Jim Goulart

Don't link to the standings directly often (you can always get their from our Opening Post when curious), but nice to see the Mudcats' recent run get them right in the hunt -- the franchise hasn't reached the postseason (obviously including pre-Brewers) since 2008.

AUDIO via the Sky Sox Soundcloud: "Dan Karcher meets with Sky Sox manager Rick Sweet in the latest edition of Sweet Sixteen" Kyle Wren day-to-day with a slight re-aggravation of the groin strain he had earlier this season, they may have to DL him partly because of the crowded roster; Jacob Nottingham (intercostal) getting closer, doing well. *** AAA All-Star Voting has begun

Final: Colorado Springs 3, Memphis 1 Yeah, any time you beat the Redbirds! MOORE HOMERS TWICE IN MEMPHIS TO CRACK PITCHER'S DUEL MEMPHIS, Tenn. – Coming off a road series in Nashville that saw Colorado Springs go 1-3 against the Sounds, the Sky Sox won game one of their five-game series in Memphis against the Redbirds 3-1, with all three runs coming off the bat of Dylan Moore who hit two homers in the pitcher's duel. The first inning saw baserunners from both teams, but no runs for either and only one hit in total. In the top of the first the Sky Sox recorded two quick outs, followed by a five-pitch walk and a four-pitch walk to put two on, before a lineout sent the game into the bottom of the first. Max Schrock hit a one-out single off of Sky Sox starter Bubba Derby for the first hit of the game, but a double play ended the first frame without further event. In the bottom of the second, Carson Kelly lined a one-out double to put a runner in scoring position for the home team, coming home one at-bat later on a Wilfredo Tovar single to give Memphis a 1-0 lead. In the top of the third frame Nate Orf popped out on the first pitch he saw for the first out of the inning, but two pitches later Moore hit a solo homer over the left field wall to tie the game at one run apiece. The next three innings were all scoreless, as both Derby and Daniel Poncedeleon settled in for a pitcher's duel. Through six innings the two starters were essentially even, with Derby having given up one run on six hits with six strikeouts, whereas Poncedeleon had given up one run on three hits with six strikeouts. Both managers went to the bullpen going into the seventh, with Aaron Brooks and Hector Mendoza both delivering scoreless seventh inning appearances for the Sky Sox and the Redbirds, respectively. Neither pitcher gave up a walk and both struck out one batter each. In the top of the eighth inning Arturo Reyes came into the game to replace Mendoza on the mound for Memphis. Keon Broxton drew a walk off Reyes to start the inning, advancing to second on a Brett Phillips single Tyrone Taylor laid down a sacrifice bunt to move both runners up 90 feet, and after Mendoza got Tyler Heineman to pop out for the second out of the inning, he was replaced on the mound by Sean Gilmartin. Gilmartin drew a pop out as well to keep it tied and send the game to the bottom of the inning. However, the Redbirds went three up and three down in the bottom of the eighth to send it to the ninth still tied at 1-1. With two outs in the top of the inning and the Sky Sox down to their final out, Orf laid down a beautiful bunt single to keep the inning alive, advancing to second on a Memphis throwing error for the first error of the game. Moore then hit his second home run of the night over the left field wall to break the tie and give the Sky Sox a 3-1 lead. Brooks closed out the bottom of the ninth for Colorado Springs to pick up the win and give the Sky Sox a 3-1 victory in the opening game of the series. The Sky Sox head into the second of five games against the Memphis Redbirds tomorrow with first pitch scheduled for 6:35 PM Central at AutoZone Park. The Sky Sox head back home for a five-game homestand beginning May 30 against the Iowa Cubs. Tomorrow's Expectation: In the second game of the five-game set against the Memphis Redbirds, the Sky Sox are sending right-hander Paolo Espino to the mound to face righty Dakota Hudson for the Redbirds. Please Sir, May I Have Some Moore: Dylan Moore hit not one but two homers in Friday night's win over the Memphis Redbirds, with all three of the Sky Sox runs coming off of his bat. It was the first multi-HR game for a Colorado Springs batter this season, with the last coming via the bat of Brett Phillips, on 8/19/2017 versus the Oklahoma City Dodgers. Taking On Memphis: In five games played against the Redbirds so far this season, the Sky Sox are 2-3 after having taken game one at home 10-5 on May 17 but dropping the next three with a run differential of 8-28, and then winning game one 3-1 Friday night. In Poncedeleon's last outing in game three at Security Service Field, the righty lasted five innings while allowing three runs on eight hits, striking out 10. Friday night Poncedeleon pitched six innings, giving up one run on three hits with six strikeouts, earning a no-decision in the eventual loss. *** Box Score / Game Log Nine up, nine down for RHP Aaron Brooks, toiling in anonymity this season, but warrants the shout-out here. 2018 walk machine Brett Phillips on base three times, two free passes (.408 OBP in AAA this year).

