Wednesday, October 31, 2018

Cardinals Winter League Notebook 10-31-18: Lane Thomas Homers & Drives In Four Runs; Jayson Aquino Strikes Out One Over Ywo & Two-Thirds Scoreless Innings; John Nogowski Singles, Walks, & Knocks In Two Runs

Korean Baseball Organization:

Jamie Romak (former Memphis-SK) started at first base and batted fourth.  0-for-4 with one strikeout and grounded into one double play.

Nexen beat SK 4-2
Yonhap News Agency Post Game

No Game Scheduled For Thursday


Arizona Fall League:

Lane Thomas (Memphis-Surprise) started in centerfield and batted sixth.  1-for-3 with one home run, four RBIs, one run, one sac fly, and two strikeouts.
Connor Jones (Springfield-Surprise) entered in the fourth and pitched 1.1 innings.  He allowed one hit, two earned runs, and two walks for the hold (1).  (p-s:25-13)(g/f:4-0)

Peoria beat Surprise 12-7
MLB Official Site Post Game

Wednesday's Games:
Glendale (7-11) visits Salt River (11-7) @ 12:35 PM MST
Mesa (8-10) visits Surprise (7-11) @ 12:35 PM MST
Scottsdale (9-9) visits Peoria (12-6) @ 12:35 PM MST


Mexican Pacific League:

Niko Vasquez (former Springfield-Jalisco) started at first base and batted seventh.  1-for-3 with one run and assisted in one double play.
Daric Barton (former Peoria-Jalisco) entered late in the game at first base and batted seventh.  One walk and assisted in one double play.
Kevin Medrano (former 2011 draft selection-Jalisco) entered late in the game in centerfield and moved to left, batting eighth.  0-for-1 at the plate.

Jalisco beat Navojoa 8-5
LMP Official Site Post Game

Ramon Urias (Memphis-Mochis) started at second base and moved to third, batting third.  2-for-5 with one RBI and one run.
Pedro Echemendia (former Memphis-Mochis) entered in the fifth and pitched to one batter.  He allowed no hits or runs for the hold (1).  (p-s:2-2)(g/f:0-1)(ir-s:2-1)

John Nogowski (Springfield-Obregon) started at first base and batted fifth.  1-for-2 with two RBIs (one w/two-outs), one walk, and one sac fly.
Richy Pedroza (former Peoria-Obregon) started at second base and batted eighth.  0-for-1 with one run, two walks, and one sacrifice.

Mochis beat Obregon 7-4
LMP Official Site Post Game

Colin Walsh (former Springfield-Mexicali) started at third base and batted fifth.  1-for-2 with one double and one walk.

Cedric Hunter (former Springfield-Hermosillo) started in right field and batted second.  1-for-4 with one double, one RBI, and one run.

Hermosillo beat Mexicali 4-0
LMP Official Site Post Game

Alexis Wilson (State College-Culiacan) entered late in the game at catcher and batted eighth.  0-for-1 with one strikeout and allowed one stolen base.

Mazatlan beat Culiacan 3-2
LMP Official Site Post Game

Wednesday's Games:
Navojoa (7-7) visits Jalisco (8-7) @ 7:15 PM CST
Mochis (8-7) visits Obregon (7-8) @ 7:10 PM MST
Mexicali (7-7) visits Hermosillo (6-9) @ 7:30 PM MST
Culiacan (7-8) visits Mazatlan (9-6) @ 8:00 PM MST


Venezuelan League:

Cesar Valera (former Palm Beach-Caribes) started in left field and batted sixth.  0-for-5 with three strikeouts.

Aragua beat Caribes 7-4
LVBP Official Site Post Game

Wilfredo Tovar (Memphis-Caracas) started at shortstop and batted leadoff.  2-for-4 with one RBI, two runs, one sac fly, and one strikeout.
Anthony Garcia (former Memphis-Caracas) started in left field and batted eighth.  1-for-2 with one RBI, one walk, one sac fly, and one strikeout.

Ronny Cedeno (former St. Louis signing-Magallanes) started at third base and batted second.  1-for-4 with one RBI, one run, one fielding error, and assisted in one double play.

Caracas beat Magallanes 8-2
LVBP Official Site Post Game

Notes:
Rafael Ortega (former Memphis-Caribes) is expected to join Caribes on Thursday: LVBP Official Site

Matt Pearce (Memphis-Caracas) will throw to hitters and be inserted into the rotation after: LVBP Official Site

Wednesday's Games:
Magallanes (7-7) visits Margarita (9-6) @ 6:00 PM VET
Lara (10-5) visits Zulia (7-7) @ 7:00 PM VET
Caribes (5-9) visits Aragua (5-8) @ 7:00 PM VET


Dominican League:

Yefri Perez (former MiLB signing-Cibaenas) entered late in the game in centerfield and batted leadoff.  1-for-1 at the plate.
Rainel Rosario (former Springfield-Cibaenas) entered late in the game in right field and batted fifth.  0-for-1 at the plate.
Eugenio Velez (former Memphis-Cibaenas) entered late in the game in left field and batted sixth.  0-for-1 at the plate.
Francisco Pena (St. Louis-Cibaenas) started at catcher and batted eighth.  0-for-2 and allowed one stolen base.

Genesis Cabrera (Memphis-Licey) entered in the sixth and pitched one inning.  He allowed no hits or runs, one walk, and struck two out.  (g/f:1-0)

Licey beat Cibaenas 8-1
LIDOM Official Site Post Game

Magneuris Sierra (former St. Louis-Azucareros) started in centerfield and batted eighth.  0-for-3 with one strikeout.
Jayson Aquino (former waiver claim-Azucareros) entered in the fourth and pitched 2.2 innings.  He allowed one hit, no runs, one walk, hit one batter, and struck one out.  (p-s:6-0)

Audry Perez (former St. Louis-Estrellas) started at catcher and batted eighth.  0-for-4 with one strikeout and allowed two stolen bases.

Azucareros beat Estrellas 5-3 in 10 innings
LIDOM Official Site Post Game

Notes:
D'Angelo Jimenez (former Memphis-Licey hitting coach) believes the Licey offense will improve: LIDOM Official Site

Estarlin Arias (former Springfield-Escogido) pitched in Escogido's 1-0 loss to Licey in Parallel League play: Licey Official Site

Wednesday's Games:
Cibaenas (8-6) visits Escogido (8-6) @ 7:15 PM AST
Estrellas (7-7) visits Cibao (9-5) @ 7:30 PM AST
Licey (4-10) visits Azucareros (6-8) @ 7:30 PM AST


Meridana League (Yucatan, Mexico):

Notes:
Randy Arozarena (Memphis-Morelos) scored one run for Morelos on October 28th: Liga Meridana Twitter


Colombian League (November 2, 2018):

Notes:
Dewin Perez (former Peoria), Jackson Solarte (former VSL), Wilman Madera (DSL), Enrique Perez (Johnson City), and Jonathan Escudero (former Palm Beach) are listed on the Barranquilla roster: El Heraldo

Julian Tavarez (former St. Louis) is teaching kids in baseball clinics: El Universal


Nicaraguan League (November 3, 2018):

Notes:
Erisbel Arruebarrena (former Los Angeles) will play with Boer during the winter offseason: La Prensa

Tuesday, October 30, 2018

Cardinals Winter League Notebook 10-30-18: Evan Kruczynski & Rob Kaminsky Named To 2018 Fall Stars Rosters; Jamie Romak Hits A Solo Home Run; John Brebbia & Yadier Molina Named To 2018 MLB-NPB All-Star Challenge Roster



Nippon Professional Baseball:

Alejandro Mejia (former DSL-Hiroshima) started at first base and batted sixth.  0-for-2 at the plate.

Softbank beat Hiroshima 9-8
Japan Times Post Game

Wednesday's Game:
Hiroshima (1-1-1) visits Softbank (1-1-1) @ 5:30 AM ET


Korean Baseball Organization:

Jamie Romak (former Memphis-SK) started at third base and moved to first, batting fourth.  1-for-3 with one home run, one RBI, one run, one hit by pitch, and two strikeouts.

Nexen beat SK 3-2
Yonhap News Agency Post Game

Wednesday's Game:
SK (2-1) visits Nexen (1-2) @ 4:30 AM ET


Arizona Fall League:

Andy Young (Memphis-Surprise) started at second base and batted fifth.  0-for-5 with two strikeouts.
Jeremy Martinez (Springfield-Surprise) started at catcher and batted ninth.  1-for-3 with one run, one hit by pitch, one strikeout, and allowed two stolen bases.

