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RHP Grant Anderson optioned to AAA Nashville from MLB Brewers (i.e. the corresponding move to McGee's call-up)

RHP Jayden Dubanewicz promoted to Low-A Carolina from ACL Brewers (per prior Insta post) INF Juan Ortuno placed on ACL Brewers' 7-day injured list RHP Ismael Yanez placed on ACL Brewers' 7-day injured list

Image courtesy of Biloxi Shuckers For the week, Nashville (5-1), Biloxi (5-1) and Wisconsin (4-2) were all series winners, while Carolina (2-4) came up on the short end. Transactions: Claimed OF Drew Avans from the Athletics and optioned to AAA Nashville LHP Tyler Jay activated by AAA Nashville from Development List RHP Sam McWilliams placed on Development List by AAA Nashville LHP Russell Smith placed on full season injured list RHP Josue Toledo assigned to DSL Brewers Blue from DSL Brewers Gold Game Action: Nashville Pre-Game Media Notes Final: Nashville 10, Gwinnett 4 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 End Series With 10-4 Win, Take Five of Six Games Against Stripers Having already won the series and facing a Sunday bullpen game, one might have expected the Sounds to come out flat in this one. Well, one would have been wrong, as they had 9 straight hitters reach base with 1 out in the 1st inning, plating 6 runs to excite 6,819 home fans. SS Freddy Zamora’s 2-run double highlighted that outburst in support of spot starter RHP Garrett Stallings (3 IP, 1 R, 1 H, 0 BB, 1 K). Seven pitchers saw action in the easy win, including LHP Tyler Jay (1 IP, 1 K) and RHPs Craig Yoho (1 IP, 3 Ks) and Blake Holub (1 IP, 2 Ks) retiring all 9 batters they faced. Did this 7th inning no-doubter from 1B Ernesto Martinez Jr. only travel 389 feet? Skeptics abound. Sounds’ Extras: Red-hot Anthony Seigler (.307 AVG, .965 OPS) contributed an RBI double, HBP and 2 runs this game while catching the 9 innings. Next week’s outlook: Nashville heads due east over to Norfolk, Virginia to take on the Orioles’ affiliate. Biloxi Pre-Game Media Notes Final: Biloxi 6, Montgomery 4 Box Score and Game Log Via the Shuckers’ website, game details: Wilken's Grand Slam Leads Shuckers to 6-4 Win, Six-Game Division Lead Similar to the Sounds’ storyline, Biloxi gave their hurlers some early breathing room, in this case behind 3B Brock Wilken’s Southern League-leading 15th homer, a 1st inning grand slam for a 4-1 lead: Starting RHP Alexander Cornielle undoubtedly appreciated the support, though it was a relatively short outing for him (3.2 IP, 1 R, 2 H, 3 BB, 1 WP, 3 Ks) as he made his 2nd start in 5 days. Kudos to RHP Abdiel Mendoza (2 1/3 IP, 0 R, 1 H, 1 BB, 1 K) for being an effective bridge to the bullpen, although things got a bit more tense late. Three straight 2-out hits against RHP Tyler Bryant brought the potential lead run to the plate in the top of the 8th, but Bryant came thru with a strikeout swinging to erase that threat. Shuckers’ Extras: DH Mike Boeve (single, 2 walks) and SS Cooper Pratt (3 singles, RBI, 2 SBs) each reached base 3 times in productive days at the plate. 