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In the postgame audio interview with Mudcats Manager Victor Estevez that was embedded in Wednesday night’s Carolina site game summary, Estevez indicated that Perez was sent to Milwaukee for further analysis of an injured foot (broke a bone in his foot running the bases on Tuesday).

Wednesday 7/19: Via WTMJ's "Brewers 360": Jeff Levering Via ESPN Wisconsin's "Jen, Gabe and Chewy (download link)": Sophia Minnaert Via 97.3's Drew & KB: Paul Wagner Via the "Foul Territory" Podcast: "Brewers happy pitcher "Full Menu" Freddy Peralta dreams up trade scenarios for the surging Crew. The guys ask him *** happened to the Cardinals, Willy Adames makes a little cameo and Freddy LOVES Lorenzo Cain. LoCain also loves Freddy because he bought him cookies :) Also covered: shaking off your catcher in the pitch clock era and Brandon Woodruff's big return coming soon." The YouTube VIDEO version of the interview is here. *** Postgame Shows for Brewers' big 5-3 win over the Phillies --Via 97.3's Baseball Postgame Show - Tim Allen hostsWTMJ with Dom Cotroneo: - Jeff Cirillo is the guestLocked on Brewers with Chuck Freimund - "Bullpen does it again"

Tuesday 7/18: Via the Brewers Unfiltered Podcast - Sophia Minnaert, Adam McCalvy, Tim Dillard: "After an All-Star Break hiatus, Sophia, Adam and Tim are back to discuss a wide variety of topics – including a Brewers surge in July, back-to-back dominant showings against the Reds, bullpen standouts like Joel Payamps and Elvis Peguero, Wade Miley’s injury and more! Plus, we examine the Brewers recent draft class." Via WTMJ's "Brewers 360" (download link): Craig Counsell Via 97.3's "Nine2Noon Show": Jeff Levering Via ESPN Wisconsin's "Homer & Tony" (download link)": Sophia Minnaert Via WSCO's "The Show with Leo and Balky: Jack Stern from "BrewCrewBall" (go to the 32:15 minute mark) Via 97.3's Drew & KB: Vinny Rottino *** Postgame Shows for Brewers 4-3 loss in Philly --Via 97.3's Baseball Postgame Show - Tim Allen hosts - Bench Coach Pat Murphy joins the show, and that can also be heard as a stand-alone hereWTMJ with Bob Brainerd: - Jeff Cirillo is the guestLocked on Brewers with Chuck Freimund - "Brewers bats quieted by Nola"

Monday 7/17: Via WTMJ's "Brewers 360" (download link): Sophia Minnaert Locked on Brewers with Chuck Freimund - "Connor Thomas from Locked on Phillies previews the upcoming series" Via WTMJ's Afternoon News (download link): Lane Grindle

