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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

Nashville tops our report with a decisive win, but that was the extent of the victory bounty on Friday night. We have long referred to our daily online journey as the "Link Report", harkening back to 2001. Rightly so, as this very interactive edition will prove. So read and click along with us, and thanks as always for checking in! Image courtesy of BrewerFanatic It's rare we kick off the report with an alumni note, but here's the MLB.com article with quotes from Lucas Erceg on his MLB debut night. Congratulations, Lucas! Erceg makes MLB debut with childhood team TRANSACTIONS: None Final: Nashville 10, Durham (Rays) 4 Via the Sounds' site, we encourage readers to review each of the affiliate write-ups as part of your season-long Link Report routine: Sounds Score Early and Often Against Bulls - Early offensive explosion backs Robert Gasser’s gem in 10-4 win Pre-Game Media Notes Box Score / Game Log The Jon Singleton Show, in more ways than one in this one -- as is the norm, an excellent write-up from the Sounds. Although we provide tidbits and thoughts beyond the affiliate game summaries, if you are to maximize your daily visits with us, continue to maintain the game summary clicking habit! The active position player side of the Sounds' roster is currently a workmanlike collection of veterans, considering Sal Frelick's injured thumb status. Frelick went on the injured list April 20th, exactly one month ago today. There's really not a healthy position player prospect in the truest sense of the word on the active roster. Struggling infielder Cam Devanney, idle on Friday, who turned 26 last month, would be a fringe candidate. Speaking of prospects, LHP Robert Gasser threw 101 pitches, 60 strikes, fanned eight, walked four, and the first six frames were scoreless. This tweeter in attendance in Durham was impressed: Gasser netted 16 swinging strikes. All in all, he is trending in the right direction. He'll turn 24 years old eleven days from now. For you minor league transaction mavens, can you name the six Sounds currently on the Nashville injured list? The roster page will answer your question. How many did you get? Final: Chattanooga (Reds) 6, Biloxi 4 Via the Shuckers' site: Shuckers Fall to Lookouts, 6-4, in Chattanooga - Bullpen continues dominance with five scoreless innings, 10 strikeouts in loss Pre-Game Media Notes Box Score / Game Log Who are these Shuckers? Six consecutive losses? We were spoiled early on. RHP Tobias Myers has drifted into lesser efforts as of late. Here's another example of why it's so dangerous to trade with Tampa. The Dominican Summer League lottery ticket the Rays acquired from Cleveland when dealing Myers to the Guardians in the 2021-2022 offseason is now a 19-year-old raking in High-A, and the infielder is having a monster season and sits at #5 on Tampa's MLB Pipeline list. Because of course, Tampa. 25-year-old RH reliever Harold Chirino is putting it together in his 8th pro year. Thankfully his IL stint this month was the minimum seven days. The 2023 numbers are eye-popping, as Chirino's player page shows. We'll go with a theme today. Can you name the only Shucker on the roster currently on an injured list? Don't forget the Biloxi pre-game interview page. Jeferson Quero recently added, and by end of Saturday Manager Mike Guerrero's Friday chat will be available as well. There are four video highlights on the Shuckers' Twitter media feed. In choosing which to feature here, this Zavier Warren web gem impressed these eyes, in only Warren's fifth start of the year at the hot corner: Final: Quad Cities (Royals) 4, Wisconsin 2 Via the Timber Rattlers' site: Bullpen Gives Rattlers a Chance, but Bandits Win 4-2 - Cross homers in fourth straight game for Quad Cities as Wisconsin can’t recover from early deficit Pre-Game Media Notes (Download Link) via the team's Virtual Press Box Box Score / Game Log Additional themes for today's report -- falling behind early, outstanding bullpen work, and losing streaks. Despite the loss, Chris Mehring's writeups do not disappoint. Three Rattlers currently on the IL as we continue that exercise. Invest the four-and-a-half minutes, the crack production crew paints the game story wonderfully. Yay, Venezuela (again!). RHP Edwin Jimenez is exactly what you want to see in a 21-year-old import from Carolina: From Wednesday 5/17:Via WSCO's "The Show with Leo and Balky: Timber Rattlers RHP Cameron Wagoner (go to the 09:10 minute mark) Wagoner is so personable and impresses the staff behind the scenes: "tremendous interview, this guy's welcome back any time" Final: Kannapolis (White Sox) 6, Carolina 0 Mudcats Stifled in 6-0 Loss to Kannapolis - Daniel Guilarte walked in the loss while extending his season-opening on-base streak to 31 straight games Pre-Game Media Notes Box Score / Game Log Don't blame CF Luis Lara - he singled twice and walked twice out of the leadoff spot, stole his 7th base in nine tries, and yet the Mudcats were held off the scoreboard. And that was all AFTER this was tweeted Friday AM: It was not a shining moment for starter Jacob Misiorowski, whose name isn't all that hard to spell once you break it down (J-A-C-O-B). 😄 The Athletic's Keith Law was in Durham, and gave subscribers four full paragraphs on Misiorowski's performance. Here's a brief excerpt, the full report is a bit sobering but it's not a full-blown downer: Misiorowski’s delivery, however, is going to make it hard for him to stay in the rotation. His arm swing is very long, and he’s got a lot of effort and head-whack at release. Our injured list exercise wraps up. First, remember that the Carolina roster is home to 60-day and season-ending injuries galore, nine pitchers and one position player. There are several Maryvale players there, yet to debut for a full-season affiliate, it's part of a paperwork shuffle that allows the Brewers to maximize minor league player count, it seems. But there are also three traditional seven-day IL players on that roster page. The Timber Rattlers, the lone home team here, kick off at 1:10 Central with the above-audio'd Cam Wagoner on the bump. The other affiliates have Saturday evening dates with their dance partners. I'll be back Sunday AM to fill you in on how things went. Until then, enjoy your day!Organizational Scoreboard including starting pitcher info, game times, MiLB TV links, and box scoresCurrent Milwaukee Brewers Organization Batting Stats and DepthCurrent Milwaukee Brewers Organization Pitching Stats and Depth View full article

