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  1. Since RHH OF/INF Jahmai Jones was called up on July 16 instead of switch-hitting INF Abraham Toro, Toro has gone 17-for-36 with 8 doubles, a homer and 10 RBIs. Toro was getting some solid results at the time, so this surge is not much of a surprise. And no, I don’t expect it to continue into August. Sucks to miss out on these little AAAA-player hot streaks (like Hiura in April, Singleton in May, Alex Jackson in June). They usually only last about 3 weeks, but they’re worth tapping into.
  2. …and just like that, we have a truly respectable stable of young pitchers: - RHP Enniel Cortez - 5/1/06 - RHP Eric Prado - 11/11/05 - LHP Justin Chambers - 8/14/05 - RHP Josh Knoth - 8/10/05 - RHP Manuel Rodriguez - 8/8/05 - RHP Hayden Robinson - 7/12/05 - LHP Bjorn Johnson - 1/11/05 - LHP Anthony Flores - 10/21/04 - RHP Bishop Letson - 9/15/04 - RHP Daniel Corniel - 7/7/04 - LHP Osbriel Mogollon - 4/1/04 - LHP Anfernny Reyes - 2/23/04
  3. - C Jeferson Quero placed on AA Biloxi’s 7-day injured list - LHP Russell Smith placed on AA Biloxi’s 7-day injured list - C Jason Lopez reinstated to AA Biloxi from Development List
  4. Switch-hitting 1B Carlos Santana, who is not a defensive liability and has a decent BB/K profile, probably fills our greatest need, in my opinion. His barrel rate is down this year, but his line drive % is decent. High floor player who brings veteran savvy and would enjoy another shot at playing for a championship.
  5. - RHP Craig Yoho (8th round pick) assigned to ACL Brewers - RHP Isaiah Jackson (undrafted free agent) assigned to ACL Brewers - RHP Blake Whiting (undrafted free agent) assigned to ACL Brewers - RHP KC Hunt (undrafted free agent) assigned to ACL Brewers - RHP Bayden Root (undrafted free agent) assigned to ACL Brewers
  6. - RHP Jason Woodward (4th round pick) assigned to ACL Brewers, but with a status of Injured - Full Season
  7. Is it just me or did INF Josh Adamczewski’s social media profiles used to indicate both Ball State and the Brewers, but now indicate only the Brewers? He’s also been liking the Luke Adams’ award announcements on Twitter-X. Hope this all means he’s aboard the Crew. RHP Hayden Robinson’s instagram account also has an @Brewers, but nothing for Nicholls State.
  8. - RHP Jason Alexander outrighted to AAA Nashville (where he was already playing) from MLB 40-man roster
  9. - 3B Brock Wilken (1st round pick) assigned to ACL Brewers - 3B Mike Boeve (2nd round pick) assigned to ACL Brewers - C Alejandro Rodriguez (undrafted free agent) assigned to ACL Brewers
  10. I'm all for in-house solutions by riding the hot hand during the first 3.5 months of the season - e.g. promoting Hiura, Singleton, Toro during their hot streak, rather than waiting until after Singleton has connected on 7 homers in 17 games and acting surprised that he wasn't able to produce by the time they grudgingly got around to promoting him to MLB. But to me, that period has passed. Now's the time to get serious and pony up for an impact bat, learning from the failures of 2014 (Morneau - why not Morneau?), 2020 (anyone, God help us) and 2022 (Merrifield at least, I beg you). Even if a Hiura, Voit, Singleton, Almonte, Toro, Mathias, Alvarez, etc. is actually given the chance to play in MLB during a hot streak, they're all AAAA guys who can't be expected to perform at even replacement level when it really counts in late September and October, in my opinion. Pay up Mr. Attanasio. Let's go!!!
  11. For the week, Carolina (5-1) and Biloxi (4-2) were each victorious in their series, while Nashville and Wisconsin started fast but stumbled down the stretch to end even at 3-3 on the week. Transactions: LHP Adam Seminaris transferred to Biloxi’s 60-day injured list from 7-day injured list Game Action: Nashville Pre-Game Media Notes Final: Jacksonville 9, Nashville 5 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 Doomed by Early Outburst in Loss Early RBIs from 3B Abraham Toro (1-for-4, double, walk, RBI) and 1B Keston Hiura (0-for-1, walk, HBP, SF, RBI) weren’t enough to settle 23-year old starting RHP Justin Jarvis’ (2 1/3 IP, 7 R (6 ER), 5 H, 5 BB, 2 Ks) nerves, as he was roughed up for the second time in three AAA starts thus far. Nashville nearly made a game of it for 7,379 home fans on RBI doubles from C Brian Navaretto (1-for-3, double, walk, RBI) and DH/C Alex Jackson (1-for-4, double, 2 RBIs) which brought them back to within 9-5, but Toro was gunned down at home on that Jackson double in the bottom of the 5th inning. Perhaps Toro was unable to read the third base coach’s “Go! No Stop! Sign” due to OF Monte Harrison’s nonchalant jaunt home from second base. Sounds’ Extras: Prioritizing player development, the Sounds didn’t pull the plug early enough on Jarvis, who saw a difficult first two innings (3 runs, 2 hits, 4 walks) balloon into a nightmare third frame (four of first five batters reached base, each ultimately scoring), with RHP Luis Contreras equally unable to stem the tide until the Sounds trailed 9-2. Nashville’s bullpen shut out Jacksonville over the final six innings, with LHPs Justin Wilson, Darrell Thompson, Clayton Andrews and Ethan Small combining on the final 4 2/3 IP. Frustration boiled over for Nashville in the bottom of the 7th inning, with Manager Rick Sweet and INF Patrick Dorrian (on