Showing posts with label Oscar Taveras. Show all posts
Showing posts with label Oscar Taveras. Show all posts

Thursday, October 26, 2017

Cardinals Winter League Notebook 10-26-17: Ian Rice Singles, Doubles, & Drives In Three Runs; Peter Mooney Collects Three Singles, One Walk, & One RBI; Dennis Ortega Doubles & Knocks In One Run

Ian Rice - Mesa Solar Sox


Arizona Fall League:

Ian Rice (former 2012 draft selection-Mesa) started at first base and batted eighth.  2-for-4 with one double, three two-out RBIs, and assisted in one double play.

Mesa beat Peoria 6-3
MLB Official Site Post Game

Aramis Garcia (former 2011 draft selection-Scottsdale) started at catcher and batted sixth.  1-for-4 with two strikeouts and threw out two of three base runners.

Peter Mooney (former 2010 draft selection-Salt River) started at second base and batted ninth.  3-for-3 with one RBI, one run, one walk, one caught stealing, and assisted in one double play.

Salt River beat Scottsdale 8-2
MLB Official Site Post Game

Oscar Mercado (Springfield-Surprise) started in centerfield and batted second.  2-for-4 with one double, one run, one walk, one stolen base, and two strikeouts.

Surprise beat Glendale 6-4
MLB Official Site Post Game

Notes:
St. Louis' AFL overview: MLB Official Site

Thursday's Games:
Glendale (6-7) visits Surprise (7-6) @ 12:35 PM MST
Mesa (7-6) visits Peoria (7-6) @ 12:35 PM MST
Salt River (6-7) visits Scottsdale (6-7) @ 6:35 PM MST


Mexican Pacific League:

Robert Stock (former Palm Beach-Jalisco) entered in the ninth and pitched one inning.  He allowed two hits and no runs for the save (3).  (p-s:18-11)(g/f:1-2)

Jalisco beat Mexicali 3-2
LMP Official Site Post Game

Cedric Hunter (former Memphis-Obregon) started in left field and batted fifth.  1-for-3 with one run, two walks (one intentional), and one strikeout.

Obregon beat Mochis 5-2
LMP Official Site Post Game

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

Efren Navarro (former Memphis-Hermosillo) started at first base and batted third.  2-for-4 with one RBI and one strikeout.

Culiacan beat Hermosillo 10-2
LMP Official Site Post Game

Randy Arozarena (Springfield-Navojoa) started in left field and batted leadoff.  0-for-3 with one sacrifice and one hit by pitch.
Niko Vasquez (former Springfield-Navojoa) started at shortstop and batted fifth.  1-for-4 with one double, one run, one strikeout, and assisted in one double play.

Navojoa beat Hermosillo 4-1
LMP Official Site Post Game

Thursday's Games:
Mexicali (7-6) visits Jalisco (8-5) @ 7:15 PM CT
Obregon (4-9) visits Mochis (4-9) @ 7:30 PM MT
Culiacan (8-5) visits Hermosillo (8-5) @ 7:30 PM MST
Mazatlan (8-5) visits Navojoa (5-8) @ 7:30 PM MST


Venezuelan League:

Dennis Ortega (State College-Margarita) started at catcher and batted eighth.  1-for-2 with one double, one RBI, and one sac fly.

Margarita beat Zulia 2-0 in game two of doubleheader
LVBP Official Site Post Game

Ronny Cedeno (former St. Louis-Magallanes) started at third base and batted sixth.  1-for-4 with one walk and assisted in one double play.

Wilfredo Tovar (Memphis-Caracas) started at shortstop and batted eighth.  0-for-3 with one walk, grounded into one double play, and assisted in two double plays.

Magallanes beat Caracas 6-3
LVBP Official Site Post Game

Pedro Echemendia (Memphis-La Guaira) entered in the eighth and pitched to five batters.  He allowed two hits, one earned run, and one walk for the losing decision (0-1).  (p-s:17-8)(g/f:2-0)

Cesar Valera (former Palm Beach-Caribes) started as designated hitter and batted ninth.  0-for-3 at the plate.

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

Rangel Ravelo (Memphis-Lara) started at first base and batted third.  1-for-3 with one walk and assisted in one double play.

Aragua beat Lara 1-0
LVBP Official Site Post Game

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

Eduardo Sanchez (former St. Louis-Margarita) was removed from the active roster: Margarita Official Site

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


Venezuelan Parallel League:

Carlos Talavera (Johnson City-Margarita/Aragua) started at centerfield and batted third.  0-for-4 with one run, one walk, and committed one error.
Imeldo Diaz (State College-Margarita/Aragua) started at third base and batted sixth.  0-for-2 with three walks.

Margarita-Aragua beat Philadelphia 6-5

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


Dominican League:

Audry Perez (former St. Louis-Estrellas) entered late in the game at catcher.

Escogido beat Estrellas 3-1
LIDOM Official Site Post Game

Eugenio Velez (former Memphis-Azucareros) started in left field and batted third.  0-for-3 at the plate.
Magneuris Sierra (St. Louis-Azucareros) entered late in the game in left field and batted ninth.  0-for-1 with one strikeout.

Azucaereros beat Cibaenas 1-0
LIDOM Official Site Post Game

Notes:
Oscar Taveras (St. Louis-Cibaenas) was honored before a Cibaenas-Cibao game: Franklyn Martinez Twitter

No Games Scheduled For Thursday

Wednesday, October 26, 2016

Cardinals Winter League Notebook 10-26-16: Oscar Taveras Remembered; Cedric Hunter & Leobaldo Pina Each Single & Drive In One Run; Boone Whiting Was Released



Venezuelan League:

Ildemaro Vargas (former Palm Beach-Lara) started at second base and batted second.  2-for-4 with one run, one strikeout, was picked off, and assisted in one double play.
Cedric Hunter (former Memphis-Lara) entered late in the game in centerfield and batted ninth.  1-for-1 with one two-out RBI and one walk.

Breyvic Valera (Memphis-Margarita) started in centerfield and batted second.  1-for-3 with one walk.
Eliezer Alfonzo (former Peoria-Margarita) started as designated hitter and batted fifth.  1-for-3 with one run and two strikeouts.
Silfredo Garcia (Springfield-Margarita) entered in the seventh and pitched to two batters.  He allowed one hit, one earned run, and struck one out for the hold (1).  (p-s:10-5)

Margarita beat Lara 4-3
LVBP Official Site Post Game

Ronny Cedeno (former MLB signing-Magallanes) started at shortstop and batted second.  4-for-6 with five runs, one stolen base, and assisted in one double play.
Jose Martinez (former Springfield-Magallanes) entered late in the game at second base and batted seventh.  1-for-1 with one double and one run.

Magallanes beat Caracas 20-7
LVBP Official Site Post Game

Jose Martinez (St. Louis-La Guaira) started in right field and batted fifth.  1-for-4 with one run and grounded into one double play.

Zulia beat La Guaira 3-2
LVBP Official Site Post Game

Notes:
Edubray Ramos (former VSL-La Guaira) will not pitch this winter after ending the season with elbow soreness: Andriw Sanchez Ruiz Twitter

Zulia released Boone Whiting (former Memphis): El Emergente

Alex Gonzalez (Detroit free agent-Caracas) will be added to the roster when ready to play: El Emergente

Jorge Rondon (former St. Louis-Aragua) was added to the Aragua active roster: El Emergente

Juan Gonzalez (former Memphis-La Guaira) was added to the La Guaira active roster: El Emergente

Wednesday's Games:
Lara (7-10) visits Margarita (9-5) @ 7:00 PM VET
Caribes (8-8) visits Caracas (6-10) @ 7:00 PM VET
Magallanes (7-8) visits Aragua (7-9) @ 7:00 PM VET
La Guaira (5-8) visits Zulia (12-3) @ 7:00 PM VET


Venezuelan Parallel League:

Leobaldo Pina (Peoria-Caracas) started at shortstop and batted second.  1-for-5 with one RBI
Jesus Ustariz (former Johnson City-Caracas) started at third base and batted fourth.  0-for-2 with one RBI, one walk, one sac fly, one stolen base, and committed two errors.
Dail Villanueva (former Peoria-Caracas) entered in the eighth and pitched one inning.  He allowed no hits or runs.  (g/f:2-1)

Margarita-Caribes beat Caracas 5-4
Caracas Official Site Post Game

Hector Garcia (former Johnson City-La Guaira) started as designated hitter and batted sixth.  0-for-4 with two strikeouts.
Anderson Gerdel (former Palm beach-La Guaira) entered in the 11th and pitched one inning.  He allowed one hit, no runs, two walks, and struck one out for the winning decision (2-0).  (g/f:1-0)

La Guaira beat Detroit 5-4 in 11 innings

Wednesday's Games:
Aragua (7-2) visits Magallanes (3-8) @ 10:00 AM VET
Zulia (4-5) visits Lara (5-6) @ 11:00 AM VET
Detroit (2-8) visits Boston (7-3) @ 11:00 AM VET
Philadelphia (4-6) visits La Guaira (7-4) @ 11:00 AM VET
Margarita-Caribes (7-4) visits Caimanes (4-7) @ 11:00 AM VET


Arizona Fall League:

Carson Kelly (St. Louis-Glendale) started at catcher and batted fifth.  0-for-4, one passed ball, and threw out one base runner.
Paul DeJong (Springfield-Glendale) started at shortstop and batted seventh.  1-for-3 at the plate.
Rowan Wick (Springfield-Glendale) entered in the eighth and pitched one inning.  He allowed two hits, no runs, and struck one out.  (p-s:12-9)(g/f:0-2)

Surprise beat Glendale 4-0
MLB Official Site Post Game

Wednesday's Games:
Glendale (4-9) visits Salt River (8-4-1) @ 12:35 PM MST
Peoria (10-1-2) visits Mesa (6-7) @ 12:35 PM MST
Scottsdale (3-10) visits Surprise (6-6-1) @ 12:35 PM MST


Mexican Pacific League:

Efren Navarro (Memphis-Hermosillo) started at first base and batted third.  0-for-5 with three strikeouts and assisted in one double play.

