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Thursday, October 3, 2019

Cardinals Winter League Notebook 10-3-19: Alex Mejia Singles, Doubles, & Drives In One Run; Zach Phillips Strikes Out Two Of Three Batters Faced For The Win; Elehuris Montero Singles, Triples, & Walks

Mexican League Championship:

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

Alex Mejia (former St. Louis-Monclova) started at shortstop and batted eighth.  2-for-4 with one double, one RBI, and one run.
Zach Phillips (former Memphis-Monclova) entered in the sixth and pitched to three batters.  He allowed one hit, no runs, and struck two out for the winning decision (2-0).  (p-s:17-13)

Monclova beat Yucatan 9-5
MiLB Official Site Post Game
Monclova wins the championship four games to three


Arizona Fall League:

Conner Capel (Springfield-Glendale) started in left field and batted sixth.  1-for-4 with two strikeouts.
Elehuris Montero (Springfield-Glendale) started at third base and batted seventh.  2-for-3 with one triple, one walk, and one strikeout.
Ivan Herrera (Palm Beach-Glendale) started at catcher and batted eighth.  1-for-4 with one strikeout, one throwing error, and threw out one of two base runners.

Peoria beat Glendale 2-0
MLB Official Site Post Game

No Games Scheduled For Thursday


Mexican Pacific League (October 11, 2019):

Notes:
Xavier Scruggs (former St. Louis-Mexicali) and Hector Hernandez (former Palm Beach-Mexicali) are expected to play a big role with Mexicali this fall/winter: LMP Official Site

Irving Lopez (Springfield-Hermosillo) drove in one run as Hermosillo beat Culiacan 10-6: Hermosillo Official Site


Dominican League (October 12, 2019):

Notes:
Jayson Aquino (former waiver claim-Licey) and Ramon Santos (Palm Beach-Estrellas) both made appearances as Estrellas beat Licey 9-5: Licey Official Site

Angel Castro (former Memphis-Moca) struck out two but coughed up six hits and four runs as Cibaenas beat Moca 14-2: Cibaenas Official Site

Yefri Perez (former MiLB signing-Cibaenas), Francisco Pena (former St. Louis-Cibaenas), Rainel Rosario (former Springfield-Cibaenas), and Eugenio Velez (former Memphis-Cibaenas) were in the lineup: Cibaenas Official Twitter


Venezuelan League (November5, 2019):

Notes:
Margarita might consider Eliezer Alfonso (former Peoria) for managerial job due to MLB restrictions: Lider

Monday, December 17, 2018

Cardinals Winter League Notebook 12-17-18: Angel Castro Strikes Out Two & Allows One Run Over Six Innings For The Win; Dean Anna Singles, Doubles Twice, & Drives In Two Runs; Jose Martinez Hits A Two-Run Homer

Mexican Pacific League:

Irving Lopez (Palm Beach-Hermosillo) started at second base and batted second.  0-for-4 with one walk, one strikeout, and assisted in one double play.
Arturo Reyes (Memphis-Hermosillo) entered in the eighth and pitched one inning.  He allowed no hits or runs, one walk, and struck one out.  (p-s:13-6)(g/f:1-0)

Hermosillo beat Mazatlan 6-1
LMP Official Site Post Game

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

Mochis beat Culiacan 7-3
LMP Official Site Post Game

No Games Scheduled For Monday


Venezuelan League:

Isaac Silva (former Johnson City-Zulia) entered in the fifth and pitched 1.1 innings.  He allowed no hits or runs, and struck one out.  (p-s:17-12)(g/f:1-2)(ir-s:1-0)
Will Changarotty (former State College-Zulia) entered in the seventh and pitched 1.1 innings.  He allowed three hits, three earned runs, and struck one out.  (p-s:23-15)(g/f:1-1)(ir-s:1-0)

Jose Martinez (St. Louis-La Guaira) started at first base and batted third.  1-for-4 with one home run, two RBIs, one run, one strikeout, and assisted in one double play.

La Guaira beat Zulia 10-1
LVBP Official Site Post Game

Ildemaro Vargas (former Springfield-Lara) started at second base and batted leadoff.  0-for-4 at the plate.
Rangel Ravelo (Memphis-Lara) started at first base and batted third.  2-for-4 with one double and one caught stealing/pickoff.
Nestor Molina (former MiLB signing-Lara) started and pitched 4.1 innings.  He allowed five hits, four earned runs, three walks (one intentional), and struck three out for the losing decision (2-1).  (p-s:70-39)(g/f:2-4)

Margarita beat Lara 4-0
LVBP Official Site Post Game

Wilfredo Tovar (former Memphis-Caracas) started at second base and batted sixth.  1-for-4, one throwing error, and assisted in one double play.

Rafael Ortega (former Memphis-Caribes) started in centerfield and batted leadoff.  1-for-4 with one double.
Jose Godoy (Palm Beach-Caribes) started as designated hitter and batted seventh.  0-for-3 with one hit by pitch.
Angel Castro (former Memphis-Caribes) started and pitched six innings.  He allowed five hits, one earned run, one home run, one walk, hit two batters, and struck two out for the winning decision (1-0).  (p-s:72-47)(g/f:7-5)

Caribes beat Caracas 2-1
LVBP Official Site Post Game

Ronny Cedeno (former St. Louis signing-Magallanes) started at second base and batted second.  2-for-4 with one RBI, two runs, one sac fly, and two strikeouts.
Rayder Ascanio (Peoria-Magallanes) started at shortstop and batted ninth.  2-for-4 with one run, one stolen base, and one strikeout.
Jorge Rondon (former St. Louis-Magallanes) entered in the sixth and pitched one inning.  He allowed no hits or runs, and one walk for the hold (4).  (p-s:13-7)(g/f:1-2)
Pedro Rodriguez (former MiLB signing-Magallanes) entered in the ninth and pitched one inning.  He allowed no hits or runs, and struck one out for the save (15).  (p-s:6-6)(g/f:1-1)

Gabriel Lino (former Memphis-Aragua) started at catcher and batted eighth.  0-for-3 with one strikeout and allowed one stolen base.

Magallanes beat Aragua 4-2
LVBP Official Site Post Game

Monday's Games:
Lara (30-22) visits Margarita (29-25) @ 5:00 PM VST
Magallanes (20-23) visits Zulia (20-30) @ 6:00 PM VST


Dominican League:

Dean Anna (former St. Louis-Escogido) started at third base and batted leadoff.  3-for-5 with two doubles, two RBIs, one stolen base, and one fielding error.
Tommy Pham (former St. Louis-Escogido) started in centerfield and batted fourth.  0-for-4 with one strikeout.

Escogido beat Cibao 4-2
LIDOM Official Site Post Game

Yeison Medina (Palm Beach-Estrellas) entered in the eighth and pitched to two batters.  He allowed no hits or runs.  (g/f:1-0)(ir-s:2-0)

Yefri Perez (former MiLB signing-Cibaenas) started in centerfield and batted leadoff.  4-for-5 with two doubles, one RBI, and two runs.
Eugenio Velez (former Memphis-Cibaenas) started in left field and batted second.  1-for-4 with one double, two RBIs, and one walk.
Rainel Rosario (former Springfield-Cibaenas) started in right field and batted fifth.  1-for-2 with one run, two walks, one strikeout, and one caught stealing/pickoff.

Cibaenas beat Estrellas 8-7
LIDOM Official Site Post Game

Donovan Solano (former Memphis-Licey) started at third base and batted second.  0-for-2 with one RBI, one walk, one sac fly, one strikeout, and assisted in one double play.

Luis Cruz (former Memphis-Azucareros) entered late in the game at catcher and batted eighth.  1-for-1 at the plate.

Azucareros beat Licey 4-2
LIDOM Official Site Post Game

Monday's Games:
Cibaenas (22-27) visits Escogido (26-23) @ 6:15 PM AST
Licey (26-23) visits Cibao (20-29) @ 6:30 PM AST
Azucareros (25-24) visits Estrellas (28-21) @ 6:30 PM AST


Colombian League:

Hector Garcia (former Johnson City-Monteria) started as designated hitter and batted ninth.  0-for-3 with one walk.

Barranquilla beat Monteria 11-2
LCBP Official Site Post Game

No Games Scheduled For Monday


Australina Baseball League:

Stats:
Mikey Reynolds (former Springfield-Adelaide) has played in 20 games going 29-for-77 (.377) with eight doubles, two home runs, 13 RBIs, 43 total bases, 17 runs, nine walks, five stolen bases, six strikeouts, three cught stealing, .449 OBP, .558 SLG, and 1.008 OPS.
Pete Kozma (former St. Louis-Perth) has played in 20 games going 28-for-86 (.326) with eight doubles, two triples, four home runs, 13 RBIs, 52 total bases, 20 runs, seven walks, one stolen base, 15 strikeouts, one caught stealing, .383 OBP, .605 SLG, and .988 OPS.

