Thursday, October 31, 2019

Cardinals Winter League Notebook 10-31-19: Chris Ellis Strikes Out One & Picks One Off Over One Scoreless Inning; Hunter Cervenka Strikes Out One & Holds One Inherited Runner On Base Over One & A Third Hitless/Scoreless Innings; Alexis Wilson Singles Twice & Drives In One Run



Nippon Professional League:

Tsuyoshi Nishioka (Tochigi) will attend NPB tryouts on November 12, 2019: NPB On Reddit Twitter

Nobu Matsuda (Softbank) won is seventh straight gold glove award: Japan Times


Mexican Pacific League:

Justin Williams (Memphis-Mexicali) started In left field and batted third.  1-for-4 with one strikeout.
Xavier Scruggs (former St. Louis-Mexicali) started at first base and batted fifth.  0-for-3 with one walk, one strikeout, one caught stealing, and two fielding errors.

Obregon beat Mexicali 11-0
LMP Official Site Post Game

Niko Vasquez (former Springfield-Monterrey) started at shortstop and batted eighth.  1-for-4 with one run.
Chris Ellis (Memphis-Monterrey) entered in the seventh and pitched one inning.  He allowed one hit, no runs, struck one out, and picked one runner off.  (p-s:13-10)(g/f:0-1)

Carlos Soto (Peoria-Mochis) started at first base and batted eighth.  1-for-1 with one walk and one caught stealing.

Mochis beat Monterrey 3-2
LMP Official Site Post Game

Alexis Wilson (Peoria-Culiacan) started at catcher and batted eighth.  2-for-4 with one RBI and one run.

Culiacan beat Guasave 9-0
LMP Official Site Post Game

Irving Lopez (Springfield-Hermosillo) started at second base and batted ninth. 1-for-3 with one double and one run.

Hermosillo beat Mazatlan 2-1
LMP Official Site Post Game

Thursday's Games:
Mexicali (5-11) visits Obregon (9-7) @ 8:10 PM CT
Monterrey (6-10) visits Mochis (11-5) @ 7:30 PM MT
Culiacan (12-4) visits Guasave (6-10) @ 7:30 PM MT
Mazatlan (5-11) visits Hermosillo (10-5) @ 7:30 PM MT


Dominican League:

Eliezer Alvarez (former Springfield-Escogido) entered late in the game as a pinch runner and stole one base.
Julio Rodriguez (Springfield-Escogido) started at catcher and batted eighth.  1-for-4 with one run and two strikeouts.

Escogido beat Estrellas 3-2
LIDOM Official Site Post Game

Magneuris Sierra (former St. Louis-Azucareros) started in right field and batted eighth.  0-for-4 at the plate.

Edmundo Sosa (St. Louis-Cibaenas) started at shortstop and batted leadoff.  2-for-4 with one double, two runs, and one strikeout.
John Nogowski (Memphis-Cibaenas) started at first base and batted second.  2-for-5 and was ejected in the ninth inning.
Francisco Pena (former St. Louis-Cibaenas) started at catcher and batted eighth.  0-for-3 with one hit by pitch.
Hunter Cervenka (former Memphis-Cibaenas) entered in the sixth and pitched 1.1 innings.  He allowed no hits or runs, and struck one out.  (g/f:3-0)(ir-s:1-0)

Azucareros beat Cibaenas 7-4

No Games Scheduled For Thursday


Premier 12 (November 2, 2019):

Notes:
Jobel Jimenez (St. Louis Asst. Hitting Coach) and Darwin Marrero (Springfield Pitching Coach) are on the coaching staff for Venezuela: LVBP Official Site


Venezuelan League:

Notes:
Kender Villegas (former Palm Beach-Margarita) reported to Margarita camp: Margarita Official Site

Wednesday, October 30, 2019

Cardinals Winter League Notebook 10-30-19: Alexis Wilson Singles, Doubles, & Drives In Three Runs; Justin Williams Singles, Homers, & Knocks In Two Runs; Carlos Soto Collects One Single, One Walk, & Two RBIs

Mexican Pacific League:

Justin Williams (Memphis-Mexicali) started in left field and batted third.  2-for-6 with one home run, two RBIs (one w/two-outs), one run, and one strikeout.
Xavier Scruggs (former St. Louis-Mexicali) started at first base and batted fifth.  1-for-5 with one home run, one RBI, two runs, one hit by pitch, one strikeout, and assisted in one double play.
Trevor Megill (former 2014 draft selection-Mexicali) entered in the ninth and pitched one inning.  He allowed no hits or runs, one walk, and struck one out.  (p-s:26-15)(g/f:0-2)(ir-s:1-0)

Iker Franco (former Springfield-Obregon) entered late in the game at catcher and batted seventh.  0-for-1 and allowed one stolen base.

Mexicali beat Obregon 5-4 in 12 innings
LMP Official Site Post Game

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

Carlos Soto (Peoria-Mochis) started at first base and batted eighth.  1-for-3 with two RBIs, one walk, and assisted in one double play.

Mochis beat Monterrey 5-2
LMP Official Site Post Game

Alexis Wilson (Peoria-Culiacan) started at catcher and batted eighth.  2-for-4 with one double, three RBIs, one stolen base, one strikeout, one passed ball, and threw out one base runner.

Culiacan beat Guasave 6-1
LMP Official Site Post Game

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

Hermosillo beat Mazatlan 6-4
LMP Official Site Post Game

Notes:
Hermosillo traded Efren Navarro (former Memphis) to Culiacan: LMP Official Site

Wednesday's Games:
Mexicali (5-10) visits Obregon (8-7) @ 8:10 PM CT
Monterrey (6-9) visits Mochis (10-5) @ 7:30 PM MT
Culiacan (11-4) visits Guasave (6-9) @ 7:30 PM MT
Mazatlan (5-10) visits Hermosillo (9-5) @ 7:30 PM MT


Dominican League:

Edmundo Sosa (St. Louis-Cibaenas) started at shortstop and batted leadoff.  1-for-4 with one stolen base and one strikeout.
John Nogowski (Memphis-Cibaenas) started at first base and batted second.  1-for-3 with one RBI, one walk, and assisted in one double play.

Cibaenas beat Licey 1-0
LIDOM Official Site Post Game

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

Estrellas beat Cibao 9-4
LIDOM Official Site Post Game

Magneuris Sierra (former St. Louis-Azucareros) entered late in the game in right field and stole one base.
Raul Valdes (former St. Louis-Azucareros) started and pitched 6.1 innings.  He allowed three hits, no runs, four walks, and struck two out for the winning decision (2-1).  (g/f:8-4)

Azucareros beat Escogido 4-1
LIDOM Official Site Post Game

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


Venezuelan League (November 5, 2019):

Notes:
Nestor Molina (former MiLB signing-Lara) is a candidate to start opening day: Lara Official Twitter

Cesar Valera (former Palm Beach-Caribes) helped Caribes beat Anaco BBC Foundation 10-3 in an exhibition game: Caribes Official Site

Tuesday, October 29, 2019

Cardinals Winter League Notebook 10-29-19: Jose Calero Strikes Out Eight & Allows One Run Over Three Innings; Ivan Herrera Break Out Prospect In AFL; Shogo Akiyama & Yoshitomo Tsutsugo On Way To MLB

Nippon Professional League:

Notes:
Shogo Akiyama (Seibu) will test the MLB market: NPB On Reddit Twitter

Yoshitomo Tsutsugo (Yokohama) will be posted for the MLB: NPB On Reddit Twitter


Arizona Fall League:

Notes:
Ivan Herrera (Palm Beach-Glendale) was among 20 prospects that broke out: MLB Official Site


Mexican Pacific League:

Jose Calero (former GCL-Jalisco) started and pitched three innings.  He allowed three hits, one earned run, three walks, hit one batter, threw one wild pitch, and struck eight out.  (p-s:78-45)(g/f:1-1)

Jalisco beat Navojoa 3-2
LMP Official Site Post Game

Tuesday's Games:
Navojoa (4-10) visits Jalisco (10-5) for a doubleheader beginning @ 5:15 PM CT
Mexicali (4-10) visits Obregon (8-6) @ 8:10 PM CT
Monterrey (6-8) visits Mochis (9-5) @ 7:30 PM MT
Culiacan (10-4) visits Guasave (6-8) @ 7:30 PM MT
Mazatlan (5-9) visits Hermosillo (8-5) @ 7:30 PM MT