Peoria beat Surprise 7-6

Notes:
Rob Kaminsky (former Palm Beach-Glendale) and Evan Kruczynski (Springfield-Surprise) were named to the 2018 Fall Stars rosters: MLB Official Site

Tuesday's Games:
Glendale (6-11) visits Scottsdale (9-8) @ 12:35 PM MST
Peoria (11-6) visits Surprise (7-10) @ 12:35 PM MST
Salt River (10-7) visits Mesa (8-9) @ 12:35 PM MST


Mexican Pacific League:

Stats:
Niko Vasquez (former Springfield-Jalisco) has played in 13 games going 16-for-48 (.333) with three doubles, two home runs, six RBIs, 25 total bases, ten runs, five walks, ten strikeouts, .396 OBP, .521 SLG, and .917 OPS.
Cedric Hunter (former Memphis-Hermosillo) has played in 12 games going 16-for-49 (.327) with two doubles, one home run, nine RBIs, 21 total bases, seven runs, four walks, one stolen base, five strikeouts, one caught stealing, .389 OBP, .429 SLG, and .817 OPS.
Ramon Urias (Memphis-Mochis) has played in 14 games going 13-for-45 (.289) with two doubles, three home runs, nine RBIs, 24 total bases, eight runs, 13 walks, 12 strikeouts, one caught stealing, .467 OBP, .533 SLG, and 1.000 OPS.
John Nogowski (Springfield-Obregon) has played in 14 games going 15-for-53 (.283) with one double, four RBIs, 16 total bases, one run, three walks, one stolen base, eight strikeouts, three caught stealing, .321 OBP, .302 SLG, and .623 OPS.
Kevin Medrano (former 2011 draft selection-Jalisco) has played in ten games going 6-for-24 (.250) with three doubles, one RBI, nine total bases, five runs, one walk, one stolen base, six strikeouts, one caught stealing, .280 OBP, .375 SLG, and .655 OPS.
Daric Barton (former Peoria-Jalisco) has played in 14 games going 9-for-39 (.231) with two doubles, one home run, two RBIs, 14 total bases, four runs, 12 walks, seven strikeouts, .434 OBP, .359 SLG, and .793 OPS.
Colin Walsh (former Springfield-Mexicali) has played in four games going 3-for-15 (.200) with one double, four total bases, three runs, one walk, four strikeouts, .250 OBP, .267 SLG, and .517 OPS.
Alexis Wilson (State College-Culiacan) has played in 12 games going 6-for-32 (.188) with two doubles, one RBI, eight total bases, two runs, one walk, four strikeouts, .257 OBP, .250 SLG, .507 OPS.
Richy Pedroza (former Peoria-Obregon) has played in three games going 1-for-9 (.111) with one total base, three strikeouts, .111 OBP, .111 SLG, and .222 OPS.
Irving Lopez (Palm Beach-Hermosillo) has played in five games going 0-for-1 (.000) with one walk, one strikeout, and .500 OBP.

Arturo Reyes (Memphis-Hermosillo) has made three starts posting a 0-3 record, 3.00 ERA, and 1.07 WHIP.  He's allowed 15 hits, seven runs (five earned), one walk, hit one batter, and struck 14 out over 15 innings.
Joe Colon (former MiLB signing-Jalisco) has made five relief appearances posting a 0-1 record, 6.23 ERA, 2.08 WHIP, and three holds.  He's allowed seven hits, three earned runs, two walks, hit one batter, and struck four out over 4.1 innings.
Pedro Echemendia (former Memphis-Mochis) has made two starts posting a 0-1 record, 17.18 ERA, and 3.00 WHIP.  He's allowed ten hits, seven earned runs, three home runs, one walk, and struck two out over 3.2 innings.
Hector Villalobos (State College-Mochis) has made two relief appearances posting a 0-0 record, 27.00 ERA, and 3.00 WHIP.  He's allowed one hit, one earned run, and one home run over 0.1 innings.

Tuesday's Games:
Navojoa (7-6) visits Jalisco (7-7) @ 7:15 PM CST
Mochis (7-7) visits Obregon (7-7) @ 7:10 PM MST
Mexicali (7-6) visits Hermosillo (5-9) @ 7:30 PM MST
Culiacan (7-7) visits Mazatlan (8-6) @ 8:00 PM MST


Venezuelan League:

Stats:
Jose Godoy (Palm Beach-Caribes) has played in eight games going 5-for-13 (.385) with one double, one home run, four RBIs, nine total bases, three runs, one walk, three strikeouts, .429 OBP, .692 SLG, and 1.121 OPS.
Cesar Valera (former Palm Beach-Caribes) has played in 12 games going 15-for-42 (.357) with four doubles, one home run, six RBIs, 22 total bases, three runs, two walks, six strikeouts, one caught stealing, .413 OBP, .524 SLG, and .937 OPS.
Ronny Cedeno (former St. Louis signing-Magallanes) has played in ten games going 13-for-40 (.325) with one double, one home run, five RBIs, 17 total bases, three runs, two walks, six strikeouts, .372 OBP, .425 SLG, and .797 OPS.
Wilfredo Tovar (Memphis-Caracas) has played in 14 games going 19-for-61 (.311) with two doubles, eight RBIs, 21 total bases, nine runs, two walks, two stolen bases, six strikeouts, one caught stealing, .344 OBP, .344 SLG, and .688 OPS.
Imeldo Diaz (State College-Margarita) has played in seven games going 8-for-26 (.308) with one double, four RBIs, nine total bases, three runs, one walk, four strikeouts, .321 OBP, .346 SLG, and .668 OPS.
Dennis Ortega (Peoria-Margarita) has played in four games going 3-for-12 (.250) with two doubles, one RBI, five total bases, one run, .250 OBP, .417 SLG, and .667 OPS.
Anthony Garcia (former Memphis-Caracas) has played in 14 games going 10-for-47 (.213) with three doubles, one triple, ten RBIs, 15 total bases, four runs, four walks, one stolen base, seven strikeouts, one caught stealing, .304 OBP, .319 SLG, and .623 OPS.
Leobaldo Pina (former Palm Beach-Caracas) has played in ten games going 6-for-32 (.188) with one double, two home runs, two RBIs, 13 total bases, five runs, three walks,
Rayder Ascanio (Peoria-Magallanes) has played in ten games going 7-for-39 (.179) with one home run, four RBIs, ten total bases, six runs, six walks, two stolen bases, five strikeouts, .289 OBP, .256 SLG, and .545 OPS.

Will Changarotty (State College-Zulia) has made five relief appearances posting a 0-0 record, 0.00 ERA, and 0.50 WHIP.  He's allowed three hits, one unearned run, and struck three out over six innings.
Richard Castillo (former Memphis-Zulia) has made one relief appearance posting a 0-0 record, 4.50 ERA, and 1.00 WHIP.  He's allowed two hits, one earned run, one home run, and struck one out over two innings.
Vicente Campos (former MiLB signing-Lara) has made six relief appearances posting a 2-0 record, 5.06 ERA, and 2.81 WHIP.  He's allowed nine hits, three earned runs, six walks, and struck one out over 5.1 innings.

Notes:
Carlos Zambrano (Yucatan-Magallanes) was removed from the rotation and bumped to the bullpen: El Emergente

Nestor Molina (former MiLB signing-Lara) is scheduled to start for Lara on Wednesday: El Emergente

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


Dominican League:

Tuesday's Games:
Escogido (8-5) visits Cibao (8-5) @ 5:00 PM AST
Cibaenas (8-5) visits Licey (3-10) @ 7:15 PM AST
Azucareros (5-8) visits Estrellas (7-6) @ 7:30 PM AST


MLB-NPB All-Star Challenge (November 8, 2018):

Notes:
John Brebbia (St. Louis) and Yadier Molina (St. Louis) are listed on the roster for MLB: St. Louis Official Site


Australian Baseball League (November 15, 2018):

Notes:
Byung-Hyun Kim (former Kia) has signed on to pitch for Melbourne: Yonhap News Agency

Monday, October 29, 2018

Cardinals Winter League Notebook 10-29-18: Ronny Cedeno Singles & Hits A Solo Home Run; Wilfredo Tovar Collects Four Singles & One RBI In Doubleheader; Leandro Cedeno Singles Twice & Drives In One Run

Puerto Rican Double-A League Championship:

Luis Mateo (former Memphis-Fajardo) 1-for-4 with one sacrifice.

Fajardo beat Cayey 3-2 (10/27/18)


Arizona Fall League:

Stats:
Andy Young (Memphis-Surprise) has played in ten games going 13-for-35 (.371) with three doubles, one triple, two home runs, nine RBIs, 24 total bases, six runs, six walks, eight strikeouts, .452 OBP, .686 SLG, and 1.138 OPS.
Tommy Edman (Memphis-Surprise) has played in five games going 5-for-19 (.263) with one double, three RBIs, six total bases, three runs, six walks, five stolen bases, three strikeouts, one caught stealing, .444 OBP, .316 SLG, and .760 OPS.
Lane Thomas (Memphis-Surprise) has played in 12 games going 7-for-37 (.189) with three RBIs, seven total bases, five runs, six walks, six stolen bases, 13 strikeouts, .289 OBP, .189 SLG, and .478 OPS.
Jeremy Martinez (Springfield-Surprise) has played in seven games going 4-for-23 (.174) with two RBIs, four total bases, one run, five walks, two strikeouts, .345 OBP, .174 SLG, and .519 OPS.

