Jim Goulart

Nashville Press Release: SOUNDS 2026 OPENING DAY ROSTER ANNOUNCED NASHVILLE – The Nashville Sounds, in conjunction with the reigning National League Central Division champion Milwaukee Brewers, are excited to announce the 2026 Opening Day roster of Sounds baseball. Fourteen of the 28 active players for the start of the season appeared for the Sounds during the 2025 campaign, including the Sounds 2025 Pitcher of the Year, Garrett Stallings and the 2025 Fan Favorite, Freddy Zamora. Ten of the Brewers’ top 30 prospects (MLB Pipeline) are on the roster, highlighted by infielders Jett Williams (#3) and Cooper Pratt (#4). Williams ranks #51, while Pratt ranks #64 in MLB Pipeline’s Top 100 Prospects. Other members of Milwaukee’s Top 30 include Logan Henderson (#7), Jeferson Quero (#8), Luis Lara (#12), Luke Adams (#13), Robert Gasser (#17), Brock Wilken (#22), Shane Drohan (#25), Coleman Crow (#27) to open the season with the Sounds. Nashville’s Opening Day roster consists of 21 players from the United States, two from Venezuela, two from Nicaragua, one from Canada, one from Puerto Rico, and one from the Dominican Republic. There are nine members of the Brewers’ 40-man roster on the initial Sounds roster. A position breakdown of the Opening Day Roster can be found below. 40-man players indicated in BOLD: Pitchers (16) RHP Kaleb Bowman, RHP Will Childers, RHP Coleman Crow, LHP Shane Drohan, LHP Brian Fitzpatrick, LHP Robert Gasser, RHP Logan Henderson, RHP Blake Holub, LHP Tate Kuehner, RHP Easton McGee, LHP Sammy Peralta, RHP Carlos Rodriguez, LHP Drew Rom, RHP Garrett Stallings, RHP Peter Strzelecki, RHP Jacob Waguespack Catchers (2) Ramón Rodríguez, Jeferson Quero Infielders (8) Luke Adams, Tyler Black, Eddys Leonard, Ethan Murray, Cooper Pratt, Brock Wilken, Jett Williams, Freddy Zamora Outfielders (2) Greg Jones, Luis Lara

Nashville Sounds placed RHP Gerson Garabito on the 60-day injured list. Nashville Sounds placed LHP Thomas Pannone on the 7-day injured list. Nashville Sounds placed RHP J.B. Bukauskas on the 7-day injured list.

Indy ball north of the border for the Canadian -

Thursday 3/26 (pre-game): VIDEO via MLB Network's "MLB Central": The full interview, beyond what was posted on the socials - "Pat Murphy talks about Jackson Chourio being placed on the IL with a fractured hand, Brewers outlook for the season and more" Via WTMJ's Morning News (download link): "Opening Day festivities continue! We check-in on all things business as President of Baseball Operations Rick Schlesinger joins the program live from the dugout! The business has begun on the season! We discuss the parking situation, the developments coming to town, and of course we’re glad to have the guys on the Venezuelan team back on our team." Via WTMJ's Morning News (download link): "Brewers 360 with Matt Arnold! We get a front office look at the team, the lineup card, and of course any game day traditions that the Baseball Operations President does." Via WTMJ's Morning News (download link): "Jeff Levering joins the program and there is a lot to look forward to. However, some unfortunate breaking news that Jackson Chourio will immediately start the season in the IL. However, Jeff previews the rest of the team and of course his Opening Day traditions." Via Mike Heller's "I Love Mondays" Podcast: Lane Grindle (go to the 07:30 minute mark) Via Fox Sports 920 Milwaukee's "The Huddle": Brewers correspondent Hunter Baumgardt (go to the 11:00 minute mark) Via "The Bill Michaels Show" (Hour Two): Chuck Freimund Via "The Bill Michaels Show" (Hour Three): Todd Welter of "Southside Sox" Via the "Brew Crew Scoop" Podcast: "Happy 2026 Opening Day! We spent the bulk of this one breaking down the roster to start the year, the guys who didn’t make the initial cut, and making our 2026 predictions for standings and awards all across the league! We also gave our final shoutout to William Contreras, Jackson Chourio, Angel Zerpa, Brice Turang, and all the Brewers who competed in the World Baseball Classic!" *** Thursday 3/26 (post-game): Via the Journal Sentinel Podcast: "The Brewers turned opening day into a laugher, a 14-2 victory over the White Sox that hopefully proves to be a good omen for the 2026 season. Brewers reporter Curt Hogg was on the scene, and he joins host JR Radcliffe to discuss the ins and outs, starting with an early-morning announcement that Jackson Chourio would be opening the year on the injured list with a surprise injury incurred three weeks ago. Jacob Misiorowski shines with 11 strikeouts, part of a record-setting 20 for Brewers pitchers. William Contreras debuts a new look and gets a big hit. David Hamilton might be the most Brewers player of all time, two guys go deep, newcomer Jake Woodford makes his debut, a huge outcome for JR's preseason predictions and more." Via Curt Hogg / Corey Knebel: Locked on Brewers Postcast with Brandon Sneide - "Brewers Dominate Opening Day | Misiorowski Makes History in 14-2 Win" Locked on Brewers with Chuck Freimund - "Brewers Bounce Back After Chourio Injury News Rocks Opening Day" *** Friday 3/27: Via Fox Sports 920 Milwaukee's "The Huddle": Hunter Baumgardt's interview with the directors of the "Ueck" documentary (go to the 09:15 minute mark) Via WTMJ's Morning News (download link): "Gabe Neitzel from ESPN Milwaukee recaps an awesome Opening Day for the Brewers! The Crew taking down the White Sox 14-2! We talk about the time at the ballpark, the opening day festivities Gabe saw (or didn’t see), and of course the depth of the Brewers and why that is going to be a successful formula." Via David Gasper's "Brewers Daily" YouTube page: "Surprise! Jackson Chourio Placed on IL"

