Friday, January 31, 2020

Cardinals Winter League Notebook 1-31-2020: Efren Navarro Hits A Two-Run Homer; Jeremy Hazelbaker Singles Twice & Drives In One Run; Edmundo Sosa & Kim Kwang-Hyun Updates

Mexican Pacific League Championship:

Efren Navarro (former Memphis-Culiacan) started in left field and batted sixth.  1-for-4 with one home run, two two-out RBIs, and one run.

Culiacan beat Mazatlan 11-0
LMP Official Site Post Game
Culiacan won the series four games to three


Australian Baseball League Playoffs:

Mikey Reynolds (former Springfield-Adelaide) started at shortstop and batted second.  0-for-5 with one strikeout.
Jeremy Hazaelbaker (former St. Louis-Adelaide) started in left field and batted third.  2-for-3 with one RBI, two runs, and one strikeout.

Canberra beat Adelaide 7-6 in 10 innings

Saturday's Games:
Melbourne (1-0) visits Auckland (0-1)
Canberra (1-0) visits Adelaide (0-1)


Nicaraguan League:

Notes:
Edgard Montiel (former DSL-Boer) was named team captain: La Prensa

Friday's Games (all @ 6:00 PM):
Nueva Segovia (0-0) visits Jinotega (0-0)
Boer (0-0) visits Matagalpa (0-0)
Madriz (0-0) visits Esteli (0-0)
Chontales (0-0) visits Dantos (0-0)
Zelaya Central (0-0) visits Rio San Juan (0-0)
Boaco (0-0) visits Costa Caribe (0-0)
Leon (0-0) visits Chinandega (0-0)
Masaya (0-0) visits Granada (0-0)
Rivas (0-0) visits Carazo (0-0)


Caribbean Series (February 1, 2020):

Notes:
Efren Navarro (former Memphis-Culiacan) is not attending the Caribbean Series: AlBat

Hiram Bithorn Stadium has been reconditioned: El Vocero

Edmundo Sosa (St. Louis-Metro) was given permission to play for Chiriqui in the series: Extra Innings UK Twitter


MLB Spring Training:

Notes:
Kim Kwang-Hyun (St. Louis signing) talks about his mindset heading into his first MLB spring training: Korea Joongang Daily


Korean Baseball Organization:

Notes:
Odrisamer Despaigne (KT) is aiming to be a 20-game winning pitcher: Pelota Cubana Blog

Thursday, January 30, 2020

Cardinals Winter League Notebook 1-30-2020: Efren Navarro Singles, Doubles, & Drives In Two Runs; Shane Robinson Doubles & Walks; Fidencio Flores Aims For Repeat & 20 Wins

Mexican Pacific League Championship:

Efren Navarro (former Memphis-Culiacan) started in left field and batted fifth.  2-for-4 with one double, two RBIs, one strikeout, and one outfield assist.

Mazatlan beat Culiacan 6-2
LMP Official Site Post Game

Thursday's Game:
Mazatlan (3-3) visits Culiacan (3-3) @ 7:35 PM MT


Australian Baseball League Playoffs:

Shane Robinson (former St. Louis-Melbourne) started in centerfield and batted second.  1-for-4 with one double and one walk.

Melbourne beat Auckland 5-4

Friday's Game:
Adelaide (0-0) visits Canberra (0-0)


Nicaraguan League (January 31, 2020):

Notes:
Fidencio Flores (former GCL-Leon) wants to defend the title and also win 20 games: La Prensa


Caribbean Series (February 1, 2020):

Notes:
Nestor Molina (former MiLB signing-Lara), Vicente Campos (former MiLB signing-Lara), and Williams Perez (Springfield free agent-Lara) could not secure visas.  Pedro Rodriguez (former MiLB signing-Lara) and Cesar Valera (former Palm Beach-Caribes) are listed on the roster: Lider and Lider

Caracas of the LVBP is up fof sale: Lider

Raul Valdes (former St. Louis-Azucareros) will be in the rotation for Azucareros: LIDOM Official Site

Lino Rivera (former Arkansas-Azucareros MGR) is working to become a citizen of the Dominican Republic: Listin Diario


Korean Baseball Organization:

Notes:
Kim Jae-Hwan (Doosan) is focused on the 2020 season and still dreams of playing in the MLB: Yonhap News Agency

Wednesday, January 29, 2020

Cardinals Winter League Notebook 1-29-2020: Lino Rivera Helps Lead Azucareros To LIDOM Championship

Mexican Pacific League Championship:

Wednesday's Game:
Mazatlan (2-3) visits Mochis (3-2) @ 7:35 PM MT


Dominican League:

Donovan Solano (former Memphis-Licey) started at third base and batted sixth.  0-for-4 with one strikeout.

Azucareros beat Licey 7-1
LIDOM Official Site Post Game

Notes:
Lino Rivera (former Arkansas-Azucareros MGR) dedicated the championship win to his father: El Caribe



Australian Baseball League Playoffs:

Thursday's Game:
Auckland (0-0) visits Melbourne (0-0)

Tuesday, January 28, 2020

Cardinals Winter League Notebook 1-28-2020: Raul Valdes Strikes Out Three Over Five & A Third Scoreless Innings; Pete Kozma Singles, Walks Twice, & Hits A Solo Home Run; Gabriel Lino Hits A Solo Home Run

Mexican Pacific League Championship:

Efren Navarro (former Memphis-Culiacan) started in left field and batted fifth.  0-for-3 at the plate.
Mateo Gil (Johnson City-Culiacan) entered late in the game as a pinch runner and scored one run.
Alexis Wilson (Peoria-Culiacan) entered late in the game at catcher.

Culiacan beat Mazatlan 3-2 in 10 innings
LMP Official Site Post Game

No Game Scheduled For Tuesday


Dominican League Championship:

Donovan Solano (former Memphis-Licey) started at third base and batted seventh.  0-for-3 at the plate.

Raul Valdes (former St. Louis-Azucareros) started and pitched 5.1 innings.  He allowed four hits, no runs, two walks, and struck three out.  (g/f:6-2)

Azucareros beat Licey 8-0
LIDOM Official Site Post Game
Azucareros won the championship four games to three


Venezuelan League Championship:

Cesar Valera (former Springfield-Caribes) started at shortstop and batted seventh.  0-for-3, one throwing error, one fielding error, and assisted in one double play.
Gabriel Lino (former Memphis-Caribes) started at catcher and batted ninth.  1-for-4 with one home run, one two-out RBI, one run, and one strikeout.
Liarvis Breto (MiLB signing-Caribes) entered in the sixth and pitched to two batters.  He allowed no hits or runs, one walk, and one throwing error.  (p-s:8-4)(g/f:1-0)
Jorge Rondon (former St. Louis-Caribes) entered in the sixth and pitched to one batter.  He allowed no hits or runs for the hold (1).  (p-s:2-1)(g/f:1-0)(ir-s:2-0)

Williams Perez (Springfield free agent-Lara) started and pitched 5.2 innings.  He allowed eight hits, two earned runs, two home runs, one walk, threw one wild pitch, and struck five out.  (p-s:102-66)(g/f:8-3)
Vicente Campos (former MiLB signing-Lara) entered in the seventh and pitched one inning.  He allowed no hits or runs.  (p-s:16-10)(g/f:1-2)

Lara beat Caribes 4-2
LVBP Official Site Post Game
Lara won the championship four games to three


Australian Baseball League:

Pete Kozma (former St. Louis-Perth) started at shortstop and batted seventh.  2-for-2 with one home run, one RBI, one run, and two walks.

Canberra beat Perth 5-4

No Games scheduled For Wednesday


Caribbean Series (February 1, 2020):

Notes:
Hector Hernandez (former Palm Beach-Santurce) is scheduled to start Tuesday: Primera Hora

Monday, January 27, 2020

Cardinals Winter League Noterbook 1-27-2020: Shane Robinson Hits .317 With One Home Run & Five RBIs In 15 ABL Games; Evan MacLane Strikes Out Two & Allows One Run Over Four & A Third Innings; Vicente Campos Strikes Out Two Of Three Batters Faced For The Hold

Mexican Pacific League Championship:

Efren Navarro (former Memphis-Culiacan) started in left field and batted sixth.  0-for-3 at the plate.

