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  1. MVP Upside? based on what? Also idk where you got those draft results... AI... but Crochet went 11th:
  2. Image courtesy of BrewerFanatic Transactions: Wisconsin Timber Rattlers sent RHP Daniel Corniel on a rehab assignment to ACL Brewers. Wilson Warbirds activated RHP Enniel Cortez from the 7-day injured list. Game Action: Nashville 6, Durham (Rays) 5 Box Score As always, you are encouraged to read the official round-up from the team’s site: Five-Run Ninth Completes Sounds Comeback Win Over Durham Nashville pulled off yet another dramatic win, storming back late to edge the Durham Bulls 6–5 for their eighth consecutive win. After being held quiet through the first eight innings and trailing 5–1, Nashville flipped the game on its head with a stunning five-run outburst in the ninth. What had been a frustrating day against Durham’s pitching suddenly turned electric, as clutch hitting allowed the Sounds to seize the victory in their final at-bat. After Jeferson Quero grounded out to open the ninth inning, Brock Wilken walked and took second on a wild pitch. Eddys Leonard doubled in Wilken and then stole third. Greg Jones was hit by a pitch. That sit the table for Freddy Zamora to play hero, as he socked his first dinger of the season to tie the game at 5-5. Highlight courtesy of the Nashville X account: After Zamora’s blast, the Sounds kept the pressure on. After a walk, Cooper Pratt singled, and the Luis Lara plated what would be the winning run on a single. All told, the Sounds sent 10 men to the plate in the ninth, saw seven in a row reach base, and scored five times. Despite facing a four-run deficit after Durham’s big fourth inning knocked Thomas Pannone from the game, Nashville stayed within striking distance thanks to solid relief efforts from Carlos Rodriguez, Rob Zastryzny, Brian Fitzpatrick and Reiss Knehr. That quartet combined to strike out nine with just one run allowed over the final five frames to hold Durham in check. The win for Nashville improved their record to 27–19 and showed that no game is ever out of reach during their inspired winning streak. Biloxi Pre-game media notes Biloxi 4, Birmingham 3 Box Score Made for the Big Moment, Made Lifts Shuckers to 4-3 Win Biloxi secured a thrilling walk-off victory against Birmingham, edging them out 4-3 in a back-and-forth contest. Biloxi’s offense set the tone early, jumping out to a 2-0 lead in the third inning thanks to the timely hitting of Eric Brown Jr. and Blake Burke. Brown Jr. put the Shuckers on the board first with an RBI single in the second, while Burke followed up an inning later with a bloop to center to drive in another run. The Shuckers showed resilience after the Barons managed to tie the game twice. In the fifth inning, Burke once again came through, hitting a high sacrifice fly to the left field wall to regain the lead. However, the true heroics were saved for the bottom of the ninth. With the game deadlocked at 3-3, top prospect Jesus Made came to the plate with the bases loaded and just one man out. Made promptly delivered one of the biggest hits of his young career with a walk-off line drive that one-hopped the wall. Soak in the sights and sounds of the walk-off winner here, courtesy of the Biloxi X account: On the mound, Manuel Rodriguez provided a strong start, pitching 5.1 innings and striking out six batters. While he was tagged for three runs (two earned), he displayed excellent control by not issuing a single walk and throwing 54 of his 78 pitches for strikes. Stiven Cruz worked clean through the final two innings and struck out four to earn the win. Biloxi, now 18-21 on the season, will look to climb back closer to .500 on Wednesday when RHP Tanner Gillis (0-1, 3.42 ERA) makes his second start of the season Wisconsin pre-game media notes Wisconsin 6, Great Lakes (Dodgers) 4 Box Score Torres spins six scoreless, Payne homers twice, Rattlers bullpen hangs on for victory Wisconsin blasted their way to a win on Tuesday with four solo home runs in the opening game of their series with first-place Great Lakes. Braylon Payne homered twice, Andrew Fischer launched another moonshot, and Luis Castillo came off the bench and homered. Behold their glory below, courtesy of the Wisconsin X account: Prior to the long balls, the Rattlers opened the scoring in the fourth with four hits. Fischer singled, Josh Adamczewski doubled, and then Eric Bitonti brought in the first run of the game with an RBI single. After Josiah Ragsdale struck out, Daniel Dickinson knocked in a run on drive to left. That would be all the support starter Wande Torres (6IP 2H 1BB 6K) would need in his first scoreless outing of the season. The 21 year-old lefty needed just 75 pitches to get through six innings on the way to earning his third win at High A ball. As noted in the team’s official wrap up, this was the first quality start of the season for a Rattlers starter, which underscores how shaky the pitching has been at times for Wisconsin to start the year. After a few punishing losses last week, the Rattlers now have a -42 run differential on the season, despite their 21-16 record. RHP Braylon Owens (1-0, team-best 3.45 ERA in 31.1IP) will look to continue his strong month of May when he takes the mound on Wednesday. Owens has a 2.81 ERA in 16IP with a 23:7 K:BB ratio for the month. Wilson pre-game media notes Wilson 14, Delmarva (Orioles) 8 Box Score Wilson Marches to Fifth Straight in 14-8 Marathon Victory Wilson took advantage of some messy play by Delmarva to win their series opener on Tuesday. Wilson scored a season-high 14 runs, on just nine hits, but also benefited from eleven walks, three HBP, four passed balls, and three Delmarva errors. One of the highlights of the early innings was the first professional home run for Brady Ebel. Check out the three-run home run courtesy of the Wilson X account: Ebel was one of three Warbirds with multi-hit games. Jose Anderson followed Ebel with the first of two home runs on the night. The second was an opposite field blast: With the two-home run game, Anderson now leads the Carolina league with 10 homers on the season. The other offensive standout from the game was catcher Kevin Garcia, who reached based five times (two hits, three walks) and drove in three runs. Thomas Conrad earned the win by pitching a perfect 1.1 innings with three strikeouts. Conrad now has allowed just two runs in 10.1IP in May, with 14K and a .118 opponent batting average. Conrad was the only effective Wilson pitcher as bulk man Tyler Renz (3H 4R 4ER 4BB 3K 2HR) labored through 3.1IP of work. With the win, Wilson moves to 20-20 and reaches .500 for the first time since they were 2-2 on April 7. Jayden Dubanewicz (3IP 0ER at Wilson this year) will take the mound for his second start of the Carolina League season on Wednesday. ACL Angels 9, ACL Brewers 6 Box Score The ACL Brewers dropped their Tuesday contest to the Angels in a game defined by a massive fourth-inning surge from the Angels and a flurry of defensive miscues by the Brewers. Despite jumping out to an early 3-0 lead in the first inning and adding two more in the third, the Brewers were undone by their own defense and a pitching staff that walked seven men in seven innings. The Angels took advantage in the top of the fourth, exploding for six runs to flip the script and take a lead they would never relinquish. The bright spots on offense were the performances of Engel Paulino and CJ Hughes. Paulino came off the bench and finished with two hits and showed off his speed by swiping both second and third base. Hughes drove in two runs with a clutch two-out single in the first. In total, the Brewers had six hits – all singles – on the night. On the mound, the Brewers saw a clean opening frame from Daniel Corniel in his first appearance of 2026 on rehab. Josue Toledo also provided a solid inning of relief at the end of the game, keeping the Angels off the board in the seventh. 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
  3. Transactions: Wisconsin Timber Rattlers sent RHP Daniel Corniel on a rehab assignment to ACL Brewers. Wilson Warbirds activated RHP Enniel Cortez from the 7-day injured list. Game Action: Nashville 6, Durham (Rays) 5 Box Score As always, you are encouraged to read the official round-up from the team’s site: Five-Run Ninth Completes Sounds Comeback Win Over Durham Nashville pulled off yet another dramatic win, storming back late to edge the Durham Bulls 6–5 for their eighth consecutive win. After being held quiet through the first eight innings and trailing 5–1, Nashville flipped the game on its head with a stunning five-run outburst in the ninth. What had been a frustrating day against Durham’s pitching suddenly turned electric, as clutch hitting allowed the Sounds to seize the victory in their final at-bat. After Jeferson Quero grounded out to open the ninth inning, Brock Wilken walked and took second on a wild pitch. Eddys Leonard doubled in Wilken and then stole third. Greg Jones was hit by a pitch. That sit the table for Freddy Zamora to play hero, as he socked his first dinger of the season to tie the game at 5-5. Highlight courtesy of the Nashville X account: After Zamora’s blast, the Sounds kept the pressure on. After a walk, Cooper Pratt singled, and the Luis Lara plated what would be the winning run on a single. All told, the Sounds sent 10 men to the plate in the ninth, saw seven in a row reach base, and scored five times. Despite facing a four-run deficit after Durham’s big fourth inning knocked Thomas Pannone from the game, Nashville stayed within striking distance thanks to solid relief efforts from Carlos Rodriguez, Rob Zastryzny, Brian Fitzpatrick and Reiss Knehr. That quartet combined to strike out nine with just one run allowed over the final five frames to hold Durham in check. The win for Nashville improved their record to 27–19 and showed that no game is ever out of reach during their inspired winning streak. Biloxi Pre-game media notes Biloxi 4, Birmingham 3 Box Score Made for the Big Moment, Made Lifts Shuckers to 4-3 Win Biloxi secured a thrilling walk-off victory against Birmingham, edging them out 4-3 in a back-and-forth contest. Biloxi’s offense set the tone early, jumping out to a 2-0 lead in the third inning thanks to the timely hitting of Eric Brown Jr. and Blake Burke. Brown Jr. put the Shuckers on the board first with an RBI single in the second, while Burke followed up an inning later with a bloop to center to drive in another run. The Shuckers showed resilience after the Barons managed to tie the game twice. In the fifth inning, Burke once again came through, hitting a high sacrifice fly to the left field wall to regain the lead. However, the true heroics were saved for the bottom of the ninth. With the game deadlocked at 3-3, top prospect Jesus Made came to the plate with the bases loaded and just one man out. Made promptly delivered one of the biggest hits of his young career with a walk-off line drive that one-hopped the wall. Soak in the sights and sounds of the walk-off winner here, courtesy of the Biloxi X account: On the mound, Manuel Rodriguez provided a strong start, pitching 5.1 innings and striking out six batters. While he was tagged for three runs (two earned), he displayed excellent control by not issuing a single walk and throwing 54 of his 78 pitches for strikes. Stiven Cruz worked clean through the final two innings and struck out four to earn the win. Biloxi, now 18-21 on the season, will look to climb back closer to .500 on Wednesday when RHP Tanner Gillis (0-1, 3.42 ERA) makes his second start of the season Wisconsin pre-game media notes Wisconsin 6, Great Lakes (Dodgers) 4 Box Score Torres spins six scoreless, Payne homers twice, Rattlers bullpen hangs on for victory Wisconsin blasted their way to a win on Tuesday with four solo home runs in the opening game of their series with first-place Great Lakes. Braylon Payne homered twice, Andrew Fischer launched another moonshot, and Luis Castillo came off the bench and homered. Behold their glory below, courtesy of the Wisconsin X account: Prior to the long balls, the Rattlers opened the scoring in the fourth with four hits. Fischer singled, Josh Adamczewski doubled, and then Eric Bitonti brought in the first run of the game with an RBI single. After Josiah Ragsdale struck out, Daniel Dickinson knocked in a run on drive to left. That would