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Friday, January 31, 2020

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

Mexican Pacific League Championship:

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

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


Australian Baseball League Playoffs:

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

Canberra beat Adelaide 7-6 in 10 innings

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


Nicaraguan League:

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

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


Caribbean Series (February 1, 2020):

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

Hiram Bithorn Stadium has been reconditioned: El Vocero

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


MLB Spring Training:

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


Korean Baseball Organization:

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

Thursday, January 30, 2020

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

Mexican Pacific League Championship:

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

Mazatlan beat Culiacan 6-2
LMP Official Site Post Game

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


Australian Baseball League Playoffs:

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

Melbourne beat Auckland 5-4

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


Nicaraguan League (January 31, 2020):

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


Caribbean Series (February 1, 2020):

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

Caracas of the LVBP is up fof sale: Lider

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

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


Korean Baseball Organization:

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

Tuesday, January 28, 2020

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

Mexican Pacific League Championship:

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

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

No Game Scheduled For Tuesday


Dominican League Championship:

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

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

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


Venezuelan League Championship:

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

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

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


Australian Baseball League:

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

Canberra beat Perth 5-4

No Games scheduled For Wednesday


Caribbean Series (February 1, 2020):

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

Monday, January 27, 2020

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

Mexican Pacific League Championship:

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

Mazatlan beat Culiacan 3-0
LMP Official Site Post Game

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


Dominican League Championship:

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

Licey beat Azucareros 5-1
LIDOM Official Site Post Game

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


Venezuelan League Championship:

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

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

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

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

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


Australian Baseball League:

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

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

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

Sunday, January 26, 2020

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

Cuban League:

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

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

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


Mexican Pacific League Championship:

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

Mazatlan beat Culiacan 7-0
LMP Official Site Post Game

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


Dominican League Championship:

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


Venezuelan League Championship:

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

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


Australian Baseball League:

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

Auckland beat Brisbane 4-3

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

Adelaide beat Goolong-Korea 6-5

Playoffs Begin On Tuesday


Nicaraguan League (January 31, 2020):

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


World Baseball Classic (March 20, 2020):

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

Friday, January 24, 2020

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

Mexican Pacific League Championship:

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

Culiacan beat Mazatlan 4-3
LMP Official Site Post Game

No Game Scheduled For Friday


Dominican League Championship:

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

Licey beat Azucareros 6-2
LIDOM Official Site Post Game

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

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


Venezuelan League Championship:

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

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

Lara beat Caribes 5-1
LVBP Official Site Post Game

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


Puerto Rican League:

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

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


Australian Baseball League:

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

Brisbane beat Auckland 12-6

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

Adelaide beat Geelong-Korea 12-5

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

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

Perth beat Melbourne 8-2

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


World Baseball Classic (March 20, 2020):

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

Thursday, January 23, 2020

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

Cuban League:

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

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


Mexican Pacific League Championship:

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

Culiacan beat Mazatlan 6-2
LMP Official Site Post Game

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

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


Dominican League Championship:

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

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


Venezuelan League Championship:

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

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

Caribes beat Lara 5-1
LVBP Official Site Post Game

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

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

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


Australian Baseball League:

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

Brisbane beat Auckland 10-0

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

Adelaide beat Geelong-Korea 10-8

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

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

Melbourne beat Perth 4-2

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


Nicaraguan League (January 31, 2020):

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


Caribbean Series (February 1, 2020):

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

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

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

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

Tuesday, January 21, 2020

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

Mexican Pacific League Semifinals:

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

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

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

No Games Scheduled For Tuesday


Dominican League Championship:

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

Licey beat Azucareros 17-2
LIDOM Official Site Post Game

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

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

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


Venezuelan League Championship:

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

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

Caribes beat Lara 5-1
LVBP Official Site Post Game

No Games Scheduled For Tuesday


Puerto Rican League Championship:

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

Santurce beat Mayaguez 4-3
LBPRC Official Site Post Game

Santurce won the championshiip four games to one

Saturday, January 18, 2020

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

Nippon Professional Baseball:

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


Mexican Pacific League Semifinals:

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

Culiacan beat Mochis 10-4
LMP Official Site Post Game

No Games Scheduled For Saturday


Dominican League Round Robin:

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

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

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

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

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


Venezuelan League Semifinals:

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

Lara beat Zulia 4-2
LVBP Official Site Post Game

No Games Scheduled For Saturday


Puerto Rican League Championship:

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

Santurce beat Mayaguez 3-0
LBPRC Official Site Post Game

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


Australian Baseball League:

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

Brisbane beat Sydney 4-0

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

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

Adelaide beat Melbourne 8-6

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

Perth beat Geelong-Korea 14-2

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


Caribbean Series (February 1, 2020):

