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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: Round Rock, TX Biloxi, MS Winston-Salem, NC Grand Chute, WI Helena, MT Glendale, AZ Santo Domingo, DR

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

Saturday's Daily Menu: All times are Central Colorado Springs: RHP Bubba Derby at Round Rock (Rangers), 5:35 PM pre-game, 6:05 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 Luis Ortiz at home vs. 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: LHP Kodi Medeiros at Winston-Salem (White Sox), 5:15 PM pre-game, 5:30 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 Josh Pennington at home vs. Burlington (Angels), 6:15 PM pre-game, 6:35 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 Dylan File at home vs. Missoula (Diamondbacks), 7:45 PM pre-game, 8:05 gametime Free Live Audio Link The broadcast duo of Craig Durham (@CraigMDurham) and Garrett Greene (@Garrett_Greene) has your H-Crew coverage for 2017 *** Maryvale: at the Dodgers' complex in Glendale, 9:00 PM gametime; never audio for games in this league *** DSL Brewers: at the DSL Diamondbacks #2 Squad, 9:30 AM DSL Brewers/Indians: at home vs. the DSL Dodgers #2 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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Quick Q&A article with Helena catcher Brent Diaz

The Brewers have signed RHP Jorge Mancebo, a 22-year-old RHP and Dominican native who previously pitched for the Rangers' organization in the Dominican Summer League. Mancebo pitched in 2014 and part of 2015 prior to his July 20, 2015 release. He has not pitched in affiliated ball play since then, we would imagine Mancebo will be assigned to one of the two DSL squads, but that official transaction has not been made yet.

RHP Junior Rincon, who left as a minor league free agent after 2016, has found work, signed by Atlanta and assigned to High-A.

Via the Sky Sox -- The Colorado Springs Sky Sox and the Milwaukee Brewers have announced that OF Lewis Brinson and INF Mauricio Dubon have been placed on the temporary inactive list due to their participation in the All-Star Futures Game. In a pair of corresponding moves, RHP Forrest Snow has been reinstated from the temporary inactive list and C Tyler Heineman has been transferred to the Sky Sox roster from Rookie Helena. Roster at 25.

VIDEO TWEET via @BrewCrewBlue: Biloxi's Freddy Peralta K Montage

Another look --

As also posted in our "Draft / International Signings Forum" --

VIDEO TWEET: The Sky Sox shutout win all the more remarkable when you realize their itinerary for the prior 24 hours, as Tim Dillard documents so well

Final: Billings 9, Helena 2 Middle Innings Too Much Trouble For Brewers In Loss Brewers can't find a hit after the third inning in 9-2 loss to Billings By Garrett Greene / Helena Brewers *** In addition to the detailed summary you just read linked above, the Helena Independent Record game story includes photos and quotes: Mustangs hammer Brewers in series finale, 9-2 Erik C. Anderson Includes this on our friend RHP Braulio Ortiz -- Braulio Ortiz finished the game off, and had a wild start to his outing. While warming up, Ortiz hurled a pitch into the back stop. When he got his hand on the ball and fired to second base to close out the pre-inning warmup, his toss didn’t find a recipient, as his intended target didn’t’ see it coming. The whole scene served as a fitting, 10-second microcosm of the Brewers’ off night -- though Ortiz did bounce back to strike out three, while giving up a hit, one earned run and two walks. Helena Box Score RHP Michael Petersen three shaky-to-bad outings since his initial six-inning shutout stint; 24th round RHP Robbie Hitt was stellar in the best of his three outings to date. Even from the reports we saw upon his 2015 signing, it was evident OF Jay Feliciano would have some pop in his bat. Twelve HR's thus far in 315 AB's, including rough power locations such as the DSL and Maryvale. Helena Game Log

Brewers make trade with Orioles for international signing bonus slots Not currently clear how much the Brewers are receiving Brad Ford, BrewCrewBall.com *** Good luck to RHP Aaron Myers in the Orioles' organization. The 2.5 year career peripherals certainly would have caught Baltimore's eye, although if you've listened to the Rattler Radio podcasts, you realize that velocity is not part of Myers' game, but there are places for the Pat Neshek-types in the sport. Proves that every single farmhand is playing for "every" organization - Myers was an undrafted free agent signing after the 2015 draft.

The 2014 6th round RHP out of a Louisiana high school is only 21 (22 later this month), and as Toby noted last night on Twitter, just couldn't fully overcome injuries (missed much of 2016 with an elbow strain). Hopefully he gets another affiliated opportunity.

