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Monday, February 3, 2020

Cardinals Winter League Notebook 2-3-2020: Pedro Echemendia Strikes Out One & Allows One Run Over Four & Two-Thirds Innings; Edgard Montiel Singles Twice & Drives In Two Runs; Pedro Rodriguez Strikes Out One Over One Hitless/Scoreless Inning For The Hold

Nicaraguan League:

Edgard Montiel (former DSL-Boer) 2-for-3 with two RBIs and one run.

Boer beat Matagalpa 9-4

Notes:
Erisbel Arruebarruena (Matanzas) will travel with Cuban team to play in series against Nicaragua: Nicaraguan Official Site

No Games Scheduled Until Friday


Caribbean Series:

Pedro Echemendia (former Memphis-Monteria) started and pitched 4.2 innings.  He allowed three hits, one unearned run, one walk, and struck one out for the losing decision (0-1).  (p-s:55-35)(g/f:7-3)
Jose Almarante (former Memphis-Monteria) entered in the eighth and pitched to two batters.  He allowed no hits or runs, one walk, and hit one batter.  (p-s:7-2)

Chiriqui beat Monteria 1-0
MLB Official Site Post Game

Cesar Valera (former Palm Beach-Lara) entered late in the game at shortstop and batted second.  0-for-1 at the plate.
Pedro Rodriguez (former MiLB signing-Lara) entered in the eighth and pitched one inning.  He allowed no hits or runs, and struck one out for the hold (1).  (p-s:16-10)(g/f:2-0)

Lara beat Azucareros 3-2
MLB Official Site Post Game

Monday's Games:
Chiriqui (1-1) visits Culiacan (1-1) @ 9:00 AM
Azucareros (1-1) visits Monteria (0-2) @ 1:00 PM
Santurce (1-1) visits Lara (2-0) @ 7:00 PM


World Baseball Classic (March 22, 2020):

Notes:
Raul Valdes (former St. Louis-Azucareros) will pitch for the Dominican Republic: Azucareros Official Site

Sunday, February 2, 2020

Cardinals Winter League Notebook 2-2-2020: Carlos Baerga & Juan Gonzalez Honored Along With Puerto Rican Dream Team; Harold Arauz Strikes Out One & Allows One Run Over Four & Two-Thirds Innings; Jeremy Hazelbaker Triples & Drives In One Run

Australian Baseball League Semifinals:

Mikey Reynolds (former Springfield-Adelaide) started at shortstop and batted second.  0-for-3 with one run, one sacrifice, and assisted in one double play.
Jeremy Hazelbaker (former St. Louis-Adelaide) started in right field and batted third.  1-for-4 with one triple and one RBI.

Adelaide beat Canberra 6-3
Adelaide wins the series two games to one

Championship begins on Friday


Nicaraguan League:

Edgard Montiel (former DSL-Boer) 1-for-2 at the plate.

Boer beat Matagalpa 3-2

Ronald Medrano (former GCL-Dantos) started and pitched five innings.  He allowed seven hits, three runs, one walk, and struck nine out for the winning decision (1-0).

Dantos beat Chontales 9-7

Sunday's Games (@ 10:00 AM):
Jinotega (1-1) visits Nueva Segovia (1-1)
Matagalpa (0-2) visits Boer (2-0)
Esteli (2-0) visits Madriz (0-2)
Rio San Juan (1-1) visits Zelaya Central (1-1)
Boaco (0-2) visits Cosat Caribe (2-0)
Chinandega (1-1) visits Leon (1-1)
Granada (1-1) visits Masaya (1-1)
Carazo (2-0) visits Rivas (0-2)
Dantos (2-0) visits Chontales (0-2) @ 11:00 AM


Caribbean Series:

Jose Almarante (former Memphis-Colombia) entered in the eighth and pitched one inning.  He allowed no hits or runs, one walk, and struck one out.  (p-s:12-7)(g/f:1-1)

Lara beat Monteria 6-4
MLB Official Site Post Game

Harold Arauz (former Memphis-Chiriqui) started and pitched 4.2 innings.  He allowed six hits, one earned run, three walks, threw one wild pitch, and struck one out.  (p-s:87-52)(g/f:7-2)

Santurce beat Chiriqui 4-3 in 10 innings
MLB Official Site Post Game

Notes:
Before the Santurce and Chiriqui game, the 1995 Puerto Rican Dream Team was honored, which included Carlos Baerga (former MiLB signing) and Juan Gonzalez (former MiLB signing): MLB Official Site and El Nueva Dia

Lino Rivera (former Arkansas-Azucareros MGR) commented on the firing of Alex Cora (former MiLB signing): Listin Diario

Lino Rivera (former Arkansas-Azucareros MGR) was greeted by the Puerto Rican fans: Primera Hora

New rules were introduced in the series that are currently being used in the MLB with intentional walk, limits on visits to mound, and runner on second base in extras: Primera Hora

Pedro Echemendia (former Memphis-Monteria) will get the start on Sunday: Pelota Cubana Blog

Sunday's Games:
Monteria (0-1) visits Chiriqui (0-1) @ 9:00 AM
Santurce (1-0) visits Culiacan (0-1) @ 2:30 PM
Lara (1-0) visits Azucareros (1-0) @ 8:00 PM

Monday, January 13, 2020

Cardinals Winter League Notebook 1-13-2020: Jose Almarante Strikes Out Four & Allows One Run Over Seven Innings For The Win; Cesar Valera Singles Twice, Triples, Walks, & Drives In One Run; Carlos Soto Injured But Invited To St. Louis Big League Camp

Mexican Pacific League Semifinals:

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

Efren Navarro (former Memphis-Culiacan) started in left field and batted fifth.  0-for-3 with two strikeouts.

Culiacan beat Mochis 6-4
LMP Official Site Post Game

Notes:
Ramon Urias (Memphis-Mochis) talks about the upcoming spring training: Bambino Sedano Twitter

Carlos Soto (Peoria-Mochis) will miss rest of season with Mochis due to injury but has been invited to St. Louis' big league camp: Fernando Ballestros Twitter

Monday's Games:
Mazatlan (0-1) visits Obregon (1-0) @ 8:10 PM CT
Mochis (0-1) visits Culiacan (1-0) @ 7:35 PM MT


Dominican League Round Robin:

Rangel Ravelo (St. Louis-Cibaenas) started at first base and batted third.  1-for-3 with one walk and one stolen base.
Yefri Perez (former MiLB signing-Cibaenas) entered late in the game as a pinch runner, stole one base, and scored.
Francisco Pena (former St. Louis-Cibaenas) started at catcher and batted eighth.  1-for-3 with one home run, one RBI, one run, and one walk.

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

Cibaenas beat Escogido 2-1
LIDOM Official Site Post Game

Donovan Solano (former Memphis-Licey) started at third base and batted fifth.  1-for-4 with one double, one run, one strikeout, and assisted in one double play.

Azucareros beat Licey 6-1
LIDOM Official Site Post Game

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


Colombian League Championship:

Notes:
Jose Almarante (former Memphis-Monteria) started and pitched seven innings allowing six hits, one run, and struck out four for the winning decision as Monteria beat Barranquilla 8-1: El Universal


Venezuelan League Playoffs:

Ildemaro Vargas (former Springfield-Lara) started at second base and batted leadoff.  2-for-5 with one double, one RBI, and assisted in two double plays.
Williams Perez (Springfield free agent-Lara) started and pitched 6.1 innings.  He allowed two hits, two earned runs, three walks, threw one wild pitch, and struck three out for the winning decision (1-0).  (p-s:82-53)(g/f:10-0)
Pedro Rodriguez (former MiLB signing-Lara) entered in the ninth and pitched to one batter.  He allowed no hits or runs, and struck one out for the save (1).  (p-s:7-5)(ir-s:2-0)

Lara beat Zulia 7-3
LVBP Official Site Post Game

Cesar Valera (former Palm Beach-Caribes) started in left field and moved to third base, batting fifth.  3-for-4 with one triple, one two-out RBI, three runs, and one walk.
Gabriel Lino (former Memphis-Caribes) started at catcher and batted eighth.  0-for-4 with one walk and one strikeout.
Liarvis Breto (MiLB signing-Caribes) entered in the eighth and pitched one inning.  He allowed one hit and no runs.  (p-s:15-10)(g/f:0-2)

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

Caribes beat La Guaira 11-2
LVBP Official Site Post Game

Notes:
Jorge Rondon (former St. Louis-Magallanes) was added to the Caribes roster due to injury: El Emergente

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


Puerto Rican League Semifinals:

Yariel Gonzalez (Springfield-Mayaguez) started at first base and batted eighth.  0-for-4 with one intentional walk and assisted in one double play.

