Jim Goulart

On 7/16, the above text was removed from the initial post in this thread. Nittoli and Zimmermann are known opt-outs, Jay may very well have been as well. There are now 31 names to consider on the minor league free-agent-to-be list, not 34.

Context on Zimmerman -

The Instagram account for "troycollinsbaseballlife" has brief video clips from Tuesday's Arizona Rookie game, primarily catcher Kevin Garcia (as the DH) and starting RHP Miqueas Mercedes.

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Monday 7/14: Via WSCO's "The Show with Balky" (download link): "Brewer Fanatic's Jack Stern (go to the 23:45 minute mark) *** Tuesday 7/15: Via WTMJ's Morning News (download link): Pat Murphy Via the "Brewers Unfiltered" Podcast: "Former Brewers infielder Mark Loretta joins Sophia Minnaert, Tim Dillard and Adam McCalvy as we gear up to celebrate 25 Seasons of American Family Field. Loretta reflects on playing during a pivotal time in Milwaukee when the foundation for both the team’s future and its new ballpark were being laid. He shares stories from County Stadium, his love for the city’s iconic tailgate culture, and what it meant to be part of a club building toward something bigger." Via 97.3's "Czabe and Butch Show" (Hour Three): Hunter Baumgardt (go to the 28:30 minute mark) Via WTMJ's Midday News (download link): Adam McCalvy Via the "Cold Brew Podcast": "Dave Gasper and Matt Carroll talk about the Brewers hot stretch heading into the All-Star Break and one of their young pitchers earning a surprising and controversial All-Star nod. Also, the MLB Draft has come and gone, Dave and Matt break down the Brewers class and who's most exciting to get into the system." Via the "Wisconsin Sports Daily Show" with Steve "Sparky" Fifer: "Andrew Wagner of Forbes Sports explains why we should pump the brakes on an extension for Miz" Via the "Wisconsin Sports Daily Show" with Steve "Sparky" Fifer: "Los Angeles Angels 2025 MLB 3rd round draft pick Nate Snead discusses his journey from South Milwaukee to major league draft pick. Nate discusses what the draft process was like & how he ended up with the Angels." Via the "Wisconsin Sports Daily Show" with Steve "Sparky" Fifer: "Former MLB exec David P. Samson discusses the business decisions behind some of the biggest stories of the MLB All-Star event. David explains why choices being made around the Tampa Bay Rays are big mistakes." Via the Brew Crew Review Podcast: "Draft recap 2025"

Interesting, when I viewed the scoreboard for today during the morning hours, it definitely showed a night game. I have removed the text "This Time Under the Lights in Maryvale" from the subject line of this thread.

Wisconsin Timber Rattlers sent OF Luis Castillo on a rehab assignment to ACL Brewers. ACL Brewers placed RHP Alexander Vallecillo on the 7-day injured list. Castillo was placed on the IL back on April 14th. Bummer for Vallecillo, who missed all of 2024 and 2025 to date, except for one appearance with the ACL Brewers on July 2nd in which he struggled.

Monday 7/14: Latest Milwaukee Tailgate Podcast - "The Brewers have won more games before the all-star game than any team in club history and the guys talk all about the strong finish to the first half, Andrew Vaughn, Caleb Durbin, the draft, comebacks and some potential trades." Via WTMJ's Morning News (download link): Mark Tauscher on Jacob Misiorowski's All-Star selection Via 97.3's "The Steve Czaban Show" (Hour Two): Vinny Rottino Via WTMJ's Morning News (download link): Jerry Augustine Via WTMJ's Afternoon News (download link): Lane Grindle Locked on Brewers with Chuck Freimund - "For the last two days it seems everyone not associated with the Brewers and their fan base has been complaining about Jacob Misiorowski in tonight's MLB All Star Game. Also, the Brewers completed their draft selections and we talk with draft expert Dan Zielinski - the pride of Slinger - from Baseball Prospect Journal.com" Via the Fan Milwaukee's "Mason Crosby Show": Andrew Wagner of Forbes Sports Via the "Wisconsin Sports Daily Show" with Steve "Sparky" Fifer: "College Baseball Journalist for D1 Baseball (and early Brewerfan.com pioneer) Patrick Ebert discusses all of the Brewers draft picks up to this point. Patrick breaks down the Brewers approach to the draft & why their early picks are so promising." Via Bart Winkler's "Into the Winklerverse": "Bart is live from his basement and Tim Shea is live inside of a Subway (???) to chat about the tremendous run the Brewers have been on, going 35-15 in their last 50 games." Via "Foul Territory":

This thread will be utilized for any minor league news Tuesday. Organizational Scoreboard

Not an official transaction (yet), but a heads up -

Also posted in Monday’s “daily thread”:

However, I am about to fire this up / should be an awesome listen:

Sorry, no.

Carolina Press Release: Payne Named Carolina League Player of the Week ZEBULON, N.C. - The Carolina League announced Monday afternoon that Carolina Mudcats outfielder Braylon Payne has been named the League’s Player of the Week. Payne is coming off a week in which he posted a slash line of .429/.579/.929 (6-for-14) with two home runs, one double, four RBI and five walks including a game-winning three-run home run on Saturday afternoon. Drafted by the Milwaukee Brewers with the 17th overall pick in the 2024 Major League Baseball Draft, Payne has posted a line of .261/.373/.802 this season with seven home runs, 27 RBI and 22 stolen bases. Payne joins fellow Mudcats Luis Pena, Marco Dinges and Josh Adamczewski who have been selected as the Carolina League Player of the Week this season.

Video report within -

This thread will be utilized for any minor league news Monday. Organizational Scoreboard

Sunday 7/13: Postgame analysis after the 8-1 sweeping win over Washington: Via the Journal Sentinel Podcast with Curt Hogg & JR Radcliffe: "What an incredible week for the Brewers. Milwaukee went 6-0, sweeping the mighty Dodgers in the process, got some remarkable all-star news and won twice via walk-off. Host JR Radcliffe and Brewers reporter Curt Hogg discuss the shocking news of Jacob Misiorowski getting added to the all-star team (coincidentally after dominating the Dodgers?), the news that Trevor Megill is headed to Atlanta for the showcase as well and another strong start from Brandon Woodruff. Now 16 games above .500, the Brewers hit the all-star break on a high. Plus: Andrew Vaughn arrives in a huge way, Pat Murphy's decision to openly bench Joey Ortiz, Sal Frelick's injury and walk-off winners from Jackson Chourio and Caleb Durbin. In Three Up, Three Down (40:30), they talk Jesús Made in the Futures Game, Andruw Monasterio's heads-up baserunning, last year's No. 1 pick having a moment and ... Adrian Houser? In Remembrew When (54:30), JR revisits another week that could be considered the greatest in franchise lore, and Curt Blanche (1:00:15) tackles one component of All-Star Weekend. Then, JR interviews two Brewers players, including Andrew Vaughn (1:05:15), who had a sensational first week in Milwaukee with a home run in his first at-bat and game-tying hits in eventual walk-off wins twice. He also chats with Anthony Seigler (1:10:15), another newcomer who has the unique distinction of being able to throw with either hand. Locked on Brewers with Chuck Freimund - "Into the All Star Break...the Brewers Among MLB's Elite!" WTMJ with Dom Cotroneo - Jerry Augustine is Dom's guest 97.3 The Game with Tim Allen and crew Locked on Postcast with Brandon Sneide

Thanks for following up Adam!