Final: Colorado Springs 4, Round Rock 0 Pitching Staff Halts Express, 4-0 Cooper's early blast and shutdown pitching fuels road win By Robby Veronesi / Colorado Springs Sky Sox Brief enough on this low-scoring road game that I'll cut and paste here -- The Colorado Springs Sky Sox tied a season-high by striking out 15 batters in a 4-0 shutout over the Round Rock Express in front of 10,213 at Dell Diamond Friday night. In his first start since going a season-long 7 1/3 innings July 2 in Omaha, Angel Ventura (4-1, 3.00) shut down the Express over 6 1/3 innings. The right-hander allowed three hits and struck out a season-high eight, doubling his previous season-high of four. VIDEO TWEET via @BrewerProspect: Angel Ventura K Montage Tyler Cravy, Wei-Chung Wang and David Goforth combined to strike out seven Express batters, leading the Sox to tie a season-high in strikeouts. The Sox also struck out 15 batters June 17 against Oklahoma City at Security Service Field. The Sky Sox (55-32) jumped out to a quick lead three batters into the game. Brett Phillips drove in run No. 61 on a sacrifice fly to deep left field, scoring Mauricio Dubon. Garrett Cooper then added to the lead, crushing a two-run home run off the building in straightaway centerfield. Lewis Brinson scored on Cooper's 17th home run of 2017, completing the 3-run first inning. VIDEO TWEET via @BrewerProspect: Garrett Cooper's HR The visitors added another run to their total in the sixth inning. After a pair of walks knocked Round Rock starter David Ledbetter from the game, Nick Noonan lofted the second Sox sacrifice fly to left field, scoring Cooper with the bases loaded and giving Colorado Springs a 4-0 advantage. The Sky Sox look to clinch the quick three-game series Saturday evening at 6:05 p.m. CT. RHP Bubba Derby (2-0, 2.16) takes the mound against Round Rock for the first time in his career against Express RHP James Dykstra (0-3, 9.00). Colorado Springs Box Score The problem with spending three seasons in the Dominican Summer League is that before the organization can blink, you become a minor league free agent at age 24. RHP Angel Ventura is quickly setting himself up for a 40-man roster spot -- no matter what, he is a Scouting / Player Development Success Story. Ideally, the Brewers will speak with Ventura immediately after the season, sign him to a minor league deal for 2018, perhaps with a big league camp invite, and thus preserve a 40-man spot. Otherwise, Ventura will be in heavy demand across baseball. Colorado Springs Game Log At least for Express fans, it was Duck Dynasty night.

AUDIO via Thursday's Sky Sox Pre-Game: Manager Rick Sweet

Back to the Carolina game -- VIDEO TWEETS via @BrewerProspect: Trent Clark HR Jordan Yamamoto K Montage

Final: Burlington 4, Wisconsin 3 Late Wisconsin Miscue Leads to Bees Win Rattlers fall 4-3 to Burlington at home By Chris Mehring / Wisconsin Timber Rattlers It's a fine write-up as usual linked above, but another disheartening one as well. The Rattlers simply don't have the margin of error production-wise to overcome the slightest mistakes. And how many tight games have ended on double-play grounders this season? Seems every other loss ends that way -- an exaggeration, but still... *** *** VIDEO: Additional brief peaks via Fox11Online *** VIDEO TWEET via @BrewerProspect: "Strikeout & pick-off at 3rd by Mario Feliciano" *** AUDIO via the Rattler Radio Soundcloud: "A few technical difficulites cut short tonight's postgame podcast, but Kyle Lobner and Chris Mehring still have audio from Colton Cross, Devin Hairston, and Matt Erickson in the Timber Rattlers clubhouse after Friday's 4-3 loss to the Burlington Bees." *** Wisconsin Box Score Midwest League Team Stats - Offense Not pretty, folks... Wisconsin Game Log Not sure why catcher Nathan Rodriguez was pulled after circling the bases here -- listening to the podcast now, if the guys mention something, I'll update. UPDATE: Turns out a bounced pitch caught his elbow while on defense, removed as a precaution -- thanks, Podcast People! Wisconsin Bottom of the 5th Nathan Rodriguez walks. Gilbert Lara strikes out swinging. Devin Hairston flies out to center fielder Derek Jenkins. Carlos Belonis triples (1) on a fly ball to center fielder Derek Jenkins. Nathan Rodriguez scores. Pitching Change: Adrian Almeida replaces Jose Suarez. With Weston Wilson batting, passed ball by Jack Kruger, Carlos Belonis scores. Weston Wilson flies out to center fielder Derek Jenkins. Burlington Top of the 6th Defensive Substitution: Mario Feliciano replaces catcher Nathan Rodriguez, batting 8th, playing catcher. *** Frustration in more than one way to end it -- Wisconsin Bottom of the 9th Ronnie Gideon called out on strikes. Wisconsin Timber Rattlers designated hitter Ronnie Gideon ejected by HP umpire James Folske. Joantgel Segovia singles on a ground ball to pitcher Jackson Zarubin. Joantgel Segovia advances to 2nd, on a throwing error by pitcher Jackson Zarubin. Tucker Neuhaus hit by pitch. Demi Orimoloye grounds into a double play, third baseman Richard Fecteau to first baseman Brennan Morgan. Joantgel Segovia out at 3rd.

