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Friday, October 18, 2019

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

Arizona Fall League:

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


Mexican Pacific League:

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

Mexicali beat Monterrey 5-4
LMP Official Site Post Game

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

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

Mochis beat Hermosillo 5-4
LMP Official Site Post Game

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

Obregon beat Culiacan 8-6
LMP Official Site Post Game

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


Dominican League:

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

Licey beat Azucareros 3-2
LIDOM Official Site Post Game

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

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

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

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

Escogido beat Cibao 5-0
LIDOM Official Site Post Game

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

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


Venezuelan League (November 5, 2019):

Notes:
Pete Rose played for Caracas in 1964: Lider

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

Thursday, October 3, 2019

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

Mexican League Championship:

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

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

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


Arizona Fall League:

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

Peoria beat Glendale 2-0
MLB Official Site Post Game

No Games Scheduled For Thursday


Mexican Pacific League (October 11, 2019):

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

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


Dominican League (October 12, 2019):

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

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

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


Venezuelan League (November5, 2019):

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

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

Tuesday, December 18, 2018

Cardinals Winter League Notebook 12-18-18: Genesis Cabrera Named LIDOM Rookie Of The Year; Evan MacLane Strikes Out One Over Two Scoreless Innings; Steven Baron, Donovan Solano, & Allen Cordoba Each Single & Drive In One Run

Mexican Pacific League:

Stats:
Iker Franco (former Springfield-Obregon) has played in 11 games going 9-for-30 (.300) with two doubles, two home runs, nine RBIs, 17 total bases, six runs, six walks, six strikeouts, .417 OBP, .567 SLG, and .983 OPS.
Niko Vasquez (former Springfield-Jalisco) has played in 44 games going 44-for-150 (.293) with seven doubles, six home runs, 15 RBIs, 69 total bases, 28 runs, 16 walks, two stolen bases, 39 strikeouts, .365 OBP, .460 SLG, and .825 OPS.
Kevin Medrano (former 2011 draft selection-Jalisco) has played in 46 games going 40-for-143 (.280) with 14 doubles, one home run, 14 RBIs, 57 total bases, 21 runs, 12 walks, five stolen bases, 32 strikeouts, three caught stealing, .348 OBP, .399 SLG, and .747 OPS.
Irving Lopez (Palm Beach-Hermosillo) has played in 29 games going 13-for-47 (.277) with one double, three RBIs, 14 total bases, 11 runs, eight walks, eight strikeouts, .414 OBP, .298 SLG, and .712 OPS.
Alexis Wilson (State College-Culiacan) has played in 26 games going 11-for-52 (.212) with four doubles, six RBIs, 15 total bases, four runs, six walks, nine strikeouts, one caught stealing, .311 OBP, .288 SLG, and .600 OPS.

Maikel Cleto (former St. Louis-Obregon) has made 17 relief appearances posting a 1-0 record, 0.92 ERA, 1.12 WHIP, and eight saves.  He's allowed seven hits, two earned runs, one home run, 15 walks, and struck 22 out over 19.2 innings.
Jaime Garcia (former Memphis-Hermosillo) has made three appearances (two starts) posting a 0-0 record, 1.93 ERA, and 1.18 WHIP.  He's allowed eight hits, three runs (two earned), three walks, and struck six out over 9.1 innings.
Arturo Reyes (Memphis-Hermosillo) has made ten appearances (nine starts) posting a 1-4 record, 2.79 ERA, and 1.22 WHIP.  He's allowed 40 hits, 18 runs (15 earned), 19 walks, hit six batters, and struck 33 out over 48.1 innings.
Hector Villalobos (State College-Mochis) has made 16 relief appearances posting a 1-0 record, 6.00 ERA, and 1.22 WHIP.  He's allowed eight hits, six earned runs, three home runs, three walks, hit two batters, and struck nine out over nine innings.

Tuesday's Games:
Hermosillo (32-24) visits Jalisco (27-28) @ 7:15 PM CST
Mochis (26-30) visits Obregon (30-24) @ 7:10 PM MST
Culiacan (32-24) visits Navojoa (25-30) @ 7:30 PM MST
Mazatlan (26-30) visits Mexicali (23-31) @ 7:30 PM PST


Venezuelan League:

Ildemaro Vargas (former Springfield-Lara) started at second base and batted leadoff.  0-for-5 and assisted in one double play.
Rangel Ravelo (Memphis-Lara) started at first base and batted fourth.  2-for-5 with one double and assisted in one double play.

Imeldo Diaz (State College-Margarita) entered late in the game at shortstop and batted leadoff.  2-for-2 with one triple and one run.
Eliezer Alfonzo (former Peoria-Margarita) started as designated hitter and batted eighth.  1-for-3 at the plate.
Kender Villegas (former Palm Beach-Margarita) entered in the sixth and pitched one inning.  He allowed two hits or runs.  (p-s:17-12)(g/f:2-1)

Lara beat Margarita 2-1
LVBP Official Site Post Game

Rayder Ascanio (Peoria-Magallanes) started at shortstop and batted second.  0-for-3 with one walk and one sacrifice, one strikeout, and assisted in one double play.
Pedro Rodriguez (former MiLB signing-Magallanes) entered in the tenth and pitched one inning.  He allowed one hit and no runs for the save (16).  (p-s:16-10)(g/f:2-1)

Magallanes beat Zulia 4-3 in 10 innings
LVBP Official Site Post Game

Tuesday's Games:
Aragua (23-25) visits Caracas (27-26) for a doubleheader beginning @ 3:00 PM VST
Lara (31-22) visits Caribes (22-29) @ 5:00 PM VST
Magallanes (31-23) visits Zulia (20-31) @ 6:00 PM VST


Dominican League:

Yefri Perez (former MiLB signing-Cibaenas) started in right filed and batted leadoff.  1-for-4 with one triple and one strikeout.
Rainel Rosario (former Springfield-Cibaenas) started as designated hitter and batted third.  0-for-4 with two strikeouts.

Dean Anna (former St. Louis-Escogido) started at third base and batted leadoff.  0-for-3 with one hit by pitch.
Tommy Pham (former St. Louis-Escogido) started in centerfield and batted fourth.  2-for-4 with two runs, two stolen bases, and one strikeout.
Steven Baron (St. Louis free agent-Escogido) started at catcher and batted ninth.  1-for-3 with one RBI.

Escogido beat Cibaenas 6-3
Bengaleses Post Game

Donovan Solano (foremer Memphis-Licey) started at first base and moved to third, batting third.  1-for-3 with one two-out RBI and one hit by pitch.

