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Image courtesy of BrewerFanatic A Biloxi split and another rout by red-hot Wisconsin were the only "normal" parts of Friday night's action. Can we have a serious discussion about the playing conditions in Arizona, especially for one 19-year-old catcher in particular? Transactions: Nashville Sounds returned LHP Jared Koenig to Milwaukee from rehab Nashville Sounds placed C Ramón Rodríguez on the 7-day injured list Nashville Sounds activated C Andrick Nava from the Development List Nashville Pre-Game Media Notes Final: Gwinnett (Braves) 13, Nashville 10 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 Squander Eight-Run Lead Falling to Gwinnett - Luke Adams Belts Fifth Career Grand Slam Just going to copy this portion of the first paragraph of the linked game summary above in case you didn't visit immediately: "Gwinnett then scored 11 unanswered runs over the final five innings as the Sounds saw their lead vanish in the ninth." A Tale of Two Tweets: "Full-Fledged Rout" (3rd inning): Ouch. The game summary included more of the positive side of the video, including Luke Adams' grand slam, so be sure to visit the write-up. But it's also worthwhile to view this below in its entirety. Gwinnett picked up all the calls of the Voice of the Sounds' Jeff Hem, such a pro but like those in attendance, was in a bit of disbelief. Some weak but productive contact, some misplaced pitches, and insurance runs that didn't matter in the end but quite the drop in left field by Luis Matos. One of my favorite parts of the Nashville write-ups is the often-creative sub headers. This one, on this night, was perfect: "FUN TIL IT WASN'T" On base 14 times in his last six games, Luis Lara has his OPS for June up to .674 after a really rough start to the month. Had to investigate this on the archived game video (03:50:00 hour/minute mark): Ejections: Sounds center fielder Luis Lara ejected by HP umpire Jacob Metz (9th); Sounds right fielder Greg Jones ejected by HP umpire Jacob Metz (9th); Sounds manager Rick Sweet ejected by HP umpire Jacob Metz (9th). With one out and nobody on in the bottom of the 9th, Lara said something to the umpire as he walked away from home plate after being called out on a breaking pitch on the outside corner and was ejected. Nashville had a challenge left but Lara did not use it, puzzling. Tyler Black took ball one in the next at-bat, but there was yapping from the Sounds dugout and Jones, who struck out swinging in the prior at-bat to Lara, was tossed. Jones was skeptical of the first strike called against him in his at-bat. Out of the dugout came Sweet with a classic in-the-umpire-face confrontation with plenty of finger-pointing that quickly found the skipper in the clubhouse. Black would also strike out looking to end the game, Black challenged the final pitch, but it was wholly within the zone. Wild night in Nashville! Each game below was seven innings as scheduled. Biloxi pre-game media notes Final, Game One: Montgomery (Rays) 6, Biloxi 3 Box Score and Game Log Final, Game Two: Biloxi 6, Montgomery 3 Box Score and Game Log Shuckers Split Twin Bill with Biscuits - Biloxi Breaks Even in Doubleheader at Montgomery An old friend got things going: Areinamo had three hits plus a walk in the twinbill, however the 22-year-old only sports a .308 OBP on the season. Also from Game One, we all have interest in Cameron Wagoner, but it was a high fastball that was pulled out against him as he surrendered late runs for the Biscuits: From the nightcap: There are more clips via the Shuckers 'X' feed. Jesús Made sat out the nightcap after an 0-for-4 in Game One. There are inconsistencies in both box scores that MiLB will need to clean up. From the opener, Mark Coley II did not pinch-run twice. He did run for Mike Boeve, who had singled twice and walked up to that point. In the Game Two box, it shows starter Manuel Rodriguez getting the win but throwing only 2.1 innings (69 pitches). Reliever Nick Merkel will eventually be assigned the statistical victory. Once again, it was worth dipping into the MiLB.TV archive (go to the 01:06:00 hour/minute mark for the start of that half-inning). The first batter of the 3rd inning worked a 14-pitch walk, and it was a ten-pitch at-bat (RBI single) that ended Rodriguez' night. The heavy workload within that inning needed to be addressed and Rodriguez was pulled. Wisconsin Pre-Game Media Notes (download link) Final: Wisconsin 10, Cedar Rapids (Twins) 1 Box Score and Game Log Via the Timber Rattlers, game details: Rattlers Win Sixth Straight Game - 6-0 in the second half is the best start to a half in team history We might as well say that "Read, Watch and Listen" is the equivalent of "Stop, Drop and Roll" because the Timber Rattlers (uh, Udder Tuggers) are on fire. So, with that, you're familiar with the home game routine - game summary above, video package and podcast below. Enjoy! Postgame Podcast with Braylon Payne, Manager Nick Stanley and Wande Torres Somehow yours truly is nailing the Minor League Forum Pre-Game Thread titles this week. Friday night's choice was "Wisconsin Hopes to Wave Magic Wand(e) to Sixth Straight Second Half Win" 21-year-old southpaw Torres looked dejected after surrendering the 2nd inning home run you just watched to give the Kernels a 1-0 second inning lead, but goodness, he buckled down after that. Torres' game log will reveal that in his last two starts he has been dominant - as referred to in the