Cuban League 11-11-16

Around noon on Friday park Augusto Cesar Sandino was silent, still no one in the stands and only players Matanzas enlisting in the grass, facing the third game of his subseries against Sugar Villa Clara, only the fifth team to win over the Gators in the current campaign.  (Translated)

Baseball de Cuba

Cuban League 10-3-16

The Matanzas (39-3) today superlíder added two more victories, but the most significant date in the Cuban baseball championship were the new lunges received by Industrial and Pinar del Rio, which can be fatal.  (Translated)

Baseball de Cuba

Justin Pope Named Pitching Coach For Rookie-Level Pulaski, Michel Hernandez Named Catcher Coach With Single-A Charleston

The New York Yankees have announced that Luis Dorante, who guided the Charleston RiverDogs the past two seasons, will return as the club's manager in 2016.

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Michel Hernandez Gives Akron Insurance Behind Plate

The direction of Michel Hernandez’s life is often dictated by the ring of his phone.

Sometimes the call is a good one and means a trip to the major leagues. More times than not, it’s been a call that means he’s no longer employed.

Akron Beacon

Indians Sign Michel Hernandez To Minors Deal

Troy Underwood Twitter

Orioles Release Michel Hernandez

Steve Melewski Twitter

Former Cardinals In Action 3-17-11: Mike McCoy 1 RBI; Mike MacDougal Earns Save; Dan Haren K's 5 Over 5 Innings

Michel Hernandez (Orioles) entered late in the game at catcher and batted leadoff. 1-for-1 with one run.

Randy Winn (Orioles) started in right field and batted sixth. 2-for-4 at the plate.

Orioles beat Pirates 13-3

Brad Penny (Tigers) started and pitched five innings. He allowed three hits, three earned runs, one home run, two walks, hit two batters, and struck two out. (g/f:4-3)

Tigers beat Twins 4-3

J.D. Drew (Red Sox) started in right field and batted fifth. 0-for-3 with one strikeout.

Rich Hill (Red Sox) entered in the sixth and pitched to three batters. He allowed one hit and no runs.

Red Sox beat Mets 8-5

Mike McCoy (Blue Jays) entered late in the game at shortstop and batted second. 1-for-1 with one RBI.

Blue Jays beat Phillies 7-6

Rick Ankiel (Nationals) started in centerfield and batted second. 1-for-3 with one double, one walk, and one strikeout.

Braves beat Nationals 7-6

Felipe Lopez (Rays) entered late in the game as designated hitter and batted fourth. One walk at the plate.

Yankees beat Rays 3-2

Russell Branyan (Diamondbacks) started at first base and batted fourth. 0-for-2 with one run, one walk, one strikeout, and assisted in one double play.

Aaron Miles (Dodgers) started at second base and batted second. 1-for-3 at the plate.

Mike MacDougal (Dodgers) entered in the ninth and pitched one inning. He allowed no hits or runs, hit one batter, and two walks for the save (1). (g/f:1-0)

Dodgers beat Diamondbacks 6-4

Coco Crisp (Athletics) started in centerfield and batted leadoff. 0-for-3 at the plate.

Daric Barton (Athletics) started at first base and batted second. 1-for-3 with two strikeouts and assisted in two double plays.

Athletics beat Cubs 6-5

Miguel Cairo (Reds) started at first base and batted sixth. 0-for-2 at the plate.

Reds beat Indians 5-1

Josh Kinney (White Sox) entered in the fifth and pitched two innings. He allowed two hits, no runs, one walk, and struck two out. (g/f:1-3)

White Sox beat Rockies 12-6

Brendan Ryan (Mariners) started at shortstop and batted third. 0-for-3 with one strikeout and one fielding error.

Royce Ring (Mariners) entered in the fifth and pitched one inning. He allowed one hit, no runs, and one walk. (p-s:18-8)(g/f:2-1)

Pedro Feliz (Royals) entered late in the game at third base and batted fourth. 0-for-2 at the plate.

Royals beat Mariners 9-1

Dan Haren (Angels) started and pitched five innings. He allowed four hits, three earned runs, hit one batter, and struck five out for the losing decision (0-3). 0-for-1 with one strikeout at the plate. (g/f:5-4)

Giants beat Angels 4-0

Brett Tomko (Rangers) entered in the sixth and pitched two innings. He allowed five hits, three earned runs, one walk, and struck one out. (p-s:49-31)(g/f:3-2)

Luke Gregerson (Padres) entered in the fifth and pitched one inning. He allowed no hits or runs. (p-s:14-9)(g/f:1-1)

Randy Flores (Padres) entered in the seventh and pitched to six batters. He allowed two hits, no runs, and struck three out. (p-s:23-15)(g/f:1-0)

Padres beat Rangers 15-5

Former Cardinals In Action 3-15-11: Brett Wallace Single, 2 Doubles, 1 HR, & 7 RBIs; Ryan Ludwick Single, HR, & 2 RBIs; Blaine Boyer Earns 3rd Hold

J.D. Drew (Red Sox) started in right field and batted third. 1-for-3 with one strikeout.

