Thursday, January 31, 2019

Cardinals Winter League Notebook 1-31-19: Edgard Montiel Singles Twice & Drives In One Run; Pete Kozma Singles & Doubles; Francisco Rivera Singles

Australian Baseball League Championship:

Pete Kozma (former St. Louis-Perth) started at shortstop and batted second.  2-for-4 with one double, one strikeout, one fielding error, and assisted in one double play.

Brisbane beat Perth 3-2
ABL Official Site Post Game

No Game Scheduled For Friday


Latin American Series:

Jonathan Rivera (former Johnson City-Herrera) started as designated hitter and batted fourth.  0-for-4 at the plate.

Herrera beat Barranquilla 3-1
LIV Official Site Post Game

Edgard Montiel (former DSL-Leon) started at third base and batted fifth.  2-for-4 with one RBI, two runs, and one strikeout.
Ronald Medrano (former GCL-Leon) started and pitched four innings.  He allowed four hits, four earned runs, one walk, hit one batter, and struck four out.

Francisco Rivera (former Palm Beach-Acayucan) started as designated hitter and batted third.  1-for-3 with one run and two strikeouts.

Leon beat Acayucan 7-5
LIV Official Site Post Game

Notes:
Jose Leon (former Arkansas-Herrera) talks about coaching the Herrera squad: El Nuevo Dia

Thursday's Games:
Herrera (2-3) visits Leon (5-0) @ 2:00 PM
Xalapa (3-2) visits Acayucan (2-3) @ 7:00 PM


Pan American Games Qualifier (Brazil):

Notes:
Dewin Perez (former Peoria-Colombia) and Jose Calero (former GCL-Colombia) helped pitch Colombia to a 10-4 win over Panama: El Universal


Caribbean Series (February 4, 2019):

Notes:
Lara (Venezuela), Las Tunas (Cuba), and Jalisco (Mexican Pacific) will compete in Group A and Santurce (Puerto Rico), Estrellas (Dominican Republic), and Herrera (Panama) will be in Group B: LVBP Official Site

Herrera may add players who participated with other teams in the Latin American Series: Licey Official Site

Raul Valdes (former St. Louis-Azucareros/Estrellas) is a candidate to start the first game for Estrellas: Estrellas Official Site

Fernando Tatis (former St. Louis-Estrellas MGR) feels his team is built to win: El Caribe

Wednesday, January 30, 2019

Cardinals Winter League Notebook 1-30-19: Francisco Rivera Singles, Doubles, & Drives In One Run; Jonathan Rivera Singles; Jose Almarante Strikes Out Three & Allows Three Runs Over Five Innings

Mexican Pacific League Playoffs:

Final Stats:
Rainel Rosario (former Springfield-Culiacan) played in five games going 5-for-18 (.278) with one double, one triple, two RBIs, eight total bases, three walks, one stolen base, three strikeouts, one caught stealing, .409 OBP, .444 SLG, and .854 OPS.
Irving Lopez (Palm Beach-Hermosillo) played in four games going 2-for-9 (.222) with one home run, one RBI, five total bases, two runs, two strikeouts, .222 OBP, .556 SLG, and .778 OPS.
Yefri Perez (former MiLB signing-Obregon) played in 12 games going 6-for-35 (.171) with one double, one triple, two RBIs, nine total bases, three runs, four walks, two stolen bases, 12 strikeouts, .256 OBP, .257 SLG, and .514 OPS.
Iker Franco (former Springfield-Obregon) played in seven games going 1-for-7 (.143) with one double, two RBIs, two total bases, one walk, two strikeouts, .200 OBP, .286 SLG, and .486 OPS.
Niko Vasquez (former Springfield-Jalisco) played in two games going 0-for-1 (.000).

Maikel Cleto (former St. Louis-Obregon) made 12 relief appearances posting a 3-0 record, 2.87 ERA, 1.15 WHIP, and four saves.  He allowed ten hits, five earned runs, four home runs, eight walks, and struck 18 out over 15.2 innings.
Hector Villalobos (State College-Mochis) made four relief appearances posting a 0-0 record, 9.00 ERA, and 1.00 WHIP.  He allowed one hit, two earned runs, one walk, and struck one out over two innings.
Jaime Garcia (former St. Louis-Hermosillo) made two appearances (one start) posting a 0-1 record, 9.00 ERA, and 3.50 WHIP.  He allowed four hits, five runs (two earned), three walks, and hit one batter over two innings.
Fernando Salas (former St. Louis-Hermosillo) made one relief appearance posting a 0-0 record, 81.00 ERA, and 6.00 WHIP.  He allowed no hits, three earned runs, two walks, and hit one batter over 0.1 innings.


Australian Baseball League Championship:

Thursday's Game:
Brisbane (0-0) visits Perth (0-0) @ 7:00 PM AWST


Latin American Series:

Edgard Montiel (former DSL-Leon) started at first base and batted sixth.  0-for-2 with one strikeout.

Leon beat Cordoba 4-0, suspended
La Prensa

Francisco Rivera (former Palm Beach-Acayucan) started at first base and batted fourth.  2-for-4 with one double, one RBI, one run, and one strikeout.

Jonathan Rivera (former Johnson City-Herrera) started as designated hitter and batted fourth.  1-for-4 with two strikeouts.

Herrera beat Acayucan 4-0
TV Max Deportes Post Game

Jose Almarante (former Memphis-Xalapa) started and pitched five innings.  He allowed six hits, three earned runs, three walks, threw one wild pitch, and struck three out.

Xalapa beat Barranquilla 12-11

Wednesday's Games:
Herrera (1-3) visits Barranquilla (1-3)
Cordoba (1-3) visits Xalapa (3-1)
Acayucan (2-2) visits Leon (2-2)


Caribbean Series (February 4, 2019):

Notes:
57 companies were said to be invested in the Caribbean Series in Venezuela: Lider

Estrellas will begin practices on Wednesday: Bengaleses

The Caribbean Series will broken up into two groups with the winner of each group facing off for the championship: LBPRC Official Site

Tuesday, January 29, 2019

Cardinals Winter League Notebook 1-29-19: Jonathan Rivera Hits A Two-Run Homer; Francisco Rivera Singles & Drives In One Run; Iker Franco Knocks In One Run

Mexican Pacific League Championship:

Yefri Perez (former MiLB signing-Obregon) started in centerfield and batted second.  1-for-4 with one run and two strikeouts.
Iker Franco (former Springfield-Obregon) started at catcher and batted sixth.  0-for-2 with one RBI, one sac fly, and one strikeout.

Jalisco beat Obregon 11-1
LMP Official Site Post Game
Jalisco wins series four games to two


Venezuelan League Playoffs:

Final Stats:
Rangel Ravelo (Memphis-Lara) played in 16 games going 26-for-65 (.400) with six doubles, two home runs, 11 RBIs, 38 total bases, ten runs, seven walks, eight strikeouts, .467 OBP, .585 SLG, and 1.051 OPS.
Leobaldo Pina (former Springfield-Caracas) played in three games going 4-for-11 (.364) with one double, one RBI, five total bases, one stolen base, three strikeouts, one caught stealing, .364 OBP, .455 SLG, and .818 OPS.
Ildemaro Vargas (former Springfield-Lara) played in 16 games going 20-for-65 (.308) with seven doubles, nine RBIs, 27 total bases, 12 runs, 11 walks, one stolen base, ten strikeouts, two caught stealing, .403 OBP, .415 SLG, and .818 OPS.
Breyvic Valera (former St. Louis-Margarita) played in four games going 3-for-12 (.250) with one double, four total bases, one walk, two strikeouts, .308 OBP, .333 SLG, and .641 OPS.
Gabriel Lino (former Memphis-Aragua) played in three games going 2-for-8 (.250) with two total bases, two strikeouts, .250 OBP, .250 SLG, and .500 OPS.
Cesar Valera (former Palm Beach-Caribes) played in six games going 4-for-18 (.222) with three RBIs, four total bases, four strikeouts, .211 OBP, .222 SLG, and .433 OPS.
Ronny Cedeno (former St. Louis signing-Magallanes) played in 13 games going 11-for-50 (.220) with two doubles, one home run, six RBIs, 16 total bases, seven runs, two walks, seven strikeouts, .264 OBP, .320 SLG, and .584 OPS.
Wilfredo Tovar (former Memphis-Caracas) played in 16 games going 13-for-59 (.220) with one double, two RBIs, 14 total bases, four runs, three walks, nine strikeouts, .258 OBP, .237 SLG, and .495 OPS.
Rafael Ortega (former Memphis-Caribes) played in 11 games going 8-for-43 (.186) with two doubles, one home run, four RBIs, 13 total bases, eight runs, two walks, four strikeouts, .208 OBP, .320 SLG, and .511 OPS.
Imeldo Diaz (State College-Margarita) played in two games going 1-for-6 (.167) with one RBI, one total base, one run, one walk, one strikeout, .286 OBP, .167 SLG, and .452 OPS.
Rayder Ascanio (Peoria-Magallanes) played in six games going 1-for-10 (.100) with one RBI, one total base, one run, one walk, four strikeouts, .182 OBP, .100 SLG, and .282 OPS.
Jose Godoy (Palm Beach-Caribes) played in one game going 0-for-1 (.000) with one strikeout.