game summary, 11.2 IP, 8 H, 1 R, 0 BB, 11 K. Corner fully turned and full steam ahead, hopefully. It's not like Josiah Ragsdale is ancient. The 2025 7th round pick out of Boston College turns 23 in December. Kudos to Northeast Regional scout Steve DiTrolio and subsequently the player development staff, and of course, Ragsdale himself. Have to imagine scouts from across the baseball landscape are taking note of the versatile outfielder (20 games in CF, 37 in RF in 2026), forcing the Brewers to fully assess what they have in this young man. Trade piece or long-term homegrown Brewer, keep building value, Josiah. Not about to gloss over the exploits of others here, because Braylon Payne (HR, single), Eric Bitonti (double, single, three stolen bases), Luis Castillo (double, walk, sacrifice fly) all deserve their due, and every man in the lineup contributed. This video featured on the Brewers website is excellent because not only does it feature all four of Luis Pena's stolen bases (how's that hamstring, Luis?), but it shows how he reached base prior to each instance. Suspended: Wilson 1, Fredericksburg (Nationals) 1, top of the 4th in Fredericksburg Box Score and Game Log (Thus Far) The Warbirds have men on 1st and 2nd with one out. "The action will resume Saturday with the same time and score at 5:05 PM (4:05 Central). The two teams will see out all nine innings of the first game and then play a seven-inning contest immediately after." Alexander Frias walked with two outs in the first inning, stole second, but was stranded. In the 4th, Frias grounded a sharp single to center to drive in Brady Ebel, who walked to open the inning. Frias then again attempted to steal second but was unsuccessful this time. Jose Anderson then lined a single to left and Rylan Mills walked before the umps called it a night for all. Southpaw Andrew Healy's only run allowed was on this home run. Final: ACL Royals 16, ACL Brewers 13 Box Score and Game Log And it was 13-13 going to the top of the 9th in Maryvale! The Royals, save for one passed ball, played clean defense, The Brewers were charged with five errors, two of those coming on catcher interference calls against 19-year-old Malachai Halterman, also charged with two passed balls. Now, let's chat. Halterman caught all nine innings of this game. First pitch temperature was 106 degrees. Halterman was behind the plate for all 219 pitches thrown by the five Maryvale pitchers, including four pitches officially ruled as "wild". Catcher Eric Martinez remained in the bullpen throughout. Game time three hours, 52 minutes. I don't care what the official defensive stats will show, young Mr. Halterman, but there had better be some serious discussions among Brewers Player Development this morning for what you endured Friday night. It's just plain wrong and dangerous. By the way, at the plate, Halterman singled twice, drove in a run, and stole his 8th base of the season (11 attempts). Props. A box score like this lends itself to all you diehards dissecting every bit of data - the three home runs in the game (all off Maryvale bats) and well, the combined 26 free passes via HBP's and walks, etc. Excuse me for not breaking it all down here, it's simply too much. Hope the postgame IV drip went well, Malachi. Final: DSL Brewers Gold 11, DSL CLE Mendoza (Guardians) 10 Box Score and Game Log Are you kidding with these Rookie-level games Friday night? After eight innings, Team Gold had a comfortable 7-3 lead. 18-year-old first-year RHP Jean Rivero opened the 9th looking for a four-inning save. Rivero pitched scoreless ball in the 6th, 7th and 8th allowing one single and one walk. only. The 9th began single, double, walk and reliever Dalvin Bodre was called upon and even retired his first batter on a lineout to first base. A bases loaded walk and sacrifice fly made it a 7-5 game, but hey, there were two outs, Next batter homered to put Gold in an 8-7 hole. More madness ensued and a third pitcher in the frame, Carlos Canales managed to strand two of the three runners he inherited from Bodre. It was now 10-7 heading to the bottom of the 9h. Needing four to win, Guardian pitchers obliged without retiring a single Gold batter: walk, double, wild pitch, walk, walk, pitching change, game-winning walk-off three-run double by just-turned 17-year-old shortstop Santiago Garcia, his third hit and second double of the contest. Ballgame. Walkoff winner! Three hours and 40 minutes of more rookie ball madness. Enjoy your box score dissection. Final: DSL Padres Gold 8, DSL Brewers Blue 7, eight innings (scheduled for seven) Box Score and Game Log A walkoff loss with both teams scoring multiple runs in the 10th? Again, are you kidding with these Rookie-level games Friday night? What did I tell you a few moments ago: Three hours and 27 minutes of more rookie ball madness. Enjoy your box score dissection. Despite the loss, have fun with the box score. Knock yourself out with the game log. As for me on this Saturday morning, I'm getting too old for this stuff. Kidding. Kind of. Oh joy, all three Rookie Complex teams play Saturday (day games). At least the two DSL squads face each other and can wreak havoc internally on each other. Wilson has the quasi-doubleheader. We'll see Bishop Letson and Jayden Dubanewicz on mounds today, nice. If you made it this far, congratulations! Catch your breath and hope you all enjoy your day. Coincidentally and prior to Friday's action, I had arranged to shift tonight's Link Report duties to "Ro" Mueller, he'll take good care of you, I'm going to take a nap now. 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
