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Sunday, November 17, 2019

Cardinals Winter League Notebook 11-17-19: Geddy Guerra Three Six Scoreless Innings For The Win; Brandon Dickson Named To All-World Team; Arturo Reyes Strikes Out Five Over Five & A Third Scoreless Innings



Mexican Pacific League:

Alexis Wilson (Peoria-Culiacan) started at catcher and batted sixth.  1-for-3 with one run, one walk, threw out one base runner, and picked off one runner.

Niko Vasquez (former Springfield-Monterrey) started at shortstop and batted sixth.  0-for-1 with three walks, one strikeout, one throwing error, one missed catch error, and assisted in one double play.

Monterrey beat Culiacan 6-2

Irving Lopez (Springfield-Hermosillo) started at second base and batted ninth.  1-for-4 with one run, grounded into one double play, and assisted in one double play.

Xavier Scruggs (former St. Louis-Mexicali) started at first base and batted fourth.  1-for-4 with one home run, one RBI, one run, two strikeouts, and assisted in two double plays.
Justin Williams (Memphis-Mexicali) started in left field and batted fifth.  0-for-3 with one walk and two strikeouts.

Mexicali beat Hermosillo 6-5

Sunday's Games:
Mazatlan (14-16) visits Jalisco (17-13) for a doubleheader beginning @ 3:15 PM CT
Culiacan (17-14) visits Monterrey (15-16) @ 4:00 PM CT
Guasave (13-18) visits Mochis (15-16) @ 5:00 PM MT
Hermosillo (17-13) visits Mexicali (14-17) @ 4:00 PM PT
Obregon (19-11) visits Navojoa (11-18) @ 5:00 PM MT


Dominican League:

Eliezer Alvarez (former Springfield-Escogdo) entered late in the game in left field and batted second.  0-for-3 with two strikeouts.
Audry Perez (former St. Louis-Escogido) started at catcher and batted ninth.  1-for-3 with one double, one run, and one strikeout.

Estrellas beat Escogido 9-3
LIDOM Official Site Post Game

Edmundo Sosa (St. Louis-Cibaenas) started at shortstop and batted second.  0-for-3 with one sacrifice and assisted in two double plays.
John Nogowski (Memphis-Cibaenas) started at first base and batted third.  0-for-3 and assisted in two double plays.
Francsico Pena (former St. Louis-Cibaenas) started at catcher and batted ninth.  0-for-2 with one walk, two strikeouts, and threw out one base runner.

Azucareros beat Cibaenas 2-1
LIDOM Official Site Post Game

Notes:
Alberto Triunfel (former Springfield-Escogido) was cut from the roster: Escogido Official Twitter

Julio Rodriguez (Springfield-Escogido) is done playing for the season: Escogido Official Twitter

Genesis Cabrera (St. Louis-Licey) talked about how pitching in the LIDOM helped him in the Majors: Licey Official Site

Sunday's Games:
Cibao (15-13) visits Estrellas (8-20) @ 5:00 PM AST
Licey (15-13) visits Cibaenas (12-16) @ 5:00 PM AST


Meridana League:

Notes:
Amaury Cazana (former Memphis-UADY) hit a solo home run but also committed an error that allowed a run to score: Meridana League Official Twitter and Meridana League Official Twitter


Premier 12:

Brandon Dickson (former St. Louis-USA) entered in the ninth and pitched 1.1 innings.  He allowed one hit, two runs (one earned), one walk, and struck three out.  (p-s:26-17)

Efren Navarro (former Memphis-Mexico) started at first base and batted third.  1-for-5 with one RBI and three strikeouts.
Arturo Reyes (former Memphis-Mexico) started and pitched 5.1 innings.  He allowed three hits, one earned run, and struck five out.  (p-s:75-51)

Mexico beat USA 3-2 in 10 innings
WBSC Official Site Post Game

Notes:
Efren Navarro (former Memphis-Mexico) talks after the Gold Medal win: WBSC Official Site

Brandon Dickson (former St. Louis-USA) was named to the All-World Team: WBSC Official Site

Kurt Heyer (former Memphis) pitched for Team USA against Arizona in October: Kurt Heyer Twitter


Venezuelan League:

Nestor Molina (former MiLB signing-Lara) started and pitched five innings.  He allowed five hits, one earned run, one walk, and struck two out for the winning decision (3-0).  (p-s:86-62)(g/f:8-7)

Wilfredo Tovar (former Memphis-Caracas) started at shortstop and batted third.  1-for-4 and assisated in one double play.
Jose Garcia (former Memphis-Caracas) entered late in the game as a pinch hitter and batted eighth.  1-for-1 at the plate.

Lara beat Caracas 9-5
LVBP Official Site Post Game

Cesar Valera (former Palm Beach-Caribes) started at third base and batted fifth.  2-for-3 with one run, one hit by pitch, was picked off, and assisted in one double play.
Gabriel Lino (former Memphis-Caribes) started at catcher and batted seventh.  0-for-2 with one RBI and two walks.

Aragua beat Caribes 2-1
LVBP Official Site Post Game

Ronny Cedeno (former MLB signing-Magallanes) started at second base and batted seventh.  1-for-4 with two two-out RBIs, one run, one strikeout, and one fielding error.
Wilfred Vivas (former GCL-Magallanes) entered late in the game at shortstop and batted seventh.  1-for-2 with one two-out RBI.
Hector Garcia (former Johnson City-Magallanes) started at third base and batted ninth.  1-for-4 with one two-out RBI, one run, one walk, one strikeout, and assisted in one double play.

Johny Celis (former MiLB tryout-Margarita) started as designated hitter and batted seventh.  1-for-3 with one strikeout.

Magallanes beat Margarita 13-1
LVBP Official Site Post Game

Luis Bandes (former Johnson City-La Guaira) entered late in the game as designated hitter and batted sixth.  0-for-1 with one ground into double play.
Kristhiam Linares (former Springfield-La Guaira) entered in the fourth and pitched to two batters.  He allowed one hit, no runs, and threw one wild pitch.  (p-s:6-5)(g/f:0-1)(ir-s:1-1)

Zulia beat La Guaira 6-2
LVBP Official Site Post Game

Notes:
Williams Perez (Springfield free agent-Lara) is dealing with a right foot injury: Lider

Clint Hurdle (former St. Louis) played for La Guaira early in his baseball career: El Emergente

Sunday's Games:
Caribes (4-7) visits Caracas (4-7) @ 1:00 PM VET
Aragua (5-6) visits Lara (8-3) @ 6:00 PM VET
Magallanes (5-6) visits Margarita (5-6) @ 5:00 PM VET
La Guaira (4-6) visits Zulia (8-2) @ 6:00 PM VET


Colombian League:

Notes:
Geddy Guerra (former VSL-Sincelejo) tossed six scoreless innings for the winning decision as Sincelejo beat Monteria 2-0: Sincelejo Official Twitter

Leandro Cedeno (Peoria-Barranquilla Giants) scored one run as Barranquilla Giants beat Barranquilla Gators 6-1: El Universal


Puerto Rican League:

Tyler Herron (former Springfield-Caguas) entered in the seventh and pitched one inning.  He allowed no hits or runs.  (g/f:1-1)

Caguas beat Manati 7-1
LBPRC Official Site Post Game

Hector Hernandez (former Palm Beach-Santurce) entered in the third and pitched 2.2 innings.  He allowed four hits, two earned runs, one walk, and struck four out.  (g/f:1-2)(ir-s:2-0)

Mayaguez beat Santurce 6-1
LBPRC Official Site Post Game

Sunday's Games:
Mayaguez (1-1) visits Manati (0-1) @ 3:45 PM AST
Carolina (1-0) visits Santurce (1-1) @ 6:15 PM AST


Nicaraguan League:

Notes:
Edgard Montiel (former DSL-Chinandega) hit a home run in the eighth as Chinandega beat Boer 12-4: LBPN Official Site

Friday, November 15, 2019

Cardinals Winter League Notebook 11-15-19: Will Changarotty Tossed Five Scoreless Innings; Anderson Gerdel Strikes Out Two Over Three & A Third Scoreless Innings; Vicente Campos Pitched Two Scoreless Innings For The Hold

Nippon Professional Baseball:

Notes:
Yokohama has posted Yoshitomo Tsutugo for MLB: NPB On Reddit Twitter


Mexican Pacific League:

Ramon Urias (Memphis-Mochis) started at second base and batted third.  1-for-2 with one run and one throwing error.

