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Tuesday 9/17: Via WTMJ's Morning News (Download Link): Pat Murphy 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 the "Wisconsin Sports Daily Show" with Steve "Sparky" Fifer: "Just A Bit Outside" Producer Kelly Kahl discusses the film's huge opening weekend and the future of the film in theaters and on streaming due to the amazing response it has received. Via WSCO's "The Show with Leo and Balky (Hour One): Paul Dietrich from Brew Crew Ball (go to the 06:10 minute mark) Via "The Bill Michaels Show" (Hour Two): Chuck Freimund (go to the 28:10 minute mark) Postgame shows after the 5-1 loss to Zack Wheeler and the Phillies - 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 - "Celebration Party on Hold for the Brewers Yet Montas Earning Big Time Trust"

Yes, 100% confirmed, one-year deal for 2024.

Monday 9/16: Via WTMJ's Morning News (Download Link): Dom Cotroneo Via WTMJ's Afternoon News (Download Link): Lane Grindle 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 good road trip for the Brewers, closing in on clinching at home, 1982 Brewers documentary, bullpen arms, Yelich in the TV booth, and more!" Postgame shows after a 6-2 win over Philly - 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 - "Code Read-y Delivers.... and the Brewers Are on the Brink of a Division Title"

Plus, Logan Henderson hopes to end his season on a better note of late *** Thread will be utilized for any minor league news Tuesday. Organizational Scoreboard MiLB Audio Links

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A unique episode in that we listen to Tim and Jeff discuss the game starting with the bottom of the 9th, so they are commenting just as we were while watching/listening. Then they get into postgame discussion with Hunter after the final run scored.

Sunday 9/15: Postgame shows after the wild 11-10 loss in Arizona - 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 - "Questionable Decision into a Huge Week for the Brewers" Via the Journal Sentinel Podcast: "The Brewers had an excellent 4-2 showing on a road trip to San Francisco and Arizona, but the wild Sunday loss raised some eyebrows. Brewers reporter Todd Rosiak and host JR Radcliffe discuss that game, Pat Murphy's bullpen decisions and the other aspects of the road trip. Jackson Chourio is a 20/20 player at age 20, did Frankie Montas just elevate himself into the No. 2 starter for the postseason, what are the decisions still to be made in the bullpen and lineup for that series and more. In Three Up Three Down, they discuss the loss of Hank the Ballpark Pup, another ridiculous catch from Sal Frelick and Christian Yelich in the announcer's booth. JR goes back in time to look at a forgettable Milwaukee-Arizona comeback loss in Remembrew When, and Todd's Take of the Week looks at the appetizing homestand ahead." Latest Milwaukee Tailgate Podcast - "On this week's show, JR joined Jaymes and Ryan to discuss a good week that ended very poorly, Garrett Mitchell, the ROY race, the best Brewers rookie classes and, of course, Hank the ballpark pup."

With Mother Nature wiping out two game ticket proceeds in Nashville, Saturday's only on-field action (if you can call it that) was in a Biloxi shortened shutout home loss. The Shuckers will hopefully do more than go through the motions on Sunday afternoon, setting up some momentum for their Tuesday playoff opener. Image courtesy of BrewerFanatic It was announced that RHP Ryan Birchard, the 21-year-old drafted out of an upstate New York community college in the 5th round in 2023, would start Sunday's Timber Rattlers playoff opener. It's a surprise given Birchard's struggles in five Wisconsin appearances, all starts since August 13th (14 walks in 10.1 IP, 8.71 ERA). Now, how much has the Wisconsin pitching staff been ravaged by injuries and promotions? Review the roster including the "status" column here. It's clear the one injury that hurts most right now is that of LHP Brian Fitzpatrick, who has been awesome for many weeks as his game log indicates. So, given the options, and considering Birchard will only be asked to pitch a limited number of innings, throwing Birchard in a non-elimination game may be wise, lining up RHP's Alexander Cornielle and (if needed) Will Rudy for road games in the series starting Tuesday. Transactions: N/A Sounds Doubleheader with Memphis Canceled Due to Inclement Weather Games will not be made up – tomorrow’s home finale to be one game at 6:05 PM Central Nashville heads to Norfolk for the final series of the season beginning Tuesday. Those will be the lone regular season games within this coming week's Link Reports, with the focus placed on Biloxi and Wisconsin playoff action. Biloxi Pre-Game Media Notes (unavailable for this date) Final: Mississippi (Braves) 6, Biloxi 0, called with one out in the bottom of the 7th Box Score and Game Log Shuckers Fall to M-Braves in Penultimate Game of Regular Season - Hall records multi-hit effort, bullpen tosses 5.1 shutout innings First, we can enjoy happier memories as acting Manager Fidel Pena relives Thursday's playoff-clinching sweep - Coming off a 7-0 loss Friday night, this repeat shutout makes us wonder how much champagne was enjoyed Thursday. RH reliever Chase Costello's arrival from Wisconsin has been most welcome, he stranded a runner for miscast and struggling LH starter Adam Seminaris, and then Costello tossed two additional scoreless frames. He has allowed one hit in six scoreless innings (4 BB, 6 K). Each of the Shuckers' four hits was a single. Brock Wilken drew a walk, but we'll see if he can keep his 2024 mark with Biloxi above the infamous Mendoza line. Eric Brown, Jr. sat for a consecutive game. His line of .220/.317/.262 (.532 OPS) in 105 games is well, less than ideal. Looks like a bullpen game on Sunday, with Kaleb Bowman the opener as the linked game summary noted. Biloxi day game Sunday, Nashville evening, but the Sounds will be opposite the Timber Rattlers, who wisely scheduled a 6:40 PM local time game, avoiding both the Packers and Brewers attention span conflicts. Go T-Rats! 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

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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

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