Jim Goulart

Via Chris Mehring: Josh Pennington to work out of the pen initially. Alec Bettinger sidelined by an illness, thus the retro DL stint, hopefully not out long.

Let's give the 4-9 road-weary Timber Rattlers some lucky love by tuning in to Chris Mehring's pre-game at 11:45 AM Central for their "home game" today. AUDIO LINK RHP Joaquin De La Cruz the listed starter.

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Actually, Tyrone Taylor (and the less impressive Clint Coulter) are minor league free agent eligible at the end of 2018. Yes, they have both been in the system for seven seasons. It seems like Kyle Wren would be too, but this is only his 6th pro season. So if Tyrone Taylor keeps up anything near his early pace, he would need to be protected from testing what would be a very eager market.

Trent Grisham to the Biloxi DL Adam McCalvy learned it was a sprained right ankle (tweet)

Final: Colorado Springs 8, New Orleans 5 Summary not online yet, but we were able to get this for you -- NEW ORLEANS, LA – The Colorado Springs Sky Sox evened this four-game series with the New Orleans Baby Cakes at one game apiece after scoring eight unanswered runs late in the game to take an 8-5 victory. For the second time in this series it was New Orleans who scored first, taking a 1-0 lead in the first inning off of three singles. Magneuris Sierra singled to right field for the Baby Cakes' first hit of the evening, then moved up to third as Christian Adames also singled to right field on the very next pitch. Colorado Springs' starter Michael Brady then got Scott Van Slyke to strike out swinging on the ninth pitch of the at-bat after eight consecutive fouls for the second out of the inning. Isaac Galloway then lined a two-out RBI hit to center field for the Cakes' third single of the inning and first run of the game, scoring Sierra from third to put New Orleans up 1-0. In the bottom of the fourth Galloway led off the inning with his second single of the night, which proved enough to knock Brady from the game. He was replaced on the mound by Aaron Brooks, who promptly gave up a single to Johnny Giavotella, moving Galloway to third. Galloway then scored on an Austin Nola ground ball out to make it 2-0 New Orleans. Brett Phillips began the sixth inning by reaching on a New Orleans error, followed by a Tyrone Taylor single to put two on for Gabriel Noriega. Noriega laid down a sacrifice bunt to move Phillips and Taylor up 90 feet, before Andres Blanco knocked in both with a single to right field to tie the game at two apiece. Recent roster addition Tyler Heineman then flew out for the second out of the inning, and Shane Opitz grounded into what looked like the third out of the inning, but ended up reaching safely on the Cakes' second error of the inning (fielding error by Van Slyke). Nate Orf then came in to pinch-hit in the pitcher's spot, lining a single and scoring both Blanco and Opitz to give the Sky Sox a 4-2 lead. The Sky Sox followed their four-run sixth inning with a four-run seventh to blow the game open 8-2. It started when Mauricio Dubon led off with a single, and then Phillips reached on the Baby Cakes third error of the evening. Dubon scored on a wild pitch and Taylor walked to make it 5-2 with two on. Noriega hit another sacrifice, this time a fly ball to right field, to score Phillips. Blanco then homered to bring in Taylor for his third and fourth RBI of the night, putting the Sox up 8-2. New Orleans scored once more in the bottom of the penultimate inning to make it 8-3 off a Van Slyke solo homer. The Baby Cakes were down to their final out in the bottom of the ninth inning when Van Slyke knocked in two more to make it 8-5, forcing the Sky Sox to change pitchers. Radhames Liz came into the game on the mound for Colorado Springs, striking out the only batter he faced to earn his first save of the season and secure the Sky Sox win. Though the Baby Cakes had been sharp defensively for most of this young season, tonight they gave up three costly errors late in the game that allowed the Sky Sox to take the lead. Two days ago on April 16 the Round Rock Express also committed three errors in one game against Colorado Springs. *** Box Score / Game Log Inherited runners-scored: Brooks 1-1; Zagurski 2-0; Liz 2-0. The box will show it was a true bullpen game, 14 K's vs. just one walk, all but RHP Angel Ventura fared OK to very good. Tyrone Taylor, 24 years old, two singles and a walk, .960 OPS. What a pleasant 2018 bonus. Speaking of OPS, Andres Blanco, who played 2B-1B-SS here, has a 1.104.