be all the support starter Wande Torres (6IP 2H 1BB 6K) would need in his first scoreless outing of the season. The 21 year-old lefty needed just 75 pitches to get through six innings on the way to earning his third win at High A ball. As noted in the team’s official wrap up, this was the first quality start of the season for a Rattlers starter, which underscores how shaky the pitching has been at times for Wisconsin to start the year. After a few punishing losses last week, the Rattlers now have a -42 run differential on the season, despite their 21-16 record. RHP Braylon Owens (1-0, team-best 3.45 ERA in 31.1IP) will look to continue his strong month of May when he takes the mound on Wednesday. Owens has a 2.81 ERA in 16IP with a 23:7 K:BB ratio for the month. Wilson pre-game media notes Wilson 14, Delmarva (Orioles) 8 Box Score Wilson Marches to Fifth Straight in 14-8 Marathon Victory Wilson took advantage of some messy play by Delmarva to win their series opener on Tuesday. Wilson scored a season-high 14 runs, on just nine hits, but also benefited from eleven walks, three HBP, four passed balls, and three Delmarva errors. One of the highlights of the early innings was the first professional home run for Brady Ebel. Check out the three-run home run courtesy of the Wilson X account: Ebel was one of three Warbirds with multi-hit games. Jose Anderson followed Ebel with the first of two home runs on the night. The second was an opposite field blast: With the two-home run game, Anderson now leads the Carolina league with 10 homers on the season. The other offensive standout from the game was catcher Kevin Garcia, who reached based five times (two hits, three walks) and drove in three runs. Thomas Conrad earned the win by pitching a perfect 1.1 innings with three strikeouts. Conrad now has allowed just two runs in 10.1IP in May, with 14K and a .118 opponent batting average. Conrad was the only effective Wilson pitcher as bulk man Tyler Renz (3H 4R 4ER 4BB 3K 2HR) labored through 3.1IP of work. With the win, Wilson moves to 20-20 and reaches .500 for the first time since they were 2-2 on April 7. Jayden Dubanewicz (3IP 0ER at Wilson this year) will take the mound for his second start of the Carolina League season on Wednesday. ACL Angels 9, ACL Brewers 6 Box Score The ACL Brewers dropped their Tuesday contest to the Angels in a game defined by a massive fourth-inning surge from the Angels and a flurry of defensive miscues by the Brewers. Despite jumping out to an early 3-0 lead in the first inning and adding two more in the third, the Brewers were undone by their own defense and a pitching staff that walked seven men in seven innings. The Angels took advantage in the top of the fourth, exploding for six runs to flip the script and take a lead they would never relinquish. The bright spots on offense were the performances of Engel Paulino and CJ Hughes. Paulino came off the bench and finished with two hits and showed off his speed by swiping both second and third base. Hughes drove in two runs with a clutch two-out single in the first. In total, the Brewers had six hits – all singles – on the night. On the mound, the Brewers saw a clean opening frame from Daniel Corniel in his first appearance of 2026 on rehab. Josue Toledo also provided a solid inning of relief at the end of the game, keeping the Angels off the board in the seventh. 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
  4. Transactions: Milwaukee Brewers signed free agent RHP Jacob Waguespack to a minor league contract. DSL Brewers Gold released RHP Linbel Jimenez Waguespack returns after testing the market and not finding big league offers from other clubs. Jimenez, a 21-year-old Dominican native, spent three years toiling in the DSL, never making it stateside (7.02 ERA, 1.92 WHIP). Game Action: Nashville pre-game media notes Nashville 4, Iowa (Cubs) 1 Box Score As always, you are encouraged to read the official round-up from the team’s site: Vihuelas Exercise Demonios with 4-1 Final The Nashville Sounds secured a 4-1 victory over the Iowa Cubs at First Horizon Park, propelled by a dominant collective effort on the mound and a balanced offensive effort. Offensively, the Sounds found their spark in the third inning when Ramon Rodríguez launched a solo home run to right-center, erasing an early Iowa lead. Highlight here courtesy of the Sounds X Account: The momentum stayed with Nashville in the fifth, as the team played some small ball to break the game open. A single, steal, walk, and hit by pitch loaded the bases for Cooper Pratt. Pratt drove in a run on a ground out, before Luis Lara socked a single to center (video) to make it 3-1 Nashville. Lara was once again the standout at the plate for Nashville, finishing with three hits and a run scored. Lara’s 50 hits on the season are second-most in the International League. Brock Wilken added some late-inning insurance in the eighth with a funky triple to plate a run (video), finishing the night with two hits and providing the pitching staff with more than enough cushion to close out the win. On the mound, Thomas Pannone delivered with a season-high four innings and four strikeouts. Easton McGee earned his fourth win of the season with two scoreless frames, followed by Peter Strzelecki and Blake Holub, who combined to allow just two hits over the final three innings. Holub’s clean ninth inning earned him his first save of the year, punctuated by a strikeout to end the contest. Coleman Crow takes the mound on Thursday for the Sounds, who now sit three games above .500. Biloxi pre-game media notes Biloxi 11, Montgomery (Rays) 3 Box Score Shuckers Burn Biscuits 11-3 The Shuckers picked up where they left off after Tuesday's late rally by toasting the Biscuits in a convincing 11-3 victory. The scoring started early with a and RBI ground out from Matthew Wood in the second. In the third, Damon Keith and Mike Boeve provided run scoring singles to pad the lead to 4-0. You can check out both singles here, courtesy of the Biloxi X account: The middle innings proved to be the breaking point for Montgomery, as Biloxi, aided by some defensive miscues, put up four runs in the sixth to effectively put the game out of reach. Blake Burke had an RBI single: While O’Rae and Jesus Made plated runs on a sac fly (video) and ground out. Boeve was once again the straw stirring the drink for the Shuckers, a night after his clutch two-run home run in the 9th inning. Boeve turned in a stellar 3-for-5 performance with two RBIs and a double. In the month of May, Boeve has a .355/.429/.613 (1.042 OPS) slash line with 11 RBI in nine games. Maybe more impressively, Boeve has cut down both on his whiff rate (32.6% in April to 16.4% in May) as well as his strikeout rate (27.5% in April to just 6.7% in May). Wood provided the finishing touches with a solo home run in the eighth inning, his third home run in his last six games: Nearly every starter contributed, with seven different Shuckers recording at least one RBI, showing the depth of this Biloxi roster. The Shuckers’ speed was also on full display as O’Rae, Made, Keith, and Boeve all swiped bases, On the mound, Manuel Rodriguez earned his third win of the season, delivering five solid innings and navigating through six hits to allow only two earned runs. The Shuckers’ bullpen was equally impressive as Jesus Broca, Cameron Wagoner, and Nick Merkel combined to shut the door over the final four frames, racking up four strikeouts and allowing just one run. With the win, Biloxi moves within two wins of the .500 mark. Tanner Gillis is slated to make his first start (eighth appearance) of the season on Thursday. Oh, and yes, with Konnor Griffin "graduating", this is now official (article link): Wisconsin pre-game media notes Wisconsin 11, South Bend (Cubs) 6 Box Score Wisconsin Outlasts South Bend Wisconsin put on an offensive clinic at Neuroscience Group Field, racking up 14 hits to overpower South Bend in an 11-6 victory. The Rattlers wasted no time asserting their dominance, erupting for five runs in the second inning to chase the Cubs' starter early. In total, five Rattlers starters had multi-hit days. Tayden Hall led the charge with a four RBI performance, including two doubles, while Josh Adamczewski stayed hot with a three-hit game and a steal. Braylon Payne doubled twice, walked twice, scored twice and stole a base. Eric Bitonti had two hits, two walks, three runs scored and a steal. Bitonti now has a .961 OPS in the month of May despite striking out 18 times in 36 at-bats, Juan Baez provided the exclamation point in the eighth, launching a two-run home run to left to put the game out of reach. You can check out all the highlights here: On the mound, Yorman Galindez (2IP 5H 4R 4ER 3BB 2) once again labored through a short start. The newly promoted Garrett Hodges earned his first win of the season despite walking four and hitting a batter in two innings in his first appearance for Wisconsin. However, it was Braylon Owens who stole the show in relief. Owens tossed five dominant frames, striking out six and allowing just one run to earn the rare five-inning save. Owens, a 10th round pick last year, now has 46 strikeouts in 31.1 IP at Wisconsin this season. With this win, the Timber Rattlers improve to 20-13, maintaining their hold on first place in the Midwest West division. Another 2025 draft pick, lefty J.D. Thompson will take the mound for Appleton on Thursday. Wilson pre-game media notes Hill City (Guardians) 7, Wilson 3 Box Score Warbirds Use Rally to Extend Game, Fall in Extras Despite a resilient late-inning comeback to force extra innings, Wilson ultimately fell 7-3 to Hill City in a 10-inning heartbreaker at Wilson Ballpark. Jayden Dubanewicz was a bright spot in his 2026 Carolina League debut. The 20-year-old righty threw three scoreless innings allowing just two singles while striking out five. The game was scoreless until the fifth, when a throwing error on a potential double play brought in the first run of the game off Tyler Renz (4.2 IP 3H 4R 3ER 4BB 1K). Renz has now issued 22 free passes in 31.1 IP on the season. Hill City added two more in the sixth inning to give them a 3-0 lead. The Warbirds finally got on the board in the seventh when Jose Anderson doubled, stole third, and scored on a Juan Ortuno single (video). The Anderson steal was the Warbirds’ only successful base thievery on a day that saw the team caught stealing three times. The score remained 3-1 until the bottom of the ninth. Brady Ebel started the rally by taking one for the team on an HBP. With one out, Frederi Montero doubled to put the tying runs into scoring position for Ortuno. After an Ortuno RBI ground out put Wilson on the brink of defeat, Pedro Ibarguen snuck a single through the infield to tie the game (video). Unfortunately, Hill City struck for four runs in the extra frame to squash any notion of a walk-off win for Wilson. With the loss, Wilson falls to 15-20 on the season. 2025 3rd round pick Jacob Morrison will look to snap the Warbirds’ three game losing streak when he takes the mound on Thursday. Morrison (7 IP 0 ER) will look to continue his scoreless streak to start his professional career in his third start. 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
