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RHP Tyson Hardin (1.21 ERA, 0.87 WHIP, 9.7 K/9 in 44.2 IP) is one of the Midwest League’s top pitchers and he seeks to lead High-A Wisconsin to a 3rd straight home victory over Peoria. 1B Blake Burke is 3rd in the league in hits (50).

19-year old RHP Bryce Meccage (1.61 ERA, 0.81 WHIP, 10.1 K/9 in 22.1 IP) is ready for his 8th start, as Low-A Carolina strives to take a 2-1 home series lead against Salem. 3B Filippo Di Turi is 2nd in the Carolina League in RBIs (31).

Matt Wood has his first AA hit, a homer to the opposite field to give Biloxi a 1-0 lead in the 2nd inning. Brett Wichrowski is playing with fire, stranding 5 baserunners over the first 2 frames.

Anthony Seigler is carrying a 16-game hitting streak and makes his 2nd start at third base, as AAA Nashville seeks a 2-1 series lead in Indianapolis. RHP Carlos F. Rodriguez (1.99 ERA, 1.17 WHIP, 9.7 K/9 in 45.1 IP) is back after 3.1 innings in MLB last week.

It’s doubleheader day in Rocket City, with AA Biloxi trailing 1-0 in the series. RHP Brett Wichrowski (3.21 ERA, 12 Ks in 14 IP) starts the first game of the day. 1B Luke Adams has a 22-game on-base streak and 5 HBPs in his last 5 games.

AA Biloxi commence their series at Angels’ affiliate Rocket City tonight, with RHP Alexander Cornielle (1.93 ERA, 1.18 WHIP, 8.4 K/9 in 37.1 IP) on the mound tonight.

3B Luis Pena (.905 OPS, 21 SBs in 115 PAs) returns to the Low-A Carolina lineup after a 10-day absence, as they host Red Sox affiliate Salem this week. The teams commence the series with a doubleheader, with RHP Jack Hostetler (6.30 ERA, 10 Ks in 10 IP) getting the Game 1 start.

Rehabbing Brandon Woodruff gets this afternoon’s start, as Wisconsin hosts Peoria and aims for a 2-0 series lead. CF Eduardo Garcia has an .855 OPS in 100 May PAs, with 5 homers.

Rehabbing LHP Jose Quintana (last pitched May 9) gets the start as High-A Wisconsin kicks off their home series against Cardinals’ affiliate Peoria. CF Eduardo Garcia and RF Hedbert Perez’s hitting streaks are 9 and 8 games, respectively.

- RHPs Nick Merkel and Chase Costello placed on AA Biloxi’s 7-day injured list

- RHP Ryan Middendorf transferred to Development List by AAA Nashville

Patrick just started his 6th game in 26 days (4 days' rest for each of last 5 starts). Do we think this is the optimal approach with him - traditional rest, short starts, don't face lineup 3 times? Or, once Quintana and Woodruff are back, should Patrick go 6 innings and face a lineup a 3rd time by giving him more rest between starts?

RHP Jacob Misiorowski (1.55 ERA, 0.92 WHIP, 10.8 K/9 in 52.1 IP) gets a special Memorial Day start to kick off AAA Nashville’s series at Pirates’ affiliate Indianapolis. C Jorge Alfaro leads the team in homers (9), RBIs (26) and runs (26), but also bears a 6 BB / 63 K ratio in 170 PAs.

It’s fine, since Hall appeared even more ready than Ashby. This helps us survive the next 3 days before the off-day on the 29th. I’ll just keep regretting the choice to activate limited inning Civale instead of selecting Misiorowski, since I think that choice has contributed to overall pitching fatigue and lack of MLB energy/resilience.

