Joseph Zarr

I see RHP Chad Patrick was pulled at 3 2/3 IP. Pitch count was at 71 with 7 K. Seems a bit inauspicious. Did anyone have eyes on this?

Man, I am so Friggin glad the Nestor Cortes circus is no longer our concern. I'll take Lockridge bolstering our OF depth 7-Days a week over that Cortes sideshow. Good riddance.

Man, just some AWESOME news coming in for some former Brewers in Alfaro, Navs, and Ponce. How about an INF Cam Devanney first MLB knock? Let's top that first career poke off with some zesty MLB controversy:

Can the Sounds win their seventh straight? More importantly, will they ever lose a baseball game ever again? Back to you in the studio, Daniel.

Image courtesy of Brewer Fanatic Transactions: RHP Joel Payamps had his contract selected by the Milwaukee Brewers from the Nashville Sounds (RHP Shelby Miller was placed on the 60-Day IL by the Milwaukee Brewers as the corresponding move) Final: Nashville 4, Norfolk (Orioles) 0 Via the Sounds website, please be sure to click and read each of the affiliate write-ups as part of your season-long Link Report routine (believe me, it's worth it): Strong Pitching Leads Sounds to Sixth Straight Win - Gasser and Zimmerman Combine for 13 K's Box Score/Game Log Game Notes The Sounds won their sixth in a row and they managed to shutout a Norfolk Tides team at their ballpark that had only been shutout twice at Home all season. It's a heck of an accomplishment. LHP Robert Gasser threw better than I've seen him throw it since, well, since 2024 really. 3.0 IP, 2 H, 0 BB, 5 K, 0 R. 45 pitches thrown with 31 landing for strikes. It was a highly impressive outing. The change-up was working brilliantly. The sweeper was sweeping quite 'sweepily' (it's OK, you can use this dynamic alliterative license). When Gasser is pitching like he was pitching tonight, the MLB bullpen role is a matter of when not if. He averaged a smidge above 92 on the four-seamer. He averaged 92.5 mph on the sinker. He averaged 89.3 mph on the cutter. He leaned heaviest, as we might expect, on the sweeper followed by the four-seamer. The change-up really stood out in its impact though only thrown five times. He grabbed eight swings and misses in 22 total swings. Three Quick Strikes: 1) LHP Bruce Zimmerman really had a couple very rough outings in August. However, his last two starts have been sublime. Tonight's 6.0 IP of 5 H, 1 BB, 8 K, 0 R work may have been the best I've seen him all season long. I've waxed poetic on Zimmerman's low velo savy several times in 2025 so I won't belabor it here. But, when he's dotting the edges and mixing his sinker, slider, curve, splitter, and four-seam (take a breath!) to perfection he's grabbing a near 33% whiff rate on 40 swings. Absolutely sublime performance. 2) A night after lauding the recent work at 3B in addition to his scorching hot bat, the Sounds moved up-and-coming SS Raynel Delgado to, well, shortstop yet again. That's nine appearances manning the crucial shortstop position for the extremely versatile defender. Delgado is fielding at a 96 FP% or higher at every position he's played in 2025. Long gone are the days he's the primary second baseman. Oh, and another multi-hit effort in his 2-for-5, 1 RBI, 1 K work. That's now four consecutive multi-hit games. 3) It's always fascinating to see a long-tenured MLB vet return to the Triple-A level in the quest for another opportunity. 2B Luis Urías did not disappoint in his first game back as a Brewers 'prospect'. 3-for-4, 1 R, 1 RBI, 1 B, 1 2B. Everything was quite smooth and easy throughout the contest for him. He was even credited with a stolen base of home. Urías can thank Delgado for getting caught in a rundown and then successfully sneaking his way back to 1B when the Tides' infielder mishandled a high throw. What can't Urías do?! Final: Biloxi 5, Pensacola (Marlins) 2 Lara Reaches 40 Stolen Bases Mark, Shuckers Reel in Wahoos with 5-2 Win - Shuckers Reach Base 21 Times, Record 40 Home Wins for First Time Since 2019 Game Notes Box Score/Game Log RHP Brett Wichrowski was solid if unspectacular in a 6.0 IP outing allowing 7 H, 2 BB, 1 HB, 1 E and 2 ER while punching out three. I did like the movement profile on the slider and curve, however, and he was touching 95 mph into the sixth frame. These are all good things. When all was said and done, Wichrowski gave his team a Quality Start though he did not ultimately factor into the final decision. Three Quick Strikes: 1) Double-A C Matt Wood very much continues to be a thing. As one of our daily game thread posters, @biedergb, opined (HERE) it's nice to discover bourgeoning catching depth beyond the big names in Quero and Dinges. 2-for-4, 2 RBI, 1 BB, 1 K. Both pokes for RBI were extremely telling of the progress we've witnessed since arriving in the Biloxi clubhouse. He's experienced an uptick in very professional AB's. Take this oppo single into left field as an example. A 1-2 count. He's protecting the edge of the zone: With his uptick in power, with his sudden prowess catching runners on the basepaths, and with increasingly more professional looks while in the batters box C Matt Wood is a prospect on the rise within the organization. 