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Friday, October 11, 2019

Cardinals Winter League Notebook 10-11-19: Griffin Roberts Strikes Out Four & Allows One Run Over Four Innings

Arizona Fall League:

Griffin Roberts (Palm Beach-Glendale) started and pitched four innings.  He allowed three hits, one earned run, one home run, and struck four out.  (p-s:61-36)(g/f:3-2)

Glendale beat Peoria 5-2
MLB Official Site Post Game

Friday's Games:
Glendale (6-12) visits Peoria (10-8) @ 12:30 PM MST
Salt River (12-6) visits Mesa (9-9) @ 12:30 PM MST
Surprise (12-6) visits Scottsdale (8-10) @ 6:30 PM MST


Mexican Pacific League:

Friday's Games:
Mazatlan (0-0) visits Culiacan (0-0) @ 7:35 PM MT
Monterrey (0-0) visits Mexicali (0-0) @ 7:30 PM PT


Dominican League (October 12, 2019):

Notes:
Evan MacLane (former St. Louis-Estrellas) was named opening day starter: Estrellas Official Twitter

Raul Valdes (former St. Louis-Azucareros) was named opening day starter: Azucareros Official Site


Premier 12 (November 2, 2019):

Notes:
Yariel Gonzalez (Springfield), Anthony Garcia (former Memphis), Luis Mateo (former Memphis) and Ivan Maldonado (former MiLB tryout) are listed on the Puerto Rican roster: Primera Hora


Venezuelan League (November 5, 2019):

Notes:
Orber Moreno (former Memphis-Caracas coach) was named the bullpen coach by Caracas: El Emergente

Monday, January 13, 2014

Cardinals Winter League Notebook 1-13-14: Eugenio Velez Collects Three Singles & Three RBIs; Russell Branyan Hits A Two-Run Homer & Walks Three Times; Ronny Cedeno Singles & Hits A Solo Home Run



Venezuelan League Round Robin

Eliezer Alfonso (former Peoria-Magallanes) started as designated hitter and batted fourth.  1-for-5 with one strikeout.
Ronny Cedeno (former St. Louis-Magallanes) started at shortstop and batted ninth.  2-for-4 with one home run, one RBI, one run, and assisted in two double plays.

Rafael Ortega (St. Louis waiver claim-La Guaira) started in center field and batted leadoff.  0-for-2 with one walk.
Joe Thurston (former St. Louis-La Guaira) started at third base and batted third.  1-for-3 with one walk and one strikeout.

La Guaira beat Magallanes 4-3
LVBP Official Site Post Game

Pedro Rodriguez (former MiLB signing-Caribes) entered in the ninth and pitched one inning.  He allowed one hit and no runs.  (p-s:13-8)(g/f:1-1)

Caribes beat Caracas 5-1
LVBP Official Site Post Game

Notes:
Alex Cabrera (La Guaira) was named MVP: LVBP Official Site

Orber Moreno (former Memphis-Caracas) will have to undergo surgery again: Lider and El Universal

Dustin Richardson (Anaheim free agent-Aguilas/Magallanes) is hoping to get an invite to spring training: Lider

Monday's Games:
Caribes (5-4) visits Magallanes (7-2) @ 7:30 PM VST
La Guaira (4-5) visits Zulia (1-7) @ 7:30 PM VST


Mexican Pacific League Playoffs

Luis Gacia (former New Haven-Hermosillo) started as designated hitter and batted fifth.  1-for-4 with one double, one run, and one strikeout.
Dennys Reyes (former St. Louis-Hermosillo) entered in the sixth and pitched 1.1 innings.  He allowed two hits, no runs, and struck one out.  (p-s:15-11)(g/f:3-0)

Mochis beat Hermosillo 10-3
LMP Official Site Post Game

Russell Branyan (former St. Louis-Mexicali) started at first base and batted fourth.  1-for-2 with one home run, two two-out RBIs, one run, three walks, and one strikeout.

Navojoa beat Mexicali 9-6
LMP Official Site Post Game

No Games Scheduled For Monday


Veracruz League Playoffs

Ivan Bellazetin (former MiLB tryout-Acayucan) started at second base and batted second.  2-for-4 with one run and one walk.

Hugo Castellanos (former Memphis-Oluta) entered in the seventh and pitched 1.1 innings.  He allowed no hits or runs, hit one batter, and struck one out.

Acayucan beat Oluta 5-4
LIV Official Site Post Game

Ryan Mulhern (former 2002 draft selection-San Andres) started as designated hitter and batted fourth.  2-for-4 with one run and one stolen base.

San Andres beat Tuxpan 7-6
LIV Official Site Post Game


Dominican League Round Robin

Hector Luna (former St. Louis-Aguilas) started as designated hitter and batted fourth.  0-for-4 at the plate.

Eugenio Velez (former Memphis-Licey) started in right field and batted eighth.  3-for-4 with three RBIs (two w/two-outs), one caught stealing, and one outfield assist.
Victor Marte (St. Louis free agent-Licey) entered in the eighth and pitched to four batters.  He allowed one hit, no runs, and one walk for the hold (1).  (g/f:1-0)

Licey beat Aguilas 4-1

Julio Lugo (former St. Louis-Escogido) started as designated hitter and batted fifth.  1-for-3 with one run, two walks, and two strikeouts.

