Jim Goulart

Curt Hogg of MLB.com's tweet -- Brett Phillips went 0-for-4 tonight, now hitless in his last 28 at bats (though he has 8 walks in that time span).

A week old, but that's OK -- VIDEO via WFRV: Timber Rattlers Manager Matt Erickson on Sports Xtra

Wednesday's Link Report farmhand birthday was LHP Mitch Lambson, currently with Biloxi after a long DL stint. He's 26.

What a depressing end to this passage from the Biloxi summary -- Biloxi threatened to tie the game in the ninth with a bases loaded, nobody out situation, but came up short of the comeback. Pinch-hitter Johnny Davis (1x1, R), Angel Ortega and Chris McFarland singled to load the bases, and Tom Belza (0x1, RBI, BB) drew a walk to force in a run to bring the Shuckers within two. Tyrone Taylor (0x4) popped out, Brett Phillips struck out, and Garrett Cooper popped out to end the game and leave the tying run in scoring position.

Was glad to learn via the archives that recently-released Timber Rattler IF/OF Sthervin Matos was a $100,000 sign in the winter prior to his 2011 Dominican Summer League debut season, so hopefully that was invested a bit. Three years as a 17-19 year old playing exclusively on the island before coming stateside, and at age 22 and in his 6th pro season, told in a July meeting that he'll need to head home. Hoping the Brewers would pay for that flight, but who knows. The postseason releases are one thing, but that had to be an awkward situation regardless. All part of the "process" we as fans take for granted often.

Biloxi RHP Javier Salas trying to get right in Maryvale, his one inning was hardly clean -- AZL Royals Top of the 1st Jeison Guzman walks. Cal Jones singles on a fly ball to right fielder Nick Cain. Jeison Guzman to 3rd. Dusty Coleman singles on a fly ball to right fielder Nick Cain. Jeison Guzman scores. Cal Jones to 2nd. Khalil Lee walks. Cal Jones to 3rd. Dusty Coleman to 2nd. Seuly Matias grounds out, third baseman Chad McClanahan to first baseman Gabriel Garcia. Cal Jones scores. Dusty Coleman to 3rd. Khalil Lee to 2nd. Robby Rinn reaches on a fielder's choice out, first baseman Gabriel Garcia to catcher Mario Feliciano. Dusty Coleman out at home. Khalil Lee to 3rd. John Brontsema doubles (5) on a fly ball to left fielder Jay Feliciano. Khalil Lee scores. Robby Rinn to 3rd. Sebastian Rivero called out on strikes

Think I figured out who Mitch Ghelfi will remind us of (well, except the catching part). Do you all remember 1B/OF Andrew Lefave? Do you remember the South Atlantic League 2007 batting title while with the West Virginia Power? .345/.432/525 that year (.957 OPS in his 2nd pro season as an undrafted free agent signing in 2006). Lefave became the PTBNL when the Brewers acquired LHP Ray King from the Nationals for his 2nd turn with the Brewers in a rare post-August 31st trade in 2007. Hopefully for Ghelfi, his career will extend further than Lefave's, who only played one more season of pro ball, done at age 24. Loved finding this brief old BrewCrewBall write-up when our friend Eric (aka battlekow/Sessile Fielder) was moonlighting at BCB.

September 2015 --

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NOTE: Brewers also announced INF Javier Betancourt landed on the Biloxi DL as of the 18th. From the team's game summary that night: "Javier Betancourt exited Sunday's contest with an apparent leg injury in the top of the first inning. The infielder's hitting streak remains at nine games."

Must have signed just before first pitch, from the Transaction Thread: Brewers pick up recently-released just-turned 26-year-old "play anywhere" utility man Tom Belza, a LH bat who was drafted out of Oklahoma State by Arizona back in the no-longer-exists 43rd round in 2010. Belza was 0-for-1 (K), later adding an RBI on a bases-loaded walk, entering on a double-shift Wednesday night for Biloxi, playing third base. Familiar with the Southern League, as Belza had been with the D-Backs' Mobile squad as recently as July 9th. The Brewers have really had to fill in at AA - the Manatees were so very young to start the season, with so few distinguishing themselves, that there has not been the opportunity to reward the group at High-A with promotions to match the need.

Brewers pick up recently-released just-turned 26-year-old "play anywhere" utility man Tom Belza, a LH bat who was drafted out of Oklahoma State by Arizona back in the no-longer-exists 43rd round in 2010. Belza was 0-for-1 (K), later adding an RBI on a bases-loaded walk, entering on a double-shift Wednesday night for Biloxi, playing third base. Familiar with the Southern League, as Belza had been with the D-Backs' Mobile squad as recently as July 9th. The Brewers have really had to fill in at AA - the Manatees were so very young to start the season, with so few distinguishing themselves, that there has not been the opportunity to reward the group at High-A with promotions to match the need. *** NOTE: Brewers also announced INF Javier Betancourt landed on the Biloxi DL as of the 18th. From the team's game summary that night: "Javier Betancourt exited Sunday's contest with an apparent leg injury in the top of the first inning. The infielder's hitting streak remains at nine games." *** More here on the moves: Shuckers add former BayBear, Belza; Betancourt to 7-day DL Tom Belza was batting .232 for Mobile this season over 40 games Biloxi Shuckers

Two promotions from Maryvale to Helena -- Well-deserved bump for RHP Aaron Myers, 22, a non-drafted free agent in 2015 out of Longwood University in Virginia also OF/1B Ryan Aguilar, 21, the 31st round pick LH bat out of the University of Arizona Congrats to each...