AUDIO via the Sky Sox Pre-Game Soundcloud: RHP Bubba Derby

Thanks reillymcshane for the Biloxi box and notes. The club has now posted their summary for additional details. Home Runs And Hit By Pitch Undo Shuckers In Mobile BayBears Rally Twice to Beat Shuckers By Garrett Greene / Biloxi Shuckers

PRE-GAME WED. 4/18: AUDIO via WTMJ's Morning News: Jeff Levering (go to the 30:10 minute mark) *** AUDIO via Brewers.com: Latest version of "Brewers on Tap" with Lane Grindle features Junior Guerra and Jacob Nottingham plus a look at the Brewers' farm system. *** VIDEO via Fox Sports Wisconsin: Bullpen Coach Lee Tunnell on Josh Hader *** VIDEO via Fox Sports Wisconsin: Craig Counsell on Christian Yelich *** VIDEO via Brewers.com: Craig Counsell on Wade Miley *** AUDIO via the Bill Michaels Show: "Seth Everett, our National Baseball Insider, believes there is a resolution to the problems surrounding so many cancellations because of the weather." *** POST-GAME WED. 4/18: VIDEO via Fox Sports Wisconsin: Jett Bandy on the field *** VIDEO via Brewers.com: Craig Counsell press gathering *** VIDEO via Brewers.com: Zach Davies and Jacob Barnes discuss their shutout performances in a 2-0 victory over the Reds *** AUDIO via WSSP 105.7 FM: Postgame Show meets the "Big Show"

Notes from the Sky Sox (Tuesday): Fear Not the Southpaw: With the win in Sunday's game one over Round Rock's left-hander David Hurlbut, the Sky Sox are now 3-0 versus left-handed starters this season. Starters Starting Strong: Aaron Brooks' loss for the Sky Sox in game two of Sunday's doubleheader against Round Rock was the first loss taken by a Colorado Springs starter so far this season. Prior to that, Sky Sox starters were 5-0 on the year. Swiper No Swiping: The Sky Sox are now 17 for 21 on stolen base attempts so far this season and have successfully recorded at least one stolen base in eight of their last nine games. Still Taller Than Altuve: With yesterday's addition of Robie Rojas as back-up catcher, Rojas is listed as 5' 7", making him only the second player listed at 5' 7" to play for the Sky Sox. The only other player listed at 5' 7" was in elder Houston Jimenez, who was listed as 5' 7" during the inaugural 1988 season. The only other recent Sky Sox player in that same vicinity is Nate Orf, who is listed as 5'8". Here is the list of players that have played for the Sky Sox listed at 5' 7" or 5' 8": Houston Jimenez (5' 7") (1988), Robie Rojas (5' 7") (2018), Ron Belliard (5' 8") (2003), John Cangelosi (5' 8") (1999), Eddy Garabito (5' 8") (2005), Trenidad Hubbard (5' 8") (1993-1996), Ced Landrum (5' 8") (1995), Quinton McCracken (5' 8") (1995), Frank Menechino (5' 8") (2007), Aaron Miles (5' 8") (2004-2005), Nate Orf (5' 8") (2016-2018), John Stefero (5' 8") (1988), Eider Torres (5' 8") (2010). First Homestand in the Books: The Sky Sox completed their first homestand of the 2018 season with a record of 5-2 (.714). In seven games, Sky Sox batters averaged a .322 average with 19 doubles, five triples, six home runs and 38 RBI with 13 stolen bases. Sky Sox pitching finished out holding a 3.97 ERA over 59 innings pitched allowing 28 runs (26 ER), five home runs, 23 walks, and 56 strike-outs. To the Road We Go: After a successful start to the season in Omaha, going 3-1 in the initial series, the Sky Sox look to keep the momentum alive. Last season, Colorado Springs posted a 4-3 record against the Baby Cakes on the road. In Round Rock on the road, the Sky Sox posted a 3-5 record. The Week's Expectation: The Sky Sox are set for a seven-day road trip where they will be playing the same two teams that they just got finished facing at home. First the Sky Sox will play for a four-game set against the Baby Cakes, followed by a three-game set against the Express in Round Rock. The team will then have an off day on the 24th before starting another homestand on Wednesday, the 25th.

