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Low-A Carolina and Columbia are under way, with RHP Melvin Hernandez (2.65 ERA, 1.09 WHIP, 6.4 K/9 in 57.2 IP) getting the start. We trail the home series 2 games to 1. 1B Eric Bitonti is now 2nd in the Carolina League with 9 homers.

- RHP Aldrin Gonzalez promoted to ACL Brewers from DSL Brewers Gold

Brewers Blue also have 2 hits thru 6 innings, but trail Tampa Bay 6-1. At least C Johanderson Tarazona keeps producing (1-for-2, RBI).

17-year old, 5’11 LHP Joan Pena: 5 IP, 0 R, 3 H, 0 BB, 9 Ks today. Have we found our 2025 DSL pitching gem? Brewers Gold have only 2 hits, but lead Pirates Gold 2-0 in the final (7th) inning, seeking revenge for yesterday’s 3-1 defeat.

RHP Yerlin Rodriguez activated from suspension by High-A Wisconsin

Well, Columbia wasn’t exactly hitting the snot out of the ball, so our Mudcats found other creative ways to help them load the bases.

Image courtesy of Biloxi Shuckers Transactions: OF Jared Oliva activated from AAA Nashville’s 7-day injured list RHP Sam McWilliams transferred to Development List from AAA Nashville RHP Jose Nova assigned to Low-A Carolina from ACL Brewers RHP Chandler Welch placed on Low-A Carolina’s 7-day injured list Game Action: Nashville Pre-Game Media Notes Final: Iowa 6, 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: Nashville Held to One Run in Loss RHP Logan Henderson (4 2/3 IP, 4 R, 7 H, 2 BB, 7 Ks) had a rare challenging start, conceding back-to-back 2-out homers in the 1st inning, allowing the first 3 batters to reach in the 3rd inning and the first 2 hitters to come aboard in the 5th frame. Apart from C Jorge Alfaro (2nd inning triple, 5th inning single), Nashville’s offense was also asleep for the first 6 innings, as Alfaro was the only Sound to reach base to that point. RHP Craig Yoho’s solid work (2 IP, 0 R, 0 H, 0 BB, 2 Ks) and DH Andrew Vaughn’s 7th inning triple gave the team a chance down 4-1, but 3 consecutive outs stranded OF Bobby Dalbec before RHP Elvis Peguero (1 IP, 2 R, 2 H, 1 BB, 2 WP, 2 Ks) had a rough 8th inning. Sounds’ Extras: In major good news, OF Jared Oliva (0-for-3) was welcomed back to the team, put in center field and atop the lineup for his first action since an injury on May 11. More positives: RHP Josh Maciejewski stranded a baserunner for Henderson and RHP Joel Payamps tossed a scoreless 9th inning. Friday’s outlook: LHP Bruce Zimmermann is scheduled to start on 4 days’ rest, no doubt aiming to duplicate his last start (4 2/3 IP, 0 R, 2 Ks) to help Nashville even the series. Biloxi Pre-Game Media Notes Final: Biloxi 5, Knoxville 4 Box Score and Game Log Via the Shuckers’ website, game details: Boeve's First Career Walk-Off Lifts Shuckers to Fourth Straight Comeback Win Biloxi came out on top of this rain-delayed (63 minutes), back-and-forth contest, coming back from 2-0 and 4-3 deficits behind solid days from DH Luis Lara (4-for-4, 2 doubles, walk), SS Cooper Pratt (1-for-3, 2 walks, SB) and INF Ethan Murray (1-for-3, sac fly, 3 RBIs). The 8th inning saw Luke Adams exit following a force out collision at the plate (concussion?; hopefully no injury) and Murray’s game-tying sacrifice fly. Not to be outdone, the bottom of the 9th had potential game-winning runner OF Jheremy Vargas thrown out at home plate for the 2nd out (on a Lara single) before 1B Mike Boeve produced the walk-off winner in an 0-1 count for 2,136 home fans. Lara’s inning-opening double had triggered a 3-run Biloxi 4th inning in support of starting RHP KC Hunt, who only managed to cover 3 innings over 75 pitches (2 R, 5 H, 1 BB, 4 Ks). After LHP Nate Peterson conceded the lead (2 IP, 2 R, 3 Ks) RHP Zach Peek’s terrific bullpen work (30 pitches, 25 strikes – 3 IP, 0 R, 2 H, 0 BB, 3 Ks) kept Biloxi in the contest. Shuckers’ Extras: After clinching the first half title on Wednesday, Brock Wilken, Zavier Warren, Garrett Spain and Matt Wood were getting a deserved rest day before Adams’ exit forced “Biloxi Mayor” Warren into the contest. The always-ready Mayor responded with a 1-out 9th inning single and scored the game-winning run. Well done to LHP Mark Manfredi for the scoreless 9th inning and OF Bladimir Restituyo for his 11-pitch sacrifice fly which gave Biloxi a 3-2 lead in the 4th inning. Friday’s outlook: RHP Alexander Cornielle (2.51 ERA, 1.17 WHIP, 8.3 K/9 in 57 1/3 IP) gets the chance to lead Biloxi to a clinching 4th straight win in this week’s series. Wisconsin Pre-Game Media Notes Final: West Michigan 5, Wisconsin 2 Box Score and Game Log Via the Timber Rattlers’ website, game details: Whitecaps Beat Wisconsin in First Half Finale Brilliant Chris Mehring captured the key action in the linked game report, from C Marco Dinges’ continued impressive work at the plate (2-for-4, HR, 2 RBIs) to West Michigan absolutely bottling up the Wisconsin offense over the final 6 innings (19 consecutive batters retired). Timber Rattlers’ Extras: After starting LHP Anthony Flores conceded 5 runs in 4 1/3 IP to the talented Whitecaps, LHP Jesus Broca and RHP Patricio Aquino were terrific in trying to give the Timber Rattlers offense a chance to come back: combined 3 2/3 IP, 0 R, 2 H, 1 BB, 2 Ks. After a 43-minute rain delay, the teams combined for just 2 walks and zero errors, enabling completion of the 9-inning game in 1 hour, 58 minutes in front of 6,495 West Michigan fans. Friday’s outlook: LHP Sam Garcia (3.27 ERA, 1.34 WHIP, 11.0 K/9 in 44 Low-A/High-A IP) is set for his 3rd start in High-A ball, with Wisconsin needing a victory to re-take the series lead 2 games to 1. Carolina Pre-Game Media Notes Final: Columbia 6, Carolina 3 (in 7 1/3 innings) Box Score and Game Log Via the Mudcats’ website, game details: Columbia Beats Mudcats to Win Division Championship Although the Mudcats trailed the entire game, we can still imagine that the rain prevented a late comeback, as the team was due six more outs. In truth, Carolina was a bit fortunate to only trail 6-3 at that point, as Columbia had stranded 10 baserunners to the Mudcats’ 2. The Fireflies led 4-1 with the bases loaded and nobody out against starting LHP Wande Torres (3 1/3 IP, 4 R (2 ER), 4 H, 2 BB, 1 HBP, 1 WP, 4 Ks) in the top of the 3rd inning, but he managed a K-pop out-ground out sequence to keep it close. 