Jim Goulart

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Image courtesy of BrewerFanatic Transactions: Milwaukee Brewers optioned 3B Tyler Black to Nashville Sounds. Also, while not yet an official injured list transaction: Nashville Pre-Game Media Notes Final: Nashville 5, Charlotte (White Sox) 4 Box Score and Game Log Via the Sounds, game details, and we encourage readers to review affiliate write-ups as part of their Link Report routine: Sounds End Scoreless Streak in Nail-Biting Win Over Knights - Delgado collects first home run, Dalbec notches another multi-hit game First of all, hello to all, and I know you're out there, who remember those 2005 Link Reports via these keyboard hands. Make time for this. Manager Frank Kremblas was a bit of a young renegade. He'd later manage in the Pirates' system, but only through 2013. He's just 58 today, wonder what he's up to and hope he's doing well. The linked game summary does well to convey that Logan Henderson has hit a bit of a soft patch despite continuing to rack up victories. Nothing egregious, as his game log indicates, just uneven. Hopefully once the trade deadline passes, all will exhale, and we'll see renewed excellence from the 23-year-old. In the "don't be fooled by the 3.33 ERA" category, RHP Elvis Peguero has inherited eight baserunners at AAA this year, and all eight have scored, including Henderson's two baserunners here. Nightmare flashbacks to the Crew's 2024 season. Peguero would be a clear candidate should the 40-man roster be in need of a removal, although it appears the organization managed to not utilize his 2024 option (by a day), and Fangraphs still shows him with an option year remaining. Magic wand, please? If we could only flip Bobby Dalbec into a left-handed batter, he'd slot in perfectly alongside Andrew Vaughn (the Brewers only rostered first baseman at the moment) and Caleb Durbin, not to mention corner outfield support. You'll find a few video clips at the Nashville "X" timeline from this contest. Biloxi Pre-Game Media Notes Final: Biloxi 7, Rocket City (Angels) 2 Box Score and Game Log Catch up with the latest Biloxi pre-game audio interview archives Pitching Stars, Pratt Reaches Five Times as Shuckers Clinch Series Win - Wood crushes fourth home run in comeback win Yeah, yeah, yeah, there was a game. Can we focus on this for a moment? Re-visit that Media Notes link above, always glorious when viewed with the "Beach Chickens" color overlay. The Miz bobble would be wonderful even without the seagull-themed palette, but it's magnificent with. I am not a collector but am now inspired to obtain this singular item. Early pricing is spiked, however. Pardon the upcoming mini rant. The Mrs. is a registered nurse, so I get the whole HIPPA privacy thing. It's the specific reason the Brewers media guide (now sadly online only) no longer lists the specific injury each player missed time for. (Side note - it's also why MiLB came up with the "Development List", rather than the phantom IL list.) Mike Boeve is on the active roster but last played two weeks ago today. Luke Adams' sliding into home plate shoulder contusion happened over five weeks ago on June 19th. Reliever Chase Costello wasn't a Pipeline 30 guy, but a valued member of the pen and we know how those guys can vault into prominence with dominant stretches. He's been sidelined since his May 23rd appearance. Do we even know exactly what Eric Brown Jr.'s long-term injury has been? Tyson Hardin's IL stint as of earlier this week is understandably recent for details, but don't hold your breath. And that's just part of the names associated with Biloxi - we could look up and down the system for other examples. I'm not sure what I'm even asking for beyond an escape from the curiosity. I do know I'm asking for health and maximizing potential for all the young men. End of rant. Cooper Pratt's OBP was lifted to .343 with his big night (plus he stole his 21st base in 24 tries). Matt Wood, Darrien Miller, Nate Peterson and Zach Peek all had big games. Via the Shuckers "X" feed, they all looked amazing performing as such. It was a good game, read about it via the link above ?. Wisconsin Pre-Game Media Notes (download link) Final: Wisconsin 6, Quad Cities (Royals) 3, 7.5 innings, rain Box Score and Game Log Five-Run Second Inning Jump Starts Rattlers - Wisconsin wins rain-shortened game over the River Bandits Chris' Brewers-specific relationship began with the 2009 affiliation change, but his ties to the Appleton franchise