Mazatlan beat Culiacan 3-0
LMP Official Site Post Game

Monday's Game:
Culiacan (2-2) visits Mazatlan (2-2) @ 8:00 PM MT


Dominican League Championship:

Donovan Solano (former Memphis-Licey) started at third base and batted seventh.  1-for-4 with one strikeout.
Evan MacLane (former St. Louis-Licey) started and pitched 4.1 innings.  He allowed five hits, one earned run, one home run, one walk, and struck two out.  (g/f:5-2)

Licey beat Azucareros 5-1
LIDOM Official Site Post Game

Monday's Finale:
Licey (3-3) visits Azucareros (3-3) @ 7:30 PM AST


Venezuelan League Championship:

Cesar Valera (former Palm Beach-Caribes) started at second base and moved to shortstop, batting second.  1-for-5 with one run, one strikeout, and assisted in one double play.
Gabriel Lino (former Memphis-Caribes) started at catcher and batted ninth.  0-for-3 with one RBI, one sac fly, and one strikeout.
Liarvis Breto (MiLB signing-Caribes) entered in the sixth and pitched to four batters.  He allowed two hits, two earned runs, and struck one out.  (p-s:13-8)(g/f:1-0)

Vicente Campos (former MiLB signing-Lara) entered in the seventh and pitched one inning.  He allowed no hits or runs, and struck two out for the hold (2).  (p-s:14-11)(g/f:1-0)
Pedro Rodriguez (former MiLB signing-Lara) entered in the ninth and pitched to three batters.  He allowed two hits, two runs (one earned), and one home run.  (p-s:20-12)

Lara beat Caribes 6-5 in 10 innings
LVBP Official Site Post Game

Notes:
Arizona pulled Ildemaro Vargas (former Springfield-Lara) from further play: LVBP Official Site

Monday's Game:
Caribes (3-3) visits Lara (3-3) @ 6:00 PM VET


Australian Baseball League:

Final Regular Season Stats:
Shane Robinson (former St. Louis-Melbourne) played in 15 games going 19-for-60 (.317) with one double, one home run, five RBIs, 23 total bases, 13 runs, five walks, two stolen bases, four strikeouts, .369 OBP, .383 SLG, and .753 OPS.
Jeremy Martinez (former Memphis-Brisbane) played in 33 games going 30-for-97 (.309) with five doubles, six home runs, 16 RBIs, 53 total bases, 19 runs, 20 walks, 11 strikeouts, .433 OBP, .546 SLG, and .980 OPS.
Mikey Reynolds (former Springfield-Adelaide) played in 35 games going 32-for-138 (.232) with five doubles, five RBIs, 37 total bases, 14 runs, 12 walks, ten stolen bases, 21 strikeouts, five caught stealing, .289 OBP, .268 SLG, and .558 OPS.
Pete Kozma (former St. Louis-Perth) played in 40 games going 34-for-152 (.224) with three doubles, three home runs, 19 RBIs, 46 total bases, 19 runs, 11 walks, six stolen bases, 21 strikeouts, three caught stealing, .277 OBP, .303 SLG, and .580 OPS.
Jeremy Hazaelbaker (former St. Louis-Adelaide) played in 12 games going 7-for-41 (.171) with two doubles, three RBIs, nine total bases, ten runs, eight walks, three stolen bases, 11 strikeouts, one caught stealing, .346 OBP, .220 SLG, and .566 OPS.

Dustin Beggs (former 2014 draft selection-Adelaide) made six starts posting a 3-2 record, 4.99 ERA, and 2.05 WHIP.  He allowed 35 hits, 20 runs (17 earned), four home runs, seven walks, hit one batter, and struck 35 out over 30.2 innings.

Tuesday's Game:
Perth (0-0) visit Canberra (0-0)

Sunday, January 26, 2020

Cardinals Winter League Notebook 1-26-2020: Jeremy Hazelbaker & Mikey Reynolds Each Single, Walk, & Drive In One Run; Efren Navarro Collects Two Singles & One Double; Jeremy Martinez Walks Twice

Cuban League:

Notes:
Luis Dannys Morales (Sancti Spiritus) is considered to be one of the top up and coming prospects in Cuba.  He struck out 18 over seven and two-thirds innings in one start: Pelota Cubana Blog

Cuba is expecting to export more players this spring and summer than before: Pelota Cubana Blog

The champion Matanzas will travel to Nicaragua for a four game series since they were not included in the Caribbean Series: Pelota Cubana Blog


Mexican Pacific League Championship:

Efren Navarro (former Memphis-Culiacan) started in left field and batted sixth.  3-for-4 with one double.

Mazatlan beat Culiacan 7-0
LMP Official Site Post Game

Sunday's Game:
Culiacan (2-1) visits Mazatlan (1-2) @ 6:00 PM MT


Dominican League Championship:

Sunday's Game:
Azucareros (3-2) visits Licey (2-3) @ 5:00 PM AST


Venezuelan League Championship:

Notes:
The league is having issues securing visas for players to attend the Caribbean Series: El Emergente

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


Australian Baseball League:

Jeremy Martinez (former Memphis-Brisbane) started at catcher and batted third.  0-for-2 with two walks.

Auckland beat Brisbane 4-3

Mikey Reynolds (former Springfield-Adelaide) started at shortstop and batted second.  1-for-3 with one RBI, one walk, one strikeout, and assisted in two double plays.
Jeremy Hazelbaker (former St. Louis-Adelaide) started as designated hitter and batted third.  1-for-4 with one RBI, one run, one walk, and two stolen bases.

Adelaide beat Goolong-Korea 6-5

Playoffs Begin On Tuesday


Nicaraguan League (January 31, 2020):

Notes:
Edgard Montiel (former DSL-Boer) has a total of 897 career hits in the spring/summer league: La Prensa


World Baseball Classic (March 20, 2020):

Notes:
Fidencio Flores (former GCL-Boer) and Edgard Montiel (former DSL-Boer) are listed on the Nicaraguan roster: La Prensa

Saturday, January 25, 2020

Cardinals Winter League Notebook 1-25-2020: Francisco Pena Awarded Gold Glove In LIDOM; Vicente Campos Strikes Out One Over One & A Third Hitless/Scoreless Innings; Donovan Solano & Gabriel Lino Each Drive In One Run

Cuban League:

Notes:
Frederich Cepeda (Sancti Spiritus) will play for Campeche during 2020 LMB season: Pelota Cubana Blog


Mexican Pacific League Championship:

Saturday's Game:
Culiacan (2-0) visits Mazatlan (0-2) @ 6:00 PM MT


Dominican League Championship:

Donovan Solano (former Memphis-Licey) started at third base and batted seventh.  0-for-4 with one RBI.

Azucareros beat Licey 3-1
LIDOM Official Site Post Game

Notes:
Donovan Solano (former Memphis-Licey) talks about the game from Thursday: Licey Official Site

Francisco Pena (former St. Louis-Cibaenas) won the Gold Glove award for catcher: Cibaenas Official Site

No Game Scheduled For Saturday


Venezuelan League Championship:

Ildemaro Vargas (former Springfield-Lara) started at second base and batted second.  1-for-4 at the plate.
Vicente Campos (former MiLB signing-Lara) entered in the sixth and pitched 1.1 innings.  He allowed no hits or runs, threw one wild pitch, and struck one out.  (p-s:14-10)(g/f:3-0)

Cesar Valera (former Palm Beach-Caribes) started at second base and batted fifth.  0-for-3 with one walk, one strikeout, one fielding error, and assisted in five double plays.
Gabriel Lino (former Memphis-Caribes) started at catcher and batted ninth.  0-for-3 with one RBI and one strikeout.

Caribes beat Lara 3-2
LVBP Official Site Post Game

Notes:
Cesar Valera (former Palm Beach-Caribes) has become a very important versatile player for the team: LVBP Official Site

No Game Scheduled For Saturday


Puerto Rican League:

Notes:
Yadier Molina (St. Louis-Carolina) spoke out against protesters who vandalized during during Friday's marches: Primera Hora and El Vocero

A parade to celebrate the Santurce champions will be held today in San Juan: Primera Hora


Austrailan Baseball League:

Shane Robinson (former St. Louis-Melbourne) started in centerfield and batted second.  1-for-4 with three runs and one walk.

Pete Kozma (former St. Louis-Perth) started at shortstop and batted seventh.  0-for-1 with one walk and assisted in one double play.

Melbourne beat Perth 9-0 in game one of doubleheader

Pete Kozma (former St. Louis-Perth) entered late in the game as a pinch hitter and batted sixth.  0-for-1 at the plate.

Perth beat Melbourne 7-6 in 10 innings in game two of doubleheader

Mikey Reynolds (former Springfield-Adelaide) started at shortstop and batted second.  2-for-4 with one double, one run, one walk, one strikeout, and one caught stealing/pickoff.
Jeremy Hazelbaker (former St. Louis-Adelaide) started in left field and batted third.  0-for-4 with one run, one walk, one stolen base, and one strikeout.

Adeliade beat Geelong-Korea 13-0

Sunday's Games:
Brisbane (18-19) visits Auckland (20-18)
Geelong-Korea (11-28) visits Adelaide (23-12)
Canberra (17-16) visits Sydney (15-23)

Friday, January 24, 2020

Cardinals Winter League Notebook 1-24-2020: Yadier Molina Helps Lead Peacful Protests In Puerto Rico; Nestor Molina Strikes Out Three & Allows One Run Over Six Innings For The Win; Jeremy Martinez Drives In Two Runs

Mexican Pacific League Championship:

Efren Navarro (former Memphis-Hermosillo) started in left field and batted fifth.  1-for-3 with one double.