It was an even lighter Monday than usual for Milwaukee farm teams, and while the DSL clubs took shelter mid-way through their contests, the boys in Maryvale could only hope for an escape that never came. But we plug away here, rain or shine, to bring you the latest. As always, thanks for visiting. Image courtesy of BrewerFanatic TRANSACTIONS: Signed RHP Wilfredo Cordero and assigned to DSL Brewers-1 The 20-year old Cordero (from the Dominican Republic) spent nearly 26 months in the Rangers' organization (career 14.12 ERA with 43 Ks in 36.1 IP), but was recently released Oh yes, and this as well, though it won't be officially announced as a transaction on MiLB.com's wire until later today at the earliest: Final: ACL Giants Black 12, ACL Brewers 1Box Score / Game LogIt's too bad that with the spotlight to themselves, the Maryvale Crew had a clunker of a game. Things were fine after four innings, with the now 13-15 Brewers up by a 1-0 score. 17-year-old RHP Manuel Rodriguez was cruising, but the game of baseball can bite you quickly. A walk, a ground ball single, and a three-run HR to start the Giants' 5th ended the impressive Mexico native's day abruptly. Two struggling arms followed. RHP Brailin Rodriguez' first season back from Tommy John has been difficult. RHP Anthony Perez entered in the 9th and his game log is worth a look. How do you allow four earned runs on just one hit and no walks? Well, you hit three of the first five Giants to come to the plate, mix in a balk and a wild pitch, and then watch the San Francisco prospect catcher hit his 2nd HR of the game to secure vengeance for all the plunkings. 2022 3rd round middle infielder Dylan O'Rae singled and stole his 20th base in as many attempts. 20-year-old 2022 15th round catcher Satchell Norman celebrated the recognition the organization provided him below with a double to send his OPS to 1.103 in 62 plate appearances. Suspended by lightning with one out in the top of the Brewers 5th: DSL Guardians Red 1, DSL Brewers #1 Squad 0 Box Score / Game LogVia my co-worker on both DSL games for us @damuelle: DSL Brewers-1 was trailing DSL Guardians Red 1-0 in the top of the 5th inning, but had the bases loaded with 1 out. The teams are scheduled to play again in 10 days' time, they'll likely finish it up then. LHP Anthony Flores was the starting pitcher having a decent outing, while CF Yophery Rodriguez was 0-for-2 (no Ks) after an extremely rare 0-for-4 day (1 K) on Saturday. Suspended by rain after 2.5 innings: DSL Guardians Blue 5, DSL Brewers #2 Squad 0 Box Score / Game LogDSL Brewers-2 was trailing DSL Guardians Blue 5-0 in the bottom of the 3rd inning and had not yet recorded a hit. The teams are scheduled to play again in three days' time, so maybe they'll actually finish it up then. RHP Bryan Rivera was the starting pitcher somewhat surprisingly getting roughed up in this game. Uh-oh, both Dominican clubs face Dodger entries Tuesday, the Cerveceros Uno and Dos are winless on the season versus the LA squads. Only the Mudcats play at home among the full-season clubs. Have a nice one, folks. 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

Sunday 7/16:Latest Milwaukee Tailgate Podcast - "On this week's show Jaymes and Ryan were joined by special guest Spencer Michaelis to talk about the sweep of the Reds, the Brewers draft class and the upcoming trade deadline."Via the Journal Sentinel Podcast: "It was a great weekend for the Brewers after a sweep of the Reds. With the playoffs suddenly looking a little bit more like a strong possibility, it's time to think about how this team can improve its roster. Brewers reporter Curt Hogg and host JR Radcliffe discuss the upcoming trade deadline and name a bunch of potential names. Before that, they discuss the big sweep, with dynamite pitching performances from the starters and bullpen. But the offense ... still shaky. Now that the all-star break has come and gone, how can they fill some of the more glaring holes? Curt's take of the week in Curt Blanche offers one move the Brewers can make without making any trades, and Remembrew When looks back at a series of 1-0 games in the franchise's infancy. Then, JR is joined by Erik Kratz, former Brewers catcher on the 2018 team that went to the National League Championship Series. Kratz talks about his time in Milwaukee and career in general, both elements of the new book 'The Tao of the Backup Catcher.' Kratz also happens to host a regular baseball show on YouTube called 'Foul Territory' featuring a number of ex-big leaguers.***Postgame Shows for Brewers 4-3 win over the Reds -- Locked on Brewers with Chuck Freimund - "The Brewers Sweep the Reds and into First Place"Via 97.3's Baseball Postgame Show - Tim Allen hostsWTMJ with Dom Cotroneo: - Jerry Augustine is the guest

Saturday 7/15: Postgame Shows for Brewers 3-0 win in Cincinnati --Via 97.3's Baseball Postgame Show - Tim Allen hostsWTMJ with Dom Cotroneo: - Jerry Augustine is the guest

The Brewers have optioned reliever Jake Cousins to Nashville, meaning he's no longer on the big league injured list

We continue to update our non-drafted free agent thread with either news of new signings or new feature article finds on previously identified players.

"Seven-year major leaguer Josh Lindblom had a wild career that had him bouncing from different teams, including a stint playing overseas. A common theme stayed true everywhere he went. Leadership. Every locker room Lindblom stepped into he was a leader and mentor, whether it was the minor leagues, KBO, or major leagues. In episode 2 of Behind the Seams, Lindblom joins Jared and Caleb to discuss his career, how he handled the constant transitions, and how he is mentoring the next generation of athletes in his new role as Special Assistant – Player Development with the Milwaukee Brewers."

Manager Mike Guerrero's latest weekly interview is the most recent addition to the Biloxi pre-game audio site.

