Jim Goulart

Huntsville RHP Mike Jones' stay on the DL for illness was indeed brief, and he returns to their roster, as there was an open spot available.

Formal press release should be forthcoming -- 6 Stars named Southern League all-stars Posted by Paul Gattis, Huntsville Times Six members of the Huntsville Stars were named to the Southern League all-star team today while a seventh player had to bypass the honor because of a promotion. The Stars, champs of the North Division in the first-half, had the most selections among the North Division, announced today by the league. Outfielder Adam Stern, second baseman Shane Justis and catcher Jonathan Lucroy were the position players selected in a vote by league media, coaches and general managers. Pitchers Donovan Hand, Casey Baron and Robert Hinton were also chosen. Outfielder Drew Anderson was also chosen for the team but he was promoted to Triple-A Nashville on Sunday. The Southern League all-star game will be July 13 at Hoover's Regions Park.

Adam McCalvy: Third-base prospect Taylor Green was placed on the seven-day disabled list at Double-A Huntsville because of an oblique injury, Ash said. Green, another of Milwaukee's Canadian imports, missed the start of the year after undergoing wrist surgery but has 24 RBIs, a .301 average and a .382 on-base percentage through his first 33 games.

Link while active, text follows: Brewers' Krieger hits three homers By Daren Smith / MLB.com Scott Krieger capped his first week as a professional with a flourish. Milwaukee's 19th-round pick in the 2009 Draft hit three of Helena's six homers and drove in six runs Sunday to power the Brewers to a 15-10 victory over the Missoula Osprey. "It's definitely a transition period, coming from college, getting settled in," the George Mason University product said. "The biggest adjustment is the wood bats, basically getting your timing down. You're not able to be as quick with the wood bat, so you just have to try to be a little quicker." Krieger was quick enough on a night when a slight breeze was blowing out at Ogren Park at Allegiance Field. "It was nothing crazy, but it was blowing out a little bit. That definitely helped," he said. "It was just one of those days, really. Our guys were just seeing the ball pretty well and put good swings on the ball." Krieger's first good swing came with a man aboard in the third inning and got Helena within 6-4. "It was a fastball. I hit it pretty well and was fortunate to put it down the line," he recalled. "It's a little shallow down the line here." The 22-year-old right fielder came up again in the fifth and followed a leadoff walk by Peter Fatse with his third homer of the season. "The second at-bat, I got ahead 3-0, swung through a 3-1 pitch and got a 3-2 slider and hit that to center field. It caught a good piece of the plate," Krieger said. Chris Ellington went back-to-back with his second blast of the season to extend the Brewers' lead to 9-7 and Krieger capped a three-run sixth with another two-run shot. "The third one, it was a 2-0 count, I think, and I was looking for something middle-in, something I could drive," he said. "I was able to drive it to left field." Krieger has had other three-homer outbursts, including one at the 2008 Colonial Athletic Association tournament. "I've been fortunate to do it a few other times, but this is definitely up there, if not at the top," he said. And while Krieger may be getting acclimated to life as a professional, he's hit safely in all five games he's played, is batting .333 and leads the Pioneer League with four homers and 11 RBIs. "Being four years out of college, I've been through some ups and downs," he said. "You just try to keep a level head. Today, I was able to get some hitters' counts. "It's about not really changing too much, not allowing one bad game to get in your head."

Your Pioneer League Pitcher of the Week is Damon Krestalude -- likely a Helena press release later on. Way to go, kid...

Pacific Coast League (AAA) - PCL American North Division Standings ------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Team W L PCT GB HOME ROAD STREAK ------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Nashville 43 34 .558 - 24-16 19-18 L1 Iowa 40 36 .526 2.5 23-16 17-20 L2 Memphis 36 40 .474 6.5 22-16 14-24 W1 Omaha 29 47 .382 13.5 12-22 17-25 W1 ------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Southern League (AA) - SOU North Division Standings ------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Team W L PCT GB HOME ROAD STREAK ------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Huntsville 5 2 .714 - 4-2 1-0 W1 Chattanooga 3 4 .429 2.0 1-0 2-4 W2 Tennessee 3 4 .429 2.0 0-1 3-3 L1 West Tenn 3 4 .429 2.0 0-1 3-3 L1 Carolina 1 6 .143 4.0 1-5 0-1 L5 ------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Florida State League (A+) - FSL North Division Standings ------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Team W L PCT GB HOME ROAD STREAK ------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Clearwater 4 0 1.000 - 0-0 4-0 W5 Daytona 3 1 .750 1.0 0-0 3-1 W3 Dunedin 3 1 .750 1.0 3-1 0-0 L1 Tampa 2 1 .667 1.5 2-1 0-0 W1 Brevard County 2 2 .500 2.0 2-2 0-0 W1 Lakeland 2 2 .500 2.0 0-0 2-2 L1 ------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Pioneer League (R+) - PIO North Division Standings ------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Team W L PCT GB HOME ROAD STREAK ------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Great Falls 5 1 .833 - 3-0 2-1 W5 Helena 3 3 .500 2.0 2-1 1-2 W1 Missoula 3 3 .500 2.0 2-1 1-2 L1 Billings 1 5 .167 4.0 1-2 0-3 L5