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


World Baseball Classic (April 1, 2020):

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

Thursday, January 16, 2020

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



Mexican Pacific League Semifinals:

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

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

Culiacan beat Mochis 4-0
LMP Official Site Post Game

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


Dominican League Round Robin:

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

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

Escogido beat Licey 4-3
LIDOM Official Site Post Game

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

Cibaenas beat Azucareros 6-1
LIDOM Official Site Post Game

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

No Games Scheduled For Thursday


Venezuelan League Semifinals:

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

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

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

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

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

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

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


Puerto Rican League Championship:

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

Santurce beat Mayaguez 4-3
LBPRC Official Site Post Game

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


Nicaraguan League:

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

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


Australian Baseball League:

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

Perth beat Geelong-Korea 4-0

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

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

Melbourne beat Adelaide 5-2

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

Brisbane beat Sydney 8-3

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


World Baseball Classic Qualifier (March 20, 2020):

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

Tuesday, January 7, 2020

Cardinals Winter League Notebook 1-7-2020: Rainel Rosario Singles, Walks Twice, & Drives In Two Runs; Gabriel Lino Singles Twice, & Knocks In One Run; Liarvis Breto Strikes Out Two Of Three Batters Faced

China Professional Baseball League:

Notes:
Chinatrust signed Ariel Miranda (former Softbank) for 2020 season: NPB On Reddit Twitter


Mexican Pacific League Playoffs:

Alex Mejia (former St. Louis-Monterrey) started at shortstop and batted second.  1-for-3 with one double, two runs, one sacrifice, and one hit by pitch.
Rainel Rosario (former Springfield-Monterrey) started in centerfield and batted fifth.  1-for-3 with two RBIs, two walks, and one strikeout.
Niko Vasquez (former Springfield-Monterrey) started at third base and batted eighth.  0-for-3 with one walk.

Monterrey beat Obregon 7-6
LMP Official Site Post Game

Ramon Urias (Memphis-Mochis) started at shortstop and batted third.  0-for-4 with one run, one walk, and one throwing error.
Carlos Soto (Peoria-Mochis) started at catcher and batted ninth.  1-for-3 at the plate.

Mochis beat Jalisco 14-3
LMP Official Site Post Game

Efren Navarro (former Memphis-Culiacan) started as designated hitter and batted fifth.  1-for-4 with one RBI and two strikeouts.

Culiacan beat Mexicali 4-0
LMP Official Site Post Game

Irving Lopez (Springfield-Hermosillo) started at shortstop and batted ninth.  0-for-4 with two strikeouts and grounded into one double play.

Mazatlan beat Hermosillo 5-3
LMP Official Site Post Game

Notes:
Tijuana hired Howard Johnson (former Texas MiLB hitting coach) as hitting coach: MiLB Official Site

Tuesday's Games:
Obregon (3-1) visits Monterrey (1-3) @ 7:30 PM CT
Jalisco (2-2) visits Mochis (2-2) @ 7:30 PM MT
Hermosillo (2-2) visits Mazatlan (2-2) @ 8:00 PM MT
Culiacan (3-1) visits Mexicali (1-3) @ 7:30 PM PT


Dominican League Round Robin:

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

Rangel Ravelo (St. Louis-Cibaenas) started at first base and batted third.  0-for-3 with two walks (one intentional) and assisted in one double play.
Yefri Perez (former MiLB signing-Cibaenas) entered late in the game as a pinch runner, stole one base and was caught stealing.

Cibaenas beat Escogido 6-5
LIDOM Official Site Post Game

Donovan Solano (former Memphis-Licey) started at third base and batted second.  2-for-3 at the plate.

Azucareros beat Licey 6-0
LIDOM Official Site Post Game

No Games Scheduled For Tuesday


Venezuelan League Playoffs:

Cesar Valera (former Palm Beach-Caribes) started at shortstop and batted third.  0-for-5 with two strikeouts.
Gabriel Lino (former Memphis-Caribes) started at catcher and batted ninth.  2-for-3 with one RBI, one run, one strikeout, and one passed ball.
Liarvis Breto (MiLB signing-Caribes) entered in the seventh and pitched one inning.  He allowed no hits or runs, and struck two out.  (p-s:13-9)(g/f:1-0)(ir-s:1-0)

Zulia beat Caribes 8-4
LVBP Official Site Post Game

Vicente Campos (former MiLB signing-Lara) entered in the sixth and pitched one inning.  He allowed two hits, one earned run, and one walk for the hold (2).  (p-s:21-11)(g/f:2-1)
Pedro Rodriguez (former MiLB signing-Lara) entered in the seventh and pitched 1.2 innings.  He allowed two hits, no runs, and struck one out for the hold (2).  (p-s:24-16)(g/f:0-1)