Iker Franco (former Springfield-Culiacan) started as designated hitter and batted eighth.  0-for-3 with two strikeouts and grounded into one double play.

Culiacan beat Hermosillo 3-1 in 11 innings
LMP Official Site Post Game

Randy Arozarena (MiLB signing-Navojoa) started in centerfield and batted second.  1-for-5 with one run and grounded into one double play.
Kyle Grana (Palm Beach-Navojoa) entered in the ninth and pitched one inning.  He allowed two hits, two earned runs, two walks, and struck one out for the save (3).  (p-s:31-16)(g/f:1-1)

Navojoa beat Mazatlan 9-8
LMP Official Site Post Game

Ramon Delgado (former Memphis-Jalisco) entered in the seventh and pitched to five batters.  He allowed three hits, one earned run, threw one wild pitch, and struck one out.  (p-s:20-16)(g/f:1-0)

Jalisco beat Mexicali 8-2
LMP Official Site Post Game

Wednesday's Games:
Hermosillo (7-5) visits Culiacan (6-6) @ 7:30 PM MST
Mochis (8-4) visits Obregon (5-7) @ 7:00 PM MST
Navojoa (7-5) visits Mazatlan (3-9) @ 8:00 PM MT
Jalisco (6-6) visits Mexicali (6-6) @ 7:30 PM PT


Dominican League:

Eliezer Alvarez (Peoria-Escogido) started as designated hitter and batted seventh.  0-for-4 with three strikeouts.

Tony Cruz (former St. Louis-Licey) started at catcher and batted eighth.  0-for-2 with one walk, one strikeout, and allowed two stolen bases.

Escogido beat Licey 4-0

Jose Fernandez (Matanzas-Cibaenas) started as designated hitter and batted sixth.  1-for-3 at the plate.

Cibao beat Cibaenas 5-4 in 10 innings
LIDOM Official Site Post Game

Eugenio Velez (former Memphis-Azucareros) started in left field and batted leadoff.  0-for-5 at the plate.
Magneuris Sierra (Peoria-Azucareros) started in right field and batted second.  0-for-5 with one run and two strikeouts.

Estrellas beat Azucareros 2-1 in 11 innings
LIDOM Official Site Post Game

Notes:
Remembering Oscar Taveras (St. Louis-Cibaenas) on the second anniversary of his death: Cibaenas Official Site

Raul Valdes (former St. Louis-Azucareros) plans to pitch in November: Azucareros Official Twitter

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


Colombian League (November 4, 2016):

Dewin Perez (State College-Cartagena) was loaned out to Barranquilla: El Meridiano

Tuesday, October 27, 2015

Cardinals Winter League Notebook 10-27-15: Luke Weaver Strikes Out Four & Holds One Inherited Runner On Base Over Two & A Third Scoreless Innings For The Win; Hector Garcia Collects Two Singles, One Walk, & Two RBIs; Lance Zawadzki Hits A Solo Home Run & Scores Two More Runs



Venezuelan League:

Breyvic Valera (Springfield-Margarita) started in left field and batted ninth.  1-for-3 at the plate.

Jose Martinez (former Springfield-Aragua) started at third base and batted sixth.  0-for-3 at the plate.

Aragua beat Margarita 1-0 in game one of doubleheader

Eliezer Alfonzo (former Peoria-Margarita) started at first base and batted third.  1-for-4 with one strikeout and one fielding error.
Breyvic Valera (Springfield-Margarita) started in centerfield and batted seventh.  1-for-2 with one run and one sacrifice.

Jose Martinez (former Springfield-Aragua) started as designated hitter and batted fifth.  1-for-3 with one RBI and one walk.

Aragua beat Margarita 5-4 in game two of doubleheader
LVBP Official Site Post Game

Cesar Izturis (former St. Louis-Lara) started at second base and batted second.  1-for-4 with one two-out RBI and one walk.

Lara beat La Guaira 6-3
LVBP Official Site Post Game

Notes:
Inflation is hurting the league: El Emergente

Adron Chambers (former St. Louis) is expected to join Magallanes this week: El Emergente

Tuesday's Games:
Magallanes (7-8) visits Caracas (11-5) @ 7:00 PM VET


Venezuelan Parallel League:

Jesus Ustariz (former Johnson City-Caracas) started at third base and batted third.  0-for-2 with two walks and one strikeout.

Cardenales beat Caracas 4-3

Carlos Torres (GCL-Margarita) started in right field and batted sixth.  0-for-2 with one walk.

Margarita beat Detroit 2-1

Ronnierd Garcia (State College-Caribes) started at first base and batted sixth.  2-for-4 with one run, one walk, and one strikeout.

Orlando Munoz (former GCL-Aragua) entered in the eighth and pitched two innings.  He allowed one hit, no runs, and one walk.  (g/f:3-2)

Caribes beat Aragua 11-5

Hector Garcia (former Johnson City-La Guaira) started at first base and batted fourth.  2-for-3 with two RBIs, one run, and one walk.

La Guaira beat Tampa Bay 9-0

Tuesday's Games:
La Guaira (7-8) visits Zulia (10-5) @ 10:00 AM VET
Detroit (5-10) visits Magallanes (8-8) @ 10:00 AM VET
Caimanes (5-9) visits Cardenales (4-10) @ 11:00 AM VET
Lara (6-6) visits Caribes (9-6) @ 11:00 AM VET
Caracas (10-5) visits Margarita (6-5) @ 11:00 AM VET
Aragua (8-5) visits Tampa Bay (4-9) @ 11:00 AM VET
Boston (10-3) visits Philadelphia (5-8) @ 11:00 AM VET


Mexican Pacific League:

Lance Zawadzki (former Memphis-Navojoa) started at third base and batted fourth.  1-for-5 with one home run, one RBI, and three runs.

Navojoa beat Culiacan 7-0
LMP Official Site Post Game

Tuesday's Games:
Jalisco (8-6) visits Obregon (7-7) @ 7:30 PM MST
Navojoa (9-6) visits Culiacan (3-12) @ 7:30 PM MT
Hermosillo (3-11) visits Mexicali (11-3) @ 7:30 PM PT
Mazatlan (6-8) visits Mochis (10-4) @ 7:30 PM MT


Arizona Fall League:

Patrick Wisdom (Springfield-Surprise) started at third base and batted seventh.  0-for-4 with two strikeouts and one caught stealing.
Luke Weaver (Palm Beach-Surprise) entered in the fourth and pitched 2.1 innings.  He allowed no hits or runs, hit one batter, and struck four out for the winning decision (1-0).  (p-s:31-18)(g/f:1-0)(ir-s:1-0)

Surprise beat Peoria 6-1
MLB Official Site Post Game

Tuesday's Games:
Glendale (6-3) visits Mesa (2-9) @ 12:35 PM MST
Peoria (4-5) visits Surprise (8-3) @ 12:35 PM MST
Salt River (5-5) visits Scottsdale (5-5) @ 12:35 PM MST


Dominican League:

Alberto Rosario (Springfield-Estrellas) started at catcher and batted ninth.  0-for-3, one throwing error, and allowed one stolen base.
Omar Javier (former Johnson City-Estrellas) entered in the sixth and pitched one inning.  He allowed no hits or runs.  (p-s:3-3)(g/f:2-1)

Audry Perez (former St. Louis-Cibaenas) started at catcher and batted eighth.  0-for-3, allowed two stolen bases, and one throwing error.
Angel Castro (former Memphis-Cibaenas) entered in the fifth and pitched three innings.  He allowed two hits, no runs, and struck two out for the winning decision (1-0).  (p-s:16-16)(g/f:6-1)

Cibaenas beat Estrellas 6-1
LIDOM Official Site Post Game

Notes:
Pedro Feliz (former St. Louis) on the Dominican Republic roster for Premier 12: Listin Diario

Yordano Ventura (Kansas City) remembers Oscar Taveras (St. Louis-Cibaenas) a year after his death: Listin Diario

