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- RHP Jack Hostetler placed on Low-A Carolina's 7-day injured list.

- Signed 18-year old RHP Albert Vargas and assigned to DSL-Brewers2 - Signed 20-year old RHP Jesus Molina and assigned to DSL-Brewers2 @ARobsBrewCrew had given us a heads up on the Vargas signing back on February 7: "Not much is known about Vargas except that he works in the low 90’s with his fastball at the moment"

Incredible:

Here’s that Mudcat lineup in Game 1 of their home series against Orioles’ affiliate Delmarva, with 22-year old RHP John Holobetz making his 2nd start (5 shutout innings last week, 9 Ks): 1 - Made - SS 2 - Payne - CF 3 - Bitonti - 1B 4 - Adamczewski - 2B 5 - Nadal - LF 6 - Di Turi - 3B 7 - Walling - RF 8 - Diaz - C 9 - Rodriguez - DH X - Holobetz - P

Hopefully he’s able to stack success and maybe this will pave the way for success for other “tool box” pitchers. Is this lesson applicable to someone like RHP Carlos Rodriguez?

- RHP Cristofher Carrasco released by ACL Brewers

Cooper Pratt sparked a comeback, Tyson Hardin notched a shutout start and Braylon Payne delivered key hits in victories for three affiliates. In Nashville, Tobias Myers had a respectable second rehab start. Image courtesy of Biloxi Shuckers For the week, Carolina (5-1) and Nashville (4-2) were series winners, Wisconsin (3-3) managed a road split and Biloxi (2-4) came up on the short end at home. Transactions: RHP Coleman Crow assigned to AA Biloxi from ACL Brewers. Some may recall that Crow was originally acquired from the Mets in December 2023, but has not pitched in an official game since April 2023 Game Action: Final: Memphis 5, 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 Drop Series Finale to Memphis The Sounds had already captured the home series victory with Saturday’s win, so I’ll mainly focus on positives despite Sunday’s defeat. Starting RHP Tobias Myers (5 IP, 3 R, 6 H, 1 BB, 1 K) tossed 60 pitches (42 strikes) in his second rehab start. A 2-run homer in the 3rd inning was the first hard hit ball off of him before more significant contact in the 5th frame. His velocity peaked at 94.6mph on his 57th pitch, exiting down 3-1. DH Caleb Durbin and 1B Ernesto Martinez Jr. led the day’s limited offense, each singling and walking. Dominant RHP Craig Yoho handled the 9th inning, conceding a 2-out hard-hit triple on a cutter before throwing 5 change ups and a sweeper to strike out his final batter (season ERA 0.00 through 7 1/3 IP). Sounds’ Extras: Two 7th inning runs (1 earned) conceded by LHP Bruce Zimmermann and the defense pushed the deficit to 5-1, essentially sealing the result. OF Daz Cameron also provided more signs that he’s a keeper, singling and throwing out a player trying to stretch a single. Next week’s outlook: Nashville heads 6 hours east to take on White Sox affiliate Charlotte for a six-game series starting Tuesday. Although the Game 1 starter has not yet been named, RHP Logan Henderson is the most likely candidate. Biloxi Pre-Game Media Notes Final: Biloxi 9, Columbus 8 Box Score and Game Log Via the Shuckers’ website, game details: Homer Happy Shuckers Win Wild Series Finale Against Clingstones A roller-coaster Sunday contest in front of 1,604 home fans saw the Shuckers come back from two early deficits, concede 15 hits and ultimately close it out for just their 2nd victory of the 2025 season. Starting 26-year old RHP Abdiel Mendoza was not able to dance around trouble as effectively as his debut performance last week, conceding 5 earned runs on 9 hits through 2 1/3 innings before inducing a first-pitch ground ball double play to escape that frame down only 5-2. Four pitches later, OF Luis Lara (1-for-5, double) and SS Cooper Pratt (2-for-5, HR, 2 RBIs) had already cut the deficit to 5-4 on a double and 2-run homer. These efforts were part of 6 consecutive Biloxi hitters reaching base, before Columbus’ starting pitcher mercifully exited after a 1B Zavier Warren (1-for-3, sac fly, 3 RBIs) 2-run single gave the Shuckers a 6-5 advantage. 