Jordan Hicks Figured Out His Slider & Everyone Should Be Terrified

Improved command and added velocity to a slider have led to a good run of outings for the Cardinals reliever.

Beyond The Boxscore

Cardinals Winter League Notebook 10-12-16: Carson Kelly Singles, Walks, & Hits A Three-Run Homer; Corey Littrell Strikes Out One Over Two Hitless/Scoreless Innings; Anderson Gerdel Strikes Out Four & Holds Two Inherited Runners On Base Over Two & Two-Thirds Scoreless Innings

Cardinals Winter League

Victor Marte & Jorge Sosa Arrived In Licey 2016-17 Camp

The list included Leurys Gómez, Gabriel Arias, Wagner Madrigal, Ismael Cabrera, Nelson Payano, Robinson López, Wander Beras, Ariel Peña, Manny Sanchez (draft 2016) and Emmanuel Ramirez (2016), Francisco Rosario, Robinson brothers and Euclid Leyer, Victor Marte, Jose Jose and the pitchers invited Jorge Sosa, Gerson Aguasvivas, Juan Sosa and Fabio Castro.  (Translated)

Licey Official Site

Rule 5 History Not In Luis Perdomo's Favor

It has been ugly and at times painful, but the Padres are determined to keep Luis Perdomo on their roster despite his 9.50 ERA, 2.28 WHIP and his walk rate of 4.8 batters per nine innings.

Baseball America

Cardinals Winter League Notebook 1-15-16: Nick Additon Strikes Out Three & Induces Ten Ground Outs Over Six Scoreless Innings; Eugenio Velez Singles, Walks, & Drives In One Run; Alberto Rosario Singles & Knocks In One Run

Cardinals Winter League

Cardinals Winter League Notebook 12-30-15: Pedro Echemendia Strikes Out One & Holds Three Inherited Runners On Base Over One & Two-Thirds Hitless/Scoreless Innings; Pedro Rodriguez Strikes Out One Over One Hitless/Scoreless Inning For The Save; Curt Smith Collects Two Singles & One RBI

Cardinals Winter League

Cardinals Winter League Notebook 12-2-15: Jem Argenal Singles, Walks, & Hits A Three-Run Homer; Iker Franco Doubles, Walks, Homers, & Drives In Two Runs; Jhohan Acevedo Collects Two Singles, One Walk, & Two RBIs

Cardinals Winter League

Cardinals Winter League Notebook 10-24-15: David Bergin Hits A Three-Run Homer In Preseason Play; Iker Franco Doubles & Drives In One Run; Jeremy Hazelbaker Singles & Knocks In One Run

Cardinals Winter League

Cardinals Winter League Notebook 10-13-15: Luis Garcia Drives In One Run; Jeremy Hazelbaker Considered For LVBP Player Of The Week; Luis Perdomo Pitched One & A Third Scoreless Innings For The Win

Cardinals Winter League

Francisco Samuel, Jorge Sosa, & Starlin Rodriguez Invited to Escogido Camp

With a view to the upcoming competition 2015-2016 winter baseball tournament, the Escogido Lions summon practices from Tuesday 22 of this month to all players that make up his native reserve.  (Translated)

LIDOM Official Site

Cardinals Winter League Notebook 11-24-14: Jose Martinez Singles, Doubles, Walks, & Drives In Three Runs; Justin Christian Singles, Doubles, Walks, & Knocks In One Run; Brian Broderick & Jorge Sosa Each Pitch One & A Third Scoreless Innings & Hold One Inherited Runner On Base For The Save

Cardinals Winter League

Yokohama Will Not Bring Jorge Sosa Back In 2015

Yakyubaka

Escogido Plans To Use Jorge Sosa This Winter

The manager of the Lions of the Chosen, Moises Alou announced that veteran pitchers Daniel Cabrera and Jorge Sosa will be integrated early in the season as a whole, unlike recent years.  (Translated)

Listin Diario

Juan Castillo, Octavio Dotel, Luis Perez, & Jorge Sosa Expected In Escogido Camp On Monday

The Lions of the Chosen will open on Monday at his preparatory training primarily for pitchers and catchers, with a view to the Dominican Winter League 2014-15, which starts on Thursday, October 16 season.  (Translated)

Escogido Official Site

Former Cardinals Playing In NPB Action 7-1-14: Rainel Rosario Collects Three Singles & Two RBIs; Hector Luna Collects Two Singles & One Walk; Chad Huffman Doubles

Chad Huffman (former Memphis-Chiba Lotte) started in left field and batted ninth.  1-for-3 with one double.

Chiba Lotte beat Softbank 1-0


Rainel Rosario (former Springfield-Hiroshima) started in left field and batted fifth.  3-for-4 with two RBIs and one hit by pitch.

