Jim Goulart

From last night --

Disciples of Uecker -- Meet the Newcomers Another fine write-up from the Brewers-interwebs...

Added RHP Adrian Houser, acquired in the Astros' deal, to the initial post in this thread. If not added to the 40-man roster this fall, Houser will be exposed to the Rule 5 draft. The Brewers do not need to add OF Brett Phillips and LHP Josh Hader to the 40-man until after the 2016 season.

Colorado Springs' Kyle Wren belts his first Triple-A homer in the eighth inning of a 3-2 loss at New Orleans https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCiAnyTzITXGcNIBTBo6xfWQ/videos

Perrin productive, but Chiefs still shut down Rattlers Tim Froberg, Post-Crescent Media Includes a video interview... http://www.gannett-cdn.com/-mm-/2335de9e39e86189df2079f052ebb5208e6bc363/c=0-0-2882-2167&r=x404&c=534x401/local/-/media/2015/07/30/Appleton/B9318275306Z.1_20150730215753_000_G0RBGDQBM.1-0.jpg In this file photo, Wisconsin Timber Rattlers Jon Perrin, left, and Carlos Leal sign autographs before playing against the Clinton LumberKings Friday, July 24, at Neuroscience Group Field at Fox Cities Stadium in Grand Chute. (Photo: Dan Powers/Post-Crescent Media) GRAND CHUTE – Jon Perrin had the rockiest of starts with the Wisconsin Timber Rattlers. Panic wasn’t an option, and Perrin has rebounded with poised, polished pitching. The Oklahoma State product hasn’t allowed an earned run in 15 consecutive innings and continued his strong work on the mound with another effective performance Thursday in Wisconsin’s 5-1 home loss to Peoria. Perrin, a 27th-round selection by the Milwaukee Brewers in the June draft, was charged with the loss, but deserved a better fate. In making his fourth start with the Rattlers, Perrin allowed an unearned run on just three hits with five strikeouts and no walks in five innings, departing with Wisconsin facing a 1-0 deficit. The Chiefs (55-47, 22-11) eventually broke the game open with a three-run seventh off Rattlers reliever Luis Ortega to snap a five-game Wisconsin winning streak. “(Perrin) has been very solid for us,” said Wisconsin manager Matt Erickson. “He’s a sinker, slider guy who keeps the ball down in the zone. He gets a lot of ground balls.” Perrin, a right-hander, began his pro career in June with the Arizona Brewers, but was promoted to Wisconsin earlier this month after just three Rookie League appearances in which he went 2-0 with an 0.90 ERA. In his first two games with the Rattlers, Perrin was roughed up for 11 runs in five innings, including a horrendous one-inning stint against Kane County in which he surrendered eight runs and didn’t record an out. But the 22-year-old Perrin settled down after getting clubbed by the Cougars and hasn’t allowed an earned run in his last four appearances. “I got a pretty little nice wake-up call at Kane County, giving up those eight runs without getting an out,” said Perrin. “I just got back to basics. I started executing my pitches on both sides of the plate with the fastball and that set up my breaking stuff and my sinker, which is my bread and butter. I worked with (pitching coach) Gary Lucas and was able to get everything fine-tuned.” The only run off Perrin (1-2 with a 4.79 earned run average) was unearned and came in the top of the first following an error by shortstop Blake Allemand, two stolen bases by Darren Seferina and an infield single by Brian O’Keefe off the glove of second baseman Francisco Castillo. “I wasn’t quite as sharp as I should have been early,” said Perrin. “But overall it was a good outing. Pitching on the third game of the series is an advantage because you get to see what the opposing team has been doing. They’re a team that likes to pull the ball, so the focus today was pounding fastballs inside and underneath the hands of right-handed hitters. We had a pretty good game plan today.” The 6-foot-5, 220-pound Perrin compiled an 18-9 record in his four-year college career at Oklahoma State, with a 3.19 ERA in 65 games, including 35 starts. “When he has real good command, he can go to both sides of the plate and get swings and misses,” said Erickson. “When you miss small and keep the ball down, the ball doesn’t get driven as much and you don’t give up a lot of extra-base hits. He’s been good the majority of his time here. He got the ball up in that one bad outing in Kane County. He kept us right there today, had a good effort.” The Rattlers’ lone run came in the bottom of the sixth, when third baseman Sthervin Matos socked a solo opposite-field home run to right. Matos is hitting just .206, but leads the Rattlers with eight homers. “He’s got some power,” said Erickson. “We’re really trying to get him to use his hands when he hits. He’s got good, soft hands, but he wants to get real big, upper-body shoulder swings and we’re trying to loosen him up a little bit. When he has good hands, the bat flips through the zone and he gets pretty good extension. But when he tries to get big, the bat drags through the zone and isn’t as quick.” Peoria won the game despite the absence of manager Joe Kruzel, who was ejected in the top of the second for arguing over a long fly ball by Steve Bean. The ball traveled down the right-field line and was ruled foul instead of a home run. Kruzel had a different opinion and even Perrin thought that he had caught a break. “It’s better to be lucky than good,” said Perrin. “I thought it was fair. I was looking for a new ball from the umpire and then I see the guy striding back to home plate. Sometimes you get bailed out like that.” The Rattlers (35-67, 12-20) managed just three hits off Peoria lefty starter Austin Gomber and reliever Jhonny Polanco. Gomber, a fourth-round pick by the St. Louis Cardinals in 2014, allowed just three hits and fanned seven in 7 2/3 innings to raise his season record to 10-3. “If you would have told me before this home stand that we would have won five of six, I would have been very happy,” said Erickson. “We’ve been playing some very consistent baseball. The last four or five games, we haven’t beaten ourselves and have taken advantage of the other team’s mistakes.” *** PHOTO GALLERY: Also via the Post-Crescent