the bench) ejected for arguing about an attempted ball/strike challenge during Jackson’s strikeout with two men on and one out. As per the game report linked above, Toro has a 10-game hitting streak with a 1.312 OPS during this stretch. Could the switch-hitting infielder’s hot bat have made a difference for the Brewers against the Braves? Alas, we’ll never know. Next week’s outlook: The Sounds (51-43) head out to play Orioles’ affiliate Norfolk (60-34) this week. Biloxi Pre-Game Media Notes Final: Montgomery 8, Biloxi 7 Box Score / Game Log Via the Shuckers’ website, game details: Late Shuckers Rally Beat by Biscuits Walk-Off in Series Finale Through 80 pitches, starting RHP Tobias Myers was cruising to one of his best outings of the year (5 2/3 IP, 2 ER, 3 H, 1 BB, 8 Ks) and Biloxi led 4-2, but the next 19 pitches sent the game sideways: 8-pitch walk, 2-run homer, 7-pitch walk. With the game tied 4-4, the Shuckers bullpen then conceded three more runs over the next two innings, before center fielder Jackson Chourio (2-for-5, double, 3 RBIs, SB) nearly got them all back with one swing in the top of the 9th inning. Shuckers’ Extras: Along with Chourio, each of 1B Zavier Warren, OF Carlos D. Rodriguez and left fielder Tristen Lutz collected two hits on a 10-hit day for the club. Lutz started the 9th inning rally with an infield single and Warren tied the game at 7-7 with an RBI groundout. It’s interesting that RHP Ryan Brady was charged with the loss. Of course, he did allow the game-ending double on an 0-2 pitch with two outs in the bottom of the 9th inning, but he’d also inherited one baserunner from RHP Max Lazar (2 IP, 2 ER). That runner was swapped out on a Junior Caminero ground ball force out, with Caminero ultimately scoring the winning run. 19-year old Chourio now leads the 8-team Southern League in hits with 94 and also has 28 stolen bases in 32 attempts. 20-year old C Jeferson Quero sat out for the second straight game after leaving Friday’s game early. We’ve no news beyond that and hope he returns to action during next week’s series. Next week’s outlook: The Shuckers (45-45) return home to face White Sox affiliate Birmingham (33-56), with RHP James Meeker the expected opening game starter on Tuesday. Wisconsin Pre-Game Media Notes Final: Dayton 6, Wisconsin 5 Box Score / Game Log Via the Rattlers’ website, game details: Road Trip Finale is a Walkoff Loss Wisconsin grabbed leads in the 1st, 2nd and 9th innings, but couldn’t quite hold on, as the Dragons made their 7,738 fans happy with a walk-off victory to even the series at 3-3. Long balls from C Darrien Miller (solo shot for 2-1 lead), 3B Ben Metzinger (2-run blast to knot game at 4-4) and left fielder Je’Von Ward (solo homer in 9th inning for 5-4 advantage), along with stellar middle relief from RHPs Sam Gardner and Shane Smith (combined five scoreless innings) weren’t enough to pull through on this day. Timber Rattlers’ Extras: RHP Tanner Shears started strong with a pop out and strikeout to commence the bottom of the 9th inning, before conceding a game-tying homer on an 0-1 pitch, then walking two batters and allowing a walk-off single to center field. The Timber Rattlers’ three home runs constituted the majority of their five total hits in the game. 2B Jose Acosta and right fielder Hendry Mendez collected the other two – both singles, with Acosta also walking. The 2023 season has been a struggle for 21-year old RHP Stiven Cruz (3 IP, 4 R, 4 H, 0 BB, 2 Ks; season ERA 6.78), but he was nonetheless sent out for his second start in six days, somewhat unsurprisingly conceding runs in each of his three innings of work. He was limited to 45 pitches this time out and will hopefully get better results on more typical rest in his next outing. Next week’s outlook: Wisconsin (38-50) returns home to take on Twins’ affiliate Cedar Rapids (56-34). Carolina Pre-Game Media Notes Final: Kannapolis 17, Carolina 7 Box Score / Game Log Via the Mudcats’ website, game details: Win Streak Ends at Five Straight in 17-7 Loss Looking at the final score, you might be surprised to know that Carolina led 2-0 after one inning and 5-4 through five innings. But that’s baseball and a torched bullpen for you. After losing the first five games of the series to the Mudcats, Kannapolis put their frustration to constructive use by cracking 19 hits, including three homers, a triple and two doubles. By contrast, Carolina’s offense produced a respectable 11 hits, although only one went for extra bases (DH/OF Jace Avina double). Mudcats’ Extras: Starting RHP Will Childers kept that season ERA of 6.67 up unfortunately, allowing 4 runs and 6 hits in four innings of work. But that was a better performance than the bullpen of Tyler Wehrle, Jose Chavez, Yerlin Rodriguez and Jeferson Figueroa, who conceded 13 runs (all earned) on 12 hits. Avina’s (3-for-5, 3 RBIs) offensive surge continued with RBI singles in the 1st and 5th innings, then an RBI double in the 9th inning. He also stole his ninth base in ten attempts. 3B Luke Adams (1-for-2, walk, 2 HBPs, RBI) also did his part in reaching base four times, although two came in more painful fashion. SS Daniel Guilarte and 2B Jadher Areinamo each singled twice, with Areinamo collecting two RBIs. Next week’s outlook: The Mudcats (46-40) hit the road to face Royals’ affiliate Columbia (48-41) this week. We hope that you enjoy the Minor League Link Report. On Monday, the DSL clubs are both in action at 10:00am CST, the Brewers host the Reds in their pivotal 3-game series (starting at 7:10 CST) and the ACL Brewers play late at 8:00pm 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
