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Wednesday's Daily Menu: All times are Central Colorado Springs: LHP Nick Additon at New Orleans (Marlins), 5:30 PM pre-game, 6:00 gametime Free Live Audio Link We welcome Dan Karcher, who is the longtime play-by-play voice of the Sky Sox; follow him on Twitter @SkySoxKarch 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 Brooks Hall at home vs. Jackson (Mariners), 6:55 PM pre-game, 7:10 gametime Free Live Audio Link We also welcome Chris Harris as the very first play-by-play voice of the Shuckers! Follow Chris on Twitter @CHarris731. We'll be linking to his fantastic "Shuck Dynasty" blog. 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: RHP Javier Salas at home vs. Palm Beach (Cardinals), 5:05 PM pre-game, 5:35 gametime Free Live Audio Link Dave Walkovic returns as the play-by-play voice of the 'Tees; follow the Brevard broadcast booth staff on Twitter @BCManateesRadio, as all home games and the "commuter" road games are scheduled to be broadcast in 2015. No Florida State League games are available via MiLB.TV. ********** Wisconsin: RHP Eric Hanhold at home vs. Peoria (Cardinals), 6:45 PM pre-game, 7:05 gametime Free Live Audio Link - WNAM 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. NOTE: Forty-two (!) of the Rattlers' 70 home games will be broadcast on TV this season. Time Warner Cable SportsChannel (9) and WACY-TV My NEW32 (34) 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. So, for the $49.95 season-long package, fans in Brewer Nation can watch all Sky Sox games, most Shuckers games, and all Timber Rattlers home games and some road games. *** Helena: RHP Milton Gomez at Missoula (Diamondbacks), 7:45 PM pre-game, 8:05 gametime Free Live Audio Link We welcome back and again look forward to hearing second-year Voice of the H-Crew Dustin Daniel (@dustin__daniel on Twitter). MiLB.TV -- When the H-Crew makes their way to Idaho Falls in August, those games will be available to watch online. *** Arizona Rookie (Maryvale): Idle *** DSL Brewers: at the DSL Yankees #2 squad, 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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From the July 22nd game -- 1B Tyrone Perry has been idle since that mention...

This quote is from the minor league free agent thread, so while Barrios is placed on that list, the real discussion is for this thread as to whether he'll be added to the 40-man. The Brewers have probably already told his agent that they'll get him the coaching to develop his offspeed stuff, and may hope he signs a 2016 minor league deal. That would not protect from Rule 5, however, so it seems Barrios is another strong contender for a 40-man roster spot this fall.

Brewers 1st rounder Trent Clark is focus of this feature on sudden financial riches for young athletes; a fine read

