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Wednesday, February 4, 2015
Cardinals Winter League Notebook 2-4-15: Juan Gonzalez & Carlos Baerga Honored; Joel Pineiro Strikes Out One & Allows Two Runs Over Six Innings; Anthony Garcia Singles Twice
Caribbean Series
Yulieski Gourriel (Industriales/Pinar del Rio) started at second base and batted third. 2-for-4 at the plate.
Alfredo Despaigne (Granma/Pinar del Rio) started in left field and batted fourth. 2-for-4 at the plate.
Frederich Cepeda (Sancti Spiritus/Pinar del Rio) started as designated hitter and batted fifth. 1-for-4 with two ground into double plays.
Norge Ruiz (Camaguey/Pinar del Rio) started and pitched five innings. He allowed nine hits, three earned runs, threw one wild pitch, and struck three out for the losing decision (0-1). (p-s:84-58)(g/f:7-4)
Cibao beat Pinar del Rio 6-1
ESPN Deportes Post Game
Anthony Garcia (Palm Beach-Carolina/Santurce) started in left field and batted fourth. 2-for-4 at the plate.
Ruben Gotay (former Memphis-San Juan/Santurce) started at first base and batted sixth. 0-for-3 with one run, one walk, and grounded into one double play.
Joel Pineiro (former St. Louis-Santurce) started and pitched six innings. He allowed six hits, two earned runs, threw one wild pitch, and struck one out. (p-s:82-55)(g/f:8-8)
Culiacan beat Santurce 3-2
ESPN Deportes Post Game
Wednesday's Games:
Cibao (1-0) visits Caribes (1-0) @ 12:05 PM ET
Santurce (0-2) visits Pinar del Rio (0-2) @ 6:30 PM ET
Notes:
Caribbean Series payed tribute to the 1995 Puerto Rican team which featured Juan Gonalez (former MiLB signing) and Carlos Baerga (former St. Louis): ESPN Deportes
Justin Christian (former Memphis-Mochis) signed with Quintana Roo (Triple-A Mexican League): MiLB Official Site
Pedro Rodriguez (former MiLB signing-Caribes) has re-signed with Puebla (Triple-A Mexican League): MiLB Official Site
Josh Lueke (Tampa Bay free agent) signed with Cuidad del Carmen (Triple-A Mexican League): MiLB Official Site
Yoan Moncada (Cienfuegos) has been cleared to sign with a MLB club: MLB Official Site
Matt Slater (St. Louis scout) is one of the many scouts eyeing the Cuban team for possible future talent: New Zealand Herald
Dainer Moreira (Matanzas/Pinar del Rio) and Vladimir Gutierrez (Pinar del Rio) have defected from the Cuban team: USA Today
Cuban officials have come out and said a group is encouraging players to defect from the team: Diario de Cuba
Cuban officials say Vladimir Gutierrez (Pinar del Rio) has attrached attention from scouts: Cafe Fuerte
Cuban defectors no longer need an official permit to sign contracts with MLB teams: ESPN Deportes
Felix Fermin is leaving Lara (Venezuelan League) to manage Azucareros (Dominican League) next winter: Lider
Nippon Professional Baseball
Notes:
Shohei Otani (Nippon Ham) will play in an intra-squad game as a position player: Yakyubaka
Yokohama signed Yulieski Gourriel (Industriales) to a one-year deal and Lourdes Gourriel, Jr. (Industriales) to a two-year pact: Yakyubaka
Wednesday, January 7, 2015
Cardinals Winter League Notebook 1-7-15: Justin Christian Doubles & Drives In One Run; Ryde Rodriguez Collects Two Singles & One RBI; Dennys Reyes Strikes Out One Over One & A Third Hitless/Scoreless Innings For The Win
Venezuelan League Round Robin
Jose Martinez (former Springfield-Aragua) started at second base and batted fourth. 0-for-4 with one run, one hit by pitch, and assisted in two double plays.
Jorge Rondon (former St. Louis-Aragua) entered in the sixth and pitched to five batters. He allowed two hits, three earned runs, one home run, one walk, and struck two out. (ir-s:1-0)
Caribes beat Aragua 11-9
LVBP Official Site Post Game
Notes:
Johan Santana (Baltimore free agent) was added to the Magallanes active roster and is set to pitch on Thursday: El Universal
Luis Perdomo (former Springfield-Estrellas/Margarita) was added to the Aragua active roster: El Emergente
Wednesday's Games:
La Guaira (0-3) visits Zulia (2-1) @ 7:30 PM VST
Aragua (1-2) visits Magallanes (2-1) @ 7:30 PM VST
Mexican Pacific League Playoffs
Russell Branyan (former St. Louis-Culiacan) entered late in the game as a pinch hitter and didn't finish at-bat.
Denny Reyes (former St. Louis-Culiacan) entered in the eighth and pitched 1.1 innings. He allowed no hits or runs, and struck one out for the winning decision (1-0). (p-s:17-11)(g/f:3-0)
Justin Christian (former Memphis-Mochis) started in right field and batted third. 1-for-4 with one double, one RBI, and one strikeout.
Culiacan beat Mochis 6-2
LMP Official Site Post Game
No Games Scheduled For Wednesday
Dominican League Round Robin
Notes:
Randy Boone (Toronto) has signed on to pitch for Estrellas: Estrellas Official Site
Pedro Martinez (2015 Hall Of Famer) pitched for Licey during his career: Licey Official Site
Wednesday's Games:
Cibaenas (4-4) visits Estrellas (3-5) @ 7:30 PM AST
Azucareros (3-5) visits Cibao (6-2) @ 7:30 PM AST
Nicaraguan League
Jem Argenal (former GCL-Chinandega) started in centerfield and batted second. 4-for-5 with one double, one run, and one stolen base.
Edgard Montiel (former DSL-Chinandega) started at third base and batted seventh. 1-for-4 with one RBI.
Jose Garcia (former Memphis-San Fernando) started at second base and batted leadoff. 1-for-4 with one RBI and one run.
San Fernando beat Chinandega 5-3
Wednesday's Games:
San Fernando (16-31) visits Chinandega (26-21) @ 6:00 PM
Rivas (29-18) visits Boer (23-24) @ 6:00 PM
Australian Baseball League
Thursday's Games:
Brisbane (19-17) visits Canberra (17-19) @ 7:00 PM AET
Melbourne (13-23) visits Sydney (16-20) @ 7:30 PM AET
Adelaide (25-11) visits Perth (18-18) @ 7:20 PM AWST
Puerto Rican League Round Robin
Pedro Feliciano (former Memphis-Santurce) entered in the seventh and pitched 1.1 innings. He allowed no hits or runs for the hold (2). (g/f:3-1)(ir-s:1-0)
Santurce beat Caguas 4-2
LBPRC Official Site Post Game
Randy Ruiz (former MiLB signing-Mayaguez) started as designated hitter and batted fifth. 1-for-4 with one strikeout.
Luis Montanez (former Memphis-Mayaguez) entered late in he game in right field.
Pete Parise (former Memphis-Mayaguez) started and pitched five innings. He allowed three hits, two earned runs, one home run, one walk, and struck four out. (g/f:7-4)
Anthony Garcia (Palm Beach-Carolina) started in right field and batted fourth. 1-for-4 at the plate.
J.C. Romero (former St. Louis-Carolina) entered in the ninth and pitched to three batters. He allowed one hit and no runs. (g/f:0-2)(ir-s:2-2)
Mayaguez beat Carolina 5-3
LBPRC Official Site Post Game
Wednesday's Games:
Carolina (1-3) visits Santurce (4-0) @ 7:30 PM AST
Mayaguez (2-2) visits Caguas (1-3) @ 7:30 PM AST
Veracruz League
Ryde Rodriguez (former Palm Beach-Acayucan) started in left field and batted fourth. 2-for-4 with one RBI and one strikeout.
Acayucan beat San Adnres 5-4
LIV Official Site Post Game
Wednesday's Games:
Paso de Ovejas (15-14-) visits La Cuenca (18-12)
San Andres (16-14-1) visits Acayucan (16-15)
Coatza (6-21-3) visits Xalapa (13-17)
Santa Rosa (17-13) visits Chiapas (17-12-1)
Panama League
Edmundo Sosa (State College-Metro) started at shortstop and batted leadoff. 0-for-3 with one walk.
Herrera beat Metro 7-3
Alen Cordoba (DSL-Urraca) started at second base and batted second. 0-for-3 with one RBI and one run.
Urraca beat Cocle 4-0
Wednesday's Games:
Metro (8-11) visits Herrera (7-12) @ 7:00 PM
Urraca (10-9) visits Cocle (13-6) @ 7:00 PM
Nippon Professional Baseball
Rakuten is interested in Andrew Brown (former St. Louis): Yakyubaka
Tuesday, January 6, 2015
Cardinals Winter League Notebook 1-6-15: Nick Greenwood Strikes Out Two & Allows One Run Over Five Innings For The Win; Edmundo Sosa Singles, Doubles, & Drives In One Run; Breyvic Valera Pulled From LVBP Postseason
Venezuelan League Round Robin
Jose Martinez (former Springfield-Aragua) started at second base and batted fourth. 0-for-4 and assisted in one double play.