Culiacan beat Mazatlan 4-3
LMP Official Site Post Game

No Game Scheduled For Friday


Dominican League Championship:

Donovan Solano (former Memphis-Licey) started at third base and batted seventh.  2-for-4 with one run, one strikeout, and assisted in one double play.

Licey beat Azucareros 6-2
LIDOM Official Site Post Game

Notes:
Raul Valdes (former St. Louis-Azucareros) has been dealing with health issues but has been given the green light to start game five: Azucareros Official Site

Friday's Game:
Licey (2-2) visits Azucareros (2-2) @ 7:30 PM AST


Venezuelan League Championship:

Ildemaro Vargas (former Springfield-Lara) started at second base and batted second.  3-for-4 with one double, one two-out RBI, one run, one sacrifice, and assisted in one double play.
Nestor Molina (former MiLB signing-Lara) started and pitched six innings.  He allowed two hits, one earned run, one home run, one walk, and struck three out for the winning decision (1-0).  (p-s:84-48)(g/f:6-5)
Vicente Campos (former MiLB signing-Lara) entered in the seventh and pitched one inning.  He allowed no hits or runs for the hold (1).  (p-s:6-5)(g/f:2-1)
Pedro Rodriguez (former MiLB signing-Lara) entered in the eighth and pitched 1.2 innings.  He allowed one hit, no runs, and struck one out for the save (1).  (p-s:25-15)(g/f:2-0)(ir-s:3-0)

Cesar Valera (former Palm Beach-Caribes) started at second base and batted fifth.  0-for-4 with one ground into double play.
Gabriel Lino (former Memphis-Caribes) started at catcher and batted ninth.  0-for-2 with one walk.
Liarvis Breto (MiLB signing-Caribes) entered in the seventh and pitched to four batters.  He allowed two hits, one earned run, and struck one out.  (p-s:15-9)

Lara beat Caribes 5-1
LVBP Official Site Post Game

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


Puerto Rican League:

Notes:
Yadier Molina (St. Louis-Carolina) called for peaceful protests over government officials handling of the hurricanes aftermath: Primera Hora

Yadier Molina (St. Louis-Carolina) will help lead protests in Puerto Rico: Primera Hora and El Vocero


Australian Baseball League:

Jeremy Martinez (former Memphis-Brisbane) started at catcher and batted third.  0-for-4 with two RBIs, one run, and one passed ball.

Brisbane beat Auckland 12-6

Mikey Reynolds (former Springfield-Adelaide) started at shortstop and batted second.  2-for-5 with one two-out RBI, one walk, and one caught stealing.
Jeremy Hazelbaker (former St. Louis-Adelaide) started in left field and batted third.  0-for-1 with one two-out RBI, three runs, and four walks.

Adelaide beat Geelong-Korea 12-5

Shane Robinson (former St. Louis-Melbourne) started in centerfield and batted second.  1-for-4 with one strikeout.

Pete Kozma (former St. Louis-Perth) started at second base and batted seventh.  0-for-4 with one strikeout and assisted in two double plays.

Perth beat Melbourne 8-2

Saturday's Games:
Melbourne (22-16) visits Perth (22-16) for a doubleheader
Brisbane (18-18) visits Auckland (19-18)
Canberra (17-15) visits Sydney (14-23)
Geelong-Korea (11-27) visits Adelaide (22-12)


World Baseball Classic (March 20, 2020):

Notes:
Nestor Molina (former MiLB signing-Lara), Williams Perez (Springfield free agent-Lara), Liarvis Breto (MiLB signing-Caribes), Jorge Rondon (former St. Louis-Magallanes), Jose Godoy (Memphis free agent-Caribes), Cesar Valera (former Palm Beach-Caribes), and Rafael Ortega (former Memphis-Caribes) are all names listed in possible Venezuelan roster: El Emergente

Thursday, January 23, 2020

Cardinals Winter League Notebook 1-23-2020: Larry Walker Played In LMP During Hall Of Fame Career; Cesar Valera Singles, Walks, & Drives In Two Runs; Efren Navarro Doubles, Walks, & Hits A Solo Home Run

Cuban League:

Notes:
Lazaro Blanco (Granma) has signed with Saltillo in the LMB: Pelota Cubana Blog

Alfredo Despaigne (Granma) signed with Softbank and Raidel Martinez (Pinar del Rio) with Chunichi: Pelota Cubana Blog


Mexican Pacific League Championship:

Efren Navarro (former Memphis-Culiacan) started in left field and batted sixth.  2-for-3 with one double, one home run, one RBI, two runs, one walk, and one strikeout.

Culiacan beat Mazatlan 6-2
LMP Official Site Post Game

Notes:
Larry Walker (former St. Louis) played for Hermosillo during the 1987-88 season and left early due to leg injury which ended up causing him to miss the entire 1988 year: Hermosillo Official Site

Thursday's Game:
Mazatlan (0-1) visits Culiacan (1-0) @ 7:35 PM MT


Dominican League Championship:

Notes:
Donovan Solano (former Memphis-Licey) has been dealing with discomfort in his knee: Licey Official Twitter

Thursday's Game:
Azucareros (2-1) visits Licey (1-2) @ 7:15 PM AST


Venezuelan League Championship:

Ildemaro Vargas (former Springfield-Lara) started at second base and batted leadoff.  0-for-3 with one walk and assisted in one double play.
Williams Perez (Springfield free agent-Lara) started and pitched five innings.  He allowed seven hits, four runs (three earned), and struck five out for the losing decision (0-1).  (p-s:90-58)(g/f:8-0)
Pedro Rodriguez (former MiLB signing-Lara) entered in the eighth and pitched one inning.  He allowed no hits or runs, and two walks.  (p-s:20-9)(g/f:2-0)

Cesar Valera (former Palm Beach-Caribes) started at second base and batted fifth.  1-for-3 with two two-out RBIs, one run, one walk, and assisted in one double play.
Gabriel Lino (former Memphis-Caribes) started at catcher and batted ninth.  0-for-3 with two strikeouts.

Caribes beat Lara 5-1
LVBP Official Site Post Game

Notes:
Caribes is looking to Cesar Valera (former Palm Beach-Caribes) to fill an important role on the team: El Emergente

Rafael Ortega (former Memphis-Caribes) will no longer be joining Caribes for the championship: El Emergente

Thursday's Game:
Lara (1-2) visits Caribes (2-1) @ 6:00 PM VET


Australian Baseball League:

Jeremy Martinez (former Memphis-Brisbane) started at catcher and batted third.  0-for-5 with one strikeout, grounded into one double play, and allowed one stolen base.

Brisbane beat Auckland 10-0

Mikey Reynolds (former Springfield-Adelaide) started at shortstop and batted second.  2-for-5 with one double and one RBI.
Jeremy Hazelbaker (former St. Louis-Adelaide) started in left field and batted third.  0-for-4 with two runs, one walk, and two strikeouts.

Adelaide beat Geelong-Korea 10-8

Shane Robinson (former St. Louis-Melbourne) started in centerfield and batted second.  1-for-4 with one run.

Pete Kozma (former St. Louis-Perth) started at shortstop and batted sixth.  0-for-3 with one walk and assisted in one double play.