Ronny Cedeno (former MLB signing-Magallanes) started at second base and batted eighth.  2-for-4 with one run, one strikeout, and assisted in one double play.
Jorge Rondon (former St. Louis-Magallanes) entered in the sixth and pitched 1.2 innings.  He allowed two hits, one earned run, one walk, and struck one out.  (p-s:15-10)(g/f:2-1)(ir-s:2-1)

Lara beat Magallanes 8-6
LVBP Official Site Post Game

Edubray Ramos (former VSL-La Guaira) entered in the seventh and pitched one inning.  He allowed one hit and no runs.  (p-s:12-8)(g/f:2-1)

Wilfredo Tovar (former Memphis-Caracas) started at shortstop and batted third.  1-for-4 with one RBI, one run, and assisted in one double play.
Elniery Garcia (former Memphis-Caracas) started and pitched four innings.  He allowed four hits, four runs (two earned), one walk, and struck one out.  (p-s:51-31)(g/f:10-1)

La Guaira beat Caracas 9-4
LVBP Official Site Post Game

Notes:
Ildemaro Vargas (former Springfield-Lara) and other MLB affiliated players can't play in ballparks that were not approved by the MLB: El Emergente

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


Puerto Rican League Playoffs:

Notes:
Games have been pushed back due to the earthquake: El Nuevo Dia

Tuesday's Games:
Santurce (3-0) visits Manati (0-3) @ 7:15 PM AST
Carolina (2-1) visits Mayaguez (1-2) @ 7:15 PM AST


Nicaraguan League Round Robin:

Edgard Montiel (former DSL-Chinandega) started and batted third.  0-for-3 with one RBI.

Chinandega beat Rivas 3-2
LBPN Official Site Post Game


Spring Training (February 11, 2020):

Notes:
Kwang-Hyun Kim (MLB signing) will begin pre-spring training workouts in Okinawa: Daniel Kim Twitter

Monday, January 6, 2020

Cardinals Winter League Notebook 1-6-2020: Fernando Salas Strikes Out One Over One Hitless/Scoreless Inning For The Save; Alex Mejia Doubles, Rangel Ravelo Singles Twice

Korean Baseball Organization:

Notes:
Kim Jae-Hwan (Doosan) failed to sign with MLB team: Yonhap News Agency


Mexican Pacific League Playoffs:

Alex Mejia (former St. Louis-Monterrey) started at shortstop and batted second.  1-for-4 with one double.
Rainel Rosario (former Springfield-Monterrey) started in centerfield and batted fifth.  1-for-4 with one run and one strikeout.
Niko Vasquez (former Springfield-Monterrey) started at third base and batted seventh.  0-for-4 with one strikeout and grounded into one double play.

Obregon beat Monterrey 7-1
LMP Official Site Post Game

Ramon Urias (Memphis-Mochis) started at shortstop and batted third.  1-for-3 with one run, one walk, one strikeout, and assisted in one double play.
Carlos Soto (Peoria-Mochis) started at catcher and batted ninth.  1-for-3 and allowed two stolen bases.

Jalisco beat Mochis 5-3
LMP Official Site Post Game

Efren Navarro (former Memphis-Culiacan) started as designated hitter and batted fifth.  1-for-3 with one hit by pitch.

Culiacan beat Mexicali 4-3
LMP Official Site Post Game

Irving Lopez (Springfield-Hermosillo) started at shortstop and batted ninth.  0-for-2 with one run and two hit by pitches.
Fernando Salas (former St. Louis-Hermosillo) entered in the ninth and pitched one inning.  He allowed no hits or runs, and struck one out for the save (1).  (p-s:11-8)(g/f:0-2)

Hermosillo beat Mazatlan 6-3
LMP Official Site Post Game

Monday's Games:
Obregon (3-0) visits Monterrey (0-3) @ 7:30 PM CT
Jalisco (2-1) visits Mochis (1-2) @ 7:30 PM MT
Culiacan (2-1) visits Mexicali (1-2) @ 6:30 PM PT
Hermosillo (2-1) visits Mazatlan (1-2) @ 8:00 PM MT


Dominican League Round Robin:

Rangel Ravelo (St. Louis-Cibaenas) started as designated hitter and batted third.  2-for-4 with one strikeout.
Francisco Pena (former St. Louis-Cibaenas) started at catcher and batted ninth.  1-for-3 at the plate.

Azucareros beat Cibaenas 5-0
LIDOM Official Site Post Game

Alberto Triunfel (former Springfield-Escogido) entered late in the game at shortstop and batted leadoff.  0-for-1 with one strikeout and one fielding error.
Robelys Reyes (former Springfield-Escogido) entered late in the game in left field and batted fourth.  0-for-1 with one run.
Audry Perez (former St. Louis-Escogido) entered late in the game at catcher and batted eighth.  0-for-2 anf allowed one stolen base.