Tuesday's Games:
Cibaenas (2-6) visits Estrellas (5-3) @ 7:30 PM AST
Escogido (4-4) visits Cibao (3-5) 7:30 PM AST
Azucareros (3-4) visits Licey (6-1) 7:30 PM AST


Colombian League (November 6, 2015):

Notes:
Jose Calero (former GCL) will pitch for Sincelejo: El Meridiano


Premier 12 (November 8, 2015):

Notes:
Trey Nielsen (Palm Beach) made the Italy roster: Mister Baseball

Thursday, November 13, 2014

Cardinals Winter League Notebook 11-13-14: Cody Stanley Collects Four Singles & Two RBIs; Jhohan Acevedo Singles Twice, Doubles, & Drives In One Run; Xavier Scruggs Hits A Solo Home Run



Arizona Fall League

Jacob Wilson (Springfield-Peoria) started at first base and batted second.  0-for-6 with two strikeouts and assisted in one double play.
Cody Stanley (Springfield-Peoria) started at catcher and batted fourth.  4-for-6 with two RBIs (one w/two-outs).
C.J. McElroy (Peoria-Peoria) entered late in the game as a pinch runner and stole one base.
Breyvic Valera (Springfield-Peoria) entered late in the game at second base.
Sam Tuivailala (St. Louis-Peoria) entered in the ninth and pitched one inning.  He allowed three hits, one earned run, and struck two out for the blown save (2).  (p-s:31-19)
Mitch Harris (Memphis-Peoria) entered in the tenth and pitched one inning.  He allowed three hits, two earned runs, one home run, and struck one out for the blown save (1) and losing decision (0-2).  (p-s:15-14)(g/f:2-0)

Mesa beat Peoria 6-5 in 11 innings
MLB Official Site Post Game

Thursday's Games:
Glendale (14-15-1) visits Mesa (15-14-1) @ 12:35 PM MST
Peoria (14-14-3) visits Surprise (16-14-1) @ 12:35 PM MST
Salt River (17-10-4) visits Scottsdale (11-20) @ 12:35 PM MST


Venezuelan League

Ronny Cedeno (former St. Louis-Magallanes) startedat shortstop and batted leadoff.  2-for-5 with one run, two strikeouts, and assisted in one double play.

Rafael Ortega (Memphis-La Guaira) entered late in the game in centerfield.
Alex Castellanos (former Springfield-La Guaira) entered late in the game in left field.

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

Cesar Valera (Palm Beach-Caribes) entered late in the game at shortstop.

Cesar Izturis (former St. Louis-Lara) started at second base and batted second.  3-for-4 with two doubles, three RBIs (one w/two-outs), two runs, one walk, and assisted in two double plays.

Lara beat Caribes 11-1
LVBP Official Site Post Game

Jose Martinez (former Springfield-Aragua) started at second base and batted fourth.  0-for-3 with one walk, one throwing error, and assisted in two double plays.

David Peralta (former Johnson City-Margarita) started in right field and batted second.  0-for-4 with one run and one strikeout.
Eliezer Alfonso (former Peoria-Margarita) started as designated hitter and batted third.  2-for-3 with one RBI, one run, one hit by pitch, and one strikeout.
Andy Moye (former 2010 draft selection-Margarita) started and pitched to three batters.  He allowed no hits, one earned run, and two walks.  (g/f:1-0)

Margarita beat Aragua 5-2
LVBP Official Site Post Game

Notes:
Breyvic Valera (Springfield-Peoria) is expected to join Margarita on November 24, 2014: Margarita Official Site

Andy Moye (former 2010 draft selection-Margarita) left the game early due to an injured right shoulder: Margarita Official Site

Thursday's Games:
Caribes (21-7) visits Lara (11-18) @ 7:30 PM VST
Caracas (13-17) visits Zulia (20-7) @ 7:30 PM VST
La Guaira (8-19) visits Aragua (16-10) @ 7:30 PM VST


Venezuelan Parallel League

Carlos Torres (Johnson City-Margarita) entered late in the game as a pinch hitter and batted ninth.  0-for-1 with one strikeout.

Edubray Ramos (former VSL-Philadelphia) entered in the ninth and pitched one inning.  He allowed one hit, two runs (one earned), two walks, and struck two out for the winning decision (1-0).

Philadelphia beat Margarita 5-4

Jhohan Acevedo (State College-Caracas) started in left field and batted seventh.  3-for-5 with one double and one RBI.

Lara and Caracas tied 2-2 after 11 innings

Thursday's Games:
Zulia (9-13) visits Lara (18-9) for a doubleheader beginning @ 9:30 AM VST
Magallanes (15-9) visits La Guaira (18-7) @ 10:00 AM VST
Caribes (8-15) visits Aragua (16-7) @ 10:00 AM VST
Detroit (12-12) visits Seattle (14-9) @ 11:00 VST
Boston (8-16) visits Margarita (9-15) @ 11:00 AM VST
Philadelphia (11-15) visits Tampa Bay (8-15) @ 11:00 AM VST
Cardenales (13-11) visits Caimanes (18-7) @ 11:00 AM VST
Caracas (12-12) visits Navegantes (4-21) @ 11:00 AM VST


Mexican Pacific League

Justin Christian (former Memphis-Mochis) started in centerfield and batted leadoff.  0-for-2 with one hit by pitch.

Dennys Reyes (former St. Louis-Culiacan) entered in the seventh and pitched to two batters.  He allowed no hits or runs, and struck two out for the hold (2).  (p-s:8-6)(ir-s:2-0)

Culiacan beat Mochis 1-0
LMP Official Site Post Game

Brian Broderick (former Memphis-Jalisco) entered in the ninth and pitched one inning.  He allowed one hit, no runs, and struck two out for the save (9).  (p-s:12-10)(g/f:1-0)

Luis Garcia (former New Haven-Hermosillo) started at first base and batted fourth.  2-for-4 with one home run, two RBIs, two runs, and assisted in one double play.
Shaun Garceau (former Springfield-Hermosillo) started and pitched four innings.  He allowed five hits, one earned run, three walks, and struck one out.  (p-s:65-42)(g/f:3-4)

Jalisco beat Hermosillo 8-5
LMP Official Site Post Game

Notes:
St. Louis, San Francisco, Atlanta, Boston, Houston, Texas, Tampa Bay, Seattle, Chicago-A, Philadelphia New York-A, New York-N, Chicago-N, and Baltimore had scouts on hand for the second game of the Mexican Academy League All-Star Game, which ended in a 5-5 tie: MiLB Official Site

Tim Federowicz (Los Angeles) has signed on to play for Navojoa: Navojoa Official Site

Jalisco will honor Fernando Valenzuela (former St. Louis) on November 14, 2014: Jalisco Official Site

Thursday's Games:
Mochis (15-13) visits Culiacan (14-14) @ 7:30 PM MT
Jalisco (17-11) visits Hermosillo (11-17) @ 7:30 PM MST
Mazatlan (13-14) visits Navojoa (10-18) @ 7:30 PM MST


Dominican League

Audry Perez (Memphis free agent-Cibaenas) started at catcher and batted eighth.  0-for-3 with one run and one hit by pitch.

Eugenio Velez (former Memphis-Azucareros) started in right field and batted leadoff.  0-for-5 at the plate.

Cibaenas beat Azucareros 4-3
Listin Diario Post Game

D'Angelo Jimenez (former Memphis-Licey) entered late in the game as a pinch hitter and batted eighth.  1-for-1 with one two-out RBI.

Xavier Scruggs (St. Louis-Cibao) started as designated hitter and batted fourth.  1-for-4 with one home run, one RBI, one run, and one strikeout.

Licey beat Cibao 7-5
LIDOM Official Site Post Game

Notes:
Derek Dietrich (Miami) has signed on to play for Cibaenas: Cibaenas Official Site

Toxicology report came back on Oscar Taveras (St. Louis-Cibaenas): Listin Diario

Thursday's Games:
Cibao (11-9) visits Licey (9-11) @ 7:30 PM AST
Escogido (6-14) visits Estrellas (10-9) @ 7:30 PM AST


Nicaraguan League

Edgard Montiel (former DSL-Chinandega) started at first base and batted seventh.  1-for-3 at the plate.
Jem Argenal (former GCL-Chinandega) started in centerfield and batted ninth.  0-for-3 with two strikeouts and grounded into one double play.

Boer beat Chinandega 3-2
LNBP Official Site Post Game

Ryde Rodriguez (former Palm Beach-San Fernando) started in right field and batted fifth.  0-for-4 with two strikeouts

Jose Garcia (former Memphis-Rivas) started as designated hitter and batted leadoff.  1-for-4 with one walk and one stolen base

Rivas beat San Fernando 5-3
LNBP Official Site Post Game

No Games Scheduled For Thursday


Australian Baseball League

C.J. Beatty (former Palm Beach-Brisbane) started at third base and batted third.  2-for-4 with one home run, two RBIs (one w/two-outs), one run, one sac fly, one strikeout, and assisted in one double play.

