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DH/1B Andrew Vaughn (.568 OPS in 260 MLB/AAA PAs with a .219 BABIP) makes his Brewers’ organizational debut and rehabbing CF Garrett Mitchell is atop the AAA Nashville lineup as they host Cubs’ affiliate Iowa City. Where’s RHP Tobias Myers’ mojo (5.32 ERA, 22 Ks in last 22 IP)?

The High-A Timber Rattlers (33-30) remain in Michigan this week, taking on formidable Tigers’ affiliate West Michigan (43-20). RHP Jaron DeBerry is coming off 2 solid starts (combined 11 IP, 4 R, 11 Ks) though enters on 4 days’ rest. 1B Blake Burke has hit safely in 8 of his last 9 games.

Super slugging 1B Eric Bitonti is indeed back in the lineup (first action since Wednesday) and 19-year old RHP Jayden Dubanewicz makes his 2nd Low-A start (5 IP, 2 R, 2 Ks last week) as Carolina welcomes Royals’ affiliate Columbia to town:

- RHP Nick DeCarlo assigned to ACL Brewers - RHP Fausto Barreras assigned to DSL Brewers Blue

In today's DSL Blue vs. DSL Gold Civil War (2025 edition - round 1), 18-year old RHP Manuel Moreno is making a strong case to immediately follow Ayendy Bravo stateside.

LHP Enderson Mercado (18 years + almost 3 months) is looking good in Arizona:

I think this is worth sharing here, especially as Mercado is our youngest pitcher on the ACL Brewers (18 years + almost 3 months):

The ACL Brewers dropped their 5th straight game, this one 11-5 to the ACL Dodgers, stranding a whopping 17 baserunners (vs. 7 for the Dodgers). OF Handelfry Encarnacion (DHing here - 1-for-4, walk, HBP) returned after an 11-day absence and RHP Joshua Quezada made his first stateside start (8th appearance). The squad led 3-2 before RHP Jose Meneses conceded a 6-spot in the 6th inning, with his first 7 batters all reaching base. LF Jadyn Fielder (2-for-3, 2 doubles, 2 HBP, RBI, 2 SBs; 1 outfield assist, 1 error) and C Kevin Garcia (2-for-5, HR, 2 RBIs) had solid days, while rehabbing CF Blake Perkins played 5 innings (1-for-3, RBI).

On this slow baseball day, I learned there’s a Twitter account for MILB ejections. Will post some from Biloxi-Chattanooga yesterday:

Both DSL games are listed as “suspended”. DSL Brewers Blue was leading the DSL Braves 5-0 at home with 2 outs in the top of the 2nd inning, but I suspect the stats will be erased as I don’t see any future game scheduled between the clubs. Some stats: - Saez - double, 2 RBIs - Lafond - single, RBI, SB - Polanco - single, SB - Done - BB, SB - C Yoneiker Lugo (who I still assume caught and went 2-4 the other day, not P Justin Lugo; something to follow over time) - 0-1, RBI; 0-1 on SBs against - Downs - 1.2 IP, 0 R, 0 H, 2 BB, 1 K DSL Brewers Gold was trailing DSL CLE Goryl 1-0 after 2 innings and I expect they’ll finish this game as a quasi-doubleheader on July 4. Some stats: - Colmenarez - 2 IP, 1 R (0 ER), 1 H, 1 BB, 3 Ks - Fenelon - BB, CS - Rivero - BB - 1B Moses - error - C Chavez - PB, 0-4 on SBs against

- RHP Yerlin Rodriguez of High-A Wisconsin had his roster status switched to “suspended # days”

