de Chinandega


Mexican Pacific League:

Efren Navarro (former Memphis-Hermosillo) started in right field and batted third.  1-for-4 with one walk and three strikeouts.
Allen Cordoba (former Johnson City-Hermosillo) started in left field and batted sixth.  1-for-4 with one strikeout.
Luis Garcia (former New Haven-Hermosillo) entered late in the game at first base and batted eighth.  0-for-1 with one RBI, one sac fly, and assisted in two double plays.

Jesus Cruz (State College-Jalisco) entered in the sixth and pitched to two batters.  He allowed no hits or runs for the winning decision (4-1).  (p-s:4-3)(g/f:0-2)(ir-s:3-1)
Josh Zeid (Memphis free agent-Jalisco) entered in the seventh and pitched to four batters.  He allowed two hits and no runs for the hold (2).  (p-s:17-11)(g/f:1-1)
Robert Stock (former Palm Beach-Jalisco) entered in the ninth and pitched one inning.  He allowed one hit, no runs, hit one batter, and struck two out for the save (9).  (p-s:20-13)(g/f:1-0)

Jalisco beat Hermosillo 3-1
LMP Official Site Post Game

Randy Arozarena (Springfield-Navojoa) started in centerfield and moved to right, batting leadoff. 0-for-4 with one run and one walk.

Obregon beat Navojoa 4-3
LMP Official Site Post Game

Notes:
Alexis Wilson (State College-Culiacan) was activated by Culiacan: LMP Official Site

Thursday's Games:
Hermosillo (24-19) visits Jalisco (22-21) @ 7:15 PM CT
Navojoa (21-22) visits Obregon (18-25) @ 7:10 PM MST
Mexicali (22-21) visits Mochis (16-27) @ 7:30 PM MT
Mazatlan (26-17) visits Culiacan (23-20) @ 7:35 PM MT


Venezuelan League:

Rafael Ortega (former Memphis-Caribes) started in centerfield and batted leadoff.  1-for-4 with one walk and one strikeout.
Cesar Valera (former Palm Beach-Caribes) started at shortstop and batted ninth. 1-for-3 with one double, one RBI, one sac fly, and assisted in one double play.
Roberto Canache (former Johnson City-Caribes) entered in the seventh and pitched 1.1 innings.  He allowed one hit, no runs, and struck two out.  (p-s:23-16)(g/f:1-1)(ir-s:1-0)

Ildemaro Vargas (former Springfield-Lara) started at second base and batted leadoff. 2-for-4 with one RBI, two runs, two walks, one fielding error, and assisted in one double play.
Rangel Ravelo (Memphis-Lara) started at first base and batted fourth.  2-for-5 with two RBIs and three runs.

Lara beat Caribes 21-4
LVBP Official Site Post Game

Wilfredo Tovar (Memphis-Caracas) started at second base and batted second.  0-for-4 at the plate.

Margarita beat Caracas 3-1
LVBP Official Site Post Game

Ronny Cedeno (former St. Louis-Magallanes) started at second base and batted second.  0-for-1 with two walks and one strikeout.
Rayder Ascanio (Palm  Beach-Magallanes) started at shortstop and batted ninth.  0-for-3 with one strikeout.
Jorge Rondon (former St. Louis-Magallanes) entered in the eighth and pitched one inning.  He allowed one hit, no runs, and one walk.  (p-s:13-7)(g/f:2-0)

Zulia beat Magallanes 8-0
LVBP Official Site Post Game

Notes:
Jose 'Cafecito' Martinez (St. Louis-La Guaira) may only miss a week with his groin injury.  St. Louis has not limited his playing time yet: LVBP Official Site

Lara traded Gabriel Lino (Memphis free agent) to Margarita: Margarita Official Site

Thursday's Games:
Caribes (18-25) visits Zulia (21-20) @ 7:00 PM VET
Magallanes (24-19) visits Caracas (26-17) @ 7:00 PM VET
La Guaira (13-20) visits Lara (15-17) @ 7:00 PM VET


Venezuelan Parallel League:

Thursday's Games:
Margarita-Aragua (17-8-5) visits Magallanes (8-21-1) @ 9:00 AM VET
Philadelphia (9-18-6) visits Lara (16-13-3) for a doubleheader beginning @ 9:30 AM VET
La Guaira (12-13-4) visits Boston (20-9-3) @ 11:00 AM VET


Dominican League:

Audry Perez (former St. Louis-Estrellas) started at catcher and batted eighth.  2-for-4 with one RBI, one throwing error, and allowed two stolen bases.

Donovan Solano (former Memphis-Licey) started at third base and moved to shortstop, batting seventh. 0-for-4 with one strikeout and one fielding error.

Licey beat Estrellas 9-2

Raul Valdes (former St. Louis-Azucareros) started and pitched nine innings.  He allowed seven hits, three runs (two earned), one home run, one walk, and struck 11 out for the winning decision (1-4).  (g/f:4-7)

Azucareros beat Cibaenas 9-3

Eliezer Alvarez (former Springfield-Escogido) started at second base and batted ninth.  0-for-1 with three walks, was picked off, and assisted in two double plays.

Cibao beat Escogido 7-5

Notes:
Tommy Pham (St. Louis-Escogido) had to travel back to St. Louis for a physical before joining Escogido: La Manada Roja Twitter

Thursday's Game:
Cibao (20-14) visits Estrellas (7:3) PM AST


Nicaraguan League:

Edgard Montiel (former DSL-Chinandega) started as designated hitter and batted fourth.  2-for-5 with one double, two RBIs, and one run.
Curt Smith (former Springfield-Chinandega) started in right field and batted sixth. 2-for-4 with one run and one sacrifice.

Chinandega beat Boer 8-5
LBPN Official Site Post Game

No Games Scheduled For Thursday


U-23 World Cup:

Dariel Gomez (GCL-Dominican Republic) started as designated hitter and batted sixth.  2-for-2 with one RBI and two runs.
Julio Rodriguez (Johnson City-Dominican Republic) started at catcher and batted eighth.  0-for-4 at the plate.

Dominican Republic beat Honduras 10-0

Yariel Gonzalez (State College-Puerto Rico) started at first base and batted sixth.  2-for-3 with one RBI and one run.
Delvin Perez (Johnson City-Puerto Rico) started at shortstop and batted ninth.  0-for-3 with two runs.
Ricardo Bautista (State College-Puerto Rico) entered late in the game as a pinch hitter and batted ninth.  0-for-1 at the plate.

