Jim Goulart

VIDEO TWEET via @BrewerProspect: Tim Dillard (and he's on the mound in this one in an actual highlight)

AUDIO via the Rattler Radio Soundcloud: "Timber Rattlers Hitting Coach Hainley Statia is the guest for between games of Wednesday's doubleheader. Topics include, the 2017 draft, Ronnie Gideon & Joantgel Segovia, how to change things up for batting practice, and the first half in general." As you'll read later, it was an ironic night to have the hitting coach interview aired.

Recent prominent Cuban signing Ernesto Martinez hasn't played a DSL game since 6/7, which was his 2nd pro game. Could he have possibly been brought to Maryvale? There were reports he had a decent handle on the English language.

UPDATE: Another Gamecocks baseball signee confirms he’s turning down pro ball By Matt Connolly, thestate.com South Carolina continues to get good news in regards to the MLB draft as infielder Noah Campbell was drafted in the 19th round by the Brewers on Wednesday but told The State he will be “attending school 100%.” Campbell was listed as the No. 111 overall prospect for the draft by Baseball America and should be able to come in and contribute immediately. Campbell is a middle infielder from Raleigh, N.C. and attends Cardinal Gibbons High School. He joins outfielder Kyle Jacobsen in being a top 200 prospect according to Baseball America who will turn down pro money and instead come to USC.

From the latter part of this article -- Carson McCusker, a Spanish Spring High alum, was selected in the 26th round with the 774th overall pick by the Milwaukee Brewers. McCusker was a freshman at Folsom Lake College in 2017. The 6-foot-7 outfielder hit .371 with 10 homers in 40 games. He had a .448 on-base percentage and slugged .694. McCuster, a first-team all-region pick during his senior season of high school, could sign with the Brewers or return to school to try and boost his stock. The Brewers' offer to McCuster would be capped at $125,000 unless it dips into its bonus pool money. "I've dreamed about this moment ever since I started playing the game," McCusker tweeted after being picked. "This is the greatest day of my life."

From the latter part of this article -- South Carolina signee Kyle Jacobsen, an outfielder from Acworth, Ga., ranked the No. 153 draft prospect by Baseball America, reaffirmed his commitment to USC on Wednesday after not being selected in the first two days of the draft. He was eventually taken Wednesday in the 33rd round by the Brewers. “Following His plan,” Jacobsen wrote on Twitter. “I'm coming to school! Can't wait to be a Gamecock!” University of South Carolina signee Noah Campbell, a shortstop from Raleigh rated Baseball America’s No. 111 prospect, was taken by the Brewers in the 19th round with the 564th pick. It was immediately unclear whether the much lower-than-anticipated draft position would impact Campbell’s commitment to South Carolina.

From the latter part of this article -- Catcher Brent Diaz, who Burroughs thought would be the first of his players to get selected during the draft, received the call from the Milwaukee Brewers in the 29th round (864th overall). Drafted in the later rounds, the junior now faces a tough decision of signing a pro contract or returning to Louisiana Tech for his final collegiate season. One of three finalists for the Johnny Bench Award, which will be presented to the nation's top college catcher June 29, Diaz hit .332 including nine homers with 48 RBIs and 44 runs along with a .433 on-base percentage en route to earning first-team All-Conference USA honors. Milwaukee selected one other catcher, Oregon State's K.J. Harrison, with the 84th overall pick in the third round. “I think Brent Diaz gets drafted, and pretty (high)," Burroughs said before the draft. "He’s the best catcher in our region and he’s not far from graduating, so he has signability. Offensively, he put up really good numbers. Brent is a guy that has a high motor, never stops and has character off the charts. I would say Diaz, I would not be surprised if he’s the first guy taken off our team. I think he will finish his degree, but he’ll play for a long time in the big leagues.”

