Jim Goulart

Helena's a young team (really young). And follow Toby on Twitter if you aren't already.

AUDIO via Matt Pauley's Brewers Extra Innings Podcast: "It was an up and down week for the Brewers taking a series from the Cubs but then dropping a series to the Phillies. Bullpen management became the hot issue during the past week. Matt will give you his take on how the bullpen is being used plus talk about many other issues and will do a minor league roundup as many of the full-season clubs have hit the halfway point of their season. Brew Crew Ball's Tim Muma will also join the program to provide his thoughts on the club." *** AUDIO via the Milwaukee Tailgate Podcast: "J.P. is back this week, and the guys discuss the Milwaukee Brewers series win against the Chicago Cubs, and their continued ability to score a lot against the Philadelphia Phillies. Also, what does the Brad Miller acquisition mean for Orlando Arica? And how long will the team continue to let Domingo Santana struggle in the majors? J.P. talks with Nick Faleris of 2080 Baseball about the Brewers 2018 amateur draft." *** AUDIO via the Journal-Sentinel Brewers Podcast: "This special edition of our Milwaukee Brewers podcast features an extended interview with former general manager Doug Melvin, the architect behind the 2008 team celebrating its 10th anniversary. Thanks in large part to his midseason acquisition of CC Sabathia, the Brewers snapped a 26-year postseason drought and won the National League wild card. Melvin talks about the machinations behind the trade – including the other team that thought they had its own Sabathia trade lined up. He also discusses the other maneuvers during the 2008 season (including acquiring Salomon Torres), the controversial non no-hitter, the team's decision to fire manager Ned Yost in September, the memorable final week of the season and the legacy of the 2008 team leading into the 2011 playoff run and beyond."

Sunday's Biloxi Game Videos: Trey Supak K Montage Keston Hiura double

Zack Brown Named Southern League Pitcher of the Week Near No-Hitter Garners Shuckers' Starter the Award By Spencer Siegel / Biloxi Shuckers (Photo by Michael Krebs)

Happy 23rd Birthday, Tucker Neuhaus! http://www.milb.com/images/641913/t249/180x270/641913.jpg

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Pierre’s Peyton Zabel Deciding Between Augustana & Brewers Farm System Includes a video report and quotes. Hat tip to @CreamCityPro for the find.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Io94qCeaSCs&feature=youtu.be

One more look --

VIDEO via WLOX: Biloxi action

Final: Colorado Springs 8, Salt Lake 7 SKY SOX STING BEES IN WALK-OFF FASHION SUNDAY The Sky Sox defeated the Salt Lake Bees 8-7 in walk-off fashion on Father's Day afternoon at Security Service Field in front of a lively crowd of 5,020 including special guest Dwier Brown from the film "Field of Dreams". The Sky Sox offense combined for a new season-high of five home runs, including two pairs in back-to-back style. VIDEO: Home run montage VIDEO: Long single walks off the Bees *** Box Score / Game Log As you read at the summary link, SS Brad Miller with a key error that led to the near-disaster 9th inning. Well, it was a disaster, but the bottom of the 9th helped.

Final: Kane County 4, Wisconsin 3 Rattlers Head Into All-Star Break with a Loss Late Kane County homer sinks Wisconsin By Chris Mehring / Wisconsin Timber Rattlers Technically, the headline could read "Rattlers Head Into All-Star Break with a Sixth Straight Loss", but this was an entertaining game, it seems, if frustrating, and where else will you read game summary content like this: The heat index was over 100 degrees for most of the day and Timber Rattlers manager Matt Erickson reached his boiling point in the bottom of the fifth inning. So yes, do yourself a favor and click above. *** Box Score / Game Log

The Shuckers posted their video highlight package from Saturday's game, a 2-1 win.

Turns out Timber Rattlers RHP Dylan File is the front end of a tandem today (with Carlos Herrera) so he will be available to pitch in this week’s All-Star Game.

PRE-GAME SAT. 6/17: AUDIO via WSSP 105.7 FM: Jimmy Nelson *** VIDEO via Brewers.com: Craig Counsell discusses Ryan Braun *** POST-GAME SAT. 6/17: VIDEO via Brewers.com: Craig Counsell postgame comments *** AUDIO via WSSP 105.7 FM: Saturday's post-game show

Saturday's game -- hopefully a sign of things to come in the 2nd half for the Timber Rattlers' 2017 3rd rounder:

As also posted in our season-long Mudcats' archived feature articles thread -- Q&A with LHP Nathan Kirby After missing two years, Kirby happy to be back on the mound Sam Blum, DailyProgress.com (Charlottesville, VA)

Sunday Birthday's: RHP Tyler Spurlin turns 27 (it's been a rough year or so, here's to a new start) Speaking of rough years, LHP Blake Fox is still rehabbing June 2017 rotator cuff surgery. Hope all is well. Blake turns 25 today.

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Q&A with LHP Nathan Kirby After missing two years, Kirby happy to be back on the mound Sam Blum, DailyProgress.com (Charlottesville, VA)

Back to Friday night for the Sky Sox -- they put together a HR compilation video tweet

Final: Salt Lake 6, Colorado Springs 2 SKY SOX FALL TO BEES IN SERIES OPENER SATURDAY See picture at link. Bees. Black and yellow. Ah, I get it. Read summary and notes while you're there. *** Box Score / Game Log Brad Miller a clean start at shortstop, he has played there in both his Sky Sox starts.

AUDIO via the Sky Sox Soundcloud: RHP Aaron Wilkerson