For the week, Biloxi (5-1), Nashville (4-1), and Wisconsin (4-2) were all series wins, while Carolina managed to claw back for a draw (3-3). Transactions: N/A Game Action: Rained Out: Nashville vs. Scranton/Wilkes-Barre A rainout after 1 ½ innings means the stats get wiped off the record, including Ernesto Martinez Jr.’s RBI double and 2 innings from spot starter RHP Easton McGee (2 IP, 1 R, 3 H, 0 BB, 3 Ks in 38 pitches). Nashville had led 2-1 by that point, but the early ending likely had greater benefits in terms of protecting a pitching staff which was in the midst of a second consecutive bullpen game. Next week’s outlook: The Sounds (31-19) have a rare Monday game as they commence their series at Pirates’ affiliate Indianapolis (27-21). Will we see rehabbing LHP DL Hall in that series opener? Biloxi Pre-Game Media Notes Final: Biloxi 7, Knoxville 6 Box Score and Game Log Via the Shuckers’ website, game details, and we encourage readers to review affiliate write-ups as part of their Link Report routine: Wilken, Lara Play Hero as Shuckers Snatch Six-Run Comeback Win Over Smokies Defense was the name of the game as Biloxi came back from a late 6-1 deficit to snatch a Sunday home victory in spite of being out-hit 13-to-8 in the contest. RHP Coleman Crow’s second start of the week didn’t go as well as hoped, as 5 of 12 Smokies reached base (2 2/3 IP, 3 singles, 2 BB, 1 HBP, 2 Ks) for 3 earned runs, while RHP Abdiel Mendoza ate some innings (3 1/3 IP) but didn’t fare much better (3 R, 5 H, 3 Ks). Down 6-1, the game turned with patient at-bats to load the bases in the bottom of the 6th inning, then consecutive 2-out RBI hits from C Darrien Miller (1-for-3, double, walk, RBI), OF Garrett Spain (2-for-4, double, 3 RBIs) and SS Jheremy Vargas. Then a terrific double play started by 2B Zavier Warren ended the 7th inning threat: And OF Luis Lara made a super throw to prevent damage in the 8th inning: So 3B Brock Wilken could walk it off in front of 2,925 home fans: Shuckers’ Extras: In contrast to Biloxi’s exceptional defense, the Cubs’ affiliate committed 4 errors, all by the left side of their infield. RHPs Tyler Bryant and Justin Yeager got the job done with scoreless 7th to 9th innings, but they weren’t without nervous moments: 1 double, 4 singles, 1 BB, 3 Ks. Yeager’s season ERA is now down to 2.41. Lara had a 2-for-4 evening and DH Mike Boeve stole his first base since August 2024. Next week’s outlook: Biloxi faces a 5.5 hour drive north to Madison, Alabama to take on Angels’ affiliate Rocket City. RHP Alexander Cornielle (1.93 ERA, 1.18 WHIP, 8.4 K/9 in 37 1/3 IP) is the most likely starter for the series opener on Tuesday. Wisconsin Pre-Game Media Notes Final: South Bend 8, Wisconsin 3 Box Score and Game Log Via the Timber Rattlers’ website, game details: Wisconsin Drops Series Finale in South Bend Wisconsin had already captured a road series win through Tuesday-Friday victories, but unfortunately dropped the 2 weekend games. Starting 22-year old RHP Jaron DeBerry managed to work around 3 walks in the first two innings before 4 third inning singles put the team in a 3-0 deficit. But here’s a sweet defensive play: Down 4-0 in the 6th inning, Wisconsin’s golden comeback chance came via a 3B Jadher Areinamo single, OF Eduardo Garcia double and 1B Blake Burke walk, but fizzled with a pitcher change as only 1 came across (via wild pitch). Timber Rattlers’ Extras: Talented RHP Tanner Shears’ 5th outing of 2025 continues his road to recovery after missing the entire 2024 season, but re-establishing control will require more time: 2/3 IP, 3 R (2 ER), 1 H, 1 BB, 2 HBP, 2 WP, 1 K. Similarly, RHP Zach Peek is working his way back to form after limited innings in 2023 and 2024, this time retiring all 4 batters faced, 3 via strikeout. Areinamo reached base 3 times (1-for-3, 2 walks), OF Hedbert Perez twice (2-for-4). Next week’s outlook: The Timber Rattlers return home to battle Cardinals’ affiliate Peoria, with Major League LHP Jose Quintana scheduled to make his first rehab start on Tuesday. Final: Carolina 9, Fredericksburg 1 Box Score and Game Log Via the Mudcats’ website, game details: Mudcats Earn Series Split with Fredericksburg This starting pitchers’ duel through 5 innings (tied 1-1, with a combined 12 Ks) quickly turned into a Fredericksburg bullpen nightmare as their staff issued 6 walks in Carolina’s 7-run 6th inning, with 2B Demetrio Nadal contributing the only base hit amongst 11 Mudcats to come to the plate. Starting LHP Sam Garcia (5 IP, 1 R, 4 H, 3 BB, 1 WP, 6 Ks) had thrown 34 pitches in Tuesday’s contest, but was game to battle for 5 innings and 97 pitches (61 strikes) to lower his season ERA to 1.99 and notch his 4th Win of 2025. He recorded his 6th strikeout to strand 2 baserunners in the bottom of the 5th inning just before Carolina blew the game open. SS Filippo Di Turi (2-for-4) was the stat champion for Carolina, homering in the 2nd inning, walking and scoring in the 6th frame and doubling in the 9th inning. Mudcats’ Extras: Kudos to RHPs Jack Seppings (3.27 season ERA) and Miles Langhorne (3.98 season ERA) on their fine bullpen work – a combined 4 scoreless innings despite conceding 4 hits and 4 walks. Youngsters DH Jesus Made and OF Jose Anderson may have gone a combined 0-for-7 at the plate, but they also drew 3 walks and stole 3 bases (Made now has 17 SBs in 2025). Next week’s outlook: Carolina (29-15) returns home to play Red Sox affiliate Salem (19-25) for 6 games commencing on Tuesday. RHP Travis Smith (4.32 ERA, 1.56 WHIP, 6.5 K/9 in 25 IP) is the likely starting pitcher for Tuesday’s opening game. We hope that you enjoy the Minor League Link Report. On Monday, the Milwaukee Brewers get the day started at 1:10pm CST in Boston, followed by the Sounds at 5:35pm CST and ACL Brewers (hosting the ACL Guardians) at 8:00pm 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