  5. Image courtesy of BrewerFanatic Transactions: Milwaukee Brewers signed free agent RHP Jacob Waguespack to a minor league contract. DSL Brewers Gold released RHP Linbel Jimenez Waguespack returns after testing the market and not finding big league offers from other clubs. Jimenez, a 21-year-old Dominican native, spent three years toiling in the DSL, never making it stateside (7.02 ERA, 1.92 WHIP). Game Action: Nashville pre-game media notes Nashville 4, Iowa (Cubs) 1 Box Score As always, you are encouraged to read the official round-up from the team’s site: Vihuelas Exercise Demonios with 4-1 Final The Nashville Sounds secured a 4-1 victory over the Iowa Cubs at First Horizon Park, propelled by a dominant collective effort on the mound and a balanced offensive effort. Offensively, the Sounds found their spark in the third inning when Ramon Rodríguez launched a solo home run to right-center, erasing an early Iowa lead. Highlight here courtesy of the Sounds X Account: The momentum stayed with Nashville in the fifth, as the team played some small ball to break the game open. A single, steal, walk, and hit by pitch loaded the bases for Cooper Pratt. Pratt drove in a run on a ground out, before Luis Lara socked a single to center (video) to make it 3-1 Nashville. Lara was once again the standout at the plate for Nashville, finishing with three hits and a run scored. Lara’s 50 hits on the season are second-most in the International League. Brock Wilken added some late-inning insurance in the eighth with a funky triple to plate a run (video), finishing the night with two hits and providing the pitching staff with more than enough cushion to close out the win. On the mound, Thomas Pannone delivered with a season-high four innings and four strikeouts. Easton McGee earned his fourth win of the season with two scoreless frames, followed by Peter Strzelecki and Blake Holub, who combined to allow just two hits over the final three innings. Holub’s clean ninth inning earned him his first save of the year, punctuated by a strikeout to end the contest. Coleman Crow takes the mound on Thursday for the Sounds, who now sit three games above .500. Biloxi pre-game media notes Biloxi 11, Montgomery (Rays) 3 Box Score Shuckers Burn Biscuits 11-3 The Shuckers picked up where they left off after Tuesday's late rally by toasting the Biscuits in a convincing 11-3 victory. The scoring started early with a and RBI ground out from Matthew Wood in the second. In the third, Damon Keith and Mike Boeve provided run scoring singles to pad the lead to 4-0. You can check out both singles here, courtesy of the Biloxi X account: The middle innings proved to be the breaking point for Montgomery, as Biloxi, aided by some defensive miscues, put up four runs in the sixth to effectively put the game out of reach. Blake Burke had an RBI single: While O’Rae and Jesus Made plated runs on a sac fly (video) and ground out. Boeve was once again the straw stirring the drink for the Shuckers, a night after his clutch two-run home run in the 9th inning. Boeve turned in a stellar 3-for-5 performance with two RBIs and a double. In the month of May, Boeve has a .355/.429/.613 (1.042 OPS) slash line with 11 RBI in nine games. Maybe more impressively, Boeve has cut down both on his whiff rate (32.6% in April to 16.4% in May) as well as his strikeout rate (27.5% in April to just 6.7% in May). Wood provided the finishing touches with a solo home run in the eighth inning, his third home run in his last six games: Nearly every starter contributed, with seven different Shuckers recording at least one RBI, showing the depth of this Biloxi roster. The Shuckers’ speed was also on full display as O’Rae, Made, Keith, and Boeve all swiped bases, On the mound, Manuel Rodriguez earned his third win of the season, delivering five solid innings and navigating through six hits to allow only two earned runs. The Shuckers’ bullpen was equally impressive as Jesus Broca, Cameron Wagoner, and Nick Merkel combined to shut the door over the final four frames, racking up four strikeouts and allowing just one run. With the win, Biloxi moves within two wins of the .500 mark. Tanner Gillis is slated to make his first start (eighth appearance) of the season on Thursday. Oh, and yes, with Konnor Griffin "graduating", this is now official (article link): Wisconsin pre-game media notes Wisconsin 11, South Bend (Cubs) 6 Box Score Wisconsin Outlasts South Bend Wisconsin put on an offensive clinic at Neuroscience Group Field, racking up 14 hits to overpower South Bend in an 11-6 victory. The Rattlers wasted no time asserting their dominance, erupting for five runs in the second inning to chase the Cubs' starter early. In total, five Rattlers starters had multi-hit days. Tayden Hall led the charge with a four RBI performance, including two doubles, while Josh Adamczewski stayed hot with a three-hit game and a steal. Braylon Payne doubled twice, walked twice, scored twice and stole a base. Eric Bitonti had two hits, two walks, three runs scored and a steal. Bitonti now has a .961 OPS in the month of May despite striking out 18 times in 36 at-bats, Juan Baez provided the exclamation point in the eighth, launching a two-run home run to left to put the game out of reach. You can check out all the highlights here: On the mound, Yorman Galindez (2IP 5H 4R 4ER 3BB 2) once again labored through a short start. The newly promoted Garrett Hodges earned his first win of the season despite walking four and hitting a batter in two innings in his first appearance for Wisconsin. However, it was Braylon Owens who stole the show in relief. Owens tossed five dominant frames, striking out six and allowing just one run to earn the rare five-inning save. Owens, a 10th round pick last year, now has 46 strikeouts in 31.1 IP at Wisconsin this season. With this win, the Timber Rattlers improve to 20-13, maintaining their hold on first place in the Midwest West division. Another 2025 draft pick, lefty J.D. Thompson will take the mound for Appleton on Thursday. Wilson pre-game media notes Hill City (Guardians) 7, Wilson 3 Box Score Warbirds Use Rally to Extend Game, Fall in Extras Despite a resilient late-inning comeback to force extra innings, Wilson ultimately fell 7-3 to Hill City in a 10-inning heartbreaker at Wilson Ballpark. Jayden Dubanewicz was a bright spot in his 2026 Carolina League debut. The 20-year-old righty threw three scoreless innings allowing just two singles while striking out five. The game was scoreless until the fifth, when a throwing error on a potential double play brought in the first run of the game off Tyler Renz (4.2 IP 3H 4R 3ER 4BB 1K). Renz has now issued 22 free passes in 31.1 IP on the season. Hill City added two more in the sixth inning to give them a 3-0 lead. The Warbirds finally got on the board in the seventh when Jose Anderson doubled, stole third, and scored on a Juan Ortuno single (video). The Anderson steal was the Warbirds’ only successful base thievery on a day that saw the team caught stealing three times. The score remained 3-1 until the bottom of the ninth. Brady Ebel started the rally by taking one for the team on an HBP. With one out, Frederi Montero doubled to put the tying runs into scoring position for Ortuno. After an Ortuno RBI ground out put Wilson on the brink of defeat, Pedro Ibarguen snuck a single through the infield to tie the game (video). Unfortunately, Hill City struck for four runs in the extra frame to squash any notion of a walk-off win for Wilson. With the loss, Wilson falls to 15-20 on the season. 2025 3rd round pick Jacob Morrison will look to snap the Warbirds’ three game losing streak when he takes the mound on Thursday. Morrison (7 IP 0 ER) will look to continue his scoreless streak to start his professional career in his third start. 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
  6. Over the last two weeks he's been hitting the strike zone a bit more. Still relies on a lot of chase, which MLB hitters have shown the ability to lay off those
  7. Transactions: Milwaukee Brewers optioned DH Tyler Black to Nashville Sounds. Nashville Sounds activated LF Greg Jones. Nashville Sounds transferred C Andrick Nava to the Development List. RHP Garrett Hodges assigned to Wisconsin Timber Rattlers from Wilson Warbirds. Game Action: Nashville pre-game media notes Nashville 9, Iowa (Cubs) 3 Box Score As always, you are encouraged to read the official round-up from the team’s site: Sounds Rack Up 13 Hits in Series Opening Win over Iowa Nashville secured a dominant 9-3 victory over the Iowa Cubs at First Horizon Park, fueled by a relentless offensive display that saw them rack up 13 hits. While Iowa jumped out to an early lead in the first inning, Nashville's bats came alive in the middle frames, and the Sounds cruised to victory. Every single Sound had a hit, except for the newly returned Greg Jones, who chipped in with two walks. Luis Lara had a three-hit game, drove in two, and stole two bases. Eddys Leonard, he of the team-best 1.040 OPS, doubled for the fifth consecutive game as part of a two-hit night, courtesy of the Nashville X account: Cooper Pratt had two hits including this double: Brock Wilken extended his on-base streak to with a walk and added this nice piece of hitting to plate a run as well: On the mound, Robert Gasser (2R 1ER) set a strong tone early with seven strikeouts over four innings of work. The bullpen took over from there, led by Reiss Knehr, who earned his second win of the season with two perfect innings of relief. Craig Yoho slammed the door in the ninth, striking out two to move the Sounds to a 21-19 record on the season. Nashville will turn to lefty Thomas Pannone on Wednesday, in what has typically been a bullpen game when the 32-year-old Pannone has served as the "bulk starter." Biloxi pre-game media notes Biloxi 4, Montgomery (Rays) 2 Box Score DeBerry Dominates Biscuits in Shuckers Comeback Win For a long time on Tuesday night, it looked like Biloxi would be in for a tough defeat and spoil starter Jaron DeBerry’s career night. The Shuckers fell behind in the second inning on a solo home run off DeBerry (6IP 2H 1R 1ER 1BB 10K), who was otherwise excellent on the mound. DeBerry stuck out a career-high 10, one of which you can find here, courtesy of the Biloxi X account: The Shuckers offense managed just one hit – a Dylan O’Rae single in the sixth – in the first seven innings of the game. In the 8th inning, the Shuckers offense finally broke through. Eduardo Garcia got it started with a walk and a steal. Then Matthew Wood walked and Dasan Brown was hit by a pitch to load the bases. That setup RBI groundouts by O’Rae and Jesus Made to tie the game at two. In the 9th inning Mike Boeve delivered the decisive blow with a two-run home run: Boeve now has 11 RBI in his last 11 games while sporting a .278/.381/.472 (.853 OPS) in that time. Mark Manfredi Sr. worked the final two innings and struck out four to earn the win. Damon Keith, who singled ahead of Boeve’s home run, now has a career-high 17 game on-base streak. The fourth-place Shuckers will look to close the gap on second-place Biscuits on Wednesday when Manuel Rodriguez (2-2, 5.40 ERA) takes the hill for Biloxi. Wisconsin pre-game media notes South Bend (Cubs) 10, Wisconsin 1 Box Score Cubs Take Game One 10-1 Over Rattlers The first place Timber Rattlers suffered a lopsided defeat in the first game of their series with South Bend on Tuesday night. After Wisconsin fell behind in the first, they immediately responded in the bottom of the frame. Braylon Payne had a walk, a steal, and then advanced to third on a balk. Josh Adamczewski just missed a home run with a deep fly out to dead center that scored Payne from third. From that point, on little else went Wisconsin’s way. Payne would later double, and Adamczewski added a single, but the rest of the team managed just one hit. Starter Wande Torres (2-2) went a season-high six innings, while tying his season-high with five strikeouts. Yerlin Rodriguez (1.2IP 2H 1BB 1K) and Bjorn Johnson (1IP 1H 1BB 1K) each tossed scoreless relief appearances. Rodriguez has now thrown five scoreless innings in a row. For Johnson, it was the third scoreless outing of the season in nine appearances. In case you missed it, Baseball America added Adamczewski to their “Top 100 Prospects” on Tuesday: Andrew Fischer, who was not in the lineup Tuesday, was named Midwest Player of the Week: With the loss, the Rattlers are now just 6-8 at home this season. Wisconsin will look to right the ship on Wednesday when Yorman Galindez (0-2) 6.75 ERA) leads the team out at Neuroscience Group Field. Wilson pre-game media notes Hill City (Guardians) 4, Wilson 2 Box Score Two-Run Seventh Pushes Hill City Past Wilson Wilson suffered a tough 4-2 loss at home against Hill City, despite an early lead at Wilson Ballpark. The Warbirds got on the board first in the second inning when Jadyn Fielder drove in Luis Lameda with an RBI triple. Highlight courtesy of the Wilson X account: On the mound, starter Carlos Carra provided a solid effort through 4.2 innings, striking out six, but he was tagged for a two-run homer in the fourth that gave the Howlers the lead. Wilson briefly tied the game in the fourth thanks to a solo home run by Filippo Di Turi. It was the first homer for Di Turi since July 23 of last year, a stretch of 200 at-bats. However, the offense struggled to capitalize on further opportunities, finishing the night 0 for 4 with runners in scoring position and leaving seven runners stranded on base. The bullpen had mixed results. Anfernny Reyes was saddled with the loss after surrendering two runs in the seventh. Reyes matched Carra with six strikeouts in 2.1IP. Jose Meneses tossed two scoreless innings. The run prevention unit had a difficult night containing the Hill City speed, as the visitors swiped seven bases on eight attempts. With this loss, the Warbirds fall to 15-19. The team will look to bounce back Wednesday when Jayden Dubanewicz makes his Wilson debut. Dubanewicz posted a 2.30 ERA in 58.2 IP in the Carolina League last season. Here’s Dubanewicz hitting 97+ last week to get your blood pumping, via Paul Beckman’s X account: ACL Athletics 7, ACL Brewers 3 Box Score The ACL Brewers (3-5) struggled to overcome an early deficit in their 7-4 loss to the ACL Athletics on Tuesday night. The pitching staff struggled from the start, as starter Hayden Robinson surrendered a solo home run in the first inning, followed by a difficult second inning from reliever Joan Pena, who allowed three runs on two hits and four walks. Ismael Yanez, who struck out two in a perfect eighth inning, was the only Brewers pitcher of five who appeared to not allow a run. Offensively, the Brewers showed signs of life in the fifth inning, sparked by a two-run home run from catcher Rylan Mills, his second of the season. Juan Martinez kept the rally going when he added a double and scored on a single by Engel Paulino. In the ninth, Kenny Fenelon had an RBI single in the ninth to cap the scoring. The Brewers' lineup was ultimately stifled by 11 strikeouts. 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
