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My own prediction - Mauricio Dubon, Jacob Nottingham, Freddy Peralta, Marcos Diplan On the bubble - I'm sure there will be fans of protecting Kyle Wren, Nate Orf, Aaron Wilkerson, maybe even a Johnny Davis. Keep in mind that if you're advocating adding LHP/1B Nick Ramirez or RHP Angel Ventura from the minor league free agency thread, that's going to impact available 40-man roster spots as well. Feel free to chime in here.

As noted in Tuesday's Link Report, 18-year-old LH-hitting Cuban signee 1B Ernesto Martinez has received a promotion from the DSL to the Arizona League. I seem to remember reports that Martinez' English was fairly strong, so that likely played a factor (his .419 DSL OBP didn't hurt). Also at Maryvale, 2017 7th round juco RHP Bowden Francis has been swapped out to the Wisconsin disabled list. Francis, 21, had made four appearances this summer, but his most recent (and best) was back on July 19th. No word on his actual injury status.

Toby ("And That") pulls triple-duty later this AM on the DSL and Maryvale, thanks for your patience!

Final: Orem 6, Helena 3 Helena's Streak Snapped By Owlz Jay Feliciano goes 2-for-3 in loss to Owlz, extending hitting streak to six games By Garrett Greene / Helena Brewers You know the drill, folks, click, read, learn *** Several quotes from Manager Nestor Corredor in the Helena Independent Record game story. *** Helena Box Score Maybe CF Tristen Lutz should have sat out one more game - golden sombrero; Helena Game Log

Final: Wisconsin 10, Beloit 0 Rattlers Stop Snappers Wisconsin claws its way to within four games of the Wild Card By Chris Mehring / Wisconsin Timber Rattlers Six-run 9th blew it open, but you know Chris enjoyed writing the recap above. And who knew, playoff chase for the T-Rats! *** VIDEO TWEET: Final out *** Wisconsin Box Score CF Zach Clark walked twice in addition to the huge slump-busting three-run HR which made it 4-0 in the 4th. All ten position players who saw action had at least one hit. They drew five walks, and played clean defense. And oh yeah, three pitchers combined on a shutout! Wisconsin Game Log Remarkably, apparently Keston Hiura did not touch the baseball in his second base debut.

Final: Down East 1, Carolina 0 Mudcats lose nail-biter 1-0 as Wood Ducks walk-off The Carolina offense was held to just two hits in the 1-0 loss at Grainger Stadium Detailed summary, even for such a low-scoring affair, please review Greg Young's write-up. *** Carolina Box Score For all the talk about Brevard County's staff from last year, please remember that the Brewers did entrust this young but talented position player squad to a new-to-the-organization hitting coach this year. RHP Marcos Diplan five walks but in six shutout innings, as you read. RHP Wuilder Rodriguez has been so solid for Carolina, this was his first decision in 26 appearances this year (three with Biloxi). Carolina Game Log Does anyone wonder how playing in Lancaster (California League) instead of Carolina would have affected not just the 2017 numbers of the prospect-laden group (we know it would have, obviously - here are the Cal League team stats, note the Jethawks leading the way), but the momentum, confidence and career trajectories of this crew?