Puerto Rico beat Colombia 10-0

Edmundo Sosa (Palm Beach-Panama) started at second base and batted fourth. 1-for-5 with one double and one run.

Panama beat Mexico 6-3

Thursday's Games:
Colombia (3-3) visits Honduras (2-4) @ 10:00 AM
Costa Rica (1-5) Brazil (3-3) @ 10:00 AM
Peru (0-6) visits Argentina (1-5) @ 2:00 PM
Cuba (3-3) visits Dominican Republic (5-2) @ 2:00 PM
Mexico (5-1) visits Venezuela (5-1) @ 2:00 PM
Puerto Rico (4-2) visits Panama (4-1) @ 7:00 PM

Wednesday, November 29, 2017

Cardinals Winter League Notebook 11-29-17: Mike Mayers Strikes Out Seven & Allows One Run Over Five Innings For The Win; Miguel Socolovich Strikes Out Two Of Three Batters; Robert Stock Strikes Out One Over One Hitless/Scoreless Inning



Mexican Pacific League:

Efren Navarro (former Memphis-Hermosillo) started in right field and batted third.  1-for-4 with one run and grounded into one double play.
Allen Cordoba (former Johnson City-Hermosillo) started in left field and batted sixth.  1-for-4 with two strikeouts and one outfield assist.

Josh Zeid (Memphis free agent-Jalisco) entered in the seventh and pitched to one batter.  He allowed no hits or runs for the hold (1).  (p-s:3-3)(g/f:0-1)(ir-s:1-0)
Robert Stock (former Palm Beach-Jalisco) entered in the ninth and pitched one inning.  He allowed no hits or runs, and struck one out.  (p-s:15-8)(g/f:2-0)

Jalisco beat Hermosillo 9-4
LMP Official Site Post Game

Randy Arozarena (Springfield-Navojoa) started in centerfield and batted leadoff.  2-for-3 with one run, one walk, one hit by pitch, and one caught stealing.

Obregon beat Navojoa 5-3
LMP Official Site Post Game

Notes:
Niko Vasquez (former Springfield-Obregon) and Maikel Cleto (former St. Louis-Mochis) were both deactivated by their respective teams: LMP Official Site

Wednesday's Games:
Hermosillo (24-18) visits Jalisco (21-21) @ 7:15 PM CT
Navojoa (21-21) visits Obregon (17-25) @ 7:10 PM MST
Mexicali (21-21) visits Mochis (16-26) @ 7:30 PM MT
Mazatlan (26-16) visits Culiacan (22-20) @ 7:35 PM MT


Venezuelan League:

Rafael Ortega (former Memphis-Caribes) started in centerfield and batted leadoff.  0-for-4 with one strikeout.
Cesar Valera (former Palm Beach-Caribes) started at second base and batted seventh.  1-for-3 with one double, one sacrifice, grounded into one double play, and assisted in one double play.

Aragua beat Caribes 3-2
LVBP Official Site Post Game

Wilfredo Tovar (Memphis-Caracas) started at second base and batted second.  1-for-5 with one run and assisted in one double play.
Miguel Socolovich (St. Louis free agent-Caracas) entered in the eighth and pitched one inning.  He allowed no hits or runs, and struck two out.  (p-s:16-10)

Breyvic Valera (St. Louis-Margarita) started at second base and batted second.  0-for-4 with one ground into double play and assisted in four double plays.
Eduardo Sanchez (former St. Louis-Margarita) entered in the eighth and pitched one inning.  He allowed one hit, one earned run, one home run, two walks, and struck one out.  (p-s:22-10)(g/f:1-0)

Caracas beat Margarita 6-1
LVBP Official Site Post Game

Jose Martinez (former Springfield-Magallanes) started as designated hitter and batted second.  0-for-3 with one ground into double play.
Ronny Cedeno (former St. Louis-Magallanes) started at third base and batted fifth.  0-for-4 with one strikeout, grounded into one double play, and was picked off.
Rayder Ascanio (Palm Beach-Magallanes) started at shortstop and batted eighth.  1-for-2 with one sacrifice.

Magallanes beat Zulia 2-1
LVBP Official Site Post Game

Notes:
Ildemaro Vargas (former Springfield-Lara) remains the same since he first joined Lara: LVBP Official Site

Jose 'Cafecito' Martinez (St. Louis-La Guaira) was removed from the La Guaira active roster: El Emergente

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

Wednesday's Games:
Caribes (18-24) visits Lara (20-19) @ 7:00 PM VET
Caracas (26-16) visits Margarita (15-26) @ 7:00 PM VET
Magallanes (24-18) visits Zulia (20-20) @ 7:00 PM VET
Aragua (23-17) visits La Guaira (17-23) @ 7:00 PM VET


Venezuelan Parallel League:

Anderson Gerdel (former Palm Beach-La Guaira) entered in the eighth and pitched one inning.  He allowed no hits or runs.

La Guaira beat Philadelphia 6-1

Carlos Talavera (Johnson City-Margarita/Aragua) started in centerfield and batted fifth.  0-for-2 with two walks and two strikeouts.

Margarita-Aragua beat Boston 7-0

Wednesday's Games:
La Guaira (12-13-4) visits Magallanes (8-21-1) @ 9:00 AM VET
Margarita-Aragua (17-8-4) visits Philadelphia (9-18-5) @ 10:00 AM VET


Dominican League:

Luis Cruz (former Memphis-Azucareros) entered late in the game at catcher.

Eliezer Alvarez (former Springfield-Escogido) entered late in the game as a pinch runner.
Mike Mayers (Memphis-Escogido) started and pitched five innings.  He allowed one hit, one earned run, one walk, hit one batter, and struck seven out for the winning decision (2-1).  (g/f:1-6)

Escogido beat Azucareros 6-1
LIDOM Official Site Post Game

Alberto Rosario (St. Louis free agent-Estrellas) started at catcher and batted eighth.  0-for-2 with one hit by pitch and allowed two stolen bases.

