Jim Goulart

One hour, 34-minute mark - it’s time for another @Spencer Michaelis “Minor League Sandbox”. But enjoy the full pod, also.

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Image courtesy of BrewerFanatic Transactions: Nashville Sounds sent 3B Tyler Black on a rehab assignment to ACL Brewers. Carolina Mudcats placed RHP Jack Hostetler on the 7-day injured list. RHP Ayendy Bravo assigned to ACL Brewers from DSL Brewers Blue. Postponed, Gwinnett (Braves) at Nashville, rain Doubleheader Saturday evening. Biloxi Pre-Game Media Notes Final: Biloxi 5, Montgomery (Rays) 2 Box Score and Game Log Catch up with the latest Biloxi pre-game audio interview archives Adams Three-Run Homer Stretches Shuckers Division Lead to Four - Shuckers topple Biscuits, 5-2, in dominant fashion Luke Adams turned 21 years old in April and he and his ,896 OPS gets more interesting every day. Look for an on-field postgame interview with Adams in this report: Catcher Matt Wood singled twice and stole two bases. Wood had seven steals in his previous 238 professional games. Starting RHP KC Hunt looks more like his 2024 self with each start, wouldn't mind seeing a six-inning effort again soon. 82 pitches here (53 strikes, only one walk), last went six on April 23rd (86 pitches). Tyler Bryant (monthly splits) has put a terrible April way, way in the rear-view mirror. Wisconsin Pre-Game Media Notes (download link) Final: Wisconsin 3, Cedar Rapids (Twins) 2 Box Score and Game Log Guilarte’s Sacrifice Fly is Game-Winner for Wisconsin - Timber Rattlers celebrate fourth walkoff of the season with 3-2 win over Cedar Rapids We are being spoiled with Timber Rattlers media options as they are in the midst of a second consecutive home series. We'll miss this coming up with two back-to-back road matchups. Whether it's Chris Mehring (here) or Kyle Lobner, they always have good questions for Estevez, and the skipper likewise is solid with his responses. Enjoy his comments on LHP Jesus Broca in the latest chat. Have to love Jadher Areinamo completely unwinding himself on that HR yank down the left-field line. Goodness, he's so fun. Speaking of fun - Back to the highlights, the visual of the 6'3" Burke putting his arm around the 5'8" Areinamo after Jadher crossed the plate is a joyous reminder that baseball is a game available to all. As a name game aficionado, I appreciated the Jaron DeBerry / Kyle DeBarge matchups. They even lined up the capital letters. Carolina Pre-Game Media Notes Final, Game One: Charleston (Rays) 8, Carolina 4 Box Score and Game Log Final, Game Two: Charleston 3, Carolina 0 Box Score and Game Log Charleston Sweeps Doubleheader from Mudcats Three losses in a row and the division lead is down to two games. All 13 position players on the roster started at least one game - the five players who played all 14 innings (two seven-inning contests): Jesus Made, Luis Pena, Eric Bitonti, Tyler Rodriguez, Luis Lameda. Lameda started both games at third base, giving him five starts there on the season, less than he has at second base (13) or left field (7). Lameda doubled twice in the opener. Rodriguez was 0-for-4 for the twinbill but walked in each game, since normally walks don't get you highlight reel moments, he did this: Made, Pena and Bitonti combined to go 2-for-19 (Made and Bitonti singles) with one walk (Bitonti) and eight K's (four for Bitonti). As usual, our forum "as it happens" thread had wonderful analytical contributions including @sveumrules on the Mudcats' big first baseman. The four pitchers who tallied at least 2.2 innings all struggled to some extent, although LHP Wande Torres at least limited the damage despite allowing nine baserunners in his 4.1 inning effort (RHP Jesus Flores stranded a Torres baserunner). This was only 19-year-old RHP Bryce Meccage's second appearance since May 7th (illness absence), but this outing was not nearly as strong as his one eight days prior. His five walks surpassed his previous rookie-year high by two. Meccage has allowed as many walks as base hits (16 each) in his 29.1 innings over nine starts. Limiting the hits is nothing new for Meccage, thus the 1.09 WHIP thus far. Final: ACL Guardians 3, ACL Brewers 1, seven innings as scheduled Box Score and Game Log 18-year-old LHP Enderson Mercado (a young 18, the Venezuelan native's birthday was in March) was cruising until midway through the 4th inning, having retired his first ten batters. But my goodness, although all three Guardian runs in the 4th were earned, it was an ugly inning for catcher Kevin Garcia - a ground ball single surrendered by Mercado essentially turned into a triple after two stolen bases. Following a walk to put runners on the corners, a passed ball by Garcia allowed the first tally. Garcia then dropped a foul pop up for an error (though the batter only subsequently reached on a fielder's choice out). After another stolen base and an HBP, Mercado was victimized by two ground ball RBI singles. Although it didn't add to the scoring, Garcia capped the nightmare frame with a catcher's interference error. I suppose I could have had you all just review the game log in detail! The A-Crew managed only three hits and two walks, though one of the knocks was the first stateside home run for OF Pedro Ibarguen, leading off and playing center field here. In Ibarguen's first ACL season in 2024, he only managed two XBH's in 114 AB's, a SLG of .184, which needless to say, is not a pretty number. This video goes back to 2023, which helps explain why the organization is sticking with the young man despite a modest $60,000 signing bonus. They are being rewarded with an .894 OPS in the still-small 16-game 2025 sample. Final: DSL Brewers Blue 8, DSL Dodgers "Mega" 4 Box Score and Game Log What a fantastic professional debut for 17-year-old Nicaraguan native RHP Diustin Mayorquin - 5 IP, 2H (both singles), 1 BB, 4K. He signed for only $27,500. The offensive star was 17-year-old Dominican native SS Leonard Rijo, who has started each of the team's four games thus far (one at second base). Rijo tripled, singled, and walked twice. Rijo was a $175,000 signee in January. Catcher Johanderson Tarazona (80-grade name), a switch-hitting 17-year-old out of Venezuela, singled twice and walked, though he was also caught stealing. As is often the norm, the Blue Crew found themselves handed free passes, as they drew nine walks and were plunked twice. Brewer pitchers combined to walk six and HBP two. Prized bonus baby CF Kenny Fenelon did not play in a 2nd consecutive game. Let the over-analysis handwringing begin (actually, don't). Final: DSL Cubs Blue 3, DSL Brewers Gold 2 Box Score and Game Log The dreaded Blueish-tinged Cublets pushed ahead the go-ahead run in the bottom of the 8th on what proved to be the costliest moment within 17-year-old Venezuelan RHP Raymond Sarmiento's otherwise sweet three-inning professional debut - a wild pitch with two out that moved the baserunner (single) into scoring position. A fly ball single to right field did the subsequent RBI damage. Starting 17-year-old Dominican southpaw Joan Pena ($180,000 bonus) had a fine pro debut of his own - five IP of two-run ball, 1 BB, 4 K. Shoutout to just-turned 17-year-old Venezuelan catcher Isais Chavez ($480,000 bonus) who has started three of the four Gold games thus far. Chavez homered and doubled (he had his first base knock, a single, earlier this week). 17-year-old Venezuelan RF Eryks Rivero ($300,000 bonus) had to leave the game after being plunked in the 9th inning. Hopefully OK. We tried to get an eight-pack of games in on Friday but the weather in Nashville said, "not yet". We get to try again on Saturday for our first eight-pack of 2025 (Sounds doubleheader). Catch you again Sunday morning! 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

