Cardinals Winter League Notebook 9-30-19: Kodi Whitley Strikes Out Two Over One Scoreless Inning; Alexis Wilson Drives In One Run; Julio Rodriguez & Jake Burns On Their Offseason Plans

Kodi Whitley - Glendale Desert Dogs

Mexican League Championship:

Alex Mejia (former St. Louis-Monclova) started at shortstop and batted eighth.  0-for-3 with one ground into double play and assisted in two double plays.

Xavier Scruggs (former St. Louis-Yucatan) started in right field and moved to first base, batting seventh.  1-for-3 at the plate.

Yucatan beat Monclova 3-0
MiLB Official Site Post Game

No Game Scheduled For Monday


Korean Baseball Organization:

Jamie Romak (former Memphis-SK) started at first base and batted second.  0-for-3 with one run, two walks, and one stolen base.

SK beat Hanwha 6-2

Tuesday's Games:
NC (73-68-2) visits Doosan (87-55-1) @ 4:30 AM
Kiwoom (85-57-1) visits Lotte (48-92-3) @ 4:30 AM


Arizona Fall League:

Carlos Soto (Peoria-Mochis) started in right field and batted fifth.  0-for-2 with one strikeout.

Scottsdale beat Mochis 17-0

Conner Capel (Springfield-Glendale) entered late in the game in centerfield and batted second.  1-for-1 with one run.
Kodi Whitley (Memphis-Glendale) entered in the ninth and pitched one inning.  He allowed one hit, no runs, and struck two out.  (p-s:15-11)(g/f:1-0)

Salt River beat Glendale 4-3
MLB Official Site Post Game

No Games Scheduled For Monday


Mexican Pacific League (October 11, 2019):

Notes:
Ramon Mendoza (GCL-Hermosillo) doubled and scored the winning run and Alexis Wilson (Peoria-Culiacan) drove in one run as Hermosillo beat Culiacan 4-3: Hermosillo Official Site


Dominican League (Octoebr 12, 2019):

Notes:
Julio Rodriguez (Springfield-Escogido) is ready to contribute: Escogido Official Site


Australian Baseball League (November 21, 2019):

Notes:
Jake Burns (MiLB signing-Sydney) talks about his dream to play in MLB: ABL Official Site

Cardinals Winter League Notebook 9-29-19: Jamie Romak Hits Two Solo Home Runs; Roel Ramirez Strikes Out Three & Holds Two Inherited Runners On Base Over One & A Third Hitless/Scoreless Innings; Xavier Scruggs Singles & Drives In One Run

Puerto Rican Double-A League Playoffs:

Ivan Maldonado (former MiLB tryout-Maunabo) started and pitched seven innings.  He allowed eight hits, three runs (one earned), two walks, and struck four out for the winning decision.

Maunabo beat Vega Alta 9-3

Sunday's Games:
San Sebastian (2-2) visits Juncos (2-2) @ 4:00 PM
Maunabo (3-1) visits Vega Alta (1-3) @ 4:00 PM


Mexican League Championship:

Alex Mejia (former St. Louis-Monclova) started at shortstop and batted eigth.  0-for-3, one fielding error, and assisted in two double plays.

Xavier Scruggs (former St. Louis-Yucatan) started in right field and moved to first base, batting seventh.  1-for-4 with one two-out RBI and grounded into one double play.

Yucatan beat Monclova 3-2
MiLB Official Site Post Game

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


Nippon Professional Baseball:

Brandon Dickson (former St. Louis-Orix) entered in the ninth and pitched to two batters.  He allowed no hits or runs.  (p-s:5-4)

Orix beat Softbank 5-1

Notes:
Efren Navarro (former Memphis-Hanshin) has left Japan as he was not expected to get anymore playing time for the remainder of the season and most likely will not be brought back: NPB On Reddit Twitter

Monday's Game:
Chunichi (68-72-2) visits Hanshin (68-68-6) @ 5:00 AM ET


Korean Baseball Organization:

Carlos Peguero (former Memphis-LG) started as designated hitter and batted sixth.  0-for-3 at the plate.

Doosan beat LG 3-0

Jamee Romak (former Memphis-SK) started at first base and batted fifth.  2-for-4 with two home runs, two RBIs, two runs, and one strikeout.

