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Had to hide Matt's post. Them's the rules....

Tuesday 8/14: Via WTMJ's Morning News (Download Link): Pat Murphy Via 97.3's "The Steve Czaban Show" w/Guest Hosts (Hour Two): Tim Allen (go to the 14:10 minute mark) Via 97.3's Mike Heller Show (Hour Two): Vinny Rottino (go to the 4:35 minute mark) Via WTMJ's Midday News (Download Link): Adam McCalvy 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 (go to the 07:10 minute mark) Via "The Bill Michaels Show" (Hour Two): Chuck Freimund (go to the 29:10 minute mark) Latest Milwaukee Tailgate Podcast - "On this episode of The Tailgate, Jaymes, Paul, and Spencer talk about the Brewers’ recent demolition of the Braves on into the Reds series, DL Hall’s return (and quick exit), Tobias Myers best pitch, Jackson Chourio’s amazing performances, likely playoff performers, Yoho and The Mis. All of that, plus not letting Ryan back into America, and listener questions, of course." Postgame shows after the 7-2 shellacking by the Dodgers - Via WTMJ: Dom Cotroneo hosts, Craig Coshun is the guest Via 97.3's "Baseball Postgame Show" - Tim Allen hosts Locked on Brewers with Chuck Freimund - "Is This the Way it's Going to be for the Brewers?"

Final: DSL Reds (Rojos) 3, DSL Brewers #1 Squad 1 Box Score and Game Log Oh, what a tough loss given the pitching Team Uno received from 17-year-old Panamanian starting RHP Manuel Moreno, who has posted a 1.00 WHIP in his first 33 pro innings. It just seems as though the Brewers hit more often than not on pitchers from what we may call outlier locales (Panama, Mexico, Nicaragua, etc.). LHP Idalberto Santiesteban and RHP Gabriel Colmenarez will be great Wheel of Fortune puzzle answers someday. They each tossed a scoreless inning of relief, before Colmenarez retired the first two men in the bottom of the 8th. Then this happened: - Walk - Infield Single - Triple to surrender the 1-0 lead that was grabbed in the 7th - Single for the 3-1 score - Double which did not drive in a run - Pop-out finally ends the inning But let's agree the usually vaunted Prime Brewers lineup did not come through, partly because Luis Pena exited mid-game from the DH spot, and recently-transferred from Brewers #2 OF Jose Anderson was idle, apparently dealing with HBP issues from earlier in the week. That being said, c'mon men: Team RISP: 2-for-12. Team LOB: 8. Neither of those two RISP hits drove in a run, the only Cerveceros run scored on a GIDP. Final: DSL Brewers #2 Squad 5, DSL Red Sox Blue 4 Box Score and Game Log It's a walkoff, baby! Each team managed only five hits, but it was over quickly in the bottom of the 9th at the Brewers' new complex. Second baseman Moises Polanco, a young 17 years old (18 next May), led off with a single. We likely have not mentioned Polanco often enough, so we'll make up for it here. Polanco reached base four times from the leadoff spot (single, two walks, HBP) to lift his OBP for the season to .411 along with 20 steals in 25 tries. Big-money bonus signee Jorge Quintana then hit a line drive double to center field (as a LH batter, switch-hitter) to end matters. Nice to see Team Dos keep their heads up and it's a spin of results between the two squads management wasn't likely anticipating. This win placed Team Dos at 26-21, hardly a troubling record at all. We'll give the pitching game ball to 18-year-old Venezuelan RHP Francisco Guevara; check out his game logs to see how his current 12.10 ERA is leaps and bounds lower than his start to the season. The young man can enter the winter feeling better about progress, since he began his season surrendering eight runs over his first two outings before he retired a batter and moved away from his infinity ERA at the time.