Rob Kaminsky (former Palm Beach-Glendale) has made six relief appearances posting a 1-0 record, 1.29 ERA, and 1.00 WHIP.  He's allowed five hits, one earned run, two walks, hit one batter, and struck 11 out over seven innings.
Evan Kruczynski (Springfield-Surprise) has made four starts posting a 2-1 record, 1.72 ERA, and 1.66 WHIP.  He's allowed 19 hits, nine runs (three earned), one home run, seven walks, hit one batter, and struck 14 out over 15.2 innings.
Connor Jones (Springfield-Surprise) has made four relief appearances posting a 0-0 record, 5.87 ERA, and 1.70 WHIP.  He's allowed 12 hits, five earned runs, one walk, and struck eight out over 7.2 innings.
Will Latcham (Memphis-Surprise) has made five relief appearances posting a 0-0 record, 14.21 ERA, 2.21 WHIP, and one hold.  He's allowed seven hits, ten earned runs, one home run, seven walks, and struck three out over 6.1 innings.
Conner Greene (Memphis-Surprise) has made five relief appearances posting a 0-1 record, 15.19 ERA, 3.94 WHIP, and one hold.  He's allowed eight hits, 11 runs (nine earned), one home run, 13 walks, and struck four out over 5.1 innings.

Tuesday's Games:
Scottsdale (8-8) visits Glendale (6-10) @ 12:35 PM MST
Surprise (7-9) visits Peoria (10-6) @ 12:35 PM MST
Mesa (8-8) visits Salt River (9-7) @ 6:35 PM MST


Mexican Pacific League:

Colin Walsh (former Springfield-Mexicali) started at third base and batted fifth.  1-for-5 with one double, one run, and two strikeouts.

Kevin Medrano (former 2011 draft selection-Jalisco) entered late in the game in centerfield and batted leadoff.  0-for-1 with one strikeout.
Daric Barton (former Peoria-Jalisco) started at first base and batted fifth.  0-for-3 with one walk and grounded into one double play.
Niko Vasquez (former Springfield-Jalisco) started at third base and batted eighth.  1-for-2 with two walks and one strikeout.

Mexicali beat Jalisco 5-4 in 10 innings
LMP Official Site Post Game

Alexis Wilson (State College-Culiacan) started at catcher and batted ninth.  1-for-3 and threw out one of two base runners.

Navojoa beat Culiacan 4-2
LMP Official Site Post Game

Ramon Urias (Memphis-Mochis) started as designated hitter and batted third.  0-for-2 with one run, two walks, and two strikeouts.

Mochis beat Mazatlan 6-4
LMP Official Site Post Game

John Nogowski (Springfield-Obregon) started at first base and batted sixth.  1-for-5 with one double and one strikeout.
Richy Pedroza (former Peoria-Obregon) started at second base and batted eighth.  1-for-5 with two strikeouts and one throwing error.

Cedric Hunter (former Memphis-Hermosillo) started in right field and batted second.  1-for-4 with one walk and two strikeouts.
Irving Lopez (Palm Beach-Hermosillo) entered late in the game as a pinch runner.

Obregon beat Hermosillo 5-4
LMP Official Site Post Game

No Games Scheduled For Monday


Venezuelan League:

Wilfredo Tovar (Memphis-Caracas) started at shortstop and batted leadoff.  2-for-4 with one run and assisted in one double play.
Leobaldo Pina (former Springfield-Caracas) started at third base and batted eighth.  0-for-3, one fielding error, and one throwing error.
Anthony Garcia (former Memphis-Caracas) entered late in the game as a pinch hitter and batted ninth.  1-for-1 at the plate.

Margarita beat Caracas 2-1 in game one of doubleheader
LVBP Official Site Post Game

Dennis Ortega (Peoria-Margarita) entered late in the game as a pinch hitter and batted leadoff.  0-for-1 at the plate.

Wilfredo Tovar (Memphis-Caracas) started at shortstop and batted second.  2-for-4 with one RBI, two runs, and one strikeout.
Anthony Garcia (former Memphis-Caracas) started in left field and batted sixth.  0-for-3 with one RBI and one sac fly.

Caracas beat Margarita 7-0 in game two of doubleheader
LVBP Official Site Post Game

Ronny Cedeno (former St. Louis signing-Magallanes) started at third base and batted second.  2-for-5 with one home run, one RBI, one run, one fielding error, and assisted in one double play.
Pedro Rodriguez (former MiLB signing-Magallanes) entered in the ninth and pitched one inning.  He allowed one hit, no runs, and struck one out for the save (4).  (p-s:11-9)(g/f:1-0)

Vicente Campos (former MiLB signing-Lara) entered in the sixth and pitched to four batters.  He allowed two hits, two earned runs, and one walk for the blown save (2).  (p-s:13-6)(g/f:0-1)

Magallanes beat Lara 5-4
LVBP Official Site Post Game

Cesar Valera (former Palm Beach-Caribes) started at shortstop and batted sixth.  0-for-4 at the plate.
Jose Godoy (Palm Beach-Caribes) started at catcher and batted seventh.  1-for-4, one passed ball, and threw out one base runner.

Caribes beat La Guaira 7-5
LVBP Official Site Post Game

Notes:
Rafael Ortega (former Memphis-Caribes) is expected to join Caribes soon: LVBP Official Site

Kender Villagas (former Palm Beach-Margarita) joined Margarita on Sunday: Margarita Official Site

Leobaldo Pina (former Springfield-Caracas) is continuing to make transition to third base: Lider

No Games Scheduled For Monday


Venezuelan Paralle League:

Stats:
Carlos Talavera (former Johnson City-Aragua B) has played in eight games going 11-for-20 (.550) with one double, one triple, one home run, four RBIs, 17 total bases, three runs, five walks, two stolen bases, one strikeout, grounded into one double play, .640 OBP, and .850 SLG.

Monday's Games:
Boston (2-0-1) visits Los Angeles (4-1-1) @ 10:00 AM VET
Aragua (4-4) visits Philadelphia (1-6) @ 10:00 AM VET


Dominican League:

Audry Perez (former St. Louis-Estrellas) started at catcher and batted eighth.  0-for-4 with two strikeouts and threw out one base runner.

Magneuris Sierra (former St. Louis-Azucareros) entered late in the game in right field and batted third.  0-for-2 at the plate.

Estrellas beat Azucareros 6-2
LIDOM Official Site Post Game

Rainel Rosario (former Springfield-Cibaenas) started in left field and batted fifth.  0-for-3 with one walk and three strikeouts.
Eugenio Velez (former Memphis-Cibaenas) entered late in the game as a pinch hitter and batted seventh.  0-for-1 at the plate.
Francisco Pena (former St. Louis-Cibaenas) started at catcher and batted eighth.  0-for-2 with one walk, one strikeout, and one passed ball.

Licey beat Cibaenas 1-0
LIDOM Official Site Post Game

No Games Scheduled For Monday


World Cup U-23:

Leandro Cedeno (Johnson City-Venezuela) started as designated hitter and batted fifth.  2-for-4 with one RBI.
Juan Yepez (Palm Beach-Venezuela) started at third base and batted eighth.  1-for-3 with one strikeout.

Venezuela beat Korea 5-4

Notes:
Mexico beat Japan in the championship game: World Cup U-23 Official Site Post Game

Sunday, October 28, 2018

Cardinals Winter League Notebook 10-28-18: Yadier Molina Honored At World Cup; Evan Kruczynski Strikes Out Five Over Five Scoreless Innings For The Win; Rob Kaminsky Strikes Out Two Over Two Scoreless Innings for The Win



Nippon Professional Baseball:

Alejandro Mejia (former DSL-Hiroshima) entered late in the game as a pinch hitter and batted ninth.  0-for-1 with one strikeout.

Hiroshima beat Softbank 5-1
Japan Times Post Game

Notes:
Yomiuri may release Koji Uehara (Yomiuri): Japan Times


Korean Baseball Organization:

Jamie Romak (former Memphis-SK) started at third base and moved to first, batting fourth.  0-for-4 at the plate.

SK beat Nexen 5-1
Yonhap News Agency Post Game


Puerto Rican League Double-A Championship:

Luis Mateo (former Memphis-Fajardo) 0-for-5 and committed two errors.

