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Surprise moves to 9-3 with a 3-1 win Tuesday 10/27 Box Leadoff CF Brett Phillips 2-for-4 (double, run scored, picked off/caught stealing, .990 OPS thru seven games) LF Michael Reed 1-for-2, two walks, SB, and one disputed K Ejections: Surprise Saguaros right fielder Michael Reed ejected by HP umpire Travis Eggert (8th) Two innings, one run allowed for LHP Josh Hader, no walks, four K's Peoria Top of the 6th Pitching Change: Josh Hader replaces Brooks Pounders. Johan Camargo singles on a ground ball to right fielder Bubba Starling. With Connor Lien batting, passed ball by Mike Ohlman, Johan Camargo to 2nd. Connor Lien strikes out swinging. With Tyler Smith batting, wild pitch by Josh Hader, Johan Camargo to 3rd. Tyler Smith doubles (1) on a line drive to left fielder Michael Reed. Johan Camargo scores. Nick Torres flies out to center fielder Brett Phillips. D. J. Peterson called out on strikes. Peoria Top of the 7th Phillip Ervin strikes out swinging. Mike Yastrzemski grounds out to first baseman Jose Trevino. Alex Blandino strikes out on a foul tip. You can check out pitch-by-pitch in the 6th & 7th via Gameday for Hader's pitch selection/speed. And yes, Brooks Pounders is an epic baseball name...

Dominican Box Tuesday 10/27 Jason Rogers 1-for-4 in his team's 3-2 loss Light night in Venezuela, Puerto Rico starts on Friday, so that's it for Tuesday...

Venezuela Box Monday 10/26 Game One Hernan Perez, playing SS, 1-for-3 with a K in a game his team won 1-0 in eight innings (scheduled for seven). RHP Yhonathan Barrios bailed out here -- Margarita Top of the 8th Pitching Change: Yhonathan Barrios replaces Austin Bibens-Dirkx. David Gonzalez grounds out to first baseman Luis Ugueto. Breyvic Valera flies out to right fielder Herlis Rodriguez. Junior Sosa singles on a ground ball to right fielder Herlis Rodriguez. Edgar Duran singles on a line drive to right fielder Herlis Rodriguez. Junior Sosa to 3rd. Pitching Change: Gumercindo Gonzalez replaces Yhonathan Barrios. With Christian Marrero batting, Edgar Duran steals (1) 2nd base. Christian Marrero flies out to right fielder Herlis Rodriguez. *** Venezuela Box Monday 10/26 Game Two Wow, great night for his home team, two extra-inning doubleheader walk-offs Hernan Perez, playing third base in this one, 1-for-3, RBI, R (triple, sacrifice bunt in the final inning, K) *** Jason Rogers (playing first base -- assume that unless we tell you otherwise) fanned in his only at-bat before the rains wiped out his Dominican League game.

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Top part from earlier today -- Yadiel Rivera, playing shortstop, reached base all four times up, two singles, two walks. In six games, Rivera's line is .542/.607/.833 (league-leading OPS of 1.440). Rivera stole two bases, is now 4-for-7 on the basepaths (you get a lot of chances when your OBP is .607). RF Michael Reed finished 1-for-3 with a walk and stolen base. His normally fine early .351 OBP does pale in comparison to Yadi's though. Elsewhere on the mound, RHP's Jacob Barnes and Damien Magnifico combined to close out the 6-1 win with three scoreless innings -- Peoria Bottom of the 7th Pitching Change: Jacob Barnes replaces Luke Weaver. Gabriel Quintana walks. Fernando Perez flies out to right fielder Michael Reed. Joseph Odom flies out to center fielder Bubba Starling. Adrian Marin strikes out swinging. Peoria Bottom of the 8th Mike Yastrzemski grounds out, second baseman Tyler Wade to first baseman Tyler Austin. Nick Torres strikes out swinging. D. J. Peterson strikes out swinging. Peoria Bottom of the 9th Pitching Change: Damien Magnifico replaces Jacob Barnes. Phillip Ervin lines out to center fielder Bubba Starling. Tyler O'Neill doubles (2) on a fly ball to right fielder Michael Reed. With Gabriel Quintana batting, wild pitch by Damien Magnifico, Tyler O'Neill to 3rd. Gabriel Quintana called out on strikes. Fernando Perez walks. Joseph Odom strikes out swinging.

