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With the recent misery of the big-league club, particularly on offense, Brewers fans turn to the farm this AM for solace and inspiration. Alas, while there's plenty of talent at the affiliate levels, in terms of wins and losses Saturday, it was a whitewash. Let's see how it came about, as there was variety in the pain. Transactions: Congratulations to Kent Hasler , who was - wait for it - yet another undrafted independent league signing by the Crew. Just another reason why we make sure to detail and learn as much as we can about each and every Crew signing. As recent days have proven, no signing is insignificant. Or better put, every signing is of potential significance. As for the two players let go, I detailed their brief professional journeys here. At that same link, an update is provided on the large January 2022 international signing class - at the moment, it does not appear any player from that group is targeted directly for Maryvale. We'll know more when the complex rookie leagues begin play in Arizona and the Dominican on Monday. *** OK, in addition to reviewing Saturday's game action below, you will definitely want to check out the featured article on our home page from my Link Report teammate Daniel -- in fact go there now, and then return: Minor League Players of the Month (May 2022): Carlos F. Rodriguez, Abraham Almonte, Cam Robinson See how close your favorites came to notching those top spots! *** Nashville Pre-Game Media Notes Final: Durham (Rays) 5, Nashville 0 Box Score / Game Log Via the Sounds' site, game details, and we encourage readers to review each of the affiliate write-ups as part of their Link Report routine: Sounds Blanked by Durham - Nashville Gets Shut Out for First Time This Season Bright spots? Well, RH reliever Connor Sadzeck and his 1.56 ERA are celebrating a new baby, as his absence between May 21st and May 29th was for paternity leave. He tossed a scoreless inning here - Connor, not the baby... Bullpen mate Hasler (see transaction section above) made his AAA debut, allowing two hits and a run in his lone inning of work. You'll see some bloated K totals in the box score, and unfortunately it was not within the pitching side of the Sounds ledger. You've been warned. This is how SO CLOSE the Sounds came to not getting shutout, runner on second base, and then: I've been meaning to make note of this. Is it just me or do the Brewers year-in and year-out make some of the least impactful 40-man roster additions each November in order to protect players from Rule 5 plucking. I went back to 2017: 2017: Freddy Peralta (credit deserved!), Jacob Nottingham, Mauricio Dubon, Marcos Diplan 2018: Trey Supak, Troy Stokes, Jr. 2019: Corey Ray, Mark Mathias, J.P. Feyereisen (bonus points for future Adames trade) 2020: Mario Feliciano, Alec Bettinger, Dylan File 2021: None So a lot is hinging on Feliciano in the coming years, otherwise if you had perceived a talent gap in the system over the past half-decade, there's a bit of insight into that. *** Biloxi Pre-Game Media Notes via the Shuckers' Virtual Press Box Final: Pensacola (Marlins) 8, Biloxi 7 Box Score / Game Log Via the Shuckers' site, game details, please review: Shuckers Stunned By Wahoos Four-Run Ninth - Dillard and Coca Each Drive In Three Runs Depleted, tired, ineffective - it just seems that the Biloxi staff is not in sync and we all wish we knew where the 2021 version of RH reliever Taylor Floyd is. Floyd was mentioned prominently this past offseason by Brewers beat writers with the Journal, The Athletic, etc. He was primed for a major takeoff this season, but after an early unexplained absence, it's been a major struggle. Yes, Joey Wiemer was absent again. With Monday's off day, he'll likely be off again Sunday. Speaking of those big league beat writers, perhaps someone gets in Tom Flanagan's ear (please) and gets a definitive response on what we believe to be a thumb issue. No Ryan Braun flashbacks, please. Well, Braun flashbacks are fine, just the very productive healthy ones. Sincere note: Knowing the top-notch quality of the Crew's beat staff, they have likely already begun that Wiemer inquiry in preparation for any upcoming feature stories they have on the Crew's system. Sorry, as I shouldn't be playing editor. The Shuckers once again grabbed their carving knife in order to splice offensive highlights from the Pensacola feed -- *** Wisconsin Pre-Game Media Notes via their all-encompassing Virtual Press Box Final: Peoria (Cardinals) 5, Wisconsin 2 Box Score / Game Log Via the Timber Rattlers' site, game details, please review: Rattlers Drop 5-2 Decision to Peoria - Rattlers fall two games behind Cedar Rapids in playoff chase Nice work by Max Lazar, too bad his day was over after just 56 pitches. Ten appearances, but just five starts, and not really "max" stretched out in any of them, pun intended. Only one walk one HBP from the top three in the order, but how much fun was seeing that Arbert Cipion blast in just his second game as a Rattler? I was blown away by this mini-thread *** Carolina Pre-Game Media Notes Final: Carolina 7, Lynchburg (Guardians) 4 Box Score / Game Log Via the Mudcats' site, details, please review: Chourio Hits RBI Triple and Perez Homers in 8-2 Loss - The Mudcats fell to 1.5 games back of first as the division leading Hillcats earned a series clinching victory The internet has basically (and justifiably) become a home for Jackson Chourio content and nothing else. Oh yeah, remember "the other guy"? By the way, someone please help me find the amazing recent tweet meme where the infamous guy walking with girlfriend (Perez) turns around to admire new girl (Chourio). Add it to the comments, thanks! Have a nice Sunday, all! 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Hey, we're only two days away (Monday the 6th) from the complex league games! Action in the Dominican will continue to begin late-mornings (Sunday's off), with Arizona-based fun in the evenings. We already know 90% of DSL box scores will have a note of "sunny, 85 degrees", while we'll prepare for the triple-digit readings in the desert. We will (somehow) often recap as many as eight games a day, yikes, as the Crew has two teams in both locales. Transactions: - RHP Luke Barker's contract selected by MLB Brewers from AAA Nashville - C Alex Jackson's contract selected by MLB Brewers from AAA Nashville - INF/OF Pablo Reyes' contract selected by MLB Brewers from AAA Nashville (replacing INF Mike Brosseau, who was placed on the MLB Brewers' 10-day injured list) - RHP Peter Strzelecki optioned to AAA Nashville from MLB Brewers - C Alex Hall designated for assignment, though we should expect him back with High-A Wisconsin in the near future - LHP Nick Bennett assigned to AA Biloxi from AAA Nashville Plenty to digest above: The Rodriguez and Pinero leg injuries (waiting for specific word) are troublesome. Over on our Minor League Forum, Daniel details the exploits of the departing players, wishing them well here. As for the newcomer: *** Nashville Pre-Game Media Notes Final: Nashville 8, Durham (Rays) 4 Box Score / Game Log Via the Sounds' site, game details, and we encourage readers to review each of the affiliate write-ups as part of their Link Report routine: Sounds Bounce Back to Even Series in Durham - Corey Ray’s Grand Slam, Willy Adames’ Homer Propels Nashville Past Bulls You can get caught up on all things Sounds with the Voice of the club, Jeff Hem, at the 17:00 mark of the Main Street Sports Today Friday broadcast The career path has been awkwardly painful, both from a performance and injury standpoint, for Corey Ray. Consider how different the Brewers big league roster would be if the now-27-year-old Ray had come even a bit close to fulfilling the potential of a 5th overall pick. Lorenzo Cain would have still been signed prior to 2018 (Ray posted a .678 OPS at High-A in a middling 2017 season at Carolina). But Jackie Bradley Jr. certainly wouldn't have been signed, which means Hunter Renfroe isn't a Brewer today. The permutations go beyond that, but the fact remains that Ray is in his final option year and still has the better part of four months to prove any worth at all towards 2023. Speaking of the big-league club, pretty huge that Willy Adames was able to post five plate appearances (1-for-3 with a home run and two walks as you just read in the filed game report). Let's go boom, shall we? It appears Adames has a scheduled day off Saturday before playing again Sunday. Enough can't be said about RHP Caleb Boushley's bullpen-saving highly-effective seven-inning 102-pitch effort here. (Was that enough hyphen's for you?) *** Biloxi Pre-Game Media Notes via the Shuckers' Virtual Press Box Final: Pensacola (Marlins) 