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Hedbert Perez came through yet again, delivering an RBI single to knock in Gregory Barrios in the 1st inning. 1-0 Mudcats. Really glad it’s clicking for him.

Let’s see what Contreras, Thompson, Strzelecki and Bukauskas can give us!!

Trevor Megill was apparently ejected too. Really getting our money’s worth this series. Let’s go Sounds!

- INF/OF Jheremy Vargas promoted to High-A Wisconsin from Low-A Carolina

LHP Robert Gasser (3.94 ERA, 1.23 WHIP, 10.7 K/9 in 80 IP) takes the ball for AAA Nashville, who need a victory to even their series in Columbus 2-2. LF Eddy Alvarez (.867 OPS in 254 PAs) returns to action after leaving a game early 7 days ago.

The AA Shuckers are also up 2-1 in their series in Pensacola, with RHP Christian Mejias (6.31 ERA with 83 Ks in 67 IP) taking the hill to start tonight. 1B Zavier Warren has homered in 2 of his past 3 games.

The High-A Timber Rattlers need a bounce back win to go up 3-1 in their home series against Beloit, with RHP Edwin Jimenez (3.44 ERA, 1.10 WHIP, 9.4 K/9 in 65.1 IP) getting the start. 1B Ernesto Martinez has a 12-game hitting streak.

The Low-A Mudcats have RHP Quinton Low (4.08 ERA with 28 Ks in 17.2 IP) starting tonight as they seek a 3-1 series advantage at home over Fayetteville. LF Hedbert Perez homered yesterday and has an .898 OPS over his last 96 PAs.

Given the relative success we’ve had with JUCO picks the past few years, I wonder if this is a niche area where we think we have an advantage, like nabbing young prospects from Venezuela and Nicaragua: Jacob Misiorowski, Antoine Kelly, Logan Henderson, Carlos F. Rodriguez, Tyler Woessner, Tayden Hall, Satchell Norman. I saw a 300-prospect board at ESPN, with just 6 JUCOs listed: RHP Gavin Adams (20.4), SS Kendrey Maduro (19.2), RHP Josh Bostick (21.7), RHP Noah Ruen (20.2), LHP Christian Oppor (19.0), LHP Kyle Carr (21.1).

RHP Thyago Vieira placed on AAA Nashville's 7-day injured list RHP Alejandro Parra (6'3", 17-year old from Dominican Republic) signed and added to DSL Brewers-1 RHP Francisco Guevara (5'10", 16-year old Venezuelan) signed and added to DSL Brewers-1