Dominican League:

Stats:
Magneuris Sierra (former St. Louis-Azucareros) has played in three games going 5-for-13 (.385) with one RBI, five total bases, five runs, two strikeouts, .429 OBP, .385 SLG, and .813 OPS.
Edmundo Sosa (St. Louis-Cibaenas) has played in 13 games going 19-for-52 (.365) with three doubles, three home runs, ten RBIs, 31 total bases, 12 runs, three walks, one stolen base, ten strikeouts, .433 OBP, .596 SLG, and 1.029 OPS.
Alberto Rosario (former St. Louis-Estrellas) has played in three games going 3-for-9 (.333) with one double, one RBI, four total bases, one run, two strikeouts, .333 OBP, .444 SLG, and .778 OPS.
Alberto Triunfel (former Springfield-Escogido) has played in nine games going 2-for-6 (.333) with one double, three total bases, one run, three strikeouts, .333 OBP, .500 SLG, and .833 OPS.
Eliezer Alvarez (former Springfield-Escogido) has played in six games going 3-for-10 (.300) with two RBIs, three total bases, one run, one walk, one stolen base, three strikeouts, .364 OBP, .300 SLG, and .664 OPS.
Francisco Pena (former St. Louis-Cibaenas) has played in seven games going 6-for-20 (.300) with one RBI, six total bases, one walk, three walks, .364 OBP, .300 SLG, and .664 OPS.
John Nogowski (Memphis-Cibaenas) has played in 12 games going 13-for-45 (.289) with one double, three home runs, 12 RBIs, 23 total bases, six runs, seven walks, five strikeouts, .385 OBP, .511 SLG, and .896 OPS.
Rainel Rosario (former Springfield-Cibaenas) has played in six games going 3-for-20 (.150) with one home run, one RBI, six total bases, three runs, one stolen base, eight strikeouts, .150 OBP, .300 SLG, and .450 OPS.
Yefri Perez (former MiLB signing-Cibaenas) has played in five games going 0-for-2 (.000) with two stolen base, two strikeouts, and one caught stealing.

Yeison Medina (former Springfield-Estrellas) has made five relief appearances posting a 0-0 record, 0.00 ERA, 0.00 WHIP, and one hold.  He's allowed no hits or runs, and struck two out over two innings.
Evan MacLane (former St. Louis-Estrellas) has made four starts posting a 1-0 record, 1.42 ERA, and 0.53 WHIP.  He's allowed ten hits, three earned runs, two home runs, hit two batters, and struck 15 out over 19 innings.
Raul Valdes (former St. Louis-Azucareros) has made three starts posting a 1-1 record, 3.77 ERA, and 1.33 WHIP.  He's allowed 12 hits, seven runs (six earned), seven walks, and struck 12 out over 14.1 innings.
Hunter Cervenka (former Memphis-Cibaenas) has made six relief appearances posting a 0-0 record, 4.50 ERA, 1.75 WHIP, and two holds.  He's allowed four hits, two earned runs, three walks, and struck two out over four innings.
Merandy Gonzalez (Springfield-Cibaenas) has made two relief appearances posting a 0-0 record, 5.40 ERA, and 3.60 WHIP.  He's allowed two hits, one earned run, four walks, and struck two out over 1.2 innings.

Notes:
Mike Hauschild (former Memphis) will pitch for Escogido: Escogido Official Site

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


Venezuelan League (November 5, 2019):

Notes:
Kristhiam Linares (former Springfield-La Guaira) pitched in La Guaira intrasquad game: LVBP Official Site

Ronny Cedeno (former MLB signing-Magallanes) reported to Magallanes camp: LVBP Official Site


Caribbean Series (February 1, 2020):

Notes:
The schedule was released: El Nuevo Dia

Monday, October 28, 2019

Cardinals Winter League Notebook 10-28-19: John Nogowski Singles Twice, Walks, Homers, & Drives In Five Runs; Edmundo Sosa Singles, Doubles,Walks Twice, & Knocks In Two Runs; Evan MacLane Strikes Out Five & Allows One Run Over Five Innings

Mexican Pacific League:

Chris Ellis (Memphis-Monterrey) entered in the eighth and pitched one inning.  He allowed no hits or runs, and struck two out.  (p-s:12-10)(g/f:0-1)

Jalisco beat Monterrey 13-6
LMP Official Site Post Game

Carlos Soto (Peoria-Mochis) started at first base and moved to catcher, batting eighth.  1-for-9 with two strikeouts and assisted in two double plays.
Hector Villalobos (State College-Mochis) entered in the 12th and pitched to one batter.  He allowed no hits or runs, and struck one out.  (p-s:6-3)

Xavier Scruggs (former St. Louis-Mexicali) started at first base and batted fourth.  0-for-7 with three walks (one intentional), one strikeout, and assisted in two double plays.

Mochis beat Mexicali 3-1 in 22 innings
LMP Official Site Post Game

Irving Lopez (Springfield-Hermosillo) started at second base and batted leadoff.  0-for-4 at the plate.

Guasave beat Hermosillo 8-2
LMP Official Site Post Game

Alexis Wilson (Peoria-Culiacan) started at catcher and batted eighth.  1-for-3 and allowed two stolen bases.

Culiacan beat Navojoa 4-2
LMP Official Site Post Game

Tuesday's Game:
Navojoa (4-9) visits Jalisco (9-5) @ 7:15 PM CT


Dominican League:

Edmundo Sosa (St. Louis-Cibaenas) started at shortstop and batted leadoff.  2-for-4 with one double, two RBIs, three runs, two walks (one intentional), and one stolen base.
John Nogowski (Memphis-Cibaenas) started at first base and batted second.  3-for-5 with one home run, five RBIs, two runs, one walk, one strikeout, and one fielding error.

Cibaenas beat Cibao 14-13
LIDOM Official Site Post Game

Julio Rodriguez (Springfield-Escogido) started at catcher and batted eighth.  1-for-4 with one strikeout.

Escogido beat Licey 7-1
LIDOM Official Site Post Game

Evan MacLane (former St. Louis-Estrellas) started and pitched five innings.  He allowed two hits, one earned run, one home run, and struck five out.  (g/f:6-4)
Yeison Medina (former Springfield-Estrellas) entered in the ninth and pitched to one batter.  He allowed no hits or runs.  (g/f:1-0)(ir-s:1-0)

Azucareros beart Estrellas 3-2
LIDOM Official Site Post Game

No Games Scheduled For Tuesday


Premier 12 (November 2, 2019):

Notes:
Jose Godoy (Memphis-Venezuela) assisted in one double play, Williams Perez (Palm Beach-Venezuela) pitched one inning, and Efren Navarro (former Memphis-Mexico) doubled in one run as Mexico beat Venezuela 2-0 in exhibition game: MiLB Official Site

Arturo Reyes (former Memphis-Mexico) pitched three innings and allowed one run for the losing decision.  Efren Navarro (former Memphis-Mexico) hit a home run, Fernando Salas (former St. Louis-Mexico) and Miguel Socolovich (former St. Louis-Venezuela) both pitched as Venezuelan beat Mexico 9-4 in exhibition game: MiLB Official Site


Venezuelan League (November 5, 2019):

Notes:
Silfredo Garcia (former Springfield-Magallanes) pitched in intrasquad game: Magallanes Official Site

Harold Arauz (former Memphis-Aragua) reported to camp: Aragua Official Site

Sunday, October 27, 2019

Cardinals Winter League Notebook 10-27-19: Ivan Maldonado Strikes Out Six & Allows Two Runs Over Eight Innings; John Nogowski Singles & Drives In One Run; Final 2019 AFL Stats

Puerto Rican Double-A League Championship:

Ivan Maldonado (former MiLB tryout-Maunabo) started and pitched eight innings.  He allowed nine hits, two runs (one earned), five walks, committed one error, and struck six out.