pre-date that by quite a bit. Thanks for your dedication, wow! With an extended road stretch, there's been a mini drought of extended Timber Rattlers media. That was rectified late this week. Beyond that, yes, there was a game Saturday and the team's "X" file of highlights is up as well. And yes, because today's Link Report is focusing on all the supplemental media, be sure to enjoy the linked game summary and box score above. Rattlers win! Carolina Pre-Game Media Notes Final: Kannapolis (White Sox) 5, Carolina 4, ten innings Box Score and Game Log Kannapolis Downs Mudcats in Extra Innings Man, we were on a winning roll there. A Sunday lineup on a Saturday? Didn't play: Jesus Made, Luis Pena, Braylon Payne. Not in the starting line-up (pinch ran): Jose Anderson. Yet the game was tied 4-4 through seven before the fateful 10th. Must have been tempting to look at those dugout choices late. In many years, we'd see a top three of Adamczewski, Eric Bitonti and Filippo Di Turi and think that was sufficient top-end depth. Shows us how amazing this Mudcats roster is overall. That being said, Reece Walling (playing right field) walked, and he's very good at that. But it was otherwise a rough day at the plate, as the Latin-hat themed "K" column will show you. As this forum post informs, batting Walling in the cleanup spot was indeed a choice, hopefully to spark the 21-year-old moving forward. Now we anxiously await the true Sunday lineup. It is the final pre-trade deadline weekend, after all. That's three consecutive very solid starts for 19-year-old 2024 2nd round right-hander Bryce Meccage, as his game log indicates. This didn't help matters: Team RISP: 2-for-12. Team LOB: 10 DSL Red Sox Red 15, DSL Brewers Blue 2 Box Score and Game Log This was a rematch from Friday's game. Isn't it ironic (hi, Alanis) that Friday's 2-0 Blue loss was a seven-inning game where more chances would have been nice, while this blowout went the full nine? All-Star RHP Steven Duran met difficulty for the first time. Five walks and four HBP's? Yeah, that qualifies as difficulty. This was Duran's first outing as a 17-year-old. Similar to Jacob Misiorowski, Duran had only made five appearances before his All-Star nod. You do wonder if the organization nudges the league into certain player choices. I was wondering if any of those HBP's led to injury exits for Red Sox players. Their leadoff man was replaced after the first inning, but he had grounded out, so no related outcome there. Brewer relievers inherited five baserunners, all scored. Gotta pick up your buddies occasionally. Outfielder Gerlyn Payano, a $350,000 2025 signing out of the Dominican Republic, turned 17 in June. The left-handed bat last played back on July 8th. He was pulled after striking out swinging in the 6th inning of that day's game. DSL Cleveland Mendoza 8, DSL Brewers Gold 3, ten innings Box Score and Game Log Similar to Friday, a loss to a Guardians club, but this was a different flavor of the Cleveland DSL collection. Similar to Friday, the Gold was touched for eight runs, but in this game five of those markers came in the disastrous extra frame. With the ghost runner aboard, this was a very DSL-ish top of the 10th. Walk Walk HBP Walk Pitching Change Walk K Run-scoring fielder's choice Double-steal, including home plate Wild Pitch Walk Merciful flyout 19-year-old Venezuelan RHP Albert Vargas, in his first year, had by far the strongest of his ten relief outings thus far, with three scoreless. Second-year 2B/3B Juan Martinez, an 18-year-old out of Venezuela, has had a fantastic .299/.429/.964 season, but did not come out for the 10th inning after being out at the plate in the 8th in a wild sequence. (He apparently did play defense in the top of the 9th.) Something to monitor next week... Jonathan Rangel grounds into a double play, first baseman Luis Galan to second baseman Luis Garcia to third baseman Jose Riera to catcher Hiverson López to shortstop Jefferson Vargas. Juan Martinez out at home. Isais Chavez to 3rd. Jonathan Rangel out at 1st. It's series finale day for the four full-season affiliates. Daniel of our team will have you covered when you wake up Monday AM. Have a great Sunday, everyone! Organizational Scoreboard including starting pitcher info, game times, MiLB TV links, and box scores Current Milwaukee Brewers Organization Batting Stats and Depth Current Milwaukee Brewers Organization Pitching Stats and Depth View full article

Wow, thanks for everything, Chris! (Especially since 2009, wink!)