Estrellas beat Cibao 3-2 in 11 innings
LIDOM Official Site Post Game

Notes:
Donovan Solano (former Memphis-Licey) collected two hits in his first game in the Parallel League as Licey beat Escogido 8-4: Licey Official Site

Magneuris Sierra (St. Louis-Azucareros) was removed from the Azucareros active roster: Azucareros Official Twitter

Wednesday's Games:
Estrellas (19-13) visits Licey (16-18) @ 7:15 PM AST
Cibaenas (19-14) visits Azucareros (10-17) @ 7:30 PM AST
Escogido (12-15) visits Cibao (16-10) @ 7:30 PM AST


Nicaraguan League:

Edgard Montiel (former DSL-Chinandega) started at first base and batted fourth.  1-for-4 at the plate.
Curt Smith (former Springfield-Chinandega) started as designated hitter and batted sixth.  0-for-2 with one walk.

Boer beat Chinandega 1-0
LBPN Official Site Post Game

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


U-23 World Cup:

Stats:
Yariel Gonzalez (State College-Puerto Rico) has played in four games going 8-for-17 (.471) with three doubles, one home run, five RBIs, 14 total bases, three runs, two walks, one strikeout, .526 OBP, .824 SLG, and 1.350 OPS.
Julio Rodriguez (Johnson City-Dominican Republic) has played in four games going 5-for-11 (.455) with one double, two RBIs, six total bases, one run, one walk, .500 OBP, .545 SLG, and 1.045 OPS.
Dariel Gomez (GCL-Dominican Republic) has played in five games going 5-for-13 (.385) with three RBIs, five total bases, five runs, seven walks, one sac fly, three strikeouts, .571 OBP, .385 SLG, and .956 OPS.
Edmundo Sosa (Palm Beach-Panama) has played in five games going 6-for-22 (.333) with three doubles, one home run, five RBIs, 12 total bases, eight runs, one walk, three strikeouts, grounded into one double play, .333 OBP, .545 SLG, and .879 OPS.
Delvin Perez (Johnson City-Puerto Rico) has played in five games going 2-for-12 (.167) with one RBI, two total bases, three runs, one walk, three strikeouts, and grounded into one double play, .286 OBP, .167 SLG, and .452 OPS.
Ricardo Bautista (State College-Puerto Rico) has played in four games going 1-for-9 (.111) with one total base, one run, one walk, two strikeouts, .200 OBP, .111 SLG, and .311 OPS.

Wednesday's Games:
Argentina (0-5) visits Hondorus (2-3) @ 10:00 AM
Colombia (2-3) visits Costa Rica (1-4) @ 10:00 AM
Peru (0-5) visits Brazil (2-3) @ 2:00 PM
Mexico (4-1) visits Puerto Rico (4-1) @ 2:00 PM
Dominican Republic (4-1) visits Venezuela (4-1) @ 2:00 PM
Cuba (3-2) visits Panama (4-1) @ 7:00 PM

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

Monday, November 27, 2017

Cardinals Winter League Notebook 11-27-17: Yariel Gonzalez Collects Three Doubles & Three RBIs; Ronny Cedeno Doubles & Drives In Two Runs; Rangel Ravelo Singles & Knocks In Two Runs



Mexican Pacific League:

Maikel Cleto (former St. Louis-Mochis) entered in the ninth and pitched to six batters.  He allowed two hits, one earned run, one intentional walk, hit one batter, and struck one out for the losing decision (1-3).  (p-s:29-15)(g/f:0-1)

Efren Navarro (former Memphis-Hermosillo) started in right field and moved to first base, batting third.  1-for-3 with two walks (one intentional) and two strikeouts.
Allen Cordoba (former Johnson City-Hermosillo) started in left field and batted sixth.  1-for-4 with one strikeout.

Hermosillo beat Mochis 5-4
LMP Official Site Post Game

Randy Arozarena (Springfield-Navojoa) started in left field and batted leadoff.  0-for-2 with two hit by pitches and one stolen base.

Culiacan beat Navojoa 8-0
LMP Official Site Post Game

No Games Scheduled For Monday


Venezuelan League:

Ildemaro Vargas (former Springfield-Lara) started at second base and batted leadoff.  2-for-5 with one RBI, one run, one stolen base, one strikeout, one caught stealing, and assisted in three double plays.
Rangel Ravelo (Memphis-Lara) started at first base and batted fourth.  1-for-5 with two RBIs and two strikeouts.

Wilfredo Tovar (Memphis-Caracas) started at shortstop and batted second.  3-for-4 with one caught stealing and assisted in one double play.

Lara beat Caracas 9-3
LVBP Official Site Post Game

Breyvic Valera (St. Louis-Margarita) started as designated hitter and batted second.  1-for-2 with one walk.
Imeldo Diaz (Johnson City-Margarita) started at second base and moved to shortstop, batting seventh.  0-for-3 with two strikeouts and assisted in two double plays.
Eduardo Sanchez (former St. Louis-Margarita) entered in the sixth and pitched one inning.  He allowed no hits or runs, and struck two out.  (p-s:14-9)(g/f:0-1)
Kender Villegas (former Palm Beach-Margarita) entered in the seventh and pitched one inning.  He allowed one hit and no runs.  (p-s:15-8)(g/f:1-1)

Ronny Cedeno (former St. Louis-Magallanes) started as designated hitter and batted second.  1-for-4 with one double, two RBIs, one run, and one strikeout.
Jose Martinez (former Springfield-Magallanes) started at third base and batted seventh.  0-for-3 with one run and one walk.
Rayder Ascanio (Palm Beach-Magallanes) started at shortstop and batted eighth.  1-for-4 with one run, one strikeout, and assisted in one double play.
Pedro Rodriguez (former MiLB signing-Magallanes) entered in the ninth and pitched one inning.  He allowed no hits or runs, one walk, and struck one out.  (p-s:21-11)(g/f:1-1)

Magallanes beat Margarita 5-0
LVBP Official Site Post Game

Rafael Ortega (former Memphis-Caribes) started in centerfield and batted leadoff.  1-for-4 with two runs and one walk.
Cesar Valera (former Palm Beach-Caribes) started at second base and batted eighth.  1-for-2 with one RBI, one sac fly, and one hut by pitch.

