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This thread will be utilized for any minor league news Tuesday. Organizational Scoreboard (Not including the Arizona Complex League) Arizona Complex League Scoreboard (ACL Brewers 3-4 visit the ACL Athletics 2-4, 8:00 PM Central) Audio Links MiLB TV (Subscribers)

Image courtesy of BrewerFanatic Linescores are underrated. You know, the top part of those box scores we scour listing the inning-by-inning tallies. Alone, linescores let our imaginations picture the flow of a contest, and depending on our rooting interest, the unmitigated highs and deflating lows. We glance at the hit and error totals on the far right and determine if those figures make sense. Linescores allow us to ever so briefly ask questions like "what?", "how?", and "really?" before we lower our eyes and dig into all the minutia within the actual box. Here's to you, Mr. Linescore. Thanks for all your daily contributions to our baseball fandom. Transaction: SS Tyler Rodriguez assigned to Wilson Warbirds from ACL Brewers. Rodriguez, now in his age 20 season, is a Dominican native who was part of the January 2023 international class. So, he's already in his 4th season. This isn't the RH-hitting utilityman's first Carolina League rodeo. Rodriguez, who has seen action at every position but the pitcher-catcher battery and has managed a .400 OBP in his career despite light batting average and slugging figures, is a bit of a manager's secret weapon. Rodriguez spent all of 2025 with the Mudcats and had to exit the September 3rd game at the season's tail end. He left after grounding out in the 2nd inning and was placed on the 60-day injured list the very next day. To open 2026, Rodriguez was placed on the seven-day IL and has appeared in three rehab games with Maryvale. He's ready for a return to action in Wilson despite an 0-for-10 mark (one BB, five K's). Thanks to the magic of what yours truly saw and then typed last September, well, you'll see: "19-year-old Tyler Rodriguez, in an attempt to reach for the first base bag on an infield grounder, went tumbling in the worst way. He was lifted onto a cart and taken off the field in what would be a miracle if it's not a devastating long-term lower body injury." Thus, in some ways, Rodriguez playing eight months later should be deemed very much a positive. Best wishes, Tyler! NOTE: Many of us picture an overflowing, even bloated roster at the rookie level. Heck, you have two Dominican Summer League teams feeding graduates each spring, plus prior year's high school draft picks yet to debut, and players repeating the level needing to show more before entering full-season ball. But to be honest, on the position player side, the current Maryvale squad is relatively lean at 14 active players (15 if you count catcher Luis Corobo, who was sent to Maryvale from Wilson after his own early exit from a game on April 24th and has yet to play since). You may wish to bookmark this sortable page for position players for the Maryvale club, this one for pitchers; the pages will give you a sense of who is getting the most action on a daily basis, and of course, their bottom-line stats. Final: ACL Reds 8, ACL Brewers 7 Box Score and Game Log Well, lo and behold, it's an actual nine-inning game, it's been over a week since we could say that. That being said, we've seen rather moderate and reasonable temperatures at first pitch during these early-season Arizona contests, while on Monday night we read: Weather: 105 degrees, Clear. Wind: 6 mph, Varies. So sure, let's now decide to play nine! Five of the seven Arizona Complex League games Monday were scheduled for nine innings, the most we've seen in a while. It's a guess that the two organizations facing off have discussions earlier in the day to determine the status of their squads, the need to have pitchers work innings (or not), etc. If this had been a seven-inning game, as our afore-mentioned friend Mr. Linescore tells us, this affair would have been much less exciting. As the game was about to begin, my Link Report co-worker Daniel provided these insights: "19-year-old RHP Ma’Kale Holden gets the start for the ACL Brewers (3-3), who play at the ACL Reds (3-2). Holden was dominant in his professional debut a week ago (5 IP, 0 R, 6 Ks). The position player pattern has the squad prioritizing 8 players (Acosta, Antunez, Fenelon, Frias, Mills, Hughes, Martinez, Rangel), 1 of whom rests per game (Martinez tonight), thus allowing 2 other players to get periodic starts (C Malachai Halterman, 2B Moises Polanco tonight)." Oh my, hasn't the guaranteed Statcast data at all complex league level games created quite the buzz. If you didn't already know, you can click on the game log "event oval" via the link above for any batted ball in play, and get info on exit velocity, launch angle and more. For a BrewerFanatic Link Reporter, it's valuable but just adds to the analysis workload to get these reports to you, with most nights featuring five games (soon to be seven with the Dominican League in a few weeks). A series of social media posts led to this summary via our own @Spencer Michaelis (by the way, consider membership options at his "Backfield Brew" Patreon): Incredible, but accurate? I was also monitoring early in this game, and it all just seemed to be too off-the-charts. I was tempted to dig into other games played by Reds and Guardians teams in that ballpark this spring, but that can be tasked to others for now. Later in the evening we learn that yes indeed, we can be skeptical, thanks to our dedicated Brewers fan in Taiwan, Terry. For that matter, was it really 105 degrees outside? C'mon, Goodyear. There's no reason to believe that these top two power prospects in Frias and Antunez didn't hit the ball hard Monday, very hard, in fact. Let's just be careful to read too much into those figures. Mr. Linescore told us each team made three errors (throw in a passed ball for the Crew). Ms. Box Score (yes, Ms., as she's more thorough) indicates that Cleveland arms did a better job at working around those miscues: Guardians - Zero unearned runs allowed Brewers - Seven unearned runs allowed The Maryvale five-run 9th inning rally was: Walk Cristopher Acosta double (he really needed that) Antunez HBP Kenny Fenelon double Frias double Ryan Mills groundout (an unusually quiet 0-for-5 evening) CJ Hughes strikeout (oh no, one out left and still one run short) Walk Walk Balk (tie game, thank you, Guardians!) Walk to reload the bases Acosta strikeout (on to the fateful bottom of the frame) The game ended unceremoniously with no outs after RHP Argenis Aparicio, who has been in a bit of a closer's role, walked the leadoff man. An error by first baseman Jonathan Rangel followed, then a wild pitch, and subsequently a game-ending single. With it being the lone game of the evening, I'll allow you to dig any deeper into Ma'Kale Holden's start, LHP Joey Broughton's second appearance of the young season, and more via your box score review. Tuesday the 3-4 A-Crew continues a road trip to Mesa (thankfully not Goodyear) to face the 2-4 Athletics' youngsters. As for the full-season clubs, Nashville, Wisconsin and Wilson all return to their home ballparks (with the Warbirds beginning a sweet two-week homestand), while Biloxi hits the road, all in evening starts. Have a fine Tuesday, everyone! Organizational Scoreboard including starting pitcher info, game times, MiLB TV links, and box scores Current Milwaukee Brewers Organization Batting Stats and Depth Current Milwaukee Brewers Organization Pitching Stats and Depth View full article