At Wisconsin, RHP Gabe Friese was placed on the Temporary Inactive List, while catcher Brent Diaz was activated (from the "Helena" taxi squad) to fill the spot for now.

MiLB.com now lists the Nattino Diplan transaction as a transfer to Helena.

From May 22nd: Turns out that transaction was rescinded. Instead, Jankins was shifted to the Helena paper roster when RHP Luis Ortiz was activated from the Biloxi DL on Thursday the 24th.

Several Brewers rookie-level pitchers monitored by Alec Dopp here *** His note on Chad McClanahan (stats) -- Chad McClanahan just smacked a fly-ball triple to LCF off a 94 mph fastball from Indians' Tahnaj Thomas, 18, located at the letters. Smooth stroke; just went with it with 2 strikes. Lean, tall athlete with a ton of projection.

Via the Mudcats: LHP Cam Roegner AUDIO via Voice of the Mudcats' Greg Young's Soundcloud: "Pitching Coach Bob Milacki provides insight on the success of Mudcats starter Cam Roegner." *** Luis Aviles, Jr. HR Wes Wilson grand slam

PRE-GAME THU. 5/24: AUDIO via WTMJ's Morning News: David Stearns (go to the 34:45 minute mark) *** AUDIO via WSSP 105.7 FM's Morning Show: WSSP's Tim Allen *** AUDIO via the Bill Michaels Show: Mets' beat writer Anthony DiComo from MLB.com *** AUDIO via the Drew Olson Show (You will need to create a free iHeart Radio account to listen): Matt Vasgersian of ESPN Sunday Night Baseball and the MLB Network *** AUDIO via the Bill Michaels Show: MLB Network's Kevin Millar *** AUDIO via ESPN Milwaukee's "Wilde and Tausch": Sophia Minnaert *** AUDIO via the Mike Heller Show (You will need to create a free iHeart Radio account to listen): Tom Haudricourt (go to the 101:50 minute mark) *** VIDEO via Fox Sports Wisconsin: Craig Counsell and catcher Manny Pina on @Brewers pitcher Zach Davies' return *** VIDEO via Brewers.com: "Brewers manager Craig Counsell discusses the difficulties of facing the Mets' lefty-heavy lineup" *** VIDEO via Brewers.com: "Travis Shaw talks about the Brewers' 31-19 record that set a franchise record for best 50-game start to a season" *** AUDIO via WTMJ's "Sports Central": "Host Matt Pauley dives into Ryan Braun's activation and what sustainability looks like for the team." *** POST-GAME THU. 5/24: VIDEO via Brewers.com: Craig Counsell press conference *** VIDEO via Fox Sports Wisconsin: "Zach Davies says his command just wasn't there in his return to the mound" *** AUDIO via WSSP 105.7 FM: Their full "Post-Game" Show *** PRE-GAME FRI. 5/25: AUDIO via WTMJ's Morning News: COO Rick Schlesinger (go to the 38:15 minute mark) *** AUDIO via the Bill Michaels Show: WSSP's Tim Allen *** AUDIO via the Bill Michaels Show: LH reliever Dan Jennings

Happy 22nd Birthday, Kodi! Career stats http://www.milb.com/images/656727/t5015/180x270/656727.jpg

Thursday's Wisconsin Game --

http://www.brewerfan.net/images/store/dailylinkreport.jpg Organizational Scoreboard including starting pitcher info, game times, MiLB TV links, and box scores *** Links for affiliate audio Have great seasons Dan and Erik in Colorado Springs, Garrett as he jumps up from Helena to Biloxi, Greg in Carolina, and Chris in Appleton! *** Media notes, standings, and sortable stat pages *** The entire local TV Timber Rattlers broadcast schedule *** Must-follows for you on Twitter -- In addition to the affiliate Twitter accounts, please follow: @BrewersFarm @BrewCrewBlue Believe me, the way they supplement any coverage and links we might be able to provide is invaluable.