Juncos beat Maunabo 3-2 in 11 innings

Sunday's Game:
Maunabo (3-3) visits Juncos (3-3) @ 6:00 PM


Arizona Fall League:

Final Stats:
Ivan Herrera (Palm Beach-Glendale) played in ten games going 11-for-34 (.324) with two doubles, six RBIs, 13 total bases, three runs, five walks, four strikeouts, .439 OBP, .382 SLG, and .821 OPS.
Kramer Robertson (Springfield-Glendale) played in eight games going 7-for-26 (.269) with one double, one triple, four RBIs, ten total bases, five runs, seven walks, four strikeouts, one caught stealing, .424 OBP, .385 SLG, and .809 OPS.
Conner Capel (Springfield-Glendale) played in 22 games going 21-for-79 (.266) with three doubles, three home runs, nine RBIs, 33 total bases, 12 runs, seven walks, one stolen base, 20 strikeouts, three caught stealing, .330 OBP, .418 SLG, and .747 OPS.
Elehuris Montero (Springfield-Glendale) played in 15 games going 10-for-50 (.200) with three doubles, one triple, three RBIs, 15 total bases, five runs, nine walks, one stolen base, 17 strikeouts, .333 OBP, .300 SLG, and .633 OPS.

Kodi Whitley (Memphis-Glendale) made nine relief appearances posting a 0-1 record, 1.64 ERA, 0.82 WHIP, and four saves.  He allowed eight hits, three runs (two earned), one home run, one walk, and struck 13 out over 11 innings.
Roel Ramirez (Memphis-Glendale) made nine appearances (three starts) posting a 2-0 record, 2.03 ERA, 1.13 WHIP, and one hold.  He allowed 12 hits, five runs (three earned), one home run, three walks, and struck 16 out over 13.1 innings.
Seth Elledge (Memphis-Glendale) made eight relief appearances posting a 0-1 record, 3.00 ERA, 1.22 WHIP, two holds, and one save.  He allowed nine hits, four runs (three earned), two walks, and struck 12 out over nine innings.
Griffin Roberts (Palm Beach-Glendale) made four starts posting a 0-1 record, 3.07 ERA, and 1.36 WHIP.  He allowed 18 hits, six runs (five earned), one home run, two walks, hit one batter, and struck 18 out over 14.2 innings.


Mexican Pacific League:

Niko Vasquez (former Springfield-Monterrey) started at shortstop and batted second.  0-for-4 with four strikeouts.
Chris Ellis (Memphis-Monterrey) entered in the eighth and pitched one inning.  He allowed one hit, no runs, and struck one out.  (p-s:17-13)(g/f:1-0)

Jalisco beat Monterrey 10-2
LMP Official Site Post Game

Irving Lopez (Springfield-Hermosillo) started at second base and batted leadoff.  1-for-5 with one double, one run, and assisted in two double plays.

Hermosillo beat Guasave 11-1
LMP Official Site Post Game

Alexis Wilson (Peoria-Culiacan) started at catcher and batted eighth.  1-for-4 with one double, one run, grounded into one double play, assisted in one double play, and threw out two base runners.

Culiacan beat Navojoa 7-0
LMP Official Site Post Game

Xavier Scruggs (former St. Louis-Mexicali) started at first base and batted fourth.  0-for-3 with one strikeout.
Trevor Megill (former 2014 draft selection-Mexicali) entered in the eighth and pitched one inning.  He allowd one hit, one earned run, and threw one wild pitch.  (p-s:19-11)(g/f:2-0)

Mochis beat Mexicali 5-1
LMP Official Site Post Game

Sunday's Games:
Jalisco (8-5) visits Monterrey (6-7) @ 4:00 PM CT
Mochis (8-5) visits Mexicali (4-9) @ 4:00 PM PT
Hermosillo (8-4) visits Guasave (5-8) @ 5:00 PM MT
Navojoa (4-8) visits Culiacan (9-4) @ 5:05 PM MT
Obregon (7-6) visits Mazatlan (5-8) @ 6:00 PM MT


Dominican League:

Edmundo Sosa (St. Louis-Cibaenas) started at shortstop and batted leadoff.  1-for-2 with one run and one strikeout.
John Nogowski (Memphis-Cibaenas) started at first base and batted second.  1-for-4 with one RBI, one run, and assisted in one double play.
Rainel Rosario (former Springfield-Cibaenas) started in right field and batted sixth.  0-for-4 with three strikeouts.

Eliezer Alvarez (former Springfield-Escogido) entered late in the game as a pinch hitter and batted ninth.  0-for-1 with one strikeout.

Cibaenas beat Escogido 6-3
LIDOM Official Site Post Game

Magneuris Sierra (former St. Louis-Azucareros) started in left field and batted ninth.  2-for-4 with three runs and one strikeout.

Azucareros beat Cibao 10-4
LIDOM Official Site Post Game

Alberto Rosario (former St. Louis-Estrellas) started at catcher and batted ninth.  1-for-3 with one double, one run, and one strikeout.

Licey beat Estrellas 4-1
LIDOM Official Site Post Game

Sunday's Games:
Cibaenas (6-6) visits Cibao (6-6) @ 5:00 PM AST
Escogido (9-3) visits Licey (6-6) @ 5:00 PM AST
Azucareros (6-6) visits Estrellas (3-9) @ 5:00 PM AST


Venezuelan League (November 5, 2019):

Notes:
Nelson Prada (former DSL-Magallanes) reported and threw in Magallanes camp: LVBP Official Site

Johny Celis (former MiLB tryout-Margarita) reported to Margarita camp: LVBP Official Site

Saturday, October 26, 2019

Cardinals Winter League Notebook 10-26-19: Edmundo Sosa Hits Two Home Runs & Drives In Three Runs; John Nogowski Hits A Solo Home Run; Alexis Wilson Doubles, Walks, & Knocks In One Run

Arizona Fall League:

Conner Capel (Springfield-Glendale) started in left field and batted seventh.  1-for-3 with one strikeout.
Kramer Robertson (Springfield-Glendale) started at second base and batted ninth.  2-for-2 with one run and one walk.
Roel Ramirez (Memphis-Glendale) started and pitched three innings.  He allowed two hits, one earned run, one home run, one walk, threw one wild pitch, and struck three out for the winning decision (2-0).  (p-s:43-32)(g/f:3-0)

Glendale beat Surprise 5-3

Saturday's Championship Game:
Salt River (17-11-1) visits Surprise (17-12) @ 11:08 AM MST


Mexican Pacific League:

Niko Vasquez (former Springfield-Monterrey) started at shortstop and batted second.  1-for-2 with two runs, two walks, one sacrifice, and assisted in two double plays.

Jalisco beat Monterrey 8-5
LMP Official Site Post Game

Irving Lopez (Springfield-Hermosillo) started at second base and batted leadoff.  0-for-4 with one strikeout.

Guasave beat Hermosillo 4-0
LMP Official Site Post Game

Alexis Wilson (Peoria-Culiacan) started at catcher and batted eighth.  1-for-3 with one double, one RBI, one walk, and one fielding error.

Culiacan beat Navojoa 8-3
LMP Official Site Post Game

Carlos Soto (Peoria-Mochis) started at catcher and batted eighth.  1-for-5 with two strikeouts.

Xavier Scruggs (former St. Louis-Mexicali) started at first base and batted fourth.  1-for-3 with one walk and two strikeouts.
Trevor Megill (former 2014 draft selection-Mexicali) entered in the eighth and pitched 1.2 innings.  He allowed four hits, three earned runs, threw two wild pitches, and struck three out.  (p-s:27-19)(g/f:1-0)

Mochis beat Mexicali 6-2
LMP Official Site Post Game

Saturday's Games:
Jalisco (7-5) visits Monterrey (6-6) @ 4:00 PM CT
Hermosillo (7-4) visits Guasave (5-7) @ 6:00 PM MT
Obregon (6-6) visits Mazatlan (5-7) @ 6:00 PM MT
Navojoa (4-7) visits Culiacan (8-4) @ 6:05 PM MT
Mochis (7-5) visits Mexicali (4-8) @ 6:00 PM PT


Dominican League:

Eliezer Alvarez (former Springfield-Escogido) entered late in the game as a pinch runner and stole one base.
Julio Rodriguez (Springfield-Escogido) started at catcher and batted eighth.  2-for-3 and allowed two stolen bases.

