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Brewers optioned RHP Tyson Miller to Nashville.

Nice via the Shuckers: The Biloxi Shuckers and Milwaukee Brewers have announced that RHP Justin Yeager has been activated off the 7-Day Injured list. The 25 year-old made two appearances prior to being placed on the Injured List on April 12, throwing 1.1 scoreless innings. *Acquired in the Esteury Ruiz - William Contreras/Joel Payamps trade (from Atlanta).

Payton Henry lands on the 7-day IL at Nashville. He did exit Saturday's game late, but the circumstances didn't seem to indicate an injury situation at the time.

If you are understandably frustrated with the Brewers' recent play (winless streak now at six), then perhaps you are visiting our minor league corner of BrewerFanatic hoping for an escape. Unfortunately, we can't assist you here with any victory news. Oh sure, we can always point out individual positive performances of note on the farm, but the loss factory was cranking on the weekend shift, nowhere more evident than with the now 8-17 Timber Rattlers. We'll do what we can, including kicking off with a positive transaction note via the Wisconsin roster. Image courtesy of BrewerFanatic TRANSACTIONS: Timber Rattlers activated LF Hendry Mendez from the 7-day injured list.Nice to see, as the promising 19-year-old Mendez was injured in an awkward slide at second base just four games into the season back on April 13th. Final: St. Paul (Twins) 10, Nashville 7, completion of Friday's suspended game Postponed: Regularly scheduled game to be made up Sunday as part of a doubleheader 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 Let Leads Slip, Fall to Saints Pre-Game Media Notes Box Score / Game Log The bottom of the order was very productive with SS Andruw Monasterio adding three walks to the three-run HR he clubbed Friday night as the game began. So kudos to 2B Patrick Dorrian, C Payton Henry, Eddy Alvarez in a pinch-hit spot, and RF Monte Harrison for some crooked numbers in their box lines. That being said, there can only be one main take out of this one, and that is the lack of progression from LHP Robert Gasser, now with 23 men placed on base via walk or HBP in 26.1 innings. The strikeouts were there (eight of them, 34 on the season). Over on our forum's nightly farm thread, discussion on the big piece of the Josh Hader trade's lack of command and big exit velocity against. Final: Montgomery (Rays) 5, Biloxi 4 Via the Shuckers' site: Shuckers Fall to Biscuits, 5-4, in 10 Innings - Wild pitch brings home winning run for Montgomery, Shuckers fall in extras for second time in the series Pre-Game Media Notes Box Score / Game Log Given the mostly positive results and news coming out of the organization's Southern League entry thus far in 2023, it seems like the Shuckers would be better off than two games over .500, but these recent close defeats have stung. *Here's the yearly disclaimer that wins and losses within the system pale in importance to player development. Well, tell that to everyone associated with the affiliates, and to those who craft these nightly reports (a bit easier to focus on the positive when there are plenty of positives). Jackson Chourio didn't strike out, but he was 0-for-5, so let's see how that came about: Flied out to CF on a 2-1 count in the 1st with a man on first