Anthony Garcia (former Memphis-Carolina) started in left field and batted leadoff.  0-for-4 with two walks (one intentional) and three strikeouts.

Mayaguez beat Carolina 2-1 in 12 innings
LBPRC Official Site Post Game

Monday's Game:
Carolina (2-3) visits Mayaguez (3-2) @ 6:00 PM AST


Nicaraguan League Championship:

Edgard Montiel (former DSL-Chinandega) started as designated hitter and batted third.  1-for-5 with two strikeouts.

Leon beat Chinandega 9-2
LBPN Official Site Post Game

No Game Scheduled For Monday


Australian Baseball League:

Stats:
Jeremy Martinez (former Memphis-Brisbane) has played in 25-for-78 (.321) with four doubles, four home runs, 12 RBIs, 41 total bases, 13 runs, 16 walks, ten strikeouts, .438 OBP, .526 SLG, and .963 OPS.
Shane Robinson (former St. Louis-Melbourne) has played in eight games going 10-for-32 (.313) with one double, one home run, three RBIs, 14 total bases, four runs, three walks, one stolen base, one strikeout, .371 OBP, .438 SLG, and .809 OPS.
Pete Kozma (former St. Louis-Perth) has played in 32 games going 32-for-126 (.254) with two doubles, two home runs, 18 RBIs, 40 total bases, 16 runs, nine walks, six stolen bases, 16 strikeouts, three caught stealing, .304 OBP, .317 SLG, and .622 OPS.
Mikey Reynolds (former Springfield-Adelaide) has played in 27 games going 23-for-104 (.221) with three doubles, one RBI, 26 total bases, 13 runs, nine walks, nine strikeouts, 16 strikeouts, two caught stealing, .281 OBP, .250 SLG, and .531 OPS.
Jeremy Hazelbaker (former St. Louis-Adelaide) has played in four games going 1-for-12 (.083) with one double, one RBI, two total bases, one run, one walk, six strikeouts, .214 OBP, .167 SLG, and .381 OPS.

Friday, December 20, 2019

Cardinals Winter League Notebook 12-20-19: Nick Additon Retires & Takes Scouting Position With Chinatrust; Lino Rivera Named LIDOM Manager Of The Year; Pete Kozma Hits A Three-Run Homer

Nippon Professional Baseball:

Notes:
Yasuaki Yamasaki (Yokohama) has interest in pitching in the MLB: NPB On Reddit Twitter


Chinese Professional Baseball League:

Notes:
Nick Additon (former Memphis) has retired, after having dealt with recurring shoulder issues, and been hired as international scout by Chinatrust: CPBL Stats


Mexican Pacific League:

Niko Vasquez (former Springfield-Monterrey) started at second base and batted fifth.  0-for-4 with one strikeout and assisted in one double play.
Alex Mejia (former St. Louis-Monterrey) started at shortstop and batted sixth.  2-for-3 with one walk, one strikeout, one caught stealing, and assisted in one double play.

Monterrey beat Mazatlan 7-5 in 10 innings
LMP Official Site Post Game

Carlos Soto (Peoria-Mochis) started at catcher and batted ninth.  0-for-1 with two walks, one strikeout, one caught stealing, and threw out one base runner.

Obregon beat Mochis 2-0
LMP Official Site Post Game

Efren Navarro (former Memphis-Culiacan) started at first base and batted fifth.  0-for-3 and assisted in one double play.

Mexicali beat Culiacan 1-0
LMP Official Site Post Game

Friday's Games:
Navojoa (22-35) visits Obregon (38-19) @ 8:10 PM CT
Mexicali (27-30) visits Hermosillo (33-23) @ 7:30 PM PT
Mochis (28-30) visits Guasave (23-34) @ 7:30 PM PT
Monterrey (24-33) visits Culiacan (30-27) @ 7:35 PM MT
Jalisco (35-23) visits Mazatlan (26-32) @ 8:00 PM MT


Dominican League:

Yeison Medina (former Springfield-Estrellas) entered in the seventh and pitched to three batters.  He allowed one hit and no runs.  (g/f:1-0)(ir-s:3-2)

Jose Adolis Garcia (Memphis-Cibao) started in left field and batted third.  0-for-4 at the plate.

Cibao beat Estrellas 3-2
LIDOM Official Site Post Game

Edmundo Sosa (St. Louis-Cibaenas) started at shortstop and batted second.  0-for-4 with one walk and one strikeout.
Rangel Ravelo (St. Louis-Cibaenas) started at first base and batted third.  0-for-2 with two walks, one strikeout, and assisted in one double play.
Francisco Pena (former St. Louis-Cibaenas) started at catcher and batted ninth.  2-for-3 with one walk and grounded into one double play.
Alex Fagalde (Springfield-Cibaenas) started and pitched three innings.  He allowed three hits, no runs, threw one wild pitch, and struck one out.  (g/f:3-4)

Genesis Cabrera (St. Louis-Licey) started and pitched four innings.  He allowed three hits, no runs, one walk, hit one batter, threw one wild pitch, and struck two out.  (g/f:5-0)

Licey beat Cibaenas 3-1
LIDOM Official Site Post Game

Notes:
Edmundo Sosa (St. Louis-Cibaenas) has completed his contract with Cibaenas: LIDOM Official Site

Carlos Peguero (former Memphis-Cibao) and Jose Adolis Garcia (Memphis-Cibao) will not be available for the playoff draft: LIDOM Official Site

Lino Rivera (former Arkansas-Azucareros MGR) was elected LIDOM Manager of the Year: Azucareros Official Site

No Games Scheduled For Friday


Colombian League:

Notes:
Jose Almarante (former Memphis) has signed on to pitch for Monteria: Monteria Official Twitter


Venezuelan League:

Cesar Valera (former Palm Beach-Caribes) started at shortstop and batted third.  0-for-4 at the plate.
Gabriel Lino (former Memphis-Caribes) started at catcher and batted eighth.  0-for-4 with one strikeout.

Caribes beat Zulia 5-2
LVBP Official Site Post Game

Vicente Campos (former MiLB signing-Lara) entered in the sixth and pitched 1.1 innings.  He allowed one hit, no runs, and struck one out for the blown save (1).  (p-s:18-12)(g/f:2-1)(ir-s:2-2)

Luis Bandes (former Johnson City-La Guaira) started as designated hitter and batted fifth.  0-for-3 with one run, one walk, and one strikeout.
Edubray Ramos (former VSL-La Guaira) entered in the sixth and pitched one inning.  He allowed one hit, no runs, and struck one out for the winning decision (1-1).  (p-s:9-7)(g/f:1-0)
Kristhiam Linares (former Sprignfield-La Guaira) entered in the seventh and pitched to one batter.  He allowed no hits or runs, and struck one out for the hold (7).  (ir-s:1-0)

La Guaira beat Lara 5-2
LVBP Official Site Post Game

Notes:
Eliezer Alfonzo (former Peoria-Margarita) was given permission to be activated by Caribes and retire: El Emergente

Wilfredo Tovar (former Memphis-Caracas) officially signed with Minnesota and will have to leave the LVBP: El Emergente

Pedro Rodriguez (former MiLB signing-Lara) will be given a break from the closer role: El Emergente

Friday's Games:
Zulia (23-13) visits Caribes (19-20) @ 6:00 PM VET
Margarita (14-24) visits Caracas (15-19) @ 6:00 PM VET
Lara (19-17) visits Magallanes (16-19) @ 6:00 PM VET
La Guaira (23-13) visits Aragua (16-20) @ 6:00 PM VET


Puerto Rican League:

Anthony Garcia (former Memphis-Carolina) started in left field and batted third.  0-for-5 with one walk and three strikeouts.

Jonathan Rodriguez (former Memphis-Manati) started in right field and batted ninth.  2-for-5 with one strikeout and one caught stealing.

Manati beat Carolina 5-4 in 12 innings in game one of doubleheader

Anthony Garcia (former Memphis-Carolina) started as designated hitter and batted third.  1-for-3 with one strikeout.

