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  1. Catcher Jeferson Quero is the most recent addition to the Biloxi pre-game audio site.
  2. Bench Coach / 3rd Base Coach Nick Stanley is the most recent addition to the Biloxi pre-game audio site.
  3. Thanks, noted earlier in this thread. We are preparing a post for Bello and those recently released.
  4. Wednesday 5/17: Postgame Shows for Brewers 3-0 loss in STL --WTMJ with Dom Cotroneo: - Craig Coshun is the guestVia 97.3's Baseball Postgame Show - Tim Allen hostsLocked on Brewers with Chuck Freimund - "Can't Finish Off Cardinals" *** Thursday 5/18: Via WTMJ's "Brewers 360": GM Matt Arnold
  5. Tuesday 5/16: Via the Brewers Unfiltered Podcast - Sophia Minnaert, Adam McCalvy, Tim Dillard: "Bill Schroeder is in his 40th year around Brewers Baseball. “Rock” discusses his playing days with the Crew, growing up as a baseball player, which pitchers he’d like to catch for, the importance of getting your physical and more! Plus, the gang discusses Yelich’s hot streak, Lauer’s transition to the pen among other topics." Via WTMJ's "Brewers 360": Craig Counsell Via the "Foul Territory" Podcast: Corbin Burnes Via WSCO's "The Show with Leo and Balky: Jack Stern from "BrewCrewBall" (go to the 27:40 minute mark) Via 97.3's "Nine2Noon Show": Jeff Levering (go to the 23:30 minute mark) Via 97.3's Drew & KB: Paul Wagner Via WSSP's Steve "Sparky" Fifer: Tim Dillard Via ESPN Wisconsin's "Wilde & Tausch" (download link)": Sophia Minnaert *** Via "Foul Territory's Brew Crew Territory" *** Postgame Shows for Brewers big 3-2 win over the Cardinals -- WTMJ with Greg Matzek: - Craig Coshun is the guestVia 97.3's Baseball Postgame Show - Tim Allen hosts Locked on Brewers with Chuck Freimund - "Counsell Pushed the Right Buttons in Win over STL!" *** Wednesday 5/17: Via WTMJ's "Brewers 360": Jeff Levering Via ESPN Wisconsin's "Jen, Gabe and Chewy (download link)": Sophia Minnaert
  6. Though there was but one victory among the four Brewers affiliate contests Tuesday night, there was enough high-end prospect excitement to spur giddiness among the Crew's farmhand followers. If only a select few players shine on a particular night, might as well have them be among the brightest (and youngest, yet most advanced) prospects. Let's kick off this morning's report with a lengthy list of organizational shuffling - Image courtesy of BrewerFanatic TRANSACTIONS: RHP Colin Rea optioned to AAA Nashville from MLB Brewers RHP Trevor Megill recalled to MLB Brewers from AAA Nashville RHP JB Bukauskas recalled by MLB Brewers from AAA Nashville OF Skye Bolt activated by AAA Nashville from 7-day injured list OF Tristen Lutz activated by AA Biloxi from 7-day injured list OF Lamar Sparks activated by AA Biloxi from 7-day injured list OF Joe Gray Jr. assigned to High-A Wisconsin from AA Biloxi OF Micah Bello retired (was playing at High-A Wisconsin) C Matt Wood promoted to High-A Wisconsin from Low-A Carolina 1B Jesus Chirinos assigned to Low-A Carolina from High-A Wisconsin C Jose Sibrian assigned to Low-A Carolina from High-A Wisconsin RHP Yujanyer Herrera activated from Low-A Carolina’s 7-day injured list RHP Yerlin Rodriguez assigned to Low-A Carolina (essentially being activated after 3 games in Low-A to end the 2022 season) SS Filippo Di Turi assigned to DSL Brewers-1 By the way - In an interview linked here last week (go to the 18:30 minute mark), listen to Wisconsin Manager Joe Ayrault talk about how Joe Gray, Jr. was told his bump to Biloxi was in all likelihood a temporary placement at AA, with plans in the works for him to return to Wisconsin. Final: Durham (Rays) 7, Nashville 2 Via the Sounds' site, we encourage readers to review each of the affiliate write-ups as part of your season-long Link Report routine: Sounds Shut Down by Bulls in Series Opener - "Abraham Toro’s 31-game on-base streak ends after 0-for-4 night Pre-Game Media Notes Box Score / Game Log Considering he's lined up by pitching day with now-injured Milwaukee starting pitcher Wade Miley, this wasn't an ideal performance by RHP Janson Junk - 4 IP, 5 R, 9 H (including three home runs and a double), Junk has gone between 4.0 and 5.0 innings in each of nine Nashville appearances. Not quite inspiring... Here's hoping the ultra-impressive Tyler Glasnow isn't activated by Tampa Bay in time for Sunday's Brewers game, yikes. Don't forget to catch up with last week's Nashville pre-game audio interviews, courtesy of Voice of the Sounds Jeff Hem. Final: Chattanooga (Reds) 12, Biloxi 6 Via the Shuckers' site: Jeferson Quero Ties Franchise Record with Three Home Runs in Loss to Lookouts - Shuckers fall to Lookouts, 12-6, in home run filled series opener Pre-Game Media Notes Box Score / Game Log Never could quite figure out why the Brewers minor league system wasn't more highly regarded in rankings of all 30 organizations coming into 2023, with most publications listing them in the middle tier. Perhaps it was the lack of high-end arms in abundance. On a night when Jackson Chourio was 3-for-5 with a home run, Tyler Black reached base twice (caught stealing for the second time in 21 tries, however), and Freddy Zamora was on base three times, one young man squarely placed himself in the national spotlight. No doubt Jeferson Quero (remember, pronounced Yeferson) was already on prospect-watcher radars, but my goodness, the Brewers look like geniuses with his AA Biloxi placement to