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

With this update, we will close this thread on a celebratory note and will look forward to the future Frank Cairone updates focused on the baseball diamond. Certainly, whether later this year or next, there will be feature articles, interviews, etc., but for now, thanks to Brewers fans for the thoughts and prayers!

If unfamiliar, the January posts thru earlier this month on the topic of Cairone's serious injury in a December car crash and subsequent updates can be found here.

Sorry, corrected this link from the prior post: Via Fox Sports 920 Milwaukee's "The Huddle": Brewers reporter Hunter Baumgardt (go to the 20:45 minute mark)

Pretty sure most of you will get at least one free Post-Crescent article, the second link is in video form:

Via Ro's Thursday night Link Report: 19-year old Wilson starting RHP Enniel Cortez, who was making his 3rd appearance since missing the entire 2025 season with an injury, unfortunately exited after 1 1/3 innings with an accompanying “injury delay” in the game log. We hope that there’s been no physical setback for the young hurler. Cortez wasn't long for that 2nd inning of the game, as five runs were in and there was only one out. However, the exit was injury-related as the training staff came out to the mound and were checking out what appeared to be the biceps area of the 19-year-old Nicaragua native's right arm. Of course, that's also very close to the elbow. Cortez did not appear to be in significant pain, but of course caution was taken. This will go in the category of "we'll see"... MiLB.TV subscribers can watch the sequence at the 01:27:00 minute mark here. NOTE: The Wilson broadcast picture quality is excellent, but watching a game without any kind of score bug is a real challenge. Brought me back to my 1970's childhood! I've asked Voice of the Warbirds Chris Edwards for an update in that regard.

Via WSCO's "The Show with Tony G and Leo" (download link): Wisconsin Timber Rattlers Manager Nick Stanley (go to the 20:30 minute mark) and Team President Rob Zerjav (01:07:45 hour/minute mark)

Thursday 4/16: Via Fox Sports 920 Milwaukee's "The Huddle": RH reliever Grant Anderson (go to the 10:45 minute mark) Via WTMJ's Morning News (download link): ESPN's Jen Lada - "The Advantage of a Leaky Roof" Via WTMJ's Morning News (download link): Mark Tauscher - "Is it Ever Okay to Leave Early?" Via WTMJ's Morning News (download link): "Brewers 360 with President of Baseball Ops & GM Matt Arnold. The losing streak was finally snapped! Murphy said it felt “like a month.” It’s only been a week. We also get a status report on Trevor Megill who seemed to be wearing his last outing where he blew a lead. We also talk injury updates – when will we see Chourio & Yelich back in the lineup?" Via SportsRadio the Fan's "Nine 2 Noon" Show: "Brewers TV analyst Vinny Rottino breaks down the latest with the Brewers, which also included the discussion surrounding their latest closer controversy." Via Mike Heller's "I Love Mondays" Podcast: Vinny Rottino (go to the 10:00 minute mark) Via Fox Sports 920 Milwaukee's "The Huddle": Brewers reporter Hunter Baumgardt (go to the 20:45 minute mark) Via David Gasper's "Brewers Daily" YouTube page: "Brewers End Losing Streak with 2-1 Win" Via the "View from Bernie's Chalet" Podcast: "Jason & Hyatt discuss new city connect uni's, being swept by the Nats, Yelich to IL, bullpen woes, Megill being booed, awful SS/3B production, series win vs Blue Jays, preview Marlins & Tigers series" Via our Minor League Forum: Via WSCO's "The Show with Tony G and Leo" (download link): Wisconsin Timber Rattlers Manager Nick Stanley (go to the 20:30 minute mark) and Team President Rob Zerjav (01:07:45 hour/minute mark) *** Postgame audio for (another) 2-1 win over Toronto: Via WTMJ's Afternoon News (download link): Dom Cotroneo breaks down a dramatic Brewers matchup, including Trevor Megill’s stare down moment and Brandon Sproat’s impressive six‑inning outing, plus what it all means for the team moving forward." Via SportsRadio the Fan's Post Game Show w/ Tim Allen and Tommy Wortz Locked on Brewers Postcast with Brandon Sneide Locked on Brewers with Chuck Freimund - "Resilience: Brewers Survive Injuries and Bullpen Issues, Now Head East"

Pregame Audio Thursday 4/16: LHP Sam Garcia

Full interview here -

Ah yes, the night when infielders Juan Baez (Wisconsin) and Luis Lameda (Wilson) are two of the more effective pitchers…

Via MiLB.com's Benjamin Hill - I just texted Javik for Massachusetts!

Hoping it brings good luck to the 2-for-35 Ebel (8 walks, 1 HBP) - A couple of 18-year-olds swap, via the Warbirds: Roster Update: The Warbirds have made the following number changes: Catcher Luis Corobo now wearing #36 Infielder Brady Ebel now wearing #32

Via the Sounds: LHP Thomas Pannone reinstated from the Injured List RHP Junior Fernandez acquired from the Arizona Diamondbacks & placed on the Development List Fernandez signed as a minor league free agent with the DBacks in January but had yet to make his 2026 debut. He last pitched in the majors in 2022 with STL (his longtime original club) and a brief stint in Pittsburgh. Fernandez has since pitched in the minors with four other organizations, as B-Ref indicates, mostly in relief stints.

Via the Shuckers; OF Jordyn Adams has been reinstated from the 7-Day Injured List. The active roster now stands at 27 players (28 is the maximum).

Gotta be careful how many prospect diehards you think are in greater Wilson, it's tiny. Fans are there for the new stadium and experience. It was a school night, if the Friday-thru-Sunday crowds are in a similar 1,100-ish range, that'd be a surprise (and disappointment).

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

More from Wednesday 4/15: Postgame shows for the 2-1 win over Toronto: Via SportsRadio the Fan's Post Game Show w/ Tim Allen and Tommy Wortz Via WTMJ's Postgame Show with Dom Cotroneo - Jerry Augustine is Dom’s guest Locked on Brewers Postcast with Brandon Sneide Locked on Brewers with Chuck Freimund - "It's Over: The Brewers Find an Answer for Closer for Now...Maybe!"

Timber Rattlers photos via the Post-Crescent