  8. Image courtesy of BrewerFanatic Transactions: Milwaukee Brewers optioned DH Tyler Black to Nashville Sounds. Nashville Sounds activated LF Greg Jones. Nashville Sounds transferred C Andrick Nava to the Development List. RHP Garrett Hodges assigned to Wisconsin Timber Rattlers from Wilson Warbirds. Game Action: Nashville pre-game media notes Nashville 9, Iowa (Cubs) 3 Box Score As always, you are encouraged to read the official round-up from the team’s site: Sounds Rack Up 13 Hits in Series Opening Win over Iowa Nashville secured a dominant 9-3 victory over the Iowa Cubs at First Horizon Park, fueled by a relentless offensive display that saw them rack up 13 hits. While Iowa jumped out to an early lead in the first inning, Nashville's bats came alive in the middle frames, and the Sounds cruised to victory. Every single Sound had a hit, except for the newly returned Greg Jones, who chipped in with two walks. Luis Lara had a three-hit game, drove in two, and stole two bases. Eddys Leonard, he of the team-best 1.040 OPS, doubled for the fifth consecutive game as part of a two-hit night, courtesy of the Nashville X account: Cooper Pratt had two hits including this double: Brock Wilken extended his on-base streak to with a walk and added this nice piece of hitting to plate a run as well: On the mound, Robert Gasser (2R 1ER) set a strong tone early with seven strikeouts over four innings of work. The bullpen took over from there, led by Reiss Knehr, who earned his second win of the season with two perfect innings of relief. Craig Yoho slammed the door in the ninth, striking out two to move the Sounds to a 21-19 record on the season. Nashville will turn to lefty Thomas Pannone on Wednesday, in what has typically been a bullpen game when the 32-year-old Pannone has served as the "bulk starter." Biloxi pre-game media notes Biloxi 4, Montgomery (Rays) 2 Box Score DeBerry Dominates Biscuits in Shuckers Comeback Win For a long time on Tuesday night, it looked like Biloxi would be in for a tough defeat and spoil starter Jaron DeBerry’s career night. The Shuckers fell behind in the second inning on a solo home run off DeBerry (6IP 2H 1R 1ER 1BB 10K), who was otherwise excellent on the mound. DeBerry stuck out a career-high 10, one of which you can find here, courtesy of the Biloxi X account: The Shuckers offense managed just one hit – a Dylan O’Rae single in the sixth – in the first seven innings of the game. In the 8th inning, the Shuckers offense finally broke through. Eduardo Garcia got it started with a walk and a steal. Then Matthew Wood walked and Dasan Brown was hit by a pitch to load the bases. That setup RBI groundouts by O’Rae and Jesus Made to tie the game at two. In the 9th inning Mike Boeve delivered the decisive blow with a two-run home run: Boeve now has 11 RBI in his last 11 games while sporting a .278/.381/.472 (.853 OPS) in that time. Mark Manfredi Sr. worked the final two innings and struck out four to earn the win. Damon Keith, who singled ahead of Boeve’s home run, now has a career-high 17 game on-base streak. The fourth-place Shuckers will look to close the gap on second-place Biscuits on Wednesday when Manuel Rodriguez (2-2, 5.40 ERA) takes the hill for Biloxi. Wisconsin pre-game media notes South Bend (Cubs) 10, Wisconsin 1 Box Score Cubs Take Game One 10-1 Over Rattlers The first place Timber Rattlers suffered a lopsided defeat in the first game of their series with South Bend on Tuesday night. After Wisconsin fell behind in the first, they immediately responded in the bottom of the frame. Braylon Payne had a walk, a steal, and then advanced to third on a balk. Josh Adamczewski just missed a home run with a deep fly out to dead center that scored Payne from third. From that point, on little else went Wisconsin’s way. Payne would later double, and Adamczewski added a single, but the rest of the team managed just one hit. Starter Wande Torres (2-2) went a season-high six innings, while tying his season-high with five strikeouts. Yerlin Rodriguez (1.2IP 2H 1BB 1K) and Bjorn Johnson (1IP 1H 1BB 1K) each tossed scoreless relief appearances. Rodriguez has now thrown five scoreless innings in a row. For Johnson, it was the third scoreless outing of the season in nine appearances. In case you missed it, Baseball America added Adamczewski to their “Top 100 Prospects” on Tuesday: Andrew Fischer, who was not in the lineup Tuesday, was named Midwest Player of the Week: With the loss, the Rattlers are now just 6-8 at home this season. Wisconsin will look to right the ship on Wednesday when Yorman Galindez (0-2) 6.75 ERA) leads the team out at Neuroscience Group Field. Wilson pre-game media notes Hill City (Guardians) 4, Wilson 2 Box Score Two-Run Seventh Pushes Hill City Past Wilson Wilson suffered a tough 4-2 loss at home against Hill City, despite an early lead at Wilson Ballpark. The Warbirds got on the board first in the second inning when Jadyn Fielder drove in Luis Lameda with an RBI triple. Highlight courtesy of the Wilson X account: On the mound, starter Carlos Carra provided a solid effort through 4.2 innings, striking out six, but he was tagged for a two-run homer in the fourth that gave the Howlers the lead. Wilson briefly tied the game in the fourth thanks to a solo home run by Filippo Di Turi. It was the first homer for Di Turi since July 23 of last year, a stretch of 200 at-bats. However, the offense struggled to capitalize on further opportunities, finishing the night 0 for 4 with runners in scoring position and leaving seven runners stranded on base. The bullpen had mixed results. Anfernny Reyes was saddled with the loss after surrendering two runs in the seventh. Reyes matched Carra with six strikeouts in 2.1IP. Jose Meneses tossed two scoreless innings. The run prevention unit had a difficult night containing the Hill City speed, as the visitors swiped seven bases on eight attempts. With this loss, the Warbirds fall to 15-19. The team will look to bounce back Wednesday when Jayden Dubanewicz makes his Wilson debut. Dubanewicz posted a 2.30 ERA in 58.2 IP in the Carolina League last season. Here’s Dubanewicz hitting 97+ last week to get your blood pumping, via Paul Beckman’s X account: ACL Athletics 7, ACL Brewers 3 Box Score The ACL Brewers (3-5) struggled to overcome an early deficit in their 7-4 loss to the ACL Athletics on Tuesday night. The pitching staff struggled from the start, as starter Hayden Robinson surrendered a solo home run in the first inning, followed by a difficult second inning from reliever Joan Pena, who allowed three runs on two hits and four walks. Ismael Yanez, who struck out two in a perfect eighth inning, was the only Brewers pitcher of five who appeared to not allow a run. Offensively, the Brewers showed signs of life in the fifth inning, sparked by a two-run home run from catcher Rylan Mills, his second of the season. Juan Martinez kept the rally going when he added a double and scored on a single by Engel Paulino. In the ninth, Kenny Fenelon had an RBI single in the ninth to cap the scoring. The Brewers' lineup was ultimately stifled by 11 strikeouts. 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
  9. You can find some highlights on social media. This account has some highlights from the Tuesday game: Instagram WWW.INSTAGRAM.COM Create an account or log in to Instagram - Share what you're into with the people who get you. Also Luis Pena posted some seemingly old pics today. I'm hoping he's teasing his return, but who knows...
  10. Image courtesy of BrewerFanatic Transactions: Nashville Sounds transferred C Andrick Nava to the Development List. Game Action: Nashville pre-game media notes Louisville (Reds) 6, Nashville 4 Box Score As always, you are encouraged to read the official round-up from the team’s site: Quero, Lara Home Runs Not Enough in 6-4 Loss to Louisville The Sounds dropped their Wednesday morning affair at Louisville after an eighth inning rally by the home team. Jeferson Quero paced the Sounds with three hits, including his fourth home run of the season to open the scoring in the second inning. Highlight courtesy of the Sounds X account: In the bottom half of the inning, the Bats sandwiched two singles around a triple to tie the game off of Robert Gasser (4IP 4H 2R 2ER 0BB 3K). Gasser’s four innings of work were his most since throwing 5.2 shutout innings on Opening Day. He also looked to have more control, as this was his first outing of the season without a walk while tossing 35 of 53 pitches for strikes. After Louisville pushed across the go-ahead run against Easton McGee (2IP 3H 1R 1ER 1BB 2K) in the bottom of the fifth, Luis Lara responded in the sixth with a solo shot: Lara’s .980 OPS is good for seventh in the International League this season. We are running out of superlatives for the young outfielder. If he keeps performing at this level into summer, the Brewers may have no choice but to find a spot for him in the majors. They remained tied until the bottom of the eighth, when the Bats roughed up journeyman reliver Junior Fernandez for two home runs and three runs. The Sounds mounted a rally in the ninth but ultimately left the bases loaded when Cooper Pratt (0 for 5) grounded out to end the threat. Other notes Jett Williams had two singles and now sports an OPS over .700. It feels like he is inching his way toward the big leagues. A few more weeks of steady progress and he could put his name in the conversation for a call-up. Brock Wilken extended his on-base streak to 23 games with a double. However, Wilken was subbed out after fouling a ball off his leg later in the game, so we will await word on his status. Reiss Knehr chipped in with a scoreless inning and now has a tidy 1.35 ERA in 6.2IP this season. RHP Coleman Crow (3-1, 5.40 ERA) is slated to take the mound in the first game of a doubleheader on Thursday. Biloxi pre-game media notes Columbus (Braves) 8, Biloxi 7 Box Score O'Rae Continues Peachy Performance, Shuckers Fall to Clingstones The Shuckers are finding new, frustrating ways to lose during their seven-game losing streak. After surrendering Tuesday’s game with late multi-run rallies in the final two frames, Biloxi looked to have recovered early in Wednesday’s tilt. The first three men of the game reached base with a walk to Dylan O’Rae, single from Jesus Made and then Blake Burke’s RBI single. After the next two men went down in order, Darrien Miller continued his early season surge with an RBI double. Miller now has a team-best 1.168 OPS on the season. After a walk to Dasan Brown, Matthew Wood crushed a grand slam to center, courtesy of the Biloxi X account: In a bullpen game for the Clingstones, the first man to step into the breach could not finish the first inning. However, not even a six-run lead would be enough for the Shuckers to get off their slide. Columbus responded with two runs in the top of the second to cut