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Monday 8/22: Via WTMJ: Justin Garcia hosts the "Extra Innings" postgame show with Vinny Rottino joining in after the Brewers' series-opening 4-0 win over the Dodgers *** Tuesday 8/23: Via ESPN Wisconsin's "Wilde and Tausch": Sophia Minnaert Video via MLB Network's "High Heat": Keston Hiura Brewers Unfiltered Podcast: Latest episode with Adam McCalvy, Tim Dillard and Brad Ford - "Is it time for Keston to play every day? How big of a loss is Ashby? What can we expect from Houser in his return from the injured list? How exciting is Sal Frelick’s success in Triple-A?" Via WTMJ: Justin Garcia hosts the "Extra Innings" postgame show with Vinny Rottino joining in after the Brewers' get clubbed 10-1 in Los Angeles *** Wednesday 8/24: Via Locked on Brewers: "Burnes had a clunker vs the Dodgers, offense goes silent again, and injury updates"

Hey, we love every prospect, but yay for rookie league final day! From a Link Report perspective, along with @damuelle and @Joseph Zarr, we enjoy unearthing future gems in Maryvale and the Dominican Republic. That being said, it's a heavy load in compiling the final report when the rookie kids are added to the mix, so a big thank you to my co-workers (and myself ?) for shouldering that extra work. We look forward to a few weeks where we get back to an April and May-like grind. Thanks for sticking with us all summer!

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Here's your final Link Report for games of Monday 8/22