This thread will be utilized for any minor league news Monday. Arizona Complex League Scoreboard We plan on a one-game Link Report for Tuesday AM. The ACL Brewers game begins at 8:00 PM Central in Goodyear vs. the Reds.

Pregame Audio Thursday 5/7 - Catcher Matthew Wood (after his first of two grand slams last week)

Andrew Fischer Named Midwest League Player of the Week Wisconsin Timber Rattlers

Jordyn Adams’ 7th inning exit, after a single and force out at second base, was likely unplanned, pushing INF Ethan Murray (1-for-4, walk, RBI) to first base (first time in 2026) and Eddys Leonard to the outfield. Hopefully it was just precautionary though. No obvious injury concern - the force out was very routine, so much so that there was no point in Adams charging towards the second base bag - no slide, out by ten feet. He was doing a light jog as the play ended, continued a few feet past the bag and showed no obvious discomfort. It took a while for the Louisville announcers to sort out all the positional changes, and they offered no insights into Adams' exit. We'll see if he's back Tuesday.

Sunday 5/10: Postgame shows for the 4-3 walk-off win over the Yankees: Via the Journal Sentinel Podcast: "Brice Turang's Mother's Day walk-off homer provided a great capper to the weekend and added a dash of nostalgia to a Yankees sweep. Brewers reporter Curt Hogg and host JR Radcliffe also discuss the latest superstar performance from Jacob Misiorowski, a wild defensive decision by the Yankees and the triumphant return of Jackson Chourio and Andrew Vaughn to the lineup. What about the other injury guys like Brandon Woodruff, Christian Yelich and Quinn Priester? Is the team any closer to making a change at shortstop? With Ángel Zerpa facing Tommy John surgery, will the Brewers ever send another player to the World Baseball Classic? In Three Up Three Down (38:30), they discuss CC Sabathia on the wall of honor, an unwelcome flashback, some ABS weirdness and the king of vulture wins, Aaron Ashby. In Remembrew When (58:00), there's no choice but to discuss Bill Hall on Mother's Day, and in Curt Blanche (1:01:00), Curt believes there's a far greater Mother's Day homer that we never discuss. Then, JR is joined by Brewers reliever Jake Woodford (1:07:00), whose Major League debut was delayed in the strangest of ways, when he was holed up with the St. Louis Cardinals in Milwaukee's Pfister Hotel following a COVID-19 outbreak among the team. Then, he's joined by prospect Andrew Fischer (1:13:00), who hit two home runs on Sunday and continues to pound the ball for Single-A Wisconsin." VIDEO via Curt Hogg's "Brewer Territory" with Corey Knebel and JP Feyereisen: "Does a series get better than that for the Brewers? The Brewer Territory crew breaks it down, from Brice Turang's blast to the remarkable pitching effort." Via SportsRadio the Fan's Post Game Show w/ Tim Allen and Tommy Wortz Via WTMJ's Postgame Show with Dom Cotroneo - Craig Coshun is Dom’s guest Locked on Brewers with Chuck Freimund - "Surging: Another Case of the Milwaukee Brewers Outworking an opponent!"