Obregon beat Mochis 8-2
LMP Official Site Post Game

Xavier Scruggs (former St. Louis-Mexicali) started at first base and batted fourth.  1-for-3 with two walks, one strikeout, and assisted in one double play.
Justin Williams (Memphis-Mexicali) started in left field and batted fifth.  0-for-4 with one intentional walk and grounded into one double play.
Maikel Cleto (former St. Louis-Mexicali) entered in the fifth and pitched 1.1 innings.  He allowed one hit, no runs, and struck one out fo the hold (2).  (p-s:21-15)(g/f:2-1)

Alexis Wilson (Peoria-Culiacan) started at catcher and batted seventh.  0-for-4 with one run, one walk, grounded into one double play, and threw out one of two base runners.

Mexicali beat Culiacan 5-4 in 10 innings
LMP Official Site Post Game

Friday's Games:
Mazatlan (13-16) visits Jalisco (17-12) @ 7:15 PM CT
Culiacan (17-12) visits Monterrey (13-16) @ 7:30 PM CT
Guasave (12-17) visits Mochis (14-15) @ 7:30 PM MT
Obregon (18-11) visits Navojoa (11-17) @ 7:30 PM MT
Hermosillo (17-11) visits Mexicali (12-17) @ 7:30 PM PT


Dominican League:

Stats:
Eliezer Alvarez (former Springfield-Escogido) has played in 13 games going 9-for-25 (.360) withtwo doubles, one triple, six RBIs, 13 total bases, two runs, three walks, three stolen bases, six strikeouts, .433 OBP, .520 SLG, and .953 OPS.
Edmundo Sosa (St. Louis-Cibaenas) has played in 22 games going 30-for-92 (.326) with six doubles, three home runs, 12 RBIs, 45 total bases, 17 runs, three walks, two stolen bases, 21 strikeouts, .379 OBP, .489 SLG, and .868 OPS.
John Nogowski (Memphis-Cibaenas) has played in 25 games going 30-for-96 (.313) with five doubles, three home runs, 18 RBIs, 44 total bases, nine runs, 15 walks, one stolen base, 11 strikeouts, .404 OBP, .458 SLG, and .862 OPS.
Francisco Pena (former St. Louis-Cibaenas) has played in 15 games going 12-for-43 (.279) with one home run, four RBIs, 15 total bases, two runs, one walk, five strikeouts, .319 OBP, .349 SLG, and .668 OPS.
Magneuris Sierra (former St. Louis-Azucareros) has played in 11 games going 8-for-33 (.242) with one RBI, eight total bases, six runs, two stolen bases, five strikeouts, .265 OBP, .242 SLG, and .507 OPS.
Rainel Rosario (former Springfield-Cibaenas) has played in ten games going 5-for-33 (.152) with one double, one home run, six RBIs, nine total bases, four runs, two walks, one stolen base, 13 strikeouts, .200 OBP, .273 SLG, and .473 OPS.
Yefri Perez (former MiLB signing-Cibaenas) has played in ten games going 0-for-4 (.000) with two runs, four stolen bases, three strikeouts, and two caught stealing.
Audry Perez (former St. Louis-Escogido) has played in five games going 0-for-2 (.000).

Raul Valdes (former St. Louis-Azucareros) has made six starts posting a 2-2 record, 2.91 ERA, and 1.29 WHIP.  He's allowed 30 hits, 13 runs (11 earned), 14 walks, and struck 20 out over 34 innings.
Mike Hauschild (former Memphis-Escogido) has made two starts posting a 1-0 record, 3.00 ERA, and 1.22 WHIP.  He's allowed twn hits, four runs (three earned), one walk, hit one batter, and struck three out over nine innings.
Evan MacLane (former St. Louis-Estrellas) has made seven starts posting a 1-2 record, 3.03 ERA, and 0.84 WHIP.  He's allowed 22 hits, 12 runs (ten earned), five home runs, three walks, hit two batters, and struck 20 out over 29.2 innings.
Hunter Cervenka (former Memphis-Cibaenas) has made 12 relief appearances posting a 0-0 record, 4.38 ERA, 1.22 WHIP, and two holds.  He's allowed nine hits, six earned runs, one home run, sic walks, and struck 11 out over 12.1 innings.
Yeison Medina (former Springfield-Estrellas) has made 11 relief appearances posting a 0-1 record, 8.31 ERA, 1.15 WHIP, and one hold.  He's allowed four hits, four earned runs, one home run, one walk, hit two batters, and struck five out over 4.1 innings.
Ronnie Williams (Springfield-Cibaenas) has made one relief appearance posting a *.** ERA/WHIP.  He's allowed two hits, three earned runs, and one walk over 0.0 innings.

Notes:
Genesis Cabrera (St. Louis-Licey) pitched an inning in Parallel League play: Licey Official Site

Friday's Games:
Cibao (14-12) visits Licey (14-12) @ 7:15 PM AST
Escogido (17-9) visits Estrellas (6-20) @ 7:30 PM AST
Azucareros (15-11) visits Cibaenas (12-14) @ 7:30 PM AST


Premier 12:

Brandon Dickson (former St. Louis-USA) entered in the ninth and pitched one inning.  He allowed no hits or runs, and struck two out for the save.  (p-s:11-8)

USA beat Chinese Taipei 3-2

Efren Navarro (former Memphis-Mexico) started at first base and batted fifth.  3-for-4 with two doubles and one run.
Fernando Salas (former St. Louis-Mexico) entered in the sixth and pitched two innings.  He allowed one hit, no runs, one walk, and struck one out.  (p-s:28-19)

South Korea beat Mexico 7-3
WBSC Official Site Post Game

Notes:
Brandon Dickson (former St. Louis-USA) playing pivotal role in USA bullpen: Yonhap News Agency

Saturday's Games:
Australia (1-3) visits Chinese Taipei (1-3) @ 12:00 PM
South Korea (3-1) visits Japan (3-1) @ 7:00 PM


Venezuelan League:

Vicente Campos (former MiLB signing-Lara) entered in the sixth and pitched two innings.  He allowed two hits, no runs, and one walk for the hold (3).  (p-s:30-17)(g/f:3-2)

Johny Celis (former MiLB tryout-Margarita) entered late in the game as designated hitter and batted fifth.  0-for-2 with one strikeout and grounded into one double play.
Anderson Gerdel (former Palm Beach-Margarita) entered in the third and pitched 3.1 innings.  He allowed two hits, no runs, one walk, threw one wild pitch, and struck two out.  (p-s:42-30)(g/f:2-4)

Margarita beat Lara 9-8 in 10 innings
LVBP Official Site Post Game

Cesar Valera (former Palm Beach-Caribes) started at shortstop and batted second.  1-for-4 with one RBI, one sac fly, and assisted in one double play.
Alirio Negrette (former DSL-Caribes) entered in the fifth and pitched to one batter.  He allowed no hits or runs for the hold (1).  (p-s:4-2)(ir-s:3-0)

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

Wilfredo Tovar (former Memphis-Caracas) started at shortstop and batted second.  1-for-4 with one double, one run, one intentional walk, and assisted in one double play.

