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All set on the audio link - loud and clear, Dustin!

Well, this was wonderfully clutch HR, but as you read this AM, it didn't hold up -- VIDEO: Hunter Morris homers in Nashville's 8-7 loss to Las Vegas

Nice treat from Brevard, video -- VIDEO, Tyrone Taylor's 4-Hit Night: Taylor went 4-for-5 with 4 RBI in a 10-5 victory over the Dunedin Blue Jays on Tuesday night VIDEO: After his four-hit game against Dunedin, Tyrone Taylor joins Justin Rocke on the Manatees Radio Network

Brewers' approach to pitching development paying off Milwaukee's renewed focus on homegrown arms may prove pivotal for future rotation By Caitlin Swieca / MLB.com A good read -- This year, the organization has benefited from a new self-evaluation system that opens up lines of communications between players and management. Every night during the season, each Minor League player fills out an online form rating several aspects of their day. For pitchers, questions range from "How well did you sleep last night?" to "How happy were you with your bullpen session today?"

Weather.com: Las Vegas, NV Viera, FL (Melbourne) Helena, MT Santo Domingo, DR

Sortable individual stat pages: Nashville Huntsville Brevard County Wisconsin Helena Dominican Summer League Brewers

STANDINGS: AAA - Pacific Coast League American Southern Division AA - Southern League North Division High-A - Florida State League North Division A - Midwest League Western Division Rookie Advanced - Pioneer League North Division DSL - Dominican Summer League San Pedro de Macoris

Look for these just prior to the respective game times -- Nashville Media Notes - it's a unique link each day, but look for it under the "Roster" banner on the Sounds' site. Brevard County Media Notes - again, it's a unique link each day, but look for it under the "Multimedia" banner on the Manatees' site.

To see tweets as to when the Link Report has been technically "completed" with available links, as well as to know when the new day's Report has been posted, please follow @Mass_Haas on Twitter.

Follow Wednesday's action as it happens with box score / game log links: Nashville Brevard County Helena DSL Brewers MiLB.com feature -- organizational scoreboard, Brewers

I will try to sample Helena audio tonight. Can't remember them opening up vs. big league West Coast games before. Did anyone connect online last evening for the big late rally?

Wednesday's Daily Menu: All times are Central Nashville: RHP Taylor Jungmann at Las Vegas (Mets), 8:45 PM pre-game, 9:05 gametime Free Live Audio Link Jeff Hem is the play-by-play voice of the Sounds; follow him on Twitter @jeffhempbp; we'll link to his blog updates at On the Air…and Off MiLB.TV -- for subscribers; all Nashville games, home and away, will be available to watch via MiLB.TV's $49.99 season-long package ($12.99 to pay for a single month). The audio feed is from the home team. All MiLB.TV details available at the link. ********** Huntsville: Idle ********** Brevard County: RHP Austin Ross at home vs. Dunedin (Blue Jays), 5:05 PM pre-game, 5:35 gametime Free Live Audio Link -- Select the proper link based on listed schedule Dave Walkovic returns as the play-by-play voice of the 'Tees; follow the Brevard broadcast booth staff on Twitter @BCManateesRadio, as all games are scheduled to be broadcast in 2014. No Florida State League games are available via MiLB.TV. ********** Wisconsin: Idle ********** Helena: RHP Jorge Ortega at home vs. Missoula (Diamondbacks), 7:45 PM pre-game, 8:05 gametime Free Live Audio Link There's a new Voice of the Helena Brewers in 2014, as Dustin Daniel (@dustin__daniel on Twitter) takes over for legendary Steve Wendt. We look forward to Dustin building his own legacy moving forward. MiLB.TV -- When the H-Crew makes their way to Grand Junction, Orem, and Idaho Falls (one series each), those games will be available to watch online. ********** DSL Brewers: at home vs. the DSL Braves, 9:30 AM, although game data won't be available until later in the day We're going to lock in the link to Brad Krause's fantastic Miller Park Prospects - Dominican Summer League primer right here, at least for the first couple of months of the DSL campaign, for your easy review. Brad will also be adding DSL Link Report duties to his Brevard coverage for us here. Thanks, Brad!

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It was Weisenburger's throwing (right) hand index finger that was broken.

Congrats to RHP Tyler Cravy, deservedly bumped from AA to AAA Nashville. *** However, for Cravy's Huntsville batterymate, Adam Weisenburger, the news is not as good. Weisenburger suffered a broken index finger when he was pitched inside on a bunt attempt last Thursday. We're working on confirming whether it was his throwing or catching hand. Either way, he'll be sidelined for a while.