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A Biloxi split and another rout by red-hot Wisconsin were the only "normal" parts of Friday night's action. Can we have a serious discussion about the playing conditions in Arizona, especially for one 19-year-old catcher in particular? Transactions: Nashville Sounds returned LHP Jared Koenig to Milwaukee from rehab Nashville Sounds placed C Ramón Rodríguez on the 7-day injured list Nashville Sounds activated C Andrick Nava from the Development List Nashville Pre-Game Media Notes Final: Gwinnett (Braves) 13, Nashville 10 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 Squander Eight-Run Lead Falling to Gwinnett - Luke Adams Belts Fifth Career Grand Slam Just going to copy this portion of the first paragraph of the linked game summary above in case you didn't visit immediately: "Gwinnett then scored 11 unanswered runs over the final five innings as the Sounds saw their lead vanish in the ninth." A Tale of Two Tweets: "Full-Fledged Rout" (3rd inning): Ouch. The game summary included more of the positive side of the video, including Luke Adams' grand slam, so be sure to visit the write-up. But it's also worthwhile to view this below in its entirety. Gwinnett picked up all the calls of the Voice of the Sounds' Jeff Hem, such a pro but like those in attendance, was in a bit of disbelief. Some weak but productive contact, some misplaced pitches, and insurance runs that didn't matter in the end but quite the drop in left field by Luis Matos. One of my favorite parts of the Nashville write-ups is the often-creative sub headers. This one, on this night, was perfect: "FUN TIL IT WASN'T" On base 14 times in his last six games, Luis Lara has his OPS for June up to .674 after a really rough start to the month. Had to investigate this on the archived game video (03:50:00 hour/minute mark): Ejections: Sounds center fielder Luis Lara ejected by HP umpire Jacob Metz (9th); Sounds right fielder Greg Jones ejected by HP umpire Jacob Metz (9th); Sounds manager Rick Sweet ejected by HP umpire Jacob Metz (9th). With one out and nobody on in the bottom of the 9th, Lara said something to the umpire as he walked away from home plate after being called out on a breaking pitch on the outside corner and was ejected. Nashville had a challenge left but Lara did not use it, puzzling. Tyler Black took ball one in the next at-bat, but there was yapping from the Sounds dugout and Jones, who struck out swinging in the prior at-bat to Lara, was tossed. Jones was skeptical of the first strike called against him in his at-bat. Out of the dugout came Sweet with a classic in-the-umpire-face confrontation with plenty of finger-pointing that quickly found the skipper in the clubhouse. Black would also strike out looking to end the game, Black challenged the final pitch, but it was wholly within the zone. Wild night in Nashville! Each game below was seven innings as scheduled. Biloxi pre-game media notes Final, Game One: Montgomery (Rays) 6, Biloxi 3 Box Score and Game Log Final, Game Two: Biloxi 6, Montgomery 3 Box Score and Game Log Shuckers Split Twin Bill with Biscuits - Biloxi Breaks Even in Doubleheader at Montgomery An old friend got things going: Areinamo had three hits plus a walk in the twinbill, however the 22-year-old only sports a .308 OBP on the season. Also from Game One, we all have interest in Cameron Wagoner, but it was a high fastball that was pulled out against him as he surrendered late runs for the Biscuits: From the nightcap: There are more clips via the Shuckers 'X' feed. Jesús Made sat out the nightcap after an 0-for-4 in Game One. There are inconsistencies in both box scores that MiLB will need to clean up. From the opener, Mark Coley II did not pinch-run twice. He did run for Mike Boeve, who had singled twice and walked up to that point. In the Game Two box, it shows starter Manuel Rodriguez getting the win but throwing only 2.1 innings (69 pitches). Reliever Nick Merkel will eventually be assigned the statistical victory. Once again, it was worth dipping into the MiLB.TV archive (go to the 01:06:00 hour/minute mark for the start of that half-inning). The first batter of the 3rd inning worked a 14-pitch walk, and it was a ten-pitch at-bat (RBI single) that ended Rodriguez' night. The heavy workload within that inning needed to be addressed and Rodriguez was pulled. Wisconsin Pre-Game Media Notes (download link) Final: Wisconsin 10, Cedar Rapids (Twins) 1 Box Score and Game Log Via the Timber Rattlers, game details: Rattlers Win Sixth Straight Game - 6-0 in the second half is the best start to a half in team history We might as well say that "Read, Watch and Listen" is the equivalent of "Stop, Drop and Roll" because the Timber Rattlers (uh, Udder Tuggers) are on fire. So, with that, you're familiar with the home game routine - game summary above, video package and podcast below. Enjoy! Postgame Podcast with Braylon Payne, Manager Nick Stanley and Wande Torres Somehow yours truly is nailing the Minor League Forum Pre-Game Thread titles this week. Friday night's choice was "Wisconsin Hopes to Wave Magic Wand(e) to Sixth Straight Second Half Win" 21-year-old southpaw Torres looked dejected after surrendering the 2nd inning home run you just watched to give the Kernels a 1-0 second inning lead, but goodness, he buckled down after that. Torres' game