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Saturday 4/20: Postgame shows after a 12-5 thrashing of STL -Via 97.3's "Baseball Postgame Show": - "The Crew destroy St Lou and Tim Allen presents his all 420 team today!" Via WTMJ with Dom Cotroneo: Craig Coshun is Dom's guest

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Thread will be utilized for any minor league news Saturday, lineup updates, etc.Organizational Scoreboard including starting pitcher info, game times, MiLB TV links, and box scores

The four Brewers minor league affiliates played their Friday evening games opposite a very tight and nail-biting parent club victory in St. Louis. For those of us (raises hand) who track their Twitter feeds while taking in the big-league contest, we were treated to a variety of video clips provided by each of the farm clubs. We are so spoiled in this regard in 2024. This veteran Link Reporter (oh my, since 2001, really?) thinks back to those early days, long before MiLB placed all minor league team websites under one umbrella and streamlined operations from a video and audio perspective. Reports were culled pretty much purely from box scores and game logs from locales such as Huntsville, Brevard County, West Virginia, and late nights listens from High Desert. Ah, memories... Image courtesy of BrewerFanatic Not only did all four affiliates prove victorious Friday, but they were all come-from-behind wins. Yes, even Wisconsin's 13-3 rout saw them trail 1-0 after half an inning, and MLB and MiLB do track come-from-behind victories in this manner. Transactions: Milwaukee Brewers activated RHP Trevor Megill from the 7-day injured list (brief rehab stint in Nashville ends) Milwaukee Brewers recalled SS Andruw Monasterio from Nashville Sounds (takes the spot of 1B Jake Bauers, Bereavement List) OF Justin Dirden assigned to Biloxi Shuckers (made Brewers organization debut Friday) On April 5th, MLB Trade Rumors discussed Houston's release of Dirden, the only other organization the 26-year-old LH bat had known. Good way to get to know him. Last night my friend Daniel provided as-they-happen observances in a nice concise Minor League Forum thread. Feel free to review that as I'll add what I can below. Final, Nashville 3, Omaha (Royals) 2 (Media Notes unavailable Friday) 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: Hicklen's Eighth Inning Homer Lifts Sounds Over Omaha - Chad Patrick throws quality start in Nashville’s 3-2 win over Storm Chasers Love that Mr. Hicklen reposted this post from the 16th last night: Minor league free agents, trade pickups in seemingly minor deals, Milwaukee's front office just seems to hit much more often than not. And by hit, it doesn't have to be a grand slam acquisition. Considering that 40-man roster outfielder Chris Roller has been sidelined for unknown reasons since exiting a game early on the 11th, Hicklen would appear to be the logical "next man up" should the Brewers need to address any new outfield issue at the big-league level. Hicklen is that close. In the meantime, he fills up the cleanup spot line like he did in Friday's box. By the way, 9-for-10 in stolen base attempts, he'd fit right in! It'd take some 40-man roster maneuvering to bring Brewer up to the Brewers, but keep one eye open, Joey Wiemer. Speaking of solid pickups in rather invisible ways, do you remember how RHP Chad Patrick landed with the Crew in November? Good for you if you immediately blurted out the Abraham Toro-to-Oakland deal. Patrick's 2023 numbers in offensively charged AA and AAA environs in 2023 don't catch the eye, As Patrick continues to stretch out, he has a shiny WHIP of 1.00 through his first three starts with the Sounds. More video from the Sounds' X feed can be found here. Biloxi Pre-Game Media Notes Final: Biloxi 5, Chattanooga (Reds) 3 Box Score and Game Log Shuckers Storm Back for Seventh Straight Win - Bullpen tosses four scoreless innings, Shuckers score five unanswered in win over Lookouts Before I forget, and circling back to how we as fans are treated so well in our prospect fandom, keep the Biloxi archived interview page bookmarked. I will always contend that the very best way to learn about the players we follow is to listen to the chats with the coaches and farmhands faithfully as the season progresses. The Shuckers' Javik Blake wonderfully releases his interviews daily. Although we have to wait until each Monday to get Jeff Hem's week's worth of Nashville audio, it is worth the wait and one of my favorite half-hours