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Hey, any victory over a St. Louis affiliate makes it a good night regardless of what else happens, so thank you, Sounds. Biloxi's natural letdown after playoff qualifying the night prior was evident. We imagine the Timber Rattler kids are still on a self-fulfilling high as they await Sunday's Championship opener. Image courtesy of BrewerFanatic Let's begin our brief journey this AM. Transactions: Milwaukee Brewers activated RHP Enoli Paredes from the 60-day IL, ending his Nashville rehab assignment Biloxi Shuckers activated OF Connor Scott from the 7-day injured list. Biloxi Shuckers transferred INF Ben Metzinger to the Development List. NOTE: While not official as of yet, it appears OF Yophery Rodriguez and LHP Mason Molina will be joining Wisconsin from Carolina for the Midwest League Championship Series (as per Chase Ford of @MiLB_Central). Nashville Pre-Game Media Notes Final: Nashville 5, Memphis (Cardinals) 4 Box Score and Game Log Via the Sounds’ website, game details, and we encourage readers to review affiliate write-ups as part of their Link Report routine: Vihuelas Rally, Cap Off Triumph with Capra's Walk-Off Single - Nashville gets first win of series in thrilling 5-4 contest vs. Memphis We'll let the culmination kick things off! Vinny Capra has had a perfectly acceptable 2024 campaign, though surely, he would have liked to have received more than nine MLB at-bats. The 28-year-old has held on to his 40-man spot all season, and if he had an option remaining for 2025, the Brewers might be tempted to play a similar game with him next season. But because this is his final optionable year, he'll likely be pared from the 40-man roster shortly after the World Series. Thanks for your Nashville efforts this year, Vinny, I guarantee that Rick Sweet appreciated you. I am a Journal-Sentinel subscriber, so I'm never quite sure if the J-S allows non-subscribers a single article view, Curt Hogg delved into the Jacob Misiorowski call-up question this morning here. Long story short, the Brewers bullpen is already insanely good! With less than three weeks left in the regular season, the runway Misiorowski would need to adjust to the majors before a rational playoff roster decision could be made on him is shrinking. “Exactly,” Murphy said. “It’s not fair to him. Everybody adjusts to the big leagues. I don’t care what they do at AAA, or they don’t do. There’s an adjustment. Sometimes they come out quickly. Sometimes they’re not ready, and that can be damaging if they’re not." There are more quotes from Murphy in the article (watch Murphy here), and the 40-man roster status complicates things. His OPS is now just .555, but if the Brewers kept Brian Navarreto as a perpetual catcher/coach for the next decade, many would be fine with it. Big contributions Friday. Does Mitch White get re-added to the 40-man roster in October? Who would have thunk it when he was sent down after his failed Brewers stint? If not, at least White has set himself up for multiple suitors this offseason. Has to be tough for Brewer Hicklen seeing Isaac Collins single in his first MLB plate appearance. Hicklen had previously fanned in his four 2022 KC at-bats, so his total MLB count is 0-for-9, eight K's (and an unfortunate attempt at base advancement). Just a thought, but maybe Shane Smith wouldn't mind a brief reassignment down to help Biloxi in next week's playoff? So much more video from this game via the Sounds' "X" location. Biloxi Pre-Game Media Notes Final: Mississippi (Braves) 7, Biloxi 0 Box Score and Game Log Final Friday Night Game of Regular Season Sees Shuckers Fall to M-Braves - McWilliams records perfect inning in Brewers’ organizational debut The Shuckers four hits were all singles, not necessarily "lonely singles" because they also drew seven walks, but the resulting 0-for-6 with RISP and 11 LOB reflect a frustrating evening. Fifteen K's at the Biloxi plate, including Dylan O'Rae with the golden sombrero. It's a 24.1% K rate at AA in 63 games. What to make of the 20-year-old's season? If it weren't for a supply of riches in Appleton talent, O'Rae would likely have been better served without the midseason bump. It's funny (not really) that in order to make all the organizational puzzle pieces fit, players can be impacted in negative as well as positive ways. Goes down as catching a "foul tip" for the K! We wait until Sunday evening for the Timber Rattlers' final home game of 2024, Game One of the Finals. We bridge that with more Nashville action (doubleheader) and Biloxi looks to set things up for Tuesday's playoff opener. Enjoy your day, everyone! Organizational Scoreboard including starting pitcher info, game times, MiLB TV links, and box scores MiLB Audio Links Current Milwaukee Brewers Organization Batting Stats and Depth Current Milwaukee Brewers Organization Pitching Stats and Depth View full article