Biloxi Press Release: BILOXI, MS – The Biloxi Shuckers and Milwaukee Brewers have announced that LHP Nick Bennett has been transferred to Biloxi from Triple-A Nashville. In a corresponding move, RHP Kaleb Bowman has been placed on the 7-Day Injured List retroactive to July 13. With Biloxi, Bennett has made 18 appearances and two starts, including a season-high five innings of one-run ball in his final start before moving to Nashville. In Nashville, Bennett made one relief appearance against the Columbus Clippers. The active roster stands at 28 players.

Friday 7/14: Via WTMJ's "Brewers 360" (download link): Rick Schlesinger Via ESPN Wisconsin's "Wilde & Tausch" (download link): Sophia Minnaert *** Postgame Shows for Brewers 1-0 win in Cincinnati --Via 97.3's Baseball Postgame Show - Tim Allen hostsWTMJ with Dom Cotroneo: - Jerry Augustine is the guest *** A conversation with renowned baseball writer Tim Brown on his most recent collaboration: "The Tao of the Backup Catcher" with Erik Kratz. Kratz is here as well, of course. Plus, his memories of covering the Yankees dynasty and why he calls Mrs. Kratz "the Wolf."

Thanks for the BrewerFanatic mention, MLB Trade Rumors!

There were formally seven games on the Brewers minor-league landscape Friday, which represents a standard full slate. But a deeper look reveals that the two Dominican Summer League clubs faced off in a doubleheader against each other, so that's nine lineups to analyze. I'm counting Friday as nine games on my tab. My fellow Link Reporters @damuelle and @Joseph Zarr often message behind the scenes with myself and each other, and yes, I have given them a hard time about the bonus time off and limited schedules they enjoyed this week. Once again, I need to check in with my agent. On to a very full report, please bear with us based on the sheer volume if side notes are a tiny bit more limited than usual this AM. Please take advantage of the linked full game summaries! Image courtesy of BrewerFanatic TRANSACTIONS: OF Tyrone Taylor activated from AAA Nashville rehab stint and placed on Milwaukee's roster RHP Jake Cousins’ rehab transferred from Rookie Maryvale to AAA Nashville OF Tyler Naquin reinstated from AAA Nashville’s 7-day injured list INF/OF Eddy Alvarez released by AAA Nashville OF Michael Reed released by AAA Nashville C/INF Tayden Hall reinstated from A-Ball Carolina injured list RHP Logan Adams placed on ACL Brewers' full-season injured list LHP Fraudy Maldonado placed on ACL Brewers' full-season injured list OF Diego Larez placed on ACL Brewers' full-season injured list I am told that Alvarez executed a player opt-out. The three Maryvale youngsters had yet to see action in 2023. By being placed on a full-season injured list, they no longer count against the 180-player stateside organizational limit. Spots are needed for newly drafted players. Final: Louisville (Reds) 14, Nashville 8 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 Hit Five Homers, Fall to Bats in All-Star Break Return - Patrick Dorrian homers twice but Nashville fails to overcome Louisville’s 14-run barrage Pre-Game Media Notes Box Score / Game Log The Reds' youth movement depth is ridiculous. In any of the other 29 MLB organizations, corner infielder Christian Encarnacion-Strand would already be on a big-league roster. Thankfully, the 19 hits by Louisville bats here were limited to the AAA level Friday. Boy, when the Sounds' pitching staff gives up runs lately, they really give up runs. RHP Luis Contreras has emerged as the "need to bring him in by the 3rd inning because the starter has been shelled" guy. A bit of an exaggeration, but not really. In last Sunday's Nashville pre-game chat via Voice of the Sounds Jeff Hem (link), always-entertaining Manager Rick Sweet brought up an interesting point. He's been unable to get clarification on the length of suspension for LHP Robert Gasser (and catcher Alex Jackson), mainly because of the implications of the new MiLB union. So, we wait on that front. Sweet also describes rehabbing LHP Justin Wilson as still "a ways away", although he tossed another scoreless inning Friday. The Sounds smacked ten hits including six for extra bases, but alas, nothing but a walk for CF Sal Frelick. Two of his outs are described as lineouts in the game log, and no K's, so we hope he's just snakebit more than anything at this time. View Keston Hiura's double here. Final: Rocket City (Angels), Biloxi 7 Via the Shuckers' site: Shuckers' Wild Comeback Falls Short in Series-Opener to Rocket City - Tyler Black, Jackson Chourio both homer in the loss Pre-Game Media Notes Box Score / Game Log 5,002 the announced attendance, nice job Shuckers fans. As advertised in our headline, here's what you came to see: Oh, by the way, #3 in the lineup, catcher Jeferson Quero, singled twice and has a line of .293/.369/.498 (.867 OPS) as a 20-year-old in AA. So yeah, inject Black-Chourio-Quero into our veins. One caveat, Black committed his 11th error of the season at third base, the only position he has seen action at in 2023. This one was of the throwing variety. Wouldn't mind seeing some first base action for Black at some point (has never played there as a pro). Final: Peoria (Cardinals) 3, Wisconsin 2, ten innings Via the Timber Rattlers' site: Chiefs Beat Rattlers in Ten Innings - Wisconsin rallies to take late lead before losing 3-2 Pre-Game Media Notes (Download Link) via the team's Virtual Press Box Box Score / Game Log Wow, almost snatched victory from practically no attack. RHP Tyler Woessner is a different cat, albeit a highly entertaining one. Can a right-handed pitcher thrive long-term with a bigtime pitch-to-contact efficiency? We're going to find out following Woessner's career path. Seven one-run innings on only 79 pitches, zero walks and two K's. He's