Keep in mind that he is now on the Temporary Inactive List, not Development. Temporary Inactive (possibly a funeral or other family matter, or any other personal reason necessitating time away)

Carolina Press Release: Roster Update: Birchard to Wisconsin; Reyes to 7-day IL; Broca added from ACL Brewers ZEBULON – The Milwaukee Brewers recently announced a series roster transactions affecting the Carolina Mudcats active roster. The announced moves include promotion of RHP Ryan Birchard from the Mudcats to A+ Wisconsin, LHP Anfernny Reyes placed on the 7-day IL and the addition of LHP Jesus Broca from the Arizona Complex League Brewers to the Mudcats. The Carolina Mudcats roster is currently at 29 active players and 7 on the injured list. In summary: 8/13: RHP Ryan Birchard transferred from Carolina to A+ Wisconsin 8/13: LHP Anfernny Reyes placed on the 7-day IL as of 8/12 8/13: LHP Jesus Broca added to Carolina from ACL Brewers Broca will wear #26

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There will not be a formal Link Report Tuesday AM with just the two DSL games on the docket Monday. Look for summaries to be posted by me today that Joseph will incorporate into Wednesday AM's report.

Monday 8/12: Via WTMJ's Morning News (Download Link): Dom Cotroneo Via the "Wisconsin Sports Daily Show" with Steve "Sparky" Fifer: Andrew Wagner of Forbes Sports - NOTE: Friday's chat with Wagner posted later than usual, you can listen to that here Via the "Wisconsin Sports Daily Show" with Steve "Sparky" Fifer: "Senior MLB Writer for Forbes Sports Anthony Witrado discusses the Brewers upcoming series against the LA Dodgers, including giving a scouting report on LA and discussing some of the similarities between the Dodgers and Milwaukee." VIDEO - Latest from Dom Cotroneo's YouTube Page: "In this BaseballSavant breakdown, we took a deep dive into what was different about this start for DL Hall vs his previous work in April before he landed on the injured list." VIDEO via MLB Network's "Off Base": Tobias Myers Via the "Brew Talk" podcast: "Hunter Baumgardt (97.3 The Game) and David Gasper (Reviewing the Brew and 97.3 The Game) discuss the possible bullpen moves ahead, the offense getting hot, and the upcoming series for the Brewers against the Dodgers." Via the "Barrel Banter Podcast": "Former producer Caleb Kassulke discusses the Brewers' shaky yet talented pitching staff and why they may be primed for a 2018-esque postseason run." Via the "Cream City Pod" with BrewerFanatic's own Spencer Michaelis: "Topics Covered by Spencer and Gunner Amelunk: - Braves and Reds series reviews - Jackson Chourio Ceiling vs Floor - DL Hall = 6 Man Rotation? - Adames' defense - Garrett Mitchell - Rhys Hoskins - Random Brewers *** 8:05 minute mark for Murph! Postgame shows after the 5-2 loss to the Dodgers - Via WTMJ: Dom Cotroneo hosts, Craig Coshun is Dom's guest Via 97.3's "Baseball Postgame Show" - Tim Allen hosts Locked on Brewers with Chuck Freimund - "The Brewers Playing with One Arm Tied Behind Their Back"

Be sure to check out our 2024 Biloxi Shuckers thread to hear from the man himself.

Sunday 8/12: Postgame shows after the 4-3 loss to the Reds - Via WTMJ: Dom Cotroneo hosts, Jerry Augustine is Dom's guest Via 97.3's "Baseball Postgame Show" - Tim Allen hosts Locked on Brewers with Chuck Freimund - "An Opportunity This Week for the Brewers" Via the Journal Sentinel Podcast: "The Brewers' bats went on a tear for a 5-1 week, and it's even better than a hot week. Tobias Myers and Colin Rea further reinforced that they can be counted on as the season gets closer to the biggest games of the year, and DL Hall's return Sunday offered some intriguing signs. Host JR Radcliffe and fellow Journal Sentinel writer Curt Hogg look at the big breakout, from rookie Jackson Chourio's continued sky-high success to a series of promising updates for relievers to Joey Ortiz snapping out of his funk. In Three Up Three Down, they remark upon Devin Williams' first save of the year and Rhys Hoskins' thrilling homer to set it up. Remembrew When takes a look back at the Brewers' 1992 rookie of the year (with an unexpected tie-in to the past week), and Curt Blanche goes behind the curtain for a story twist after Friday's game."