Hector Garcia (former Johnson City-Magallanes) started at third base and batted second.  0-for-4 with one ground into double play and two fielding errors.
Ronny Cedeno (former MLB signing-Magallanes) started at second base and batted third.  0-for-4 with one strikeout.
Jorge Rondon (former St. Louis-Magallanes) entered in the seventh and pitched to five batters.  He allowed one hit, no runs, two walks (one intentional), and struck one out.  (p-s:16-8)(g/f:1-0)(ir-s:1-1)

Caracas beat Magallanes 6-1
LVBP Official Site Post Game

Notes:
Pedro Rodriguez (former MiLB signing-Lara) earned his 62nd career save: Lider

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


Colombian League:

Notes:
Will Changarotty (former State College-Barranquilla) started and pitched five scoreless innings, Fabian Blanco (State College-Barranquilla) could help hold the lead for win as Barranquilla Gators beat Barranquilla Giants 3-1: El Heraldo

Rumors swirling that Rayder Ascanio (Springfield-Barranquilla) is expected to join Magallanes in Venezuela and also not because he was re-signed by St. Louis: Angel Daniel Conde Twitter (read full conversation)


Puerto Rican League:

Friday's Games:
Caguas (0-0) visits Carolina (0-0) @ 9:15 PM AST
Mayaguez (0-0) visits Santurce (0-0) @ 9:15 PM AST


Nicaraguan League:

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

Wednesday, November 13, 2019

Cardinals Winter League Notebook 11-13-2019: Luis Bandes Walks Twice & Hits A Three-Run Homer; Wilfredo Tovar Doubles & Drives In Three Runs; Jesus Cruz Strikes Out One Over Two Scoreless Innings

Luis Bandes - Tiburones de La Guaira


Nippon Professional Baseball:

Notes:
If Ryosuke Kikuchi (Hiroshima) only receives a MiLB offer, he will not leave Hiroshima: NPB On Reddit Twitter


Mexican Pacific League:

Ramon Urias (Memphis-Mochis) started at second base and batted third.  1-for-3 with one RBI, one sac fly, and assisted in two double plays.

Obregon beat  Mochis 8-4
LMP Official Site Post Game

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

Mazatlan beat Monterrey 2-1
LMP Official Site Post Game

Notes:
Fernando Valenzuela (former St. Louis) will be inducted into the Mexican Baseball Hall of Fame: MiLB Official Site

Wednesday's Games:
Mexicali (9-17) visits Culiacan (17-9) for a doubleheader beginning @ 5:00 PM MT
Mochis (14-13) visits Obregon (16-11) @ 8:10 PM CT
Jalisco (15-12) visits Hermosillo (17-9) @ 7:30 PM MT
Navojoa (9-17) visits Guasave (12-15) @ 7:30 PM MT
Monterrey (12-15) visits Mazatlan (12-15) @ 8:00 PM MT


Dominican League:

Mike Hauschild (former Memphis-Escogido) started and pitched four innings.  He allowed six hits, two earned runs, and struck three out.  (g/f:6-2)

Escogido beat Licey 6-5
LIDOM Official Site Post Game

Edmundo Sosa (St. Louis-Cibaenas) started at shortstop and batted leadoff.  2-for-5 with one RBI and two strikeouts.
John Nogowski (Memphis-Cibaenas) started at first base and batted third.  1-for-4 with one walk and one strikeout.
Hunter Cervenka (former Memphis-Cibaenas) entered in the third and pitched two innings.  He allowed three hits, three earned runs, one home run, one walk, and struck three out.  (g/f:1-1)

Cibao beat Cibaenas 7-5
LIDOM Official Site Post Game

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

Azucareros beat Estrellas 4-3
LIDOM Official Site Post Game

Notes:
Carlos Martinez (St. Louis-Cibaenas) will not pitch this winter after having surgery: El Fanatico Twitter

Wednesday's Games:
Cibaenas (12-13) visits Licey (13-12) @ 7:15 PM AST
Estrellas (6-19) visits Cibao (13-12) @ 7:30 PM AST
Escogido (17-8) visits Azucareros (14-11) @ 7:30 PM AST


Premier 12:

Brandon Dickson (former St. Louis-USA) entered in the ninth and pitched two-thirds innings.  He allowed no hits or runs, and struck two out.  (p-s:8-6)

Australia beat USA 2-1
WBSC Official Site Post Game

Efren Navarro (former Memphis-Mexico) started at first base and batted fifth.  0-for-2 with one walk.
Jesus Cruz (Memphis-Mexico) entered in the sixth and pitched two innings.  He allowed one hit, no runs, one walk, and struck one out.  (p-s:27-19)

Japan beat Mexico 3-1
WBSC Official Site Post Game

No Games Scheduled For Wednesday


Venezuelan League:

Hector Garcia (former Johnson City-Magallanes) started at third base and batted second.  0-for-3 with one walk, one strikeout, and assisted in one double play.
Ronny Cedeno (former MLB signing-Magallanes) started at second base and batted third.  0-for-3 with one walk and assisted in two double plays.
Jorge Rondon (former St. Louis-Magallanes) entered in the seventh and pitched 1.1 innings.  He allowed one hit, no runs, one intentional walk, threw one wild pitch, and struck two out for the winning decision (1-0).  (p-s:29-16)(g/f:2-0)(ir-s:1-0)

Magallanes beat Caribes 4-3
LVBP Official Site Post Game

Luis Bandes (former Johnson City-La Guaira) entered late in the game at first base and batted third.  1-for-2 with one home run, three two-out RBIs, one run, two walks, one strikeout, and assisted in one double play.

Wilfredo Tovar (former Memphis-Caracas) started at shortstop and batted second.  1-for-4 with one double, three RBIs, one run, assisted in one double play, and assisted in two double plays.

Caracas beat La Guaira 10-6
LVBP Official Site Post Game

Pedro Rodriguez (former MiLB signing-Lara) entered in the ninth and pitched one inning.  He allowed no hits or runs, and struck one out.  (p-s:15-10)(g/f:1-1)

Johny Celis (former MiLB tryout-Margarita) started as designated hitter and batted sixth.  0-for-2 with one run, one walk, and one strikeout.

Lara beat Margarita 8-4
LVBP Official Site Post Game

Notes:
Alirio Negrette (former DSL-Caribes) was activated by Caribes: LVBP Official Site

Wednesday's Games:
Aragua (4-3) visits Zulia (5-2) for a doubleheader beginning @ 5:00 PM VET
Lara (5-2) visits Margarita (3-4) @ 6:00 PM VET
Caribes (3-4) visits Magallanes (3-4) @ 6:00 PM VET
Caracas (3-4) visits La Guaira (2-5) @ 6:00 PM VET

Tuesday, November 12, 2019

Cardinals Winter League Notebook 11-12-19: Brandon Dickson & Fernando Salas Each Strike Out Two Of Three Batters Faced For The Save; Christian Rosa Homers & Drives In Two Runs; Rayder Ascanio Knocks In One Run


Mexican Pacific League:

Stats:
Alexis Wilson (Peoria-Culiacan) has played in 17 games going 16-for-54 (.296) with three doubles, one home run, eight RBIs, 22 total bases, nine runs, three walks, two stolen bases, six strikeouts, .328 OBP, .407 SLG, and .735 OPS.
Justin Williams (Memphis-Mexicali) has played in 12 games going 14-for-49 (.286) with two doubles, one home run, six RBIs, 19 total bases, two runs, two walks, two stolen bases, nine strikeouts, .314 OBP, .388 SLG, and .701 OPS.
Irving Lopez (Springfield-Hermosillo) has played in 24 games going 20-for-78 (.256) with five doubles, three RBIs, 25 total bases, ten runs, five walks, two stolen bases, 11 strikeouts, .310 OBP, .321 SLG, and .630 OPS.
Xavier Scruggs (former St. Louis-Mexicali) has played in 18 games going 14-for-64 (.219) with three doubles, three home runs, five RBIs, 26 total bases, eight runs, 11 walks, 20 strikeouts, two caught stealing, .346 OBP, .406 SLG, and .752 OPS.
Carlos Soto (Peoria-Mochis) has played in 15 games going 8-for-49 (.163) with two doubles, four RBIs, ten total bases, one run, four walks, 17 strikeouts, one caught stealing, .241 OBP, .204 SLG, and .445 OPS.