Organizational Scoreboard Audio Links MiLB TV (Subscribers) *** NOTE: MLB.TV subscribers can watch MiLB games live via the MLB app. We'll find out by Saturday AM, but we do believe in order to watch archived broadcasts, or games at your convenience, you'll need an MiLB.TV subscription. It's not 100% clear, so we'll expand on that in the AM. For me personally as a "BrewerFanatic Minor League Link Report" composer, the archives are usually most helpful when researching potential early exit injury situations or revisiting unique game situations. As far as the Sounds roster goes, as of Friday AM, here's the roster page, but there's just way too many names, so some activity will need to take place. 32 players listed (13 position players, 19! pitchers), 28-man roster limit.

I will be putting together a post by Week Two of the minor league season showing where within minor league affiliated ball Brewers farmhands from 2025 landed after either trades, Minor League Rule 5, their releases or in minor league free agency, so you'd be able to quickly click on an MiLB page link to check in on how they're doing. Quick updates: RHP Travis MacGregor assigned to AAA Scranton/Wilkes-Barre RailRiders (Yankees). OF Hedbert Perez assigned to AA New Hampshire Fisher Cats (Blue Jays).

Via 102.5 The Game's "Next Man Up" in Nashville: "Voice of the Nashville Sounds Jeff Hem joins the show as the Sounds open their season tomorrow night in Norfolk."

The Heart of a Shucker Podcast Episode #1 with Javik Blake - Javik joins at the 04:30 minute mark

Wednesday 3/25: Via WTMJ's Morning News (download link): Chief Operating Officer Marti Wronski Via WTMJ's Morning News (download link): "Brewers 360 with Jeff Levering! The day before Opening Day and we’re ready! Taking a quick look at the Brewers team, we’re looking at this year plus some exciting new faces that are sure to make an impact on the team. Plus, we put Jeff’s famous encyclopedic knowledge to the test on opening day calls." Via the "Inside Wisconsin" Podcast with Trevor Thomas and Dario Melendez: "It’s Opening Day for the Brewers, and we’re celebrating the best way we know how. Former Brewers pitcher turned broadcaster Tim Dillard talks about the 2026 Crew, the excitement around a new season, and his journey from the bump to the broadcast booth. Baseball stories, Brewers memories, and plenty of laughs with one of the best personalities to ever wear the uniform." Via "The Bill Michaels Show" (Hour Two): Jeff Levering Via David Gasper's "Brewers Daily" YouTube page: "Brewers Acquire Jake Woodford from Rays" Via WTMJ's Afternoon News (download link): Dom Cotroneo Locked on Brewers with Chuck Freimund - Locked on White Sox host Todd Welter joins Chuck Via the "Wisconsin Sports Daily Show" with Steve "Sparky" Fifer: "The Score Chicago's David Haugh discusses why the Cubs continue to get projected ahead of the Brewers. David breaks down the PCA extension & why health will be the biggest key in Chicago. Then Tim Benz of Tribune-Review Sports breaks down the high hopes for the young Pirates. Tim discusses the optimism around Pittsburgh's off-season spending compared to other teams in the NL Central." Latest VIDEO via Hunter Baumgardt's YouTube Page: "Hunter was LIVE to preview the 2026 season for the Brewers! Hear from Jacob Misiorowski, Brice Turang, Matt Arnold, Pat Murphy, and Brandon Woodruff before the season begins! Plus, Hunter takes your questions and comments" Via the "View from Bernie's Chalet" Podcast: "Jason & Hyatt talk about the initial 26-man roster, Jake Woodford trade, preview opening series' vs White Sox & Rays, and give their season predictions on playoff teams/pennant winners/world series/awards." Via Tim Allen's "Hot Stove Weekly" on 105.7 The Fan: Wednesday night's episode VIDEO via Curt Hogg's "Brewer Territory" with Corey Knebel: "Is this the year the Brewers win it all? The hosts are split on that front while also making their picks for team awards."

Wisconsin Timber Rattlers Broadcast Information for 2026

"Brewers President of Operations and GM Matt Arnold joined Jeff Hem at Spring Training in Arizona to talk more about the farm system that runs through Nashville."