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There were eight games on the Brewers farm Saturday, and the affiliates combined for just 42 hits. We'll drop the DSL Brewers #2 squad and their 12 knocks, so we're left with seven contests and 30 hits. (Does some quick math...) Not great! Despite the lack of balls dropping in, the clubs managed three wins on the day. Plus, as you'll see, Biloxi's loss featured a sweet AA debut and Carolina's twinbill split garnered the attention of a nation. Image courtesy of BrewerFanatic Let's kick off our tour of a very busy day! Transactions: 1B Blake Burke assigned to Wisconsin Timber Rattlers from ACL Brewers. Carolina Mudcats activated RHP Jason Woodward from the 60-day injured list. Nashville Pre-Game Media Notes Final: Nashville 3, Indianapolis (Pirates) 0 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: Elite Giants Flip the Script, Shut Out Indianapolis on Saturday - Four Nashville pitchers combine to silence Indians, 3-0 With Carlos D, Rodriguez sitting this one out, we don't have our in-game Rodriguez reunion at the AAA level quite yet, but Carlos F. reminds us that he's still a starting pitcher prospect to keep an eye on, though it certainly seems as though his next real MLB opportunity will be in 2025, barring injury mayhem on the big-league level. Tyler Black played third base Saturday as his position-du-jour tour continues, which is seemingly fine, but man, where is his head regarding this? Guessing an honest unfiltered answer might express frustration, but actually, why surmise that way. Let's just say Black is embracing things daily. Isaac Collins had that great month of June (.939 OPS including a .543 SLG), but after a middling July (.637 OPS), he's primed to get back to form. The Nashville "X" feed has both the offensive and defensive Collins highlights. A more dominant Bryan Hudson rehab outing would have been ideal, but the 6'8" lefty navigated his way through his scoreless two outs, stranding a runner for Rodriguez and preserving the shutout. Biloxi Pre-Game Media Notes Final: Montgomery (Rays) 1, Biloxi 0 Box Score and Game Log Hunt Dazzles in Double-A Debut, Shuckers Fall to Biscuits - Brewers’ No. 29 prospect strikes out 8 over 5.1 innings in debut There has been absolutely nothing fluky about KC Hunt's 2024 - click on that linked Player Page and expand the 2024 "Three Teams" down arrow. Kicking off his season as an older 23-year-old in Carolina's bullpen (he turned 24 in July), he toiled six weeks there before his bump to Appleton. Credit not just Hunt, but the Brewers in recognizing that a starting role would suit Hunt and the organization best. You just read in Javik Blake's game summary that RHP Shane Smith is set to start Sunday's game. Consider that - two non-drafted pitchers (Hunt and Smith) with injury-marred and/or performance-questionable college careers are poised to be big-league contributors by the second half of 2025. We're talking just dominant profiles here, folks. This organization is on such a roll. There is a trio of Hunt videos at the Shuckers "X" feed. There's one opponent highlight, and that's the one Hunt pitch that the Biscuits managed to turn around. Biloxi lost? Doesn't feel like it, the mound future is so bright. Wisconsin Pre-Game Media Notes (download link) Final: Quad Cities (Royals) 13, Wisconsin 2 Box Score and Game Log Rattlers Find an Unlucky Thirteen in Quad Cities - River Bandits beat Wisconsin 13-2 OK, so unlike the Shuckers game, I guess this one really does feel like a loss. Manager Victor Estevez subbed out Cooper Pratt, Jadher Areinamo and Luis Lara late. Will the Royals' recent 1st round pick, 6th overall out of the University of Florida, Jac Caglianone, remember that his first professional home run, a grand slam, was off position player Jose Acosta? Luke Adams had the night off. Welcome to High-A, Blake Burke, 0-for-3 (one walk). He committed a fielding error at first base but is credited for being a steady presence there in his University of Tennessee career. In four appearances (one in relief) between June 30th and July 23rd, RHP Alexander Cornielle pitched 16 scorelss innings. In three starts since, he has allowed 24 runs in 13.2 innings. You can't say being left in for a 12-run pummeling July 30th won't subsequently mess with your head, mechanics, etc. Has a season ever gone so sideways so abruptly? Well, of course, seasons have, I'm asking rhetorically... Speaking of off the rails, fireballing RH reliever Yerlin Rodriguez has walked 13 (plus an HBP) in his last four outings, covering four innings. Final, Game One: Fredericksburg (Nationals) 4, Carolina 1 Box Score and Game Log Final, Game Two: Carolina 3, Fredericksburg 1, eight