9, Biloxi 8 Box Score / Game Log Via the Shuckers' site, game details, please review: Lutz' Late Homer Comes Up Short as Wahoos Walk Off Shuckers 9-8 - Devanney Homers For Second Consecutive Day As one might imagine, plenty of action to dissect and Voice of the Shuckers Garrett Greene does a fine job within that recap. There's an elephant in the room, and that'd be Joey Wiemer's absence since his mid-game exit on Tuesday. With this being a road game, the Biloxi pre-game audio show is not available via MiLB.TV. It's possible Garrett made specific mention to the reason for Wiemer's sideline stint during that or his game call. One thing I've learned over these many years of daily summaries for you all, is not to put the affiliate broadcasters on the spot regarding player injuries. If the Brewers organization is not making specific mention of an injury status, then we need to be respectful of the spot the broadcasters are put in. (It helps immensely and frees up the broadcast crews when an injury was obviously related to an on-the-field incident available via video, but that wasn't the case with Wiemer.) That being said, little birdies find a way to reach us from time to time, but unfortunately because it's unsubstantiated, I can't reveal whether the news gets a thumb up or a thumb down. Read into that last sentence as you wish, the hint is pretty blatant. About these highlights coming from Pensacola's beautiful ballpark, if you pick up on a tinge of excitement in the Shuckers' positives, it's because Biloxi's #2 Voice, Thomas Zinzarella, slid over to the Blue Wahoos booth to help cover for an absence. Nice work, Thomas! It's the morning of June 4th, and Jakson Reetz' OPS is at 1.123 in an offensively-challenged league (despite the final score here). Incredible. Sal Frelick's first 80 AA at-bats have produced a .595 OPS and three extra-base hits (two doubles and a triple). Joey Wiemer's OPS in his first 176 AB's at AA is .931. Just sayin', prospect rankers... 21-year-old up-from-Maryvale fill-in Terence Doston finally had an "oh, this is AA" night (0-for-4, four K's), but the young man had been absolute money in his Shucker efforts prior. Head high, Terence. *** Before the fun T-Rat game details, let's recognize! Oh Canada! ? Tristan Peters Wins Midwest League Player of the Month Award for May - Minor League Baseball recognizes outstanding month for Rattlers outfielder Wisconsin Pre-Game Media Notes via their all-encompassing Virtual Press Box Final: Wisconsin 7, Peoria (Cardinals) 4 Box Score / Game Log Via the Timber Rattlers' site, game details, please review: Gray and Acosta Homer in Wisconsin Win over Peoria - Gray cracks four hits as Rattlers snap scoreless streak at 23-2/3 innings Monster game for Joe Gray, Jr. Chris Mehring puts his many years of game recap experience into another fine effort just linked - includes your reminder on the Udder Tuggers jersey auction link! Folks, big leaguer Alex Hall's jersey among those available! It's usually a bit of a nuisance (sorry, but it is, we're trying to type up a report here!) when we have to look into an early exit. Wes Clarke pinch hit for catcher Darrien Miller in the 4th. But thanks to the remarkable media conglomerate that is Wisconsin Timber Rattlers baseball, the Rattler Radio postgame podcast comes to the rescue. "Mehring & Kyle Lobner discuss the turning points and performances of the game. Joe Gray Jr (4-for-5, HR, 2RBI, SB) and Cam Robinson (2IP, 0R, SV) have some comments from the clubhouse. Nick Stanley gives updates on Joe Ayrault & Darrien Miller, his reactions to the game, and the Alex Hall story." Everyone, if you've never listened to the podcast (and why the heck not?!), then this episode is a wonderful maiden voyage for you, do yourself a favor and drink in the 23 minutes. The Alex Hall stuff is "gold, Jerry, gold"! By the way, initial report on Miller is "cramping, we'll see". *** Carolina Pre-Doubleheader Media Notes Final, Completion of Thursday's suspended game: Carolina 7, Lynchburg (Guardians) 4 Box Score / Game Log My co-worker Daniel dived into much of this one in his report yesterday. Via the Mudcats' site, details, please review: Chourio and Quero Homer in 7-4 Carolina Victory - The Mudcats snapped a two-game skid with a 7-4 victory in Lynchburg Final, Game Two: Lynchburg 6, Carolina 1 Box Score / Game Log Carolina Offense Stifled in 6-1 Loss - Jackson Chourio went 1-for-3 while extending his hitting streak to ten straight games Thanks to the parents of afore-mentioned Jakson Reetz spelling his name that way just to avoid any possible confusion with the other OPS beast (.932 Chourio). Saturday's action is all under the lights. Enjoy, everyone! Organizational Scoreboard including starting pitcher info, game times, MiLB TV links, and box scores Links for affiliate audio Standings and sortable stat pages Current Milwaukee Brewers Organization Batting Stats and Depth Current Milwaukee Brewers Organization Pitching Stats and Depth View full article

There's no way to quickly tell if the Brewers' organization leads all of MiLB in walk-off victories (by every manner imaginable it seems), but if it doesn't, then it must be close to the top, given the overall W-L record of the four affiliates and the seemingly nightly entry (sometimes more than one, like within this report) we document here. Word of advice: don't leave Sounds-Shuckers-Timber Rattlers-Mudcats games early! Transactions: RH reliever Miguel Sanchez is recalled to the big league roster as Luis Perdomo hits the injured list. (Sanchez had not physically left the Crew's big-league road trip, as he remained on their "taxi squad" upon his option this week.) Reliever Zach Vennaro turns 26 years old this coming Friday. The 6'6" power righty is about to make his first appearance at the AAA level as the former independent leaguer gets the bump up from Biloxi. SS Willy Adames will be the star of the day in Zebulon Sunday as he begins a rehab stint with a one-day appearance with the Mudcats. Not only will the super-young Mudcats be treated to their best catering of 2022, but the ebullient Dominican native Adames will be of incredible inspiration to this primarily international-based collection of A-ballers. Adames will then travel less than forty miles to hook up with Nashville in Durham on Monday. Nashville Pre-Game Media Notes Final: Nashville 5, Toledo (Tigers) 0 Box Score / Game Log Via the Sounds' site, game details, and we encourage readers to review each of the affiliate write-ups as part of their Link Report routine: Boushley, Sounds Blank Toledo - Nashville Snaps Three-Game Skid with Four-Hit Shutout Caleb (the "h" is silent as in Bozley) Boushley with a super-impressive performance. We won't say it was out-of-nowhere, because Boushley has been solid, as evidenced by his 4.23 ERA entering this game. That ERA is now down to 3.66. As noted in the filed report linked above, RHP's Zack Brown and Hobie Harris finished up nicely (Harris striking out all three men faced to end things). Voice of the Sounds Jeff Hem released his latest podcast discussion, a ten-minute chat with Harris. As for the thinking on the Zach Vennaro call up, we see that veteran RH reliever Connor Sadzeck (0.63 ERA) has not pitched since May 20th. We know another effective bullpen arm, righty Peter Strzelecki, has been with the big league Brewers' taxi squad for their extended road trip. Until we get confirmation, Sadzeck's status is unknown. Five of the seven Sounds hits went for extra bases. OF Abraham Almonte's .500 slugging leads the current collection of Sounds now that Mark Mathias and his insane .341/.425/.549 AAA line is with the Brewers. By the way, Nashville's next six-game series is, as noted earlier, in Durham, North Carolina, Due to the Memorial Day holiday, the opener in the series will be at 5:05 local time Monday. The teams will then have Tuesday off. Sunday's game in Toledo is at 6:05 (also Eastern time). That's a quick turnaround. The Sounds are the only Crew affiliate playing Monday. Biloxi Pre-Game Media Notes via the Shuckers' Virtual Press Box Final: Biloxi 6, Montgomery (Rays) 5, eleven innings Box Score / Game Log Via the Shuckers' site, game details, please review: Walk-Off Wild Pitch Sends Shuckers to Third Straight Win - Shuckers Tally Second Walk-Off Win of Series Be sure to read that recap and then look below. Let's cut right to the ending - Back to .500 for the Shuckers. WLOX comes through again with their video package, which includes a Tristen Lutz laser beam HR (goodness!) and Gabe Holt coming-oh-so-close to his own round-tripper. Biloxi's roster remains very, very lean, which might explain why Joey Wiemer has played in all 42 Shuckers games thus far. We all love our pal Joey in the starting lineup, and