Jim Goulart

Our best to 28-year-old Johnny Davis -- *** Please take two minutes to watch this video from Green Bay in 2014 on the then-Timber Rattler, from Compton, CA *** AUDIO via the Shuck Dynasty Blog 2017: Chris Harris interviewed Davis on the final night of last season; Davis had just reached 50 steals, would finish with 52 *** The best 3rd inning bat flip you'll see *** On defense *** And again *** The 5th of five hits

AUDIO via Matt Pauley's Brewers Extra Innings Podcast: "It was a roller coaster week for the Brewers. First, they complete an eight-game winning streak but then they get swept in a four-game series in Chicago. Should we look more at the winning streak or the Chicago series to help determine the true identity of the 2018 Brewers? Matt gives you his take and will be joined by Brew Crew Ball managing editor Kyle Lesniewski. Matt is also joined by Carolina Mudcats broadcaster Greg Young to get an update on the Brewers' High-A affiliate." Enjoy the full podcast, but for the focus of this particular forum, the Mudcats discussion is at the 43:00 minute mark.

PRE-GAME SUN. 4/29: AUDIO via WSSP 105.7 FM: Pre-Game Show roundtable discussion at the 3:00 minute mark *** VIDEO via Brewers.com: "Craig Counsell discusses calling up starting pitcher Wade Miley to the Major Leagues, as well as the team's offensive woes" *** VIDEO via Fox Sports Wisconsin: Pitching coach Derek Johnson says Davies is using his curve ball more this season *** VIDEO via Fox Sports Wisconsin: Zach Davies on Brewers-Cubs *** POST-GAME SUN. 4/29: VIDEO via Brewers.com: Craig Counsell discusses getting swept by the Cubs and the offensive issues in the 4-game series *** VIDEO via Brewers.com: Craig Counsell, Zach Davies and Travis Shaw discuss the 2-0 loss to the Cubs and the offensive struggles during the 4-game series *** AUDIO via WSSP 105.7 FM: Their full post-game show *** PRE-GAME MON. 4/29: AUDIO via Matt Pauley's Brewers Extra Innings Podcast: "It was a roller coaster week for the Brewers. First, they complete an eight-game winning streak but then they get swept in a four-game series in Chicago. Should we look more at the winning streak or the Chicago series to help determine the true identity of the 2018 Brewers? Matt gives you his take and will be joined by Brew Crew Ball managing editor Kyle Lesniewski. Matt is also joined by Carolina Mudcats broadcaster Greg Young to get an update on the Brewers' High-A affiliate." *** AUDIO via WTMJ's Morning News: Tom Haudricourt (go to the 32:15 minute mark) *** AUDIO via the Milwaukee Tailgate Podcast: "The Milwaukee Brewers follow up their season high eight-game winning streak by dropping a four-game series with the Chicago Cubs. J.P., Ryan and Steve try to figure out where it all went wrong." *** AUDIO via WSSP 105.7 FM's Morning Show: Adam McCalvy *** AUDIO via the Jon Arias Show (You will need to create a free iHeart Radio account to listen): Adam Rygg (@BrewerNation) (go to the 20:30 minute mark)

@BrewersPD Tweet: Wes Wilson has been named Carolina League Player of the Week for April 23-29. He posted a slash line of .412/.588/1.059 last week in 17 at-bats. That's back-to-back winners from the Mudcats for Carolina League honors. (Ryan Aguilar)

Monday is a light day. At 11:00 AM Central, check out Adrian Houser and the Shuckers. Corbin Burnes looks to bounce back in another Sky Sox home game tonight. We already kicked off Monday's Link Report here.

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.

@EvanMoesta does a nice job for the Mudcats with his camera and video work

VIDEO: Jacob Nottingham HR *** Mudcats Road Videos: RHP Trey Supak Keston Hiura More Supak Another Wes Wilson HR

VIDEO via wearegreenbay.com: Wisconsin highlights *** And the full version in HD via the Rattlers, enjoy!

VIDEO: WLOX Sports Director A.J. Giardina joins us to talk about Shuckers Baseball and low attendance (go to the 03:30 minute mark).

Final: Colorado Springs 7, Omaha 3 SKY SOX WIN RUBBER MATCH AGAINST STORM CHASERS TO TAKE SERIES By Travis Arnold / Colorado Springs Sky Sox Win or lose, the Sky Sox post their recap title in all caps, sorry about that That being said, as usual, it's a good read, we always learn something out of the norm within their notes section. *** Box Score / Game Log Bubba Derby is just so solid. Only 24 and in just his 4th pro season, he may unfortunately end up as a mainstay of Brewers' AAA staffs (or up and down with option years) for several seasons to come. Careers are so determined by which organization one is tethered to. If Derby were in the Royals' or Tigers' chain, for instance, he'd be looking at 2018 big league action for sure. Speaking of tethered to AAA limbo, Kyle Wren is doing Kyle Wren things, and he doesn't hit free agency until after the 2019 season. 1.132 - I'd have a big smile, too, Jacob Nottingham, if I had that OPS, even if after just 43 at-bats. Hit cleanup as the DH here. http://www.milb.com/images/641924/t551/180x270/641924.jpg