Donovan Solano (former Memphis-Licey) started at third base and batted second.  1-for-4 with one run, one hit by pitch, one strikeout, and one fielding error.

Licey beat Escogido 10-8
LIDOM Official Site Post Game

Monday's Games:
Escogido (4-6) visits Cibaenas (3-7) @ 5:00 PM AST
Azucareros (6-4) visits Licey (7-3) @ 5:00 PM AST


Venezuelan League Playoffs:

Monday's Games:
Zulia (1-1) visits Caribes (1-1) @ 6:00 PM VET
Lara (1-1) visits Magallanes (1-1) @ 6:00 PM VET
La Guaira (1-1) visits Caracas (1-1) @ 6:00 PM VET


Puerto Rican League Playoffs:

Yariel Gonzalez (Springfield-Mayaguez) entered late in the game as a pinch runner.

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

Carolina beat Mayaguez 1-0
LBPRC Official Site Post Game

No Games Scheduled For Monday


Nicaraguan League Round Robin:

Ronald Medrano (former GCL-Leon) started and pitched 1.1 innings.  He allowed two hits, four earned runs, three walks, and struck two out for the losing decision (0-1).

Rivas beat Leon 11-3
LBPN Official Site Post Game

Monday's Game:
Chinandega (4-3) visits Rivas (3-4) @ 6:00 PM


Panama League Championship:

Notes:
Chiriqui Astronauts beat Federals 5-4 to win the championship and will represent Panama in Caribbean Series: Panama League Official Twitter


Australian Baseball League:

Stats:
Shane Robinson (former St. Louis-Melbourne) has played in four games going 5-for-15 (.333) with one double, one RBI, six total bases, two runs, two walks, one stolen base, one strikeout, .412 OBP, .400 SLG, and .812 OPS.
Jeremy Martinez (former Memphis-Brisbane) has played in 25 games going 22-for-72 (.306) with two doubles, four home runs, 11 RBIs, 36 total bases, ten runs, 14 walks, ten strikeouts, .420 OBP, .500 SLG, and .920 OPS.
Pete Kozma (former St. Louis-Perth) has played in 28 games going 28-for-112 (.250) with two doubles, one home run, 16 RBIs, 33 total bases, 14 runs, nine walks, five stolen bases, 14 strikeouts, three caught stealing, .301 OBP, .295 SLG, and .595 OPS.
Mikey Reynolds (former Springfield-Adelaide) has played in 23 games going 21-for-90 (.233) with three doubles, one RBI, 24 total bases, 12 runs, seven walks, seven stolen bases, 15 strikeouts, two caught stealing, .286 OBP, .267 SLG, and .552 OPS.

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

Notes:
Jeremy Hazelbaker (former St. Louis) has signed to play with Adelaide: Adelaide Official Site


Caribbean Series (February 1, 2020):

Notes:
Cuba has accused Juan Puello Herrera of giving in to the U.S. and blocking them from attending the series this year: Listin Diario

Renteria brothers are very excited about being invited to the series: El Universal

Friday, January 3, 2020

Cardinals Winter League Notebook 1-3-2020: Donovan Solano Singles Twice & Drives In Two Runs; Shane Robinson Singles, Doubles, & Knocks In One Run; Rangel Ravelo Fined By LIDOM

Cuban League:

Notes:
15-year old right-handed hitting outfielder Yassel Izaguirre (Las Tunas) and 21-year old left-handed first baseman/outfielder/pitcher Oscar Luis Colas (Santiago/Softbank) have defected: Pelota Cubana Blog and Pelota Cubana Blog


Korean Baseball Organization:

Notes:
Kim Jae-Hwan (Doosan) is still holding out hope that he will sign in MLB: Yonhap News Agency


Mexican Pacific League Playoffs:

Ramon Urias (Memphis-Mochis) started at shortstop and batted third.  0-for-4 and assisted in one double play.
Carlos Soto (Peoria-Mochis) started at catcher and batted ninth.  0-for-2 and allowed one stolen base.

Jalisco beat Mochis 5-2
LMP Official Site Post Game

Rainel Rosario (former Springfield-Monterrey) started in centerfield and batted third.  0-for-4 with two strikeouts.
Alex Mejia (former St. Louis-Monterrey) started at shortstop and batted sixth.  0-for-3 with one strikeout.
Niko Vasquez (former Springfield-Monterrey) started at third base and batted seventh.  0-for-3 with one strikeout and assisted in one double play.