Carolina beat Manatai 1-0 in game two of doubleheader
LBPRC Official Site Post Game

Yariel Gonzalez (Springfield-Mayaguez) started at first base and batted eighth.  2-for-5 with one two-out RBI and assisted in one double play.

Santurce beat Mayaguez 5-4 in 11 innings
LBPRC Official Site Post Game

Friday's Games:
Manati (10-14) visits Mayaguez (11-15) @ 9:15 PM AST
Carolina (15-10) visits Caguas (9-14) @ 9:15 PM AST


Nicaraguan League:

Ronald Medrano (former GCL-Leon) started and pitched 5.1 innings.  He allowed three hits, one earned run, five walks, threw two wild pitches, and struck five out for the winning decision (2-2).

Leon beat Rivas 4-1
LBPN Official Site Post Game

Edgard Montiel (former DSL-Chinandega) started and batted third.  0-for-2 with one walk and one strikeout.

Chinandega beat Boer 4-3 in 10 innings
LBPN Official Site Post Game

Friday's Games:
Chinandega (14-15) visits Boer (9-20) @ 6:00 PM
Leon (18-11) visits Rivas (17-12) @ 6:00 PM


Australian Baseball League:

Jeremy Martinez (former Memphis-Brisbane) started as designated hitter and batted fifth.  1-for-3 with one walk and one strikeout.

Canberra beat Brisbane 4-2

Mikey Reynolds (former Springfield-Adelaide) started at shortstop and batted fourth.  1-for-4 with one caught stealing.

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

Perth beat Adelaide 7-2

Saturday's Games:
Adelaide (10-7) visits Perth (12-5) for a doubleheader
Sydney (9-8) visits Auckland (8-9) for a doubleheader
Brisbane (7-11) visits Canberra (7-11)
Geelong-Korea (7-11) visits Melbourne (10-8)

Wednesday, January 30, 2019

Cardinals Winter League Notebook 1-30-19: Francisco Rivera Singles, Doubles, & Drives In One Run; Jonathan Rivera Singles; Jose Almarante Strikes Out Three & Allows Three Runs Over Five Innings

Mexican Pacific League Playoffs:

Final Stats:
Rainel Rosario (former Springfield-Culiacan) played in five games going 5-for-18 (.278) with one double, one triple, two RBIs, eight total bases, three walks, one stolen base, three strikeouts, one caught stealing, .409 OBP, .444 SLG, and .854 OPS.
Irving Lopez (Palm Beach-Hermosillo) played in four games going 2-for-9 (.222) with one home run, one RBI, five total bases, two runs, two strikeouts, .222 OBP, .556 SLG, and .778 OPS.
Yefri Perez (former MiLB signing-Obregon) played in 12 games going 6-for-35 (.171) with one double, one triple, two RBIs, nine total bases, three runs, four walks, two stolen bases, 12 strikeouts, .256 OBP, .257 SLG, and .514 OPS.
Iker Franco (former Springfield-Obregon) played in seven games going 1-for-7 (.143) with one double, two RBIs, two total bases, one walk, two strikeouts, .200 OBP, .286 SLG, and .486 OPS.
Niko Vasquez (former Springfield-Jalisco) played in two games going 0-for-1 (.000).

Maikel Cleto (former St. Louis-Obregon) made 12 relief appearances posting a 3-0 record, 2.87 ERA, 1.15 WHIP, and four saves.  He allowed ten hits, five earned runs, four home runs, eight walks, and struck 18 out over 15.2 innings.
Hector Villalobos (State College-Mochis) made four relief appearances posting a 0-0 record, 9.00 ERA, and 1.00 WHIP.  He allowed one hit, two earned runs, one walk, and struck one out over two innings.
Jaime Garcia (former St. Louis-Hermosillo) made two appearances (one start) posting a 0-1 record, 9.00 ERA, and 3.50 WHIP.  He allowed four hits, five runs (two earned), three walks, and hit one batter over two innings.
Fernando Salas (former St. Louis-Hermosillo) made one relief appearance posting a 0-0 record, 81.00 ERA, and 6.00 WHIP.  He allowed no hits, three earned runs, two walks, and hit one batter over 0.1 innings.


Australian Baseball League Championship:

Thursday's Game:
Brisbane (0-0) visits Perth (0-0) @ 7:00 PM AWST


Latin American Series:

Edgard Montiel (former DSL-Leon) started at first base and batted sixth.  0-for-2 with one strikeout.

Leon beat Cordoba 4-0, suspended
La Prensa

Francisco Rivera (former Palm Beach-Acayucan) started at first base and batted fourth.  2-for-4 with one double, one RBI, one run, and one strikeout.

Jonathan Rivera (former Johnson City-Herrera) started as designated hitter and batted fourth.  1-for-4 with two strikeouts.

Herrera beat Acayucan 4-0
TV Max Deportes Post Game

Jose Almarante (former Memphis-Xalapa) started and pitched five innings.  He allowed six hits, three earned runs, three walks, threw one wild pitch, and struck three out.

Xalapa beat Barranquilla 12-11

Wednesday's Games:
Herrera (1-3) visits Barranquilla (1-3)
Cordoba (1-3) visits Xalapa (3-1)
Acayucan (2-2) visits Leon (2-2)


Caribbean Series (February 4, 2019):

Notes:
57 companies were said to be invested in the Caribbean Series in Venezuela: Lider

Estrellas will begin practices on Wednesday: Bengaleses

The Caribbean Series will broken up into two groups with the winner of each group facing off for the championship: LBPRC Official Site

Monday, January 28, 2019

Cardinals Winter League Notebook 1-28-19: Francisco Rivera Singles, Walks, Homers, & Drives In Three Runs In Two Games; Ildemaro Vargas Singles, Doubles, Walks, & Knocks In Two Runs; Jackson Solarte Strikes Out One Over Three Scoreless Innings



Mexican Pacific League Championship:

Notes:
Next season Guasave returns and Monterrey will supply a team in the LMP: LMP Official Site

Monday's Game:
Obregon (2-3) visits Jalisco (3-2) @ 8:15 PM CT


Venezuelan League Championship:

Ildemaro Vargas (former Springfield-Lara) started at second base and batted leadoff.  2-for-5 with one double, two two-out RBIs, one run, one walk, and assisted in one double play.
Rangel Ravelo (Memphis-Lara) started at first base and batted fourth.  2-for-5 with one double, one RBI, one run, and assisted in two double plays.
Vicente Campos (former MiLB signing-Lara) entered in the sixth and pitched 1.1 innings.  He allowed no hits or runs.  (p-s:9-6)(g/f:1-1)(ir-s:1-0)

Leobaldo Pina (former Springfield-Caracas) started at third base and batted second.  1-for-4 with one double, two strikeouts, and one fielding error.
Wilfredo Tovar (former Memphis-Caracas) started at shortstop and batted eighth.  2-for-4 with one double, one run, and grounded into one double play.
Pedro Rodriguez (former MiLB signing-Caracas) entered in the ninth and pitched one inning.  He allowed no hits or runs, and struck one out.  (p-s:11-8)(g/f:1-0)

Lara beat Caracas 9-2
LVBP Official Site Post Game
Lara wins the series four games to one


Dominican League Playoffs:

Final Stats:
Donovan Solano (former Memphis-Licey) played in 16 games going 15-for-65 (.231) with one double, one triple, nine RBIs, 18 total bases, five runs, four walks, 17 strikeouts, .275 OBP, .277 SLG, and .552 OPS.
Francisco Pena (St. Louis-Azucareros) played in ten games going 7-for-32 (.219) with two doubles, one RBI, nine total bases, two runs, two walks, one stolen base, nine strikeouts, .265 OBP, .281 SLG, and .546 OPS.
Alejandro Mejia (former DSL-Azucareros) played in 14 games going 9-for-48 (.188) with one double, two RBIs, ten total bases, three runs, one walk, 11 strikeouts, .200 OBP, .208 SLG, and .408 OPS.
Audry Perez (former St. Louis-Estrellas) played in ten games going 5-for-27 (.185) with two doubles, two RBIs, seven total bases, one run, five strikeouts, .185 OBP, .259 SLG, and .444 OPS.
Dean Anna (former St. Louis-Escogido) played in three games going 1-for-6 (.167) with one total base, one walk, .286 OBP, .167 SLG, and .452 OPS.
Tommy Pham (former St. Louis-Escogido) played in seven games going 4-for-26 (.154) with one double, two RBIs, five total bases, two runs, four walks, five strikeouts, .290 OBP, .192 SLG, and .483 OPS.
Alberto Rosario (former St. Louis-Estrellas) played in three games going 0-for-5 (.000) with two strikeouts.
Robelys Reyes (former Springfield-Escogido) played in two games.