22-year old RHP Jaron DeBerry (1.04 ERA, 13 Ks in 8.2 Low-A IP) makes his High-A debut as Wisconsin aims to complete a 5-1 series win at South Bend. Daniel Guilarte makes his 2nd start of the year at shortstop. CF Eduardo Garcia has a 7-game hitting streak.

RHP Coleman Crow makes his 2nd start of the week (6 IP, 2 R, 2 Ks in 70 pitches on Tuesday) for AA Biloxi, which has already won its home series over Knoxville. 1B Luke Adams’ on-base streak is now 19 games.

Nashville’s series finale against Scranton/WB is rained out after 1.5 innings, which based on past experience means the stats get wiped out too. Sorry EMJ (RBI double), Hall (single, run), Dunn (single, run), Seigler (sac fly). Lucky for Herron (error wiped out). So-so for McGee (2 IP, 1 R, 3 H, 0 BB, 3 Ks in 38 pitches).

If you had RHP Easton McGee (3.44 ERA, 1.09 WHIP, 9.8 K/9 in 18.1 IP) as your Sunday Nashville spot starter, you should win a prize. The AAA Sounds lead their home series against Scranton/Wilkes-Barre 4 games to 1. C Anthony Seigler’s hitting streak is up to 14 games.

Low-A Carolina’s Sunday matinee is underway, with the Mudcats needing a victory behind 6’4” LHP Sam Garcia (2.03 ERA, 1.24 WHIP, 11.1 K/9 in 26.2 IP) to earn a 3-3 road series split. RF Reece Walling may be struggling for hits (.172 AVG), but he leads the team in walks (38) and runs (28).

I’m thrilled at the resiliency shown on the farm: - Nashville winning without a starting pitcher - Carolina winning with only 26 active rostered players (25 when you exclude Adamczewski) - The ACL squad scoring 6 in the 9th inning, which they entered trailing 10-5

This explains why rehabbing Jaison Chourio (of the Guardians) left the ACL game early:

The AAA Sounds get a 2nd chance to close out a home series victory over Scranton/Wilkes-Barre, though it looks like today will be a bullpen game initially behind RHP Garrett Stallings. 2B/C Anthony Seigler returns to the infield dirt after 2 games as DH.