Melbourne beat Brisbane 7-6
Brisbane Official Site Post Game

Friday's Games:
Canberra (1-4) visits Sidney (6-3) @ 7:00 PM AET
Melbourne (2-3) visits Brisbane (5-4) @ 6:30 PM AEST
Perth (3-2) visits Adelaide (2-3) @ 7:00 PM ACT


Puerto Rican League

Luis Mateo (Memphis free agent-Caguas) started at shortstop and batted eighth.  0-for-3 with one walk.

Jonathan Rodriguez (Memphis-Santurce) started as designated hitter and batted fourth.  2-for-3 with one double, one walk, one strikeout, and one caught stealing.
Ivan Maldonado (former MiLB tryout-Santurce) started and pitched four innings.  He allowed four hits, no runs, one walk, and struck one out.  (g/f:3-5)

Santurce beat Caguas 2-0
LBPRC Official Site Post Game

Anthony Garcia (Palm Beach-Carolina) started in right field and batted fourth.  1-for-4 with one RBI, one run, and one sac fly.

Randy Ruiz (former MiLB signing-Mayaguez) started as designated hitter and batted fifth.  2-for-5 with one home run, four two-out RBIs, one run, and one strikeout.
Luis Montanez (former Memphis-Mayaguez) started in right field and batted eighth.  2-for-5 with two RBIs, one strikeout, and grounded into two double plays.

Mayaguez beat Carolina 11-9
LBPRC Official Site Post Game

Notes:
Alex Cora (former MiLB signing-Caguas) made a request to fans to come out to the games as attendance is extremely low this season: Primera Hora

Thursday's Games:
Carolina (5-5) visits San Juan (2-6) @ 7:30 PM AST
Mayaguez (5-4) visits Caguas (4-5) @ 7:30 PM AST


Colombian League

Jonathan Escudero (Johnson City-Barranquilla) gave up a home run and the lead in relief in the third inning, but Barranquilla came back to beat Sincelejo 3-2: El Heraldo


MLB-NPB All-Star Series

Friday's game is scheduled for 4:00 AM ET @ Tokyo Dome


Cuban League

Many scouts were on hand to see the showcase of Yoan Moncada (Cienfuegos).  Hits from both sides of the plate and manned shortstop, second base, and third base for a 30-minute workout: El Nuevo Herald

Monday, November 3, 2014

Cardinals Winter League Notebook 11-3-14: Xavier Scruggs Singles Twice, Doubles, Homers, & Drives In Three Runs; Anthony Garcia Reaches Base Safely Five Times & Knocks In One Run; Justin Wright Strikes Out Two & Holds One Inherited Runner On Base Over One & A Third Hitless/Scoreless Innings



Arizona Fall League

Breyvic Valera (Springfield-Peoria) has played in eight games going 9-for-26 (.346) with one double, four RBIs, ten total bases, four runs, five walks, three stolen bases, two strikeouts, two caught stealing, .438 OBP, .385 SLG, and .822 OPS.
Cody Stanley (Springfield-Peoria) has played in 12 games going 13-for-45 (.289) with four doubles, seven RBIs, 17 total bases, three runs, two walks, two stolen bases, five strikeouts, .319 OBP, .378 SLG, and .697 OPS.
Jacob Wilson (Springfield-Peoria) has played in 16 games going 17-for-60 (.283) with five doubles, one triple, eight RBIs, 24 total bases, five runs, four walks, one stolen base, nine strikeouts, one caught stealing, .338 OBP, .400 SLG, and .738 OPS.
C.J. McElroy (Peoria-Peoria) has played in ten games going 4-for-27 (.148) with one double, one RBI, five total bases, three runs, five walks, five stolen bases, eight strikeouts, one caught stealing, .343 OBP, .185 SLG, and .528 OPS.

Sam Tuivailala (St. Louis-Peoria) has made eight relief appearances posting a 1-0 record, 0.90 ERA, and two saves.  He's allowed seven hits, two runs (one earned), five walks, and struck ten out over ten innings.
Tyrell Jenkins (Palm Beach-Peoria) has made four starts posting a 0-2 record, 1.56 ERA, and 1.10 WHIP.  He's allowed 14 hits, five runs (three earned), one home run, five walks, and struck 13 out over 17.1 innings.
Mitch Harris (Memphis-Peoria) has made seven relief appearances posting a 0-1 record, 3.12 ERA, and one hold.  He's allowed eight hits, three earned runs, one home run, two walks, and struck nine out over 8.2 innings.
Chris Perry (Palm Beach-Peoria) has made seven relief appearances posting a 0-0 record, 6.75 ERA, 2.40 WHOP, and two holds.  He's allowed seven hits, five earned runs, one home run, nine walks, and struck three out over 6.2 innings.

Monday's Games:
Scottsdale (10-12) visits Peoria (8-12-2) @ 12:35 PM MST
Surprise (9-12-1) visits Glendale (9-11-1) @ 12:35 PM MST
Salt River (14-5-3) visits Mesa (11-9-1) @ 6:35 PM MST


Venezuelan League

Jose Martinez (former Springfield-Aragua) started at second base and batted fifth.  2-for-4 with one double, one home run, one RBI, two runs, and one hit by pitch.  Video of game winning homer: Lider
Jorge Rondon (Memphis-Aragua) entered in the sixth and pitched to three batters.  He allowed two hits and one earned run.

Aragua beat Caracas 3-2 in 11 innings
LVBP Official Site Post Game

Kristhiam Linares (former Springfield-Zulia) entered in the seventh and pitched 1.1 innings.  He allowed one hit, no runs, and struck one out.  (g/f:2-2)(ir-s:2-1)

Joe Thurston (former St. Louis-Lara) started in left field and batted eighth.  0-for-2 with one walk and one strikeout.

Lara beat Zulia 8-4
LVBP Official Site Post Game

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 (3).  (g/f:1-0)

Jamie Romak (former Memphis-La Guaira) started in left field and moved to right, batting sixth.  1-for-4 and one fielding error.
Rafael Ortega (Memphis-La Guaira) entered late in the game in centerfield.

Caribes beat La Guaira 7-4
LVBP Official Site Post Game

Ronny Cedeno (former St. Louis-Magallanes) started at shortstop and batted leadoff.  2-for-5 with one strikeout.

David Peralta (former Johnson City-Margarita) started in right field and batted third.  1-for-4 with one walk, one strikeout, and one caught stealing.
Eliezer Alfonso (former Peoria-Margarita) started as designated hitter and batted fourth.  0-for-5 with two strikeouts.

Magallanes beat Margarita 6-5 in 10 innings
LVBP Official Site Post Game

Notes:
Alex Gonzalez (Detroit free agent-Caracas) has joined the Caracas club: Caracas Official Site

Monday's Game:
Magallanes (8-11) visits Margarita (8-14) @ 7:30 PM VST


Venezuelan Parallel League

Jamie Romak (former Memphis-La Guaira) has played in three games going 3-for-9 (.333) with one home run, one RBI, six total bases, two runs, one walk, two hit by pitches, two strikeouts, .500 OBP, and .667 SLG.
Jhohan Acevedo (State College-Caracas) has played in 13 games going 11-for-36 (.306) with two doubles, four RBIs, 13 total bases, two runs, two walks, two sac flies, two stolen bases, eight strikeouts, grounded into one double play, one caught stealing, .325 OBP, and .361 SLG.
Jose Godoy (Johnson City-Caribes) has played in six games going 3-for-12 (.250) with one home run, three RBIs, six total bases, three runs, seven walks, four strikeouts, .526 OBP, and .500 SLG.
Ronnierd Garcia (Peoria-Caribes) has played in 14 games going 13-for-53 (.245) with one double, one home run, ten RBIs, 17 total bases, three runs, four walks, one hit by pitch, one sac fly, ten strikeouts, one caught stealing, .305 OBP, and .321 SLG.
Carlos Torres (Johnson City-Margarita) has played in 13 games going 8-for-33 (.242) with three doubles, four RBIs, 11 total bases, three runs, one hit by pitch, two sac flies, one sacrifice, one stolen base, two strikeouts, grounded into one double play, .250 OBP, and .333 SLG.

