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The Low-A Warbirds host Nationals’ affiliate Fredericksburg this week, with RHP Tyler Renz (2 R, 5 Ks over last 6.2 IP) making his 12th start (19th appearance). Recently-promoted RHP Brailyn Antunez has a 21-game on-base streak.

- INF Juan Baez placed on High-A Wisconsin’s 7-day injured list

If the affiliate contracts expire just after the 2030 season, we'll probably see a lot of movement at that time. MLB may lift cities like San Antonio, Jacksonville, Richmond (new stadium this year) or Dayton to AAA level, then watch the free-for-all as MLB clubs sign new 10-year agreements covering 2031-2040. I doubt we can pry Indianapolis away from the Pirates, so I won't be surprised if we end up with someone like Dayton or Rochester NY (e.g. if the Nationals switch to a closer location).

Praying for all those affected by today’s tornado in Menasha, Appleton, Neenah. Really hoping for no fatalities by some miracle.

More positive ink for OF Alexander Frias:

Image courtesy of BrewerFanatic For the week, Biloxi (4-2) was a series winner, while Nashville (2-4), Wilson (2-4) and Wisconsin (1-5) fell short. Transactions: RHP Garrett Stallings recalled to MLB Brewers from AAA Nashville Note: The MLB Draft signing deadline is today, Monday July 27th at 4:00pm CST, with the Brewers presumably negotiating with four remaining picks. Game Action: Nashville Pre-Game Media Notes Final: Nashville 8, Sugar Land (Astros) 1 Box Score Via a Sounds’ press release, game details: Sounds Pull Away from Space Cowboys for Second Straight Win Though Nashville also out-hit the Space Cowboys 11-4, this game was closer than a first glance at the box score might suggest. The Sounds held a 2-1 lead as rehabbing LHP DL Hall (2 IP, 0 R, 2 Ks) worked around two one-out walks in the 6th inning and RHP Cameron Wagoner (2 IP, 0 R, 2 Ks) did the same for a one-out double in the 7th frame. Leadoff OF Luis Matos (2-for-4, triple, double, walk, 2 RBIs) paced the offense by reaching base three times, the first on his RBI triple in the 3rd inning. After DH Jeferson Quero’s two-out RBI single in that same inning, Nashville did not collect its next base knock until 1B Luke Adams’ RBI single five innings later, helping spark the team’s six-run, six-hit eighth inning to put the game out of reach. On the mound, it was a bullpen game through and through, as no Sounds pitcher exceeded 38 pitches, with starting RHP Lyon Richardson (3 IP, 0 R, 2 H, 1 BB, 0 Ks) efficiently covering the first three frames. Sounds’ Extras: Eight Nashville hitters collected at least one hit and six of them contributed at least one RBI. Quero (2-for-5, RBI) and 2B Ethan Murray (2-for-4, RBI) joined Matos in the multi-hit club, while OF Tyler Black (1-for-4, walk, SB) and Adams (1-for-4, HBP, RBI) each came aboard twice. Hall’s velocity peaked at 96.7mph in his third rehab outing, while Wagoner touched 98mph against old friend Raynel Delgado. RHP Reiss Knehr conceded a homer to Delgado in his sole inning of work, while RHP Blake Holub handled the 9th inning in just 10 pitches. Next week’s outlook: Nashville (56-46) come back home to take on White Sox affiliate Charlotte (55-47), with the first of six games commencing on Tuesday. Biloxi Pre-Game Media Notes Final: Biloxi 13, Chattanooga (Reds) 7 (in 10 innings) Box Score Via the Shuckers’ website, game details and we encourage readers to review affiliate write-ups as part of their Link Report routine: Burke Continues Tear at Erlanger Park with Stunning Sunday Performance – Shuckers earn comeback win with nine runs between 9th, 10th innings, smash four home runs What an exciting Sunday contest, with the first six homers of the game going out as solo shots before 3B Andrew Fischer (2-for-6, HR, 2 RBIs) and DH Blake Burke (3-for-6, 2 HR, 5 RBIs) opted for clutch multi-run blasts in the 9th and 10th innings, respectively. OF Josh Adamczewski exited after a hit-by-pitch in the 8th inning, but it looked to Forum viewers like the move was only precautionary. The pitch bounced off the ground and hit his right leg just above his shin guard and below the knee. He left after one pitch to OF Josiah Ragsdale, who had an active day with a 2nd inning homer, 6th inning walk, stolen base and two runs scored. 20-year-old starting RHP Manuel Rodriguez had no-hit the Lookouts over six innings on Tuesday, but three of their left-handed hitters got a measure of revenge on Sunday with homers in the 2nd, 3rd and 4th innings. That said, Rodriguez (5 IP, 5 R, 9 H, 3 BB, 1 K) actually battled hard, escaping a bases loaded, one-out situation in the 3rd inning (K, GIDP) and stranding two more baserunners the next inning, before uncharacteristic back-to-back walks in the 5th inning cost him two key runs. Fischer sparked Biloxi’s comeback effort with a leadoff single in the 6th inning which ultimately produced one run (but runners at 2nd and 3rd with one out were stranded), before Burke’s first pitch, two-out blast the following inning narrowed Chattanooga’s advantage to a single run. Down 6-4 in the 9th inning, SS Jesus Made’s one-out double put Chattanooga in the unenviable position of