the lead 6-2. Blake Burke responded with a long opposite field blast to restore the lead to five: Things fell apart for Biloxi starter Jaron DeBerry in the third. After a two out solo home run cut the lead to 7-3, DeBerry got a shallow pop fly that should have got him out of the inning. Unfortunately, Brown called off O’Rae on the can of corn and it ended up dropping in between them for a two-out “single.” The flood gates opened after that gaffe. DeBerry loaded the bases and then got hit by a comebacker that also could have been out three. That ricochet infield single made it 7-4. Then a bases-clearing double brought in three runs and the six-run lead had evaporated. DeBerry (3IP 8H 7R 7ER 4BB 1K) did himself no favors with the lack of control, but some tighter defense could have spared him a lot of extra work in that third frame. With the lead gone, so went the Shuckers’ offense, as they managed just three walks and only one hit after the third inning. The Shuckers did admirable work to keep the game tied once DeBerry exited. Four different relievers worked one or more scoreless innings. In the top of the eighth, Columbus took an 8-7 lead on a solo home run of Cameron Wagoner, who was making just his second appearance of the season after missing all of 2024-2025. What first looked impossible, now seemed probable as the Shuckers seemed destined to once again feel the agony of defeat. The Shuckers had one last gasp in the bottom of the 8th. In that inning, Mark Coley walked and O’Rae singled, but both Made and Burke came up empty with the tying run in scoring position. RHP Manuel Rodriguez (1-2, 5.64 ERA) will look to turn the tide on Thursday. Wisconsin pre-game media notes Wisconsin 8, Peoria (Cardinals) 5 Box Score Wisconsin Blasts Four Homers in 8-5 Win at Peoria The Wisconsin Timber Rattlers defeated the Peoria Chiefs 8-5 at Dozer Park on Wednesday night, powered by a dominant display from some of their sluggers. Wisconsin, the Midwest League leader in home runs, got solo shots from Tayden Hall, Andrew Fischer, Josh Adamczewski and Josiah Ragdsale. Behold their majesty below, courtesy of the Wisconsin X account: Earlier in the game Fischer just missed another homerun when he opened the scoring with a two-run double off the rightfield wall. Ragsdale was on base four times, scored three runs, and stole two bases. Over the last 15 days, Ragsdale has been the Rattlers best player, leading the team with 14 hits, a 1.165 OPS, five doubles, and five steals. Braylon Payne also had an RBI single for Wisconsin. Jack Seppings earned the rare three inning save by working scoreless in relief of starter Wande Torres. RHP Braylon Owens (1-0, 3.38 ERA), who gave everyone free Frosties with his 11K performance last Friday, will take the mound on Thursday. Wilson pre-game media notes Wilson 5, Fayetteville (Astros) 3 Box Score Warbirds Bounce Back with Win at Fayetteville Wilson rebounded from their flaccid offensive performance on Monday with a complete team victory on Wednesday. Handelfry Encarnacion homered for the fourth time in five games to give the Warbirds an early 1-0 lead. Starter Carlos Carra looked like the pitcher we saw in the final week of the 2025 Carolina League season on the mound Wednesday. Carra (6IP 2H 1R 1ER 2BB 6K) made the Encarnacion homer and a steal of home hold up in his best start of the season. @Spencer Michaelis captured all the Ks for your viewing pleasure on his X account: Kevin Garcia added a late two-run home run for some insurance. It was Garcia’s first hit of the season (16 at-bats) and first homer in full-season ball after hitting five in Complex League play in 2025. Here’s the home run courtesy of the Wilson X account: Everyone chipped in for the Warbirds offense, as they pounded out eight hits and also drew eight walks. Brady Ebel was on base twice, scored twice, and stole two bases. Frederi Montero reached base five times (single, double, three walks) and scored two runs. Can a Low A team have an ace? Well, if so, RHP Tyler Renz (1-1, 2.78 ERA) is your man. In a season with a lot of bloated ERAs among the system's top pitching prospects, Renz has been one of few bright spots so far. He’ll to get the ball in game three of the series on Thursday. 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  11. Transactions: Nashville Sounds transferred C Andrick Nava to the Development List. Game Action: Nashville pre-game media notes Louisville (Reds) 6, Nashville 4 Box Score As always, you are encouraged to read the official round-up from the team’s site: Quero, Lara Home Runs Not Enough in 6-4 Loss to Louisville The Sounds dropped their Wednesday morning affair at Louisville after an eighth inning rally by the home team. Jeferson Quero paced the Sounds with three hits, including his fourth home run of the season to open the scoring in the second inning. Highlight courtesy of the Sounds X account: In the bottom half of the inning, the Bats sandwiched two singles around a triple to tie the game off of Robert Gasser (4IP 4H 2R 2ER 0BB 3K). Gasser’s four innings of work were his most since throwing 5.2 shutout innings on Opening Day. He also looked to have more control, as this was his first outing of the season without a walk while tossing 35 of 53 pitches for strikes. After Louisville pushed across the go-ahead run against Easton McGee (2IP 3H 1R 1ER 1BB 2K) in the bottom of the fifth, Luis Lara responded in the sixth with a solo shot: Lara’s .980 OPS is good for seventh in the International League this season. We are running out of superlatives for the young outfielder. If he keeps performing at this level into summer, the Brewers may have no choice but to find a spot for him in the majors. They remained tied until the bottom of the eighth, when the Bats roughed up journeyman reliver Junior Fernandez for two home runs and three runs. The Sounds mounted a rally in the ninth but ultimately left the bases loaded when Cooper Pratt (0 for 5) grounded out to end the threat. Other notes Jett Williams had two singles and now sports an OPS over .700. It feels like he is inching his way toward the big leagues. A few more weeks of steady progress and he could put his name in the conversation for a call-up. Brock Wilken extended his on-base streak to 23 games with a double. However, Wilken was subbed out after fouling a ball off his leg later in the game, so we will await word on his status. Reiss Knehr chipped in with a scoreless inning and now has a tidy 1.35 ERA in 6.2IP this season. RHP Coleman Crow (3-1, 5.40 ERA) is slated to take the mound in the first game of a doubleheader on Thursday. Biloxi pre-game media notes Columbus (Braves) 8, Biloxi 7 Box Score O'Rae Continues Peachy Performance, Shuckers Fall to Clingstones The Shuckers are finding new, frustrating ways to lose during their seven-game losing streak. After surrendering Tuesday’s game with late multi-run rallies in the final two frames, Biloxi looked to have recovered early in Wednesday’s tilt. The first three men of the game reached base with a walk to Dylan O’Rae, single from Jesus Made and then Blake Burke’s RBI single. After the next two men went down in order, Darrien Miller continued his early season surge with an RBI double. Miller now has a team-best 1.168 OPS on the season. After a walk to Dasan Brown, Matthew Wood crushed a grand slam to center, courtesy of the Biloxi X account: In a bullpen game for the Clingstones, the first man to step into the breach could not finish the first inning. However, not even a six-run lead would be enough for the Shuckers to get off their slide. Columbus responded with two runs in the top of the second to cut the lead 6-2. Blake Burke responded with a long opposite field blast to restore the lead to five: Things fell apart for Biloxi starter Jaron DeBerry in the third. After a two out solo home run cut the lead to 7-3, DeBerry got a shallow pop fly that should have got him out of the inning. Unfortunately, Brown called off O’Rae on the can of corn and it ended up dropping in between them for a two-out “single.” The flood gates opened after that gaffe. DeBerry loaded the bases and then got hit by a comebacker that also could have been out three. That ricochet infield single made it 7-4. Then a bases-clearing double brought in three runs and the six-run lead had evaporated. DeBerry (3IP 8H 7R 7ER 4BB 1K) did himself no favors with the lack of control, but some tighter defense could have spared him a lot of extra work in that third frame. With the lead gone, so went the Shuckers’ offense, as they managed just three walks and only one hit after the third inning. The Shuckers did admirable work to keep the game tied once DeBerry exited. Four different relievers worked one or more scoreless innings. In the top of the eighth, Columbus took an 8-7 lead on a solo home run of Cameron Wagoner, who was making just his second appearance of the season after missing all of 2024-2025. What first looked impossible, now seemed probable as the Shuckers seemed destined to once again feel the agony of defeat. The Shuckers had one last gasp in the bottom of the 8th. In that inning, Mark Coley walked and O’Rae singled, but both Made and Burke came up empty with the tying run in scoring position. RHP Manuel Rodriguez (1-2, 5.64 ERA) will look to turn the tide on Thursday. Wisconsin pre-game media notes Wisconsin 8, Peoria (Cardinals) 5 Box Score Wisconsin Blasts Four Homers in 8-5 Win at Peoria The Wisconsin Timber Rattlers defeated the Peoria Chiefs 8-5 at Dozer Park on Wednesday night, powered by a dominant display from some of their sluggers. Wisconsin, the Midwest League leader in home runs, got solo shots from Tayden Hall, Andrew Fischer, Josh Adamczewski and Josiah Ragdsale. Behold their majesty below, courtesy of the Wisconsin X account: Earlier in the game Fischer just missed another homerun when he opened the scoring with a two-run double off the rightfield wall. Ragsdale was on base four times, scored three runs, and stole two bases. Over the last 15 days, Ragsdale has been the Rattlers best player, leading the team with 14 hits, a 1.165 OPS, five doubles, and five steals. Braylon Payne also had an RBI single for Wisconsin. Jack Seppings earned the rare three inning save by working scoreless in relief of starter Wande Torres. RHP Braylon Owens (1-0, 3.38 ERA), who gave everyone free Frosties with his 11K performance last Friday, will take the mound on Thursday. Wilson pre-game media notes Wilson 5, Fayetteville (Astros) 3 Box Score Warbirds Bounce Back with Win at Fayetteville Wilson rebounded from their flaccid offensive performance on Monday with a complete team victory on Wednesday. Handelfry Encarnacion homered for the fourth time in five games to give the Warbirds an early 1-0 lead. Starter Carlos Carra looked like the pitcher we saw in the final week of the 2025 Carolina League season on the mound Wednesday. Carra (6IP 2H 1R 1ER 2BB 6K) made the Encarnacion homer and a steal of home hold up in his best start of the season. @Spencer Michaelis captured all the Ks for your viewing pleasure on his X account: Kevin Garcia added a late two-run home run for some insurance. It was Garcia’s first hit of the season (16 at-bats) and first homer in full-season ball after hitting five in Complex League play in 2025. Here’s the home run courtesy of the Wilson X account: Everyone chipped in for the Warbirds offense, as they pounded out eight hits and also drew eight walks. Brady Ebel was on base twice, scored twice, and stole two bases. Frederi Montero reached base five times (single, double, three walks) and scored two runs. Can a Low A team have an ace? Well, if so, RHP Tyler Renz (1-1, 2.78 ERA) is your man. In a season with a lot of bloated ERAs among the system's top pitching prospects, Renz has been one of few bright spots so far. He’ll to get the ball in game three of the series on Thursday. 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  12. Well DeBerry wasn't great tonight, he got burned by his defense in the 3rd. Dasan Brown called off O'Rae on a shallow pop up and then the ball dropped between them for what should have been the third out. Then it just snowballed on him from there. Even then, he loaded the bases and had some bad luck when he got struck by a comebacker that extended the inning. He should've been thru the 3rd inning 7-3 on 55 pitches if they catch the pop out. Instead, needed 21 more pitches and allowed four more runs.