Final: Helena 7, Missoula 5 Brewers start second half with win Helena Brewers The Helena Brewers (1-0, 17-20) won 7-5 on Tuesday over the Missoula Osprey (0-1, 23-15) to secure a share of first place to begin the second half of the Pioneer League season. It would be a night of firsts as lefty Jake Drossner (1-1) picked up his first pro win, Marcos Diplan his first pro save, and Alex Farina made his Pioneer League debut. The Brewers were able to score in each of the first four innings, highlighted by a three-run third to take an early 6-0 lead. Jose Cuas added doubles in the second and third innings in a 2-for-4 performance. Cuas now has four doubles in his last two games. Dallas Newton (1-3) was roughed up by Helena, giving up five runs on eight hits in his four innings of work. Drossner pitched well outside of a rough fourth in which he surrendered four runs on three hits. He made it through the minimum to qualify for a win, giving up nine hits and five runs while striking out four. At one point the Helena lead was cut to 6-5, but the Osprey were unable to score after the fourth inning. Walks became an issue for Helena's relievers as Farina and Diplan walked a combined six batters in the last four innings. Missoula would lead off the sixth through ninth with a walk, but were shut out in each frame. Diplan went so far as to walk two batters to lead off both the eighth and ninth, but never allowed a run to cross the plate. The Brewers and Osprey face off tomorrow in the finale of their two-game series in Missoula. First pitch is set for 7:05 PM (8:05 Central). *** Osprey start 2nd half with 7-5 loss to Helena By A.J. Mazzolini, Missoulian It can be tough for a first-place team to drop to last in the second half of a baseball season. Unless you're talking Pioneer League ball. The Missoula Osprey, winners of the North Division first-half title, swapped places with basement-dweller Helena on Tuesday with the start of the season's second half. A 7-5 loss to the Brewers knocked Missoula (0-1) to the bottom while Helena (1-0) triumphantly stands on top now. Missoula was 23-14 through Sunday, the end of the first half, to clinch its spot in the Pioneer League postseason in September. Helena (14-20) got a good start in the hunt for the second-half crown and the North's other playoff bid. "It's a fresh start and you want to look at it that way, but at the same time you want to continue with the improvements you've been making," Helena manager Tony Diggs said. "The good thing about the tough stretches is hopefully they learn from 'em; it's an educational process the whole way through." The Brewers took advantage of walks in each the first and second inning at Ogren-Allegiance Park, turning free passes from Osprey starting pitcher Dallas Newton into a run apiece right out of the gate. A sacrifice fly from Steven Karkenny, one of two for the Brewer on the night, scored run No. 1 while Jose Cuas doubled the second man home. Cuas was in on the action again in a three-run third as the Brewers scored in their third of four consecutive innings. Karkenny singled, Jake Gatewood batted him home from first and George Iskenderian made it three hits in a row with a single. Then with two outs, Cuas roped a double to left. It was Cuas' fourth consecutive at-bat with a double dating back to two days ago in Helena. The Osprey got on the board just before that when Matt McPhearson's base knock cashed in a Francis Christy double a moment prior. Down 6-1 by the middle of the fourth, Missoula cut the swell to one run without having to do much swinging. Christy brought in the first run on a single, but the Osprey's next three scores in the inning came because of Helena mistakes. Marcus Wilson, Christy and Tyler Humphreys each touched home because of an inelegant sequence that included a wild pitch, passed ball and another wild pitch. Christy was 2 for 2 for the game with another two walks. He's 5 for 6 over the last two games with three RBIs after batting a paltry .138 through his first 19 pro games this season. "I've been locked in, just kind of figured it out," the O's catcher said. "It took a lot longer than I wanted it to. It's a great confidence booster and I'm happy I can finally help my team out." Of course the O's weren't immune to third-base jitters. After Missoula's bullpen quashed the early excitement, retiring 11 in a row after Helena couldn't stop scoring, reliever Bryant Holtmann uncorked his own wild pitch. Gatewood scored from third base after walking to first and gave Helena another breath of room, 7-5. Holtmann did his job to keep it close, though, limiting Helena to one hit over his three innings of work. He struck out five. Newton (1-3) wasn't as effective. He was tagged for the first six runs, five of them earned, on nine hits in just four innings. Matt Lees pitched a perfect fifth inning before giving way to Holtmann. "We've had a handful of guys who've had really good seasons out of the pen," Osprey manager Joe Mather said. "Tonight those guys all came in and kept us in a game. If you keep our offense in a game, we have a shot." Missoula showed why in the eighth inning, putting pressure on the Helena bullpen the way they know best: drawing walks. The Osprey put the first two batters on with patience and Joey Armstrong sacrificed them into scoring position with Humphreys next to the plate. The O's third baseman got under a pitch from Helena's Marcos Diplan, lifting it to right field, but the fly wasn't deep enough. Helena outfielder Carlos Belonis made the catch for out No. 2 and gunned down Wilson trying to score from third for a rally-killing double play. "We're pretty aggressive and as a staff we like to let these guys play," Mather said. "We've taken advantage of a lot of those kind of opportunities and that's what propelled us to the first-half championship. "But that guy (Belonis) made a hell of a play, the right fielder. He needed a perfect throw to get Marcus, one of our fastest guys, and I think if he's safe there we're in a very good opportunity." A leadoff walk from McPhearson in the ninth also went nowhere when the base runner got caught stranded between first and second, picked off by a quick throw. The O's drew seven walks in all, extending their Pioneer League leading number to 192 in 38 games. Helena Box Score Not a pretty mound night, but outside of two walks, RHP's Alex Farina's Helena debut was hitless and scoreless. Second baseman George Iskenderian is 17-for-36 with two walks and four stolen bases during his nine-game hitting streak. LF Troy Stokes was 2-for-4, doubling his hit total from the prior nine games, in which he was 2-for-30. Stokes stole two bases, now 11-for-14 in that department. Helena Game Log