of the week, plowing through all the entries in that collection. Plus, we get Chris Mehring and Kyle Lobner's postgame podcasts at least twice each Appleton homestand. Spoiled, folks. We await word on Eduardo Garcia's injury status, not to mention that C/1B Wes Clarke last played Sunday the 14th. Several Shuckers who normally wouldn't see as much consistent playing time have had a chance to show their wares. Hard to argue with a seven-game winning streak, right? The number of runs scored during the streak - 31, so just under 4.5 per contest. No double-digit explosions, but that's not really what this squad is about. Yay for the new dude -- More video from the Shuckers' X feed can be found here. RHP Tyler Woessner allowed six hits in five innings (three of them doubles), walked one and plunked another. But only two of the three runs charged to him were earned, and even on his not-very-best nights, we smile with him on the mound. Save #4 for Justin Yeager and his 0.00 ERA through 5.2 innings with seven K's, all because the Braves didn't think William Contreras was enough to hand Matt Arnold. Come back to MLB Network in 15 years for their full-length retrospective film on the Esteury Ruiz deal. Kudos to all the Biloxi bullpen members, by the way. Wisconsin Pre-Game Media Notes (download link) Final: Wisconsin 13, Cedar Rapids (Twins) 3 Box Score and Game Log Rattlers Find a Lucky 13 on a Friday to Beat Kernels - Wisconsin scores eight runs in first inning for a 13-3 win Enjoy: It's a 0.91 WHIP through the very first three pro appearances (all starts) for 2023 13th round RHP Brett Wichrowski. I fear that no matter how it goes down, this coming July's Milwaukee amateur draft will unfairly be compared to the 2023 crop - how could it not be? Ho-hum, Mike Boeve, playing first base in this one, reached all three times (two singles, walk). We trust his exit from the contest to open the 5th inning was purely related to the 12-2 score at the time. Do we nit-pick a .553/.642/.632 line - I am embarrassed my keyboard even typed that. However, 18 singles and three doubles within the 21 Boeve knocks. Look, it's only a dozen games, but the early offensive breakout of shortstop Gregory Barrios (he of the $1 million signing bonus in January 2021) is potentially huge. The glove is (and was) fantastic, but that .585 OPS as a Mudcat last season is hard to forget. It's a .941 OPS in his hot current season start. Lest we forget, we'll have to hope for a similar advancement by the even pricier January 2022 signing, the not-related-to-Gregory Johan Barrios, the now 19-year-old $1.385 million bonus baby who struggled in Maryvale in 2023 and did not break camp with Carolina this year. Final: Carolina 5, Augusta (Braves) 3 Box Score and Game Log Rodriguez Go-Ahead Grand Slam in Ninth Powers Mudcats to Thrilling Win Sorry, Yophery Rodriguez, we didn't mean to bury the lead! Make sure, like always, you digest that game story linked above, and then take in this clip, keeping in mind that it's a road game, so it's the opponent's call and non-exemplary camera work. But do enjoy watching all the gray uniforms circling the bases from the overhead view, along with the dejected drooping shoulders in red jerseys. Man, shut out for 8.1 innings, and then that, wow. Oh, are Brewers fans going to grow to love this face, and Yophery doesn't turn 19 until December. This current front office / scouting regime is coming up aces. Looks like 18-year-old RHP Josh Knoth is being brought along early at a perfectly reasonable pace, pitching exactly every seven days, thanks to the MiLB schedule introduced in 2022. RHP Jesus Rivero, 20, hasn't lined up exactly with Knoth, but was a good choice for the piggy-back here. What's that, another undrafted find excelling in Carolina before an eventual mid-year bump to Wisconsin? Say hello to 22-year-old RHP Harrison Durow (save # 4), yet to allow a hit in his three appearances (all saves), Five K's, one BB, one HBP - the 0.25 WHIP is fun. It's an afternoon affair for the Timber Rattlers, but the other affiliates rock out their Saturday nights, which we all know are alright for fightin'. We'll see if Biloxi's TJ Shook shakes Chattanooga all night long. Enjoy the start of your weekend, everyone. Catch you again Sunday AM. Organizational Scoreboard including starting pitcher info, game times, MiLB TV links, and box scores Current Milwaukee Brewers Organization Batting Stats and Depth Current Milwaukee Brewers Organization Pitching Stats and Depth View full article