Final, Game Two: Colorado Springs 6, Iowa 4 Sky Sox Bounce Back In 6-4 Comeback Phillips, Wren lead seventh-inning rally with two outs to split doubleheader By Robby Veronesi / Colorado Springs Sky Sox Kyle Wren drove in four runs and the Colorado Springs Sky Sox scored three runs in their final at-bats to steal a 6-4 win over the Iowa Cubs in game two of the Tuesday night doubleheader in front of 6,909 at Principal Park. After getting shut out in game one, the Sky Sox (71-48) jumped out in front three pitches into the game. Wren welcomed RHP Scott Carroll to the Iowa Cubs by launching his fourth home run of the season to right field, giving the visitors a quick 1-0 lead. Colorado Springs extended their lead with a pair of runs in the fourth inning. After Nick Noonan singled and Kirk Nieuwenhuis doubled to lead off the inning, Paolo Espino helped his own cause by laying down his second successful sacrifice bunt of the game to score Noonan. One batter later, Wren grounded a single up the middle with two outs to score Nieuwenhuis and give the Sox leadoff batter his second RBI of the night. Iowa (58-63) scored four runs to take the lead in the fifth inning, but the Sox fought back with three runs of their own with two outs in the top of the seventh. A walk, a throwing error and a hit-by-pitch loaded the bases for Brett Phillips who drew a walk with a full count to drive in Chris Colabello and tie the game. One batter later, Wren grounded an infield single to score Tyler Heineman and Yadiel Rivera to give the visitors a two-run lead. The Sox and I-Cubs square off in a single game Wednesday morning at 12:08 PM Central. RHP Taylor Jungmann (8-1, 2.86) looks for his team-leading ninth win of the season in his third start against Iowa in 2017. Colorado Springs Game Two Box Score Closer Rob Scahill's 2017 AAA WHIP = 1.02; yes, Kyle Wren will be Rule 5 talked-about (again), three hits here. Colorado Springs Game Two Game Log Remember, only scheduled for seven innings -- Brett Phillips' walk which drove in the tying run with two outs came on a 3-2 pitch. Yup, one out away from a loss. Nice win! Col. Springs Top of the 7th Pitching Change: Jack Leathersich replaces Dillon Maples, batting 9th. Chris Colabello walks. Tyler Heineman hits a sacrifice bunt. Throwing error by pitcher Jack Leathersich. Chris Colabello to 2nd. Tyler Heineman to 1st. Offensive Substitution: Pinch-hitter Ivan De Jesus Jr. replaces Tim Dillard. Ivan De Jesus Jr. out on a sacrifice bunt, pitcher Jack Leathersich to second baseman Chesny Young. Chris Colabello to 3rd. Tyler Heineman to 2nd. Kirk Nieuwenhuis lines out to second baseman Chesny Young. Yadiel Rivera hit by pitch. Brett Phillips walks. Chris Colabello scores. Tyler Heineman to 3rd. Yadiel Rivera to 2nd. Kyle Wren singles on a ground ball to second baseman Chesny Young. Tyler Heineman scores. Yadiel Rivera scores. Brett Phillips to 2nd. With Mauricio Dubon batting, Brett Phillips steals (7) 3rd base. Kyle Wren steals (24) 2nd base. Mauricio Dubon called out on strikes.

Final, Game One: Iowa 2, Colorado Springs 1 Sox Shut Out In Game One, 2-0 Orf extends hitting streak to six games in loss Brief report on the road loss, pasted below -- Nate Orf extended his hitting streak to six games, but the Iowa Cubs defeated the Colorado Springs Sky Sox in game one of the Tuesday night doubleheader, 2-0, at Des Moines' Principal Park. Junior Guerra (1-2, 3.15 ERA) tossed another solid start for Colorado Springs (70-48), allowing a pair of runs on four hits while striking out three Iowa batters in four innings. In his four starts for the Sox this season, Guerra has allowed three earned runs or less in each appearance. Orf recorded the lone hit for the Sky Sox offense, extending his hitting streak to six games. In his last six games -including game one Tuesday - Orf is batting .380 (9-for-24) with six runs and two RBI. Colorado Springs Game One Box Score 48 pitches, 33 strikes for RHP Junior Guerra, fell victim to the need for a pinch-hitter in a seven-inning game. Nate Orf's 2017 OBP of .389 tops his career OBP of .385 - a manager's dream. 17 HBP's last year, only his 3rd of 2017 last night. Colorado Springs Game One Game Log Ejection: Colorado Springs Sky Sox Manager Rick Sweet ejected by HP umpire Clay Park (4th) Col. Springs Top of the 4th Pitching Change: David Garner replaces Brad Markey, batting 9th. Ivan De Jesus Jr. strikes out swinging. Stephen Vogt strikes out swinging. Colorado Springs Sky Sox Manager Rick Sweet ejected by HP umpire Clay Park. Chris Colabello walks. Brett Phillips lines out to left fielder John Andreoli.