Evan MacLane (former St. Louis-Cibao) entered in the eighth and pitched to one batter.  He allowed one hit and no runs.  (ir-s:2-1)

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

No Games Scheduled For Monday


Nicaraguan League

Notes:
Vicente Padilla (Softbank free agent-Chinandega) has received offers from a National League and Japanese team for spring training, but turned them down due to his injury: La Prensa


Australian Baseball League

Former Cardinals:
Brett Zawacki (former Springfield-Melbourne) has made 16 relief appearances posting a 0-1 record, 1.93 ERA, 1.23 WHIP, one hold, and six saves.  He's allowed 16 hits, five runs (four earned), two home runs, seven walks, and struck 24 out over 18.2 innings.
Wayne Lundgren (former Palm Beach-Sydney) has made 15 relief appearances posting a 0-1 record, 3.31 ERA, 1.10 WHIP, and seven holds.  He's allowed 14 hits, six earned runs, four walks, and struck 14 out over 16.1 innings.
Ethan Cole (former Quad Cities-Canberra) has made ten starts posting a 4-4 record, 3.86 ERA, and 1.44 WHIP.  He's allowed 66 hits, 27 runs (25 earned), one home run, 18 walks, hit two batters, and struck 35 out over 58.1 innings.
Jeff Lyman (former Springfield-Canberra) has made ten appearances (six starts) posting a 1-2 record, 4.62 ERA, and 1.51 WHIP.  He's allowed 35 hits, 23 runs (19 earned), one home run, 21 walks, hit two batters, and struck 21 out over 37 innings.

Notes:
Ethan Cole (former Quad Cities-Canberra) Strong Arm, Southern Charm: ABL Official Site


Puerto Rican League Round Robin

Luis Mateo (Springfield-Caguas) started at shortstop and batted ninth.  1-for-2 with one strikeout and one throwing error.

Pete Parise (former Memphis-Ponce) started and pitched five innings.  He allowed four hits, three runs (two earned), one home run, and struck four out.  (g/f:8-3)

Ponce beat Caguas 8-5
Liga PR Official Site Post Game

Ruben Gotay (former Memphis-Carolina) started at first base and batted third.  2-for-5 with one RBI, two strikeouts, and assisted in three double plays.
Anthony Garcia (Palm Beach-Carolina) started at right field and batted fourth.  0-for-5 with one strikeout.
Robinson Cancel (former Memphis-Carolina) started as designated hitter and batted fifth.  1-for-3 at the plate.
David Kopp (former Memphis-Carolina) entered in the eighth and pitched to one batter.  He allowed no hits or runs.  (ir-s:2-0)

Randy Ruiz (former MiLB signing-Mayaguez) started as designated hitter and batted fourth.  3-for-4 with one RBI and one strikeout.
Luis Montanez (former Memphis-Mayaguez) started in right field and batted ninth.  2-for-3 with two doubles, one RBI, and one run.
Tyler Herron (former Springfield-Mayaguez) entered in the eighth and pitched 1.1 innings.  He allowed two hits, one earned run, one walk, and struck two out for the blown save (1) and winning decision (2-0).  (g/f:1-0)(ir-s:2-2)

Mayaguez beat Carolina 5-4
Liga PR Official Site Post Game

Notes:
The Puerto Rican Double-A League will not changed their stance on how many professionally experiences players are on teams and could be disaffiliated by the IBAF: Primera Hora

No Games Scheduled For Monday


Panama League

Jonathan Rivera (St. Louis international signing-Herrera) started as designated hitter and batted seventh.  0-for-3 with one strikeout.

Herrera beat Chiriqui 10-6

Monday's Games:
Herrera (2-3) visits Chiriqui (0-4)
Cocle (5-0) visits Urraca (2-2)


Cuban League

Notes:
The East beat the West 4-3 in the All-star game: Cuban-Play

Tuesday, October 22, 2013

Cardinals Winter League Notebook 10-22-13: Ronnierd Garcia Doubles & Drives In Two Runs; James Ramsey Singles & Knocks In One Run; Cesar Valera Collects On RBI

Arizona Fall League

Stephen Piscotty (Springfield-Salt River) started in right field and batted fourth.  0-for-4 with one run and one strikeout.
James Ramsey (Memphis-Salt River) started in left field and batted seventh.  1-for-4 with one double, one two-out RBI, and one strikeout.
Anthony Ferrara (Springfield-Salt River) entered in the sixth and pitched one inning.  He allowed three hits, two earned runs, threw one wild pitch, and struck one out for the blown save (1).  (p-s:19-9)(g/f:1-1)

Peoria beat Salt River 5-3
MLB Official Site Post Game

Tuesday's Games:
Mesa (8-2-1) visits Surprise (6-5) @ 12:35 PM MST
Scottsdale (5-6) visits Glendale (5-5-1) @ 12:35 PM MST
Peoria (4-7) visits Salt River (4-7) @ 6:35 PM MST


Venezuelan League

Current Cardinals:
Breyvic Valera (Peoria-Margarita) has played in eight games going 7-for-22 (.318) with one triple, three RBIs, nine total bases, two runs, two walks, one stolen base, three strikeouts, two caught stealing, .360 OBP, .409 SLG, and .769 OPS.
Chad Huffman (Memphis-Caracas) has played in eight games going 5-for-23 (.217) with three RBIs, five total bases, three runs, four walks, one strikeout, .333 OBP, .217 SLG, and .551 OPS.
Ildemaro Vargas (Peoria-Caribes) has played in four games going 0-for-6 (.000).

Scott McGregor (Memphis-Lara) has made one start posting a 0-0 record, 0.00 ERA, and 1.00 WHIP.  He's allowed four hits, no runs, and hit one batter over four innings.
Jorge Rondon (Memphis-Aragua) has made one relief appearance posting a 0-0 record, 0.00 ERA, and 2.25 WHIP.  He's allowed three hits, no runs, and struck two out over 1.1 innings.
Richard Castillo (Memphis-Lara) has made three relief appearances posting a 0-0 record, 6.00 ERA, 1.33 WHIP, and one hold.  He's allowed four hits, two earned runs, and struck three out over three innings.
Silfredo Garcia (Peoria-Margarita) has made four relief appearances posting a 0-0 record, 9.00 ERA, 1.33 WHIP, and one save.  He's allowed four hits, three earned runs, two home runs, and struck four out over three innings.