Licey beat Cibao 3-1
Bengaleses Post Game

Luis Cruz (former Memphis-Azucareros) started at catcher and batted ninth.  1-for-3 with one walk and allowed three stolen bases.
Harold Arauz (MiLB signing-Azucareros) started and pitched to eight batters.  He allowed four hits, three earned runs, one walk, and hit one batter for the losing decision (1-1).  (g/f:2-0)
Jayson Aquino (former waiver claim-Azucareros) entered in the sixth and pitched one inning.  He allowed no hits or runs, and struck one out.  (g/f:1-1)

Audry Perez (former St. Louis-Estrellas) started at catcher and batted eighth.  0-for-1 with one two-out RBI, one hit by pitch, and allowed two stolen bases.
Evan MacLane (former St. Louis-Estrellas) started and pitched two innings.  He allowed no hits or runs, one walk, and struck one out.  (g/f:3-0)
Yeison Medina (Palm Beach-Estrellas) entered in the seventh and pitched to no hits or runs, one walk, and struck one out for the hold (2).  (g/f:0-1)(ir-s:1-0)

Estrellas beat Azucareros 4-3
Bengaleses Post Game

Notes:
Genesis Cabrera (Memphis-Licey) was named LIDOM Rookie of the Year: Licey Official Site

No Games Scheduled For Tuesday


Colombian League:

Notes:
Derek Diaz (DSL-Colombia) talks about his career: El Universal

Tuesday's Games:
Monteria (10-23) visits Cartagena (13-20) @ 7:00 PM
Barranquilla (24-9) visits Sincelejo (19-14) @ 7:00 PM


Puerto Rican League:

Tuesday's Game:
Santurce (12-13) visits Caguas (9-16) @ 6:10 PM AST


Nicaraguan League:

Tuesday's Games:
Leon (9-5) visits Boer (8-6) @ 6:00 PM
Rivas (5-9) visits Chinandega (6-8) @ 6:00 PM


Panama League:

Allen Cordoba (former Johnson City-Panama Oeste) started at shortstop and batted seventh.  1-for-3 with one RBI and one strikeout.

Jonathan Rivera (former Johnson City-Metropolitanas) started in outfield and batted sixth.  0-for-3 with one walk and one strikeout.
Edmundo Sosa (St. Louis-Metropolitanas) started as designated hitter and batted eighth.  1-for-3 with one double, one walk, and two strikeouts.

Metropolitanas beat Panama Oeste 4-1
TV Max Deportes Post Game

Tuesday's Games:
Panama Oeste (4-7) visits Herrera (6-5) @ 7:00 PM
Metropolitanas (7-4) visits Panama Metro (5-6) @ 7:00 PM

Monday, November 5, 2018

Cardinals Winter League Notebook 11-5-18: Pedro Echemendia Strikes Out Two & Holds Two Inherited Runners On Base Over Three & A Third Scoreless Innings; Kevin Medrano Singles, Doubles, Walks, & Drives In Three Runs; Tommy Pham To Play In Dominican



Korean Baseball Organization Championship:

Jamie Romak (former Memphis-SK) started at first base and batted fourth.  1-for-3 with one walk and one strikeout.

Doosan beat SK 7-3
Yonhap News Agency Post Game

No Game Scheduled For Tuesday


Arizona Fall League:

Stats:
Andy Young (Memphis-Surprise) has played in 13 games going 15-for-47 (.319) with three doubles, one triple, two home runs, nine RBIs, 26 total bases, seven runs, nine walks, one stolen base, 12 strikeouts, .421 OBP, .553 SLG, and .974 OPS.
Lane Thomas (Memphis-Surprise) has played in 15 games going 11-for-46 (.239) with one home run, seven RBIs, 14 total bases, eight runs, eight walks, six stolen bases, 16 strikeouts, .333 OBP, .304 SLG, and .638 OPS.
Tommy Edman (Memphis-Surprise) has played in seven games going 6-for-26 (.231) with one double, three RBIs, seven total bases, three runs, eight walks, five stolen bases, five strikeouts, one caught stealing, .417 OBP, .269 SLG, and .686 OPS.
Jeremy Martinez (Springfield-Surprise) has played in nine games going 6-for-28 (.214) with two RBIs, six total bases, two runs, seven walks, three strikeouts, .405 OBP, .214 SLG, and .620 OPS.

Rob Kaminsky (former Palm Beach-Glendale) has made six relief appearances posting a 1-0 record, 1.29 ERA, and 1.00 WHIP.  He's allowed five hits, one earned run, two walks, hit one batter, and struck 11 out over seven innings.
Evan Kruczynski (Springfield-Surprise) has made four starts posting a 2-1 record, 1.72 ERA, and 1.66 WHIP.  He's allowed 19 hits, nine runs (three earned), one home run, seven walks, hit one batter, and struck 14 out over 15.2 innings.
Connor Jones (Springfield-Surprise) has made six appearances (one start) posting a 0-0 record, 5.73 ERA, 1.73 WHIP, and one hold.  He's allowed 14 hits, seven earned runs, five walks, and struck 11 out over 11 innings.
Conner Greene (Memphis-Surprise) has made six relief appearances posting a 0-1 record, 12.79 ERA, 3.47 WHIP, one hold, and one save.  He's allowed nine hits, 11 runs (nine earned), one home run, 13 walks, and struck four out over 6.1 innings.
Will Latcham (Memphis-Surprise) has made seven relief appearances posting a 0-1 record, 12.96 ERA, 2.16 WHIP, and one hold.  He's allowed ten hits, 12 earned runs, eight walks, and struck four out over 8.1 innings.

Monday's Games:
Peoria (15-6) visits Glendale (8-13) @ 12:35 PM MST
Surprise (8-13) visits Salt River (13-8) @ 12:35 PM MST
Scottsdale (9-11) visits Mesa (9-11) @ 6:35 PM MST


Mexican Pacific League:

Irving Lopez (Palm Beach-Hermosillo) entered late in the game at second base.
Cedric Hunter (former Memphis-Hermosillo) started as designated hitter and batted seventh.  2-for-4 with one run and one strikeout.

Ramon Urias (Memphis-Mochis) started at second base and batted third.  3-for-4 with one strikeout, one caught stealing, and assisted in one double play.
Pedro Echemendia (former Memphis-Mochis) entered in the sixth and pitched 3.1 innings.  He allowed one hit, no runs, hit one batter, and struck two out.  (p-s:40-26)(g/f:4-2)(ir-s:2-0)

Hermosillo beat Mochis 6-2
LMP Official Site Post Game

John Nogowski (Springfield-Obregon) started at first base and batted sixth.  1-for-2 with one walk, one hit by pitch, and assisted in three double plays.
Iker Franco (former Springfield-Obregon) started at catcher and batted eighth.  1-for-3 with one RBI and one walk.
Richy Pedroza (former Peoria-Obregon) started at second base and batted ninth.  0-for-4 with one strikeout and assisted in three double plays.