Pedro Rodriguez (former MiLB signing-Caribes) entered in the ninth and pitched one inning. He allowed no hits or runs, and struck two out for the save (2). (g/f:0-1)
Caribes beat Aragua 3-2
LVBP Official Site Post Game
Ronny Cedeno (former St. Louis-Magallanes) started at shortstop and batted seventh. 2-for-4 with two two-out RBIs, one sacrifice, and one throwing error.
Magallanes beat La Guaira 8-4
LVBP Official Site Post Game
Notes:
St. Louis has pulled Breyvic Valera (Springfield) from continuing to play with Magallanes in the postseason: Eduardo Caldren Twitter
Alex Gonzalez (Detroit free agent) hopes to continue his career with Caracas: Caracas Official Site
Tuesday's Games:
La Guaira (0-2) visits Zulia (1-1) @ 7:30 PM VST
Aragua (1-1) visits Caribes (2-1) @ 7:30 PM VST
Mexican Pacific League Playoffs
Ramon Delgado (former Memphis-Obregon) started and pitched five innings. He allowed two hits, no runs, four walks, and struck three out for the winning decision (1-0). (p-s:87-49)(g/f:3-3)
Obregon beat Mexicali 3-1
LMP Official Site Post Game
Russell Branyan (former St. Louis-Culiacan) entered late in the game as a pinch hitter and batted ninth. 0-for-1 with one strikeout.
Dennys Reyes (former St. Louis-Culiacan) entered in the seventh and pitched to three batters. He allowed no hits or runs, and one intentional walk. (p-s:8-4)(g/f:2-0)(ir-s:1-0)
Justin Christian (former Memphis-Mochis) started in left field and moved to right, batting seventh. 2-for-5 with one home run, one RBI, one run, and one strikeout.
Culiacan beat Mochis 2-1 in 11 innings
LMP Official Site Post Game
Notes:
Jalisco swept the best of seven series in four games over Mazatlan.
Tuesday's Games:
Mexicali (1-3) visits Obregon (3-1) @ 7:30 PM MST
Culiacan (2-2) visits Mochis (2-2) @ 7:30 PM MT
Dominican League Round Robin
Nick Greenwood (St. Louis-Cibaenas) started and pitched five innings. He allowed four hits, one earned run, and struck two out for the winning decision (1-1). (g/f:10-1)
Eugenio Velez (former Memphis-Azucareros) entered late in the game as a pinch hitter and took over in right field, batting leadoff. 1-for-2 at the plate.
Cibaenas beat Azucareros 4-1
LIDOM Official Site Post Game
Matt Pagnozzi (former St. Louis-Estrellas) started at catcher and batted ninth. 1-for-3 with two runs, one walk, one strikeout, one throwing error, and allowed one stolen base.
Cibao beat Estrellas 9-5
LIDOM Official Site Post Game
Notes:
Cibaenas cut loose Juan Francisco (Boston free agent-Licey) after an injury slowed him down: El Caribe
No Games Scheduled For Tuesday
Nicaraguan League
Edgard Montiel (former DSL-Chinandega) has played in 41 games going 35-for-133 (.263) with nine doubles, one home run, 13 RBIs, 47 total bases, 14 runs, 20 walks, ten strikeouts, .391 OBA, .353 SLG, and .744 OPS.
Jem Argenal (former GCL-Chinandega) has played in 36 games going 34-for-137 (.248) with four doubles, two triples, two home runs, seven RBIs, 48 total bases, 24 runs, eight walks, 25 strikeouts, .299 OBA, .350 SLG, and .649 OPS.
Jose Garcia (former Memphis-San Fernando) has played in 31 games going 33-for-133 (.248) with six doubles, eight RBIs, 39 total bases, 11 runs, six walks, 18 strikeouts, .282 OBA, .293 SLG, and .575 OPS.
Gustavo Martinez (former GCL-Boer) has made nine appearances (seven starts) posting a 2-3 record, 2.41 ERA, and 1.41 WHIP. He's allowed 38 hits, 17 runs (11 earned), one home run, 20 walks, thrown three wild pitches, and struck 23 out over 41 innings.
Tuesday's Games:
Chinandega (26-20) visits San Fernando (15-31) @ 6:00 PM
Boer (23-22) visits Rivas (27-18) for completion on previous contest and regularly scheduled game
Puerto Rican League Round Robin
Notes:
Mayaguez fired Carlos Baerga (former St. Louis) as manager: Primera Hora
Lino Rivera (former Arkansas) was name interim manager for Mayaguez: Primera Hora
Carlos Baerga (former St. Louis) reacts to his dismissal: Primera Hora
The additions of Ruben Gotay (former Memphis-San Juan) and others have helped put Santurce in solid contention: El Nuevo Dia
Tuesday's Games:
Mayaguez (1-2) visits Carolina (1-2) @ 5:30 PM AST
Santurce (3-0) visits Caguas (1-2) @ 6:00 PM AST
Colombian League
Ronald Ramirez (former Palm Beach) scored one run as Cartagena beat Sincelejo 4-2 and eliminated them from the postseason: El Meridiano
No Games Scheduled For Tuesday
Veracruz League
Ryde Rodriguez (former Palm Beach-Acayucan) started in left field and batted fourth. 1-for-5 with one strikeout.
Acayucan beat San Andres 3-0
LIV Official Site Post Game
Tuesday's Games:
Paso de Ovejas (15-14-1) visits La Cuenca (18-12)
San Andres (16-13-1) visits Acayucan (15-15)
Santa Rosa (17-12) visits Chiapas (16-12-1)
Coatza (6-21-3) visits Xalapa (13-17)
Panama League
Edmundo Sosa (State College-Metro) started as designated hitter and batted leadoff. 2-for-4 with one double, one RBI, and one run.
Jonathan Rivera (DSL-Metro) started in outfield and batted sixth. 0-for-3 with one strikeout.
Allen Cordoba (DSL-Urraca) started at second base and batted second. 1-for-3 with one walk and committed one error.
Urraca beat Metro 5-4
Panama League Official Site Post Game
Tuesday's Games:
Metro (8-10) visits Herrera (6-12) @ 7:00 PM
Cocle (13-5) visits Urraca (9-9) @ 7:00 PM
Japan & Korea Professional Baseball
Nippon Ham will look at Shohei Otani as pitcher first then consider him for designated hitter and outfielder next: Yakyubaka
Doosan signed Kim Hyun-Soo to an extension: Korea Times
Saturday, January 3, 2015
Cardinals Winter League Notebook 1-3-15: Justin Christian Singles & Hits A Three-Run Homer; Ivan Maldonado Strikes Out Five & Allows One Run Over Five Innings For The Win; Breyvic Valera Selected In Playoff Draft
Justin Christian - Caneros de Los Mochis
Venezuelan League Round Robin
Cesar Izturis (former St. Louis-Lara) started as designated hitter and batted seventh. 0-for-4 with one strikeout.
La Guaira beat Lara 8-7
LVBP Official Site Post Game
Notes:
Amauri Sanit (Quintana Roo-Culiacan) has signed on to pitch for Zulia: Zulia Official Site
Magallanes selected Breyvic Valera (Springfield-Margarita) in playoff player draft: Magallanes Official Site; Valera told the team he will miss the first week so he can visit with St. Louis officials on his participation: El Emergente
Aragua selected Luis Perdomo (former Springfield-Estrellas/Margarita) in playoff player draft: Aragua Official Site
Johan Santana (Baltimore free agent-Magallanes) is scheduled to make his debut on Thursday: Lider
Carlos Silva (Boston free agent-Caribes) will remain on the active roster in the playoffs: Lider
Pedro Rodriguez (former MiLB signing-Caribes) came in third place in Reliever of the Year: El Emergente
Jorge Rondon (former St. Louis-Aragua) came in third place in Setup Man of the Year: El Emergente
Saturday's Games:
Magallanes (32-31) visits Caribes (39-24) @ 7:30 PM VST
Zulia (35-28) visits Aragua (35-27) @ 7:30 PM VST
Mexican Pacific League Playoffs
Justin Christian (former Memphis-Mochis) started in right field and batted eighth. 2-for-4 with one home run, three RBIs, and one run.
Mochis beat Culiacan 10-0
LMP Official Site Post Game
No Games Scheduled For Saturday
Dominican League Round Robin
Matt Pagnozzi (former St. Louis-Estrellas) entered late in the game as a pinch runner and took over at catcher, batting ninth. 0-for-2 at the plate.
Evan MacLane (former St. Louis-Estrellas) started and pitched five innings. He allowed six hits, two runs (one earned), one walk, and struck one out. (g/f:8-4)
Cibao beat Estrellas 4-3
Listin Diario Post Game
Eugenio Velez (former Memphis-Azucareros) started as designated hitter and batted eighth. 0-for-3 with one walk.