Cayey beat Fajardo 3-2 (10/26/18)


Arizona Fall League:

Rob Kaminsky (former Palm Beach-Glendale) entered in the seventh and pitched two innings.  He allowed one hit, no runs, one walk, and struck two out for the winning decision (1-0).  (p-s:28-19)(g/f:2-1)

Glendale beat Mesa 7-6

Lane Thomas (Memphis-Surprise) started in left field and batted sixth.  1-for-4 with one strikeout.
Tommy Edman (Memphis-Surprise) started at second base and batted eighth.  0-for-4 with two strikeouts and assisted in one double play.
Evan Kruczynski (Springfield-Surprise) started and pitched five innings.  He allowed three hits, no runs, two walks, and struck five out for the winning decision (2-1).  (p-s:59-40)(g/f:5-2)
Conner Greene (Memphis-Surprise) entered in the sixth and pitched one inning.  He allowed one hit, no runs, one walk, threw one wild pitch, and struck one out for the hold (1).  (p-s:25-14)(g/f:1-0)
Will Latcham (Memphis-Surprise) entered in the seventh and pitched two innings.  He allowed one hit, no runs, one walk, and struck one out for the hold (1).  (p-s:26-15)(g/f:2-2)

Surprise beat Scottsdale 4-0
MLB Official Site Post Game

No Games Scheduled For Sunday


Mexican Pacific League:

Colin Walsh (former Springfield-Mexicali) started at third base and batted fifth.  2-for-4 with one run.

Kevin Medrano (former 2011 draft selection-Jalisco) started in centerfield and batted leadoff.  0-for-3 at the plate.
Daric Barton (former Peoria-Jalisco) started at first base and batted fifth.  2-for-3 with one double, one run, one strikeout, and assisted in one double play.
Niko Vasquez (former Springfield-Jalisco) started at third base and batted seventh.  0-for-3 with one strikeout.

Mexicali beat Jalisco 3-2
LMP Official Site Post Game

Ramon Urias (Memphis-Mochis) started at second base and batted third.  1-for-2 with one RBI, one walk, and assisted in three double plays.

Mochis beat Mazatlan 4-1 in game one of doubleheader

Ramon Urias (Memphis-Mochis) started as designated hitter and batted third.  0-for-2 with one walk and two strikeout.

Mazatlan beat Mochis 6-1 in game two of doubleheader
LMP Official Site Post Game

John Nogowski (Springfield-Obregon) started at first base and batted fifth.  0-for-3 with one walk, one pickoff error, and assisted in one double play.

Cedric Hunter (former Memphis-Hermosillo) started in right field and batted second.  1-for-4 with one strikeout and grounded into one double play.
Irving Lopez (Palm Beach-Hermosillo) entered late in the game at second base and batted seventh.  0-for-1 with one strikeout.

Obregon beat Hermosillo 3-2
LMP Official Site Post Game

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

Navojoa beat Culiacan 5-4
LMP Official Site Post Game

Sunday's Games:
Mexicali (6-6) visits Jalisco (7-6) @ 3:15 PM CT
Culiacan (7-6) visits Navojoa (6-6) @ 5:00 PM MST
Mazatlan (8-5) visits Mochis (6-7) @ 5:00 PM MST
Obregon (6-7) visits Hermosillo (5-8) @ 5:00 PM MST


Venezuelan League:

Dennis Ortega (Peoria-Margarita) started at catcher and batted eighth.  1-for-3 with one double and threw out one of two base runners.

Anthony Garcia (former Memphis-Caracas) started in left field and batted sixth.  0-for-3 with two strikeouts.
Leobaldo Pina (former Springfield-Caracas) started at third base and batted eighth.  1-for-2 with one double, two runs, one walk, and one stolen base.

Caracas beat Margarita 3-0
LVBP Official Site Post Game

Ronny Cedeno (former St. Louis signing-Magallanes) started at third base and batted sixth.  1-for-4 with one run, two strikeouts, one fielding error, and assisted in one double play.

Lara beat Margarita 4-1
LVBP Official Site Post Game

Cesar Valera (former Palm Beach-Caribes) started at shortstop and batted sixth.  1-for-3 with one caught stealing/pickoff.
Jose Godoy (Palm Beach-Caribes) entered late in the game as a pinch hitter and batted eighth.  1-for-1 with one run.

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

Sunday's Games:
Margarita (8-5) visits Caracas (9-4) for a doubleheader beginning @ 1:00 PM VET
Magallanes (6-6) visits Lara (9-4) @ 4:00 PM VET
La Guaira (4-9) visits Caribes (4-8) @ 5:00 PM VET
Zulia (6-7) visits Aragua (4-7) @ 6:00 PM VET


Dominican League:

Yefri Perez (former MiLB signing-Cibaenas) entered late in the game in right field and batted leadoff.  0-for-1 with one strikeout.
Eugenio Velez (former Memphis-Cibaenas) started in left field and batted second.  1-for-4 with one strikeout and was picked off.
Rainel Rosario (former Springfield-Cibaenas) started in right field and moved to left, batting fifth.  1-for-3 with one home run, one two-out RBI, two runs, one walk, one stolen base, and one strikeout.
Francisco Pena (St. Louis-Cibaenas) started at catcher and batted eighth.  2-for-4 with two doubles, four RBIs (two w/two-outs), one run, and one strikeout.

Alberto Rosario (former St. Louis-Estrellas) started at catcher and batted eighth.  0-for-2, one passed ball, and picked one runner off.
Audry Perez (former St. Louis-Estrellas) entered late in the game at catcher and batted eighth.  0-for-1 at the plate.

Cibaenas beat Estrellas 8-2
LIDOM Official Site Post Game

Magneuris Sierra (former St. Louis-Azucareros) started in right field and moved to left, batting ninth.  1-for-4 with one stolen base and two strikeouts.

Cibao beat Azucareros 6-5
LIDOM Official Site Post Game

Sunday's Games:
Cibao (8-4) visits Escogido (7-5) @ 4:00 PM AST
Estrellas (6-6) visits Azucareros (5-7) @ 5:00 PM AST
Licey (2-10) visits Cibaenas (8-4) @ 5:00 PM AST


Dominican Parallel League:

Juan Herrera (former Palm Beach-Licey) started at first base and batted ninth.  0-for-2 with one walk and two strikeouts.

Robelys Reyes (former Springfield-Escogido) started at second base and batted eighth.  0-for-5 at the plate.

Escogido beat Licey 6-2


World Cup U-23:

Dariel Gomez (Johnson City-Dominican Republic) started in right field and batted fourth.  0-for-3 with one strikeout.
Julio Rodriguez (Peoria-Dominican Republic) entered late in the game as a pinch hitter and batted seventh.  0-for-1 at the plate.
Wadye Ynfante (State College-Dominican Republic) started in centerfield and batted ninth.  0-for-3 with three strikeouts and committed one error.

Japan beat Dominican Republic 4-0

Leandro Cedeno (Johnson City-Venezuela) started at first base and moved ro right field, batting fifth.  0-for-2 with one walk and one stolen base.
Juan Yepez (Palm Beach-Venezuela) entered late in the game at third base and batted fifth.  Scored one run as a pinch runner.

Venezuela beat Chinese Taipei 4-3

Jhon Torres (GCL-Colombia) started in right field and batted fifth.  1-for-5 with one run.

Colombia beat Czech Republic 12-2

Notes:
Yadier Molina (St. Louis-Puerto Rico MGR) was recognized as a honored guest: Primera Hora and El Vocero


Colombian League (October 31, 2018):

Notes:
Jose Calero (former GCL-Sincelejo) joined Sincelejo camp: El Meridiano

Saturday, October 27, 2018

Cardinals Winter League Notebook 10-27-18: Leandro Cedeno Singles Twice, Homers, & Drives In Five Runs In Two Games; Anthony Garcia Collects Two Singles & Three RBIs; Jhon Torres Singles Three Times, Walks, Homers, & Knocks In Three Runs In Two Games

Nippon Professional League:

Notes:
Yusei Kikuchi (Seibu) will choose Scott Boras (former Arkansas) as his agent: NPB On Reddit Twitter


Korean Baseball Organization:

Jamie Romak (former Memphis-SK) started at first base and batted fourth.  1-for-5 with one run and one strikeout.

SK beat Nexen 10-8

Sunday's Games:
Nexen (0-1) visits SK (1-0) @ 12:00 AM


Arizona Fall League:

Andy Young (Memphis-Surprise) started at second base and batted fourth.  1-for-4 with one strikeout.

Surprise beat Scottsdale 3-1
MLB Official Site Post Game

Saturday's Games:
Glendale (5-10) visits Mesa (8-7) @ 12:35 PM MST
Peoria (9-6) visits Salt River (9-6) @ 12:35 PM MST
Scottsdale (7-6) visits Surprise (5-9) @ 12:35 PM MST - Evan Kruczynski (Springfield) is schedueld to start for Surprise


Mexican Pacific League:

Colin Walsh (former Springfield-Mexicali) started at third base and batted sixth.  0-for-3 and assisted in one double play.

Kevin Medrano (former 2011 draft selection-Jalisco) started in centerfield and moved to second base, batting leadoff.  3-for-6 with two doubles, one RBI, three runs, and two strikeouts.
Daric Barton (former Peoria-Jalisco) started at first base and batted fifth.  1-for-2 with one run, three walks, and one hit by pitch.
Niko Vasquez (former Springfield-Jalisco) started at third base and batted seventh.  0-for-5 with one walk and two strikeouts.