Obregon beat Navojoa 4-3
LMP Official Site Post Game

Kevin Medrano (former 2011 draft selection-Jalisco) started in centerfield and batted seventh.  2-for-4 with one double, three RBIs, one run, one walk, one strikeout, and one outfield assist.
Niko Vasquez (former Springfield-Jalisco) started at first base and batted eighth.  1-for-3 with one double, one hit by pitch, and one strikeout.

Culiacan beat Jalisco 9-8 in 11 innings
LMP Official Site Post Game

No Games Scheduled For Monday


Venezuelan League:

Anthony Garcia (former Memphis-Caracas) started in left field and batted sixth.  1-for-4 with one double, one two-out RBI, one run, one walk, and one strikeout.
Leobaldo Pina (former Springfield-Caracas) started at third base and batted eighth.  1-for-4 with one strikeout.

Caracas beat Zulia 9-1
LVBP Official Site Post Game

Rafael Ortega (former Memphis-Caribes) started in centerfield and batterd leadoff.  0-for-2 with one walk, one hit by pitch, and one strikeout.
Cesar Valera (former Palm Beach-Caribes) started at second base and batted third.  4-for-4 with one double, two runs, and assisted in one double play.

Ildemaro Vargas (former Springfield-Lara) started at second base and batted leadoff.  1-for-4 with one run and assisted in four double plays.

Lara beat Caribes 4-3
LVBP Official Site Post Game

Ronny Cedeno (former St. Louis signing-Magallanes) started at second base and batted second.  0-for-4 with two strikeouts and assisted in two double plays.
Rayder Ascanio (Peoria-Magallanes) entered late in the game at shortstop and batted sixth.  1-for-2 with one double, one RBI, one run, one fielding error, and assisted in two double plays.
Pedro Rodriguez (former MiLB signing-Magallanes) entered in the ninth and pitched one inning.  He allowed no hits or runs.  (p-s:9-6)(g/f:2-1)

La Guaira beat Magallanes 9-7
LVBP Official Site Post Game

Monday's Games:
Caribes (7-12) visits Lara (12-8) for a doubleheader beginning @ 3:30 PM VET


Venezuelan Parallel League:

Stats:
Carlos Talveras (former Johnson City-Aragua B) has played in 11 games going 13-for-27 (.481) with one double, one triple, one home run, five RBIs, 19 total bases, four runs, nine walks, two stolen bases, three strikeouts, grounded into one double play, .611 OBP, and .704 SLG.

Monday's Games:
Aragua B (4-7) visits Los Angeles (6-3-1) for a doubleheader beginning @ 9:00 AM VET
Boston (5-2-1) visits Philadelphia (3-10) for a doubleheader beginning @ 9:00 AM VET


Dominican League:

Audry Perez (former St. Louis-Estrellas) started at catcher and batted seventh.  0-for-3 with one strikeout.
Ramon Santos (Springfield-Estrellas) entered in the fifth and pitched one inning.  He allowed no hits or runs.  (g/f:0-1)

Francisco Pena (St. Louis free agent-Cibaenas) started at catcher and batted eighth.  1-for-3 with one double, one RBI, one run, and two strikeouts.

Cibaenas beat Estrellas 7-1
LIDOM Official Site Post Game

Magneuris Sierra (former St. Louis-Azucareros) entered late in the game as designated hitter and batted eighth.  0-for-1 with one strikeout.
Jayson Aquino (former waiver claim-Azucareros) entered in the 12th and pitched one inning.  He allowed one hit and no runs for the winning decision (1-0).  (g/f:1-0)

Azucareros beat Cibao 2-1 in 12 innings
LIDOM Official Site Post Game

Genesis Cabrera (Memphis-Licey) entered in the eighth and pitched to three batters.  He allowed two hits, two earned runs, and struck one out for the hold (3).

Licey beat Escogido 6-5 in 10 innings
LIDOM Official Site Post Game

Notes:
Tommy Pham (former St. Louis-Escogido) will join Escogido on November 22, 2018: Escogido Official Site

Monday's Games:
Estrellas (8-10) visits Escogido (10-8) @ 3:00 PM AST
Cibaenas (10-8) visits Azucareros (9-9) @ 4:00 PM AST
Licey (6-12) visits Cibao (11-7) @ 4:00 PM AST


Meridana League (Yucatan, Mexico):

Amaury Cazana (former Memphis-Marista) has another great game: Meridana League Official Twitter and Merdiana League Official Twitter

Randy Arozarena (Memphis-Morelos) also got in on the action: Meridana League Official Twitter

Wednesday, October 31, 2018

Cardinals Winter League Notebook 10-31-18: Lane Thomas Homers & Drives In Four Runs; Jayson Aquino Strikes Out One Over Ywo & Two-Thirds Scoreless Innings; John Nogowski Singles, Walks, & Knocks In Two Runs

Korean Baseball Organization:

Jamie Romak (former Memphis-SK) started at first base and batted fourth.  0-for-4 with one strikeout and grounded into one double play.

Nexen beat SK 4-2
Yonhap News Agency Post Game

No Game Scheduled For Thursday


Arizona Fall League:

Lane Thomas (Memphis-Surprise) started in centerfield and batted sixth.  1-for-3 with one home run, four RBIs, one run, one sac fly, and two strikeouts.
Connor Jones (Springfield-Surprise) entered in the fourth and pitched 1.1 innings.  He allowed one hit, two earned runs, and two walks for the hold (1).  (p-s:25-13)(g/f:4-0)

Peoria beat Surprise 12-7
MLB Official Site Post Game

Wednesday's Games:
Glendale (7-11) visits Salt River (11-7) @ 12:35 PM MST
Mesa (8-10) visits Surprise (7-11) @ 12:35 PM MST
Scottsdale (9-9) visits Peoria (12-6) @ 12:35 PM MST


Mexican Pacific League:

Niko Vasquez (former Springfield-Jalisco) started at first base and batted seventh.  1-for-3 with one run and assisted in one double play.
Daric Barton (former Peoria-Jalisco) entered late in the game at first base and batted seventh.  One walk and assisted in one double play.
Kevin Medrano (former 2011 draft selection-Jalisco) entered late in the game in centerfield and moved to left, batting eighth.  0-for-1 at the plate.