Wednesday 5/17:Via WSCO's "The Show with Leo and Balky: Timber Rattlers RHP Cam Wagoner (go to the 09:10 minute mark) Wagoner is so personable and impresses the staff behind the scenes "tremendous interview, this guy's welcome back any time"

Wednesday 5/17: Via 97.3's Drew & KB: Bill Schroeder Via WSCO's "The Show with Leo and Balky: Matt Carroll from "Reviewing the Brew" (go to the 36:10 minute mark) Via 97.3's Mike Heller Show: Tim Allen (go to the 13:15 minute mark) *** Thursday 5/18: Via WTMJ: Dom Cotroneo hosts the latest "Brewers Weekly" *** Friday 5/19: Via WTMJ's "Brewers 360": Adam McCalvy Via 97.3's Mike Heller Show: Vinny Rottino (go to the 26:25 minute mark) Postgame Shows for Brewers excruciating 1-0 loss at the Rays--WTMJ with Dom Cotroneo: - Jeff Cirillo is the guestVia 97.3's Baseball Postgame Show - Hunter Baumgardt hostsLocked on Brewers with Chuck Freimund - "Shutout Again!"

Catcher Jeferson Quero is the most recent addition to the Biloxi pre-game audio site.

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

Bench Coach / 3rd Base Coach Nick Stanley is the most recent addition to the Biloxi pre-game audio site.

Thanks, noted earlier in this thread. We are preparing a post for Bello and those recently released.

Wednesday 5/17: Postgame Shows for Brewers 3-0 loss in STL --WTMJ with Dom Cotroneo: - Craig Coshun is the guestVia 97.3's Baseball Postgame Show - Tim Allen hostsLocked on Brewers with Chuck Freimund - "Can't Finish Off Cardinals" *** Thursday 5/18: Via WTMJ's "Brewers 360": GM Matt Arnold

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

Tuesday 5/16: Via the Brewers Unfiltered Podcast - Sophia Minnaert, Adam McCalvy, Tim Dillard: "Bill Schroeder is in his 40th year around Brewers Baseball. “Rock” discusses his playing days with the Crew, growing up as a baseball player, which pitchers he’d like to catch for, the importance of getting your physical and more! Plus, the gang discusses Yelich’s hot streak, Lauer’s transition to the pen among other topics." Via WTMJ's "Brewers 360": Craig Counsell Via the "Foul Territory" Podcast: Corbin Burnes Via WSCO's "The Show with Leo and Balky: Jack Stern from "BrewCrewBall" (go to the 27:40 minute mark) Via 97.3's "Nine2Noon Show": Jeff Levering (go to the 23:30 minute mark) Via 97.3's Drew & KB: Paul Wagner Via WSSP's Steve "Sparky" Fifer: Tim Dillard Via ESPN Wisconsin's "Wilde & Tausch" (download link)": Sophia Minnaert *** Via "Foul Territory's Brew Crew Territory" *** Postgame Shows for Brewers big 3-2 win over the Cardinals -- WTMJ with Greg Matzek: - Craig Coshun is the guestVia 97.3's Baseball Postgame Show - Tim Allen hosts Locked on Brewers with Chuck Freimund - "Counsell Pushed the Right Buttons in Win over STL!" *** Wednesday 5/17: Via WTMJ's "Brewers 360": Jeff Levering Via ESPN Wisconsin's "Jen, Gabe and Chewy (download link)": Sophia Minnaert