Jalisco beat Mexicali 17-0
LMP Official Site Post Game

John Nogowski (Springfield-Obregon) started at first base and batted third.  0-for-4 at the plate.

Cedric Hunter (former Memphis-Hermosillo) started in left field and batted second.  2-for-5 with two RBIs and one run.

Hermosillo beat Obregon 6-2
LMP Official Site Post Game

Alexis Wilson (State College-Culiacan) started at catcher and batted ninth.  2-for-4 with one double, one RBI, one run, and one strikeout.

Culiacan beat Navojoa 10-7
LMP Official Site Post Game

Saturday's Games:
Mexicali (5-6) visits Jalisco (7-5) @ 5:15 PM CT
Mazatlan (7-4) visits Mochis (5-6) for a doubleheader beginning @ 5:00 PM MT
Obregon (5-7) visits Hermosillo (5-7) @ 6:00 PM MST
Culiacan (7-5) visits Navojoa @ 7:30 PM MST


Venezuela League:

Wilfredo Tovar (Memphis-Caracas) started at shortstop and batted leadoff.  0-for-5 with one ground into double play and assisted in two double plays.
Anthony Garcia (former Memphis-Caracas) started in left field and batted sixth.  2-for-4 with three RBIs (two w/two-outs).

Caribes beat Caracas 6-5
LVBP Official Site Post Game

Will Changarotty (State College-Zulia) entered in the sixth and pitched to two batters.  He allowed no hits or runs.  (p-s:7-6)(g/f:1-1)

Ronny Cedeno (former St. Louis signing-Magallanes) started at third base and batted fifth.  1-for-5 with one double, one run, one strikeout, and assisted in one double play.

Zulia beat Magallanes 7-3
LVBP Official Site Post Game

Notes:
Eliezer Alfonzo (former Peoria-Margarita) is focused on his return to the field after two-year absence: LVBP Official Site

Saturday's Games:
Margarita (8-4) visits Caracas (8-4) @ 2:00 PM VET
Lara (8-4) visits Magallanes (6-5) @ 5:30 PM VET
Zulia (5-7) visits Aragua (4-6) @ 6:00 PM VET
La Guaira (4-8) visits Caribes (3-8) @ 6:00 PM VET


Venezuelan Parallel League:

Carlos Talavera (former Johnson City-Aragua B) started in left field and batted fourth.  0-for-1 with one walk.

Aragua beat Aragua B 9-3

Saturday's Games:
Los Angeles (4-1-1) visits Aragua (4-4) @ 9:00 AM VET
Aragua B (4-4) visits Boston (2-0-1) @ 10:00 AM VET


Dominican League:

Alberto Rosario (former St. Louis-Estrellas) started at catcher and batted eighth.  1-for-3 and threw out one base runner.

Estrellas beat Licey 2-0
LIDOM Official Site Post Game

Raul Valdes (former St. Louis-Azucareros) started and pitched three innings.  He allowed four hits, five earned runs, one home run, two walks, hit one batter, threw one wild pitch, and struck one out. for the losing decision (2-1).  (g/f:1-4)

Escogido beat Azucareros 9-0
LIDOM Official Site Post Game

Francisco Pena (St. Louis-Cibaenas) started at catcher and batted eighth.  0-for-3 with one strikeout.

Cibaenas beat Cibao 2-1
LIDOM Official Site Post Game

Saturday's Games:
Licey (2-9) visits Escogido (6-5) @ 2:30 PM AST
Cibaenas (7-4) visits Estrellas (6-5) @ 7:30 PM AST
Azucareros (5-6) visits Cibao (7-4) @ 7:30 PM AST


World Cup U-23:

10/25/18:

Julio Rodriguez (Peoria-Dominican Republic) started at catcher and batted fourth.  2-for-4 with one double, one run, and committed one error.
Wadye Ynfante (State College-Dominican Republic) started in left field and batted eighth.  0-for-3 with one strikeout.
Diego Cordero (State College-Dominican Republic) entered in the ninth and pitched 1.2 innings.  He allowed two hits, two unearned runs, one walk, and struck one out for the losing decision.

Chinese Taipei beat Dominican Republic 3-1

Leandro Cedeno (Johnson City-Venezuela) started as designated hitter and batted third.  2-for-5 with two RBIs and grounded into two double plays.
Juan Yepez (Palm Beach-Venezuela) started at third base and moved to first, batting eighth.  2-for-4 with one double and one run.

Mexico beat Venezuela 10-4

Jhon Torres (GCL-Colombia) started in left field and batted fifth.  3-for-4 with one home run, three RBIs, three runs, and one walk.

Colombia beat Australia 18-5

10/26/18:

Leandro Cedeno (Johnson City-Venezuela) started as designated hitter and batted fifth.  1-for-4 with one home run, three RBIs, one run, and one strikeout.
Juan Yepez (Palm Beach-Venezuela) started at first base and batted eighth.  0-for-3 with one strikeout.

Japan beat Venezuela 6-3

Dariel Gomez (Johnson City-Dominican Republic) started at first base and batted sixth.  1-for-3 with one run and one strikeout.

Mexico beat Dominican Republic 3-1

Jhon Torres (GCL-Colombia) started in left field and batted fifth.  1-for-4 with one strikeout.

Colombia beat Puerto Rico 3-1 in 11 innings

Friday, October 26, 2018

Cardinals Winter League Notebook 10-26-18: Andy Young Singles Twice, Doubles, Homers, & Drives In Three Runs; Cedric Hunter Singles, Walks, Hits A Two-Run Homer, & Was Named Top CF In LMB; Carlos Talavera Collects Two Singles, One Double, One Triple, One Walk, & Two RBIs In Doubleheader

Cuban League:

Notes:
Alfredo Despaigne (Granma-Softbank) criticizes league for forcing to play after injury-plagued season in Japan: El Nuevo Herald


Arizona Fall League:

Andy Young (Memphis-Surprise) started at second base and batted fifth.  4-for-5 with one double, one home run, three RBIs (two w/two-outs), two runs, one strikeout, one throwing error, and assisted in two double plays.
Jeremy Martinez (Springfield-Surprise) started at catcher and batted eighth.  1-for-4 with two RBIs and one run.
Connor Jones (Springfield-Surprise) entered in the third and pitched two innings.  He allowed two hits, no runs, and struck two out.  (p-s:27-19)(g/f:3-0)

Glendale beat Surprise 21-8
MLB Official Site Post Game

Friday's Games:
Mesa (8-6) visits Glendale (4-10) @ 12:35 PM MST
Salt River (8-5) visits Peoria (9-5) @ 12:35 PM MST
Surprise (5-9) visits Scottsdale (7-6) @ 12:35 PM MST


Mexican Pacific League:

Cedric Hunter (former Memphis-Hermosillo) started in left field and batted second.  2-for-4 with one home run, two RBIs, three runs, and one walk.
Irving Lopez (Palm Beach-Hermosillo) entered late in the game at second base.

Alexis Wilson (State College-Culiacan) started at catcher and batted ninth.  0-for-2 with one strikeout and allowed one stolen base.

Hermosillo beat Culiacan 7-4
LMP Official Site Post Game

Niko Vasquez (former Springfield-Jalisco) started at third base and batted leadoff.  2-for-5 with two strikeouts and grounded into one double play.
Daric Barton (former Peoria-Jalisco) started at first base and batted sixth.  1-for-4 with one strikeout.

John Nogowski (Springfield-Obregon) started at first base and batted third.  2-for-4 with one sacrifice, one strikeout, and assisted in one double play.
Richy Pedroza (former Peoria-Obregon) entered late in the game at second base and batted eighth.  0-for-1 at the plate.

Jalisco beat Obregon 2-1 in 11 innings
LMP Official Site Post Game

Ramon Urias (Memphis-Mochis) started at second base and batted third.  0-for-4 with two strikeouts.
Hector Villalobos (State College-Mochis) entered in the seventh and pitched to one batter.  He allowed no hits or runs.  (p-s:1-1)(g/f:0-1)(ir-s:2-0)

Colin Walsh (former Springfield-Mexicali) started at third base and batted sixth.  0-for-3 with one run, one walk, one sacrifice, and two strikeouts.

Mexicali beat Mochis 5-4 in 10 innings
LMP Official Site Post Game

Notes:
Cedric Hunter (former Memphis-Leon) was named top centerfielder in the Triple-A Mexican League for the 2018 season: MiLB Official Site

Friday's Games:
Mexicali (5-5) visits Jalisco (6-5) @ 7:15 PM CT
Culiacan (6-5) visits Navojoa (5-5) @ 7:30 PM MST
Obregon (5-6) visits Hermosillo (4-7) @ 7:30 PM MST


Venezuelan League:

Wilfredo Tovar (Memphis-Caracas) started at shortstop and batted leadoff.  0-for-5 with one strikeout and assisted in one double play.
Anthony Garcia (former Memphis-Caracas) started in left field and batted fifth.  1-for-2 with one triple, two runs, two walks, and one stolen base.
Leobaldo Pina (former Springfield-Caracas) started at third base and batted ninth.  0-for-4 with two strikeouts.