having every Monday off helps. Just sayin'. In this one, Wiemer doubled, singled, walked, and stole two bases. Heck, that's prompting tweets like this - Biloxi is carrying one spare infielder, and Felix Valerio was the DH Saturday, so all were in the starting lineup. The lone extra outfielder is currently 20-year-old Terence Doston, utilized as a pinch-runner late in this one. So Mr. Wiemer won't be getting extra rest any time soon, which is a boon to the highlight reels. Wisconsin Pre-Game Media Notes via their all-encompassing Virtual Press Box Final: Cedar Rapids (Twins) 8, Wisconsin 3 Box Score / Game Log Via the Timber Rattlers' site, game details, please review: Sabato Socks Wisconsin - Three-run homer by Sabato sends Cedar Rapids to 8-3 win With Sunday's scheduled T-Rat starter being RHP Ryne Moore, who has struggled in two efforts since being promoted from Carolina, Wisconsin could have used one of those top-notch final lines LHP Antoine Kelly has been providing in this battle with the first-place Kernels. Although Kelly fanned seven in 4.2 innings, nine men reached against him. Actually didn't matter, as the Rattlers were shutout in the frames after Kelly's departure, though Wisconsin outhit Cedar Rapids for the contest, 7-6. Catcher Darrien Miller's .911 OPS in April has melted to a .554 mark in May. Can we also find at-bats for switch-hitting backstop Alex Hall to help give Miller a break? Of course, Wes Clarke has also caught in a dozen games thus far. Speaking of Clarke (and the upcoming Father's Day), Wes may have the most vocally supportive group of family members on the web among Brewers farmhands - Dad's turn here: By the way, start setting your DVR's if you have access to channel CW14 out of Green Bay. Next Saturday the 4th is the first of a dozen games to be broadcast (here's that schedule). Carolina Pre-Doubleheader Media Notes Final, Game One: Kannapolis (White Sox) 7, Carolina 4 (seven innings as scheduled) Box Score / Game Log Final, Game Two: Carolina 4, Kannapolis (White Sox) 3 (seven innings as scheduled) Box Score / Game Log Via the Mudcats' site, doubleheader details, please review: Leones Lifts Mudcats to Doubleheader Split - The first place Mudcats split Saturday’s doubleheader with Kannapolis after taking Game 2 in walk-off fashion Yet another insightful postgame chat, worth your brief time to open in a new tab - LISTEN: Post-Game Interview with Manager Victor Estevez All eleven position players who took part Saturday had at least one base hit. OF Arbert Cipion and his .821 OPS missed both games and last played on Wednesday, so that's something to monitor. The club's primary third baseman, Alberis Ferrer, hasn't seen action in ten days now. On the pitching side of "missing in action", 20-year-old RHP Lun Zhao hasn't appeared in a game since he was roughed up in his second outing of the season back on April 24th. We have not heard if Zhao is healthy and working on things on the side but still with the Mudcats rather than Maryvale. And we love the two-minute interview cuts that Voice of the Mudcats Greg Young Jr. has begun posting on the team's YouTube page, we've been linking to them via our Carolina features thread on our Minor League Forum. Sunday's action is a mix of early afternoon and early-evening start times. Enjoy your day, everyone. Hey, what is this, four Link Report days in a row from yours truly? I'm getting some 2001-2021 Brewerfan ironman vibes. Very thankfully, those days are now in the rear-view mirror, and I heartily welcome Daniel and Joseph back to the rotation for the next several days. Catch you next time. 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Fans in attendance at the three Brewers affiliate games saw plenty of action Friday night, There were runs scored (both the good and bad guys) in 22 half-innings, including ten turns at bat in Biloxi. Despite a loss and now a three-game skid, the 30-15 Sounds sit three games atop the International League West Division standings. The Shuckers sit at 20-21, but just 1.5 games back (three in the loss column) in the Southern League South Division. A sweet win Friday placed the 27-16 Timber Rattlers just one game back of Cedar Rapids in the Midwest League West Division, with a chance to tie for the top spot head-to-head with the Kernels Saturday evening. Your exciting super-young 24-18 Mudcats were rained out last night, but they sit atop the Carolina League North Division by one game. MiLB playoff procedures can be found here. Notice AAA, with its expanded schedule deeper into September, is unique. For the three lower levels, it appears the first-half schedule ends with the games of Thursday, June 23rd, from word we've received. Transactions: RH reliever Miguel Sanchez is back on the Nashville roster after his option assignment from the Brewers. Nashville Pre-Game Media Notes Final: Toledo (Tigers) 6, Nashville 4 Box Score / Game Log Via the Sounds' site, game details, and we encourage readers to review each of the affiliate write-ups as part of their Link Report routine: Sounds Drop Third Straight in Toledo - Nashville Suffers a Third Consecutive Loss for First Time This Season Clean defense on both sides in this one, but some spectacular plays by the Mud Hens sealed Nashville's fate late. The Sounds gave it a great shot, but here's the tip your cap trio of plays that nabbed Jonathan Davis twice, with Andruw Monasterio in between - Unfortunately, the two 8th inning runs allowed by Luke Barker loomed large. Brice Turang was 2-for-5, both singles. His splits show that he's played 20 games in both April and May, but ten extra-bas hits in the first month have turned into only two in the current month. It doesn't seem like it, but May's OPS is at only .604 thanks to that (and fewer walks). On the surface, the .287 batting average overall is hiding some of those shortcomings. Corey Ray, starting in his first game since May 4th. struck out all three times up. Ray exited after his K in the 6th, with Turang shifting out to center field. RISP 0-for-8, sigh. Biloxi Pre-Game Media Notes via the Shuckers' Virtual Press Box Final: Biloxi 9, Montgomery (Rays) 7 Box Score / Game Log Via the Shuckers' site, game details, please review: Shuckers Score Two Late to Down Biscuits 9-7 - Eight Shuckers’ Starters Record an RBI in Victory Thomas Zinzarella, who is working alongside Garrett Greene in the Shuckers' booth this season, has solo duties for a few days, and provided multiple details in the game report linked just above. WXXV was once again on-site with their cameras. but as often the case, had to pull their crew before the later innings - we do get to see Joey Wiemer fly around the bases to score from first on Thomas Dillard's double. This is pretty fantastic. Frelick has to twist his body to line up the throw, and it could not have been more on the money - The Shuckers put 21 men on base and were successful in all three stolen base attempts. RHP T.J. Shook made his second AA start. Shook was able to work around a lot of traffic his first time out, but could not in this one. Given his results in 2022, it's pretty shocking to see the six runs allowed in 3.2 IP (12 baserunners). Robbie Hitt allowed only one of the three Shook men on base he inherited to score. Biloxi doesn't win this one without the bullpen efforts. Wisconsin Pre-Game Media Notes via their all-encompassing Virtual Press Box Final: Wisconsin 7, Cedar Rapids (Twins) 3 Box Score / Game Log Via the Timber Rattlers' site, game details, please review: Timber Rattlers Tighten Division Race with Win at Cedar Rapids - Knarr wins seventh straight start in 7-3 Wisconsin victory The sometimes not-quite-electric Wisconsin offense picked up sure-to-be-All-Star LHP Brandon Knarr here, as Knarr saw ten men reach base in his five innings of work. RHP's Kent Hasler and Cam Robinson continued their stellar work out of the T-Rats pen. The Brewers plucked Hasler from the independent ranks and his former broadcaster in Winnipeg continues to monitor his progress Although the bottom four in the order contributed just a single hit apiece, they played a big part in this one. Micah Bello with the confidence-boosting blast, and welcome to full-season ball, Jadher Areinamo! Mudcats and Cannon Ballers Postponed in Zebulon - Tonight’s game between Kannapolis and Carolina has been postponed due to wet grounds at Five County Stadium Yikes, always stay safe! I will assume that just about everyone who visits our daily Minor League Reports is somehow often exposed to the awesome work of the media-friendly arm of the Brewers Player Development Staff via their @BrewersPD Twitter account. Quite often, their fantastic video posts come out in the 24-hour period following the day's games reflected in our posts, and thus aren't always represented here. Check out the link in this paragraph for the latest and be sure to maintain that following. The Carolina Saturday twinbill begins at 3:05 Central, otherwise Saturday Night's Alright for Fighting. Yes, that's an Elton John 1973 song reference. This Link Report's title is via Meatloaf circa 1977. Appreciate your music industry history, folks ? 