  12. Jackson Chourio and Je’Von Ward led comebacks for Biloxi and Wisconsin which unfortunately fell short in walk-off losses. Nashville and Carolina fell far behind in their defeats, although Jace Avina continues his recent surge. Image courtesy of BrewerFanatic For the week, Carolina (5-1) and Biloxi (4-2) were each victorious in their series, while Nashville and Wisconsin started fast but stumbled down the stretch to end even at 3-3 on the week. Transactions: LHP Adam Seminaris transferred to Biloxi’s 60-day injured list from 7-day injured list Game Action: Nashville Pre-Game Media Notes Final: Jacksonville 9, Nashville 5 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 Doomed by Early Outburst in Loss Early RBIs from 3B Abraham Toro (1-for-4, double, walk, RBI) and 1B Keston Hiura (0-for-1, walk, HBP, SF, RBI) weren’t enough to settle 23-year old starting RHP Justin Jarvis’ (2 1/3 IP, 7 R (6 ER), 5 H, 5 BB, 2 Ks) nerves, as he was roughed up for the second time in three AAA starts thus far. Nashville nearly made a game of it for 7,379 home fans on RBI doubles from C Brian Navaretto (1-for-3, double, walk, RBI) and DH/C Alex Jackson (1-for-4, double, 2 RBIs) which brought them back to within 9-5, but Toro was gunned down at home on that Jackson double in the bottom of the 5th inning. Perhaps Toro was unable to read the third base coach’s “Go! No Stop! Sign” due to OF Monte Harrison’s nonchalant jaunt home from second base. Sounds’ Extras: Prioritizing player development, the Sounds didn’t pull the plug early enough on Jarvis, who saw a difficult first two innings (3 runs, 2 hits, 4 walks) balloon into a nightmare third frame (four of first five batters reached base, each ultimately scoring), with RHP Luis Contreras equally unable to stem the tide until the Sounds trailed 9-2. Nashville’s bullpen shut out Jacksonville over the final six innings, with LHPs Justin Wilson, Darrell Thompson, Clayton Andrews and Ethan Small combining on the final 4 2/3 IP. Frustration boiled over for Nashville in the bottom of the 7th inning, with Manager Rick Sweet and INF Patrick Dorrian (on the bench) ejected for arguing about an attempted ball/strike challenge during Jackson’s strikeout with two men on and one out. As per the game report linked above, Toro has a 10-game hitting streak with a 1.312 OPS during this stretch. Could the switch-hitting infielder’s hot bat have made a difference for the Brewers against the Braves? Alas, we’ll never know. Next week’s outlook: The Sounds (51-43) head out to play Orioles’ affiliate Norfolk (60-34) this week. Biloxi Pre-Game Media Notes Final: Montgomery 8, Biloxi 7 Box Score / Game Log Via the Shuckers’ website, game details: Late Shuckers Rally Beat by Biscuits Walk-Off in Series Finale Through 80 pitches, starting RHP Tobias Myers was cruising to one of his best outings of the year (5 2/3 IP, 2 ER, 3 H, 1 BB, 8 Ks) and Biloxi led 4-2, but the next 19 pitches sent the game sideways: 8-pitch walk, 2-run homer, 7-pitch walk. With the game tied 4-4, the Shuckers bullpen then conceded three more runs over the next two innings, before center fielder Jackson Chourio (2-for-5, double, 3 RBIs, SB) nearly got them all back with one swing in the top of the 9th inning. Shuckers’ Extras: Along with Chourio, each of 1B Zavier Warren, OF Carlos D. Rodriguez and left fielder Tristen Lutz collected two hits on a 10-hit day for the club. Lutz started the 9th inning rally with an infield single and Warren tied the game at 7-7 with an RBI groundout. It’s interesting that RHP Ryan Brady was charged with the loss. Of course, he did allow the game-ending double on an 0-2 pitch with two outs in the bottom of the 9th inning, but he’d also inherited one baserunner from RHP Max Lazar (2 IP, 2 ER). That runner was swapped out on a Junior Caminero ground ball force out, with Caminero ultimately scoring the winning run. 19-year old Chourio now leads the 8-team Southern League in hits with 94 and also has 28 stolen bases in 32 attempts. 20-year old C Jeferson Quero sat out for the second straight game after leaving Friday’s game early. We’ve no news beyond that and hope he returns to action during next week’s series. Next week’s outlook: The Shuckers (45-45) return home to face White Sox affiliate Birmingham (33-56), with RHP James Meeker the expected opening game starter on Tuesday. Wisconsin Pre-Game Media Notes Final: Dayton 6, Wisconsin 5 Box Score / Game Log Via the Rattlers’ website, game details: Road Trip Finale is a Walkoff Loss Wisconsin grabbed leads in the 1st, 2nd and 9th innings, but couldn’t quite hold on, as the Dragons made their 7,738 fans happy with a walk-off victory to even the series at 3-3. Long balls from C Darrien Miller (solo shot for 2-1 lead), 3B Ben Metzinger (2-run blast to knot game at 4-4) and left fielder Je’Von Ward (solo homer in 9th inning for 5-4 advantage), along with stellar middle relief from RHPs Sam Gardner and Shane Smith (combined five scoreless innings) weren’t enough to pull through on this day. Timber Rattlers’ Extras: RHP Tanner Shears started strong with