We've now lost both Mom's from the Parent Trap movies, Natasha Richardson's ski accident so sad in '09.

Game still in progress as of this post (red-hot Yadiel Rivera singled in his first at-bat to go to .522, 12-for-23: Monday Box 10/26 RHP Adrian Houser had worked 6.1 scoreless innings in his first two Fall League starts. See below as he pitched out of trouble in the 2nd inning, and he almost did so again in the 4th. Peoria Bottom of the 1st Adrian Marin grounds out, shortstop Yadiel Rivera to first baseman Tyler Austin. Mike Yastrzemski grounds out, first baseman Tyler Austin to pitcher Adrian Houser. Nick Torres singles on a line drive to left fielder Lewis Brinson. Nick Torres advances to 2nd, on a fielding error by left fielder Lewis Brinson. D. J. Peterson grounds out, third baseman Patrick Wisdom to first baseman Tyler Austin. Peoria Bottom of the 2nd Phillip Ervin doubles (2) on a fly ball to center fielder Bubba Starling. Tyler O'Neill strikes out swinging. Gabriel Quintana pops out to shortstop Yadiel Rivera. Fernando Perez walks. With Joseph Odom batting, wild pitch by Adrian Houser, Phillip Ervin to 3rd. Fernando Perez to 2nd. Joseph Odom called out on strikes. Peoria Bottom of the 3rd Adrian Marin strikes out swinging. Mike Yastrzemski walks. Nick Torres flies out to right fielder Michael Reed. D. J. Peterson flies out to right fielder Michael Reed. Peoria Bottom of the 4th Phillip Ervin walks. With Tyler O'Neill batting, Phillip Ervin steals (4) 2nd base, . Phillip Ervin advances to 3rd, on a throwing error by catcher Gary Sanchez. Tyler O'Neill strikes out swinging. Gabriel Quintana strikes out swinging. Fernando Perez triples (1) on a fly ball to right fielder Michael Reed. Phillip Ervin scores. Pitching Change: Luke Weaver replaces Adrian Houser. Joseph Odom called out on strikes. *** Final line on Houser: 3.2 IP, 3 H, 1 R, 3 BB, 5 K, 1 WP, 69 pitches (46 strikes), GB:FB 3:2, ERA now at 0.90 (one run in ten IP).

Except for first base coach, bullpen coach, and any special assistants like John Shelby was...

Not sure when Brewers official confirmation will come, but it will, and to no surprise, Pat Murphy has agreed to be Counsell's bench coach. Much has been written about their relationship, even before this piece, but here's Adam McCalvy from August. Managers Murphy, Counsell go way back Brewers skipper played four seasons at Notre Dame under Murphy

Dominican Box Sunday 10/25 Productive day for first baseman Jason Rogers -- 2-for-4 with a walk, RBI, two runs scored

Venezuela Box Sunday 10/25 Hernan Perez, continuing a recent run at shortstop, hit his first HR of the winter season, a decisive two-run shot in the 4th inning of an eventual 3-2 win, as part of a 2-for 4 afternoon. He was caught stealing once. Five of his 11 hits thus far have gone for extra bases. Aragua Top of the 4th James Jones pops out to shortstop Gabriel Noriega. Guillermo Quiroz singles on a line drive to right fielder Rubi Silva. Hernan Perez homers (1) on a line drive to center field. Guillermo Quiroz scores. Jose Martinez flies out to left fielder Jairo Perez. Sandy Leon lines out to center fielder Ericson Leonora.