Yeison Medina (Palm Beach-Estrellas) made nine relief appearances posting a 0-0 record, 0.00 ERA, 0.94 WHIP, and two holds.  He allowed four hits, no runs, one walk, and struck two out over 5.1 innings.
Raul Valdes (former St. Louis-Azucareros) made six starts posting a 3-2 record, 1.64 ERA, and 0.91 WHIP.  He allowed 32 hits, 11 runs (eight earned), two home runs, eight walks, hit one batter, and struck 30 out over 44 innings.
Evan MacLane (former St. Louis-Estrellas) made seven appearances (two starts) posting a 1-1 record, 1.69 ERA, 0.84 WHIP, and one hold.  He allowed 16 hits, seven runs (four earned), one home run, two walks, hit one batter, and struck 14 out over 21.1 innings.
Genesis Cabrera (Memphis-Licey) made three relief appearances posting a 0-0 record, 2.45 ERA, 0.27 WHIP, and two holds.  He allowed no hits, one earned run, one walk, and struck three out over 3.2 innings.
Harold Arauz (MiLB signing-Azucareros) made two relief appearances posting a 0-0 record, 6.00 ERA, and 2.00 WHIP.  He allowed four hits, three runs (two earned), two walks, and struck one out over three innings.


Puerto Rican League Playoffs:

Final Stats:
Randy Ruiz (former MiLB signing-Mayaguez) played in seven games going 7-for-18 (.389) with two doubles, one home run, one RBI, 12 total bases, two runs, three walks, four strikeouts, .476 OBP, .667 SLG, and 1.143 OPS.
Jonathan Rodriguez (former Memphis-Santurce) played in eight games going 10-for-26 (.385) with two doubles, two home runs, six RBIs, 18 total bases, six runs, two walks, ten strikeouts, .429 OBP, .692 SLG, and 1.121 OPS.
Yariel Gonzalez (Peoria-Mayaguez) played in 15 games going 15-for-59 (.254) with three doubles, nine RBIs, 18 total bases, three runs, one walk, four strikeouts, .279 OBP, .305 SLG, and .584 OPS.
Anthony Garcia (former Memphis-Carolina) played in 11 games going 7-for-41 (.171) with two doubles, four RBIs, nine total bases, three walks, one stolen base, one strikeout, one caught stealing, .222 OBP, .220 SLG, and .442 OPS.

Ivan Maldonado (former MiLB tryout-Santurce) made three starts posting a 2-1 record, 0.45 ERA, and 0.80 WHIP.  He allowed 11 hits, one earned run, five walks, and struck eight out over 20 innings.
Tyler Herron (former Springfield-Mayaguez) made nine relief appearances posting 2-0 record, 0.75 ERA, and 0.58 WHIP.  He allowed five hits, one earned run, two walks, hit one batter, and struck five out over 12 innings.
Hector Hernandez (former Palm Beach-Santurce) made three appearances (one start) posting a 2-0 record, 3.86 ERA, and 1.18 WHIP.  He allowed nine hits, four earned runs, two home runs, two walks, and struck five out over 9.1 innings.


Latin American Series:

Jose Almarante (former Memphis-Xalapa) entered in the ninth and pitched 1.3 innings.  He allowed one hit, no runs, and struck one out for the winning decision (1-0).

Jonathan Rivera (former Johnson City-Herrera) started as designated hitter and batted fourth.  0-for-5 with two strikeouts.

Xalapa beat Herrera 6-4 in 10 innings (1/26/19)

Edgard Montiel (former DSL-Leon) started at first base and batted sixth.  0-for-3 with one strikeout.

Leon beat Barranquilla 5-0 (1/26/19)
LNBP Official Site Post Game

Francisco Rivera (former Palm Beach-Acayucan) started at first base and batted fifth.  1-for-4 at the plate.

Cordoba beat Acayucan 1-0 in 10 innings (1/26/19)

Jonathan Rivera (former Johnson City-Herrera) entered late in the game in left field.

Herrera beat Cordoba 7-1 (1/27/19)
TV Max Deportes Post Game

Francisco Rivera (former Palm Beach-Acayucan) started at first base and batted fourth.  1-for-4 with one home run, three RBIs, one run, and one intentional walk.

Jackson Solarte (former VSL-Barranquilla) entered in the sixth and pitched three innings.  He allowed no hits or runs, two walks, and struck one out.

Acayucan beat Barranquilla 6-1 (1/27/19)

Monday's Games:
Leon (2-0) visits Herrera (1-1) @ 1:00 PM
Barranquilla (0-2) visits Cordoba (1-1) @ 2:00 PM
Acayucan (1-1) visits Xalapa (1-1) @ 7:00 PM


Caribbean Series (February 4, 2019):

Notes:
Many players voiced their concerns about Venezuela and the Confederation is considering Panama, Mexico, and Dominican Republic: Listin Diario

The Caribbean Series has officially been pulled from Venezuela for 2019 and start date pushed back as they search for a new location: XEU Deportes

Raul Valdes (former St. Louis-Azucareros), Evan MacLane (former St. Louis_Estrellas), and Audry Perez (former St. Louis-Estrellas) made the Estrellas roster for the Caribbean Series: Estrellas Official Site

Sunday, January 27, 2019

Cardinals Winter League Notebook 1-27-19: Leobaldo Pina Singles Twice & Drives In One Run; Vicente Campos Strikes Out One Over One Hitless/Scoreless Inning; Ramon Vazquez Steps Down As Santurce Manager



Mexican Pacific League Championship:

Yefri Perez (former MiLB signing-Obregon) started in centerfield and batted second.  0-for-4 with one strikeout and one fielding error.

Jalisco beat Obregon 7-0
LMP Official Site Post Game

No Game Scheduled For Sunday


Venezuelan League Championship:

Ildemaro Vargas (former Springfield-Lara) started at second base and batted leadoff.  1-for-4 with one run, one walk, one strikeout, and assisted in one double play.
Rangel Ravelo (Memphis-Lara) started at first base and batted fourth.  1-for-4 with one run, one walk, one strikeout, and assisted in two double plays.
Vicente Campos (former MiLB signing-Lara) entered in the fifth and pitched one inning.  He allowed no hits or runs, and struck one out.  (p-s:10-6)(g/f:1-0)

Leobaldo Pina (former Springfield-Caracas) started at third base and batted second.  2-for-5 with one two-out RBI, one stolen base, one strikeout, and one caught stealing.
Wilfredo Tovar (former Memphis-Caracas) started at shortstop and batted seventh.  0-for-4 with one RBI and one strikeout.
Pedro Rodriguez (former MiLB signing-Caracas) entered in the sixth and pitched 1.1 innings.  He allowed one hit and no runs for the hold (1).  (p-s:14-9)(g/f:0-1)(ir-s:3-0)
Miguel Socolovich (former St. Louis-Caracas) entered in the ninth and pitched one inning.  He allowed one hit and no runs.  (p-s:13-9)(g/f:1-1)

Caracas beat Lara 8-4
LVBP Official Site Post Game

Sunday's Game:
Lara (3-1) visits Caracas (1-3) @ 1:00 PM VET


Australian Baseball League Semifinals:

Pete Kozma (former St. Louis-Perth) started at shortstop and batted second.  2-for-5 with one double, two runs, two strikeouts, and assisted in three double plays.