Vicente Campos (former MiLB signing-Lara) made 11 relief appearances posting a 1-0 record, 0.00 ERA, 0.57 WHIP, and one hold.  He allowed five hits, no runs, two walks, and struck seven out over 12.1 innings.
Pedro Rodriguez (former MiLB signing-Magallanes/Caracas) made nine relief appearances posting a 0-0 record, 0.00 ERA, 0.39 WHIP, one hold, and three saves.  He allowed three hits, no runs, one walk, hit one batter, and struck five out over 10.1 innings.
Kender Villegas (former Palm Beach-Margarita) made two relief appearances posting a 0-0 record, 0.00 ERA, and 1.33 WHIP.  He allowed four hits, one unearned run, and struck three out over three innings.
Williams Perez (MiLB signing-Lara) made five starts posting a 3-0 record, 1.32 ERA, and 0.88 WHIP.  He allowed 17 hits, four earned runs, one home run, seven walks, and struck 14 out over 27.1 innings.
Nestor Molina (former MiLB signing-Lara) made three starts posting a 1-0 record, 1.72 ERA, and 1.02 WHIP.  He allowed 12 hits, three earned runs, four walks, hit two batters, and struck ten out over 15.2 innings.
Miguel Socolovich (former St. Louis-Caracas) made nine relief appearances posting a 2-0 record, 3.60 ERA, 1.40 WHIP, one hold, and three saves.  He allowed nine hits, six runs (four earned), two home runs, five walks, and struck seven out over ten innings.
Angel Castro (former Memphis-Caribes) made two appearances (one start) posting a 0-1 record, 6.00 ERA, and 2.33 WHIP.  He allowed six hits, four runs (two earned), one home run, one walk, and struck one out over three innings.
Juan Gonzalez (former Memphis-Caribes) made two relief appearances posting a 0-0 record, 13.50 ERA, and 2.25 WHIP.  He allowed six hits, four earned runs, four home runs, and struck three out over 2.2 innings.


Latin American Series:

Edgard Montiel (former DSL-Leon) started at third base and batted seventh.  1-for-3 at the plate.

Jonathan Rivera (former Johnson City-Herrera) entered late in the game as designated hitter and batted fourth.  1-for-1 with one home run, two RBIs, and one run.

Leon beat Herrera 5-3
LNBP Official Site Post Game

Geddy Guerra (former VSL-Barranquilla) started and pitched five innings.  He allowed six hits, four earned runs, and two walks.

Barranquilla beat Cordoba 5-4
El Heraldo Post Game

Francisco Rivera (former Palm Beach-Acayucan) started as designated hitter and batted fourth.  1-for-5 with one RBI and grounded into one double play.

Xalapa beat Acayucan 4-3 in 10 innings

Tuesday's Games:
Cordoba (1-2) visits Leon (3-0)
Acayucan (1-2) visits Herrera (1-2)
Xalapa (2-1) visits Barranquilla (1-2)


Pan American Games Qualifier (Brazil):

Tuesday's Games:
Mexico (0-0) visits Dominican Republic (0-0) @ 10:00 AM
Nicaragua (0-0) visits Brazil (0-0) @ 2:30 PM
Panama (0-0) visits Canada (0-0) @ 3:00 PM


Caribbean Series (February 4, 2019):

Notes:
The Caribbean Series will be held in Panama and will include teams from the leagues of Dominican Republic, Puerto Rico, Cuba, Venezuela, Mexican Pacific, and Panama: LMP Official Site

Venezuela plans to file a lawsuit over the Caribbean Series being pulled: XEU Deportes

Confederation responded to comments by Venezuela: El Caribe

Lara is hoping to have Williams Perez (MiLB signing-Lara) for the Caribbean Series but awaits word from St. Louis: El Emergente

Cibaenas met with Tony Pena (former St. Louis) to discuss vacant managerial job: Cibaenas Official Site

Yariel Gonzalez (Peoria-Mayaguez), Ivan Maldonado (former MiLB tryout-Caguas/Santurce), Tyler Herron (former Springfield-Mayaguez), and Hector Hernandez (former Palm Beach-Santurce) are on the roster for Santurce with Kiko Calero (former St. Louis-Santurce pitching coach): LBPRC Official Site

Jhonny Polanco (former Springfield-Leon) will pitch for Dantos during Nicaraguan Spring/Summer League: El Nuevo Diario

Monday, January 28, 2019

Cardinals Winter League Notebook 1-28-19: Francisco Rivera Singles, Walks, Homers, & Drives In Three Runs In Two Games; Ildemaro Vargas Singles, Doubles, Walks, & Knocks In Two Runs; Jackson Solarte Strikes Out One Over Three Scoreless Innings



Mexican Pacific League Championship:

Notes:
Next season Guasave returns and Monterrey will supply a team in the LMP: LMP Official Site

Monday's Game:
Obregon (2-3) visits Jalisco (3-2) @ 8:15 PM CT


Venezuelan League Championship:

Ildemaro Vargas (former Springfield-Lara) started at second base and batted leadoff.  2-for-5 with one double, two two-out RBIs, one run, one walk, and assisted in one double play.
Rangel Ravelo (Memphis-Lara) started at first base and batted fourth.  2-for-5 with one double, one RBI, one run, and assisted in two double plays.
Vicente Campos (former MiLB signing-Lara) entered in the sixth and pitched 1.1 innings.  He allowed no hits or runs.  (p-s:9-6)(g/f:1-1)(ir-s:1-0)

Leobaldo Pina (former Springfield-Caracas) started at third base and batted second.  1-for-4 with one double, two strikeouts, and one fielding error.
Wilfredo Tovar (former Memphis-Caracas) started at shortstop and batted eighth.  2-for-4 with one double, one run, and grounded into one double play.
Pedro Rodriguez (former MiLB signing-Caracas) entered in the ninth and pitched one inning.  He allowed no hits or runs, and struck one out.  (p-s:11-8)(g/f:1-0)

Lara beat Caracas 9-2
LVBP Official Site Post Game
Lara wins the series four games to one


Dominican League Playoffs:

Final Stats:
Donovan Solano (former Memphis-Licey) played in 16 games going 15-for-65 (.231) with one double, one triple, nine RBIs, 18 total bases, five runs, four walks, 17 strikeouts, .275 OBP, .277 SLG, and .552 OPS.
Francisco Pena (St. Louis-Azucareros) played in ten games going 7-for-32 (.219) with two doubles, one RBI, nine total bases, two runs, two walks, one stolen base, nine strikeouts, .265 OBP, .281 SLG, and .546 OPS.
Alejandro Mejia (former DSL-Azucareros) played in 14 games going 9-for-48 (.188) with one double, two RBIs, ten total bases, three runs, one walk, 11 strikeouts, .200 OBP, .208 SLG, and .408 OPS.
Audry Perez (former St. Louis-Estrellas) played in ten games going 5-for-27 (.185) with two doubles, two RBIs, seven total bases, one run, five strikeouts, .185 OBP, .259 SLG, and .444 OPS.
Dean Anna (former St. Louis-Escogido) played in three games going 1-for-6 (.167) with one total base, one walk, .286 OBP, .167 SLG, and .452 OPS.
Tommy Pham (former St. Louis-Escogido) played in seven games going 4-for-26 (.154) with one double, two RBIs, five total bases, two runs, four walks, five strikeouts, .290 OBP, .192 SLG, and .483 OPS.
Alberto Rosario (former St. Louis-Estrellas) played in three games going 0-for-5 (.000) with two strikeouts.
Robelys Reyes (former Springfield-Escogido) played in two games.

Yeison Medina (Palm Beach-Estrellas) made nine relief appearances posting a 0-0 record, 0.00 ERA, 0.94 WHIP, and two holds.  He allowed four hits, no runs, one walk, and struck two out over 5.1 innings.
Raul Valdes (former St. Louis-Azucareros) made six starts posting a 3-2 record, 1.64 ERA, and 0.91 WHIP.  He allowed 32 hits, 11 runs (eight earned), two home runs, eight walks, hit one batter, and struck 30 out over 44 innings.
Evan MacLane (former St. Louis-Estrellas) made seven appearances (two starts) posting a 1-1 record, 1.69 ERA, 0.84 WHIP, and one hold.  He allowed 16 hits, seven runs (four earned), one home run, two walks, hit one batter, and struck 14 out over 21.1 innings.
Genesis Cabrera (Memphis-Licey) made three relief appearances posting a 0-0 record, 2.45 ERA, 0.27 WHIP, and two holds.  He allowed no hits, one earned run, one walk, and struck three out over 3.2 innings.
Harold Arauz (MiLB signing-Azucareros) made two relief appearances posting a 0-0 record, 6.00 ERA, and 2.00 WHIP.  He allowed four hits, three runs (two earned), two walks, and struck one out over three innings.


