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After dropping the first leg of today’s doubleheader in Montgomery, the AA Shuckers could still grab a win in the nightcap behind RHP Manuel Rodriguez (just 2 IP in last 12 days). C Matt Wood and RF Mark Coley II enter as line-up changes for Game 2.

21-year old LHP Wande Torres (5.2 IP, 0 R, 8 Ks in a solid last outing) gets the chance to lead High-A Wisconsin to clinch this week’s home series against Cedar Rapids. CF Braylon Payne has an 8-game hitting streak.

24-year old RHP Tyson Hardin has been terrific in 7 AAA starts (2.25 ERA, 0.95 WHIP, 9.2 K/9 in 40 IP) and looks to lead Nashville to a 3-1 home series lead over Gwinnett. RF Greg Jones is back in the lineup after exiting Tuesday’s game early. SS Freddy Zamora sees his first action in 6 days.

6’6” LHP Andrew Healy (5.14 ERA, 1.71 WHIP, 9.3 K/9 in 35 IP) makes his 7th start (14th appearance) as the Low-A Warbirds need a win at Fredericksburg to even this week’s series 2-2. CF Handelfry Encarnacion is 7-for-16 with 8 walks over his last 5 games.

They’re halfway through the first game of AA Biloxi’s doubleheader at Montgomery, but here’s the starting lineup nonetheless. RHP Jaron DeBerry aims to lead the squad to a 3-0 series lead. OF Jacob Hurtubise is 6-for-9 with 5 RBIs in his last 2 games.