Obregon beat Monterrey 8-1
LMP Official Site Post Game

Irving Lopez (Springfield-Hermosillo) started at shortstop and batted eighth.  3-for-4 with one double and two runs.
Fernando Salas (former St. Louis-Hermosillo) entered in the ninth and pitched one inning.  He allowed one hit and no runs.  (p-s:9-8)(g/f:0-2)

Hermosillo beat Mazatlan 9-0
LMP Official Site Post Game

Efren Navarro (former Memphis-Culiacan) started as designated hitter and batted fifth.  1-for-4 with one run and one strikeout.

Culiacan beat Mexicali 6-3
LMP Official Site Post Game

Friday's Games:
Mochis (0-1) visits Jalisco (1-0) @ 8:00 PM CST
Monterrey (0-1) visits Obregon (1-0) @ 7:10 PM MST
Mazatlan (0-1) visits Hermosillo (1-0) @ 7:30 PM MST
Mexicali (0-1) visits Culiacan (1-0) @ 7:35 PM MST


Dominican League Round Robin:

Donovan Solano (former Memphis-Licey) started at third base and batted second.  2-for-5 with two RBIs (one w/two-outs), one run, and assisted in one double play.

Licey beat Escogido 10-4
LIDOM Official Site Post Game

Rangel Ravelo (St. Louis-Cibaenas) started at first base and batted third.  0-for-4 with two strikeouts.
Francisco Pena (former St. Louis-Cibaenas) started at catcher and batted ninth.  0-for-3 with one strikeout, grounded into one double play, one throwing error, and allowed two stolen bases.

Azucareros beat Cibaenas 4-0
LIDOM Official Site Post Game

Notes:
Rangel Ravelo (St. Louis-Cibaenas) and two others were fined for criticizing umpires: LIDOM Official Site

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


Colombian League Playoffs:

Friday's Games:
Monteria (0-0) visits Sincelejo (0-0) @ 7:00 PM
Barranquilla: Giants (0-0) visits Gators (0-0) @ 7:00 PM - Will Changarotty (former State College) is scheduled to start for Giants.


Venezuelan League Playoffs:

Friday's Games:
Caribes (0-0) visits Zulia (0-0) @ 6:00 PM AST
Caracas (0-0) visits La Guaira (0-0) @ 6:00 PM AST
Magallanes (0-0) visits Lara (0-0) @ 6:00 PM AST - Nestor Molina (former MiLB signing) is scheduled to start for Lara


Puerto Rican League Playoffs:

Notes:
Thieves broke into Santurce stadium and stole $4,500 worth in items, for the second time: Primera Hora

Juan Gonzalez (former MiLB signing) will manage Humacao for the 2019 Double-A League season: El Nuevo Dia

Friday's Games:
Manati (0-0) visits Santurce (0-0) @ 7:15 PM AST
Mayaguez (0-0) visits Carolina (0-0) @ 7:15 PM AST


Nicaraguan League Round Robin:

Friday's Game:
Leon (3-2) visits Rivas (1-4) @ 6:00 PM


Panama League Playoffs:

Friday's Game:
Chiriqui: Astronauts (0-1) visit Federals (1-0) @ 2:30 PM


Australian Baseball League:

Shane Robinson (former St. Louis-Melbourne) started in centerfield and batted second.  2-for-4 with one double, one RBI, one run, one stolen base, and one outfield assist.

Sydney beat Melbourne 6-3

Jeremy Martinez (former Memphis-Brisbane) started at catcher and batted fourth.  0-for-3 with one walk and two strikeouts.

Pete Kozma (former St. Louis-Perth) started at second base and batted second.  2-for-4 with one two-out RBI, one walk, and one caught stealing/pickoff.

Perth beat Brisbane 9-3

Saturday's Games:
Brisbane (10-15) visits Perth (16-9) for a doubleheader
Geelong-Korea (9-17) visits Auckland (14-12)
Sydney (11-15) visits Melbourne (14-12)

Tuesday, December 31, 2019

Cardinals Winter League Notebook 12-31-19: Hector Garcia Hits .317 In Return To LVBP; Ronald Medrano Strikes Out Five Over Four & A Third Scoreless Innings; Geddy Guerra LPBC Leader In Wins

Nippon Professional Baseball:

Notes:
Cincinnati signed Shogo Akiyama (Seibu): Japan Times


Mexican Pacific League:

Irving Lopez (Springfield-Hermosillo) started at shortstop and batted eighth.  0-for-4 at the plate.

Obregon beat Hermosillo 4-0
LMP Official Site Post Game

Mateo Gil (Johnson City-Culiacan) entered late in the game at shortstop and batted second.  0-for-1 with one strikeout.
Efren Navarro (former Memphis-Culiacan) started in left field and moved to first base, batting fifth.  2-for-4 with one two-out RBI, one walk, and assisted in one double play.
Alexis Wilson (Peoria-Culiacan) entered late in the game at catcher and batted seventh.  0-for-1 at the plate.