1B Luke Adams singled, but exited after a hit-by-pitch in the 4th inning. He’d stayed on the bases for one batter after the HBP, so we’re hoping the exit was purely precautionary. Next week’s outlook: Biloxi heads 6.5 hours north by road to take on Reds’ affiliate Chattanooga for six games commencing on Tuesday. Wisconsin Pre-Game Media Notes Final: Wisconsin 7, Cedar Rapids 5 Box Score and Game Log Via the Timber Rattlers’ website, game details: Wisconsin Takes Series with Sunday Win over Kernels Video highlights of the impressive series-clinching victory are available thanks to the terrific Wisconsin media team: And we’re also blessed to have a jam-packed 36-minute Mehring/Lobner post-game podcast, featuring RHP Sam Garcia, OF Luiyin Alastre and Manager Victor Estevez. What a great first High-A start for 23-year old RHP Sam Garcia (5 1/3 IP, 2 R, 4 H, 1 BB, 4 Ks)! As you’ve read, seen and heard at the various links, the Timber Rattlers didn’t get some breathing space until SS Eduardo Garcia’s 3-run 4th inning homer gave them a 4-0 cushion. The squad then weathered some late inning runs and traffic to send 4,221 home fans happy, highlighted by 1-4-3 and 6-4-3 double plays in the 8th and 9th innings behind RHP Patricio Aquino. Timber Rattlers’ Extras: The team’s 9-thru-4 batters contributed 11 of their 12 hits, including 3-hit days for 2B Juan Baez and DH Marco Dinges. 1B Blake Burke (2-for-4, walk, RBI) also lifted his season average to an impressive .325 with a .869 OPS. Although he stranded a baserunner for Garcia, this wasn’t really the outing that RHP Yerlin Rodriguez was looking for: 1 2/3 IP, 2 R, 1 H, 4 BB, 2 WP, 2 Ks. Next week’s outlook: Wisconsin faces a 7+ hour road-trip to head over to Midland, Michigan and battle Dodgers’ affiliate Great Lakes for 6 games, with RHP Ryan Birchard (4.46 ERA, 1.39 WHIP, 11.3 K/9 in 42 1/3 IP) listed as the expected starter for Tuesday’s series opener. Carolina Pre-Game Media Notes Final: Carolina 6, Charleston 2 Box Score and Game Log Via the Mudcats’ website, game details: Mudcats Beat Charleston to Snap Skid Continuing the day’s theme, the Mudcats jumped out in front 4-0 by the third inning on the back of OF Jose Anderson’s first Low-A homer (a laser 2-run shot), triples from SS Jesus Made and OF Braylon Payne and three second inning singles. RHP Travis Smith was getting his second start of the week, but we’re still a bit surprised that he only went 31 pitches (3 IP, 0 R, 1 H, 0 BB, 2 Ks). LHP Bjorn Johnson’s first inning of relief was a tricky 6th, with 3 hits cutting the lead to 4-2 with 2-on, 1-out, but C Yannic Walther got a huge caught stealing (per the game log, but not the box score – oddly) before a fly out finished the escape. The very next batter was 3B Filippo Di Turi, who brought the game back to 5-2 with his blast. Johnson (4 IP, 1 R, 5 H, 0 BB, 3 Ks) was nearing his season-high pitch total (62) with 2-on, 1-out in the top of the 9th inning, getting a pretty 1-4-3 double play to end the game and his outing at 62 pitches. Mudcats’ Extras: Eight of the 9 Mudcats’ batters collected hits, while the remaining hitter walked twice. Walther (3-for-4, double) also contributed with his bat, while 2B Luis Lameda reached base four times (2-for-2, double, 2 walks) and Made had a 2-for-5 afternoon with an RBI. Next week’s outlook: Carolina heads three hours’ north to battle second place Lynchburg, Virginia to battle the Guardians’ affiliate. 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Biloxi has won 4 of 5 home games against Montgomery this week and goes for another one with RHP Alexander Cornielle getting his 2nd start of the week (6 shutout innings, 5 Ks in 86 pitches on Tuesday). C Matt Wood has 3 HRs and 2 SBs in his last 5 games (after 1 HR, 2 SBs in his first 33 games of the year).

