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The Warbirds arrival will likely lead to the end of collegiate summer baseball in Wilson, as the Wilson Tobs won't be locally funded any longer. ‘They don’t want us in town’: Tobs future in Wilson uncertain After nearly 30 years in Wilson, the Tobs baseball team faces an uncertain future as denied funding and stalled lease talks push the team to consider relocating from its longtime home. We won't link to each story on this, but it was referred to early within this thread as an implication of the new stadium and the 25-mile migration of the Mudcats.

Duvall may not see action in 2025, but he counts against the 165 stateside roster limit, which I imagine is why you are inquiring. This is based on the same appreciated courtesy review the Brewers provide when we compile the lists for minor league free agency and Rule 5 eligibility.

We are back up to 33 minor league free agents to be as of 07/17, and the initial post in this thread reflects this. OF Drew Avans - Avans, 29, was added to this list when he was outrighted to AAA Nashville on 7/18. C Andrick Nava - Nava was acquired for cash from the Phillies on July 18th, to help shore up catcher depth in the middle levels of the system. He turns 24 in October.

Updated the initial post in this thread: Phillies (06/14/24) -- Acquired INF Casey Martin in exchange for cash considerations with: Phillies (07/17/25) -- Acquired C Andrick Nava in exchange for cash considerations

Apparently, it's the Phillies the Crew turns to for miscellaneous roster fill when positional staffing is tight. The most recent Philly trade prior to today: Phillies (06/14/24) -- Acquired INF Casey Martin in exchange for cash considerations Martin is no longer with the organization, and it appears his pro career ended with last year's .485 OPS in 54 games with Biloxi.

Via the Milwaukee Tailgate "Bonus" Podcast - "This is a bonus, teaser episode of the Minor League Extra available to all listeners. In it, Ryan Topp and Spencer Michaelis discuss the first five picks the Brewers made in this year's MLB draft. If you would like to hear about picks from the 4th through 20th round, you'll need to subscribe here at the Ball and Glove level and above. If you do, you'll not only get the Minor League Extra, but also Paul's weekly Packer previews during football season."

Wednesday 7/16: Via the Milwaukee Tailgate "Bonus" Podcast - "This is a bonus, teaser episode of the Minor League Extra available to all listeners. In it, Ryan Topp and Spencer Michaelis discuss the first five picks the Brewers made in this year's MLB draft. If you would like to hear about picks from the 4th through 20th round, you'll need to subscribe here at the Ball and Glove level and above. If you do, you'll not only get the Minor League Extra, but also Paul's weekly Packer previews during football season." Via WSCO's "The Show with Balky" (download link): Matt Carroll of the "Cold Brew Podcast" (go to the 06:45 minute mark) Via the "View from Bernie's Chalet" Podcast: "Jason, Hyatt & Tim chat sweep of the Nats, All-Star game/HR derby/futures game and draft, answer listener questions & preview the Dodgers & Mariners series."

The well-traveled road for fireballing 2015 - 2019 Brewers farmhand Michael Petersen continues, including Carolina (then High-A) and Wisconsin (then low-A). Petersen, born in England, has been a WBC Great Britain participant.

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Updated the initial post in this thread: Dodgers (01/03/24) -- Acquired LHP Bryan Hudson in exchange for LHP Justin Chambers and cash with: Dodgers (07/09/25) -- Acquired OF Steward Berroa in exchange for cash Astros (03/26/17) -- Acquired C Tyler Heineman in exchange for cash considerations with: Astros (06/19/25) -- Acquired cash in exchange for 1B Wes Clarke

On 7/16, the above text was removed from the initial post in this thread. Nittoli and Zimmermann are known opt-outs, Jay may very well have been as well. There are now 31 names to consider on the minor league free-agent-to-be list, not 34.

Context on Zimmerman -

The Instagram account for "troycollinsbaseballlife" has brief video clips from Tuesday's Arizona Rookie game, primarily catcher Kevin Garcia (as the DH) and starting RHP Miqueas Mercedes.