Raul Valdes (former St. Louis-Azucareros) started and pitched seven innings. He allowed six hits, four earned runs, one home run, two walks, and struck four out. (g/f:6-7)
Angel Castro (former Memphis-Cibaneas) entered in the sixth and pitched 1.1 innings. He allowed two hits, no runs, one walk, and struck one out. (g/f:1-0)
Cibaenas beat Azucareros 6-5 in 10 innings
Listin Diario Post Game
Saturday's Games:
Cibaenas (2-3) visits Cibao (4-1) @ 7:30 PM AST
Estrellas (3-2) visits Azucareroas (1-4) @ 7:30 PM AST
Nicaraguan League
Gustavo Martinez (former GCL-Boer) started and pitched 6.1 innings. He allowed three hit, two earned runs two walks, threw one wild pitch, and struck five out for the losing decision (2-2). (g/f:6-7)
Jem Argenal (former GCL-Chinandega) started in centerfield and batted second. 0-for-4 with two strikeouts.
Edgard Montiel (former DSL-Chinandega) started at third base and batted seventh. 1-for-1 with one run, one walk, and one sacrifice.
Chinandega beat Boer 2-1
LNBP Official Site Post Game
Jose Garcia (former Memphis-San Fernando) started in left field and batted leadoff. 0-for-4 at the plate.
Rivas beat San Fernando 13-1
LNBP Official Site Post Game
Saturday's Games:
Boer (21-22) visits San Fernando (15-29) @ 4:00 PM
Rivas (26-17) visits Chinandega (25-19) @ 4:00 PM
Australian Baseball League
C.J. Beatty (former Palm Beach-Brisbane) started at third base and batted sixth. 0-for-2 with one walk and one strikeout.
Brisbane beat Perth 4-3 in game one of doubleheader
Brisbane Official Site Post Game
C.J. Beatty (former Palm Beach-Brisbane) started at third base and batted sixth. 1-for-4 with one strikeout.
Perth beat Brisbane 4-3 in game two of doubleheader
Perth Official Site Post Game
Wayne Lundgren (former Palm Beach-Sydney) entered in the seventh and pitched one inning. He allowed one hit, one unearned run, and struck three out. (p-s:24-17)(g/f:1-0)
Adelaide beat Sydney 9-7 in game two of doubleheader
Adelaide Official Site Post Game
Sunday's Games:
Sydney (16-19) visits Adelaide (24-11) @ 1:00 PM ACT
Perth (17-18) visits Brisbane (19-16) @ 1:00 PM AEST
Canberra (17-18) visits Melbourne (12-23) @ 2:05 PM AET
Puerto Rican League Playoffs
Ruben Gotay (former Memphis-Santurce) started at second base and moved to first, batting third. 1-for-4 with one run, one walk, and assisted in one double play.
Ivan Maldonando (former MiLB tryout-Santurce) started and pitched five innings. He allowed five hits, one earned run, one walk, and struck five out for the winning decision (1-0). (g/f:3-2)
Pedro Feliciano (former Memphis-Santurce) entered in the eighth and pitched to three batters. He allowed one hit and no runs. (g/f:1-0)
Randy Ruiz (former MiLB signing-Mayaguez) started as designated hitter and batted fourth. 0-for-4 with one strikeout.
Luis Montanez (former Memphis-Mayaguez) entered late in the game as pinch hitter and took over in right field, batting sixth. 0-for-2 at the plate.
Pete Parise (former Memphis-Mayaguez) entered in the fifth and pitched one inning. He allowed three hits, two earned runs, and struck one out. (ir-s:2-0)
Carlos Baerga (former St. Louis-Mayaguez MGR) was ejected in the eight inning.
Santurce beat Mayaguez 8-1
LBPRC Official Site Post Game
Anthony Garcia (Palm Beach-Carolina) started in right field and batted fourth. 1-for-3 with one run, one walk, and one strikeout.
J.C. Romero (former St. Louis-Carolina) entered in the seventh and pitched to one batter. He allowed no hits or runs, and struck one out for the hold (1). ir-s:1-0)
Caguas beat Carolina 3-2
LBPRC Official Site Post Game
Saturday's Games:
Caguas (1-0) visits Carolina (0-1) @ 7:30 PM AST
Mayaguez (0-1) visits Santurce (1-0) @ 7:30 PM AST
Veracruz League
Ryde Rodriguez (former Palm Beach-Acayucan) started in left field and batted fifth. 2-for-4 with one run and one strikeout.
Ivan Bellazetin (former MiLB tryout-Acayucan) started at second base and batted ninth. 0-for-2 with one sacririfce and one stolen base.
Juan Pena (former Tennessee-Acayucan) started and pitched 7.1 innings. He allowed seven hits, five earned runs, three walks, committed one error, and struck three out for the losing decision. (g/f:11-4)
Paso de Ovejas beat Acayucan 7-1
LIV Official Site Post Game
Saturday's Games:
Acayucan (14-13) visits Paso de Ovejas (13-14-1)
La Cuenca (17-11) visits Santa Rosa (15-11)
Chiapas (15-11-1) visits Xalapa (12-16)
Coatza (6-18-3) visits San Andres (14-12-1)
Friday, January 2, 2015
Cardinals Winter League Notebook 1-2-15: Dennys Reyes Strikes Out Two Of Three Batters Faced; Amaury Cazana Tied For Lead In Hits, Tied For Second In Doubles, & Tied For Fourth In RBIs In Veracruz League; Miguel Socolovich Activated In Venezuelan League
Venezuelan League Playoffs
Notes:
Jorge De Leon (Oakland free agent-Escogido) has signed to pitch for Caracas: Caracas Official Site
Barry Enright (Los Angeles free agent-Hermosillo) and Jonathan Arias (Monterrey-Obregon) have signed on to pitch for Lara: Lara Official Site
Joe Dunigan (New Jersey-San Juan) has signed on to play for La Guaira: Lider
Caracas activated Miguel Socolovich (MiLB signing): El Emergente
Friday's Games:
Caracas (29-34) visits La Guaira (29-34) @ 2:00 PM VST
Caracas/La Guaira winner @ Lara (29-34) @ 7:30 PM VST
Mexican Pacific League Playoffs
Justin Christian (former Memphis-Mochis) started in right field and batted third. 0-for-3 with one ground into double play.
Dennys Reyes (former St. Louis-Culiacan) entered in the ninth and pitched one inning. He allowed no hits or runs, and struck two out. (p-s:11-7)(g/f:1-0)
Culiacan beat Mochis 5-0
LMP Official Site Post Game
Friday's Games:
Mazatlan (0-1) visits Mochis (1-0) @ 7:30 PM CT
Mochis (0-1) visits Culiacan (1-0) @ 7:30 PM MT
Obregon (1-0) visits Mexicali (0-1) @ 7:30 PM PT
Dominican League Round Robin
Notes:
What does the duo of Manny Ramirez (Chicago-N) and Miguel Tejada (Miami free agent) mean to Cibaenas: Listin Diario
Friday's Games:
Cibao (3-1) visits Estrellas (3-1) @ 7:30 PM AST
Azucareros (1-3) visits Cibaenas (1-3) @ 7:30 PM AST - Raul Valdes (former St. Louis-Azucareros) is scheduled to start
Nicaraguan League
Notes:
Yurendell de Caster (Winnipeg free agent) is closing in on his second career triple crown: La Prensa
Friday's Games:
Rivas (25-17) visits San Fernando (15-28) @ 6:00 PM
Boer (21-21) visits Chinandega (24-19) @ 6:00 PM
Australian Baseball League
Saturday's Games:
Perth (16-17) visits Brisbane (18-15) for a doubleheader beginning @ 1:00 PM AEST
Sydney (16-17) visits Adelaide (22-11) for a doubleheader beginning @ 4:00 PM ACT
Canberra (17-17) visits Melbourne (11-23) @ 5:05 PM AET
Puerto Rican League Playoffs
Notes:
Anthony Garcia (Palm Beach-Carolina) broke records and was dominant offensively while Ivan Maldonado (former MiLB tryout-Santurce) was almost perfect from the mound: El Nuevo Dia
Friday's Games:
Carolina (19-20) visits Caguas (25-14) @ 7:30 PM AST
Santurce (19-19) visits Mayaguez (22-16) @ 7:30 PM AST - Ivan Maldonado (former MiLB tryout-Santurce) is scheduled to start
Colombian League
Friday's Games:
Monteria (17-20) visits Barranquilla (22-15)
Cartagena (19-17) visits Sincelejo (15-21)
Veracruz League
Amaury Cazana (former Memphis-Paso de Ovejas) has played in 27 games going 36-for-109 (.330) with ten doubles, three home runs, 24 RBIs, 19 runs, 15 walks, three hit by pitches, one sac fly, 19 strikeouts, .422 OBA, .505 SLG, and .927 OPS.
