Jim Goulart

"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!"

3/23 Box Score: at home vs. Reds (9-1 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).

From the man himself -

Via Voice of the Warbirds Chris Edwards: Please find the link to access the 2026 Wilson Warbirds Media Guide ahead of the club’s inaugural season.

Looks like Rob Z will get in some work today.

NOTE: Our poster @MudcatsfaninBrunsCO had established a "Warbirds Season Thread" here, written from a local fan perspective. It also included updates on the stadium status. We appreciate that effort, though that thread will be locked at this point and anything specific to the Warbirds outside of actual game action can and will be included here. *** Mudcats' Opening Night is Friday 4/3 - at Fayetteville (Astros). The eventual Wilson formal roster announcement will come directly from the Warbirds, not the Brewers, once the Brewers have given the Warbirds the official go-ahead to do so. Feel free to link to any formal Warbirds notices you see. Sometimes, but not as often as we used to, we learn via player social media, who has been assigned where, prior to the formal affiliate announcements. We'll link to any of those posts in this thread as they come out. As you might know, we use the "Your 2026" team threads to post and link to feature stories, including audio and video, that are outside the scope of game activity covered in the Daily Minor League Link Report. These threads have become among the most popular for viewing here. Please do not speculate on any player releases. Brewers Player Development or MiLB.com will update us formally.

Timber Rattlers' Opening Night is Thursday 4/2 - at home vs. Beloit (Marlins). NOTE: The Rattlers begin a day early as they do not play on Easter Sunday 4/5. The eventual Wisconsin formal roster announcement will come directly from the Timber Rattlers, not the Brewers, once the Brewers have given the Timber Rattlers the official go-ahead to do so. Feel free to link to any formal Timber Rattlers notices you see. Sometimes, but not as often as we used to, we learn via player social media, who has been assigned where, prior to the formal affiliate announcements. We'll link to any of those posts in this thread as they come out. As you might know, we use the "Your 2026" team threads to post and link to feature stories, including audio and video, that are outside the scope of game activity covered in the Daily Minor League Link Report. These threads have become among the most popular for viewing here. Please do not speculate on any player releases. Brewers Player Development or MiLB.com will update us formally.

Shuckers' Opening Night is Friday 4/3 - at Rocket City (Angels). The eventual Biloxi formal roster announcement will come directly from the Shuckers, not the Brewers, once the Brewers have given the Shuckers the official go-ahead to do so. Feel free to link to any formal Shuckers notices you see. Sometimes, but not as often as we used to, we learn via player social media, who has been assigned where, prior to the formal affiliate announcements. We'll link to any of those posts in this thread as they come out. As you might know, we use the "Your 2026" team threads to post and link to feature stories, including audio and video, that are outside the scope of game activity covered in the Daily Minor League Link Report. These threads have become among the most popular for viewing here. Please do not speculate on any player releases. Brewers Player Development or MiLB.com will update us formally.

Sunday 3/22: VIDEO via Curt Hogg's "Brewer Territory" with Corey Knebel: "From Jake Bauers' loud showing to Jackson Chourio's plate discipline, these are the key takeaways from the Brewers' time in Phoenix. Via the Journal Sentinel Podcast: "We made it! Opening day for the 2026 Milwaukee Brewers season arrives this week, and we've got one last report from Arizona with Journal Sentinel beat writer Curt Hogg, who joins JR Radcliffe to give one last look at the team. Brandon Lockridge's big spring got him a spot. Jake Bauers has been raking. Jacob Misiorowski is the opening-day starter but once again, what is going on with Brandon Woodruff? Andrew Fischer looks like the future. What's the primary opening-day story line in 2026? Who's next up once the Brewers need a player?" Latest Milwaukee Tailgate Podcast - "Paul landed on the IL this week, but Old Friend Steve Garzcynski stepped in for our division by division look at the 2026 MLB season, picks for division winners and wild cards, postseason hardware and a whole bunch of your questions."

Two innings each for Dorchies and Torres. MLB.TV subscribers should find a way to watch the 4th thru 7th innings.

3/22 Box Score: at Cubs (12-0 loss) Awesome from Mike Vassallo and his PR crew - MINOR DETAILS: Over from Minor League camp this afternoon: Everyone except RHP Chad Patrick.

Twenty minutes of general discussion with Kyle Harrison from early in camp -