The rookie leaguers wrap up their seasons on Tuesday (today). Biloxi (September 18th) and Wisconsin and Carolina (each September 11th) have aways to go yet, while the AAA schedule extends all the way to Wednesday September 28th to meet the MLB need for available call-ups, rehab outings, etc. Today's report details the next-to-last games for those in the Arizona and Dominican complexes, though it's possible some players currently in Maryvale might find themselves in a Mudcat or Timber Rattler uniform in the coming weeks. Image courtesy of BrewerFanatic The rookie leaguers wrap up their seasons on Tuesday (today). Biloxi (September 18th) and Wisconsin and Carolina (each September 11th) have aways to go yet, while the AAA schedule extends all the way to Wednesday September 28th to meet the MLB need for available call-ups, rehab outings, etc. Today's report details the next-to-last games for those in the Arizona and Dominican complexes, though it's possible some players currently in Maryvale might find themselves in a Mudcat or Timber Rattler uniform in the coming weeks. Transactions: - RHP Jason Alexander recalled to MLB Brewers from AAA Nashville - replacing injured LHP Aaron Ashby - RHP Tyler Woessner (2022 6th round, Central Arizona JC) promoted to Low-A Carolina from ACL Brewers Gold - RHP Trevor Tietz promoted to Low-A Carolina from ACL Brewers Gold - Tietz had been with Carolina previously thru June 5th Final: ACL Brewers Gold 6, ACL Mariners 1, seven innings as scheduled Box Score / Game Log All nine in the lineup contributed for the 31-21 Gold squad in their 5th straight win. Despite the shiny record, the team has a run differential of -3. Arizona Complex League Playoff Qualifying Postseason begins on Thursday, Aug. 25, 2022. Three (3) division winners and one (1) wild card team (i.e., the team with the best winning percentage who is not a division winner). Unfortunately, the league standings seem to indicate the Brewers entry will fall just short of qualifying, with only Tuesday's game against their Crew Blue counterpart remaining on the schedule. The standings show an elimination number of three as of this post time, but that does not seem to be the case. With a walk and a base hit to go along with his 5th and 6th stolen bases, the ten-game pro debut of 18-year-old third baseman Luke Adams has been exciting (.357/.514/.536). Adams was drafted in the 12th round out of an Illinois high school. 15th round Florida JUCO catcher Satchell Norman is off to a similar ten-game pro start - .344/.447/.406. 19-year-old RHP Henrison Mota , a Dominican native in his 2nd season and first stateside, tossed three scoreless, striking out seven. His 3.62 ERA is fine on the surface, but Mota walked three here, representative of the 39 he has walked in 32.1 innings this season. Final: ACL D-Backs Black 4, ACL Brewers Blue 3, eight innings (scheduled for seven) Box Score / Game Log How the Blue Brew fared in the ghost runner inning may help explain their 19-33 record. Click on that Game Log link to follow along as the Arizona left fielder netted outfield assists both at third base and at home. Meanwhile a sharp fly ball double quickly ended things in the bottom of the inning. Prior to that, here's how the Crew tied things with a run in the top of the final regular inning - soft infield single by CF Jamal Zalm, to second on a wild pitch, and after two of his teammates struck out, stole third base and scored on a wild throw from the catcher. Three relative newcomers with a college background - 10th round 6'7" LHP Brian Fitzpatrick (Rutgers), and post-draft RHP signees Ryan Brady (Brigham Young) and Jonathan Beymer (Campbell) - combined for 5.2 innings, allowing one earned run on four hits and 13 strikeouts. At ages 22, 23 and 23 (Beymer turns 24 this week), such results are expected. Shortstop Daniel Guilarte stole three bases on as many attempts, and is now 8-for-11 in that department. I feel as though folks need to learn more about Guilarte, who may have surprised some with his jump to #16 on MLB Pipeline's Brewers Top 30 list. I strongly suggest you go the Top 30 list here and click on Guilarte's name to learn why the Brewers are high on him. Advancing his unique .235/.426/.510 line (.936 OPS in 51 AB's), 20-year-old catcher Jhonnys Cabrera reached base thrice including his 4th HR of the summer. Final: DSL PIT Gold 4, DSL Brewers #1 Squad 2, seven innings as scheduled Box Score / Game Log The 21-37 Uno Crew was down 4-0 thru four innings, then scored single runs in the final two innings, falling short. Giving a shoutout to catcher Ludwin Tejada, a LH bat in his true age 17 season (May 12th), single and walk here. The Dominican native has a .386 OBP with more walks than strikeouts in his smallish 60 AB sample. It was an uncharacteristically wild start for promising 18-year-old Venezuelan LHP Osbriel Mogollon, owner of a 2.74 ERA and 1.00 WHIP in an otherwise excellent debut campaign. Final: DSL Brewers #2 Squad 6, DSL Phillies Red 5, seven innings as scheduled Box Score / Game Log The 27-31 Deuce Men scored two in the 4th and three in the 5th thanks to sloppy Philly play to grab a 6-3 lead, and then held on for the win. Still listed as a catcher from when he first signed, Dominican native Juan Baez (he only turned 17 in June), has 18 errors split over 37 games at shortstop, nine at third base, and five at second base. Baez has posted a solid-enough .685 OPS with 17 stolen bases in 23 attempts. OF Irving Igualas only has a .592 OPS, but his name remains 80 grade. On Tuesday, as hinted at above, the rookies wrap things up, including one final faceoff between the two Maryvale teams. Nashville continues an extended road trip moving on to Durham, while Biloxi and Wisconsin return to their cozy confines. Carolina hits the road hoping to maintain momentum for a long-sought playoff berth. Organizational Scoreboard including starting pitcher info, game times, MiLB TV links, and box scores Standings and sortable stat pages Current Milwaukee Brewers Organization Batting Stats and Depth Current Milwaukee Brewers Organization Pitching Stats and Depth View full article

McCalvy confirmed there was an out-clause that prompted the 40-man add.

Catch the latest "T-Rat Talk" via Kyle Lobner, with catcher Darrien Miller. Be sure to read the full article at the link in addition to watching below.

