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GREAT start for CY Burnes!

Anderson back... plus a whole lot more.

While I would love to see the Brewers make a bigger move to add to the offense, I'm not sure we will see something major. In other threads, debate has come up on whether Keston Hiura should get one more shot or not. If not Hiura, how about a "similar" player that has excelled in AAA but struggled at times in the majors while being moved up and down with regularity? Would a "change of scenery" deal make some sense? Dalbec plays 1st and 3rd (as well as 7 games in RF and 6 games at SS this year in AAA) and hits LHP. His numbers this year in the minors look very similar to the numbers Jahmai Jones put up vs. southpaws this year. Jones vs. LHP in Okla City - 57 ab, .368 avg, .500 obp, .737 slg, 1.237 ops Dalbec vs. LHP in Worcester - 50 ab, .340 avg, .441 obp, .760 slg, 1.201 ops So why Dalbec instead of Hiura... Dalbec gives you more defensive flexibility (and a better overall defender). Dalbec is only due $714,000 this year before arb eligible in 2024 for the first time. Has shown he can hit LHP One Red Sox fan site suggested this trade for Dalbec... https://bellyupsports.com/2023/07/buy-and-sell-three-red-sox-mock-trades/ "After a few years of ups and downs for Bobby Dalbec, the Red Sox seemed to have moved on this season. Tristan Casas and Justin Turner have adequately handled first base, so there doesn’t seem to be any room for Dalbec. The Red Sox and Tigers connect to send Bobby Dalbec in exchange for pitching prospect Tyler Mattison. Mattison is the Tigers 25th ranked prospect. For the Tigers, they add Dalbec who can play third or first base. These are positions they don’t have clarity on now or in the short term. Spencer Torkelson is a young corner infielder that offers upside for the Tigers, but has had his struggles since joining the Tigers’ major league roster last season. For the Red Sox, they scrape the remaining value from Dalbec and add the 23-year-old reliever to the mix. Mattison was recently promoted to AA after posting a 3.42 ERA and 45 K’s over 26.1 A+ innings."

GREAT WIN

While I'd love Yelich to be named as a replacement player for the AllStar game, maybe it would be best for him to take the time to rest and come back to continue a great second half

Get him keys to the city!

Jones with an opportunity to be an instant crowd favorite

I was yelling at the tv for a drag bunt attempt from Turang. Was afraid that might be the best opportunity for him to drive in the run.

50 runs scored on the 10-game road trip. Would take 5 runs per game from here on out.

Nice job Colin Rea to get out of that jam against the heart of the Pirates order.

Contreras with an absolute blast.

With Turang back up, will we see some off days for Willy?

Thinking the same thing until this from McCalvy this morning.

First and third with no out in the top of the ninth ends up with K, K, and ground out. Reds and O's tied at 7 going to the bottom of the ninth.

Way to have the faith in a Brewers win 🙂

Had just said, "High pitch count top of the 1st with runners on. Where have I seen that before." And then...Winker comes through! Is that his hardest hit of the year besides the homerun?

Nothing better than watching the previous two guys walk and then swing away at the first pitch

Was there news of something more than a laceration for Ruf? (Saw it now with the non-displaced patella fracture)

My question and answer on today's mlbtraderumors chat. Any interest in a Garrett Cooper reunion or to pull the plug on Voit for the now available Darin Ruf? BrewCrew 12:00 The Brewers continue to struggle offensively against LHP. Who is a realistic "get" at the deadline (or before) to help? Steve Adams 12:02 There'll be plenty of RH bats likely available at the deadline... Garrett Cooper from Miami comes to mind. Ramon Laureano will be out there again. Both have hit lefties well in their career. In the short term, I don't think they have much reason to keep the Luke Voit experiment running. They didn't commit that much to him, and his struggles have been ongoing for awhile now. He hasn't looked the same since all the injuries in '21. You could arguably cut bait on him for Darin Ruf right now and be better off against LHP, for instance.

Nice inning from Elvis! Interesting choice with the 2 LH hitters to start the 7th that it wasn't Milner.

Yep, but got to get enough healthy outfielders so he doesn't have to cover RF part of the time.

We've got to find a way to keep Anderson at 3rd. What a nice play!