Jim Goulart

Sunday 3/8: VIDEO via Curt Hogg's "Brewer Territory" with Corey Knebel: "Why MLB told the Brewers their plan for ABS challenges is illegal Via the Journal Sentinel Podcast: "Curt Hogg is in Arizona and sniffing around at Milwaukee Brewers camp, with some observations he'd like to share on this episode, hosted by JR Radcliffe. The two Milwaukee Journal Sentinel colleagues discuss the plight of Brandon Woodruff, the Quinn Priester injury, the promise of Kyle Harrison and Brandon Sproat and ... have we ruled out Aaron Ashby as a starter for sure? Plus: The center field picture, some early World Baseball Classic takeaways and where pineapple belongs on the fruit hierarchy." Latest Milwaukee Tailgate Podcast - "Our annual Brewers preview series rolls on this week, with Jaymes and Ryan going to a two man booth to discuss the pitcching staff, where despite a number of offseason changes the outlook for 2026 remains bright. After that, they took questions on a number of pitching things as well as the kerfuffle created by the Brewers trying to game the ABS system."

3/8 Box Score: at home vs. Mariners (6-3 win) MINOR DETAILS: OF Jordyn Adams (0), OF Luis Castillo (95), INF/OF Daniel Guilarte (00), OF Jacob Hurtubise (77), INF Ethan Murray (62), INF/OF Jheremy Vargas (94), RHP Patricio Aquino (65), LHP Jesús Broca (66), RHP Will Childers (98), RHP Jesus Flores (91), RHP Edwin Jiménez (85), LHP Bjorn Johnson (74) and RHP Joshua Quezada (92). *** Broca and Childers still sporting 0.00 ERA's after a combined nine appearances. This was Ethan Murray's day -

3/7 Box Score: at Angels (7-1 win) MINOR DETAILS: OF José Anderson (66), OF Dasan Brown (00), INF Daniel Dickinson (88), INF Daniel Guilarte (0), INF Ethan Murray (92), RHP Kaleb Bowman (60), LHP Sam Garcia (74), RHP Edwin Jiménez (85), RHP José Nova (96) and RHP Yerlin Rodriguez (62). *** A late addition was 2025 Carolina Mudcat RHP Bryan Rivera, who pitched the 9th after Rodriguez tossed the 8th. Each pitcher tossed a scoreless frame while stranding two apiece.

Following up our very detailed November post on former Brewers farmhand Bryan Torres, the Cardinals optioned him from big league camp Saturday.

Spent part of his age 24 season with Biloxi in 2025

Friday 3/6: Via Tim Allen's "Spring Training Live" on 105.7 The Fan: "Hear from manager Pat Murphy, Jared Koenig, Trevor Megill and Chad Patrick" Via David Gasper's "Brewers Daily" YouTube page: "Spring Breakout Rosters Are Here!" Via the Brew Crew Review Podcast: Discussion on the Caleb Durbin - Harrison/Drohan Trade Locked on Brewers with Chuck Freimund - "Andrew Vaughn Ready to Prove He's the First Baseman for 2026 and beyond?" - Matt Carroll is Chuck's guest -- NOTE: I have since reminded Chuck the Brewers control Vaughn through 2027 *** Via the "Sidelined" Podcast with Brooke Fletcher and Dani Klupenger "Sophia Minnaert joins Brooke and Dani to reflect on her journey covering the Milwaukee Brewers as she's at her 14th spring training as the team's reporter. She shares stories from growing up in Madison as the daughter of a coach, how that background shaped her approach to sports, and what it’s like covering the always entertaining Brewers manager Pat Murphy. Minnaert also talks about the advantages of being bilingual in baseball and recalls the moment former Brewers star Carlos Gómez realized she spoke Spanish. The conversation looks back on eight seasons covering one of the most successful stretches in Brewers history, how she builds trust with players during a grueling 162-game schedule, the cities she enjoys most on the MLB circuit, and why the World Baseball Classic always brings extra excitement around the clubhouse."

Via Tim Allen's "Spring Training Live" on 105.7 The Fan: "Tim & Tommy Wortz chat with this Kyle Harrison, Cooper Pratt and Jacob Misiorowski" The Pratt interview is at the 01:24:00 hour/minute mark.

3/6 Box Score: at home vs. Diamondbacks (6-2 win) MINOR DETAILS: INF Eric Bitonti (93), INF Mike Boeve (96), INF Eric Brown Jr. (88), OF Luis Castillo (66), INF Brady Ebel (91), OF Jacob Hurtubise (77), INF Dylan O'Rae (0), OF Josiah Ragsdale (00), INF/OF Jheremy Vargas (94), RHP Kaleb Bowman (60), RHP Will Childers (98), LHP Brian Fitzpatrick (97), LHP Sam Garcia (92), RHP Blake Holub (95), LHP Mark Manfredi (84), RHP Bryan Rivera (74), RHP Yerlin Rodríguez (62) and RHP Peter Strzelecki (38). *** Five scoreless one-hit innings from the five relievers. Mike Boeve two-run HR (381 ft w/EV 99.5 MPH.), Eric Bitonti base knock.

