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- LHP Wande Torres promoted to AA Biloxi from High-A Wisconsin - LHP Anthony Flores placed on AA Biloxi’s 7-day injured list effective August 29

It’s not often a player will be upset with himself/herself after a 2-homer game, but this one might qualify. Castillo struck out with 1 out and the bases loaded in each of the 7th and 8th innings as Wisconsin’s comeback fell short in a 7-6 defeat.

Low-A Wilson have lost 4 in a row at home to Hickory and have 18-year old LHP Joan Pena (6.19 ERA, 1.92 WHIP, 10.7 K/9 in 48 IP) toeing the slab first tonight. LF Kyle Jones has a 7-game hitting streak.

20-year old 1B Eric Bitonti has 9 extra-base hits in his last 5 games and leads High-A Wisconsin as they also aim to grab a 3-2 series lead. The T-Rats send out 6’5” LHP Andrew Healy (4.46 ERA, 1.45 WHIP, 9.2 K/9 in 72.2 IP) to battle South Bend at home.

LHP JD Thompson was solid last week (5 IP, 2 R, 7 Ks) and leads AA Biloxi tonight as they shoot for a 3-2 series edge at home against Knoxville. 3B Luis Pena is right back in the starting lineup despite exiting Friday’s game early after an HBP.

He’s only caught 20 innings since June 26, so I doubt he’s truly physically ready. That said, there’s some service time complexity with Bo Naylor, so maybe Quero will see a brief call-up nonetheless.

LHP Tate Kuehner was part of a no-hitter in his last outing (4 IP, 0 R, 4 Ks for his part) and leads AAA Nashville as they seek a 3-2 series lead at Jacksonville. CF Brandon Lockridge had 3 hit and 5 RBIs in yesterday’s win.

- OF Luis Matos transferred to AAA Nashville’s 60-day injured list from 7-day injured list - RHP Quinton Low transferred to High-A Wisconsin’s 60-day injured list from 7-day injured list

More importantly, Luis Pena exited a few batters after a hit-by-pitch and stolen base, thus ending his 10-game hitting streak. Hopefully that was just a precautionary move.

Wisconsin led 7-4 with 2 outs and nobody on in the 9th inning. Jose Nova had gotten a ground out and strike out to nearly allow 5,656 Rattlers’ fans to go home to their loved ones. From that point, he went single, single, wild pitch, intentional walk (asking for trouble), run-scoring walk (see the trouble). 7-5 game, bases loaded, still 2 outs. Did we pull him? Nope. Let’s continue: run-scoring walk. 7-6 game. Pull him now? No. Onward we go: 2-run single, 2-run single, walk. Tough one. I’m sure the ‘pen was spent, with Yerlin the only remaining arm, so I’m not criticizing the manager. And Nova managed all of that within 35 pitches, so it’s not like there was an injury risk. Just really tough for him, the fans, the players and coaches, I’m sure. Timber Rattlers lose 10-7.

Through 3 innings, six different Timber Rattlers have at least one RBI, led by Yannic Walther (2). The good guys lead 7-0. It looks like Jayden Dubanewicz is expected to cover the bulk of the innings, after Meneses, Romero and Uribe dominated for 3 frames (7 Ks). Walther 2-run double

Deward Tovar torched Wilson pitching in Game 1: 4-for-4, 2 HR, double, 6 RBIs. Other than that, we could have won. Montero and Mills homered in their 9-5 defeat.

The Sounds cranked out 14 hits in their 8-5 victory, with Lockridge and Wilken combining to go 5-for-9 with a homer, 2 doubles, walk and 7 RBIs.

The Low-A Warbirds have dropped 3 straight home games against Hickory, so need a win tonight behind 18-year old Diustin Mayorquin (4.1 IP, 1 R, 4 Ks last week) to avoid a doubleheader sweep and series loss. Antunez, Sabathia and Garcia enter the starting lineup for this Game 2.

21-year old RHP Jose Meneses (2.25 ERA, 1.02 WHIP, 11.3 K/9 in 56 IP) makes his first start since June 2024, as High-A Wisconsin shoot for a 3-1 home series lead over South Bend. 1B Eric Bitonti is 13-for-38 with 6 homers over his last 10 games.

RHP Jaron DeBerry has been solid in his last 2 starts for AA Biloxi (11 IP, 6 R (1 ER), 17 Ks), but been charged with the loss both times. They lead Knoxville 2 games to 1 in this week’s home series. 1B Andrew Fischer blasted 3 homers yesterday to lift his world leading season total to 42.