Yomiuri beat Hiroshima 8-7


Jorge Sosa (former St. Louis-Yokohama) entered in the seventh and pitched one inning.  He allowed one hit, one earned run, and three walks.

Hector Luna (former St. Louis-Chunichi) started at third base and batted fourth.  2-for-4 with two runs and one walk.

Chunichi beat Yokohama 12-4

Former Cardinals Playing In NPB Action 6-29-14: Hector Luna Walks & Hits A Three-Run Homer, Brian Falkenborg Strikes Out Two Over One Inning For The Save; Jorge Sosa Pitches One Scoreless Inning For The Hold,

Brandon Dickson (former St. Louis-Orix) started and pitched six innings.  He allowed six hits, two earned runs, two walks, and struck six out for the losing decision (6-6).

Chad Huffman (former Memphis-Chiba Lotte) started in left field and batted ninth.  2-for-3 with one run.

Chiba Lotte beat Orix 2-1


Brian Falkenborg (former St. Louis-Rakuten) entered in the ninth and pitched one inning.  He allowed no hits or runs, and struck two out for the save (8).

Rakuten beat Nippon Ham 3-2


Hector Luna (former St. Louis-Chunichi) started at third base and batted fourth.  1-for-4 with one home run, three RBIs, one run, one walk, and one strikeout.

Chunichi beat Hanshin 10-2


Rainel Rosario (former Springfield-Hiroshima) started in left field and batted fifth.  1-for-4 with one strikeout.

Jorge Sosa (former St. Louis-Yokohama) entered in the sixth and pitched one inning.  He allowed one hit and no runs for the hold.

Hiroshima beat Yokohama 7-5

Former Cardinals Playing In NPB Action 6-27-14: Hector Luna Hits A Solo Home Run; Rainel Rosario Drives In One Run; Jorge Sosa Pitches One Scoreless Inning

Chad Huffman (former Memphis-Chiba Lotte) started in left field and batted eight.  0-for-2 with one hit by pitch and one strikeout.

Orix beat Chiba Lotte 6-0


Hector Luna (former St. Louis-Chunichi) started at third base and batted third.  1-for-4 with on home run, one RBI, one run, and two strikeouts.

Chunich and Hanshin tied 2-2 after 12 innings


Rainel Rosario (former Springfield-Hiroshima) started in left field and batted fifth.  0-for-3 with one RBI and one strikeout.

Jorge Sosa (former St. Louis-Yokohama) entered in the ninth and pitched one inning.  He allowed no hits or runs.

Hiroshima beat Yokohama 6-0

Former Cardinals Playing In NPB Action 6-25-14: Jorge Sosa Pitches One Scoreless Inning; Chad Huffman Walks; Joey Butler Not Being Rushed

Chad Huffman (former Memphis-Chiba Lotte) started in left field and batted leadoff.  0-for-3 with one walk.

Yakult beat Chiba Lotte 14-3


Jorge Sosa (former St. Louis-Yokohama) entered in the seventh and pitched one inning.  He allowed one hit and no runs.

Nippon Ham beat Yokohama 4-2


Orix does not plan to rush Joey Butler (former St. Louis) to join the club: Yakyubaka

Former Cardinals Playing In NPB Action 6-21-14: Rainel Rosario Singles, Doubles, & Drives In One Run; Hector Luna Collects Two Singles & One Double; Brandon Dickson Strikes Out Five & Allows Four Runs Over Five Innings

Rainel Rosario (former Springfield-Hiroshima) started as designated hitter and batted fifth.  2-for-3 with one double, one RBI, one run.

Hiroshima beat Nippon Ham 8-4


Hector Luna (former St. Louis-Chunichi) started at third base and batted third.  3-for-4 with one double, one run, one walk, and one strikeout.

Chiba Lotte beat Chunichi 8-5


Jorge Sosa (former St. Louis-Yokohama) entered in the seventh and pitched to six batters.  He allowed three hits, three earned runs, one home run, and one walk.

Yokohama beat Seibu 8-7


Brandon Dickson (former St. Louis-Orix) started and pitched five innings.  He allowed nine hits, four earned runs, one walk, and struck five out for the losing decision (6-5).

Yakult beat Orix 11-3


Joey Butler (former St. Louis-Orix) could receive the call up depending on how well he plays in the next sereies: Yakyubaka

Former Cardinals Playing In NPB Action 6-17-14: Chad Huffman Doubles; Hector Luna Singles

Hector Luna (former St. Louis-Chunichi) started at third base and batted third.  1-for-3 at the plate.

Seibu beat Chunichi 5-0

Chad Huffman (former Memphis-Chiba Lotte) started in left field and batted seventh.  1-for-4 with one double and three strikeouts.

Jorge Sosa (former St. Louis-Yokohama) entered in the ninth and pitched one inning.  He allowed two hits and two unearned runs for the losing decision (0-3).

Chiba Lotte beat Yokohama 6-4