Puerto Rican League Playoffs:

Final Stats:
Randy Ruiz (former MiLB signing-Mayaguez) played in seven games going 7-for-18 (.389) with two doubles, one home run, one RBI, 12 total bases, two runs, three walks, four strikeouts, .476 OBP, .667 SLG, and 1.143 OPS.
Jonathan Rodriguez (former Memphis-Santurce) played in eight games going 10-for-26 (.385) with two doubles, two home runs, six RBIs, 18 total bases, six runs, two walks, ten strikeouts, .429 OBP, .692 SLG, and 1.121 OPS.
Yariel Gonzalez (Peoria-Mayaguez) played in 15 games going 15-for-59 (.254) with three doubles, nine RBIs, 18 total bases, three runs, one walk, four strikeouts, .279 OBP, .305 SLG, and .584 OPS.
Anthony Garcia (former Memphis-Carolina) played in 11 games going 7-for-41 (.171) with two doubles, four RBIs, nine total bases, three walks, one stolen base, one strikeout, one caught stealing, .222 OBP, .220 SLG, and .442 OPS.

Ivan Maldonado (former MiLB tryout-Santurce) made three starts posting a 2-1 record, 0.45 ERA, and 0.80 WHIP.  He allowed 11 hits, one earned run, five walks, and struck eight out over 20 innings.
Tyler Herron (former Springfield-Mayaguez) made nine relief appearances posting 2-0 record, 0.75 ERA, and 0.58 WHIP.  He allowed five hits, one earned run, two walks, hit one batter, and struck five out over 12 innings.
Hector Hernandez (former Palm Beach-Santurce) made three appearances (one start) posting a 2-0 record, 3.86 ERA, and 1.18 WHIP.  He allowed nine hits, four earned runs, two home runs, two walks, and struck five out over 9.1 innings.


Latin American Series:

Jose Almarante (former Memphis-Xalapa) entered in the ninth and pitched 1.3 innings.  He allowed one hit, no runs, and struck one out for the winning decision (1-0).

Jonathan Rivera (former Johnson City-Herrera) started as designated hitter and batted fourth.  0-for-5 with two strikeouts.

Xalapa beat Herrera 6-4 in 10 innings (1/26/19)

Edgard Montiel (former DSL-Leon) started at first base and batted sixth.  0-for-3 with one strikeout.

Leon beat Barranquilla 5-0 (1/26/19)
LNBP Official Site Post Game

Francisco Rivera (former Palm Beach-Acayucan) started at first base and batted fifth.  1-for-4 at the plate.

Cordoba beat Acayucan 1-0 in 10 innings (1/26/19)

Jonathan Rivera (former Johnson City-Herrera) entered late in the game in left field.

Herrera beat Cordoba 7-1 (1/27/19)
TV Max Deportes Post Game

Francisco Rivera (former Palm Beach-Acayucan) started at first base and batted fourth.  1-for-4 with one home run, three RBIs, one run, and one intentional walk.

Jackson Solarte (former VSL-Barranquilla) entered in the sixth and pitched three innings.  He allowed no hits or runs, two walks, and struck one out.

Acayucan beat Barranquilla 6-1 (1/27/19)

Monday's Games:
Leon (2-0) visits Herrera (1-1) @ 1:00 PM
Barranquilla (0-2) visits Cordoba (1-1) @ 2:00 PM
Acayucan (1-1) visits Xalapa (1-1) @ 7:00 PM


Caribbean Series (February 4, 2019):

Notes:
Many players voiced their concerns about Venezuela and the Confederation is considering Panama, Mexico, and Dominican Republic: Listin Diario

The Caribbean Series has officially been pulled from Venezuela for 2019 and start date pushed back as they search for a new location: XEU Deportes

Raul Valdes (former St. Louis-Azucareros), Evan MacLane (former St. Louis_Estrellas), and Audry Perez (former St. Louis-Estrellas) made the Estrellas roster for the Caribbean Series: Estrellas Official Site

Sunday, January 27, 2019

Cardinals Winter League Notebook 1-27-19: Leobaldo Pina Singles Twice & Drives In One Run; Vicente Campos Strikes Out One Over One Hitless/Scoreless Inning; Ramon Vazquez Steps Down As Santurce Manager



Mexican Pacific League Championship:

Yefri Perez (former MiLB signing-Obregon) started in centerfield and batted second.  0-for-4 with one strikeout and one fielding error.

Jalisco beat Obregon 7-0
LMP Official Site Post Game

No Game Scheduled For Sunday


Venezuelan League Championship:

Ildemaro Vargas (former Springfield-Lara) started at second base and batted leadoff.  1-for-4 with one run, one walk, one strikeout, and assisted in one double play.
Rangel Ravelo (Memphis-Lara) started at first base and batted fourth.  1-for-4 with one run, one walk, one strikeout, and assisted in two double plays.
Vicente Campos (former MiLB signing-Lara) entered in the fifth and pitched one inning.  He allowed no hits or runs, and struck one out.  (p-s:10-6)(g/f:1-0)

Leobaldo Pina (former Springfield-Caracas) started at third base and batted second.  2-for-5 with one two-out RBI, one stolen base, one strikeout, and one caught stealing.
Wilfredo Tovar (former Memphis-Caracas) started at shortstop and batted seventh.  0-for-4 with one RBI and one strikeout.
Pedro Rodriguez (former MiLB signing-Caracas) entered in the sixth and pitched 1.1 innings.  He allowed one hit and no runs for the hold (1).  (p-s:14-9)(g/f:0-1)(ir-s:3-0)
Miguel Socolovich (former St. Louis-Caracas) entered in the ninth and pitched one inning.  He allowed one hit and no runs.  (p-s:13-9)(g/f:1-1)

Caracas beat Lara 8-4
LVBP Official Site Post Game

Sunday's Game:
Lara (3-1) visits Caracas (1-3) @ 1:00 PM VET


Australian Baseball League Semifinals:

Pete Kozma (former St. Louis-Perth) started at shortstop and batted second.  2-for-5 with one double, two runs, two strikeouts, and assisted in three double plays.

Perth beat Sydney 11-6
ABL Official Site Post Game
Perth wins the series taking two of three games


Latin American Series:

Jose Almarante (former Memphis-Acayucan) earned the win as Acayucan beat Herrera 6-4 in 10 innings: TV Max Deportes


Caribbean Series (February 2, 2019):

Notes:
Venezuela insists that it can still host the 2019 Caribbean Series: El Nuevo Dia

The LMP is making a push to host the Caribbean Series at either Obregon or Jalisco: Meridiano

Santo Domingo, Dominican Republic is a possibility to host the Caribbean Series, start of the tournament may be pushed back two days, Azucareros or the winner of the Latin American Series could replace the LVBP champion: Listin Diario

Estrellas celebrated their LIDOM championship with a parade: El Caribe

Benito Santiago (former New York-N) will manage Juana Diaz in the Puerto Rican Double-A League and Luis De Leon (former St. Louis) was named to the coaching staff: Primera Hora

Ramon Vazquez (former Memphis-Santurce MGR) will not continue managing Santurce after winning the LBRC championship: El Nuevo Dia

Puerto Rico is in line to host the Caribbean Series in 2020: El Nuevo Dia

Erick Almonte (Peoria MGR) was elected National Federation of Professional Players in the Dominican Republic:

Cuba will make a strong push to host the Caribbean Series in 2020 or 2021, if they are made a member of the Confederation: Pelota Cubana Blog

Alfredo Despaigne (Granma-Softbank free agent) is focused on winning the Caribbean Series with las Tunas but leaves open the possibility for a return to Japan or even playing in the MLB: Licey Official Site

Saturday, January 26, 2019

Cardinals Winter League Notebook 1-26-18: Williams Perez Strikes Out One Over Five Scoreless Innings For The Win; Ildemaro Vargas & Pete Kozma Each Single, Double, & Drive In One Run; Yefri Perez Singles, Walks, & Knocks In One Run

Mexican Pacific League Championship:

Yefri Perez (former MiLB signing-Obregon) started in centerfield and batted leadoff.  1-for-3 with one RBI, one run, one walk, and one stolen base.
Iker Franco (former Springfield-Obregon) entered late in the game at catcher.
Maikel Cleto (former St. Louis-Obregon) entered in the ninth and pitched one inning.  He allowed two hits, one earned run, one home run, two walks (one intentional), and struck two out.  (p-s:29-16)(g/f:1-0)

Jalisco beat Obregon 5-3
LMP Official Site Post Game

Saturday's Game:
Jalisco (2-2) visits Obregon (2-2) @ 7:10 PM CT


Venezuelan League Championship:

Ildemaro Vargas (former Springfield-Lara) started at second base and batted leadoff.  2-for-6 with one double, one RBI, two runs, and assisted in one double play.
Rangel Ravelo (Memphis-Lara) started at first base and batted fourth.  3-for-4 with one double, one strikeout, one hit by pitch, and assisted in one double play.
Williams Perez (MiLB signing-Lara) started and pitched five innings.  He allowed one hit, no runs, and struck one out for the winning decision (1-0).  (p-s:58-40)(g/f:10-2)

Wilfredo Tovar (former Memphis-Caracas) started at shortstop and batted second.  1-for-4 with one RBI and grounded into one double play.
Pedro Rodriguez (former MiLB signing-Caracas) entered in the ninth and pitched one inning.  He allowed no hits or runs.  (p-s:11-9)(g/f:1-0)

Lara beat Caracas 12-1
LVBP Official Site Post Game

Notes:
Rangel Ravelo (Memphis-Lara) has done very well since sliding into the clean-up spot in the batting order: Lider

Felix Perez (Monterrey free agent-Caracas) pulled out of playing with Caracas due to the turmoil in the country: El Emergente

The Confederation is still deciding on what to do with the Caribbean Series: El Caribe

Saturday's Game:
Lara (3-0) visits Caracas (0-3) @ 4:00 PM VET


Dominican League:

Notes:
Raul Valdes (former St. Louis-Azucareros) will pitch for Estrellas in the Caribbean Series: Listin Diario


Australian Baseball League Semifinals:

Pete Kozma (former St. Louis-Perth) started at shortstop and batted second.  2-for-4 with one double, one RBI, two fielding errors, and assisted in one double play.