Image courtesy of BrewerFanatic Transactions: RHP Craig Yoho optioned to AAA Nashville from MLB Brewers RHP Peter Strzelecki signed to minor league contract and assigned to AAA Nashville INF/OF Jett Williams placed on AAA Nashville’s temporarily inactive list RHP Miguel Andrade placed on DSL Brewers Gold’s 7-day injured list Game Action: Nashville Pre-Game Media Notes Final: Nashville 3, Gwinnett (Braves) 0 Box Score Via the Sounds’ website, game details and we encourage readers to review affiliate write-ups as part of their Link Report routine: Sounds Earn Fourth Shutout of Season in Win Over Gwinnett RHP Lyon Richardson’s longest outing since 2024 led the staff’s impressive 2-hit shutout to claim a 2-1 lead in this week’s home series. As detailed in Nishant Brahme’s linked game report which includes three highlight videos, the Sounds used the long ball (3B Brock Wilken’s 388-foot solo homer), then small ball (OF Tyler Black’s full count walk earned via challenge, stolen base, scored on sac fly) to grab a 2-0 lead by the 4th inning. A massive “Job well done” to RHPs Junior Fernandez (2 IP, 1 K) and Peter Strzelecki (welcome back! – 1 IP, 2 Ks) for facing the minimum number of batters over the final 3 frames. DH Jeferson Quero (2-for-3, sac fly, 2 RBIs) and C Ramon Rodriguez (2-for-3) notched 4 of the team’s 7 hits and the Sounds were also stout defensively (3 double plays turned). Sounds’ Extras: Time will tell whether the 26-year-old Richardson (4 IP, 0 R, 2 H – both singles, 1 BB, 3 Ks) will be stretched out further, but it would solve a starting pitcher depth challenge that skipper Rick Sweet has been managing for at least three weeks. Three fifth inning walks issued by RHP Reiss Knehr (2 IP, 0 R, 0 H, 4 BB, 1 K) thankfully produced zero runs and Nashville’s staff did not allow any hits after the 3rd inning. After pitching 16 games for the Sounds from March-May, Strzelecki’s contract was selected by the Brewers, but he didn’t see game time. He then tried his luck with the Yankees’ AAA team for six games before opting out and returning to Nashville. Friday’s outlook: 24-year-old RHP Tyson Hardin is ready for his 8th AAA start (2.25 ERA, 0.95 WHIP, 9.2 K/9 in 40 IP), with Nashville looking to claim a 3-1 series lead. Biloxi Pre-Game Media Notes Rain Out: Biloxi at Montgomery Via the Shuckers’ website, rain out details: Shuckers, Biscuits Postponed Due to Rain at DABOS Park Biloxi leads the series two games to zero and the teams will hope to be able to play two games on Friday. Friday’s outlook: RHPs Jaron DeBerry and Manuel Rodriguez are scheduled to start the doubleheader, with Biloxi aiming for a sweep to clinch this week’s road series. Wisconsin Pre-Game Media Notes Final: Wisconsin 9, Cedar Rapids (Twins) 1 Box Score Via the Timber Rattlers’ website, game details: Eight-Run Second Inning is Enough for Wisconsin As usual for home games (but let’s not take it for granted), enjoy the video highlights compiled by Wisconsin’s terrific media team: And be sure not to miss the 16-minute Mehring-Timm post-game podcast, featuring RHP Ethan Dorchies, OF Josiah Ragsdale and Manager Nick Stanley. As you’ve read, seen and heard from the above links, SS Luis Pena (1-for-3, double, HBP, 2 RBIs) returned from a 16-day absence for a sore hamstring and all is right in Timber Rattler Land. Dorchies (7 IP, 1 R, 5 H, 1 BB, 3 Ks) worked around a 1st inning double, then a walk and an error in the 2nd frame to deliver his best start of 2026, likely comforted by the Udder Tuggers’ 8-run, 12-batter second inning. Every starting position player reached base via hit or walk, with Ragsdale (2-for-5, double, 2 RBIs), OF Braylon Payne (2-for-5), C David Garcia (2-for-3, HBP) and OF Tayden Hall (1-for-3, double, HBP, 2 RBIs) having particularly productive evenings. Timber Rattlers’ Extras: RHP Quinton Low continued his recent run of solid form with two scoreless innings of relief: 2 IP, 0 R, 1 H, 1 BB, 3 Ks. He’s unscored upon over his last 7 innings with 12 Ks. Friday’s outlook: LHP Wande Torres gets the call as Wisconsin seeks to clinch a home series victory. Wilson Pre-Game Media Notes Final: Fredericksburg (Nationals) 13, Wilson 3 Box Score Via the Warbirds’ website, game details: Fredericksburg Charges Past Wilson After retiring 5 of 7 batters to open the game, starting RHP Enniel Cortez allowed three consecutive 2-out RBI hits in the 2nd inning, then the first four batters of the 3rd inning reached via hit or walk to blow open the game. A strike ‘em out, thrown ‘em out double play to end that frame kept the contest at 6-0. OF Handelfry Encarnacion (2-for-2, double, walk, sac fly, RBI) had opened the game with a single, but was erased via a