Jalisco beat Navojoa 8-5
LMP Official Site Post Game

Ramon Urias (Memphis-Mochis) started at second base and moved to third, batting third.  2-for-5 with one RBI and one run.
Pedro Echemendia (former Memphis-Mochis) entered in the fifth and pitched to one batter.  He allowed no hits or runs for the hold (1).  (p-s:2-2)(g/f:0-1)(ir-s:2-1)

John Nogowski (Springfield-Obregon) started at first base and batted fifth.  1-for-2 with two RBIs (one w/two-outs), one walk, and one sac fly.
Richy Pedroza (former Peoria-Obregon) started at second base and batted eighth.  0-for-1 with one run, two walks, and one sacrifice.

Mochis beat Obregon 7-4
LMP Official Site Post Game

Colin Walsh (former Springfield-Mexicali) started at third base and batted fifth.  1-for-2 with one double and one walk.

Cedric Hunter (former Springfield-Hermosillo) started in right field and batted second.  1-for-4 with one double, one RBI, and one run.

Hermosillo beat Mexicali 4-0
LMP Official Site Post Game

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

Mazatlan beat Culiacan 3-2
LMP Official Site Post Game

Wednesday's Games:
Navojoa (7-7) visits Jalisco (8-7) @ 7:15 PM CST
Mochis (8-7) visits Obregon (7-8) @ 7:10 PM MST
Mexicali (7-7) visits Hermosillo (6-9) @ 7:30 PM MST
Culiacan (7-8) visits Mazatlan (9-6) @ 8:00 PM MST


Venezuelan League:

Cesar Valera (former Palm Beach-Caribes) started in left field and batted sixth.  0-for-5 with three strikeouts.

Aragua beat Caribes 7-4
LVBP Official Site Post Game

Wilfredo Tovar (Memphis-Caracas) started at shortstop and batted leadoff.  2-for-4 with one RBI, two runs, one sac fly, and one strikeout.
Anthony Garcia (former Memphis-Caracas) started in left field and batted eighth.  1-for-2 with one RBI, one walk, one sac fly, and one strikeout.

Ronny Cedeno (former St. Louis signing-Magallanes) started at third base and batted second.  1-for-4 with one RBI, one run, one fielding error, and assisted in one double play.

Caracas beat Magallanes 8-2
LVBP Official Site Post Game

Notes:
Rafael Ortega (former Memphis-Caribes) is expected to join Caribes on Thursday: LVBP Official Site

Matt Pearce (Memphis-Caracas) will throw to hitters and be inserted into the rotation after: LVBP Official Site

Wednesday's Games:
Magallanes (7-7) visits Margarita (9-6) @ 6:00 PM VET
Lara (10-5) visits Zulia (7-7) @ 7:00 PM VET
Caribes (5-9) visits Aragua (5-8) @ 7:00 PM VET


Dominican League:

Yefri Perez (former MiLB signing-Cibaenas) entered late in the game in centerfield and batted leadoff.  1-for-1 at the plate.
Rainel Rosario (former Springfield-Cibaenas) entered late in the game in right field and batted fifth.  0-for-1 at the plate.
Eugenio Velez (former Memphis-Cibaenas) entered late in the game in left field and batted sixth.  0-for-1 at the plate.
Francisco Pena (St. Louis-Cibaenas) started at catcher and batted eighth.  0-for-2 and allowed one stolen base.

Genesis Cabrera (Memphis-Licey) entered in the sixth and pitched one inning.  He allowed no hits or runs, one walk, and struck two out.  (g/f:1-0)

Licey beat Cibaenas 8-1
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Magneuris Sierra (former St. Louis-Azucareros) started in centerfield and batted eighth.  0-for-3 with one strikeout.
Jayson Aquino (former waiver claim-Azucareros) entered in the fourth and pitched 2.2 innings.  He allowed one hit, no runs, one walk, hit one batter, and struck one out.  (p-s:6-0)

Audry Perez (former St. Louis-Estrellas) started at catcher and batted eighth.  0-for-4 with one strikeout and allowed two stolen bases.

Azucareros beat Estrellas 5-3 in 10 innings
LIDOM Official Site Post Game

Notes:
D'Angelo Jimenez (former Memphis-Licey hitting coach) believes the Licey offense will improve: LIDOM Official Site

Estarlin Arias (former Springfield-Escogido) pitched in Escogido's 1-0 loss to Licey in Parallel League play: Licey Official Site

Wednesday's Games:
Cibaenas (8-6) visits Escogido (8-6) @ 7:15 PM AST
Estrellas (7-7) visits Cibao (9-5) @ 7:30 PM AST
Licey (4-10) visits Azucareros (6-8) @ 7:30 PM AST


Meridana League (Yucatan, Mexico):

Notes:
Randy Arozarena (Memphis-Morelos) scored one run for Morelos on October 28th: Liga Meridana Twitter


Colombian League (November 2, 2018):

Notes:
Dewin Perez (former Peoria), Jackson Solarte (former VSL), Wilman Madera (DSL), Enrique Perez (Johnson City), and Jonathan Escudero (former Palm Beach) are listed on the Barranquilla roster: El Heraldo

Julian Tavarez (former St. Louis) is teaching kids in baseball clinics: El Universal


Nicaraguan League (November 3, 2018):

Notes:
Erisbel Arruebarrena (former Los Angeles) will play with Boer during the winter offseason: La Prensa

Wednesday, November 22, 2017

Cardinals Winter League Notebook 11-22-17: Allen Cordoba Singles & Hits A Solo Home Run; Randy Arozarena Hits A Solo Home Run; Andrew Knizner Named Runner-Up For 2017 All-AFL Team

Allen Cordoba - Naranjeros de Hermosillo


Mexican Pacific League:

Niko Vasquez (former Springfield-Obregon) started at shortstop and batted eighth.  1-for-3 with one strikeout.

Obregon beat Mochis 1-0
LMP Official Site Post Game

Efren Navarro (former Memphis-Hermosillo) started in right field and moved to first base, batting third.  0-for-4 with one run, one walk, and one strikeout.
Allen Cordoba (former Johnson City-Hermosillo) started in left field and batted sixth.  2-for-4 with one home run, one two-out RBI, two runs, and one strikeout.

Zach Phillips (former Memphis-Culiacan) entered in the seventh and pitched 1.1 innings.  He allowed no hits or runs, and struck two out.  (p-s:18-13)(g/f:1-1)

Hermosillo beat Culiacan 5-3
LMP Official Site Post Game

Randy Arozarena (Springfield-Navojoa) started in centerfield and batted leadoff.  1-for-5 with one home run, one RBI, one run, and one strikeout.