Kurt Heyer (former Memphis-Adelaide) has made five starts posting a 3-2 record, 2.86 ERA, and 1.31 WHIP.  He's allowed 33 hits, 11 runs (nine earned), five home runs, four walks, hit one batter, and struck 19 out over 28.1 innings.


Puerto Rican League:

Yariel Gonzalez (Peoria-Mayaguez) started as designated hitter and batted fourth.  1-for-4 at the plate.
Tyler Herron (former Springfield-Mayaguez) entered in the eighth and pitched to two batters.  He allowed one hit and no runs.

Santurce beat Mayaguez 7-3
LBPRC Official Site Post Game

Anthony Garcia (former Memphis-Carolina) started in right field and batted fourth.  0-for-4 at the plate.
Delvin Perez (State College-Carolina) entered late in the game as a pinch hitter and batted eighth.  One walk at the plate.
Juan Caballero (former Johnson City-Carolina) entered in the eighth and pitched to four batters.  He allowed one hit, two earned runs, and two walks.  (g/f:1-0)(ir-s:1-0)

Caguas beat Carolina 10-2
LBPRC Official Site Post Game

No Games Scheduled For Monday


Nicaraguan League:

Edgard Montiel (former DSL-Chinandega) started and batted fourth.  0-for-2 with one run and two walks.

Chinandega beat Leon 3-2
LBPN Official Site Post Game

No Games Scheduled For Monday


Panama League:

Edmundo Sosa (St. Louis-Metropolitanas) started at shortstop and batted leadoff.  4-for-6 with one double, one RBI, and one run.
Jonathan Rivera (former Johnson City-Metropolitanas) started in the outfield and batted third.  1-for-4 with one walk and two strikeouts.

Metropolitanas beat Herrera 9-8
Panama American Post Game
TV Max Deportes Post Game

Allen Cordoba (former Johnson City-Panama Oeste) started at shortstop and batted seventh.  1-for-4 with one walk and one strikeout.

Panama Oeste beat Panama Metro 7-4

No Games Scheduled For Monday

Friday, October 12, 2018

Cardinals Winter League Notebook 10-12-18: Xavier Scruggs Doubles & Drives In Two Runs; Tommy Edman Singles Twice, Walks Three Times, & Knocks In One Run; Lane Thomas Walks Twice



Korean Baseball Organization:

Xavier Scruggs (former St. Louis-NC) started as designated hitter and batted fifth.  1-for-3 with one double and two RBIs.

Doosan beat NC 13-2

Saturday's Games:
KT (58-82-3) visits Doosan (92-50) @ 3:00 AM
LG (67-75-1) visits SK (78-64-1) @ 3:00 AM
Lotte (67-73-2) visits Kia (70-73) @ 3:00 AM
NC (58-84-1) visits Hanwha (76-67) @ 3:00 AM
Nexen (75-68) visits Samsung (67-72-4) @ 3:00 AM


Arizona Fall League:

Tommy Edman (Memphis-Surprise) started at second base and batted leadoff.  2-for-4 with one two-out RBI, one run, three walks, two stolen bases, and assisted in one double play.
Lane Thomas (Memphis-Surprise) started as designated hitter and batted fifth.  0-for-4 with two walks, one hit by pitch, one stolen base, and one strikeout.
Jeremy Martinez (Springfield-Surprise) started at first base and batted eighth.  1-for-4 with one hit by pitch, two strikeouts, and assisted in one double play.

Surprise beat Glendale 10-9 in 10 innings
MLB Official Site Post Game

Friday's Games:
Glendale (0-3) visits Surprise (2-1) @ 12:35 PM MST
Mesa (2-1) visits Peoria (2-1) @ 12:35 PM MST
Salt River (2-1) visits Scottsdale (1-2) @ 6:35 PM MST


Mexican Pacific League:

Hector Villalobos (State College-Mochis) pitched in Mochis' 8-7 win over Culiacan in preseason play: LMP Official Site

Friday's Games:
Navojoa (0-0) visits Culiacan (0-0) @ 10:10 PM MT
Hermosillo (0-0) visits Mexical (0-0) @ 11:30 PM PT


Venezuelan League:

Notes:
Rangel Ravelo (Memphis-Lara) is set for the starting lineup in right field and Nestor Molina (former MiLB signing-Lara) arrived in Lara camp: LVBP Official Site

Wilfredo Tovar (Memphis-Caracas) is scheduled to start at shortstop and Anthony Garcia (former Memphis-Caracas) in left field: LVBP Official Site

Jose Godoy (Palm Beach-Caribes) is one of two catchers listed on Caribes opening day roster and team awaits arrival of Rafael Ortega (former Memphis-Caribes): El Emegente

Friday's Games:
La Guaira (0-0) visits Caracas (0-0) @ 1:00 PM VET
Margarita (0-0) visits Lara (0-0) @ 5:00 PM VET
Aragua (0-0) visits Magallanes (0-0) @ 5:30 PM VET
Zulia (0-0) visits Caribes (0-0) @ 6:00 PM VET


Dominican League (October 13, 2018):

Notes:
Raul Valdes (former St. Louis-Azucareros) and Angel Castro (former Memphis-Azucareros) are set for the Azucareros rotation and Jacob Wilson (former Memphis-Azucareros) at third base: Azucareros Official Site

Saturday, February 10, 2018

Cardinals Winter League Notebook 2-10-18: Anthony Garcia Lead The Series In Hits, Home Runs, RBIs, Runs, Total Bases, SLG, & OPS



Caribbean Series:

Final Stats:
Anthony Garcia (former Memphis-Caguas) played in six games going 12-for-24 (.500) with four doubles, three home runs, eight RBIs, 25 total bases, eight runs, three walks, four strikeouts, one caught stealing, .556 OBP, 1.042 SLG, and 1.597 OPS.
Cesar Valera (former Palm Beach-Caribes) played in one game going 2-for-5 (.400) with one RBI, two total bases, one run, .400 OBP, .400 SLG, and .800 OPS.
Rafael Ortega (former Memphis-Caribes) played in five games going 8-for-22 (.364) with two home runs, four RBIs, 14 total bases, four runs, two walks, one stolen base, three strikeouts, .417 OBP, .636 SLG, and 1.053 OPS.
Ruben Gotay (former Memphis-Caguas) played in five games going 5-for-21 (.238) with one home run, four RBIs, eight total bases, four runs, seven strikeouts, .238 OBP, .381 SLG, and .619 OPS.

Ivan Maldonado (former MiLB tryout-Caguas) made one relief appearance posting a 0-0 record, 0.00 ERA, and 1.67 WHIP.  He allowed four hits, no runs, and one walk over three innings.
Tyler Herron (former Springfield-Caguas) made two relief appearances posting a 0-0 record, 3.38 ERA, and 1.13 WHIP.  He allowed two hits, one earned run, one walk, and struck three out over 2.2 innings.
Nestor Molina (MiLB signing-Caribes) made two appearances (one start) posting a 1-0 record, 5.06 ERA, and 1.31 WHIP.  He allowed six hits, three earned runs, one home run, one walk, and struck four out over 5.1 innings.
Raul Valdes (former St. Louis-Cibaenas) made two starts posting a 0-1 record, 5.23 ERA, and 0.97 WHIP.  He allowed seven hits, seven runs (six earned), three home runs, three walks, hit one batter, and struck six out over 10.1 innings.
Angel Castro (former Memphis-Cibaenas) made two appearances (one start) posting a 0-1 record, 7.94 ERA, and 2.12 WHIP.  He allowed ten hits, five earned runs, two walks, and struck three out over 5.2 innings.
Robby Rowland (former Springfield-Caguas) made four relief appearances posting a 1-0 record, 9.00 ERA, 3.33 WHIP, and one hold.  He allowed eight hits, three earned runs, two walks, and struck three out over three innings.