ground ball double play and the Warbirds did not collect their 2nd hit until the 5th inning, while already trailing 11-0 by that point. RHP Tyler Renz’s relief effort started poorly via three straight walks in a 5-run fourth inning, but he ultimately gave the team 3 innings of work to ease the bullpen strain (7 R, 6 ER, 6 H, 5 BB, 3 WP, 3 Ks). On the more positive side, RHP Ismael Yanez pitched two hitless, scoreless innings with 3 strikeouts, but 4 walks blemished his numbers (43 pitches, 20 strikes). SS Brady Ebel also had a decent stat line: 1-for-3, double, walk, RBI. Warbirds’ Extras: Other lowlights Thursday evening included an 0-for-10 effort with runners in scoring position, as well as 3B Juan Ortuno’s 10th error of the 2026 campaign. 1B Tyler Rodriguez’s on-base streak is now 19 games long after he drew a walk. Hot 18-year-old prospect OF Alexander Frias had an 0-for-4 game, but with no strikeouts. Friday’s outlook: LHP Andrew Healy gets the start, with Wilson needing a victory to even the series at two games apiece. Final: ACL Brewers 7, ACL Cubs 5 Box Score Starting RHP Chase Bentley (4 1/3 IP, 2 R, 2 H, 2 BB, 1 HBP, 10 Ks) struck out 10 Cubs and 1B Roderick Flores (1-for-2, HR, 2 walks, 2 RBIs) delivered a 2-run homer in the 5th inning to take a 3-2 lead in this competitive contest in 106-degree heat. Tied 3-3 entering the bottom of the 6th inning, 2B CJ Hughes (1-for-3, HR, walk, 2 RBIs) restored the Zona Crew’s lead with a 2-run, 107mph homer, with 3B Yu-Lin Liao (1-for-3, HR, walk, 2 RBIs) following with another 2-run homer three batters later to grab a 7-3 advantage. The Cubs narrowed the gap to 7-5 with 1-on, 1-out single in the 7th inning, but RHP Luke Roupe (3 IP, 2 R, 5 H, 1 BB, 2 Ks) induced a ground ball double play to preserve the lead. One inning later, there were 2-on, 1-out, when he induced another GIDP to get out of that mini-jam, closing out the 3-inning save one inning later. This game marked the return of OF Kenny Fenelon (2-for-5, SB) after a nine-day absence, restoring necessary position player depth. On-base machine SS Juan Martinez was solid yet again: 1-for-2, double, 2 walks, SB; 1.093 OPS. RHP Argenis Aparicio (1 2/3 IP, 1 R, 2 H, 0 BB, 1 K) collected the win in middle relief. Both teams notched three home runs and struggled with runners in scoring position (combined 2-for-13), but the Brewers’ strong defense (3 double plays, 0 errors) keyed their victory (vs. 0 DPs and 2 errors for the Cubs). Final: DSL Brewers Blue 9, DSL Padres Gold 8 Box Score The Blue squad trailed 4-0 early and 7-4 late but stormed back with a 5-run eighth inning to grab the lead and then hold on in a dramatic island affair that included a 73-minute rain delay in the 4th inning. They improved their record to 13-5. After a 1-out hit-by-pitch and two walks, DH/INF Jose Rodriguez (3-for-5, 2 doubles, 3 RBIs), C Sebastian Franeites (1-for-4, triple, walk, 2 RBIs; .989 OPS) and 3B Leanders Matos (1-for-3, 2 walks, RBI, 2 SBs; .999 OPS) delivered consecutive RBI hits to take a 9-7 advantage before the Padres sent their second baseman to the mound to stop the bleeding. RHP Jean (JC) Rodriguez had entered in relief in the top of the 8th inning with the Blue Men trailing 7-4, 2-on and nobody out, bearing down to strand the two baserunners (K, K, ground out). After the offensive outburst to take the lead, JC then conceded a single and an RBI triple to commence the 9th inning, putting the potential game-tying runner 90 feet from home plate with nobody out. JC amazingly escaped again though, getting a ground out, fly out and ground out to strand the runner and preserve the one-run victory. Every Brewers’ Blue batter reached base via hit or walk in the contest, including solid days by 1B Angel Gonzalez (1-for-2, 3 walks, RBI, SB), OF Frandy Lafond (2-for-5, RBI; 1.017 OPS) and SS Diego Frontado (1-for-4, double, walk; 1.053 OPS). Nobody distinguished themselves on the mound, though 17-year-old RHP Steven Duran handled the largest share of the work (4 IP, 4 R, 6 H, 1 BB, 1 HBP, 2 Ks). RHP Justin Lugo (3.38 ERA) is usually much sharper than this: 2 IP, 2 R, 1 H, 3 BB, 4 WP, 4 Ks. We hope that you enjoy the Minor League Link Report. On Friday, a whopping eight minor league games are scheduled for Brewers’ affiliates, starting with the DSL clubs at 10:00am CST and ending with ACL Brewers at 8:00pm CST. The Milwaukee Brewers also commence their home series against the Cubs at 6:45pm CST. Organizational Scoreboard including starting pitcher info, game times, MiLB TV links, and box scores Current Milwaukee Brewers Organization Batting Stats and Depth Current Milwaukee Brewers Organization Pitching Stats and Depth View full article