Orlando Munoz (former GCL-Aragua) has made two relief appearances posting a 0-0 record and 0.00 ERA.  He's allowed one hit, no runs, one walk, and struck two out over 4.1 innings.
Roberto Canache (former Johnson City-Caribes) has made one start posting a 0-0 record and 0.00 ERA.  He's allowed two hits, no runs, and struck three out over three innings.
Jose Rada (former Springfield-Aragua) has made one relief appearance posting a 1-0 record and 0.00 ERA.  He's allowed one hit, no runs, one walk, and struck three out over two innings.
Anderson Gerdel (Johnson City-La Guaira) has made three starts posting a 0-0 record and 0.75 ERA.  He's allowed seven hits, one earned run, hit one batter, and struck seven out over 12 innings.
Javier Avendano (former Batavia-Aragua) has made three starts posting a 1-0 record and 0.82 ERA  He's allowed eight hits, two runs (one earned), four walks, hit one batter, thrown one wild pitch, and struck nine out over 11 innings.
Kender Villegas (Johnson City-La Guaira) has made five appearances (four starts) posting a 1-1 record and 1.50 ERA.  He' allowed 15 hits, seven runs (three earned), one home run, thrown one wild pitch, and struck 17 out over 18 innings.
Gueddy Guerra (former VSL-Margarita) has made four starts posting a 0-2 record and 2.57 ERA.  He's allowed 22 hits, six earned runs, seven walks, hit one batter, and struck 19 out over 21 innings.
Dail Villanueva (former Peoria-Caribes) has made seven relief appearances posting a 1-0 record and 2.89 ERA.  He's allowed five hits, three earned runs, six walks, hit one batter, and struck 11 out over 9.1 innings.
Jose Gomez (GCL-Zulia) has made one relief appearance posting a 0-0 record and 9.00 ERA.  He's allowed two hits, two runs (one earned), and one walk over one inning.

Monday's Games:
Zulia (7-10) visits Caribes (8-7) @ 10:00 AM VST
Boston (5-12) visits La Guaira (9-7) @ 10:00 AM VST
Tampa Bay (6-10) visits Aragua (10-5) @ 10:00 AM VST
Margarita (8-8) visits Seattle (8-8) @ 11:00 AM VST
Philadelphia (6-12) visits Detroit (9-7) @ 11:00 AM VST
Navegantes (2-15) visits Magallanes (9-8) @ 11:00 AM VST
Lara (13-5) visits Caimanes (13-4) @ 11:00 AM VST
Caracas (10-7) visits Cardenales (9-7) @ 11:00 AM VST


Mexican Pacific League

Justin Christian (former Memphis-Mochis) started in centerfield and batted leadoff.  1-for-3 with one double, one two-out RBI, one walk, and one strikeout.

Mochis beat Jalisco 6-3
LMP Official Site Post Game

Shane Peterson (former Springfield-Mexicali) started in right field and batted seventh.  0-for-4 with one strikeout.

Mexicali beat Mazatlan 7-3
LMP Official Site Post Game

No Games Scheduled For Monday


Dominican League

Audry Perez (Memphis-Cibaenas) entered late in the game at catcher.

Xavier Scruggs (St. Louis-Cibao) started in left field and batted fifth.  4-for-5 with one double, one home run, three RBIs (one w/two-outs), and one run.

Cibao beat Cibaenas 8-6
LIDOM Official Site Post Game

Eugenio Velez (former Memphis-Azucareros) started in left field and batted third.  2-for-2 with one double, two two-out RBIs, one run, three walks, and one stolen base.

Azucareros beat Estrellas 8-0
LIDOM Official Site Post Game

Notes:
Tommy Medica (San Diego) joined Azucareros: Azucareros Official Site

Monday's Game:
Cibao (8-4) beat Escogido (4-9) @ 7:30 PM AST


Nicaraguan League

Jose Garcia (former Memphis-Rivas) started at shortstop and batted leadoff.  1-for-4 with one double, one run, one walk, and grounded into one double play.

Rivas beat Boer 10-5
LNBP Official Site Post Game

Edgard Montiel (former DSL-Chinandega) started at first base and batted seventh.  1-for-3 with one double, one walk, and one strikeout.
Jem Argenal (former GCL-Chinandega) started in centerfield and batted ninth.  1-for-4 with one RBI and one strikeout.

Chinandega beat Granada 2-1
LNBP Official Site Post Game

No Games Scheduled For Monday


Australian Baseball League

C.J. Beatty (former Palm Beach-Brisbane) has played in four games going 3-for-14 (.214) with one double, one home run, two RBIs, seven total bases, two runs, three strikeouts, .214 OBP, .500 SLG, and .714 OPS.

Wayne Lundgren (former Palm Beach-Sydney) has made two relief appearance posting a 0-0 record, 9.00 ERA, and 2.50 WHIP.  He's allowed five hits, two earned runs, one home run, and struck two out over two innings.

No Games Scheduled Until Thursday


Puerto Rican League

Anthony Garcia (Palm Beach-Carolina) started in right field and batted fourth.  1-for-1 with one RBI, three runs, two walks, two hit by pitches, and one missed catch error.
J.C. Romero (former St. Louis-Carolina) entered in the eighth and pitched 1.1 innings.  He allowed no hits or runs for the winning decision (1-0).  (g/f:2-1)

Luis Mateo (Memphis-Caguas) started at shortstop and batted ninth.  2-for-3 and assisted in one double play.
Justin Wright (Memphis-Caguas) entered in the seventh and pitched 1.1 innings.  He allowed no hits or runs, and struck two out.  (g/f:2-0)(ir-s:1-0)

Carolina beat Caguas 9-4
LBPRC Official Site Post Game

Ruben Gotay (former Memphis-San Juan) started at first base and batted second.  1-for-4 with one home run, one RBI, one run, one walk, one strikeout, and grounded into one double play.

Mayaguez beat San Juan 12-6
LBPRC Official Site Post Game

Notes:
Luis Mateo (Memphis-Caguas) and Jonathan Rodriguez (Memphis-Santurce) remember Oscar Taveras (St. Louis-Cibaenas): El Nuevo Dia

No Games Scheduled For Monday

Thursday, October 30, 2014

Cardinals Winter League Notebook 10-30-14: Oscar Taveras Tribute In Dominican League; Jacob Wilson Singles, Triples, & Drives In Two Runs; Anderson Gerdel Strikes Out Three Over Five Scoreless Innings



Arizona Fall League

Breyvic Valera (Springfield-Peoria) started at second base and batted leadoff.  0-for-4 with one stolen base and assisted in one double play.
Jacob Wilson (Springfield-Peoria) started at first base and batted sixth.  2-for-4 with one triple, two RBIs, two runs, one strikeout, and assisted in one double play.
Tyrell Jenkins (Palm Beach-Peoria) started and pitched four innings.  He allowed three hits, one earned run, two walks, and struck one out.  (p-s:65-37)(g/f:5-1)

Peoria beat Glendale 5-4
MLB Official Site Post Game

Thursday's Games:
Glendale (8-10-1) visits Peoria (7-11-2) @ 12:35 PM MST
Scottsdale (9-11) visits Mesa (10-8-1) @ 12:35 PM MST
Surprise (8-11-1) visits Salt River (13-4-3) @ 6:35 PM MST


Venezuelan League

Ronny Cedeno (former St. Louis-Magallanes) started at shortstop and batted leadoff.  2-for-3 with one run, two walks (one intentional), one strikeout, and assisted in one double play.

Magallanes beat Zulia 4-3
LVBP Official Site Post Game

Cesar Izturis (former St. Louis-Lara) started at second base and batted second.  2-for-5 with one triple and assisted in one double play.
Joe Thurston (former St. Louis-Lara) started in left field and batted seventh.  1-for-2 with one double, one two-out RBI, one run, and two walks.

Jose Martinez (former Springfield-Aragua) started at second base and batted fourth.  1-for-4 with one strikeout.

Lara beat Aragua 5-2
LVBP Official Site Post Game

Pedro Rodriguez (former MiLB signing-Caribes) entered in the eighth and pitched one inning.  He allowed no hits or runs, and struck one out for the hold (3).  (g/f:1-0)(ir-s:1-0)

David Peralta (former Johnson City-Margarita) started in right field and batted third.  3-for-4 at the plate.
Eliezer Alfonso (former Peoria-Margarita) started at first base and batted fourth.  0-for-4 with one run, grounded into one double play, and assisted in one double play.

Caribes beat Margarita 4-2
LVBP Official Site Post Game

Thursday's Games:
Zulia (12-4) visits Aragua (9-5) @ 7:30 PM VST
Lara (4-13) visits Magallanes (6-9) @ 7:30 PM VST
Caribes (15-2) visits Caracas (9-9) @ 7:30 PM VST
La Guaira (6-11) visits Margarita (5-13) @ 7:30 PM VST


Venezuelan League

Anderson Gerdel (Johnson City-La Guaira) started and pitched five innings.  He allowed three hits, no runs, and struck three out.

Aragua beat La Guaira 5-4

Jhohan Acevedo (State College-Caracas) started in centerfield and batted sixth.  1-for-4 with one double, and one RBI, and one sac fly.

Caracas beat Boston 5-3

Thursday's Games:
Navegantes (2-13) visits Caribes (6-6) @ 10:00 AM VST
Philadelphia (4-11) visits La Guaira (7-7) @ 10:00 AM VST
Seattle (8-6) visits Aragua (8-5) @ 10:00 AM VST
Caracas (10-5) visits Detroit (7-7) @ 11:00 AM VST
Tampa Bay (6-8) visits Magallanes (8-7) @ 11:00 AM VST
Margarita (8-6) visits Caimanes (11-4) @ 11:00 AM VST
Lara (11-4) visits Cardenales (7-7) @ 11:00 AM VST
Zulia (7-8) visits Boston (4-10) @ 11:00 AM VST


Mexican Pacific League

Brian Broderick (former Memphis-Jalisco) entered in the ninth and pitched one inning.  He allowed one hit, no runs, and struck one out.  (p-s:13-8)(g/f:1-0)

Jalisco beat Obregon 11-4
LMP Official Site Post Game

Brock Peterson (former St. Louis-Mexicali) started in left field and batted third.  1-for-4 with one ground into double play.
Shane Peterson (former Springfield-Mexicali) started in right field and batted seventh.  1-for-4 with one double and one RBI.