The AAA Sounds have already clinched a home series win over Gwinnett and now turn to RHP Garrett Stallings (1.15 ERA, 0.70 WHIP, 8.6 K/9 in 15.2 IP) for his 2nd spot start of 2025. 2B Ray Delgado comes in with a 7-game hitting streak.

23-year old RHP Sam Garcia (2.08 ERA, 1.24 WHIP, 11.4 K/9 in 34.2 Low-A IP) makes his High-A debut as Wisconsin tries to clinch a 4-2 home series victory over Cedar Rapids. CF Eduardo Garcia has a 20-game on-base streak and leads the team in homers (9) and RBIs (28).

Four consecutive home losses to Charleston have the Low-A Mudcats on the brink of losing their division lead to Lynchburg. RHP Travis Smith makes his 2nd start of the week (4.2 scoreless innings with 2 Ks in 70 pitches on Tuesday). DH Braylon Payne broke out of a rut (.414 OPS in prior 64 PAs) with a homer and 2 singles yesterday.

Low-A Carolina has dropped 3 straight home games to Charleston, narrowing their division lead to 2 games over Lynchburg. RHP Chandler Welch is coming off 2 decent starts (9 IP, 2 R, 7 H, 4 BB, 10 Ks). SS Luis Pena has a 6-game hitting streak. 1 - Payne - CF 2 - Pena - SS 3 - Bitonti - 1B 4 - Anderson - RF 5 - Di Turi - 2B 6 - Rodriguez - LF 7 - Lameda - 3B 8 - Walling - DH 9 - Ordonez - C X - Welch - P

High-A Wisconsin is tied 2-2 in their home series against Cedar Rapids. 20-year old LHP Anthony Flores (4.85 ERA, 1.49 WHIP, 7.8 K/9 in 39 IP) makes his 7th start (12th appearance). Jadher Areinamo (.778 OPS in 231 PAs) gets his 29th start at shortstop, matching his career high for any season.

The AA Shuckers can clinch a home series win over Montgomery tonight behind superb RHP Coleman Crow (2.90 ERA, 1.06 WHIP, 10.7 K/9 in 31 IP). 1B Luke Adams is 2nd in the Southern League with a .874 OPS in 205 PAs.

Nashville leads their home series over Gwinnett 2 games to 1, so can clinch it with a doubleheader sweep today. RHP Jacob Misiorowski (2.31 ERA, 1.10 WHIP, 11.3 K/9 in 58.1 IP) gets the ball for Game 1 and leadoff man 2B Anthony Seigler comes in with a 29-game on-base streak.

After dropping Game 1 of today’s doubleheader, the Mudcats need a win behind LHP Wande Torres (6.67 ERA, 1.48 WHIP, 8.3 K/9 in 27 IP) in the nightcap to avoid a 3-1 series deficit against Charleston. 3B Luis Lameda had 2 doubles in his first action in 7 days. Anderson, Di Turi, Nadal and Walther join the lineup for Game 2.

RHP Jacob Misiorowski (2.31 ERA, 1.10 WHIP, 11.3 K/9 in 58.1 IP) starts at home against Gwinnett, as AAA Nashville seeks a 3-1 series lead. C Jorge Alfaro leads the team in homers (11) and RBIs (35), but has a 9 BB / 76 Ks.

RHP KC Hunt is coming off 2 decent starts (10.1 IP, 3 R, 15 Ks) and aims to lead AA Biloxi to a 3-1 home series lead over 2nd place Montgomery. 1B Luke Adams’ on-base streak has reached 27 games.

3B Luis Lameda gets the Mudcats’ scoring started in the 2nd inning:

Frias and De La Rosa are on the injured list, while Payano has been listed on the bench. Hopefully these guys are able to start playing soon.

19-year old RHP Bryce Meccage (2.45 ERA, 0.97 WHIP, 9.5 K/9 in 25.2 IP) starts Game 1 of Low-A Carolina’s home doubleheader against Charleston, with the series presently tied 1-1. DH Eric Bitonti has hit safely in 9 of his last 10 games, with an astounding 7 homers in this stretch.

Jeez. To your point, Hostetler has now gone on Carolina’s injured list. Argh!

Mayorquin’s professional debut: gave up consecutive singles to start the game, then retired 15 of the next 16 batters (issued 1 walk). Zero runs allowed. 4 Ks. When you get hit on the chin and respond like that, we take notice!

Nice 4-run 3rd inning from DSL Brewers Blue to push their lead to 5-0, including a Tarazona single, Seijas double and Leonard Rijo 2-out, 2-run triple. 0-0 in the Brewers Gold vs. Cubs Blue contest. 4 scoreless for Pena, 3 scoreless for Mayorquin thus far.