Zulia beat Caribes 8-7
LVBP Official Site Post Game

Monday's Game:
Lara (19-19) visits La Guaira (17-22) @ 7:00 PM VET


Venezuelan Parallel League:

Monday's Games:
Margarita-Aragua (15-8-4) visits La Guaira (11-12-4) @ 9:00 AM VET
Boston (20-7-3) visits Lara (14-13-3) @ 11:00 AM VET
Magallanes (8-19-1) visits Philadelphia (8-17-5) @ 11:00 AM VET


Dominican League:

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

Licey beat Escogido 5-4
LIDOM Official Site Post Game

Angel Castro (former Memphis-Cibaenas) started and pitched 4.2 innings. He allowed six hits, six runs (five earned), one home run, three walks,hit one batter, and struck five out for the losing decision (1-4).  (g/f:5-1)

Alberto Rosario (St. Louis free agent-Estrellas) started at catcher and batted eighth.  0-for-3 with one walk, one strikeout, and allowed one stolen base.
Ramon Santos (Palm Beach-Estrellas) entered in the eighth and pitched to one batter.  He allowed no hits or runs.  (g/f:1-0)

Estrellas beat Cibaenas 8-0
LIDOM Official Site Post Game

Luis Cruz (former Memphis-Azucareros) entered late in the game at catcher.
Eugenio Velez (former Memphis-Azucareros) entered late in the game as a pinch hitter and batted eighth.  0-for-1 at the plate.

Cibao beat Azucareros 7-4
LIDOM Official Site Post Game

Monday's Games:
Cibaenas (18-13) visits Escogido (14-18) @ 7:15 PM AST
Azucareros (11-21) visits Estrellas (17-13) @ 7:30 PM AST


Nicaraguan League:

Curt Smith (former Springfield-Chinandega) started as designated hitter and batted fourth.  1-for-4 at the plate.
Edgard Montiel (former DSL-Chinandega) started at third base and batted sixth.  0-for-3 with one walk.

Boer beat Chinandega 3-1
LBPN Official Site Post Game

No Games Scheduled For Monday


Colombian League:

Dewin Perez (Peoria-Barranquilla) earned the win as Barranquilla beat Monteria 10-6: El Meridiano

No Games Scheduled For Monday


Asia Winter Baseball League:

Clayton Mortensen (former St. Louis-WBSC) entered in the eighth and pitched one inning.  He allowed one hit and no runs.

WBSC beat NPB West 12-4


U-23 World Cup:

Delvin Perez (Johnson City-Puerto Rico) entered late in the game at shortstop and batted second.  1-for-2 with one RBI and one run.
Yariel Gonzalez (State College-Puerto Rico) started at first base and batted sixth.  3-for-5 with three doubles and three RBIs.
Ricardo Bautista (State College-Puerto Rico) started in right field and batted eighth.  1-for-4 with one run.

Puerto Rico beat Argentina 9-0
Primera Hora Post Game

Dariel Gomez (GCL-Dominican Republic) started at first base and batted eighth.  1-for-4 at the plate.

Edmundo Sosa (Palm Beach-Panama) started at second base and batted fourth.  0-for-5 at the plate.

Dominican Republic beat Panama 5-4
Panama American Post Game


Nippon Professional Baseball:

Notes:
Rakuten re-signed Carlos Peguero (former Memphis-Rakuten) for 2018 season: Rakuten Official Site


Arizona Fall League:

Andrew Knizner (Springfield-Surprise) is on the rise in Baseball America's 2017 AFL Top Prospects: Baseball America

Sunday, November 26, 2017

Cardinals Winter League Notebook 11-26-17: Edmundo Sosa Singles, Doubles Twice, Homers, & Drives In Four Runs; Miguel Socolovich Strikes Out Two Over Two Hitless/Scoreless Innings; Ronny Cedeno Singles Twice & Drives In Two Runs



Mexican Pacific League:

Maikel Cleto (former St. Louis-Mochis) entered in the ninth and pitched one inning.  He allowed two hits, one earned run, and one walk.  (p-s:23-14)(g/f:0-1)

Efren Navarro (former Memphis Hermosillo) started in right field and batted third.  0-for-2 with two walks, one strikeout, and one outfield assist.
Allen Cordoba (former Johnson City-Hermosillo) started in left field and batted sixth. 1-for-3 with one run and one sacrifice.

Mochis beat Hermosillo 7-2
LMP Official Site Post Game

Josh Zeid (Memphis free agent-Jalisco) entered in the eighth and pitched to five batters.  He allowed two hits, three earned runs, one walk, threw one wild pitch, and struck two out for the blown save (1) and losing decision (1-1).  (p-s:18-12)

Mazatlan beat Jalisco 4-3
LMP Official Site Post Game

Randy Arozarena (Springfield-Navojoa) started in centerfield and moved to left, batting leadoff.  0-for-4 with two strikeouts.

Navojoa beat Culiacan 4-3
LMP Official Site Post Game

Sunday's Games:
Obregon (15-25) visits Mexicali (20-20) @ 3:00 PM PT
Mochis (16-24) visits Hermosillo (23-17) @ 5:00 PM MST
Culiacan (21-19) visits Navojoa (18-17) @ 5:00 PM MST
Jalisco (19-16) visits Mazatlan (20-15) @ 6:00 PM MT


Venezuelan League:

Breyvic Valera (St. Louis-Margarita) started at second base and batted second.  2-for-5 with one RBI and assisted in three double plays.
Imeldo Diaz (Johnson City-Margarita) started at third base and batted sixth.  1-for-5 with one two-out RBI, one strikeout, one fielding error, and assisted in one double play.
Kender Villegas (former Palm Beach-Margarita) entered in the fifth and pitched 1.1 innings.  He allowed no hits or runs, one walk, and struck one out.  (p-s:18-9)(g/f:2-0)(ir-s:2-0)

Ronny Cedeno (former St. Louis-Magallanes) started at second base and batted second.  2-for-5 with two RBIs and one run.
Jose Martinez (former Springfield-Magallanes) started at third base and batted eighth.  1-for-4 with one RBI, one run, and grounded into two double plays.
Rayder Ascanio (Palm Beach-Magallanes) started at shortstop and batted ninth.  0-for-3 with one walk and one strikeout.

Magallanes beat Margarita 8-7
LVBP Official Site Post Game

Anthony Garcia (Memphis free agent-Caracas) started in left field and batted eighth.  0-for-3 with one strikeout.
Wilfredo Tovar (Memphis-Caracas) started at shortstop and batted ninth.  0-for-2 with one run, one walk, and one strikeout.
Miguel Socolovich (St. Louis free agent-Caracas) entered in the seventh and pitched two innings.  He allowed no hits or runs, and struck two out.  (p-s:26-20)(g/f:2-1)

Aragua beat Caracas 5-2
LVBP Official Site Post Game

Rafael Ortega (former Memphis-Caribes) started in centerfield and batted leadoff. 2-for-3 with one run, one walk, one hit by pitch, and one outfield assist.
Cesar Valera (former Palm Beach-Caribes) started at second base and batted eighth. 2-for-4 with one double and one run.