Melbourne beat Perth 4-2

Friday's Games:
Brisbane (17-18) visits Auckland (19-17)
Canberra (16-15) visits Sydney (14-22)
Geelong-Korea (11-26) visits Adelaide (21-12)
Melbourne (22-15) visits Perth (21-16)


Nicaraguan League (January 31, 2020):

Notes:
Fidencio Flores (former GCL-Leon) is listed on the roster for the spring/summer: La Prensa


Caribbean Series (February 1, 2020):

Notes:
Hector Hernandez (former Palm Beach-Santurce) will be on the roster for Santurce heading to the series: LBPRC Official Site

Edmundo Sosa (St. Louis-Metro) did not receive permission to play for Chiriqui: Panama America

Harold Arauz (former Memphis-Chiriqui) and Wilfredo Pereira (Peoria-Chiriqui) are both listed in the Chiriqui roster: TV Max Deportes

Pedro Echemendia (former Memphis-Caguas) will pitch for Monteria in the series: Pelota Cubana Blog

Wednesday, January 22, 2020

Cardinals Winter League Notebook 1-22-2020: Jorge Rondon Has A 2.25 ERA, 1.25 WHIP, & One Save In Nine Postseason Relieaf Appearances; Ramon Urias Not Available For LMP Championship; Robinson Cancel Felt Strongly About His Team After Loss In LBPRC Championship



Mexican Pacific League Championship:

Stats:
Irving Lopez (Springfield-Hermosillo) has played in six games going 5-for-19 (.263) with one double, six total bases, three runs, three strikeouts, .333 OBP, .316 SLG, and .649 OPS.
Ramon Urias (Memphis-Mochis) has played in 13 games going 11-for-42 (.262) with four doubles, one triple, one home run, seven RBIs, 20 total bases, 11 runs, nine walks, eight strikeouts, .392 OBP, .476 SLG, and .868 OPS.
Carlos Soto (Peoria-Mochis) has played in four games going 2-for-8 (.250) with one RBI, two total bases, one walk, one caught stealing, .300 OBP, .250 SLG, and .550 OPS.
Efren Navarro (former Memphis-Culiacan) has played in 11 games going 9-for-38 (.237) with one home run, four RBIs, 12 total bases, two runs, one walk, one stolen base, ten strikeouts, .275 OBP, .316 SLG, and .591 OPS.
Rainel Rosario (former Springfield-Monterrey) has played in five games going 4-for-18 (.222) with four RBIs, four total bases, two runs, two walks, seven strikeouts, .286 OBP, .222 SLG, and .508 OPS.
Alex Mejia (former St. Louis-Monterrey) has played in five games going 2-for-17 (.118) with two doubles, four total bases, two runs, three strikeouts, .167 OBP, .235 SLG, and .402 OPS.
Niko Vasquez (former Springfield-Monterrey) has played in five games going 1-for-17 (.059) with one total base, one walk, two strikeouts, .158 OBP, .059 SLG, and .217 OPS.
Alexis Wilson (Peoria-Culiacan) has played in one game going 0-for-1 (.000).

Fernando Salas (former St. Louis-Hermosillo) has made four relief appearances posting a 0-1 record, 0.00 ERA, 1.00 WHIP, and one save.  He's allowed three hits, one unearned run, one walk, and struck one out over four innings.

Notes:
Ramon Urias (Memphis-Mochis) was not made available for the championship draft: LMP Official Twitter

Wednesday's Game:
Mazatlan (0-0) visits Culiacan (0-0) @ 7:35 PM MT


Dominican League Championship:

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


Venezuelan League Championship:

Stats:
Ronny Cedeno (former MLB signing-Magallanes) has played in five games going 6-for-20 (.300) with one triple, three RBIs, eight total bases, two runs, one walk, four strikeouts, one caught stealing, .333 OBP, .400 SLG, and .733 OPS.
Gabriel Lino (former Memphis-Caribes) has played in 11 games going 12-for-42 (.286) with two doubles, one triple, four RBIs, 16 total bases, four runs, four walks, ten strikeouts, .362 OBP, .381 SLG, and .743 OPS.
Ildemaro Vargas (former Springfield-Lara) has played in ten games going 10-for-41 (.244) with one double, three RBIs, 11 total bases, four runs, three walks, one stolen base, four strikeouts, one caught stealing, .311 OBP, .268 SLG, and .579 OPS.
Wilfredo Tovar (former Memphis-Caracas) has played in six games going 4-for-25 (.160) with two RBIs, four total bases, one run, one stolen base, three strikeouts, .160 OBP, .160 SLG, and .320 OPS.
Luis Bandes (former Johnson City-La Guaira) has played in three games going 0-for-3 (.000).
Jose Garcia (former Memphis-Caracas) has played in three games going 0-for-1 (.000) with one run and one walk.
Wilfredo Vivas (former GCL-Magallanes) has played in one game.

Edubray Ramos (former VSL-La Guaira) has made four relief appearances posting a 0-0 record, 0.00 ERA, 0.75 WHIP, and one hold.  He's allowed three hits, no runs, and struck two out over four innings.
Miguel Socolovich (former St. Louis-Caracas) has made three relief appearances posting a 1-0 record, 0.00 ERA, and 0.75 WHIP.  He's allowed two hits, no runs, and struck four out over 2.2 innings.
Kristhiam Linares (former Springfield-La Guaira) has made four relief appearances posting a 0-0 record, 3.00 WHIP, and one hold.  He's allowed three hits, no runs, and struck one out over one inning.
Williams Perez (Springfield free agent-Lara) has made three starts posting a 1-0 record, 1.04 ERA, and 1.04 WHIP.  He's allowed ten hits, two earned runs, eight walks, and struck 15 out over 17.1 innings.
Nestor Molina (former MiLB signing-Lara) has made three starts posting a 1-0 record, 2.25 ERA, and 1.25 WHIP.  He's allowed 14 hits, four earned runs, six walks, hit one batter, and struck nine out over 16 innings.
Jorge Rondon (former St. Louis-Magallanes/Caribes) has made nine relief appearances posting a 0-0 record, 2.25 ERA, 1.25 WHIP, and one save.  He's allowed six hits, two earned runs, four walks, and struck five out over eight innings.
Pedro Rodriguez (former MiLB signing-Lara) has made nine relief appearances posting a 2-0 record, 3.38 ERA, 1.31 WHIP, three holds, and one save.  He's allowed ten hits, five runs (four earned), one home run, four walks, and struck seven out over 10.2 innings.
Elinery Garcia (former Memphis-Caracas) has made one start posting a 0-0 record, 4.50 ERA, and 1.25 WHIP.  He's allowed four hits, four runs (two earned), one walk, and struck one out over four innings.
Liarvis Breto (MiLB signing-Caribes) has made seven relief appearances posting a 0-0 record, 5.06 ERA, and 1.13 WHIP.  He's allowed four hits, three earned runs, two walks, hit one batter, and struck six out over 5.1 innings.
Vicente Campos (former MiLB signing-Lara) has made ten relief appearances posting a 0-0 record, 5.63 ERA, 1.75 WHIP, and four holds.  He's allowed 11 hits, nine runs (five earned), three walks, and struck three out over eight innings.

Wednesday's Game:
Lara (1-1) visits Caribes (1-1) @ 6:00 PM VET


Puerto Rican League Championship:

Stats:
Anthony Garcia (former Memphis-Carolina) has played in six games going 3-for-20 (.150) with one double, four total bases, one run, four walks, eight strikeouts, .346 OBP, .200 SLG, and .546 OPS.
Yariel Gonzalez (Springfield-Mayaguez) has played in ten games going 2-for-30 (.067) with three RBIs, two total bases, two runs, two walks, one stolen base, five strikeouts, .121 OBP, .067 SLG, and .188 OPS.
Jonathan Rodriguez (former Memphis-Manati) has played in one game going 0-for-3 (.000).

Hector Hernandez (former Palm Beach-Santurce) has made two starts posting a 2-0 record, 2.45 ERA, and 1.27 WHIP.  He's allowed ten hits, three earned runs, four walks, and struck five out over 11 innings.

Notes:
Robinson Cancel (former Memphis-Mayaguez MGR) felt his team clould of been champions: Primera Hora

Tuesday, January 21, 2020

Cardinals Winter League Notebook 1-21-2020: Evan MacLane Strikes Out Four Over Five Scoreless Innings For The Win; Cesar Valera Singles, Walks, & Drives In Two Runs; Ramon Urias Triples & Knocks In One Run

Mexican Pacific League Semifinals:

Ramon Urias (Memphis-Mochis) started at shortstop and batted third.  1-for-4 with one triple, one RBI, one run, three strikeouts, and assisted in one double play.

Efren Navarro (former Memphis-Culiacan) started in left field and batted fifth.  1-for-4 with two strikeouts.

Culiacan beat Mochis 3-2
LMP Official Site Post Game
Culiacan won the series four games to three and advance to the championship

No Games Scheduled For Tuesday


Dominican League Championship:

Donovan Solano (former Memphis-Licey) started at third base and batted seventh.  2-for-4 with one double, one RBI, one run, and assisted in one double play.
Evan MacLane (former St. Louis-Licey) started and pitched five innings.  He allowed four hits, no runs, two walks, and struck four out for the winning decision (1-0).  (g/f:4-1)

Licey beat Azucareros 17-2
LIDOM Official Site Post Game

Notes:
Luis Urueta (former Palm Beach-Licey MGR) hopes the team puts behind them the loss from Monday: El Caribe

Luis Urueta (former Palm Beach-Licey MGR) talks about Colombian baseball: El Heraldo

Tuesday's Game:
Azucareros (0-1) visits Licey (1-0) @ 5:00 PM AST


Venezuelan League Championship:

Cesar Valera (former Palm Beach-Caribes) started in left field and moved to second base, batting fifth.  1-for-3 with two RBIs, one walk, one caught stealing, and assisted in two double plays.
Gabriel Lino (former Memphis-Caribes) started at catcher and batted ninth.  2-for-3 with one double, one RBI, two runs, and one walk.
Liarvis Breto (MiLB signing-Caribes) entered in the eighth and pitched one inning.  He allowed no hits or runs, and struck one out.  (p-s:12-8)(g/f:1-0)

Ildemaro Vargas (former Springfield-Lara) started at second base and batted leadoff.  0-for-3 with one hit by pitch.