Ryde Rodriguez (former Palm Beach-Acayucan) has played in seven games going 8-for-26 (.308) with one double, one home run, eight RBIs, five runs, six walks, four strikeouts, .438 OBA, .462 SLG, and .900 OPS.
Ivan Bellazetin (former MiLB tryout-Acayucan) has played in 24 games going 19-for-90 (.211) with two doubles, two home runs, ten RBIs, 14 runs, ten walks, four hit by pitches, two sacrifices, 13 strikeouts, .317 OBA, .300 SLG, and .617 OPS.
Oneli Perez (former Memphis-La Cuenca) has made 11 relief appearances posting a 0-0 record, 0.00 ERA, 1.74 WHIP, and three saves. He's allowed ten hits, no runs, eight walks, hit two batters, and struck five out over 10.1 innings.
Juan Pena (former Tennessee-Acayucan) has made five starts posting a 2-3 record, 6.08 ERA, and 1.65 WHIP. He's allowed 31 hits, 22 runs (16 earned), one home run, eight walks, hit two batters, thrown five wild pitches, and struck 22 out over 23.2 innings.
Friday's Games:
Acayucan (14-12) visits Paso de Ovejas (12-14-1)
La Cuenca (17-10) visits Santa Rosa (14-11)
Coatza (6-17-3) visits San Andres (13-12-1)
Chiapas (15-10-1) visits Xalapa (11-16)
Panama League
Friday's Games:
Metro (5-8) visits Cocle (11-3) @ 7:00 PM
Urraca (7-6) visits Herrera (4-10) @ 7:00 PM
Nippon Professional Baseball
Shohei Otani (Nippon Ham) would still like to play in the MLB but doesn't feel he his physically ready to compete yet. He would also like to win a NPB championship first: Yakyubaka
Friday, December 12, 2014
Cardinals Winter League Notebook 12-12-14: Anthony Garcia Collects Three Singles, One Home Run, & Three RBIs; Ivan Maldonado Strikes Out Two Over Seven Scoreless Innings For The Win; David Peralta Singles & Drives In Two Runs
Venezuelan League
Breyvic Valera (Springfield-Margarita) started at second base and batted leadoff. 3-for-4 with one RBI, three run, and one stolen base,
David Peralta (former Johnson City-Margarita) started in right field and batted third. 1-for-3 with two RBIs, one run, and one sac fly.
Eliezer Alfonso (former Peoria-Margarita) started at first base and batted sixth. 0-for-5 with two strikeouts and one unassisted double play.
Luis Perdomo (former Springfield-Margarita) entered in the seventh and pitched one inning. He allowed no hits or runs. (g/f:3-0)
Cesar Izturis (former St. Louis-Lara) started as designated hitter and batted second. 0-for-3 at the plate.
Richard Castillo (former Memphis-Lara) entered in the ninth and pitched one inning. He allowed five hits, five earned runs, and struck one out. (g/f:2-1)
Margarita beat Lara 12-0
LVBP Official Site Post Game
Kristhiam Linares (former Springfield-Zulia) entered in the fifth and pitched 1.2 innings. He allowed no hits or runs. (g/f:3-2)
Ronny Cedeno (former St. Louis-Magallanes) started at shortstop and batted sixth. 2-for-5 with two runs and assisted in one double play.
Daniel McCutchen (former 2005 draft selection-Magallanes) entered in the fourth and pitched 2.2 innings. He allowed one hit, one earned run, one walk, and struck one out. (g/f:2-2)(ir-s:1-0)
Magallanes beat Zulia 19-7
LVBP Official Site Post Game
Pedro Rodriguez (former MiLB signing-Caribes) entered in the eighth and pitched 1.1 innings. He allowed one hit, no runs, one walk, and struck one out for the save (7). (g/f:1-2)(ir-s:2-0)
Caribes beat La Guaira 7-3
LVBP Official Site Post Game
Notes:
Carlos Zambrano (Philadelphia free agent) will not be ready to pitch for Magallanes: Lider
Caracas hopes to be able to use Miguel Socolovch (MiLB signing) starting tonight after missing time with back issues: El Emergente
Friday's Games:
Margarita (18-32) visits Zulia (29-10) @ 7:30 PM VST
Lara (26-26) visits Magallanes (24-26) @ 7:30 PM VST
Caribes (33-18) visits La Guaira (22-28) @ 7:30 PM VST
Caracas (22-29) visits Aragua (27-22) @ 7:30 PM VST
Mexican Pacific League
Russell Branyan (former St. Louis-Culiacan) started as designated hitter and batted fifth. 1-for-4 with one double, one two-out RBI, and one walk.
Dennys Reyes (former St. Louis-Culiacan) entered in the eighth and pitched to two batters. He allowed no hits or runs, and struck one out for the hold (9). (p-s:6-5)(g/f:1-0)(ir-s:1-0)
Brian Broderick (former Memphis-Jalisco) entered in the ninth and pitched one inning. He allowed one hit, no runs, one walk, and struck one out. (p-s:24-14)(g/f:1-1)
Culiacan beat Jalisco 5-2
LMP Official Site Post Game
Justin Christian (former Memphis-Mochis) started in centerfield and batted leadoff. 2-for-5 with one home run, one RBI, one run, and one strikeout.
Mochis beat Mexicali 7-5
LMP Official Site Post Game
Notes:
Gerardo Sanchez took over Obregon manager duties for Enrique Reyes, who was fired: LMP Official Site
Friday's Games:
Mochis (11-7) visits Culiacan (10-8) @ 7:30 PM MT
Jalisco (9-9) visits Navojoa (8-10) @ 7:30 PM MST
Hermosillo (13-22) visits Mazatlan (8-10) @ 8:00 PM MT
Obregon (6-12) visits Mexicali (10-8) @ 7:30 PM PT
Dominican League
Rafael Furcal (former St. Louis-Cibaenas) started at second base batted leadoff. 2-for-4 with one double.
Cibao beat Cibaenas 6-4
LIDOM Official Site Post Game
Notes:
Lars Anderson (Chicago-N free agent) has signed on to play for Estrellas: LIDOM Official Site
Friday's Games:
Cibaenas (25-17) visits Azucareros (20-22) @ 7:30 PM AST
Estrellas (26-16) visits Escogido (12-29) @ 7:30 PM AST
Licey (17-24) visits Cibao (25-17) @ 7:30 PM AST
Nicaraguan League
Jem Argenal (former GCL-Chinandega) started in centerfield and batted leadoff. 0-for-4 with one walk and one strikeout.
Jose Garcia (former Memphis-San Fernando) started in left field and batted leadoff. 0-for-5 with one strikeout.
Ryde Rodriguez (former Palm Beach-San Fernando) started as second base and batted ninth. 1-for-3 with one double, one RBI, one run, and one strikeout.
San Fernando beat Chinandega 2-1
LNBP Official Site Post Game
Friday's Games:
San Fernando (10-19) visits Chinandega (15-13) @ 6:00 PM
Rivas (15-13) visits Boer (16-11) @ 6:00 PM
Australian Baseball League
Wayne Lundgren (former Palm Beach-Sydney) entered in the fifth and pitched 1.1 innings. He allowed one hit, no runs, and struck one out. (p-s:14-10)(g/f:1-1)(ir-s:2-0)
Adelaide beat Sydney 5-4
Adelaide Official Site Post Game
C.J. Beatty (former Palm Beach-Brisbane) started at third base and batted fourth. 2-for-4 with one walk and one throwing error.
Perth beat Brisbane 4-2
Saturday's Games:
Adealide (13-8) visits Sydney (11-10) @ 6:00 PM AET
Melbourne (7-14) visits Canberra (11-11) @ 7:00 PM AET
Brisbane (13-9) visits Perth (9-12) @ 7:20 PM AWST
Puerto Rican League
Anthony Garcia (Palm Beach-Carolina) started in right field and batted fourth. 4-for-5 with one home run, three RBIs (one w/two-outs), and two runs.
Juan Caballero (Johnson City-Carolina) entered in the eighth and pitched one inning. He allowed two hits, two earned runs, one walk, and struck one out. (g/f:0-2)
Luis Mateo (Memphis free agent-Caguas) started at shortstop and batted eighth. 0-for-2 at the plate.
Javier Machuca (former GCL-Caguas) entered in the third and pitched 2.1 innings. He allowed five hits, three earned runs, and two walks. (g/f:2-3)(ir-s:3-3)
Justin Wright (Memphis-Caguas) entered in the eighth and pitched one inning. He allowed no hits or runs, and struck two out. (g/f:1-0)
Carolina beat Caguas 13-4
LBPRC Official Site Post Game
Randy Ruiz (former MiLB signing-Mayaguez) started as designated hitter and batted sixth. 0-for-3 at the plate.