log will reveal that in his last two starts he has been dominant - as referred to in the game summary, 11.2 IP, 8 H, 1 R, 0 BB, 11 K. Corner fully turned and full steam ahead, hopefully. It's not like Josiah Ragsdale is ancient. The 2025 7th round pick out of Boston College turns 23 in December. Kudos to Northeast Regional scout Steve DiTrolio and subsequently the player development staff, and of course, Ragsdale himself. Have to imagine scouts from across the baseball landscape are taking note of the versatile outfielder (20 games in CF, 37 in RF in 2026), forcing the Brewers to fully assess what they have in this young man. Trade piece or long-term homegrown Brewer, keep building value, Josiah. Not about to gloss over the exploits of others here, because Braylon Payne (HR, single), Eric Bitonti (double, single, three stolen bases), Luis Castillo (double, walk, sacrifice fly) all deserve their due, and every man in the lineup contributed. This video featured on the Brewers website is excellent because not only does it feature all four of Luis Pena's stolen bases (how's that hamstring, Luis?), but it shows how he reached base prior to each instance. Suspended: Wilson 1, Fredericksburg (Nationals) 1, top of the 4th in Fredericksburg Box Score and Game Log (Thus Far) The Warbirds have men on 1st and 2nd with one out. "The action will resume Saturday with the same time and score at 5:05 PM (4:05 Central). The two teams will see out all nine innings of the first game and then play a seven-inning contest immediately after." Alexander Frias walked with two outs in the first inning, stole second, but was stranded. In the 4th, Frias grounded a sharp single to center to drive in Brady Ebel, who walked to open the inning. Frias then again attempted to steal second but was unsuccessful this time. Jose Anderson then lined a single to left and Rylan Mills walked before the umps called it a night for all. Southpaw Andrew Healy's only run allowed was on this home run. Final: ACL Royals 16, ACL Brewers 13 Box Score and Game Log And it was 13-13 going to the top of the 9th in Maryvale! The Royals, save for one passed ball, played clean defense, The Brewers were charged with five errors, two of those coming on catcher interference calls against 19-year-old Malachai Halterman, also charged with two passed balls. Now, let's chat. Halterman caught all nine innings of this game. First pitch temperature was 106 degrees. Halterman was behind the plate for all 219 pitches thrown by the five Maryvale pitchers, including four pitches officially ruled as "wild". Catcher Eric Martinez remained in the bullpen throughout. Game time three hours, 52 minutes. I don't care what the official defensive stats will show, young Mr. Halterman, but there had better be some serious discussions among Brewers Player Development this morning for what you endured Friday night. It's just plain wrong and dangerous. By the way, at the plate, Halterman singled twice, drove in a run, and stole his 8th base of the season (11 attempts). Props. A box score like this lends itself to all you diehards dissecting every bit of data - the three home runs in the game (all off Maryvale bats) and well, the combined 26 free passes via HBP's and walks, etc. Excuse me for not breaking it all down here, it's simply too much. Hope the postgame IV drip went well, Malachi. Final: DSL Brewers Gold 11, DSL CLE Mendoza (Guardians) 10 Box Score and Game Log Are you kidding with these Rookie-level games Friday night? After eight innings, Team Gold had a comfortable 7-3 lead. 18-year-old first-year RHP Jean Rivero opened the 9th looking for a four-inning save. Rivero pitched scoreless ball in the 6th, 7th and 8th allowing one single and one walk. only. The 9th began single, double, walk and reliever Dalvin Bodre was called upon and even retired his first batter on a lineout to first base. A bases loaded walk and sacrifice fly made it a 7-5 game, but hey, there were two outs, Next batter homered to put Gold in an 8-7 hole. More madness ensued and a third pitcher in the frame, Carlos Canales managed to strand two of the three runners he inherited from Bodre. It was now 10-7 heading to the bottom of the 9h. Needing four to win, Guardian pitchers obliged without retiring a single Gold batter: walk, double, wild pitch, walk, walk, pitching change, game-winning walk-off three-run double by just-turned 17-year-old shortstop Santiago Garcia, his third hit and second double of the contest. Ballgame. Walkoff winner! Three hours and 40 minutes of more rookie ball madness. Enjoy your box score dissection. Final: DSL Padres Gold 8, DSL Brewers Blue 7, eight innings (scheduled for seven) Box Score and Game Log A walkoff loss with both teams scoring multiple runs in the 10th? Again, are you kidding with these Rookie-level games Friday night? What did I tell you a few moments ago: Three hours and 27 minutes of more rookie ball madness. Enjoy your box score dissection. Despite the loss, have fun with the box score. Knock yourself out with the game log. As for me on this Saturday morning, I'm getting too old for this stuff. Kidding. Kind of. Oh joy, all three Rookie Complex teams play Saturday (day games). At least the two DSL squads face each other and can wreak havoc internally on each other. Wilson has the quasi-doubleheader. We'll see Bishop Letson and Jayden Dubanewicz on mounds today, nice. If you made it this far, congratulations! Catch your breath and hope you all enjoy your day. Coincidentally and prior to Friday's action, I had arranged to shift tonight's Link Report duties to "Ro" Mueller, he'll take good care of you, I'm going to take a nap now. 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