1B Eric Bitonti’s 9th homer and OF Jose Anderson’s 5th blast constituted 2 of the team’s 4 hits on the evening: Two errors (of 6 committed by Carolina) allowed Columbia’s 5th run to come across, but RHP Bryan Rivera (3 2/3 IP, 2 R (1 ER), 2 H, 3 BB, 2 HBP, 1 WP, 4 Ks) still had to escape that 7th inning with the bases loaded via a swinging K. Mudcats’ Extras: 2B Luis Lameda’s 7th inning sacrifice fly cut the deficit to 6-3 and brought up C Edgardo Ordonez as the potential game-tying batter with 2-on, 2-out, but 3B Gery Holguin (0-for-1, 2 walks) was picked off base to end Carolina’s final chance. The starting battery of Torres and Ordonez each committed 2 errors, with Anderson and Holguin adding the other two, not to mention an Ordonez passed ball and a Torres balk. Per the linked game report, Carolina’s second half commences on Friday. Friday’s outlook: 18-year old RHP Melvin Hernandez (2.65 ERA, 1.09 WHIP, 6.4 K/9 in 57 2/3 IP) is set for his 7th start (13th appearance) of 2025, as Carolina needs a home win to even the series at 2 games apiece. Final: ACL Cubs 6, ACL Brewers 2 Box Score and Game Log As summed up mid-game by @biedergb in the Daily Forum, “This Mercedes Renz night is not driving home a victory it seems. As Mercedes concedes more hits and runs and Az Cubs extend to 6-0 in the 6th still with no outs.” Unsurprisingly, the matchup of 18-year old RHP Tyler Renz (4 IP, 2 R, 2 H, 2 BB, 1 HBP, 4 Ks) and rehabbing AAA 25-year old Brandon Birdsell started slowly for the Zona squad, who did not collect their first hit until a C Freider Rojas 2-out single in the top of the 5th inning. 18-year old RHP Miqueas Mercedes (3 IP, 4 R, 7 H, 1 BB, 2 Ks) entered in the bottom of the 5th inning, allowing 2 runs on 2 hits and 2 walks before recording his first out, benefitting from 2 outfield assists and a ground ball double play to prevent yet more damage over his 3 frames. Both Brewers’ runs and 2 of the team’s 3 hits came in the top of the 9th inning, which saw them bring the potential game-tying batter (OF Pedro Ibarguen) to the plate thanks to 3 walks. However, a ground ball force out ended the game. DH Kevin Garcia made the biggest offensive contribution: 1-for-3, walk, RBI. 1B Kevin Ereu’s 2025 campaign remains a struggle: 0-for-3, 3 Ks, 1 walk (caught stealing). Rehabbing OF Blake Perkins walked in both of his plate appearances. We’ll have to see whether OF Handelfry Encarnacion’s 8th inning exit was planned (most likely) or represents an injury concern. Final: DSL Brewers Blue 6, DSL LAD Mega 2 Box Score and Game Log Led by DH Brailyn Antunez (3-for-5, double), the Blue Crew put up a 5-spot in the top of the 1st inning and never looked back in a comfortable victory. C Yoneiker Lugo (2-for-4, double, walk, RBI, SB) plated the first run and MILB.com also now gives him credit for his 2-for-4 day back on June 14 (correcting an earlier box score anomaly). OF Carlos Done (1-for-3, HBP, sac fly, 2 RBIs) and SS Moises Polanco (1-for-3, double, walk, 2 RBIs) also had RBI hits in the frame. 17-year old RHP Carlos Galindo (5 IP, 1 R, 4 H, 2 BB, 3 Ks) and 18-year old RHP Lukas Gonzalez (4 IP, 1 R, 3 H, 2 BB, 1 HBP, 2 Ks) were effective in navigating traffic, getting key outs to keep LAD Mega 0-for-7 with runners in scoring position. Both Dodgers’ runs came via the long ball. The victory gets DSL Brewers Blue back to .500 at 6-6. Final: DSL Pirates Gold 3, DSL Brewers Gold 1 (in 7 innings) Box Score and Game Log The Gold squad produce only 2 infield singles in the game, but actually grabbed a 1-0 lead in the 3rd inning – DH Romano Donato single to catcher, 2 stolen bases, scored on SS Christopher Acosta’s RBI single to shortstop. Starting RHP Jose Arias (5 IP, 2 R, 3 H, 2 BB, 1 WP, 5 Ks) kept the Gold squad in the game by only allowing 1 infield single through 4 2/3 innings, but a balk tied the game in the 4th inning before a double and RBI single gave the Pirates a 2-1 advantage with 2 outs in the 5th inning. A leadoff hit-by-pitch in the 5th inning (picked off) and 2-out walk in the 6th inning were the only offense the Gold team produced over the final 3 frames. Our young men were out-hit 6-2, but only struck out twice in the game. Kudos to 17-year old RHP Enrique Velasquez of Venezuela for his professional debut: 1 IP, 0 R, 1 H, 1 BB, 0 Ks in the 6th inning. We hope that you enjoy the Minor League Link Report. On Friday, there’s another 7-game MILB slate, kicking off with the Dominican Summer League squads (Blue hosting Tampa Bay, Gold playing at Pirates Gold) at 10:00am and eventually concluding with the ACL Brewers hosting the ACL Rockies at 8:00pm CST. RHP Jacob Misiorowski and the Milwaukee Brewers also play at the Twins 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