Ivan Maldonando (former MiLB tryout-Santurce) started and pitched seven innings. He allowed two hits, no runs, one walk, and struck two out for the winning decision (3-1). (g/f:9-4)
Santurce beat Mayaguez 2-0
LBPRC Official Site Post Game
Notes:
Juan Gonzalez (former MiLB signing) is a candidate for the 2015 Caribbean Confederation Hall of Fame: LIDOM Official Site
Friday's Games:
Santurce (11-15) visits Mayaguez (16-12) @ 7:30 PM AST
Caguas (19-9) visits San Juan (8-17) @ 7:30 PM AST
Veracruz League
Oneli Perez (former Memphis-La Cuenca) entered in the tenth and pitched one inning. He allowed no hits or runs, one walk, and struck one out for the save (1). (g/f:0-2)
Amaury Cazana (former Memphis-Paso de Ovejas) started in right field and batted fourth. 1-for-4 with one RBI, one walk, one stolen base, and two strikeouts.
La Cuenca beat Paso de Ovejas 4-3 in 10 innings
LIV Official Site Post Game
Friday's Games:
La Cuence (5-4) visits Paso de Ovejas (3-5-1)
Xalapa (4-5) visits Coatza (2-5-2)
Chiapas (6-2) visits Santa Rosa (4-4)
Acayucan (4-4) visits San Andres (4-3-1)
Nippon Professional Baseball
Scott Boras is discussing Takashi Toritani (Hanshin free agent) with MLB teams and Munenori Kawasaki (Toronto free agent) may sign a minor-league deal sometime by the end of the year: Yakyubaka
Wade LeBlanc (Anaheim free agent) and Anthony Seratelli (New York-N free agent) signed with Seibu: Yakyabaka
Thursday, December 11, 2014
Cardinals Winter League Notebook 12-11-14: Edmundo Sosa & Jonathan Rivera Set To Play In Panama; Jose Martinez Collects Two Singles & Three RBIs; Justin Christian Singles & Drives In Three Runs
Venezuelan League
Breyvic Valera (Springfield-Margarita) started at second base and batted leadoff. 1-for-4 at the plate.
David Peralta (former Johnson City-Margarita) started in right field and batted third. 2-for-4 with one strikeout.
Eliezer Alfonso (former Peoria-Margarita) started as designated hitter and batted sixth. 0-for-3 with two runs, one walk, and grounded into one double play.
Lara beat Margarita 9-4
LVBP Official Site Post Game
Roberto Canache (former Johnson City-Caribes) started and pitched four innings. He allowed seven hits, three earned runs, hit one batter, and struck two out. (g/f:4-2)
Jose Martinez (former Springfield-Aragua) started at second base and batted third. 2-for-6 with three RBIs, one run, and assisted in four double plays.
Aragua beat Caribes 9-8 in 11 innings
LVBP Official Site Post Game
Ronny Cedeno (former St. Louis-Magallanes) started at shortstop and batted sixth. 1-for-4 with one two-out RBI and one strikeout.
Kender Villegas (Johnson City-La Guaira) entered in the ninth and pitched to one batter. He allowed no hits or runs. (g/f:0-1)
Magallanes beat La Guaira 6-2
LVBP Official Site Post Game
Notes:
Cesar Izturis (former St. Louis-Lara) is expected to rejoin the team this week: El Universal
Thursday's Games:
Zulia (29-19) visits Magallanes (23-26) @ 7:30 PM VST
Margarita (17-32) visits Lara (26-25) @ 7:30 PM VST
Caribes (32-18) visits La Guaira (22-27) @ 7:30 PM VST
Venezuelan Parallel League Semifinals
Thursday's Games:
Seattle (27-15) visits Lara (31-12)
La Guiara (29-13) visits Caimanes (29-15)
Mexican Pacific League
Russell Branyan (former St. Louis-Culiacan) started as designated hitter and batted fourth. 1-for-4 with one walk and one strikeout.
Hugo Castellanos (former Memphis-Jalisco) entered in the ninth and pitched one inning. He allowed two hits, one earned run, and one walk. (p-s:11-6)(g/f:2-0)
Culiacan beat Jalisco 11-3
LMP Official Site Post Game
Justin Christian (former Memphis-Mochis) started in centerfield and batted leadoff. 1-for-5 with one double, three two-out RBIs, two runs, one hit by pitch, and one strikeout.
Mochis beat Mexicali 9-5
LMP Official Site Post Game
Notes:
Brian Burres (Colorado free agent) has signed on to pitch Hermosillo: Hermosillo Official Site
Thursday's Games:
Culiacan (9-8) visits Jalisco (9-8) @ 7:00 PM CT
Mexicali (10-7) visits Mochis (10-7) @ 7:30 PM MT
Mazatlan (7-10) visits Obregon (6-11) @ 7:30 PM MST
Dominican League
Matt Pagnozzi (former St. Louis-Estrellas) started at catcher and batted eighth. 0-for-1 with one walk, one hit by pitch, and allowed one stolen base.
Evan MacLane (former St. Louis-Estrellas) started and pitched five innings. He allowed three hits, no runs, one walk, and struck two out for the winning decision (3-1). (g/f:6-4)
Estrellas beat Escogido 1-0
LIDOM Official Site Post Game
Eugenio Velez (former Memphis-Azucareros) started in left field and batted third. 0-for-4 with two strikeouts and one fielding error.
Raul Valdes (former St. Louis-Azucareros) started and pitched five innings, He allowed six hits, three unearned runs, one walk, hit one batter, and struck five out for the losing decision (3-3).
Audry Perez (former St. Louis-Cibaenas) started at catcher and batted eighth, 0-for-4 at the plate.
Cibaenas beat Azucareros 6-2
LIDOM Official Site Post Game
Thursday's Games:
Estrellas (25-16) visits Azucareros (20-21) @ 7:30 PM AST
Cibao (24-17) visits Cibaenas (25-16) @ 7:30 PM AST
Nicaraguan League
Jem Argenal (former GCL-Chinandega) started in centerfield and batted leadoff. 1-for-5 with two runs.
Edgard Montiel (former DSL-Chinandega) started at first base and batted eighth. 1-for-4 with one double, one run, and one strikeout.
Boer beat Chinandega 9-5
LNBP Official Site Post Game
Jose Garcia (former Memphis-San Fernando) started at second base and batted leadoff. 1-for-5 with two runs and two strikeouts.
San Fernando beat Rivas 4-2
LNBP Official Site Post Game
Thursday's Games:
Chinandega (15-12) visits San Fernando (9-19) @ 6:00 PM
Boer (15-11) visits Rivas (15-12) @ 6:00 PM
Australian Baseball League
C.J. Beatty (former Palm Beach-Brisbane) entered late in the game as a pinch hitter and took over at third base, batting eighth. One RBI and one sac fly.
Brisbane beat Perth 3-2 in 11 innings
Friday's Games:
Adelaide (12-8) visits Sydney (11-9) @ 7:00 PM AET
Melbourne (7-13) visits Canberra (10-11) @ 7:00 PM AET
Brisbane (13-8) visits Perth (8-12) @ 7:20 PM AWST
Puerto Rican League
Anthony Garcia (Palm Beach-Carolina) started in right field and batted fourth. 1-for-3 with one walk and one strikeout.
J.C. Romero (former St. Louis-Carolina) entered in the eighth and pitched one inning. He allowed no hits or runs, and struck one out. (g/f:1-1)
Ruben Gotay (former Memphis-San Juan) started at second base and batted third. 0-for-4 with one strikeout and assisted in two double plays.
San Juan beat Carolina 1-0
LBPRC Official Site Post Game
Luis Mateo (Memphis free agent-Caguas) started at shortstop and batted ninth. 1-for-5 with two strikeouts and grounded into one double play.
Randy Ruiz (former MiLB signing-Mayaguez) started as designated hitter and batted sixth. 0-for-5 with two strikeouts and grounded into one double play.
Caguas beat Mayaguez 11-8
LBPRC Official Site Post Game
Thursday's Games:
Carolina (12-14) visits Caguas (19-8) @ 7:30 PM AST
Mayaguez (16-11) visits Santurce (10-15) @ 7:30 PM AST
Colombian League
Notes:
Sincelejo released Ronald Castillo (Peoria) due to poor performance: LCBP Official Site
Veracruz League
Oneli Perez (former Memphis-La Cuenca) entered in the eighth and pitched two innings. He allowed one hit, no runs, and two walks. (g/f:2-1)
Amaury Cazana (former Memphis-Paso de Ovejas) started in right field and batted fourth. 1-for-4 with one RBI, one run, one intentional walk, grounded into one double play, and committed one error.
La Cuenca beat Paso de Ovejas 5-4 in 11 innings
LIV Official Site Post Game
Ivan Bellazetin (former MiLB tryout-Acayucan) started at second base and batted leadoff. 0-for-2 with one run, two walks, and two strikeouts.