PRE-GAME SAT. 4/28: AUDIO via WSSP 105.7 FM: Roundtable discussion, including BrewCrewBall's Kyle Lesniewski, at the 13:40 minute mark *** VIDEO via Brewers.com: "Craig Counsell and David Stearns talk about the recovery timeline for Corey Knebel as he looks to return to the bullpen" *** VIDEO via Brewers.com: "Craig Counsell and David Stearns talk about Wade Miley's recovery and his great performance in a rehab start" *** VIDEO via Brewers.com: "Craig Counsell and David Stearns talk about Eric Thames' successful thumb surgery and his expected recovery time" *** VIDEO via Fox Sports Wisconsin: Pitching Coach Derek Johnson on Junior Guerra *** POST-GAME SAT. 4/28: VIDEO via Brewers.com: Brewers manager Craig Counsell and Orlando Arcia talk about the team's disappointing performance in its 3-0 loss to the Cubs *** VIDEO via Brewers.com: Brewers manager Craig Counsell discusses his team's offensive struggles against the Cubs and what it needs to do better *** AUDIO via WSSP 105.7 FM: Their full post-game show

As also posted in our season-long Shuckers feature thread for archiving purposes -- Troy Stokes, Jr. Making Biloxi Shuckers Next Step Toward Greatness Robert Pannier, minorleaguesportsreport.com Nice feature story on Stokes, plenty of quotes from the young outfielder on his Brewers journey thus far...

Troy Stokes, Jr. Making Biloxi Shuckers Next Step Toward Greatness Robert Pannier, minorleaguesportsreport.com Nice feature story on Stokes, plenty of quotes from the young outfielder on his Brewers journey thus far...

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.

Via @BrewersFarm -- Corey Ray double Ray's swing

Timber Rattlers prospect McInerney played with Frank Kaminsky, against Jabari Parker Mike Sherry, Appleton Post-Crescent Interesting and fun Q&A...

As also posted in our season-long Timber Rattlers feature thread for archiving purposes -- Timber Rattlers prospect McInerney played with Frank Kaminsky, against Jabari Parker Mike Sherry, Appleton Post-Crescent Interesting and fun Q&A...

VIDEO via WITN: Carolina lowlights with Wes Wilson's first HR of the game mixed in *** MORE from the Mudcats road game: Another Tucker Neuhaus HR RHP Marcos Diplan Dallas Carroll double Down to the game's last strike, Wes Wilson HR #2

Strong start for Sky Sox shortstop Mauricio Dubon has him, and his country, waiting for historic call-up Brent Briggeman, Colorado Springs Gazette Eye-opening quotes from Manager Rick Sweet throughout the article...

More details on the Timber Rattler 6-2 defeat in a bit. For now: *** AUDIO via the Rattler Radio Soundcloud: "In today’s Postgame Podcast, Mehring & Kyle look at the positives, talk about luck, compare Gilbert Lara’s stats from last April to this April, and have a look at some on-base streaks. Then, hear from Cody Beckman, Nick Roscetti, and Matt Erickson with comments from the clubhouse after the Rattlers loss."

Final: Colorado Springs 3, Omaha 2 Sky Sox Game Summary and Postgame Notes Gotta be the best report on a daily basis across all of AAA, tidbits galore... *** Box Score / Game Log Jacob Nottingham two more hits, including a double, wow. Nate Orf's 4th start in RF (other starts - 10 at 2B, 3 at SS, 2 at 3B) Throwing error at SS for Mauricio Dubon (7th overall); did he extend his hit streak to 17? You know if he did or not because you read the summary/notes linked above. Jorge Lopez locked down the save, but this habit of closers throughout the chain walking leadoff men is getting annoying.

RHP Luis Ortiz to the Biloxi DL with a mild hamstring strain - must be so frustrating to Brewers' training staff with this kid RHP Wuilder Rodriguez activated from the Helena taxi squad to make Biloxi's Saturday start RHP Braden Webb to Helena's roster from Carolina LHP Daniel Brown to Carolina's roster Most likely, Webb is still physically with Carolina in that taxi-squad type role.

Just released videos from Friday's action -- ***

PRE-GAME FRI. 4/27: AUDIO via WTMJ's Morning News: COO Rick Schlesinger (go to the 35:35 minute mark) *** AUDIO via the Bill Michaels Show: WSSP's Tim Allen *** VIDEO via Fox Sports Wisconsin: Brent Suter *** VIDEO via Fox Sports Wisconsin: Chase Anderson *** VIDEO via Fox Sports Wisconsin: Pitching Coach Derek Johnson on Brent Suter *** VIDEO via Fox Sports Wisconsin: Craig Counsell *** AUDIO via the Drew Olson Show (You will need to create a free iHeart Radio account to listen): Tom Haudricourt (go to the 70:30 minute mark) *** POST-GAME FRI. 4/27: VIDEO via Brewers.com: Craig Counsell's press briefing *** AUDIO via WSSP 105.7 FM: Their full post-game show includes Adam McCalvy at the 53:20 minute mark *** VIDEO via Fox Sports Wisconsin: GM David Stearns on Eric Thames