Final: Colorado Springs 6, New Orleans 5, regularly scheduled game As of this post, the only doubleheader write-up is from the Zephyrs -- Z's, Sky Sox each earn wins in late night New Orleans Zephyrs A long night at Zephyr Field finally concluded at 12:56 AM, with the Zephyrs and Colorado Springs each walking away with a victory. Isaac Galloway capped the Zephyrs' two-run rally in the bottom of the 10th inning with a bases-loaded single to lift New Orleans past the Sky Sox, 3-2 in the conclusion of Wednesday's suspended game. After Matt Long led off the top of the 10th with a home run to put Colorado Springs ahead 2-1, the Z's capitalized on a throwing error to score twice in the bottom of the frame. Marcell Ozuna reached base when shortstop Luis Sardinas threw wildly to first base, and a one-out double into the right field corner by Jordany Valdespin put runners at second and third. The Sky Sox elected to intentionally walk Austin Nola to load the bases, but Jaye Chapman hit Jhonatan Solano with a pitch to force in the tying run, and Galloway came off the bench to chop a single up the middle and give the Zephyrs their seventh straight victory. It was Galloway's second walk-off hit of the season, having also delivered a 13th-inning single to beat Omaha on June 13. He extended his hitting streak to seven games, during which he picked up at least one RBI in each contest. The teams had endured a two-hour rain delay, then remained scoreless into the seventh inning before Reid Brignac drilled his fourth homer of the year, the Zephyrs' first hit of the game. Kyle Wren homered off Chris Reed in the eighth to draw the Sky Sox even. Travis Blackley was credited with the win despite serving up Long's home run in the 10th inning. Blackley (3-4) allowed two hits in two innings of relief. Chapman (2-2) suffered his second blown save and took the loss. *** The Sky Sox came away with a 6-5 victory in the nightcap after the teams exchanged the lead three times over the first three innings. Matt Clark's bloop single with two outs in the first was answered by Austin Wates's first home run of the year in the bottom of the inning. Colorado Springs scored an unearned run on a throwing error in the top of the second, but Z's pitcher Justin Nicolino helped his cause in the bottom half by lacing a two-run double into the right-center field alley. It was Nicolino's first hit in 14 at-bats this season. Former Zephyr Matt Dominguez evened the score in the third with an RBI single, and Long doubled home the go-ahead run for a 4-3 lead. Two innings later, Long struck again with a two-run single to provide the Sky Sox with needed insurance. Brandon Bantz ripped a double down the third base line to score two runs in the sixth, bringing the Zephyrs back within a run. Bantz finished 3-for-3 with a pair of doubles, his second three-hit game of the year. Jeremy Horst allowed the potential tying run to get to third base with two outs in the seventh, but struck out Nola to prevent the Zephyrs from winning eight games in a row for the first time since May 1996. Rob Wooten (4-1) tossed two scoreless innings to earn the victory, while Nicolino (6-7) was charged with four runs - three earned - and was saddled with the loss. Colorado Springs Game Two Box Score 4-5-6-7 Sky Sox batters had fine efforts in the seven-inning affair, please click the box link for details... Colorado Springs Game Two Game Log