Venezuela Box Sunday 10/25 Wasn't as spectacular as his first three starts, but new40-man roster waiver claim RHP Junior Guerra toughed it out over 5.1 innings (108 pitches, 65 strikes, over 60 pitches in his first two innings). 5.1 IP, 6 H, 3 R, 3 BB, 2 K, 1 HR, GB:FB 4:7, ERA now at 2.78 Zulia Bottom of the 1st Erick Salcedo flies out to center fielder Jose Martinez. Alex Romero singles on a ground ball to right fielder Alex Burg. Jose Pirela singles on a ground ball to left fielder Brian Burgamy. Alex Romero to 2nd. Mike Jacobs flies out to right fielder Alex Burg. Alex Romero to 3rd. David Adams flies out to center fielder Jose Martinez. Zulia Bottom of the 2nd Rene Reyes walks. Lane Adams homers (2) on a line drive to left center field. Rene Reyes scores. Francisco Arcia doubles (2) on a sharp line drive to right fielder Alex Burg. With Ray Olmedo batting, passed ball by Miguel Gonzalez, Francisco Arcia to 3rd. Ray Olmedo doubles (1) on a sharp ground ball to center fielder Jose Martinez. Francisco Arcia scores. Erick Salcedo pops out to third baseman Ronnier Mustelier in foul territory. Alex Romero grounds out, shortstop Heiker Meneses to first baseman Cesar Suarez. Ray Olmedo to 3rd. Jose Pirela walks. Mike Jacobs flies out to center fielder Jose Martinez. Zulia Bottom of the 3rd David Adams strikes out swinging. Rene Reyes grounds out, second baseman Carlos Colmenares to first baseman Cesar Suarez. Lane Adams pops out to second baseman Carlos Colmenares. Zulia Bottom of the 4th Francisco Arcia strikes out swinging. Ray Olmedo walks. Erick Salcedo flies out to center fielder Jose Martinez. Alex Romero grounds into a force out, second baseman Carlos Colmenares to shortstop Heiker Meneses. Ray Olmedo out at 2nd. Zulia Bottom of the 5th Jose Pirela grounds out sharply, pitcher Junior Guerra to first baseman Cesar Suarez. Mike Jacobs flies out to right fielder Alex Burg. David Adams singles on a line drive to center fielder Jose Martinez. Rene Reyes pops out to third baseman Ronnier Mustelier in foul territory. Zulia Bottom of the 6th Lane Adams flies out to right fielder Alex Burg. Pitching Change: Joe Ortiz replaces Junior Guerra. Francisco Arcia walks. Ray Olmedo grounds into a force out, shortstop Heiker Meneses to second baseman Carlos Colmenares. Francisco Arcia out at 2nd. Ray Olmedo to 1st. Erick Salcedo strikes out swinging *** On the other side, young RHP Gian Rizzo remained busy (perhaps too busy for the Brewers' taste) -- La Guaira Top of the 4th Raul Padron homers (1) on a fly ball to right field. Brian Burgamy singles on a line drive to center fielder Lane Adams. Ronnier Mustelier homers (1) on a fly ball to left field. Brian Burgamy scores. Pitching Change: Gian Rizzo replaces Ramon Garcia. Alex Burg singles on a sharp ground ball to left fielder Jose Pirela. Miguel Gonzalez singles on a ground ball to pitcher Gian Rizzo. Alex Burg to 2nd. Heiker Meneses hits a sacrifice bunt. Throwing error by pitcher Gian Rizzo. Alex Burg to 3rd. Miguel Gonzalez out at 3rd. Heiker Meneses to 1st. Miguel Gonzalez out at 3rd, second baseman Erick Salcedo to first baseman Mike Jacobs to shortstop Ray Olmedo. Carlos Colmenares out on a sacrifice fly to center fielder Lane Adams. Alex Burg scores. Cesar Suarez pops out to shortstop Ray Olmedo.

Venezuela Box 10/24 Hernan Perez (.237/.310/.368 after ten games), 0-for-4 in his team's 5-0 loss, played shortstop. That's it from Saturday in the Caribbean.