Acayucan beat San Andres 2-0
LIV Official Site Post Game
Thursday's Games:
La Cuenca (4-4) visits Paso de Ovejas (3-4-1)
Xalapa (3-5) visits Coatza (2-4-2)
Chiapas (6-2) visits Santa Rosa (4-4)
Acayucan (4-4) visits San Andres (4-3-1)
Panama League (December 15, 2014)
Notes:
Edmundo Sosa (State College) and Jonathan Rivera (DSL) are in Metropolitanas camp: Panama American
Nippon Professional Baseball
Seibu is looking to sign Wade LeBlanc (Anaheim free agent): Yakyubaka
Yokohama is negotiating with Yulieski Gourriel on a one and two-year deal: Yakyubaka
Chihiro Kaneko (Orix) blogs about his decision to stay in Japan instead of pursue MLB: Yakyubaka
Sunday, December 7, 2014
Cardinals Winter League Notebook 12-7-14: Edgard Montiel Collects Three Singles & Five RBIs; Justin Christian Collects Two Doubles & Three RBIs; Luis Mateo Singles & Drives In One Run
Venezuelan League
Ronny Cedeno (former St. Louis-Magallanes) started at shortstop and batted second. 0-for-4 with one walk, two strikeouts, and assisted in one double play.
La Guaira beat Magallanes 4-1
LVBP Official Site Post Game
Jose Martinez (former Springfield-Aragua) started at second base and batted second. 2-for-3 with one walk and one stolen base.
Zulia beat Aragua 7-1
LVBP Official Site Post Game
Breyvic Valera (Springfield-Margarita) started in centerfield and batted leadoff. 1-for-4 with one two-out RBI and one strikeout.
Eliezer Alfonso (former Peoria-Margarita) started at first base and batted fifth. 0-for-4 with three strikeouts.
David Peralta (former Johnson City-Margarita) started in right field and batted sixth. 2-for-4 with one run.
Caracas beat Margarita 6-2
LVBP Official Site Post Game
Notes:
Johan Santana (Baltimore free agent) will make a decision On pitching for Magallanes in 15 days: Lider
Sunday's Games:
La Guaira (20-26) visits Caracas (21-28) @ 1:00 PM VST
Aragua (24-22) visits Zulia (29-16) @ 4:00 PM VST
Margarita (16-30) visits Magallanes (22-24) @ 5:30 PM VST
Lara (24-25) visits Caribes (31-16) @ 7:00 PM VST
Venezuelan Parallel League
Cesar Valera (Palm Beach-Caribes) has played in eight games going 13-for-28 (.464) with four doubles, five RBIs, 17 total bases, nine runs, three walks, five hit by pitches, one stolen base, four strikeouts, grounded into one double play, .583 OBP, and .607 SLG.
Jhohan Acevedo (State College-Caracas) has played in 28 games going 32-for-91 (.352) with six doubles, nine RBIs, 38 total bases, nine runs, eight walks, one hit by pitch, two sac flies, one sacrifice, four stolen bases, 17 strikeouts, grounded into two double plays, one caught stealing, .402 OBP, and .418 SLG.
Jose Godoy (Johnson City-Caribes) has played in 21 games going 22-for-65 (.338) with six doubles, one home run, 14 RBIs, 31 total bases, ten runs, 12 walks, one sac fly, ten strikeouts, grounded into one double play, .436 OBP, and .477 SLG.
Carlos Torres (Johnson City-Margarita) has played in 31 game going 23-for-88 (.261) with six doubles, one home run, 11 RBIs, 32 total bases, eight runs, one hit by pitch, two sac flies, one sacrifice, one stolen base, 21 strikeouts, grounded into one double play, .264 OBP, and .364 SLG.
Ronnierd Garcia (Peoria-Caribes) has played in 30 games going 23-for-103 (.223) with three doubles, two home runs, 14 RBIs, 32 total bases, 11 runs, 11 walks, one hit by pitch, one sac fly, 24 strikeouts, grounded into two double plays, one caught stealing, .302 OBP, and .311 SLG.
Orlando Munoz (former GCL-Aragua) has made nine relief appearances posting a 2-0 record and 0.59 ERA. He's allowed six hits, two runs (one earned), ten walks, thrown two wild pitches, and struck 12 out over 15.1 innings.
Kender Villegas (Johnson City-La Guaira) has made 11 appearances (six starts) posting a 3-1 record and 1.19 ERA. He's allowed 31 hits, 13 runs (five earned), two home runs, one walk, hit one batter, thrown one wild pitch, and struck 30 out over 37.2 innings.
Jose Rada (former Springfield-Aragua) has made five relief appearances posting a 2-0 record and 1.86 ERA. He's allowed 12 hits, two earned runs, four walks, hit one batter, thrown one wild pitch, and struck 11 out over 9.2 innings.
Gueddy Guerra (former VSL-Margarita) has made six appearances (five starts) posting a 0-2 record and 2.17 ERA. He's allowed 26 hits, seven earned runs, eight walks, hit one batter, and struck 26 out over 29 innings.
Edubray Ramos (former VSL-Philadelphia) has made four relief appearances posting a 1-0 record and 2.25 ERA. He's allowed two hits, three runs (one earned), two walks, and struck five out over four innings.
Javier Avedano (former Batavia-Aragua) has made eight appearances (seven starts) posting a 1-1 record and 2.22 ERA. He's allowed 22 hits, 12 runs (seven earned), one home run, 12 walks, hit two batters, thrown six wild pitches, and struck 21 out over 28.1 innings.
Anderson Gerdel (Johnson City-La Guiara) has made six starts posting a 0-0 record and 2.62 ERA. He's allowed 18 hits, ten runs (seven earned), one home run, three walks, hit two batters, and struck 12 out over 24 innings.
Roberto Canache (former Johnson City-Caribes) has made five appearances (three starts) posting a 0-0 record and 3.38 ERA. He's allowed 13 hits, five runs (four earned), one home run, one walk, threw two wild pitches, struck 13 out over 10.2 innings.
Dail Villaneuva (former Peoria-Caribes) has made 15 relief appearances posting a 1-1 record and 5.73 ERA. He's allowed 23 hits, 17 runs (14 earned), one home run, 19 walks, and struck 26 out over 22 innings.
Ismael Brito (Johnson City-Margarita) has made seven relief appearances posting a 0-0 record and 12.27 ERA. He's allowed nine hits, seven runs (five earned), four walks, thrown two wild pitches, and struck four out over 3.2 innings.
No Games Until Monday
Mexican Pacific League
Russell Branyan (former St. Louis-Culiacan) started as designated hitter and batted fourth. 0-for-3 with one walk.
Dennys Reyes (former St. Louis-Culiacan) entered in the eighth and pitched to two batters. He allowed one hit and no runs. (p-s:7-4)(g/f:1-0)
Culiacan beat Mazatlan 5-3
LMP Official Site Post Game
Justin Christian (former Memphis-Mochis) started in centerfield and batted leadoff. 2-for-5 with two doubles, three two-out RBIs, one run, and grounded into one double play.
Mochis beat Navojoa 7-2
LMP Official Site Post Game
Notes:
Pedro Escarcega drove in six runs for Player of the Week and Angel Martinez earned to wins for Pitcher of the Week in Mexican Academy League play: MILB Official Site
Sunday's Games:
Mexicali (9-5) visits Jalisco (7-7) @ 12:00 AM CT
Mochis (8-5) visits Navojoa (5-8) for a doubleheader beginning @ 5:00 PM MST
Mazatlan (5-9) visits Culiacan (7-7) @ 5:00 PM MT
Obregon (5-9) visits Hermosillo (9-5) @ 5:00 PM MST
Dominican League
Audry Perez (former St. Louis-Cibaenas) started at catcher and batted sixth. 0-for-3 with two strikeouts.
Cibaenas beat Escogido 4-0
Eugenio Velez (former Memphis-Azucareros) started in right field and batted leadoff. 2-for-5 with one stolen base.
Cibao beat Azucareros 5-1
Listin Diario Post Game
Sunday's Games:
Estrellas (24-14) visits Cibao (22-16) @ 5:00 PM AST
Licey (16-22) visits Cibaenas (23-15) @ 5:00 PM AST
Azucareros (18-20) visits Escogido (11-27) @ 5:00 PM AST
Nicaraguan League
Jose Garcia (former Memphis-San Fernando) started in left field and batted leadoff. 2-for-5 with one run and one strikeout.
San Fernando beat Boer 11-10
LNBP Official Site Post Game
Jem Argenal (former GCL-Chinandega) started in centerfield and batted leadoff. 1-for-6 with one run and one strikeout.
Edgard Montiel (former DSL-Chinandega) started at third base and batted eighth. 3-for-4 with five RBIs, one run, one walk, and one strikeout.
Chinandega beat Rivas 10-1
LNBP Official Site Post Game
Sunday's Games:
San Fernando (8-18) visits Boer (14-10) @ 2:00 PM
Chinandega (14-11) visits Rivas (14-11) @ 4:00 PM
Australian Baseball League
No Games Until Thursday
Puerto Rican League
Anthony Garcia (Palm Beach-Feliciano) started in right field and batted fourth. 1-for-4 with one run and one strikeout.