facing Burke (RBI single) and Fischer (two-run homer for Biloxi’s first lead since the 2nd inning). Fischer’s impressive shot came in a 2-2 count. All Mike Boeve did on Sunday was get on base every single time (3-for-3, 2 walks) and drive in two runs, including a leadoff RBI single in the top of the 10th inning. Oh and he also stole two bases to give him 12 on the season. While RHP Sam Garcia got caught up in the early solo homer mania (2 IP, 1 R – a homer, 1 K), the trio of RHPs Edwin Jimenez, Will Childers and Stiven Cruz did not allow any earned runs over the final three innings. Shuckers’ Extras: Four plays after Fischer’s 9th inning heroics, he threw a ball away for his 7th error (although his player profile is showing six errors) in 25 Biloxi contests, contributing to an unearned run off of Childers to send the game to extra innings. In all, that’s Fischer’s 15th error of 2026 in 74 games played. Five Shuckers had multi-hit games, inclusive of Made (2-for-5, double, sac fly, RBI) and OF Mark Coley II (2-for-5). C David Garcia also contributed an RBI double. Next week’s outlook: Biloxi (52-40) return home to battle Rays’ affiliate Montgomery (48-47) for six games, with the series kicking off on Tuesday. Wisconsin Pre-Game Media Notes Final: South Bend (Cubs) 8, Wisconsin 3 Box Score Via the Timber Rattlers’ website, game details: South Bend Takes Series Finale – Cubs break 3-3 tie with three runs in bottom of the sixth to beat Rattlers Wisconsin’s top of the order of DH Luis Pena (2-for-3), OF Braylon Payne (3-for-4) and 2B Daniel Dickinson combined on a 6-for-11 afternoon with a double, two RBIs and a stolen base, while the rest of the lineup went 1-for-20 as the team fell to a defeat for the 8th time in nine games. Down 3-0 when starting RHP Ethan Dorchies allowed a leadoff triple in the bottom of the 5th inning, the Timber Rattlers didn’t fold, with RHP Jason Woodward inducing a ground out and Dickinson producing a line-out, throw-out double play to spark the club. The linked game report includes Dickinson’s two-run single which scored Pena and Payne and he scampered home on a wild pitch to tie it three batters later. Unfortunately, a one-out hit-by-pitch on a 2-2 count in the bottom of the 6th inning kerfuffled Woodward (1 2/3 IP, 3 R, 3 H, 0 BB, 1 HBP, 1 K), who gave up hits to the next three batters as Wisconsin found itself behind by three runs again. Timber Rattlers’ Extras: With the trio of Pena-Payne-Dickinson due up in the 7th inning, Pena was instead substituted to give DH/C Edgardo Ordonez (0-for-2) his first playing time in six weeks. We’ve no reason to believe Pena’s exit was anything more than some scheduled rest, but will watch his status. RHP Jose Nova nearly had a solid relief shift, retiring five of the first six batters he faced before conceding a two-run homer in the bottom of the 8th inning. Next week’s outlook: Wisconsin (49-42) host Athletics’ affiliate Lansing (40-53) for six games, with the series starting on Tuesday. Wilson Pre-Game Media Notes Final: Wilson 6, Charleston (Rays) 3 Box Score Via the Warbirds’ website, rain out details: Big Sixth Inning Propels Wilson Past Charleston – Antunez hits Home Run in Wilson Debut Hits are apparently over-rated, as Wilson had none through 6 1/3 innings on Sunday, but still led 5-2 by that point thanks to seven walks and a catcher’s interference in their five-run sixth inning. Making his Low-A debut after a recent promotion from the ACL Brewers, 18-year-old OF Brailyn Antunez (1-for-2, HR, 3 walks, RBI) tried to restore sanity by homering in the following frame, with 2B Juan Martinez (1-for-4, walk, 2 SBs) following with a single for the team’s only two hits. Trailing 2-0, Wilson’s first run came on a strike out (catcher’s throwing error) and their second was via the catcher’s interference, but we can credit 1B Frederi Montero with drawing the “game-winning” walk which gave the Warbirds a 3-2 advantage. Wilson’s four-man pitching brigade was solid across the board, with RHPs Hayden Robinson (4 IP, 2 R (1 ER), 4 H, 2 BB, 5 Ks) and Miqueas Mercedes (3 2/3 IP, 1 R, 1 H, 2 BB, 1 K) handling the bulk work, while RHPs Eric Prado and Joshua Quezada retired four of the final five batters to close out the win. Warbirds’ Extras: Wilson batters drew 14 walks, while their pitchers only issued four, enabling the team to emerge victorious despite being out-hit 6-2. SS Brady Ebel joined Antunez in the three-walk club and also stole two bases. Trying to collect all the “firsts” he could in his Carolina League debut, right fielder Antunez also earned an outfield assist in the 3rd inning by throwing out a baserunner at first base on a fly ball 9-1-3 double play. Next week’s outlook: Wilson (49-45) return home to battle Nationals’ affiliate Fredericksburg (60-36) for six games, commencing on Tuesday. We hope that you enjoy the Minor League Link Report. On Monday, the Brewers’ Dominican Summer League affiliates play three games, including a doubleheader for DSL Brewers Gold against DSL Clubs Blue which starts at 9:00am CST. The Milwaukee Brewers also play at the Giants at 8:45pm 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