a bit of a unicorn in the Crew's system (a bit of a unicorn? I guess you're either a unicorn or you're not, but I digress.) We know the Rattlers staff appreciates the innings and stability Tyler provides. The highs and lows within a single game. Ernesto Martinez with the 7th inning blast to break up the no-no and tie the game. Ernesto Martinez with the pop out with one out and men on 2nd and 3rd in the 10th. Final: Carolina 5, Myrtle Beach (Cubs) 3 Mudcats Win Fourth Straight 5-3 in Myrtle Beach - Carolina took Friday’s series opener with three-hit nights from Jadher Areinamo and Tayden Hall Pre-Game Media Notes Box Score / Game Log About time this report found a victory! And over a Cubs affiliate, nice! Sweet job by Mudcats staff for culling video highlights for us from the road feed. See multiple clips via the Carolina Twitter Media link. Even better, squeezing all three base knocks for 1B/C Tayden Hall into one post as seen here: Hall last played for the Muddies on May 9th. He began a Maryvale rehab on June 26th (lower back injury). Listed at 6'4", 215, Hall doesn't turn 21 until January. Hopefully the SLG will come given his frame, because the two-year OBP of .439 (.476 in 84 plate appearances this year!) is tremendous. The organization needs bright lights to dream on at first base. Of Jadher Areinamo's 66 base hits in 2023, 55 are singles, thus the middling .649 OPS despite batting .289. This Will Rudy start looked a lot like his early-season efforts (check out his game log). Would be big if this set Rudy up for a big second half, it's in him. Final: ACL Brewers 17, ACL Reds 16Box Score / Game LogSo, while we were watching the parent clubs in a 1-0 thriller, this happened. Really, A-Crew, of all days! Let's see what we can spotlight. OK, easy MVP. 20-year-old Venezuelan RHP Gerson Calzadilla allowed only a ghost runner (unearned run) in working the final five innings. Who would have guessed given that final score? Calzadilla lowered his 2023 ERA to 0.71 and WHIP to 0.87 in eight relief appearances covering 25.1 innings. A manager's dream (by the way, that would be former Brewer farmhand catcher Rafael Neda, now 34 years old. Time flies.) Starting LHP Brian Fitzpatrick (2022 10th round, Rutgers) had a rough outing, but it's only his 3rd game back from Tommy John rehab, so very much excused. RHP Samuel Dario missed nearly a month, and this was his first game back off the IL, so again, we need to read between the lines sometimes. Game time temp 111 degrees, we've all been watching the news reports nationwide. So, let's play a four hour, 14-minute game (not by design). This is why we see shared catching duties in ACL games so often, including this one. Four singles for rehabbing Carolina shortstop Daniel Guilarte in his 2nd Maryvale game. The Mudcats family can't wait. Brewers won despite having their ghost runner thrown out at home trying to score with no outs on a throw from the Reds' right fielder. No bueno, third base coach... Crooked numbers for some of the usual Maryvale suspects - king of OBP Dylan O'Rae (.490!), 2023 breakout SS/3B Juan Baez (1.027 OPS), and C/DH Satchell Norman (15 RBI in just 45 AB's, five of them here). Final, Game One: DSL Brewers #1 Squad 7, DSL Brewers #1 Squad 1 , seven innings, completion of July 4th gameBox Score / Game LogThe Uno Club was up 2-0 in the top of the 1st when this one was suspended, that's why the unusual lines for the starting pitchers in the box score. The skippers carried over the exact lineups from ten days prior, and there were no substitutions in this contest. It was 4-1 after three, and a three-run 6th sealed the deal. 17-year-old rookie Venezuelan RHP Gabriel Colmenarez was the standout moundsman, just one unearned run in five innings. He has 13 K over 19 IP, but we very rarely see high strikeout figures from the 16- and 17-year-old pitchers still growing into their bodies. Colmenarez won't even turn 18 until March, but we love the effectiveness thus far (1.11 WHIP). Continuing to make that top $1.5 million bonus look wise, RF Yophery Rodriguez doubled and came through with two sacrifice flies. Just wait, his day was just getting started! Making it a trio of 17-year-old's (along with Rodriguez), check out the near-matching gameday production from 3B Gery Holguin and SS Joan Gutierrez, each with a double, single and walk. Final, Game Two: DSL Brewers #1 Squad 7, DSL Brewers #1 Squad 5, seven innings as scheduledBox Score / Game LogTeam Dos (now with an 11-17 record) couldn't stand a bit of prosperity, up 5-1 through four innings of this planned shortened game. Team Uno improves to 18-11. But then again, Team Dos doesn't have Yophery Rodriguez, who pulled a grand slam to right field to jump Team Prime Number ahead in the bottom of the 6th. Oh my! It is not easy living up to super-early and super-spiked (by bonus $$) expectations, but the 6'1" Dominican native, moving over to CF in this one, is doing just that, now with a .995 OPS. He'll likely follow the Jackson Chourio path of joining Carolina by next May after some time in extended spring training. Rodriguez was the only player for either club with more than one base hit. No pitcher stood out, so we'll let young Yophery be our lasting focus. Peruse the box score and log as you wish. It's a traditional seven-game slab of action on Satudrday, evening starts for the full-season clubs. The Maryvale Crew is scheduled for a 10:30 AM local first pitch, which is the norm on their Saturday. Is that wise given the heat situation? Guess it's not much better in the early evening, but still, stay hydrated, kids! You also, reading out there, and thanks for visiting! 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I am told that Alvarez did exercise an opt-out clause, makes sense given his productivity this season.