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Sincere apologies to Biloxi's Terence Doston and Carolina's Jackson Chourio for not referencing their walk-off base hits within the title of this report. But when you hear the line "simply addicted to hitting nukes" within a local TV highlight package, and it refers to the golden boy of the Brewers' farm system, well, the headline decision is automatic. But this report will certainly get to the last-moment victories within, and it was an unusually busy Thursday on the transaction front, even if there were only two actual active roster changes. Transactions: 18-year-old Venezuelan native Jadher Areinamo struck out only 22 times in 152 Dominican Summer League at-bats in 2021. While not the official word, his arrival in Cedar Rapids to join the Timber Rattlers is most likely associated with the apparent injury status of infielder Antonio Pineiro, which was referred to in our report of Wednesday's games. Regarding the three position players who were let go, none had seen time with a full-season club (A-ball or above). BrewerFanatic's @damuelle provided details on their baseball journeys here. We learned that OF Je'Von Ward's injury status (formally not disclosed) will unfortunately cost him the 2022 season. Finally, a player signing reminder that the Brewers still have a portion of their international bonus pool available to ink players overlooked during the initial January signing period, during which the Crew brought 33 players on board. On to the evening's action - Nashville Pre-Game Media Notes Final: Toledo (Tigers) 9, Nashville 4 Box Score / Game Log Via the Sounds' site, game details, and we encourage readers to review each of the affiliate write-ups as part of their Link Report routine: Sounds Downed by Toledo - Nashville unable to erase early deficit Even in a loss where the outcome was determined early (Nashville down 9-2 after three innings), the Sounds' staff puts together a game summary that includes bullet points worth knowing. We realize that linking to each affiliate's game summary requires four additional clicks on your part, but the information provided is helpful and often important to know, and it aids us from having to re-write readily available details on the action and allows us to focus on items we find of interest. After opening the game with his second home run of the season, CF Jonathan Davis followed up four innings later with his glove - Weston Wilson was caught stealing to end the 6th, Sounds down 9-3 at the time. Guess it can be kind-of-justified, with two outs a big inning is probably not forthcoming, where if successful, a single base hit at least nets another run. But no, despite that sentence, can't talk myself into approval here - Corey Ray did not play despite his now-active roster status. RHP Dylan File had only made one relief appearance since his 2017 rookie season, save for a five-inning performance in April that followed Luis Perdomo's work as an opener that night. File got one inning of work in with a no-pressure 8th, and following his removal from the 40-man roster, we'll have to monitor what the organization's plans are for him. Starter Tyler Herb is having trouble establishing a presence at the AAA level, though his two appearances this month (one in relief) is a blatantly small sample. In 2019, Herb struggled with a 7.16 ERA in 16 games (13 starts) in the Baltimore system. Kudos, LHP Andy Otero, big-time bullpen-saving effort. Biloxi Pre-Game Media Notes via the Shuckers' Virtual Press Box Final: Biloxi 4, Montgomery (Rays) 3, ten innings Box Score / Game Log Via the Shuckers' site, game details, please review: Doston Delivers Walk-Off Winner In Series Opener - Wiemer Hits League-Leading 12th Home Run Terence Doston is only 21 years old and is getting his first taste of full-season ball. The 2019 22nd round pick out of a Tampa high school is up partly to cover for the non-disabled list absence of fellow outfielder Sal Frelick, who had missed some time after getting dinged up laying out for a ball. Frelick returned in this game, 2-for-5 out of the leadoff spot, great news. Doston was in the game as initially box score reviewers gulped. He took over for Joey Wiemer defensively in the top of the 9th. No injury update here, thankfully, Wiemer struck out swinging to begin the bottom of the 8th, MiLB.TV subscribers can go to the 03:26:50 hour/minute mark here. But a pitch earlier in the at-bat low in the zone had been called a strike, and it seems Wiemer did some barking from the dugout three pitches into Thomas Dillard's subsequent at-bat that got him tossed, along with Manager Mike Guerrero. Guerrero slammed his helmet and was fired up! WXXV with the full-game highlights during which we now have the infamous phrase that will clearly be etched on Wiemer's Cooperstown plaque someday - "Simply Addicted to Hitting Nukes". Thank you, Jeff Haeger, for this. Seven and one-third shutout innings via the Biloxi bullpen, monster effort, guys! Wisconsin Pre-Game Media Notes via their all-encompassing Virtual Press Box Final: Cedar Rapids (Twins) 9, Wisconsin 0 Box Score / Game Log Via the Timber Rattlers' site, game details, please review: Cedar Rapids Shuts Out Wisconsin - Rattlers held to two hits in 9-0 loss T-Rats went 2-for-28, ten K's (five walks). RF Carlos Rodriguez had both knocks, pushing his May OPS to .903. Two of the Kernels' nine runs were unearned, as Wisconsin tossed three errors into this unappealing salad mix of a game. Shout-out to RH reliever Joey Matulovich on his fine work, stranding a baserunner for LHP Russell Smith before throwing an additional shutout frame. Smith, the 6'7" 2021 2nd round pick, continues to seek his footing in pro ball, while Matulovich is clearly still inspired by my brief interaction with him at a Cape Cod League game in the summer of 2018 shortly after his being drafted by the Crew out of Cal (I also convinced him to sign). Carolina Pre-Game Media Notes Final: Carolina 3, Kannapolis (White Sox) 2, eleven innings Box Score / Game Log Via the Mudcats' site, game details, please review: Chourio’s Walk-Off Lifts Pescados to 3-2 Victory - The first place Mudcats won their third straight on a game-winning hit in the eleventh Consecutive-game bonus where we get the postgame chat - LISTEN: Post-Game Interview with Manager Victor Estevez The Mudcats went with their all international-signing lineup, as the only two U.S. born position players on the roster, infielder Zack Raabe and outfielder Arbert Cipion, sat this one out. The composition of this roster is almost incomprehensible to longtime followers of the Crew's system - simply remarkable efforts on the part of the international scouting staff, although let's be honest, the proof will be in the pudding in the coming years. Although it sure seems like Jackson Chourio's pudding is going to be awfully yummy -- Earlier in the evening - Mudcat pitchers walked ten and plunked one in the 11 innings, but also fanned 15. In addition to reading about it in the team's summary, the game logs we link to are often a great review on how teams (both the good guys and the bad guys) escape the zombie runner innings unscathed occasionally. Chourio's OPS certainly stands out among all the others listed in the box score (others all sub-.700). But hey, still in first place and a super-fun bunch! Be sure to continue listening to the brief postgame interviews Voice of the Mudcats Greg Young Jr. posts, good stuff, especially "in the moment" after a walk-off. As of this time, it does not appear there are plans to make up either of the two postponed games in Biloxi this weekend, that may change. As is the norm, all evening action on a Friday night. 