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AA Biloxi can take a 2-0 home series lead against Columbus behind LHP Nate Peterson (3.67 ERA, 1.52 WHIP, 7.5 K/9 in 61.1 IP) tonight. RF Garrett Spain (.649 OPS vs. league avg .656) bats leadoff after his 2-HR game yesterday.

Here’s that Nashville Sounds’ lineup for 24-year old LHP Tate Kuehner’s AAA debut (2.50 ERA, 1.32 WHIP, 10.0 K/9 in 100.2 AA IP), as they aim for a 2-0 series lead at Durham. Let’s see what DH Jeferson Quero has in store after his 5-RBI day yesterday.

Low-A Carolina has a doubleheader at Fayetteville, with RHP Griffin Tobias (4.53 ERA, 1.30 WHIP, 7.3 K/9 in 51.2 ACL/Low-A IP) starting the opening game after 11 straight relief appearances. CF Braylon Payne has a 16-game on-base streak.

Timber Rattlers’ game is Free online today as well:

High-A Wisconsin has a 12:10pm CST start in their home contest against Great Lakes, with RHP Manuel Rodriguez (2.50 ERA, 0.95 WHIP, 8.1 K/9 in 57.2 IP) looking to lead them to a 2-0 series lead. Daniel Guilarte (tough year: .428 OPS) starts in the outfield for the first time in his 4-year Minor League career.

I’ll be travelling for the next 24 hours, but wanted to get this out here: The Timber Rattlers host Dodgers’ affiliate Great Lakes this week, as SS Jesus Made and 2B Luis Pena get a taste of Wisconsin summer. RHP Travis Smith makes his 2nd High-A start (4 IP, 2 R, 3 Ks last week).

Moises Polanco also exited early, while Jonathan Rangel and Juan Martinez didn’t play (again). I’m preparing my mind for radio silence on them until Minor League Spring Training. But we’ll see.

I suspect these guys will enjoy their time in Wisconsin:

Did we know about this? The guy wins championships:

For the week, Wisconsin (3-2) and Carolina (3-2) were series winners, Biloxi managed a draw (3-3) and Nashville was swept (0-6). Transactions: Signed RHP Travis MacGregor and assigned to AA Biloxi Per my Link Report counterpart @Mass_Haas: “MacGregor, 27, has made 218 career minor league appearances, including 36 this season with the Double-A Frisco RoughRiders in the Texas Rangers organization. The Tarpon Springs, Florida, native was originally selected in the second round of the 2016 MLB Draft by the Pittsburgh Pirates.” Game Action: Nashville Pre-Game Media Notes Final: Jacksonville 2, Nashville 1 Box Score and Game Log Via the Sounds’ website, game details and we encourage readers to review affiliate write-ups as part of their Link Report routine: Sounds Swept For First Time in Six-Game Series with Loss to Jumbo Shrimp The linked game report tells the story well, with starting RHP Carlos Rodriguez delivering a terrific outing (5 2/3 IP, 2 R, 4 H, 4 BB, 1 WP, 6 Ks), but the offense coming up short. It’s one thing for a 23-year old pitcher to throw on 4 days’ rest (after 87 pitches in a rough Tuesday effort), but Rodriguez actually tossed 103 pitches on Sunday, successfully shutting out the Jumbo Shrimp for the first 102 pitches before a 71.8mph, 2-run single. Although the offense only managed to produce 3 hits, OF Steward Berroa (1-for-2, double, 2 walks) reached base 3 times and helped give the team an early 1-0 lead. Sounds’ Extras: Kudos to the bullpen of RHP Will Childers, rehabbing LHP Rob Zastryzny, RHP Craig Yoho and RHP Joel Payamps (1 IP, 2 Ks) for combining on 3 1/3 scoreless innings to give the Sounds’ punchless offense a chance. Having your 3-thru-7 hitters produce an 0-for-18 evening tends to lead to a poor final outcome. Next week’s outlook: Nashville heads over to North Carolina to face Rays’ affiliate Durham for 6 games, with RHP Chad Patrick scheduled to start Tuesday’s series opener. Final: Knoxville 3, Biloxi 2 Box Score and Game Log Via the Shuckers’ website, game details: Shuckers Fall to Smokies in Road Trip Finale Eerily similar to their friends in AAA, starting RHP Brett Wichrowski was nearly perfect through 4 innings (allowing only a 2-out walk in the first frame), but it wasn’t enough as the Shuckers failed to score after the first inning. Of course, University of Tennessee alum 1B Blake Burke (1-for-3, HR, walk, 2 RBIs) did his part to put Biloxi in front early: Wichrowski (4 1/3 IP, 3 R, 2 H, 2 BB, 2 HBP, 5 Ks) had thrown 88 pitches on Tuesday and ultimately faltered in the 5th inning of this game, allowing a single, 2 walks and 2 hit-by-pitches before being lifted with the game tied 2-2 with the bases loaded and one out. Two of the Smokies’ 3 runs were of the HBP RBI variety, with RHP Ryan Middendorf knocking the last one home in relief of Wichrowski. That said, the Biloxi bullpen was solid, with Middendorf, RHP Nick Merkel, LHP Raul Alcantara and RHP Austin Roberts coming through with 3 2/3 scoreless innings, 5 Ks and no walks. Shuckers’ Extras: Apart from Burke’s homer, Biloxi’s only other hit was a 5th inning single by C Darrien Miller, who was erased by a ground ball double play. Have a listen to the recorded 6-minute, 37-second pre-game show, featuring Manager Joe Ayrault. With Adam Hall injured on Saturday and Mike Boeve sitting out the team’s last 3.5 games, we’ll see if someone returns or the organization makes a move to shore up the bench by Tuesday. Next week’s outlook: Biloxi return home to play six games against Braves’ affiliate Columbus, with RHP Jaron DeBerry (4.41 ERA, 1.36 WHIP, 9.3 K/9 in 69 1/3 IP across 3 minor league levels) scheduled to start on Tuesday. Wisconsin Pre-Game Media Notes Rained Out: Wisconsin at Peoria Via the Timber Rattlers’ website, more rainout details: Wisconsin’s Series Finale in Peoria Canceled Hopefully the rainout allowed players and fans to enjoy the Brewers’ thrilling comeback win. Next week’s outlook: Wisconsin returns home to take on Dodgers’ affiliate Great Lakes for six games, commencing on Tuesday. Crowds will be undoubtedly be packed to see Jesus Made and Luis Pena for their High-A home debuts. RHP Travis Smith (3.26 ERA, 1.20 WHIP, 6.8 K/9 in 80 Low-A/High-A IP) is the most likely starter on Tuesday. Carolina Pre-Game Media Notes Final: Carolina 8, Lynchburg 3 Box Score and Game Log Via the Mudcats’ website, game details: Mudcats Take Series from Lynchburg In yet more terrific pitching, starting 18-year old RHP Ethan Dorchies (4 2/3 IP, 3 R, 3 H, 4 BB, 4 Ks) didn’t allow any hits until the 4th inning and RHP Jayden Dubanewicz tossed 4 1/3 innings of 1-hit, scoreless relief (4 BB, 1 HBP, 3 Ks). 18-year old OF Jose Anderson (2-for-3, HR, 2 walks, 3 RBIs, SB) was the big story, homering for the second straight day to stake the staff to an early 3-0 lead: After the Mudcats failed to cash in on a 2nd and 3rd, 1-out opportunity in the 4th inning, Lynchburg pushed across 2 runs against Dorchies on a double, single and 2 walks before Dubanewicz entered and conceded an RBI single, although OF Tyler Rodriguez did well to gun down a runner at home to end the inning. An Anderson single and Rodriguez (2-for-4, double, walk, 2 RBIs, SB) 2-run double followed a few batters later as Carolina restored their advantage in the bottom of the 5th inning. 1B Eric Bitonti went 1-for-5 with 2 Ks, but extended his Carolina League home run lead with his 18th of 2025: DH Josh Adamczewski (2-for-4, walk, 2 RBIs) continues to mash Low-A pitching: Mudcats’ Extras: Every Mudcat reached base via hit or walk, with C Yannic Walther (2-for-4, 2 doubles), 2B Luis Lameda (2-for-5) and 3B Gery Holguin (1-for-3, 2 walks) all having excellent days. Anderson also doubled up a baserunner at first base on a fly ball double play to end the top of the 6th inning. Next week’s outlook: Carolina hits the road to battle Astros’ affiliate Fayetteville this week, with RHP Tyler Renz or RHP Bryce Meccage most likely to start Tuesday’s series opener. We hope that you enjoy the Minor League Link Report. On Monday, our Dominican Summer League clubs commence play at 10:00am CST, with the Blue squad (25-23) hosting DSL Padres Brown (18-30) and Gold (23-26) playing at DSL LAD Mega (22-26). The Milwaukee Brewers also host the Pirates at 6:40pm 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 AAA Sounds have lost 9 of their last 10 games, but will try to turn things around at home against Jacksonville. RHP Carlos Rodriguez makes his 2nd start of the week (3.1 IP, 6 R, 5 Ks on Tuesday). LF Drew Avans is on a roll: .855 OPS in last 97 PAs with 8 SBs.