Maikel Cleto (former St. Louis-Mexicali) has made three relief appearances posting a 0-1 record, 3.38 ERA, 1.50 WHIP, one hold, and one save.  He's allowed two hits, one earned run, two walks, and struck four out over 2.2 innings.
Hector Villalobos (State College-Mochis) has made six relief appearances posting a 0-0 record, 11.12 ERA, and 1.59 WHIP.  He's allowed seven hits, seven earned runs, two home runs, two walks, hit one batter, and struck six out over 5.2 innings.

Tuesday's Games:
Mochis (14-12) visits Obregon (15-11) @ 8:10 PM CT
Jalisco (15-11) visits Hermosillo (16-9) @ 7:30 PM MT
Navojoa (9-16) visits Guasave (11-15) @ 7:30 PM MT
Mexicali (9-17) visits Culiacan (17-9) @ 7:35 PM MT
Monterrey (12-14) visits Mazatlan (11-15) @ 8:00 PM MT


Dominican League:

Notes:
Edmundo Sosa (St. Louis-Cibaenas) and John Nogowski (Memphis-Cibaenas) will stick with Cibaenas through the winter season, and Rangel Ravelo (St. Louis-Cibaenas) has joined: LIDOM Official Site

Tuesday's Games:
Licey (13-11) visits Escogido (16-8) @ 7:15 PM AST
Cibaenas (12-12) visits Cibao (12-12) @ 7:30 PM AST
Azucareros (13-11) visits Estrellas (6-18) @ 7:30 PM AST


Premier 12:

Efren Navarro (former Memphis-Mexico) started at first base and batted fifth.  0-for-2 with two walks and one strikeout.
Fernando Salas (former St. Louis-Mexico) entered in the ninth and pitched one inning.  He allowed no hits or runs, and struck two out for the save.  (p-s:18-12)

Mexico beat Australia 3-0
WBSC Official Site Post Game

Brandon Dickson (former St. Louis-USA) entered in the ninth and pitched one inning.  He allowed no hits or runs, and struck two out for the save.  (p-s:11-9)

USA beat Japan 4-3
WBSC Official Site Post Game

Notes:
Jae-Gyun Hwang (South Korea) is happy to help, off the bench: Korea Joongang Daily

Wednesday's Games:
Australia (0-3) visits USA (1-2) @ 12:00 PM
Mexico (3-0) visits Japan (2-1) @ 7:00 PM


Venezuelan League:

Stats:
Hector Garcia (former Johnson City-Magallanes) has played in five games going 8-for-17 (.471) with three RBIs, eight total baes, three runs, three walks, four strikeouts, one caught stealing, .524 OBP, .471 SLG, and .994 OPS.
Luis Bandes (former Johnson City-La Guaira) has played in four games going 3-for-7 (.429) with two doubles, five total bases, two runs, one walk, three strikeouts, .500 OBP, .714 SLG, and 1.214 OPS.
Wilfredo Tovar (former Memphis-Caracas) has played in four games going 6-for-15 (.400) with one double, one home run, three RBIs, ten total bases, two runs, one walk, one stolen base, one strikeout, .471 OBP, .667 SLG, and 1.137 OPS.
Cesar Valera (former Palm Beach-Caribes) has played in six games going 9-for-25 (.360) with one double, four RBIs, ten total bases, six runs, three walks, one stolen base, five strikeouts, two caught stealing, .414 OBP, .400 SLG, and .814 OPS.
Jose Garcia (former Memphis-Caracas) has played in four games going 2-for-8 (.250) with one double, one RBI, three total bases, three runs, .250 OBP, .375 SLG, and .625 OPS.
Ronny Cedeno (former MLB signing-Magallanes) has played in six games 4-for-21 (.190) with two doubles, one RBI, six total bases, one run, five walks, seven strikeouts, .370 OBP, .286 SLG, and .656 OPS.
Johny Celis (former MiLB tryout-Margarita) has played in three games going 2-for-11 (.182) with two doubles, one RBI, four total bases, two runs, three strikeouts, .182 OBP, .364 SLG, and .545 OPS.
Gabriel Lino (former Memphis-Aragua) has played in one game and walked in only plate appearance.
Wilfred Vivas (former GCL-Magallanes) has played in four games.

Vicente Campos (former MiLB signing-Lara) has made four relief appearances posting a 1-0 record, 0.00 ERA, 1.00 WHIP, and two holds.  He's allowed three hits and no runs over three innings.
Kristhiam Linares (former Springfield-La Guaira) has made three relief appearances posting a 0-0 record, 0.00 ERA, 0.00 WHIP, and two holds.  He's allowed no hits or runs, and struck one out over 1.2 innings.
Silfredo Garcia (former Springfield-Magallane) has made two relief appearances posting a 0-0 record, 0.00 ERA, and 1.50 WHIP.  He's allowed two hits and no runs over 1.1 innings.
Anderson Gerdel (Johnson City-Margarita) has made two relief appearances posting a 0-0 record, 1.35 ERA, and 0.75 WHIP.  He's allowed four hits, one earned run, one walk, and struck three out over 6.2 innings.
Nestor Molina (former MiLB signing-Lara) has made two starts posting a 2-0 record, 2.45 ERA, and 1.09 WHIP.  He's allowed ten hits, three earned runs, two walks, hit two batters, and struck eight out over 11 innings.
Juan Gonzalez (former Memphis-Caribes) has made three relief appearances posting a 1-0 record, 2.45 ERA, and 1.09 WHIP.  He's allowed three hits, one earned run, one home run, one walk, and struck three out over 3.2 innings.
Kender Villegas (former Palm Beach-Margarita) has made one start posting a 0-1 record, 2.45 ERA, and 2.18 WHIP.,  He's allowed five hits, one earned run, three walks, and struck four out over 3.2 innings.
Jorge Rondon (former St. Louis-Magallanes) has made four relief appearances posting a 0-0 record, 6.75 ERA, 1.75 WHIP, and one hold.  He's allowed four hits, three earned runs, three walks, and struck two out over four innings.

Notes:
Miguel Socolovich (former St. Louis-Caracas) is expected to join Caracas this week: Lider

Wilfredo Tovar (former Memphis-Caracas) injured his knee on Sunday: El Emergente

Tueaday's Games:
Caribes (3-3) visits Magallanes (2-4) @ 6:00 PM VET
La Guaira (2-4) visits Caracas (2-4) @ 6:00 PM VET
Aragua (3-3) visits Zulia (5-1) @ 6:00 PM VET
Lara (4-2) visits Margarita (3-3) @ 6:30 PM VET


Colombian League:

Notes:
Leandro Cedeno (Peoria-Barranquilla) scored one run as Barranquilla beat Monteria 11-5: LPBCol Twitter

Rayder Ascanio (Springfield-Monteria) drives in one run: Barranquilla Official Twitter

Enrique Perez (Johnson City-Barranquilla) earned the winning decision: Barranquilla Official Twitter


COLICEBA:

Christian Rosa (former Batavia-Juncos) 1-for-3 with one home run, two RBIs, and one run.