Perth beat Sydney 11-6
ABL Official Site Post Game
Perth wins the series taking two of three games


Latin American Series:

Jose Almarante (former Memphis-Acayucan) earned the win as Acayucan beat Herrera 6-4 in 10 innings: TV Max Deportes


Caribbean Series (February 2, 2019):

Notes:
Venezuela insists that it can still host the 2019 Caribbean Series: El Nuevo Dia

The LMP is making a push to host the Caribbean Series at either Obregon or Jalisco: Meridiano

Santo Domingo, Dominican Republic is a possibility to host the Caribbean Series, start of the tournament may be pushed back two days, Azucareros or the winner of the Latin American Series could replace the LVBP champion: Listin Diario

Estrellas celebrated their LIDOM championship with a parade: El Caribe

Benito Santiago (former New York-N) will manage Juana Diaz in the Puerto Rican Double-A League and Luis De Leon (former St. Louis) was named to the coaching staff: Primera Hora

Ramon Vazquez (former Memphis-Santurce MGR) will not continue managing Santurce after winning the LBRC championship: El Nuevo Dia

Puerto Rico is in line to host the Caribbean Series in 2020: El Nuevo Dia

Erick Almonte (Peoria MGR) was elected National Federation of Professional Players in the Dominican Republic:

Cuba will make a strong push to host the Caribbean Series in 2020 or 2021, if they are made a member of the Confederation: Pelota Cubana Blog

Alfredo Despaigne (Granma-Softbank free agent) is focused on winning the Caribbean Series with las Tunas but leaves open the possibility for a return to Japan or even playing in the MLB: Licey Official Site

Monday, January 14, 2019

Cardinals Winter League Notebook 1-14-19: Yariel Gonzalez Comeback Player Of The Year & All-Playoff Team In LBPRC; Evan MacLane Strikes Out One Over Three Scoreless Innings; Williams Perez Strikes Out Four & Allows One Run Over Five & Two-Thirds Innings

Cuban National Series Championship:

Las Tuna took a 2-0 lead as they beat Villa Clara 8-4: Diario de Cuba


Mexican Pacific League Semifinals:

Monday's Games:
Mochis (2-0) visits Obregon (0-2) @ 8:10 PM CT
Mazatlan (0-2) visits Jalisco (2-0) @ 8:15 PM CT


Venezuelan League Semifinals:

Rafael Ortega (former Memphis-Caribes) started in centerfield and batted leadoff.  2-for-5 with one RBI, one run, and one sac fly.
Cesar Valera (former Palm Beach-Caribes) started in left field and batted ninth.  1-for-5 with one RBI anbd two strikeouts.
Juan Gonzalez (former Memphis-Caribes) entered in the second and pitched 2.1 innings.  He allowed two hits, one earned run, one home run, and struck three out.  (p-s:34-23)(g/f:1-2)(ir-s:2-2)

Wilfredo Tovar (former Memphis-Caracas) started at shortstop and batted eighth.  1-for-4 with one run, one fielding error, and assisted in one double play.
Miguel Socolovich (former St. Louis-Caracas) entered in the ninth and pitched one inning.  He allowed one hit, one earned run, one home run, and one walk for the blown save (1).  (p-s:22-12)(g/f:2-2)

Caribes beat Caracas 9-8 in 10 innings

Ronny Cedeno (former St. Louis signing-Magallanes) started at second base and batted second.  1-for-3 with one sacrifice.
Rayder Ascanio (Peoria-Magallanes) started at shortstop and batted ninth.  0-for-2 with one sacrifice, one strikeout, and assisted in two double plays.

Ildemaro Vargas (former Springfield-Lara) started at second base and batted leadoff.  0-for-3 with one walk and one strikeout.
Rangel Ravelo (Memphis-Lara) started at first base and batted fourth.  2-for-4 with one RBI, one strikeout, was picked off, and assisted in one double play.
Williams Perez (MiLB signing-Lara) started and pitched 5.2 innings.  He allowed two hits, one earned run, two walks, and struck four out.  (p-s:83-48)(g/f:8-2)
Vicente Campos (former MiLB signing-Lara) entered in the eighth and pitched to one batter.  He allowed no hits or runs for the winning decision (1-0).  (p-s:2-2)(ir-s:1-0)

Lara beat Magallanes 2-1
LVBP Official Site Post Game

Notes:
Pedro Rodriguez (former MiLB signing-Magallanes) received votes for LVBP Pitcher of the Year: LVBP Official Site

No Games Scheduled For Monday


Dominican League Round Robin:

Audry Perez (former St. Louis-Estrellas) started at catcher and batted seventh.  1-for-3 with one double, one two-out RBI, and one sacrifice.
Evan MacLane (former St. Louis-Estrellas) entered in the third and pitched three innings.  He allowed one hit, no runs, and struck one out.  (p-s:34-27)(g/f:5-2)
Yeison Medina (Palm Beach-Estrellas) entered in the seventh and pitched to three batters.  He allowed one hit, no runs, and one walk for the blown save (1).  (p-s:13-6)(ir-s:3-2)

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

Estrellas beat Licey 6-4
LIDOM Official Site Post Game

Alejandro Mejia (former DSL-Azucareros) started at first base and batted eighth.  0-for-2, one fielding error, and assisted in one double play.

Escogido beat Azucareros 7-2
LIDOM Official Site Post Game

Monday's Games:
Licey (5-12) visits Escogido (9-8) @ 7:15 PM AST
Estrellas (11-6) visits Azucareros (9-8) @ 7:30 PM AST


Veracruz League Championship:

Francisco Rivera (former Palm Beach-Acayucan) started at first base and batted sixth.  1-for-3 with one strikeout.
Jose Almarante (former Memphis-Acayucan) entered in the seventh and pitched 1.1 innings.  He allowed no hits or runs, hit four batters, and struck one out.

Xalapa beat Acayucan 8-1
LIV Official Site Post Game


Colombian League Round Robin:

Dewin Perez (former Peoria-Barranquilla) entered in the eighth and pitched 1.1 innings.  He allowed two hits, two earned runs, and two walks.  (p-s:28-11)(g/f:1-2)

Jose Calero (former GCL-Sincelejo) entered in the eighth and pitched to three batters.  He allowed one hit, no runs, and one walk for the hold (2).  (p-s:12-7)(g/f:2-1)

Barranquilla beat Sincelejo 9-8 in 15 innings
LCBP Official Site Post Game

No Game Scheduled For Monday


Australian Baseball League:

Stats:
Mikey Reynolds (former Springfield-Adelaide) has played in 27 games going 37-for-100 (.370) with ten doubles, two home runs, 15 RBIs, 53 total bases, 21 runs, 11 walks, nine stolen base, ten strikeouts, four caught stealing, .443 OBP, .530 SLG, and .973 OPS.
Pete Kozma (former St. Louis-Perth) has played in 36 games going 42-for-144 (.292) with eight doubles, two triples, four home runs, 18 RBIs, 66 total bases, 32 runs, 20 walks, two stolen bases, 24 strikeouts, two caught stealing, .386 OBP, .458 SLG, and .844 OPS.

Kurt Heyer (former Memphis-Adelaide) has made nine starts posting a 4-4 record, 2.42 ERA, and 1.25 WHIP.  He's allowed 57 hits, 19 runs (14 earned), eight home runs, eight walks, hit one batter, and struck 37 out over 52 innings.


Puerto Rican League Round Robin:

Yariel Gonzalez (Peoria-Mayaguez) started at first base and batted fourth.  0-for-4 with two ground into double plays and assisted in one double play.

Mayaguez beat Santurce 4-3
LBPRC Official Site Post Game

Notes:
Yariel Gonzalez (Peoria-Mayaguez) took Comeback Player of the Year and was named to the All-Playoff team: LBPRC Official Site

Monday's Game:
Santurce (4-3) visits Mayaguez (1-6) @ 7:10 PM AST


Nicaraguan League Championship:

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

Leon beat Chinandega 14-2
LBPN Official Site Post Game

No Game Scheduled For Monday

Sunday, January 6, 2019

Cardinals Winter League Notebook 1-6-19: Irving Lopez Hits A Solo Home Run; Arturo Reyes Strikes Out Two & Holds Three Inherited Runners On Base Over Two & Two-Thirds Scoreless Innings; Francisco Pena Listed As Day-To-Day With Hamstring Discomfort

Mexican Pacific League Playoffs:

Irving Lopez (Palm Beach-Hermosillo) started at second base and batted ninth.  1-for-5 with one home run, one RBI, one run, and one strikeout.
Arturo Reyes (Memphis-Hermosillo) entered in the seventh and pitched 2.2 innings.  He allowed two hits, no runs, struck two out, and assisted in one double play.  (p-s:35-23)(g/f:2-0)(ir-s:3-0)

Hector Villalobos (State College-Mochis) entered in the seventh and pitched to three batters.  He allowed one hit, two earned runs, and one walk.  (p-s:12-7)

Hermosillo beat Mochis 12-2
LMP Official Site Post Game

Maikel Cleto (former St. Louis-Obregon) entered in the eighth and pitched to four batters.  He allowed one hit, no runs, one walk, and struck one out.  (p-s:17-8)(g/f:0-1)(ir-s:3-3)

Mazatlan beat Obregon 5-2
LMP Official Site Post Game

Sunday's Games:
Culiacan (1-3) visits Jalisco (3-1) @ 5:15 PM CT
Hermosillo (2-2) visits Mochis (2-2) @ 5:00 PM MT
Obregon (2-2) visits Mazatlan (2-2) @ 6:00 PM MT


Venezuelan League Playoffs:

Sunday's Games:
Caracas (2-0) visits Aragua (0-2) @ 4:30 PM VST
Lara (1-1) visits Margarita (1-1) @ 5:30 PM VST
Magallanes (2-0) visits Caribes (0-2) @ 7:30 PM VST


Dominican League Round Robin:

Donovan Solano (former Memphis-Licey) started at third base and moved to first, batting third.  0-for-4 at the plate.