Jackson Chourio homered in a Shucker comeback and Hedbert Perez continued his hot streak in Carolina’s win. Wisconsin let the game slip away late and Nashville had as many ejections as runs in their loss. Image courtesy of Biloxi Shuckers Transactions: SS Eric Brown Jr. placed on High-A Wisconsin's 7-day injured list LHP Justin King activated from High-A Wisconsin's 7-day injured list LHP Justin Wilson’s rehab shifted to AAA Nashville from ACL Brewers Game Action: Nashville Pre-Game Media Notes Final: Columbus 6, Nashville 2 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 Fall 6-2 to Clippers Unfortunately, RHP Justin Jarvis’ AAA debut was marred by the 3rd inning meltdown of Guardians’ #2 prospect OF George Valera at the plate. After the brawl which ensued, Jarvis (3 1/3 IP, 5 R (4 ER), 5 H, 6 BB, 3 Ks, 1 WP) was unable to settle back in and a 2-0 deficit quickly became a 5-0 mountain that was too much for the Sounds to overcome. Sounds’ Extras: In terms of baseball, RHP Pedro Fernandez, rehabbing LHP Justin Wilson and LHP Clayton Andrews all did well to give Nashville’s offense a chance, combining on 5 2/3 IP, 1 R, 5 H, 1 BB, 7 Ks. Offensively, the team had six hits by six different players. Promotion Watch: left fielder Keston Hiura had a single, a bad error and K’d twice. DH/OF Tyrone Taylor singled. 3B Luis Urias went 0-for-4. Only 1B Abraham Toro helped his cause, going 1-for-1, with a double, sacrifice fly, two walks and no errors at first base. Unless C Alex Jackson (1-for-1, season OPS now 1.002) said something so grotesque which would trigger a grown man to throw multiple punches at him despite an umpire standing in the way, Jackson looks like he’ll face a rather unlucky ejection and subsequent suspension for Valera’s attack. RHP Abner Uribe, on the other hand, ended up looking a bit out of control in taking on multiple Clippers in front of their dugout. Again, words were probably passed, but by reacting that aggressively, Uribe was also tossed and will likely be suspended. It was Charlie Greene (Brewers’ Assistant Director of Player Development, better known as the organization’s roving catching coordinator) who carried Uribe out of the dust-up. Uribe did not actually play in Thursday’s game. Friday’s outlook: LHP Robert Gasser (3.94 ERA, 1.23 WHIP, 10.7 K/9 in 80 IP) is the scheduled starter, with the Sounds needing a victory to even the series 2-2. Biloxi Pre-Game Media Notes Final: Biloxi 10, Pensacola 4 Box Score / Game Log Via the Shuckers’ website, game details: Late Runs, Home Runs Power Shuckers to 10-4 Win over Blue Wahoos With starting RHP Tobias Myers (6 IP, 4 R (2 ER), 5 H, 2 BB, 9 Ks) pitching on four days’ rest, the Shuckers fell behind 3-0 by the 2nd inning, but a late offensive explosion gave them the game and a 2-1 series lead. Biloxi’s bats kept coming, with center fielder Jackson Chourio (2-for-5, HR, double, 2 RBIs) leading the charge with a 6th inning RBI double and a game-tying solo shot in the 8th inning, before red-hot SS Freddy Zamora doubled in two runs to give the Shuckers their first lead. You’ll see plenty more video highlights at the Shuckers Twitter feed. Shuckers’ Extras: Myers struggled early with an error and a balk, but ultimately settled in nicely in throwing 99 pitches on the evening, nearing his season high in strikeouts. Every spot in the lineup reached base, with eight Shuckers notching hits. Left fielder Lamar Sparks doubled and singled, 3B Zavier Warren hit a key solo homer and 1B Noah Campbell added helpful icing with a 2-run, 2-out homer in the top of the 9th inning. Hooray for RHP Cam Robinson (2 IP, 0 R, 0 H, 1 BB, 3 Ks) throwing two scoreless innings to close it out and earn a save, as well as LHP Luis Amaya for working around two hits to earn a win. Friday’s outlook: Expected starting RHP Christian Mejias needs to start putting up some zeros to lower his 6.31 ERA (in 67 IP). Wisconsin Pre-Game Media Notes Final: Beloit 8, Wisconsin 6 (in 12 innings) Box Score / Game Log Via the Rattlers’ website, game details: Rattlers Drop a Heartbreaker to Beloit With Eric Brown Jr. out injured for eight weeks due to a non-displaced hairline fracture on his left scapula (per Curt Hogg), SS Robert Moore (3-for-5, walk, 2 RBIs, SB) is being asked to do more than ever for the Timber Rattlers. On this night, that meant extending his on-base streak to 24 games, knocking in the game-tying run with an 11th inning single, but also committing the error with two outs in the top of the 9th inning which essentially sent the game to extra innings. You’ll find lots of highlights and lowlights from the video highlights compiled by the Wisconsin media team, along with a 17-minute post-game discussion. Timber Rattlers’ Extras: The Timber Rattlers jumped on Beloit with four runs in the 1st inning, setting up RHP Tyler Woessner (6 IP, 2 R, 4 H, 2 BB, 1 K) for what looked like a sure-fire win. DH/OF Hendry Mendez contributed