Monday 3/23: Via Mike Heller's "I Love Mondays" Podcast: Todd Rosiak of the J-S (go the 35:30 minute mark) *** Tuesday 3/24: Via WTMJ's Morning News (download link): "First things first, how are we going to watch the game? No TV deal yet. Also – listen to them on the radio. So Opening Day is just two days away – but we have exhibition games! Tim Dillard explains how some warm up games in the home stadium is good for the new guys. Also, we ask Tim what he is most excited about and his one concern if there is one." Via WTMJ's Midday News (download link): "Brewers.com Beat Writer Adam McCalvy talks about construction/traffic getting into the ballpark this season, the likelihood of the Brewers clinching another NL Central title this season, which players have stood out the most following Spring Training, the importance of the Opening Day starter, and which Jordan is going to have the better first pitch." Via SportsRadio the Fan's "Nine 2 Noon" Show: "John Kuhn and Ramie Mahklouf are joined by Tim Allen to get his thoughts on what the expectations should be for the 2026 Milwaukee Brewers as their season nears." Via David Gasper's "Brewers Daily" YouTube page: "Brewers Announce Rotation Plans" Via the "Wisconsin Sports Daily Show" with Steve "Sparky" Fifer: "President of Business Operations Rick Schlesinger breaks down some of the big changes coming to the gameday experience for the Brewers, both in-person & on television." Via "The Bill Michaels Show" (Hour Two): Chuck Freimund (go to the 31:00 minute mark) Via WTMJ's Afternoon News (download link): "Rick Schlesinger Discusses New Fun at AmFam Field This Season!" Locked on Brewers with Chuck Freimund - "Inexperienced Starting Rotation? - No Problem for the Brewers"

And with that, this thread is complete for spring 2026! See you next year!

3/24 Box Score: at home vs. Reds (4-1 win) MINOR DETAILS: INF/OF Greg Jones (70), OF Luis Lara (89), INF Cooper Pratt (87), C Ramón Rodríguez (82), INF Jett Williams (76), RHP Will Childers (98), LHP Brian Fitzpatrick (95), RHP Blake Holub (96), LHP Sammy Peralta (57), LHP Drew Rom (63) and RHP Garrett Stallings (97). *** Fitzpatrick ends the big-league game portion of his camp with 6.2 scoreless innings over seven appearances, seven K's, and a 0.60 WHIP.

Hunt has been assigned to AA Montgomery for now by Tampa, so he'll remain in the Southern League to start 2026.

The trade thread (RHP Jake Woodford from Tampa Bay for RHP KC Hunt) is located on the Major League Forum here. Feel free to comment at that thread even if your comment is more focused on the 25-year-old Hunt.

Sunday 3/22: Via WTMJ's Weekend News (download link): WTMJ’s Dominic Cotroneo, the host of “Brewers All Access” Via the "Locked on Network:" - "NL Central fans brace for a fierce division shakeup as the Chicago Cubs and Milwaukee Brewers emerge as top contenders, but can the Brewers' magic withstand off-season losses yet again? JD Hafron leads a lively debate with Chuck Freimund, Sam Olbur, Jeff Carr, and Gary Morgan, unpacking whether additions like Alex Bregman and Eugenio Suárez will reshape the Cubs and Reds' championship odds, and if the Pirates’ youth movement vaults them into playoff relevance. Key storylines include over/under win total predictions, star power candidates like Paul Skenes and Elly De La Cruz, bold rookie picks, and expert analysis on the division’s deepest rotations and riskiest moves. Will Craig Counsell's Cubs live up to the hype, or will Milwaukee’s relentless approach prevail? Hear the hosts’ bold playoff calls and divisional X-factors as the race for the NL Central crown heats up." Via Dom Cotroneo's "Brewers All Access": "Spring Training Wrap-Up - Interviews with Misiorowski, Woodruff, & more! Spring training is officially complete; all that's left is a couple exhibition games with the Reds before Opening Day! Dom sits down for a recap of what happened the last couple weeks in Phoenix to set the roster ahead of the opener." *** Monday 3/23: Via David Gasper's "Brewers Daily" YouTube page: "Jacob Misiorowski Named Opening Day SP" Via the "Wisconsin Sports Daily Show" with Steve "Sparky" Fifer: "Brewers.TV Analyst Tim Dillard helps preview the 2026 Brewers season, with Opening Day only three days away. Tim breaks down all the potential starting rotation options for Milwaukee, amid uncertainty with key pieces." Via WTMJ's Morning News (download link): "What is Dom Cotroneo most excited for this season? Plus, what went into the decision to start Miz on Opening Day instead of Woody? Also – what about all these projections of the Brewers losing the division? Do we take any stock into that?" Via WTMJ's Midday News (download link): "Chief Operating Officer Marti Wronski talks about how it’s the Opening Day of the Jordans with first pitches from Jordan Love and Jordan Stolz, how Brewers TV will work, and what fans can expect that’s new at the ballpark this season." Via WTMJ's Afternoon News (download link): "Lane Grindle is Ready for Opening Day!" Locked on Brewers with Chuck Freimund - "Brewers fans brace for Opening Day as Jacob Misiorowski is named the starting pitcher!"