Red Sox beat Tigers 2-1

Joe Thurston (Marlins) entered late in the game at second base and batted second. 2-for-2 with one double and one two-out RBI.

Felipe Lopez (Rays) entered late in the game at third base and batted third. 1-for-2 with one double and one RBI.

Rays beat Marlins 11-2

Brett Wallace (Astros) started at first base and batted third. 4-for-5 with two doubles, one home run, seven RBIs (two w/two-outs), and two runs.

Michel Hernandez (Orioles) entered late in the game at catcher and batted eighth. 1-for-1 with one double, one RBI, and one run.

Astros beat Orioles 14-8

Placido Polanco (Phillies) started at third base and batted fifth. 0-for-1 and one throwing error.

Mike McCoy (Blue Jays) entered late in the game at second base and batted ninth. 1-for-2 with one run.

Phillies beat Blue Jays 13-7

Rick Ankiel (Nationals) started in centerfield and batted sixth. 1-for-3 with one RBI and one strikeout.

Brian Broderick (Nationals) entered in the eighth and pitched one inning. He allowed no hits or runs, and one walk. (g/f:2-0)

Blaine Boyer (Mets) entered in the eighth and pitched to two batters. He allowed no hits or runs for the hold (3). (g/f:0-1)(ir-s:2-0)

Mets beat Nationals 5-2

Joel Pineiro (Angels) started and pitched four innings. He allowed eighth hits, four earned runs, two home runs, one walk, and struck five out for the winning decision (2-0). (p-s:66-46)(g/f:4-1)

Matt Meyer (Angels) entered in the fifth and pitched one inning. He allowed one hit and no runs for the hold (2). (p-s:8-5)(g/f:2-0)

Ryan Ludwick (Padres) started in left field and batted third. 2-for-2 with one home run, two RBIs, and one run.

Luis Perdomo (Padres) entered in the seventh and pitched one inning. He allowed two hits, two unearned runs, and struck one out. (p-s:16-12)(g/f:3-0)

Angels beat Padres 9-6

Coco Crisp (Athletics) started in cetnerfield and batted leadoff. 1-for-3 with one double and one run.

Daric Barton (Athletics) started at first base and batted second. 1-for-2 with one RBI and one walk.

Athletics beat Cubs 8-1

Chris Narveson (Brewers) started and pitched 4.2 innings. He allowed six hits, four earned runs, two home runs, and struck two out. (g/f:6-4)

Chris Perez (Indians) entered in the sixth and pitched one inning. He allowed one hit, no runs, and struck two out for the hold (2).

Anthony Reyes (Indians) entered in the seventh and pitched to four batters. He allowed one hit, two earned runs, and one walk. (g/f:1-1)

Indians beat Brewers 9-7

Pedro Feliz (Royals) entered late in the game at third base and batted leadoff. one walk at the plate.

Royals beat Athletics 4-3

Aaron Miles (Dodgers) entered late in the game at third base and batted fifth. 0-for-1 at the plate.

Blake Hawksworth (Dodgers) entered in the eighth and pitched one inning. He allowed no hits or runs, and struck two out for the winning decision (1-0). (g/f:1-0)

Dodgers beat Rangers 7-6

Former Cardinals In Action 2-28-11: Placido Polanco 2 Hits & 2 RBIs; Brian Barden Doubles & 2 RBIs; Mark DeRosa 2 Hits, 1 HR, & 2 RBIs

Michel Hernandez (Orioles) entered late in the game at catcher and batted eighth. One run and one walk.

Cesar Izturis (Orioles) started at second base and batted ninth. 0-for-2 at the plate.

Orioles beat Pirates 6-4

Joe Thurston (Marlins) entered late in the game at second base and batted leadoff. 0-for-3 with one strikeout.

Marlins beat Cardinals 6-3

Brett Wallace (Astros) started at first base and batted second. 3-for-3 with two runs.

Braves beat Astros 13-3

J.D. Drew (Red Sox) started in right field and batted fifth. 1-for-3 at the plate.

Red Sox beat Twins 7-6

Placido Polanco (Phillies) started at third base and batted third. 2-for-3 with two two-out RBIs and one run.

Tagg Bozied (Phillies) entered late in the game at first base and batted fifth. 0-for-2 with two strikeouts.

Mike McCoy (Blue Jays) entered late in the game at shortstop and batted second. 1-for-2 with one double and one two-out RBI.

