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1B Blake Burke remains the big story for AA Biloxi, delivering 10 HR and 31 RBIs in just 35 games since promotion. The Shuckers look to take a 3-1 series lead at Birmingham behind RHP KC Hunt (4.60 ERA, 1.32 WHIP, 9.2 K/9 in 115.1 IP).

- RHP Stiven Cruz promoted to AA Biloxi from High-A Wisconsin - RHP Bayden Root transferred to Development List from AA Biloxi - 1B Ernesto Martinez Jr. transferred to Development List from AAA Nashville - RHP Carlos F. Rodriguez activated by AAA Nashville

Placing all of these talents in 2026 is a rather great problem to have. I figure Wilken is a lock for AAA, while the others are somewhat up in the air. I guess a Vaughn-Black MLB first base tandem is an option. Boeve’s not gotten much defensive work in the past year, so there’s a case for keeping him in AA. Adams is such a young, athletic wild card - is he ready to handle AAA already? I guess the AFL will tell us more about Luke’s level. We all love EMJ and I pray he cracks into MLB in 2026, maybe even as the Vaughn counterpart instead of Black. Mehring and Lobner wondered aloud whether the season-ending South Bend series was the last time they’d see Fischer as a T-Rat before promotion. $3.5m and a .311 AVG say move him up, but 1 homer (in 87 PAs) and an age of 21 at start of next season are counter-arguments.

Image courtesy of Biloxi Shuckers Transactions: RHP Bayden Root activated from AA Biloxi’s 7-day injured list INF/OF Jheremy Vargas transferred to Development List from AA Biloxi Game Action: Final: Nashville 6, Gwinnett 4 Box Score and Game Log Via a Sounds’ press release, game details and we encourage readers to review affiliate write-ups as part of their Link Report routine: Hasse Sends Sounds Home Happy with Walk-Off Homer Against Stripers After rallying to tie the score in each of the 3rd, 6th and 7th innings, the Sounds’ bats eventually got over the hump in the bottom of the 9th inning behind C Eric Haase’s 389-foot, 2-run walk-off blast to satisfy 6,177 home fans: A few hours before that, RHP Garrett Stallings (5 IP, 2 R, 6 H, 2 BB, 1 K in 81 pitches) had delivered a respectable start on 4 days’ rest, rebounding from a 2-run, 2-hit, 2-walk first inning to put up zeroes in the next 4 frames. Old friend (now nemesis?) OF Carlos D. Rodriguez had started the difficult first inning with a bunt single, while Stallings helped himself out with a key pick-off for the first out of the 4th inning. Prior to Haase’s heroic last swing, OF Tyler Black (2-for-4, double, 2 RBIs), SS Freddy Zamora (3-for-3, HR, double, RBI) and OF Daz Cameron (1-for-3, walk, RBI) had carried the offense, knocking in or scoring each of Nashville’s first 4 runs, capped by Zamora’s opposite field 329-foot homer to tie the game 4-4 with 1 out in the bottom of the 7th inning. Sounds’ Extras: RHP Craig Yoho dominated the top of the 9th inning, registering 10 of 12 pitches as strikes while inducing a 45.5mph ground ball out before consecutive strikeouts swinging. RHP Julian Merryweather also had a 3-up, 3-down 8th inning after RHP Blake Holub and LHP Brian Fitzpatrick each conceded a run in 1 inning of work. 1B Raynel Delgado got a rare start at first base and continued his second half offensive surge with a 2-for-3 evening and an HBP. Unfortunately, he and Cameron were both picked base off during the contest. For those hoping that the Brewers promote 2B Luis Urias or DH/C Jeferson Quero, they combined to go 0-for-7 with a walk on this particular day. Friday’s outlook: LHP Tucker Davidson is scheduled to make his 3rd start in 11 days, with Nashville seeking a 3-1 home series lead. Davidson tossed 4 scoreless innings in 49 pitches on Sunday. Biloxi Pre-Game Media Notes Final: Birmingham 7, Biloxi 6 Box Score and Game Log Via the Shuckers’ website, game details: Shuckers Blast Three Home Runs in Wild, 7-6, Loss to Barons Aiming for their 3rd consecutive victory in this week’s road series, Biloxi was out-hit 10-7 but actually had far more opportunities than the Barons by drawing 12 walks. Unfortunately, three dingers were not enough to overcome a 1-for-11 evening with runners in scoring position, stranding 13 baserunners in the process. But let’s still celebrate those long balls, including 1B Blake Burke (3-for-4, HR, walk, RBI, SB) getting things started with 2 outs in the top of the 1st inning to give him 10 blasts in just 35 games at the AA level (after 5 homers in 95 games at High-A Wisconsin this year): It was a very rough start for RHP Jaron DeBerry (4 IP, 6 R, 7 H, 1 BB, 2 Ks), as a leadoff hit-by-pitch was followed by a bunt single, RBI double and 3-run homer to trail 4-1 before retiring any Birmingham hitters. However, C Darrien Miller’s first pitch, 3-run blast with 2 outs in top of the 5th inning brought the Shuckers right back into the contest to trail 6-5 by that point: RHP Bayden Root (1 IP, 0 R, 1 K) returned from injury to concede only a bunt single in a scoreless 5th inning before OF Luis Lara (1-for-4, HR, RBI, 2 walks) reminded us that he’s got a little pop in his 20-year old frame to tie the contest in a full count with 1 out in the top of the 6th inning: After 2B Eduardo Garcia helped LHP Jesus Broca (2 IP, 1 R (0 ER), 2 Ks) escape the 6th inning by throwing out a baserunner at home, Biloxi appeared poised to take control of the game on OF Zavier Warren’s triple and Miller’s walk to lead off the 7th inning, but an odd pop foul double play nabbed Miller (1-for-3, HR, 2 walks, 3 RBIs). SS Jesus Made (0-for-4, walk) ultimately popped out to end that frame with the bases juiced. Warren’s hit was actually the last of the game, as Birmingham pushed the game-winning run across on a walk, stolen base, error and sacrifice fly in the bottom of the 7th inning. Shuckers’ Extras: After 3B Luke Adams (0-for-3, 2 walks) and Miller were called out on strikes with 2 runners aboard in the 8th inning, hitting coach Kevin Martir was none-too-pleased and ejected, following in the footsteps of assistant coach Matt Lipka from a day earlier. Whose turn is it on Friday? LHP Mark Manfredi (1 IP, 0 R, 3 Ks) followed the Martir ejection by striking out the side on 15 pitches in the top of the 9th inning, but no Shuckers reached base in the bottom half. We’ve not received a status update on Cooper Pratt’s Wednesday hand injury, although we do have a worthwhile pre-game interview with Made from Wednesday to share. Also, the Shuckers’ media team quickly put together a compilation of Burke’s blasts for our viewing pleasure: Friday’s outlook: RHP KC Hunt (4.60 ERA, 1.32 WHIP, 9.2 K/9 in 115 1/3 IP) looks to end his up-and-down 2025 regular season on a high note by leading Biloxi to a 3-1 road series lead. We hope that you enjoy the Minor League Link Report. On Friday, the Sounds get things started at 6:35pm CST, followed by Biloxi at 7:00pm CST. The Milwaukee Brewers also need to snap their 3-game skid, hosting the Cardinals 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