SK beat Hanwha 2-0

Monday's Games:
Lotte (48-91-3) visits LG (78-64-1) @ 4:30 AM
SK (87-55-1) visits Hanwha (58-85) @ 4:30 AM


Arizona Fall League:

Elehuris Montero (Springfield-Glendale) started at third base and batted second.  0-for-5 with four strikeouts.
Conner Capel (Springfield-Glendale) started in centerfield and batted third.  1-for-4 with one strikeout.
Ivan Herrera (Palm Beach-Glendale) started at catcher and batted eighth.  1-for-3 with one two-out RBI, one walk, one throwing error, assisted in one double play, and threw out one of two base runners.
Roel Ramirez (Memphis-Glendale) entered in the eighth and pitched 1.1 innings.  He allowed no hits or runs, and struck three out.  (p-s:12-11)(g/f:1-0)(ir-s:2-0)

Peoria beat Glendale 9-4

Sunday's Games:
Mesa (4-5) visits Mochis (0-1) @ 4:00 PM MT
Mochis (0-1) visits Scottsdale (5-4) @ 6:30 PM MST
Peoria (5-4) visits Surprise (7-2) @ 6:30 PM MST
Salt River (5-4) visits Glendale (3-6) @ 6:30 PM MST

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

Nuestro pitcher abridor para este juego es el 🇻🇪🇨🇴 José Calero. #TodosSomosCharros⚾️💙💛#MásCharrosQueNunca🐴🏆 pic.twitter.com/R0xxomJND9

— Charros de Jalisco (@charrosbeisbol) September 27, 2019

Mexican League Championship:

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

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

Monclova beat Yucatan 6-3
MiLB Official Site Post Game

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


Nippon Professional Baseball:

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

Softbank and Orix tied 3-3 after 12 innings

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


Korean Baseball Organization:

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

Kia beat LG 7-1

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

Samsung beat SK 9-7 in 10 innings

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


Arizona Fall League:

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

Peoria beat Glendale 5-2

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

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

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


Mexican Pacific League (October 11, 2019):

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

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


Dominican League (October 12, 2019):

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


Premier 12 (November 2, 2019):

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

Cardinals Winter League Notebook 9-27-19: St. Louis Signs Jake Burns; Kodi Whitley Strikes Out Two Over One Scoreless Inning For The Save; Alejandro Mejia Singles

Congratulations to Blue Sox' own Jake Burns, who has become the latest Aussie to sign with an MLB organisation.

Jake penned a deal with the St Louis Cardinals!

FULL STORY: https://t.co/l7GFiKMkpD#RiseTogether #BlueSoxAbroad pic.twitter.com/J5igSuCOHr

— Sydney Blue Sox (@SydneyBlueSox) September 27, 2019

Puerto Rican Double-A League Playoffs:

Friday's Games:
San Sebastian (1-1) visits Juncos (1-1) @ 8:00 PM
Maunabo (1-1) visits Vega Alta (1-1) @ 8:00 PM


Mexican League Championship:

Friday's Game:
Monclova (1-1) visits Yucatan (1-1) @ 9:00 PM ET


Nippon Professional Baseball:

Alejandro Mejia (former DSL-Hiroshima) started at third base and batted sixth.  1-for-4 with two strikeouts.

Chunichi beat Hiroshima 4-1

Saturday's Games:
Hanshin (66-68-6) visits Yokohama (71-68-3) @ 1:00 AM ET
Yomiuri (77-63-2) visits Yakult 58-82-2) @ 5:00 AM ET
Softbank (76-61-4) visits Orix (60-75-6) @ 5:00 AM ET


Korean Baseball Organization:

Carlos Peguero (former Memphis-LG) started in left field and batted third.  0-for-3 with two strikeouts.

NC beat LG 3-0

Jamie Romak (former Memphis-SK) started at first base and batted fifth.  0-for-2 with one run and two walks.

SK beat Samsung 4-0

Satruday's Games:
Hanwha (58-83) visits Doosan (85-55-1) @ 3:00 AM
LG (78-62-1) visits Kia (61-80-2) @ 3:00 AM
NC (73-67-2) visits KT (69-71-2) @ 3:00 AM
SK (86-54-1) visits Samsung (59-82-1) @ 3:00 AM
Kiwoom (84-57-1) visits Lotte (49-80-3) @ 3:00 AM


Arizona Fall League:

Elehuris Montero (Springfield-Glendale) started as designated hitter and batted seventh.  0-for-3 with one run, one hit by pitch, and two strikeouts.
Roel Ramirez (Memphis-Glendale) entered in the eighth and pitched one inning.  He allowed two hits, one earned run, and struck two out for the hold (1).  (p-s:13-12)(g/f:1-0)
Kodi Whitley (Memphis-Glendale) entered in the ninth and pitched one inning.  He allowed one hit, no runs, and struck two out for the save (2).  (p-s:17-15)(g/f:0-1)