Notes:
Anthony Garcia (former Memphis-Caguas) looks ahead to spring training after being named MVP of the Caribbean Series: El Nuevo Dia

Caguas was honored when they arrived back in Puerto Rico: El Nuevo Dia

Wednesday, February 7, 2018

Cardinals Winter League Notebook 2-7-17: Anthony Garcia Singles & Hits A Solo Home Run; Ruben Gotay Hits A Solo Home Run; Angel Castro Strikes Out One & Allows One Run Over Three Innings

Anthony Garcia - Criollos de Caguas


Caribbean Series:

Roel Santos (Granma) started in centerfield and batted leadoff.  2-for-5 with one two-out RBI, one stolen base, and one caught stealing.
Guillermo Aviles (Granma) started at first base and batted fifth.  1-for-4 with two RBIs, one strikeout, and assisted in two double plays.
Frank Morejon (Industriales-Granma) started at catcher and batted eighth.  2-for-3 with one double, one home run, two RBIs, three runs, one walk, and grounded into one double play.
Raul Gonzalez (Ciego de Avila-Granma) started at third base and batted ninth.  2-for-4 with one double and one two-out RBI.
Leandro Martinez (Granma) entered in the fifth and pitched four innings.  He allowed no hits or runs, one walk, and struck two out for the winning decision (1-0).  (p-s:47-27)(g/f:7-1)

Anthony Garcia (former Memphis-Caguas) started in right field and batted third.  2-for-4 with one home run, one RBI, one run, and two strikeouts.
Ruben Gotay (former Memphis-Caguas) started at first base and batted sixth.  1-for-4 with one home run, one RBI, one run, grounded into two double plays, one fielding error, and assisted in three double plays.
Tyler Herron (former Springfield-Caguas) entered in the ninth and pitched one inning.  He allowed no hits or runs.  (p-s:6-5)(g/f:1-1)

Granma beat Caguas 6-3
Caribbean Series Official Site Post Game

Angel Castro (former Memphis-Cibaenas) started and pitched four innings.  He allowed three hits, one earned run, one walk, and struck one out for the losing decision (0-1).  (p-s:60-35)(g/f:8-1)

Culiacan beat Cibaenas 8-1
Caribbean Series Official Site Post Game

Notes:
Lara is expected to host the Caribbean Series in 2019: LMP Official Site

Wednesday's Games:
Caguas (2-2) visits Caribes (2-2) @ 3:00 PM ET
Cibaenas (2-2) visits Granma (3-1) @ 9:00 PM ET

Tuesday, February 6, 2018

Cardinals Winter League Notebook 2-6-18: Anthony Garcia Singles, Doubles, Walks, & Hits A Solo Home Run; Rafael Ortega Singles, Walks, & Drives In One Run; Erick Almonte Enjoying The Experience Of The Caribbean Series

Anthony Garcia - Criollos de Caguas


Caribbean Series:

Anthony Garcia (former Memphis-Caguas) started in right field and batted third.  3-for-4 with one double, one home run, one RBI, three runs, and one walk.
Ruben Gotay (former Memphis-Caguas) started at first base and batted sixth.  0-for-5 with one strikeout.
Robby Rowland (former Springfield-Caguas) entered in the ninth and pitched one inning.  He allowed three hits, two earned runs, and struck one out.  (p-s:20-13)(g/f:2-0)

Rafael Ortega (former Memphis-Caribes) started in centerfield and batted leadoff.  1-for-3 with one RBI, one run, one walk, one outfield assist, and assisted in one double play.

Caguas beat Caribes 12-7
Caribbean Series Official Site Post Game

Roel Santos (Granma) started in centerfield and batted leadoff.  3-for-4 with one double, one RBI, and one run.

Cibaenas beat Granma 7-1
Caribbean Series Official Site Post Game

Notes:
Luis Urueta (former Palm Beach-Licey MGR) talks about his first season as Licey MGR and Caribbean Series: El Heraldo

Yasiel Puig (Los Angels) took in the Granma game: Cuban Play

Lino Rivera (former Arkansas-Cibaenas) says Cibaenas is confident heading into the semifinals: El Nacional

Erick Almonte (GCL Cardinals MGR-Cibaenas GM) is enjoying the experience of the Caribbean Series: El Nacional

Tuesday's Games:
Granma (2-1) visits Caguas (2-1) @ 3:00 PM ET
Culiacan (0-3) visits Cibaenas (2-1) @ 9:00 PM ET - Angel Castro (former Memphis) is scheduled to start for Cibaenas

Friday, February 2, 2018

Cardinals Winter League Notebook 2-2-18: Luis Urueta Makes Strong Case To Return As Licey Coach Next Season; Raul Valdes Scheduled To Start First Game For Cibaenas; Nestor Molina Scheduled For Sunday Start For Caribes



Caribbean Series:

Notes:
Nestor Molina (MiLB signing-Lara/Caribes) is scheduled to pitch Sunday and talked about his experience in 2017 playing in the Mexican League: LVBP Official Site

Edgar Gonzalez (former Memphis-Culiacan GM) talks about the upcoming tournament: El Universal

Raul Valdes (former St. Louis-Azucareros/Cibaenas) and Angel Castro (former Memphis-Cibaenas) are listed on the Cibaenas roster: Listin Diario

Raul Valdes (former St. Louis-Azucareros/Cibaenas) was named opening starter for Cibaenas: El Nacional

Luis Urueta (former Palm Beach-Licey) was happy with the effort Licey put in during the LIDOM championship: Licey Official Site

Luis Urueta (former Palm Beach-Licey) will be the first choice for Licey manager next season: Licey Official Site

Friday's Games:
Caribes (0-0) visits Granma (0-0) @ 2:00 PM ET
Caguas (0-0) visits Culiacan (0-0) @ 9:00 PM ET

Sunday, January 7, 2018

Cardinals Winter League Notebook 1-7-18: Pedro Echemendia Strikes Out Five Over Six Scoreless Innings For The Win; Rafael Ortega Hits A Three-Run Homer; Donovan Solano Singles Twice, Doubles, & Drives In Two Runs



Mexican Pacific League Playoffs:

Randy Arozarena (Springfield-Navojoa) started in left field and batted second.  4-for-4 with one double, one RBI, two runs, and one walk.

Cedric Hunter (former Memphis-Hermosillo) started in centerfield and batted leadoff.  1-for-5 with one run, one stolen base, and one strikeout.
Luis Garcia (former New Haven-Hermosillo) started at first base and batted fifth.  1-for-4 with one two-out RBI.
Efren Navarro (former Memphis-Hermosillo) started in left field and batted sixth.  2-for-4 with one RBI, one strikeout, and one fielding error.
Fernando Salas (former St. Louis-Hermosillo) entered in the eighth and pitched two innings.  He allowed two hits, no runs, and struck one out.  (p-s:29-22)(g/f:4-1)

Navojoa beat Hermosillo 4-3
LMP Official Site Post Game
Navojoa takes the series four games to one

Sunday's Games:
Jalisco (2-3) visits Culiacan (3-2) @ 6:00 PM MT
Mazatlan (2-3) visits Mexicali (3-2) @ 5:00 PM PT


Venezuelan League Playoffs:

Ildemaro Vargas (former Springfield-Lara) started at second base and batted leadoff.  3-for-4 with two runs, one walk, four stolen bases, and one fielding error.
Rangel Ravelo (Memphis-Lara) started at first base and batted third.  1-for-3 with one RBI, one intentional walk, and one hit by pitch.
Eugenio Velez (former Memphis-Lara) started in left field and batted seventh.  1-for-4 with one run, one strikeout, and grounded into one double play.

Jermaine Curtis (former St. Louis-Zulia) started at third base and batted sixth.  0-for-1 with one RBI, one walk, one sac fly, and one hit by pitch.

Lara beat Zulia 5-2
LVBP Official Site Post Game

Wilfredo Tovar (Memphis-Caracas) started at second base and moved to shortstop, batting second.  1-for-5 with one run and one strikeout.
Leobaldo Pina (Palm Beach-Caracas) started at third base and batted ninth.  2-for-5 at the plate.

Caracas beat Aragua 7-1
LVBP Official Site Post Game

Ronny Cedeno (former St. Louis-Magallanes) started at second base and batted second.  1-for-2 with one double, one RBI, two runs, and three walks.
Jose Martinez (former Springfield-Magallanes) started at third base and batted eighth.  0-for-4 with one run, one walk, and grounded into one double play.
Rayder Ascanio (Palm Beach-Magallanes) started at shortstop and batted ninth.  1-for-4 with one run and two strikeouts.
Jorge Rondon (former St. Louis-Magallanes) entered in the sixth and pitched one inning.  He allowed one hit, no runs, one walk, and struck one out.  (p-s:22-12)(g/f:1-1)
Pedro Rodriguez (former MiLB signing-Magallanes) entered in the eighth and pitched one inning.  He allowed no hits or runs, and one walk for the hold (1).  (p-s:16-7)(g/f:2-1)

Rafael Ortega (former Memphis-Caribes) started in centerfield and batted leadoff.  1-for-5 with one home run, three RBIs, one run, and one strikeout.

Caribes beat Magallanes 9-8
LVBP Official Site Post Game

Notes:
Aragua fired manager Buddy Bailey (Chicago-N MiLB MGR) after the loss on Saturday: LVBP Official Site

Sunday's Games:
Lara (3-1) visits Zulia (1-3) @ 4:00 PM VET
Caracas (3-1) visits Aragua (1-3) @ 5:00 PM VET
Magallanes (1-3) visits Caribes (3-1) @ 6:00 PM VET


Dominican League Round Robin:

Donovan Solano (former Memphis-Licey) started at second base and batted second.  3-for-5 with one double, two RBIs, two runs, one strikeout, and assisted in one double play.
Pedro Echemendia (Memphis-Licey) started and pitched six innings.  He allowed one hit, no runs, one walk, and struck five out for the winning decision (2-0).  (g/f:8-2)

Licey beat Cibao 7-1
LIDOM Official Site Post Game

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

Audry Perez (former St. Louis-Escogido) started at catcher and batted eighth.  0-for-2 and threw out one base runner.