Brevard County -- AUDIO: 3B Nicky Delmonico joins Andrew Luftglass on the Manatees Radio Network to talk about how the Tees are enjoying the World Cup AUDIO, Game Highlights: The 'Tees bats explode in a 10-5 victory over the Blue Jays. Tyrone Taylor was 4-for-5 with four RBI

Eight-run 8th inning lifts Brewers By Curt Synness, Helena Independent Record After a pitching duel for the first five innings of the game, the Helena Brewers erupted for eight runs in the eighth inning, propelling the hosts to their first win of the young Pioneer League season, 9-2 over the Missoula Osprey. Helena trailed 2-1 after 7 1/2 innings of play Tuesday night at Kindrick Legion Field. But the Brewers then proceeded to send 12 men to the plate in their half of the inning. The action resembled more that of a track meet, with Brewers racing around the bases thanks to six wild pitches, four hits, five walks, one stolen base and one error. Brandon Diaz opened the inning with an infield hit on a slow roller to third base. He advanced to second on a sacrifice bunt, and then reached third on a wild pitch. After Elvis Rubio walked, Greg McCall’s RBI single knotted the score at 2-all. Next, Dustin DeMuth reached on a base on balls, and moments later Rubio raced home with the deciding run on another wild pitch. Also singling in the inning to keep the locals’ rally going were Dionis Hinojosa and Gregory Munoz. Missoula got on the board first with a run in the third, and then Helena evened things up with a counter in the fifth, when Hinojosa sped home on an errant pick-off attempt by the Osprey catcher. The Osprey retook the lead, 2-1 in the seventh, when Dane McFarland scored as Helena third baseman Tucker Neuhaus misplayed a shot by Trevor Mitsui. Manager Tony Diggs’ Brewers posted eight hits on the night, led by McCall’s two singles. The Missoula crew had seven base knocks, with Jake Meyers and McFarland getting two singles each. The game’s only extra base hit was a double by Missoula’s Mitsui. One of the game’s web gems for the home team occurred in the sixth stanza, when second baseman Munoz robbed Justin Williams of a sure base hit when he dove to his right and snagged a screaming line drive. Helena starter Devin Williams went six innings, allowing three hits and one run, while fanning five Osprey batsmen and walking two. Williams, a 6-foot-3, 195-pound 19-year old right-hander from Florrissant, Missouri, was firing a fastball clocked at 95 miles per hour. Brad Keller, Missoula’s 6-5, 230-pound starter, was throwing just as hard. He whiffed four and gave up one walk in five frames. Keller gave up one run, which was unearned, on four hits. But the Brewers relievers were markedly better than the visitors’ bullpen on Tuesday. Helena’s Josh Uhen and Tyler Linehan combined on the final three innings, permitting one run and four hits. Linehan struck out the final two batters to end the game and earn the win. The Osprey used four relievers, with Lawrence Pardo taking the loss. Helena is now 1-1, after dropping the season opener on Monday to Missoula, 8-5. The Brewers are in action again tonight at Kindrick Legion Field at 7:05 PM (8:05 Central), wrapping up the three-game series with the Osprey. Photos by Thom Bridge / Independent Record The Brewers' Devin Williams throws from the mound Tuesday night against the Missoula Osprey. http://bloximages.chicago2.vip.townnews.com/helenair.com/content/tncms/assets/v3/editorial/3/3e/33e7b29c-f69b-11e3-863e-0019bb2963f4/53a10bb4df421.preview-620.jpg Dustin Demuth catches a pop fly in far right field http://bloximages.chicago2.vip.townnews.com/helenair.com/content/tncms/assets/v3/editorial/3/64/3644d1a0-f69b-11e3-9f54-0019bb2963f4/53a10bb8ab473.preview-620.jpg

Drafted by the Milwaukee Brewers in the 43rd round of the 2010 MLB June Amateur Draft from Grayson County College (Denison, TX), the Milwaukee Brewers in the 33rd round of the 2011 MLB June Amateur Draft from Grayson County College (Denison, TX) and the San Francisco Giants in the 4th round of the 2012 MLB June Amateur Draft from University of Oklahoma (Norman, OK). LH reliever Steven Okert was the featured player in MiLB.com's California League All-Star Game coverage.