open 2023. Aggressive for a catcher who won't turn 21 until October? No doubt. Overmatched? No way. This was game 35 for the Shuckers, but game 22 for Quero, who had missed time earlier but without a formal IL placement. Watch as he doubles his big fly output from the prior 21 games: Would you prefer more enthusiasm than the host Lookouts announcer provided? Then catch Voice of the Shuckers Javik Blake's calls on Blast #1, Blast #2, and an emphatic Blast #3. Sure, the five walks in 87 plate appearances could use a bump (and that will come), and Quero did commit his third error (pickoff throw), but if you have concerns about Quero's defensive skills, then you are new to BrewerFanatic (and welcome by the way!). Here's a reminder that the wisest move of the past decade by the Brewers front office in terms of player development was their laser focus on Venezuela, despite that country's turmoil that limited many other organizations from harvesting as well as the Crew. Case in point: It was a surprising misfire from starting pitcher Carlos Rodriguez (hence the final score). But the walks/HBP's now total 20 in 31.2 innings for the 21-year-old. Growing pains, but so much talent evident. Congrats to RHP Tobias Myers on his Southern League Pitcher of the Week honor. As with Nashville, keep up with recent Biloxi pregame audio interviews. By the way, Jeferson Quero was part of the July 2019 signing class. He'll need to be added to the 40-man roster at the end of the 2024 minor league season, when he'll have just turned 22, even though he only made his pro debut in 2021 (thanks to Covid). More on this game via MLB.com. Final: Quad Cities (Royals) 7, Wisconsin 0 Via the Timber Rattlers' site: Quad Cities Shuts Out Wisconsin 7-0 - KC farmhands shine as Cameron strikes out eleven over six innings and Cross knocks in four Pre-Game Media Notes (Download Link) via the team's Virtual Press Box Box Score / Game Log Kudos to the Rattlers' production staff - win or lose, the highlight packages are resources for both fans of the T-Rats and their opponents' fan bases. Do stay till the end for a sweet web gem via SS Eric Brown, Jr. Final: Carolina 14, Kannapolis (White Sox) 2 Carolina Crushes Cannon Ballers 14-2 Pre-Game Media Notes Box Score / Game Log Do read that linked game summary in full - the Mudcats' site will update later today with it but the press release with all the details is within that link for you - and good details they are! Twenty hits, six of the XBH variety. The moundsmen allowed only one earned run while fanning 12 (four walks). It's a night when so many deserve mention, thus the extra reference to the game summary, because here we must focus on another precocious 18-year-old who happens to be a native of well, you can guess which nation. Are we having fun yet with the position player prospects in this system?! My goodness. Make your way over to Appleton if you can at lunchtime. The one affiliate at home this week plays at 12:10 local time. Even earlier, follow as Biloxi and Carolina kick things off in the 10:00 hour Central Time. Enjoy your Wednesday, everyone!Organizational Scoreboard including starting pitcher info, game times, MiLB TV links, and box scoresCurrent Milwaukee Brewers Organization Batting Stats and DepthCurrent Milwaukee Brewers Organization Pitching Stats and Depth View full article
  7. TRANSACTIONS: RHP Colin Rea optioned to AAA Nashville from MLB Brewers RHP Trevor Megill recalled to MLB Brewers from AAA Nashville RHP JB Bukauskas recalled by MLB Brewers from AAA Nashville OF Skye Bolt activated by AAA Nashville from 7-day injured list OF Tristen Lutz activated by AA Biloxi from 7-day injured list OF Lamar Sparks activated by AA Biloxi from 7-day injured list OF Joe Gray Jr. assigned to High-A Wisconsin from AA Biloxi OF Micah Bello retired (was playing at High-A Wisconsin) C Matt Wood promoted to High-A Wisconsin from Low-A Carolina 1B Jesus Chirinos assigned to Low-A Carolina from High-A Wisconsin C Jose Sibrian assigned to Low-A Carolina from High-A Wisconsin RHP Yujanyer Herrera activated from Low-A Carolina’s 7-day injured list RHP Yerlin Rodriguez assigned to Low-A Carolina (essentially being activated after 3 games in Low-A to end the 2022 season) SS Filippo Di Turi assigned to DSL Brewers-1 By the way - In an interview linked here last week (go to the 18:30 minute mark), listen to Wisconsin Manager Joe Ayrault talk about how Joe Gray, Jr. was told his bump to Biloxi was in all likelihood a temporary placement at AA, with plans in the works for him to return to Wisconsin. Final: Durham (Rays) 7, Nashville 2 Via the Sounds' site, we encourage readers to review each of the affiliate write-ups as part of your season-long Link Report routine: Sounds Shut Down by Bulls in Series Opener - "Abraham Toro’s 31-game on-base streak ends after 0-for-4 night Pre-Game Media Notes Box Score / Game Log Considering he's lined up by pitching day with now-injured Milwaukee starting pitcher Wade Miley, this wasn't an ideal performance by RHP Janson Junk - 4 IP, 5 R, 9 H (including three home runs and a double), Junk has gone between 4.0 and 5.0 innings in each of nine Nashville appearances. Not quite inspiring... Here's hoping the ultra-impressive Tyler Glasnow isn't activated by Tampa Bay in time for Sunday's Brewers game, yikes. Don't forget to catch up with last week's Nashville pre-game audio interviews, courtesy of Voice of the Sounds Jeff