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Corbin Burnes ‏@Burnes16 2h2 hours ago Milwaukee✈️! Looks like Burnes is signing shortly.

Frankie @FThomas27 Carolina, Puerto Rico - Professional Baseball Player with the Milwaukee Brewers Looks like Thomas has signed.

Cooper Hummel @CoopHUM Catcher in the Milwaukee Brewers organization | Trying to live a dream, and nothing will make me stop until i succeed #MLB #dreamchasin #HDMH

Caleb Whalen ‏@cwhalen07 25m25 minutes ago Off to Montana! Let the new journey begin! #playball Looks like he's signed.

As a sophomore in 2015, Brown served as Kentucky's No. 1 starter ahead of eventual Twins second-rounder Kyle Cody. Brown pitched through the spring with an injury to his non-throwing shoulder, then took the summer off before impressing during fall practice. He has had a rough spring from a statistical standpoint, though scouts still like his stuff enough to project him as a starter and a possible second-round pick. The velocity on Brown's sinking fastball has climbed steadily, from the upper 80s as an Indiana high schooler, to the low 90s in his first two college seasons, to a consistent 93-94 mph that he holds deep into games and a high of 96 this spring. He has aptitude for spinning a hard curveball that's at least a plus pitch at its best but lacks consistency. Brown will also flash a changeup with some tumble and fade but Wildcats coaches seldom call for it during games. A 38th-round pick of the Cubs in 2013, Brown features a quick arm but he also has some effort to his delivery. That leads to concerns that he might not have more than average control and command, as well as whether he'll be able to maintain quality stuff over a full pro season as a starter. jeff ellis ‏@jeffMLBdraft 22s23 seconds ago Brewers continue to take name players, Brown struggled heavily this year. Had some first round talk, yet another UK arm to regress JJ Cooper ‏@jjcoop36 16s16 seconds ago Scouts love Kentucky's Zack Brown. They want him to be good, but 2-11, 6.08 hard to explain with his great stuff. Christopher Crawford ‏@CVCrawfordBP 35s36 seconds ago Coronado, CA #Brewers get another solid value pick in Zack Brown. Plus-plus fastball, above-average curve. Reliever all the way for me, but a good one. JJ Cooper ‏@jjcoop36 25s26 seconds ago Scouts complained Kentucky didn't let Zack Brown throw his changeup enough. CHG often disappeared from bullpen to mound. Michael Lananna ‏@mlananna 22s23 seconds ago Brown has electric stuff but went 2-11, 6.08 this spring as Kentucky's Friday starter. Probably ends up as a reliever. Frankie Piliere ‏@FPiliereD1 14s15 seconds ago #Brewers grab another power college arm in Zack Brown #Kentucky. 91-94 with life and flashes above average breaking ball

As a sophomore, Burnes moved back and forth between pitching on Fridays and Saturdays. In his junior season, the right-hander has been St. Mary's Friday night ace all year and has been one of the more consistent college pitchers on the West Coast this season. After a strong performance over the summer on the Cape, Burnes came out of the gate this spring pitching extremely well and helping his profile. Even as he's leveled off a bit, he's continued to perform, albeit in a slightly weaker West Coast Conference. With a very quick arm, he delivers his fastball lin the 92-95 mph range. His secondary stuff isn't quite as good, but his hard slider can be an out pitch at times and he'll mix in a curve and changeup as well. While some worry that his arm is too quick and that effort in his delivery could mean a move to a bullpen, he's shown the ability to maintain velocity deep into starts. Burnes is also an excellent athlete, reminding some of D-backs prospect Braden Shipley. That should help him repeat his delivery consistently and give him the chance to reach his ceiling as a mid-rotation starter. Rated #39 by mlb.com Frankie Piliere ‏@FPiliereD1 #Brewers get tremendous value in Corbin Burnes. 92-96, improving breaking ball and can evolve as starter. Great pick Christopher Crawford ‏@CVCrawfordBP 1m1 minute ago Coronado, CA Sorry, that was the #Brewers who got Burnes. I should have guessed. They've had the best draft of any team and I'm not sure it's close. Ĵ.P. ‏@Jaypers413 2m2 minutes ago Very smart pick for the @Brewers in Corbin Burnes. Mid-90's, good CB. Bill Mitchell ‏@billazbbphotog 3m3 minutes ago Brewers got good value last year with Cody Ponce in 2nd rnd. I feel the same way with Corbin Burnes in 2016 4th rnd. Aaron Fitt ‏@aaronfitt 3m3 minutes ago Aaron Fitt Retweeted Frankie Piliere Really surprised Corbin Burnes slipped to the fourth round. That’s a great arm. Love what the #Brewers are doing.