Escogido beat Cibaenas 4-1
LIDOM Official Site Post Game

Notes:
Angel Castro (former Memphis-Cibaenas) as named a 2017-18 LIDOM gold glove winner: Estrellas Official Site

Luis Urueta (former Palm Beach-Licey MGR) talks Pedro Echemendia (Memphis-Licey): Licey Official Site

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


Nicaraguan League:

Final Stats:
Edgard Montiel (former DSL-Chinandega) played in 39 games going 43-for-136 (.316) with 11 doubles, one triple, two home runs, 25 RBIs, 62 total bases, 21 runs, 19 walks (four intentional), three sacrifices, one sac fly, five hit by pitches, one stolen base, 14 strikeouts, one caught stealing, grounded into four double plays, .430 OBP, .456 SLG, and .886 OPS.
Curt Smith (former Springfield-Chinandega) played in 37 games going 26-for-122 (.213) with three doubles, six home runs, 11 RBIs, 47 total bases, 18 runs, 26 walks (two intentional), one sacrifice, one sac fly, three hit by pitches, two stolen bases, 18 strikeouts, grounded into three double plays, .370 OBP, .385 SLG, and .755 OPS.

Fidencio Flores (former GCL-Boer) made nine appearances (four starts) posting a 2-2 record, 2.73 ERA, and 1.18 WHIP.  He allowed 22 hits, 12 runs (eight earned), one home run, nine walks (two intentional), hit three batters, threw two wild pitches, and struck 18 out over 26.1 innings.
Ronald Medrano (former GCL-Leon) made two relief appearances posting a 0-0 record, 13.50 ERA, and 2.63 WHIP.  He allowed six hits, four earned runs, one walk, and struck three out over 2.2 innings.

Notes:
Fidencio Flores (former GCL-Boer) is scheduled to start game three for Boer against Chinandega: La Prensa

Jed Lowrie (Oakland) and John Mayberry (former Detroit) put on a baseball clinic in Nicaragua and one main focus was the treatment of woman: La Prensa

Sunday's Playoff Game:
Boer (0-0) visits Chinandega (0-0) @ 4:00 PM


Colombian League Round Robin:

Sincelejo beat Barranquilla 12-4: LCBP Official Site

Sunday's Game:
Monteria (0-3) visits Barranquilla (1-2) @ 5:00 PM


Puerto Rican League:

Yariel Gonzalez (State College-Mayaguez) started at first base and batted fifth.  0-for-4 at the plate.
Tyler Herron (former Springfield-Mayaguez) entered in the seventh and pitched to one batter.  He allowed no hits or runs, and struck one out.  (p-s:3-3)

Anthony Garcia (former Memphis-Carolina) started in right field and batted fourth.  1-for-3 with one run and one strikeout.

Carolina beat Mayaguez 2-0
LBPRC Official Site Post Game

Ruben Gotay (former Memphis-Caguas) started at first base and batted sixth.  0-for-4 with one strikeout, grounded into one double play, and one fielding error.
Randy Ruiz (former MiLB signing-Mayaguez) started as designated hitter and batted seventh.  1-for-3 with one strikeout.

Santurce beat Mayaguez 6-2
LBPRC Official Site Post Game

Sunday's Games:
Santurce (2-0) visits Caguas (0-2) for a doubleheader beginning @ 11:00 AM AST
Carolina (1-1) visits Mayaguez (1-1) @ 1:00 PM AST

Friday, January 5, 2018

Cardinals Winter League Notebook 1-5-18: Cedric Hunter Hits A Solo Home Run; Edgard Montiel Singles, Walks, & Drives In One Run; Curt Smith Knocks In One Run



Mexican Pacific League Playoffs:

Randy Arozarena (Springfield-Navojoa) started in left field and batted second.  1-for-4 with one double, one run, and two strikeouts.

Cedric Hunter (former Memphis-Hermosillo) entered late in the game in left field and batted leadoff.  1-for-2 with one home run, one RBI, and one run,
Efren Navarro (former Memphis-Hermosillo) started at first base and batted third.  0-for-4 with two strikeouts and grounded into one double play.
Irving Lopez (State College-Hermosillo) entered late in the game as a pinch runner.
Luis Garcia (former New Haven-Hermosillo) entered late in the game as designated hitter and batted fourth.  0-for-1 at the plate.
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 (1).  (p-s:12-10)(g/f:0-1)

Hermosillo beat Navojoa 4-3
LMP Official Site Post Game

Niko Vasquez (former Springfield-Mazatlan) started at shortstop and batted eighth.  0-for-4 with two strikeouts and assisted in one double play.

Mazatlan beat Mexicali 3-0
LMP Official Site Post Game

Friday's Games:
Culiacan (2-1) visits Jalisco (1-2) @ 8:00 PM CT
Navojoa (2-1) visits Hermosillo (1-2) @ 7:30 PM MST
Mexicali (2-1) visits Mazatlan (1-2) @ 8:00 PM MT


Venezuelan League Playoffs:

Stats:
Wilfredo Tovar (Memphis-Caracas) has played in two games going 6-for-9 (.667) with one double, one home run, two RBIs, ten total bases, five runs, .700 OBP, 1.111 SLG, and 1.811 OPS.
Rangel Ravelo (Memphis-Lara) has played in two games going 5-for-9 (.556) with two RBIs, five total bases, two runs, one walk, .600 OBP, .556 SLG, and 1.156 OPS.
Rayder Ascanio (Palm Beach-Magallanes) has played in two games going 3-for-7 (.429) with one double, one home run, one RBI, seven total bases, three runs, one walk, one strikeout, .500 OBP, 1.000 SLG, and 1.500 OPS.
Jermaine Curtis (former St. Louis-Zulia) has played in two games going 2-for-6 (.333) with one RBI, two total bases, two walks, one strikeout, .500 OBP, .333 SLG, and .833 OPS.
Jose Martinez (former Springfield-Magallanes) has played in two games going 2-for-6 (.333) with one RBI, two total bases, one run, .333 OBP, .333 SLG, and .667 OPS.
Ildemaro Vargas (former Springfield-Lara) has played in two games going 3-for-10 (.300) with one double, one RBI, four total bases, one run, two walks, one strikeout, .417 OBP, .400 SLG, and .817 OPS.
Eugenio Velez (former Memphis-Lara) has played in two games going 2-for-8 (.250) with two total bases, three strikeouts, one caught stealing, .250 OBP, .250 SLG, and .500 OPS.
Ronny Cedeno (former St. Louis-Magallanes) has played in two games going 1-for-8 (.125) with one total base, one run, one walk, one strikeout, .222 OBP, .125 SLG, and .347 OPS.
Rafael Ortega (former Memphis-Caribes) has played in two games going 1-for-10 (.100) with one total base, one strikeout, .100 OBP, .100 SLG, and .200 OPS.

Pedro Rodriguez (former MiLB signing-Magallanes) has made one relief appearance posting a 1-0 record, 0.00 ERA, and 1.00 WHIP.  He's allowed one hit, no runs, one walk, and struck two out over two innings.
Jorge Rondon (former St. Louis-Magallanes) has made two relief appearances posting a 0-0 record, 0.00 ERA, and 1.00 WHIP.  He's allowed one hit and no runs over one inning.
Miguel Socolovich (former St. Louis-Caracas) has made two relief appearances posting a 0-0 record, 4.50 ERA, and 1.00 WHIP.  He's allowed two hits, one earned run, and struck one out over two innings.
Richard Castillo (former Memphis-Zulia) has made one relief appearance posting a 0-0 record, 6.75 ERA, and 2.25 WHIP.  He's allowed three hits, one earned run, and struck one out over 1.1 innings.

Notes:
Pedro Rodriguez (former MiLB signing-Magallanes) was nominated for the Comeback Player of the Year: El Emergente

Friday's Games:
Lara (2-0) visits Zulia (0-2) @ 7:00 PM VET
Caracas (2-0) visits Aragua (0-2) @ 7:00 PM VET
Magallanes (1-1) visits Caribes (1-1) @ 7:00 PM VET


Dominican League Round Robin:

Alberto Rosario (former St. Louis-Cibaenas) started at catcher and batted ninth.  0-for-2 at the plate.
Francisco Pena (MiLB signing-Cibaenas) entered late in the game at catcher and batted ninth.  0-for-1 and allowed one stolen base.
Angel Castro (former Memphis-Cibaenas) entered in the seventh and pitched to five batters.  He allowed two hits, one earned run, and one walk.  (g/f:1-0)

Escogido beat Cibaenas 10-5
LIDOM Official Site Post Game

Donovan Solano (former Memphis-Licey) started at third base and batted sixth.  1-for-3 with one double, one run, and one hit by pitch.