2) The power hasn't quite arrive since his return, but this was the most impressive game I've seen yet from recently returned 3B Brock Wilken. He made a very slick charging backhand grab and cross-body throw to 1B for a slick out. He also went 2-for-2 with 1 R, 1 RBI, and 3 BB. I'd say the knee is looking much better. 3) What kind of season is CF Luis Lara having? I feel like we're asked this semi-regularly in the Minor League forums. How about this kind of season: He's truly been phenomenal as a 20-year-old playing up in Double-A. He also leads the League in walks, fwiw. Does he hit long balls? Not really. But, he definitely hits doubles. He definitely steals bases. He covers an absurd amount of grass in center field with an incredible glove and arm. He takes free passes with the best of them. He's just a fantastic baseball player in nearly every facet. 2-for-3 with 1 R, 1 RBI, 2 BB, 3 SB on the evening batting lead-off. I mean, he has a mere 16.28 K % with a 13.66 BB %. There's so much to like with this favorite of Brewers manager Pat Murphy. The downpour came with a fury when this was first delayed after completion of the top of the fourth inning. RHP Ryan Birchard had revisited his walk habits with three free passes through three frames. But, he also pitched an absolutely sublime first inning and earned four punch outs while surrendering just a single knock. I still politely contend there is far more positive happening in Birchard's progression than there is worrisome trends - I say this despite the elevated WHIP and the ongoing walks rearing their head. Lead-off 1B Luke Adams absolutely did Luke Adams things. He was plunked on the left butt cheek. He took a walk. He made a web gem catch over his shoulder sliding down the right field line. Adams' ridiculous athleticism is such a boon at the first base bag. DH Marco Dinges (2-for-2, 1 R, 1 RBI - including the strangest near home run RBI single you'll see in a while) and LF Luiyin Alastre (2-for-2, 1 RBI) sent across a run apiece. C Andrick Nava left the game early after an apparent throwing hand finger injury after a failed CS attempt thrown to third base. Final: Fredericksburg (Nationals) 4, Carolina 3 - Final/10 innings Fredericksburg Rallies Past Mudcats - Mudcats Fail to Capitalize on Numerous Opportunities Ultimately Falling in Extras Game Notes Box Score/Game Log What a golden opportunity squandered by the young Mudcats. The young Muddies demonstrated a failure to execute in numerous fashions on both sides of the ball. 3-for-14 with RISP. 13 men LOB. Strange base running sends and decisions. Pick your poison. And, given all this, they still led 2-0 headed to the bottom of the eighth inning and they still led 3-1 headed to the bottom of the ninth inning. In a season filled with untimely failed scenarios like this, ultimately, this was yet another one. RHP Bryce Meccage returned after a month's absence and boy did he light it up in his sole inning pitched. 1.0 IP, 0 H, 0 BB, 3 K - all swinging. Our man @Spencer Michaelis had us all covered, once again: What a wonderful return to action. It's a shame the bullpen couldn't close the door when all was said and done. I'm not going to belabor the collective inabilities of LHP Anferrny Reyes and RHP Jose Nova to close said door - their box scores tell the tale in this game and, really, their inconsistent seasons. We saw multi-hit efforts from 1B Eric Bitonti (2-for-4, 1 R, 1 RBI, 1 BB, 1 2B, 1 CS), RF Jose Anderson (4-for-5, 1 R, 1 RBI, 1 2B, 1 HR) and DH Braylon Payne (2-for-5, 1 SB). Finally, I turn my attention to one LF Tyler Rodriguez who appeared to suffer a fairly significant lower leg injury while running down the line to first base. The cart was indeed brought onto the field and he was carted off. All thoughts are with the young Rodriguez as he faces an unknown injury future. This event certainly added insult to injury when all was said and done. With the series knotted at 1-1, it will be up to the Mudcats to dig even deeper to pull out the 4-1 mark over the final five games. Can they start with a double-header sweep tomorrow? It's a tough ask but they have a tough task ahead regardless. One last nugget from our semi-regular poster @Terry. He shares Bridge League highlights from one of the Brewers recent two Taiwanese signings (HERE): Thanks, Terry! With the Timber Rattlers now playing two tomorrow and with Carolina's scheduled double-header we have a flashback summer six-pack on the docket tomorrow. RHP Chad Patrick will take the bump for the Sounds. RHP Bishop Letson is scheduled to start game two for the T-Rats. RHP Alexander Cornielle will look to help the Shuckers jump out to a 3-0 series lead over Pensacola. And LHP's Wande Torres and Enderson Mercado will toe the rubber for the Mudcats. Torres certainly deserved much better his last time on the bump. Let's hope his teammates have his back this time around. As always, thanks for reading and thanks for supporting Brewers Minor League baseball. 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I think they'll take the same path as Manuel Rodriguez here. I don't think they'll focus on the velo bumps just yet - give him another year as they let him mature au natural at High-A.