Juan Caballero (Johnson City-Feliciano) entered in the tenth and pitched to one batter. He allowed no hits or runs, and struck one out. (ir-s:1-0)
Luis Mateo (Memphis free agent-Figueroa) entered late in the game at shortstop and batted second. 1-for-3 with one RBI and assisted in one double play.
Ruben Gotay (former Memphis-Figueroa) started at third base and batted fifth. 0-for-2 and assisted in one double play.
Luis Montanez (former Memphis-Figueroa) started in right field and batted ninth. 0-for-4 with two strikeouts.
All-Star Game: Feliciano and Figueroa tied 3-3 after 10 innings
LBPRC Official Site Post Game
El Nuevo Dia Post Game
No Games Scheduled For Sunday
Colombian League
Ronald Ramirez (former Palm Beach-Cartagena) drove in one run on a sac fly as Monteria beat Cartagena 6-4: El Meridiano
Orlando Cabrera talks about his new job working for a consultation firm: El Heraldo
Neder Horta (former St. Louis scout-Sincelejo MGR) was named manager of the Dominican Summer League Astros: El Heraldo
Veracruz League
Amaury Cazana (former Memphis-Paso de Oveja) started in right field and batted fourth. 1-for-3 with one run, one walk, one hit by pitch, and two strikeouts.
Ivan Bellazetin (former MiLB tryout-Acayucan) started at second base and batted leadoff. 2-for-5 with one run and one strikeout.
Paso de Ovejas beat Acayucan 5-1
LIV Official Site Post Game
Oneli Perez (former Memphis-La Cuenca) entered in the seventh and pitched two-third of an inning. He allowed one hit, no runs, and one walk.
La Cuenca beat Santa Rosa 2-0
LIV Official Site Post Game
Sunday's Games:
Paso de Ovejas (3-1-1) visits Acayucan (2-3)
Santa Rosa (3-2) visits La Cuenca (2-3)
San Andres (3-2) visits Coatza (1-3-1)
Xalapa (2-3) visits Chiapas (3-2)
Monday, December 1, 2014
Cardinals Winter League Notebook 12-1-14: Xavier Scruggs Collects Two Singles, One Walk, & One RBI; Miguel Socolovich Strikes Out One Over One Scoreless Inning For The Hold; Jhonny Polanco Has High Goals For 2015 Despite Winter Struggles
Venezuelan League
Renyel Pinto (former Memphis-La Guaira) entered in the eighth and pitched one inning. He allowed no hits or runs, and struck one out. (g/f:2-0)
La Guaira beat Caribes 5-3
LVBP Official Site Post Game
Jose Martinez (former Springfield-Aragua) started at third base and batted fourth. 0-for-4 with one walk.
Jorge Rondon (former St. Louis-Aragua) entered in the ninth and pitched to one batter. He allowed one hit and no runs.
Aragua beat Zulia 3-2 in 10 innings
LVBP Official Site Post Game
Ronny Cedeno (former St. Louis-Magallanes) started at shortstop and batted second. 0-for-3 with one walk, grounded into one double play, and one missed catch error.
Daniel McCutchen (former 2005 draft selection-Magallanes) started and pitched 3.2 innings. He allowed four hits, three earned runs, two walks, threw two wild pitches, and struck two out . (g/f:2-4)
Breyvic Valera (Springfield-Margarita) started at second base and moved centerfield, batting leadoff. 1-for-3 with one run, one walk, one stolen base, one strikeout, one caught stealing, one fielding error, and assisted in three double plays.
David Peralta (former Johnson City-Margarita) started as designated hitter and batted third. 1-for-4 with one run.
Luis Perdomo (former Springfield-Margarita) entered in the sixth and pitched one inning. He allowed one hit, no runs, one walk, threw one wild pitch, and struck one out for the hold (1). (g/f:0-1)
Margarita beat Magallanes 4-3
LVBP Official Site Post Game
Miguel Socolovich (MiLB signing-Caracas) entered in the eighth and pitched one inning. He allowed one hit, no runs, and struck one out for the hold (6). (p-s:12-8)(g/f:2-1)
Lara beat Caracas 2-1 in 10 innings
LVBP Official Site Post Game
Notes:
Carlos Silva (Boston free agent) is expected to pitch in a couple weeks for Caribes: Lider
Anthony Gallas (Cleveland) has joined Zulia: Lider
Pablo Sandoval (Boston), Salvador Perez (Kansas City), and Elvis Andrus (Texas) will take part in the LVBP Celebrity Home Run Derby: El Universal
Freddy Garcia (EDA free agent) is scheduled to arrive in Venezuela on Tuesday: El Emergente
Ronny Cedeno (former St. Louis-Magallanes) left Sunday's game early after fouling a ball off his foot: El Emergente
No Games Scheduled For Monday
Venezuelan Parallel League
Nov. 29:
Carlos Torres (Johnson City-Margarita) started in left field and batted seventh. 2-for-3 with one double.
Zulia beat Margarita 6-0 in game two of doubleheader
Monday's Games:
Caracas (21-13) visits Zulia (13-19) @ 10:00 AM VST
La Guaira (24-12) visits Caribes (11-24) @ 10:00 AM VST
Margarita (16-20) visits Aragua (20-15) @ 10:00 AM VST
Caimanes (25-12) visits Seattle (22-13) @ 11:00 AM VST
Navegantes (6-30) visits Philadelphia (15-23) @ 11:00 AM VST
Lara (25-11) visits Magallanes (22-14) @ 11:00 AM VST
Detroit (18-18) visits Cardenales (20-17) @ 11:00 AM VST
Tampa Bay (12-23) visits Boston (15-21) @ 11:00 AM VST
Mexican Pacific League
Justin Christian (former Memphis-Mochis) started in centerfield and batted leadoff. 2-for-5 with one two-out RBI.
Brian Broderick (former Memphis-Jalisco) entered in the ninth and pitched to one batter. He allowed no hits or runs. (p-s:1-1)(g/f:1-0)(ir-s:2-0)
Mochis beat Jalisco 6-0
LMP Official Site Post Game
Monday's Game:
Culiacan (3-6) visits Obregon (4-5) @ 7:30 PM MST
Dominican League
Xavier Scruggs (St. Louis-Cibao) started at first base and batted seventh. 2-for-4 with one RBI, two runs, one walk, and assisted in one double play.
Omar Javier (former Johnson City-Estrellas) entered in the ninth and pitched to one batter. He allowed no hits or runs, and struck one out. (ir-s:3-0)
Cibao beat Estrellas 9-1
Listin Diario Post Game
Carlos Martinez (St. Louis-Cibaenas) started and pitched 3.1 innings. He allowed three hits, two earned runs, and struck three out. (g/f:3-1)
Cibaenas beat Licey 4-3
LIDOM Official Site Post Game
Eugenio Velez (former Memphis-Azucareros) started in left field and batted leadoff. 3-for-5 with one home run, three two-out RBIs, one run, and one caught stealing.
Azucareros beat Escogido 5-0
Listin Diario Post Game
Notes:
Colorado signed 17-year old Dominican outfielder Wellington Chal: IPL Official Site
Xavier Scruggs (St. Louis) finished off his contract with Cibao: Xavier Scruggs Twitter
Monday's Game:
Estrellas (21-12) visits Cibao (16-16) @ 7:30 PM AST
Nicaraguan League
Edgard Montiel (former DSL-Chinandega) started at first base and batted sixth. 1-for-4 with one RBI.
Boer beat Chinandega 6-5
LNBP Official Site Post Game
Jose Garcia (former Memphis-San Fernando) started in left field and batted leadoff. 3-for-5 with one run.
Ryde Rodriguez (former Palm Beach-San Fernando) started as designated hitter and batted fifth. 1-for-3 with two walks and one strikeout.
San Fernando beat Rivas 2-1
LNBP Official Site Post Game
Notes:
Jhonny Polanco (Peoria-Boer) can hit between 95-98 mph and hopes to rise up the St. Louis system in 2015: La Prena
No Games Scheduled For Monday
Australian Baseball League
C.J. Beatty (former Palm Beach-Brisbane) has played in 17 games going 17-for-64 (.266) with two doubles, one triple, five home runs, 12 RBIs, 36 total bases, eight runs, two walks, 20 strikeouts, .275 OBP, .563 SLG, and .838 OPS.
Wayne Lundgren (former Palm Beach-Sydney) has made nine relief appearances posting a 1-0 record, 9.82 ERA, and 2.32 WHIP. He's allowed 14 hits, eight earned runs, three home runs, three walks, and struck ten out over 7.1 innings.
Puerto Rican League
Luis Mateo (Memphis free agent-Caguas) started at shortstop and batted ninth. 0-for-4 with one strikeout and one caught stealing.
Randy Ruiz (former MiLB signing-Mayaguez) started as designated hitter and batted fourth. 1-for-4 with one strikeout.
Luis Montanez (former Memphis-Mayaguez) started in right field and batted seventh. 1-for-2 with one double, one run, and one sacrifice.