Glendale beat Salt River 5-4
MLB Official Site Post Game

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


Mexican Pacific League (October 11, 2019):

Notes:
Jesus Cruz (Memphis-Jalisco) reported to Jalisco camp: Jalisco Official Twitter and Jalisco Official Twitter


Dominican League (October 12, 2019):

Notes:
Ronnie Belliard (former St. Louis-Licey) reported to Licey camp and will serve as assistant manager: Licey Official Site

Johan Mieses (Springfield-Azucareros) reported to Azucareros camp: Azucareros Official Twitter

Jose Leger (St. Louis coach/scout-Escogido coach) talks about leading Escogido camp: Escogido Official Twitter


Nicaraguan League (November 15, 2019):

Notes:
Isaac Silva (former Johnson City-Leon) was invited to Leon camp: LBPN Official Site


Australian Baseball League (November 21, 2019):

Notes:
St. Louis signed 16-year old Australian catcher Jake Burns (Sydney): ABL Official Site

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

The LG Twins announced the signing of Carlos Peguero ($150K in salary and $30K in incentives). In a corresponding move, the club has placed Tommy Joseph on waivers. pic.twitter.com/GekHkO4gru

— Dan Kurtz (@MyKBO) July 10, 2019

Mexican League Championship:

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

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

Monclova beat Yucatan 9-3
MiLB Official Site Post Game

No Game Scheduled For Thursday


Korean Baseball Organization:

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

Kia beat Lotte 3-1

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

LG beat KT 4-3

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


Arizona Fall League:

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

Mesa beat Mochis 15-2

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

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


Dominican League (October 12, 2019):

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


Nicaraguan League (November 15, 2019):

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

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

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

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

Seth Elledge - Glendale Desert Dogs

Mexican League Championship:

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

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

Yucatan beat Monclova 5-4
MiLB Official Site Post Game

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


Nippon Professional Baseball:

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

SK beat Samsung 1-0

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


Arizona Fall League:

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

Glendale beat Mexicali 7-2
MLB Official Site Post Game

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

Salt River beat Hermosillo 4-1

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


Mexican Pacific League (October 11, 2019):

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

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


Dominican League (October 12, 2019):

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

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

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

Cardinals Winter League Notebook 9-24-19: Dernier Orozco On His Plans For The Fall/Winter; Carlos Peguero Singles; Jamie Romak Walks

https://t.co/lH2agmkcog

— Águilas Cibaeñas (@aguilascibaenas) September 23, 2019

Mexican League Championship:

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


Korean Baseball Organization:

Carlos Peguero (former Memphis-LG) started as designated hitter and batted sixth.  1-for-4 with one strikeout.

Samsung beat LG 4-2

Jamie Romak (former Memphis-SK) started at first base and batted fourth.  0-for-3 with one run, one walk, and one strikeout.

KT beat SK 7-3

Wednesday's Games:
Hanwha (56-83) visits NC (72-65-2) @ 4:30 AM
Doosan (83-55-1) visits Lotte (48-88-3) @ 4:30 AM
Samsung (59-79-1) visits SK (84-54-1) @ 4:30 AM


Arizona Fall League:

Stats:
Ivan Herrera (Palm Beach-Glendale) has played in two games going 3-for-9 (.333) with one double, one RBI, four total bases, two strikeouts, .333 OBP, .444 SLG, and .778 OPS.
Kramer Robertson (Springfield-Glendale) has played in one game going 1-for-4 (.250) with one total base, two walks, one strikeout, .500 OBP, .250 SLG, and .750 OPS.
Conner Capel (Springfield-Glendale) has played in four games going 3-for-14 (.214) with three total bases, one run, two walks, three strikeouts, two caught stealings, .353 OBP, .214 SLG, and .567 OPS.
Elehuris Montero (Springfield-Glendale) has played in two games going 1-for-5 (.200) with one double, two total bases, two runs, two walks, one strikeout, .429 OBP, .400 SLG, and .829 OPS.

Griffin Roberts (Palm Beach-Glendale) has made one start posting a 0-0 record, 0.00 ERA, and 2.33 WHIP.  He's allowed six hits, no runs, one walk, and struck three out over three innings.
Roel Ramirez (Memphis-Glendale) has made two appearances (one start) posting a 0-0 record, 0.00 ERA, and 1.00 WHIP.  He's allowed three hits, no runs, and struck three out over three innings.
Seth Elledge (Memphis-Glendale) has made one relief appearance posting a 0-0 record, 0.00 ERA, and 0.50 WHIP.  He's allowed one hit, no runs, and struck two out over two innings.
Kodi Whitley (Memphis-Glendale) has made two relief appeances posting a 0-0 record, 0.00 ERA, and 0.50 WHIP.  He's allowed one hit, no runs, and struck two out over two innings.