Friday 4/19: Via WTMJ's Morning News (Download Link): Adam McCalvy Via the new BrewerFanatic Podcast: "Jack Stern and Spencer Michaelis wrap up the most recent week of games, mixing in listener questions throughout. They discuss what has gone wrong with DL Hall, as well as the potential "fix." They also talk about Pat Murphy's bullpen management thus far and why it may be cause for some concern. Spencer gives a rundown on some of the impressive performances from the minor league side so far, and they wrap up with some injury updates and a quick preview of the upcoming series with the Cardinals." Via 97.3's "The Steve Czaban Show": Paul Wagner (go to the 32:00 minute mark) Reviewing the Brew's" Cold Brew Podcast: "Co-hosts Dave Gasper and Matt Carroll break down the latest news surrounding the Brewers. Christian Yelich is back on the injured list with a back problem. How does that impact the offense just when he was back to his MVP self? Jackson Chourio is struggling, while the rotation has seen better days. A clear need on this team is emerging. Dave and Matt dive into all of that and more in this week's pod." Via the "Wisconsin Sports Daily Show" with Steve "Sparky" Fifer: "Sparky talks with BrewerFanatic's own Tim Muma about some of the rising stars of the Brewers and how the beginning of the season has gone for each of them." Via WSCO's "The Show with Leo and Balky (Hour One): Jack Stern of "BrewerFanatic" (go to the 37:10 minute mark) Postgame shows after a thrilling 2-1 win in St. Louis -Via 97.3's "Baseball Postgame Show": - Tim Allen hostsVia WTMJ with Dom Cotroneo: Jerry Augustine is Dom's guest

No, sir, afraid not, you're the local guy, so we'll count on you ;).

Thread will be utilized for any minor league news Friday, lineup updates, etc.Organizational Scoreboard including starting pitcher info, game times, MiLB TV links, and box scores

Thursday 4/19: Via WTMJ's Morning News (Download Link): Matt Arnold Via Buster Olney's "Baseball Tonight" Podcast: Christian Yelich (go to the 26:50 minute mark) Via WTMJ's Midday News (Download Link): "Brewers legend Prince Fielder discusses being inducted into the Wisconsin Athletic Hall of Fame Class of 2024. Fielder describes what the induction means to him and his family and the special place Wisconsin has in their hearts. Fielder dives into much more as well including his favorite memories as a Brewer, his son's bright future in baseball, and what life has been like since he retired from baseball." Via "The Bill Michaels Show (Hour Three)": CBS 58's Kevin Holden (go to the 27:25 minute mark) Via WTMJ: Dom Cotroneo hosts "Brewers Weekly") - "Defense and Pitching Come Up Big This Week" Locked on Brewers with Chuck Freimund - Crossover show with "Locked on Cardinals" prior to this weekend's series Via the "Brewers Babes" Podcast (NSFW, occasional language): "In this episode we welcome John and John from Numbers Game Scorebooks to talk about the 1992 Brewers team, how they created their scorebooks and why we love to use them. Erin and Lisa discuss the pitching injuries around the league and Erin talks about her trip to Baltimore to see the Brewers play the Orioles. Erin and Lisa each share heartwarming stories about their Fielder Choice picks and name their obvious choice for Sausage Race Winner." As posted on our Minor League Forum: Via the "Brew Crew Scoop" Podcast: "2023 Nashville Sounds Fan Favorite and current infielder for the AAA squad, Patrick Dorrian, joined us for about a half hour to talk about his career path, his time in Nashville, and other things he'd like Brewers fans to know about him."Take in their full Brewers' podcast from the start, the Dorrian interview begins at the 25:55 minute mark. Via WSCO's "The Show with Leo and Balky (Hour One): Rob Zerjav, Timber Rattlers President (go to the 16:45 minute mark)Via WSCO's "The Show with Leo and Balky (Hour Two): Timber Rattlers Manager Victor Estevez (go to the 16:50 minute mark)A reminder we always link to the T-Rats' Postgame Podcasts when available within our Minor League Link Reports. Here is the link to Thursday night's latest via Chris Mehring and Kyle Lobner:Postgame Podcast includes interviews with LHP Mark Manfredi and Manager Victor Estevez