Awesome first-hand account -- Mundelein pitcher Murphy drafted by Milwaukee Brewers Patricia Babcock McGraw, DailyHerald.com (Suburban Chicago) http://www.dailyherald.com/storyimage/DA/20170614/SPORTS/170619448/AR/0/AR-170619448.jpg&updated=201706141931&MaxW=800&maxH=800&noborder So what does one do when dreams of epic proportions suddenly seemed dashed? "Laundry," Brendan Murphy said. "I thought I better start doing some laundry, and start packing." Murphy, a 6-foot-4, 210-pound hard-throwing left-hander who just finished his high school career at Mundelein, was hoping to get drafted in the first few rounds of this week's Major League Draft. He had to wait a little longer than expected. Nothing happened for Murphy on Monday and then on Tuesday the Baltimore Orioles called Murphy's adviser and made an offer that would make Murphy the 98th pick of the MLB draft. "But the money was way too low," Murphy said. "I figured that was it for the draft. The money would just keep getting lower from there. I decided that I better start doing laundry so that I could start packing for Arizona State. Murphy signed with Arizona State, and he would go there if the draft didn't work out. But hold the phone -- and the washing machine. Murphy's phone rang again later Tuesday. Murphy's adviser told him that the Milwaukee Brewers were offering more money with the 114th pick than the Orioles did with the 98th pick. And the offer was well within the range of what Murphy and his adviser had decided was acceptable. The Brewers selected Murphy in the middle of the fourth round of the 40-round MLB draft with the No. 114 pick. His name was called on the MLB Network, and a video of Murphy playing in high school was run on the big screen. "It's crazy and kind of strange that it worked out like this because each pick has a slot in terms of how much money gets offered and the Orioles were basically underslotting and the Brewers were overslotting," Murphy said. "That (offer from the Brewers) kind of came out of nowhere. I was so excited. I couldn't stop smiling." Murphy, with his phone "blowing up" with congratulatory calls and texts from friends and family as the draft news became official, certainly stopped doing his laundry. Suddenly, he was making arrangements to travel to Milwaukee to meet team personnel and figure out when to sign. "It's not 100 percent official that I'm going to sign right now because there are still a few things that need to be negotiated, (like money to compensate for his college scholarship)," Murphy said. "But I know I really do want to sign with them. I think we'll figure it all out." The Brewers were sold on Murphy's potential and his physical attributes. Murphy has been wearing a size 16 shoe since he was a sophomore. "They think that I really haven't grown into my body yet," Murphy said of the Milwaukee scouts. "They think when I finally fit into my frame that I'll be able to throw even harder and that I'll have a power fastball." In the meantime, Murphy will likely go through an extended spring training regimen this summer with the Brewers organization in Glendale, Arizona. It's a chance for rookies to spend their first summer getting comfortable with their new organization, learning the ropes of life in the major leagues and lifting to improve their strength. "I'm so excited," Murphy said. "When this all first happened, there was so much adrenaline pumping and I was shaking. This is a dream come true."

Thought my post, copied again below, was pretty clear: UPDATE: Just the paper roster for Feliciano, in fact, he is now slated to start the Midwest League All-Star Game now that St. Louis' (Peoria) catcher Andrew Knizner was promoted to AA.

Rojas selected in MLB Draft by Brewers By Sam Houston State University Sports Information HUNTSVILLE, TX -- Throughout his baseball career, Robie Rojas has found a knack for proving people wrong. Now, he'll get that chance on the next level. Rojas was selected in the 38th round with the 1,134th selection of the MLB Draft​ by the Milwaukee Brewers on Wednesday, becoming the third Bearkat to be taken in the 2017 draft and the second of the day. The catcher was completed his college career in style, being named Southland Conference Tournament Most Valuable Player as well as to the NCAA Lubbock Regional all-tournament team. In 11 postseason games, including four at the league tournament, Rojas hit a team-leading .450 (18 for 40) including three home runs. The Jersey Village product added 11 RBIs and 30 total bases. Rojas, who led the nation in 2016 with 30 runners caught stealing, adding 23 more this season but it was his performance at the plate that turned heads. The transfer from Blinn and Oklahoma State finished tied for first on the squad with seven homers and was second with a .498 slugging percentage. Rojas, who quickly became a fan favorite through his passionate play, became the 57th player in program history to be drafted and third to be selected by the Milwaukee Brewers joining Jonathan Harraid​ (1998) and Steve Sparks (1987). Robie Rojas on the emotions of getting drafted... "I am at home relaxing trying to get my mind off of it. I got a call from Coach Deggs. He was the first to call. We said three or four words and the Brewers called. I almost had to hang up on coach Deggs. I have been working out these past two days to try to stay in shape to continue my career. I can't thank the Brewers enough to give me this opportunity." Robie Rojas on his time at Sam Houston State... "This is a top-of-the-line program. Every year there are two or three drafted. The more you win and play bigger schools you have scouts at the game. When you have the coaches like we do, they make you into a better man and a better player. The amount of growth in my game is unbelievable. There is no way I can proud it." Head coach Matt Deggs on Rojas getting drafted... "I am super excited for him. It's just a reminder that dynamite comes in small packages sometimes. Robie is pure dynamite. He was the host of the party for us for two years and we're not where we're at today without Robie Rojas behind the plate. He deserves this opportunity. The Brewers got themselves a really good one. Like the other guys, I would expect him to make a push to get all the way there. He will quickly, in short order, wherever they send him, become a fan favorite. There is a lot to be said for that." Head coach Matt Deggs on Rojas... "He's become a grown man and leader. He's become a servant leader. The best compliment I can give him is that he's the straw the stirred the drink. He always hosted the party and everyone played really hard around him."

