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Here’s AAA Nashville’s lineup for Game 1 of its doubleheader in Indianapolis, as it seeks to triple its 1-0 series lead. How many innings will LHP Eric Lauer throw?

Low-A Carolina seeks a 6th straight win and 3-0 series lead at home over Delmarva. RHP Patricio Aquino has the 8th-best ERA (2.71) in the Carolina League (min. 54 IP).

RHP Carlos F. Rodriguez takes the hill for AA Biloxi, which needs to snap a 5-game losing streak including two at home against Tennessee.

The High-A Timber Rattlers strive for a third straight win over Dayton at home. RHP Alexander Cornielle needs a bounce-back start. 3B Mike Boeve has 3 HRs and 9 RBIs in his last 3 games (ACL/High-A) played.

Counting on it. With Miley and Woodruff back, let’s dominate. Let’s also see how many pitches Lauer throws for Nashville today, though he’ll probably be a reliever the rest of the way.

The Mudcats aim to double their series lead to 2-0 at home over Delmarva, with 2022 10th round pick LHP Brian Fitzpatrick making his first start in Low-A ball. 3B Luke Adams returns to the lineup after a day off.

C Jeferson Quero returns from injury and RHP Jacob Misioworski is on the bump as AA Biloxi aims to even its home series against Tennessee 1-1.

Yes, 2nd round pick INF Mike Boeve makes his High-A debut for Wisconsin, as they seek a 2-0 series lead at home over Dayton.

I guess we could call up Eric Lauer for relief work.

RHP Harrison Durow (undrafted free agent signing) assigned to ACL Brewers C Jesus Garcia transferred to Development List from AAA Nashville

We've signed RHP Harrison Durow out of Trinity University in San Antonio.

Mike Boeve delivered two home runs and six RBIs as ACL Brewers won easily. Yophery Rodriguez and Gabriel Colmenarez led DSL Brewers-1 to victory over DSL Brewers-2. Image courtesy of BrewerFanatic Transactions: OF Tyler Naquin (who had been playing for AAA Nashville) traded to Chicago White Sox for cash LHP Bennett Sousa activated from 60-day injured list and optioned to AAA Nashville Game Action: Arizona Complex League Action Final: ACL Brewers 14, ACL Rangers 4 Box Score / Game Log 2B Mike Boeve knocked in the first runs of the game with a 3-run blast in the 1st inning, then put the game out of reach with another 3-run jack in the 4th inning to push the Brewers’ lead to 9-2. The recent second round draft pick’s earth-shattering 1.779 OPS in 32 plate appearances should hopefully push him to be promoted to Low-A Carolina this week after his astounding eight games in the ACL. 18-year old 3B Juan Baez (3-for-4, walk; .392 AVG, 1.021 OPS) and 19-year old CF Dylan O’Rae (2-for-5, walk, stole 27th base; .358 AVG, .928 OPS) would undoubtedly like to join Boeve on the flight east. Our fingers have remained crossed for them for several weeks. Starting RHP Manuel Rodriguez (5 IP, 4 R, 6 H, 1 BB, 4 Ks, 1 balk), who turns 18 years old on Monday, had plenty of cushion to work with and earned his fourth Win, but will still wish he’d limited opposition runs to a larger degree. Reliever RHP Henrison Mota (4 IP, 0 R, 2 H, 3 BB, 4 Ks, 1 WP) had one of the best outings of his 3-year minor league career. SS Cooper Pratt and DH Eric Bitonti combined on a 2-for-9 day with a walk and an RBI, while right fielder Reece Walling connected on his second homer (solo shot) and also singled. Dominican Summer League Action Final: DSL Brewers-1 Squad 4, DSL Brewers-2 Squad 1 (in 7 innings) Box Score / Game Log This was a tight contest until the final inning, when center fielder Yophery Rodriguez (2-for-3, double, walk, 2 RBIs) announced the end of his recent mini-slump with a 2-run double to extend Uno Squad’s lead. However, the performance of the game belonged to 17-year old RHP Gabriel Colmenarez (4 IP, 0 R, 0 H, 0 BB, 1 HBP, 4 Ks), who took over after a 94-minute weather delay and faced just 12 batters over four innings of relief work (retiring 11 of his 12, with an inherited runner also caught stealing), earning his third Win of the season. Starting pitchers RHP Eric Prado (for DSL-1) and Bryan Rivera (for DSL-2) were both solid, each allowing one run and two hits over three innings and four innings of work, respectively. 17-year old DH/UT Pedro Ibarguen hit the first home run of his career, giving his team a 1-0 lead in the 2nd inning, before SS Luiyin Alastre tripled home left fielder Argenis Aparicio to tie the game in the next inning. Aparicio also doubled home a run in the 5th inning to give DSL-1 its first lead. We hope that you enjoy the Minor League Link Report. Enjoy Tuesday’s 7-game slate! 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