Caribes beat Lara 5-1
LVBP Official Site Post Game

No Games Scheduled For Tuesday


Puerto Rican League Championship:

Yariel Gonzalez (Springfield-Mayaguez) started in right field and moved to second base, batting ninth.  0-for-4 at the plate.

Santurce beat Mayaguez 4-3
LBPRC Official Site Post Game

Santurce won the championshiip four games to one

Monday, January 20, 2020

Cardinals Winter League Notebook 1-20-2020: Anthony Garcia Named To 2019-20 LBPRC All-Star Team; Ramon Urias Doubled & Walked; Gabriel Lino Doubled

Mexican Pacific League Semifinals:

Ramon Urias (Memphis-Mochis) started at shortstop and batted third.  1-for-4 with one double, one run, and one walk.

Mochis beat Culiacan 6-2
LMP Official Site Post Game

Monday's Games:
Mazatlan (3-3) visits Obregon (3-3) @ 8:10 PM CT
Mochis (3-3) visits Culiacan (3-3) @ 7:35 PM MT


Dominican League Championship:

Notes:
Lino Rivera (former Arkansas-Azucareros MGR) is hoping to win: Azucareros Official Site

Monday's Game:
Licey (0-0) visits Azucareros (0-0) @ 7:35 PM AST


Venezuelan League Championship:

Gabriel Lino (former Memphis-Caribes) started at catcher and batted eighth.  1-for-4 with one double, allowed two stolen bases, and picked one runner off.
Liarvis Breto (MiLB signing-Caribes) entered in the eighth and pitched to four batters.  He allowed one hit, two earned runs, one intentional walk, and struck one out.  (p-s:8-5)(ir-s:1-1)
Jorge Rondon (former St. Louis-Caribes) entered in the eighth and pitched to two batters.  He allowed one hit, one earned run, and one walk.  (p-s:9-2)(ir-s:2-2)

Ildemaro Vargas (former Springfield-Lara) started at second base and batted leadoff.  1-for-3 with one run, one sacrifice, two strikeouts, one fielding error, and assisted in one double play.
Vicente Campos (former MiLB signing-Lara) entered in the seventh and pitched to four batters.  He allowed two hits and one unearned run for the blown save (1).  (p-s:8-8)(g/f:2-0)

Lara beat Caribes 6-2
LVBP Official Site Post Game

Monday's Games:
Caribes (0-1) visits Lara (1-0) @ 6:00 PM VET


Puerto Rican League Championship:

Notes:
Anthony Garcia (former Memphis-Carolina) was named to postseason All-Star team: LBPRC Official Site

Yadier Molina (St. Louis-Carolina) continued his Instagram posts targeting government officials for supplies wasted during Hurrican Maria: Primera Hora

Monday's Games:
Mayaguez (1-3) visits Santurce (3-1) @ 7:15 PM AST


Australian Baseball League:

Stats:
Jeremy Martinez (former Memphis-Brisbane) has played in 30 games going 30-for-86 (.349) with five doubles, six home runs, 14 RBIs, 53 total bases, 18 runs, 18 walks, ten strikeouts, .462 OBP, .616 SLG, and 1.079 OPS.
Shane Robinson (former St. Louis-Melbourne) has played in 12 games going 16-for-38 (.333) with one double, one home run, five RBIs, 20 total bases, nine runs, four walks, two stolen bases, three strikeouts, .385 OBP, .417 SLG, and .801 OPS.
Pete Kozma (former St. Louis-Perth) has played in 36 games going 34-for-143 (.238) with three doubles, three home runs, 19 RBIs, 46 total bases, 19 runs, nine walks, six stolen bases, 20 strikeouts, three caught stealing, .284 OBP, .322 SLG, and .606 OPS.
Jeremy Hazelbaker (former St. Louis-Adelaide) has played in eight games going 6-for-28 (.214) with two doubles, one RBI, eight total bases, three runs, one walk, eight strikeouts, one caught stealing, .290 OBP, .286 SLG, and .576 OPS.
Mikey Reynolds (former Springfield-Adelaide) has played in 31 games going 25-for-121 (.207) with three doubles, two RBIs, 28 total bases, 13 runs, nine walks, ten stolen bases, 19 strikeouts, three caught stealing, .260 OBP, .231 SLG, and .491 OPS.


World Baseball Classic (April 1, 2020):

Notes:
Cuba announced their preslection roster: El Nuevo Herald

Sunday, January 19, 2020

Cardinals Winter League Notebook 1-19-2020: Hector Hernandez Strikes Out One, Induces 12 Ground Outs, & Allows One Run Over Five & Two-Thirds Innings For The Win; Rangel Ravelo Singles, Walks Twice, & Drives In One Run; Yariel Gonzalez Knocks In One Run

Mexican Pacific League Semifinals:

Sunday's Games:
Mochis (2-3) visits Culiacan (3-2) @ 5:05 PM MT
Mazatlan (2-3) visits Obregon (3-2) @ 6:10 PM CT


Dominican League Semifinals:

Rangel Ravelo (St. Louis-Cibaenas) started at first base and batted third.  1-for-4 with one RBI, one run, two walks, and one hit by pitch.
Francisco Pena (former St. Louis-Cibaenas) started at catcher and batted eighth.  1-for-4 at the plate.
Yefri Perez (former MiLB signing-Cibaenas) entered late in the game as a pinch runner, stole one base, and scored.

Donovan Solano (former Memphis-Licey) started at third base and batted seventh.  2-for-5 with one double and one hit by pitch.

Licey beat Cibaenas 6-5 in 13 innings
LIDOM Official Site Post Game

Notes:
Rangel Ravelo (St. Louis-Cibaenas) will not be available for the LIDOM championship draft: Listin Diario

No Games Scheduled For Sunday


Venezuelan League Championship:

Sunday's Game:
Caribes (0-0) visits Lara (0-0) @ 6:00 PM VET


Puerto Rican League Championship:

Hector Hernandez (former Palm Beach-Santurce) started and pitched 5.2 innings.  He allowed two hits, one earned run, four walks, and struck one out for the winning decision (1-0).  (g/f:12-1)

Yariel Gonzalez (Springfield-Mayaguez) started in right field and moved to third base, batting ninth.  0-for-3 with one RBI, one sac fly, one strikeout, and assisted in one double play.

Santurce beat Mayaguez 4-3
LBPRC Official Site Post Game

Notes:
Yadier Molina (St. Louis-Carolina) posted on social media on the found storage of water from Hurricane Maria: Primera Hora

No Game Scheduled For Sunday


Australian Baseball League:

Mikey Reynolds (former Springfield-Adelaide) started at shortstop and batted second.  1-for-4 with one two-out RBI and assisted in one double play.
Jeremy Hazelbaker (former St. Louis-Adelaide) started in right field and batted third.  2-for-3 with one pickoff.

Shane Robinson (former St. Louis-Melbourne) started in centerfield and batted second.  1-for-3 with one run and one strikeout.

Melbourne beat Adelaide 2-1

Pete Kozma (former St. Louis-Perth) started at shortstop and batted sixth.  0-for-5 with one run and two strikeouts.

Geelong-Korea beat Perth 10-8 in 10 innings

No Games Scheduled Until Thursday

Saturday, January 18, 2020

Cardinals Winter League Notebook 1-18-2020: Williams Perez Strikes Out Four Over Five Scoreless Innings; Efren Navarro Singles, Homers, & Drives In Two Runs; Rangel Ravelo Singles, Walks Twice, & Knocks In Two Runs

Nippon Professional Baseball:

Notes:
Yoshihisa Hirano (former Arizona) is hoping to continue career in MLB: NPB On Reddit Twitter


Mexican Pacific League Semifinals:

Efren Navarro (former Memphis-Culiacan) started in left field and batted fifth.  2-for-4 with one home run, two RBIs (one w/two-outs), one run, and grounded into one double play.

Culiacan beat Mochis 10-4
LMP Official Site Post Game

No Games Scheduled For Saturday


Dominican League Round Robin:

Rangel Ravelo (St. Louis-Cibaenas) started at first base and batted third.  1-for-4 with one RBI, one run, two walks, and one hit by pitch.
Francisco Pena (former St. Louis-Cibaenas) started at catcher and batted eighth.  1-for-4 at the plate.
Yefri Perez (former MiLB signing-Cibaenas) entered late in the game as a pinch runner, stole one base, and scored one run.

Donovan Solano (former Memphis-Licey) started at third base and batted seventh.  2-for-5 with one double and one hit by pitch.