Perth beat Sydney 3-1
ABL Official Site Post Game

Sunday's Games:
Canberra (1-1) visits Brisbane (1-1) @ 12:30 PM AEST
Sydney (1-1) visits Perth (1-1) @ 3:00 PM AWST


Puerto Rican League Championship:

Yariel Gonzalez (Peoria-Mayaguez) started at first base and batted fourth.  1-for-3 with one walk and assisted in one double play.

Jonathan Rodriguez (former Memphis-Santurce) entered late in the game as designated hitter and batted sixth.  0-for-2 with one strikeout and grounded into one double play.

Santurce beat Mayaguez 1-0
LBPRC Official Site Post Game
Santurce swept the series in four games


Latin American Series:

Saturday's Games:
Xalapa (Veracruz #1) visits Herrera (Panama) @ 1:00 PM
Barranquilla (Colombia) visits Leon (Nicaragua) @ 2:00 PM
Acayucan (Veracruz #2) visits Cordoba (Argentina) @ 7:00 PM

Friday, January 25, 2019

Cardinals Winter League Notebook 1-25-19: Genesis Cabrera, Erick Almonte, & Raul Valdes Received Awards In The LIDOM; Iker Franco Drives In One Run; Maikel Cleto Pitched One & A Third Hitless/Scoreless Innings & Held Two Inherited Runners On Base For The Win

Mexican Pacific League Championship:

Niko Vasquez (former Springfield-Jalisco) entered late in the game at second base.

Yefri Perez (former MiLB signing-Obregon) entered late in the game in centerfield and batted leadoff.  1-for-2 with two walks and one stolen base.
Iker Franco (former Springfield-Obregon) entered late in the game at catcher and batted ninth.  0-for-1 with one RBI and one sac fly.
Maikel Cleto (former St. Louis-Obregon) entered in the eighth and pitched 1.1 innings.  He allowed no hits or runs for the winning decision (1-0).  (p-s:11-9)(g/f:1-0)(ir-s:2-0)

Obregon beat Jalisco 10-9
LMP Official Site Post Game

Friday's Game:
Jalisco (1-2) visits Obregon (2-1) @ 8:10 PM CT


Venezuelan League Championship:

Notes:
Caracas added Pedro Rodriguez (former MiLB signing-Magallanes) to their roster: El Emergente

MLB has asked players and coaches to leave Venezuela: El Emergente

Caribbean Series is on hold and could be cancelled: ESPN

Friday's Game:
Lara (2-0) visits Caracas (0-2) @ 6:00 PM VET


Dominican League:

Notes:
Raul Valdes (former St. Louis-Azucareros) talks about how he stays in shape and consistent at his age: Azucareros Official Site

Fernando Tatis (former St. Louis-Estrellas MGR) received the LIDOM Manager of the Year award and Raul Valdes (former St. Louis-Azucareros) was named Pitcher of the Week for the final week Listin Diario

Genesis Cabrera (Memphis-Licey) received the Rookie of the Year award: Licey Official Twitter

Erick Almonte (Peoria MGR-President of LIDOM) received an award: Franklin Mirabal Twitter

Estrellas has asked Raul Valdes (former St. Louis-Azucareros) to join the team for the Caribbean Series: El Caribe


Australian Baseball League Semifinals:

Pete Kozma (former St. Louis-Perth) started at shortstop and batted third.  0-for-4 and one fielding error.

Sydney beat Perth 7-0
ABL Official Site Post Game

Saturday's Games:
Canberra (0-1) visits Brisbane (1-0) @ 6:00 PM AEST
Sydney (1-0) visits Perth (0-1) @ 7:00 PM AWST


Puerto Rican League Championship:

Jonathan Rodriguez (former Memphis-Santurce) started at first base and moved to third, batting fourth.  1-for-5 with one run and three strikeouts.
Hector Hernandez (former Palm Beach-Santurce) started and pitched 5.2 innings.  He allowed six hits, two earned runs, one walk, and struck four out for the winning decision (1-0).  (g/f:9-3)

Yariel Gonzalez (Peoria-Mayaguez) started at first base and batted ninth.  2-for-2 with one double.

Santurce beat Mayaguez 8-3
LBPRC Official Site Post Game

Friday's Game:
Mayaguez (0-3) visits Santurce (3-0) @ 7:10 PM AST

Thursday, January 24, 2019

Cardinals Winter League Notebook 1-24-19: Rangel Ravelo Singles Twice, Doubles, & Drives In One Run; Vicente Campos & Tyler Herron Each Pitched One Hitless/Scoreless Inning; Jonathan Rodriguez Singles & Doubles

Mexican Pacific League Championship:

Notes:
Javier Colina (former Memphis-Jalisco third base coach) talks about his second season as third base coach: Jalisco Official Twitter

Thursday's Game:
Jalisco (1-1) visits Obregon (1-1) @ 8:10 PM CT


Venezuelan League Championship:

Wilfredo Tovar (former Memphis-Caracas) started at shortstop and batted eighth.  0-for-3 and assisted in four double plays.

Ildemaro Vargas (former Springfield-Lara) started at second base and batted leadoff.  2-for-5 with two strikeouts.
Rangel Ravelo (Memphis-Lara) started at first base and batted fourth.  3-for-5 with one double, one RBI, two runs, and grounded into one double play.
Nestor Molina (former MiLB signing-Lara) started and pitched six innings.  He allowed four hits, two earned runs, one walk, and struck three out for the winning decision (1-0).  (p-s:78-51)(g/f:9-4)
Vicente Campos (former MiLB signing-Lara) entered in the seventh and pitched one inning.  He allowed no hits or runs.  (p-s:9-6)(g/f:1-1)

Lara beat Caracas 8-2
LVBP Official Site Post Game

No Game Scheduled For Thursday


Dominican League Championship:

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

Estrellas beat Azucareros 4-0
LIDOM Official Site Post Game
Estrellas won the series 5-1


Australian Baseball League Semifinals:

Friday's Games:
Canberra (0-0) visits Brisbane (0-0) @ 6:00 PM AEST
Sydney (0-0) visits Perth (0-0) @ 7:00 PM AWST


Puerto Rican League Championship:

Yariel Gonzalez (Peoria-Mayaguez) started as designated hitter and batted fifth.  0-for-4 at the plate.
Tyler Herron (former Springfield-Mayaguez) entered in the sixth and pitched one inning.  He allowed no hits or runs.  (g/f:0-1)

Jonathan Rodriguez (former Memphis-Santurce) entered late in the game as designated hitter and batted seventh.  2-for-2 with one double and two runs.

Santurce beat Mayaguez 7-1
LBPRC Official Site Post Game

Thursday's Game:
Santurce (2-0) visits Mayaguez (0-2) @ 7:10 PM AST


Caribbean Series:

Alfredo Despaigne (Granma-Softbank), Livan Moinelo (Pinar del Rio-Softbank), and Yurisbel Gracial (Matanzas-Softbank) are included on the Las Tunas roster: Diario de Cuba

Cuba has put in a request to be a regular member of the Confederation: Diario de Cuba

Wednesday, January 23, 2019

Cardinals Winter League Notebook 1-23-19: Ivan Maldonado Strikes Out Three Over Seven Scoreless Innings For The Win; Evan MacLane Strikes Out Four Over Two Hitless/Scoreless innings; Vicente Campos Strikes Out One Over One Hitless/Scoreless Inning

Mexican Pacific League Championship:

Yefri Perez (former MiLB signing-Obregon) entered late in the game as a pinch hitter and batted ninth.  0-for-1 at the plate.
Maikel Cleto (former St. Louis-Obregon) entered in the eighth and pitched one inning.  He allowed no hits or runs.  (p-s:15-10)(g/f:2-1)

Jalisco beat Obregon 6-4
LMP Official Site Post Game

No Game Scheduled For Wednesday


Venezuelan League Championship:

Wilfredo Tovar (former Memphis-Caracas) started at shortstop and batted ninth.  1-for-3 at the plate.