Phillies beat Blue Jays 6-3

Brian Broderick (Nationals) entered in the sixth and pitched one inning. He allowed one hit, no runs, and struck one out for the hold (1). (p-s:6-6)(g/f:2-0)

Jason Isringhausen (Mets) entered in the sixth and pitched one inning. He allowed no hits or runs, and hit one batter. (p-s:3-2)(g/f:3-0)

Nationals beat Mets 9-3

Aaron Miles (Dodgers) started at second base and batted second. 1-for-2 with one run and one fielding error.

Dodgers beat White Sox 6-5

Miguel Cairo (Reds) started at second base and batted seventh. 0-for-2 and one fielding error.

Indians beat Reds 12-0

Pedro Feliz (Royals) started at third base and batted eighth. 0-for-1 with one run and one walk.

Brian Barden (Rangers) entered late in the game at third base and batted seventh. 1-for-1 with one double, two two-out RBIs, two runs, one walk, and one throwing error.

Darren Oliver (Rangers) entered in the fifth and pitched one inning. He allowed three hits and three runs (one earned run) for the blown save (1). (p-s:16-10)(g/f:0-2)

Rangers beat Royals 12-11

Joel Pineiro (Angels) started and pitched two innings. He allowed two hits and no runs for the winning decision (1-0). (p-s:7-7)(g/f:2-4)

Matt Meyer (Angels) entered in the fifth and pitched to three batters. He allowed no hits or runs, two walks, and struck one out for the hold (1). (p-s:11-3)(ir-s:3-2)

Angels beat Athletics 8-7

Ryan Ludwick (Padres) started in left field and batted fourth. 1-for-3 with one RBI.

Luis Perdomo (Padres) entered in the third and pitched one inning. He allowed no hits or runs. (p-s:12-8)(g/f:1-2)

Marines and Padres tied 6-6

Mark DeRosa (Giants) started at second base and batted third. 2-for-3 with one home run, two two-out RBIs and one run.

Terry Evans (Giants) entered late in the game in right field and moved to centerfield, batting eighth. 0-for-2 with one RBI and one run.

Jeff Suppan (Giants) entered in the third and pitched three innings. He allowed no hits or runs, and struck two out. (p-s:13-13)(g/f:2-2)

Giants beat Brewers 10-9

Matt Pagnozzi (Rockies) started at catcher and batted eighth. 1-for-2 with one strikeout.

Rockies beat Diamondbacks 6-5

Orioles Re-Sign Michel Hernandez, Rays Release Mike Foli

Baseball America

Michel Hernandez, Chad Paronto, Vladimir Nunez, & Joe Thurston File For Free Agency

MiLB Transactions

Minor League Transactions May 4-11: Cardinals Release Hector Alvarez

Orioles optioned Alberto Castillo to Triple-A and reinstated Michel Hernandez for the 7-day disabled list.
Cubs placed Mike Parisi on the 7-day disabled list.
Marlins signed Adam Veres.
Nationals released Dan Nelson.

St. Louis Cardinals
Released: SS Hector Alvarez
Option transferred: RHP Francisco Samuel (high Class A to Double-A)
Placed on 7-day DL: RHP Chuck Fick, RHP Francisco Samuel, 1B Francisco Rivera, OF Shane Robinson, OF Devin Shepherd
Reinstated from DL: RHP Ramon Delgado, RHP Kevin Thomas
Reinstated from inactive list: RHP P.J. Walters
Baseball America

Hector Alvarez: Released By Cardinals

Minor League Transactions April 6-14

Braves placed Vladimir Nunez on the 7-day disabled list.
Orioles placed Chris Lambert On the restricted list and placed Michel Hernandez on the 7-day disabled list.
Cubs placed Mark Johnson on the 7-day disabled list.
White Sox placed Miguel Negron on the restricted list.
Reds added Miguel Cairo to the 40-man roster.
Athletics placed Brett Tomko on the 7-day disabled list.
Nationals placed Ron Villone and Luis Ordaz on the 7-day disabled list.

St. Louis Cardinals
Placed on restricted list: C Paul Vasquez, 3B Alan Ahmady, SS Tyler Bighames
Placed on 7-day DL: RHP Scott Bittle, RHP Jason Buursma, RHP Josh Dew, RHP Trey Hearne, RHP Kyle Mura, RHP Francisco Samuel, RHP Miguel Tapia, LHP George Brown, LHP Hector Cardenas, LHP Sam Freeman, 1B Mark Hamilton, 1B Jonathan Rodriguez, 2B Jose Martinez, 3B Jermaine Curtis
Placed on temporarily inactive list: RHP P.J. Walters

Baseball America

Orioles Reassign Michel Hernandez To Minors

The Orioles reassigned catchers Luis Bernardo, Caleb Joseph and Michel Hernandez, infielders Miguel Abreu and Blake Davis and outfielder Matt Angle to Minor League camp, effective Tuesday.