Final: New Orleans 5, Colorado Springs 2 The Sky Sox and Zephyrs were locked in a tight one-run contest through six before the Colorado Springs bullpen let the game get away in a 5-2 loss to the New Orleans Zephyrs before a crowd of 2,987 at Zephyr Field on Tuesday night. It was a pitcher’s duel through six as starters Adam Conley (9-3, 2.52) and Tyler Cravy (7-6, 3.59) battled to a 2-1 ballgame favoring the Zephyrs. The Sox would strike first against the New Orleans left-hander as Luis Sardinas’ second-inning double plated Nevin Ashley to give the Sox their lone lead of the evening. The Zephyrs offense responded in the home second thanks to a one-out Brandon Bantz RBI single, scoring Jordany Valdespin from second to knot the contest at one. Conley finished his day after six frames, allowing one run on just three hits while striking out seven and walking none. Cravy would allow one more run in the home fourth before his night was through as a one-out Austin Nola single plated Juan Diaz with the go-ahead run. The Colorado Springs right-hander would depart after six solid innings of work with his team trailing 2-1 having given up two runs on nine hits while striking out five. New Orleans would tack on three more runs in the seventh against Austin Ross, collecting three hits against the right-hander, including two big RBI doubles by Kila Ka’aihue and Marcell Ozuna. Jeremy Horst would made his Sky Sox debut with two outs in the frame, allowing one inherited runner to score on a Diaz base knock before inducing a Valdespin groundout to end the frame. Jim Henderson gave the Sox a scoreless eighth, bringing Colorado Springs to the plate trailing 5-1 in what would ultimately be their final turn. Ashley and Yadiel Rivera gave the Sky Sox a fighting chance, each doubling to draw the visiting team within three with just one out in the ninth. Zephyrs righty Scott McGough would get the next two batters in order to secure New Orleans’ 5-2 series-opening victory. The win improves New Orleans to 48-55 on the season as the Sox fall to 41-60. Colorado Springs will look to even the series on Wednesday night as they take on these same Zephyrs in game two of a four-game set. Left-hander Nick Additon (5-3, 5.71) takes the bump, leading the Sox against New Orleans right-hander Kendry Flores (3-2, 2.47) with first pitch set for 5:00 PM MDT (6:00 Central) at Zephyr Field. Colorado Springs Box Score Team RISP: 1-for-11. Team LOB: 8. Colorado Springs Game Log

Final: AZL Brewers 5, AZL Padres 4 Maryvale Box Score A-Crew moves to 3-0 in the first-half standings! All four runs the Brewers allowed came off rehabbing LHP Jarret Martin (shoulder), who would have begun the year at AAA if healthy, it's been disheartening to see struggles in his rehab attempts. Making the start in his professional debut was 21-year-old 17th round 6'7" RHP Michael Petersen, two scoreless, one eventful -- AZL Padres Top of the 1st Tyler Moore flies out to center fielder Trent Clark. Josh Magee flies out to right fielder Demi Orimoloye. Yale Rosen strikes out swinging. AZL Padres Top of the 2nd Alan Garcia walks. Aldemar Burgos grounds into a double play, shortstop Gilbert Lara to first baseman Juan Ortiz. Alan Garcia out at 2nd. Brad Zunica singles on a line drive to center fielder Trent Clark. Kyle Overstreet singles on a ground ball to center fielder Trent Clark. Brad Zunica to 2nd. With Carlos Sosa batting, wild pitch by Michael Petersen, Brad Zunica to 3rd. Kyle Overstreet to 2nd. Carlos Sosa pops out to shortstop Gilbert Lara. Fantastic 6th outing of the season for 19-year-old 6th round Oregon HS pick Karsen Lindell as he retired all seven men he faced, stranding two of Martin's baserunners and fanning four. 22-year-old undrafted LHP Brad Kuntz tossed three scoreless and added to his eye-popping "how am I still in Maryvale" numbers. Another rehabbing LHP, Trevor Lubking, tossed a perfect 9th for the save. Maryvale Game Log RF Demi Orimoloye had the lone multi-hit game, 2-for-4 with a double. Demi stole two bases, now with 13. First baseman Juan Ortiz and second baseman Jorge Quiterio each drove in two, both young men 1-for-3 with a walk. 4th straight 0-for-4 for SS Gilbert Lara. Go-ahead rally in the 8th was very Arizona Rookie league-like -- AZL Brewers Bottom of the 8th Gilbert Lara reaches on a fielding error by shortstop Westhers Magdaleno. Demi Orimoloye grounds out to pitcher Jacob Nix. Gilbert Lara to 2nd. With Juan Ortiz batting, wild pitch by Jacob Nix, Gilbert Lara to 3rd. Juan Ortiz reaches on a fielder's choice, fielded by pitcher Jacob Nix. Gilbert Lara scores. Max McDowell singles on a line drive to left fielder Ronaldo Contreras. Juan Ortiz to 2nd. With Beau Wallace batting, wild pitch by Jacob Nix, Juan Ortiz to 3rd. Max McDowell to 2nd. Beau Wallace flies out to right fielder Alan Garcia. Yerald Martinez walks. Jorge Quiterio walks. Juan Ortiz scores. Max McDowell to 3rd. Yerald Martinez to 2nd. Pitching Change: Nathan Foriest replaces Jacob Nix. Trent Clark strikes out swinging, catcher Kyle Overstreet to first baseman Yale Rosen.

