Jim Goulart

Just wow.

Wednesday 4/29: Via WTMJ's Morning News (download link): Brewers 360 with Jeff Levering - "We ask Jeff where the Brewers rank in the division, especially with as many players that are out." Via Mike Heller's "I Love Mondays" Podcast (Jeff Vilker guest hosts): Vinny Rottino (go to the 09:00 minute mark) Via David Gasper's "Brewers Daily" YouTube page: "Chourio and Vaughn Start Rehab Assignments" Via the "Brewers Babes" Podcast (NSFW): "In this episode the Babes talk about the strength of our starting rotation and the struggles in our bullpen and our offense, discuss the Brewers spending strategies and speculate on what could happen when some of our heavy hitters return. Lisa talks about the Red Sox staffing situation and as always we share our Fielders Choice and Sausage Race winners." *** Postgame shows for the 6-2 loss to Arizona: Via SportsRadio the Fan's Post Game Show w/ Tim Allen and Tommy Wortz Via WTMJ's Postgame Show with Dom Cotroneo - Craig Coshun is Dom’s guest Locked on Brewers Postcast with Brandon Sneide - "Brewers Can’t Cash In - Missed Chances Doom Them" Locked on Brewers with Chuck Freimund - "The Brewers (and others) Obsession with Lefty-Righty Matchups"

Pregame Audio Tuesday 4/28 Hitting Coach Kevin Martir Pregame Audio Wednesday 4/29 RHP Bishop Letson

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As for hope for the 2023 class above: "Melvin Hernandez, Nicaragua" 19-year-old oddly placed on Wilson's Development List for now, and we have been told he's healthy (confirmed by @ARobsBrewCrew here.

A surprise, only in that is very rare for the Brewers to release a Latin American signing after just one pro season, even when there are significant struggles. Signed in January 2025 out of the Dominican Republic, De La Rosa spent six weeks on the IL at midseason, otherwise appearing in only 22 games with a respectable .720 OPS that was buoyed by seven HBP's. Eight of De La Rosa's 17 hits went for extra bases, as he split time between first base and designated hitter (one game at third base). This may be a situation where there is more to the story - it's unfair and presumptive, but one-year releases are so rare in recent years.

I was just coming here with a note on this. The January 2023 international class is not aging well, though there are players that could emerge still (though longshots). Via MLB.com that January: The club has agreed to deals with outfielder Yophery Rodríguez, the No. 22 overall prospect on the Top 50 International Prospects list, for $1.5 million; shortstop Filippo Di Turi, who ranks No. 33, for $1.3 million; and No. 35 Kevin Ereu, a shortstop, for $1.4 million. No doubt Quinn Priester's successful run thus far can be attributed partially to the value Rodriguez provided. Ereu, in two DSL seasons and one in Maryvale, could only muster a combined .183/.346/.249 line (.595 OPS) with a 25.6 K% vs. rookie-level pitchers. He committed 21 errors in 81 games when stationed up the middle on the infield. The rest of that class:

And this is how the Sounds roster will jump up to 28 again: Milwaukee Brewers sent RF Luis Matos outright to Nashville Sounds.

Nashville Press Release: The Milwaukee Brewers have announced the following moves that impact the Nashville Sounds Roster: ADD: OF Jackson Chourio assigned to Nashville on Major League Rehab (#2) INF Andrew Vaughn assigned to Nashville on Major League Rehab (#57) REMOVE: LHP Brian Fitzpatrick selected to Milwaukee The Nashville Sounds roster currently sits at 27 active + 3 MLB Rehab + 4 Injured List + 1 Development List.

Brewers' unique draft strategy pays off with Josh Adamczewski Mike Sherry, Appleton Post-Crescent

Via a Baseball America email newsletter: Jesús Made, SS, Brewers: Even on a night when he went 0-for-5, Made, the top-ranked prospect still in the minors, gave Double-A Biloxi fans something to remember. With Dillon Lewis hitting a grounder to his backhand, Made knew he needed to get everything on the throw. So, he reared back and fired a one-hopper to first to nab the runner. Biloxi broadcaster Javik Blake said that the throw was measured at 100 mph. With a play like this, there's always the chance of a misread. But if Made's 100 mph throw is accurate, it is one of the hardest ever by an infielder in the Statcast era. There have been triple-digit throws by infielders in the major leagues in recent years, but Made's throw was different. Elly De La Cruz had a 101.0 mph throw in 2025, and Masyn Winn had one at 101.2 in 2024, but both of those were on relays from the outfield. Triple-A Albuquerque shortstop Cole Carrigg also has a 101 mph throw on a relay to home this season to nab a runner at the plate. Relay throws allow a fielder to get much more momentum into the throw than a normal play in the infield. It's also why outfielders have regularly been clocked in the triple digits on throws. But no Triple-A or MLB infielder has had a 100-plus mph throw tracked on a play within the infield in the Statcast era. Winn did have a 100.5 mph throw on a force out in the 2022 Futures Game, which remains the only Statcast throw of 100 mph tracked on such a play. Made's bullet to first doesn't enter the Statcast records, but it is yet another reminder of how special the 19-year-old is.