Former Cardinals:
Joe Thurston (former St. Louis-Lara) has played in nine games going 11-for-33 (.333) with four doubles, one triple, four RBIs, 17 total bases, four runs, two walks, three strikeouts, .395 OBP, .515 SLG, and .910 OPS.
Jose Martinez (former Springfield-Aragua) has played in nine games going 10-for-36 (.278) with two doubles, two home runs, eight RBIs, 18 total bases, five runs, three strikeouts, .297 OBP, .500 SLG, and .797 OPS.
David Peralta (former Johnson City-Margarita) has played in eight games going 3-for-19 (.158) with two RBIs, three total bases, one run, two walks, two strikeouts, .238 OBP, .158 SLG, and .396 OPS.
Javier Brito (former Memphis-Margarita) has played in five games going 1-for-12 (.083) with one total base, one run, four strikeouts, .083 OBP, .083 SLG, and .167 OPS.

Eduardo Sanchez (former St. Louis-Aragua) has made four relief appearances posting a 2-0 record, 0.00 ERA, 0.86 WHIP, and one save.  He's allowed two hits, no runs, two walks, and struck seven out over 4.2 innings.
Renyel Pinto (former Memphis-La Guaira) has made two starts posting a 0-0 record, 1.80 ERA, and 1.00 WHIP.  He's allowed seven hits, two earned runs, two home runs, three walks, hit one batter, and struck eight out over ten innings.
Kristhiam Linares (former Springfield-Margarita) has made six relief appearances posting a 0-0 record, 3.00 ERA, 1.67 WHIP, and two holds.  He's allowed five hits, one earned run, and one home run over three innings.
Pedro Rodriguez (former MiLB signing-Caribes) has made six relief appearances posting a 1-0 record, 5.40 ERA, 2.20 WHIP, and one hold.  He's allowed nine hits, four runs (three earned), one home run, two walks, and struck four out over  five innings.
Jess Todd (former St. Louis-Caracas) has made five relief appearances posting a 0-0 record, 5.79 ERA, and 1.29 WHIP.  He's allowed six hits, three earned runs, and struck four out over 4.2 innings.
Nick McCully (former Quad Cities-Peoria) has made two starts posting a 0-2  record, 15.75 ERA, and 3.25 WHIP.  He's allowed nine hits, eight runs (seven earned), one home run, three walks, and struck three out over four innings.
Randy Keisler (former St. Louis-Magallanes) has made two appearances (one start) posting a 0-0 record, 36.00 ERA, and 7.00 WHIP.  He's allowed four hits, four earned runs, and three walks over one inning.

Notes:
Nick McCully (former Quad Cities-La Guaira) has been removed from the rotation and placed in the bullpen: La Guaira Official Site

Mike Moustakas (Kansas City) and Andrew Lambo (Pittsburgh) have signed on to play for Lara, Scott McGregor (Memphis-Lara) is scheduled to start on Friday: Lara Official Site

Casper Wells (Philadelphia) has joined Caracas and Orber Moreno (former Memphis-Caracas) awaits word on whether he will join the roster: Beisbol Venezolano

Tuesday's Games:
Zulia (4-6) visits Lara (3-6) @ 7.:30 PM VST
Margarita (2-8) visits La Guaira (4-5) @ 7:30 PM VST
Caracas (6-4) visits Magallanes (7-3) @ 7:30 PM VST
Aragua (8-2) visits Caribes (5-5) @ 7:30 PM VST


Venezuelan Parallel League

Friday's Results:

Geddy Guerra (former VSL-Margarita) entered in the eighth and pitched one inning.  He allowed one hit, no runs, and struck one out.

Margarita beat Aragua 8-5

Saturday's Results:

Dail Villanueva (former Peoria-La Guaira) started and pitched 2.1 innings.  He allowed four hits, three earned runs, two walks, and struck two out for the losing decision (0-1).

Detroit beat La Guaira 7-4

Monday's Results:

Gerwuins Velazco (Peoria-Caracas) started at catcher and batted sixth.  0-for-3 with one walk.

Caracas beat Cardenales 5-4

Cesar Valera (State College-Caribes) started as designated hitter and batted second.  0-for-2 with one RBI, one walk, and one sac fly.
Hector Garcia (former Johnson City-Caribes) started at first base and batted fourth.  1-for-3 with one hit by pitch.
Ronnierd Garcia (Johnson City-Caribes) started at third base and batted fifth.  1-for-4 with one double, two RBIs, and one strikeout.
Roberto Canache (former Johnson City-Caribes) entered in the fifth and pitched two innings.  He allowed five hits, five runs (one earned), one walk, and struck one out for the losing decision (0-1).
Yoffri Martinez (former MiLB signing-Caribes) entered in the ninth and pitched one inning.  He allowed one hit, no runs, and one walk.

Detroit beat Caribes 5-3

Ismael Brito (Johnson City-Margarita) entered in the fifth and pitched 1.2 innings.  He allowed two hits, no runs, and struck one out. (ir-s:1-1)
Geddy Guerra (former VSL-Margarita) entered in the seventh and pitched to two batters.  He allowed one hit, one earned run, and threw one wild pitch. (ir-s:3-3)

Lara beat Margarita 7-3

Tuesday's Games:
Aragua (2-6) visits Tiburones (2-5) @ 10:00 AM VST
Caribes (1-5) visits Cardenales (5-3) @ 11:00 AM VST
Navegantes (2-5) visits Margarita (5-3) @ 11:00 AM VST
Boston (3-5) visits Seattle (3-3) @ 11:00 AM VST
Philadelphia (5-2) visits Magallanes (6-1) @ 11:00 AM VST
Tampa Bay (2-4) visits Detroit (5-4) @ 11:00 AM VST
Caracas(6-0)  visits Caimanes (2-6) @ 11:00 AM VST
Lara (5-3) visits Zulia (3-4) @ 11:00 AM VST


Mexican Pacific League

Former Cardinals:
Iker Franco (former Springfield-Obregon) has played in seven games going 7-for-20 (.350) with two doubles, seven RBIs, nine total bases, two walks, four strikeouts, .391 OBP, .450 SLG, and .841 OPS.
Mark Hamilton (former St. Louis-Guasave) has played in seven games going 6-for-24 (.250) with two home runs, four RBIs, 12 total bases, seven runs, six walks, one stolen base, nine strikeouts, .419 OBP, .500 SLG, and .919 OPS.
Ryan Mulhern (former 2002 draft selection-Mazatlan) has played in two games going 1-for-9 (.111) with one total base, four strikeouts, .111 OBP, .111 SLG, and .222 OPS.