Timber Rattler José Nova stranded the runner he inherited. That’s good! As for the error, the HBP, and the (gulp) seven wild pitches that followed, well, that’ll catch your eye. Have to feel for the 24-year-old.

Nashville Press Release: OF Luis Matos on the 7-day IL retroactive to May 9th. *** Side note: OF Greg Jones yet to be added to the Sounds roster after his outright off the 40-man. Nothing nefarious here, the CBA allows a 7-day reporting window. Just stating that the AAA OF depth will be a bit thin (Lara, Hurtubise, J. Adams, Leonard).

Baseball America posted their monthly transaction summary with an indication that Foley’s deal covers two seasons (thru 2027).

Saturday 5/9: Postgame shows for the thrilling 4-3 win over the Yankees: Via WTMJ's Postgame Show with Dom Cotroneo - Craig Coshun is Dom’s guest Via SportsRadio the Fan's Post Game Show w/ Tim Allen and Tommy Wortz

This thread will be utilized for any minor league news Sunday. Organizational Scoreboard (Maryvale idle) Audio Links MiLB TV (Subscribers)

Image courtesy of BrewerFanatic Transactions: Milwaukee Brewers recalled LF Blake Perkins from Nashville Sounds. RHP Jayden Dubanewicz assigned to Wilson Warbirds from ACL Brewers. Dubanewicz turned 20 in May. The 2024 16th round Florida high school pick split his debut 2025 season between Maryvale and Carolina and impressed as a Mudcat - 14 appearances (seven starts) with a 2.30 ERA and 1.09 WHIP. Nashville Pre-Game Media Notes Final: Louisville (Reds) 10, Nashville 8 Box Score and Game Log Via the Sounds, game details, and we encourage readers to always review affiliate write-ups as part of their Link Report routine: Sounds Fall in Late Frames Despite Two-Run Homer from Pratt - Pratt Earns Second Career Triple-A Homer; Wilken Extends On-Base Streak to 27 Games It's been an offensive showcase (or middling pitching) since Thursday: 9-6 Nashville win 9-6 Louisville win 10-8 Louisville win That linked game summary (you know the routine) contains video of the Cooper Pratt home run, Jeferson Quero's RBI double, Pratt and Jett Williams executing a double steal for a run, and Luis Lara's then-game-tying two-run opposite-field single. In the 4th inning, Pratt delivered an RBI single which can be seen here. About that single: Catcher Ramon Rodriguez (DH'ing in this game) singled twice (see one driving in a run here) and walked, lifting his line to .328/.430/.403 (.833 OPS in 20 games). It was in his 21st game last season that Rodriguez tore his Achilles tendon, ending his campaign with a .941 OPS at Biloxi. It would take a combination of a big-league injury and Quero being unavailable for Rodriguez to net an MLB debut in 2026, but the 27-year-old would be a reasonable emergency call-up and should prove to be an extremely popular target on the minor league free agent market this fall, as he would have been last October if not for the devastating injury. As for the Brewers' other AAA Rodriguez, this was not starter Carlos' night. His WHIP is up to 2.43 through six Nashville appearances (five starts). As his game log shows, Rodriguez is doing Manager Rick Sweet zero favors in terms of depth into his outings. In his final option season, the two-time Milwaukee Minor League Pitcher of the Year is only functioning as a break-glass-in-emergency bulk option for the big-league club where, to be fair, his two outings in 2026 have been effective. One does wonder how tenuous Rodriguez' hold on a 40-man spot is becoming. With rapidly decreasing trade value, he's looming as a non-tender this fall even if he holds his spot all season. The Junior Fernandez trade acquisition experiment (from AZ for cash) is not providing immediate results. Fernandez is scored upon in five consecutive outings after a scoreless frame in his first appearance (game log). Eddys Leonard, playing left field, reached three times via double, single and walk, lifting his OPS to 1.033. This isn't the Pacific Coast League, folks, so that figure is duly impressive, but at this point, keyboard strokes on Leonard are sailing against the wind. Perhaps Leonard's biggest beefs at this point should be with the Dodgers in 2023 and then (after a deadline deal that August 1st with Detroit) with the Tigers in 2024 for burning all his minor league options without a sniff of a big-league dugout. Columbus (Braves) at Biloxi, doubleheader postponed, rain As per the Shuckers, one of the two games will be made up as part of a doubleheader Sunday afternoon. The other game will be made up during the Clingstones next visit to Keesler Federal Park, between June 16-21. Those circumstances at least make for an enticing planned pitching tandem of starters today in Bishop Letson and Tyson Hardin. Weather forecast looks just fine. Wisconsin Pre-Game Media Notes (download link) Final: Wisconsin 7, Peoria (Cardinals) 5 Box Score and Game Log Via the Timber Rattlers, game details, and enjoy the three embedded video highlights within: Dinges Delivers a Wisconsin Win with Late Home Run - Rattler DH hits two-out, three-run, go-ahead homer in seventh It's been a bit since we did a standings check, and at 18-12 (and a very entertaining 18-12 at that), the T-Rats are indeed atop the division currently. Off the top of my head, not sure if the club has