Several photos at the link below -- Tech star gets drafted by Brewers Tom Elliott, Saint Cloud (MN) Times Trevor Koenig was riding the St. Cloud Tech team bus to the state tournament Wednesday evening when he heard the news. The 6-foot-11 left-hander had been selected in the 40th round by the Milwaukee Brewers in the Major League Baseball draft. "It's exciting, it's real exciting," Koenig said. "It's been like a dream and stuff. "But it didn't seem real until it actually happened." When Koenig shared the news, his teammates cheered loudly. "The bus pretty much erupted when they heard," Tech head coach Steve Taylor said. "It's pretty cool." Koenig will start on the mound at 3 p.m. Thursday at Dick Siebert Field in Minneapolis in a state Class 3A quarterfinal against Hibbing. The St. Cloud State recruit is 10-0 with 0.97 earned-run average. He has 92 strikeouts in 57⅔ innings, using a plus fastball with an excellent curve ball. "He's 6-11 and he's got a lot of leverage," Taylor said. "He's athletic and he probably won't be at his peak until he's 25 or 26 years old. "I'm sure the Brewers can adjust his mechanics to increase his velocity short-term. They've watched him play. He's not just a big kid. He's a good athlete." Koenig said he received a text from Brewers scout Drew Anderson about an hour before it happened that they might draft him. "He said there was a possibility and he was giving me a head's up," Koenig said. Anderson played briefly with the Cold Spring Springers amateur baseball team. He is from Kearney, Nebraska, where he also played college ball and was drafted by the Brewers in 2006. He became a Brewers scout in 2010. An outfielder, he played one game with the Springers in 2010 and four in 2011, according to the SpringersBaseball.com website. Koenig said Anderson had been in touch with his mother and had seen him play against Alexandria during the regular season and against St. Cloud Apollo in the Section 5-3A playoffs. "He talked about my potential and how he felt like I was only going to get better," Koenig said. Koenig's Alexandria game also was scouted by the Colorado Rockies, who also had been in contact. Koenig said he hasn't decided whether to sign with the Brewers or honor his commitment to St. Cloud State. "I don't know yet," he said. "I haven't decided. "I need to talk to a ton of people about it." Taylor, who has been a coach at Tech since 1992 and the head coach since 1999, said he believes Koenig is the first Tech athlete to be drafted while still in high school. "How could you not go with a kid like Trevor?" Taylor asked. "He's a great kid and a hard-worker and talented. He's certainly a kid worth taking a chance on in my opinion." Taylor, a Sartell graduate, played in the Twins organization after pitching at Florida Atlantic University. He said he didn't get the reception Koenig got when he signed as a free agent. The team bus was en route to the state tournament banquet Wednesday night in Minneapolis. "Hopefully, he can keep his emotions under control and be ready to pitch (Thursday)," Taylor said. The MLB draft was first implemented in 1965. Known Tech graduates in that time to be drafted include Greg Thayer, Jim Eisenreich and Ryan Morse. Thayer, a right-handed pitcher, was drafted in the 32nd round by the San Francisco Giants in 1971 out of St. Cloud State. He played for the Minnesota Twins in 1978. He is an assistant coach at Sauk Rapids-Rice High School and the Sauk Rapids American Legion team. Eisenreich was selected in the 16th round of the 1980 draft by the Twins from SCSU. An outfielder, Eisenreich spent 15 years in the major leagues primarily with the Kansas City Royals and also with the Twins, Philadelphia Phillies, Florida Marlins and Los Angeles Dodgers. Morse, a left-handed pitcher, was selected in the 13th round by the Tampa Bay Rays in 2005 out of Southwest Minnesota State. He never made the majors, finishing his pro career in 2010 with the St. Paul Saints. Tech principal Charlie Eisenreich, Jim's younger brother and also a Tech graduate, played one year in the Kansas City Royals organization after a standout four-year career at St. Cloud State. He played third base and outfield for the Appleton Foxes of the Class A Midwest League in 1987. "He's in pretty elite company," Taylor said of Koenig's draft status. Koenig also was a starter on Tech's basketball team last winter, helping the Tigers win the Central Lakes Conference and go 22-6. A defensive presence because of his length, he also can shoot three-pointers. Despite the potentially life-changing news Wednesday, the 2017 Tech graduate said he's looking forward to pitching against Hibbing. "Yeah, I'm excited," he said.