Caribes beat Zulia 8-7
LVBP Official Site Post Game

Ildemaro Vargas (former Springfield-Lara) started at second base and batted leadoff.  1-for-4 with one run, one stolen base, and assisted in two double plays.
Rangel Ravelo (Memphis-Lara) started at first base and batted third.  2-for-4 with two doubles, one RBI, one run, one sac fly, and assisted in two double plays.

La Guaira beat Lara 8-6
LVBP Official Site Post Game

Notes:
Roberto Canache (former Johnson City-Caribes) was activated by Caribes after several weeks on the disabled list: LVBP Official Site

Sunday's Games:
Lara (18-19) visits Caracas (25-15) @ 4:00 PM VET
Margarita (15-24) visits Magallanes (22-18) @ 5:00 PM VET
Zulia (19-19) visits Caribes (18-22) @ 6:00 PM VET
La Guaira (16-22) visits Aragua (22-16) @ 7:00 PM VET


Venezuelan Parallel League:

Stats:
Carlos Talavera (Johnson City-Margarita/Aragua) has played in 14 games going 14-for-48 (.292) with two doubles, three triples, one home run, four RBIs, 25 total bases, ten runs, 12 walks, one hit by pitch, one sacrifice, one stolen base, ten strikeouts, one caught stealing, .443 OBP, and .521 SLG.

Jose Gomez (former Johnson City-La Guaira) has made nine appearances (four starts) posting a 0-1 record, 3.00 ERA, and 1.46 WHIP, and one save.  He's allowed 28 hits, nine runs (eight earned), three home runs, seven walks, hit three batters, thrown one wild pitch, and struck 19 out over 24 innings.
Eduardo Sanchez (former St. Louis-Margarita/Aragua) has made three relief appearances posting a 0-0 record, 3.00 ERA, and 1.00 WHIP.  He's allowed two hits, two runs (one earned), one walk, and thrown one wild pitch over three innings.

No Games Scheduled For Sunday


Dominican League:

Alberto Rosario (St. Louis free agent-Estrellas) started at catcher and batted ninth.  1-for-3 with one double, one two-out RBI, one passed ball, and threw out one base runner.
Evan MacLane (former St. Louis-Estrellas) started and pitched 2.2 innings. He allowed six hits, no runs, and one walk.  (g/f:5-1)

Magneuris Sierra (St. Louis-Azucareros) started in centerfield and batted ninth.  1-for-4 with two strikeouts.

Azucareros beat Estrellas 7-3

Eliezer Alvarez (former Springfield-Escogido) entered late in the game as a pinch hitter and batted leadoff.  0-for-1 at the plate.
Nick Additon (former Memphis-Escogido) started and pitched 2.2 innings.  He allowed six hits, four runs (one earned), one walk, struck two out, and picked one runner off.  (g/f:4-1)

Cibaenas beat Escogido 5-1

Notes:
Donovan Solano (former Memphis-Licey) has been added to the Licey roster: Licey Official Site

Sunday's Games:
Licey (11-16) visits Escogido (12-15) @ 4:00 PM AST
Cibaenas (14-12) visits Estrellas (16-9) @ 5:00 PM AST
Azucareros (10-17) visits Cibao (16-10) @ 5:00 PM AST


Nicaraguan League:

Curt Smith (former Springfield-Chinandega) started as designated hitter and batted fourth.  0-for-3 with one walk.
Edgard Montiel (former DSL-Chinandega) started at first base and batted sixth.  2-for-3 with one double, one RBI, one walk, lined into one double play.

Rivas beat Chinandega 8-2
LBPN Official Site Post Game

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


U-23 World Cup:

Yariel Gonzalez (State College-Puerto Rico) scored the game's first run: Puerto Rico Twitter

Venezuela beat Puerto Rico 3-1: El Nuevo Dia

Edmundo Sosa (Palm Beach-Panama) went 4-for-4 with two doubles, one home run, and four RBIs as Panama beat Coasta Rica 29-0: Panama Twitter and Panama Twitter and Panama American and TV Max Deportes and La Prensa

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

Friday, November 24, 2017

Cardinals Winter League Notebook 11-24-17: Jackson Solarte Helps Colombia Win Gold & Yonathan Sivira Helps Venezuela Claim Bronze In 2017 Bolivarian Games; Cesar Valera Hits A Solo Home Run; Niko Vasquez Singles, Doubles, Walks, & Drives In One Run



Mexican Pacific League:

Maikel Cleto (former St. Louis-Mochis) entered in the eighth and pitched 1.1 innings.  He allowed one hit, no runs, and struck one out for the save (8). (p-s:15-12)(g/f:0-1)(ir-s:2-0)

Niko Vasquez (former Springfield-Obregon) started at shortstop and batted eighth.  2-for-2 with one double, one two-out RBI, one run, one walk, and assisted in two double plays.

Mochis beat Obregon 5-4
LMP Official Site Post Game

Efren Navarro (former Memphis-Hermosillo) started in right field and batted third.  1-for-4 with one run, one walk, and grounded into one double play.
Luis Garcia (former New Haven-Hermosillo) entered late in the game as a designated hitter and batted fourth.  0-for-2 with two strikeouts.
Allen Cordoba (former Johnson City-Hermosillo) started in left field and batted sixth.  1-for-3 with one run, one stolen base, and one strikeout.

Zach Phillips (Memphis free agent-Culiacan) entered in the eighth and pitched to four batters.  He allowed two hits, two earned runs, and one walk.  (p-s:21-12)(ir-s:1-0)

Hermosillo beat Culiacan 13-1
LMP Official Site Post Game

Randy Arozarena (Springfield-Navojoa) started in centerfield and moved to left, batting leadoff.  2-for-5 with two strikeouts and one fielding error.