Cesar Valera (former Palm Beach-Caribes) started at third base and batted sixth.  1-for-4 with one run, one strikeout, and one fielding error.
Jose Godoy (Palm Beach-Caribes) entered late in the game at catcher and batted ninth.  0-for-1 with one ground into double play.

Caracas beat Caribes 5-2
LVBP Official Site Post Game

Richard Castillo (former Memphis-Zulia) entered in the third and pitched two innings.  He allowed two hits, one earned run, one home run, and struck one out.  (p-s:29-18)(g/f:0-3)

Rayder Ascanio (Peoria-Magallanes) started at shortstop and batted sixth.  1-for-5 with one run and one strikeout.
Pedro Rodriguez (former MiLB signing-Magallanes) entered in the ninth and pitched one inning.  He allowed three hits, two earned runs, one walk, and struck two out.  (p-s:21-14)(g/f:0-1)

Magallanes beat Zulia 15-5
LVBP Official Site Post Game

Vicente Campos (former MiLB signing-Lara) entered in the ninth and pitched one inning.  He allowed one hit, no runs, and one walk for the blown save (1) and winning decision (2-0).  (p-s:29-20)(g/f:3-0)(ir-s:1-0)

Lara beat Aragua 3-2
LVBP Official Site Post Game

Notes:
Ronny Cedeno (former St. Louis signing-Magallanes) was held out of action with leg discomfort: LVBP Official Site

Eliezer Alfonzo (former Peoria-Margarita) joined Margarita and began training on Tuesday: LVBP Official Site

Nestor Molina (former MiLB signing-Lara) is expected to join the rotation soon, Ildemaro Vargas (former Springfield-Lara) is expected November 3rd, and Rangel Ravelo (Memphis-Lara) is dealing with a double fracture: El Emergente

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


Venezuelan Parallel League:

Carlos Talavera (former Johnson City-Aragua B) started at first base and batted fourth.  1-for-3 at the plate.

Aragua B beat Philadelphia 9-3 in game one of doubleheader

Carlos Talavera (former Johnson City-Aragua B) started in centerfield and batted third.  3-for-3 with one double, one triple, two RBIs, one run, one walk, and one stolen base.

Aragua B beat Philadelphia 7-6 in game two of doubleheader

Friday's Games:
Philadelphia (1-6) visits Los Angeles (4-1-1) @ 10:00 AM VET
Aragua (3-4) visits Aragua B (4-3) @ 10:00 AM VET


Dominican League:

Audry Perez (former St. Louis-Estrellas) started at catcher and batted eighth.  2-for-4 at the plate.

Genesis Cabrera (Memphis-Licey) entered in the seventh and picked off one batter.  (ir-s:1-0)

Estrellas beat Licey 3-2
LIDOM Official Site Post Game

Friday's Games:
Estrellas (4-5) visits Licey (2-7) @ 7:15 PM AST
Escogido (5-5) visits Azucareros (5-5) @ 7:30 PM AST
Cibao (7-3) visits Cibaenas (6-4) @ 8:00 PM AST


Nicaraguan League (November 3, 2018):

Notes:
Vicente Padilla (former Softbank-Leon) is expected to pitch the winter for Leon and may be used to close games out: La Prensa


Puerto Rican League (November 15, 2018):

Notes:
Ivan Maldonado (former MiLB tryout-Caguas) will begin season in rotation and Robby Rowland (former Springfield-Caguas) continues to rehab from injury: El Vocero

Thursday, October 25, 2018

Cardinals Winter League Notebook 10-25-18: Cardinals Signed Michael Ozoria & Engels Martinez; Wilfredo Tovar Singles Twice, Doubles, & Drives In Two Runs; Leobaldo Pina Hits A Solo Home Run



Arizona Fall League:

Tommy Edman (Memphis-Surprise) started at shortstop and batted leadoff.  1-for-3 with one walk, one hit by pitch, one stolen base, one caught stealing, and assisted in one double play.
Andy Young (Memphis-Surprise) started at second base and batted fifth.  0-for-2 with two walks, two strikeouts, and assisted in one double play.
Lane Thomas (Memphis-Surprise) started in right field and batted seventh.  1-for-4 with one stolen base and three strikeouts.

Rob Kaminsky (former Palm Beach-Glendale) entered in the seventh and pitched 1.1 innings.  He allowed no hits or runs, threw one wild pitch, and struck three out.  (p-s:19-11)(g/f:1-0)

Glendale beat Surprise 3-2

Thursday's Games:
Glendale (3-10) visits Surprise (5-8) @ 12:35 PM MST
Mesa (8-5) visits Peoria (8-5) @ 12:35 PM MST
Salt River (8-5) visits Scottsdale (7-6) @ 6:35 PM MST


Mexican Pacific League:

Cedric Hunter (former Memphis-Hermosillo) started in left field and batted second.  0-for-4 at the plate.
Arturo Reyes (Memphis-Hermosillo) started and pitched six innings.  He allowed five hits, three runs (one earned), one throwing error, and struck four out for the losing decision (0-3).  (p-s:79-53)(g/f:8-4)

Alexis Wilson (State College-Culiacan) started at catcher and batted ninth.  0-for-2 with one hit by pitch and threw out one base runner.

Culiacan beat Hermosillo 3-1
LMP Official Site Post Game

Kevin Medrano (former 2011draft selection-Jalisco) started in left field and batted leadoff.  0-for-3 at the plate.
Daric Barton (former Peoria-Jalisco) started at first base and batted sixth.  1-for-3 with one walk.
Niko Vasquez (former Springfield-Jalisco) started at third base and moved to first, batting seventh.  2-for-5 with one double and one strikeout.

John Nogowski (Springfield-Obregon) started at first base and batted third.  0-for-5 with one sacrifice, one strikeout, and assisted in two double plays.

Obregon beat Jalisco 1-0 in 14 innings
LMP Official Site Post Game

Ramon Urias (Memphis-Mochis) started as designated hitter and batted third.  1-for-3 with one run and three walks (one intentional).

Mochis beat Mexicali 6-4 in 10 innings
LMP Official Site Post Game

Thursday's Games:
Navojoa (5-3) visits Mazatlan (5-4) for a doubleheader beginning @ 6:00 PM MT
Hermosillo (3-7) visits Culiacan (6-4) @ 7:35 PM MT
Jalisco (6-4) visits Obregon (4-6) @ 7:10 PM MST
Mochis (5-5) visits Mexicali (4-5) @ 7:30 PM PT


Venezuelan League:

Imeldo Diaz (State College-Margarita) started at shortstop and batted seventh.  2-for-4 with one RBI, one run, and one strikeout.
Dennis Ortega (Peoria-Margarita) started at catcher and batted ninth.  2-for-4 with one double, one RBI, one run, assisted in one double play, and threw out one base runner.

Cesar Valera (former Palm Beach-Caribes) started at third base and batted sixth.  2-for-4 with one RBI, one strikeout, and one fielding error.
Jose Godoy (Palm Beach-Caribes) entered late in the game as a pinch hitter and batted ninth.  0-for-1 with one strikeout.

Margarita beat Caribes 8-4
LVBP Official Site Post Game

Will Changarotty (State College-Zulia) entered in the eighth and pitched one inning.  He allowed no hits or runs, and struck one out.  (p-s:16-10)(g/f:2-0)

Lara beat Zulia 7-5
LVBP Official Site Post Game

Wilfredo Tovar (Memphis-Caracas) started at shortstop and batted leadoff.  3-for-5 with one double, two two-out RBIs, two runs, one stolen base, and assisted in one double play.
Leobaldo Pina (former Palm Beach-Caracas) started at third base and batted eighth.  1-for-3 with one home run, one RBI, and one run.

Rayder Ascanio (Peoria-Magallanes) started at shortstop and batted seventh.  1-for-2 with one walk, one stolen base, and one strikeout.

Caracas beat Magallanes 10-0
LVBP Official Site Post Game

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


Dominican League:

Magneuris Sierra (former St. Louis-Azucareros) started in left field and batted ninth.  0-for-3 at the plate.

Escogido beat Azucareros 6-0
LIDOM Official Site Post Game

Eugenio Velez (former Memphis-Cibaenas) started in right field and batted fifth.  1-for-4 with two RBIs.
Yefri Perez (former MiLB signing-Cibaenas) entered late in the game in right field and batted eighth.  1-for-1 with one run and two stolen bases.

Cibaenas beat Cibao 5-4
LIDOM Official Site Post Game

Audry Perez (former St. Louis-Estrellas) started at catcher and batted fifth.  1-for-4 with one run and grounded into one double play.

