Jim Goulart

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

Thursday's Daily Menu: All times are Central Colorado Springs: RHP Tyler Cravy at home vs. New Orleans (Marlins), 7:30 PM pre-game, 8:05 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 Taylor Jungmann at Birmingham (White Sox), 6:45 PM pre-game, 7:05 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 at Daytona (Reds), 6:05 PM gametime Free Live Audio Link (Daytona 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 Marcos Diplan at home vs. Clinton (Mariners), 6:45 PM pre-game, 7:05 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. 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: RHP Trey Supak at Missoula (Diamondbacks), 7:50 PM pre-game, 8:05 gametime Free Live Audio Link We welcome and look forward to hearing first-year Voice of the H-Crew Craig Durham (@CraigMDurham on Twitter). ********** Arizona Rookie (Maryvale): at home vs. the Athletics' tykes, 9:00 PM gametime; never audio for games in this league ********** DSL Brewers: at the DSL Braves, 9:30 AM, although 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.

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AUDIO via WSSP 105.7 FM's Pre-Game Shows -- The Brewers are back home, so the shows are packed: SATURDAY 6/25 (begin at the 06:30 minute mark): Tim Allen interviews Bryce Harper at the 35:00 minute mark SUNDAY 6/26 (begin at the 06:00 minute mark): WEDNESDAY 6/29 (begin at the 06:50 minute mark): Craig Counsell's pre-game presser, Roundtable discussion, Geoff Jenkins, and Jake Elmore among the segments

WTMJ audio -- WEDNESDAY: Jeff Levering THURSDAY: David Stearns *** Brewers.com audio -- TUESDAY: Adam McCalvy's MLB.com podcast visit WEDNESDAY: Lane Grindle's latest "Brewers on Tap" with Jeremy Jeffress and Corey Ray *** Bill Michaels Show audio Wed. 6/29 -- Brian Anderson Geoff Jenkins MLB analyst Seth Everett *** AUDIO via WSSP's Postgame Show Wed. 6/29 -- Adam McCalvy

J.J. Cooper of Baseball America on Wednesday night's Maryvale 16-0 win.

Twitter Vine Via @BrewerProspect: Biloxi's Jacob Nottingham Johnny Davis outfield assist

Biloxi's Chris Harris with the update -- Since being traded to the @Braves, @Jed_Bradley is 1-1 with a 2.55 ERA (17.2ip, 5er) in 7 games, 2 starts, 20 SO, 9 BB and a .169 Opp AVG

Adam Rygg (@BrewerNation) found out why. "a fractured hamate. Out 6-8 weeks."

Details on the two new Dominican League Brewers and the new Maryvale pitcher, via our Transaction Thread.

In addition to the two DSL signees, the Brewers announced the June 20th signing of another undrafted free agent, RHP Jeremy Newton of the University of British Columbia (Canada). 2016 senior season: Was 4-6, 3.67 in 18 games making seven starts, had 19 walks, 50 strikeouts in 61.1 innings pitched Jeremy Newton heads to the desert as another Thunderbird turns pro VANCOUVER - For the fourth time in just over a week a UBC baseball player received a phone call ending with a summoning to professional baseball. Monday morning it was right-handed pitcher Jeremy Newton. "I was in Canmore, Alberta and I got a call from a (Milwaukee) Brewer scout (Shawn Whalen) saying he had a contract for me down in Arizona," said Newton as he prepared to catch an early morning flight and report to Milwaukee's rookie training camp in Arizona. "I'm pretty excited about it. It was kind of a surprise, but it's great." Newton's contract offer caps off a banner season for the UBC Thunderbirds. On day two of the 2016 MLB Entry Draft, the Arizona Diamondbacks and Cincinnati Reds selected Curtis Taylor and Alex Webb, also right-handed pitchers, respectively. The next day, the Reds also scooped up slugging first baseman Bruce Yari. "To put this draft into perspective, out of 1,500 college baseball programs in North America, UBC is in the top 0.35% for having three draft picks in the top 25 rounds," said UBC's Director of Baseball Terry McKaig last week, before even adding Newton's signing to the Thunderbird's surge into professional baseball. "There are less than 55 schools in NCAA Div. 1 baseball that had a better draft than UBC. A remarkable accomplishment." As Newton prepares to head to the desert heat of Arizona he can look forward to some familiar faces waiting to greet him. Both Yari and Webb have already reported to the same camp in Arizona, and their paths could cross. "I'm going to be playing against Bruce (Yari) down in Arizona," beams Newton. "I don't really know many college teams who get a chance to have guys spend time at the pro level together. It really shows how great of a program that UBC is, not just in Canada, but in all of North America. My time at UBC has been special. Regardless if this contract ever happened I still feel blessed to have gone to UBC and get a degree hopefully very soon." Newton reported to the AZL Brewers of the Arizona Rookie League on June 21st and the rest as they say, is UBC baseball history.