I’m not saying it’s best or smart. It’s hard to know. I’m just pointing to the fact that he’s played 111 innings in right field for the Brewers and just 1 inning in center field. All despite apparent benefits to be gained from starting Frelick in CF against righties and/or pinch-hitting him for Wiemer against righties.

‘Twas odd that we didn’t pinch hit Frelick for Wiemer in Game 3 against the mighty Pirates (or Caratini or Perkins for Anderson or Wiemer against a struggling RHP with the bases loaded Friday night), but I understood it better when we shifted Frelick to right field later in the Saturday game. It seems clear that we don’t have much confidence in: - Frelick in center field - Toro at third base or second base - Perkins at the plate, ever - Caratini to bat left-handed And we did have misplaced confidence in Anderson’s current ability at the plate, but now we know better.

Jose Acosta and Blayberg Diaz had big hits as Wisconsin and Carolina won two of their three games. Keston Hiura and Wes Clarke continued hot streaks, but Nashville and Biloxi both lost. Image courtesy of Biloxi Shuckers For the week, Carolina (5-2) was the sole series winner, while each of Nashville, Biloxi and Wisconsin dropped tough series (4-2). Transactions: INF Tyler Black promoted to AAA Nashville from AA Biloxi 1B Ernesto Martinez promoted to AA Biloxi from High-A Wisconsin OF Skye Bolt placed on AAA Nashville’s 7-day injured list LHP Clayton Andrews optioned to AAA Nashville from MLB Brewers Game Action: Nashville Pre-Game Media Notes Final: Durham 7, Nashville 6 Box Score / Game Log Via the Sounds’ website, game details, and we encourage readers to review the affiliate write-up as part of their Link Report routine: Sounds Drop Series Finale to Bulls Did a pitch timer violation ruffle Sounds’ starting RHP Janson Junk (5 IP, 3 R, 3 H, 2 BB, 5 Ks) enough to derail his performance? Junk had retired 12 straight Bulls after a game-opening single and Nashville led 3-0 after four innings, but the 5th inning commenced with a pitch timer violation, consecutive walks and a 3-run homer to knot the affair. After a blow-up 7th inning for rehabbing LHP Bennett Sousa (2/3 IP, 4 R, 2 H, 1 BB, 1 HBP, 1 K), the Sounds trailed 7-3 and things looked a bit hopeless until consecutive walks from right fielder Jahmai Jones and AAA debutant 3B Tyler Black (0-for-3, 2 walks) with two outs in the bottom half of the inning brought 1B Keston Hiura to the plate for his 3-run blast. Keston came up again with two outs in the bottom of the 9th inning, but was hit by pitch so not able to tie things up alone. C Payton Henry battled gamely, fouling off four pitches before flying out to end it. Sounds’ Extras: Hiura (2-for-4, HR, HBP, 3 RBIs) had singled earlier to extend his hitting streak to seven games. With no strikeouts in this game, he’s likely put himself atop the Promotion Watch alongside 2B Owen Miller (2-for-4, two doubles, SB) and INF Abraham Toro (not played since August 3 option). LHP Alex Claudio and RHPs Trevor Megill and Thyago Vieira each delivered scoreless innings of relief, with Thyago’s the most exciting for all involved. Vieira threw nine pitches of 99mph or higher to the first four batters he faced, with several topping 100mph, before facing bases loaded drama and escaping. Next week’s outlook: Nashville (56-50) travels to Indianapolis (50-56) to square off against the Pirates’ AAA affiliate, with RHP Caleb Boushley (4.68 ERA, 1.38 WHIP, 7.0 K/9 in 100 IP) expected to start the first game of the series. Biloxi Pre-Game Media Notes Final: Pensacola 11, Biloxi 6 Box Score / Game Log Via the Shuckers’ website, game details: Shuckers Fall in Run-Filled Finale against Blue Wahoos The starting pitching experiment of RHP James Meeker (4 IP, 6 R, 10 H, 1 BB, 4 Ks) continues to be an up-and-down affair, with this game certainly of the down variety. What stands out most obviously is that Meeker has K’d 44 batters in 135 plate appearances in 16 relief appearances, but only struck out 17 batters in 156 plate appearances in 8 starts. Shuckers’ Extras: On the road and down 6-2 after six innings, the Shuckers were undeterred and made a game of it in the 7th inning, but unfortunately only one of four hitters (an RBI walk for DH Wes Clarke) was able to bring home a run. The Shuckers stranded 13 baserunners in the game versus only 7 left on base by Pensacola. Perhaps that bases loaded walk of Clarke (3-for-4, HR, 2 doubles, walk, 3 RBIs) was an exercise in