Look for these just prior to the respective game times -- Colorado Springs Media Notes - Linked on the Sky Sox official blog Carolina Media Notes - Linked on the Mudcats official blog Wisconsin Media Notes - Linked on the Rattler Radio blog *** STANDINGS: AAA - Pacific Coast League American Northern Division AA - Southern League South Division High-A - Carolina League Southern Division A - Midwest League Western Division Pioneer League North Division Arizona League Central Division Dominican Summer League San Pedro Division Dominican Summer League North Division NOTE: Divisional standings for the two DSL teams point to the same shared page link. NOTE #2: The Standings Links above will reflect second-half standings for Biloxi, Carolina, and Wisconsin. You can easily then click on "Overall Standings" once you've reached the initial link. *** Sortable individual stat pages: Colorado Springs Biloxi Carolina Wisconsin Helena Maryvale DSL Brewers DSL Brewers/Indians *** Weather.com: Des Moines, IA Kinston, NC Beloit, WI Helena, MT Scottsdale, AZ Santo Domingo, DR

Follow Tuesday's action as it happens with box score / game log links: Colorado Springs Game One Colorado Springs Game Two Carolina Wisconsin Helena Maryvale DSL Brewers DSL Brewers/Indians MiLB.com feature -- organizational scoreboard, Brewers

Tuesday's Daily Menu: All times are Central Colorado Springs: RHP's Junior Guerra and Paolo Espino in a doubleheader at Iowa (Cubs), 4:38 PM pre-game, 5:08 gametime; each contest slated for seven innings Free Live Audio Link Dan Karcher, the longtime play-by-play voice of the Sky Sox is on Twitter @SkySoxKarch; joining him again this season is Dan Acheson (@Dan_Acheson) MiLB.TV -- for subscribers; all Colorado Springs games, home and away, will be available to watch via MiLB.TV's $49.99 season-long package ($12.99 to pay for a single month). The audio feed is from the home team. The video of each game is archived online, which is a nice feature. All MiLB.TV details available at the link. NOTE: Notice that on MiLB.TV's page, you can click on "Filter", then "Milwaukee Brewers", and you'll see just the Crew's organizational TV lineup. ********** Biloxi: Idle ********** Carolina: RHP Marcos Diplan at Down East (Cubs), 5:45 PM pre-game, 6:00 gametime Free Live Audio Link We look forward to Mudcats audio with Greg Young (@gregyoungjr), especially after going without gameday audio for much of the Brewers' stay in Brevard County. MiLB.TV - Yes, Carolina home games will be on MiLB.TV, sweet. It appears three other Carolina League teams (Salem, Myrtle Beach, and Winston-Salem) broadcast as well. ********** Wisconsin: RHP Carlos Herrera at Beloit (Athletics), 6:40 PM pre-game, 7:00 gametime Free Live Audio Link Chris Mehring is back to do his customary fantastic work as the Voice of the Rattlers. Follow him on Twitter @CMehring; we'll link to Chris' infamous blog often -- Rattler Radio. MiLB.TV - Eight of the 16 Midwest League teams telecast their home games, and Wisconsin, once again, is among them. We'll let you know when a road TV feed is available. In 2017, fifteen games will be broadcast on Spectrum Sports in Wisconsin, available on channel 32 and in HD on channel 1332. We'll keep you posted with our "DVR Alerts" days in advance. *** Helena: RHP Jayson Rose at home vs. Orem (Angels), 7:45 PM pre-game, 8:05 gametime Free Live Audio Link Garrett Greene (@Garrett_Greene) has your H-Crew coverage for 2017 *** Maryvale: at the Giants' complex in Scottsdale, 7:00 PM gametime; never audio for games in this league *** DSL Brewers: at the DSL Phillies "White" Squad, 9:30 AM DSL Brewers/Indians: at home vs. the DSL Cubs #1 Squad, 9:30 AM For each DSL contest, game data won't be available until later in the day We'll link to this Dominican Summer League Brewers' thread as part of the Daily Menu all season to assist you with your familiarity with these young men. You can also use that link to differentiate between Brewer and Indians' prospects on the co-op team.

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VIDEOS via @BrewerProspect, Biloxi action: Another Jake Gatewood triple Troy Stokes HR Without this blast, the no-hitter may not have happened, if extra innings proved harmful. Final score 1-0.