base and no outs Grounded out to SS on a 2-1 count leading off the 3rd Flied out to RF on an 0-2 count to end the 4th with a man on first base Popped out to 1B on the first pitch of his at-bat to end the 6th with a man on second base Grounded out 3-1 on a 3-2 count to end a 1-2-3 8th Chourio is 110 at-bats into 2023, and the line is at .255/.294/.373 (.667 OPS). As of next week, Chourio will be only 19 years, two months old. That being said, we'll see if Baseball America reconsiders Chourio's #1 overall prospect status any time soon (hello, Jackson Holliday). Noah Campbell, plugged into the leadoff spot, was on base three more times, stole a base, and has an OPS sitting at 1.026. There are four more highlight videos via the Shuckers media feed on Twitter, including on the glove side. Biloxi is getting Voice of the Shuckers Javik Blake's overlayed calls on these road game MiLB TV feeds, remarkable work to our benefit. Final: Peoria (Cardinals) 7, Wisconsin 3 Via the Timber Rattlers' site: Chiefs Surge Past Wisconsin for 7-3 Win - Rattlers grab early lead, but can’t hold on as they drop their fifth straight game Pre-Game Media Notes (Download Link) via the team's Virtual Press Box Box Score / Game Log Hendry Mendez, in his customary RF spot, singled and walked in his return, he was lifted late in this return outing. Darrien Miller, HBP 24 times in 2022, was plunked for just the 2nd time this season. Robert Moore doubled twice in his quest to overcome a rough start. It is crazy early in this season, and we all (including this Link Report author) need to remember that. That being said, this Timber Rattlers 2023 Championship season will require a second-half division crown, it seems. Final: Delmarva (Orioles) 5, Carolina 2 Via the Mudcats' site: Early Runs Not Enough in 5-2 Loss - Carolina pitchers combined to issue a season high 11 walks in the loss Pre-Game Media Notes Box Score / Game Log None of the three pitchers you'll see in the box escaped the base on balls parade. Out of character for starter Alexander Vallecillo this spring, Recently turned 19-year-old third baseman Luke Adams stole his 7th base in nine attempts. He stole nine in ten attempts in just 11 Maryvale games last summer. Your reminder that Adams is listed at 6'4", 215. Ah, young legs. On the flip side, switch-hitting Luis Lara (and we do love ourselves some Luis Lara) stole his first base for the Mudcats (2nd attempt). Given Lara's apparent wonderful hit tool (but with undeveloped-as-of-yet pop), Lara will need to improve in the SB category. One shortcoming in his Dominican Complex League season in 2022 was SB efficiency (just 50%, 8-for-16). 2022 4th round catcher Matt Wood, in his age 22 season, singled and walked twice (1.002 OPS). Wood is eight days older than the T-Rats' Darrien Miller. Time to consider (OK, a bit premature) Wood's inclusion with William Contreras and Jeferson Quero in one place the Brewers remain remarkably strong. Getaway start times of 3:00 Central for the Shuckers and Timber Rattlers today - what's up there? At least Monday's remain off days. Earlier starts for the Sounds (playing two) and Mudcats should you choose to peek in prior to enjoying the big-league club obliterate their losing streak this afternoon, calling it now. Sunday Funday, everyone, enjoy! 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