Orioles Official Site

Michel Hernandez Out 4-6 Weeks

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Ex-Cardinals Watch 3-11-10: Mark DeRosa 2 Hits & 2 RBIs; Chris Richard Doubles & 1 RBI; Chris Narveson Pitches Three Scoreless

Placido Polanco (Phillies) started at third abse and batted second. 1-for-3 with one run and assisted in one double play.

Phillies beat Tigers 4-0

Jarrett Hoffpauir (Blue Jays) started athird base and batted second. 0-for-3 with one ground into double play and one fielding error.
Brett Wallace (Blue Jays) started as designated hitter and batted third. 0-for-4 with three strikeouts.
Mike McCoy (Blue Jays) entered late in the game at shortstop and batted eighth. No at-bat.

Chris Richard (Rays) entered late in the game at first base and batted third. 1-for-1 with one double, one RBI, and assisted in one double play.

Rays beat Blue Jays 4-1

J.D. Drew (Red Sox) started in right field and batted fifth. 1-for-2 with one RBI and one strikeout.
Joe Nelson (Red Sox) entered in the fourth and pitched one inning. He allowed no hits or runs. (g/f:1-1)

Jolbert Cabrera (Mets) entered late in the game at first base and batted fourth. 0-for-1 with one strikeout and assisted in one double play.

Red Sox beat Mets 8-2

Michel Hernandez (Orioles) entered late in the game at catcher and batted eighth. 1-for-1 at the plate.

Twins beat Orioles 8-3

David Eckstein (Padres) started at second base and batted second. 0-for-3 with one ground into double play.
Luis Perdomo (Padres) entered in the sixth and pitched 1.2 innings. He allowed two hits, two earned runs, one home run, and struck out two. (g/f:2-1)
Luke Gregerson (Padres) entered in the eighth and pitched one-third of an inning. He allowed two hits, one earned run, and one walk.

Cubs beat Padres 8-7

Chris Perez (Indians) entered in the fourth and pitched one inning. He allowed one hit and no runs for the hold (2). (g/f:1-2)(g/f:2-1)
Jamey Wright (Indians) entered in the seventh and pitched one inning. He allowed no hits or runs for the hold (1).
Jess Todd (Indians) entered in the eighth and pitched two-thirds of an inning. He allowed five hits, three earned runs, one home run, one walk, and struck out one for the blown save (1). (g/f:1-0)

Indians and White Sox tied 5-5

Timo Perez (Dodgers) entered late in the game as designated hitter and batted second. 0-for-1 at the plate.
Justin Knoedler (Dodgers) entered late in the game at catcher and batted eighth. No at-bat.

Rick Ankiel (Royals) started in centerfield and batted fifth. 0-for-2 with one walk.

Dodgers beat Royals 6-4

Jim Edmonds (Brewers) started in centerfield and batted fourth. 2-for-3 at the plate.
Chris Narveson (Brewers) started and pitched three innings. He allowed one hit, no runs, one walk, and struck out three. (g/f:4-2)

Miguel Cairo (Reds) entered late in the game at shortstop and batted second. 0-for-1 at the plate.
Scott Rolen (Reds) started at third base and batted fourth. 0-for-2 at the plate.

Reds beat Brewers 3-1

Daric Barton (Athletics) started at first base and batted fifth. 1-for-2 with one run, one walk, and one strikeout.

Athletics beat Brewers 7-3

Edgar Renteria (Giants) started at shortstop and batted second. 0-for-3 with one strikeout.
Mark DeRosa (Giants) started in left field and batted fifth. 2-for-2 with two two-out RBIs and one walk.

Mariners beat Giants 6-2

2010 Catcher Block Percentage Projections

Now that we finally have 3 years of reliable Pitch F/X data, I can attempt something I've wanted to do since I first figured Catcher Block Percentage back in 2008 - projections for the next season.

Beyond The Boxscore

2009 Catcher Block Percentage

It's that time of year again. I've finally gotten around to running the 2009 Catcher Block Percentage rankings. As annual traditions go, it isn't up there with Thanksgiving, Christmas, or the Running of the Bulls, but hopefully you still enjoy it.

Beyond The Boxscore

Orioles Sign Michel Hernandez

The Orioles on Tuesday signed minor league free agent catcher Michel Hernandez, who played in 35 games for the Tampa Bay Rays last season, batting .242 with a homer and 12 RBIs. He was 9-for-46 (.196) with six RBIs in 55 games with Triple-A Durham in 2009.

Baltimore Sun

Catch Me If You Can: Market Full Of Backstops

The free-agent market for catchers in 2009-10 is chock full of high-profile experience, durability and veteran savvy behind the plate.

MLB