self-preservation for the Blue Wahoos, as Clarke had already homered and doubled in the game. He added another double in the 9th inning, but Biloxi trailed 11-5 by that point. Center fielder Jackson Chourio (two singles, RBI), SS Freddy Zamora (two singles) and C Brent Diaz (double, HBP) each had solid games offensively, while the four relievers had mixed results as you’ll note in the box score. Next week’s outlook: The Shuckers (53-49) return home to take on Cubs’ affiliate Tennessee (58-43). Wisconsin Pre-Game Media Notes Game One Final: Wisconsin 5, South Bend 2 (in 7 innings) Box Score / Game Log Via the Rattlers’ website, game details: Rattlers Go Deep to Take Game One at South Bend Game Two Final: South Bend 3, Wisconsin 0 (in 7 innings) Box Score / Game Log Via the Rattlers’ website, game details: Wisconsin Shut Out as Cubs Gain Doubleheader Split Newly-acquired (for Luis Urias) 22-year old RHP Bradley Blalock made his Brewers’ organizational debut in the first game of Wisconsin’s doubleheader, with nerves perhaps playing a part as a walked the first two batters he faced before settling in. After 80 pitches and six strikeouts in four innings, with the Timber Rattlers trailing 2-1, Blalock’s day was complete. From there, left fielder Alex Hall (3-for-5, HR, walk, RBI) and 2B Jose Acosta (3-for-6, HR, double, 2 RBIs) immediately picked up Blalock and the Timber Rattlers, delivering back-to-back homers in the top of the 5th inning. In the next frame, Acosta doubled home none other than Mr. Hall (who’d walked) to tack on an insurance run. The night cap was a different story, as Wisconsin produced only three harmless singles in their shutout defeat. Timber Rattlers’ Extras: RHP Edwin Jimenez (4 IP, 3 R, 6 H, 2 BB, 2 HBP, 3 Ks) was not able to deliver a dominant outing like his last start (seven scoreless innings last week), ultimately credited with the loss in game two of the doubleheader. 1B Ernesto Martinez had an RBI double to extend the Timber Rattlers’ lead to 4-2 in the first game of the day, in what was likely the last game he’ll ever play in High-A ball. Good luck in AA Biloxi, Mr. Martinez! Each of RHPs Shane Smith (winner) and Tanner Shears (save) and LHP Justin King (2 IP, 0 R, 0 H, 2 BB, 4 Ks) were solid in relief across the two games, combining on five scoreless innings as they (and other Timber Rattlers’ relievers) make their case to join Ernesto in Double-A ball. Next week’s outlook: Wisconsin (44-56) hosts Reds’ affiliate Dayton (53-49), with LHP Nate Peterson (3.78 ERA, 1.28 WHIP, 10.8 K/9 in 50 IP) scheduled to start the opener. Final: Carolina 4, Fayetteville 3 Box Score / Game Log Via the Mudcats’ website, game details: Comeback ‘Cats Strike Again and Take Series With 4-3 Win Sometimes you’re clearly the better team. And sometimes you win when you’re not supposed to. Sunday’s victory for Carolina sure looked like the latter case, as the opposing Woodpeckers went 1-for-16 with runners in scoring position to leave the door open for the Mudcats to waltz through. Five of the eight Mudcats’ hits in the game came in that come-from-behind, three-run 9th inning, with July Carolina League Player of the Month 1B Jesus Chirinos getting the action going with a leadoff double. Center fielder Luis Lara (1-for-2, double, walk) doubled home Chirinos and two infield singles followed, before C Blayberg Diaz (2-for-4, RBI) gave the Mudcats the only lead they would need with an RBI game-winning single. Mudcats’ Extras: Starting RHP Aidan Maldonado (2 2/3 IP, 1 R, 2 H, 0 BB, 2 HBP, 1 K) threw 49 pitches in his second outing since returning from injury, as he builds back strength. He exited with the team trailing 1-0. RHPs Will Childers and Jose Chavez managed the middle innings, combining on 5 1/3 IP, 2 R (1 ER), 8 H, 1 BB, 4 Ks – which kept Carolina in the game alongside DH/1B Tayden Hall’s (1-for-2, double, 2 walks, RBI) double which scored a run in the 7th inning. RHP Tyler Wehrle earned the save after teasing the Fayetteville fans by walking two batters and hitting another to load the bases, before getting the game’s final out on a called third strike. Next week’s outlook: Carolina (56-43) hosts Orioles’ affiliate Delmarva (43-57). We hope that you enjoy the Minor League Link Report. It’s a light day on Monday, with the DSL Brewers’ squads facing each other at 10:00am CST and the ACL Brewers playing at 8:00pm CST, with of course the Milwaukee Brewers playing at 7:10pm 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