RHP Travis Smith makes his 2nd start of the week (4 IP, 2 R, 3 Ks on Tuesday) for High-A Wisconsin, which can clinch a 4-2 series win at Peoria. SS Jesus Made is off to a 6-for-20 start at this MILB level, with a HR, triple and 5 RBIs.

Despite depleted position player depth (no Boeve since Thursday; Hall hurt yesterday), AA Biloxi can clinch a 4-2 series win at Knoxville behind recently-struggling RHP Brett Wichrowski (10.2 IP, 9 R, 14 H, 11 BB, 1 HBP, 7 Ks in last 3 starts) this afternoon. 1B Blake Burke is enjoying his week in Tennessee (4-for-15, 2 doubles, 1 HR, 5 BB, 5 RBIs).

Low-A Carolina is already underway in their home series-decider against Lynchburg. Terrific 18-year old RHP Ethan Dorchies (1.92 ERA. 0.92 WHIP, 10.5 K/9 in 56.1 ACL/Low-A IP) gets the start. DH/2B Josh Adamczewski (1.000 OPS in 176 PAs) is back atop the lineup after sitting out yesterday’s late contest.

If Adam Hall is unfortunately injured, then it may be ready-or-not time for 6th-year Minor League OF Hedbert Perez (.753 OPS vs. Midwest League avg .698) to move up to AA Biloxi, who appear short-handed again (Mike Boeve absent from last 2.5 games). Of course, that would further weaken Wisconsin, where OF Luis Castillo is 0-for-his-last-30.

Holguin pops out on a full count for the 2nd out, but a Pedro Ibarguen infield single to 3rd base ties the game 6-6. Nice comeback from down 6-1. Go 'Cats!

A Lynchburg reliever came in and retired 4 straight Mudcats (first 3 via strikeout) in this tight 6-5 contest, but Tyler Rodriguez has put the pressure on in the penultimate inning: single to center, 2 stolen bases. Still 1 out and Gery Holguin can hopefully tie this game up.

Fitz had not hit a batter in 39.1 IP this year. He entered today with a 12 BB / 44 K ratio. Sadly, it's all gone sideways in his first career AAA appearance. Gonna have to forget this one.

First plate appearance in 41 days for Dinges: RBI single to score Made (who'd walked). Second time up: lead-off walk. A Baez infield single and 2 balks have helped Wisconsin push 2 runs across in the 4th inning for a 3-1 lead. And Luiyin Alastre adds an RBI double. 4-1 good guys.

Miqueas Mercedes ended up conceding 6 runs in 3 innings (on 6 singles, 1 double, 1 BB), but the Mudcats have responded with 4 runs on 5 singles in the 4th inning to make it a 6-5 contest. Anderson, Di Turi and Kevin Garcia started the frame with back-to-back-to-back singles, with Holguin and Ibarguen following after 1 out. Luis Lameda's getting at-bats for the first time in 8 days, but he unfortunately K'd for the 2nd out with the game still 6-3. Handelfry then had a 9-pitch strikeout which was thankfully long enough for 2 run-scoring wild pitches to make it 6-5. LHP Bjorn Johnson is pitching in the 5th.

19-year old Miqueas Mercedes (4.11 ERA, 1.48 WHIP, 8.8 K/9 in 46 ACL IP) makes his full season affiliate debut, as Low-A Carolina seeks to polish off a doubleheader sweep and claim a 3-1 home series lead over Lynchburg. 3B Gery Holguin had the walk-off hit in the first game of the day.

AAA Nashville needs to stop their 5-game losing streak and LHP Bruce Zimmermann could use a bounce-back outing (6 IP, 5 R, 7 Ks last week) at home against Jacksonville. 3B Ray Delgado leads the team in hits (85) and is 2nd in stolen bases (31). 1 - Berroa - CF 2 - Avans - LF 3 - Black - 1B 4 - Quero - C 5 - Dunn - 2B 6 - Haase - DH 7 - Oliva - RF 8 - Delgado - 3B 9 - Zamora - SS X - Zimmermann - P

Marco Dinges is back from injury (first game since June 29), taking his rightful place on the thr…er…behind the plate, as High-A Wisconsin strives to take a 3-2 series lead at Peoria. RHP Ryan Birchard is on a decent 3-game run (11.2 IP, 4 R, 15 Ks).

Felt like actively courting disaster to put Reyes (15 balls, 8 strikes in penultimate inning) back out there. And somewhat needless, given that half the pitching staff is well-rested. Maybe there are injuries we’re not aware of.