OF Kenny Fenelon is out of the lineup for the 2nd straight game, so this now constitutes a valid concern (in my opinion), But at least OF Frandy Lafond is back in action after exiting yesterday’s win early. We’ve got starting pitching debuts from 17-year olds Diustin Mayorquin (RHP - Nicaragua) and Joan Pena (LHP - D.R.).

I’m not sure how Wisconsin intends to manage its staff load, as they’re down to 13 active pitchers, 8 of whom have pitched in the last 48 hours. And today’s starter Jaron DeBerry has yet to surpass 4 innings in any appearance. Du courage, men. Maybe Chandler Welch should make a grand return.

Image courtesy of Biloxi Shuckers Even with Carolina's rainout in Zebulon, this was an extremely busy day on the farm, including Ernesto Martinez Jr.'s return from injury, Eduardo Garcia continuing to mash for High-A Wisconsin and young Nicolas Barrios smacking a grand slam down in the Dominican Republic. Transactions: RHP Tanner Shears released by High-A Wisconsin. Shears was one of the top relief pitchers in the organization in 2023 (1.45 ERA, 77 Ks in 49 2/3 IP), but missed the 2024 season with an injury and heads out after just 7 appearances in 2025. We hope he’s fully recovered and wish him success in his next opportunity. Game Action: Final: Gwinnett 4, Nashville 3 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: Tobias Myers Tosses Quality Start in Sounds Loss It was peaches and cream from pre-game until the 4th inning, with 1B Ernesto Martinez Jr. a welcome sight on the lineup card (first game since May 28) and 3B Anthony Seigler (3-for-5, double, SB) sparking a 2-run first inning, before doubling and scoring in the 3rd inning for a 3-0 advantage. One 3-batter blip cost starting RHP Tobias Myers (6 IP, 3 R, 5 H, 0 BB, 9 Ks in 95 pitches, hitting a peak velocity of 97mph on his final pitch), as he: Retired 9 of the first 10 batters (1 single) to start the game Conceded a 96.6mph line drive single, 96.2mph ground ball single and 98.2mph, 394-foot 3-run homer to start the top of the 4th inning. These batters principally faced off-speed pitches, so expect Myers to mix it up more going forward. Retired 9 of the next 10 batters (1 single) he faced to exit with the game tied 3-3. After 2B Ray Delgado’s (2-for-4) two-out single in the 6th inning, neither team got a runner aboard until old friend Carlos D. Rodriguez’s strikeout-wild pitch put him on base against RHP Elvis Peguero (3 Ks in 0.2 IP – takes the loss) to start the 9th inning, later scoring on a 2-out single. Sounds’ Extras: Delgado singled with 1-out in the bottom of the 9th, but recently-red hot OF Jimmy Herron (pop out) and Seigler (fly out) weren’t able to bring him home. Kudos to RHPs Easton McGee and Elvin Rodriguez for retiring all 6 batters faced in the 7th and 8th innings. C Jeferson Quero had a 1-for-3 day with a walk and an RBI, but will likely rue the 9th inning (couldn’t corral the wild pitch or gun down stealing CD Rodriguez). Martinez went 0-for-3 with a sac fly in his return, but will also wish he’d done more with the bases loaded in the 5th inning (K’d swinging in a 9-pitch at-bat). That said, his defense remains impeccable. Friday’s outlook: RHP Logan Henderson (2.00 ERA, 0.96 WHIP, 12.2 K/9 in 54 MLB/AAA IP) makes his second start since being optioned to Nashville, with the team needing a win to even the series 2-2. Biloxi Pre-Game Media Notes Final: Biloxi 13, Montgomery 5 Box Score and Game Log Via the Shuckers’ website, game details: Warren's Record-Tying Homer Lifts Shuckers to 13-5 Win The first