Saturday 5/6:Postgame Shows for Brewers loss #6 in a row, 4-1 in San Francisco -- Via 97.3's Baseball Postgame Show - Tim Allen hostsWTMJ with Dom Cotroneo: - Craig Coshun is the guest Locked on Brewers with Chuck Freimund - "No Answers for Another Loss!!!"

Timber Rattlers activated LF Hendry Mendez from the 7-day injured list. Nice to see, the 19-year-old Mendez was injured in an awkward slide at second base just four games into the season back on April 13th.

INF/OF Noah Campbell and Manager Mike Guerrero are the most recent additions to the Biloxi pre-game audio site.

Friday 5/5: Via WTMJ's Morning News (download link): Rick Schlesinger Via 97.3's Mike Heller Show: Vinny Rottino

The Mudcats sit in first place in their division with a 14-9 record and an impressive 9-3 road mark. The Timber Rattlers sit in last place in their Midwest League division at 8-16 and a humbling 3-10 road record. The Friday nights of the two teams were as divergent as one might think. Elsewhere, the Shuckers were given 9th inning life, but it didn't work out in extras. The Sounds got wet and their game was suspended. Image courtesy of BrewerFanatic TRANSACTIONS: RHP Jake Cousins optioned to Nashville LHP Bennett Sousa recalled to Milwaukee from Nashville RHP Harold Chirino placed on the Biloxi 7-day injured list RHP Yujanyer Herrera placed on the 7-day Carolina injured list retroactive to May 4 Suspended after the top of the 3rd in St. Paul: Nashville 3, St. Paul (Twins) 2 Pre-Game Media Notes Thus far: Box Score / Game Log Andruw Monasterio his first home run of the campaign, a three-run shot. The roster has stabilized when Keston Hiura, Eddy Alvarez and Cam Devanney begin the night as your bench players. When you're psyched about your first callup to AAA - Final: Montgomery (Rays) 5, Biloxi 4 Via the Shuckers' site, we encourage readers to review each of the affiliate write-ups as part of your season-long Link Report routine: Biscuits Walk-Off Shuckers After Late Biloxi Rally - Shuckers stormed back down 4-0, but a bases-loaded walk gave the Biscuits the walk-off win Pre-Game Media Notes Box Score / Game Log Tyler Black and Freddy Zamora were in the original starting lineup, but each was scratched as the left side of the infield became Zavier Warren and Ethan Murray. Murray doubled and singled, scoring a run, while Warren was hitless but drew one walk. Hopefully we see returns Saturday night. In four innings, the southpaw Seminaris allowed three runs on five hits (three of them doubles), walked three, and threw a wild pitch. It's been a rough go with the Crew thus far. Every batter contributed - to the 19 Shucker strikeouts at the plate, ugh. Joe Gray, Jr. can't get home to Biloxi, an hour and a half from his native Hattiesburg, soon enough. On this road trip, he's 0-for-17 with eight K's and no walks in his first taste of AA. This was ultra-clutch despite the final score: You'll find three additional videos via the Biloxi Twitter Media feed, including a unique base hit for Noah Campbell, one of the three University of South Carolina Gamecocks on the squad. Pre-game audio from Thursday with Campbell is here. Jackson Chourio 1-for-5 with two K's as his "just-kind-of-going-along" start to the season continues (.697 OPS). Final: Peoria (Cardinals) 9, Wisconsin 6 Via the Timber Rattlers' site: Chiefs Put Out Wisconsin’s Fire - Rattlers early lead evaporates as defense commits four errors in 9-6 loss Pre-Game Media Notes (Download Link) via the team's Virtual Press Box Box Score / Game Log Every Rattler but Eduardo Garcia had at least one base knock, and even Garcia walked. Seven of the T-Rat hits went for extra bases. Fantastic to see Ben Metzinger (DH'ing here) back in the lineup after over a week away. *Searching for positives...but - Yeah, two of the runs against him were unearned, but you can't be allowing six hits to the ten batters you face, LHP Russell Smith. That does not appear to be the best use of a 2021 2nd round pick (#51 overall) at this time. Defense lets down RHP Tyler Woessner as well, tough to drop yet another game with your best starting pitcher on the mound. As far as tough Brewer High-A seasons go, at 8-16, this isn't quite the 2016 Brevard County Manatees, who finished 40-97. Respected current T-Rat Manager Joe Ayrault was also the skipper for that club. Let's certainly hope things don't follow that example. Final: Carolina 7, Delmarva (Orioles) 1 Via the Mudcats' site: First Place Mudcats Win Second Straight - The Mudcats took over sole possession of first place with the Friday night victory in Delmarva Pre-Game Media Notes Box Score / Game Log This was one of the most impressive combined pitching performances we've seen in the system all spring thus far, Two days before his 22nd birthday, RHP Will Rudy's professional debut was sweet, as your box score perusal showed. Quick and effective work by RHP Miguel Guerrero in the 5th. LHP Nate Peterson, 23 years old but seeing his first pro action in 2023, is unscored upon over his last three outings, spanning 12.2 innings. When you're only 18 years old, you're young enough where we can note half-birthdays, CF Luis Lara isn't even 18-and-one-half years old yet. The first four games of his stateside career have produced a .357/.474/.429 start. Commence daydreaming on him... I will continue to believe that based on our similar last names, I'm related to this 19-year-old Venezuela native - Have a Happy Nurses' Day, everyone (thank you, wifey). It's all evening action Saturday, except in St. Paul, where Nashville commences their suspended game precisely at 12:07 Central Time, followed by the regularly scheduled contest.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

Friday 5/5: Postgame Shows for Brewers 6-4 loss in San Francisco --Locked on Brewers with Chuck Freimund - "Will They Ever Win Another Game?"WTMJ with Dom Cotroneo: - Craig Coshun is the guestVia 97.3's Baseball Postgame Show - Tim Allen hosts

2015 - 2019 RHP Jon Olczak, now 29, was released by the Braves from AAA after four rough bullpen outings in 2023.