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

Though there was but one victory among the four Brewers affiliate contests Tuesday night, there was enough high-end prospect excitement to spur giddiness among the Crew's farmhand followers. If only a select few players shine on a particular night, might as well have them be among the brightest (and youngest, yet most advanced) prospects. Let's kick off this morning's report with a lengthy list of organizational shuffling - Image courtesy of BrewerFanatic TRANSACTIONS: RHP Colin Rea optioned to AAA Nashville from MLB Brewers RHP Trevor Megill recalled to MLB Brewers from AAA Nashville RHP JB Bukauskas recalled by MLB Brewers from AAA Nashville OF Skye Bolt activated by AAA Nashville from 7-day injured list OF Tristen Lutz activated by AA Biloxi from 7-day injured list OF Lamar Sparks activated by AA Biloxi from 7-day injured list OF Joe Gray Jr. assigned to High-A Wisconsin from AA Biloxi OF Micah Bello retired (was playing at High-A Wisconsin) C Matt Wood promoted to High-A Wisconsin from Low-A Carolina 1B Jesus Chirinos assigned to Low-A Carolina from High-A Wisconsin C Jose Sibrian assigned to Low-A Carolina from High-A Wisconsin RHP Yujanyer Herrera activated from Low-A Carolina’s 7-day injured list RHP Yerlin Rodriguez assigned to Low-A Carolina (essentially being activated after 3 games in Low-A to end the 2022 season) SS Filippo Di Turi assigned to DSL Brewers-1 By the way - In an interview linked here last week (go to the 18:30 minute mark), listen to Wisconsin Manager Joe Ayrault talk about how Joe Gray, Jr. was told his bump to Biloxi was in all likelihood a temporary placement at AA, with plans in the works for him to return to Wisconsin. Final: Durham (Rays) 7, Nashville 2 Via the Sounds' site, we encourage readers to review each of the affiliate write-ups as part of your season-long Link Report routine: Sounds Shut Down by Bulls in Series Opener - "Abraham Toro’s 31-game on-base streak ends after 0-for-4 night Pre-Game Media Notes Box Score / Game Log Considering he's lined up by pitching day with now-injured Milwaukee starting pitcher Wade Miley, this wasn't an ideal performance by RHP Janson Junk - 4 IP, 5 R, 9 H (including three home runs and a double), Junk has gone between 4.0 and 5.0 innings in each of nine Nashville appearances. Not quite inspiring... Here's hoping the ultra-impressive Tyler Glasnow isn't activated by Tampa Bay in time for Sunday's Brewers game, yikes. Don't forget to catch up with last week's Nashville pre-game audio interviews, courtesy of Voice of the Sounds Jeff Hem. Final: Chattanooga (Reds) 12, Biloxi 6 Via the Shuckers' site: Jeferson Quero Ties Franchise Record with Three Home Runs in Loss to Lookouts - Shuckers fall to Lookouts, 12-6, in home run filled series opener Pre-Game Media Notes Box Score / Game Log Never could quite figure out why the Brewers minor league system wasn't more highly regarded in rankings of all 30 organizations coming into 2023, with most publications listing them in the middle tier. Perhaps it was the lack of high-end arms in abundance. On a night when Jackson Chourio was 3-for-5 with a home run, Tyler Black reached base twice (caught stealing for the second time in 21 tries, however), and Freddy Zamora was on base three times, one young man squarely placed himself in the national spotlight. No doubt Jeferson Quero (remember, pronounced Yeferson) was already on prospect-watcher radars, but my goodness, the Brewers look like geniuses with his AA Biloxi placement to open 2023. Aggressive for a catcher who won't turn 21 until October? No doubt. Overmatched? No way. This was game 35 for the Shuckers, but game 22 for Quero, who had missed time earlier but without a formal IL placement. Watch as he doubles his big fly output from the prior 21 games: Would you prefer more enthusiasm than the host Lookouts announcer provided? Then catch Voice of the Shuckers Javik Blake's calls on Blast #1, Blast #2, and an emphatic Blast #3. Sure, the five walks in 87 plate appearances could use a bump (and that will come), and Quero did commit his third error (pickoff throw), but if you have concerns about Quero's defensive skills, then you are new to BrewerFanatic (and welcome by the way!). Here's a reminder that the wisest move of the past decade by the Brewers front office in terms of player development was their laser focus on Venezuela, despite that country's turmoil that limited many other organizations from harvesting as well as the Crew. Case in point: It was a surprising misfire from starting pitcher Carlos Rodriguez (hence the final score). But the walks/HBP's now total 20 in 31.2 innings for the 21-year-old. Growing pains, but so much talent evident. Congrats to RHP Tobias Myers on his Southern League Pitcher of the Week honor. As with Nashville, keep up with recent Biloxi pregame audio interviews. By the way, Jeferson Quero was part of the July 2019 signing class. He'll need to be added to the 40-man roster at the end of the 2024 minor league season, when he'll have just turned 22, even though he only made his pro debut in 2021 (thanks to Covid). More on this game via MLB.com. Final: Quad Cities (Royals) 7, Wisconsin 0 Via the Timber Rattlers' site: Quad Cities Shuts Out Wisconsin 7-0 - KC farmhands shine as Cameron strikes out eleven over six innings and Cross knocks in four Pre-Game Media Notes (Download Link) via the team's Virtual Press Box Box Score / Game Log Kudos to the Rattlers' production staff - win or lose, the highlight packages are resources for both fans of the T-Rats and their opponents' fan bases. Do stay till the end for a sweet web gem via SS Eric Brown, Jr. Final: Carolina 14, Kannapolis (White Sox) 2 Carolina Crushes Cannon Ballers 14-2 Pre-Game Media Notes Box Score / Game Log Do read that linked game summary in full - the Mudcats' site will update later today with it but the press release with all the details is within that link for you - and good details they are! Twenty hits, six of the XBH variety. The moundsmen allowed only one earned run while fanning 12 (four walks). It's a night when so many deserve mention, thus the extra reference to the game summary, because here we must focus on another precocious 18-year-old who happens to be a native of well, you can guess which nation. Are we having fun yet with the position player prospects in this system?! My goodness. Make your way over to Appleton if you can at lunchtime. The one affiliate at home this week plays at 12:10 local time. Even earlier, follow as Biloxi and Carolina kick things off in the 10:00 hour Central Time. Enjoy your Wednesday, everyone!Organizational Scoreboard including starting pitcher info, game times, MiLB TV links, and box scoresCurrent Milwaukee Brewers Organization Batting Stats and DepthCurrent Milwaukee Brewers Organization Pitching Stats and Depth View full article