Cibao beat Escogido 3-2
LIDOM Official Site Post Game

Yeison Medina (former Springfield-Estrellas) entered in the fourth and pitched to two batters.  He allowed no hits or runs, threw one wild pitch, and struck one out.  (g/f:1-0)(ir-s:1-0)

Edmundo Sosa (St. Louis-Cibaenas) started at shortstop and batted leadoff.  2-for-4 with two home runs, three RBIs, and two runs.
John Nogowski (Memphis-Cibaenas) started at first base and batted second.  1-for-4 with one home run, one RBI, one run, and assisted in one double play.

Cibaenas beat Estrellas 6-3
LIDOM Official Site Post Game

Magneuris Sierra (former St. Louis-Azucareros) started in left field and batted ninth.  2-for-4 with one two-out RBI and one run.

Azucareros beat Licey 6-2
LIDOM Official Site Post Game

Notes:
Francisco Pena (former St. Louis-Cibaenas) suffered an injury that required Cibaenas to hire another catcher: Cibaenas Official Site

Saturday's Games:
Cibaenas (5-6) visits Escogido (9-2) @ 2:30 PM AST
Azucareros (5-6) visits Cibao (6-5) @ 7:00 PM AST
Licey (5-6) visits Estrellas (3-8) @ 7:30 PM AST


Venezuelan League (November 5, 2019):

Notes:
Nestor Molina (former MiLB signing-Lara) and Vicente Campos (former MiLB signing-Lara) took part in simulated game, facing seven batters: LVBP Official Site

Luis Bandes (former Johnson City-La Guaira) reported to La Guaira camp: La Guaira Official Site

Pedro Rodriguez (former MiLB signing-Lara) will open the season as the closer for Lara: El Emergente


Colombian League (November 8, 2019):

Notes:
The league will begin November 8th: Peloteros de Colombia Twitter

Friday, October 25, 2019

Cardinals Winter League Notebook 10-25-19: Ivan Herrera Singles Twice & Drives In One Run; Hector Villalobos Pitched One & A Third Scoreless Innings & Held Two Inherited Runners On Base; Fernando Salas Pitched One Scoreless Inning

Cuban League:

Notes:
Geiser Cepeda Lima (Sancti Spiritus) was suspended for attempting to defect from Cuba: El Heraldo and Diario de Cuba

Derek Escobar (Sancti Spiritus) signed with Philadelphia for $150K and Kevin Marrero (Sancti Spiritus) with Minnesota for $50K: Pelota Cubana Blog


Arizona Fall League:

Kramer Robertson (Springfield-Glendale) started at second base and batted second.  0-for-4 with two strikeouts, grounded into one double play, and assisted in one double play.
Ivan Herrera (Palm Beach-Glendale) started at catcher and batted sixth.  2-for-4 with one RBI and allowed two stolen bases.

Glendale beat Peoria 2-1

Friday's Games:
Glenadel (13-15) visits Surprise (17-11) @ 12:30 PM MST
Peoria (14-14) visits Salt River (16-11) @ 12:30 PM MST
Scottsdale (12-16) visits Mesa (14-13) @ 12:30 PM MST


Mexican Pacific League:

Xavier Scruggs (former St. Louis-Mexicali) started at first base and batted fourth.  0-for-3 with three strikeouts and assisted in one double play.

Jesus Cruz (Memphis-Jalisco) entered in the seventh and pitched one inning.  He allowed no hits or runs, and struck one out for the hold (2).  (p-s:10-7)(g/f:1-0)

Jalisco beat Mexicali 5-0
LMP Official Site Post Game

Carlos Soto (Peoria-Mochis) started at first base and batted eighth.  1-for-4 with one strikeout and grounded into one double play.
Hector Villalobos (State College-Mochis) entered in the eighth and pitched 1.1 innings.  He allowed one hit, no runs, and hit one batter.  (p-s:16-8)(g/f:1-2)(ir-s:2-0)

Mazatlan beat Mochis 7-1
LMP Official Site Post Game

Iker Franco (former Springfield-Obregon) started at catcher and batted eighth.  0-for-2 at the plate.

Guasave beat Obregon 2-0
LMP Official Site Post Game

Niko Vasquez (former Springfield-Navojoa) started at shortstop and batted eighth.  0-for-3 with one strikeout and one throwing error.

Navojoa beat Monterrey 4-1
LMP Official Site Post Game

Irving Lopez (Springfield-Hermosillo) started at second base and batted leadoff.  1-for-4 with one run and one strikeout.
Fernando Salas (former St. Louis-Hermosillo) entered in the seventh and pitched one inning.  He allowed one hit and no runs.  (p-s:14-8)(g/f:1-1)

Hermosillo beat Culiacan 7-2
LMP Official Site Post Game

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


Dominican League:

Notes:
Ruben Tejada (former St. Louis-Escogido) will not play for Escogido this winter: Escogido Official Site

Friday's Games:
Cibao (5-5) visits Escogido (9-1) @ 7:15 PM AST
Estrellas (3-7) visits Cibaenas (4-6) @ 7:30 PM AST
Licey (5-5) visits Azucareros (4-6) @ 7:30 PM AST


Venezuelan League (November 5, 2019):

Notes:
Juan Gonzalez (former Memphis-Caribes) reported to Caribes camp: LVBP Official Site

Magallanes traded Pedro Rodriguez (former MiLB signing) to Lara: LVBP Official Site

Anderson Gerdel (former Palm Beach-Margarita) reported to Margarita camp: Margarita Official Site


Colombian League (TBA):

Notes:
The league will field six teams this season from Cartagena, Sincelejo, Monteria, Santa Marta, and two from Barranquilla: Peloteros de Colombia Twitter

Thursday, October 24, 2019

Cardinals Winter League Notebook 10-24-19: Conner Capel Doubles & Hits A Two-Run Homer; Xavier Scruggs Singles & Hits A Solo Home Run; Rainel Rosario Hits A Solo Home Run

Arizona Fall League:

Conner Capel (Springfield-Glendale) started in left field and batted seventh.  2-for-4 with one double, one home run, three two-out RBIs, one run, and one strikeout.
Elehuris Montero (Springfield-Glendale) started at third base and batted eighth.  1-for-4 with one strikeout.
Seth Elledge (Memphis-Glendale) entered in the seventh and pitched one inning.  He allowed two hits, no runs, and struck one out for the hold (2).  (p-s:19-14)(g/f:0-2)
Kodi Whitley (Memphis-Glendale) entered in the ninth and pitched one inning.  He allowed three hits, one earned run, and struck one out for the save (4).  (p-s:20-14)(g/f:1-1)

Glendale beat Salt River 6-5

Notes:
Ivan Herrera (Palm Beach-Glendale) was named a top five hitter that has stood out: MLB Official Site

Thursday's Games:
Salt River (16-11) visits Mesa (14-13) @ 12:30 PM MST
Glendale (12-15) visits Peoria (14-13) @ 6:30 PM MST
Surprise (16-11) visits Scottsdale (12-15) @ 6:30 MST


Mexican Pacific League:

Xavier Scruggs (former St. Louis-Mexicali) started at first base and batted fourth.  2-for-3 with one home run, one two-out RBI, two runs, one hit by pitch, one strikeout, and assisted in two double plays.

Jalisco beat Mexicali 7-6
LMP Official Site Post Game

Carlos Soto (Peoria-Mochis) started at first base and batted eighth.  1-for-4 with one double, one two-out RBI, and assisted in one double play.

Mochis beat Mazatlan 5-2
LMP Official Site Post Game

Chris Ellis (Memphis-Monterrey) entered in the seventh and pitched one inning.  He allowed no hits or runs, and struck one out for the hold (6).  (p-s:5-5)(g/f:0-2)

Monterrey beat Navojoa 4-2
LMP Official Site Post Game

Alexis Wilson (Peoria-Culican) entered late in the game at catcher and batted eighth.  0-for-1 at the plate.

Irving Lopez (Springfield-Hermosillo) started at second base and batted eighth.  2-for-5 and assisted in one double play.