Notes:
Ramon Mendoza (GCL-Hermosillo) talks about playing against the AFL: Hermosillo Official Site

Tuesday's Games (AFL Vs. LMP):
Mexicali (0-0) visits Glendale (1-4) @ 6:30 PM MST
Hermosillo (0-0) visits Salt River (2-3) @ 6:30 PM MST
Scottsdale (3-2) visits Mesa (2-3) @ 6:30 PM MST
Surprise (4-1) visits Peoria (3-2) @ 6:30 PM MST


Dominican League (Octoebr 12, 2019):

Notes:
Abraham Nunez (former St. Louis-Cibao coach) will be the first base coach for Cibao: LIDOM Official Site

Dernier Orozco (Memphis pitching coach-Cibaenas coach) will emphasize the fundamentals of the game: Cibaenas Official Site

Evan MacLane (former St. Louis-Extrellas) is expected to join Estrellas camp this coming weekend: Estrellas Official Site


Colombian League (TBA):

Notes:
Osniel Madera (Freseros) will play with Barranquilla this fall/winter: Pelota Cubana Blog


Premier 12 (November 2, 2019):

Notes:
Tropical Storm Karen played a part in suspended the start of Puerto Rico's practices: El Vocero

Mexico and Venezuela will play exhibition games October 26-27, 2019: WBSC Official Site

Cardinals Winter League Notebook 9-23-19: Ivan Herrera Singles Twice, Doubles, & Drives In One Run; Roel Ramirez Strikes Out Three Over Two Scoreless Innings; Change Of Plans For Rangel Ravelo & Hunter Cervenka

Double down the line for #Cardinals No. 6 prospect Ivan Herrera (Glendale). That was his first hit of @MLBazFallLeague play. It’s scoreless after 3 1/2 innings in Mesa. Follow the game here: https://t.co/6zhVwmbrLG pic.twitter.com/pQyTzS4hWU

— Jesse Sanchez (@JesseSanchezMLB) September 23, 2019

Mexican League Playoffs:

Alex Mejia (former St. Louis-Monclova) started at shortstop and batted leadoff.  0-for-4 with one walk and one throwing error.

Monclova beat Tijuana 3-0
MiLB Official Site Post Game
Monclova wins the series four games to three over Tijuana

Championship Begins On Tuesday


Nippon Professional Baseball:

Alejandro Mejia (former DSL-Hiroshima) started at third base and batted seventh.  1-for-3 at the plate.

Hiroshima beat Chunichi 4-3

Tuesday's Games:
Yokohama (70-67-3) visits Chunichi (66-70-2) @ 5:00 AM ET
Yomiuri (76-62-2) visits Hanshin (65-68-6) @ 5:00 AM ET
Softbank (76-60-4) visits Rakuten (69-68-4) @ 5:00 AM ET
Nippon Ham (63-72-5) visits Orix (59-73-6) @ 5:00 AM ET
Seibu (79-61-1) visits Chiba Lotte (69-69-4) @ 5:15 AM ET


Korean Baseball Organization:

Carlos Peguero (former Memphis-LG) started as designated hitter and moved to right, batting third.  2-for-4 at the plate.

Hanwha beat LG 9-1

Jacob Wilson (former Memphis-Lotte) entered late in the game as designated hitter and batted second.  0-for-2 at the plate.

NC beat Lotte 6-1

Tuesday's Games:
Doosan (83-55) visits NC (72-65-1) @ 4:30 AM
Samsung (58-79-1) visits LG (77-60-1) @ 4:30 AM
Kiwoom (84-56-1) visits Kia (59-80-2) @ 4:30 AM
SK (84-53-1) visits KT (68-70-2) @ 4:30 AM


World Baseball Classic - Europe/Africa Qualifier (Italy):

Final Standings:
1. Israel 4-1
2. Netherlands 4-1
3. Czech 3-2
4. Spain 2-3
5. Italy 2-3
6. South Africa 0-5


Arizona Fall League:

Kramer Robertson (Springfield-Glendale) started at second base and batted leadoff.  1-for-4 with two walks, one strikeout, and assisted in one double play.
Conner Capel (Springfield-Glendale) started in left field and batted third.  1-for-4 with one run, one walk, and one strikeout.
Ivan Herrera (Palm Beach-Glendale) started at catcher and batted eighth.  3-for-5 with one double, one two-out RBI, one strikeout, and two passed balls.
Roel Ramirez (Memphis-Glendale) started and pitched two innings.  He allowed two hits, no runs, and struck three out.  (p-s:27-19)(g/f:0-1)

