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AUDIO via the Biloxi Pre-Game Show: "Newest Biloxi Shucker Troy Stokes Jr. talks about his promotion to Double-A, twitter handle and much more."

AUDIO via Thursday's Sky Sox pregame show: Always entertaining Manager Rick Sweet, shares how he informed Ryan Cordell about the trade, and social media in a AAA environment

Originally posted June 10th -- Then a July 20th update -- Brewers announced Berroa's release today. There must be a backstory given the numbers, including the 2017 numbers (and his southpaw-ness), but we'll never know. His player page is linked above. *** Finally, July 28th -- Oooh, never say never! From MiLB.com: "Free agent left-hander Silvestre Berroa received a 72-game ban after testing positive for performance-enhancers boldenone and stanozolol. Berroa has spent all three of his Minor League seasons in the Dominican Summer League. He had a 1.50 ERA with 15 strikeouts and six walks in 24 innings for the Brewers' DSL affiliate this season before being released on July 19. The 20-year-old southpaw spent the 2015 and 2016 campaigns in the D-backs' system. His suspension will go into effect when he signs with an organization." *** Clearly, the Brewers had an inkling a suspension was forthcoming.

Now there's a follow-up release stating De Jesus, Jr., will remain on the active roster, as the Brewers reverse course. Instead Tim Dillard goes back to "Helena".

And Adam McCalvy with a Cody Ponce update -- Speaking of Carolina, No. 21 Brewers prospect Cody Ponce returned to the mound for the Mudcats on Thursday for the first time in 17 days after missing time with a left oblique strain. Ponce allowed two hits and a walk while striking out three batters in two scoreless innings.

Injury updates on Tyrone Taylor and Corbin Burnes at the links.

Here's a light Q&A with Sky Sox RHP Bubba Derby.

Via a Sky Sox Press Release -- INF Ivan De Jesus, Jr. has been placed on the disabled list retroactive to July 27. No word on the nature of the injury for the veteran having an outstanding season. RHP Angel Ventura is back on the Sky Sox roster after a one-day crunch had him on the Helena paper roster.

This game was rained out, but the co-op team did play (and played well), Brad with details a bit later.

Look for these just prior to the respective game times -- Colorado Springs Media Notes - Linked on the Sky Sox official blog Biloxi Media Notes - Linked on the Shuck Dynasty 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: Colorado Springs, CO Pensacola, FL Zebulon, NC Burlington, IA Missoula, MT Santo Domingo, DR

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

Friday's Daily Menu: TGIF! All times are Central Colorado Springs: RHP Bubba Derby at home vs. Tacoma (Mariners), 7:30 PM pre-game, 8:00 gametime 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: RHP Freddy Peralta at Pensacola (Reds), 6:15 PM pre-game, 6:35 gametime Free Live Audio Link Chris Harris is the play-by-play voice of the Shuckers. Follow Chris on Twitter @CHarris731. We'll be linking to his fantastic "Shuck Dynasty" blog. Erik Bremer (@Erik_Bremer) joins Chris often. All games, home and away, are scheduled to be radio broadcast. MiLB.TV - Eight of the ten Southern League teams telecast their home games, and Biloxi is among them. Only games in Chattanooga and Mobile won't be available. ********** Carolina: RHP Marcos Diplan at home vs. Wilmington (Royals), 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 Thomas Jankins at Burlington (Angels), 6:10 PM pre-game, 6:30 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 Harold Chirino at Missoula (Diamondbacks), 7:45 PM pre-game, 8:05 gametime Free Live Audio Link Garrett Greene (@Garrett_Greene) has your H-Crew coverage for 2017 *** Maryvale: Idle *** DSL Brewers: at home vs. the DSL Phillies "White" Squad, 9:30 AM DSL Brewers/Indians: at 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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The Biloxi game summary included this as to why Corbin Burnes' exit was even earlier than one would like to see: Burnes (L, 3-3) struggled for the second consecutive start, allowing four runs in the second inning on a two-run home run from Aristedes Aquino and back-to-back two-out hits from Blake Trahan and Gabriel Guerrero. Though the righty took his at-bat in the top of the third, an earlier slip on the wet infield grass prompted the Shuckers to remove him after two frames for precautionary reasons. Pensacola (17-16, 57-46) led 4-1 after two innings.

Timber Rattlers' Herrera goes the distance Brewers No. 30 prospect allows two hits in first complete game By Tyler Maun, MiLB.com Lots of insightful quotes from Wisconsin pitching coach Steve Cline in this well-earned nightly feature article on Carlos.