Friday 7/25: Via WTMJ's Morning News (download link): "Adam McCalvy talks all things Brew Crew! We dive into the fun and fireworks of the Brewers Alumni Home Run Derby. Vince, Erik, and Adam highlight their predictions for the Brewers legends, and break down what’s fueling the red-hot run from this year’s squad." Via 97.3's "The Czabe and Butch Show" - Trevor Thomas in for Czabe (Hour Three): Paul Wagner, former Brewers pitcher and Wisconsin native (go to the 02:00 minute mark) Via WTMJ's Midday News (download link): "Former Brewers outfielder Ryan Braun talks about tonight’s Alumni Home Run Derby at American Family Field. What is he most excited about? Who is he worried about most in terms of competition? What does it mean to him to be back in Milwaukee?" Via 97.3's Mike Heller Show (Hour Two): Jeff Levering (go to the 14:40 minute mark) Via ESPN Wisconsin's "Homer Hour" (download link): "Former Brewers hurler and the "Doctor of Pitching" Jerry Augustine joins The Homer Hour, discussing how and who decides how many pitches Jacob Misiorowski throws in a game, what does he notice about the Miz when he starts, can the trio of Miz, Brandon Woodruff and Freddy Peralta beat any team in a postseason series, what should fans understand or expect about how good Woodruff can be in the playoffs coming off the injury and should the Brewers be worried about the team chemistry changing if a deal is done to bring in a bat or a pitcher?" Postgame Shows after the 5-1 loss to the Marlins: Locked on Postcast with Brandon Sneide - "Brewers Let It Slip Late vs Marlins | Offense Goes Quiet in 5-1 Loss" 97.3 The Game with Tim Allen and crew Via WTMJ: "Following the Brewers 5-1 loss to the Marlins, the sellout crowd of nearly 42,000 at American Family Field stuck around to watch popular Brewers alumni compete in a celebratory home run derby. Brewers Extra Innings host Dom Cotroneo along with Craig Coshun were live from the Brewers dugout to call the event and were joined by Eric Thames, Corey Hart and Ed Sedar throughout the event!" *** Saturday 7/26: Via ESPN Wisconsin's "Saturday Scramble" (download link): "Dom Cotroneo from the Brewers Radio Network joins Pablo Iglesias and Adam Mertz to lend his insights into where the Brewers stand ahead of the trade deadline. He explains why he would love to see the Brewers make a move on Eugenio Suarez, which pitching help they could pursue, and much more!"

Nice job with English, Luis!