  13. Transactions: Nashville Sounds released RHP Jacob Waguespack. Wilson Warbirds placed RHP Miqueas Mercedes on the 7-day injured list. Game Action: Nashville pre-game media notes Nashville and Louisville were postponed on Tuesday and will be replayed as part of a doubleheader on Thursday this week. Biloxi pre-game media notes Columbus (Braves) 7, Biloxi 4 Box Score As always, you are encouraged to read the official round-up from the team’s site: Miller and O’Rae Tally 3-Hit Nights in Shuckers 7-4 Loss to Clingstones Biloxi dropped a tough one to Columbus on Tuesday night, falling 7-4 for the Shuckers' sixth consecutive loss. The Shuckers had a late lead and some offensive bright spots from Darrien Miller and Dylan O'Rae, but a late charge by Columbus was too much for Biloxi to overcome. Tyson Hardin provided a solid outing striking out six over five innings and allowing just two runs. After falling behind 1-0 in the first Hardin kept his team in the game with his performance, before exiting after the fifth. That’s when the Biloxi offense would finally breakthrough with a two-run single from Mike Boeve, courtesy of the Biloxi X account: The Shuckers later took the lead on a Dasan Brown steal attempt and a blooper reel from the Columbus defense: in the top of the 8th, Columbus rallied and took the lead, but in the bottom of the 8th, Darrien Miller tied the score with this blast: Miller collected three hits on the night including that home run. He is currently sporting a massive 1.217 OPS. Columbus responded in the ninth with a three-run rally off of Sam Garcia and then shut the Shuckers down to seal the win. Other notes: Dylan O’Rae continues to be a table-setter, finishing 3-for-4 with a walk. He raised his season average to .311. Top prospect Jesus Made grounded into two double plays and narrowly avoided a third by legging out ground ball fielder’s choice. Made is 6 for 41 (.146 average) since April 24. Tanner Gillis struck out three in two perfect innings of relief after Hardin left the game. The Shuckers were a perfect 5/5 on the base paths. Biloxi will look to snap their losing streak on Wednesday with RHP Jaron DeBerry (2-2, 5.12 ERA) on the hill. Wisconsin pre-game media notes Peoria (Cardinals) 5, Wisconsin 3 Box Score Peoria Pounces in Fourth Inning and Pulls Away from Wisconsin The Timber Rattlers (15-11) fell short against Peoria on Tuesday morning, dropping a 5-3 decision at Dozer Park despite an early lead and some late-inning pressure. Wisconsin jumped out to an early 1-0 lead in the second inning thanks to a solo home run by Josh Adamczewski, his sixth of the season. It was the fifth home run by Adamczewski against Peoria this season, which you can view below, courtesy of the Wisconsin X account: The Chiefs' offense came alive in the middle frames, scoring three in the fourth and adding insurance runs in the fifth and sixth. Starter Chandler Welch (3-1) suffered his first loss of the season, yielding three earned runs over four innings. The Timber Rattlers slithered back with runs in the fifth and seventh inning. The highlights were a Tayden Hall RBI double and a Braylon Payne single with some wonky defense. However, the comeback effort was stifled by a dominant Peoria pitching staff that racked up 16 strikeouts on the day. Josiah Ragsdale, who we highlighted in in a post earlier on Tuesday, went one for three, with a walk, and two stolen bases. We’ll hold our breath as we await word on why Marco Dinges left the game early, as noted by Jim in the minors forum. Looking ahead to Wednesday, LHP Wande Torres (1-1, 5.82 ERA) will look to get the Rattlers back on track. Wilson pre-game media notes Fayetteville (Astros) 6, Wilson 0 Box Score After an exciting homestand last week, the Warbirds offense crashed back to earth on Tuesday in their shutout loss at Fayetteville. The offense managed just two singles by Luis Lameda and Juan Ortuno, while striking out 10 times. Starter Jarrette Bonet allowed season-highs with three homeruns and five earned runs in his 4.1 innings of work. Tanner Perry relieved Bonet and struck out six in 3.2 innings. The only blemish on the ledger for Perry was a solo home run. The Warbirds will look to shake this one off quickly and get back on track Wednesday morning when RHP Carlos Carra (0-5, 11.74 ERA) will take the mound. ACL Dodgers 7, ACL Brewers 3, F/8 Innings Box Score The ACL Dodgers handed the ACL Brewers their first loss of the Complex League season, with a final score of 7–3 on Tuesday night. Starting on the mound for the Brewers was 2024 13th round pick Joey Broughton in his professional debut. Broughton had missed all of 2025 after undergoing Tommy John in July of 2024. I dug up this profile on Broughton as well as this rundown on his repertoire for those of you who (like me) may be unfamiliar with the 20-year-old lefty. It was a bit of a shaky outing for Broughton (2.1IP 2H 1R 1ER 3BB 2K 2WP), but hopefully smoother sailing ahead now that the debut is out of the way. Offensively, catcher Jonathan Rangel provided the biggest offensive spark for the Brewers, going two for three with a two-run home run in the 7th inning that tied the game. 2B CJ Hughes, an 11th round pick last year, has been off to a hot start in his first three professional games. Hughes didn't record a hit, but he drew two walks, scored a run, and stole his 3rd base of the season. Juan Martinez, one of the standout hitters in the Brewers DSL squads last year, was on base twice and stole a bag as well. Joan Pena put on a dominant display pitching out of the bullpen. Making his stateside debut, he threw 3.1 innings, allowing zero earned runs and striking out six batters. 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
  14. Image courtesy of BrewerFanatic Transactions: Nashville Sounds released RHP Jacob Waguespack. Wilson Warbirds placed RHP Miqueas Mercedes on the 7-day injured list. Game Action: Nashville pre-game media notes Nashville and Louisville were postponed on Tuesday and will be replayed as part of a doubleheader on Thursday this week. Biloxi pre-game media notes Columbus (Braves) 7, Biloxi 4 Box Score As always, you are encouraged to read the official round-up from the team’s site: Miller and O’Rae Tally 3-Hit Nights in Shuckers 7-4 Loss to Clingstones Biloxi dropped a tough one to Columbus on Tuesday night, falling 7-4 for the Shuckers' sixth consecutive loss. The Shuckers had a late lead and some offensive bright spots from Darrien Miller and Dylan O'Rae, but a late charge by Columbus was too much for Biloxi to overcome. Tyson Hardin provided a solid outing striking out six over five innings and allowing just two runs. After falling behind 1-0 in the first Hardin kept his team in the game with his performance, before exiting after the fifth. That’s when the Biloxi offense would finally breakthrough with a two-run single from Mike Boeve, courtesy of the Biloxi X account: The Shuckers later took the lead on a Dasan Brown steal attempt and a blooper reel from the Columbus defense: in the top of the 8th, Columbus rallied and took the lead, but in the bottom of the 8th, Darrien Miller tied the score with this blast: Miller collected three hits on the night including that home run. He is currently sporting a massive 1.217 OPS. Columbus responded in the ninth with a three-run rally off of Sam Garcia and then shut the Shuckers down to seal the win. Other notes: Dylan O’Rae continues to be a table-setter, finishing 3-for-4 with a walk. He raised his season average to .311. Top prospect Jesus Made grounded into two double plays and narrowly avoided a third by legging out ground ball fielder’s choice. Made is 6 for 41 (.146 average) since April 24. Tanner Gillis struck out three in two perfect innings of relief after Hardin left the game. The Shuckers were a perfect 5/5 on the base paths. Biloxi will look to snap their losing streak on Wednesday with RHP Jaron DeBerry (2-2, 5.12 ERA) on the hill. Wisconsin pre-game media notes Peoria (Cardinals) 5, Wisconsin 3 Box Score Peoria Pounces in Fourth Inning and Pulls Away from Wisconsin The Timber Rattlers (15-11) fell short against Peoria on Tuesday morning, dropping a 5-3 decision at Dozer Park despite an early lead and some late-inning pressure. Wisconsin jumped out to an early 1-0 lead in the second inning thanks to a solo home run by Josh Adamczewski, his sixth of the season. It was the fifth home run by Adamczewski against Peoria this season, which you can view below, courtesy of the Wisconsin X account: The Chiefs' offense came alive in the middle frames, scoring three in the fourth and adding insurance runs in the fifth and sixth. Starter Chandler Welch (3-1) suffered his first loss of the season, yielding three earned runs over four innings. The Timber Rattlers slithered back with runs in the fifth and seventh inning. The highlights were a Tayden Hall RBI double and a Braylon Payne single with some wonky defense. However, the comeback effort was stifled by a dominant Peoria pitching staff that racked up 16 strikeouts on the day. Josiah Ragsdale, who we highlighted in in a post earlier on Tuesday, went one for three, with a walk, and two stolen bases. We’ll hold our breath as we await word on why Marco Dinges left the game early, as noted by Jim in the minors forum. Looking ahead to Wednesday, LHP Wande Torres (1-1, 5.82 ERA) will look to get the Rattlers back on track. Wilson pre-game media notes Fayetteville (Astros) 6, Wilson 0 Box Score After an exciting homestand last week, the Warbirds offense crashed back to earth on Tuesday in their shutout loss at Fayetteville. The offense managed just two singles by Luis Lameda and Juan Ortuno, while striking out 10 times. Starter Jarrette Bonet allowed season-highs with three homeruns and five earned runs in his 4.1 innings of work. Tanner Perry relieved Bonet and struck out six in 3.2 innings. The only blemish on the ledger for Perry was a solo home run. The Warbirds will look to shake this one off quickly and get back on track Wednesday morning when RHP Carlos Carra (0-5, 11.74 ERA) will take the mound. ACL Dodgers 7, ACL Brewers 3, F/8 Innings Box Score The ACL Dodgers handed the ACL Brewers their first loss of the Complex League season, with a final score of 7–3 on Tuesday night. Starting on the mound for the Brewers was 2024 13th round pick Joey Broughton in his professional debut. Broughton had missed all of 2025 after undergoing Tommy John in July of 2024. I dug up this profile on Broughton as well as this rundown on his repertoire for those of you who (like me) may be unfamiliar with the 20-year-old lefty. It was a bit of a shaky outing for Broughton (2.1IP 2H 1R 1ER 3BB 2K 2WP), but hopefully smoother sailing ahead now that the debut is out of the way. Offensively, catcher Jonathan Rangel provided the biggest offensive spark for the Brewers, going two for three with a two-run home run in the 7th inning that tied the game. 2B CJ Hughes, an 11th round pick last year, has been off to a hot start in his first three professional games. Hughes didn't record a hit, but he drew two walks, scored a run, and stole his 3rd base of the season. Juan Martinez, one of the standout hitters in the Brewers DSL squads last year, was on base twice and stole a bag as well. Joan Pena put on a dominant display pitching out of the bullpen. Making his stateside debut, he threw 3.1 innings, allowing zero earned runs and striking out six batters. 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