Mesa beat Glendale 7-6

No Games Scheduled For Monday


Dominican League (October 12, 2019):

Notes:
Rangel Ravelo (St. Louis) will now play for Cibaenas after MLB blocked the LVBP.  He was set to return with Lara in the LVBP before the ban: El Emergente

Hunter Cervenka (former Memphis) has signed on to pitch for Cibaenas.  He was set to return with Caribes in the LVBP but MLB enforced the ban: LIDOM Official Site

Eugenio Velez (former Memphis-Cibaenas) reported to Cibaenas camp: Cibaenas Official Site


Premier 12 (November 2, 2019):

Notes:
Yariel Gonzalez (Springfield), Luis Mateo (former Memphis), and Anthony Garcia (former Memphis) attended the first practice for Puerto Rico, which is managed by Juan Gonzalez (former MiLB signing): El Vocero

Cardinals Winter League Notebook 9-22-19: Fernando Baez & Jesus Ustariz Suspended After Brawl In World Baseball Classic Qualifier; Carlos Peguero Singles Twice, Homers, & Drives In Four Runs; Ramon Mendoza Knocks In Five Runs In LMP Preseason Game

#RoadToTokyo #OlympicQualifier #Italia sconfitta dalla #Spagna con brutta rissa finale #EuroAfricaQualifiers #Tokyo2020 pic.twitter.com/Ncwq4xO8tL

— Baseballmania.eu (@BaseballmaniaEU) September 21, 2019

Mexican League Playoffs:

Alex Mejia (former St. Louis-Monclova) started at shortstop and batted second.  1-for-4 with one run, one walk, grounded into one double play, and assisted in one double play.
Zach Phillips (former Memphis-Monclova) entered in the fourth and pitched to one batter.  He allowed no hits or runs, and struck one out.  (p-s:5-5)(ir-s:1-0)

Tijuana beat Monclova 5-4
MiLB Official Site Post Game

Sunday's Game:
Monclova (3-3) visits Tijuana (3-3) @ 9:05 PM ET


Korean Baseball Organization:

Carlos Peguero (former Memphis-LG) started as designated hitter and batted sixth.  3-for-5 with one home run, four RBIs, and one run.

LG beat Doosan 6-3 in 10 innings

Monday's Games:
Hanwha (55-83) visits LG (77-59-1) @ 4:30 AM
Kia (59-79-2) visits KT (67-70-2) @ 4:30 AM
NC (71-65-1) visits Lotte (48-87-3) @ 4:30 AM


World Baseball Classic - Europe/Africa Qualifier (Italy):

September 18, 2019:

Curt Smith (former Springfield-Netherlands) started at first base and batted third.  0-for-4 with one ground into double play.

Netherlands beat Czech 4-1

Ty Kelly (former Memphis-Israel) started at shortstop and batted fifth.  1-for-4 with one triple and two strikeouts.

Jesus Ustariz (former Johnson City-Spain) started at first base and batted fourth.  0-for-3 with two strikeouts.

Israel beat Spain 3-0

September 19, 2019:

Jesus Ustariz (former Johnson City-Spain) started at first base and batted fourth.  1-for-4 with one strikeout.
Fernando Baez (former Peoria-Spain) entered in the ninth and pitched one inning.  He allowed no hits or runs, and struck one out.  (p-s:12-7)

Spain beat South Africa 7-1

Curt Smith (former Springfield-Netherlands) started at first base and batted seventh.  0-for-1 with one walk.

Ty Kelly (former Memphis-Israel) started at shortstop and batted fifth.  0-for-4 with three strikeouts.

Israel beat Netherlands 8-1

September 20, 2019:

Ty Kelly (former Memphis-Israel) started at shortstop and batted sixth.  1-for-4 with one RBI and two strikeouts.

Israel beat Italy 8-2

Jesus Ustariz (former Johnson City-Spain) started at first base and batted fourth.  1-for-4 with two strikeouts.

Curt Smith (former Springfield-Netherlands) entered late in the game at first base and batted leadoff.  One RBI and one run.
J.C. Sulbaran (former Memphis-Netherlands) entered in the ninth and pitched two-thirds of an inning.  He allowed no hits or runs, and struck one out for the save.  (p-s:10-6)

Netherlands beat Spain 6-2

September 21, 2019:

Jesus Ustariz (former Johnson City-Spain) started at first base and batted fourth.  2-for-4 with one double and one RBI.
Fernando Baez (former Peoria-Spain) entered in the ninth and pitched one inning.  He allowed no hits or runs, one walk, and struck one out for the save.  (p-s:18-9)

Spain beat Italy 4-3

Ty Kelly (former Memphis-Israel) started at shortstop and batted sixth.  1-for-4 with one strikeout and committed one error.