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Image courtesy of BrewerFanatic Transactions: Via Adam McCalvy's Brewers.com article on the official signing of 1st round pick Andrew Fischer - "In addition to Fischer, the Brewers announced the signings of the following players from their 2025 Draft class: LHP J.D. Thompson (Round 2), LHP Frank Cairone (Round 2 Supplemental), RHP Jacob Morrison (Round 3), Flores (Round 4), RHP Sean Episcope (Round 5), SS Daniel Dickinson (Round 6), OF Josiah Ragsdale (Round 7), RHP Hayden Vucinovich (Round 8), LHP Andrew Healy (Round 9), RHP Braylon Owens (Round 10) and C Rylan Mills (Round 18). Milwaukee also has signed the following non-drafted free agents: RHP Jarrette Bonet, RHP Thomas Conrad, C/OF Malachai Halterman, RHP Caleb Nieman, RHP Peyton Niksch and RHP Tanner Perry." Nashville Pre-Game Media Notes Final: Charlotte (White Sox) 3, Nashville 0 Box Score and Game Log Via the Sounds, game details, and we encourage readers to review affiliate write-ups as part of their Link Report routine: Sounds Blanked for Second Straight Game by Knights - Cameron Extends On-Base Streak to 10 as Hitting Streak Comes to an End You'll find the wild pitch and departure at the 02:40:00 hour/minute mark here (for MiLB.TV subscribers). The linked game summary does a fine job of detailing RH starter Chad Patrick's out-of-character first inning (three consecutive walks after an initial flyout). Patrick was his normal effective self after that, though his itch count spiked to 96 through five innings (eight K's plus the long first frame). Jeferson Quero remains sidelined since leaving Wednesday's game, when his left arm was impacted on a swipe tag while on defense (hat tip to that night, again via Adam McCalvy). As the roster fluidity roils all season long, ranging from drought to bounty, it's a dry moment in time for Manager Rick Sweet. Infielder Raynel Delgado was his only non-catcher bench option on Friday. RH reliever Justin Yeager has faced just one over the minimum (a single) in three one-inning outings since his overdue promotion from Biloxi. You'll find Chad Patrick and Oliver Dunn video clips at the team's "X" timeline. Biloxi Pre-Game Media Notes Final: Biloxi 3, Rocket City (Angels) 2 Box Score and Game Log Catch up with the latest Biloxi pre-game audio interview archives - includes RHP Alexander Cornielle's chat Warren's Double, Kuehner's Strong Start Leads Shuckers to 30th Home Win - Shuckers earn 30th home win in comeback fashion over Trash Pandas From the game summary, there's little doubt who this squad's ace is in 2025: "Over his last six starts, Tate Kuehner has allowed four earned runs in 31.0 innings, a 1.16 ERA, with 37 strikeouts." Kuehner actually pitched into the 7th, but that inning began with a line drive single and a walk before he was lifted at 86 pitches. Both runners would eventually cross the plate (one unearned on a subsequent error). Here is one of the very few reasons all-everything Zavier Warren remains in his Mayor's Office in Biloxi and not Nashville - the Shuckers had one non-catcher bench player Friday, but wait, not really. Mike Boeve last played nearly two weeks ago, on July 13th. Prior to the 165-player stateside roster limit, the organization would have picked up additional minor league free agents or indy ball signings to supplement affiliate rosters. When you see a player slumping (hello Cooper Pratt, .520 OPS in 13 July games), or perhaps a player being forced into a lineup through a nagging minor injury, we can thank the not-so-insightful cost-cutters across the MLB upper hierarchy. Imagine what even an extra five available slots would do for this system right now, Thankfully defense rarely tires - And no, we don't know why Boeve has been absent, we rarely do. The Shuckers "X" feed has a couple of more highlights this AM. Wisconsin Pre-Game Media Notes (download link) Final: Quad Cities (Royals) 6, Wisconsin 2 Box Score and Game Log Seventh Inning is Fatal to Wisconsin in Loss at Quad Cities - Rodriguez collects 7K in 5-1/3 scoreless innings for no decision Outside of teenager RHP Manuel Rodriguez' usual brilliance (nice to him stretched to 68 pitches) and Jadher Areinamo's continued posting of crooked box score numbers, the game summary you just read encapsulates well why this team is 8-20 in the second half. It's likely for the best that we haven't been exposed to the usual amount of video highlights and audio podcasts during the Rattlers' extended road