Mazatlan beat Navojoa 3-2
LMP Official Site Post Game

Wednesday's Games:
Mochis (14-21) visits Obregon (13-22) @ 7:10 PM MST
Hermosillo (20-15) visits Culiacan (20-15) @ 7:35 PM MT
Navojoa (18-17) visits Mazatlan (20-15) @ 8:00 PM MT
Jalisco (19-16) visits Mexicali (16-19) @ 7:30 PM PT


Venezuelan League:

Anthony Garcia (Memphis free agent-Caracas) entered late in the game in centerfield and batted leadoff.  0-for-1 with one run.
Wilfredo Tovar (Memphis-Caracas) started at second base and batted second.  1-for-5 with one run and assisted in two double plays.

Jose Martinez (St. Louis-La Guaira) started at first base and batted third.  1-for-2 with one double, one RBI, one run, two walks, and assisted in one double play.

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

Notes:
Jose Martinez (St. Louis-La Guaira) left game early on Tuesday with groin injury: LVBP Official Site

Breyvic Valera (St. Louis-Margarita) was added to the Margarita active roster and Dennis Ortega (State College-Margarita) was removed: El Emergente

Manny Delcarmen (Bridgeport-La Guaira) has now joined La Guaira: Lider

Wednesday's Games:
Zulia (17-16) visits Aragua (19-14) for a doubleheader beginning @ 4:00 PM VET
Margarita (14-21) visits Lara (16-17) @ 7:00 PM VET
Magallanes (19-17) visits Caracas (24-12) @ 7:00 PM VET
La Guaira (13-21) visits Caribes (16-20) @ 7:00 PM VET


Dominican League:

Audry Perez (former St. Louis-Estrellas) started as designated hitter and batted seventh.  0-for-1 with one RBI and two walks.
Alberto Rosario (St. Louis free agent-Estrellas) started at catcher and batted ninth.  0-for-2 with one walk and allowed five stolen bases.

Cibao beat Estrellas 9-4
LIDOM Official Site Post Game

Eliezer Alvarez (former Springfield-Escogido) entered late in the game as a designated hitter and batted fourth. 1-for-1 at the plate.

Magneuris Sierra (St. Louis-Azucareros) started in centerfield and batted ninth.  0-for-2 with one run and one walk.
Jayson Aquino (former waiver claim-Azucareros) entered in the ninth and pitched one inning.  he allowed two hits, no runs, and struck one out.  (g/f:2-0)

Escogido beat Azucareros 8-2
LIDOM Official Site Post Game

Wednesday's Games:
Cibao (17-11) visits Escogido (13-15) @ 7:15 PM AST
Licey (12-17) visits Estrellas (16-9) @ 7:30 PM AST
Azucareros (10-17) visits Cibaenas (14-12) @ 8:00 PM AST


Nicaraguan League:

Curt Smith (former Springfield-Chinandega) started in right field and batted fourth.  0-for-4 with one walk.
Edgard Montiel (former DSL-Chinandega) started as designated hitter and batted sixth.  0-for-2 with three walks.

Rivas beat Chinandega 7-4
LBPN Official Site Post Game

Wednesday's Games:
Leon (7-12) visits Boer (10-9)
Chinandega (11-8) visits Rivas (10-9)


Colombian League:

Dewin Perez (Peoria-Barranquilla) picked up the win as Barranquilla beat Monteria 7-2: LCBP Official Site Post Game

Wednesday's Games:
Barranquilla (8-6) visits Monteria (9-5) @ 7:00 PM
Cartagena (3-11) visits Sincelejo (8-6) @ 7:00 PM


U-23 World Cup:

Notes:
Delvin Perez (Johnson City-Puerto Rico) made the Puerto Rican team: El Vocero


Arizona Fall League:

Notes:
Andrew Knizner (Springfield-Surprise) was named a runner-up in the 2017 All-AFL team: MLB Official Site

Monday, November 6, 2017

Cardinals Winter League Notebook 11-6-17: Randy Arozarena Singles, Homers, & Drives In Five Runs; Niko Vasquez Doubles Twice, Walks, & Knocks In Three Runs; Yadier Molina Not Ruling Out Being A MLB Manager

Randy Arozarena - Mayos de Navojoa


Arizona Fall League:

Stats:
Andrew Knizner (Springfield-Surprise) has played in 13 games going 18-for-51 (.353) with two doubles, three home runs, 11 RBIs, 29 total bases, eight runs, three walks, ten strikeouts, .400 OBP, .569 SLG, and .969 OPS.
Peter Mooney (former 2010 draft selection-Salt River) has played in 16 games going 15-for-49 (.306) with two doubles, three RBIs, 17 total bases, seven runs, four walks, one stolen base, six strikeouts, one caught stealing, .370 OBP, .347 SLG, and .717 OPS.
Ian Rice (former 2012 draft selection-Mesa) has played in ten games going 10-for-33 (303) with four doubles, seven RBIs, 14 total bases, three runs, seven walks, nine strikeouts, .425 OBP, .424 SLG, and .849 OPS.
Edmundo Sosa (Palm Beach-Surprise) has played in 12 games going 12-for-41 (.293) with one triple, three RBIs, 14 total bases, five runs, nine strikeouts, one caught stealing, .326 OBP, .341 SLG, and .667 OPS.
Oscar Mercado (Springfield-Surprise) has played in 15 games going 15-for-58 (.259) with three doubles, seven RBIs, 18 total bases, five runs, ten walks, four stolen bases, 11 strikeouts, .362 OBP, .310 SLG, and .673 OPS.
Aramis Garcia (former 2011 draft selection-Scottsdale) has played in eight games going 9-for-36 (.250) with one home run, six RBIs, 12 total bases, two runs, 11 strikeouts, .250 OBP, .333 SLG, and .583 OPS.
John Nogowski (Springfield-Surprise) has played in six games going 5-for-21 (.238) with three doubles, one RBI, eight total bases, four runs, two walks, four strikeouts, .304 OBP, .381 SLG, and .685 OPS.
Charlie Tilson (former Memphis-Glendale) has played in four games going 0-for-14 (.000) with one RBI, three walks, three strikeouts, one caught stealing, and .167 OBP.

Arturo Reyes (Memphis-Surprise) has made eight relief appearances posting a 0-0 record, 5.40 ERA, 1.40 WHIP, two holds, and one save.  He's allowed 13 hits, six earned runs, one walk, and struck nine out over ten innings.
Josh Lucas (St. Louis-Surprise) has made eight relief appearances posting a 0-1 record, 5.63 ERA, 1.38 WHIP, one hold, and one save.  He's allowed ten hits, six runs (five earned), two home runs, one walk, hit one batter, and struck eight out over eight innings.
Sandy Alcantara (St. Louis-Surprise) has made four starts posting a 0-2 record, 5.73 ERA, and 1.64 WHIP.  He's allowed ten hits, seven earned runs, two home runs, eight walks, hit one batter, and struck ten out over 11 innings.
Jordan Hicks (Palm Beach-Surprise) has made seven relief appearances posting a 0-2 record, 8.49 ERA, and 1.97 WHIP.  He's allowed 17 hits, 12 runs (11 earned), two home runs, six walks, hit one batter, and struck 12 out over 11.2 innings.