Eric Young Jr. nearing Colorado Springs Sky Sox all-time steals record Joe Paisley, Colorado Springs Gazette Eric Young Jr. is on pace to surpass longtime family friend Trenidad Hubbard for all-time steals in a Sky Sox uniform this season. In the meantime, the veteran will do his part to help Colorado Springs' postseason bid. The outfielder enters this weekend's homestand versus New Orleans with 97 all-time steals (85 with the Rockies organization), trailing Hubbard's 104 steals during his career in second-place Colorado Springs (38-38), which is 7-3 in its past 10 games. "It's special to be closing in any record; except strikeouts, and it means a lot," he said. "Knowing Trenidad makes it even more special." Hubbard, the Rockies base-running instructor when EY Jr., now 31, was a young Colorado prospect, helped his former teammate's son develop into the savvy baserunner he is now. "He always told me to be aggressive on the bases and be confident in my abilities," said Young Jr., the son of former major leaguer Eric Young Sr. Young has 144 stolen bases in his six-year Major League Baseball career, including leading the National League in 2013 with 46 steals for the Mets. But during his first stint with the Sky Sox, Young Jr. was anxious to make his mark at Security Service Field and was, he admits now, a bit reckless on the base paths as he tried to garner that final promotion to Coors Field. His foot speed helped him make up for most miscues. "I am a smarter base runner now," Young said. "I pay more attention to the game situation more now and decide to steal if it helps the team or not. Sometimes it is better to stay at first and keep a gap (into right field) for the hitter." Helping his team win is far more important that any individual record, he added. "He is a very good baseball player who plays the game the right way," Sky Sox manager Rick Sweet said. Young signed with the Milwaukee organization this past offseason, trying to work his way back into the bigs. That remains his goal, of course, but he has embraced the leadership role expected of veterans in Sweet's clubhouse. Young contributes by example with his work ethic and quiet leadership. "He doesn't talk much but people listens when he does," Sweet said. "He plays every play as hard as he can." "When you reach this point, you have to play every one like it is your last because it could be," Young said. "I want teammates who battle on every play and I try to show the younger players how that's done."

As archived in our 2016 Sky Sox thread -- Eric Young Jr. nearing Colorado Springs Sky Sox all-time steals record Joe Paisley, Colorado Springs Gazette

VIDEO via WLOX: Biloxi game in Birmingham

Two additions to the DSL Brewers roster -- 18-year-old LHP Wilfred Salaman is listed at 5'11", 210, is a Puerto Rico native, and arrives via Carl Albert State College in Oklahoma. He turns 19 in October, so he just wrapped up his freshman season, 2016 stats here. He was a two-way player for the school. January 2015 video -- As mentioned in Wednesday's Link Report, Salaman appears primed to inherit the role of the only healthy LHP on the Dominican League roster. *** The other Brewers new signee is also a Puerto Rican native signed as a non-drafted free agent out of a U.S. college. 21-year-old (22 in August) RHP Axel Cruz played at Bethel (TN) University, an NAIA school. STAT PAGE: This past season, Cruz made 11 appearances (10 starts), posting a 5.22 ERA across 50 IP (38 H, 51 BB, 51 K). http://d21gd0ap5v1ndt.cloudfront.net/web01/bethel/images/mug_shots/2015-16/axel_cruz_179_mba.jpg?v031ab5a908d04ba819c0d013d8f4ad27b79e8915 Gee, do you think he may have a big arm if the Brewers are overlooking the control issue? No doubt, it would seem, as that's some pretty serious scouting if not. Bethel’s Axel Cruz Signs With Milwaukee Brewers It was a big day for Bethel University’s Axel Cruz and the Wildcat program Friday June 17th as the righthander signed as a free agent with the Milwaukee Brewers. The 6’1”, 185-pound junior is a right hander from Dorado, Puerto Rico. He played at Fullerton Community College in Fullerton, California before arriving at Bethel. Cruz was 3-2 with an ERA of 5.22 and was one of Bethel’s most effective pitchers the second half of the season. He stared 10 games for the Wildcats and led the Southern States Conference in Opponents’ Batting average with an impressive .205 mark. He had 51 strikeouts in 50 innings of action. He was third in the league with 9.18 K’s per nine innings. Coach Rusty Thompson commented on the signing. “We are so happy for Axel. He is an extremely hard worker and a great teammate and player. He improved lengths and bounds throughout the season and his hard work and God given ability paid off. I think the Brewers signed a good one. We always take great pride in our guys getting the opportunity to continue to chase their dreams at the professional level and we can’t express our happiness enough. We hope to have many more in the future. Our pitching coach (Nick Thompson) worked very hard with him on developing his 4th pitch and also helped him with the mental side of the game. He becomes the 5th pitcher to move on professionally from our program and the 6th overall.”