Hem. Final: Chattanooga (Reds) 12, Biloxi 6 Via the Shuckers' site: Jeferson Quero Ties Franchise Record with Three Home Runs in Loss to Lookouts - Shuckers fall to Lookouts, 12-6, in home run filled series opener Pre-Game Media Notes Box Score / Game Log Never could quite figure out why the Brewers minor league system wasn't more highly regarded in rankings of all 30 organizations coming into 2023, with most publications listing them in the middle tier. Perhaps it was the lack of high-end arms in abundance. On a night when Jackson Chourio was 3-for-5 with a home run, Tyler Black reached base twice (caught stealing for the second time in 21 tries, however), and Freddy Zamora was on base three times, one young man squarely placed himself in the national spotlight. No doubt Jeferson Quero (remember, pronounced Yeferson) was already on prospect-watcher radars, but my goodness, the Brewers look like geniuses with his AA Biloxi placement to open 2023. Aggressive for a catcher who won't turn 21 until October? No doubt. Overmatched? No way. This was game 35 for the Shuckers, but game 22 for Quero, who had missed time earlier but without a formal IL placement. Watch as he doubles his big fly output from the prior 21 games: Would you prefer more enthusiasm than the host Lookouts announcer provided? Then catch Voice of the Shuckers Javik Blake's calls on Blast #1, Blast #2, and an emphatic Blast #3. Sure, the five walks in 87 plate appearances could use a bump (and that will come), and Quero did commit his third error (pickoff throw), but if you have concerns about Quero's defensive skills, then you are new to BrewerFanatic (and welcome by the way!). Here's a reminder that the wisest move of the past decade by the Brewers front office in terms of player development was their laser focus on Venezuela, despite that country's turmoil that limited many other organizations from harvesting as well as the Crew. Case in point: It was a surprising misfire from starting pitcher Carlos Rodriguez (hence the final score). But the walks/HBP's now total 20 in 31.2 innings for the 21-year-old. Growing pains, but so much talent evident. Congrats to RHP Tobias Myers on his Southern League Pitcher of the Week honor. As with Nashville, keep up with recent Biloxi pregame audio interviews. By the way, Jeferson Quero was part of the July 2019 signing class. He'll need to be added to the 40-man roster at the end of the 2024 minor league season, when he'll have just turned 22, even though he only made his pro debut in 2021 (thanks to Covid). More on this game via MLB.com. Final: Quad Cities (Royals) 7, Wisconsin 0 Via the Timber Rattlers' site: Quad Cities Shuts Out Wisconsin 7-0 - KC farmhands shine as Cameron strikes out eleven over six innings and Cross knocks in four Pre-Game Media Notes (Download Link) via the team's Virtual Press Box Box Score / Game Log Kudos to the Rattlers' production staff - win or lose, the highlight packages are resources for both fans of the T-Rats and their opponents' fan bases. Do stay till the end for a sweet web gem via SS Eric Brown, Jr. Final: Carolina 14, Kannapolis (White Sox) 2 Carolina Crushes Cannon Ballers 14-2 Pre-Game Media Notes Box Score / Game Log Do read that linked game summary in full - the Mudcats' site will update later today with it but the press release with all the details is within that link for you - and good details they are! Twenty hits, six of the XBH variety. The moundsmen allowed only one earned run while fanning 12 (four walks). It's a night when so many deserve mention, thus the extra reference to the game summary, because here we must focus on another precocious 18-year-old who happens to be a native of well, you can guess which nation. Are we having fun yet with the position player prospects in this system?! My goodness. Make your way over to Appleton if you can at lunchtime. The one affiliate at home this week plays at 12:10 local time. Even earlier, follow as Biloxi and Carolina kick things off in the 10:00 hour Central Time. Enjoy your Wednesday, everyone!Organizational Scoreboard including starting pitcher info, game times, MiLB TV links, and box scoresCurrent Milwaukee Brewers Organization Batting Stats and DepthCurrent Milwaukee Brewers Organization Pitching Stats and Depth
  8. Pitching Coach Will Schierholz and RHP Zach Vannaro are the most recent additions to the Biloxi pre-game audio site.
  9. Monday 5/15:Via WTMJ's Morning News: Sophia Minnaert Via the Journal Sentinel Podcast: "Christian Yelich has a booming end to the week" - Curt Hogg the guest Latest Milwaukee Tailgate Podcast Via WTMJ's Afternoon News (download link): Lane GrindleVia 97.3's Drew & KB: Vinny Rottino Via the "Barrel Banter Podcast": "Christian Yelich Is Officially Back"*** Nearly an hour with Owen Miller - VIDEO: Season 3 | Episode 4: Wisconsin Born Milwaukee Brewer Owen Miller - YouTube AUDIO ***Postgame Shows for the STL 18, MKE shellacking --Via 97.3's Baseball Postgame Show - Tim Allen hostsLocked on Brewers with Chuck Freimund - "Forgettable Night in STL" *As of "post time", the WTMJ edition had yet to be archived
  10. Postgame Shows for Brewers 9-6 win over the hapless Royals --Via 97.3's Baseball Postgame Show - Tim Allen hostsWTMJ with Dom Cotroneo - Jerry Augustine is the guestLocked on Brewers with Chuck Freimund - "Sweeping KC onto STL"
  11. - Keston Hiura placed on the Nashville 7-day injured list retroactive to May 13