Caguas beat Mayaguez 6-2
LBPRC Official Site Post Game
Ruben Gotay (former Memphis-San Juan) started at second base and moved to third, batting third. 1-for-3 with two walks (one intentional) and two strikeouts.
Joel Pineiro (former St. Louis-Santurce) started and pitched five innings. He allowed eight hits, five runs (three earned), three walks, and struck two out for the losing decision (1-3). (g/f:10-4)
Pedro Feliciano (former Memphis-Santurce) entered in the ninth and pitched to one batter. He allowed no hits or runs, and struck one out.
San Juan beat Santurce 5-2
LBPRC Official Site Post Game
Monday's Game:
Caguas (14-8) visits Carolina (9-11) @ 7:30 PM AST
Colombian League
Jose Calero (former GCL-Sincelejo) and Ronald Castillo (Peoria-Sincelejo) didn't fair well as Monteria beat Sincelejo 5-0: El Meridiano and El Meridiano
Andras Romero went 3-for-3 with one triple, three RBIs, and one run; Mario Medrano went 1-for-4 with one double, three RBIs, and one run; Nicholas Cabarcas went 1-for-3 with one double and two RBIs in Colombian Academy League play: El Universal
Veracruz League
Amaury Cazana (former Memphis) is listed on the Paso de Ovejas roster.
Oneli Perez (former Memphis) is listed on the La Cuenca roster.
Juan Pena (former Tennessee) and Ivan Bellazetin (former MiLB tryout) are listed on Acayucan roster.
Monday's Game:
Chiapas (0-0) visits San Andres (0-0) @ 7:00 PM
Nippon Professional Baseball
Hanshin is open to reworking their offer to Hiroyuki Nakajima (Oakland free agent) and Chiba Lotte has made a two-year offer to Cuban Alfredo Despaigne: Yakyubaka
Monday, November 24, 2014
Cardinals Winter League Notebook 11-24-14: Jose Martinez Singles, Doubles, Walks, & Drives In Three Runs; Justin Christian Singles, Doubles, Walks, & Knocks In One Run; Brian Broderick & Jorge Sosa Each Pitch One & A Third Scoreless Innings & Hold One Inherited Runner On Base For The Save
Venezuelan League
Cesar Izturis (former St. Louis-Lara) started as designated hitter and batted second. 1-for-5 with one double and one two-out RBI.
Miguel Socolovich (MiLB signing-Caracas) entered in the eighth and pitched one inning. He allowed no hits or runs, and struck two out. (p-s:11-8)(g/f:1-0)
Lara beat Caracas 6-4
LVBP Official Site Post Game
Eliezer Alfonso (former Peoria-Margarita) started as designated hitter and batted fourth. 2-for-4 with one double, one RBI, one run, and one strikeout.
Margarita beat Caribes 9-5
LVBP Official Site Post Game
Ronny Cedeno (former St. Louis-Magallanes) started at shortstop and batted eighth. 0-for-3 with one walk, one strikeout, and one fielding error.
Zulia beat Magallanes 6-4
LVBP Official Site Post Game
Jamie Romak (former Memphis-La Guaira) started in left field and batted sixth. 0-for-2 at the plate.
Jose Martinez (former Springfield-Aragua) started at second base and batted fifth. 2-for-3 with one double, three RBIs, one run, one walk, and assisted in two double plays.
Jorge Rondon (former St. Louis-Aragua) entered in the seventh and pitched 1.2 innings. He allowed no hits or runs, and one walk. (g/f:3-1)(ir-s:2-0)
Aragua beat La Guaira 7-2
LVBP Official Site Post Game
Notes:
Daniel McCutchen (former 2005 draft selection) threw a bullpen session for Magallanes: LVBP Official Site
Jamie Romak (former Memphis) will be with La Guaira until the end of the week: El Emergente
Monday's Games:
Lara (17-22) visits La Guaira (13-24) @ 7:30 PM VST
Magallanes (17-18) visits Aragua (20-16) @ 7:30 PM VST
Venezuelan Parallel League
Monday's Games:
Magallanes (19-12) visits Zulia (10-17) @ 10:00 AM VST
Margarita (15-16) visits La Guaira (23-8) @ 10:00 AM VST
Philadelphia (14-19) visits Seattle (19-11) @ 11:00 AM VST
Caribes (9-21) visits Lara (22-11) @ 11:00 AM VST
Tampa Bay (9-21) visits Detroit (15-16) @ 11:00 AM VST
Boston (12-19) visits Caimanes (21-11) @ 11:00 AM VST
Aragua (19-12) visits Caracas (17-13) @ 11:00 AM VST
Cardenales (18-14) visits Navegantes (5-26) @ 11:00 AM VST
Mexican Pacific League
Justin Christian (former Memphis-Mochis) started in centerfield and batted leadoff. 2-for-5 with one double, one two-out RBI, two runs, one walk, and one strikeout.
Mochis beat Obregon 16-3
LMP Official Site Post Game
Luis Garcia (former New Haven-Hermosillo) started at first base and batted fifth. 1-for-4 with one double and one run.
Hermosillo beat Navojoa 9-2 in game one of doubleheader
Brian Broderick (former Memphis-Jalisco) entered in the eighth and pitched 1.1 innings. He allowed no hits or runs for the save (13). (p-s:7-5)(g/f:4-0)(ir-s:1-0)
Jalisco beat Mexicali 2-1
LMP Official Site Post Game
Shaun Garceau (former Springfield-Hermosillo) started and pitched 4.2 innings. He allowed seven hits, four earned runs, one home run, hit one batter, and struck four out. (p-s:68-46)(g/f:3-2)
Hermosillo beat Navojoa 6-4 in game two of doubleheader
LMP Official Site Post Game
Dennys Reyes (former St. Louis-Culiacan) entered in the eighth and pitched to one batter. He allowed no hits or runs for the hold (6). (p-s:2-1)(g/f:1-0)(ir-s:1-0)
Mazatlan beat Culiacan 8-6
LMP Official Site Post Game
Monday's Games:
Mazatlan (2-1) visits Mochis (2-1) @ 7:30 PM MT
Dominican League
Audry Perez (former St. Louis-Cibaenas) started at catcher and batted ninth. 0-for-4 with one strikeout.
Licey beat Cibaenas 7-2
LIDOM Official Site Post Game
Jorge Sosa (former St. Louis-Escogido) entered in the eighth and pitched 1.1 innings. He allowed no hits or runs for the save (1). (g/f:3-1)(ir-s:1-0)
Eugenio Velez (former Memphis-Azucareros) started in right field and batted leadoff. 1-for-4 with one run, one walk, one stolen base, and one strikeout.
Escogido beat Azucareros 5-4
LIDOM Official Site Post Game
Notes:
Hunter Morris (Milwaukee) has signed on to play for Licey: LIDOM Official Site
The Dominican Prospect League announced it's second tournament of the season: DPL Official Site
Monday's Game:
Cibao (15-13) visits Estrellas (18-10) @ 7:30 PM AST
Australian Baseball League
C.J. Beatty (former Palm Beach-Brisbane) has played in 14 games going 16-for-54 (.296) with two doubles, one triple, five home runs, ten RBIs, 35 total bases, eight runs, two walks, 16 strikeouts, .316 OBP, .648 SLG, and .964 OPS.
Wayne Lundgren (former Palm Beach-Sydney) has made seven relief appearances posting a 1-0 record, 7.50 ERA, and 2.17 WHIP. He's allowed 12 hits, five earned runs, two home runs, one walk, and struck seven out over six innings.
Puerto Rican League
Jonathan Rodriguez (Memphis-Santurce) started at third base and batted seventh. 0-for-3 with one strikeout.
Ivan Maldonado (former MiLB tryout-Santurce) started and pitched 5.2 innings. He allowed six hits, four unearned runs, hit one batter, and struck three out for the losing decision (1-1). (g/f:7-4)
Luis Mateo (Memphis free agent-Caguas) started at shortstop and batted ninth. 0-for-3 and assisted in two double plays.
Caguas beat Santurce 4-0
LBPRC Official Site Post Game
Randy Ruiz (former MiLB signing-Mayaguez) started as designated hitter and batted fifth. 1-for-3 with one double, one run, and grounded into one double play.
Luis Montantez (former Memphis-Mayaguez) started in right field and batted eighth. 1-for-3 with one double and two strikeouts.
Mayaguez beat San Juan 2-0
LBPRC Official Site Post Game
Monday's Games:
Santurce (8-8) visits Carolina (8-7) @ 7:30 PM AST
Mayaguez (10-6) visits San Juan (4-12) @ 7:30 PM AST
Japan & Korea Baseball
Chihiro Kaneko (Orix) has decided against posting for the MLB: Yakyubaka
Daisuke Matsuzaka (New York-N free agent) may be close to a four-year deal with Softbank: Yakyubaka
Kia and Hyeon-Jong Yang can not come to terms on accepting an MLB bid: Yonhap Hews
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