Final: AZL Brewers 6, AZL Indians 5 A-Crew grabbed a 6-2 lead with a four-run 6th and held on for the win... Maryvale Box Score CF Trent Clark doubled, singled, and walked (.865 OPS). Beau Wallace doubled twice and walked, he was back behind the plate for this one, so the sometimes third baseman hasn't been dropped from the backstop role completely. RF and 2014 DSL All-Star Yerald Martinez had a fantastic game, double, two singles, and a walk. Former Rattler Gregory Munoz already in the starting Maryvale lineup. Another 2015 Wisconsin player, RHP Orlando Torrez, made a one-inning start, he may be nursing an injury of sorts... Maryvale Game Log The big frame -- AZL Brewers Top of the 6th Pitching Change: Johan Puello replaces Christian Meister. Beau Wallace walks. With Yerald Martinez batting, Beau Wallace steals (3) 2nd base. With Yerald Martinez batting, wild pitch by Johan Puello, Beau Wallace to 3rd. Yerald Martinez doubles (3) on a line drive to center fielder Gabriel Mejia. Beau Wallace scores. Jorge Quiterio out on a sacrifice bunt, pitcher Johan Puello to second baseman Miguel Eladio. Yerald Martinez to 3rd. Gregory Munoz singles on a line drive to center fielder Gabriel Mejia. Yerald Martinez scores. With Trent Clark batting, Gregory Munoz steals (1) 2nd base. With Trent Clark batting, wild pitch by Johan Puello, Gregory Munoz to 3rd. Trent Clark walks. With Nicolas Pierre batting, Gregory Munoz steals (2) home. Trent Clark steals (9) 2nd base. With Nicolas Pierre batting, wild pitch by Johan Puello, Trent Clark to 3rd. Nicolas Pierre strikes out swinging. Pitching Change: Edward Estrella replaces Johan Puello. Gilbert Lara triples (4) on a fly ball to right fielder Juan Garcia. Trent Clark scores. Demi Orimoloye grounds out, third baseman Erlin Cerda to first baseman Jose Medina. Lara also singled in a 2-for-5 evening.

Final: Great Falls 4, Helena 1 Matt Ball Dominates For GF Helena Brewers The Helena Brewers (1-2) dropped the opener of a four-game series with the Great Falls Voyagers (2-1) on Thursday 4-1 at Centene Stadium. Matt Ball (1-3) picked up the win thanks to his best outing of the year. Ball would throw six innings of one-hit baseball, giving up one run and striking out eight. The Brewers' lone run of the game came in the fourth inning when Troy Stokes reached on a wild pitch strikeout and advanced to second on a throwing error by Casey Schroeder. He would reach third on a groundout and score on a sacrifice fly from Steven Karkenny. It was Karkenny's 24th RBI of the season. Josh Torres (2-1) was roughed up in the start, giving up 10 hits and 3 runs in 5 innings of work. Jackson Glines led the Voyager offense, going 3-for-4 with a double and two runs scored. J.B. Kole would finish the game strong for Helena, pitching two shutout innings of relief and striking out four. Great Falls is now 7-1 this season against the Brewers. The two teams will face off in the second game of their four-game series Friday at Centene Stadium. First pitch is set for 7:00 PM (8:00 Central). Helena Box Score Jake Gatewood 0-for-3 with three K's, now that he's had a near-equal number of at-bats between Wisconsin and Helena, you'll see that K and BB numbers are near-identical, but the Pioneer League spiked power and production... Helena Game Log Helena Top of the 8th Charles Galiano singles on a ground ball to shortstop Grant Massey. Milan Post grounds into a force out, pitcher Ryan Riga to shortstop Grant Massey. Charles Galiano out at 2nd. Milan Post to 1st. Jonathan Oquendo grounds into a double play, second baseman Victor Velasquez to shortstop Grant Massey to first baseman Sikes Orvis. Milan Post out at 2nd. Great Falls Bottom of the 8th Helena Brewers designated hitter Charles Galiano ejected by HP umpire Stu Bertrand. Must have thought he was safe...