Cibaenas and Licey tied 5-5, suspended after 10th inning
LIDOM Official Site

Notes:
Tony Pena (former St. Louis) threw out the first pitch to Friday's game: Cibaenas Official Site

Saturday's Game:
Continuation of Friday's tiebreaker game between Cibaenas and Licey


Venezuelan League Semifinals:

Ildemaro Vargas (former Springfield-Lara) started at second base and batted leadoff.  0-for-5 at the plate.
Williams Perez (Springfield free agent-Lara) started and pitched five innings.  He allowed five hits, no runs, four walks, and struck four out.  (p-s:89-52)(g/f:6-2)
Vicente Campos (former MiLB signing-Lara) entered in the seventh and pitched one inning.  He allowed no hits or runs, and struck one out for the hold (2).  (p-s:14-9)(g/f:0-1)
Pedro Rodriguez (former MiLB signing-Lara) entered in the eighth and pitched one inning.  He allowed two hits, two earned runs, one home run, and struck one out for the blown save (2) and winning decision (2-0).  (p-s:14-10)(g/f:1-0)

Lara beat Zulia 4-2
LVBP Official Site Post Game

No Games Scheduled For Saturday


Puerto Rican League Championship:

Yariel Gonzalez (Springfield-Mayaguez) started at first base and batted eighth.  0-for-3 with one strikeout and assisted in one double play.

Santurce beat Mayaguez 3-0
LBPRC Official Site Post Game

Saturday's Game:
Santurce (2-1) visits Mayaguez (1-2) @ 7:15 PM AST


Australian Baseball League:

Jeremy Martinez (former Memphis-Brisbane) started as designated hitter and batted third.  0-for-1 with one run and one walk.

Brisbane beat Sydney 4-0

Mikey Reynolds (former Springfield-Adelaide) started at shortstop and batted second.  0-for-5 with two strikeouts.
Jeremy Hazelbaker (former St. Louis-Adelaide) started in right field and batted third.  1-for-5 with one strikeout and one caught stealing.

Shane Robinson (former St. Louis-Melbourne) started in centerfield and batted second.  2-for-5 with one RBI and two runs.

Adelaide beat Melbourne 8-6

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

Perth beat Geelong-Korea 14-2

Sunday's Games:
Adelaide (20-11) visits Melbourne (20-15)
Perth (21-14) visits Geelong-Korea (10-25)
Auckland (19-15) visits Canberra (15-15)


Caribbean Series (February 1, 2020):

Notes:
The series will be played in honor of the Puerto Rican dream team of 1995: LVBP Official Site


World Baseball Classic (April 1, 2020):

Notes:
Chen Wei-Yin (former Miami) will pitch for Taiwan: CPBL Stats

Friday, January 17, 2020

Cardinals Winter League Notebook 1-17-2020: Ildemaro Vargas Singles Twice, Walks, & Drives In One Run; Rangel Ravelo Singles Twice & Knocks In Two Runs; Nestor Molina Strikes Out Three & Allows One Run Over Six Innings For The Win

Mexican Pacific League Semifinals:

Ramon Urias (Memphis-Mochis) started at shortstop and batted third.  0-for-2 with one strikeout.

Mochis beat Culiacan 4-0
LMP Official Site Post Game

Friday's Games:
Culiacan (2-2) visits Mochis (2-2) @ 7:30 PM MT
Obregon (3-1) visits Mazatlan (1-3) @ 8:00 PM MT


Dominican League Round Robin:

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

Rangel Ravelo (St. Louis-Cibaenas) started at first base and batted third.  4-for-5 with two RBIs (one w/two-outs), two runs, and assisted in one double play.
Francisco Pena (former St. Louis-Cibaenas) started at catcher and batted eighth.  0-for-2 with two hit by pitches, one stolen base, and one strikeout.

Cibaenas beat Escogido 9-5
LIDOM Official Site Post Game

Notes:
Edmundo Sosa (St. Louis-Cibaenas) could rejoin Cibaenas is they make it to the finals: Grandes en los Deportes Twitter

Friday's Game:
Cibaenas (9-10) visits Licey (8-10) @ 7:15 PM AST


Colombian League Championship:

Notes:
Jose Calero (former GCL-Barranquilla) also made an appearance in the game: Barranquilla Official Twitter

Enrique Perez (Johnson City-Barranquilla) gave up one run in the sixth: LPBCol Twitter

Will Changarotty (former State College-Barranquilla) started and pitched into the fourth inning, allowing one run: LPBCol Twitter

Monteria beat Barranquilla 8-0 to win the championship and earn spot in Caribbean Series


Venezuelan League Semifinals:

Ildemaro Vargas (former Springfield-Lara) started at second base and batted leadoff.  2-for-4 with two RBIs, one run, one walk, and one stolen base.
Nestor Molina (former MiLB signing-Lara) started and pitched six innings.  He allowed two hits, one earned run, two walks, hit one batter, and struck three out for the winning decision (1-0).  (p-s:75-45)(g/f:7-5)
Vicente Campos (former MiLB signing-Lara) entered in the seventh and pitched to one batter.  He allowed no hits or runs for the hold (1).  (p-s:4-2)(g/f:1-0)(ir-s:2-0)

Lara beat Zulia 8-2
LVBP Official Site Post Game

Cesar Valera (former Palm Beach-Caribes) started in left field and batted third.  0-for-3 with one run and one sacrifice.
Jorge Rondon (former St. Louis-Caribes) entered in the eighth and pitched 1.2 innings.  He allowed one hit, no runs, one walk, and struck one out for the save (1).  (p-s:22-14)(g/f:1-3)(ir-s:1-0)

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

Notes:
Nestor Molina (former MiLB signing-Lara) and Vicente Campos (former MiLB signing-Lara) received votes for LVBP Pitcher of the Year: LVBP Official Site

Friday's Game:
Lara (3-1) visits Zulia (1-3) @ 6:00 PM VET


Puerto Rican League Championship:

Yariel Gonzalez (Springfield-Mayaguez) started at first base and batted eighth.  0-for-5 and assisted in two double plays.

Mayaguez beat Santurce 9-2
LBPRC Official Site Post Game

Friday's Game:
Mayaguez (1-1) visits Santurce (1-1) @ 7:15 PM AST


Australian Baseball League:

Pete Kozma (former St. Louis-Perth) started at second base and batted sixth.  1-for-4 with one home run, one RBI, one run, and one strikeout.

Perth beat Geelong-Korea 7-2

Mikey Reynolds (former Springfield-Adelaide) started at shortstop and batted second.  1-for-4 with one stolen base, one caught stealing/pickoff, one throwing error, and assisted in one double play.
Jeremy Hazelbaker (former St. Louis-Adelaide) started in right field and batted third.  1-for-4 with one run and one strikeout.

Shane Robinson (former St. Louis-Melbourne) started in centerfield and batted second.  1-for-5 with one RBI, one stolen base, and one strikeout.

Melbourne beat Adelaide 7-5

Jeremy Martinez (former Memphis-Brisbane) started at catcher and batted third.  3-for-4 with one double, one home run, one RBI, two runs, one walk, and one fielding error.

Sydney beat Brisbane 4-3

Saturday's Games:
Sydney (13-20) visits Brisbane (15-18) for a doubleheader
Auckland (19-14) visits Canberra (14-15)
Adelaide (19-11) visits Melbourne (20-14)
Perth (20-14) visits Geelong-Korea (10-24)

Thursday, January 16, 2020

Cardinals Winter League Notebook 1-16-2020: Isaac Silva Celebrates LBPN Championship; Jeremy Martinez Singles & Hits A Solo Home Run; Pedro Rodriguez Strikes Out Two & Holds Two Inherited Runners On Base Over Two Scoreless Innings



Mexican Pacific League Semifinals:

Efren Navarro (former Memphis-Culiacan) started in left field and batted sixth.  2-for-4 with one two-out RBI, one stolen base, and one strikeout.

Ramon Urias (Memphis-Mochis) started at shortstop.  He committed two fielding errors and was removed to illness.

Culiacan beat Mochis 4-0
LMP Official Site Post Game

Thursday's Games:
Culiacan (2-1) visits Mochis (1-2) @ 7:30 PM MT
Obregon (2-1) visits Mazatlan (1-2) @ 8:00 PM MT


Dominican League Round Robin:

Donovan Solano (former Memphis-Licey) started at third base and batted seventh.  0-for-4 at the plate.
Evan MacLane (former St. Louis-Licey) started and pitched three innings.  He allowed four hits, two earned runs, and one walk.  (g/f:4-2)

Robelys Reyes (former Springfield-Escogido) entered late in the game as a pinch runner.
Audry Perez (former St. Louis-Escogido) entered late in the game at catcher.