Navojoa beat Mazatlan 4-1
LMP Official Site Post Game

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


Venezuelan League:

Wilfredo Tovar (Memphis-Caracas) started at second base and batted second.  1-for-4 with two strikeouts, one fielding error, and assisted in two double plays.
Miguel Socolovich (St. Louis fee agent-Caracas) entered in the eighth and pitched to two batters.  He allowed one hit, no runs, and one walk.  (p-s:12-5)

Zulia beat Caracas 5-0
LVBP Official Site Post Game

Breyvic Valera (St. Louis-Margarita) started as designated hitter and batted second.  1-for-4 with one two-out RBI, one walk, and was picked off.
Imeldo Diaz (Johnson City-Margarita) started at second base and batted sixth.  0-for-3 with one walk, one sacrifice, and one strikeout.
Kender Villegas (former Palm Beach-Margarita) entered in the seventh and pitched one inning.  He allowed two hits, one earned run, and one walk.  (p-s:18-11)(g/f:1-1)

Ildemaro Vargas (former Springfield-Lara) started at second base and batted leadoff.  1-for-3 with one triple, two runs, and two walks.
Rangel Ravelo (Memphis-Lara) started at first base and batted third.  1-for-4 with one walk and one pickoff error.
Fabian Blanco (Johnson City-Lara) entered in the sixth and pitched two innings.  He allowed one hit and one earned run.  (p-s:23-15)(g/f:4-1)(ir-s:3-1)

Margarita beat Lara 10-5
LVBP Official Site Post Game

Jose Martinez (St. Louis-La Guaira) started as designated hitter and batted third.  1-for-3 at the plate.

Rafael Ortega (former Memphis-Caribes) started in centerfield and batted leadoff.  0-for-4 with one run, one walk, and one strikeout.
Cesar Valera (former Palm Beach-Caribes) started at second base and batted ninth.  1-for-4 with one home run, one RBI, one run, one strikeout, and one missed catch error.

La Guaira beat Caribes 7-4
LVBP Official Site Post Game

Ronny Cedeno (former St. Louis-Magallanes) started at second base and batted second. 1-for-5 at the plate.
Jose Martinez (former Springfield-Magallanes) entered late in the game as a designated hitter.
Rayder Ascanio (Palm Beach-Magallanes) started at shortstop and batted ninth.  0-for-2 with one walk, one stolen base, one strikeout, and one throwing error.

Aragua beat Magallanes 8-4
LVBP Official Site Post Game

Notes:
Jose 'Cafecito' Martinez (St. Louis-La Guaira) continues his work at first base: Merdiano and LVBP Official Site

Friday's Games:
Zulia (17-15) visits Caracas (23-12) @ 7:00 PM VET
Margarita (13-21) visits Magallanes (19-16) @ 7:00 PM VET
La Guaira (13-20) visits Caribes (16-19) @ 7:00 PM VET
Aragua (18-14) visits Lara (15-17) @ 7:00 PM VET


Venezuelan Parallel League:

Carlos Talavera (Johnson City-Margarita/Aragua) started in centerfield and batted third.  0-for-3 with one walk.

Philadelphia beat Margarita-Aragua 5-3

Jose Gomez (former Johnson City-La Guaira) entered in the seventh and pitched one inning.  He allowed no hits or runs.

La Guaira beat Lara 3-2 in game two of doubleheader

Friday's Game:
Margarita-Aragua (14-8-4) visits Magallanes (8-18-1) @ 9:00 AM VET


Dominican League:

Stats:
Audry Perez (former St. Louis-Estrellas) has played in eight games going 4-for-13 (.308) with one double, six RBIs, five total bases, one run, four strikeouts, .333 OBP, .385 SLG, and .718 OPS.
Magneuris Sierra (St. Louis-Azucareros) has played in 19 games going 5-for-17 (.185) with two RBIs, five total bases, six runs, two walks, three stolen bases, 12 strikeouts, three caught stealing, .241 OBP, .185 SLG, and .427 OPS.
Eliezer Alvarez (former Springfield-Escogido) has played in seven games going 2-for-17 (.118) with two total bases, three runs, one walk, one stolen base, seven strikeouts, .211 OBP, .118 SLG, and .328 OPS.
Eugenio Velez (former Memphis-Azucareros) has played in 21 games going 4-for-39 (.103) with one triple, three RBIs, six total bases, five runs, two walks, three stolen bases, seven strikeouts, one caught stealing, .146 OBP, .154 SLG, and .300 OPS.
Alberto Rosario (St. Louis free agent-Estrellas) has played in ten games going 2-for-26 (.077) with three RBIs, two total bases, one walk, six strikeouts, .111 OBP, .077 SLG, and .188 OPS.

Nick Additon (former Memphis-Escogido) has made one start posting a 1-0 record, 0.00 ERA, and 1.00 WHIP.  He's allowed five hits, no runs, and struck five out over five innings.
Dailyn Martinez (Palm Beach-Cibao) has made one relief appearance posting a 0-0 record, 0.00 ERA, and 1.20 WHIP.  He's allowed two hits, no runs, and struck one out over 1.2 innings.
Evan MacLane (former St. Louis-Estrellas) has made six starts posting a 2-1 record, 2.45 ERA, and 1.25 WHIP.  He's allowed 26 hits, ten runs (seven earned), three home runs, six walks, hit one batter, and struck 13 out over 25.2 innings.
Mike Mayers (Memphis-Escogido) has made five starts posting a 1-1 record, 2.54 ERA, and 0.78 WHIP.  He's allowed 18 hits, nine runs (eight earned), two home runs, four walks, and struck 28 out over 28.1 innings.
Raul Valdes (former St. Louis-Azucareros) has made five starts posting a 0-3 record, 2.73 ERA, and 1.75 WHIP.  He's allowed 34 hits, 13 runs (eight earned), one home run, two walks, hit one batter, and struck 19 out over 26.1 innings.
Angel Castro (former Memphis-Cibaenas) has made six appearances (four starts) posting a 1-3 record, 3.91 ERA, and 1.22 WHIP.  He's allowed 23 hits, 12 runs (ten earned), two home runs, five walks, hit one batter, and struck 13 out over 23 innings.
Jayson Aquino (former waiver claim-Azucareros) has made seven relief appearances posting a 1-1 record, 10.80 ERA, 2.10 WHIP, and two holds.  He's allowed five hits, five runs (four earned), one home run, two walks, and struck three out over 3.1 innings.

Friday's Games:
Azucareros (10-19) visits Licey (13-17) @ 7:15 PM AST
Cibaenas (16-12) visits Cibao (16-10) @ 7:30 PM AST
Escogido (12-15) visits Estrellas (16-9) @ 7:30 PM AST


Nicaraguan League:

Stats:
Curt Smith (former Springfield-Chinandega) has played in 20 games going 20-for-74 (.270) with three doubles, four home runs, six RBIs, 35 total bases, 12 runs, 14 walks (one intentional), two hit by pitches, 11 strikeouts, grounded into one double play, .407 OPB, .473 SLG, and 880 OPS.
Edgard Montiel (former DSL-Chinandega) has played in 16 games going 13-for-52 (.250) with three doubles, one triple, one home run, six RBIs, 21 total bases, nine runs, ten walks (three intentional), two hit by pitches, five strikeouts, grounded into double play, .418 OBP, .404 SLG, and .822 OPS.