previously used the tag line associated with the Marco Dinges video tweet as seen in the summary, but if they hadn't broken it out yet, you know they've been itching to. As Chris Mehring rightfully pointed out in the recap, youngster Ethan Dorchies (just 19 all season) was cruising until a hit-by-pitch set the stage for a stat-wrecking three-run blast - by the way, get your "Dorchies" pronunciation lesson on the call. Not uncommon for a random plunking to rattle (pun intended I guess) a pitcher into a bigger inning. Still going to note this as a solid start for the 10th round find from the '24 draft. Other game video: Double steal includes a daring steal of 3rd by Eric Bitonti Luiyin Alastre adds to his two prior singles with a bases-loaded RBI on a walk for an insurance run Wisconsin posts seven runs with Andrew Fischer and Josiah Ragsdale getting the day off, all the more impressive. Second baseman Daniel Dickinson joined Alastre by reaching base three times (all by bases on balls). 23-year-old RHP Quinton Low missed all of 2024 and 2025 with Tommy John surgery, and after opening this season with two scoreless outings, had been scored upon in four consecutive appearances before shining here. The former two-way player must be so pleased to be healthy and contributing. Yay for effective Yerlin Rodriguez on this day, super-effective in this one to be sure. Wilson Pre-Game Media Notes Final: Wilson 8, Fayetteville (Astros) 6 Box Score and Game Log Warbirds Hold Off Fayetteville Rally for Second Straight Win Are you kidding, Pedro Ibarguen? 110.5 MPH?! Ibarguen, despite being only 19 years old until July 2nd, is in is 4th pro season. He dabbled at second and third base in his rookie 2023 Dominican season but has split time among the three outfield spots since. This was his 8th professional home run in 144 games. Outside of a 2024 introduction to stateside ball that did not go well at all (MiLB Player Page) after which the organization wisely stood by him despite having invested only a modest $60,000 bonus, the young man has posted respectable numbers. Not sure how much can be attributed to the play of the 12-20 Woodpeckers, but the Warbirds have made their way to a 15-17 record while showing some newfound pop. Second baseman Juan Ortuno and Jadyn Fielder (12 of Fielder's 20 games as the designated hitter, ironic given the last name) each doubled. Fielder's lack of positional value may be a concern for his future path. Both Fielder and Ortuno were on base three times. Wilson ran wild again, with seven stolen bases in nine attempts. Fayetteville pitchers walked 11, and outside of Jose Anderson's three strikeouts (43.7 K-rate), only one other K was registered by Woodpeckers pitchers. Southpaw starter Enderson Mercado has issued 26 free passes in as many innings (23 BB, 3 HBP), something that had not been an issue prior for the 19-year-old Venezuela native. Two non-drafted RHP's are making the most of their opportunities, as the Warbirds are likely losing this game without the work of Garrett Hodges and Peyton Niksch. More video fun: Ortuno just barely avoids a GIDP to open the scoring Shortstop Brady Ebel puts the ball in play, nets an RBI Ebel steals third base on the front end of a double steal First baseman Frederi Montero's looper finds the grass for an RBI Third baseman Luis Lameda lines an RBI single Warbirds, Shorebirds, Woodpeckers, it's the Aviary League. Final: ACL Guardians 9, ACL Brewers 2, seven innings as scheduled Box Score and Game Log On the bright side, the Crew won the final four innings by a 2-0 score, highlighted by the mound effort of 18-year-old Nicaraguan native Diustin Mayorquin dazzling out of the bullpen in just his second stateside appearance, as our Jake McKibbin revealed some statcast data analysis. Other arms struggled, and when they make their eventual MLB debuts, they will look back on this entry and chalk it up as part of the learning journey experience. The only two position players to see action in all six games are SS Cristopher Acosta and CF Brailyn Antunez, who have combined to go just 4-for-43 (six walks, 19 K's). C/1B Jonathan Rangel, a LH bat, has shown pop throughout his brief pro run, and his 100 MPH opposite field fly ball double was the only XBH for Maryvale in this game. Two early standouts played - CJ Hughes played second base and singled for one of the four A-Crew hits, though he was caught stealing for the first time in four tries. Catcher Rylan Mills singled and walked. Their early respective OPS marks are 1.365 and 1.758, as your box score perusal indicated. Only one of the seven Arizona Complex League games played Saturday was scheduled for nine innings, seven for all the rest. Boo to this trend, especially with the league having a full day off each and every Sunday. With Biloxi finally able to begin play again with a double dip, there are five games on tap for Mother's Day, staggered start times as the link below will show, in case you and Mom decide to tune in. Hope it's a wonderful day for all. Organizational Scoreboard including starting pitcher info, game times, MiLB TV links, and box scores Current Milwaukee Brewers Organization Batting Stats and Depth Current Milwaukee Brewers Organization Pitching Stats and Depth View full article