This thread will be utilized for any minor league news Wednesday and Thursday. Organizational Scoreboard

Monday 7/14: Via WSCO's "The Show with Balky" (download link): "Brewer Fanatic's Jack Stern (go to the 23:45 minute mark) *** Tuesday 7/15: Via WTMJ's Morning News (download link): Pat Murphy Via the "Brewers Unfiltered" Podcast: "Former Brewers infielder Mark Loretta joins Sophia Minnaert, Tim Dillard and Adam McCalvy as we gear up to celebrate 25 Seasons of American Family Field. Loretta reflects on playing during a pivotal time in Milwaukee when the foundation for both the team’s future and its new ballpark were being laid. He shares stories from County Stadium, his love for the city’s iconic tailgate culture, and what it meant to be part of a club building toward something bigger." Via 97.3's "Czabe and Butch Show" (Hour Three): Hunter Baumgardt (go to the 28:30 minute mark) Via WTMJ's Midday News (download link): Adam McCalvy Via the "Cold Brew Podcast": "Dave Gasper and Matt Carroll talk about the Brewers hot stretch heading into the All-Star Break and one of their young pitchers earning a surprising and controversial All-Star nod. Also, the MLB Draft has come and gone, Dave and Matt break down the Brewers class and who's most exciting to get into the system." Via the "Wisconsin Sports Daily Show" with Steve "Sparky" Fifer: "Andrew Wagner of Forbes Sports explains why we should pump the brakes on an extension for Miz" Via the "Wisconsin Sports Daily Show" with Steve "Sparky" Fifer: "Los Angeles Angels 2025 MLB 3rd round draft pick Nate Snead discusses his journey from South Milwaukee to major league draft pick. Nate discusses what the draft process was like & how he ended up with the Angels." Via the "Wisconsin Sports Daily Show" with Steve "Sparky" Fifer: "Former MLB exec David P. Samson discusses the business decisions behind some of the biggest stories of the MLB All-Star event. David explains why choices being made around the Tampa Bay Rays are big mistakes." Via the Brew Crew Review Podcast: "Draft recap 2025"

Interesting, when I viewed the scoreboard for today during the morning hours, it definitely showed a night game. I have removed the text "This Time Under the Lights in Maryvale" from the subject line of this thread.

Wisconsin Timber Rattlers sent OF Luis Castillo on a rehab assignment to ACL Brewers. ACL Brewers placed RHP Alexander Vallecillo on the 7-day injured list. Castillo was placed on the IL back on April 14th. Bummer for Vallecillo, who missed all of 2024 and 2025 to date, except for one appearance with the ACL Brewers on July 2nd in which he struggled.

Monday 7/14: Latest Milwaukee Tailgate Podcast - "The Brewers have won more games before the all-star game than any team in club history and the guys talk all about the strong finish to the first half, Andrew Vaughn, Caleb Durbin, the draft, comebacks and some potential trades." Via WTMJ's Morning News (download link): Mark Tauscher on Jacob Misiorowski's All-Star selection Via 97.3's "The Steve Czaban Show" (Hour Two): Vinny Rottino Via WTMJ's Morning News (download link): Jerry Augustine Via WTMJ's Afternoon News (download link): Lane Grindle Locked on Brewers with Chuck Freimund - "For the last two days it seems everyone not associated with the Brewers and their fan base has been complaining about Jacob Misiorowski in tonight's MLB All Star Game. Also, the Brewers completed their draft selections and we talk with draft expert Dan Zielinski - the pride of Slinger - from Baseball Prospect Journal.com" Via the Fan Milwaukee's "Mason Crosby Show": Andrew Wagner of Forbes Sports Via the "Wisconsin Sports Daily Show" with Steve "Sparky" Fifer: "College Baseball Journalist for D1 Baseball (and early Brewerfan.com pioneer) Patrick Ebert discusses all of the Brewers draft picks up to this point. Patrick breaks down the Brewers approach to the draft & why their early picks are so promising." Via Bart Winkler's "Into the Winklerverse": "Bart is live from his basement and Tim Shea is live inside of a Subway (???) to chat about the tremendous run the Brewers have been on, going 35-15 in their last 50 games." Via "Foul Territory":

This thread will be utilized for any minor league news Tuesday. Organizational Scoreboard