The mega-Sal Frelick thread living on the Major League Forum - it started on Thursday AM

Friday 8/19: Via WSCO's "The Show with Leo and Balky: Jack Stern of BrewCrewBall (go to the 29:50 minute mark) "Reviewing the Brew's" Cold Brew Podcast: "Put the Bat on the Ball" *** Saturday 8/20: Via WTMJ: Dom Cotroneo hosts the "Extra Innings" postgame show with Vinny Rottino joining in after the Brewers' fall 6-5 in Chicago *** Sunday 8/21: Via WTMJ: Dom Cotroneo hosts the "Extra Innings" postgame show with Vinny Rottino joining in after the Brewers' series finale 5-2 win at Wrigley *** Monday 8/22: Via the Journal Sentinel Podcast: Todd Rosiak w/JR Radcliffe - "Brutal weekend losses in Chicago have put Milwaukee's back against the wall, plus a chat with Mike Brosseau" Latest Milwaukee Tailgate Podcast - "The One Where Eric Lauer Speaks" Via Locked on Brewers: "Brewers rebound Sunday, but drop the series to the Cubs ... is it over?"

In 74 2021 games with Biloxi, 2016 31st round OF/1B Ryan Aguilar was abysmal, .146/.286/.249, leading to his mid-August release. Picked up in December by the Angels, the soon-to-be 28-year-old, playing in the same league, is at .277/.423/.506 over 87 games, and was just named the Southern League Player of the Week. Not that he's pushing Mike Trout aside, and there's the whole age thing, but happy for Ryan, to be sure.

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Here's your final Link Report for games of Sunday 8/21

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Here's your final Link Report for games of Saturday 8/20