Carolina beat Juncos 7-3

Tuesday, November 5, 2019

Cardinals Winter League Notebook 11-5-19: Rainel Rosario Singles & Drives In Three Runs; Orix Signed Brandon Dickson To One-Year Extension; Raul Valdes Strikes Out Five & Allows Three Runs Over Seven Innings

Mexican Pacific League:

Stats:
Justin Williams (Memphis-Mexicali) has played in six games going 7-for-26 (.269) with one double, one home run, three RBIs, 11 total bases, two runs, one walk, six strikeouts, .296 OBP, .423 SLG, and .719 OPS.
Alexis Wilson (Peoria-Culiacan) has played in 12 games going 9-for-36 (.250) with three doubles, one home run, six RBIs, 15 total bases, four runs, two walks, one stolen base, five strikeouts, .289 OBP, .417 SLG, and .706 OPS.
Irving Lopez (Springfield-Hermosillo) has played in 18 games going 15-for-62 (.242) with four doubles, two RBIs, 19 total bases, nine runs, five walks, two stolen bases, eight strikeouts, .309 OBP, .306 SLG, and .615 OPS.
Xavier Scruggs (former St. Louis-Mexicali) has played in 12 games going 10-for-44 (.227) with two doubles, two home runs, three RBIs, 18 total bases, six runs, eight walks, 13 strikeouts, one caught stealing, .370 OBP, .409 SLG, and .779 OPS.
Iker Franco (former Springfield-Obregon) has played in seven games going 2-for-10 (.200) with two total bases, one strikeout, .200 OBP, .200 SLG, and .400 OPS.
Carlos Soto (Peoria-Mochis) has played in 13 games going 8-for-46 (.174) with two doubles, four RBIs, ten total bases, one walk, three walks, 15 strikeouts, one caught stealing, .240 OBP, .217 SLG, and .457 OPS.

Fernando Salas (former St. Louis-Hermosillo) has made five relief appearances posting a 0-0 record, 0.00 ERA, 0.86 WHIP, and three holds.  He's allowed four hits, no runs, and struck three out over 4.2 innings.
Hector Soto (Johnson City-Mochis) has made one relief appearance posting a 0-0 record, 0.00 ERA, and 3.00 WHIP.  He's allowed no hits or runs, one walk, and struck one out over 0.1 innings.
Jesus Cruz (Memphis-Jalisco) has made five relief appearances posting a 0-0 record, 3.00 ERA, 0.83 WHIP, and two holds.  He's allowed two hits, two earned runs, three walks, hit one batter, and struck five out over six innings.
Jose Calero (former GCL-Jalisco) has made three appearances (two starts) posting a 0-1 record, 7.71 ERA, and 1.71 WHIP.  He's allowed seven hits, six earned runs, one home run, five walks, hit one batter, and struck nine out over seven innings.
Hector Villalobos (State College-Mochis) has made five relief appearances posting a 0-0 record, 7.71 ERA, and 1.07 WHIP.  He's allowed four hits, four earned runs, two home runs, one walk, hit one batter, and struck five out over 4.2 innings.
Trevor Megill (former 2014 draft selection-Mexicali) has made relief appearances posting a 0-1 record, 8.00 ERA, 2.00 WHIP, and three saves.  He's allowed 11 hits, eight earned runs, seven walks, and struck 14 out over nine innings.

Tuesday's Games:
Navojoa (6-13) visits Obregon (11-9) @ 8:10 PM CT
Mexicali (7-13) visits Guasave (7-13) @ 7:30 PM MT
Jalisco (12-8) visits Mochis (13-7) @ 7:30 PM MT
Monterrey (8-12) visits Hermosillo (13-6) @ 7:30 PM MT
Culiacan (15-5) visits Mazatlan (7-13) @ 8:00 PM MT


Dominican League:

John Nogowski (Memphis-Cibaenas) started at first base and batted third.  1-for-5 with one walk, three strikeouts, and assisted in one double play.
Yefri Perez (former MiLB signing-Cibaenas) entered late in the game as a pinch runner and was caught stealing/pickoff.
Francisco Pena (former St. Louis-Cibaenas) entered late in the game at catcher and batted sixth.  1-for-1 with one run.
Rainel Rosario (former Springfield-Cibaenas) entered late in the game in right field and batted eighth.  1-for-3 with three RBIs, one run, and one strikeout.

Yeison Medina (former Springfield-Estrellas) entered in the 16th and pitched to three batters.  He allowed three hits and three earned runs.  (ir-s:2-2)

Cibaenas beat Estrellas 7-1 in 16 innings
LIDOM Official Site Post Game

Eliezer Alvarez (former Springfield-Escogido) started in left field and batted leadoff.  0-for-4 with one hit by pitch.
Julio Rodriguez (Springfield-Escogido) started at catcher and batted ninth.  0-for-3 and threw out one base runner.
Audry Perez (former St. Louis-Escogido) entered late in the game at catcher and batted ninth.  0-for-1 at the plate.

Cibao beat Escogido 12-2
LIDOM Official Site Post Game

Magneuris Sierra (former St. Louis-Azucareros) entered late in the game in left field and batted leadoff.  0-for-2 with one strikeout.
Raul Valdes (former St. Louis-Azucareros) started and pitched seven innings.  He allowed seven hits, three runs (two earned), two walks, and struck five out for the losing decision (2-2).  (g/f:5-7)

Licey beat Azucareros 3-2
LIDOM Official Site Post Game

No Games Scheduled For Tuesday


Premier 12:

Brandon Dickson (former St. Louis-USA) entered in the ninth and pitched one inning.  He allowed two hits, one earned run, and struck two out.  (p-s:25-17)

Carlos Peguero (former Memphis-Dominican Republic) started as designated hitter and batted fourth.  0-for-5 with one RBI and one strikeout.

USA beat Dominican Republic 10-8
WBSC Official Site Post Game

Jose Godoy (Memphis-Venezuela) started at catcher and batted fifth.  1-for-3 with one run, one walk, and one strikeout.
Miguel Socolovich (former St. Louis-Venezuelan) entered in the eighth and pitched to five batters.  He allowed one hit, no runs, and two walks.  (p-s:16-10)

Japan beat Venezuela 8-4
WBSC Official Site Post Game

Anthony Garcia (former Memphis-Puerto Rico) started in right field and batted third.  0-for-4 with three strikeouts.
Yariel Gonzalez (Springfield-Puerto Rico) started as designated hitter and batted fifth.  0-for-3 with one strikeout.

Chinese Taipei beat Puerto Rico 6-1

Notes:
Orix re-signed Brandon Dickson (former St. Louis) to a one-year deal: NPB On Reddit Twitter

Tuesday's Games:
Netherlands (0-2) visits Mexico (2-0) @ 7:00 PM


Venezuelan League:

Notes:
Magallanes plans to use Jorge Rondon (former St. Louis-Magallanes) as a set-up man: LVBP Official Site

Harold Arauz (former Memphis-Aragua) pitched three hitless/scoreless innings on Saturday and was named opening day starter: Aragua Official Site

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


Panama League (November28, 2019):

Notes:
Allen Cordoba (former Johnson City-Herrera) is expected to play with Herrera this season: ProbeisOficial Twitter

Sunday, October 13, 2019

Cardinals Winter League Notebook 10-13-19: Evan MacLane Strikes Out Five Over Five Scoreless Innings For The Win; Fernando Salas Strikes Out Two & Holds One Inherited Runner On Base Over One & A Third Scoreless Innings For The Hold; Irving Lopez Singles & Drives In One Run



Nippon Professional Baseball Climax Series:

Notes:
Kenta Imamiya (Softbank) was the first player in Climax Series history to hit three home runs in one game: NPB On Reddit Twitter


Arizona Fall League:

Ivan Herrera (Palm Beach-West) entered late in the game at catcher and batted eighth.  0-for-1 with one strikeout.
Seth Elledge (Memphis-West) entered in the eighth and pitched to two batters.  He allowed no hits or runs, and struck one out.  (p-s:8-7)(g/f:1-0)

Fall Stars: East beat West 4-2
MLB Official Site Post Game

No Games Scheduled For Sunday


Mexican Pacific League:

Iker Franco (former Springfield-Obregon) entered late in the game at catcher.