Thursday 4/18: Via WSCO's "The Show with Leo and Balky (Hour One): Rob Zerjav, Timber Rattlers President (go to the 16:45 minute mark) Via WSCO's "The Show with Leo and Balky (Hour Two): Timber Rattlers Manager Victor Estevez (go to the 16:50 minute mark) A reminder we always link to the T-Rats' Postgame Podcasts when available within our Minor League Link Reports. Here is the link to Thursday night's latest via Chris Mehring and Kyle Lobner: Postgame Podcast includes interviews with LHP Mark Manfredi and Manager Victor Estevez

Via the "Brew Crew Scoop" Podcast: "2023 Nashville Sounds Fan Favorite and current infielder for the AAA squad, Patrick Dorrian, joined us for about a half hour to talk about his career path, his time in Nashville, and other things he'd like Brewers fans to know about him." Take in their full Brewers' podcast from the start, the Dorrian interview begins at the 25:55 minute mark.

Updated the initial post in this thread: Red Sox (08/01/23) -- Acquired RHP Bradley Blalock in exchange for INF Luis Urias with: Red Sox (04/18/24) -- Acquired cash considerations in exchange for RHP Vladimir Gutierrez

6’6” Ernesto Martinez moved to CF to begin the 3rd inning. His only other prior work in CF was four games with Carolina in 2021.

Moving along, though a reminder that it’ll be an artificial turf field. City Plans Stadium Groundbreaking

Regarding the current lack of a CF camera view from Biloxi, the staff there is definitely efforting to overcome a prior water leak that damaged equipment. Perhaps by the next Shuckers homestand, if not sooner.

Wednesday 4/17: (Pre-Game:) Via WTMJ's Morning News (Download Link): Jeff Levering Via ESPN Wisconsin's "Jen, Gabe and Chewy" (download link): Sophia Minnaert Via 97.3's "The Steve Czaban Show": Jeff Levering Via "The Bill Michaels Show (Hour Two)": Todd Rosiak (go to the 28:00 minute mark) Via Dom Cotroneo's YouTube page: Postgame shows and interviews after the 1-0 thriller over the Padres - Via 97.3's Drew & KB: Bill Schroeder Via 97.3's Drew & KB: Paul Wagner Via 97.3's "Baseball Postgame Show" - "Tim Allen joins Mike Heller, Nick B, and Jeff O as they take your reactions after the big win." Locked on Brewers with Chuck Freimund Via the "Wisconsin Sports Daily Show" with Steve "Sparky" Fifer: "Sparky" breaks down the Brewers win, highlighting Blake Perkins and the need for starting pitching for this Milwaukee squad."

Thread will be utilized for any minor league news Thursday, lineup updates, etc. Organizational Scoreboard including starting pitcher info, game times, MiLB TV links, and box scores

Carlos “D”:

Manager, Broadcast Media Looks like an additional layer of coverage within the Mudcats’ Media Department is open. As you’ll read, the responsibilities encompass quite a bit.