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Friday 6/26: Via WSCO's "The Show with Tony G and Leo" (download link): BrewerFanatic's Jack Stern (go to the 07:20 minute mark) Via "The Bill Michaels Show" (Hour Two): JR Radcliffe of the Journal-Sentinel (go to the 29:30 minute mark) VIDEO via MLB Network's "MLB Tonight": "Brandon Woodruff discusses what has gone into his recent success and more" Via WTMJ's Morning News (download link): Brewers 360 with Adam McCalvy - "Adam discusses the Brewers and Cubs series and highlights Cooper Pratt and his ability to learn quickly while playing for one of baseball's best ballclubs." Via David Gasper's "Brewers Daily" YouTube page: "Yoho Sent Down, Koenig Likely Returning" Via Hunter Baumgardt's "Milwaukee Baseball Tonight": "Hunter looks back at the Brewers sweep of the Reds and the unlikely heroes for Milwaukee that led to the success in Cincy. Hear from Brewers Manager Pat Murphy, Brewers P Joel Kuhnel, and Brewers 1B Andrew Vaughn. Plus, Tricia Whitaker (Sideline Reporter for Apple TV) joins Hunter to preview the weekend series between the Brewers and Cubs (23:30 minute mark). She'll be the sideline reporter on Friday night as the game will air on Apple TV. Also, Hunter takes a look at where the Brewers rank in key categories on offense and as a pitching staff" Via WTMJ's Afternoon News (download link): "Dom Cotroneo previews a big Brewers-Cubs showdown, with a focus on Jacob Misiorowski getting the start and what to watch in this key matchup. Plus, a look at early All-Star conversations as the season heats up." Via the Fan Milwaukee's "Mason Crosby Show": (Aired Thursday 6/25) - Former Brewers pitcher Paul Wagner (go to the 02:40 minute mark) *** Postgame shows for the 6-2 win over the Cubs: Via SportsRadio the Fan's Post Game Show w/ Tim Allen and Aaron Morse Via WTMJ's Postgame Show with Dom Cotroneo - Craig Coshun is Dom's guest Locked on Brewers Postcast with Brandon Sneide - "Brewers Win Fifth Straight - Misiorowski Shoves, Mitchell Delivers" Via Mike Heller's "Brewed Daily" podcast stream - Mike posts reaction takes on each Brewers' game -
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"From running around Hammons Field as a kid to calling walk-offs in the Southern League, Max Gifford is making a major name for himself in professional baseball. The current Biloxi Shuckers play-by-play announcer Max joined Javik Blake this season — and son of legendary former Springfield Cardinals GM Matt Gifford — joins Ned Reynolds and Scott Puryear on The Starting Lineup! We dive into his Springfield roots, his time braving the elements at Syracuse University, and what it’s like broadcasting for the most stacked Double-A lineup in the Milwaukee Brewers system." Timeline of Key Topics 00:00 - Intro & Max Gifford's Connection to the AA Texas League Springfield Cardinals & Matt Gifford 01:22 - Memories in the Hammons Field Booth with Ned Reynolds and Jeff Levering NOTE: Jeff spent time at Springfield as part of his own broadcast journey 01:52 - Shoutout to Art Haynes: 2025 Missouri Broadcaster of the Year Award 02:33 - Leaving Springfield: Pershing Middle School, Glendale High, and Moving to St. Louis 03:15 - Earning Broadcasting Reps at Syracuse University’s Newhouse School 07:33 - Daily Broadcaster Grinds: Prep Work, Game Notes, and Player Stories 09:00 - Inside the Biloxi Shuckers "Death Lineup" & Top Prospects Jesus Made, Blake Burke, and Andrew Fisher 12:11 - Remembering the 2012 Springfield Cardinals Championship Clubhouse Celebration 14:48 - Max's Springfield Hockey Roots & Winning State Championships with the Springfield Spirit
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Oh, and the game summary also: "Luis Peña, in his first game back in the Wisconsin lineup since June 9, blooped a double to right that was just fair to drive in two more runs for a 5-0 lead. Peña went 1-for-3, was hit by a pitch, scored a run, and drove in two before Luiyin Alastre entered the game as a planned defensive replacement for him in the top of the eighth inning."
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More from Thursday 6/25: Via the "Brew Crew Review" Podcast: "The Miz Masterpiece" WTMJ's "Brewers Weekly" with Dom Cotroneo (AUDIO-only option): - "The Brewers have some of the best plate discipline in the game, so why don't they use their challenges as often as you think? Dom also analyzes Aaron Ashby's funk in June and gives you a glance at trade candidates that AREN'T named Tarik Skubal." AUDIO via "Foul Territory": "Tyler Kepner of The Athletic talks about his latest article on the Mets (and the Cubs to an extent) wanting to mimic the Milwaukee mojo, and why it hasn’t worked out for them yet. He also talked about some differences between smaller and bigger markets, why the playoffs can be an equalizer, and how David Stearns has done with the Mets so far." Hosts: Kevin Pillar, Erik Kratz, Scott Braun -
This thread will be utilized for any minor league news Friday. Organizational Scoreboard Audio Links MiLB TV (Subscribers) *** Friday's Birthday: Timber Rattlers RHP Garrett Hodges turns 23 years old, we wish him a great day. Hodges is one of two T-Rats who will celebrate birthdays in Udder Tuggers attire this weekend. More on that tomorrow.