Obregon beat Jalisco 13-8
LMP Official Site Post Game

Carlos Soto (Peoria-Mochis) started as designated hitter and batted eighth.  1-for-4 with two strikeouts.

Mochis beat Guasave 5-0
LMP Official Site Post Game

Irving Lopez (Springfield-Hermosillo) started at second base and batted ninth.  1-for-3 with one two-out RBI and one sacrifice.
Fernando Salas (former St. Louis-Hermosillo) entered in the seventh and pitched 1.1 innings.  He allowed one hit, no runs, and struck two out for the hold (1).  (p-s:25-15)(ir-s:1-0)

Hermosillo beat Navojoa 13-10
LMP Official Site Post Game

Sunday's Games:
Mexicali (0-1) visits Monterrey (1-0) @ 4:00 PM CT
Hermosillo (1-0) visits Navojoa (0-1) @ 5:00 PM MT
Jalisco (0-1) visits Obregon (1-0) @ 7:10 PM CT


Dominican League:

Julio Rodriguez (Springfield-Escogido) started at catcher and batted seventh.  0-for-4 with one ground into double play, one throwing error, one passed ball, and allowed two stolen bases.
Alberto Triunfel (former Springfield-Escogido) entered late in the game at third base and assisted in one double play.

Escogido beat Licey 7-3

Edmundo Sosa (St. Louis-Cibaenas) started at shortstop and batted second.  1-for-4 with one strikeout.
Yefri Perez (former MiLB signing-Cibaenas) entered late in the game as a pinch runner and stole one base.
Francsico Pena (former St. Louis-Cibaenas) started at catcher and batted ninth.  0-for-4 at the plate.

Cibao beat Cibaenas 4-3
LIDOM Official Site Post Game

Raul Valdes (former St. Louis-Azucareros) started and pitched 3.1 innings.  He allowed four hits, five runs (four earned), two walks, and struck three out for the losing decision (0-1).  (g/f:5-2)

Evan MacLane (former St. Louis-Estrellas) started and pitched five innings.  He allowed two hits, no runs, hit one batter, and struck five out for the winning decision (1-0).  (g/f:5-3)

Estrellas beat Azucareros 5-0
LIDOM Official Site Post Game

Notes:
Ronnie Belliard (former St. Louis-Licey coach) threw out the first pitch before Licey-Escogido game: Licey Official Site

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


Premier 12 (November 2, 2019):

Notes:
Brandon Dickson (former St. Louis-Orix) was listed on the Team USA roster: Mister Baseball

Sunday, September 29, 2019

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




Puerto Rican Double-A League Playoffs:

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

Maunabo beat Vega Alta 9-3

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


Mexican League Championship:

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

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

Yucatan beat Monclova 3-2
MiLB Official Site Post Game

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


Nippon Professional Baseball:

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

Orix beat Softbank 5-1

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

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


Korean Baseball Organization:

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

Doosan beat LG 3-0

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

SK beat Hanwha 2-0

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


Arizona Fall League:

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

Peoria beat Glendale 9-4

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

Saturday, September 28, 2019

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

Mexican League Championship:

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

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

Monclova beat Yucatan 6-3
MiLB Official Site Post Game

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


Nippon Professional Baseball:

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

Softbank and Orix tied 3-3 after 12 innings

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


Korean Baseball Organization:

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

Kia beat LG 7-1

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

Samsung beat SK 9-7 in 10 innings

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


Arizona Fall League:

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

Peoria beat Glendale 5-2

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

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

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


Mexican Pacific League (October 11, 2019):

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

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


Dominican League (October 12, 2019):

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


Premier 12 (November 2, 2019):

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

Saturday, September 21, 2019

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

Mexican League Playoffs:

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


Puerto Rican Double-A League Playoffs:

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

Vega Alta beat Maunabo 4-3

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


Nippon Professional Baseball:

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

Hanshin beat Hiroshima 4-2

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

Orix beat Chiba Lotte 3-1

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


Korean Baseball Organization:

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


Arizona Fall League:

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

Scottsdale beat Glendale 3-2
MLB Official Site Post Game

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


Mexican Pacific League (October 22, 2019):

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


Dominican League (October 12, 2019):

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

Friday, September 20, 2019

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



Mexican League Playoffs:

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

Monclova beat Tijuana 7-2
MiLB Official Site Post Game

No Games Scheduled For Friday


Nippon Professional Baseball:

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

Orix beat Chiba Lotte 11-8

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


Korean Baseball Organization:

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

KT beat Lotte 7-0

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

Kiwoom beat SK 5-1

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


Arizona Fall League:

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

Peoria beat Glendale 10-3

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


Mexican Pacific League (October 11, 2019:

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


Dominican League (October 12, 2019):

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

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


Puerto Rican League (November 15, 2019):

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

Saturday, December 6, 2014

Cardinals Winter League Notebook 12-6-14: Amaury Cazana Doubles, Walks, & Drives In Two Runs; Carlos Torres Doubles & Knocks In Two Runs; Cesar Valera Collects One Single, One Double, One Walk, & One RBI



Venezuelan League

Breyvic Valera (Springfield-Margarita) started in centerfield and batted leadoff.  0-for-3 with one walk, one fielding error, and one outfield assist.
Eliezer Alfonso (former Peoria-Margarita) started as designated hitter and batted fifth.  0-for-3 with one strikeout.
David Peralta (former Johnson City-Margarita) entered late in the game as a pinch hitter and took over in right field, batting eighth.  0-for-1 at the plate.
Luis Perdomo (former Springfield-Margarita) entered in the in the fifth and pitched two innings.  He allowed three hits, no runs, and struck one out.  (g/f:1-2)

Margarita beat Zuilia 2-1
LVBP Official Site Post Game

Jose Martinez (former Springfield-Aragua) started at first base and batted third.  2-for-4 with one two-out RBI and one strikeout.
Jorge Rondon (former St. Louis-Aragua) entered in the eighth and pitched to three batters.  He allowed one hit, one earned run, and two walks.  (ir-s:1-1)

La Guaira beat Aragua 9-3
LVBP Official Site Post Game

Ronny Cedeno (former St. Louis-Magallanes) started at shortstop and batted second.  1-for-7 with one two-out RBI, one strikeout, and assisted in one double play.

Pedro Rodriguez (former MiLB signing-Caribes) entered in the ninth and pitched one inning.  He allowed no hits or runs, and struck two out.  (g/f:1-0)

Caribes beat Magallanes 6-5 in 13 innings
LVBP Official Site Post Game

Notes:
Mike DeMark (York) has signed on to pitch for Lara: Lara Official Site

Jose Martinez (former Springfield-Aragua) is having the best year of his career in the LVBP: Aragua Official Site

Trayvon Robinson (Los Angeles) and Matt Zielinski (Philadelphia) have signed on to play for Caracas: Lider

Carlos Silva (Boston free agent-Caribes) will make his return debut on Monday in the Parallel League: El Emergente

Saturday's Games:
La Guaira (19-26) visits Magallanes (22-23) @ 5:30 PM VST
Aragua (24-21) visits Zulia (28-16) @ 5:30 PM VST
Margarita (16-29) visits Caracas (20-28) @ 6:00 PM VST
Lara (23-25) visits Caribes (31-15) @ 7:00 PM VST


Venezuelan Parallel League

Dec.4:
Ismael Brito (Johnson City-Margarita) entered in the fourth and pitched to three batters.  He allowed one hit, two earned runs, and two walks.  (ir-s:1-1)

Lara beat Margarita 9-1

Edubray Ramos (former VSL-Philadelphia) entered in the ninth and pitched one inning.  He allowed no hits or runs, and struck one out.