Low-A Wilson host Hickory for 2 games today, with 19-year old RHP Tyler Renz (4.69 ERA, 1.47 WHIP, 8.4 K/9 in 88.1 IP) making his 15th start (24th appearance) in the opening contest. 1B Frederi Montero has an 11-game on-base streak.

RHP Brandon Sproat (8 IP, 0 R, 13 Ks in last 2 outings) gets the early start as AAA Nashville look for a win at Jacksonville to even this week’s series. 2B Daniel Guilarte makes his AAA debut for the middle infield-deprived Sounds (Williams, Bae, EBJ, Zamora injured).

Image courtesy of BrewerFanatic Andrew Fischer smacked three homers, and Eric Bitonti had a four-RBI performance in big wins for Biloxi and Wisconsin. Nashville scored eight runs but came up short and Wilson was rained out. Transactions: INF/OF Eduardo Garcia activated from AAA Nashville’s 7-day injured list INF Daniel Guilarte assigned to AAA Nashville from AA Biloxi INF/OF Eric Brown Jr. placed on AAA Nashville’s 7-day injured list RHP Josh Knoth promoted to AA Biloxi from High-A Wisconsin SS Brady Ebel placed on High-A Wisconsin’s 7-day injured list RHP Carlos Carra placed on Low-A Wilson’s 7-day injured list C Kegnnalex Seijas released by DSL Brewers Gold RHP Merwin Manrique released by DSL Brewers Blue Game Action: Nashville Pre-Game Media Notes Final: Jacksonville (Marlins) 10, Nashville 8 Box Score Via a Sounds’ press release: Sounds Drop Seesaw Battle in Jacksonville Nashville’s valiant comeback from an early 6-1 deficit unfortunately went for naught as the runs (10) and hits (16) just kept coming from the Jumbo Shrimp. OF Akil Baddoo (3-for-5, double, 2 RBIs), DH Jeferson Quero (1-for-3, HR, walk, HBP, 3 RBIs) and 1B Blake Burke (1-for-4, HR, walk, RBI) did their part to keep the Sounds in the game, driving in the team’s first six runs to even the contest by the top of the 6th inning. Baddoo 2-run single Starting RHP Coleman Crow (5 IP, 6 R (5 ER), 1 BB, 8 Ks) extended his scoreless streak to 21 innings before conceding an unearned run in the 3rd inning and then five two-out runs in the 4th inning in an uncharacteristically rough outing for him. RHP Carlos Rodriguez (1 2/3 IP, 4 R, 4 H, 4 BB, 3 Ks) was coming off of two scoreless relief outings but walked three of the first four batters he faced as his difficult 2026 campaign continued. Baddoo doubled and Quero was hit-by-pitch to open the 9th inning, bringing the potential game-tying batter to the plate three times, but two ground outs and a sacrifice fly ended it. Sounds’ Extras: Quero exited for a pinch runner after that 9th inning hit-by-pitch, so we’ll have to watch his availability going forward. LHP Jared Koenig (1 1/3 IP, 0 R, 1 H, 0 BB, 2 Ks) touched 96.2 MPH twice in the 7th inning, then peaked at 93.8 MPH on his final pitch of the 8th inning. OF Tyler Black reached base four times (1-for-2, 3 walks, 2 SBs), while fellow 40-man MLB rosteree OF Brandon Lockridge came aboard once (0-for-4, walk). Friday’s outlook: RHP Brandon Sproat has been terrific over his last two outings (combined 8 IP, 0 R, 13 Ks) and gets the chance to even up this week’s series at Jacksonville. Biloxi Pre-Game Media Notes Final: Biloxi 8, Knoxville (Cubs) 1 Box Score Via the Shuckers’ website, game details and we encourage readers to review affiliate write-ups as part of their Link Report routine: Fischer Makes History with Three-Homer Night in Shuckers Win - Shuckers shatter franchise single-season home run record with 15 games remaining in regular season Starting RHP Bishop Letson (5 IP, 1 R, 3 H, 3 BB, 5 Ks) turned in one of his strongest starts of 2026, while 1B Andrew Fischer (3-for-4, 3 HR, 5 RBIs) turned the contest into the Fischer show. Letson only allowed an infield hit and two walks over his first three innings of work, while OF Damon Keith and Fischer both smacked two-run homers to give Biloxi a 5-0 advantage by that point. Fischer added his second blast in front of 1,515 home fans before a one