Not quite sure I understand the context of your post, but MiLB.com did grab comments from Colorado Springs hitting coach Al LeBoeuf as part of a feature article with additional video -- Dubon scores career-high five runs for Sky Sox Brewers No. 9 prospect reaches base in all six plate appearances By Alex Kraft / MiLB.com

Final, Game Two: Wisconsin 4, Burlington 0 Yee-hah! Herrera Tosses a Shutout for Rattlers Win in Game Two Right-hander allows two hits and strikes out six By Chris Mehring / Wisconsin Timber Rattlers Yeah, you want to read a nugget-loaded game summary that begins: Carlos Herrera and the Wisconsin Timber Rattlers had enough. *** VIDEO TWEET: Final out call! *** Wisconsin Game Two Box Score You did read about Keston at the summary link, right? Love the fact he'll have a big league first name where you'll just say Keston, and everyone will know who you're talking about. Wes Wilson and Nathan Rodriguez -- you go, men. Do you think Adam Lind even once has checked to see how the teenage pitchers the Mariners traded for him are doing? Nah, me neither. Wisconsin Game Two Game Log Stellar, enjoy.

Final, Game One: Burlington 4, Wisconsin 1 From the game summary linked above: The Bees have beaten the Timber Rattlers the last ten times the teams have played. Wisconsin Game One Box Score OK, on to Game Two... Wisconsin Game One Game Log RHP Josh Pennington's three-run 1st, which was also documented in Chris' write-up, started well -- Burlington Bottom of the 1st Jonah Todd grounds out, shortstop Devin Hairston to first baseman Ronnie Gideon. Derek Jenkins grounds out, shortstop Devin Hairston to first baseman Ronnie Gideon. Artemis Kadkhodaian hit by pitch. Richard Fecteau doubles (5) on a ground ball to left fielder Joantgel Segovia. Artemis Kadkhodaian to 3rd. Stephen Kerr singles on a ground ball to left fielder Joantgel Segovia. Artemis Kadkhodaian scores. Richard Fecteau scores. Stephen Kerr advances to 2nd, on a fielding error by left fielder Joantgel Segovia. Sam McDonnell singles on a ground ball to left fielder Joantgel Segovia. Stephen Kerr scores. Sam McDonnell to 2nd on the throw. With Franklin Navarro batting, wild pitch by Josh Pennington, Sam McDonnell to 3rd. Franklin Navarro grounds out to first baseman Ronnie Gideon.

Final: Colorado Springs 16, Tacoma 9 Sky Sox Clinch Series In Slugfest Colorado Springs scores in double-figures for third straight game By Robby Veronesi / Colorado Springs Sky Sox Nick Noonan drove in a season-high four runs, accounting for 1/4 of the total runs Thursday night. (Paat Kelly photo) *** As you just read in the summary linked above, Mauricio Dubon, quickly acclimating himself to AAA, scored five runs, with this one the most prominent -- *** Colorado Springs Box Score Team RISP: 10-for-23. That'll work. Crooked numbers galore. Colorado Springs Game Log Eventful evening for Wei-Chung Wang with inherited failures, hits, K's, and errors while on the mound -- Tacoma Top of the 6th Gordon Beckham called out on strikes. D. J. Peterson walks. Ian Miller pops out to third baseman Nick Noonan in foul territory. Tuffy Gosewisch doubles (16) on a line drive to left fielder Kyle Wren. D. J. Peterson to 3rd. Tyler Smith walks. Pitching Change: Wei-Chung Wang replaces Andrew Barbosa. Dropped foul pop error by third baseman Nick Noonan. Leonys Martin hits a grand slam (11) to right center field. D. J. Peterson scores. Tuffy Gosewisch scores. Tyler Smith scores. Boog Powell singles on a line drive to left fielder Kyle Wren. Taylor Motter grounds out, shortstop Yadiel Rivera to first baseman Chris Colabello. Tacoma Top of the 7th Daniel Vogelbach reaches on a fielding error by second baseman Mauricio Dubon. Gordon Beckham called out on strikes. D. J. Peterson singles on a ground ball to shortstop Yadiel Rivera. Daniel Vogelbach to 2nd. Ian Miller singles on a fly ball to center fielder Keon Broxton. Daniel Vogelbach to 3rd. J. Peterson to 2nd. Tuffy Gosewisch strikes out swinging. Tyler Smith called out on strikes.

RHP Tim Dillard activated from the Sky Sox DL in order to make a spot start Thursday, likely foretelling a return to Milwaukee for 40-man roster RHP Paolo Espino, who would be rested and obviously has multi-inning availability out of the pen. But since Espino's potential recall isn't official as of yet, room had to be made, and RHP Angel Ventura, who recently made a start, was placed on the Helena paper roster.

AUDIO via the Rattler Radio Soundcloud: "Wisconsin Timber Rattlers manager Matt Erickson stops by for his weekly "Chat with Matt". This week: Talks about preparation on rain days and doubleheader days, former Timber Rattler Troy Stokes, Jr. getting the bump to Biloxi, Keston Hiura's progress to playing defense, and updates on 2B Tucker Neuhaus and RHP Braden Webb." *** Neuhaus: MRI on knee, no ligament damage, still tender, no baseball activity for at least a week Webb: Bullpen today, should be back as part of a tandem soon - unclear what his injury has been

Gindl's return path to majors goes through Richmond By Tim Pearrell, Richmond Times-Dispatch Plenty of quotes, sweet article...

AUDIO via Tuesday's Sky Sox Pregame: Super-effective as of late, LHP Andrew Barbosa

Tim Dillard, not Paolo Espino, gets the start for Colorado Springs tonight.