Licey beat Estrellas 3-0
LIDOM Official Site Post Game

Alejandro Mejia (former DSL-Azucareros) started at first base and batted seventh.  1-for-5 with one double, one strikeout, and assisted in one double play.
Raul Valdes (former St. Louis-Azucareros) started and pitched 7.1 innings.  He allowed six hits, three earned runs, threw two wild pitches, and struck eight out for the winning decision (1-1).  (g/f:4-8)

Azucareros beat Escogido 7-3
LIDOM Official Site Post Game

Notes:
Francisco Pena (St. Louis-Azucareros) is listed as day-to-day after leaving Friday's game with hamstring discomfort: Azucareros Official Site

Sunday's Games:
Licey (3-8) visits Escogido (6-5) @ 4:00 PM AST
Estrellas (6-5) visits Azucareros (7-4) @ 5:00 PM AST


Veracruz League Championship:

Francisco Rivera (former Palm Beach-Acayucan) started at first base and batted third.  1-for-4 with one walk.
Jose Almarante (former Memphis-Acayucan) entered in the fifth and pitched to five batters.  He allowed three hits, two earned runs, and struck one out.  (g/f:1-0)(ir-s:1-0)

Xalapa beat Acayucan 7-5
LIV Official Site Post Game

Sunday's Game:
Xalapa (1-0) visits Acayucan (0-1) @ 1:00 PM


Meridana League:

Amaury Cazana (former Memphis-Marista) drives in one run and scores a run as Marista lost to Morelos 12-3: Meridana Official Twitter and Meridana Official Twitter


Colombian League Round Robin:

Jose Calero (former GCL-Sincelejo) entered in the eighth and pitched one inning.  He allowed one hit, no runs, and struck one out for the winning decision (1-0).  (p-s:15-9)(g/f:1-2)

Sincelejo beat Barranquilla 5-3
LCBP Official Site Post Game

Sunday's Game:
Barranquilla (1-1) visits Cartagena (0-3) @ 4:00 PM


Australian Baseball League:

Pete Kozma (former St. Louis-Perth) started at second base and batted third.  1-for-5 with one run and assisted in one double play.

Perth beat Melbourne 4-3
ABL Official Site Post Game

No Games Scheduled Until Thursday


Puerto Rican League Round Robin:

Anthony Garcia (former Memphis-Carolina) started in left field and batted third.  0-for-3 with one walk.

Yariel Gonzalez (Peoria-Mayaguez) started as designated hitter and batted fourth.  0-for-4 at the plate.

Mayaguez beat Carolina 5-2
LBPRC Official Site Post Game

Notes:
The league is looking for other ways to make profits: El Nuevo Dia

No Games Scheduled For Sunday

Monday, December 31, 2018

Cardinals Winter League Notebook 12-31-18: Amaury Cazana Drives In Five Runs In Two Games; Nestor Molina Strikes Out Six Over Five Scoreless Innings For The Win; Miguel Socolovich Strikes Out Two Over One Scoreless Inning For The Save

Mexican Pacific League:

Niko Vasquez (former Springfield-Jalisco) started at third base and batted seventh.  0-for-3 with two strikeouts.

Mazatlan beat Jalisco 3-1
LMP Official Site Post Game

Eugenio Velez (former Memphis-Mexicali) started in left field and batted leadoff.  2-for-5 with one double and one run.

Mochis beat Mexicali 8-3
LMP Official Site Post Game

Fernando Salas (former St. Louis-Hermosillo) entered in the seventh and pitched one inning.  He allowed no hits or runs, and struck one out.  (p-s:11-9)(g/f:1-0)

Navojoa beat Hermosillo 3-2
LMP Official Site Post Game

Yefri Perez (former MiLB signing-Obregon) started at third base and moved to centerfield, batting leadoff.  1-for-4 with one strikeout and one fielding error.
Iker Franco (former Springfield-Obregon) started as designated hitter and batted sixth.  2-for-4 at the plate.
Maikel Cleto (former St. Louis-Obregon) entered in the ninth and pitched one inning.  He allowed no hits or runs for the save (13).  (p-s:10-7)(g/f:2-1)

Rainel Rosario (former Springfield-Culiacan) started as designated hitter and batted fourth.  0-for-4 with three strikeouts.
Alexis Wilson (State College-Culiacan) started at catcher and batted eighth.  0-for-3 with one strikeout, one pickoff error, and one passed ball.

Obregon beat Culiacan 1-0
LMP Official Site Post Game

No Games Scheduled For Monday


Venezuelan League:

Ildemaro Vargas (former Springfield-Lara) started at second base and batted leadoff.  0-for-4 and assisted in two double plays.
Rangel Ravelo (Memphis-Lara) started at first base and batted third.  1-for-2 with one walk and assisted in three double plays.
Vicente Campos (former MiLB signing-Lara) entered in the seventh and pitched one inning.  He allowed no hits or runs, and one walk for the save (2).  (p-s:15-6)(g/f:2-0)

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

Kender Villegas (former Palm Beach-Margarita) entered in the fifth and pitched one inning.  He allowed one hit, one unearned run, one walk, and struck two out.  (p-s:22-13)(g/f:1-0)

Ildemaro Vargas (former Springfield-Lara) started at second base and batted leadoff.  1-for-4 with one double, two two-out RBIs, and assisted in one double play.
Rangel Ravelo (Memphis-Lara) started at first base and batted third.  0-for-3 and assisted in one double play.
Nestor Molina (former MiLB signing-Lara) started and pitched five innings.  He allowed five hits, no runs, one walk, and struck six out for the winning decision (3-1).  (p-s:69-43)(g/f:3-2)

Lara beat Margarita 5-0 in game two of doubleheader
LVBP Official Site Post Game

Ronny Cedeno (former St. Louis signing-Magallanes) started at second base and batted second.  0-for-3 with one walk and one strikeout.
Rayder Ascanio (Peoria-Magallanes) started at shortstop and batted seventh.  1-for-2 with two walks.
Jorge Rondon (former St. Louis-Magallanes) entered in the eighth and pitched one inning.  He allowed three hits and one earned run.  (p-s:15-10)(g/f:1-1)

Wilfredo Tovar (former Memphis-Caracas) started at shortstop and batted second.  1-for-4 with one run and assisted in one double play.
Leobaldo Pina (former Springfield-Caracas) started at third base and batted sixth.  0-for-3 with one walk.
Miguel Socolovich (former St. Louis-Caracas) entered in the ninth and pitched one inning.  He allowed one hit, no runs, and struck two out for the save (9).  (p-s:9-9)(g/f:0-1)

Caracas beat Magallanes 2-0
LVBP Official Site Post Game

Gabriel Lino (former Memphis-Aragua) started at catcher and batted eighth.  0-for-4 with two strikeouts.

Cesar Valera (former Palm Beach-Caribes) started in centerfield and batted second.  2-for-4 with one run and one strikeout.
Juan Gonzalez (former Memphis-Caribes) entered in the third and pitched 3.1 innings.  He allowed six hits, two earned runs, two walks (one intentional), committed one throwing error, and struck two out.  (p-s:61-39)(g/f:6-0)
Angel Castro (former Memphis-Caribes) entered in the eighth and pitched to four batters.  He allowed two hits, one earned run, and one home run.  (p-s:15-9)(g/f:0-1)(ir-s:3-3)

Aragua beat Caribes 7-3 in game one of doubleheader
LVBP Official Site Post Game

Cesar Valera (former Palm Beach-Caribes) started in centerfield and batted second.  0-for-3 with one walk and one strikeout.

