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The Low-A Mudcats can clinch this week’s series over Fayetteville with a win tonight behind RHP Bryce Meccage, who’s hoping his last start (3 IP, 0 R, 1 H, 1 BB, 0 Ks) has him back on track. CF Braylon Payne homered yesterday and has a 5-game hitting streak. 1 - Made - SS 2 - Payne - CF 3 - Bitonti - 1B 4 - Anderson - DH 5 - Walling - RF 6 - Holguin - 3B 7 - Lameda - 2B 8 - T. Rodriguez - LF 9 - Walther - C X - Meccage - P

The High-A Timber Rattlers are 3-10 in the second half and trail this week’s series against Beloit 3-1, but that all begins to change tonight as RHP Tanner Gillis (1.55 ERA, 1.17 WHIP, 7.0 K/9 in 46.1 Low-A/High-A IP) returns from injury for his first game since May 30. 2B Daniel Guilarte’s slump is extreme: 1-for-last-21 with 12 Ks and 1 walk.

AAA Nashville is in Memphis seeking to earn a 3-2 series lead with a victory tonight behind RH swingman Garrett Stallings (3.06 ERA, 0.85 WHIP, 6.9 K/9 in 35.1 IP). Excluding an 0-for-1 pinch hit game, 3B Bobby Dalbec has a 15-game on-base streak.

Terrific RHP Tyson Hardin (2.17 ERA, 1.07 WHIP. 9.4 K/9 in 74.2 High-A/AA IP) is making his 4th AA start for the Shuckers, as they aim for a 3-2 series lead at home against Pensacola tonight. 3B Zavier Warren is 3rd in RBIs (48) and 6th in homers (10) in the Southern League.

In the latest DSL Blue vs. Gold Civil War, the Blue squad built a seemingly unassailable 9-1 lead before allowing 11 Gold batters to hit in the final half-inning. Blue still prevailed 9-7, with a game-ending groundout stranding the potential game-tying runners at 2nd and 3rd. 18-year old LF Angel Gonzalez (3-for-4, triple, double, RBI) and 17-year old RHP Luis Velasquez (3.2 IP, 0 R, 0 H, 6 BB, 3 Ks) led the Blue Men to the 7-inning victory, with the Blue team also out-hitting Gold 12-4. 2B Joan Gutierrez (2-for-3, double, walk) and RF Frandy Lafond (1-for-2, walk, HBP, SB, 2 RBIs) each reached base 3 times, while 1B Kegnnalex Seijas (1-for-3, walk) had a 2-run double to blow the game open at 7-1 in the 6th inning. Three errors (including 2 by converted C Jonathan Rangel) and 3 unearned runs hurt Gold's cause. Their top performers were 2B Juan Martinez (1-for-3, triple, walk), Rangel (1-for-3, walk, RBI) and RHP Saul Sanchez (1.1 IP, 0 R, 1 H, 0 BB, 1 HBP, 0 Ks; 2 stranded inherited runners.

That's a tough loss for the ACL Brewers, falling 8-7 to ACL Guardians after blowing leads of 5-2 and 7-5. C Kevin Garcia (2-for-5, 2 RBIs) did his best to be the hero, delivering a 2-out, 2-run single to re-take the lead 7-5 in the 7th inning, then coming through again with 1-on, 2-out single in the top of the 9th inning. But all Garcia's last hit did was move LF Roderick Flores (leadoff walk that inning; 2-for-4 game) over to 3rd base, with me wondering why there was no steal attempt for Flores (26-for-31 on SBs in his career) as Fielder flew out and Ereu K'd for the first 2 outs. A Paulino infield pop-out ended it. Rehabbing DH Josh Adamczewski went 0-for-4 with a K, but walked and scored the game's first run on a wild pitch. 2B Jadyn Fielder (1-for-3, 2 walks, 2 RBIs) followed with a 2-out, 2-run single in that same 3rd inning. Starting RHP Carlos Carra was effective (4 IP, 2 R (1 ER), 4 H, 1 BB, 4 Ks), but RHPs Aldrin Gonzalez (1 IP, 2 R, 1 H, 3 BB, 0 Ks) and Joshua Quezada (3 IP, 4 R, 7 H, 0 BB, 4 Ks) were not. Quezada gave up a 2-run homer with 2 outs in the bottom of the 8th inning which gave the ACL Guardians the only lead they required in the game. That homer was the sole extra base hit for either team in the contest. CF Handelfry Encarnacion reached base 4 times (1-for-2, 3 walks, SB), threw out a baserunner at home and had an error. 1B Kevin Ereu went 1-for-5 with 4 Ks. The ACL Brewers went 4-for-18 with runners in scoring position and stranded 11 baserunners as they fall to 24-23.