Luis Garcia (former New Haven-Hermosillo) started at first base and batted sixth.  0-for-3 and assisted in one double play.

Mexicali beat Hermosillo 3-1
LMP Official Site Post Game

Justin Christian (former Memphis-Mochis) started in centerfield and batted second.  0-for-4 at the plate.

Mazatlan beat Mochis 4-0
LMP Official Site Post Game

Notes:
Jose Torres went 2-for-3 with two RBIs and Estolano Francisco went 3-for-5 with one RBI in Mexican Academy League play: MiLB Official Site

Thursday's Games:
Mexicali (7-9) visits Hermosillo (7-9) @ 7:30 PM MST
Culiacan (6-10) visits Navojoa (8-8) @ 7:30 PM MST
Mochs (7-9) visits Mazatlan (10-5) @ 8:00 PM MT


Dominican League

Xavier Scruggs (St. Louis-Cibao) started in left field and batted fourth.  2-for-4 with two doubles, one two-out RBI, one run, and one strikeout.

Cibao beat Licey 4-2
LIDOM Official Site Post Game

Evan MacLane (former St. Louis-Estrellas) started and pitched three innings.  He allowed eight hits and five earned runs for the losing decision (0-1).  (g/f:6-2)

Escogido beat Estrellas 6-4
LIDOM Official Site Post Game

Eugenio Velez (former Memphis-Azucareros) started as designated hitter and batted second.  1-for-4 with one triple, one run, and one strikeout.
Danilo Sanchez (former Springfield-Azucareros) entered late in the game at catcher.

Audry Perez (Memphis-Cibaenas) started at catcher and batted ninth.  3-for-4 with one double.

Cibaneas beat Azucareros 4-1
LIDOM Official Site Post Game

Notes:
Cibaenas held a tribute for Oscar Taveras (St. Louis-Cibaenas) before Thursday's game.  The team signed a jersey worn by Taveras and gave it to his parents.  Francisco Taveras, Oscar's father, threw out the first pitch with Carlos Martinez (St. Louis-Cibaenas) in the batting box and Audry Perez (Memphis-Cibaenas) catching: Cibaenas Official Site

Photos of jersey signed by team: Laura Bonnelly Twitter

Stanley Javier (former St. Louis-Cibaenas CEO) signing jersey: Laura Bonnelly Twitter

Carlos Martinez (St. Louis-Cibaenas) signing jersey: Laura Bonnelly Twitter

Taveras' family holding photographs and jersey: Laura Bonnelly Twitter

Juan Lagares (New York-N-Cibaenas) and Carlos Martinez (St. Louis-Cibaenas) in the batting boxes and Audry Perez (Memphis-Cibaenas) catching the first pitch from Francisco Taveras: Laura Bonnelly Twitter

Thursday's Games:
Cibaenas (6-2) visits Licey (1-8) 7:30 PM AST


Nicaraguan League

Edgard Montiel (former DSL-Chinandega) started at first base and batted seventh.  3-for-4 with one RBI, one run, and one walk.
Jem Argenal (former GCL-Chinandega) started in centerfield and batted ninth.  2-for-4 with one RBI, one run, one walk, and one stolen base.

Jose Garcia (former Memphis-Rivas) started at shortstop and batted second.  1-for-4 with one double, one run, one walk, and two strikeouts.

Chinandega beat Rivas 7-6
LNBP Official Site Post Game

No Games Scheduled For Thursday


Australian Baseball League

C.J. Beatty (former Palm Beach-Brisbane) started at third base and batted sixth.  0-for-3 with one strikeout.

Adelaide beat Brisbane 8-3
Adelaide Official Site Post Game

Friday's Games:
Adelaide (1-0) visits Brisbane (0-1) @ 6:30 PM AEST
Sydney (0-0) visits Perth (0-0) @ 7:20 PM AWST


Puerto Rican League

Notes:
Randy Ruiz (former MiLB signing-Mayaguez) is expected to report on November 3rd or 4th: El Nuevo Dia

Thursday's Games:
Santurce (0-0) visits San Juan (0-0) @ 7:30 PM AST
Caguas (0-0) visits Mayaguez (0-0) @ 7:30 PM AST

Wednesday, October 29, 2014

Cardinals Winter League Notebook 10-29-14: Kender Villegas Strikes Out Four Over Five Scoreless Innings For The Win; Carlos Torres Singles & Drives In Two Runs; Jhonny Polanco Strikes Out One Over One Hitless/Scoreless Inning For The Save



Arizona Fall League

Cody Stanley (Springfield-Peoria) started at catcher and batted fourth.  2-for-4 with one RBI, one stolen base, and allowed two stolen bases.
Jacob Wilson (Springfield-Peoria) started at second base and batted seventh.  0-for-4 with one strikeout and assisted in two double plays.
C.J. McElroy (Peoria-Peoria) started in left field and batted ninth.  1-for-4 with one run, one stolen base, one strikeout, and one caught stealing.
Sam Tuivailala (St. Louis-Peoria) entered in the seventh and pitched one inning.  He allowed no hits or runs, two walks, and struck one out for the winning decision (1-0).  (p-s:18-7)(g/f:1-0)

Peoria beat Mesa 2-1
MLB Official Site Post Game

Wednesday's Games:
Mesa (9-8-1) visits Scottsdale (9-10) @ 12:35 PM MST
Peoria (6-11-2) visits Glendale (8-9-1) @ 12:35 PM MST
Salt River (13-4-2) visits Surprise (8-11) @ 12:35 PM MST


Venezuelan League

Eliezer Alfonso (former Peoria-Margarita) started as designated hitter and batted fourth.  1-for-3 with one walk and one strikeout.
David Peralta (former Johnson City-Margarita) started in right field and batted fifth.  0-for-2 with one walk and two strikeouts.

Caribes beat Margarita 6-0
LVBP Official Site Post Game

Ronny Cedeno (former St. Louis-Magallanes) started at shortstop and batted seventh.  1-for-3 with one RBI, one walk., and assisted in one double play.

Cesar Izturis (former St. Louis-Lara) started at second base and batted second.  3-for-5 with one double, two RBIs (one w/two-outs), one missed catch error, and assisted in two double plays.

Lara beat Magallanes 8-3
LVBP Official Site Post Game

Jose Martinez (former Springfield-Aragua) started at second base and batted fourth.  2-for-5 with one RBI, two runs, two strikeouts, and assisted in two double plays.
Jorge Rondon (Memphis-Aragua) entered in the sixth and pitched 1.1 innings.  He allowed two hits, no runs, and struck two out for the hold (3).  (g/f:2-0)(ir-s:1-0)
Eduardo Sanchez (former St. Louis-Aragua) entered in the eighth and pitched to four batters.  He allowed two hits, two earned runs, threw two wild pitches, and struck one out for the hold (3).  (g/f:1-0)

Aragua beat La Guaira 8-3 in 10 innings
LVBP Official Site Post Game

Notes:
Caracas released Tommy Pham (St. Louis) due to poor performance: El Nacional

Wednesday's Games:
Zulia (12-3) visits Magallanes (5-9) @ 7:30 PM VST
Lara (3-13) visits Aragua (9-4) @ 7:30 PM VST
Caribes (14-2) visits Margarita (5-12) @ 7:30 PM VST
La Guaira (6-10) visits Caracas (8-9) @ 7:30 PM VST


Venezuelan Parallel League

Jose Godoy (Johnson City-Caribes) started at catcher and batted fifth.  2-for-4 with one RBI, one run, one walk, and one strikeout.
Dail Villanueva (former Peoria-Caribes) entered in the tenth and pitched to five batters.  He allowed one hit, no runs, two walks, and struck one out.

Caribes and Tampa Bay tied 2-2 after 11 innings

Jaime Romak (former Memphis-La Guaira) started in right field and batted third.  1-for-3 with one home run, one RBI, one run, and one hit by pitch.
Kender Villegas (Johnson Ciy-La Guaira) started and pitched five innings.  He allowed three hits, no runs, threw one wild pitch, and struck four out for the winning decision (1-1).

La Guaira beat Zulia 8-5

Carlos Torres (Johnson City-Margarita) started in left field and moved to center, batting fifth.  1-for-3 with two RBIs, one sac fly, and two strikeouts.