a pop out and strikeout to commence the bottom of the 9th inning, before conceding a game-tying homer on an 0-1 pitch, then walking two batters and allowing a walk-off single to center field. The Timber Rattlers’ three home runs constituted the majority of their five total hits in the game. 2B Jose Acosta and right fielder Hendry Mendez collected the other two – both singles, with Acosta also walking. The 2023 season has been a struggle for 21-year old RHP Stiven Cruz (3 IP, 4 R, 4 H, 0 BB, 2 Ks; season ERA 6.78), but he was nonetheless sent out for his second start in six days, somewhat unsurprisingly conceding runs in each of his three innings of work. He was limited to 45 pitches this time out and will hopefully get better results on more typical rest in his next outing. Next week’s outlook: Wisconsin (38-50) returns home to take on Twins’ affiliate Cedar Rapids (56-34). Carolina Pre-Game Media Notes Final: Kannapolis 17, Carolina 7 Box Score / Game Log Via the Mudcats’ website, game details: Win Streak Ends at Five Straight in 17-7 Loss Looking at the final score, you might be surprised to know that Carolina led 2-0 after one inning and 5-4 through five innings. But that’s baseball and a torched bullpen for you. After losing the first five games of the series to the Mudcats, Kannapolis put their frustration to constructive use by cracking 19 hits, including three homers, a triple and two doubles. By contrast, Carolina’s offense produced a respectable 11 hits, although only one went for extra bases (DH/OF Jace Avina double). Mudcats’ Extras: Starting RHP Will Childers kept that season ERA of 6.67 up unfortunately, allowing 4 runs and 6 hits in four innings of work. But that was a better performance than the bullpen of Tyler Wehrle, Jose Chavez, Yerlin Rodriguez and Jeferson Figueroa, who conceded 13 runs (all earned) on 12 hits. Avina’s (3-for-5, 3 RBIs) offensive surge continued with RBI singles in the 1st and 5th innings, then an RBI double in the 9th inning. He also stole his ninth base in ten attempts. 3B Luke Adams (1-for-2, walk, 2 HBPs, RBI) also did his part in reaching base four times, although two came in more painful fashion. SS Daniel Guilarte and 2B Jadher Areinamo each singled twice, with Areinamo collecting two RBIs. Next week’s outlook: The Mudcats (46-40) hit the road to face Royals’ affiliate Columbia (48-41) this week. We hope that you enjoy the Minor League Link Report. On Monday, the DSL clubs are both in action at 10:00am CST, the Brewers host the Reds in their pivotal 3-game series (starting at 7:10 CST) and the ACL Brewers play late at 8:00pm 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
  13. - LHP Adam Seminaris transferred to AA Biloxi’s 60-day injured list from 7-day injured list
  14. It’s too bad that the Winker-Singleton coin flip went the wrong way:
  15. - INF Jose Caballero activated from ACL Brewers’ 7-day injured list
  16. Transactions: SS Daniel Guilarte activated from Low-A Carolina's 7-day injured list OF Hedbert Perez placed on Low-A Carolina's 7-day injured list (broke a bone in his foot while running the bases on Tuesday, as caught by @wiguy94 when listening to the Mudcats' broadcast on Thursday) RHP Thyago Vieira activated from AAA Nashville's 7-day injured list RHP Pedro Fernandez transferred to Development List from AAA Nashville Game Action: Nashville Pre-Game Media Notes Final: Nashville 12, Jacksonville 10 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: Frelick's Explosive Night Powers Sounds Victory Have a day, Sal – 3-for-4, HR, two doubles, walk, 6 RBIs! He homered on the second pitch he faced, a two-run shot to give Nashville an early 2-0 lead Then doubled in two more runs in the 4th inning to grow the advantage to 6-2 And after Jacksonville dribbed and drabbed their way to a six-run seventh inning to cut the Sounds’ lead to 10-8, Frelick brought home two more runs with a 7th inning double to provide essential cushion. And you’ll more video highlights (e.g. of Hiura, Toro, Brian Navarreto & Co.) at the Sounds Twitter feed. Sounds’ Extras: Supported by the offensive outburst, RHP Jason Alexander (6 1/3 IP, 7 R (2 ER), 7 H, 0 BB, 1 HBP, 2 Ks) cruised until the 7th inning, when the team nearly squandered its 10-2 advantage, hurt by two errors and a bunt single before giving way to LHP Darrell Thompson with the bases loaded and two outs and a 10-4 lead. Thompson promptly threw a wild pitch and gave up two doubles to tighten things considerably. Others on Promotion Watch: Abraham Toro – HR, double, walk, HBP, 2 RBIs, fielding error at third base; Keston Hiura - single, 2 HBPs, 2 RBIs; Clayton Andrews – came in to face the final batter, striking him out to earn the save. DH/INF Josh VanMeter got a rare chance to lead off, singling, walking three times and scoring three runs, while unsung Navarreto added a solo homer. On the flip side, INF Patrick Dorrian was given his fourth (and last?) start at shortstop, having a miserable day: 0-for-5 at the plate, 3 errors in the field including one with two outs in the 9th inning. Friday’s outlook: RHP Janson Junk is the scheduled starter, aiming to extend the Sounds’ series lead to 3-1. Biloxi Pre-Game Media Notes Final: Biloxi 9, Montgomery 8 Box Score / Game Log Via the Shuckers’ website, game details: Shuckers Score Four in the Ninth, Come Back and Defeat Biscuits, 9-8 