Licey beat Cibao 5-4
LIDOM Official Site Post Game

Friday's Games:
Cibaenas (3-3) visits Cibao (1-5) @ 7:30 PM AST
Licey (6-0) visits Escogido (2-4) @ 7:30 PM AST


Nicaraguan League:

Edgard Montiel (former DSL-Chinandega) started at first base and batted fifth.  1-for-3 with one RBI, one run, and one walk.
Curt Smith (former Springfield-Chinandega) started as designated hitter and batted sixth.  0-for-3 with one RBI and one sac fly.

Chinandega beat Boer 5-1
LBPN Official Site Post Game

Friday's Game:
Chinandega (23-19) visits Rivas (23-19) @ 6:00 PM


Colombian League Round Robin:

Geddy Guerra (former VSL-Monteria) started and earned the loss and Enrique Perez (GCL-Barranquilla) and Dewin Perez (Peoria-Barranquilla) also pitched as Barranquilla beat Monteria 4-2: LCBP Official Site

Friday's Game:
Barranquilla (1-1) visits Monteria (0-2)


Panama League Championship:

Notes:
Cocle beat Urraca 4-1, with Cocle leading the series 2-0: TV Max Deportes


Puerto Rican League:

Friday's Games:
Santurce (0-0) visits Carolina (0-0) @ 3:00 PM AST
Caguas (0-0) visits Mayaguez (0-0) @ 7:30 PM AST

Friday, December 8, 2017

Cardinals Winter League Notebook 12-8-17: Randy Arozarena Singles, Homers, & Drives In Two Runs; Angel Castro Strikes Out Two Over Three Scoreless Innings; Donovan Solano Singles Twice, Doubles, & Knocks In One Run



Mexican Pacific League:

Jesus Cruz (State College-Jalisco) entered in the third and pitched two innings.  He allowed no hits or runs, three walks, hit one batter, and struck one out.  (p-s:40-20)(g/f:2-3)
Robert Stock (former Palm Beach-Jalisco) entered in the ninth and pitched to seven batters.  He allowed three hits, four earned runs, two walks, and struck one out.  (p-s:25-13)(g/f:1-0)

Mexicali beat Jalisco 17-5
LMP Official Site Post Game

Richy Pedroza (former Peoria-Obregon) started at shortstop and batted second.  3-for-4 with one caught stealing and assisted in two double plays.

Obregon beat Mazatlan 4-0
LMP Official Site Post Game

Randy Arozarena (Springfield-Navojoa) started in right field and batted leadoff.  2-for-5 with one home run, two RBIs (one w/two-outs), two runs, and three strikeouts.

Navojoa beat Mochis 7-3
LMP Official Site Post Game

Efren Navarro (former Memphis-Hermosillo) started in right field and batted third. 3-for-4 with one double, one triple, and one two-out RBI.
Luis Garcia (former New Haven-Hermosillo) started as designated hitter and batted fourth.  0-for-4 with two strikeouts.
Allen Cordoba (former Johnson City-Hermosillo) started at third base and batted fifth.  0-for-3 with one walk and one strikeout.

Culiacan beat Hermosillo 5-1
LMP Official Site Post Game

Friday's Games:
Mochis (19-31) visits Jalisco (23-27) @ 7:15 PM CT
Mazatlan (30-20) visits Navjoa (27-23) @ 7:30 PM MST
Obregon (20-30) visits Hermosilllo (26-24) @ 7:30 PM MST
Mexicali (28-22) visits Culiacan (27-23) @ 7:35 PM MT


Venezuelan League:

Breyvic Valera (St. Louis-Margarita) started at second base and batted third.  1-for-3 with one RBI, one run, and grounded into one double play/
Kevin Medrano (former 2011 draft selection-Margarita) started at shortstop and batted sixth.  1-for-2 with one walk and one strikeout.
Kender Villegas (former Palm Beach-Margarita) entered in the sixth and pitched to three batters. He allowed no hits, one earned run, and one intentional walk.  (p-s:7-5)(g/f:2-0)(ir-s:2-1)

Aragua beat Margarita 7-4 in game one of a doubleheader
LVBP Official Site Post Game

Kevin Medrano (former 2011 draft selection-Margarita) started at second base and batted sixth.  2-for-3 with one caught stealing.
Gabriel Lino (Memphis free agent-Margarita) started at catcher and batted eighth.  1-for-3 with two strikeouts.

Aragua beat Margarita 8-0 in game two of doubleheader
LVBP Official Site Post Game

Richard Castillo (former Memphis-Zulia) entered in the ninth and pitched one inning.  He allowed one hit, no runs, and struck one out.  (p-s:12-9)(g/f:2-0)

Rafael Ortega (former Memphis-Caribes) started in centerfield and batted leadoff.  2-for-4 with one strikeout and one outfield assist.

Zulia beat Caribes 9-1
LVBP Official Site Post Game

Ildemaro Vargas (former Springfield-Lara) started at second base and batted leadoff.  0-for-5 with one run, grounded into one double play, and assisted in one double play.

Lara beat La Guaira 8-7
LVBP Official Site Post Game

Notes:
Jose 'Cafecito' Martinez (St. Louis-La Guaira) is expected to be activated by La Guaira next week: LVBP Official Site

Cesar Valera (former Palm Beach-Caribes) is looked at as an important piece to Caribes' future: Lider

Rangel Ravelo (Memphis-Lara) was removed from the Lara active roster with a thigh injury: Lider

Friday's Games:
Zulia (23-24) visits Caribes (21-27) @ 7:00 PM VET
Margarita (19-30) visits Magallanes (29-19) @ 7:00 PM VET
Lara (25-21) visits Caracas (28-20) @ 7:00 PM VET
La Guaira (18-28) visits Aragua (27-21) @ 7:00 PM VET


Dominican League:

Eugenio Velez (former Memphis-Azucareros) entered late in the game as a pinch runner.
Luis Cruz (former Memphis-Azucareros) entered late in the game at catcher and allowed two stolen bases.

Donovan Solano (former Memphis-Licey) started at third base and batted eighth.  3-for-5 with one double, one RBI, one run, one throwing error, and assisted in one double play.

Licey beat Azucareros 3-2 in 10 innings
LIDOM Official Site Post Game

Angel Castro (former Memphis-Cibaenas) entered in the second and pitched three innings.  He allowed four hits, no runs, one walk, and struck two out.  (g/f:4-1)

Sandy Alcantara (St. Louis-Cibao) entered in the fifth and pitched 1.1 innings.  He allowed one hit, no runs, three walks, and threw one wild pitch.  (g/f:4-0)

Cibao beat Cibaenas 6-3
LIDOM Official Site Post Game

Friday's Games:
Azucareros (10-17) visits Escogido (12-15) @ 7:15 PM AST
Cibao (16-10) visits Estrellas (16-9) @ 7:30 PM AST
Licey (11-16) visits Cibaenas (14-12) @ 8:00 PM AST


Nicaraguan League:

Stats:
Edgard Montiel (former DSL-Chinandega) has played in 26 games going 26-for-89 (.292) with seven doubles, one triple, one home run, 13 RBIs, 38 total bases, 13 runs, 13 walks (three intantional), four hit by pitches, one sacrifice, one sac fly, one caught stealing, eight strikeouts, grounded into three double plays, .418 OBP, .427 SLG, and .845 OPS.
Curt Smith (former Springfield-Chinandega) has played in 30 games going 24-for-108 (.222) with three doubles, five home runs, eight RBIs, 42 total bases, 16 runs, 20 walks (two intentional), three hit by pitches, one sacrifice, one stolen base, 17 strikeouts, grounded into one double play, .368 OBP, .389 SLG, and .757 OPS.

Friday's Games:
Rivas (16-13) visits Leon (14-16)
Chinandega (14-16) visits Boer (15-14)


Colombian League:

Stats:
Enrique Perez (GCL-Barranquilla) has a 0-0 record and 0.00 ERA.  He's allowed no hits or runs, hit one batter, and struck two out over one inning.
Gueddy Guerra (former VSL-Monteria) has a 4-1 record and 0.96 ERA.  He's allowed 22 hits, nine runs (four earned), one home run, 12 walks, hit three batters, thrown one wild pitch, and struck 32 out over 37.1 innings.
Jackson Solarte (former VSL-Sinceljo) has a 1-0 record and 1.69 ERA. He's allowed nine hits, three runs (two earned), seven walks, and struck seven out over 10.2 innings.
Dewin Perez (Peoria-Barranquilla) has a 1-1 record and 2.00 ERA.  He's allowed eight hits, three runs (two earned), five walks, thrown three wild pitches, and struck 14 out over nine innings.
Jonathan Escudero (former Palm Beach-Barranquilla) has a 1-3 record and 2.55 ERA.  He's allowed 18 hits, eight runs (seven earned), one home run, nine walks, hit one batter, thrown one wild pitch, and struck 20 out over 24.2 innings.
Jose Calero (former GCL-Sincelejo) has a 0-2 record and 5.95 ERA.  He's allowed 25 hits, 13 earned runs, one home run, three walks, one balk, thrown one wild pitch, and struck 17 out over 19.2 innings.
Ramon Ulacio (former GCL-Monteria) has a 0-2 record and 7.15 ERA.  He's allowed 31 hits, 18 earned runs, four home runs, nine walks, hit five batters, thrown six wild pitches, and struck 21 out over 22.2 innings.