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This link will be included in each daily report when the Nashville Sounds are scheduled to play. Normally it is updated a few hours prior to gametime. Nashville Media Notes (Adobe .pdf format): *** We're going to include the link to Kraig McNutt's Nashville blog in the same post as the Nashville media notes link going forward.

Follow Monday's action as it happens: Here's what you do, right click on each of the links below and choose "Open in New Tab or New Window". Choose "Recap". While you're listening to your minor league game of choice (or watching/listening to the big league Crew when they are playing), simply refresh your game log browsers every so often. MiLB.com now has Gameday available for AA as well as AAA this season. Nashville: http://web.minorleaguebaseball.com/milb/stats/stats.jsp?sid=milb&t=g_box&gid=2009_06_29_orhaaa_nasaaa_1 Huntsville: http://web.minorleaguebaseball.com/milb/stats/stats.jsp?sid=t559&t=g_box&gid=2009_06_29_hunaax_tenaax_1 Brevard County: http://web.minorleaguebaseball.com/milb/stats/stats.jsp?sid=t503&t=g_box&gid=2009_06_29_breafa_chaafa_1 Helena: http://web.minorleaguebaseball.com/milb/stats/stats.jsp?sid=t433&gid=2009_06_29_bilrok_helrok_1&cid=433&t=g_box Arizona Rookie (Maryvale): http://web.minorleaguebaseball.com/milb/stats/stats.jsp?sid=milb&t=g_box&gid=2009_06_29_cubrok_brrrok_1 Dominican Summer League Brewers / Orioles: http://web.minorleaguebaseball.com/milb/stats/stats.jsp?sid=milb&gid=2009_06_29_dobrok_dpirok_1&cid=3130&t=g_box

Monday's Daily Menu: Times Central; pitchers subject to change -- Nashville: RHP Tim Dillard at home vs. Oklahoma City (Rangers), 6:35 PM pre-game; 7:00 gametime Live Audio Link Huntsville: LHP David Welch at Tennessee (Cubs), 6:00 PM pre-game; 6:15 gametime Live Audio Link Brevard County: RHP Michael Bowman at Charlotte (Rays), 6:05 PM gametime Live (Opponent's) Audio Link Wisconsin: Idle Helena: RHP Eric Arnett at home vs. Billings (Reds), 7:50 PM pre-game; 8:05 gametime Live Audio Link Arizona Summer League: at home in Maryvale vs. the bratty little Cublets; no more day games -- all games begin at 7:00 local time in the desert; no audio, naturally... Dominican Summer League Brewers / Orioles: at the DSL Pirates (see this thread for some roster background) -- all games are 10:30 local time in the Dominican, and no need to ask about web audio; we usually won't see updated box scores until the overnight... Turns out MiLB was incorrect yesterday, the DSL games they listed for Sunday are being played today.

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Released last season and now back after a stint back in independent ball, the Mariners' Jack Z. picked up infielder Jimmy Mojica and placed him all the way up onto their Double-A squad at West Tenn. He went 3-for-4 in his first game there this weekend.

Released last season and now back after a stint back in independent ball, the Mariners' Jack Z. picked up infielder Jimmy Mojica and placed him all the way up onto their Double-A squad at West Tenn. He went 3-for-4 in his first game there this weekend.

Nashville Pre-Game Audio Chat with Starting Pitcher Chase Wright *** Midwest Amateur Area Scout Harvey Kuenn, Jr. sytling with a Huntsville cap in Appleton -- Brett Christopherson column Photo for The Post-Crescent by Wm. Glasheen http://cmsimg.postcrescent.com/apps/pbcsi.dll/bilde?Site=U0&Date=20090629&Category=APC021102&ArtNo=906290559&Ref=AR&Profile=1009&MaxW=550&MaxH=650&title=0