It's not just Nashville, currently holding a 2.5 game lead in their division, that has us looking to the farm playoff chases. Though Biloxi and Wisconsin are on the edges of their own division races (going to be very tough for each), a resurgent and reconfigured Carolina team now gives us reason to hope youngsters there will gain the pressure experience of a late push and actual postseason games. Keep it going, Mudcats! Image courtesy of BrewerFanatic It's not just Nashville, currently holding a 2.5 game lead in their division, that has us looking to the farm playoff chases. Though Biloxi and Wisconsin are on the edges of their own division races (going to be very tough for each), a resurgent and reconfigured Carolina team now gives us reason to hope youngsters there will gain the pressure experience of a late push and actual postseason games. Keep it going, Mudcats! Transactions: - C Mario Feliciano optioned to AAA Nashville from MLB Brewers - C Nick Kahle assigned to AAA Nashville from AA Biloxi - LHP Andy Otero released from AAA Nashville - C Jakson Reetz cleared waivers and declined an outright assignment, becoming a free agent - C Tayden Hall assigned to High-A Wisconsin from ACL Brewers Blue Forum post summarizing Otero's pro journey and wishing him well can be found here. Hall is just 19 years old. The 6'4", 215 lb. LH bat was drafted in the 9th round this summer out of a Florida junior college. Idle: Nashville was off due to a scheduling conflict at the sports complex in Jacksonville. The Sounds will play a doubleheader on Sunday. Suspended, top of the 5th: Montgomery (Rays) 11, Biloxi 2 Via the Shuckers' site, game details, and we encourage readers to review each of the affiliate write-ups as part of their Link Report routine: Shuckers and Biscuits Suspended - Game Will Resume on Sunday at 1:30 pm Pre-Game Media Notes / Gameday Thus Far That was a miserable game summary - not the writing, but the game details. Tough to psyche oneself up for finishing up five more turns at bat and at least four on the mound upon arrival at the park Sunday given the score. We will see. Actually, Gabe Holt led off the top of the 5th with a double, the last play before the game was called. Rally has commenced! This was Holt's 175th professional game, but first starting in the outfield. LHP Nick Bennett had pitched very well in a stretch of four of five games between July 7th and August 3rd. This came after online buzz about adjustments made via discussions with contacts working with the Driveline development team. Since that stretch, Bennett had been touched for three home runs in each of his last two starts, however, and this effort was just the last thing you want, putting the staff out with a 1st inning exit. Things were promising early on - Final: Wisconsin 6, Cedar Rapids (Twins) 2, completion of Friday's suspended game Bullpen Closes Out Suspended Game for a Rattler Win - Wisconsin beats Kernels 6-2 Pre-Game Media Notes / Box Score / Game Log Two-run home runs from Wes Clarke and Joe Gray, Jr. were the main reason the T-Rats overcame a 1-for-10 RISP game. All three of Gray's RBI came with two out, and I will admit to severely underutilizing the "2-Out RBI" notation within my box score analyses this season. Two singles and a sacrifice fly for shortstop Antonio Pinero, one of the (now 18) players set to reach minor league free agency this fall. The initial list was 20 in our feature article on the topic, but the Tyler White trade to Atlanta and Saturday's release of LHP Andy Otero has dropped the number. Garrett Whitley, spotlighted from the Biloxi game above, is on the list. Final: Cedar Rapids (Twins) 8, Wisconsin 3, regularly scheduled game, seven innings Early Homer Can’t Save Wisconsin - Cedar Rapids rallies from early 3-0 deficit for 8-3 win Box Score / Game Log Especially at this time of year when post-draft roster adjustments are frequent, things tend to get a little promotion-happy. Shortstop Eduardo Garcia is an example of a player, bumped up to Wisconsin from Carolina on August 5th just a month after turning 20 years old, who has a long way to go despite