Aragua beat Caribes 5-1 in game two of doubleheader
LVBP Official Site Post Game

Notes:
Rafael Ortega (former Memphis-Caribes) missed Sunday's games with an injury: LVBP Official Site

Ronny Cedeno (former St. Louis signing-Magallanes) talks about collecting his 700th hit: LVBP Official Site

No Games Scheduled For Monday


Dominican League Round Robin:

Tommy Pham (former St. Louis-Escogido) started in centerfield and batted seventh.  0-for-3 with one run and one walk.

Donovan Solano (former Memphis-Licey) started at third base and batted fifth.  1-for-4 with two strikeouts and one fielding error.

Escogido beat Licey 6-1
LIDOM Official Site Post Game

Alejandro Mejia (former DSL-Azucareros) started at first base and batted fifth.  1-for-4 with one strikeout and assisted in one double play.
Francisco Pena (St. Louis-Azucareros) started at catcher and batted eighth.  2-for-4 with one double, one run, one stolen base, and one strikeout.

Audry Perez (former St. Louis-Estrellas) started at catcher and batted eighth.  0-for-3 with one strikeout and threw out one of five base runners.

Azucareros beat Estrellas 3-2
LIDOM Official Site Post Game

No Games Scheduled For Monday


Veracruz League Semifinals:

Francisco Rivera (former Palm Beach-Acayucan) started at first base and batted sixth.  2-for-4 at the plate.
Jose Almarante (former Memphis-Acayucan) entered in the eighth and pithced to three batters.  He allowed two hits, one unearned run, and committed one error.

Jaltex beat Acayucan 5-2 (12/28/18)
LIV Official Site Post Game

Francisco Rivera (former Palm Beach-Acayucan) started at first base and batted sixth.  2-for-3 with one double, one RBI, two runs, and one sac fly.
Jose Almarante (former Memphis-Acayucan) entered in the sixth and pitched 1.2 innings.  He allowed two hits, no runs, and struck one out.  (g/f:2-2)

Acayucan beat Jaltex 10-2 (12/30/18)
LIV Official Site Post Game


Meridana League:

Amaury Cazana (former Memphis-Marista) drove in the only run for Marista in their win over Bojorquez on Saturday: Meridana Official Twitter

Amaury Cazana (former Memphis-Marista) hit a three-run homer as Marista beat Bojorquez 4-1: Meridana Official Twitter


Australian Baseball League:

Pete Kozma (former St. Louis-Perth) started as designated hitter and batted leadoff.  1-for-4 with one walk and one strikeout.

Adelaide beat Perth 4-2
ABL Official Site Post Game

No Games Scheduled For Tuesday


Puerto Rican League:

Yariel Gonzalez (Peoria-Mayaguez) started at first base and batted fourth.  0-for-3 with one intentional walk and assisted in one double play.
Randy Ruiz (former MiLB signing-Mayaguez) started as designated hitter and batted fifth.  1-for-4 with one RBI.
Tyler Herron (former Springfield-Mayaguez) entered in the seventh and pitched to four batters.  He allowed two hits, three earned runs, and hit one batter for the losing decision (1-1).  (g/f:1-0)

Caguas beat Mayaguez 6-2
LBPRC Official Site Post Game

Delvin Perez (State College-Carolina) entered late in the game at shortstop and batted leadoff.  0-for-1 at the plate.
Anthony Garcia (former Memphis-Carolina) started in left field and batted fourth.  0-for-3 at the plate.
Juan Caballero (former Johnson City-Carolina) entered in the seventh and pitched two innings.  He allowed no hits or runs, one walk, one balk, and struck two out.  (g/f:3-2)

Jonathan Rodriguez (former Memphis-Santurce) started at third base and batted seventh.  2-for-4 with two two-out RBIs.

Santurce beat Carolina 3-2
LBPRC Official Site Post Game

No Games Scheduled For Monday


Nicaraguan League:

Edgard Montiel (former DSL-Chinandega) started and batted fourth.  1-for-3 with one run, one walk, and two strikeouts.

Chinandega beat Rivas 5-3
LBPN Official Site Post Game


Panama League Championship:

Jonathan Rivera (former Johnson City-Metropolitanas) started in outfield and batted sixth.  2-for-4 at the plate.
Edmundo Sosa (St. Louis-Metropolitanas) started at shortstop and batted seventh.  1-for-4 with one run and one strikeout.

Herrera beat Metropolitanas 8-4

No Games Scheduled For Monday

Sunday, December 9, 2018

Cardinals Winter League Notebook 12-9-18: Mikey Reynolds Collects Three Singles, One Home Run, & Three RBIs; Anthony Garcia Singles Twice & Drives In Two Runs; Jaime Garcia Strikes Out Two & Allows One Run Over Three Innings

Mexican Pacific League:

Niko Vasquez (former Springfield-Jalisco) started as designated hitter and batted sixth.  1-for-4 with one double, one run, and two strikeouts.

Jalisco beat Mexicali 3-0
LMP Official Site Post Game

Jaime Garcia (former St. Louis-Hermosillo) started and pitched three innings.  He allowed one hit, one unearned run, one walk, and struck two out.  (p-s:39-25)(g/f:6-1)

Navojoa beat Hermosillo 5-1
LMP Official Site Post Game

Ramon Urias (Memphis-Mochis) started at shortstop and batted second.  1-for-3 with one run, one sacrifice, and one strikeout.

Mochis beat Mazatlan 3-1
LMP Official Site Post Game

Sunday's Games:
Mexicali (22-25) visits Jalisco (23-26) @ 3:15 PM CST
Mazatlan (23-25) visits Mochis (22-26) for a doubleheader beginning @ 4:10 PM MST
Navojoa (21-27) visits Hermosillo (28-21) @ 5:00 PM MST
Culiacan (28-21) visits Obregon (26-22) @ 5:10 PM MST


Venezuelan League:

No Games Scheduled For Sunday


Dominican League:

Stats:
Tommy Pham (former St. Louis-Escogido) has played in six games going 7-for-22 (.318) with one double, three RBIs, eight total bases, two runs, four walks, two stolen bases, eight strikeouts, one caught stealing, .423 OBP, .364 SLG, and .787 OPS.
Eugenio Velez (former Memphis-Cibaenas) has played in 21 games going 11-for-36 (.306) with one double, two triples, seven RBIs, 16 total bases, five runs, one walk, two stolen bases, six strikeouts, .324 OBP, .444 SLG, and .769 OPS.
Donovan Solano (former Memphis-Licey) has played in eight games going 10-for-33 (.303) with two doubles, one triple, three RBIs, 14 total bases, five runs, two walks, five strikeouts, .333 OBP, .434 SLG, and .758 OPS.
Yefri Perez (former MiLB signing-Cibaenas) has played in 19 games going 3-for-11 (.273) with three total bases, five runs, six stolen bases, six strikeouts, two caught stealing, .273 OBP, .273 SLG, and .545 OPS.
Francisco Pena (St. Louis free agent-Cibaenas) has played in 26 games going 18-for-70 (.257) with four doubles, two home runs, 11 RBIs, 28 total bases, seven runs, six walks,. 21 strikeouts, .333 OBP, .400 SLG, and .733 OPS.
Dean Anna (former St. Louis-Escogido) has played in 17 games going 14-for-64 (.219) with two doubles, one triple, five RBIs, 18 total bases, ten runs, six walks, one stolen base, nine strikeouts, .315 OBP, .281 SLG, and .596 OPS.
Audry Perez (former St. Louis-Estrellas) has played in 31 games going 21-for-100 (.210) with six doubles, ten RBIs, 27 total bases, five runs, two walks, 17 strikeouts, .219 OBP, .270 SLG, and .489 OPS.
Robelys Reyes (former Springfield-Escogido) has played in nine games going 0-for-1 (.000) with one run, five stolen bases, and one strikeout.