Outfielder and recent arrival Joe Gray, Jr. is the most recent addition to the Biloxi pre-game audio site.

Wednesday 5/3: Via 97.3's Drew & KB: Former Brewers RHP Paul Wagner (go to the 46:20 minute mark) *** Thursday 5/4: Via WSCO's "The Show with Leo and Balky: Matt Carroll from "Reviewing the Brew" (go to the 31:00 minute mark) "Brewers Weekly" via WTMJ's Dom Cotroneo: " Colorado series, left-handed pitching and will it stick?"***Postgame Shows for Brewers 9-6 loss and series sweep by the Rockies --Locked on Brewers with Chuck Freimund - "Inventing a Way to Lose"Via 97.3's Baseball Postgame Show - Tim Allen hosts

Wednesday 5/3: Via WTMJ's Morning News (download link): Jeff Levering Via 97.3's Mike Heller Show: Tim Allen ***Postgame Shows for Brewers 7-1 clunker at Coors Field -- Locked on Brewers with Chuck Freimund - "The Patented Offensive Freeze Continues"WTMJ with Dom Cotroneo: - Jeff Cirillo is the guestVia 97.3's Baseball Postgame Show - Tim Allen hosts

Sullivan, claimed by the Brewers in the fall of ‘21, traded with Korry Howell for Victor Caratini in the spring of ‘22, never played for the big league Brewers nor an affiliate. Still happy for the “phantom Brewer”.

Via the "Brewers Babes" Podcast: Recorded last week, the first 20 minutes is an interview with the wife of Sounds 1B Jon Singleton, Linzy Singleton. "We get an insight into what it's like being in the minor league system"

Tuesday 5/2: Via the Brewers Unfiltered Podcast - Sophia Minnaert, Adam McCalvy, Tim Dillard: "This week’s special guest is Willy Adames! Hear from the Brewers shortstop as he discusses what he likes to do off the field, the possibility of winning a Gold Glove, playing for Craig Counsell and a whole lot more. Plus, the gang recaps the month of April, including giving their April MVPs!" Via WTMJ's "Brewers 360": Dom Cotroneo Via WSCO's "The Show with Leo and Balky: Jack Stern from "BrewCrewBall" (go to the 30:30 minute mark) Via 97.3's "Nine2Noon Show": Jeff Levering (go to the 22:05 minute mark) Via 97.3's Drew & KB: Bill Schroeder Via WSSP's Steve "Sparky" Fifer: Tim Dillard Via ESPN Wisconsin's "Wilde & Tausch" (download link)": Sophia Minnaert Via the "Barrel Banter Podcast": "Eric Agnew of the Miller Park Minute is the guest" *** Postgame Shows for Brewers 3-2 loss in Denver -- WTMJ with Dom Cotroneo: - Jeff Cirillo is the guestVia 97.3's Baseball Postgame Show - Tim Allen hosts Locked on Brewers with Chuck Freimund - "Zero Clutch HItting Again!" *** We had previously linked to recent "Foul Territory" interviews with Vinny Rottino and Rowdy Tellez, included in this video (31:10 minute mark) is Jeff Levering. It's part of what is packaged as "Brew Crew Territory".

Budding star RHP Carlos Rodriguez and Hitting Coach Chuckie Caufield are the most recent additions to the Biloxi pre-game audio site.

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As per Manager Rick Sweet, Sounds OF Tyler Naquin will be out "several weeks" with a leg injury.