Culiacan beat Jalisco 7-2
LMP Official Site Post Game

Ramon Urias (Memphis-Mochis) started at shortstop and batted fourth.  1-for-6 with one double, one walk, one sacrifice, and two strikeouts.

Mochis beat Mazatlan 3-2 in 16 innings
LMP Official Site Post Game

No Games Scheduled For Tuesday


Dominican League Round Robin:

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

Robelys Reyes (former Springfield-Escogido) entered late in the game as a pinch runner and was caught stealing.

Escogido beat Licey 6-2
LIDOM Official Site Post Game

Rangel Ravelo (St. Louis-Cibaenas) started at first base and batted third.  1-for-4 with one walk and assisted in one double play.
Yefri Perez (former MiLB signing-Cibaenas) entered late in the game as a pinch runner and stole one base.
Edmundo Sosa (St. Louis-Cibaenas) started at shortstop and batted seventh.  0-for-3 with one sacrifice, one strikeout, and assisted in one double play.
Francisco Pena (former St. Louis-Cibaenas) entered late in the game at catcher and batted ninth.  One walk at the plate.

Cibaenas beat Azucareros 6-5 in 10 innings
LIDOM Official Site Post Game

Notes:
The LIDOM is looking into complaints by players, including Rangel Ravelo (St. Louis-Cibaenas), of the umpiring from Sunday's game: Listin Diario

No Games Scheduled For Tuesday


Colombian League:

Notes:
Geddy Guerra (former VSL-Sincelejo) was the league leader in wins with five: Sincelejo Official Twitter


Venezuelan League:

Final Regular Season Stats:
Gabriel Lino (former Memphis-Aragua) played in two games going 1-for-1 (1.000) with one home run, one RBI, four total bases, one run, one walk, 1.000 OBP, 4.000 SLG, and 5.000 OPS.
Cesar Valera (former Palm Beach-Caribes) played in 41 games going 52-for-148 (.351) with six doubles, three triples, two home runs, 22 RBIs, 70 total bases, 34 runs, 13 walks, three stolen bases, 20 strikeouts, four caught stealing, .434 OBP, .473 SLG, and .907 OPS.
Luis Bandes (former Johnson City-La Guaira) played in 29 games going 30-for-86 (.349) with six doubles, two home runs, 15 RBIs, 42 total bases, 15 runs, six walks, 16 strikeouts, .398 OBP, .488 SLG, and .886 OPS.
Eliezer Alfonzo (former Peoria-Caribes) played in one games going 1-for- (.333) with one total base, one run, one strikeout, .333 OBP, .333 SLG, and .667 OPS.
Hector Garcia (former Johnson City-Magallanes) played in 13 games going 13-for-41 (.317) with six RBIs, 13 total bases, five runs, five walks, nine strikeouts, one caught stealing, .383 OBP, .317 SLG, and .700 OBP.
Gabriel Lino (former Memphis-Caribes) played in 28 games going 26-for-88 (.295) with three doubles, three home runs, 19 RBIs, 38 total bases, 15 runs, eight walks, 15 strikeouts, .347 OBP, .432 SLG, and .779 OPS.
Wilfredo Tovar (former Memphis-Caracas) played in 33 games going 39-for-133 (.293) with eight doubles, one triple, two home runs, 20 RBIs, 55 total bases, 15 runs, seven walks, three stolen bases, 11 strikeouts, one caught stealing, .331 OBP, .414 SLG, and .745 OPS.
Ronny Cedeno (former MLB signing-Magallanes) played in 38 games going 31-for-135 (.230) with six doubles, three home runs, 18 RBIs, 46 total bases, 15 runs, 13 walks, one stolen base, 37 strikeouts, .298 OBP, .341 SLG, and .639 OPS.
Jose Garcia (former Memphis-Caracas) played in 31 games going 9-for-44 (.205) with five doubles, four RBIs, 14 total bases, nine runs, five walks, one stolen base, eight strikeouts, one caught stealing, .300 OBP, .318 SLG, and .618 OPS.
Wilfred Vivas (former GCL-Magallanes) played in 24 games going 2-for-12 (.167) with one RBI, two total bases, one run, one walk, one stolen base, four strikeouts, one caught stealing, .231 OBP, .167 SLG, and .397 OPS.
Johny Celis (former MiLB tryout-Margarita) played in 12 games going 3-for-21 (.143) with two doubles, two RBIs, five total bases, three runs, three walks, seven strikeouts, .280 OBP, .238 SLG, and .518 OPS.