Fidencio Flores (former GCL-Boer) has made four starts posting a 1-1 record, 3.07 ERA, and 1.50 WHIP.  He's allowed 16 hits, eight runs (five earned), six walks, hit three batters, thrown one wild pitch, and struck 12 out over 14.2 innings.

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


Colombian League:

Stats:
Geuddy Guerra (former VSL-Monteria) has a 2-0 record and 0.95 ERA.  He's allowed seven hits, four runs (two earned), one home run, eight walks, hit two batters, thrown one wild pitch, and struck 12 out over 19 innings.
Dewin Perez (Peoria-Barranquilla) has a 1-1 record and 2.45 ERA.  He's allowed five hits, two runs (one earned), two walks, thrown two wild pitches, and struck five out over 3.2 innings.
Jonathan Escudero (former Palm Beach-Barranquilla) has a 1-2 record and 2.89 ERA.  He's allowed four hits, three earned runs, four walks, hit one batter, and struck six out over 9.1 innings.
Jackson Solarte (former VSL-Sincelejo) has a 0-0 record and 3.38 ERA.  He's allowed three hits, one earned run, three walks, and struck three out over 2.2 innings.
Ramon Ulacio (former GCL-Monteria) has a 0-1 record and 4.11 ERA.  He's allowed 13 hits, seven earned runs, three home runs, five walks, hit three batters, thrown four wild pitches, and struck 14 out over 15.1 innings.
Jose Calero (former GCL-Sincelejo) has a 0-1 record and 4.70 ERA.  He's allowed six hits, four earned runs, one balk, and struck nine out over 7.2 innings.

Friday's Games:
Monteria (9-6) visits Barranquilla (9-6) @ 7:00 PM
Sincelejo (9-6) visits Cartagena (3-12) @ 7:00 PM


Bolivarian Games:

Notes:
Jackson Solarte (former VSL-Colombia) helped the Colombian team win gold in the Bolivarian Games: LCBP Official Site and El Heraldo and El Universal

Yonathan Sivira (former Quad Cities-Venezuela) helped Venezuelan win the bronze medal.


U-23 World Cup (Panama):

Friday's Games:
Argentina (0-0) visits Cuba (0-0) @ 10:00 AM
Costa Rica (0-0) visits Peru (0-0) @ 12:00 PM
Brasil (0-0) visits Venezuela (0-0) @ 12:00 PM
Honduras (0-0) visits Dominican Republic (0-0) @ 1:00 PM
Mexico (0-0) visits Panama (0-0) @ 8:00 PM
Puerto Rico (0-0) visits Colombia (0-0) @ 9:00 PM

Thursday, November 23, 2017

Cardinals Winter League Notebook 11-23-17: Rangel Ravelo Singles Twice, Homers, & Drives In Two Runs; Ronny Cedeno Collects Three Singles & One RBI; Sandy Alcantara Named To AFL 2017 Top 25 Prospects



Mexican Pacific League:

Niko Vasquez (former Springfield-Obregon) started at shortstop and batted seventh.  0-for-3 and assisted in one double play.

Obregon beat Mochis 4-2
LMP Official Site Post Game

Allen Cordoba (former Johnson City-Hermosillo) started in left field and batted fifth.  1-for-3 with one double, one run, one walk, and two strikeouts.
Efren Navarro (former Memphis-Hermosillo) entered late in the game as a pinch hitter and batted ninth.  One walk at the plate.

Culiacan beat Hermosillo 4-1
LMP Official Site Post Game

Randy Arozarena (Springfield-Navojoa) started in left field and batted leadoff.  2-for-4 with one run and one hit by pitch.

Mazatlan beat Navojoa 4-3 in 10 innings
LMP Official Site Post Game

Josh Zeid (Memphis free agent-Jalisco) entered in the ninth and pitched one inning.  He allowed no hits or runs, and struck one out.  (p-s:13-8)(g/f:0-1)

Jalisco beat Mexicali 9-2
LMP Official Site Post Game

Notes:
Luis Garcia (former New Haven-Hermosillo) was activated and Cedric Hunter (former Memphis-Obregon) was deactivated: LMP Official Site

Thursday's Games:
Mochis (14-23) visits Obregon (15-22) @ 7:10 PM MST
Hermosillo (20-15) visits Culiacan (20-15) @ 7:35 PM MT
Navojoa (18-17) visits Mazatlan (21-15) @ 8:00 PM MT
Jalisco (19-17) visits Mexicali (17-20) @ 7:30 PM PT


Venezuelan League:

Breyvic Valera (St. Louis-Margarita) started at second base and batted second.  1-for-5 at the plate.
Imeldo Diaz (Johnson City-Margarita) started at shortstop and batted seventh. 3-for-4 with one triple, one run, and assisted in one double play.

Rangel Ravelo (Memphis-Lara) started at first base and batted third.  3-for-4 with one home run, two RBIs (one w/two-outs), two runs, and assisted in one double play.
Ildemaro Vargas (former Palm Beach-Lara) started at second base and batted seventh.  2-for-4 with one two-out RBI.

Lara beat Margarita 5-3
LVBP Official Site Post Game

Ronny Cedeno (former St. Louis-Magallanes) started at shortstop and batted fifth.  3-for-5 with one two-out RBI, one run, one strikeout, and assisted in two double plays.
Pedro Rodriguez (former MiLB signing-Magallanes) entered in the seventh and pitched 1.1 innings.  He allowed one hit and no runs for the hold (4).  (p-s:15-9)(g/f:2-1)(ir-s:2-0)

Wilfredo Tovar (Memphis-Caracas) started at second base and batted leadoff.  1-for-4 with one double, one run, one walk, one strikeout, and assisted in one double play.
Anthony Garcia (Memphis free agent-Caracas) started in left field and batted eighth. 1-for-4 with one strikeout.

Magallanes beat Caracas 5-1
LVBP Official Site Post Game

Rafael Ortega (former Memphis-Caribes) started in centerfield and batted leadoff. 0-for-4 with one strikeout.