Friday's Games:
Monteria (15-10) visits Cartagena (6-19) @ 7:00 PM
Barranquilla (14-11) visits Sincelejo (15-10) @ 7:00 PM

Monday, October 30, 2017

Cardinals Winter League Notebook 10-30-17: Maikel Cleto Strikes Out One Over One Scoreless Innings For The Save; Pedro Echemendia Strikes Out Two Of Three Batters For The Hold; Updates On Tommy Pham, Nick Additon, Jose Martinez, & Roberto Canache



Arizona Fall League:

Stats:
Peter Mooney (former 2010 draft selection-Salt River) has played in 13 games going 13-for-38 (.342) with two doubles, three RBIs, 15 total bases, seven runs, four walks, one stolen base, four strikeouts, one caught stealing, .419 OBP, .395 SLG, and .813 OPS.
Andrew Knizner (Springfield-Surprise) has played in ten games going 14-for-41 (.341) with one double, two home runs, ten RBIs, 21 total bases, five runs, two walks, eight strikeouts, .372 OBP, .512 SLG, and .884 OPS.
Ian Rice (former 2012 draft selection-Mesa) has played in eight games going 9-for-27 (.333) with four doubles, six RBIs, 13 total bases, three runs, six walks, seven strikeouts, .455 OBP, .481 SLG, and .936 OPS.
Oscar Mercado (Springfield-Surprise) has played in 11 games going 13-for-41 317) with three doubles, four RBIs, 16 total bases, five runs, nine walks, four stolen bases, nine strikeouts, .440 OBP, .390 SLG, and .830 OPS.
Aramis Garcia (former 2011 draft selection-Scottsdale) has played in six games going 8-for-27 (.296) with one home run, five RBIs, 11 total bases, two runs, nine strikeouts, .296 OBP, .407 SLG, and .704 OPS.
John Nogowski (Springfield-Surprise) has played in four games going 4-for-14 (.286) with three doubles, one RBI, seven total bases, four runs, two walks, two strikeouts, .375 OBP, .500 SLG, and .875 OPS.
Edmundo Sosa (Palm Beach-Surprise) has played in nine games going 9-for-33 (.273) with one triplem three RBIs, 11 total bases, four runs, nine strikeouts, .314 OBP, .333 SLG, and .648 OPS.
Charlie Tilson (former Memphis-Glendale) has played in one game going 0-for-4 (.000) with one RBI and one strikeout.

Arturo Reyes (Memphis-Surprise) has made six relief appearances posting a 0-0 record, 4.50 ERA, 1.25 WHIP, and two holds.  He's allowed nine hits, four earned runs, one walk, and struck eight out over eight innings.
Josh Lucas (St. Louis-Surprise) has made six relief appearances posting a 0-1 record, 4.50 ERA, and 1.33 WHIP.  He's allowed seven hits, four runs (three earned), one home run, one walk, hit one batter, and struck five out over 6.1 innings.
Sandy Alcantara (St. Louis-Surprise) has made four starts posting a 0-2 record, 5.73 ERA, and 1.64 WHIP.  He's allowed ten hits, seven earned runs, two home runs, eight walks, hit one batter, and struck ten out over 11 innings.
Jordan Hicks (Palm Beach-Surprise) has made five relief appearances posting a 0-2 record, 11.42 ERA, and 2.31 WHIP.  He's allowed 16 hits, 12 runs (11 earned), two home runs, four walks, and struck eight out over 8.2 innings.

Notes:
Aramis Garcia (former 2011 draft selection-Scottsdale) flashes pop: MLB Official Site

Monday's Games:
Mesa (9-7) visits Salt River (6-9-1) @ 12:35 PM MST
Scottsdale (8-7-1) visits Glendale (7-9) @ 12:35 PM MST
Surprise (7-9) visits Peoria (10-6) @ 12:35 PM MST


Mexican Pacific League:

Efren Navarro (former Memphis-Hermosillo) started at first base and batted third.  1-for-3 with one walk and one unassisted double play.

Maikel Cleto (former St. Louis-Mochis) entered in the ninth and pitched one inning.  He allowed two hits, no runs, and struck one out for the save (3).  (p-s:21-12)(g/f:0-2)

Mochis beat Hermosillo 6-4
LMP Official Site Post Game

Randy Arozarena (Springfield-Navojoa) started in centerfield and moved to left, batting leadoff.  1-for-4 with one double and one run.

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

Navojoa beat Culiacan 5-0
LMP Official Site Post Game

No Games Scheduled For Monday


Venezuelan League:

Ronny Cedeno (former St. Louis-Magallanes) started at third base and batted fifth.  0-for-3 with one walk, one strikeout, and assisted in one double play.

Pedro Echemendia (Memphis-La Guaira) entered in the eighth and pitched to three batters.  He allowed one hit, no runs, and struck two out for the hold (1).  (p-s:15-9)(ir-s:1-1)

La Guaira beat Magallanes 6-5
LVBP Official Site Post Game

Fabian Blanco (Johnson City-Lara) entered in the seventh and pitched to one batter.  He allowed no hits or runs for the hold (1).  (p-s:6-4)(g/f:0-1)(ir-s:1-0)

Rafael Ortega (former Memphis-Caribes) started in centerfield and batted leadoff.  0-for-3 with one run, two walks, one caught stealing, and one outfield assist.
Cesar Valera (former Palm Beach-Caribes) entered late in the game at second base and batted eighth.  0-for-2 with one strikeout.
Nick Greenwood (former St. Louis-Caribes) started and pitched to eight batters.  He allowed six hits, five earned runs, and sturck one out for the losing decision (0-3).  (p-s:26-15)(g/f:1-0)

Lara beat Caribes 9-4
LVBP Official Site Post Game

Kender Villegas (former Palm Beach-Margarita) entered in the fifth and pitched one inning.  He allowed four hits, one earned run, and stuck one out.  (p-s:24-14)(g/f:1-0)

Aragua beat Margarita 4-3
LVBP Official Site Post Game

Notes:
Rafael Ortega (former Memphis-Caribes) looks forward to contributing for the full season with Caribes: LVBP Official Site

Francisco Rodriguez (former Washington-La Guaira) is expected to join La Guaira at the end of November: LVBP Official Site

Manny Delcarmen (Bridgeport-Magallanes) is expected to join Magallanes on November 23rd: LVBP Official Site

Roberto Canache (former Johnson City-Caribes) is dealing with tendonitis is his right elbow and will miss a couple weeks: LVBP Official Site

Jose 'Cafecito' Martinez (St. Louis-La Guaira) could be activated in the next week by La Guiara: Meridiano

Monday's Game:
Margarita (8-9) visits Aragua (13-4) @ 7:00 PM VET


Venezuelan Parallel League:

Monday's Games:
Lara (7-5-1) visits Margarita-Aragua (4-2-3) @ 9:00 AM VET
Philadelphia (3-7-3) visits Magallanes (4-8-1) @ 10:00 AM VET
La Guaira (3-4-2) visits Boston (8-3-2) @ 11:00 AM VET


Dominican League:

Angel Castro (former Memphis-Cibaenas) started and pitched 1.1 innings.  He allowed six hits, five earned runs, and one home run for the losing decision (1-2).  (g/f:0-2)

Licey beat Cibaenas 9-7
LIDOM Official Site Post Game

Magneuris Sierra (St. Louis-Azucareros) entered late in the game as a pinch hitter and batted sixth.  0-for-1 with one strikeout.
Eugenio Velez (former Memphis-Azucareros) started as designated hitter and batted seventh.  0-for-3 at the plate.
Jayson Aquino (former waiver claim-Azucareros) entered in the eighth and pitched to one batter.  He allowed no hits or runs, and struck one out.  (ir-s:1-0)

Estrellas beat Azucareros 6-2
LIDOM Official Site Post Game

Notes:
Tommy Pham (St. Louis-Escogido) and Nick Additon (former Memphis-Escogido) are expected to join Escogido in December: Julio C. Olivares Twitter

Monday's Game:
Licey (3-8) visits Escogido (7-4) @ 7:15 PM AST


Puerto Rican Double-A League (April 1, 2018):

Notes:
The league has set April 1st as the opening day: El Vocero

Tuesday, October 24, 2017

Cardinals Winter League Notebook 10-24-17: Imeldo Diaz Singles, Doubles Twice, & Drives In Three Runs; Angel Castro Strikes Out Two Over Six Scoreless Innings For The Win; Cesar Valera Hits A Solo Home Run



Cuban League:

2017 All-Star Game results: Baseball de Cuba


Arizona Fall League:

Peter Mooney (former 2010 draft selection-Salt River) started at shortstop and batted eighth.  0-for-4 with two strikeouts and assisted in one double play.