Silfredo Garcia (former Springfield-Magallanes) made two relief appearances posting a 0-0 record, 0.00 ERA, and 1.50 WHIP.  He allowed two hits and no runs over 1.1 innings.
Vicente Campos (former MiLB signing-Lara) made 25 relief appearances posting a 2-0 record, 0.33 ERA, 0.95 WHIP, ten holds, and one save.  He allowed 20 hits, one earned run, six walks, hit one batter, and struck nine out over 27.1 innings.
Juan Gonzalez (former Memphis-Caribes) made seven relief appearances posting a 1-0 record, 1.17 ERA, and 1.17 WHIP.  He allowed seven hits, one earned run, one home run, two walks, hit one batter, and struck six out over 7.2 innings.
Miguel Socolovich (former St. Louis-Caracas) made 14 relief appearances posting a 4-0 record, 1.83 ERA, 1.02 WHIP, and five saves.  He allowed ten hits, three earned runs, five walks, and struck 12 out over 14.2 innings.
Kristhiam Linares (former Springfield-La Guaira) made 17 relief appearances posting a 1-0 record, 2.35 ERA, 0.91 WHIP, and seven holds.  He allowed four hits, two earned runs, one home run, three walks, and struck four out over 7.2 innings.
Jorge Rondon (former St. Louis-Magallanes) made 29 relief appearances posting a 2-1 record, 2.45 ERA, 1.43 WHIP, and ten holds.  He allowed 28 hits, nine runs (eight earned), one home run, 14 walks, hit two batters, and struck 20 out over 29.1 innings.
Nestor Molina (former MiLB signing-Lara) made 11 starts posting a 6-0 record, 3.09 ERA, and 1.15 WHIP.  He allowed 53 hits, 21 runs (20 earned), two home runs, 14 walks, hit two batters, and struck 39 out over 58.1 innings.
Elniery Garcia (former Memphis-Caracas) made three appearances (two starts) posting a 2-1 record, 3.75 ERA, and 1.92 WHIP.  He allowed 16 hits, six runs (five earned), one home run, seven walks, and struck 11 out over 12 innings.
Kender Villegas (former Palm Beach-Margarita) made 15 appearances (three starts) posting a 0-3 record, 3.96 ERA, 1.52 WHIP, three holds, and one save.  He allowed 29 hits, 18 runs (11 earned), nine walks, hit four batters, and struck 15 out over 25 innings.
Anderson Gerdel (former Palm Beach-Margarita) made eight appearances (one starts) posting a 0-1 record, 4.50 ERA, and 1.45 WHIP.  He allowed 23 hits, ten earned runs, six walks, and struck seven out over 20 innings.
Edubray Ramos (former VSL-La Guaira) made 1-1 record, 4.50 ERA, 1.00 WHIP, and one hold.  He allowed six hits, four runs (three earned), one home run, and struck nine out over six innings.
Liarvis Breto (MiLB signing-Caribes) made five relief appearances posting a 0-1 record, 4.50 ERA, 1.25 WHIP, and one hold.  He allowed five hits, two earned runs, and struck one out over four innings.
Pedro Rodriguez (former MiLB signing-Lara) made 21 relief appearances posting a 1-3 record, 5.49 ERA, 1.32 WHIP, and eight saves.  He allowed 17 hits, 13 runs (12 earned), one home run, nine walks, hit one batter, and struck 13 out over 19.2 innings.
Jose Calero (former GCL-Aragua) made five appearances (two starts) posting a 0-2 record, 7.04 ERA, and 2.09 WHIP.  He allowed 11 hits, six earned runs, one home run, five walks, hit two batters, and struck four out over 7.2 innings.
Alirio Negrette (former DSL-Caribes) made four relief appearances posting a 0-0 record, 7.71 ERA, 2.57 WHIP, and one hold.  He allowed five hits, three runs (two earned), one walk, and struck one out over 2.1 innings.
Williams Perez (Springfield free agent-Lara) made five starts posting a 1-2 record, 8.35 ERA, and 2.18 WHIP.  He's allowed 30 hits, 17 earned runs, one home run, ten walks, hit two batters, and struck 17 out over 18.1 innings.
Harold Arauz (former Memphis-Aragua) made five starts posting a 0-3 record, 9.19 ERA, and 1.72 WHIP.  He allowed 25 hiys, 17 runs (16 earned), two walks, hit two batters, and struck nine out over 15.2 innings.

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Puerto Rican League:

Final Regular Season Stats:
Anthony Garcia (former Memphis-Carolina) played in 27 games going 20-for-76 (.263) with one double, three home runs, ten RBIs, 30 total bases, ten runs, 26 walks, one stolen base, 17 strikeouts, three caught stealing, .452 OBP, .395 SLG, and .847 OPS.
Jonathan Rodriguez (former Memphis-Manati) played in seven games going 4-for-18 (.222) with two doubles, six total bases, two runs, one walk, five strikeouts, one caught stealing, .263 OBP, .333 SLG, and .596 OPS.
Yariel Gonzalez (Springfield-Mayaguez) played in 22 games going 8-for-69 (.116) with one double, five RBIs, nine total bases, three runs, six walks, 17 strikeouts, .182 OBP, .130 SLG, and .312 OPS.