Payton Henry battled, fouling off 4 pitches, but flies out to right field to end it. Sounds fall 7-6 and lose the series 4-2.

I hope Hiura’s okay after being hit-by-pitch with 2 outs in the 9th inning.

Blistering Thyago Vieira throws 9 pitches 99-100+ mph to the first 4 batters in the top of the 9th inning, but a strikeout-wild pitch on a 92mph slider extends the inning. Thankfully he escaped with a scoreless frame. Still 7-6. Sounds have Jahmai Jones, Tyler Black and Keston Hiura due up to tie it or walk it off. C’mon men!!

Keston Hiura with a confident 3-run poke to cut Durham’s lead to 7-6 late.

Here’s that first-ever AAA Sounds lineup with newly-promoted 3B Tyler Black (.925 OPS in 385 AA PAs). Nashville needs a home win over Durham to split the series 3-3. RHP Janson Junk (4.44 ERA, 1.35 WHIP, 5.7 K/9 in 93.1 IP) is tonight’s starter.

The Low-A Mudcats aim to grab their 5th win of 7 games in Fayetteville this week, with RHP Aidan Maldonado making his 2nd start since returning from injury. SS Daniel Guilarte is hitting .277 over 11 games since his own return from injury.

The Nationals kept Dickerson around just long enough to be a thorn in our side: https://www.mlbtraderumors.com/2023/08/corey-dickerson-clears-release-waivers.html

Weird how they’ll get essentially nothing for Laureano after he was a rumored trade candidate in the offseason: https://www.mlbtraderumors.com/2023/08/athletics-designate-ramon-laureano-release-manny-pina.html