Biloxi Press Release: BILOXI, MS – The Biloxi Shuckers and Columbus Clingstones were postponed on Saturday at Keesler Federal Park due to rain. One of the two games will be made up as part of a doubleheader on Sunday, May 10, beginning at 12:05 p.m. The other game of Saturday’s postponed doubleheader will be made up during the Clingstones next visit to Keesler Federal Park, between June 16-21. An exact time and date of the makeup will be announced at a later date.

Milwaukee Brewers recalled LF Blake Perkins from Nashville Sounds. This actually became official today.

Delayed post from Thursday 5/7: WTMJ's "Brewers Weekly" with Dom Cotroneo - "Overreacting to Chourio’s Return + Previewing the Yankees" *** Friday 5/8: Via WTMJ's Morning News (download link): Brewers 360 with Rick Schlesinger Via WSCO's "The Show with Tony G and Leo" (download link): BrewerFanatic's Jack Stern (go to the 07:30 minute mark) VIDEO via MLB Network: "Andrew Vaughn discusses his return from a hamate injury, his success with the Brewers and the great clubhouse atmosphere" Via David Gasper's "Brewers Daily" YouTube page: "Previewing Series vs. New York Yankees" Via Mike Heller's "I Love Mondays" Podcast: Lane Grindle (go to the 17:30 minute mark) VIDEO via Friday's Brewers.TV broadcast: "CC Sabathia talks on being inducted to the Brewers Wall of Honor and his Brewers' MLB career" Via the "View from Bernie's Chalet" Podcast: "Just Trying to Survive Injuries - Jason, Hyatt & Nate discuss Nats & Cardinals series, Chourio & Vaughn back, Mis & Harrison must see, Woodruff injury, rotation depth, open 40- man spot, answer listener questions & preview Yankees & Padres series." *** Postgame shows for the 6-0 win over the Yankees: Via WTMJ's Postgame Show with Dom Cotroneo - Craig Coshun is Dom’s guest Via SportsRadio the Fan's Post Game Show w/ Tim Allen and Tommy Wortz Locked on Brewers Postcast with Brandon Sneide - "Brewers Make a Statement vs Yankees - Misiorowski Was Unreal in Win"

If you need to activate your ears as well as your eyes today, enjoy the full pod, but Spencer's "Minor League Sandbox" commences approximately at the 01:21:00 hour/minute mark.

Turns 19 in a month. Golden sombrero Friday night, Batting average isn't really a thing these days, but .209 is .209. Love the enthusiasm, but an odd time to blurt this one out. Folks do love promotion ideas, though.

This thread will be utilized for any minor league news Saturday. Organizational Scoreboard (Not including the Arizona Complex League) Arizona Complex League Scoreboard (ACL Brewers 3-2 host the ACL Guardians 3-2, 1:00 PM Central) Audio Links MiLB TV (Subscribers)