Escogido beat Licey 4-3
LIDOM Official Site Post Game

Rangel Ravelo (St. Louis-Cibaenas) started at first base and batted third.  1-for-4 with one RBI, one run, and assisted in one double play.

Cibaenas beat Azucareros 6-1
LIDOM Official Site Post Game

Notes:
Cibaenas is attempting to extend Rangel Ravelo (St. Louis), who's contract ran out Wednesday night: Luis Tomas Rae Barett Twitter

No Games Scheduled For Thursday


Venezuelan League Semifinals:

Ildemaro Vargas (former Springfield-Lara) started at second base and batted leadoff.  1-for-5 with two runs, one strikeout, and assisted in two double plays.
Vicente Campos (former MiLB signing-Lara) entered in the eighth and pitched one inning.  He allowed one hit and one earned run.  (p-s:19-12)(g/f:1-1)
Pedro Rodriguez (former MiLB signing-Lara) entered in the ninth and pitched two innings.  He allowed no hits or runs, one walk, and struck two out for the winning decision (1-0).  (p-s:23-12)(g/f:1-2)(ir-s:2-0)

Lara beat Zulia 6-5 in 10 innings
LVBP Official Site Post Game

Kristhiam Linares (former Springfield-La Guaira) entered in the 13th and pitched to one batter.  He allowed one hit and no runs.  (p-s:2-2)(ir-s:3-1)

Cesar Valera (former Palm Beach-Caribes) started at second base and batted third.  0-for-4 with one run, one walk, one hit by pitch, one stolen base, one strikeout, and assisted in two double plays.
Gabiel Lino (former Memphis-Caribes) started at catcher and batted eighth.  0-for-5 with one walk and two strikeouts.
Liarvis Breto (MiLB signing-Caribes) entered in the eighth and pitched to three batters.  He allowed one hit and no runs.  (p-s:6-5)(g/f:2-0)
Jorge Rondon (former St. Louis-Caribes) entered in the eighth and pitched to one batter.  He allowed no hits or runs, and struck one out.  (p-s:3-3)(ir-s:1-0)

Caribes beat La Guaira 3-2 in 12 innings
LVBP Official Site Post Game

Notes:
Luis Bandes (former Johnson City-La Guaira) received votes for the 2019-20 Rookie of the Year: LVBP Official Site

Thursday's Games:
Lara (2-1) visits Zulia (1-2) @ 6:00 PM VET
La Guaira (0-3) visits Zulia (3-0) @ 6:00 PM VET


Puerto Rican League Championship:

Yariel Gonzalez (Springfield-Mayaguez) started in right field and batted eighth.  0-for-4 with one stolen base, one strikeout, one outfield assist, and assisted in one double play.

Santurce beat Mayaguez 4-3
LBPRC Official Site Post Game

Thursday's Game:
Santurce (1-0) visits Mayaguez (0-1) @ 7:15 PM AST


Nicaraguan League:

Championship Final Stats:
Edgard Montiel (former DSL-Chinandega) played in five games going 7-for-22 (.318) with three home runs, nine RBIs, 16 total bases, five runs, one walk, one hit by pitch, seven strikeouts, grounded into one double play, .375 OBP, .727 OBP, and 1.102 OPS.

Isaac Silva (former Johnson City-Leon) made two starts posting a 0-0 record, 23.14 ERA, and 5.14 WHIP.  He allowed seven hits, eight runs (six earned), one home run, five walks (one intentional), and struck two out over 2.1 innings.


Australian Baseball League:

Pete Kozma (former St. Louis-Perth) started at shortstop and batted second.  0-for-4 with one strikeout and assisted in two double plays.

Perth beat Geelong-Korea 4-0

Jeremy Hazelbaker (former St. Louis-Adelaide) started in right field and batted second.  1-for-4 with one double and one run.
Mikey Reynolds (former Springfield-Adelaide) started at shortstop and batted third.  0-for-4 with one strikeout.

Shane Robinson (former St. Louis-Melbourne) started in centerfield and batted second.  2-for-3 with two runs and one walk.

Melbourne beat Adelaide 5-2

Jeremy Martinez (former Memphis-Brisbane) started at catcher and batted third.  2-for-3 with one home run, one two-out RBI, and two runs.

Brisbane beat Sydney 8-3

Friday's Games:
Perth (19-14) visits Geelong-Korea (10-23)
Auckland (19-14) visits Canberra (13-15)
Adelaide (19-10) visits Melbourne (19-14)
Sydney (13-20) visits Brisbane (15-17)


World Baseball Classic Qualifier (March 20, 2020):

Notes:
Tournament set-up has been released for games to be played in Arizona: La Prensa

Wednesday, January 15, 2020

Cardinals Winter League Notebook 1-15-2020: Edubray Ramos Struck Out Two Over Four Scoreless Innings In Short Stint In LVBP Postseason; Rangel Ravelo Walks & Hits A Solo Home Run; Edgard Montiel Singles Twice & Drives In One Run

Mexican Pacific League Semifinals:

Notes:
Fans who threw beer at players during Obregon-Mazatlan games were banned: XEU Deportes

Wednesday's Games:
Culiacan (1-1) visits Mochis (1-1) @ 7:30 PM MT
Obregon (2-0) visits Mazatlan (0-2) @ 8:00 PM MT


Dominican League Round Robin:

Donovan Solano (former Memphis-Licey) started at third base and batted sixth.  1-for-4 with one double.

Azucareros beat Licey 7-3
LIDOM Official Site Post Game

Rangel Ravelo (St. Louis-Cibaenas) started in first base and batted third.  1-for-3 with one home run, one RBI, one run, one walk, one fielding error, and assisted in one double play.
Francisco Pena (former St. Louis-Cibaenas) started at catcher and batted ninth.  0-for-3 and one passed ball.

Escogido beat Cibaenas 9-4
LIDOM Official Site Post Game

Wednesday's Games:
Licey (8-9) visits Escogido (7-10) @ 7:15 PM AST
Azucareros (12-5) visits Cibaenas (7-10) @ 7:30 PM AST


Colombian League Championship:

Notes:
Jackson Solarte (former VSL-Barranquilla) started and gave up four runs beforing leaving in the second inning and earned the loss as Monteria beat Barranquilla 12-4: LPBCol Twitter

Enrique Perez (Johnson City-Barranquilla) and Wilman Madera (GCL-Barranquilla) both made appearances in the game: LPBCol Twitter


Venezuelan League Playoffs:

Stats:
Cesar Valera (former Palm Beach-Caribes) has played in nine games going 12-for-35 (.343) with one double, two triples, one RBI, 17 total bases, six runs, three walks, one stolen base, six strikeouts, .410 OBP, .486 SLG, and .896 OPS.
Ronny Cedeno (former MLB signing-Magallanes) has played in five games going 6-for-20 (.300) with one triple, three RBIs, eight total bases, two runs, one walk, four strikeouts, one caught stealing, .333 OBP, .400 SLG, and .733 OPS.
Gabriel Lino (former Memphis-Caribes) has played in eight games going 9-for-30 (.300) with one triple, three RBIs, 11 total bases, two runs, two walks, eight strikeouts, .364 OBP, .367 SLG, and .730 OPS.
Ildemaro Vargas (former Springfield-Lara) has played in five games going 6-for-21 (.286) with one double, one RBI, seven total bases, two walks, one strikeout, one caught stealing, .348 OBP, .333 SLG, and .681 OPS.
Wilfredo Tovar (former Memphis-Caracas) has played in six games going 4-for-25 (.160) with two RBIs, four total bases, one run, one stolen base, three strikeouts, .160 OBP, .160 SLG, and .320 OPS.
Jose Garcia (former Memphis-Caracas) has played in three games going 0-for-1 (.000) with one run and one strikeout.
Luis Bandes (former Johnson City-La Guaira) has played in three games going 0-for-3 (.000).
Wilfred Vivas (former GCL-Magallanes) has played in one game and scored one run.