Tuesday's Games:
Mexicali (5-3) visits Guasave (5-3) @ 7:30 PM MT
Hermosillo (6-1) visits Culiacan (4-4) @ 7:30 PM MT
Mochis (3-5) visits Obregon (2-6) @ 7:30 PM MST
Mazatlan (4-4) visits Navojoa (2-5) @ 7:30 PM MST


Dominican League

Sunday's Results:

Russell Branyan (former St. Louis-Estrellas) entered in the ninth as a pinch hitter and batted seventh.  0-for-1 with one strikeout.
Evan Maclane (former St. Louis-Estrellas) entered in the second and pitched 3.2 innings.  He allowed four hits, no runs, threw one wild pitch, and struck two out.  (g/f:2-3)(ir-s:1-1)

Eugenio Velez (former Memphis-Azucareros) started in left field and batted second.  3-for-4 with one double, one two-out RBI, two runs, one walk, two stolen bases, and one strikeout.

Azucareros beat Estrellas 10-7
LIDOM Official Site Post Game

Monday's Results:

Russell Branyan (former St. Louis-Estrellas) entered in the ninth as a pinch hitter and batted eighth.  0-for-1 at the plate.
Omar Javier (former Johnson City-Estrellas) started and pitched five innings.  He allowed four hits, two earned runs, two walks, and struck five out. (g/f:1-7)
Francisco Samuel (former Memphis-Estrellas) entered in the eighth and pitched one inning.  He allowed two hits, two earned runs, two walks, and struck one out.  (g/f:1-1)

Nick Additon (Memphis-Escogido) started and pitched four innings.  He allowed four hits, three earned runs, two walks, hit one batter, and struck three out.  (g/f:2-5)

Escogido beat Estrellas 12-4
LIDOM Official Site Post Game

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


Australian Baseball League (October 31, 2013)

Tampa Bay is sending Justin O'Conner, Patrick Leonard, Joey Rickard, and Tyler Goeddel to play with Brisbane: Brisbane Official Site

Saturday, October 12, 2013

Cardinals Winter League Notebook 10-12-13: Stephen Piscotty Doubles; Jacob Wilson Reachs On Hit By Pitch; Sam Gaviglio Strikes Out Three & Allows Three Runs Over Four Innings

Arizona Fall League

Stephen Piscotty (Springfield-Salt River) Started as designated hitter and batted fifth.  1-for-4 with one double and two strikeouts.
Jacob Wilson (Palm Beach-Salt River) started at at second base and batted seventh.  0-for-3 with one hit by pitch, one strikeout, and assisted in one double play.
Sam Gaviglio started and pitched four innings.  He allowed six hits, three earned runs, one home run, one walk, and struck three out.  (p-s:68-45)(g/f:5-1)

Peoria Beat Salt River 5-3
MLB Official Site Post Game

No games scheduled for Saturday as Stephen Piscotty (Springfield-Salt River) and others participate in the 2013 Bowman Hitting Challenge: MLB Official Site


Venezuelan League

Eduardo Sanchez (former St. Louis-Aragua) entered in the eighth and pitched 1.1 innings.  He allowed one hit, no runs, one walk, threw one wild pitch, and struck two out for the winning decision (1-0).  (g/f:2-0)

Aragua beat Zulia 4-3
LVBP Official Site Post Game

David Peralta (former Johnson City-Margarita) started in left field and batted fifth.  2-for-5 with two two-out RBIs.
Breyvic Valera (Peoria-Margarita) entered the game in the ninth as a pinch runner.
Javier Brito (former Memphis-Margarita) entered the game in the eighth as a pinch hitter and batted eighth.
Silfredo Garcia (Peoria-Margarita) entered in the seventh and pitched to three batters.  He allowed two hits, two earned runs, and one home run.  (p-s:13-8)(g/f:1-0)

Jess Todd (former St. Louis-Caracas) entered in the eighth and pitched one inning.  He allowed two hits, no runs, and struck one out.  (p-s:23-16)(g/f:0-2)

Caracas Beat Margarita 9-7
LVBP Official Site Post Game

Joe Thurston (former St. Louis-Lara) started at second base and batted third.  2-for-4 with one triple and one run.

Magallanes beat Lara 6-4
LVBP Official Site Post Game

Notes:
Orber Moreno (former Memphis) will begin season in Parallel League: Beisbol Venezolano

MLB union and LVBP have finally signed a winter agreement but Venezuela is not happy with it: Lider

Ugueth Urbina (Philadelphia free agent-Caracas) was left off the active roster but continues to prepare for the season: Lider

Bobby Abreu (Los Angeles-Caracas) is not fully in shape and will remain as designated hitter: Lider

Saturday's Games:
Lara (0-2) visits La Guaira (0-1) @ 5:00 PM VST
Zulia (1-0) visits Magallanes (1-1) @ 5:30 PM VST
Caracas (2-0) visits Aragua (1-0) @ 5:30 PM VST
Margarita (0-2) visits Caribes (1-0) @ 7:00 PM VST


Mexican Pacific League

Iker Franco (former Springfield-Obregon) started at catcher and batter sixth.  2-for-4 with one RBI, one strikeout, and allowed one stolen base.

Mexicali beat Obregon 4-1
LMP Official Site Post Game

Saturday's Games:
Culiacan (0-0) visits Mazatlan (0-0) @ 6:00 PM MT
Guasave (0-0) visits Mochis (0-0) @ 7:00 PM MT
Obregon (0-1) visits Mexicali (1-0) @ 7:00 PM PT


Dominican League (October 18, 2013)

Ace Adams (Palm Beach pitching coach) will join Cardinals' instructional league team in November: Mass Republican


Australian Baseball League (October 31, 2013)

Canberra is set to participate in the 2013 Asia Series.