Estrellas beat Licey 8-0
LIDOM Official Site Post Game

Notes:
Juan Herrera (former Palm Beach-Licey) went 0-for-2 with one strikeout and committed one error and Maikel Cleto (former St. Louis-Licey) struck out one and allowed one hit and one walk over one inning as Licey beat Escogido 7-2 in Parallel League play: Licey Official Site

St. Louis signed international prospects RHP Engels Martinez and LHP Michael Ozoria on october 20, 2018.

No Games Scheduled For Thursday


World Cup U-23:

Jhon Torres (GCL-Colombia) started in left field and batted sixth.  0-for-4 with one walk, one strikeout, and grounded into one double play.

Chinese Taipei beat Colombia 6-5

Wednesday, October 24, 2018

Cardinals Winter League Notebook 10-24-18: Ramon Urias Singles Twice & Hits A Three-Run Homer; Evan MacLane Strikes Out Five & Allows One Run Over Six & A Third Innings; Leandro Cedeno Doubles & Drives In One Run

Arizona Fall League:

Conner Greene (Memphis-Surprise) entered in the fourth and pitched one inning.  He allowed one hit, three earned runs, and four walks.  (p-s:32-13)(g/f:2-0)
Will Latcham (Memphis-Surprise) entered in the seventh and pitched one inning.  He allowed no hits or runs.  (p-s:8-6)(g/f:1-1)

Salt River beat Surprise 7-5
MLB Official Site Post Game

Wednesday's Games:
Peoria (8-4) visits Mesa (7-5) @ 12:35 PM MST
Scottsdlae (7-5) visits Salt River (7-5) @ 12:35 PM MST
Surprise (5-7) visits Glendale (2-10) @ 12:35 PM MST


Mexican Pacific League:

Cedric Hunter (former Memphis-Hermosillo) started in left field and batted second.  1-for-5 with one run and one stolen base.
Irving Lopez (Palm Beach-Hermosillo) entered late in the game at second base.

Alexis Wilson (State College-Culiacan) started at catcher and batted eighth.  0-for-2 with one walk and one strikeout.

Hermosillo beat Culiacan 8-3
LMP Official Site Post Game

Daric Barton (former Peoria-Jalisco) started at first base and batted sixth.  1-for-3 and assisted in three double plays.
Niko Vasquez (former Springfield-Jalisco) started at third base and batted seventh.  0-for-3 with one strikeout and assisted in one double play.
Kevin Medrano (former 2011 draft selection-Jalisco) entered late in the game in left field and batted ninth.  1-for-1 with one double, one run, and one stolen base.

John Nogowski (Springfield-Obregon) started at first base and batted sixth.  0-for-3 with two strikeouts.

Jalisco beat Obregon 1-0
LMP Official Site Post Game

Ramon Urias (Memphis-Mochis) started as designated hitter and batted third.  3-for-5 with one home run, three RBIs, one run, one strikeout, and was picked off.
Pedro Echemendia (former Memphis-Mochis) started and pitched to seven batters.  He allowed four hits, two earned runs, two home runs, one walk, and struck one out.  (p-s:28-17)(g/f:1-0)

Mochis beat Mexicali 6-5
LMP Official Site Post Game

Notes:
Randy Arozarena (Memphis-Morelos) will begin his winter season with Morelos in the Meridana League, based in Yucatan: Manuel Garrido Perez Twitter

Amaury Cazana (former Memphis-Yucatan) will play for Yucatan in the Meridana League: Manuel Garrido Perez Twitter

Wednesday's Games:
Hermosillo (3-6) visits Culiacan (5-4) @ 7:35 PM MT
Navojoa (4-3) visits Mazatlan (5-3) @ 8:00 PM MT
Jalisco (6-3) visits Obregon (3-6) @ 7:10 PM MST
Mochis (4-5) visits Mexicali (4-4) @ 7:30 PM PT


Venezuelan League:

Imeldo Diaz (state College-Margarita) started at shortstop and batted seventh.  0-for-5 with two strikeouts and assisted in one double play.

Cesar Valera (former Palm Beach-Caribes) started at shortstop and batted sixth.  2-for-3 with one double, one strikeout, and assisted in one double play.

Margarita beat Caribes 11-0
LVBP Official Site Post Game

Rayder Ascanio (Peoria-Magallanes) started at shortstop and batted leadoff.  1-for-4 with one strikeout, one throwing error, and one missed catch error.
Ronny Cedeno (former St. Louis signing-Magallanes) started at third base and batted fifth.  1-for-3 with one strikeout.

Wilfredo Tovar (Memphis-Caracas) started at shortstop and batted leadoff.  2-for-4 with two runs, one walk, and one caught stealing.
Anthony Garcia (former Memphis-Caracas) started in left field and batted sixth.  0-for-4 with one RBI and one strikeout.
Leobaldo Pina (former Springfield-Caracas) started at third base and batted ninth.  0-for-3 with one hit by pitch and one strikeout.

Caracas beat Magallanes 7-1
LVBP Official Site Post Game

Notes:
Matt Pearce (Springfield-Caracas) joined Caracas on Tuesday and is expected to pitch out of the rotation and Miguel Socolovich (former St. louis-Caracas) threw his first bullpen session and is expected to be available in ten days: Caracas Official Site

Franyel Casadilla (State College-Caribes) was removed from the Caribes active roster: El Emergente

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


Venezuelan Parallel League:

Wednesday's Games:
Aragua B (2-3) visits Los Angeles (4-1-1) @ 10:00 AM VET
Boston (2-0-1) visits Philadelphia (1-4) @ 10:00 AM VET


Dominican League:

Magneuris Sierra (former St. Louis-Azucareros) entered late in the game as a pinch runner.

Licey beat Azucareros 8-7
LIDOM Official Site Post Game

Audry Perez (former St. Louis-Estrellas) started at catcher and batted ninth.  2-for-4 at the plate.
Evan MacLane (former St. Louis-Estrellas) started and pitched 6.1 innings.  He allowed four hits, one earned run, one home run, and struck five out.  (g/f:8-4)

Cibao beat Estrellas 2-1 in 11 innings
LIDOM Official Site Post Game

Eugenio Velez (former Memphis-Cibaenas) started in right field and batted fifth.  1-for-3 with one triple and one run.
Yefri Perez (former MiLB signing-Cibaenas) entered late in the game in right field and batted fifth.  0-for-1 with one strikeout.

Cibaenas beat Escogido 8-3
LIDOM Official Site Post Game

Wednesday's Games:
Azucareros (5-4) visits Escogido (4-5) @ 7:15 PM AST
Cibaenas (5-4) visits Cibao (7-2) @ 7:30 PM AST
Licey (2-6) visits Estrellas (3-5) @ 7:30 PM AST


World Cup U-23:

Leandro Cedeno (Johnson City-Venezuela) started as designated hitter and batted third.  1-for-5 with one double, one RBI, one strikeout, and grounded into one double play.
Juan Yepez (Palm Beach-Venezuela) entered late in the game at first base and batted fourth.  One run and one walk.

Venezuela beat Korea 9-2

Julio Rodriguez (Peoria-Dominican Republic) started at catcher and batted fourth.  1-for-3 with one RBI and one walk.
Dariel Gomez (Johnson City-Dominican Republic) started at first base and batted sixth.  0-for-2 with one run, two walks, and two strikeouts.
Wadye Ynfante (State College-Dominican Republic) started in centerfield and batted eighth.  1-for-4 with one walk.

Dominican Republic beat Czech Republic 8-7

Jhon Torres (GCL-Colombia) started in right field and batted fourth.  1-for-4 with one RBI and one strikeout.