What a back-and-forth affair in the late innings, with the Shuckers winning despite blowing a 5-3 lead in the 8th inning and committing five errors in the game. Left fielder Noah Campbell (3-for-5, HR, double, 3 RBIs) provided the early muscle, then each of 1B Wes Clarke (1-for-4, HR, 2 RBIs), DH/3B Tyler Black (2-for-5, triple, 2 RBIs, 2 SBs), center fielder Jackson Chourio (2-for-5, RBI) and Campbell came through late in Biloxi’s pivotal 8th and 9th innings which produced six runs. You’ll find a lot more highlights of this road game (thank you Biloxi media team) at their Twitter feed. Shuckers’ Extras: This was starting RHP Christian Mejias’ best outing (5 2/3 IP, 2 R (1 ER), 5 H, 2 BB, 2 Ks, 1 WP) since late May, a welcome development for a team which has struggled with starting pitching performance and depth. Bad defense and a rare shaky relief appearance from RHP Ryan Brady (1 1/3 IP, 3 ER, 4 H, 0 BB, 2 Ks) set up for a wild and woolly finish. Four Shuckers committed the five errors, which you’ll see at the box score link, with the real back-breaker being Freddy Zamora’s fielding error with two on and one out while clinging to a 5-3 lead in the bottom of the 8th inning. The Biscuits grabbed four runs that inning, despite only hitting two singles to the outfield. After being part of that 8th inning storm (one single, one walk conceded against seven batters faced), RHP Cam Robinson (2 IP, 3 R (0 ER), 2 H, 1 BB, 1 K) stayed in to earn the save in the 9th inning, but not before additional drama: 2-out triple, error on Ethan Murray (who’d ironically entered as a defensive replacement). Of course, the defense wasn’t all bad, as right fielder Lamar Sparks showed off his cannon: Friday’s outlook: RHP Carlos F. Rodriguez gets the start, with Biloxi also seeking a 3-1 advantage in the series. Wisconsin Pre-Game Media Notes Final: Wisconsin 11, Dayton 2 Box Score / Game Log Via the Rattlers’ website, game details: Rattlers Offense Continues to Click in Dayton This game was never in doubt, with Wisconsin pounding out 14 hits and seizing an 8-1 lead by the 4th inning, as seemingly everybody contributed: 2B Jose Acosta plays with clear joy and confidence, so it was great to have him start the scoring with a 2nd inning, two-run homer to give the Timber Rattlers their first lead at 2-1 Right fielder Je’Von Ward (3-for-5) continued his recent extra-base hit surge, collecting two doubles to give him eight extra-base hits (2 HRs, 6 doubles) in his last six games C Matt Wood (3-for-5) hit his first dinger since his time with the Mudcats in May, capping off Wisconsin’s six-run 4th inning Every spot in the lineup produced at least one hit. Timber Rattlers’ Extras: Starting RHP Alexander Cornielle (4 IP, 2 R (1 ER), 4 H, 4 BB, 4 Ks) was the beneficiary of the offensive explosion, though he still had to battle control issues over four innings of work. 25-year old RHP Nick Merkel (4 IP, 0 R, 1 H, 0 BB, 5 Ks) had a grand time in relief, firing 33 strikes in 46 pitches as he breezed through four scoreless innings, lowering his season Wisconsin ERA to 3.20 and overall season ERA (including Low-A ball) to 3.45, with 60 Ks in 47 innings. With the game a blowout and rains coming in, the game was declared over with one out in the bottom of the 9th inning. Friday’s outlook: RHP Tyler Woessner gets the chance to clinch a series victory, as the Timber Rattlers seek a 4th straight win over Dayton. Carolina Pre-Game Media Notes Final: Carolina 9, Kannapolis 7 Box Score / Game Log Via the Mudcats’ website, game details: Adams Homers as Mudcats Win Third Straight 9-7 Similar to the Biloxi storyline above (but without any errors committed by our squad), this game was a see-saw affair, with the lead changing hands five times over the first six innings before the Mudcats came out on top. Six players had multi-hit games for Carolina and the team needed every one of them, with veteran C Jose Sibrian (2-for-5, 2 RBIs; starting at catcher for the 4th time in 5 days) connecting on what proved to be the game-winning hit, a two-run single with two outs in the bottom of the 6th inning to give the Mudcats an 8-7 advantage. Mudcats’ Extras: 19-year old 3B Luke Adams (2-for-4, 3 RBIs) is in the zone, doubling in the 1st inning, hitting a two-run homer in the 3rd inning to give Carolina its first lead (3-1), then adding a 6th inning sacrifice fly to cut the deficit to 7-6 at the time. Others with multi-hit games: 1B Tayden Hall (two singles, 3 walks), center fielder Luis Lara (double, two singles), right fielder Luis Castillo (2 singles, 2 RBIs). On the mound, starting RHP Patricio Aquino (4 IP, 5 R, 4 H, 3 BB, 1 HBP, 5 Ks) had one of his roughest outings, walking all three batters he faced in the 5th inning, all of whom scored on a 3-run double which gave Kannapolis a 5-4 lead. RHP Alexander Vallecillo also struggled in his first inning of work (2 runs on 3 singles and a walk in the 6th inning), before settling down to pitch two scoreless frames. RHP Yerlin Rodriguez then showed off his 100mph heat in striking out three of four batters faced to earn the save. Friday’s outlook: RHP Will Rudy aims to grab a victory which would give Carolina a 4-0 series advantage. Arizona Complex League Action Final: ACL Brewers 4, ACL Cubs 3 (in 7 innings) Box Score / Game Log Given the many recent high-scoring games and bullpen blow-ups, this 7-run, 8-hit, 1-error (by the Cubs) contest had to be a refreshing game for the coaching staff. And beating the Cubs is always fun! 19-year old LHP Osbriel Mogollon (4 IP, 2 R, 2 H, 0 BB, 7 Ks) and 23-year old LHP Brian Fitzpatrick (3 IP, 1 R, 1 H, 1 BB, 5 Ks) combined to strike out 12 Cubs, while conceding only one walk, with no hit batsmen, wild pitches or balks. As I said, refreshing! 