Margarita beat Cardenales 8-4

Wednesday's Games:
Lara (10-4) visits Caribes (6-6) @ 10:00 AM VST
La Guaira (7-6) visits Aragua (7-5) @ 10:00 AM VST
Zulia (6-8) visits Philadelphia (4-10) @ 11:00 AM VST
Navegantes (2-12) visits Detroit (6-6) @ 11:00 AM VST
Margarita (7-6) visits Magallanes (8-6) @ 11:00 AM VST
Seattle (7-6) visits Caimanes (11-3) @ 11:00 AM VST
Tampa Bay (6-7) visits Cardenales (6-7) @ 11:00 AM VST
Caracas (9-5) visits Boston (4-9) @ 11:00 AM VST


Mexican Pacific League

Hugo Castellanos (former Memphis-Jalisco) entered in the sixth and pitched two innings.  He allowed two hits, one earned run, one home run, one walk, and struck one out.  (p-s:27-15)(g/f:3-0)

Obregon beat Jalisco 8-4
LMP Official Site Post Game

Brock Peterson (former St. Louis-Mexicali) started in left field and batted third.  0-for-4 with one run, one walk, and three strikeouts.
Shane Peterson (former Springfield-Mexicali) started in right field and batted seventh.  2-for-4 with one run and one strikeout.

Luis Garcia (former New Haven-Hermosillo) enered late in the game as a pinch hitter and batted seventh.  1-for-1 at the plate.

Hermosillo beat Mexicali 7-6
LMP Official Site Post Game

Justin Christian (former Memphis-Mochis) started in centerfield and batted leadoff.  2-for-4 with one strikeout and one caught stealing.

Mazatlan beat Mochis 2-0
LMP Official Site Post Game

Wednesday's Games:
Obregon (9-6) visits Jalisco (9-7) @ 7:00 PM CT
Mexicali (6-9) visits Hermosillo (7-8) @ 7:30 PM MST
Culiacan (6-9) visits Navojoa (7-8) @ 7:30 PM MST
Mochis (7-8) visits Mazatlan (9-5) @ 8:00 PM MT


Dominican League

Luis Perdomo (former Springfield-Estrellas) entered in the sixth and pitched to four batters.  He allowed no hits, two earned runs, one walk, hit one batter, and threw one wild pitch.  (g/f:2-0)(ir-s:2-1)
Kelvin Jimenez (former St. Louis-Estrellas) entered in the eighth and pitched to four batters.  He allowed three hits and one earned run,  (g/f:1-0)

Xavier Scruggs (St. Louis-Cibao) started in left field and batted fourth.  3-for-4 with one run and one walk.

Estrellas beat Cibao 9-7
LIDOM Official Site Post Game

Eugenio Velez (former Memphis-Azucareros) started in left field and batted second.  0-for-3 with one run and one walk.

Azucareros beat Escogido 6-2
LIDOM Official Site Post Game

Notes:
Crowds bid farewell to Oscar Taveras (St. Louis-Cibaenas): Listin Diario and Cibaneas Official Site

Wednesday's Games:
Cibao (5-3) visits Licey (1-7) @ 7:30 PM AST
Escogido (2-7) visits Estrellas (6-3) @ 7:30 PM AST
Cibaenas (5-2) visits Azucareros (6-3) @ 7:30 PM AST


Nicaraguan League

Jhonny Polanco (Peoria-Boer) entered in the ninth and pitched one inning.  He allowed no hits or runs, and struck one out for the save (2).  (g/f:1-1)

Boer beat Granada 4-2
LNBP Official Site Post Game

Jose Garcia (former Memphis-Rivas) started at shortstop and batted second.  2-for-4 with two strikeouts.

Edgard Montiel (former DSL-Chinandega) started at first base and batted seventh.  0-for-4 at the plate.
Jem Argenal (former GCL-Chinandega) started in right field and batted ninth.  0-for-2 with one run, one walk, and one strikeout.

Chinandega beat Rivas 4-3
LNBP Official Site Post Game

Wednesday's Games:
Chinandega (3-1) visits Rivas (2-2) @ 6:00 PM
Boer (3-1) visits Granada (0-4) @ 6:00 PM


Australian Baseball League

Thursday's Games:
Adelaide (0-0) visits Brisbane (0-0) @ 6:30 PM AEST

Tuesday, October 28, 2014

Cardinals Winter League Notebook 10-28-14: Sam Tuivailala Was Named To AFL Fall Stars Game; Jhohan Acevedo Doubles & Drives In One Run; Xavier Scruggs Received Consideration For LIDOM Player Of The Week



Arizona Fall League

Jacob Wilson (Springfield-Peoria) started at third base and batted third.  0-for-3 with one walk and two strikeouts.
Chris Perry (Palm Beach-Peoria) entered in the eighth and pitched to five batters.  He allowed two hits, three earned runs, one home run, and two walks.  (p-s:22-11)
Mitch Harris (Memphis-Peoria) entered in the eighth and pitched to two batters.  He allowed no hits or runs, and struck one out.  (p-s:5-4)(ir-s:1-0)

Scottsdale beat Peoria 6-2
MLB Official Site Post Game

Notes:
Sam Tuivailala (St. Louis-Peoria) was named to the 2014 AFL Fall Stars game: MLB Official Site

Tuesday's Games:
Glendale (8-8-1) visits Salt River (12-4-2) @ 12:35 PM MST
Peoria (5-11-2) visits Mesa (9-7-1) @ 12:35 PM MST
Scottsdale (9-9) visits Surprise (7-11) @ 12:35 PM MST


Venezuelan League

Cesar Valera (Palm Beach-Caribes) has played in six games going 3-for-9 (.333) with one double, four total bases, one run, four strikeouts, .333 OBP, .444 SLG, and .778 OPS.
Jose Martinez (former Springfield-Aragua) has played in 12 games going 14-for-45 (.311 with five doubles, five RBIs, 19 total bases, nine runs, three walks, five strikeouts, .385 OBP, .422 SLG, and .807 OPS.
Alex Castellanos (former Springfield-La Guaira) has played in 12 games going 12-for-41 (.293) with four doubles, two home runs, seven RBIs, 22 total bases, five runs, four walks, one stolen base, 16 strikeouts, .348 OBP, .537 SLG, and .884 OPS.
Ronny Cedeno (former St. Louis-Magallanes) has played in eight games going 8-for-29 (.276) with three doubles, five RBIs, 11 total bases, thee runs, five walks, six strikeouts, .371 OBP, .379 SLG, and .751 OPS.
Eliezer Alfonso (former Peoria-Margarita) has played in 16 games going 16-for-61 (.262) with five home runs, 15 RBIs, 31 total bases, six runs, two walks, 14 strikeouts, .297 OBP, .508 SLG, and .805 OPS.
Joe Thurston (former St. Louis-Lara) has played in 15 games going 11-for-43 (.256) with one double, one home run, three RBIs, 15 total bases, four runs, eight walks, one stolen base, nine strikeouts, .373 OBP, .349 SLG, and .721 OPS.
David Peralta (former Johnson City-Margarita) has played in 11 games going 9-for-36 (.250) with three doubles, one triple, four RBIs, 14 total bases, four runs, eight walks, one stolen bases, ten strikeouts, .386 OBP, .389 SLG, and .775 OPS.
Cesar Izturis (former St. Louis-Lara) has played in nine games going 6-for-30 (.200) with two RBIs, six total bases, one run, three walks, three strikeouts, two caught stealing, .265 OBP, .200 SLG, and .465 OPS.
Tommy Pham (St. Louis-Caracas) has played in 14 games going 7-for-49 (.143) with two home runs, four RBIs, 13 total bases, seven runs, 12 walks, two stolen bases, 15 strikeouts, two caught stealing, .317 OBP, .265 SLG, and .583 OPS.
Rafael Ortega (Memphis-La Guaira) has played in eight games going 2-for-17 (.118) with one double, one RBI, three total bases, four strikeouts, .118 OBP, .176 SLG, and .294 OPS.