VIDEO from Helena: Brief game highlights, including the 2nd of KJ Harrison's home runs

VIDEO: Quite the display

Catching up on recent transactions -- On Sunday, RHP Tim Dillard returned to the Colorado Springs roster from the Helena roster. On Monday, RHP Bubba Derby was activated from the Helena roster in order to make his Sky Sox start. To make room, RHP Tristan Archer was placed on the Helena roster. Also on Monday, catcher Dustin Houle was activated from the Biloxi DL, where he's been since July 13th. Losing his spot, placed on the DL retro to 8/10, was catcher A.J. Murray, still yet to make his AA debut. All those rainouts last week did him no favors. From Monday's Rattler Radio Blog -- The Milwaukee Brewers have announced that C Mitch Ghelfi has been transferred to the Timber Rattlers from the Carolina Mudcats and that RHP Carlos Herrera has been activated from the Wisconsin disabled list. Both C Nathan Rodriguez and RHP Andrew Vernon have been placed on the Wisconsin DL.

Final, Game One: Helena 8, Orem 7, nine innings (scheduled for seven) Final, Game Two: Helena 4, Orem 3 Brewers Sweep Double Header Against Owlz KJ Harrison's 5 RBI night help lead the Brewers to a pair of one-run wins over the Owlz Detailed combined write-up at the link... *** Helena Game One Box Score Orem the home game here for the makeup game... Helena Game One Game Log Ejections: Helena Brewers Manager Nestor Corredor ejected by HP umpire Tyler Johnson (9th) *** Helena Game Two Box Score KJ Harrison caught in Game One (one SB against), was the DH here; huge performance in the twinbill. Helena Game Two Game Log

We learn the reason in the MiLB.com link why Hiram Burgos went only two innings...promotion coming up, take a read for details if you haven't already.

Four Shuckers spin team's first no-hitter Burgos, Snow, Ramirez, Lopez combine on seven-inning feat By Tyler Maun / MiLB.com Quotes within...

Final: Carolina 3, Down East 2, 12 innings McDowell scores twice in 3-2, 12-inning victory The Mudcats totaled three runs on only three hits in their 3-2, 12-inning victory Greg does a fine job of explaining how the Mudcats pulled out a game they had little right to win statistically... *** Carolina Box Score Corey Ray 0-for-5 with four strikeouts. Sigh...133 K's in 95 games. Wes Wilson had a similar game line, but that won't bring up the same level of concern among readers here, naturally. Carolina Game Log Obvious kudos to the arms here -- Down East: Team RISP: 1-for-12. Team LOB: 10.

Final: Wisconsin 8, Beloit 7 Rattlers Hang On to Win at Beloit Wisconsin beats Snappers 8-7 to open four-game series By Chris Mehring / Wisconsin Timber Rattlers As always, Chris takes us through every bit of action... *** VIDEO TWEET: The final out *** Wisconsin Box Score 3B Dallas Carroll was 4-for-4 (double, walk), and since he has played ten games now with the Rattlers (three multi-hit games), his player page link provides a nice ten-game snapshot of how it's gone since the promotion. Wisconsin Game Log

Final: Colorado Springs 6, New Orleans 1 Pitching Dominates In 6-1 Victory Sox salvage series finale to reach win No. 70 By Robby Veronesi / Colorado Springs Sky Sox *** Colorado Springs Box Score RHP Bubba Derby is only in his age 23 season, nice bounceback year for him. VIDEO TWEET via @BrewerProspect: Brett Phillips OF assist Colorado Springs Game Log Col. Springs Bottom of the 6th Lewis Brinson grounds out, second baseman Steve Lombardozzi Jr. to first baseman Cal Towey. Chris Colabello flies out to left fielder Eury Perez. Brett Phillips flies out to center fielder Chad Hinshaw. New Orleans Top of the 7th Defensive Substitution: Kirk Nieuwenhuis replaces center fielder Lewis Brinson, batting 3rd, playing right field. VIDEO TWEET via @BrewerProspect: Watch as Brinson comes up lame