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- RHP Tanner Gillis activated from High-A Wisconsin's 7-day injured list - RHP Aaron Rund activated from High-A Wisconsin's 7-day injured list

Vibe shift scheduled for Saturday: ”Game two of the series is Saturday night at Neuroscience Group Field. Tanner Gillis (1-1, 1.89) is the scheduled starting pitcher for the Timber Rattlers.”

Pretty nice escape for Dorchies there in the 1st inning. Gave up a single and 2 full count walks, but came back with a line out to center and a K swinging. 2-0 Mudcats thus far

After a home win yesterday, Low-A Carolina headed over to Fayetteville to continue this week’s series, leading 2 games to 1. 18-year old RHP Ethan Dorchies has been stellar thru 9 ACL/Low-A games (1.96 ERA, 0.87 WHIP, 11.5 K/9 in 36.2 IP). C Yannic Walther is back after exiting a game early 8 days ago. 1 - Made - DH 2 - Payne - CF 3 - Bitonti - 1B 4 - Di Turi - SS 5 - T. Rodriguez - LF 6 - Holguin - 3B 7 - Lameda - 2B 8 - Ibarguen - RF 9 - Walther - C X - Dorchies - P

After a tough home loss yesterday, AAA Nashville drove over to Memphis to continue this week’s home-and-away series, which they trail 2-1. RHP Tobias Myers allowed 9 hits (6 IP, 3 R, 6Ks) last outing, but preceded that with 2 shutouts (11 IP, 10 Ks). SS Oliver Dunn is back after missing 3 games and C Nick Kahle sees his first action since May 31.

AA Biloxi is home (don’t mind the graphic), trailing 2-1 in this week’s away-and-home series against Pensacola. LHP Tate Kuehner has navigated traffic effectively al year (2.64 ERA, 1.41 WHIP, 10.2 K/9 in 71.2 IP). 20-year old CF Luis Lara leads the Southern League in PAs (345) and doubles (20), sits second in SBs (28), third in walks (44) and fifth in hits (75) and runs (45).

Happy 4th of July! High-A Wisconsin hosts Beloit, needing a win to even this week’s series 2-2. 22-year old RHP Jaron DeBerry (3.49 ERA. 1.24 WHIP, 10.2 K/9 in 38.2 IP) gets tonight’s start. 1B Blake Burke has 5 multi-hit games in his last 9 contests.

17-year old switch-hitting catcher Johanderson Tarazona may be our most exciting position player in the DSL. Homer, single, walk today. Threw out 2 attempted basestealers. I’m not sure why he’s not played more this season.