three hits (triple, double, single, 2 RBIs) and 2B Jose Acosta reached base thrice (2-for-3, triple, double, HBP, sacrifice bunt), but the team will rue going 5-for-23 with runners in scoring position, stranding 13 baserunners (vs. 8 for Beloit). RHP Sam Gardner (1 2/3 IP, 2 R (1 ER), had come through in his last two save opportunities, but couldn’t quite pin this one down in the 9th inning unfortunately. Teammates and coaches will be thrilled to have LHP Justin King back from his two-month injury, even if he gave up an earned run in his first game back (season ERA now 1.84). However, 3B Eduardo Garcia exited at the start of the 7th inning with an apparent wrist injury, which risks exacerbating the team’s depth woes. C’mon, have some guts! Rather than face left fielder Alex Hall’s wrath, the Sky Carp intentionally walked him with one out in the bottom of the 10th inning and it unfortunately worked out for Beloit despite them actually loading the bases with another walk. RHP Nick Merkel (3 1/3 IP, 3 R (2 ER), 4 H, 0 BB, 2 Ks) took the loss, but gave the team important innings as they manage their staff while playing 12 games in 12 days. Friday’s outlook: RHP Edwin Jimenez has found rough seas in his last three starts (14 IP, 13 ER), so will look for a return to his previous form and lead Wisconsin to a 3-1 series advantage. Carolina Pre-Game Media Notes Final: Carolina 6, Fayetteville 3 Box Score / Game Log Via the Mudcats’ website, game details: Figueroa’s Strong Start Leads Mudcats to 6-3 Victory Similar to the Rattlers, Carolina grabbed an early 4-0 lead, but they thankfully managed to hold on despite the Woodpeckers clawing to within 5-3 by the 8th inning. RHP Jeferson Figueroa (4 IP, 0 R, 3 H, 2 BB, 1 HBP, 3 Ks, 1 WP) was thrust into the game as a spot starter (we hope that originally-scheduled starter RHP Alexander Vallecillo is okay) and turned in a terrific four scoreless innings. Mudcats’ Extras: 20-year old left fielder Hedbert Perez (2-for-4, HR, 2 RBIs) has hopefully put his 1.5 years of struggle truly behind him, delivering the 1st inning two-run homer in this game. Perez has an .898 OPS over his last 23 games (96 PAs) after a .468 OPS in his first 35 games to start the season (143 PAs). C Blayberg Diaz also had two hits, while DH/OF Luis Castillo produced a single, walk, RBI and stolen base. Neither of RHPs Jose Chavez or Jeison Pena were particularly effective (combined 5 IP, 3 R, 4 H, 2 BB, 5 Ks), although Pena managed to retire the final hitter of each of the 8th and 9th innings with a runner on base. Friday’s outlook: Either Vallecillo or RHP Quinton Low will get the chance to lead the Mudcats to a 3-1 series lead. Dominican Summer League Action Final: DSL Brewers #2 Squad 2, DSL Guardians Red 1 Box Score / Game Log Our Dos squad only produced three hits, but that’s all the Guardians managed as well, with neither club delivering an extra-base hit in a combined 54 at-bats. Down 1-0 in the top of the 6th inning, 3B Demetrio Nadal (2-for-3, SB) started the comeback with a single, stole second (his 10th on the year in 10 attempts) and scored on a wild pitch. Nadal’s efforts apparently unnerved the Guardians’ relief pitcher enough that he walked the next two batters and threw a ball away to allow the Brewers take a 2-1 lead which they held onto thereafter. However, the real story is the pitching: Starting RHP Carlos Maurera: 4 IP, 0 R, 1 H, 2 BB, 1 K Long reliever RHP Melvin Hernandez: 4 IP, 1 R, 2 H, 0 BB, 4 Ks Closer (on this day) RHP Dikember Sanchez: 1 IP, 0 R, 0 H, 0 BB, 2 Ks SS Roderick Flores notched the team’s only other hit, while each of 2B Filippo Di Turi and center fielder Antony Gomez walked twice, although both Flores and Gomez were caught stealing. Final: DSL Royals Gold 1, DSL Brewers #1 Squad 0 Box Score / Game Log Starting 17-year old RHP Eric Prado (5 IP, 0 R, 1 H, 1 BB, 2 Ks, 1 WP) is five games into his baseball career and has not disappointed in any of them. His season ERA dropped to 0.98, with 15 Ks in 18 1/3 IP. 17-year old Enniel Cortez (2 IP, 0 R, 0 H, 1 BB, 3 Ks) is also delivering exceptional results, with two scoreless innings to drop his season ERA to 2.18, with 25 Ks in 20 2/3 IP. Unfortunately, their teammates were unable to score, stranding seven runners in the game (vs. four left-on-base for the Royals). The most egregious missed opportunity was in the bottom of the 6th inning, when a leadoff double and walk led to nothing. RHP Jesael Cabrera took the loss after two singles, a wild pitch and sacrifice fly brought the game’s only run home in the top of the 6th inning. Center fielder Yophery Rodriguez led off for the team, doubling, walking and stealing a base while lifting his season OPS to .947. Three other players singled, but the team only managed to produce four hits. We hope that you enjoy the Minor League Link Report. Good luck in Friday’s 7-game MILB 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