his prospect pedigree. Oh, Garcia's strong defense and on-the-surface fine .262 batting average with the Mudcats are notable, but the 122-to-19 K-to-BB mark at Carolina was not. Since his promotion to Wisconsin, Garcia has yet to walk and has fanned 17 times in 47 at-bats. Gee, talk about raining on his parade here, three-run bomb on Saturday. Expect Eduardo to begin 2023 in Appleton. Speaking of promoted players, RHP Israel Puello was a bit opposite, in that his surface numbers didn't scream Carolina success (3-7, 5.51 ERA), but his peripherals (61 K's, just 17 walks in 49 innings) did. Puello's first three starts with Wisconsin after his June 28th promotion were nothing short of spectacular. His six starts since have been poor, kindly speaking. Coaches need to unlock something, it's been too long of a rough stretch. Reminder - Puello's just 21 years old (22 in October). Final: Carolina 3, Fayetteville (Astros) 1 Streaking Mudcats Win Fifth Straight 3-1 - The second-place Mudcats pulled within 2.5 games of first with their fifth straight victory Pre-Game Media Notes / Box Score / Game Log Postgame audio interview with Manager Victor Estevez Reminder from the Media Notes - PLAYOFF DROUGHT: The Mudcats failed to reach the playoffs in 2021, thus stretching the club's playoff drought to a Minor League Baseball worst 12 consecutive seasons. The Mudcats last reached the postseason in 2008 where they lost to the Mississippi Braves in the Southern League Championship Series. I'm sure many of you remember how Carolina inexplicably collapsed in the final week of this season's first half, especially at the plate, denying an end to the record of playoff participation futility. Maybe the current group reverses that in these final couple of weeks as 19 games remain. They do not play first place Fredericksburg the rest of the way. Quite a weekend thus far for this young man -- Golden sombrero for LF Eduarqui Fernandez who is another with scary strikeout figures despite his recent promotion - 45% in Maryvale this summer, now 46% in Carolina, 181 2022 at-bats for the big bonus 2018 signing. Final: ACL Brewers Gold 8, ACL Brewers Blue 2, seven innings as scheduled Box Score / Game Log In just six frames, Blue pitchers walked 12 and hit two others. Illinois high school 12th round pick third baseman Luke Adams, drew three of those walks while batting in the three-spot of the order. The Maryvale teams have only two games left apiece, and Tuesday's season finale pits them against each other one last time. The island youngsters are not ending their seasons in a blaze of glory. Final: DSL Phillies Red 6, DSL Brewers #1 Squad 0, seven innings as scheduled Box Score / Game Log All six Uno hits singles. Final: DSL Phillies White 3, DSL Brewers #2 Squad 2, completion of Thursday's suspended game Box Score / Game Log Game was scheduled for seven but went eight. Brewers had their ghost runner Erick Reyes picked off to begin the inning. Phillies showed them how it's done scoring with no outs to end it on an RBI single. Speaking of Reyes, we've yet to point out this year that the Brewers have four Reyes on this one team alone - RHP Reybert, LHP Anfernny, and infielders Erick and Edgardo. We know where to send Nashville's Pablo to provide guidance. Final: DSL Phillies White 7, DSL Brewers #2 Squad 2, regularly scheduled game, seven innings Box Score / Game Log Five Crew errors contributed to four of the Philly runs being unearned. 18-year-old Venezuelan RHP Daniel Corniel, who pitched into the 6th, deserved much better. While all the rookie teams have their usual Sunday off, the Sounds play two and the Shuckers finish up Saturday's unappetizing opener before starting anew. So, the four full-season teams will hand us six completed box scores, Mother Nature permitting. Withholding comment on the parent club. Organizational Scoreboard including starting pitcher info, game times, MiLB TV links, and box scores Standings and sortable stat pages Current Milwaukee Brewers Organization Batting Stats and Depth Current Milwaukee Brewers Organization Pitching Stats and Depth View full article