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Details forthcoming on a dominant performance by our precocious Mudcats, another fantastic outing for a resurgent Timber Rattler starting pitcher, a rare stumble for the Sounds bullpen, and another idle day for the Shuckers, this time via Mother Nature. Before we dig into the details, let's briefly discuss why the upcoming Memorial Day weekend is such an important marker in the minor league season from a fan perspective. You've seen them, we link to them often, heck, you'll view some in this edition of our report. We're talking about highlights with near-empty stands, particularly in Zebulon, North Carolina, and Biloxi, Mississippi. We're not quite sure what to make of light attendance for Shuckers games, and likely neither is the local Chamber of Commerce, as attendance has regularly fallen short of expectations for beautiful MGM Park since construction was completed in 2015. Carolina's Five County Stadium was built in 1991, and the Mudcats franchise has evolved (devolved?) from the AA level to High-A, and now single-A. I enjoyed this article by Cory Lavalette of the North State Journal and hope you will as well. It paints for us, in a positive way, the dichotomy of the experience of taking in a Mudcats game vs, that of the AAA Durham Bulls, merely 37 miles away. It seems that Zebulon itself is becoming a growing residential destination and with that, the potential for increased crowds at Carolina games exists. Of course, there are no such concerns in Nashville and Appleton. Several Timber Rattlers have expressed within interviews their pleasure with the larger crowds compared to their prior Zebulon home, Antoine Kelly the most recent. It's not surprising that in the business world of minor league baseball, this upcoming weekend is huge as the weather improves, and as most school systems wrap up or are on the verge of doing so. Here's to the crowds enhancing our own highlight-viewing pleasure while also giving the Brewers prospects the local audiences they deserve for the summer. Transactions: None Nashville Pre-Game Media Notes Final: Toledo (Tigers) 3, Nashville 2 Box Score / Game Log Via the Sounds' site, game details, and we encourage readers to review each of the affiliate write-ups as part of their Link Report routine: Walk-Off Walk Dooms Sounds - Mud Hens score game two win in walk-off fashion RH reliever Thomas Jankins utilized a pickoff at second base to help escape his 8th inning jam, but as the summary detailed, couldn't quite seal the deal in the fateful 9th - You may have caught this from the Journal-Sentinel earlier this week: Pitcher Peter Strzelecki, catcher Alex Jackson and utility man Mark Mathias were present in the visiting clubhouse at Petco Park. A team is permitted to carry up to five players on its taxi squad for all road trips. For Strzelecki, an undrafted free agent signing by Milwaukee in 2018, it marks his first time in a big-league clubhouse. The right-handed reliever wasn’t with the Brewers on the major-league side in spring training, either. Mathias was indeed activated to take Hunter Renfroe's roster spot. The report does shine a light on what the Brewers think currently of Strzelecki, perhaps just a bit higher on the reliever rung than Luke Barker, Zack Brown, Hobie Harris, and Connor Sadzeck. Based on their 2022 performances, it'd be hard to quibble with any of the choices. Jackson's absence from Nashville explains Nick Kahle's random callup to AAA. Brice Turang stole his 5th base in six attempts. Mario Feliciano has yet to go deep in 97 at-bats despite otherwise pretty numbers. It seems so long ago (2019 with then high-A Carolina) that Feliciano cranked 19 bombs. We didn't forget to give you a shout-out beyond what the game summary, provided, Jason Alexander. You've been wonderful, another zero-walk performance here (only 12 free passes in 47.2 IP). On the other side of the box score, yes, that was former Rule 5 loss Miguel Diaz pitching the top of the 9th, and Jamie Westbrook has walked plenty but otherwise struggled since his trade to the Tigers. Montgomery (Rays) at Biloxi, ppd., rain No makeup date announced, the series should finally get underway Thursday evening. No worries, here's an excellent video feature via Jeff Haeger on Joey Wiemer, including the latest quotes from the stud slugger - Wisconsin Pre-Game Media Notes via their all-encompassing Virtual Press Box Final: Wisconsin 5, Cedar Rapids (Twins) 1 Box Score / Game Log Via the Timber Rattlers' site, game details, please review: Jarvis Jams Kernels with Nine Strikeouts - Rattlers win 5-1 at Cedar Rapids Raise your hand if you were suggesting that RHP Justin Jarvis should be moved to the bullpen after a rough April (five starts, 7.91 ERA, 1.60 WHIP). Oh wait, there I am, looking in the mirror, sheepishly now recognizing a stellar month of May (1.59 ERA, 1.15 WHIP, 28 K, 8 BB in 22.2 IP). The Brewers seemingly have their system-wide pitching development system on cruise control, it's amazing. Sweet work, Justin. The Cedar Rapids newspaper report includes thoughts on Jarvis from the opposing dugout. Scary moment in the top of the 9th - MiLB.TV subscribers go the 03:08:00 hour/minute mark - as Antonio Pinero slid feet-first into a successful steal of second base, appeared to jam his leg going in, and was clearly in pain. After a few minutes with the trainer and acting Manager Liu Rodriguez (Joe Ayrault still away), in what I can only call a near-shocking decision, Pinero remained in the game for a few more pitches. Still clearly uncomfortable, he was then pulled for a pinch-runner. Please always act on the side of caution guys, that was not a good look. Outfielder Carlos Rodriguez has an .855 OPS in May. Still just in his age 21 season, yet it's season five overall (includes the lost 2020 season in which service time still applies). Folks may not remember that Rodriguez signed for $1.355 million in the summer of 2017. Although he didn't pitch in this game, WFRV provides the latest video entry in the inspiring story of RHP Tyler Gillies - And yes, at 10:00 AM Central this AM, bidding begins in the Udder Tuggers jersey auction. Carolina Pre-Game Media Notes Final: Carolina 13, Kannapolis (White Sox) 0 Box Score / Game Log Via the Mudcats' site, game details, please review: Cornielle and Rodriguez Blank Ballers 13-0 - Alexander Cornielle and Carlos Rodriguez combined to nine scoreless frames and 15 strikeouts Always a bonus when we get the postgame chat, especially after a game such as this - LISTEN: Post-Game Interview with Manager Victor Estevez Twenty-three baserunners, 10-for-21 with RISP, shutout pitching, just ensconce this box score in velvet, as George Costanza might (remember, he was up for senior scouting positions with both the Yankees and Mets at various points - oh, those script writers...). Special shoutout to catcher Jose Sibrian on his three doubles. The 23-year-old Venezuelan native remarkably qualifies for minor league free agency at season's end (7th year in the Crew's chain). 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The affiliate bats were up to the task on Saturday night, leading the way to wins at the top three levels of the Crew's system. RHP Tyler Herb, a recently-turned 30-year-old with two stints in the Seattle system on his resume, in addition to minor league stays with San Francisco and Baltimore, continued to shine in Biloxi, making his case for the Brewers to find room on a crowded Nashville roster. Though the kids in Carolina dropped their contest, their bats were hardly idle. Warmer temperatures bringing about crooked numbers, yeah, we're ready! Transactions: Technically, Lutz had been activated from the IL since April 30th when he went to the nebulously named "Development List". As you'll read below, he came back with a bang. I listened in to the first few innings in Biloxi Saturday, and there was no specific light shed on the reasons for the Mitchell and Zamora placements. Finally on the transaction wire, Milwaukee released two pitchers from their Dominican complex ranks, and one in particular is a surprise based on the numbers. This was detailed further over in our season-long transaction-tracking thread. Nashville Pre-Game Media Notes Final: Nashville 8, Jacksonville (Marlins) 5 Box Score / Game Log Via the Sounds' site, game details, and we encourage readers to review each of the affiliate write-ups as part of their Link Report routine: Balanced Attack Leads Sounds Past Jacksonville - Nashville Uses Four-Run Fifth Inning to Take Down Jumbo Shrimp The Nashville site game summaries are always very concise, but they do sneak in sweet nuggets of note each night, finding ways to add perspective to our overall understanding. For example, did you catch the Mario Feliciano note within? Mario walked and singled in this one. Only eight hits for Nashville, so the eight Sounds runs scored can be characterized as opportunistic. Seven walks drawn and three successful stolen base attempts helped. How deep is Rick Sweet's bench (if indeed his inactive bodies are healthy and available)? Catcher Alex Jackson was utilized as the designated hitter while Keston Hiura, Jon Singleton, David Dahl, and Abraham Almonte all had the night off. At the big-league level, Jandel Gustave is headed to the IL (hamstring). Brent Suter's return from paternity leave will help backfill, but you can bet that the Nashville bullpen has their eyes on both the injury (and the ineffectiveness) of the big-league middle relief corps. RHP Miguel Sanchez has a leg up with his 40-man spot, but don't put it past the Brewers to take a look at one of several non-roster candidates now dealing in the Sounds pen. Biloxi Pre-Game Media Notes via the Shuckers' Virtual Press Box Final: Biloxi 13, Birmingham (White Sox) 3 Box Score / Game Log Via the Shuckers' site, game details, please review: Shuckers Clobber Franchise Record Five Homers In 13-3 Rout Of Barons - Herb Extends Scoreless Streak to 15.1 Innings Congrats to LHP Andy Otero on the bump back to AAA, but Tyler Herb sure has a case. Perhaps Otero will be utilized in more of a hybrid long role, we'll see. This box score is worth framing for the contributions throughout and my goodness, the top seven all reached at least twice. The catcher-as-designated-hitter theme continued but is totally justified as Jakson Reetz maintains his plus-1.000 OPS through 60 at-bats. Thomas, please run hard right out of the box -- Thanks to MLB Pipeline, we can condense five home run video clips down to three. We can continue to hear about Lucas Erceg's stuff and buzzard luck, but at some point a 10.29 ERA is a 10.29 ERA... Wisconsin Pre-Game Media Notes via their all-encompassing Virtual Press Box Final: Wisconsin 8, Quad Cities (Royals) 7 Box Score / Game Log Via the Timber Rattlers' site, game details, please review: Comeback Rattlers Score Four in Eighth and Hold on for Win - Wisconsin rallies for ninth comeback victory of the season Another pretty water view for those checking out MiLB.TV, nice ballpark landscape, Quad Cities! Peeked in because of the Micah Bello hit-by-pitch in the 2nd inning. Bello would remain in the game put was pulled to begin the 3rd. Looked like Bello's right wrist was getting checked out. Go the 01:25 hour/minute mark here if you are an MiLB.TV subscriber. We are pretty shook up over that T.J. Shook linescore. As you can see via his game logs, Shook had yet to give up even three runs in an outing this season. Shake it off, T.J. See what I did there? Speaking of game logs, check out Cam Robinson's. His last four saves, all scoreless, have been of the two-inning variety. Take that, Josh Hader! Eight runs on eight hits, with Zavier Warren and Ashton McGee combining for five knocks! Again, efficiency on this night! Final: Fayetteville (Astros) 8, Carolina 6 Box Score / Game Log Via the Mudcats' site, game details, please review: Perez Homers and has RBI Double in 8-6 Loss - Hedbert Perez extended his hitting streak to five straight while going 2-for-3 with a home run, two runs and two RBI in the loss Outside of second baseman Jheremy Vargas, every Mudcat reached at least one time. Hendry Mendez (18 years old) joined Hedbert Perez (19) with a big night. Despite the five-game hit streak, Perez' May OPS is only at .489 (ten games). It was .576 in April. Mendez is at .697/.661 for the monthly splits. The Mudcats defense allowed three unearned runs to score. The Woodpeckers played clean defense. revisit the final score. There you go. It's all early action on a traditional Sunday schedule. RHP Noah Zavolas makes his season debut in Biloxi. 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Perhaps it's fitting that the four Brewers affiliates split their contests on Friday the 13th. It is also that day on the calendar for the opponents after all. Let's dive into the action and learn why it was a 50-50 kind of evening on the farm. Transactions: RHP Jandal Gustave was recalled to Milwaukee. Gustave never actually left the big-league club after his recent option as the front office was aware Brent Suter would be going on a paternity leave. Nashville activated CF Abraham Almonte from the 7-day injured list. Almonte last played on April 23rd. Nashville Pre-Game Media Notes Final: Jacksonville (Marlins) 7, Nashville 3 Box Score / Game Log Via the Sounds' site, game details, and we encourage readers to review each of the affiliate write-ups as part of their Link Report routine: Hiura Homers Again But Sounds Fall - Multiple Nashville Rallies Fall Short in Jacksonville Oh Keston, to borrow from "Seinfeld", you are vexing. You are an enigma, a mystery wrapped in a riddle. We are enjoying your five-game stay and 1.417 OPS with the Sounds thus far. Friday night you played left field after three games at second base and one at first base. You did not strike out but have done so in six of your 19 at-bats thus far. You were caught stealing (now 0-for-2 on the basepaths with Nashville). Small 2022 AAA sample aside, Hiura will likely be with the Sounds long enough (20 days) to utilize the 2022 option in full, meaning he won't be able to be optioned in 2023. From a Milwaukee front office perspective, perhaps it's simply best if Hiura simply rakes all summer long. If Andrew McCutchen continues to middle along or is sidelined, Hiura is the logical primary designated hitter option. If he truly finds himself, Keston fills that DH role heading into 2023. But in the big picture, it's not hard to envision one of the many MLB have-nots trading for him and living with the various faults that keep Hiura a somewhat polarizing figure in Brewers circles. Pretty impressive that Jon Singleton is batting .207 but with an .859 OPS. OK, Brice Turang lining into a bases-loaded double play to end the game to cap his 0-for-5 night after so much recent success is likely a Friday the 13th moment. Biloxi Pre-Game Media Notes via the Shuckers' Virtual Press Box Final: Biloxi 9, Birmingham (White Sox) 4 Box Score / Game Log Via the Shuckers' site, game details, please review: Five-Run Sixth Inning Catapults Shuckers to Win - INF Cam Devanney and C Jakson Reetz Homer in Victory Nice win, but the first thing box score browsers will notice is that pitchers came to the plate. Both Andy Otero and Arnaldo Hernandez struck out in their lone at-bats. How did this come about? Biloxi lost their designated hitter when an early Garrett Mitchell exit prompted a defensive shuffle, and the Shuckers tend to have the shortest bench of all the Brewers affiliates (this seems to be a consistent issue in recent Biloxi seasons). Mitchell left to begin the 4th inning. He made no defensive plays in the top of the 3rd nor did he come to the plate in the bottom of that inning. Hate to assume, but perhaps the exit was health-related, and you know what, to be fair, let's end the speculation right there. The Shuckers drew eleven walks in this game, and 1B Thomas Dillard grabbed three of those and was on base all five plate appearances. Dillard did commit his 6th error in 20 games at first base. Despite just a 1-for-5 night, 2B Felix Valerio stole three bases, giving him six in eight attempts. Though Mitchell, Sal Frelick, and Joey Wiemer each walked one time, they combined to go 0-for-8 on a night when the offense scored nine runs, allowing others to get the spotlight. You'll see evidence of that in the team's nicely-crafted highlight package Wisconsin Pre-Game Media Notes via their all-encompassing Virtual Press Box Final: Quad Cities (Royals) 8, Wisconsin 7 Box Score / Game Log Via the Timber Rattlers' site, game details, please review: Wisconsin Winning Streak Snapped - River Bandits outslug Rattlers 8-7 From Chris Mehring's summary you just devoured -- (Inheriting a bases loaded, no out situation, RHP Kent) Hasler struck out the first two batters and had a 1-2 count on Burle Dixon. Hasler pitched home and Dixon swung and missed for an apparent strike three to end the inning. However, a balk was called on Hasler, and the River Bandits scored a very important insurance run. Hasler would strike out Dixon two pitches later for the final out. Hasler's final box score line was two innings, six batters faced, six batters struck out, yet the one inherited runner who scored proved to be the deciding run in the game. Yes, Friday the 13th only impacts Brewer affiliate losses. Box scores can be so much fun to dive into regardless of outcome. Catcher Darrien Miller (four singles) and designated hitter Wes Clarke (two singles, home run) combined for four of the seven runs scored. Can we point out that yes, the Midwest League weather is finally warming up (wow, 88 degrees at gametime), but how darn impressive the OPS marks of Tyler Black (.922), Tristan Peters (.920), and Miller (.898) are given the early-season supression by otherwise frigid conditions. Yes, we're all going to have to learn to regularly spell "Tristan" and "Darrien" correctly as they climb the ranks. Manager Joe Ayrault was ejected in the 3rd inning, too bad we don't have the audio from that umpire session, as you'll want to find six minutes of time to invest in this "Mic'd Up" session with the personable skipper - Carolina Pre-Game Media Notes Final: Carolina 5, Fayetteville (Astros) 4, ten innings Box Score / Game Log Via the Mudcats' site, game details, please review: Carolina Wins Friday Night Thriller 5-4 in Fayetteville - Michele Vassalotti earned his MiLB leading sixth win of the season Five HBP's in this one, four by Mudcat hurlers. two by now 6-and-0 RHP Michele Vassalotti, who is not vulturing all these relief wins, evidenced by his 1.89 ERA, Vassalotti has only walked one in 19 innings in 2022, but he's found a way to fool the WHIP gods. He's now plunked five batters, and WHIP is not WHHBPIP because that acronym just looks silly. Nice going, Michele, as long as nobody charges the mound on you. That's now two consecutive outstanding staff-saving four-inning efforts by RHP Carlos F. Rodriguez, bouncing back after a rough start to the season. MVP for this game, to be sure. Here's my take as you review those very low batting averages and OPS marks in your daily Carolina box score. It's very cool that this very (repeat, very) young bunch - and you can add the pitchers into that ultra-youthful category - will have a chance to grow all summer long, and many of them will, several of them substantially. But even so, there's always going to be another young crop behind them, whether in Maryvale now, or part of the next draft class. How many of the current Mudcats will best be served by repeating the level in 2023? Is there a danger of moving some along without that extra development year in Zebulon? You know what, it's way too early to truly ponder that. I can remember some very veteran teams in Appleton when the Timber Rattlers were the low-A club, and they gave us some moments to enjoy, but in the end, they were a bunch of 23-year-olds with limited upside. Think we can all agree this Carolina team is unique in recent Crew affiliate history, so let's enjoy the baby steps (literally). Nice win Friday night (just ignore the 17 strikeouts for now), Fine effort in culling late-inning video from the road feed! The earliest gametime Saturday is 4:05 Central for the Mudcats. I'll be back for your Sunday AM report -- until then... Organizational Scoreboard including starting pitcher info, game times, MiLB TV links, and box scores Links for affiliate audio Standings and sortable stat pages Current Milwaukee Brewers Organization Batting Stats and Depth Current Milwaukee Brewers Organization Pitching Stats and Depth View full article

It's hard not to be impressed with the consistency we're seeing at Nashville and Wisconsin, and not just in terms of wins and losses, but overall play. The Biloxi roster is too talented to continue their current funk, one would think, but the Shuckers are in danger of being swept in a six-game series. Carolina is entertaining regardless of decision. Let's check out Saturday's action. Transactions: INF Mike Brosseau recalled from Nashville as Andrew McCutchen hits the Covid IL. Nashville Pre-Game Media Notes Final: Nashville 1, Norfolk (Orioles) 0 Box Score / Game Log Via the Sounds' site, game details, and we encourage readers to review each of the affiliate write-ups as part of their Link Report routine: Turang's Late Base Hit Lifts Sounds Past Tides - Dylan File tosses five scoreless innings as Sounds toss fourth shutout of the year Runs were not going to be easy to come by against Baltimore stud starter Grayson Rodriguez, but Dylan File and the bullpen crew were more than up to the task in matching zeroes. File simply needs a full and productive 2022 in his 2nd option season, and he's on his way, as his 1.28 WHIP thus far matches the career mark that landed him on the Crew's 40-man roster in the first place. Brice Turang is a dude, everyone. Unfortunately, no video clip of the go-ahead knock, If Kolten Wong is counting on Milwaukee to pick up his 2023 option, well, he shouldn't be. Should Wong face any type of extended absence this summer, Turang's going to get his chance. Manager Rick Sweet and Pitching Coach Jeremy Accardo have a seemingly endless line of effective relievers they call on night after night. Year in and year out, the David Stearns/Matt Arnold combo prove just as adept at building a AAA roster as they are on the big-league level. A bit over two weeks ago, Voice of the Sounds Jeff Hem interviewed Accardo, in his first year in the organization, for the pre-game show (audio). I came away impressed with Jim Henderson's replacement. We link on our forums whenever Jeff releases his weekly collection of pre-game chats, hopefully you've been checking them out -- you can catch up on all of them here. Finally, going back to Wednesday's 4-2 Nashville win for a moment, the losing Tides relief pitcher was RHP Logan Gillaspie, the 2019 Timber Rattler who was a surprise cut by the Crew in September of that year. Gillaspie persevered, latched on with Baltimore (smart move), and may have been one of the bigger stunner 40-man roster adds in all of MLB last fall. He has a 1.61 WHIP in seven relief appearances thus far, but hey, great situation for him. Biloxi Pre-Game Media Notes via the Shuckers' Virtual Press Box Final: Montgomery (Rays) 3, Biloxi 2 Box Score / Game Log Via the Shuckers' site, game details, please review: Pair of Homers Lifts Biscuits Over Shuckers 3-2 - Frelick Records Two Hits, Scores Two Runs Don't want it too, but the word underperforming is starting to sneak into our thoughts with this Shuckers squad. There was statistical evidence that the season-opening 7-0 run was a bit of a mirage, but few of us expected the performances we've seen as of late. First off, the Shuckers have played only 26 games. We're just under one-fifth of the way through the AA season. But since we can't quite write about circumstances come August, we're left to ponder performances through May 7th. Garrett Mitchell (not singling him out, but well, kind of) is 2-for-his-last-33. Joey Wiemer's .872 OPS through 26 games is pretty, but 36 strikeouts in 101 AB's included the golden sombrero on Saturday evening. Gabe Holt seems like he's lost all sorts of statistical mojo by not being a leadoff mainstay, evidenced by his .462 OPS. Thomas Dillard is fanning in nearly 45% of his at-bats. This isn't a very deep roster -- outside of the backup catchers, struggling small-samplers Noah Campbell and Ashton McGee comprise the Biloxi bench. We're never going to see thumping Southern League offensive figures (well, Prince Fielder-Rickie Weeks-Brad Nelson sure tried in 2004 for a 65-75 Huntsville Stars squad), but the league just isn't built that way, and we need to remember that. Here's hoping for some turnarounds soon. If you wish to sample the Biscuit home runs that did in the Shuckers, Lucas Erceg was victimized here and southpaw Andy Otero here. Let's end on a high note - Joey's Wiemer's bubble gum of choice is "Bazooka". Wisconsin Pre-Game Media Notes via their all-encompassing Virtual Press Box Final: Wisconsin 6, Fort Wayne (Padres) 3 Box Score / Game Log Via the Timber Rattlers' site, game details, please review: Wisconsin Tops TinCaps 6-3 - Gray homers and Smith earns first pro win Catcher Darrien Miller on base all four times up out of the cleanup spot. Young man just turned 21 in March. In case you missed it in our Minor League Forum or via my Twitter feed, be sure to catch this interview with the well-spoken and fun Miller. Via WSCO's "The Show with Leo and Balky: Timber Rattlers catcher Darrien Miller Six Rattlers reached base at least twice (first baseman Wes Clarke walked thrice). I failed to note yesterday that Tyler Black returned after missing just over a week of action - he had been sidelined after a collision at first base, Black quintupled his stolen base count in one game, going from one to five. Now that's a successful injury rehab! We could dig into the box score further, but it's tough to beat the combination of the Wisconsin media crew's You Tube highlight compilation and then be sure to listen in with Chris, Kyle, and their interview guests on the easily-digestible (meaning just the right length) postgame podcast. Also, this was an excellent interview, too, and after 6'9" Russell Smith's performance Saturday, a good take -- Via WSCO's "The Show with Leo and Balky: Timber Rattlers Pitching Coach Will Schierholz (go to the 14:00 minute mark) Among those discussed - LHP's Antoine Kelly, Smith and Brandon Knarr, RHP's Cam Robinson Carolina Pre-Game Media Notes Final: Augusta (Braves) 6, Carolina 5, ten innings Box Score / Game Log Via the Mudcats' site, game details, please review: Carolina Comes Up Short in 6-5 Loss in Extras - Arbert Cipion hit his second home run of the season in Saturday’s loss So the first thing we had to review was why prized shortstop Eduardo Garcia had to be pinch-run for after a line drive RBI 5th inning single. It comes at the 02:18 hour minute mark