Low-A Wilson are tied 1-1 in this week’s series at Fredericksburg, with 20-year old RHP Enniel Cortez (8.1 IP, 1 R, 6 Ks in last 2 outings) getting tonight’s start. 1B Tyler Rodriguez has an 18-game on-base streak.

23-year old RHP Jaron DeBerry (31 IP, 6 R, 26 Ks over last 5 starts) and AA Biloxi aim to grab a 3-0 series lead at Montgomery tonight. 1B Blake Burke has homered in 2 of his last 3 games; his 16 dingers place him 2nd in the Southern League.

26-year old RHP Lyon Richardson (3 IP, 2 R, 1 K on 47 pitches 7 days ago) makes his first start for AAA Nashville, who are looking for a home win and 2-1 series lead over Gwinnett. CF Luis Lara is 6-for-7 with 2 walks over his last 2 games.

- RHP Miguel Andrade placed on ACL Brewers Gold’s 7-day injured list

18-year old Alexander Frias just hit a first-pitch, 3-run homer off of rehabbing 28-year old Max Kranick in the 5th inning. That's fun. 3-0 Warbirds thus far.

RHP Garrett Stallings threw 94 pitches 5 days ago (5.2 IP, 2 R, 4 Ks), but gets another go, this time as AAA Nashville aims for a 2-0 home series lead over Gwinnett. 2B Ethan Murray has been red-hot in June (.433 AVG, 1.197 OPS in 39 PAs).

The Low-A Warbirds can take a 2-0 series lead at Fredericksburg, as RHP Miqueas Mercedes targets a bounceback outing (3 IP, 5 R, 0 Ks last week). 2B Luis Lameda has a 16-game on-base streak.

The Shuckers can grab a 2-0 series lead at Montgomery behind RHP Yorman Galindez (3 IP, 1 R, 2 Ks in Friday’s outing). LF Josh Adamczewski has hit safely in all 5 of his AA games.

Wisconsin can take a 2-0 home series lead over Cedar Rapids behind RHP Josh Knoth (2.70 ERA, 1.14 WHIP, 10.3 K/9 in 16.2 High-A IP). RF Josiah Ragsdale has a 27-game on-base streak.

- LHP Sam Garcia reinstated from AA Biloxi’s 7-Day Injured List — OF Dasan Brown placed on the Development List from AA Biloxi

It’s a Low-A debut for 18-year old DH/OF Alexander Frias (1.196 OPS in 137 ACL PAs), as Wilson play at Nationals’ affiliate Fredericksburg. RHP Jarrette Bonet had a solid outing last week (5 IP, 1 R, 3 Ks).

High-A Wisconsin host Twins’ affiliate Cedar Rapids this week, with RHP Braylon Owens (4.19 ERA, 1.30 WHIP, 11.4 K/9 in 53.2 IP) getting the series’ first start. 1B Eric Bitonti is 7-for-11 with 6 RBIs in his last 2 games.

AA Biloxi play at Rays’ affiliate Montgomery this week, with RHP Tanner Gillis (3.94 ERA, 1.02 WHIP, 6.9 K/9 in 48 IP) making his 7th start (14th appearance). 3B Andrew Fischer has 21 homers in his last 43 games.

AAA Nashville host Braves’ affiliate Gwinnett, with LHP Thomas Pannone (3.40 ERA, 1.20 WHIP, 7.4 K/9 in 45 IP) getting tonight’s start. 3B Luke Adams is 5-for-7 with 3 HR, 4 BB, 6 RBIs in his last 2 games.