Silfredo Garcia (Palm Beach-Margarita) has made seven relief appearances posting a 1-0 record, 0.00 ERA, 1.20 WHIP, one hold, and one save.  He's allowed five hits, no runs, three walks, and struck five out over 6.2 innings.
Eduardo Sanchez (former St. Louis-Aragua) has made six relief appearances posting a 1-0 record, 0,00 ERA, 0.60 WHIP, and two holds.  He's allowed two hits, no runs, one walk, and struck three out over five innings.
Jorge Rondon (Memphis-Aragua) has made three relief appearanes posting a 0-0 record, 0.00 ERA, 0.37 WHIP, and two holds.  He's allowed one hit, no runs, and struck two out over 2.2 innings.
Kristhaim Linares (former Springfield-Zulia) has made three relief appearances posting a 0-0 record, 0.00 ERA, 0.50 WHIP, and one hold.  He's allowed no hits or runs, one walk, and struck one out over two innings.
Roberto Canache (former Johnson City-Caribes) has made three relief appearances posting a 0-0 record, 0.00 ERA, and 1.80 WHIP.  He's allowed two hits, no runs, one walk, hit one batter, and struck one out over 1.2 innings.
Pedro Rodriguez (former MiLB signing-Caribes) has made eight relief appearances posting a 0-0 record, 1.00 ERA, 1.33 WHIP, two holds, and one save.  He's allowed nine hits, one earned run, three walks, and struck 13 out over 9.1 innings.
Boone Whiting (Memphis-Caracas) has made four starts posting a 0-1 record, 3.52 ERA, and 1.30 WHIP.  He's allowed 13 hits, seven runs (six earned), one home run, seven walks, hit one batter, and struck 15 out over 15.1 innings.
Richard Castillo (former Memphis-Lara) has made four relief appearances posting a 0-0 record, 6.75 ERA, and 2.25 WHIP.  He's allowed three hits, two earned runs, three walks, and struck four out over 2.2 innings.
Ismael Brito (Johnson City-Margarita) has made four relief appearances posting a 0-0 record, 11.57 ERA, and 2.57 WHIP.  He's allowed three hits, three earned runs, three walks, and struck one out over 2.1 innings.
Jose Rada (former Springfield-Aragua) has made two relief appearances posting a 1-1 record, 13.50 ERA, and 2.25 WHIP.  He's allowed two hits, two earned runs, and one walk over 1.1 innings.

Notes:
Eliezer Alfonso (former Peoria-Margarita) was named LVBP Player of the Week: Margarita Official Site

Armando Galarraga (Caracas) will not pitch this winter and is currently working out a deal to pitch for Puebla (Triple-A Mexican League) in 2015: Lider

Tuesday's Games:
Caribes (13-2) visits Margarita (5-11) @ 7:30 PM VST
Magallanes (5-8) visits Lara (2-13) @ 7:30 PM VST
Aragua (8-4) visits La Guaira (6-9) @ 7:30 PM VST


Venezuelan Parallel League

Carlos Torres (Johnson City-Margarita) started in left field and batted sixth.  1-for-3 with one double and one run.

Jose Godoy (Johnson City-Caribes) entered late in the game at first base and batted fifth.  0-for-2 with one strikeout.
Ronnierd Garcia (Peoria-Caribes) started as designated hitter and batted seventh.  0-for-3 with two walks.
Dail Villanueva (former Peoria-Caribes) entered in the ninth and pitched one inning.  He allowed no hits or runs, and struck two out.

Margatita beat Caribes 13-6

Jamie Romak (former Memphis-La Guaira) started in left field and batted third.  1-for-2 with one walk, one hit by pitch, one strikeout, and committed one error.

Caimanes beat La Guaira 9-1

Jhohan Acevedo (State College-Caracas) started in centerfield and batted eighth.  1-for-4 with one double, one RBI, and one strikeout.

Caracas beat Zulia 2-1

Tuesday's Games:
Zulia (6-7) visits La Guaira (6-6) @ 10:00 AM VST
Caimanes (11-2) visits Aragua (6-5) @ 10:00 AM VST
Magallanes (7-6) visits Seattle (7-4) @ 11:00 AM VST
Detroit (6-6) visits Lara (9-4) @ 11:00 AM VST
Cardenales (5-6) visits Margarita (6-6) @ 11:00 AM VST
Caribes (6-6) visits Tampa Bay (6-7) @ 11:00 AM VST
Philadelphia (4-9) visits Caracas (8-5) @ 11:00 AM VST
Boston (3-8) visits Navegantes (2-11) @ 11:00 AM VST


Mexican Pacific League

Brock Peterson (former St. Louis-Mexicali) has played in 13 games going 13-for-51 (.255) with three doubles, one home run, five RBIs, 19 total bases, five runs, seven walks, one stolen base, 17 strikeouts, one caught stealing, .345 OBP, .373 OBP, and .717 OPS.
Shane Peterson (former Springfield-Mexicali) has played in 13 games going 12-for-49 (245) with three triples, six RBIs, 18 total bases, seven runs, five walks, 17 strikeouts, .315 OBP, .367 SLG, and .682 OPS.
Luis Garcia (former New Haven-Hermosillo) has played in 12 games going 7-for-40 (.175) with two doubles, one home run, four RBIs, 12 total bases, three runs, seven walks, nine strikeouts, .298 OBP, .300 SLG, and .598 OPS.
Justin Christian (former Memphis-Mochis) has played in 14 games going 8-for-55 (.145) with one home run, two RBIs, 11 total bases, three runs, seven walks, five strikeouts, .242 OBP, .200 SLG, and .442 OPS.

Brian Broderick (former Memphis-Jalisco) has made eight relief appearances posting a 2-0 record, 1.08 ERA, 0.60 WHIP, one hold, and five saves.  He's allowed five hits, one earned run, and struck six out over 8.1 innings.
Ramon Delgado (former Memphis-Obregon) has made four appearances (three starts) posting a 2-1 record, 1,50 ERA, and 1.28 WHIP.  He's allowed 18 hits, six runs (three earned), five walks, and struck 11 out over 18 innings.
Alberto Castillo (former MiLB signing-Mochis) has made three starts posting a 1-1 record, 5.84 ERA, and 1.54 WHIP.  He's allowed 11 hits, eight earned runs, three home runs, eight walks, and struck 16 out over 12.1 innings.
Hugo Castellanos (former Memphis-Jalisco) has made five relief appearances posting a 0-1 record, 12.27 ERA, 2.45 WHIP, and one hold.  He's allowed seven hits, five earned runs, one home run, two walks, hit one batter, and struck four out over 3.2 innings.

Notes:
Ramon Delgado (former Memphis-Obregon) was named Pitcher of the Week: LMP Official Site

Tijuana (Triple-A Mexican League) will stick with Dennys Reyes (former St. Louis-Hermosillo) in the 2015 season: MiLB Official Site

Tuesday's Games:
Obregon (8-6) visits Jalisco (9-6) @ 7:00 PM CT
Mexicali (6-8) visits Hermosillo (6-8) @ 7:30 PM MST
Culiacan (6-8) visits Navojoa (6-8) @ 7:30 PM MST
Mochis (7-7) visits Mazatlan (8-5) @ 8:00 PM MT


Dominican League

Xavier Scruggs (St. Louis-Cibao) started in left field and batted fourth.  0-for-3 with one walk and one strikeout.

Estrellas beat Cibao 3-1
Listin Diario Post Game

Notes:
Xavier Scruggs (St. Louis-Cibao) and Angel Castro (former Memphis-Cibaenas) were considered for weekly awards in the LIDOM.  Julio Lugo (former St. Louis-Escogido) was awarded a plaque for his contribution in the league.  There was also a moment of silence in memory of Oscar Taveras (St. Louis-Cibaenas) during the ceremony.  LIDOM Official Site

Dominican League President Dr. Leonardo Matos Berrido expressed his deepest regrets on the death of Oscar Taveras (St. Louis-Cibaenas): LIDOM Official Site

Oscar Taveras (St. Louis-Cibaenas) will be laid to rest Tuesday at 4:00 PM AST in the Dominican Republic with both his parents, John Mozeliak (St. Louis GM), Mike Matheny (St. Louis MGR), Stanley Javier (former St. Louis- Cibaenas CEO), Carlos Martinez (St. Louis-Cibaenas), and other on hand: Listin Diario

Tuesday's Games:
Estrellas (5-3) visits Cibao (5-2) @ 7:30 PM AST
Escogido (2-6) visits Azucareros (5-3) @ 7:30 PM AST


Nicaraguan League

Jose Garcia (former Memphis-Rivas) has played in three games going 6-for-13 (.462) with one RBI, six total bases, two runs, two walks, two strikeouts, grounded into one double play, .533 OBA, .462 SLG, and .995 OPS.
Jem Argenal (former GCL-Chinandega) has played in three games going 1-for-9 (.111) with one double, two total bases, one strikeout, grounded into two double plays, .200 OBA, .222 SLG, and .422 OPS.
Edgard Montiel (former DSL-Chinandega) has played in three games going 0-for-7 (.000) with one RBI, grounded into one double play, .300 OBA, .000 SLG, and .300 OPS.

Gustavo Martinez (former GCL-Boer) has made one start posting a 1-0 record, 0.00 ERA, and 1.00 WHIP.  He's allowed three hits, no runs, two walks, and struck four out over five innings.
Jhonny Polanco (Peoria-Boer) has made two relief appearances posting a 0-0 record, 9.00 ERA, 2.00 WHIP, and one save.  He's allowed two hits, two earned runs, two walks, thrown one wild pitch, and struck three out over two innings.

Tuesday's Games:
Rivas (2-1) visits Chinandega (2-1) @ 6:00 PM
Granada (0-3) visits Boer (2-1) @ 6:00 PM


Australian Baseball League (October 30, 2014)

C.J. Beatty (former Palm Beach-Brisbane) is excited about his return to Australia: Brisbane Official Site


Pueto Rican League (October 30, 2014)

Luis Mateo (Memphis) is expected to be starting shortstop and Justin Wright (Memphis) will work out of the bullpen for Caguas: LBPRC Official Site and El Nuevo Dia