  15. Image courtesy of © Curt Hogg / USA TODAY NETWORK via Imagn Images Nashville Sounds’ Prospects in Brewer Fanatic Top 20 Prospects: Jett Williams #3, Cooper Pratt #4, Jeferson Quero #7, Luis Lara #11, Luke Adams #13, Brock Wilken #15 It was a tepid week for the Sounds’ offense, as the team started out with a seven-run outburst on Wednesday and scored just 17 runs in 5 other games. Jett Williams had one of the highlights of the season so far with his walk-off three-run home run in Wednesday’s contest: The homer was one of three extra-base hits for Williams, who registered a .300/.417/.550 line for the week. Looking deeper at Williams’s plate discipline metrics, his Z-Swing rate (swings at pitches inside the strike zone) has jumped to 65.7% in 2026, compared to 61.2% in 2025 and 50.0% in 2024. Simultaneously, his Z-Contact rate has climbed to a career-high 87.8%. Williams is no longer just being patient for the sake of drawing walks (though his 13.2% walk rate remains excellent). By increasing his swing rate on strikes while maintaining a solid 22% O-Swing (chase) rate, he's demonstrating mastery of the strike zone. This would suggest Williams is identifying strikes earlier and committing to them, which is a hallmark of a prospect maturing out of a passive approach into a selectively aggressive one. The jump to nearly 88% contact on strikes indicates that Williams has likely tightened his swing mechanics, or is seeing the ball significantly better at the Triple-A level. The Brewers often prioritize damage and high-quality contact for prospects at this stage of their development, so it would seem Williams is adjusting to the “Brewers Way” the last few weeks. Luis Lara has already tripled his home run total from all of last year in about a quarter of the time, with this blast over the weekend. A player who was previously seen as a glove-first speedster, Lara has raised his ceiling this year. Usually, when a young player (Lara is only 21) starts swinging for more power, their strikeout rate balloons. Lara's has done the opposite. He's cut his strikeout rate from 16.2% to 12.9%. He's making contact on an absurd 96.2% of pitches he swings at inside the strike zone. Lara has transformed from a slap hitter who steals bases into a legitimate top-of-the-order threat in Nashville. With an elite eye and newly discovered power, he may end up forcing the Brewers' hand for a major-league promotion much sooner than expected. Biloxi Shuckers’ Prospects in Brewer Fanatic Top 20 Prospects: Jesus Made #1, Blake Burke #14 Though not considered a top prospect, Damon Keith was the Shuckers’ best hitter last week, on his way to earning Southern League Player of the Week honors: It seems like the Brewers may have uncovered something in Keith when they acquired him in late March from the Dodgers in exchange for cash considerations. Both Jesus Made and Blake Burke scuffled this week, combining for just nine hits in 44 at-bats atop the Shuckers’ lineup. Both prospects bookended the week with home runs, with Made going yard on Sunday and Burke homering on Tuesday. One of the more impressive parts of Made’s 2026 season is the refinement of his hit tool. Despite jumping two levels in a year, he has significantly improved his contact metrics. Made has slashed his strikeout rate from 20.6% in 2025 to 14.8% in Double-A. His overall contact rate has climbed to 80.6%, proving that his swing is short and efficient enough to handle advanced velocity and breaking stuff. Made is posting a .182 ISO, a significant jump from his .128 mark across MiLB last year. One look at Made this season and you can see that his 6-foot-1 frame has filled out, and his raw power (currently graded 50/60 by FanGraphs) has translated into games. Burke is currently a three-true-outcomes threat who has added bizarrely effective base-stealing (10/11 in attempts this season) to his game, despite a 20-grade speed tool. It's somewhat similar to what Luke Adams did earlier in his pro career. This season, Burke’s pull percentage has spiked to 54.7% (up from 31.7% in 2025). He is clearly looking to turn on pitches and drive them, which explains the high home run volume, but also some of the volatility in his batting average. While Burke’s 11.3% walk rate shows he isn't just hacking blindly, his swing-and-miss issues have persisted at Double-A. His strikeout rate has ticked up to 26.6% this year. To reach the majors as a 1B/DH, he’ll likely need to bring that strikeout rate closer to the 20-22% range to ensure his elite power plays consistently. His overall contact rate has dipped to 69.1%, indicating he is struggling to put the ball in play consistently when he does swing. However, Burke’s average is being dragged down by a low .269 BABIP. Given his power, you would expect more balls to fall for hits, suggesting he might be hitting into some bad luck. Wisconsin Timber Rattlers’ Prospects in Brewer Fanatic Top 20 Prospects: Luis Pena #2, Andrew Fischer #8, Marco Dinges #10, Josh Adamczewski #12, Braylon Payne #16 The Rattler’s offense slowed last week, ranking last in runs and OPS among 12 teams in the Midwest League. With a few of the team’s star prospects cooling down amid frigid temps in Grand Chute, we look beyond the Top 20 Prospects to highlight Josiah Ragsdale’s emergence. Ragsdale has gone from a player who hit almost exclusively singles (one XBH in 92 plate appearances) last year to a legitimate extra-base threat. Ragsdale has doubled both his fly ball rate and pull rate this season. However, he has nearly doubled both his strikeout rate and swinging strike rate. He is essentially trading some of his 2025 "contact-first" stability for a more impactful, power-oriented approach. That approach has paid off with a .471 slugging percentage on the season and highlighted by this opposite field home run on Saturday: Bitonti and Fischer each homered twice last week, including Fischer’s walk off blast on Friday. Both players also struck out in 50% of their at-bats this week, including Fischer’s four strikeout performance prior to Friday’s walk-off. Payne was just 2/20 on the week. Wilson Warbirds’ Prospects in Brewer Fanatic Top 20 Prospects: Brady Ebel #19 The hottest affiliate in the Brewers system last week was the Wilson Warbirds, who smashed seven homeruns on their way to a four win week. Handelfry Encarnacion was the star of the week, with seven hits, three homeruns and 12 RBI. He might also lead all of MiLB in time spent pimping home runs, with some truly bombastic celebrations: Jadyn Fielder carried a 1.396 OPS in four games for the week, highlighted by his first home run at the level. Brady Ebel collected a triple and double among his six hits last week and also drove in six runs. After such a slow start to the inaugural season for the Warbirds’ offense, its good to see them heating up and having fun. Join the Discussion: Are you worried about the high strikeout rates for power-hitters like Burke and Fischer, or are you willing to live with the "Three True Outcomes" if the home runs keep coming? Are you a fan of the over-the-top celebrations we're seeing from guys like Encarnacion, or do you prefer the old-school approach? Also, which "under-the-radar" prospect like Damon Keith or Josiah Ragsdale has impressed you the most so far this season? View full article
  16. Nashville Sounds’ Prospects in Brewer Fanatic Top 20 Prospects: Jett Williams #3, Cooper Pratt #4, Jeferson Quero #7, Luis Lara #11, Luke Adams #13, Brock Wilken #15 It was a tepid week for the Sounds’ offense, as the team started out with a seven-run outburst on Wednesday and scored just 17 runs in 5 other games. Jett Williams had one of the highlights of the season so far with his walk-off three-run home run in Wednesday’s contest: The homer was one of three extra-base hits for Williams, who registered a .300/.417/.550 line for the week. Looking deeper at Williams’s plate discipline metrics, his Z-Swing rate (swings at pitches inside the strike zone) has jumped to 65.7% in 2026, compared to 61.2% in 2025 and 50.0% in 2024. Simultaneously, his Z-Contact rate has climbed to a career-high 87.8%. Williams is no longer just being patient for the sake of drawing walks (though his 13.2% walk rate remains excellent). By increasing his swing rate on strikes while maintaining a solid 22% O-Swing (chase) rate, he's demonstrating mastery of the strike zone. This would suggest Williams is identifying strikes earlier and committing to them, which is a hallmark of a prospect maturing out of a passive approach into a selectively aggressive one. The jump to nearly 88% contact on strikes indicates that Williams has likely tightened his swing mechanics, or is seeing the ball significantly better at the Triple-A level. The Brewers often prioritize damage and high-quality contact for prospects at this stage of their development, so it would seem Williams is adjusting to the “Brewers Way” the last few weeks. Luis Lara has already tripled his home run total from all of last year in about a quarter of the time, with this blast over the weekend. A player who was previously seen as a glove-first speedster, Lara has raised his ceiling this year. Usually, when a young player (Lara is only 21) starts swinging for more power, their strikeout rate balloons. Lara's has done the opposite. He's cut his strikeout rate from 16.2% to 12.9%. He's making contact on an absurd 96.2% of pitches he swings at inside the strike zone. Lara has transformed from a slap hitter who steals bases into a legitimate top-of-the-order threat in Nashville. With an elite eye and newly discovered power, he may end up forcing the Brewers' hand for a major-league promotion much sooner than expected. Biloxi Shuckers’ Prospects in Brewer Fanatic Top 20 Prospects: Jesus Made #1, Blake Burke #14 Though not considered a top prospect, Damon Keith was the Shuckers’ best hitter last week, on his way to earning Southern League Player of the Week honors: It seems like the Brewers may have uncovered something in Keith when they acquired him in late March from the Dodgers in exchange for cash considerations. Both Jesus Made and Blake Burke scuffled this week, combining for just nine hits in 44 at-bats atop the Shuckers’ lineup. Both prospects bookended the week with home runs, with Made going yard on Sunday and Burke homering on Tuesday. One of the more impressive parts of Made’s 2026 season is the refinement of his hit tool. Despite jumping two levels in a year, he has significantly improved his contact metrics. Made has slashed his strikeout rate from 20.6% in 2025 to 14.8% in Double-A. His overall contact rate has climbed to 80.6%, proving that his swing is short and efficient enough to handle advanced velocity and breaking stuff. Made is posting a .182 ISO, a significant jump from his .128 mark across MiLB last year. One look at Made this season and you can see that his 6-foot-1 frame has filled out, and his raw power (currently graded 50/60 by FanGraphs) has translated into games. Burke is currently a three-true-outcomes threat who has added bizarrely effective base-stealing (10/11 in attempts this season) to his game, despite a 20-grade speed tool. It's somewhat similar to what Luke Adams did earlier in his pro career. This season, Burke’s pull percentage has spiked to 54.7% (up from 31.7% in 2025). He is clearly looking to turn on pitches and drive them, which explains the high home run volume, but also some of the volatility in his batting average. While Burke’s 11.3% walk rate shows he isn't just hacking blindly, his swing-and-miss issues have persisted at Double-A. His strikeout rate has ticked up to 26.6% this year. To reach the majors as a 1B/DH, he’ll likely need to bring that strikeout rate closer to the 20-22% range to ensure his elite power plays consistently. His overall contact rate has dipped to 69.1%, indicating he is struggling to put the ball in play consistently when he does swing. However, Burke’s average is being dragged down by a low .269 BABIP. Given his power, you would expect more balls to fall for hits, suggesting he might be hitting into some bad luck. Wisconsin Timber Rattlers’ Prospects in Brewer Fanatic Top 20 Prospects: Luis Pena #2, Andrew Fischer #8, Marco Dinges #10, Josh Adamczewski #12, Braylon Payne #16 The Rattler’s offense slowed last week, ranking last in runs and OPS among 12 teams in the Midwest League. With a few of the team’s star prospects cooling down amid frigid temps in Grand Chute, we look beyond the Top 20 Prospects to highlight Josiah Ragsdale’s emergence. Ragsdale has gone from a player who hit almost exclusively singles (one XBH in 92 plate appearances) last year to a legitimate extra-base threat. Ragsdale has doubled both his fly ball rate and pull rate this season. However, he has nearly doubled both his strikeout rate and swinging strike rate. He is essentially trading some of his 2025 "contact-first" stability for a more impactful, power-oriented approach. That approach has paid off with a .471 slugging percentage on the season and highlighted by this opposite field home run on Saturday: Bitonti and Fischer each homered twice last week, including Fischer’s walk off blast on Friday. Both players also struck out in 50% of their at-bats this week, including Fischer’s four strikeout performance prior to Friday’s walk-off. Payne was just 2/20 on the week. Wilson Warbirds’ Prospects in Brewer Fanatic Top 20 Prospects: Brady Ebel #19 The hottest affiliate in the Brewers system last week was the Wilson Warbirds, who smashed seven homeruns on their way to a four win week. Handelfry Encarnacion was the star of the week, with seven hits, three homeruns and 12 RBI. He might also lead all of MiLB in time spent pimping home runs, with some truly bombastic celebrations: Jadyn Fielder carried a 1.396 OPS in four games for the week, highlighted by his first home run at the level. Brady Ebel collected a triple and double among his six hits last week and also drove in six runs. After such a slow start to the inaugural season for the Warbirds’ offense, its good to see them heating up and having fun. Join the Discussion: Are you worried about the high strikeout rates for power-hitters like Burke and Fischer, or are you willing to live with the "Three True Outcomes" if the home runs keep coming? Are you a fan of the over-the-top celebrations we're seeing from guys like Encarnacion, or do you prefer the old-school approach? Also, which "under-the-radar" prospect like Damon Keith or Josiah Ragsdale has impressed you the most so far this season?
  17. ahh yeh, good call. I forgot that they will play Bauers in the OF occasionally
  18. you think there's a spot for Ty Black once Vaughn returns next week? I'd love for him to get some more run way, but seems like DH will be crowded between the first base platoon and el Gary. Black has 6 starts in the OF in Nashville this season, but none yet for Milwaukee.
  19. It was mentioned on the Nashville broadcast that it was Kuehner's first relief appearance since 2024. Nashville had a bunch of rested arms that they need to get some action, but makes me wonder if they think Kuehner could be a candidate to help the Brewers' bullpen at some point. Especially with Zerpa potentially going down for a while...