Image courtesy of Biloxi Shuckers The United States of America is 249 years old! Happy Independence Day and holiday weekend to all readers. Transactions: RHP Coleman Crow activated from AAA Nashville’s 7-day injured list RHP Craig Yoho optioned to AAA Nashville from MLB Brewers INF Luis Pena appears to have avoided the worst from his Wednesday hit-by-pitch, so hopefully we’ll see him return to Carolina’s lineup relatively soon. Game Action: Nashville Pre-Game Media Notes Final: Memphis 7, Nashville 6 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: Lead Slips From Sounds on Thursday Night 26 months after RHP Coleman Crow’s injury with the AA Rocket City Trash Pandas put his career on pause, and 19 days since his last appearance of 2025 (due to a brief injured list stint), Crow finally made his AAA debut – a highly impressive one though limited to 56 pitches over 4 shutout innings: Ernesto Martinez Jr. has been struggling to regain his early season form, but lifted a 3-0 pitch into right field here for an early 1-0 lead: 3B Bobby Dalbec (2-for-4, RBI; .923 OPS with the Sounds) continues to make his case for a return to the Show, pushing Nashville’s lead to 3-0 here in the 3rd inning by plating OF Jared Oliva (0-for-1, 3 walks, SB): Nashville had control of this game, leading 6-1 in front of 11,415 home fans after 5 innings, but three Redbirds’ homers in the 6th and 7th fully turned the tide, the last a 2-out grand slam off RHP Vinny Nittoli (1 2/3 IP, 1 R, 1 H, 1 BB, 1 K) to score three runners inherited from LHP Bryan Hudson (1 1/3, 4 R, 3 H, 1 BB, 3 Ks). Sounds’ Extras: Nashville was out-hit 10-6 (all singles for the Sounds) and only produced two walks over the final 3 innings. OF Tyler Black (1-for-3, 2 RBIs) and DH Andrew Vaughn (1-for-3) each reached base with a single and walk. RHP Jesus Liranzo conceded 2 runs in 1 IP before handing over to Hudson, but LHP Tyler Jay delivered a 3-up, 3-down 9th inning. Friday’s outlook: Nashville and Memphis will drive 3 hours west, where Memphis will host 3 games over this holiday weekend. RHP Tobias Myers (1.57 ERA with 16 Ks over last 17 IP) is scheduled to start tonight, with Nashville trailing this week’s series 2 games to 1. Biloxi Pre-Game Media Notes Final: Pensacola 2, Biloxi 1 Box Score and Game Log Via the Shuckers’ website, game details: Shuckers Earn Series Win Behind Hardin's Five Shutout Innings Biloxi out-hit Pensacola 7-5, had more extra-base hits (2-0) and stranded more baserunners (8 vs. 5), but struggled to get the clutch hit this time around. 22-year old RHP Brett Wichrowski had his second straight solid start, delivering 90 pitches and unfairly taking the Loss despite allowing only one earned run (5 2/3 IP, 2 R (1 ER), 5 H, 1 BB, 3 Ks). @Terry analyzed Wichrowski's performance in the Minor League Forum, noting "Control is a lot better lately, and he is better than average in terms of generating whiffs (Whiff%/Swstr%). But the strikeouts are low because he struggles to put hitters away." 3B Zavier Warren added a 10th homer to his season that already has 10 stolen bases, giving Biloxi a 2nd inning lead: He also had an interesting catch later in the contest: A very rare fielding error (just his 2nd of 2025) from OF Luis Lara on a single to center field helped the Blue Wahoos put the potential game-winning run in scoring position with nobody out in the bottom of the 6th inning, scoring on a single for a 2-1 deficit 2 batters later. Strikeouts were Biloxi’s real undoing in this defeat, as they K’d 15 times versus just 5 for Pensacola. Shuckers’ Extras: Well done to the bullpen of RHP Abdiel Mendoza and LHP Mark Manfredi to give the offense a chance to get back into it. They retired all 7 batters they faced, each striking out one. The Shuckers best opportunity to tack on more runs came via 1-out singles from C Darrien Miller (1-for-2, 2 walks) and Garrett Spain after Warren’s 2nd inning homer, but both were stranded (K, ground out). SS Cooper Pratt’s 3rd inning triple also went for naught. The only late opportunity came via 1B Mike Boeve (single – 2-for-4) and Warren (error) reaching base with 2 outs in the 8th inning, but Miller wasn’t able to bring ‘em home (K swinging) Friday’s outlook: The Shuckers and Blue Wahoos travel west back to Biloxi for three games, with LHP Tate Kuehner (2.64 ERA, 1.41 WHIP, 10.2 K/9 in 71 2/3 IP) set for the 4th of July start. Wisconsin Pre-Game Media Notes Final: Beloit 12, Wisconsin 5 Box Score and Game Log Via the Timber Rattlers’ website, game details: Rattlers Go Out of Control in Loss at Beloit Down to 13 active pitchers on the roster, this was not the outing that Wisconsin needed, as starting RHP Ryan Birchard struggled over 1 2/3 IP, RHP Jack Seppings walked in 2 inherited runners and RHP Miles Langhorne retired none of the 5 hitters he faced. RHP Bayden Root was the team’s biggest bright spot, retiring 9 of 10 batters faced (0 BB, 2 Ks), during which Wisconsin cut the gap from 7-0 to 7-3. Root was also credited with an extra out and stranding 2 inherited runners, thanks to Beloit’s failed double steal to end the 4th inning. Four walks and 2 hit-by-pitches (no hits) produced the 3 Wisconsin runs in the 6th inning, but they stranded the bases loaded down 7-3. Timber Rattlers’ Extras: Per the linked game report, Langhorne was visited by three coaches after his uncharacteristic 8th inning