Oscar Mercado (Springfield-Surprise) started in centerfield and batted third.  1-for-3 with one walk, one stolen base, and grounded into one double play.
Sandy Alcantara (St. Louis-Surprise) started and pitched two innings.  He allowed two hits, one earned run, one home run, three walks, and struck two out.  (p-s:52-27)(g/f:3-0)
Josh Lucas (St. Louis-Surprise) entered in the ninth and pitched one inning.  He allowed three hits and one earned run for the save (1).  (p-s:23-15)(g/f:2-1)

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

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


Mexican Pacific League:

Stats:
Randy Arozarena (Springfield-Navojoa) has played in 11 games going 15-for-48 (.313) with two doubles, one triple, two home runs, five RBIs, 25 total bases, 11 runs, six strikeoutsthree walks, two stolen bases, 11 strikeouts, two caught stealing, .365 OBP, .521 SLG, and .88 6 OPS.
Cedric Hunter (former Memphis-Obregron) has played in 11 games going one double, four home runs, eight RBIs, 35 total nbases, six runs, four walks,
Niko Vasquez (former Springfield-Navojoa) has played  in ten games going 10-for-36 (.278) with one triple, one home run, six RBIs, 15 total bases, five runs, two walks, seven strikeouts, one caught stealing, .366 OBP, .417 SLG, and .783 OPS.
Efren Navarro (former Memphis-Hermosillo) has played 11 games going 11-for-40 (.275) with three doubles, two home runs, nine RBIs, 20 total bases, eight runs, nine walks, eight strikeouts, .420 OBP, .500 SLG, and .920 OPS.
Luis Garcia (former New Haven-Hermosillo) has played in three games going 1-for-7 (.143) with one RBI, one total bases, one run, one strikeout, .250 OBP, .143 SLG, and .393 OPS.
Alexis Wilson (Johnson City-Culiacan) has played in seven games going 2-for-19 (.105) with two total bases, two runs, two walks, six strikeouts, .198 OBP, .105 SLG, and .296 OPS.

Robert Stock (former Palm Beach-Jalisco) has made six relief appearances posting a 1-0 record, 0.00 ERA, 0.88 WHIP, two holds, and one save.  He's allowed two hits, no runs, three walks, hit one batter, and struck five out over 5.2 innings.
Jesus Cruz (State College-Jalisco) has made two starts posting a 0-0 record, 1.93 ERA, and 1.39 WHIP.  He's allowed nine hits, two earned runs, four walks, hit one batter, and struck seven out over 9.1 innings.
Maikel Cleto (former St. Louis-Mochis) has made five relief appearances posting a 0-1 record, 3.38 ERA, 1.63 WHIP, and two saves.  He's allowed eight hits, three earned runs, five walks, and struck six out over eight innings.

Tuesday's Games:
Mexicali (7-4) visits Jalisco (6-5) @ 7:15 PM  CT
Obregon (3-8) visits Mochis (3-8) @ 7:30 PM MT
Culiacan (7-4) visits Hermosillo (7-4) @ 7:30 PM MST
Mazatlan (7-4) visits Navojoa (4-7) @ 7:30 PM MST


Venezuelan League:

Cesar Valera (former Palm Beach-Caribes) started at third base and batted ninth.  1-for-3 with one home run, one RBI, one run, and one sacrifice.
Nick Greenwood (former St. Louis-Caribes) started and pitched 3.1 innings.  He allowed four hits, two earned runs, and three walks (one intentional).  (p-s:51-32)(g/f:3-3)

Wilfredo Tovar (Memphis-Caracas) started at shortstop and batted seventh.  1-for-4 with one RBI, one run, one strikeout, and assisted in two double plays.

Caribes beat Caracas 6-3
LVBP Official Site Post Game

Notes:
Nick Greenwood (former St. Louis-Caribes) left his start early with a leg injury and Rafael Ortega (former Memphis-Caribes) is expected to debut on Friday: El Emergente

Tuesday's Games:
Lara (5-6) visits Magallanes (6-5) @ 7:00 PM VET
Aragua (8-3) visits La Guaira (5-6) @ 7:00 PM VET


Venezuelan Parallel League:

Jose Gomez (former Johnson City-La Guaira) entered in the seventh and pitched 1.2 innings.  He allowed no hits or runs, two walks, and struck four out.  (ir-s:2-2)

Boston and La Guaira tied 3-3

Carlos Talavara (Johnson City-Margarita/Aragua) started in centerfield and batted sixth.  2-for-4 with two runs.
Imeldo Diaz (State College-Margarita/Aragua) started at shortstop and batted eighth.  3-for-4 with two doubles, three RBIs, and one run.

Margarita-Aragua beat Magallanes 7-0

Tuesday's Games:
La Guaira (2-2-1) visits Margarita-Aragua (3-1-1) @ 9:00 AM VET
Philadelphia (3-5-1) visits Magallanes (2-7) @ 9:00 AM VET
Lara (4-4-1) visits Boston (6-1-2) @ 11:00 AM VET


Dominican League:

Angel Castro (former-Cibaenas) started and pitched six innings.  He allowed four hits, no runs, two walks, and struck two out for the winning decision (1-1).  (g/f:11-4)

Audry Perez (former St. Louis-Estrellas) entered late in the game at catcher.

Cibaenas beat Estrellas 3-1
LIDOM Official Site Post Game

Tuesday's Games:
Cibao (5-2) visits Escogido (5-2) @ 7:15 PM AST
Estrellas (5-2) visits Azucareros (0-7) @ 7:30 PM AST
Licey (2-5) visits Cibaenas (4-3) @ 8:00 PM AST


Nicaraguan League:

Curt Smith (former Springfield-Chinandega) started in right field and batted fourth.  1-for-4 with one strikeout.
Edgard Montiel (former DSL-Chinandega) started at first base and batted sixth.  2-for-4 with one double.

Boer beat Chinandega 2-1
LBPN Official Site Post Game

Tuesday's Games:
Chinandega (0-1) visits Leon (0-0) @ 6:00 PM
Rivas (0-0) visits Boer (1-0) @ 6:00 PM

Monday, October 16, 2017

Cardinals Winter League Notebook 10-16-17: Angel Castro Strikes Out One Over Three Hitless/Scoreless Innings; Maikel Cleto Strikes Out Two Over Two Scoreless Innings; Efren Navarro Singles, Doubles, Walks, & Drives In Two Runs



Nippon Professional Baseball Playoffs:

Carlos Peguero (former Memphis-Rakuten) started in right field and batted fourth.  1-for-3 with one walk and one strikeout.

Rakuten beat Seibu 5-2
Japan Times Post Game

Notes:
Carlos Peguero (former Memphi-Rakuten) left the game with leg tightness: Yakyubaka

Tuesday's Games:
Yokohoma (1-1) visits Hanshin (1-1) @ 5:00 AM ET


Korean Baseball Organization Playoffs:

Tuesday's Game:
NC (0-0) visits Doosan (0-0) @ 4:30 AM


Arizona Fall League:

Stats:
John Nogowski (Springfield-Surprise) has played in one game going 1-for-2 (.500) with one double, two total bases, one run, one walk, .667 OBP, 1.000 SLG, and 1.667 OPS.
Oscar Mercado (Springfield-Surprise) has played in four games going 5-for-16 (.313) with one RBI, five total bases, one run, three strikeouts, .313 OBP, .313 SLG, and .625 OPS.
Edmundo Sosa (Palm Beach-Surprise) has played in three games going 3-for-10 (.300) with two RBIs, three total bases, one run, four strikeouts, .364 OBP, .300 SLG, and .664 OPS.
Andrew Knizner (Springfield-Surprise) has played in three games going 3-for-11 (.273) with two RBIs, three total bases, one run, one walk, four strikeouts, .333 OBP, .273 SLG, and .606 OPS.
Peter Mooney (former 2010 draft selection-Salt River) has played in four games going 3-for-11 (.273) with three total bases, one run, one walk, .333 OBP, .273 SLG, and .606 OPS.
Aramis Garcia (former 2011 draft selection-Scottsdale) has played in two games going 2-for-8 (.250) with two total bases, three strikeouts, .250 OBP, .250 SLG, and .500 OPS.
Ian Rice (former 2012 draft selection-Mesa) has played in two games going 1-for-6 (.167) with one double, two RBIs, total bases, two walks, one strikeout, .375 OBP, .333 SLG, and .708 OPS.

Arturo Reyes (Memphis-Surprise) has made two relief appearances posting a 0-0 record, 0.00 ERA, and 1.00 WHIP.  He's allowed three hits, no runs, and struck two out over three innings.
Jordan Hicks (Palm Beach-Surprise) has made two relief appearances posting a 0-0 record, 4.50 ERA, and 1.50 WHIP.  He's allowed six hits, three runs (two earned), and struck two out over four innings.
Josh Lucas (St. Louis-Surprise) has made two relief appearances posting a 0-0 record, 4.50 ERA, and 0.50 WHIP.  He's allowed one hit, one earned run, hit one batter, and struck three out over two innings.
Sandy Alcantara (St. Louis-Surprise) has made one start posting a 0-1 record, 13.50 ERA, and 3.00 WHIP.  He's allowed four hits, three earned runs, and two walks over two innings.