  12. RH starting pitcher Tobias Myers is the most recent addition to the Biloxi pre-game audio site.
  13. Friday 5/12: Via WTMJ's "Brewers 360": Adam McCalvy Reviewing the Brew's" Cold Brew Podcast: "The Ghost Of Brewers Future"
  14. Saturday 5/13: Postgame Shows for Brewers 4-3 walkoff win over the Royals -- Locked on Brewers with Chuck Freimund - "Bullpen Excellence in Win over KC"WTMJ with Dom Cotroneo - Jeff Cirillo is the guestVia 97.3's Baseball Postgame Show - Tim Allen hosts Via 97.3's Baseball Postgame Show - Owen Miller
  15. It was only a 2-2 affiliate mark on Saturday, yet this is a report you can really devour, so many tidbits and updates (leave room for your Mother's Day brunch!). As a bonus, the guys over at the "Brew Crew Review" podcast have a cool interview with RHP Tyler Cravy, a member of the Brewers organization from 2009-2017, including 34 games at the MLB level. Find time this week to take in the 30-minute listen for minor league and big-league memories alike, good stuff. OK, here we go! /images-custom/google-analytics/author-tracker.gif Image courtesy of BrewerFanatic TRANSACTIONS: - RHP Caleb Boushley transferred to the AAA Nashville Development List.- C Payton Henry activated from the 7-day injured list (after a minimum stay) For the moment, OF Michael Reed (his signing announced on Thursday by the Brewers Player Development Twitter account) was assigned to the ACL Brewers. It appears we can see with some certainty now that there is no longer an ACL Brewers Blue or an ACL Brewers Gold, but just the one Maryvale club. A reminder, this is not the former Brewers big leaguer (2015-2016), who last played professionally in 2019. This Michael Reed would be the former San Diego 2016 2nd round pick, who has also played in the Oakland and LA Dodgers organizations. The Dodgers released Reed on 4/29, he's yet to make big league debut, recently turned 28 years old, a switch-hitter, has seen action across the OF spots. Final: Gwinnett (Braves) 4, Nashville 3 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 Come Up Short Against Stripers - "Nashville drops game 4-3 despite outhitting Gwinnett 14-6" Pre-Game Media Notes Box Score / Game Log Team RISP: 0-for-9 Team LOB: 11 Based on the game summary headline, your box score attention likely immediately turned to the two items listed above. Every batter in the lineup save for Cam Devanney (playing second base in this one) had at least one base knock. It's only been 66 plate appearances for Devanney thus far after missing the first three weeks of the season on the IL, but Cam has work to do to reach the levels that had many of us rooting him on in 2022 (.834 OPS). Does everyone feel we are getting hit over the head with "on-base streak" info? Don't get us wrong, we appreciate it, but it's definitely the go-to note across all the levels of the system these days. It's not a priority item among big-league news, not just with the Crew but across the MLB landscape. That being said, Abraham Toro's 30-game streak, as detailed in the game summary linked above, is clearly impressive. The 40-man roster big league vet of 262 big league games may not play into Milwaukee's 2023 plans, barring injuries, but he'll again be in the mix for 2024 as well, representing value as part of the Kolten Wong / Jesse Winker deal. Infielder Patrick Dorrian on base all four times up (three singles, HBP). The loss was a bit of a shame, since the Sounds played clean defense as well. Is it too early to refer to LHP Robert Gasser as an enigma, or at least frustratingly talented? Gasser has walked 21 and plunked another six in his 31.1 innings. Better yet to say a tantalizing work in progress. The soon-to-be 24-year-old didn't allow his first hit until two were out in the 5th inning. Day off for Keston Hiura. Wish this highlight extended the home plate view a fraction of a second longer, the bat release appears to have been epic: Final: Rocket City (Angels) 2, Biloxi 1 Via the Shuckers' site: Pitching Leads Charge on Both Sides, Shuckers Fall to Trash Pandas - T.J. Shook, Nick Bennett combine for 6.1 scoreless innings out of the bullpen for Biloxi Pre-Game Media Notes Box Score / Game Log You'll find Friday's pre-game interview with Manager Mike Guerrero here, and by end of day Sunday, RHP Tobias Myers' chat will be posted as well. Tyler Black stole his 18th base in 19 tries (he has played 28 games, extend that pace to a full season, yikes). Is anyone else thinking "ease up on the attempts, Tyler, you've proven you can do this". There are so many things that can happen amongst all those slides, tags, bursts, just don't want to see something add to Black's fluky in-game 2022 injury past. Jackson Chourio singled and walked but was also picked off first base with one out in the 9th, can't happen in a 2-1 game. Five-game hit streak for Zavier Warren, a single knock in each of those games, with four of them lifted for HR's. The Shuckers always-active Twitter Media Page finds room to highlight relievers T.J. Shook and Nick Bennett, both who shined in this game. Nice rake by Felix Valerio here, but you'll be disappointed when you review the 5th inning of the game log above, nobody picked him up as the AA club, like their AAA sibling, was also "oh-fer" with RISP Saturday: Jeferson Quero did not play after exiting Friday for an undetermined reason. Given Monday's off, he may sit Sunday as well. Final: Wisconsin 4, South Bend (Cubs) 2 Via the Timber Rattlers' site: Wisconsin Beats South Bend 4-2 for Third Straight Win - Trio of hurlers hold Cubs to three hits Pre-Game Media Notes (Download Link) via the team's Virtual Press Box Box Score / Game Log OK, now we're talking! Speaking of talking: Click here for the Postgame Podcast to hear from Joseph Hernandez, Ben