Image courtesy of Biloxi Shuckers For the week, Wisconsin (4-2) won its series and Biloxi managed a 3-3 split, while Nashville (2-3) and Carolina (0-6) lost ground. Transactions: OF Eddie Rosario (.823 OPS in 83 PAs in 20 games) of AAA Nashville granted a release from his minor league contract, thus allowing him to become a free agent RHP Enrique Velasquez activated from DSL Brewers’ Gold’s 7-day injured list Game Action: Nashville Pre-Game Media Notes Final: Nashville 5, Norfolk 0 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: Dalbec Homers Twice in Series Finale Against Norfolk The Saturday rainout may have come as a relief to the Nashville staff, as they came back refreshed to shutout Norfolk on 8 singles and 4 walks on Sunday, led by starting LHP Bruce Zimmermann (4 2/3 IP, 0 R, 5 H, 1 BB, 2 Ks). After OF Bobby Dalbec’s 2-out, 2-run shot (105.7mph exit velocity, 392 feet) in the 1st inning, Zimmermann stranded 5 baserunners over the first three frames before 1B Ernesto Martinez Jr. doubled and scored in the 3rd inning and SS Freddy Zamora (3-for-4, RBI, SB) singled and scored on a double steal. Dalbec’s 7th inning solo blast came off the bat at 110.8mph, reportedly travelling 415 feet. Sounds’ Extras: In truth, both teams struggled to cash in on their opportunities, going a combined 1-for-17 with runners in scoring position while together stranding 19 baserunners. Five relievers saw action for Nashville, with LHP Tyler Jay delivering the cleanest work (3 up, 3 down, 1 K). Seemingly as a rule, 3B Anthony Seigler must make significant contributions every game, doubling, walking and scoring to lift his on-base streak to 35 games. Next week’s outlook: Nashville (40-27) comes home to take on Cubs’ affiliate Iowa (37-31) Biloxi Pre-Game Media Notes Final: Biloxi 14, Chattanooga 8 Box Score and Game Log Via the Shuckers’ website, game details: 12 Unanswered Runs Lead Shuckers to Wild 14-8 Win over Lookouts 6-0 deficit on the road entering the 5th inning? That’s no problem for our Biloxi Shuckers. After only producing a single and a walk over 4 innings, back-to-back walks to open the 5th inning against Lookouts’ tiring starting pitcher Kevin Abel (who tossed 185 pitches this week) set the stage for 1B Luke Adams’ grand slam and 3B Brock Wilken’s game-tying 2-run homer, which some Chattanooga faithful were not certain left the yard (Coach Dick Schofield ejected). The Shuckers were already on their 4th pitcher when RHP Zach Peek issued 3 consecutive walks in the bottom of the 5th inning, thankfully getting a called strikeout to end the frame. LHP Mark Manfredi then escaped a 2-on, 1-out situation in the 6th inning via a fly out and ground out. OF Luis Lara's 7th inning RBI single gave Biloxi its first lead, with DH Mike Boeve following with a 2-run blast for a little breathing room. LHP Tate Kuehner (not scheduled to pitch) got tossed for chirping from the dugout as the Shuckers added 3 more runs in that half-inning. Shuckers’ Extras: The situation was already charged when Manfredi unfortunately hit 2 of 4 batters faced in the bottom of the 7th inning, prompting ejections for the Lookouts' center fielder and Manager (on the 1st HBP), then himself and Manager Joe Ayrault (on the 2nd one). RHP Tyler Bryant was unfazed by the road drama, stranding a baserunner for Manfredi and retiring 5 of 6 batters faced (1 2/3 IP, 0 R, 0 H, 1 BB, 3 Ks). All of that action was packed into 3 hours, 24 minutes, including starting RHP Brett Wichrowski struggling in his 2nd start of the week (1 2/3 IP, 4 R (0 ER), 3 H, 2 BB, 1 K). Back to the offense, Lara (3-for-6, double, RBI) and OF Adam Hall (3-for-5, 3 RBIs, SB) had 6 of the team’s 12 hits on the afternoon. Next week’s outlook: Biloxi (38-25) returns home to battle Cubs’ affiliate Knoxville (30-32), aiming for at least 2 wins to clinch the first half Southern League title. Wisconsin Pre-Game Media Notes Final: Wisconsin 10, Great Lakes 4 Box Score and Game Log Via the Timber Rattlers’ website, game details: Areinamo Drives in Five To Lead Rattlers Past Loons Look again at that jam-packed game report linked above for a wonderful game write up from Wisconsin’s Chris Mehring, including 4 embedded Twitter/X video highlights. After also starting Tuesday’s game, RHP Ryan Birchard’s Sunday start was likely to be a relatively short one, but C Blayberg Diaz helped him through 3 innings (1 R, 4 H, 3 BB, 2 Ks) with a 2nd inning pickoff and 3rd inning caught stealing. 2B Jadher Areinamo (4-for-5, double, 5 RBIs) had an adventurous day, singling but getting picked off in the 3rd inning, then delivering an RBI double to break the 1-1 deadlock in the 6th inning but getting thrown out at home on a fly ball double play, coming through with a 2-out, 2-run single in the 7th inning for a 5-1 advantage, then adding another RBI single in the 8th inning for good measure. RHP Patricio Aquino (2 IP, 0 R, 1 H, 1 BB, 2 Ks) was the most effective of three relievers, covering the 4th and 5th innings while the game was still knotted 1-1. Timber Rattlers’ Extras: Eight Wisconsin players registered hits, with the 9th drawing 2 walks in a fun offensive day. Steady contributor SS Eduardo Garcia was 2-for-4 with a double, walk and run scored. Pitching for the 2nd time in 3 days, RHP Miles Langhorne struggled a bit (1 2/3 IP, 2 R, 2 H, 2 BB, 2 HBP, 1 K), but was helped out by a C-1B-3B-C pickoff to end the 8th inning, then induced a ground ball double play and got a called strikeout to eventually close it out an inning later. Next week’s outlook: The Timber Rattlers (33-30) stay on the road, scooting over to Grand Rapids (actually Comstock Park) to play Tigers’ affiliate West Michigan (43-20) for a 6-game set. Carolina Pre-Game Media Notes Final: Lynchburg 2, Carolina 1 Box Score and Game Log Via the Mudcats’ website, game details: Mudcats Swept at Lynchburg The Mudcats out-hit the Hillcats 6-4, had better opportunities (0-for 8 with RISP vs. 3-4 for Lynchburg) and more extra-base hits (2 to 0), but couldn’t find the clutch hits to grab a win in the series road finale. In that respect, perhaps it was a bad omen when leadoff 2B Jesus Made (2-for-3, double, 2 walks, 2 SBs) was stranded in the 1st inning, watching a ground out, strike out and pop out from third base (after his double and stolen base). Making his second start of the week, RHP Travis Smith allowed the first 4 batters to reach base in the bottom half of the frame (including a 2-run single), but was solid thereafter (4 1/3 IP, 2 R, 4 H, 3 BB, 4 Ks in 69 pitches). While Made was picked off and caught stealing to end Carolina’s half of the 5th and 7th innings, Carolina had a good chance to tie the game in the 8th inning (OF Braylon Payne single, OF Jose Anderson walk with 1-out), but Lynchburg got back-to-back strikeouts to stifle the threat. Mudcats’ Extras: Kudos to RHP Garrett Hodges (2/3 IP, 0 R) for stranding two baserunners for Smith and 18-year old RHP Melvin Hernandez for tossing three hitless, scoreless innings (1 BB, 1 K). Per the box score and linked game report, OF Reece Walling tripled and scored in the 7th inning for Carolina’s lone run. As Carolina suffered its 10th loss in 11 games, Lynchburg clinched the first half title with the result. Next week’s outlook: Carolina (35-26) returns home to turn over a new leaf, hosting Royals’ affiliate Columbia (34-29) for six games commencing on Tuesday. We hope that you enjoy the Minor League Link Report. On Monday, the focus is purely on the Rookie Leagues, with the DSL Brewers Blue and Gold squads (both 4-6) kicking off action at 10:00am CST, while the ACL Brewers (18-14) host the ACL Dodgers (15-17) at 8:00pm CST. The Milwaukee Brewers have an off day before playing at Wrigley Field Tuesday night. 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