trip. Speaking of video highlights, the River Bandits posted none of their own, be so thankful for what we receive from Wisconsin management. Rehabber switch-hitting 26-year-old OF Steward Berroa walked twice and stole a base as we get to know the latest member of the Milwaukee 40-man roster. This is the one affiliate roster where there are enough bodies for lineup flexibility, but the lack of reliable production throughout outside of the "I'm trapped in this uniform" Areinamo doesn't inspire movement within. Carolina Pre-Game Media Notes Final: Kannapolis (White Sox) 8, Carolina 7, ten innings Box Score and Game Log Late Rally Sends Kannapolis Past Mudcats Yeah, you never want to see a seven-game win streak end, but that was a brutal way for it to happen (refer to the game summary, please), especially in front of nearly 5,000 fans - wow, you love your summer fireworks, Zebulon! LHP Bjorn Johnson's 8th inning entrance was 1-2-3 beauty, as was his K to begin the 9th (did you catch Johnson's dugout interview this week?). But it next was a game of not duck-duck-goose but walk-walk-homer. Read why Braylon Payne had to leave early here. Ouch, sure hope both he and the security guard who was conked during the Alumni Home Run Derby (video) are doing OK this morning. Next, visit the game log for a frustrating Carolina bottom of the 10th - put the ball in play, fellas! RHP Griffin Tobias walked two in his middle relief stint, that doubled his season total - four in 45.2 innings! Eric's still a teenager - Eight teenagers got at-bats Friday. It's nuts, not because of the sheer youth, but because they are so darn productive most nights. DSL Red Sox Red 2, DSL Brewers Blue 0, seven innings as scheduled Box Score and Game Log DSL Cleveland Goryl 8, DSL Brewers Gold 1 Box Score and Game Log The two Crew entries combined for 13 baserunners on the day, 0-for-6 RISP. Thankfully for us (and especially me), my fellow Link Reporter Daniel did a spot-on job of providing details in this post from our day-long thread. The same six affiliates see action Saturday. Hope everyone's summer isn't speeding by too quickly! Organizational Scoreboard including starting pitcher info, game times, MiLB TV links, and box scores Current Milwaukee Brewers Organization Batting Stats and Depth Current Milwaukee Brewers Organization Pitching Stats and Depth View full article

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Thursday 7/24: Via WTMJ's Morning News (download link): Matt Arnold Via Rob Parker's "Inside the Parker" Podcast: Blake Perkins (go to the 11:35 minute mark) WTMJ's "Brewers Weekly" with Dom Cotroneo - "Dom explores trade possibilities with ESPN's Jeff Passan, who absolutely has his finger on the pulse. There are several players you aren't thinking of that would be perfect for this team. Or is it better to let it ride?" Via the Fan Milwaukee's "Mason Crosby Show": Andrew Wagner of Forbes Sports Via 97.3's "No BS Show" (Hour One): Tim Allen (go to the 17:00 minute mark) Via 97.3's Drew & KB (Hour One): Paul Wagner, former Brewers pitcher and Wisconsin native (go to the 27:30 minute mark) Via WSCO's "The Show with Balky" (download link): Paul Dietrich from Brew Crew Ball (go to the 08:00 minute mark) Via the "Wisconsin Sports Daily Show" with Steve "Sparky" Fifer: "Tim Dillard discusses whether or not the Brewers will need to be aggressive at the deadline. Tim breaks down why this team is better than most fans give them credit for." Via the "Wisconsin Sports Daily Show" with Steve "Sparky" Fifer: "Co-creator of Statline Scout Ross Jensen breaks down some of his favorite Brewers prospects at the midway point of the season. Ross explains which young Brewers should & shouldn't be on the trade block." Via WIZM in LaCrosse: "Ryan Braun is back — but only for a day. Wisco Sports Show host Grant Bilse joins to preview the Brewers alumni home run derby Friday, how Wisconsin lost out on 200,000 free hamburgers, and share details about the bus trip to the Bob Uecker tribute game." Via the "Brew Crew Scoop" Podcast: "The Brewers failed to push the streak to free burger level, but after snapping the win streak at 11, they bounced back with a win in the finale in Seattle to win the series and wake up with the best record in baseball!" Via the "View from Bernie's Chalet" Podcast: "Jason & Hyatt discuss 5-1 west coast trip, win streak snapped at 11, best record in baseball, Miz innings, trade deadline, answer listener questions & preview the Marlins & Cubs series."