innings (scheduled for seven) Box Score and Game Log Mudcats Split Doubleheader with Fredericksburg Nats and Cats, baby! Considering visiting teams rarely if ever travel in the Carolina League (hoping Carolina makes it happen in the playoffs, right, Voice of the Mudcats Chris Edwards?), it's very cool that someone for the affiliate is grabbing video highlights from the Fredericksburg feed on the Muddies "X" timeline. Game One: Talk about one rough inning. Starter Josh Timmerman began the 4th: HBP, run-scoring double, walk, walk. Timmerman was lifted after getting the first out on a liner to left field. RHP Jesus Flores inherited the base-loaded situation: run-forcing walk, single, run-forcing walk (all three inherited runners scored). That was the game. Shoutout to 6'5" 20-year-old 1B Reece Walling (video in that timeline link above) on his double, single and walk. Game Two: How closely does the country of Nicaragua follow their prospects (and they are nearly all with the Brewers). This media account was on top of this remarkable 2nd-ever Carolina appearance (first start) for 19-year-old RHP Bryan Rivera - 6 IP, 2 H, 0 R, 1 BB, 9 K, by sharing this earlier Maryvale photo. Oh, and the account updated their followers on Carlos F. Rodriguez in Nashville moments later. This game looked to be a 1-0 win for Flores, but reliever Dikember Sanchez, who has been excellent, was victimized by this leadoff home run in the bottom of the final scheduled frame. In case you missed the link just above, here's the go-ahead worm-burner, a liner in the box score: Other than sidelined second baseman Josh Adamczewski (back), only catcher Satchell Norman sat out both games. Final, Game One: DSL Orioles Orange 9, DSL Brewers #1 Squad 5 Box Score and Game Log Final, Game Two: DSL Orioles Orange 2, DSL Brewers #1 Squad 0 Box Score and Game Log Team Uno had a chance to leapfrog the Baltimore entry and take over first place in their division if the sweep of the doubleheader had flipped. Instead, the Cerveceros Prime find themselves 3.5 games back, though just two games in the loss column. Tantalizingly close in the opener (remember, seven-inning games), the Uno's saw a 5-3 lead disintegrate and more in a six-run Orioles 6th inning. RHP Johan Zapata, who had just joined his new teammates as part of yesterday's reported-on larger player move to fortify the club for Saturday's action, was burned in his third inning of relief. To his credit, Zapata stranded the bases loaded upon entering in the 2nd inning for starting RHP Dariel Jaquez. We typed this in yesterday's report: Six successful SB attempts in seven tries, shortstop Luis Pena now 39-of-43 on the basepaths. Pena was oddly removed from defense mid-inning in the top of the 8th, something to monitor. Guess who didn't play in either game today. The 17-year-old with the .398/.462/.590 line (1.052 OPS). That, needless to say given the results, was less than ideal. In the nightcap, two Brewer pitchers danced around four walks through six scoreless innings before a one-out HBP by RHP Saul Sanchez (0.93 WHIP this season) led to some bad-luck ground ball base hits to break the scoreless ice. Shortstop Jesus Made dropped a feed from first base on a forceout atempt which led to the insurance run for the Birds. Final: DSL Brewers #2 Squad 7, DSL Royals Ventura 3 Box Score and Game Log Kudos to this Crew. Having been told (in so many non-spoken words) that they were indeed the 2024 little brother on the island, having two of the better position players and two of their more impressive pitchers switch locker room allegiance earlier in the day, Team Dos impressed here. Four pitchers combined to not allow a single earned run through nine innings, walking only three. 17-year-old CF Frandy Lafond has had a sneaky-good 103 plate appearances, he hit a two-run shot in the 6th for his 3rd HR of his rookie season, singled, drove in three overall, and stole his 11th base, while lifting his OBP to .402. He was caught stealing twice, now 11-for-14 in that regard. The Cerveceros Dos actually were caught stealing home in consecutive innings late, both part of unsuccessful double-steal plays. It's just the full-season teams in action Sunday, and as the schedule will show you, the games are spread throughout the early afternoon, late afternoon, and evening. Hope it's a wonderful mid-August summer day for all, everything is flying by too quickly! 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

Saturday 8/9: Postgame shows after the 1-0 win over the Reds - Via WTMJ: Dom Cotroneo hosts Via 97.3's "Baseball Postgame Show" - Tim Allen hosts

Glances at the tail end of this AM’s Link Report 😉

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