On cue, he adds an insurance run in a 1-2 count bottom of 8th. Hits a nice easy 95 mph oppo under the diving 3B glove. On base 3x tonight. Two key RBI pokes, to boot.

And, just like that, Lara impacts the game positively again. A rolling topped swinging bunt up the 1B line. He shoots out of a cannon out of the box immediately and beats out the pitcher's attempt to toss it to 1B by a half step. The pitcher hesitated for just a fraction of a second. Shuckers score one more in the process. 4-2 lead. Headed to the top of the 8th.

Wilken with a really nice charging backhanded scoop throw across his body to 1B for the bang-bang second out. Knee looks good!

Lara stole that base. Pratt K'd during the SB. Burke walked them full with two down. Wilken walked in the leading run. It's 3-2 in the 7th for new reliever LHP Mark Manfredi who K's his first batter with a back door outer black slider for the K looking.

AND, the Sounds shutout Norfolk 4-0. Just a sublime piggy back performance from Brucey Z. Got out of a one out bases loaded jam early in his outing and just pretty much shut things down from there. He was fantastic. Gasser, as I mentioned: best I've seen him so far in his ongoing work with Nashville. As I also said: only the third time the Tides have been shutout at Home all season long. Not bad for the Sounds 4th ranked (International League) pitching staff. I'm sure the Tides are lamenting their final four series are against the 1-through-4 ranked International League staffs. 😅

Delgado playing a nice SS tonight. The Brewers continue to see what he can do. Do not sleep on his eventual 40-Man roster possibility. He's showing out late in the season.

Lara just became the 4th Shucker in team history to steal 40 or more bases in a season swiping his 40th base here in the 6th frame. He also became just the 14th Southern League player since 2005 to steal 40 or more bases with 30 or more XBH's. Keep in mind he is 20 years old. He also leads the League in walks. Heck of a Double-A debut season!

It's weird, getting Brucey Z back on track for the Sounds is all sorts of odd settling for this ol' farming coot. 😅 Like a calm low-velo veteran salve for my early September wounds. I didn't know if we'd ever get his 2025 vintage version back after those August hiccups. Here we are through 5 2/3 IP scoreless for his second consecutive really nice outing.

Three hit game for 2B Luis Urias in his return to the Milwaukee org. Just hit a very easy double down to the LF corner on a hanging breaking ball. That's a one out double here in the 8th. 4-0 Sounds. Gasser and Zimmerman pitching a shutout. Tides have only been shutout twice at Home all season long.

Well, if the goal is for LHP Robert Gasser to stack and build toward a Brewers MLB relief arm, this is easily his best outing to date. He looks fantastic. Three consecutive K's. Five consecutive retired. Change-up dialed. Sweeper absolutely dealing. Just a really positive outing from almost every vantage point.

When you see 2B Luis Urias stole home tonight, just know he took home because Raynel Delgado intentionally got himself caught in a double steal run-down. The Tides mishandled the game of pickle and Delgado slid back to 1B safely.

Current version of RHP Ryan Birchard is electric. What a beautiful change-up to get a swinging K to end his first frame. Adams with a web gem Willie Mays style catch down the RF line. Heck of a play. T-Rats lead 2-0.

Well, I'm out in my fields harvesting Cucurbita maxima squash. It's 100F here. Winds are picking up. Wildfire smoke coming in from the West and Southwest. Just absolutely disgusting weather. Hope we get some 'W's tonight.

Remember: 11 GB. 9 teams in front of the Sounds as they all chase Scranton/Wilkes-Barre. Eyes on the Miracle Run.

And somewhere in Northern Ireland I can hear the violent air swooshing during a @Jake McKibbin fist pump...

For those who practice 'Spencer Clips'. Our moments of Zen:

Mudcats absolutely should have won this morning. BUT, because they are the second half Mudcats, they stumbled into finding a way to lose instead. Painful.