Ildemaro Vargas (former Springfield-Lara) started at second base and batted leadoff.  1-for-4 with one walk, one strikeout, and assisted in two double plays.
Rangel Ravelo (Memphis-Lara) started at first base and batted fourth.  2-for-4 with one double, one run, one intentional walk, and assisted in three double plays.
Vicente Campos (former MiLB signing-Lara) entered in the eighth and pitched one inning.  He allowed no hits or runs, and struck one out.  (p-s:13-8)(g/f:1-1)

Lara beat Caracas 7-1
LVBP Official Site Post Game

Wednesday's Game:
Caracas (0-1) visits Lara (1-0) @ 7:00 PM VET


Dominican League Championship:

Evan MacLane (former St. Louis-Estrellas) entered in the sixth and pitched two innings.  He allowed no hits or runs, threw one wild pitch, and struck four out.  (g/f:2-2)
Fernando Tatis (former St. Louis-Estrellas MGR) was ejected in the fifth inning.

Estrellas beat Azucareros 3-0
LIDOM Official Site Post Game

Wednesday's Game:
Estrellas (4-1) visits Azucareros (1-4) @ 7:30 PM AST


Puerto Rican League Championship:

Jonathan Rodriguez (former Memphis-Santurce) started at first base and batted fourth.  0-for-4 with three strikeouts and assisted in two double plays.
Ivan Maldonado (former MiLB tryout-Santurce) started and pitched seven innings.  He allowed four hits, no runs, one walk, struck three out, and assisted in one double play for the winning decision (1-0).  (g/f:9-4)

Yariel Gonzalez (Peoria-Mayaguez) started at first base and batted fourth.  0-for-3 at the plate.
Randy Ruiz (former MiLB signing-Mayaguez) started as designated hitter and batted fifth.  0-for-3 with one strikeout.
Tyler Herron (former Springfield-Mayaguez) entered in the seventh and pitched one inning.  He allowed one hit and no runs.  (g/f:1-2)

Santurce beat Mayaguez 4-0
LBPRC Official Site Post Game

Wednesday's Game:
Mayaguez (0-1) visits Santurce (1-0) @ 7:10 PM AST


Pan American Games Qualifier (January 29, 2019):

Notes:
Jose Calero (former GCL) and Dewin Perez (former Peoria) have been named to the Colombian roster and Neder Horta (former St. Louis scout) as a coach: El Universal

Tuesday, January 22, 2019

Cardinals Winter League Notebook 1-22-19: Francisco Rivera Collects Four Singles & One RBI In Two Games; Yeison Medina Strikes Out One Of Two Batters Faced & Holds Two Inherited Runners On Base; Raul Valdes Strikes Out Five & Allows Three Runs Over Seven & A Third Innings

Mexican Pacific League Championship:

Niko Vasquez (former Springfield-Obregon) entered late in the game as a pinch hitter and batted ninth.  0-for-1 at the plate.

Obregon beat Jalisco 8-3
LMP Official Site Post Game

Tuesday's Game:
Obregon (1-0) visits Jalisco (0-1) @ 8:15 PM CT


Venezuelan League Championship:

Notes:
Williams Perez (MiLB signing-Lara) is scheduled to start game three of the series: Lara Official Site

Tuesday's Game:
Caracas (0-0) visits Lara (0-0) @ 7:00 PM VET


Dominican League Championship:

Yeison Medina (Palm Beach-Estrellas) entered in the third and pitched to two batters.  He allowed one hit, no runs, and struck one out.  (ir-s:2-0)

Raul Valdes (former St. Louis-Azucareros) started and pitched 7.1 innings.  He allowed six hits, three earned runs, two home runs, and struck five out for the losing decision (0-1).  (g/f:7-8)

Estrellas beat Azucareros 3-2
LIDOM Official Site Post Game

Tuesday's Game:
Azucareros (1-3) visits Estrellas (3-1) @ 7:30 PM AST


Veracruz League Championship:

Francisco Rivera (former Palm Beach-Acayucan) started at first base and batted fifth.  3-for-4 with one run.

Acayucan beat Xalapa 4-1 (1/19/19)
LIV Official Site Post Game

Francisco Rivera (former Palm Beach-Acayucan) started at first base and batted fifth.  1-for-4 with one RBI.

Acayucan beat Xalapa 7-4 (1/20/19)
LIV Official Site Post Game

Acayucan won the series 4-3


Colombian League:

Notes:
Ronald Ramirez (former Palm Beach-Barranquilla MGR) feels this is the best Barranquilla team in history: El Heraldo


Puerto Rican League Championship:

Tuesday's Game:
Santurce (0-0) visits Mayaguez (0-0) @ 7:10 PM AST

Monday, January 21, 2019

Cardinals Winter League Notebook 1-21-19: Yeison Medina Has A 0.00 ERA, 0.80 WHIP, & Two Holds In Eight LIDOM Postseason Games; Jonathan Rodriguez Has A Slash Line Of .538/.600/1.077 In LBPRC Postseason; Vicente Campos Has A 0.00 ERA, 0.88 WHIP, & One Hold In Seven LVBP Postseason Games

Mexican Pacific League Semifinals:

Stats:
Rainel Rosario (former Springfield-Culiacan) has played in five games going 5-for-18 (.278) with one double, one triple, two RBIs, eight total bases, three walks, one stolen base, three strikeouts, one cauvght stealing, .409 OBP, .444 SLG, and .854 OPS.
Iker Franco (former Springfield-Obregon) has played in four games going 1-cfor-4 (.250) with one double, two total bases, one walk, one strikeout, .400 OBP, .500 SLG, and .900 OPS.
Irving Lopez (Palm Beach-Hermosillo) has played in four games going 2-for-9 (.222) with one home run, one RBI, five total bases, two runs, two strikeouts, .222 OBP, .556 SLG, and .778 OPS.
Yefri Perez (former MiLB signing-Obregon) has played in seven games going 3-for-21 (.143) with one double, one RBI, four total bases, one run, one walk, nine strikeouts, .182 OBP, .190 SLG, and .372 OPS.

Arturo Reyes (Memphis-Hermosillo) has made two relief appearances posting a 0-0 record, 1.93 ERA, and 0.86 WHIP.  He's allowed four hits, one earned run, one home run, and struck two out over 4.2 innings.
Maikel Cleto (former St. Louis-Obregon) has made nine relief appearances posting a 2-0 record, 2.92 ERA, 1.14 WHIP, and four saves.  He's allowed eight hits, four earned runs, three home runs, six walks, and struck 16 out over 12.1 innings.
Hector Villalobos (State College-Mochis) has made four relief appearances posting a 0-0 record., 9.00 ERA, and 1.00 WHIP.  He's allowed one hit, two earned runs, one walk, and struck one out over two innings.

Monday's Championship Game:
Obregon (0-0) visits Jalisco (0-0) @ 8:15 PM CT


Venezuelan League Semifinals:

Stats:
Rangel Ravelo (Memphis-Lara) has played in 11 games going 15-for-43 (.349) with two doubles, two home runs, nine RBIs, 23 total bases, five runs, five walks, six strikeouts, .420 OBP, .535 SLG, and .955 OPS.
Ildemaro Vargas (former Springfield-Lara) has played in 11 games going 12-for-41 (.293) with five doubles, six RBIs, 17 total bases, eight runs, eight walks, one stolen base, six strikeouts, two caught stealing, .400 OBP, .415 SLG, and .815 OPS.
Cesar Valera (former Palm Beach-Caribes) has played in six games going 4-for-18 (.222) with three RBIs, four total bases, four strikeouts, .211 OBP, .222 SLG, and .433 OPS.
Ronny Cedeno (former St. Louis signing-Magallanes) has played in 13 games going 11-for-50 (.220) with two doubles, one home run, six RBIs, 16 total bases, seven runs, two walks, seven strikeouts, .264 OBP, .320 SLG, and .584 OPS.
Wilfredo Tovar (former Memphis-Caracas) has played in 11 games going 9-for-41 (.220) with nine total bases, three runs, three walks, eight strikeouts, .273 OBP, .220 SLG, and .492 OPS.
Rafael Ortega (former Memphis-Caribes) has played in 11 games going 8-for-43 (.186) with two doubles, one home run, four RBIs, 13 total bases, eight runs, two walks, four strikeouts, .208 OBP, .302 SLG, and .511 OPS.
Rayder Ascanio (Peoria-Magallanes) has played in six games going 1-for-10 (.100) with one RBI, one total base, one run, one walk, four strikeouts, .182 OBP, .100 SLG, and .282 OPS.
Jose Godoy (Palm Beach-Caribes) has played in one game going 0-for-1 (.000) with one strikeout.