Monday's Games:
Peoria (3-2) visits Salt River (2-3) @ 12:35 PM MST
Scottsdale (2-3) visits Surprise (2-3) @ 12:35 PM MST
Glendale (4-1) visits Mesa (2-3) @ 6:35 PM MST


Mexican Pacific League:

Cedric Hunter (former Memphis-Obregon) started in left field and batted fourth.  0-for-4 with one ground into double play.

Jalisco beat Obregon 7-1
LMP Official Site Post Game

Maikel Cleto (former St. Louis-Mochis) entered in the ninth and pitched two innings.  He allowed no hits or runs, two walks (one intentional), and struck two out.  (p-s:39-20)(g/f:1-2)

Alexis Wilson (State College-Culiacan) entered late in the game at catcher and batted ninth.  0-for-2 with one strikeout.

Culiacan beat Mochis 1-0 in 14 innings
LMP Official Site Post Game

Efren Navarro (former Memphis-Hermosillo) started in right field and moved to first base, batting third.  2-for-4 with one double, two two-out RBIs, one walk, and one strikeout.

Randy Arozarena (Springfield-Navojoa) started in right field and batted leadoff.  0-for-3 with one strikeout and one caught stealing.
Niko Vasquez (former Springfield-Navojoa) started as designated hitter and batted sixth.  1-for-4 at the plate.

Hermosillo beat Navojoa 4-1
LMP Official Site Post Game

No Games Scheduled For Monday


Venezuelan League:

Stats:
Ronny Cedeno (former St. Louis-Magallanes) has played in four games going 8-for-18 (.444) with one double, three RBIs, nine total bases, five runs, two walks, one stolen base, three strikeouts, .476 OBP, .500 SLG, and .976 OPS.
Wilfredo Tovar (Memphis-Caracas) has played in five games going 6-for-19 (.316) with one double, four RBIs, seven total bases, one walk, .350 OBP, .368 SLG, and .718 OPS.
Gabriel Lino (Memphis-Lara) has played two games going 2-for-8 (250) with two total bases, one walk, three strikeouts, .333 OBP, .250 SLG, and .583 OPS.
Dennis Ortega (State College-Margarita) has played in one game going 1-for-5 (.200) with one double, one RBI, two total bases, one strikeout, .200 OBP, .400 SLG, and .600 OPS.
Rayder Ascaenio (Palm Beach-Magallanes) has played in two games going 2-for-11 (.182) with one double, one RBI, three total bases, two runs, four strikeouts, .182 OBP, .273 SLG, and .455 OPS.
Jose Martinez (former Springfield-Magallanes) has played in five games going 2-for-19 (.105) with one double, one RBI, three total bases, one run, three walks, one strikeout, .227 OBP, .158 SLG, and .385 OPS.
Cesar Valera (former Palm Beach-Caribes) has played in four games going 1-for-15 (.067) with one double, two total bases, one run, one walk, .125 OBP, .133 SLG, and .258 OPS.

Pedro Echemendia (Memphis-La Guaira) has made two relief appearances posting a 0-0 record, 0.00 ERA, and 1.80 WHIP.  He's allowed thre hits, no runs, and struck two out over 1.2 innings.
Nick Greenwood (former St. Louis-Caribes) has made one start posting a 0-1 record, 4.50 ERA, and 2.00 WHIP.  He's allowed eight hits, four runs (two earned), and struck five out over four innings.
Eduardo Sanchez (former St. Louis-Margarita) has made three relief appearances posting a 1-0 record, 4.91 ERA, and 1.64 WHIP.  He's allowed four hits, two earned runs, two walks, hit one batter, and struck two out over 3.2 innings.
Corey Baker (former Memphis-Caracas) has made one start posting a 0-0 record, 5.40 ERA, and and 1.80 WHIP. He's allowed four hits, three runs (two earned), two walks, hit two batters, and struck one out over 3.1 innings.
Kender Villegas (former Palm Beach-Margarita) has made two relief appearances posting a 0-0 record, 19.29 ERA, and 3.00 WHIP.  He's allowed six hits, six runs (five earned), one walk, and struck one out over 2.1 innings.

Monday's Games:
Caracas (3-2) visits Caribes (1-4) for a doubleheader beginning @ 4:00 PM VET


Dominican League:

Alberto Rosario (St. Louis-Estrellas) started at catcher and batted ninth. 0-for-3 with one ground into double play and one passed ball.

Angel Castro (former Memphis-Cibaenas) entered in the fifth and pitched three innings.  He allowed no hits or runs, and struck one out.  (g/f:4-3)

Estrellas beat Cibaenas 3-0
LIDOM Official Site Post Game

Luis Cruz (former Memphis-Azucareros) entered late in the game at catcher.

Cibao beat Azucareros 8-7 in 11 innings
LIDOM Official Site Post Game

No Games Scheduled For Monday

Sunday, January 29, 2017

Cardinals Winter League Notebook 1-29-17: Hector Salazar Strikes Out Three & Allows One Run Over Five & Two-Thirds Innings; Donovan Solano Collects Two Singles & One RBI; Edgard Montiel Singles & Walks Twice



Mexican Pacific League Championship:

Eugenio Velez (former Memphis-Mochis) started as designated hitter and batted seventh.  1-for-3 with one run, one walk, one stolen base, and grounded into one double play.

Mexicali beat Mochis 13-1
LMP Official Site Post Game

Notes:
Mexicali won the series over Mochis four games to two and will head to the Caribbean Series.


Dominican League Championship:

Donovan Solano (former Memphis-Licey) started at second base and batted second.  2-for-5 with one RBI, grounded into one double play, and assisted in two double plays.

Brayan Pena (St. Louis free agent-Cibaenas) entered late in the game as a pinch hitter and batted ninth.  0-for-1 at the plate.
Angel Castro (former Memphis-Cibaenas) started and pitched to four batters.  He allowed two hits, no runs, and one walk.  (g/f:1-0)

Licey beat Cibaenas 6-2
LIDOM Official Site Post Game

Notes:
Licey won the series over Cibaenas five games to four and will head to the Caribbean Series.

The LIDOM had a little trouble paying the players in the playoffs: El Caribe

Cibaenas fans upset over the loss set fire to a tree near city hall: El Caribe

Donovan and Jonathan Solano (Licey) celebrated winning the LIDOM championship: El Heraldo


Australian Baseball League:

Malik Collymore (former Johnson City-Sydney) started in left field and batted second.  1-for-3 with one double, one walk, one stolen base, and one caught stealing.

Adelaide beat Sydney 4-3
Adelaide Official Site Post Game

Monday's Game:
Sydney (15-24) visits Brisbane (21-18) in makeup game for 1/15/17


Latin American Series:

Hector Salazar (former GCL-Panama Metro) started and pitched 5.2 innings.  He allowed three hits, one earned run, five walks, and struck three out.  (p-s:92-49)
Hector Corpas (former Quad Cities-Panama Metro) entered in the eighth and pitched to four batters.  He allowed two hits, one earned run, and struck one out.  (p-s:15-10)(ir-s:3-3)

Edgard Montiel (former DSL-Chinandega) started as designated hitter and batted third.  1-for-3 with one run, two walks, and one strikeout.
Curt Smith (former Springfield-Chinandega) started in right field and batted fourth.  1-for-5 with one run and one strikeout.

Panama Metro beat Chinandega 7-5
LCBP Official Site Post Game

Francisco Rivera (former Palm Beach-Xalapa) started at catcher and batted third.  1-for-4 at the plate.

Monteria beat Xalapa 9-0
LCBP Official Site Post Game

Notes:
Panama Metro lost out on the championship game in the tie-breaker coin flip: Probeis Oficial Twitter

Sunday's Championship Game:
Monteria (2-1) visits Chinandega (2-1) @ 3:00 PM


Caribbean Series (February 1, 2017):

Notes:
Zulia arrived in Culiacan, Mexico and added Pedro Rodriguez (former MiLB signing-Caribes/Lara) roster: LVBP Official Site

Rumors are swirling that the Puerto Rican League may not operate for the 2017-18 season and Ramon Vazquez (former Memphis-Santurce MGR) will look for opportunities elsewhere: Primera Hora


Arizona Winter League (February 3, 2017):

Notes:
Players report on January 30, 2017: Arizona Winter League Twitter


World Baseball Classic (March 6, 2017):

Notes:
The Colombian team will begin training tomorrow to create the 28-man roster from 50 players with Neder Horta (former St. Louis scout) as manager and Luis Urueta (former Palm Beach) as assistant: El Meridiano