Brewers select Lancaster's Castillo By Miguel Rodriguez, BuffaloNews.com http://s3.amazonaws.com/bncore/wp-content/uploads/2017/06/lg-castillo.jpg LG Castillo of Lancaster was drafted by the Milwaukee Brewers (Harry Scull Jr. photo / Buffalo News) Mr. 3000. The movie starring the late Bernie Mac was the first thing that used to pop into Leugim Castillo's head whenever he thought about the Milwaukee Brewers. That changed around 1:20 p.m. Wednesday when the Brewers turned Castillo's dream of being a Major League Baseball draft pick into reality. The Brew Crew selected the Lancaster High School baseball star during the final day of the annual MLB Draft. Milwaukee nabbed the powerful, yet swift Castillo in the 17th round with the 504th overall selection. "I feel like a new man," Castillo said in an interview with The News after his selection. "One of my dreams just came true. "Mr. 3000, that's one of the first movies I remember so it's weird getting drafted by that team." It's not so weird that Castillo, whose nickname is LG, became the sixth scholastic standout from Western New York to be selected by a big-league club over the past five years. Castillo, the Buffalo News Prep Talk Awards Player of the Year in baseball, hit .588 with nine home runs, 26 RBIs, 10 stolen bases and received nine intentional walks during the just completed season with the Legends. The 17-year-old, who graduates later this month, had a .622 on-base percentage and a 1.028 slugging percentage. Castillo, a three-sport athlete who also earned first team All-Western New York in football for his skills as a wide receiver, helped Lancaster win the Section VI Class AA title in 2016 and reach the semifinals this past season. In fact he helped the Legends reach Section VI finals in three sports starting with baseball last season, football in the fall and basketball last winter – with Castillo having a big hand in football capturing its first championship since 1999. The All-WNY baseball selection also participated in the USA Baseball Tournament of Stars last June. The 6-foot-3, 220-pound Castillo, whose Division I suitors included Florida, Miami (Fla.) and LSU, signed a full-ride scholarship to attend the University of Oklahoma. He was in a win-win situation regardless of how the three-day MLB Draft, which began Monday, turned out. It's for that reason he was calm and collected throughout the process, which can be a stressful occasion for some – especially when talents ranked in the top 200 prior to the draft find themselves still on the board after more than 300 selections. Castillo wasn't among the top 200 prospects, according to MLB.com, but was MaxPreps' preseason top prospect in New York State. In addition to being able to hit tape-measure home runs, he runs the 40-yard dash in 4.3 seconds – something that did catch the attention of a few football coaches at the schools courting him for his baseball talents, he said. "LG is the prototypical professional prospect," said Clarence coach Dave Smith, who had pitching prospect and Red Devils alumnus Mark Armstrong get drafted by Cincinnati in the third round in 2013. "It's a lot more than he puts up good numbers. There are guys every single year who have high averages and hit home runs, but professional athletes look and do the things that LG does. That makes him standout in a crowd." After Castillo received the head's up from one of his advisors that the Brewers were about to select him, he made sure he didn't miss the moment his name was announced during the draft telecast on satellite radio. "It's been pure blessings one after the other," Castillo said. "I'm thankful for my mom (Ana), dad (Jose), step dad (Jose Miguel) and my coaches (baseball, football, basketball). The whole Lancaster community has been behind me and I'm happy I can return the favor with something like this." The other area high school standouts drafted the past five years are Canisius' Dan Dallas (San Diego, 2016), Lockport’s Nick Hamilton (2015, Boston), Orchard Park’s Dave “Bubba” Hollins (2014, Detroit), Clarence’s Armstrong and Amherst’s Jonah Heim (2013, Baltimore). While Bernie Mac's character of Stan Ross was fictional one, the Brewers undoubtedly hope Castillo develops into someone who could someday become a real-life Mr. 3000 – just like Hall of Famers Robin Yount and Paul Molitor. There is a possibility he could turn pro depending on the signing bonus Milwaukee is able to offer him based on what the club has left in its allotment pool. While players selected in rounds one through 10 have approximate bonus values assigned that count toward a team's bonus allotment, those selected in rounds 11-40 only count toward the bonus pool should the prospect sign for more than $125,000. The Brewers have the sixth-most bonus money allotment this season, per MLB.com. The sides have until the end of the month to strike a deal. For now, Castillo's living the dream. "This is the happiest day of my life!" he tweeted.