Hermosillo beat Culiacan 13-1
LMP Official Site Post Game

Thursday's Games:
Mexicali (4-6) visits Jalisco (5-5) @ 7:15 PM CT
Mazatlan (4-6) visits Mochis (6-4) @ 7:30 PM MT
Guasave (3-7) visits Obregon (5-5) @ 9:10 PM CT
Monterrey (6-4) visits Navojoa (3-6) @ 7:30 PM MT
Culiacan (7-3) visits Hermosillo (6-3) @ 7:30 PM MT


Dominican League:

Edmundo Sosa (St. Louis-Cibaenas) started at shortstop and batted second.  2-for-5 with one double and one run.
John Nogowski (Memphis-Cibaenas) started at first base and batted fifth.  1-for-3 with one walk and one strikeout.
Rainel Rosario (former Springfield-Cibaenas) started in right field and batted sixth.  1-for-4 with one home run, one RBI, one run, and one strikeout.
Francisco Pena (former St. Louis-Cibaenas) started at catcher and batted eighth.  1-for-3 with one strikeout and allowed two stolen bases.

Escogido beat Cibaenas 5-4
LIDOM Official Site Post Game

Magneuris Sierra (former St. Louis-Azucareros) started in right field and batted eighth.  1-for-5 with one run, one strikeout, and grounded into one double play.

Azucareros beat Cibao 8-3
LIDOM Official Site Post Game

No Games Scheduled For Thursday


Venezuelan League (November 5, 2019):

Notes:
Cesar Valera (former Palm Beach-Caribes) reported to Caribes camp: Caribes Official Twitter


Puerto Rican League (November 15, 2019):

Notes:
Tyler Herron (former Springfield-Caguas) is expected to pitch this winter: El Vocero

Wednesday, October 23, 2019

Cardinals Winter League Notebook 10-23-19: Raul Valdes Strikes Out Four Over Six Scoreless Innings For The Win; Evan MacLane Strikes Out Two Over Three & Two-Thirds Scoreless Innings; Chris Ellis Strikes Out Two Over One Scoreless Inning For The Hold

Arizona Fall League:

Wednesday's Games:
Glendale (11-15) visits Salt River (16-10) @ 6:30 PM MST
Scottsdale (12-14) visits Peoria (13-13) @ 6:30 PM MST
Surprise (16-10) visits Mesa (13-13) @ 6:30 PM MST


Mexican Pacific League:

Xavier Scruggs (former St. Louis-Mexicali) started at first base and batted fourth.  1-for-2 with one walk and assisted in three double plays.

Jalisco beat Mexicali 1-0 in six innings
LMP Official Site Post Game

Carlos Soto (Peoria-Mochis) entered late in the game as a designated hitter and batted eighth.  0-for-1 at the plate.
Hector Villalobos (State College-Mochis) entered in the ninth and pitched to four batters.  He allowed one hit, two earned runs, one walk, and threw one wild pitch.  (p-s:14-9)

Mazatlan beat Mochis 5-0
LMP Official Site Post Game

Niko Vasquez (former Springfield-Monterrey) started at shortstop and batted eighth.  0-for-2 with one run, two walks, one strikeout, and one fielding error.
Chris Ellis (Memphis-Monterrey) entered in the seventh and pitched one inning.  He allowed one hit, no runs, and struck two out for the hold (5).  (p-s:22-14)

Monterrey beat Navojoa 7-3
LMP Official Site Post Game

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

Culiacan beat Hermosillo 7-2
LMP Official Site Post Game

Wednesday's Games:
Mexicali (4-5) visits Jalisco (4-5) @ 7:15 PM CT
Mazatlan (4-5) visits Mochis (5-4) @ 7:30 PM MT
Guasave (2-7) visits Obregon (5-4) @ 9:10 PM CT
Monterrey (5-4) visits Navojoa (3-5) @ 7:30 PM MT
Culiacan (7-2) visits Hermosillo (5-3) @ 7:30 PM MT


Dominican League:

Evan MacLane (former St. Louis-Estrellas) started and pitched 3.2 innings.  He allowed two hits, no runs, hit one batter, and struck two out.  (g/f:6-1)
Yeison Medina (former Springfield-Estrellas) entered in the fourth and pitched to one batter.  He allowed no hits or runs.  (g/f:1-0)(ir-s:2-0)

Estrellas beat Licey 4-2
LIDOM Official Site Post Game

Raul Valdes (former St. Louis-Azucareros) started and pitched six innings.  He allowed four hits, no runs, three walks, and struck four out for the winning decision (1-1).  (g/f:8-6)
Merandy Gonzalez (Springfield-Azucareros) entered in the seventh and pitched to six batters.  He allowed one hit, one earned run, three walks, and struck one out.  (g/f:1-0)

Azucareros beat Cibao 11-1
LIDOM Official Site Post Game

Alberto Triunfel (former Springfield-Escogido) entered late in the game at third base.
Julio Rodriguez (Springfield-Escogido) started at catcher and batted eighth.  0-for-4 with one strikeout.

Edmundo Sosa (St. Louis-Cibaenas) started at shortstop and batted second.  1-for-4 with one run, one strikeout, and assisted in one double play.
John Nogowski (Memphis-Cibaenas) started at first base and batted third.  1-for-4 at the plate.
Francisco Pena (former St. Louis-Cibaenas) started at catcher and batted eighth.  2-for-4 with one strikeout and assisted in one double play.

Escogido beat Cibaenas 4-2
LIDOM Official Site Post Game

Notes:
Johan Mieses (Springfield-Azucareos) was removed and Magneuris Sierra (former St. Louis-Azucareros) was added to the roster: Azucareros Official Twitter

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


Venezuelan League (November 5, 2019):

Notes:
Vicente Campos (former MiLB signing-Lara) reported to Lara camp: Lara Official Twitter

Geddy Guerra (former VSL-Margarita) reported to Margarita camp: Margarita Official Twitter


Nicaraguan League (November 15, 2019):

Notes:
Everth Cabrera (Yucatan-Rivas) reported to Rivas camp and Boer will continue negotiations with Fidencio Flores (former GCL-Boer): La Prensa

Tuesday, October 22, 2019

Cardinals Winter League Notebook 10-22-19: Kramer Robertson Doubles & Walks Twice; Conner Capel Singles & Walks; Xavier Scruggs Joins LMP

Arizona Fall League:

Kramer Robertson (Springfield-Glendale) started at second base and batted second.  1-for-3 with one double, two runs, and two walks.
Elehuris Montero (Springfield-Glendale) started at third base and batted sixth.  0-for-4 with one run, one walk, and one strikeout.
Conner Capel (Springfield-Glendale) started in left field and batted seventh.  1-for-4 with two runs, one walk, one stolen base, and one strikeout.

Salt River beat Glendale 11-7
MLB Official Site Post Game

No Games Scheduled For Tuesday


Mexican Pacific League:

Stats:
Iker Franco (former Springfield-Obregon) has played in three games going 2-for-3 (.667) with two total bases, one strikeout, .667 OBP, .667 SLG, and 1.333 OPS.
Irving Lopez (Springfield-Hermosillo) has played in seven games going 7-for-20 (.350) with two doubles, two RBIs, nine total bases, three runs, four walks, two stolen bases, two strikeouts, .458 OBP, .450 SLG, and .908 OPS.
Carlos Soto (Peoria-Mochis) has played in six games going 2-for-19 (.105) with one double, one RBI, three total bases, one run, one walk, ten strikeouts, .190 OBP, .158 SLG, and .348 OPS.
Alexis Wilson (Peoria-Culiacan) has played in two games going 0-for-4 (.000).

Fernando Salas (former St. Louis-Hermosillo) has made four relief appearances posting a 0-0 record, 0.00 ERA, 0.82 WHIP, and three holds.  He's allowed three hits, no runs, and struck three out over 3.2 innings.
Hector Soto (Johnson City-Mochis) has made one relief appearance posting a 0-0 record, 0.00 ERA, and 3.00 WHIP.  He's allowed no hits or runs, one walk, and struck one out over 0.1 innings.
Jesus Cruz (Memphis-Jalisco) has made three relief appearances posting a 0-0 record, 4.50 ERA, 1.00 WHIP, and one hold.  He's allowed one hit, two earned runs, three walks, hit one batter, and struck four out over four innings.
Trevor Megill (former 2014 draft selection-Mexicali) has made four relief appearances posting a 0-1 record, 6.23 ERA, and 2.08 WHIP.  He's allowed six hits, three earned runs, three walks, and struck eight out over 4.1 innings.
Hector Villalobos (State College-Mochis) has made one relief appearance posting a 0-0 record, 6.75 ERA, and 0.75 WHIP.  He's allowed one hit, one earned run, one home run, and struck three out over 1.1 innings.
Jose Calero (former GCL-Jalisco) has made one start posting a 0-1 record, *.** ERA, and *.** WHIP.  He's allowed three hits, five earned runs, one home run, and two walks over 0.0 innings.