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The move to activate RHP Peter Strzelecki at Nashville is technically a transfer from the Arizona Brewers, where he must have temporarily been assigned in a paper move. Strzelecki takes the 28th and final roster spot at Nashville that was vacated when Jett Williams was placed on the Temp Inactive List, so Williams is away for an undisclosed personal matter for a bit. -
Brewers Archived Media Links - 2026
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Wednesday 6/24: Via WTMJ's Morning News (download link): Brewers 360 with Jeff Levering - "Jeff talks about the studly pitching rotation the Brewers have right now. With the return of Brandon Woodruff, this is a tough starting staff. Plus, the energy in the ballpark is palpable thanks to the Scots!" AUDIO option via "Brewer Territory" with Corey Knebel and J.P. Feyereisen: "The Brandon's dominate Cincinnati in a pair of wins" Locked on Brewers with Chuck Freimund - "Can Elite Pitching Alone Carry the Brewers to a Championship Level?" Via David Gasper's "Brewers Daily" YouTube page: "Brandon Sproat Has His Best Start Yet" Via the "Brew Crew Scoop" Podcast: "Cooper Pratt made his MLB debut in a successful first week, Brandon Woodruff returned and was excellent against the Reds, and Jacob Misiorowski was historically good in the first of two starts that we addressed. Robert Gasser provided some nice starts as well. Andrew Fischer highlighted some of the promotions across the farm. Quinn Priester is set to undergo surgery for TOS." *** Postgame shows for the 6-5 win in Cincinnati: Locked on Brewers with Chuck Freimund - "Brewers Rise to the Top of MLB - Chicago Cubs Arrive Next!" Via David Gasper's "Brewers Daily" YouTube page: "Brewers Sweep the Redlegs in Cincy" Via SportsRadio the Fan's Post Game Show w/ Tim Allen and Tommy Wortz Locked on Brewers Postcast with Brandon Sneide - "Brewers Complete Reds Sweep - Andrew Vaughn Delivers Late" Via WTMJ's Postgame Show with Dom Cotroneo - "It sure looked like it was getting away from them, but the Brewers hung on for a win and a sweep in Cincy! Dom breaks down how this wild one went down including Andrew Vaughn's big swing off the bench, huge defensive moments and the wild 9th inning along with Jerry Augustine." Via Mike Heller's "Brewed Daily" podcast stream - Mike posts reaction takes on each Brewers' game Thursday 6/25: Via WTMJ's Morning News (download link): Brewers 360 with Matt Arnold - "Arnold discusses the trading of Giannis and how dominating the pitching has been for the Crew over the past week." Via the Journal Sentinel Podcast: "Midweek Microbrew spends some time with Curt Hogg (10:15) dissecting back-to-back incredible pitching performances in Cincinnati from Brandon Woodruff and Brandon Sproat. Both were unexpected for different reasons; what does it mean for the future of the rotation as Milwaukee enters a difficult stretch?" Via Fox Sports 920 Milwaukee's "The Huddle": Brewers reporter Hunter Baumgardt (go to the 21:20 minute mark) Via SportsRadio the Fan's "Nine 2 Noon" Show: Vinny Rottino (go to the 22:30 minute mark) Via Mike Heller's "I Love Mondays" Podcast: Vinny Rottino (go to the 13:00 minute mark) Via the "View from Bernie's Chalet" Podcast: "Jason & Hyatt discuss 4-2 road trip in ATL & Cincy (sweep!), starting pitching dominates, including Woodruff, need more Andrew Vaughn, Joel Kuhnel, answer listener questions on trades, preview Cubs & Reds series & visit card corner." -
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There is now a target date for the professional debut of 18-year-old LHP Frank Cairone, the 68th overall pick out of the 2025 draft. The young man from New Jersey, involved in a serious New Year's Day car accident, thanked his family and friends in his Instagram post nine weeks ago. Cairone is tentatively set to take the mound in Arizona one week from today. Transactions: N/A Nashville Pre-Game Media Notes Final: Gwinnett (Braves) 8, Nashville 5 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: Five-Run Sixth Dooms Nashville on Wednesday Night - Jett Williams Produces Half of Sounds Hits with Multi-Hit Night As always, that game summary is must-read. Latching on to positives, if a player was going to have two of the Sounds' four hits, make it Jett Williams - a 102.3 MPH oppo line drive single to right and a 96.2 MPH lined double to left. That Luis Lara rough patch to begin June? A thing of the past - two walks after this first-inning knock: Lara was caught stealing, now 20-for-27, a 74.1 % success rate right on the cusp of being detrimental statistically. Williams was successful once and is 16-for-19 on the basepaths. There may be some extenuating circumstances, but the Jeferson Quero summary paragraph detailing his lack of success in throwing out attempted basestealers is disconcerting. Still a Will Childers fan, the 25-year-old was primed to at minimum make himself a candidate for a 2025 MLB debut or place himself in prime consideration for a pre-Rule 5 40-man spot, but it's been an uneven season for him. Good (and apparently final) rehab outing for Jared Koenig. All it takes is for one bullpen member to be off his game and a contest can fall apart - not a good night for J.B. Bukauskas, his 2nd rough outing in his last three times to the mound. Catch up with the latest Biloxi pre-game audio interview archives - With Andrew Fischer and Josh Adamczewski the latest, why yes, thank you very much Biloxi pre-game media notes Final: Biloxi 8, Montgomery (Rays) 7 Box Score and Game Log As always, you are encouraged to read the official round-up from the team’s site: Shuckers Continue Offensive Masterclass in Montgomery for 8-7 Win - Biloxi’s Bats Shine in Victory Over Biscuits Nice use of "masterclass" there, we don't see that often enough in print. On a night where Blake Burke, Josh Adamczewski and Mike Boeve combined to reach base nine times, it was 28-year-old RF Jacob Hurtubise (a veteran with 66 MLB at-bats) in the nine-hole who stole the show with a 4-for-5 effort, This stat notation was early in the game and only grew from there: Yeah baby, a John Cougar reference (pre-Mellencamp): The more traditional prospect Mr. Burke is featured twice within the Biloxi 'X' feed. As long as we're talking stolen bases today, Adamczewski swiped two and is now 12-for-13 on the season. LHP Jesus Broca didn't allow an earned run; he couldn't quite pick up teammates Hurtubise and Jesús Made after their respective errors in the 6th and 7th. For Made, it was his eighth miscue of the season. Wisconsin Pre-Game Media Notes (download link) Final: Wisconsin 12, Cedar Rapids (Twins) 6 Box Score and Game Log Home game weekday matinee? That means you get the oven-stuffed trifecta of a detailed game summary with individual video highlights, the full video feast, and then the interview-laced postgame audio. Enjoy all three courses! Via the Timber Rattlers, game details: Four Homers & a Strong Start from Knoth Push Wisconsin Past the Kernels - Dinges homers twice in Rattlers fourth straight win Postgame Podcast with Nick Stanley, Josh Knoth, & Marco Dinges Seventeen hits, six of the extra-base variety, plus eight walks, set up a productive 7-for-18 day in RISP situations, with every man in the lineup reaching base, six men driving in runs, and eight men scoring at least one run. Clean defense and a sweet Josh Knoth mound effort - 75 pitches in five innings of one-run ball - made for a fun entry here in Link Report Land. Clearly that Fischer cat and Adamczewski dude were holding the T-Rats back, still undefeated in the second half. Catch up with the latest Wilson pre-game audio interview archives (scroll down on page) - 20-year-old RHP Hayden Robinson the latest interview subject Wilson Pre-Game Media Notes Final: Fredericksburg (Nationals) 9, Wilson 3 Box Score and Game Log Six in Seventh Lift Fredericksburg Over Wilson We'll copy and paste the key summary paragraph - "A strong start from Miqueas Mercedes allowed Wilson (38-33, 2-3 second half) to strike first against Fredericksburg (49-22, 3-2 second half). With Brady Ebel and Juan Ortuño on base in a 0-0 game during the top of the fifth, newly promoted Alexander Frias launched his first Warbird home run to hand Wilson a 3-0 lead." Ebel had opened the 5th by reaching on an error by the Nationals' third baseman. Ortuno lined a sharp single to left. Then... Frias also singled in the 9th, an infield hit deflected by the first baseman. He lined out to right in his first at-bat. Handelfry Encarnacion walked in the first and singled in the 3rd. He was caught stealing in both innings, with the first attempt coming with two outs, sigh. Encarnacion is now 16-for-25 on the season (64% success). In his pro career, he's only 26-for-44 (59.0%). Brady Ebel singled and walked twice. Still 18 years old, Ebel has walked 60 times in 66 games. Final: DSL Brewers Gold 8, DSL Rojos (Reds) 6, seven innings as scheduled Box Score and Game Log The good guys trailed 6-0 after four innings, but even knowing it was a shortened game, the Gold Crew exhibited that Brewers undaunted flair late, scoring multiple runs in each of the final three innings in this road game while punching up zeroes on the mound over those final three frames. As you review the box, place kudos to the three 19-year-old relievers, all repeat guy in the league, for their scoreless work late. Christopher Peralta, in his 3rd season on the island, is indeed Freddy's cousin. No pitch clock, and Gold batters received 15 free passes (14 walks, one HBP), so that's partly why a seven-inning game took three-and-a-half hours to play. Venezuelan catcher Moises Salazar remains a favorite here - double, single, two walks, sacrifice fly. Oh, did we mention he's 16 years old until August 13th? This Brewers system, guys. and gals... Six games on tap Thursday with the DSL Blue squad replacing the Gold guys on the docket. The Maryvale gang returns to action as the four full-season squads join Maryvale in playing under the lights. Take care, 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
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Image courtesy of BrewerFanatic There is now a target date for the professional debut of 18-year-old LHP Frank Cairone, the 68th overall pick out of the 2025 draft. The young man from New Jersey, involved in a serious New Year's Day car accident, thanked his family and friends in his Instagram post nine weeks ago. Cairone is tentatively set to take the mound in Arizona one week from today. Transactions: N/A Nashville Pre-Game Media Notes Final: Gwinnett (Braves) 8, Nashville 5 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: Five-Run Sixth Dooms Nashville on Wednesday Night - Jett Williams Produces Half of Sounds Hits with Multi-Hit Night As always, that game summary is must-read. Latching on to positives, if a player was going to have two of the Sounds' four hits, make it Jett Williams - a 102.3 MPH oppo line drive single to right and a 96.2 MPH lined double to left. That Luis Lara rough patch to begin June? A thing of the past - two walks after this first-inning knock: Lara was caught stealing, now 20-for-27, a 74.1 % success rate right on the cusp of being detrimental statistically. Williams was successful once and is 16-for-19 on the basepaths. There may be some extenuating circumstances, but the Jeferson Quero summary paragraph detailing his