Czech beat Israel 7-4

September 22, 2019:

Ty Kelly (former Memphis-Israel) started at shortstop and batted sixth.  0-for-1 with two runs and two walks.

Israel beat South Africa 11-1

J.C. Sulbaran (former Memphis-Netherlands) entered in the eighth and pitched 1.1 innings.  He allowed one hit, no runs, and struck one out for the save.  (p-s:15-10)

Netherlands beat Italy 8-3

Notes:
Fernando Baez (former Peoria-Spain) and Jesus Ustariz (former Johnson City-Spain) were each suspended after brawl during Spain and Italy game: Mister Baseball

Sunday's Games:
Spain (2-2) @ Czech (2-2)


Arizona Fall League:

Conner Capel (Springfield-Glendale) started in centerfield and batted third.  1-for-4 with two strikeouts and one caught stealing.
Elehuris Montero (Springfield-Glendale) started as designated hitter and batted ninth.  1-for-3 with one double, one run, and one strikeout.
Kodi Whitley (Memphis-Glendale) entered in the ninth and pitched one inning.  He allowed no hits or runs, and struck one out for the save (1).  (p-s:11-8)(g/f:0-2)

Glendale beat Scottsdale 1-0

Notes:
MLB testing robot umpires at AFL: MLB Official Site

Sunday's Games:
Glendale (1-3) visits Mesa (1-3) @ 6:30 PM MST - Roel Ramirez (Memphis) is scheduled to start for Glendale
Salt River (1-3) visits Scottsdale (3-1) @ 6:30 PM MST
Surprise (3-1) visits Peoria (3-1) @ 6:30 PM MST


Mexican Pacific League Preseason (October 11, 2019):

Notes:
Irving Lopez (Springfield-Hermosillo) scored a run as Hermosillo beat Mexicali 9-7 on Friday: Hermosillo Official Site

Ramon Mendoza (GCL-Hermosillo) drove in five runs, Irving Lopez (Springfield-Hermosillo) knocked in three runs, and Martin Cordova (GCL-Hermosillo) pitched in relief as Hermosillo beat Mexicali 18-1 on Saturday: Hermosillo Official Site

Cardinals Winter League Notebook 9-21-19: Griffin Roberts Strikes Out Three Over Three Scoreless Innings; Seth Elledge Strikes Out Two Over Two Scoreless Innings; Brandon Dickson Strikes Out One Over One & A Third Scoreless Innings For The Save

The 43rd overall pick out of Wake Forest last year, 6’3” righty Griffin Roberts is showing off a great slider tonite. Owns Nick Maton with this one 3-2. Sinking fastball has been 89-91 mph, mixing an 85 mph change in too 👌@Griff_Roberts pic.twitter.com/iCrfuBIQnl

— Jacob Zweiback (@TheReelJZ) September 21, 2019

Mexican League Playoffs:

Saturday's Game:
Monclova (3-2) visits Tijuana (2-3) @ 10:35 PM ET


Puerto Rican Double-A League Playoffs:

Ivan Maldonado (former MiLB tryout-Maunabo) started and pitched five innings.  He allowed seven hits, four runs (one earned), and struck three out for the losing decision.

Vega Alta beat Maunabo 4-3

Saturday's Games:
Juncos (0-1) visits San Sebastian (1-0) @ 8:00 PM
Vega Alta (1-0) visits Maunabo (0-1) @ 8:00 PM


Nippon Professional Baseball:

Alejandro Mejia (former DSL-Hiroshima) started at third base and batted sixth.  1-for-4 with one strikeout.

Hanshin beat Hiroshima 4-2

Brandon Dickson (former St. Louis-Orix) entered in the eighth and pitched 1.1 innings.  He allowed three hits, no runs, and struck one out for the save (18).  (p-s:30-22)

Orix beat Chiba Lotte 3-1

Sunday's Games:
Seibu (78-60-1) visits Rakuten (68-67-4) @ 1:00 AM ET
Softbank (74-60-4) visits Orix (59-71-6) @ 1:00 AM ET
Nippon Ham (63-70-5) visits Chiba Lotte (67-69-4) @ 3:00 AM ET
Yomiuri (75-61-2) visits Yakult (57-80-2) @ 5:00 AM ET
Yokohama (70-66-3) visits Hanshin (64-68-6) @ 5:00 AM ET
Chunichi (66-69-2) visits Hiroshima (69-69-3) @ 5:00 AM ET