In an interview linked here last week (go to the 18:30 minute mark), listen to Wisconsin Manager Joe Ayrault talk about how Joe Gray, Jr. was told this was in all likelihood a temporary placement at AA, with plans in the works for him to return to Wisconsin.

Pitching Coach Will Schierholz and RHP Zach Vannaro are the most recent additions to the Biloxi pre-game audio site.

Monday 5/15:Via WTMJ's Morning News: Sophia Minnaert Via the Journal Sentinel Podcast: "Christian Yelich has a booming end to the week" - Curt Hogg the guest Latest Milwaukee Tailgate Podcast Via WTMJ's Afternoon News (download link): Lane GrindleVia 97.3's Drew & KB: Vinny Rottino Via the "Barrel Banter Podcast": "Christian Yelich Is Officially Back"*** Nearly an hour with Owen Miller - VIDEO: Season 3 | Episode 4: Wisconsin Born Milwaukee Brewer Owen Miller - YouTube AUDIO ***Postgame Shows for the STL 18, MKE shellacking --Via 97.3's Baseball Postgame Show - Tim Allen hostsLocked on Brewers with Chuck Freimund - "Forgettable Night in STL" *As of "post time", the WTMJ edition had yet to be archived

Postgame Shows for Brewers 9-6 win over the hapless Royals --Via 97.3's Baseball Postgame Show - Tim Allen hostsWTMJ with Dom Cotroneo - Jerry Augustine is the guestLocked on Brewers with Chuck Freimund - "Sweeping KC onto STL"

- Keston Hiura placed on the Nashville 7-day injured list retroactive to May 13