Vicente Campos (former MiLB signing-Lara) has made seven relief appearances posting a 1-0 record, 0.00 ERA, 0.88 WHIP, and one hold.  He's allowed five hits, no runs, two walks, and struck five out over eight innings.
Pedro Rodriguez (former MiLB signing-Magallanes) has made six relief appearances posting a 0-0 record, 0.00 ERA, 0.43 WHIP, and three saves.  He's allowed two hits, no runs, one walk, hit one batter, and struck four out over seven innings.
Williams Perez (MiLB signing-Lara) has made four starts posting a 2-0 record, 1.61 ERA, and 1.03 WHIP.  He's allowed 16 hits, four earned runs, one home run, seven walks, and struck 13 out over 22.1 innings.
Miguel Socolovich (former St. Louis-Caracas) has made eight relief appearances posting a 2-0 record, 4.00 ERA, 1.44 WHIP, one hold, and three saves.  He's allowed eight hits, six runs (four earned), two home runs, five walks, and struck seven out over nine innings.

Championship Begins On Tuesday


Dominican League Championship:

Stats:
Audry Perez (former St. Louyis-Estrellas) has played in ten games going 5-for-27 (.185) with two doubles, two RBIs, seven total bases, one run, five strikeouts, .185 OBP, .259 SLG, and .444 OPS.

Yeison Medina (Palm Beach-Estrellas) has made eigth relief appearances posting a 0-0 record, 0.00 ERA, 0.80 WHIP, and two holds.  He's allowed three hits, no runs, one walk, and struck one out over five innings.
Evan MacLane (former St. Louyis-Estrellas) has made six appearances (two starts) posting a 1-1 record, 1.86 ERA, and 0.93 WHIP.  He's allowed 16 hits, seven runs (four earned), one home run, two walks, hit one batter, and struck ten out over 19.1 innings.

Notes:
Robelys Reyes (former Springfield-Escogido) is on the roster for the Dominican team playing the the Pan American qualifier and Felix Jose (former St. Louis) is a coach: Listin Diario

Monday's Games:
Estrellas (2-1) visits Azucareros (1-2) @ 5:00 PM AST


Colombian League Championship:

Geddy Guerra (former VSL-Barranquilla) entered in the eighth and pitched one inning.  He allowed two hits, one earned run, and one home run.  (p-s:10-6)(g/f:2-0)

Jose Calero (former GCL-Sincelejo) started and pitched 4.2 innings.  He allowed eight hits, seven earned runs, two home runs, one walk, and struck three out for the losing decision (0-1).  (p-s:82-56)(g/f:9-3)

Barranquilla beat Sincelejo 13-4
El Universal Post Game
Barranquilla wins the series 4-1 and will play in the Latin American Series


Australian Baseball League:

Final Regular Season Stats:
Mikey Reynolds (former Springfield-Adelaide) played in 28 games going 37-for-101 (.366) with ten doubles, two home runs, 15 RBIs, 53 total bases, 22 runs, 11 walks, ten stolen bases, ten strikeouts, four caught stealing, .440 OBP, .525 SLG, and .964 OPS.
Pete Kozma (former St. Louis-Perth) played in 39 games going 46-for-158 (.291) with eivght doubles, two triples, four home runs, 18 RBIs, 70 total bases, 34 runs, 22 walks, three stolen bases, 25 strikeouts, two caught stealing, .385 OBP, .443 SLG, and .828 OPS.

Kurt Heyer (former Memphis-Adelaide) made ten starts posting a 4-5 record, 3.40 ERA, and 1.35 WHIP.  He allowed 67 hits, 27 runs (21 earned), nine home runs, eight walks, hit one batter, and struck 39 out over 55.2 innings.
Ross Vance (former Springfield-Auckland) made one relief appearance posting a 0-0 record, 54.00 ERA, and 12.00 WHIP.  He allowed one hit, two earned runs, and three walks over 0.1 innings.


Puerto Rican League Round Robin:

Stats:
Jonathan Rodriguez (former Memphis-Santurce) has played in four games going 7-for-13 (.538) with one double, two home runs, six RBIs, 14 total bases, three runs, two walks, three strikeouts, .600 OBP, 1.077 SLG, and 1.677 OPS.
Randy Ruiz (former MiLB signing-Mayaguez) has played in five games going 5-for-11 (.455) with one double, one home run, one RBI, nine total bases, one run, three walks, three strikeouts, .571 OBP, .818 SLG, and 1.390 OPS.
Yariel Gonzalez (Peoria-Mayaguez) has played in 11 games going 12-for-47 (.255) with two doubles, nine RBIs, 14 total bases, three runs, four strikeouts, .271 OBP, .298 SLG, and .569 OPS.
Anthony Garcia (former Memphis-Carolina) has played in 11 games going 7-for-41 (.171) with two doubles, four RBIs, nine total bases, three walks, one stolen base, one strikeout, one caught stealing, .222 OBP, .220 SLG, and .442 OPS.

Ivan Maldonado (former MiLB tryout-Santurce) has made two starts posting a 1-1 record, 0.69 ERA, and 0.85 WHIP.  He's allowed seven hits, one earned run, four walks, and struck five out over 13 innings.
Tyler Herron (former Springfield-Mayaguez) has made seven relief appearances posting a 2-0 record, 0.90 ERA, and 0.60 WHIP.  He's allowed four hits, one earned run, two walks, hit one batter, and struck five out over ten innings.
Hector Hernandez (former Palm Beach-Santurce) has made two relief appearances posting a 1-0 record, 4.91 ERA, and 1.09 WHIP.  He's allowed three hits, two earned runs, two home runs, one walk, and struck one out over 3.2 innings.

Championship Begins On Tuesday

Sunday, January 20, 2019

Cardinals Winter League Notebook 1-20-19: Jonathan Rodriguez Singles, Walks Twice, Homers Twice, & Drives In Five Runs; Williams Perez Strikes Out Two Over Five & Two-Thirds Scoreless Innings For The Win; Maikel Cleto Strikes Out Two Over Two & Third Hitless/Scoreless Innings For The Save



Mexican Pacific League Semifinals:

Maikel Cleto (former St. Louis-Obregon) entered in the seventh and pitched 2.1 innings.  He allowed no hits or runs, and struck two out for the save (3).  (p-s:27-21)(g/f:0-2)

Obregon beat Mochis 6-2
LMP Official Site Post Game
Obregon wins the series 4-3

No Gmaes Scheduled For Sunday


Venezuelan League Semifinals:

Ronny Cedeno (former St. Louis signing-Magallanes) started at second base and batted seventh.  1-for-4 and assisted in two double plays.

Ildemaro Vargas (former Springfield-Lara) started at second base and batted leadoff.  1-for-3 with one RBI and one sac fly.
Rangel Ravelo (Memphis-Lara) started at first base and batted fourth.  2-for-2 with one double, one home run, one RBI, two runs, two walks, and one fielding error.
Williams Perez (MiLB signing-Lara) started and pitched 5.2 innings.  He allowed six hits, no runs, one walk, and struck two out for the winning decision (1-0).  (p-s:77-52)(g/f:8-3)

Lara beat Magallanes 5-1
LVBP Official Site Post Game
Lara wins series 4-2

Notes:
Williams Perez (MiLB signing-Lara) is waiting on permission from St. Louis on whether he can pitch in the finals: El Emergente

No Games Scheduled For Sunday


Dominican League Championship:

Alberto Rosario (former St. Louis-Estrellas) entered late in the game at catcher and batted sixth.  0-for-1 with one strikeout.
Yeison Medina (Palm Beach-Estrellas) entered in the third and pitched to one batter.  He allowed no hits or runs.  (p-s:1-1)(g/f:0-1)(ir-s:1-0)
Fernando Tatis (former St. Louis-Estrellas MGR) was ejected in the ninth inning.

Azucareros beat Estrellas 13-2
LIDOM Official Site Post Game

No Games Scheduled For Sunday


Colombian League Championship:

Saturday's Game:
Barranquilla (3-1) visits Sincelejo (1-3) @ 4:00 PM


Puerto Rican League Round Robin:

Jonathan Rodriguez (former Memphis-Santurce) started in right field and batted sixth.  3-for-3 with two home runs, five RBIs, two runs, and two walks.
Hector Hernandez (former Palm Beach-Santurce) entered in the third and pitched two innings.  He allowed no hits or runs for the winning decision (1-0).  (g/f:4-1)

Randy Ruiz (former MiLB signing-Mayaguez) started as designated hitter and batted sixth.  1-for-1 with one double and two walks.