RHP Tyler Cravy is starting tonight, not Hiram Burgos. That's the normal rotation now anyway, not sure why MiLB listed Burgos for tonight.

AUDIO via WSCO's Marques Pfaff -- Brewers 2014 first round pick and current Wisconsin Timber Rattler Kodi Medeiros joined the show to discuss the TRats and his pro career to this point.

Bristol (VA) Herald Courier.com Tristan Archer pitched so well on Saturday night that he would rank it among his best performances of 2015. The Sullivan South High School graduate struck out six over five shutout innings of relief to pick up the win for the Brevard County Manatees in their 6-4 victory over the St. Lucie Mets in the second game of a Florida State League doubleheader. Archer allowed just three singles and did not issue a walk. “I would say that both my fastball and slider were both working well for me,” Archer said. “I was able to get ahead with my fastball and able to put guys away with my slider.” Archer is 2-4 with one save and a 4.62 ERA in 22 games this summer for the Milwaukee Brewers’ High-Class A farm team. He hopes to build off Saturday’s spectacular showing. “It helps a lot with my confidence going forward,” Archer said. “I had been struggling in my past couple of outings and my pitching coach pointed some things out in a bullpen a few days ago and things started to click. So, I am hoping to keep it rolling to finish out the year.”

MLB needs to provide a link to the prior update. You can use the archive feature to go back to only one place and time in each of the prior years, but if they do multiple updates within the year, we're left to document the order.

MLB needs to provide a link to the prior update. You can use the archive feature to go back to only one place and time in each of the prior years, but if they do multiple updates within the year, we're left to document the order.

Via Adam McCalvy tweet -- Double-A Biloxi skipper Carlos Subero will manage the AZ Fall League club with #Brewers prospects this year.

Brewers 1st rounder Trent Clark is focus of this feature on sudden financial riches for young athletes; a fine read

Young RHP David Burkhalter is the scheduled tandem for Cody Ponce tonight, a nice local TV opportunity there. By the way, the Midwest League Pitcher of the Week Award for July 21-27 did not go to the Timber Rattlers' Angel Ventura despite fantastic outings the last two times out. But one of those outings took place on the 20th and didn't count for this week's recognition, although he still should have beat this Midwest League guy, despite the interesting backstory.

When RHP David Goforth officially arrives in New Orleans, the Sky Sox will need to make a roster move.

Tuesday's farmhand birthday -- Happy 23rd to Maryvale 3B-turned-C-turned-3B Beau Wallace, the offseason pickup we first detailed in February

DVR ALERTS! Timber Rattlers on local TV Tuesday (tonight) and Wednesday night this week, airtime 7:00 PM each evening, nice pre-game for the big league broadcast Tuesday - Time Warner Cable SportsChannel (RHP Cody Ponce scheduled starter) Wednesday - MyNew32 TV (RHP Devin Williams scheduled starter)

Baseball America -- Automated Strike Zone Gets Test Run This will be a fascinating story to follow...

Catching up with the Manatees Examiner reports on Monday's double-dip - when there are home games at Space Coast, there are normally quotes included, this edition among them

Colorado Springs' Elian Herrera hits an RBI single in the Sky Sox's 2-1 Monday win over Omaha

The Sky Sox have caught up on posting some pre-game audio online -- Pitching Coach Fred Dabney is always a good interview, Jason Rogers is a good listen, and Manager Rick Sweet shares stories from his playing days, nice stuff from an old-school perspective...

Look for these just prior to the respective game times -- Biloxi Media Notes - Linked on the Shuck Dynasty blog Brevard County Media Notes - It's a unique link each day, but look for it under the "Multimedia" banner on the Manatees' site. Wisconsin Media Notes - Linked on the Rattler Radio blog *** STANDINGS: AAA - Pacific Coast League American Northern Division AA - Southern League South Division High-A - Florida State League North Division A - Midwest League Western Division Pioneer League North Division Arizona League Central Division Dominican Summer League San Pedro de Macoris *** Sortable individual stat pages: Colorado Springs Biloxi Brevard County Wisconsin Helena Maryvale DSL Brewers *** Weather.com: New Orleans, LA Biloxi, MS Viera, FL Grand Chute, WI Missoula, MT Maryvale, AZ San Pedro de Macoris, DR

Follow Tuesday'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