Edubray Ramos (former VSL-La Guaira) has made four relief appearances posting a 0-0 record, 0.00 ERA, 0.75 WHIP, and one hold.  He's allowed three hits, no runs, and struck two out over four innings.
Miguel Socolovich (former St. Louis-Caracas) has made three relief appearances posting a 1-0 record, 0.00 ERA, and 0.75 WHIP.  He's allowed two hits, no runs, and struck four out over 2.2 innings.
Kristhiam Linares (former Springfield-La Guaira) has made three relief appearances posting a 0-0 record, 0.00 ERA, 2.00 WHIP, and one hold.  He's allowed two hits, no runs, and struck one out over one inning.
Williams Perez (Springfield free agent-Lara) has made two starts posting a 1-0 record, 1.46 ERA, and 0.73 WHIP.  He's allowed five hits, two earned runs, four walks, and struck 11 out over 12.1 innings.
Jorge Rondon (former St. Louis-Magallanes.Caribes) has made six relief appearances posting a 0-0 record, 1.50 ERA, and 1.00 WHIP.  He's allowed four hits, one earned run, two walks, and struck three out over six innings.
Pedro Rodriguez (former MiLB signing-Lara) has made seven relief appearances posting a 0-0 record, 2.35 ERA, 1.43 WHIP, three holds, and one save.  He's allowed eight hits, three runs (two earned), three walks, and struck four out over 7.2 innings.
Nestor Molina (former MiLB signing-Lara) has made two starts posting a 0-0 record, 2.70 ERA, and 1.60 WHIP.  He's allowed 12 hits, three earned runs, four walks, and struck six out over ten innings.
Liarvis Breto (MiLB signing-Caribes) has made four relief appearances posting a 0-0 record, 2.70 ERA, and 0.90 WHIP.  He's allowed two hits, one earned run, one walk, hit one batter, and struck four out over 3.1 innings.
Elniery Garcia (former Memphis-Caracas) has made one start posting a 0-0 record, 4.50 ERA, and 1.25 WHIP.  He's allowed four hits, four runs (two earned), one walk, and struck one out over four innings.
Vicente Campos (former MiLB signing-Lara) has made six relief appearances posting a 0-0 record, 7.20 ERA, 2.20 WHIP, and two holds.  He's allowed eight hits, seven runs (four earned), three walks, and struck two out over five innings.

Notes:
Aguascalientes (LMB) signed Jorge Rondon (former St. Louis-Magallanes/Caribes) for 2020 season: MiLB Official Site

Two players involved in brawl during Caribes-Zulia game have officially been suspended: LVBP Official Site

Wednesday's Games:
Lara (1-1) visits Zulia (1-1) @ 6:00 PM VET
La Guaira (0-2) visits Caribes (2-0) @ 6:00 PM VET


Puerto Rican League Championship:

Stats:
Yariel Gonzalez (Springfield-Mayaguez) has played in five games going 2-for-11 (.182) with two RBIs, two total bases, two runs, two walks, two strikeouts, .308 OBP, .182 SLG, and .490 OPS.
Anthony Garcia (former Memphis-Carolina) has played in six games going 3-for-20 (.150) with one double, four total bases, one run, four walks, eight strikeouts, .346 OBP, .200 SLG, and .546 OPS.
Jonathan Rodriguez (former Memphis-Manati) has played in one game going 0-for-3 (.000).

Hector Hernandez (former Palm Beach-Santurce) has made one start posting a 1-0 record, 3.38 ERA, and 1.50 WHIP.  He's allowed eight hits, two earned runs, and struck four out over 5.1 innings.

Wednesday's Game:
Mayaguez (0-0) visits Santurce (0-0) @ 7:15 PM AST


Nicaraguan League Championship:

Isaac Silva (former Johnson City-Leon) faced five batters and allowed three hits, four runs (three earned), and three walks.

Edgard Montiel (former DSL-Chinandega) started as designated hitter and batted third.  2-for-4 with one RBI and two runs.

Leon beat Chinandega 13-7
LBPN Official Site Post Game
LBPN Official Site Post Game

Tuesday, January 14, 2020

Cardinals Winter League Notebook 1-14-2020: Luis Urueta Takes Over As Licey Manager For The LIDOM Postseason; Liarvis Breto Strikes Out Two Over One & A Third Hitless/Scoreless Innings; Francisco Pena Singles, Walks, & Drives In One Run


Cuban League:

Notes:
Nine potential prospects worked out for clubs in the Dominican Republic: El Nuevo Herald


Mexican Pacific League Semifinals:

Stats:
Ramon Urias (Memphis-Mochis) has played in nine games going 9-for-32 (.281) with three doubles, one home run, six RBIs, 15 total bases, nine runs, eight walks, four strikeouts, .425 OBP, .469 SLG, and .894 OPS.
Irving Lopez (Springfield-Hermosillo) has played in six games going 5-for-19 (.263) with one double, six total bases, three runs, three strikeouts, .333 OBP, .316 SLG, and .649 OPS.
Carlos Soto (Peoria-Mochis) has played in four games going 2-for-8 (.250) with one RBI, two total bases, one walk, one caught stealing, .300 OBP, .250 SLG, and .550 OPS.
Rainel Rosario (former Springfield-Monterrey) has played in five games going 4-for-18 (.222) with four RBIs, four total bases, two runs, two walks, seven strikeouts, .286 OBP, .222 SLG, and .508 OPS.
Efren Navarro (former Memphis-Culiacan) has played in seven games going 3-for-23 (.130) with one RBI, three total bases, one run, one walk, seven strikeouts, .200 OBP, .130 SLG, and .330 OPS.
Alex Mejia (former St. Louis-Monterrey) has played in five games going 2-for-17 (.118) with two doubles, four total bases, two runs, three strikeouts, .167 OBP, .235 SLG, and .402 OPS.
Niko Vasquez (former Springfield-Monterrey) has played in five games going 1-for-17 (.059) with one total base, one walk, two strikeouts, .158 OBP, .059 SLG, and .217 OPS.
Alexis Wilson (Peoria-Culiacan) has plyed in one game going 0-for-1 (.000).

Fernando Salas (former St. Louis-Hermosillo) has made four relief appearances posting a 0-1 record, 0.00 ERA, 1.00 WHIP, and one save.  He's allowed three hits, one unearned run, one walk, and struck one out over four innings.

No Games Scheduled For Tuesday


Dominican League Round Robin:

Rangel Ravelo (St. Louis-Cibaenas) started at first base and batted third.  2-for-4 with one run and one walk.
Francisco Pena (former St. Louis-Cibaenas) started at catcher and batted eighth.  1-for-3 with one RBI, one walk, one throwing error, and allowed two stolen bases.

Donovan Solano (former Memphis-Licey) started at third base and batted seventh.  2-for-4 with one run, one throwing error, one fielding error, and assisted in one double play.

Licey beat Cibaenas 7-4
LIDOM Official Site Post Game

Notes:
Luis Urueta (former Palm Beach-Licey MGR) was named the new manager of Licey: Licey Official Site

Tuesday's Games:
Azucareros (11-4) visits Licey (7-8) @ 7:15 PM AST
Escogido (5-10) visits Cibaenas (7-8) @ 7:30 PM AST


Colombian League Championship:

Notes:
Will Changarotty (former State College), Enrique Perez (Johnson City), Jose Calero (former GCL), Wilman Madera (GCL), Ramon Ulacio (former GCL), and Jackson Solarte (former VSL) are listed in the Barranquilla championship roster.

Jose Almarante (former Memphis) is listed on the Monteria championship roster.

El Universal


Venezuelan League Semifinals:

Ildemaro Vargas (former Springfield-Lara) started at second base and batted leadoff.  0-for-4 with one walk.
Pedro Rodriguez (former MiLB signing-Lara) entered in the eighth and pitched to four batters.  He allowed two hits and one unearned run for the blown save (1).  (p-s:9-6)
Vicente Campos (former MiLB signing-Lara) entered in the tenth and pitched one inning.  He allowed no hits or runs, and struck one out.  (p-s:9-6)

Zulia beat Lara 3-2 in 11 innings
LVBP Official Site Post Game

Cesar Valera (former Palm Beach-Caribes) started in left field and batted fifth.  0-for-5 with one sacrifice and two strikeouts.
Gabriel Lino (former Memphis-Caribes) started at catcher and batted eighth.  3-for-6 with one strikeout.
Jorge Rondon (former St. Louis-Caribes) entered in the seventh and pitched one inning.  He allowed one hit and no runs.  (p-s:12-7)(g/f:3-0)
Liarvis Breto (MiLB signing-Caribes) entered in the eighth and pitched 1.1 innings.  He allowed no hits or runs, and struck two out.  (p-s:19-11)(g/f:1-1)

Luis Bandes (former Johnson City-La Guaira) entered late in the game as a pinch hitter and batted eighth.  0-for-1 at the plate.

Caribes beat La Guaira 2-0 in 12 innings
LVBP Official Site Post Game

No Games Scheduled For Tuesday


Puerto Rican League Semifinals:

Anthony Garcia (former Memphis-Carolina) started in right field and batted fourth.  0-for-2 with one run, one walk, one hit by pitch, and two strikeouts.

Yariel Gonzalez (Springfield-Mayaguez) started at first base and batted eighth.  1-for-3 with two runs, one walk, one strikeout, and one throwing error.

Mayaguez beat Carolina 6-5
LBPRC Official Site Post Game

No Games Scheduled For Tuesday


Nicaraguan League Championship:

Notes:
Latin American Series was cancelled for 2020 and the LBPN is preparing a letter of protest for not being invited to the Caribbean Series: La Prensa

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


Caribbean Series (February 1, 2020):

Notes:
Series is still set to open February 1st: Primera Hora