19-year old right fielder Reece Walling (2-for-3, HR, double) seized his opportunity as the leadoff batter, hitting his first home run in the Brewers’ organization in the 1st inning, then adding a double in the 4th inning. SS Juan Baez (RBI single; 1.020 OPS), left fielder Angel Pereira (RBI triple) and 1B Yeison Perez (single) contributed the other three hits. Dominican Summer League Action Continuation Game (from bottom of 3rd inning) Final: DSL Guardians Blue 7, DSL Brewers #2 Squad 6 Box Score / Game Log Down 5-0 before the day started, the Dos young men valiant fought back with a five-run 6th inning to tie the game 6-6. However, they fell by conceding one run in top of the 9th inning, then failing to score despite putting four baserunners aboard (single – caught stealing, 3 walks) in the bottom half of the frame. Starting RHP Bryan Rivera had been roughed up (5 ER in 1 2/3 IP) when the game started three days ago, but 17-year old Luis Guevara followed with his best outing: 4 IP, 1 R (0 ER), 2 H, 1 BB, 6 Ks). Four players had multi-hit games, all of which can be categorized as “usual suspects”: 2B Demetrio Nadal – 3-for-5, RBI SS Filippo Di Turi – 2-for-5, SB C Eric Martinez – 2-for-5, double, 2 RBIs DH/OF Christopher Vasquez – 2-for-3, 2 doubles, walk, 3 RBIs Regularly Scheduled Game Final: DSL Brewers #2 Squad 7, DSL Guardians Blue 2 (in 7 innings) Box Score / Game Log The Dos squad got their revenge in the follow-up game, taking a 2-0 lead in the 4th inning and extending it to 7-0 by the 7th and final inning. The seven runs came despite producing only four hits, helped by six walks and two Guardian errors. SS Demetrio Nadal (1-for-2, HR, walk, 3 RBIs, SB), DH/SS Filippo Di Turi (2-for-4, triple, double, 2 RBIs) and C Freider Rojas (1-for-1, 2 walks) lead the offense. Starting 17-year old RHP Melvin Hernandez (5 IP, 0 R, 4 H, 1 BB, 6 Ks; season ERA 1.80) put together his best game, striking out six and not allowing a run despite two doubles conceded. Final: DSL Braves 3, DSL Brewers #1 Squad 2 Box Score / Game Log Outhit 8-4, this was still a tough loss for the Uno men, conceding two unearned runs in the top of the 9th inning to lose and fall to a 20-12 record on the year. 17-year old starting RHP Eric Prado was once again terrific (4 IP, 1 R, 2 H, 1 BB, 2 Ks), though the earned run actually increased his season ERA to 1.04. 18-year old LHP Jose Meneses (3 IP, 0 R, 1 H, 4 BB, 3 Ks, 1 WP) also tacked on three scoreless innings of relief, despite issuing four walks, lowering his own ERA to 1.82. 22-year old RHP Roman Perez (1 IP, 2 R (0 ER), 3 H, 0 BB, 0 Ks) took the loss, with SS Kevin Ereu committing a key error before the game-tying and game-winning singles. At the plate, 3B Luis Alastre (1-for-2, HR, walk, 2 RBIs) delivered the key production, his first homer as a Brewer coming as a 2-run shot in the 5th inning. C Yannic Walthier also reached based three times on a double and two walks. 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Sal Frelick and Luke Adams led a scoring binge across the system, with full season affiliates scoring 41 runs in four victories to push their aggregate season record into black (175-171) for the first time in months. /images-custom/google-analytics/author-tracker.gif Image courtesy of Biloxi Shuckers Transactions: SS Daniel Guilarte activated from Low-A Carolina's 7-day injured list OF Hedbert Perez placed on Low-A Carolina's 7-day injured list (broke a bone in his foot while running the bases on Tuesday, as caught by @wiguy94 when listening to the Mudcats' broadcast on Thursday) RHP Thyago Vieira activated from AAA Nashville's 7-day injured list RHP Pedro Fernandez transferred to Development List from AAA Nashville Game Action: Nashville Pre-Game Media Notes Final: Nashville 12, Jacksonville 10 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: Frelick's Explosive Night Powers Sounds Victory Have a day, Sal – 3-for-4, HR, two doubles, walk, 6 RBIs! He homered on the second pitch he faced, a two-run shot to give Nashville an early 2-0 lead Then doubled in two more runs in the 4th inning to grow the advantage to 6-2 And after Jacksonville dribbed and drabbed their way to a six-run seventh inning to cut the Sounds’ lead to 10-8, Frelick brought home two more runs with a 7th inning double to provide essential cushion. And you’ll more video highlights (e.g. of Hiura, Toro, Brian Navarreto & Co.) at the Sounds Twitter feed. Sounds’ Extras: Supported by the offensive outburst, RHP Jason Alexander (6 1/3 IP, 7 R (2 ER), 7 H, 0 BB, 1 HBP, 2 Ks) cruised until the 7th inning, when the team nearly squandered its 10-2 advantage, hurt by two errors and a bunt single before giving way to LHP Darrell Thompson with the bases loaded and two outs and a 10-4 lead. Thompson promptly threw a wild pitch and gave up two doubles to tighten things considerably. Others on Promotion Watch: Abraham Toro – HR, double, walk, HBP, 2 RBIs, fielding error at third base; Keston