Friday 6/6: Latest with Jack and Spencer is up! Via WTMJ's Morning News (download link): Rick Schlesinger Via 97.3's "The Steve Czaban Show" (Hour Three): Paul Wagner, former Brewers pitcher and Wisconsin native (go to the 35:50 minute mark) Locked on Brewers with Chuck Freimund - "Can the Brewers Make a Move on the Cubs on this Homestand?" - Doug Russell from 97.3 The Game is Chuck's guest Via the "Wisconsin Sports Daily Show": "Andrew Wagner of Forbes Sports discusses the Brewers renewed confidence & their upcoming series against the San Diego Padres." Postgame Shows after the 2-0 loss to San Diego: Locked on Postcast with Brandon Sneide WTMJ with Dom Cotroneo - Jerry Augustine is Dom's guest 97.3 The Game with Tim Allen and crew

Carolina Press Release: RHP Jack Hostetler placed on 7-day IL as of 6/5 The Mudcats roster is currently at 26 active players and 4 on the injured list. *** Considering the A-Ball levels are allowed to roster 30 (AA and AAA 28), the Mudcats are running lean. As noted above, Ayendy Bravo will boost that to 27 once official. From @Joseph Zarr in Wednesday night's Link Report: "The real story in this one will likely be RHP Jack Hostetler leaving early. He left immediately after a change-up ran low and away arm side. He was seen flexing his hand and you could also tell it was a problem immediately. This is yet another tough injury pill to swallow for us Fanatics. We can hope for the best here. It just did not look like a good situation. He exited after 1 2/3 IP of 3 H, 1 BB, 2 K, 2 ER work. It stings in multiple ways. Hostetler just worked back from injury. He is an upside starter. He has a legitimate five pitch mix where he can attack every part of the zone in different ways. Baseball gods, I beg of you: Can we have nice things? Please? We soldier on. All the best Mr. Hostetler."