Juan Caballero (former Johnson City-Carolina) made one relief appearance posting a 0-0 record, 0.00 ERA, and 0.00 WHIP.  He allowed no hits or runs over one inning.
Hector Hernandez (former Palm Beach-Santurce) made eight appearances (seven starts) posting a 1-1 record, 2.45 ERA, and 1.34 WHIP.  He allowed 34 hits, 11 runs (ten earend), one home run, 15 walks, hit two batters, and struck 27 out over 36.2 innings.
Ivan Maldonado (former MiLB tryout-Caguas) made six starts posting a 0-3 record, 3.65 ERA, and 1.26 WHIP.  He allowed 24 hits, 12 runs (ten earned), four home runs, seven walks, hit one batter, and struck 11 out over 24.2 innings.
Tyler Herron (former Springfield-Caguas) made ten relief appearances posting a 0-0 record, 5.40 ERA, 1.30 WHIP, and two holds.  He allowed nine hits, six earned runs, one home run, four walks, and struck eight out over ten innings.
Pedro Echemendia (former Memphis-Caguas) made three appearances (two starts) posting a 0-0 record, 6.17 ERA, and 1.71 WHIP.  He allowed 12 hits, eight earned runs, two home runs, eight walks, hit one batter, and struck seven out over 11.2 innings.
Ronnie Williams (Springfield-Caguas) made four relief appearances posting a 0-0 record, 10.80 ERA, and 4.80 WHIP.  He allowed five hits, two earned runs, three walks, and struck two out over 1.2 innings.

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Nicaraguan League Round Robin:

Ronald Medrano (former GCL-Leon) pitched 4.1 innings and allowed five hits, no runs, two walks, threw one wild pitch, and struck five out.
Isaac Silva (former Johnson City-Leon) pitched one inning and allowed three hits, three runs, one walk, and struck two out.

Edgard Montiel (former DSL-Chinandega) started and batted third.  2-for-3 with one walk and one strikeout.

Leon beat Chinandega 15-8
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Panama League:

Final Regular Season Stats:
J.R. Davis (former Peoria-Metro) played in 21 games going 22-for-78 (.282) with five doubles, one triple, ten RBIs, eight strikeouts, .363 OBP, .372 SLG, and .734 OPS.
Allen Cordoba (former Johnson City-Herrera) played in 21 games going 18-for-78 (.231) with three doubles, one triple, two home runs, nine RBIs, one walk, nine strikeouts, .326 OBP, .372 SLG, and .698 OPS.
Jonathan Rivera (former Johnson City-Metro) played in 20 games going 15-for-68 (.221) with two doubles, one triple, five RBIs, 15 strikeouts, .232 OBP, .279 SLG, and .511 OPS.

Enrique Saldana (Rule 5 selection-Metro) made ten relief appearances posting a 1.64 ERA.  He allowed 12 hits, five runs (two earned), one walk, and struck five out over 11 innings.
Harold Arauz (former Memphis-Chiriqui Astronauts) made four starts posting a 2.52 ERA.  He allowed 15 hits, nine runs (seven earned), two walks, and struck 15 out over 25 innings.
Wilfredo Pereira (Peoria-Chiriqui Astronauts) made four appearances posting a 3.27 ERA.  He allowed ten hits, four earned runs, one home run, one walk, and struck eight out over 11 innings.

Notes:
Harold Arauz (former Memphis), Ivan Herrera (Springfield), Edmundo Sosa (St. Louis), Ruben Tejada (former St. Louis), and Allen Cordoba (former Johnson City) were included on the possible roster for the World Baseball Classic: Panama American

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Australian Baseball League:

Stats:
Jeremy Martinez (former Memphis-Brisbane) has played in 21 games going 17-for-58 (.293) with two doubles, three home runs, eight RBIs, 28 total bases, seven runs, 11 walks, eight strikeouts, .400 OBP, .483 SLG, and .883 OPS.
Mikey Reynolds (former Springfield-Adeldaide) has played in 22 games going 21-for-86 (.244) with three doubles, one RBI, 24 total bases, 12 runs, seven walks, seven stolen bases, 14 strikeouts, two caught stealing, .298 OBP, .279 SLG, and .577 OPS.
Pete Kozma (former St. Louis-Perth) has played in 22 games going 21-for-87 (.241) with one double, one home run, 12 RBIs, 25 total bases, ten runs, seven walks, five stolen bases, 12 strikeouts, two caught stealing, .292 OBP, .287 SLG, and .579 OPS.

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

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