24-year old, 6’7” LHP Brian Fitzpatrick made a successful AA debut with 4 strikeouts over 3 innings of shutout work, before passing the torch to the high-wire duo of RHPs Stiven Cruz and Justin Yeager (combined 3 IP, 3 R, 4 H, 1 BB, 1 WP, 3 Ks). Thankfully 2B Eric Brown Jr.’s defensive and offensive contributions had helped Biloxi grow its lead to 9-5, so they could ultimately hold on to the 9-8 victory. Shuckers’ Extras: Credit Biloxi for going 4-for-8 with runners in scoring position. Meanwhile, Columbus’ 7-for-19 day in that category tells you how much pressure the Shuckers’ staff was under all game. Turning 3 double plays and going 3-for-3 in stolen base attempts contributed to Biloxi’s win. 7 of 9 Shuckers collected at least one hit, with DH Brock Wilken also walking twice. OF/INF Ethan Murray came through with a 2-for-3, 2 RBI day, including a sacrifice fly. Next week’s outlook: Biloxi will travel 4.5 hours north to battle White Sox affiliate Birmingham for 6 games, with RHP Alexander Cornielle the most likely starter for Tuesday’s opener. Wisconsin Pre-Game Media Notes Final: Wisconsin 5, Quad Cities 1 Box Score and Game Log Via the Timber Rattlers’ website, game details: Rattlers Bust Out Late to Beat Bandits As you’ve read in the detailed game report, 23-year old RHP Tyson Hardin delivered his 2nd terrific start of 2025, keeping his season ERA at 0.00 with 4 shutout innings and 5 strikeouts. Each spot in the batting order collected exactly 1 hit, including C David Garcia singling and scoring on a 2-out 2B Juan Baez single in the 6th inning (1-0 lead) and DH Tayden Hall singling and scoring on a 3B Jadher Areinamo 2-run double (3-1 advantage) in the 8th inning. Read the link again for details on the stellar bullpen work and down-to-the-wire nature of nearly every contest in this week’s 6-game road series. Of particular note, RHP Yerlin Rodriguez struck out 3 River Bandits swinging while only conceding an infield single. The 23-year old flame-throwing Rodriguez now has 10 Ks, 0 walks and 0 HBPs through 5 innings of 2025 work (1.80 ERA, 0.60 WHIP). Timber Rattlers’ Extras: Hall reached base 3 times (1-for-3, 2 walks) as he makes the most of the opportunity in the leadoff role. The team went just 1-for-4 on steal attempts, with 6’3”, 236-pound 1B Blake Burke the sole to succeed. Next week’s outlook: The Timber Rattlers get to return home to square off against Athletics’ affiliate Lansing, with RHP Ryan Birchard scheduled to start the opening game of the series on Tuesday. Final: Carolina 8, Myrtle Beach 6 Box Score and Game Log Via the Mudcats’ website, game details: Late Rally Propels Mudcats Past Myrtle Beach A see-saw game in front of 4,729 road fans saw the Mudcats come out on top, limiting Myrtle Beach to 4 hits behind the tag-team duo of 19-year old starting RHP Bryan Rivera (3 1/3 IP, 2 R (0 ER), 1 H, 3 BB, 1 HBP, 4 Ks) and 18-year old RHP Melvin Hernandez (3 2/3 IP, 3 R, 3 H, 3 BB, 2 HBP, 3 Ks). OF Braylon Payne put together the most complete offensive line (2-for-5, triple, 2 RBIs, SB), with game-tying RBI hits in the 4th and 6th innings: Every Mudcat reached base via hit or walk in the contest, though we’re awaiting word on the early exit of DH/C Dinges, who doubled in the 1st inning and was replaced by Filippo Di Turi in the 3rd inning. Di Turi’s 2-out 7th inning single tied the game at 5-5 and he had an RBI walk to add an insurance run in the 9th inning. Any time SS Luis Pena (2-for-5, 3 SBs, 2 runs) reaches base, he’s a menace for the other team: 6th inning single, steals 2nd, scores on Payne’s single for a 4-4 game 8th inning infield single, steals 2nd and 3rd, scores on OF Demetrio Nadal’s groundout for a 6-5 advantage Mudcats’ Extras: Congrats to 21-year old LHP Anfernny Reyes on his 4-out save, his first save of 2025. He stranded a baserunner for Hernandez in the 8th, then promptly loaded the bases on 2 walks and an HBP to start the 9th inning. A Made-to-Eric Bitonti ground ball eliminated two baserunners as well as Pelicans Manager Yovanny Cuevas (ejected) before a first-pitch pop out ended the contest. Issuing 8 walks, 4 hit-by-pitches and 4 errors (as Carolina did in this contest) won’t win many games, so Manager Nick Stanley will certainly have the young squad work to clean things up. 17-year old Jesus Made (1-for-5, double) committed 2 of the 4 errors in his first 2025 action at 3rd base. Next week’s outlook: The Mudcats are also returning home, in their case to face Orioles’ affiliate Delmarva commencing on Tuesday. RHP John Holobetz or LHP Wande Torres are the best bets to start the first game of the series. We hope that you enjoy the Minor League Link Report. As usual, there will be no Minor League games on Monday, but the Brewers host the Tigers at 6:40 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

19-year old RHP Bryan Rivera makes his first start of 2025 for Low-A Carolina, after 2.1 innings (61 pitches) of relief 5 days ago. INF Jesus Made also gets his first 2025 action at the hot corner. Carolina’s already won their series at Myrtle Beach (up 4 games to 1).