hour, 51-minute rain delay. Those who stayed thereafter were fortunate to see his third dinger and Minor League-leading 42nd homer of 2026 to lead off the bottom of the 7th inning. Shuckers’ Extras: Outfielders Mike Boeve (3-for-4) and Braylon Payne (2-for-4, double) both had multi-hit games, while 3B Luis Pena (1-for3, walk, SB) reached base twice to extend his hitting streak to ten games. Boeve also had an outfield assist to end the top of the 6th inning. RHPs Yorman Galindez (1 IP, 0 R, 0 Ks) and Stiven Cruz (3 IP, 0 R, 3 Ks) were solid in relief to close out the big win. Friday’s outlook: RHP Jaron DeBerry is the scheduled starter, as Biloxi aim to grab a 3-1 home series lead. Wisconsin Pre-Game Media Notes Final: Wisconsin 9, South Bend (Cubs) 0 Box Score Via the Timber Rattlers’ website, game details: Bitonti Makes Wisconsin Home Run History While Torres is Terrific on the Mound - Rattlers shut out South Bend 9-0 A big thanks to Wisconsin’s media team for compiling video highlights of their victory: And don’t miss the 19-minute Chris Mehring-Jonathan Timm post-game podcast, featuring 1B Eric Bitonti (3-for-4, HR, 2 doubles, 4 RBIs), LHP Wande Torres (6 2/3 IP, 0 R, 3 H, 2 BB, 8 Ks) and Manager Nick Stanley. 21-year-old starting pitcher Torres had come into the game red-hot (2.60 ERA with 68 Ks in prior 55 1/3 innings) and that didn’t change as he retired the first ten Cubs in order in yet another terrific performance. Four doubles from C Yannic Walther, 2B Daniel Dickinson and Bitonti (2) helped boost Torres and the Timber Rattlers to a 6-0 lead by the 5th inning, with Bitonti adding his franchise record-breaking 24th homer of the 2026 campaign two frames later. Timber Rattlers’ Extras: Dickinson (1-for-3, double, 2 HBPs) and OF Sawyer Strosnider (1-for-3, double, 2 walks) joined Bitonti in reaching base three times. With Ebel sidelined due to a concussion, Luiyin Alastre filled in at shortstop admirably: 1-for-3, walk; no errors. He was also part of a 1-6-3 double play induced by Torres to end the top of the 4th inning. LHP Bjorn Johnson stranded two baserunners for Torres and covered the final 2 1/3 innings (0 R, 1 H, 0 BB, 3 Ks) in one of his best relief outings. Friday’s outlook: The Timber Rattlers are set to give RHP Jose Meneses his first start since June 2024, as Wisconsin aim to claim a 3-1 series advantage. Wilson Pre-Game Media Notes Postponed: Hickory at Wilson Via the Warbirds’ website, rainout details: Warbirds, Crawdads Postponed on Thursday Friday’s outlook: Wilson is set to host its second home doubleheader of the week against Hickory, presently trailing two games to one in the series. RHPs Diustin Mayorquin and Luke Roupe are the most likely starters for the twin-bill. We hope that you enjoy the Minor League Link Report. On Friday, five minor league games are on tap, including an early start (11:05pm CST) for Nashville and Wilson’s doubleheader from 4:05pm CST. The Milwaukee Brewers also host the Rangers at 6:40pm 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

18-year old RHP Diustin Mayorquin (4.1 IP, 1 R, 4 Ks last week) leads Wilson as they need a win to even their home series against Hickory. 2B Moises Polanco makes his Low-A debut after a recent promotion.

AA Biloxi beat Knoxville yesterday at home to even this week’s series and send 21-year old RHP Bishop Letson (5.38 ERA, 1.49 WHIP, 8.7 K/9 in 78.2 IP) out into battle tonight. 3B Luis Pena has a 9-game hitting streak.

RHP Coleman Crow brings his 18.2-inning scoreless streak to Jacksonville, as AAA Nashville aim for a 2-1 series lead. LF Tyler Black has an .884 OPS over his last 83 PAs.

21-year old LHP Wande Torres has been quite the second half pitcher (2.60 ERA with 68 Ks in last 55.1 IP) for High-A Wisconsin, who look to take a 2-1 home series lead over South Bend. CF Sawyer Strosnider (.327 AVG, .936 OPS in 60 PAs) is looking like the real deal.