Meet the Milwaukee Brewers’ 5th Round Pick Nick Egnatuk When Nick got his call, he was in the chair getting a tattoo Brad Ford, BrewCrewBall.com

Brewers draft Ocean Springs baseball star in ‘huge surprise’ Patrick Magee, Biloxi Sun-Herald http://www.sunherald.com/sports/high-school/k4zrkn/picture156200834/alternates/FREE_1140/Garrett%20Crochet Ocean Springs pitcher Garrett Crochet tosses to home during game against Gulfport on May 5. Tim Isbell photo Garrett Crochet has played at Biloxi’s MGM Park as an Ocean Springs Greyhound. After being picked in the 34th round of the MLB Draft, the left-hander may have a shot to pitch there as a Biloxi Shucker. Crochet was made the 1,014th overall selection of the MLB Draft Wednesday by the Milwaukee Brewers, who are the parent club of the Double-A Shuckers. “I’m pretty excited right now, but I’m trying to keep my cool,” Crochet said. “There’s been talk about it and I’ve had a few calls. It’s still a huge surprise to hear my name get called.” Crochet held a workout with the Brewers last week at Biloxi High School. “They called me earlier today asking how I felt about getting picked,” Crochet said. “I said I felt pretty good. They called a couple of minutes ago to let me know.” Crochet signed in November with Jones County Junior College and all signs pointed to him headed there as the high school season came to a close in early May, but the 6-foot-5 lefty’s options improved significantly over the last month. Several college coaches kept a close eye on him as a senior, but that interest skyrocketed when he hit 91 miles per hour recently on a radar gun in Houston. “He’s been sitting at 88-89,” Ocean Springs coach Brian Rea said. “You see that velocity continue to increase. I think he can develop. He’s got a good second pitch and he can pick up a third. “Everybody sees what we all see a 6-5, long, loose lefty. In the past year, he has increased his velocity 6-7 miles per hour. We all think there’s more in there. All the college guys are on him. He’s going to get bigger and stronger.” Tulane became the first Division I program to offer Crochet when he visited the campus in New Orleans earlier this month. Crochet said that he’s also been talking with Texas, Texas Tech, Stephen F. Austin and Tennessee. Rea also received a phone call from Rice on Wednesday inquiring about the left-hander. Tulane likely won’t be the last school to offer Crochet, but he’ll anxiously await to hear what the Brewers have to offer. “I’m just going to see how it goes in negotiations,” Crochet said. “I’m still looking at going to college first.”