Saturday Box 10/24 Fun 18-3 rout! 3B Nate Orf 4-for-5, plus a walk, two doubles, four runs scored, four RBI! RF Brett Phillips 2-for-5, plus a walk, double, triple, one run scored, three RBI (normally that would be the lead) Day off for all eight Brewers on Sunday as the AFL takes its normal day of rest.

Box Friday 10/23 Yadiel Rivera, playing third base in this one, was once again an offensive force but Surprise lost 9-6, to fall to 6-3. Rivera, batting 6th, homered and doubled to maintain his .500 average and bumped his ridiculous OPS to 1.360 in five games. Surprise Bottom of the 2nd Bubba Starling strikes out swinging. Tyler Austin called out on strikes. Yadiel Rivera doubles (2) on a line drive to center fielder Austin Meadows. With Aledmys Diaz batting, Yadiel Rivera caught stealing 3rd base, catcher Kyle Farmer to third baseman Nicky Delmonico. Yes, that Nicky Delmonico, which is a whole 'nother story. Random organizational soldiers like former Timber Rattlers SS Michael Marseco retire without submitting proper paperwork, but the Brewers slap the "restricted list" tag on him (and others) to maintain their rights should they return. But Delmonico doesn't return phone calls, and he (and his rights) are summarily released. End of editorial rant... Surprise Bottom of the 6th Pitching Change: Cody Dickson replaces Tyler Eppler. Bubba Starling pops out to shortstop Adam Frazier. Tyler Austin grounds out, pitcher Cody Dickson to first baseman A. J. Reed. Yadiel Rivera hits an inside-the-park home run (1) on a fly ball to right field. Aledmys Diaz flies out to left fielder Jake Peter. My Twitter thoughts Friday on Rivera -- am I wrong? Also wrote: No doubt Yadiel is absolute stud defensive SS, but Arcia's the future, & Rivera can explode his value with huge AFL. RF Michael Reed was 0-for-3 with a walk, now just 5-for-27 but with six walks in the early going.

Venezuela Box Friday 10/23 Young reliever Gian Rizzo gave up his first run of the winter season (6.2 innings), but not before helping his starter by stranding two inherited runners -- La Guaira Top of the 5th Miguel Rojas flies out to left fielder Jose Pirela. Jose Martinez singles on a line drive to right fielder Alex Romero. Alex Cabrera walks. Jose Martinez to 2nd. Pitching Change: Gian Rizzo replaces Miguel Alfredo Gonzalez. Brian Burgamy hit by pitch. Jose Martinez to 3rd. Alex Cabrera to 2nd. Ronnier Mustelier strikes out swinging. Alex Burg flies out to left fielder Jose Pirela. La Guaira Top of the 6th Cesar Suarez flies out to right fielder Alex Romero. Alberto Gonzalez doubles (1) on a line drive to left fielder Jose Pirela. Reegie Corona doubles (4) on a line drive to center fielder Lane Adams. Alberto Gonzalez scores. Miguel Rojas flies out to center fielder Lane Adams. Jose Martinez strikes out swinging.

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The only other Brewer to see winter league action Thursday was 3B Hernan Perez, 0-for-4 in the Brent Suter game linked just above.