at the game archive here (for MiLB.TV subscribers). There is no video specific to Garcia running through first base or anything, and when you hear Voice of the Mudcats Greg Young Jr.'s account of the situation, it seems Garcia was not feeling well, something that was hinted at earlier in the game. That's not a definitive diagnosis, but let's hope that's all it was. Cheerio, Jackson Chourio! Two more hits for the precocious youngest player in full-season ball, because by law, the youngest player must be labeled as such, especially when the talent is shining right away. Catcher Jeferson Quero is 4-for-his-last-34, because this game is hard, folks. RHP Carlos F. Rodriguez (not to be confused with Wisconsin OF Carlos D. Rodriguez) made his 5th pro appearance ever, all this spring. He was the Brewers' 6th round pick out of Florida Southwestern State JC last July, and did not pitch in Maryvale after that draft date, The bullpen let him down on this day. We'll wrap up by sharing some positive offensive vibes -- Game start times range from noon Central to 3:33 Central Sunday (yes, 3:33, those cute folks in Montgomery). I hope everyone enjoys their Mother's Day, whether in person or in memories with their loved ones. Be sure to mix in Brewers organizational baseball! Organizational Scoreboard including starting pitcher info, game times, MiLB TV links, and box scores Links for affiliate audio Standings and sortable stat pages Current Milwaukee Brewers Organization Batting Stats and Depth Current Milwaukee Brewers Organization Pitching Stats and Depth View full article

For the second time on the young season, the Timber Rattlers walked off without having to lift the bat off a shoulder. The Mudcats rode a special starting lineup to a tight victory that went deep into the Carolina night. On the flip side of the W-L ledger, the Sounds' Ethan Small allowed twice as many earned runs in the first inning as he had allowed in his prior five starts combined. Remember when the Shuckers opened the season 7-0? Good times. Since then? 5-13, ouch. Ready for your daily round-up? Here we go! Transactions: RHP Luis Perdomo to the big league Brewers, as he was selected to the 40-man roster from Nashville. Keston Hiura will join the Sounds within the next day or so. The Perdomo/Hiura swap constituted the 22nd and 23rd player transactions for the Sounds this season. Nashville staff pointed out that in the first full calendar month of 2021, there had been 69 (!) player moves, in case you had forgotten about the injury madness that plagued the parent club last spring. Nashville Pre-Game Media Notes Final: Norfolk (Orioles) 6, Nashville 5 Box Score / Game Log Via the Sounds' site, game details, and we encourage readers to review each of the affiliate write-ups as part of their Link Report routine: Grand Slam Leads Tides over Sounds - Norfolk gets blast in the first inning to even series MiLB's near-consensus top prospect, Baltimore's Adley Rutschman, made his 2022 AAA debut as he works his way back from a triceps injury, though he played first base in this game rather than catcher. The Tides' backstop on this night was old friend Jacob Nottingham, and he played a part in Ethan Small's rough first frame, drawing a two-out walk to load the bases just prior to the grand slam you read about in the summary. You can watch the fateful blast here (the Sounds' staff saves the good camera work for their own grand slams). It is the only home run allowed by Small in 27 1/3 innings this season. RHP Zack Brown came on for Small to start the 5th and induced three groundouts in a 1-2-3 inning. Brown's 6th inning, however, went walk-walk-HBP-K-sac fly-walk. RHP Peter Strzelecki continued his excellent work by stranding all three of Brown's baserunners with a strikeout, then fanned the side in order in the 7th. Corey Ray and his .427 OPS (34% K rate on the relatively young season) sat for a second consecutive game. Milwaukee's 40-man roster is at only 39 even after the Luis Perdomo call-up, and RHP Justin Topa could be placed on the 60-day IL if need be, so Ray's 40-man roster spot isn't in imminent danger, but things are not trending well in his final option year. Despite the close final score, the only video the Sounds posted on this evening was from their Country Music Legend's between-innings race (Reba won on this night). Biloxi Pre-Game Media Notes via the Shuckers' Virtual Press Box Final: Montgomery (Rays) 5, Biloxi 3 Box Score / Game Log Via the Shuckers' site, game details, please review: Dillard Homers Again In Shuckers' 5-3 Defeat - Luna Strikes Out Season-Best Nine Batters Carlos Luna's K total is overshadowed however by the five earned runs allowed. Nice work by RHP's Taylor Floyd (with a bounceback perfect inning after his rough debut outing) and Harold Chirino. Garrett Mitchell is now 5-for-6 in stolen base attempts, and as you'll see below from the clips the Shuckers gleaned from the Biscuits' video feed, still has multiple tools. Making the most of the loss that placed Biloxi under .500 for the first time this season -- Saying this respectfully, but Thomas Dillard certainly has the Daniel Vogelback torso - Wisconsin Pre-Game Media Notes via their all-encompassing Virtual Press Box Final: Wisconsin 3, Fort Wayne (Padres) 2 Box Score / Game Log Via the Timber Rattlers' site, game details, please review: Wisconsin Scores Twice in the Ninth to Beat Fort Wayne - Rattlers get their fifth walkoff win of the season in 3-2 victory Nice rebound mound effort by RHP Justin Jarvis, and fellow RHP Zach Mort is having a rebound season after a shaky 2021 campaign. (FYI - each of the Crew's four full-season affiliates currently has exactly one "Zach" or "Zack". Two of each in total, and it's maddening that I need to look up the spelling each time.) Hello to catcher Alex Hall, who finally made his season debut. Hall was not on any type of injured or restricted list, but the roster limits are such that players can sometimes avoid placements even if they are laid up in some way. Hopefully all is good with the switch-hitting Aussie. Via the T-Rats' You Tube page, the team asks "Is This Real?" Maybe not quite in the "Real, and They're Spectacular' category, but two walk-off wild pitches by May 6th, with Zavier Warren scoring the winning run each time, is pretty cool. Always fun to see the players try and figure out who they should mob when there's an untraditional walk-off celebration. The Timber Rattlers also made the headlines here - Minor League Baseball Team Has Been Launching Brats To Fans With A ‘Bratzooka’ For 24 Years Carolina Pre-Game Media Notes Final: Carolina 5, Augusta (Braves) 4 Box Score / Game Log Via the Mudcats' site, game details, please review: Leones Lifts Mudcats to 5-4 Comeback Victory - Oswel Leones hit a go-ahead home run in the eighth while helping the Mudcats to a 5-4 victory LISTEN: Post-Game Interview with Manager Victor Estevez Talk about worth the wait - mid-game rain delay after the 5th inning, then an 8th inning power outage delay. Can we hear it for the bullpen covering 8 1/3 innings of one-run ball with eight strikeouts and only one walk and one HBP? By the way, Brewers front office, please work with MiLB to have LHP Pablo Garabitos' Player Page migrated to the pitcher side. The former two-way player last saw action in the outfield in 2019 but is still listed as an outfielder. For his pro career, Oswel Leones has 28 extra-base hits and 100 singles. Huge moment for him in this one, you just saw the home run within the game summary from the 'Cats. More video - Be still, our hearts, Jackson Chourio! I could be wrong, but I believe this is the first time Carolina has had an entire starting lineup including the pitcher spot made up solely of international signings (seven from Venezuela, three from the Dominican Republic), Usually it was Bronx native Arbert Cipion or Minnesota product Zack Raabe throwing a monkey wrench into this look (and yes, I did double-check the spelling of Raabe's first name). Given the organization's somewhat disjointed history of developing Latin players, this is pretty amazing. I apologize if this was not the first night this season this occurred - regardless, very cool. The Timber Rattlers have the day's lone matinee Saturday - listen in as you do your last-minute Mother's Day shopping! 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Keep in mind it was only a five-round draft in 2020. Shook conceivably could have been considered for drafting as early as the 6th round. Brandon Knarr, same thing. It’s unfortunate they get lumped into the “undrafted” category.

A 2-2 night on Tuesday won't change these standings all that much - the Crew representing here very well. Organizational Overall Minor League Records through Sunday May 1st