Metzinger, & Manager Joe Ayrault There is a lot of goodness in this video, including nice profile views of Eric Brown's stance and setup, to the movement on Joseph Hernandez' pitch juxtaposed with his high inside heat. We needed to see Edwin Jimenez' mound work, but that'll have to wait until his next outing. Team RISP: 4-for-17 Team LOB: 12 Not strong, but oodles better than we've seen in this report thus far, and enough for the win. We've been hearing all spring how Biloxi's roster is the youngest in all of AA, particularly on the position player side. For the Timber Rattlers, there is youth as well, yet this is a very experienced group. Just in Saturday's starting lineup, we have Je'Von Ward (23, entered the system in 2017), Alex Hall (soon-to-be 24, entered 2018), Darrien Miller (22, 2019), Ernesto Martinez (24 next month, 2017) and Terence Doston (22, 2019). In similar status are Saturday's bench players: Jose Acosta, Micah Bello, Jesus Chirinos and Jose Sibrian. All nine are either high school draftees or international signings. Of course, each lost 2020 altogether. This is RHP Edwin Jimenez' age 21 season. Yee-hah! Final: Carolina 6, Fredericksburg (Nationals) 1 Via the Mudcats' site: Division Leading Mudcats Win Third Straight 6-1 - Misiorowski and Peterson combined to allow just one run and three hits in Carolina's Saturday night victory Pre-Game Media Notes Box Score / Game Log A reminder to always invest the 5-to-7 minutes that Voice of the Mudcats Greg Young provides us: Manager Victor Estevez Post-Game Interview Get your napkin ready, because you're about to salivate, my goodness: Whoever tandems with Misiorowski will be unfortunately regularly be overshadowed, but 23-year-old lefty Nate Peterson is rightfully performing well beyond the Low-A level. As you read in the summary, Matt Wood was on base all five plate appearances, DH'ing Saturday. When even your manager suggests that you may not be long for this level, you had better start packing your travel bag. The Nittany Lions faithful must have so enjoyed Wood's stay at Penn State (4th round, 2022). Forgive me for getting Jonathan Lucroy vibes, which is an unfairly high model to aspire to. The organization is going to do whatever they can to try and get Hedbert Perez right - another reason why you'll go back and listen to Victor Estevez by scrolling up! It is amazing how the Hedbert hype train developed, all the prospect rankers bought in to some extent, not all were "all-in", but still. The feature articles, the interviews, etc. If Perez' career remains off the rails, it's going to be a fascinating reflection as to what the heck happened. He's no longer a teenager. Blessings to all the Mom's today - those we've lost, those we still are able to cherish. I hope you all get an opportunity to honor and/or remember them in a special way today. What better way than to bid on the Timber Rattlers' jersey auction, all proceeds to charity. Fang's jersey currently leads the bidding!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
  16. TRANSACTIONS: - RHP Caleb Boushley transferred to the AAA Nashville Development List.- C Payton Henry activated from the 7-day injured list (after a minimum stay) For the moment, OF Michael Reed (his signing announced on Thursday by the Brewers Player Development Twitter account) was assigned to the ACL Brewers. It appears we can see with some certainty now that there is no longer an ACL Brewers Blue or an ACL Brewers Gold, but just the one Maryvale club. A reminder, this is not the former Brewers big leaguer (2015-2016), who last played professionally in 2019. This Michael Reed would be the former San Diego 2016 2nd round pick, who has also played in the Oakland and LA Dodgers organizations. The Dodgers released Reed on 4/29, he's yet to make big league debut, recently turned 28 years old, a switch-hitter, has seen action across the OF spots. Final: Gwinnett (Braves) 4, Nashville 3 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 Come Up Short Against Stripers - "Nashville drops game 4-3 despite outhitting Gwinnett 14-6" Pre-Game Media Notes Box Score / Game Log Team RISP: 0-for-9 Team LOB: 11 Based on the game summary headline, your box score attention likely immediately turned to the two items listed above. Every batter in the lineup save for Cam Devanney (playing second base in this one) had at least one base knock. It's only been 66 plate appearances for Devanney thus far after missing the first three weeks of the season on the IL, but Cam has work to do to reach the levels that had many of us rooting him on in 2022 (.834 OPS). Does everyone feel we are getting hit over the head with "on-base streak" info? Don't get us wrong, we appreciate it, but it's definitely the go-to note across all the levels of the system these days. It's not a priority item among big-league news, not just with the Crew but across the MLB landscape. That being said, Abraham Toro's 30-game streak, as detailed in the game summary linked above, is clearly impressive. The 40-man roster big league vet of 262 big league games may not play into Milwaukee's 2023 plans, barring injuries, but he'll again be in the mix for 2024 as well, representing value as part of the Kolten Wong / Jesse Winker deal. Infielder Patrick Dorrian on base all four times up (three singles, HBP). The loss was a bit of a shame, since the Sounds played clean defense as well. Is it too early to refer to LHP Robert Gasser as an enigma, or at least frustratingly talented? Gasser has walked 21 and plunked another six in his 31.1 innings. Better yet to say a tantalizing work in progress. The soon-to-be 24-year-old didn't allow his first hit until two were out in the 5th inning. Day off for Keston Hiura. Wish this highlight extended the home