LHP Brent Suter's third Venezuelan start wasn't nearly as successful as his first two -- 2.2 IP, 8 H, 6 R, 1 BB, 3 K, 1 HR, 56 pitches (37 strikes) Thursday 10/22 Box Suter's line was spared a bit when two of his baserunners were stranded -- Lara Bottom of the 1st Maikol Gonzalez walks. Gabriel Noriega singles on a ground ball to left fielder Teodoro Martinez. Maikol Gonzalez to 3rd. Carlos Rivero strikes out swinging. Rangel Ravelo out on a sacrifice fly to center fielder James Jones. Maikol Gonzalez scores. Hector Gimenez singles on a ground ball to right fielder Herlis Rodriguez. Gabriel Noriega to 3rd. Jairo Perez grounds into a force out, shortstop Rayder Ascanio to second baseman Gioskar Amaya. Hector Gimenez out at 2nd. Lara Bottom of the 2nd Gabriel Lino strikes out swinging. Ericson Leonora singles on a ground ball to right fielder Herlis Rodriguez. Leon Landry singles on a line drive to right fielder Herlis Rodriguez. Ericson Leonora to 2nd. Maikol Gonzalez singles on a ground ball to third baseman Hernan Perez. Ericson Leonora to 3rd. Leon Landry to 2nd. Gabriel Noriega hits a grand slam (1) to left field. Ericson Leonora scores. Leon Landry scores. Maikol Gonzalez scores. Carlos Rivero flies out to right fielder Herlis Rodriguez. Rangel Ravelo grounds out, second baseman Gioskar Amaya to first baseman Guillermo Quiroz. Lara Bottom of the 3rd Hector Gimenez grounds out, third baseman Hernan Perez to first baseman Guillermo Quiroz. Jairo Perez doubles (2) on a line drive to left fielder Teodoro Martinez. Gabriel Lino singles on a fly ball to center fielder James Jones. Jairo Perez to 3rd. Ericson Leonora reaches on a force attempt, throwing error by shortstop Rayder Ascanio. Jairo Perez scores. Gabriel Lino to 2nd. Leon Landry called out on strikes. Pitching Change: Eduar Quinonez replaces Brent Suter. Maikol Gonzalez grounds into a force out, shortstop Rayder Ascanio to second baseman Gioskar Amaya. Ericson Leonora out at 2nd.

Thursday 10/22 Box Big day for four Brewers -- RF Michael Reed, LF Brett Phillips, and SS-3B Yadiel Rivera combined to go 5-for-12 with three walks. Rivera knocked in four with a 3-for-5 day that included the go-ahead knock in the top of the 10th. RHP Damien Magnifico then closed things out in style -- Scottsdale Bottom of the 10th Pitching Change: Damien Magnifico replaces Andrew Edwards. Adam Brett Walker II strikes out swinging. Todd Hankins lines out to third baseman Yadiel Rivera. Stuart Turner strikes out on a foul tip. *** In four AFL games, Rivera has a .500/.550/.667 line (1.217 OPS). That'll work...

Brewers 2015 19th round pick Steven Karkenny, who was a mainstay in the middle of the Helena Brewers lineup this past summer (61 games at 1B, nine at 3B, two in RF), has voluntarily retired, as per MiLB.com. The 22-year-old RH bat (23 next March) posted a .751 OPS with eight home runs in his debut pro season, along with eight stolen bases in nine attempts. These articles -- draft day via The Masters College in California and early in the season via the Helena Independent Record -- will let you know more about Karkenny. So who will man first base for the Rattlers in 2016? The link shows options -- David Denson (Helena), Juan Ortiz and Tyrone Perry (Maryvale)...

Via SportsNet590 in Toronto: Gord Ash

Nevin Ashley is no longer a Brewer since this list was first published. We can also add the super-effective waiver claim RHP Junior Guerra to this list since it was first released by the organization. Young Timber Rattler pitchers Gian Rizzo (four appearances thus far) and Luis Ortega (one) can be added to the list as well. The players listed in bold above have begun play in either the Dominican Republic or Venezuela and we've been documenting their efforts in this thread. As per this tweet, Domingo Santana's stint begins November 10th on Licey, the same Dominican club Jason Rogers currently plays for. The Puerto Rican league begins play on October 30th, so look for natives Hiram Burgos, Juan Centeno and Martin Maldonado after that time. Burgos is scheduled for minor league free agency but his inclusion on the initial list released by the club hints that he may be back on a 2016 minor league deal.

Brewers Have Their New Pitching Coach - Cubs' Minor League Pitching Coordinator Derek Johnson Or so say the unofficial reports amongst Cubs' bloggers -- MLB.com featured him in March 2013 after he was brought in following a long run at Vanderbilt