struggles. We hope he’s healthy and back getting big outs soon. Until then, might we see RHP Nick Merkel shift his rehab from the Arizona Complex League to Wisconsin? OF Kay-Lan Nicasia reached base 3 times (2 walks, 1 HBP, SB), while each of 1B Blake Burke (double, single, RBI), 3B Jadher Areinamo (single, walk, RBI) and OF Luiyin Alastre (single, HBP, RBI) came aboard twice. Alastre also came to the mound to get the final 3 outs of the 8th inning, including a K swinging. This was C Victor Torres’ 2nd game of the 2025 season. Principally the Biloxi bullpen coacher this year, Marco Dinges’ hamstring injury has forced Torres into action. Friday’s outlook: Wisconsin and Beloit head up to Grand Chute for 3 games hosted by the Timber Rattlers, with RHP Jaron DeBerry (3.49 ERA, 1.24 WHIP, 10.2 K/9 in 38 2/3 IP in Low-A and High-A) scheduled to start tonight. Carolina Pre-Game Media Notes Final: Carolina 3, Fayetteville 1 Box Score and Game Log Via the Mudcats’ website, game details: Pitching Lifts Mudcats Past Fayetteville Pushed to season highs of 81 pitches and 6 innings, starting RHP Travis Smith worked around a game-opening walk and faced just 18 batters over the first 5 frames. 3B Filippo Di Turi’s 2-out RBI single gave Carolina a 1-0 lead in the 1st inning, through a throwing error and balk allowed the Woodpeckers to tie the contest in the top of the 6th inning. OF Jose Anderson doubled and scored on OF Tyler Rodriguez’s sac fly in the bottom of the 6th inning to ultimately give Smith (6 IP, 1 R (0 ER), 4 H, 3 BB, 5 Ks) his first professional Win. Four walks and a SS Jesus Made infield single produced just one run in the Mudcats’ 7th inning, but that gave some breathing for bullpen of RHPs Bryan Rivera (2 IP, 3 Ks) and LHP Anfernny Reyes. Rivera and Reyes both allowed a double and walk in the 8th and 9th innings, but escaped via a ground out and K swinging, respectively. Mudcats’ Extras: Every Carolina batter reached base via hit, walk or HBP to keep the pressure on Fayetteville. DH Reece Walling (0-for-2, 2 walks) returned to action for the first time since exiting early on June 24. He now has 26 hits and an astounding 50 walks on the season. 1B Eric Bitonti went 0-for-3, but walked and stole 2 bases to give him 14 SBs in 2025. Friday’s outlook: Carolina and Fayetteville head one hour south, where Fayetteville will host 3 more games in this week’s series. 18-year old RHP Ethan Dorchies (1.96 ERA, 0.87 WHIP, 11.5 K/9 in 36 2/3 IP in the ACL and Low-A) is set for tonight’s start, with Carolina aiming for a 3-1 series lead. Final: DSL Brewers Blue 10, DSL CLE Mendoza 2 Box Score and Game Log Borrowing a few notes from @Jim Goulart in the Brewer Fanatic Minor League Forum: Blue romped 10-2 behind five perfect innings for 17-year-old Colombian RHP Carlos Galindo (1 K) in his start. Another 17-year-old, second baseman Leonard Rijo, was a home run shy of a cycle (3-for-4, HBP, 2 RBIs). OF Frandy Lafond had a similar line with a 3-for-4 day, double, HBP and 2 RBIs, while 1B Jefer Lista went 2-for-3 with 2 walks and an RBI. Lafond also added an outfield assist. The Blue squad’s 4-run 6th inning, which started via 2 walks and 2 HBPs essentially put the game out of reach, highlighted by 3B Joan Gutierrez’s 2-run single (2-for-4 day for him). 18-year old RHP Lukas Gonzalez conceded 2 runs over 3 innings (season ERA 3.72), but did produce 4 strikeouts. The Blue Men improved to 11-11 on the season and the teams will square off again at 10:00am on Friday. Final: DSL Rojos 6, DSL Brewers Gold 3 Box Score and Game Log C Isais Chavez doubled and scored to give the Golden Men a 1-0 lead in the 2nd inning, but that was the team’s only hit through 5 1/3 innings. 18-year old RHP Jose Arias got the start and produced a respectable line over 4 frames: 2 R, 3 H, 2 BB, 1 HBP, 5 Ks. OF Alexander Frias (2-for-4, SB) singled home 1B Jonathan Rangel (1-for-3, walk, RBI, SB) to cut the deficit to 4-2 in the bottom of the 6th inning and put the potential game-tying runners on 2nd and 3rd base with 1 out. Alas, 2 swinging strikeouts followed and they were amongst 10 stranded baserunners (vs. 6 LOB for Los Rojos). DH Kenny Fenelon (1-for-5) doubled and scored on Rangel’s single to get within 4-3 with 2 outs in the 7th inning, but Rangel’s pinch runner was left at 2nd base and 2 more were stranded in the bottom of the 8th. 19-year old RHP Carlos Canales (3 IP, 2 R (1 ER), 1 H, 1 BB, 1 HBP, 4 Ks) retired 6 straight batters in relief, but also allowed a 9th inning RBI triple. The teams combined on 10 hits and 6 errors, while the Gold team falling to a record of 9-13. We hope that you enjoy the Minor League Link Report. On Independence Day, 8 Brewers Minor League games are scheduled, commencing with a doubleheader for DSL Brewers Gold against DSL CLE Goryl at 9:00am CST. The ACL Brewers play at the ACL White Sox at 12:00pm CST, while the full season affiliates have late starts. The Milwaukee Brewers play at the Marlins at 6:10pm CST. 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21-year old RHP Ryan Birchard (3.99 ERA, 1.53 WHIP, 10.6 K/9 in 58.2 IP) gets the start at Beloit for High-A Wisconsin as they strive for a 2-1 series lead (before the teams head to Grand Chute for 3 more games). The offense has fallen to last in the Midwest League in scoring (4.25 runs/game). This is C Victor Torres’ 2nd appearance of 2025.