Was that Charlie Greene who carried Uribe out of the melee? Sucks that Jackson will likely be suspended, as he couldn’t really know that Valera was about to have a complete and utter meltdown. Valera‘s the #2 prospect in the Guardians’ system, so he’ll likely be back this year. If he was some mediocre guy, he might have found himself in the Frontier League for turning it into a boxing match despite the umpire being between them.

High-A Wisconsin targets a 3-0 series lead at home over Beloit with a win today. RHP Tyler Woessner (3.82 ERA, 1.29 WHIP, 8.0 K/9 in 70.2 IP). SS Robert Moore’s on-base streak has reached 23 games.

Low-A Carolina is underway as they host Fayetteville, with RHP Jeferson Figueroa (3.38 ERA, 1.39 WHIP, 13.5 K/9 in 18.2 IP) making his first start of 2023.

RHP Tobias Myers is the latest pitch asked to throw on relatively short rest (he gave up 9 runs in 3.2 IP five days ago). AA Biloxi is at Pensacola, seeking a 2-1 series lead. SS Freddy Zamora’s hitting streak is now 10 games.

23-year old RHP Justin Jarvis (3.33 ERA, 1.26 WHIP, 10.8 K/9 in 75.2 AA innings) makes his AAA debut as Nashville looks for a 2-1 series lead at home over Columbus. Rehabbing DH/OF Tyrone Taylor has homered in 3 of his past 4 games.

8 weeks! 😢 Heavens to Betsy!

SS Eric Brown Jr. placed on High-A Wisconsin's 7-day injured list LHP Justin King activated from High-A Wisconsin's 7-day injured list LHP Justin Wilson’s rehab shifted to AAA Nashville from ACL Brewers

Tyrone Taylor has homered in 3 of his past 4 games. Expect him back with the MLB club, even if it means using this time to option Wiemer for service time manipulation purposes (and a rest/re-boot for Wiemer). Jason Alexander has had three decent outings for Nashville and can be optioned, but we’d have to drop someone from the 40-man or bump an injured player to the 60-day injured list.

I had that challenge maybe 6 weeks ago and needed to clear my laptop’s cache. Then the challenge occurred again a few days ago (i.e. errors on laptop, but no issue viewing website from mobile phone), but somehow it cleared on its own this time. I hope it’s working for you now.

RHP Jason Alexander looks for 3rd start terrific rehab start for AAA Nashville (10 IP, 2 R (1 ER), 9 H, 1 BB, 3 Ks over last 2 starts), this one at home to try to even the series 1-1 against Columbus. Also rehabbing, CF Tyrone Taylor has homered in 2 of his last 3 games played.

20-year old C Jeferson Quero’s remarkable season (.878 OPS) for AA Biloxi continues with an 8-game hitting streak. RHP Carlos F. Rodriguez (3.09 ERA, 1.19 WHIP, 12.1 K/9 in 67 IP) takes the mound in Pensacola to earn the Shuckers a 2-0 series advantage.

High-A Wisconsin can also go up 2-0 in their home series against Beloit, with RHP Stiven Cruz aiming to duplicate his last start (5 IP, 0 R, 2 H, 1 BB, 8 Ks). 1B Ernesto Martinez has a .382 AVG during his 10-game hitting streak.

19-year old OF Luis Castillo (.791 OPS for ACL/Low-A last year) is back from injury for his first Mudcats’ action since September 11, 2022. A win over Fayetteville at home will give Carolina a 2-0 series lead. Solid RHP Will Rudy (3.40 ERA, 1.15 WHIP, 8.9 K/9 in 47.2 IP) makes his 11th start.