NOTE: While not official as of yet, it appears both OF Yophery Rodriguez and LHP Mason Molina will be joining Wisconsin from Carolina for the Midwest League Championship Series (as per Chase Ford of @MiLB_Central).

Friday 9/13: Via WTMJ's Morning News (Download Link): Rick Schlesinger, Brewers President of Business Operations - "We’re talking clinching scenarios! When can we expect playoff tickets going on sale and the announcement of those deals? We try not to put the cart before the horse but we will have the announcement on WTMJ. Plus, we pay homage to Hank the Ballpark Dog who passed away and we get the origin story of Hank." Via WTMJ's Midday News (Download Link): "Mark Kass, executive director of the Wisconsin Athletic Hall of Fame, discussed the new, 1982 Brewers documentary, which captured all the special monuments from that season. Due to overwhelming demand and positive feedback, Marcus Cinemas is adding more screenings - tune in how you can watch it!" Via the "Wisconsin Sports Daily Show" with Steve "Sparky" Fifer: Andrew Wagner Via 97.3's Drew & KB (Hour Three): Jason Hartlund, Executive Vice President - Chief Commercial Officer discusses the upcoming homestand (go to the 27:30 minute mark) Via WSCO's "The Show with Leo and Balky (Hour One): Jack Stern of "BrewerFanatic" (go to the 6:45 minute mark) Via "The Bill Michaels Show" (Hour Two): Tim Allen (go to the 13:00 minute mark) VIDEO Via "Foul Territory" - Curt Hogg of the Journal-Sentinel Postgame shows after the 2-1 win over the D-Backs - Via WTMJ: Dom Cotroneo hosts, Jerry Augustine is the guest Via 97.3's "Baseball Postgame Show" - Tim Allen hosts

T-Rat Talk: Victor Estevez - Timber Rattlers Manager Has Succeeded at Several Levels but Is Still Seeking First Championship By Kyle Lobner

Biloxi Press Release: BILOXI, MS – The Biloxi Shuckers and Milwaukee Brewers have announced that OF Connor Scott has been reinstated from the 7-Day Injured List and INF Ben Metzinger has been placed on the Development List. The active roster stands at 28 players. Nice to have Scott back for next week's playoffs.

Friday 9/13: Via the BrewerFanatic Podcast: "Jack Stern and Spencer Michaelis recap the Rockies and Giants series, Colin Rea’s recent struggles, the changes Aaron Civale and Frankie Montas have made since joining the Brewers, the value of keeping the coaching staff intact under Pat Murphy, and more." Via the "View from Bernie's Chalet" Podcast: Latest episode - "Win It for Hank"

Via our Minor League Forum - Via WSCO's "The Show with Leo and Balky (Hour One, Spotify Link): "Leo and Balky broadcast live from Neuroscience Group Field to discuss all things T-Rats baseball ahead of their Midwest League playoff game against Quad Cities! Rattlers Manager Victor Estevez joined the guys to preview the game and discuss how he keeps his guys relaxed but also ready to play in the playoffs!" (go to the 18:45 minute mark) Via WSCO's "The Show with Leo and Balky (Hour Two, Spotify Link): "Timber Rattlers President and CEO, Rob Zerjav recaps the season and also gives the listeners a taste of what could be coming your way in 2025! (go to the 18:15 minute mark) A reminder we always link to the T-Rats' Postgame Podcasts when available within our Minor League Link Reports. Here is the Spotify link to Thursday evening's latest via Chris Mehring and Kyle Lobner as Wisconsin took the first round playoff series: Postgame Spotify Podcast with comments from Manager Victor Estevez and Luke Adams