Monday's Games:
Peoria (12-9) visits Glendale (9-12) @ 12:35 PM MST
Surprise (9-12) visits Salt River (9-11-1) @ 12:35 PM MST
Scottsdale (11-9-1) visits Mesa (12-9) @ 6:35 PM MST


Mexican Pacific League:

Randy Arozarena (Springfield-Surprise) started in right field and batted leadoff.  2-for-5 with one double, one home run, five RBIs, and two runs.

Robert Stock (former Palm Beach-Jalisco) entered in the ninth and pitched one inning.  He allowed no hits or runs, and struck two out.  (p-s:9-7)

Jalisco beat Navojoa 13-9
LMP Official Site Post Game

Efren Navarro (former Memphis-Hermosillo) started at first base and batted third.  1-for-4 and assisted in one double play.

Mexicali beat Hermosillo 6-4

Alexis Wilson (State College-Culiacan) entered late in the game at catcher and batted second.  1-for-2 with two RBIs and one sacrifice.

Cedric Hunter (former Memphis-Obregon) started in centerfield and batted fifth.  1-for-7 with one double, one run, and one walk.
Niko Vasquez (former Springfield-Obregon) started at shortstop and batted sixth.  2-for-7 with two doubles, three two-out RBIs, one intentional walk, and assisted in two double plays.

Culiacan beat Obregon 7-3 in 19 innings
LMP Official Site Post Game

Notes:
Tomo Otosaka (Yokohama) will play in the league beginning November 9th: NPB On Reddit Twitter

No Games Scheduled For Monday


Venezuelan League:

Jose Martinez (St. Louis-La Guaira) started as designated hitter and batted fifth.  2-for-3 with one walk.

Lara beat La Guaira 2-0

Wilfredo Tovar (Memphis-Caracas) started at second base and batted second.  1-for-4 with one run and assisted in one double play.
Corey Baker (former Memphis-Caracas) entered in the sixth and pitched to three batters.  He allowed two hits or runs for the hold (2).  (p-s:12-7)

Caracas beat Zulia 6-2
LVBP Official Site Post Game

Rafael Ortega (former Memphis-Caribes) started in centerfield and batted leadoff.  1-for-2 with one two-out RBI, one run, and two walks.
Cesar Valera (former Palm Beach-Caribes) started at third base and batted ninth.  1-for-2 with one hit by pitch.

Dennis Ortega (State College-Margarita) entered late in the game as a pinch hitter and batted eighth.  1-for-1 with one run.

Margarita beat Caribes 4-3 in game one of doubleheader
LVBP Official Site Post Game

Rafael Ortega (former Memphis-Caribes) started in centerfield and batted leadoff.  3-for-4 with one double, one run, one strikeout, and one caught stealing/pickoff.
Cesar Valera (former Palm Beach-Caribes) started at third base and batted eighth.  1-for-3 at the plate.

Dennis Ortega (State College-Margarita) started at catcher and batted seventh.  0-for-2 at the plate.

Caribes beat Margarita 3-0 in game two of doubleheader
LVBP Official Site Post Game

Carlos Talavera (Johnson City-Aragua) entered late in the game in centerfield and batted ninth.  0-for-2 at the plate.

Rayder Ascanio (Palm Beach-Magallanes) started at shortstop and batted second.  0-for-4 with one strikeout and assisted in two double plays.
Ronny Cedeno (former St. Louis-Magallanes) started at second base and batted sixth.  1-for-4 with one double, one RBI, one run, one strikeout, and assisted in two double plays.

Magallanes beat Aragua 5-3
LVBP Official Site Post Game

Notes:
Misael Siverio (Quintana Roo-Aragua) is leaving the LVBP to pitch for Estrellas in the LIDOM: El Emergente

Monday's Game:
Zulia (11-11) visits Lara (10-12) @ 7:00 PM VET


Venezuelan Parallel League:

Monday's Games:
Philadelphia (4-10-4) visits Margarita-Aragua (7-3-4) @ 9:00 AM VET
Lara (7-8-2) visits Magallanes (5-11-1) @ 10:00 AM VET
La Guaira (5-6-3) visits Boston (13-3-2) @ 11:00 AM VET


Dominican League:

Eliezer Alvarez (former Springfield-Escogido) started at second base and batted leadoff.  0-for-2 with one run, one walk, and one strikeout.

Cibao beat Escogido 5-2 in 10 innings
LIDOM Official Site Post Game

Evan MacLane (former St. Louis-Estrellas) started and pitched four innings.  He allowed six hits, two runs (one earned), two walks, and struck one out for the losing decision (0-1).  (g/f:5-2)

Magneuris Sierra (St. Louis-Azucareros) entered late in the game in left field.
Jayson Aquino (former waiver claim-Azucareros) entered in the seventh and pitched one inning.  He allowed one hit and no runs for the hold (1).  (g/f:-0)

Azucareros beat Estrellas 4-1
LIDOM Official Site Post Game

Monday's Games:
Estrellas (11-6) visits Escogido (8-9) @ 4:00 PM AST
Cibaenas (9-8) visits Azucareros (7-10) @ 5:00 PM AST
Licey (6-11) visits Cibao (10-7) @ 5:00 PM AST


U-23 World Cup (November, 22, 2017):

Notes:
Yadier Molina (St. Louis-Puerto Rico MGR) does not rule out being a manager in the majors and Delvin Perez (Johnson City-Puerto Rico) is listed on the roster: Primera Hora

The roles reversed with Yadier Molina (St. Louis-Puerto Rico MGR) and Jose Oquendo (St. Louis third base coach-Puerto Rico coach) with Puerto Rican U-23 team: El Vocero


Puerto Rican League (January 6, 2018):

Notes:
Alex Cora (former MiLB signing-Caguas GM) will be doing double-duty today as the Puerto Rican Draft takes place and he is to be introduced as Boston's new manager: Primera Hora


Nippon Professional Baseball (March 30, 2018):

Notes:
Tomo Ohka (former Memphis) was named Yokohama's minor league pitching coach: Yakyubaka

Monday, October 30, 2017

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



Arizona Fall League:

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

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

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

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


Mexican Pacific League:

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

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

Mochis beat Hermosillo 6-4
LMP Official Site Post Game

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

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

Navojoa beat Culiacan 5-0
LMP Official Site Post Game

No Games Scheduled For Monday


Venezuelan League:

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

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

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

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

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

Lara beat Caribes 9-4
LVBP Official Site Post Game

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

Aragua beat Margarita 4-3
LVBP Official Site Post Game

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

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

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

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

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

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


Venezuelan Parallel League:

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


Dominican League:

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

Licey beat Cibaenas 9-7
LIDOM Official Site Post Game

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

Estrellas beat Azucareros 6-2
LIDOM Official Site Post Game

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

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


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

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

Saturday, October 28, 2017

Cardinals Winter League Notebook 10-28-17: Mike Mayers Strikes Out Nine Over Five Scoreless Innings; Carlos Talavera Singles, Homers, & Drives In Two Runs; Breyvic Valera & Jose 'Cafecito' Martinez Nearing Play In LVBP



Arizona Fall League:

Peter Mooney (former 2010 draft selection-Salt River) started at shortstop and batted eighth.  0-for-3 with two runs, one walk, and one strikeout.

Peoria beat Salt River 9-8
MLB Official Site Post Game

Andrew Knizner (Springfield-Surprise) started at first base and batted third.  1-for-4 with two two-out RBIs and one throwing error.
John Nogowski (Springfield-Surprise) started as designated hitter and batted fifth.  0-for-4 with one ground into double play.

Scottsdale beat Surprise 6-5
MLB Official Site Post Game

Saturday's Games:
Glendale (7-8) visits Mesa (8-7) @ 12:35 PM MST
Peoria (9-6) visits Salt River (6-8-1) @ 12:35 PM MST
Scottsdale (7-7-1) visits Surprise (7-8) @ 12:35 PM MST - Sandy Alcantara (St. Louis) is scheduled to start for Surprise


Mexican Pacific League:

Efren Navarro (former Memphis-Hermosillo) started at first base and batted third.  2-for-5 with one double, two RBIs, two runs, and one strikeout.

Maikel Cleto (former St. Louis-Mochis) entered in the ninth and pitched to five batters.  He allowed three hits, four earned runs, one home run, one walk, and struck one out for the blown save (1) and losing decision (0-2).  (p-s:23-13)

Hermosillo beat Mochis 8-5
LMP Official Site Post Game

Randy Arozarena (Springfield-Navojoa) started in left field and batted leadoff.  0-for-4 with two strikeouts.
Niko Vasquez (former Springfield-Navojoa) started at shortstop and batted fifth.  0-for-3 with one strikeout and one fielding error.

Culiacan beat Navojoa 1-0

Cedric Hunter (former Memphis-Obregon) started in left field and batted fifth.  1-for-3 with one walk

Obregon beat Mexicali 5-2
LMP Official Site Post Game

Saturday's Games:
Mazatlan (9-6) visits Jalisco (9-6) @ 5:00 PM CT
Hermosillo (10-5) visits Mochis (5-10) @ 6:00 PM MT
Navojoa (6-9) visits Culiacan (9-6) @ 6:05 PM MT
Mexicali (7-8) visits Obregon (5-10) @ 6:10 PM MST


Venezuelan League:

Kender Villegas (former Palm Beach-Margarita) entered in the sixth and pitched two innings.  He allowed one hit, no runs, and one walk.  (p-s:24-16)(g/f:2-3)

Margarita beat La Guaira 9-1
LVBP Official Site Post Game

Fabian Blanco (Johnson City-Lara) entered in the fifth and pitched to one batter.  He allowed one hit and no runs.  (p-s:5-2)(ir-s:1-0)

Rafael Ortega (former Memphis-Caribes) started in centerfield and batted sixth.  2-for-3 with one double, two runs, and one walk.
Cesar Valera (former Palm Beach-Caribes) started at second base and batted ninth.  1-for-2 with one sacrifice, one hit by pitch, and assisted in two double plays.

Caribes beat Lara 2-1
LVBP Official Site Post Game

Wilfredo Tovar (Memphis-Caracas) started at shortstop and batted second.  2-for-4 with one double, one run, and one caught stealing.
Corey Baker (former Memphis-Caracas) entered in the fourth and pitched 1.2 innings.  He allowed no hits, one earned run, two walks, hit one batter, and struck two out.  (p-s:30-15)(g/f:3-0)

Ronny Cedeno (former St. Louis-Magallanes) started at third base and batted sixth.  2-for-4 with one run.

Magallanes beat Caracas 4-1
LVBP Official Site Post Game

Notes:
Rangel Ravelo (Memphis-Lara) is dealing with right leg discomfort: LVBP Official Site

Breyvic Valera (St. Louis-Margarita) visited the Margarita team and Jose 'Cafecito' Martinez (St. Louis-La Guaira) took grounders at first base.  Both are expected to join their respective teams in mid-November: LVBP Official Site

Jose 'Cafecito' Martinez (St. Louis-La Guaira) is feeling much better after ending the MLB season with a thumb injury and is set to make debut with La Guaira on November 15th: LVBP Official Site

Saturday's Games:
Margarita (8-7) visits La Guaira (5-10) @ 3:00 PM VET
Aragua (11-4) visits Magallanes (9-6) @ 5:00 PM VET
Lara (5-10) visits Caribes (6-9) @ 6:00 PM VET
Caracas (8-8) visits Zulia (8-7) @ 7:00 PM VET


Venezuelan Parallel League:

Carlos Talavera (Johnson City-Margarita/Aragua) started in centerfield and batted third.  2-for-4 with one home run, two RBIs, one run, and one caught stealing.
Imeldo Diaz (Johnson City-Margarita/Aragua) started at third base and batted sixth.  1-for-4 and committed one error.

Lara beat Margarita-Aragua 5-3

No Games Scheduled For Saturday


Dominican League:

Alberto Rosario (St. Louis-Estrellas) started at catcher and batted eighth.  1-for-3 with one strikeout and threw out one base runner.

Estrellas beat Licey 4-1
Listin Diario Post Game

Mike Mayers (Memphis-Escogido) started and pitched five innings.  He allowed no hits or runs, one walk, and struck nine out.  (g/f:7-1)

Eugenio Velez (former Memphis-Azucareros) started as designated hitter and batted fifth.  0-for-3 with one strikeout.
Magneuris Sierra (St. Louis-Azucareros) entered late in the game in left field and batted seventh.  He scored one run.
Jayson Aquino (former waiver claim-Azucareros) entered in the seventh and pitched one inning.  He allowed no hits or runs, and struck one out for the winning decision (1-1).  (g/f:1-1)

Azucareros beat Escogido 2-1
LIDOM Official Site Post Game

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


Nicaraguan League:

Curt Smith (former Springfield-Chinandega) started in right field and batted fourth.  3-for-5 with one home run, one RBI, and two runs.
Edgard Montiel (former DSL-Chinandega) started as designated hitter and batted sixth.  0-for-1 with one ground into double play.