Santurce beat Mayaguez 9-0
LBPRC Official Site Post Game
Santurce clinched the last spot in the finals against Mayaguez

No Games Scheduled For Sunday


Pan American Games (Qualifier Begins January 25, 2019):

Notes:
Fidencio Flores (former GCL-Nicaragua) is expected to pitch for Nicaragua: El Nuevo Dia

Saturday, January 19, 2019

Cardinals Winter League Notebook 1-19-19: Tyler Herron Strikes Out Two & Holds One Inherited Runner On Base Over Two & A Third Scoreless Innings For The Win; Maikel Cleto Strikes Out One & Holds One Inherited Runner On Base Over One & Two-Thirds Scoreless Innings For The Save; Randy Ruiz Singles & Hits A Solo Home Run

Tyler Herron - Indios de Mayaguez


Mexican Pacific League Semifinals:

Maikel Cleto (former St. Louis-Obregon) entered in the eighth and pitched 1.2 innings.  He allowed one hit, no runs, two walks, and struck one out for the save (2).  (p-s:33-18)(g/f:0-4)(ir-s:1-0)

Obregon beat Mochis 4-3
LMP Official Site Post Game

Saturday's Game:
Obregon (3-3) visits Mochis (3-3) @ 6:00 PM MT


Venezuelan League Semifinals:

Saturday's Game:
Magallanes (2-3) visits Lara (3-2) @ 6:00 PM VET


Dominican League Championship:

Saturday's Game:
Azucareros (0-2) visits Estrellas (2-0) @ 7:30 PM AST


Veracruz League Championship:

Saturday's Game:
Xalapa (3-2) visits Acayucan (2-3) @ 1:00 PM


Colombian League Championship:

Dewin Perez (former Peoria-Barranquilla) entered in the eighth and pitched to two batters.  He allowed one hit and no runs for the hold (2).  (p-s:9-6)(g/f:0-1)

Jose Calero (former GCL-Sincelejo) entered in the eighth and pitched one inning.  He allowed one hit and no runs.  (p-s:19-11)(g/f:1-0)

Barranquilla beat Sincelejo 3-1
LCBP Official Site Post Game

Saturday's Game:
Barranquilla (2-1) visits Sincelejo (1-2) @ 5:00 PM


Australian Baseball League:

Pete Kozma (former St. Louis-Perth) started at shortstop and batted third.  1-for-5 with one strikeout.

Perth beat Canberra 7-1

Sunday's Games:
Perth (24-15) visits Canberra (22-17) @ 11:00 AM AET
Brisbane (24-15) visits Geelong-Korea (7-32) @ 1:00 PM AET


Puerto Rican League Round Robin:

Anthony Garcia (former Memphis-Carolina) started in left field and batted fifth.  1-for-4 with one double, one RBI, and grounded into one double play.

Yariel Gonzalez (Peoria-Mayaguez) started at first base and batted fourth.  1-for-5 with one RBI, one run, one strikeout, one fielding error, and assistewd in two double plays.
Randy Ruiz (former MiLB signing-Mayaguez) started as designated hitter and batted sixth.  2-for-4 with one home run, one RBI, one run, and one strikeout.
Tyler Herron (former Springfield-Mayaguez) entered in the sixth and pitched 2.1 innings.  He allowed no hits or runs, one walk, and struck two out for the winning decision (2-0).  (g/f:2-0)(ir-s:1-0)

Mayaguez beat Carolina 8-3
LBPRC Official Site Post Game

Saturday's Game:
Santurce (5-5) visits Mayaguez (8-3) @ 7:10 PM AST


Nicaraguan League:

Notes:
Ronald Medrano (former GCL-Leon) and Edgard Montiel (former DSL-Chinandega) were named to the Leon roster for the Latin American Series: La Prensa

Friday, January 18, 2019

Cardinals Winter League Notebook 1-18-19: Evan MacLane Strikes Out Three Over Four Scoreless Innings For The Save; Vicente Campos Strikes Out Two Of Three Batters Faced; Pedro Rodriguez Pitched On Hitless/Scoreless Inning For The Save



Cuban National Series Championship:

Las Tunas beat Villa Clara 8-4 to win championship and advance to Caribbean Series: Diario de Cuba


Mexican Pacific League Semifinals:

Friday's Game:
Obregon (2-3) visits Mochis (3-2) @ 7:30 PM MT


Venezuelan League Semifinals:

Ildemaro Vargas (former Sprignfield-Lara) started at second base and batted leadoff.  0-for-3 with one walk and assisted in one double play.
Rangel Ravelo (Memphis-Lara) started at first base and batted fourth.  0-for-4 with one strikeout and assisted in one double play.
Vicente Campos (former MiLB signing-Lara) entered in the seventh and pitched one inning.  He allowed no hits or runs, and struck two out.  (p-s:12-9)(g/f:1-0)

Rayder Ascanio (Peoria-Magallanes) entered late in the game at shortstop and batted sixth.  0-for-1 at the plate.
Ronny Cedeno (former St. Louis signing-Magallanes) started at second base and batted seventh.  0-for-3 with two strikeouts.
Pedro Rodriguez (former MiLB signing-Magallanes) entered in the ninth and pitched one inning.  He allowed no hits or runs for the save (2).  (p-s:12-7)(g/f:2-1)

Magallanes beat Lara 3-0
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Wilfredo Tovar (former Memphis-Caracas) started at shortstop and batted ninth.  0-for-4 with one strikeout.
Miguel Socolovich (former St. Louis-Caracas) entered in the ninth and pitched one inning.  He allowed two hits and one earned run.  (p-s:16-12)(g/f:1-2)

Rafael Ortega (former Memphis-Caribes) started in centerfield and batted leadoff.  0-for-4 at the plate.

Caracas beat Caribes 4-1
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No Games Scheduled For Friday


Dominican League Championship:

Audry Perez (former St. Louis-Estrellas) entered late in the game at catcher and batted sixth.  1-for-2 with one run.
Evan MacLane (former St. Louis-Estrellas) started and pitched four innings.  He allowed two hits, no runs, and struck three out for the save (1).  (g/f:5-4)

Estrellas beat Azucareros 13-1
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Friday's Game:
Estrellas (1-0) visits Azucareros (0-1) @ 7:30 PM AST


Colombian League Championship:

Friday's Game:
Barranquilla (1-1) visits Sincelejo (1-1) @ 7:00 PM


Australian Baseball League:

Pete Kozma (former St. Louis-Perth) started at second base and batted third.  1-for-4 with one run, one walk, and assisted in one double play.

Canberra beat Perth 5-2
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Kurt Heyer (former Memphis-Adelaide) started and pitched 3.2 innings.  He allowed ten hits, eight runs (seven earned), one home run, threw one wild pitch, and struck two out for the losing decision (4-5).  (p-s:81-58)(g/f:7-3)

Sydney beat Perth 12-2
ABL Official Site Post Game

Saturday's Games:
Sydney (24-14) visits Adelaide (18-20) for a doubleheader beginning @ 4:00 PM ACT
Melbourne (22-16) visits Auckland (13-25) for a doubleheader beginning @ 2:00 PM CT
Brisbane (23-15) visits Geelong-Korea (7-31) @ 7:00 PM AET
Perth (22-15) visits Canberra (22-15) for a doubleheader beginning @ 7:00 PM AET


Puerto Rican League Round Robin:

Anthony Garcia (former Memphis-Carolina) started in left field and batted fifth.  0-for-4 at the plate.

Jonathan Rodriguez (former Memphis-Santurce) started in left field and batted sixth.  1-for-3 with one ground into double play.

Santurce beat Carolina 3-2
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Friday's Game:
Carolina (3-7) visits Mayaguez (7-3) @ 7:10 PM AST

Thursday, January 17, 2019

Cardinals Winter League Notebook 1-17-19: Geddy Guerra Strikes Out Four Over Seven & A Third Scoreless Innings For The Win; Ildemaro Vargas Singles Twice, Walks, & Drives In One Run; Yariel Gonzalez Singles, & Knocks In One Run

Cuban National Series Championship:

Las Tunas beat Villa Clara 7-5 to take a 3-1 lead in series: Diario de Cuba


Mexican Pacific League Semifinals:

Yefri Perez (former MiLB signing-Obregon) started in right field and batted second.  0-for-3 with two strikeouts.

Mochis beat Obregon 4-0
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Thursday's Game:
Mazatlan (1-3) visits Jalisco (3-1) @ 8:15 PM CT


Venezuelan League Semifinals:

Ildemaro Vargas (former Springfield-Lara) started at second base and batted leadoff.  2-for-3 with one two-out RBI, one run, one walk, two caught stealing, and assisted in one double play.
Rangel Ravelo (Memphis-Lara) started at first base and batted fourth.  1-for-4 at the plate.

Ronny Cedeno (former St. Louis signing-Magallanes) started at second base and batted second.  0-for-4 with two strikeouts.

Lara beat Magallanes 3-0
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Wilfredo Tovar (former Memphis-Caracas) started at shortstop and batted ninth.  1-for-4 with one strikeout and assisted in two double plays.

Rafael Ortega (former Memphis-Caribes) started in centerfield and batted leadoff.  0-for-4 with one strikeout and grounded into one double play.
Jose Godoy (Palm Beach-Caribes) entered late in the game at catcher and batted seventh.  0-for-1 with one strikeout.