hit of the game was an inning-opening triple by Montgomery in the top of the 3rd inning, but LHP Tate Kuehner (5 IP, 2 R, 5 H, 3 BB, 5 Ks) got help from 1B Zavier Warren to double off that baserunner and give Biloxi critical momentum. The first 6 Sounds reached base in the bottom half of that 6-run third inning, with 3B Luke Adams (2-for-3, HR, double, 2 walks, 2 RBIs) and OF Luis Lara (2-for-4, double, walk, RBI) opening the scoring. Biloxi led 8-2 by the 6th inning, then drew 4 consecutive walks before a pitching change. Warren (1-for-5, 4 RBIs) took the 2nd pitch thrown by reliever Dan Hammer deep for a grand slam to tie the Shuckers’ career home run record. Shuckers’ Extras: OF Garrett Spain joined Warren in the 4-RBI club with a 2-for-5 evening, including a double. All 9 Shuckers reached base via hit or walk in a fun game for the team and 3,174 home fans. SS Cooper Pratt reached 3 times: 1-for-3, 2 walks. LHP Mark Manfredi continued his recent run of dominance (0 ER in 12 2/3 IP with 17 Ks) with 1 2/3 scoreless innings, while RHP Zach Peek (1 1/3 IP, 2 R, 1 K) made his first appearance since being promoted from Wisconsin. Friday’s outlook: RHP KC Hunt (4.61 ERA, 1.32 WHIP, 9.2 K/9 in 41 IP) gets the chance to help Biloxi extend its home series lead to 3 games to 1. Wisconsin Pre-Game Media Notes Final: Cedar Rapids 10, Wisconsin 6 Box Score and Game Log Via the Timber Rattlers’ website, game details: Rattlers Fall Behind Early, Can’t Make Up the Deficit Thanks again to the fabulous Wisconsin media team for compiling video highlights of this high-scoring affair: And we’re also blessed to have a 14:30-minute Mehring/Lobner post-game podcast, featuring Manager Victor Estevez. Cedar Rapids apparently wasn’t intimidated by RHP Tyson Hardin’s (4 IP, 7 R (6 ER), 10 H, 1 BB, 1 HBP, 4 Ks) pre-game statistical prowess, putting the first 3 batters on base against the starting pitcher who ranked 2nd in the Midwest League in ERA and K/BB ratio entering the contest. A passed ball, rare 2B Daniel Guilarte error and OF Eduardo Garcia missed fly ball (over the shoulder as seen in the video, ruled a hit) didn’t help the situation in that initial 4-run inning, but credit the Kernels for continuing to hit Hardin hard and extend their lead to 7-2 by the 5th frame. The back-to-back doubles from Garcia (2-for-4, HR, double, walk, RBI) and 1B Blake Burke (3-for-5, double, 2 RBIs) put Wisconsin right back into the game in the bottom of the 4th inning, with SS Jadher Areinamo (sac fly) and DH Tayden Hall (pop out) both coming up as potential game-tying runs. Timber Rattlers’ Extras: Although RHP Yerlin Rodriguez struggled (2 2/3 IP, 3 R, 1 K), RHP Aaron Rund was fantastic: 2 1/3 IP, 0 R, 0 H, 0 BB, 3 Ks. The Timber Rattlers 1-thru-5 batters combined on a 12-for-21 day with 3 walks and 3 RBIs, while the 6-thru-9 hitters went 1-for-17 with 1 walk and 2 RBIs. 13 hits and 10 runners left on base is nothing to sneeze at, as Wisconsin’s offense certainly gave Cedar Rapids a continuous scare, putting runners on base every single inning. Friday’s outlook: 22-year old RHP Jaron DeBerry (3.60 ERA, 1.60 WHIP, 11.4 K/9 in 15 IP) is scheduled to make his 3rd High-A start, with Wisconsin needing a home victory to even the series 2-2. Carolina Pre-Game Media Notes Rain Out: Charleston at Carolina Via the Mudcats’ website, rainout details: Mudcats and Charleston Postponed Thursday Friday’s outlook: Expect RHP Bryce Meccage (2.45 ERA, 0.97 WHIP, 9.5 K/9 in 25 2/3 IP) and LHP Wande Torres (6.67 ERA, 1.48 WHIP, 8.3 K/9 in 27 IP) to