This was the prior trade with the Yankees before today's acquisition of catcher Erik Kratz: Yankees (07/13/17) -- Brewers acquired LHP Tyler Webb in exchange for 1B Garrett Cooper

Final: Colorado Springs 4, Nashville 0 PERALTA ORCHESTRATES SILENCE OF SOUNDS IN 4-0 SERIES FINALE Game summary and miscellaneous notes at the link... *** Box Score / Game Log Nate Orf HBP'd twice more, that's eight in 2018 and 75 in his pro career. No indication in the game log whatsoever as to why Kyle Wren was pinch-hit for in the 5th. ***

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Mudcats' Roegner, Supak have been dominant in a few different ways Samuel Evers, Rocky Mount Telegram

As also posted in our season-long Mudcats feature article thread for easy archiving purposes -- Mudcats' Roegner, Supak have been dominant in a few different ways Samuel Evers, Rocky Mount Telegram

Happy 29th Birthday, Aaron Wilkerson! http://www.milb.com/images/658792/t551/180x270/658792.jpg

Happy 29th Birthday, Aaron Wilkerson! http://www.milb.com/images/658792/t551/180x270/658792.jpg

PRE-GAME WED. 5/23: AUDIO via the Yahoo Sports MLB Podcast: Josh Hader (go to the 54:20 minute mark) - Fun interview *** AUDIO via WTMJ's Morning News: Jeff Levering (go to the 39:10 minute mark) *** VIDEO via Fox Sports Wisconsin: Brent Suter *** VIDEO via Brewers.com: MLB Network's "MLB Central" breaks down how the Brewers have found themselves in first place in the NL Central nearly two months into season *** AUDIO via WSSP 105.7 FM's Morning Show: Dario Melendez of Fox Sports Wisconsin *** AUDIO via Brewers.com: In Episode 118 of "Brewers On Tap", Lane Grindle chats with pitching coach Derek Johnson and All-Star closer Corey Knebel. *** AUDIO via the Bill Michaels Show: CBS 58's Kevin Holden *** AUDIO via the Bill Michaels Show: National baseball observer Seth Everett *** POST-GAME WED. 5/23: VIDEO via Brewers.com: Craig Counsell's press conference *** VIDEO via Fox Sports Wisconsin: Tyler Saladino on the field *** VIDEO via Brewers.com: "Brent Suter and Travis Shaw discuss the team's huge seven-run 4th after the Brewers' 9-2 win vs. the D-backs" *** VIDEO via Tom Haudricourt: Brent Suter *** AUDIO via WSSP as their Postgame Show meets the afternoon "Big Show": Hour One (go to the 07:30 minute mark) Hour Two *** AUDIO via WTMJ's "Sports Central": Show host Justin Garcia chats with Matt Pauley of "Brewers Extra Innings", TV talk mixed in

Eric Sogard was randomly replaced after concluding his 0-for-5 night with a 10th inning groundout. Col. Springs Top of the 10th Pitching Change: Dean Kiekhefer replaces Raul Alcantara. Nate Orf starts inning at 2nd base. Eric Sogard grounds out to first baseman Nick Martini. Nate Orf to 3rd. Keon Broxton strikes out swinging. Christian Bethancourt singles on a line drive to left fielder BJ Boyd. Nate Orf scores. Brett Phillips singles on a ground ball to pitcher Dean Kiekhefer. Christian Bethancourt to 2nd. Tyrone Taylor pops out to second baseman Steve Lombardozzi Jr. Nashville Bottom of the 10th Defensive Substitution: Gabriel Noriega replaces second baseman Eric Sogard, batting 2nd, playing second base. *** Now at .229 with just two walks in 48 Sky Sox at-bats, and with the emergence of Tyler Saladino (sorry, but thank you, Nick Franklin injury), Sogard's 40-man spot may be in jeopardy, if it's needed. NOTE: I just watched the replay, it wasn't evident of a Sogard injury.

Final: Nashville 3, Colorado Springs 2, ten innings SKY SOX FALL TO SOUNDS IN EXTRA-INNING HEARTBREAKER Another fine combo of game summary and miscellaneous notes, too bad the results are skewing poorly lately. *** Six doubles, three triples in 111 combined AAA/MLB at-bats for Maverick this year, but this was HR #1. A healthy 19 walks, but 46 K's *** Box Score / Game Log Unfortunately, the Radhames Liz era continues...

A Colorado Springs-Pueblo rivalry could be brewing in minor league baseball Brent Briggeman, Colorado Springs Gazette It seems we may not even recognize the Pioneer League layout in a few years...

After "mental break," Mudcats' Webb finding a groove Patrick Mason, Rocky Mount Telegram