Notes:
Xavier Scruggs (former St. Louis-Mexicali) has joined the Mexicali team: Mexicali Official Twitter

Tuesday's Games:
Mexicali (4-4) visits Jalisco (3-5) @ 7:15 PM CT
Mazatlan (3-5) visits Mochis (5-3) @ 7:30 PM MT
Guasave (2-6) visits Obregon (4-4) @ 9:10 PM CT
Monterrey (4-4) visits Navojoa (3-4) @ 7:30 PM MT
Culiacan (6-2) visits Hermosillo (5-2) @ 7:30 PM MT


Dominican League:

Stats:
Edmundo Sosa (St. Louis-Cibaenas) has played in eight games going 11-for-33 (.333) with one double, one home run, five RBIs, 15 total bases, four runs, one walk, eight strikeouts, .361 OBP, .455 SLG, and .816 OPS.
Eliezer Alvarez (former Springfield-Escogido) has played in four games going 3-for-9 (.333) with two RBIs, three total bases, one run, one walk, two strikeouts, .400 OBP, .333 SLG, and .733 OPS.
Alberto Triunfel (former Springfield-Escogido) has played in eight games going 2-for-6 (.333) with one double, three total bases, one run, three strikeouts, .333 OBP, .500 SLG, and .833 OPS.
Alberto Rosario (former St. Louis-Estrellas) has played in two games going 2-for-6 (.333) with one RBI, two total bases, one strikeout, .333 OBP, .333 SLG, and .667 OPS.
John Nogowski (Memphis-Cibaenas) has played in seven games going 6-for-25 (.240) with one double, one home run, five RBIs, ten total bases, two runs, five walks, three strikeouts, .367 OBP, .400 SLG, and .767 OPS.
Francisco Pena (former St. Louis-Cibaenas) has played in five games going 3-for-13 (.231) with one RBI, three total bases, one walk, one strikeout, .333 OBP, .231 SLG, and .564 OPS.
Julio Rodriguez (Springfield-Escogido) has played in six games going 3-for-18 (.167) with two RBIs, three total bases, one run, one walk, five strikeouts, .211 OBP, .167 SLG, and .377 OPS.
Rainel Rosario (former Springfield-Cibaenas) has played in three games going 1-for-8 (.125) with one total base, one run, one stolen base, two strikeouts, .125 OBP, .125 SLG, and .250 OPS.
Johan Mieses (Springfield-Azucareros) has played in one game going 0-for-3 (.000) with one strikeout.
Yefri Perez (former MiLB signing-Cibaenas) has played in five games going 0-for-2 (.000) with two stolen bases, two strikeouts, and one caught stealing.
Eugenio Velez (former Memphis-Cibaenas) has played in two games going 0-for-1 (.000) with one walk, one strikeout, .500 OBP, .000 SLS, and .500 OPS.

Hunter Cervenka (former Memphis-Cibaenas) has made five relief appearances posting a 0-0 record, 0.00 ERA, 1.36 WHIP, and one hold.  He's allowed three hits, no runs, two walks, and struck two out over 3.2 innings.
Merandy Gonzalez (Springfield-Azucareros) has made one relief appearance posting a 0-0 record, 0.00 ERA, and 2.00 WHIP.  He's allowed one hit, no runs, one walk, and struck one out over one inning.
Yeison Medina (former Springfield-Estrellas) has made two relief appearances posting a 0-0 record, 0.00 ERA, 0.00 WHIP, and one hold.  He's allowed no hits or runs, and struck one out over 0.2 innings.
Evan MacLane (former St. Louis-Estrellas) has made two starts posting a 1-0 record, 1.74 ERA, and 0.58 WHIP.  He's allowed six hits, two earned runs, one home run, hit one batter, and struck eight out over 10.1 innings.
Raul Valdes (former St. Louis-Azucareros) has made two starts posting a 0-1 record, 6.48 ERA, and 1.44 WHIP.  He's allowed eight hits, seven runs (six earned), four walks, and struck eight out over 8.1 innings.

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


Premier 12 (November 2, 2019):

Notes:
Alejandro Mejia (former DSL-Azucareros) will join the Dominican Republic team: Listin Diario


Venezuelan League (November 5, 2019):

Notes:
Gerwuins Velazco (former Springfield-Caracas) reported to Caracas camp: El Emergente

Monday, October 21, 2019

Cardinals Winter League Notebook 10-21-2019: Conner Capel Hits Two Solo Home Runs; Eliezer Alvarez Singles, Walks, & Drives In Two Runs; Ivan Maldonado Allows Two Runs Over Nine-Inning Complete Game Win

Cuban League:

Notes:
Pavel Quesada (Cienfuegos) won the Home Run Derby before the 2019 All-Star Game: Diario de Cuba


Puerto Rican Double-A League Championship:

Ivan Maldonado (former MiLB tryout-Maunabo) started and pitched nine innings.  He allowed nine hits, two earned runs, and three walks for the winning decision.

Maunabo beat Juncos 7-2
Primera Hora Post Game


Arizona Fall League:

Ivan Herrera (Palm Beach-Glendale) started at catcher and batted sixth.  1-for-4 at the plate.
Conner Capel (Springfield-Glendale) started in right field and batted seventh.  2-for-4 with two home runs, two RBIs, two runs, and one fielding error.

Glendale beat Scottsdale 7-2

Monday's Games:
Mesa (12-13) visits Surprise (16-9) @ 12:30 PM MST
Peoria (12-13) visits Scottsdale (12-13) @ 6:30 PM MST
Salt River (15-10) visits Glendale (11-14) @ 6:30 PM MST


Mexican Pacific League:

Carlos Soto (Peoria-Mochis) started at catcher and batted eighth.  0-for-2 with one walk and one strikeout.

Guasave beat Mochis 4-1
LMP Official Site Post Game

Niko Vasquez (former Springfield-Monterrey) started at shortstop and batted seventh.  0-for-5 with two strikeouts and one fielding error.
Chris Ellis (Memphis-Monterrey) entered in the seventh and pitched one inning.  He allowed one hit, no runs, one walk, and struck one out for the hold (4).  (p-s:19-10)(g/f:1-1)

Monterrey beat Culiacan 4-2
LMP Official Site Post Game

Irving Lopez (Springfield-Hermosillo) started at second base and batted ninth.  1-for-2 with one double, one walk, one strikeout, and one fielding error.
Fernando Salas (former St. Louis-Hermosillo) entered in the eighth and pitched to three batters.  He allowed one hit and no runs for the hold (3).  (p-s:10-7)(g/f:1-1)

Hermosillo beat Obregon 1-0
LMP Official Site Post Game

Monday's Game:
Monterrey (4-3) visits Culiacan (5-2) @ 7:35 PM MT


Dominican League:

Alberto Rosario (former St. Louis-Estrellas) started at catcher and batted ninth.  1-for-3 with one RBI and allowed one stolen base.

Cibao beat Estrellas 8-5
LIDOM Official Site Post Game

Edmundo Sosa (St. Louis-Cibaenas) started at shortstop and batted second.  1-for-3 with one walk and assisted in one double play.
John Nogowski (Memphis-Cibaenas) started at first base and batted third.  0-for-4 and assisted in one double play.
Hunter Cervenka (former Memphis-Cibaenas) entered in the fourth and pitched to one batter.  He allowed one hit and no runs.  (ir-s:2-1)

Licey beat Cibaenas 3-0
LIDOM Official Site Post Game

Alberto Triunfel (former Springfield-Escogido) entered late in the game at third base and batted third.  0-for-1 with one run.
Eliezer Alvarez (former Springfield-Escogido) started in right field and moved to left, batting seventh.  1-for-4 with two two-out RBIs, one walk, and two strikeouts.
Julio Rodriguez (Springfield-Escogido) entered late in the game at catcher and batted eighth.  0-for-3 with one strikeout.