plate view a fraction of a second longer, the bat release appears to have been epic: Final: Rocket City (Angels) 2, Biloxi 1 Via the Shuckers' site: Pitching Leads Charge on Both Sides, Shuckers Fall to Trash Pandas - T.J. Shook, Nick Bennett combine for 6.1 scoreless innings out of the bullpen for Biloxi Pre-Game Media Notes Box Score / Game Log You'll find Friday's pre-game interview with Manager Mike Guerrero here, and by end of day Sunday, RHP Tobias Myers' chat will be posted as well. Tyler Black stole his 18th base in 19 tries (he has played 28 games, extend that pace to a full season, yikes). Is anyone else thinking "ease up on the attempts, Tyler, you've proven you can do this". There are so many things that can happen amongst all those slides, tags, bursts, just don't want to see something add to Black's fluky in-game 2022 injury past. Jackson Chourio singled and walked but was also picked off first base with one out in the 9th, can't happen in a 2-1 game. Five-game hit streak for Zavier Warren, a single knock in each of those games, with four of them lifted for HR's. The Shuckers always-active Twitter Media Page finds room to highlight relievers T.J. Shook and Nick Bennett, both who shined in this game. Nice rake by Felix Valerio here, but you'll be disappointed when you review the 5h inning of the game log above, nobody picked him up as the AA club, like their AAA sibling, was also "oh-fer" with RISP Saturday: Jeferson Quero did not play after exiting Friday for an undetermined reason. Given Monday's off, he may sit Sunday as well. Final: Wisconsin 4, South Bend (Cubs) 2 Via the Timber Rattlers' site: Wisconsin Beats South Bend 4-2 for Third Straight Win - Trio of hurlers hold Cubs to three hits Pre-Game Media Notes (Download Link) via the team's Virtual Press Box Box Score / Game Log OK, now we're talking! Speaking of talking: Click here for the Postgame Podcast to hear from Joseph Hernandez, Ben Metzinger, & Manager Joe Ayrault There is a lot of goodness in this video, including nice profile views of Eric Brown's stance and setup, to the movement on Joseph Hernandez' pitch juxtaposed with his high inside heat. We needed to see Edwin Jimenez' mound work, but that'll have to wait until his next outing. Team RISP: 4-for-17 Team LOB: 12 Not strong, but oodles better than we've seen in this report thus far, and enough for the win. We've been hearing all spring how Biloxi's roster is the youngest in all of AA, particularly on the position player side. For the Timber Rattlers, there is youth as well, yet this is a very experienced group. Just in Saturday's starting lineup, we have Je'Von Ward (23, entered the system in 2017), Alex Hall (soon-to-be 24, entered 2018), Darrien Miller (22, 2019), Ernesto Martinez (24 next month, 2017) and Terence Doston (22, 2019). In similar status are Saturday's bench players: Jose Acosta, Micah Bello, Jesus Chirinos and Jose Sibrian. All nine are either high school draftees or international signings. Of course, each lost 2020 altogether. This is RHP Edwin Jimenez' age 21 season. Yee-hah! Final: Carolina 6, Fredericksburg (Nationals) 1 Via the Mudcats' site: Division Leading Mudcats Win Third Straight 6-1 - Misiorowski and Peterson combined to allow just one run and three hits in Carolina's Saturday night victory Pre-Game Media Notes Box Score / Game Log A reminder to always invest the 5-to-7 minutes that Voice of the Mudcats Greg Young provides us: Manager Victor Estevez Post-Game Interview Get your napkin ready, because you're about to salivate, my goodness: Whoever tandems with Misiorowski will be unfortunately regularly be overshadowed, but 23-year-old lefty Nate Peterson is rightfully performing well beyond the Low-A level. As you read in the summary, Matt Wood was on base all five plate appearances, DH'ing Saturday. When even your manager suggests that you may not be long for this level, you had better start packing your travel bag. The Nittany Lions faithful must have so enjoyed Wood's stay at Penn State (4th round, 2022). Forgive me for getting Jonathan Lucroy vibes, which is an unfairly high model to aspire to. The organization is going to do whatever they can to try and get Hedbert Perez right - another reason why you'll go back and listen to Victor Estevez by scrolling up! It is amazing how the Hedbert hype train developed, all the prospect rankers bought in to some extent, not all were "all-in", but still. The feature articles, the interviews, etc. If Perez' career remains off the rails, it's going to be a fascinating reflection as to what the heck happened. He's no longer a teenager. Blessings to all the Mom's today - those we've lost, those we still are able to cherish. I hope you all get an opportunity to honor and/or remember them in a special way today. What better way than to bid on the Timber Rattlers' jersey auction, all proceeds to charity. Fang's jersey currently leads the bidding!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
  17. Manager Mike Guerrero (normal Friday visit) is the most recent addition to the Biloxi pre-game audio site.
  18. - RHP Caleb Boushley transferred to the AAA Nashville Development List. - C Payton Henry activated from the 7-day injured list (after a minimum stay) FYI - For the moment, OF Michael Reed (discussed a few posts above) was assigned to the ACL Brewers. It appears we can see with come certainty now that there is no longer an ACL Brewers Blue or an ACL Brewers Gold.
  19. INF Pablo Reyes added to the Red Sox 40-man roster and brought up to the big league club.
  20. Friday 5/12: Postgame Shows for Brewers 5-1 win over KC --WTMJ with Dom Cotroneo - Jeff Cirillo is the guestVia 97.3's Baseball Postgame Show - Tim Allen hostsLocked on Brewers with Chuck Freimund - "Back on Top!"