The AA Shuckers lead their series at Birmingham 2 games to zero and have 23-year old RHP Jaron DeBerry (2.43 ERA, 1.02 WHIP, 8.6 K/9 in 6 Biloxi starts) toeing the slab first tonight. 1B Blake Burke has 9 homers and 26 RBIs in his last 28 games.

2B Luis Urias (.481 OBP) and CF Brandon Lockridge (.400 OBP) have been on-base machines (small sample alert) in their 6 games with AAA Nashville, who look to grab a 2-1 home series lead over Gwinnett. RHP Garrett Stallings’ last 2 outings have been solid (combined 12 IP, 2 R, 9 Ks), though he’s throwing on 4 days’ rest tonight.

Luis Pena was drafted by Estrellas Orientales, so may see some Winter Ball action:

Ditto for Wande Torres, in his case with Estrellas Orientales:

Jose Anderson might play some winter ball or at least get to train with Tigres del Licey:

A happy father at Jesus Made’s draft selection. I see that OF Jose Anderson was also selected by Tigres del Licey, while INF Luis Pena and LHP Wande Torres were drafted by Estellas Orientales;

It looks like Jesus Made has Winter League plans (well, he was drafted). However, with 512 plate appearances already in 2025, I wouldn’t be surprised if he’s limited to just a few games. We’ll see:

20-year old RHP Bishop Letson (1.69 ERA, 0.99 WHIP. 10.4 K/9 in 37.1 High-A IP) is set for his AA debut, as the Shuckers aim to take a 2-0 series advantage at Birmingham. LF Eric Brown Jr. is back from injury for his first game in 18 days.

24-year old RHP Alexander Cornielle (3.88 ERA, 1.35 WHIP, 8.5 K/9 in 123 AA IP) makes his AAA debut, as Nashville aims for a 2-0 home series lead over Gwinnett. 3B Luis Urias is 7-for-18 with 4 extra-base hits in 5 games, while 2B Anthony Seigler gets his first action since being optioned.

One of the biggest offseason moves:

The AAA Sounds host Braves’ affiliate Gwinnett this week, with the organizational 2025 minor league innings leader LHP Bruce Zimmermann (4.32 ERA, 1.28 WHIP, 7.2 K/9 in 127 IP) starting Game 1. 1B Ernesto Martinez Jr, has a 7-game hitting streak.

18-year old 2B Jesus Made (.800 OPS in 501 High-A/Low-A PA) makes his AA debut and 3B Luke Adams returns from injury as Biloxi starts its series at White Sox affiliate Birmingham. RHP Brett Wichrowski (3.49 ERA, 1.36 WHIP, 6.5 K/9 in 95.1 AA IP) has tossed 24 IP over his last 4 starts.

- 1B/3B Luke Adams and INF/OF Eric Brown Jr. reinstated from AA Biloxi’s 7-day injured list - OF Hedbert Perez and C Victor Torres placed on Development List

- RHP Chad Patrick promoted to MLB Brewers from AAA Nashville - RHP Carlos Rodriguez optioned to AAA Nashville from MLB Brewers - INF/C Anthony Seigler optioned to AAA Nashville from MLB Brewers

Big cheers to the Carolina Mudcats, their personnel and local fans. I was wondering whether the Mudcats might go the way of Down East and join the independent Frontier League, but it looks like the plan is to host Wake Technical Community College games (baseball, softball, soccer) and a summer wood bat college team (in the Coastal Plain League).

Anything better than Chourio's 2-for-23, 11-K time with Biloxi to end the 2022 season and I'll continue to be over the moon for Jesus Made.

RHP Craig Yoho optioned to AAA Nashville from MLB Brewers