Brevard County Site Game Summary Manatees Storm Back to Defeat Cards, 7-4 By Tyler Stover / Brevard County Manatees (Viera, FL) The Brevard County Manatees found their bats just in time on Sunday afternoon, scoring five runs in their final two times at bat to rally for a 7-4 victory over Palm Beach. By winning today, the Manatees earn a split in the four-game series, and wrap up the season series with a 6-2 advantage over Palm Beach. The Manatees took an early 2-0 lead behind an RBI single by Sergio Miranda and a sacrifice fly from Zelous Wheeler. The Cardinals stormed back with a solo homer from Tommy Pham in the fifth inning, followed by Paul Vazquez's RBI single in the sixth inning to tie the game. Palm Beach took the lead in the top of the seventh inning on Aaron Luna's two-run blast to left field. The lead was short-lived, however, as the Manatees tied the game in the bottom half of the inning. Chris Errecart smacked a single up the middle to score Logan Schafer and move Lee Haydel to third base. Four pitches later, a balk from pitcher Jorge Rondon allowed Haydel to cross the plate, tying the game at 4-4. The Manatees took the lead in the eighth on Schafer's two-out RBI double down the right field line. Haydel followed with a shot right back at pitcher Casey Mulligan, knocking off his glove. Haydel was safe at first by the time Mulligan recovered, and Derrick Alfonso scored, making it a 6-4 game. Haydel then stole second base, and Vazquez's throw sailed into center field, allowing Schafer to score on the play to provide the final margin. Mark Rogers pitched three-plus no-hit innings as the Brevard County starter before being relieved by Rafael Lluberes. Mark Willinsky (3-2) picked up the win by pitching a perfect eighth inning, and Omar Aguilar pitched a scoreless ninth to earn his first save since returning to the Manatees. Mulligan (1-2) took the loss, allowing three unearned runs in his only inning. After seven straight games at home, the Manatees head back on the road Monday. They take on the Charlotte Stone Crabs in a four-game series. Michael Bowman (2-2, 4.09) is expected to take the mound for Brevard County in the opener.

Getting To Know Your Sounds: Brendan Katin

battlekow is going to take the reigns here later tonight, and help me out with some of the "official" game posts that include the various site summaries. It's a situation that will personally help me out greatly especially now that rookie ball season is underway, and you may see quite a bit this summer. You'll be in good hands. Thanks, BK! -- Jim

Final: Brevard County 7, Palm Beach (Cardinals) 4 Brevard County Box Score Mark Rogers day well-documented above, thanks; dynamic Logan Schafer doubled among his three hits, also walked; Zelous Wheeler an interesting day, again in for Brent Brewer at shortstop, three walks and a sacrifice fly; Lee Haydel reached three times and added a sacrifice; four others in the lineup reached twice; former lights-out Wisconsin closer Jim Henderson lost some magic on the flight to Florida, but Mark Willinsky and Omar Aguilar finished up nicely... Brevard County Game Log Manatees trailed 4-2 after the 7th inning stretch, but then the rallies -- Brevard County Bottom 7th Derrick Alfonso strikes out swinging. Logan Schafer walks. Lee Haydel singles on a fly ball to center fielder Thomas Pham. Logan Schafer to 2nd. Steffan Wilson strikes out swinging. Chris Errecart singles on a ground ball to center fielder Thomas Pham. Logan Schafer scores. Lee Haydel to 3rd. With Caleb Gindl batting, Lee Haydel scores on a balk. Chris Errecart advances to 2nd on a balk. Caleb Gindl lines out to pitcher Jorge Rondon. Brevard County Bottom 8th Pitcher Change: Casey Mulligan replaces Jorge Rondon. Eric Farris pops out to second baseman Oliver Marmol. Zelous Wheeler walks. Sergio Miranda reaches on force attempt, fielding error by third baseman Jermaine Curtis. Zelous Wheeler to 3rd. Sergio Miranda to 2nd. Derrick Alfonso reaches on a fielder's choice out, third baseman Jermaine Curtis to catcher Paul Vazquez. Zelous Wheeler out at home. Sergio Miranda to 3rd. Logan Schafer doubles (17) on a ground ball to right fielder Adron Chambers. Sergio Miranda scores. Derrick Alfonso to 3rd. Lee Haydel singles on a ground ball to pitcher Casey Mulligan. Derrick Alfonso scores. Logan Schafer to 3rd. With Steffan Wilson batting, Lee Haydel steals (22) 2nd base, Logan Schafer scores. Lee Haydel to 3rd. Throwing error by catcher Paul Vazquez. Steffan Wilson walks. Chris Errecart grounds out, shortstop Colt Sedbrook to first baseman Francisco Rivera.

Latest You Tube profiles are Erik Miller (back soon -- hand injury), Cody Scarpetta, Michael Marseco, and Manager Jeff Isom, who is a low-key hoot. Each of the guys have their humorous moments.

The Smokies' website previews the Huntsville series.