Dunning was taken already

keithlaw ‏@keithlaw 14s14 seconds ago Some rumors to add to this morning's mock - Rutherford in mix at 5, Whitley a dark horse at 11, Lewis still in play at 1. Travis Wilson ‏@travisWSN 57s57 seconds ago Round 3-10 of MLB Draft are Friday, beginning at noon. Expect Verona catcher Ben Rortvedt to be drafted sometime in that range. Would be happy if the Brewers took him in the third.

Frankie Piliere ‏@FPiliereD1 Top target for #Brewers still appears to be Corey Ray. On him since the beginning and leaning that way today #MLBDraft

Jesse Burkhart ‏@jesseburkhart 53s54 seconds ago Source: Braves have a deal in place with Ian Anderson for the third pick, but they are still considering other options.

Tom ‏@Haudricourt 28s29 seconds ago #Brewers Ray Montgomery told me yesterday they were not arranging below-slot deal but here is more speculation. http://atmlb.com/1reK3aC

http://www.baseballamerica.com/international/top-international-prospects-know-july-2/#GCvMt17o3EP4iAQy.97 Anything Brewer related in here?

Morning Mocks Klaw: Ray Callis: Collins in underslot deal, also mentioned Lowe Mayo: Rutherford in underslot deal, also mentioned Ray and Collins Scout: Rutherford Bowden: Pint Duquette: Groome

Todd Rosiak ‏@Todd_Rosiak 2m2 minutes ago Farm director Tom Flanagan said Colorado Springs OF Shane Peterson is back on the DL with the same wrist/forearm issue. Todd Rosiak ‏@Todd_Rosiak 33s34 seconds ago Peterson expected to be out 3-4 weeks and has been sent back to Arizona to rehab. Bad timing for him. Kyle Wren gets a shot in his place. Todd Rosiak ‏@Todd_Rosiak 28s28 seconds ago Needless to say, Brewers are very pleased with how Biloxi C Jacob Nottingham has come around at the plate of late. Todd Rosiak ‏@Todd_Rosiak 52s53 seconds ago Flanagan on Nottingham: “It was an aggressive placement for him, and he’s held up his end. It’s good to see." Todd Rosiak ‏@Todd_Rosiak 40s40 seconds ago Kodi Medeiros expected back in the Brevard rotation early next week. Past illness, now trying to gain back some of the 10-12 lbs he lost. Todd Rosiak ‏@Todd_Rosiak 40s41 seconds ago Brewers also pleased with how Wisconsin 2B Blake Allemand took advantage of opportunity when Tucker Neuhaus went down with broken finger. Todd Rosiak ‏@Todd_Rosiak 14s15 seconds ago Flanagan on Allemand: “He rose to the challenge and is taking advantage of the playing time. He’s definitely handled the bat well." Todd Rosiak ‏@Todd_Rosiak 27s27 seconds ago Neuhaus, still out with that broken finger, is still 1-2 weeks away from returning.

Agreed. Was hoping it was going to be Presley.

Milwaukee Brewers ‏@Brewers 13s14 seconds ago Philadelphia, PA OF Domingo Santana reinstated from the 15-day disabled list. OF Keon Broxton optioned to Triple-A @skysox.

1.7 Corey Ray

Milwaukee Brewer Verified account ‏@Brewers Minor-league LHP Jed Bradley has been traded to Atlanta in exchange for a player to be named or cash.

1.6 Senzel

Jacob Barnes coming up from AAA.