Chris Ellis (Memphis-Escogido) has made three starts posting a 1-1 record, 0.00 ERA, and 0.57 WHIP.  He's allowed seven hits, three unearned runs, one home run, three walks, hit three batters, and struck 14 out over 17.2 innings.
Genesis Cabrera (Memphis-Licey) has made 18 relief appearances posting a 0-0 record, 1.46 ERA, 0.73 WHIP, and ten holds.  He's allowed seven hits, two earned runs, two walks, and struck 17 out over 12.1 innings.
Evan MacLane (former St. Louis-Estrellas) has made six appearances (five starts) posting a 1-0 record, 3.09 ERA, and 1.03 WHIP.  He's allowed 21 hits, nine runs (eight earned), two home runs, three walks, and struck 16 out over 23.1 innings.
Raul Valdes (former St. Louis-Azucareros) has made ten starts (one complete game) posting a 3-4 record, 3.41 ERA, and 1.09 WHIP.  He's allowed 44 hits, 25 runs (22 earned), four home runs, 19 walks, hit two batters, and struck 50 out over 58 innings.
Yeison Medina (Palm Beach-Estrellas) has made ten relief appearances posting a 0-0 record, 7.56 ERA, and 1.44 WHIP.  He's allowed ten hits, seven earned runs, two walks, hit one batter, and struck seven out over 8.1 innings.

No Games Scheduled For Sunday


Meridana League:

Amaury Cazana (former Memphis-Marista) doubled and scored a run as Marista beat Morelos 9-4: Meridana Official Twitter and Meridana Official Twitter and Meridana Official Twitter


Veracruz League:

Jose Almarante (former Memphis-Acayucan) entered in the ninth and pitched one inning.  He allowed no hits or runs.  (g/f:1-2)

Acayucan beat Veracruz 4-0

Sunday's Games:
Acayucan (14-2) visits Veracruz (6-10) @ 1:00 PM
Ursulo Galvan (0-16) visits Jaltex (6-10) @ 1:00 PM


Colombian League:

Hector Garcia (former Johnson City-Monteria) started at third base and batted fifth.  1-for-4 with one RBI.

Monteria beat Cartagena 6-1
LCBP Official Site Post Game

Jose Calero (former GCL-Sincelejo) entered in the eighth and pitched one inning.  He allowed two hits, two earned runs, and one home run.  (p-s:17-11)(g/f:0-3)

Barranquilla beat Sincelejo 13-4
LCBP Official Site Post Game

Sunday's Games:
Sincelejo (14-12) visits Cartagena (11-16) @ 4:00 PM
Barranquilla (19-8) visits Monteria (9-17) @ 4:00 PM


Austalian Baseball League:

Mikey Reynolds (former Springfield-Adelaide) started at shortstop and batted second.  4-for-5 with one home run, three RBIs, three runs, and one sac fly.

Adelaide beat Geelong-Korea 12-4
ABL Official Site Post Game

Pete Kozma (former St. Louis-Perth) started at shortstop and batted third.  1-for-3 with one run, two walks, one fielding error, and assisted in one double play.

Perth beat Melbourne 7-1
ABL Official Site Post Game

No Games Scheduled Until Thursday


Puerto Rican League:

Anthony Garcia (former Memphis-Carolina) started in right field and batted fourth.  2-for-4 with two two-out RBIs and one strikeout.

Carolina beat Santurce 4-3
LBPRC Official Site Post Game

Jonathan Rodriguez (former Memphis-Caguas) started as designated hitter and batted sixth.  0-for-2 with two walks.

Mayaguez beat Caguas 2-0
LBPRC Official Site Post Game

Notes:
Anthony Garcia (former Memphis-Carolina) is making the transition into becoming a veteran and encouraging the younger players: LBPRC Official Site

Sunday's Games:
Carolina (10-10) visits Caguas (7-13) @ 2:10 PM AST
Mayaguez (13-7) visits Santurce (10-10) @ 3:10 PM AST


Nicaraguan League:

Edgard Montiel (former DSL-Chinandega) started and batted fourth.  0-for-2 with one walk and one strikeout.

Leon beat Chinandega 4-1
LBPN Official Site Post Game

Sunday's Games:
Boer (5-2) visits Rivas (2-5) @ 4:00 PM
Leon (4-3) visits Chinandega (3-4) @ 4:00 PM

Wednesday, December 27, 2017

Cardinals Winter League Notebook 12-27-17: Luis Garcia Singles Twice, Walks Twice, Homers, & Drives In Four Runs; Leobaldo Pina Triples & Knocks In Three Runs; Irving Lopez Collects One Double & Three RBIs



Mexican Pacific League:

Luis Garcia (former New Haven-Hermosillo) started at first base and batted fifth.  3-for-4 with one home run, four RBIs, three runs, and two walks.
Irving Lopez (State College-Hermosillo) started at third base and moved to left field, batting ninth.  1-for-5 with one double, three two-out RBIs, one run, and one strikeout.
Fernando Salas (former St. Louis-Hermosillo) entered in the eighth and pitched one inning.  He allowed no hits or runs, and struck three out.  (p-s:12-9)

Hermosillo beat Mochis 15-2
LMP Official Site Post Game

Notes:
Alexis Wilson (State College-Culiacan), Carlos Soto (GCL-Mochis), and Maikel Cleto (former St. Louis-Mochis) were all inactivated: LMP Official Site

Wednesday's Games:
Mazatlan (36-29) visits Obregon (25-40) @ 7:10 PM MST
Mexicali (40-25) visits Hermosillo (33-32) @ 7:30 PM MST
Mochis (20-46) visits Navojoa (35-30) 7:30 PM MST
Jalisco (34-30) visits Culiacan (37-28) @ 7:35 PM MT


Venezuelan League:

Wilfredo Tovar (Memphis-Caracas) started at shortstop and batted leadoff.  1-for-5 at the plate.
Anthony Garcia (former Memphis-Caracas) started in left field and batted third.  1-for-4 with one run and one strikeout.
Leobaldo Pina (Palm Beach-Caracas) started at third base and batted ninth.  1-for-4 with one triple, three two-out RBIs, two strikeouts, and assisted in one double play.
Miguel Socolovich (former St. Louis-Caracas) entered in the eighth and pitched two innings.  He allowed two hits, no runs, and struck three out for the wining decision (1-0).  (p-s:33-26)(g/f:2-0)

Caracas beat La Guaira 6-4
LVBP Official Site Post Game

Notes:
Anthony Garcia (former Memphis-Caracas) will be leaving the Caracas, after Thursday, to play for Carolina in the LBPRC: LVBP Official Site

Leobaldo Pina (Palm Beach-Caracas) talks about snapping out of his slump: Meridiano

Wednesday's Games:
Margarita (23-37) visits Lara (36-24) @ 7:00 PM VET
Magallanes (35-25) visits Caracas (34-27) @ 7:00 PM VET
La Guaira (23-37) visits Aragua (30-31) @ 7:00 PM VET


Dominican League Round Robin:

Donovan Solano (former Memphis-Licey) started as designated hitter and batted second.  2-for-5 with one double and two RBIs (one w/two-outs)

Raul Valdes (former St. Louis-Cibao) estarted and pitched 6.1 innings.  He allowed six hits, three earned runs, three walks (one intentional), and struck nine out for the losing decision (0-1).  (g/f:5-4)

Licey beat Cibao 4-3
LIDOM Official Site Post Game

Wednesday's Games:
Cibao (0-1) visits Escogido (0-0) @ 7:15 PM AST
Licey (1-0) visits Cibaenas (0-0) @ 8:00 PM AST


Nicaraguan League:

Edgard Montiel (former DSL-Chinandega) started as designated hitter and batted fifth.  0-for-5 with two strikeouts.

Fidencio Flores (former GCL-Boer) entered in the seventh and pitched two innings.  He allowed one hit, no runs, and struck three out.  (g/f:1-1)(ir-s:1-1)

Boer beat Chinandega 8-6
LBPN Official Site Post Game

Wednesday's Games:
Leon (18-19) visits Rivas (20-17)
Boer (17-18) visits Chinandega (17-18)


Puerto Rican League (January 5, 2017):

Notes:
Ivan Maldonado (former MiLB tryout-Caguas) arrived in Caguas camp: LBPRC Official Site

There is still plenty of notable damages to Hiram Bithorn Stadium: Primera Hora


Panama League:

Notes:
Metro traded Jose Almarante (former Memphis) to Cocle: Panama League Official Twitter