start the two, 7-inning doubleheader games on Friday, with the squads presently tied 1-1 in this week’s series. Final: ACL White Sox 5, ACL Brewers 3 Box Score and Game Log 6’4”, 18-year old starting RHP Tyler Renz (6 IP, 1 R, 4 H, 0 BB, 2 Ks) was terrific and deserved the win, shutting down the Sox apart from a 2-out RBI single in the first inning. After squandering a few opportunities, the Zona Crew tied it in the 4th inning when OF Handelfry Encarnacion doubled and his replacement pinch runner (after a dreaded injury delay) scored on a ground out. In the penultimate inning, SS Jorge Quintana (2-for-4) singled and scored on a 1B Frederi Montero sac fly for a deserved 2-1 lead. Unfortunately, everything derailed when RHP Jose Nova (1 IP, 4 R, 2 H, 2 BB, 2 Ks) came in for the 7th inning save situation, with a 1-out, 2-run triple doing most of the damage and the team falling into a 5-2 hole. Credit the Crew with battling in the final frame behind OF Pedro Ibarguen (single), Quintana (double) and Montero (RBI single), but a K looking ended it with the potential game-tying runners on base. 3B Kevin Ereu (.098 season AVG) was up in some rather big spots: 2nd & 3rd, 1-out in the 2nd: K swinging Runner on third, 2 outs in the 4th: K looking Bases juiced, 1-out in the 6th: K swinging Friday’s outlook: The ACL Brewers (17-8) try to get back to their winning ways at the ACL Guardians (15-11). Final: DSL Brewers Blue 6, DSL Padres Gold 1 Box Score and Game Log Our Blue squad converted their chances, including pushing 5 two-out runs across in the 5th inning to push their advantage to a comfortable 6-0. Starting 17-year old RHP Carlos Galindo (4 IP, 4 H, 0 BB, 2 Ks) and RHP Lukas Gonzalez (3 1/3 IP, 1 H, 4 BB, 1 HBP, 6 Ks) faced consistent traffic, but shut out Padres Gold across a combined 7 1/3 effective innings. Eight Brewers produced their 9 hits, including 1B/OF Jefer Lista’s 2-for-4 day and doubles for OF Angel Gonzalez (sparked 3rd inning -> first run of game) and 3B Joan Gutierrez (sparked 5th inning -> 5 runs). OF Frandy Lafond went 1-for-3, but exited after 5 innings. RHP Justin Lugo allowed a late double, 2 walks and an unearned run, but registered 3 Ks in 1 2/3 IP. Final: DSL Brewers Gold 9, DSL Orioles Orange 6 (in 6 1/3 innings) Box Score and Game Log 17-year old OF Nicolas Barrios (2-for-3, 4 RBIs, SB) served notice as the Gold squad ran Orioles Orange ragged (7-for-7 on SB attempts) before Barrios’ 5th inning grand slam turned a 6-5 deficit into a 9-6 win. DH Romano Donato (1-for-3, walk, RBI, SB) doubled in a run to tie the game 1-1 in the 2nd inning, then scored on a double steal for a 2-1 advantage. Walks, a bunt, error and an everybody-safe-fielders-choice dogged starting 18-year old RHP Jose Arias (3 1/3 IP, 5 R (3 ER), 3 H, 3 BB, 1 HBP, 1 WP, 2 Ks) in a 4-run third inning, but 1B Jonathan Rangel’s 2-out, 2-run double narrowed the gap to 5-4. Rangel was 1-for-1 with 3 walks. After allowing a run in the top of the 4th, Barrios singled and scored on an error to make it a 6-5 game, then came through with the big blast an inning later. Inclement weather obviously cut the game short, as RHP Carlos Canales (2 1/3 IP, 0 R, 2 H, 1 BB, 0 Ks) was just starting his 3rd inning of work. We hope that you enjoy the Minor League Link Report. On Friday, a season-high 8(!) Minor League games are on tap, starting with the DSL clubs at 10:00am CST. Carolina’s doubleheader commences at 4:00pm CST, while the Milwaukee Brewers host the Padres at 7:10pm. 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