Here's that EBJ 2-run homer. Shuckers lead 9-7 going into the top of the 9th. RHP Justin Yeager is seeking a 4-out save.

RHP Tobias Myers makes his 2nd rehab start as AAA Nashville aims to polish off a 5-1 series home series win over Memphis. 1B Ernesto Martinez Jr. has 4 straight multi-hit games, with 8 RBIs in this stretch.

Can RHP Abdiel Mendoza put together a second terrific outing (3.2 IP, 0 R, 3 H, 4 BB, 1 HBP, 7 Ks last week) for AA Biloxi (today at home against Columbus), as they aim to avoid a 1-8 start to the season? 2B Eric Brown Jr. has a 7-game hitting streak, but only a .555 season OPS.

The Timber Rattlers get us started at 1pm CST, needing a win at Quad Cities to salvage a 3-3 series split. RHP Tyson Hardin looks to repeat last week’s dominant start (5 IP, 0 R, 0 H, 1 BB, 4 Ks).

Patricio Aquino and the Wisconsin defense orchestrated great escapes from 8th and 9th innings jams (the latter an Inning-opening triple). It’s time for extra innings in Quad Cities, tied 1-1

Woodruff hit 95.1mph on his 59th pitch, striking out old friend Bryan Torres. But now he’s conceded consecutive first pitch, weakly hit singles, followed by a sac fly, plating 2 earned runs. It looks like he’ll exit at 66 pitches.

Seppings worked around a 1-out single, closing the door to push Carolina’s record to 7-1 with a 4-3 victory.

Durbin delivers his second double and an EMJ 111mph homer pushes Nashville’s lead to 4-0 in the 3rd inning. Woodruff has conceded two weak singles and a walk, striking out 4 with peak velocity of 94.4.

Jeez, on the 10th pitch of his hard-fought at-bat (and the 83rd pitch by the Myrtle Beach reliever), Dinges grounds into a bases loaded double play to keep stuck at 4-3 going to the bottom of the 9th. It’s Jack Seppings’ time.

22-year old LHP Sam Garcia easily set Carolina’s early season team high for pitches (78) and tied the most batters faced (20), helping out a staff which threw 12 innings yesterday. Marco Dinges knocked in 2 runs with a 5th inning single, then singled and scored in the top of the 8th inning. Carolina 4, Myrtle Beach 3 heading to the 9th.

Woodruff hit 93.8mph in the 1st inning, conceding an infield singed and striking out one batter looking. Durbin (double) and Martinez (single) hit balls hard in a 2-run first for Nashville.

4 first inning walks and a grand slam conceded by Nate Peterson and Biloxi. That might dampen the home crowd enthusiasm. :(

Three hitless, walkless innings with 2 Ks for Travis Smith, facing only 10 batters. Unfortunately that extra hitter was an HBP, who advanced on an error and scored on a wild pitch. Jesus Made opened the game with a double and also scored on a wild pitch. Carolina 1, Myrtle Beach 1 in the 4th inning.

In Nashville against Memphis, rehabbing Brandon Woodruff’s first official game since September 23, 2023 gives the AAA Sounds a chance to clinch their first series victory of 2025. After starting the season 0-for-13, 2B/C Anthony Seigler has lifted his AVG to .280 and OPS to a cool .900 (thru 36 PAs).

AA Biloxi is now 1-6 and needs a home win over Columbus tonight to avoid a second straight series loss. LHP Nate Peterson makes his 2nd start (3 IP, 2 R (1 ER), 4 H, 0 BB, 1 K last week), while LF Jheremy Vargas plays for the first time since earning 2 outfield assists on Tuesday.

Low-A Carolina can clinch a road series win at Myrtle Beach tonight behind RHP Travis Smith’s 2nd start (2 IP, 3 R (2 ER), 4 H, 0 BB, 2 Ks last week). 2B Josh Adamczewski and 3B Luis Pena have both hit safely in 6 straight games.