In the next frame, Manny Machado led off with a sharp line drive double and Junior Caminero homered immediately after. Cruz would retire Julio Rodriguez on a fly out before being lifted, but what a day’s worth of experience for the 24-year-old.

3/5: at home vs. the Diamondbacks 3/6 Media Notes MINOR DETAILS: INF Eric Bitonti (93), INF Mike Boeve (96), INF Eric Brown Jr. (88), OF Luis Castillo (66), INF Brady Ebel (91), OF Jacob Hurtubise (77), INF Dylan O'Rae (0), OF Josiah Ragsdale (00), INF/OF Jheremy Vargas (94), RHP Kaleb Bowman (60), RHP Will Childers (98), LHP Brian Fitzpatrick (97), LHP Sam Garcia (92), RHP Blake Holub (95), LHP Mark Manfredi (84), RHP Bryan Rivera (74), RHP Yerlin Rodríguez (62) and RHP Peter Strzelecki (38).

Thursday 3/5: Via Fox Sports 920 Milwaukee's "The Huddle": "Brewers reporter Hunter Baumgardt talks about the stories out of Brewers Spring Training." Via David Gasper's "Brewers Daily" YouTube page: "Christian Yelich is Ready for Bubble Wrap" Via SportsRadio the Fan's "Nine 2 Noon" Show: "Vinny Rottino talks through some of the spring training concerns with the starting rotation. Plus, Christian Yelich made his debut and showed out, but what has changed in his game?" Via WTMJ's Afternoon News (download link): WTMJ’s Dominic Cotroneo, the host of “Brewers All Access” VIDEO via Mike Heller's "I Love Mondays" Podcast: Vinny Rottino (go the 21:00 minute mark) Via Tim Allen's "Spring Training Live" on 105.7 The Fan: "Tim & Tommy Wortz chat with this Kyle Harrison, Cooper Pratt and Jacob Misiorowski" WTMJ's "Brewers Weekly" with Dom Cotroneo - "Spring Training Interviews with Quinn Priester, Pat Murphy, Garrett Mitchell, and more!" Locked on Brewers with Chuck Freimund - "Brewers Stack the MLB Top 100 — the Winning on All Levels in Milwaukee!" Via Curt Hogg & Corey Knebel - Via Foul Territory -

3/5 Box Score: at Rockies (10-7 win) MINOR DETAILS: INF/OF Josh Adamczewski (66), INF Juan Baez (92), OF Dasan Brown (00), INF Blake Burke (85), INF Daniel Dickinson (0), INF Filippo Di Turi (60), OF Handelfry Encarnación (88), OF Jacob Hurtubise (74), INF Ethan Murray (62), RHP Joe Corbett (84), LHP Anthony Flores (65), RHP Michael Fowler (95), RHP Garrett Hodges (77) and RHP Garrett Stallings (97). *** Burke and Hurtubise walks represented the lone instances of reaching base.

"Jackson Chourio will not play Friday against the Netherlands due to physical issues, sources report to @hsmdeportes" .

OK, so kind of important #Brewers fans learn more here - "Possible sensitive injury for Venezuela. Everything points to Jackson Chourio not being in the lineup against the Netherlands due to alleged physical issues. Initially, it was said that he would only miss the first game, but now the concern is growing that the absence could extend to more games in the World Baseball Classic."

Brief 2025 Brewers farmhand (four appearances), now 24 years old, goes back to indy ball.

Infielder Jadher Areinamo, on Tampa's 40-man roster, was optioned to AA Montgomery in the Southern League.

3/5: at the Rockies 3/5 Media Notes MINOR DETAILS: INF/OF Josh Adamczewski (66), INF Juan Baez (92), OF Dasan Brown (00), INF Blake Burke (85), INF Daniel Dickinson (0), INF Filippo Di Turi (60), OF Handelfry Encarnación (88), OF Jacob Hurtubise (74), INF Ethan Murray (62), RHP Joe Corbett (84), LHP Anthony Flores (65), RHP Michael Fowler (95), RHP Garrett Hodges (77) and RHP Garrett Stallings (97).

01:14:00 hour/minute mark for Wilken - Via Tim Allen's "Spring Training Live" on 105.7 The Fan: "Hear from Murph's Favorite Blake Perkins, top prospect Brock Wilken, and an exclusive interview with General Manager Matt Arnold"