PHOTOS and VIDEO TWEET included at the link: Dixie State's Dylan File drafted by Brewers Justin Giles, St. George (UT) Spectrum Dixie State’s Dylan File was selected by the Milwaukee Brewers in the 21st round (624th overall) of the Major League Baseball Draft on Wednesday. The right-handed pitcher is the fifth DSU player to be drafted in its 11-year NCAA Division II history and the school's 46th player overall to be selected since 1976. “It’s a dream come true,” File said. “I’ve been playing ball since I was 5 and always dreamed of getting drafted and playing Major League Baseball.” The star pitcher will now get his chance to do just that after the Brewers called him moments before drafting him to tell him the good news. File was surrounded by family and friends as his name appeared on TV. However, in a video posted on Twitter, File was a little surprised when it was announced that the Brewers had drafted him. “I thought I was talking with the Angles, so when I found out the Brewers drafted me I was a little shocked at first,” File said. “But, honestly, I’m just excited. Milwaukee is a great team and a great organization and I can’t wait to go out and play for them.” The Brewers currently lead the National League Central by one game over the Chicago Cubs, the defending World Series champions. While details of the contract aren’t known as of yet, File will have to decide over the next few days which route he will take. Because he’ll be a senior at DSU next year, File, the PacWest Freshman of the Year in 2015, still has the option to return to school if he doesn’t end up signing with the Brewers. If he does sign, the former Desert Hills star will greatly miss a community that has given so much to him. “I love St. George. It’s been amazing and just so grateful for my teammates, coaches and those who have been an example to me,” he said. Despite being one of the top pitchers in Region 9, File didn’t have any collegiate offers until DSU called him on his birthday to invite him to one of its camps. After attending, DSU head coach Chris Pfatenhauer made sure File didn’t leave without an offer. “It’s crazy to look back on that moment,” File added. “They gave me a chance and I owe a lot to them and my teammates. A pitcher can’t win by myself. Luckily, I’ve had great teammates behind me who are always making big plays and scoring a lot of runs.” The soon-to-be senior helped DSU to a program-best 40 wins two years ago and, this year, led the Trailblazers to within one victory of playing in the College World Series. File has set numerous records at DSU, including most strikeouts (193), most wins (20) and lowest opponent batting average while pitching a program-best 245 innings. File also is tied with former teammate Mason Hilty for most career shutouts (3). “I’m not a big records guy, but it’s nice to know that I made an impact,” he said. “I can’t thank my coaches and teammates enough because it wouldn’t be possible without them.” File now joins a list of former Trailblazers who have been drafted or signed MLB deals. Drew Oldfield was taken in the 40th round by the Los Angeles Angels in 2010. Four years later, Bubba Blau, was selected by the Brewers in the 24th round. The following year, left-handed pitcher Porter Clayton was taken in the 19th round by the Tampa Bay Rays. Evan Parker signed a free agent deal with the Milwaukee Brewers that same year. The right-handed closer left DSU as the program's all-time career saves leader (26) and helped lead DSU to its second consecutive Pacific West Conference baseball title in 2015.

Yes, Hitt is a pitcher, good thing he was drafted by a National League team . Quinnipiac University Baseball's Robbie Hitt Selected in 2017 MLB Draft Quinnipiac baseball's Robbie Hitt (Suffield, Connecticut) was selected in 2017 Major League Baseball Draft on Wednesday, June 14, 2017. The Milwaukee Brewers selected Hitt in the 24th round with the 714th overall pick of the draft. Hitt is the 22nd player in Quinnipiac baseball history to be taken in the MLB draft. "It's an indescribable feeling," Hitt said. "I'm so excited to become a part of the Brewers organization. It truly is a dream come true." Hitt completed his junior season with the Bobcats in 2017, posting a 2-5 record with a with a 5.37 earned-run average after logging a team-high 58 2/3 innings on the mound. Hitt made 11 appearances for the Bobcats, including 10 starts. In seven starts against the Metro Atlantic Athletic Conference, Hitt was 2-4 in seven weekend-series starts while striking out 36 across a team-leading 42 innings pitched. "Robbie has been an important part of the foundation of our program for the last three years," Head Coach John Delaney said. "He's proven to be dominant and a pitcher that most hitters wouldn't want to face. I'm proud to see this young man take the next step forward in his career as a Brewer." As a sophomore in 2016, Hitt led the team and broke the Quinnipiac single-season record with eight saves and finishes with 10 for his career. Hitt appeared in 24 games, including five starts. As a reliever, he posted a 2-0 record with a 2.24 ERA to go along with the record-breaking eight saves. In 32 1/3 innings out of the bullpen for the Bobcats, hit allowed just eight runs on 29 hits while striking out 26. His brilliant second season came after an outstanding freshman year in which he won a team-high six games while ranking second on the Bobcats' pitching staff with 49 strikeouts, 7.63 strikeouts per nine-innings pitched and ranked third with a 4.10 ERA. *** Head Coach John Delaney was a Brewers farmhand, and Assistant Coach Pat Egan was a Rule 5 pick by the Crew, but was returned to the Orioles in spring training 2011.