Japan beat Colombia 7-2

Tuesday, October 23, 2018

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Arizona Fall League:

Andy Young (Memphis-Surprise) started at second base and batted seventh.  0-for-3 with one RBI, one sac fly, one strikeout, and assisted in one double play.
Lane Thomas (Memphis-Surprise) started in right field and batted eighth.  2-for-4 with one run.
Jeremy Martinez (Springfield-Surprise) started at catcher and batted ninth.  0-for-4 and threw out one of two base runners.
Evan Kruczynski (Springfield-Surprise) started and pitched 4.2 innings.  He allowed six hits, four runs (three earned), one home run, one walk, one pickoff error, and struck three out for the losing decision (1-1).  (p-s:69-46)(g/f:6-1)
Connor Jones (Springfield-Surprise) entered in the fifth and pitched 1.1 innings.  He allowed six hits, four earned runs, one walk, threw two wild pitches, and struck one out.  (p-s:36-21)(g/f:2-0)(ir-s:1-0)

Salt River beat Surprise 8-5
MLB Official Site Post Game

Tuesday's Games:
Peoria (7-4) visits Glendale (2-9) @ 12:35 PM MST
Scottsdale (6-5) visits Mesa (7-4) @ 12:35 PM MST
Surprise (5-5) visits Salt River (5-5) @ 12:35 PM MST


Mexican Pacific League:

Stats:
John Nogowski (Springfield-Obregon) has played in eight games going 12-for-29 (.414) with four RBIs, 12 total bases, one run, two walks, one stolen base, three strikeouts, three caught stealing, .452 OBP, .414 SLG, and .865 OPS.
Niko Vasquez (former Springfield-Jalisco) has played in seven games going 10-for-25 (.400) with two doubles, two home runs, six RBIs, 18 total bases, ten runs, two walks, two strikeouts, .444 OBP, .720 SLG, and 1.164 OPS.
Cedric Hunter (former Memphis-Hermosillo) has played in six games going 9-for-23 (.391) with two doubles, five RBIs, 11 total bases, two runs, two walks, two strikeouts, one caught stealing, .462 OBP, .478 SLG, and .940 OPS.
Iker Franco (former Springfield-Obregon) has played in one game going 1-for-3 (.333) with one total base, one run, .333 OBP, .333 SLG, and .667 OPS.
Ramon Urias (Memphis-Mochis) has played in eight games going 8-for-27 (.296) with two doubles, two home runs, five RBIs, 16 total bases, five runs, six walks, five strikeouts, one caught stealing, .441 OBP, .593 SLG, and 1.034 OPS.
Kevin Medrano (former 2011 draft selection-Jalisco) has played five games going 2-for-10 (.200) with two total bases, one run, one walk, three strikeouts, one caught stealing, .273 OBP, .200 SLG, and .473 OPS.
Alexis Wilson (State College-Culiacan) has played in six games going 3-for-19 (.158) with one double, four total bases, one run, one strikeout, .200 OBP, .211 SLG, and .411 OPS.
Daric Barton (former Peoria-Jalisco) has played in eight games going 3-for-21 (.143) with one double, one home run, two RBIs, seven total bases, two runs, six walks, six strikeouts, .357 OBP, .333 SLG, and .690 OPS.
Irving Lopez (Palm Beach-Hermosillo) has played in one game going 0-for-0 (.000) with one walk and 1.000 OBP.

Atruro Reyes (Memphis-Hermosillo) has made two starts posting a 0-2 record, 4.00 ERA, and 1.22 WHIP.  He's allowed ten hits, four earned runs, one walk, hit one batter, and struck ten out over nine innings.
Joe Colon (former MiLB signing-Jalisco) has made five relief appearances posting a 0-1 record, 6.23 ERA, and 2.08 WHIP, and three holds.  He's allowed seven hits, three earned runs, two walks, hit one batter, and struck four out over 4.1 innings.
Pedro Echemendia (former Memphis-Mochis) has made one start posting a 0-1 record, 15.00 ERA, and 2.00 WHIP.  He's allowed six hits, five earned runs, one home run, and struck one out over three innings.
Hector Villalobos (State College-Mochis) has made one relief appearance posting a 0-0 record, *.** ERA, and *.** WHIP.  He's allowed one hit, one earned run, and one home run over 0.0 innings.

Notes:
Hurricane Willa will have an affect on the schedule this week: LMP Official Site

Tuesday's Games:
Hermosillo (2-6) visits Culiacan (5-2) @ 7:35 PM MT
Navojoa (4-3) visits Mazaltan (5-3) @ 8:00 PM MT
Jalisco (5-3) visits Obregon (3-5) @ 7:10 PM MST
Mochis (3-5) visits Mexicali (3-3) @ 7:30 PM PT


Venezuelan League:

Stats:
Jose Godoy (Palm Beach-Caribes) has played in four games going 3-for-6 (.500) with one double, one home run, four RBIs, seven total bases, two runs,
Rangel Ravelo (Memphis-Lara) has played in four games going 5-for-13 (.385) with one double, two RBIs, six total bases, two runs, three walks, .529 OBP, .462 SLG, and .991 OPS.
Imeldo Diaz (State College-Margarita) has played in five games going 6-for-17 (.353) with one double, three RBIs, seven total bases, two runs, one walk, one strikeout, .368 OBP, .412 SLG, and .780 OPS.
Ronny Cedeno (former St. Louis signing-Magallanes) has played in six games going 8-for-23 (.348) with three RBIs, eight total bases, one run, two walks, two strikeouts, .423 OBP, .348 SLG, and .771 OPS.
Cesar Valera (former Palm Beach-Caribes) has played in six games going 6-for-20 (.300) with one double, one RBI, seven RBIs, one run, two walks, two strikeouts, .391 OBP, .350 SLG, and .741 OPS.
Wilfredo Tovar (Memphis-Caracas) has played in eight games going 10-for-34 (.294) with one double, five RBIs, 11 total bases, two runs, one walk, one stolen base, four strikeouts, .333 OBP, .324 SLG, .657 OPS.
Leobaldo Pina (former Springfield-Caracas) has played in five games going 4-for-17 (.235) with one home run, one RBI, seven total bases, two runs, two walks, two strikeouts, .316 OBP, .412 SLG, and .728 OPS.
Anthony Garcia (former Memphis-Caracas) has played in eight games going 6-for-30 (.200) with three doubles, five RBIs, nine total bases, two runs, two walks, four strikeouts, one caught stealing, .306 OBP, .300 SLG, and .606 OPS.
Rayder Ascanio (Peoria-Magallanes) has played in seven games going 4-for-28 (.143) with one home run, four RBIs, seven total bases, five runs, five walks, one stolen base, one strikeout, .273 OBP, .250 SLG, and .523 OPS.
Dennis Ortega (Peoria-Margarita) has played in one game going 0-for-4 (.000).

Pedro Rodriguez (former MiLB signing-Magallanes) has made four relief appearances posting a 0-0 record, 0.00 ERA, 0.30 WHIP, and three saves.  He's allowed one hit, no runs, and struck two out over 3.1 innings.
Dionis Zamora (Johnson City-Magallanes) has made one relief appearance posting a 0-0 record, 0.00 ERA, and 2.00 WHIP.  He's allowed one hit, no runs, one walk, and struck one out over one inning.
Will Changarotty (State College-Zulia) has made three relief appearances posting a 0-0 record, 0.00 ERA, and 0.69 WHIP.  He's allowed three hits, one unearned run, and struck two out over 4.1 innings.
Vicente Campos (former MiLB signing-Lara) has made four relief appearances posting a 1-0 record, 2.25 ERA, and 2.50 WHIP.  He's allowed six hits, one earned run, four walks, and struck one out over four innings.
Franyel Casadilla (State College-Caribes) has made two relief appearances posting a 0-0 record, 8.10 ERA, and 1.80 WHIP.  He's allowed four hits, three earned runs, two walks, hit one batter, and struck two out over 3.1 innings.

Notes:
Miguel Socolovich (former St. Louis-Caracas) was added to the Caracas active roster: El Emergente

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


Venzuelan Parallel League:

Tuesday's Games:
Los Angeles (4-1-1) visits Boston (2-0-1) @ 10:00 AM VET
Philadelphia (1-3) visits Aragua (2-4) @ 10:00 AM VET


Dominican League:

Alberto Rosario (former St. Louis-Estrellas) entered late in the game at catcher.

Cibao beat Estrellas 12-1
LIDOM Official Site Post Game

Notes:
Franmil Reyes (San Diego-Escogido) prepares for his debut with Escogido: Escogido Official Site

Raul Valdes (former St. Louis-Azucareros) was named LIDOM Pitcher of the Week: Azucareros Official Site

Tuesday's Games:
Azucareros (5-3) visits Licey (1-6) @ 7:15 PM AST
Cibao (6-2) visits Estrellas (3-4) @ 7:30 PM AST
Escogido (4-4) visits Cibaenas (4-4) @ 8:00 PM AST


World Cup U-23:

Leandro Cedeno (Johnson City-Venezuela) started as designated hitter and batted third.  1-for-5 with one RBI and one run.
Juan Yepez (Palm Beach-Venezuela) started at third base and batted sixth.  1-for-3 with one strikeout and committed one error.

Julio Rodriguez (Peoria-Dominican Republic) started at catcher and batted fifth.  0-for-4 with one strikeout.
Dariel Gomez (Johnson City-Dominican Republic) started at first base and batted seventh.  1-for-4 with one RBI and one strikeout.
Wadye Ynfante (State College-Dominican Republic) started in centerfield and batted ninth.  0-for-2 with one walk and two strikeouts.
Diego Cordero (State College-Dominican Reoublic) started and pitched two-thirds of an inning.  He allowed two hits, three runs (one earned), and two walks for the losing decision.

Venezuela beat Dominican Republic 7-2

Jhon Torres (GCL-Colombia) started in left field and batted third.  1-for-4 with two runs and one walk.

Mexico beat Colombia 7-6


Colombian League (November 2, 2018):

Geddy Guerra (former VSL-Monteria) has signed on to pitch for Monteria during 2018-19 season: LCBP Official Site