VIDEO TWEET via the Shuckers: Game highlights / lowlights *** VIDEO via WXXV: Additional look at the Biloxi game, including SS Angel Ortega's web gem

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Keep in mind earlier in 2017 there was a similar independent league announcement on a different player, and the Brewers later debunked that the signing occurred. This new signing hasn't been announced by the team yet, but certainly seems as though it will end up as official -- RHP Alec Kenilvort is 24 years old, a 15th round college pick in 2014. He was released by the Rockies in March. He landed with the Schaumburg (IL) Boomers of the Frontier League. Here are his stat pages: MiLB.com Baseball Reference (includes his 2017 indy numbers) Kenilvort Joining Brewers Organization The press release linked just above contains plenty of details on Kenilvort's 2017 campaign, including this, and is obviously a suggested read: Kenilvort was consistently throwing in the mid 90’s while reaching the upper 90’s on occasion. Also: Kenilvort will become the fifth former Boomer in the affiliated ranks when he reports to the Brewers Low-A affiliate in the Midwest League, the Wisconsin TimberRattlers. Now, it would make sense that Kenilvort is assigned to the Rattlers, but it would also seem likely that he may report to Maryvale first, even if not officially on the Arizona League roster. Kenilvort hasn't Tweeted yet, but he did create this account.

You may remember when we first posted this back on April 28th -- But then the relationship seemed to be off, as after about three weeks of being idle, Castaneda again starting making appearances for his Mexican League team, as you'll see via the stat line at his linked name above. But now within the past few days, the relationship is once again official. http://www.polideportivo.mx/imagenes/blog/milwaukee-firma-a-prospecto-mexicano.jpg *** Translated text from this article -- The young Sinaloa pitcher Víctor Castañeda, a talented graduate of the Tijuana Toros Club Academy, joined the Milwaukee Brewers Major League Baseball organization when he signed his new contract. Right-hander Castañeda, who became the 17th player of this Tijuana Bull Academy to sign for a Major League game, was very pleased to take this big step in his young career in baseball. Martín Arvizu, a talent seeker at the Milwaukee club, said that 18-year-old Castañeda has high power in his pitches, as well as great control over running them, so his future will be very promising. "He has great strength in his arm and lots of action, I'm sure he'll have a huge showing in the big leagues. The Milwaukee board is very pleased to be able to sign it for our organization, "said Arvizu. In this signing agreement, in addition to Arvizu, was also Guillermo Armenta, director of the Talent Development Program of the Toros Club of Tijuana, who also expressed his satisfaction with the contract of this young Sinaloa pitcher. Víctor Castañeda right-hander had his LMB debut with Toros de Tijuana on April 14, in a series against Leones de Yucatan, with a performance of one-and-a-half, without allowing runs or hits, and with a punch Prescribed. Before signing his contract with Milwaukee, Víctor Castañeda had already played nine games with Toros in the 2017 campaign, with 25 innings pitched for seven strikeouts and a 3-1 win-loss record, averaging .258. For Guillermo Armenta, this 2017 has become the best year of the Tijuana Bull Development Program, due to the large amount they have had from firms of young Mexican prospects with Major League clubs. "This will undoubtedly benefit Mexican baseball in general, in the short and medium term, to have many players in development in the best baseball in the world," said Tijuana's Toros manager. The young prospect from the city of Culiacan, Sinaloa, will travel Wednesday to Phoenix, Arizona, to report to his new organization. *** Technically for now, Castaneda is on the restricted list until his placement in Maryvale (or perhaps, but unlikely, Helena) becomes official.

Carolina Press Release -- 7/7 - C Charlie Meyer transferred to Carolina and placed on the DL 7/7 - OF Corey Ray placed on temporary inactive list 7/7 - OF Brandon Diaz activated off the Carolina disabled list Ray's placement is due to his Futures Game appearance. Diaz has been on a taxi list for much of this season, and Meyer's placement frees up a Helena roster spot.