After splitting two 1-run games at home against Fayetteville, Low-A Carolina’s RHP Travis Smith (4.50 ERA, 1.36 WHIP, 5.9 K/9 in 50 IP) gets tonight’s start. Although INF Luis Pena is out after yesterday’s painful HBP, DH Reece Walling (.154 AVG, .347 OBP with 48 walks) returns to the lineup for the first time in 9 days.

Despite only pitching 52 innings in the last 26 months due to injury and recovery, 24-year old RHP Coleman Crow (2.51 ERA, 0.91 WHIP, 10.9 K/9 in 43 AA IP) is ready for his AAA debut, as Nashville aims to take a 2-1 home series lead over Memphis (with 3 road games starting tomorrow). DH Andrew Vaughn is giving solid production since joining the club (.870 OPS in 52 PAs despite a .242 BABIP).

22-year old RHP Brett Wichrowski had his best start of 2025 last week (6 IP, 0 R, 2 H, 1 BB, 6 Ks) and seeks to lead AA Biloxi to a 2-1 series lead at Pensacola tonight. DH Ethan Murray has 3 homers in his last 8 games and paces the offense (.508 SLG, .899 OPS in 157 PAs).

RHP Sam McWilliams released by AAA Nashville

The AA Shuckers won the first game of today’s twin-bill at Pensacola and send out RHP Alexander Cornielle (2.94 ERA, 1.26 WHIP, 8.3 K/9 in 67.1 IP) to start the 7-inning Game 2 contest. C Matt Wood and LF Adam Hall enter the lineup for Miller and Restituyo.

23-year old LHP Sam Garcia had his best start of 2025 in his last outing (5 IP, 1 R, 6 Ks) and aims to lead Wisconsin to a 2-0 series lead at Beloit. LF Yhoswar Garcia is 2nd in the Midwest League in stolen bases (34).