- OF Gerlyn Payano promoted to ACL Brewers from DSL Brewers Blue

- C Andrick Nava assigned to AAA Nashville from High-A Wisconsin

- C Eric Martinez assigned to ACL Brewers from AAA Nashville

Image courtesy of BrewerFanatic For the week, Biloxi (3-1) and Wisconsin (3-2) were series winners, Wilson (3-3) managed a series split and Nashville (2-4) came up short. Transactions: (from credible sources) OF Alexander Frias promoted to Low-A Wilson from ACL Brewers LHP Santiago Martinez placed on DSL Brewers Gold’s 7-day injured list Game Action: Nashville Pre-Game Media Notes Final: Memphis (Cardinals) 10, Nashville 8 Box Score Via the Sounds’ website, game details and we encourage readers to review affiliate write-ups as part of their Link Report routine: Seven-Run Rally By Nashville Falls Short to Conclude First Half All the factors seemed to line up against Nashville on Sunday, playing on the road against a Memphis team looking to clinch the first half International League title. Further, Memphis knew that title rival Rochester already trailed 6-0 in its contest (MILB – shouldn’t these games have started at the same exact time?), while the Sounds had no starting pitcher available after RHP Brett Wichrowski was placed on the injured list on Saturday. That meant Sounds’ spot starter RHP Will Childers (first start since 2023) was likely to toss a lot of strikes in an attempt to cover more than one inning. Childers succeeded on the first part (26 strikes in 33 pitches), but the Redbirds simply took advantage of it: lead-off double, everybody safe on sacrifice bunt, RBI single, 3-run homer, ground out, solo homer – i.e. a 5-0 first inning lead. Of course, 22-year old DH/INF Luke Adams was undeterred, hitting a ball 91.7mph in the first inning (fly out), blasting a solo homer 384 feet in the 4th inning (to trail 6-1), hitting the next solo homer 437 feet (to trail 10-2 in the 6th inning), missing the chance at a 3-run blast in the 7th inning (pop up to still trail 10-5), then definitely not missing the next one: 404-foot, 3-run homer to cut the deficit to 10-8 with 1 out in the top of the 9th inning. RHP Kaleb Bowman (2 IP, 0 R, 1 K), rehabbing LHP Jared Koenig (2/3 IP, 0 R, 2 Ks) and LHP Mark Manfredi (1 IP, 0 R, 3 Ks) issued blanks over the final frames at least give the offense a chance at a miracle comeback. Unfortunately, Adams’ last blast was the team’s final hit, with Luke (3-for-5, 5 RBIs) accounting for 50% of the team’s base knocks. Koenig’s appearance in consecutive games over the weekend (95.6mph peak velocity on Saturday, 95.0mph on Sunday) is typically a sign that a rehabbing player is ready to be activated by the Brewers. This was also his 12th outing for Nashville since May 29, so let’s see if he’s activated early this week. Sounds’ Extras: Nashville’s 6-man pitching committee only issued 2 walks, but collectively conceded 15 hits, with RHP Junior Fernandez (1 1/3 IP, 4 R, 1 K) putting up a similar line as Childers (1 IP, 5 R, 0 Ks). The Sounds’ offense did draw 9 walks, but went 2-for-9 with runners in scoring position. Adams registered the team’s only extra-base hits. C Ramon Rodriguez (1-for-3, walk), 3B Jett Williams (0-for-3, 2 walks, RBI, 2 SBs) and OF Tyler Black (1-for-4, walk, RBI, SB) each had respectable afternoons at the plate. Next week’s outlook: Nashville comes home to prepare for 6 games against Braves’ affiliate Gwinnett, with the first game scheduled for Tuesday evening. Biloxi Pre-Game Media Notes Game One Final: Biloxi 3, Columbus (Braves) 2 (in 7 innings) Box Score Game Two Final: Biloxi 9, Columbus 4 (in 7 innings) Box Score Via the Shuckers’ website, doubleheader details: Shuckers Clinch South Division in Doubleheader Domination After playing just 2 1/2 out of 6 scheduled contests over the prior 5 days, Mother Nature finally cooperated to give Biloxi the chance to clinch the first half Southern League South division title. The first game was a resumption of Friday’s suspended contest, tied 1-1 in the bottom of the 3rd inning in a game scheduled to go only 7 frames. Despite only leading Pensacola (playing elsewhere) by 1/2 game in the standings, the Shuckers knew that a victory in either end of their Sunday doubleheader would give them the title based on the first tie-breaker. OF Eric Brown Jr. (1-for-2, walk) triggered a rally from a 2-1 deficit in the 5th inning of the first game, reaching on an infield single and aggressively claiming second base on a fly out to center field. RBI singles from 2B Dylan O’Rae (2-for-4) and 