Philadelphia beat Detroit 2-0

Ronnierd Garcia (Peoria-Caribes) started at third base and batted seventh.  1-for-3 with one run, one walk, and one strikeout.
Dail Villanueva (former Peoria-Caribes) entered in the fifth and pitched 1.2 innings.  He allowed no hits or runs, and one walk.  (ir-s:2-0)

Caracas beat Caribes 5-4

Dec.5:
Cesar Valera (Palm Beach-Caribes) started at shortstop and batted third.  2-for-2 with one double, one RBI, two runs, one walk, and one hit by pitch.
Ronnierd Garcia (Peoria-Caribes) started at third base and batted sixth.  1-for-3 with one double, one run, one walk, and two strikeouts.
Roberto Canache (former Johnson City-Caribes) started and pitched four innings.  He allowed five hits, two earned runs, and struck three out.

Caribes beat Zulia 7-6

Carlos Torres (Johnson City-Margarita) started in right field and batted eighth.  1-for-5 with one double, two RBIs, and one strikeout.

Margarita beat Caracas 12-5

Orlando Munoz (former GCL-Aragua) entered in the sixth and pitched three innings.  He allowed one hit, no runs, and struck three out.

Aragua beat Magallanes 5-2

Saturday's Games:
Zulia (13-24) visits Lara (28-12) for a doubleheader beginning @ 9:00 AM VST


Mexican Pacific League

Hugo Castellanos (former Memphis-Jalisco) entered in the sixth and pitched one inning.  He allowed no hits or runs, and hit one batter.  (p-s:14-8)(g/f:0-3)

Mexicali beat Jalisco 7-5
LMP Official Site Post Game

Dennys Reyes (former St. Louis-Culiacan) entered in the seventh and pitched one inning.  He allowed one hit and no runs for the hold (8).  (p-s:8-6)(g/f:1-1)(ir-s:1-0)

Culiacan beat Mazatlan 3-2
LMP Official Site Post Game

Kelvin Jimenez (former St. Louis-Hermosillo) entered in the eighth and pitched to three batters.  He allowed one hit and no runs.  (p-s:14-6)(g/f:1-1)

Hermosillo beat Obregon 5-1
LMP Official Site Post Game

Notes:
Hermosillo placed Shaun Garceau (former Springfield) on the inactive list and won't be eligible until December 15: LMP Official Site

Saturday's Games:
Mexicali (8-5) visits Jalisco (7-6) @ 5:00 PM CT
Mazatlan (5-8) visits Culiacan (6-7) @ 6:00 PM MT
Obregon (5-8) visits Hermosillo (8-5) @ 7:00 PM MST
Mochis (7-5) visits Navojoa (5-7) @ 7:30 PM MST


Dominican League

Eugenio Velez (former Memphis-Azucareros) started in right field and batted leadoff.  0-for-4 with one strikeout.

Licey beat Azucareros 3-0
Listin Diario Post Game

Saturday's Games:
Estrellas (23-14) visits Licey (16-21) @ 5:00 PM AST
Cibao (21-16) visits Azucareros (18-19) @ 7:30 PM AST
Escogido (11-26) visits Cibaenas (22-15) @ 7:30 PM AST


Nicaraguan League

Gustavo Martinez (former GCL-Boer) started and pitched five innings.  He allowed five hits, two runs (one earned), four walks, and struck two out.  (g/f:9-2)

Jose Garcia (former Memphis-San Fernando) started in left field and batted leadoff.  2-for-6 with one run.
Ryde Rodriguez (former Palm Beach-San Fernando) started as designated hitter and batted eighth.  0-for-4 with two strikeouts.

Boer beat San Fernando 3-2
LNBP Official Site Post Game

Jem Argenal (former GCL-Chinandega) started in centerfield and batted leadoff.  1-for-5 with one run and one stolen base.
Edgard Montiel (former DSL-Chinandega) started at third base and batted eighth.  0-for-5 with one RBI.

Rivas beat Chinandega 10-9
LNBP Official Site Post Game

Saturday's Games:
San Fernando (7-18) visits Boer (14-9) @ 2:00 PM
Chinandega (13-11) visits Rivas (14-10) @ 4:00 PM


Australian Baseball League

Sunday's Games:
Canberra (8-11) visits Adelaide (12-7) @ 1:00 PM ACT
Perth (8-11) visits Melbourne (7-12) @ 2:05 PM AET


Puerto Rican League

Joel Pineiro (former St. Louis-Santurce) started and pitched 5.1 innings.  He allowed four hits, two earned runs, one walk, threw one wild pitch, and struck five out for the losing decision (1-4).  (g/f:6-4)
Pedro Feliciano (former Memphis-Santurce) entered in the eighth and pitched one inning.  He allowed no hits or runs, and struck one out.  (g/f:0-2)

Luis Mateo (Memphis free agent-Caguas) started at shortstop and batted ninth.  1-for-3 with one double, one run, and assisted in one double play.

Caguas beat Santurce 4-2
Primera Hora Post Game

Ruben Gotay (former Memphis-San Juan) started at second base and batted third.  1-for-2 with one run, two walks (one intentional), one strikeout, and assisted in one double play.

Luis Montanez (former Memphis-Mayaguez) started in left field and moved to right, batting eighth.  0-for-4 at the plate.

Mayaguez beat San Juan 8-2

Notes:
Yadier Molina (St. Louis-Carolina) visited with cancer patients: El Nuevo Dia

Saturday's Game:
All-Star: Team Feliciano visits Team Figueroa @ 6:00 PM AST


Colombian League

Notes:
Reds signed 18-year old Jefry Nino: El Heraldo


Veracruz League

Ivan Bellazetin (former MiLB tryout-Acayucan) started at second base and batted leadoff.  1-for-5 with one RBI and one run.

Amaury Cazana (former Memphis-Paso de Ovejas) started in right field and batted fourth.  1-for-4 with one double, two RBIs, one run, one walk, and one strikeout.

Acayucan beat Pasco de Ovejas 9-6
LIV Official Site Post Game

Saturday's Games:
Paso de Ovejas (2-1-1) visits Acayucan (2-2)
Santa Rosa (3-1) visits La Cuenca (1-3)
San Andres (2-2) visits Coatza (1-2-1)
Xalapa (2-2) visits Chiapas (2-2)


Panama League (December 15, 2014)

Veraguas is in negotiations with Ruben Tejada (New York-N): Panama America


Nippon Professional Baseball

Orix finalized a deal with Brandon Dickson (former St. Louis): Yakyubaka

Friday, January 3, 2014

Cardinals Winter League Notebook 1-3-14: Eliezer Alfonso Hits A Two-Run Homer; Russell Branyan Collects Two Doubles & Two RBIs; Brett Zawacki Strikes Out One Over One Scoreless Inning For The Save

Carlos Martinez (Aguilas Cibaenas) vs. Evan MacLane (Gigantes del Cibao) (photo courtesy of Sobre el Diamante)


Venezuelan League Round Robin

Eliezer Alfonso (former Peoria-Magallanes) started as designated hitter and batted sixth.  1-for-4 with one home run, two RBIs, one run, and one strikeout.
Ronny Cedeno (former St. Louis-Magallanes) started at shortstop and batted ninth.  1-for-4 with one caught stealing and one fielding error.

Magallanes beat Caracas 9-8
LVBP Official Site Post Game

Joe Thurston (former St. Louis-La Guaira) started at third base and batted third.  3-for-5 with two RBIs (one w/two-outs) and one caught stealing.