Tuesday 4/16: Via WTMJ's Morning News (Download Link): Pat Murphy Via the "Brewers Unfiltered" Podcast: "We’re 15 games into the regular season and starting to see some early trends emerge. In this episode of Brewers Unfiltered, the gang tackles a variety of topics for the young season – the offense’s emergence, Contreras’ dominance, Brice Turang’s breakout start, the bullpen, Abner Uribe’s struggles and much more!" Via Sean Casey's "The Mayor's Office Podcast": "Brice Turang is one of the biggest rising stars in baseball and is one of the main reasons the Brew Crew is off to such a hot start to the season. We dive into his hitting philosophy, his base stealing strategy, what it means to play with guys like Christian Yelich, getting his butt kicked by his super athletic sisters when he was a kid, and how much of an influence his dad has already had on his life and his career. This guy plays the game right, is only beginning to see his star start shining, and is one hell of an interview. You're in for a treat today!" VIDEO version here via YouTube Via 97.3's "The Steve Czaban Show": Tim Allen (go to the 17:00 minute mark) Video via Spectrum News' Dennis Krause: One-on-one with Brewers manager Pat Murphy Via WTMJ's Midday News (Download Link): Adam McCalvy Via the "Wisconsin Sports Daily Show" with Steve "Sparky" Fifer: Tim Dillard Via "The Bill Michaels Show" (Hour Two): Chuck Freimund chats with Bill (go to the 29:30 minute mark) Via WSCO's "The Show with Leo and Balky (Hour One): "The guys speak with BrewCrewBall analyst Paul Dietrich about Christian Yelich's back, Jackson Chourio's start and more as the Cream City Nine battles the Padres." (go to the 09:00 minute mark) Postgame shows after the 6-3 loss to San Diego - 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

Saturday 4/13: Via ESPN Wisconsin (download link): "Jeff Levering joins Jesse Nelson from Wilde and Tausch and Adam Merts of Wisconsin College gameday to talk fights, revenge, and early season Crew Success!" *** Monday 4/15: Via WTMJ's Morning News (Download Link): Dom Cotroneo Via the "Brewers Unfiltered" Podcast: "Now in his fourth season with the Crew, Hoby Milner has learned a lot about himself and playing MLB over his career. In this exclusive interview from Spring Training, Hoby talks about the loss of Devin Williams, Pat Murphy as manager, the Brewers bullpen as a whole, customizing his glove, The Firemen series, and more!" Via the "Wisconsin Sports Daily Show" with Steve "Sparky" Fifer: (go to the 08:55 minute mark) Sports Radio 1250 the Fan returns to local coverage after a year and a half. "Sparky finally gets his chance to let his feelings be known about Craig Counsell choosing to leave the Brewers to manage the Cubs. Christian Yelich got off to a hot start and then got hurt. Just how important in Yelich to this Brewers team this season?" Via the "Barrel Banter Podcast": "The Brewers rode a hot offense to win 4 of 6 on their road trip - how real is the offense? They currently rank second in runs/game, HR, BA, OBP and SLG. And should we root for former Brewers? Corbin Burnes beat the Brewers on Sunday - is it more painful, less or does it not really matter as fans? We banter..." Via the "Cream City Pod" with BrewerFanatic's own Spencer Michaelis: "Topics Covered: - Orioles Series Review - Offensive outbursts - Struggling young players - Uribe, Hall, Chourio, Dunn - Injury and roster updates - Random Brewers Via the new "Brew Talk" podcast: "Hunter Baumgardt (97.3 The Game) and David Gasper (Reviewing the Brew/1070 The Game) discuss the Brewers hot start to the season. They talk about the hot offense, solid pitching, and preview the week ahead." Postgame shows after dropping the series opener to San Diego 7-3 - 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

We first introduced RH reliever Nolan Blackwood to the forum crowd via this article, although this new piece provides quotes and additional insights. Former Memphis Tiger Nolan Blackwood Returns Home to Play Against the Redbirds