Hiura - single, 2 HBPs, 2 RBIs; Clayton Andrews – came in to face the final batter, striking him out to earn the save. DH/INF Josh VanMeter got a rare chance to lead off, singling, walking four times and scoring three runs, while unsung Navarreto added a solo homer. On the flip side, INF Patrick Dorrian was given his fourth (and last?) start at shortstop, having a miserable day: 0-for-5 at the plate, 3 errors in the field including one with two outs in the 9th inning. Friday’s outlook: RHP Janson Junk is the scheduled starter, aiming to extend the Sounds’ series lead to 3-1. Biloxi Pre-Game Media Notes Final: Biloxi 9, Montgomery 8 Box Score / Game Log Via the Shuckers’ website, game details: Shuckers Score Four in the Ninth, Come Back and Defeat Biscuits, 9-8 What a back-and-forth affair in the late innings, with the Shuckers winning despite blowing a 5-3 lead in the 8th inning and committing five errors in the game. Left fielder Noah Campbell (3-for-5, HR, double, 3 RBIs) provided the early muscle, then each of 1B Wes Clarke (1-for-4, HR, 2 RBIs), DH/3B Tyler Black (2-for-5, triple, 2 RBIs, 2 SBs), center fielder Jackson Chourio (2-for-5, RBI) and Campbell came through late in Biloxi’s pivotal 8th and 9th innings which produced six runs. You’ll find a lot more highlights of this road game (thank you Biloxi media team) at their Twitter feed. Shuckers’ Extras: This was starting RHP Christian Mejias’ best outing (5 2/3 IP, 2 R (1 ER), 5 H, 2 BB, 2 Ks, 1 WP) since late May, a welcome development for a team which has struggled with starting pitching performance and depth. Bad defense and a rare shaky relief appearance from RHP Ryan Brady (1 1/3 IP, 3 ER, 4 H, 0 BB, 2 Ks) set up for a wild and woolly finish. Four Shuckers committed the five errors, which you’ll see at the box score link, with the real back-breaker being Freddy Zamora’s fielding error with two on and one out while clinging to a 5-3 lead in the bottom of the 8th inning. The Biscuits grabbed four runs that inning, despite only hitting two singles to the outfield. After being part of that 8th inning storm (one single, one walk conceded against seven batters faced), RHP Cam Robinson (2 IP, 3 R (0 ER), 2 H, 1 BB, 1 K) stayed in to earn the save in the 9th inning, but not before additional drama: 2-out triple, error on Ethan Murray (who’d ironically entered as a defensive replacement). Of course, the defense wasn’t all bad, as right fielder Lamar Sparks showed off his cannon: Friday’s outlook: RHP Carlos F. Rodriguez gets the start, with Biloxi also seeking a 3-1 advantage in the series. Wisconsin Pre-Game Media Notes Final: Wisconsin 11, Dayton 2 Box Score / Game Log Via the Rattlers’ website, game details: Rattlers Offense Continues to Click in Dayton This game was never in doubt, with Wisconsin pounding out 14 hits and seizing an 8-1 lead by the 4th inning, as seemingly everybody contributed: 2B Jose Acosta plays with clear joy and confidence, so it was great to have him start the scoring with a 2nd inning, two-run homer to give the Timber Rattlers their first lead at 2-1 Right fielder Je’Von Ward (3-for-5) continued his recent extra-base hit surge, collecting two doubles to give him eight extra-base hits (2 HRs, 6 doubles) in his last six games C Matt Wood (3-for-5) hit his first dinger since his time with the Mudcats in May, capping off Wisconsin’s six-run 4th inning Every spot in the lineup produced at least one hit. Timber Rattlers’ Extras: Starting RHP Alexander Cornielle (4 IP, 2 R (1 ER), 4 H, 4 BB, 4 Ks) was the beneficiary of the offensive explosion, though he still had to battle control issues over four innings of work. 25-year old RHP Nick Merkel (4 IP, 0 R, 1 H, 0 BB, 5 Ks) had a grand time in relief, firing 33 strikes in 46 pitches as he breezed through four scoreless innings, lowering his season Wisconsin ERA to 3.20 and overall season ERA (including Low-A ball) to 3.45, with 60 Ks in 47 innings. With the game a blowout and rains coming in, the game was declared over with one out in the bottom of the 9th inning. Friday’s outlook: RHP Tyler Woessner gets the chance to clinch a series victory, as the Timber Rattlers seek a 4th straight win over Dayton. Carolina Pre-Game Media Notes Final: Carolina 9, Kannapolis 7 Box Score / Game Log Via the Mudcats’ website, game details: Adams Homers as Mudcats Win Third Straight 9-7 Similar to the Biloxi storyline above (but without any errors committed by our squad), this game was a see-saw affair, with the lead changing hands five times over the first six innings before the Mudcats came out on top. Six players had multi-hit games for Carolina and the team needed every one of them, with veteran C Jose Sibrian (2-for-5, 2 RBIs; starting at catcher for the 4th time in 5 days) connecting on what proved to be the game-winning hit, a two-run single with two outs in the bottom of the 6th inning to give the Mudcats an 8-7 advantage. Mudcats’ Extras: 19-year old 3B Luke Adams (2-for-4, 3 RBIs) is in the zone, doubling in the 1st inning, hitting a two-run homer in the 3rd inning to give Carolina its first lead (3-1), then adding a 6th inning sacrifice fly to cut the deficit to 7-6 at the time. Others with multi-hit games: 1B Tayden Hall (two singles, 3 walks), center fielder Luis Lara (double, two singles), right fielder Luis Castillo (2 singles, 2 RBIs). On the mound, starting