Final: Missoula 10, Helena 3 Five Home Runs Power Osprey to Victory Missoula Tops Helena for First Time This Year By Craig Durham / Helena Brewers *** Here's an additional summary, this includes more nice photos at the link Osprey hammer five homers to win series finale Curt Synness, Helena Independent Record Powered by five home runs by five different players, the Missoula Osprey came from behind to beat the host Helena Brewers 10-3 in Pioneer League action at Kindrick Legion Field on Wednesday. Going yard with solo shots for the Osprey were Ramon Hernandez in the fourth inning, Jose Herrera in the fifth, and Ryan January in the ninth. ; Billy Endris connected on a two-run bomb in the seventh, as did Luis Silverio in the eighth. Helena went 2-1 over the three-game home stand versus the Garden City crew, and slips to 8-5 on the year, while Missoula improves to 4-9. The Brewers took an early 2-0 lead when third baseman Wes Wilson stroked a two-out, two-run double in the opening frame. The home team then went up 3-0 in the next inning, with Juan Ortiz scoring on an Osprey throwing error. In the fourth stanza, Helena’s Caleb Whalen sent a high fly to deep left field, but was robbed of at least a double when Silverio went high and snagged the ball nine or 10 feet off the ground, against the fence. Next, Missoula's offense began to shine. The visitors plated three runs in the fifth and pulled ahead 4-3 on Herrera’s homer, and a two-run double by Jasrado Chisholm. In the bottom of the sixth, with two out and Wilson on second, Osprey center fielder Billy Endris made a diving, run-saving catch of Cooper Hummel’s drive to right-center. The visitors out-hit the Brewers 13-6, led by Silverio at 3 for 4 -- finishing with a single, homer and double, a triple shy of hitting for the cycle. Teammates Chisholm and Hernandez both had a pair of base knocks. Luis Madero started for Missoula and pitched four innings, allowing three runs before giving way to relievers Dean Jackson (three innings) and Tyler Keele (two innings). Jackson and Keele allowed just three total hits and struck out a combined five, while shutting out the Brewers over the final six frames. Jackson was credited with the win. Wilson, a 6-foot-3, 195-pounder from High Point, North Carolina, paced the local nine offensively, going 3 for 5 with a double and a couple RBIs. Helena used four pitchers, with starter Nattino Diplan going 4 2/3 stanzas and taking the loss. Jack Finnegan was the first of three relievers and did not allow a hit, a run or a walk during his 1 1/3 inning appearance, fanning four Osprey hitters. Next up, the Brewers travel to Missoula for another there-game stretch, running Thursday through Saturday. *** Helena Box Score Day off for Lucas Erceg... Both of 16th round RHP Scott Serigstad's (Cal State-Fullerton) outings have been rough; Helena Game Log Helena Bottom of the 6th Weston Wilson singles on a line drive to left fielder Luis Silverio. Yerald Martinez flies out to left fielder Luis Silverio. With Demi Orimoloye batting, Weston Wilson steals (2) 2nd base. Demi Orimoloye pops out to first baseman Ramon Hernandez. Cooper Hummel flies out to center fielder Billy Endris. Missoula Top of the 7th Defensive Substitution: Ronnie Gideon replaces right fielder Demi Orimoloye, batting 7th, playing first base. Hopefully Demi (0-for-3, .602 OPS) was pulled for a frustration incident and not because of injury. There's not an obvious outfield candidate on the Helena roster to come up for the injured Carlos Belonis in Wisconsin.

RF Carlos Belonis (right shoulder) heading to the disabled list, bummer. His .282 average is a bit empty (.663 OPS), but still an everyday guy for the Rattlers.