Texas Winter League (TBA)

Garry Templeton (former St. Louis-Newark) will manage in the league: Texas Winter League Official Site

Monday, November 5, 2012

Cardinals Winter League Notebook 11-5-12

Arizona Fall League


No Games Scheduled For Sunday

Monday's Games:
Phoenix (8-10) visits Surprise (12-9) @ 12:35 PM MST - Seth Blair (Palm Beach) is scheduled to start for Surprise
Salt River (11-9) visits Peoria (13-9) @ 12:35 PM MST
Scottsdale (12-9) visits Mesa (5-15) @ 6:35 PM MST


Venezuelan League


Joe Thurston (former St. Louis-Lara) started in right field and batted leadoff.  0-for-5 with one strikeout.

Lara beat Zulia 3-2
LVBP Official Site Post Game

Javier Brito (former Memphis-Margarita) entered late in the game as a pinch hitter and batted ninth.  0-for-1 with one strikeout.
Silfredo Garcia (Johnson City-Margarita) entered in the sixth and pitched to three batters.  He allowed two hits and one earned run. (p-s:19-13)(g/f:1-0)(ir-s:2-0)
Yoffri Martinez (former MiLB signing-Margarita) entered in the eighth and pitched 1.1 innings.  He allowed no hits or runs, and three walks. (p-s:32-13)(g/f:1-1)

Caracas beat Margarita 4-1
LVBP Official Site Post Game

Jose Martinez (former Springfield-Aragua) started at second base and batted fourth.  2-for-3 with one walk.

Caribes beat Aragua 3-1
LVBP Official Site Post Game

Notes:
Orber Moreno (former Memphis) was added to the Caracas active roster: Caracas Official Site

Eddie Bonine (Detroit) will join Caracas: Lider

Pedro Rodriguez (former MiLB signing-Caribes) and Jose Garcia (Springfield-Aragua) were added to active rosters: Lider

No Games Scheduled For Monday


Mexican Pacific League


Ricardo Rincon (former St. Louis-Hermosillo) entered in the sixth and pitched to two batters.  He allowed one hit, no runs, and struck one out. (p-s:10-5)(ir-s:1-0)

Iker Franco (former Springfield-Obregon) entered late in the game as a pinch hitter and batted ninth.  Walked in only plate appearance.

Hermosillo beat Obregon 13-11
LMP Official Site Post Game

Jonny Kaplan (former Palm Beach-Navojoa) started in left field and batted ninth.  4-for-4 with one RBI, one run, and one stolen base.

Navojoa beat Guasave 7-5
LMP Official Site Post Game

No Games Scheduled For Monday


Veracruz League


Amaury Cazana (former Memphis-Santa Rosa) started in right field and batted third.  1-for-4 with double, two RBIs, and one strikeout.

Santa Rosa beat Medellin 3-0
LIV Official Site Post Game


Dominican League


Hector Luna (former St. Louis-Aguilas) started at third base and batted third.  3-for-6 with one two-out RBI, one run, and grounded into one double play.
Oscar Taveras (Springfield-Aguilas) started as designated hitter and batted fourth.  0-for-5 with one run, one walk, and one strikeout.

Maikel Cleto (Memphis-Licey) entered in the fifth and pitched to three batters.  He allowed no hits or runs, and struck one out. (g/f:2-0)
Oneli Perez (former Memphis-Licey) entered in the seventh and pitched to four batters.  He allowed one hit, no runs, one walk, and struck two out.

Aguilas beat Licey 14-12 in 10 innings
LIDOM Official Site Post Game

Pedro Feliz (former St. Louis-Escogido)started at third base and batted fifth.  0-for-3 with one strikeout.
Julio Lugo (former St. Louis-Escogido) started at second base and batted eighth.  0-for-3 with one strikeout and assisted in one double play.
Randy Keisler (former St. Louis-Escogido) started and pitched four innings.  He allowed three hits, one earned run, two walks, threw one wild pitch, and struck two out. (g/f:3-4)

Raul Valdes (former St. Louis-Azucareros) started and pitched three innings.  He allowed one hit, one earned run, one home run, and struck four out. (g/f:1-2)

Azucareros beat Escogido 3-1
LIDOM Official Site Post Game

Notes:
Jurickson Profar (Texas) and Francisley Bueno (Kansas City) are expected to join Licey in the coming days: LIDOM Official Site

Jess Todd (former St. Louis) has signed on to pitch for Escogido: LIDOM Official Site

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


Puerto Rican League (Nov. 8, 2012)


Robinson Cancel (former Memphis) will join Ponce in December: El Nuevo Dia


Drug Suspensions


Three players were suspended for failing drug tests: Baseball America

Wednesday, January 18, 2012

Cardinals Winter League Notebook 1-18-12

Mexican Pacific League Playoffs

No Games Scheduled For Tuesday

Wednesday's Game:
Guasave (3-2) visits Culiacan (2-3) @ 7:30 PM MST


Veracruz Instructional League (Mexico)

Monday's Results:

Ivan Bellazetin (former MiLB tryout) started at second base and moved to right field, batting second.  2-for-5 with three RBIs, one run, and one strikeout.