Pedro Rodriguez (former MiLB signing-Caribes) entered in the ninth and pitched to six batters.  He allowed two hits, two earned runs, two walks (one intentional), and threw one wild pitch for the blown save (1).  (g/f:2-0)

Caribes beat La Guaira 7-6 in 10 innings
LVBP Official Site Post Game

Notes:
Arturo Lopez (San Diego-Obregon) has signed on to pitch for Magallanes: Magallanes Official Site

Francisco Rodriguez (Baltimore free agent-La Guaira) has been working out with La Guaira: Lider

Friday's Games:
Magallanes (1-0) visits Zulia (0-0) @ 7:30 PM VST
La Guaira (0-1) visits Caribes (1-0) @ 7:30 PM VST


Mexican Pacific League Playoffs

Luis Garcia (former New Haven-Hermosillo) started as designated hitter and batted fifth.  1-for-4 with one run.
Fernando Salas (former St. Louis-Hermosillo) entered in the eighth and pitched one inning.  He allowed one hit, one earned run, one home run, and struck one out.  (p-s:15-8)

Hermosillo beat Guasave 5-2
LMP Official Site Post Game

Russell Branyan (former St. Louis-Mexicali) started at first base and batted fourth.  2-for-4 with two doubles, two RBIs, one run, one strikeout, and assisted in two double plays.

Mexicali beat Culiacan 7-0
LMP Official Site Post Game

No Games Scheduled For Friday


Veracruz League Playoffs

Hugo Castellanos (former Memphis-Oluta) entered in the eighth and pitched one inning.  He allowed one hit, no runs, and struck two out.

Oluta beat Coatza 6-5 in 11 innings
LIV Official Site Post Game

Ivan Bellazetin (former MiLB tryout-Acayucan) started at second base and batted second.  1-for-5 with one strikeout.

Tuxpan beat Acayucan 11-3
LIV Official Site Post Game

Ryan Mulhern (former 2002 draft selection-San Andres) started as designated hitter and batted fourth.  One walk at the plate.

San Andres leads Xalapa 1-0, suspended in 2nd inning
LIV Official Site Announcement


Dominican League Round Robin

Jermaine Curtis (Memphis-Aguilas) entered in the fifth as a pinch runner and took over at second base, batting leadoff.  0-for-1 with one strikeout and one fielding error.
Hector Luna (former St. Louis-Aguilas) started at first base and batted third.  0-for-4 with one strikeout and one fielding error.

Eugenio Velez (former Memphis-Licey) started in left field and batted second.  1-for-4 with two runs and one sacrifice.
Jamie Romak (former Memphis-Licey) started in right field and batted fifth.  1-for-4 with one two-out RBI and three strikeout.
D'Angelo Jimenez (former Memphis-Licey) entered in the seventh as a pinch hitter and was replaced after pitching change.

Licey beat Aguilas 7-1
Listin Dario Official Site

Miguel Batista (former St. Louis-Cibao) entered in the fifth and pitched to two batters.  He allowed no hits or runs.  (g/f:2-0)(ir-s:2-0)

Escogido beat Cibao 4-1
LIDOM Official Site Post Game

Notes:
Rolando Valdez (Oaxaca-Obregon) and David Reyes (Mexico-Obregon) have signed on to pitch got Aguilas: Obregon Official Site

Jamie Romak (former Memphis-La Guaira) has signed on to play for Licey: Licey Official Site

Jon Leicester (San Diego free agent) has signed on to pitch for Escogido: Escogido Official Site

Cibao has hired Mendy Lopez (Aguascalientes) as hitting coach during the Round Robin: Cibao Official Site

Danilo Sanchez (former Springfield-Azucareros) was one of the top hitters on Godo Knights in Italy: Mister Baseball

Friday's Games:
Aguilas (2-3) visits Cibao (2-3) 7:30 PM AST - Carlos Martinez (St. Louis-Aguilas) vs. Evan MacLane (former St. Louis-Cibao)
Licey (3-2) visits Escogido (3-2) @ 7:30 PM AST


Nicaraguan League

Amaury Cazana (former Memphis-Boer) 1-for-5 at the plate.

Rivas beat Boer 10-8
LNBP Official Site Post Game

Friday's Games:
Rivas (25-20) visits Boer (25-20) @ 6:00 PM CST
Chinandega (21-24) visits Granada (19-26) @ 6:00 PM CST


Australian Baseball League

Brett Zawacki (former Springfield-Melbourne) entered in the ninth and pitched one inning.  He allowed no hits or runs, and struck one out for the save (6).  (p-s:11-8)(g/f:2-0)

Melbourne beat Perth 2-1

Ethan Cole (former Quad Cities-Canberra) started and pitched five innings.  He allowed nine hits, five earned runs, one walk, and struck three out.  (p-s:83-51)(g/f:3-6)
Jeff Lyman (former Springfield-Canberra) entered in the sixth and pitched two innings.  He allowed two hits, no runs, and one walk.  (p-s:27-16)(g/f:2-0)

Adelaide beat Canberra 9-7

Wayne Lundgren (former Palm Beach-Sydney) entered in the seventh and pitched one inning.  He allowed one hit, no runs, and struck one out for the hold (6).  (p-s:9-7)(g/f:1-0)

Brisbane beat Sydney 5-4
Sydney Official Site Post Game

Saturday's Games:
Perth (19-13) visits Melbourne (17-15) @ 5:05 PM AET
Adelaide (14-18) visits Canberra (18-14) @ 7:00 PM AET
Sydney (15-17) visits Brisbane (13-19) @ 6:30 PM AEST


Puerto Rican League Round Robin

Notes:
Carlos Beltran (former St. Louis) wants to see more support of of the MLB in Puerto Rico: Primera Hora

IBAF agrees that there should be a limitation on players with professional experience in the Puerto Rican Double-A League: Primera Hora

Santurce owes nearly $70,000 to its managers and players: Primera Hora

Friday's Games:
Carolina (19-21) visits Ponce (21-19) @ 7:15 PM AST
Mayaguez (21-19) visits Caguas (21-19) @ 7:15 PM AST


Colombian League

Current Cardinals:
Jonathan Escudero (GCL-Barranquilla) has made six appearances (one start) posting a 0-0 record and 2.84 ERA.  He's allowed ten hits, four earned runs, one home run, six walks, thrown one wild pitch, and struck 12 out over 12.2 innings

Former Cardinals:
Jolbert Cabrera (former Memphis-Cartagena) has played in 34 games going 51-for-130 (.400) with 11 doubles, two triples, four home runs, 24 RBIs, 79 total bases, 25 runs, 11 walks, five hit by pitches, one sacrifice, four sac flies, one stolen base, ten strikeouts, and .608 SLG.
Donovan Solano (former Memphis-Barranquilla) has played in 21 games going 33-for-86 (.384) with ten doubles, one triple, two home runs, ten RBIs, 51 total bases, 16 runs, four walks, two sac flies, one stolen base, 12 strikeouts, and .593 SLG.
Javier Colina (former Memphis-Cartagena) has played in 30 games going 30-for-108 (.278) with eight doubles, one triple, two home runs, 16 RBIs, 45 total bases, 22 runs, ten walks, six hit by pitches, three sac flies, three stolen bases, 12 strikeouts, and .417 SLG.
Ronald Ramirez (former Palm Beach-Cartagena) has played in 21 games going 14-for-59 (.237) with four doubles, one home run, ten RBIs, 21 total bases, ten runs, ten walks, one hit by pitch, three sacrifices, one stolen base, 13 strikeouts, and .356 SLG.

Ricardo Rodriguez (former Memphis-Cartagena) has made nine starts posting a 3-2 record and 3.76 ERA.  He's allowed 44 hits, 24 runs (21 earned), three home runs, 12 walks, hit four batters, thrown one wild pitch, and struck 18 out over 50.1 innings.
Jose Calera (former GCL-Sincelejo) has made ten appearances (one start) posting a 1-2 record and 7.94 ERA.  He's allowed 23 hits, 20 runs (15 earned), two home runs, ten walks, hit four batters, thrown two wild pitches, and struck 11 out over 17 innings.


Nippon Professional Baseball (Japan)

Brandon Dickson (former St. Louis-Orix) is a candidate for opening day starter: Yakyubaka