Korean Baseball Organization:

Sunday's Games:
LG (76-59-1) visits Doosan (83-54) @ 12:00 AM
Samsung (58-79-1) visits KT (67-70-2) @ 12:00 AM
NC (71-65-1) visits Lotte (48-87-3) @ 12:00 AM
SK (84-53-1) visits Hanwha (55-83) for a doubleheader beginning @ 12:00 AM


Arizona Fall League:

Griffin Roberts (Palm Beach-Glendale) started and pitched three innings.  He allowed six hits, no runs, one walk, threw one wild pitch, and struck three out.  (p-s:61-36)(g/f:3-1)
Seth Elledge (Memphis-Glendale) entered in the fifth and pitched two innings.  He allowed one hit, no runs, and struck two out.  (p-s:25-18)(g/f:2-0)

Scottsdale beat Glendale 3-2
MLB Official Site Post Game

Saturday's Games:
Peoria (3-0) visits Mesa (0-3) @ 6:30 PM MST
Salt River (1-2) visits Surprise (2-1) @ 6:30 PM MST
Scottsdale (3-0) visits Roel Ramirez (0-3) @ 6:30 MST - Roel Ramirez (Memphis) is scheduled to start for Glendale


Mexican Pacific League (October 22, 2019):

Notes:
Rigoberto Beltran (former St. Louis-Guasave MGR) reported to camp: Guasave Official Twitter


Dominican League (October 12, 2019):

Notes:
Felix Jose (former St. Louis) was named to Estrellas' baseball operations department: LIDOM Official Site

Cardinals Winter League Notebook 9-20-19: Brandon Dickson Pitched One Hitless/Scoreless Inning For The Save; Kodi Whitley Strikes Out One Over One Scoreless Inning; Roel Ramirez Pitched One Hitless/Scoreless Inning

Brandon Dickson - Orix

Mexican League Playoffs:

Alex Mejia (former St. Louis-Monclova) started at shortstop and moved to third base, batting second.  1-for-4 with one run, one strikeout, grounded into one double play, and assisted in one double play.

Monclova beat Tijuana 7-2
MiLB Official Site Post Game

No Games Scheduled For Friday


Nippon Professional Baseball:

Brandon Dickson (former St. Louis-Orix) entered in the ninth and pitched one inning.  He allowed no hits or runs for the save (17).  (p-s:11-6)

Orix beat Chiba Lotte 11-8

Saturday's Games:
Hiroshima (69-68-3) visits Hanshin (63-68-6) @ 1:00 AM ET
Chiba Lotte (67-68-4) visits Orix (58-71-6) @ 1:00 AM ET
Nippon Ham (62-70-5) visits Softbank (74-59-4) @ 1:00 AM ET
Yomiuri (74-61-2) visits Yokohama (70-65-3) @ 4:00 AM ET
Chunichi (65-69-2) visits Yakult (57-79-2) @ 5:00 AM ET
Seibu (78-59-1) visits Rakuten (67-67-4) @ 5:00 AM ET


Korean Baseball Organization:

Jacob Wilson (former Memphis-Lotte) entered late in the game as a pinch hitter and batted third.  0-for-1 with one strikeout.

KT beat Lotte 7-0

Jamie Romak (former Memphis-SK) started at first base and batted fourth.  0-for-4 with two strikeouts.

Kiwoom beat SK 5-1

Saturday's Games:
Kia (59-78-2) visits Doosan (82-54) @ 3:00 AM
NC (71-65-1) visits Lotte (48-87-3) @ 3:00 AM
SK (84-53-1) visits Hanwha (55-83) @ 3:00 AM
Samsung (57-79-1) visits KT (67-69-2) @ 3:00 AM


Arizona Fall League:

Conner Capel (Springfield-Glendale) started in centerfield and batted leadoff.  0-for-3 with one walk, one hit by pitch, and one caught stealing.
Elehuris Montero (Springfield-Glendale) started at third base and batted seventh.  0-for-2 with one run, two walks, and one throwing error.
Ivan Herrera (Palm Beach-Glendale) started at catcher and batted eighth.  0-for-4 with one strikeout and threw out one of four base runners.
Roel Ramirez (Memphis-Glendale) entered in the third and pitched one inning.  He allowed one hit and no runs.  (p-s:13-8)(g/f:2-1)
Kodi Whitley (Memphis-Glendale) entered in the sixth and pitched one inning.  He allowed one hit, no runs, and struck one out.  (p-s:16-10)(g/f:1-0)