Vinyard signed with the Yankees instead and 2022 is teaching us to wait for confirmation from @BrewersPD.

Link Report in prior post with details.

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Here's your final Link Report for games of Friday 8/19

There were lots of wins within the Brewers system Friday night, punctuated by the fact that several of the top prospects excelled. OK, so there was nothing but misery in the Dominican, but better that than reversed with the joy at the upper levels - those youngsters have years and years to lick their wounds. Let's get on with it! Transactions: - RHP Caleb Boushley placed on AAA Nashville's 7-day injured list retroactive to August 18 - LHP Clayton Andrews sent on rehab assignment to ACL Brewers Gold from AAA Nashville Final, Game One: Nashville 6, Jacksonville (Marlins) 5 Final, Game Two: Nashville 7, Jacksonville 2 Via the Sounds' site, game details, and we encourage readers to review each of the affiliate write-ups as part of their Link Report routine: Sounds Take Two, Sweep Jumbo Shrimp in Doubleheader - Brice Turang tallies five RBI in game one, Garrett Mitchell adds two doubles in game two Pre-Game Media Notes Game One - Box Score / Game Log Game Two - Box Score / Game Log Clearly, my note about the MLB debut is speculation. But when Tyrone Taylor's at-bats do get ugly (and not all do, clearly), but when they do, they really get ugly. And ugly has not been associated with Sal Frelick since, well, forever. Multi-hit games are more impressive in seven-inning affairs, by the way. So, in Game One, old friend Payton Henry set off a bench-clearing dust-up and got Esteury Ruiz and attempted peace-maker Pedro Severin ejected in the process. Our daily "as it happens" thread on the Minor League Forum (always a suggested follow) has some of the details. Lost in the offense's prospect goodness was the sour effort of LHP Ethan Small in the opener. After having his prior turn skipped (we assume for a rest/reset of sorts), Small walked six in 4.2 innings and can thank Jason Alexander for stranding two of his baserunners. Small's lack of development in 2022 despite an on-the-surface "OK" AAA ERA of 3.50 has been a disappointment. Not only does Brice Turang have 25 steals, but he's only been caught twice. Lost in the recent Frelick hoopla is that young Brice's 2022 has been nothing short of tremendous in every facet, overlooking a mysterious one-month black hole of XBH's that coincided exactly with the June calendar. Still a Dylan File fan; the Brewers control him for another season. Final: Biloxi 5, Montgomery (Rays) 4 Biloxi Rallies for Friday Night Win Over Biscuits - Kahle Homers as Part of Two Hit Night Pre-Game Media Notes / Box Score / Game Log OK, who would trade Robert Gasser for Josh Hader straight-up right now, one-for-one? That's not a lot of hands. Let's not get ahead of ourselves, but a 0.95 WHIP in his first three AA starts is nice. My goodness, closer Cam Robinson, what a season. Kudos to Nick Kahle on this shot, wow - I am all for poring through the boxes and giving love to any player with a standout game, as Kahle had here. That being said, it's now late August, and it's the time in my Link Report season where primary attention is truly drawn to those top prospects who have excelled consistently, which makes Gasser's outing and the exploits of the Nashville kids getting us off to a wonderful start here so exciting. Montgomery's LH starting pitcher was Mason Montgomery. Have to love the nuances of a box score. When I point out pitchers named Gasser and Gross also pitched in this game, well now I'm just being silly and am ready to host my 10-year-old great-nephew and his sisters, 7 and 6, for the weekend. Suspended, bottom of the 4th: Wisconsin 5, Cedar Rapids (Twins) 0 Rattlers and Kernels Suspended by Rain in the Fourth Inning - Rattlers lead 5-0 after top of the fourth inning; Game will restart at 5:30 PM on Saturday Pre-Game Media Notes / Gameday Thus Far Despite the shortened evening, Chris Mehring provides plenty of detail within that report, including the Wes Clarke (first game since July 30th) and Joe Gray, Jr. home runs. Final: Carolina 10, Fayetteville (Astros) 9 Jaraba Has 5 RBI as Carolina Wins Fourth Straight - Branlyn Jaraba hit a three-run home run and had a two-run single in Carolina’s series clinching victory Pre-Game Media Notes / Box Score / Game Log Both Branlyn Jaraba hits featured here, and thank you Greg Young Jr., for the pronunciation assistance on the last name of the 20-year-old Colombian native - Inducing groundouts has not been a big part of RHP Alexander Vallecillo' s game in 2022, but he had a 7-to-0 ground-to-air ratio here. First-round pick Eric Brown Jr . is now 5-for-7 in SB attempts with the Mudcats and nine-for-11 overall (4-for-4 in Maryvale). The rookie league seasons in both Maryvale and the Dominican Republic both conclude this coming Tuesday. Final: ACL Angels 8, ACL Brewers Blue 1, seven innings as scheduled Box Score / Game Log Blue Man Group blue again after falling to 19-31. Reliever Anthony Perez only allowed one hit and one walk in his 2.1 innings, but wait - oh, he plunked four batters, giving him 12 in 33 innings on the season. Down to 86 degrees in the desert, just as the season winds down. Final: ACL Brewers Gold 6, ACL Rangers 3 Box Score / Game Log Trailing 3-1 heading to the bottom of the 9th, the 29-21 Golden Boys gave you a very good reason to click the game log link just above. There were two outs and nobody on when the five-run walk-off rally began! On August 7th, Brewers Player Development gave us this view of Friday night's home run hero - 22-year-old 6th round pick RHP Tyler Woessner (Central Arizona JC) has toyed with batters over his first three pro outings. Final: DSL Tigers #1 Squad 11, DSL Brewers #2 Squad 10, completion of July 7th suspended game Box Score / Game Log Tigers were down to their last out with no one on base when they rallied for two runs to win it. Final: DSL Tigers #1 Squad 3, DSL Brewers #2 Squad 0, regularly scheduled game Box Score / Game Log If I'm not mistaken, the Sounds, Timber Rattlers and now DSL #2 have all lost games in which they pitched one-hitters within the past month. Final: DSL Mets #1 Squad 5, DSL Brewers #1 Squad 2, seven innings as scheduled Box Score / Game Log @damuelle conveniently posted several other notes on these island misadventures in his forum post here. It's a changeup of a schedule on Saturday. Nashville enjoys a rare Saturday off, but they play two in Jacksonville Sunday. The Saturday game had to be postponed due to another event at the sports complex. Wisconsin completes Friday's contest before moving on to the nightcap. There will be three games in the Dominican, with Thursday's suspended game to be completed. It's another daytime meeting of the two Maryvale clubs. However you choose to spend your day, do feel free to mix in a rebound win for the Crew in Chicago this afternoon (please!). 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