As also posted in our 2018 Sky Sox archive thread of feature articles -- Story has been shared in prior years, but still a fine read with new quotes -- Johnny Davis is baseball’s biggest underdog story by Bobby DeMuro

Story has been shared in prior years, but still a fine read with new quotes -- Johnny Davis is baseball’s biggest underdog story by Bobby DeMuro

Why we love archived audio interviews -- Learn about the meaning behind Keon's pre-at bat ritual as he approaches home plate Enjoy a cool story Blanco shares about how he became a switch-hitter Rick Sweet provides an update on Kyle Wren's groin injury (doing OK) Is Ned Yost V on the way (and insights into coaching third base)

How often do the big league Brewers play an early afternoon matinee, yet you can still enjoy an entire warm-up game on the farm first? Nathan Kirby's starting today for the 9:35 AM Central Mudcat game in Wilmington. Chris Mehring has the noontime Central Timber Rattler game, but that one bumps into the big league broadcast. T-Rats diehards, tune in!

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Biloxi VIDEOS: Troy Stokes on "D" Jake Gatewood HR Luis Ortiz dealin' Ortiz change-up Ortiz slider *** Colorado Springs VIDEO: Tyrone Taylor HR into the New Orleans heavy air

VIDEO via WXXV: Pipeline to "The Show"

Story with quotes linked here, and the video below shows the Shuckers victimized --

Final: New Orleans 4, Colorado Springs 2 Summary on this road game from the Baby Cakes -- Cristhian Adames broke an eighth-inning tie with a two-run triple, and the New Orleans Baby Cakes snapped a seven-game losing streak by defeating the Colorado Springs Sky Sox 4-2 on Tuesday night. Braxton Lee reached on a bunt single leading off the eighth, then beat out the throw to second on a sacrifice bunt attempt by Magneuris Sierra to put two on for Adames, whose sinking liner to center snuck past a diving Keon Broxton and allowed both runners to score. Jonathan Rodriguez followed with a grounder to score Adames with an insurance run. Severino Gonzalez gave up a two-out solo home run to Tyrone Taylor in the ninth before securing his first save of the year and ending the New Orleans skid. The Baby Cakes have won five straight games at home. Johnny Giavotella's second-inning RBI double had been enough for the 'Cakes to carry the lead through most of the night. Giavotella, the former Jesuit High School and University of New Orleans standout, drove in Rafael Ortega, who had walked and swiped second base with one out. Sandy Alcantara turned in his first quality start at Triple-A by blanking the Sky Sox into the sixth inning. A lengthy at-bat with Brett Phillips ended in a two-out walk, and singles by Christian Bethancourt and Ji-Man Choi produced the tying run for Colorado Springs. Alcantara surrendered one run and four hits in six innings with five strikeouts and three walks. Jacob Turner (1-0), making his first appearance for New Orleans since 2013, pitched two innings of scoreless relief and earned the victory. Giavotella's double was the only hit allowed by Sky Sox starter Bubba Derby in five innings. Radhames Liz (1-1) was charged with three runs on two hits and suffered the loss. The homestand continues on Wednesday with the second game of the four-game set against Colorado Springs. First pitch is slated for 7:00 PM Central. *** Box Score / Game Log Brett Phillips two singles, two walks, on base in all four plate appearances; seven groundouts, just one out in the air for Bubba Derby in his solid five one-hit innings (three walks)

Don't forget that our Minor League Daily Link Reports often include archived media, including four Sky Sox interviews posted on Tuesday.

POST-GAME TUE. 4/17: VIDEO via Fox Sports Wisconsin: Eric Thames on the field with Sophia *** VIDEO via Brewers.com: Eric Thames and Josh Hader discuss the Brewers' 2-0 win over the Reds *** VIDEO via Brewers.com: Craig Counsell's postgame press session

The Sky Sox caught up with four recent interviews posted to their new Soundcloud page -- 4/11: Keon Broxton 4/12: Andres Blanco 4/14: Manager Rick Sweet 4/17: Coach Ned Yost IV

MiLB announces pace-of-play rules for 2018