In that first DSL Brewers game, 17-year-old rookie Venezuelan C/1B Moises Perez was 0-for-5, but still sports a tiny sample OPS of 1.023. We mention that because Perez had been idle since June 18th.

Final, Game Two: DSL Cardinals 11, DSL Brewers 4 Brewers the "home" team in this road make-up game; they fall to 8-12 after the sweep as the St. Louis squad is now 16-5... DSL Brewers Game Two Box Score D-Crew was only down 6-4 heading to the final inning, but a five-run frame put things truly out of reach. 19-year-old rookie RHP Jenri Montas had a rough start (4 IP, 6 R, 5 ER). After 20 games, the DSL Brewers have only had one appearance by a southpaw all season. Back on June 9th, 17-year-old Venezuelan rookie LHP Luis Cordero got the start, but was lifted in the middle of the second inning, and hasn't pitched since. Milwaukee did add a new free agent LHP to the DSL roster on Wednesday, we'll document that in the Transaction Thread this AM. DSL Brewers Game Two Game Log 17-year-old rookie 2B Edwin Sano is off to a nice little start in his first 11 games (.771 OPS).

Final, Game One: DSL Cardinals 7, DSL Brewers 6, eight innings (scheduled for seven) Here's how it ended -- DSL Cardinals Bottom of the 8th Oscar Cotes singles on a line drive to right fielder Bryan Connell. Moises Castillo hits a sacrifice bunt. Throwing error by pitcher Alberto Paulino. Oscar Cotes to 2nd. Moises Castillo to 1st. William Jimenez hits a sacrifice bunt. Oscar Cotes to 3rd. Moises Castillo to 2nd. William Jimenez to 1st. Raffy Ozuna strikes out swinging. Elehuris Montero singles on a line drive to center fielder Jesus Lujano. Oscar Cotes scores. Moises Castillo to 3rd. William Jimenez to 2nd. Maryvale Game One Box Score Defense on the pitching mound an issue as D-Crew pitching allowed four unearned runs, including the two in the 9th; catcher Luis Avalo was charged with two passed balls, there were also two wild pitches. Maryvale Game One Game Log Team RISP: 1-for-12. Team LOB: 10. You'd expect better when the Brewers score six, but sloppy play by the Cards' club aided the Cerveceritos' cause.

Frosty Microbrews: Protecting Their Potential By Kyle Lobner / Wisconsin Timber Rattlers The Wisconsin Timber Rattlers' 2016 season is only a little more than halfway over, but for many players it's already been the longest year of their professional careers. As the Milwaukee Brewers' lowest full-season affiliate, the Timber Rattlers have many players who were in short-season leagues, college or even high school a year ago. Rest of the story at the link...

Frosty Microbrews: Protecting Their Potential By Kyle Lobner / Wisconsin Timber Rattlers The Wisconsin Timber Rattlers' 2016 season is only a little more than halfway over, but for many players it's already been the longest year of their professional careers. As the Milwaukee Brewers' lowest full-season affiliate, the Timber Rattlers have many players who were in short-season leagues, college or even high school a year ago. Rest of the story at the link...

Hopefully next year's high-A affiliate, whether in Kissimmee or elsewhere, has an audio presence. The Manatee front office had invested in the broadcast crew in recent seasons, and the young men did a great job, including multiple posted pre-game and post-game audio interviews, along with occasional video. Tonight's Brevard game would have been a prime example where we would have benefited as fans if that were still the case, although even the Daytona call would have been exciting to hear, even as a fan of the Brewers' organization.

Final: Arizona Brewers 16, Arizona Athletics 0, five innings, completed early: lightning Weather: 106 degrees, partly cloudy. Wind: 2 mph, Out to RF. Even though Athletic pitching got their act together in the subsequent four innings, A-Crew rolls thanks to the wild first inning documented above. It'd be easy to picture one single lightning bolt on the far horizon, and the umps (and the A's manager) saying, "OK, we're good here...". Can you imagine if the storm had come earlier and wiped out that big lead as if it never happened? Maryvale Box Score Eight of the nine Brewers hits were for extra bases. Maryvale Game Log RHP's Corbin Burnes and Aaron Myers combined on the shutout. The second-year pro Myers would have faced the minimum in his three innings save for an error, and should be one of the early candidates to find his way to Helena in the next few weeks.

After a minimum stay, Brevard County RHP Angel Ventura was activated from the 7-day DL (presumably as part of the "rest" plan). The Manatees are playing one short at 24, but OF Corey Ray will be grabbing that spot soon enough.