SL ASG notes: Stars' Cravy shines on hill Brewers righty's domination made him easy choice as North starter By Guy Curtright / Special to MiLB.com CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. -- North manager Razor Shines didn't have to waste time mulling over who his starting pitcher would be for Tuesday night's Southern League All-Star Game. The 8-1 record and 1.72 ERA of Huntsville's Tyler Cravy made it a very easy choice. "There wasn't even a question," said Shines, whose Chattanooga team had to face the 24-year-old right-hander twice in the first half. "He's been by far the most dominant pitcher in the league." Cravy moved from the bullpen to the Huntsville rotation a couple weeks into the season and has won seven straight decisions since losing his first start. Over 11 games since, he hasn't allowed more than two runs in any game. With each victory, the status of the Milwaukee Brewers 17th-round pick in the 2009 Draft has jumped higher and higher. "He's got the whole package," Shines said. "I'd be surprised if he's not pitching in the Major Leagues by the end of the season. He's been that impressive." Cravy was that again in the All-Star Game, retiring the South in order in the first inning. After getting two groundouts, assisted by shortstop Ketel Marte of Jackson on one, the California native struck out Mobile's Jake Lamb to end his brief outing. It was more like a relief appearance, which was appropriate. Cravy still pitches from the stretch as though he never left the bullpen. That Cravy is more than capable of starting, though, became obvious long ago. Cravy has 64 strikeouts to 15 walks over 73 1/3 innings and opponents are batting .184. His WHIP is a league-best 0.85. *** Well, we're going to post it in the Transaction Thread, but will tell you here as well -- Congratulations to Tyler, it's on to Nashville! It's the first trip to AAA for the soon-to-be 25-year-old (July 13th). Tyler Cravy Career Stats (MiLB.com Player Page) http://www.milb.com/assets/images/0/2/8/80287028/cuts/ty640_t9rmmhj2_anh8xiwt.jpg Huntsville ace Tyler Cravy struck out one over one perfect inning for the North Division All-Stars. (Tim Evearitt photo)

The Huntsville All-Stars were on the short end of a 6-4 loss, we covered three of the four pitchers earlier. First baseman Nick Ramirez, starting and batting cleanup, flied out, grounded into a force out, and walked. Jason Rogers, starting as the designated hitter and batting 7th, played the entire game and finished 2-for-4 with a run scored. He also stole a base. Josh Prince came in as a sub at second base, flied out, then reached on a forceout and later scored. Catcher Shawn Zarraga singled in two trips after entering the game in the 6th. Zarraga was behind the plate during RHP David Goforth's 8th inning; Goforth allowed a run to score making the game a 6-3 deficit at the time -- SOU South All-Stars Top of the 8th Pitching Change: David Goforth replaces Mayckol Guaipe. Yorman Rodriguez flies out to right fielder Michael Earley. Mycal Jones walks. With Ryan Brett batting, Mycal Jones steals (1) 2nd base. Ryan Brett grounds out, shortstop Ketel Marte to first baseman O'Koyea Dickson. Mycal Jones to 3rd. Sean Jamieson singles on a line drive to left fielder Scott Schebler. Mycal Jones scores. With Jon Griffin batting, Sean Jamieson steals (1) 2nd base. Jon Griffin strikes out swinging. Southern League All-Star Game Box Score Southern League All-Star Game Game Log

We're going to be adopting a cat from the shelter this summer -- he'll be named Joantgel if I get my way.

Prior to today's deal of LHP Brad Mills to Oakland for cash considerations ($1 as it turns out with the unique opt-out circumstances), the last trade between the clubs involved two players now out of baseball, even though it was just completed a year ago March. Athletics (03/20/13) -- Acquired 3B Stephen Parker for RHP Darren Byrd (Complete running "Last Trade With..." list remains at the top of this thread...)

All three Huntsville pitchers at the All-Star Game had pitched by the end of the 4th inning, with only LHP Brent Suter being scored upon-- RHP Tyler Cravy kicked things off -- SOU South All-Stars Top of the 1st Mycal Jones grounds out, shortstop Ketel Marte to first baseman Nick Ramirez. Ryan Brett grounds out softly, shortstop Ketel Marte to first baseman Nick Ramirez. Jake Lamb strikes out swinging. SOU South All-Stars Top of the 2nd Pitching Change: Drew Gagnon replaces Tyler Cravy. Jon Griffin singles on a soft line drive to right fielder Josh Richmond. Rey Navarro strikes out swinging. Elmer Reyes flies out to center fielder Trayce Thompson. Taylor Motter singles on a ground ball to left fielder Scott Schebler, deflected by third baseman Kris Bryant. Jon Griffin to 2nd. Luke Maile grounds into a force out, fielded by third baseman Kris Bryant. Jon Griffin out at 3rd. SOU South All-Stars Top of the 4th Pitching Change: Brent Suter replaces Cody Winiarski. Elmer Reyes strikes out swinging. Taylor Motter singles on a soft fly ball to center fielder Trayce Thompson. Luke Maile doubles (1) on a fly ball to center fielder Trayce Thompson. Taylor Motter to 3rd. Brady Shoemaker doubles (1) on a ground ball to left fielder Scott Schebler. Taylor Motter scores. Luke Maile scores. Mycal Jones flies out to center fielder Trayce Thompson. Brady Shoemaker to 3rd. Pitching Change: Juan Ramon Noriega replaces Brent Suter. Ryan Brett flies out to right fielder Josh Richmond. *** Offensive details once the game's complete. Huntsville and the North Division gents trail 5-2 after six innings.

Via Adam McCalvy - May 6th

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