It looks like a bullpen game for AAA Nashville as they try to salvage a 2-4 series at Sugar Land. RHP Lyon Richardson tossed 34 pitches on Wednesday. C Darrien Miller tripled in extra innings last night and is 11 for his last 26.

Wilson, who have dropped 4 straight games in Charleston by a combined 6 runs, send out RHP Hayden Robinson for his 2nd outing of the week (4 shutout innings on Tuesday). 18-year old RF Brailyn Antunez makes his Low-A Wilson debut after producing an .887 OPS in 259 ACL plate appearances.

Yup, extra innings means extra homers for the Burkemeister:

Fischer’s not just good; he’s clutch. This was on a 2-2 pitch in the top of the 9th inning:

Adamczewski just exited the Shuckers’ game immediately after a hit-by-pitch. Hope he’s okay.

RHP Ethan Dorchies makes his 2nd start of the week (4 IP, 5 R, 1 K on Tuesday), as High-A Wisconsin tries to salvage a 2-4 series at South Bend. RF Luis Castillo has a .945 OPS in 74 July PAs.

- RHP Garrett Stallings recalled by MLB Brewers from AAA Nashville

The AA Shuckers get a second chance to clinch a road series win over Chattanooga, with RHP Manuel Rodriguez making his second start of the week (6 IP, 0 R, 6 Ks on Tuesday). DH Blake Burke easily leads the Southern League in homers (24) and RBIs (72).

Big 1-out hit in extra innings:

After dropping the first game of Saturday’s doubleheader at Sugar Land, AAA Nashville aimed for a nightcap victory to avoid a sweep and 0-5 series deficit. RHP Coleman Crow had tossed 6 scoreless innings the week before.

Playing at Chattanooga, AA Biloxi had an opportunity to clinch a series win on Saturday behind RHP Braylon Owens.

Playing at South Bend, High-A Wisconsin came into Saturday trying to snap a 7-game losing skid, with RHP Josh Knoth also aiming for a bounceback after allowing 7 earned runs in last week’s start.

Adding the other lineups (late - sorry) for posterity. Wilson were aiming to claw back from a 1-3 series deficit at Charleston, with 20-year old LHP Joey Broughton making his 5th Low-A start (8th appearance).

Ugh. Bonet and the Warbirds were one strike from a win. Insult to injury: Kevin Garcia entered for the final 3 batters of the game, dropping Frias’ throw to the plate to allow the winning run to score.

The AAA Sounds play a doubleheader at Sugar Land, needing to sweep the evening to climb back into a series they trail 0-3. LHP Colton Gordon makes his 2nd start (5 IP, 5 R (4 ER), 5 Ks) since being acquired from the Astros. 1B Luke Adams has a splendid .969 OPS in 198 PAs.