Azucareros beat Escogido 7-6 in 10 innings
LIDOM Official Site Post Game

No Games Scheduled For Monday


Venezuelan League (November 5, 2019):

Notes:
Nestor Molina (former MiLB signing-Lara) reported to first day of Lara camp: LVBP Official Site

LVBP is making a case to get the ban lifted on MLB players: Lider

Sunday, October 20, 2019

Cardinals Winter League Notebook 10-20-19: Elehuris Montero Doubles & Drives In One Run; Kodi Whitley Strikes Out Three Over Two Scoreless Innings For The Save; Francisco Pena Singles Twice & Knocks In One Run

Nippon Professional Baseball:

Notes:
Chihiro Kaneko (Nippon Ham) will not use free agency rights and remain with Nippon Ham: NPB On Reddit Twitter


Arizona Fall League:

Elehuris Montero (Springfield-Glendale) started at third base and batted sixth.  1-for-4 with one double, one RBI, and one strikeout.
Roel Ramirez (Memphis-Glendale) started and pitched two innings.  He allowed four hits, two runs (one earned), one walk, and struck two out.  (p-s:45-31)(g/f:3-1)
Kodi Whitley (Memphis-Glendale) entered in the eighth and pitched two innings.  He allowed no hits or runs, and struck three out for the save (3).  (p-s:25-18)(g/f:1-2)

Glendale beat Scottsdale 5-2

Sunday's Games:
Scottsdale (12-12) visits Glendale (10-14) @ 12:30 PM MST
Mesa (11-13) visits Peoria (12-12) @ 6:30 PM MST
Surprise (16-8) visits Salt River (14-10) @ 6:30 PM MST


Mexican Pacific League:

Hector Villalobos (State College-Mochis) entered in the sixth and pitched 1.1 innings.  He allowed one hit, one earned run, one home run, and struck three out.  (p-s:28-19)(g/f:0-1)(ir-s:1-0)

Mochis beat Guasave 11-2
LMP Official Site Post Game

Niko Vasquez (former Springfield-Monterrey) started at shortstop and batted seventh.  0-for-1 with two walks, one caught stealing, and assisted in one double play.

Culiacan beat Monterrey 3-0
LMP Official Site Post Game

Trevor Megill (former 2014 draft selection-Mexicali) entered in the ninth and pitched to seven batters.  He allowed four hits, three earned runs, and two walks for the losing decision (0-1).  (p-s:30-17)(g/f:1-0)

Navojoa beat Mexcali 4-1
LMP Official Site Post Game

Irving Lopez (Springfield-Hermosillo) started at second base and batted eighth.  0-for-3 with one walk.

Obregon beat Hermosillo 6-4
LMP Official Site Post Game

Sunday's Games:
Mochis (5-2) visits Guasave (1-6) @ 5:00 PM MT
Navojoa (3-3) visits Mexicali (3-4) @ 4:00 PM PT
Monterrey (3-3) visits Culiacan (5-1) @ 5:05 PM MT
Jalisco (3-4) visits Mazatlan (2-5) @ 6:00 PM MT
Obregon (4-3) visits Hermosillo (4-2) @ 5:00 PM MT


Dominican League:

Julio Rodriguez (Springfield-Escogido) entered late in the game at catcher and batted leadoff.  0-for-1 at the plate.
Alberto Triunfel (former Springfield-Escogido) entered late in the game at third base and batted sixth.  1-for-1 at the plate.
Eliezer Alvarez (former Springfield-Escogido) started in left field and batted seventh.  1-for-2 with one run.

Escogido beart Azucareros 8-4
LIDOM Official Site Post Game

Edmundo Sosa (St. Louis-Cibaenas) started at shortstop and batted second.  1-for-5 with one strikeout and assisted in one double play.
John Nogowski (Memphis-Cibaenas) started at first base and batted third.  0-for-5 with one strikeout and assisted in one double play.
Eugenio Velez (former Memphis-Cibaenas) entered late in the game as a pinch hitter and batted seventh.  One intentional walk at the plate.
Yefri Perez (former MiLB signing-Cibaenas) entered late in the game at second base.
Francisco Pena (former St. Louis-Cibaenas) started at catcher and batted eighth.  2-for-3 with one two-out RBI and one hit by pitch.
Rainel Rosario (former Springfield-Cibaenas) entered late in the game in right field and batted ninth.  0-for-1 with one ground into double play.
Hunter Cervenka (former Memphis-Cibaenas) entered in the sixth and pitched one inning.  He allowed one hit and no runs for the hold (1).  (g/f:2-0)(ir-s:1-1)

Licey beat Cibaenas 7-2 in 10 innings
LIDOM Official Site Post Game

Sunday's Games:
Estrellas (2-5) visits Cibao (4-3) @ 4:00 PM AST
Cibaenas (4-3) visits Licey (3-4) @ 5:00 PM AST
Escogido (7-0) visits Azucareros (1-6) @ 5:00 PM AST

Saturday, October 19, 2019

Cardinals Winter League Notebook 10-19-19: John Nogowski Walks & Hits A Three-Run Homer; Yeison Medina Strikes Out One Batter & Holds Three Inherited Runners On Base For The Hold; Iker Franco Singles Twice

Puerto Rican Double-A League:

Notes:
Humacao named Juan Gonzalez (former MiLB signing) their manager for the 2020 season: El Nuevo Dia


Arizona Fall League:

Elehuris Montero (Springfield-Glendale) started as designated hitter and batted fifth.  0-for-4 with two strikeouts.
Ivan Herrera (Palm Beach-Glendale) started at catcher and batted sixth.  0-for-2 with one run, one walk, and one hit by pitch.
Conner Capel (Springfield-Glendale) started in left field and batted seventh.  1-for-4 with one strikeout.
Kramer Robertson (Springfield-Glendale) started at second base and batted eighth.  1-for-3 at the plate.
Seth Elledge (Memphis-Glendale) entered in the eighth and pitched one inning.  He allowed two hits, three earned runs, two walks, and threw two wild pitches for the blown save (1) and losing decision (0-1).  (p-s:27-12)(g/f:0-1)

Surprise beat Glendale 3-1

Saturday's Games:
Peoria (12-11) visits Mesa (10-13) @ 12:30 PM MST
Glendale (9-14) visits Scottsdale (12-11) @ 6:30 PM MST
Salt River (13-10) visits Surprise (16-7) @ 6:30 PM MST


Mexican Pacific League:

Carlos Soto (Peoria-Mochis) started as designated hitter and batted eighth.  0-for-2 with two strikeouts.

Mochis beat Guasave 2-0
LMP Official Site Post Game

Iker Franco (former Springfield-Obregon) entered late in the game at catcher and batted eighth.  2-for-3 with one strikeout.

Irving Lopez (Springfield-Hermosillo) started at second base and batted ninth.  1-for-3 and assisted in one double play.

Hermosillo beat Obregon 5-4
LMP Official Site Post Game

Saturday's Games:
Mochis (4-2) visits Guasave (1-5) @ 6:00 PM MT
Jalisco (3-3) visits Mazatlan (1-5) @ 6:00 PM MT
Monterrey (3-2) visits Culiacan (4-1) @ 6:05 PM MT
Navojoa (2-3) visits Mexicali (3-3) @ 6:00 PM PT
Obregon (3-3) visits Hermosillo (4-1) @ 6:00 PM MT


Dominican League:

Alberto Triunfel (former Springfield-Escogido) entered late in the game at third base.
Julio Rordiguez (Springfield-Escogido) started at catcher and batted eighth.  0-for-2 with one run, one walk, two strikeouts, and threw out one of two base runners.

Escogido beat Licey 3-1
LIDOM Official Site Post Game

Yeison Medina (former Springfield-Estrellas) entered in the fifth and pitched to one batter.  He allowed no hits or runs, and struck one out for the hold (1).  (ir-s:3-0)

Azucareros beat Estrellas 6-3
LIDOM Official Site Post Game

Edmundo Sosa (St. Louis-Cibaenas) started at shortstop and batted second.  1-for-4 with one run and one strikeout.
John Nogowski (Memphis-Cibaenas) started at first base and batted fourth.  1-for-3 with one home run, three two-out RBIs, one run, and one walk.
Rainel Rosario (former Springfield-Cibaenas) started in right field and batted eighth.  1-for-3 with one run and one stolen base.
Eugenio Velez (former Memphis-Cibaenas) entered late in the game as a pinch hitter and batted eighth.  0-for-1 with one strikeout.
Francisco Pena (former St. Louis-Cibaenas) started at catcher and batted ninth.  1-for-3, threw out one of two base runners, and picked one runner off.
Yefri Perez (former MiLB signing-Cibaenas) entered late in the game as a pinch runner and was caught stealing.