  21. One day after an organizational winning sweep, the affiliates cruised to a 3-1 mark on Friday night, with only a one-run loss in Nashville preventing a second day of bliss. Wisconsin is in the midst of the rare two-week homestand and the young men there are showing signs of breaking out of a month-long doldrum. Biloxi and Carolina remained at or near the top of their respective division standings, with the Shuckers one game out and the Mudcats tied for first. Let's see how it all unfolded, shall we? Image courtesy of BrewerFanatic TRANSACTIONS: - OF Hendry Mendez placed on High-A Wisconsin’s 7-day injured list, retroactive to 5/11- RHP Alexander Vallecillo placed on Low-A Carolina’s 7-day injured list- C Jose Sibrian activated by High-A Wisconsin from Development List- SS Kevin Ereu assigned to DSL Brewers-1 Wisconsin Manager Joe Ayrault indicated that a recurrence of an injury to Mendez' ankle is the issue. Ereu turns 17 years old in eleven days, on the 24th. He signed for $1.4 million in January, details here. Ereu's transaction is a formality, the Brewers simply have determined which DSL roster he will be listed on to start 2023. FYI - The Dominican League kicks off on Tuesday, June 6th as the two Brewers' entries face each other that morning. Final: Gwinnett (Braves) 4, Nashville 3 Via the Sounds' site, we encourage readers to review each of the affiliate write-ups as part of your season-long Link Report routine: Stripers Sneak Past Sounds to Even Series - "Perkins’ two extra-base hits not enough as Nashville falls to Gwinnett 4-3 Pre-Game Media Notes Box Score / Game Log Presented without commentary, Brewers fans. Things you would not realize if folks like those on the Sounds' staff didn't remind us as they did in the game summary write-up - Andruw Monasterio had a seven-game stolen base streak, huh. Exactly one in each game. In affiliated ball since 2014 as a 17-year-old, Monasterio's career high in steals for a season was reached last year at 15. He's now 9-for-11 in attempts in 2023, including a caught-stealing Friday night. LHP Darrell Thompson recently turned 29 years old but is just ten games into his affiliated ball journey, and is on the cusp of the big leagues via Friday's AAA debut. In a Milwaukee bullpen screaming to produce strikeouts and given the utter dominance showed by Thompson thus far, it is hardly far-fetched to envision the organization clearing a 40-man roster spot. Prepare for it, it's about to happen, and the national feature stories are going to be glorious, the baseball media lives for such tales. WHAT.A.FIND. This latest flavor of the Sounds' roster only has one bench player who is not a catcher. Final: Biloxi 7, Rocket City (Angels) 0 Via the Shuckers' site: Tobias Myers Strikes Out 10, Shuckers Smash Three Homers to Extend Win Streak - Shuckers pitching strikes out 16 in 7-0 win for their second shutout win of the week Pre-Game Media Notes Box Score / Game Log We adore Jackson Chourio, but Baseball America, the one institution ranking Chourio at the very top of the prospect rankings, makes sure we know about the Reds' ultra-dynamic shortstop phenom hot on his heels. Thus, it's nice to see the Brewers' prized youngster do this vs. a Ben Joyce 99 MPH pitch: His Hitting Coordinator links to the Pipeline article: Earlier this month, Baseball America provided fantastic insight into the scouting madness that the MLB-mandated "enhanced grip baseball" has created in the Southern League. A highly suggested read as we try to make sense of the ridiculous (in a good way, we guess) strikeout numbers this Biloxi staff continues to rack up. Here are Southern League pitcher K totals by team (Chattanooga has even more than the Shuckers, in two fewer games). Seventeen more combined punchouts on Friday night for Tobias Myers, Luis Contreras, and Harold Chirino. Jeferson Quero exited the game after he popped out to end the 3rd inning - we hold our collective breath. Unfair that we only acknowledge Freddy Zamora's huge night only through a link to the Biloxi Twitter Media highlights, but please take a gander. Final: Wisconsin 10, South Bend (Cubs) 6 Via the Timber Rattlers' site: Rattlers Reach Ten Runs for Win Over South Bend - Wisconsin scores nine runs in fourth inning in 10-6 victory Pre-Game Media Notes (Download Link) via the team's Virtual Press Box Box Score / Game Log The Rattlers reverse a final score from earlier in the week. Did six errors, all committed by South Bend infielders, help? Sure, but no one is refusing those gifts. Just sit back and enjoy the four and a half minutes here. What a brilliant strategy by Wisconsin batters, just keep bouncing ground balls to the Cubs infielders. Of course, the T-Rats did much more, and check out Chris "Nostradamus" Mehring's final call of the game. It's a short-notice Timber Rattlers' Mother's Day jersey auction. Be quick, good luck! No relation but seeing the name Gallardo in the pitching line box score (Cubs' RHP Richard) gives me warm feelings. Thanks for the memories, Yovani! Final: Carolina 6, Fredericksburg (Nationals) 3 Via the Mudcats' site: Nicasia Homers as Mudcats Win Second Straight - Nicasia, Areinamo, Avina and Vargas each had multi-hit games in Carolina's series-tying victory Pre-Game Media Notes Box Score / Game Log Always highly-suggested to listen whenever Voice of the Mudcats Greg Young Jr. provides postgame audio, it adds so much context to your box score review, even before you begin that study: Manager Victor Estevez Post-Game Interview Daniel Guilarte has played 27 games above the Maryvale level, all this year with Carolina. He has reached base at least once in every single one: Big add-on runs, big call from Greg: Kay-Lan Nicasia is an interesting cat (see what I did there?). My fellow Link Reporter Daniel shared some Nicasia insights here. Please visit (or revisit) the Carolina game summary link above, even if just for the photo - the black jersey plus the black celebratory home run helmet is wow, just wow. Older non-drafted pitchers at this level need to shine. Reliever Tanner Shears turns 24 next month, bullpen mate Nick Merkel will be 25 in July, and they are doing just that. Does age matter? Ask Darrell Thompson and the Brewers' front office. And that's how you tie together the night's action, everyone. It's a potentially sparkling afternoon and evening on the mound across the board Saturday - LHP's Robert Gasser and Brandon Knarr, along with RHP's Joseph Hernandez and Jacob Misiorowski set to toe the rubber. Wisconsin has the early game. 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