Thursday 9/12: Via WSCO's "The Show with Leo and Balky (Hour One, Spotify Link): "Leo and Balky broadcast live from Neuroscience Group Field to discuss all things T-Rats baseball ahead of their Midwest League playoff game against Quad Cities! Rattlers Manager Victor Estevez joined the guys to preview the game and discuss how he keeps his guys relaxed but also ready to play in the playoffs!" (go to the 18:45 minute mark) Via WSCO's "The Show with Leo and Balky (Hour Two, Spotify Link): "Timber Rattlers President and CEO, Rob Zerjav recaps the season and also gives the listeners a taste of what could be coming your way in 2025! (go to the 18:15 minute mark) A reminder we always link to the T-Rats' Postgame Podcasts when available within our Minor League Link Reports. Here is the Spotify link to Thursday evening's latest via Chris Mehring and Kyle Lobner as Wisconsin took the first round playoff series: Postgame Spotify Podcast with comments from Manager Victor Estevez and Luke Adams

Thursday 9/12: NOTE: Tobias Myers was a guest on MLB Network Radio's "Loud Outs". Sirius/XM subscribers will find the interview at the 47:00-minute mark via the app. Via WTMJ's Morning News (Download Link): Tim Dillard Via 97.3's "The Steve Czaban Show" (Hour Two): Tim Allen (go to the 33:20 minute mark) Via the "SIS Baseball" Podcast (Spotify Link): "Sports Info Solutions host Mark Simon and Vinny Rottino went through the Brewers' defensive studs, looking at what makes players like Brice Turang, Blake Perkins, Sal Frelick, and Joey Ortiz so good. Vinny also talked about his favorite jack-of-all-trades major leaguer." (go to the 13:30 minute mark) Via the "Wisconsin Sports Daily Show" with Steve "Sparky" Fifer: "Brewers legend Gorman Thomas discusses his best memories with the Brewers and the upcoming movie "Just a Bit Outside", which details the 1982 Brewers journey to the World Series." Via WSCO's "The Show with Leo and Balky (Hour Two, Spotify Link): Matt Carroll from "Reviewing the Brew" joins the guys to chat all things Brewers & Timber Rattlers (go to the 3:15 minute mark) Postgame shows after the 3-0 victory over the Giants - Via WTMJ: Dom Cotroneo hosts, Jerry Augustine is the guest Via 97.3's "Baseball Postgame Show" - Tim Allen hosts Locked on Brewers with Chuck Freimund - "The Brewers Need to Extend Chourio Again!"

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Thread will be utilized for any minor league news Thursday. Organizational Scoreboard MiLB Audio Links

You'll find Manager Rick Sweet's sit-down interview at the 22:50 minute mark -

Wednesday 9/11: Via the Cespedes Family BBQ Podcast (Spotify Link): "Jordan Shusterman is joined by Milwaukee Journal Sentinel Brewers beat reporter Curt Hogg to discuss all things Brewers, including an impressive season from rookie Jackson Chourio, what their postseason rotation could look like and a look at some of the prospects in the minors that fans should be keeping an eye on for the future." Prefer video? YouTube option Via 97.3's "The Steve Czaban Show" (Hour Three): Jeff Levering Via ESPN Wisconsin's "Jen, Gabe and Chewy" (download link): Sophia Minnaert Via WTMJ's Morning News (Download Link): Jeff Levering Via 97.3's Mike Heller Show (Hour Two): Vinny Rottino Via 97.3's Drew & KB (Hour One): Paul Wagner (go to the 25:45 minute mark) Interviews via 97.3's "Drew & KB": Jim Gantner Rollie Fingers Via 97.3's Drew & KB (Hour Three): "Kelly Kahl (Producer of Just a Bit Outside) joins the show to talk about making the movie that takes you back to the 1982 Brewers! Plus John Adam (1982 Brewers Assistant Trainer) tells stories of 1982!" Postgame shows after the 13-2 drubbing at the hands of the Giants in SF - Via WTMJ: Dom Cotroneo hosts, Jerry Augustine is the guest Via 97.3's "Baseball Postgame Show" - Tim Allen hosts Locked on Brewers with Chuck Freimund (Spotify link)