Xalapa beat Huatusco 10-1


Venezuelan League Round Robin

Eduardo Sanchez (St. Louis-Aragua) entered in the eighth and pitched 1.1 innings.  He allowed no hits or runs, one walk, and struck one out for the save (1). (g/f:3-0)(ir-s:1-0)

Aragua beat La Guaira 5-2

Renyel Pinto (former Memphis-Caribes) started and pitched 3.2 innings.  He allowed seven hits, five earned runs, three walks, hit one batter, and struck four out for the losing decision (2-1). (g/f:3-2)

Dan Serafini (former Memphis-Magallanes) started and pitched 4.2 innings.  He allowed five hits, two earned runs, one home run, and three walks.
Orber Moreno (former Memphis-Magallanes) entered in the seventh and pitched to four batters.  He allowed one hit, one earned run, one walk, and struck one out for the hold (2). (ir-s:1-0)

Magallanes beat Caribes 6-4
LVBP Official Site Post Game

Notes:
Caribes has moved Pedro Rodriguez (former MiLB signing) into the starting rotation: Lider

Rich Rundles (Memphis-Aragua) has been dealing with back problems: Aragua Official Site

Wednesday's Games:
Magallanes (7-6) visits La Guaira (7-6) @ 7:30 PM VST
Caribes (8-5) visits Zulia (1-11) @ 7:30 PM VST


Dominican League Round Robin

Robinson Cancel (former Memphis-Licey) started at first base and batted sixth.  1-for-3 at the plate.
Oneli Perez (former Memphis-Licey) entered in the sixth and pitched to four batters.  He allowed one hit, one unearned run, and one walk for the winning decision (1-0). (g/f:0-2)
Victor Marte (Memphis-Licey) entered in the eighth and pitched to one batter.  He allowed no hits or runs for the hold (2). (g/f:0-1)

Pablo Ozuna (former Peoria-Escogido) started at second base and batted second.  0-for-4, one fielding error, and assisted in one double play.
Julio Lugo (former St. Louis-Escogido) started as designated hitter and batted sixth.  1-for-4 with one run.
Fernando Tatis (former St. Louis-Escogido) started at third base and batted eighth.  0-for-3 with one walk, one strikeout, one fielding error, and assisted in one double play.

Licey beat Escogido 6-5
Listin Diario Post Game

Notes:
Blue Jays signed 16-year old shortstop Ronniel Demorizi: DPL Official Site

Licey released Amaury Cazana (Memphis): Licey Official Site

Dayan Viciedo (White Sox-Licey) has given advice to Yoennis Cespedes (Aguilas) and Jorge Soler, Gerardo Concepcion has been ruled a free agent: El Nuevo Herald

Wednesday's Game:
Aguilas (8-9) visits Cibao (7-10) @ 7:35 PM AST


Nicaraguan League Playoffs

Chinandega beat Granada 6-5, Jem Argenal (GCL-Chinandega) doubled in a run: LNBP Official Site Post Game and El Nuevo Diario

Notes:
Marvin Benard will join the Nicaragua team as a couch for the World Baseball Classic: La Prensa

Wednesday's Game:
Chinandega (2-2) visits Granada (2-2)


Puerto Rican League Championship

Ruben Gotay (former Memphis-Mayaguez) started at first base and batted third.  1-for-3 with one walk and assisted in one double play.

Mayaguez beat Caguas 2-0
Primera Hora Post Game

Notes:
Miguel Negron (former MiLB signing-Mayaguez) is forced to miss the rest of the tournament due to a knee injury: Primera Hora

Danny Gonzalez (Azuero/Panama League) has joined Mayaguez: Primera Hora

Wednesday's Game:
Caguas (1-2) visits Mayaguez (2-1) @ 7:30 PM AST


Colombian League

Xavier Scruggs (Palm Beach-Cartagena) posted week 8 of his stay in Colombia: The Cardinal Nation

Tuesday, January 17, 2012

Cardinals Winter League Notebook 1-17-12

Mexican Pacific League Playoffs

Iker Franco (former Springfield-Obregon) started at catcher and batted sixth.  2-for-3 with one home run, two RBIs, two runs, one walk, and one strikeout.
Hugo Castellanos (former Memphis-Obregon) entered in the eighth and pitched one inning.  He allowed no hits or runs, and struck one out. (p-s:12-8)

Obregon beat Mexicali 10-3
LMP Official Site Post Game

No Games Scheduled For Tuesday


Veracruz Instructional League (Mexico)

Saturday's Results:

Francisco Rivera (former Springfield-Los Tuxtlas) started at first base and batted sixth.  3-for-4 with one double, one home run, one RBI, and two runs.

Cuidad Mendoza beat Los Tuxtlas 7-4

Ivan Bellazetin (former MiLB tryout-Xalapa) started at second base and batted second.  0-for-4 with one RBI and one sac fly.

Xalapa beat Boca Del Rio 5-0


Venezuelan League Round Robin

Kender Villegas (DSL-La Guaira) entered in the seventh and pitched to four batters.  He allowed three hits, one earned run, and struck one out.

Orber Moreno (former Memphis-Magallanes) entered in the eighth and pitched one inning.  He allowed two hits, no runs, one walk, and struck one out. (g/f:1-0)

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

Notes:
Jose Pirela (Yankees-Zulia) was suspended two games for throwing his helmet at the umpire: Lider

Tuesday's Games:
Aragua (8-4) visits La Guaira (7-5) @ 7:30 PM VST
Caribes (8-4) visits Magallanes (6-6) @ 7:30 PM VST


Dominican League Round Robin

Hector Luna (former St. Louis-Aguilas) started at third base and batted third.  0-for-4 with one hit by pitch, one strikeout, and assisted in one double play.
Raul Valdes (former St. Louis-Aguilas) started and pitched nine innings.  He allowed five hits, one earned run, and struck three out for the winning decision (1-1). (g/f:10-11)

Robinson Cancel (former Memphis-Licey) entered late in the game as a pinch hitter and batted ninth.  0-for-1 at the plate.
Oneli Perez (former Memphis-Licey) entered in the seventh and pitched one inning.  He allowed no hits or runs. (g/f:1-0)(ir-s:1-0)
Victor Marte (Memphis-Licey) entered in the ninth and pitched to two batters.  He allowed one hit and no runs. (g/f:1-0)(ir-s:2-0)

Aguilas beat Licey 3-1
Listin Diario Post Game

Danilo Sanchez (former Springfield-Escogido) entered late in the game at first base and batted fourth.  One walk at the plate.
Fernando Tatis (former St. Louis-Escogido) started at third base and batted sixth.  2-for-4 with two two-out RBIs.
Jorge Sosa (former St. Louis-Escogido) started and pitched three innings.  He allowed five hits, two earned runs, threw one wild pitch, and struck three out. (g/f:4-1)