For the month of April, many were worried that Wilken was headed off prospect lists entirely like Eric Brown Jr.: .164 AVG, 28 Ks in 103 PAs that month, with an OPS propped up by a seemingly unsustainable 27 walks. Wilken's turnaround beginning May 1 has been incredible and I'm sure many of us are now trying to figure out what "normal" offensive production for him really is.

CF Jared Oliva (.823 OPS in 162 PAs with 18 SBs) returns from injury for his first game since May 11 and RHP Logan Henderson (1.82 ERA, 1.01 WHIP, 11.8 K/9 in 64.1 AAA/MLB IP) continues his dominating campaign, as AAA Nashville aims for a 2-1 home series lead over Iowa.

LHP Wande Torres (6.75 ERA, 1.56 WHIP, 8.6 K/9 in 34.2 IP) continues to try to turn the corner, as Low-A Carolina seeks a 2-1 home series lead over Columbia. DH Luis Pena has the 2nd highest SLG in the Carolina League (.491).

The first half champion Shuckers seek to extend this week’s home series lead over AA Knoxville to 3 games to 0 behind RHP KC Hunt (4.53 ERA, 1.28 WHIP, 9.1 K/9 in 51.2 IP). Wilken, Warren, Spain and Wood get some rest, Luis Lara is the DH and LF Jheremy Vargas sees his first action since Saturday.