1B Blake Burke (1-for-3, walk) followed to give Biloxi the only lead they would require at 3-2. Stellar RHP Cameron Wagoner (2 IP, 0 R, 1 H, 1 BB, 2 Ks) had minimal difficulty closing it out, working around a single in the 6th inning and an 8-pitch walk in the final frame. As you’ve read in the linked game report, the talented Shuckers did not rest on their laurels, with 21-year old RHP Bishop Letson (5 IP, 1 R, 5 H, 3 BB, 1 HBP, 4 Ks) delivering his 4th consecutive solid outing before Burke, 3B Andrew Fischer, SS Jesus Made and OF Mike Boeve had fun facing the Clingstones’ relief corps over the final 3 innings: Burke also plays fine defense at the cold corner: Shuckers’ Extras: 20-year old Manuel Rodriguez (2 IP, 1 R, 2 H, 0 BB, 1 K) covered the middle innings of the first game, conceding his 17th homer of the season’s first half to commence the 5th inning. The next Clingstone hitter singled and stole second base, but Rodriguez buckled down to strand him, before Brown Jr. started the rally. The Shuckers outhit Columbus 20-11 over the two games, with Made (4-for-6, HR, walk, 4 RBIs) and O’Rae (4-for-7, triple, double, walk, 2 RBIs, SB) leading the way. 25-year old Brown Jr. (.230 AVG, .697 OPS) may not be doing quite what was expected of the 27th overall pick of the 2022 draft, but his .361 on-base percentage and solid defense (center field in these 2 games; also strong in middle infield) may still pave the way to the Show one day. While RHP Travis Smith (1 IP, 3 R, 0 Ks) struggled in his 2nd-ever AA outing, RHP Edwin Jimenez (1 IP, 0 R, 1 K) had no such difficulty in finishing out the weekend. Next week’s outlook: Biloxi travels to Montgomery, Alabama for a 6-game set against the Rays’ affiliate, with the series kicking off on Tuesday evening. Wisconsin Pre-Game Media Notes Rain Out: Wisconsin at Quad Cities (Royals) Via the Timber Rattlers’ website, rain out details: Rattlers and River Bandits Rained Out For those a bit frustrated that recent High-A graduates Andrew Fischer and Josh Adamczewski faced numerous rain-outs it the AA Southern League this week, aren’t we happy that they were in Biloxi on Sunday instead of resting in Iowa? Next week’s outlook: Wisconsin returns home to play 6 games against Twins’ affiliate Cedar Rapids, starting on Tuesday. Wilson Pre-Game Media Notes Final: Charleston (Rays) 11, Wilson 2 Box Score Via the Warbirds’ website, game details: Charleston Overpowers Wilson in Series Finale Starting 20-year old LHP Joey Broughton followed up his scoreless Tuesday start with a solid first inning here (3 Ks, 2 singles, 0 runs), but exited immediately after that frame. Hopefully it was a planned short outing, but we’ll have to watch his status. Wilson needed to get more than one run out of its 4-walk, 1 single second inning, but an out on the basepaths hurt them before LHP Enderson Mercado (1 2/3 IP, 6 R, 4 H, 4 BB, 1 K) was touched for 5 runs in the next half-inning. After stranding the bases loaded in the 2nd frame, 2B Filippo Di Turi doubled (1-for-3, 2 walks, RBI, SB) home a run to narrow the gap to 6-2 with runners on 2nd and 3rd and nobody out in the 3rd inning, but both baserunners were stranded as part of a 2-for-13 afternoon with runners in scoring position. After a 1B Frederi Montero (1-for-3, 2 walks) single and Di Turi walk to open the 5th inning resulted in zero runs, the RiverDogs managed to push 2 runs across against RHP Thomas Conrad (3 1/3 IP, 2 R, 5 H, 2 BB, 1 K) to essentially put the game out of reach. Warbirds’ Extras: RHP Jose Meneses (2 IP, 0 R, 3 Ks; 2.06 ERA) dominated yet again in relief, though RHP Ismael Yanez (1 IP, 3 R, 2 Ks) struggled. Despite just 2 runs scored, Team Wilson did have 7 hits and draw 10 walks, so there were some additional decent lines in the box score: 3B Juan Ortuno (2-for-5, SB), SS Brady Ebel (1-for-4, double, walk), OF Pedro Ibarguen (1-for-4, walk), OF Handelfry Encarnacion (0-for-2, 3 walks). Next week’s outlook: Wilson make the drive over to Fredericksburg, Virginia for a 6-game series against the Nationals’ affiliate, commencing on Tuesday. We hope that you enjoy the Minor League Link Report. On Monday, four rookie level minor league games are on the agenda, including DSL Brewers Blue hosting DSL Red Sox Red in a doubleheader at 9:00am CST. DSL Brewers Gold play at DSL Reds at 10:00am, while the ACL Brewers play at the ACL Diamondbacks at 8:00pm CST. Elsewhere, the Milwaukee Brewers commence their series at the Reds at 6:10pm CST. 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