From Spencer Michaelis' Draft Takeaway article: Picks 1 - 10 Round 5, Pick 155 overall Ryan Birchard, RHP Niagara County CC "Like Boeve, Birchard was a player that I was a big fan of during the process and another that just felt like he would end up a Brewer. He has fantastic pitch characteristics on all three of his main pitches and was a Junior College arm. Everyone who follows the Brewers drafts knows how much they love those Juco arms. His fastball can reach up to 98 and sits in the 94-96 range with good carry. He was using a slider and changeup as his secondary pitches in the fall, but once he had made it through his season and into the draft league, he seemed to have scrapped the changeup in favor of a curveball. The slider and curveball have different shapes and are in different velocity bands. He should be just fine without the changeup. Some think he will end up in the bullpen long-term, but I personally do believe he can make it as a starter with his three-pitch mix. If he ends up falling back to a bullpen role, it could be a high-leverage type of arm and role." *** Birchard, who just turned 20 on Wednesday (is very well-spoken), made four appearances for Trenton of the MLB Draft League after his community college season. At Trenton - 9 IP, 2 H, 1 R, 1 BB, 16 K. Here he's interviewed today (Friday AM 7/14) by Dan Tortora of DT Sports Media (focusing on central and upstate NY athletics). Ryan indicates he's flying out Sunday to head to Arizona! It's nearly a full-hour interview and for Brewers prospect followers, is well worth your time to get to know young Mr. Birchard. Enjoy! (Auburn below refers to the city in NY state, not the campus in Alabama!) Direct link to YouTube