  22. TRANSACTIONS: - OF Hendry Mendez placed on High-A Wisconsin’s 7-day injured list, retroactive to 5/11- RHP Alexander Vallecillo placed on Low-A Carolina’s 7-day injured list- C Jose Sibrian activated by High-A Wisconsin from Development List- SS Kevin Ereu assigned to DSL Brewers-1 Wisconsin Manager Joe Ayrault indicated that a recurrence of an injury to Mendez' ankle is the issue. Ereu turns 17 years old in eleven days, on the 24th. He signed for $1.4 million in January, details here. Ereu's transaction is a formality, the Brewers simply have determined which DSL roster he will be listed on to start 2023. FYI - The Dominican League kicks off on Tuesday, June 6th as the two Brewers' entries face each other that morning. Final: Gwinnett (Braves) 4, Nashville 3 Via the Sounds' site, we encourage readers to review each of the affiliate write-ups as part of your season-long Link Report routine: Stripers Sneak Past Sounds to Even Series - "Perkins’ two extra-base hits not enough as Nashville falls to Gwinnett 4-3 Pre-Game Media Notes Box Score / Game Log Presented without commentary, Brewers fans. Things you would not realize if folks like those on the Sounds' staff didn't remind us as they did in the game summary write-up - Andruw Monasterio had a seven-game stolen base streak, huh. Exactly one in each game. In affiliated ball since 2014 as a 17-year-old, Monasterio's career high in steals for a season was reached last year at 15. He's now 9-for-11 in attempts in 2023, including a caught-stealing Friday night. LHP Darrell Thompson recently turned 29 years old but is just ten games into his affiliated ball journey, and is on the cusp of the big leagues via Friday's AAA debut. In a Milwaukee bullpen screaming to produce strikeouts and given the utter dominance showed by Thompson thus far, it is hardly far-fetched to envision the organization clearing a 40-man roster spot. Prepare for it, it's about to happen, and the national feature stories are going to be glorious, the baseball media lives for such tales. WHAT.A.FIND. This latest flavor of the Sounds' roster only has one bench player who is not a catcher. Final: Biloxi 7, Rocket City (Angels) 0 Via the Shuckers' site: Tobias Myers Strikes Out 10, Shuckers Smash Three Homers to Extend Win Streak - Shuckers pitching strikes out 16 in 7-0 win for their second shutout win of the week Pre-Game Media Notes Box Score / Game Log We adore Jackson Chourio, but Baseball America, the one institution ranking Chourio at the very top of the prospect rankings, makes sure we know about the Reds' ultra-dynamic shortstop phenom hot on his heels. Thus, it's nice to see the Brewers' prized youngster do this vs. a Ben Joyce 99 MPH pitch: His Hitting Coordinator links to the Pipeline article: Earlier this month, Baseball America provided fantastic insight into the scouting madness that the MLB-mandated "enhanced grip baseball" has created in the Southern League. A highly suggested read as we try to make sense of the ridiculous (in a good way, we guess) strikeout numbers this Biloxi staff continues to rack up. Here are Southern League pitcher K totals by team (Chattanooga has even more than the Shuckers, in two fewer games). Seventeen more combined punchouts on Friday night for Tobias Myers, Luis Contreras, and Harold Chirino. Jeferson Quero exited the game after he popped out to end the 3rd inning - we hold our collective breath. Unfair that we only acknowledge Freddy Zamora's huge night only through a link to the Biloxi Twitter Media highlights, but please take a gander. Final: Wisconsin 10, South Bend (Cubs) 6 Via the Timber Rattlers' site: Rattlers Reach Ten Runs for Win Over South Bend - Wisconsin scores nine runs in fourth inning in 10-6 victory Pre-Game Media Notes (Download Link) via the team's Virtual Press Box Box Score / Game Log The Rattlers reverse a final score from earlier in the week. Did six errors, all committed by South Bend infielders, help? Sure, but no one is refusing those gifts. Just sit back and enjoy the four and a half minutes here. What a brilliant strategy by Wisconsin batters, just keep bouncing ground balls to the Cubs infielders. Of course, the T-Rats did much more, and check out Chris "Nostradamus" Mehring's final call of the game. It's a short-notice Timber Rattlers' Mother's Day jersey auction. Be quick, good luck! No relation but seeing the name Gallardo in the pitching line box score (Cubs' RHP Richard) gives me warm feelings. Thanks for the memories, Yovani! Final: Carolina 6, Fredericksburg (Nationals) 3 Via the Mudcats' site: Nicasia Homers as Mudcats Win Second Straight - Nicasia, Areinamo, Avina and Vargas each had multi-hit games in Carolina's series-tying victory Pre-Game Media Notes Box Score / Game Log Always highly-suggested to listen whenever Voice of the Mudcats Greg Young Jr. provides postgame audio, it adds so much context to your box score review, even before you begin that study: Manager Victor Estevez Post-Game Interview Daniel Guilarte has played 27 games above the Maryvale level, all this year with Carolina. He has reached base at least once in every single one: Big add-on runs, big call from Greg: Kay-Lan Nicasia is an interesting cat (see what I did there?). My fellow Link Reporter Daniel shared some Nicasia insights here. Please visit (or revisit) the Carolina game summary link above, even if just for the photo - the black jersey plus the black celebratory home run helmet is wow, just wow. Older non-drafted pitchers at this level need to shine. Reliever Tanner Shears turns 24 next month, bullpen mate Nick Merkel will be 25 in July, and they are doing just that. Does age matter? Ask Darrell Thompson and the Brewers' front office. And that's how you tie together the night's action, everyone. It's a potentially sparkling afternoon and evening on the mound across the board Saturday - LHP's Robert Gasser and Brandon Knarr, along with RHP's Joseph Hernandez and Jacob Misiorowski set to toe the rubber. Wisconsin has the early game. 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
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