Chinandega beat Leon 3-2 in 11 innings
LBPN Official Site Post Game

Saturday's Games:
Chinandega (1-2) visits Leon (1-1)
Rivas (2-0) visits Boer (1-2)


Panama League (November 27, 2017):

Notes:
Jose Almarante (former Memphis) is set to pitch for Metro: Metro Official Twitter

Wednesday, October 18, 2017

Cardinals Winter League Notebook 10-18-17: Efren Navarro Walks Twice & Hits A Two-Run Homer; Xavier Scruggs Doubles, Homers, & Drives In Two Runs; Arturo Reyes Strikes Out Two Over Two Hitless/Scoreless Innings For The Hold



Nippon Professional Baseball Playoffs:

Notes:
Carlos Peguero (former Memphis-Rakuten) was removed from the playoff roster with tightness in his left leg: NPB On Reddit Twitter


Korean Baseball Organization Playoffs:

Xavier Scruggs (former St. Louis-NC) started at first base and batted fourth.  2-for-5 with one double, one home run, two RBIs, one run, and one strikeout.

Doosan beat NC 17-7
Yonhap News Agency Post Game

No Game Scheduled For Thursday


Arizona Fall League:

Andrew Knizner (Springfield-Surprise) started at catcher and batted sixth.  4-for-5 with one double, one two-out RBI, and one run.
John Nogowski (Springfield-Surprise) started as designated hitter and batted eighth.  2-for-5 with one double, one run, and one strikeout.
Edmundo Sosa (Palm Beach-Surprise) started at shortstop and batted ninth.  1-for-3 with one strikeout.
Arturo Reyes (Memphis-Surprise) entered in the third and pitched two innings.  He allowed no hits or runs, and struck two out for the hold (1).  (p-s:19-12)(g/f:1-1)
Jordan Hicks (Palm Beach-Surprise) entered in the sixth and pitched two innings.  He allowed two hits, one earned run, one home run, one walk, and struck three out.  (p-s:29-19)(g/f:1-0)
Josh Lucas (St. Louis-Surprise) entered in the ninth and pitched one inning.  He allowed no hits or runs, one walk, and struck one out.  (p-s:18-12)

Surprise beat Peoria 10-3
MLB Official Site Post Game

Ian Rice (former 2012 draft selection-Mesa) started at catcher and batted eighth.  3-for-4 with two doubles and two runs.

Mesa beat Salt River 8-5
MLB Official Site Post Game

Wednesday's Games:
Peoria (4-3) visits Surprise (4-3) @ 12:35 PM MST
Salt River (2-5) visits Mesa (3-4) @ 12:35 PM MST
Glendale (5-2) visits Scottsdale (3-4) @ 6:35 PM MST


Mexican Pacific League:

Randy Arozarena (Springfield-Navojoa) started in left field and batted leadoff.  2-for-5 with one two-out, one run, one hit by pitch, and one strikeout.
Niko Vasquez (former Springfield-Navojoa) started at shortstop and batted sixth.  2-for-5 with one two-out RBI, one strikeout, and assisted in one double play.

Cedric Hunter (former Memphis-Obregon) started in left field and batted fourth.  3-for-5 with one double, one strikeout, and grounded into one double play.

Navojoa beat Obregon 8-3
LMP Official Site Post Game

Efren Navarro (former Memphis-Hermosillo) started at first base and batted third.  1-for-2 with one home run, two two-out RBIs, two runs, two walks, and assisted in one double play.

Hermosillo beat Mazatlan 3-1
LMP Official Site Post Game

Alexis Wilson (State College-Culiacan) started at catcher and batted ninth.  2-for-4 with one run and one strikeout.

Mexicali beat Culiacan 8-7 in 10 innings
LMP Official Site Post Game

Notes:
Iker Franco (former Springfield) had surgery during the 2017 Mexican League season and was released by Culiacan: El Vigia

Wednesday's Games:
Jalisco (5-1) visits Mochis (1-5) @ 7:30 PM MT
Navojoa (2-4) visits Obregon (0-6) @ 7:10 PM MST
Culiacan (5-1) beat Mexicali (3-3) @ 7:30 PM PT
Mazatlan (3-3) visits Hermosillo (5-1) @ 7:30 PM MST


Venezuelan League:

Richard Castillo (former Memphis-Zulia) entered in the fourth and pitched 2.1 innings.  He allowed two hits, one earned run, and struck two out.  (p-s:29-22)(g/f:1-2)(ir-s:1-0)

Kender Villegas (former Palm Beach-Margarita) entered in the sixth and pitched two innings.  He's allowed no hits or runs, and struck one out.  (p-s:20-15)(g/f:3-0)

Margarita beat Zulia 7-1
LVBP Official Site Post Game

Ronny Cedeno (former St. Louis-Magallanes) started at third base and batted sixth.  2-for-4 with one double, one run, and grounded into one double play.

Magallanes beat La Guaira 5-1
LVBP Official Site Post Game

Notes:
Rangel Ravelo (Memphis-Lara) is expected to make his debut on Wednesday and Ildemaro Vargas (former Springfield-Lara) had surgery on his hand and will take about three weeks to recover: LVBP Official Site and Lider

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


Dominican League:

Eliezer Alvarez (former Springfield-Escogido) started as designated hitter and batted ninth.  1-for-4 with two strikeouts.

Cibao beat Escogido 7-0
LIDOM Official Site Post Game

Eugenio Velez (former Memphis-Azucareros) entered late in the game in left field and batted third.  0-for-1 at the plate.

Alberto Rosario (St. Louis-Estrellas) started at catcher and batted eighth.  0-for-3 at the plate

Estrellas beat Azucareros 5-0
LIDOM Official Site Post Game

Notes:
Evan MacLane (former St. Louis-Estrellas) was recognized for his tenth season as an import player: Estrellas Official Site

Raul Valdes (former St. Louis-Azucareros) will make his first bullpen on Friday and is scheduled to start on Tuesday, Magneuris Sierra (St. Louis-Azucareros) and Jayson Aquino (former waiver claim-Azucareros) have been added to the active roster: Azucareros Official Site

Wednesday's Games:
Cibao (3-0) visits Licey (0-3) @ 7:15 PM AST
Escogido (2-1) visits Estrellas @ 7:30 PM AST
Azucareros (0-3) visirs Cibaenas (1-2) @ 8:00 PM AST