Trust @Spencer Michaelis to be on the case:

A win for the AA Shuckers at Chattanooga today would salvage a 3-3 series split, with RHP Brett Wichrowski making his 2nd start of the week (4 IP, 6 R (1 ER), 6 H, 0 BB, 1 HBP, 3 Ks).

It’s Father’s Day and Revenge Day for Low-A Carolina, who needs a win behind RHP Travis Smith (2.95 ERA, 1.25 WHIP, 6.4 K/9 in 36.2 IP) to avoid a 6-0 series sweep.

High-A Wisconsin gets a 2nd chance to clinch a series win at Great Lakes, with RHP Ryan Birchard looking for a repeat of his productive Tuesday outing: 4 IP, 0 R, 2 H, 6 BB, 6 Ks.

The AAA Sounds are already underway today at Norfolk, trying to claw back a game to only lose this week’s series 3 games to 2. LHP Bruce Zimmermann makes his second start of the week (6 IP, 6 ER, 4 Ks on Tuesday).

Low-A Carolina have dropped 4 straight games at Lynchburg and RHP Chandler Welch also wants a turnaround from his last outing (3.1 IP, 7 BB). Three of their top June bats (Bitonti, Walther, Lameda) are all absent from the lineup.

The Timber Rattlers can clinch a series win at Great Lakes tonight, as 23-year old RHP Sam Garcia makes his 2nd High-A start (5.1 IP, 2 R, 4 Ks last week). CF Eduardo Garcia’s on-base streak is 24 games.

RHP Josh Maciejewski (4.31 ERA in 31.1 AA/AAA IP) gets tonight’s spot start for AAA Nashville, as they aim to narrow their 3-1 series deficit at Norfolk. C Jeferson Quero has 9 hits and 4 RBIs over his last 4 games.

OF/1B Cooper Hummel gets another MLB shot:

At least our youngest stateside pitcher (LHP Enderson Mercado) had a nice breakout game - 5 scoreless innings, 1 H, 2 BB, 5 Ks.

AA Biloxi’s doubleheader in Chattanooga starts off with 1B Mike Boeve playing in the field for the first time in 2025 and RHP Coleman Crow looking to ride his recent success (6 IP, 0 R, 9 Ks last outing). They trail 2 games to 1 in the series.

Miles Langhorne allowed a double and a walk, but also booked 3 Ks swinging as Wisconsin wins 6-4!