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Valid comment from a listener: "Only gripe is how this video is titled and presented. This isn't celebrating your guest. ASU Scandal being the title makes him off to look like a crook! The interview didn't come off that way whatsoever, everyone involved helped set Murf up for some phenomenal story telling!" 00:00 - Pat Murphy joins Diggin' Deep! 06:58 - Moose and Hoz ASU Recruiting Stories 10:37 - Craig Counsell's Special Qualities 14:38 - Lessons from ASU Experience 19:20 - Returning to Coaching 22:42 - Pat Murphy's evolution as a person and coach 26:11 - Navigating Pressure in Big Leagues 27:10 - Keeping Authenticity in Coaching 33:55 - Transitioning from Bench Coach to Manager 38:58 - Relationship with Craig Counsell 43:45 - Qualities of a Good MLB Bench Coach 46:52 - Assessing Player Readiness for Big Leagues 51:40 - Building a Winning Culture 55:17 - Investing in Young Players Early 58:34 - Future Needs of the Game 1:00:14 - The Jesse Winker vs. Willy Adames 1:03:30 - The Jeff Francoeur Prank 1:10:10 - Remembering Bob Uecker

Thursday 6/5: Our mini-thread and video link - Pat Murphy on the Diggin' Deep podcast Via WTMJ's Morning News (download link): Matt Arnold Via 97.3's "The Steve Czaban Show" (Hour Two): 97.3's Tim Allen Via the Fan Milwaukee's "Mason Crosby Show": Andrew Wagner of Forbes Sports Via WSCO's "The Show with Balky": Paul Dietrich from Brew Crew Ball (go to the 05:40 minute mark) Via 97.3's Drew & KB (Hour One): Chief Operating Officer Marti Wronski (go to the 26:00 minute mark) Via the "Wisconsin Sports Daily Show" with Steve "Sparky" Fifer: "Tim Dillard discusses more devastating news for Brandon Woodruff. Tim explains why guys like Chad Patrick, DL Hall & Quinn Priester will be all right continuing to fill in for Woody." Via Dom Cotroneo's "WTMJ Brewers Weekly": "Dom brings you through the latest highlights, updates you on Brandon Woodruff and Christian Yelich and speculates on the trade deadline." Via the "Brew Crew Scoop" Podcast: "Brewers Win 13 of Last 17"

Via WSCO's "The Show with Balky": Timber Rattlers Head Groundskeeper Jordan Gretzlock (go to the 19:00 minute mark)

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Wednesday 6/4: Via WTMJ's Morning News (download link): Jeff Levering Via 97.3's "The Steve Czaban Show" (Hour Three, Trevor Thomas Guest Hosts): Jeff Levering Via WSCO's "The Show with Balky": Matt Carroll of the "Cold Brew Podcast" (go to the 05:45 minute mark) Via 97.3's Drew & KB (Hour One): Paul Wagner, former Brewers pitcher and Wisconsin native (go to the 24:45 minute mark) Via the "View from Bernie's Chalet" Podcast: "Jason, Hyatt & Tim chat incredible Phillies & Reds series, winning 9 of 10, Hall & Priester, Yelich on fire, lots of contributors on offense, Uribe must-see, defense is back, Frelick doubling up, play Name That Brewer & preview big home stand vs Padres & Braves." Postgame Shows after the 9-1 rout of the Reds: Locked on Brewers with Chuck Freimund - "The Brewers Bounce Back Emphatically!" 97.3 The Game with Tim Allen and crew

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Tuesday 6/3: Via ESPN Wisconsin's "Jen, Gabe and Chewy" (download link): Jeff Levering Via WTMJ's Midday News (download link): Adam McCalvy Via 97.3's "The Steve Czaban Show" (Hour Three), Trevor Thomas Guest Hosts: Hunter Baumgardt Via 97.3's Mike Heller Show (Hour Two): Vinny Rottino of FanDuel Sports (go to the 27:15 minute mark) Via the "Wisconsin Sports Daily Show" with Steve "Sparky" Fifer: "Andrew Wagner of Forbes Sports explains which aspects of the Brewers play right now will be sustainable." Via the "Cold Brew Podcast": "Dave Gasper and Matt Carroll of Athlon Sports dive into what the Brewers are considering with roster decisions and what the rotation could look like in 2026. Plus, Dave dropped an updated Top 50 Brewers prospects list with plenty of new names." Via the "Brewers Babes" Podcast: "The Babes celebrate their 50th episode with a special guest - Brewers TV announcer and Broadcast Babe Jeff Levering! He indulged us of some truly ridiculous questions and shared stories about his journey, the women in his life who sacrificed for him to be where he is, and of course, his time with Bob Uecker." Postgame Shows after the 4-2 loss in Cincinnati: Locked on Brewers with Chuck Freimund - "Streak Ends for the Brewers but the Winning Shouldn't" Locked on Postcast with Brandon Sneide WTMJ with Dom Cotroneo - Jerry Augustine is Dom's guest 97.3 The Game with Tim Allen and crew