Cibao beat Cibaenas 6-4
Bengaleses Post Game

Saturday's Games:
Azucareros (1-5) visits Escogido (6-0) @ 4:00 PM AST
Licey (2-4) visits Cibaenas (4-2) @ 7:00 PM AST
Cibaenas (4-2) visits Estrellas (1-5) @ 7:30 PM AST


Venezuelan League (November 5, 2019):

Notes:
Harold Arauz (former Memphis) has signed on to pitch for Aragua: El Emergente

Friday, October 18, 2019

Cardinals Winter League Notebook 10-18-19: Edmundo Sosa Singles, Walks, Homers, & Drives In Three Runs; Hunter Cervenka Strikes Out Two Over One & A Third Scoreless Innings; Raul Valdes Strikes Out Five & Allows Two Runs Over Five Innings

Arizona Fall League:

Friday's Games:
Peoria (11-11) visits Salt River (13-9) @ 12:30 PM MST
Glendale (9-13) visits Surprise (15-7) @ 6:30 PM MST
Scottsdale (11-11) visits Mesa (10-12) @ 6:30 PM MST


Mexican Pacific League:

Niko Vasquez (former Springfield-Monterrey) started at shortstop and batted sixth.  0-for-4 with one strikeout.

Mexicali beat Monterrey 5-4
LMP Official Site Post Game

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

Carlos Soto (Peoria-Mochis) started as designated hitter and batted eighth.  0-for-3 with one run and one strikeout.

Mochis beat Hermosillo 5-4
LMP Official Site Post Game

Alexis Wilson (Peoria-Culiacan) started at catcher and batted eighth.  0-for-3 and threw out one base runner.

Obregon beat Culiacan 8-6
LMP Official Site Post Game

Friday's Games:
Mochis (3-2) visits Guasave (1-4) @ 7:30 PM MT
Monterrey (3-2) visits Culiacan (4-1) @ 7:35 PM MT
Jalisco (2-3) visits Mazatlan (1-4) @ 8:00 PM MT
Navojoa (2-2) visits Mexicali (2-3) @ 7:30 PM PT
Obregon (3-2) visits Hermosillo (3-1) @ 7:30 PM MT


Dominican League:

Raul Valdes (former St. Louis-Azucareros) started and pitched five innings.  He allowed four hits, two earned runs, two walks, and struck five out.  (p-s:80-46)(g/f:2-5)

Licey beat Azucareros 3-2
LIDOM Official Site Post Game

Edmundo Sosa (St. Louis-Cibaenas) started at shortstop and batted second.  2-for-4 with one home run, three RBIs, one walk, one sac fly, and one strikeout.
John Nogowski (Memphis-Cibaenas) started at first base and batted fifth.  2-for-5 with one strikeout and assisted in one double play.
Francisco Pena (former St. Louis-Cibaenas) entered late in the game at catcher and batted seventh.  One sacrifice at the plate.
Yefri Perez (former MiLB signing-Cibaenas) entered late in the game in left field and batted eighth.  0-for-1 with one stolen base and one strikeout.
Hunter Cervenka (former Memphis-Cibaenas) entered in the ninth and pitched 1.1 innings.  He allowed one hit, no runs, one walk, and struck two out.  (g/f:2-0)

Evan MacLane (former St. Louis-Estrellas) started and pitched 5.1 innings.  He allowed four hits, two earned runs, one home run, and struck three out.  (g/f:4-3)

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

Alberto Triunfel (former Springfield-Escogido) started at shortstop and batted ninth.  1-for-4 with one double, one strikeout, and assisted in one double play.

Escogido beat Cibao 5-0
LIDOM Official Site Post Game

Notes:
Wadye Ynfante (Peoria-Escogido) doubled and Audry Perez (former St. Louis-Escogido) singled twice, Jayson Aquino (former waiver claim-Licey) threw one inning as Licey beat Escogido 5-3 in Parallel League: Licey Official Site

Friday's Games:
Licey (2-3) visits Escogido (5-0) @ 7:15 PM AST
Estrellas (1-4) visits Azucareros (0-5) @ 7:30 PM AST
Cibao (3-2) visits Cibaenas (4-1) @ 7:30 PM AST


Venezuelan League (November 5, 2019):

Notes:
Pete Rose played for Caracas in 1964: Lider

Sparky Anderson (former Modesto MGR) managed Magallanes in 1964: Lider

Thursday, October 17, 2019

Cardinals Winter League Notebook 10-17-19: Irving Lopez Singles Twice, Doubles, & Drives In One Run; Conner Capel Singles, Doubles, Walks, & Knocks In One Run; Chris Ellis Strikes Out One Over One Hitless/Scoreless Inning For The Hold

Korean Baseball Organization Playoffs:

Jamie Romak (former Memphis-SK) started at first base and batted second.  2-for-5 at the plate.

Kiwoom beat SK 10-1


Arizona Fall League:

Conner Capel (Springfield-Glendale) started in left field and batted seventh.  2-for-3 with one double, one RBI, one run, and one walk.

Glendale beat Surprise 8-4

No Games Scheduled For Thursday


Mexican Pacific League:

Jesus Cruz (Memphis-Jalisco) entered in the sixth and pitched one inning.  He allowed no hits, two earned runs, two walks, and hit one batter for the blown save (1).  (p-s:23-12)(g/f:0-2)

Guasave beat Jalisco 6-5
LMP Official Site Post Game

Niko Vasquez (former Springfield-Monterrey) started at shortstop and batted seventh.  1-for-2 with two walks and assisted in one double play.
Chris Ellis (Memphis-Monterrey) entered in the eighth and pitcherd one inning.  He allowed no hits or runs, and struck one out for the hold (3).  (p-s:15-10)(g/f:1-0)

Monterrey beat Mexicali 2-0
LMP Official Site Post Game

Irving Lopez (Springfield-Hermosillo) started at second base and batted ninth.  3-for-4 with one double, one two-out RBI, two runs, two stolen base, one strikeout, and assisted in one double play.
Fernando Salas (former St. Louis-Hermosillo) entered in the eighth and pitched one inning.  He allowed one hit, no runs, and struck one out for the hold (2).  (p-s:10-8)(g/f:0-1)

Carlos Soto (Peoria-Mochis) started as designated hitter and batted eighth.  1-for-4 with one double and two strikeouts.
Hector Soto (Johnson City-Mochis) entered in the ninth and pitched to two batters.  He allowerd no hits or runs, one walk, and struck one out.  (p-s:8-3)

Hermosillo beat Mochis 5-2
LMP Official Site Post Game

Iker Franco (former Springfield-Obregon) entered late in the game at catcher and allowed one stolen base.

Culiacan beat Obregon 6-3
LMP Official Site Post Game

Thursday's Games:
Guasave (1-3) visits Jalisco (1-3) @ 7:15 PM CT
Mexicali (1-3) visits Monterrey (3-1) @ 7:30 PM CT
Hermosillo (3-0) visits Mochis (2-2) @ 7:30 PM MT
Culicacn (4-0) visits Obregon (2-2) @ 9:10 PM CT
Mazatlan (1-3) visits Navojoa (1-2) @ 7:30 PM MT


Dominican League:

Notes:
Winston Nicacio (former Palm Beach-Licey) started and Audry Perez (former St. Louis-Escogido) went 1-for-4 as Escogido beat Licey 3-1 in Parallel League: Licey Official Site

Thursday's Games:
Azucareros (0-4) visit Licey (1-3) @ 7:15 PM AST
Cibaenas (3-1) visits Estrellas (1-3) @ 7:30 PM AST
Escogido (4-0) visits Cibao (3-1) @ 7:30 PM AST


Premier 12 (November 2, 2019):

Notes:
Joe Girardi (former St. Louis) stepped down as manager for USA: Japan Times