lack of success in throwing out attempted basestealers is disconcerting. Still a Will Childers fan, the 25-year-old was primed to at minimum make himself a candidate for a 2025 MLB debut or place himself in prime consideration for a pre-Rule 5 40-man spot, but it's been an uneven season for him. Good (and apparently final) rehab outing for Jared Koenig. All it takes is for one bullpen member to be off his game and a contest can fall apart - not a good night for J.B. Bukauskas, his 2nd rough outing in his last three times to the mound. Catch up with the latest Biloxi pre-game audio interview archives - With Andrew Fischer and Josh Adamczewski the latest, why yes, thank you very much Biloxi pre-game media notes Final: Biloxi 8, Montgomery (Rays) 7 Box Score and Game Log As always, you are encouraged to read the official round-up from the team’s site: Shuckers Continue Offensive Masterclass in Montgomery for 8-7 Win - Biloxi’s Bats Shine in Victory Over Biscuits Nice use of "masterclass" there, we don't see that often enough in print. On a night where Blake Burke, Josh Adamczewski and Mike Boeve combined to reach base nine times, it was 28-year-old RF Jacob Hurtubise (a veteran with 66 MLB at-bats) in the nine-hole who stole the show with a 4-for-5 effort, This stat notation was early in the game and only grew from there: Yeah baby, a John Cougar reference (pre-Mellencamp): The more traditional prospect Mr. Burke is featured twice within the Biloxi 'X' feed. As long as we're talking stolen bases today, Adamczewski swiped two and is now 12-for-13 on the season. LHP Jesus Broca didn't allow an earned run; he couldn't quite pick up teammates Hurtubise and Jesús Made after their respective errors in the 6th and 7th. For Made, it was his eighth miscue of the season. Wisconsin Pre-Game Media Notes (download link) Final: Wisconsin 12, Cedar Rapids (Twins) 6 Box Score and Game Log Home game weekday matinee? That means you get the oven-stuffed trifecta of a detailed game summary with individual video highlights, the full video feast, and then the interview-laced postgame audio. Enjoy all three courses! Via the Timber Rattlers, game details: Four Homers & a Strong Start from Knoth Push Wisconsin Past the Kernels - Dinges homers twice in Rattlers fourth straight win Postgame Podcast with Nick Stanley, Josh Knoth, & Marco Dinges Seventeen hits, six of the extra-base variety, plus eight walks, set up a productive 7-for-18 day in RISP situations, with every man in the lineup reaching base, six men driving in runs, and eight men scoring at least one run. Clean defense and a sweet Josh Knoth mound effort - 75 pitches in five innings of one-run ball - made for a fun entry here in Link Report Land. Clearly that Fischer cat and Adamczewski dude were holding the T-Rats back, still undefeated in the second half. Catch up with the latest Wilson pre-game audio interview archives (scroll down on page) - 20-year-old RHP Hayden Robinson the latest interview subject Wilson Pre-Game Media Notes Final: Fredericksburg (Nationals) 9, Wilson 3 Box Score and Game Log Six in Seventh Lift Fredericksburg Over Wilson We'll copy and paste the key summary paragraph - "A strong start from Miqueas Mercedes allowed Wilson (38-33, 2-3 second half) to strike first against Fredericksburg (49-22, 3-2 second half). With Brady Ebel and Juan Ortuño on base in a 0-0 game during the top of the fifth, newly promoted Alexander Frias launched his first Warbird home run to hand Wilson a 3-0 lead." Ebel had opened the 5th by reaching on an error by the Nationals' third baseman. Ortuno lined a sharp single to left. Then... Frias also singled in the 9th, an infield hit deflected by the first baseman. He lined out to right in his first at-bat. Handelfry Encarnacion walked in the first and singled in the 3rd. He was caught stealing in both innings, with the first attempt coming with two outs, sigh. Encarnacion is now 16-for-25 on the season (64% success). In his pro career, he's only 26-for-44 (59.0%). Brady Ebel singled and walked twice. Still 18 years old, Ebel has walked 60 times in 66 games. Final: DSL Brewers Gold 8, DSL Rojos (Reds) 6, seven innings as scheduled Box Score and Game Log The good guys trailed 6-0 after four innings, but even knowing it was a shortened game, the Gold Crew exhibited that Brewers undaunted flair late, scoring multiple runs in each of the final three innings in this road game while punching up zeroes on the mound over those final three frames. As you review the box, place kudos to the three 19-year-old relievers, all repeat guy in the league, for their scoreless work late. Christopher Peralta, in his 3rd season on the island, is indeed Freddy's cousin. No pitch clock, and Gold batters received 15 free passes (14 walks, one HBP), so that's partly why a seven-inning game took three-and-a-half hours to play. Venezuelan catcher Moises Salazar remains a favorite here - double, single, two walks, sacrifice fly. Oh, did we mention he's 16 years old until August 13th? This Brewers system, guys. and gals... Six games on tap Thursday with the DSL Blue squad replacing the Gold guys on the docket. The Maryvale gang returns to action as the four full-season squads join Maryvale in playing under the lights. Take care, 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
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Pregame Audio Sunday 6/20 - RHP Hayden Robinson
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Updated the initial post in this thread containing "Last Trades" with all 29 other organizations: Tigers (03/28/25) -- Acquired cash in exchange for OF Brewer Hicklen with: Tigers (06/10/26) -- Acquired cash in exchange for RHP Jacob Waguespack