RHP Patricio Aquino (4 IP, 5 R, 4 H, 3 BB, 1 HBP, 5 Ks) had one of his roughest outings, walking all three batters he faced in the 5th inning, all of whom scored on a 3-run double which gave Kannapolis a 5-4 lead. RHP Alexander Vallecillo also struggled in his first inning of work (2 runs on 3 singles and a walk in the 6th inning), before settling down to pitch two scoreless frames. RHP Yerlin Rodriguez then showed off his 100mph heat in striking out three of four batters faced to earn the save. Friday’s outlook: RHP Will Rudy aims to grab a victory which would give Carolina a 4-0 series advantage. Arizona Complex League Action Final: ACL Brewers 4, ACL Cubs 3 (in 7 innings) Box Score / Game Log Given the many recent high-scoring games and bullpen blow-ups, this 7-run, 8-hit, 1-error (by the Cubs) contest had to be a refreshing game for the coaching staff. And beating the Cubs is always fun! 19-year old LHP Osbriel Mogollon (4 IP, 2 R, 2 H, 0 BB, 7 Ks) and 23-year old LHP Brian Fitzpatrick (3 IP, 1 R, 1 H, 1 BB, 5 Ks) combined to strike out 12 Cubs, while conceding only one walk, with no hit batsmen, wild pitches or balks. As I said, refreshing! 19-year old right fielder Reece Walling (2-for-3, HR, double) seized his opportunity as the leadoff batter, hitting his first home run in the Brewers’ organization in the 1st inning, then adding a double in the 4th inning. SS Juan Baez (RBI single; 1.020 OPS), left fielder Angel Pereira (RBI triple) and 1B Yeison Perez (single) contributed the other three hits. Dominican Summer League Action Continuation Game (from bottom of 3rd inning) Final: DSL Guardians Blue 7, DSL Brewers #2 Squad 6 Box Score / Game Log Down 5-0 before the day started, the Dos young men valiant fought back with a five-run 6th inning to tie the game 6-6. However, they fell by conceding one run in top of the 9th inning, then failing to score despite putting four baserunners aboard (single – caught stealing, 3 walks) in the bottom half of the frame. Starting RHP Bryan Rivera had been roughed up (5 ER in 1 2/3 IP) when the game started three days ago, but 17-year old Luis Guevara followed with his best outing: 4 IP, 1 R (0 ER), 2 H, 1 BB, 6 Ks). Four players had multi-hit games, all of which can be categorized as “usual suspects”: 2B Demetrio Nadal – 3-for-5, RBI SS Filippo Di Turi – 2-for-5, SB C Eric Martinez – 2-for-5, double, 2 RBIs DH/OF Christopher Vasquez – 2-for-3, 2 doubles, walk, 3 RBIs Regularly Scheduled Game Final: DSL Brewers #2 Squad 7, DSL Guardians Blue 2 (in 7 innings) Box Score / Game Log The Dos squad got their revenge in the follow-up game, taking a 2-0 lead in the 4th inning and extending it to 7-0 by the 7th and final inning. The seven runs came despite producing only four hits, helped by six walks and two Guardian errors. SS Demetrio Nadal (1-for-2, HR, walk, 3 RBIs, SB), DH/SS Filippo Di Turi (2-for-4, triple, double, 2 RBIs) and C Freider Rojas (1-for-1, 2 walks) lead the offense. Starting 17-year old RHP Melvin Hernandez (5 IP, 0 R, 4 H, 1 BB, 6 Ks; season ERA 1.80) put together his best game, striking out six and not allowing a run despite two doubles conceded. Final: DSL Braves 3, DSL Brewers #1 Squad 2 Box Score / Game Log Outhit 8-4, this was still a tough loss for the Uno men, conceding two unearned runs in the top of the 9th inning to lose and fall to a 20-12 record on the year. 17-year old starting RHP Eric Prado was once again terrific (4 IP, 1 R, 2 H, 1 BB, 2 Ks), though the earned run actually increased his season ERA to 1.04. 18-year old LHP Jose Meneses (3 IP, 0 R, 1 H, 4 BB, 3 Ks, 1 WP) also tacked on three scoreless innings of relief, despite issuing four walks, lowering his own ERA to 1.82. 22-year old RHP Roman Perez (1 IP, 2 R (0 ER), 3 H, 0 BB, 0 Ks) took the loss, with SS Kevin Ereu committing a key error before the game-tying and game-winning singles. At the plate, 3B Luis Alastre (1-for-2, HR, walk, 2 RBIs) delivered the key production, his first homer as a Brewer coming as a 2-run shot in the 5th inning. C Yannic Walthier also reached based three times on a double and two walks. 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
  18. RHP Thyago Vieira activated from AAA Nashville's 7-day injured list RHP Pedro Fernandez transferred to Development List from AAA Nashville
  19. SS Daniel Guilarte activated from Low-A Carolina's 7-day injured list OF Hedbert Perez placed on Low-A Carolina's 7-day injured list (bummer, since I was fully expecting him to be promoted)
  20. LHP Nate Peterson promoted to High-A Wisconsin from Low-A Carolina RHP Brannon Jordan placed on High-A Wisconsin's 7-day injured list INF Eduardo Garcia placed on High-A Wisconsin's 7-day injured list
  21. - OF Reidy Mercado promoted to Low-A Carolina from ACL Brewers
  22. Jackson ChourioJeferson QueroAbner UribeSal FrelickJacob MisiorowskiTyler BlackRobert GasserCarlos F RodriguezDaniel GuilarteLuis LaraHendry MendezLuke AdamsJustin JarvisPatricio AquinoLogan HendersonBrock WilkenYophery RodriguezJuan BaezFreddy ZamoraEric Brown Jr
  23. - RHP Trevor Megill recalled by MLB Brewers from AAA Nashville (replacing injured LHP Wade Miley) - LHP Ethan Small activated from AAA Nashville’s 7-day injured list - RHP Justin Yeager of transferred to AA Biloxi’s 60-day injured list from 7-day injured list
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