1.5 Pint

Todd Rosiak ‏@Todd_Rosiak 31m31 minutes ago Farm director Tom Flanagan said LHP Kodi Medeiros likely to go on the DL at Brevard County with an illness that’s caused him to drop 10 lbs. Todd Rosiak ‏@Todd_Rosiak 31m31 minutes ago Medeiros’ issue like a flu bug; not considered serious. He’s also missed time recently with back spasms. Todd Rosiak ‏@Todd_Rosiak 29m29 minutes ago Flanagan, whose last stop was Brevard, said Bubba Derby, Eric Hanhold and Angel Ventura all throwing well in Manatees’ rotation. Todd Rosiak ‏@Todd_Rosiak 25m25 minutes ago Flanagan said Hanhold induced 13 ground-ball outs in the game he saw, including 5 straight to 3B, a testament to how good his sinker is. Todd Rosiak ‏@Todd_Rosiak 21m21 minutes ago Malik Collymore, acquired for Jonathan Broxton last year, has been filling in as OF at Brevard. Likely to be sent to Wisconsin soon. Todd Rosiak ‏@Todd_Rosiak 20m20 minutes ago Flanagan called Collymore “toolsy” and called him above-average defensively. Also runs well. Lots of OF talent for T-Rats if he goes there. Todd Rosiak ‏@Todd_Rosiak 19m19 minutes ago Speaking of Wisconsin, 2B Tucker Neuhaus probably 10 days-2 weeks from returning from broken finger. He’s in AZ currently getting ABs. Todd Rosiak ‏@Todd_Rosiak 18m18 minutes ago Flanagan also said OF Trent Clark is about a week away from returning from his hamstring strain. Todd Rosiak ‏@Todd_Rosiak 15m15 minutes ago Isan Diaz, hitting .204 at Wisconsin, is learning how to adjust to how teams pitch him. He just turned 20, so he’s young for Midwest League. Todd Rosiak ‏@Todd_Rosiak 14m14 minutes ago Flanagan said Diaz is “still swinging it” and he’ll be fine. Been a standout defensively at SS; will start playing more 2B to stay sharp. Todd Rosiak ‏@Todd_Rosiak 12m12 minutes ago Flanagan said team is still trying to figure out what MGM Park in Biloxi is — pitcher’s park or hitter’s park. Seems more pitcher-friendly. Todd Rosiak ‏@Todd_Rosiak 10m10 minutes ago Flanagan said Javier Salas and Wei-Chung Wang have had starts skipped to try and keep them fresh. Something Brewers have done in the past. Todd Rosiak ‏@Todd_Rosiak 10m10 minutes ago Josh Hader will likely have his next start skipped for the same reason. That would give him 8-9 days off as a sort of “recharge." Todd Rosiak ‏@Todd_Rosiak 5m5 minutes ago Flanagan said Wang has been throwing well. Starts slow with his velocity ramping up as the games progress. Needs to dial it up earlier Todd Rosiak ‏@Todd_Rosiak 4m4 minutes ago At Colorado Springs, Yadiel Rivera has been playing mostly 2B and some 3B, plus ~ once a week SS. “The every-day certainly helps him." Todd Rosiak ‏@Todd_Rosiak 34s35 seconds ago Rivera and Will Middlebrooks have been seeing most of the time at 3B for CS with Garin Cecchini at 1B and Andy Wilkins playing RF. Todd Rosiak ‏@Todd_Rosiak 16s17 seconds ago Flanagan gave Sky Sox manager Rick Sweet credit for his lineup flexibility. Players’ versatility at CS has also been helpful.

More Rumors Jesse Burkhart ‏@jesseburkhart 3m3 minutes ago Source says the Phillies’ director is currently in P.R. checking up on Perez. A way-underslot, Carlos Correa-type deal wouldn’t surprise me. Jesse Burkhart ‏@jesseburkhart 2m2 minutes ago Hearing that the Reds are split on Lewis and Perez at No. 2. Braves at No. 3 are being linked to everyone and your mother. Jesse Burkhart ‏@jesseburkhart 4m4 minutes ago The Phillies have narrowed down to 5 names for the top pick, I’m told. Puk is their lean, with Lewis, Rutherford, Moniak, Perez in the mix. Jesse Burkhart ‏@jesseburkhart 2m2 minutes ago The Rockies are fishing for prep talent at No. 4. Moniak, Groome and Pint are the names popping up. Jesse Burkhart ‏@jesseburkhart 55s56 seconds ago It gets messy after that, with names changing depending on which dominoes fall first. More info will come after pre-draft meetings.

The Rockies select Riley Pint, RHP, St. Thomas Aquinas H.S. (Overland Park, KS) @ 1.4

Todd Rosiak ‏@Todd_Rosiak · 7m7 minutes ago Brewers farm director Tom Flanagan said that Wisconsin OF Trent Clark is expected to be out ~ 2-3 weeks with his right hamstring strain. Todd Rosiak ‏@Todd_Rosiak · 6m6 minutes ago Also, Biloxi OF Brett Phillips is expected to be out another 7-10 days with his left hamstring strain. Todd Rosiak ‏@Todd_Rosiak · 6m6 minutes ago Some good injury news: Brevard County LHP Kodi Medeiros is recovered from his bout with back spasms. Last start he battled control.