Busy night at BrewCrewBall -- Josh Hader scouting report: LHP acquired by Brewers could be excellent starter and Looking at new pitching prospect Adrian Houser

More via BrewCrewBall -- OF Domingo Santana scouting report

Via MinorLeagueBall -- Brewers net huge return in Carlos Gomez trade *** Baseball Prospectus -- Brett Phillips graded scouting report

Meanwhile, an unexpected early exit, perhaps a collision of sorts at second base -- Great Falls Bottom of the 2nd Zach Fish singles on a ground ball to center fielder Joantgel Segovia. Casey Schroeder flies out to center fielder Joantgel Segovia. Jackson Glines singles on a ground ball to center fielder Joantgel Segovia. Zach Fish to 2nd. Sikes Orvis lines into a double play, shortstop Jake Gatewood to second baseman George Iskenderian. Zach Fish doubled off 2nd. Great Falls Bottom of the 3rd Defensive Substitution: Jose Cuas replaces second baseman George Iskenderian, batting 5th, playing third base. Defensive switch from third base to second base for Jonathan Oquendo. *** Helena team tweet -- "George Iskenderian forced to leave the game after 2 innings w/ leg strain."

Game Two in New Orleans is delayed at the start by rain. RHP Ariel Pena is set to make his first start of the season (36 relief appearances) in this seven-inning nightcap.

Final: New Orleans 3, Colorado Springs 2, ten innings, completion of Wednesday's suspended game Game story later on... Colorado Springs Game One Box Score Logan Schafer exited the game in the 5th when it resumed, on his way to Milwaukee, along with Elian Herrera... Colorado Springs Game Two Game Log This tied the game at 1-1 in the 8th, first AAA blast: Col. Springs Top of the 8th Matt Dominguez called out on strikes. Kyle Wren homers (1) on a fly ball to right center field. Luis Sardinas grounds out, pitcher Chris Reed to shortstop Austin Nola to first baseman Kila Ka'aihue. Jason Rogers called out on strikes. This put the good guys up in the top of the 10th -- Col. Springs Top of the 10th Matt Long homers (5) on a line drive to right center field. Offensive Substitution: Pinch-hitter Bryan Petersen replaces David Goforth. Bryan Petersen strikes out swinging. Matt Dominguez grounds out softly, pitcher Travis Blackley to first baseman Kila Ka'aihue. Kyle Wren grounds out, second baseman Reid Brignac to first baseman Kila Ka'aihue. Bummer... New Orleans Bottom of the 10th Pitching Change: Jaye Chapman replaces David Goforth, batting 8th, replacing Bryan Petersen. Marcell Ozuna reaches on a throwing error by shortstop Luis Sardinas. Juan Diaz strikes out swinging. Jordany Valdespin doubles (12) on a sharp line drive to right fielder Matt Long. Marcell Ozuna to 3rd. Jaye Chapman intentionally walks Austin Nola. Jhonatan Solano hit by pitch. Marcell Ozuna scores. Jordany Valdespin to 3rd. Austin Nola to 2nd. Offensive Substitution: Pinch-hitter Isaac Galloway replaces Travis Blackley. Isaac Galloway singles on a sharp ground ball to center fielder Kyle Wren. Jordany Valdespin scores. Austin Nola to 3rd. Jhonatan Solano to 2nd.

Via Marcus at Miller Park Prospects (Wednesday) -- Minor League Mailbag "I (Marcus) dove in to the old inbox to answer a few of the recent emails we received. In this edition of the mailbag we’ll take a look at young outfielders Demi Orimoloye and Joantgel Segovia, the recent success of Biloxi outfielder Victor Roache and the future for third baseman Matt Dominguez with the Crew."

The MLB Trade Rumors write-up on the deal is also quite informative.

The always excellent Baseball America Trade Central analysis.

Here's the follow-up on Brett Phillips, fine collection of notes by Noah here. *** Exciting, isn't it?!

Via the Brewers -- OF Logan Schafer (recalled) and INF/OF Elian Herrera (selected) will join the team from Triple-A @skysox tomorrow. *** OF Domingo Santana will take one of the two AAA spots, the other spot to TBD, it could be a Biloxi bump-up considering the three new Shuckers are on the way.

Climbing Tal's Hill: Stealing Second with Astros Prospect Brett Phillips (with/interview)

Astros Prospects: Josh Hader Interview

Just linked to over 100 videos of these four prospects in our dedicated thread in the Minor League Forum on the newcomers.

VIDEOS - 34 Brett Phillips highlights 62 Domingo Santana highlights 5 for Josh Hader 3 Adrian Houser interviews EDIT: Phillips link fixed

Via MinorLeagueBall -- Getting to know Brett Phillips

Initial post, with more to come, from BrewCrewBall.