Tuesday 4/28: Via WTMJ's Morning News (download link): Brewers 360 with Pat Murphy - "We begin talking about the play of William Contreras, the workhorse behind the team. We then ask Murph about the injuries that the current pitching staff is dealing with including Quinn Priester. We also get an update on Jackson Chourio. We also talk about the Brewers ‘power outage’ and lack of home runs – is this something Pat is worried about?" Via ESPN Wisconsin's "Jen, Gabe and Chewy" (download link): "Jeff Levering breaks down Milwaukee’s first month of the season and why the current record doesn’t tell the full story." VIDEO via MLB Network's "Intentional Talk": "Kyle Harrison talks about his recent 12-strikeout start, bouncing around the league and finding a home with the Brewers." Via Fox Sports 920 Milwaukee's "The Huddle": Hunter Baumgardt (go to the 25:00 minute mark) Via WTMJ's Midday News (download link): "Adam McCalvy talks about where the Brewers rank in the current NL standings, some highlights from the last series, and how superstitions (like the new uniforms) could be contributing to the Brewers losing lately." Via SportsRadio the Fan's "Nine 2 Noon" Show: Tim Allen of the Postgame Show Via David Gasper's "Brewers Daily" YouTube page: "Where Things Stand One Month into the Season" Via "The Bill Michaels Show" (Hour Two): Chuck Freimund (go to the 30:30 minute mark) Via WTMJ's Afternoon News (download link): "A look inside the Brewers’ walk‑up music. The beats, bangers, and personal picks that set the tone at the plate. This feature dives into why players choose the songs they do, how the right track can fire up the crowd, and the stories behind some of the team’s most memorable walk‑up choices." *** Postgame shows for the 13-2 romp over Arizona: Via SportsRadio the Fan's Post Game Show w/ Tim Allen and Tommy Wortz Via WTMJ's Postgame Show with Bob Brainerd - Craig Coshun is Bob’s guest Locked on Brewers Postcast with Brandon Sneide Locked on Brewers with Chuck Freimund - "Two Brewers Stars Returning—What Happens Next?"

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Jeff and Rick Sweet discuss RH reliever Will Childers (who has shined) and Childers' injury status (which Sweet dances around, no details on nature or severity provided), pretty clearly because he's at no liberty to, at least at this time.

Adam McCalvy with insights from Senior Vice President of Player Operations and Baseball Administration Tom Flanagan Or, the SVPPOBA as we like to call him...

Alastre returns to Wisconsin after appearing in 85 games there in 2025, where he was unable to duplicate small-sample early-season success in Carolina (.899 OPS, 17 games while within that then-menacing Mudcat lineup), posting a .545 OPS with the Rattlers.

Nadal had yet to debut in 2026, placed on Wilson's Development List to begin the season. He had been a multi-position player since making his DSL debut in 2022 as his fielding page will show. Nadal missed all of 2024 with an undisclosed injury. He'll turn 22 in July. We wish the speedy-but-not-always-efficient basestealer well moving forward.

Wilson Press Release: The Milwaukee Brewers have announced a series of moves that impact the Wilson Warbirds roster: ADD: RHP Jacob Morrison added from ACL Brewers C Kevin Garcia added from ACL Brewers REMOVE: INF Demetrio Nadal released C Luis Corobo transferred to ACL Brewers INF Luiyin Alastre transferred to Wisconsin RHP Ayendy Bravo transferred to ACL Brewers The Warbirds roster now sits at 29 active + 1 Injured List + 1 Development List *** NOTE: The active roster limit at the A-Ball level is 30.

As always, a highlight of the early part of the week! Keep in mind these interviews are also always available via Apple Podcasts and Spotify.

Monday 4/27: Via WTMJ's Morning News (download link): Brewers 360 with Dom Cotroneo Via Fox Sports 920 Milwaukee's "The Huddle": Bill Schroeder (go to the 21:45 minute mark) Via the Fan Milwaukee's "Mason Crosby Show": Christian Yelich Via David Gasper's "Brewers Daily" YouTube page: "Brewers Avoid Being Swept by Pirates" Via WTMJ's Afternoon News (download link): "Lane Grindle breaks down the latest from the Brewers, including Miz becoming the first pitcher to hit 50 strikeouts this season and what that milestone says about his dominance. He also digs into fans’ (aka Julia) obsession with velocity — why it captivates people, how it shapes pitching expectations, and what it means for the modern game." Via the "Wisconsin Sports Daily Show" with Steve "Sparky" Fifer: "Brewers.TV Analyst Tim Dillard breaks down the Brewers rocky start to the 2026 season. Tim discusses Kyle Harrison & other young starters carrying the Brewers pitching staff." Via WSCO's "The Show with Tony G and Leo" (download link): JustBaseball.com's Matt Carroll (go to the 24:00 minute mark) Locked on Brewers with Chuck Freimund - Roundtable discussion among the NL Central "Locked On" hosts