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

Thursday's Games:
Zulia (17-15) visits Caracas (23-12) @ 7:00 PM VET
Margarita (13-21) visits Lara (15-17) @ 7:00 PM VET
La Guaira (13-20) visits Caribes (16-19) @ 7:00 PM VET
Aragua (18-14) visits Magallanes (19-16) @ 7:00 PM VET


Venezuelan Parallel League:

Thursday's Games:
Lara (14-12-2) visits La Guaira (10-12-3) for a doubleheader beginning @ 9:00 AM VET
Margarita-Aragua (14-7-4) visits Boston (20-7-3) @ 11:00 AM VET


Dominican League:

Audry Perez (former St. Louis-Estrellas) started at catcher and batted ninth.  1-for-3 with one two-out RBI, one hit by pitch, one strikeout, and one throwing error.

Licey beat Estrellas 7-3
LIDOM Official Site Post Game

Eugenio Velez (former Memphis-Azucareros) entered late in the game in left field and batted seventh.  0-for-1 at the plate.
Magneuris Sierra (St. Louis-Azucareros) started in centerfield and batted ninth.  0-for-3 with two strikeouts.

Cibaenas beat Azucareros 4-2
LIDOM Official Site Post Game

No Games Scheduled For Thursday


Nicaraguan League:

Edgard Montiel (former DSL-Chinandega) started as designated hitter and batted third.  0-for-4 with one strikeout.
Curt Smith (former Springfield-Chinandega) started in right field and batted fifth.  0-for-3 at the plate.

Rivas beat Chinandega 7-0
LBPN Official Site Post Game

No Games Scheduled For Thursday


Colombian League:

Ramon Ulacio (former GCL-Monteria) started and pitched three innings, picking up the loss as Barranquilla beat Monteria 9-2: LCBP Official Site

No Games Scheduled For Thursday


U-23 World Cup (November 24, 2017):

Notes:
Ricardo Bautista (State College) and Yariel Gonzalez (State College) made the Puerto Rican team: Puerto Rico baseball twitter

Puerto Rico arrived in Panama on Wednesday: El Nuevo Dia


Puerto Rican League (January 6, 2017):

Notes:
Robby Rowland (former Springfield-Caguas) and Rusney Castillo (Boston-Caguas) has signed on to play with Caguas this winter: El Nuevo Dia

Alex Cora (former MiLB signing-Caguas GM) and Caguas handed out supplies to families: El Vocero


Arizona Fall League:

Notes:
Sandy Alcantara (St. Louis-Surprise) ranked #24 in AFL's Top 25 prospects: MLB Official Site

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

Tuesday, November 21, 2017

Cardinals Winter League Notebook 11-21-17: Randy Arozarena Singles In 2017 LMP All-Star Game; Andrew Knizner Named 2017 AFL Breakout Prospect; Imeldo Diaz Triples & Drives In Two Runs

Randy Arozarena - 2017 LMP All-Star


Mexican Pacific League:

North:
Cedric Hunter (former Memphis-Obregon) entered late in the game in centerfield and batted leadoff.  0-for-1 with one strikeout.
Randy Arozarena (Springfield-Navojoa) started in left field and batted second.  1-for-2 with one run and one stolen base.
Efren Navarro (former Memphis-Hermosillo) started as designated hitter and batted fifth.  1-for-2 with one double and one strikeout.

South:
Maikel Cleto (former St. Louis-Mochis) entered in the eighth and pitched 1.1 innings.  He allowed no hits or runs, two walks, and struck one out.  (p-s:33-20)(g/f:1-2)

North beat South 3-1
LMP Official Site Post Game

Notes:
Cedric Hunter (former Memphis-Obregon) hit eight home runs, which was three short of the North team leader: LMP Official Site

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


Venezuelan League:

Pedro Rodriguez (former MiLB signing-Magallanes) entered in the seventh and pitched one inning.  He allowed no hits or runs, and hit one batter.  (p-s:8-6)(g/f:2-0)(ir-s:2-1)

Imeldo Diaz (Johnson City-Margarita) started at shortstop and batted eighth. 1-for-3 with one triple, two two-out RBIs, one run, one strikeout, and assisted in two double plays.
Kender Villegas (former Palm Beach-Margarita) entered in the seventh and pitched to one batter.  He allowed no hits or runs for the hold (2).  (p-s:1-1)(ir-s:2-0)

Margarita beat Magallanes 6-4
LVBP Official Site Post Game

Rafael Ortega (former Memphis-Caribes) started in centerfield and batted leadoff.  0-for-4 at the plate.
Cesar Valera (former Palm Beach-Caribes) stared at second base and batted seventh.  0-for-4 with one strikeout.

Rangel Ravelo (Memphis-Lara) started at first base and batted third.  1-for-5 with one RBI, two runs, and assisted one double play.
Ildemaro Vargas (former Springfield-Lara) started at second base and batted seventh.  1-for-4 with one double and one run.

Lara beat Caribes 8-2
LVBP Official Site Post Game

Notes:
Jose 'Cafecito' Martinez (St. Louis-La Guaira) respects the LVBP and does not think he is better than it even though he is in the majors: Lider

2017 LVBP All-star game will be played in honor of Freddy Garcia (former Monterrey-Aragua): Lider

Tuesday's Games:
Zulia (17-15) visits Aragua (18-14) @ 7:00 PM VET
Caracas (23-12) visits La Guaira (13-20) @ 7:00 PM VET


Venezuelan Parallel League:

Jose Gomez (former Johnson City-La Guaira) entered in the third and pitched 4.1 innings.  He allowed four hits, no runs, and struck two out.

Margarita-Aragua beat Lara 11-5

Tuesday's Games:
Margarita-Aragua (13-7-4) visits Magallanes (8-17-1) @ 9:00 AM VET
Philadelphia (7-16-4) visits Boston (19-7-2) for a doubleheader beginning @ 9:30 AM VET
Lara (14-11-2) visits La Guaira (9-12-3) @ 10:00 AM VET


Dominican League:

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


Nicaraguan League:

Notes:
Fidencio Flores (former GCL-Boer) will be out of action for 15 days due to injury: La Prensa

Tuesday's Games:
Boer (10-8) visits Leon (6-12)
Rivas (9-9) visits Chinandega (11-7)


Arizona Fall League:

Notes:
Andrew Knizner (Springfield-Surprise) named a top breakout prospect in AFL: St. Louis Official Site