Pedro Feliz (former St. Louis-Cibao) started in left field and batted third.  0-for-3 with one walk and two strikeouts.
C.J. Nitkowski (former Memphis-Cibao) entered in the sixth and pitched to five batters.  He allowed three hits, three earned runs, and struck one out. (g/f:0-1)
Julian Tavarez (former St. Louis-Cibao) entered in the seventh and pitched two innings.  He allowed one hit, no runs, and struck one out. (g/f:2-1)

Escogido beat Cibao 8-2
Listin Diario Post Game

Notes:
Ivan DeJesus (Dodgers-Ponce/Puerto Rican League) and Orlando Mercado (Angels-Ponce/Puerto Rican League) have joined Escogido: Escogido Official Site

Ryan Rowland-Smith (Astros-Ponce/Puerto Rican League) has signed on to pitch for Licey: Licey Official Site

Tuesday's Games:
Aguilas (8-9) visits Cibao (7-10) @ 7:35 PM AST
Licey (8-9) visits Escogido (11-6) @ 7:35 PM AST


Nicaraguan League Playoffs

Boer beat El Salvador 9-3: El Nuevo Diario

Tuesday's Games:
El Salvador visits Boer
Granada (2-1) visits Chinandega (1-2)


Puerto Rican League Championship

No Games Scheduled For Monday

Tuesday's Game:
Mayaguez (1-1) visits Caguas (1-1) @ 7:30 PM AST


Colombian League

No Games Scheduled For Monday

Notes:
Sammy Sosa will throw out the first pitch before the second game of the Barranquilla-Monteria contest: El Heraldo

Tuesday's Games:
Sincelejo (22-15) visits Cartagena (13-23)
Monteria (19-16) visits Barranquilla (18-18) for a doubleheader


Spring Training

The Reds signed Ryan Ludwick to a one-year deal.

Wednesday, January 4, 2012

Cardinals Winter League Notebook 1-4-12

Mexican Pacific League Playoffs

No Games Scheduled For Tuesday

Wednesday's Games:
Culiacan (2-0) visits Navojoa (0-2) @ 7:30 PM MST
Mexicali (1-1) visits Hermosillo (1-1) @ 7:30 PM MST
Obregon (2-0) visits Guasave (0-2) @ 7:30 PM MST


Venezuelan League Round Robin

Orber Moreno (former Memphis-Magallanes) entered in the seventh and pitched one inning.  He allowed no hits or runs. (g/f:1-2)

Caribes beat Magallanes 3-0
LVBP Official Site Post Game

Les Walrond (former Memphis-La Guaira) started and pitched five innings.  He allowed two hits, two earned runs, three walks, committed one pickoff error, and struck four out for the winning decision (1-0). (g/f:9-1)
Stuart Pomeranz (former Springfield-La Guaira) entered in the sixth and pitched one inning.  He allowed two hits, one earned run, and struck one out. (g/f:1-1)(ir-s:1-1)

La Guaira beat Zulia 11-5
LVBP Official Site Post Game

Wednesday's Games:
Aragua (1-0) visits Magallanes (0-2) @ 7:30 PM VST
Zulia (0-1) visits Caribes (2-0) @ 7:30 PM VST


Dominican League Round Robin

Hector Luna (former St. Louis-Aguilas) started at first base and batted third.  0-for-2 with one RBI, one walk, one sac fly, one fielding error, and assisted in one double play.
Luis Perdomo (former Springfield-Aguilas) entered in the sixth and pitched to two batters.  He allowed one hit and no runs. (g/f:1-0)(ir-s:3-1)
Miguel Batista (former St. Louis-Aguilas) entered in the eighth and pitched one inning.  He allowed two hits, two runs (one earned), and one home run. (g/f:4-0)

Pedro Feliz (former St. Louis-Cibao) started at first base and batted seventh.  2-for-4 with one RBI and one run.
Julian Tavarez (former St. Louis-Cibao) entered in the seventh and pitched to two batters.  He allowed one hit and no runs for the hold (1). (g/f:1-0)

Cibao beat Aguilas 7-2
Listin Diario Post Game

Maikel Cleto (St. Louis-Licey) entered in the sixth and pitched to four batters.  He allowed one hit, one earned run, and two walks. (g/f:1-0)
Oneli Perez (former Memphis-Licey) entered in the eighth and pitched 1.1 innings.  He allowed one hit, no runs, one intentional walk, and struck one out. (g/f:1-1)(ir-s:1-0)
Victor Marte (Memphis-Licey) entered in the tenth and pitched one inning.  He allowed one hit, one earned run, two walks, and struck one out for the losing decision (0-1). (g/f:0-1)(ir-s:2-0)

Pablo Ozuna (former Peoria-Escogido) started at second base and batted second.  0-for-4 with one walk and one strikeout.
Julio Lugo (former St. Louis-Escogido) started at shortstop and batted sixth.  3-for-4 with one two-out RBI and one walk.
Fernando Tatis (former St. Louis-Escogido) started at third base and batted eighth.  0-for-3 with one intentional walk and one strikeout.

Escogido beat Licey 2-1 in 10 innings
Listin Diario Post Game

Notes:
Licey fired manager Rafael Landestoy: Listin Diario

Rafael Furcal (St. Louis) is not playing with Aguilas due to injuries he suffered during the regular season: Cibao Official Site

Cubans 19-year old outfielder Jorge Soler, 23-year old right-handed pitcher Armando Rivero, 24-year old outfielder Henry Urrutia, 26-year old outfielder Gerald Sanchez, and 19-year old left-handed pitcher Luis Omar are all hoping to sign contracts this spring: El Nuevo Herald

Wednesday's Games:
Escogido (5-0) visits Licey (1-5) @ 7:35 PM AST
Cibao (2-3) visits Aguilas (3-3) @ 7:35 PM AST


Nicaraguan League

Granada beat Leon 3-2: LNBP Official Site Post Game
Boer @ Chinandega was postponed due to electrical problems

Notes:
Vicente Padilla (Dodgers-Chinandega) says that no teams have shown any interest in signing him: La Prensa

Wednesday's Games:
Boer (27-17) visits Chinandega (21-22)
Leon (17-27) visits Granada (23-22)


Puerto Rican League

Robinson Cancel (former Memphis-Ponce) started at catcher and batted third.  0-for-4 with one strikeout.
John Rodriguez (former St. Louis-Ponce) started as designated hitter and batted fourth.  1-for-4 with one ground into double play.

