Brewers at Reds; Friday, August 15 @ 5:40 p.m.: Les Miz vs. Nick Martinez (4.49 ERA, 4.12 FIP)

[RobertCrawley]

2 hours ago, DesertBrew52 said:

So you’ve got a Yelich, Lockridge, Frelick outfield? I figure Contreras should be catching the mystery pitcher. Who DHs?

The Reds are playing well…

This will be a tough series.

[Playing Catch]

1 hour ago, Brian said:

Just noticed it is an Apple TV game tonight.   🤬 

I find the number of MLB outlets as frustrating too.

With that said, I think Apple has done some good things (and bad things) with their production. Over the years, televised baseball has become a bit staid for my tastes, and I appreciate efforts to mix things up a little.

I think I'm in the minority on this, but I would like more variety of camera shots during live action. I would like more behind the plate, full-(in)field shots now that there's so much more happening on the basepaths. I also really appreciate full-stadium shots with no talking for short stretches during the game. Let us take in the atmosphere a little bit.

I feel the same way about other sports. I hate that we can't get full-field shots of football games these days with our big, beautiful, Super-HD TVs, and I love the behind-the-backboard views of basketball.

[markedman5]

2 hours ago, Brian said:

I think maybe a Daz Cameron call up again, he is by far the best outfielder in Nashville unless maybe Bauers again since he is the vet. 

It’s Black and Berroa being called up according to reports since both are on the 40 man and Cameron is not anymore.

Either way I doubt those guys see a “ bunch” of playing time this weekend.

We will see.

[treego14]

1 hour ago, RobertCrawley said:

This will be a tough series.

For the Reds!

[MattK]

56 minutes ago, markedman5 said:

It’s Black and Berroa being called up according to reports since both are on the 40 man and Cameron is not anymore.

Either way I doubt those guys see a “ bunch” of playing time this weekend.

We will see.

Not really Murph's style to plug a bench guy in, so I'll be curious which bench guy or call-up is the extra player tonight. 

[kestrel79]

Should we sign Kotsay for OF depth? Lockridge looked pretty lost in RF last week. This team keeps winning no matter who is playing so I'll just support whomever.

[MattK]

Just now, MattK said:

Not really Murph's style to plug a bench guy in, so I'll be curious which bench guy or call-up is the extra player tonight. 

*extra starter

[liveforoctober]

4 hours ago, DesertBrew52 said:

So you’ve got a Yelich, Lockridge, Frelick outfield? I figure Contreras should be catching the mystery pitcher. Who DHs?

The Reds are playing well…

Berroa is a switch hitter and with a RHP on the mound maybe he gets thrown right into the fire tonight?

Berroa managed to be a positive WAR contributor to Toronto back in '24 with non-existent offense - I'm assuming he is a plus defender?

EDIT** I just saw he is 5'9, 178 and was 5th in all of MiLB between '21-'24 in combined stolen bases before his call up to the Blue Jays. The Brewers are just laughing at the rest of baseball right now. We are collecting every short, fast, good defending outfielder that exists.

[Brian]

Curt Hogg@CyrtHogg

Brewers starter for tonight is still listed as TBA. Another three-letter pitcher — Miz — figures to factor in. Brewers said he will pitch Friday either in a shorter big league outing or rehab game.  He traveled with the team to Cincinnati, I’m told, so you do the math.

[82brewcrew82]

3 hours ago, RobertCrawley said:

This will be a tough series.

Reds still fighting for something.

[markedman5]

Grant Anderson optioned……obviously they had limited choices…..scrambling…..can add him back for the DH if desired I believe 

 

[SRB]

Misiorowski now listed as the official starter on MLB.com

[TURBO]

13 hours ago, greenlawler said:

We have an eight game lead in the Central, without Churio. The Reds are closing in on the Cubs. 

ChOurio

[torts]

Miz gets his first taste of humidity in Cincy 🤣 good Lord I hope no one makes contact with his pitches in any angle but right down into the dirt

[Bulldogboy]

Don't love not having Anderson around this series especially with Miller looking rough around the edges. 

[Joseph Zarr]

Berroa is really a fantastic defender - he's shown out in Nashville. Can absolutely go get the ball in the alleys. Hitting-wise he is a singles speed guy. Nine spot or lead-off, solely.

[folly412]

13 minutes ago, markedman5 said:

Grant Anderson optioned……obviously they had limited choices…..scrambling…..can add him back for the DH if desired I believe 

Would have thought Myers over Anderson.  

Anderson in the minors, Henderson the IL, Zastryzny and Gasser on rehab.  Patrick, Yoho, McGee the second tier in the minors.  Yeager probably deserves a call-up but there's not a path this year.  Some nice depth.  

[LaprilOne]

On 8/14/2025 at 10:18 PM, wibadgers23 said:

Blake Perkins placed on bereavement leave.

 

 

Edited August 16, 2025 by LaprilOne
Correction

[formerlybis]

27 minutes ago, folly412 said:

Would have thought Myers over Anderson.  

 

With the upcoming 5 games in 4 days and a couple of our starters who are limited in length, I think having Myers, Hall, and Ashby available for long relief or spot starts is wise. 

[SeaBass]

23 minutes ago, LaprilOne said:

Brewer's site says maternity leave.  Big difference, and has been discussed recently.

No, it still says bereavement for Perkins. Maybe you're thinking of Collins.

[torts]

With the blackout for the pirates and apple TV tonight, I haven't watched a game since Sunday 😭 gameday it is.... Again 

[markedman5]

Suwinski for the lead…….nice

[82brewcrew82]

LOL @PCA

[markedman5]

 

[folly412]

Hopefully Joey can keep up the momentum up there in the 2 spot.  Also a park that Vaughn statistically looks like he would dominate in.  Gonna need some more special sauce with Berroa Lockridge back to back.