Caracas beat Caribes 4-2
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Thursday's Games:
Lara (3-1) visits Magallanes (1-3) @ 7:00 PM VET
Caracas (3-1) visits Caribes (1-3) @ 7:00 PM VET


Dominican League Round Robin:

Stats:
Donovan Solano (former Memphis-Licey) has played in 16 games going 15-for-65 (.231) with one double, one triple, nine RBIs, 18 total bases, five runs, four walks, 17 strikeouts, .275 OBP, .277 SLG, and .552 OPS.
Alejandro Mejia (former DSL-Azucareros) has played in 14 games going 9-for-48 (.188) with one double, two RBIs, ten RBIs, three runs, one walk, 11 strikeouts, .200 OBP, .208 SLG, and .408 OPS.
Audry Perez (former St. Louis-Estrellas) has played in nine games going 4-for-25 (.160) with two doubles, two RBIs, six total bases, five strikeouts, .160 OBP, .240 SLG, and .400 OPS.
Alberto Rosario (former St. Louis-Estrellas) has played in one game going 0-for-4 (.000) with one strikeout.
Robelys Reyes (former Springfield-Escogido) has played in two games.

Yeison Medina (Palm Beach-Estrellas) has made seven relief appearances posting a 0-0 record, 0.000 ERA, 0.86 WHIP, and two holds.  He's allowed three hits, no runs, one walk, and struck one out over 4.2 innings.
Raul Valdes (former St. Louis-Estrellas) has made five starts posting a 3-1 record, 1.23 ERA, and 0.93 WHIP.  He's allowed 26 hits, eight runs (five earned), eight walks, hit one batter, and struck 25 out over 36.2 innings.
Evan MacLane (former St. Louis-Estrellas) has made five appearances (two starts) posting a 1-1 record, 2.35 ERA, and 1.04 WHIP.  He's allowed 14 hits, seven runs (four earned), one home run, two walks, hit one batter, and struck seven out over 15.1 innings.

Thursday's Championship Game:
Azucareros (0-0) visits Estrellas (0-0) @ 7:30 PM AST


Colombian League Championship:

Geddy Guerra (former VSL-Barranquilla) started and pitched 7.1 innings.  He allowed five hits, no runs, three walks, and struck four out for the winning decision (1-0).  (p-s:109-68)(g/f:11-5)

Barranquilla beat Sincelejo 5-0
LCBP Official Site Post Game

No Game Scheduled For Thursday


Australian Baseball League:

Mikey Reynolds (former Springfield-Adelaide) entered late in the game at third base and batted eighth.  0-for-1 with one run, one stolen base, and one fielding error.

Adelaide beat Sydney 3-0
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Friday's Games:
Melbourne (22-14) visits Auckland (11-25) for a doubleheader beginning @ 2:00 PM CT
Brisbane (22-15) visits Geelong-Korea (7-30) @ 6:30 PM AET
Perth (22-14) visits Canberra (21-15) @ 7:00 PM AET
Sydney (23-14) visits Adelaide (18-19) @ 7:20 PM ACT


Puerto Rican League Round Robin:

Yariel Gonzalez (Peoria-Mayaguez) started at first base and batted fourth.  1-for-4 with one two-out RBI.
Randy Ruiz (former MiLB signing-Mayaguez) entered late in the game as a pinch hitter and batted ninth.  0-for-1 with one strikeout.

Anthony Garcia (former Memphis-Carolina) started in left field and batted fifth.  0-for-3 with one walk, one outfield assist, and assisted in one double play.

Carolina beat Mayaguez 4-1
LBPRC Official Site Post Game

Thursday's Game:
Carolina (3-6) visits Santurce (4-5) @ 7:10 PM


Nicaraguan League Championship:

Edgard Montiel (former DSL-Chinandega) started and batted fourth.  0-for-4 at the plate.

Leon beat Chinandega 5-2
LBPN Official Site Post Game
Leon won the championship taking four of five games

Wednesday, January 16, 2019

Cardinals Winter League Notebook 1-16-19: Raul Valdes Strikes Out One & Allows One Run Over Eight Innings For The Win; Edgard Montiel Walks Twice & Hits A Two-Run Homer; Jonathan Rodriguez Singles, Doubles, & Drives In One Run

Cuban National Series Championship:

Villa Clara beat Las Tunas 9-4 in game three: Diario de Cuba


Mexican Pacific League Semifinals:

Hector Villalobos (State College-Mochis) entered in the eighth and pitched to one batter.  He allowed no hits or runs, and struck one out. (p-s:5-3)(ir-s:2-0)

Yefri Perez (former MiLB signing-Obregon) started in right field and batted second.  1-for-4 with one run and two strikeouts.
Maikel Cleto (former St. Louis-Obregon) entered in the ninth and pitched one inning.  He allowed one hit, no runs, and struck one out for the save (1).  (p-s:18-11)(g/f:1-0)

Obregon beat Mochis 2-0
LMP Official Site Post Game

Wednesday's Games:
Mochis (2-2) visits Obregon (2-2) @ 8:10 PM CT
Mazatlan (1-2) visits Jalisco (2-1) @ 8:15 PM CT


Venezuelan League Semifinals:

Ildemaro Vargas (former Springfield-Lara) started at second base and batted leadoff.  1-for-5 with one two-out RBI, one run, one intentional walk, and one strikeout.
Rangel Ravelo (Memphis-Lara) started at first base and batted fourth.  2-for-6 with one two-out RBI and one strikeout.
Nestor Molina (former MiLB signing-Lara) started and pitched five innings.  He allowed four hits, one earned run, one walk, hit two batters, and struck two out.  (p-s:68-42)(g/f:4-6)
Vicente Campos (former MiLB signing-Lara) entered in the seventh and pitched 1.2 innings.  He allowed no hits or runs, two walks.  (p-s:27-13)(g/f:2-1)

Ronny Cedeno (former St. Louis signing-Magallanes) started at second base and batted second.  0-for-4 at the plate.
Pedro Rodriguez (former MiLB signing-Magallanes) entered in the ninth and pitched two innings.  He allowed one hit, no runs, one intentional walk, and struck one out.  (p-s:26-16)(g/f:1-2)

Lara beat Magallanes 6-2 in 11 innings
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Wilfredo Tovar (former Memphis-Caracas) started at shortstop and batted ninth.  2-for-4 with one walk, one strikeout, grounded into one double play, and assisted in one double play.
Miguel Socolovich (former St. Louis-Caracas) entered in the ninth and pitched one inning.  He allowed one hit, one earned run, one home run, and struck two out for the save (2).  (p-s:17-12)(g/f:1-0)

Rafael Ortega (former Memphis-Caribes) started in centerfield and batted leadoff.  1-for-5 with one run, two strikeouts, and one outfield assist.
Cesar Valera (former Palm Beach-Caribes) entered late in the game at second base and batted fourth.  0-for-1 and assisted in one double play.

Caracas beat Caribes 6-5
LVBP Official Site Post Game

Wednesday's Games:
Lara (2-1) visits Magallanes (1-2) @ 7:00 PM VET
Caracas (2-1) visits Caribes (1-2) @ 7:00 PM VET


Dominican League Round Robin Tiebreaker:

Raul Valdes (former St. Louis-Azucareros) started and pitched eight innings.  He allowed five hits, one earned run, one walk, and struck one out for the winning decision (3-1).  (g/f:6-8)

Robelys Reyes (former Springfield-Escogido) entered late in the game as a pinch runner.

Azucareros beat Escogido 4-3
LIDOM Official Site Post Game

No Games Scheduled For Wednesday


Colombian League Round Robin:

Dewin Perez (former Peoria-Barranquilla) entered in the seventh and pitched one inning.  He allowed no hits or runs for the hold (1).  (p-s:4-3)(g/f:2-0)

Sincelejo beat Barranquilla 17-11
LCBP Official Site Post Game

Wednesday's Game:
Sincelejo (1-0) visits Barranquilla (0-1) @ 7:00 PM


Australian Baseball League:

Thursday's Games:
Brisbane (21-15) visits Geelong-Korea (7-29) @ 6:30 PM AET
Perth (22-14) visits Canberra (21-15) @ 7:00 PM AET
Sydney (23-13) visits Adelaide (17-19) @ 7:20 PM ACT


Puerto Rican League Round Robin:

Yariel Gonzalez (Peoria-Mayaguez) started as designated hitter and batted fourth.  1-for-5 at the plate.
Tyler Herron (former Springfield-Mayaguez) entered in the eighth and pitched 1.1 innings.  He allowed no hits or runs, and struck two out.  (g/f:0-1)

Jonathan Rodriguez (former Memphis-Santurce) started in left field and batted sixth.  2-for-4 with one double, one two-out RBI, and one strikeout.

Mayaguez beat Santurce 4-1 in 11 innings
LBPRC Official Site Post Game

Wednesday's Game:
Mayaguez (7-2) visits Carolina (2-6) @ 7:10 PM AST


Nicaraguan League Championship:

Ronald Medrano (former GCL-Leon) started and pitched 4.2 innings.  He allowed five hits, three earned runs, one home run, four walks, and struck one out.

Edgard Montiel (former DSL-Chinandega) started and batted fifth.  1-for-3 with one home run, two RBIs, one run, and two walks.

Leon beat Chinandega 5-4
LBPN Official Site Post Game

Wednesday's Game:
Leon (3-1) visits Chinandega (1-3) @ 6:00 PM