After a rest day (rainout), High-A Wisconsin gets back to it at West Michigan, with LHP Anthony Flores (3.91 ERA, 1.44 WHIP, 8.2 K/9 in 50.2 IP) getting the chance to lead the team to a 2-0 series lead. SS Jadher Areinamo has a 7-game hitting streak, with 9 RBIs in his last 2 contests.

Just 2 infield singles for DSL Brewers Gold in their 7-inning loss (3-1 to Pirates Gold). But at least they only K’d twice. The other bright side is that starting RHP Jose Arias only allowed 1 infield single through 4.2 innings, before conceding a double and RBI single to the outfield in that 5th frame.

It looks like we've got a clear Top 6 and Top 23 from our latest rankings (excuse any computational errors, but I think I've re-produced the analysis correctly): 1 Jacob Misiorowski 955 2 Jesus Made 921 3 Luis Pena 858 4 Cooper Pratt 818 5 Jeferson Quero 783 6 Logan Henderson 761 7 Robert Gasser 567 8 Braylon Payne 525 9 Marco Dinges 484 10 Bishop Letson 476 11 Brock Wilken 453 12 Luke Adams 394 13 Eric Bitonti 341 14 Mike Boeve 331 15 Josh Adamczewski 269 16 Craig Yoho 268 17 Luis Lara 190 18 Bryce Meccage 184 19 Coleman Crow 158 20 Blake Burke 117 21 Tyler Black 103 22 Tyson Hardin 101 23 Carlos F Rodriguez 97 24 Josh Knoth 36 25 Brett Wichrowski 27 26 Brailyn Antunez 20 27 Ernesto Martinez 16 28 Manuel Rodriguez 12 29 Alexander Cornielle 9 30 Jadher Areinamo 8 31 Jason Woodward 4 32 Anthony Seigler 2 33 Kenny Fenelon 1 34 Bjorn Johnson 1

Easily. Previous innings high was 4.1, though he did not set a pitches high (74 today vs. 75 high).

Jacob MisiorowskiLogan HendersonJeferson QueroCooper PrattJesus MadeRobert GasserLuis PenaLuis LaraLuke AdamsMarco DingesCraig YohoCarlos F RodriguezBraylon PayneColeman CrowManuel RodriguezBrock WilkenMike BoeveJosh KnothBishop LetsonTyler Black I'm happy to move Adams, Dinges, Crow and Wilken into my top 20, though I had to drop Areinamo and Hunt this time, while Patrick and Durbin graduated.

Jacob MisiorowskiLogan HendersonJeferson QueroCooper PrattJesus MadeRobert GasserLuis PenaLuis LaraLuke AdamsMarco DingesCraig YohoCarlos F RodriguezBraylon PayneColeman CrowManuel RodriguezBrock WilkenMike BoeveJosh KnothBishop LetsonTyler Black I'm happy to move Adams, Dinges, Crow and Wilken into my top 20, though I had to drop Areinamo and Hunt this time, while Patrick and Durbin graduated.

RHP Bryce Meccage looks to shake off a 3-game slump (10.2 IP, 11 H, 11 R, 10 BB, 10 Ks) and lead Low-A Carolina to a 2-0 home series lead over Columbia. SS Jesus Made has hit safely in 8 of his last 9 games (12-for-34).

23-year old RHP Tyson Hardin (2.34 ERA, 1.14 WHIP, 9.7 K/9 in 57.2 High-A Wisconsin) makes his AA debut as Biloxi looks to clinch the first half title at home against Knoxville. DH Brock Wilken is tied for the Minor League lead in homers (18).

1B Andrew Vaughn hit a grand slam in AAA Nashville’s home win against Iowa yesterday and looks to support RHP Garrett Stallings (1.99 ERA, 0.75 WHIP, 6.4 K/9 in 22.2 IP) today. Is this another spot start or are we lengthening Stallings out (51 pitches 6 days ago)?

- OF Gerlyn Payano placed on DSL Brewers Blue's 7-day injured list on June 15

Sad that we made Griffin Tobias repeat his June 10th experience, once again pushing into a 6th inning of relief and once again wearing the loss in a 3-2 finish.

Kind of odd to see Handelfry pinch hit for in the top of the 7th inning. Hope he’s okay.

AA Biloxi’s magic number is 2 to clinch the first half title, with 6 games to play. They’re back home to battle Cubs’ affiliate Knoxville this week. Last we saw LHP Tate Kuehner (2.61 ERA, 1.31 WHIP, 9,1 K/9 in 58,2 IP), he was getting ejected from the dugout in Sunday’s crazy road win. 3B Luke Adams has an astounding 1.094 OPS during his 36-game on-base streak.