AUDIO via WSSP 105.7 FM's Morning Show -- MONDAY - Adam McCalvy MONDAY - Ed Sedar *** AUDIO via the Bill Michaels Show (Seth Everett hosting) -- MONDAY - Andrew Wagner MONDAY - Kristie Ackert of New York Daily News talks Brewers rumors *** AUDIO via the Bill Michaels Show (Kevin Holden hosting) -- TUESDAY - Adam McCalvy TUESDAY - Ed Sedar *** AUDIO via the Bill Michaels Show (Tim Allen hosting) -- WEDNESDAY - Joe Block

The Wisconsin Media Notes will be indicating that Trey Supak gets the start Saturday, Thomas Jankins on Sunday. If things hold as they have been, Devin Williams will be Supak's tandem partner on Saturday.

AUDIO via Brewers.com - "Brewers on Tap" podcast with Craig Counsell and prospect infielder Isan Diaz of the Timber Rattlers (Minor league updates begin at the 09:50 minute mark; Diaz interview, conducted last month, begins at the 12:00 minute mark)

AUDIO via Brewers.com - "Brewers on Tap" podcast with Craig Counsell and prospect infielder Isan Diaz of the Timber Rattlers (Minor league updates begin at the 09:50 minute mark; Diaz interview, conducted last month, begins at the 12:00 minute mark)

AUDIO via WTMJ -- SATURDAY 7/16- Jonathan Lucroy after the 9-1 win in Cincinnati MONDAY 7/18 - Tom Haudricourt TUESDAY 7/19 - Craig Counsell TUESDAY 7/19 - MLB trade talk with CBS Sports' Michael Axisa WEDNESDAY 7/20 - Jeff Levering

Catcher Parker Berberet on the Biloxi DL retro to 7/17 to make room for catcher Rene Garcia (down from Colorado Springs).

Think there may be a few high-ranking Padres executives in the Appleton area tonight?

Timber Rattlers DVR Alert (including tonight!) THURS, July 21, vs. Fort Wayne TinCaps, 7:00 PM, TWC SportsChannel

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 Wisconsin Media Notes - Linked on the Rattler Radio blog *** STANDINGS: AAA - Pacific Coast League American Northern Division AA - Southern League South Division High-A - Florida State League North Division A - Midwest League Western Division Pioneer League North Division Arizona League Central Division Dominican Summer League San Pedro Division *** Sortable individual stat pages: Colorado Springs Biloxi Brevard County Wisconsin Helena Maryvale DSL Brewers *** Weather.com: Reno, NV Pensacola, FL Palm Beach, FL Grand Chute, WI Maryvale, AZ San Pedro de Macoris, DR

Follow Wednesday's action as it happens with box score / game log links: Colorado Springs Biloxi Brevard County Wisconsin Maryvale DSL Brewers Completion of Suspended Game DSL Brewers Regularly Scheduled Game MiLB.com feature -- organizational scoreboard, Brewers

Wednesday's Daily Menu: All times are Central Colorado Springs: RHP Wily Peralta at Reno (Diamondbacks), 8:30 PM pre-game, 9:05 gametime Free Live Audio Link Dan Karcher, the longtime play-by-play voice of the Sky Sox is on Twitter @SkySoxKarch; joining him 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 Angel Ventura at Pensacola (Reds), 6:10 PM pre-game, 6:30 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. Thaddeus Krzus (@Shucks1stIntern) 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. ********** Brevard County: TBD (likely RHP Cody Ponce) at Palm Beach (Cardinals), 5:30 PM gametime Free Live Audio Link (Palm Beach feed) Unfortunately, the Manatees have dropped their broadcast coverage for 2016. No Florida State League games are available via MiLB.TV. Ten of the 12 Florida State League teams provide audio (some only for home games), we'll do our best to let you know when an opponent's audio is going to be available. ********** Wisconsin: RHP Jordan Yamamoto at home vs. Fort Wayne (Padres), 6:45 PM pre-game, 7:05 gametime; heralded RHP prospect Anderson Espinoza makes his San Diego organization debut 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. NOTE: Thirty-nine (!) of the Rattlers' 70 home games will be broadcast on local TV this season. Time Warner Cable SportsChannel (10) and WACY-TV My NEW32 (29) will split duties. We'll let you know when and who, and remember to refer to the Rattlers' full TV schedule (scroll to bottom of link) so you can coordinate your DVR activity. ********** Helena: Idle ********** Arizona Rookie (Maryvale): at home vs. the Royals' heirs, 9:00 PM gametime; never audio for games in this league ********** DSL Brewers: Two games at home vs. the DSL Rockies, 9:30 AM, although game data won't be available until later in the day; one is a completion of the July 2nd game (scoreless after one inning) 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.