Peoria beat Glendale 10-3

Friday's Games:
Glendale (0-2) visits Scottsdale (2-0) @ 6:30 PM MST - Griffin Roberts (Palm Beach) is schedueld to start for Glendale
Peoria (2-0) visits Mesa (0-2) @ 6:30 PM MST
Salt River (1-1) visits Surprise (1-1) @ 6:30 PM MST


Mexican Pacific League (October 11, 2019:

Notes:
Hector Hernandez (former Palm Beach-Santurce) will pitch for Guasave this fall/winter: LMP Official Site


Dominican League (October 12, 2019):

Notes:
Jayson Aquino (former waiver claim-Licey) reported to Licey camp: Licey Official Site

Leonardo Taveras (Palm Beach-Cibaenas), Rainel Rosario (former Springfield-Cibaenas), and Yefri Perez (former MiLB signing-Cibaenas) reported to Cibaenas camp: Bengaleses


Puerto Rican League (November 15, 2019):

Notes:
Misael Siverio (Caguas) will return for another season with Caguas): LBPRC Official Site

Cardinals Winter League Notebook 9-19-19: Jamie Romak Singles Twice, Homers Twice, & Drives In Three Runs In Doubleheader; Alejandro Mejia Doubles & Knocks In One Run; Alex Mejia Collects Three Singles

Jamie Romak - SK

Mexican League Playoffs:

Alex Mejia (former St. Louis-Monclova) started at shortstop and batted second.  3-for-4 with one strikeout and assisted in two double plays.

Monclova beat Tijuana 4-3

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

Yucatan beat Mexico 4-1
MiLB Official Site Post Game

Thursday's Game:
Tijuana (2-2) visits Monclova (2-2) @ 8:30 PM ET


Nippon Professional Baseball:

Alejandro Mejia (former DSL-Hiroshima) started at third base and moved to first, batting sixth.  1-for-5 with one double and one RBI.

Yokohama beat Hiroshima 11-8

Friday's Games:
Yomiuri (73-61-2) visits Yokohama (70-64-3) @ 5:00 AM ET
Rakuten (67-66-4) visits Seibu (77-59-1) @ 5:00 AM ET
Chiba Lotte (67-67-4) visits Orix (57-71-6) @ 5:00 AM ET
Nippon Ham (62-69-5) visits Softbank (73-59-4) @ 5:00 AM ET


Korean Baseball Organization:

Jamie Romak (former Memphis-SK) started at third base and batted fifth.  2-for-4 with one home run, two RBIs, one run, and two strikeouts.

Doosan beat SK 6-4 in game one of doubleheader

Jamie Romak (former Memphis-SK) started at first base and batted fifth.  2-for-3 with one home run, one RBI, and two runs.

Doosan beat SK 7-3 in game two of doubleheader

Carlos Peguero (former Memphis-LG) started as designated hitter and batted sixth.  2-for-5 with two strikeouts.

NC beat LG 5-3

Friday's Games:
Kia (59-77-2) visits Doosan (81-54) @ 4:30 AM
KT (66-69-2) visits Lotte (48-84-3) @ 4:30 AM
Samsung (57-78-1) visits Hanwha (54-83) @ 4:30 AM
Kiwoom (83-56-1) visits SK (84-52-1) @ 4:30 AM


Arizona Fall League:

Conner Capel (Springfield-Glendale) started in left field and batted seventh.  1-for-3 and one outfield assist.

Surprise beat Glendale 4-2
MLB Official Site Post Game

Thursday's Games:
Mesa (0-1) visits Salt River (0-1) @ 6:30 PM MST
Peoria (1-0) visits Glendale (0-1) @ 6:30 PM MST
Scottsdale (1-0) visits Surprise (1-0) @ 6:30 PM MST


Mexican Pacific League (October 11, 2019):

Notes:
Iker Franco (former Springfield-Obregon) reported to Obregon camp: Obregon Official Site

Edgar Manzo (DSL-Jalisco) reported to Jalisco camp: Jalisco Official Twitter


Dominican League (October 12, 2019):

Notes:
Angel Rondon (Springfield), Leonardo Taveras (Palm Beach), Juan Nicasio (former St. Louis), and Carlos Martinez (St. Louis) have all been invited to Cibaenas camp: Cibaenas Official Site

Andy Pacheco (Santiago-Cibao League) died in a traffic accident: El Caribe


Puerto Rican League (November 15, 2019):

Notes:
Jose Leon (former Palm Beach-Caguas) was named hitting coach and Kiko Calero (former St. Louis-Caguas) will be returning as Caguas pitching coach: El Nuevo Dia


Asia Winter League (November 23, 2019):

Notes:
CPBL announced schedule for 2019-20 season: CPBL Stats