Pacific Coast League (AAA) - PCL American North Division Standings ------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Team W L PCT GB HOME ROAD STREAK ------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Nashville 43 33 .566 - 24-15 19-18 W1 Iowa 40 35 .533 2.5 23-16 17-19 L1 Memphis 35 40 .467 7.5 22-16 13-24 L1 Omaha 28 47 .373 14.5 11-22 17-25 L2 ------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Southern League (AA) - SOU North Division Standings ------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Team W L PCT GB HOME ROAD STREAK ------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Huntsville 4 2 .667 - 4-2 0-0 L1 Tennessee 3 3 .500 1.0 0-0 3-3 W1 West Tenn 3 3 .500 1.0 0-0 3-3 W3 Chattanooga 2 4 .333 2.0 0-0 2-4 W1 Carolina 1 5 .167 3.0 1-5 0-0 L4 ------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Florida State League (A+) - FSL North Division Standings ------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Team W L PCT GB HOME ROAD STREAK ------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Clearwater 3 0 1.000 - 0-0 3-0 W4 Dunedin 3 0 1.000 - 3-0 0-0 W6 Tampa 1 0 1.000 1.0 1-0 0-0 W1 Daytona 2 1 .667 1.0 0-0 2-1 W2 Lakeland 2 1 .667 1.0 0-0 2-1 W2 Brevard County 1 2 .333 2.0 1-2 0-0 L1 ------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Pioneer League (R+) - PIO North Division Standings ------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Team W L PCT GB HOME ROAD STREAK ------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Great Falls 4 1 .800 - 2-0 2-1 W4 Missoula 3 2 .600 1.0 2-0 1-2 W2 Helena 2 3 .400 2.0 2-1 0-2 L2 Billings 1 4 .200 3.0 1-2 0-2 L4

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This link will be included in each daily report when the Nashville Sounds are scheduled to play. Normally it is updated a few hours prior to gametime. Nashville Media Notes (Adobe .pdf format): *** We're going to include the link to Kraig McNutt's Nashville blog in the same post as the Nashville media notes link going forward. *** "Voice of the Rattlers" Chris Mehring's informative and entertaining Rattlers Radio Blog includes game notes an hour or two before gametime.

Follow Sunday's action as it happens: Here's what you do, right click on each of the links below and choose "Open in New Tab or New Window". Choose "Recap". While you're listening to your minor league game of choice (or watching/listening to the big league Crew when they are playing), simply refresh your game log browsers every so often. MiLB.com now has Gameday available for AA as well as AAA this season. Nashville: http://web.minorleaguebaseball.com/milb/stats/stats.jsp?sid=milb&t=g_box&gid=2009_06_28_orhaaa_nasaaa_1 Huntsville: http://web.minorleaguebaseball.com/milb/stats/stats.jsp?sid=t559&t=g_box&gid=2009_06_28_hunaax_tenaax_1 Brevard County: http://web.minorleaguebaseball.com/milb/stats/stats.jsp?sid=t503&t=g_box&gid=2009_06_28_pbcafa_breafa_1 Wisconsin: http://web.minorleaguebaseball.com/milb/stats/stats.jsp?t=g_box&gid=2009_06_28_peoafx_wisafx_1&did=t572&sid=t572 Helena: http://web.minorleaguebaseball.com/milb/stats/stats.jsp?sid=t433&gid=2009_06_28_helrok_misrok_1&cid=433&t=g_box Dominican Summer League Brewers / Orioles: http://web.minorleaguebaseball.com/milb/stats/stats.jsp?sid=milb&gid=2009_06_28_dobrok_dpirok_1&cid=3130&t=g_box

Sunday's Daily Menu: Times Central; pitchers subject to change -- Link here for the live audio choices - audio will no longer archive. For this Brevard County series, the opponent (Palm Beach) audio is available via this link Nashville: LHP Manny Parra at home vs. Oklahoma City (Rangers), 5:35 PM pre-game; 6:00 gametime Huntsville: RHP Donovan Hand at Tennessee (Cubs), 3:45 PM pre-game; 4:00 gametime Brevard County: RHP Mark Rogers at home vs. Palm Beach (Cardinals), 12:05 PM gametime Wisconsin: RHP Trey Watten at home vs. Peoria (Cubs), 12:50 PM pre-game, 1:05 gametime Helena: RHP Chad Robinson at Missoula (Diamondbacks), 5:45 PM pre-game; 6:00 gametime Arizona Summer League: Idle Dominican Summer League Brewers / Orioles: at the DSL Pirates (see this thread for some roster background) -- all games are 10:30 local time in the Dominican, and no need to ask about web audio; we usually won't see updated box scores until the overnight...