Caguas beat Ponce 5-4
Primera Hora Post Game

Ruben Gotay (former Memphis-Mayaguez) started at first base and batted third.  0-for-3 with one walk, one strikeout, and assisted in one double play.
Miguel Negron (former MiLB signing-Mayaguez) started in left field and batted fifth.  0-for-3 with one walk, one strikeout, and grounded into one double play.

Carolina beat Mayaguez 2-0

Notes:
Alex Cintron (Padres-Carolina) was suspended 15 games and fined $1,000 for attacking an umpire: Lider

Wednesday's Games:
Caguas (23-18) visits Carolina (18-23) @ 7:30 PM AST
Mayaguez (20-21) visits Ponce (21-20) @ 7:30 PM AST


Colombian League

Xavier Scruggs (Palm Beach-Cartagena) talks about his final week of the 2011 year: The Cardinal Nation

Tuesday, November 29, 2011

Venezuelan League - Thanksgiving Weekend

November 24:

Jose Garcia (Springfield-Aragua) started in centerfield and batted ninth. 0-for-2 with one walk.
Jose Rada (Springfield-Aragua) entered in the sixth and pitched to five batters. He allowed two hits and three unearned runs. (p-s:18-12)(g/f:2-1)


Javier Brito (former Memphis-Margarita) started at first base and batted seventh. 1-for-4 with one RBI, one run, and assisted in one double play.


Les Walrond (former Memphis-La Guaira) started and pitched six innings. He allowed five hits, four earned runs, one home run, and struck seven out for the losing decision (2-2). (g/f:9-0)
Stuart Pomeranz (former Springfield-La Guaira) entered in the seventh and pitched one inning. He allowed one hit and no runs. (g/f:2-1)



November 25:

Orber Moreno (former Memphis-Caracas) entered in the fifth and pitched to five batters. He allowed two hits, no runs, and hit one batter. (p-s:13-8)(g/f:2-0)(ir-s:1-0)

Joe Thurston (former St. Louis-Lara) started in left field and batted third. 2-for-6 with one strikeout and grounded into two double plays.


Javier Brito (former Memphis-Margarita) started at first base and batted seventh. 2-for-5 with one double, three RBIs, two runs, two strikeouts, and assisted in one double play.



November 26:

Orber Moreno (former Memphis-Caracas) entered in the fifth and pitched one inning. He allowed no hits or runs. (p-s:4-3)(g/f:1-1)(ir-s:1-0)

Stuart Pomeranz (former Springfield-La Guaira) entered in the sixth and pitched one inning. He allowed no hits or runs. (p-s:13-10)(g/f:2-1)


Joe Thurston (former St. Louis-Lara) started in centerfield and batted third. 2-for-4 with one double.
Jolbert Cabrera (former Memphis-Lara) entered late in the game at first base and batted eighth. 0-for-2 with one strikeout.


Jose Garcia (Springfield-Aragua) started in centerfield and batted ninth. 2-for-2 at the plate.
Rich Rundles (Memphis-Aragua) entered in the sixth and pitched to four batters. He allowed no hits or runs, and one walk for the winning decision (3-1). (g/f:2-1)

Renyel Pinto (former Memphis-Caribes) started and pitched six innings. He allowed four hits, four earned runs, one home run, two walks, threw one wild pitch, and struck four out. (g/f:5-3)


Jose Rada (Springfield-Aragua) started and pitched three innings. He allowed one hit, no runs, and struck two out.(g/f:2-5)

Dmitri Young (former St. Louis-Caribes) started at first base and batted sixth. 0-for-3 with one strikeout and assisted in one double play.
Pedro Rodriguez (former MiLB signing-Caribes) entered in the fourth and pitched 1.1 innings. He allowed one hit, two runs (one earned), one home run, and one walk. (g/f:4-1)(ir-s:2-2)


Javier Brito (former Memphis-Margarita) started at first base and batted seventh. 0-for-3 with two strikeouts and assisted in one double play.
Mike Parisi (former St. Louis-Margarita) started and pitched seven innings. He allowed six hits, two runs (one earned), hit one batter, threw one wild pitch, and struck eight out for the losing decision (1-3). (g/f:4-4)



November 27:

Joe Thurston (former St. Louis-Lara) started in left field and batted third. 0-for-3 with one walk.
Richard Castillo (Palm Beach-Lara) entered in the fourth and pitched to four batters. He allowed two hits, one earned run, and struck one out for the losing decision (3-2). (p-s:15-9)(g/f:1-0)

Adron Chambers (St. Louis-Caracas) started in cneterfield and batted leadoff. 1-for-4 with one two-out RBI and one stolen base.


Javier Brito (former Memphis-Margarita) started at first base and batted third. 1-for-3 with one RBI, one run, one sac fly, one strikeout, and assisted in one double play.
Royce Ring (former Memphis-Margarita) entered in the sixth and pitched to two batters. He allowed no hits or runs, one intentional walk, and struck one out. (ir-s:2-0)



November 28:

Adron Chambers (St. Louis-Caracas) started in centerfield and batted leadoff. 0-for-4 with one walk and one strikeout.
Orber Moreno (former Memphis-Caracas) entered in the fifth and pitched 1.1 innings. He allowed one hit, no runs, and struck one out. (p-s:22-14)(g/f:1-1)(ir-s:2-0)