  20. The broadcast also mentioned a few nice plays by Jett at third, but the camera transitions missed them...🫠
  21. Transactions: · Milwaukee Brewers selected the contract of LHP Brian Fitzpatrick from Nashville Sounds. · Milwaukee Brewers sent RF Luis Matos outright to Nashville Sounds. · SS Cristopher Acosta assigned to ACL Brewers. · RHP Luke Roupe assigned to ACL Brewers. · RHP Bryan Regalado assigned to ACL Brewers from DSL Brewers Blue. · OF Alexander Frias assigned to ACL Brewers from DSL Brewers Gold. · SS Tyler Rodriguez assigned to ACL Brewers from Wilson Warbirds. · RHP Dariel Jaquez assigned to ACL Brewers from DSL Brewers Blue. · RHP Johandry Ramirez assigned to ACL Brewers from DSL Brewers Blue. · SS Jonathan Rangel assigned to ACL Brewers from DSL Brewers Gold. · SS Juan Martinez assigned to ACL Brewers from DSL Brewers Gold. · OF Kenny Fenelon assigned to ACL Brewers from DSL Brewers Gold. · LHP Joan Pena assigned to ACL Brewers from DSL Brewers Gold. · OF Brailyn Antunez assigned to ACL Brewers from DSL Brewers Blue. · RHP Diustin Mayorquin assigned to ACL Brewers from DSL Brewers Blue. Reminder: ACL play begins on Saturday. Game Action: Nashville pre-game media notes Nashville 7, Norfolk (Orioles) 4 Box Score As always, you are encouraged to read the official round-up from the team’s site: Williams Walks-Off Tides with Three-Run Homer in Thriller On a night where two big leaguers began their rehab assignments at Nashville, it was the future stars who shone the brightest. Jackson Chourio and Andrew Vaughn began their rehab assignments in Nashville and made an immediate impact. In the first, Chourio walked, then aggressively took third on Vaughn’s single. Unfortunately, Jeferson Quero could only produce a shallow pop fly that resulted in Chourio being thrown out at the plate for a double play and the Sounds failed to score. In the third, Chourio once again led off with a walk. After a deep fly out from Vaughn, Quero connected with an RBI double into the left field corner. Chourio was running with the pitch and scored easily on the play, courtesy of the Nashville X account: Chourio looked patient at the dish and fast on the base paths in his five innings of play. Over his last 11 games, including his two doubles on Wednesday, Quero is batting .349/.362/.628 (.990 OPS). The Sounds added solo runs in sixth and seventh to take a 3-1 lead. Cooper Pratt, Brock Wilken and Eddys Leonard all came up with big hits to set up or drive in runs: Pratt was 2-for-3, with a walk, and two steals on the night. Wilken's double was a laser: To that point, the Sounds had successfully deployed a bullpen game, with Craig Yoho, Carlos Rodriguez, and Reiss Knehr combining to shut down Norfolk through the middle innings. However, in the top of the 9th inning, Easton McGee surrendered the lead on a two-run home run. The Sounds would not be denied victory. In the 9th, Quero doubled in the tying run: Then after an intentional walk to Luis Lara, Jett Williams lined an opposite field homerun to give the Sounds their first walk-off victory of the season: Nice to see a total team victory with just about everyone chipping in at the plate, on the base paths, and in the field. On a night where former bullpen mate Brian Fitzpatrick made his MLB debut in Milwaukee, the pitchers honored him with a resounding Johnny Wholestaff victory. The Sounds are scheduled to play a doubleheader on Thursday, with more major league talent on display when Coleman Crow and Robert Gasser will take the mound. Biloxi pre-game media notes Pensacola (Marlins) 12, Biloxi 4 Box Score O'Rae, Burke Extend Streaks, Shuckers Drop Game Two of Series to Blue Wahoos It was a rough night at the park for the Biloxi, who fell 12-4 to Pensacola after a late-inning surge by the home team. Despite the lopsided final score, The Shuckers wasted no time getting on the board, plating two runs in the top of the 1st inning. The offense turned free passes and stolen bases from Dylan O’Rae and Jesus Made to put pressure on the Pensacola defense. Damon Keith then fired one back up the middle to give Biloxi a quick 2-0 cushion, courtesy of the Biloxi X account: However, starter Tyson Hardin (4.2IP 6H 7R 6ER 2BB 6K) struggled to contain the Blue Wahoo's offense all night. In the first, Pensacola rallied for two runs on two hits, and an error by Made. In the second Pensacola added a solo home run to take the lead. The Shuckers used some small ball to manufacture a run in the fifth with a single from O’Rae and then three walks to force in a run. Pensacola then put the game away with a three-run rally in the fifth, and a five-run rally in the seventh. Sam Garcia and Anthony Flores each worked scoreless outings in relief, despite working around some traffic on the bases. Biloxi managed to scratch across one final run in the 9th thanks to a double by Matthew Wood, and then sac fly from Made, but it was far too little, too late. RHP Jaron DeBerry (2-2, 3.86 ERA) leads the Shuckers on the mound on Thursday. Wisconsin pre-game media notes Wisconsin was once again rained out on Wednesday, their sixth rainout of the month. They will attempt to play two on Thursday, with Wande Torres (1-0, 5.14 ERA) and Bryce Meccage (1-0, 2.93 ERA) the probable starters. Wednesday’s game notes show JD Thompson to make his professional debut on Saturday. Wilson pre-game media notes Wilson 5, Salem (Red Sox) 1 Box Score Late Rally Propels Warbirds to Victory The Warbirds played one of their better games of the season on Wednesday morning. Not since the opening series of the season had Wilson won a game by more than three runs or held an opponent under two runs scored. The three extra base hits for the Warbirds were their most in a week and snapped a stretch of 17 consecutive singles by the team. Jarrette Bonet (6IP 2H 0R 0ER 1BB 2K) pitched well enough to earn the win, but the Wilson offense laid dormant until late in the game. The Warbirds snuck out to a 1-0 lead on a passed ball in the first. Bonet would make that run hold up until he exited after tossing 74 pitches. It was the second consecutive six-inning outing for the undrafted 20-year-old who now sports a 3.09 ERA in 23.1IP this season. Bonet gave way to Tanner Perry (2IP 1H 1R 1ER 2BB 2K) who escaped a threat in the top of the seventh when the leadoff man walked, stole second, and then advanced to third on a passed ball. Perry was able to wiggle off the hook by retiring the next three men in order to hold the one-run lead. However, the next inning Perry allowed the game-tying home run on the first pitch of the 8th. That’s when the Warbirds offense finally woke up. Frederi Montero responded instantly with a leadoff home run in the bottom of the 8th. Filippo Di Turi followed with a one out triple and scored on a sac fly. After three consecutive walks to load the bases, Jeremy Ebel would put the game out of reach with a two-run single to make it 5-1 Wilson. Ebel, who had a triple earlier in the game, is warming up with a .268/.444/.366 (.810 OPS) over his last 12 games. Handelfry Encarnacion was on base three times (a single and two walks). Jadyn Fielder drew three walks and added one of three Wilson steals. Jose Anderson struck out four times and now 47 strikeouts in 86 at-bats this season. Andrew Healy (0-0, 13.50 ERA), the 2025 9th round draft pick from Duke will take the mound for Wilson on Thursday. Looking ahead to the weekend, Jacob Morrison is listed as Saturday’s probable starting pitcher. That would mark the professional debut for the 3rd round pick out of Coastal Carolina from last year. 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Image courtesy of BrewerFanatic Transactions: · Milwaukee Brewers selected the contract of LHP Brian Fitzpatrick from Nashville Sounds. · Milwaukee Brewers sent RF Luis Matos outright to Nashville Sounds. · SS Cristopher Acosta assigned to ACL Brewers. · RHP Luke Roupe assigned to ACL Brewers. · RHP Bryan Regalado assigned to ACL Brewers from DSL Brewers Blue. · OF Alexander Frias assigned to ACL Brewers from DSL Brewers Gold. · SS Tyler Rodriguez assigned to ACL Brewers from Wilson Warbirds. · RHP Dariel Jaquez assigned to ACL Brewers from DSL Brewers Blue. · RHP Johandry Ramirez assigned to ACL Brewers from DSL Brewers Blue. · SS Jonathan Rangel assigned to ACL Brewers from DSL Brewers Gold. · SS Juan Martinez assigned to ACL Brewers from DSL Brewers Gold. · OF Kenny Fenelon assigned to ACL Brewers from DSL Brewers Gold. · LHP Joan Pena assigned to ACL Brewers from DSL Brewers Gold. · OF Brailyn Antunez assigned to ACL Brewers from DSL Brewers Blue. · RHP Diustin Mayorquin assigned to ACL Brewers from DSL Brewers Blue. Reminder: ACL play begins on Saturday. Game Action: Nashville pre-game media notes Nashville 7, Norfolk (Orioles) 4 Box Score As always, you are encouraged to read the official round-up from the team’s site: Williams Walks-Off Tides with Three-Run Homer in Thriller On a night where two big leaguers began their rehab assignments at Nashville, it was the future stars who shone the brightest. Jackson Chourio and Andrew Vaughn began their rehab assignments in Nashville and made an immediate impact. In the first, Chourio walked, then aggressively took third on Vaughn’s single. Unfortunately, Jeferson Quero could only produce a shallow pop fly that resulted in Chourio being thrown out at the plate for a double play and the Sounds failed to score. In the third, Chourio once again led off with a walk. After a deep fly out from Vaughn, Quero connected with an RBI double into the left field corner. Chourio was running with the pitch and scored easily on the play, courtesy of the Nashville X account: Chourio looked patient at the dish and fast on the base paths in his five innings of play. Over his last 11 games, including his two doubles on Wednesday, Quero is batting .349/.362/.628 (.990 OPS). The Sounds added solo runs in sixth and seventh to take a 3-1 lead. Cooper Pratt, Brock Wilken and Eddys Leonard all came up with big hits to set up or drive in runs: Pratt was 2-for-3, with a walk, and two steals on the night. Wilken's double was a laser: To that point, the Sounds had successfully deployed a bullpen game, with Craig Yoho, Carlos Rodriguez, and Reiss Knehr combining to shut down Norfolk through the middle innings. However, in the top of the 9th inning, Easton McGee surrendered the lead on a two-run home run. The Sounds would not be denied victory. In the 9th, Quero doubled in the tying run: Then after an intentional walk to Luis Lara, Jett Williams lined an opposite field homerun to give the Sounds their first walk-off victory of the season: Nice to see a total team victory with just about everyone chipping in at the plate, on the base paths, and in the field. On a night where former bullpen mate Brian Fitzpatrick made his MLB debut in Milwaukee, the pitchers honored him with a resounding Johnny Wholestaff victory. The Sounds are scheduled to play a doubleheader on Thursday, with more major league talent on display when Coleman Crow and Robert Gasser will take the mound. Biloxi pre-game media notes Pensacola (Marlins) 12, Biloxi 4 Box Score O'Rae, Burke Extend Streaks, Shuckers Drop Game Two of Series to Blue Wahoos It was a rough night at the park for the Biloxi, who fell 12-4 to Pensacola after a late-inning surge by the home team. Despite the lopsided final score, The Shuckers wasted no time getting on the board, plating two runs in the top of the 1st inning. The offense turned free passes and stolen bases from Dylan O’Rae and Jesus Made to put pressure on the Pensacola defense. Damon Keith then fired one back up the middle to give Biloxi a quick 2-0 cushion, courtesy of the Biloxi X account: However, starter Tyson Hardin (4.2IP 6H 7R 6ER 2BB 6K) struggled to contain the Blue Wahoo's offense all night. In the first, Pensacola rallied for two runs on two hits, and an error by Made. In the second Pensacola added a solo home run to take the lead. The Shuckers used some small ball to manufacture a run in the fifth with a single from O’Rae and then three walks to force in a run. Pensacola then put the game away with a three-run rally in the fifth, and a five-run rally in the seventh. Sam Garcia and Anthony Flores each worked scoreless outings in relief, despite working around some traffic on the bases. Biloxi managed to scratch across one final run in the 9th thanks to a double by Matthew Wood, and then sac fly from Made, but it was far too little, too late. RHP Jaron DeBerry (2-2, 3.86 ERA) leads the Shuckers on the mound on Thursday. Wisconsin pre-game media notes Wisconsin was once again rained out on Wednesday, their sixth rainout of the month. They will attempt to play two on Thursday, with Wande Torres (1-0, 5.14 ERA) and Bryce Meccage (1-0, 2.93 ERA) the probable starters. Wednesday’s game notes show JD Thompson to make his professional debut on Saturday. Wilson pre-game media notes Wilson 5, Salem (Red Sox) 1 Box Score Late Rally Propels Warbirds to Victory The Warbirds played one of their better games of the season on Wednesday morning. Not since the opening series of the season had Wilson won a game by more than three runs or held an opponent under two runs scored. The three extra base hits for the Warbirds were their most in a week and snapped a stretch of 17 consecutive singles by the team. Jarrette Bonet (6IP 2H 0R 0ER 1BB 2K) pitched well enough to earn the win, but the Wilson offense laid dormant until late in the game. The Warbirds snuck out to a 1-0 lead on a passed ball in the first. Bonet would make that run hold up until he exited after tossing 74 pitches. It was the second consecutive six-inning outing for the undrafted 20-year-old who now sports a 3.09 ERA in 23.1IP this season. Bonet gave way to Tanner Perry (2IP 1H 1R 1ER 2BB 2K) who escaped a threat in the top of the seventh when the leadoff man walked, stole second, and then advanced to third on a passed ball. Perry was able to wiggle off the hook by retiring the next three men in order to hold the one-run lead. However, the next inning Perry allowed the game-tying home run on the first pitch of the 8th. That’s when the Warbirds offense finally woke up. Frederi Montero responded instantly with a leadoff home run in the bottom of the 8th. Filippo Di Turi followed with a one out triple and scored on a sac fly. After three consecutive walks to load the bases, Jeremy Ebel would put the game out of reach with a two-run single to make it 5-1 Wilson. Ebel, who had a triple earlier in the game, is warming up with a .268/.444/.366 (.810 OPS) over his last 12 games. Handelfry Encarnacion was on base three times (a single and two walks). Jadyn Fielder drew three walks and added one of three Wilson steals. Jose Anderson struck out four times and now 47 strikeouts in 86 at-bats this season. Andrew Healy (0-0, 13.50 ERA), the 2025 9th round draft pick from Duke will take the mound for Wilson on Thursday. Looking ahead to the weekend, Jacob Morrison is listed as Saturday’s probable starting pitcher. That would mark the professional debut for the 3rd round pick out of Coastal Carolina from last year. 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  23. Antunez has been posting all sorts of videos on IG of him smashing the ball in the AZ games this spring. Excited to see what kind of progress he will make in ACL play
  24. Filippo Di Turi has a .200/.321/.288 in 700 ABs in the Carolina League. How much more time will he get?
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