Carolina Press Release -- SALEM, Va. - Tonight's game between the Carolina Mudcats and Salem Red Sox has been canceled due to persistent rain at Haley Toyota Field in Salem, Va. The game was the final scheduled meeting between the two teams in the first half and will not be made up.

AUDIO via WSSP 105.7 FM's Morning Show Tue. 6/13: "UC-Irvine Baseball Head Coach Mike Gillespie joined Chuck and Bart to talk about the Brewers first round pick Keston Hiura." *** AUDIO via the Bill Michaels Show Tue. 6/13: More with Mike Gillespie

AUDIO via the Bill Michaels Show Mon. 6/12 (Tim Allen hosting): Former Brewers RHP Paul Wagner *** AUDIO via WSSP 105.7 FM's "Big Show" Mon. 6/12: Lewis Brinson *** AUDIO via WSSP 105.7 FM's "Big Show" Mon. 6/12: Former Rockies GM Dan O'Dowd discusses draft philosophies *** AUDIO via WTMJ Tue. 6/13: Craig Counsell *** AUDIO via WSSP 105.7 FM's Morning Show Tue. 6/13: "UC-Irvine Baseball Head Coach Mike Gillespie joined Chuck and Bart to talk about the Brewers first round pick Keston Hiura." *** AUDIO via the Bill Michaels Show Tue. 6/13: More with Mike Gillespie *** AUDIO via the Bill Michaels Show Tue. 6/13: Adam McCalvy *** AUDIO via WSSP 105.7 FM's "Big Show" Tue. 6/13: Seth Everett *** AUDIO via WTMJ Wed. 6/14: Jeff Levering *** AUDIO via the Bill Michaels Show Wed. 6/14: Ed Sedar *** AUDIO via the Bill Michaels Show Wed. 6/14: Seth Everett

Here's the Biloxi press release. Ventura loses his spot in the Southern League All-Star Game, but that's a good trade-off.

And the above is another example of why we provide the media note links to kick off each Link Report .

Via Chris Mehring's Rattler radio blog -- Prior to Wednesday's Wisconsin doubleheader, Monte Harrison has been placed on the suspended list to serve his three-game suspension for the bench-clearing incident in Peoria on June 1. Also, Mario Feliciano has been transferred to Helena and catcher A.J. Murray has been added to the Wisconsin roster. *** Murray, a 24-year-old RH bat, was released by the Twins last month and signed by the Brewers June 5th. As you can see at the link above, he was drafted out of Georgia Tech in the 14th round in 2015. It will be interesting to learn if Feliciano is actually pending to play for the Helena Brewers at this time (could have been the plan all along), or if this is just a brief stay on the Helena "paper" roster (Wisconsin taxi squad). We have an inquiry in, kind of got burned on an assumption last time with Gilbert Lara . UPDATE: Just the paper roster for Feliciano, in fact, he is now slated to start the Midwest League All-Star Game now that St. Louis' (Peoria) catcher Andrew Knizner was promoted to AA.

Let's help the Shuckers out in Baseball America's "LogoMania"

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 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. *** Sortable individual stat pages: Colorado Springs Biloxi Carolina Wisconsin DSL Brewers DSL Brewers/Indians *** Weather.com: Salem, VA Burlington, IA Santo Domingo, DR