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Tuesday 9/10: Via WTMJ's Morning News (Download Link): Pat Murphy Via WTMJ's Midday News (Download Link): Jeff Levering Via WTMJ's Midday News (Download Link): "The producers of the new documentary following the 1982 Milwaukee Brewers talk about the importance of the film, some behind-the-scenes secrets, and how the documentary was put together." Via 97.3's "Playoff Push Hour": "Playoff Push with Tim Allen is BACK! Every Tuesday from 2pm-3pm, Tim and Hunter Baumgardt will talk Brewers! Today they gave you reasons to believe in this Brewers team. Plus, Jack Stern (Brewer Fanatic) joins the show!" Via 97.3's Drew & KB (Hour Two): Bill Schroeder Via the "Wisconsin Sports Daily Show" with Steve "Sparky" Fifer: Tim Dillard Via WSCO's "The Show with Leo and Balky (Hour One): "Paul Dietrich from Brew Crew Ball discusses all things Brewers" (go to the 06:35 minute mark) Via "The Bill Michaels Show" (Hour Two): Chuck Freimund (go to the 26:40 minute mark) Postgame shows after the 3-2 win at SF - Via WTMJ: Bob Brainerd hosts, Jerry Augustine is the guest Via 97.3's "Baseball Postgame Show" - Tim Allen hosts Locked on Brewers with Chuck Freimund - "Much, Much Needed Win for the Brewers"

Via Clayton Andrews to the Yankees (at the time).

He and his agent would play the field and listen to offers of yes, a higher-than-usual minor league salary. The Brewers could keep that decision out of the hands of Ernesto and his agent by adding him to the 40-man roster.

Friday 9/6: Via ESPN Wisconsin's "Jen, Gabe and Chewy" (download link): Sophia Minnaert Via WSCO's "The Show with Leo and Balky (Hour One): Jack Stern of "BrewerFanatic" (go to the 7:40 minute mark) Via the "Wisconsin Sports Daily Show" with Steve "Sparky" Fifer: "Andrew Wagner of Forbes Sports *** Monday 9/9: Via WTMJ's Morning News (Download Link): Dom Cotroneo Via the "Barrel Banter Podcast": "Director/Producer Sean Hanish and Producer (and former CBS president!) Kelly Kahl join to preview their upcoming film, Just a Bit Outside: The Story of the 1982 Milwaukee Brewers." Via WTMJ's Morning News (Download Link): Gorman Thomas Latest Milwaukee Tailgate Podcast - "On this week's episode, the guys discussed a disappointing and frustrating week for the Brewers, small ball, the contact play, Sal Frelick and the NL ROY race." Via the "Wisconsin Sports Daily Show" with Steve "Sparky" Fifer: "Andrew Wagner of Forbes Sports Via the "Brew Talk" podcast: "Hunter Baumgardt (97.3 The Game) and David Gasper (Reviewing the Brew and 97.3 The Game) discuss the offense going cold for the Brewers during their homestand. Plus bullpen decisions upcoming. And the guys discuss the scenarios for when the Brewers could clinch the NL Central!" Locked on Brewers with Chuck Freimund - "The Brewers - Down the Stretch We Come!" - David Gasper of "Reviewing the Brew" is Chuck's guest Via the "Brew Crew Scoop" Podcast: "Magic Number is 10 Despite Rough Homestand"

Southern League - Goodbye Mississippi Braves, Hello Columbus Clingstones